《Witch, I m really not the Deep Sea Ancient God!》 Chapter 1 - 1 - 1 Deep Sea Affinity Chapter 1 ¨C 1 Deep Sea Affinity ¡°You brats, if you don¡¯t want to die, get up, kill him, show some guts.¡± ¡°Do it, kill the Black Bull. Only then can you become a member of our Black Whale Group!¡± ¡°That¡¯s it, let¡¯s have some suspense!¡± Chen Qi opened his eyes, surrounded by the sounds of curses and cheers. ¡°It hurts¡­ Where is this? What¡¯s going on?¡± Scanning the surroundings, it wasn¡¯t his familiar bedroom but a totally strange world, on a giant ship. Dark clouds gathered, the sea wind howled incessantly, and fifty people dressed as pirates surrounded him like beasts observing a coliseum fight. What on earth is going on¡­ Could it be that he was targeted by a kidnapping gang? But why would they sail out to sea? And based on his financial situation, how could he have attracted the attention of an international kidnapping group? It couldn¡¯t be just because of his looks, could it? Updated by NovG¡ð.co Am I going to be sold to some weird Rich Lady Island next? What happened¡­ Chen Qi pressed his head with his hands, trying hard to recall. His memory was very clear. Before coming to this place, he was clearly in his bedroom, about to start a new game. Wait, the game¡­ Chen Qi looked at his dust-covered hand, and a line of illusory blue text slowly appeared. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [A weak slave who has just awakened spiritually and is slightly deformed.] At that moment, a sharp pain surged in his head, and a flood of complex information rushed in! Steampunk world, flesh implants, black giant whale, high sky crack, thirteen witches, thirteen nature forms, New Sun World, foreign languages¡­ Chen Qi had to grit his teeth and endure the knife-like pain. Only after more than ten seconds did he recover from the overwhelming information. ¡°I¡­ I¡­ transmigrated into the game world of ¡®New Sun¡¯?¡± ¡®New Sun¡¯ was a large multiplayer roleplaying exploration game with a steampunk style, employing the latest AI technology. It had unfathomable randomness and an unimaginably vast map, even during its beta test, it was a hit on global streaming platforms. The game¡¯s background was a steampunk apocalypse. The world had not yet entered the age of electricity before cracks with destructive properties emerged all over the world. The land was polluted, kingdoms fell, the moon laughed, and the sun disappeared. In this cold world without the sun, humanity nearly went extinct. At the brink of extinction, the surviving humans studied the creations of these cracks, causing the world¡¯s technology to develop rapidly but chaotically. Eventually, through the efforts of thirteen pioneers, a fabricated sun was raised. Although there still were many dark areas, humanity once again had a vast land to survive on and maintained that for hundreds of years, forming a new human civilization called the ¡°New Sun World.¡± Unlike most games with limited content, New Sun¡¯s vast open world allowed for countless unknown props and content, giving rise to many players trading rare items or information, resulting in a chaotic in-game marketplace. Chen Qi, as a minor grinder, had made some small money selling rare items and guides and was a moderately famous strategy blogger. ¡°Transmigrated¡­ I have no choice but to accept it¡­ as if!¡± Chen Qi clenched his fist tightly, feeling the sea breeze on his cheek. Though hard to believe, when scanning the pirates around him, the bloody smell, the beating heart, forced him to accept the reality before him. ¡°But what is going on now? What will these pirates do to me?¡± Chen Qi pressed his temple with his hand. According to the original host¡¯s memory, he was originally a young man born in Daluo Town of the Moonstone Islands. His parents had died, and he failed the spiritual awakening test in town, thus missing college. Not long ago, during a fishing trip, an unknown creature burrowed into his spine, causing him to suffer a horrific mutation disease. To cure his illness, he decided to go to the big city, hoping to make a name for himself and earn the money to cure his ¡°mutation.¡± However, his youthful ambition had yet to take off when he was tricked by his so-called relatives, sold to a human trafficking gang, and then resold to the Black Whale Pirate Group¡¯s Sawshark. Ultimately, he became a toy for these pirates¡¯ betting on ¡°human fights,¡± where even surviving the next second was uncertain. Orphaned, gravely ill from the start, and kidnapped¡­ What kind of hellish starting point¡­ Chen Qi finished recalling the information in his mind, furrowing his brows even more. New Sun had a lot of randomness, including random starting points and random player origin and talents, starting as an aspiring youth, student, detective, dancer, etc. According to the difficulty of the start, players would receive different spiritual awakening talents. ¡°I¡¯m a slave kidnapped by pirates¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s head throbbed. The pirates who kidnapped him were presumably the Black Whale Pirate Group, the rulers of the High Seas! At the start, I¡¯m on the ship of a late-game boss faction? Even though it was just one of their many ships, it was not an opponent he, currently weak, could challenge. Any low-level pirate here could kill him ten times, a hundred times! Even in boastful and exaggerated game forums, his starting point would definitely be considered hellish. A sense of helplessness instantly surged in his heart. I think I saw a prompt earlier, Chen Qi called upon the panel in his mind, as a transmigrated player and spiritually awakened individual. Semi-illusory text appeared before his eyes. [Name: Qi Nature Form: Lamp (You are a born explorer, your inspiration is far above the average person) Race: Ordinary Human (Mildly infected, if not treated in time, you are very likely to turn into a tentacle monster obsessed with reproduction) Occupation Card: None Equipment: A tattered black burlap outfit with minimal warmth effect. Attributes: Constitution: 7 (Affected by infection) Strength: 8 Inspiration: 35 Agility: 14 Luck: 6 (Average adult human attribute is 10) Overall Evaluation: A weak slave with slight mutation] So there is one, Chen Qi was delighted as he scanned the light screen before him. High inspiration, high agility, average constitution and strength¡­ And infected in the spine; if not treated in time, he¡¯ll turn into a tentacle monster obsessed with reproduction! At this moment, another light screen appeared. [On the high seas, you have awakened the special spiritual talent ¡®Deep Sea Falling Star.¡¯] Spiritual awakening! Just like in the game, at the start, every player experienced spiritual awakening, gaining a talent that granted special perks for their starting point. Chen Qi swallowed hard and quickly checked his spiritual talent ¡°Deep Sea Falling Star.¡± [Deep Sea Falling Star: Nature Form: Lamp Deep Sea Affinity lv1: Although you do not have the bloodline of deep sea creatures, your spirituality still emits a faint aura from ancient beings of the deep sea. Weaker ancient species will see you as their equal, and most deep-sea beasts will no longer regard you as ¡®human¡¯ but as ¡®kin.¡¯ (This ability can be turned on or off at will) Lamp¡¯s Enlightenment: You have a higher chance of gaining more enlightening information.] Two attributes¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s hand trembled slightly. This is too lucky! As someone who was usually unlucky, he had never seen such a mind-blowing spiritual talent. Typically, spiritual talents only had one attribute, offering bonuses like weapon proficiency, increased appetite, increased luck, improved inspiration, or an enchanting demon aura. The first attribute alone, Deep Sea Affinity, was an extremely powerful one! According to his knowledge, such an attribute would only appear with a small probability when a player was completely assimilated by an ancient sea monster, resulting in total body deformation! Not to mention the second attribute, Lamp¡¯s Enlightenment, which was also an outstanding talent. Getting either one alone was enough to be considered super lucky! These two-attribute spiritual talents really exist¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel. He always thought it was a myth. Usually, these levels of spiritual talents could only be found in hidden mainline bosses who could torment players repeatedly. [Your Deep Sea Affinity has influenced the ¡®deep sea creature¡¯ in your spine. It feels your terrifying aura, stops infecting your body, and expresses temporary goodwill towards you.] [Your body has received a 5-point strength and 5-point agility boost due to the mutation infection.] Can it work like this¡­ Chen Qi looked at the prompt and immediately felt his heavy body become much lighter. According to the panel, his spine was infected by a deep-sea creature. This talent could actually suppress the ¡°deep sea creature¡¯s¡± infection, thereby enhancing his body! In the early game, a 5-point increase in strength and a 5-point increase in agility was already a substantial boost! ¡°Good luck¡­¡± Chen Qi immediately stretched his muscles. Bang! A loud noise drew his attention back to the pressing crisis before him. In front of him, a tattooed man resembling a bull swung a powerful punch, hitting a slave in the chest, blood splattering. ¡°No time to think¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath. In New Sun, the higher the talent, the harder the starting point. Clearly, this start didn¡¯t give him time to calm down. Pirates loved gambling, the more thrilling and bloody, the better! They had dragged out ten slaves from a dark cabin, forcing them to fight on the deck. Only the one who defeated everyone else could enjoy the next meal and become one of them on the Sawshark! And he was one of these ten slaves! However, in this ¡®human fight,¡¯ the battle was not a chaotic brawl of ten people. It was a one-vs-nine crushing battle! A slave called ¡°Black Bull,¡± with his terrifying two-meter-tall body, was crushing the other slaves into submission. Even though the other slaves had joined forces beforehand, they still couldn¡¯t shake the slave named Black Bull! Bam! Bam! With a roar, Black Bull grabbed the neck of one slave and slammed him onto the deck. The others were already lying on the ground, lifeless. Only I am left¡­ Chen Qi slowly retreated, glancing at the deck. On the deck, there were various weapons thrown by the pirates, available for use. Chen Qi picked up a nearby scimitar and gripped it tightly. ¡°Heh, heh, heh! Heh, heh, heh!¡± Black Bull laughed maniacally, his chest muscles covered in black tattoos moving. He glanced around and then pointed a bloodied finger: ¡°Kid, you¡¯re the only one left.¡± Chapter 2 - 2 - 2: Ship’s Doctor Chapter 2 ¨C 2: Ship¡¯s Doctor When facing a creature larger than oneself at close range, a person instinctively feels fear. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The crimson killing intent of the Black Bull, rushing towards him, pressed down on him like a massive beast. ¡°Hu, hu¡­¡± Chen Qi clenched the handle of his knife, but his body couldn¡¯t stop trembling. Had he crossed only to face death immediately¡­? The ageless Witch, the Steam Mecha, the Transcendent power¡­ He didn¡¯t want to become an unnamed corpse atop the ocean before he had even experienced this world. No, mostly likely not even a corpse, Chen Qi mocked himself bitterly, then stared intently at the Black Bull. My starting agility isn¡¯t low, and the Black Bull has just been through a battle royal with eight others, draining much of his stamina. Coupled with my recent talent, I gained 5 points of strength and 5 points of agility! In the early stages, these are already quite high values! Updated by NovG¡ð.co Based on Chen Qi¡¯s gaming experience, although they seemed drastically different in weight, he believed he also had a fighting chance. The Black Bull didn¡¯t attack immediately, but instead caught his breath and picked up a long-handled axe: ¡°Kid, stick your butt out, I¡¯m going to chop your ass into¡­¡± Opportunity! Chen Qi bent down, lowered his center of gravity, and unleashed a stabbing move from below! Clang! The Black Bull couldn¡¯t use his axe to block in time and had to bend his arm to forcefully withstand the slash! ¡°Court death!¡± After parrying, the Black Bull roared angrily, found the angle, and launched a fierce kick! Does this Black Bull not feel pain? Chen Qi quickly drew his knife, then stepped back to dodge the attack. ¡°Good that I didn¡¯t get greedy with the slice¡­¡± It was his first time using such a fierce attack on someone, and the counterattack was more ferocious and faster than he expected. Still, the Black Bull was ultimately just a human and, after retaliating, his arms couldn¡¯t help but tremble. In terms of speed and reactions, I have the upper hand! Chen Qi held onto the knife hilt, again looking for an opportunity to attack. ¡°Wow!¡± His attack instantly ignited the passion of the onlooking pirates. Having thought no one could match the Black Bull, they were surprised someone dared to strike him! ¡°Kid, nicely chopped!¡± ¡°Kid, do you know what your odds are? A full thirty times, thirty times!¡± ¡°Kill the Black Bull, kid, and you¡¯ll be a free man, a member of our Black Whale Group! Not only that, I¡¯ll gift you a bottle of rum!¡± ¡°Win, and I¡¯ll gift you a night with a woman!¡± ¡°Goddess above, they get excited just seeing a single strike. Does the Black Bull look scared?¡± The previously one-sided betting now filled again with suspense. Many pirates chasing high odds began cheering for him. ¡°During the final moments, I underestimated you, little one. I won¡¯t give you a second chance!¡± A twitch appeared at the corner of the Black Bull¡¯s eye as he tilted his head back, as if he was no longer a slave but a noble knight with the power of life and death over the common people. He took a fierce two-step lunge forward and chopped his axe towards the opponent¡¯s neck. His movements were stiff and slow¡­ Chen Qi sidestepped, slashing his knife in a sweeping arc, inflicting a major wound on the Black Bull¡¯s deltoid! Critical hit! This chop harshly sliced through his flesh! The Black Bull wasn¡¯t in good shape; after all, he was just a normal human, and after prolonged fighting, he was pushing his physical limits! Also, numerous wounds accumulated on his body made his movements extremely slow. Chen Qi saw the first light of victory: ¡°The advantage is mine!¡± His opponent¡¯s life hung by a thread! How could it be? The Black Bull shook his head, unable to stabilize his frame despite having slain several men just moments ago. The dynamic shifted, stirring up the pirates once again. ¡°Black Bull, killing the last man is so hard! If it¡¯s too hard, use your secret weapon!¡± ¡°Kill him, kill him quick! Black Bull, in the final moment, think of your woman lying in someone else¡¯s arms, you better give it your all!¡± Amidst the shouting crowd, the Black Bull seemed like a pressure cooker ready to explode. Originally a minor gang leader who had stolen the boss¡¯s woman, he had been sold onto this ship, always believing he was far superior to these lowly and weak slaves. ¡°Trash from the backwaters! I can¡¯t die at the hands of a bumpkin like you!! I¡¯m going to cut you into pieces and feed you to the fish!¡±¡± Gasping heavily, the Black Bull considered his next attack. In these final moments, he didn¡¯t want to die because of underestimating this little guy. Though weak in strength and build, his reactions were too fast. Blind chopping was useless and would only expose his weaknesses! Come on¡­ Chen Qi concentrated intensely, ready to execute a dodging counterstrike to end the Black Bull¡¯s life. However, the next second, something unexpected occurred! Instead of attacking, the Black Bull bit down on his teeth, retreated, and suddenly grabbed a disgusting octopus-like thing from the deck. Immediately, the pirates gasped in surprise. ¡°Black Bull, I can¡¯t believe you¡¯d dare to use a Parasitic Sea Beast!¡± ¡°No way, Black Bull, you¡¯re the last one to resort to a Parasitic Sea Beast!¡± ¡°That¡¯s it, the bet¡¯s over! Kid, you¡¯re about to lose your head!¡± Parasitic Sea Beast¡­ Chen Qi sweated coldly as memories of it surfaced in his mind. A Parasitic Sea Beast, as the name suggests, refers to sea beasts that parasitize humans. In the Witch Sea, these creatures are extremely dangerous, feared by all fishermen. A Parasitic Sea Beast would take its host into the deep sea and turn the host into a monster. However, in the eyes of lawless pirates, these parasitic creatures were not just dangerous beasts but also items that could enhance combat strength for a short time. Although these creatures were highly lethal, humans parasitized by sea beasts would temporarily exhibit superhuman speed and strength! Chapter 3 - 3 - 2 Ship’s Doctor_2 Chapter 3 ¨C 2 Ship¡¯s Doctor_2 In the player community, this was also a hot item only seen in the mid-stage. ¡°Kill you, kill you!¡± Black Bull repeated as he pressed the parasitic Sea Beast into the wound on his shoulder. The tentacles of the Sea Beast stretched into his body from the wound, then violently plunged in, and in an instant, deep blue veins surfaced on Black Bull¡¯s exposed skin. ¡°Black Bull was already strong; with the parasitic enhancement, his speed and strength are now beyond what any beginner¡¯s panel can withstand¡­¡± Chen Qi analyzed calmly as he continued to retreat. He was too weak now, powerless! These pirates would actually use such a forbidden item! ¡°Dammit! Which bastard left this Sea Beast lying around as a weapon!¡± ¡°Such a thing should be kept by the boat medic sister!¡± ¡°Alright! A bet¡¯s a bet, ah! Pay up!¡± The pirates also began to curse among themselves; some of them, for the sake of their money, began to speak up for Chen Qi. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t hear their words clearly; Black Bull¡¯s beast-like murderous intent permeated every inch of his body, leaving him in grave danger. He had to focus all his attention on the opponent¡¯s movements! ¡°Die!¡± The next instant, the giant right arm of the parasitic Black Bull, holding an axe single-handedly, charged at him like a massive mountain! Too fast! He could only react instinctively! Bang! At the moment of their encounter, Black Bull¡¯s mouth curled into a confident smile, but the smile quickly faded along with his consciousness. The scimitar violently thrust into Black Bull¡¯s heart! ¡°Huh, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi grasped the handle of the knife, twisted it, and looked towards Black Bull, whose face wore an expression of disbelief as copious amounts of blood gushed from his chest. It hit¡ª With a loud bang, Black Bull fell heavily to the ground. Defeated¡­ defeated in an instant!? The sudden turn of events left many pirates in a moment of silence, unable to believe what had just happened! The parasitic Sea Beast-infested Black Bull had been defeated in an instant!? Chen Qi¡¯s hands trembled, and from the corner of his eye, he watched the right shoulder of Black Bull. The only parasitic Sea Beast slowly separated from Black Bull¡¯s shoulder, pulling away sharply while extracting its flesh and blood. The Sea Beast looked like a rabbit scared by a lion. Without the power of the parasitic Sea Beast, Black Bull¡¯s body had no ability to resist. Why did the Sea Beast run away? Deep Sea Affinity¡­ Chen Qi probably understood; his Deep Sea Affinity could make deep-sea creatures see him as one of their own. The creature attached to Black Bull likely felt fear or some other emotion towards him. As the parasitic Sea Beast fled, Black Bull¡¯s movements at that moment also became incredibly stiff. And others didn¡¯t pay much attention, as Sea Beasts were inherently unpredictable and dangerous creatures. He had won¡­ Chen Qi let out a long breath, his knife-holding hand still shaking uncontrollably, this start hardly giving him any time to develop. Looking at the steaming blood on the scimitar, Chen Qi gave a slight smile. Regardless, he had won, survived, for now. ¡°Well done! You¡¯ve made a good amount of money for me!¡± ¡°Well done, from now on, you¡¯re free!¡± ¡°Haha, Black Bull, you dare to use such dangerous sea beasts, even if the ship¡¯s doctor has modified them, they aren¡¯t for you to use!¡± ¡°Black-eyed Captain, I like this kid! Don¡¯t mistreat him, okay?¡± In a brief silence, the pirates burst into celebration, especially those who had bet on him. Chen Qi felt a great relief, sat down, and the world seemed exceptionally quiet. Before him, Black Bull still had a breath of life, muttering something under his breath. However, in the overwhelming cheers of the pirates, it was impossible to hear clearly. Compared to the last words of a slave before them, they were more concerned about the money in their hands. ¡­ After the gambling ended and the pirates had divided the money, a middle-aged man wearing a black captain¡¯s hat finally walked towards him. Chen Qi leaned on the railing, watching the seabirds fly across the sky, his mind filled with numerous thoughts. He had traversed time and space, and was now on a pirate ship. In the New Day, the Black Whale Group was a terrifying force closely tied to the main storyline, and in the game, it was also a force with a strong ability to court death. In the main storyline of New Day, the entire Black Whale Group would undertake countless dangerous voyages to summon terrifying beings from other worlds. Chen Qi shook his head; although he had awakened his spiritual sense, he didn¡¯t have a real Transcendent occupation yet. In a post-apocalyptic Transcendent world without formidable strength, one couldn¡¯t even talk about exploring the world, let alone ensure one¡¯s own safety. According to the setting of New Day, only by defeating monsters in the dungeons known as ¡®cracks¡¯ could one obtain Spiritual Points to enhance skills and the rare Occupation Cards to become Transcendent. If it had been a free start, he would have already killed several slimes, bought weapons, practiced skills, and prepared to enter the crack. But now, all his actions were restricted by the pirates; he couldn¡¯t develop properly. Moreover, the mortality rate of the pirates was quite high, which is why they recruited new crew members from time to time. One day, he might just be used as cannon fodder¡­ This was not a place to stay for long. He had to find a place to leave this ship and go to a real safe haven suitable for beginners. Only there could he develop steadily and truly utilize his talents. ¡°Kid¡­¡± A tall, thin man came directly in front of him. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was indeed the captain of the Sawshark under the Black Whale Group¡ªBlack-eyed. He had a black smoking pipe in his mouth, around forty years old, with a beard and both eyes seemed to lack whites, just pure black. Chen Qi sized him up. As an NPC in a vast open-world game, he had never seen this minor captain on any forum. The only thing he was certain of was that, with his current strength, this obscure Black-eyed Captain could easily control his fate. According to the agreement, winning the duel meant you could get a job on the ship. And according to pirate rules, all jobs on the ship were to be assigned by the captain. If the other party adhered to the agreement, hopefully, it was a job suitable for ¡°escaping,¡± Chen Qi prayed in his mind. The Black-eyed Captain studied Chen Qi and opened his mouth: ¡°Little guy, I didn¡¯t expect you to be able to defeat Black Bull. That was indeed beyond my expectations. Your final strike was fierce enough, not afraid of death, which is a required lesson for every one of our warriors. But you know, according to the rules of the Witch Sea, any sailor infected with the sea disease is a plague, a menace, and should be immediately buried at sea. If it were one of the naval ships, you would already be bound tightly and thrown into the sea. Fortunately, we the Black Whale Group don¡¯t mind these rules! You should be very thankful. Alright, let me think about what job to assign you.¡± I still have to thank you? Chen Qi thought sarcastically. Black-eyed tapped his temple with his finger, sizing up his ship: ¡°We don¡¯t lack crew to handle salvaging, and you, a young man, probably lack specialized knowledge and haven¡¯t properly exercised your body¡­ Hmm¡­ what positions are vacant?¡± ¡°Captain, the assistant who helped me with the medicinal herbs just died, give him to me.¡± Chen Qi¡¯s ears perked up, and his body trembled slightly. A gentle female voice reached his ears from his left. Chapter 4 - 4 - 3: Crack Chapter 4 ¨C 3: Crack Female? Chen Qi turned his head, blinked, and showed a slight surprise. Someone was actually taking the initiative to ask for him! In front of him was a black-haired female wearing a half crow mask and dressed in a black apothecary¡¯s outfit. The only ship¡¯s doctor on this vessel, and one of the few literate individuals onboard¡ªmost didn¡¯t even know her real name, calling her Little Crow instead. From the half-exposed delicate and fair face, it was clear that she was a young woman¡ªher image stood in stark contrast to this bloodthirsty band of pirates. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze fell upon the ship¡¯s doctor, his pupils contracting! He recognized her! To be exact, he had seen her in popular videos. As a transmigrator from another world into a game, he had finally encountered a character he recognized! She was a game character who had gained massive popularity recently. A mad pirate doctor passionate about studying deep-sea creatures, with a wild fascination for marine life, but with her madness came a second identity. That was of an undercover agent planted within the Black Whale Group. She had been secretly relaying information about the Black Whale Group, sabotaging many of their operations and saving numerous lives. In the middle of the game, to stop the Black Whale Group¡¯s massacre, she injected herself with a fatal mutagenic potion and transformed into a banshee, defeating over a thousand pirates and nearly a hundred players who had joined the city¡¯s defense, all amidst her desperate cries. With her stunning beauty in her final moments and her unique story, she became quite famous among players, inspiring numerous fan creations. In the Witch Sea game, many players joined evil forces, and under the official videos, they spammed ¡°Revive her!¡±¡ªwanting to resurrect the deceased Miss Crow and change her destiny. Of course, with Chen Qi¡¯s current strength, he couldn¡¯t even control his own fate, let alone change someone else¡¯s. Although he could defeat the Black Bull, at the end of the day, he was still just an ordinary person who hadn¡¯t stepped onto the path of the Transcendent, leaving his fate to be controlled by others. But this was also quite good news¡ªif he could work under Little Crow, at the very least his life would be much safer than under other ferocious pirates. The Black-eyed Captain stood up, exhaling a puff of thick smoke: ¡°You want this man? Did your last helper die, Little Crow? That¡¯s the seventh one already.¡± Dead¡­ seven of them¡­ Chen Qi instantly felt as if he had been slapped in the face; working under the ship¡¯s doctor might not be so safe after all. Little Crow bent down, her face scented with medicinal herbs as she leaned in slightly, her red eyes sweeping across his face: ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve repeatedly instructed him, but he still made an error in handling the herbs. I need a new assistant, one who can read and learn quickly,¡± she said. The Black-eyed Captain asked: ¡°Can you read, boy?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi confidently nodded his head; he was literate, just like the ship¡¯s doctor. The Black-eyed Captain pondered for a moment, then patted Chen Qi on the shoulder: ¡°Alright, kid, work well under Little Crow. Here in the Black Whale Group, we never shortchange capable people. With us, you¡¯ll earn ten times more than you ever did with hard work! After we return to port, you¡¯ll get ten Gold Coins. By then, everyone who looked down on you will kneel and lick your boots.¡± Ten Gold Coins! What a concept¡ªthat was enough to buy a decent small house in a big city! This promise was enormous indeed, Captain. Chen Qi could only pretend to be delighted, nodding his head. From now on, he was to be the assistant to a ship¡¯s doctor. Black Crow turned around: ¡°Follow me to the medical room, you have a task today.¡± ¡°Yes, Black¡­ Crow¡­ Big Sister.¡± Chen Qi followed her, and due to the forum, he almost called her Little Black Crow just now. Although in the players¡¯ eyes she was the cute yet scheming Miss Black Crow, now she was his actual superior, the kind he had no choice but to comply with. If she said one, he could absolutely not say two! The medical room was located on the second level of the ship, in a rather large independent cabin. His former ¡®residence¡¯ had been the slave quarters, where over fifty people were crammed together in a space filled with stifling and dirty air. Yet the medical room before his eyes was large enough to be thrice the size of one slave quarter. The air was suffused with a faint mix of herbal and disinfectant odors. Light passed through frosted glass windows and brass chandeliers, casting mottled shadows on the wooden wall panels and brass medical instruments. On a wooden table to the left, there were even seven glass jars containing sea creatures. Chen Qi excitingly swept his gaze across the room before him, his start in the game being the ultimate blank slate, with only a very narrow house in his original owner¡¯s hometown of Maro Town. If only he could have a room like this in another world, how wonderful that would be. Black Crow entered the medical room and, after making sure the door was closed, said softly: ¡°Take off your clothes!¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi blinked, somewhat disbelieving his own ears. Take them off? He had heard stories on the forum about the Witch Sea region of the game, where the people were upright and honest. He never expected it to be so overpowering! He had never been ordered like this before and was momentarily stunned. Without giving Chen Qi time to think, Black Crow commanded again: ¡°Take them off.¡± ¡°Alright¡­¡± Although he was very unwilling, he had no power to resist at the moment and had to survive for the time being. Only when he became strong could he turn the tables! Chen Qi immediately took off his blood-stained and sweaty shirt, revealing his upper body. The body he had after transmigration was not strong; in this world, such ordinary bodies were not uncommon. Except for the blue ¡®tattoo¡¯ on his back, because of the spine infection from the Sea Beast, one could clearly see the blue patterns on his back that resembled both a spider and tentacles. Black Crow bent over, her gaze focused and sharp, staring at the pattern on Chen Qi¡¯s back. ¡°As I thought, you have been infected by a special Sea Beast. This sea beast didn¡¯t consume blood, didn¡¯t damage the subcutaneous tissue, and didn¡¯t have the unique Qi of a sea beast. It¡¯s incredibly mild¡­¡± During Chen Qi¡¯s confrontation with the black ox earlier, Black Crow had noticed his back. As a ship¡¯s medic who specialized in researching deep-sea biology, she had developed a terrifying obsession with deep-sea organisms! Sea Beasts were usually highly aggressive towards humans, and even for her, someone well-traveled and knowledgeable, this was the first time she had encountered such a unique organism! And the Sea Beast appeared so tranquil, as if it had become one with Chen Qi! ¡°Huff, huff¡­ Truly wondrous, it¡¯s a pity this ship lacks machinery to safely examine the depths of your spine.¡± This Sea Beast might very well form the basis of a groundbreaking medical paper! And it seemed quite cute too! The little crow¡¯s body trembled slightly, her face flushed crimson, and even her tone became extremely excited as she unconsciously reached out her hand, slowly touching: ¡°Ah, ah~¡± ¡°Crow¡­ big sister¡­¡± Sister Crow, keep your cool! Chen Qi cautioned, clearly feeling the intense heat of the little crow¡¯s breath on his back. The other party¡¯s obsession and madness for the Sea Beast had somewhat exceeded his expectations! Deep sea fanatics, truly terrifying! If he did not intervene, he feared the next moment her hand would plunge into his body and yank out his spine alive! Though she appeared frail, this person was a bona fide Transcendent! ¡°Cough, cough¡­¡± Hearing the reminder, the little crow coughed twice, straightened her mask, ¡°You change out of your clothes later, then take a good bath. Oh, find somewhere concealed to change, it¡¯s best not to be seen by others. Among that bunch, there are those who fancy someone like you.¡± She immediately resumed the professional demeanor of a ship physician, retrieving a set of clean clothes from a cabinet. Cotton jackets, shirts, trousers, and slip-resistant boots and gloves. ¡°Thank you, Sister Crow.¡± Chen Qi was covered in a strong smell of blood and sweat, and his tattered clothes indeed needed replacing. He accepted the clothes, felt them, and concluded they were decently made. Hmm? There was something hard underneath the clothes! Chen Qi pulled out the hard object, and blue ethereal text appeared before his eyes once more. [Collector: Description: A brass steampunk pistol, manufactured with a special technique, with twice the penetrating power of an ordinary pistol.] A pistol? Why give this to me? Chen Qi¡¯s mouth gaped slightly, startled by the sudden surprise. This device certainly beats a curved sword any day! In the Witch Sea, pistols were not rare, but this one, crafted with special techniques, had an elevated penetrating power that made it effective against monsters. Although this weapon did not possess Transcendent elements, it was famous in player forums, produced by the Hammer Armory Corporation, and definitively a Divine Artifact for pioneering! In a pay-to-win game, it would at least cost 648 Gold Coins to be gifted! ¡°Why, Sister Crow?¡± S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi, breaking out in a cold sweat, turned to look at the little crow. He knew, the value of this pistol could possibly fetch five slaves like himself! Seeing his panicked expression, the little crow revealed a hint of a pleased smile: ¡°You¡¯re my assistant; I definitely don¡¯t want to see another assistant die so easily. Plus, you possess significant medical value. In short, this is for your protection; you¡¯ll need it soon.¡± The little crow picked up her notes and pen, drawing what she had seen on the back and smiling obsessively. ¡°Gonna need it soon¡­ a gun?¡± Chen Qi tilted his head, clueless. The little crow placed a finger on her chin: ¡°Don¡¯t you know? I just remembered, you used to be a slave and are completely unaware of the Sawshark¡¯s destination this time.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t the Sawshark headed for a major city?¡± The Sawshark was filled with slaves, so Chen Qi subconsciously thought their target would be a city. As a male slave like himself, he could very well be sold to some perverted wealthy female merchant to experience a life of suppressed luxury and fame! The little crow picked up a list of Potions from the table: ¡°No, the Sawshark¡¯s next destination is not a city, but a crack, a dangerous crack located above the deep sea.¡± She calmly stated a terrifying fact. ¡°A crack!¡± That single word made Chen Qi¡¯s heart pound violently. In the context of New Day, cracks were passages to other worlds. Within these cracks, one could find Transcendent power and technology, as well as Transcendent resources. The core reason the world of New Day survived in a sunless environment was due to the power of these cracks. The Transcendent items, powers, and technologies found within were coveted treasures sought after by countless individuals. Of course, the rarer the Transcendent item, the greater the danger. Risk and opportunity coexisted! For most ordinary people, the cracks were places where fates could be changed. And for players, the fastest way to become stronger in the early stages was to venture into a crack and acquire Transcendent resources! Given the uniqueness of his talent, it seemed his crisis was not about to end so soon¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head, caressing the wonderful Collector in his hand. His intuition told him that the crack the Sawshark was headed for was no mere novice crack. The danger of the crack would bring fear and chaos, and within that fear and chaos lay the perfect opportunity for his escape. A chance to flee from the Black Whale Group! Chen Qi¡¯s heartbeat quickened even more as he glanced out of the ship¡¯s medical room window. The black waves churned, and more fog began to swallow up the Sawshark. Bringing so many slaves to a crack at sea¡­ The survival rate in the impending crack was not likely to be high. A glint of light flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Transcendence, and the freedom that was rightfully his, might be right before him. Chapter 5 - 5 - 4 Rewards Chapter 5 ¨C 4 Rewards Chen Qi was thinking about the next plan. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The little crow shook her head; she saw a novice¡¯s unique excitement in the other person¡¯s eyes. In this vast sea, too many young people harbored their family¡¯s hopes, stepping from the small islands into the coastal cities, aiming to carve out a career. And the cracks, especially the unknown ones, contained a fortune in valuable things. This casual sum of money could exceed what an ordinary person could make in a year. Among them, there were those especially willing to take risks, tired of the day-to-day work, wanting to step into a crack, earn a fortune, and become a respected Transcendent. The city newspapers loved to publish these rare success stories every day, making many newcomers subconsciously overlook the high mortality rate of the unknown cracks. The little crow asked, ¡°Have you been to an unknown crack?¡± I¡¯ve been to quite a few and am even a well-known guide on the list. Chen Qi thought to himself, but the original owner of his body indeed hadn¡¯t stepped into any unknown crack missions. He hadn¡¯t even visited the safe mine crack in his hometown Maro Town. ¡°No.¡± Chen Qi replied. Just as I thought! The little crow smiled slightly, sincerely advising, ¡°Don¡¯t believe the newspapers. Aside from a few incidents, the rest is made up. Striving to get rich overnight is a very difficult task. Unknown cracks are often extremely dangerous, especially for a newcomer like you. Remember, this gun is for your protection, and not a tool for seeking wealth. The crack we are heading to next will be even more dangerous than you imagine.¡± Although most pirates were desperate treasure seekers, she did not want a newcomer, a valuable ¡°patient,¡± to die so soon. ¡°Sister Crow, what kind of dangers are there in the crack we¡¯re going to?¡± Chen Qi feigned fear as he asked. If he wanted to plan an escape, he needed more information. The little crow walked over to the Sea Beast tank and gently caressed a squid-like Sea Beast: ¡°A large Sea Beast den. In there reside creatures capable of completely swallowing a merchant ship. The moment you see them, their twisting and crawling, damp bodies will slowly permeate into your body, swallowing you from top to bottom, little by little, like a cherry¡­ Moreover, this is just the known information.¡± Speaking, the little crow¡¯s mouth curved up, paired with the pitch-black crow mask, revealing a creepy smile. Large Sea Beast¡­ This is just too¡­ Awesome! Chen Qi was delighted, he now possessed Deep Sea Affinity, and most deep-sea creatures posed no danger to him. They were all his beloved kith and kin! It could be said that this crack, feared by the pirates, was tailor-made for him. But considering the little crow¡¯s sinister smile, he absolutely could not reveal this joy at the moment. Absolutely not¡­ Since she was his immediate superior, he still needed to give her face, playing along with her villainous grin. Chen Qi cooperatively sucked in a breath of cold air, indicating it was indeed terrifying. Seeing his expression, the little crow reassured happily, ¡°But don¡¯t worry, in the crack, your job is to assist me, namely to heal injured crew members. Dealing with Sea Beasts is not your responsibility. As long as you do your work well, even if we run into danger, I will protect you. Of course, that¡¯s provided you prove you¡¯re worth protecting.¡± The little crow patted his shoulder. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi nodded, he roughly understood. Before returning, as long as he didn¡¯t do something too outrageous, he could gain protection from this ship¡¯s doctor Miss. After speaking, the little crow¡¯s tone became serious: ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough small talk. Next, I will introduce your job. As per the ship¡¯s rules, your dinner depends on your performance at work. If your work causes any losses, not only will you miss your meal, but you will also be whipped.¡± The little crow detailed the tasks of a ship doctor¡¯s assistant. The job of a ship doctor¡¯s assistant was not complex, mainly room cleaning and handling medicinal materials. Cleaning rooms was not difficult, as the little crow herself was a person who emphasized cleanliness and tidiness. The real challenge was handling the medicinal materials. Apart from regular herbs, there was a very special type of medicinal material: Sea Beast. The small sea beasts in the ship doctor¡¯s room each carried a large amount of rare medicinal materials. For example, the pearls under the special jellyfish umbrella, the special venom inside the octopus¡­ These Sea Beasts were considered Transcendent animals, and their body parts could be used to create Transcendent potions. However, considering their renewability and the little crow¡¯s special preferences, one absolutely could not harm these Sea Beasts while collecting these materials. Although these Sea Beasts were soaked in a special fluid, they were still extremely dangerous. When extracting these materials, if not handled properly, it could easily result in fatal injuries. This was like trying to pull a tooth from a vigorous living tiger¡¯s mouth. According to the little crow, the previous assistant died because he mishandled the operation, forgot to wear gloves while drunk, and got infected by the Sea Beast venom. ¡°Here, take this.¡± The little crow took out two books. Chen Qi received the ¡°Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide¡± and a book on ¡°Normal Human First Aid.¡± Before reaching the crack, apart from the mission, he also needed to find time to practice shooting and gather some information on the ship. This task was just fine¡­ The little crow instructed, ¡°Extracting medicinal materials is the main task, but it¡¯s a bit difficult for a newcomer; you can practice with the safe Sea Beast tanks on the table.¡± Chapter 6 - 6 - 4 Rewards_2 Chapter 6 ¨C 4 Rewards_2 ¡°If you do a good job these next few days, I¡¯ll give you a special reward.¡± Reward! Chen Qi was instantly energized. Under other pirates, there wouldn¡¯t usually be any extra rewards. With that said, the little crow used a key to open a door inside the ship¡¯s medical room. Behind the door were glass jars containing sea beasts. At a glance, there were at least forty such glass jars! ¡°If you can extract from more than three by tonight, I¡¯ll add meat to your dinner. If you can extract medicinal materials from five jars, I¡¯ll give you a life-saving potion. If your learning and practical skills are strong and you can do more than ten, I¡¯ll give you a super awesome potion. The value of this potion, even if you worked hard for a year, you might not be able to afford it.¡± ¡°What if it¡¯s more than fifteen?¡± ¡°Twenty is the level I personally achieve,¡± the little crow hummed with a sneer. More than fifteen, what a joke! Extracting medicinal materials from the body of a sea beast sounds simple, but it¡¯s a real test of patience and technique, and even for the little crow, who had many years of medical experience and gave it his all, he could probably only manage to extract from twenty by tonight. ¡°Don¡¯t set your goals too high at the start, aim for practicality, keep patient.¡± The little crow picked up a medicine box, ¡°Alright, I¡¯m going to check the hygiene on the ship and distribute medications. Remember, when dealing with sea beasts, don¡¯t lose your patience, patience is the key. You must remember, each and every one of these sea beasts is extremely precious, very precious, worth you working an extra ten years.¡± After giving his instructions, the little crow left the medical room, leaving Chen Qi alone. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Once the other person left, Chen Qi sat in the chair, flipping through the ¡°Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide.¡± The book detailed numerous cases of severe injuries from failed attempts. It¡¯s not easy in this other world either, with people dying in the attempt to extract medicinal materials, mortgage debts looming, and the need to learn¡­ Five minutes passed in the blink of an eye. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Alright, it took me five minutes, and now I fully understand it.¡± Chen Qi closed the book; his mind had completely grasped how to extract the medicinal materials from sea beasts. Now his newbie panel was too weak; he had to grow it for a while. The little crow was a doctor and had many powerful potions; if he could get those potion rewards, it would be of great help for his future actions. Better to behave obediently before planning his escape. Chen Qi walked into the storage room filled with sea beast jars, put on gloves, and began to work! Theoretically, with his Deep Sea Affinity, sea beasts wouldn¡¯t attack him, and the task of extracting medicinal materials should be easy for him. However, the specific effects of Deep Sea Affinity still required further verification. First, Chen Qi fancied a black octopus the size of a human head. He slowly extended his hand into the jar, dipped it into the water, and reached into the mouth beneath the octopus¡¯ head. Then he raised his middle finger and index finger, carefully plucking off the granular special medicinal materials from the octopus¡¯ body. Each step was important, as stated in the book. Slowly, with patience¡­ Suddenly, the octopus¡¯ tentacles and suction cups forcefully tightened, entangling his wrist. Damn it, a mistake! His mind understood, but his hand didn¡¯t! At that moment, the tentacles of the deep-sea monster exerted a violent force, emitting an indescribable strange sound, like a low cry or a mournful tune. What was it trying to convey? Fear, hostility, assimilation, or introducing me to their god? Chen Qi broke into a cold sweat. Although he had the Deep Sea Affinity talent, he didn¡¯t understand the language of deep-sea creatures. He could only rely on a kind of intuition, the intuition of his body, to feel this ancient biological information. Feel, slowly feel¡­ As long as you take it slowly, you can understand the terrible language of this sea beast! Chen Qi relaxed his body and focused his attention on his hand. Finally, in an instant! Chen Qi felt the meaning of the ancient creature¡¯s language: ¡°Ah, that feels good, do it again, again~¡± Fuck! In that moment of realization, Chen Qi¡¯s heart turned cold, and he couldn¡¯t help but curse inwardly before suddenly grabbing the medicinal material and yanking his hand out of the jar. With a look of terror and his pupils contracted, he stared at the ominous octopus sea beast in the jar. What had he just felt! Is this the kind of message a deep-sea monster should communicate to a human! Where¡¯s its monster dignity? Did his just now erringly touch the sea beast¡¯s comfortable spot? Wait, what part of the sea beast did he touch just now? Chen Qi shook his head, not wanting to think too hard; he wasn¡¯t some deep-sea creature enthusiast. Regardless, he had extracted the medicinal material, and his understanding of the Deep Sea Affinity talent had increased. This also proved, his Deep Sea Affinity talent was indeed strong! Bang! Just then, the door of the medical room was suddenly pushed open, and the little crow¡¯s head slowly peeked in, looking at the still shaken Chen Qi. She had just passed by and heard the sound of the sea beast and Chen Qi moving backward. The voice of some sea beasts possessed a strange magic that could induce a feeling of fear in people. Chen Qi¡¯s reaction clearly indicated that he had been scared. Perhaps sea beasts were still too terrifying for ordinary people, the little crow thought, shaking her head slightly. At this rate, it was questionable whether he could even do three by tonight, not to mention more than five. He might even develop a phobia of deep-sea creatures! How was she supposed to train him to be her assistant in the future! Raising a good assistant is no easy task, thought the little crow with a sigh, trying to reassure: ¡°Keep calm, take it slowly, there¡¯s plenty of time before evening.¡± Chapter 7 - 7 - 4 Rewards_3 Chapter 7 ¨C 4 Rewards_3 ¡°Don¡¯t fear a single failure.¡± ¡°This fear can hardly be avoided,¡± Chen Qi thought to himself. After saying that, the little raven withdrew her head and left again. Her work today was plentiful, as they neared the target crack, more and more people began to show signs of discomfort. ¡°Tsk¡­¡± Next time, be more careful, Chen Qi patted his face and looked at these oddly shaped small sea beasts, rolling up his sleeves again. He could now be sure that, with his Deep Sea Affinity, it was extremely simple for him to extract these medicinal materials. To him, these sea beasts were not monsters but like human children holding lollipops! And all he needed to do was quickly snatch the lollipops from them! It would take at most an hour to collect everything. He just needed to casually take some medicinal materials from the sea beasts every once in a while. This also meant he had lots of free time today. Chen Qi turned his head, looked through the small window to the outside, and at the collector¡¯s pistol at his waist. The fog was getting thicker; they were not far from the crack. He wasn¡¯t proficient in the use of firearms, nor did he have knowledge of close combat weapons. He needed to take some time to enhance his combat skills. At the same time, to escape, it would be best to observe the condition of the entire ship. That¡¯s decided then¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes showed determination. Time to get to work! ¡­ ¡­ A busy day passed in a flash, and as night fell, the Sawshark sailed smoothly through the darkness. ¡°Done!¡± Chen Qi collapsed into the chair with ease; today, he had completed his work and had observed the entire Sawshark. Also, he had taken some time to practice shooting with the pirates outside. ¡°I¡¯m back, how did the work go?¡± The off-work little raven opened the door, carrying two dry loaves of bread in her right hand, a medicine chest on her shoulder, and a leather whip in her left hand. The whip! Chen Qi, who was resting in the chair, saw this object and instantly tensed up. He became fully alert! On the pirate ship, where an atmosphere of violence was heavy, newcomers were usually targeted. Pirates would look for any excuse to beat them up. Especially someone like Chen Qi, who had no background and was a slave turned crew member. Today, while observing the Sawshark, Chen Qi heard talk from some of the crew about Doctor Raven. This cute yet scheming Ms. Raven, from the previous world¡¯s website, was considered a terrifying quack doctor by these bloodthirsty pirates. She laughed creepily during treatments, didn¡¯t administer anesthesia during surgery, and resorted to violence against patients who didn¡¯t follow medical orders¡­ Through violence, Little Raven was an existence many crew members feared. If one considers her undercover status, this violence could likely be her form of retribution against ¡®pirates.¡¯ However, according to Chen Qi¡¯s speculation, there was another reason. She might have a sadistic streak! Especially when she held a whip in her hand! This further confirmed his suspicion! This was definitely bad news for him. ¡°Sister Raven, let me help you with that.¡± Chen Qi immediately stepped forward, smoothly taking the medicine chest, the bread, and the whip from her, and then slowly placed them on the cabinet. ¡°How did the work go?¡± Little Raven twirled her hand and asked. According to the management lessons the Black-eyed Captain gave her today, after giving sweetness, one must follow with bitterness. She thought it best to establish her authority over the new crew member tonight! After all, she wasn¡¯t very tall, and her voice wasn¡¯t harsh, so she couldn¡¯t intimidate people with just a look, like the Black-eyed Captain could. Chen Qi quickly replied: ¡°The cleaning is done, and for the medicinal materials, according to the guide, I collected a total of nineteen jars.¡± ¡°How many?¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little Raven¡¯s eager hand suddenly softened. ¡°Nineteen.¡± Chen Qi answered seriously again. The previous owner had experience dealing with sea beasts, so this number was not exaggerated. It wasn¡¯t fifty jars because he was lazy and wanted to be realistic. It wasn¡¯t twenty jars, as he wanted to give some face to his immediate superior, this little raven. Chapter 8 - 8 - 5 Yellow Needle Chapter 8 ¨C 5 Yellow Needle ¡°Ah!?¡± Little Raven¡¯s hands were somewhat chaotic, and a trace of confusion and anxiety flashed in her eyes! To handle the workload of nineteen, one would need to resort to some rough methods, otherwise it would be difficult to accomplish. You¡¯re not a brute, are you? Surely no sea beast jars have been damaged yet? She immediately checked all the sea beast jars, fearing that the precious medicinal materials might be compromised. Just as Chen Qi had said, nineteen jars of medicinal materials had already been extracted, and beautifully so. Moreover, the sea beasts she usually raised appeared listless, but today they were unexpectedly full of vitality! This also meant that there were few mistakes in the manipulation. Beautifully done¡­ Little Raven sighed in relief, her face slightly flushed, a bit happy. But on second thought, with no reason to whip him, Little Raven sighed heavily again: ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Chen Qi was instantly startled, as if he had been struck by a whip. ¡°Why are you sighing? I spent half an hour, laboriously completing this challenging job!¡± Chen Qi felt that, although he had finished the job beautifully, she truly wanted to whip him from the heart! Little Raven adjusted her mask. She didn¡¯t really want to whip him, nor was she a sadist. As a firm fan of the deep sea, she just wanted an excuse to have Chen Qi take his shirt off again, to have another look at the sea beast pattern on his back. Then give a symbolic couple of whacks on his buttocks. But this was nineteen! Quite a large workload! ¡°Should I whip him nineteen times too? No no no, that¡¯s just crazy, hellish thoughts¡­¡± Little Raven dismissed the idea. She must have devoted a lot of thought to this, meticulously read every letter of the ¡°Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide,¡± racked her brain, and accomplished it. She also got frightened by the sea beasts¡¯ terrifying cries midway, but despite this, he still overcame his fear and completed the job beautifully! And he did it on an empty stomach, no less! Such hard work, she couldn¡¯t really pick on him as the Black-eyed Captain had said. Tired from a day¡¯s work, Little Raven also collapsed in the chair, smiling: ¡°Nineteen? How did you do it?¡± Simply through hard work, it¡¯s very difficult to achieve. Chen Qi recalled the original host¡¯s memories, rubbing his hands: ¡°I was born in Daluo Town of the Moonstone Islands, helped fishermen deal with some sea beasts, and I also attended university; I guess my comprehension is decent.¡± In this post-apocalyptic world, after centuries of a peaceful era, every country had established academies specifically for training Transcendents. The country where his story started was known as Shell Country, a nation focused on wealth with developed industries, where the education sector was on the rise. In Shell Country, there were many top academies for training Transcendents. However, unlike Earth¡¯s academies, the entry requirements here were far stricter, and the majority of students were either nobles or descendants of powerful Transcendents. Commoners aspiring to enter the academies needed sufficiently high levels of inspiration and had to pass various difficult professional exams to qualify; the acceptance rate was extremely low. ¡°Oh? You also took the university entrance exams?¡± Little Raven hadn¡¯t expected this little slave to have, like her, once been an exam candidate for university. Even among the commoners, families willing to take the exams usually had some assets; becoming a slave on a pirate ship was highly unlikely. Chen Qi responded: ¡°Yes, I have some gift for inspiration, tried for the Royal University twice, but failed both times.¡± ¡°I applied to a medical college that was jointly established with the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom.¡± ¡°Oh, did you get in?¡± Chen Qi asked, as the player-made game data had mentioned Little Raven¡¯s proficiency in medicine but had not discussed her educational background. The atmosphere, once warm, suddenly grew a bit tense. ¡°¡­¡± In Chen Qi¡¯s mind, the image of a whip suddenly appeared; perhaps he shouldn¡¯t have asked that question. ¡°If I had passed, why would I be on a pirate ship, being a crazy female pirate all day, chatting cheerfully with a captured slave¡­¡± Little Raven was somewhat speechless, resting her face in her hand: ¡°What do you think? The spots in these joint medical colleges are few, and we can only pick what¡¯s left after the nobles and tycoons finish.¡± ¡°Of course, my own abilities weren¡¯t up to snuff then. I just got complacent when I became a First Order ¡®Doctor Apprentice¡¯ and missed this precious opportunity.¡± ¡°After I got the Doctor Apprentice license, I went out to make my own way due to various reasons.¡±¡® As she spoke, Little Raven felt somewhat sad. ¡°Doctor Apprentice license!?¡± And according to the laws of the kingdom, only those with an entry-level Doctor¡¯s license could become a legitimate ¡®Doctor.¡¯ The Apprentice license did not qualify one to practice medicine. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi was slightly surprised; in his mind, Little Raven¡¯s medical skills were impressive, and she ventured out right after getting her Apprentice license. This was unlicensed practice! She was definitely a quack! But on a pirate ship full of all sorts, this was somewhat normal. Feeling underestimated, Little Raven clenched her fist, boasting: ¡°Don¡¯t look down on me just because I have only an Apprentice license; it¡¯s just that my status didn¡¯t suit taking the license.¡± ¡°In research on deep-sea diseases, I might be even better than the legendary Healer, the Flower Witch!¡± ¡°Oh, is that so.¡± Gurgle~ Suddenly, a soft grumble came from Chen Qi¡¯s stomach. He was hungry. According to the ship rules, newly joined crew members were not entitled to eat in the dining hall; they could only have hot meals there after successfully completing a job with the pirate ship. Seeing the bread on the cupboard, the tired Little Raven immediately sat up. Chapter 9 - 9 - 5 Yellow Needle_2 Chapter 9 ¨C 5 Yellow Needle_2 She was here to establish her authority and reward Chen Qi, but somehow, they ended up chatting. And chatting quite excitedly! This way, all her authority would be gone, and in a few days, they would call her Little Crow in secret¡­ Little Crow handed him two pieces of bread: ¡°Eat some bread first, with dried fruit.¡± Chen Qi took the bread and took a bite. The slightly sweet taste of the dried fruit burst on his taste buds. Refreshing! Compared to modern bread, it was so hard it almost felt like a stone, but for Chen Qi, who had been starving all day, it was the ultimate delicacy. Little Crow picked up her medical kit: ¡°Almost forgot, your reward.¡± According to their agreement, if he could complete more than ten tasks, he would get a special potion. ¡°Extraordinary Potion¡­¡± Chen Qi swallowed his saliva. Being a master gamer, he knew the importance of potions. If he wanted to fight monsters early on, Healing Potions or Strength Potions were essential tools! Little Crow opened a hidden compartment in her medical kit, where several precious Extraordinary Potions were stored! Chen Qi took another bite of bread, his eyes filled with anticipation. Little Crow mumbled to herself as she rummaged through the compartment: ¡°This one¡­ no, too strong, your body can¡¯t handle it. This one is for dogs, also no¡­ this one is meant for women, no good either¡­¡± Finally, she grasped a yellow syringe. The golden liquid inside the syringe emitted a glow like gold! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. That was very likely the best early-game Extraordinary Potion¡ªthe Yellow Needle! ¡°This one is too expensive, also no¡­¡± She bit her lip and hesitated for a moment. Although they had not been together long, she had a good impression of Chen Qi. His performance was not like that of a slave; he worked diligently and had decent learning abilities. Moreover, he was around her age, possessing limitless potential. ¡°This is a modified version¡­¡± Little Crow felt slightly conflicted. Giving a newcomer this potion seemed overly generous. Additionally, there was an unknown Sea Beast in his spine; who knew how long he could live. Little Crow turned her head and glanced at Chen Qi again, her eyes filled with sympathy. With this frail physique, he could not even make it back without some supplemental potions. Besides, if she did not give it to him, greedy Black-eyed Captain would take it sooner or later. ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll just take a loss!¡± After all, as his superior, as long as he remained alive, she could extract greater value from him in the future. Little Crow handed the special yellow potion to Chen Qi. ¡°Here is your reward, take it! Remember, this is from Raven, the doctor of the Black Whale Group¡¯s Sawshark, my modified masterpiece!¡± ¡°Thank you, Sister Raven! I will remember it forever!¡± With bread in his mouth, Chen Qi took the precious yellow syringe with both hands. Phantom text appeared before his eyes once again. [Yellow Needle ¨C Modified: Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nature Form: Cup Description: A special potion from the fissure zone of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, which significantly enhances a person¡¯s energy and endurance for twenty hours, and slightly boosts a person¡¯s self-healing ability, capability value, and poison resistance, while permanently enhancing constitution and randomly changing attributes. This potion is remixed with special deep-sea ingredients and possesses stronger effects than the original potion. Note: Most permanently enhancing attribute potions do not have repeat effects.] Yellow Needle! What a great item! If he were not eating bread, Chen Qi would have exclaimed. It not only could enhance combat abilities but also permanently increase attributes. In early-game potions for ordinary players, those that permanently increased attributes were rare, and the Yellow Needle was one of the best. Although it said it randomly changed attributes, data showed that the Yellow Needle¡¯s random attributes tended to be positive overall. This rare import cost a lot of money. If a handgun collector could buy five slaves like him, then the Yellow Needle could buy ten! Ten whole slaves! Wait, why was he becoming a unit of measurement¡­ Chen Qi mentally joked. Little Crow made a gesture as if preparing to inject, and she gave a cold smile, a pirate¡¯s trademark: ¡°Do you know what this is?¡± ¡°I know, I heard about this potion in big cities, quite expensive. Thank you, Sister Raven.¡± Chen Qi said earnestly. You know? Little Crow¡¯s mouth curled, her smile became more sinister: ¡°Hehehe~ This is my modified product, recombined with Sea Beast serum, refined through numerous experiments to produce a superior potion. If I were at a medical college, I could patent this potion!¡± Little Crow closed the medical kit, restraining her smile to maintain her superior¡¯s authority: ¡°Good things come at a cost. If you complete the extraction of nineteen cans of Sea Beast ingredients daily, only then will you earn the cost of this potion. Right, my modified version takes time to take effect. Since we¡¯ll reach the fissure tomorrow morning, use it then. In the fissure, you¡¯ll need the strength provided by the potion.¡± ¡°Arriving at the fissure tomorrow morning!¡± Chen Qi looked at the golden potion in his hand, analyzing the current situation in his mind. Today, he spent some time understanding the status of the Sawshark and the fissure. The Sawshark ranked low among the Black Whale Group¡¯s ships, with about sixty crew members. Because of manpower issues, everyone had to go on the fissure exploration, including the ship¡¯s slaves, mostly used for the fissure. To prepare for emergencies, they also had five steam-powered mini-boats with propellers. Chapter 10 - 10 - 5 Yellow Needle_3 Chapter 10 ¨C 5 Yellow Needle_3 The steamboats were at the stern, so getting them wouldn¡¯t be hard. Everyone would participate in the crack instance, and there were also escape ships. The escape plan wasn¡¯t just a dream, but a realistic and feasible plan. However, this plan required a timing, a moment when everyone was in chaos. Seeing Chen Qi deep in thought, Little Raven thought he was scared. Not everyone was like pirates, lured by treasure and losing their reverence for life. Little Raven comforted him: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, although the crack is dangerous, the Black Whale Group rewards crew members who participate in the major operations. This journey to the crack is one such major operation. The Black Whale Pirate Group has profound resources. If you have half a year of experience, you have a chance to get an Occupation Card and become a Transcendent.¡± ¡°After the journey to the crack, if you can keep working with the Sawshark for a few more jobs to accumulate six months of experience, by then, I can help you apply for a Cup Phase ¡®Doctor Apprentice¡¯ Occupation Card. If you¡¯re lucky enough, becoming a Second-tier professional isn¡¯t a fantasy.¡± ¡°Cup Phase ¡®Doctor Apprentice¡¯ Occupation Card¡­¡± Chen Qi propped his chin in thought. Occupation Cards came from the cracks, just like potions, and were essential items for becoming Transcendent. Each Occupation Card had an attribute of Nature Form. In the setting of the New Sun World, there were thirteen Nature Forms, representing different forces and symbols, like gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, important attributes of extraordinary power. For example, the Cup Phase of the ¡®Doctor Apprentice¡¯ Occupation Card represented evolution, flesh, life, eternity, and other symbols. As a veteran player, Chen Qi remembered the abilities of nearly a hundred Transcendent professions. The ¡®Doctor Apprentice,¡¯ a First Order Occupation Card, could grant basic Disease Resistance and basic self-healing physique as two passive abilities, increase learning comprehension of medical knowledge, and included a basic Spiritual Healing Technique. Little Raven, imitating the tone of the Black-eyed Captain, continued: ¡°Whether in the Black Whale Group or elsewhere, doctors are scarce and respected positions. This crack is very important. If we can find the Hunter¡¯s treasure in this mission, it will be a great achievement! If we find the treasure, I¡¯d even say, as long as you can come out of this crack alive, even if you don¡¯t take on dangerous voyages afterward, you endure for six months, and you¡¯ll get the precious ¡®Doctor Apprentice¡¯ Occupation Card!¡± Six months¡­Chen Qi furrowed his brow and asked a question: ¡°Sister Raven, can I really survive six months?¡± Little Raven¡¯s mouth instantly felt as if it was stuffed and she fell silent. Indeed, as a new pirate, how easy was it to survive six months in the pirate group? Not to mention the increasingly dangerous voyages of the Black Whale Pirate Group, with the Kingdom¡¯s Navy cracking down more severely due to its title of the Pirate Emperor. Chen Qi already had his answer in mind. Sorry, but he had no interest in the healer profession right now! What a trash profession! If it were a peaceful era and he didn¡¯t have the Deep Sea Affinity talent, he might really consider becoming a ship doctor. But according to the game background, the world-destroying powers were returning, and the Black Whale Group had gone completely mad in the pursuit of ancient powers¡­ Little Raven herself turned into a monster and died for trying to stop the Black Whale Group¡¯s massacre. If he really followed Little Raven to become a ship doctor, worked hard at medicine, and continued on this path¡­ Maybe not long after, he¡¯d reach the ending of this world, and after working hard in the Black Whale Group, end up dying at their hands just like Little Raven. Studying medicine couldn¡¯t save the world, nor save himself. Not to mention, this Transcendent profession would take a full six months to acquire. Staying in the Black Whale Group was not a wise choice. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The atmosphere between the two became a bit subtle. Approaching the crack, neither of them was sure to survive. Night had already deepened, and Little Raven shook her head: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you are already a member of the Black Whale Group. There won¡¯t be any problems tomorrow. Sleep early, I still have some work to do. There aren¡¯t any spare crew cabins, sleep where you are; there¡¯s a blanket by the bookshelf.¡± ¡°Okay¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyelids drooped. After fighting the Black Bull and suffering long-term malnutrition, his whole body was extremely tired. What a brand new world, maybe not so bad¡­ Chen Qi lay down, covered himself with the blanket, and fatigue allowed him to momentarily forget the chaotic information in his mind. He last saw Little Raven sit at the desk before he slowly closed his eyes. His breathing gradually became steady, and he seemed to hear the sounds of pirate clamor and waves in his ears. Although there was still plenty of work left, Little Raven didn¡¯t put pen to paper for a long time. Chen Qi¡¯s last question had pierced her thoughts like a sword, making her uneasy. She self-deprecatingly reminded herself that she was just an insignificant ship doctor on a pirate ship, a failure who couldn¡¯t get into medical school. Not to mention him, could she herself really survive for half a year? Little Raven listened to the sound of waves and slumped onto the desk. In the vast ocean waves, how many could truly control their destiny? Troubled, she slowly closed her tired eyes and fell asleep. In the gentle sound of the ocean waves, the two slept soundly, very soundly¡­ Until a new day arrived, and the sunlight once again shone on the deck of the Sawshark. The sound of waves crashing against the ship slowly woke Chen Qi, and he heard the voices of pirates nearby. The footsteps on the deck grew more frequent, and the pirates¡¯ voices became more excited. The crack had arrived¡­ Chapter 11 - 11 - 6: The Treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter! Chapter 11 ¨C 6: The Treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter! ¡°The crack is right before our eyes, the time to go ashore has come!¡± ¡°My warriors! Grab your drinks and gather on deck!¡± On the deck, the Black-eyed Captain yelled with all his might, his huge voice piercing through the entire Sawshark. Was the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s voice always this loud¡­ Chen Qi got up, glancing over the ship¡¯s infirmary in front of him. Little Crow had gotten up early and was already prepared to enter the crack. Even though she hadn¡¯t slept much, she was showing an excitement she had never exhibited before. She quickly packed up and said: ¡°We¡¯re ready to set off, take two cans of painkillers, ten bottles of Healing Potion, five doses of tranquilizer, a bottle of Sea Beast oil, and bandages. In this crack, your job is to timely distribute the medicines to the wounded.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi answered excitedly. The time to go ashore was always the most exhilarating moment for pirates. And it was also a perfect opportunity for great endeavors! Without hesitation, Chen Qi packed the necessary items into his backpack and strapped the Gatherer¡¯s Rifle to his waist. Additionally, there was a yellow syringe. This powerful Potion can grant self-healing and an energy BUFF, and it permanently increases constitution, randomly enhancing an attribute! It was time to use it! Chen Qi rolled up the sleeve of his right arm, clenched his teeth, slowly stuck the needle into his skin, and then pressed down hard. The golden liquid rushed into his bloodstream in an instant, ignited the Transcendent Spiritual Power within his body, and then swiftly permeated his entire being. His whole body heated up! A notification screen appeared before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes again. ¡°You have injected a Yellow Needle improvement, gaining an energy boost BUFF, a gold self-healing BUFF, lasting approximately 24 hours. Energy Boost: Your stamina has greatly strengthened, temporarily gaining +3 agility, and +3 strength. Gold Self-healing: During the duration, use the Transcendent Potion within your body to heal external injuries.¡±] ¡°Your constitution has permanently increased by 5, your strength permanently increased by 1 point.¡±] Suddenly, Chen Qi felt like he had boundless energy. A 5-point increase in constitution was quite significant, similar to what some First Order Transcendent professions would offer. Usually, the Yellow Needle often provides a boost in a major attribute at the cost of dropping another attribute; getting a 5-point boost in constitution would typically result in a loss of 1 point in agility. Having no diminished attributes, but instead increased agility, was an incredibly lucky enhancement. Of course, this might be the ¡°improved Potion¡¯s¡± doing. Awesome! Constitution represents defense and stamina. Chen Qi took a deep breath, feeling every inch of his body. Now, he no longer had to worry about being killed with a single punch by an ordinary pirate of the Black Whale Group; at least it would take two punches. With this attribute value, even without Transcendent Skills, relying solely on his stats, he could take on many dangerous battles in the early stages and beat up the small monsters in the beginner¡¯s village. But unfortunately, this was on the Black Whale pirate group¡¯s ship. ¡°How is it?¡± Little Crow asked curiously, as after all, this was her painstakingly improved product. ¡°Quite good, it feels even stronger than the Yellow Needle I¡¯ve heard about. If this syringe could be patented, it would definitely make a lot of money.¡± Patenting isn¡¯t that easy¡­ Little Crow adjusted her mask. Although her new assistant seemed to be praising her while also appearing somewhat naive, he always managed to hit the right spot. Little Crow picked up her medicine chest: S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Let¡¯s go, stay behind me and gather on deck. The old guy with the black eyes always likes to have a drink and give a speech before entering the crack. By the way, don¡¯t tell the captain about giving you the Yellow Needle, that guy has been wanting this Yellow Needle for a long time.¡± ¡°Not tell¡­ the captain?¡± Chen Qi showed a puzzled look. Under normal circumstances, the captain is the person with the highest strength and status. Little Crow suddenly clenched her teeth and tightened her small fists: ¡°Yes¡­ that guy always likes to write ¡®Gold Coin IOUs¡¯ and then use them to take other people¡¯s things. The kind that borrows but never returns. Up to now, he already owes me fifty Gold Coins! Three Transcendent Potion syringes! In any case, you do need to maintain the proper respect for the captain, but it¡¯s best not to trust that guy¡¯s words too much.¡± As she spoke, Little Crow threw a few punches in the air with her right fist. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded slightly. From the first moment he saw the Black-eyed Captain, he felt like he was dealing with the boss of a ruthless company. He didn¡¯t expect that the man would even dare to cheat the ship¡¯s medic out of her money! Worthy of being a captain indeed. Chen Qi followed Little Crow through the corridors and over the steps, reaching the deck. The rays of the sun hit his face. Coming to this world, it was the first time he had seen the sunlight¡­ Chen Qi raised his hand to shade part of the sunshine and looked up at the sky, unable to hide the amazement in his heart. The huge white sun burned fiercely, illuminating the world. He suddenly remembered the promotional video of the New Day Era. The old sun had fallen, the new sun sustains the last of humanity¡¯s civilization, which is also why this era is called the New Day Era. The brand-new sunlight was quite comfortable¡­ Chen Qi shook his head and smiled again as he followed Little Crow towards the crowd. On the deck, all the pirates of the Sawshark had assembled. The slaves on the ship were also pulled out. They formed a large circle, with those of higher status standing in front. And in the middle of the large circle was the captain of the Sawshark ¡ª the Black-eyed Captain! Chen Qi followed Little Crow through the crowd. The Black-eyed Captain was drinking from a bottle of rum, humming a pirate¡¯s song of the sea: ¡°Hum hum hum~ We are pirates, with a bottle in the left hand, a cutlass in the right, filling the dead man¡¯s chest with Gold, filling that dead man¡¯s chest! Filling that dead man¡¯s chest!¡± What a dark chant¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, paired with the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s hoarse male voice, it was nearly as terrifying as the whispered shanties of Sea Beasts. The Black-eyed Captain stopped his singing as soon as he saw Little Crow. ¡°Little Crow, our best ship¡¯s doctor, you¡¯ve finally arrived! Have you prepared the Sea Beast we need to enter the crack?¡± Little Crow raised his head and said solemnly: ¡°My new assistant talent is pretty good, did a damn neat job, saved me a lot of work, the parasitic Sea Beasts we¡¯ll need are all ready, Now, cut the crap, get to the point, About the information on the crack, and our target, this isn¡¯t just a regular treasure hunting game, right, Captain?¡± ¡°A good talent, Little Crow, it¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve heard you praise an assistant, our Sawshark is exactly in need of talent at this time.¡± The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s pure black eyes glanced at Chen Qi, then suddenly he pulled out his pitch-black Cutlass and bellowed: ¡°Everyone, because of the instructions from above, to keep other pirate groups from screwing with our Black Whale Group. I have not yet shared our true objective of this operation with you, which is more precious than tons of Gold! Even more valuable than a Transcendent Occupation Card! Now that the crack is right before us, it¡¯s time to reveal it!¡± The true target¡­ Chen Qi felt a slight shock in his heart. Normally, the captain wouldn¡¯t hide their objective from the crew, unless, it was something extremely valuable. Valuable enough to be kept a secret. The pirates looked at each other in bewilderment, the Black-eyed Captain seemed to have kept a big secret from them! ¡°Captain, more valuable than tons of Gold, could it be Blackbeard¡¯s sunken ship? I heard that bastard Blackbeard¡¯s sunken ship contained over ten tons of Gold.¡± ¡°Blackbeard! Captain, could you really have found the sunken ship of such a big shot?¡± The pirates started making a ruckus all at once, each and every one of them dead set on treasure. ¡°No, no, no!¡± The Black-eyed Captain shook his head, dismissing everyone¡¯s speculations, ¡°It¡¯s the ancient treasure left by someone even more famous than Blackbeard, a treasure location found by our great leader. The treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter!!¡± With that, the Black-eyed Captain slammed down his drink. A huge roar erupted from the entire ship. Deep Sea Hunter! Chen Qi swallowed hard. He was not a player who specialized in studying plots, nor was he a player from the Witch Sea region. But he still had a profound impression of the Deep Sea Hunter! It was the title of a legendary hunter, with the Deep Sea Hunter and the Black Whale Group both being related to the main storyline of the Witch Sea region. Deep Sea Hunter was incredibly powerful; in the legends of the Witch Sea region, he was the only person to have hunted a deep-sea behemoth after the Witches. Unlike most legends, Deep Sea Hunter, corrupted by the blood of monsters he battled, had no offspring and no disciples. On the contrary, he was feared by the world. Legend had it that after his death, he divided his treasure into several parts, burying it in the hidden places of the great sea, leaving it for those adventurers who possessed the courage. However, the Deep Sea Hunter was so ancient that most pirates stopped pursuing his treasure, so ancient that people doubted its existence. The treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter was real¡­ Chen Qi was quite certain of it. He had seen it on the game forums; the treasures and weapons associated with it were top-notch Divine Artifacts. The treasure he left behind had sold for a terrifyingly high price on the game forums. The pirates were in complete chaos, this was without doubt earth-shattering news. Little Crow asked anxiously: ¡°Captain, is it really the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter?¡± Chen Qi was excited but also apprehensive at the same time. As a legendary hunter, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter wouldn¡¯t be easy to obtain! Other pirates also voiced their doubts. ¡°Of course! This is the intelligence our great leader has acquired, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter is right behind us!¡± The Black-eyed Captain turned around. As the Sawshark slowed down, a desolate and small island gradually came into view. Atop the small island, a huge crack, like the gaping maw of a monster, emanated a dark and terrifying aura. That was their destination¡ªthe Sea Beast Cave Rift! At that moment, the Black-eyed Captain greedily glanced at the slaves again. On this ship, there were more than forty slaves. He drew his Cutlass and addressed the slaves: ¡°Under normal circumstances, you would be sold upon arriving at the city and then become playthings in those shameless nobles¡¯ games! With no chance of ever turning your lives around! However, now you have an opportunity, and that is to show your courage in the crack! If you show enough courage and contribute within the crack! I will grant you freedom, and furthermore, award each of you five Gold Coins!¡± Upon hearing the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s words, a spark of hope lit up in the eyes of some slaves. These slaves were nothing more than cannon fodder meant for navigating through the crack, taken by the Black-eyed Captain. Lastly, the Black-eyed Captain turned towards Chen Qi and the pirates: ¡°The treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter will determine the future of our Black Whale Group! If we secure the treasure, all participants will be rewarded with fifty Gold Coins! In addition, based on different deeds, you will also receive the Transcendent Blessings bestowed personally by our leader!¡± Transcendent powers, in this superhuman world, are closely tied to status. And fifty Gold Coins, that alone amounts to a significant fortune; these two rewards, let alone changing a person¡¯s destiny, could even change the fate of an entire family! Bang¡ª¡ª The Sawshark stopped before the small island. At this time, the Black-eyed Captain turned back, his eyes filled with boundless greed. ¡°Hahahaha!¡± He laughed heartily, spreading his arms wide, ¡°My friends! Enough talk! After all, glory and Gold! Are right before our eyes!¡± Then he leaped vigorously, stepping up to the edge of the crack. ¡°Everyone, follow me into the crack!¡± Chapter 12 - 12 - 7 Inspiration Identification Chapter 12 ¨C 7 Inspiration Identification ¡°Follow me.¡± The little crow said, she, as the ship¡¯s doctor, often walked in the middle of the team. And as an attendant, Chen Qi should stay close to her during this process. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi followed the little crow to the bow, then along the rope ladder, and reached the crack on the island. On this silent island, the crack looked like a giant monster¡¯s mouth, silently waiting for everyone to walk into its trap. As the captain, the Black-eyed Captain held the black knife and charged into the giant mouth without hesitation. Spurred by the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s speech, everyone except Chen Qi and the little crow was filled with excitement and passion. If the hunter¡¯s treasure truly existed, then this crack must hide terrifying dangers¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and reminded himself to stay vigilant. Even though the Deep Sea Affinity could make him immune to sea beast attacks, there were still many non-sea-beast monsters in the ocean. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, nothing will happen¡­¡± The little crow, ahead, cast a glance at the giant crack and said to Chen Qi, then slowly walked down. Chen Qi also carefully descended along the rugged stone wall. The surrounding vision grew darker, and the entrance became narrower and narrower, faint sounds whispered by his ears. This was not a limited-number crack, nor did it have special enlightenment, it was the most ordinary crack¡­ Chen Qi thought. According to the setting of New Sun, many cracks would provide different information based on the level of inspiration. Some cracks would limit the number of people and have unique rules. Generally, cracks without rules were the best places to hunt monsters. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he went deeper, a hint appeared. [You have entered the Sea Beast Cave.] Chen Qi looked up slightly, and a cave appeared before his eyes. The space inside the cave was exceptionally spacious, the stones on the ceiling flickered with a crystalline blue light, and the inside was filled with a salty sea breeze mixed with the stench of marine creatures. It seemed as though he could still hear the faint roars of sea beasts. [Your inspiration is being identified¡­] In the crack, if the inspiration was higher, there was a chance to obtain special enlightenment hints, and thus acquire clues to clear the crack. His initial inspiration was slightly higher, at 35, more than three times that of an ordinary person. [Identification successful. Sea Beast Cave: Crack Deformation: 0% (This crack has been treated, no deformation or expansion into the world possibility) Nature Form: Null (This cave is already damaged and seems to have no value for exploration) Introduction: A sea beast cave, inhabited by monsters between the deep sea and the land, this is their monster nest. Inspiration Enlightenment: In your inspiration, you vaguely see at the far end of this cave, under the scarlet eyes, a cyan box emitting a special aura.] Just like a game instance description¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, although he had seen similar panels in many games. When they appeared in reality, it was unavoidable to feel surprised. Crack Deformation Zero¡­ In New Sun¡¯s setting, the initial deformation probability of cracks was around 10%, and it would decrease with each clearance until it reached zero. This meant that many powerful individuals had explored this crack on the sea. Even so, no one had obtained that box despite multiple explorations by predecessors¡­ The box that appeared in this enlightenment was probably the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure mentioned by the Black-eyed Captain. Chen Qi thought as he followed the large group forward. ¡°How do you feel entering the crack for the first time? How is your inspiration? Did you feel any special enlightenment?¡± The little crow turned her head and looked at Chen Qi, who was deep in thought. ¡°Yes¡­ I sensed some enlightenment, and a monster¡¯s roar¡­¡± Chen Qi whispered, not hiding anything, it wasn¡¯t something that needed to be concealed. He could clearly hear more and more breaths. Moreover, these sounds were getting closer and closer to him. ¡°I can feel it¡­ Your inspiration is quite high.¡± The little crow was slightly surprised, her new subordinate always managed to give her unexpected surprises, ¡°High inspiration is a good thing. If we can go back smoothly this time, I can teach you a meditation technique. This technique can further enhance your perception and even enable you to have a third eye.¡± The little crow smiled slightly, already thinking about matters after leaving the crack in just a few steps! Please stop your jinxing behavior! In such a creepy environment, Chen Qi felt a foreboding listening to the little ship doctor¡¯s words. ¡°Ship Doctor Sister, is there some kind of sound around us¡­¡± Chen Qi whispered, trying to interrupt the little crow¡¯s jinxing behavior. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this is your first time entering a crack, you¡¯re lacking experience, this is a 0% deformation crack. Usually, the entrances of such cracks are safe, and my inspiration tells me¡­¡± Wow! In an instant, before the little crow finished speaking, a bat with a head-sized body screeched loudly and charged at the two of them from the stone wall! Danger triggered the combat instinct! Chen Qi quickly pulled out the Collector and shot the bat! Bang! The bronze bullet shot out, the immense penetrating power pierced through the bat, and scarlet blood exploded in the air. It was just an ordinary monster bat, not a sea beast, and its combat power was not too strong. Chen Qi watched the smoke rise from the gun barrel and breathed a sigh of relief. [Killed a small bat, gained 7 Spiritual Points.] Looking at the hint before him, Chen Qi felt joy in his heart. In ¡°New Sun¡¯s¡± setting, killing monsters in cracks granted special resources called Spiritual Points. Essentially, it was like the experience points in typical games. Consuming Spiritual Points could upgrade the transcendent skills on the panel. Unfortunately, he currently did not have a Transcendent Occupation Card, nor did he gain special transcendent skills through other means, and Deep Sea Affinity was clearly not a skill that could be upgraded using Spiritual Points. Thus his Spiritual Points temporarily had no use. Unlike typical games, the Spiritual Points awarded for killing monsters in cracks were not much, and killing monsters too far above one¡¯s own level would not grant any Spiritual Points either. Of course, there were special circumstances, some cracks with the [Blade Phase] tag would provide large kill bonuses. More Spiritual Points acquisition relied on the occupation tasks of transcendent occupation cards. For instance, a Doctor¡¯s Apprentice could gain Spiritual Points by treating patients and learning medicine, thereby upgrading their transcendent skills. However, for the current Chen Qi, 7 points weren¡¯t bad. This gun packs a punch, truly a divine artifact for pioneers¡­ He looked at the Collector in his hand. ¡°Of course, my marksmanship isn¡¯t bad either¡ª¡± This was his first time using the gun in actual combat and he managed to act so swiftly and accurately. At this moment, Chen Qi glanced at the little crow. ¡°Nicely done, just as I anticipated¡­¡± The little crow smiled slightly, masking the embarrassment from her recent words about there being no danger. However, she had seen Chen Qi defeat the black bull while also taking yellow needles, so his quick shooting didn¡¯t surprise her. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi felt a bit speechless. The bat threat was not a big deal for these bloodthirsty pirates. The real terror lay ahead with this cave¡¯s master¡ªthe Sea Beast. They continued dispatching bats as they carefully proceeded deeper into the cave. In less than ten minutes, the bat swarm was driven back, losing their desire to attack. Going deeper now¡­ Chen Qi held his gun, staying alert. But as the bat swarm retreated, more strange sounds echoed through the cave. Crash! Hiss hiss! Chen Qi heard these sounds by his ears and couldn¡¯t help but look around. In the darkness, he seemed to see shadowy figures. They were waiting for an opportunity¡ª The sounds came more frequently and densely¡ª Chen Qi looked towards the front of the team, they were the main combat force of this expedition. At the forefront, the Black-eyed Captain frowned, drew his precious black knife, and shouted loudly, ¡°Follow me, speed up, they are here already¡­¡± Chapter 13 - 13 - 8: Emergency Situations Chapter 13 ¨C 8: Emergency Situations The Black-eyed Captain gripped his dark blade tightly, slowly sliding it across the icy ground. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze was fixed intently on the captain in front of him. Just like with the bats from before, he couldn¡¯t be sure if ¡°they¡± could be affected by the ¡°Deep Sea Affinity¡±. As the Black-eyed Captain walked, he suddenly remembered something and looked back in Chen Qi¡¯s direction: ¡°Right, little crow, don¡¯t you have a vial of Yellow Needle? Do you have it with you? I feel like I¡¯m in need of it¡­¡± Bang! Chen Qi¡¯s pupils sharply contracted. In the moment the Black-eyed Captain turned his head, a toad-like blue creature burst from the darkness, its mouth brimming with sharp teeth, and lunged straight for the captain¡¯s tottering hat! ¡°Damn it!¡± The Black-eyed Captain twisted the blade in a reverse grip, then spun around, using the blade to forcefully block the toad¡¯s bite. Boom! Under the toad¡¯s immense power, the Black-eyed Captain was sent flying, rushing back tens of meters to land in front of Chen Qi. The Deep Sea Toad, a colossal creature towering about six meters tall, had two boulder-like blue eyes and a gaping mouth with fangs that seemed capable of devouring everything! The moment it appeared, the entire pirate crew retreated five meters backwards. It gazed upon the crowd as if they were mere insects. Despite the distance of tens of meters, Chen Qi could faintly sense that it belonged to the ¡®Deep Sea¡¯ category. The Black-eyed Captain wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and extended his hand toward Chen Qi, who was closest: Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Do you have a Healing Potion?¡± The recent impact had been huge, and the captain had sustained no small amount of internal injuries. ¡°I do¡­¡± Chen Qi took out a bottle of Healing Potion from his backpack and handed it to the Black-eyed Captain. The Black-eyed Captain took the potion, gulped it down, then took a deep breath and assumed a sword-drawing stance, staring fixedly at the toad in front of him. ¡°Damn beast!¡± He cursed ferociously and, like a flash of lightning, he charged out, resolved to slice the Deep Sea Toad¡¯s mouth with his dark blade! The Deep Sea Toad was not to be outdone, opening its massive mouth to bite at the Black-eyed Captain. In the blink of an eye, they clashed! Chen Qi observed the situation and believed the Black-eyed Captain had the upper hand. ¡°Beast! Die!¡± The Black-eyed Captain roared in anger, his muscles bulging as he channeled all his strength into the edge of the blade. Slash! In the next moment, the blade cut through the Deep Sea Toad¡¯s teeth and instantly tore its body into two crimson halves! ¡°Captain my lord! Our god!¡± ¡°By the Sea Goddess above!¡± The crowd, seeing the obstructing creature halved, let out a long sigh of relief. No, this was just the beginning¡­ Chen Qi muttered to himself, feeling the aura of the deep sea growing stronger! It spread like a fog, enveloping them. ¡°Damn it¡ª¡± As a Transcendent, the Black-eyed Captain could also sense that frenzied aura approaching like a torrential downpour. A deep rumble resounded around the cavern. The next second, a terrifying scene unfolded. In the surrounding darkness, more and more Deep Sea Toads emerged, each step revealing their lethal fangs as they approached. One, two, ten¡­ Over a hundred! Chen Qi looked around to find that they had all been unwittingly surrounded by the Deep Sea Toads! At that moment, everyone¡¯s face was etched with terror. Even the mightiest among them, their captain, had exhausted all his strength to defeat just one Deep Sea Toad! What about them? The Black-eyed Captain tightened his grip on the hilt of his blade, knowing that as the captain, he must issue commands in such perilous times. There was no path of retreat for us! The only choice was to carve a bloody path through! ¡°All able-bodied fighters, follow me and clear the way! Those without the strength, stick with the Doctor and cover our rear!¡± The pirates grabbed their weapons, steam shotguns, transcendent hammers, massive blades¡­ The battle was on the brink of erupting, and the entire cave instantly became a battleground where humans fought against monsters. The two strongest individuals on the Sawshark, the Black-eyed Captain and the First Mate of the Sawshark, charged to the forefront, attempting to carve a path through. Meanwhile, some pirates and slaves were responsible for covering their rear, preventing a pincer attack. Chen Qi hurriedly opened his backpack, taking out the necessary items in advance. Just as Little Crow had told him, he was the Doctor¡¯s assistant and wasn¡¯t going to face the monsters directly. Chen Qi pulled out a Healing Potion, witnessing the terrifying scene before him. The combat strength of the deep sea toads was quite formidable; even these battle-hardened crew members often needed two people to take one down. And as for the armed slaves, they served merely as human shields and bait. Under the terrifying onslaught of the sea toads, the pirates suffered casualties in an instant. ¡°Save me, Doc¡­ Big Sis¡­¡± A crew member who had his left arm bitten off crawled over with difficulty, his arm as mangled as bloody cotton, tears of blood streaking from his eyes. Behind him, several who were succumbing to their wounds, overwhelmed by fear, crowded around as well. Little Crow adjusted her mask, displaying an unprecedentedly serious expression: ¡°Help him stop the bleeding.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi crouched down, pressing a bandage against the bleeding wound, while feeding the man painkillers and the Healing Potion. In Little Crow¡¯s hands, a green light began to glow. Healing Skill, a transcendent ability, consuming Spiritual Power, could heal a person¡¯s external injuries. However, such Healing Skills required some time, therefore, applying bandages and potions were essential. With their combined efforts, they quickly finished treating the injured. Unlike Earth, with the enhancement of Extraordinary Power, as long as the Healing Skill and Healing Potions took effect, these pirate casualties could rejoin the fight immediately. But despite this, the rate of loss was just too rapid¡­ In just a moment, the area where the two of them were stationed was already populated with ten injured men! And the number of wounded was still rising¡ª Bang! A loud noise erupted from the front! At that moment, the bigshot of the Sawshark, the First Mate of the Sawshark, dragging his injured body, came in front of them. He was covered in blood, and on his right arm were deep blue veins throbbing like several venomous snakes had burrowed inside! He lay down, using every bit of his strength to say: ¡°Save me¡­¡± ¡°Deep sea toxin!¡± Chen Qi was startled; he had seen in the ¡°Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide¡± that such deep blue veins were usually a sign of poisoning from the deep-sea toad¡¯s deadly toxin. Little Crow furrowed her brows; the First Mate being poisoned was undoubtedly terrible news, given that he was one of their key fighters. The deep-sea toxin possessed Spiritual Power and was of transcendent nature; ordinary Healing Potions and Skills would not suffice for treatment. Had it not been for the First Mate¡¯s high constitution, he would have already burst into fragments. They would have to use a more advanced Healing Skill and perform surgery¡­ This required time, and simultaneously, she couldn¡¯t afford too many disruptions. Little Crow looked at Chen Qi: ¡°I¡¯m leaving the rest of the wounded to you, and if anyone tries to disturb me, stop them! I must maintain absolute focus.¡± Little Crow took out her surgical tools along with special medicines derived by Chen Qi from deep-sea creatures: ¡°May the Sea Goddess, along with the Flower Witch, watch over us. Let there be no accidents during this time¡­¡± Having said that, Little Crow focused intently on performing her emergency surgery. Let there be no accidents¡­ Chen Qi suddenly felt an ominous premonition. Their rear had already been breached, and this temporary medical post, filled with ¡®human meals¡¯, was undoubtedly the most desirable destination for the monsters¡­ Chen Qi tugged at a bandage, turning his head to look back. At the breached spot, a ten-meter-tall deep-sea creature that emitted an ear-piercing roar was gradually advancing towards them. Chapter 14 - 14 - 9 Cover Chapter 14 ¨C 9 Cover ¡°` Staring down Chen Qi was no ordinary deep sea toad. By its size, as well as its distinctly greyer and harder skin, plus those deep red teeth, it was clearly a more powerful alien species. At this moment, the little crow also noticed the unusual situation with this alien species. With so many injured crew yet to recover, their current state was outright unsuitable for escape! If she was to run now, it would mean abandoning more than a dozen injured on site. Diverting a sliver of her attention, she spoke to Chen Qi: ¡°Take out the Sea Beast oil and sprinkle it on us, it has an auxiliary hypnotic effect, and can also, in front of Sea Beasts, mask our human scent.¡± Auxiliary hypnotic? Your strange medicines sure are plenty¡­ Chen Qi took out the Sea Beast oil, applying it skillfully over them. Hopefully it works¡­ the little crow prayed inwardly. Boom! Boom! The alien species advanced another five meters toward them, then suddenly stopped. After scattering the medicine, Chen Qi turned back to watch the alien species¡¯ movements intently. The deep sea toad¡¯s massive blue eyes stared at him, and Chen Qi¡¯s eyes met its gaze. A stare-off ensued. This little thing looks quite unique? Can my Deep Sea Affinity take effect? Chen Qi wondered. This deep sea toad should be a creature of the deep sea attribute. ¡°Roar!¡± All of a sudden, the deep sea toad opened its giant maw and roared in their direction. Its voice seemed to carry an ancient power, awakening everyone¡¯s instincts and fears! The roar almost stopped the injured on the ground from their hearts beating. Everyone, except for Chen Qi, was in a state of shock. The little crow, too, was severely scared, even ready to cease the surgery at the next second. If it really came to it, she would have to let this blue toad taste the fury of a medic! However, the instant after it roared, the deep sea toad turned around and leaped into the darkness. ¡°???¡± Everyone was baffled, but still, they exhaled in relief. Chen Qi alone understood what had happened. Because the target of that roar was him¡­ Guided by intuition, Chen Qi understood the deep sea toad¡¯s piercing cry. The rough meaning was: ¡°You eat.¡± The monster hadn¡¯t failed to see them, nor was it uninterested in them. But in its eyes, Chen Qi was also a monster, and these injured were his ¡®meals¡¯. I have no interest in eating humans¡­ Chen Qi thought, feeling slightly elated. He was now certain that Deep Sea Affinity worked on these deep sea toads! These deep sea toads that induced fear in everyone would not attack him and even showed a certain kindness. This place was his home ground! Most pirates were busy fighting¡­ Meaning, he could now move freely among the group of deep sea toads. This was an excellent opportunity to escape. The only concern was the ship¡¯s medic behind him. Though she was a healer, it didn¡¯t mean her combat abilities were weak. He could very well be caught halfway by the medic, snatched back like an eagle catching a chicken. Should I really run? Chen Qi lowered his head, calmly contemplating. With the help of Deep Sea Affinity, he should be able to find a better chance to escape. ¡°Moreover¡­¡± S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The enlightenment that had sparked upon entering the crack surfaced again in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. At the end of the cave, below those crimson eyes¡ª There lay the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure! The Black-eyed Captain hadn¡¯t been wrong; it was indeed a rarity of this world. That was why these pirates, at the risk of their lives, set foot in this Sea Beast cavern. With Deep Sea Affinity, this treasure could be a tremendous opportunity for Chen Qi. Under normal circumstances, it would require a long time of growth before he¡¯d be eligible to step into this crack. Unafraid of deep-sea creatures in the crack¡­ This Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure, perhaps¡­ ¡°` Chen Qi¡¯s mind conceived a bold idea, and he lifted his head. Another monster had fixed its gaze on him! At this moment, above the ceiling, a human-sized bat flapped its wings, its dark red eyes staring in the direction where Chen Qi stood. It was larger and more menacing than the bats before! The Blood Eye Bat, an advanced variant of the ordinary bats, now belonged to the elite class of monsters. The scent of blood had attracted this creature of the skies. The Sea Beast had left due to Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Affinity, but this bloodthirsty monster would not. ¡°Trouble¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, preparing to slaughter this bloodthirsty bat. Fortunately, unlike the Deep Sea Toads, this was a very common monster in the game, and as a dedicated player, he was very familiar with it. Normally, as long as one had the strength of a First Order Transcendent, they could defeat early-stage monsters like this one. Although Chen Qi was not a First Order, he had taken the Yellow Needle, and also had the Collector¡¯s Rifle. In terms of weapons and attributes, he already tentatively possessed the strength of a First Order Transcendent. ¡°Hiss!¡± The Blood Eye Bat dived down! Chen Qi did not immediately shoot; instead, he held his curved knife, quietly waiting for the right moment. In the instant it swooped down, he swung the curved knife violently, stabbing into the Blood Eye Bat¡¯s body! This kind of monster didn¡¯t fear pain¡ª As the curved knife stabbed into it, just as Chen Qi anticipated, the Blood Eye Bat continued to move forward, trying to bite his neck off directly! The Blood Eye Bat¡¯s head was its core and also the hardest part. At this moment, Chen Qi¡¯s left hand pulled out the Collector¡¯s Rifle and pulled the trigger. Bang! Bang! Bang! Three shots in a row! The head of the Blood Eye Bat burst open instantly like a water bag! [Killed Blood Eye Bat, obtained 51 Spiritual Points.] 51 Spiritual Points! This was already a considerable amount! Exhilarating! Chen Qi felt the scalding sensation transmitted to his hand from the Collector. That should be it¡­ Chen Qi looked around, and aside from this bat, there were no other creatures daring to compete with the Deep Sea Toads for food. Lying on the ground, the First Mate looked at Chen Qi, sincerely thanking him: ¡°Thank you, thanks to the Sea Goddess, thank you, ship¡¯s surgeon¡­¡± ¡°Well done! My assistant!¡± Crow thought to herself; she had completed the First Mate¡¯s bloodletting surgery, successfully removing the deep-sea toxin from his body. Her assistant was more competent than she had imagined. With the bloodletting surgery complete, the First Mate stood up, flexed his limbs, and picked up his weapon again! The Black-eyed Captain was still fighting at the forefront! A piece of cake¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands and turned his gaze to where the Black-eyed Captain was. As the captain of the Sawshark, the Black-eyed Captain was formidable, possessing a black blade specialized for hunting monsters. Under immense pressure, he had successfully carved a path of blood through the crowd of Deep Sea Toads. However, their stamina was ultimately limited, while the Deep Sea Toads were endless. And moreover, many more terrifying sea monsters lurked in the shadows, yet to emerge. If they didn¡¯t have a target, they would sooner or later be depleted in this cave. ¡°If this continues¡­¡± Crow bit her teeth tightly, her small fists clenched. Under the dual influence of Chen Qi and the Black-eyed Captain, the offensive of the Deep Sea Toads weakened. But the key point was that there was still no news about their target, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure! And just at that moment, a pirate responsible for scouting appeared before the Black-eyed Captain. The scouting pirate came closer, and with a joyful face, he shared the intelligence he had just gathered with the captain. ¡°Hahaha! Fantastic, this is just fantastic!¡± Upon hearing this, the frown on the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s forehead unfurled, and he laughed loudly. The captain¡¯s laughter was like a battle drum, igniting the emotions of everyone present. Did they discover something¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes closely followed the captain, gripping the Collector¡¯s Rifle tightly. Then, the Black-eyed Captain, drenched in blood, pulled his long knife from the flesh of the toads and roared violently: ¡°Crewmen! The Sea Goddess watches over us! We¡¯ve found it! The location of the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure! Everyone, cast aside your fears and follow me with all your might!¡± Chapter 15 - 15 - 10: Beneath the Wall Chapter 15 ¨C 10: Beneath the Wall Is this it? Chen Qi¡¯s mouth opened slightly, a bit incredulous. After all, this was the legendary treasure. Little Crow also looked puzzled. But in the crack, the captain¡¯s words allowed no room for doubt. Moreover, they now had to run at full speed! ¡°Run!¡± Little Crow said to Chen Qi, this newcomer was braver than she had imagined. Under the Pathfinder¡¯s lead, Chen Qi and the others tread across the slippery rocks and dangerous tunnels at an unprecedented pace¡­ During this time, more and more monsters from the dark corners, seeing new food, gathered around. This was both a treasure hunt and a flight! Many collapsed due to lack of strength and were buried in the wave of monsters. Chen Qi sprinted with all his might, his concept of time growing a bit hazy. ¡°I can¡¯t hold on any longer! Captain!¡± ¡°Captain, how much longer?¡± Some pirates shouted loudly, as they began to show clear signs of breathing difficulties. Chen Qi also gasped heavily; if not for the Yellow Needle, his strength would have likely been depleted already. After pushing through for an indeterminate amount of time, the pace of the team finally slowed. Those at the front naturally slowed their steps. We¡¯ve arrived! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened as he also slowed his steps. Before them stood a massive stone door full of cracks. The traces of age on it were just like a temple buried deep within a cave, weathered by countless years. Chen Qi looked inside and could faintly see the battered stone steps and a massive wall. Despite the large number of monsters behind them, the Black-eyed Captain still stopped. ¡°We¡¯ve finally arrived¡­¡± He smiled, then suddenly grabbed the Pathfinder¡¯s collar, staring intently into his eyes! Before entering this stone door, he needed to confirm some things. The deep sea monsters brought fear and could cause humans to lose their sanity. And by observing the eyes, one could simply determine if the other¡¯s mind had gone astray or was controlled by some strange creature. The captain, like a fierce ghost, asked the Pathfinder: ¡°Have you been inside? Is it safe? By the way, were you satisfied with the salary I paid you yesterday?¡± The Pathfinder lifted his head and snarled: ¡°I stayed at the entrance for a while, no danger, and Captain, I didn¡¯t receive your salary yesterday! Not only that, but you also owe me five Gold Coins!¡± This captain was quite cautious¡­ Chen Qi remarked. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But with monsters chasing them, they probably had no choice but to step into the room beyond this stone door. They had no choice. ¡°True, I still owe you some money.¡± The Black-eyed Captain grinned, set down the Pathfinder, clutched the Blade tightly, and stepped through the stone door. Chen Qi followed behind Little Crow, passing through the stone door into a new cave. The stone door was massive, with a handle and the kind of bolt lock that inserts and withdraws. Upon entering, Chen Qi immediately turned back and, together with the pirates, used his muscles to close the stone door to prevent the monsters from getting in. Bang! Bang! Just in time, right after the door closed, the monsters outside fiercely slammed against it. ¡°No time to spare, they probably won¡¯t be able to get in.¡± Chen Qi examined the stone door. Although there were many cracks, the material of the stone door was special and should hold for a while. But only for a while¡­ Chen Qi dusted his hands, feeling the warm breath of the sea beasts through the cracks. With the stone door closed, fearsome voices also erupted among the pirates. ¡°My hand, my hand is bleeding¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ve made enough money, after this last bit, I¡¯ll go back to town and buy back my girl from the gang.¡± ¡°Damn¡­ I want to lie on big sister¡¯s legs, her chest.¡± ¡°I survived! I survived, I¡¯m still alive!¡± ¡°A bunch of good-for-nothings, can¡¯t you be a bit braver, look at the newcomer the ship¡¯s doctor brought, even he is braver than you.¡± In this brief moment of safety, the panting pirates sat down and celebrated surviving. Though it was brief, it was undeniably a life-and-death escape they had just experienced! Being chased by those monsters all the way, even the pirates showed some emotional instability. Some looked toward Chen Qi, who displayed a level of calmness that even surpassed these veterans. Little Crow glanced at Chen Qi and said flatly: ¡°It¡¯s okay to want to cry, to make a fuss, but wait until we are back on the ship, understand?¡± Understood¡­ Chen Qi stretched his limbs, his clothes soaked with sweat. What a thrilling long run! Unlike the pirates, he felt not fear, but a slight joy and a sense of relief after a workout. After all, those sea beasts, in his eyes, were not monsters. ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, we are safe, for now.¡± Little Crow reassured again, shaking her head, even she, a control of the deep sea, felt the primal fear in her body. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded, raised his head, and began to seriously observe the place before him. This place was more of an altar than a temple. Before them lay a large staircase leading upwards. Near the stairs on the ground was a very noticeable, artificially made crack. The stairs were about twenty meters high, and at the top was a massive wall. Engraved on the wall were dense, wave-like ¡®I¡¯ patterns. And beneath the wall¡ª Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted. An aged blue-green box was placed right under the wall. Undoubtedly, that was the ultimate goal of their quest, as revealed in Enlightenment! The Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure! Everyone looked up, drawn to the blue treasure. ¡°We found it!¡± ¡°Goddess!¡± ¡°Treasure! Gold, wealth, blessings!¡± At this moment, the pirates, who had endured a long voyage and life-and-death adventures, could no longer contain their excitement and shouted aloud. Little Crow also revealed a smile, her face in disbelief: ¡°It actually, actually exists¡­¡± The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s hand holding the Blade also trembled uncontrollably: ¡°Yes, it actually exists¡­¡± In fact, the Black-eyed Captain had kept a very important matter from everyone, that being the authenticity of his intelligence. There were many portions of the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure, but over time, most of what was said about this treasure was merely false rumors. According to the intelligence he received from his superiors, there were as many as seventy possible locations for the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure. This Sea Beast cave was just one possibility. And their Sawshark was just an inconspicuous one among the many ships seeking the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure! And they were just taking their chances, gamblers all. The Black-eyed Captain had dragged them into this life-and-death gamble all on his own. But they had never imagined that this treasure truly existed! And that it was found by their Sawshark! The Deep Sea treasure atop those stairs seemed to possess an infinite magical allure, drawing in everyone present. ¡°Ah~¡± The Black-eyed Captain let out a delightful sigh and walked forward a few steps in fascination. Chen Qi was not drawn in but continued to observe the surroundings. The anomaly level of this crack was 0%, and likewise, this place was not hard to find. This meant that it was very possible others had come to this place before them but had not managed to acquire the Hunter¡¯s treasure. This treasure was certainly not something one could simply take by stepping over the stairs. Chen Qi squatted down and inspected the ground. There was a very conspicuous crack line on the ground. This line was¡­ Chen Qi, wearing a puzzled expression, faintly heard a wriggling sound. Looking around the walls, he could also see some small white bones. Something wasn¡¯t right¡­ Chen Qi gently stroked the ground: ¡°Big sister Crow, this seems to be a warning line. We¡¯d better not cross it.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Little Crow lowered her head, only now noticing the clear line on the ground. This line appeared as if cut by a Blade, strikingly conspicuous. Upon hearing Chen Qi¡¯s words, everyone immediately took a few steps back. Now, everyone longed for the treasure atop the stairs, but no one dared to make a move! Boom! Boom! The sound of the Sea Beast pounding on the stone door came from behind them again! Caught between enemies¡­ Chen Qi remarked. Clearly, they couldn¡¯t stay in this place for much longer. The Black-eyed Captain gripped his Blade, and as the person with the highest status in the team, it was time for him to step up. Moreover, although the Sawshark didn¡¯t have many people, it was filled with talented individuals. Even though Chen Qi hadn¡¯t paid much attention, there were quite a few talents in this team. The Black-eyed Captain said to a third-rate scholar in the team who had studied history: ¡°Scholar, can you interpret the patterns on that wall?¡± There was also a scholar¡­ Chen Qi slightly surprised. Me? The scholar was startled, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, and looked carefully at the dense series of ¡®Ò»¡¯ patterns on the wall, coughing twice: ¡°Hmm¡­ hmm, these patterns are clearly symbols of waves, so dense, they represent people¡¯s primal awe of the ocean. Appearing here, they must be testing our reverence for the ocean.¡± ¡°Testing our reverence for the ocean¡­¡± The Black-eyed Captain scratched his head, clueless about what to do. He could only give a look to the Pathfinder: ¡°You¡¯re sure you can handle it?¡± Such tasks of breaking mechanisms were typically handled by this pathfinder. The Pathfinder, looking at the crack on the ground, revealed a confident smile: ¡°Leave it to me, I¡¯ll succeed! After all, I¡¯m a professional!¡± Hiss¡ªHearing this, Chen Qi suddenly furrowed his brows. The Pathfinder skillfully picked up a large stone from the ground and then threw it across the warning line. The stone slowly rolled across that crack line, and nothing happened. The Pathfinder followed the path rolled by the stone, carefully stepped over, and crossed that crack line. ¡°No ground traps¡ª¡± Two seconds after crossing the warning line, the Pathfinder smiled knowingly. Boom! In the next instant of his smile, a massive tentacle, with unimaginable speed from the wall above, came down and gently slapped. Whoosh! Chen Qi just heard a whizzing sound, and the Pathfinder was slapped against the wall, almost completely crushed, bleeding profusely, unable to rise again! That was it¡­ Although he was mentally prepared, he was still shocked. This adventurous pirate was a Transcendent specialized in agility and had enough caution! The speed of the attack just now was not something ordinary people could react to. In this crisis situation, there was no time to mourn the Pathfinder, and everyone simultaneously looked up. On that gigantic wall, those dense series of ¡®Ò»¡¯ patterns started to move, revealing a crimson color like ink. Many of the ¡®Ò»¡¯s slowly opened their eyes. At this moment, the pirates finally realized that those weren¡¯t ancient carvings of wave patterns at all, but rather closed eyes! It was awakening¡­ As it slowly came to life, hundreds of giant crimson eyes, a wall of blood-colored tentacles, loomed far above, watching over everyone present. Chen Qi unconsciously swallowed a gulp of saliva. This was what he had been prophesied. Below the Crimson Eyes lay the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure. Chapter 16 - 16 - 11 Are you saying that we should return empty-handed? Chapter 16 ¨C 11 Are you saying that we should return empty-handed? The Wall of Blood Eyes watched everyone present, its gaze seemingly piercing through flesh and bone, straight to the soul and marrow within. It was a suffocating sense of despair! Even the Black-eyed Captain, who was over forty and had seen many great storms, couldn¡¯t help but retreat, retreat, and retreat again! Until the back of his head hit the stone door solidly. In an instant, everyone held their breath, not daring to make even the slightest sound. In the entire cavern, only the sound of the monster outside striking the stone door could be heard. Little Raven was extremely nervous, incessantly biting his nails. A monster beyond understanding, definitely not an opponent¡­ The strongest among them, the Black-eyed Captain, gripped his Blade tightly; his strength could dominate the fate of everyone present. But in just a moment, he deeply understood that his black Blade could not shake this wall-like monster. The treasure of the legendary Deep Sea Hunter was not something these pirates could covet! The Blood Eye Wall of the deep sea, that was at least a world-class BOSS¡ªChen Qi¡¯s first time seeing such a giant creature, he couldn¡¯t help but be shocked. A monster of this level must be at least Transcendent Fourth Rank, a rank that only the big figures possessed, to have a chance of defeating it. But placing the treasure beneath the Wall of Blood Eyes did fit the description of the Deep Sea Hunter in the legends. In the videos about the Deep Sea Hunter that he had come across, this deceased legendary Hunter was not a man adept at mechanisms but a pure slayer, a Hunter. To prove himself with blood, to break laws with force, was his style. Paired with the enlightenment he received upon entering the crack, he probably understood everything. In the distant past, the Deep Sea Hunter came to this crack and put one of his treasures beneath the wall. At the same time, he drew a crack on the ground with his Blade, a warning line for the weak. Those who crossed this line of the crack would be attacked by the Wall of Blood Eyes. It was both a safety line for the weak and a trial line for the strong. Everyone instinctively lowered their heads, looking at the crack carved by the Blade on the ground. They seemed to traverse time and space, feeling the words of that legendary Deep Sea Hunter: ¡°Want my treasure? Then cross this line and battle with the Wall of Blood Eyes!¡± ¡°Kill! Charge forward!¡± Not a single person dared to move forward. Now, they could only passively wait for the Wall of Blood Eyes to respond. Gurgle, gurgle! Suddenly, the hundreds of eyes on the wall rolled violently, directing their gaze toward the direction of the stone door! To be exact, the direction of these gazes was toward Chen Qi. Nearly a hundred blood-red eyeballs stared fixedly. Chen Qi lifted his head to meet their gaze. The bloodline purity of the deep sea in this Wall of Blood Eyes was far higher than that of the deep-sea toads outside. Chen Qi didn¡¯t understand the language of the deep sea; he could only rely on instinct to understand the wall, to feel its gaze. The blood-red eyeballs continued to roll, those nearly a hundred gazes conveying some kind of special ancient language. It was an extremely simple ancient meaning: ¡°Hello.¡± No, to be precise, it carried a certain humility. Should it be more accurately, ¡°Greetings to you¡±? Interesting, Chen Qi had a hint of surprise, his lips moved slightly, without making any sound. Seeing Chen Qi¡¯s distracted expression, Little Raven abruptly placed her hand under his armpit and gave it a fierce pinch, her grip harsh! ¡°Stop thinking! Don¡¯t try to understand it, and don¡¯t try to feel it!¡± Although there is no research to prove it, based on the experience of the open sea, one should never try to understand the language of these ancient creatures. There are many legends of deep-sea creatures enticing humans in the vast ocean. Ow, ow, ow! That¡¯s the armpit! Chen Qi never expected that Little Raven would suddenly do such a thing to him! ¡°Got it.¡± But sorry, I¡¯ve already understood everything¡­ Out of politeness, Chen Qi could only nod his head. If he didn¡¯t nod, Little Raven might pinch an even harsher spot! After conveying its meaning, the tentacles above the dome of the Wall of Blood Eyes slowly retracted, and the multitude of eyes on the wall closed once again. Returning to a wave-like pattern of carvings. The Wall of Blood Eyes made no further movement. There was no more aggressive action, nor any psychic influences akin to a siren¡¯s song. It seemed utterly unconcerned with the creatures outside of the line of the crack. The purpose of opening its eyes was not to instill fear in these creatures, but merely to greet Chen Qi. An existence that didn¡¯t actively attack humans¡­ After a long while, the people squeezed against the stone wall finally exhaled deeply. ¡°I was scared to death; I¡¯d rather be swept up high by the storm.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t go to the gang to buy back my woman anymore, I just want to be alive; even if they sell me to the gang, it¡¯s fine.¡± The people, having narrowly escaped a catastrophe, celebrated the fact that they were still alive. ¡°Hello¡­¡± Interesting¡­ Chen Qi muttered to himself, his thoughts abundant. He had just felt a very simple goodwill from the Wall of Blood Eyes. He was almost certain that neither the common Sea Beasts outside nor this enormous monster in front of him would launch an attack on him. This was Deep Sea Affinity¡ª Chen Qi also took a deep breath, feeling the strength of this innate ability once again. It was indeed a gift fit for villainous BOSS monsters! This treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter was not so difficult for him to obtain. The treasure chest on the steps might be his if he took just a few steps forward¡­ However, with his current strength, it was impossible to act against the commands of Little Raven and the Black-eyed Captain. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 17 - 17 - 11 Are you saying that we should return empty-handed?_2 Chapter 17 ¨C 11 Are you saying that we should return empty-handed?_2 ¡°` He had to slowly find an opportunity¡­ Chen Qi touched his chest and looked at the crowd again. For the pirates of Sawshark at this moment, the treasure chest before them seemed as unattainable as the distant heavens. The first mate sighed and furrowed his white eyebrows: ¡°What should we do, Captain?¡± Outside the stone door, bloodthirsty Sea Beasts were still trying to shatter them. There was no time to delay. But the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure in front of them wasn¡¯t something they could obtain easily. They needed the Captain¡¯s directive. The Black-eyed Captain once again glanced at the crack on the ground. He pulled out a bottle of highly concentrated rum from a crew member¡¯s backpack and gulped it down: ¡°We are no match for this monster. However, in legend, the Deep Sea Hunter was not one known for crafting puzzles; his treasures are often placed in the dangerous areas of the ocean. And in those areas, there is usually a fierce Sea Beast. Our great leader of the Black Whale Group had long advised us of this. In such situations, Sawshark is by no means unprepared¡­¡± Oh, you¡¯re still prepared! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. At this moment, the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s gaze turned to Little Crow: ¡°Little Crow, bring out those Sea Beasts you have brought.¡± Little Crow bit her lip and turned to the tall pirate who was specifically responsible for carrying things: ¡°Bring them out!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bang! Four backpacks were thrown into the center of the group, a large quantity of blue liquid flowed out from the bags. Clearly, this was Sawshark¡¯s response to the Blood-Eye Wall. Out from those backpacks, four twisting, wriggling things slowly emerged, sliding their tentacles on the ground. Blue, octopus-like¡ª So this was Sawshark¡¯s preparation¡­ Chen Qi recognized these creatures. Aren¡¯t these Parasitic Sea Beasts? But in terms of quality, they were far superior to the one he encountered at the beginning of his journey. At this moment, a delirious pirate said: ¡°Captain, can these little things really defeat the Blood-Eye Wall?¡± Little Crow, somewhat speechlessly, explained to everyone: ¡°According to the Royal University Medical Journal of the Sea Volume 11, before parasitizing humans, Parasitic Sea Beasts secrete an invisible substance, which is extremely difficult for humans to detect, thereby creating a special scent. This scent can make other Sea Beasts no longer attack humans. Moreover, among the deep-sea species, especially the ancient deep-sea species, there exists a strange balance, and they rarely prey on each other. Some heretics who worship the deep sea coexist with sea monsters precisely because of this! That is to say, if we can reduce the damage Parasitic Sea Beasts cause to humans and let them secrete only this invisible scent, we could temporarily be seen as the same kind by the Sea Beasts. Of course, we still know nothing about the deep sea; this is merely speculation.¡± After finishing in one breath, Little Crow¡¯s throat was a bit dry. At this moment, some pirates were still looking at Little Crow, blinking, unable to comprehend. Chen Qi, as a subordinate, summed it up for Little Crow: ¡°To put it simply, by allowing the Parasitic Sea Beasts to parasitize voluntarily, we might be seen as similar by the Blood-Eye Wall, and then retrieve the treasure chest above the stairs.¡± Little Crow continued: ¡°Yes, but the chances of this method are low, it requires¡­¡± It requires gambling with their lives¡­ Chen Qi added silently in his heart. Bang! Bang! The Black-eyed Captain loudly struck the ground with his long sword, interrupting: ¡°Exactly! My brave warriors, by utilizing the Parasitic Sea Beasts on the ground, we can mask our human scent. We might be able to avoid combat with the Blood-Eye Wall and then take the treasure atop the stairs.¡± Man-made Deep Sea Affinity! That was Sawshark¡¯s method of dealing with the Blood-Eye Wall! Little Crow, whose speech had been interrupted, clenched her fists: ¡°All four of these Sea Beasts had their aggression weakened; even if parasitized, the damage to the body would not be significant. However, Parasitic Sea Beasts are still dangerous, and only those who have a certain adaptability to Sea Beast parasitism can maintain a ¡®parasite time¡¯ for a longer period; otherwise, these defanged Parasitic Sea Beasts are likely to detach from humans.¡± ¡°Exactly, as the ship¡¯s doctor said, these Sea Beasts have had their aggression weakened, very safe!¡± The Black-eyed Captain, focusing on the brighter side, loudly reiterated and surveyed everyone present, ¡°Alright, my brave warriors, who dares to voluntarily place a Parasitic Sea Beast on their shoulder and step over the crack to seize that treasure?¡± At that moment, the Black-eyed Captain fixed his gaze on a dark-skinned salvage diver. This salvage diver, having engaged in fishing and salvaging for many years, had also been infected by a special parasitic fish-like Sea Beast. Later, he spent a great deal of Gold Coin, lying in bed for a month before he came back to life. It is said that those who survive being infected by a Sea Beast develop some resistance to deep-sea creatures. And this salvager had developed such a resistance in his body. Undoubtedly, he was the most suitable candidate. ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ll do it¡­¡± The salvager was an honest and tough man. He glanced at the Black-eyed Captain, clenched his fists, and quietly stepped forward. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He knew it was a death-seeking act. But the Captain¡¯s commands were above all, not to be disobeyed, and resistance from him would be futile. At least, Black-eyed Captain might treat his wife and children kindly after his death. The Black-eyed Captain revealed a gratified smile: ¡°Truly worthy of being a warrior from Sawshark! If we can successfully obtain the treasure and return to our base at the Black Whale Group! At that time, you, who have earned the greatest merit, will definitely receive a full chest of Gold Coin!¡± ¡°` Chapter 18 - 18 - 11 Are you saying that we should return empty-handed?_3 Chapter 18 ¨C 11 Are you saying that we should return empty-handed?_3 Moreover, you should know, the people who managed to obtain the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, without exception, all became famous big figures at sea. The salvager didn¡¯t speak, but silently picked up the treated parasitic Sea Beast and forcefully pressed it against his right arm. The parasitic Sea Beast, sensing the human scent, suddenly stretched out its tentacles and burrowed in! ¡°Ah!¡± The salvager clenched his teeth and let the Sea Beast infiltrate his body. The breath of the deep sea¡ªChen Qi could indeed feel it; as the Sea Beast parasitized, a faint scent of the deep sea indeed began to emanate from the salvager. Just as Little Crow had said, the aggressiveness of these four parasitic Sea Beasts was greatly reduced, and even ordinary people could endure it for a while. ¡°Phew!¡± Following that, the salvager, guided by the parasitic Sea Beast, slowly moved forward, stepping over the terrifying line of the crack. One step, two steps, three steps¡ª He took exactly three steps! The wall of bloodied eyes still hadn¡¯t launched an attack. Everyone¡¯s eyes widened; the wall of bloodied eyes in front of them wouldn¡¯t attack him! This meant that their plan was feasible! The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s hand holding the black blade trembled a bit; that once-unreachable treasure now seemed within reach! They didn¡¯t even need to fight the wall of bloodied eyes to obtain the legendary treasure! Chen Qi observed the salvager. He could feel that the parasitic Sea Beast on his shoulder had sensed something amiss and was about to break free from him. ¡°Keep moving forward!¡± The Black-eyed Captain spread his arms, encouraging him. The salvager slowly ascended the staircase, trying to quicken his pace! However, the next moment, he distinctly felt the parasitic Sea Beast on his shoulder beginning to detach from him! In that instant, his mind was completely covered with limitless blood-red eyes. ¡°No! I can¡¯t do this!¡± He was struck by a wave of fear. Driven by instinct, he ignored the captain¡¯s order, quickly turned around, and then leaped towards the line of the crack! The parasitic Sea Beast detached from his body. Boom! The tentacles on that wall extended again and viciously lashed out. In an instant, the man¡¯s legs were turned into a bloody froth at the edge of the crack! He lay on the ground drenched in blood, struggling to crawl in their direction. Under Little Crow¡¯s guidance, Chen Qi, as the ship¡¯s medic, stepped forward, pulled him over, then bandaged him, and administered painkillers and healing medicine. If this were Earth, at this place, with injuries of this severity, it would have been declared hopeless. But this is the New Sun world, a steampunk world with an explosively distorted tech tree. Injuries like a severed leg could be treated with extraordinary surgery if one had the money and status. Of course, normally, even nobility would have to think twice about the cost of such a surgery. But regardless, there was still a glimmer of hope. At this moment, under this bloody scene, the Black-eyed Captain couldn¡¯t help but curve his lips in a slight smile. Although it was a failure, the salvager¡¯s crossing of the crack line proved that this method was indeed viable! Moreover, unlike before, this time the wall of bloodied eyes didn¡¯t open its eyes after the attack. Now, they just needed to keep trying! The Black-eyed Captain once again surveyed all the crew members: ¡°Is there anyone else willing to undertake this mission?¡± He pondered, aside from the salvager, who else had the resistance of a Sea Beast? At that moment, Little Crow subtly sensed something, silently stepped forward, delicately tip-toed to use his not-so-tall body to block the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s line of sight, and shielded Chen Qi behind him. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Chen Qi was startled by this heartwarming scene, roughly grasping what it meant. Those infected by the Sea Beast could endure for a longer time. Wasn¡¯t that him!? And he wasn¡¯t just infected; to be precise, he was in the process of being infected! For others, this was undoubtedly a suicide mission! But just now, he had confirmed that the Wall of Bloodied Eyes wouldn¡¯t attack him. He truly was the Chosen One! However, this required some acting skills¡­ Chen Qi looked at the crack line, contemplating. The Black-eyed Captain eyed everyone present, assessing each person¡¯s worth. As pirates, many had been attacked by sea beasts. But he needed to choose the most suitable person, one with the highest adaptability, and also one with the least value! All the pirates were terrified, fearing that the Black-eyed Captain might choose them. The Black-eyed Captain glanced at Little Raven, shook his head, and his gaze shifted slightly. And just then, something bizarre occurred. The parasitic sea beast on the ground twisted itself, slowly moving toward Chen Qi. All eyes followed the direction in which the parasitic sea beast was moving. Oh no¡­ Chen Qi had anticipated this scene, watching the slowly creeping parasitic beast. It wasn¡¯t strange, as the parasitic sea beast was also a wild beast and would instinctively attack the weakest person. No one present was weaker than him, except the slaves. This was an opportunity¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s heated peripheral vision turned to the stairs above, to the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure. If he missed this chance, reaching this place again would be challenging. Why not take this opportunity to check out the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure! Deep Sea Affinity was his active skill; he could turn it off, but for various reasons, he had not done so. But first, let¡¯s try turning it off¡­ As soon as Chen Qi thought about it, he felt as if he¡¯d lost a layer of aura from his body. Even after turning it off, the parasitic sea beast continued moving toward Chen Qi at an extremely slow pace. Seems like it didn¡¯t work. This little thing likes me that much, huh¡­ Chen Qi, speechless, turned the Deep Sea Affinity back on. At least this way, he wouldn¡¯t be killed by a sudden sea beast attack. Seeing this, the Black-eyed Captain excitedly picked up the parasitic sea beast and suddenly leaped over Little Raven, coming toward Chen Qi: sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Hmm, the new warrior on my ship, have you been infected by a sea beast?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi nodded, not denying it; his back would reveal everything. The parasitic sea beast in the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s hand extended its tentacles, writhing a few times toward Chen Qi. It seemed this parasitic sea beast really wanted to infect this person, which might buy some more time¡­ The Black-eyed Captain said smilingly: ¡°This beast seems quite eager to devour you, but don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s been defanged. Young man, I¡¯ve always thought you were very courageous. Do you have the confidence to cross that crack line?¡± Do you have the confidence, rather than if you¡¯re willing to cross it? Chen Qi felt somewhat emotional inside, as the other didn¡¯t even give him a chance to choose. Although he performed well, exchanging his life for a faint chance at the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure, to the pirates¡­ No, to many people, this seemed worth it! It was a bloody good deal! In the end, he was just a slave who had recently become a crew member, merely cannon fodder. Leaving the Black Whale Group was the right choice. Let¡¯s do it! Chen Qi took a deep breath. And just as he did, Little Raven coldly spoke: ¡°No! Captain, he¡¯s my subordinate and moreover, his body is too frail to reach the stairs under the parasitic influence of a sea beast. This is just a waste of manpower!¡± The icy gaze under Little Raven¡¯s mask stared intently at the captain, as a tense atmosphere suddenly spread. Ah¡­ Chen Qi had never expected, his immediate superior, Little Raven, to openly challenge the captain of the Sawshark. The pirates didn¡¯t dare interject, for in terms of rank, Little Raven was just below the First Mate, only behind the Black-eyed Captain. The Black-eyed Captain was silent for three seconds, then coldly said: ¡°Are you suggesting we return empty-handed!¡± Chapter 19 - 19 - 12: The Road of Trials Chapter 19 ¨C 12: The Road of Trials Returning empty-handed is the disgrace of pirates. To some extreme pirates, this is even more unbearable than a wife¡¯s infidelity! ¡°Are we going to return empty-handed?¡± The Black-eyed Captain asked again, his voice stern. Little Crow took a deep breath and answered: ¡°This is not returning empty-handed! We have found out that the treasure exists. We could turn back now and share the intelligence with the Deputy Leader and others. With their strength, even this Blood-eyed Wall could be overcome! By then, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter will still belong to us, the Black Whale Pirate Group!¡± ¡°After returning¡­ the treasure will still belong to us!¡± The corner of the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s eye twitched, then he chuckled and said: ¡°How is that possible? You don¡¯t think that we are the only ones who have the intelligence on the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure, do you? We are merely a little ahead of them in time. The other three major pirate groups, even Shell Country¡¯s official navy, are all searching for the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure with all their might! By the time we return and reach headquarters, who knows how many ships will have come to this Sea Beast¡¯s Lair. Then, we might not even catch a glimpse of this crack. The great age of voyaging has already arrived! The ship¡¯s doctor, you and I will make a name for ourselves amidst the waves! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of us, how can we give up now!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Little Crow was rendered speechless for a moment; although she wanted to protect this capable new recruit, she could not win the argument against him. More so, his identity was that of the captain of the Sawshark. Little Crow bit her lip and said again: ¡°He can¡¯t make it, after the fight with the Black Bull, he cried a lot, like a rat in a filthy gutter. Such trash and cowards who can only scream for their mommies and flee in complete disarray, then run into a woman¡¯s arms, will never be able to cross the line of the crack. There are only three precious parasitic Sea Beasts left, they should be given to¡­¡± After crying a lot, trash, coward¡­ Chen Qi was baffled. Although grateful to Little Crow for speaking up for him, it still sounded rather strange. At that moment, the Black-eyed Captain placed his hand on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder: ¡°So young, yet brave enough to overcome the Black Bull! That alone proves he is a warrior! That¡¯s right, young man! Moreover, I remember, you killed a Blood-eyed Bat with a pistol, all by yourself, didn¡¯t you? With such courage, I believe you can step onto that trial stage and help us claim the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure!¡± ¡°He can¡¯t¡­¡± Little Crow clenched her fist and spoke again, but her tone had become somewhat feeble. This guy¡¯s performance, both on the ship and inside the crack, was just too good! Why did he have to perform so well¡­ Chen Qi seemed to sense a resentful expression beneath Little Crow¡¯s mask. Despite their brief acquaintance, Chen Qi had made quite a good impression on her. He was a rare find for her, with both talent and eloquence, a normal person. She had not expected that this new recruit would be dying after just one day¡­ She knew better than anyone that being parasitized by a Sea Beast required not only resistance against deep-sea creatures but also exceptional physical strength. Even with the Yellow Needle, Chen Qi¡¯s physical constitution was far inferior to a salvage worker¡¯s. If even a Second-order Transcendent salvage worker couldn¡¯t manage it, how could Chen Qi? Not to mention his psychological fortitude. The Black-eyed Captain was simply sending him to his death for an almost non-existent chance! Bang! Bang! Sounds of Sea Beasts ramming echoed from above the stone door once again. New cracks began to appear on the stone door. ¡°No¡­¡± Little Crow clenched her fist, a rage hidden behind her mask so intense she even considered punching the captain to buy some time. The Black-eyed Captain spoke once more: ¡°Stop being unreasonable, Little Crow. If it really comes to it, we can simply hold a vote to decide!¡± A choice through voting¡­ Undoubtedly, the result would not change. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes gleamed; let him see just what the Deep Sea Hunter was hiding. You two don¡¯t need to argue over me anymore¡­ Chen Qi stepped forward, interrupting them, and said: ¡°Let me try.¡± His ordinary voice rippled like waves, reverberating through everyone¡¯s minds! The pirates were all taken aback. They never expected that this youngster, who had just experienced the terrifying Blood-eyed Wall, would dare to step forward! ¡°That¡¯s a man!¡± A pirate, with genuine admiration, tossed him a bottle of rum. Chen Qi caught the slightly sweet rum, drank half, and then threw the bottle onto the ground. This is courting death¡­ Little Crow furrowed her brow, she was merely a small ship¡¯s doctor, unable to stop what was happening. All she could do now was lament her own impotence and weakness. The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s heart burst with joy; he patted Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder: ¡°Well done, lad! If you truly get the treasure, a box of gold, no, two boxes! And an Occupation Card that leads to the Transcendent path! Even a ship of your own! All yours! From now on, you¡¯ll be the pride of the Sawshark!¡± Oh, and if you have a particular type of woman in mind, you can tell me that too! ¡°Even if you don¡¯t get the treasure, just for your courage, I¡¯m willing to give you fifty gold coins in the name of the captain!¡± The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s eyes were pitch black with a weirdness about them, yet at this moment, he managed to squeeze out the smile of a kind-hearted uncle. This reward is really something¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t believe in such empty promises. The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s kindness was merely lip service. In the captain¡¯s eyes, he was nothing more than a temporary tool, as well as a live commodity. For pirates, interests always came first. Compared to the lip service of the Black-eyed Captain, he was more concerned about what treasures the Deep Sea Hunter actually had. Chen Qi could feel that the Black Whale Pirate Group was indeed not suitable for him. It was time to prepare an escape plan. But before escaping, he must figure out a way to get his hands on something good. The Black-eyed Captain leaned forward, already eager to place the parasitic sea creature on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Captain, let me do it myself,¡± Chen Qi said. He conveniently grabbed a tentacle at the bottom of the parasitic sea creature, lifting it, and slowly moved toward the crack. Although he possessed Deep Sea Affinity, this was not without difficulty for him. This was a true test of his acting skills. The parasitic sea creature was large enough that if placed on the shoulder at the right angle, it wouldn¡¯t be apparent that he wasn¡¯t actually parasitized. The real key was in the acting; he needed to show the pain and struggle of being parasitized. ¡°Good¡ª¡± Chen Qi said in his heart, then placed the parasitic sea creature on his shoulder and pressed down hard. In an instant, the parasitic sea creature began to wriggle, its slimy tentacles started to approach his arms, his armpits! ¡°Huff¡ª¡± Chen Qi panicked inside. Things were not as simple as he had imagined! The parasitic sea creature was truly a forbidden being, acting beyond his expectations in an instant. The slimy tentacles kept squirming, stimulating his body¡¯s senses. The parasitic tentacles were like a clingy kitten, constantly rubbing against his body. This feeling¡­ It was so itchy, so slimy, and somewhat comforting¡ª To show a face of pain under such comfortable circumstances was indeed a test. ¡°This thing feels like it could be used in the massage industry¡­¡± Chen Qi forcibly showed a pained expression, encouraging himself. Then, he slowly stepped over the forbidden line drawn by the Deep Sea Hunter. Thud, thud¡ª One step, two steps, three steps, four steps! With each step he took, he could hear the excited cheers of the crowd behind him. Maybe I should run and tease them¡­ Chen Qi estimated the timing, taking one step after another forward. In just a moment, he had already surpassed the salvage worker¡¯s record! ¡°Ah¡­¡± The little crow was flustered for a moment. Something wasn¡¯t quite right! With his physical condition, he shouldn¡¯t have lasted this long! Was it because of the Yellow Needle? Or because of the sea beast lurking inside him? When he comes back, I¡¯ll have to do a full-body check-up on him, from top to bottom, inside and out. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll never have that chance again¡­ the little crow sighed internally. Suddenly, Chen Qi stopped moving. Oh no! He can¡¯t hold on anymore! The Black-eyed Captain was shocked and immediately encouraged him: ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, hold on!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t give up! Think of your family, think of your unfinished ventures!¡± ¡°Get through this, and everything will get better! There¡¯s no hurdle you can¡¯t overcome!¡± ¡°You can always find another woman, you can always earn more money!¡± ¡°You¡¯re still young, still a youth, with endless possibilities!¡± Under the captain¡¯s lead, at this moment, these rough and tough pirates all turned into positive energy mentors, starting to offer encouragement. Having walked so many steps, without a doubt, Chen Qi was their biggest hope this time! Acting in pain was truly difficult, but thankfully what he left for the crowd was only a dashing back view¡­ Chen Qi was somewhat speechless; he had already tried to walk as slowly as possible. That should be enough¡­ Then, Chen Qi firmly held the sea beast on his shoulder and suddenly accelerated, stepping over the threshold! Accelerate! This instant sent all the pirates into a frenzy of excitement. The treasure chest of the Deep Sea Hunter, situated upon the steps, was now just a quick shake away from him. ¡°I¡¯ve made it!¡± Chen Qi stepped over the last step, crouched down, and first winked at the wall of bloodshot eyes. After all, this was something from beneath the lair of that old monster. I¡¯m taking it, okay?¡ª The wall of bloodshot eyes did not respond; it was a creation of the deep sea and did not care for the treasures left behind by the Deep Sea Hunter. Under the baptism of time, the turquoise chest had become somewhat mottled, covered in dust, but one could still tell that the chest was exquisite and magnificent. In the tense atmosphere, Chen Qi slowly wiped the dust off the turquoise chest with his hand and then lifted it up. This chest was welded to the ground¡ª There were no traps around, and it wasn¡¯t a mimic¡­ Chen Qi observed again, noting a prominent latch on the chest. After repeatedly confirming, he gently pressed the latch. With a ¡°click,¡± the lid of the chest slowly opened to reveal the treasures inside. Chapter 20 - 20 - 13 Hunter Yu Huo Chapter 20 ¨C 13 Hunter Yu Huo ¡°Wow, a golden legend¡­¡± A wave of dusty air hit him in the face. ¡°Cough, cough! No glowing items, just a lot of dust¡­¡± Chen Qi coughed twice, carefully inspecting the items inside the chest. Inside the chest were three items: a sheepskin scroll, a cerulean card, and a golden amber gemstone. Although there was no blinding golden light, without a doubt, these were genuine treasures! At this moment, as Chen Qi reached the treasure chest, a loud shout came from behind him. ¡°He¡­ he really did it! He actually made it to that place!¡± ¡°Look, the parasitic sea beast is still writhing, gnawing at his body! Can he still hold on?¡± ¡°Quick! Throw the stuff down quickly¡­¡± However, right now, Chen Qi was uninterested in those voices. He just wanted to know what exactly the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure was. He opened the sheepskin scroll, and at the very top, it was written: ¡°To the adventurer who has come to this place, If you have made it to this point, then you or your group must have fought a bloody battle with the deep-sea monsters of the ocean. After my death, the great whale will inevitably traverse the white mist of the setting sun, returning to this world. And in this ocean, there must be hunters to slay them. To the adventurers who battled against the Wall of Blood Eyes, please accept this lone hunter¡¯s gift, celebrating your fight.¡± Between life and death¡­ Chen Qi looked down at his fairly clean clothes and the sea beast massaging his shoulder. The massage strength and frequency by this parasitic sea beast were quite good. Massages can unblock meridians and promote blood circulation. He indeed considered it a bloody battle experience. Next, Chen Qi briefly skimmed the subsequent content. The rest comprised location descriptions. ¡°Left of the Moonstone City Bell Tower¡­¡± ¡°Under the triangular whirlpool¡­¡± All locations, this was a treasure map. The Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure actually included a map recording all treasure locations. Chen Qi tried to memorize these locations as best as he could. However, judging by the content, the Deep Sea Hunter mostly buried treasure in a typical manner, placing it near a dangerous sea beast. Most supposed Deep Sea Hunter treasures were merely rumors. A map of the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasures was among the most legendary in the entire ocean! If the Black Whale Pirate Group behind him knew about it, they would probably jump with excitement. What a valuable thing! Chen Qi memorized some locations before closing the sheepskin scroll and shifting his gaze to the cerulean card. This card should be a Skill Card¡­ In the cracks, apart from cards closely related to Transcendent occupations, the most common cards were Skill Cards. As long as conditions were met, a Skill Card could directly grant a Transcendent a skill. This card depicted an abstract oil painting of a fisherman sitting calmly on a small boat in a dark gray storm, fishing with ease. The moment he held the Skill Card, a prompt appeared. [Skill Card ¨C Stormy Fishing: Learning Requirements: None Effect: This card contains knowledge of Transcendent fishing. Even in a storm, you can still catch a big fish. Description: Are you troubled by the lack of fish when fishing?] In the Witch Sea area, sea fishing indeed was a decent skill, but considering this was a deep-sea hunter¡¯s treasure, even Transcendent fishing seemed unworthy¡­ Chen Qi bit his lip. One last thing left! Chen Qi reached out and gently picked up the golden amber gemstone. Its color was not bright, even somewhat dull, but within it, faintly visible flames burned. The faintly burning flames gave a feeling of warmth and tranquility, as if carrying infinite power. An eye-catching prompt appeared! [Yu Huo of the Hunter: Description: The remaining fire obtained by the hunter in the Sunken Lighthouse, imbued with Transcendent power. Nature Form: Light, Blade Effect: Light of Yu Huo: Slightly increases the strength of your first to fourth-tier Transcendent occupations. Hunter¡¯s Will: Yu Huo contains a lifetime of battle knowledge of the Deep Sea Hunter, dramatically enhancing your combat learning speed. Note: We are hunters; they are the prey. May you inherit the will of the hunter, slaying the deep-sea monsters of this world!] Within the amber, it seemed one could see a hunter wrestling with a great whale in a storm, his eyes ablaze with fire-like madness, giving off a terrifying yet reassuring feeling. Just by looking at it, an intense sense of mystery engulfed him. Yu Huo¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s heart skipped a beat. As someone who had traded many rare items, he knew its value! sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such an item usually only appeared in narrative texts! In player forums, several major events¡¯ storylines revolved around competing for Yu Huo. The first ability, although only a slight enhancement, considering it neither as equipment nor an Occupation Card, but as an indiscriminate boost to Transcendent occupations¡¯ core, its value was enormous! After all, even an old monster with top-tier gear could significantly enhance its strength with this item. For pioneers, a slight enhancement from an Occupation Card was already immensely helpful! Not to mention the hunter¡¯s will, many second-tier occupation bonuses only slightly enhanced learning speed. Dramatically increasing combat learning speed while containing a legendary hunter¡¯s knowledge. This item could be considered a ¡°zero-tier Occupation Card,¡± a zero-tier Occupation Card named ¡°Hunter.¡± An absolute treasure! This was what belonged in the Deep Sea Hunter Treasure Box! Just by touching it, Chen Qi could vaguely feel the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s desire to hunt monsters. Taking this item meant, in a sense, inheriting the hunter¡¯s will! However, with his Deep Sea Affinity talent, Chen Qi¡¯s chances of fighting deep-sea monsters were relatively low. After all, his aura seemed stronger than even the Wall of Blood Eyes! If the Deep Sea Hunter had any spirit, they¡¯d probably kill this aberrant with a single strike. ¡°Rest in peace. I will inherit the power within.¡± Hunting humans could also count as hunting, right¡­ Chen Qi stowed his smile, adjusted his viewpoint, and put everything away. All three items were small enough to fit in his large pockets, even the sheepskin scroll. In a short while, the voices behind him grew louder. ¡°Can you still stand?!¡± ¡°Hey, hey, hey! Has he already been completely taken over by the parasitic sea beast?¡± ¡°Captain, the cracks in the stone gate behind us are widening; the monsters are about to break through!¡± At this moment, everyone speculated that Chen Qi had been completely parasitized, becoming a slave to the sea beast. After all, the sea beast on his shoulder seemed increasingly excited! You¡¯re pirates; stay calm. Haven¡¯t you seen big waves before¡­ Chen Qi stood up, turned, and looked at the anxious members of the Sawshark below the stairs. Seeing this, Black-eyed Captain stretched his neck and bellowed in his loud voice: ¡°Can you hold on? If not, throw down the items from the chest first!¡± At least put on a show to ensure my safety first¡­ Chen Qi remained silent, looking quietly at everything below. Black-eyed Captain didn¡¯t care about his life, only the items in the chest. His pitch-black eyes revealed a pirate¡¯s fervor, the kind that could kill everyone for treasure. Would he descend and hand this precious treasure to the Black Whale Pirate Group? Though Chen Qi had long prepared to escape, he still questioned himself again. He remembered the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s promise, two chests of gold¡ª if he descended and handed over these items. Would the captain really keep his word then? No, without a doubt, the reward would probably be less than one percent of the treasure¡¯s value. As a constituent under the Black Whale Group, which was unlike other free pirate groups, they strictly managed their members. If he performed too outstandingly, he would undoubtedly be closely watched. The only good thing in the Black Whale Group was having a reliable mentor¡ªBlack Crow. Although Black Crow treated him well, given her undercover status, she might not survive the storm. Moreover, his body lacked wounds from the parasitic sea beast, meaning his Deep Sea Affinity could be exposed. His body risked dissection¡­ He had no choice; his body was too enticing. Escaping was the correct choice, the only choice¡­ Surviving, inheriting the hunter¡¯s will, and embarking on a path of strength as a hunter was what he should do. Chen Qi pondered. He was in his unique safe zone, under the Wall of Blood Eyes. Outside, deep-sea monsters slammed against the stone wall, and the Sawshark was about to plunge into chaos. Now was the best time. ¡°Hoo¡ª¡± Chen Qi sorted out his cluttered thoughts and exhaled deeply. Next, he looked at the black knife at Black-eyed Captain¡¯s waist, a cold light flashing in his eyes. Chapter 21 - 21 - 14 Black Sword Chapter 21 ¨C 14 Black Sword The stone door behind them had already been punched through by the monsters, and they couldn¡¯t wait to enjoy a feast of human flesh. The pirates lifted their heads and all looked at Chen Qi, the parasitic sea beast on his shoulder was moving more and more violently! Chen Qi¡¯s gaze landed on the black knife at the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s waist. The black knife, forged by ancient smiths, was a rather powerful weapon. Perhaps, he could ¡°borrow¡± this black knife. But this might require a bit of acting. ¡°Can you come down!¡± In this most dangerous moment, the Black-eyed Captain shouted loudly, trying to awaken Chen Qi¡¯s consciousness! Chen Qi lowered his head slightly and said painfully: ¡°Captain¡­ I¡­ see¡­ blood-red eyes, they keep closing in on me! It¡¯s coming!¡± Wasn¡¯t this a bit too exaggerated¡­ He clenched his teeth tightly, attempting to show a look of excruciating pain. Blood-red eyes emerged! The little raven saw this scene and instantly understood everything, saying with professional knowledge: ¡°The parasitic sea beast releases a trace of toxin into the bloodstream while emitting an extraordinary sound similar to that of a sea demon. Under such circumstances, severe hallucinations occur!¡± His spirit has finally collapsed¡­ The little raven shook her head. Previously, when Chen Qi managed to walk up the stairs smoothly, she already felt it was abnormal; this did not fit his constitution at all. Now that hallucinations had appeared, this was the behavior expected of an ordinary person after being parasitized by a sea beast! ¡°Hallucination?¡± The Black-eyed Captain shouted, clearly only a step away, clearly the sea beast had not left him. And now, the guy was hallucinating! ¡°Yes, this is a normal behavior. For example, the common skin crawler can make humans turn on each other and kill each other.¡± The little raven adjusted her mask. The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s heart felt like it was being minced. The guy must be fighting fiercely with the parasitic sea beast now, struggling for control of his body! It might work¡­ Chen Qi took two steps back: ¡°No¡­ the blood-red eyes have grown hands¡­ it¡¯s getting closer again! It¡¯s going to attack me¡­ I need a weapon! Captain, your knife, lend it to me, only a slash, only a slash with the black blade can kill this monster!¡± He clenched his left hand into a fist and swung it twice into the air. Still too exaggerated, and the voice was a bit low¡­ thought Chen Qi to himself, feeling his acting was indeed not very good. ¡°Even his voice has become weak, indeed, physical strength has reached its limit.¡± The little raven, seeing this, shook her head helplessly. Physical strength at its limit¡­ The Black-eyed Captain, hearing the ship doctor¡¯s words, became extremely anxious. The black knife at his waist was a treasure he got from the belly of a giant anglerfish, his most precious possession! He would perfume the knife every week. The Black-eyed Captain softly told the crew behind him: ¡°Give me a better quality curved knife¡­¡± However, in the next second, he suddenly interrupted himself. His black knife was very special, completely different from the curved knives commonly used by his crew! sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not much time left¡­ The Black-eyed Captain took his black knife in hand, humming softly to himself: ¡°Fill the dead man¡¯s box with gold¡­¡± He was a gambler; a 99% chance to get 1 gold coin, and a 1% chance to get 50 gold coins, he would unhesitatingly choose the latter. If he could get the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, then losing a black knife was nothing at all. As a pirate, he had to pursue bigger treasures and bigger possibilities! Only by doing so could he ride atop the waves, ungoverned by anyone! Amidst the roars of sea beasts outside, the Black-eyed Captain slowly tossed the black knife upward. He didn¡¯t throw it too fast, afraid of alarming the blood-eyed wall behind Chen Qi! Bang! Chen Qi caught the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s black knife with his right hand. [Black Knife: Nature Phase: Blade (This knife is born for combat) Description: This knife has extremely high durability, and the blade has a special black blade aura. On hitting an enemy, it causes considerable black aura damage (this black aura induces fear). Description: Slash its flesh, grant its fear.] The blade seemed to be covered in layers of black dust, but it gave a feeling of extreme sharpness, capable of tearing flesh apart. This weapon already involved transcendent power, typically requiring third-order transcendent strength to wield it. This weapon was quite famous, worthy of being called a small divine artifact. Seeing the other party get the weapon, the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s tone sped up in encouragement: ¡°How is it, can you manage it! Can you defeat the blood-red eyes and come to us!¡± I¡¯ll give it a try. These blood-red eyes aren¡¯t easy to deal with¡­ Chen Qi grasped the hilt and tried swinging it a few times. It felt very handy, truly the Captain¡¯s knife! But at this moment, a huge sound rang out again. Boom! Boom! The stone door behind them collided heavier and heavier, a significant crack appeared on the door! The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s forehead was already covered in fine beads of sweat: ¡°How is it! Have you killed the blood-red eyes, come down quickly! Come to a safe place, come to us, we will protect you¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded seriously. Why aren¡¯t you moving!? The Black-eyed Captain felt his heartbeat getting faster and faster. His nod didn¡¯t mean he would come down. The Black-eyed Captain asked, trying to stay calm: ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Captain¡­ in front of me, another treasure chest has appeared¡­ it opened its mouth¡­ if there are no gold coins, it will eat¡­ me. ¡­ If only there were more gold coins¡­ I need gold coins¡­¡± ¡°A mimic¡­¡± At this moment, the Black-eyed Captain felt his heart pounding, causing him to tremble all over! Why did the hallucination have a follow-up! Isn¡¯t it just creating empty promises? I can do that too¡­ Chen Qi smiled inwardly. If he continued, he could promise the Black-eyed Captain several more ¡°ifs.¡± Come on, Captain, as long as you try harder, I¡¯ll definitely come down. But unfortunately, the time was up. Boom! No time for the Black-eyed Captain to think, a deep-sea toad suddenly smashed, and the stone door was shattered with a crash! Nearly a hundred deep-sea monsters rushed in, with blood-stained mouths wide open, ready to enjoy a delicious feast. Chen Qi looked at the monsters below him. Next, it was about waiting for a moment, and then escaping amidst the chaos. The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s face was ashen, his eyes fixed tightly on the blue treasure chest of the Deep Sea Hunter on the steps above. In this short time, he felt hope and despair. The monsters¡¯ howls from behind pierced through the Captain¡¯s spine. Chen Qi waited silently. However, in the next instant, something unexpected happened. The Black-eyed Captain suddenly grabbed the curved knife behind him, then rushed straight ahead, crossing the dangerous crack line! He couldn¡¯t give up the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure so easily! ¡°!!¡± Dare to cross that line¡­ Chen Qi was a bit shocked. The moment the Black-eyed Captain stepped over the crack line, tentacles struck down from the wall, impacting like a giant python! The Black-eyed Captain should have specialized in combat as a third-rank blade phase transcendent. Chen Qi found it difficult to capture his burst speed at that moment. Clang! Clang! He quickly placed the curved knife in front of him, instantly slashing twice to block the giant tentacles. At this moment, the tentacles of the blood-eyed wall curved and retracted slightly. Praiseworthy courage, but that was all¡­ Chen Qi sighed. The next moment, the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s curved knife shattered, and he was forced away from the crack line by the tentacle¡¯s impact. Accompanied by the last attempt, a feeling of despair surged back in. The disheveled Black-eyed Captain raised his head, staring blankly at the steps above, he seemed to see Chen Qi being torn apart by the waves of sea beasts, and the treasure in that blue chest would forever be lost within the corpses, never to be obtained¡­ So close, so close¡­ Chen Qi had given him hope, yet in the end, he had also bestowed upon him despair. Now, he had to turn around and face the sea beasts behind him. ¡°Everyone, form a defensive circle! Prepare to break out with full force!¡± With a loud bang! The stone door behind them suddenly shattered, and the sea beasts with blood-stained mouths charged in, ready to feast. The Black-eyed Captain mustered all his strength, roaring: ¡°We¡­ are preparing¡­ to set sail!!!¡± ¡°Aye, Captain!¡± The pirates of the Sawshark immediately formed ranks, shifting their focus from the treasure to battle the sea beasts behind them. ¡°Gold coins, gold coins¡­¡± This amount of money wasn¡¯t enough, why am I so poor¡­ The slow-reacting little raven was still rummaging in her waist pouch, trying to find some gold coins to help Chen Qi solve the mimic in his hallucination. Suddenly, she paused, her trembling hands slowly stopped, accepting the harsh reality. Alas, another recruit has died¡­ She raised her head sadly, ready to take one last look at this interesting and capable new recruit. At the top of the steps, because of the sea beast¡¯s commotion, the wall with blood-red eyes opened once again. Beneath the red glow of the scarlet eyes, Chen Qi stood calmly, as if he had accepted his fate. ¡°Goodbye¡­¡± Suddenly, the little raven shivered all over. In the end, Chen Qi smiled at her, it seemed like he said something. At that moment, she felt a strange sensation, this recruit seemed not desperate or afraid, but extraordinarily calm, so calm that he merged with the blood-eyed wall¡­ Even more, he seemed even more inscrutable than the blood-eyed wall itself. Boom! A tentacle charged at her! Due to the sea beasts, she had to engage in battle. Why¡­ The little raven shook her head, taking a syringe and stabbing herself, turning around. As a medic, she now had to show her true skills! ¡°Set sail! Go home!¡± ¡°Go home!¡± Amidst the shouts, the pirates of the Sawshark drew their weapons, fighting with all their might against the sea beasts! In an instant, the blood of sea beasts and pirates mixed, splattering in this treasure cave¡­ They fought with all their strength, swearing to carve out a path home! As the little raven and the Black-eyed Captain, blood-stained, prepared to leave the cave, glancing back one more time. Their pupils involuntarily constricted, their minds trembling. On the steps above, only a resealed treasure chest remained. No painful wails, no corpse, no fresh blood¡­ The man beneath the scarlet eyes was gone entirely, as if he had never existed. Chapter 22 - 22 - 15 Set Sail! Chapter 22 ¨C 15 Set Sail! ¡°If fate allows, then let¡¯s meet again upon the vast sea¡­¡± Chen Qi packed his things and left the stone gate early while the crew was fighting the sea beasts. The Black-eyed Captain and the little crow both held back some of their strength, and they probably had some combat supplies left as well. As long as they didn¡¯t touch that bloody eye wall, the Sawshark probably wouldn¡¯t suffer serious casualties. With the little crow¡¯s skill level, he should be fine¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Although their time together was short, his impression of the little crow was quite good. The other party was not a witch or a princess, yet she became a hit character in the Witch Sea block, which was not without reason. Although sometimes she would display a sinister laugh, hee hee hee, and had a bit of a violent streak, she indeed was a good person and had given him quite a bit. If there was a chance in the future, maybe they could collaborate again. But on this vast sea, without strength, you can¡¯t accomplish anything. Along the way, he encountered only sea beasts, and none deliberately made it difficult for him; some sea beasts even brought him some disgusting bat corpses, fearing he might starve¡­ They were all very friendly, even giving Chen Qi a feeling of returning home. ¡°But I¡¯m a human after all, and I can¡¯t eat these things¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at these sea beasts; although he possessed a Deep Sea Affinity, there was no doubt that, both in appearance and mentality, he was a bona fide human. ¡°After getting out, I need to advance to a Transcendent as quickly as possible.¡± The exit of the crack appeared before his eyes. Chen Qi put down the parasitic sea beast that had been massaging his shoulder. The massage was comfortable, but it was also time to say goodbye. ¡°Goodbye, quaint little thing.¡± Chen Qi hastened his pace and left the crack. Although the chance of being caught up was very low, it would be troublesome if someone was fast enough. ¡­ Before long, Chen Qi passed through the narrow, dark passage and came out of the crack. The sunlight shone on him once again. The azure sky and the sparkling sea surface complemented each other, and the Black Whale Group¡¯s steam sailboat, the Sawshark, was right in front of him. The sunlight was really dazzling; it must be close to noon by now¡­ Chen Qi covered part of the sunlight with his hand. After getting used to the light, he walked toward the Sawshark. Based on the information he had gathered, for the sake of maximizing combat capability, all the members of the Sawshark had entered the crack. After all, even if people stayed on the ship, they couldn¡¯t relay any unexpected situations into the crack. This was only information from others, not necessarily accurate¡­ But even if there were people left behind, their strength shouldn¡¯t be too strong. Chen Qi climbed up the rope ladder and arrived on the deck of the Sawshark, carefully looking around. As expected, he saw two people with their arms bandaged inside the ship¡¯s sick bay. It was someone whose arms had been bitten by sharks, and since he was almost frontline capable, he didn¡¯t go into the crack. The person lay on the deck, sunbathing, sleeping very soundly¡­ He wouldn¡¯t interfere with Chen Qi¡¯s escape. Chen Qi first went to the dining room, took the sea chart used for decoration off the wall, picked up a bag of bread and two cans, and during the process, he was lucky to get his hands on a simple compass. The entire process was performed with great dexterity. After taking the food, he made his way to the stern of the ship. At the stern, five steam dinghies meant for emergencies were suspended. The steam dinghies weren¡¯t large, but their structure was clever and delicate, with a characteristic steampunk style. Their front end was equipped with a small steam engine, and three propellers were installed at the bottom. At the bow was a simple steering wheel, and by adjusting the angle of the wheel, it ensured safe passage through complex sea conditions. On the bow was also a simple lantern. On the side of the ship, in dark gold letters, the name ¡°Black Spiral Propeller Sea Industry Company¡± was written. It seemed like a legitimate brand and must have been quite expensive. Hopefully, it wasn¡¯t some rubbish cobbled together from counterfeit parts¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands; he had already seen the vast ocean and his freedom lay before him! Now, there was just one little problem troubling him. ¡°How do I get this boat down?¡± Chen Qi looked at the hoisting mechanisms that secured the boat and fell into thought. It seemed like it required a key, but he should be able to force it off violently. He picked up the captain¡¯s black blade, aimed at the connection, and stabbed forcefully! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Strength worked wonders! Whoosh! The steam dinghy fell onto the water with a ¡°bang¡±. Worthy of the captain¡¯s blade, it was indeed handy! ¡°Almost ready, set sail.¡± Chen Qi took another look around. Suddenly, he spotted something conspicuous dangling below. A finely crafted steel fishing rod! On the handle of the fishing rod, there were also delicate golden patterns. Pirates usually keep valuable things on their person, or hidden in strange objects. And this item, judging from the patterns, seemed quite valuable¡­ It looked like a branded item, but he didn¡¯t know whose it was. Never mind, he took it! Chen Qi tossed the fishing rod and his backpack onto the boat, then spent 5 seconds studying the small boat. This must be the engine¡¯s ignition device, like this, like this, it should start now¡­ Chen Qi jumped onto the small boat, looking out at the boundless sea before him. As the moment to embark approached, the sea breeze blew over, freeing his train of thought. Suddenly, he remembered the anime he watched as a child, about a young boy who aspired to become king of the pirates, setting sail from a small town! This must be his first time at sea! Going out to sea is always exciting. Alone in a small boat, he was stepping into the new world after the apocalypse. But without a good ship, the real voyage would likely be much more arduous. Not to mention the dangers lurking in these waters. The sea breeze gently brushed his black hair as Chen Qi looked out to sea, smiling wryly. At that moment, he suddenly recalled the promotional video for the game ¡®Descent.¡¯ ¡®Descent,¡¯ as a massive open-world game, was divided into six major sections, with six countries as borders. As the flames of the day gradually waned, centuries of peace were shattered, and blood and fire rekindled the land. Above the Witch Sea, beneath the deep sea, witches revived, and great whales brought the tides, sweeping across the borders. In such a world, the weak are monsters¡¯ fodder, and only powerful Transcendents have a chance to grasp their own fate. Before crossing over, his main account was a Fourth-Rank Pet Beast Trainer from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom sector, aiming to become a master beast trainer. Moreover, as ¡®Descent¡¯ was a beta game, the world¡¯s storyline hadn¡¯t developed much. His knowledge of the Witch Sea sector wasn¡¯t extensive. However, for every player, ¡®Descent¡¯ was filled with vast unknowns and dangers. Even high and mighty nobles fell because of these unknowns, which is what made it captivating. The keywords of the Witch Sea sector floated into Chen Qi¡¯s mind. The sea, Crack Tide, flesh implants, wealth, treasures, steampunk technology, monsters¡­ These were the underlying themes of the Kingdom of Shell and the Witch Sea sector. And the Crack Tide and the Flower Witch were preludes to the main storyline of the Witch Sea. According to his guess, now was just the eve of the story. Even the Crack Tide might not have arrived yet¡­ After the Descent, the Witch Sea would get lively! But by then, survival skills would be even more essential. ¡°Need to get stronger quickly, to advance to a Transcendent.¡± As Chen Qi pondered, he started the steamboat¡¯s engine. Now, he couldn¡¯t treat this world merely as a game. He wasn¡¯t a player who could be resurrected after death, but rather someone constantly facing the danger of death. This was a real world, one he had to take seriously¡­ Having crossed into another world, he had to make the best of his life. Looking at the waves, Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts were complex and hard to describe. In this world, you either rot in the sea or become a legend, one that could topple the entire world! In a hazy vision, he seemed to see himself after setting out to sea, amidst a massive storm, with monsters surging over the sea towards him like a raging tide. ¡°A high inspiration, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi chuckled to himself. No matter what, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. With the roar of the propeller and engine, the small boat sailed toward the open sea! Embarking on the voyage! ¡­ ¡­ Chapter 23 - 23 - 16 The Storm Approaches Chapter 23 ¨C 16 The Storm Approaches ¡­ ¡­ On the small island within the crack of the Sea Beast cave, the first mate of the Sawshark forcefully pressed their captain¡¯s head into the seawater with his bulky hands. Gurgle, gurgle~ This was usually a method of interrogation, but it was also the quickest way to calm down those who had gone mad. Now, their captain needed to be calmed down. The first mate pressed the captain¡¯s head into the seawater for a full minute before releasing him: ¡°Calm now?¡± The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s head popped out of the water and he immediately said: ¡°No! That black blade is my beloved, I can¡¯t be without¡­¡± Gurgle, gurgle¡ª Before he could finish, the first mate fiercely pushed the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s head back into the water. ¡°A blade can always be found again.¡± The first mate displayed an indifferent expression, it wasn¡¯t his knife after all. If he wasn¡¯t sober yet, then it was time for another dunk in the seawater! It was at this time, having finished checking the situation on the ship and dealing with the wounded, that little Raven came before the two men: ¡°One of the Sawshark¡¯s emergency boats is missing, he might have taken it and escaped¡­¡± The first mate blinked, asking in a slightly puzzled whisper: ¡°Are you saying he really left the Sea Beast cave before us, boarded our ship and then took off with it?¡± ¡°Yes, though I find it hard to believe, that¡¯s the situation at the moment.¡± ¡°How did he manage to do that?¡± The first mate looked utterly bewildered. ¡°It¡¯s not impossible¡­¡± Little Raven nudged her mask, looking like she had already grasped the entire picture of the event, ¡°While cases are extremely rare, certain special types of parasitic Sea Beasts can achieve long-term parasitism in humans, and some have even established perfect symbiotic relationships. Have you heard of ¡®skin-walkers¡¯? These belong to a more advanced type of parasitic Sea Beasts that can mimic humans for up to a month. Although the parasitic Sea Beast used on him was not of this kind, we cannot dismiss the possibility of mutations. After parasitism, his speed and strength increased rather than diminished, and the parasitic Sea Beast gave him a partial Sea Beast scent. Hence, his chance of escaping in the Illusion was real.¡± This was the knowledge of a deep-sea researcher¡­ Little Raven hooked the corner of her mouth with a scholar¡¯s pride. The first mate sighed: ¡°A mutated Sea Beast, which means he really escaped with the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure.¡± Treasure! At that moment, upon hearing these words, the Black-eyed Captain again lifted his head from the water: ¡°Pursue! Set sail now! We must catch him! He has my treasure¡­¡± Gurgle! Gurgle! Before he could finish, he was once again pushed under by the first mate: ¡°Pursue what! With everyone so badly injured, we need to rest and recover. Besides, in this vast sea and after so much time, we have no idea which direction he went. He might have been infected by the Sea Beast and already gone into the sea¡­¡± Finding someone on the open sea was harder than one could imagine. Moreover, in the legends, those parasitized by Sea Beasts eventually stepped into the sea and forever became part of it. In other words, that parasitic Sea Beast might have caused Chen Qi to cast himself into the sea. The first mate truly did not believe Chen Qi was still alive. ¡°Sea Beasts turn to water, if he couldn¡¯t rid himself of the parasitic Sea Beast¡¯s infection, then plunging into the sea would be his only outcome¡­ But if he did escape, then he must be gravely injured¡­¡± Little Raven shook her head, rationality told her that Chen Qi wouldn¡¯t have a very good outcome. But her emotions still believed that Chen Qi was still alive. ¡°No! No! He won¡¯t die!¡± At that moment, the Black-eyed Captain suddenly lifted his head fiercely, both his emotions and logic convinced that Chen Qi was alive! He roared loudly: ¡°That man is extraordinary, I believe in him! He has inherited the will of my black blade, he¡¯s sure to survive!¡± ¡°Humph, talking about inheriting wills now, are you two that close? Wasn¡¯t it you who foolishly gave him the knife¡­¡± Little Raven¡¯s mouth curled up, mercilessly mocking, having completely forgotten the promise to find Gold Coin to help Chen Qi with the treasure chest monster. At last, the captain, who always broke his promises, was getting his just deserts! ¡°Done for, captain, have you lost your mind¡­¡± The first mate shook his head and pressed hard, submerging the captain¡¯s head back into the water. The treasure they had finally laid eyes on had vanished into thin air, sending the captain into a troubled state of mind. The first mate spoke to the Black-eyed Captain earnestly: ¡°Captain, you need to look at the problem from a different angle. Don¡¯t focus on the fact that he¡¯s escaped, but rather that the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure has emerged from underneath the Blood Eye Wall of the Sea Beast cave! Imagine the treasure chest has grown legs and made it to a safe place! Do you remember the days we caught Mandrake? You can think of him as a Mandrake.¡± The Black-eyed Captain calmed down a bit in the water, then raised his head to speak: ¡°Yeah¡­ Even if he has run off, this treasure is far easier to get than the chest behind the Wall of Blood Eyes. Isn¡¯t this just like getting a new treasure map!¡± The only worry is that once the news gets out, those above will sooner or later come looking for us, and then my treasure¡­¡± Deluding oneself¡­ Little Raven looked at these two people with utter speechlessness. Way too naive! They completely overlooked the possibility that Chen Qi might sell the treasure or be forced to hand it over to other pirates who had their eyes on him. The first mate spoke again: ¡°Now, are you calm, Captain?¡± The Black-eyed Captain nodded: ¡°Calm down. As long as we keep the news within our Black Whale Group, this treasure will sooner or later be mine¡­ No! It will be ours, The Sawshark¡¯s!¡± On second thought, I should really thank him! Thank him for finding us a new ¡®treasure map¡¯!¡± Seeing the Black-eyed Captain deluding himself, Little Raven said: ¡°By the way, Captain, I have some good news and some bad news that I forgot to tell you. Which one do you want to hear first?¡± The Black-eyed Captain shook the seawater from his head, his hair fluttering softly: ¡°The good news.¡± ¡°According to our information, he grabbed some food from the restaurant before he ran away. If he were completely controlled by the Sea Beast, he wouldn¡¯t have done that. This indicates that he isn¡¯t completely under the Sea Beast¡¯s control and there¡¯s a possibility he might survive.¡± A chance of survival! You see, if they want to find the treasure again, the whole premise is based on Chen Qi being alive! Good news! The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s mood brightened as he flashed his shiny gold tooth: ¡°I believe in him too, he won¡¯t die so easily! Now, what¡¯s the bad news?¡± Little Raven snapped her fingers: ¡°Besides the food that was taken from the restaurant, another piece of evidence that he was somewhat lucid is¡­ You made up an excuse to delay this month¡¯s wages for ten sailors, and even added your own money to buy that limited edition fishing rod. That¡¯s gone too. The Sea Beast wouldn¡¯t take a fishing rod, which shows that he was indeed somewhat lucid.¡± ¡°My fishing rod¡­¡± That was a high-end brand! I even used it to catch a twenty-pound fish last time! The Black-eyed Captain immediately felt his blood rush to his throat, wanting to find his knife and cut somebody¡­ My knife, where is my knife!? My blood is about to burst through my head¡ª Gurgle, gurgle¡ª The first mate reacted quickly and dunked the Captain¡¯s head in the water again, ¡°Cool off some more!¡± ¡°(???)¡± Ha ha ha ha¡­ Little Raven struggled to cover her mouth and maintain the composure befitting her role as the ship¡¯s doctor. Nicely done, my assistant! She slowly turned around, stepping lightly toward the rocky shores by the sea. The waves washed over her boots, and the sea breeze played with her hair. Little Raven stood on a rock, her jet-black hair gently swaying with the wind. She gazed blankly in the direction of the stern. In the haze, she seemed to see Chen Qi dragging his feeble body, controlled by the parasitic Sea Beast, struggling to get into the ship¡¯s boat, and then embracing the sea, embracing freedom¡­ What a day full of events. She never thought that someone could leave such a deep impression on her in just one day. ¡°How nice¡­¡± She slightly lifted the raven mask stained with the blood of the Sea Beast, revealing her cute little face with a small scar. Without this mask, her face just couldn¡¯t command respect from others. As a child, Little Raven had fantasized about having a fierce face, but after trying a few things, she found the mask to be the most reliable. As a ship¡¯s doctor and an undercover agent for three plus three years, Little Raven didn¡¯t care much about the treasures of the Deep Sea Hunter. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, it was unlikely such treasures would fall into her hands; at most it would get her two or three Gold Coins. Therefore, she felt a faint joy and a hint of longing, a yearning for Chen Qi¡¯s escape¡­ It¡¯s rare to see someone who can sail freely on the open sea. However, although their steamboat was of decent quality, the most important thing for a successful landing was still the weather. ¡°May the Sea Goddess look favorably upon us and keep the weather on the ocean calm.¡± Little Raven prayed, feeling the sea breeze. At the moment she finished praying, a raindrop the size of a bean fell onto her eyeball. Ouch! Why¡­ according to the navigator¡¯s report, it was supposed to be clear skies today. She looked up. A storm seemed to be coming¡­ And it didn¡¯t look like any simple storm. ¡­ ¡­ Chapter 24 - 24 - 17: Crack Tide Chapter 24 ¨C 17: Crack Tide The wind was getting stronger, and the sky was gradually becoming overcast. Chen Qi lay alone on the small boat, staring blankly at the sky. There are two most exciting moments in sailing, one is when you set out to sea, the other is when you return home. He had just been thinking about the First Order Transcendent profession of the Witch Sea, but in an instant, he felt an ominous premonition. The wind was howling¡­ Chen Qi decisively sat up on the boat, looking out at the vast sea before him. There wasn¡¯t a hint of human presence, only occasionally could he see birds flying across the sky or schools of fish leaping out of the water. The sky allowed birds to fly at will, the sea granted fish their leaps, that was probably the best description of the scene before him. There was an unprecedented feeling of vastness, but also a faint sense of solitude¡­ Although he had run away from the Sawshark, getting ashore alone was no easy feat. If there was any slight issue with the steamboat, he might have to enact ¡®Chen Qi¡¯s Marvelous Drift,¡¯ going insane on this broken sea. Chen Qi took out a nautical chart he had pilfered from the restaurant, combining it with some knowledge to analyze his current position. The sea area of the Witch Sea can be divided into three sections, with the coastal waters being close to the city. Beyond the coastal waters is the Crack sea area, where there are numerous crack copies, as well as some bizarre terrain. In the Crack sea area, the creatures flying in the sky and hopping on the sea are indescribable monsters of terror. On the edge of the Crack sea area, it is foggy and dimly lit, and further out is the Sea of Fog. Beyond the Sea of Fog is the lightless sea not shrouded by daylight, a place that ¡®The New World of Day¡¯ does not cover, and territory forbidden for humankind. He should be within the range of the coastal waters right now. Of course, coastal waters don¡¯t mean safety, a lot of merchant ships pass through the coastal waters, hence it¡¯s also where pirates are most rampant. In the Kingdom of Beys, going to sea is about connections and reputation, and his flagless little boat, if encountering a merchant ship, might even get extorted. As for encountering pirates, if he¡¯s not as strong as them, then he can only pray. But fortunately, the effect of Yellow Needle had not yet worn off, and he had a gun, so he still had a bit of self-preservation ability. ¡°According to this pace, perhaps I can return to Maro Town in the Moonstone Islands tonight.¡± Maro Town is the birthplace of the original body¡¯s owner, a small island town with a fairly good geographical location, quite a decent starter village. Considering geographic and household registration factors, his next destination would be Maro Town. Chen Qi put away the nautical chart, took a bite of bread, and gazed at the distant sea. It was indeed a nice experience to traverse from a city of steel and concrete to the open sea. In this vast world, even if he shouted about his humiliating past or did some unspeakable deeds, except for the Ocean Goddess, no one would know. The Ocean Goddess would listen to and receive everything. It was time to use those two items. Chen Qi took out the Transcendent Fishing Skill Card and the Hunter¡¯s Yu Huo, which could strengthen his profession, from his backpack. Both of these extraordinary items could be used directly! Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Let¡¯s do it now¡­ Hunter¡¯s Yu Huo, a prop of this level, needed to blend with blood to be used. Chen Qi looked around, cut his fingertip with a sharp part of the steamboat, and then touched the Hunter¡¯s Yu Huo again. ¡°Burn, Yu Huo¡­¡± Chen Qi mentally said. When the blood touched the amber-colored gem-like Hunter¡¯s Yu Huo, it rapidly ignited into flames. The flames burned at his fingertip, and with it, a scorching Transcendent aura permeated his blood, spread to his limbs, entered his heart, then surged into deeper places, reaching his soul! It felt as if boiling lava was forcibly poured into his mouth, then set his whole body on fire. Beyond that, a plethora of indescribable deep-sea monsters appeared before his eyes, surging towards him! In his mind, it was as if he were holding a massive blade, his body ablaze with terrifying Blue Fire, slaughtering these monsters one by one! This was the knowledge of a Deep Sea Hunter within the Hunter¡¯s Yu Huo. A prompt appeared before his eyes. [You have assimilated the Hunter¡¯s Yu Huo.] ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi gasped heavily, the experience of using a High-order Extraordinary Prop was indeed too exhilarating compared to a game. The soul was cast by Yu Huo, it was that legendary prop¡­ Fortunately, the burning sensation didn¡¯t last long. Chen Qi closed his eyes and felt some sort of power within the depths of his soul being strengthened. At the same time, in his mind, he also mastered much knowledge about the deep-sea monsters, as well as knowledge of fighting those gigantic creatures. The gradual dissipation of the scalding sensation and the appearance of the prompt meant that he had completely assimilated the residual fire. Now, if he had a Transcendent profession, it would be enhanced. Unfortunately, he hadn¡¯t officially embarked on the path of the Transcendent yet, so he couldn¡¯t enjoy the benefits Yu Huo provided. ¡°To ascend to the Transcendent¡­¡± Chen Qi already had some plans in mind. Ordinarily, Transcendent Occupation Cards are not easy to obtain. Most new players who don¡¯t have a good start have to wait a long time during their spiritual awakening. Even a First Order Transcendent Occupation Card requires considerable effort to acquire. And those Occupation Cards circulating in the market would be purchased first by noble families and big businessmen, and common people who want to buy one would have to pay a premium, and often what they buy are rubbish Occupation Cards. However, according to the timeline, the Crack Tide that affects the entire Witch Sea will soon arrive. A huge number of cracks will lead to a significant increase in the number of Transcendent Occupation Cards! Therefore, with sufficient information, he could even pick out a desirable First Order Transcendent profession. Chapter 25 - 25 - 17: Crack Tide_2 Chapter 25 ¨C 17: Crack Tide_2 Once on shore, the first thing to do was to investigate the information about Transcendent Occupation Cards and cracks. Immediately afterward, Chen Qi pulled out the second item he had obtained from the treasure chest, the Skill Card ¡®Fishing in the Storm¡¯. The use of the Skill Card was very simple: once the conditions were met, one just had to hold it in hand and use it with a single thought. ¡°Use.¡± The azure Occupation Card turned into ink-like water at the fingertips, then transformed into bubbles and disappeared without a trace. At this moment, the skill Transcendent Fishing Lv1 also appeared on his panel. His Deep Sea Affinity couldn¡¯t level up, so Transcendent Fishing was the only skill he could use by spending Spiritual Points right now. Chen Qi used the 50 Spiritual Points he had farmed in the crack within the sea beast cave to level up from Lv1 to Lv2. Chen Qi looked at this skill, slightly surprised. Such a common life skill could actually be leveled up three times, and now he didn¡¯t have enough Spiritual Points left. With the use of the Skill Card, he suddenly felt an inexplicable confidence! That was, even if he lay down to fish, he could catch fish amidst a storm! ¡°Why not¡­ give it a try?¡± Chen Qi picked up the fishing rod, gave it a light toss, and the hook landed in the sea. What he was learning was not ordinary fishing but Transcendent Fishing! S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The biggest difference lay in the bait. The bait for ordinary fishing was all food. Whereas for Transcendent Fishing, one transferred their own Spiritual Power to the hook, creating bait with the essence of their Spiritual Power. His current Spiritual Power capacity was a bit higher than an ordinary person¡¯s. Having mastered this skill, from now on, he would become an enviable Fisherman who would ¡®never¡¯ return empty-handed. The fish from this place, to casually fish one out, Chen Qi created bait at the hook, which resembled a spiraling orb. In an instant, he felt a significant amount of Spiritual Power being drained from his body. This skill has such a high consumption¡­ Chen Qi gripped the fishing rod, waiting for a fish to bite. Fishing while sailing in this manner shouldn¡¯t pose a problem, right¡­ ¡°¡­¡± Five minutes later, Chen Qi blinked and began to doubt, could he really catch fish this way? However, before he could catch a fish, something even more terrifying happened! In the next moment, fierce sea winds blew, and a huge shadow began to engulf the area. Accompanied by a loud rumble of thunder, raindrops started hitting him! The harbinger of a tempest! Though the steamboat was a great means to escape, its ability to resist the waves was mediocre. It had been clear skies just a moment ago¡­ ¡°What on earth is¡­¡± Suddenly, the sound of the wind passed by his ears, and within this fleeting moment, he thought he heard the roar of monsters. Out of the blue, Chen Qi suddenly recalled the promotional video for Witch Sea. On a sunny day, the sky suddenly darkened, clouds closed in, and fierce winds howled. The foreign girl onboard the ship, her flower crown knocked into the sea by a wave, reached out to retrieve it when suddenly, a gigantic shadow surfaced slowly from the ocean depths, like a dark mountain, engulfing the entire ship¡­ As the camera continued to pan up, the entire Witch Sea was enveloped by a colossal storm! This was a far-reaching storm, also marking the first appearance of the main character of the Witch Sea main storyline, the foreign girl known as the Flower Witch. This abnormal weather, by causing a large number of cracks to form, was also known as the Crack Tide. Following this storm, cracks would sprout across Witch Sea like bamboo after the rain, thus signaling the onset of the great era of cracks in Witch Sea. Previously, Chen Qi could only tentatively determine the timeline through a little raven. And now, he was certain that the storm he was facing could very likely mark the beginning of the Crack Tide! As cracks revived and great whales exhaled, the once calm seas were now incessantly tumultuous, and the monsters dwelling in the deep sea would also emerge to the surface. It would be a frightful day without sleep. ¡°Crack Tide, huh, troublesome¡­¡± If it were normal circumstances, he¡¯d had popped a bottle of champagne for this storm! After all, more cracks meant more opportunities to increase his strength, which was undoubtedly a good thing! But the problem was, he was now on a small steamboat. ¡°May the Sea Goddess show some restraint and not stir up too great a storm,¡± Chen Qi thought to himself. However, his swimming skills were quite decent, and with the effects of the Yellow Needle still active, coupled with the knowledge of the Hunter Yu Huo, he had some ability to contend with the storm. As the storm approached, Chen Qi decisively took out the bandage from his backpack and secured items such as his black knife and his backpack itself to prevent them from falling into the sea. Next, he secured the fishing rod to the boat with the bandage as well. His fishing skill was named ¡°Fishing in the Storm.¡± That is, even in the midst of a storm, there was a chance to catch fish! In the ocean, fishing skills were quite useful. Fish, take the bait! ¡°That should do it¡­¡± After arranging some things, Chen Qi rubbed his palms together and then looked into the distance. In less than three minutes, the entire sea was shrouded under a dark sky. Suddenly, Chen Qi¡¯s pupils constricted slightly. At the end of the grey sea horizon, a faint light appeared out of nowhere. Light? Ship lights? A boat? At this time, he encountered a boat? Chen Qi gripped the black knife. And the light grew brighter, surging toward his direction! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened as he saw from afar that it was a small, pitch-black boat with a ship light. On the open sea, many horrifying legends are told. Among them, there are many about pitch-black boats. If one encounters a small, pitch-black boat under a cloud-covered sky or at night, and the boat has a lantern lit, Do not attempt to approach it, and don¡¯t hesitate. Escape immediately, for that boat will take people to another world. Chen Qi stared fixedly at the approaching boat. He didn¡¯t run away, for the speed of the black boat far surpassed that of the steamboat. That is, he simply couldn¡¯t outrun it. Moreover, it was undoubtedly heading straight for him. Upon closer inspection, one would realize that the ¡®pitch-black hull¡¯ was less like a boat and more like sharp, pitch-black scales, and that the ship light was more of a lantern. Was this a deep-sea monster!? ¡°Wait!¡± Chen Qi suddenly realized something. The creature was not just heading for him, but also for his bait! Chen Qi quickly picked up the fishing rod, then forcefully flicked it upwards! With his flick of the rod, the pitch-black boat began to reveal its true form. Boom! Among the giant waves, a sea beast akin to a Jiaolong leapt violently from beneath the sea, opening its three rows of bloody fangs, and ferociously bit at the bait in mid-air. Its serpentine body leapt over Chen Qi. It was not any pitch-black boat, but rather a deep-sea monster showing only half of its head! Boom! ¡°Ha, ha, ha¡ª¡± The serpent-like monster bit down on the bait and plunged back into the sea, shaking its sharp, steel-like giant tail vigorously, exhaling heavily. Chen Qi turned his head back, touched his chin thoughtfully, and watched the sea beast¡¯s odd movements. ¡°What on earth did I catch?¡± Chapter 26 - 26 - 18: Nearshore Dominator! Chapter 26 ¨C 18: Nearshore Dominator! The deep-sea monster swayed its body, lifting its head, its sharp black scales and surging waves dancing in unison, its massive form moving like a mountain. The Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure did not deceive him, ¡°Fishing in the Storm¡± was a life skill that allowed one to catch fish even in a storm. However, could this really be called a fish? Chen Qi stood on the boat, looking up at the colossal creature, at least twenty meters long, and stroked his chin. Well, good thing he thought he encountered some strange creature. Upon closer inspection, it was just a sea dragon capable of annihilating fleets and striking fear into people¡¯s hearts. He recognized this monster as a species that loved to race across the ocean, one of the few frequently found in nearshore areas. Its name was the Black Ship Sea Dragon, a renowned deep-sea species in nearshore regions. Based on its size, it seemed to be a juvenile. If we didn¡¯t consider Chen Qi¡¯s special circumstances, this could be one of the most terrifying legends of the ¡°Black Ship with Lights.¡± Due to several serious maritime accidents it caused in nearshore areas. Therefore, it had a more domineering and widely recognized title ¨C Nearshore Dominator! Many people on the sea would shudder just hearing this name! Even the fleets under the four Pirate Emperors gave it a wide berth upon sighting the Nearshore Dominator. However, despite having Deep Sea Affinity, the massive difference in size made Chen Qi slightly afraid. ¡°Ha!¡± The Black Ship Sea Dragon opened its jaws wide, waving its black-scaled tail, and roared at Chen Qi! Such big talk! Chen Qi shielded himself with his hand and took a closer look at the colossal sea dragon. ¡°Ha, ha, ha¡ª¡± The Black Ship Sea Dragon¡¯s blue eyes, as big as bronze bells, kept spewing blood vapor, shaking its tail. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was somewhat surprised. The appearance of the deep-sea monster before him reminded him of a hardy canine species from Siberia on Earth. This thing, why does it feel like a husky? Upon closer inspection, those round blue eyes carried no ferocity but a bit of blue wisdom and a hint of cross-eyedness. Silly and goofy. ¡°Is it asking me for food?¡± Chen Qi retreated slightly; the other party showed no hostility, but its size was just too enormous. He couldn¡¯t withstand such a size difference. If the other party acted spoiled with him, forget about him¡ªthe fragile steamboat beneath him would instantly collapse. Too terrifying, he thought he should quickly get rid of it. Chen Qi gently moved the fishing rod, realizing the bait on the hook had already been bitten off. ¡°Ha, ha, ha¡ª¡± As the hook moved, the Black Ship Sea Dragon gasped, shaking its steel tail even more vigorously. Just for a piece of bait¡­ Outrageous! Not at all like the Nearshore Dominator! Chen Qi reprimanded it, reconsidering his ¡°Extraordinary Fishing¡± skill. This extraordinary fishing skill appeared more effective than he had imagined. Many deep-sea transcendent creatures were picky eaters, and large carnivorous monsters like the Black Ship Sea Dragon generally were rarely interested in a simple ball of spiritual power. Yet this bait, constructed with transcendent power, wasn¡¯t nutritious but was incredibly tasty! ¡°Hahaha¡ª¡± The Black Ship Sea Dragon squinted its eyes and followed the movement of the fishing rod. Got it, got it¡­ Chen Qi helplessly concentrated his spiritual power again, forming an extraordinary fish bait on the hook. As soon as it formed, the Black Ship Sea Dragon opened its mouth wide, bit down on the bait, and splashed in the water! Boom! Boom! Clearly, it was very happy! Chen Qi, soaked to the bone by the splashes, felt conflicted. Obviously, this was not a pet he could control! ¡°Alright, alright, once you¡¯re full, go play somewhere else¡­¡± Chen Qi waved his hand, unsure if the other party could understand his language. Right now, he still had to outwit and outlast the storm, leaving him no energy to entertain the Nearshore Dominator. The storm continued to batter his poor little boat. The Black Ship Sea Dragon shook its head; seemingly understanding something, it swiftly dove underwater. Chen Qi also bent down, reducing the speed of the steamboat, cautiously navigating through the storm. The storm was approaching; it was going to be a long journey¡­ Splash! Before Chen Qi could sigh, a huge head with a lit lamp emerged from the water again and exhaled in his direction. ¡°Still here? I don¡¯t fear you, but my little boat does¡­¡± Chen Qi reluctantly turned his head, looking at the silly Nearshore Dominator. Although he had Deep Sea Affinity, his current strength wasn¡¯t sufficient to directly drive away the deep-sea monster. Upon initiating the attack, the deep-sea monster could also counterattack him. Moreover, even if he exerted all his strength to drive it away, this Nearshore Dominator might just think Chen Qi was giving it a massage. Fortunately, this small sea dragon was quite smart and did not collide with his boat. Suddenly, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. Its intention seemed not to be asking for food. But to give him something! The Black Ship Sea Dragon opened its bloodthirsty mouth with its three rows of sharp teeth. On its scarlet tongue lay a shiny object. ¡°?¡± Chen Qi cautiously used his fishing rod to pull it out of its mouth. Palm-sized, this was a small goldfish? Chen Qi held the dead little creature in his hand. He had seen this thing in the last few pages of ¡°Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide¡± given to him by the shipdoctor, Little Crow. The last five pages were all extremely rare sea beasts; Little Crow, being a deep-sea enthusiast, dreamed of raising one! Of course, she had never owned even one. ¡°Golden Scaled Fish¡­¡± At that moment, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were blinded by the golden light emanating. The Golden Scaled Fish lived in deeper waters and swam at considerable speeds. Thus, ordinary fishing boats found it hard to catch them; usually, it required powerful transcendent beings to personally dive deep to catch them. Chen Qi took out the soaked book and carefully turned to the last few pages. As he read, an illusory prompt also appeared before his eyes. In the new day game settings, the panel¡¯s prompts depended on various aspects, with the most important one being one¡¯s own known knowledge. His player panel wasn¡¯t omniscient, partially adhering to this setting. [Golden Scaled Fish: Nature Form: Bei, Cup Usage: An extraordinary fish symbolizing wealth and health. Consuming it after cooking can permanently increase one¡¯s constitution and provide a small amount of self-healing speed. Description: Lucky!] ¡°Well done, Nearshore Dominator!¡± Chen Qi looked at the introduction of the dead Golden Scaled Fish. Bei symbolized money, contracts, wealth, transactions, and other elements. The Golden Scaled Fish was similar to the koi fish on Earth; people believed that seeing one would bring continuous good luck and wealth for a week. Living Golden Scaled Fish were extremely expensive ornamental species; however, the one given by the Black Ship Sea Dragon was already dead. Whereas the Cup represented the primary use of the Golden Scaled Fish! A strong constitution was the core threshold for many ways to get stronger. Moreover, small healing speed might sound minimal, but in actual combat, it could increase the self-healing speed of external injuries, making it a quite powerful skill. This was truly a great supplement¡­ The attribute-boosting Yellow Needle was at least purchasable, but the Golden Scaled Fish largely depended on luck. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. According to the Sea Beast Usage Guide, this thing wasn¡¯t suitable for raw consumption. The Golden Scaled Fish had a reasonably long shelf life, and the temperature was quite stable. Chen Qi put it into his backpack. With the Yellow Needle, Golden Scaled Fish, plus the initial attribute boost, his early constitution would reach a rather formidable level. Well done, Black Ship Sea Dragon! In a sense, it was like he had caught a Golden Scaled Fish. Chen Qi gently patted its head with his hand. ¡°Ha, ha, ha¡ª¡± Seemingly feeling Chen Qi¡¯s mood, the Black Ship Sea Dragon nodded and happily wagged its tail, circling his boat a few times. Then it summed a few times, making sounds implying it was about to leave. Leaving? Chen Qi waved his hand: ¡°Goodbye¡ª¡± Chen Qi marked this spot in his memory; maybe they would meet again someday. The Black Ship Sea Dragon wagged its tail. Swoosh! With a swooshing sound, like a rocket, it shot out, raising waves on the sea surface, disappearing from his sight in an instant. With that speed, it seemed capable of crashing through a large steel steamship! The Nearshore Dominator was indeed fast¡­ Chen Qi gazed into the distance, and perhaps blinded by the golden light of the fish, he found the fierce beast somewhat cute. Splash! Splash! With the departure of the Black Ship Sea Dragon, waves hit his small boat once again. His clothes were already thoroughly soaked by the seawater, and despite being cotton, they felt like a heavy, cold armor. The cold intensified, bringing about a sense of weakness, as the Yellow Needle¡¯s effect diminished. The storm was quite a trial¡­ ¡°To last until the shore, I¡¯ll have to endure for a while¡­¡± Chen Qi bent down, seizing the moment to consume the food and fresh water in his backpack. There was still a considerable distance to the land. The upcoming period would be a strenuous one. Chapter 27 - 27 - 19: Lighthouse Chapter 27 ¨C 19: Lighthouse In the stormy weather, navigating a small boat and reaching the shore was no easy task. Raindrops continuously pelted Chen Qi¡¯s body, and his thoughts shifted from wanting to reach the shore quickly to simply not falling off the boat. His body became exhausted, and his consciousness gradually blurred. He didn¡¯t know how much time had passed, but the blazing daylight in the sky began to wane and eventually extinguished. A round, slightly red moon slowly rose from the end of the coastline. This marked the descent of nightfall and the vanishing of daylight¡ª Nighttime already¡­ Chen Qi weakly opened his eyes and looked at the pitch-black world before him. The storm had tormented his body severely. In the heavy rain, his sense of time was totally blurred. The steamboat, impacted by the waves, also suffered damage and significantly slowed down. This boat probably would become unusable after reaching the shore. However, there was a piece of good news. As the night descended, the storm now had only wind and some drizzle left. Where am I? Chen Qi braced against the sea wind and looked ahead. Suddenly, a faint light hit his eyes. Another light¡­ Chen Qi raised his head and looked towards the source of the light. The light grew brighter and brighter. Suddenly facing the strong light, he had to squint his eyes. In the distant blur, atop a huge tall tower, an old man holding an oil lamp vaguely looked at him with a puzzled expression. It¡¯s the lighthouse¡­ Chen Qi lay on the boat, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. Finally¡­ He had finally reached land¡­ Seeing the lighthouse meant he was not far from the town and the shore. Chen Qi shook his head, sat up, and stretched his limbs. The lighthouse was an essential navigational structure for maritime journeys. The lighthouses in the Witch Sea region also had to guard against large sea beast attacks and special situations like island fleet invasions. Thus, the lamp keeper was usually a highly respected, highly inspired, and powerful Transcendent. This was an extremely boring yet crucial job. The seventy-year-old lighthouse keeper looked towards Chen Qi¡¯s direction. Today¡¯s storm had lasted so long, how could there still be someone at sea! Moreover, it seemed to be a young man! This was too reckless! As an elder, the lighthouse keeper always had much concern for young people. He cleared his throat and shouted in a loud voice: ¡°Young man, are you alright? Do you need help?¡± ¡°What did you say? The voice is too low!¡± Chen Qi patted his head and let the water out of his ears. Upon seeing the light, he became spirited again! Whatever it was, he smiled, then waved his hand! Why are you smiling? Be serious! The lighthouse keeper anxiously shouted louder: ¡°The wind is not right tonight! There might be monsters in the sea! Get to the shore quickly, don¡¯t go out to sea tonight or tomorrow!¡± He shook his head, thinking that the boy seemed completely unworried and probably didn¡¯t understand what had happened tonight. His high inspiration allowed him to clearly sense an ancient aura mixed in the storm today, like a monster¡¯s whisper. Such winds hadn¡¯t blown over the sea for a long time. From his experience, this monster-like roaring sea wind indicated that some monsters, originally active in the deep sea, were coming to the surface! It seemed something major had happened. Many fishermen and merchants had met with mishaps today. And at night, sea beasts became even more rampant! This boy, sitting in such a small boat, was lucky not to be attacked by sea beasts. ¡°Get to the shore quickly!¡± The lighthouse keeper yelled loudly; he couldn¡¯t guarantee what might pop out of the seawater. ¡°Okay! I¡¯ll get to the shore immediately!¡± Chen Qi responded and slightly sped up his steamboat. With the propeller turning, his small boat sailed towards the island town named ¡°Maro Town.¡± This was the town he was about to reach, also the town where the original owner of his body was born. Chen Qi opened the sea chart again and glanced at the Shell Country¡¯s terrain and the location of Maro Town. The major coastal city of the Shell Country was called Moonstone City. Besides Moonstone City, there were many islands along the Shell Country¡¯s coast where humans could live. Moonstone Islands, Devil Islands, and so on. Many large and small towns had been established on these islands. Maro Town was one of the many towns in the Moonstone Islands. By reading the memories of the original owner, Chen Qi had gained significant understanding of this place. First, to the people of the Shell Country, the islands were not a good place. Inconvenient transportation, lack of entertainment, and frequent threats from waves and sea beasts. Not to mention the increasingly rampant pirates lately. The small towns on the islands were just remote rural areas. Many young people from the islands longed for the prosperous cities of the Shell Country. They worked from dawn to dusk every day, just to go to the big cities and own a house. Every year, many young people left the islands and headed to the big inland cities of the Shell Country. However, in Chen Qi¡¯s view, Maro Town was quite a good starting village. In addition to having a household registration in Maro Town, more importantly, with the start of the Crack Tide, many cracks would be born on the sea. And cracks meant extraordinary resources, meant land, meant oil, meant money, meant power! When the complete Crack Tide of the Witch Sea arrived, it wouldn¡¯t be the islanders rushing to the inland. It would be the inlanders coming to the sea for adventures, sparking an adventure era like the Gold Rush in America. These islands, closer to the dense crack regions, would be more populated than big cities due to their better transportation locations, making them more favored by adventurers. Well, housing prices might even rise slightly¡­ ¡°Huh, here I am!¡± Chen Qi stopped the steamboat and excitedly jumped onto the port of Maro Town. He then shook off the water from his body like a cat! This was the feeling of solid land, how refreshing! After properly securing the steamboat, Chen Qi planned to get something to eat as he was really hungry. Seeing Chen Qi reaching the shore, the lighthouse keeper finally felt relieved. Luckily, nothing major happened¡­ Suddenly, the lighthouse keeper had a flash of inspiration. That young man just now was the boy who had sea beast disease and went to the city for work a few months ago¡­ He still managed to come back and even bought a small boat¡­ the lighthouse keeper felt a bit sentimental. Sea beast disease, as the name implied, meant terrifying deep-sea creatures had infected a human body. To cure it, one typically needed a bloody surgery, and finding an unlicensed black doctor would also cost a large sum of money. Even he himself probably couldn¡¯t afford so much money immediately. In his view, if Chen Qi could return, it must be either because he was ready to ¡°die in his hometown,¡± or he had been forced to join some illegal organization, earning money through labor, with a perilous fate. ¡°This generation of young people, it isn¡¯t easy for them¡­¡± The lighthouse keeper sighed and shook his head. ¡­ ¡­ Having just ended a storm, the pier at Maro Town was exceptionally quiet. Chen Qi walked towards the town while rummaging through his backpack. In his backpack, besides the treasure map, were the medical supplies given by the little crow. Among them, the Healing Potions could be sold without a loss. Such good items for emergency healing were valuable everywhere. The problem was that Chen Qi himself currently had a great need for Healing Potions too. Painkillers and calming sea beast oil were also sellable items. But the sum amount of miscellaneous items wasn¡¯t much either¡­ Am I really going to have to work in a factory¡­ Chen Qi frowned deeply. In Maro Town, there was a crack mine with a zero percent mutation rate, where anyone could apply. Having transmigrated and still needing to work, no, that¡¯s out of the question¡­ As a strategy guide creator, he knew that working was actually not a bad option in many situations. But now he had the Black Knife, and his attributes weren¡¯t bad, so the fastest way to make money was still to explore cracks. Chen Qi shook his head. Right now, he didn¡¯t even have a bit of money on him. Gold coins were more popular among pirates, whereas ordinary people used the Shell Country¡¯s official currency¡ªShell Coins. Besides the different name, Shell Coins were very similar to Earth¡¯s currency, also a type of paper money. As a country embodying the ¡°Shell¡± nature form, the Shell Country¡¯s currency was relatively stable. Shell Coins were also quite commonly accepted in other countries, making them a fairly reliable currency. ¡°Before I get some money, I can only continue eating seawater-soaked bread¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the bread soaked by seawater in his backpack, smiling bitterly. His current funds weren¡¯t enough to allow him a good meal. But at least he was a transmigrator, going hungry wasn¡¯t such a big deal. Suddenly, a whiff of grilled food aroma drifted in! Who¡¯s grilling at night! Especially right after a stormy evening! Chen Qi looked in the direction of the aroma. Maro Town¡¯s dockside tavern, the only tavern on the entire island. He saw a group of young people around a grill roasting fish outside the tavern. Inside the tavern, people¡¯s loud and noisy voices could be heard! So many people on a stormy night¡­ This tavern is packed! Chen Qi was slightly surprised; even city taverns rarely had this many people. He looked up and saw the tavern¡¯s sign written on a banner: sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°It¡¯s a great day today, all drinks and meat, even vegetables, are free inside the tavern!¡± Free! All free¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s heart pounded. It was just a simple island tavern, making everything free would leave the owner working for nothing for a month or even two! For a small-town owner, this was a huge expense. What good day was it to make such a big giveaway? Chen Qi pondered and, fueled by curiosity, took a few steps forward. Unknowingly, he stepped over a drunkard at the doorway and squeezed into the noisy tavern. Chapter 28 - 28 - 20: Newbie Village Maro Town Chapter 28 ¨C 20: Newbie Village Maro Town Of course, Chen Qi¡¯s purpose in entering the tavern wasn¡¯t just the simple idea of getting a free meal and drink. As everyone knows, a tavern is a place with a crowd of all sorts and a good place to gather information. His most important task now was to collect information on the crack near Maro Town and then strive to become a Transcendent as soon as possible! The moment he stepped into the tavern, a wave of low-quality liquor aroma hit him in the face. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The inside of the tavern was extremely crowded, with every table fully occupied. Fortunately, there were still seats available near the counter at the front. Chen Qi sat down next to the counter and drank a bottle of warm wine. With the warm wine in his belly, his whole body felt a lot warmer. Cool! Although this watered-down wine was nothing compared to Earth¡¯s delightful soda, it was quite good now. As for roasted meat, that kind of good stuff had already been snatched up. But luckily, there were still plenty of peanuts. Chen Qi cracked peanuts while watching the lively crowd. People, buoyed by the alcohol, chatted away: ¡°Hey hey, have you heard? The Witch Times¡¯ gold badge reporter captured the movements of the four Pirate Emperors! There were more than five hundred ships speeding on the sea! This is a huge operation, and the goal is to find the legendary treasure!¡± ¡°Treasure? What¡¯s that got to do with us country folk, brother? You should check out the Witch Times instead. The newspaper reported on the Countess¡¯s affair, and the thighs in that photo¡ªbeautiful indeed¡ª¡± ¡°Boss, congratulations on your daughter returning early from Bei Country Royal University! She can buy a house in Moonstone City, or directly in the capital¡ªit¡¯s no problem at all!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s gaze quickly locked onto the key figures in the crowd. The tavern owner and his precious daughter. The reason why everything in the tavern was free today was that his daughter had returned early from Bei Country Royal University to take a position in Maro Town. Wait, Bei Country Royal University! Chen Qi was taken aback. In the New World, universities and colleges were gathering places for Transcendents. Within these institutions, students are offered extraordinary resources beyond the imagination of ordinary people, as well as a slew of strength assessments! Anyone associated with a college possessed exceptional skills to some degree or another. Since all the players started with awakened spiritual talent, a college start was also recognized as the best among players. And Bei Country Royal University was the most famous and renowned school in the entire Shell Kingdom! Each year, Bei Country Royal University produced many exceptionally talented individuals for the world. The Royal Seven Eccentrics, the Imperial Capital¡¯s Three Jie. Many NPCs that left a deep impression on the players came from Bei Country Royal University. Of course, in such a remote town, having a Transcendent able to get into the Royal University was enough to change a family¡¯s fate and social status. The early return of a daughter who was accepted into a top-ranking Transcendent school was truly a celebration within a celebration. No wonder the tavern owner was so generously footing the bill. Chen Qi grabbed a handful of peanuts and munched eagerly, continuing to watch the drama unfold. At this moment, everyone was surrounding the tavern owner, heaping praise on him, their eyes full of envy. Meanwhile, the owner¡¯s young daughter stood behind him, not saying a word, very quiet. Chen Qi peeked through gaps in the crowd at her. She had silver-white hair, wore a mage¡¯s hat, and was dressed in a simple and unsophisticated white apprentice uniform. Very much the standard young mage apprentice outfit. Chen Qi accessed the memories of his original self. She was considered a peer of his and a true genius. At the age of five, she exhibited extraordinary talent, spending her days wielding a magic wand twice her height and practicing spells on rocks with her short little legs. Later, with the help of a noble, she successfully got into Bei Country Royal University Book College. She should be about sixteen this year. Why does she look so familiar¡­ Chen Qi reflected, remembering that this was also a rather famous character on the gaming forums. And just then, an impatient figure slowly pushed through the crowd and said in a deep voice: ¡°Excuse me, everyone, could you make way so I can have a word with the new tutor¡­¡± Though the man¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t loud, his portly figure and the golden patterns on his expensive suit proved his extraordinary status. Chen Qi thought for a moment. This man was none other than the most distinguished person in Maro Town, Mayor Da Maro! He controlled Maro Town¡¯s most important asset, the ¡°Mine Crack,¡± and also handled all sorts of affairs big and small, making him the wealthiest and most prestigious person in Maro Town. One could say, he was the lord of this island. Although the mayor was very wealthy, he was also extremely frugal. After squandering half of his fortune in his earlier years, he became deeply fixated on establishing a powerful family. Therefore, he spent a lot of money and effort marrying an ugly yet robust wife. When Mayor Da Maro spoke, the crowd parted obediently. Most people had to give Mayor Da Maro face. The tavern owner¡¯s daughter blinked her blue eyes and looked at Mayor Da Maro with some confusion: ¡°?¡± Clearly, he came specifically for her, the talented graduate. A sixteen-year-old Transcendent who graduated from Bei Country Royal University, without a doubt, her future was set to far exceed that of Mayor Da Maro. Chen Qi thought to himself. Mayor Da Maro approached her, bending slightly forward and then feeling uncomfortable, he straightened up a bit. He seemed pushed by two forces until, with some impatience from the crowd, he managed to squeeze out a smile: ¡°An, no, I should call you the Tutor of Maro Town. In the time that follows, the youth of Maro Town will be troubling you¡­ Do you remember me? I am Mayor Da Maro. I helped quite a bit with the establishment and construction of your father¡¯s tavern when I was younger. My two children, a son and a daughter, have also reached the age to apply for the Transcendent academy and have successfully become First Order Transcendents. They have some talent, passing the preliminary screening of the exam but failing in the first round¡­¡± Failing in the first round¡­ Chen Qi frowned like an old grandpa on the subway. As a strategy content creator, he had helped many players get through the academy¡¯s exams. To be admitted to the Transcendent academy, one must pass at least five rounds of exams. And the first round of examination is a very simple written test. Failing the first round, how do you conclude they are so talented!? Mayor Da Maro paused for a long time before continuing: ¡°I believe my children¡¯s talents are not bad, and with hard work, it is not impossible for them to become Third-tier Transcendents. An, since you are from the Royal University, do you have any method that can allow them to enter the Royal University as well¡­¡± She graduated from there, not built the university¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help mocking in his mind. The tavern owner¡¯s daughter, by appearance, looked like the quiet, naturally dazed type. ¡°Ah?¡± Confronted with Mayor Da Maro¡¯s question, the tavern owner¡¯s daughter, already somewhat sluggish, looked even more like a stuck robot. Her head turned around. Suddenly, in that instant, her blue eyes met with Chen Qi¡¯s. What are you looking at me for? Chen Qi, who was snacking on peanuts while watching the drama unfold, was momentarily stunned, his hand holding the peanuts pausing. These peanuts and drinks on the counter should be free, right¡­ Wait a minute! Why has everyone¡¯s gaze suddenly turned towards me!! However, he was not given time to think. In the next moment, the tavern owner¡¯s daughter picked up her Magic Wand and moved with the agility of a cat, arriving in front of Chen Qi in an instant. The distance between them closed rapidly, and she was now merely a palm¡¯s length away from him. A formidable presence weighed upon him. ¡°???¡± Her sudden action caused Chen Qi to feel somewhat panicked. She tilted her head and leaned closer, much like a greedy merchant scrutinizing a priceless treasure. Sniff, sniff, sniff¡ª After smelling him, she excitedly said: ¡°It¡¯s blood, and seawater, along with the scent of a transcendent awakening.¡± Chapter 29 - 29 - 21 Newbie Mentor An Chapter 29 ¨C 21 Newbie Mentor An She realized I was a spiritual awaken! Chen Qi felt his heart rate accelerate. Once ordinary people step on the path to becoming Transcendent, they emit a special spiritual power field. But at the end of the day, he was just a spiritual awaken, not a true Transcendent, emitting a barely noticeable aura. In contrast to his faint aura was the other party¡¯s spiritual power field. The other party was clearly a frail-looking young girl, but to him, she seemed like a towering white tiger! She was completely different from the other Transcendents he had encountered before, like the little crow and the black-eyed captain. Such strong spiritual pressure! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but remark. Sniff, sniff, sniff! Following that, An looked at Chen Qi again and asked curiously, ¡°Have you been spiritually awakened?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Qi nodded. An turned back to the mayor of Maro Town and asked, ¡°Mayor Maro, didn¡¯t you tell me there are only six spiritual awakeners in town? And one is about my age. Awakening at this age, he is quite impressive.¡± Is she praising me¡­ Chen Qi silently ate a peanut. At the sight of him, her face seemed to carry a faint joy, with no malice. ¡°There are indeed only six¡­¡± The mayor¡¯s face was puzzled as his gaze also turned to Chen Qi. Although he was stingy, as the mayor, he knew everyone in the town, including all their misdemeanors. Black hair, young, and he seemed to have just been caught in heavy rain. Isn¡¯t this Qi, who went to Moonstone City due to illness some days ago! ¡°Qi!¡± The mayor blurted out, looking Chen Qi up and down again, ¡°You¡¯re back, is your illness cured?¡± His Sea Beast disease was suppressed due to Deep Sea Affinity. Being recognized¡­ Chen Qi read the original owner¡¯s memories, trying to familiarize himself with these people: ¡°No, but it¡¯s temporarily suppressed. If I want to cure it, I still need quite a bit of money¡­¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s a miracle, a miracle¡­¡± The mayor nodded his head without asking further. Having returned from a big city, he undoubtedly experienced many troublesome things; it wouldn¡¯t be good to probe further. The mayor kept his doubts to himself, and then with a rough voice, he said: ¡°Have you been spiritually awakened!? This is a good thing, after all, our islands need courageous Transcendents!¡± After speaking, Mayor immediately introduced Chen Qi to An, mentioning a young man with high inspiration afflicted with Sea Beast disease. Why have I suddenly become the center of conversation¡­ Chen Qi was somewhat troubled, again picking up a handful of peanuts to eat. ¡°I see.¡± After listening, An stretched out her hand and introduced herself to Chen Qi, ¡°Hello, Qi. I am An, the new mentor appointed in Maro Town, responsible for assisting and nurturing all the young people nearby with potential to become Transcendents.¡± Mentor for beginners¡­ The moment he heard this term, Chen Qi suddenly had a tide of thoughts, recalling her identity! A mentor for beginners is, simply put, similar to many game characters like priests, village chiefs, or guides. This stems from the special system of Shell Country Academy. Every year, Shell Country Academy selects a group of outstanding students and stations them in remote areas of Shell Country to take on the role of mentor for beginners, nurturing the young from those areas. They assign tasks to ordinary people with potential, offer monetary and supernatural resource rewards, and can even grant occupation cards! Also, they maintain basic order in these remote locations. For players, mentors for beginners are literally mentors, often the NPC that many novices interact with the most. To date, many professional guides on forums have come from these beginner mentors. Players, through aggregating data, have a ranking of beginner mentors from the Witch Sea forums. The very An in front of him was a famously ranked mentor for beginners! Chen Qi took another look at her. An, a graduate from Bei Country Royal University and a master of large-scale destructive force. She had two nicknames. Because she became a Third-order Transcendent at a young age and progressed in strength rapidly, developing even faster than players did! Additionally, she often treated pirates who came to cause trouble and mocking nobles like dogs. Thus, she had the domineering nickname An Aotian. Also, because she served as a mentor for beginners, being very conscientious and patient, she also carried another more domineering nickname¡ª Teacher An! Of course, Chen Qi preferred to use a more common and generic nickname, Teacher An. An brushed back her white hair behind her ears and spoke again, ¡°The spiritual power field around you is much stronger than that of ordinary people, which proves you have the talent to become a Transcendent. If you want to embark on the path of the Transcendent, I can offer you some guidance. Of course, if you need help.¡± An extended her hand. A mentor for beginners isn¡¯t just about nurturing Transcendents. In a relatively remote place like Maro Town, anything related to the mysterious and supernatural is linked to this Transcendent mentor. Chen Qi was fairly familiar with the new day¡¯s system of Transcendent professions. But if he wanted to obtain information about the Crack, the simplest way was to seek help from this mentor for beginners. Chen Qi extended his hand and said, ¡°I indeed want to enter the path of the Transcendent and I need some guidance.¡± The crowd watched this scene, some surprised; they did not expect Chen Qi to have survived, let alone become a spiritually awakened with great potential. At that moment, An¡¯s father, the red-faced tavern owner, loudly said, ¡°Alright, An, this is your celebration, not a time to talk about work, or to listen to some old fool ramble on. ¡°You should know, everyone still wants to hear about your experiences in the capital.¡± As he spoke, the tavern owner glared fiercely at Maro Town¡¯s mayor! ¡°Now is not the time for certain self-important figures making impractical demands.¡± The mayor of Maro Town hung his head, feeling as if he had shrunk. An gave a bitter smile, then said to Chen Qi: ¡°Let¡¯s talk after this celebration is over.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Qi agreed. After An left, the disheartened mayor of Maro Town sighed heavily, a look of depression on his face. Suddenly, a light seemed to flicker in front of the mayor¡¯s eyes, and he scratched his thinning scalp: ¡°Chen Qi, you¡¯re back. It seems you hit a wall in Moonstone City. But don¡¯t worry, the timing of your return is just right!¡± ¡°Why?¡± Chen Qi deliberately made a puzzled expression. Based on his speculation, the reason An, as a Transcendent, had come to Maro Town to serve as a mentor was a decision made by Shell Country¡¯s high command. The Crack Tide was approaching, and the high-ranking officials in charge of monitoring the cracks must have also noticed abnormalities. Therefore, they had dispatched some Transcendents ahead of time to prevent the situation from worsening. Of course, Shell Country probably hadn¡¯t completely confirmed the arrival of the Crack Tide yet. Once they had, more and more ¡®newbie mentors¡¯ would appear on these coastal islands. The mayor of Maro Town stroked his goatee: ¡°You might not know, but several new cracks have appeared here in the Moonstone Islands lately.¡± New, unknown cracks! Chen Qi immediately asked: ¡°Cracks, Mayor of Maro Town, do you have specific news?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, after all, I¡¯m old and no longer at an age to take risks. From the mentor¡¯s reaction just now, your talent is quite impressive. If you¡¯re lucky, perhaps in a few weeks, you could become a First-order Transcendent, just like my son. You¡¯re about the same age, so you could support each other then, especially since, as you know, cracks are too dangerous, and a slight misstep can mean death. We¡¯re not like those city nobles who were fed Transcendent Occupation Cards with their milk¡­ The mayor of Maro Town said a lot all at once. Even the mayor of Maro Town doesn¡¯t know, so it seems I¡¯ll have to ask the newbie mentor¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, taking a sip of his beer. The mayor of Maro Town sat down next to Chen Qi, also pouring a glass: ¡°Sigh¡­ not every young person can have innate talents like An from an early age¡­ It might turn out like you or my child, clearly having talent but unfortunately havng gotten sick. I hope with your return this time, you can become a Transcendent soon and earn the money to cure your illness. If you really need money, you can also borrow from me.¡± The mayor of Maro Town clinked his glass with Chen Qi, continuously voicing his worries. On one hand, he hoped his child would become strong early, but on the other hand, he feared his child dying tragically in a crack. Having said that, the mayor of Maro Town wanted to drink a few more glasses with Chen Qi, but before he could drink, he thudded onto the counter, passed out drunk. That¡¯s it, passed out? That¡¯s a bit weak¡­ I haven¡¯t eaten enough yet! Suddenly, Chen Qi noticed two newspapers at the spot where the mayor of Maro Town had passed out. In this world without the internet, newspapers are the quickest way for ordinary people to learn about the world¡¯s status. Chen Qi picked up the newspapers, and at the top of the page, it read ¡®White Dove Newspaper¡¯ in big letters, with golden letters spelling ¡®Pelu Larn¡¯ underneath the title. The White Dove Newspaper is renowned for its timeliness, aiming to report major events in the Witch Sea as they happen. From the date in the bottom left corner, it seemed it was freshly printed yesterday. ¡°Witch suspected of appearing, slaughtering the Black Rabbit Gang, is this true or false?¡± ¡°Pirate Emperor¡¯s Black Whale Group¡¯s big move, according to sources, the Black Whale Group has found a legendary treasure map. As of yesterday, fifty ships under the command of the Black Whale Group had set sail. What kind of treasure has the Black Whale Group so agitated? Stay tuned for White Dove Newspaper¡¯s chief gold medal journalist, Pelu, to unravel it for you tomorrow.¡± Black Whale Group¡­ Chen Qi thought. Now, the Black-eyed Captain must still be looking for him. He was sold to the Black Whale Group¡¯s Sawshark by human traffickers. And the group of kidnappers who abducted him rarely cared about where their slaves came from. That means, for now, Sawshark does not know his origins, and finding him could take some effort. Chen Qi folded the newspaper and decided to remain as vigilant as possible. The second newspaper was the Witch Times, part of the same company as the White Dove Newspaper, but the content was quite different. The Witch Times aimed to use an artistic approach to depict human love and hate. Furthermore, their editor-in-chief liked to use her paintbrush to boldly and profoundly illustrate the body curves of the news protagonists in a roller-coaster manner. Simply put, it was melodramatic and borderline sensationalistic. Chen Qi frowned as he read, continuing to eat. Two hours of eating and drinking flew by in an instant¡­ ¡­ ¡°Phew~¡± Chen Qi patted his full belly; this was probably the most satisfying meal he had had since arriving in this world. Unbeknownst to him, many people were drunk and lay on the ground like mud. Only a few were still sober. Thud! ¡°Aren¡¯t you drunk?¡± An rolled up her pant legs and leaped over the mud-like figure known as the mayor of Maro Town, approaching Chen Qi. Chen Qi said: ¡°No, I didn¡¯t drink much, I just ate quite a bit.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also not good at drinking.¡± S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She took a deep breath, her sparkling blue eyes looking at Chen Qi, ¡°It¡¯s finally over, let¡¯s talk, shall we? The smell of alcohol is too strong here. Can you come to my room? I have a really good Transcendent Occupation to recommend for your path to becoming a Transcendent.¡± Transcendent Occupation recommendation? A flicker of curiosity crossed Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. He got up and followed her. Chapter 30 - 30 - 22: Uniqueness Chapter 30 ¨C 22: Uniqueness An¡¯s room was right at the back of the tavern, typical minimalist style, with only a bed and a desk chair aside from her work materials. Oh, and two large wooden magical staffs that stood 1.8 meters tall. If not for the runes on them, Chen Qi would have thought they were hammers capable of smashing his head. The two found a place to sit down. ¡°Your inspiration is quite high, which means you have better talent in certain transcendent professions.¡± As An spoke, she fetched a form, ¡°But before that, I need to fill in your information.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi sat down patiently. Then, like an interviewer, An began to ask: ¡°Name?¡± ¡°Qi.¡± ¡°Gender?¡± ¡°Male¡­¡± Was it that hard to tell? Chen Qi was slightly stunned. An suddenly realized something and explained: ¡°Well¡­ I¡¯m not questioning your gender, nor your appearance, nor do I want to check your gender¡­ In the capital, I¡¯ve met many burly women and soft, cute men. Of course, I¡¯m not referring to you¡­ It¡¯s hard to describe¡­¡± She was stuck again, not knowing how to explain her thoughts to Chen Qi. ¡°Simply put, you shouldn¡¯t easily assume someone¡¯s gender, I understand.¡± Chen Qi summarized for her. In the transcendental world, that was not unusual. Sometimes, you couldn¡¯t even assume the other party¡¯s species. ¡°Yes, yes, that¡¯s a perfect summary¡­ ahem. The topic has gone off track¡­¡± An coughed a couple of times. Although she had considerable transcendent power, speaking to strangers still made her a bit nervous. After asking the questions, she immediately redirected the conversation: ¡°Qi, according to my observation, your inspiration should be quite high. This means that you are very suitable for choosing the ¡®Rule of the Book¡¯ and becoming a mage apprentice. Our Shell Country officially also has some unassigned ¡®apprentice¡¯ occupation cards. Normally, these occupation cards are allocated to outstanding spirit awakeners. But given your high inspiration, according to the regulations, you can even get the apprentice occupation card in advance. And to get the occupation card in advance, you just have to complete the tasks assigned by the government. Of course, you won¡¯t be shortchanged of a single penny for these tasks.¡± Getting an occupation card in advance! And not deducting any task rewards! One could say this was a secret benefit only for those with excellent talent in spirit awakening. Spreading this secret benefit might even provoke others¡¯ envy. Most people would need at least half a year to get a transcendent occupation card from Shell Country¡¯s official hands. That¡¯s why she chose a private room to discuss this. An silently waited, looking forward to seeing Chen Qi¡¯s shocked expression. However, to her surprise, he showed no big reaction, instead looking thoughtful. Another lousy profession¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. An apprentice, a first-tier book phase occupation card, only slightly enhancing memory and increasing the comprehension of magical knowledge without any attached skills. With an excellent magical staff and extraordinary inspiration, a first-tier apprentice could cast some weak spells. It was a pretty weak transcendent profession in the early stages. But undeniably, as a precursor profession to a mage, the apprentice had great future potential. However, like a doctor apprentice, this profession required a lot of time and substantial knowledge accumulation in the early stages. An had been noticed by transcendents since she was a child and had a vast knowledge reserve; that¡¯s why she became a novice mentor and a powerful mage at such a young age. But for Chen Qi, choosing the apprentice path meant entering a school and spending a lot of time studying books. In a world facing the threat of destruction. By the time he graduated, the world might already be gone. No, Chen Qi looked up at An. Why the hesitation? Did I not explain clearly enough? An added: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this advance occupation card doesn¡¯t come with additional costs. On the contrary, if you perform well, you will receive extra nurturing resources. If you can reach the second tier within half a year, we will provide you with a custom magic staff. If you reach the third tier within three years, you can apply to go to our neighboring country, the White Tower Federation, where book-oriented individuals flourish, to learn more profound magic techniques!¡± An described her journey, depicting it for Chen Qi in a future-oriented manner. Chen Qi chuckled helplessly. Everything comes with a price. If he accepted Shell Country¡¯s occupation card, it meant he would officially become a part of Shell Country¡¯s system from then on. He would follow the path Shell Country¡¯s government laid out for him. If he didn¡¯t have the talent for Deep Sea Affinity or wasn¡¯t aware of the impending catastrophe in the New Sun World, this might have been a decent choice. A relatively stable choice. Got to think of a way to decline¡­ Chen Qi pondered. For now, though, there was indeed a good reason to refuse. That was an important aspect of the transcendent profession system in the New Sun World: The Rule of Uniqueness. The transcendent system in New Sun was quite complex, with thirteen nature forms, and each occupation card typically had one, two, or even three nature forms. Thus, there were a multitude of transcendent professions in its system. Apprentice of the Book Phase, Travel Mage of the Lamp Book Phase, Herbalist of the Flower Cup Phase, Recruit of the Blade Phase, Forest Hunter of the Blade Flower Phase, and so on. These professions didn¡¯t follow a simple linear progression; each advancement offered multiple choices. But regarding advancement, from the second tier onwards, every Transcendent had to obey a rule called the ¡®Rule of Uniqueness.¡¯ The Rule of Uniqueness dictated that from the second tier onwards, every profession had to have the chosen ¡®nature form.¡¯ For example, a first-tier Doctor Apprentice didn¡¯t have to advance to a second-tier Doctor; they could become another advanced profession. A Cup Phase Doctor Apprentice could advance to a second-tier Cup Phase Glutton and then to a third-tier Cup Book Phase Blood Flesh Mage. Although advancing from Doctor Apprentice to Blood Flesh Mage deviated significantly from ¡®medicine,¡¯ looking quite bizarre, since each profession involved the ¡®Cup¡¯ phase, it was a coherent transcendent path. And this represented their Rule of Uniqueness as ¡®Cup.¡¯ Of course, considering the skill synergies between professions, such advancement was generally avoided. As a former game player, Chen Qi hadn¡¯t paid much attention to these settings. But now, he had to take these things seriously. In the transcendent world of New Sun, there was an old saying. Every Transcendent, before stepping onto the transcendent path, must, at the starting point on the Sea of Spirit Trees, cut out their heart and place it there. Finally, they must tie a string to their heart to continue forward. The Rule of Uniqueness is the heartstring; to deviate from it meant certain loss. Chen Qi organized his thoughts and declined tactfully, ¡°Teacher An, I lack the professional knowledge system and might not be suitable for adhering to the Rule of the Book¡­¡± An¡¯s eyes slightly widened; she did not expect Chen Qi to refuse such luxurious benefits. One couldn¡¯t waste talent for this reason¡­ She urged again: ¡°You are a spirit awakener and have not reached the second tier yet. You have unlimited potential; there¡¯s no need to decide your rule too early. Apprentice is a first-tier profession and matches well with many mage professions. Your inspiration is high, which means you are a natural mage. As for professional knowledge, you¡¯re still young and can learn. If you encounter difficulties, I can also tutor you¡­¡± My mind is made up. Please don¡¯t persuade me anymore! Chen Qi coughed twice: S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I¡¯ll think about it¡­ By the way, Teacher An, apart from the apprentice, are there any other transcendent professions I can choose from? Or any information about the cracks in transcendent occupation cards.¡± This was a rare opportunity¡­ An showed a helpless expression, shook her head, and took out a notebook: ¡°Indeed there are. Recently, many fishermen have encountered cracks.¡± Chapter 31 - 31 - 23: Transcendent Career Choice Chapter 31 ¨C 23: Transcendent Career Choice An asked curiously, ¡°Are you planning to enter the crack and obtain an occupation card on your own?¡± That was exactly what he intended. Chen Qi nodded, ¡°Yes, I want to see if there¡¯s a career more suitable for me.¡± An felt a bit helpless, feeling like she was watching a genius student go down the wrong path. But she wasn¡¯t his parent and had no right to choose Chen Qi¡¯s Transcendent path for him. Most First Order occupations were familiar jobs in daily life or those with the word ¡°apprentice¡± attached to them. She displayed the information she had collected about cracks related to Transcendent occupation cards. ¡°On Devil Island to the north, a crack centered on Blade Phase has been discovered. According to my investigation, it might produce a First Order Transcendent occupation card for a New Soldier.¡± After saying this, An glanced at Chen Qi. Many hot-blooded young men chose the New Soldier occupation. Chen Qi¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Blade Phase symbolized elements like honor, conquest, challenge, and combat. The New Soldier, a First Order Blade Phase occupation, increased combat knowledge and had a Courage Burst skill that could unlock physical potential and ignore pain, offering considerable combat strength. This occupation was decent and was often the first choice for many reckless players, Chen Qi thought to himself. Seeing Chen Qi had finished mulling it over, An continued, ¡°In a cellar in a village infected by the Black Death, there might be a Second-tier Doctor¡­¡± ¡°Old Bei¡¯s merchant Yule in Maro Town found a giant overturned fish corpse in the sea south of the island. After my preliminary investigation, it¡¯s a low-level crack and might produce an occupation card for a Cup Phase Chef. The mayor of Maro Town is also planning to have his son explore this crack.¡± Wait, a Cup Phase Chef! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. Finally, he had heard of a powerful early-stage Transcendent occupation. As a strategy content creator, he had some knowledge of each occupation. Chefs possessed a powerful cooking skill, able to make food that increased attributes. In terms of skill strength, it could even rival some Second-tier occupations! If there was enough food source, one could achieve an unimaginable power level even at First Order. Chen Qi had personally witnessed a New Soldier shouting something like, ¡°Hundred ways of martial arts, great mastery of fists,¡± ¡°Now I¡¯ll show you the true technique,¡± ¡°I am invincible below Second-tier.¡± Then after a flashy combo, he was taken down with one punch by a passing Chef shouting, ¡°Control you.¡± No fancy skills, just raw stats. A First Order Chef, given a source of Transcendent ingredients, had really solid stats. Moreover, this occupation could perfectly utilize monster materials. The more ingredients a Chef had, the stronger they became. Hence, in many players¡¯ minds, Chefs also had the domineering nickname of ¡°Monster Hunter.¡± However, the orthodox path of a Chef, leading to titles like ¡°Glutton¡± or ¡°Monster Cook,¡± was worrisome in terms of strength. So, in the eyes of many Transcendents, it wasn¡¯t considered a particularly powerful occupation. Simply put, it lacked prospects. On the contrary, occupations like Mage Apprentice or Doctor Apprentice, which were weak early but strong later, garnered more recognition. Most people in this world still placed more emphasis on an occupation¡¯s future potential. But as a strategy guru, Chen Qi believed Chefs were severely underestimated. The most important aspect of First Order occupation skills was the transition. And Chefs, who could utilize monster materials to increase stats, perfectly fit this transitional condition, being useful even in the later stages. Additionally, his Deep Sea Affinity talent made it easy for him to obtain many rare deep-sea ingredients. The synergy between the two was quite good. After An finished speaking, she asked, ¡°So, which occupation are you interested in?¡± Chen Qi smiled and replied, ¡°The Cup Phase Chef.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± An was slightly surprised. Chen Qi¡¯s choice was different from what she had in mind. When she first saw Chen Qi, she had smelled a faint scent of blood, leading her to believe he would choose the Blade Phase New Soldier. Perhaps he was more peaceful than she imagined¡­ An noted this down with a pen, ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± She then continued, ¡°This Cup Phase crack is rated the lowest danger level, but you lack weapons now. More importantly, it¡¯s your first time exploring a crack and you¡¯re inexperienced. In the face of special situations, many small problems might arise. This could still be very dangerous for you.¡± Saying this, An smiled, ¡°But there¡¯s good news. The mayor of Maro Town has hired a Hunter to help his son explore the crack in two days. I can help you communicate with them so you can join their team for your first crack expedition. With someone assisting you, your first experience will be much more comfortable. Of course, I¡¯ll also negotiate with them to ensure that if the occupation card is found, they¡¯ll try to leave it for you.¡± ¡°What?¡± Chen Qi blinked. Clearly, the other was a mentor in the beginner¡¯s village, and they were having a normal conversation. But for some reason, he felt like he was being a kept man. The other had already prepared to form a team for him. Chen Qi now understood why she had the nickname ¡°Mom An¡± among players. Couldn¡¯t bear it anymore! A man living in heaven and earth shouldn¡¯t be so humiliated and under others for long! He was a transmigrator with a boss-level talent; he couldn¡¯t rely on others¡¯ help like this. Moreover, he wasn¡¯t weak now, with higher stats and the weapons Collector and Black Blade for pioneering. He was already capable of passing low-level cracks alone. Besides, if he did team up with others, even if they did give him the Cup Phase occupation card, he¡¯d probably owe a huge debt. And the most important thing was that splitting items afterward with others was bound to be a hassle. Chen Qi stood up and thanked, ¡°Teacher An, no need to trouble you. Let me handle this myself.¡± An¡¯s information was incredibly useful. If he asked those drunks selling information in taverns, it would cost quite a lot. And those high-minded beginner mentors wouldn¡¯t give free information to someone like him without background or money. Teacher¡­ An¡¯s face flushed slightly. It was the first time someone her age called her that. She was just a little bit more talented than her peers. As a student herself, she didn¡¯t think she was that good, still very young, and had much to learn. Being called a teacher felt¡ª Pretty nice¡­ An blushed, her small hands crossing and fidgeting, ¡°There¡¯s no need to call me that¡­it¡¯s my duty¡­¡± ¡°Your help has been tremendous. Thank you again, Teacher An.¡± An stood up happily but then turned serious, ¡°By the way, this crack information must not be revealed. It¡¯s currently only for the people of Maro Town to know. If you encounter any trouble, you can come to me.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi nodded, got the location of the crack from An, and bid her farewell. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, he walked out of the tavern, walking alone on the muddy, wet stone path. Chen Qi strolled as he looked at the night-time town before him. Not much time had passed since he arrived in this world. Yet it felt like a long time had passed. Chen Qi raised his head, looking at the empty starry sky, gazed at this new world. Though it seemed peaceful, it was still a post-apocalyptic world built by the top Transcendents. Beneath the surface order, ordinary people were still treated like kindling. The calamity from the frontier was about to descend, and every nation was full of undercurrents. A world on the verge of losing order. Chen Qi smiled. His beginning destined him to become strong by stepping through one crack after another. Yet unexpectedly, he did not feel any fear. Under his cold body, he instead felt a rush of warmth, a flow stronger than fear. Such a world might actually be good¡ª Chen Qi quickened his pace, walking forward. On this island, he had a small home, a rundown little home. He needed to change his wet clothes and have a good sleep. Then, tomorrow morning, find a boat to the crack and take his Transcendent path. Oh, and make a little money along the way. Chapter 32 - 32 - 24 The First Small Houseboat (4K) Chapter 32 ¨C 24 The First Small Houseboat (4K) Chen Qi followed his memory, trudged through the muddy pebble road, and came to his house in Maro Town. Of course, to call it a house, from a structural standpoint, would be generous¡ªit resembled a dilapidated large barrel, the kind with its lid pried open by a storm. Creak! Chen Qi violently pushed the wooden door open with his hand. Inside the room, apart from a wooden plank bed, an oil lamp without oil, a secondhand ¡°World Strange Illness Guide,¡± and a few clothes, there was nothing else. ¡°The conditions are a bit poor, but at least there¡¯s a bed,¡± Chen Qi consoled himself, took off his clothes, and revealed his back. The tattoo on his back resembled deep blue tentacles, which converged to form a terrifying ghostly visage. This ghostly back could not be gazed upon by ordinary people! In this world, there was no such thing as care for the sick, especially for strange illnesses like this; if revealed, it would only incite fear in others. All in all, no normal person would appreciate this back¡­ Wait, followers of a cult that worshiped the deep sea might actually like this back, as a being able to be parasitized by a Sea Beast without dying is the perfect sacrifice to fulfill their desires. Hmm¡­ and there are those with a taste for the macabre, like crows. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi then picked up the dusty clothes from the floor, dusted them off, put them on, and casually grabbed some torn clothes to use as a blanket. He was in the pioneering stage of the game and had to make do. As the effects of Yellow Needle ended, he could feel a distinct muscle soreness. There was a sense of being hollowed out and fatigued. ¡°Sleep!¡± Chen Qi said as he collapsed into bed. Creak! The impact of his fall completely collapsed the bed, which was on its last legs. The bed¡¯s quality was worse than he had imagined. Chen Qi felt the cold sensation on his back and slowly closed his eyes. When I earn my first sum of money in the crack, I¡¯ll have to get a bed that can withstand some flipping around¡­ ¡­ ¡­ At night, the storm once again battered the small island town. When Chen Qi got up, he heard the curses of the fisherman¡¯s wife next door; she no longer wanted to stay in this shithole of a place and was even thinking of selling the house to move to the big city. The fisherman predicted that with the recent increase in storms, Maro Town was becoming less suitable for living, making it the perfect time to sell the house. ¡°This timing of entry¡­¡± The Age of Great Voyages was about to begin, and Maro Town would be an excellent starting point. Chen Qi thought this as he headed to Maro Town¡¯s herbal medicine shop. He exchanged the painkillers from his backpack for some money. The Black Whale Group¡¯s painkillers were a rare, potent type on the market, with special added ingredients. One bottle sold for a thousand Shell Coins. In Maro Town, a common fisherman¡¯s monthly income was four thousand Shell Coins. A thousand Shell Coins were enough to guarantee his food and warmth for a few days. But for someone on the path to becoming Transcendent, this amount of money wouldn¡¯t even cause a ripple. Chen Qi clutched the crumpled coins and headed straight for the docks. Just like on Earth, in this world, money was needed for anything and everything. And he had a very troublesome issue: he lacked a boat. The small boat he had snagged from the Black Whale Group had become battered and barely seaworthy under the onslaught of the storm. Ultimately, it was an emergency lifeboat. Taking others¡¯ boats would mean wasting a lot of time. He had to have a new boat; the best option was to rent one, which was undoubtedly a significant expense. Hopefully, Maro Town would have a decent boat available. The dock was crowded with fishermen, fishmongers, ship repairmen, and even the mayor of Maro Town. Suddenly, he heard sighs of despair around him. ¡°The weather is utterly unpredictable; how can we go out to sea like this?¡± ¡°What does the weather matter? I heard someone saw the Black Whale pirate group¡¯s Sawshark near the coast; how can we go out to sea with that looming?¡± ¡°Pirates? The deep sea creatures are the scariest. I heard that a large fishing boat spotted the dominator of the near sea! Fortunately, that sea dominator wasn¡¯t hungry, or else the ten or so people on the fishing boat would¡¯ve been done for.¡± ¡°The dominator of the near sea? I hear someone saw the Witch and a nameless monster on a passenger ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s ears perked up; their information was quite rich. The dominator of the near sea, the Black Whale Group, the Witch¡­ The first two were pieces of intelligence he was aware of. As for the Witch¡­ The Witch was an important character in the main storyline of the Witch Sea and an extremely mysterious entity. According to some players¡¯ speculation, this point in time was when the Flower Witch should have just arrived at the Witch Sea, and the Blade Witch should have been created. But at the current moment, early in the game¡¯s timeline, no one would bother with the Witch¡¯s business. With the strength they had now, getting involved in related matters was tantamount to suicide. Before he knew it, he had arrived at where the boats were moored. Chen Qi lifted his head; the sea breeze under the sun was always so comfortable. Last night¡¯s storm led to many marine accidents, and the mood was not great. But even so, for the sake of a livelihood, those who needed to fish still had to fish; life had to go on. Many were preparing to set out to sea. Chen Qi surveyed the ships before him. The urgent task was to find a ship suitable for heading to the crack. ¡°Clunky big ships won¡¯t do, this one¡¯s already damaged, that one looks too expensive¡­¡± Chen Qi muttered in his head. ¡°Wait!¡± Just then, a small, steel-built travel boat caught his eye. It was a steel-powered boat, not large, consisting of a small cabin and the hull. Smooth lines, a steel-cast sturdy hull¡ª Chapter 33 - 33 - 24 The First Small Houseboat (4K)_2 Chapter 33 ¨C 24 The First Small Houseboat (4K)_2 Chen Qi walked towards the ship with great interest. Next to the ship, there was a sign that boldly read ¡°For Sale¡±. Not only that, but it also listed some of the ship¡¯s advantages. It was transformed from an abandoned vessel, with one direction in mind, speed! Equipped with a power engine from the crack, it could sail at double the speed of ordinary cargo ships under normal circumstances. It even had an overclocking function that could momentarily boost its speed by more than three times. Truly a speedboat, and a must-have for piracy! Chen Qi felt somewhat tempted. Friends who often kill might know, it¡¯s easy to kill but hard to dispose of the body. But it¡¯s different at sea. All you have to do is shout ¡°Praise the Sea Goddess¡± and throw the body into the sea, and you¡¯re done. Therefore, the crime rate over the Witch Sea could be said to be exceptionally high. A grand stage at sea, if you¡¯re sick, come aboard. When two ships approach, it¡¯s common for them to exchange a look and go straight to battle. Even official government ships often encounter such situations. He wasn¡¯t afraid of sea beasts, but unavoidable frictions between people were bound to happen. But as a poor and helpless newcomer at sea, in order to stay out of these brutal disputes and be more efficient in his ventures, he desperately needed a fast ship. Chen Qi excitedly looked around and estimated the value of the ship to be around one hundred thousand Shell Coins. Small and fast, despite being somewhat old, it was the stuff of his dreams. The only problem was that the ship wasn¡¯t his. At the harbor, sitting there, was an old man, the owner of the ship: Old Scavenger, Belly. A widower and an eccentric salvager who liked to collect junk from the sea and assemble it into various odd contraptions. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had once sighted a black boat with a lit lantern, carrying a skeleton with tentacles during a voyage, which scared the living daylights out of him. Growing old, he no longer sailed out and had been preparing to move to Moonstone City, so he was always looking for a buyer for his boat. And with yesterday¡¯s storm, his desire to sell intensified. Nobody wanted to venture out to sea anymore; if he didn¡¯t sell soon, he feared he might never sell it at all! However, due to the costly maintenance of the ship, he hadn¡¯t found the right buyer. He sat alone on the pier, blowing lonely gusts of the sea breeze. Chen Qi walked over and squatted down to say, ¡°Old Belly, rent me the boat for a day for two hundred, how about it?¡± ¡°Two hundred!¡± Belly¡¯s eyes sparkled after not having had income for a long time, and he immediately lifted his bald head to look at Chen Qi. Isn¡¯t this the young man afflicted with sea beast disease? Why has he returned? His attitude changed in an instant, and he said gruffly, ¡°No rent! This vessel is my partner, my beloved wife, would you rent your partner to someone for a day?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked up, choked by the other party¡¯s words. Is this how people talk in the Witch Sea¡­ Such a strong refusal, unless he was a pervert, it really wasn¡¯t easy to retort. Old Belly continued, ¡°Young man, don¡¯t be foolish. Keep your money for something nice to eat.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Chen Qi was completely baffled and pondered for a moment, At sea, there was a tradition of sea burials, where the deceased were placed on little boats, covered in flowers, and set adrift into the ocean, to receive the Sea Goddess¡¯s blessings after death. Did he think I was going to use his boat for my own sea burial? With no other option, Chen Qi flatly said, ¡°Four hundred.¡± ¡°Four hundred!¡± Double the price directly!? Belly swallowed hard; that wasn¡¯t a small offer. But after hesitating for a moment, he still said, ¡°No, it¡¯s no good.¡± Even if the other party wasn¡¯t using his boat to depart this life, handing over the boat to a penniless young man was definitely not okay. What if something went wrong? They might not even find the person. Would raising the price again even work¡­ Chen Qi frowned. He had to admit, his penniless state really did make it difficult to rent a ship from someone. Just then, a robust voice came through, unmistakably belonging to the man of the highest standing in Maro Town, the Town Mayor of Maro. ¡°Old Belly, rent it to him. He¡¯s already an awakened with magical talent, and it¡¯s time he needed the money. Plus, his talent is not bad; in the future, he might even be able to buy your questionable junkboat.¡± The pot-bellied mayor of Maro squatted at the pier, gazing at the distant sea, smoking a rolled cigarette. He had to admit, judging by the attitude of the professional mentor An, Chen Qi had far more talent than his good-for-nothing son. If Maro Town could have one more somewhat capable Transcendent, even boasting about it would be good. His child might have a companion. Maybe Shell Country¡¯s officials would give more resources to his town. Of course, this was typical fantasy time. Unless a Third-tier Transcendent showed up, officials from Shell Country wouldn¡¯t bother with his tiny rundown town. ¡°Able to buy? Magical awakening?¡± Old Belly touched his head, looking dubiously at Chen Qi¡¯s worn clothes. Maybe buy some clothes first¡­ Belly thought to himself. But the mayor of Maro was officially the highest standing person here, and he owed the man a significant sum of money. He had no power to refuse! Old Belly turned around and smiled at Chen Qi, ¡°Shh, still good for four hundred?¡± ¡°Let me think¡­¡± Chen Qi had already jumped onto the ship and opened the hatch on the deck to check the power engine inside the hull. The power engine is the key to a ship. On the dusty casing of the power engine, one could vaguely see a steaming iron hand grasping a hammer tightly. Chapter 34 - 34 - 24 The First Small Houseboat (4K)_3 Chapter 34 ¨C 24 The First Small Houseboat (4K)_3 This is¡­ ¡°The emblem of Steam Hand!¡± Chen Qi was startled. Steam Hand, a quite famous heavy industrial company in the Kingdom of Shell. It¡¯s a company that extensively uses dangerous creations from the crack. Because it can produce powerful, large Mechanical Armor, it¡¯s an entity many top players who want to operate Mecha encounter. However, its clients are primarily major corporations and Shell Country officials, not civilians. In this remote countryside, it¡¯s hardly known at all. In this world, brand is crucial; if it¡¯s a modified product of this brand, the price could go up to three hundred thousand. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If the power core inside is undamaged, it would sell for at least five hundred thousand, or even a million¡­ Military-grade products, this modified piece¡¯s origin is way too wild¡­ Chen Qi stood up and looked towards Old Beili at the dock. Old Beili immediately revealed a proud smile, and chuckled, ¡°How about that, this is what I retrofitted from the junk I collected. This modified ship isn¡¯t too bad, right? Although it¡¯s a bit shabby, it¡¯s absolutely worth more than it costs.¡± You call Steam Hand¡¯s products junk? If this ship could be repaired, he could use it for quite a long time. And just owning the ¡®Steam Hand¡¯ emblem is a profit! Chen Qi swallowed, and asked, ¡°How much for this ship?¡± Old Beili sized up Chen Qi, and said with a smile, ¡°Forty thousand per month over four months, or a lump sum of one hundred thirty thousand.¡± Because the storms have been getting worse recently, and many dislike modified goods, Old Beili¡¯s quoted price wasn¡¯t high. Installments? Chen Qi hadn¡¯t expected to hear this term from a junkman. The other party was quite business-minded. Old Beili chuckled proudly; this installment plan was a trick he learned from a black-market dealer. He didn¡¯t think Chen Qi would be able to pay on time. If there was even one month he couldn¡¯t pay, he had a reason to take the ship back. Then, he¡¯d have both the ship and the money. Of course, unless the other party died. After all, the sea had been rather dangerous lately; his ship could end up feeding the sharks along with him. The next second, Chen Qi almost without hesitation said, ¡°I¡¯ll buy the ship, here¡¯s a four hundred deposit upfront!¡± Chen Qi handed over two two-hundred denomination bills to him, then threw his backpack onto the ship. He walked straight onto the ship¡¯s cabin, and pressed the start button. A deposit? Old Beili was momentarily stunned, yet before he could speak, the steamboat began rumbling loudly. The propeller¡¯s blades cut through the water, stirring up ripple after ripple. Chen Qi grasped the helm and set sail towards the sea. Extraordinary Rank was crucial; he didn¡¯t have spare time to chat with Old Beili now. Full speed ahead! Watching the departing Chen Qi, Old Beili glanced at the Mayor of Maro Town, venting, ¡°Mayor of Maro Town, can this kid really afford my ship? Even if he sells his body to that generous lady from Black Whale Group, who¡¯s especially patient, he couldn¡¯t make a hundred thirty thousand in a week, could he? Unless he earns it in the crack, that¡¯s possible.¡± The crack could claim lives or make one rich overnight. To the crack¡­ To the crack! The thought made Old Beili suddenly break into a cold sweat: ¡°Mayor of Maro Town, if he dies on the way to the crack then my ship will be gone too, it¡¯s my painstakingly modified ship.¡± ¡°No, it can¡¯t be the crack, he¡¯s not the type of irrational person, and who goes to the crack alone? That¡¯s no different from suicide. Don¡¯t be fooled by his appearance; most likely, he¡¯s been noticed by Instructor An. Now, he¡¯s just carrying out tasks for Instructor An. If he completes enough tasks, he may receive a precious Apprentice Occupation Card that money can¡¯t buy.¡± The Mayor of Maro Town exhaled a long ring of smoke, looking towards the disappearing boat on the horizon. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t be, right¡­¡± Chapter 35 - 35 - 25 Crack Rating Chapter 35 ¨C 25 Crack Rating The midday sun grew increasingly scorching. The small boat had been sailing on the sea for some time now. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Inside the boat cabin, Chen Qi took out the sea chart and examined it. The target crack this time was not far from Maro Town. The only troublesome point was that the target was close to a dangerous sea area. The near seas of Witch Sea had many dangerous areas frequented by sea beasts. These areas were marked by merchants and listed as dangerous sea regions. Unless pressed for time, merchants generally avoided these danger zones. However, for Chen Qi, these areas were actually safer. If he had time, he could easily visit these dangerous areas. Due to his Deep Sea Affinity talent, many things he did couldn¡¯t be seen by the crew. For now, he had no plans or capital to recruit crew members. Hence, this fast small travel boat under his feet was quite a good choice for the early stages. After finishing his examination, Chen Qi hung the sea chart on the wall and then scanned the boat cabin. The boat¡¯s area was not small. It had a resting sofa and bed, a refrigerator, and a simple small kitchen. However, the good furniture had been removed, leaving only odds and ends, and the deck was covered in dust. The sofa and chairs were all dilapidated. The ship¡¯s lantern was also broken and needed a new one. Chen Qi shook his head. Although the foundation was decent, many of the boat¡¯s facilities were too old and outdated. It needed to be refurbished, and new furniture had to be added. His small home in Maro Town was already in shambles. If he bought this boat, it could solve two major problems at once: transportation and housing! Chen Qi liked to call it his other-worldly ¡°small houseboat.¡± Then, he took the food and prepared freshwater from his backpack and placed them in the small refrigerator. The refrigerator was not powered by electricity but relied on special magic energy stones. As long as he had money, he could even put a heater in the boat. ¡°Not bad, not bad.¡± After glancing around, Chen Qi thought that although it was a bit rundown, it was still pretty good as a new home. It was 130,000 shell coins. If he were to go alone, he¡¯d need about two trips to the crack. Of course, the actual harvest largely depended on luck. After all, the output of the crack was not fixed. At that moment, a strong smell of fish suddenly hit his nose. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived¡­¡± Chen Qi looked out of the boat. On the azure sea surface was a huge flip-belly fish corpse, like a giant piece of white cloth spread over the sea. That was the crack location the novice mentor had told him about ¨C the flip-belly fish corpse. Chen Qi stopped the boat and lowered the anchor, then carefully approached the massive flip-belly fish corpse. On the upturned belly of the fish, he could see a giant mouth full of sharp teeth, similar to the mouth of a worm. At that moment, a prompt appeared before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. [You have glimpsed a crack, Inspiration Appraisal in progress¡­] The higher the Inspiration, the more information would be gathered. In team dungeons, usually, the tasks of Inspiration Appraisal were handed over to the Transcendent of the Book Phase. As far as Inspiration Appraisal was concerned, he didn¡¯t need anyone else¡¯s help right now. Chen Qi rubbed his hands, anticipating the appraisal results. [Appraisal Great Success!] [Crack Name: Monster Kitchen Description: In an age when the sun had not yet extinguished, a group of persecuted chefs stumbled into the belly of a giant fish by chance. They thought they would die but unexpectedly found that the fish belly was surprisingly suitable for survival. This was a rare giant fish, desired by many fishermen who longed to hunt it. Driven by greed, the weak chefs came up with a survival method. Whenever fishermen caught the giant fish, they would come out from the fish belly, kill the fishermen, and snatch all the fish on the fishermen¡¯s boats. They lived a life of feasting on fresh fish in the giant fish¡¯s belly. However, they did not notice the fish¡¯s decay. Unknowingly, fish scales started growing on their bodies, making them a part of the ¡°giant fish,¡± completely becoming monster chefs devouring innocent people at sea. Crack Rating: E Clear Condition: Kill the final monster deep within the crack. Crack Distortion Rate: 12%. Crack Rank Limitation: This crack can only be entered by First Order Transcendents or below. Nature Form: Cup, Blade. Inspiration Insight: The mindless scaly monsters, showing excited smiles, want to bring you to the dining table, bleed you out, and cook you into a delicious meal with chili, pepper, cumin, and barbecue. Inspiration Insight: You noticed that this crack might be passable through sheer force.] Chen Qi glanced over the information about the crack. A 12% distortion rate, a clear condition that was the most common ¡ª kill the boss, rated E¡­ ¡°This familiar feeling.¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands. Now before him was a truly standard fresh crack! Previously, the Crack Sea Beast Cave he had entered with the Black Whale Group had a distortion rate of 0%, which in some sense was an already explored crack. A distortion rate of 0% meant that the crack had no clear rewards and no clear conditions. ¡°Rated E, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi pondered. This world¡¯s crack dungeons were roughly divided into five levels: A, B, C, D, and E. Level E cracks were the lowest, which armed ordinary squads could handle. Level D cracks required fully-armed First Order, or even Second-order Transcendents to deal with them. Level C cracks were very dangerous at this level. Only fully-armed Second-order Transcendents, or even Third-tier Transcendents, could manage them. From level B onward, the danger and distortion rate were both high. Even Third-tier Transcendents might lose their lives on the spot. Cracks of this level were usually assigned to official Transcendent teams for purification and required containment procedures afterward. Level A was about cracks that concerned many people¡¯s lives and deaths. Cracks of this level had to be strictly contained and controlled. If a Level A crack was not properly handled and continued to distort, it could bring a continent-destroying disaster. According to the law, cracks starting from Level A must not be glimpsed or discussed. And above that, those were not matters for the beta version, and he didn¡¯t know about them. No player had ever entered one either. Chen Qi took a deep breath, stretched out his foot, and then stepped onto the flip-belly fish. If he stripped away the immortal aura of the player, even the lowest-level crack required vigilance. This crack before him only had a rank limitation, not a number limit; it might be a team dungeon and could pose some small troubles. His hand might get a bit sore from all the killing. With high agility attributes, the third-tier Transcendent weapon Black Blade, the pioneering divine artifact long-range weapon Collector, and the battle knowledge of Hunter Yu Huo. His current setup was clearly a bit overkill. If he posted this setup to challenge an E-level crack on the player forum, he would be accused of ¡°fish bombing.¡± ¡°Monster Kitchen, huh?¡± Chen Qi reminisced for a moment. The death rate for Monster Kitchen in the E-rank was not low; one could even call it a novice nightmare. Generally speaking, the Nature Form of a crack would hint at how to clear it. The Blade Phase was an absolute symbol of strength. The fact that both the nature form and inspiration insight of Monster Kitchen included the Blade Phase meant this was a crack that could be cleared through brute force and rewarded extra! Chen Qi took out the Black Blade, swung it again, and slashed out a breeze. After absorbing Hunter Yu Huo¡¯s knowledge, he had become increasingly adept with this weapon. Collector gave him the capability for long-range monster attacks. His backpack had enough Healing Potions for use as well. ¡°Ready, almost ready¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, his heart pounding. Even the lowest-level crack could lead to death. In an era of peace, he rarely experienced such a dangerous thrill. But after the adventures of the past two days, facing the crack before him, he felt a sense of excitement stronger than fear. After confirming that everything was ready, he gripped the Black Blade, stepped out with his left foot, and entered the wormhole on the flip-belly fish. Whoosh! Accompanied by a sense of falling and darkness, a giant kitchen appeared before him. [You have entered the crack ¡°Monster Kitchen.¡±] Underfoot was rock, with a strong fishy smell¡­ Chen Qi gripped his Black Blade, cautiously moving forward. ¡°Battle, commence¡­¡± Bang, bang, bang! It was the sound of a cleaver chopping meat. A sharp-nosed man wearing a chef¡¯s hat, with fish scales on his arms and face, noticed him. He held a cleaver, smiled, and walked over: ¡°You¡¯re not wearing a chef¡¯s hat? Are you a guest from above? Ah, ah, the dining table is already set. Guest, please follow me~¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Chen Qi nodded slightly. ¡°Please follow me~¡± As the chef hat monster turned around, its mouth stretched to its ears, revealing a smile full of sharp teeth while its crimson tongue wriggled incessantly. It couldn¡¯t wait to savor the new delicacy. Its culinary instinct told it that the smell from this person would make a delicious seafood feast! Swipe! However, before it could go on smiling, a long blade had already slashed through its head, turning it into two stinking halves in an instant. The chop was so fast that it couldn¡¯t even call out for its companions. [Killed Monster ¡°Chef Hat Fish Monster,¡± gained 11 Spiritual Points.] There¡¯s nothing to say to monsters, just kill them. Chen Qi enjoyed the sensation of the chop and then calmly shook off the foul-smelling pus from the long blade. Bam! Bam! Bam! At the moment he killed the chef hat, a drum-like sound of rapid chopping came from behind the door ahead. Judging by the sound, there were quite a few chef hats. Chen Qi gripped the long blade tightly and walked towards the door step by step. Although Monster Kitchen was a novice graveyard, as a strategy video contributor, he had even published guides on clearing it with useless gear. Of course, he wouldn¡¯t dare try that now. For safety, he would use the most reliable stealth killing method. Chapter 36 - 36 - 26 Stealthy Speed Kill Chapter 36 ¨C 26 Stealthy Speed Kill The so-called stealth assassination is, in the absence of the enemy¡¯s awareness, to circle behind them and strike them down. To prevent being besieged by monsters, this is a commonly used technique, and it is also the most suitable method for clearing the monster kitchen. The space within the crack was not large, with just a kitchen and a dining area besides the entrance. Chen Qi advanced and squatted quietly at the doorway, peering into the kitchen through the crack of the door and counting the number of monsters. ¡°One, two, four¡­¡± A total of fifteen chef hats. Each gripping a kitchen knife, they chopped fish after fish and some rotten vegetables into pieces at an alarmingly fast speed. Clearly, they were preparing a sumptuous feast for their boss. Chef hats had low attributes, and in terms of individual strength, they could not compare to an ordinary adult human. Yet newcomers to the monster kitchen who died were certainly not few. As Cup Phase monsters, their real difficulty lay in their high ability for health regeneration. Chef hats could gain significant attribute bonuses and restore their health by eating fish or the corpses of their own kind. One bite, and their health would be fully restored; two bites, and their strength would double; three bites, and they could match an elite monster! Because many newcomers did not even read the monster introductions, directly engaging without caution, there were some who enjoyed brutalizing the monsters. Thus, not a few newcomer squads were wiped out. When killing these monsters, one must be quick, precise, and ruthless, giving the opposition no chance to eat and regain health. The chef hats continued to hack away with their knives, murmuring crazily. ¡°This is not enough; we need food that is more wonderful and fresh!¡± ¡°Eat! Eat! Eat!¡± ¡°Chop! Chop! Chop!¡± They were extremely focused, wholeheartedly preparing a sumptuous feast. If someone were to die within the crack and got turned into a meal by the chef hats, allowing them to indulge in enough food, there would be a high probability of causing a mutation in the crack¡¯s stability. The chef hats¡¯ perception was not strong, and when they were cooking, they could hardly notice someone right in front of them. There should be no problem¡­ Chen Qi found the visual dead spot and carefully entered from the doorway. He crouched and then inched quietly along the edge of the kitchen counter. Unknowingly, he had positioned himself behind eight chef hats, taking the advantage. ¡°Stealth successful.¡± Chen Qi stood up, holding his breath. At this moment, he was behind an elite chef hat. Sniff sniff sniff¡ª S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The elite chef hat in front of him finally sensed something wrong, stretched out its head, and sniffed with its sharp nose. It grinned and said, ¡°Ah! The delicious scent of humans¡­¡± Slash! The ash-covered black blade, as if gliding through tofu, split the elite chef hat before him in half in an instant! [You have killed an elite chef hat, gaining 22 Spiritual Points.] Along with a heavy scent of blood, the chef hats realized what was happening, bared their fangs like wild beasts instantly. A human dared to intrude on their territory! They had been discovered. Unfortunately for them, the movement to turn around was¡­ too slow¡­ By the time they thought to resist, they were already dead. After drawing and slashing with his sword, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes narrowed, he immediately switched grips, and exerted force with one hand, swinging from left to right, delivering a Horizontal Slash to the line of chef hats. In that instant, seven chef hats were cut in half, just like vegetables on a cutting board. ¡°Kill, kill you¡­¡± ¡°Chop, chop you¡­¡± ¡°Eat, eat you¡­¡± ¡°Desecrate, desecrate you¡­¡± The remaining seven chef hats saw their comrades dead and revealed their beastly fangs, wielding their knives and charging ferociously forward. They all came straight on and, incredibly, didn¡¯t even use their throwing skills. Chen Qi expeditedly executed three more slashes. Just like chopping down fruits, the heads of six chef hats hit the ground. At this moment, only one chef hat was left, standing afar and with a sluggish reaction. ¡°You, you are seeking death. Shark Boss, Shark Boss won¡¯t let you off¡­¡± It backed away while trying to reach for the food on the cutting board to eat. Chen Qi grabbed a kitchen knife from the counter and threw it fiercely at its head. Slash! Along with a crisp decapitation sound, the interface jumped with considerable enlightenment. [You have killed a chef hat, gaining 6 Spiritual Points¡­] [You have killed a chef hat, gaining 7 Spiritual Points¡­] ¡­ Having killed a total of fifteen chef hats, including the one by the door, he had gained a total of 105 Spiritual Points. It was quite a good haul, considering career tasks to be the main source of Spiritual Points. Chen Qi looked around to ensure there were no more enemies and smiled, ¡°More than half of the monsters didn¡¯t notice me; it was quite a decent stealth speed run.¡± In this brief battle, eight chef hats died without even having a chance to see him. These eight monsters fit his definition of stealth kills. Chen Qi took out bandages and wiped the foul-smelling blood off the black blade. With Hunter Yu Huo¡¯s enhancement, his movements could be described as smooth and flowing. But actually, there were some small flaws, and that was his strength. Although the bodies of chef hats were not tough, he still felt a slight resistance during the slashing process. His strength was only at 13 points, which was somewhat low. More of it relied on the sharpness of the black blade. Of course, for an E-rank crack, that was completely sufficient. After confirming there were no fish that had slipped through the net, Chen Qi quietly turned toward the other large door of the kitchen, the one leading to the dining room. Behind that door was this crack¡¯s final enemy. As long as he could kill it, he could declare the crack cleared. Chen Qi used the black blade to open a small slit in the door and peered inside. On a huge dining table, there was only one enormous monster covered in blue scales. Unlike the slim build of a Chef¡¯s hat, it stood three meters tall, its limbs abnormally developed, its muscles bulging like those of a wild ox. This stature had already left the category of humanoid. However, the most frightening part was the terrifying shark head. It was ferociously swallowing the food given by the Chef¡¯s hat with its wide-open jaw. Crunch! Crunch! If it was a newbie seeing this scene on their first entrance to a crack, they¡¯d probably be scared enough to run away. This is the final boss of the Witch Sea Monster Kitchen¡ªChef Shark. ¡°Just finished eating, encountered a low-probability event, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes became focused. This wasn¡¯t good news. In Monster Kitchen, if the final boss had just finished eating, its strength would be much greater than under normal circumstances. Some squads, no matter how well-prepared, couldn¡¯t contend with Chef Shark. This was one of the reasons why Monster Kitchen led to the annihilation of newbie teams! In the moment the door slit opened, Chef Shark lifted its head, and its blood-red shark eyes met Chen Qi¡¯s. It then revealed a hearty smile; hungry saliva flowed from the corner of its mouth. ¡°Tasty little dessert~¡± Seeing an even more delicious meal, Chef Shark stood up, picked up the huge cleaver beside it, its leg muscles tensed, and then it lunged violently! Shark Charge! Boom! Its huge body violently smashed through the door! It thought it could slam Chen Qi against the wall directly, but instead a terrible pain came from its thigh. In the moment it charged, Chen Qi had already struck with his blade, a solid Horizontal Slash to its thigh. A large amount of blood splattered! After eating, Chef Shark¡¯s health was high and its agility not low. He couldn¡¯t kill it in one slash; the best strategy was to cut its legs first! Feeling the pain in its thigh, Chef Shark swung the cleaver fiercely, chopping down. Clang! Chen Qi blocked with a horizontal blade, took the opportunity to step back, and increased the distance. Seeing Chen Qi being pushed back, Chef Shark let out a boisterous laugh. ¡°Hahahahaha!¡± Its appearance seemed to mock Chen Qi, as if the feeble attack just now could never kill it. Indeed, after eating, that slash couldn¡¯t kill it, not even disable its leg. Chef Shark¡¯s muscles tensed up, ready to charge again and trap the little guy in front of it underneath, then slowly pull out and eat its limbs. However, in the next second, the leg it had tensed up abruptly broke off, and a large amount of blood spurted out. The fight was over¡­ Chen Qi calmly looked at Chef Shark. The black blade, as the weapon of the Third-tier Transcendent Black-eyed Captain, was not just sharp, it was that simple. Once it hit the enemy, it would also deal a high amount of dark energy damage. It was just that the weaklings he had encountered before had too little health, there was no chance for the dark energy to show off. Now, at the wound of Chef Shark, eerie black smoke slowly rose. In the next moment, the black energy, like the sharp blades of a meat grinder, danced on that robust thigh, violently shredding Chef Shark¡¯s left leg. With half its leg useless, it meant Chef Shark had no chance of getting close to him. Now, it was nothing more than a floundering little fish on a cutting board. ¡°Roar!¡± Chef Shark let out a furious roar, unwilling to give up, and tried to stand on one leg, attempting to kill the guy in front of it. It tried to throw its cleaver as a last-ditch effort! However, before the cleaver could leave its hand, the next second, the barrel was aimed at its scarlet shark eyes. Bang! The bullet pierced the eye, striking a vital point! As the enemy lost vision, Chen Qi found the angle, gathered all his strength in the blade, and executed a Stepping forward Slash. Slash! With a crack, Chef Shark¡¯s head rolled off like a tumbling stone. Chef Shark was a typical melee monster, and with its vision gone, it was easy to attack its neck directly. As the sound of the rolling head echoed, a prompt appeared in front of him again. [Killed Chef Shark, gained 100 Spiritual Points.] ¡°Huff, huff¡ª¡± Seeing the prompt, Chen Qi adjusted his breathing and exhaled. Normally, Chef Shark only offered 50 Spiritual Points, but the Chef Shark in front of him actually gave 100 Spiritual Points. Luckily, he had enough advantages from his gear. Chen Qi smiled, wiped the sweat off his forehead after confirming there were no extra enemies, and felt pretty good. Then, an even more wonderful enlightenment appeared before his eyes. [Final enemy killed, rift clearance¡­] [Calculating rift clearance¡­] Chapter 37 - 37 - 27: Perfect Completion Chapter 37 ¨C 27: Perfect Completion [Rift mutation level decreased by 3%, currently at 9%] [All monsters slain: You didn¡¯t spare any monster in the rift, reward +20% Victory against the odds: As a Spiritual Power awakener, you dared to come here alone, reward +20% Quick battle: You¡¯re really fast, reward +20% Boss kill: Even when full, it couldn¡¯t defeat you, reward +40%] [Settlement complete, overall rating S, a perfect run through the Blade Phase. Received a Skill Card Chest and a Chef Transcendent Occupation Card.] With the prompt, a red card fell into his hand. On the front of the card was a chef with a smile on his face, cooking a shark. Transcendent Occupation Card, Chef, acquired! Chen Qi happily pocketed it and looked at the prompt in front of him. [Would you like to draw from the Skill Card Chest? (16% chance for rare Blade, 44% chance for common Blade, 10% chance for rare Cup, 30% chance for common Cup)] Apart from the black market, the main way to acquire occupation skill cards was through rift rewards. Common skill cards moderately increased knowledge, most of which could be learned with time. Rare occupation cards either increased knowledge to a moderate degree or granted Transcendent skills! Normally, an E-level rift could only produce rare occupation cards under a perfect rating. A 16% chance for a rare Blade Phase card, a 10% chance for a rare Cup Phase card¡­ His luck was relatively low, so even with a perfect run, the odds of drawing a rare occupation card were still slim. Now was undoubtedly a critical moment to test his luck! The Cup Phase skill card might be overridden by the Transcendent Chef¡¯s skills. If possible, he wanted a rare Blade Phase skill card to enhance his combat power further. Chen Qi rubbed his hands together, excitedly thinking to himself: ¡°Draw the card!¡± The moment to test his luck had arrived! Accompanied by the sound of wind, a bright red skill card materialized in the air! Rare! Wait, Cup Phase? Chen Qi frowned. On the back of the card was the image of a blood-filled cup. But something seemed a bit off. Within the blood of the Holy Grail was a sharp, crimson blade. A rare Cup-Blade Phase skill card! Chen Qi was startled. This could count as drawing a rare Blade Phase skill card. [Blade Body Forging Skill ¨C Early Stage Nature Form: Cup, Blade Description: There exists an insurmountable wall between wielding tools and bare-handed combat. Therefore, if one trains their body to be like a blade, I am the wall! Function: Practicing this skill can enhance strength and constitution and grants the active skill ¡°Burst.¡± Burst: Consumes Spiritual Power, drastically enhancing body resistance and strength for a brief period. (This skill scales with constitution and strength; the higher the attributes, the stronger the skill)] A skill card that increases constitution and strength! Chen Qi was overjoyed. He initially thought he would draw something like a ¡°Swallow Return,¡± ¡°Flowing Water Punch,¡± or ¡°Enchanting Palm¡± Transcendent martial skill, but he unexpectedly drew a body forging technique. Body forging techniques, akin to breathing techniques, were considered practical foundational skills and were one of the best skill card types for early constitution enhancement. ¡°More attribute increases again¡­¡± As a strategy guide creator, Chen Qi had always favored operational routes, specializing in ¡°outplaying¡± opponents. Of course, every cool ¡°outplay¡± performance was behind at least ten failed attempts. But now, he was getting further along the path of high stats. This was really¡ª Awesome! High stats also meant his margin for error increased. Chen Qi excitedly gripped the skill card, thinking to himself: ¡®Use!¡¯ The skill card dissolved into a blood-red ink that dissipated in the air. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You have learned Blade Body Forging Skill ¨C Early Stage.] In an instant, Chen Qi felt an influx of knowledge. In that moment, countless scenes flashed in his mind: training muscles, catching blades bare-handed, punching steel until it yielded¡­ It felt like a long dream. As the dream ended, Chen Qi took a deep breath and felt some subtle changes in his body. [Your constitution +1, your strength +1, your body is digesting the Blade Body Forging Skill.] [Your constitution meets the requirement, you have mastered the ¡°Burst¡± skill.] ¡°Hoo¡­¡± Chen Qi stretched his muscles. Skills like body forging needed to be digested through training and diet. In the end, it should provide at least a 5-point increase in both constitution and strength, which was quite a substantial bonus. Chen Qi stretched his muscles again. Amidst the crackling sounds, a gash appeared on the restaurant wall before him, slowly opening into a jagged maw. [Rift ended, please leave within thirty minutes, and you cannot re-enter the rift for two weeks.] [Rift resetting¡­] Many rifts presented additional exits upon completion. Furthermore, as long as the mutation wasn¡¯t zero, the rift would refresh. Chen Qi looked at the prompt and glanced around once more. Though he had acquired the Transcendent Occupation Card and a rare body forging skill card, he still hadn¡¯t done the most important thing. Loot! The items in the rift were valuable, and he could make a considerable profit if he could take them out. Chen Qi found a bag and began scouring the rift. The chef¡¯s uniform was just ordinary ragged cloth, the weapons were regular iron tools, and the food on the cutting board was all rotten fish¡­ Nothing valuable at all. Chen Qi shook his head, squatted down, and looked under the kitchen counter. At that moment, he noticed a half-opened cabinet. Bang! Chen Qi used his blade to pry the cabinet open. Inside were four bulging sacks. At the same time, he smelled a strong aroma. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up: ¡°This is¡­ spices!¡± Chapter 38 - 38 - 28 Soul Seasoning Chapter 38 ¨C 28 Soul Seasoning Chen Qi forcefully pulled out the spice bags from under the cabinet. There were four spice bags in total, namely pepper, black sesame, cumin, and devil¡¯s pepper. Chen Qi counted them, and they weighed about thirty kilograms in total, which was a pretty good amount. Shell Country, as a nation of merchants and industry, had a wide circulation of spices. But the spices in the Monster Kitchen were relatively rare, especially black sesame and chili peppers. In Shell Country, chili peppers weren¡¯t abundant; most chili-related products needed to be imported from the neighboring Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. In Shell Country, only large restaurants typically used chili peppers. Chen Qi recalled the spice prices in Shell Country. Pepper and cumin were a bit expensive, while black sesame was quite pricey. As for the devil¡¯s pepper, it was the spiciest of all peppers and was more than ten times the price of ordinary chili peppers, making it a very costly spice! Chen Qi weighed the devil¡¯s pepper. If he could find a good buyer, he could probably sell it for over a hundred thousand Shell Coins. A pretty nice gain! Chen Qi rubbed his hands together excitedly; he was usually broke. He couldn¡¯t sell the items he had previously acquired. Now he finally had something he could exchange for money. However, considering he was about to advance as a chef, he needed to keep some of these spices for himself. Moreover, in Maro Town, or indeed the entire Witch Sea, the food was hardly decent, with many dishes seasoned only with a bit of salt. He could finally eat something delicious. After looting the Monster Kitchen, Chen Qi climbed out of the crack on the belly of the overturned fish, carrying a big bag. Drip, drip! The weather was still unpredictable; it started raining again¡­ As soon as he emerged, raindrops hit his face. Like the whispers of a monster, the wind continued to ravage the ocean. The Crack Tide was far from over; there would be more and more strange creatures at sea. ¡°With this weather, Maro Town will likely get lively again when I get back,¡± Chen Qi felt the sea breeze blowing over his body. And at night, there would be even more terrifying creatures. But now he had a boat that could shield him from the wind and rain, at least he wouldn¡¯t get soaked to the skin anymore. Chen Qi suddenly threw the spice bag onto his small houseboat, the heavy bag making the boat sway. A pretty nice income! Chen Qi entered the boat cabin, set the course, and took out the most crucial thing he had acquired in the crack: The Transcendent path pass, the Chef Occupation Card. The First Order Occupation Card, as the initial card, could be assimilated as long as Spiritual Awakening was achieved, with no extra conditions needed. Chen Qi knew the effects of the chef profession but had never obtained the precious Hunter Yu Huo. Hunter Yu Huo could enhance his Transcendent powers from First to Fourth Rank, though he didn¡¯t know the specifics. Chen Qi bit his finger, letting the blood drip onto the Chef Occupation Card. As the blood slowly soaked the card, it twisted and melted, ultimately turning into blood and flowing into his body. A wave of heat surged through his body. In his mind, more and more hallucinations emerged. [Digesting¡­] Chen Qi closed his eyes. In a daze, he stood on an endless dark sea. Lowering his head, he saw the waves slowly wash over his ankles, and a pillar to stand on gradually emerged beneath his feet. His blood leapt from his heart, flowing down his abdomen and thighs, carving the design of a ¡®cup¡¯ onto the pillar. ¡°Phew¡­¡± The burning sensation slowly faded, and Chen Qi reopened his eyes. Before him, beautiful prompts appeared again. [You have entered the path of the Transcendent, becoming a ¡®chef.¡¯] [Your learning aptitude for chef skills has increased, and you have acquired the skill ¡°Transcendent Cooking.¡±] [You are now at the starting point of the Transcendent path: Constitution +3, Inspiration +3, Body Limit, and Total Spiritual Power enhanced.] Chen Qi felt the changes in his body. A new ¡®chef¡¯ section had appeared on his panel. [With the blessing of Hunter Yu Huo, you have gained the extra skill ¡°Soul Seasoning.¡±] Hunter Yu Huo had unexpectedly granted him an extra skill immediately. Was Soul Seasoning about extracting souls to make seasoning? Chen Qi checked his occupation panel. [Chef] [Rank: First] [Nature Form: Cup] [Skills:] [Chef¡¯s Insight: You will learn culinary skills more efficiently.] [Transcendent Cooking: You are a born chef and have mastered the method of Transcendent Cooking.] [The food you cook will have stronger effects than those cooked by ordinary people who know nothing about nutrition and gourmet.] [Soul Seasoning Lv1: You can transform Spiritual Power into seasoning, sprinkling it to enhance the inherent flavors of Transcendent ingredients and simultaneously boost the nutritional value for better digestion.] [Note: Transcendent Cooking improves food effects by approximately 20%, while Soul Seasoning enhances them by about 10%.] He wasn¡¯t making seasoning out of souls after all, Chen Qi mumbled. It was just a First Order skill, not what he had imagined¡ªextracting someone¡¯s soul to make seasoning. But as a First Order skill, Soul Seasoning already had a decent effect. And enhancing flavor was very important in the culinary world. At this point, Chen Qi blinked; Soul Seasoning was actually an upgradeable skill! It required a hundred Spiritual Points¡­ He had earned almost two hundred Spiritual Points in the Monster Kitchen. Upgrade. [Soul Seasoning Lv2: You can blend the Spiritual Power seasoning with spices, sprinkling them together to enhance both the spices and the food¡¯s power.] [Description: A true chef is never limited by ingredients; even stinky shoes and feet, under the enhancement of Soul Seasoning and spices, can become a delicacy!] [Food cooked with Soul Seasoning will ultimately make picky eaters blush, from pure physical delight and soul-deep tremors!] [Note: Further enhances flavor by an additional 5% on top of the original effects.] 15%, this was the slight boost from Hunter Yu Huo! Chen Qi felt genuine joy. A chef¡¯s significant strength lay in Transcendent Cooking¡¯s 20% food effect enhancement. As an additional skill, Soul Seasoning could enhance by 15%, totaling 35%. This was already a considerable boost, equivalent to adding a minor chef to the chef profession. If paired with enough Transcendent ingredients, his boost would be akin to taking performance-enhancing drugs. He could achieve what others gained through day-and-night training just by eating. Next, Chen Qi looked at the second crucial part of the Transcendent profession, the occupational tasks. [Cooking: You can earn Spiritual Points by cooking a delicacy.] [Note: The number of Spiritual Points varies depending on the deliciousness of your dish, refreshed daily.] A chef¡¯s occupational task was very straightforward: cooking. In the New Sun, occupational tasks were very important, being a major source of Spiritual Points for many. If done well enough, the profession could even gain special enhancements. For instance, Transcendent Cooking couldn¡¯t be upgraded through Spiritual Points; it could only level up by continually cooking. For high-order Transcendents, occupational tasks were also a stable way to maintain sanity. Thus, you could even see battle-hardened weapon masters selling silver scale armor or experts who could understand the stars and mysteries giving free street divinations. Wait¡ª Chen Qi suddenly realized something. Soul Seasoning could increase the deliciousness of food, and the key to chef tasks was the deliciousness of food. Didn¡¯t this mean that, even if his cooking skills were terrible, he could easily complete the daily task? The boost from Hunter Yu Huo to a First Order occupation was stronger than he had imagined. ¡°Even if it¡¯s a shoe, it can become delicious¡­¡± And if it was already delicious? Roasted lamb, stir-fried beef, pan-fried small fish¡­ Chen Qi looked at the refrigerator. He currently had a rare golden-scaled fish. He recalled from books that the golden-scaled fish had delicate meat, as smooth as silk, and melted in the mouth. If grilled, it would obtain a crispy, slightly charred skin. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but drool. His imagination was running wild. Chen Qi looked at his boat cabin. As a travel boat, it had a simple pot but lacked a cooking device and basic seasoning like salt. ¡°We¡¯ll talk when I return!¡± Chen Qi gently steered the wheel, shifting the boat¡¯s direction, speeding towards Maro Town. Time passed little by little, and before he knew it, the sky was painted in the warm orange-red hues of the setting sun. Chen Qi stepped out of the boat cabin. From this position, he could already see the lighthouse. Night was approaching, and the lighthouse keeper had already lit the light, guiding the ships returning home. Chen Qi turned his head, looking to the left, seeing a large number of fishing boats passing by. Mentor An and the Maro Town Mayor had instructed that these days, they must return before the moon rises. After the Crack Tide, the night belonged to the monsters. Rumble¡ª The huge steam roar mixed with human chatter sounded in his right ear. Chen Qi turned to the right, seeing a massive steel construct approaching him. A huge steel steamer was now on the same course as his small houseboat. Both boats sailed side by side, heading towards Maro Town. ¡°A large ship¡­¡± Chen Qi looked up at the behemoth. Compared to this giant ship, his small houseboat was like a shrimp. He could see fresh cannon damage on the hull, seemingly still emitting thick smoke. On the ship, heavily armed hunters walked by, all with well-equipped gear and heavy backpacks, clearly professional rift explorers. On the top of the ship, the Shell flag fluttered in the sea breeze. ¡°It¡¯s a large merchant ship officially recognized by Shell Country, and from the aura, there are many high-order Transcendents on board.¡± Chen Qi confirmed the identity of the ship. In the Witch Sea, merchant ships were no less powerful, sometimes even stronger than the navy. However, a large merchant ship of this scale with so many fully armed hunters coming to Maro Town, what for? Chen Qi contemplated. ¡°Hello! Hello! Can you hear me?¡± At this moment, a young, sunny guy waved at him from the ship. ¡°Hmm?¡± S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi looked at the young man calling to him. The other guy wore an expensive set of steam armor, carrying a gold-handled sword on his back, and had a head of flowing golden hair. He looked familiar¡­ Chen Qi squinted. The guy seemed quite famous in Maro Town: The Maro Town Mayor¡¯s son, a sunny, cheerful young man, a First Order Transcendent novice, Little Maro. Almost everyone in town knew this young man. But Chen Qi wasn¡¯t well-known in Maro Town, just a poor, helpless sea beast disease patient. Little Maro had been away for years; he knew little about Maro Town and rarely interacted with his peers there. The guy probably didn¡¯t recognize him. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Chen Qi asked, seeing that the guy had a lot to say. Little Maro looked at Chen Qi with great interest: ¡°Are you from Maro Town?¡± ¡°You could say that¡­¡± Hearing a positive answer, Little Maro immediately revealed an excited expression: ¡°Actually, I have some questions to ask you; of course, it¡¯s not for free. How about this, I¡¯ll tell you my sea encounters with the Flower Witch. It¡¯s news about a witch, and it will be tomorrow¡¯s big news in the White Dove Times!! Then I¡¯ll tell you this incredible news, and you answer two of my questions, how about that?¡± More witch stuff¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his chin. The fervor around witches was almost overshadowing that of the Black Whale Group¡¯s treasure hunt. In the game¡¯s early stages, no player had ever seen a real witch. Witch news seemed to chase after him¡­ Chen Qi internally complained. But being the protagonists of the Witch Sea region, witches left legends everywhere. It wasn¡¯t surprising; what piqued his curiosity more was what questions this Little Maro had. After thinking for a while, Chen Qi answered: ¡°Sure, as long as you¡¯re not asking math problems or anything like that.¡± Chapter 39 - 39 - 29: Return and Iron Hand Chapter 39 ¨C 29: Return and Iron Hand Little Maro cocked an eyebrow with a saucy air, eager to share the astonishing tale of the day: ¡°The ship I serve on is a large merchant vessel that was specially ordered by officials to handle affairs on our Maro Island. And during the voyage, we encountered a huge incident. We saw a luxury cruise ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom billowing thick smoke¡­ Can you believe it? That steel behemoth, unbelievably, broke in half like a rag and was discarded atop the vast sea.¡± Sure enough, the ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom must be the one from the promotional video, where the foreign girl, the Flower Witch, met her doom. ¡°Did you discover anything?¡± Chen Qi, dragging his face into a curious expression that screamed ¡®I don¡¯t know a thing,¡¯ asked. Lowering his voice, Little Maro continued mysteriously: ¡°Although the ship was split in two, there were quite a few survivors on the wreck. Our captain, being kind-hearted, asked for a little money and some supplies and then rescued the crew from above. And from these survivors, we learned that they had encountered a terrifying monster, no less dominant than the nearshore overlord!!!¡± ¡°And that¡¯s not all. Besides, according to the survivors, they also saw a young girl with petals all over her body, incredibly beautiful, walking on the sea! That young lady, she actually fought against the pitch-black monster that destroyed the steel giant! Finally, as people succumbed to terror, both figures utterly vanished from sight.¡± ¡°Oh? Do you know where the young lady, or that monster, went?¡± Chen Qi inquired. Scratching his head, Little Maro replied: ¡°How could I possibly know, but Miss Pelu, the gold-medal editor of the White Dove Times, has already interrogated those survivors. It¡¯s highly likely that the legendary Witch has reappeared! Unfortunately, as Miss Pelu is urgently chasing the story of the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure and the Witch, I wasn¡¯t even able to get an autograph.¡± Chen Qi asked: ¡°Is that all?¡± ¡°Yeah, shocking, isn¡¯t it!¡± Is that all¡­ Chen Qi offered a polite smile. Overall, these were all details he already knew. The only useful tidbit was that the Witch who encountered the shipwreck was currently active quite close to him. That¡¯s not shocking! Could you encounter such major events? Seeing Chen Qi unimpressed, Little Maro said discontentedly: ¡°Alright, as per our agreement, now it¡¯s my turn to ask you questions. I have two questions!¡± ¡°Ask.¡± Little Maro looked down, scanned the surroundings, and with added mystery, asked: ¡°Did you come across any pirate ships today at sea, like those from the Black Whale Group?¡± The Black Whale Group! A simple name, yet it unleashed a tidal wave of emotions in Chen Qi¡¯s heart. Why would he be asked about the Black Whale Group? He didn¡¯t respond immediately, instead gazing towards the distant lighthouse. If something unexpected occurred, the lighthouse keeper should be able to help him with quite a few issues. Feeling secure about his location, Chen Qi answered: ¡°No, how could a small chef in a tiny boat like mine encounter pirate ships and still be alive?¡± Little Maro sized up Chen Qi, thought for a bit, and then said: ¡°True, you look rather weak. Now, the second question.¡± ¡°Ask.¡± ¡°You must know about me, Little Maro, right? Though I¡¯m from Maro Town, my father always sent me away, so I¡¯m not too familiar with the locals my age. So, I want to ask, do you know if there is any young person in Maro Town who has contracted the Sea Beast disease?¡± At the moment the question was posed, a gentle sea breeze blew through both their hair. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze turned somewhat frosty. Bad luck, the sole young fortunate one in Maro Town to suffer from the Sea Beast disease was him. The other party, it seemed, was aiming for him. Yet judging by the current situation, it appeared someone else had tasked Little Maro with gathering information. So, there are enemies of his on this ship¡­ The Black Whale Group¡¯s men, they move that fast? The wind is pretty cold, thought Little Maro, feeling an odd chill on his back, and continued: ¡°Do you know? Frankly, you give off the impression of someone frail with the Sea Beast disease¡­¡± As Little Maro spoke, he abruptly stopped and looked down at Chen Qi. Chen Qi, having said nothing in response, walked into the cabin and came out with a fishing rod. Swallowing hard, Little Maro asked: ¡°What do you need the fishing rod for?¡± ¡°Fishing.¡± Chen Qi replied, waving the fishing rod around. Little Maro laughed: ¡°Hahaha, fishing? The ship is sailing, and there are no fish around for you to catch¡­¡± ¡°Eh?¡± In the next instant, Little Maro realized that with what seemed like a random flick of the rod, Chen Qi had somehow tangled the fishing line around his neck. Chen Qi gave a sharp tug on the rod, pulling ¡®Little Maro¡¯ off the large ship before him. Bang! Little Maro plunged into the seawater, still clad in his heavy armor, instantly beginning to play joyfully in the water. From his movements, he seemed quite thrilled. Chen Qi silently reached out, kindly pulled Little Maro up from the water onto his boat, then asked with concern: ¡°Are you okay?¡± Little Maro coughed twice and glared at Chen Qi with a fiercely resentful look: ¡°You lack martial morality, sneak attacking me.¡± ¡°How could I sneak attack you? It was just a careless mistake while fishing.¡± S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi said this, grabbed Little Maro¡¯s leg, dragged him into his boat house, and shut the boat door. Then, he looked outside from the window, where Little Maro had just been standing, there was no one, and for the time being, no one seemed to care about the matter. Little Maro lay on the ground, spitting out the seawater in his mouth. He then raised his head, and asked again with some confusion, ¡°Did you really just accidentally hook me while fishing?¡± This beloved son of the Mayor of Maro Town really isn¡¯t a fool¡­ Chen Qi secretly complained in his heart. ¡°Yes, but I have a few questions for you. Why did you ask about the Sea Beast patients?¡± Without a doubt, Little Maro had already become suspicious of him. If this Little Maro were an ally of the Black Whale Group, he would have gone to call his comrades by now. Little Maro looked at Chen Qi¡¯s kind expression and began to speak, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I just encountered a Hunter with a mechanical arm on the ship. He told me that in their company in Moonstone City, a young man infected with the Sea Beast disease had stolen a large sum of their money and ran away. And this person is from Maro Town, so they came to Maro Town to get the money. If anyone can give him information, they can get a share of the money.¡± Little Maro got up, dusting off his hands, ¡°Although I don¡¯t lack money, I¡¯ve never really earned money myself, so I thought maybe I could make some this time. So, do you know? I¡¯ll give you some too. You look like you¡¯re in need of money.¡± A Hunter with a mechanical arm was looking for me, not the Black-eyed Captain and Little Crow, Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts flooded. And if it were those two, they would likely have used a more violent approach. There was no one with a mechanical arm on the Sawshark. ¡°It¡¯s someone from another organization¡­¡± Chen Qi recalled the original owner¡¯s memories once more. He had fallen ill, gone to work in Moonstone City, and then was lured by so-called relatives into a human trafficking crime gang called ¡®Black Rabbit¡¯. If the Black Whale Group wanted to find out about him, they¡¯d undoubtedly go through this ¡®Black Rabbit¡¯ gang. In the Black Rabbit gang, there was indeed a First Order Transcendent with a mechanical arm. This was a wanted criminal in Moonstone City, known as ¡®Iron Hand,¡¯ who was involved in human trafficking and had a bounty of two hundred thousand Shell Coins on his head. Chen Qi organized his thoughts; he wasn¡¯t as panicked as he had imagined. First, with his current strength, a First Order Transcendent with a mechanical arm wouldn¡¯t be able to deal with him. Second, the Black Whale Group didn¡¯t know what he had taken from the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasury and wouldn¡¯t kill him outright; they would try to catch him alive as much as possible. Third, in addition to the Lighthouse Keeper of Maro Town with a guaranteed Third Rank strength, there was also Teacher An, a graduate of the Royal University. Chen Qi looked again towards the distant Lighthouse. All over the Moonstone Islands, there were many Transcendents who hated pirates. If the Sawshark appeared in these waters, even if they turned and fled immediately, they might not live to return. Chen Qi turned to Little Maro and asked, ¡°Do you know where that Hunter with a mechanical arm that you mentioned went? Is he still on that ship?¡± In his memory, that Hunter with a mechanical arm was a criminal with a bounty of two hundred thousand Shell Coins. He could get rid of the other party directly by reporting him. Little Maro replied, ¡°He jumped off the ship when it was slowing down.¡± ¡°Jumped off the ship?¡± Chen Qi was stunned. Little Maro explained, ¡°Yes, because large ships need to display their flag when they approach the Lighthouse, we had to stop for a short while. He took that opportunity to jump ship. We stopped for quite a long time. By now, he¡¯s probably already on Maro Island. If he finds the money thief himself, we might not get any reward.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Chen Qi looked at Little Maro, who seemed to still have no suspicion towards him. He finally understood why the other had never passed even the simplest round of exams. At that moment, Little Maro¡¯s eyes sparkled. He suddenly realized that the man in front of him seemed to be a Transcendent! Little Maro became excited, speaking quickly, ¡°I can tell by your aura that you are a Transcendent too. I came back this time specifically to go to the crack, to a rift called ¡®Monster Kitchen,¡¯ but so far, I¡¯ve only found three other people. That rift is pretty dangerous, E-rank for sure, but I have a feeling it could be D-rank level, so I was hoping to gather five people. With my keen eye, I noticed the way you handle your fishing rod, you¡¯ve got some skill. All in all, the more people the better. Aren¡¯t you interested in joining us?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment. Sorry, but I¡¯ve already soloed that rift¡­ The cooldown for the Monster Kitchen rift was at least three days. ¡°Next time for sure.¡± After giving a few non-committal responses, Chen Qi walked out of the boat house with Little Maro. His small craft, alongside the large merchant ship and numerous fishing boats, gradually made their way into the harbor. Just like coming home from work or school, returning to port was always a comforting moment. At the dock, people waited anxiously, looking forward to the return of their family members. ¡°You old thing, you¡¯re finally back! It rained again today, I thought you might have drowned.¡± ¡°You¡¯re back, what¡¯s that, you caught a shark!¡± ¡°Haha! Bro, how was it, didn¡¯t catch any fish? No worries, come have a drink with me first!¡± In the remaining light of day, the scene in front of him was exceptionally heartwarming. And in the distance, Chen Qi saw the Mayor of Maro Town and An, who were handling various trivial matters of Maro Town. Teacher An, who was processing documents, stopped her movements; she smelled a familiar scent. The sea breeze gentled, and she lifted her head, smiled, and waved at Chen Qi, ¡°Welcome back!¡± Chapter 40 - 40 - 30: A New Era Chapter 40 ¨C 30: A New Era The small boat slowly approached the shore. ¡°Disembark!¡± Chen Qi jumped from the boat onto the dock. He looked around but did not see the figure of the mechanical arm ¡®Iron Hand.¡¯ However, in the midst of the crowd, the likelihood of Iron Hand making a move was low. The mayor of Maro Town, upon hearing An¡¯s voice, looked up, curiously gazing in Chen Qi¡¯s direction. He was very curious about what Chen Qi had gone out to sea to do. Behind Chen Qi was his disappointing son, Little Maro. The mayor of Maro Town felt a surge of anger; he had a lot to scold his son about. But as the words reached his mouth, he swallowed them back, turning them into a simple four-word phrase: ¡°You¡¯re back now.¡± The mayor of Maro Town exchanged a few words of greeting with his son, and then his gaze carefully swept over Chen Qi. He didn¡¯t see any serious injuries on him. An, after putting away her work documents, walked over: ¡°Welcome back, Qi, I actually have some good news for you today.¡± ¡°What good news?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously. ¡°Do you know, in Maro Town, there is a mine crack with a zero mutation rate? However, in yesterday¡¯s wind, they revived again.¡± Crack revival¡­ Crack Tides could cause some cracks with a zero mutation rate to revive again, turning them into challengeable dungeons. The mine crack in Maro Town should also be an E-tier crack, though even among E-tiers, there were differences. In the mine crack, there should be some skeleton monsters. Having one more crack to obtain spiritual points from wasn¡¯t a bad thing. ¡°And then?¡± Chen Qi asked. An nodded lightly: ¡°Although it revived, the monsters inside are even weaker than those in a typical E-tier crack. You¡¯re planning to head to the Monster Kitchen crack, but you obviously lack experience. If you rush in, you might encounter peril. So, I thought of organizing some newcomers from Maro Town to go to the mine crack with you.¡± Simply put, An wanted him to train in the safer mine crack first. Chen Qi continued to ask: ¡°So what happened?¡± ¡°I wanted to gauge the strength of the mine crack for you.¡± At this point, An rubbed her hands together guiltily: ¡°But during the process of gauging the mine crack, I accidentally killed all the monsters and cleared it. The plan I had prepared for you was ruined.¡± S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°¡­¡± Accidentally, Chen Qi swallowed a gulp, imagining An wiping out all the creatures in the mine crack with a single ordinary attack. Aside from being nicknamed ¡°An Mom¡± on the game forum, An Aotian¡¯s strength far exceeded that of a typical third-tier Transcendent. From his observations, even the combined strength of Little Crow and Black-eyed Captain, both third-tiers, couldn¡¯t match An. At this moment, the mayor of Maro Town, having just lit a cigarette, keenly sensed something! Chen Qi planned to go to the Monster Kitchen crack! Could he have gone there this morning? But he had no visible injuries. The mayor of Maro Town broke into a cold sweat, curiously asking: ¡°Wait a minute, Qi, the place you went to this morning, could it have been that Monster Kitchen?¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Hearing the mayor¡¯s words, An suddenly realized something too. Immediately, like a curious white cat, she pranced lightly around Chen Qi, sniffing here and there. ¡°It¡¯s blood, monster blood, and a hint of fragrance, spices? Wait a minute! The Spirit Power Field has also changed!¡± After completing a circle, she stopped in front of Chen Qi, her pupils slightly contracting in confusion: ¡°Have you already cleared the Monster Kitchen¡­ and advanced to First Order Transcendent?¡± Chen Qi smiled helplessly. He had been thoroughly seen through; he couldn¡¯t hide anything. Once someone became a Transcendent, it was nearly impossible to conceal that aura without special secrets. Moreover, An¡¯s observational skills were far beyond his expectations; he even suspected she could see right through his clothes to his organs. Chen Qi nodded: ¡°Yes, I went out to sea today, got lucky, and obtained a Transcendent Occupation Card, becoming a chef.¡± That quickly, a First Order Transcendent? The mayor of Maro Town was stunned, subconsciously stroking his mustache. Hadn¡¯t he gone out to sea alone? Had he gone with companions? Why hadn¡¯t they been informed? Or had he cleared the crack by himself? The mayor looked at this young man, his mind racing, the hand holding the cigarette trembling slightly. Little Maro was bewildered, scratching his head; was the Monster Kitchen they mentioned the same one he was heading to? Compared to the mayor and Little Maro, An wasn¡¯t overly surprised; in her eyes, this was simply Chen Qi¡¯s inherent talent. Clearing a monster-infested crack was an expected feat. From the first time she met Chen Qi, she had caught the faint scent of blood, monster blood. This indicated that he might have already killed monsters back when he awakened his Spiritual Power. The only surprising thing was Chen Qi¡¯s speed. An revealed a gratified smile: ¡°Congratulations, now, our Maro Town has an excellent chef.¡± Then, she suddenly changed her tone: ¡°Qi, you have good potential. By the way, the path of the Book¡¯s Apprentice is still open for you.¡± A First Order Transcendent occupation was akin to a student who hadn¡¯t formally entered school, still in a self-study phase at home. At this stage, the student could learn whatever they fancied, pursue whatever interested them. But once reaching the Second Order, it signified formal school admission and necessitated choosing a study direction. Second-order Transcendent required selecting a corresponding Nature Form. In other words, as long as Chen Qi hadn¡¯t formally entered the Second Order, he could still become an apprentice, one personally trained by her. ¡°Mm.¡± Chen Qi nodded. At that moment, amidst the sound of waves, a massive merchant ship slowly stopped. Many stevedores disembarked from it, unloading large cargo crates one after another and transporting them to Maro Town. Judging by the markings on the crates, they were all weapon crates! Chen Qi was slightly surprised and curiously asked An: ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± ¡°Yeah, Mentor An, why are these merchant ships bringing so many weapons here?¡± Seeing the situation, the mayor of Maro Town wiped his cold sweat, puzzled as he hadn¡¯t heard of merchant ships carrying weapon crates! Could there be pirates attacking? An walked a few steps forward, looking up at the large ship in the distance: ¡°I found out just yesterday. According to observations by the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, the recent storm isn¡¯t as simple as we thought, so Shell Country¡¯s government is preparing to set up defensive measures on all coastal islands, to fend off sea beasts and pirates.¡± The mayor of Maro Town asked: ¡°Even if the storm isn¡¯t simple, is there a need to transport so many weapons?¡± An paused for a moment, then spoke word by word: ¡°It¡¯s very likely to be an event we haven¡¯t seen in a long time, a Crack Tide!¡± As the words left her mouth, the cigarette dropped from the mayor¡¯s hand to the ground. The bustling dock instantly fell silent. Little Maro¡¯s eyes widened, and even the distant watching hunters held their breath. ¡°Wow¡­¡± Chen Qi also played along, opening his mouth slightly, indicating he just found out. ¡°It¡¯s a Crack Tide¡­¡± The mayor of Maro Town muttered. Hundreds of years ago, Crack Tides nearly destroyed all coastal towns, and the Witch Occupation Card was born from it. A hundred years ago, a ten-day Crack Tide not only led to sea warfare but also birthed the Deep Sea Hunter class monster! The subsequent impacts created today¡¯s four most domineering emperors of the sea. Every Crack Tide event gave rise to legends! ¡°If a Crack Tide comes, won¡¯t it affect our entire Moonstone Islands¡­¡± The mayor of Maro Town looked down, unable to fathom the scenario post-Crack Tide with his age and experience. No one could predict the aftermath of the tide. An walked forward, her gaze extending far to the horizon: ¡°Yes, a tide capable of sweeping across the entire Witch Sea. Of course, this is just a preliminary prediction; the Meteorological Bureau hasn¡¯t given a definitive answer yet. This Crack Tide might not be as tumultuous as the one seventy years ago.¡± At this point, the sea breeze carried the whispers from the distant dark world, blowing hard. ¡°But regardless of the outcome,¡± An stood on the dock, spreading her arms wide: ¡°Everyone, a new era for the Witch Sea is upon us.¡± Chapter 41 - 41 - 31: The Person Hiding Under the Bed Chapter 41 ¨C 31: The Person Hiding Under the Bed An turned around, smiled, and said, ¡°The Crack Tide, for us apprentices who have just stepped onto the path of the Transcendent, is a rare opportunity. Once the news is confirmed, those old folks in Shell Country, hoarding their fortunes, might all run down to our countryside to scramble for a bite. If we can survive the wave, maybe we too can witness the sights of the Transcendent peaks.¡± After finishing, An put an anticipatory glance on Chen Qi. If an ordinary person wants to become a High-order Transcendent, the most basic requirement is a High-order Occupation Card. And High-order Occupation Cards are only produced in High-order cracks. As a student of Bei Country Royal University, she knew deeply how much those old folks in the capital of Shell Country prized the high-grade cracks. Even with her unprecedented efforts, she now lacked even the qualifications to enter a High-order crack. But the Crack Tide, while bringing disaster, would also bring about new cracks. Naturally, these unknown new cracks would also be more dangerous than those that had been controlled. These disasters are also opportunities. Chen Qi also gazed towards the distant sea. An was right, but not entirely so. It¡¯s not only the people from inland Shell Country who will stir trouble and scramble for food at the Witch Sea. According to the game data, the rift tide at Witch Sea would be more turbulent than all tides in history. Apart from inland Shell Country, neighboring Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, White Tower Federation, and far-off Black Blood Empire all want to step into Witch Sea. During their conversation, the ship¡¯s captain, wearing a captain¡¯s hat, came down the ship ladder, took off his hat to salute, interrupting their talk. He had matters to discuss with Maro Town¡¯s new guide instructor and the mayor. And An, as an important figure in Maro Town, had other matters to attend to. ¡°I need to deal with some issues first,¡± An took a few steps forward, then suddenly thought of something, swallowing: S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Right, Qi, you¡¯re a Chef now, correct? I¡¯ll send you something nice in a while.¡± ¡°?¡± Something nice? Chen Qi crossed his arms, tilting his head in confusion. More stuff? He had to admit, as the player rankings stated, An was a rather responsible guide instructor. After An and the Mayor of Maro Town left. At that moment, the little Maro who had been by his side finally let out a sigh. ¡°Phew!¡± He patted Chen Qi on the shoulder and said, ¡°Wow, bro, you¡¯re actually a Chef! I hardly ever see Transcendent Chefs. I¡¯ve heard your cooking makes clothes burst off with its deliciousness. Hook me up with a meal sometime.¡± Chen Qi looked at little Maro speechlessly. Then, little Maro looked around and whispered quietly, ¡°So, how about it, they¡¯re gone. Bro, let¡¯s go find the money-stealing thief with the Sea Beast disease together, then tell the mechanical arm Hunter about it and make a hefty sum! I remember that person is quite wealthy!¡± You¡¯re still thinking about your money? Chen Qi¡¯s eyes became guarded. According to the information provided by little Maro, someone had sneaked into Maro Town and even tried to kidnap him. In the shadows of Maro Island, did someone want to make a move against him? He carefully scanned the crowd on the dock. Among the crowd, he saw no one with a mechanical arm. Chen Qi spoke to little Maro again, ¡°Are you sure that person jumped into the sea? Also, from your impression, did that person have any companions?¡± ¡°Yes, I guess they¡¯ve already landed. No companions, I think. The person was wearing a cloak, seemed like they came alone, probably a tough person specialized in handling debts for a company!¡± Hearing this, little Maro suddenly realized something and also began looking around. ¡°The enemy is in the dark, we are in the light¡­¡± Chen Qi thought that if the other party was indeed here to kidnap him, they wouldn¡¯t make their move at this time. The place they would choose must be somewhere dimly lit, away from the crowd. ¡°Home?¡± Chen Qi came up with a preliminary answer in his mind. While they were just talking, the moon had already shown a corner, and the light on the dock was exceptionally dim. ¡°The person asked little Maro for information¡­¡± Inquiring blindly about information also meant that this person was not cautious and did not know his situation. If the other party was very anxious, they might have also asked others for information. Chen Qi looked around to make sure he wasn¡¯t distancing himself from the crowd before walking forward. Old Bailey, who had been sitting on the dock all day, might know something if a man with a mechanical arm had passed by. Chen Qi squatted down, took out four hundred Shell Coins, and handed them over: ¡°Old Bailey,¡± Seeing the money, the sleepy Old Bailey immediately woke up: ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll rent your boat for a few more days. I¡¯ll pay you the full amount for the boat next time I return. Also, have you seen anyone on the dock asking about others?¡± Old Bailey took the money, recalling: ¡°It seems there really was someone, a person from Moonstone City. He said our Maro Town produced a damn money thief who stole their company¡¯s money and came here to collect debts. He even warned us not to shelter any criminals, or he¡¯d break our legs too.¡± There really was¡­ Chen Qi inquired softly: ¡°Do you know where he went?¡± ¡°Not sure, he was just wandering nearby. I remember someone responded to him, and then he suddenly disappeared.¡± Responded! Did that person already get my information from others? Chen Qi tensed up internally. ¡°Can you really pay the full amount?¡± Old Bailey asked, still somewhat dubious Chen Qi had that much money unless he involved in some illegal activities. ¡°Of course.¡± Chen Qi stood up and looked around once more. At this moment, the key was not the money, but to find the person hiding in the shadows. There was no one on the dock¡­ Had that person suddenly disappeared, hidden in the water? A suitable place to hide¡­ Chen Qi turned his head and fixed his gaze on his small houseboat. The small houseboat, gently swaying a few times on the sea. A sense of danger spontaneously arose. Could it be that I was already seen by someone when I disembarked? That person knows I would return to the boat. So¡­ Could it be that the person has already sneaked into my boat and then waits for night to come, to crawl into my bed while I sleep and surprise me? Chen Qi¡¯s heart pounded as he sighed deeply. In the remaining light of the day, he took the collector from his backpack, hid it beneath his clothes, and then stepped towards the small houseboat. If the information from Maro is correct. Although the other person is just a First Order Transcendent, he is equipped with a mechanical arm. In the New World, there are three types of powerful equipment: mechanical armor, flesh implants, and blood-mechanical armor. Mechanical armor, as the name suggests, is common armor in the New World. Flesh implants refer to equipping oneself with live monsters stripped of their consciousness, leaving only the most basic combat functions, a very dangerous type of equipment. Blood-mechanical armor is a hybrid of the two, incorporating both monsters and machinery into the equipment. Although the mechanical arm is only a hand, it¡¯s still quite a decent piece of equipment early on. A single punch could kill a pig! Chen Qi recalled momentarily, in the original host¡¯s memory, that First Order Transcendent¡¯s mechanical arm was not a brand-name product. Tap, tap, tap¡ª Unconsciously, Chen Qi had already arrived in front of his small houseboat. He was about to step with his left foot, preparing to jump onto the boat. ¡°Qi!¡± Just then, a female voice came from behind. ¡°Calling me at this time¡­¡± Chen Qi let a few beads of cold sweat fall, stepped back a few steps, confirmed there was no danger, then, quietly speaking, said: ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Teacher An?¡± The caller was none other than An. At this moment, she was happily approaching with two bags in her hands. One bag contained ingredients like potatoes and beef, while the other was a set of brand-new cooking utensils. She came over, blinked her blue eyes, and handed the two bags to Chen Qi: ¡°You should need to complete your daily task today. Just so happens, I ran into a chef on the merchant ship, so I casually asked them for some ingredients, just right for you.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Chen Qi was shocked. Though ingredients and cooking utensils were not expensive items, her actions still left him with an indescribable feeling. A strange feeling of being kept¡­ He once again deeply understood why on the newcomer instructor leaderboard, she held the nickname ¡®Mom An¡¯. ¡°Okay, thank you, Teacher An.¡± Chen Qi took the ingredients and cooking utensils, turned around, carefully walked toward the small houseboat again. And just as he turned back, An directed a sly smile at Chen Qi¡¯s back, showing a face that revealed her plan had succeeded! Plan success! On the surface, she gave him food to help him, but that was only her first layer. In reality, all the dishes she gave Chen Qi were her favorites! ¡°The food in Maro Town is really bad¡­¡± An rubbed her growling stomach. Her father¡¯s cooking was really not to her taste, and he loved making fish, which she disliked. However, choosing to become a Transcendent Chef must mean he¡¯s quite skilled! In the capital, her friends had treated her to meals prepared by a Transcendent Chef, which were exceptionally delicious. Although Chen Qi had just become a chef, An felt his cooking should be tastier than what others in Maro Town could offer. Her real motive was to freeload meals under the guise of work and mentorship! If the food really tasted good, she could enjoy delicious meals every day from now on. This was An¡¯s second layer of thought. An touched the corner of her mouth, unable to hold back, and a bit of unbecoming drool trickled out. Chen Qi jumped onto the small houseboat and peeked inside through the cracks of the cabin¡¯s door. Although the lighting inside was dim, he saw a person¡¯s figure faintly hiding under the ramshackle bed. And he could smell a sweat scent that was not his own. As expected! At that moment, Chen Qi¡¯s mind flashed through one image after another. He could almost be certain that the person under the bed was ¡®Iron Hand¡¯, a gang member who had lured him to the Black Rabbit Gang, cheating him of all his work money, and colluded with human traffickers! Iron Hand was a greedy and bold brute who, due to his swimming prowess, had once used his mechanical arm to drag a pair of siblings attempting to escape the gang into the sea, drowning them alive, hence earning the terrifying nicknames ¡®Water Ghost¡¯ and ¡®Iron Hand¡¯. Such a ruthless man was like a demon to many young people. But now, in terms of strength, Iron Hand might not be his match. Wait! Chen Qi suddenly realized something. Why did An call him just now? Was it really just to help him, or to freeload a meal for such a simple reason? No! An¡¯s observation skills were extraordinary, she might have already noticed that person sneaking onto his boat. By calling out to him earlier, she was actually warning him! Chen Qi thought of the third layer and turned his head back, looking towards An. What terrifying observational skill! ¡°Ah!¡± Why did he look back? Did he understand? Was his intention to freeload a meal discovered? An blushed, turned her head away, and embarrassedly smiled, then lifted her head again, revealing an expectant look. She could already imagine the scent of Chen Qi cooking. That look¡­ Is it up to me to handle it? Chen Qi shook his head and responded with his eyes. No matter what, he had to take care of the person who had broken into his house uninvited. Chapter 42 - 42 - 32 Sudden Fortune Chapter 42 ¨C 32 Sudden Fortune In the chaotic cabin, a bronze-skinned man held his breath, hiding himself under the dim light beneath the bed. His nickname was ¡®Ironhand,¡¯ an ambitious gang member. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, yesterday, he had encountered an opportunity. As a distinguished guest of the Black Rabbit Gang where he stayed, the leader of the Black Whale Group¡¯s Sawshark, the esteemed Black-eyed Captain, had arrived. The Black-eyed Captain inquired about a young man with a ¡®Sea Beast sickness,¡¯ who, according to the Captain, had stolen their stuff. To find any leads, he dragged out all but the high-ranking members of the Black Rabbit Gang, anyone related to the patient with the Sea Beast sickness, and severely whipped and interrogated them with a whip! His words were fierce, his actions impassioned, showing none of the restraint expected of a pirate captain, treating the gang members purely as tools for venting his anger. To the side, the Crow Ship¡¯s doctor hooked the corner of his mouth in a semblance of a smile, giving off an inexplicable sense of terror. But their Black Rabbit Gang traded in human lives, not in kidnapping people for ransom! Who cares where those lowly born slaves come from! Thus, after a lengthy discussion with the Black-eyed Captain, the higher-ups of the Black Rabbit Gang could only conclude that the person was from the islands. Now with the navy active, storms brewing, and sea monsters surging like schools of fish, they could only plan for the long term with such matters. But in their interrogation, they had overlooked one person¡ªthat was him, ¡®Ironhand,¡¯ the ruthless member of the Black Rabbit Gang. He was different; he had encountered Chen Qi and inadvertently learned that Chen Qi might be from Maro Town. From the tone of the Black-eyed Captain, that person must have stolen something extremely valuable to him. Thus, Ironhand came up with a daring idea. If he could find that item before the Black-eyed Captain did, his rise to power would be unstoppable¡ªhe would win several wives and reach the pinnacle of life! That was critical information known only to him! This was his chance, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! In the chaotic cabin, Ironhand lay quietly under the bed, as silent as a corpse. When he had just come ashore, he carefully hid in the distant waters and saw the Sea Beast sick patient, he saw Chen Qi. With so many eyes around, it was not a good time to strike. When night fell, that would be his moment to hunt. Ironhand chuckled to himself, having already pictured the scene of emerging slowly from under the bed at night, then suddenly delivering a heavy slap to awaken and scare the living daylights out of the other person. Bang! It was the sound of the ship door opening. He¡¯s back¡­ Ironhand held his breath; the rickety bed was too small, and in brighter light, he might easily have been discovered. Bang! It was the sound of starting a fire. ¡°I¡¯m so tired, need a good meal, with so many ingredients, I could make a meal for Teacher An as well.¡± Chen Qi arranged the ingredients and cooking utensils. Eat up, this might be your last dinner¡­ Ironhand revealed a hint of a smile, thinking he was well-hidden. However, the very next second, he heard a frighteningly thoughtful remark. ¡°Frying really needs lard, perfect, I put some under the bed to use later.¡± ¡°!¡± Was there lard stored under this bed? As soon as these words were spoken, Ironhand broke into a cold sweat, unable to hold back the perspiration. Though he was the one hidden in the shadows, why did he feel fear? That lard couldn¡¯t be referring to him, could it? Drip, drip! Two drops of cold sweat fell to the ground. The more he thought about it, the more fear he felt! Enough, I can¡¯t take it anymore, driven by fear, he abruptly crawled out from under the bed. Time to play it tough! Time to surprise him! He was ready to grab Chen Qi with his powerful arms, then slowly extract information from him. However, the instant he emerged, no one was to be seen! ¡°Behind you!¡± Ironhand realized, quickly turning his head and throwing a punch. ¡°Not bad reflexes.¡± Chen Qi took a step back, easily dodging the wild punch. In Ironhand¡¯s eyes, any slave captured by the Black Rabbit Gang was disposable scum, devoid of free will. Just as they would bring many people to the gang right under the noses of the police. In his mind, snatching a sickly, frail slave from a backwater island was something no one would care about, an easily accomplished feat. That was why he had been so brazen along the way. But now, he felt an overwhelming fear, a profound trepidation. ¡°Dare to scare me!¡± Ironhand¡¯s fear turned to rage, and he instantly adopted a boxing stance, his mechanical right arm steaming with scalding vapor, the air around him suddenly changing! He grinned with bared teeth, ready to show the move that cemented him in the Black Rabbit Gang: The Steam-Powered Punch! However, his opponent¡¯s move took him by surprise. Chen Qi advanced a step forward. Sensing the majesty of my hand, not only did he not retreat, he advanced instead! Let¡¯s give him a spectacle! Boom! Chen Qi advanced, his left hand lightly tracing and capturing the incoming mechanical right arm! The unbranded, rusted mechanical arm, typical of a mixed-breed accessory, was mostly modified from discarded mechanical limbs. Such a rusted steam-powered mechanical arm, though potent in sheer strength, was very predictable in motion. Chen Qi then bent his right arm and thrust upward fiercely. An elbow strike, a powerful and hefty elbow slam! Ironhand¡¯s jaw took a hard hit, his body¡¯s balance thrown off! Ironhand was stunned as a Transcendent, and especially a Blade Phase one, this was the first time he had been manhandled since acquiring his mechanical arm. Chapter 43 - 43 - 32 Sudden Fortune_2 Chapter 43 ¨C 32 Sudden Fortune_2 A wave of unspeakable fear surged to his forehead, and he roared inwardly, Burst of courage! Burst of courage, a First Order Blade Phase skill, allowed him to fear no pain and unleashed his body¡¯s potential! Chen Qi also used a skill. An accompanying skill of Body Forging through the Blade, burst. His constitution now, paired with burst, already counted as a fairly good defensive and offensive technique. The opponent¡¯s movements had clearly lost balance, completely within his control. He pressed his hand against the opponent¡¯s head and then smashed it down fiercely! With a bang! The Iron Hand was struck down by Chen Qi, firmly pressed to the ground. Iron Hand coughed up blood, looking incredulously at the scene unfolding before him; he was defeated in seconds. Although he was a brute, he had learned the skill to detect the Spiritual Power field. The Chen Qi before him had already reached the same level, stepping into the First Order. He couldn¡¯t understand how a person suffering from Sea Beast disease could overpower him in strength and speed. After all, in the later stages of Sea Beast disease, due to the body being gradually consumed, it was very hard to even stand. His eyes bulged like copper bells: ¡°Why?¡± ¡°How could a mere mechanical hand surpass my well-trained, strong flesh.¡± Chen Qi smiled and skillfully pulled out his Collector. The next second, the muzzle was pressed against his forehead. Chen Qi interrogated: ¡°Tell me, where are you from, and why have you come?¡± Iron Hand¡¯s spirit of resistance temporarily shrank back; he blurted out all the information about the Black-eyed Captain and the Black Rabbit Gang. ¡­ ¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡­¡± Chen Qi thought. The Black-eyed Captain had gone to Moonstone City to inquire about his whereabouts. On the vast sea, finding a person was no easy task. Being able to go to Moonstone City in such a short time showed that the Black-eyed Captain and Little Raven pursued him earnestly. This was the first time in his life that he was pursued so vigorously. The information from the other party had two key points. First, from the current situation, the Black-eyed Captain had not disclosed his news to the Black Whale Group but kept it within their Sawshark. The high ranks of the Black Rabbit Gang asked hundreds of times, yet the Captain only evaded with the excuse of stealing something. The Captain wanted to monopolize the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter without others intervening. Second, the Black-eyed Captain was not sure where Chen Qi was, or even if he was still alive. Being wanted by the navy, they could only reluctantly join the Black Rabbit Gang, cautiously searching for him. All in all, his current situation was still relatively safe. However, if the other side could confirm he was alive, it was not out of the question that the Black-eyed Captain would inform the Black Whale Group. If the Black Whale Group were to act, the situation would completely change. The Sawshark was just a small ship under the Black Whale Group; there were many top-notch monsters above it. These monsters were far beyond what Teacher An and the Lighthouse keepers could handle. Just the map to the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure on him was enough to mobilize half of the Black Whale Group. Chen Qi smiled helplessly; was this what being popular felt like. But there was some good news. His next target was the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter and playing with the Sea Beasts, and he wouldn¡¯t be staying in Maro Town for a long while. Through Deep Sea Affinity, he could acquire many rare ingredients from the Sea Beasts! He was about to go out and enjoy himself! Even if the Black Rabbit Gang knew his hometown was Maro Town, it would be difficult to encounter him. The Black-eyed Captain and Little Raven could only rely on luck to find him. Chen Qi smiled and said to Iron Hand: ¡°Thank you for the information you provided.¡± ¡°Right, take out anything valuable you have on you. I have no interest in searching your body.¡± The Iron Hand might be lacking, but with a mechanical arm, he must be worth a lot! Reluctantly, Iron Hand pulled out a card from underneath his clothes: ¡°It¡¯s all here.¡± A card? A Skill Card? Chen Qi picked up the card with his hand. On the back of the card, there was an image of a backpack. A prompt appeared before his eyes. [20-Series Backpack Card: Description: Produced by the White Dove Travel Company of the White Tower Federation, essential for hiding money at home and traveling abroad. Capacity: 1*1*2 (rectangular prism, two cubic meters)] Backpack Card¡­ Chen Qi was suddenly shocked. He had never expected to come across such a good thing! The Backpack Card is a storage card, manufactured by major companies of the White Tower Federation using special crack technology. In Shell Country, even the most basic one cubic meter backpack card costs at least 300,000 Shell Coins! And the price multiplies several times for each additional cubic meter. This backpack card he was holding, in terms of price, was worth at least a million Shell Coins! Moreover, the key point was that the White Dove Travel Company, the producer of the backpack cards, preferred to use a starvation marketing tactic; they kept annual supply numbers low despite having ample production capacity. Therefore, this backpack card might fetch a price of two million or even three million Shell Coins! Robbery? No, self-defense turned out to be this profitable¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help reflecting; he earned so little from a trip to the crack. He couldn¡¯t always be lugging a backpack around; in many cases, it significantly reduced his combat capabilities. Chen Qi glanced at the front of the backpack card. The front of the backpack card displayed the stored items. There were various knives, a collector¡¯s gun, over two hundred bullets, and lubricant. Those items were worth quite a bit of money too. He had made a fortune! Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi pocketed the backpack card and looked down at Iron Hand below him. The other party wasn¡¯t here to assassinate him; he was here to deliver money and equipment. At that moment, Iron Hand, pinned to the ground, stirred and asked: ¡°I¡¯ve answered your question. I am very curious, you country bumpkin, what exactly did you take to make the Black-eyed Captain so anxious?¡± Iron Hand watched Chen Qi grit his teeth. Secretly, his mechanical arm moved slightly, emitting a bit of steam. Chen Qi didn¡¯t speak, but silently drew his Blade. Seeing the ashen blade, Iron Hand¡¯s pupils sharply constricted! That was unmistakably the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s Blade! He understood everything, this kid had dared to run off with the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s Blade! How dare you! Excitement flickered in his eyes; if he could get his hands on that Blade, he would be set for a long while. Iron Hand¡¯s mechanical arm emitted a great deal of steam, he thought to attack while the other party was drawing the Blade, then snatch it and run. Bang! Accompanied by a gunshot, before his mechanical arm could swing, a great deal of blood flowed from his chest, and his consciousness gradually faded. ¡°Phew!¡± Chen Qi pulled the trigger of the collector¡¯s gun. In any world, people like slave traders deserve to be eliminated. The other party was a wanted criminal, this was a perfect act of self-defense. The noise from the fight had already drawn the attention of quite a few people nearby. Chen Qi grabbed Iron Hand¡¯s right leg, pulling him out of the boathouse. Being a wanted criminal, he could still bring in some money! Phew! Hearing the gunshot, An Huangzhang leapt from the merchant ship with the agility of a cat. ¡°What happened? Are you alright?¡± She hurried over to Chen Qi, asking with concern. But when she saw the corpse in Chen Qi¡¯s hands, her pupils sharply constricted. Chapter 44 - 44 - 33 Eat, Eat, Eat! Chapter 44 ¨C 33 Eat, Eat, Eat! ¡­ ¡­ The silent night had settled over the docks, and people had already returned to their homes. Yet outside the small houseboat, a bright oil lamp still hung. Inside the boathouse. Tap tap tap tap! Chen Qi was cutting beef and glanced back at the three people in his little broken boat. An, Little Maro, and Mayor Maro were sitting at the dining table, holding spoons and forks, their eyes filled with anticipation. The three of them had helped Chen Qi tidy up the boathouse and even redecorated the kitchen, bringing ingredients. Why? Why had things turned out this way? Why was I suddenly cooking for three people? Chen Qi shook his head, dumped the cut beef into the pot, added green onion and ginger, and blanched it. Then he took out potatoes and celery, along with dried tofu, squid, and chicken, and silently started chopping. Chen Qi recalled the earlier events. After he had dealt with Iron Hand, An was instantly alarmed and immediately started looking through documents. Iron Hand turned out to be a well-known fugitive from Moonstone City¡¯s Black Rabbit Gang, with a bounty of two hundred thousand Shell Coins! An dismantled Iron Hand¡¯s mechanical arm and handed it over to the bounty department. According to her, the money would arrive tomorrow. However, regarding why Chen Qi was targeted by Iron Hand, An still had many questions. In a way, Chen Qi had also been tricked by the Black Rabbit Gang. So, he made up a story: ¡°He got involved with the Black Rabbit Gang because he was greedy during a job, then coincidentally obtained the Collector, and with the help of the Collector, ran all night through the Black Rabbit Gang territory, and managed to escape the criminal gang¡¯s lair in an inspirational story. Gang members often seek revenge. And this Iron Hand had come after him because of the Collector.¡± He had indeed experienced similar events, only he switched ¡®Black Whale Group¡¯ for ¡®Black Rabbit Gang¡¯ and ¡®the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯ for ¡®the Collector¡¯. Upon hearing this, An expressed deep sympathy. A young man, sick, who went to work in a big city and mistakenly joined a gang, was indeed too pitiful. She had a vivid imagination. She could picture a young, tender-skinned Chen Qi in a dungeon within the Black Rabbit Gang, helpless and suffering humiliations. Thus, An decided to offer psychological counseling to Chen Qi and to guard against potential unknown accomplices. Then, naturally, she took a seat at the dining table. Mayor Maro came upon hearing the noise. He had heard about Chen Qi killing a fugitive and was instantly stunned! Although he had guessed that Chen Qi must have been involved in something significant while away from Maro Town, he had never imagined that Chen Qi was capable of killing a member of a gang with a Blade Phase, but considering Chen Qi had a gun, he reluctantly accepted it. Two hundred thousand Shell Coins was not a small sum! Moreover, Chen Qi had also become a First Order Transcendent today. This boy was terrifyingly talented¡ª he was destined for great things! Therefore, he brought four bottles of wine, deciding to celebrate. Then, just as naturally, he took a seat at the dining table. Little Maro, upon hearing about Iron Hand¡¯s sudden death, finally realized what was going on. So it turned out Chen Qi was a fierce man from a gang¡ªthat¡¯s what the newspaper reports about gang conflicts were referring to. Recalling his earlier casual attitude towards Chen Qi and his disrespectful tone, fear instantly sprang up within him! However, fearful as he was, the meal he planned to mooch was still on the table¡ªChen Qi surely wouldn¡¯t actually cook him. So, claiming he was hungry, he naturally took a seat at the dining table as well. This small, dilapidated boat, seemingly unable to bear its unexpected weight, now harbored three guests. Chen Qi turned again, looking at the expectant eyes of his three guests. The profession of chef seemed to be more popular than he had imagined. Although he was a chef, this was his first time cooking in an alternate world. Pressure mounted¡­ Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead. He did not know if the coastal people of this other world would take to his cooking. Chen Qi glanced at the ingredients, which, although they belonged to another world, were commonly found on Earth¡ªbeef, potatoes, parsley, tofu, along with a fish, a chicken, and two squids. ¡°Not much seafood, I hope it won¡¯t turn out too bad¡­¡± Chen Qi set the chopped vegetables aside and began to cook. The chef profession increased the speed of learning cooking-related knowledge and also improved his cooking skills. He would make the potatoes and beef into a delicious and simple stew. Chen Qi heated the chef¡¯s pan, threw in green onion and ginger, added the commonly used soybean paste from Maro Town, and saut¨¦ed everything until fragrant. Then, he added the chopped beef to the pan to stir-fry. While Chen Qi was cooking, An sniffed and spoke to Chen Qi: ¡°By the way, did you sense something was off before you entered the boathouse?¡± An suddenly remembered how Chen Qi had glanced back at her before entering the boathouse. Thinking about it now, she realized his glance wasn¡¯t simply inviting her to dine. His look had a deeper meaning! ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded. An shook her head, saying earnestly: ¡°That¡¯s too dangerous, you should have told me first. As a First Order Transcendent, if I had handled it, it would have been much better, and you wouldn¡¯t have had to be scared.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi stirred the beef again. Indeed, An was right, turning to her to deal with Iron Hand was an option. After all, with An¡¯s strength, a simple Fireball Technique would have sufficed to take Iron Hand down instantly. Hmm¡­ It might even accidentally take his boat down as well. But there were many dangers in this world, and if he shied away from facing a First Order Transcendent whose information and location he knew, the journey ahead would be even tougher. Of course, the main reason was that he wanted the bounty. Also, he initially thought An had noticed it. An swallowed a peanut, preparing to continue speaking. Chen Qi thought for a moment and directly used a question to stop her: ¡°By the way, do you eat spicy food? I got a little bit of devil chili at the Monster¡¯s Kitchen.¡± Chili! That was a rare seasoning! An had stayed in the capital and loved spicy food. An swallowed her saliva and nodded: ¡°Yes.¡± Once heated to the right temperature, Chen Qi added the seasoning and potatoes to the pot. Let it cook! Beef tastes better after it has been stewed for some time. Following that, Chen Qi headed outside the boat to start preparing other ingredients. For squid and chicken, go for grilling! Chen Qi secured a barbecue grill on the dock, ready to make grilled chicken and barbecued squid. After a busy session. Potato stewed beef, grilled squid, and grilled chicken ¡ª all three dishes were almost cooked. There were still the parsley tofu and the pan-seared fish left to make. This should be enough for four people¡­ Chen Qi returned to the boat, looking at the stewed potato beef with satisfaction ¡ª he hadn¡¯t eaten all day. However, before serving, he had one important task to complete. That was to use his skill ¡°Soul Seasoning¡±! Chen Qi looked into the pot, grabbed a small handful of scallions, mixed in Spiritual Power, and sprinkled it down. As the Soul Seasoning and scallions touched the food, the fragrance of the potato stewed beef was further enhanced, releasing a delicious aroma. With the Soul Seasoning, the dish of fragrant, rich-sauced potato stewed beef was successfully completed. A notification also popped up before his eyes. ¡°Successfully cooked ¡®Potato Stewed Beef,¡¯ obtained eighty Spiritual Points!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s lips curved up, smiling happily: ¡°As expected of me!¡± Eighty Spiritual Points! That was an exceedingly high number. Just as he had thought, Soul Seasoning could significantly enhance the deliciousness of the ingredients. If not for Soul Seasoning, achieving eighty Spiritual Points with ordinary ingredients would require at least the skill of a five-star chef. Following that, Chen Qi grabbed a handful of cumin and sprinkled it over the grilled squid and chicken. The aroma of cumin mixed with the scent of grilled meat, quickly spreading all over the small dock. An and the mayor of Maro Town swallowed their saliva, both had been working all day and were famished. However, they had overlooked one thing: the time Chen Qi spent cooking was longer than they had anticipated! They had been smelling the delicious aroma for over an hour now. The night was already deep! ¡°I¡¯m so hungry¡­¡± An muttered to herself, lying exhausted on the table like a tired little cat. Chen Qi served the potato stewed beef, grilled squid, and grilled chicken. ¡°Sorry for the wait.¡± It was finally time to serve the food, if not, I would starve to death! An perked up instantly as she smelled the beef. Next, Chen Qi quickly prepared the stir-fried celery tofu and the pan-seared fish, bringing them to the table. Chen Qi looked at them and clapped his hands: ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s eat, I just became a chef, so I¡¯m not sure how it turned out.¡± Chen Qi eyed his dishes, fearing that the lack of many seasonings might make the taste unsatisfactory. He wasn¡¯t sure if it would suit their tastes. ¡°Great! I¡¯ll start eating then,¡± An couldn¡¯t wait any longer, and carefully scooped up a small portion of beef and potato, placing both into her mouth. ¡°How is it?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously. An savored the taste. The tenderness of the beef and the softness of the potato intertwined on the tip of her tongue, along with the rich sauce and a slight spiciness, creating a wonderful taste sensation. Why is it so delicious! An¡¯s face flushed slightly, showing an expression of enjoyment: ¡°Delicious, what seasoning did you add?¡± It¡¯s the soul, I added the soul! Chen Qi confidently touched his nose. When the technique and seasonings aren¡¯t enough, Extraordinary Power compensates. The spicy flavor is because he added a little bit of devil¡¯s pepper. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Let me try it too.¡± The mayor of Maro Town, being a wealthy man, had tasted many delicious dishes. He too curiously took a bite of the beef. He immediately felt a warm flow throughout his body, as the delicious flavor erupted on his tastebuds: ¡°Delicious, I have heard that food made by Transcendent chefs is so good it could blow your clothes off, and it seems that¡¯s not just a rumor.¡± Blowing off clothes¡­ Chen Qi thought about it. In this world, food that is delicious to the point of blowing off clothes indeed exists. However, this happens because some Transcendent ingredients can enhance the body, causing muscles to expand instantly. If diners wear rather tight clothing while eating such food, their clothes can indeed blow off, creating an extremely stunning visual effect. Of course, without Transcendent ingredients, he could not create such explosive food effects. As everyone began eating, Chen Qi also placed a piece of beef into his mouth. The flavor of the beef and the sauce slowly spread across his tongue. Delicious! Too delicious! It turns out that even a different world can have such delicious food. These past few days, he had been eating only dry bread. Now, being able to have a bite of beef was indeed a pleasure. Even ordinary ingredients could taste this good, he wondered how much more delicious food prepared with Transcendent ingredients would be! Thinking this, Chen Qi then picked up a slightly charred piece of grilled chicken and placed it in his mouth. And so, everyone started feasting. ¡­ ¡­ Bang! The mayor of Maro Town brought a slightly sweet wine, and everyone drank directly. When An was almost full, she took a sip of wine and said: ¡°I¡¯m so full! By the way, Qi. Why don¡¯t you open a small bar in Maro Town? I think your cooking is much better than my father¡¯s. When that time comes, it will definitely beat my father¡¯s bar.¡± Due to professional tasks, chefs often end up opening a restaurant. Beating the only dock bar in Maro Town? With his Transcendent chef identity, he might actually be able to achieve that. Chen Qi thought for a moment and took a sip of wine: ¡°No, I don¡¯t plan to open a bar in town, um¡­ I might start a dining boat instead.¡± Chapter 45 - 45 - 34: A Finger Chapter 45 ¨C 34: A Finger ¡°A dining boat?¡± An¡¯s eyes lit up. Dining boats at sea, a unique industry of the Witch Sea. Some cracks spawn in remote parts ocean, drawing countless voyagers. At such times, if there were a fragrant dining boat beside these rifts, it could attract many people. Without risking entering the cracks, one could still make a good amount of money. The Crack Tide has arrived, and more cracks will appear on the ocean! This indeed is a path to fortune. Of course, without sufficient strength, it¡¯s also easy to be taken advantage of with people eating without paying. An sipped a little bit of wine: ¡°So, you¡¯re also planning to head into the tides?¡± An could tell that Chen Qi was not the type content with just being a Chef. A dining boat at sea was merely an excuse for him to step into the tide of rifts. Just like many pirates, often cloaked as businessmen, whalers, or explorers. ¡°Mhm.¡± Chen Qi nodded his head. He had already advanced to First Order, but his current strength might not be enough to beat a well-equipped and conscious First Order Transcendent. He still had plenty of room for improvement in his abilities. Maro Town was a good starter village that could provide him a lot of help. But staying in the starter village forever would lead to slow progress. Plus, he now possessed the treasure map of a Deep Sea Hunter, along with Deep Sea Affinity. To him, the dangerous tides would be safer by comparison. Chen Qi took another sip of wine: ¡°Yes, there should be many opportunities out in the wider world, and I want to give it a shot.¡± An perked up: ¡°Oh? A lot of people in Maro Town are also preparing to set sail, aren¡¯t you interested in forming a group with them? Like little Maro, he even has¡­ um¡­ pretty good equipment.¡± Chen Qi glanced at the dazed Maro. Though it was somewhat rude, no matter how one looked at it, the other party felt like a liability. Moreover, if someone saw him peacefully coexisting with a creature like the Black Ship Sea Dragon, they¡¯d probably brand him with the title of having the blood of an ancient god. ¡°Mmm¡­ I¡¯m not interested right now, running a restaurant at sea is a small business in itself, so I won¡¯t be forming a group.¡± ¡°Is that so! You¡¯re quite brave to head to the sea during the Crack Tide alone,¡± An drained another cup of wine, her face flushed and slightly tipsy. The Mayor of Maro Town gulped down his wine and also bowed his head, patting his intoxicated son, little Maro: ¡°Yes, ascending to a higher rank amidst the Crack Tide is no easy task; my precious son encounters strange occurrences every time he sets out to sea.¡± The Crack Tide isn¡¯t merely about an increase in cracks. The entire ocean becomes perilously dangerous as ancient creatures revive in the deep sea. Just recently, the cruise ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom that was attacked by a mysterious black creature is the best example. That ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom had several Third-tier Transcendents aboard, yet none were spared the disaster! Even without mentioning that black creature, many fishermen on Maro Island recently saw a terrifying near-shore overlord. Some were chased by a pitch-black skeleton all the way back to harbor at night, only disappearing upon reaching the lighthouse¡¯s light. Fearing these creatures, many fishermen have started moving away. The Mayor of Maro Town finished up the last skewer of grilled squid and glanced at the time. It¡¯s already this late, and he hasn¡¯t returned home! He suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, his hand holding the wine trembling: ¡°Thank you for the delicious dinner. It¡¯s getting late, and my wife is waiting at home. As the head of the family, I need to get back early. The nights have not been peaceful lately, and she would be scared without me.¡± The Mayor of Maro Town hurriedly carried his drunken son and left the boat. An, her face flushed, said nothing but quietly watched Chen Qi. Then, leaning on the table, she lifted her flushed face and suddenly spoke: ¡°Honestly, Qi, though I don¡¯t know why, I feel that perhaps you¡¯re more suited to being a Hunter than a Chef.¡± Though An was the innkeeper¡¯s daughter, she didn¡¯t seem to handle her liquor very well. ¡°Is that so?¡± Chen Qi took another sip of wine. How come a Chef can¡¯t be a Hunter? On player forums, Chefs have the domineering title of monster hunters. While others¡¯ first reaction upon seeing magical beasts might be that they can¡¯t beat them, a Chef¡¯s first thought is whether they can be eaten. In many chefs¡¯ eyes, many dangerous monsters are just ingredients. ¡°Remember, the path of a Mage is always open to you. Of course, getting a Second-tier Occupation Card from that path is anything but simple,¡± She shook her head and then patted her flushed face to remain sober. She actually hoped that after Chen Qi went to sea, he¡¯d encounter some trouble. Then come running back dejectedly, telling her tearfully that he was too reckless, and then, under her advice, choose the path of the book, stepping onto the Mage path! His personality wasn¡¯t suited for following the conventional Mage path. But maybe he could become a unique profession of the White Tower Federation, a knowledgeable Hunter, or even enter the legendary Thirteen Hunter Associations of the ¡°White Tower.¡± However, rookies going out to sea always encounter plenty of troubles. But the fear is that the trouble might be so great that it completely overwhelms Chen Qi. She could only wish him a smooth journey. Finally, An shook her head, stood up to say goodbye: ¡°Do you have a destination to head to at sea? When approximately do you plan to set sail?¡± A destination to head to at sea¡­ Chen Qi pondered. The treasure of a Deep Sea Hunter, or a dangerous area where Sea Beasts loom, these were his goals! He thought for a moment and then said: ¡°I plan to first go to Moonstone City to gather some information, and if quick, I could set sail by tomorrow.¡± ¡°Tomorrow!¡± An was startled. She touched her chin, then wore a mysterious expression: ¡°Tomorrow night, your bounty should have arrived. Just in time, I¡¯ll apply for something for you, which should be settled by tomorrow evening.¡± ¡°?¡± ¡°See you tomorrow.¡± ¡­ ¡­ After they had left. Chen Qi tidied up the small houseboat a bit. Then, pacing around the small houseboat for a moment and ensuring no one was around, he took out the treasure map from his backpack. The Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure map! Hunter Yu Huo had already been assimilated by him, and now this treasure map was his most prized possession. The Deep Sea Hunter was a legend of the Witch Sea, and the treasures left behind were enough to change the life of an ordinary Transcendent. Moreover, perhaps, within it lay the legendary Fourth Rank Occupation Card of the Deep Sea Hunter! Of course, being only First Order, the Fourth Rank Occupation Card was not what he needed to consider now. To develop quickly, this treasure map was crucial. Chen Qi opened this ancient parchment scroll and examined it carefully. The Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure information only specified locations, not the contents of the treasure. Instead, it summarized the contents with patterns. Chen Qi examined it closely. He didn¡¯t know if there was any suitable place for him to go on the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure map. Suddenly, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He noticed that in front of every treasure location, there was a vaguely drawn human organ pattern. He scanned from top to bottom. This protruding one, is it a finger? This round one, an eye? This one, a hand? This one, a leg? This twisted thing, could it be a brain? Chen Qi scanned from top to bottom and noticed that in front of each piece of treasure information, human organs were drawn with extremely abstract artistry. Could it be that the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure was actually his body buried? Chen Qi looked serious and instantly thought of various possibilities. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it be that collecting all these treasures and combining them would summon a new Deep Sea Hunter? ¡°No, no¡­¡± Chen Qi quickly dismissed this guess. Before the treasure map¡¯s information were several brain marks. If this were really the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s body, then what would be assembled was a monster with multiple brains. Moreover, according to legend¡¯s description of the Deep Sea Hunter, it didn¡¯t seem like a being with multiple brains. Beyond that, there were many hands. Could the Deep Sea Hunter have many hands? It surely couldn¡¯t be a tentacle monster, right? So, what did these patterns mean? Chen Qi fell into deep thought. Having no choice, he looked over the parchment scroll again. On the back of the parchment, there were faint, unclear characters. Chen Qi squinted, examining closely. The content above seemed to be the explanation for these organ patterns! Chen Qi quickly looked over the explanations of this information. [ Finger: For the sea beast near this treasure, I only need a finger to handle it. Eye: For the sea beast near this treasure, a stern look from my deep eyes, and it must die. Hand: The sea beast near this treasure is somewhat competent; I will have to use my hand. Leg: A true deep-sea monster, no choice, I must use my leg as well. Body: Terrifying foe; even I need to exert all my strength to seize the treasure from this level of beast. Brain: Oh no, oh no, to conquer this terrifying ancient beast, I must use my brain. ] Ah? After reading, Chen Qi frowned like an old man on the subway. What the heck? Are these human organ patterns corresponding to the difficulty levels for obtaining the treasures? The Deep Sea Hunter had categorized the treasures on the map using human body parts as different levels. Chen Qi had fought through many dungeons, seen difficulties indicated with hearts, stars, letters, and lengths. But this was the first time he had seen difficulty described with organs. The Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s long hunting career might have messed up his brain. After the comment, Chen Qi scanned the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure map again: ¡°Well, at least now I know what these patterns mean¡­¡± With his current strength, he could not venture into deeper seas. And the lowest ¡®finger¡¯ difficulty was also located in distant seas. Chen Qi looked at each piece of treasure information, trying to find a destination he could currently reach. Suddenly, his eyes lit up again. Near Moonstone City, there was a crack where the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure was buried! In front of the treasure information, there was a circle drawn, probably describing the treasure, though it was unclear what it was. And the difficulty was the lowest, a finger! The crack near Moonstone City, this was quite a good target! Perfect, as he also needed to take a trip to Moonstone City to sell the spices on the ship and Iron Hand¡¯s mechanical arm. Additionally, as a major city, Moonstone City had special weapon shops, and he also needed to purchase many items. However, he still had one small doubt. Chen Qi closed his eyes and tapped his forehead with his index finger, asking himself: ¡°With my current strength, am I as strong as one of the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s fingers?¡± Chapter 46 - 46 - 35 Update of the Small Boat Chapter 46 ¨C 35 Update of the Small Boat ¡°I don¡¯t think so.¡± Chen Qi shook his head, answering his own question. After all, that was the fingertip of a legendary hunter. He had just entered the First Order and had yet to bring out a chef¡¯s true capabilities; he was just a newbie. However, for him, it wasn¡¯t the deep sea monster guarding the treasure that was the challenge, but how to reach the location of the hidden treasure itself. After setting his goal, Chen Qi laid the scroll aside. He got up and looked toward the rickety old mini fridge in the boathouse. A one-meter-tall mini fridge, covered with a bunch of tattered patches. But within, there was a rather rare transcendent food item! The Gold Scales Fish he got from the adorable near-shore overlord wasn¡¯t yet eaten. ¡°A midnight snack.¡± Chen Qi excitedly took the Gold Scales Fish out of the fridge, ready to cook a pan-seared Gold Scales Fish. The Gold Scales Fish was naturally delicious food, with flesh as delectable as butter, needing little preparation. When fried in oil, the skin of the fish quickly turned slightly charred, gleaming like gold. Then he sprinkled down some Soul Seasoning. In no time, a fragrant golden Gold Scales Fish was ready to come out of the pan. ¡°Let¡¯s try the taste of transcendent ingredients.¡± Chen Qi took a gentle bite. The juices burst in his mouth, and the rich taste instantly spread! Without any sugar, it had a hint of sweetness. The texture was less like meat, and more like melting cheese. Meanwhile, a burning power slowly seeped throughout his body. A prompt appeared on his panel. [Your constitution has increased by +1.] [You have gained a Self-healing Physique (Weak).] [Self-healing Physique (Weak): Your body¡¯s recovery abilities have strengthened. Note: I can feel it, the breath of life flowing within me!] A Self-healing physique is a prerequisite for many High-order physical skills. However, Chen Qi was still uncertain about the specific effects. ¡°Let¡¯s test it out.¡± After hesitating for a moment, Chen Qi picked up a kitchen knife and lightly slashed the back of his hand. At this moment, under the enhancement of a Self-healing physique, he could clearly feel the light wound on his hand continuously healing. In just over an hour, this light wound would be completely healed. Many serious injuries that would normally require months of recuperation could now heal in just a couple of days with the Self-healing physique. ¡°Not bad, not bad.¡± Chen Qi patted his hands and checked his panel. [Constitution: 17, Strength: 15, Inspiration: 38, Agility: 19] Compared to his initially weak constitution, he had made significant improvements after getting proper nutrition. All his attributes were not low, resulting in a well-balanced panel. In the setting of the new day, as one¡¯s constitution increases, the enhancement from many items will decrease. As a rare item, Gold Scales Fish would typically boost a normal person¡¯s constitution by 2 to 3 points. But because his constitution was already relatively high, it only increased by 1 point. Chen Qi stretched, sensing the vast untapped potential in his body. Just like exercising on Earth, after digesting food, exercise was needed to fully unlock his potential. With the right training, breaking through twenty points for both constitution and strength was just a matter of time. ¡°Whew!¡± Chen Qi did some warm-up exercises. Having eaten the Gold Scales Fish, he, who had been busy all day, didn¡¯t feel tired at all! Instead, he felt an endless surge of energy in his body! He decided to exercise before bed, only stopping when he was utterly exhausted and then going to sleep. ¡­ ¡­ The next day. Huge clouds loomed over the sea, as if foretelling the descent of disaster, and they lingered without dispersing. Wave after wave crashed onto the boats at the dock. Today, because of the startling events of the previous day, many fishermen who were planning to go out to sea decided to take a few days¡¯ rest instead. Fortunately, the revival of the crack at the Maro Town mines brought forth a large number of new ores, providing people with new job opportunities. Chen Qi got up early, ready to move his small houseboat to the dry dock for repairs and refitting. The boat had a good foundation, but whether it was the boat lights or the various furniture and equipment inside, all were too old. However, before he reached the dry dock, someone from the bounty department of the Moonstone Islands came over with caution, handing him a package containing two hundred thousand Shell Coins. It was the bounty for killing Iron Hand! ¡°In one night, the bounty arrived; such efficiency is truly fast¡­¡± Normally, those departments wouldn¡¯t be this efficient; it must have been An Ti who pushed things along. ¡°Quick, say ¡®Thank you, Teacher An¡¯?¡± Chen Qi silently gave thanks in his heart as he received the bounty and counted it. The largest denomination of money in Shell Country is 10,000 Shell Coins, so the weight of 200,000 Shell Coins wasn¡¯t very heavy. However, holding it in his hand, there was an indescribable sense of solidity! Just right, this money can be used to enhance his ship. The dry dock wasn¡¯t far from the pier of Maro Town. Chen Qi steered his houseboat into the dock and said to the ship repair woman with the dirty braids: ¡°Get me the best ship lantern available, replace the propellers with new ones, and also, take a look at the engine to see if it can be repaired. If you have any good new products in stock, feel free to recommend them.¡± Now that he had money, he could afford to be a little extravagant! ¡°No problem!¡± The seasoned ship repair worker heartily agreed. She excitedly boarded the houseboat, but the first glimpse of the engine made her frown: ¡°Crack technology, I¡¯m just a First Order mechanic apprentice, can¡¯t fix that. However, I can help you remove the ash and add some lubricant.¡± The Hammer Phase symbolizes elements such as mechanics, creation, craftsmanship, and steel. In addition to governing ¡°Shell,¡± Shell Country also governs ¡°Hammer.¡± Within its borders, there are many large corporations and a multitude of man-made wonders. Even numerous Steam Cities. However, in remote coastal areas like Moonstone City, these large corporations don¡¯t have much presence. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, the high-end goods of Steam Hand can¡¯t be fixed here, Chen Qi thought: ¡°Alright, then please also check if there are any other minor issues with the ship.¡± In Chen Qi¡¯s memory, the only ship repair worker in Maro Town was skilled and didn¡¯t charge exorbitantly. Clang clang! Clang clang! The ship repair worker began to work. Before long, his ship acquired two brand-new ship lanterns, one inside the cabin and one outside. Nights following the Crack Tide were when many monsters lurking in the shadows came out to hunt. If one were to navigate at night, a good ship lantern was an absolute life-saving device. On this, he definitely couldn¡¯t skimp! Chen Qi directly chose the latest top-of-the-line model. Waterproof, impact-resistant, and capable of remaining lit even in emergencies. The ship lantern for inside the cabin wasn¡¯t expensive, but the one for outside cost him 50,000 Shell Coins! He replaced the two propellers, slightly boosting the ship¡¯s speed, for 30,000 Shell Coins. Plus some other minor patches and repairs. In one go, that was 100,000 Shell Coins spent! Nevertheless, in the end, the money was well spent. Chen Qi folded his arms and looked anew at his houseboat. Under the ship repair worker¡¯s handiwork, this junker¡¯s houseboat was completely transformed. Now, he still had over 100,000 in cash. Chen Qi headed to Maro Town¡¯s furniture and nautical equipment stores. He needed to replace the furniture in his houseboat. He bought a small bed, a small sofa, two new chairs, a fire-starting device using special energy, and also a telescope, music box, oil lamp, carpets, incense, and other small items. Chen Qi selected all the furniture with a good cost-performance ratio, spending a total of 10,000 Shell Coins. ¡­ Before he realized it, By the time Chen Qi had moved all the furniture onto the houseboat and finished arranging it, it was nearly noon. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead inside the cabin and looked at his cozy new home. A leather sofa, a decent desk, a brightly new kitchen, and a dining table. Also, a super comfortable, soft new bed. Paired with the light scent of incense, the entire room felt exceptionally welcoming. It was finally looking habitable. The feeling of having a new nest after all that effort was really not bad. Chen Qi smiled wholeheartedly. Bang bang! ¡°Is anyone there?¡± Someone knocked on the boat door. ¡°?¡± Chen Qi looked outside. At that moment, An was holding a bag of new things and winked her blue eyes at him. Chapter 47 - 47 - 36 Setting Sail, Destination Moonstone City! Chapter 47 ¨C 36 Setting Sail, Destination Moonstone City! Chen Qi opened the cabin door: ¡°Good afternoon.¡± ¡°Wow¡ª¡ª¡± Teacher An walked into the small cabin, curiously scanning the interior of the boat. Yesterday, no matter how one looked at it, it was a dilapidated old boat. Now, with furnishings added, although the oldness of the boat hadn¡¯t faded, there was a sense of home. ¡°Nice arrangement. At this pace, you¡¯ll be able to set sail today.¡± Teacher An¡¯s eyes lit up. As a child, she too dreamed of having a boat that could travel to distant divine lands. However, after she began practicing magic, she completely forgot about it. ¡°By the way, I have a gift for you.¡± She then handed over a package to Chen Qi. ¡°?¡± Chen Qi received the package with a puzzled look and opened it. Inside the package was a flag and a piece of paper. The paper was the license for a dining boat. The pattern on the flag was one of crossed fork and knife. ¡°This is the dining boat¡¯s flag and the dining boat¡¯s license.¡± Chen Qi slapped his forehead, almost forgetting about this. On the high seas, pirates have their flags, merchant ships have their flags, and the navy has its flags. To operate a dining boat, you also need to have a flag. According to the law, every boat must have its corresponding flag, and forging a flag is a serious crime. Unlike the merchant ship¡¯s trading license, since there are few people in the dining boat industry and the money earned is not much, it is very easy to apply for. The sea has its rules, and as a neutral boat with little money, a dining boat is unlikely to attract the interest of large vessels. When sailing far, a boat without a flag is like a person without clothes; it¡¯s bound to be tricked if it encounters curious vessels. In sum, his little houseboat needed a chef¡¯s attire. Chen Qi thought it over and realized if he were to apply himself, it would take at least two days. By then, the Black-eyed Captain might have made it to Maro Town. ¡°Thank you again, Teacher An.¡± Chen Qi took the flag and bowed his thanks. He had to admit, An was indeed a diligent and responsible mentor for newcomers, having helped him a lot. Maro Town was an exceptionally good starting village for newcomers. Teacher An smiled slightly: ¡°No need to thank me. It¡¯s my job, and if you can become a second-order Transcendent, I can collect a substantial reward. Moreover, it¡¯s very important for my own path to transcendence. By the way, when do you plan to depart?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi looked out the window. The flames of daylight were burning; it was the middle of the day. He had collected all the bounties he was entitled to, and made all the necessary preparations. Moonstone City was quite a distance from Maro Town. ¡°I guess soon. If I set off now and the timing is right, maybe I¡¯ll reach Moonstone City before the daylight completely fades.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Teacher An walked to the boat window and looked out to the sea. Now, the sea was covered with the heavy shadow of the sky, making it seem particularly frightening. She had intended to advise Chen Qi to pick a good weather day for sailing. But on second thought, nobody knew how long this weather would last. According to the information she received from the Meteorological Bureau, the weather in the Witch Sea was only going to get worse day by day. Teacher An coughed twice, her expression serious, she couldn¡¯t help but add a few more points: ¡°Also, you must pay attention to the following matters when sailing. First, by no means should you approach large ships, whether pirate or official; they don¡¯t like any vessels getting close. Second, it¡¯s best to reach shore before nightfall, and if you¡¯re still sailing at night, be sure to pay attention to your lights. Oh, and if you encounter fog, you must also light your lamps. And if you come across a sea beast¡­¡± Teacher An suddenly stopped. These were the conclusions of centuries of fishermen¡¯s experience, many dangers could be avoided with experience. But sea beasts were different; most could only be driven off by force. As Chen Qi was sailing alone, he lacked the strength to confront large sea beasts. Against a creature like the near-shore tyrant, if his boat was spotted, he could only hope for the best. ¡°What should I do if I encounter a sea beast?¡± Chen Qi asked in a frightened tone. Teacher An¡¯s gaze darkened: ¡°Pray, pray that you don¡¯t encounter a sea beast on your voyage!¡± ¡°I understand¡­¡± Chen Qi prayed silently in his heart. He hoped that the more sea beasts on the way, the better! The best would be like the near-shore tyrant, sensible enough to offer him good things voluntarily! However, most sea beasts probably didn¡¯t have brains as clever as the near-shore tyrant¡¯s. Although the near-shore tyrant had intelligent, wide eyes, similar to a husky¡¯s, it was already considered quite smart amongst sea creatures. After Teacher An gave her instructions, she left the small houseboat and went to the moored merchant ship to discuss the establishment of Maro Town¡¯s defensive facilities with the town mayor and the merchant ship captain. Chen Qi set up the dining boat¡¯s flag properly, and also left the small houseboat. There were many places he needed money, and for now, he couldn¡¯t afford to pay in full for Old Beili¡¯s boat. Chen Qi walked up to Old Beili and squatted down: ¡°I still have some goods I haven¡¯t sold, so I¡¯ll give you twenty thousand Shell Coins for now, and the next time¡­¡± ¡°No problem!¡± Old Bailey immediately said. After the incident with Iron Hand, Old Bailey harbored no more doubts about Chen Qi¡¯s ability to make money. He had thought that Chen Qi was being toyed with by a rich widow in Moonstone City, but he didn¡¯t expect it to be related to a gang! Although he still thought that Chen Qi going out to sea alone was a very dangerous thing, he kept it to himself, not daring to say it out loud. But if Chen Qi could return successfully, he would make at least a million! ¡°Then thank you very much.¡± Old Bailey smiled as he took the money: ¡°No, I should be the one thanking you for buying my junk ship. With this money, I can move to Moonstone City earlier and get myself some decent clothes, so I won¡¯t be mocked by my daughter anymore.¡± After discussing the sale of the ship, Chen Qi went to the market once more to buy some ingredients and then returned to his little houseboat. This voyage could take longer than he had anticipated. Immediately after, he started the ship¡¯s engine. Rumble rumble! The engine roared to life, and the brand new propeller began to spin. At this moment, An and the Mayor of Maro Town, who were still on the merchant ship discussing the town¡¯s defenses, heard the sound of the engine. The two of them moved closer to the side of the ship, originally wanting to wish Chen Qi a safe and profitable journey. But given the current conditions at sea, and with Chen Qi going alone, just returning alive would not be easy. It would be normal for him to come back missing an arm or a leg. Being alive was good enough. They waved and said: ¡°Safe travels!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Qi walked out of the cabin and waved goodbye. The little houseboat departed from the dock and headed towards the vast sea. ¡­ ¡­ Above the near sea, the sky gradually darkened. The little houseboat had been sailing for some time. On the way, he had already seen many large merchant ships. However, Chen Qi¡¯s primary task on the ship was to enhance his Body Forging Skill through exercise. With the knowledge imparted by the Skill Card, his mastery of the Body Forging Skill improved significantly during the voyage, earning him an additional 2 points of strength. ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi took out some freshwater from the fridge and drank it down. The Body Forging Skill consumed more physical energy than he had expected, and due to excessive exercise, he had also severely injured his muscles. But luckily, he was a Chef with a high constitution and possessed a Self-healing physique, so a little muscle damage was nothing a good sleep couldn¡¯t fix. After sleeping, he could continue practicing! The over-exercised Chen Qi sat on the sofa, picking up the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure map and newspaper to check. He quite liked this world, but unfortunately, there was no internet, only newspapers. Moreover, the ship felt a bit lonely being manned by just one person. Perhaps, I could get a pet. However, ordinary cats and dogs definitely wouldn¡¯t do, they couldn¡¯t adapt to the dangerous voyages, and he couldn¡¯t afford to keep a large Sea Beast yet, for fear of being treated as a heretic. Chen Qi thought to himself. Huff, huff! While he was looking at the map, he faintly heard the piercing sound of wind! Splash! Another huge splash sound came through. The sound of something flying? Chen Qi put away the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure map and became suddenly alert. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the Witch Sea, the chances of encountering a steam plane were very slim. It was more likely that he had encountered some kind of bird monster. Apart from Sea Beasts, there were many dangerous large birds in the Witch Sea. He wasn¡¯t afraid of Sea Beasts, but bird-type monsters posed a great threat to him. If it was a bird-type monster, that could be quite troublesome! Not running into a Sea Beast but first encountering a strange bird? Is my luck really that bad? Chen Qi picked up his Collector, stepped out of the cabin, and looked up into the sky. The sky was overcast. He saw no sign of any birds in the sky. ¡°That¡¯s not right¡­¡± Chen Qi gripped his gun and suddenly felt a chill on his back. Behind him, there was a noise, the sound of footsteps. There was something behind him¡­ How did it get there? His little ship was sailing in the open sea, and there were no other vessels around! It was either some strange creature or a master-level person! But if it were a master, what would they want? At least from the outside, his ship didn¡¯t have anything worth stealing. Chen Qi, for a moment, couldn¡¯t figure out what the presence behind him could be. The next moment, a hand was placed on his shoulder. At that moment, the being behind him spat out a mouthful of seawater and, with a weary tone, expressed its thirsty request: ¡°Boss¡­ is your dining boat open for business now?¡± Chapter 48 - 48 - 37: The Newspaper and Miss Miracle Chapter 48 ¨C 37: The Newspaper and Miss Miracle ¡°Call me boss? Here for a meal?¡± ¡°As long as you¡¯re not here to eat me,¡± Chen Qi replied helplessly, turning to look at the person behind him. It was a young woman with wet, golden short hair, dressed in a neat and professional outfit. On her waist, she carried a heavy vintage-style camera and a revolver. Both the pricey camera at her hip and the gold-edged revolver indicated her high social status. A wealthy individual, Chen Qi sized her up from head to toe. Overall, she was a girl with a rather heroic look, and her most striking feature had to be those bright golden eyes. However, her eyes looked somewhat distracted due to her recent fall into water and her hunger, though they usually shone like stars. Camera? Reporter? Photographer? Chen Qi curiously asked, ¡°Um, who are you?¡± At Chen Qi¡¯s question, the golden-haired woman¡¯s eyes suddenly sparkled, and she burst into exuberant energy as if triggered: ¡°Dove Times¡¯ lead gold-medal journalist, two-time news achievement award winner at Moonstone City, highest-paid reporter and news writer, Pelu Larn. Of course, you can call me by my professional nickname¡ªMiracle Reporter!¡± Pelu? Miracle? Chen Qi was not good at remembering names, but when he heard ¡®Miracle Reporter,¡¯ a memory instantly surged through his mind. She seemed to be an actual celebrity! Previously, whether it was An, the Black-eyed Captain, or the slightly famous Little Crow, they were all relatively niche characters in the entire gaming forum. But now, he was dealing with a star whose fame surpassed even that of Witches, with countless titles to her name! King of Trouble, Fearless One, Shell Country Shield, one of the Three Greats of Shell Country Royal University, cheapest informant, with enemies all over, Miracle Reporter Pelu Larn! Chen Qi was secretly shocked. Some people are remembered by players for their looks, their physique, their character that attracts players, or their brilliant plot performances. Yet as one of the most famous characters in the Witch Sea segment, Miracle Reporter Pelu Larn did not rely on any of these; it was her incomparable presence! As a journalist, she was almost always on the move, riding her little white dove, heading to every major event in Witch Sea! In almost any significant event, one could spot this reporter. Additionally, with her extremely straightforward and explosive trouble-making skills, she left a deep impression on everyone. Take for example her background story in Moonstone City about a corrupt merchant siphoning railway funds. Normally, such a case would require investigating every detail of the corruption, covertly dealing with various powers, and gathering evidence behind the scenes. However, she directly sneaked into the merchant¡¯s mansion, caught him while having an affair, and snapped compromising photos of him. She then used these photos to threaten him, stuffed a microphone in his mouth, and forced a confession out of him! As a seasoned individual, the merchant was not easily coerced into confessing. He even said that if she had the guts to spread the photos around town, it would actually excite him more. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, a gun was pointed at the merchant¡¯s head. By threatening the merchant, along with her stealthy skills, she successfully found the evidence hidden in his home and managed to turn an ordinary news story into a sensational headline that rocked Moonstone City in just one day! In short, she was a chaotic journalist who would stop at nothing for the sales of her newspaper! Chen Qi looked again at the drenched kitten in front of him. The Pelu before him, unlike the scholarly journalist in spectacles on her newspaper, was a stark contrast. A classic case of photogenic deceit. At that moment, Pelu¡¯s stomach growled and she asked weakly, ¡°So¡­ boss, is this restaurant open? I¡¯ve been running around all day and am about to starve¡­¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s open.¡± Chen Qi entered the boat house, tidying up the kitchen. He might as well entertain the guest. This was a significant figure with strong trouble-making skills; getting involved with her would likely bring some minor troubles. But in Moonstone City, many reporters had a network of information even broader than that of the informants. They roamed every part of the city, trying all means to gather material for big news. And as Moonstone City¡¯s most famous reporter, Pelu also knew a lot of information and had a large number of informants. And most importantly, unlike the mysterious and enigmatic informants, she was talkative, a blabbermouth. A lot of the expensive information she could let slip easily. Therefore, among the players, she had the titles of ¡®cheapest informant¡¯ and ¡®Riddle Informant Slayer.¡¯ If you wanted information, seeking her out was a very good choice. Of course, she constantly flitted around, and finding her depended on a bit of luck. Chen Qi walked into the boat house and opened the refrigerator: ¡°What would you like to eat?¡± Pelu entered the boat house, looked at his modestly stocked fridge, and said: ¡°This boat house is so small. And only this much food? And I don¡¯t even like any of these ingredients. Are you really a chef? Can you even cook properly?¡± The poor decoration and limited food made Pelu furrow her brow, but given her hunger, she¡¯d have to make do. ¡°I can handle it.¡± Being underestimated in cooking, Chen Qi held back his urge to retort. On the surface, Pelu¡¯s spiritual power seemed very weak, just a Transcendent of the First Order who was a bit bold and had strong backing. Chapter 49 - 49 - 37: The Newspaper and Miss Miracle_2 Chapter 49 ¨C 37: The Newspaper and Miss Miracle_2 But in fact, according to information from the gaming forums, her Transcendent rank was unclear, and her ability to withstand hits was extremely strong. Her true strength should be on the level of a boss, belonging to the type that perfectly hid her own strength. Chen Qi took out the ingredients and said, ¡°The shop has just opened, and although there aren¡¯t many ingredients, the taste is still acceptable, and I can make dishes with chili peppers.¡± ¡°Oh, you have that flavor too!¡± Perlu¡¯s eyes sparkled instantly; she loved spicy food, the thrill! ¡°Everything in your fridge, as long as it has chili peppers, I want it all! Also, bring four raw fish; my pet needs to eat.¡± ¡°Pet?¡± ¡°Yes, and my little white dove!¡± Saying this, Perlu walked to the side of the boat, bent down, and reached into the water. With a splash, she pulled a one-meter-tall pigeon from the seawater. This wasn¡¯t an illusion or a case of objects appearing larger up close; it was genuinely a very large pigeon! The splashing sound just now had been made by this pigeon. A light flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes; his main account before crossing over was as a Pet Beast Trainer in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. He knew a vast amount of information about pet beasts and could be considered a human-shaped pet encyclopedia. Traveling pigeon, a traveling-class exotic beast capable of carrying people during flight, with a strong sense of direction and stamina, is a pet worth at least ten million Shell Coins. Those who could afford the traveling pigeon were all wealthy individuals. Chen Qi picked up four raw fish and held them in front of the great white pigeon: ¡°A raw fish for fifty Shell Coins, a total of two hundred.¡± The hungry great white pigeon, teary-eyed, ate the fish. In Maro Town, selling a raw fish for twenty Shell Coins was already considered expensive. Hearing this price, Perlu¡¯s eyes sparkled once more as she crossed her arms and said: ¡°That¡¯s way too cheap! A conscience, boss, feed my little white dove two more, never mind, it should have had enough, and it¡¯s too fat now, just fry me two instead!¡± The white dove let out a cry of sorrow, feeling that its owner still hadn¡¯t understood why it fell into the water. A conscience? Chen Qi was a bit surprised; his price was double the market rate. The restaurant at sea was just like those at tourist spots, often a bit pricier. But judging from Perlu¡¯s tone, he had still set his prices too low. Chen Qi decisively took out more ingredients from the fridge. He was a chef, after all, and had used the rare ¡°Devil Pepper¡± spice, so setting the prices a little higher shouldn¡¯t be a problem. So he set dishes, which cost under twenty to make, at over one hundred each! Perlu sat down on a dining chair, touched her nose, and waved her hand: ¡°The dishes in your little fridge, use your best spices and best cooking skills, I want them all!!¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Soon, a few fragrant dishes were served. As Chen Qi cooked, he casually chatted with Perlu. He wanted to gather some information about Moonstone City through Perlu. However, as someone who talked non-stop, she didn¡¯t give him a chance to interject. She soon wore a mysterious expression: ¡°Boss, you¡¯re in luck today!¡± ¡°?¡± Perlu was a person with a strong desire to share. To extract information from Perlu¡¯s mouth, you hardly needed to ask deliberately. She would spill the information herself. Perlu casually picked up a bottle of wine from the table, drank from it, and excitedly said: ¡°Meeting me today means, you¡¯ll know the big news from the White Dove Newspaper tomorrow before anyone else in the Witch Sea!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the big news?¡± She immediately said: ¡°The Flower Witch and the news about the Black Whale Group!¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Chen Qi quietly cooked. Although she was a well-known journalist, the information he knew about these two matters might not be less than what this journalist knew. ¡°Why does it feel so perfunctory?¡± Perl looked at Chen Qi, seeing that he was someone with strict demands on the explosiveness of news. But that didn¡¯t matter, the information she was about to share would shock this small business owner! ¡°Ah, about to gain another fan,¡± Perl raised her head slightly at thirty degrees and then angled her face slightly: ¡°Hmph, boss, what I¡¯m about to tell you is top-secret news.¡± The Black Whale Group and the Blood Blade Pirate Group are both chasing the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter! Based on the information I¡¯ve gathered so far, this treasure hunt isn¡¯t just a rumor¡ªthe treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter really exists!¡± ¡°This is something I obtained at the risk of my life.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Chen Qi continued cooking, replying noncommittally. Damn, can¡¯t this even shock you! It seemed that this small business owner didn¡¯t care about the treasures of the high seas¡­ Perl coughed twice, preparing to casually drop another bombshell: ¡°Did you know, just yesterday, on a cruise ship, there was a sighting of the Flower Witch, and according to the intelligence I¡¯ve gathered, the Black Whale Group is tracking not only the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter but also the Witch!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s tone changed slightly. At last, some useful information¡ªthe Flower Witch knew the secrets of the Witch Sea and was thus a target of many powers in the game. The Black Whale Group tracking the Flower Witch so early was indeed something he hadn¡¯t known. But that was it. Seeing Chen Qi¡¯s tepid response, Perl felt a bit frustrated, but then quickly assumed a mysterious expression: ¡°Boss, do you know what I¡¯m going to do next?¡± She was not only good at leaking others¡¯ information but also her own. ¡°What?¡± Chen Qi asked, finding her more talkative than he had imagined. Perl smiled slightly: ¡°I¡¯ve decided to track down the Black-eyed Captain and the calamity-symbolizing Raven Ship Doctor of the Sawshark from the Black Whale Group and interview them to uncover the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter!¡± Her original plan was to have a meal back in Moonstone City, but the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s intelligence network had spotted the Sawshark. Daring indeed¡ªfor a pirate ship to come near the waters near their Moonstone City! She made a quick decision, skipping her meal to track down the Sawshark. Once she got the secret of the Black Whale Group from them, she would definitely shock him, shock the seas! Perl¡¯s imagination was quite vivid; she could already picture Chen Qi conceding to her personal charm, then offering her ¡®lifetime free meals¡¯. ¡°That is certainly fresh news.¡± Chen Qi said. The Sawshark was chasing him, and the reporter lady was chasing the Sawshark. If the Black-eyed Captain and the little Crow got tangled up with this trouble-making reporter, they might temporarily set aside their plans to find him. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was good news, and Chen Qi continued serving food. In the course of their cheerful conversation, the ravenous Perl had already devoured an entire table¡¯s worth of dishes. Her appetite could match that of two grown men. After eating, she had shaken off her drenched appearance and was brimming with energy again. ¡°Delicious! Delicious!¡± Perl lay back in her chair, patting her stomach, showing an expression of pleasure. She hadn¡¯t expected to be so lucky as to encounter a dining ship after falling overboard. Initially, she thought it was a ship set up to rip people off. But who would have thought it would be so delicious! ¡°What on earth do you add to it!¡± Perl praised unrestrainedly: ¡°Boss, your cooking isn¡¯t too shabby. Next time, I¡¯ll bring my friends from the newspaper here to eat.¡± Chen Qi had already tallied up the dishes on the table and said to Perl with a smile: ¡°Including two bottles of wine, that¡¯s three thousand Shell Coins.¡± ¡°Three thousand Shell Coins! Boss, that¡¯s a bargain! If you renovate a bit more and get a bigger ship, I think charging five thousand wouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± The generous Perl stood up, patting her waist, trying to find an important item called ¡®wallet.¡¯ Hmm, why isn¡¯t it there? ¡°Um, um, my money was all washed away by the water. How about I give you an autograph? I am quite famous, and my signature is really valuable.¡± ¡°What?¡± Chapter 50 - 50 - 38 The Mysterious Cloaked Figure Chapter 50 ¨C 38 The Mysterious Cloaked Figure ¡°Is this guy seriously ill?¡± Chen Qi looked speechlessly at Perlu. Everyone, whether players or people from the Witch Sea, called her Miss Miracle or Miracle Reporter. Because everyone unanimously agreed that her being alive was a miracle. Perlu lowered her head and took out her backpack card, trying to find something around three thousand Shell Coins to cover the bill. Unfortunately, there was nothing; every single item in her backpack card was more than ten thousand Shell Coins! Such are the troubles of being rich, Perlu lamented in her heart. Chen Qi was uninterested in signatures. Undoubtedly, with Perlu¡¯s fame, her signature could sell for more than three thousand Shell Coins without a problem. But the key point was that selling signatures was a troublesome matter in itself. Chen Qi thought for a moment and asked straightforwardly, ¡°Miss Perlu, if you¡¯re short of money, I would like some information on the cracks in Moonstone City.¡± ¡°Information on the cracks in Moonstone City? You¡¯re going to the crack?¡± Perlu was slightly startled. ¡°Yes.¡± A Chef is typically a support profession, and under normal circumstances, they rarely take the initiative to go to the cracks. In her stereotype, Chefs earned money to buy Transcendent vocational equipment from merchants. Perlu thought about it and wiped the oil from her mouth. This little restaurant may not look like much, but it¡¯s quite delicious, she even thought about coming for a second and third time! She couldn¡¯t leave the impression of a diner who skips the check, and besides, it would harm her reputation! She took out a business card and handed it to Chen Qi: ¡°This is my business card, if you want information about the crack, you can take this card and ask the shop owner of the White Dove Newspaper kiosk. ¡°They should know plenty of information about the crack, and with my card, as long as the information isn¡¯t too secret, they¡¯ll tell you.¡± Key item obtained! Chen Qi accepted the business card. This card could be truly valuable, as having it would lower the difficulty of gathering information by at least fifty percent. It was so simple to acquire, Perlu truly deserved her reputation as the best at freeload info from the Witch Sea. Before leaving, Perlu said to Chen Qi, ¡°By the way, boss, though this is just my guess, I believe that the vanished Flower Witch might have already sneaked into our Moonstone City. Unfortunately, my energy is limited, and I must first pursue the Sawshark. If you have information about the Witch, the Black Whale Group, or any other big news, you can go to the place on the card, and based on the information you provide, our newspaper will reward you.¡± ¡°If the news is big enough, our [newspaper], might even offer you a lifelong worry-free labor contract.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Qi agreed. Normally, this type of card is given by well-known reporters to their informants. But Perlu was somewhat casual with it. For now, the newspaper hasn¡¯t stopped her from handing out her business cards like this. Perlu walked out of the boathouse, patting her large white dove, and left the small houseboat happily. ¡­ Before long, Chen Qi also left the boathouse. Rumble! Loud rumbling sounds continuously erupted near his ears. In the vicinity, he could already see a multitude of steel giants and travel ships, countless vessels like scattered stars advancing towards the harbor. ¡°A thousand ships passing by¡­¡± Chen Qi mused as the scene before him couldn¡¯t be compared at all with the one in Maro Town. As the small houseboat moved on, a gigantic city gradually came into view. Chen Qi looked into the distance. He could see a vast city wall and lots of black, smoke-belching chimneys. ¡°Moonstone City¡­¡± Its scale was far larger than anything he had imagined. In front of Moonstone City was a large port. Unlike the deteriorating docks of Maro Town, with the arrival of the Crack Tide, the port of Moonstone City was even more prosperous. Whether it was travel ships arriving at Moonstone City or adventure ships setting out to sea, the numbers were increasing. At the surge of the tide, the whole Moonstone City was presenting a scene of unprecedented prosperity! Chen Qi docked his small houseboat at the crowded harbor, stepped through the city gates, and walked towards the interior of Moonstone City. Moonstone City, in the name of trade, had set up numerous shops in the square not far from the city gates. Newsboys, Bounty Hunters, Merchants, Workers, Gang Members all passed him by continuously. ¡°So easy to get pickpocketed here¡­¡± Chen Qi tightly grasped the backpack card inside his clothes and walked towards the center of the square. A grand clock tower stood at the center, adorned with intricate gears and clocks at its top, emitting sonorous chimes. And around the square, myriad shops and booths were in sight, from delicate craft stores to various firearm stores, Potion stores, adult shops. There were also plenty of hiring advertisements and many seemingly great opportunities. These opportunities often trap those unfamiliar with Moonstone City. A slight misstep, and you could lose your kidneys. Chen Qi scanned the surrounding shops. Most of the good stuff, he couldn¡¯t afford just yet. Chen Qi went to a weapon store, sold the mechanical arm of Iron Hand, and some useless regulated knives from his backpack card. If a mechanical arm is chopped off, the important parts that connect to the nerves will be seriously damaged, thus greatly reducing its price. The rusty mechanical arm sold for forty thousand, the useless controlled items for twenty thousand, a total of sixty thousand. As for the Devil¡¯s Pepper and other spices, selling these would require a trip to the shops in the city center, which is quite a distance away. Chen Qi immediately spent all this money at the weapon store. He bought an anti-strike bulletproof vest to enhance his defense, four flame grenades, and some bullets. At the same time, since he had a feud with the Black Rabbit Gang of Moonstone City, he bought a Hunter¡¯s garment that could cover his face to conceal his identity. In the spiritually and geographically advantaged Moonstone City, it was quite common to see people wrapped up tightly. He had spent another thirty thousand Shell Coins in the blink of an eye. After some simple shopping, Chen Qi started towards his destination, the crack where the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure was buried. According to the treasure information, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure was located in a crack in the civilian area of the inner part of Moonstone City. Moonstone City is also a city where prosperity and decay coexist. Beyond the commercial district and the wealthy area lies the civilian district. Compared to the bustling commercial district, the civilian area is much quieter and also reeks of kerosene and garbage. The police resources in the civilian area are extremely poor, replaced instead by a large number of gangs engaged in criminal activities. On the ground, fresh bullet casings can still be seen. Clearly, a shootout had taken place here not long ago. Chen Qi planned to first ascertain the situation with the crack. After the Crack Tide subsides, the crack revives. As expected, the crack where the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure was buried should have reopened as well. As long as the malformation degree is not zero, after being cleared, it requires at least three days to cool down. And if someone else enters the crack before him, then he would have to wait for the next opportunity. ¡°Hopefully, the crack will leave a spot open for me¡­¡± Chen Qi thought to himself. Before he knew it, he had already reached the vicinity of the location indicated by the treasure map. Looking into the distance, on a ruinous wall, a huge wormhole was slowly squirming, as if it was about to open its massive maw at any moment. This was his destination for this trip! ¡°This size, it¡¯s a large crack¡­¡± The moment Chen Qi saw the size of the wormhole, he couldn¡¯t help but frown. A large crack would likely take a month to reopen. If he missed this opportunity, he would have to wait a month. And next to the wormhole, at least thirty Hunters armed with guns were guarding the wormhole crack. Outside the wormhole, gang members were wielding firearms, like guards protecting a vault. ¡°Everyone, this is an area protected by us, you are not allowed to approach this place without our permission!¡± ¡°Only after our people have gone in, and you have paid your entry fee, will you be entitled to enter the crack!¡± ¡°Complete inspiration enlightenment information, obtained by professionals with over twenty-five inspirations, fifty thousand Shell Coins a copy!¡± ¡°Crack generation, specialized flame throwers for one hundred thousand each, with a free ticket included!¡± ¡°Fully armed retired soldier bodyguards, twenty thousand Shell Coins a day!¡± It seemed that gang members had already claimed this public land as their own territory, preemptively seizing the crack. They were trying to make a big profit through extortion. The situation was more serious than he had imagined. Chen Qi scanned the surroundings. Apart from the gang members stationed at the wormhole entrance, there were also lone hunters like him, quietly waiting for an opportunity. A large crack would attract many people. Chen Qi looked back and saw an informant holding a newspaper near the newsstand on the street. The informant was likely affiliated with the newsstand. The White Dove Newspaper report kiosks are extremely common within Moonstone City. Let¡¯s see how effective Pelu¡¯s business card is¡­ Chen Qi walked along the street towards it, ready to fish for some information. But before he could reach the newsstand, he suddenly heard the sounds of chewing and wriggling in his ears. Such a fragrant scent¡ª Chen Qi turned his head. In the grass next to him, it seemed there was someone! He saw a person in a grey cloak wriggling in the bushes, seemingly eating something. The writhing yet graceful figure, the twisting buttocks, the grey cloak covering the entire body. Could it be a ghoul! Chen Qi immediately thought of something and became alert, stepping back cautiously while curiously watching the person in the grey cloak. The cloaked person noticed the gaze and stopped their actions, turning their head to look at him. In the dim light, the face under the cloak was completely obscured¡­ But judging by the body shape and skin? It seemed to be a woman? Chen Qi took the initiative: ¡°Excuse me, may I ask what you¡¯re eating?¡± Unexpectedly, instead of smelling any blood, he caught a whiff of a faint medicinal scent. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The cloaked person seemed startled by Chen Qi, with their bandage-wrapped hands flusteredly moving on the ground. Chen Qi assessed the other party while taking another step back. She seemed to be struggling with what to say in this situation to maintain an air of elegance and mystery. After a long silence, she slowly replied: ¡°You¡­ there¡¯s no need to be surprised, I am absorbing the natural essence of the earth¡­¡± ¡°Eating grass?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 51 - 51 - 39 Are you really not hungry? Chapter 51 ¨C 39 Are you really not hungry? The cloaked figure tilted their head up slightly and said softly: ¡°Do you know? In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the earth is seen as the foundation of life and the mother of all things; it is the starting point for all living creatures. On the annual Day of Prayer, there are rituals of kissing the earth to thank the Mother Goddess. During the ceremony, flowers and grass are considered the most primal gifts from the earth to humankind, and those who follow the tenets of the flower also kiss the blossoms and the grass. I was not eating grass just now; I was kissing the earth!¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi frowned and glanced at the few blades of grass on the corner of the other person¡¯s mouth. What is she talking about? You call this a kiss? You kissed it right into your mouth? The Floral Appearance symbolizes elements such as nature, pleasure, art, and beauty. Chen Qi remembered that some professions with the Floral Appearance indeed have skills like healing through eating grass or photosynthesis. But grass, especially the random kind, is really hard to eat. And mentioning it is not very elegant. Her wriggling appearance lacked the grace that the ceremony should have. ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re not just hungry?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously, as he still had some food in his backpack. ¡°No.¡± The cloaked woman hesitated for a moment before answering resolutely. Fine¡­ Chen Qi wasn¡¯t surprised by the response. In such a place where order was imbalanced, few would accept food from a stranger. When hungry, many would rather eat grass. The cloaked woman¡¯s ability to stave off hunger was extraordinary; he glanced at the massive portal and swiftly changed the subject: ¡°Are you also here to join in on this crack?¡± Chen Qi looked around. In the vicinity of this street, many civilians had run far away due to the issues with factions. The people who could stay nearby were either those joining the crack or those selling information or equipment. Chen Qi thought for a moment: ¡°I¡¯m a Chef, and I want to see if I can earn some money nearby.¡± ¡°A Chef! Really?¡± The cloaked woman was startled, she swallowed hard, immediately envisioning a deliciously fragrant cake in her mind. She suspected that the other person might have realized she was very hungry and was just teasing her! Suddenly, Chen Qi noticed some peculiar changes on the cloaked woman. The cloak covering her head inexplicably bulged slightly, like ocean waves! Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What¡¯s going on? Can her hair move? Or is it undulating flesh? Chen Qi was shocked. It immediately brought to mind the creatures in many games that used cloaks to cover their terrifying forms! These creatures were invariably hidden BOSS-level characters. Upon closer inspection, this person had their entire body wrapped up tight. And the revealed arms and legs were also entwined with bandages. The cloak was pulled so low, it was impossible to see the upper half of the face. A very mysterious person¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s curiosity was piqued and he felt an urge to lift her cloak. Unfortunately, he was not strong enough and it would be rude, so he had to suppress the impulse to lift her cloak for now. Based on his gaming experience, the moment the other person removed the cloak, it could likely trigger a terrifying second phase. The cloaked woman seemed to realize the strange bulges on her cloak, and she turned her head toward the direction of the portal, speaking mysteriously: ¡°It looks like you are a newcomer to the crack. Let me warn you, within that crack, unimaginable terror awaits.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, the cloaked woman patted the dust off her body and walked towards the street. ¡°Huh?¡± What terror? Chen Qi watched the back of the cloaked woman. She left after dropping a cryptic line. ¡°` Damned, he¡¯d run into a cursed riddler! From the recent situation, it seemed that the hooded woman was, like him, preparing to enter the rift alone. Moreover, she most likely harbored many secrets. In Moonstone City, there was no shortage of people with secrets. ¡°Might as well go gather some intelligence first¡­¡± Chen Qi took out his ¡®reporter¡¯ business card and walked towards the newspaper stand up ahead. The newsstand was built next to a weapon shop, and the area around it was dimly lit and hazy. The owner behind the display window was a hairy old man with a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. He squinted his eyes and asked in a thick voice, ¡°What kind of newspaper would you like, sir? We have the Witch Times, the freshly printed White Dove Times, or the Man¡¯s Times that covers the lives of the famous. Of course, we also have some newspapers that expose the wonderful curves of the human body.¡± Chen Qi stated bluntly, ¡°I¡¯m looking for information about that rift.¡± The old man adjusted his glasses, ¡°Newspapers about the rift, sir, will cost a bit more than normal ones, but it¡¯ll be cheaper if you¡¯re a member of the press.¡± The old man made a five with his hand. Five thousand Shell Coins¡­ Not too expensive. Chen Qi thought for a moment then handed over Pelu¡¯s business card, ¡°With this card, how much will it be?¡± He wondered how much of a discount Pelu¡¯s fame could fetch. The old man bent his head, glanced at it, and clenched his fist, ¡°Pelu again¡­¡± The kind old man¡¯s eyes suddenly held a trace of deep resentment. Chen Qi frowned. From his expression, it seemed that the fame of miracle reporter Pelu wasn¡¯t as useful as he had imagined. After all, the business cards Pelu had spread around were not thousands, they were at least in the hundreds. Even the best things would lose their value if they became too common. Chen Qi reached out his hand, ready to fork over some money¡ªpaying for information felt more secure. But the next second, the old man interrupted him, ¡°No, sir, with the business card, there¡¯s no need to pay an additional fee. That¡¯s the rule of our profession, even when it comes to that small¡­ lovely Pelu, rules are rules.¡± The old man wouldn¡¯t take the money? Chen Qi stopped his motion of paying. You see, the old man could have easily pocketed the money without anyone being the wiser. This organization known as the ¡®press¡¯ was even more disciplined than he had imagined. The old man popped his head out from behind the display, making sure no one was around, and whispered, ¡°Sir, rest assured, the press can always be trusted. The rift you¡¯re about to enter is said to be more dangerous than you can imagine, but of course, the greater the risk, the greater the reward. That¡¯s why people from the Black Rabbit Gang and the Stray Dog Gang are guarding in front of the rift.¡± ¡°Go on.¡± ¡°The rift you¡¯re heading to is called the Hunting Grounds, a Blade Phase rift. It¡¯s a major rift, one of the highest-grade E-class rifts. First Order Transcendents are allowed to enter, with a maximum of fifty people, and there¡¯s also one supervisor who can join the ranks of the monsters.¡± The time the rift opens is at noon tomorrow. Of course, you are probably already aware of this information.¡± The Hunting Grounds¡­ Chen Qi took note of this; he had a deep impression of this type of rift. The old man pulled out a newspaper and continued, ¡°The following information will cost a bit of money. According to ancient archives, this rift was opened ten years ago. At that time, a powerful gang leader discovered a hidden treasure guarded by a monster within the rift. Unfortunately, due to excessive exhaustion, the gang leader was defeated by the monster guarding the treasure and died within the rift. Latter, when the rift¡¯s anomaly level dropped to zero, it was permanently closed and that treasure became unattainable. This event gradually fell into oblivion.¡± ¡°But now, the Winds of Tides have blown away the dusty fog, allowing many objects buried by history to re-emerge.¡± Immediately afterward, the old man¡¯s gaze shifted to the fully armed treasure hunters in the distance, ¡°That¡¯s why there are so many people interested in this rift. Those heading there include hunters seasoned in such expeditions.¡± ¡°According to my guess, those lone figures ahead, as well as the mysterious cloaked person you just encountered, are here for that treasure without a doubt.¡± ¡°` Chapter 52 - 52 - 40: Hunting Grounds Chapter 52 ¨C 40: Hunting Grounds Chen Qi glanced at the area near the wormhole. There were about thirty members of the faction in front of the wormhole, and probably ten Hunters who had come here alone. In total, there were about forty people. According to the intelligence, most of these forty people had come for the treasure mentioned by the old man. They had come for that treasure? Is the treasure you¡¯re talking about the same one I¡¯m looking for? If they really knew it was the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure, those guarding this place wouldn¡¯t be faction members. They would be mercenaries specially trained by big corporations, or even special operatives from Shell Country! The treasure mentioned in the old man at the newspaper¡¯s intelligence isn¡¯t likely the same treasure he was looking for. Chen Qi looked curious and wanted to know more information: ¡°Is there more?¡± The old man adjusted his glasses: ¡°Of course, when it comes to gathering intelligence, we are professionals, even Shell Country¡¯s official intelligence organizations might not compare with us.¡± ¡°According to the information we¡¯ve gathered, to obtain that special treasure, one must first obtain a key from the creature initially encountered. As for the treasure location¡­¡± A key¡­ The Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure information did not involve a key. ¡°The chances are high it¡¯s not the Hunter¡¯s treasure.¡± Chen Qi made a preliminary judgment in his mind. Then, the old man leaned slightly forward, scrutinizing Chen Qi in detail: ¡°Guest, the information I¡¯m about to tell you is crucial.¡± ¡°This treasure location is only known to the chosen overseer.¡± An overseer? Chen Qi had participated in similar cracks. In simple terms, there would be a ¡®werewolf¡¯ character whose goals differed from normal players. They would need to hunt those participating in the crack to earn greater rewards. To obtain this treasure, one must defeat the first monster encountered and also extract the treasure location from the overseer. Chen Qi said: ¡°Sounds quite troublesome.¡± After finishing the intelligence report, the old man adjusted his glasses and scrutinized Chen Qi from head to toe: ¡°Guest, the identity of this overseer has already been predetermined by the Black Rabbit gang. For this crack journey, the Black Rabbit gang and the Wild Dog gang, two factions at loggerheads, have already joined forces.¡± ¡°The crack can accommodate up to fifty-one people, but because of some issues, Black Rabbit gang¡¯s manpower is limited; together, they amount to only thirty people. That means, you can completely ignore those squatting in front of the crack and just enter.¡± With no issue regarding the number of people, there¡¯s no need to queue up here anymore. Chen Qi took a deep breath. At this moment, the old man at the newspaper almost finished sharing the intelligence and kindly reminded: ¡°Guest, you¡¯re outnumbered and not well-suited to contend for the treasure,¡± ¡°Moreover, this crack has a high probability of dimensional distortion, further decreasing your survival rate.¡± ¡°But if you¡¯re just aiming to pass through the crack and remain cautious, your chances of surviving should be about fifty percent.¡± Fifty percent, the old man cited a not-so-high figure. He could see that Chen Qi¡¯s capabilities were somewhat above those of a regular First Order Transcendent. But due to the involvement of the gangs and the high rate of distortion, the difficulty of this crack far exceeded that of a rank E crack. If any unforeseen circumstances occurred, the survival rate would only be lower than fifty percent. ¡°Thanks, I¡¯ll be careful,¡± Chen Qi nodded. His primary goal was the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure, not the treasure they were talking about. The opponent¡¯s intelligence was still very useful. Chen Qi asked again: ¡°Thanks, is there really nothing you need?¡± The old man smiled: ¡°No need, rules are rules. By the way, guest, if you have useful intelligence, you can contribute to our newspaper. Depending on the value of your intelligence, we will reward you. If it¡¯s valuable enough, we might even provide you with rare weapons that are hard to find on the market. Just like the appearance of the woman in the cloak just now, my gut tells me, beneath her cloak lies not an ordinary appearance, possibly wriggling flesh or a body harboring insects. Of course, safety always comes first, guest, you¡¯d best maintain some distance from her.¡± ¡°I understand, your newspaper only wants intelligence? You don¡¯t accept anything else?¡± Chen Qi asked. Many intelligence organizations also endorse a ¡®fencing¡¯ side business. If he could get in touch with them, perhaps he could deal with some contraband. The old man raised an eyebrow: ¡°No, we don¡¯t accept other things, intelligence is what we, the followers of the Lamp Phase in this city, seek.¡± ¡°Lamp¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. In Shell Country, it was rare to see Transcendents who followed the Lamp¡¯s Creed. The Lamp symbolized hope, guidance, light, exploration, and other elements. As expected, the newspaper organization behind Pelu was a quite powerful Lamp Phase organization! The newspaper editor in front of him picked up a newspaper and finally said, ¡°May your journey through the crack go smoothly.¡± ¡°And may your business prosper,¡± replied Chen Qi. After gathering intelligence, Chen Qi left the crack point. The crack would open at noon tomorrow, which gave him time to prepare. The most important piece of information he got from the elderly newspaper person was the name of the crack: ¡°Hunting Ground.¡± Hunting Ground was a fairly common type of crack. Each Hunting Ground had a different terrain, but the types of monsters and some processes within the cracks remained the same. As a strategy content creator, he knew some special ways to complete the challenges! If human factors were excluded, this crack would be a piece of cake for him. In the Hunting Ground, it was possible to attract some monsters¡¯ attention with food. Without hesitation, Chen Qi went to a mall and bought some ingredients needed for the Hunting Ground, as well as some cooking utensils, and some poisons that he might need. If he were lucky enough to obtain special Transcendent ingredients inside the crack, he could cook them right on the spot. Then, Chen Qi returned to the small travel boat and began practicing the Body Forging Skill. With the aid of the Body Forging Skill and the Transcendent ingredients, his body had begun to show some modest muscle definitions. After a night of practice, his strength increased by two points, and the punch he threw produced a slight whistling sound. ¡­ The next day. Chen Qi got up early and once again came to the street where the crack¡¯s entrance was located. The chaotic street was littered with overturned garbage bins, tables and cabinets thrown onto the street, along with disordered clothes, and many fresh bullet casings. Boom boom boom! Chen Qi looked up. The crack was about to open, the wormhole¡¯s pulsation frequency growing larger, and the surrounding walls and ground continually cracking open. A giant maw linking to another world was about to open! Chen Qi stood on the street, scanning his surroundings. Among the gang members, there was a man clad in light steam armor. Beyond the gang members, there were also numerous tall Hunters wielding powerful shotguns and wearing heavy fur armors. The cloaked woman from yesterday was also present. Hmm? The weeds on her mouth were still there. Without exception, greed and madness shone in their eyes. A journey through the crack could change a person¡¯s fate. Just then, a member of the Black Rabbit Gang, holding a shotgun, eyed all the non-gang members present with a greedy look. At this point, many people had not paid the ¡®entry fee¡¯. They needed to find an easy target to extract a little entry fee. ¡°You! You look pretty weak!¡± The member of the Black Rabbit Gang glanced at the cloaked woman, noting her slender female frame, intending to extort money from her. But suddenly, he noticed a strange bulge under her cloak and backed off. Weird stuff, better not mess with it! The cloaked woman breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Chen Qi, who was not far from her position. After her, the next easy target would be Chen Qi. Here it came, his focus shifted to Chen Qi. The Black Rabbit Gang member, holding a shotgun menacingly, walked over to Chen Qi and said, ¡°Damn it! Hey, this crack is ours. If you want to enter, you must pay the entry fee!¡± Being targeted, huh¡­ Chen Qi silently shook his head. He despised gang members. Although these guys were not strong, they were very good at outnumbering their prey. ¡°Hey, did you hear me? This is our crack, stepping into our territory means you have to pay! We charge fifty thousand. But you haven¡¯t shown us the respect we deserve, so including the respect fee, you owe us eighty thousand! Eighty thousand!¡± The short member of the Black Rabbit Gang moved closer, stretching his neck and threatening again. Chen Qi lowered his head, revealing icy eyes, ¡°The crack is already open. Instead of worrying about money, you¡¯d better worry about your own life.¡± The weaker you appear to gang members, the more ruthlessly they bully you. ¡°It¡¯s open?¡± The member of the Black Rabbit Gang was stunned, suddenly turning his head back. At that moment, the giant mouth on the wall burst open with a fierce roar, and the surrounding walls and ground instantly shattered. With a loud bang! An intense storm swept across the street in an instant! Within that gaping maw, the faint shadow of another world could be seen. At the moment of opening, all those present instantly felt the enlightenment of the crack! S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The intelligence was right! Within this crack, there indeed were objects that could change one¡¯s fate! In an instant, ten fully armed Transcendents, ignoring the watchful eyes of the gang members, charged into the crack like rampaging bulls! Chapter 53 - 53 - 41: Crack Distortion! Chapter 53 ¨C 41: Crack Distortion! ¡°Damn, I hate you gangsters the most!¡± Two tall Hunters cursed while beating up the members of the Black Rabbit Gang, then squeezed into the crack. The Black Rabbit Gang had fabricated a limit on the number of spots in the hunting ground to earn ticket money through this false information. According to Shell Country¡¯s Crack Management Law, no organization or individual may monopolize a crack without permission, nor can they arbitrarily guide the deformation of a crack. Although the Black Rabbit Gang had recently received funding from an unknown force, increasing their strength, they still didn¡¯t qualify for the operating rights of a crack. Nobody wanted to hand over their money to the gang for nothing. If you¡¯re unsatisfied, just fight! The Black Rabbit Gang, in order to assert dominance, instantly started battling with these Hunters. Da-da-da-da! Gunfire rang out! Due to this false information, the scene became extremely chaotic for a while! ¡°The fighting is really intense¡­¡± Chen Qi took out the backpack card¡¯s collector, placed it on his waist, and leisurely walked towards the crack entrance. The numbers were sufficient; even if he was the last to enter, there would be no problem. And right in front of him, the cloaked woman also seemed to be enjoying the chaos, walking briskly and leisurely towards the crack. The two of them entered the crack at an unhurried pace. Chen Qi followed behind the main group, passed through the mouth of the wiggling walls, and entered a dark tunnel. As he stepped through the dark tunnel, a sea breeze blew from afar. Shush, shush, shush! Moonlight filtered through the leaves, casting its glow on his face. [You have entered an E-rank crack, inspiration identification in progress¡­] Identification success! [Crack name: Hunting Ground (Island Forest) Rank: E Description: After a night of the Smiling Moon, all the wolves in the forest mutated into terrifying red wolves. Tonight, the old Hunter has gathered ¡®you¡¯ newcomers to hunt the red wolves in the forest. Clear condition: Complete the old Hunter¡¯s mission or survive for three days. Special clear condition: Kill the hidden monster in the forest (you are aware that this monster is the old Hunter.) Deformation rate: 31% (High deformation rate, this crack is more dangerous, please be cautious.) Crack rank limit: Except for overseers, only First Order or lower Transcendents can enter this crack. Nature Form: Blade Inspiration: You see the old Hunter staring blankly at the red wolves¡¯ blood, a look of craving in his eyes. Then, he slowly looks at you and raises his hunting rifle. Special Inspiration: You see in the depths of an island¡¯s center, at a dark cave, a giant water ball expanding.] Chen Qi quickly scanned the inspirations before him. Two points were noteworthy, one being the ¡®water ball¡¯ inspiration. This inspiration should be related to the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure, revealing a location to him. The second point was the 31% deformation rate! The higher the deformation rate, the higher the danger of the crack. For normal low-level cracks, the deformation rate remains between 10% to 20%. A 31% deformation rate meant the crack was far more dangerous than a typical E-rank, possibly even reaching D-rank levels. Simply put, it was a high-difficulty elite stage! Chen Qi had seen how deformation hunting grounds presented themselves. For high deformation rates in hunting grounds, it was highly likely the supposedly friendly old Hunter would transform into a monster and directly attack the players. However, the greater the risk, the greater the reward. High deformation rate cracks offered far greater rewards upon completion, typically ensuring rare-level Skill Cards or higher. By now, the participants ahead of him had gathered in a broad clearing within the forest. They needed to receive the old Hunter¡¯s mission here. During the old Hunter¡¯s absence, they started discussing. Two Hunters, one short and one fat, were particularly loud in their conversation. ¡°Damn it! A 31% deformation rate, is this really an E-rank crack¡¯s level?¡± ¡°Crack deformation, this rare occurrence, and we just had to encounter it!¡± ¡°Yeah, did you feel it? Red eyes are staring at us¡­ This is an unforeseen emergency, we might need to team up!¡± ¡°Team up? It¡¯s just a deformation, I¡¯ve been prepared for it.¡± ¡°Prepared? What did you prepare for, so confident?¡± ¡°Hahaha! I already bought a large insurance policy! You didn¡¯t, did you?¡± ¡°Hah! That¡¯s nothing, I spent all my money and fulfilled my wishes before entering this crack; you didn¡¯t, did you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± What kind of strange competition is this? Are you really planning to make it out alive? Chen Qi overheard their conversation, thinking that in this serious setting, how did two jokers slip in? Unlike in the game, they didn¡¯t know about the deformation before entering the crack! This was a typical emergency situation. Chen Qi stood at the back of the crowd, thanks to the inspiration, he already knew where the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure was hidden. At this moment, a tall figure appeared at the edge of the forest: ¡°Everyone¡¯s here, looks like we have a bunch of newbies.¡± This was a Hunter standing two meters tall, draped in a wolf skin coat, holding a hunting rifle and a bone saw. His aged face, bulging muscles, and scars told the years of battling with nature. He was the issuer of this crack¡¯s mission and the hidden BOSS¡ª the old Hunter! All eyes fell on this muscular Hunter. The old Hunter wiped his precious hunting gun with a cloth and spoke to the crowd: ¡°Since you¡¯re here, you should know what¡¯s happening in this forest. Bring me two live red wolves, and your hunting mission will be accomplished. Then you can leave this place.¡± [Mission received¡ªHunt Red Wolves Description: Deliver two live red wolves to the old Hunter to complete the mission.] The crack¡¯s deformation changed the task from hunting red wolves to capturing two of them alive. Upon hearing this, everyone looked troubled. Their weapons were all designed for large-scale damage. Capturing live wolves was several times harder than killing them! At this point, a scar-faced man in a light black mecha stepped forward, aiming to be the leader of the group: S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Are you sure you need them alive? Dead ones won¡¯t do?¡± The old Hunter replied sternly: ¡°No! I need to hand the red wolves over to the Doctor to study the cause of their mutation, only then can we completely eradicate the forest¡¯s monsters.¡± ¡°Alright! Leave it to us!¡± The confident scar-faced man responded. Loading his hunting rifle, the old Hunter continued: ¡°Now, to supervise your mission completion and to maintain the forest¡¯s balance, I need to select a supervisor to oversee you along with me!¡± After receiving the mission, the second phase of the instance was: ¡°Selecting a supervisor.¡± This supervisor was appointed by the old Hunter and, typically, he would choose the person who appeared the strongest! The old Hunter¡¯s eyes widened as he began scanning the forty-person group to pick a supervisor. Just then, the Black Rabbit Gang¡¯s cadre, who had just asked a question, lit a cigarette and casually walked to the center of the crowd. This person, nicknamed Scar Rabbit, was a cadre of the Black Rabbit Gang and the leader of the gang¡¯s forces for this mission. ¡°Everyone, there¡¯s no need for words, I think we all know who is the strongest here.¡± He blew a smoke ring into the air, determined to be the coolest guy in the group! Chen Qi took a closer look. Though a bit showy, this guy¡¯s gear was pretty good! Under his clothes, one could clearly see some noticeable steampunk-style steam pipes. Black Rabbit¡¯s third-generation series, small steam armor, produced by a workshop called Small Man Gang specializing in small armors, used exoskeletons implanted into mesh to greatly enhance agility. In an overheated state, the whole person could move so fast they¡¯d leave afterimages, as swift as the wind. Black Rabbit¡­ Chen Qi recalled that this equipment was already in its tenth generation. Unfortunately, the model Scar Rabbit wore was from an earlier series, plagued by issues like being ¡®easily predicted¡¯, ¡®high damage rate¡¯, and ¡®can¡¯t stop¡¯. Speed came with a price, and the earlier Black Rabbit armor models often went out of control, resulting in fatal crashes. But in this place, it was still decent equipment. With such gear, Scar Rabbit had the credentials to be chosen as the supervisor by the old Hunter. Of course, that was unless there was an unknown powerful force: the cloaked woman. Chen Qi turned his head to glance at the cloaked woman beside him. She was quite close. Since they entered the crack, the distance between them had always been relatively short. It wasn¡¯t surprising; compared to the other fully armed Hunters, he, as someone living in peaceful times, appeared much more approachable. At this moment, the cloaked woman next to him curled her lips into a cold smile. Simultaneously, the movement atop her head grew more intense. She clenched her hand around the cloak¡¯s collar and tightened her fist, whispering under her breath like a mosquito: ¡°I¡¯m ready, I¡¯m ready.¡± ¡°Elegance, elegance¡­¡± ¡°???¡± What was she saying? Ready for what? Elegance? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t shake off a foreboding feeling. This woman seemed about ready to shed her cloak! Chapter 54 - 54 - 42 I Am the Witch Chapter 54 ¨C 42 I Am the Witch sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under the moonlight, a gentle breeze stirred the leaves. At that moment, the self-proclaimed strongest, Scarred Rabbit, slowly exhaled a puff of smoke and spoke again, ¡°Alright, everyone, you should know that only a Supervisor can know the exact location of the treasure map!¡± ¡°Now, with the crack distorted, it means it¡¯s going to be even more dangerous than you think. As a Supervisor, I can provide you with information, I can ensure your safety, I am your umbrella! After all, surviving for three days is also a way to clear the game, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°So, now, is there anyone still willing to pay for a ticket? This is your last chance. If you miss it, there won¡¯t be another opportunity.¡± Thinking of a large sum of money, Scarred Rabbit¡¯s lips curled into a chilly smile. Although his methods were brash and mindless, they were very effective. As the distortion of the crack increased, many people¡¯s goal changed from ¡®return with full loot¡¯ to ¡®just survive¡¯. Paying for a ticket meant joining their Black Rabbit Gang, which could increase your chances of survival. If enough people paid for tickets, then the Black Rabbit Gang could take complete control over the order in the crack. Then, without lifting a finger, everything in the crack would belong to them! Scarred Rabbit held out his hand in a gesture for money: ¡°Five hundred thousand Shell Coins for a ticket, if you don¡¯t have cash, you can use equipment as collateral.¡± Five hundred thousand! Chen Qi didn¡¯t have that much cash on him. It was already a considerably high amount. And if they took the first payment, they would go for a second. Money doesn¡¯t grow on trees, and many were still unwilling to pay for the ticket. Why isn¡¯t anyone paying? Scarred Rabbit twitched at the corner of his mouth, he¡¯d forgotten to arrange for actors. No helping it now, just have to find an easy mark to squeeze. Scarred Rabbit quickly scanned over all the solitary Hunters around. That one too sturdy, that one too fierce, goodness, why is the head of the one in the cloak moving! It¡¯s decided! You! Look totally ordinary! Clearly a newbie who just entered the crack! Scarred Rabbit, with his discerning eye, spotted Chen Qi at once! ¡°Tsk¡­¡± Chen Qi was rendered speechless. With so many people around, why did he have to pick him out of the crowd? Scarred Rabbit walked up to Chen Qi and said sternly, ¡°You came by yourself, right? It¡¯s not easy, hand over that Collector¡¯s gun you have, and consider it your ticket fee. By doing so, you would become a member of our Black Rabbit Gang. Good deal, right?¡± ¡°Good deal?¡± Good deal my foot! To think he would want a collector¡¯s gun in exchange for a fabricated ticket. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes hardened, having no interest in joining a gang. However, as a stealth-based player, he didn¡¯t want to start a fight in this place right now. He would have a greater advantage once everyone dispersed. However, just as Chen Qi was preparing to refuse, the situation changed abruptly. As Scarred Rabbit was about to continue his threats, a loud voice suddenly hit him from the back. ¡°Move! You¡¯re blocking my view!¡± ¡°Who¡¯s the bastard yelling at me?¡± Scarred Rabbit turned around, ready to beat the person severely. The one who yelled at him was none other than the boss of the crack ¡ª the Old Hunter! The Old Hunter picked up his shotgun and aimed it at Scarred Rabbit: ¡®Move!¡¯ Scarred Rabbit¡¯s eyes turned fierce, and he harshly said, ¡°You¡­ tell me to move¡­ I¡¯ll move¡­¡± Scarred Rabbit gritted his teeth, his legs trembling a bit, and obediently moved away from Chen Qi¡¯s position. At this moment, the Old Hunter could finally take a good look at Chen Qi: ¡°Quite an impressive kid, you have the aura of a Hunter, the qualifications to become a Supervisor.¡± Me? I¡¯m a Supervisor? Chen Qi had not expected the Old Hunter would choose him to be a Supervisor. He remembered that the Old Hunter¡¯s choice of Supervisors was related to two points: equipment and physical strength. Although his physical strength was not bad, unlike the other fully armed participants, he did not take out the black knife from his backpack card, only a collector¡¯s item. Being chosen surprised him somewhat. Was it because of the Hunter Yu Huo? Chen Qi thought to himself. Everyone began to look at him with the gaze reserved for a big shot, Being noticed by an old hunter and becoming a supervisor was a proof of strength! Scar Rabbit was also stunned; had he, after picking what he thought were weak opponents all day, chosen the strongest one? And before the crowd could recover, the old hunter spoke again, ¡°However, among us, there is another qualified monster! It seems that for this hunt, we must add another supervisor.¡± What, another supervisor! Two supervisors! This was unprecedented in the hunting grounds! With this double trouble, who could handle it! By that moment, many were already sweating profusely, coping with the crack deformity was already enough for them, not to anticipate that there would be two supervisors! They just wanted to participate in a regular crack, to earn some regular money. ¡°Oh?¡± At this time, the previously disheartened Scar Rabbit¡¯s eyes lit up, he always felt something was off, and it turned out there were two supervisor positions! Could this position be mine? Scar Rabbit straightened his clothes, again entertaining the thought of ¡®delivering a supervisor¡¯s speech¡¯. Chen Qi took a deep breath, his gaze turning to the woman in the cloak beside him. Indeed¡­ He had known that this woman in the cloak was not simple. Moreover, from the very beginning, she had been wearing a faint smile. The old hunter bent over, walking slowly forward with some reverence, and said to the woman in the cloak, ¡°Honorable miss, you are entirely capable of becoming a supervisor, letting our modest place benefit from your undoubted power. However, may I ask you to reveal your face beneath the cloak?¡± Respectful tone! Everyone widened their eyes; the tone of the old hunter clearly carried humility. A humility of a lesser figure bowing to a greater figure! This was a boss from the crack deformity! Just who was this woman in the cloak! And why was the cloak moving, was there a hamster hidden in it? This person might be¡­ Chen Qi vaguely thought of something, a sense of forboding suddenly emerging. ¡°Ah¡­ there¡¯s no helping it then.¡± The woman in the cloak paused for a few seconds, her smile fading, as she sighed helplessly. She slowly walked towards a rock in front and then suddenly yanked the cloak open, tossing it backward. The cloak flew through the air. The moment the cloak hit the ground, petals landed on Chen Qi¡¯s face. The next instant, he couldn¡¯t help but widen his eyes. Beneath the cloak, there was neither writhing disgusting flesh nor repulsive bugs. Instead, there were exceptionally beautiful flowers, fragrant flowers. On her tender, pale limbs, there were fresh scars, upon which, amidst slight traces of blood, blossomed several exceedingly beautiful roses. Above the scars, flowers bloomed. She climbed upon the rock, turned her head, slowly sat down, and crossed her pale legs, letting out a slight breath. At that moment, the face hidden beneath the cloak appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes. Masses of flowers grew atop her head, completely covering the upper half of her face, but still, one could sense an extraordinary, girl-like beauty from her lower face and pale skin. ¡°What exactly is this being¡­¡± The immense spiritual pressure, indescribably beautiful look gave everyone there a sense of fear, an unspoken fear. A terrifying aura, like a massive mountain, weighed on them! Many started to retreat, continuously moving backward. This clearly wasn¡¯t the look a normal human should have! Nor the spiritual pressure a First Order Transcendent should possess! ¡°Just who are you¡­ and what do you need us to do?¡± A heavy-set tall hunter, gathering his courage, asked. But the next instant, he regretted it; how dare he ask a question to someone with such a high-level spiritual pressure! She slightly tilted her head: ¡°Well, there¡¯s no need to retreat or to be afraid. I¡¯m just a Pharmacist from a foreign land; you may call me¡ªthe Flower Pharmacist.¡± Under the moonlight, a gentle breeze passed through her long hair, bringing a light floral scent. She smiled, the small yellow flowers atop her head moving slightly: ¡°Of course, you may also refer to me by my other name in the Witch Sea, the Flower Witch.¡± Chapter 55 - 55 - 43 Flower Witch Chapter 55 ¨C 43 Flower Witch Flower Witch¡­ Why would she be here? Chen Qi¡¯s mouth slightly opened, unable to hide his surprise at the moment. He couldn¡¯t help but look at her delicate shoulder and the bright red flowers on her legs. Like the Black Whale Pirate Gang, the Flower Witch was closely related to the difficult main storyline of the Witch Sea, and she was a key character in the entire main storyline of the Witch Sea. She was the protagonist of the Witch Sea segment! In the early stages of the game, the Flower Witch was a noble Third-tier Transcendent, but before long, she would advance to become a powerful Fourth Rank Transcendent. And as the protagonist, her strength far exceeded that of an ordinary Third-tier Transcendent. The main quests of each segment were extremely difficult serial tasks. Thus, in the early stages, weak players had no chance to encounter the Witch, let alone know her location; information about her was also scarce. Why was she here? How had she come in? And what was she doing here? Chen Qi rubbed his brow, questioning in his mind. Although it was distorted, at the end of the day, it was just an E-rank crack. If she made a move, she could easily blow away everyone present! sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was blatant dynamite fishing! ¡°And I, am just this poor newbie fish¡­¡± Chen Qi helplessly complained in his thoughts. Because the hunting ground needed a supervisor, it was barely acceptable that she could come in. But why would the Flower Witch, a High-order Transcendent, come to a low-rank crack? The equipment of the Flower Witch was at least of shining silver, even secret gold level and above, the equipment produced by this crack might not be as strong as her body. And the number of times she could learn Skill Cards was limited. Blindly using too many Skill Cards would cause irreversible brain damage, and could even drive a person mad. Thus, the Flower Witch wouldn¡¯t have come to this crack just for the low-rank Occupation Cards of the hunting ground. ¡°Could it be?¡± Suddenly, Chen Qi thought of something. If there really was something here that could attract the Witch, it was undoubtedly the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure! Was he really going to compete with a Witch for the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s belongings? Me, competing with a Witch for something? She can now take on a hundred of me! A scene suddenly appeared in Chen Qi¡¯s mind: In this ruthless Transcendent world, the more powerful Flower Witch gave a cold smile, drew a grass whip, and forced him to hand over the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure. If that was the case, then there was no help for it; he could only obediently offer up the treasure and swear his loyalty. Just consider it earning some favor points. Of course, there was a more plain and simple guess. That was that the Flower Witch came to participate in this crack merely to make some money¡­ ¡°Could it be, the Flower Witch is broke to the point of not being able to afford food¡­¡± On the forums, the Flower Witch always seemed quite poor. Chen Qi shook his head, temporarily setting aside his complicated thoughts, and then looked again at the Flower Witch under the moonlight. Under the caress of the gentle breeze, the Flower Witch smiled slightly. Previously, under her cloak was not squirming flesh, but her little flowers that had nowhere else to go. When the Flower Witch was emotionally excited, depending on the emotion, the flowers on her head would change accordingly. The player forums even had statistics on this. For example, when angry, fiery red roses would burst forth from the top of her head. When sad, wilted little blue flowers would appear. Now, several little yellow flowers atop the Flower Witch¡¯s head stirred! The meaning of these flowers are triumphant and a little joyous! With a slight movement of the wind, the corners of the Flower Witch¡¯s mouth curved up slightly as she glanced in Chen Qi¡¯s direction. Damn, it seemed like she had been tricked! Chen Qi chuckled inwardly and took a deep breath. The Flower Witch was quite popular in the game forums, a refreshing presence compared to other sections¡¯ deeply troubled protagonists. Overall, she belonged to a faction that was orderly and good, and as long as he didn¡¯t provoke her first, the Flower Witch wouldn¡¯t bother him. How should he put it? In Chen Qi¡¯s memory, the Flower Witch was fairly easy to get along with. Even, a bit adorable and slightly humorous. However, if one were to remove the filter of a transmigrator player. At this moment, the terrifying aura emanating from the Flower Witch, combined with her absolute power disparity and her status as a supervisor, could even induce a sense of despair in him! The Witch was a formidable entity worthy of awe! A gang member stepped back and asked softly, ¡°The Flower Witch, is that the one from the legends who turns people into fertilizer?¡± In the legends of Witch Sea, the Flower Witch was a powerful Pharmacist whose light touch could cause a person to sprout flowers and eventually turn into fertilizer for the soil. Of course, according to forum deciphering, this young Flower Witch was not the legendary one, but a newly appointed Witch, and according to the information on the forum, she was no older than twenty. Moreover, she came from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. Before he transmigrated, his main character was also from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. In a sense, the Flower Witch was his fellow countrywoman! A sense of kinship inexplicably washed over him. The cadre from the Black Rabbit Gang, Blade Handle Rabbit, bent down, afraid that his voice might cost him his life, ¡°Don¡¯t speak¡­ quiet, be quiet¡­¡± In their eyes, the Flower Witch at this moment was like a massive beast covered in flowers. No one knew if the Flower Witch, on a whim, would turn them all into fertilizer the next moment! Crack distortions, two supervisors, one of which was a monster that could effortlessly crush them. Many Hunters, upon seeing the Flower Witch appear, exhibited obvious fear! The Flower Witch did not speak further but maintained her mysterious and elegant demeanor. Until a deep and long wolf howl suddenly rose, like a call of the wild, piercing through the silent woods and breaking the silence. ¡°Howl!¡± Clouds gradually enshrouded the moon, with wolf howls echoing through the forest! Next, the old Hunter handed a map of the Island Forest to the Flower Witch first, then to Chen Qi. [You have received an item: Map of the Island Forest.] Chen Qi accepted the map and quickly scanned it. On this map, some key locations were marked, such as a safe house for storing food, spots where the old Hunter had set traps, and some particular monster points. These spots were very important, privileges available only to supervisors. Others silently drew their weapons, most of them already changing their minds. The difficulty of the crack had surpassed their imagination, and they had shifted from their original idea of hunting to another thought, surviving for three days. The old Hunter loaded his shotgun: ¡°Everyone, the supervisors have been determined! Three sleepless nights are about to begin, and you can either bring me two live wolves or become feed for the wild wolves.¡± ¡°I hope you don¡¯t disappoint me¡­ Now, let the hunt begin!¡± Saying this, the old Hunter laughed heartily, shouldering his shotgun as he stepped into the dark forest. Before leaving, the old Hunter turned back, his crimson eyes beneath the hunter¡¯s cap glancing at Chen Qi. In his view, Chen Qi was the most likely to capture multiple crimson wolves. Chapter 56 - 56 - 44 Deep Sea Water Elf Chapter 56 ¨C 44 Deep Sea Water Elf After the old hunter left, everyone sighed. The red wolf was not a weak monster; capturing it alive was an extremely difficult task. Especially with the old hunter who might attack them at any moment and the mysterious overseer, the Flower Witch. How could they play this rift! It was unplayable! The nature of the rift had instantly changed from a hunting game to a survival game right before their eyes. Some of them were already seeking a place to hide, trying to survive for three days. Chen Qi also prepared to leave when suddenly, he sensed a dangerous gaze. It was from the Black Rabbit gang¡ª At Scarred Rabbit¡¯s signal, the members of the Black Rabbit gang had already drawn their guns, ready for a shootout. The biggest surprise for Chen Qi in this rift was that he had become an overseer. This was not a good thing. The ultimate goal of the Black Rabbit gang entering this rift was the treasure hidden within. To obtain the final treasure of the rift, not only did they need to defeat the old hunter, but they also needed the overseer¡¯s map. And clearly, they did not dare to take the map from the mysterious Flower Witch; that was a path to death. Therefore, Chen Qi undoubtedly became their primary target. ¡°Am I being targeted by the rabbits¡­¡± Chen Qi thought to himself. It was the first time so many people were eyeing him with such dangerous gazes. Chen Qi took the black knife from his backpack card. The Black Rabbit gang was known for their agility and preference for using small submachine guns. The current terrain was quite open, lacking cover, which greatly favored firearms. His strongest weapon was the black knife, which gave him a significant advantage in close combat. If he faced a barrage of gunfire from dozens of people, even if he activated his explosive skills for a temporary boost in strength and defense, accidents could still happen. This place was not suitable for fighting. Chen Qi shook his head and moved quickly. In the pitch-black forest, he would have a greater advantage. A gang member asked softly: ¡°Boss, he seems to be leaving¡­ should we go¡­ after him?¡± Scarred Rabbit gripped his gun and said in a deep voice: ¡°Now is not the time¡­ Besides, we need to wait for the right moment, wait until he is alone in the forest.¡± Scarred Rabbit waited quietly. If they launched an attack now, they could end up surrounded by the two overseers, the Flower Witch and Chen Qi, leading to a terrifying mixed battle! However, the next moment, these gang members were suddenly shocked. Chen Qi was advancing towards the forest. But his direction, surprisingly, was towards the Flower Witch. That was a witch! She was a legendary high-order Transcendent! Was he really not afraid of being turned into fertilizer by the Flower Witch? A curious yellow question mark flower bloomed on the Flower Witch¡¯s head. Did he have something to say to her? The flowers on her head swayed with anticipation. ¡°¡­¡± He had nothing to say and was just passing by. Chen Qi quietly walked past the Flower Witch and headed into the dark forest. ¡°Huh?¡± The Flower Witch was stunned. Her elegant entrance had made her think he would say something. As he left, the gang members and the Flower Witch silently left for the dark forest, each pursuing their own goals and starting their hunt. ¡­ ¡­ Moonlight filtered through the leaves. Chen Qi carefully pushed aside the underbrush and followed a forest path, arriving in front of a cave. ¡°According to my inspiration and the map¡¯s markings, this should be the place.¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi thought to himself. Finding this cave took him quite some time. Unlike the others, his primary goal was the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter. As expected, a giant deep-sea monster was inside this cave. He wondered what kind of things a ¡°finger-level¡± treasure could contain. ¡°Phew, according to my inspiration, it should be a deep-sea monster, so there¡¯s no need to worry¡­¡± Chen Qi took out a lantern from his backpack card and cautiously moved into the cave. Drip! Drip! Water dripped from the stone walls. The cave was not large; after a few steps, he reached the end. There were no skeletons or rift lines here. Only a calm pool of water. Something was off¡­ Chen Qi crouched down and carefully looked at the pool. He could see some bubbles and something that looked like ¡°blue eyes¡± on the surface of the pool. He recognized the creature before him. The Water Beast, a mimic monster whose body mainly consisted of water, appeared as a peaceful pool when calm. When active, it turned into a giant slime water ball. If any creature ventured into its territory, it would extend tentacles from the water and engulf them into its body. To defeat this monster, one needed to destroy the core hidden in the water; otherwise, the Water Beast would continually generate new tentacles. It was quite a formidable creature, with a size capable of swallowing fifty bears. The hidden BOSS of the rift, the old hunter, probably couldn¡¯t defeat this monster either. Gurgle! Gurgle! As if sensing Chen Qi¡¯s presence, the Water Beast¡¯s shape suddenly changed, and a massive amount of water gathered in the air, forming a giant water ball. The size of the water ball reached ten meters, almost filling the entire cave! Two enormous blue eyes emerged on the surface of the water ball. The blue eyes rotated, staring at Chen Qi. Hmm¡­ It looked like a massive slime monster. ¡°Hello¡­¡± Chen Qi gave it a slight smile. In terms of fear factor, this monster was nothing compared to the Blood-Eyed Wall or the Nearshore Dominator they encountered in the Sea Beast Cave. Moreover, this monster looked much cuter than the Blood-Eyed Wall and the Nearshore Dominator. It warmly welcomed Chen Qi¡¯s arrival. The Water Beast sensed Chen Qi¡¯s aura and happily bounced around. At this moment, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up! Inside the Water Beast¡¯s water ball body, a small treasure chest floated. The Deep Sea Hunter had placed the treasure chest in its body! Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to take the treasure chest without a fierce battle with the Water Beast. But he only needed to briefly enter the monster¡¯s body to get the treasure chest. ¡°It should be okay, I¡¯ll just touch it¡­¡± Chen Qi swallowed a gulp of water. To the Water Beast, water was its skin. Entering its body was like stroking its skin. A bit worried, Chen Qi extended his hand into the monster¡¯s body. No problem. Confirming it was safe, Chen Qi held his breath, entered the water ball with his upper body, stretched his hand, grabbed the small treasure chest, and swiftly pulled it out! Instead, when he took out the treasure chest, the Water Beast let out a comfortable ¡°ah¡± sound. It moved up and down, and its entire water ball and blue eyes turned a bit pink, wanting Chen Qi to touch it again and come in once more. ¡°Came out safely¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the Water Beast¡¯s odd reaction and took a step back. The friendliness of such large creatures was quite intimidating. Chen Qi sat by the lantern and looked at the treasure chest, which was only about the size of a palm. A finger-level treasure chest couldn¡¯t be expected to contain anything too valuable. Without hesitation, Chen Qi opened the small treasure chest. Contrary to his expectation, it did not contain weapons, clothes, or disposable items. Instead, there were seven small water balls the size of fingernails! ¡°???¡± Chen Qi was shocked. What were these? The items reminded him of childhood toys called ¡°water elves,¡± which grow larger upon contact with water. A prompt appeared before his eyes. [Deep Sea Water Elf: Hosted by freewebnovel Nature Form: Heart Description: Sleeping deep-sea beasts, place them in the sea for a while, and their true form will be awakened! Note: They contain powerful deep-sea energy!] These were Pet Beasts! Chen Qi never expected that the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure would be special Pet Beasts! The Heart element represented emotions, bonds, and was closely related to Guardian Beasts. In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, there were many rare and exotic beasts, and Guardian Beast players were quite numerous. However, in Shell Country, not many players used Pet Beasts as their primary force; they preferred wearing heavy steam mecha and mowing down enemies with blue-fire Gatling guns. As a player with a main account of a Pet Beast Trainer, Chen Qi could tell at a glance. These seven little Pet Beasts were of high rank! Normally, to obtain such Pet Beasts, one would need at least third-rank strength. Good stuff! For a rift of ¡°finger-level¡± difficulty, obtaining rare Pet Beasts so easily was quite a remarkable haul. Chen Qi clapped his hands and stored them in the backpack card. At that moment, faint roars of beasts came from outside the cave. ¡°That sound, it¡¯s a wolf¡ª¡± Hungry red wolves could smell the scent of human flesh. With the treasure secured, it was time to deal with the rift¡¯s task! Chen Qi¡¯s gaze turned to the outside of the cave. This cave was situated near the center of the forest. Many people and beasts passed by here. The Water Beast wouldn¡¯t attack him, but that didn¡¯t mean it wouldn¡¯t attack other creatures. Suddenly, an idea surged forth! If he and the Water Beast teamed up for a mixed battle in this place, they would be invincible except for the Flower Witch! Even if the entire red wolf pack charged in, along with the Black Rabbit gang and the rift BOSS, the old hunter! If everyone came, with his and the Water Beast¡¯s strength, they might still be able to put up a fight! Chen Qi slightly curled his lips, picked up the black knife, and walked toward the red wolves outside the cave. This place might just be a perfect ¡°fishing spot.¡± Chapter 57 - 57 - 45 Little Rabbit Chapter 57 ¨C 45 Little Rabbit Chen Qi, holding a lantern, walked toward the cave¡¯s exit. Under the bright moonlight, a wolf sat by the trees, staring blankly at him. It was a starving red wolf, its eyes bloodshot, with half of its fur being reddish-brown. Compared to ordinary wolves, red wolves possess greater speed and stronger healing abilities. It took a few steps towards Chen Qi but then seemed to sense something and retreated. Despite its hunger, its animal instincts could still detect the danger inside the cave. Simply put, this was a cowardly wolf. ¡°Not coming? Little dog?¡± Chen Qi sat down, positioning the black blade within easy reach, then took out his backpack card. Although the red wolf¡¯s eyes were blood-red and it looked fierce, it wasn¡¯t actually a demon that would bite people on sight. Usually, they would not attack creatures stronger than themselves. Chen Qi¡¯s current strength was not weak, coupled with the faint aura of the ¡°Beast from the Water¡± emanating from the cave behind him. Even though the red wolf was ravenous, it only dared to watch from a distance. Red wolves, being somewhat intelligent and possessing decent fighting skills, were a popular choice for many players as a second-tier Guardian Beast. Chen Qi opened the backpack card, taking out a simple barbecue stand as well as beef, pork, and some barbecue seasonings. He had purchased these from shops in Moonstone City before entering the crack. He was planning to grill meat right here! Of course, grilling meat here was not simply because of hunger. Chen Qi glanced at the meat in his backpack; his purpose was to entice. Red wolves, as basic monsters in hunting grounds, do not provide many Spiritual Points or rating bonuses. In the hunting grounds, as long as one can defeat the Hunter and complete the hidden task, one can directly obtain the highest rating score! This meant that the key to hunting grounds was only one thing, that is the hidden boss of the crack: The Hunter! However, this was a group instance, and with high irregularity, the Hunter was an extremely difficult monster to deal with! But despite this, with his and the Beast from the Water¡¯s combined strength, the Hunter was still no match for them! However, unfortunately, the Beast from the Water was a typical territorial creature that wouldn¡¯t leave its territory easily. That meant, the only real challenge now was how to lure the Hunter into the cave. If Chen Qi actively sought out the Hunter, trying to lure him with lies, there would inevitably be some accidents. After all, no one knows when the Hunter would transform into a monster and aim its hunting rifle at a human¡¯s head. The Hunter needed fresh red wolf meat to satisfy his voracious appetite. Therefore, the best approach was to ¡°fish.¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If one wanted to attract the scent-sensitive red wolves to a fixed location, delicious grilling meat was doubtless an excellent choice. The aroma of the grilled meat should attract these red wolves¡­ Chen Qi quietly took things out of his backpack card. In this hunting ground, his prey was not the weak wolves. Attracting red wolves with grilled meat, then through the red wolves attracting the Hunter, was his real goal. These red wolves were merely bait. Of course, whether it would be successful still required some luck. Chen Qi fetched some branches, whittled them well with his black blade, then built a crude barbecue stand using charcoal. All of it was high-quality beef and pork, marbled with fat, costing him a total of fifteen hundred Shell Coins. Then, Chen Qi used the black blade to slice the beef and pork and placed them on the barbecue stand. He lit the fire and began to grill! Before long, the meat, caressed by the flames, turned crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. He sprinkled a bit of salt, a generous amount of sesame, and chili powder made from devil peppers¡ª The fragrance slowly wafted around. Of course, there was also the most important Soul Seasoning! Soul Seasoning could enhance the meat¡¯s natural deliciousness! Chen Qi lifted his hand, grabbing a handful of cumin mixed with Soul Seasoning, and sprinkled it over the grilled meat. The rich scent of the meat instantly permeated the forest. [You have cooked grilled meat today, gaining 80 Spiritual Points.] ¡°It¡¯s ready.¡± Chen Qi contentedly sliced a piece of the grilled beef with his black blade and took a bite. The skin was slightly charred and crispy, with just the right amount of chew! ¡°Quite good!¡± Chen Qi ate another piece. This effortless display of cooking skills directly dumbfounded the starving red wolf watching from the sidelines. Not like this! It didn¡¯t want to approach the dangerous Chen Qi, but now it felt that as long as it could eat a piece of meat, even if it died, that would be fine. ¡°Want it? Little dog.¡± Chen Qi smiled, looked towards the red wolf, cut off a small piece of meat with his black knife, and threw it to the red wolf. Food thrown by humans¡­ The red wolf hesitated for a moment but still opened its mouth, lowered its head, and ate the beef. After eating the meat, the red wolf wagged its tail, spun around, and then ran into the forest. Chen Qi wondered whether this piece of meat would cause the red wolf to call its companions. Without much confidence, Chen Qi cut the roasted meat into many portions, then walked around the cave, scattering the roasted meat on the ground. As long as this meat attracted the wolf pack, drawing the old hunters would just be a matter of time. After making his round, he returned to the entrance of the cave and sat in front of the barbecue rack. Next was the wait for the prey to take the bait. Chen Qi continued to grill meat. Some time passed. Find adventures at freewebnovel Hiss hiss hiss¡ª The weeds in the forest made a subtle noise. Finally took the bait, huh¡­ No, that¡¯s not right! Chen Qi turned his head slightly, frowned, and reached out his hand to firmly grasp his black knife. In the weeds, he could vaguely see the barrels of guns and dark hair. Before the wolves, it seemed he had caught a rabbit first. Bang! Bang! After a brief discussion, four members of the Black Rabbit Gang emerged from the bushes. ¡°We meet again, Supervisor!¡± And the leader was none other than Scarface Rabbit, an officer of the Black Rabbit Gang. Some time had passed since the hunt began. At this moment, many bloodstains from red wolves were visible on Scarface Rabbit¡¯s body. It seemed they had done quite well with their task of hunting red wolves. Bad news indeed¡­ Chen Qi shook his head, hid the Collector behind him, and said coldly, ¡°What do you want? If you¡¯re after the Supervisor¡¯s map, then you need to pay a price.¡± He had no affection for a gang whose main business was human trafficking. ¡°A price?¡± Scarface Rabbit¡¯s mouth twitched slightly. This guy, all alone, dared to talk about a price with him? If it weren¡¯t for the old Hunter choosing him as the Supervisor, they would have attacked the moment they met. Scarface Rabbit suppressed the urge to attack and glanced at Chen Qi. There was no blood on Chen Qi, which meant he hadn¡¯t fought with any wolves. Besides, Chen Qi had set up a barbecue rack here, so the cave behind him could very likely be a well-supplied safe spot. It seems he was just another person who chose to ¡®survive three days,¡¯ too timid to fight the red wolves. Scarface Rabbit smiled inwardly and pulled out two anesthetic darts from his belt pouch: ¡°Supervisor, it seems you understand our motive, but you should know that some things are too valuable for you to handle.¡± ¡°Give us the Supervisor¡¯s map, and we¡¯ll give you two anesthetic darts. With these, you can complete the task and get out alive. Think about it, if the Flower Witch has her eyes on you and you become fertilizer, not even a corpse will remain.¡± While speaking, Scarface Rabbit walked towards Chen Qi. Halfway there, Scarface Rabbit felt something was off, squeezed out a smile, and sneakily gestured with his hand: ¡°Of course, as long as you give us the map¡­ we can help you catch wolves too¡­¡± The moment Scarface Rabbit flashed a smile, one of the gang members behind him, close to the tree, secretly pulled out a gun and aimed at Chen Qi. Bang! A gunshot rang out, echoing through the forest. What happened! Scarface Rabbit turned around, and the gang member he had arranged to ambush was now shot, lying in a pool of blood: ¡°You fucking ambushed us¡ª¡± Ambush? No, this was an outright shooting. Chen Qi blew a breath, twirled the Collector in his hand. If he¡¯d caught a rabbit, then so be it. Better to rid of these harmful rabbits. After all, the scent of blood was also a fine lure. Chapter 58 - 58 - 46: Monster Chapter 58 ¨C 46: Monster Scarred Rabbit glared fiercely at Chen Qi, wary of the gun in his hand. The ¡°Collector¡± was indeed a fairly impressive weapon¡ªquick to fire and with formidable penetrating power! The armor his underling wore was too cheap and couldn¡¯t withstand a single shot from the Collector. However, his armor could! S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Scarred Rabbit smirked inwardly, his understanding of the opponent¡¯s weapon gave them a significant advantage. Chen Qi quickly scanned the surroundings with the corner of his eye, settling near the rock walls at a position less vulnerable to gunfire. He didn¡¯t enter the cave directly to engage in a mixed doubles with the creature of the water pool. With his and the creature¡¯s strength, defeating Scarred Rabbit would be easy. However, that would leave signs of a battle and a lot of blood inside the cave. That might alert the old Hunter. Read the full story at freewebnovel To deal with these Black Rabbit Gang members, he didn¡¯t need the creature from the water pool; he could handle them alone. ¡°Supervisor, you struck first. That was unjust,¡± he said. Scarred Rabbit silently removed his outer suit, revealing a small, sleek black mechanical armor. The engines on his back roared to life. Black Rabbit Third Generation small mecha, overheating mode! It could burst out at unimaginable speeds! Following that, he picked up two small daggers and assumed a combat stance. This Scarred Rabbit, was he actually a close-combat specialist? Chen Qi put away the Collector at his waist, then gripped his black blade and regulated his breathing. Black Rabbit Third Generation small mecha was indeed more suited for close combat. First Order Transcendents had limited strength in their abilities; thus, equipment was crucial in battles among First Order Transcendents. The Scarred Rabbit in front of him had mastered the Body Forging Skill and was well-equipped, making him a formidable opponent. Chen Qi took a deep breath and assumed a stance to draw his blade. Before making a move, Scarred Rabbit said to his underlings behind him: ¡°The old hunter¡¯s judgment was right, he truly possesses the qualifications to be a Supervisor. You two go call for backup, the quicker the better.¡± ¡°Boss, are you sure you don¡¯t need our help?¡± ¡°No need, though he is strong, I am stronger! But, you better hurry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Scarred Rabbit¡¯s remaining two underlings hesitated for a moment, not understanding why their leader needed support if he was stronger than the opponent. But the leader¡¯s order was absolute, and the two immediately ran deep into the forest. The boss, he will win! ¡°Hmph, what¡¯s wrong, aren¡¯t you striking yet?¡± Chen Qi held onto his long blade, assuming a posture ready to counterattack. The Black Rabbit Third Generation small mecha was very fast; the best strategy was to anticipate and then defend and counterattack. Scarred Rabbit¡¯s body emitted a large amount of steam as he finally said: ¡°Supervisor, you must have heard¡ªmy underlings have already gone to call others. No matter how strong you are, you can¡¯t contend with our entire Black Rabbit Gang! Soon, you¡¯ll be fighting twenty of us all by yourself. Now, put down your weapon, and we might spare your life. This is your last chance.¡± Scarred Rabbit was certain that there were no other companions in the crack with his opponent. Chen Qi focused, watching the movement of the other¡¯s legs. This Scarred Rabbit talked a lot because his armor needed time to warm up. The moment it was fully heated¡ª Whoosh! Accompanied by a roaring steam whistle. The next moment, Scarred Rabbit suddenly accelerated, shooting forward like a gust, instantly appearing in front of Chen Qi. Bang! Chen Qi drew his blade in defense. Scarred Rabbit¡¯s daggers clashed with the black blade. Then, the next moment, Scarred Rabbit¡¯s movements abruptly changed, drawing his blade back like a phantom. The initial attack was a feint! Accompanied by a loud noise, he was already at Chen Qi¡¯s left side. This was the overheating mode! His speed was swift; his opponent surely couldn¡¯t react! ¡°Success!¡± Scarred Rabbit smirked, but the next moment he sensed something was off. The other had anticipated his move, tilting his body slightly in advance. He lunged forward, but missed! And due to the strong inertia of the Black Rabbit Third Generation armor, his movement turned noticeably stiff. That was a huge opening! An opening¡ª In a fight between low-order Transcendents, a single opening could decide the outcome. The next moment, a black blade swung up from below, striking fiercely at his armored chest. ¡°Burst!¡± Chen Qi used the Burst Skill, concentrating all his strength into the Blade. The sharp Blade swept across the armor in front of the Scarred Rabbit¡¯s chest, then black Blade energy rapidly spread, slicing through armor and flesh alike, tearing open a torrent of blood. Bang! Why? As soon as he saw the black Blade energy, numerous scenes flashed through Scarred Rabbit¡¯s mind, including memories of the Black-eyed Captain. The weapon of the man before him seemed to be the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s weapon. ¡°Why¡­¡± Scarred Rabbit coughed up a great deal of blood, fell to the ground, and could not rise again. ¡°Done.¡± After confirming there were no other enemies, Chen Qi sheathed his Blade. Though the Black Rabbit¡¯s small Mechanical Armor was fast, its movements could be easily predicted by watching its legs. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that the Blade¡¯s energy, combined with the Burst Skill, could actually breach the opponent¡¯s defense in one strike. Wearing Mechanical Armor required a tough constitution, and Scarred Rabbit¡¯s constitution had not met the standard. Chen Qi looked down at Scarred Rabbit. Scarred Rabbit was an executive of the Black Rabbit Gang, likely quite wealthy. Another fine gain! Chen Qi didn¡¯t rush to loot but instead looked towards where the two had fled. In the darkness at the end of their escape, he could faintly hear the howling of wolves and the sounds of monsters¡­ ¡­ ¡­ In the forest, dark clouds slowly covered the moonlight. Two minions of the Black Rabbit Gang, one tall and one slim, ran with all their might. After running for a long time, the taller one began to gasp for breath: ¡°Huff, huff¡­ Is it necessary to run this fast? Isn¡¯t the boss stronger than him? Do we really need such hurry?¡± ¡°What do you know? Although the boss is strong, the opponent is still a Supervisor. If the battle drags on, the boss could get injured! Just imagine, if his leg gets broken, that would be a huge medical expense. But with backup, it¡¯s different. Then, we could handle him easily without any casualties. Perhaps, we might even capture him alive and sell him to the Granny of the Black Whale Group.¡± ¡°Capture alive¡­ I see¡­ The boss had thought it through, I thought he had chickened out. Speaking of which, the Granny of the Black Whale Group does indeed prefer talented young individuals. Her involvement would be much better than dealing with that stingy Black-eyed Captain.¡± A spark of excitement flickered in their eyes, knowing the Granny favored talented young men. If they could sell the captive to the Granny, it would be a huge gain! By then, each of their equipment would see significant upgrades! ¡°Right, how come we haven¡¯t found them yet? Didn¡¯t we see a lot of Red Wolves around here? They should be close by, hunting wolves!¡± The two traversed through the forest, uneasily sweating. Their Black Rabbit Gang was drawn to this area by a large pack of nearby Red Wolves. Logically, their teams were equipped with strong tranquilizers, so there shouldn¡¯t be any serious problems. They should have successfully captured many Red Wolves. They hadn¡¯t gone in the wrong direction¡­ But why was it so quiet around them? The two swallowed hard, slowed their pace, and cautiously moved towards the dim path ahead. Creak creak! The ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves and dry branches, making a ¡°creak creak¡± sound when stepped upon. Suddenly, light appeared before their eyes. They saw Red Wolves tied up and the backs of their Black Rabbit Gang members! They had finally found the main group! They immediately said: ¡°Everyone, the boss has encountered a monster and needs our support! Now, follow us immediately!¡± ¡°A monster?¡± A deep voice came from the darkness. ¡°Yes! That guy is not to be underestimated, we must immediately¡­¡± The two spoke but suddenly stopped. The voice just now was not from their gang members. The clouds dispersed, and moonlight filtered through the leaves, dimly illuminating the scene ahead of them. On close inspection, the Red Wolves, who should have been tranquilized, were all dead, with fresh wounds on their necks. The gang members, who should have been intact, now had giant holes in their backs, bleeding profusely. What had happened? What had the Black Rabbit Gang encountered? Their hands trembled uncontrollably as they quickly stepped back. Behind their teammates¡¯ bodies, a large figure slowly emerged, holding a shotgun, wearing a Hunter hat, and covered in reddish-brown fur: ¡°Thank you guys, really, thanks a lot for catching so many live Red Wolves for me.¡± Then, it flashed its wolf-blood stained teeth and aimed the shotgun at them: ¡°So, where is that monster? Is it right before your eyes?¡± ¡°Need a Hunter to handle it for you?¡± Chapter 59 - 59 - 47 Hunter and Prey Chapter 59 ¨C 47 Hunter and Prey The two men shakily lifted their heads to look at the old hunter, whose appearance had drastically changed. At this moment, compared to when the old hunter first appeared, his body size had increased by a size, and in addition, his body was covered with red fur. Every time the old hunter obtained a live wolf, he would absorb its blood. And with each absorption, there was a small chance of evolution. And once evolved, he could transform into a werewolf! At this time, his aggressiveness and dangerousness escalated to a very terrifying extent. The two men swallowed hard, having completely forgotten about the task of supporting their boss. Judging from the situation at the scene, during their absence, the old hunter had attacked the members of their Black Rabbit gang and absorbed a large amount of red wolf blood. He had already begun to take on the form of a monster. Just then, everyone in the crack felt a special inspiration. [The old hunter has mutated, and the degree of crack mutation has increased by 5%.] Inspiration appeared, and the degree of mutation increased! In the hunting field, this signified that the old hunter would no longer disguise himself, becoming a true BOSS! He would constantly wander in the forest, launching indiscriminate attacks on any human he encountered! The monsterized old hunter possessed an extremely strong regenerative ability and powerful strength. Explore uncharted tales at freewebnovel Normally, without a collaborative team effort, they had almost no chance of victory. However, now the Black Rabbit gang was nearly annihilated, and the lone hunters chose to hide, meaning there was no possibility of cooperation. Ordinary teams would be headed for certain death upon encountering the old hunter. Now, the forest had essentially become a survival game. In everyone¡¯s hearts, at this moment, the only one they believed could defeat the old hunter was the mysterious and unpredictable Flower Witch. Many began to pray, hoping the Flower Witch could defeat the old hunter, hoping the old hunter would not find their location. The two underlings of the Black Rabbit gang were also praying inwardly. The old hunter exhaled a breath tainted with blood, intentionally avoiding the Flower Witch. But now, he urgently needed to experience his new powerful strength! The red wolves, as well as the trash from the Black Rabbit gang, were too weak! The old hunter placed his rough hand on the shoulders of the two men, exhaling a breath of bloody air: ¡°I¡¯ll ask you one more time, where is the ¡®monster¡¯ you mentioned?¡± The two men¡¯s bodies seemed to freeze, and they instinctively lifted their trembling fingers, pointing towards the direction where their boss was fighting with Chen Qi. Boss, sorry! The old hunter, like a ravenous beast, revealed crimson teeth as he stepped over the twigs and dead leaves on the ground: ¡°I¡¯m going to hunt him down now.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Dark clouds covered the moon, and the wind blew through the forest. The flames of the barbecue grill had died down, and two or three wolves ran past near the cave. Chen Qi sat in front of the cave, stroking the red wolf that was eating meat. His barbecue had successfully attracted quite a few red wolves. Moreover, some red wolves were won over by his barbecue and almost became like large pet dogs. Just now, he had also seen the crack notification about the [Old Hunter¡¯s Mutation]. This meant that the old hunter had turned into a monstrous entity that would attack humans indiscriminately. ¡°The meat is done, the wolves are drawn, but where is the old hunter himself?¡± Chen Qi shook his head. He didn¡¯t rule out the possibility that the Flower Witch had discovered the old hunter and finished him off in an instant. However, this also meant that all his previous manipulations were in vain. Of course, this wasn¡¯t entirely a bad thing, as with the defeat of the old hunter, the entire crack would end prematurely. Returning to Moonstone City ahead of time and selling the stuff from Scarface Rabbit, along with the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, would be quite a profitable sum. However, at this moment, the red wolves eating the barbecued meat around him dispersed like startled puppies, scattering in every direction. The branches and leaves rustled. Huh? Chen Qi was alarmed. In many senses, beasts are far superior to humans. From the reactions of the red wolves, they had sensed an unprecedented danger. Rustle! Rustle! In the distance, a tall figure gradually emerged, his footsteps heavy and powerful, his breath like the low growl of a beast. The old hunter emerged from the shadows, exhaling a breath tainted with blood: ¡°Finally found you.¡± The old hunter loaded his hunting rifle and continued: ¡°Do you know, according to my findings, a monster more terrifying than the red wolves has appeared in this forest. Have you seen any traces of it?¡± Chen Qi took a long breath. According to the hunting guide, at this time you say, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± The old hunter would happily chat with you, and then while chatting, he would suddenly tell you that he is the monster! Of course, Chen Qi had no intention of chatting with the other party right now. At this moment, he could barely contain the joy in his heart! He had laid out so much barbecue in the forest, lured so many red wolves, and waited for so long! This big fish had finally taken the bait! Seeing Chen Qi¡¯s silence, the old hunter revealed his teeth stained with wolf blood: ¡°What¡¯s the matter¡­ Have you encountered something? Are you afraid of something?¡± Bang! Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, took up ¡°The Collector,¡± and fired a shot right at the old hunter¡¯s face. The bullet instantly blew a small hole in the old hunter¡¯s face. The old hunter looked slightly surprised, glanced at his own face, and blood dripped from his visage. The other party actually dared to attack him, the master of the forest? ¡°Interesting! I wasn¡¯t wrong, you do have the aura of a hunter, indeed braver than those weaklings.¡± The old hunter smiled. Then, the wound on his face twisted like a vortex for a moment, and the injury healed instantly. ¡°Huh¡­¡± Chen Qi blew on the barrel of ¡°The Collector,¡± which was steaming hot. Indeed, as a raid boss, the old hunter¡¯s health and defense were among the best! The damage caused by ¡°The Collector¡± was negligible. His main purpose in attacking was to draw the old hunter¡¯s hostility. Immediately after, the old hunter picked up his hunting rifle and said to Chen Qi: ¡°Since you have attacked me, it seems, you are ready to be hunted!¡± ¡°Hunted? Are you hungry? Do you need me to feed you some barbecue, little dog?¡± Chen Qi taunted casually, showing absolutely no respect for the old hunter. Then, he took up his lantern and walked towards the depths of the cave. ¡°Such arrogance¡ª¡± The old hunter¡¯s mouth twitched, as if something was surging beneath his skin! He now had the body of a monster, and the other party dared to address him this way. The old hunter entered the dim cave. No matter if the other party was running or had set traps, they couldn¡¯t escape his wolf claws. As he walked, he said: ¡°Human, do you know? In my short hunting life, the more I honed my hunting skills, the more I realized the limit of humans, their frailty, their weakness.¡± The old hunter stopped, he had already smelled Chen Qi¡¯s scent. The wonderful human aroma! Drip-drip-drip! The sound of water drops echoed in the cave. When he reached the end and saw Chen Qi near the water pool. But at the moment, he didn¡¯t pick up his trusted hunting rifle but instead violently broke it in half. He looked up, excitedly stating: ¡°Humans are ultimately weak creatures that can only rely on tools¡­ So, I quit being human!¡± After he finished speaking, the old hunter¡¯s face contorted, his back arched, and a tearing pain came over him; his muscles bulged instantaneously, sharp claws and teeth extended from his bones, and thick, crimson wolf fur covered his entire body, transforming him completely into a terrifying werewolf! ¡°Roar!¡± He was now eager to use this new body to tear apart humans! S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi held his breath; the other party had discovered him. The old hunter opened his mouth, showing his crimson fangs, and charged at Chen Qi: ¡°Human, witness the might of my monster¡­¡± Boom! Then the next second, before the hunter could finish his line, a tentacle suddenly whipped him onto the wall. The old hunter, pinned against the wall by the tentacle of the beast from the water pool, was dumbfounded: ¡°What the hell is this?¡± The creature from the water pool began to gather within the cave. What is this¡­ Chen Qi put down the kerosene lamp, at a loss for words on how to explain. The creature from the water pool was indeed a rare monster. If he directly said ¡°creature from the water pool,¡± the old hunter probably wouldn¡¯t understand. Slime, his lordship would probably be confused too. To be considerate of the old hunter¡¯s feelings, he pondered for a moment and said: ¡°Let me introduce you, this is my hunting dog.¡± Chapter 60 - 60 - 48 I Haven’t Made My Move Yet Chapter 60 ¨C 48 I Haven¡¯t Made My Move Yet ¡°Hound?¡± The old Hunter¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, his bloodshot eyes blinked, glancing toward the monster deep in the cave. At this moment, the beast of the pool had fully entered into its combat stance, with several thick tentacles reaching out from atop the giant water sphere. The werewolf-transformed old Hunter, although he had reached a height of two and a half meters, still seemed pathetically weak and helpless compared to the huge water sphere. Moreover, those two blue eyes in the midst of the water sphere were emitting a terrifying aura. You call this a hound? You do have a sense of humor! The old Hunter coughed out blood, barely managing to walk out from the wall. Originally, the beast of the pool had been sleeping soundly, but, the old Hunter¡¯s roar had directly awakened it. It did not wake up in a good mood! The old Hunter fiercely glared at Chen Qi, having not expected to be lured into a monster trap by the latter. And he, due to his eagerness to display his power, had been negligent and underestimated his opponent. Of course, the old Hunter had no thoughts of retreating; on the contrary, he was even more excited! He was a monster himself. His constitution could withstand the attacks of the monster before him, but Chen Qi could not. This meant that all he needed to do was to restrain his opponent and use the tentacles of the beast of the pool to finish him off. Boom! The muscles of the old Hunter bulged violently, and then he charged toward Chen Qi! In that moment, the beast of the pool also stretched out a tentacle fiercely, hurtling toward the old Hunter. Boom! S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi instantly drew his black blade, using Burst to block the fierce smash of the old Hunter¡¯s hands. The blade aura of the black blade instantly spread across the old Hunter¡¯s wounds, slicing open a large amount of fresh blood! However, the old Hunter merely smiled, for when that tentacle attacked both of them, it would be Chen Qi¡¯s moment of demise: ¡°This is my powerful body, my powerful strength¡­¡± Bang! However, something unexpected happened. Suddenly, the tentacle of the beast of the pool made a sharp turn, slapping fiercely toward his wolf head like a giant palm. Boom! The old Hunter couldn¡¯t dodge in time and was sent sprawling to the ground, rolling several times like a kicked ball. ¡°Just now, what happened?¡± The old Hunter struggled to his feet, unable to hide the shock in his heart. The attack from the beast of the pool seemed to have intentionally swerved to hit only him. Why was he the only one hit? Why was it so unfair! Did the monster have prejudices? We¡¯re all humanoid creatures here! Was it because he looked fierce? The old Hunter couldn¡¯t understand, and once more looked at the beast of the pool as it continuously stretched out tentacles. A silent fear surged in his heart. Could it be true what Chen Qi had said, that this thing was his hound! Bang! Bang! Before the old Hunter had time to think, two ferocious tentacles came smashing down again. He had no choice but to defend with bent arms. Despite this, the savage attacks still left two deep indentations on his thick arms. No good, time to flee! The old Hunter thought to himself; his monstrous pride, his bloodthirsty desire, all had been scattered by the beast of the pool. However, just as he was turning around, preparing to evacuate¡­ He saw Chen Qi approaching with the black blade in hand. The black blade lightly skimmed the ground, his gaze like that of someone looking at prey caught in a trap. And he was the little wolf who had fallen into that trap. ¡°Ah¡­¡± The old Hunter looked at his hands, unable to believe that the body of a monster could tremble. Chen Qi in front, the beast of the pool behind! Caught in a pincer attack! Boom! The attacks of both unleashed at the same time! The old Hunter turned around, choosing to contend with the tentacle of the beast of the pool. The fierce strikes of the blade and the slashes of the tentacle poured down on the old Hunter like a sudden downpour! Chen Qi, without any hesitation, activated the Burst Skill, swinging the black blade in his hand with all his might! Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash! His powerful body was instantly riddled with countless fresh wounds. Though the old Hunter had a boss-level physique, under the combined assault, he could no longer withstand it! Suddenly, a voice echoed through the cave. ¡°Stop!¡± Chen Qi shouted. Along with that shout, the old Hunter thumped to the ground, his huge body collapsing. The old Hunter, running out of stamina, looked toward Chen Qi as he fell, knowing the other wouldn¡¯t let him go, wouldn¡¯t let a monster live. Having become a monster, he, in the end, was hunted down¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and swung his blade. With that final strike, the old Hunter went completely silent. ¡°Phew, it¡¯s over¡­¡± Chen Qi let out a long sigh, the hand holding the blade slightly aching. As a high-mutated raid boss, the old Hunter had proven more tenacious than Chen Qi had expected. In the midst of battle, he had still utilized Skills like ¡®Iron Wall¡¯, ¡®Regeneration¡¯, ¡®Unyielding¡¯, and ¡®Continuing the Fight¡¯, stubbornly dragging out a few seconds. But fortunately, powerful as the monsterized old Hunter was, his and the beast of the pool¡¯s attacks were no joke either. ¡°` Together, they dealt massive damage! This was the strength he possessed alongside the creature of the water pool! A mere raid boss, nothing to speak of. Chen Qi excitedly clapped his hands, having contributed at least twenty percent of the damage in this battle. ¡°Beautiful!¡± Chen Qi and the small tentacles of the water pool creature made contact. If the water pool creature had continued attacking, there was a certain chance it might have stolen the kill. Luckily, in the end, the water pool creature seemed to have understood his intentions. Score! Chen Qi crouched down and picked up the keychain from the old Hunter¡¯s waist. The old Hunter¡¯s shotgun had been broken, and his clothes were quite ordinary. This keychain was the most precious belonging on him. With this keychain, he could open the Hunter¡¯s warehouse door and the treasure chests inside, obtaining the items the Black Rabbit group wanted. At this moment, an unprecedented prompt appeared before him. [Defeated the hidden boss, the old Hunter, and gained 1,000 Spiritual Points.] Only 1,000 Spiritual Points¡­ Chen Qi complained to himself. In Chen Qi¡¯s opinion, the old Hunter was already very tough to kill. As expected, to earn Spiritual Points, one still had to rely on professional missions. However, as long as he kept exploring, in most cases, Spiritual Points were in excess. And at this moment, another inspiration surfaced. [By defeating the final hidden boss of the hunting ground, anomaly level decreased by 18%, and the crack will close early, in three hours.] This was an inspiration that everyone could sense. With the hidden boss defeated and the mission concluded, the entire crack was set to end prematurely. Chen Qi exhaled deeply. The most significant reward, aside from the highest level of settlement awards, was the treasure chests inside the Hunter¡¯s warehouse. What a considerable haul! Three hours was more than enough time for him to reach the Hunter¡¯s warehouse. As long as nothing unexpected happened on the way, the gains from his journey into the crack could be described as ¡®returning full-handed¡¯. And then, the most critical prompt emerged. [You have slain the hidden creature, the old Hunter¡­] [Calculating crack settlement¡­] ¡­ ¡­ Within the forest, lone Hunters hidden underground, in caves, in trees, and in the water, began to emerge from their hiding spots. Some of them could hardly believe the inspiration they had just sensed. The old Hunter defeated, the crack closing ahead of schedule! Without any hesitation, many immediately dashed towards the exit. Experience magic at freewebnovel The Hunters exchanged glances, each concealed figure unaware of what had transpired. They could only speculate about the events within the hunting grounds through their inspirations. ¡°Can¡¯t believe it, the old Hunter was conquered¡­ Did the Black Rabbit group do it¡­ I noticed that their members seem to have lost almost half.¡± ¡°Impossible, the Black Rabbit group can barely protect themselves.¡± ¡°Prayers, prayers are indeed useful. The Sea Goddess, and the God of the Day, have answered my prayers.¡± ¡°Looks like my insurance was a waste. I¡¯m not going to die!¡± ¡°Damn, I¡¯m broke now¡­¡± ¡°Since it¡¯s not the Black Rabbit group, could it be the Flower Witch?¡± ¡°That was really risky, earned nothing and almost lost my life.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think like that, just be glad to be alive. We even encountered the Flower Witch. After we get out, we might make it into the Dove Newspaper.¡± ¡°Yeah¡­ and we can brag about it at the tavern. This was a highly anomalous crack! And we met the Flower Witch, too!¡± Despite gaining nothing, the majority of Hunters participating in the crack appeared very happy. According to the intelligence, the old Hunter was a werewolf with an incredibly powerful recuperative ability. It was incredibly lucky to survive in such a highly anomalous crack where a Witch was present. Furthermore, although they didn¡¯t make much money, they still had a sum from the crack settlement and additional fodder for tavern tales. In any case, they genuinely thanked the individual who had defeated the old Hunter. If it weren¡¯t for them, the old Hunter roaming the forest could have blown their heads off at any moment. The Hunters conversed about the Flower Witch as they made their way to the exit. ¡°Do you think the one who defeated the old Hunter really was that Witch?¡± ¡°Do you even need to ask? Who else could it be?¡± ¡°Witches are truly terrifying. She managed to deal with the beastly old Hunter in such a short span of time.¡± ¡°I can already picture the scene: the old Hunter overwhelmed by the Flower Witch and smashed into a hole, turned into fertilizer.¡± ¡°Most of you probably haven¡¯t heard the legends from the poets. A hundred years ago, the Ice Witch, who repelled the great whale, had to call the Flower Witch ¡®Grandma¡¯.¡± ¡°Hurry up, let¡¯s go. If the Flower Witch sets her sights on us, we might end up as fertilizer too.¡± For various reasons, everyone¡¯s first thought was the Flower Witch. Their talk grew more excited as they discussed the mysteriously formidable Flower Witch from a century ago and the Crack Tides from centuries past. In their conversation, the image of the Flower Witch became increasingly terrifying and enigmatic in their eyes. The Flower Witch is inscrutable! The Flower Witch dictates everything in the hunting ground! ¡­ At this moment, under the moonlight, at the Hunter¡¯s warehouse. The Flower Witch, seen by many as the mastermind behind the scenes, looked up at the moon, little flowers with question marks above her head sprouting one after another. What happened? What happened? She hadn¡¯t made her move, so how could the crack have ended already? ¡°` Chapter 61 - 61 - 49: Card Drawing Time! Chapter 61 ¨C 49: Card Drawing Time! In the cave. Time for settlement! Chen Qi excitedly rubbed his hands together and looked at the prompt in front of him. [Settlement of the crack is in progress¡­] [Crack distortion decreased by 18%, current distortion is 18%] [Supervisor: Your strength has been recognized, reward +20% Animal Friend: You didn¡¯t attack the red wolf, reward +20% Monster Hunter: You participated in defeating the hidden final monster, the Old Hunter, reward +200% Top Output: During the battle against the Old Hunter, you contributed the highest output, reward +300% Last Strike: You delivered the final blow to the Old Hunter, reward +30%] [Settlement complete, comprehensive rating S, perfect clearance! Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Acquired one Blade Phase Skill Card chest, one exclusive Hunting Ground Skill Card chest.] Chen Qi quickly scanned the enlightenment on the settlement page in front of him. Another perfect clearance, as expected of me. Under normal circumstances, as long as you achieve the ¡®Top Output¡¯ and ¡®Monster Hunter¡¯ conditions, you can get the highest reward! Read more chapters on freewebnovel Defeating the Old Hunter would earn a Hunting Ground exclusive Skill Card chest! At this moment, a prompt appeared in front of him again! [Do you want to draw a Blade Phase Skill Card chest? (Blade Phase Epic level 90%, Blade Phase Rare level 10%)] ¡°90% chance for epic¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the drawing probability of the Skill Card. Under normal circumstances, it is very difficult to obtain an epic Skill Card from an E-level crack, and even obtaining a rare Skill Card is not an easy task. Perfect clearance allowed him to directly draw an epic Blade Phase Skill Card! An epic Blade Phase Skill Card is an invaluable asset for Second-order Transcendents and even Third-order Transcendents. It¡¯s time to test my luck again¡­ Chen Qi frowned at the 10% probability in front of him. As long as he didn¡¯t draw that terribly unlucky 10%, most epic Blade Phase Skill Cards could provide him with powerful combat strength! However, there was a high probability that he would be unable to meet the conditions for using an epic Skill Card. ¡°I hope I draw one I can use¡­¡± Chen Qi prayed in his heart. Draw! A card condensed at his fingertips and appeared in his hand. The back of the card was a blade, and the front featured an explorer holding a long knife, crossing the foggy mountains at the edge of the new sun world. [White Mist Breathing Technique Lv1 Nature Form: Blade Usage Requirement: Constitution reaches 15 points Description: Breathe, breathe, only by continuously breathing can one cross the endless white mist. Effect: By practicing this skill, you can gain increased endurance and agility. Once you have a basic mastery, it can resonate with the spiritual power in your blood to unlock special Qi power for defense and attack.] Breathing technique! Chen Qi was shocked. Unexpectedly, he managed to draw another Skill Card that enhanced basic attributes! In the early stages, the most important Skill Cards are the three basic ones that significantly boost basic attributes: Body Forging Skill, Breathing Technique, and Meditation Technique. Among them, the Meditation Technique is a must-have for mage professions, greatly enhancing inspiration, while the Body Forging Skill and Breathing Technique are the most important basic Skill Cards for melee professions. The endurance boost and the unlocked Qi power from the Breathing Technique were crucial. Chen Qi took a long breath, feeling the intense beating of his heart; his endurance was not strong at the moment. In the short battle with the Old Hunter just now, he had already started experiencing mild breathing difficulties. In player strategies, the earlier you acquire the Breathing Technique, the better. If he hadn¡¯t drawn the Breathing Technique Skill Card, Chen Qi¡¯s original plan was to save up two million to buy one in the black market of Moonstone City. Basic Skill Cards are usually more expensive than ordinary Skill Cards and are often out of stock for a long time. Even with money, they are hard to come by. Chen Qi felt a little joy in his heart. If he could master the epic Breathing Technique, unlock Qi power, and combine it with the Body Forging Skill, he might be able to withstand bullets even in the First Order. ¡°Not bad, not bad¡­¡± This Breathing Technique would require some time to use, so he would use it when he returned. Chen Qi put away the Skill Card and looked at the second prompt in front of him. [Do you want to draw the exclusive Hunting Ground Skill Card chest?] An exclusive skill card from the Hunting Ground. Draw! At this moment, a Skill Card with a blade on the front condensed in his hand. On the front of the card was the eye of a hunter, sharp as an eagle¡¯s. [Hunter¡¯s Eye Lv1 Nature Form: Blade Description: In the forest, I will notice every movement of the beasts. Introduction: By actively using this skill, you can enhance your vision and perception of the surrounding environment, allowing you to detect even the things behind you. (This skill is enhanced by inspiration)] Perception skill¡­ Chen Qi felt slightly delighted in his heart. A perception skill could be very useful, whether it was to guard against attacks from behind or to anticipate enemy gunfire. Many strong individuals had met an untimely end because their perception was inadequate. He was no longer a player; he had only one life. Perception skills were very important to him. Sometimes, a little instinct could help you avoid fatal encounters. It was an upgradeable skill, and upgrading to Level 3 required 1000 Spiritual Points. These Spiritual Points are spent so quickly¡­ Chen Qi immediately used the Skill Card and upgraded Hunter¡¯s Eye Lv1 to Lv3. The upgrade to Lv2 added a passive effect, amounting to about one-fourth of the active usage effect. The upgrade to Lv3 added the extra effect of ¡®Dynamic Vision,¡¯ enhancing the ability to observe high-speed moving objects and also boosting reaction speed. ¡°Dynamic Vision, what a good thing!¡± Chen Qi felt slightly delighted, not expecting that maxing out Hunter¡¯s Eye would grant him Dynamic Vision. In the Sea Beast Cave, whether it was Black-eyed Captain¡¯s attack or the tentacle attacks from the Blood-eyed Wall, they had appeared as afterimages in his eyes. Of course, there were also bullets! Especially in the Kingdom of Beitz, which loved using guns, Dynamic Vision would help him dodge bullets more effectively. Two quite nice Skill Cards! Chen Qi clapped his hands; this time, his gains had been substantial. Next, he walked over to the scarred rabbit¡¯s corpse, collected the dagger on it, and the Black Rabbit¡¯s third-generation mechanical armor, and stored them in his backpack card. He couldn¡¯t use these two items, but they should fetch a good price in the market. ¡°That¡¯s about it¡­¡± Chen Qi put away the lantern and glanced at the water creature in the cave. This was the most important contributor to his crack expedition this time. The water creature was a typical territorial monster and couldn¡¯t survive once it left its territory. It was time to say goodbye¡­ The water creature seemed to sense something and made a whimpering sound, its round body leaning toward him. ¡°Goodbye, water creature¡­¡± Chen Qi finally reached out and bumped fists with its small tentacle. Then he left the cave, took the keychain, and headed to the hunter¡¯s warehouse marked on the supervisor¡¯s map. Chapter 62 - 62 - 50 I Have the Key, You Have the Chest Chapter 62 ¨C 50 I Have the Key, You Have the Chest Chen Qi carried the map and the Hunter¡¯s keychain, walking quickly through the dim forest. He needed to locate the Hunter¡¯s warehouse, and then take away the treasure chest inside. On the map, the Hunter¡¯s warehouse was marked with a treasure chest symbol, located at the edge of the island forest. Chen Qi scanned the surroundings and could clearly see traces of people having trampled through the undergrowth. Branches were snapped, and dense footprints were everywhere¡­ It seemed that in order to avoid the senior Hunters, many other participants had been active in this vicinity! Suddenly, an ominous premonition arose. The Hunter¡¯s warehouse¡ªcouldn¡¯t have already been opened by someone¡­ could it? Chen Qi suddenly remembered something. Normally, to obtain the Hunter¡¯s treasure, three steps were required: get the location of the Hunter¡¯s warehouse from the supervisor, then kill the senior Hunter to obtain the keychain, and finally, open the Hunter¡¯s warehouse with the key to get the treasure. However, due to the senior Hunter serving as a hidden boss, with a very high difficulty in killing, the difficulty of getting the keychain was too great, therefore, there was a rare strategy. As long as the location of the Hunter¡¯s warehouse was known, using explosives to directly blow open the doors of the Hunter¡¯s warehouse would grant direct access to the treasure. Even without the keychain from the senior Hunter or the supervisor¡¯s map. But as long as one was lucky enough to find the location of the Hunter¡¯s warehouse and blow open the door, it was entirely possible to just take the chest and leave. Of course, forcibly opening the warehouse would attract the pursuit of the senior Hunter, and without being able to disable the chest¡¯s mechanical locks, it was a strategy with a very low success rate. Chen Qi¡¯s brow involuntarily furrowed. Having attracted the notice of the senior Hunter, it was very possible that the contents of the Hunter¡¯s warehouse had already been taken. Chen Qi looked at the footprints on the ground. The direction of these footprints was the very way leading to the Hunter¡¯s warehouse! ¡°This is bad¡­¡± Chen Qi crouched down. He might not be able to directly deduce a person¡¯s height and weight from the footprints, like detectives in TV shows could. But he could still roughly estimate the figure. These footprints were very small, and it seemed they were from someone barefoot¡­ Barefoot? Chen Qi suddenly thought of something. In this crack, the one who would run around with white bare feet, he could only think of one. The Flower Witch¡­ By the way, the Flower Witch was also a supervisor, and she too had the map of the island forest. Was it possible that she saw the treasure chest mark on the map and directly ran to the Hunter¡¯s warehouse, then punched the iron door of the warehouse to take the chest away? No way¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s scalp tingled at the thought. It¡¯s still too early to draw conclusions now ¡ª he still needed to confirm it personally. Chen Qi stood up and continued through the forest towards the Hunter¡¯s warehouse. By the time he arrived near the Hunter¡¯s warehouse¡­ Suddenly, from within the forest to his right, came the sound of a person. A woman¡¯s voice? Who could it be? Chen Qi swallowed curiously, carefully stepping over fallen leaves and branches as he approached. The area was very dark, and with the trees blocking the view, he could only listen to the voice. ¡°Hmph, if you were a bit smarter, you¡¯d know the power gap between us,¡± ¡°This is your last warning. If you don¡¯t hand it over, don¡¯t blame me for getting rough.¡± ¡°My potions are terrifying! You better recognize what¡¯s good for you!¡± This voice¡ªit was the Flower Witch¡¯s voice! What was the Flower Witch doing here, and why was she uttering such fierce threats? Hearing the conversation at this moment¡­Chen Qi¡¯s mind began to race with numerous thoughts. Robbery and murder! After all, the New Day world was still one where strength reigned supreme, with high-order Transcendents viewing lower-order ones as mere ants. The sea, as well as the lands atop the cracks, were typical lawless places. Despite there being laws, in a place like the cracks, powerful Transcendents could still dominate the lives of the weak. The current dialogue most likely was the Flower Witch catching other participants and threatening them to hand over their treasures. However, did this fit the image of the Flower Witch? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but question inwardly. In the game forums, the Flower Witch was seen as an entity on the side of order and goodness, and to maintain her elegance, she almost never engaged in robbery. But that could all be just for show¡­ After all, the Flower Witch¡¯s appearances before the players¡¯ eyes in the game were limited; the game was still in the beta testing phase before he crossed over. There remained a huge mystery around the Flower Witch. Just like internet celebrities, no one knew what kind of person she really was behind the scenes. Could it be that the Flower Witch had a dual personality? In a way, given the strength of the Flower Witch, not having struck immediately, and even giving the other party a chance, was already quite merciful. Suddenly¡­ A chill ran down the back of Chen Qi¡¯s neck. Hiding behind a tree and eavesdropping now, with the strength of the Flower Witch, she could definitely easily discover his position! However, driven by curiosity, Chen Qi still peeked his head out slightly, wanting to see what the Flower Witch was actually doing. Whoosh¡ª The wind gently blew, and falling leaves hit him. In that instant, the Flower Witch turned her head in Chen Qi¡¯s direction. Oh crap! S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In that moment, both displayed a look of shock! Chen Qi¡¯s pupils widened dramatically. He saw the Flower Witch squatting on the ground, using her terrifying spiritual power field to intimidate the creature before her. And in front of her was a pitiful and helpless little red wolf, a hungry little red wolf with a piece of grilled meat in its mouth. Huh? Chen Qi was taken aback and tilted his head in shock. This legendary witch was threatening a dog, no, a wolf, to compete for the meat! Are you even human? It¡¯s just a wolf, and besides, if you want to compete with a wolf for food, just go physically take it. Why threaten it? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but inwardly criticize, suddenly feeling a headache coming on. He really couldn¡¯t understand the thought processes of many people in Witch Sea. ¡°Sigh!¡± The Flower Witch noticed Chen Qi, and her little hands fluttered in panic as several little black flowers shaped like exclamation marks sprouted above her head! I¡¯m doomed! I¡¯ve been caught threatening the little red wolf for its food! If this incident made it to the newspapers, her elegant witch image would be destroyed! And why is it you again? Her mind raced desperately for a solution. The silent breeze of the island forest blew past. The Flower Witch stood up and after a silent moment, murmured: ¡°Did you know? In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, animals are seen as gifts from Mother Earth, and at the same time, there¡¯s a long tradition of Guardian Beasts in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. In the schools of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, an animal communication class is compulsory for many students. I wasn¡¯t competing with the wolf for the meat just now, I was reviewing the animal communication course from school, it¡¯s part of the curriculum.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment. It actually made some sense. So far, the Flower Witch seemed as kind-hearted and orderly as he perceived her to be. And a bit naive, too. Chen Qi took a long breath of relief. This was a good thing. At least, he didn¡¯t have to worry about being threatened by the witch with a grass whip, succumbing to her power, and then handing over all his possessions. ¡°But you are really hungry, aren¡¯t you!¡± Chen Qi looked around the Flower Witch. At this moment, the previously hungry little red wolf had stealthily run away when the Flower Witch stood up. As the little red wolf sprinted away, the Flower Witch didn¡¯t move and appeared calm, but a small blue flower of disappointment still sprouted above her head. At the Flower Witch¡¯s feet was a heavy iron lockbox. A Hunter¡¯s warehouse treasure chest! She really did take it. Chen Qi stepped forward and asked: ¡°Flower Witch, may I ask if the treasure chest at your feet is from a nearby Hunter¡¯s warehouse?¡± The Flower Witch paused for a moment and then thoughtfully said: ¡°Yes, I saw there was a treasure chest point on the map, but this chest is locked and I can¡¯t open it.¡± The Flower Witch had gone after the treasure chest from the beginning. Chen Qi flashed the key: ¡°So you mean, you were looking for the key?¡± The Flower Witch shook her head: ¡°No, I wasn¡¯t looking for the key; it¡¯s most likely with the old Hunter, and since the crack has already been cleared, I can¡¯t get it and will have to go to the city to find a locksmith¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi fell silent for a while. Didn¡¯t you see the bunch of keys in my hand? The Hunter¡¯s treasure chest is a puzzle box that could trigger a trap inside if not unlocked carefully. Only a master lockpicker would dare to open such a lock, but of course, that would come with a hefty fee. According to Chen Qi¡¯s analysis, the Flower Witch probably didn¡¯t have the money to pay a lockpicker. They could split the contents of the chest. The Flower Witch was a beat slow to react, looking curiously at the keys in Chen Qi¡¯s hand. Could that key be the very one for the chest beside her? She asked in confusion: ¡°You guys¡­defeated the old Hunter and got the key as well?¡± The Flower Witch was slightly surprised because in her estimation, the likelihood of Chen Qi getting the key was quite low. ¡°Sort of¡­¡± Chen Qi proposed: ¡°Flower Witch, you have the chest and I have the key. How about we sit down, have a meal, and then divide the stuff inside?¡± Chen Qi took out the cooking tools from his backpack card. He didn¡¯t ask the Flower Witch if she was hungry. Because his intuition told him that if he did, she would definitely reply with a stubborn ¡°I¡¯m not hungry¡±! Perfect, they would have a meal, rest a bit, and split the loot. She was an elegant and mysterious witch, after all, why would she randomly accept an invitation to dine from a stranger! But you entered the crack and even brought cooking utensils? Are you here for tourism? The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi blankly, swallowed, and replied: ¡°Yeah.¡± Chapter 63 - 63 - 51 Hunter’s Clothes Chapter 63 ¨C 51 Hunter¡¯s Clothes Under the moonlight. Chen Qi thought for a moment, the forest was not suitable for cooking. So, at his suggestion, he and the Flower Witch went to the clearing at the entrance of the hunting ground. The view was wide, the night scene was nice, the wind was comfortable, and there were the sounds of birds and insects. A good place for a picnic. Chen Qi sat down, took some branches and tools for lighting a fire, and began to set up a small barbecue grill. The Flower Witch, holding a heavy treasure chest, stood there, staring blankly. Such skillful handling! Is this what a chef does? He is really well prepared. But why would a chef come to the crack? Why does he have the old hunter¡¯s keys? Question mark-shaped flowers popped up on the Flower Witch¡¯s head. Because Chen Qi had the old hunter¡¯s keychain in his hand. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the eyes of the Flower Witch, Chen Qi seemed to be shrouded in a mysterious aura, making him elusive. This person must not be simple¡­ the Flower Witch thought to herself. Chen Qi sliced the roasted meat and then skewered it with branches, ¡°The ingredients I brought can only make some barbecue, do you eat spicy food?¡± ¡°A little¡­spicy. I prefer sweet.¡± The question mark-shaped flowers immediately turned into expectant little yellow flowers. The Flower Witch sat cross-legged, wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth, and then placed her hands on her legs, obediently waiting for the meat to be done. Chen Qi glanced at the Flower Witch. Her sitting posture seemed to be some sort of dining etiquette. According to the information compiled from the game forum, the Flower Witch was a member of a top transcendent family in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a genuine noble. The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom had the reputation of being a nation of art, and its great families were very particular about etiquette. Therefore, the Flower Witch had a mysterious pursuit of ¡®elegance.¡¯ Chen Qi placed the skewered meat on the grill, lit the charcoal, and thought to himself, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to meet the Flower Witch now.¡± In the early stages of the game, the Flower Witch had not made any major moves, existing only as a mysterious character in the newspapers. Many opportunities to become stronger were inseparable from major events. The Flower Witch was someone destined to do big things, and so was he. Therefore, as long as he mingled in this vast sea, it was only a matter of time before they met each other. However, meeting the Flower Witch so early did come as a bit of a surprise to him. As the fire gradually grew stronger, the smell of meat began to permeate the air. Chen Qi looked at the box next to the Flower Witch, reached out, and asked, ¡°Flower Witch, the meat is almost done, how about we divide the items in the box?¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s gaze shifted from the barbecue, paused, and then said, ¡°Okay, sure!¡± She quickly handed the box to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the box, wondering why the Flower Witch seemed completely unconcerned about the distribution of the items inside. He used the key to open the box. Inside the box, there was a handgun, a piece of clothing, some gold coins, and some herbs. Chen Qi picked up the clothing, and a special prompt appeared before him. [Hunter¡¯s Clothes Nature Form: Void Description: This equipment is made from the skin of a mist fox, providing a certain degree of defense and featuring the active skill ¡®Phantom.¡¯ Phantom: Activating this skill creates a mist around the wearer, concealing their presence. Note: Sneak, hunter! Strike their weak points from behind, destroy them!] A transcendent piece of void-type stealth equipment! Void represented nothingness, and much of its equipment was related to concealment. But why use the verb ¡®strike¡¯ in the note? Chen Qi muttered, feeling the texture of the clothing in his hand. It was dark gray with a slight matte texture, and mist fox fur lined the inside. This clothing was made from transcendent materials and could also help him withstand bullet impact. Compared to the ordinary clothes he was wearing, this was a considerably powerful piece of armor! Good stuff¡­ Chen Qi looked at the handgun next. [Beast Hunter Handgun: Nature Form: Blade Description: This seemingly ordinary handgun can actually increase the bullet¡¯s power by at least three times! Note: Blow off those beasts¡¯ heads.] This was a revolver made of transcendent materials, with a conventional bullet caliber. Its power was a notch above that of a collector¡¯s, making it a decent small weapon. Chen Qi then looked at the gold coins, a total of five, not very large, probably worth around 300,000 shell coins. As for the herbs, they filled half the box with blood-colored toothed grass. Blood Saw Grass could be used to make berserk potions, which caused people to lose their rationality and significantly boosted their strength for a short time. Such a large amount of Blood Saw Grass should be worth about 500,000 shell coins, but if made into berserk potions, the price would at least triple. Chen Qi estimated the value and said, ¡°I¡¯ll take this hunter¡¯s clothes, and the other three items are yours, Flower Witch. How about it?¡± The hunter¡¯s clothes were the most expensive item in the box. The Flower Witch looked down, glanced at it, and first took the herbs, ¡°Hmm¡­I don¡¯t use guns, so the gun is yours too.¡± ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll be taking much more valuable stuff.¡± Chen Qi glanced at the Flower Witch. Her attention was still completely on the barbecue. The Flower Witch thought for a moment, ¡°Is that so¡­ but if I take the handgun, I would just sell it in a store, cheapening it for those merchants. How about this, if we meet again, and if you have special herbs, give them to me.¡± Discover more stories at freewebnovel Herbs¡­ Chen Qi pondered for a while. He couldn¡¯t easily acquire herbs, but he had a deep-sea affinity, and he should be able to get a lot of sea-related herbs. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Qi thought about it, he couldn¡¯t make potions. If he had good herbs, they could indeed be given to the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch¡¯s gaze remained fixed on the barbecue. Although she mentioned ¡®meeting,¡¯ she felt their chances of meeting again were slim. After all, she was a witch destined to do big things! The next time Chen Qi saw her, it would most likely be on the newspaper¡¯s front page. The scent of roasted meat wafted through the air. The Flower Witch still sat calmly. It seemed that to hide the fact that she was hungry, she had never voluntarily mentioned eating. Chen Qi took out two bottles of wine and said, ¡°Flower Witch, the meat is almost done. We can start eating now.¡± Chapter 64 - 64 - 52 Night Talk in the Forest Chapter 64 ¨C 52 Night Talk in the Forest The bonfire burned, emitting a warm and bright light. Chen Qi used Soul Seasoning, sprinkling it with cumin. A fragrant aroma instantly filled the air. The Flower Witch eagerly picked up a large beef skewer, put it to her mouth, blew on it, and bit off a piece. Chen Qi had already eaten, so he wasn¡¯t hungry. Speaking of which, the Flower Witch was of noble birth and had likely tasted many delicacies, even those made from expensive Transcendent ingredients. Her palate might be quite picky. Chen Qi asked expectantly, ¡°How is it?¡± The Flower Witch swallowed the meat, and the savory taste blossomed in her mouth. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ not bad¡­ quite delicious,¡± answered the Flower Witch. Although her expression remained calm, super happy little yellow flowers and rare joyful little pink flowers instantly sprouted on her head! To be precise, it was extremely delicious! Why could a beef skewer cooked by a chef be so delicious! She actually felt that this simple beef skewer was the most delicious thing she had ever eaten in her life! It could even compare to food made from dragon meat. What kind of seasoning had been added! She quickened her eating pace. Chen Qi looked at the Flower Witch. Although the Flower Witch was still trying hard to maintain dining etiquette, her small movements had become noticeably rougher. It was clear that the child was truly hungry. Don¡¯t choke¡­ Chen Qi took out a bottle of sweet wine and handed it to her, ¡°By the way, Flower Witch, may I ask why you appeared in the Witch Sea and why here?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously. In the beginning, no one knew the whereabouts of the Witch. Her appearance in a low-rank hunting ground crack was quite a rare event. ¡°Hmm, hmm¡­¡± The Flower Witch took the wine and drank a large gulp. She had eaten too fast and choked. The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi, not appearing malicious, just genuinely curious. After thinking it over, she answered, ¡°Due to some matters, I am not wealthy at the moment, I came to this crack to find some items and to make some money on the side. As for why I appeared in the Witch Sea¡­¡± The Flower Witch thought for a moment, then felt no harm in telling him: ¡°You must have noticed, I am no ordinary person. I suffer from a very serious rare disease, it¡¯s so rare, you wouldn¡¯t know¡­¡± ¡°Blood Flower disease?¡± Chen Qi uncorked the bottle of wine and also took a sip. Alas! The Flower Witch was taken aback, for hers was an extremely rare disease! Chen Qi looked at the Flower Witch again. The Flower Witch¡¯s attire was shorts and a short shirt designed for mobility. However, because her body was covered with flowers, visually, it looked as though she was wearing a short floral dress. The reason the Flower Witch was covered with flowers was due to a severe disease known as ¡°Blood Flower disease.¡± This disease was akin to a curse where flowers would grow on the body periodically. Though the flowers granted the Flower Witch power, if not cleaned regularly, they would penetrate deep into the nerves of the body, reaching the heart and brain, eventually turning her into a terrifying monster covered in flowers. Cleaning these flowers was also tremendously painful, each flower plucked felt like pulling a steel needle embedded deep into the flesh. The flowers would severely drain life force, normally, those suffering from Blood Flower disease didn¡¯t live past thirty. ¡°How did you know?¡± The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi, curious. She had missed a chance to flaunt her knowledge. This was a disease unique to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. In her eyes, Chen Qi was becoming more mysterious. ¡°I¡¯ve read about it in books¡­¡± Chen Qi said. Although Blood Flower disease was extremely rare, due to its beauty, it was recorded in many books about strange diseases. ¡°Oh.¡± The Flower Witch nodded, ¡°You should know, Blood Flower disease is very difficult to cure, so one of my reasons for coming to the Witch Sea was to seek treatment for Blood Flower disease.¡± ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Chen Qi pretended not to know. Then, suddenly, the Flower Witch lowered her voice, ¡°As for my second goal, it has to do with the deep secrets of this sea, and things far away.¡± Her lips curled up slightly as she spoke in a low voice, ¡°It¡¯s better that you don¡¯t know this secret.¡± Chen Qi frowned. Drat, it¡¯s a dreaded riddler! However, he probably knew the Flower Witch¡¯s second goal. Her goal, as well as the main storyline of the Witch Sea area, was to stop the Great Whale! According to the trailer, the Great Whale was a terrifying creature from outside the new world, seen as an embodiment of nature, a personification of natural disasters. Powerful fleets, dense artillery, seemed insignificant in front of the Great Whale. It was said that the entire Crack Tide originated from its breath. And at the end of the Crack Tide, it would cross boundaries, bringing destruction to the Witch Sea. The Great Whale was a key word in the main storyline of the Witch Sea. Both the Black Whale Pirates and the Flower Witch were connected to the Great Whale. Since the Deep Sea Hunter had also resisted the Great Whale in legends, the Deep Sea Hunter treasure line was also considered a critical subplot. However, if you thought like the average citizen of Moonstone City, stopping the great whale had nothing to do with the Flower Witch. These matters should be left to the professional navy and the more powerful Hunters behind Shell Country. With the Flower Witch¡¯s power, let alone opposing a great whale, she even struggled against the upper ranks of some of the Black Whale Pirate Crew. The Flower Witch was only Third Rank, like him, both in their developmental stage. In front of the real tide, she too was infinitely weak and powerless. Players deduced from her words that the Flower Witch¡¯s purpose was to stop the great whale. But how exactly she intended to stop it, and why she needed to, remained a mystery. Chen Qi looked at the Flower Witch. They were merely acquaintances for now, not close enough to share secrets with each other. The Flower Witch sipped her drink, her cheeks tinting slightly red. It had been a long time since she had tasted such delicious barbecue, a long time since she had a full meal! She was truly blissful! The Flower Witch opened up a bit more, resting her head on her hand, and continued in a mysterious tone: Read more adventures at freewebnovel ¡°You know? I¡¯m not really the Flower Witch you imagine¡­¡± ¡°What¡­aren¡¯t you the Flower Witch from a hundred years ago, who turned people into fertilizer¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s mouth hung open, going along with her performance. Surprise! The Flower Witch smiled slightly: ¡°No mistake, I am the successor to the title of the Flower Witch, but my current strength still falls short of the legendary Flower Witch.¡± As she spoke, the Flower Witch¡¯s tone got slightly excited: ¡°But one day, I¡¯ll surpass her, and then, I¡¯ll take a new title for myself! Then, I¡¯ll be famous across the ocean!¡± Famous across the ocean¡­ Chen Qi gave a slight smile: ¡°Is that so¡­¡± In the process of becoming stronger, as long as they survived, eventually, they would all be famous across the ocean. Then, the Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although she still felt he was hiding some secrets, for now, he seemed to be just a regular Chef. His cooking skills were not lacking! If the food is delicious, he¡¯s probably not a bad person¡­ The moonlight spilled down, and the meat was almost finished. The Flower Witch touched her belly. It was about time to say goodbye. Chen Qi thought it over and finally asked: ¡°By the way, Flower Witch, if I find the herbs, where should I look for you?¡± According to the game forums, the Flower Witch should have a special secret base in Witch Sea. The Flower Witch could be considered the strongest Pharmacist in Witch Sea! If he could get some special herbs, he could go directly to the Flower Witch to create powerful Transcendent Potions. Find me¡­ The Flower Witch was startled. The Flower Witch placed her hand on her forehead, lowered her head, and changed the topic: ¡°There¡¯s no need for that; you¡¯re a Chef, right? The sea is becoming treacherous. If possible, please sail less, and do more of what you want to do.¡± The storm was coming, and monsters were surging like the tide. Pirates, monsters, most people could only pray when facing these terrifying beings. In the Flower Witch¡¯s view, in the face of a great disaster, ordinary people should spend time with their families, see people they want to see, do things they want to do. Find her¡­ She was a Witch about to undertake a big task! The places she stayed were incredibly dangerous! Being near her would bring misfortune. Moreover, even she was not sure how long she could survive in this tide. ¡°May we meet again by fate, but it¡¯s better you pray we don¡¯t meet again.¡± The Flower Witch stood up, wiping the grease from her mouth. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi smiled inwardly. All the major sections¡¯ main quests were truly hellish in difficulty. Before he traveled through time, most of the quests involving the main story were where players met their doom. With his current strength, getting involved in anything related to the Flower Witch was indeed far too dangerous. But for some reason, he always had a feeling that the next time he saw the Flower Witch wouldn¡¯t be too far off. Chen Qi stood to tidy up, packing the Hunter¡¯s Clothes, beast-hunting pistol, and seasonings into his backpack card: ¡°Then, may we meet again by fate, Flower Witch.¡± Suddenly, Chen Qi glanced at the Flower Witch, thinking of something. It seemed like she wasn¡¯t ready to leave the crack yet, as she had something to take care of. Could she really be here for the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment, shook his head, and left the crack. After Chen Qi left, the Flower Witch sighed with relief. Inside the hunting ground crack, she still had some unfinished business. At the very beginning, to make a graceful entrance, she had tossed away her identity-concealing cloak. Without this cloak, the moment she stepped out of the crack, she would undoubtedly be chased for interviews. The price of elegance¡­ The Flower Witch looked carefully at the exit and finally found a worn cloak. After putting on the cloak, she pulled out a map marked with water globes, glanced at it, and shook her head. It seems this was a fake treasure map; there was no treasure in this crack. ¡°See you again if fate allows on the ocean¡­¡± As the Flower Witch walked away, a few melancholic little blue flowers appeared above her head. The ocean¡¯s tide was extremely turbulent, and the tasks she was about to undertake were too dangerous; she did not want to involve the weak. But she was also not quite sure how long she would live. Before she died, she should eat well a few more times. That barbecue was rather tasty. As a Chef, he probably ran his own restaurant. Maybe she should have asked where his restaurant was. Regret, so much regret! Chapter 65 - 65 - 53: The First Pet Chapter 65 ¨C 53: The First Pet Moonstone City, within the Third Civilian District. Chen Qi stepped over the narrow, pitch-black tunnel, emerging from the crack¡¯s entrance. The Black Rabbit gang might very well be lying in ambush at the crack. Chen Qi cautiously surveyed his surroundings. The time flow in the crack synced with reality. By now, night had fallen, and moonlight bathed the chaotic city in this remote corner of the world. Chen Qi scanned the area. The dilapidated streetlights flickered, walls were covered with bullet holes and smoke stains, some shops were completely ruined, and the air was tinged with a hint of gunpowder. The moment he emerged, a drunken plumber by the street and a woman reading the newspaper on a rooftop both glanced his way simultaneously. Among them were gang informants. Gangs, like rats, made full use of their numbers to oppress the weaker individuals. Guarding the entrance to the crack, then robbing the weaker parties of their rewards was a common trick among many gangs. Although apart from the Flower Witch, there should be no one else who knew about his defeat of the old Hunter. But it couldn¡¯t exclude the possibility that someone had guessed it from various hints. After all, in the hunting grounds, apart from the Flower Witch, he was another overseer. Of course, no matter what, he had been chosen by the old Hunter as an overseer. For a gang like the Black Rabbit Gang, unless they could gather a team of ten, they likely wouldn¡¯t dare make a move rashly. If they dared to take action¡­ They were welcome to try. Chen Qi walked along the street towards his small houseboat. As long as he wasn¡¯t facing a widespread assault, he was confident that he could defeat the members of the Black Rabbit Gang. Chen Qi walked briskly along the street. ¡°Guest¡­¡± Suddenly, a voice stopped him. In the dimly lit corner ahead, an old man reading a newspaper was sitting. Only on freewebnovel It was the newsstand old man who gave him information. The old man flipped through his newspaper, then said to Chen Qi: ¡°Guest, it seems you¡¯ve had a fruitful day, but let me remind you imprudently that rabbits are always vengeful. If possible, please make sure to leave this rabbit den tonight. However, don¡¯t worry too much, the king of the rabbits isn¡¯t in the den right now, but has gone to the Moonstone Islands.¡± Gang members have their own territories, the area he was in belonged to the Black Rabbit Gang, and was also known as the rabbit den. The leader of the Black Rabbits isn¡¯t in Moonstone City, huh¡­ Chen Qi looked at the old man. As a Light Seer and also a member of the Transcendent organization ¡°Press,¡± the other party¡¯s speed in obtaining information was first-rate. Chen Qi said: ¡°Thank you for the warning.¡± The old man adjusted his glasses: ¡°Guest, I want to ask, did the Flower Witch really appear in the hunting grounds? And is she the same Flower Witch from a hundred years ago?¡± Chen Qi pondered for a moment before answering: ¡°The Witch indeed appeared, but based on my personal judgment, she doesn¡¯t quite seem like the Flower Witch from a hundred years ago.¡± The newsstand old man¡¯s pupils contracted, and then his brows furrowed: ¡°Is that so, then Perlu has missed out on a huge piece of news. Everyone apart from you has been scooped up by the major newspapers¡­¡± Scooped up by newspapers? The appearance of the Flower Witch was undoubtedly big news throughout the Witch Sea. For this news, the press would definitely interview the hunters participating in the hunting grounds. Am I going to be in the news? Chen Qi scratched his head. Then, the old man continued: ¡°Guest, please be very careful in your travels recently. Witches are considered ominous symbols in other nations, and their appearances generally signal the onset of major disasters. Of course, the Crack Tide is a disaster in itself.¡± With that, the old man looked at Chen Qi, a flicker of surprise in his eyes: ¡°However, guest, I never expected you to be chosen by the old Hunter as an overseer. Initially, I thought you were just a Chef, but it seems I was mistaken, you are a formidable Chef indeed.¡± The newspaperman had seen many people, and it had been a long time since he had so greatly misjudged someone¡¯s strength. Even his intuition told him that the other party might even be related to clearing the crack at the hunting ground. ¡°Not bad.¡± Chen Qi answered modestly. However, he had not yet fully mastered the Body Forging Skill and Breathing Technique. In the player guide, one only qualifies as a First Order Transcendent after fully mastering the Body Forging Skill and Breathing Technique. Of course, that¡¯s the standard for power-focused players and more than sufficient to handle ordinary gang members. After bidding farewell to the old man, Chen Qi quickened his pace towards the port of Moonstone City. He had an urgent matter to attend to. In the hunting ground, the most important item he had obtained was seven deep-sea Water Elves. And to awaken their true form, the deep-sea Water Elves needed to be placed in seawater. ¡­ ¡­ Chen Qi arrived at the port and lit the boat¡¯s lamp. The port was crowded and bustling, not a good choice for awakening the deep-sea Water Elves. Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided to drive the small houseboat to the waters near Moonstone City. Going out to sea at night was very dangerous due to the high chance of encountering Sea Beasts. But for Chen Qi, this was no problem. Moreover, as long as he stayed within the range of the lighthouse of Moonstone City, many monsters wouldn¡¯t dare to attack him. Chen Qi drove the small houseboat to the seawaters outside Moonstone City. He placed seven small water balls into the seawater, waiting for the deep-sea Water Elves to hatch. ¡°By tomorrow morning, they should be hatched¡­¡± Following that, Chen Qi took out the ¡°White Mist Breathing¡± Skill Card and used it. The card dissipated at his fingertips like white mist. Knowledge of the Breathing Technique surged into his mind. [You have successfully absorbed ¡°White Mist Breathing.¡± Your stamina has significantly increased, your agility +1] Chen Qi took a deep breath and felt the air flow through various parts of his body. After mastering the Breathing Technique, both his speed and the calmness of his movements would vastly improve. Like the Body Forging Skill, the Breathing Technique still required some time to practice to be fully assimilated. Immediately after, Chen Qi proceeded with his routine exercises, aiming to fully master the Body Forging Skill and Breathing Technique as soon as possible. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Your constitution +1, your strength +1] [Your stamina has slightly increased, your agility +1] The movements of the Body Forging Skill were very intense. Chen Qi felt the sweat on his body and the incremental increase in physical strength. Unknowingly, the night grew deep, and from afar at sea, he could see dark shadows continuously passing under the water. Dangerous entities¡­ Chen Qi tiredly looked at the sea. To date, apart from the nearshore overlord, he hadn¡¯t encountered any dangerous Transcendent Sea Beasts at sea. Not encountering dangerous Sea Beasts, he didn¡¯t know whether to consider this good luck or bad luck. Next, he could actively seek out these Sea Beasts. Chen Qi closed his eyes, lay on the bed, and fell asleep. The next day, the flames of daytime ignited, and the warm sunlight shone on his face. The bedridden Chen Qi opened his bleary eyes and looked towards the chandelier inside the boat house. Suddenly, he felt a heavy, somewhat slippery sensation on his chest. And a bit soft¡­ What could it be? Chen Qi instinctively grabbed the jelly-like thing at his chest. Before him, a Slime blinked its blue eyes at him. ¡°?¡± Chapter 66 - 66 - 54: Night of the Monsters Chapter 66 ¨C 54: Night of the Monsters ¡°This¡­¡± Chen Qi pinched it with his hand. So soft! He suddenly sat up from the bed and looked around the boat cabin. He couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. Such a soft thing, and there are seven of them! At that moment, exactly seven round, fluffy Deep Sea Water Elves were blinking their big blue eyes at him, awaiting commands. At that moment, a new prompt also appeared in front of him. [Deep Sea Hunter cultivated Deep Sea Water Elves: Description: Deep Sea Water Elves, compared to ordinary Water Elves, have absorbed the power of the deep sea. They possess higher intelligence, a temporary floating ability, stronger recovery skills, and greater combat capability! Additionally, Deep Sea Water Elves also help accelerate your boat! Each of these Deep Sea Water Elves possesses the ¡®Water Bomb¡¯ skill! Note: The best pet beast choice for your voyages! Seven Deep Sea Water Elves, silently awaiting your command!] ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the seven slimes, no, the seven Deep Sea Water Elves. They seemed quite intelligent¡­ ¡°Come to my hand.¡± Chen Qi said. The nearest one among them paused for a moment, then with a pop, it jumped onto his hand. Pretty clever¡­ Chen Qi thought. The Deep Sea Water Elves master a skill called Water Bomb, which can instantly create a powerful water explosion around their body. Chen Qi, whose main character is a Pet Beast Trainer, preferred to use the hand-held Water Bomb. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The so-called hand-held Water Bomb is akin to throwing a Water Elf like a hand grenade! ¡°Go, Deep Sea Water Elves! Water Bomb!¡± Chen Qi stepped out of the boat cabin and fiercely grabbed the Water Elf in his hand, smashing it violently toward the sea surface. Boom! A massive explosion of water burst up from the sea surface! Just like a torpedo exploding above the water! Its explosive power was enough to flip over a small boat! After the explosion, the Water Elf quickly absorbed seawater to replenish its energy. Deep Sea Water Elves could move swiftly in the sea and rapidly replenish their energy. ¡°The power isn¡¯t small at all¡­¡± Chen Qi was surprised, the power was already comparable to a hand grenade explosion. As a former Pet Beast Trainer, he naturally knew the strength of this skill. This type of pet beast, possessing strong regenerative abilities, was extremely rare even in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. Its body, mainly composed of water, had strong resistance to physical damage and incredible recovery abilities in seawater. Moreover, as a bomb, Deep Sea Water Elves could also track their enemies. It was as if his little houseboat had seven refillable tracking torpedo missiles! To own one of these powerful pet beasts in the Second-tier would already be considered lucky, and now he had seven. Chen Qi pictured the sight of seven missile-like Deep Sea Water Elves circling around him. In such a case, perhaps, he could even handle a duel with Teacher An, a Third Rank Mage! It could be said that, Deep Sea Water Elves significantly enhanced his marine combat capabilities! ¡°Not bad, not bad!¡± Read now on freewebnovel Subsequently, Chen Qi tested the second function of the Deep Sea Water Elves. Accelerating the boat! Under his command, seven Deep Sea Water Elves swiftly gathered together at the rear of the small houseboat, then violently pushed the houseboat forward! Whoosh! Under the propulsion of the Deep Sea Water Elves, the small houseboat burst forward with unprecedented speed. Not bad, not bad! Chen Qi flicked his finger, and the seven Deep Sea Water Elves obediently returned to the small houseboat. Unlike regular pet beasts, Deep Sea Water Elves only needed to absorb seawater to restore energy. Anyway, his little houseboat now also had a pet. In time, he wondered if he could teach them to clean the boat cabin and give massages¡­ Chen Qi thought. Although he had only touched them for a moment, the touch of the Deep Sea Water Elves was truly excellent! If placed in a bathtub, they could also be incredibly fun toys. Chen Qi walked out of the boat cabin, spreading his arms, feeling the sea breeze blow past. And just then, he heard a bird call! Wait, the sky¡­ Chen Qi looked up. There, in the sky, a huge dove was flying. A dove? Chen Qi raised his head, suddenly thinking of something. Could it be the miracle reporter, Perlu from Moonstone City? At that moment, a terrifying thing happened. Above the dove, a figure abruptly fell from the dove. A plane crash? Chen Qi was startled. ¡°I¡¯ve finally found you, boss!¡± Accompanied by a terrifying greeting, the shadow, accelerating downwards, plunged like a missile straight toward his little houseboat! It was the miracle walker Perlu, no, specifically, a human-shaped missile! If the little houseboat were hit by this human-shaped missile, it was likely to be flipped in an instant. His newly bought boat! This guy! Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly dilated, and he quickly commanded the Deep Sea Water Elves. He had them urgently push the small houseboat forward. Boom! Miracle reporter Perlu hit the water, creating a huge splash. Phew¡­ Chen Qi patted his chest, calming his startled heart and the boat. Phew, on the high seas, humans are indeed more terrifying than sea beasts. Especially humans falling from above, are a terror among terrors. Then, he walked to the edge of the boat, stretching out his hand: ¡°Miss Reporter, are you alright?¡± Falling from a great height, even into water, could still cause significant harm to the body. Did this person come down accidentally, or did they jump intentionally? Chapter 67 - 67 - 54: Night of the Monsters_2 Chapter 67 ¨C 54: Night of the Monsters_2 Pei Lu extended her hand out of the seawater, grabbed Chen Qi¡¯s hand, and climbed up: ¡°It¡¯s fine, I took four years of physical education at Bei Country Royal University. I¡¯m practically a half-athlete. It¡¯s just a dive. A couple of days of rest, and I¡¯ll be good.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi pulled Pei Lu up from the seawater. Her body showed only a few minor injuries. ¡°This girl is genuinely tough¡­¡± Although Pei Lu only had a first-tier Spirit Power Field, her body had a frightening level of hardness, which was one of the main reasons players believed that Pei Lu was hiding her true strength. Once on the boat, Pei Lu¡¯s eyes were red as she coughed up seawater and then stood up: ¡°Boss¡­ do you know¡­ I¡¯ve been looking for you for so long, almost thought I couldn¡¯t find you. Look, I¡¯m so excited; I fell off the pigeon.¡± Pei Lu sat on the ground. Having fallen into the water, she somehow looked a bit pitiful. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t rush. Calm down a bit.¡± Chen Qi crossed his arms and asked curiously: ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Is it about food?¡± Pei Lu naturally walked into his boathouse and said: ¡°Do you even need to ask? Of course, it¡¯s about the Flower Witch! This is big news that has shocked Moonstone City. For the sake of the story, all major newspapers are moving into action now! However, other newspapers, and even that damned junior of mine, have signed confidentiality agreements with the participants of the Hunting Grounds!¡± Then Pei Lu wiped her eyes and looked at Chen Qi: ¡°Fortunately, I heard from the old man at the newsstand that you participated in the crack, and you probably weren¡¯t interviewed. Moreover, he told me that you might be a key figure! Boss, if it weren¡¯t for you, I would miss out on the most explosive news Moonstone City has had this month.¡± ¡°You actually saw the Flower Witch!¡± Pei Lu looked at Chen Qi, her eyes full of envy! ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi felt some emotion. The speed of these journalists was faster than he had imagined. Pei Lu was someone who would stop at nothing for newspaper sales. Despite her fame, she wasn¡¯t without competitors. The Witch Times, adept at pushing boundaries, had always been a strong contender against her. In fact, they had already surpassed the White Dove Times in sales this year. Chen Qi remembered that in the game¡¯s new activities, there was a special faction war centered around the sales of the Witch Times and the White Dove Times. Players would be responsible for gathering or fabricating big news to boost their respective newspapers¡¯ sales. He should now be considered a player on the side of the White Dove Times. Chen Qi took out some peanuts and handed them to Pei Lu: ¡°So, Miss Reporter, what do you want to ask?¡± Pei Lu brushed back her wet hair, took out her notebook and pen: ¡°What happened in the Hunting Grounds, the Flower Witch¡¯s appearance, including the color of the flowers on her head and her attire. If possible, please tell me her body measurements! The more detailed, the better!¡± So much information? Are you sure you¡¯re not capturing a criminal? Chen Qi frowned. After some thought, Chen Qi recounted part of the events in the Hunting Grounds. However, in his version, he was not the one who defeated the Hunting Grounds, but merely a participant who hunted red wolves with culinary skills, without revealing his dealings with the Flower Witch. ¡°That¡¯s what happened in the Hunting Grounds. As for the Flower Witch¡¯s appearance, she has flowers growing on her head, and she¡¯s about 1.6 meters tall. Her figure is quite good, I suppose.¡± Chen Qi replied. ¡°Thank you very much. This information is enough for me to write an article.¡± Pei Lu clenched her fist, looking fierce: ¡°Don¡¯t let me catch you, Flower Witch!¡± Explore more at freewebnovel Pei Lu vowed in her heart that if she caught the Flower Witch, she would definitely conduct a thorough interview! ¡°Ah, this¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at Pei Lu. The way she spoke about the interview felt like a gangland shakedown. No wonder she was known as Moonstone City¡¯s most brazen journalist. As a chaotic-type journalist, Pei Lu¡¯s interviews often involved torture devices. He could only pray for the Flower Witch and hope she wouldn¡¯t get caught by this chaotic journalist. Luckily, with the Flower Witch¡¯s strength, she should be able to give this journalist a good thrashing. Then Chen Qi said to Pei Lu: ¡°Miss Reporter, can I ask if you have any useful information for me?¡± As the top of Bei Country Royal¡¯s Big Three and an honorary journalist of Moonstone City, though her mind was somewhat erratic, Pei Lu was undoubtedly a huge intelligence broker. She knew all the big and small affairs in the Witch Sea. There should be a lot of useful information among them. Pei Lu, while writing her article, thought out loud: ¡°Useful information for you¡­¡± Her eyes lit up: ¡°Of course, I do.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°According to a sea fisherman¡¯s discovery, recently, a large group of rare Moonlight Fish has appeared in the nearshore waters around Moonstone City. This is a rare and delicious ingredient, but nighttime is very dangerous. Thus, to prepare for the culinary contest, many chefs have contacted fishermen to arrange a fishing boat, planning to embark on a big fishing trip the night after tomorrow!¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Fishing¡­¡± Chen Qi rubbed his hands together. The other party truly regarded him as a professional chef. Moonlight Fish was a seasonal product of Moonstone City, with tender and juicy meat, welcomed by many big merchants. However, the Transcendent attributes of Moonlight Fish were not particularly strong. Even when processed into food, it could only temporarily boost inspiration. Chen Qi shook his head, not very interested in Moonlight Fish. What he wanted was a Transcendent ingredient that could give him a body of steel! Then, Pei Lu continued: ¡°But unfortunately, Moonlight Fish can only appear at night, and in the places where they appear, many dangerous sea beasts will also appear. Ghost Fire Fish, Demon Bats, Bullet Squids, even the Nearshore Dominator, and those things hiding in the shadows. In other words, the night when Moonlight Fish appear is a monster night!¡± ¡°What did you just say?¡± ¡°A lot of dangerous sea beast groups will appear. Plus, fishing at night means the prices of Moonlight Fish have skyrocketed. To guard against these monsters, at least five Second-order Hunters, or even expensive Third-tier Hunters, must be hired for them to dare to go to sea. Of course, if you want to join the fishing fleet, and with some gangs being unruly lately, you¡¯ll need to spend a lot of money to get a Hunter¡¯s protection.¡± A first-order Transcendent is the starting point of transcendence, their power varies significantly. Whereas, Second-order Transcendents, compared to first-order ones, had delved deeply into their chosen path, possessed a unique Nature Form, and had mastered refined breathing, body forging, and meditation skills. Most Second-order Transcendents had a certain status in Moonstone City. At least five Second-order Transcendents indicated the level of danger of this fishing trip. Hearing this, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva. Dangerous sea beast groups! Ghost Fire Fish, Demon Bats, Bullet Squids, those goodies¡­ This monster night was a huge opportunity for him! Chapter 68 - 68 - 55 Night Voyage Chapter 68 ¨C 55 Night Voyage Chen Qi walked to the bedside, picked up ¡°Sea Beast Usage Guide,¡± and started flipping through it. Ghost Fire Fish and Bullet Squid are dangerous small-sized sea beasts that often move in groups. Once targeted by these schools of fish, one would suffer an attack akin to a hail of bullets. Although dangerous, they are much more valuable than Moonlight Fish. Seeing that Chen Qi was considering going out to sea at night, Pelu cautioned: ¡°If you want to follow the fleet and fish at night, never board ships belonging to gangs, especially the Black Rabbit Gang, the Wild Dog Gang, and the Formal Attire Axe Gang. They might charge less, and have maids on board who¡¯ll touch your thigh and compliment your looks! But once you¡¯re ashore, they¡¯ll gouge you with tea fees, weapon fees, protection fees, maid service fees¡ªall just ways to rip you off. So, make sure to choose a proper fishing vessel, which should cost about 50,000 Shell Coins.¡± As Pelu said this, she imitated one of those money-grubbing maids and teased with a flirty wink. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± This sudden assault made Chen Qi frown as though he were an old grandfather on the subway. If Pelu didn¡¯t speak, she was quite attractive. But with Miss Pelu¡¯s chaotic reputation in Moonstone City, her wink could scare many into running three hundred miles out of Moonstone City in a tumbling panic. She continued: ¡°Right, when you go out to sea at night, make sure you have ship lights and kerosene lamps ready. Recently, there have been six tragedies caused by people trying to save on kerosene by turning off their ship lights.¡± ¡°Mmm, don¡¯t worry, my little boat¡¯s ship light is quite expensive,¡± Chen Qi said with a confident smile. To ensure safe travel at night, he had the foresight to ask the ship repair workers of Maro Town to equip his small boat with a waterproof, impact-resistant large ship light! Apart from the Steam Hand¡¯s engine, the ship light was undoubtedly the most expensive component on his boat. ¡°Expensive?¡± Pelu raised her head, scanning his boat house with the eyes of a wealthy woman, somewhat puzzled. To me, it¡¯s already quite expensive¡­ Chen Qi helplessly closed the book and asked his second question: ¡°By the way, Miss Reporter, what do you know about the Black Rabbit Gang?¡± ¡°What¡¯s up, are the rabbits eyeing you now?¡± Pelu asked. Gangs are a distinct feature in the civilian areas of Moonstone City. Gangs supplement the order of Moonstone City. With the Descent of the Crack Tide, chaos is intensifying, and the gangs are becoming more numerous and bold. ¡°Sort of,¡± Chen Qi replied. There was no doubt that his trip to the hunting grounds had caught the Black Rabbit Gang¡¯s attention. Not to mention, based on the information he previously had, the Black Whale Group and the Black Rabbit Gang were somewhat connected. Pelu frowned: ¡°You¡¯ve caught their attention then, be careful. According to the intelligence from my informants, many gangs in Moonstone City have begun to make contact with pirate groups recently. And the Black Rabbit Gang has a close relationship with the Black Whale Group, the leader among the four great pirate emperors. So you¡¯d better be cautious. A rabbit doesn¡¯t care about its reputation when it¡¯s about to leave its burrow.¡± Pelu popped a peanut into her mouth. The size of the Black Whale Group was growing day by day. Chen Qi propped his chin, pondering. Gangs are simply pirates on land, so it¡¯s not surprising they would join pirates. After the advent of the Crack Tide, cracks appeared more frequently in the sea than on land. In such situations, joining the pirates would indeed be quite a far-sighted decision. The Black Rabbit Gang is not to be feared, but one cannot fight off a hundred with his bare hands. He would have to be careful when moving around Moonstone City¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Pelu shook her head, expressing a fondness for the boss¡¯s cooking skills. She comforted him: ¡°But don¡¯t worry too much. In the end, the gangs are like rats in the city, especially at ports under naval jurisdiction; they wouldn¡¯t dare cause trouble there. When I have time, I¡¯ll go and interview the Black Rabbit Gang to get them to behave!¡± An interview, are you sure that¡¯s not a threat? Chen Qi was slightly startled; she truly was the most brazen reporter in Moonstone City. Pelu stood up, somewhat reluctantly stuffing her papers back into her bag: ¡°It¡¯s such a pity, boss. I¡¯m really too busy today to enjoy your cooking, and thanks for the information you provided.¡± ¡°Goodbye, and have a safe trip.¡± Chen Qi waved his hand as he bid farewell. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before leaving, Pelu clenched her fists in encouragement: ¡°Right, boss, keep up the hard work making money! Your restaurant is just too shabby and small. If possible, it¡¯d be great to have a cabinet full of fine wine, a mahogany table, and ideally, a musician to add some artistic atmosphere. And it would be even better if you could add some Transcendent ingredients. I hope you become a five-star Chef soon!¡± Pelu had always wanted to invite friends for a meal here, but regrettably, the small boat house was just too small. If only the boat¡¯s interior were a bit nicer, it would be perfect. ¡°¡­¡± Easy for you to say¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands and glanced at his small boat house. If it hadn¡¯t been for Old Beli¡¯s rush to sell his boat, he wouldn¡¯t even have it now. To fit a big liquor cabinet while ensuring the speed of the boat, it would be impossible without ten million Shell Coins. Moreover, becoming a five-star Chef, which required passing the Chef¡¯s Union assessment, was a very difficult thing as well. After Pell left, Chen Qi sat on the boat and began to plot his journey ahead in simple terms. The Monster Night would take place the evening after tomorrow. He could take time tomorrow to go to the market at Moonstone City and sell the items he obtained from the hunting ground. Then he would spend the rest of the time practicing his breathing techniques and Body Forging Skill, as well as training the deep-sea Water Elf. ¡­ ¡­ Two days passed in the blink of an eye. At the port of Moonstone City, the afterglow of the setting sun shimmered on the sparkling sea. Chen Qi sat atop his small houseboat, counting his money. Life had been very ordinary in the past few days, with only occasional probes from members of the Black Rabbit Gang, but he had encountered no troubles. He spent some time selling the spices he had obtained from the crack, as well as the small Mechanical Armor from the Black Rabbit Gang. The Devil Pepper sold for one hundred thousand Shell Coins, and the small steam-powered armor from the Black Rabbit Gang sold for two hundred seventy thousand coins due to a damaged neural connection system. With the sale of other items and some expenses, in and out, he now had a total of four hundred thousand Shell Coins. For someone who had just begun to make his way at sea, four hundred thousand Shell Coins was a significant sum. Check for updates on freewebnovel For non-Transcendents, as long as they avoided frequenting places of ill repute and had no family members to support, four hundred thousand was enough to last a very long time. But for a Transcendent, the amount was still too little. Chen Qi finished counting his money and carefully placed it into his backpack card. Outside the boat cabin, the hearty voices of sailors could be heard. ¡°We¡¯re preparing to set sail, call the sailors to get ready!¡± ¡°And hurry up and find someone to greet the five esteemed Second-tier Hunters, our cannons have limited power, and if we don¡¯t want to be attacked by Sea Beasts, we still need to rely on them.¡± ¡°This operation is extremely dangerous, remind the fishermen who have paid that they absolutely must not lose sight of us.¡± ¡°May the Goddess bless us, bless us, Goddess, please bless us.¡± The flames of the day were gradually extinguishing, and night was about to encompass the sea. Chen Qi opened the window of his boat and looked out. At this moment, beside his small houseboat, there were five large fishing vessels, equipped with cannons, powerful steam engines, and large trawling nets. And ten medium-sized vessels. Beyond that, there were over twenty personal boats, just like his. ¡°So many people¡­¡± Chen Qi remarked. Since the arrival of the Crack Tide, the number of people setting out to sea from Maro Town had noticeably decreased. But in Moonstone City, there was absolutely no sign of decline! In the night, sailing in small boats was a very dangerous affair. However, not going out to sea meant that many fishermen with meager savings would go without food, and their entire families would suffer. ¡°Life is not easy.¡± Chen Qi packed up, came out of the boat cabin, leaned against the wall of the cabin, blew in the sea breeze, and listened to the noisy voices of people. The fishermen on the small boats mostly hung their heads, clearly filled with fear about setting out to sea this time. On the large vessel beside him, the voices of the captain and first mate were particularly loud. ¡°There¡¯s really a lot of people heading out to sea today, but speaking of which, how come there are so many small boats? It¡¯s the night of the Crack Tide! They really aren¡¯t afraid of dying!¡± ¡°Afraid of dying? That¡¯s Moonlight Fish, one Moonlight Fish can be worth ten fresh big fish! You¡¯re not supporting a wife and children. Have you ever thought about how much it costs to want to attend a Transcendent school and to cultivate Transcendent abilities?¡± Saying this, the two men on the boat lowered their heads and glanced at Chen Qi. The coarse-looking first mate, seeing the flag on Chen Qi¡¯s boat, spoke out loudly: ¡°Young man, you¡¯re a chef, right? Your little boat won¡¯t even be able to catch a single Moonlight Fish before being buried at sea! Eighty thousand Shell Coins to follow behind our vessel, and our Hunters will protect you! All registered!¡± ¡°No thanks, I don¡¯t have the money!¡± Chen Qi loudly refused. His target was the group of Sea Beasts, and he had no interest in following behind the large ships to pick up their leftovers. The first mate laughed heartily: ¡°No money, eh¡­ Well, that¡¯s that, but I have to warn you, the boats around you belong to gangs, and they don¡¯t follow the rules like we do.¡± Chen Qi glanced to the side and saw a skinny man in a small boat¡¯s cabin, staring at him with unabashed malice. The man¡¯s Spiritual Power field was not weak, at a Second-tier level. He was an executive of the Black Rabbit Gang. ¡°After watching for so many days, finally someone with a bit of skill has come¡­¡± Chen Qi did not worry too much and walked straight into the cabin, lit the lamp, and started the engine. With the deep-sea Water Elf, he could even destroy some large vessels with weak defenses on the sea. If they truly dared to attack, he would ensure they had no return! In the sky, as if a giant hand suddenly snuffed out a flame, the day¡¯s fire was completely extinguished, and the world plunged into darkness. Night had arrived. Rumble rumble! The Lighthouse lit up, and the ships started their engines and switched on their lamps. ¡°To the sea!¡± The sailors on the large vessel shouted! With the leading of the large vessels ahead, a bunch of small boats lit their lamps and followed close behind, like lanterns afloat on the sea, sailing into the pitch-black ocean. Chapter 69 - 69 - 56: The Black Ship in the Fog Chapter 69 ¨C 56: The Black Ship in the Fog As they sailed, the tall lighthouse in their view became smaller and smaller. In the beginning, Chen Qi¡¯s small boat followed behind the main fleet. About an hour into their journey, they were already far from Moonstone City. Moonlight poured down, draping the entire sea in a layer of pitch-black ink. Chen Qi, holding a kerosene lamp, stepped out of the cabin and looked towards the vast ocean. In the distance, a large school of fish emitting a blue glow resembled a beautiful, translucent ribbon of flowing sand drifting over the ocean. It was the Moonlight Fish! Everyone was instantly thrilled. ¡°Brothers, we¡¯ve got work to do!¡± ¡°Pay attention to what you haul up. If there¡¯s anything mutant and rotten, burn it immediately with fire and then throw it into the sea,¡± ¡°Be careful not to confuse the Moonlight Fish with the Ghost Fire Fish!¡± In front of him, the ships began to fish. ¡°Phew, it¡¯s also time to break away from the main fleet,¡± Chen Qi looked around. In the distant sea, he could see some faint blue flames lighting up. It was likely the Ghost Fire Fish¡­ ¡°Deep Sea Water Elves, push the small boat from behind,¡± Chen Qi snapped his fingers lightly. ¡°Gurgle gurgle,¡± Seven Deep Sea Water Elves understood his intentions, jumped into the water, and began acting as a second engine for the small houseboat. Taking advantage of people¡¯s fascination with the Moonlight Fish, Chen Qi turned the boat¡¯s direction, and with the hard pushing of the Deep Sea Water Elves, his small boat sped off like a speedboat with full firepower towards the distant group of Ghost Fire Fish. The Ghost Fire Fish¡¯s ghostly oil was a rare and practical material. With the speed boost, his boat quickly reached the vicinity of the Ghost Fire Fish school. The moment the Ghost Fire Fish saw his boat, they fiercely ignited huge blue flames as a warning! Though these blue flames weren¡¯t very hot, they were as sharp as blades. A mere touch of the flames could instantly make flesh and blood splatter, literally separating bone from muscle. The blue fire formed by the school of Ghost Fire Fish could be as large as a mansion, and even the nearshore overlords had to respect it! This was why the Ghost Fire Fish were extremely dangerous. Ghost Fire Fish were quick-tempered. On the sea, without expensive catching tools, it was almost impossible to capture them. However, the moment they saw Chen Qi, the flames instantly extinguished, and they swam away in all directions. ¡°Huh? Why are you running? I¡¯m not a bad guy¡­¡± Chen Qi looked towards the school of Ghost Fire Fish. The situation before him was beyond his expectations. Most small sea beasts he encountered were very friendly to him, so Chen Qi always felt that his talent could somewhat be described as a ¡®Deep Sea Enchanting Demon¡¯. Am I not a Deep Sea Enchanting Demon? Why don¡¯t these Ghost Fire Fish come near me! I can give you massages! Chen Qi was somewhat anxious. Although the Ghost Fire Fish had stopped their aggressive flames, they also did not voluntarily come close to him. Different sea beast species reacted differently to him. ¡°This way, although I could capture them, the efficiency is simply too low¡­¡± Chen Qi dug at his ear and thought for a moment. He suddenly thought of a way to extract materials from the Ghost Fire Fish. Since he couldn¡¯t attract the Ghost Fire Fish himself, he would use Extraordinary Fish Bait. Chen Qi took out a fishing rod and an iron bucket. He used his Transcendent Fishing Skill, gathering an Extraordinary Fish Bait at the end of the rod, then placed it on the water. Following that, he positioned the Deep Sea Water Elves around it. To reach the bait, they had to swim past him. ¡°Soul Seasoning!¡± For effect¡­ Chen Qi used the Soul Seasoning to enhance the deliciousness of the Extraordinary Fish Bait. The effect was outstanding! Instantly, the Ghost Fire Fish, which had been ignoring him, smelled the aroma of the bait and rushed toward it. Indeed, some fish can¡¯t be attracted by mere scent; it takes delicious food to draw them in¡­ A Ghost Fire Fish approached the Extraordinary Fish Bait. Crouching at the edge of the boat, Chen Qi smirked deviously. The moment it was about to bite the Extraordinary Fish Bait, he abruptly grabbed the Ghost Fire Fish with his hand and skillfully scooped off a layer of black oil from its body. The ghostly fires that the Ghost Fire Fish emitted were primarily because of this Ghost Fire Oil. This was a rather good melee combat weapon coating. Applied to a weapon, it could ignite the blade with blue, razor-sharp flames, significantly enhancing the weapon¡¯s attack power. This kind of Ghost Fire Oil was very rare in weapon shops. The Ghost Fire Oil scooped from a single Ghost Fire Fish was worth eight thousand Shell Coins. After scooping off the black oil and putting it into the iron bucket, Chen Qi casually tossed the Ghost Fire Fish back into the sea. Eight thousand Shell Coins in hand! With so many Ghost Fire Fish, he would catch one after another! Eight thousand! Eight thousand! sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Eight thousand! Chen Qi, as if picking up money, grabbed one Ghost Fire Fish after another near the Extraordinary Fish Bait, and briskly scooped off the black oil. Bang! Bang! One after another, the used Ghost Fire Fish were thrown back into the sea. The entire process was extremely skilled. In about ten minutes, he had scooped Ghost Fire Oil from a hundred Ghost Fire Fish. He had filled up a whole bucket with Ghost Fire Oil! Even in a large weapons store specializing in weapon coatings, it was hard to have so many in stock! ¡°Huh¡­¡± Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead. Though being a pirate or joining a gang at sea was considered a hundred times more profitable than fishing, Chen Qi believed that honest fishing could still bring in big money. In just ten short minutes, he had earned eight hundred thousand Shell Coins! Moreover, the Ghost Fire oil could adhere to his black blade, enhancing his weapon. Chen Qi turned his head contentedly. At the moment, on the sea surface, there were a hundred Ghost Fire Fish unable to ignite, looking pitifully at him. Due to Chen Qi¡¯s skillful maneuvers, they had not managed to snack at all before he caught them, removed their Ghost Fire oil, and mercilessly threw them back into the sea. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin: ¡°Am I being a bit cruel to these Ghost Fire Fish?¡± Chen Qi coughed twice and then conjured two Extraordinary Fish Baits, placing them on the sea surface for the Ghost Fire Fish to eat. He was still quite kind-hearted and wouldn¡¯t treat the Ghost Fire Fish unfairly. ¡°Eat more, you need to work on producing new Ghost Fire oil¡­¡± Chen Qi said, feeling somewhat guilty. Enjoy reading at freewebnovel He planned to rest a while, then explore this sea area to see if there were other groups of sea beasts. But at that moment, in the distance, a small fishing boat with its lights turned off was stealthily approaching his houseboat. It was the man who had glared at him ashore just earlier. Because the Ghost Fire Fish had not ignited any flame, he thought Chen Qi was catching some ordinary fish. Chen Qi roughly sensed that the other¡¯s Spiritual Power field had already reached the Second-tier. The gaunt man with a crew cut approached Chen Qi¡¯s boat, picked up a lantern, then spoke viciously: ¡°Chef, you¡¯re the overseer of the hunting ground, aren¡¯t you? I¡¯m a cadre from the Black Rabbit Gang, one of the Five Rabbits. In the hunting ground, I had a brother, nicknamed Scarface Rabbit. I¡¯ve been thinking, and the only ones who could beat him, aside from the Flower Witch, is you.¡± His eyes held a trace of malice. From his words, he clearly considered the Flower Witch the most likely assailant. But now, he had found him. Chen Qi propped his chin, gently tapped on the Water Elves below the surface. If it was at sea, even a Second-tier was mostly no match for him. Chen Qi smiled: ¡°Scarface Rabbit, huh? I do indeed know a bit about him¡­¡± ¡°Knew it!¡± The gaunt man didn¡¯t plan to give Chen Qi a chance to speak, he said to Chen Qi: ¡°You really dare to admit it, huh? After this voyage, come to our Black Rabbit Gang headquarters. If you show good behavior and sincerity, our Black Rabbit Gang is willing to forgive you.¡± Bang! Just at that moment, he pulled out a gun, preparing to fire a shot at his houseboat as a warning. However, Chen Qi had drawn his gun first, and opened fire at him. Bang! The other¡¯s reaction was incredibly fast, he used the lantern in his hand as a shield, easily blocking the bullet. ¡°Impressive!¡± The gaunt man slightly smiled: ¡°Second-tier Transcendents, most have mastered the Body Forging Skill and the Breathing Skill, even the Meditation Skill. Response times, also far above ordinary people. In addition, there¡¯s physical condition, Spiritual Power perception, Transcendent skills¡­ This means we, and someone just entering Transcendent like you, are worlds apart.¡± However, he hadn¡¯t finished his sentence when he sensed something. When did fog start to form? Chen Qi held his breath, his body growing colder. The surrounding mist thickened, and the temperature was dropping rapidly! Suddenly, an anomaly occurred! ¡°Just you wait! Damn it! Damn! Damn, how did we run into this thing!¡± The gaunt man shivered, burst out with a curse, turned his head, and tried to light the lantern of his boat. To sneak up on Chen Qi, he had just turned off the boat¡¯s lights! However, the moment he touched the lantern switch, his boat suddenly shook violently, convulsed fiercely, and then whoosh, the entire boat was violently pulled into the sea. The man, along with the boat, instantly disappeared into the sea, as if he had never existed. The faint bloodstain that appeared on the sea surface was the only proof of his presence. ¡°What is this¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s heartbeat was accelerating. Unknowingly, thick fog had gathered around the area he was in. In front of him, within the mist, a blurry shadow gradually emerged. A wooden black boat with its lantern lit and piled with pitch-black cargo slowly approached him. On the boat, there was only a lantern-holding boatman. The boat came closer. Looking closely, the boatman had no flesh and wore a tattered merchant¡¯s hat, his entire body was a charred skeleton. When the boat was ten meters away from his houseboat, it stopped. Click, click! From beneath the merchant¡¯s hat, some deep blue tentacles emerged. And then, it picked up the lantern, producing a strange sound like bones clashing: ¡°Good¡­ evening¡­¡± Chapter 70 - 70 : 57 Deep Sea Merchant Chapter 70 : 57 Deep Sea Merchant The moon hung high, and the fog grew thicker. The captain on the large boat fishing for moonlight fish glanced at the distant fog and involuntarily stopped commanding. ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Captain?¡± A young red-haired crew member asked. ¡°Someone¡¯s been attacked again.¡± The captain shook his head, raising his right hand high and shouting: ¡°Everyone, light the ship lanterns, stop your work, we are going to look for other groups of moonlight fish!¡± The crew looked at their captain, perplexed. You must know, each moonlight fish here is worth between five hundred to two thousand Shell Coins! There are at least two thousand of them here! If they could catch all the moonlight fish here, they wouldn¡¯t have to work for a month. The captain explained, ¡°We can¡¯t stay here any longer, Deep Sea Merchant has appeared.¡± Deep Sea Merchant¡­ As soon as the words fell, the ship plunged into a moment of silence. They surged towards the light and then gazed into the distant fog, sighing deeply. ¡­ ¡­ Right in the middle of the fog. The lights on the small houseboat were on. Chen Qi paced back and forth on the deck of the small houseboat, looking at the small black boat in front of him, and the black skull with tentacle-like appendages. What was this thing again? Chen Qi touched his chin with his hand. He remembered that this monster was mentioned in the Witch Sea section of the guide, and he had even made a related game strategy. This monster was dangerous, but as long as he was in the light, it wouldn¡¯t threaten his life. However, he couldn¡¯t remember its name at the moment. Chen Qi leaned against the ship and asked outright: ¡°What are you?¡± The pitch-black skull on the black boat slightly lifted the lantern it held: ¡°Guest¡­ I make some small deals on these seas¡­ person. You can also call me¡­ Deep Sea Merchant.¡± Deep Sea Merchant! Hearing this term, Chen Qi clapped his hands together; he remembered now. Deep Sea Merchant was considered a famously dangerous monster at night in the Witch Sea. It would steer a pitch-black small boat, approaching ships on the sea to sell some rare items. Of course, among these, there was one item Deep Sea Merchant would pay a high price to ¡®buy¡¯. That was the ship lantern. Deep Sea Merchant was incredibly powerful, so much so that even a fully armed Third-order Transcendent or even a large merchant ship had a tough time fighting it head-on. That meant it could rely on plundering rather than trading. However, it had one fatal weakness: It feared light. Even a slight touch of light caused its body to rapidly melt. Thus, Deep Sea Merchant would do everything possible to destroy or buy the lanterns of ships, then devour them entirely in the darkness. Installing a high-end ship lantern for a night voyage was essential, largely because of the Deep Sea Merchant. Only on freewebnovel Chen Qi looked at the blood on the sea surface. Just now, a cadre of the Black Rabbit Gang, in an attempt to approach him, had extinguished the ship lantern, and at the same time, Chen Qi had shattered his kerosene lamp. The moment the light vanished, he was dragged into the sea by the Deep Sea Merchant, leaving no trace behind. ¡°Deep Sea Merchant, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi lifted his head and flashed a villainous friendly smile at the Deep Sea Merchant. The items sold by the Deep Sea Merchant were quite good, and players had even made guides on how to find him. However, many people leave Moonstone City by sea, and under normal circumstances, the probability of encountering the Deep Sea Merchant was very small. This was truly a rare event! He and the cadre of the Black Rabbit Gang had indeed hit the jackpot! In many people¡¯s eyes, the Deep Sea Merchant was a frightening monster, and their first reaction upon seeing him was to protect their ship lantern and then run with all their might. But in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, the level of danger the creature presented hadn¡¯t reached the point where he needed to flee. Besides ¡®fearing light,¡¯ the Deep Sea Merchant had another huge weakness. That was the charred lantern in its hand. The Deep Sea Merchant¡¯s charred lantern emitted a faint glow, and only within this special light could it barely maintain its physical form while directly facing the light of the ship lantern. Without this lantern, it could not look directly at Chen Qi¡¯s small houseboat, nor could it have come so close to his small houseboat. This meant that although the Deep Sea Merchant¡¯s power far exceeded his own, Chen Qi could also fire at the charred lantern in its hand and then smash the kerosene lamp at it to kill it. As long as he stayed within the light and possessed a ranged weapon capable of attacking the charred lantern, he had a chance of killing it. The Deep Sea Merchant was very powerful, yet also very fragile. As the Deep Sea Merchant approached Chen Qi, the skull¡¯s neck emitted a cracking sound: ¡°Guest¡­ as you can see, my lantern is broken, can you sell me one¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m not in the mood for your childish tricks. Tell me, what do you have to sell!¡± Chen Qi interrupted sharply and pointed his gun firmly at the other¡¯s lantern. He was short on time and had no interest in playing a ¡®cat and mouse¡¯ game with the Deep Sea Merchant. When facing the Deep Sea Merchant, one must never show fear. Otherwise, there was a very high chance that he would use some long-range weapons to directly attack your ship. ¡°¡­¡± The Deep Sea Merchant was silent for a while. He had drifted in the sea for many years, but this was the first time someone had been so arrogant. He stretched out his pitch-black bony hand: ¡°Guest¡­ people call me¡­ the monster of the deep sea¡­ do you¡­¡± The lantern in the hands of the Deep Sea Merchant shook, he was after all a famous old monster from the deep sea. The other party should show him some respect. Chen Qi glanced at him coldly. They both mingled on the high seas. If the other was a sea monster, then he was an Enchanting Demon of the deep sea! This guy, still expecting him to show respect¡­ Chen Qi examined the figure in front of him carefully. On player forums and academic forums of Shell Country, there had always been questions about whether the Deep Sea Merchant was a special type of sea beast. The Deep Sea Merchant was not a sea beast. In the bestiary of the Witch Sea, only special parasitic sea beasts had high intelligence. But even the intelligent parasitic sea beasts could only mimic some human actions. Therefore, the ¡°Deep Sea Merchant¡± was very likely a Transcendent who had embarked on the path of madness and became shell-like. High-order Transcendents, if they chose the wrong method for advancement, could likely distort and evolve into something akin to a monster. In the eyes of Transcendents, this kind of distortion was known as ¡®the path of madness¡¯. To avoid further transformation, they needed to complete their ¡®occupational tasks¡¯ more crazily to stabilize their mental anchors. The fact that the Deep Sea Merchant showed no reaction to his deep-sea aura also proved that the other¡¯s nature was still ¡®human¡¯. For such strange creatures, there was no need for polite words, nor should one show fear¡­. Chen Qi propped his chin and said fiercely: ¡°Cut the crap! Believe it or not, I¡¯ll blow up that lantern in your hand!¡± The lantern¡­ The Deep Sea Merchant hesitated for a moment. He was not angry, instead, he slightly stepped back. The other knew his weakness¡­ The Deep Sea Merchant pulled back the lantern: ¡°Guest¡­ it seems you are more knowledgeable than I thought¡­ it seems, the Sea Goddess has brought us¡­¡± ¡°Say it again, I¡¯m not interested in hearing your nonsense.¡± Chen Qi was getting impatient: ¡°Come on, what goods do you have? And, has no one told you that as a merchant, you should polish your spoken language? Speaking so haltingly, why are you even selling things?¡± The whole person of the Deep Sea Merchant stopped for a moment. The other was too arrogant, really too arrogant! He even mocked his speech! After all, he did not have a normal head and his entire body was skeletal, appearing on such a dark windy night. Couldn¡¯t he be shown some respect! It would have been nice to see a fleeting look of fear in his eyes. The customer is god¡­ The Deep Sea Merchant felt insulted, but still spoke amiably: ¡°Guest, I have many fine items here. I have a special aphrodisiac that can temporarily make you grow tentacles, greatly enhance your constitution, and let your wife experience pleasures beyond her imagination¡­¡± The items sold by the Deep Sea Merchant were mostly strange objects. Tentacle injections, which upon consumption, would make one¡¯s body grow tentacles, and there was a high probability of losing rationality, becoming a monster that only reproduces. A typical rip-off product! ¡°Not interested, next, tell me something useful in actual combat, not this kind of deceptive trash.¡± Chen Qi immediately said. Besides, he still had a tentacle monster inside his spine. The whole person of the Deep Sea Merchant stirred. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The rejection by the other was too decisive. Although he had only First Order strength, from the current situation, his knowledge was extraordinary. ¡°Guest, it seems you do not like this item. I thought you, like me, also desired to be part of a race.¡± He pondered for a moment, then listed his goods: ¡°Tentacle Potion, Tentacle Sword, Snake Blood Staff, Storm Scroll, professional sea charts drawn by the Ice Devil Pirate Group, sea snake venom, and Skill Cards for deep sea breathing, Wendy summoning scroll¡­¡± Chapter 71 - 71 : 58: The Four Emperors of the Seas Chapter 71 : 58: The Four Emperors of the Seas The Deep Sea Merchant listed his goods one by one. At the same time, he explained the rules of trade: ¡°Ordinary potions and maps can be bought with money, but as for Skill Cards or other more rare items, besides money, you also need Black Blood mutant fish that have not decayed for more than three days and have been affected by the tides,¡± he said. ¡°Guest, compared to money, I prefer bartering.¡± Chen Qi sat in the small boat, listening with interest. As a special merchant of the night, the items the Deep Sea Merchant sold were extremely rare. For instance, the deep-sea breathing technique¡ªnot only did it grant mastery of conventional Qi Power, but it also significantly enhanced one¡¯s ability underwater. The Storm Scroll and the Windy Summoning Scroll were both incredibly powerful one-time use scrolls. The Tentacle Sword and the Snake Blood Staff were weapons with both strong negative and positive effects. The items sold by the Deep Sea Merchant were extremely expensive. Under normal circumstances, only those of the Third Rank could afford the Deep Sea Merchant¡¯s items. After listening, Chen Qi pondered for a moment. His money was limited at the moment, and he didn¡¯t have any Black Blood mutant fish, so he couldn¡¯t afford most of the items. The cheapest items were sea snake fluid and the Ice Witch Pirate Group¡¯s sea chart. The Ice Witch Pirate Group¡¯s sea chart! A shock ran through Chen Qi¡¯s mind. The Deep Sea Merchant even had this valuable item. Among the many pirate groups of the Witch Sea, there were the infamous Four Pirate Emperors. Ranked from strongest to weakest, they were the Black Whale Pirate Group, the Sea God Pirate Group, the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and the Ice Witch Pirate Group. Each of the Four Pirate Emperors was founded with a great purpose, clad in a grand premise. The goal of the Black Whale Pirate Group was to hunt large whales. The Sea God Pirate Group consisted of a group of mad devotees who worship ancient deep-sea species. The merchant before him was very likely one of them. The Blood Blade Pirate Group was a product of a split within the Shell Country navy, with countless complicated feelings of love and hate toward the Shell Country navy. Meanwhile, the Ice Witch Pirate Group was established to investigate the legendary Ice Witch who resisted the large whale hundreds of years ago; they, like the legendary Ice Witch, also had a passion for studying history and archaeology. In player guides, the Ice Witch Pirate Group had an incredibly extensive professional sea chart. Unlike common charts sold in stores, it not only marked the terrain but also the frequent routes of many merchant ships and warships. More importantly, it detailed the conditions of dangerous sea regions. In the nearby seas, there were many accident-prone dangerous areas. The conditions of these dangerous areas were severely overlooked, with scant internal information available. That¡¯s why the Ice Witch Pirate Group always treated their sea chart as a treasure, not readily revealing it. Often, to save time, or when encountering pirate attacks, many ships were forced to enter dangerous areas. Thus, for players who frequently engage in trade, adventure, and actions, the Ice Witch Pirate Group¡¯s sea chart could be considered crucial. Chen Qi swallowed. The areas known as dangerous territories were so called not just because of Sea Beasts, but also due to special terrains like whirlpools. If he could get this sea chart from the Ice Witch Pirate Group, it meant his navigation would no longer be limited to ordinary sea routes, but could be more bold! Under normal circumstances, to obtain the Ice Witch Pirate Group¡¯s map, one must spend a lot of effort and curry favor with the Ice Witch Pirate Group. ¡°This map is very important; I must acquire it!¡± Chen Qi thought to himself and said to the Deep Sea Merchant before him: ¡°The Ice Witch Pirate Group¡¯s sea chart, how much is it?¡± The Deep Sea Merchant made a creaking sound and extended a charcoal-black burnt finger. ¡°One million Shell Coins?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s heart missed a beat. The Deep Sea Merchant said: ¡°That¡¯s the market price. I never overcharge my customers for their first purchase, so let¡¯s say eight hundred thousand Shell Coins. This map is taboo. You might want to inquire about it. Even the forgeries are worth ¡­¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment. The Ice Witch Pirate Group¡¯s sea chart was indeed rare; in some black markets, it could fetch two million, and there was also a need to sign a strict non-disclosure agreement. Selling the Ice Witch Pirate Group¡¯s map could prompt not only pursuits from the Ice Witch Pirate Group but also from the navy. And the chance of buying counterfeit items was also very high. Chen Qi checked his backpack card; he currently had only four hundred thousand Shell Coins on hand. He would have to barter. Chen Qi picked up a bucket filled with Ghost Fire Oil. ¡°Half a bucket of Ghost Fire Oil, how about that?¡± This half bucket of Ghost Fire Oil, if sold to a weapons merchant, might bring about four hundred thousand Shell Coins, much cheaper than the price mentioned by the Deep Sea Merchant. But compared to money, the Deep Sea Merchant preferred to barter. ¡°Ghost Fire Oil¡­¡± The tentacles on the head of the Deep Sea Merchant twisted slightly. With so much ghost oil, the other party was likely a merchant specialized in collecting ghost oil. Without professional techniques, this couldn¡¯t be done. ¡°It is possible¡­¡± The Deep Sea Merchant replied, as this could expand his shop. The two of them took out the goods separately, maneuvered for five minutes, then tossed the goods onto each other¡¯s vessels. Hopefully, they aren¡¯t counterfeit¡­ Chen Qi received a one-meter-long sea map and scanned it from left to right. The map meticulously described the various terrains of dangerous territories, numerous merchant shipping routes, as well as some well-known pirate group bases. It matched the sea map he remembered. They were genuine! Chen Qi kept the sea map. At that moment, the Deep Sea Merchant glanced into the distance: ¡°Customer¡­ do you have anything else you want to buy?¡± ¡°No more.¡± Chen Qi replied. The Deep Sea Merchant picked up the black oar: ¡°Customer, if you have nothing else to buy, I should be leaving. After all, the night is still long¡­¡± The other became a lot more polite¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and asked, ¡°Where can I find you?¡± The Deep Sea Merchant was stunned for a while; having been a monster in the sea for many years, it was the first time he had seen a First Order Transcendent not run away but actually seek him out. An interesting customer¡­ The Deep Sea Merchant fell silent for a moment before replying, ¡°Near the shore, Sea Flower Island.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Chen Qi nodded. He didn¡¯t actively want to seek out the Deep Sea Merchant. With his current strength, venturing into the other¡¯s territory would undoubtedly be walking into a trap. Having more information wouldn¡¯t be a bad thing. Click, click! The Deep Sea Merchant picked up the charred lantern in his hand, lifted his head, looked towards the small houseboat¡¯s bright boat lantern, hesitated for a long time, and eventually, accompanied by mist, left the place. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± He left¡­ Chen Qi let out a long sigh. He had just completed a trade with a black skeleton whose strength far surpassed his own. This skeleton in the mist had claimed the lives of many people. In the darkness, a Second-tier Black Rabbit Gang cadre didn¡¯t survive even a second. If he hadn¡¯t encountered even more ferocious monsters and had enough understanding of the Deep Sea Merchant, he might have shown fear as well. Moreover, obtaining the sea map of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, this voyage could be called a full success! Chen Qi walked into the cabin, spread out the recently obtained sea map, and took out a pen, writing ¡°Deep Sea Merchant¡± above Sea Flower Island. Then, he positioned the pen over Moonstone City. He had traveled southeast from Moonstone City for about an hour. ¡°It should be at this position¡­¡± Chen Qi placed the pen where he currently was. At this position, there were marks for Ghost Fire Fish and bullet squids. In addition to the shipping route, various sea beasts¡¯ activity areas were also drawn¡­ Chen Qi was pleased; this sea map was even more detailed than he imagined. The sea area surrounding his current location was outlined with bright red lines. Within these red lines was a particularly dangerous area, which was also an area that ordinary vessels should never enter. He was already at the edge of a dangerous sea area. Chen Qi¡¯s pen moved towards the direction of the dangerous sea area. Not far from his current location, there was a white coral pattern. And next to the coral pattern, there was also a drawing of a black sea dragon. A nearshore overlord? Find more to read at freewebnovel Chen Qi observed this hazardous sea area. It was densely marked with many dangerous sea beasts. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It seemed that the reason for marking this area as dangerous wasn¡¯t related to whirlpools or cracks, but purely because of the sea beasts. Chen Qi paused his pen over the coral reef. From the distribution of sea beasts, this place was likely a habitat for sea beasts. Chen Qi stood up, took out the Compass, and looked out the window. Under the dim seawater, the school of Ghost Fire Fish that had just finished eating Extraordinary Fish Bait was heading towards the dangerous sea area. Chen Qi suddenly felt a surge of excitement. The night was still long; perhaps, he could take a trip to that dangerous sea area. Chapter 72 - 72 - 59: Farewell to the Sea Dragon Chapter 72 ¨C 59: Farewell to the Sea Dragon ¡°` The Ghost Fire Fish¡¯s speed became faster and faster, and soon, it disappeared at the horizon. Why did it run away¡­ Chen Qi felt somewhat reluctant, but he went inside the boat cabin and turned the direction of the small houseboat. The direction of the Ghost Fire Fish was exactly towards the dangerous sea area. Chase! Boom! The small houseboat headed towards the dangerous sea area marked on the sea chart. About twenty minutes passed. Chen Qi stepped out of the cabin, holding a kerosene lamp, carefully observing the movements on the sea surface. As he got closer to the center of the dangerous area on the sea chart, there were more and more active fish. Moray eels, flying fish, as well as electric jellyfish, black mud monsters¡­ The quantity and quality of fish in the current location were a whole level higher than in the previous sea area! If one were to fish here, they would definitely return with a full load! Chen Qi, holding the lamp, looked down, as two or three Moonlight Fish swam past below his feet. Quite pretty¡­ However, just at that moment, a loud bang sounded! The whole small houseboat suddenly shuddered! Chen Qi hurriedly leaned back to adjust his center of gravity and barely stabilized himself. This shake nearly threw him directly into the sea. What happened¡­ Chen Qi turned his head sharply to look. At the sea surface where the houseboat had just passed, there was a small, white, tree-like protrusion. It wasn¡¯t very tall above the water¡¯s surface, and in the dark of night, it was quite difficult to notice. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon closer inspection, there were quite a few such protrusions ahead. Damn, if we keep sailing like this, the boat will be smashed to pieces! ¡°Water Elves, stop the boat!¡± Chen Qi commanded, then entered the cabin and shut down the engine. As a modified boat, the small houseboat¡¯s braking system was almost nominal. Even after stopping the engine, there was still a considerable amount of inertia. Are we going to hit it anyway? Chen Qi worried. ¡°Woo!¡± The Water Elves, upon receiving the command, let out a sharp cry, then swam swiftly to the front of the small houseboat like seven well-trained crew members. ¡°Wow! Wow! Wow!¡± With their combined strength, the small houseboat stopped abruptly and even moved back a bit! ¡°Hmph!¡± The Water Elves showed a confident expression to their master. ¡°Nicely done!¡± Water Elves could be used not only for acceleration but also for braking¡­ Chen Qi praised, then picked up the lamp and carefully surveyed the surrounding sea area. The white protrusions were more like branches of a tree than rocks. On the nearby sea surface, there were far more than one protrusion of white branches. Chen Qi looked beneath the sea surface, initially believing that the sea chart marked white corals. Now it seemed, beneath the surface of this sea, there appeared to grow a gigantic tree. The farther forward he went, the bigger and stouter the protruding branches became. Chen Qi furrowed his brows. The sea area ahead was scattered with white branches. In such a place, it was impossible for any ship to pass through. Even a small vessel like the houseboat couldn¡¯t forcefully make its way through these dense white branches. Swim across? No, that would be too problematic in case of an accident. The best way would be to use a spell known as Sea Walking, but that spell could not be mastered without reaching at least Second-tier. Chen Qi shook his head and then set his gaze on the Water Elves beneath his feet. Fortunately, he was a Pet Beast Trainer with rich theoretical experience! Water Elves were naturally intelligent and should understand my intent¡­ Chen Qi gave some gestures to the Water Elves, and then placed them on the water. ¡°Woo! Woo! Woo!¡± The seven Water Elves nodded; they were all professionally trained. Following that, Chen Qi stepped out with his left foot, gingerly placing it on one of the Water Elves. He pressed down with his foot, finding it quite solid, almost like standing on land. Then, he stepped out with his right foot onto another Water Elf. Just like that, he successfully stood atop the surface of the sea! ¡°Phew, it works, but it is a bit of a test of balance.¡± Chen Qi spread his arms wide to stabilize himself. This technique of walking on the sea with the aid of Water Elves was not as simple as he thought. ¡°` After adapting for a moment, the instant he lifted his right foot, a Deep Sea Water Elf obediently swam to his landing spot. Stepping down, lifting up, stepping down, lifting again! By repeatedly performing this action, he managed to walk on the sea without using any spells. Sea Walking. Deep Sea Water Elf, youthful model! ¡°Perfect!¡± Chen Qi took a few steps and felt immense joy in his heart. He truly was a genius, having mastered an incredibly practical spell for the open sea in just a few minutes! This spell, even many second-tier mages might not be able to learn in a year! Maintain balance, maintain balance¡­ He held a lantern in his left hand and a black knife in his right, carefully walking towards the center of the sea area. The closer he got to the sea region, the more he could see the huge branches on the sea surface, and more and more schools of fish. Apart from being spectacular, this giant tree seemed to grow highly nutritious food, which was why there were so many fish around¡­ Chen Qi thought. He had never before seen such a peculiar scene as a giant white tree growing inside the sea. Before he knew it, he had already reached the center of this sea area. Chen Qi lifted his head. A massive white tree grew here, showing at least thirty meters above the water surface. And this was just the height visible above the sea. What a spectacle¡­ Chen Qi cautiously crouched down, picked up the lantern, and peered below at the roots of the white tree. The roots under the seabed were the main part of the tree. In the pitch darkness below the sea surface, he saw the giant roots extending like a staircase to the depths of the ocean, bottomless. At that moment, the quiet Deep Sea Water Elf beneath him stirred. The lantern in Chen Qi¡¯s hand swayed slightly. Stay connected with freewebnovel He saw it! At the root was a bright white fruit. And beside the fruit, there was a large black shadow. A Sea Dragon was coiled on the massive roots of the white tree! In an instant, the creature that was coiled around the roots moved abruptly, and the entire ocean seemed to shake. A tremendous oppressive force overwhelmed the sea surface at that moment, causing the surrounding fish to instantly flee from the center of the sea area. ¡°Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!¡± Aside from the two Deep Sea Water Elves at Chen Qi¡¯s feet, the other five Deep Sea Water Elves suddenly leaped out from under the water and clung to him, trembling ceaselessly. They felt an unprecedented fear! Boom! A Sea Dragon, covered in pitch-black scales, violently burst out of the water, causing huge waves, then opened its bloody, fang-filled maw and roared at Chen Qi. Roar! It was horrifying! The Deep Sea Water Elves were so frightened that they vibrated at an extremely high frequency! Such a huge case of getting up on the wrong side of the bed! Chen Qi, holding the lantern, stood up and then smiled: ¡°Long time no see, Near Sea Overlord. I didn¡¯t expect your home to be here.¡± The newcomer was none other than the acknowledged overlord of the nearby sea¡ªthe Black Ship Sea Dragon! From its youthful size and unique demeanor, it was undoubtedly the same Black Ship Sea Dragon he had encountered on his first sea journey. The resting place of the Near Sea Overlord was actually here. Chen Qi patted the Near Sea Overlord¡¯s head with his hand. Seeing the other party again brought an indescribable sense of affinity. Their tone was as dominant as ever, and the oppressive feeling was just as terrifying. He had changed since then, having mastered the Body Forging Skill and advanced to the First Order. But still, facing such a colossal creature, he could not help but feel instinctive fear. Chen Qi subconsciously glanced at the creature¡¯s mouth full of sharp teeth. The other party was gaping, begging him for Extraordinary Fish Bait. It was apparent that it really enjoyed the junk food ¡®Extraordinary Fish Bait¡¯. ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t bring a fishing rod; I can¡¯t gather Extraordinary Fish Bait. I will feed you later.¡± Chen Qi patted the Black Ship Sea Dragon¡¯s head again and then soothed the Deep Sea Water Elves. Whirring! The Deep Sea Water Elves lay trembling on his body, turning him into a vibrating electric motor! Chen Qi steadied his stance and soothed: ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, it¡¯s okay, it¡¯s just a little Sea Dragon¡­¡± After a long while, the Deep Sea Water Elves ceased trembling and looked up at their master with adoration! The Deep Sea Water Elves didn¡¯t think I tamed the Black Ship Sea Dragon with dominance, did they¡­ Chen Qi laughed, clapped his hands, and looked at the white tree before him. More than the Black Ship Sea Dragon, he was even more curious about the white tree before him. He leaped onto the white tree and then looked at the surrounding fish. This place might make for a fine sea farm. Chapter 73 - 73 - 60: Deep Sea Giant Tree Chapter 73 ¨C 60: Deep Sea Giant Tree White Giant Tree¡­ Chen Qi stood on the white tree root, gently stroking the rough bark. He picked up the black knife and lightly slashed it, and a small amount of white sap flowed out¡­ It should be nutritious¡­ He picked up the lantern and carefully inspected it again. Besides, on many branches under the sea, there were a lot of algae growing. Chen Qi stared intently and saw some fish eating the algae. From the appearance, it was the same school of Ghost Fire Fish! After Chen Qi harvested the Ghost Fire Oil from the Ghost Fire Fish, they almost lost the ability to prey on other small fish. Having no other choice, the poor fishes could only come to this place to eat some algae to supplement their nutrition. Chen Qi excitedly rubbed his hands together. This place was really great! Undoubtedly, for sea beasts, this was a natural buffet restaurant. The giant tree attracted small fish, and the small fish attracted sea beasts. And the sea beasts attracted him! The special terrain led to the number of sea beasts here being far more than in other places. Wasn¡¯t this a natural sea beast farm! Chen Qi looked at these Ghost Fire Fish. As expected, until new Ghost Fire Oil grew, Ghost Fire Fish could only stay here and eat algae. So every once in a while, he would come here to harvest the Ghost Fire Oil from the Ghost Fire Fish and earn a large sum of money. If he had a net, perhaps he could even keep the Ghost Fire Fish here. In the future, he could completely throw some weak sea beasts directly into this place. ¡°Good, good, this place is mine. Who agrees, who opposes?¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf nodded in agreement, they all agreed. With seven agreements, even the boss around here, the Black Ship Sea Dragon, had no objection! Chen Qi memorized the place, then looked at the tree root under the sea. At the root of the White Giant Tree, the Black Ship Sea Dragon¡¯s lair, there was a gleaming white fruit. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s heartbeat quickened. His intuition told him that the fruit at the root of the tree was likely a very powerful Extraordinary material. It was too far from him. With his current diving skills, it would be really difficult to get it. ¡°Deep Sea Water Elves! Go get it!¡± Chen Qi said. However, the seven Deep Sea Water Elves paused, their round blue eyes widened. They seemed to be saying, ¡°Me go?¡± That place was where the Nearshore Dominator, the Black Ship Sea Dragon, resided! ¡°Boo hoo hoo!¡± The Deep Sea Water Elves blinked their big blue eyes, pleading with their master. Please no! (>©n<)! They really didn¡¯t want to do it! These guys were quite good at acting cute¡­ For a moment, Chen Qi actually felt a bit reluctant to force them. At this moment, the Black Ship Sea Dragon, which had been waiting to be fed, looked at Chen Qi. The wise dragon understood! With a ¡®boom¡¯! It instantly dived into the sea, then used its large mouth to pick the fruit and swam back up! The entire process was as fast as a Frisbee-catching frenzied husky! ¡°Ha, ha, ha¡­¡± The Black Ship Sea Dragon swam up to the surface, opened its bloody mouth, and seemed to show off, glaring at the Deep Sea Water Elves with its copper bell-like eyes. On its huge tongue was the glowing fruit of the White Giant Tree. Chen Qi was shocked and then glared at the panicked Deep Sea Water Elves. See, what efficiency! If you don¡¯t do it, there are sea beasts that will! Black Ship Sea Dragon, you are amazing¡­ Chen Qi was overjoyed, holding the white fruit in his hand. A very special prompt appeared before his eyes. [Pale Scale Fruit: Nature Form: Cup, Lantern Description: A legendary Extraordinary potion material, cannot be consumed directly. When mixed with other materials, it can be used to create a potion that greatly enhances physical defense, inspiration, and constitution. If consumed directly, it will cause excessive inspiration, leading to temporary spiritual madness, and uncontrollable growth of white scales. Note: The fruit, which absorbs the essence of the sea, can make the body capable of resisting sea beasts and inspiration capable of seeing ghosts!] Chen Qi clicked his tongue. He recalled that this fruit was well-known on the forum. Ordinary people who took the potion made from this fruit would find their physical strength nearly comparable to Transcendents who mastered the Body Forging Skill! Besides that, it could greatly enhance inspiration. Chen Qi swallowed a mouthful of saliva. This was undoubtedly the rarest Extraordinary material he had encountered so far! The only downside was that the potency of this Extraordinary medicinal material was too strong and must be mixed with other materials to be made into a potion that could be consumed. If he took a bite now, it would be like eating a poison mushroom raw. ¡°To handle this fruit, I need a Pharmacist¡­¡± Chen Qi thought. An ordinary pharmacist simply couldn¡¯t handle a medicinal material as potent as the Pale Scale Fruit. At least a Third Rank Cup Phase [Pharmacist] was needed to process the Pale Scale Fruit. He only knew two people capable of making potions, Little Raven and the Flower Witch. No, with Little Raven¡¯s level, it¡¯s probably impossible to handle the Pale Scale Fruit! Only the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch¡¯s Third Rank profession was precisely [Pharmacist], and her skill level far exceeded anyone else¡¯s. Her powerful potion-making skills were renowned even in Moonstone City! The potions she produced were at least 30% more effective than those made by ordinary Third Rank pharmacists. Chen Qi shook his head. The Flower Witch¡¯s skills were indeed high. But he had no idea where she had gone. To find the Flower Witch, he probably needed Miracle Journalist Pei Lu. Of course, Moonstone City was not without other skilled pharmacists. However, the fee charged by Third Rank pharmacists was daunting to even think about. Their prices were enough to ruin an ordinary city family. And not everyone in this world was as kind as the Flower Witch. Power was the currency of this world. If an unbacked First Order Transcendent¡¯s life were weighed against a Pale Scale Fruit that could greatly enhance physical strength, most Transcendents would choose the Pale Scale Fruit. Seeking their help to make potions? You¡¯d be lucky if they didn¡¯t turn you into one! Chen Qi put away the Pale Scale Fruit and placed it at the bottom of his backpack card. This trip out to sea, harvesting the Pale Scale Fruit, could be considered a huge gain! ¡°Ha, ha, ha¡ª¡± The Black Ship Sea Dragon opened its mouth wide. It couldn¡¯t wait for Chen Qi to reward it with an Extraordinary Fish Bait. ¡°Ahem¡­¡± I didn¡¯t bring a fishing rod¡­ Chen Qi coughed twice. He didn¡¯t yet have the ability to dismantle knowledge, nor did he understand the principles behind using Extraordinary Fish Bait. Therefore, his Extraordinary Fish Bait required a fishing rod to use. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, follow me, little sea dragon¡­¡± Chen Qi once again used Water Walking and headed to his small houseboat. Just like that, the Deep Sea Water Dragon followed behind him. As he walked, he scanned the surrounding area once more. Apart from Ghost Fire Fish, there were two main types of sea beasts in this sea area: Bullet Squid and Black Mud. Bullet Squid, in the sea, used a skill called ¡°Bullet Dash¡± to capture prey like a bullet. It had a special oil that could be used to make an Extraordinary Potion that temporarily increased speed, but extracting it was incredibly difficult and time-consuming. Black Mud, as its name implied, was a massive piece of black mud, although it appeared weak, it was the most aggressive sea beast here. Especially towards humans, it would crawl onto ships, devouring any human it saw. But, unfortunately, this sea beast was almost worthless. The most valuable was still the Ghost Fire Fish! The materials were easy to obtain, and they were gentle by nature. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One Ghost Fire Fish was worth eight thousand shell coins! Chen Qi thought for a moment. The more Ghost Fire Fish he gathered, the more Ghost Fire Fish would come close to the White Tree area. The more Ghost Fire Fish attracted to the White Tree area, the more Ghost Fire Oil he would have. Upon arriving at the houseboat, he took out a fishing rod and condensed two Extraordinary Fish Baits, feeding them to the Black Ship Sea Dragon. The Black Ship Sea Dragon happily swam around him a few times before going back to sleep. He had been in the Dangerous Sea Domain for some time. Before dawn, Chen Qi harvested another bucket of Ghost Fire Oil, caught ten Moonlight Fish, and gathered a bit of Bullet Squid material. Busy times always flew by, and before he knew it, the day had begun to burn, illuminating the sea before him. Sunlight shined on Chen Qi¡¯s back, as if coated with a golden glaze. It was time to head back¡­ Chen Qi wiped the sweat off his forehead and steered the houseboat back onto the normal route. At this moment, a distant fleet of ships gradually sailed by. The busy fishermen, who had been working overnight, were all smiles, raising their glasses on the ships to celebrate their luck and their harvest. That night, apart from last night¡¯s mist, they neither encountered the fierce Black Mud nor the dreadful Ghost Fire Fish! Returning safe and sound with a full load, there was nothing worth celebrating more. My harvest was not small either¡­ Chen Qi adjusted the direction of his houseboat and followed behind the fleet, heading towards Moonstone City. After selling the Ghost Fire Oil, he would have enough money to upgrade his equipment again. An hour later, the bustling port appeared in their sight. Chen Qi steered the houseboat towards his familiar docking spot. However, at this moment, he noticed someone he knew on the shore. The old man from the newsstand who provided him with information. The old man was among the crowd, frowning, making a ¡°shh¡± gesture. Is he telling me not to say much? Why are you here? Chen Qi tilted his head in confusion. The old man frowned but didn¡¯t say much. At this moment, a man in a light blue uniform, wearing a beret and holding an iron rod, walked towards Chen Qi¡¯s houseboat. Judging by his attire, he was a harbor police officer, responsible for maintaining order at the port! The storm badge on his chest symbolized power and strength. He was also someone many ordinary fishermen least wanted to deal with! Being targeted by Moonstone City¡¯s police was quite troublesome. Looking for me? Chen Qi touched his chin and looked at the man. The harbor police officer, with a cigarette in his mouth and a scar on his left eye, looked exceptionally fierce. He walked up to Chen Qi, took out his badge, and coldly said, ¡°Did you kill someone? Do you know that?¡± Chapter 74 - 74 - 61 Great Internet Celebrity Chapter 74 ¨C 61 Great Internet Celebrity The port police showed their credentials briefly and then quickly tucked them back into their pocket. ¡°I¡­ killed someone?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened slightly, his mouth agape in confusion. ¡°Yes.¡± The port police took a firm stance, not wanting to give Chen Qi a chance to defend himself: ¡°Someone suspects you of killing a hunter employed by the Rabbit Tailor Shop in the hunting grounds for your own benefit.¡± Rabbit, hunting grounds¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment¡ªit was about the previous incident. In Shell Country, there was a law that prohibited harming others for monetary gain within cracks unless it was an emergency. But the cracks were places governed by strength, and coupled with the difficulty of gathering evidence, this law was practically nominal. To invoke this law, extensive eyewitness and physical evidence was needed. Usually, it was only applied when two groups engaged in a fight resulting in casualties and compensation was sought. In the hunting grounds, he had indeed fought with members of the Black Rabbit gang. But it was mutual combat, not a one-sided attack. Moreover, re-opening the crack in the hunting ground would take at least thirty days. By then, all evidence would have vanished. In other words, this was merely a suspicion, and a superficial one at that. A rather lame excuse. Get more chapters on freewebnovel sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bad news, he was falsely accused of murder. Good news, he really did kill. Chen Qi was about to speak. However, the next moment, the port police continued firmly: ¡°This incident is very serious; if handled improperly, you could face at least twenty years in prison. Now, we need you to go to the Rabbit Tailor Shop in District Three to verify something.¡± Rabbit Tailor Shop? Twenty years in prison? Just spouting anything¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t quite know how to describe it. Even if they really suspected him, shouldn¡¯t he be going to the police station? Because of concerns about the Black Rabbit gang, Chen Qi had been confined to the port and commercial streets of Moonstone City these past few days. Gangs had strict territory demarcations, and they were not allowed to cause trouble in the port and commercial streets. Heading to the Rabbit Tailor Shop in District Three. It was clear they wanted to lure him into their territory to slaughter him like a pig! Chen Qi touched his neck and looked speechlessly at the uniformed port police officer. This might not even qualify as a fabricated charge but rather a clumsy scam. His case was probably not even filed at the police station. The so-called ¡®murder¡¯ was merely a clumsy method by the Black Rabbit gang to draw him into their den. Chen Qi smiled and said cooperatively: ¡°Officer, I will go to the police station to explain this matter.¡± The port police hesitated, their steady tone suddenly quickening: ¡°No need, your case has not reached the point where we need to involve the police station. Go to the Rabbit Tailor Shop first.¡± He gripped the iron rod in his hand, intending to coerce the other party more aggressively. He sized up Chen Qi, who still had a gun tucked under his clothes and wore clothes that emitted a certain transcendent aura. He appeared very calm. The port police silently lowered their cap: ¡°This matter is still under investigation. When the investigation reaches a certain point, someone will come to find you.¡± Then, as if nothing had happened, the port police left the area. Is that it? Chen Qi crossed his arms and shook his head. What the heck! He thought the other party would come up with a decent excuse. After seeing the police leave, the old man from the newspaper kiosk who had been watching the drama closely came over: ¡°Customer, that was quite a close call, but don¡¯t worry. With the gang¡¯s power, framing someone isn¡¯t so easy.¡± The old man from the newspaper kiosk looked sympathetically at Chen Qi. He had seen such tricks too many times before. The gangs, relying on their numbers and the law, bullied the young arrivals in Moonstone City, squeezing every bit of value from them. Although he was old, he still felt indignant seeing these examples of bullies using their power to falsely accuse good people. At that moment, pedestrians by the port, seeing the police had walked away, also whispered: ¡°Yes, boss, rest assured, although there are some bad apples in the Moonstone City police force, overall there are more good ones. As long as you explain things clearly, they don¡¯t just arrest people without reason.¡± ¡°Yeah, picking on a young chef is no great feat.¡± Chen Qi looked around. Where did you all come from? Normally, this place wouldn¡¯t be so crowded. And it seemed like all these people were here waiting for him. What happened? And what are these people here for? Chen Qi came down from the boat and walked up to an old man at the newsstand, asking softly: ¡°Thanks for the heads-up, boss. Also, why are there so many people here?¡± From the way these people dressed, they weren¡¯t fishermen. Could it be that he had gotten into some trouble again? ¡°Eh?¡± The newsstand old man was startled: ¡°Hasn¡¯t Perlu told you?¡± ¡°?¡± Chen Qi looked puzzled. Following that, the newsstand owner handed Chen Qi a freshly printed Dove Times newspaper. Chen Qi opened the newspaper and quickly scanned through it. It was the latest edition, filled with recent major news: ¡°[The legendary treasure exists, and the Black Whale Group has found the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure and is now holding an unprecedented gathering! The Flower Witch appeared at the hunting grounds, slaughtering the entire field single-handedly! A person suspected to be the Blade Witch appeared in a pub for a barmaid, causing a massacre! The navy reorganized, establishing a system of three major admirals! Life changes after the Crack Tide Descended.]¡± This has nothing to do with me, right? Chen Qi looked at these headlines. The news segment on the Flower Witch didn¡¯t mention him either. Wait a minute¡­ Chen Qi flipped to the back of the newspaper. In a little corner, there was a title. Miracle Reporter Perlu¡¯s Little Fun Encounter: ¡°[During an investigation, I was so hungry I literally fell from the sky, landing on a shabby chef¡¯s boat. I thought it was just another overpriced sea restaurant, but to my surprise, it was super delicious! Indeed, during busy times, one¡¯s luck improves. This must be the goddess¡¯s reward for my hard work. Dear readers, I will strive to bring you more thrilling and explosive news!¡±] Besides the text, there was also a selfie of Perlu sitting on the flying Dove, stylishly set against the sea and a small houseboat. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi raised an eyebrow. What the heck? Is this supposed to be in the newspaper? Doesn¡¯t the management of the Dove Times care at all? And when did she take that picture? Perlu, are you posting for social media or what! After mentally commenting, Chen Qi collected his thoughts. Perlu, as the most famous journalist in Moonstone City, although only of the First Order in public perception, had built a considerable reputation through her fame and various maneuverings. In Moonstone City, there were many who loved her and many who hated her. Simply put, Perlu was a super internet celebrity! Meaning, the people in front of him, unlike the police from earlier, weren¡¯t here to cause trouble. They were purely influenced by the celebrity effect, here to eat! And judging by their excited expressions, they had been waiting quite a while. I¡¯ve become a celebrity hotspot? Chen Qi touched his head, somewhat surprised as he looked at the crowd. Chapter 75 - 75 - 62 The First Deal Chapter 75 ¨C 62 The First Deal Chen Qi looked at the expectant crowd before him. Why had things turned out this way? Why were they so idle? You see, being a chef was just a disguise for his Hunter profession! If this went on, he was afraid he would actually become one of Moonstone City¡¯s famous five-star chefs. But judging by their excited expressions, they had waited for him for a full hour in this place. And that didn¡¯t even include the time they spent contacting their connections to find him. It was hard to refuse. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Oh well, might as well complete a career task. There were ten people who had come specifically for a meal, and the small houseboat simply could not accommodate so many people. Chen Qi thought about it, moored the small houseboat in a less crowded corner, then found some wooden chairs and tables and set up a small street food stall. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, today we only have fish, no other dishes.¡± Chen Qi said. It was a good opportunity to handle all the Moonlight Fish he had caught last night and make a decent amount of money. ¡°You only offer fish, no other dishes? Is this how you run a business?¡± A clothing store owner in a plaid shirt said. ¡°Sorry everyone, we don¡¯t have many ingredients left, but today we have freshly caught Moonlight Fish.¡± Chen Qi shook his head. If he offered a full menu and kept the shop running all day, he really would become a professional chef. Just opening the shop occasionally and cooking some dishes was enough. The customers looked puzzled, but then thought to themselves. Could it be that this chef is the legendary type who seeks quality over quantity? Moreover, Moonlight Fish is not a common dish, but a real high-end dish! It greatly challenges a Transcendent Chef to enhance the natural flavor of the meat! This kind of chef truly deserved Pelu¡¯s recommendation! Chen Qi went into the boat house and placed the Moonlight Fish on the chopping board. The flesh of Moonlight Fish was delicious. To preserve the original flavor of the meat, steaming was a quite good method. He peeled off the unusable luminescent cells on the fish¡¯s skin, then removed the blood clots, innards, and other impurities. Then he washed and cut the spring onions into sections, sliced the ginger, and sprinkled some seasoning to marinate. Finally, he steamed the fish, seasoned it, drizzled oil, and lastly, sprinkled some Soul Seasoning and a bit of spring onion on top, then served it. In no time at all, a beautifully fragrant steamed Moonlight Fish was ready! [You have cooked Steamed Moonlight Fish, earning 100 Spiritual Points.] 100 Spiritual Points¡­ That was higher than the previous record of 80 Spiritual Points! The Spiritual Points provided by Transcendent ingredients were higher than those from ordinary food. Chen Qi clapped his hands and served the Steamed Moonlight Fish to the eagerly waiting customers outside. As a high-end rare ingredient, even without any processing, Moonlight Fish could sell for fifteen hundred Shell Coins. So, Chen Qi quadrupled the price: ¡°Six thousand Shell Coins per serving.¡± Six thousand Shell Coins! Everyone was surprised. Delve into stories on freewebnovel That¡¯s too cheap! ¡°Boss, do you really do business this way¡­¡± It was their first time seeing Moonlight Fish sold so cheaply. Indeed, as Pelu the reporter said, although this small shop had a simple environment, it was really affordable! Chen Qi raised an eyebrow. Even with the price quadrupled, they still found it cheap. The price of Transcendent ingredients after cooking was more outrageous than he had imagined. Ten fish would be sixty thousand Shell Coins! Chen Qi wasn¡¯t relying on being a chef to make money. After all, cooking was just a hobby, and being a Hunter was his main job. But this income was quite decent. After serving the outside customers, Chen Qi went back inside the boat house and placed two servings of Moonlight Fish on the table. The newspaper stand old man didn¡¯t sit at the small outside stall, but inside the boat house. The newspaper stand old man was a devoted fan of Moonlight Fish. Every season, he had to have a meal of Moonlight Fish. Of course, besides wanting to taste the delicious Moonlight Fish, he also had some information to share with Chen Qi. ¡°Really delicious¡­¡± The newspaper stand old man cut a small piece of fish meat with his fork, placed it in his mouth, and savored it carefully. ¡°Ah~ This preserved the original flavor of the meat! Boss, you really did a great job!¡± Soul Seasoning and Transcendent cooking greatly enhanced the natural taste of the Moonlight Fish. Outside the boat house, praises could also be heard! ¡°Delicious, and so cheap! I told you, Pelu only speaks the truth!¡± ¡°Although the presentation could be better, it certainly enhanced the flavor of the Moonlight Fish. With some wine, it would be perfect.¡± ¡°And, it seems to have successfully unlocked some Extraordinary Power.¡± ¡°Really, such a dedicated chef, and yet he has been targeted by the Black Rabbit Gang.¡± Damn it, the online store¡¯s reviews shouldn¡¯t be so bad¡­ Chen Qi smiled, and also tried a piece. [You have consumed Moonlight Fish, gaining an inspiration boost (medium), sensory enhancement, lasting approximately twelve hours.] Inspiration enhanced, along with sensory improvement. Chen Qi felt the sensations in his body. Moonlight Fish was a Transcendent ingredient, and coupled with Chef Skills, it could yield some unexpected effects. Watching the newspaper stand old man devouring big chunks of meat, Chen Qi steered the conversation back to the main topic: ¡°Boss, about that police matter, do you know anything?¡± Chen Qi was still somewhat worried. This gang clearly wouldn¡¯t let him off easily. Moreover, as expected, they were connected to the Black Whale Group. That is to say, they were related to the Black-eyed Captain of the Sawshark. With his current strength, he was good enough to take on ordinary gang members, but he was nowhere near ready to confront the Black-eyed Captain. However, he was now dressed in Hunter attire, his body had developed muscles, and he had shed the disheveled look he had when he first entered this world. The overall demeanor had changed, making it not easy to recognize him. And judging by the reaction of the Black Rabbit Gang, they clearly had no idea that he was connected with the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter. Chapter 76 - 76 - 62 The First Deal_2 Chapter 76 ¨C 62 The First Deal_2 The newsstand old man paused for a moment, then shook his head: ¡°Ah¡­ I do know some of it. It¡¯s about the Black Rabbit Gang. Lately, they have a significant operation in the works!¡± ¡°A significant operation?¡± S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Yes, although there¡¯s no concrete evidence, according to our guesswork, it¡¯s very likely that the Black Rabbit Gang will abandon their gang identity and become pirates! Moreover, they would be pirates under the Black Whale Group, one of the four great sea emperors!¡± The tone of the newsstand old man grew serious: ¡°The people of the Black Whale Group, for their rule over the distant seas, are madly gathering forces in various coastal cities, just like recruitment. And now, our navy in Shell Country is still undergoing so-called restructuring, establishing the so-called ¡®Three Great Admirals and Seven Great Legions¡¯, and they don¡¯t have the time to deal with them.¡± Join pirates? Chen Qi was startled. After the Crack Tide, the number and quality of cracks on the sea are far superior to those on land. The pirates¡¯ income will increase considerably. But a gang is tightly connected to its region, and becoming pirates means giving up their long-established connections and resources. In a sense, it indeed constitutes an extremely bold decision! Following that, the newsstand old man picked up his rum and took a swallow: ¡°If they are joining the pirates, it also means they no longer have to worry about their reputation in their own city, before leaving, do some even more ruthless acts. Apart from you, there are quite a few First Order and even Second-order Transcendents in the civilian district that the gangs have their eyes on. Those bastards, most likely because of what you acquired in the hunting grounds, are about to frame you criminally, forcibly take your possessions, and force you to join them!¡± The tone of the newsstand old man became vehement. This is typical bullying by exploiting power! He himself is a resident within the jurisdiction of the Black Rabbit Gang, and having suffered quite a bit by them, he had long harbored resentment towards the Black Rabbit Gang. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head. His current personal strength wasn¡¯t yet capable of contending against the entire gang. Even though he might manage to fight a Second-tier Hunter, facing a gang of over a hundred members, he definitely was not an opponent. But as long as he is careful, keeping himself safe under the gang¡¯s hostile view is still feasible. The newsstand old man reassured: ¡°However, don¡¯t worry too much. Perlu is currently tracking the Flower Witch. Once she deals with the Flower Witch, she will investigate the relationship between the Black Whale Group and the Black Rabbit Gang.¡± ¡°Perlu?¡± ¡°Yes, the collusion between the Black Whale Group and the gangs would also make news. She wouldn¡¯t miss it.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s pray Miss Perlu quickly locates the Flower Witch.¡± Chen Qi took a sip of his drink. The newsstand old man made a joke: ¡°By the way! You are also quite young! Perlu has a significant background. When you meet her, calling Perlu ¡®big sister¡¯ might get her to cover you.¡± ¡°To acknowledge Perlu as an elder sister? That sounds like a gang, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Chen Qi swallowed his fish meat. ¡°All the big companies in Moonstone City are maintaining a bunch of mercenaries, indeed no different from the gangs.¡± The newsstand old man gave a bitter smile: ¡°Boss, our White Dove Newspaper is also a big company, and we have employed a great number of Transcendents. In terms of strength, far surpassing the ordinary gangs in Moonstone City. However, I¡¯m different from Perlu; I¡¯m just an old man who sells newspapers, an extern staff member, barely scraping by.¡± ¡°The newspaper¡­¡± Chen Qi swallowed his fish meat. He remembered from the forums, the White Dove Newspaper seemed open but was actually a quite secretive and closed Lamp Phase organization. The newspaper never recruited outsiders, hence the guides about the newspaper were extremely rare. The newsstand old man continued eating, reiterating: ¡°Before Perlu takes action, be extremely careful.¡± ¡°I will.¡± Chen Qi remembered the Black Rabbit Gang as he looked out the ship window, gazing at the distant sea. ¡­ ¡­ In the afternoon, in the third civilian district of Moonstone City. A room inside a three-story small villa. It used to be a room brimming with a classic elegance, but now, most of the furniture had been moved out, and the entire room looked starkly bare, with only a sofa and a table left. The Black Rabbit Gang was already preparing to leave Moonstone City to become pirates, and now, they were selling off a large number of properties in the city. On the sofa in the room sat a middle-aged man with a worried face. A man wearing gold-rimmed glasses opened the door and said to the middle-aged man on the sofa: ¡°Black Rabbit, the brothers of the gang have been here for so many years, and there are still many who don¡¯t want to leave.¡± Find your next tale on freewebnovel Black Rabbit, that was the code name for the leader of the Black Rabbit Gang. But he didn¡¯t resemble a rabbit at all; from outward appearance, he was just a blonde middle-aged man, more like an overworked office worker than a gang leader. And the glasses-wearing man was the gang¡¯s vice leader. Black Rabbit took the documents handed to him by the glasses-wearing man and stated calmly: ¡°After indulging for so many days, haven¡¯t the brothers¡¯ grievances subsided yet? By the way, how¡¯s the progress on kidnapping the wives and daughters of the three dissenters and then saving them?¡± The glasses-wearing man shook his head: ¡°It was done quite well, no traces left behind. Those troublemakers, owing us favors, no longer have objections.¡± As he spoke, the glasses-wearing man heaved a sigh and asked: ¡°Black Rabbit, why must we leave Moonstone City, by using such tactics, to become pirates?¡± As a typical regional organization. The connections they had made in the civilian district, the properties they had purchased, and the shops they protected were all critical sources of income for them! Selling off their assets and buying large steamships to leave the civilian district was undoubtedly cutting off their own means of profit! Chapter 77 - 77 - 62 The First Deal_3 Chapter 77 ¨C 62 The First Deal_3 Black Rabbit lit a cigarette: ¡°Hey, did you know about the top layer of this world, the thirteen major Hunter organizations?¡± ¡°The top layer, thirteen major Hunter organizations?¡± The man with glasses asked, puzzled. Black Rabbit stood up: ¡°Yes, the thirteen major Hunter organizations. Just proceed on the Transcendent path, and at its end, you will inevitably meet them. I have personally seen a merchant from the [Chamber of Commerce] who could use other people¡¯s souls as currency to conduct demonic trades, and in the blink of an eye, a village of a thousand people became mere chips in a bargain. I couldn¡¯t believe that I was inhabiting the same world as someone with such powerful abilities.¡± ¡°Nobles¡¯ power is more terrifying than we can imagine.¡± Black Rabbit fell into reminiscence: ¡°The nobles and Hunter organizations monopolized the Transcendent resources. If it weren¡¯t for this Crack Tide, I, no we, might never have had a second chance to see these monsters. We were supposed to end up as dust on the ground, dying like sludge in the end. But this tide has granted us possibilities, a possibility toward a higher world. Join the Black Whale Group, join the wave, only then can we reach the upper layers of the world! Remaining in this civilian area, we will surely decay.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Advancing to a higher rank isn¡¯t that easy¡­¡± The man with glasses shook his head and said: ¡°Black Rabbit, your idea is good, and it¡¯s for our brothers¡¯ future. But the matter of the hunting ground and the death of Scarred Rabbit and others still makes many of our brothers uneasy. They fear that becoming pirates will lead them to die obscurely like those brothers.¡± Hearing this, Black Rabbit rubbed his forehead: ¡°This is easy to resolve, there should already be quite a few brothers believing that those who killed them were neither the Flower Witch nor the old Hunters, but another survivor, the supervisor.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Black Rabbit continued: ¡°Then it¡¯s easy to deal with. This way, our brothers will have an outlet, and we¡¯ll find an opportunity to deal with him, letting our brothers vent their emotions.¡± The man with glasses shook his head: ¡°Boss, that man is more cautious than we thought. We already bribed a port policeman this morning to try to lure him to our territory. But it was useless. The Navy is restructuring, and there have been a lot of personnel changes in the police department. Our old connections are useless now. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We can¡¯t make a move at the port, it could easily attract the Navy¡¯s attention. Moreover, his strength should be stronger than a typical First Order Transcendent, not easy to handle, and the newspaper people have mentioned him too; he¡¯s not just some ordinary man from a small island, he¡¯s also a somewhat renowned Chef.¡± Another supervisor¡­ Black Rabbit rubbed his brow: ¡°You bribed a policeman to deal with him? Idiot, that¡¯s not a person a small-time cop can handle. Being chosen as a supervisor, even our executives might not be his match. We must be cautious in dealing with him. Trust me, in the crack, his rating is second only to the Flower Witch.¡± ¡°So what should we do?¡± The man with glasses asked, puzzled. The Black Rabbit gang had always bullied the weak and feared the strong; it had been a long time since they had taken on a tough challenge. The brothers of the Black Rabbit gang now needed a resolution, an explanation for their brothers¡¯ tragic deaths in the hunting ground, an explanation that would allow them to become pirates. Black Rabbit was silent for a moment and then asked: ¡°How much longer until the Black Rabbit, equipped with a water bullet system, is completed?¡± The Black Rabbit, a steamship purchased by the gang for a large sum, not only was equipped with cannons but also with a transcendent weapon system resembling torpedoes! They believed that with this large steam ironclad ship, they could make a name for themselves near the sea. ¡°Three days.¡± ¡°Does that man go out to sea?¡± The man with glasses thought for a moment and answered: ¡°He¡¯s a Chef, seems to go fishing out at sea. Speaking of which, we had an executive who went after him on his own and we haven¡¯t heard back yet. But according to the information I¡¯ve gathered, it¡¯s very likely he¡¯s been attacked by either Ghost Fire Fish or a Deep Sea Merchant.¡± Went after him on his own, then no news¡­ Black Rabbit fell into thought: ¡°Let¡¯s pause the actions for now.¡± Read exciting tales at freewebnovel This man¡¯s strength is definitely not as simple as imagined. In Black Rabbit¡¯s view, the clearance of the hunting ground might be related to this man. They can¡¯t make a move at the port; the law protects him. But atop the great sea, just like the crack, it¡¯s a lawless land not governed by any laws. No matter how strong he is, he is still just a human. Under a large steamship, he is as fragile as an ant. The reformed Black Rabbit gang needed an operation to establish confidence for their future maritime ventures! Black Rabbit, pacing back and forth while smoking, asked again: ¡°Are you sure he goes out to sea?¡± ¡°Sure, this time he even caught quite a few Moonlight Fish.¡± Hearing this, Black Rabbit¡¯s calm face finally curled into a faint smile: ¡°Next time he goes out to sea, we go too. We need to let our brothers know that the money earned from being pirates is no less than in the gang. Just right, make this operation our first business deal since transforming into pirates.¡± Chapter 78 - 78 - 63 Qi Power Chapter 78 ¨C 63 Qi Power The sky was overcast, drizzling lightly. Three days later, at the port of Moonstone City. Chen Qi pressed his hands on his constantly heaving abdomen, feeling the inhalation and exhalation, as well as the flow of Spiritual Power throughout his body. During these three days, he hadn¡¯t caused any trouble but instead devotedly cared for the Ghost Fire Fish while practicing the White Mist Breathing and Blade Body Forging Skills. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, contrary to his expectations, the Black Rabbit Gang, which should have caused chaos, only resorted to verbal threats despite looking for trouble with him repeatedly. It was like the calm before a storm. Facing the Black Rabbit Gang and the unknown threats from the sea, only strong physical power could ensure his safety. Breathing techniques and body forging were prerequisites for many skills and equipment and were also important benchmarks for whether a First Order player met the combat standards. ¡°Whew¡­¡± Chen Qi slowly exhaled a breath, feeling a burning sensation throughout his body. Thump thump! His heart beat strongly and powerfully. On his body, a layer of invisible gas had already formed! ¡°I¡¯ve done it!¡± Chen Qi was overjoyed. [You have fully mastered the Blade Body Forging Skill, constitution +5, slight increase in defense.] [You have mastered the White Mist Breathing, agility +2] [You have mastered Qi Power (White Mist type), which can enhance your body or attach Qi Power to your weapon.] After days of practice, he had finally completely assimilated the body forging and breathing techniques. Next, Chen Qi instructed the Deep Sea Water Elf to bring him two apples and toss them into the air. Then, grabbing the black blade, he leaned forward in a sword-drawing posture. A flash of the blade! The black blade produced a harsh swooshing sound. Without the blade even touching the apples, they were sliced into halves. An invisible Qi Power clung to the blade, then transformed into blade energy during the slashing, cutting the apples near the blade into two halves. Qi Power, which can be used for defense and attack, is a comprehensive enhancement for a First Order Transcendent! Now, his constitution had reached 23 points, and his agility reached 22 points. Now, even if someone attacked him with a knife or shot him with a regular bullet, it wouldn¡¯t be a big deal! However, he had only mastered the simplest usage of Qi Power and couldn¡¯t yet produce those incredibly powerful blade energies. Regardless, he now had the strength to pass through ordinary D-level cracks. Chen Qi immediately stripped off his shirt, took out his newly bought small mirror, and looked at himself. Now, his body had shed its frail form, displaying firm contours. He had the kind of figure that seemed slim clothed but muscular unclothed. At the same time, bolstered by his muscles, the blue spider Sea Beast pattern on his back appeared even more terrifying! ¡°Whew, it wasn¡¯t easy mastering the body forging and breathing techniques. I¡¯ve finally reached the average level of first-order noobs mentioned on player forums.¡± Delve into stories on freewebnovel Chen Qi reflected, putting his shirt back on. While it might only be considered ¡®average level¡¯ by players; mastering breathing techniques and body forging had already put him ahead of most first-order Transcendents in the New Day world. Even the player-acclaimed best academy style startup hardly produces such a strong powerhouse in such a short time! But in the crowded New Day game player forums, his accomplishment would probably be met with comments like ¡°inferior to sports students,¡± ¡°that¡¯s it?¡±, ¡°needs more training,¡± ¡°can you tackle a tiger?¡± He still needed to press on. Chen Qi stored the black blade into his backpack card, then walked inside the boat house to the miscellaneous box to check his newly purchased fishing nets and fish feed. Over these days, by catching Ghost Fire Fish in the White Tree area, he had amassed three barrels of Ghost Fire oil. He had sold a barrel in batches to various weapon stores, earning a total of eight hundred thousand Shell Coins! He had refrained from selling two barrels for fear that the abundance of Ghost Fire oil might intimidate the store owners and arouse suspicion. Ghost Fire Fish were relatively rare Transcendent creatures, and he had almost depleted the entire White Tree area of them unknowingly. Now, the White Tree area no longer had tales of fierce Ghost Fire Fish, only some pitiful little fish surviving on seaweed. To help the Ghost Fire Fish regenerate their oil faster and regain their prowess, Chen Qi bought some feed, planning to reward these Ghost Fire Fish. Meanwhile, he planned to return to the White Tree area and practice the advanced Water Walking skill ¡°Water Sprinting¡± with the Deep Sea Water Elf! Chen Qi decided on his target and walked out of the boat house, looking towards the large ship in the distance. Recently, a black steam ironclad ship had appeared at the port. Moreover, from time to time, people on the ship glared at him with ferocious eyes. Chen Qi was not one to sit and wait for disaster. In the past few days, he had also spent money to gather intelligence on the Black Rabbit Gang. The members of the Black Rabbit Gang were fully preparing to set sail. This black steam ironclad ship was, indeed, a large vessel the Black Rabbit Gang had purchased with a huge sum! Within the Black Rabbit Gang, more and more people wanted to kill him and saw him as the murderer of Scar Rabbit. A vicious fierceness flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Although he was generally mild-mannered, he was not without temper, and his patience had its limits. He had never liked gangs that bullied the weak by relying on their numbers. Add to that the constant severe malice released by the gang due to their numbers. If it¡¯s a fight they want, then a fight they¡¯ll get! This method of threatening in various ways was utterly annoying! Chen Qi held his collector at his waist and had already entertained the idea of ¡®stealth kill.¡¯ Unfortunately, the other party was ultimately a gang from the city! Moonstone City, no matter how chaotic, still had its own order. Within Moonstone City¡¯s law enforcement, there were powerful Transcendents of Scales. Scales symbolized rules, order, balance, laws, and other elements. For these Transcendents of Scales, the order of Moonstone City was inviolable. In Moonstone City, it was not wise for him to act rashly; otherwise, he might truly end up in prison. The level of perversion among the criminals in Shell Country¡¯s prison was no less than that on Earth. From the current situation, it seemed like they would soon set sail. And that would be his chance! Boom boom boom! Chen Qi returned to his small houseboat, started the engine, and set off towards the dangerous waters of White Tree Territory. The small houseboat gradually left the port. However, not long after, Chen Qi heard the roaring sound of steam coming from behind him. He walked to the side of the boat house and carefully looked back through the boat window. A huge steam ironclad ship was cutting through the waves at sea, like a steel fortress shuttling over the ocean. The steam engine emitted a booming sound, and the ship¡¯s body stirred up waves as if paving a path for its hunt. This was the Black Rabbit Gang¡¯s ironclad ship! ¡°Heading for me?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s heart pounded violently, and his pupils inadvertently widened. He had seen large ships before. But this was the first time he had seen a large ship coming for him! On this ocean, the Black Rabbit was like a giant, ferocious rhinoceros chasing a poor little duck. Chen Qi lifted his head and activated the Skill ¡®Hunter¡¯s Eye,¡¯ looking into the distance. Just then, he could vaguely make out a tattooed bald man on the steam ironclad ship, making a throat-slashing gesture towards him. Chasing me on the sea? Chen Qi blinked and the corners of his mouth slightly curled up. The Black Rabbit Gang was actually mobilizing an ironclad ship loaded with its members just to eliminate him! Since arriving in the new world, he had never had experience battling large ships. But for some reason, at this moment, facing an ironclad ship, facing an entire gang¡¯s pursuit, he felt no fear whatsoever. Instead, he felt an intense passion! A passion for them to experience the fear of the ocean on this brand new ironclad ship! Chen Qi silently turned his head back, walked into the boat house, and activated the overdrive mode on his small houseboat. Chapter 79 - 79 - 64 Racing Boats on the Sea Chapter 79 ¨C 64 Racing Boats on the Sea The sky darkened, as if a massive black curtain had lowered itself upon the heavens. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Above the dreary sea, the enormous Black Rabbit pursued the small room boat with all its might. Aboard the steam armored vessel Black Rabbit. On the bow, a tattooed bald man laughed loudly, spreading his arms and addressing the leader of the Black Rabbit gang: ¡°How does it feel, huh? The thrill of the wind at sea! But I never expected that an armored boat would give its first chase to a chef¡¯s little boat. Isn¡¯t this a classic case of the strong bullying the weak? Even if we rob them, it¡¯s just half a million Shell Coins!¡± The bald man aboard the Black Rabbit was from the Black Whale Group, sent to guide the Black Rabbit gang¡¯s maritime journey as an ¡®expert¡¯. Black Rabbit lit a cigarette and leaned on the rail: ¡°Half a million Shell Coins? You¡¯re underestimating the people we¡¯re after. You also overlooked the price of a Transcendent chef, who alone could fetch at least three million Shell Coins. If the chef has practiced the Body Forging Skill, the price could double.¡± ¡°Underestimating? Are you questioning my judgment? I hope he¡¯s as big as they get!¡± The bald man said angrily, his temper flaring. Black Rabbit frowned and picked up a telescope, gazing at the small room boat in the distance. They had been chasing for a while now. But the small room boat constantly maintained a safe distance from the Black Rabbit. Black Rabbit questioned: ¡°Didn¡¯t you say we could catch up to him in ten minutes?¡± That little boat is pretty fast¡­ the bald man yelled out: ¡°I¡¯m a professional, we won¡¯t lose track. This boat¡¯s got decent hardware. But don¡¯t worry, this kind of small boat can¡¯t maintain high speed for too long, as long as we keep chasing! We¡¯ll catch up with it eventually!¡± ¡°I love watching these little boats trying to flee!¡± The bald man explained, then commanded loudly: ¡°Add coal to the boiler! And initiate the overheating mode!¡± At the bald man¡¯s roar, the ironclad vessel emitted an unprecedented roar, like a deranged colossal iron bull! Chase! Full pursuit! As expected, with the engine firing on all cylinders, the Black Rabbit rapidly closed the distance with the small room boat. Then, after a minute, the gap widened again. ¡°¡­¡± Black Rabbit shot the bald man a glance: ¡°That¡¯s your full power? Can you actually do it?¡± The bald man¡¯s face turned bright red as he retorted: ¡°What¡¯s the rush! Are you the expert, or am I!¡± Black Rabbit shook his head. The Black Rabbit¡¯s speed was simply too slow! The engine of the small room boat was a product of Steam Hand, which could accelerate further in overclocking mode. Combined with a deep-sea Water Elf brand booster, it could fly! Unless it was a large military vessel produced by the Hammer Phase industry, catching up to his little room boat was not an easy task. As long as Chen Qi wanted, he could easily shake off the Black Rabbit. Above the vast sea, the two vessels relentlessly chased each other! The bald man kept yelling: ¡°Chase! Keep chasing! Full chase!¡± Yet, the shouting was of no use. Whenever there seemed a glimmer of hope for the Black Rabbit, the small room boat would speed up. The distance between them always maintained at a delicate range. Thus, the two sides continued this for a full hour. Drip-drip! Raindrops hit Black Rabbit¡¯s face. Black Rabbit wiped the rain off his face and asked: ¡°Hey, man from Black Whale Group, is it possible for two boats to have such similar speeds?¡± For an hour, the two boats had maintained such a distance. Black Rabbit¡¯s instincts from years mingling in gangs told him this was too coincidental. This made Black Rabbit think of the times they used bunny girls as bait. Always keeping the enticing bunny girl at a distance, then leading the target into a dark corner. Read additional stories on freewebnovel The bald man gripped his chin with his hand: ¡°Are you saying he¡¯s luring us? Have you lost your mind?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just putting forth a low-probability, reasonable hypothesis.¡± ¡°Shut up! Are you guessing or what? Are you the expert, or am I!¡± ¡°Let me tell you, on some small vessels, a special engine is installed that has an overheating mode, which can temporarily increase the boat¡¯s speed! The fluctuating speed of that small boat is exactly due to this reason!¡± After explaining, the bald man chuckled: ¡°But, this overheating mode is ultimately limited and cannot be used continuously. Haven¡¯t you seen, their little boat is already trembling? We¡¯re about to catch up.¡± Black Rabbit frowned, looking towards the distance. Just as the bald man had said, the speed of the small room boat was decreasing. The distance between them and the Black Rabbit was rapidly closing! Is this what a professional looks like¡­ Black Rabbit was slightly alarmed. Seeing this, the bald man proudly displayed his teeth etched with a black whale: ¡°You should learn from this!¡± Then, the bald man issued another command to slow down the Black Rabbit. He said leisurely: ¡°We¡¯re about to catch up! How should we divide it up? This person¡¯s belongings, including his selling value, I want 30%. By the way, do you want me to tell you about our Black Whale Group¡¯s rules for splitting loot?¡± ¡°We haven¡¯t caught him yet, and you¡¯re already talking about splitting the loot?¡± Black Rabbit changed the subject. According to his estimation, the value of Chen Qi far exceeded his expectations. Moreover, just shouting on the boat and already thinking about taking 30%! The bald man clenched his fist: ¡°Haven¡¯t caught him? Facing our ironclad ship and over fifty brothers, what can he do, huh? Well, 30%, do you accept?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see what he has first¡­¡± Black Rabbit furrowed his brows. He looked around, seeing some protruding white branches above the sea surface. At that moment, the small room boat¡¯s speed continued to slow down until it gradually stopped. The bald man raised his hand: ¡°Slow down! All you youngsters of Black Rabbit Gang, come to the bow, let me show you what it means to be a pirate!¡± With a thunderous noise, the Black Rabbit stopped beside the small room boat, the bow facing it directly. At that moment, Chen Qi walked out of the cabin, raised his head, and looked towards the people on the bow of the steam armored vessel. The path ahead was the Land of White Trees, impassable any further. However, the speed of the Black Rabbit had been slower than he expected, and he had decreased his speed several times throughout. They almost lost them! The members of the Black Rabbit Gang walked to the bow, their eyes fierce: ¡°Overseer, was it you who killed Scarface Rabbit Big Brother!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been chasing you for a long time! You must pay with blood today.¡± Bang! In anger, someone shot at Chen Qi. Chen Qi carried a fishing rod in his right hand and a black knife in his left, not dodging. With the Hunter¡¯s dynamic vision, he could clearly predict the bullet¡¯s trajectory. From the moment the other party fired the gun, he knew the bullet was off. ¡°Quiet! What are you doing, didn¡¯t your leader ever teach you any rules!¡± At that moment, the bald man shouted loudly. Suddenly, the whole Black Rabbit ship fell silent. The bald man, a professional hired by the Black Whale Group, was a powerful Second-order Transcendent. The bald man smiled, revealing teeth engraved with a black whale pattern: ¡°Let me introduce myself, I¡¯m with the Black Whale Group. Little chef, you¡¯re quite brave to not dodge bullets! I respect you as a warrior. Our Black Whale Group is about to become the true emperor of the Witch Sea, and it¡¯s precisely the time for us to use people! How about it? You give up some things, and we¡¯ll consider our grievances settled. We could even let you join our new ship, the Black Rabbit!¡± Settling the score¡­ Upon hearing this, Black Rabbit instantly furrowed his brows. They had long attributed the deaths of Scarface Rabbit and the others at the hunting ground to the opponent to avenge their brothers. If Chen Qi were to join their Black Rabbit, it would inevitably cause strong dissatisfaction among the brothers! This could even lead to mutiny on board! Black Rabbit was about to speak, interrupting the bald man. But at this moment, the bald man patted him on the butt. ¡°!¡± Black Rabbit immediately understood; the people of the Black Whale Group didn¡¯t actually want him to join the Black Rabbit, it was just a nasty joke to taunt him. Giving hope and then despair, this was the cruel pleasure of pirates who lived at sea for a long time. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Giving you guys things, can I join you?¡± ¡°Yes, consider it a membership fee. We value you as a talent.¡± ¡°This is my most valuable possession.¡± Chen Qi reluctantly glanced at the fishing rod, then with a burst of muscle strength, he tossed the rod towards them. This fishing rod was the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s salary deduction from the crew, saving up for this limited fishing rod; it was extremely expensive, possibly even costing more than two hundred thousand Shell Coins! The bald man caught the rod and examined it closely. Just as he expected, in this situation, the opponent showed no hint of resistance and behaved very submissively. Gorgeous stuff! Indeed a brand item. But why is there a strange bait on this fishing rod? The bait appeared to be made of Spiritual Power. The bald man asked smilingly: ¡°What is this?¡± Chen Qi calmly replied: ¡°Extraordinary Fish Bait, I was just about to go fishing.¡± Fishing at this time, you¡¯re quite humorous¡­ the bald man asked smilingly: ¡°Fishing for what?¡± ¡°Black Ship Sea Dragon.¡± Drip! Drip! The sea breeze blew, and raindrops continuously hit everyone¡¯s faces. At that instant, the entire Black Rabbit vessel plunged into an indescribable silence, a death-like silence. All smiles and expressions of hatred froze in that moment. The bald man swallowed. The Black Ship Sea Dragon is the scientific name for the overlord of the nearby seas. This must be a joke. It¡¯s a joke, right! Logically, they shouldn¡¯t be so quiet. Boom! Only then did a thunderclap break the silence. Black Rabbit perked up his ears, instinctively retreating to the side. Why had everyone fallen silent? The bald man caught his breath; he now stood on an ironclad ship with no reason to feel any fear. He should continue toying with the opponent. The bald man calmed down and touched the fishing rod with his hand: ¡°This rod is nice, but as a membership fee, it¡¯s still not enough, is it?¡± ¡°Not enough?¡± Chen Qi looked up, silently picking up the black knife while assuming a battle stance. Dare to attack us¡­ The bald man immediately showed a fierce look: ¡°What about you, you want to resist?¡± ¡°Yes, and let me remind you, we have a bite.¡± ¡°We have a bite!?¡± The bald man didn¡¯t catch on immediately; seeing Chen Qi didn¡¯t stop his actions, he picked up his shotgun, ready to shoot Chen Qi¡¯s chest. ¡°You¡¯re asking for death¡­¡± Boom! In an instant, a gigantic figure surged from the sea at unimaginable speed, rushing towards the Extraordinary Fish Bait! The shadow was like a pitch-black small hill. Boom! Boom! Boom! The ironclad ship¡¯s steel hull shattered in an instant like tofu. A terrifying tear suddenly appeared on the steel bow. And the bald man, the strongest on the Black Rabbit, was during this impact thrown high into the air, only to crash heavily back down, his body torn and mangled. What happened? The crowd scrambled in confusion, having never seen such a terrifying creature. Its scales shimmered with a cold, dark-metallic sheen, radiating a suffocating chill. The shadow curved its body, biting off the bait that landed on the ship, then lifted its enormous head, opening its huge mouth. Its eyes, like brass bells, seemed to burn with the fire of hell. Roar! The bleeding mouth opened! A deafening roar tore through the sea¡¯s silence! The Black Rabbit Gang¡¯s crew, untrained professionally, faced a large sea beast, and their innate fear made their heart rates spike in terror. However, on the steam ship, there was no land for them to flee. People kept retreating, converging by the ship¡¯s edge into a small group. As the shadow opened its terrifyingly wide mouth¡­ All on board realized the existence before them. It was the legendary overlord of the nearby seas¡­ Chapter 80 - 80 - 65: The Black Rabbit Chapter 80 ¨C 65: The Black Rabbit Under the gloomy sky, the torrential rain continuously pounded on the Black Rabbit. The Sovereign of the Nearby Seas¡¯ scaled body slid across the deck, cutting fresh, deep marks. Before boarding, under the guidance of Black Whale Group personnel, the Black Rabbit gang had learned how to start the boiler, how to deal with storms, and how to handle sharks and cannon fire. Now, they were facing the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas. ¡°We¡¯ve just learned how to steer the ship.¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense, get your weapons out!¡± ¡°Where¡¯s the expert? Expert, save us!¡± The Black Rabbit gang glanced at the expert at the bow of the ship. The Black Whale Group expert, who had been holding a shotgun, now lay on the deck, his body gruesomely mangled by the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas¡¯ attack. Amid the howling storm, fear turned into chaos, and chaos into the instinct to survive. Experience new tales on m v|l e-NovelFire The Black Rabbit gang members picked up their fighting guns and aimed them at the massive creature before them. Driven by a gangster¡¯s instinct, the leader of Black Rabbit yelled out: ¡°Do not fire!¡± Before possessing absolute strength, attacking the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas was a direct path to self-destruction! However, under the oppressive presence of the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas, the leader¡¯s command was utterly ineffective. The Black Rabbit gang picked up their firearms and pulled the triggers. They believed that all their fears stemmed from insufficient firepower! Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat! Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tatat! The sound of gunfire and scales clashing emitted brilliant sparks. A round of bullets was quickly exhausted. Under the full firepower of the Black Rabbit gang, the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas, the Black Ship Sea Dragon, slowly turned its head. Its copper bell-like wise blue eyes blinked, as if saying, ¡°Ah, are you shooting at me?¡±. The members of the Black Rabbit gang reloaded their rounds while retreating. Boom! The Sovereign of the Nearby Seas opened its massive jaws and charged towards the gang members shooting at it. On this chaotic ship, the only person who could keep calm was the leader of the Black Rabbit gang, a man who had survived many gang fires. ¡°Anyone who can still move, abandon the ship, follow me to the lifeboat.¡± In the storm, Black Rabbit shielded himself from the rain with his hand, struggled to light a cigarette, straightened his suit, and quickened his pace along the slanted deck towards the ¡°lifeboat¡±. He kept muttering to himself to stabilize his emotions. ¡°The Sovereign of the Nearby Seas is a beast, but judging from its current size, it¡¯s just a juvenile, its attacking desire is limited.¡± ¡°The key to escaping is not the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas, but the chef from before, who led us into this trap, to the territory of the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas.¡± ¡°A chef could actually pull off such a dangerous move. Our lifeboat is limited in speed, the best escape tool, is that chef¡¯s boat.¡± ¡°The best course of action is to seize the other party¡¯s boat, then escape.¡± ¡°No, no, he was too calm, showing none of the respect that should be accorded to the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas.¡± Saying this, Black Rabbit leaned towards the side of the ship and looked out over the sea. Out on the sea, Chen Qi had already descended from the cabin boat and was walking on the water. He walked slowly, his black blade slicing through the water. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Beyond that, masses of black mud, as if answering the call of the sea, streaked past beneath his feet. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Black Rabbit bit down on his cigarette: ¡°How could a First Order Transcendent possibly master Water Walking?¡± Water Walking required a very high degree of control over Spiritual Power. Black Rabbit curiously asked, ¡°Chef, why can you master Water Walking? Are you a newly trained Mage Apprentice from the Shell Country Navy?¡± Even with the enhancement of a Skill Card and the official training of Shell Country, this was not a Skill that a First Order Transcendent should have easily mastered. Chen Qi turned his head, ¡°Navy? No, just an unregistered Hunter.¡± While shifting the topic to divert attention, Black Rabbit walked towards the lifeboat, ¡°Not the navy, really? I thought you were sent by the navy to eliminate us.¡± Qi Power! Chen Qi circulated Qi Power within his body and with a big jump, he landed directly onto the deck, blocking the path of Black Rabbit to the lifeboat. The nearshore overlord had the nature of a wild beast and limited intelligence. Luring the nearshore overlord with food was a relatively reliable method. At the moment, the nearshore overlord dashed toward the restaurant on the Black Rabbit just like a greedy husky, giving the people of Black Rabbit¡¯s gang a little ¡®foodie¡¯ shock. Chen Qi, on the deck of the Black Rabbit, looked toward the Black Rabbit standing in front of him. Many things still needed his personal involvement. However, in these waters, it was not just the nearshore overlord that was a sea beast. Black Mud, a slime-like sea beast, although not as notorious as the nearshore overlord, was also extremely dangerous. A large mass of Black Mud writhed beneath the Black Rabbit, continuously gathering and climbing up the side of the ship like a giant black hand rising from the sea, clutching the Black Rabbit in its grasp. In fact, the temper of the Ghost Fire Fish in this sea area was also very volatile. If the Ghost Fire Fish had not been plucked clean, the current scene would have been even more spectacular. Black Mud spread onto the deck, enveloping and devouring any humans in its sight. For some reason, some Black Mud also ran up from Chen Qi¡¯s non-slip Hunter boots, along his thigh, and into his clothes. The Black Mud adhered to Chen Qi¡¯s body but did not attack. This scene, in the eyes of Black Rabbit, made the ordinary Chen Qi seem all the more terrifying. The people of the Black Rabbit Gang all looked toward Chen Qi, entwined in Black Mud. ¡°Monster¡­¡± ¡°Why can he stand within the Black Mud!¡± ¡°This guy is definitely not normal! He¡¯s a monster! The monster who lured us here!¡± The people of the Black Rabbit Gang backed away, and in this storm, they even dared not look directly at Chen Qi. At that moment, only one person stepped forward. Bang! Black Rabbit took a step forward. If even he, the leader, shrank back, then of the fifty people on board, who could confront the man in front of them! Who else could live to return! As the gang leader, Black Rabbit had mastered the Breathing Skill and the Body Forging Skill, and also possessed a powerful small armor. Chen Qi took a deep breath and circulated the airflow within his body. A desire for battle warmed his heart and brought him in front of Black Rabbit. Whether it was the Breathing Skill or any other skill, they could only improve in real combat! It was time to feel the strength of a Second-tier enemy in this world! ¡°Perhaps I am meant to choose the Blade Phase¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes hardened as his fingers gently slid across the blade, igniting the Ghost Fire Oil coated on it. Blue flames lit up the gray sea. Black Rabbit¡¯s eyes were no longer weary, and he tore open his own clothes, ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect to use this the first time out at sea.¡± On his robust body, a large number of steam pipes were attached to his skin, resembling a multitude of dark tattoos. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. The latest model of Black Rabbit¡¯s small armor, and moreover, a rare implanted type! Chapter 81 - 81 - 66: The Beginning of the Legend Chapter 81 ¨C 66: The Beginning of the Legend Under the storm. On the gray ship, Chen Qi, dressed in Hunter¡¯s attire, stood amidst the pouring rain, like the reaper of lives in the storm. Black Rabbit stepped forward slowly, mustering up his courage, with a determined look in his eyes, he assumed a professional boxer¡¯s stance, ¡°There is a rank gap between you and me, you are the challenger!¡± The next second. He accelerated with all his might against the storm and threw a punch. This punch not only combined his Qi power but also the strength of his implanted armor, crashing toward Chen Qi¡¯s chest like a sledgehammer. Clang! Chen Qi activated the Hunter¡¯s Eye. With the dynamic vision granted by the Hunter¡¯s Eye, he successfully saw through the trajectory of the punch and blocked it with his black blade, which ignited with ghost fire. The ghost fire, enchanted by ghost fire oil, could even damage steel. Coupled with the black Qi, despite Black Rabbit¡¯s strong body-forging skill, he could not withstand this dual attack. The black Qi and ghost fire instantly set his iron fist ablaze, causing blood to splatter! As the leader of the gang, Black Rabbit had rich combat experience and, after years of effort, had overcome the weaknesses of his Black Rabbit-type small armor. His speed and reaction far surpassed those of a First Order Transcendent! He did not hesitate, quickly retracting his fist and kicking off forcefully with both legs to get to Chen Qi¡¯s side. A large amount of black steam pillars suddenly erupted from Black Rabbit¡¯s body. It was the overload mode of the armor! The new Black Rabbit-type armor, manufactured by the workshop, allowed him to execute moves beyond his limits. However, as a price, his body would sustain severe damage after the attack. But before Black Rabbit could fully unleash his attack, a large amount of black sludge crawled onto his body, wrapping him layer by layer. His movement slowed¡ª¡ª Chen Qi let out a long breath, both hands gripping the black blade, imbuing it with Qi power. Diagonal slash! The flaming blade cut from his opponent¡¯s abdomen, along his chest and neck, to his face, carving out a crimson blood groove! Boom! Boom! The bloodied Black Rabbit rolled several times on the deck. Under the attack of the black sludge, Black Rabbit could not throw his punch, and was slashed down to the deck by the black blade. Cough, cough! Black Rabbit lay on the ground, letting the raindrops hit his face. He coughed twice, ¡°I lost.¡± He did not get up again. From the previous attack, he had already realized that Chen Qi was no ordinary First Order Transcendent. Stay updated with m-v l|-NovelFire ¡°This was a battle that could not be won. From the moment we came to this sea, we had lost, didn¡¯t we?¡± He admitted defeat¡­ Chen Qi picked up the black blade, looking down at Black Rabbit at his feet. ¡°Yes.¡± A Second-tier Transcendent already had a formidable physique, and combined with steam armor, his true strength was far beyond what was visible. If it were an arena without external interference, the two would have at least fought for ten rounds. As Black Rabbit said, the moment the Black Rabbit docked in this sea, there was no chance of survival. He was not the kind of man who would keep fighting before his death. In this final moment, Black Rabbit had no thoughts of battle, just wanting to reminisce as much as he could. If he was going to die, he might as well die a bit more comfortably. Now, reconciliation was impossible. Black Rabbit let the heavy rain wash over his body, ¡°So this is the sea. If I have to die, at least it¡¯s not in the city¡¯s mud.¡± Bloodied, he lay on the ground, coughing up a lot of blood. The black sludge slowly crawled onto his body, eroding his flesh. ¡°Boss!¡± Everyone looked towards Chen Qi. Members of the Black Rabbit gang mustered up the courage, aiming their guns at Chen Qi, preparing to ambush him. However, before they could attack. The Nearshore Dominator emerged from the restaurant, then came to Chen Qi¡¯s side, lowering its head submissively and opening its mouth wide. The Nearshore Dominator had bitten into the food from the Black Rabbit ship¡¯s restaurant, but still found the Extraordinary Fish Bait the best! Chen Qi extended his hand, patted the Black Ship Sea Dragon, then took out a fishing rod, condensing an Extraordinary Fish Bait. ¡°Good job, little Sea Dragon.¡± The Nearshore Dominator quickly snapped up the Extraordinary Fish Bait. Under the torrential rain, everyone silently lowered their guns. It was an incredible sight¡­ Black Rabbit strained to lift his head, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that besides that childhood encounter, I would be lucky enough to meet a top-tier monster before my death.¡± As a child, Black Rabbit had seen a powerful soul merchant. To meet those powerful monsters again, he would have given up all his land-based property to come to this sea. But he never expected that a chef he thought he could easily crush would make him feel that childhood fear again. On the brink of death, Black Rabbit turned his head and asked, ¡°May I ask, what family are you from? And which Hunter organization are you associated with?¡± ¡°Associated with a Hunter organization?¡± Chen Qi blinked. The other party actually asked him this question. He was quite familiar with the settings of the New Sun game. According to the game¡¯s setting, before the New Sun had risen, in a place shrouded in darkness, humanity had lived in struggle. That era was called the Era of Darkness. In that dark world, humans faced swarms of monsters every day, and only by hunting monsters could they survive. People who hunted monsters in that era were usually called Hunters. Eventually, through the course of history, bounded by thirteen Nature Forms, thirteen great Hunter organizations rose to dominate the Dark Era. In the legend of the New Sun, the strongest of these thirteen Hunter organizations traveled a long path, eventually reaching the crack in the sky and obtaining the seed of the day, igniting a new sun. On the surface, with the rise of the New Sun and the establishment of the Six Kingdoms, the names of the thirteen great Hunter organizations were no longer familiar to ordinary people. But in reality, even after a millennium of refinement, these Hunter organizations still held significant influence, shaping the course of the world. For example, Shell Country, which governed the [Shell] and [Hammer], had two major Hunter organizations, the ¡°Commerce Guild¡± and the ¡°Workshop.¡± The establishment of cities, commercial rules, the formation of heavy industry companies, the use of city-destroyer mecha, and the promotion of official Shell Country Transcendents were all influenced by these two organizations. These two organizations were highly bound to the royal family of Shell Country. This was not a secret; it was a common understanding among high-order Transcendents. The thirteen great Hunter organizations were recognized as the upper class of this world. And indeed, there were many pathways to these classes. From childhood inspiration tests to military assessments around the age of eighteen, annual college exams, to promotion assessments in large companies, and even wars between countries. The roads were many, but each was extremely difficult, eliminating at least half of the people with every step forward. This was an ascension path through a sea of corpses and blood. Black Rabbit was no exception. The glimpse of the Extraordinary Power in his childhood instilled a strong sense of unwillingness in him; he did not want to live in a world ruled by Transcendent beings like everyone else. All this drove him to become the gang leader, abandon his land-based assets, and join the Black Whale Group. In his view, the First Order power Chen Qi had shown either made him the offspring of a great family or a Transcendent nurtured by a Hunter organization. Chen Qi shook his head. However, contrary to Black Rabbit¡¯s imagination, he was neither a scion of a great family nor a First Order Transcendent specially cultivated by an organization. The other party at least used honorifics, and he was about to die¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided to tell him, ¡°I am not from a great family, nor am I from a big organization, just a young man who cooks. If I have to say, I am a successor of the Deep Sea Hunters.¡± Successor of the Deep Sea Hunters? Black Rabbit looked at his affectionate interaction with the Nearshore Dominator. Did the being in front of him really have anything to do with the Deep Sea Hunters he had heard about as a child? He shook his head and quietly awaited his death in the storm. Boom! Chen Qi turned around and dodged the bullet attack. Besides dynamic vision, his Hunter¡¯s Eye could also sense disturbances behind him. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Behind him, members of the Black Rabbit gang aimed a Gatling gun at him! At the same time, someone behind the gunner took out a radio-like object. ¡°A wireless device? A communication tool?¡± Chen Qi speculated. The gang member holding the radio-like object looked at Chen Qi in horror and activated the communication tool. ¡°Grooves¡¯ monster! If you don¡¯t want to face the Navy¡¯s wrath, you¡¯d better stop!¡± Chapter 82 - 82 - 67 The Beginning of the Legend II Chapter 82 ¨C 67 The Beginning of the Legend II At that moment, under the assault of the black mud and the local sea tyrant, the once newly-refurbished Black Rabbit had turned into a wreck. Under the torrential rain, ten gang members huddled together. ¡°Say it again, one more step closer, and we¡¯ll let you taste the navy¡¯s wrath!¡± ¡°The navy¡¯s¡­ wrath?¡± Chen Qi gripped his dark blade, for a moment doubting his own identity. Aren¡¯t you the pirates? Why threaten me with the navy¡¯s name? It seemed, somehow, he should have been the one saying that. In some sense, he was combating the evil forces at sea, contributing to maritime peace. If left unchecked, the Black Rabbit gang might carry on their gang¡¯s traditional arts, instigating a more severe slave trading at sea and becoming a maritime mafia. And as a victim, while being tracked, he contacted the enthusiastic sea civilians, the local sea tyrant and black mud, to extinguish their criminally lit fires at their inception. It was a significant achievement on this vast ocean! If the navy knew, they should grant him a bonus and present him with a white cape emblazoned with the word ¡°justice¡±. However, he must prevent the opposition from transmitting this location¡¯s information to the mainland. Pirates having contact methods with the navy¡­ Chen Qi flicked the blood off his dark blade and took a calm step forward. ¡°You damned monster!¡± The Black Rabbit gang members suddenly pulled the trigger, and bullets from the machine gun poured down like heavy rain. Da-da-da-da-da-da! Ordinary bullets, and the firing was too obvious, better keep practicing¡­ Chen Qi dodged sideways, stepped forward against the storm, and horizontally slashed a gun-wielding gang member at the waist. However, at that moment, something beyond his expectations occurred. The device, surrounded by gang members and resembling a harvested radio, suddenly began to distort. ¡°Ga-ga-ga!¡± The radio-like object twisted continuously, making squeaky noises, then suddenly, a slender tentacle extended outwards. A long tentacle suddenly opened an eye stained with blood, scanning the surroundings constantly. A transcendent relic! The opponents even had this thing¡­ Chen Qi instantly performed a flash-step to the blind spot of the eye. He couldn¡¯t allow his features to be exposed under that eye. This device, called ¡®Eye of Long Voyage,¡¯ is a high-end communication tool commonly used on ships. On the high seas, affluent merchant ships, in order to track pirates that attack them, would spend substantial amounts of money to acquire these special communication tools. ¡®Eye of Long Voyage¡¯ is worth 500,000 Shell Coins and can transmit the images it sees, along with vague coordinates, to the corresponding item on land. In such cases, even if attacked by unknown pirates, the people on land at least have some clues. Simply put, it¡¯s a video transmission tool. What a troublesome thing¡­ Chen Qi dodged around, for although he was doing a good deed now, it was still better not to become too famous. The blood-red eye kept spinning, sweeping over the tragic state of the Black Rabbit: The torrential rain continuously battered it, the local sea tyrant stared with its bell-sized eyes, slightly opening its giant mouth, curiously watching the Eye of Long Voyage. Numerous bodies lay in pools of blood. The ship was trembling on the verge of capsizing, with a substantial amount of black mud continuously eroding everything on the ship. If not witnessed firsthand, these gang members who originally planned to make a big score would never have imagined the Black Rabbit turning into such a tragic state. Such scenes, even fishermen with over a decade of sailing experience, might not encounter. A gang member silently squatted down, speaking to the radio-like ¡®Eye of Long Voyage¡¯: ¡°People from afar, my brother, although unbelievable, what we are facing now¡­ is not human.¡± ¡°My name is Ben, just a regular tailor shop staff member, today my first time at sea, I encountered a sea monster¡­¡± Lost in confusion! Chen Qi activated the ¡®Hunter¡¯s Clothes¡¯ skill, forming a faint mist around his body, then charged towards the opposition. Accompanied by the Qi Power concentrated in his hands, his dark blade, tinged with ghostly flames, drew a luminous slash through the grim heavy rain. Horizontal Slash! This slash cut through the heavy rain, cleaving the radio-like ¡®Eye of Long Voyage¡¯ and nearby gang members in two. Following that, a vast amount of black mud responded to his slash, sweeping past Chen Qi¡¯s feet like a dark tide, engulfing all the gang members in front of him. ¡°Huh¡ª¡± Your next read awaits at m v|l-e-NovelFire Chen Qi adjusted his breathing and finally looked towards the person in the corner of the stern. Under the erosion of the black mud, at this moment, of the fifty members aboard the Black Rabbit, only two gang members praying to the Sea Goddess remained. Praying was useless. The battle had already ended¡­ He walked up to the two of them and crouched down. Facing the Black Rabbit gang, he still had some questions. After using some minor tricks, Chen Qi extracted some intelligence from the two. Bang! In the torrential rain, with the fall of the last two people, the farce came to an end. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi, covered in blood, stood up, and after dealing with the last two, went to the bow and sat down. ¡°Whew¡­¡± Chen Qi took a long breath. This rightful self-defense had finally ended. The last few people, the way they looked at him, was as if they were seeing a monster that had broken out of a Disaster Relief Shelter. It made him seem quite frightful¡­ Chen Qi removed some of the black, sticky mud from his body and looked towards the dim sky. ¡°There should be no enemies left.¡± Just now, he had asked about two things. One was about the Black Whale Group¡¯s Sawshark, and the other was about the ¡®Eye of Long Voyage¡¯. The pirate from the Black Whale Group responsible for contacting the Black Rabbit gang was not from the Sawshark. As Chen Qi knew, the Black-eyed Captain had sought out the Black Rabbit gang and had asked them for information about him. But the Black-eyed Captain, for his own greed, concealed a lot of information about him. It could even be said that the Black-eyed Captain did not want to blow this matter up and swallowed it down. He did not want others to find him first. Moreover, the Black Rabbit gang never cared about the origins of slaves. This matter did not stir up giant waves within the Black Rabbit gang. Indeed, if it were not for Chen Qi¡¯s deliberate questioning, they would never have connected the two matters. Chen Qi picked up a deep-sea Water Elf. Deep-sea Water Elf, your stress-relieving toy! Chen Qi looked towards the distant sea. The Sawshark, at this moment, should still be tirelessly tracking him across the vast ocean. This was good news. As long as the Black-eyed Captain could conceal this matter, then the threat of the Black Whale Group to him would be much less. What really worried him was the Eye of Long Voyage that had just sent information to the land. According to the intelligence he had gathered. The Black Rabbit¡¯s Eye of Long Voyage could not record sound, it could only send video clips. This video of the Black Rabbit being attacked by a Sea Beast would be sent to the headquarters of the Black Rabbit gang in Moonstone City. With fifty members wiped out, the Black Rabbit gang members were only existent in name now. The remaining members being eaten by other gangs was only a matter of time. But if the scene just now were seen by the Black Rabbit gang and then shared with others, it would cause quite a bit of trouble¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s gaze turned icy as he looked at the shattered Eye of Long Voyage on the ground. Fortunately, he had dodged in time, and he had constantly worn the Hunter¡¯s Clothes and used a skill that clad him in a layer of mist obscuring his figure. To identify him based on this information would be an extremely difficult task. Robbery, no, maintaining peace in the great sea, indeed had its risks¡­ Chen Qi shook his head and looked towards the grey sea ahead. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a Transcendent world; if there were any Light Phase Transcendent skilled in tracking, there was still a slight chance they might find his trace. But in Shell Country, the Light Phase organizations were few and far between, finding him through a video was even more difficult. At the moment, the black mud was continuously devouring the corpses. If this continued, many valuable things would be destroyed by the black mud. Chen Qi turned back, removed some of the black mud from his body and excitedly rolled up his sleeves: ¡°Let¡¯s loot first!¡± Chapter 83 - 83 - 68 The Beginning of the Legend III Chapter 83 ¨C 68 The Beginning of the Legend III The storm raged on. Chen Qi stepped over the black mud and walked to the bodies of the black rabbit and the bald man. The value of these two far exceeded that of the others. Both were wealthy Second-tier Transcendents, naturally equipped with backpack cards for convenient storage of items. The implanted armor couldn¡¯t be sold, so Chen Qi took their backpack cards. One backpack card with a space of 1*1*2, another with a space of 1*1*3. Even without considering the contents of the backpack cards, the value of these two cards alone exceeded one million Shell Coins! Fat pickings! Chen Qi mused. Not long ago, he had been fishing honestly, earning money as a fisherman. Robbing wasn¡¯t a bad way to make money either! Backpack cards were rare and valuable, and one could never have too many. Lately, his own backpack card had been getting a bit crowded. Next, Chen Qi opened the backpack cards to check their contents. Among them, the most valuable item was an unused Skill Card. A gray, epic-level Skill Card with an image of a dashing man standing on a wire, constantly twisting his waist to dodge bullets. [Balance Posture Lv1: Activation requirement: Agility must reach 15, and breathing techniques must be mastered Description: Use Qi Power to enhance balance. Once mastered, it significantly improves one¡¯s balance and agility. Note: Footwork, good footwork, dashing footwork!] Balance¡­ Chen Qi looked at the unused Skill Card. Balance was incredibly important for sea battles, mastering this skill would make running on water alongside Water Elves no longer just a dream! Chen Qi looked at the Skill Card in his hands, his fingers trembling slightly. He had been using Skill Cards quite frequently. But it couldn¡¯t be helped, he was acquiring Skill Cards faster than he had anticipated. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t have damaged my spirit yet.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Use it, I can handle it!¡± Chen Qi activated the card. With the daily tasks and Spiritual Points saved from previous dungeons, he still had over 600 Spiritual Points. He used 500 Spiritual Points to upgrade it to Lv2. A flood of knowledge entered his mind, and after a series of pains, he felt subtle changes in his body. This was a special technique, manipulating one¡¯s Qi Power to perform maneuvers that seemed to defy Newton¡¯s laws! He could even basically perform stunts like running up walls¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, then clapped his hands and looked at the other items. Besides that, there was a large shotgun owned by the bald man from the Black Whale Group, produced by the large armaments company Magic Bullet, capable of loading heavy, large-particle ammunition. Magic Bullet Company, a famed firearms manufacturer in Shell Country, was renowned worldwide for its weapons. If the gun hit the scales of a nearby sea overlord, it could likely inflict effective damage. Too bad it was a close-range shotgun¡­ Chen Qi put it aside, having already developed the semblance of a melee player. He didn¡¯t have knowledge of gun-fighting skills, and shotguns weren¡¯t suited for him. Chen Qi continued searching. In the backpack cards of the two men, there were mainly various firearms and knives, some high-damage grenades, and a few personal items for men and women, along with one and a half million in cash. There were also ten bottles of strong Healing Potions, ten bottles of regular antidote potions, and ten bottles of berserker potions with significant side effects. There were also a hundred special incendiary bullets, quite rare and priced at five hundred Shell Coins each. Healing Potions, bullets, and grenades could be kept, the rest could be sold on the black market¡­ Chen Qi estimated. The unwanted items added up to a value of about three million Shell Coins. Then, he went back into the black mud to take the items from the black rabbit gang members that couldn¡¯t easily prove their identities and put them into his backpack card. The belongings of the black rabbit gang minions weren¡¯t expensive; many of them wore just a simple layer of bulletproof vests. Chen Qi counted, and it should be about one million Shell Coins. Together, that was a haul of four million. Four million, sufficient for a First Order Hunter and even a Second-tier Hunter to purchase a rather luxurious set of equipment. If the Skill Card, backpack cards, potions, and cash were counted too. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Altogether, the gains from this trip were close to ten million Shell Coins. That was a very substantial amount of money. If he got greedier, selling parts of this ship could fetch an even higher profit! But that would also make it very easy to expose his identity. After weighing his options, Chen Qi decided against it. ¡°Not a bad haul.¡± Chen Qi walked to the bow, took off his Hunter hood, and felt the sea breeze brush against his face. Unwittingly, he had amassed quite a savings. This money could easily buy a nice villa in Moonstone City. Earning money through acts of justice wasn¡¯t less profitable than bullying Ghost Fire Fish! Save it up, and maybe he really could afford to buy a mid-sized ship produced by Steam Hand. Chen Qi smiled, then his expression turned serious. ¡°Next, I need to lay low for a while,¡± he said. According to his original plan, he needed to come to the land of white trees to pluck some Ghost Fire Fish, and then practice ¡°Water Surface Sprinting¡± with the deep sea Water Elves. But now, plans had changed! Your journey continues with m v|l¨CNovelFire The Black Rabbit might have already exposed this location¡¯s information through the Eye of Long Voyage. It was not out of the question that the Black Rabbit or the Black Whale Group might send someone to investigate the option of salvaging the sunken ship. If it was the Black Rabbit¡¯s people coming, the issue was very easy to resolve. But if it was the Navy, or the Black Whale Group, then things would become quite troublesome. He couldn¡¯t come here again until things had settled down. Chen Qi looked at the torrential rain in the sky. Dammit, his Ghost Fire Fish aquaculture plan had to be put on hold as well! The Ghost Fire Fish were about to be free! He hoped that by the time he returned, the Ghost Fire Fish would have grown successfully and produced new Ghost Fire Oil. Chen Qi turned back to thoroughly clean up the crime scene and removed the bloodstains from his body. The disappearance of the bodies could easily be blamed on the black mud and the local sea overlords! Afterward, he fed the nearby sea overlords and the Ghost Fire Fish with Extraordinary Fish Bait in the land of white trees, bidding them a simple farewell. After saying goodbye to the Ghost Fire Fish and the nearby sea overlords, he returned to his small cabin boat. Now that his breathing technique and Body Forging Skill were fully mastered, along with the ample supplies provided by the Black Rabbit, It was time to prepare for a new journey to the crack. At that moment, some of the black mud seemed reluctant to let him go. Chen Qi spent a lot of effort by various means to remove the continuously wriggling black mud from his body. ¡°Goodbye!¡± Then, he started the engine of the small cabin boat and took a roundabout route toward Moonstone City. Inside the cabin boat, Chen Qi used a towel to wipe his rain-soaked body and glanced at the mirror. This incident could very likely attract the covetous eyes of high-order Transcendents. He gazed out at the distant sea, ¡°Who knows whose hands that Eye of Long Voyage¡¯s information will end up in.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Hours later, in Moonstone City, within the third civilian district, the headquarters of the Black Rabbit Gang. The vice leader of the Black Rabbit Gang and other underlings were seated on a sofa. The bespectacled man lit a cigarette, lay back on the sofa exhaustedly, and looked deeply at the projector in front of him. The projector was replaying the scene from the sea just now over and over. The grim sea, the storm, the fierce Black Ship Sea Dragon, corpses everywhere, waves of black mud, the destroyed large ship, and a fleeting shadowy figure. The underlings of the Black Rabbit Gang were sitting on the sofa, watching this extremely brutal scene repeatedly. ¡°Boss! Boss! Get up and fight back! If this keeps up, you¡¯re going to be torn in two by the black mud!¡± ¡°Replay, play back the footage of the boss and that bald-headed guy from the Black Whale Group again.¡± ¡°The boss looked pretty cool when he died!¡± ¡°Vice leader, this is truly a disgrace to our gang, revenge! We must take revenge for the boss!¡± ¡°The Black Rabbit Gang values loyalty. We can¡¯t just let this go!¡± ¡°Glasses Bro, if you lead us to a successful revenge, you¡¯ll be the undisputed speaker in our hearts.¡± ¡°Glasses Bro! We believe in you!¡± The bespectacled man saw the hot and hopeful looks in his underlings¡¯ eyes. He shook his head, thinking to himself, ¡°It¡¯s over, the Black Rabbit Gang is left with only these idiots, it¡¯s completely hopeless.¡± Apart from me, those who didn¡¯t board the ship are all brain-dead hotheads. Me, take revenge on the sea overlord? Is that something a human would say? Why don¡¯t you ask your grandpa to take revenge¡­ The bespectacled man took a deep breath and explained calmly: ¡°Everyone, we must accept the fact that the boss and the Black Rabbit can¡¯t come back and can¡¯t be revived. Facing a sea overlord and black mud, it¡¯s a natural disaster, a natural disaster is not an object of revenge; this isn¡¯t an issue we can solve with mere passion. Next, our first goal is to explain to the people from the Black Whale Group and then deal with the remaining assets.¡± It¡¯s time to break up the gang¡­ The bespectacled man sighed deeply, ¡°Right¡­ replay the scene from just now one more time, and bring me another rolled cigarette; I need to think about how to explain things to the Black Whale Group.¡± ¡°Alright, Little Glasses Rabbit.¡± The bespectacled man reached out and took the cigarette passed to him. ¡°Thanks.¡± But the next second, he broke out in cold sweat. He was the second in command of the Black Rabbit Gang; apart from the boss, who dared to call him Little Glasses Rabbit! And the voice was a woman¡¯s, androgynous and confident! Who was it? The bespectacled man, having lit the cigarette and taken it into his mouth, slowly turned his head around. He saw a short, disheveled, blonde young woman holding a camera, smiling broadly at him. ¡°Hehe.¡± Chapter 84 - 84 - 69: Big News Chapter 84 ¨C 69: Big News The sudden appearance of the woman with golden short hair plunged the Black Rabbit Gang¡¯s meeting room into a brief silence. Leaning on the sofa, the golden-haired woman said somewhat lazily, ¡°Why has it gone so quiet all of a sudden? Have you got something to explain to the Black Whale Group? Keep talking, won¡¯t you?¡± The newcomer¡¯s presence was that of a First Order Transcendent. One brave Black Rabbit Gang member kicked over a chair and drew a black pistol, aiming it at the woman¡¯s head: ¡°Dare to break into our important meeting, do you have a death wish? Brothers, grab your weapons!¡± Slap! The next second, the gang¡¯s deputy leader, a bespectacled man, rose to his feet and delivered a resounding slap to the gang member, knocking him to the ground. ¡°Have you lost your mind?¡± Then, the bespectacled man stood up, straightened his suit, and whispered to the gang member, ¡°She has a powerful background, we can¡¯t afford to offend her, just endure it.¡± At this moment, under the light, everyone finally got a clear look at the visitor¡¯s face. Golden, beautiful short hair, blue eyes like a cat¡¯s, and a camera in hand. She was not an ordinary person but the chief reporter of Moonstone City¡¯s Dove Times, the ¡°Miracle Reporter¡± Perle! However, Perle¡¯s hair was disheveled at the moment, and there were dark circles under her eyes. In the gang legends of Moonstone City, although Perle was only a First Order Transcendent, all the gangs that tried to oppose her had paid a painful price. No matter how big the trouble she caused, there was always someone to clean up after her. People speculated that she might be an insane princess banished by the King of Bei Country, or a witch with demon blood, or perhaps the daughter of a mental hospital¡¯s director. There were countless urban legends about her. Seeing Perle, without a strong background, resistance was a suicidal choice. One either had to accept the interview obediently or run away. The bespectacled man, of course, knew this, and he bowed proficiently at a ninety-degree angle: ¡°Miss Perle, I apologize, my subordinate was impolite just now. Please forgive us.¡± ¡°At least you¡¯re sensible.¡± Perle walked up, looked around, and then found the most luxurious chair in the room to sit down. That was the precious chair of their Black Rabbit Gang leader! Only a speaker of the Black Rabbit Gang dared to sit in that chair. The gang members were shocked; their boss had only been dead for one day, and already someone else was sitting in his chair. Perle crossed her legs, took out her draft papers and pen, and said casually, ¡°Just a reminder, there¡¯s something serious going on right now, so you¡¯d best cooperate with the interview.¡± Something serious happening! Could it be that the guards outside had already encountered an accident¡­ The bespectacled man slowly straightened his back and asked, ¡°Miss Perle, may I ask, what is this serious matter?¡± Perle dug her ear with her pen: ¡°Today, I¡¯m in a very bad mood.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The bespectacled man was speechless. A bad mood counts as a serious matter? The next second, Perle looked at the dark images on the projector, furrowed her brows, and said, ¡°Do you know, I¡¯ve been looking for the Flower Witch for three days, yet I¡¯ve only gotten a tiny bit of information. Besides, that jerk in the office who only knows how to draw men¡¯s and women¡¯s physiques has achieved a new sales record, almost surpassing me. Furthermore, after three sleepless nights, I wanted to go to the seaside to enjoy a meal of moonlight fish made by my lovely fans, but that guy is nowhere to be found. A Transcendent Chef, who¡¯s not at all professional or money-loving!¡± From Perle¡¯s tone, one could clearly sense her irritability. The bespectacled man calmly said, ¡°With the Crack Tide Descent, moonlight fish ingredients are indeed limited recently. That¡¯s definitely a terrible thing.¡± ¡°Yes! Of course, the key point is I haven¡¯t had any good news lately. I had no choice but to come here and interview you about your dealings with the Black Whale Group, hoping your troubles are worthy of making my newspaper.¡± As she spoke, Perle turned her head and placed her pen on the draft paper. The usually composed bespectacled man now clenched his fists. The gang¡¯s kidnappings, extortion, and other misdeeds were also allowed by the higher-ups. As long as they didn¡¯t overstep, the third district¡¯s law enforcement often turned a blind eye. However, collusion with pirates was a totally different matter! A collusion with pirates, especially with the most notorious of the four major pirate groups, the Black Whale Group! With the navy¡¯s recent reorganization, they were certain to reclaim Shell Country¡¯s dominance of the sea! At this time, this was an unforgivable crime! They could even be subjected to a punishment more severe than the death penalty, being used as test subjects by Shell Country¡¯s special agency. They couldn¡¯t talk about it carelessly. Perle yawned: ¡°Hurry up and talk; once I¡¯m done with you, I still have to return to the paper, hand my article to the review team, then I can finally go home to sleep. And yes, I have to find time for a meal too, time is precious.¡± The man with glasses bit his lip and placed his hand on the gun at his waist, extremely conflicted. The arrogant woman before him, though she had a significant background, was at the end of the day only a First Order Transcendent! This was their turf. She was merely flesh and blood; when a bullet pierced her skull, she too would become a corpse. If the boss were still alive, even if they killed her and were pursued by the vast background behind her, they could escape to the open sea and remain beyond the reach of the law. And their Black Rabbit gang would become a renowned faction in Moonstone City for having killed Peilu. If the boss had not encountered the sea overlord, if they had chosen another day to take to the sea, if the boss were alive, they would have had the courage to act. But now, the entire Black Rabbit ship lay buried in the storm at sea. Discover exclusive tales on m,v l¡¯e-NovelFire.net The boss was beyond revival. The Black Rabbit gang was in name only; not to mention killing Peilu, even the crime of killing a civilian was more than they could bear. They could only kneel down obediently and submit to Peilu¡¯s judgment. Without any room for resistance, without any room for negotiation¡­ After recognizing the facts, the man with glasses slumped: ¡°I¡¯ll tell everything. Three months ago, our leader, Black Rabbit, chanced upon the Black Whale Group¡¯s matriarch in the city¡¯s red-light district. Eventually, at her suggestion, we considered joining the Black Whale Group. The Black Whale Group informed us that in about three months, the entire ocean would undergo drastic change. And to let the navy know who the true master of the Witch Sea was, they needed a large number of hands, so they extended an invitation to us. Thus, under Black Rabbit¡¯s arrangement, we began preparations to set sail.¡± ¡°The matriarch? That pirate matriarch who keeps a hundred handsome men, and your leader settled the details of joining the Black Whale Group with her in the red-light district? Roughly how many people were involved in this? ¡°A dozen people. All the officials of our gang participated, and we were almost caught by a navy officer.¡± #The Black Rabbit gang and the pirate matriarch conducting forbidden activities in the red-light district attracted the attention of the navy# Peilu jotted down a headline on her paper, then after a moment¡¯s thought, she changed it. As the reporter with the highest circulation for the Moonstone City newspaper, she did not need to resort to such deceptive titles. She rested her chin on her palm and twirled her pen: ¡°So, the Black Whale Group knew about the Crack Tide¡¯s Descent coming in three months, interesting, something even the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau didn¡¯t know about. What else?¡± The man with glasses swallowed nervously: ¡°That¡¯s it. Many matters were settled by our boss, Black Rabbit. Unfortunately, he has now encountered an attack out on the open sea.¡± ¡°Putting all the blame on a dead man, huh. By the way, when he died at sea, it wasn¡¯t a staged death? Nothing more interesting to tell?¡± Many gang leaders, before leaving their gang, would fake their own deaths to prevent being hunted down. Peilu slowly wrote down the information. In fact, there were more than just the Black Rabbit gang collaborating with the Black Whale Group. Other newspapers had reported on related matters as well. The news of the Black Rabbit gang could only be considered a minor piece. The man with glasses said helplessly: ¡°No, it wasn¡¯t a staged death. The Black Rabbit ship encountered the sea overlord, Black Mud. We have evidence. This is probably the ultimate fate of our gang members.¡± ¡°A sea overlord, Black Mud, the chances of an encounter with those two are quite low. Your gang is really ¡®lucky.¡¯ Peilu became intrigued and walked over to the projector. The images still played on a loop from the film projector, displaying the stormy sea. The gray ocean, the howling storm, waves of black mud, and the terrifying sea overlord. This footage was much more interesting than these boring gang members. Peilu watched intently, not looking away: ¡°Hey, is there a possibility of infighting happening on your Black Rabbit ship?¡± ¡°Infighting? Unlikely. What¡¯s up, Miss Peilu?¡± The man with glasses asked, puzzled. Peilu bent over, a glint in her eyes. ¡°A shipwreck, you say?¡± She replayed the footage once more, closely watching the images before her. ¡°No, that¡¯s not right.¡± She murmured to herself: ¡°The footage is blurry, yet many people in it are clearly looking at a target, something that instills fear in them. The black mud on the ship has traces of being trampled in a short time. And there¡¯s a fleeting shadow at the edge of the frame. Upon your fallen leader, besides black mud, you can vaguely make out knife wounds¡­¡± The crowd listened to Peilu¡¯s analysis, still somewhat bewildered. ¡°Miss Peilu, what are you getting at?¡± Peilu¡¯s eyes flashed, and then she voiced a speculation that shocked all the gang members present. ¡°Someone on this ship, in the midst of the chaos, murdered your Black Rabbit gang.¡± S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 85 - 85 - 70 Bounty Chapter 85 ¨C 70 Bounty Murder, a simple word, echoed in everyone¡¯s minds like the tolling of a bell. They all looked towards the projector screen once again. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How could it be possible! On a ship covered in black mud, did someone really dare to make a move? Could anyone even make a move? The bespectacled man swallowed his saliva. Under Pelu¡¯s reminder, he also noticed this fact: ¡°Not the Black Whale Group¡¯s people, in the footage transmitted by the Eye of Long Voyage, the bald man who was in charge of docking for the Black Whale Group is dead as well, and besides, the Black Whale Group has no reason to harm us. To dare attack our boss under the joint assault of the nearshore overlord and the black mud, it would have to be at least a third-tier expert. Could it be the Deep Sea Merchant?¡± Pelu propped her cheek, watching the footage over and over again. ¡°It¡¯s not the Deep Sea Merchant. Despite the storm, there was still light; the Deep Sea Merchant wouldn¡¯t appear during the day.¡± Pelu had been captured by the Deep Sea Merchant once during an interview and thrashed wildly in the water. She barely survived, thanks to the flash from her camera. So she was certain that the people on the Black Rabbit were not Deep Sea Merchants. The fleeting shadow in the footage was very likely the perpetrator. Pelu reviewed the footage three more times: ¡°Above the deep sea, to attack an ironclad ship while the nearshore overlord and the black mud are present is indeed a monster.¡± Suddenly, Pelu thought of something. Her intuition told her that the other party possessed some special skill, one that could make them immune to the attacks from the black mud and the nearshore overlord. ¡°Interesting! The Black Rabbit, seeking to align with the Black Whale Group, was killed on its maiden voyage by an unidentified monster atop the ocean. This makes for quite a good piece of news.¡± Pelu started writing, transferring the events from the projector screen onto her draft paper. After a busy three days, she had finally found some interesting material for her news story! When the Deep Sea Merchant first appeared, people just thought it was an ordinary boatman. The monster before them might become just as famous as the Deep Sea Merchant, a renowned creature of the ocean. And her report was likely to be the first to cover this mysterious entity! The lips of the bespectacled man moved. He suddenly remembered the Black Rabbit¡¯s first business deal; could it have been the chef who arranged for someone to do this? He pondered whether to spill the beans about the Black Rabbit¡¯s plan to rob the chef. But he quickly dismissed the thought. How could a first-order chef afford to hire a third-order Transcendent? Speaking out would only tarnish their reputation, adding to their crimes. Pelu picked up her camera, took a few pictures, and then prepared to leave. The bespectacled man swallowed another gulp of saliva; finally, this plague was leaving: ¡°Goodbye, Miss Pelu. I¡¯m a fan of yours. Can I ask when this newspaper will be published?¡± They, the Black Rabbit gang, needed to move their assets before the newspaper article was published, clean up all the slaves in the basement, and then flee. ¡°Hm?¡± Pelu turned her head, revealing a playful smile: ¡°You don¡¯t really believe you can walk out of this meeting room in peace after seeing me, do you? Let me tell you about some news that¡¯s about to be published. Following the navy¡¯s reorganization, to curb the increasing piracy, they are preparing to punish a batch of scum that joined the pirates recently. Guess who¡¯s on that list?¡± All the gang members felt their hearts stop for a moment. As she spoke, Pelu pushed open the large doors outside the meeting room. At the entrance, there were civilians who wanted to thank Pelu. But aside from the civilians, there were also ten law enforcers clad in heavy steam armor. Their thick iron boots trod across the meeting room, and gang members drew their weapons. Da da da da da da! Da da da da da! Pelu cleared her ears. She wasn¡¯t interested in a heated fight; after signing autographs for the grateful crowd, she headed towards the White Dove Newspaper. She just wanted to finish her work and then take a short nap before enjoying a delicious feast. ¡­ ¡­ Twilight. The waves gently lapped the shore, sounding deep and rhythmic. By the harbor, a small houseboat with a ¡®Resting¡¯ sign hung on it. Chen Qi sat inside the boat house, opening the Ice Devil Pirates¡¯ sea chart, contemplating his next destination. Single-handedly taking down an ironclad ship was a big deal. For safety¡¯s sake, he decided to leave Moonstone City temporarily. Better lay low in case things got out of hand, Chen Qi thought to himself. And just then, there was a hurried knock on the door of his little boat house. ¡°Open up! Boss! Don¡¯t you want to make money? It¡¯s time to open up for business!¡± This lively and self-assured voice¡­ Chen Qi put away the sea chart and opened the door of the boat house. Outside the door, a short-haired blonde woman looked at him with a cheerful smile. ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Miss Pelu?¡± Discover hidden tales at m,v l¡¯e-NovelFire.net ¡°My fan, you finally opened the door for me.¡± The confident Pelu sat down at the dining table, holding a copy of a freshly printed newspaper. ¡°?¡± Chen Qi looked puzzled. When had he become her fan? Though it was true that Pelu had many die-hard fans in Moonstone City. Clearly, he was not one of them. As if reading Chen Qi¡¯s mind, Pelu crossed her legs: ¡°I¡¯d like a Moon Light Fish please, and by the way, let me guess, are you wondering when exactly you became my fan?¡± ¡°When?¡± Chen Qi was confused. If she wanted a Moon Light Fish, he would have to go to the neighboring big ship to buy one at a high price. But Pelu¡¯s visit was a good thing. He could take this opportunity to ask her if she had any information about Grade D cracks. Chapter 86 - 86 - 70 Bounty_2 Chapter 86 ¨C 70 Bounty_2 At that moment, Peril handed Chen Qi a freshly printed copy of the White Dove Newspaper. Chen Qi took the newspaper. Today¡¯s White Dove Newspaper reported that three major admirals were leading ships, preparing to retake the nearby seas and the hegemony of the Crack Sea, in addition to increasing bounty rewards. It also covered gang-related issues. Three gangs were captured for colluding with pirate groups. They were the Wild Dog Gang, the Black Rabbit Gang, and the Dice Gang from Moonstone City. Black Rabbit Gang¡­ Chen Qi tried to remain calm and continued reading. The entire Black Rabbit Gang was captured, many facing the death penalty as a starting point. In Shell Country, there is a tradition of using death row prisoners as experimental subjects. Suddenly, a message appeared before his eyes. #Amid the Crack Tide and storm, a new deep-sea monster was born, brutally slaughtering the Black Rabbit Gang# At the same time, a photo of the sea overlord was attached. ¡°???¡± This monster couldn¡¯t be me¡­ Chen Qi quickly skimmed through the section. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The newspaper described the disaster of the Black Rabbit vessel and speculated through some clues that another ¡®Deep Sea Merchant¡¯ level monster might have emerged on the sea. This monster was extremely strong, strong enough to disregard the black mud and the sea overlord, and had slain the leader of the Black Rabbit Gang, Black Rabbit. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was slightly startled. He was in the newspaper. Although not shown, there was no doubt that he was the protagonist of this news. Under Peril¡¯s pen, he had completely become a bloodthirsty monster. He immediately thought of many possibilities. Peril¡¯s White Dove Newspaper was very likely to attract a bunch of idle detectives who, through the photographs in the newspaper, would attempt to find him. What a hassle¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his head. He hadn¡¯t expected that his first time in the newspaper in this world would be for such a reason. ¡°Wait!¡± Chen Qi noticed that there were some strange numbers and photographs on the back of the newspaper. ¡°Wild Dog, leader of the Wild Dog Gang, joins the Black Whale Group, formerly organized an underground boxing club, bounty of one million Shell Coins.¡± ¡°A new female member of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, name and origin unknown, bounty of three million Shell Coins.¡± ¡°Identity and gender unknown, the pitch-black remnant shadow slaughtered fifty people on the Black Rabbit vessel, bounty of five million Shell Coins!¡± Below the paper, there was also a photo of the fleeting shadow he left behind on the Black Rabbit vessel. ¡°?¡± Why? Chen Qi was shocked. Why could just a shadow be worth a bounty? Could anyone be caught based on this fleeting shadow? A mere shadow, why would it hold a bounty of five million? Chen Qi rubbed his forehead. He had some difficulty understanding the navy¡¯s way of thinking. Were these navies filling out bounty amounts with their feet? Hopefully, no one will really see his accidental shadow and start searching everywhere. The shadow¡¯s deeds had nothing to do with me. Peril sat at the dining table and explained: ¡°Shell Country decided to tackle piracy by increasing everyone¡¯s bounty and collaborated with our White Dove Newspaper to introduce a new Bounty Newspaper as a way to heat things up. By the way, you can also receive a bounty just for providing clues.¡± ¡°Is that so, I wonder if I could claim a bounty.¡± Chen Qi smiled and continued reading. Besides the four major pirate groups, it featured quite a few well-known figures from the nearby seas: Big Mama, the Black-eyed Captain, the Bullet Shooter, the Butcher, and others. Another new name appeared on this glory list. The Flower Witch, though not a dangerous entity on the seas, nor showing any hostility towards civilians. But considering her historical status, if someone could capture her, or get her to the naval headquarters, it could fetch a whopping ¡®twenty million Shell Coins¡¯ reward. And just providing clues could earn one five hundred thousand Shell Coins. Beyond that, if someone was to first submit to the White Dove Newspaper, they would get an additional one million Shell Coins. The Flower Witch is really worth a fortune¡­ Chen Qi remarked, feeling somewhat tempted. Seeing Chen Qi finish reading the newspaper, Perle looked up and smiled: ¡°Don¡¯t thank me, it¡¯s part of my job, just casual help, treating me to a meal of moonlight fish will do.¡± ¡°?¡± Chen Qi suddenly grasped. Previously, the Black Rabbit Gang had threatened him because of the hunting ground issue. Although in his eyes, the crisis of the Black Rabbit was something he had resolved by himself. In Perle¡¯s eyes, however, she took down the Black Rabbit Gang by reporting and interviewing! Boss lady that she was, she easily settled the gang threat for her chef fan! ¡°Thank you, Miss Perle, no problem, I will make an amazing moonlight fish.¡± Perle looked up, touched her nose, feeling as if she had gained another fan: ¡°It¡¯s nothing much, just a hand lent during work. If you really want to thank someone, you should thank the coastal overlord that attacked the Black Rabbit, or that mysterious shadow.¡± The coastal overlord, I should indeed thank them. ¡°Thank them too.¡± Chen Qi laughed, went to the large ship next door, and bought a luxurious moonlight fish for five thousand Shell Coins. Just in time, he hadn¡¯t had dinner yet. [Cooking moonlight fish, gained 100 Spiritual Points.] Soon, a fragrant dish of scallion oil moonlight fish was ready. Chen Qi served the moonlight fish on the table. Enjoy exclusive content from .com ¡°So delicious!! Indeed, one just can¡¯t miss out this dish during this period!¡± Perle¡¯s face blushed slightly, excitedly tasting the fish with her fork. The savory taste blossomed on her taste buds. Just as she imagined, it perfectly brought out the delicious flavor of the moonlight fish! ¡°By the way, Miss Perle, how is the investigation on the Flower Witch going?¡± Chen Qi asked. These past few days, he had digested the breathing technique and the Body Forging Skill, earning the qualifications to head to a D-level crack. He was just looking to lay low for a while, plus he urgently needed a reliable Pharmacist for the pale scales fruit he obtained from White Tree Land. Taking advantage of the fact that the Flower Witch hadn¡¯t stirred up big trouble yet, Chen Qi wanted to see if he could find her. Once the Flower Witch got involved in big troubles and was pursued by various factions, it would be difficult to find her. ¡°As expected, you¡¯re also interested in the Flower Witch.¡± Perle smiled mysteriously: ¡°The whereabouts of the Flower Witch are very secretive, she has a unique way of hiding, evading my numerous pursuits. These are top-secret information painstakingly gathered by us at the White Dove Newspaper, and must not be told to others.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was skeptical, showing a slightly doubtful expression. Since when did you become someone who can keep secrets? The reason the navy and gangs are wary of Perle is because of her big mouth! Asking her for information doesn¡¯t require deliberate questioning. She would volunteer information. Why aren¡¯t you begging me to continue talking? Perle clenched her knife and fork, showing a meaningful expression: ¡°Although the boss explicitly said that this information must not be leaked, I, Perle, love to do the opposite of what the boss says, can¡¯t help it, it¡¯s just my nature.¡± ¡°Actually, telling you is not impossible.¡± ¡°After all, I am the most famous reporter at the White Dove Newspaper. If even I don¡¯t know the clues about the Flower Witch, then nobody knows the clues to the Flower Witch.¡± Chapter 87 - 87 - 71 Sea Flower Island Chapter 87 ¨C 71 Sea Flower Island The small boat cabin was aglow with the soft light of the ship¡¯s lantern, adding a touch of warmth to the interior. Chen Qi bent down to take a bottle of wine from under the table and handed it to Perlu. He was quite curious about how she had found the clues to the Flower Witch. After finishing a bottle of wine, Perlu started to recount her experiences over the past three days. Based on the information from the old newsstand owner and Chen Qi, the Flower Witch had flowers growing from her head, which meant that she must find a way to hide her appearance. But in a place as extraordinary as Moonstone City, it wasn¡¯t uncommon to see people concealing their looks. Walking down the street, at least one in every ten people was hiding their appearance. There were also quite a few of the same stature as the Flower Witch. So, she began to lift their cloaks and masks under the guise of conducting interviews. All sorts of characters with concealed faces: faceless men, master thieves of hearts, ghost brides, soul-stealing clowns, Piggy Heroes¡­ Anyone hiding their face. If she saw one, she¡¯d unveil one! Finally, thanks to her relentless efforts, in front of a herbal medicine shop, a person in a cloak took to their heels the moment they saw her. ¡°That actually worked¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened. He never imagined that Perlu¡¯s method of finding the Flower Witch was the legendary exhaustive approach! S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What¡¯s crucial, this brute-force method actually led her to success. At this point, Perlu lowered her head and furrowed her brows, ¡°Unfortunately, I still let her get away! Not only that, but because I exposed a bunch of masked people¡¯s true appearances, my damned boss called me in for a talk, saying that I disturbed the peace of the commercial street and violated many people¡¯s portrait rights. This also caused me to miss the best opportunity to pursue her.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ it¡¯s already pretty good that you weren¡¯t beaten up for unveiling people like that.¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but comment. ¡°I had no choice; I¡¯m not as lucky as you, bumping into the Flower Witch in a crack.¡± Perlu frowned, ¡°However, it¡¯s a good thing that after I left the watchhouse¡­ no, after having a friendly conversation with the police, thanks to the information from my informant, a thin female in a cloak boarded a flower sea ferry boat and headed for an island near the edge of the coast. This person is very likely to be the Flower Witch. I¡¯m planning to set out tonight to find her and give the Flower Witch a little surprise!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was somewhat speechless. After all the trouble, it was still the newspaper¡¯s vast network of information that prevailed! He had to admit, the news agency of Moonstone City was indeed quite a powerful organization. Curious, Chen Qi asked: ¡°Which island is it?¡± Perlu paused in her eating, her eyes showing a hint of surprise: ¡°You¡­ want to find the Flower Witch? Aren¡¯t you afraid she¡¯ll turn you into fertilizer?¡± In the legends, the Flower Witch was a madwoman who buried the bodies of a hundred thousand soldiers in the ground to cultivate the black soil. Although reports indicated that this appearance of the Flower Witch was not the legendary Flower Witch, Most people, under the influence of these legends, would not dare to look for the Flower Witch even with a high bounty reward. For all they knew, their own bodies could become fertilizer for the flowers. Of course, as far as Chen Qi was concerned, the past was the past and the present was the present. The current Flower Witch¡¯s foolish appearance aside, before ascending to Fourth Rank, it was already quite an achievement not to end up as fertilizer. Expectantly, Chen Qi said: ¡°After all, with so much money at stake, if I could provide some clues, there would be as much as one and a half million Shell Coins to be had. That¡¯s striking rich overnight.¡± ¡°True, that¡¯s even faster than what rich players make. You may be a chef, but you¡¯re brave indeed!¡± Perlu pondered for a moment and then smiled. If she brought Chen Qi along, Wouldn¡¯t that mean having an additional traveling chef with her on the road? She tapped the table and said softly: ¡°The edge of the coast, Flower Island.¡± ¡°The edge of the coast¡­¡± Chen Qi was slightly shocked. The destination for this journey was farther than he had imagined. The domain of the Witch Sea could be roughly divided into the near sea, the Sea of Cracks, the Sea of Fog, and the Lightless Sea beyond the edge of the New Sun World. Above these seas lay countless islands. With so many isles and complex maritime governance, coupled with a perennially weak navy, These islands had also become the lairs where pirates hid. It could be said that Shell Country had zero control over the seas beyond the coastal waters. It was for this reason that, in recent days, the upper echelons of Shell Country had reorganized the navy, established the position of admiral, and tried to take back their dominant position in the Witch Sea. Explore more stories at .com The coastal periphery was a very dangerous place for ordinary people. Chen Qi looked at his palm, clenched his fist, and thought to himself: ¡°By now, I should have the strength to set foot on the edge of the coastal waters.¡± ¡°Delicious!¡± Having finished the moonlight fish, Pelu said: ¡°I will depart on the White Dove tonight. It¡¯s too dangerous for you at night, you can leave tomorrow morning. However, you need to be careful. There are many legends of treasures about Flower Island and with the recent Descent of the crack, many Travelers have headed to Flower Island. This is also good news; that place lacks meat supplies, so the food must be terrible. Your business as a Chef will do well!¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded his head. After Pelu had her fill, she left the small houseboat. Once Pelu was gone, Chen Qi closed the doors and windows, took out the sea map from the Ice Pirate Group and the treasure map from the Deep Sea Hunter. Before heading to Flower Island, he needed to confirm some things. What, exactly, was the Flower Witch going to Flower Island for? As a main character of the Witch Sea, she certainly wasn¡¯t going for tourism. Her journey to Flower Island was surely for something important. Chen Qi opened the sea map. According to the indications on the Ice Pirate Map, the location of Flower Island had markings of a treasure chest and flowers. Was the Flower Witch after medicinal herbs, or treasure? Chen Qi rubbed his head. He had a vague feeling that the Flower Witch was also there to seek the Hunter¡¯s treasure when he saw her at the hunting grounds. All signs indicated that there was more than one treasure map left by the Deep Sea Hunter in this ocean! And the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter seemed to be something everyone knew about! Chen Qi placed his finger on the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure map and swept it from top to bottom. In the middle section, the coordinates for Flower Island were written. This place, indeed, also held a treasure buried by the Deep Sea Hunter¡­ Chen Qi glanced toward the far left of the coordinates to check the difficulty of this treasure. However, to his surprise, there was no level of difficulty indicated before this piece of treasure information. Aside from a simple sketch of clothing and a set of coordinates, there were no hints! ¡°Why?¡± Chen Qi was puzzled for a moment. No difficulty hint. Did it mean that the difficulty of this treasure was zero, or was it simply forgotten to be written? ¡°Can¡¯t figure it out.¡± Chen Qi shook his head, put away the maps, and walked out of the boat house. Stars twinkled overhead; the nighttime sea breeze blew through his black hair. He looked toward the merchant ships ahead, the bright lighthouse, the moon in the sky, until that boundless, far-away place. Chen Qi reached out toward the direction of the moon and made a grabbing gesture. By now, he had gradually become familiar with this world, and had become a qualified First Order Transcendent. After this trip, he could consider his one and only principle: advancing to become a Second-tier Transcendent. ¡°Flower Island, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi felt excited yet somewhat apprehensive in his heart. The high randomness of the New Day World dictated that even with a strategy for the crack and formidable power, he could still encounter accidents. A world fraught with dangers. But if one does not dare to brave the stormy seas, their progress would ultimately be slow and they couldn¡¯t stand at the pinnacle of these waves! ¡°Oh, the sea and the stars.¡± Chen Qi gazed into the distance, his eyes filled with expectation. ¡­ ¡­ On the second day, the bright day ignited in the sky, illuminating the dark city. The small houseboat set off from the harbor, heading toward the distant islands. Chapter 88 - 88 - 72 Ice Witch Background Plate Chapter 88 ¨C 72 Ice Witch Background Plate ¡°Near the edge of the sea, so far, we¡¯re almost there.¡± Chen Qi, holding a map, walked out of the cabin. With the aid of the Deep Sea Water Elf boosters, his little houseboat had sailed for an entire day. At this moment, the daytime flames were gradually weakening. The afterglow of the setting sun spread across the sea, the light reflecting off the water interestingly, complemented by the falling flowers drifting from Flower Island to the sea. It was like a grand floral carpet at sea, welcoming the arrival of travelers. Chen Qi raised his head and looked towards the distant island. Mountains filled with flowering trees, a small town at the base of the mountains, and a simple dock. Flower Island, with its fertile land suitable for cultivating herbs and flowers, housed nearly a thousand people¡ªa fairly nice small town. However, compared to the people of the Moonstone Islands, the inhabitants of this remote outlying island were more secluded and less likely to leave their homeland. In their eyes, such remote islands far from the cities were peaceful and beautiful, and they could easily make a lot of money from tourism every year. Of course, this peaceful life was predicated on the absence of pirates and the Crack Tide. Chen Qi slowed down the speed of his little houseboat, preparing to dock. At that moment, a large white dove flew across the sky, slowly descending in height, landing in front of the port of Flower Island. It was Pelu, she had arrived as well. Chen Qi docked the small houseboat at the dock, took a big jump, and stepped onto the land of Flower Island. Pelu, noticing the movement behind her, looked back at Chen Qi with a puzzled face: ¡°How did you get here so fast? Did you also depart at night?¡± After all, she had been traveling since last night, and she had flown from the sky! Chen Qi stepped forward: ¡°Barely, my boat¡¯s engine is quite expensive.¡± The speed of the small houseboat was indeed fast. But the main reason he and Pelu arrived at the same time was due to the booster he was proud of: Deep Sea Water Elf brand booster! And there were seven of them! With the help of the Deep Sea Water Elves, the speed of the small houseboat was incredibly fast. The only side effect was that compared to machines, the Deep Sea Water Elves tired too quickly. After pushing for just a day, they turned into a sloppy mess! This must be because the Deep Sea Water Elves lacked exercise, they would get better with more practice! Deep Sea Water Elves did not need to breathe oxygen, only needing to regularly absorb seawater. So, Chen Qi put them in the backpack card. Later, he could summon them out just like throwing a Pokeball. Pelu picked up her camera, took a few pictures: ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re here, just in time to show you how Moonstone City¡¯s most famous reporter, with her eagle-like vision and wolf-like keenness, captures the Flower Witch.¡± At the dock, the two of them presented their IDs, briefly verified their identities with dock workers, and then headed towards the village of Flower Island. ¡°It¡¯s really lively.¡± Explore more stories with .com Chen Qi looked towards the village. The houses in Flower Island were built of red bricks, each one fronted with fresh flowers. At this time, although there was the Crack Tide, it was spring, the peak season for tourism. There were many tourists. Moreover, many people at the head of the village were discussing information. Chen Qi pricked up his ears. ¡°Have you heard? That crack is going to open again.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t end up like ten years ago, with a deformity rate rising to over 40%, and then running out again, will it?¡± ¡°Impossible, this time, the village chief said they¡¯ve brought in an expert.¡± The crack revival had happened in this place too, and the crack rating of this region should be D¡­ Chen Qi observed his surroundings while walking forward with Pelu. Just then, at the town square, two giant statues in the central flowerbed caught his attention. One was a Hunter holding a bone-shaped greatsword, massively tall and draped in thick Hunter light armor, his hood covering his rugged face. The statue, made of rock, was beginning to show a layer of deep green moss, but nevertheless, it stood like a majestic hunter gazing at the sea before him. ¡°Deep Sea Hunter¡­¡± Chen Qi was slightly startled; it was his first time seeing a statue of the Deep Sea Hunter. This statue must be the legendary Deep Sea Hunter, the only being that had repelled the great whale after the Witch. ¡°If this one is the Deep Sea Hunter, then who is depicted by this statue?¡± Chen Qi looked at the other statue. The other statue was that of a young woman, dressed in clothes resembling a nun¡¯s attire, holding a holy book in her right hand and a lantern in her left. She stood like a tall lighthouse, watching over the Witch Sea, both beautiful and sacred. Bigger than the one constructed for the Deep Sea Hunter. Moreover, it was even older than the statue of the Deep Sea Hunter. ¡°What is this?¡± Chen Qi, for a moment, didn¡¯t recognize the figure before him. Peru took out a camera and photographed the two statues: ¡°You don¡¯t know this? This is the pride of our Witch Sea, the statue of the Ice Witch.¡± ¡°The Ice Witch¡­¡± Chen Qi remembered for a moment, and memories suddenly flooded his mind. It was that omnipresent giant backdrop! The Ice Witch was also a quite famous character in the Witch Sea region. However, unlike the Flower Witch who was the main character, the Ice Witch was a typical backdrop character. During the Crack Tide five hundred years ago, as it swept across the sea, humans faced oppression by the great whale, severe hunger, monsters appeared like a tide, and people were forced to cannibalize each other. At that time, Shell Country was deeply embroiled in a serious civil war due to the out-of-control Chuixiang Rift, incapable of dealing with the matters of the Crack Tide. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without the support of any terrestrial powerhouses, all the residents of the sea once plunged into despair. It was then that the Ice Witch emerged, defeated the great whale with her own strength, and saved countless people and numerous struggling families. To commemorate the Ice Witch¡¯s deeds, the sea was renamed from Whale Sea to Witch Sea by the king¡¯s authorization. Additionally, the Ice Witch was also an incredibly powerful Mage, the pride of many mages in the Witch Sea. Today, the name of the Four Great Pirate Crews, the Ice Witch Pirates, is also derived from this Ice Witch. Also, the Ice Witch had an interest in studying history and archaeology. Thus, many major events and relics bear traces of this Ice Witch. In many places, the status of the Ice Witch exceeds even the ancient Sea Goddess. Especially on the islands just off the coast, it is commonly believed that the Ice Witch¡¯s statues can bring safety to their voyages. Chen Qi remembered that there were many posts about the Ice Witch on forums. In the eyes of most ordinary people in the New Sun World, human life has its limits. In the deeper layers of this world, there exists a Void Lantern Death God who reaps the lives of all those who attempt to transcend the natural limits of life. Any lifespan that surpasses a hundred years, in the Sea of Spirit, the Death God will duly arrive. Even those with the Transcendent bodies capable of moving mountains and overturning seas cannot resist the erosion of time. But according to various pieces of information from player forums, this Ice Witch, famous hundreds of years ago across the sea, hadn¡¯t died. Instead, she lived on like a ghost and participated in many historical events of great impact. ¡°Truly magnificent, was the Ice Witch formerly a warrior nun¡­¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands, shifting his gaze away from the statue. At that moment, having finished taking photos, Peru had already begun to look for clues about the Flower Witch. Peru was randomly picking passersby, questioning them for information. Chen Qi was shocked; Peru¡¯s method of finding people was indeed very direct and crude. Moreover, her manner of holding the microphone was too conspicuous. She approached an old woman, and took out a thousand Shell Coins: ¡°Grandma, by chance, have you seen a person wearing a cloak?¡± The old woman took the money expertly and replied: ¡°No.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Peru watched her money disappear and was stunned for a moment. Then, the old woman stood up, looked around: ¡°People in cloaks are everywhere. Let me help you look. Is it that person? Come to think of it, that young lady¡¯s head was still wriggling, having quite the mysterious air.¡± In the open-air herbal shop ahead, there were many travelers. And a person wearing a cloak was there, head bowed, picking herbs. At that moment, seeming to sense the gaze from behind, she pulled down a corner of her hood, turned her head, and glanced at the two. Upon seeing them, her hood wriggled wildly like the waves of the sea! ¡°The Flower Witch¡­¡± Chen Qi was surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected to find her so easily! The person was really right at the entrance of the village on Flower Island! No, wait¡­ Chen Qi suddenly thought of something. ¡°Hold this for me.¡± Peru¡¯s eyes were determined, and she abruptly handed her backpack to Chen Qi. She crouched down, arms hanging naturally, palms slightly open, assuming a runner¡¯s ready stance, then took a deep breath. ¡°My fans, it¡¯s time you see the speed of a reporter.¡± ¡°Flower Witch, this time, you won¡¯t get away!¡± Chapter 89 - 89 - 73: The Flower Witch’s Hidden Technique Chapter 89 ¨C 73: The Flower Witch¡¯s Hidden Technique ¡°?¡± The Flower Witch had several startled little flowers pop up around her. She hadn¡¯t expected that the annoying reporter from Moonstone City would actually be able to chase her to Flower Island. ¡°Boss, I¡¯ve already paid for the herbs.¡± The Flower Witch calmly paid, then pulled out a bottle of energy potion, drank it, and ran towards the big mountain on Flower Island. As the supposed heir of a legendary witch, did those two mere First Order Transcendents really think they could capture her? The Flower Witch appeared unruffled, not believing that Perlu could catch her. But Perlu, considering herself half an athlete, decided to give it a try! Beyond the villages on Flower Island, there were extended mountains. The Flower Witch, leisurely but swiftly, ran into the forest and deeper into the mountain. Perlu also exerted all her strength and dashed into the mountain. ¡°Perlu really isn¡¯t afraid of death, daring to chase inside the mountain¡­¡± Chen Qi crossed his arms and stated. It was simply unrealistic for Perlu to want to interview the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch intended to keep her identity hidden, she wouldn¡¯t accept her interview. However, from this reaction, the Flower Witch seemed quite afraid of Perlu. Chen Qi shook his head. He still had to find the Flower Witch to make potions. If the Flower Witch saw him without Perlu around, perhaps she would talk to him. But now¡­ She wouldn¡¯t think that he was in cahoots with Perlu, would she? Even if he saw the Flower Witch herself, asking her to make potions would still be challenging¡­ Chen Qi followed Perlu and also ran towards the forest. As a reporter, Perlu was quite fast. With strong, powerful legs, the Flower Witch remained in Perlu¡¯s sight for a long time. Yet despite this, she eventually lost sight of the Flower Witch and could only aimlessly look up at high branches in the forest. Chen Qi walked slowly through the mountain, not in a rush to search but rather sniffing the air. The Flower Witch, due to her Blood Flower Disease, had a body scent like that of flower fragrance. Smell was a good choice for tracking her. ¡°However¡­¡± Chen Qi looked around. Many trees on Red Island were flower trees, filled with fresh floral scents everywhere. ¡°Not easy to find¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head. The Flower Witch had gotten some money from her last crack-induced trip and likely wouldn¡¯t be lured by the smell of food. ¡°Wait a minute¡­¡± Chen Qi suddenly recalled some information. In player forums, it was mentioned that hiding was the Flower Witch¡¯s favorite method. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Perlu¡¯s speed wasn¡¯t slow; she had suddenly lost track of her. ¡°The Flower Witch has probably hidden herself.¡± Chen Qi thought and continued along the trail Perlu had followed, looking at the grass near the ground. Right then, he suddenly noticed something odd. Underneath a large flowering tree, there were three very unnatural-looking yellow flowers. Chen Qi sat down, leaning against the tree, and took out a water bottle. Following Perlu the whole way had made him somewhat thirsty. ¡°Glug glug.¡± While he was drinking, a black flower suddenly popped out of the dirt next to the little yellow flowers. It was a scared little black flower! ¡°I knew you were here¡­¡± Chen Qi rolled his eyes silently. According to the information on player forums, the Flower Witch was very skilled in Earth Escape, which involves hiding underground. But in the beginning, her Earth Escape Skill had a fatal flaw: whenever she wasn¡¯t deep enough, the flowers on top of her head would emerge through the soil. Chen Qi took a deep breath and carefully chose his words: ¡°Well, Flower Witch, rest assured, I am not in league with that reporter just now, and I have no intention of capturing you for the bounty. I just have some herbs and need your help with them.¡± Would she agree? Chen Qi quietly waited for her response. In the early stages of the game, no player dared to approach the Flower Witch. It was only in the middle stages that players began asking the Flower Witch to make potions. But by then, the Flower Witch had already become a prominent figure, always caught up in major events, and had little time to make potions. Now, likely being quite poor, if he offered enough money, she would probably be willing to make potions for him. Chen Qi thought to himself. After a long silence, he heard a faint sound from under the soil. ¡°You¡¯re mistaken, I am not the Flower Witch, I am just a flower.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What are you talking about? Chen Qi was stunned. Hold back, hold back! In what scenario could she come up with such a blatant lie? The people of the Witch Sea are indeed a bit off. Staying too long in such an environment can affect one¡¯s mind, which is very normal. Chen Qi calmed his breath, holding back his desire to retort. ¡°Flower Witch, there are some matters for which I need you.¡± ¡°That woman has already run off; she should now be in the towns on Flower Island, going from house to house looking for you.¡± ¡°I absolutely won¡¯t betray you.¡± ¡°And besides, with your formidable power, we two First Order Transcendents can¡¯t do anything to you.¡± ¡°I swear by the Sea Goddess, I absolutely won¡¯t reveal your whereabouts, or else, may I encounter a sea tyrant when I go out to sea and face a black mud tidal wave when I return!¡± Another moment of silence. The Flower Witch finally responded: ¡°Fine, if you dare reveal my whereabouts, I¡¯ll show you why witches are called witches.¡± The tone in her voice was clearly a bit angry, even threatening. Stalking someone discretely seemed to be definitely out of bounds. Even beings known for their order and goodness could unleash havoc once provoked. Indeed, one must be careful with words and actions when speaking to a witch, never crossing the line carelessly. After all, she was a witch. Chen Qi nodded his head. Time passed, and a few orange-red flowers popped out from the ground. Chen Qi took a sip of water, ¡°So, Flower Witch, why haven¡¯t you come out yet? Did I do something wrong?¡± At that moment, a mosquito-like faint voice came from under the ground, ¡°Well¡­ I¡¯ve been standing too long. My hands and feet are a bit numb, and the earth is packed too tightly¡­ it¡¯s a bit hard to come out. Could you help me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Numb feet! Hold back, hold back, she¡¯s an esteemed witch, suppress the urge to make a comment. Chen Qi looked at the flustered little flowers sprouting from the soil. He hesitated for a moment, then reached out, grabbed the flowers from the ground, and yanked like pulling up a radish. Pull! Pull! Finally, with great effort, she popped her head out like a potato mine in Plants vs Zombies; after scanning her surroundings, she burst out. After emerging from the earth, the Flower Witch patted the dirt off her body and spat out the mud in her mouth. She hesitated for a moment, then looked at Chen Qi. To ease the awkward situation, she coughed twice and said, ¡°Ahem. In our academy in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, Floral Appearance symbolizes nature, and many aspire to blend into nature. Merging with nature is a compulsory course for every Floral Appearance student. Some can stand unmoved like a rock under the onslaught of a waterfall. Some can sit still and have birds land on them. And I can merge directly with the earth, even letting aggressive wolves walk over my head. In this aspect of blending into nature, I¡¯ve even surpassed my teacher, although, I¡¯ve gotten a bit rusty from not practicing for quite a while.¡± The Flower Witch said with a bit of pride. ¡°¡­¡± Is that really blending into nature? Isn¡¯t that more like running away? Chen Qi looked at the muddy Flower Witch and pressed his hand to his forehead. He never imagined that just the second meeting with the Flower Witch would change his perspective on witches so dramatically. In online gaming forums, the Flower Witch, being the protagonist, always seemed mysterious and powerful. Indeed, what one sees online and meets in person can differ greatly. After ensuring no more interview-crazy Perl was around, the Flower Witch sat down, exhaling deeply, ¡°That monster who strips clothes in the street has finally left, you¡¯re really not with that guy, right?¡± ¡°Rest assured, Flower Witch, although I know that street-stripper, I¡¯ll definitely not betray you.¡± ¡°You actually know that pervert?¡± The Flower Witch took a step back. ¡°¡­¡± Perl, what exactly did you do on the streets to make an orderly and nice Flower Witch speak with such disdain? Chen Qi felt somewhat regretful for having walked into the village with Perl. The Flower Witch thought for a moment, then crossed her arms and said, ¡°Oh well, since you¡¯ve sworn. So, what potion do you want to make? Hmm¡­ As a Witch¡¯s heir, my fees are quite high. Also, I still have some important tasks to complete on Flower Island, can¡¯t give you the potion right away.¡± Chen Qi organized his thoughts and replied, ¡°At sea, I happened upon a Pale Scale Fruit, I¡¯d like your help in making it into a potion.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°I said, I found a Pale Scale Fruit and want to turn it into a potion.¡± Pale Scale Fruit is not just any ordinary herbal material. A few flowers of surprise popped out above the Flower Witch¡¯s head, ¡°You say, you found a Pale Scale Fruit, where did you get it?¡± ¡°I just happened by a huge white tree and found it with my little pet beast.¡± The Flower Witch blinked incredulously at Chen Qi, ¡°You¡¯re really lucky, huh. Well, if it¡¯s Pale Scale Fruit, that¡¯s high-end material, and it also needs ten types of neutralizing ingredients. I need my workstation to mix it for you.¡± In the Flower Witch¡¯s memory, Pale Scale Fruit grew under the sea, and finding one would require quite some luck. She had only seen it in textbooks. The Flower Witch doubtfully looked at Chen Qi. From the first glance she took at him, she thought he was rather bold. Seeing her, he didn¡¯t shy away but dared to follow! And he even managed to break her perfect Hidden Technique and obtain a Pale Scale Fruit. Plus, he was accompanying that mysterious Perl. This guy must be extraordinary. The Flower Witch leaned against the tree, beginning to mentally wrestle with herself. Explore more stories at .com She had some issues she was dealing with and needed an outsider¡¯s help. But stubborn her whole life, she disliked asking others for help! Asking others felt somewhat undignified. This isn¡¯t asking for help; it¡¯s striking a deal¡ªthis is an opportunity¡­ The Flower Witch coughed twice and began to speak, ¡°So, uh¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the flowers falling from the tree, ¡°My name is Chef, just call me Chef.¡± The Flower Witch whispered, ¡°Alright, Chef, do you dare to enter a D-level crack? I have some rather explosive information here.¡± So, the Flower Witch was also here for the crack¡­ Chen Qi replied without hesitation, ¡°Yes, what¡¯s the information?¡± Chapter 90 - 90 - 74 The First Transaction Chapter 90 ¨C 74 The First Transaction He was originally going to go, and contrary to that, the treasure of the hunters was not a difficult thing for him, Chen Qi decisively agreed, turned his head, and quietly waited for the Flower Witch to provide the information. He agreed! Three happy little yellow flowers popped up above the Flower Witch¡¯s head, followed by a mysterious expression: ¡°This matter involves the legendary person and is not suitable for idle chat here, please follow me.¡± The Flower Witch dusted the dirt off her bottom and, with a brisk pace, moved forward, then turned her head and waved at Chen Qi. Damn riddler, couldn¡¯t she just talk here¡­ Chen Qi got up and obediently followed her. Under the Flower Witch¡¯s guidance, the two of them followed the mountain road through the forest, heading towards the highest point of the mountain. At last, the two reached the peak of Flower Island¡¯s great mountain, at a towering cliff. The Flower Witch walked to the edge of the cliff, placing her hands behind her back, quietly savoring the high floral fragrance and the sea breeze. ¡°How about it, Chef, the spot I¡¯ve chosen offers a pretty nice view, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Chen Qi stepped forward, looking down at the entirety of Flower Island from the mountaintop. The dusk¡¯s dim light sprinkled among the mountains, dyeing the sky a gentle golden hue, harmonizing with the deep blue of the distant sea, forming a lush painting of flowers and seawater. The port and the villages below the flowers also appeared particularly peaceful. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s a very nice view.¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, the air quality also quite good. But, this is off-topic! Weren¡¯t they supposed to discuss something very important? Chen Qi turned his head, looking at the Flower Witch with a skeptical gaze. ¡°Ahem.¡± The Flower Witch coughed twice, pointing towards the easternmost seaside part of Flower Island. In that place, one could see many tents, a temporarily constructed settlement. Many hunters were stationed there, probably waiting for the crack to open. The Flower Witch explained: ¡°In that place, there exists a special large Grade-D crack ¡®Dragon Nest Site¡¯, and every decade, this crack reopens. If no one attends to it, the crack will get out of control, affecting the entire island.¡± Dragon Nest Site¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, pondering; as a former pet trainer, he had cleared many similar cracks. If disregarding the mutation level, it ranked medium in difficulty within Grade-D cracks. The Flower Witch continued: ¡°Inside the Dragon Nest Site of Flower Island, there exists a special herb, Dragon Breath Grass, which grows beside dragons. I currently, desperately need this herb. However, Dragon Nest Island has strict class restrictions, and my rank is no longer sufficient to participate in this level of crack.¡± sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi looked into the distance: ¡°Simply put, it means I need to go to the Dragon Breath Site, find the Dragon Breath Grass for you as a reward.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not simple at all; that¡¯s a herb growing beside the ultimate monster, which means, to get the Dragon Breath Grass, you have to face the final enemy in the crack, the dragon.¡± ¡°It¡¯s manageable.¡± Chen Qi smiled. As a player, how could he possibly miss the final boss? Since he had entered the crack, he would go all out to achieve a perfect clear! The Flower Witch looked serious: ¡°Actually, I was initially planning to ask the Hunter Group¡¯s Red Crystal team from Flower Island for help, but during the conversation with them, I felt something was off. This hunter team, they actively invited many traveling First Order Transcendents, planning to enter the crack with them. From my observations, this hunter team seems quite mild-mannered, but they are far more dangerous than the Black Rabbit Gang we encountered in the hunting field. Hence, I did not entrust them with finding the Dragon Breath Grass.¡± The expression on the Flower Witch¡¯s face was very earnest. ¡°Is it really not because you¡¯re short on money?¡± Chen Qi remembered that the price of Dragon Breath Grass was certainly not a small sum. The Flower Witch paused for a moment: ¡°There is a small part of that reason, of course, but the dangers of that crack far exceed this hunter team.¡± She looked at Chen Qi. Although she had shared some intelligence about the Grade-D crack, she still saw no signs of fear in his expression! The Flower Witch moistened her throat, looking towards the distant hunter team: ¡°Next is the most crucial intelligence. After hearing this information, reconsider whether you want to enter the crack, whether you want to accept my request.¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s face was earnest, she took a deep breath and, after a minute of gathering her thoughts, she said: ¡°In this Grade-D crack, there likely exists the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunters!¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Chen Qi nodded his head. After the ¡®oh¡¯, the Flower Witch fixed her gaze on him. Hunter¡¯s treasure, this is the treasure of legend in the Witch Sea! Should I act more surprised, giving due respect to the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunters and the serious Flower Witch? Chen Qi¡¯s mouth opened, and he exclaimed cooperatively: ¡°Oh!¡± This reaction was about right. ¡°I know you¡¯re shocked now, but please stay calm,¡± the Flower Witch continued mysteriously: ¡°Don¡¯t ask me how I know about the legendary Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure; it¡¯s a secret I cannot reveal. However, I can tell you clearly that there¡¯s a fifty percent chance that the Deep Sea Hunters¡¯ treasure exists in this crack. Discover stories with .com And this will change the whole situation of the crack!¡± ¡°The hunters¡¯ treasure is like gold scattered everywhere, it can change a Transcendent¡¯s life, enough to make a kind person take up the slaughtering knife, enough to turn close brothers into sworn enemies.¡± ¡°According to my guess, I am not the only one who knows the information about the Deep Sea Hunters¡¯ treasure. Therefore, by setting foot here, you are very likely to become the victim of people killing each other.¡± The Flower Witch crossed her arms, releasing what she considered the most important information. Chen Qi nodded. For many people, a D-grade crack that definitely contains a Hunter¡¯s treasure would indeed be a shocking piece of news. This piece of information was still very valuable. Contrary to his expectations, the Flower Witch actually trusted him unexpectedly, telling him such important information. Similar ages, having met once, plus a trading relationship. Compared to those inexplicable Hunter Groups, the Flower Witch was more willing to trust Chen Qi. Of course, trust must be mutual and respected to maintain. I¡¯ll take this mission! Chen Qi lowered his head, pretending to think: ¡°Hunter¡¯s treasure, huh? It means while I am helping you find Dragon Breath Herb, it¡¯s likely that people will want me dead¡­I see some danger. If we could agree on a bit more reward.¡± Indeed, he was still scared¡­ the Flower Witch frowned and scratched her head: ¡°It¡¯s indeed dangerous, sorry, I shouldn¡¯t have told you this info, just pay with money for the potion costs, I will deliver the potion to you if I have time.¡± She thought it over, after all, he was just a First Order Transcendent; it was too dangerous to let him go for the Dragon Breath Herb. Even though theirs was just a trading relationship, Chen Qi provided the herbs, she made the potion. But if just because of this, she let Chen Qi enter the Dragon Nest Island and then he died. In the Flower Witch¡¯s view, to some extent, it was as if she¡¯d indirectly killed a young chef. She would rely on herself then, and think of another way, sighed the stubborn Flower Witch. ¡°!¡± Chen Qi was startled. She was not playing by the rules. This was the time to raise the price, wasn¡¯t it? Chen Qi stepped forward, looking towards the distant Hunter Group: ¡°Flower Witch, what I mean is, we need to talk money.¡± ¡°Extra money? Say that again, that¡¯s the Hunter¡¯s treasure, aren¡¯t you scared?¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s head sprouted several question mark flowers, as she touched her empty pocket. The existence of the Hunter¡¯s treasure was enough to dramatically change the entire crack. Chen Qi spread his hands and said: ¡°Being scared is normal, but if I shrink back because of fear, then I should never go out to sea in this lifetime.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Flower Witch fell silent for a moment, then nodded: ¡°I don¡¯t have much cash, I can only pay with potions, in addition to helping you with the medicine, I can give you another potion to use in conjunction with Pale Scale Fruits as compensation.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine,¡± He agreed really fast! She remembered, her teacher had told her that to survive in the great seas, never fight alone, and if possible, it¡¯s best to develop your own followers! This was her first trade after arriving in Shell Country, and he was the first person she got familiar with. A chef who knew no fear. The Flower Witch bit her lip and reached out her hand: ¡°Deal!¡± Chen Qi stepped forward and shook hands: ¡°Deal.¡± Chapter 91 - 91 - 75 Blood Blade Pirate Group and Blade Witch Chapter 91 ¨C 75 Blood Blade Pirate Group and Blade Witch The sea breeze blew, and flowers drifted far away with the fallen leaves. ¡°Pleasure doing business with you!¡± Chen Qi and the Flower Witch high-fived, sealing their first deal on Flower Island. The Flower Witch repeatedly cautioned that she bore an important mission and must not have her whereabouts exposed. If he truly obtained Dragon¡¯s Breath Grass, the Flower Witch would naturally find a way to contact him. Before leaving, the Flower Witch took out two strong Healing Potions from her withered medicine bag and handed them to Chen Qi, ¡°According to my information, the Dragon Nest in this place is not a Blade Phase crack, but a Floral Appearance crack, which may have a special way to clear it. These are all I have left. I hope they can help you a bit. Please be careful.¡± The Flower Witch shook her head. When she arrived in the Shell Country waters, her ship was attacked, and all her belongings fell into the sea. Therefore, she had been so poor as to eat grass earlier. Now, relying on the money earned from the previous hunting ground, she barely managed to purchase herbs and produce two new potions. But because of the ship fare and the cost of the herbs, she was once again penniless. Chen Qi took the potions. [Healing Potion ¨C Modified: Nature Form: Floral Description: Transcendent potion that boosts overall stamina and strength within ten minutes, while also increasing the body¡¯s healing speed.] High-end stuff! These Transcendent potions were worth at least thirty thousand Shell Coins per vial. Moreover, if the potion was made personally by the Flower Witch, the price would be even higher. Chen Qi accepted the potion, ¡°Thank you, I¡¯ll do my best to get the Dragon¡¯s Breath Grass.¡± After the deal was done, the Flower Witch said her farewells and disappeared into the woods. Chen Qi clapped his hands and returned to the village on Flower Island to gather more information about the cracks. ¡­ ¡­ Near the sea along Flower Island, where the Hunters resided. Chen Qi came to this place. The Dragon Nest was a crack that remained open for a long time and could only be entered at night. Here, there was a specific Red Crystal Hunter Group that tackled cracks. Chen Qi looked around. In this place, Pei Lu was asking people for information. Besides her, there were some people in fancy clothes who were likely village officials or wealthy merchants from Flower Island. So many people¡­ Chen Qi approached the traveling Transcendents and joined their discussion. They were discussing a simple battle plan. ¡°Dragon Nest, indeed, it¡¯s impossible to drive away the dragon. Our mission this time is still to gather herbs. As a Floral Appearance crack, the herbs within it contain unimaginable Transcendent power.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that, dragons can be driven away! The leader of the Red Crystal Hunter Group said, as long as we work together, we can defeat the dragon. Moreover, the dragon on Dragon Nest Island isn¡¯t as powerful as the Sea Dragons in the Witch Sea.¡± ¡°Yes, there are so many of us!¡± ¡°Exactly, we¡¯re so many, and the villagers of Flower Island still look down on us!¡± ¡°Keep your voice down, better not provoke these villagers, we are outsiders after all.¡± Chen Qi listened and summarized the personnel composition for the crack expedition into roughly three factions. First, lone wolves like him who came to this place. Second, the Red Crystal Hunter Group. In this world, Transcendents who specialized in dealing with cracks were also called Hunters. Organizations that aimed to clear cracks were called Hunter Groups. In gaming communities, ¡®Hunter Group¡¯ was also the name of many guilds. The Red Crystal Hunter Group was a registered Hunter Group with all its members being second-order experts. The third and the most dangerous faction according to Chen Qi. He looked at the villagers here. Many villagers were gazing at the distant sea. After a while, as the moon rose, a loud steam roar came from afar. Everyone stopped their discussions and looked towards the distance. On the horizon, a blood-red flag flew in the sea breeze. On the flag, a long knife was thrust into a sea of corpses. ¡°The Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s flag!¡± Chen Qi was startled. At that moment, some villagers smiled. They had been waiting for the Blood Blade Pirate Group. From the fringe of the near sea, it was pirate territory. Flower Island was a fertile island with a population of a thousand. Without the protection of a powerful faction, normal life couldn¡¯t be maintained. Places abandoned by the navy would be governed by pirates. Surprisingly, the one protecting Flower Island turned out to be one of the Four Great Pirate Groups, the Blood Blade Pirate Group! Chen Qi took out his black knife from the backpack card. Transcendents from the Hunter Group also drew their weapons. ¡°This is the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ship! There shouldn¡¯t be any former navy members here! Nor any Black Whale Group members!¡± ¡°Put away your weapons, don¡¯t act rashly. We don¡¯t need to confront the Blood Blade Pirate Group head-on.¡± ¡°Why is the Blood Blade Pirate Group here?¡± Explore more at .com S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pei Lu, who was gathering information nearby, rarely showed a frightened look as she backed away. Pei Lu was almost a universally taunting unit in the near sea. A massive red steamship stirred up huge waves and docked at the shore. Soon after, a gangway dropped down from the ship. Sh-sh-sh! Fifty members of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, dressed in red uniforms, disembarked from the ship in neat steps, holding heavy firearms at their chests, forming a straight-line formation. They were uniformly outfitted in red and white military-style clothing and equipped with weapons from the Magic Bullet Company. The Blood Blade Pirate Group was born from an internal navy war; its founder was also the former admiral of the navy. Therefore, both its uniforms and its system bore traces of the navy. They viewed themselves as the true navy, ruling over many near-sea islands! Are there participants from the Blood Blade Pirate Group in this crack expedition? Chen Qi felt a bit uneasy. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, a man and a woman descended the gangway. The woman was petite, wearing a red cloak. The young man was tall, dressed in a wolf-hide coat, with a terrifying black wolf tattooed on his chest. Chen Qi had seen them in the newspaper. Fierce Wolf Fenrir and Little Red Riding Hood, two recently notorious pirates. Little Red Riding Hood, slender, a second-order Transcendent, with the profession of [Blood Soldier], had a bounty of three million Shell Coins! Fierce Wolf Fenrir, a third-tier Transcendent, and a key member of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, had a bounty of thirteen million Shell Coins! ¡°Little Red Riding Hood, this person¡­¡± Seeing the two in front, Chen Qi was secretly amazed. These two were not only famous in the Witch Sea but also prominent on gaming forums! Especially Little Red Riding Hood. Chen Qi thought for a moment. Given her physique and appearance, coupled with the Blood Blade Pirate Group affiliation, he hadn¡¯t expected to encounter her in this place! This person was also a significant NPC in the Witch Sea. In the near future, Little Red Riding Hood would acquire another title¡ªthe Blade Witch. But completely opposite to the gentle Flower Witch, the Blade Witch¡¯s temper was notoriously irritable! Of course, at this point in time, no one knew her witch identity. The Flower Witch did not know the Blade Witch at all. Chen Qi shook his head. Frankly, he didn¡¯t want to meet the Blade Witch here, nor did he have any intention of getting acquainted. Her temper was bad, and she frequently resorted to violence. Countless players, attracted to Little Red Riding Hood¡¯s beauty, joined the Blood Blade Pirate Group, only to die by her blade. The appearance of Fierce Wolf Fenrir and Little Red Riding Hood caused a brief panic. If the Blood Blade Pirate Group attacked, all fifty people here might die! Chen Qi took a deep breath. The Blood Blade Pirate Group had their pride. Especially Little Red Riding Hood and Fenrir, who valued their reputation even more than the navy did and would not attack without reason. Little Red Riding Hood stepped forward, scanning everyone present from the Red Crystal Hunter Group¡¯s leader to the village head of Flower Island, then to Chen Qi and Pei Lu the journalist. The village head did not speak, subtly signaling Little Red Riding Hood. Here was a reporter known for her taunts. Suddenly, Little Red Riding Hood conjured up a red Blood Crystal Spear. Blood manipulation, a primary skill of the second-tier Blade Phase profession [Blood Soldier]. She pointed the red spear at Pei Lu, ¡°Ms. Journalist, our Blood Blade Pirate Group won¡¯t harm you out of respect for the press. But no matter why you¡¯re here, we don¡¯t want to see our whereabouts in tomorrow¡¯s paper.¡± ¡°Okay, got it.¡± Pei Lu obediently raised her hands. The Blood Blade Pirate Group loathed the current navy, while Pei Lu had recently been close to them. After the warning, Little Red Riding Hood moved to the center of the community. Checking the time, she addressed everyone, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen! Our Blood Blade Pirate Group is not like the Black Whale Group, those cowards who bully the weak, nor are we the navy, those backstabbing bastards. We have our own rules. As long as you don¡¯t attack us, we won¡¯t attack you. This journey, like you, we are participants in the crack! Like you, we are brothers seeking strength in this vast sea! ¡°Exactly! We are just here to send our charming Little Red Riding Hood to the crack. Of course, if you pay us, we don¡¯t mind protecting you. Rest assured, every agreement with us is a contractual one.¡± Fenrir said lazily, showing their confidence in securing everything. Chen Qi gripped his black knife. The Blood Blade Pirate Group was also a participant in the crack. This added a formidable competitor! Chen Qi thought. The Blood Blade Pirate Group did not display overt hostility, setting up like the navy amidst the Hunter Group, waiting for the crack. As dusk turned to night, cracks appeared in various forms and entry methods. E-grade cracks were often just wormholes you could crawl into. With higher crack levels, entry methods varied. In this place, a mysterious unmanned boat appeared nightly. To enter the Dragon Nest, one must board the boat when the moon rose. Only clearing the crack could stop the nightly appearance of these boats. People gathered around bonfires, anxiously waiting. This hunt differed from before; the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s involvement implied the crack might be cleared tonight! ¡°Everyone, time is running out.¡± ¡°This is our once-in-a-lifetime opportunity¡­¡± The Red Crystal Hunter Group decided to go all out after discussions! Both the Red Crystal Hunter Group and the Blood Blade Pirate Group probably knew about the Hunter¡¯s treasure¡­ Chen Qi observed from behind a tree. This expedition, as the Flower Witch said, not only posed threats from the dragon but also from people. A tense atmosphere filled the area. Finally, at midnight, with a misty breeze, over a hundred flower-laden unmanned boats sailed toward them. A prompt for the crack finally appeared before them. [Inspiration Appraising¡­] Chapter 92 - 92 - 76: The Invincible Little Red Riding Hood Chapter 92 ¨C 76: The Invincible Little Red Riding Hood [Inspiration identification in progress¡­] [Inspiration identification success!] [Crack Name: Dragon Nest Land Grade: D Nature Form: Flower, Cup Description: A volcanic island where villagers hold an annual ritual, hoping one day to receive the dragon¡¯s blessing and become one with the dragon. After countless prayers, two fire dragons took residence here. However, after consuming the offerings, they did not leave. Find adventures on .com If the fire dragons don¡¯t leave soon, the volcano will erupt, burning everything to ashes. The island residents have set down their journey flower boats, requesting your help to expel the fire dragons. Completion Condition: Expel the dragons! This is human territory! Special Completion Condition (Floral Appearance): The dragons are seen as symbols of nature. You need to make them leave without harming them. Crack Mutation Rate: 27% (High mutation rate, this crack is extremely dangerous, proceed with caution) Crack Entry Limit: Only Second-tier and below Transcendents may enter this crack. Crack Personnel Limit: No more than a hundred people. Inspirational Insight: You saw two fire dragons descending from the sky, unleashing hellish flames to vent their pain and rage upon the world. Inspirational Insight (Special): At the peak of the volcano, you saw a man with severed arms. Just as he was about to kill the fire dragon, he trembled violently, mysterious black tentacles sprouting from his body, and ultimately died in the scorching flames.] Chen Qi swiftly scanned the Inspirational Insights in front of him. Another large crack, and a D-grade crack with a 27% mutation rate. In the New Day world, each increase in crack grade means an exponential rise in difficulty. ¡°The boss of this Dragon Nest Land is a pair of fire dragons, a tough boss indeed.¡± The twin fire dragons were a famous couple boss in Dragon Nest Land. Even a slight mistake could result in a combined assault by the dragon couple. Moreover, whenever a fire dragon killed a player, they would kiss in front of the player. Killing both physically and emotionally! Therefore, the forums were flooded daily with rookie posts seeking strategies to defeat the twin fire dragons. When the fire dragon¡¯s health drops below 50%, they would flee Dragon Nest Land. When both dragons had left, the crack could be cleared. Chen Qi took out a cloth and polished his black blade until it shone. The twin fire dragons were extremely difficult. However, because of the high difficulty of the fire dragons, he had rich experience in clearing such levels. He knew many special ways to clear them. The Floral Appearance route, simply put, involved bypassing the conventional battle and making the dragons feel pleased, thus clearing the level directly and earning more rewards. Animal communication, bewitchment techniques, and others could achieve this special clearance condition. Besides that, there were also some underhanded methods to clear it. If you were a player with dragon¡¯s blood, you could even seduce the fire dragons and provoke an internal conflict between the dragon couple. And his Chef Skill could also play a significant role in this crack! Chen Qi turned his attention to the second Inspirational Insight. The Hunter with tentacles, was it related to the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure? The information wasn¡¯t sufficient¡­ Chen Qi packed his things and silently signaled Pei Lu, then went to the flower-laden boat on the shore. Aren¡¯t you here on Flower Island for business? How are you so adept at this? Pei Lu stared at him in bewilderment. Chen Qi blended smoothly into the crowd, following the people¡¯s steps to board a small boat bound for Dragon Nest Island. Over fifty people boarded the small boat to Dragon Nest Island. The Blood Blade Pirate Group had only sent one person, Little Red Riding Hood. The Evil Wolf Fenrir asked: ¡°Hey, Little Red Riding Hood, do you really not need your brothers with you?¡± Little Red Riding Hood raised her head at a forty-five-degree angle and snorted coldly: ¡°No need, just two little lizards. I can expel the fire dragons on my own!¡± Does everyone who follows the Blade principle love to fight alone¡­ Fenrir said helplessly: ¡°Really? Little Red Riding Hood, let me remind you, besides the fire dragons, there are other hunters.¡± Sometimes, humans are scarier than monsters. Little Red Riding Hood¡¯s gaze lingered on Chen Qi for a moment, then swept over the others. She wasn¡¯t targeting anyone; to her, everyone present was trash! Smirking confidently, she said: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m the strongest!¡± Little Red Riding Hood adjusted her clothes and leapt onto the foremost boat. Chen Qi watched Little Red Riding Hood with interest. As the future Blade Witch, Little Red Riding Hood¡¯s strength far surpassed that of a typical Second-order Transcendent. Her primary trait was a single word: wild! For now, though, this crack didn¡¯t seem normal. Chen Qi chose a middle boat and stayed with other traveling hunters. As a sea breeze gradually picked up, the small boat carried them toward another world. Soon, from within the distant mist, the outline of a black volcano began to appear. On the boat, the hunters started a lively discussion. ¡°It¡¯s really fire dragons, to expel them, we must all give it our all!¡± ¡°We need full cooperation and a team battle.¡± ¡°Since it¡¯s a team battle, we need a leader. I propose Baron, the leader of the Red Crystal Hunter Group. No objections, right?¡± ¡°Yes, the Red Crystal Hunter Baron! He has cleared one C-grade crack, five D-grade cracks, and thirty E-grade cracks. With such rich experience, he is the most suitable leader for us.¡± Chen Qi listened quietly. Just as these people said, the fire dragon¡¯s health was alarming. Without special strategies, large-scale team battles were needed to expel the fire dragons. And that was just for facing a single fire dragon. Facing two fire dragons greatly increased the difficulty. Simultaneously facing two stout fire dragons, few could endure it. Under everyone¡¯s anticipation, Baron, the leader of the Red Crystal Hunter Group, tapped his dagger with his index finger and coughed twice: ¡°Since everyone says so, let me, this old man, command this dragon expulsion operation.¡± Chen Qi looked at him. He was an old man with red hair, wearing a hunter¡¯s outfit made of supernal deerskin, armed with a large sword specifically for taking down large creatures. Additionally, his exposed skin bore some bestial tattoos that enhanced physical strength. Whether in basic skills or weaponry, he was truly professional. Considering his age and experience, he was indeed the best candidate for this operation¡¯s commander. Though suitable, it was undeniable that this person had to have an agenda. Chen Qi grew cautious. Like the Flower Witch, his first impression of this old man wasn¡¯t good. Something about the old man¡¯s actions felt conspicuously deliberate. A sea breeze tinged with sulfur brushed across his cheek. Chen Qi looked up to see the volcanic island, covered in black stones, appear before them. Dragon Nest Island had arrived. As the mist gradually dispersed, the fifty-three of them jumped from the small boat onto the black land ahead. The exposed black rocks formed spectacular cliffs. The distant village had already been charred into coal by the fire dragons¡¯ roasting, some charred people exhaled black gas and wriggled continuously on the ground. Chen Qi stepped forward a few steps and looked toward the highest peak of the mountain, the volcanic summit. Two resting fire dragons hovered in the sky like two spinning embers. The mountaintop was the dragons¡¯ nesting site and also where dragon breath grass grew. ¡°Better play it safe. Right now, I¡¯m still too inexperienced to withstand the combined assault of two fire dragons.¡± Chen Qi thought to himself. The safest way to defeat the fire dragons was to cooperate with others. At this moment, Baron slowly walked to the front of the crowd: ¡°We have traveled a long way to get here. I believe everyone present has come with dreams in their hearts. Our goal is to clear this crack. If we expel the dragons, everyone will at least get a skill card. I wonder if any of you would be interested in hearing a few words from me.¡± ¡°Old man, spit it out!¡± Little Red Riding Hood bit her lip and shouted fiercely. She could see that the Red Crystal Hunter Group had prepared extremely well for this hunt! After saying his piece, Baron looked up at the fire dragons circling in the sky above: ¡°Everyone, at my age near death, wealth and power mean nothing to me. Compared to those, my reputation, posthumous status, wishes of old friends, and regrets of my long life are most important. This island embodies my regret.¡± Then, he rolled up his sleeve, revealing a hand full of red scars. This was a burn from a fire dragon! Chen Qi was slightly surprised. Baron had prepared even more thoroughly for this crack than he had expected. At this moment, within the crowd, someone widened their eyes in disbelief and asked: ¡°Old Hunter Baron, have you participated in this crack before?¡± Red Crystal Hunter Baron sighed and fell into memories, saying: ¡°Yes, I came to this crack ten years ago. And my old friend died in this crack ten years ago. He fought the fire dragon alone to protect us. But because of that, I watched as his head was bitten off. This became a lifelong sorrow for me. I¡¯ve come back now to avenge my friend.¡± As he said this, Baron looked toward the highest point of the volcano, shedding a few tears full of regret. The crowd was shocked and delighted. Baron was already very powerful, and he was also a previous participant in this crack! If they could get the help of a prior crack participant, the probability of clearing the crack would greatly increase. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A previous crack participant¡­ Chen Qi pondered. Baron picked up some black dirt from the ground: ¡°Even after ten years, the land here hasn¡¯t changed much. Though it may sound like an exaggeration, I know this crack better than everyone present, know the monsters here, and know everything here. With our strength, we can go straight to challenge the fire dragons. Thus, I have an idea for a fast crack clearance. I wonder if you¡¯d be willing to join me in this?¡± Baron laid out all his advantages and gave everyone an option. The traveling hunters were extremely excited, as if joining Baron¡¯s team would guarantee great rewards. Baron raised his head and looked resolutely at the highest point of the island: ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s expel the dragons together!¡± Chapter 93 - 93 - 77: The Male and Female Twin Fire Dragons Chapter 93 ¨C 77: The Male and Female Twin Fire Dragons Baron of the Red Crystal Hunter Group stood there, quietly waiting for everyone¡¯s response. What he meant was that all fifty-three people here would follow him, abandoning their original goals to join him in facing the final boss, the Fire Dragon! Many hunters fell into hesitation. Many of them were only aiming for a small goal. The Fire Dragon in the land of dragon breath was incredibly powerful, far beyond what these amateur hunters could defeat. Facing the Fire Dragon was not something they had even considered! But now, Baron of the Red Crystal Hunter Group was actually extending them an invitation. Chen Qi looked suspiciously towards Baron and the equipment carried by the Red Crystal Hunter Group. The Dragon-Specialized Giant Cannon, fireproof tattoos, high-melting-point shields, Potion No. 13¡­ Luxurious dragon-slaying equipment. There were more than just Dragon Nest Island in the D-grade cracks above the sea. What could make a person come back to a crack like this one at the first chance after ten years? Other than revenge, what other reason could there be for someone to return? The hunters¡¯ treasure¡­ Chen Qi immediately thought of this. Your journey continues on .com Unlike the previous treasures, he now knew neither the location nor the difficulty of the treasure. Chen Qi had a strong intuition that the other party was also here for the hunters¡¯ treasure. And this old man Baron might know more than he did. What Barro was doing now appeared to be for revenge, but the real goal was probably something else. ¡°Baron, you wouldn¡¯t harm us, would you? After defeating the Fire Dragon, you wouldn¡¯t keep the materials to yourself?¡± ¡°What are you saying? In the past few years, Brother Baron has distributed all the Skill Cards and Occupation Cards to us.¡± ¡°Brother Baron is old, and to him, money isn¡¯t important. Being able to defeat the Fire Dragon and avenge his brothers is his only wish.¡± ¡°Revenge, what does revenge have to do with us? How can we ensure that this guy won¡¯t attack us on the way?¡± A small number of hunters voiced their opposition. Baron smiled: ¡°Everyone, I follow the principle of the scales and the God of the Day; I will not break my promise or the iron rules in my heart. Plus, if we wanted to ambush, the Red Crystal Hunter Group wouldn¡¯t need to gather you all together. Besides, we have only eight people in the Red Crystal Hunter Group, how could we strike against more than forty of you? I swear to you, my invitation is heartfelt; I truly want to clear this crack. Also, here we have members of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and I¡¯ve heard that they maintain the order of the nearby seas. Under this lady¡¯s watch, I wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything to you.¡± Little Red Riding Hood blinked, surprised to be mentioned by him! But Baron was right, the Blood Blade Pirate Group did indeed offer bodyguard services. Whether it was protecting islands or clients within a crack, it was all within their scope of services. Compared to other pirate groups, the Blood Blade Pirate Group placed more emphasis on their reputation. Thanks to their good reputation, they had the support of many islands. Little Red Riding Hood puffed up her chest, slightly annoyed as she looked at Baron. She had to admit, Baron had experience in clearing cracks. If they had his help, the journey through the crack would be much easier. Little Red Riding Hood formed a blood-red long Blade in her hand, lifted her head, and said to everyone: ¡°50,000 Shell Coins! If any beast dares to attack another during this crack expedition, I¡¯ll intervene! Don¡¯t worry; as long as you pay, I swear on the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s name that I will protect you.¡± Though Little Red Riding Hood wasn¡¯t even 1.6 meters tall, she exuded a domineering presence, like a biting cold wind. The crowd looked at each other. If they had the protection of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, Baron wouldn¡¯t dare to lay a finger on them! The 50,000 Shell Coins for a bodyguard weren¡¯t too expensive, so Chen Qi took 50,000 Shell Coins out of his backpack card. Although Little Red Riding Hood had a sharp tongue, she was known on the high seas for valuing affection and promises. Spending 50,000 Shell Coins to add extra assurance to the expedition wasn¡¯t a loss. Under Little Red Riding Hood¡¯s witness, all fifty-three people on the crack expedition paid her 50,000 Shell Coins each. Little Red Riding Hood accepted the money: ¡°Rest assured, I will protect you.¡± Seeing this, Baron smiled: ¡°Well then, everyone, with the protection of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, we should be able to work together and face the Fire Dragon!¡± Cooperation was indeed the best way to defeat the Fire Dragon. Baron took Little Red Riding Hood¡¯s place at the front: ¡°Follow me, everyone. Those charred creatures can only provide some insignificant Spiritual Points. And I know a route that can avoid these charred creatures and reach the volcano summit.¡± With familiarity, Baron led the way along the volcano, setting off towards the summit. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the way, the members of the Red Crystal Hunter Group also took out climbing equipment and took a shortcut. Chen Qi maintained a safe distance, following the group cautiously. Where it would have taken at least a day to reach the high part of the volcano, under Baron¡¯s guidance, they arrived at a platform below the summit in just two hours. Baron wiped the sweat from his face: ¡°Alright, everyone, it¡¯s about time to rest for a bit.¡± They were now on a large flat stretch of land. Going further up would lead to the dragon¡¯s nest! ¡°Huff, huff¡ª¡± At this moment, they could hear the heavy breathing of the dragon. Under Baron¡¯s command, everyone leaned against the rocks, gasping for air. ¡°We¡¯ve finally arrived!¡± ¡°I¡¯m exhausted, and this place is too hot.¡± Chapter 94 - 94 - 77: The Male and Female Twin Fire Dragons_2 Chapter 94 ¨C 77: The Male and Female Twin Fire Dragons_2 And it was at this moment that Baron silently took out a red crystal from his backpack card, right in front of everyone. Chen Qi took out his water bottle, his gaze unavoidably falling on the red crystal. He had devised numerous strategies for Dragon Nest Island. Fire crystals, once shattered, would release a fire element aura strong enough to lure the fire dragons from the mountain peak! Wait a second! Baron intended to start an encounter right here on this platform! Chen Qi gripped his weapon, his eyes fixed on Baron. Baron turned his head, catching Chen Qi¡¯s gaze in an instant, and said: ¡°Hmm? What a surprise, young man, you actually know what this is?¡± At the same time, the other hunters of the Red Crystal Hunter Group also turned their attention to Chen Qi. ¡°I¡¯ve read about it in books, it¡¯s a fire crystal, right?¡± Chen Qi replied, drinking down the water from his water bottle, trying to lower his presence as much as possible. But the astonishment that flickered across his face for a moment was still captured by the man known as Baron. To start an encounter without consent proved that Baron and his men wanted to plunge the situation into chaos! ¡°Baron, what are you doing?¡± Crack! Accompanied by the sound of the crystal bursting. A searing aura instantly filled the platform before them! Baron, looking at the scorching flames in his hand, said: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everyone, I have no ill intentions. The terrain at the peak is too narrow, and this place is the best platform to face the fire dragon.¡± Everyone was bewildered for a moment; they had never expected Baron to take such a crazy action so suddenly! Baron wanted to forcibly drag them into a battle with the fire dragon! To think, just two hours ago, they had paid the Blood Blade Pirate Group for protection. However, they weren¡¯t given the chance to ponder! With the shattering of the crystal! From atop the mountain, the sound of mighty winds came through; the flapping of the dragon¡¯s wings was like the descent of a storm! Two fire dragons, from the mountain peak, came flying towards this place like two falling stars plummeting from the heavens. Little Red Riding Hood took out her long blade and lunged forward: ¡°Baron, what the hell are you doing!¡± This damn Red Crystal Hunter Group, starting a fight without their consent! Baron turned his head to look at Little Red Riding Hood, flashed a smile: ¡°Sorry, sorry, I thought you were all prepared, but now, indeed, is the best time.¡± ¡°You¡¯re looking for death!¡± Little Red Riding Hood¡¯s hands conjured a blood-colored long blade and charged at Baron. She had taken the money, and her intent was to slice in two any beast that threatened their mission into the crack, to utterly destroy it! And Baron quietly pulled out a revolver from under his clothes, aiming it at Little Red Riding Hood! Bang! ¡°Mere bullets!¡± Little Red Riding Hood swung her blade, cutting the bullet in half. However, to her surprise, upon being cut, the bullet exploded into a red powder, which sprayed onto her. Little Red Riding Hood¡¯s face turned red, and she instantly felt that something was amiss: ¡°What is this powder?¡± ¡°Who knows?¡± Baron¡¯s expression was one of a mocking smile. He spread his hands, addressing everyone: ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, the fire dragons have arrived, now is the time for us hunters to confront the fire dragons!¡± Chen Qi looked towards the two fire dragons slowly descending from the sky. As Baron had said, he had joined this venture into the crack ten years ago. And for this journey into the crack, he had made ten years¡¯ worth of preparations! All that was unfolding before him was within the grasp of the man known as the Giant Hand. The addition of the Blood Blade Pirate Group had changed nothing. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What on earth is this powder?¡± Little Red Riding Hood took out three bottles of universal antidote from her backpack card and drank them. ¡°Humans versus humans, humans versus dragons, the battle has already begun¡­¡± Chen Qi watched the chaotic scene unravel before him and silently drew his black blade. Roar! The massive roar of the dragon surged towards them like a tsunami. The moment the fire dragon saw them, there was no room for retreat. At this moment, one of the main fighters, Little Red Riding Hood, was still drinking medicine. She didn¡¯t know what kind of powder she had been struck with; she could only mindlessly drink the antidote. ¡°That¡­¡± Chen Qi walked to Little Red Riding Hood¡¯s side and reminded her: ¡°Little Red Riding Hood, the antidote is useless. That¡¯s not poison, it¡¯s an aphrodisiac, and a very rare one at that, specifically meant for dragons.¡± ¡°However, a dragon couldn¡¯t possibly be interested in humans, but it will still fixate on you, meaning you will become the priority target.¡± An aphrodisiac capable of inducing peculiar affections in large creatures is extremely precious in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom with its diverse genders and species. Chen Qi remembered that such powder could only be obtained in C-grade cracks. Its rarity had already surpassed the regular rewards from Dragon Nest Island! ¡°?¡± Little Red Riding Hood paused for a moment, not expecting a First Order Chef to be so well-informed and even give her a warning. But what the hell was an aphrodisiac? This person didn¡¯t seem too bright¡­ Chen Qi explained: ¡°To put it simply, you are the first one the dragon will hit.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Bang! Dragon¡¯s Descent! The male fire dragon plummeted from the sky like a bolt of red lightning from the heavens, slamming heavily onto Little Red Riding Hood. Immediately afterward, the male fire dragon violently whipped its tail, coiling around the slender Little Red Riding Hood, and hurled her against a distant wall with tremendous force. In an instant, Little Red Riding Hood raised her arms to block, but she was still smashed hundreds of meters away, her body spurting copious amounts of blood. Baron, upon seeing this, took the greatsword from his back: ¡°Alright, Little Red Riding Hood from the Blood Blade Pirate Group should be able to handle a male fire dragon.¡± Then, he silently turned around, spread his arms, and proclaimed: ¡°Fire dragon! We of the Red Crystal Hunter Group, have returned! Everyone, now that there¡¯s no way back, join us in driving away the fire dragon!! Fight! Hunt!¡± ¡°Come on, dragon, let me feel your wrath! Let me see if you can stop us again!¡± Baron laughed heartily. Something¡¯s not right¡­ Chen Qi gazed towards the distant female fire dragon. This female fire dragon, covered in scars wrought by the storm, her scorching scales spewing flames, seemed to emanate boundless fury. This was the berserk state usually only seen in the second tier! Why had it entered berserk state as soon as they met? ¡°Interesting.¡± Chen Qi smiled inwardly, leaped backward sharply, and quickly distanced himself from Baron. Baron pulled out his greatsword, concentrating all his Qi Power into it. Qi Power Slash! Boom! In a flash, the female fire dragon lunged forward, ramming the charging Baron into the rocks. ¡°!¡± The onlookers felt the scorching breath of the spectacle before them. What was the speed of that fire dragon just now? The two strongest members from both teams were sent flying by the two dragons in an instant! Find adventures at .com Chen Qi surrounded himself with a protective layer of Qi Power while taking out the backpack card holding the deep-sea Water Elf. ¡°Roar!¡± The two fire dragons, exhaling their breath, threatened to burn everything before them to ashes. At this moment, everyone¡¯s mind was struck with frenzied inspiration. [The female fire dragon has entered a berserk state; it seeks to vent its suffering to the world, crack distortion rate increases by 5%.] Chapter 95 - 95 - 78 When It’s Time to Take Action Chapter 95 ¨C 78 When It¡¯s Time to Take Action As the female Fire Dragon touched down, the air around gradually became scorching hot. Chen Qi¡¯s palms began to sweat. He had made at least five strategy plans for Dragon Nest Island. But it was his first time seeing a female Fire Dragon enter a frenzied state the moment they met. In its frenzied state, the female Fire Dragon would use powerful skills like the Fire Dragon¡¯s Breath, Dragon Fall, and Shredding Bite more frequently. Normally, it was only just before leaving Dragon Nest Island that a Fire Dragon would enter a brief frenzy. A frenzied female Fire Dragon was at least twice as strong as when in its normal state. The female Fire Dragon inhaled the air around violently into its abdomen before lifting its head sharply, and fiery flames gushed out from its throat. Fire Dragon¡¯s Breath! This was the Fire Dragon¡¯s most formidable move, and it was an attack in its frenzied state! It required a strong tank to withstand this blow. ¡°Deep Sea Water Elf, come out.¡± Chen Qi picked up his backpack card. As a monster with the water attribute hidden by Deep Sea Hunters, their bodies could completely resist the breath of a Fire Dragon. ¡°Deep Sea Water Elf.¡± S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi looked towards the open backpack card, towards them. All of them had (=.=) expressions, showing no reaction. They were still sleeping! ¡°Stop sleeping, it¡¯s time to wake up.¡± Chen Qi forcefully removed the seven Deep Sea Water Elves from the backpack card and, like tossing Pok¨¦ Balls, hurled them forward. ¡°(O O)!¡± The eyes of the Deep Sea Water Elves suddenly bulged and they gathered together to form a wall of water bubbles. The Fire Dragon¡¯s breath sprayed fiercely onto them. ¡°Wah wah wah!¡± The bodies of the Deep Sea Water Elves trembled violently, screaming in agony. If this continued, they felt as if they were going to become Boiling Water Elves. The scalding flames slowly dissipated. Well done! Chen Qi crouched down, avoiding the female Fire Dragon¡¯s breath of fire. After a round of the Fire Dragon¡¯s Breath, the female Fire Dragon, due to its excessive body temperature, needed at least a minute to catch its breath. Wah wah wah, the seven pitiful Boiling Water Elves wanted to hug Chen Qi for comfort. Too hot¡­ Chen Qi hugged them briefly, took out a water bottle, took a sip, and then looked around at the devastation. Thirteen people suffered severe injuries due to ineffective defenses. Five Hunters, with severe burns all over their bodies, lost the ability to fight and were in urgent need of medical attention. Three cowardly Hunters, overcome by fear, chose to leave the battlefield. ¡°The situation doesn¡¯t look good.¡± Why enter a frenzy now? Could it have been the aphrodisiac powder from before? Chen Qi observed the female Fire Dragon in front of him and glanced behind him. Boom! Boom! Boom! In the distance, Little Red Riding Hood, after getting up, gathered blood spears and started fighting the male Fire Dragon. The two of them had fought to a place out of sight. Little Red Riding Hood had no dragon blood, and the aphrodisiac powder only served to taunt, just as humans wouldn¡¯t be attracted to small animals dressed in cool, sexy clothes. There must be another reason¡­ Chen Qi looked at the female Fire Dragon. Its eyes were shedding blood-red tears, and every scale seemed to be burdened with heaviness. Was it sick? Chen Qi thought subconsciously. In Dragon Nest Island, indeed there was a method involving healing dragons that led to successful completion. And at this moment, there was a noise from behind him on the rocky terrain. Baron, covered in blood, descended from the rocks, pulled out a Potion from underneath his clothes, and fiercely plunged it into his vein. ¡°That really hurts, my bones almost shattered.¡± At that moment, the people scared by the Fire Dragon stepped back and cursed. Baron had a cold gaze. He paid no mind to what others were saying and instead focused his attention on Chen Qi: ¡°Friend, what kind of pet is this? It can withstand a Fire Dragon¡¯s attack.¡± ¡°Water Elf.¡± Chen Qi kneaded the Water Elf as if it was dough. Deep Sea Water Elves were several times stronger than regular Water Elves, but they looked highly similar in appearance. Baron talked as he held his greatsword and walked to the forefront of the team: ¡°Honestly, Beast Tamers in Shell Country are pitifully scarce. It¡¯s my first time seeing a Water Elf, and there are as many as seven of them.¡± Chen Qi became even more wary of Baron. There were surely steadier methods to defeat the Fire Dragon. Yet, Baron had dragged them all into the battle with the Fire Dragon, plunging them into difficulty. ¡°Friend, I simply want to achieve victory.¡± Baron, sensing what others were thinking, spoke with a smile: ¡°Folks, we must take control of the frenzied female Fire Dragon before the female pirate of the Blood Blade Pirate Group dies, or else, we will be caught between two Fire Dragons.¡± The people shook their heads. Although they were exceedingly dissatisfied with Baron¡¯s unilateral decision to start the battle, they could only swallow their grievances. Their only choice now was to join forces with Baron and confront the frenzied female Fire Dragon. Seizing the moment as the female Fire Dragon caught its breath, everyone took out their firearms and large melee weapons, and like a sudden downpour, crazily fired upon the female Fire Dragon. Ratatatata! Blades, bullets, fists kept raining down on the scales of the female Fire Dragon! Chen Qi hid behind the female Fire Dragon, using a pistol to attack its back. At the cost of ten Hunters getting injured. Finally, under the firepower of fifty people, the female Fire Dragon finally felt the pain, flapped its wings, attempting to fly into the sky, to use the skill Fire Dragon Fall! Baron seized the opportunity and shouted at his team: ¡°This is it! Move! ¡°Lock it down!¡± In that moment, another seven people from the Red Crystal Hunter Group pulled out thick, black chains. They threw the chains at the female Fire Dragon, wrapping around the Dragon¡¯s legs, neck, wings¡­ Then they forcefully smashed the heads of the chains into the ground, forcefully restraining the female Fire Dragon on the floor! ¡°Pretty professional.¡± Chen Qi looked at the chains. The chains they used were a set of Transcendent relics from a C-level crack, capable of temporarily suppressing large creatures. At this moment, the entire Red Crystal Hunter Group shouted in unison. A multitude of dark curses appeared on the chains. Boom! In an instant, the fire dragon was pressed down by an invisible force, its massive body sinking into the ground. ¡°Well-prepared, aren¡¯t you.¡± Chen Qi looked toward Baron. What followed surpassed their expectations. After successfully controlling the fire dragon, Baron took out a Transcendent potion as thick as an arm from his backpack card. Then, like a seasoned bullfighter, he leapt onto the head of the female fire dragon, legs clamped around its head. Baron gritted his teeth, bent down, and with his burly hands, he forcefully pried open the female fire dragon¡¯s mouth. He intended to toss the green potion into the female fire dragon¡¯s mouth. However, at that moment, the fire dragon¡¯s sharp teeth snapped shut fiercely. Baron¡¯s right arm was severely wounded by the dragon¡¯s teeth; fresh blood splattered everywhere. ¡°Success.¡± In the final moment, Baron pulled out his hand, managing to throw the potion into the female fire dragon¡¯s mouth! This potion, which they had spent a substantial amount of money to acquire, was specially designed! It was enough to force the fire dragon into a deep sleep! All that remained was to wait. However, his relief did not last a second. The female fire dragon broke free from the chains, and its scales trembled violently. ¡°Pah!¡± The next second, the fire dragon spit out the green potion onto Baron¡¯s face. ¡°¡­¡± Baron wiped the green liquid from his face and stood there, dumbfounded. ¡°It failed.¡± Chen Qi shook his head. It was indeed possible to force the female fire dragon to swallow the potion using such a violent method. But in the final moment, Baron made a mistake; he wanted to save his hand. As a result, he didn¡¯t deliver the potion down her throat but merely dropped it on her tongue. The significant failure left the entire Red Crystal Hunter Group frozen in place, unsure of what to do next. The chains just used were Transcendent relics, and they couldn¡¯t use them a second time. The female fire dragon shaked its head and flapped its wings, with hot flames once again bursting from its scales. Now, it was the fire dragon¡¯s turn. Enjoy new tales from .com New n????vel chapters are published on .c¦Ò?. The fire dragon began to regulate its breathing. The moment it finished regulating, it would unleash another powerful breath of fire. Several hunters risked falling into the lava, jumping constantly down from the current platform. Out of the original team of fifty-three, twenty had already fled the battlefield. Dragons after all are dragons; even those from a D-level crack are not creatures ordinary hunters can easily defeat. The remaining hunters looked at the weapons in their hands. If they too fled, the whole Hunter Group would collapse instantly. Now, all they could do was trust that Baron could defeat the female fire dragon before them. ¡°The losses are heavy; at this rate, we¡¯ll all eventually become food for the fire dragon.¡± Chen Qi surveyed the surroundings. Many had lost the will to fight. If things continued like this, even surviving would be in question. Fear, blame, anger, helplessness, and sadness began to spread like a tide. Baron¡¯s hair was disheveled as he searched through his backpack card. Chen Qi looked at Baron¡¯s backpack card. Though it failed, the green potion just now was a viable item. If there was a second green potion¡­ As a Chef, he had a method to deliver the potion into the fire dragon¡¯s mouth. Baron took out a second green potion from the backpack card and held it in his hand. He lifted his head and stared blankly at the female fire dragon, a feeling of helplessness pervading his body. Although there was one more potion, he had no way to administer it into the fire dragon¡¯s mouth again. If things continued this way, they would be wiped out sooner or later. Chen Qi walked over to Baron: ¡°Baron.¡± Baron had already lost his initial domineering and arrogance, now looking as dejected as a beaten dog: ¡°What do you want?¡± Chen Qi said: ¡°I have a method that can get the potion into the fire dragon¡¯s stomach.¡± As he spoke, the entire Hunter Group fell into a brief silence. Under normal circumstances, nobody would believe the words of a First Order Hunter. But now, they had no choice. Even though it was just the suggestion of a First Order Hunter, it still caused quite a stir. ¡°What?¡± Baron blinked and looked incredulously at Chen Qi beside him. What a joke. Under normal circumstances, within a D-level crack, a First Order Hunter had no right to speak. The female fire dragon was already in a frenzy; if they didn¡¯t act now¡­ Once the fight with Little Red Riding Hood was over, they could very well face a doubles match. Chen Qi ignored the disdainful look: ¡°Of course, there¡¯s a condition. Baron, if you want my help to defeat the fire dragon, in return, you must tell us your real purpose for coming to this crack. What exactly happened to you here ten years ago?¡± Baron¡¯s eye twitched, and he froze. He was the most experienced Hunter here. The other party was not only speaking out of turn but was also attempting to dig into his weaknesses. Chapter 96 - 96 - 79: The Ultimate Treasure: Flesh Implants Chapter 96 ¨C 79: The Ultimate Treasure: Flesh Implants The sky was shrouded in a thick layer of gray, and scalding sparks landed on Chen Qi¡¯s face. Baron clenched his fists, a bitter smile on his lips, ¡°My true purpose, as I¡¯ve said before, is for revenge.¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi replied coldly, ¡°No one would believe such a poor lie.¡± The other Hunters cast curious glances their way. The Red Crystal Hunter Group was on edge, watching Chen Qi with complex emotions. If it were before, they would never have paid attention to a Chef stirring up trouble. They had no other means to pry open the mouth of the Fire Dragon. Baron¡¯s tight fist relaxed: ¡°I can tell you, but first you must tell us, do you have a way to deal with the Fire Dragon?¡± Chen Qi gestured as if chopping vegetables: ¡°I am a Chef, and my Transcendent Skill is cooking gourmet food. I can mix the Potion into the food and get the female Fire Dragon to eat it.¡± Chen Qi did not hide his plan. Preparing gourmet food and then getting the Fire Dragon to eat it was a common strategy. Everyone was taken aback. A Chef, could it really be done? Would the enraged Fire Dragon really eat something made by humans? They found it somewhat unbelievable. Chen Qi added two more points: ¡°It can be done, this Fire Dragon does not know how many human offerings it has eaten.¡± To get the Fire Dragon to eat human food, three conditions needed to be met. First, one must have excellent culinary skills. Second, a lot of chili must be added, as Fire Dragons like spicy food, the spicier the better. Third, one must collect special volcanic herbs grown at the mountaintop and place them on the meat, which greatly enhances the food¡¯s flavor. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were cold, like that of a merciless interrogator: ¡°Alright, Baron, it¡¯s time for my question, tell me why you came here.¡± Baron¡¯s fingers trembled non-stop. As the leader of a Hunter Group, he was now being interrogated by a First Order Transcendent. Could it really work¡­ Baron looked at Chen Qi. If he could indeed deliver the Potion into the Fire Dragon¡¯s mouth. He wouldn¡¯t just spill the secret of their mission, he¡¯d even give Chen Qi their bank card PINs. Baron¡¯s trembling fingers stopped, he took a deep breath and said, ¡°Deal, I will tell you my secret, and in return, you find a way to get the Potion into the Fire Dragon¡¯s mouth.¡± Baron began to tell his story: ¡°Ten years ago, my brother and I dug out a tattered box from this scorched earth. Inside the box lay a ragged Hunter¡¯s Clothes, a treasure.¡± A box, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. From Baron¡¯s description, it seemed that the treasure hadn¡¯t been placed next to the sea monster. Therefore, there was no difficulty rating on the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure map. Chen Qi feigned curiosity and asked, ¡°Whose treasure was it?¡± Baron fell silent for a moment, as if he returned to that time ten years ago: ¡°Who knows? At first, we all thought it was just rubbish. No one fought with my brother over that piece of clothes. In the end, it took us three days of climbing to reach this place and encounter the Fire Dragon. Just like today, we fought the Fire Dragon and then died. In the end, of our twenty people, only my brother and I remained.¡± ¡°In the moment I awaited death, my brother, amid the heavy rain and wearing that Hunter¡¯s Clothes, fought the Fire Dragon. At that time, he was just a frail First Order Transcendent, yet he managed to suppress the Fire Dragon briefly. At that moment, I knew my brother had found something valuable, something that could elevate us to the nobility. But unfortunately, in the last moment, he still succumbed to exhaustion and was beheaded by the Fire Dragon, and along with that piece of clothes, he was completely eaten. The severely injured Fire Dragon, due to its excessive wounds, left the island. And I¡­ became the only survivor of that previous crack.¡± At this, Baron gripped his greatsword: Discover hidden tales at .com ¡°That is why I came here, not only for revenge but also to reclaim that piece of clothes.¡± ¡°My goal is simply to take back a piece of clothes.¡± The box, the clothes¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment. He hadn¡¯t lied, it was just as described in the treasure map of the Deep Sea Hunter. It was an unguarded treasure that had accidentally fallen into their hands ten years ago. But due to the Fire Dragon, both the man and the clothes ended up in the Fire Dragon¡¯s mouth. From Baron¡¯s description, they had obtained the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter quite easily. Which is why Baron, at first, even considered it to be just an ordinary piece of clothing. ¡°Really? Was the Deep Sea Hunter so casual with burying treasures?¡± Chen Qi tapped his forehead, temporarily burying the question in his mind. He had an ominous premonition. Baron placed his hand on his chest: ¡°I swear upon the name of the God of the Day, I have spoken not a single lie, Chef, now it¡¯s your turn to perform.¡± ¡°Give me the Potion.¡± Chen Qi took the green Potion from the Red Crystal Hunter Group and observed it in his hands. It wasn¡¯t poison, but a Transcendent hybrid Potion designed for large creatures. With effects of inducing vomit and sedation, this Potion could cause a human to eject their organs if ingested. The Potion¡¯s value exceeded that of an Epic Skill Card! ¡°Hang in there for five more minutes, I¡¯ll go get some ingredients.¡± Chen Qi turned and headed towards the mountaintop. At that moment, the female Fire Dragon had recovered its vigor. Having just been fiercely attacked by the Red Crystal Hunter Group, it was looking to make them experience pain. Chapter 97 - 97 - 79: The Ultimate Treasure: Flesh Implants_2 Chapter 97 ¨C 79: The Ultimate Treasure: Flesh Implants_2 The group once again found themselves in a fierce battle. It took Chen Qi three minutes, relying on his balance skill, to climb the rugged rock face and reach the dragon¡¯s nest at the top of the mountain, where he collected some flame grass. Flame grass was the fire dragon¡¯s favorite thing to eat, besides meat. This was also the most important item for a First Order Chef to pass the fire dragon dungeon. Immediately after, Chen Qi returned to flat ground, took out a chopping board, quickly set up a grill, found an unused long sword, and skewered a large piece of meat. He took the meat out of his backpack card, then sprinkled oil on the meat, turned the grill, and roasted the meat. Roasting meat in a volcano was indeed a novel experience¡­ Chen Qi had the deep-sea Water Elf wipe the sweat off his brow. ¡°Is it ready, Chef,¡± if you don¡¯t get it done soon, we¡¯re going to turn into fire dragon roasted meat.¡± He was roasting meat fervently, and the others were fighting just as fiercely. Chen Qi glanced over at the battleground. The Red Crystal Hunter Group had become the main taunting unit by attacking the fire dragon. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, apart from Baron, all the other members of the Red Crystal Hunter Group had basically lost their combat abilities. At present, only ten hunters were still fighting with the fire dragon. ¡°Almost there.¡± Chen Qi rolled up his sleeves, mixed a potion into the meat, then sprinkled on some seasonings. A deadly amount of devil¡¯s chili and salt, along with Soul Seasoning, masked the taste of the emetic itself. At the same time, he added the flame grass, and the whole roast meat instantly ignited! [You have made Flame Grass Roast Meat (Devil¡¯s Chili), earning 100 Spiritual Points.] Perfect cooking! Chen Qi took a sniff. He couldn¡¯t help but want to taste it himself. Next, it was a matter of seeing if the female fire dragon would take the bait. Chen Qi stood up, moved away from the grill, not quite certain whether the female fire dragon would actually eat the meat fused with potions. It was always worth a try. If all else failed, he would just run away with the deep-sea Water Elf. Crack! The female fire dragon abruptly sent a hunter flying. It wanted to vent its rage upon the world, to release its pain! Suddenly, it caught a whiff of a tempting aroma. But after a prolonged fierce battle, the angry creature was hungry. The female fire dragon sniffed and looked towards the devil¡¯s chili roast in the distance. Its massive eyes shifted. What was this? A delicacy fallen from the sky? The Soul Seasoning brought out the meat¡¯s fragrance, while the devil¡¯s chili and flame grass hit the sweet spot in the female fire dragon¡¯s taste. The ignorant female fire dragon flapped its wings and approached the grill. The onlookers held their breath, anxious. They swallowed hard, unsure if the plan would succeed. They were gambling again, staking their lives on the skills of a First Order Chef. The female fire dragon wagged its tail. It held its proud head high, as if to say, how could the apex of the food chain be tempted by mere roast meat. Yet the enticing smell made it slowly lower its head. Just one bite! It opened its massive mouth and gobbled up half of the roast meat in one bite. ¡°It worked, the chili and salt successfully masked the taste of the potion.¡± Chen Qi stood on higher ground, silently observing the scene. The female fire dragon, now indulging in the fine dining, actually showed a trace of pleasure on its pained face. The female fire dragon blinked. It had originally planned to save half for the male fire dragon. Was it really that delicious? Chen Qi smiled. There wasn¡¯t much meat left in his backpack card; to a fire dragon, it was just a mouthful. After finishing the meal, the female fire dragon happily bounced around twice. But in the next instant, it felt a nauseating wriggling sensation in its body, uncontrollable shaking, and it lurched forward noticeably. The female fire dragon suddenly spat a huge flame onto the ground. Then, it began retching non-stop. Under the effect of the Transcendent potion, the massive body fell to the ground and slowly closed its eyes. The group trembled with excitement as they watched the scene unfold before them. They hadn¡¯t held out much hope initially. Food prepared by a First Order Chef managed to satisfy a dragon¡¯s palate. The battered Baron and a hunter from the Red Crystal Hunter Group quickly moved forward. In their eyes were the contents of the female fire dragon¡¯s stomach! If that garment hadn¡¯t been digested, there was a certain chance it was still inside the female fire dragon. They squatted beside the female fire dragon, searching vigorously. From within the dragon¡¯s teeth gaps, there emerged a skeleton, clad in hunter¡¯s attire! Chen Qi didn¡¯t move forward but stepped back to observe from a distance. The skeleton gave him a bad feeling. Normally, such a skeleton shouldn¡¯t exist in a dragon¡¯s stomach acids. This item could be the source of the female fire dragon¡¯s frenzy. Baron and the other quickly pulled the skeleton out of the dragon¡¯s teeth gaps. The skeleton had no skull; its bony frame was covered in cracks, and it was dressed in a tattered hunter¡¯s garment. ¡°Ten years, ten years!¡± Baron gripped the gun at his waist. At that moment, The Red Crystal Hunter Group examined the garment, and one of them asked: ¡°Baron, are you sure this piece of clothing isn¡¯t some kind of erotic apparel? I think I¡¯ve seen it at the Sexy Beast Apparel Exhibition in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom; this one¡¯s called ¡®Summer Holiday by the Sea, Enchanting Tentacle Siren¡¯ edition.¡± Erotic apparel! ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Baron cursed. This clueless guy had the nerve to associate such a powerful Transcendent artifact with the twisted creations of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom during such a thrilling moment. However, in the next second, his pupils shrank. Read the latest on .com From the outside, it looked indeed like a ragged deep blue hunter¡¯s outfit. But that was merely the surface appearance. Chapter 98 - 98 - 79: The Ultimate Treasure: Flesh Implants_3 Chapter 98 ¨C 79: The Ultimate Treasure: Flesh Implants_3 But within the cloak, he saw countless writhing black tentacles. A garment of tentacles. The tiny tentacles moved ceaselessly, entwining the white skeleton. A Red Crystal Hunter said: ¡°Look, it really resembles that seductive Siren tentacle style, I remember they said wearing this out is super comfortable¡­¡± ¡°What kind of weird fashion show did you attend? Indeed, this clothing is strange¡­¡± Baron also expressed his puzzlement. Chen Qi looked at the tattered Hunter¡¯s Clothes from afar. Moreover, why has a skeleton been able to exist inside the belly of a fire dragon for such a long time? From the tone of the other party, Baron truly didn¡¯t know the garment before them was a Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure. Chen Qi took another step back. Immediately after, the hand of the Red Crystal Hunter Group member trembled violently. He had discovered a tremendous secret and whispered: ¡°Baron, this garment, do you feel it? Its appearance, it seems like it¡¯s the very clothes worn by the Deep Sea Hunter statue outside¡­¡± S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Baron blocked the garment with his body. The style of this garment, although somewhat tattered and strange on the inside, closely resembled the legendary Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s clothes. He muttered to himself in a low voice: ¡°No wonder, no wonder, so this is it, this is the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure¡­¡± His longstanding questions finally were answered. At this moment, Baron¡¯s heart thumped wildly; he stood up, gripping his great sword. In the battle with the fire dragon, many were injured, many fled. The only ones who remained were some First Order Transcendents, exhausted in both body and mind. Little Red Riding Hood was likely killed by the male fire dragon. That meant, as long as he killed the few weaklings present, he could enjoy all this by himself. ¡°Ten years, finally, we¡¯ve come to this last moment.¡± Baron picked up the great sword, turned his head, and said to the Hunter beside him: ¡°Let¡¯s get moving.¡± Fighting between people, eh. Chen Qi didn¡¯t rush to draw his sword. The surrounding air grew colder again. He had been conserving his strength and didn¡¯t approach the treasure immediately. Since the beginning, he had been curious; with the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s character, would he really have left the treasure in a safe place? According to Baron¡¯s words, there were no other Sea Beasts around when they found this treasure. Additionally, this treasure had no difficulty notification. If one assumed that the Deep Sea Hunter wasn¡¯t the type to bury treasures carelessly, Then, there was only one possibility he could think of: The treasure itself, itself was a monster. The Hunters all started to back away. Baron, holding his great sword, stepped forward. ¡°Sorry everyone, I¡¯ve been forced to this.¡± Baron concentrated his Qi Power, preparing to kill everyone present. The only threat was the Chef before him. Baron stared at Chen Qi, gripping the great sword. Slash! Chen Qi stepped back, and behind Baron, the white skeleton was slowly rising. A sharp slashing sound. Baron coughed out a mouthful of blood, his eyes looked upward, but what he saw was his blood-drenched upper torso. Your next read awaits at .com Thump! Thump! Chen Qi¡¯s heart raced, tightly gripping the black blade. Behind the severed half-body, the headless skeleton dressed in Hunter¡¯s Clothes had already risen. Crack! Crack! Tentacles beneath the clothes, ceaselessly extended, entwining the nearly rotten white bones. ¡°What is this?¡± The others backed away in turn. Whoosh! The white-boned hand entwined by tentacles picked up Baron¡¯s great sword that had fallen to the ground. Crack! Crack! The skeleton turned around, with great sword in hand, took a step in their direction. Every step made the hearts of those present seem to stop. Boom! Blue flames burned over the white bones. The people felt an intense cold penetrating their bones, continuously retreating backwards. At this moment, in their eyes, there was neither Baron of the Red Crystal Hunter Group nor the fire-breathing dragon. In their frightened pupils, there was only a monstrous presence, a being that had died a hundred years ago¡ª The Deep Sea Hunter. Chapter 99 - 99 - 80: Headless Skeleton Chapter 99 ¨C 80: Headless Skeleton Crack, crack! The headless skeleton¡¯s bones continuously developed new cracks, propelled by its tentacle-like garments, advancing towards them as if it were a battle-hardened Hunter. Whether it was the way it walked, the gesture of holding the sword, or the action of swinging it, all reminded the people of the legendary Deep Sea Hunter. A cold sensation permeated the area. The people had already paid a heavy price in the fierce battle with the fire dragon. The posture of this skeleton was too horrifying, and many people, startled like birds at the sound of gunshots, ran recklessly down the mountain. Clang, clang, clang! Read exclusive chapters at .com Before he knew it, in the midst of continuous battles, only Chen Qi and some bodies blurred with blood and flesh remained in the area. ¡°This is not the Deep Sea Hunter, it¡¯s just clothing, just flesh implants¡­¡± Chen Qi kept emphasizing in his mind as he drank a bottle of potent Healing Potion. [You have acquired a brief enhancement of vitality and strength.] Within the black market, there are three particularly famous types of equipment: Mechanical Armor, blood machinery armor, and flesh implants. Flesh implants often pertain to equipment made from Transcendent monster materials. Unlike ordinary equipment, flesh implants preserve a large amount of Extraordinary characteristics during their creation. This greatly enhances the Extraordinary power of the equipment. As a consequence, the user¡¯s mind is severely affected by the Extraordinary traits; prolonged wearing can cause severe mental effects, even distortions. If Mechanical Armor greatly affects the body, then flesh implants severely affect the mind. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some flesh implants also possess a certain autonomous combat ability. And the equipment of the Deep Sea Hunter possesses this feature as well. The situation now must be due to the autonomous combat function of the flesh implants. Although this is not the Deep Sea Hunter, just a mindless piece of clothing, it is undoubtedly a formidable opponent. ¡°Can I win?¡± Chen Qi shed two drops of cold sweat as he activated the dynamic vision of the Hunter¡¯s Eye. Stationary objects gradually became blurry, while fast-moving ones became clearer. The headless skeleton grasped the blood-stained great sword in its hand, took a step forward, and swung a downward slash toward his direction. I can see it clearly! Chen Qi rotated around his left foot, dodging the attack. The opponent was fast, but the Hunter¡¯s Eye still captured the trajectory of the sword. After absorbing Yu Huo¡¯s Shadow, he mastered many combat skills of the Deep Sea Hunter. The manner in which the skeleton wielded its sword was very similar to the knowledge in Yu Huo. The opponent¡¯s moves were all within his predictions. Moreover, he could barely keep up with its speed. ¡°Deep Sea Water Elf, Water Bomb!¡± Chen Qi commanded. Seven trembling Deep Sea Water Elves beside him made expressions as if they were heading to their death, fiercely charging toward the headless skeleton. Boom! Boom! The Deep Sea Water Elves used Water Bomb, creating a massive explosion around it. Bang! With no room to dodge, under the impact of the explosion, the headless skeleton¡¯s body violently trembled, making crackling sounds like a jammed rusty gear. ¡°Extraordinarily effective¡­¡± Chen Qi swallowed, his tense emotions slightly eased. Following the force of the explosion, a breaking sound came from the skeleton¡¯s arm, and its attack steps began to show noticeable sluggishness. The monster in front of him was not as strong as he had imagined. Like the automatic mode of Mechanical Armor, it was just a mindless existence, with attack methods that were simple and limited. As long as he grasped the pattern of the opponent, he could completely withstand the attacks in front of him. If it were a normal person wearing this equipment, it would be much more troublesome. But now, this decaying skeleton could no longer withstand the equipment. Chen Qi adjusted his breathing, poised for a counterattack, gathering Qi Power over the black blade. Tentacles fiercely entwined around the skeleton¡¯s wrist bones as it again launched a series of fierce great sword slashes. Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! The heavy metallic clashing sounds echoed continuously in the air. He could predict the moves! Chen Qi burst into action, using his black blade to fend off the attacks relentlessly. Under the constant defense, more and more cracks appeared on the skeleton¡¯s arms, and its attacks grew weaker. And at that moment of defense, under the enhanced dynamic vision, Chen Qi spotted a dim deep blue rhombus gem in the center of the inside of the clothing. This could be the core of the attire, attacking that gem might shut down the entwining garment¡¯s attack mode. Bounce Back! After a loud metallic clang, Chen Qi found the opportunity and skillfully used his black blade to deflect the headless skeleton¡¯s greatsword. Bang! The greatsword fell to the ground. The bones of the headless skeleton¡¯s sword-holding hand fractured, and like a disassembled puppet, it almost toppled over, unstable. Great opportunity! Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate: he gripped his black blade with both hands and stepped forward to strike, targeting the blue gem inside the clothing. However, just as the headless skeleton was about to be slashed. Eight semi-transparent blue tentacles suddenly burst from the inside of the clothing. Immediately after, the tentacles erupted into blue flames, their posture resembling a blooming flame flower. The eight burning semi-transparent tentacles struck fiercely like vicious punches, slamming into him. The attack came so suddenly that he could only use his Qi Power to block defensively with his bent arms. Boom! Chen Qi¡¯s body was violently knocked back, tracing a straight line. Ouch! The sound of bones cracking, along with a strong sensation of nausea and dizziness. I can¡¯t fall down¡­ Chen Qi subconsciously clenched his teeth, then dropped his black blade, and pulled out the double guns on his waist. The eight nearly two-meter thick, semi-transparent tentacles lasted only a moment. It couldn¡¯t dodge the gunfire now¡­ Chen Qi, enduring the intense pain and feeling dazed, aimed at the center of the skeleton and pulled the trigger. Bang! Bang! Under two piercing gunshots, the decaying skeleton gained two fresh bullet holes. It finally couldn¡¯t withstand any more and collapsed to the ground with a thud. Immediately after, Chen Qi staggered forward a step and aimed inside the clothing at the blue gem, firing three more shots. Finally, with those shots, the entwining garment ceased moving, and the whole skeleton fell backward, turning into a white powder. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi gasped for breath, not moving the gun from his position, like a well-trained officer. Only after three minutes, when he confirmed that the clothing no longer posed any significant threat, did he sit down with a thud, picked up his water bottle, and took a drink. Luckily, the headless skeleton¡¯s constitution couldn¡¯t withstand the power of the clothing. Otherwise, this battle could even have threatened his life. ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi panted heavily, feeling the power of the Potion slowly seeping through his body. He had severe internal injuries, but fortunately, he had blocked with his Qi Power, avoiding fatal outcomes. Looks like it¡¯s going to cost a bit for medical treatment¡­ Chen Qi looked dumbly around him. Scattered sparks, spent bullet casings, scorched ground, several charred corpses, and a sleeping female fire dragon. ¡°Temporarily safe¡­¡± Chen Qi looked around; in this lively place, he was left alone. Others either ran or died. The fire dragon fell asleep, the entwining garment stopped. Chen Qi felt relieved, used his black blade to poke the blue gem at the heart of the entwining garment inside. The entwining garment continuously shrank, the whole garment seemingly attracted by a massive suction, withdrew into the blue gem and became a small model within the gem. ¡°So this is the normal form of this garment.¡± Carefully, Chen Qi picked up the gem, and a special prompt appeared before him. Chapter 100 - 100 - 81 The Touch of Residual Fire Chapter 100 ¨C 81 The Touch of Residual Fire Chen Qi held the diamond-shaped blue gem in his hand, observing it as a hint of azure light flashed in his eyes. [Residual Fire Touch Nature Form: Blade Equipment requirements: constitution 25 (minimum required) Description: A piece of Transcendent equipment made from the Blade Phase of disaster. Entwining Residual Fire: When wearing this equipment, black tendrils will emanate from the inner side of your clothes, entwining your limbs. These tendrils will overdraw your body¡¯s potential, greatly enhancing your agility, strength, and burst speed. They have a certain degree of automatic counterattack functionality, intercepting attacks from all directions. Simultaneously, in this state, your resistance to liquid-based and psychic attacks from deep sea creatures will be significantly heightened. Residual Fire Bloom: For a short period, eight semi-translucent tendrils, burning with blue flames, will extend from the inner side of your clothes, acting as extensions of your limbs. Note: Using this equipment will rapidly deplete your stamina and spirit, and you will experience intense feelings of rage.] Residual Fire Touch¡­ Chen Qi looked at the description of the equipment. A piece of Transcendent equipment that greatly consumed spirit. Once equipped, it would be like wearing a garment made of black tendrils. Of course, from the surface, it looked like an ordinary piece of ragged clothing. Chen Qi stared at the azure gem, imagining a scene in his mind. When he was fighting hand-to-hand with someone, a small black tendril would suddenly emerge from beneath his clothes, launching a sneaky attack on his opponent. Find exclusive content at .com The attributes this equipment enhanced were rare, and the enhancement was considerable. Even a worn-out skeleton could become so powerful, so once he equipped it, he should be able to take off, right? Chen Qi chuckled: ¡°Well, I didn¡¯t expect the Deep Sea Hunter to be such a person after all.¡± In this country that believed in the Hammer Phase, most people still preferred armor-type equipment. In the Witch Sea, such tentacled, spirit-affecting Transcendent equipment was usually only used by those who believed in deep sea creations. In people¡¯s perceptions, the Deep Sea Hunter was a hunter who tore through the ocean with a powerful physique, not someone who would use such weird equipment! But now, it seemed that the Deep Sea Hunter might have worn this equipment every day before his death, only it was not noticeable from the surface. Chen Qi opened the backpack card and carefully placed the Residual Fire Touch inside after confirming there were no issues. With his current sore body, he was in no condition to wear this garment. ¡°It¡¯s time to leave.¡± Chen Qi dusted off the dirt on the ground, stood up, and glanced at the sleeping female fire dragon. The female fire dragon¡¯s health had already fallen below half, and once it awakened, it would leave this island. If he could kill the female fire dragon, the rewards would increase further. This creature¡¯s health was too high, making it difficult to muster any will to attack. Obtaining the Residual Fire Touch was already quite a good harvest; there was no need to forcefully pursue the rewards for clearing the crack. The risk was too high. ¡°It¡¯s okay now, it¡¯s okay, let¡¯s go.¡± Chen Qi comforted the panicked Deep Sea Water Elf. These Water Elves possessed higher intelligence and were more easily frightened. Just now, for them to charge forward resolutely required considerable courage. Chen Qi headed towards the dragon¡¯s nest at the mountain peak, searching for dragon¡¯s breath grass, and yanked them out. There were as many as ten dragon¡¯s breath grass. With such a quantity, the Flower Witch should be quite pleased¡­ Chen Qi collected the dragon¡¯s breath grass and began walking down the mountain along the original path. Thanks to his balancing skill, the rugged mountain roads were still manageable. Suddenly, Chen Qi heard the sound of wings flapping in the sky. He suddenly remembered something. Where was Little Red Riding Hood? From the start of the battle, the arrogant Little Red Riding Hood had become the taunt unit. During the battle, he and the fire dragon, two strong adversaries, had fought to the foot of the mountain. How did it go? Did she win? Chen Qi wondered privately. Even though the male fire dragon was much weaker than the female fire dragon, facing a male fire dragon alone was still an exceptionally difficult task. Chen Qi looked up and saw a severely injured fire dragon struggling to fly towards the mountain peak. Not bad, Little Red Riding Hood, pretty capable fighter! Chen Qi felt pleased. This was good news; when the injured male fire dragon returned to the peak and saw its sleeping mate, it would probably give the female fire dragon a couple of slaps. If that happened, the two injured fire dragons would leave this place, meeting the crack¡¯s clearing condition. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Chen Qi heard heavy breathing. He took a few steps towards the sound. Amidst a pile of broken rocks, Little Red Riding Hood lay covered in blood, her golden hair under her hat in disarray, and her chest rising and falling. She was already strong enough, fully living up to her previous arrogant display. But for a Second-order Transcendent, fighting a fire dragon alone came with a heavy price. Chen Qi pulled up his Hunter¡¯s hood, ensuring his face remained unseen, and glanced carefully. Little Red Riding Hood, catching her breath in her last moments, muttered weakly to herself: ¡°I will come back¡­to marry you¡­my beloved¡­wife¡­¡± ¡°??¡± Chen Qi raised an eyebrow. Wife? It seemed he had overheard some earth-shattering secret. Chen Qi quickly ran his brain through some thoughts. In the Witch Sea, a meticulous and polite gentleman should not easily assume someone¡¯s gender, species, or orientation. It wasn¡¯t something rare. No need to overreact¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. The opponent¡¯s injured body was recovering at a very slow rate, not needing his help. Besides, she probably still had some trump cards left unused. Unlike other players, he did not have a masochistic tendency and did not want to engage with the hot-tempered Little Red Riding Hood any further for the moment. The Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s troubles were too many to handle, not something he could deal with now. He still had to find the Flower Witch. Chen Qi tossed a Healing Potion to her and then walked down the mountain. As he left, Little Red Riding Hood¡¯s blood-stained eyes showed a hint of fear. ¡°Who¡­the fight¡­is it over?¡± She seemed surprised that someone could come down from above. She wanted to call out to him, but the burning sensation in her throat prevented her from making any sound. ¡­ ¡­ After four hours, Chen Qi finally descended the mountain and returned to the seaside. The number of boats had decreased by ten, leaving only ten hunters who had exited the crack. ¡°Nice scenery.¡± The exhausted Chen Qi sat by the seaside, holding the Deep Sea Water Elf, feeling the cool seawater wash over his feet and quietly enjoying the sea breeze, taking a break. The Deep Sea Water Elf nestled against Chen Qi, giving their tired master a massage. After a while, he slowly looked up. Finally, the two fire dragons circled in the sky like stars, disappearing into the distant horizon. ¡°Finally, they¡¯re gone¡­¡± Chen Qi gently squeezed the Deep Sea Water Elf in his arms. [The two fire dragons were driven away, crack completed.] [Crack instance settlement in progress¡­] Chapter 101 - 101 - 82: Settlement Chapter 101 ¨C 82: Settlement [Crack Settlement in Progress¡­] [Distortion Degree of the Crack Reduced by 20%, Current Distortion Degree 7%] [Battle to the Last Chapter: Both fire dragons were significantly injured and fled in panic, reward +50%] Dragon Friend: You are very friendly with fire dragons, reward +20% Master Chef: You captivated the taste buds of the female fire dragon with your exquisite culinary skills, reward +70%] [Settlement Complete, Comprehensive Evaluation A.] Received a Dragon Nest Island exclusive Skill Card Box.] Chen Qi looked at his evaluation. In this crack, he did not participate in the battle to repel the male fire dragon. Therefore, he did not achieve a perfect clearance. However, being able to obtain an A rating in a large-scale D-level crack with First Order strength was quite impressive. He was already very skilled. [Would you like to draw a Skill Card?] Draw! Experience new stories on .com Chen Qi did not hesitate, as they were all dragon-related skill cards anyway. A card condensed at his fingertips. [Dragon Charm Nature Form: Floral Learning Conditions: Possess a certain degree of dragon bloodline or similar dragon bloodline. Effect: You can cultivate your own dragon aura, which can attract dragon-type creatures¡¯ affection, allowing you to blend into dragon groups. When practiced to the extreme, you can even seduce a dragon. Description: Wow, the roar of the evil dragon!] A cute little fire dragon card appeared in his hand. Dragon Charm? What is this? Do I look like someone who can seduce dragons? Chen Qi frowned as he looked at the playful and affectionate little fire dragon on the card. ¡°As expected, not every draw can yield a useful card.¡± The higher the level of the skill card, the more usage conditions it had. He did not meet the conditions for this card¡¯s use. The requirements for this skill card were quite stringent. To obtain a dragon bloodline, one needed either a related high-order occupation card or to undergo a special genetic modification surgery. Obviously, he could not meet either of these conditions. Chen Qi stored the card and put it in his backpack card. His attributes were quite good now, mastering Qi Power and Body Forging Skill. To enhance his strength, mastering more powerful Qi skills was most crucial. Therefore, the best option was to go to the Moonstone City¡¯s guild and exchange the Floral Nature skill card for a Qi-related skill card. A Dragon Nest Island card exchanged for an epic Qi card was not a problem. ¡°It¡¯s about time to leave.¡± Chen Qi held the Deep Sea Water Elf and jumped onto the small boat ahead. The distortion degree dropped to 7%, and the crack would close completely 24 hours after this crack ended. It was still not daylight. Chen Qi lit a kerosene lamp on the boat. The dimly lit boat slowly glided across the pitch-black water, heading towards the real world. Chen Qi looked up at the dim moon in the sky and then at the waves under the boat. He suddenly had a bold idea. What would happen if he just jumped into the sea like this? In this world, cracks, skill cards, Transcendent occupations, and inspiration were as commonplace as the sun on Earth. Many things that seemed magical to him as an Earthling were very normal in their eyes. As long as the crack did not involve the Void, There was always a way in and an exit path within a certain time after clearance¡ªthis was a common understanding. But in reality, no one stopped him from staying in the crack after clearing it. He could completely stay in the crack to eat, sleep, battle Water Elves, and watch the sunrise and moon every day. A great place to hide. Chen Qi recalled that the player forum seemed to mention related things. If one stayed in the crack for too long, it might even lead to the deletion of their character. Anyway, it wasn¡¯t a good thing. Chen Qi suppressed this bold idea and tightly held the Deep Sea Water Elf who tried to stick to the seawater. These little fellows losing themselves in the crack would be troublesome. After a while, the color and shape of the moon in the sky gradually changed. The gentle sunlight of the day shone on his face. A prompt appeared in his mind. [You have exited the crack.] ¡°Back to the real world.¡± Chen Qi looked into the distance and began rowing with a rough paddle made from a black knife. As expected, the Blood Blade Pirate Group should still be guarding the crack¡¯s entrance. Chen Qi did not have a bad impression of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Overall, the Blood Blade Pirate Group was quite an orderly pirate group, providing important order beyond the coast. As long as they did not get involved with the Black Whale Pirate Group and the Navy, they could be seen as a sheriff-type presence. But anyway, he was one of the few survivors from Dragon Nest Island this time. Although nobody saw him defeat the Headless Skeleton and obtain the Residual Fire Touch at the end, If he just went ashore like this, he¡¯d be surrounded by people asking about the crack in Dragon Nest Island. After all, he was now being hunted by the Black Whale Group. It¡¯s best to keep a low profile to avoid trouble. After rowing a certain distance, Chen Qi held the Water Elf tightly and jumped into the sea. The Deep Sea Water Elf was a natural floatation device. By holding the Deep Sea Water Elf, he swam as agilely as a fish in the sea. Chen Qi felt he could write a book in the future, called ¡°One Hundred Uses of the Water Elf.¡± After swimming for a while, he returned to the dock of Flower Island. Now, everyone else was guarding the crack entrance, so the dock was empty. An exhausted Chen Qi placed his hand on the small houseboat and climbed aboard with effort. Shhh! Chen Qi looked up. Someone was on the boat. In the faint moonlight, Pei Lu was sitting on the roof of the boat house, reading a history book. The pages of the book gently turned in the breeze, creating slight rustling sounds that intertwined with the tranquil sea. Like a literature girl, a history aficionado. Until she noticed Chen Qi in an instant. The moment Pei Lu saw Chen Qi, her eyebrows raised, her mouth slightly open in an utterly shocked expression, her limbs moving frantically. ¡°I¡¯m not a water ghost¡­¡± Chen Qi explained as he walked into the boathouse, taking out a towel to wipe his soaking wet hair. ¡°What happened? Can you tell me?¡± Pei Lu curiously asked, lowering her head. She always had well-informed intelligence. The crack in Dragon Nest Island was highly challenging, and many participants had already given up! How did he manage to escape? After drying his body, Chen Qi walked out of the boat house, basking in the sunlight for a while. ¡°I found a good opportunity to leave Dragon Nest Island.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Pei Lu looked at Chen Qi. Her intuition told her that Chen Qi must have done something significant he didn¡¯t want to tell her. Darn riddler! Pei Lu¡¯s curiosity was piqued. She rested her chin in her palm, mumbling: ¡°You can tell me. Although I¡¯m a journalist, I don¡¯t write everything in the newspaper, nor do I spread my friends¡¯ affairs everywhere.¡± Friends, huh¡­ Chen Qi looked at Pei Lu doubtfully. He didn¡¯t believe it. If Pei Lu knew this involved a Deep Sea Hunter, she would definitely write the article immediately. Then by the next day, everyone in the city would know. Chen Qi took off the Hunter¡¯s clothing that concealed his appearance, hanging it dry on the boat house. ¡°Indeed, some things happened. That little Red Riding Hood from the Blood Blade Pirate Group successfully defeated a fire dragon. The crack miraculously cleared.¡± As long as a crack was cleared, there would be skill card rewards. And skill cards were scarce commodities all around. Pei Lu showed a surprised expression and genuinely smiled: ¡°Another clearance¡­ Your crack clearance frequency and speed are incredibly fast. I think you could totally apply for a Hunter license.¡± Even she dared not easily enter a D-level crack. Pei Lu could see through it. This guy wasn¡¯t a real chef. He was someone who wanted to dive into every crack he saw! Pei Lu teased: ¡°What chef goes into cracks every day?¡± ¡°Culinary skills are important, but so are fresh ingredients. I initially wanted to get some dragon meat from Dragon Nest Island, but unfortunately failed.¡± ¡°Dragon meat¡­¡± Pei Lu swallowed or was very interested in it. But clearly, it wasn¡¯t an easily obtained ingredient. Chen Qi smiled. Next time he had the chance, he would try to get some dragon meat. It was extremely nourishing. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°The Hunter license, I¡¯ll take the exam when I have time.¡± The Hunter license was issued by various Transcendent organizations of states. In many places, a Hunter license was not only a symbol of identity but also conferred various privileges. Like priority entry to many cracks and information on crack intelligence collected by weather bureaus. For mercenary work, holding a license also earned higher pay. After sun-drying the moisture from his body, Chen Qi looked at the shimmering sea in the distance and asked: ¡°Pei Lu, do you have any information about the Flower Witch?¡± Chapter 102 - 102 - 83 The Witch’s Invitation Chapter 102 ¨C 83 The Witch¡¯s Invitation Chen Qi asked curiously. At this point, Perri¡¯s expression turned listless, like a rain-drenched kitten: ¡°No.¡± Perri pointed to the bruise on her face. It was evident that she had been beaten while searching for the Flower Witch. ¡°Indeed, the Flower Witch isn¡¯t that easy to find¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head. He still had to find the Flower Witch to complete their deal. According to the Flower Witch, once he obtained the dragon¡¯s breath grass, she had her ways to find him. Logically speaking, even if he ran to the ends of the earth, a witch would have no trouble finding him. But with the Flower Witch, there was always a feeling of unease¡­ It¡¯s better to wait here for a while. But he might need to wait for Perri to leave¡­ Chen Qi lay outside the boat house. After being beaten, Perri became unexpectedly quiet. After finishing her book, she fiddled with her radio again. Eventually, she received a message from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau and, due to work obligations, left Flower Island on her white dove. And Chen Qi just lay there on the ship, basking in the sun, and feeling the sea breeze. Sometimes, lying in a spot bathed in sunlight, with no worries, no goals. Comfortably soaking up the sun all day, until he felt like getting up. Days like this weren¡¯t bad at all. The small houseboat swayed gently. And so, Chen Qi slowly closed his eyes and drifted into a dream. In his dream, he didn¡¯t escape from the Black Whale Group. Instead, he chose to follow the Sawshark, joining Little Raven and the Black-eyed Captain in their daily fights, striving to become a great pirate. He was ruthless, and with his Deep Sea Affinity, he progressed from an ordinary sailor to bosun, then to first mate, and finally to captain, owning his own ship, famous across the seas. In the end, his talents caught the attention of his superiors. Then, he was tied up and taken to a small, dark room where a group of kind-looking doctors curiously stripped off his clothes and began dissecting him, injecting him with strange black Blood Medicine. His body began to feel odd. His head was hot, his body ached¡­ Chen Qi slowly opened his eyes, looking up at the sky. The flames of daylight gradually diminished, and the sky donned a layer of red twilight. He had slept for half a day. ¡°Are you awake?¡± Next to him, a gentle female voice spoke. There really was a doctor by his side! The scent of flowers¡­ Lying on the deck, Chen Qi turned his head. The Flower Witch was squatting next to him, looking down at him. ¡°Flower Witch, when did you arrive?¡± Chen Qi sat up groggily. The Flower Witch replied softly: ¡°Four hours ago.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t wake me up four hours ago?¡± Chen Qi hadn¡¯t expected that he had slept so vulnerably on the open sea for so long. It was a good thing the Flower Witch was the one who came. If it had been someone else or some non-human creature that had boarded his ship, that would have been troublesome. The Flower Witch said softly: ¡°You seemed to be sleeping deeply, and since you were gravely injured, I didn¡¯t want to disturb your rest.¡± From the time Chen Qi entered the crack, to the time he left it, not even a day had passed. Therefore, the Flower Witch thought that Chen Qi must have suffered some major blow in the crack and then fled, that¡¯s why he slept for so long. She thought it over and decided to let him sleep a bit longer. A lot of worries can be alleviated with a good sleep. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his groggy head. The Flower Witch had the patience to stay in one place for four hours, almost too patient. Then, he touched his chest, a sharp pain shooting continuously through his body. The wound! The blow dealt to him by the headless skeleton upon its fall had caused more internal damage than he had imagined. Moreover, his head was so hot; he hoped he hadn¡¯t contracted some strange illness. The Flower Witch hesitated for a moment and answered: ¡°You might have caught a cold.¡± ¡°A cold¡­¡± Enjoy new stories from .com Chen Qi touched his forehead with his hand, and it was burning hot. It seemed like a severe cold. Chen Qi recalled his own actions over the past few days. Playing with a sea dragon in a heavy rain, playing with a dragon on a volcano, playing with Water Elves in the sea. It was about time he caught a cold. Not to would be impolite. Chen Qi took out his water bottle and took a few sips. At this time, the Flower Witch asked curiously: ¡°Are you really okay?¡± The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi, and there was a substantial, obvious bruise on his chest that looked as though it had caved in. ¡°It¡¯s okay, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem. It¡¯s just a small injury, a few days of rest and I¡¯ll be fine.¡± As long as it¡¯s not fatal, it¡¯s a minor issue. Chen Qi finished drinking a mouthful of water, adjusted his breathing, and the pain in his body gradually subsided. Wait, why were the two of them discussing these things? It was like a doctor caring for a patient. At this time, shouldn¡¯t they be discussing the mission first, talking about the Dragon Breath grass? He had managed to get a whole ten stalks of Dragon Breath grass. Why isn¡¯t the Flower Witch asking him about it? Chen Qi took the initiative and said: ¡°Flower Witch, I¡¯ve already got the Dragon Breath grass.¡± ¡°Got it?¡± A small yellow flower of surprise bloomed above the Flower Witch¡¯s head. She had thought that Chen Qi encountered some misfortune on Dragon Nest Island. That¡¯s why she didn¡¯t bring up the Dragon Breath grass, fearing that it might trigger his sad memories, ¡°That¡¯s very efficient.¡± The Flower Witch muttered as if she saw a workaholic speedrunning through the crack. Chen Qi took out the ten stalks of Dragon Breath grass from his backpack card. ¡°Is this enough?¡± Ten stalks of Dragon Breath grass! The blossoms of the Flower Witch could hardly be contained, and she instantly grew several more. Ten stalks of Dragon Breath grass were enough for her to make five bottles of potion. The Flower Witch nodded and took the Dragon Breath grass: ¡°It¡¯s completely enough, and there are even extras, but I don¡¯t have extra money to buy the additional ingredients, so I can only help you make the potion.¡± He¡¯s really honest¡­ Chen Qi returned to the boat house and sailed the small houseboat out to sea. Next, Chen Qi handed over the Pale Scale Fruit to the Flower Witch. He had already obtained the ingredients. Now it was the Flower Witch¡¯s time to perform. ¡°It¡¯s the real thing, and it¡¯s fresh Pale Scale Fruit.¡± The Flower Witch took the fruit and held it in the air, carefully examining it. Before coming to Shell Country, her sister had told her that the Witch Sea was blessed with outstanding people and customs, and hidden dragons crouched among the tigers. The people of the Witch Sea really did conceal dragons among crouching tigers. Even a Chef was this amazing. The Flower Witch expressed her admiration. Chen Qi asked: ¡°How does it look, Flower Witch, can you handle it?¡± The Flower Witch looked out to the distant sea: ¡°I can, but to create a perfect potion, I need an alchemy furnace, as well as tools for grinding the ingredients, and so on. In short, I need a dedicated workshop for potion-making.¡± ¡°A workshop? Where?¡± Chen Qi asked. Given the Flower Witch¡¯s current circumstances, it would be tough for her to have a workshop. After all, the bounty on her head could buy several workshops. The Flower Witch crossed her arms: ¡°On a mysterious island near the edge of the sea, that was my home when I was an apprentice Pharmacist as a child.¡± Then, the Flower Witch blushed slightly as she gazed at Chen Qi¡¯s small houseboat, filled with envy. What a lovely, cozy little boat! If only she could have a boat of her own. The Flower Witch was stubborn all her life, not wanting to rely on others. Moreover, her teacher had instructed her never to let outsiders come to their home. But sometimes, there was no other choice. She needed to work hard to earn money¡­ The Flower Witch coughed twice and said softly: Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°That¡­ I don¡¯t have my own boat, so, can you give me a ride?¡± The dizzy Chen Qi looked at the poor Flower Witch: ¡°No problem, but you should be aware, my boat is a bit fast.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Chen Qi walked into the boat house, took out the sea chart, like a seasoned captain: ¡°Mark the location, ready to set sail!¡± It was time to show off his boat skills. The Flower Witch took the sea chart and thought for a long time: ¡°It should be here, I lived in this place when I was a child, but now I can¡¯t remember clearly.¡± Chen Qi looked at the spot marked on the sea chart and promptly sobered up. On the chart, the normal sea areas were in blue, with dangerous areas wrapped in red lines. The places smeared with deep black indicated those were Forbidden Lands, absolutely not to be entered at any cost. In simple terms, whoever goes there dies! Only those who had a screw loose in their head would venture into these blackened sea regions. Even the charts of the Black Whale Group didn¡¯t contain detailed information about these black areas. Chen Qi turned around and asked: ¡°Flower Witch, where exactly does your family live?¡± Chapter 103 - 103 - 84: Black Earth Chapter 103 ¨C 84: Black Earth The Flower Witch paced back and forth on the ship, wrestling with her thoughts for a long time: ¡°A piece of fertile soil, I remember my teacher telling me its name is Black Soil Land, a great place to cultivate medicinal herbs and vegetables.¡± ¡°Black Soil Land?¡± Chen Qi felt a sudden shock. Black Soil Land was the legendary masterpiece of the Flower Witch. He recalled in the legends that the Flower Witch had buried the bodies of a hundred thousand soldiers there, and it was also a wasteland destroyed by a great whale. Chen Qi spread his hands and said: ¡°Can we really go to this place? Are you sure it won¡¯t lead to trouble?¡± Curious flowers popped up above the Flower Witch¡¯s head: ¡°It shouldn¡¯t cause any problems, I spent my childhood there. The only danger is that in that place, there are some strangely shaped Sea Beasts.¡± ¡°Some Sea Beasts¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s spirits lifted, and he looked again at the large expanse of black on the sea chart. After all, he was set on mastering these seas. Just a dark Forbidden Land close to the coast. Besides, that was also the Flower Witch¡¯s home. Let¡¯s go then! Filled with curiosity, Chen Qi walked to the control panel and started the boat¡¯s engine. The rumble roared! The little boat set sail towards the Forbidden Land. And just as the boat embarked on its voyage, in the water, seven Deep Sea Water Elves immediately started to dash about frantically. Done for¡­ Chen Qi touched his somewhat hot forehead, nearly forgetting about the Deep Sea Water Elves in the water. Bang bang bang! The seven Deep Sea Water Elves, like men chasing after a departing girlfriend, leaped onto the boat. ¡°Waaah waaah waaah!¡± The Deep Sea Water Elves cried out in panic, thinking they had been abandoned by their master. I definitely have a fever¡­ Chen Qi picked up a Water Elf and gave it a squeeze. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Several small yellow flowers sprouted above the Flower Witch¡¯s head, and beneath them, her eyes shone with a tinge of envy. Chen Qi stroked the Deep Sea Water Elf, which was soft: ¡°Water Elf, my little pet. Quite comfortable.¡± The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom was the land of Guardian Beasts, so for the Flower Witch, having pets shouldn¡¯t be rare. In many wealthy households, cats and dogs were kept in groups. And the Flower Witch was one of the foremost nobles of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. To Chen Qi¡¯s surprise, however, a sorrowful little blue flower popped above the Witch¡¯s head, and he suddenly felt her journey was very sad. Why do you not only have a ship but also little pets? Many of life¡¯s pains come from comparison. The Flower Witch swallowed hard, wrestled with her thoughts for a long while, and then coughed twice: ¡°May I touch it? I have a unique technique.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± The Flower Witch spread her hands, and she always had a fragrance about her that made her quite popular with pets. Unfortunately, the Deep Sea Water Elves trembled slightly, seeming afraid, and huddled in the corner of the room. These little guys are pretty shy¡­ Chen Qi moved to the control panel: ¡°If you find the chair uncomfortable, you can use a Water Elf as a cushion.¡± S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°¡­?¡± The Deep Sea Water Elves were immediately shocked. Having said that, Chen Qi took another drink of water and then concentrated on steering the little houseboat. ¡­ ¡­ The moon fell, and the little houseboat floated lonely on the sea, making the entire ocean seem exceptionally silent. In the light of the boat¡¯s lamp, the Flower Witch sat on the chair, holding a pestle and began the simplest processing of her medicinal herbs from Flower Island. The Deep Sea Water Elves, on the other hand, ran away from her bosom and bumped into each other on the bed. ¡°White mist, whispers of the night.¡± Chen Qi kept a vigilant eye on the outside view. Unlike past voyages, the destination this time was truly a Forbidden Sea Area, and any moment of negligence could lead to a watery grave, becoming a sacrifice to the Sea Goddess. Now, they had already approached the Forbidden Land, Black Beard Land. Chen Qi focused his attention. Regrettably, the small houseboat only had one cramped room, a most basic control panel, and no instruments for real-time observation of the surroundings. Enjoy exclusive content from .com Some pitch-black, twisted shadows swam under the boat. At this time, the Flower Witch stood up, ready to calm Chen Qi¡¯s frightened emotions: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the creatures under the boat are sea beasts known as ¡®black beards,¡¯ a type of creature that fears light; they won¡¯t dare to approach places with light.¡± Chen Qi slowed the boat down: ¡°I¡¯ll be careful. Are we heading towards that opening?¡± In front of them lay a massive black island, with copious amounts of black mist spreading out from it as if it were alive. Above the island, one could see numerous cracks, as if a god had chopped it with a crimson axe, breaking it into many pieces. To enter the interior of this dark island, one had to navigate through these narrow cracks. The Flower Witch leaned against the boat window and pointed: ¡°That widest entrance there, we should head in through here. By the way, Mr. Chef, the upcoming scene might be somewhat scary, but you mustn¡¯t be frightened. They won¡¯t harm you.¡± ¡°They are?¡± Chen Qi suddenly felt excited! Even though sea beasts were terrifying. Fortunately, he had been through a lot and could remain calm now even if Godzilla showed up. The bright small houseboat navigated through the narrow crack, heading towards the interior. Just then, Chen Qi¡¯s vision suddenly brightened. On these pitch-black lands, massive amounts of black mist billowed, and some barely visible black tendrils dangled in the water. On these black tendrils, one could also see some torn knives. The knives bore no signs of corrosion. Recently, had someone come to this place? Chen Qi thought to himself. ¡°Shh, don¡¯t worry, the black beards fear light; as long as we don¡¯t approach them, they won¡¯t move¡­¡± The Flower Witch made a quieting gesture. However, against her expectations, she saw the black beards slowly rise and twist in their direction, trying to get closer! If it weren¡¯t for the black beards being too short and fearing light, the houseboat would have met with misfortune. ¡°Why? With my strength, this shouldn¡¯t be happening.¡± The Flower Witch crossed her arms and lowered her head, lost in thought. She understood something and said with a motherly tone: ¡°Mr. Chef, the black beards attack weaker creatures, considering them food. Your spiritual power field is too weak, which is why they have set their sights on you. However, rest assured, even if they all attacked together, as long as I am here, they won¡¯t even harm a hair on you.¡± Weak individuals become prey for the black beards like fish. The Flower Witch patted her chest, possessing the demeanor of an elder sister looking after her younger brother. Such was the sense of safety brought by a strong Transcendent! ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi hesitated. No, they were just coming closer, probably just wanting to say hello, to give him a hug. Of course, even though the black beards were friendly. Chen Qi, having no interest in the unsightly ¡®black beards,¡¯ lacked any desire for them. Chen Qi had seen many sea beasts by now and had stringent requirements for them. He most wanted to encounter the kind of sea beast from which you could easily repeatedly harvest resources. Sort of like Ghost Fire Fish. If not, they should at least have a higher aesthetic value, like the Black Ship Sea Dragon. Chen Qi observed and under the protection of the black beards, he could vaguely make out some broken weapons. Not only that, but there also seemed to be some smaller sea beasts. But regrettably, with the Flower Witch on the boat, it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate for him to make a move. Under the illumination of the boat¡¯s light, the little houseboat passed through the region of black beards and slowly penetrated deeper into the island. Chen Qi stopped the boat. An entrance resembling a wormhole appeared before him. It was very similar to the entrance of an E-grade crack. The Flower Witch looked upon this doorway, as if seeing her weaker self from more than a decade ago. She had arrived home. Chapter 104 - 104 - 85: The Vegetable Garden Chapter 104 ¨C 85: The Vegetable Garden Chen Qi stopped the boat, holding a kerosene lamp as he walked out of the boathouse, scrutinizing the closed ¡®portal gate¡¯. This gate could only be opened by the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch took off her cloak, revealing her white shoulders and legs. A layer of pale blue spiritual power appeared at her feet. Spell ¡®Water Walking¡¯! She easily stepped onto the water and approached the portal gate. ¡°Need some help?¡± The Flower Witch worried that Chen Qi might not be able to jump over. Learning this spell and excelling in the first-year test at the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom Academy could earn top marks! Walking on water was really not difficult. Chen Qi tossed away the Water Elf and stepped on the Deep Sea Water Elf, reaching the portal gate even faster. ¡°?!¡± Two small flowers popped up on the Flower Witch¡¯s head. Being from the Guardian Beast country, she suddenly felt she had seen too little. ¡°Ahem, open the door.¡± The Flower Witch said, her voice and appearance being the key. Under the Flower Witch¡¯s command, the closed portal gate slowly opened, revealing a narrow crack. Chen Qi followed behind the Flower Witch, continually entering within. At first, it was extremely narrow, allowing only one person to pass through. The farther they went, the broader it became. After walking for about two minutes, Chen Qi emerged from the entrance. Moonlight shone on his face, a vast green prairie unfolding before his eyes. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Qi was amazed by the expansive scene before him. [You have entered the crack ¡®Black Land¡¯.] Crack! Chen Qi instinctively became cautious. He was now in another world. With the descent of Crack Tide, no one knew what might happen inside the crack. The Flower Witch walked ahead: ¡°Do not worry too much, this crack has undergone high-level harmless containment treatment. The pollution has been removed, it should be fine.¡± High-level crack harmless technology was an extremely complex technology requiring the simultaneous mobilization of the Meteorological Bureau, the Hunter Association, the Purification Department, and the Crack Stabilization Department, along with other Transcendent forces, to achieve. Simplified, only state-level power could accomplish this! Harmless treatment, this was the Witch¡¯s background¡­ Chen Qi excitedly glanced around. The bright moonlight covered the vast grassland, casting a gentle glow on each blade of grass. It looked just like a normal prairie. The Flower Witch took a deep breath and walked towards her small home. An open-air pharmacy. The pharmacy was filled with a faint herbal aroma, interwoven with the dust particles in the air, creating a unique atmosphere. A cabinet nearby was full of various herb bottles, with labels so faded they were illegible. In the corner, old alchemy equipment stood silently, its metal parts rusted, but its past power and magic still palpable. ¡°Please wait a moment, let me clean up a bit, then I¡¯ll help you make a potion with the Pale Scale Fruit.¡± The Flower Witch picked up an old broom, a feather duster, and a rag, and quickly cleaned up. ¡°Can I take a look around?¡± Chen Qi curiously glanced around. Find more to read on .com The Flower Witch loved the joy of cleaning dust: ¡°No problem, just treat this as an ordinary place, no need for formalities.¡± Chen Qi took a step forward and bent down, his pupils contracting. In the distant low plain, he could see endless tombstones. These tombstones were old and worn, at least a century old. Roughly estimated, the number of tombstones here surpassed ten thousand. ¡°What are these tombstones?¡± He curiously asked. The Flower Witch turned her head and sighed: ¡°Several hundred years ago, when the Witch Sea first faced the Great Whale¡¯s descent, ten thousand soldiers polluted by the Great Whale¡¯s body turned into its black tide army, destroying everything in sight. The Great Whale, an ancient being from the Era of Darkness, once infected, no medicine or surgery could save. Five hundred years ago, the previous Flower Witch handled them all here and buried them, setting up these tombstones.¡± The reason the Flower Witch killed so many was because of the Great Whale, but except for scholars studying alchemy, few knew this. People only remembered the terror of the Flower Witch. Chen Qi stomped underfoot. Meaning that beneath him lay the corpses of ten thousand people. This was the power of the Great Whale¡­ He suddenly felt a chill in his heart. No matter what era, ten thousand people was a terrifying number. Chen Qi let out a long breath. Before absolute extraordinary power, people were merely numbers. Many ancient monsters fed on human emotions and spirits. Weak transcendents would only become fodder for the monsters, making them stronger. This was why every nation had rules prohibiting any individual or organization from privately venturing to the border. After cleaning the pharmacy, the Flower Witch took out the Pale Scale Fruit and began making the potion. At this moment, she suddenly became a bit sad, a few blue sorrowful flowers blooming on her head. She looked at Chen Qi, murmuring: ¡°Chef, if you can, after making some money, it¡¯s best to head to the inland cities of Shell Country. Don¡¯t stay in the Witch Sea anymore.¡± She had a good impression of Chen Qi, a brave man trying to survive, daring the storm and the risk of sea monsters to sail alone on the ocean. Though she wasn¡¯t sure if he was related to the [Report Agency]. ¡°Why?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously. The Flower Witch hesitated for a moment before speaking: ¡°According to my teacher¡¯s prophecy, the Great Whale will eventually cross the border, and the entire Witch Sea will be destroyed. Though just a prophecy¡­ if possible, please stay away from this place. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the old monsters in the mainland probably can¡¯t stop the Great Whale¡¯s descent. And I¡­¡± The Flower Witch said as the flowers on her head wilted. Many who perished in the sea didn¡¯t even have a tombstone. Chen Qi did his best to appear surprised. This prophecy was not comprehensive enough. The Witch Sea¡¯s destruction? The whole world would be doomed. Other regions wouldn¡¯t fare much better. This place was so wonderful, with its winds and sea, and friendly sea monsters. Leaving wasn¡¯t an option. Chen Qi shook his head: ¡°I¡¯ll consider it, but the Crack Tide is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us ordinary transcendents without backgrounds.¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hide his strong desire for power. According to the background of the ¡°New Sun Game,¡± only absolute power could survive in this wave. As a transmigrator player, he had to become as strong as possible. He couldn¡¯t yet involve himself with the Black Whale Group or the main narrative of this sea. The Flower Witch stood there for a moment, nearly forgetting that although the person before her was just a First Order transcendent, the Dragon¡¯s Breath Grass in her had was obtained thanks to him. ¡°Sorry, I said too much. However, please still be careful, especially stay away from the Black Whale Pirate Group and the Sea God Pirate Group.¡± The Flower Witch focused on making the potion. With nothing to do, Chen Qi wandered the grassland with the Deep Sea Water Elf. Suddenly, he noticed a plot of land growing vegetables. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. This seemed to be a vegetable garden. ¡°Flower Witch, can these vegetables be used?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ the garden still has vegetables growing, so yes.¡± The Flower Witch recalled the days of gardening a decade ago. She didn¡¯t expect that after ten years, the vegetables were still so well preserved. Chen Qi squatted down and pulled up a vegetable. These ingredients weren¡¯t ordinary, but specially cultivated extraordinary ingredients! Chen Qi casually picked a few, and a special prompt appeared before him. [Ten-Year Extraordinary Cabbage Nature Form: Cup, Flower Description: Extraordinary vegetable cultivated with spiritual power. Consuming it can promote digestion, body growth during the growth period, and slightly enhance constitution.] [Ten-Year Extraordinary Carrot Nature Form: Cup, Flower Description: Extraordinary vegetable cultivated with spiritual power. Consuming it can enhance vision, and with long-term use, greatly improve vision, and slightly increase inspiration.] What on earth are Ten-Year Extraordinary Vegetables? Do they really take ten years to grow? Chen Qi looked at the vegetable garden, about the size of a small basketball court. The vegetables here could feed an ordinary person for a year. His culinary skills might have found a new purpose. Chapter 105 - 105 - 86 Flower Witch’s Fantasy Time Chapter 105 ¨C 86 Flower Witch¡¯s Fantasy Time The moonlight cast slanting shadows as Chen Qi gathered cabbages and carrots into a basket in the field. Perfect, he hadn¡¯t completed his daily task yet, and both he and the Flower Witch had spent a lot of energy on Flower Island. Chen Qi felt hot and particularly hungry: ¡°Flower Witch, what would you like to eat?¡± While the Flower Witch was busy making medicine, it was the perfect time for him to cook a meal and showcase his culinary skills. A few cheerful little yellow flowers sprouted from the Flower Witch¡¯s head: ¡°I like all vegetables, except fatty meat.¡± Liking everything was actually the most troubling thing, Chen Qi glanced at the vegetable garden. Besides the common cabbages and potatoes, carrots were the most plentifully grown. There was just a small piece of meat left in his backpack card, just enough to make stir-fried pork with cabbage and saut¨¦ed shredded carrots. This meadow was the perfect place for a picnic. Chen Qi took out a pot, a cutting board, and some firewood from his backpack card. Click, click, click, click! He sliced the carrot and tore the cabbage by hand. He heated the oil, saut¨¦ed the meat until it was fragrant, then added the vegetables and seasoning. Then he sprinkled some Soul Seasoning and a bit of garlic shoots. Two delicious vegetable stir-fries were quickly prepared. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t wait to have a bite. Because of his increased constitution, his appetite had been quite large lately, and he had been eating a lot of meat. [You have cooked Transcendent Saut¨¦ed Shredded Carrots, earning 90 Spiritual Points.] The Flower Witch was in front of an alchemical furnace, as if she was cut off from everything else: ¡°The inspiration element in Pale Scale Fruit is too high, I need to add three grams of Nightmare Fuel, two grams of Depress Mushrooms to counteract excessive inspiration, yes, put all these ingredients together, and start the first wave of heating.¡± The Flower Witch belonged to the type who became absorbed in her work and forgot herself. ¡°Such enviable talent, I get distracted so easily.¡± Chen Qi was subconsciously always aware of his surroundings, no matter what he was doing. He placed the dishes on a solid wood table and waited quietly for the Flower Witch to finish her work. A moment later. The Flower Witch wiped the sweat from her forehead: ¡°The first step is done, now, wait for twenty minutes before proceeding to the second step of toxicity neutralization.¡± At that moment, she sniffed the air, and her stomach growled loudly. Eating is one of the important things in this world, Chen Qi took out two ceramic bowls from his backpack card. ¡°Flower Witch, you¡¯ve worked hard. Let¡¯s postpone the alchemy for a bit and eat first.¡± The Flower Witch was attracted by the fragrance: ¡°Thank you, indeed, you are a chef, it smells wonderful.¡± However, she glanced at the side of the table. Ten years had passed, and the chairs had become shabby and dusty. As the mistress of the Witch¡¯s home, how could she allow a guest to sit on a dusty chair? The Flower Witch rolled up her sleeves, ready to clean the chairs first. Chen Qi, without hesitation, looked at the water elves playing around and then suddenly grabbed one: ¡°No need, Flower Witch, I have a chair here.¡± The seven deep sea water elves had already formed a hierarchy from oldest to youngest. The table wasn¡¯t tall, perfect for using deep sea water elves as cushions. He placed a water elf at the side of the table to serve as a seat cushion. At the same time, he also cushioned his own bottom with a water elf. The deep sea water elves were soft, and sitting on them was even more comfortable than a sofa. ¡°Won¡¯t it hurt them¡­¡± The Flower Witch was startled and gently sat on the water elf with cautiousness. ¡°No worries, they are professionally trained,¡± Chen Qi replied. The deep sea water elf under the Flower Witch¡¯s bottom understood something but looked quite reluctant. It was a rare deep sea water elf, a standout among water elves, and didn¡¯t want to be used as a cushion by anyone other than its master. Why should it be? Just because they were all deep sea water elves, some were sat upon by the master, while others had to be sat on by stinky humans from who knows where! Looking at the eldest being sat on by the master, this deep sea water elf gave a jealous look, started squirming, and expressed its dissatisfaction. The Flower Witch shivered a bit, wondering if she was so easily disliked by pets. Chen Qi gave the water elf a cold glare. You¡¯re still not happy? He communicated with his eyes to the deep-sea Water Elf beneath the Flower Witch¡¯s bottom. Continue reading at .com If it didn¡¯t behave, he would use it as water for boiling. ¡°Waku waku.¡± The Water Elf reluctantly settled down. The Flower Witch shifted her buttocks. So bouncy, so soft! This feeling was even more comfortable than the fire dragon skin sofa back in her hometown. The Flower Witch started to eat. Chen Qi ate a piece of stir-fried meat and asked, ¡°Flower Witch, right, why did you specifically tell me to beware of the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Group?¡± ¡°Because, because¡­¡± The Flower Witch choked, took a sip of water, patted her chest, and slowly said, ¡°When I was a child studying pharmacy, these two pirate groups existed. I was young then, but even so, I witnessed many of their atrocities. Even if you want to become a powerful Transcendent, never join them. In the end, you will only become a monster, a non-human monster. These matters should be documented in the archives at the newspaper office, and once someone becomes an officer, one can never escape their clutches.¡± Black Whale Group¡­ Chen Qi fell into thought. To be honest, the crew of the Sawshark treated him quite well. One of the reasons he had escaped from the Black Whale Group was due to various scandals about the group discussed on forums. Although pirates are supposed to yearn for freedom, the high-level players in this faction were restricted everywhere, like prisoners on death row. Chen Qi continued to ask, ¡°Flower Witch, did you have a grudge against the Black Whale Group since childhood?¡± The Flower Witch nodded and clenched her fists, ¡°Yes, if I could, I¡¯d kill Auntie, kill Father Whale. If it weren¡¯t for them, my teacher would not have¡­¡± At this point, the Flower Witch stopped short. The information she revealed was obviously a bit too much. She wasn¡¯t afraid of Chen Qi leaking the information, as these details were also recorded in the newspaper. But for a First Order Transcendent, knowing too much wasn¡¯t a good thing. Many secrets only bring death. If Chen Qi were also hunted by the Black Whale Group, that would be troublesome. She was stubborn all her life and disliked involving others. Chen Qi tactfully asked no further questions. The matter of the Flower Witch was deeply connected to the main storyline of the Witch Sea, which also happens to be the toughest main storyline of the Witch Sea. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi solemnly reminded her, ¡°Flower Witch, please be very careful, surviving is more important than anything else.¡± His understanding of the Witch Sea¡¯s plot was limited. But he knew that the Flower Witch¡¯s experiences were far from smooth sailing. The Flower Witch finished off half a bowl of shredded carrots and changed the topic, sporting a slightly arrogant expression: ¡°Well, Chef Sir, don¡¯t worry, I am the one who inherited the title of Flower Witch. Ordinary pirates, I don¡¯t even take them seriously. Someday, after fulfilling the previous witch¡¯s wish, my name will echo across these seas. By then, you¡¯ll be the chef friend of the new Legend Witch.¡± The Flower Witch smiled, already envisioning her future. In her fantasies, she beat the Black Whale Group with unparalleled strength and luck, and kicked the Black Ship Sea Dragon. She became a celebrity of the seas, received rewards from the city lord, and made headlines in the Dove Times! Eventually, she became a legendary Witch, surpassing the First Generation Flower Witch! Passersby would greet her on the street, and she could dine in restaurants without paying. After returning to the family that had looked down on her, she could hold her head high with pride. The Flower Witch ate a piece of cabbage and wore a pleased expression. Now was the time for fantasies. ¡°Hopefully, this day will come sooner.¡± Chen Qi sighed inwardly, unlike other invincible protagonists in different sects. In her confrontations with the Black Whale Group, the Flower Witch was often disastrously defeated. Without advancing to the Fourth Rank, a Third Rank captain under the Black Whale Group could force out the Flower Witch¡¯s last resort, a life-consuming type of release move. All in all, the Flower Witch¡¯s battle record could only be described as a complete mess. It wasn¡¯t until later, after joining forces with the Blade Witch, that this steadily defeated situation began to improve slightly. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes shone brightly as he asked, ¡°By the way, Flower Witch, may I ask your name?¡± Chapter 106 - 106 - 87: Chance Encounter Chapter 106 ¨C 87: Chance Encounter Upon the grassland, a breeze wafted by, causing the deep sea elves beneath their seats to shudder. The Flower Witch, holding a bowl, fell silent for a moment. Dislike your own name? Or unwilling to speak it? Chen Qi paused, as if he had asked a question he shouldn¡¯t have. On the gaming forums, the Flower Witch did have a name. But neither the Flower Witch herself nor the players liked to mention the Flower Witch¡¯s name. In the Witch Sea, only a title acknowledged by the world counted as a true name. Picking up a cabbage, the Flower Witch slowly said: ¡°Fen, my name is Fen, a very ordinary name.¡± Chen Qi gave a slight smile: ¡°Simple, but quite nice.¡± In this world, many people¡¯s names consist of a single, simple syllable with a simple meaning. Just like his own name in this world, Qi, symbolizing possibilities, enlightenment, and more. In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, Fen carries the meaning of the scent of flowers. Although the Flower Witch had been running around every day and probably hadn¡¯t bathed in many days, she really smelled nice. A name quite fitting for her. But in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, Fen is a rather common name, and it is used by many males, akin to Jason. Though the Flower Witch came from a noble background, her name was surprisingly ordinary. Therefore, the Flower Witch didn¡¯t really like others to mention her name. Chen Qi changed the subject: ¡°Speaking of which, Flower Witch, how much for one of the vegetables in your garden? I¡¯d like to buy some.¡± The Flower Witch wiped the grease from the corner of her mouth: ¡°Friendship price, three thousand¡­ no, just take what you want. The Dragon Breath Grass you gave me is quite valuable and enough to buy a lot of vegetables. Besides, I¡¯m not very good at cooking. If you can turn these ingredients into delicious food, both my teacher and I would be happy.¡± ¡°Just take what you want¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s mouth fell open slightly. That was a whole vegetable garden! The Flower Witch laughed proudly: ¡°Although you can¡¯t tell, I¡¯m really quite good at gardening.¡± ¡°Gardening?¡± The Flower Witch made a motion of carrying a hoe and explained: ¡°Yes, when I was a child, because I was recuperating, I always lived in the countryside. Our family¡¯s maxim is nobility and elegance! But in the countryside, there were no pianos, no flowers to plant, no peers to play with, and they wouldn¡¯t let me interact with pet beasts. Many elegant pursuits were beyond my reach. However, I thought about it¡ªif planting flowers is elegant, then gardening should be elegant too. So, I started gardening with the maid, and I even got scolded for it later.¡± ¡°Did you plant this whole vegetable garden?¡± Chen Qi was somewhat admiring as he imagined it. The young Flower Witch, wielding a hoe twice her height, clearing the land. All these vegetables represent no small feat. The Flower Witch seemed to have found a kindred spirit. After all, her parents and relatives always told her that gardening was something only vulgar people did. A few lively small yellow flowers sprouted on her head: ¡°Yes, and do you know what? After I fulfill the lifelong wish of the Flower Witch, I plan to adopt an even more elegant and domineering title for myself.¡± Chen Qi curiously pressed on, ¡°What title?¡± The Flower Witch had inherited the wish and legacy of the First Generation Flower Witch, so she always identified herself with this title. Blood Flower Witch? The Flower Witch¡¯s ultimate move was to bloom flowers amid blood. Or Fragrant Witch? This was a more common title, but it suited the identity of the Flower Witch. ¡°Hmph, hmph, it¡¯s a title I¡¯ve thought about for a long time, exceptionally elegant.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± The Flower Witch puffed out her chest, touched her nose with her index finger, and said with a touch of pride: ¡°Vegetable Witch.¡± ¡°!?¡± Chen Qi almost choked on a piece of cabbage. What kind of title was that? Why not call herself Potato Witch or Cabbage Witch? It¡¯s like turning the Gluttonous Witch into the Eating Rice Witch, the Angry Witch into the Wild Witch, the Ice Witch into the Ice Cream Witch, the Despair Witch into the depression witch. Mainly because, in Chen Qi¡¯s view, vegetable also has another meaning. Vegetable, as in ¡®just practice¡¯. The Flower Witch asked expectantly, ¡°How about it, isn¡¯t it very elegant?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­not bad.¡± Chen Qi nodded in agreement. The Flower Witch revealed two happy little yellow flowers: ¡°Right, quite elegant, indeed. Unfortunately, I cannot abandon this name until I have fulfilled the wish of the Flower Witch. I must follow the path of my teacher to make everything better and to cure the illness¡­¡± As the Flower Witch spoke, the flowers atop her head wilted slightly, a heavy sense of fate and illness pressing down. Striving for fame alone in this vast sea is no easy feat. And to challenge the great whale is to challenge fate itself. Only those of legend could achieve such a miracle. Beneath every legend lies countless scattered bones. No one knows how many who set out to sea are buried in the Witch Sea. Amidst their casual conversation, the food on the dining table was nearly finished. And the alchemy furnace began making bubbling sounds. Reluctantly, the Flower Witch rose from the Water Elf¡¯s side, resuming her potion brewing. Chen Qi had the deep-sea Water Elf tidy up the cutlery and dishes. Under his training, she had learned how to do the dishes and clean. He was confident that before long, the deep-sea Water Elf would also learn to fold blankets and give massages. A somewhat bored Chen Qi asked, ¡°Flower Witch, how much longer will you be?¡± ¡°A few hours.¡± Just watching the Flower Witch make potions wasn¡¯t much of an activity¡­ Chen Qi slapped his book: ¡°I want to take a look outside Black Land. I saw some excellent Transcendent ingredients while I was sailing.¡± ¡°Ingredients?¡± The Flower Witch recalled for a moment. In Black Land, indeed, there are many rare Transcendent fish species. Although Black Beard is of no danger to her, for Chen Qi, venturing unprepared into Black Land is like a lamb entering a wolf¡¯s den. The Flower Witch took out a bottle of black potion and handed it to Chen Qi: ¡°The scent of this potion can repel Black Beard. If you¡¯re venturing out, you can apply this potion so that Black Beard won¡¯t attack you.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Chen Qi took the potion and applied it from the top of his head to his feet. Continue your adventure with .com Then, he passed through the crack and returned to the Black Land Island. The morning sunlight shone on his dark hair. Chen Qi enjoyed the sun washing away his fatigue: ¡°Is it daytime already?¡± The entire Black Land Island was like a vast reed field. Except these reeds were the taller Black Beard. Chen Qi wandered through the dense Black Beard, looking towards the water as he ventured deeper. After some time, he successfully found a rare sea beast. ¡°What is this?¡± S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi crouched down and picked up the black clam at his feet. [Black Clam Introduction: Transcendent clam species, known for its sharp shells capable of biting humans, causing them to fall into a nightmare. Its inner black pearl can attract one¡¯s gaze, making it a rather nice jewel.] ¡°Ten black clams, this is all money, they can be transplanted to the Land of White Trees.¡± Chen Qi placed the black clams into his water bucket. The place of Black Land is too remote and broken. He decided to give the clams a better home. A pearl from a black clam can sell for about seventy thousand; ten would fetch seven hundred thousand. Moreover, unlike ordinary clams, black clams are not to be underestimated, with very rapid pearl production. With the addition of Ghost Fire Fish, saving up to buy a big ship wasn¡¯t just a dream. A path to wealth was already appearing before him. Chen Qi continued cautiously within the Black Beard, seeking more black clams. Suddenly, he heard some familiar voices, along with the sound of a blade cutting through flesh. Boom! Boom! Besides that, there was the roaring sound of large machinery. ¡°How about it, our great little ship doctor, how¡¯s the concentration of the Black Whale Blood?¡± A familiar voice came from behind the Black Beard wall. Chen Qi stopped in his steps, slowing his movements. In this forbidden land of Black Beard, there were others¡­ Chapter 107 - 107 - 88 Black Whale Blood Chapter 107 ¨C 88 Black Whale Blood Black whiskers stood like a massive wall, forming a barrier between him and the source of the voices. Stay updated with .com Muffled voices came again from beyond the whiskers. ¡°I¡¯m still extracting, so please keep quiet. Analyzing the concentration of black whale blood is a task that requires extreme patience and specialization,¡± ¡°Understood, understood.¡± ¡°No worries, take your time, our best ship¡¯s doctor. We have all the time in the world since we have to wait here for our prey to take the bait,¡± Chen Qi pricked up his ears, trying his utmost to analyze the voices. Two men and one woman. The woman¡¯s voice was somewhat dispirited, the men¡¯s voices were one older and raspy, and the other had a magnetic baritone quality. These two voices took him back to a ship being battered by pouring rain. The Black Whale Group¡¯s Sawshark¡¯s little raven, and the Black-eyed Captain. Why were they here? What were they doing here? A multitude of questions sprang up in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. Both were third-tier Transcendents. At this stage, Transcendents were also respectfully referred to as Masters. Third-tier Transcendents not only had mastered Body Forging Skill and breathing techniques, but the powerful abilities granted by their Transcendent professions also enabled them to establish high-order combat schools. Their strength was sufficient to defeat an army of a thousand constructed by mere mortals. In short, they were not opponents he could contend with at present. If discovered, I¡¯d be like a weak little sparrow, completely at their mercy. Chen Qi carefully backed away, slowly as if he were a stone sculpture. However, behind him, voices of people conversing arose. This place wasn¡¯t home to just one group of pirates. ¡°Trouble, it seems like I¡¯m trapped here,¡± Chen Qi muttered to himself. If not for these black whiskers that were twice as tall as a man and could shield spiritual power perception, at such a close distance, he would have been discovered already. And at that moment, something unexpected happened. As his movements slowed, the black whiskers beneath his feet began to stir. Slowly, the whiskers wove through his trouser legs, under his clothes, and gently caressed his skin. These whiskers took advantage of his inability to make any significant movements to ambush him! Though this was merely their way of showing affection, and quite comfortably so. But they¡¯re too loud! Keep it down, now is the worst time to be discovered. Oddly enough, Chen Qi now felt like a naked man hiding in someone else¡¯s wife¡¯s wardrobe. The little raven looked over and mumbled, ¡°These black whiskers might be cute, but the sound of their wriggling is really noisy.¡± Chen Qi held his breath in that instant. As a sea breeze blew by, the whiskers swayed. And then, through a tiny gap in the whiskers, Chen Qi saw in an instant. Ships upon the sea, heavy salvage machinery, the little raven with a microscope, and a man wearing a pure black mask. And¡­ The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s eyes, dark as the abyss, flickered towards him. The Black-eyed Captain said with irritation, ¡°Indeed, the noise from those black whiskers is truly annoying.¡± Following that, his gaze shifted away from the whiskers. Phew¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He wasn¡¯t discovered. Lucky for me, the Black-eyed Captain has poor perceptive abilities. Moreover, the whiskers clinging to his body and clothes had formed a natural black ghillie suit. Now, he had perfectly blended in with the black whiskers. Just wait a bit longer, acting rashly would only expose himself. Chen Qi slowly squatted down, enduring the strange sensation brought by the whiskers, and maintained a posture he could hold for a long time. Afterward, he focused his attention on the trio beyond the whiskers. They seemed to be discussing something very important now. This was a good spot for eavesdropping. ¡­ ¡­ Opposite Blackbeard, on a small boat on the pitch-black sea. It was a research vessel, equipped with a small instrument table, and beneath the boat, a large number of tools were placed. Little Raven stared at Blackbeard for a while, then withdrew her gaze and continued fiddling with the microscope on the table: ¡°The concentration of Black Whale Blood extracted from this mutated black-blood fish has reached 70%, which is a considerably high concentration of Black Whale Blood, Black Glove.¡± Underneath Little Raven¡¯s hands, there was a black object the size of a human head. Rather than blood, it was more like a squirming lump of black flesh. A mechanical voice sounded once again. ¡°How much? A 70% concentration, Raven, you truly are the finest ship doctor in the Black Whale Group, this concentration is enough to make those from the Ocean Deity Cult kneel down and kowtow a hundred times,¡± said the one called Black Glove. The person speaking was named Black Glove, wearing a black mask and dressed in all black, wrapped in a black scarf, topped by a slick black top hat, with thick, black felt boots and black gloves. A person wrapped up tight in his own covering. Black Glove¡­ In the shadows, Chen Qi let a drop of cold sweat fall. On the gaming forums, he was a notoriously tough BOSS. Although he was also a Third-order Transcendent, he had completed the construction of his own style, ¡®Shadow Stream¡¯, making his strength far surpass Black-eyed Captain and Little Raven. Flower Witch seemed to have fought against him too, and the result was a draw. But what was Black Whale Blood again? Chen Qi reflected for a moment. It seemed to be something extracted from mutated monster fish. Chen Qi remembered that the Deep Sea Merchants had asked for something similar. Black Glove, delighted with the high concentration of Black Whale Blood, exclaimed: ¡°Raven, I knew that in these dull times, I wasn¡¯t wrong to wait for you guys. Little Raven, you have talent, a fishing captain who has failed, a broken-down Sawshark, this isn¡¯t the place for you.¡± The air was suddenly thick with tension. The irritable Black-eyed Captain gripped the new sword he bought for a hundred thousand Shell Coins: ¡°Shut your mouth, Black Glove, even though I haven¡¯t achieved much recently, you are not much better. Your Wild Dog Gang and Black Rabbit Gang in Moonstone City were all captured in one fell swoop, weren¡¯t they? Even, you¡¯re not even willing to go there and retrieve your subordinates¡¯ corpses!¡± Black Glove spoke sharply: ¡°You lack ability, while I only encountered a natural disaster. Who asked those little rabbits to run into the Black Ship Sea Dragon and the monsters of the Ocean Deity Cult?¡± Grinding his teeth, Black-eyed Captain was upset, but his recent achievements did not give him the right to talk back to Black Glove. Moreover, strictly speaking, Black Glove was already his superior. Black Glove gently stroked the lump of Black Whale Blood: ¡°Black-eyed Captain, you were once part of the Hunter operation, the organization gave you a chance, but you brought back nothing but casualties to the organization.¡± ¡°Go to hell, you maggot lurking in the shadows,¡± retorted the Black-eyed Captain furiously but helplessly. ¡°Ah~ Keep the insults coming!¡± Black Glove, who seemed to have the upper hand in the argument, let out a sound of satisfaction, then pulled out a special glass tube and handed it to Little Raven: ¡°Little Raven, pack this thing properly. Oh, and I¡¯ve called you here not just to help me with the Black Whale Blood, but also to share some vital news with you all.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Recently, all our operations in Moonstone City have been uncovered, and a lot of key intelligence has fallen into the hands of the press and the navy. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because of the leak, one of the magnificent Whale Father¡¯s children, a cadre who had served the Black Whale Group loyally for twenty years, met an unfortunate death.¡± Black Glove leaned in close to Little Raven, his words carrying a hint of threat. Something was wrong¡­ Little Raven¡¯s palms began to sweat: ¡°An intelligence leak, that really is unfortunate. We¡¯ve recruited too many people in the Black Whale Group, and there are always some bastards who would betray us for money.¡± Black Glove didn¡¯t speak, but fumbled in his pockets. Little Raven¡¯s heart rate spiked suddenly. Had her cover, after so many years, finally been blown? Chapter 108 - 108 - 89: Son of the Black Whale Chapter 108 ¨C 89: Son of the Black Whale Spiritual Power emerged at the foot of the man in black gloves, as he lightly stepped onto the water and said: ¡°It wasn¡¯t those minor characters who leaked the information, but rather intelligence about Hunter operations and the Witch, and as a result, our Black Whale Group has lost an important officer.¡± Lil¡¯ Raven maintained his usual back-talking stance: ¡°That officer really was unlucky, he died a terrible, pitiful death. So, what does this have to do with us?¡± It probably wouldn¡¯t be discovered¡­ Lil¡¯ Raven focused on putting the Black Whale Blood into the glass bottle. The man in black gloves stood up straight, his voice cold: ¡°Of course it concerns you, Lil¡¯ Raven.¡± ¡°?¡± The air had frozen solid in an instant. The man in black gloves took out a whale ring from his pocket: ¡°An officer has died, and now, his place is yours, Lil¡¯ Raven. This is Father Whale¡¯s command, now you too are a child of Father Whale, an officer of the Black Whale Group.¡± Lil¡¯ Raven gaped open-mouthed: ¡°Me?¡± The other two men present were also extremely shocked. An officer of the Black Whale Group, also known as a child of Father Whale. To become a child of Father Whale was extremely difficult. It required not only outstanding contributions to the Black Whale Group but also the personal approval of Father Whale. Like the Black-eyed Captain, he had been in the Black Whale Group for at least twenty years, evolving from a young Englishman abducted forcefully by a matron to the formidable middle-aged man he was now. Even after having dedicated his entire youth to the Black Whale Group, the Black-eyed Captain was still just an ordinary captain, and had never received the recognition of Father Whale. Becoming a child of Father Whale meant eligibility to access the secret information of the Black Whale Group and more resources. In the future, it also opened up the possibility of promotion to the Fourth Rank. In the eyes of others, the Fourth Rank was known as a Legend, whose power appeared godlike to ordinary people. An ordinary person¡¯s endpoint, reaching the Third Rank, would consume half of their life savings. In this era, where high-order cracks were completely monopolized by nobility. The door to the Fourth Rank was a massive wall insurmountable to ordinary people. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once one became a Fourth Rank, it meant eligibility to join the Shell Country¡¯s guilds and workshops, becoming someone who shaped rules and touched immortality. ¡°Why?¡± Even though his subordinate had become an officer, the Black-eyed Captain felt a confluence of emotions, indescribable at this moment. Lil¡¯ Raven also asked in disbelief, ¡°Why? I haven¡¯t really done anything substantial. In the Hunter operation, we haven¡¯t even found the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure yet.¡± The eyes under the man in black gloves¡¯ mask shifted: ¡°Indeed, Raven, but it¡¯s not your fault, it¡¯s all the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s fault!¡± ¡°You have the ability to extract Black Whale Blood, and you even sent two research papers on Sea Beasts to Bei Country Royal University, including the origins of Sea Beasts and the classification of monster blood. Having such a deep understanding of monsters is a talent, a hard to replicate talent. Before you, no one could refine Black Whale Blood with a concentration over fifty percent.¡± ¡°Just because I can extract Black Whale Blood with a concentration over fifty percent?¡± Find your next read on .com Lil¡¯ Raven challenged. ¡°Yes, the Black Whale Blood in your hands is something that can change fate.¡± The man in black gloves handed her the Black Whale Ring symbolizing her new status: ¡°This is the raw gemstone of talent, Lil¡¯ Raven. From now on, you are like me, an officer of the Black Whale Group, and we will rise together to the crest of the waves.¡± Lil¡¯ Raven slowly accepted the ring. The Black Whale Group somehow knew about her having sent papers to Bei Country Royal University. If it weren¡¯t for the Raven mask, they would see a panicked bird. Having been undercover for several years, she had actually mixed her way into becoming a core officer. And possibly the youngest core officer in the Black Whale Group. She was still such a na?ve kid! Lil¡¯ Raven touched her hair, knowing that, as an officer in the Black Whale Group, the salary and resources she received now far exceeded those provided by her undercover identity. The man in black gloves clapped his hands: ¡°Congratulations, Lil¡¯ Raven. In the future, concerning the forbidden creation of Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, we will likely also need your help.¡± ¡°To be able to participate in that event¡­¡± The Black-eyed Captain felt a chill in his heart, unable to describe his feelings at that moment. Human joys and sorrows do not coincide. Initially, he had taken a notorious black doctor on board, who now actually qualified to step into the Domain of Legends. And he had just recently lost his Black Blade, searching for it all over the Moonstone City Islands to no avail. Once again, the image of a black-haired boy surfaced in his mind, a frail boy sick to the marrow, an unfortunate boy parasitized by a Sea Beast and sunk into the depths of the sea. Missing him! How wonderful it would be to see him again, how wonderful¡­ The Black-eyed Captain sighed deeply. The Black Glove paid no attention to the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s mood: ¡°By the way, Black-eyed Captain, don¡¯t worry anymore. Sooner or later, you too will qualify to become a son of the Whale Father. For now, I have a new mission for you here.¡± The Black-eyed Captain looked curious, ¡°A new mission?¡± The Black Glove looked around Black Beard Land: ¡°Yes, according to the latest news from the Eye of Long Voyage, the place we are now, Black Beard Land, not only has Black Whale Blood but was also once the residence of a Witch.¡± The Black-eyed Captain cast aside his dejected expression, ¡°A Witch¡¯s residence? Are you sure?¡± ¡°No mistake, although it¡¯s a low possibility, we can¡¯t rule out the chance of a Witch coming. Your Sawshark will just be responsible for guarding here, and incidentally, checking if there are any new mutant creatures.¡± ¡°Is there any compensation?¡± The Black Glove coldly replied, ¡°None.¡± The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s expression turned fierce, and he clenched his fists: ¡°Isn¡¯t this just letting us rot here! I still have to pay my crew.¡± The Black Glove spoke fiercely: ¡°Black-eyed Captain, don¡¯t think that you, having failed repeatedly, still have a say. I¡¯m telling you, don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know about the young man because of whom you lost the Black Blade! You¡¯re not some pampered pretty boy kept by a granny. If you want compensation, show some results!¡± Each of the Black Glove¡¯s words, like a blade, struck the soft underbelly of the Black-eyed Captain. Damn it! The Black-eyed Captain clenched his teeth hard and could only swallow his anger: ¡°Fine, but just so you know, I¡¯m not good at locating people.¡± The Crow¡¯s gaze glanced briefly at the Black Beard, then quickly changed the subject: ¡°The possibility that a Witch would live here seems too low, doesn¡¯t it? The Witch couldn¡¯t have already arrived, could she?¡± ¡°What are you talking about, Crow¡­¡± The Black Glove knew that the Crow was famously jinxed. Just then, a sea breeze blew. The Black Beard swayed slowly like reeds. It was so quiet¡­ The Black Glove became alert. Besides the three of them as admirals, there should be other pirates nearby. Moreover, they had just heard some strange noises. ¡°Gentlemen, something seems off, we might have encountered something strange again.¡± The Black Glove concentrated a pitch-black shadow at his fingertips, entwining like a small snake. Gazing directly at this small snake made one feel cold, and stirred intense feelings of inferiority, hatred, and sadness. He lightly tapped the surface of the water with his fingertips. Shadow Wave, a type of explorative magic, could detect high-spirit entities within a hundred meters. A jet-black wave of spiritual power spread from that spot, sweeping over the spiritual entities within a hundred meters. ¡°How is it?¡± The Crow focused his gaze on the Black Beard, asking. The Black Glove slowly stood up, spoke with a serious tone: ¡°The game is on, gentlemen, a Third Rank master with a Floral Appearance is approaching us.¡± Chapter 109 - 109 - 90 I’m Here to Avenge You! Chapter 109 ¨C 90 I¡¯m Here to Avenge You! ¡°A Third-order Transcendent with Floral Appearance?¡± The Black-eyed Captain gently stepped on the surface of the water, moving forward with his blade in hand. Continue reading at .com He looked into the distance, where a large number of blood-stained petals floated down the river to their feet. Floral Appearance symbolized surpassing, nature, and art, and related professions often lacked prowess in battle. As a result, the Black-eyed Captain walked on the water leisurely, as if the situation was firmly in his grip. The black glove stepped forward: ¡°Black-eye, are you out of your mind? Showing off at a time like this? Show some respect, this is the Flower Witch!¡± ¡°The Flower Witch?¡± The little crow¡¯s heart fluttered with excitement and she waved her hands. As a fellow Pharmacist, the Flower Witch was the grandmother of Witch Sea potion learning. Her idol! Since childhood, she grew up listening to stories of the Flower Witch burying a hundred thousand people in the ground. For a long time, she believed that humans grew out of the soil. It wasn¡¯t until she was fifteen that the little crow learned how humans normally reproduced. Unfortunately, her current identity didn¡¯t allow her to ask the Flower Witch for an autograph. Moreover, this Flower Witch was only a Third-order, not the legendary Witch. ¡°Be careful, you guys.¡± The little crow¡¯s dream of getting an autograph collapsed, and with an indifferent attitude, she stood on the rocking boat, continuing her work. She hadn¡¯t yet poured the extracted Black Whale Blood into the glass bottles. After all, she was a non-Water Walking nurse, hanging around in the back was just fine. She turned her head, more curious about what cute little Sea Beast was hiding behind the black beard. The Flower Witch was discovered? Chen Qi, completely wrapped in black beard, no longer hid his voice but took out his most powerful beast hunting handgun and loaded it. Among them, the black glove, as a Third-tier Shadow-related profession ¡°Malicious Slanderer,¡± had the strength to fight the Flower Witch to a draw. Together with the Black-eyed Captain and the little crow, if they fought, it was sure to be a one-sided battle. If the battle was lost, both the Flower Witch and he could end up as captives of the Black Whale Group. ¡°There¡¯s only so much I can do.¡± In the darkness, Chen Qi gripped the firearm in his hand. Although he had developed well, fighting across two ranks was simply unrealistic. Even the little crow¡¯s small fists were more than he could handle. Moreover, his constitution wasn¡¯t sufficient to use the Residual Fire Touch. The best option was to follow the black beard, using the Water Elf and firearms as support. The Black-eyed Captain and the black glove stepped across the water, moving towards the Flower Witch. The wind howled through the black beard, sounding like the clarion call before a battle. At the end of their vision, a girl covered in blossoms appeared. She bathed in fresh blood, her withered Magic Wand emitting a series of shrieks like the whispers of monsters, appearing as if she were a forbidden monster that had broken containment. The blood-red blossoms symbolizing anger bloomed heatedly with the boiling blood beneath her skin. She plucked the blossoms that blocked her vision from her flesh, revealing her blood-red right eye. Near the scientific research boat was a pool of red blood. Beneath the little crow¡¯s feet were bucket after bucket of fresh flesh and blood. The Flower Witch sighed: ¡°Am I too late¡­¡± Since Chen Qi had not returned, she came out of the crack to search for his whereabouts. Following the trail with a tracking Spell, she chased all the way here, only to discover pirates lurking nearby. At that moment, she vaguely felt that Chen Qi had met with misfortune. Now, seeing the blood-covered little crow, she could almost be sure of it. Chen Qi, a Chef by profession, had ended up as food on the chopping block. Although she still had many questions about Chen Qi, he was the first person she had met upon arriving in the Witch Sea. Such a dashing young man, such a hard-working young man. He cooked delicious meals, and even commanded a Guardian Beast! Damn it, she couldn¡¯t stand it, was a good person destined to have a gun pointed at them! It was just right to settle new and old hatreds at once. Qi, I will avenge you! Anger blazed in the crimson eyes of the Flower Witch: ¡°Hand over the corpse, and I¡¯ll leave you with a complete one.¡± Corpses? The black glove looked around, the only corpses here were the mutated fish with black blood. ¡°Hahahahaha!¡± With a big laugh, the black glove spread his arms: ¡°Be grateful, be grateful! I never expected that the legendary Flower Witch would also desire a corpse rich with Black Whale Blood, longing for the way to eternal life.¡± Though wearing a dark mask, there was an infinite mockery in the black glove¡¯s words: ¡°However, Flower Witch, why are you so angry, did you lose a dear one?¡± Crackling! From the Flower Witch¡¯s Magic Wand, red lightning burst forth from the tip. A basic attack Spell, branching type! Two bolts of Spiritual Power-formed lightning emitted screeching sounds as they surged towards the black glove. The high-energy Spell, like countless searing blades, ferociously tore apart his flesh and blood. Abundant crimson blood gushed from the black glove¡¯s body. The black glove twisted his neck suddenly, making a sound like breaking branches: ¡°Great, this is just fantastic!¡± ¡°Flower Witch, is this all the strength you have? Haven¡¯t had your meal? Bring on some more!¡± Layer upon layer of black pus sacs pierced through his body, then twisted and converged, forming new flesh. The Flower Witch gripped her magic wand. As opposed to the usual circumstance, the black gloves actually withstood the hit with brute force! Under normal circumstances, a human body, without taking any potions, would absolutely be incapable of such grotesque regeneration. Her attack did not have the desired effect. The figure before her in the black gloves was not merely a flow of Qi Power nor armor but an even more formidable and terrifying forbidden school of combat. ¡°My turn now!¡± Endless squirming darkness appeared on the body of the man in black gloves; viscous blood churned, and the tips of his fingers once again bore a pitch-black little snake. In an instant, the small black snake contorted and swelled, sprouting solid flesh, enlarging nearly a thousand times, like a rapidly inflating balloon creature. Shadow Serpent. Devour! The enormous serpent¡¯s ferocious head dove down, crashing towards the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch raised her magic wand, forming a shield with a floral pattern in front of her. Basic defense spell. Spiritual Power Shield. The serpent clashed against the shield, sparking and creating a cacophony of hisses. But in that instant, a blurred silhouette dashed to the side of the Flower Witch and drew a long blade from his waist. Draw Sword Slash! Like a demon released from its cage, a long blade was drawn, slashing through the air with a ripping light. The perception of Spiritual Power by the Black-eyed Captain was weak and mages found it difficult to sense his Qi Power as well. The Spiritual Power Shield was very effective against spell attacks of the same Spiritual Power makeup. However, it was significantly less effective against the close combat techniques that used Qi Power to enhance strength and speed. Third Rank, an incomplete class of Shadow Blade appearance¡ªrogue¡­ The Flower Witch turned her head, her hand wielding the wand swiftly rotating to cross in front of her chest. Basic melee move. Great Staff Block. Bang! Sparks flew! I can¡¯t hold it back, I¡¯m only a pharmacist major with part-time mage knowledge, familiar with some basic spells, the Flower Witch clenched her teeth: ¡°No choice, I must use this move.¡± High-order melee spell, On-site Explosion! In front of the Flower Witch, a surging ball of Spiritual Power violently converged, as if infused with infinite thunder. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Compress, compress, compress! Until it reached its limit! Boom! Their attacks contacted for a moment, like lightning converging, creating a massive explosion that stirred great waves. Beneath the colossal waves, the three rapidly distanced themselves. The dust settled. The Flower Witch wiped the fresh blood from the corner of her mouth, panting heavily. As a mage, it was fortunate she had learned On-site Explosion. Otherwise, it would have been troublesome to be cornered by a warrior in close quarters. The Flower Witch lifted her blood-soaked hand, and once again, blood-red flowers grew on her fair arm. The Black-eyed Captain got played by her On-site Explosion, his sturdy arm covered in blistering scars. Of course, the man in black gloves was almost unscathed. He stood up, as if the outcome of this battle had been preordained, mockingly saying: ¡°So this is the Flower Witch? Quite a far cry from the witches in legends. Do you truly deserve to bear this name?¡± The Flower Witch knelt, drinking down a vial of dragon¡¯s breath potion inflamed with essence blood: ¡°You¡¯ll find out.¡± The atmosphere among the three was like a hundred tons of gunpowder about to explode. The probing was over; the next clash would determine victory or defeat. ¡°They¡¯re really going at it.¡± ¡°Can this Flower Witch make it? Seems more useless than I imagined.¡± ¡°Quite disillusioning, I feel like even I could be a witch.¡± The small crow goofing off in the boat set down a glass tube filled with Black Whale Blood, looking for something to eat. However, as she reached out casually, she touched something soft and springy. The small crow grasped this little thing, held it in her hands, and examined it closely. ¡°Wah, wah!¡± The deep-sea water elves looked pitifully at the small crow; they never imagined their owner would send them to steal. The crow tamer paused for a moment, her face turning faintly red as she pinched: ¡°Where did this little thing come from? It¡¯s quite cute¡­¡± So cute! The crow was momentarily smitten by the deep-sea water elves. However, the next second, she sensed something amiss. This group of water elves didn¡¯t seem to be wild. She looked back. Amidst the black whiskers, a creature covered in them darted about. This must be the creature that was stirring within the black whiskers just now. What species is this? A black monkey? The worldly small crow was momentarily stunned. Then, the next second, the black-whiskered creature pulled out a beast hunting pistol and aimed it at her. He pulled the trigger. Chapter 111 - 111 - 92: Give Some Face Chapter 111 ¨C 92: Give Some Face The air around began to violently fluctuate, and the mighty Spiritual Power converged, like a ferocious laser cannon erupting forth. The Black-eyed Captain swiftly backed away. The black gloves also stopped resisting head-on, moving instead like a wild dog in full sprint. Boom! Blood splattered as the upper half of the black gloves was cut open with a vivid wound. Chen Qi raised his head and sneered, ¡°How about that, black gloves, still feeling good?¡± The bloodied black gloves stood up, almost biting through his teeth in anger. In the world of pirates, Extraordinary Rank symbolized status. Now, he was actually being mocked by a brat of the First Order. The feeling of being insulted by a brat was unbearably humiliating! It had been a long time since he felt this way. He spat out a mouthful of bloodied teeth: ¡°Not bad, exhilarating, bring it on~¡± A huge amount of sticky, pitch-black shadows emerged again on black gloves¡¯ body, beginning to repair his flesh. A Third-tier Transcendent is a point of qualitative change. Once one reaches the Third Rank, with enough Transcendent modifications, one can train their body to a state as tough as reinforced iron. The flesh itself can resist a barrage of bullets! And what the black gloves trained in was a shadowy body capable of constant regeneration. ¡°What should we do?¡± The Flower Witch sweated, holding her magic wand in both hands, her toes skimming over the surface of the water. The weakness of a shadowy body is¡­ Chen Qi quietly pondered. Being among the outstanding Third-order Transcendents, black gloves¡¯ physical robustness had already exceeded human limits. ¡°We can¡¯t kill him, but we can disable him temporarily. After disabling them, we just run,¡± Chen Qi plainly stated the plan and asked, ¡°Flower Witch, do you have any fire-based moves?¡± Shadows fear the light, particularly wary of fire-based moves. The Flower Witch paused for a second: ¡°I can¡¯t, I¡¯m an amateur mage, only capable of some basic techniques.¡± Your journey continues with .com ¡°What about potions related to fire?¡± ¡°None, they all fell into the sea¡­¡± The Flower Witch clenched her magic wand tight. Watching black gloves as his body nearly finished regenerating, Chen Qi raised his head, analyzing the situation at hand. The little crow was shirking, using the excuse of not being able to walk on water, always playing coy. The Black-eyed Captain was very selfish, unwilling to sacrifice himself to create an opportunity for black gloves to strike. Probably, it would only be when it¡¯s time to steal the killing blow that the Black-eyed Captain would make a move. In simple terms, among these three people, one was an undercover actor and another a headhunter unwilling to get hurt. The real key was with black gloves. Chen Qi opened his backpack card: ¡°Flower Witch, what about control-type moves?¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s eyes lit up: ¡°I¡¯m very good at those! Especially entwining ones, but when I am casting control-type techniques, I can¡¯t output any attacks.¡± If she couldn¡¯t deal damage, Chen Qi¡¯s small pistol wouldn¡¯t be able to inflict effective harm. And if Chen Qi engaged in melee combat, it would be a suicide mission! His bullets just now couldn¡¯t even penetrate little crow¡¯s defenses. Therefore, the Flower Witch had not used her control-type moves until now. The Flower Witch bit her lip, a look of worry on her face. ¡°Hey!¡± Black gloves dug at his ear and berated: ¡°Are you two discussing tactics to our faces, thinking we are deaf? Are your heads made of wood? If it comes to it, why not whisper in her ear?¡± The experienced black gloves pointed out, feeling utterly belittled! The opponents even dared to discuss tactics before him. Show some respect, will you! sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi raised an eyebrow; he actually thought that black gloves made a fair point. And the next second, he suddenly felt a soft, warm breath at his ear. There was also the fragrant scent of jasmine. The Flower Witch leaned towards Chen Qi, her head coming closer, whispering in his ear: ¡°Unless¡­ black gloves and Black-eyed Captain show a gap in their defenses, I can¡¯t control them. Moreover, your pistol might not be able to inflict effective damage on them. So, how about we run¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s hand trembled slightly. In the game forum, with the Flower Witch as the protagonist, she was cheerful and lively, yet her entire being was bound by fate, a rare committed career type. Was the Flower Witch¡¯s favorability towards him already so high, or was it because of a special relationship¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s heart raced for a moment, as he said in a serious tone, ¡°No, his pursuit ability is very strong, we must cripple him before we can run. Next, I will create his vulnerability.¡± Black Gloves¡¯s ears perked up. All of the conversation between the two had been overheard by him. Black Gloves silently adjusted his breathing, accumulating power. A First Order Transcendent, thinking of creating his vulnerability! ¡°Come here, number three Water Elf.¡± Chen Qi¡¯s palm faced downward. Under his command, a Water Elf abruptly popped its head out of the water and bounced into his hand. Black Gloves¡¯s body trembled. Inside the body of the Water Elf in Chen Qi¡¯s hand, there was an extremely precious item! Black Whale Blood! Sufficient to refine their Black Whale Blood! The glass tube containing Black Whale Blood, when had this been taken¡­ Black Gloves turned his head to look at the small crow. Small Crow spread his hands: ¡°©·(-.-)©³.¡± Unable to walk on water, what could he do? Attacked by surprise? He had tried his best! ¡°I¡¯m just a healing Doctor.¡± Small Crow argued thus. It was quite normal for a Healer to get ambushed. Black Gloves felt an agonizing pain in his chest from anger. More despairing than a powerful enemy were teammates who slacked off and fished. Chen Qi suddenly threw the glass tube containing Black Whale Blood backwards: ¡°Black Gloves, if you don¡¯t want this tube of Black Whale Blood to vanish, come and get it.¡± The glass tube fell into the sea and was taken by a deep-sea Water Elf, moving away from their position. He absolutely couldn¡¯t show any vulnerability at this moment! Black Gloves struggled to maintain his composure. But watching the Black Whale Blood getting further and further away, he couldn¡¯t help but take a step forward. If he delayed any longer, Black Whale Blood might vanish into the vast ocean! That was tied to his Black Whale Group cadre evaluation for the year! ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, I am strong.¡± Black Gloves hesitated no more, as three pitch-black little snakes appeared at his fingertips. The three snakes swelled up ferociously and transformed into monstrous pythons. Three Snake Bite! ¡°Let¡¯s go, Black-eyed Captain!¡± Black-eyed Captain and Black Gloves nearly moved forward at the same time. The black beard grass swayed in the wild wind around them. The Flower Witch¡¯s hair, full of blossoms, danced in the wind. She focused her attention and tapped her wooden wand lightly on the water¡¯s surface. ¡°Earth Goddess, please protect us.¡± A ripple of Spiritual Power imbued with the essence of nature spread across the water¡¯s surface. The Floral Appearance Technique of control, the Goddess¡¯s Vines! A mass of green slimy vines grew from the sea, entwining towards the two men. The vines swept over both men¡¯s thighs and arms, successfully entwining them! ¡°We did it.¡± The Flower Witch was delighted, but the next second, a dread-filled black bloom emerged above her head. The pythons on Black Gloves violently tore at the vines. The Flower Witch hurriedly said, ¡°I can only hold them for three seconds.¡± Three seconds was already quite impressive¡­ Chen Qi praised, ¡°Well done, Flower Witch!¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, taking out an entire barrel of Ghost Fire Oil from his backpack card. Ghost Fire Oil! The ghost fire of the Ghost Fire Fish was a very special Transcendent blue flame, powerful like a meat grinder, capable of burning underwater as well. Chen Qi¡¯s muscles tensed, finding the right angle to heave a barrel of Ghost Fire Oil, drenching Black Gloves. Black Gloves felt the sticky sensation on his body: ¡°Ghost Fire Oil? Why is there so much?¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t give Black Gloves time to react. In the last second, he aimed his gun at Black Gloves. He pulled the trigger. Bang! This burn, worth eight hundred thousand! Chapter 111 - 111 - 92: Give Some Face Chapter 111 ¨C 92: Give Some Face The air around began to violently fluctuate, and the mighty Spiritual Power converged, like a ferocious laser cannon erupting forth. The Black-eyed Captain swiftly backed away. The black gloves also stopped resisting head-on, moving instead like a wild dog in full sprint. Boom! Blood splattered as the upper half of the black gloves was cut open with a vivid wound. Chen Qi raised his head and sneered, ¡°How about that, black gloves, still feeling good?¡± The bloodied black gloves stood up, almost biting through his teeth in anger. In the world of pirates, Extraordinary Rank symbolized status. Now, he was actually being mocked by a brat of the First Order. The feeling of being insulted by a brat was unbearably humiliating! It had been a long time since he felt this way. He spat out a mouthful of bloodied teeth: ¡°Not bad, exhilarating, bring it on~¡± A huge amount of sticky, pitch-black shadows emerged again on black gloves¡¯ body, beginning to repair his flesh. A Third-tier Transcendent is a point of qualitative change. Once one reaches the Third Rank, with enough Transcendent modifications, one can train their body to a state as tough as reinforced iron. The flesh itself can resist a barrage of bullets! And what the black gloves trained in was a shadowy body capable of constant regeneration. ¡°What should we do?¡± The Flower Witch sweated, holding her magic wand in both hands, her toes skimming over the surface of the water. The weakness of a shadowy body is¡­ Chen Qi quietly pondered. Being among the outstanding Third-order Transcendents, black gloves¡¯ physical robustness had already exceeded human limits. ¡°We can¡¯t kill him, but we can disable him temporarily. After disabling them, we just run,¡± Chen Qi plainly stated the plan and asked, ¡°Flower Witch, do you have any fire-based moves?¡± Shadows fear the light, particularly wary of fire-based moves. The Flower Witch paused for a second: ¡°I can¡¯t, I¡¯m an amateur mage, only capable of some basic techniques.¡± Your journey continues with .com ¡°What about potions related to fire?¡± ¡°None, they all fell into the sea¡­¡± The Flower Witch clenched her magic wand tight. Watching black gloves as his body nearly finished regenerating, Chen Qi raised his head, analyzing the situation at hand. The little crow was shirking, using the excuse of not being able to walk on water, always playing coy. The Black-eyed Captain was very selfish, unwilling to sacrifice himself to create an opportunity for black gloves to strike. Probably, it would only be when it¡¯s time to steal the killing blow that the Black-eyed Captain would make a move. In simple terms, among these three people, one was an undercover actor and another a headhunter unwilling to get hurt. The real key was with black gloves. Chen Qi opened his backpack card: ¡°Flower Witch, what about control-type moves?¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s eyes lit up: ¡°I¡¯m very good at those! Especially entwining ones, but when I am casting control-type techniques, I can¡¯t output any attacks.¡± If she couldn¡¯t deal damage, Chen Qi¡¯s small pistol wouldn¡¯t be able to inflict effective harm. And if Chen Qi engaged in melee combat, it would be a suicide mission! His bullets just now couldn¡¯t even penetrate little crow¡¯s defenses. Therefore, the Flower Witch had not used her control-type moves until now. The Flower Witch bit her lip, a look of worry on her face. ¡°Hey!¡± Black gloves dug at his ear and berated: ¡°Are you two discussing tactics to our faces, thinking we are deaf? Are your heads made of wood? If it comes to it, why not whisper in her ear?¡± The experienced black gloves pointed out, feeling utterly belittled! The opponents even dared to discuss tactics before him. Show some respect, will you! sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi raised an eyebrow; he actually thought that black gloves made a fair point. And the next second, he suddenly felt a soft, warm breath at his ear. There was also the fragrant scent of jasmine. The Flower Witch leaned towards Chen Qi, her head coming closer, whispering in his ear: ¡°Unless¡­ black gloves and Black-eyed Captain show a gap in their defenses, I can¡¯t control them. Moreover, your pistol might not be able to inflict effective damage on them. So, how about we run¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s hand trembled slightly. In the game forum, with the Flower Witch as the protagonist, she was cheerful and lively, yet her entire being was bound by fate, a rare committed career type. Was the Flower Witch¡¯s favorability towards him already so high, or was it because of a special relationship¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s heart raced for a moment, as he said in a serious tone, ¡°No, his pursuit ability is very strong, we must cripple him before we can run. Next, I will create his vulnerability.¡± Black Gloves¡¯s ears perked up. All of the conversation between the two had been overheard by him. Black Gloves silently adjusted his breathing, accumulating power. A First Order Transcendent, thinking of creating his vulnerability! ¡°Come here, number three Water Elf.¡± Chen Qi¡¯s palm faced downward. Under his command, a Water Elf abruptly popped its head out of the water and bounced into his hand. Black Gloves¡¯s body trembled. Inside the body of the Water Elf in Chen Qi¡¯s hand, there was an extremely precious item! Black Whale Blood! Sufficient to refine their Black Whale Blood! The glass tube containing Black Whale Blood, when had this been taken¡­ Black Gloves turned his head to look at the small crow. Small Crow spread his hands: ¡°©·(-.-)©³.¡± Unable to walk on water, what could he do? Attacked by surprise? He had tried his best! ¡°I¡¯m just a healing Doctor.¡± Small Crow argued thus. It was quite normal for a Healer to get ambushed. Black Gloves felt an agonizing pain in his chest from anger. More despairing than a powerful enemy were teammates who slacked off and fished. Chen Qi suddenly threw the glass tube containing Black Whale Blood backwards: ¡°Black Gloves, if you don¡¯t want this tube of Black Whale Blood to vanish, come and get it.¡± The glass tube fell into the sea and was taken by a deep-sea Water Elf, moving away from their position. He absolutely couldn¡¯t show any vulnerability at this moment! Black Gloves struggled to maintain his composure. But watching the Black Whale Blood getting further and further away, he couldn¡¯t help but take a step forward. If he delayed any longer, Black Whale Blood might vanish into the vast ocean! That was tied to his Black Whale Group cadre evaluation for the year! ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, I am strong.¡± Black Gloves hesitated no more, as three pitch-black little snakes appeared at his fingertips. The three snakes swelled up ferociously and transformed into monstrous pythons. Three Snake Bite! ¡°Let¡¯s go, Black-eyed Captain!¡± Black-eyed Captain and Black Gloves nearly moved forward at the same time. The black beard grass swayed in the wild wind around them. The Flower Witch¡¯s hair, full of blossoms, danced in the wind. She focused her attention and tapped her wooden wand lightly on the water¡¯s surface. ¡°Earth Goddess, please protect us.¡± A ripple of Spiritual Power imbued with the essence of nature spread across the water¡¯s surface. The Floral Appearance Technique of control, the Goddess¡¯s Vines! A mass of green slimy vines grew from the sea, entwining towards the two men. The vines swept over both men¡¯s thighs and arms, successfully entwining them! ¡°We did it.¡± The Flower Witch was delighted, but the next second, a dread-filled black bloom emerged above her head. The pythons on Black Gloves violently tore at the vines. The Flower Witch hurriedly said, ¡°I can only hold them for three seconds.¡± Three seconds was already quite impressive¡­ Chen Qi praised, ¡°Well done, Flower Witch!¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, taking out an entire barrel of Ghost Fire Oil from his backpack card. Ghost Fire Oil! The ghost fire of the Ghost Fire Fish was a very special Transcendent blue flame, powerful like a meat grinder, capable of burning underwater as well. Chen Qi¡¯s muscles tensed, finding the right angle to heave a barrel of Ghost Fire Oil, drenching Black Gloves. Black Gloves felt the sticky sensation on his body: ¡°Ghost Fire Oil? Why is there so much?¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t give Black Gloves time to react. In the last second, he aimed his gun at Black Gloves. He pulled the trigger. Bang! This burn, worth eight hundred thousand! Chapter 112 - 112 - 93 Your Medicine Chapter 112 ¨C 93 Your Medicine The bullet ignited the ghost fire oil! Accompanied by a loud explosion! The roaring flames intertwined like countless fiery serpents in the air. The transcendent blue flames kept rising, even forming a sky-high fiery tornado above the ocean. This burning was mixed with the scent of money, infused with his rage! The Black Glove fell from the vines into the water, convulsing incessantly. It felt as if he was being gnawed by a thousand ants and ten thousand centipedes. The Black-eyed Captain was utterly shocked! This amount of ghost fire oil was enough to burn for half a day. Ghost fire oil wasn¡¯t cheap, and often it was hard to come by even if you had the money. The Black-eyed Captain recalled that a weapon shop typically sold only a little ghost fire oil. How many weapon shops would one need to buy out to get this much ghost fire oil! The Black Glove writhed in the blue fire; he had thought that being on water would spare him from a powerful fire attack. But he never expected the opponent would buy ghost fire oil, and a whole barrel at that! The method of use was actually to smash it directly! Is this guy a ghost fire oil wholesaler! Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In that instant, he felt not just humiliation but also the onset of death. ¡°Pain, pain¡ª¡± ¡°I feel like a mouse, a dead mouse that¡¯s about to be burned alive¡­¡± The Black Glove, wreathed in blue flames, howled in the seawater, his body twisting constantly. For a short time, he couldn¡¯t move, let alone pursue them. Sigh¡­ Chen Qi, relieved, patted the Flower Witch on the shoulder and said, ¡°It¡¯s over, Flower Witch, let¡¯s go.¡± The Black Glove¡¯s last resort was a power that touched the source of his nature form. A forbidden technique that required a lot of negative emotions and a heavy price to use. At this moment, the Black Glove was already preparing this move. Continuing to fight would only result in both the Flower Witch and the Black Glove perishing together. Finally, Chen Qi glanced at the disheveled Black Glove. His pitch-black mask had been ruined by the ghost fire, revealing a sharply defined square face. At the corner of his eye, there was a scar shaped like a mouse. A rather distinctive face. The Black Glove was a ¡°Malicious Libeler,¡± someone who had angered enough people to fill a plaza. As a result, he kept himself tightly wrapped, fearing his true appearance would be exposed. Selling this information to a newspaper would definitely fetch a good sum. Chen Qi noted this, then turned, stepping on the Deep Sea Water Elf, and headed towards the small boat. The Flower Witch followed obediently, staff in hand. Under the warm light of the flames, a man and a woman gently traversed the water¡¯s surface, disappearing from sight. ¡­ ¡­ Half an hour passed. The Black Glove was still burning. Even after such a long time, their figures lingered in their minds. Especially Chen Qi; the Little Crow never expected a first-tier Transcendent to leave such a deep impression on her. Moreover, he could wear the black whisker suit for so long. The Little Crow asked, ¡°Just leaving like that? Black-eyed Captain, aren¡¯t you going to chase them?¡± ¡°No chase, it¡¯s not necessary. It¡¯s a thankless task; we didn¡¯t have the ability to pursue the Flower Witch anyway.¡± The Black-eyed Captain placed his cold hand on the burning Black Glove, warming it by the fire. The Little Crow propped her chin up and asked curiously, ¡°Black-eyed Captain, do you think that Flower Witch¡¯s friend is a newspaper person or a noble from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom?¡± In her memory, only a noble¡¯s carefully cultivated offspring could remain so composed at first rank. And he even knew about the Black Glove¡¯s professional abilities. Even they didn¡¯t know the Black Glove¡¯s capabilities. They always thought the Black Glove just had a sharp tongue. In a third-order Transcendent¡¯s battle, a first-order Transcendent often couldn¡¯t intervene; many times, even looking could be fatal. Unexpectedly, the other side became the Flower Witch¡¯s commander. ¡°He is¡­¡± The Black-eyed Captain¡¯s body shook abruptly. It was strange, but he thought of that boy parasitized by a sea beast, an excellent crewman who inherited his black knife legacy! Although wrapped entirely in black whiskers, making him unrecognizable. But it was so similar, so very similar! Could it really be him? The Black-eyed Captain gripped his knife and shook his head. ¡°What is he to the Flower Witch? Come on, tell me.¡± The Little Crow pursed her lips. The Black-eyed Captain said in a deep voice, ¡°You wouldn¡¯t believe it even if I told you.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know if I won¡¯t believe you unless you say it.¡± ¡°Even if I did, you wouldn¡¯t believe me. My guess is too bold, too shocking.¡± ¡°You¡¯re crazy.¡± The Little Crow retorted. But regarding Chen Qi, she had her own assumptions too. He pulled out a newspaper from the research boat. The headline was about the Black Rabbit Gang being wiped out in a mysterious attack. But that didn¡¯t seem right¡­ The Little Crow picked up the newspaper and then placed it down, shaking her head. Recently, too many strange things were happening on the ocean. Suddenly, a raspy voice came from beneath them. ¡°Who he is might be¡­ important, but can you two help put out the fire first¡­¡± Half an hour later, the ghost fire on the Black Glove had diminished somewhat. The Black-eyed Captain mockingly looked down; ¡°Black Glove, you didn¡¯t say anything, kept shouting pain, pain, pain. I thought you were trying out some new game. Feels good?¡± After a long silence, the charred Black Glove said, ¡°Not¡­ good.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Thump, thump, thump! Deep Sea Water Elves dumped everything they had stolen from the research boat onto the small houseboat. The Flower Witch and Chen Qi also jumped onto the small houseboat. ¡°Whew, we survived¡­¡± The Flower Witch took a deep breath, smiled, and extended her small pink fist to Chen Qi. ¡°?¡± Chen Qi extended his fist as well. Bang! A victorious fist bump! ¡°That was close, that was really close; I thought I was going to die.¡± The Flower Witch patted her chest; she never imagined the Black Glove would be this strong. Moreover, his powerful shadow form far surpassed the normal constitution of a third-order Transcendent. The Black Glove was most likely Whale Father¡¯s child from the Black Whale Group and had undergone a special baptism. Chen Qi started the small houseboat and checked their loot. A radio transmitter, a special blood analyzer, and some strange gadgets. These things together could easily fetch a million. Robbing and running, quite exciting! But the most important was a precious vial of Black Whale Blood. Chen Qi examined the glass vial in his hand. The Black Whale Blood squirmed continuously, seemingly trying to break the special glass vial, like rushing tides, intermingled with the breath of a great whale, crashing towards him. Chen Qi murmured, ¡°A dangerous thing.¡± What lay within was too perilous. The Flower Witch said seriously, Your journey continues at .com ¡°That is Black Whale Blood, blood from an ancient border species. Consuming it grants immense power. But as a price, it pollutes one¡¯s spirituality, making normal ascension impossible. Eventually, it would completely warp a human¡¯s flesh and spirit, turning them into a mad monster.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± This battle had been quite thrilling. Without the ghost fire oil, he and the Flower Witch would have sustained far more serious injuries. Chen Qi stored away the Black Whale Blood and then looked at the sky. It was still early morning; the sunlight gently sprinkled, tinting the distant horizon a faint golden hue. Chen Qi felt the soft and warm rays. At this moment, he noticed that ever since boarding the ship, the Flower Witch had been staring at him. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the black whiskers¡¯ attire he was wearing. The black whiskers were still wriggling. This attire was very uncomfortable at first, but over time, wearing it surprisingly became a bit pleasant. ¡°Ahem, I forgot to take it off.¡± Chen Qi plucked the black whisker grass from his body and threw it back into the sea. Fortunately, the black whisker grass wasn¡¯t very aggressive under sunlight, combined with his earlier application of sea beast oil, it didn¡¯t arouse the Flower Witch¡¯s suspicion. ¡°By the way, are you a member of the newspaper?¡± The Flower Witch asked curiously. Could Chen Qi really be a member of that legendary newspaper? Chen Qi had previously been with Pei Lu and knew the Black Glove¡¯s information! Thus, she suspected Chen Qi was also part of the intelligence organization, the Newspaper. ¡°No.¡± Chen Qi replied resolutely. ¡°Really?¡± The Flower Witch pouted, casting a doubtful look. She then walked out of the boathouse and spread her arms. The golden sunlight fell on her, like a beautiful flower field just in full bloom. Then, she suddenly remembered something and hurriedly took out a pale potion from her belt pouch. In the sea breeze and sunlight, she smiled radiantly and said, ¡°Almost forgot, your potion!¡± The Flower Witch proudly lifted her chin; this was a potion she had meticulously concocted. Chapter 113 - 113 - 94: The Pale Medicine Chapter 113 ¨C 94: The Pale Medicine The Flower Witch handed Chen Qi two vials of potion. One was a white potion made from pale scale fruit, and the other was a potion exuding a green sheen. It didn¡¯t look very appetizing. Chen Qi asked ¡°What kind of potion is this?¡± ¡°Flu medicine.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi felt a warmth in his heart. He had almost forgotten about his flu ¡°Really¡­ thank you.¡± Chen Qi drank the flu medicine, then held the white potion up to the light, examining it carefully. The potion had a unique pale hue, different from ordinary white, carrying a faint cold glow, like moonlight reflecting off the water¡¯s surface. As sunlight shone through, ripples began to form within the potion, as if endless life was surging inside. An unprecedented prompt flashed before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. [Pale Scale Potion: Nature Form: Cup, Lamp Description: An extraordinary potion made with pale scale fruit as the core, blended with various herbs. Effect: Significantly enhances inspiration, boosts physical constitution. Note: The soul shines from within. Upon consuming this potion, your body will undergo a slight evolution.] Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and drank the potion in one gulp. In an instant, a faint layer of light appeared before his eyes. Tooth-filled jellyfish floated by the horizon, the sun smirked and then opened its cold, illusory eyes, and numerous red-eyed arms emerged from the sea¡­ This felt like eating poisonous mushrooms! Chen Qi closed his eyes, trying to adapt to this peculiar sensation. The Flower Witch explained ¡°The pale scale fruit contains the power of the lamp. Using it directly can cause mental disturbance, but don¡¯t worry, the neutralizing herbs will take effect soon.¡± Then, the fantastical scenes before his eyes began to change. The jellyfish turned into scantily clad jellyfish girls, the sun became a Teletubby, and countless withered arms made a ¡°V¡± sign at him. Is there a difference? What kind of neutralizing herbs did you exactly add? As time passed, the fantastical scenes in his mind gradually dissipated. Chen Qi felt a hot sensation starting from his feet and rising to the top of his head, then opened his eyes again. [Your constitution has increased by 7 points, your inspiration has increased by 12 points, and your intrinsic spiritual power has moderately enhanced.] Many of his attributes were already nearing the peak of a First Order Transcendent, but he still managed to improve so much. ¡°It¡¯s not easy.¡± Chen Qi once again checked his attribute panel. Thirty points in constitution, fifty points in inspiration, twenty-two points in agility. Though they didn¡¯t seem high, these stats were already extraordinary for a novice transcendent! Many second-tier transcendents had only around twenty points of constitution and thirty points of inspiration. Thirty points in constitution marked an important milestone. Reaching thirty points in constitution allowed for armor implantation surgery, preliminary mechanical ascension. Discover more stories at .com He could practice legendary combat skills and begin the martial path, using his physical form to touch the heavens. It also allowed for safe genetic enhancement and bloodline evolution. Most importantly, it met the wearing conditions for the [Residual Fire Touch]. Fifty points in inspiration meant he could easily identify insights for D-level and lower cracks and learn many powerful detection skills! And these attributes would get a small percentage increase when he advanced to second-tier. With his current state, even if showered with blue-flamed machine gun fire, he could still be lively with qi power! Feeling the power surging within his body, Chen Qi excitedly said ¡°Flower Witch, can you give me a punch?¡± Qi power and constitution were now critical components of his defense. Confidence! Daylight broke, and he was ready for action! Chen Qi wanted to test his current defense level. How did it compare to the Flower Witch¡¯s punch? A third-tier mage¡¯s punch was still within his acceptable range. Besides, the Flower Witch¡¯s delicate fists, she shouldn¡¯t be good at close combat, right? ¡°Give you a punch? Really?¡± It was the first time the Flower Witch had received such a bizarre request. ¡°Really.¡± Bang! A crisp sonic boom echoed in the air! Scorching smoke wafted from Chen Qi¡¯s abdomen. The Flower Witch retracted her crimson little fist, apologetically said: ¡°I only learned the most basic fist techniques. Was it okay?¡± Although she was mainly a pharmacist, she knew a bit of everything. Basic fist techniques? Are you sure that wasn¡¯t a sonic boom punch just now! A man couldn¡¯t admit to being weak, but the pain left him unable to speak¡­ Chen Qi felt momentarily muted, then, after a long silence, squeezed out two words ¡°Not bad¡­¡± Chen Qi promptly turned his head, straightened his back, and wiped the corner of his bleeding mouth. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He needed more practice! Indeed, without corresponding qi skills, attributes alone were far from sufficient. Next, Chen Qi walked to the control panel and asked ¡°By the way, Flower Witch, where are you planning to go next? I need to head back to Moonstone City.¡± Having finished attending to the Flower Witch¡¯s matters, Chen Qi was ready to return to the city to upgrade his equipment and skills. ¡°To Moonstone City as well.¡± The Flower Witch had already thought about her future plans ¡°To advance to the fourth rank legendary realm, I must fully assimilate my pharmacology. Next, I¡¯m planning to collect medicinal herbs and complete the digestion of my transcendent occupation. Then, I¡¯ll find a way to pass my mentor¡¯s trial. Besides that, I want to search for relics like ¡®Meat Cutting Bone Breaking,¡¯ ¡®Sea Song,¡¯ ¡®Blade of Blood,¡¯ and ¡®Joyful Elf,¡¯ as well as info on the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure, to arm myself.¡± Aside from her magic wand, the Flower Witch¡¯s other equipment was quite ordinary. ¡°Meat Cutting Bone Breaking?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously, having heard the term before. The Flower Witch explained, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a weapon of the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s nemesis. This monster merged with a sea beast and forged a monstrous weapon, causing countless tragedies. But a century ago, this weapon was lost in a crack. With the arrival of the crack tide, many lost relics will see the light of day again.¡± Relics¡­ Chen Qi glanced at his backpack card. In a way, his equipment, [Residual Fire Touch], was also a relic. Then, the Flower Witch frowned ¡°But the most important thing is solving the money issue; I¡¯m planning to sell a vial of Dragon Breath Potion at the pharmacy.¡± The Dragon Breath Potion was highly valuable and useful, something one would never sell under normal circumstances. But the eternally stubborn Flower Witch was now poor and reluctant to take up a job. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up ¡°Dragon Breath Potion, how much per vial?¡± Why sell it to the pharmacy when he could buy it directly? With the Black Clams and Ghost Fire Fish, he now had a steady income. The Flower Witch, calculating her living expenses, travel costs, and potion-making materials, muttered ¡°Eighty thousand shell coins.¡± That was close to cost price, Chen Qi said ¡°Deal.¡± Once again, they made a transaction. Chen Qi took the potion. [Dragon Breath Potion: Nature Form: Cup Effect: Temporarily grants minor dragon might and Dragon Charm. Both female and male dragons will find you appealing, and you¡¯ll experience a surge in spiritual power and a temporary boost in overall attributes.] Spiritual power surge! Chen Qi brightened. Whether it was qi power or shadow power, it relied on the spiritual power in his blood. A surge in spiritual power meant an enhancement in his qi power. With a spiritual power surge, he could arm his entire body with qi power. The Flower Witch rubbed her eyelids: ¡°Well¡­ Chef, I¡¯m going to take a nap.¡± Extended traveling and potion-making had left her mentally and physically exhausted. After a brief conversation, the Flower Witch hugged a Deep Sea Water Elf and fell asleep at the dining table. As she closed her eyes, her lips curled slightly. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Qi, she might have used her Flower Image Technique, ¡®Flowers Blossom in Blood,¡¯ against the Black Gloves. Using it would have resulted in long-term side effects and subjected her to at least a month of bone-crushing pain. Also, this mission severely injured the Black Gloves. Such severe injuries, even for a Third-tier Transcendent, were unimaginable. ¡°Woohoo¡ª¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s small head sank into the cushiony body of the Deep Sea Water Elf, sleeping soundly. The other Deep Sea Water Elves also closed their eyes. Chen Qi watched this warm scene, smiling slightly. He was also very tired, but as the captain, he had no time to rest. He had to wait until he reached the shore¡­ Chen Qi steered the small cabin boat toward the distant Moonstone City. The small cabin boat carved a white line across the blue sea. Return voyage! Chapter 114 - 114 - 95: Transcendent Path, the Choice of Unique Nature Form Chapter 114 ¨C 95: Transcendent Path, the Choice of Unique Nature Form In the blink of an eye, a peaceful day had passed. The sky changed from blue to black, then gradually turned from deep black to a warm orange-red, indicating that a new day was about to begin. In the morning, in front of the harbor of Moonstone City, a gentle breeze blew, carrying a faint scent of sea salt. On the harbor, fishing boats were docked neatly, their sails gently fluttering in the breeze, making a rustling sound. The small houseboat slowly sailed into the harbor from the distant blue horizon. ¡°Finally arrived.¡± Chen Qi patted the Flower Witch on the shoulder: ¡°Flower Witch, we¡¯ve arrived, time to wake up.¡± He hadn¡¯t expected that the Flower Witch could sleep on the boat for over twenty-four hours straight! And she slept very deeply! Poor Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 was pressed under the witch¡¯s collarbone and hadn¡¯t moved for a whole day, with the Flower Witch¡¯s drool on its body. ¡°We¡¯re here?¡± The Flower Witch opened her drowsy eyes and stretched: ¡°Did I sleep for a whole day?¡± ¡°Yes, and you slept very deeply.¡± Did I snore or drool? My elegant and mysterious image! The Flower Witch was startled, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks. As an elegant witch, she had to maintain her image. She immediately got up, put on her cloak, covering her face and the white arms and legs adorned with flowers. Although her sleeping posture was a bit unsightly, ever since arriving at Witch Sea, this was the first time she had slept so comfortably. The Flower Witch asked softly: ¡°Ahem, I didn¡¯t talk in my sleep, did I?¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment: ¡°You seemed to talk about something related to your teacher and elegance.¡± Luckily, my elegant and mysterious image should be intact¡­ The Flower Witch walked towards the door of the cabin. Chen Qi smiled and said: ¡°Goodbye for now, Flower Witch¡­¡± The Flower Witch was going to search for herbs, and with his current First Order strength, he couldn¡¯t help much. Besides, Chen Qi also had many of his own matters to attend to. The small houseboat was about to dock, and it was time for them to part ways. The Flower Witch adjusted her attire and asked softly: ¡°Mr. Chef, how do I find you in the future?¡± Considering her need for free meals and his journalist status, among other reasons. The persistently stubborn Flower Witch decided to get a contact method. She had to admit, Chen Qi had helped her a lot. If it wasn¡¯t for Chen Qi, she wouldn¡¯t have easily gotten the Dragon¡¯s Breath Grass or escaped from the trio¡¯s grasp. Chen Qi answered: ¡°At this harbor, I¡¯ll be operating the dining boat in the evenings; if I¡¯m not here, you can ask the old man at the newsstand in the Third Civilian District.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± She straightened her back, her hands like holding a long court dress, and bowed gracefully: ¡°Thank you again. Without your help, I might have had to deal with the troublesome Blood Blade Pirate Group.¡± The noble bowing etiquette for expressing gratitude was unexpectedly standard. Wait, dealing with the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡­ Chen Qi suddenly thought of something. He remembered, in the mid-game, the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Flower Witch knew each other. They fought against the Black Whale Group together. Undoubtedly, the Blood Blade Pirate Group didn¡¯t know the Flower Witch now. The Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Flower Witch must have met on Flower Island. Chen Qi was startled, he seemed to have disrupted the encounter between the Flower Witch and the Blood Blade Pirate Group. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many things in this world were already moving in a completely unknown direction. Chen Qi threw down the anchor, docking the small houseboat: ¡°By the way, Flower Witch, you¡¯d better change your outfit, or you might be targeted by a certain blonde¡­ cutie.¡± Besides the Black Whale Group, there were also miracle reporters wanting to find the Flower Witch. ¡°Hmm¡­ see you! May we both be well when we meet again!¡± The Flower Witch jumped off the small houseboat, waving goodbye. After the Flower Witch left, Chen Qi looked at the empty small houseboat and the seven bouncing Deep Sea Water Elves. A bit quiet¡­ He held a Water Elf, counting the gains from his backpack card. This voyage yielded considerable gains. Since setting out to sea, his achievements were quite impressive, even including the complete destruction of the Steamship of the Black Rabbit Gang. However, this largely depended on sea beasts like the Nearshore Dominator, not his own strength. In the hunting ground, he also relied on teaming up with the Beasts of the Water. Chen Qi shook his head. If this continued, he would become a kept man by sea beasts. The real key was his own strength. Chen Qi sat at the table, took out paper and pen, and wrote down a simple plan for what was next. Firstly, he needed to take care of the White Tree¡¯s land, sweeping all the Ghost Fire Fish in the near sea area of Moonstone City, leaving none behind, capturing them all! At the same time, he planned to place black clams inside, establishing a preliminary sea beast breeding ground. The Transcendent path was extremely money-consuming, and the income from Ghost Fire Fish and black clams was crucial. Secondly, he would spend money to purchase Qi Power type skills, sensing, meditation methods, and a series of Skill Cards, practicing to enhance his overall combat power. Skill Cards were extremely expensive in the black market, requiring a large amount of money. Thirdly, was the matter of promotion. He now had full attributes, and digesting the Chef occupation was only a matter of time. It was time to decide on his unique Nature Form and prepare the Occupation Card. The first two points were not difficult¡­ Chen Qi focused on the third point. Advancing to Second Order Transcendent meant he had to determine his unique Nature Form. Chen Qi thought for a moment. Now, he was not in the game, and couldn¡¯t choose his path recklessly. Popular entertainment modes among players like Floral Appearance-Enchanting Demon Flow, Hammer Phase-Giant Flow, and Cup Phase-Exotic Beast Flow couldn¡¯t be chosen. If he chose casually, his final fate would be becoming ashes in history. Nature Form represented the direction of the heart. If the chosen occupation didn¡¯t follow his inner choice, in the future, he was likely to step into the path of madness. In this world filled with elements of destruction, Chen Qi had a strong desire for exploration and a thirst for power. Only by becoming stronger could he survive and go further. Only under the light of the lamp could he see the road ahead and view the higher world. Therefore, he had two ideas. One was the lamp; the other was the blade. The lamp symbolized hope, light, exploration, and leadership, while the blade represented glory and power, and conquest. ¡°Lamp¡­¡± Chen Qi said subconsciously, looking towards the boundless sea. To his surprise, his inspiration talent was also a lamp talent! Because of that, his inspiration was different from others. Chen Qi¡¯s heart leaned more towards the lamp. The path of the blade had a very high probability of leading to madness, easily turning him into a lunatic. One of the six major sections of the New Sun, the Black Blood Empire, was a section filled with lunatics. To survive in this about-to-be-destroyed world meant he had to keep exploring and discovering the secrets of the world. But whether it was the blade or the lamp, without joining a Transcendent organization, obtaining Second Order Occupation Cards from these two professions was very difficult. The Shell Country mastered shells and hammers, and their friendly neighbor, the White Tower Federation, mastered books and lamps. Although the White Tower Federation mastered the lamp, its backing origin hunter organization, the ¡°Lighthouse,¡± had very limited influence in this world. Unlike other origin hunter organizations, the ¡°Lighthouse¡± didn¡¯t have a large number of subordinate organizations. This meant he couldn¡¯t join a lamp Transcendent organization, work hard within it, and obtain a Second Order Occupation Card that way. He could only rely on the Crack Tide. But lamp cracks were rarer compared to other cracks. Moreover, not every time you cleared a crack, an Occupation Card would drop. Targeting a Second Order lamp Occupation Card was harder than he imagined. Due to their scarcity, these Occupation Cards easily fell into the hands of other Transcendents. Losing hair¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s head hurt a bit. This meant he had to be the first source of information on lamp cracks. Information could come from the newspaper office. Read new adventures at .com In addition to that, the Hunter Association could provide information; he needed to find an opportunity to apply for a Hunter¡¯s Certificate. Furthermore, to advance to the Second Order, he also needed to do a lot of cooking to quickly upgrade his Chef skills. Advancing too quickly could lead to malformation. Coincidentally, his restaurant boat¡¯s business hours were from 7 PM to 10 PM every day. Chen Qi¡¯s eyelids drooped, he stopped writing, and put away his chaotic thoughts. He had been busy for a while and needed some sleep. Chen Qi closed the cabin door, lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and drifted into a dream. When he woke up, it would be evening, and he would head to his home, White Tree¡¯s land, to give the Ghost Fire Fish a surprise. Chapter 115 - 115 - 96 Sea Beast Breeding Base Chapter 115 ¨C 96 Sea Beast Breeding Base Twenty days later, the land of the white trees. Next to a giant white tree, there stood a small houseboat. And above the sea, an intense chase was unfolding. It was the deep-sea water elves in hot pursuit of Ghost Fire Fish. ¡°Wakuku! (You won¡¯t get away!)¡± Deep-sea water elf number one, like a fierce grand demon king, gobbled up ten Ghost Fire Fish into its stomach. ¡°Wakuku wakuku (You are simply too weak!)¡± ¡°Wakuku wakuku! (With such meager strength, do you even dream of making a place for yourselves in the ocean!)¡± ¡°Pfft, pfft!¡± The un-oiled Ghost Fire Fish wanted to ignite, to set this bastard world ablaze, to burn away all life on this earth! However, just yesterday, they had been plucked clean by the hands of a detestable human, not a drop left. ¡°Wakuku wakuku! (Get in!)¡± With a snap! Deep-sea water elf number one spit out the Ghost Fire Fish from its body into the floating net cage. Then, it bounced and swam over to Chen Qi¡¯s subordinates, poking its head out, seeking praise. ¡°Nicely done, number one.¡± Chen Qi patted the head of deep-sea water elf number one. He then got off the Black Ship Sea Dragon and, stepping on the water elves, moved over to the side of the floating net cage. ¡°Breeding Ghost Fire Fish is harder than I imagined.¡± He repositioned the buoys and supports. These days, apart from running a restaurant, practicing basic meditation techniques, he was building a Sea Beast farm with Ghost Fire Fish as the mainstay. The difficulty of Sea Beast farming was higher than he had anticipated. Yet, thanks to his efforts, the Ghost Fire Fish had settled down. With no hunting or work to do, and food provided every day, life was truly delightful! But as soon as the Ghost Fire Fish produced new Ghost Fire Oil, they couldn¡¯t help but cause mischief. His painstakingly constructed sea cages had already been viciously sabotaged several times. Moreover, the Ghost Fire Fish farm required daily cleaning and feeding. Luckily, in his past life, he had been a distinguished Guardian Beast Master! Although the deep-sea water elves had no hands, their soft, slime-like bodies could actually perform many precise operations. Their combat power was not as strong as dragons, but they were the ultimate handiwork pets! The strongest beasties for chores! And he had seven of them! Finally, with his diligent training and guidance, all seven deep-sea water elves had learned to feed fish, clean rooms, and also how to collect Ghost Fire Oil, catch fish, chop vegetables, toss in the frying pan, and massage. They could master these tasks and even outperform humans. Especially in massage and room cleaning, the deep-sea water elves had surpassed eighty percent of the people! The deep-sea water elves took on a great deal of work. If it weren¡¯t for the deep-sea water elves, managing the farm alone would have been a disaster. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead, stood up, and looked around the Sea Beast farm he had initially set up. He had spent three thousand Shell Coins on a twenty-meter-long floating net cage. Besides that, he also farmed black clams and moonlight fish. Chen Qi estimated that, given the production rate of black clams and Ghost Fire Oil, in just about fifteen days, the sea creatures here would be able to provide him with a harvest worth one and a half million Shell Coins. For an individual breeder, this was truly a fortune! And the cost of feed for the Ghost Fire Oil was less than ten thousand. The deep-sea water elves didn¡¯t require wages, so this income was practically all profit! The only troublesome thing¡­ Chen Qi shook his head and sighed: ¡°There¡¯s just too much Ghost Fire Oil.¡± As a single breeder, his supply of Ghost Fire Oil was enough to cover the whole of Moonstone City. He changed the Ghost Fire Oil market in Moonstone City with his own strength. The once rare weapon coating Ghost Fire Oil was no longer a scarce commodity in the weapon shops of Moonstone City. The weapon merchants had already realized that there was too much stock of Ghost Fire Oil. Ghost Fire Oil was continually depreciating in value. Now, in just twenty short days, the price of Ghost Fire Oil had plummeted by a full one-fifth. Therefore, Chen Qi had two ideas. The first was to become a trader and sell Ghost Fire Oil in other cities. The second was to increase the demand for Ghost Fire Oil, turning it into a best-selling product. Read latest stories on .com In fact, Ghost Fire Oil, as a weapon enchantment coating, was not only highly functional but also aesthetically pleasing. Thus, it had the potential to become a popular product. It was just missing some advertising. But to advertise Ghost Fire Oil, unless you are a celebrity like Perla, it was still too difficult. After Chen Qi finished his work for the day, he took out today¡¯s White Dove Times. #Crack Tide Below, The New Forbidden Marine Areas You Must Know# #The Three Jades of the Empire, Unbelievably All Gathered in Witch Sea!# #The Siren¡¯s Song, Illusions Above the Great Sea# #The Navy¡¯s First Expedition, Determined to Reclaim Control of the Nearby Seas# There wasn¡¯t any major news; since Perla hadn¡¯t caught the Flower Witch, the circulation of the entire White Dove Times had plummeted lately. Chen Qi glanced over the newspaper¡¯s ¡®New Forbidden Marine Areas¡¯. This notably marked the Land of White Trees! At first, he thought that after the Black Rabbit incident, there would be specialists coming to investigate the Land of White Trees. On the contrary, after the Black Rabbit incident made the newspapers, The Land of White Trees became notorious above the great sea and was listed as a danger zone within danger zones. Nobody dared to come and investigate. Now, many boats that fished for moonlight fish at night steered well clear, fearing they would be caught by the nearby sea overlord. These past few days, he hadn¡¯t seen a living soul in the seas surrounding the Land of White Trees. ¡°That¡¯s fine¡­¡± Chen Qi gave a meaningful look to the dopey nearby sea overlord. If someone came here and saw these floating cages and the feed boxes he had built, it would certainly cause an uproar. Then, it would be troublesome if adventurers were attracted to the place. Chen Qi¡¯s future plan was to transplant many sea beasts to the Land of White Trees, constructing a small base there. However, sea beasts suitable for transplant and husbandry were hard to come by. He hoped that no one would discover this place¡­ Chen Qi packed his things and went back inside his small boat house, glancing at the clock. Six o¡¯clock, the sky had already donned layers of faint darkness. It was about time to set up his stall. The nearby sea overlord sensed something and rushed over. ¡°Goodbye, nearby sea overlord, take good care of this place.¡± After using the Extraordinary Fish Bait, Chen Qi fed the gasping nearby sea overlord. Then, he started his small houseboat and set off toward Moonstone City. These days, he had been looking for clues to a Second-tier Lamp Phase Occupation Card or a Lamp Phase crack. But the leads he found were either snatched up by others first or just misinformation. Fortunately, he had secured Perla¡¯s assistance, thanks to offering a month¡¯s worth of free dinners, leveraging her vast information network. After freeloading for ten days, Perla finally told him that she would give him an answer tonight! He hoped the information Perla provided would be useful. The engine roared and rumbled. ¡°Water Elves of the deep sea, let¡¯s go, it¡¯s back to Moonstone City.¡± Chen Qi called out. The Water Elves swarmed onto the small houseboat. Chapter 116 - 116 - 97 Make Money Make Money Chapter 116 ¨C 97 Make Money Make Money Night had fallen, dotted with stars, in a secluded corner of Moonstone City¡¯s harbor. At this moment, this usually sparsely populated corner gathered many of Moonstone City¡¯s prominent figures. The street-side open-air restaurant was surrounded by soft light and the warm air of fireworks. And inside the small street-side eatery, the stove blazed, the spatula flew, and the scent of food was intoxicating, with the freshness of seafood, the richness of grilled meat, and the crispness of vegetables. Beyond that, the water elves constantly carried dishes, scurrying back and forth among the tables. ¡°Water elf, serve the dishes quickly.¡± ¡°Being able to have this meal, this month has not been in vain.¡± ¡°Water elf, bring me a bottle of the strongest whiskey!¡± ¡°Boss, another serving, braised abalone in sauce!¡± ¡°Another serving of moonlight fish.¡± The diners sat around the table, enjoying this rare feast. [You cooked garlic moonlight fish today and gained 85 Spiritual Points.] ¡°Why has it turned out this way? Why?¡± Chen Qi waited for Perlu while genuinely wondering. His original idea was just to cook, sell food, while incidentally progressing through his Chef occupation. But he never imagined it would become this popular! Three days after opening, he was already too busy to cope. Therefore, he had no choice but to switch to a reservation system. But even so, with only one chef, he was still extremely busy. Then, Chen Qi began training deep-sea water elves, letting the more intelligent ones like second and third help with cooking. Second was in charge of chopping vegetables, and third was responsible for flipping the pan. Although this reduced the quality of the dishes, it significantly increased the efficiency of serving them. Chen Qi thought that with reduced quality, there would be fewer customers. However, the restaurant became even more popular. Many people came to eat just to flirt with the water elves. Even scalpers started to snatch up reservations at his restaurant. Chen Qi¡¯s restaurant even made it to the Witch Times, where it was dubbed as the Water Elf Restaurant in the newspaper. ¡°Why has it become so popular?¡± Chen Qi rubbed his head and sighed again. The effect of celebrity endorsements was terrifying! And this was without him deliberately raising prices. Aside from costs, in just over twenty days, from only about four hours of business each night, he earned a total of over half a million Shell Coins and 1,600 Spiritual Points. Chen Qi picked up the account book and did the math. Running the restaurant, along with the income from selling ghost fire fish and black pearls, added up to about two and a half million. The mass of useless equipment he acquired from the Black Rabbit ship, due to lack of a formal channel, only sold for three million Shell Coins. Plus the one and a half million in cash from the Black Rabbit ship. His cash on hand once peaked over seven million Shell Coins. However, the expenses on the Transcendent path were a huge sum. He went to the black market and bought just one nice, high-level deep meditation Skill Card and one most basic Qi Power basic defense Skill Card, and three million Shell Coins vanished in an instant. Now, Chen Qi only had a savings of four million Shell Coins. For an ordinary person, that was enough to get married and buy a house. But on the Transcendent path, this money could only stir up a little splash. Fortunately, once the Sea Beast breeding farm was successfully built, it would be a sustainable income. Chen Qi reviewed the accounts for tonight. From tonight¡¯s stall, he could make about a hundred thousand Shell Coins. Despite the restaurant¡¯s popularity, the unit price of food made from ordinary ingredients was too low. Limited by manpower, after several consecutive days of busyness, both the deep-sea water elves and he had reached their limit. Moreover, the season for moonlight fish had passed. The most expensive moonlight fish sold for only a bit over ten thousand Shell Coins. To truly make big money with the Chef occupation, the best way was still to create legendary Transcendent cuisine. Such as honey-roasted dragon meat, bone dragon rib soup, and so on. Chen Qi stood outside the houseboat, shaking his head, still wanting many items from the equipment market that he hadn¡¯t purchased. Seven million Shell Coins were still far from reaching the goal of buying a large ship. ¡°Perlu, is this the restaurant you mentioned? It looks pretty shabby, but the water elves here are cute. I wonder if the boss would sell them.¡± ¡°It seems not for sale, tell me what you want to eat, it¡¯s on me.¡± At that time, two women walked onto the small houseboat. Finally, they arrived¡­ Chen Qi crossed his arms, ¡°Perlu, good evening, what would you like to eat?¡± I wonder if Perlu managed to get any information about the Lamp Phase crack today. Perlu confidently replied, ¡°I¡¯ll take the fattest moonlight fish, today, I¡¯m treating my junior, Lilith, to a meal.¡± Junior? Chen Qi looked toward Perlu¡¯s side. Standing next to Perlu was a tall, young woman about 170 cm, wearing round black-framed glasses, with slightly curly black hair, a strong physique, and also dressed in a black vintage ruffled long dress. Lilith, that seems to be the pen name of the Witch Times¡¯ editor-in-chief¡­ Chen Qi remembered. Recently, Witch Times reported on his Water Elf Restaurant, so the impression was quite strong. Lilith greeted him, looking at the water elf with an infatuated gaze, ¡°Hello, Mr. Chef, I¡¯m very fond of your water elves here.¡± After exchanging a few simple pleasantries, Chen Qi served up a plate of spicy grilled moonlight fish. Perlu and Lilith sat down at the table. Chen Qi asked, ¡°Perlu, did you really get information about the Lamp Phase Occupation Card?¡± Perlu mysteriously said, ¡°Yes, because this matter involves confidentiality. After you close up and when there are fewer people around, he will come to find you.¡± He? Involves confidentiality? Chen Qi looked puzzled. Perlu, known as the enigma killer, had uncommonly refrained from disclosing the name and identity of the other party directly. A second-tier Lamp Phase Occupation Card was actually involved in confidentiality. Chen Qi had a bad feeling about this. And then, Perlu secretly winked at Chen Qi. Chen Qi drew in a cool breath. Her meaning was, ¡°` ¡°Get her guests thoroughly drunk!¡± Perle sat at the dining table and said to Lilith: ¡°Lilith, don¡¯t be shy, help yourself. The moonlight fish, this is the boss¡¯s specialty!¡± Lilith took a small bite with a slightly puzzled look on her face. Delicious! Perle actually didn¡¯t trick her! Then, Perle chuckled with a confident face and picked up five bottles of highly concentrated wheat beer: ¡°Cheers! To celebrate the new sales record of your newspaper, Lilith!¡± ¡°Thanks, Perle. The reason my newspaper¡¯s sales could set a new record is all because of the popularity of the Flower Witch. After all, the name of the Witch Times is meant to commemorate the legendary witches. Of course, I couldn¡¯t have done it without your guidance, Perle.¡± ¡°That has little to do with me, let¡¯s drink to that! By the way, how high have the sales of your Witch Times been lately?¡± The newspaper¡¯s sales determined the success or failure of their competition. Lilith whispered, ¡°Not much, a newspaper with cute girls and ladies on the cover hasn¡¯t sold many copies.¡± A faint smell of gunpowder spread within his small houseboat. Chen Qi smacked his lips. Are these two performing an office drinking session here? In the game forum, they are competitors. As the editor-in-chief of the Witch Times, Lilith was the polar opposite of Perle. Compared to Perle, who chased big news, Lilith specialized in sensational and silly news. Moreover, she had exquisite drawing skills, applying unique artistic alterations to characters in the news. Especially to certain special parts. According to some players¡¯ investigation, Lilith seems to be the only normal person in the White Dove Newspaper. Therefore, in the game forum, her nicknames are ¡®Doujin Editor¡¯ and ¡®Ordinary Person¡¯.¡± In the White Dove Newspaper, every year, the editor with the highest sales is given an unimaginable legendary reward! So, the sales war between the two is now at a fever pitch. Nowadays, since Perle didn¡¯t catch the Flower Witch, the sales of the White Dove Times plummeted. Whereas Lilith reported on the interesting stories of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, setting a new sales record. Chen Qi could never have imagined. His little restaurant would actually gather two rising stars in the news industry. Lilith gave a slight smile: ¡°Perle, cheers!¡± ¡°Cheers!¡± ¡°Bring on some strong liquor, Qi!¡± After three rounds of drinks. Perle gave Chen Qi a knowing look. Lilith¡¯s drinking capacity actually matched hers. To get Lilith drunk, this amount of alcohol isn¡¯t enough! ¡°Hmph.¡± Two minutes later. Perle banged on the table and fell down, unconscious from drunkenness. ¡°Weakling¡ª¡ª¡± Lilith sneered coldly. Then she raised her head, face flushed, and said to Chen Qi: ¡°Boss, are you selling the Water Elf?¡± Chen Qi had an ominous premonition and asked, ¡°What do you want the Water Elf for?¡± ¡°Big plans.¡± S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lilith honestly replied, ¡°From my observations, many nobles are learning how to play like the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. They need the Water Elf for some special play. You should understand the wonder of the Water Elf, right? They will pay a substantial sum for your Water Elf.¡± ¡°The wonder of the Water Elf? Play????¡± What are you talking about? Chen Qi frowned instantly like an old man on the subway. What the hell? He had underestimated the perversion of the Witch Sea folks. The Water Elf is being targeted by rich matrons. As a devoted host, Chen Qi had no interest in letting the deep-sea Water Elves experience the secretive and luxurious world of the rich. After all, they are so well-behaved. ¡°No.¡± Chen Qi turned down Lilith¡¯s request. ¡°Is that so, too bad?¡± Lilith chugged down another bottle of wheat beer and also passed out. These two are so weak, thought Chen Qi as he tidied up the dining table. It was now late at night, the dock had become extremely quiet, and a cold wind began to blow. ¡°Waku Waku!¡± Suddenly, a deep-sea Water Elf, as if encountering some kind of monster, leaped into his arms. ¡°???¡± ¡°Chef, would you mind stepping outside for a chat?¡± A stable elderly male voice. Perle¡¯s guest? Chen Qi turned his head toward the direction of the voice. It was an elderly man with white hair, wearing a crisp blue navy uniform, with white hair neatly tied at the back of his head. A high forehead, a prominent nose, and a face full of wrinkles. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze landed on the shoulder patch of the other party. A five blue star patch. Chen Qi was momentarily taken aback. The person Perle brought was a navy general? ¡°` Chapter 117 - 117 - 98: The Navy Admiral’s Commission Chapter 117 ¨C 98: The Navy Admiral¡¯s Commission Five-star epaulettes, navy general¡­ Chen Qi was secretly startled. Although the strength of the navy in the Witch Sea territory had always been questioned by various parties, a general, as one of the leaders of the navy, was undoubtedly a top king. Chen Qi sensed the opponent¡¯s spiritual power field. An unchanged spiritual power field was like an immovable mountain. Even the surrounding air had become rigid. Merely a trace of breath leaking out made the water elf tremble uncontrollably. Fourth Rank, a legendary figure¡­ If a huge chasm existed between the second and third ranks, then there was an enormous abyss between the third and fourth ranks. The person Pelu found was actually a navy general! Chen Qi touched his head, feeling somewhat headache. In the Witch Sea, a navy general could be considered a regional overlord. If it weren¡¯t for the law, their formidable power would allow them to do whatever they wanted. Now, a fourth-tier powerhouse was seeking his help. At that moment, aside from bearing the blame, he couldn¡¯t think of anything else he could help a navy general with. The elderly navy general said kindly: ¡°I am getting on in years. Just call me Old Bai Ou or Mr. Bai Ou. I came here for a meal and incidentally, I have some matters to entrust to you.¡± Bai Ou¡­ Chen Qi recalled for a moment. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the navy, Bai Ou was considered a general who was nearing retirement, if not for the Crack Tide. On the gaming forums, although he mostly spent his time in retirement, he was indeed a navy general with quite a good reputation. If one wanted to join the navy faction, Old Bai Ou¡¯s faction was the most recommended. ¡°Alright, Mr. Bai Ou, it¡¯s cold outside, would you like to come in to chat?¡± Chen Qi tentatively asked. He indeed urgently needed resources for a second-tier Lamp Phase Occupation Card. However, if this matter involved the navy¡¯s secrets, it would not be worth the loss. He was not interested in getting involved in the vortex of navy strife at the moment. Old Bai Ou hesitated for a moment, then entered the small houseboat and poured himself a cup of hot wine. At that moment, besides Old Bai Ou, there were the drunken big-mouth Pelu and the Witch Times¡¯ Lilith on the small houseboat. Discussing this matter in front of these two potential greats seemed to indicate it was not particularly secretive. As long as it wasn¡¯t about dealing with dirty business, Chen Qi heaved a sigh of relief and asked curiously: ¡°Mr. Bai Ou, what is the matter?¡± Old Bai Ou drank a cup of hot wine and slowly said: ¡°Have a meal of moonlight fish, meanwhile, I heard from Pelu that you need a second-tier Lamp Phase Occupation Card, and your inspiration is quite strong.¡± ¡°Uh¡­ I suppose so,¡± Chen Qi replied. In the Witch Sea, like him, there were not a few newcomers with strong inspiration. For instance, Teacher An, who from childhood had unusual inspiration and could even feel the flow of spiritual power within her body. Old Bai Ou continued: ¡°Then sir, how do you evaluate your strength among the first-order Transcendents? Additionally, sir, could you let me see your Hunter¡¯s License and the record as well?¡± Among the first-tier Transcendents¡­ Chen Qi was plunged into thought. Although still a newcomer, he had barely managed to pass the novice period. If not considering the nobles or those with great opportunities among the first-tier Transcendents, his strength was among the top. But with his newly acquired Residual Fire Touch, even against nobles who were carefully trained as first-tier Transcendents, he could fight! Chen Qi replied: ¡°Quite good, but Mr. Bai Ou, I don¡¯t have a Hunter¡¯s License or a Hunter record that records combat information.¡± Old Bai Ou suddenly frowned and looked at the dizzy Pelu: ¡°Pelu told me that you entered a D-tier crack with a survival rate of less than 20% and came back alive. You are a powerful hunter with both strength and courage. She is also the boldest first-tier hunter I have seen in recent years.¡± ¡°I indeed have passed through several cracks, but I have yet to acquire a Hunter¡¯s license,¡± Chen Qi said. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Bai Ou¡¯s face was filled with sorrow, his information seemed erroneous, the person before him, though high in inspiration, appeared to lack extensive combat experience. Chen Qi straightened his collar: ¡°So, Mr. Bai Ou, what exactly brings you here? You need help from a chef like me, but if it¡¯s cooking for a banquet, my skills are still not up to standard.¡± Bai Ou sighed deeply: ¡°Here is the situation, the Crack Tide has revived many cracks. And at a location in the Moonstone Islands, an E-grade single-person crack has also revived. This crack is crucial for my family, so I have been imploring the Hunter Association to find someone to clear the crack. Regrettably, due to predecessors¡¯ recklessness, this crack has mutated from E-grade to D-grade. But at the same time, it still only allows First Order Hunters to enter.¡± After a single E-grade crack mutated into a D-grade crack, but in the short term, the entry conditions of the crack won¡¯t change. In the strategy, this is a typical high-difficulty mandatory level, and among the toughest types of cracks to handle. Such a crack is incredibly challenging even for players to clear.¡± Chen Qi curiously asked, ¡°How has the crack clearing been going?¡± Bai Ou shook his head, ¡°After upgrading to D-grade, the difficulty far exceeds that of ordinary cracks.¡± ¡°To date, the Hunter Association has sent out sixteen First Order Hunters, of whom eleven perished completely, and five, narrowly escaping, also suffered severe injuries.¡± Five Hunters made it out alive, huh. The difficulty seems manageable¡­ thought Chen Qi. Bai Ou continued: ¡°In this crack, inspiration is crucial, and it involves some elements of the Lamp Phase puzzle-solving that demands powerful inspiration. Therefore, I have been entrusting Hunters with high inspiration from the Hunter Association, but unfortunately, many have failed. I originally wanted to ask an equally First Order Transcendent like Perlu for help, but she recommended you, and I, in earlier years, indeed acquired a rare Second-tier Occupation Card, which can serve as your compensation.¡± A rare Second-tier Occupation Card! Chen Qi suppressed his temptation, asking instinctively, ¡°Why not ask the navy?¡± Logically speaking, an admiral like him handling these matters could easily let his navy take care of it. Bai Ou took a sip of hot wine: ¡°No, the navy is in a reorganization phase, and the timing is very critical. And as an admiral, I must not utilize naval resources even for trivial matters.¡± Suddenly, Bai Ou seemed to recall something saddening: ¡°Moreover, Chef, the newer generation within the navy may not necessarily be stronger than the professional personnel from the Hunter Association.¡± This task was worth considering, Chen Qi thought for a long time: ¡°My strength is indeed a bit above an ordinary First Order Transcendent, I might give it a try, so, what exactly is the task?¡± Bai Ou looked towards the sea outside the window, ¡°Chef, have you heard of the Crack Lost Ones?¡± Crack Lost Ones? Chen Qi pondered for a moment, a common term in the mid-game. Simply put, these are the living beings who stay in cracks just before they close. Some of them remained sane, becoming part of the crack, growing continuously stronger and even surpassing the crack itself! But this was merely a minority within a minority. Most would turn into ghosts and monstrous creatures. The bigger and more challenging the crack, the higher the chances of encountering these Crack Lost Ones. Many legendary players had been trapped by these beings in C-grade cracks. ¡°Yes, I know,¡± answered Chen Qi. Bai Ou stayed silent for a long time, full of regret: ¡°Ten years ago, my son went to a crack in the Moonstone Islands. He was a stubborn kid, unwilling to accept family help, wanting to rely on himself to become a legend, just like the legendary Deep Sea Hunters. But as the crack was about to close, he was trapped under the body of a monster, unable to leave while his companions could only leave food for him. Now, as the Tide Descends, this crack has opened once more.¡± As he said this, the hands of this mighty Transcendent trembled slightly. Even becoming an admiral, an enviable position, they still had far too many things they couldn¡¯t accomplish. Bai Ou took out a tidy sum of a hundred thousand Shell Coins and crack records from his clothing: ¡°Chef, I want you to bring my son back, and conduct a belated funeral for him on this year¡¯s anniversary of his passing. This is my commission.¡± Chapter 118 - 118 - 99: Return to Maro Island, See Teacher An Again Chapter 118 ¨C 99: Return to Maro Island, See Teacher An Again Chen Qi wiped the table: ¡°Mr. Bai Ou, you shouldn¡¯t mind the condition of the corpse, right?¡± He could bring back the man¡¯s dead son. If a crack lost didn¡¯t die, it was very likely to become a highly aggressive monster. So, finding the body wasn¡¯t difficult, but ensuring the integrity of the body was. Old Bai Ou contemplated in a deep voice for a long time: ¡°I don¡¯t mind. After death, the soul disperses, and the body is merely flesh, no longer of use. However, my wife believes in Sun Worship. She cares deeply about this matter. If impossible¡­ could you bring back some belongings, like the chest emblem, the black-rimmed golden glasses, or the weapon he carried, the Magic Bullet pistol? And¡­ and¡­¡± Such vivid memories. Chen Qi accepted the 100,000 Shell Coins and the crack file, taking the commission: ¡°I understand. I will keep the body as intact as possible.¡± For Chen Qi, who had Residual Fire Touch, the difficulty of this crack wasn¡¯t high. Then, he curiously asked: ¡°May I ask, what is the Nature Form of the second-tier Lamp Phase occupation card I am to receive?¡± Old Bai Ou didn¡¯t want to disclose all the information about the second-tier occupation card: ¡°Lamp and Shadow Phase. It¡¯s an extremely rare Lamp Phase card. Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t disappoint you.¡± Lamp and Shadow Phase¡­ Chen Qi was shocked. The lamp symbolized hope, while the shadow symbolized darkness. These two Nature Forms typically had a certain degree of mutual repulsion in many contexts. An occupation card that combined these two was extremely rare worldwide. Its value far exceeded that of an ordinary second-tier Lamp occupation card, like the ¡°Traveler.¡± Chen Qi opened the commission file and skimmed through it. The crack was named 8ºÅÁгµ. Besides him, Old Bai Ou had also commissioned seven first-tier Hunters with remarkable achievements. From the records, it was clear that Old Bai Ou had put significant effort into this matter. However, most Hunters had failed. A little challenging, just the way I like it! Chen Qi put away the file. Unfortunately, it was already late tonight, no time for dinner. Old Bai Ou stood up: ¡°Once the commission is complete, besides the occupation card, my wife will also offer a generous reward. In seven days, I will head to the Crack Sea, so if possible, please complete it within seven days.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Qi agreed. ¡°By the way, for more information on the crack, you can ask the managers of the Moonstone Islands, the novice mentors.¡± After saying this, Old Bai Ou left the small boat restaurant. Chen Qi prepared to close the door. However, there were still two drunk people on his boat. Pei Lu, like a dead pig, mumbled about being the sales champion. Lilith also had a pained expression, muttering incessantly about money. ¡°How did these two manage to get this drunk?¡± Chen Qi had grown quite familiar with Pei Lu. He no longer held back and grabbed the Deep Sea Water Elf, giving Pei Lu and Lilith a rude awakening. ¡°Who? Who attacked me?¡± The groggy Pei Lu felt a bit chilly on his head. Chen Qi briefly explained what had just happened to Pei Lu. Pei Lu and Lilith instantly showed regretful expressions. As journalists, they had missed such a valuable opportunity. It¡¯s rare to meet such a notable person even once! According to insider information, a great battle between the navy and pirates was imminent. To boost newspaper sales, Pei Lu planned to photograph the battle site. Lilith, also for newspaper sales, intended to photograph the beautiful Sea Demons of the Crack Sea, which required the escort of a strong fleet. Lilith stood up, tied her black hair, and looked resolute. She was determined to win this issue¡¯s sales championship of Moonstone City¡¯s newspaper. The two argued as they left, heads hanging in dejection. After they left, Chen Qi cooked a final dish of stir-fried beef and took a taste. ¡°Delicious!¡± His culinary skills, through constant practice, had finally evolved. At that moment, a special prompt appeared before him. [Your Transcendent Cooking skill has been upgraded to Transcendent Cooking Lv2, gaining a 10% boost. You can now learn more powerful cooking techniques.] ¡°Finally¡­¡± Chen Qi felt exceptionally excited. This prompt meant he had finally advanced as a first-order Chef! Chen Qi took out a wooden sign and wrote, ¡®Out for training, temporarily closed.¡¯ Though it would disappoint many, the restaurant business had to pause. He had more important matters to attend to now. Chen Qi started up the small boat restaurant, heading towards the Moonstone Islands. The 8ºÅÁгµ crack was in a small island near the Moonstone Islands. He could conveniently visit Maro Town on the way. During these twenty days, Chen Qi had sent the ship money to Old Beili of Maro Town, paying off the debt, and even adding an extra 100,000 Shell Coins. However, the 8ºÅÁгµ crack was relatively special. The more information he had, the easier it would be to clear the crack. The file given by Old Bai Ou only contained the basic Nature Form information of the crack. For safety, he decided to consult the Transcendent managers of the Moonstone Islands, specifically the novice mentor, An. After all, he was originally a Transcendent from Maro Town. ¡­ ¡­ By noon, the small boat restaurant had returned to the waters of Maro Town, the hometown of this world. Chen Qi looked up and observed from the boat. In a short time, Maro Island had changed dramatically. To guard against Sea Beasts and pirates, a large number of defensive structures had been set up on the outskirts of Maro Town. Stone walls, watchtowers, and multiple arrow slits and battlements equipped with well-made bows and cannons. If any pirate or Sea Beast approached, they would suffer deadly blows. There were even Transcendent barrier activation devices. In addition, a towering structure had been erected in the center of the island. The weather station, used to detect the weather over the sea, the cracks in nearby waters, and any powerful spiritual power fluctuations. During the Crack Tide, this could be considered the most important facility. ¡°Quite the project¡­¡± Chen Qi marveled as he maneuvered the boat for a while before finally docking at the pier. He looked towards the distant tavern on the pier. At that moment, a white-haired girl was holding a thick stack of papers and discussing the next construction plans with two Transcendents of the Hammer Phase. The serene white-haired girl before his eyes was none other than the long-unseen Teacher An, An Ma, An Aotian. Is Maro Town¡¯s strategic position this important? Chen Qi mused silently. It was a familiar feeling. Sensing something, An turned her head, her white hair fluttering in the sea breeze. Her pupils shrank, then she smiled: ¡°Qi, long time no see. You haven¡¯t changed a bit!¡± When Chen Qi went to sea, she had thought he wouldn¡¯t return. ¡°Long time no see, Teacher An.¡± An put the blueprints into her bag and walked quickly with the craftsmen: ¡°How is your restaurant business?¡± She looked at Chen Qi¡¯s small boat restaurant, which hadn¡¯t changed much, and thought his business had flopped. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If Chen Qi couldn¡¯t make it, if he ran out of money¡­ this would be her chance to recommend a path in book form! Chen Qi smiled and replied, ¡°It¡¯s quite popular, and it¡¯s been featured in the newspaper.¡± ¡°Huh? Featured in the newspaper!?¡± An looked puzzled. Although she often read the newspaper, she had never noticed this. Also, why would a restaurant be in the newspaper? At this moment, the two craftsmen beside An took out a newspaper and handed it to her. ¡°Really¡­¡± An was taken aback. The Deep Sea Water Elf restaurant boat on the newspaper was indeed Chen Qi¡¯s small boat restaurant. Being featured in the White Dove Times wasn¡¯t an easy feat. Even when she had outperformed many talented merchant families to get into Bei Country Royal University, she had only made it to an ordinary small newspaper. Yet, during Chen Qi¡¯s short time at sea, he had been featured in the newspaper twice! Once in the very popular White Dove Times of Moonstone City, and once in the Witch Sea newspaper. Though they were in the corners of the paper, it was still remarkable. An stabilized her expression and smiled: ¡°Congratulations. At this rate, you¡¯ll soon save enough money for the Sea Beast medication.¡± Her chance to recommend a path in book form had slipped again. But alas, his business was booming! Moreover, he had acquired many cute Water Elves. Overall, she was genuinely happy for Chen Qi. Chen Qi looked around: ¡°By the way, Teacher An, how is Maro Town doing?¡± An frowned: ¡°Recently, there have been more and more cracks near the Moonstone Islands, and more monsters. We planned to set up a barrier around Maro Town. However, due to the impact of these cracks, the construction has been repeatedly destroyed.¡± An pointed to her eyes, which had developed two heavy dark circles: ¡°Once we establish the defensive structures, Maro Town will become the front line island for Hunters. At that point, many wealthy people will come. You might consider setting up a restaurant in Maro Town. It would be very profitable.¡± An could sense that Chen Qi¡¯s chef skills had undoubtedly improved! ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi looked around. This coastal archipelago was indeed prone to monster attacks. Then, Chen Qi straightforwardly asked: ¡°By the way, Teacher An, do you know anything about a crack called the 8ºÅÁгµ?¡± ¡°?????¡± An¡¯s brain froze for a few seconds, like a robot malfunctioning, as she touched the white tuft of hair on her head. Why was a new chef asking her this question? Weren¡¯t they just talking about restaurants and food? Isn¡¯t your topic shift a bit too fast? Chapter 119 - 119 - 100: An’s Wish Chapter 119 ¨C 100: An¡¯s Wish This can¡¯t be right¡­ An retorted: ¡°Why do you want information about the No. 8 Train¡¯s rift? Are you selling intelligence?¡± Recently, many people had been inquiring about the No. 8 Train. But this should have nothing to do with a steadfast chef. Chen Qi did not conceal anything: ¡°I¡¯m not selling intelligence. I¡¯ve been commissioned to go to the No. 8 Train and retrieve some items.¡± ¡°A commission?¡± ¡°So you really aren¡¯t focusing on being a chef¡­¡± An smiled in relief. She felt foolish, she should have realized that with Chen Qi¡¯s disposition, becoming a mere chef was impossible. Earlier, she had been blinded by the splendor of Chen Qi¡¯s restaurant. Otherwise, how did he get his hands on a Water Elf? Chen Qi had never settled down, rather, he chose to become a Hunter and had cleared many rifts. He managed to run a restaurant while clearing rifts! That¡¯s incredibly skillful! An sensed a considerable enhancement in his Spiritual Power Field. Such unimaginable ascension speed! ¡°I knew I wasn¡¯t mistaken.¡± An slowly took out some information from her backpack, explaining like a professional teacher: ¡°The No. 8 Train is a Lamp-Shadow Phase solo rift, located near the southeast sea region of our Moonstone Islands, very close to Maro Town as well. High inspiration and high observation are required to clear it.¡± At this point, An rubbed her weary eyes and sighed: ¡°To set up a special defensive barrier, we need to clear all the surrounding rifts. Despite twenty days of effort, I have cleared all the D-rank rifts. However, the No. 8 Train rift is very unique; even with information, only a few have managed to clear it. Its emitting information disrupts the establishment of the barrier significantly.¡± ¡°Hence, we commissioned the Hunter Association, but they all suffered terrible defeats.¡± An handed over the information, advising: ¡°Chen Qi, no matter who commissioned you, this rift is extraordinarily dangerous. If you can single-handedly resolve this D-rank rift, it will greatly ease our barrier setup work. But be very cautious. At the slightest mishap, leave the rift immediately.¡± An handed the intelligence she had collected to Chen Qi. Chen Qi accepted the rift-clearing information that An gave him: ¡°Understood, I¡¯ll be careful.¡± At this moment, two street artisans standing beside An and Chen Qi couldn¡¯t hold back. They were discussing solo-clearing a D-rank rift, and it¡¯s a chef lacking combat skills who was supposed to clear a D-rank rift! That¡¯s a D-rank rift with a 75% mortality rate! Recently, An had been tackling various high-difficulty D-rank rifts and was even preparing to take down the Nearshore Dominator, which was already astonishing. Now, there¡¯s someone else aiming to single-clear the No. 8 Train, a First Order powerhouse! Are all the people in Maro Town this audacious? The artisan asked in shock: ¡°Hey, little brother, are you really planning to go to the No. 8 Train? I heard many people died there, and the distortion rate is still rising.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Qi replied while perusing the information that An handed him. It even included pictures of the No. 8 Train. This information was sufficient. He accepted it and prepared to head to the rift. ¡°Teacher An, I¡¯ll go test the depth of this rift first.¡± An smiled and said: ¡°Hmm, stay safe. If you clear it, stay for a meal. By the way, I have a question, Chen Qi. Have you seen the Flower Witch in Moonstone City?¡± Why is everyone looking for the Witch? Chen Qi swallowed a mouthful of water, curious: ¡°I saw her from afar. Teacher An, why do you ask?¡± In an instant, a hint of longing flashed in An¡¯s eyes: ¡°Since I was little, I¡¯ve heard legends of witches. The legendary Mage, the Ice Witch, fascinated me the most.¡± An took out an Ice Witch statue from her backpack card: ¡°It is said that every witch is someone recognized by the Ice Witch. They all possess exceptional skills. Therefore, I¡¯ve always wanted to see just how strong a witch really is.¡± ¡°Sorry, maybe I¡¯m being a bit arrogant. I¡¯m certainly no match for a witch, but even if I lose, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡± An smiled wryly. Though she felt she would most likely lose, she truly wanted to fight the legendary witch. Unfortunately, she had been confined to staying on Maro Island for a long time, unable to go out and capture witches. This invincible yet resolute look in her eyes¡­ Chen Qi thought sarcastically. An was known as An Aotian because she was undefeated among her rank in the Witch Sea. Every few weeks, some noble genius, who looked down on An¡¯s impoverished background, would show up to challenge her. But without exception, they were all beaten to a pulp by An. Even with a Third Rank body, she could protect herself under a Fourth Rank Legend. Once, Chen Qi thought the Flower Witch was mysterious and unfathomably powerful. Who was stronger, the Flower Witch or Teacher An? There seemed to be discussion threads on the forum debating their combat strengths. But now, he could sense that while the Flower Witch was already very strong, An Aotian seemed even stronger. Chen Qi visualized for a moment. Without using forbidden techniques, Teacher An, the Mage, might be able to beat the protagonist of the Witch Sea, the Flower Witch, from face to behind, with various styles of fighting! More people wanted to capture the Flower Witch than he had imagined. The Flower Witch¡¯s situation was truly pitiful. That¡¯s the price of fame. He wondered how the Flower Witch was doing in his absence. Hopefully, the Flower Witch wouldn¡¯t run into Teacher An. Chen Qi waved goodbye: ¡°Teacher An, I¡¯m leaving now.¡± An swallowed down her surging emotions and waved back: ¡°Please be very careful, the No. 8 Train is extremely dangerous. If anything goes wrong, escape immediately. Also, don¡¯t forget to come back for the feast. There¡¯s a banquet in Maro Town tonight, and you¡¯re an important guest.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± After saying goodbye, Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and took a small boat towards the rift. ¡­ ¡­ The small boat sailed towards the ocean. On the sea, as the wind blew, after a while, Chen Qi saw a rusty train carriage. The rusty carriage seemed fixed, parked on the sea. At the door of the carriage, fresh blood spelled out ¡°Welcome passengers aboard.¡± [You have contacted the rift, Inspiration assessment in progress¡­] [Inspiration assessment in progress¡­] [Inspiration assessment successful!] [Rift name: No. 8 Train Rank: D Nature Form: Lamp, Shadow Description: During the Era of Darkness, to avoid catastrophe, people created a tool called a ¡®train¡¯ that could travel anywhere. This became the most common transportation of the era. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The people in the train were very lucky, but as time passed, they began to seek things beyond survival, like slaves, love, and even eternity. They traded a tool with monsters, hoping it would keep them young forever. Thus, the monsters took their train through a Shadow Phase world¡¯s gutter. The monsters told them, in the divine kingdom, humans do not die, and souls do not perish. But when they realized it, they could no longer leave the train. They continuously pounded on the windows, continuously pounded on the windows. Unfortunately, like their ceaseless wails, the train could never stop¡­ Clear condition: Reach the first carriage and pull the train¡¯s brake. Rift distortion rate: 51% (Extremely high distortion rate, with a high probability of increased distortion, this rift is extremely dangerous, proceed with caution!) Rift rank restriction: Only Transcendents of the First Order and below can enter this rift. Rift participant restriction: One person. (Due to rift distortion, this rift has become a solo rift) Inspiration Insight: You noticed that the space is distorted, only normal humans and objects are the correct path forward. Special Inspiration Insight: In the darkness, you saw twisted shadows silently dragging people into the dark.] Note: You said we¡¯ve been walking on thin ice, can we reach the driver¡¯s cabin?] Chen Qi quickly scanned the rift in front of him. The No. 8 Train was a one-way solo rift. Participants would enter a train and would repeatedly pass through identical carriages. The puzzle was quite simple, that was the information in the Inspiration Insight, one must follow the normal humans and objects to proceed. Simply put, if you enter a carriage and the scene looks normal, you proceed to the next carriage. On the other hand, if the carriage shows anomalies or monsters that defy ¡®normal logic¡¯, you should move back immediately. This was the ¡®Lamp Phase clearing method¡¯ for this rift. During the initial exploration, this Lamp Phase puzzle puzzled many people. Fortunately, Chen Qi had gathered enough information before entering. ¡°51% distortion rate¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the rift¡¯s description. The numerous failures of Hunters led to the rift¡¯s distortion rate being at an extremely terrifying level! Chen Qi took out his prepared pre-cooked moonlight fish. [You consumed moonlight fish, Inspiration slightly enhanced.] Previously, his meditation practice increased his Inspiration by 5 points. Including the moonlight fish, his Inspiration reached as high as 60 points! ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi exhaled deeply. Though he was prepared, without a doubt, this rift was the most challenging he¡¯d faced so far. He gripped the black knife and stepped into the blood-stained train carriage entrance. The surrounding light quickly dimmed. [You have entered the rift.] Read new adventures at ¡°Welcome¡­ passenger,¡± a voice greeted. Chapter 120 - 120 - 101: The Lost in the Cracks Chapter 120 ¨C 101: The Lost in the Cracks ¡°Guest¡­ please find your seat and sit down¡­ I wish you a pleasant journey.¡± Accompanied by the shrill mechanical welcome of the horn, he was already in a brand new world, a world without a sun. Chen Qi swiftly surveyed the surroundings. The walls of the carriage were covered with thick copper plates and rust, embedded with delicate gears and springs. Light filtered through the steam lamps above, casting mottled shadows across the dim carriage, as if countless eyes were peering from the dark. Beneath his feet, the trembling iron plates enabled him to feel the carriage vibrating as it sped across the land. In front of him, a gaunt old man with a black hat sat on the plain seat, ceaselessly flipping through an old newspaper. Yet, the most terrifying scene was outside the window. That was the landscape of the Era of Darkness, hill after black hill, with the dark sky constantly writhing. The Shadow Phase and Lamp Phase cracks, still as scary as ever¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. According to the information from An. In the carriage, the key points he needed to inspect were the horn¡¯s sound, the scene outside the window, the old man¡¯s appearance, and the drink on the floor. Also the shadow underneath the seat and the spiritual power field throughout the carriage. If all of these things were the same as in the first carriage, then it meant that this carriage was normal, and he should continue forward. Conversely, if there was an anomaly, he must retreat immediately and re-enter the next carriage. If he made a mistake in action, he would encounter a siege by Shadow Phase creatures. Theoretically, it was a crack one could pass through unharmed as long as one remained calm. Why had so many Hunters failed? Chen Qi remained vigilant, confirming each key point in front of him according to the strategy. The sound of the horn was normal, the scene outside the window was normal, the newspaper-reading old man was normal, and the shadow under the seat was normal. ¡°Everything is normal, heading to the next carriage.¡± Chen Qi said in his mind, stepping crisply as he walked toward the second carriage. His footsteps reached the second carriage. ¡°Guest¡­ please find your seat and sit down¡­ I wish you a pleasant journey.¡± The sound of the horn sounded once more. But the instant he entered the second carriage, Chen Qi¡¯s intuition sensed an abnormality! The scene outside the window was normal. However, the newspaper-reading old man in front of him had grown a vivid red eye and a black mouth on the back of his head. The black mouth curved slightly, as if smiling along with the entire train: ¡°Guest, would you like some fun?¡± ¡°That¡¯s quite terrifying¡­¡± Chen Qi barely held back from cursing out loud. Without any hesitation, his index finger lightly traced the blade. A huge blue Ghost Fire ignited from the blade. After all, he was someone who had fought alongside the overlord of the nearby sea. But the atmosphere in this train was too oppressive, his courage was not great, and he must use firepower to dispel the fear! ¡°??¡± What¡¯s going on? The ¡®newspaper-reading old man¡¯ seemed startled, instinctively backing away. In the instant he retreated, his true appearance was revealed, with many twisted black pustules swelling from his body: ¡°Human¡­¡± There was no need to give it time to speak! Draw the sword. Ghost Fire Slash! Chen Qi activated his Qi Power, stepping forward, his blade sweeping upward from his waist, tracing a bright ghostly fire through the air. Dark blood from the creature splattered! The blue flames, in an instant, tore apart the confined space of the carriage. ¡°Aaargh!!¡± The newspaper-reading old man hadn¡¯t even had the chance to reveal its true form before it was torn apart by the Ghost Fire and the dark Qi, turning into chunks of char. [You have killed a Humanoid Shadow creature, received 120 Spiritual Points.] ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the prompt before him, taking a long breath. Ghost Fire Oil was a Transcendent flame that could be ignited with Spiritual Power Points and could cause massive damage to shadow creatures. Good thing I responded quickly, and the firepower was fierce! Indeed, only the blade in hand could alleviate the fear brought by the darkness. Chen Qi crouched down to check under the seat again. The spiritual power fluctuations here were also abnormal. ¡°Waah waah waah!¡± The shadows under the seat, as if they saw monsters, kept crawling towards the corner. They were scared. ¡°There are no powerful creatures, this carriage isn¡¯t normal, need to go back.¡± Chen Qi placed the black blade on his shoulder. Then, he returned to the previous carriage and moved forward again. Normal, move forward¡­ Abnormal, slay them all, reap 200 Spiritual Points, retreat¡­ Normal, move forward¡­ ¡­ ¡°Guest¡­ please find your seat and sit down¡­ I wish you a pleasant journey.¡± Chen Qi maintained his focus, moving forward repetitively, until finally, he reached the twentieth carriage. At this point, there were at most five carriages between him and the leading driver¡¯s carriage. Unexpectedly easy, this crack wasn¡¯t as difficult as he had imagined. Chen Qi squatted down. The scene before him was beyond his expectation. The body of the old man reading the newspaper lay on the ground, leaking a large amount of dark brown blood. Many of the seats were as if they had been smashed by a heavy hammer, seriously damaged. Yet another frightening scene¡­ Chen Qi took out the adorable Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 from his backpack card and touched it. ¡°Waku waku (Master, hug me!)¡± The Water Elf snuggled up close. Fortunately, in this horrifying carriage journey, he had the company of the adorable Water Elf. ¡°Not normal¡­¡± Chen Qi instinctively stepped back, ready to turn around. However, he suddenly asked himself: ¡°Is it really not normal?¡± Chen Qi dismissed this option. Although the scene before him greatly differed from that of the first carriage. But his inspiration was telling him, the spiritual power field of this carriage was completely normal. The fluctuation of spiritual power was the key to determining whether a carriage was normal or not. The fallen body of the newspaper-reading old man and the destroyed seats before him, all seemed like a scene purposely sabotaged. Chen Qi squatted down again, enhancing his observational power. The entire carriage was completely devoid of any trace of shadowy monsters. Something was misleading him. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was nearly misled by this clumsy arrangement. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s getting a little interesting¡­¡± The corners of Chen Qi¡¯s mouth rose slightly, his cheeks blushed faintly, and he revealed a hint of excitement in his smile. Having walked for so long, he finally encountered something strange. This was more like a crack with high anomaly and high mortality rate! The Black Blade in Chen Qi¡¯s hand was already eager for action. The Black Blade slowly scraped the ground, drawing searing flames across the rusty floor. The Black Blade passed over the twenty-first carriage. The moment he stepped in, mechanical horns emitted a horrifying sound unlike any before. ¡°Guests¡­ since you¡¯ve come, don¡¯t leave¡­ let¡¯s cross the gutter together¡­ and reach the sea of flowers beyond¡­¡± Chen Qi scanned the surroundings, as the spiritual power filled with negative emotions permeated the entire cramped carriage. And at this moment, the old newspaper-reader had turned into black fragments! In his place was a young man with white hair lying on the floor. He was dressed in the latest Hunter uniform, with a new model collector¡¯s rifle hanging at his waist. At the same time, his legs were severely damaged, continuously oozing large amounts of dark brown blood. Seeing Chen Qi enter, the white-haired youth shed tears and cried out: ¡°Finally, finally someone came; I thought no other Hunters were coming! Please help me, my leg is ruined, give me a hand. I will reward you, my family is very wealthy, I can give you five million Shell Coins, and also precious Skill Cards!¡± ¡°Do you need help?¡± Chen Qi walked to his side, carefully sensing the spiritual power of the monster. As expected, it had already become a monster¡­ He placed the Deep Sea Water Elf on one of the seats. The monster youth before him was undoubtedly the body entrusted to him by the Navy Admiral to bring back. But now, that body was enveloped in the frenzy of the Lamp Phase Qi. Target on the commission found! However, judging by the Demonic Qi emanating from it, he had to play exorcist for a while first. Chen Qi excitedly spoke: ¡°Little guy, a reminder for you, this crack is a solitary one, there won¡¯t be two humans existing at the same time.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As the words fell, Chen Qi raised his head, smiled faintly, his hands gripping the Black Blade, then fiercely plunged it into the monster¡¯s head! Thwack! Blue Fire and black Qi were tearing incessantly! With a loud bang, the white youth¡¯s skin instantly turned to charcoal. In the final moment, its form twisted, turned into a shadow, and swiftly pulled back to create some distance. Boom, boom! A torrent of raging Lamp Phase Qi surged within the carriage. The whole carriage kept trembling! ¡°Humans!¡± At this moment, carrying negative emotions within the carriage, the monster¡¯s murmuring voice came again: ¡°You have chosen the path¡­ to death¡­¡± A flash of vivid inspiration sprang forth. Experience more on [You¡¯ve angered the forbidden presence on Train 8¡ªthe Lost of the Crack! Anomaly Index of the crack increased by 5%! Please be mindful of your safety!] Chapter 121 - 121 - 102: Shadow Release, Living Coffin Car Chapter 121 ¨C 102: Shadow Release, Living Coffin Car The surrounding air seemed to have solidified, leaving only the sound of a heartbeat echoing in his ears. Chen Qi focused his attention. As expected, this was the monster that had left every Hunter empty-handed. The instant after shouting its harsh words, the monster seemed to vanish without leaving any trace. In the narrow, dark carriage, black liquid kept dripping down. Hunter¡¯s Eye! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flashed with a glimmer of light, the surrounding Spiritual Power became clearer, and his movements slowed down. A trace of Spiritual Power mixed with negative emotions, like a banshee¡¯s breath, blew on the nape of his neck. It was an ambush! Clang! Qi Blade Great Rotation! Chen Qi spun to his left and unsheathed his blade, creating a beautiful Helical Slash in the air that blocked the monster¡¯s dual-hand attack. After the crisp sound of metal, the Rift Lost was knocked back several meters, leaving a black bloodstain on the floor. At this moment, Chen Qi finally saw the monster¡¯s true form. Its decaying body was wrapped in a thick, twisted shadow but still wore the Hunter¡¯s Clothes. Find exclusive stories on From its neck, a long worm-like mouth opened up. Its hands had transformed into sharp crimson mantis blades. Its aura of a Second-tier monster, with both high speed and strength, was terrifying for a First Order Hunter facing it alone in a rift. After the ambush failed, the Rift Lost laughed and said: ¡°Human body¡­ interesting, perhaps you can survive here like me.¡± It leaned forward as if preparing to dash, then burst out like lightning. Its sprint speed in that instant was beyond what the naked eye of an ordinary person could catch. Fortunately, under dynamic vision, it was merely the sprint of a hamster. Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Chen Qi swung his longsword, continuously blocking, then seized an opportunity, stabbing the monster¡¯s throat-mouth and lifting it up. In that airborne moment, the Rift Lost couldn¡¯t make any moves. All the monster¡¯s actions seemed so sluggish, all visible to his eyes. Then, in the moment of lifting, Chen Qi swiftly sheathed his sword, forming the posture of a Draw Sword Slash. See through, Ghost Fire Slash! The monster¡¯s body of the Rift Lost was torn again, spilling new blood. The Rift Lost crashed heavily onto the rusty seats. ¡°Is that it?¡± Chen Qi said with a smile. The power the Rift Lost displayed couldn¡¯t even entertain him. The Rift Lost now knelt on one knee, looking bedraggled. It hadn¡¯t expected Chen Qi to retaliate so forcefully in such a short time. The previous Hunters had fed the Rift Lost too many heads, giving it overconfidence. Chen Qi once again placed his black blade across his chest. After more than twenty days of practice, he had assimilated a ton of knowledge from the Hunter Yu Huo. Moves like See Through, Qi Blade Great Rotation, Draw Sword Slash, Stepping Forward Slash, Gale Breath Seal Slash, he had already grasped a few. Chen Qi adjusted his breathing, once again infusing Qi Power into his body. However, at this moment, something unexpected happened. The Rift Lost didn¡¯t attack, instead, it kept saying: ¡°You¡­ interesting¡­ you must¡­ stay and accompany me.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t¡­ let you die¡­ but will bind you¡­ so you feel the passage of centuries¡­ without leaving the carriage, doing nothing.¡± Not just words but more like an icy curse. An unprecedented shadowy aura emanated from the Rift Lost. It wasn¡¯t sorrow, nor hatred, but an even darker negative emotion: Despair. Rumble, rumble! The carriage seemed to start sobbing! Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the Rift Lost¡¯s eyes, Chen Qi remained just a Hunter falling into its trap. ¡°Something¡¯s wrong¡­¡± Chen Qi quickly backed off. ¡°You must stay!¡± The Rift Lost smashed its dual hands down, as if nailing the carriage with thick planks. Then, it let out a hoarse voice: ¡°Shadow Release¡­ Living Coffin Car.¡± As the words fell, the carriage¡¯s windows and doors were instantly sealed with black ink. The negative Spiritual Power also materialized, forming dozens of thick Shadow Hands. Chen Qi¡¯s pupils shrank, finding the scene unbelievable. Release techniques! Essentially, the Rift Lost before him was a Shadow Phase monster, born from a human¡¯s overwhelming negative emotions, using a human body as its core. Thus, its techniques had many similarities to those of humans. On the path of Transcendence, mastering a release technique was a crucial milestone. Release techniques required extensive practice, came with significant costs, and had stringent usage conditions. Some powerful release techniques could even warp space and directly affect one¡¯s mind. Like the Flower Witch¡¯s Flowers Blossom in Blood. And release techniques were named differently based on their Nature Form. Generally, a Blade Phase release was called Blade Release, while a Cup Phase release was called Cup Release¡­ Encountering a monster using a release technique in a D-tier rift? Chen Qi¡¯s mouth opened slightly in astonishment! Without special conditions, release techniques were the privilege of Third-order Transcendents. To use a release technique at the Second-tier, only a very few talents could do so! A Rift Lost in a D-tier rift was using a release technique right in front of him! Even in high-difficulty scenarios, this was extremely rare. Is this even reasonable! The entire carriage was painted with a thick layer of black liquid. The Rift Lost wielded its blood-soaked blade arms like an elegant conductor: ¡°Shadow Hand, go! Hold him down!¡± Sounds of rending air filled the room as numerous Shadow Hands attacked from all directions. The Rift Lost¡¯s Living Coffin Car had three effects. First, endless Shadow Hands emerging from the carriage, binding the enemy¡¯s limbs. Once caught, it induced despair and corroded the body. Second, the entire space would be sealed by powerful Shadow Phase energy, making escape difficult. Third, within this carriage, one would suffer constant negative emotional interference. Shadow Hands spawned continuously, the Rift Lost watching from a distance, sneering like it was observing a rabbit in a trap. Bang! Bang! Bang! Shadow Hands continuously attacked from the floor, the ceiling, and the windows. Chen Qi swung his sword in defense, but the attacks were too dense, forcing him to retreat continuously. Two fists were no match for a hundred hands! ¡°No, I must run, I must go home¡­¡± ¡°No, I will die¡­ I can¡¯t beat it.¡± ¡°I must¡­ run away, I¡¯m definitely no match for the Rift Lost¡­¡± ¡°If this continues, I won¡¯t be able to leave the train.¡± Chen Qi suddenly uttered a string of discouragements. A wave of inexplicable sadness spread through his mind. Wait, why am I saying these discouraging words? Chen Qi adjusted his breathing, stayed calm, and felt the Shadow Phase energy permeating the carriage. In an instant, he was already tainted by this despairing aura, leading to thoughts of escape and despair. ¡°Am I really scared by just this level?¡± Chen Qi bit down on his finger, using the pain to stay awake, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. At this moment, the Rift Lost, like a Hunter enjoying its prey¡¯s struggle, chuckled. It loved these sounds, these sounds of despair before the prey fled. Bang! A Shadow Hand grabbed Chen Qi¡¯s right arm, attempting to break through his Qi Power defense. Chen Qi gritted his teeth, his heartbeat quickening. Though he felt sadness, rationally analyzing, this minor level was far from killing him. It couldn¡¯t even force out his trump card. The Rift Lost was the challenger! It¡¯s just that the shadowy aura had eroded him. He needed to end this quickly, or there would be mental issues¡­ Chen Qi thought of something, pulling a blue gemstone from his backpack card. It was time to use this forbidden item. Chapter 122 - 122 - 103: Tentacles Entwine, First Battle of Residual Fire Touch, Pure Violence Chapter 122 ¨C 103: Tentacles Entwine, First Battle of Residual Fire Touch, Pure Violence ¡°` In the dim light, the blue gemstone in Chen Qi¡¯s hand seemed to sense the presence of the monster, writhing ceaselessly. ¡°Residual Fire Touch.¡± Chen Qi whispered softly, gently pressing down, concentrating Spiritual Power into the blue gemstone. Crash! The sound of the gemstone shattering. The blue gemstone instantly melted, turning into a great tide that surged towards his limbs, back, and heart, expelling the attacking Shadow Hands. Then, the blue tides slowly congealed, forming countless tiny black tentacles that adhered to his clothing and skin. Lastly, they became a ragged dark hunter¡¯s garment. Within just an instant, Chen Qi had equipped the Residual Fire Touch. From the outside, it looked like a rusty, tattered hunter¡¯s cloak covering his entire body. Inside, numerous tentacles had already entwined around his arms, thighs, and other important parts, providing him with a continuous supply of strength and speed. Chen Qi felt the flow of strength in his body. Due to the danger of the Residual Fire Touch, he had only worn it twice before, in the White Tree territory. ¡°It seems like something¡¯s not right¡­¡± Explore more stories with Chen Qi raised his right hand. His constitution had reached 25 points, meeting the minimum requirement for using the Residual Fire Touch. In theory, upon donning the Residual Fire Touch, the equipment skill Residual Fire Entwining should have been automatically activated, quickly generating a furious emotion, consuming his own stamina, and greatly enhancing his strength! However, now the garment only had a very small consumption¡­ ¡°Why? Could it be broken?¡± Chen Qi wondered in his mind. Upon reflection, it wasn¡¯t impossible for a rare, forbidden relic to have issues after a hundred years. But he wasn¡¯t given time to react. ¡°Human! Join me in eternity!¡± The Crack Lost One manipulated twenty Shadow Hands from above the roof, smashing down. These Shadow Hands continued their assault even as he was equipping his gear. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang bang bang! The Shadow Hands struck like spears, stabbing fiercely! Chen Qi instinctively dodged backward, easily evading these shadowy spears. ¡°It¡¯s not broken.¡± Chen Qi could clearly feel that his speed had increased under the enhancement of the Residual Fire Touch. At that moment, he suddenly realized something. It was because of Deep Sea Affinity. As flesh implants, the Residual Fire Touch had undergone a complete containment process and was a piece of equipment without consciousness. Despite this, due to its remaining properties, when Chen Qi put it on, it still demonstrated a certain level of affinity. Normally, an ordinary user would immediately enter Residual Fire Entwining mode upon wearing the touch due to its characteristics, consuming stamina. But because of Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Affinity, the Residual Fire Touch did not immediately enter the Residual Fire Entwining state. Simply put, he could wear this garment of the Residual Fire Touch in a normal state, consuming a small amount of stamina, to gain specific attribute enhancements. Bang bang bang! As he kept dodging, nearly a hundred Shadow Hands cornered Chen Qi in the dead angles of his compartment. ¡°It¡¯s over, human. You will spend this century with me,¡± said the Crack Lost One, its mouth curling into a smile, determined to turn its opponent into another corpse within the compartment. ¡°This is troublesome¡­ I hope Residual Fire Entwining works properly.¡± With no room left to retreat, a fierce look flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he expanded all his Qi Power to his garment. Residual Fire Touch was a Blade Phase equipment, requiring strong combat desire to drive it. Accompanied by the infusion of Spiritual Power and a fierce desire to fight. The tiny tentacles beneath the cloak grew sharply, emerging from the bottom of the garment. At the same time, more and more tentacles began entwining around his limbs, providing an unceasing supply of strength! And in an instant, blue residual fire burst forth violently! Residual Fire Entwining, activated! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flashed with crazed fire, and his lips curled into a mad smile. At this moment, he felt only the unceasing flow of strength and unfathomable speed! And a raging emotion surged within him, an urge to smash everything in sight into pieces! ¡°What in the world is this¡­¡± The Crack Lost One instinctively increased the frequency of its attacks and roared loudly: ¡°Shadow Hand Binding!¡± At this moment, the Crack Lost One abandoned the idea of capturing Chen Qi alive. Shadow Hands were born at the same time from the ground, the roof, and the windows. Chen Qi tossed aside the black Blade and resorted to a more brutally primal form of combat: Fists! Without any skill or weapons, relying solely on strength, he could pulverize the monster before him! Shadow Hands attacked like torrential rain from all around! ¡°Not enough, not enough, not enough!¡± Chen Qi kept throwing densely packed punches like a downpour! With the speed of his fists, he countered a hundred shadowy tentacles! In the blink of an eye! With the combination of Qi Power and strength, each punch emitted a sharp sonic boom. In a flash, the shadowy tentacles were reduced to pieces. ¡°???¡± ¡°` The crack wanderer tilted its head, watching the scene before it in disbelief. It couldn¡¯t even make out the previous punch¡¯s speed! However, before it could recover from its shock, a hand pressed against its neck. ¡°Had enough, little guy?¡± Like grasping a frail squirrel, Chen Qi grabbed the neck of the crack wanderer and then¡ªtoward the hard window above¡ª Slammed it fiercely!! The overwhelming force caused the entire carriage to shudder violently! The crack wanderer howled: ¡°You can¡¯t¡­¡± Enough nonsense, Chen Qi¡¯s right hand pinned the crack wanderer against the wall, and his right hand gathered Qi Power again. Boom! Boom! Boom! Three punches were thrown, and a heavy, muffled sound spread from the chest of the crack wanderer. Before the crack wanderer could finish speaking, bones shattered, and flesh splattered! The crack wanderer¡¯s body was splashed with copious amounts of blood, it raised its hand, and at this moment, it had no strength left to resist! Its roars grew weaker and eventually turned into feeble whimpers. Pure power suppression! It looked at Chen Qi with terror in its eyes. Beneath the dark black cloak, half-black tendrils kept emerging. From beneath the cloak, it only saw a pair of eyes, eyes that burned like a monster¡¯s. Like the legendary deep-sea monsters told of by sailors. It should have been the monster of the carriage, having absorbed Shadow Phase power from the Era of Darkness and the train, its body long since departed from human form. In this world, they were called monsters! In the time the crack re-emerged into the world, it displayed its monstrous strength, watched many powerful Hunters show desperation in their eyes, and killed them while they were still alive. Now, the crack wanderer felt the despair, as if it were the weak human who had fallen into a trap. [Crack Distortion Increase by 3%, the Crack Wanderer falls into despair! The power of its Shadow Phase within increases again!] It released its Shadow Power in an outburst of despair and roared: ¡°Coffin Hand!¡± Above the roof behind Chen Qi, a gurgling sound was heard, and once again, a gigantic Shadow Hand emerged. Its enormity, capable of firmly grasping a bear and then crushing it to smithereens! ¡°Residual Fire blooms.¡± Chen Qi did not turn around, but softly said. Behind him, from the cloak, eight giant transparent tendrils burning with Residual Fire emerged. Accompanied by the flames igniting! Like swatting a fly, the Shadow Hand was casually slapped away by the tendrils spreading from the cloak. Boom! The massive impact turned the crack wanderer¡¯s attack into dust. ¡°Is that all the strength you have¡­¡± Chen Qi laughed wildly. Now, it had been less than twenty seconds since he had activated Residual Fire Touch. And under the barrage of continuous heavy punches, even the core of the wanderer¡¯s heart had been revealed. ¡°The final blow!¡± Chen Qi adjusted his breathing, feeling the pain in his bones, and channeling Qi Power throughout his body. With his current constitution and Residual Fire Touch, he could only last for a maximum of 30 seconds¡­ ¡°I can¡¯t¡­ stay here any longer¡­ I will make you¡­¡± The crack wanderer tried to use the blade in its hand to attack Chen Qi, to break free from the constraints. However, all its struggles were automatically blocked by the eight tendrils of Residual Fire Bloom. Under absolute power, resistance was futile. In that moment, Chen Qi felt its desperate aura. A young man acting on impulse, wanting to become a legend above the vast sea, ending up tragically confined in this narrow train, waiting painfully for death. Eventually, this aura of despair resonated with the train, turning into the monster it was now. Although it spoke human language, in essence, it was merely a stack of despairing emotions. As instructed by the Navy Admiral, he needed to bring the body back as intact as possible. Defeating the core was the best approach. ¡°It¡¯s time to send you home!¡± Chen Qi clenched his right fist, which was concentrated with Qi Power. As his words fell, the struggles of the crack wanderer suddenly became slower. In the end, unexpectedly, it gave up on resisting. Boom! Without hesitation, he delivered the explosive punch that violently shattered the heart of the crack wanderer, which had been accumulating Shadow Phase power in its chest. With the breaking of the crack wanderer¡¯s heart, the previously restless carriage once again quieted down, and the crack wanderer, trapped here for ten long years, finally closed its weary eyes. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s over¡­¡± Chen Qi, feeling the pain from the tendrils wrapped around him, exhaled deeply. [You have defeated the Crack Wanderer¡­] Defeating the crack wanderer also meant the completion of Train Car No. 8. Chapter 123 - Chapter 123 ¨C 104: Shadow Charm [Defeated the Crack Lost One, Corruption Level reduced by 25%, gained 3500 Spiritual Points¡­] The crack dungeon gave a considerable amount of Spiritual Points. Chen Qi snapped his fingers ¡°Residual Fire Envelop, stop.¡± As the tiny blue flames on his body extinguished, the blood-red color in his eyes gradually faded. Chen Qi looked around. In the recent battle, the entire train car had turned into ruins. He picked up the black blade from the ground and then sat down on the wreckage of a chair. Suddenly, he asked himself ¡°Why did I throw away the blade?¡± Thinking carefully, it seemed to be just a simple reason It felt more exhilarating to fight that way! As a forbidden artifact of the Blade Phase, Residual Fire Touch not only consumed a significant amount of physical strength but also had a major side effect. That is, when in the state of being enveloped by Residual Fire, it brought an unimaginable anger. Arrogance, madness, and other states would continue to breed under the rage. These emotions would severely affect judgment in normal combat, leading to some irrational behaviors. Temporary rampage feels great, but the aftermath is like cremation. If worn for even longer, he might even attack indiscriminately, friend or foe. Attack whoever he sees, slash whoever he sees! Although in the game forums, this kind of rage that attacks teammates was very popular among players, especially when about to clear a level. Slashing both teammates and the boss together!! But for Chen Qi, this rage could potentially pose a considerable risk. Imagine if the Flower Witch was right beside him while treating him. He laughed crazily and said, ¡°A mere witch, nothing special, let me test your depth,¡± and then slashed at her with the black blade. Given his current power. The consequences were unimaginable¡­ Chen Qi shivered. However, compared to the excessive power provided under the Residual Fire Envelop state, the cost of rage was already quite small. Moreover, in Chen Qi¡¯s view, rage wasn¡¯t solely a side effect. Some Blade Release techniques also required the emotion of rage. Just as only magic can counter magic, rage could also resist some mental techniques. For example, here, he successfully resisted the desperate mental erosion from the Shadow Phase. Even, if combined with some other items, it could build a special play style. ¡°Hope to find an item to offset the side effects of Blade Phase equipment in the future; my shoulder hurts¡­¡± Chen Qi touched his shoulder, feeling the fatigue from his body. His body was overextended¡­ Residual Fire Envelop overdrew the body¡¯s strength, combined with the power of the equipment itself, leading to unprecedented agility and strength. And this overdrawing affected every inch below the head. Just twenty seconds of Residual Fire Envelop had pushed his physical capabilities to an extreme! In the non-¡®Residual Fire Envelop¡¯ state, thanks to Deep Sea Affinity, Residual Fire Touch still provided agility and strength bonuses, but it continued to drain physical strength. ¡°Can¡¯t hold on anymore, can¡¯t wear it again¡­¡± Chen Qi, like an elegant magician, pulled up the shirt grasped at his chest. The shirt in his hand gradually turned into blue waves and finally condensed into a blue gem. Then, Chen Qi put the blue gem and the corpse of the Crack Lost One back into the backpack card. As the Crack Lost One died, the entrances and exits of the car reopened. The difficulty of car No. 8 was due to corruption. The condition to clear the level was to reach the driver¡¯s cab and pull the train¡¯s parking lever. In other words, theoretically, car No. 8 just needed to find the differences and could be cleared without fighting at all. But the Crack Lost One changed everything. The Crack Lost One was the reason so many Hunters died tragically. ¡°Hope the road ahead is safe and there won¡¯t be another Lost One.¡± Chen Qi cautiously proceeded to the front car according to the guide. The journey was very smooth, and three minutes later, he reached the train¡¯s driver¡¯s cab. ¡°Finally here, it should be this¡­¡± Chen Qi found the red parking lever. Gripping it with all his strength, he pulled it back hard. Rumble! Rumble! The entire car jolted violently, lights flickered, and items on the shelves wobbled, making a chaotic clattering noise. As the train¡¯s braking system activated, its speed slowly decreased. [You have stopped the train, Corruption Level reduced by 10%, crack cleared!] Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead, smiling slightly ¡°Cleared!¡± [Crack settlement in progress¡­] [Corruption Level reduced by 35% in total, current Corruption Level 16%.] [Stop it: Pulled the parking lever, reward +40% Perfect Pathfinder: You didn¡¯t enter any wrong cars during the journey, reward +40%, increased chance of getting Lamp Phase rewards. Embodiment of Fear: You made the car¡¯s horrifying monsters feel fear, reward +20% Monster Slayer: You defeated the biggest danger in the crack, the corrupted Crack Lost One, reward +80%] [Settlement complete, overall rating S! Obtained a No. 8 train-exclusive skill card chest and a Lamp Phase skill card chest.] Perfect! Chen Qi excitedly rubbed his hands. Achieving a perfect clearance rating in such a high-difficulty level even on the game forum would get him called a big shot by all the newcomers! [Do you wish to draw a Lamp Phase skill card, 20% rare, 80% epic] Lamp Phase skill card chest! Chen Qi¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Many Lamp Phase skill cards were enhanced by inspiration. Over the past twenty days, Chen Qi had been practicing meditation, increasing his inspiration by 10 points. Discover stories with Adding the previous Pale Potion, his inspiration reached an astonishing 60 points! Even the Mage apprentices of the White Tower Federation who had been practicing meditation since childhood might not surpass him in inspiration. ¡°Draw!¡± Chen Qi said excitedly. A card with a candle flame back, burning like fire, appeared in his hand. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The card face depicted a lantern traveler accompanied by a white dove, passing through a car scene. [You have obtained the Lamp Phase skill card ¡®White Dove Perception¡¯.] [White Dove Perception Lv1 Nature Form: Lamp Usage requirement: Mastery of basic meditation and inspiration reaching 30. Effect: You can spread your spiritual power, extending your vision, significantly enhancing perception ability, and detecting the flow of spiritual power. Even with your eyes closed, you can still perceive all changes around you. At the same time, you gain a very small probability of danger premonition. Note: This skill is enhanced by inspiration.] Finally, a perception skill! Chen Qi was overjoyed. Previously, the Hunter¡¯s Eye, which he got, was also a perception skill but mainly focused on enhancing vision. But its perception of blind spots was very weak. If he encountered an enemy adept at hiding their presence and attacking from behind, he had no solution at all. Fairly good skill! Chen Qi excitedly accepted the card. [Do you wish to draw another No. 8 train-exclusive skill card?] Draw again! Chen Qi excitedly tapped to draw again, and a card appeared in his hand like ink. The card back showed the reflection of a rat, while the front displayed a dark female figure in the car with a blush on her face, facing a shadow. What kind of card is this? Chen Qi looked at the card¡¯s description. [Shadow Charm: Nature Form: Flower, Shadow Usage requirement: Inspiration reaching 25 Effect: Increases your dark affinity while exuding a unique charm, making shadow-type monsters willing to stay on you. Additionally, in darkness, your stealth ability is enhanced! Note: Turn off the light, and the night sneaks into your bed. Don¡¯t you find the wriggling shadows adorable?] Another charm card? Chen Qi was secretly shocked. Am I fated with charm skill cards? Earlier, the Dragon Charm card he got had been gathering dust in the storage due to the lack of a dragon bloodline. Now, another charm card appeared. At this rate, he would transform into an enchanting demon¡­ Chen Qi helplessly complained. If he were in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, which has many desires, these two charm cards would fetch an astronomical price. Fortunately, unlike Dragon Charm, this skill card had less strict usage conditions. Moreover, even excluding the effect of attracting shadow-type monsters, the ability to stay hidden in darkness was quite useful. Whether sailing on the sea or adventuring on an island, darkness was everywhere. Great stuff! Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and used both skill cards. Chapter 124 - 124 - 105 An’s ’Treat Chapter 124 ¨C 105 An¡¯s ¡¯Treat ¡°[You have acquired Dove Perception Lv1]¡± ¡°[You have acquired Shadow Charm Lv1]¡± A flood of knowledge suddenly emerged within his mind. Both skills could be upgraded and Chen Qi checked the Spiritual Power Points he had accumulated. The Spiritual Power Points obtained from the crack, along with those he saved from his daily tasks and those used for upgrading his meditation method, totaled 5000 Spiritual Power Points! That was enough to upgrade both skills. Chen Qi decisively used his Spiritual Power Points to upgrade his skills. ¡°[Your Dove Perception has increased to Lv3 and gained a minor perception passive effect, improving your perception ability.]¡± ¡°[Your Shadow Charm has increased to Lv3 and gained a minor dark concealment passive effect, enhancing your concealment and affinity abilities.]¡± In an instant, 4000 Spiritual Points vanished like smoke. Chen Qi felt the vast knowledge in his mind. Two Skill Cards, one enhanced his perceptual abilities and the other his concealment abilities! Of course, the most significant gain from this journey to the crack was the Occupation Card promised by the navy admiral, Old White Dove. Although he was a bit heavy-handed, he had indeed successfully completed the commission! A prompt popped up. ¡°[The crack will close in one hour.]¡± After packing up, Chen Qi prepared to leave the crack. Unlike a normal crack, after stopping, the shadow creatures from the entire Train No. 8 became restless. Therefore, he would encounter many shadow monsters on the way back. But for Chen Qi now, these monsters were merely a matter of one slash. Chen Qi cleared from the head to the tail of the carriage, earning 1000 Spiritual Points. Half an hour later, he reached the first carriage. He pushed open the car door and stepped out of Train No. 8. Chen Qi raised his hand to shield his eyes from the dazzling sunlight. Once off the train, a breath of fresh air hit his face. Chen Qi took a deep breath; the cool air instantly filled his lungs and dispelled the stale air of the carriage. This world was more comfortable. Chen Qi smiled and said, ¡°At this time, I should head back to Maro Town, rest for the night, and just in time for a free meal at An¡¯s.¡± He steered his small houseboat toward Maro Town. ¡­ ¡­ Maro Town. The daylight slowly dimmed, and the sky was painted a warm, orange-red hue, reflecting off the sea and resembling a beautiful ink painting. At this moment, near the dock, a large pot was placed on a patch of grass, surrounded by many cooking tools, seasonings, and numerous luxurious ingredients. Thirteen people were gathered around it. They were the Hammer Phase craftsmen building the defensive structures and weather tower of Maro Town. After consulting, to celebrate the initial completion of Maro Town¡¯s defenses, they decided to have a lavish feast tonight! At that moment, An was sitting quietly on a rock, reading a book, waiting for Chen Qi¡¯s return. A white-haired, bearded craftsman resembling a dwarf looked around. Second-tier Hammer Phase dwarf, an occupation that affects appearance and was not uncommon in Shell Country. The dwarf craftsman, starving, said, ¡°Teacher An, what are you waiting for? If we start cooking now, we can eat straight away tonight!¡± ¡°Please wait a moment, I want to wait for a chef friend¡­¡± The dwarf craftsman¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Teacher An, isn¡¯t your father a tavern owner? He should be good at cooking, why not let him do it?¡± An frowned, her usually calm face looking as if she had seen a terrifying demon, ¡°You wouldn¡¯t want to eat the food my father makes.¡± An closed her book and explained to everyone, ¡°It¡¯s a chef friend of mine and a Transcendent Chef who has been featured in the newspapers. If we can wait for him, we will have a delicious feast tonight.¡± ¡°A chef who has been in the newspapers! Really¡­¡± Everyone patted their bellies. Transcendent Chefs were very rare! The leading dwarf craftsman swallowed hard. He had heard that recently, at the pier of Moonstone City, there was an extremely cost-effective and delicious Water Elf restaurant, reasonably priced and wonderfully tasty. Unfortunately, they were stuck on Maro Island to construct the weather detection tower! The food in Maro Town was disastrously bad. Nothing but salted fish! They were willing to wait for a Transcendent Chef¡¯s cooking! The dwarf craftsman waited for three minutes and then anxiously asked, ¡°Teacher An, may I ask what the Transcendent Chef is doing, and how long will it take for him to arrive?¡± An replied softly, ¡°He went to deal with the crack on Train No. 8, and if all goes well, he should be here in two hours.¡± ¡°Two hours¡­ Train No. 8!¡± The dwarf craftsman exclaimed in shock. That crack had already caused many deaths! The dwarf craftsman asked doubtfully, ¡°Can we really wait for him? I heard from someone who escaped the train that there is a humanoid monster in that crack that can manipulate shadow power!¡± ¡°A humanoid monster?¡± An¡¯s pupils shrank slightly, her briefing to Chen Qi contained no information on any humanoid monster. She immediately inquired, ¡°Can you elaborate?¡± The dwarf craftsman stroked his thick white beard and muttered, ¡°That person, terrified, told me that just when he was about to complete the challenge, he encountered a crying young man who then transformed into a monster. That monster¡¯s strength has reached the level of a Second-order Transcendent! Can you believe it? A crack that only allows First-order Transcendents has a Second-order monster.¡± ¡°Second-order Transcendent¡­¡± An¡¯s brow furrowed even more. With a normal Train No. 8, one could complete the challenge just by having high inspiration, even without needing different observations, just by observing the spiritual field. Thus, she felt confident in Chen Qi¡¯s inspiration and his ability to easily overcome the challenge. But if there was a Second-order humanoid monster, the situation would be completely different. Was she being too confident? An regretted a twinge of self-blame; she hadn¡¯t known about this information. She should have spent more time gathering more information before allowing Chen Qi to enter the crack. What if Chen Qi were to be seriously injured because of this information? An regretfully bit her nail, as the new mentor in Maro Town, she clearly had been negligent. ¡°I hope nothing goes wrong¡­¡± Just then, she heard a familiar voice from behind her. ¡°Teacher An, may I ask what you¡¯re planning to eat tonight?¡± Chen Qi greeted everyone with a smile. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Ah!?¡± An turned around, her deep blue eyes staring blankly at Chen Qi: ¡°That was fast¡­¡± It wasn¡¯t even dark yet, and he had already returned! An asked curiously: ¡°How was it?¡± Chen Qi rubbed his sore shoulders: ¡°It was somewhat challenging, but luckily I was a cut above and just managed to get through!¡± ¡°You got through¡­¡± Discover hidden content at .com An¡¯s mouth fell open slightly, then she smiled, relieved; it seemed her worries had been needless. Chen Qi¡¯s development might be better than she had anticipated. The dwarven craftsmen and others also stared wide-eyed: ¡°Are you kidding? You¡¯re saying you, got through the Number 8 Train crack?¡± The crack affected the establishment of barrier-type defense facilities. They had been troubled by the Number 8 Train crack lately and were well aware of its terrifying nature. They never expected that many people they had sent couldn¡¯t solve the issue. Yet a chef had done it so nonchalantly. Chen Qi looked at everyone¡¯s astonished expressions and said calmly: ¡°As long as the inspiration is high, this crack isn¡¯t tough.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± The craftsmen looked at each other, stunned. After they had eaten, they definitely had to check out the Number 8 Train crack themselves. ¡°The first thing after getting through the crack was to have a feast to celebrate.¡± An stood up and took out a bird¡¯s carcass from her backpack card: ¡°Qi, you arrived just in time, I wonder if you¡¯re free to join us for a meal, we really need a chef.¡± I knew it, there¡¯s no such thing as a free dinner¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his hands together and agreed to An¡¯s request. Since he had come ashore, the usually calm An had been looking at him like he was a delicious meal. After eating the meal prepared by Chen Qi, An realized even more that the food in Maro Town was truly subpar. An said happily: ¡°To trouble you, what about half of a Skyfire Bird as payment for cooking?¡± ¡°Skyfire Bird?¡± Chen Qi was suddenly startled. Like the Ghost Fire Fish, Skyfire Birds were extremely dangerous creatures. In terms of danger, they were comparable to sea overlords. Skyfire Birds were very cunning, preferring to attack from a high altitude. They only descended to capture their prey after confirming their prey was scorched. For a small houseboat like Chen Qi¡¯s, encountering a Skyfire Bird meant sheer bad luck. Also, the meat juice of the Skyfire Bird was delicious, a rare ingredient indeed. After being cooked, it provided a small resistance to flame and an enhancement to the constitution! It was also one of the most ideal ingredients for Transcendent chefs to cook with. Chen Qi asked in amazement, ¡°Teacher An, where did you get the Skyfire Bird,¡± An spoke calmly: ¡°Because I bought a new spell book, I¡¯ve been a bit short on money lately. I originally planned to hunt a sea overlord, get some of its scales by going to the places where they frequently appear. However, unfortunately, I didn¡¯t find the sea overlord, and there was no sign of it on the ocean; eventually, I was lucky to come across this Skyfire Bird.¡± Sea overlord¡­ Chen Qi kept his expression steady and swallowed. An actually planned to hunt a sea overlord! If it were a regular Third-order Transcendent, it would be difficult to defeat a sea overlord. However, An was a high-achieving graduate of the Bei Country Royal University. Now, the sea overlord was just a child; the outcome could be unimaginable if it really encountered An. Fortunate indeed¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief internally. Lately, the sea overlord had been in his White Tree Sanctuary, eating the fish feed he bought every day, nearly becoming a homebody. As a result, the likelihood of An catching it was not high. Chen Qi took the Skyfire Bird and chuckled: ¡°That¡¯s really lucky, Skyfire Bird is indeed a Transcendent delicacy!¡± Why do you two speak so effortlessly about such daunting tasks? The craftsmen were dumbfounded, one smoothly handled the Skyfire Bird, the other nonchalantly got through the Number 8 Train. At the moment, a watching dwarven craftsman furrowed his brows and advised: ¡°Teacher An, I advise you to give up on hunting the sea overlord. Haven¡¯t you read the newspaper? Recently, a beast from the Sea God Pirate Group, along with the sea overlord, obliterated an iron steamship! Even if you can defeat the sea overlord, if you antagonize the existence behind the sea overlord, it¡¯s unthinkable.¡± An softly said, ¡°That¡¯s also true.¡± Wait, could this monster of the Sea God Pirate Group be referring to me? Chen Qi hadn¡¯t expected that his affairs could reach the craftsmen of Maro Town. That¡¯s the influence of newspapers. However, if An really antagonized the terrifying existence behind the sea overlord, the consequences indeed could be unthinkable! I might actually die¡­ Chen Qi picked up the knife and began chopping vegetables at the campsite. It was time to showcase his culinary skills! The craftsmen immediately drooled shamelessly. An said nothing but sat on a rock, quietly waiting for Chen Qi to cook. Chapter 125 - 125 - 106: Crying Cat Head Chapter 125 ¨C 106: Crying Cat Head Snap, snap! ¡°It¡¯s time to showcase real skills.¡± Chen Qi donned his apron and began chopping vegetables. Each knife stroke was swift, precise, and fierce. In less than ten minutes, ingredients enough for twenty people were neatly placed in bowls. Next, Chen Qi started the stove, sprinkled the seasonings, and began stir-frying. Secret technique, single-handed wok toss! Under high heat, each stir was like a dancing note, his actions incredibly skillful. The aroma was already coming out. Plating. Finally, using his dark skills, he concocted a sauce with the soul seasoning and poured it! In an instant, the fragrance of the meat and vegetables danced like a culinary goddess in the flames, beckoning everyone. The onlooking craftsmen couldn¡¯t help but drool. Even An, who was engrossed in her book, couldn¡¯t resist taking a sniff! This was the complete version of Transcendent cooking, coupled with the power of soul seasoning! Chen Qi completed a series of dishes in one go. Braised abalone, strawberry jam bread, potato-sauce roasted beef ribs, vegetable soup, egg pudding, lobster, stir-fried pork¡­ The once empty table was instantly filled. The overlapping aromas became even richer! Couldn¡¯t resist anymore! The dwarf craftsman was the first to speak: ¡°Everyone, I¡¯m a simple man, forget dining etiquette, I¡¯ll start first.¡± ¡°Me too!¡± ¡­ ¡°Take your time.¡± Chen Qi smiled, feeling a sense of accomplishment when someone wanted to eat the food he¡¯d made. After days of practice, his skills had greatly improved! The dwarf craftsman took a bite of the beef rib mixed with potato sauce, his cheeks turning a mesmerized red. Fragrant, so very fragrant! The dwarf craftsman praised: ¡°Buddy, you¡¯re amazing, not only is your food delicious, but you can also pass through Train No. 8.¡± The others joined in. ¡°Yeah, I wonder if you have a chef rating, I heard there¡¯s a chef competition in Moonstone City, and the winner gets top-tier ingredients, you should totally join!¡± ¡°The chef competition, that¡¯s in more than a month, right? I¡¯ll find time to participate.¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t chat much, he started preparing the last transcendent ingredient. Even though his constitution had far surpassed ordinary people, the Phoenix Firebird ingredient could still provide a significant boost. Therefore, he decided to showcase his complete culinary skills! Add devil¡¯s chili and Phoenix Firebird! Under high heat, a dish was perfectly formed! [You have cooked Stir-fried Devil¡¯s Chili Phoenix Firebird (Extra Spicy Version), gained 150 Spiritual Points!] An looked at the final dish, her blue eyes flashing red. This dish was full of chili peppers. No, to be accurate, the chili peppers had a little bit of dish! What should she eat next? An lifted her head and stared at Chen Qi with kitten-like eyes, calmly saying: ¡°Shouldn¡¯t there be some sugar?¡± ¡°No need!¡± Chen Qi gave a cool smile, adding some chili powder with soul seasoning, professionally explaining: ¡°This transcendent ingredient has a fire attribute, it perfectly matches with the devil¡¯s chili, the spicier it is, the more it can stimulate the ingredient¡¯s power!¡± An couldn¡¯t argue, softly saying: ¡°Indeed, transcendent power always comes at a price¡­¡± Not a problem, just one dish, An tremblingly picked up a chopstick, grabbed a bird leg, and ate it. ¡°It should be fine¡­¡± Chen Qi tried it as well. The next second, their tongues burst into flames! Powerful! Chen Qi reacted quickly, taking a gulp of water. Though it was a bit spicy, overall, it tasted pretty good. His condition was bearable! Chen Qi curiously asked: ¡°How is it?¡± ¡°Not bad, I can handle spicy foods pretty well, and I¡¯ve had professional fire resistance training¡­¡± An, at this moment, had turned into a white, crying kitten¡¯s head because of the spiciness. More precisely, a burning, crying kitten¡¯s head. Spiciness and transcendent power erupted on their taste buds! ¡°Wooo..wooo¡­¡± Thud! The usually calm An was rolling around on the ground. This was the price of extracting transcendent power! Chen Qi stifled his laughter. A moment later, a prompt appeared before him. [You consumed the transcendent ingredient Phoenix Firebird, Constitution +3, gained minor burning resistance.] Now, Ghost Fire Oil had become an important weapon coating for Chen Qi. Minor burning resistance was quite a decent attribute boost. Moreover, the meat of the Phoenix Firebird was really good. If it weren¡¯t for the devil¡¯s chili, it would¡¯ve been a really nice dish. Deliciousness and pain coexisted. The two of them regained their composure and started eating the normal dishes. Out of control¡­ An calmed down, blushing, wiping away the tears from the corner of her eyes, and sat back on her small chair. An was born into a commoner family, and to avoid being looked down upon at the Royal University, she always paid great attention to her manners. She didn¡¯t expect that the etiquette she had maintained for years would be defeated by a dish. Fortunately, the other dishes were really tasty! ¡°Delicious.¡± An happily ate a piece of fruit pudding and asked: ¡°By the way, Qi, who commissioned you to go to Train No. 8, was it that Navy Admiral Old Bai Ou?¡± ¡°!¡± Chen Qi was shocked that she knew about this. ¡°Yes, after finishing the meal, I¡¯m planning to head back to Moonstone City, go to the navy office, and find Old Bai Ou to complete the commission.¡± An curiously asked: ¡°What¡¯s the commission? Is it a second-tier occupation card?¡± Although it seemed unbelievable, in An¡¯s spiritual vision, Chen Qi already possessed the strength to advance to the second tier! You guessed it too accurately¡­ Chen Qi nodded: ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a Lamp Phase occupation card¡­¡± Lamp Phase! An was taken aback. In Shell Country, besides the news agency and the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, almost no other large-scale Lamp Phase organizations existed. And these two exclusive organizations, even with their small numbers, still had a shortage of internal occupation cards. Some seniors with enough experience and strength had waited ten years without receiving the promised promotion occupation card. And the White Tower Federation, which controlled the origin-level Hunter organization [Lighthouse], had no intention of recruiting outsiders in this era. Even at Bei Country Royal University, Lamp Phase wasn¡¯t very popular. As a novice mentor, An had rarely seen Lamp Phase occupation cards: ¡°Are you sure? Lamp Phase organizations are very rare, and maintaining the Lamp Phase principles means you can¡¯t live a peaceful life.¡± Unlike the first choice, the nature of a second-tier occupation card was crucial. It was like choosing a major in university. Although the book Extraordinary Path recorded that there were ways to remedy a wrong nature choice. The cost of making such corrections was prohibitively expensive, not something an ordinary person could bear. Chen Qi smiled bitterly. In An¡¯s eyes, choosing Lamp Phase had a bleak future and made it hard to live a peaceful life. Where the heart goes, so goes the nature. Sometimes, a person¡¯s nature choice disregards the future. Besides, in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, the world was heading toward destruction and the peaceful era was ending. In such times, only those who kept moving forward could reach the pinnacle. Peace, what was that? Fighting and adventure were the real deals! Lamp Phase was a pretty good choice. To Chen Qi, it was one of the best choices. Chen Qi looked up at the slightly bright moon in the sky: ¡°This world is vast, I still want to see more.¡± Not satisfied with a peaceful life? An recalled many legends of the sea: ¡°I see¡­¡± In fact, her intuition told her that Lamp Phase was indeed a good choice. Lamp Phase was both an explorer and a guide. In An¡¯s memory, there were quite a few legendary figures in the Lamp Phase. Legend had it that the Ice Witch¡¯s occupation card was a legendary-grade Ice Lamp Phase card. The strength of Lamp Phase Transcendents was not weak. Due to the lack of support from transcendent organizations, the hardest part of the Lamp Phase path was the difficulty of advancing. But in the Crack Tide, personal advancement no longer depended on transcendent organizations or noble patronage but on one¡¯s own strength. Under the Crack Tide, anything was possible. Even without joining a transcendent organization, unimaginable monsters could still be born, just like the legendary Deep Sea Hunter. Not a bad choice, An shifted the topic, requesting: ¡°By the way, Qi, can you give me a ride to Moonstone City later? I happen to be heading there as well.¡± Chen Qi asked curiously: ¡°Going to Moonstone City, for what? An patted her empty pockets: S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Do you know about the recent major navy operation?¡± Chen Qi asked puzzledly: ¡°Major navy operation?¡± An explained: ¡°In the Crack Sea, according to the meteorological bureau¡¯s findings, a large number of cracks have formed in the forbidden Sea Demon Gorge due to the Sea Demon¡¯s song, many powerful figures have fallen there, which means, besides the cracks themselves, there are many sunken relics, attracting countless adventurers.¡± An looked out to the distant sea: ¡°I¡¯m also planning to go to the Sea Demon Gorge to make some money.¡± ¡°Sea Demon Gorge?¡± Chen Qi took out a sea chart from his backpack card. Sea Demon Gorge was located beyond the near sea, further into the Crack Sea. From the game forums, he remembered it was a place with many dungeons. But at the same time, it was home to many dangerous sea beasts. The most famous of which were the Sea Demons that resembled humans. The Sea Demons¡¯ songs were powerful mental attacks, capable of driving people to kill each other! An continued explaining: ¡°Personally, I can¡¯t pass through the dangerous Sea Demon Gorge, so I¡¯m planning to go to the navy office in Moonstone City and hitch a ride on the navy ships. My spells should be quite helpful.¡± ¡°Teacher An, your spells can outperform fifty cannons no problem.¡± Chen Qi said, while assessing his own strength. With his current strength, he should be able to safely set foot in the Crack Sea. An leaned in closer, softly saying: ¡°Moreover, according to the latest White Dove newspaper report, the Witch is likely to head to the Sea Demon Gorge.¡± ¡°Do you think I won¡¯t encounter the Witch? Although the possibility is low since the Witch is always mysterious.¡± An finished eating a whole piece of fruit pudding. The dwarf craftsman eating beside them suddenly said: ¡°You better hope not, if any of you meets the Flower Witch, there might not even be a corpse left, turned into residue in her alchemy pot.¡± Witch, how terrifying. To the life-cherishing dwarf craftsman, he wished never to encounter such powerful beings in his life, regardless of their nature. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± An was silent for a moment, then nodded, raising her glass to Chen Qi: ¡°Let¡¯s hope neither of us encounters the Witch, cheers to surviving!¡± I¡¯ve already been targeted by the Witch, Chen Qi thought bitterly, raising his glass: ¡°Yes, cheers to surviving!¡± Clink! In the midst of everyone¡¯s cheers, the clinking glasses produced a crisp sound! Unknowingly, night had deepened. The food on the dining table was finished by everyone, even the plates licked clean. Chen Qi returned to his small houseboat and slept for a while. The next day at noon. ¡°Qi!¡± At the dock, An had changed into a convenient white shirt and trousers, holding a wooden magic wand taller than herself, and waved to him. She lightly stepped onto Chen Qi¡¯s small boat. ¡°It¡¯s time to collect the reward.¡± Continue reading at .com Chen Qi started the small houseboat, heading to Moonstone City. Chapter 126 - 126 - 107 Second-tier Shadow Phase Occupation Card Chapter 126 ¨C 107 Second-tier Shadow Phase Occupation Card ¡­ ¡­ Moonstone City, Navy Office. In an office filled with sea charts and schedules. Admiral Bai Ou sat in his chair, lighting a cigarette. He shook his head in frustration, as recent clashes between the Navy and pirate groups mostly ended in failure. They had neglected the pirates for too long, and by the time they were prepared to deal with them, these pirates had already grown from small fry into massive man-eating sharks. Among the four great pirate emperors, the young Ice Demon Pirate Group was somewhat weaker. Moreover, due to the Navy¡¯s internal conflict years ago, the Navy had been weakened for too long. ¡°Nothing but trouble. I should have become an edge hunter back then, gone to the frontier for a couple of years, and now I could have retired. Sigh, I should have retired long ago.¡± Bai Ou exhaled a puff of smoke. In his troubles, he also recalled his wife¡¯s nagging. To retrieve their son¡¯s body, his wife wanted him to post the commission to the entire Hunter Association, spread it throughout Moonstone City! Furthermore, she had grabbed him by the neck, demanding the body be reclaimed before their son¡¯s death anniversary! Otherwise, the powerful family behind her, which controlled the Magic Bullet Company, would personally issue a hefty commission! Bai Ou shook his head, muttering to himself: ¡°The law cannot be violated. If people knew an Admiral was using so many resources for a dead person, how would that look¡­¡± The Navy¡¯s reputation was already bad enough; he didn¡¯t want to add more fuel to the fire. ¡°A transcendent capable of clearing Train No. 8, where to find such a person?¡± Just then, Bai Ou suddenly sensed a familiar aura. The aura of the Cup Phase, the smell of cooking. Could it be? He stood up, pushed open the office door, and curiously headed downstairs. Sure enough, in the luxurious reception room downstairs, he saw a young black-haired boy and a white-haired girl. He didn¡¯t recognize the white-haired girl, but her white uniform indicated she was an excellent student in the Mage program at the Bei Country Royal University. And the black-haired boy was the chef he had commissioned! Their presence here must mean he had likely completed the commission! Pei Lu had not lied, this person was indeed capable¡­ A weight lifted off Bai Ou¡¯s chest. After arriving in Moonstone City, Chen Qi and An had no hesitation, going directly to Bai Ou¡¯s Navy office. The receptionist said to Chen Qi and An: ¡°Please wait a moment. Mr. Bai Ou is on his lunch break. I will notify him in an hour.¡± Wait for what! Bai Ou immediately spoke: ¡°Young chef and miss, good afternoon.¡± Bai Ou could not wait to complete this commission, then go back and report to his wife. Chen Qi turned his head in surprise, they had just arrived and were already noticed. An was a bit nervous, as it was her first time meeting a Navy Admiral. Chen Qi winked at Bai Ou. It was really done¡­ Bai Ou coughed twice: ¡°Please follow me upstairs, we can talk there.¡± An tilted her head slightly, wondering why she was called. She was just passing by! Chen Qi and An followed Bai Ou up the spiral staircase, through the corridor, and into Bai Ou¡¯s office. An office piled with scattered files. Chen Qi retrieved the Lost One¡¯s body from his backpack card. A mangled, unrecognizable corpse. Despite this, Bai Ou immediately recognized the identity of the corpse, gently caressing its cold and decayed face. He bent down, straightened the hair and clothes of the body, and picked up a blanket to cover it. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± After a long while, Bai Ou looked up and calmly said: ¡°Thank you, chef. I will now get your commission reward.¡± Bai Ou went to the safe, taking out a key to search for the occupation card. Chen Qi rubbed his hands in anticipation. In the New Sun game, unless relying on transcendent organizations, the occupation cards received were mostly a matter of luck. Though the boosts from second-tier occupation cards were not much, they were enough to build an initial combat system. Hopefully, it¡¯s a combat-related occupation card¡­ Chen Qi hoped. His first-tier occupation was chef, a purely supportive occupation card. For him, the best choice was to get a combat-related occupation card. Bai Ou retrieved a card with interlaced light and dark, along with a delicate silver box, from his safe. ¡°Thank you again. Although this occupation card differs slightly from a traditional Lamp Phase card, it is still a very good one.¡± Bai Ou handed the iron box and the card to Chen Qi. Chen Qi looked at the card. The back of the card showed a burning candle, casting an infinitely deep shadow under its light. Continue reading stories on The shadow squirmed, as if hiding a demon within. It was a rare Lamp-Shadow Phase occupation card¡­ Chen Qi examined the front of the card. The front depicted in tarot card style, a figure in black soaked in blood, gazing at distant stars over a pile of corpses. How rare¡­ Chen Qi was taken aback. As a strategy content creator, he couldn¡¯t instantly recall this occupation card. A special prompt appeared before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. [The Traveling Shadow Assassin Rank: Second Nature Form: Lamp, Shadow Usage Conditions: 30 Inspiration points, First Order occupation card fully digested Passive Skills: Assassin¡¯s Talent (Shadow): Enhanced reaction ability, slight augmentation to shadow and concealment skills, meanwhile, slight increase in shadow phase skill comprehension. Note: I am an emotionless assassin. Traveling Will (Lamp): Slight resistance to mental attacks, slight enhancement to lamp and perception skills, slight increase in lamp skill comprehension. Note: No one can stop my journey! Active Skills: Dark Concealment: In the darkness, you can hide your sound, appearance, and even the aura of your spiritual power. Note: After this job, I¡¯ll retire and see the outside world.] ¡°Such a long occupation card name¡­¡± Chen Qi grumbled. This occupation card seemed to be a special variant of the Shadow Phase assassin. He then examined the Shadow Assassin¡¯s skills. Two passive skills, one active skill. The most important aspect of a second-tier occupation card was its passive skills. The slight increase in comprehension for both Lamp and Shadow Phase skills, though minimal, was crucial! Except for some legendary transcendent relics or opportunities, comprehension in Nature Form skills could only be acquired through occupation cards. Even a small increase was a huge breakthrough! Many transcendent skills couldn¡¯t be learned without this slight comprehension. For instance, Shadow Phase¡¯s Dark Concealment and Shadow Power both required this slight comprehension. It expanded his potential skill tree significantly. Building a combat system around these inconspicuous passive skills was what second-order transcendents needed to do. The key to determining the strength of a second-order transcendent lay in whether they could build a reasonable combat system. The Black Rabbit Chen Qi had previously encountered had Hammer Phase comprehension and mechanical affinity, allowing him to wear custom workshop armor. Chen Qi took another glance. Additionally, there were bonuses to mental resistance and reaction ability. ¡°Not bad, not bad.¡± Chen Qi smiled to himself. A second-tier occupation card providing so many bonuses was very rare. The more common Lamp Phase second-tier occupation card, ¡°Traveler,¡± had a fleeing skill, Light Feather Skill, and an important support skill, Weather Forecast, along with agility and inspiration boosts and a slight increase in lamp phase comprehension. From Chen Qi¡¯s perspective, purely in matters of combat, the Shadow Assassin far surpassed the Traveler. As Bai Ou mentioned, this truly was a valuable occupation card. Additionally, upon digestion, Chen Qi¡¯s Hunter Yu Huo would enhance the passive skills of this occupation. It was a pretty good combat enhancement. Besides these enhancements, all second-tier occupation cards would alter the spiritual power source within the body. We¡¯ll talk about it back on the small houseboat¡­ Chen Qi put away the occupation card. Digesting a second-tier occupation card required a quiet place. Chapter 127 - 127 - 108: Young man, would you like to join the Navy? Generous benefits! Chapter 127 ¨C 108: Young man, would you like to join the Navy? Generous benefits! Old Bai Ou handed him the reward, which aside from the Occupation Card, included a silver box. Old Bai Ou said, ¡°Chef, this box is a special request from my wife, an additional reward for this operation.¡± There was additional compensation? Chen Qi opened the elegantly crafted silver box. Inside the silver box, only six small bullets were placed. But on the bullets, intricate deep blue spiral patterns were carved. [Spiral Magic Bullet ¨C Third Generation Universal Model Introduction: The latest type of bullet produced by the Magic Bullet Company, it can be loaded without special firearms. Effect: Upon hitting the target, it will generate a giant spiral sphere with a two-meter radius, annihilating everything within the sphere with tremendous energy.] Bullets produced by the Magic Bullet Company were famously well-known within the Shell Country firearm organizations! It is said that the raw materials they use to produce the bullets all come from an extremely dangerous B-level crack. One of these bullets is worth at least one hundred thousand Shell Coins. And without a membership, one wouldn¡¯t even have the chance to purchase the bullets. A pretty nice additional reward, Chen Qi accepted the bullets: ¡°Thank you, Mr. Bai Ou.¡± Old Bai Ou smiled: ¡°No need to thank me, I¡¯m the one who should be grateful. I¡¯ve been losing sleep over this matter for several days.¡± Right after that, he suddenly thought of something, changed the subject, and asked: ¡°May I ask, Chef, are you from the newspaper?¡± Why does everyone think I¡¯m from the newspaper? Chen Qi broke into a sweat: ¡°Not really, I guess I could barely be considered an informant for the newspaper.¡± Newspaper informants could probably be lined up for a kilometer. Hearing a negative response, Old Bai Ou¡¯s mouth curled up slightly: ¡°Chef, if you haven¡¯t joined the newspaper, I wonder if you¡¯re interested in becoming a member of our navy? Currently, with pirates running rampant and the Crack Tide descending, our navy is in need of fresh blood!¡± Having seen countless young people, Old Bai Ou could tell that even among the talents of the Royal University, Chen Qi was a rare gem. High inspiration, delicious cooking, and a strong fighter! And he was also very young. By chance, the navy was in need of such young people. Now, he could not miss this opportunity. An Hui, who had been silent at the side, was shocked. The Naval Grand Admiral was actually inviting Chen Qi to join their ranks! Chen Qi was somewhat at a loss for a moment. Old Bai Ou did not hesitate and continued to up the ante: ¡°If you wish to advance to Third Rank, with my connections, getting you a Third Rank Lamp Phase Occupation Card from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau wouldn¡¯t be an issue. Or finding someone to go to the underground gutter to buy a Shadow Phase Third Rank Occupation Card is also not a problem.¡± The difficulty of obtaining a Third Rank Occupation Card far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people. Inside the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, countless people yearned for a Third Rank Lamp Phase Occupation Card. And the gutter, an abandoned sanctuary from the old era and a forbidden land independent from the six major plates, even deeper in the world. Obtaining a Shadow Phase Third Rank Occupation Card from the gutter was an incredibly difficult task. Chen Qi felt cornered for a moment. Explore more at Being recognized by the admiral and joining the navy offered rich benefits, including a Third Rank Occupation Card! Indeed, it was a tempting offer. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But, I refuse! Although the conditions were very enticing, he had no intention of joining the navy. He currently had a good relationship with the Flower Witch and also possessed the talent of Deep Sea Affinity. The navy¡¯s goals, apart from eradicating pirates, were to combat the Sea Beasts that threatened the land. Joining the navy would be like walking into a lion¡¯s den, and it wouldn¡¯t be conducive to his future actions. He needed to think of a reason to refuse¡­ Chen Qi cleared his throat: ¡°Mr. Bai Ou, I currently have no intention of joining any transcendent organizations. I just want to be an ordinary traveling chef, living a peaceful and free life. Moreover, I¡¯m afraid I might not be able to withstand the navy¡¯s intense training.¡± Is that too unbelievable? Chen Qi thought to himself. ¡°¡­¡± Alas, the navy still has too poor a reputation¡­ Old Bai Ou sighed: ¡°Is that so? However, if you change your mind, you can find me anytime.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± After saying goodbye to Old Bai Ou, Chen Qi and An Hui left the navy office once An Hui finished his business. ¡­ ¡­ The gentle breeze blew comfortably through the streets of Moonstone City. ¡°Phew¡­¡± An Hui, walking on the street with his hands outstretched, let out a long breath. She met a navy admiral for the first time and was inexplicably called up. One must know, even at the Bei Country Royal University, a navy admiral would be considered a mentor-level figure! Just now, she was so nervous she dared not make a peep! However, later, thanks to Bai Ou¡¯s arrangements, she was able to smoothly board a navy ship. This was also Chen Qi¡¯s merit. This way, she could head to Sea Demon Gorge and make a fortune. An placed her hands behind her back and proceeded with light steps like an excited cat, it had been a while since she¡¯d battled a formidable foe. Then, she turned her head, her blue eyes inquisitive like a fox¡¯s. Her little head was now full of questions: ¡°Qi, why did Bai Ou say you¡¯re with the press?¡± As Chen Qi walked, he explained: ¡°Previously, I exchanged information with Perul, a reporter from the Dove Times, using intelligence. I guess you could say I was her informant.¡± Perul, the legendary chief reporter of the Dove Times! ¡°Oh~¡± Following that, An continued to inquire: ¡°Qi, why did you refuse to join the navy? Recently, the navy received a large amount of funding and supernatural resources.¡± An really didn¡¯t understand. Based on the recent situation, once Chen Qi joined the navy, he would receive quite enviable treatment. Due to the Crack Tides, Shell Country had provided the navy with a significant budget along with supernatural resources. Moreover, according to newspaper reports, the navy was about to establish an insurance system to provide every sailor with medical and casualty insurance, along with housing benefits. More importantly, with the help of a Fourth-Rank navy admiral, becoming a navy vice-admiral within five years wasn¡¯t a problem at all! Bai Ou had even promised to help him obtain a Third-Rank Occupation Card. This was an opportunity many yearned for in their dreams. An recalled when she herself climbed to the Third Rank. In the White Tower Federation¡¯s academy, she fought fiercely at the cost of her life, defeating ten Second-Tier Book Phases geniuses in a row and becoming the dark horse, securing the third place and acquiring a Third-Rank Book Phase Occupation Card. Besides, building the combat system for a Second-Tier profession also cost an unimaginable sum. If one could get the navy¡¯s help, a lot of money could be reimbursed. Chen Qi always refused many promising opportunities right in front of her. Chen Qi was silent for a moment, his gaze drifting into the distance, and then he replied: ¡°I¡¯m not too fond of the navy¡¯s atmosphere, having to train early every day, and not being able to choose my own destinations. I prefer the freedom of sailing.¡± An nodded: ¡°Freedom, huh.¡± She was someone who went with the flow. If too free, sometimes she wouldn¡¯t even know what to do. However, she faintly felt Chen Qi was definitely not the peace-loving chef he appeared to be on the surface. Following that, she gazed into the distance. They had arrived at Moonstone City¡¯s port, where Chen Qi¡¯s small houseboat awaited them. To prepare for the trip to Sea Demon Gorge, she still needed to purchase some equipment and potions. It was time to part ways. In the breeze, An smiled: ¡°Then, goodbye, Qi. Next, I¡¯m heading to Sea Demon Gorge. If you get a chance, you should visit too. Your dining boat business could do quite well there.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi walked up to his small houseboat and waved goodbye to An. But at that moment, An¡¯s eyes suddenly sharpened! Something wasn¡¯t right! She stared at the small houseboat and took her Magic Wand out of her backpack card, making a ¡°shushing¡± gesture. ¡°Shush¡­¡± What¡¯s the matter? Chen Qi was startled. An, holding her Magic Wand, walked gracefully to Chen Qi¡¯s side and whispered: ¡°There is an extremely faint Spiritual Power disturbance on your boat, a thief¡­¡± ¡°A thief???¡± Chen Qi looked at his swaying little houseboat. All his valuable belongings, including the Deep Sea Water Elf, were kept in his backpack card. The only things of any value were the refrigerator and the ship lamp. But An¡¯s Spiritual Power detection was incredibly strong; even the faintest disturbance couldn¡¯t escape her search. There couldn¡¯t be a mistake, there really was someone there! Chen Qi took a step forward, puzzled. Which scoundrel dared to steal his stuff? Could it be remnants of the Black Rabbit gang? Then, he saw a panicked little black flower from the boat¡¯s window. Chen Qi gritted his teeth: ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Chapter 128 - 128 - 109: Promotion to Second-tier, Shadow Assassin! Chapter 128 ¨C 109: Promotion to Second-tier, Shadow Assassin! ¡°Shh, don¡¯t make a sound¡­¡± An¡¯s eyes were cold as she stood in front of Chen Qi, aiming her magic wand at the small houseboat. A fierce whirlwind suddenly rose around them, as spiritual power converged at the tip of the wand! Just a mere thief, she would bring them to justice! Doomed! Chen Qi placed a hand on his forehead. The uneasy little black flower was undeniably the Flower Witch. Why had the Flower Witch come to his boat? An, after all, was an official from Shell Country, and now, the Flower Witch was on Shell Country¡¯s official bounty order. If she truly discovered the Flower Witch, she might just stuff her into a sack and drag her off to claim the reward. Most importantly, on this bustling wharf, they absolutely couldn¡¯t expose the Flower Witch¡¯s identity! He must stop An Aotian from discovering the true identity of the Flower Witch. Firstly, keep the Flower Witch well hidden¡­ Chen Qi organized his thoughts. Then, the Flower Witch poked half her head out of the boat window. Stare¡ª Although her eyes were hidden by the hood, Chen Qi could still feel that intense gaze filled with a trace of hostility. Being suddenly pointed at with a magic wand was by no means a pleasant experience. ¡°¡­¡± For a moment, Chen Qi was stunned. ¡°Hmm?¡± An¡¯s grip on the magic wand loosened slightly. Not a thief? When facing a nearly completed magic cannon, a thief¡¯s first reaction should be to run! She knew that once she fired the magic cannon, this small houseboat would be obliterated! Yet, the person opposite her seemed to want to fight her while showing no fear in the face of such mighty spiritual power. Moreover, their own spiritual power field wasn¡¯t in the slightest bit disordered. It was a master! And there seemed to be a faint scent of perfume. A young woman? In that instant, An thought of her senior at Royal University who loved seafood. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who is this? Why is she on your boat? An turned her head and asked coldly, ¡°Qi, who is this?¡± ¡°An avid foodie, a devoted fan of moonlight fish, and just like me, an informant for the newspaper,¡± Chen Qi improvised a vague identity for the Flower Witch: ¡°She has spent quite some money in my street-side restaurant, so we¡¯re rather familiar. However, she¡¯s rather scatterbrained.¡± Avid foodie¡­ The dining boat itself was a place of business, and it was marginally reasonable for a customer to be waiting in a restaurant. An blinked and leaned in to whisper, ¡°But why is she dressed so warmly?¡± The Flower Witch quickly bowed her head again, not wanting An to see her. Chen Qi explained, ¡°She¡¯s sick, there¡¯s something odd about her face.¡± There was no one more recognisable than a witch who grew flowers. An was shocked, realising her own indiscretion. During the course of studying the path of the Transcendent, it wasn¡¯t uncommon to see individuals with disfigured faces. She had just threatened a sick person. An put away her magic wand and bowed, ¡°I am very sorry, I was rude just now.¡± Stare¡ª Experience more tales on .com The Flower Witch timidly replied, ¡°It¡¯s okay¡­¡± An lifted her head, her blue eyes like those of a hawk, curiously staring at the Flower Witch for a moment, then turned her curious gaze toward Chen Qi. Something was off, extremely off! Although she sensed something was slightly amiss, it was very impolite to reveal someone¡¯s cloak on the street. Perhaps, it was really as Chen Qi had said, the other party was not convenient to be seen. But what she hadn¡¯t expected was that Chen Qi actually had his own die-hard fans. Something fishy! An withdrew her gaze and coughed twice, ¡°I will take my leave now, if fate allows, see you at Sea Demon Gorge.¡± ¡°Goodbye.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Wait, have I ever said I would definitely go to Sea Demon Gorge? Chen Qi turned his head, watching An disappear at the end of the port, and heaved a long sigh of relief. Finally, she was gone. The Flower Witch had almost been caught alive by the officials of Shell Country! Fortunately, it was An who found the Flower Witch. If it had been Pelle¡­ he didn¡¯t dare to think of the consequences. Chen Qi walked into the boathouse, started the engine of his small houseboat, and immediately set off toward the uninhabited sea. He needed to find a quiet place to assimilate his Second-tier Occupation Card. When the small houseboat stopped atop the deserted sea, Chen Qi looked back. The Flower Witch had taken off her cloak and was sitting at the table, with a sad little blue flower of self-reproach popping up on her head one moment and an angry little red flower the next. Her expression was also changing constantly. Conflicted¡­ Eventually, the self-reproaching sad little blue flower overcame the angry little red flower. The Flower Witch clasped her hands together and apologized, ¡°Sorry, I saw Bounty Hunters at the dock and got scared of being discovered, so I sneakily unlocked the door and slipped in.¡± Is that so¡­ Chen Qi replied, ¡°It¡¯s okay, when I¡¯m free, I¡¯ll make a key for you.¡± After all, there wasn¡¯t anything of value on his small houseboat. The Flower Witch seemed to be without a fixed abode as well. Her situation indeed was not optimistic, and she had to be careful everywhere. For some inexplicable reason, her bounty had increased by another two million, reaching twenty-two million. Hearing Chen Qi speak, the Flower Witch¡¯s cheeks reddened slightly, and she felt much more at ease, resting her chin on her hands as she asked, ¡°Chef, that person seemed so strong!¡± On her head appeared a small red flower as she pouted and asked, ¡°Who is she?¡± The talent of the Flower Witch to conceal her presence was very strong. But she had never imagined that such perfect hiding could be discovered in an instant. She even had a momentary thought that An might be stronger than her! Chen Qi replied, ¡°Our Maro Town¡¯s new mentor An, a very formidable Mage.¡± ¡°New mentor, An¡­¡± The Flower Witch crossed her arms over her chest, lost in thought. Then, she clenched her fists tightly, staring fixedly at Chen Qi. There was a strange feeling¡­ She had something to ask Chen Qi but didn¡¯t know how to begin. Chen Qi stopped the houseboat, ¡°Flower Witch, please wait for me for a moment. Before handling any matter, I must first assimilate the Second-tier Occupation Card.¡± Assimilation of Second-tier Occupation Cards! The Flower Witch was startled; they had only been apart for twenty days, and Chen Qi had already found a Second-tier Occupation Card. Moreover, it seemed to be the rare Shadow Lamp Occupation Card! The Flower Witch didn¡¯t speak again, as assimilating a Second-tier Occupation Card required silence. Chen Qi took out the card. Now, he had met the usage conditions for the ¡®Travel-Desiring Shadow Assassin¡¯! Chen Qi bit the bullet and bit into his right hand. A large amount of blood dripped from his hand, staining the card. The card seemed to be melted by the blood and gradually merged into it. Last, with the Extraordinary Power of the card and the blood merged and then spread to his soul. A prompt appeared before his eyes! [You are assimilating the power of light and shadow.] Chen Qi closed his eyes, his face instantly becoming flushed, and his body grew hot. In that instant, he felt as if he were a sword on a forge, subjected to the hammering of Extraordinary Power, being remade. He also felt like an empty vessel, continually filled with a vast array of strange knowledge. Beyond that, the Hunter¡¯s remaining Spiritual Power deep within his soul was resonating with this stream of Extraordinary Power. His body, soul, and source of Spiritual Power were all being elevated! Birds flew across the sky, and the waves gently brushed against the small houseboat¡­ ¡­ After an indeterminate amount of time, Chen Qi opened his eyes again. The burning sensation in his body gradually subsided. His whole being¡¯s aura had undergone a stark transformation! At this moment, he knew clearly that he was now a Second-tier Transcendent, a Shadow Assassin! Chen Qi turned his head, feeling waves of fatigue. At this moment, the Flower Witch, who had been waiting for a full two hours, stretched out her fair right hand toward Chen Qi and opened her five fingers. ¡°?¡± What was she doing? Chen Qi didn¡¯t understand. Then, the Flower Witch¡¯s tiny right hand pointed downward, her index finger and thumb rubbing together, and then she lifted it up. Click! After a crisp snapping sound, The Flower Witch produced a small yellow flower of celebration in her right hand, ¡°Congratulations on your advancement to Second-tier, Qi!¡± Chapter 129 - 129 - 110: Did you really agree? Chapter 129 ¨C 110: Did you really agree? ¡°Qi¡­ Chen Qi was slightly taken aback, as the Flower Witch had always called him ¡®Chef,¡¯ and now she had finally called him by his name. ¡°Thanks¡­¡± Chen Qi took the little yellow flower. The petals were like delicate silk, gleaming a bright golden yellow. The flower was not magical. Apart from the flower on her head, any other flowers that grew on the Flower Witch would drain her life force. The Flower Witch secretly wiped the blood from her hands and proudly raised her head, ¡°Do you know? This flower is called the Growth Flower. In our Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, it is a flower that parents give to their children when they ascend. It symbolizes the hope that their journey of ascension will be smooth and that they will live a happy life. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, this flower has a blooming period of one year~¡± ¡°Nice sentiment.¡± Chen Qi carefully placed the flower on the table. When he had time, he could buy a flowerpot. Wait a minute? Parents? Was the Flower Witch taking advantage of him? Chen Qi suddenly realized. ¡°Wait, Flower Witch, what do you mean by ¡®parents¡¯?¡± The Flower Witch blushed and playfully explained, ¡°Ahem, friends or relatives might also give it to the person who is ascending.¡± After placing the flower safely, Chen Qi took out a Deep Sea Water Elf from his backpack card, placed it on the chair, and sat down. Comfortable! Soft feeling! Having just digested his Occupation Card, his body already felt empty. Whether it was his brain or his body. He needed to relax for a while. Chen Qi checked his panel. First, his occupational tasks. [Traveling Assassin: Within seven days, complete a journey or an assassination to receive a large number of spiritual points. (The two skills must not overlap.) Golden Basin Handwashing: If the First Order occupation¡¯s task has nothing to do with Blade Phase or Shadow Phase, it will increase the spiritual points gained by your First Order Occupation Card by 50%.] A Second Order Occupation Card actually enhanced the spiritual points gained from a First Order Occupation Card, how rare¡­ This Occupation Card was indeed special. Next, Chen Qi once again looked at his passive skills. With the blessing of Yu Huo the Hunter, his passive skills as a Shadow Assassin were also slightly enhanced. [Your assassin talent (Shadow) has been enhanced, gaining an additional ability ¨C Shadow Resistance to Negative Emotions. When facing shadow abilities formed by negative emotions, you will have stronger defenses.] [Your travel willpower (Lamp) has been upgraded from minor to moderate mental resistance!] Shadow Resistance to Negative Emotions, plus moderate mental resistance. Moderate mental resistance! Chen Qi was secretly stunned. Mental resistance, like Nature Form comprehension, was also a very hard-to-obtain enhancement. It often required years of hard training to improve one¡¯s mental resistance. Minor mental resistance needed at least one year of hard training. And the gap between moderate and minor mental resistance was like a chasm. Moderate mental resistance required at least ten years of hard training! Lamp Phase comprehension, Shadow Phase comprehension, mental resistance¡­ Three quite decent passives. As a strategy expert, Chen Qi began thinking about his system construction. Even though his occupation was an assassin, which came with a stealth skill. But the definition of an assassin was very broad. As long as one wasn¡¯t caught, a berserk assassin was also an assassin! The side effects of many relics could be offset by mental resistance. And many Shadow Phase skills also required mental resistance. When it came to skill learning, he could choose some more aggressive and dangerous skills entirely. Assassin flow, Berserker flow were both good choices. Or maybe, flows that needed relics: Sin Flow, Shadow Flow. Chen Qi rubbed his hands together. Without joining a transcendent organization, the construction of a combat system could only be done step by step. Regardless, he urgently needed a Shadow Phase Skill Card now. At this moment, the Flower Witch took out a cup, added a bunch of strange herbs, and shook it. She handed Chen Qi a cup of green tea, ¡°Here, nutritional tea.¡± ¡°Nutritional tea?¡± Chen Qi took the tea. Green oil floated on the surface, like a demon swimming around. The Flower Witch said, ¡°You¡¯ve just ascended to the Second Order, you¡¯re in the development stage. You need to eat more nutritious things to develop well.¡± ¡°Me? Development stage?¡± Chen Qi suddenly remembered. After transcendent ascension, there was about a month-long development period. During this developmental period, the body would undergo slight enhancements. And some occupation cards that could change one¡¯s appearance would slowly change the appearance during this developmental period. For example, occupations like Cat Eared Thief, Dwarf Craftsman, and so on. Of course, the extraordinary power of second-tier occupation cards was limited. For instance, a Dwarf Craftsman would grow a beard and get a bit shorter. Or grow cat ears, dog tails, or some feathered spots on the body. These small appearance changes were already the limit of second-tier occupation cards. Only reaching the third tier would allow for more dramatic changes, like becoming a beastman, gaining the heart of a dragon, etc. By the fourth tier, some transcendent occupations could even change the species or gender. For instance, the famous witch occupation cards in the Witch Sea could even change your gender! And for mythological creatures like angels, chimeras, and other forms, only fourth-tier and above occupations could achieve that. Chen Qi painfully drank the nutritional tea. Just as the Flower Witch had said, if he maintained nutrition during this period, he would further develop in all aspects. He needed to eat more good stuff. [You have consumed the transcendent nutritional tea, your body development speed has increased¡­] It was made from transcendent materials, but it was still so unpleasant¡­ Chen Qi put down the cup and started to ask the main question, ¡°By the way, Flower Witch, why did you come to see me?¡± This was the first time in twenty days that the typically independent Flower Witch came looking for him. Out of money? Or some other issue? The Flower Witch fiddled with her hands, trying to look natural, and said with difficulty, ¡°I am planning to participate in the ultimate trial left by my teacher to ascend to the Fourth Order Witch, but I haven¡¯t challenged a high-order rift in a long time. So, I plan to first go to the Sea Demon Gorge in the Sea of Fissures and find a Floral Phase rift to build my courage!¡± Chen Qi rubbed the Deep Sea Water Elf and asked, ¡°Then what?¡± The Flower Witch continued, ¡°But, the Sea Demon Gorge is a terrifying place full of sea beasts. Ordinary ships would never dare enter. I want to find a ship to go there, but we are both on the bounty list, so I can¡¯t board a travel ship.¡± We are both on the bounty list? Chen Qi showed a puzzled expression. ¡°Yes, because we previously angered the Black Glove, we are wanted by the pirates¡­¡± The Flower Witch pulled out two wrinkled bounty orders from her backpack card. Pirates liked to issue bounty orders? Chen Qi was surprised. One was for the Flower Witch, and the other was for him. The Flower Witch¡¯s bounty order matched her witch-like appearance, with a bounty of 24 million shell coins plus a forbidden relic salvaged by the Black Whale Group. On his bounty order was a hideous person with black whiskers all over his body. Is this me? Chen Qi complained. This did resemble the dark shadow left behind by the White Dove Times! And as for his description, there was only one simple word¡ª¡±monster.¡± The bounty was also not high, only 800,000 shell coins! In the eyes of the pirates, the Flower Witch¡¯s bounty was thirty times his, and it even came with a forbidden relic! Damn! Even after using the ghost fire oil worth 800,000, as a First Order transcendent, he was still looked down upon! Fortunately, he was no longer the same as before, a poor newbie who was at the mercy of others. Now, I barely count as a new transcendent novice¡­ Chen Qi put down the bounty order, ¡°Flower Witch, in simple terms, you need me to take you to the Sea Demon Gorge in the Sea of Fissures.¡± The Flower Witch clenched her fists, ¡°Yes, besides the terrifying sea beasts, there are also members of the Black Whale Group in the Sea Demon Gorge. I know it¡¯s dangerous, but I haven¡¯t saved enough money to buy a boat, and I really don¡¯t know what to do. Hmm¡­I have prepared many potions as compensation, such as underwater breathing potions, agility potions, etc.¡± ¡°And I can make any potion you can think of!¡± Then, the Flower Witch continued, ¡°For this reason, I also prepared a scent potion that can ward off sea beasts.¡± Well prepared¡­ Chen Qi curiously asked, ¡°By the way, Flower Witch, do you know what other sea beasts are in the Sea Demon Gorge besides sea demons?¡± ¡°Yes, I know¡­ Tentacle Flowers, Black Sharks, Armored Dragon Tortoises, Magic-Devouring Sea Snakes, Witch Birds, Black Ship Sea Dragons¡­¡± The Flower Witch rattled off more than ten terrifying names in one breath. In the Sea of Fissures, there were numerous entities scarier than the Nearshore Dominator. Due to unforeseen incidents, adventurers who died at sea were not fewer than those who perished in the rifts. Sweat covered the Flower Witch as she spoke. The more she talked, the more she felt Chen Qi wouldn¡¯t take her to the Sea of Fissures! It was simply too dangerous! The Flower Witch lowered her head and softly asked, Your journey continues with .com ¡°Um, will you agree?¡± ¡°Okay, when do we set off?¡± The Flower Witch immediately said, ¡°I know it¡¯s dangerous, and you don¡¯t want to go, but I have studied how to evade sea beast pursuits, and ordinary pirates are not our opponents. And, I truly can do anything¡­ Wait¡­ you agreed?¡± A small black flower appeared on the Flower Witch¡¯s head, surprised! The other party actually agreed so easily. That was the dangerous sea area within the Sea of Fissures! Chen Qi sat in his chair and opened his ¡°Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide.¡± Among the sea beasts the Flower Witch mentioned, many were precious. They had all kinds of valuable items on them. Maybe he could find some transplantable sea beasts. It was time to expand the sea beast breeding base and find a companion for the Ghost Fire Fish. And just in time, it would complete his new task, ¡°Travel.¡± The Flower Witch asked again, ¡°You really agreed? Besides, there are famous relics like the Meat Cutting Bone-Breaking, Sea¡¯s Lute, Joy Elf reportedly near the Sea Demon Gorge. So, we might even encounter the Four Great Pirate Groups.¡± Both of them were wanted by the Black Whale Group. Chen Qi thought and replied, ¡°Really, don¡¯t worry; the navy is there too. Besides, we¡¯re just a law-abiding food ship.¡± Huh? The Flower Witch added, ¡°Really? My scent potion can only drive away small sea beasts like the Black-Toothed Fish. If we encounter a dangerous large sea beast or a sea demon, I won¡¯t be able to protect you.¡± Chen Qi secretly smiled. If it were pirates, as a novice, he might actually need the Flower Witch¡¯s protection. But sea beasts¡­ As someone with Deep Sea Affinity, he wished to run into the most dangerous creatures in the Sea Demon Gorge¡ªthe sea demons! To say the least, sea demons, being humanoid creatures that lured humans, were quite pretty! He wouldn¡¯t mind meeting more of them! Chen Qi thought about it and confidently said, ¡°Large sea beasts and sea demons are not that easy to encounter, don¡¯t worry, Flower Witch, trust our luck!¡± ¡°???¡± Chapter 130 - 130 - 111: Departure, Crack Sea! Chapter 130 ¨C 111: Departure, Crack Sea! ¡°Believing in luck, do you really think luck will keep us from encountering the overlord of the nearby seas?¡± The Flower Witch asked seriously. That¡¯s the Sea Demon Gorge in the Crack Sea, a place known for its sea beasts! The Flower Witch lifted the flower that covered her eyes, revealing her bright eyes. She smelled a lie on Chen Qi! Although the Flower Witch seemed naive, in many aspects, she was particularly sensitive¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and replied: ¡°One part luck, one part caution, and two parts strength.¡± It was indeed not just luck that the Flower Witch had sensed. Although Chen Qi spoke of luck, inside, he probably already felt shivers of fear. Undoubtedly, for a newly promoted Second-order Transcendent, the Sea Demon Gorge was a place of dread. He could totally rely on running a restaurant to make money; after working for half a year, he could buy a few Shadow Image Skill Cards. It was such a challenging task, yet he didn¡¯t actively seek compensation. Why was that? Why wasn¡¯t he scared at all? Suddenly, the Flower Witch understood something. Was it because of me that he was so full of courage? The Flower Witch blushed, her head sprouting a wobbly little pink flower. Touched! She would definitely make medicine in the future to repay him properly. ¡°Such a dazzling little pink flower, like a tuft of hair, what was the pink flower again?¡± Chen Qi thought to himself. The Flower Witch used flowers to express emotions, so, on gamer forums, there was a vast record of the Flower Witch¡¯s flowers. Like a white flower symbolizing daydreaming. A blood-red flower signifying absolute anger. But pink flowers were extremely rare. It seemed that they only appeared when she was very happy or shy. Chen Qi frowned, he could roughly guess what the Flower Witch was thinking. However, the Flower Witch seemed to be indulging in a bit of wishful thinking¡­ Chen Qi himself wanted to go to the Sea Demon Gorge. Even if the Flower Witch hadn¡¯t come along, he would have headed to the Crack Sea. Chen Qi clapped his hands, ¡°Alright, Flower Witch, let¡¯s prepare a bit. You rest for a while, and tomorrow, we head to the Crack Sea, how about that?¡± Chen Qi gave Water Elf No. 1 to the Flower Witch as a cushion. ¡°Mhm!¡± The Flower Witch happily sat cross-legged on the Water Elf, wobbling like a roly-poly toy. Chen Qi opened the map of the Ice Demon Pirates. The Sea Demon Gorge was located in the eastern part of the Crack Sea, with a Sea Demon Island next to it. Now, under the influence of the Crack Tide, this island had already gathered a large number of adventurers. Their primary destination was the Sea Demon Island near the Sea Demon Gorge. Even using the Water Elf booster, the journey would take at least three days. Along the way, Flower Island and Honey Island could serve as temporary rest stops. First of all, no matter what, going to the Crack Sea required a reason and a disguise. Chef was the best disguise. Chen Qi planned to sell some barbecue and octopus balls on the dining ship during this voyage. Although his spiritual power field had changed, because he had just been promoted, the aura of the Cup Phase had not yet altered. A skilled chef who barbecues, how could he be a bad person? Go to Moonstone City to buy some barbecue ingredients, food, and freshwater, and also purchase some oil for the steam engine of the small houseboat. And chef¡¯s clothes. The medical supplies such as a first aid kit could be entirely handled by the Flower Witch. Beyond that, for a long voyage, it¡¯s best to prepare some entertainment. Like the game Monopoly, or marbles, or Gwent cards. If nothing else works, they could squeeze the Water Elf. Finally, he needed to find a way to distract the Flower Witch to go to the White Tree Land and fully utilize the Ghost Fire Oil. Chen Qi clapped his hands: ¡°We don¡¯t need many things, the most crucial is the information; if Teacher An reaches Sea Demon Island before me, I can ask her for information.¡± After finalizing the plan, Chen Qi began to take action. Once the preparations were complete, they would set out for the Crack Sea! Traveling with the Flower Witch should be quite enjoyable! The Flower Witch also smiled; she felt that sailing on the sea would be quite pleasant. ¡­ ¡­ In the blink of an eye, three days had passed. The Crack Sea. The sky was obscured by thick dark clouds, resembling a vast black curtain that occasionally emitted loud booms and unleashed lightning, akin to the roar of the Sea Goddess. ¡°So tired, why am I driving myself?¡± Chen Qi wearily piloted the small houseboat through this perilous stretch of water. Aside from sea beasts, the Crack Sea was further plagued by extreme weather due to the pollution from the cracks. During these three days of sailing, they encountered a total of three storms! Fortunately, thanks to his collaboration with the Flower Witch, they had successfully weathered the storms. By now, the Flower Witch was drenched and as exhausted as a deflated slime. Chen Qi shook his head, having overestimated the houseboat¡¯s deep-sea capabilities. After this operation, he couldn¡¯t save money anymore; he had to upgrade the houseboat thoroughly from beginning to end. ¡°Hopefully, we can land soon¡­.¡± At that moment, an ugly black fish raised its large head above the sea surface. The black ugly fish, a dim-witted sea beast known for headbutting boats, posed little threat and was virtually worthless. Unquestionably, its target was Chen Qi. Chen Qi turned his head and glared at the black ugly fish, his tired eyes exceptionally fierce. The black ugly fish immediately retracted its idea of getting closer and slipped away. Just like humans can scare off other humans with a look. Chen Qi found that expressing some anger could also make many smaller sea beasts turn and flee. The black ugly fish wasn¡¯t of much value. Chen Qi shook his head. During the long sea journey, all he wanted was to land as soon as possible. And lacking radar equipment, he also had no idea how much longer he had until he reached Sea Demon Island in the Crack Sea. The torturous feeling of anxiety was driving him mad. Judging from the weather, if they didn¡¯t reach the island soon, he and the Flower Witch would definitely encounter another storm. Just then, Chen Qi heard a roaring sound. A massive iron giant ship passed alongside him. The flag on the ship displayed a surging storm, within which was a scale hammer symbolizing order. The Storm Hammer, a symbol of the Navy. This was a Navy ship! Chen Qi looked towards the distance. At the horizon¡¯s end, he spotted a dark island. Sea Demon Island! Your journey continues with ¡°Finally there!¡± Chen Qi cheered inwardly. Had he sailed one more day, he would have gone mad on the boat along with the Flower Witch. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before the island, besides the just-passed Navy giant ship, there were dozens of large ships anchored near Sea Demon Island, each like a giant. The Deer Head, Armored Combat Ship, Storm Hammer Navy Ship, White Dove Travel Ship¡­ For adventurers unafraid of death, the crack was a resource, the equivalent of oil, money! As the Crack Sea, including Sea Demon Canyon, was dense with cracks, many powers did not want to miss this valuable opportunity! Chen Qi confirmed there was nothing wrong with the flag on his dining boat, quickened his speed, and headed towards the port on Sea Demon Island. The small houseboat stopped between two large ships. His small boat seemed pitifully tiny and helpless between these larger vessels. ¡°Is my ship too small?¡± Chen Qi excitedly looked around; aside from fishing boats, his houseboat actually appeared to be the smallest. Those who dared to come to Sea Demon Island were mostly fully armed large ships, apart from a few small merchant ships! ¡°Phew! The air on land!¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath. He walked over to the Flower Witch and patted the wilted Flower Witch. ¡°What? I still need more sleep¡­.¡± The Flower Witch clung to a deep sea water elf, unwilling to get up. You¡¯re still sticking to the bed? ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi said in a tongue-tied manner: ¡°Miss Witch, wake up, we have arrived.¡± ¡°We¡¯re here!¡± The Flower Witch suddenly got up and promptly donned her cloak. Land ashore! Chapter 131 - 131 - 112: The Twin Jies of the Imperial Capital! Chapter 131 ¨C 112: The Twin Jies of the Imperial Capital! Near Sea Demon Island, influenced by the Crack Tide, numerous cracks were revived. Chen Qi¡¯s targets were the Shadow or Lamp Phase D-tier cracks, as well as the Sea Demon Sisters, and portable Sea Beasts. The goal of the Flower Witch was the C-tier Floral Appearance cracks, to enhance her own strength. To reach these places, gathering information was essential. Chen Qi shook his head, now without the talkative Palu, the only option to get information was to find the information dealers on Sea Demon Island. Chen Qi looked at the environment of Sea Demon Island. Due to the influx of adventurers, numerous inns and taverns had been newly built on Sea Demon Island at this moment. As a kingdom that controlled the ¡°Hammer Phase¡± and managed the origin Hunter Group ¡°Workshop,¡± Shell Country had exceptionally strong infrastructure capabilities. Under the arrangement of the Island Master, many houses where ordinary people lived had been transformed into inns in just one month. The once barren island had now become an excellent tourist island. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! Bang! The moment they landed on the island, two gunshots rang out. Chen Qi smiled, appreciating the simple local customs. The Flower Witch looked around cautiously, she saw the Bounty Hunters of the Hunter Association. The members of the Hunter Association liked to take various commissions, including Bounty Orders. She pulled her hat down low, then sprayed herself with a ¡®perfume¡¯ that neutralized scents. Because of her blood flower disease, the Flower Witch really smelled very fragrant, so she had to use a special potion to hide the light fragrance emanating from her body. Chen Qi meanwhile dressed in the Hunter¡¯s Clothes, and pinned a Chef¡¯s Badge on his chest to indicate he was a harmless Chef. Unfortunately, this Chef¡¯s Certificate was a counterfeit he had bought from a street stall. There was a clear difference from a Chef¡¯s Certificate issued by the Chef Association. Once they returned, he could participate in a cooking competition to get a real badge. Chen Qi said, ¡°Fen, let¡¯s find an inn, take a bath first, and then find a tavern to gather information, how about that?¡± While abroad, he could no longer call the Flower Witch by her title. Continue reading stories on Call me by my name¡­ The Flower Witch blushed and nodded, ¡°Mhm.¡± It had been a very long time since anyone had called her by her name. Chen Qi continued, ¡°Oh, and if anyone asks you who you are, just say you¡¯re a server on my dining boat, doing miscellaneous tasks.¡± Previously, the Flower Witch had been trying to act as his father during his celebration for advancing in rank. He remembered that! Your server¡­ The Flower Witch entered into the role and respectfully said: ¡°Okay, I am your loyal employee, boss~¡± You don¡¯t have to be so formal¡­ After getting ready, Chen Qi and the Flower Witch headed towards the inns on Sea Demon Island. The two chose a luxurious inn at a central location, with individual bathing rooms and a good soundproofing system. Each spent two thousand Shell Coins, booking two adjacent single rooms, then they changed clothes and took baths. ¡­ ¡­ ¡°Refreshing¡­¡± After bathing, Chen Qi felt completely refreshed and invigorated. However, it would take a long time for the Flower Witch. This was not because she took long baths. The Flower Witch not only needed to bathe but also had to routinely pluck the flowers from her body. Although the Blood Flower disease was beautiful, it was still a terrifying illness. The Flower Witch also had to apply ointment to manage the flowers on her body. Especially those that grew in dangerous areas. Every time she plucked a flower, it felt like stabbing a major artery with a silver needle. And if the flowers were on the chest, over the heart, the pain was even greater. If not treated promptly, these flowers could severely affect the body. The Flower Witch needed to manage ten flowers every seven days. Although she had become accustomed to the pain, it mostly still took a long time. Chen Qi decided to first go to the tavern to see if he could find out any information about a C-class Floral Appearance crack, and also about Sea Demon and Shadow Phase, Lamp Phase cracks. Next to the hotel was a large tavern that could accommodate a hundred people. Chen Qi pushed open the door. The moment he walked in, he smelled the rich scent of alcohol and heard the melodious sound of a lute. The melodious sound of the lute quickly stopped, and then, he heard a slightly mocking young voice. ¡°Sir, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking is the arch-nemesis of Deep Sea Hunters, a weapon left by the Blue Beast, not something your mere five-person Second-tier Hunter Group can acquire. You¡¯d better give up early! But, since you¡¯ve paid, I can tell you that neither the navy nor the Black Whale Group will easily let Meat Cutting Bone Breaking leave Sea Demon Island. And most likely, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking will end up in one of their hands.¡± Chen Qi looked carefully. The people in the tavern were all gathered around a young informant. He had a ponytail, wore a loose white shirt and grey-white trousers, and held an exquisite lute in his hands. Judging by his fair skin, he looked somewhat feminine. ¡°This is!¡± Chen Qi was stunned. He recognized the character in front of him. True to the Crack Sea! He hadn¡¯t expected to meet such a notable figure from the forum in such a short time! Although he appeared to be a venomous female minstrel, in reality, he was a gentle man. Although his spiritual power field seemed to be just a regular Second-tier Transcendent. In reality, he had already stepped into the Fourth Rank legendary realm. His true identity was none other than the hidden captain of the Ice Witch pirate crew, one of the four sea emperors, Captain Palu! On the gaming forums, Palu was very famous and, like Pelu, had many nicknames. He enjoyed disguising himself, and he believed that true disguise involved not just age and height. To truly deceive others, alterations in spiritual power field, gender, occupation, and even species and personality changes were very important. Moreover, just like An and Pelu, Palu was also a distinguished graduate from Bei Country Royal University. And like Pelu, he was also one of the famous Capital City Trio, ranked second. He was known as the ¡®only normal one,¡¯ ¡®Capital City Trio,¡¯ ¡®cross-dressing boss,¡¯ ¡®second-rate informant,¡¯ ¡®working captain,¡¯ ¡®crew¡¯s slave,¡¯ ¡®successor of the Ice Witch.¡¯ Although both were part of the Capital City Trio, compared to Pelu, Palu was both powerful and polite, meticulous in his dealings, and very diligent. Moreover, although the Ice Pirate Crew was called a pirate crew, their main action was to explore the unknowns of the sea and to unearth the hidden secrets of history. It was truly a breath of fresh air in the Witch Sea. The Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes was not exactly an honorable title. Chen Qi wondered why Palu was counted among the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes. What was the purpose of the Ice Pirate Crew coming here? Chen Qi stayed calm. Palu, though a Fourth Rank Legend, was incredibly powerful, but he was no madman and would not harm civilians. The sharp-tongued female bard with the twisted braids was Palu¡¯s favorite disguise; she was very popular in player forums, even five times more popular than her real self. At this moment, Palu was sitting in the middle of everyone, his wallet stuffed full. Clearly, he was earning money by selling information. Chen Qi ordered a cup of apple cider and took a seat. This was a big shot from the Ice Pirate Crew; perhaps, he could hear some useful information. Palu raised his hand and said, ¡°Next question! There is no information in this vicinity that I don¡¯t know.¡± Clap! At that moment, a blonde young woman downed a drink and flicked two Gold Coins at Palu¡¯s face. ¡°I have a question!¡± Blonde hair, pointed ears, her appearance resembled that of an elf. Furthermore, she was dressed in an expensive white uniform, with a chic golden flower badge pinned at her chest. That badge¡­ Chen Qi noticed that the badge resembled the flower the Flower Witch had given her. Could it be that she had connections with the Flower Witch¡¯s family? Also, her appearance seemed to be typical of a talent from Bei Country Royal University, one of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes, the Seafood Sister, ranked third. What a situation! He had encountered two of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes all at once! Chen Qi fell into thought. Although he recognized this character, she wasn¡¯t well-known to him. He also didn¡¯t know why this beautiful blonde woman was called Seafood Sister. She didn¡¯t quite seem like someone who dealt in seafood, right? Palu frowned and took the coins: ¡°Please, this¡­ friend, what information do you want to ask about?¡± The blonde woman raised her hand, smiling slightly: ¡°I want to ask about the location of the Sea Demon!¡± The crowd instantly started to stir. As a famous creature from the Sea Demon Gorge, though dangerous, the Sea Demon was incredibly beautiful, attracting the interest of many. Palu answered, ¡°The northern part of Sea Demon Island is at the center of the Crack in Sea Demon Gorge. If you want to quickly reach the crack, you must pass through this area. If you go there, you have a high likelihood of encountering a Sea Demon.¡± ¡°May I ask why you are looking for information about the Sea Demon?¡± he questioned the lady. The blonde woman thought for a moment and said: ¡°Because, I heard that the hair of the Sea Demon is a kind of sticky tentacle, which should feel quite comfortable to touch.¡± ¡°Touching the Sea Demon?¡± Palu scoffed: ¡°Just a reminder, although Sea Demons resemble humanoid creatures, they are actually monsters, essentially no different from the near-sea dominators, devoid of any desires towards humans. Their beautiful appearance and melodious singing voice are merely weapons to lure their prey.¡± Although it was common consensus that the Sea Demon was beautiful yet dangerous in the Witch Sea, When many actually encountered the Sea Demon, they couldn¡¯t help but be tempted, Creating illusions of ¡°It¡¯s different, it¡¯s interested in me.¡± Along with their unique enchanting songs, many people still fell for it every year! The blonde woman retorted, ¡°But, the Sea Demon looks human-like, pretty, ah. I just want to touch it, play with it¡­¡± Palu frowned deeply, deliberately asking, ¡°May I ask, which country are you from?¡± The blonde woman answered, ¡°I am an exchange student from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom at the Bei Country Royal University.¡± Palu raised an eyebrow, mocking: ¡°So you¡¯re from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, that country known for having weird ideas about pets; no wonder.¡± Chen Qi thought to himself; as a renowned player from Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, he couldn¡¯t refute because, in a sense, Palu was not wrong. Palu solemnly said, ¡°Everyone, the singing of the Sea Demon can enchant most intelligent creatures, not just humans. They are absolutely the most dangerous creatures in the Sea Demon Gorge! They also do not harbor any desires towards humans beyond the urge to attack! If you unfortunately encounter a Sea Demon, stay rational and do not be deceived by their looks!¡± The crowd nodded confidently, patting their chests. They had experienced significant events before, trivial Sea Demons wanting to seduce them? Palu, putting his all into his role as the caustic bard, exclaimed: ¡°Only someone like those waste materials from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, or those whose brains got kicked by a donkey, blinded by lust, would think of approaching a Sea Demon. Why don¡¯t you go and play with the near-sea dominators instead?¡± Chen Qi, drinking his apple cider, frowned. What did that mean? Who was he insulting? He felt like he had been inexplicably caught in a group attack. Palu plucked the strings of his lute and continued: ¡°Next question.¡± Although the elf-like blonde woman was insulted, she did not retort. Revenge with money! She threw out five more Gold Coins and fiercely flicked them onto Palu¡¯s face: ¡°I have another question.¡± ¡°Five Gold Coins¡­¡± Palu was shocked, the value of these coins worth at least 300,000 Shell Coins¡ªa not so small amount. Then, she looked around at the more than a hundred people present and asked: ¡°I¡¯d like to ask everyone, have you noticed any traces of a Witch?¡± In that moment, everyone exchanged glances. Palu¡¯s expression also became somewhat somber. Chapter 132 - 132 - 113: Intelligence Chapter 132 ¨C 113: Intelligence The tavern suddenly became lively. ¡°Even the White Dove Times couldn¡¯t find that person, and you think you can.¡± ¡°You¡¯re courting death, daring to earn this money. The Flower Witch¡¯s strength can easily crush a weak foreigner like you.¡± ¡°I heard that recently, the famous Black Gloves from the Black Whale Group was half-incapacitated by an eighty-thousand-gold-coin Fireball Technique cast by the Flower Witch.¡± ¡°A Fireball, really?¡± The bounties exceeding ten million were all well-known figures. The Flower Witch, though only Third Rank, had a bounty that had already exceeded twenty million! Unless it was a Third-Tier Profession Bounty Hunter with Blade Phase. Otherwise, almost no one would take on a bounty target exceeding ten million. Why would the seafood lady from the Imperial Capital Three Jie be looking for the Flower Witch? Just to hang out? Chen Qi rubbed his chin. On the game forums, there was never any mention of the seafood lady and the Flower Witch¡¯s relationship. Moreover, Palu, as the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, also had some connection with the Witch. The Flower Witch was indeed the protagonist of the Witch Sea. So many people wanted to catch her alive. Chen Qi lightly tapped the table. Palu hesitated for a moment and slowly asked: ¡°Why are you looking for the Witch?¡± The blonde woman smiled and said:¡± ¡°I want to claim the bounty.¡± That was a lie¡­ Palu snorted and flicked the five Gold Coins back at the blonde woman¡¯s forehead, boldly saying: ¡°If I knew the Witch¡¯s whereabouts, I wouldn¡¯t be here making money. You might as well ask the drunken innkeeper next door. Maybe you¡¯ll find something. Next question.¡± The blonde woman bowed her head in disappointment. In fact, the Flower Witch was in the inn next door¡­ Chen Qi set his gaze on Palu. As the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, he should know a lot about the rift information. Chen Qi downed his apple cider and asked: ¡°I want all the known rift information in Sea Demon Gorge. How much will that cost?¡± With so many people around, if he only inquired about individual rift information, he could easily be targeted. Palu¡¯s eyes fell on the chef¡¯s certificate on Chen Qi¡¯s chest: ¡°Sea Demon Gorge has over a hundred cracks. There is no such thing as comprehensive rift information. Of course, if you only want the rifts¡¯ nature and locations, it will only cost five thousand Shell Coins.¡± Five thousand Shell Coins! Chen Qi was startled. So cheap! The other party was the captain of a well-known pirate group. The information he sold only cost five thousand Shell Coins! Chen Qi took out fifty hundred-value Shell Coins, rolled them into a small tube, and tossed it to Palu. Palu caught the money: ¡°Alright. However, as a newly advanced Second Order Transcendent, there aren¡¯t many D-Rank cracks suitable for you in these seas.¡± He gently waved his hand and publicly displayed a rift map of Sea Demon Gorge. To just display it directly like this¡­ Chen Qi focused his eyes. The parchment map marked a lot of rift information. Near Sea Demon Gorge, there were many areas with death whirlpools. Whirlpool areas were universally recognized dangerous terrains on the sea. These terrains supposedly could swallow ships into another world. Besides this, Sea Demon Gorge itself was surrounded by numerous giant mountains. Thus, the whole Sea Demon Gorge was almost a one-way passage. The majority of the rift locations were deep within Sea Demon Gorge. And the rifts outside of Sea Demon Gorge had mostly been cleared by adventurers. In other words, to reach high-order rifts, one had to go through the center of Sea Demon Gorge, where Sea Demons lurked. In this place, the chance of encountering Sea Beasts was extremely high! Chen Qi roughly understood why the rift location information map was so cheap. As long as one dared to cross Sea Demon Gorge, there were plenty of rifts. But even knowing the rift locations, no one dared to cross Sea Demon Gorge. Moreover, Chen Qi noticed a conspicuous emblem on the map, a ¡®harp¡¯ symbol and a ¡®black shark¡¯ symbol. Chen Qi asked:¡± ¡°What do these two symbols mean?¡± Palu plucked the strings of his harp and spoke in a deep voice: ¡°The harp signifies the Sea Demon¡¯s coral nest. Although there¡¯s a chance of encountering Sea Demons anywhere in Sea Demon Gorge, the closer you are to this harp, the higher the probability of encountering Sea Demons. If you don¡¯t want to die, block your ears and stay away from this place.¡± The Sea Demon¡¯s nest! Chen Qi memorized this location firmly. When he returned, his primary target was to delve deep into the Sea Demon¡¯s nest. Moreover, he was surprised to find that near the sound of the harp was an ¡®Shadow Phase Rift¡¯! Chen Qi asked:¡± ¡°What about the black shark symbol?¡± Palu¡¯s expression became a bit solemn: ¡°As for the black shark symbol, that involves the Black Whale Pirate Group¡­¡± Everyone heard this and also voiced their complaints. ¡°Tell us more.¡± ¡°The Black Shark is a ship under the Black Whale Group¡¯s banner, frequently active in Sea Demon Gorge. Their leader, Kuang Sha, in terms of individual strength, is not inferior to the Black Gloves who handle gang affairs in Moonstone City.¡± Then, Palu placed his finger on a D-Rank rift. This location was prominently marked. ¡°The D-Rank Blade Phase large rift, the Orc War, although currently just a D-Rank rift, this place was where the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s arch-enemy, the Blue Beast, met its end! Besides this, around it are C-Rank Floral Appearance rifts, which is also the resting place of the Pleasurable Elves. Also, the Magic Bullet Gun, Sea Demon¡¯s Blade, and other relics. But as you might have noticed, even if someone clears these rifts deep in Sea Demon Gorge and gets the treasure, when they return, because of Sea Demon Gorge¡¯s terrain, there are very few navigation routes to choose from!¡± Chen Qi carefully examined the information. Just as Palu mentioned, many high-order rifts were located deep within Sea Demon Gorge. If you wanted to take a shortcut, you¡¯d have to pass by the ¡®harp¡¯ location. But if you avoided the ¡®harp¡¯ location, the navigation routes you could choose from were highly limited. After passing rifts, Transcendent¡¯s condition would already be seriously impaired. Others could ambush along these routes. In other words, this Sea Demon Gorge was a natural robbery hotspot! Even if you cleared the rift, you¡¯d still face threats from Sea Demons and pirates. This was the danger of Sea Demon Gorge. Chen Qi murmured: ¡°The Black Shark guards these places, intending to rob¡­¡± Palu helplessly smiled: ¡°Yes, it¡¯s not just the Black Shark, but also the Black Whale Group¡¯s Devil Fish and Electric Jellyfish¡­ Of course, the Black Shark is the most dangerous since it always operates in Sea Demon Gorge. They¡¯re adept at coexisting with Sea Beasts and have practiced resisting the Sea Demons¡¯ songs. Their leader, Kuang Sha, even dares to operate near the Sea Demon¡¯s nest. Thus, holding the geographical advantage, they truly are the local tyrants of this sea!¡± Troublesome¡­ Chen Qi muttered to himself. His small houseboat was no match for a real pirate ship. Adventurers coming here sighed. So what about multiple rifts? What about many opportunities? These places were still firmly in the pirates¡¯ control! Because of the Black Whale Group, many ships from Sea Demon Island didn¡¯t dare to enter Sea Demon Gorge. At this moment, a tall, burly man in a navy uniform chugged his strong drink, suddenly stood up, and loudly said: ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t be afraid. Our navy has arrived at Sea Demon Island! By order of our Admiral, we are preparing to join forces with other ships to enter Sea Demon Gorge together!¡± Everyone turned and found it was indeed the navy. ¡°The navy is finally here¡­¡± Palu touched his braided hair and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Inside the tavern were many adventurers from other factions as well. The navy officer quickly became the center of attention in the tavern. He explained to everyone that this afternoon, their navy ships would enter Sea Demon Gorge as the vanguard ships. Any other ships interested in entering Sea Demon Gorge could follow behind them collectively to the rifts! He also vowed that this operation would not be like before, where they extorted even a dime from adventurers. The navy had been reformed! Anyone who disobeyed would be executed! Additionally, they would try to ensure the safety of other ships as much as possible. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, Pleasurable Elves¡­ Chen Qi looked at the rift information deep in Sea Demon Gorge. The Black Whale Group had already occupied many key positions in Sea Demon Gorge. Now, the navy decided to join with other ships to break this deadlock! Undoubtedly, in this one-way sea passage, an unprecedented battle would erupt. The navy had suffered repeated losses, and this rift battle was an opportunity to restore their reputation. The Black Whale Group was already Chen Qi¡¯s enemy, and they¡¯d indiscriminately attack passing ships. Moreover, Teacher An should be on one of the navy ships. The navy¡¯s appearance. For Chen Qi, this was undoubtedly good news. At this moment, Palu, taking advantage of the navy¡¯s speech, began counting today¡¯s earnings, a happy expression on his face. Stay tuned for updates on Chen Qi got up and walked to Palu¡¯s side. Chapter 133 - 133 - 114 The Sneaky Cat Behind the Flower Witch Chapter 133 ¨C 114 The Sneaky Cat Behind the Flower Witch Chen Qi asked: ¡°May I ask if the map just now is for sale?¡± ¡°You really plan to head to Sea Demon Gorge, huh?¡± Palu counted money while speaking, ¡°Friend, even with the Navy¡¯s promise, it doesn¡¯t mean it¡¯s safe. If you want to do a meal ship business, business is also good at Sea Demon Island, it¡¯s just that the competition is fierce. Enjoy new chapters from Of course, I can¡¯t not make money, a more detailed map, for twenty thousand Shell Coins, and it¡¯s not for resale.¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and generously pulled out twenty thousand Shell Coins. The map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group could be considered the most professional map on the seas. If anyone knew the true identity of the wandering bard in front of them, his maps would have sold out long ago. ¡°Looks like you¡¯re not short on cash~¡± Palu handed the map to Chen Qi. After receiving the map, Chen Qi obediently retreated to the back of the crowd. At this time, the tall and robust navy man who had spoken earlier came over: ¡°I want a copy of the map too, and I have a piece of information to inquire about.¡± After buying the map, the tall and robust navy man asked solemnly: ¡°Information trader, why is Kuang Sha, the captain of the Black Shark, bold enough to stay in the dangerous waters of Sea Demon Gorge?¡± The Black Shark, which operates year-round in Sea Demon Gorge, is definitely the Navy¡¯s primary enemy. And its captain, Kuang Sha, has experience living in Sea Demon Gorge. Palu crooked his finger and whispered, ¡°Secrets¡­¡± The Navy fell silent, the implication in Palu¡¯s words was for a private conversation. Right after, the navy man¡¯s face flushed, and he stepped out with Palu. After listening a while longer in the tavern and confirming there was no more information, Chen Qi also left the tavern. ¡­ ¡­ Chen Qi returned to his room at the inn and began planning his next move. During his previous action, he had already obtained the map of the cracks at Sea Demon Gorge. Whether it was the information about the Floral Appearance crack needed by the Flower Witch or his own Shadow Lamp Phase crack, all were taken care of. This afternoon, the Navy would raid Sea Demon Gorge. Following the Navy to Sea Demon Gorge was definitely a good choice! The Navy¡¯s involvement could help him deal with the pirates within Sea Demon Gorge. Then, once they reached the intermediate zone, he would split from the Navy to head towards the Third Rank Floral Appearance crack deep within Sea Demon Gorge. After he brought the Flower Witch to the Third Rank Floral Appearance crack, He could go to the central area of Sea Demon Gorge, that is, the location of ¡®Qin¡¯, to take a look at the Sea Beasts! And then, by the way, clear the nearby Shadow Image crack to obtain the Shadow Image Skill Card. ¡°A perfect plan¡­¡± Chen Qi stowed the map and went to the Flower Witch¡¯s room to discuss their navigation plan. The Flower Witch, who was combing her hair, gaped in surprise. She didn¡¯t expect that in the time it took to take a bath and apply ointment, Chen Qi had already gathered information and devised a sailing plan. ¡°So impressive¡­¡± The Flower Witch remarked with admiration. After a brief discussion, the two began preparing for their upcoming actions. ¡­ ¡­ Afternoon. At the entrance to Sea Demon Gorge, its sides are steep cliffs that seem to embrace the sea surface like the arms of a giant, And right now, five fully armed steamships were stationed at the entrance. At the lead was the Navy¡¯s Bai Ou! Behind the steamships followed a full thirty well-armed medium-sized vessels. Chen Qi¡¯s small houseboat also mixed in with the fishing boats, stealthily following behind these colossal ships: ¡°Fen, be careful for safety,¡± Chen Qi warned. The Flower Witch, hiding on the bed inside the boat¡¯s cabin, nodded seriously, ¡°Mhm, mhm.¡± The sea breeze grew colder and howled through the sails. Boom! Boom! Boom! At the ship¡¯s bow, a navy rear admiral vigorously struck the war drum with a giant hammer: ¡°Everyone, prepare to set sail!¡± The engines of the Navy¡¯s flagship Bai Ou roared to life! Chen Qi stepped out of the cabin and looked up into the distance. On the railing at the stern of the ship, he saw a familiar figure with white hair. White hair billowed with the sea wind. An was indeed aboard the Navy¡¯s ship¡­ Chen Qi waved to An. However, contrary to his expectations, An¡¯s eyes widened, and instead of waving back, he gestured urgently for Chen Qi to leave. Run! Knowing that a large number of pirates were hidden within Sea Demon Gorge, An considered this operation extremely dangerous! Even for Chen Qi, survival in the midst of a battle between the Navy and pirates was unlikely! Chen Qi chose not to leave. An had no idea that his ship was hiding a Third Rank Flower Witch. An, looking at Chen Qi, grew especially anxious and wanted to use magic to stop him. However, following a loud steam whistle, Bai Ou sped off, creating massive waves, and the ships, like numerous sharks, surged into Sea Demon Gorge. The small houseboat closely followed, entering Sea Demon Gorge as well. ¡­ ¡­ The flame of the day gradually dimmed. An hour passed, and there were no longer any large ships within sight of the little houseboat. In the first half of the course, Chen Qi followed the Navy closely. For the middle segment, he chose a shortcut. Shortcuts would allow faster arrival to the depths of Sea Demon Gorge, closer to the Sea Beast¡¯s lair. At this location, the probability of encountering Sea Beasts was higher. Therefore, the majority of ships kept away from this route, choosing to take a longer detour. The Flower Witch sat on the ship, hands together in prayer, eyes closed: sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Teacher, pray that our journey is smooth and we don¡¯t encounter any Sea Beasts.¡± Chen Qi carefully surveyed his surroundings. He really wanted to head to the Sea Beast¡¯s lair, but he couldn¡¯t take the Flower Witch with him. He had to bring the Flower Witch to the crack first. But just then, something unexpected happened! Behind them in the sea, a bubbling sound emerged. Chapter 134 - 134 - 114 The Cat who Cheats behind the Flower Witch_2 Chapter 134 ¨C 114 The Cat who Cheats behind the Flower Witch_2 There¡¯s a monster! Chen Qi decisively used the Dove Perception to detect the spiritual power fluctuations in the surrounding sea area. Below the seabed were humans, and they were Third-tier Transcendents! Pirates! Chen Qi quickly activated Hunter¡¯s Eye. He saw a thick arm extending from above the sea surface, covered with black shark tattoos, and in that brawny hand was a steel harpoon! An old man with a fierce face poked his head out from the water, his eyes fierce, glaring intensely at the small houseboat. Who is this? Chen Qi thought quickly. The tattoos on the person, as well as the displayed dominance, very likely belonged to the notorious local pirate, Captain Kuang Sha! Kuang Sha touched the necklace around his neck and smiled, ¡°Thought I¡¯d caught a navy reconnaissance agent, turned out it¡¯s just a little fish daring to enter my territory, seeking its own death¡­¡± ¡°Boy, remember before you die, this is my territory!¡± He violently gripped the harpoon, then hurled it towards Chen Qi¡¯s legs! A massive sonic boom resounded through the air! Bang! Chen Qi sidestepped, dodging the vicious harpoon attack. ¡°Got some skills!¡± Then, the next second, Kuang Sha picked up another bag filled with blood and smashed it hard at the small houseboat where Chen Qi was. Bang! The sticky black bag hit the small houseboat, emitting a pungent smell of blood. At that moment, inside the boat, a wooden magic wand was already aiming at Kuang Sha. How dare you ambush Chen Qi! The Flower Witch had angry little flowers popping out of her head. Basic attack spell! Boom! A deafening roar! Spiritual power burst from the tip of the wand, shooting out a fierce flash of light that solidly hit Kuang Sha. This kid, there¡¯s actually a Third-tier expert hidden on the boat! Kuang Sha held his bleeding shoulder: ¡°Forget it, prey without value isn¡¯t worth hunting¡­¡± Kuang Sha¡¯s attack on Chen Qi was just a spur of the moment action. Blood would attract the pursuit of sea beasts. And just now, his blood bag had hit the small houseboat. The scent of blood would inevitably attract real sea beasts. The fate of such small boats that recklessly enter dangerous waters is doomed to destruction, devoured by the power of the sea! ¡°Covering the retreat of our ships is the most important thing, no need to waste time on these little boats.¡± ¡°Goodbye, little fish, wait to be swallowed by the sea.¡± After dropping the harsh words, Kuang Sha suddenly darted into the water like a shark, swiftly leaving the small houseboat. After Kuang Sha left. The two of them took a long breath. Dangerous¡­ Chen Qi secretly said to himself. Kuang Sha¡¯s appearance was too sudden. He had never expected someone to be hiding above the water. Fortunately, he had mastered the Dove Perception skill, which gave him stronger perception. If he hadn¡¯t reacted in time just now, he might have had his legs blasted apart by Kuang Sha¡¯s harpoon. However, in such a dangerous area, that Kuang Sha dared to fight underwater was indeed beyond his expectation. The Flower Witch asked worriedly, ¡°Are you alright, Qi?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine, just a minor injury.¡± Chen Qi touched his shoulder. He did not expect that his first fight in the Sea Demon Gorge would be against such a dangerous character. Luckily, in Kuang Sha¡¯s eyes, killing them had no benefits. And most likely, he hadn¡¯t realized the true identity of the Flower Witch. Otherwise, there really might have been some trouble. Chen Qi checked the blood on his small houseboat. Blood would attract sea beasts. Enjoy exclusive adventures from At that moment, the Flower Witch decisively took out a potion and poured it over the blood. The smell of the blood gradually dissipated. ¡°Hehe~¡± The Flower Witch patted her chest, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have prepared many potions that can hide the scent of blood, with me around, we won¡¯t become targets for the sea beasts.¡± ¡°Well done¡­¡± Chen Qi faintly heard the faint singing of mermaids. This place was very close to the mermaid¡¯s nest. Unfortunately, he could not bring the Flower Witch with him to see the mermaids. And undoubtedly, their location had been exposed. ¡°We need to speed up and head to the Floral Appearance crack, otherwise we might be pursued.¡± Chen Qi summoned the deep-sea Water Elves, directing the small houseboat to proceed toward the Floral Appearance crack at full speed. ¡­ ¡­ An hour later, the sky had been shrouded by a thick layer of grey. Unexpectedly, apart from a few blackhead fish and the slight singing of mermaids, they hadn¡¯t encountered any sea beasts. This was largely due to the effectiveness of the Flower Witch¡¯s potion in repelling sea beasts! With the effort of the seven deep-sea Water Elves, the small houseboat stopped. In front of them was a towering flower tree, a hundred meters tall. On the tree was an entrance, a bleeding crack. A C-level solo Floral Appearance crack, Alchemist¡¯s Abode, only accessible by Third-order Transcendents! A C-level crack was not something Chen Qi could get involved with. ¡°We¡¯re finally here! I¡¯m ready, I¡¯m so ready~¡± The Flower Witch grasped her magic wand, continuously talking to herself, applying psychological reinforcement. It had been a long time since she had challenged a Floral Appearance crack. Chen Qi said, ¡°Then, Flower Witch, this is goodbye for now.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± The Flower Witch took a step forward and then paused. She suddenly realized a problem. What would happen to Chen Qi after she left? Keep in mind, Chen Qi was just a newbie who had recently entered the realm of the Transcendents! In such a dangerous sea area, without her, if Chen Qi got targeted by a shark, or by the mermaids¡­ S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The consequences would be unimaginable! This type of farewell scene was all too common! What should have been a simple goodbye, could turn out to be a farewell forever! The Flower Witch¡¯s imagination was very active. Chapter 135 - 135 - 114 The Cat that Plays Around Behind the Flower Witch’s Back_3 Chapter 135 ¨C 114 The Cat that Plays Around Behind the Flower Witch¡¯s Back_3 She could already imagine how the Sea Demon had lured Chen Qi with its singing and beauty. Then, under the Sea Demon¡¯s seduction, Chen Qi had been turned into food, and the terrifying scene of being served on a platter followed. And when she saw Chen Qi again, she would only encounter a Sea Demon with a full belly. Moreover, they had just been targeted by Kuang Sha. Though they had only met once, the fact that the other party dared to stay in the water meant that he was an extremely dangerous Transcendent. Chen Qi might be captured by pirates and then sold to the grandmas of the Black Whale Group to become a slave, experiencing the language of flowers about forbearance and wealth. When she saw Chen Qi again, he would likely have lost his mind, emaciated, and completely depraved. The Flower Witch instantly thought of many scenes, with sad little blue flowers sprouting from her head. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Qi, please be careful, and don¡¯t cry, I¡¯ll clear the Third Rank Floral Appearance crack as quickly as possible and then come back.¡± Why would I cry? What exactly are you thinking about? Chen Qi said with a smile, ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ll be careful. Have a safe journey, Flower Witch.¡± According to his inspiration, this Floral Appearance crack, although a C-rank crack, only had a 7% mutation rate and was relatively safe. Explore stories at For the Flower Witch¡¯s strength, clearing it was just a matter of time. The Flower Witch cast Water Walking and stepped onto the water: ¡°Then I¡¯m leaving¡­ Wait a minute!¡± Chen Qi clenched his fist: ¡°Fen, is there anything else?¡± ¡°Almost forgot, give you the Potions!¡± The Flower Witch took out Potions from her backpack card. Five bottles of Sea Beast Repellent Potion, two bottles of Sea Beast Scent Potion, two bottles of Underwater Breathing Potion, two bottles of High-Efficiency Healing Potion. The Flower Witch, like a nagging mother, instructed: ¡°You must find a safe place to stay, and every once in a while, use the Sea Beast Repellent Potion nearby. If you happen to encounter a Sea Demon, apply the Sea Beast Scent Potion on yourself, then try to tie yourself up completely and use a camouflaging Skill.¡± Chen Qi promised: ¡°Hmm¡­ I got it.¡± He knew that although the Flower Witch was worried about him getting into trouble, she was a bit too nagging. ¡°I¡¯m really going now, take care¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded, ¡°Please be careful, Fen.¡± Then, she took a few steps and turned back around. Coming back again! ¡°Hold it in, hold it in, don¡¯t show that you¡¯re very eager to leave the Flower Witch.¡± Inform Chen Qi about the threat of the Sea Demons, trying to maintain his sanity! The Flower Witch solemnly said: ¡°If you hear singing, cover your ears immediately, you didn¡¯t cover them just now. Also, don¡¯t look directly at the Sea Demon¡¯s body, but sense it with your Spiritual Power.¡± Chen Qi replied: ¡°Hmm, I promise that even if I hear just a little bit of singing, I will immediately cover my ears¡­¡± ¡°And be careful of the Kuang Sha we just encountered.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Finally, after twenty minutes of back-and-forth, the Flower Witch finally entered the Floral Appearance crack. ¡°Finally¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath and clenched his fist excitedly! Now, he could finally head to the center of the Sea Demon Gorge, which is the Sea Demon¡¯s lair. As expected, that lair would undoubtedly contain a lot of treasures. ¡°I need to meet with the Sea Demon and take care of these matters before the Flower Witch comes back.¡± Chen Qi suddenly felt a strange sensation. Wait, what kind of feeling is this? Do I feel like a cat who stole a taste behind the Flower Witch¡¯s back? His heart had indeed longed for the Flower Witch, who worried about him, to enter the crack sooner. There was no helping it, the taboo talent of Deep Sea Affinity shouldn¡¯t be easily revealed to others. This feeling was quite marvelous¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. But no matter what, the Flower Witch had finally left! He didn¡¯t need to avoid Sea Beasts anymore! The feeling of freedom! ¡°Deep Sea Water Elf, push the boat!¡± Chen Qi excitedly steered the small houseboat towards the most dangerous area of the Sea Demon Gorge, heading for the Sea Demon¡¯s lair. Chapter 136 - 136 - 115: The Sea Monster’s Apology Chapter 136 ¨C 115: The Sea Monster¡¯s Apology At dusk, the sky was tinged with a gentle orange-red hue. Chen Qi¡¯s small houseboat moved unobstructed across the ocean. Below the sea surface, various sea beasts such as sea snakes, sharks, and jellyfish continuously swam by. At that moment, a black-armored shark larger than the small houseboat emerged from the water, poking out its huge head, seeking a hug. Chen Qi patted the shark¡¯s head gently and said, ¡°Little guy, lead the way¡ª¡± The black-armored shark swam past his feet, heading toward the distant coral land. ¡°We¡¯re almost there, let¡¯s stop the boat here¡­¡± Chen Qi found a hidden black reef and then hid the small houseboat behind the rock. He was not afraid of sea beasts, but his small houseboat was. Like the shark just now, which was called a black-armored shark, it was covered in black armor plates and was five meters tall, even bigger than the small houseboat! If the shark couldn¡¯t hold back its desire for a hug while approaching Chen Qi. The entire small houseboat would be obliterated in an instant! Chen Qi took a deep breath. In this sea area, the water was exceptionally clear, with a large number of colorful giant corals growing. Every now and then, small fish would spew colored bubbles from the water. Besides, there were natural moon rocks in the sea area. ¡°Deep Sea Water Elf No.1, No.2, come here!¡± ¡°Waku Waku (Understood!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elves swam to the surface at an extremely fast pace and performed Water Walking with him. Chen Qi walked towards the depths of the Sea Demon lair while observing this magnificent world. It was like the legendary underwater palace of Atlantis. At that moment, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened suddenly! A beautiful figure emerged on the sea surface. On the corals in the distance, a young Sea Demon was sitting cross-legged. Its bare back was gracefully and fluidly shaped, its skin was delicate and glossy. The seaweed-like green tentacle-like long hair sparkled in the twilight sun, with skin as delicate as snow and eyes like sapphires. And its lower half was a magnificent fishtail, as if tailor-made by an exotic seamstress from smooth silk. Like a mermaid princess from an underwater kingdom. It closed its eyes, stretching its pale hand towards the sun and sang softly, ¡°La la la la~¡± The melodious song drifted over the sea. This is a Sea Demon, so beautiful, if only I had a camera¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling emotional. But he thought the Flower Witch was even more beautiful. Wait a minute! Something¡¯s not right! Chen Qi¡¯s cheeks suddenly flushed, his body experiencing an indescribable surge of heat, uncontrollable! At that instant, Chen Qi had a terrifying thought. Even if it meant making enemies with the whole world for the sake of the Sea Demon lady, it was worth the risk! Even if just to lick the Sea Demon¡¯s fishtail, it would be worth this lifetime! He actually wanted to kneel down, to be the dog of the Sea Demon! It was an enchantment! A powerful enchanting song! At that moment, there was also a huge disturbance beneath Chen Qi¡¯s feet. The Deep Sea Water Elf beneath him was enchanted too. ¡°Waku Waku (Master, master I won¡¯t betray you!)¡± Deep Sea Water Elf No.1, with a determined expression, spoke thus. An indiscriminate enchanting song! The song of the Sea Demon targeted not only humans but most intelligent beings as well. Regardless of gender, regardless of species, it could enchant anyone! As one of the smartest pets, the Deep Sea Water Elf naturally couldn¡¯t evade this area attack. Not to mention, as a creature of the sea, the Sea Demon had a natural affinity. ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi promptly adjusted his breathing, his Second-tier profession was that of a cold-blooded assassin, naturally endowed with a moderate level of mental resistance. Even when faced with the Sea Demon¡¯s enchanting song, he could maintain his sanity! However, although he held on¡­ ¡°Waku Waku (Master, I¡¯m sorry!)¡± But the Deep Sea Water Elf No.2 beneath him couldn¡¯t resist. Behold, the weak-willed Deep Sea Water Elf No.2 exhibited a pleased expression, suddenly emerging from the water and diving into the embrace of the Sea Demon. Continue your journey at ¡°Waku Waku (Snuggle!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf nuzzled in the arms of the Sea Demon, showing a pleasurable expression at having abandoned its master. Useless thing! Chen Qi cursed under his breath. Having lost a fulcrum, his ability to walk on water failed outright, and with a splash, he fell into the sea. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fortunately, the quick-thinking Water Elf No. 3 withstood the siren¡¯s song and timely took over! ¡°Hmm~¡± At this moment, the Sea Demon focused on singing, also noticed Chen Qi¡¯s movement, as well as the Water Elf in its arms. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi stood on the water again and looked at the Sea Demon anew. As a monster, although not as intelligent as humans, the Sea Demon is still among the top few in terms of intelligence in the sea. Chen Qi wondered what action it would take facing him. ¡°Wah wah wah wah!¡± The moment it saw Chen Qi, the Sea Demon immediately became flustered, glancing around like a child who had done something wrong. Panic? Chen Qi was somewhat baffled. Suddenly, the Sea Demon had an idea, and tossed Water Elf No. 2 in its arms away like trash. Then, it placed both hands on its stomach, bent sixty degrees, and with a sobbing sound, gave him a look that pleaded for forgiveness. Was it apologizing because its song of charm accidentally affected me? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t understand the language of the Sea Demon, but with the experience of interacting with Water Elves, he could roughly guess its meaning. It seemed to be expressing an apology¡­ Then, the little Sea Demon straightened up suddenly and hummed softly: ¡°La la la la~¡± At that moment, Chen Qi felt a surge of power welling up inside him. Power surged through his body! The feeling of heat in his body vanished in an instant! [You have listened to the Sea Demon¡¯s Song of Resilience, and received the Steadfast Will BUFF. For the next ten minutes, your willpower will be even more steadfast.] ¡°Song of Resilience¡­¡± Chen Qi decisively opened the ¡°Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide¡± by Little Crow. This book, drafted by Little Crow himself, could be termed a complete encyclopedia of sea beasts. Although there were no medicinal materials worth collecting from a Sea Demon, the book still contained a description of Sea Demons. As intelligent creatures, their most powerful ability was their astonishing musical talent. Not just the song of charm, but they also mastered the Songs of Resilience, Fear, Agility, and more. They could even perform a technique reserved for Fourth Rank Legends ¡ª Sea Demon Chorus! Throughout their long lives, they could master a variety of transcendent songs. Legend has it that even a Fourth Rank Legend ¡°Sea Demon Songstress¡± needs their recognition to be promoted. This was the true terror of Sea Demons. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Chen Qi accepted the Sea Demon¡¯s apology. After apologizing, the Sea Demon, like a curious child, circled around him. Unlike the nearby sea overlords, the Sea Demon didn¡¯t come too close to Chen Qi but maintained a certain distance. It bowed its head, seemingly very curious about Chen Qi¡¯s thighs. Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided to change his clothes. This area of the sea was not devoid of human activity. He took out the Residual Fire Touch. The deep blue gem transformed into tidal water in the air, then the water swirled around his body. Finally, it quickly formed into a set of Hunter¡¯s Clothes, with small tentacles spreading from the garment. Chen Qi thought for a moment, then made a simple mask with a bandage. This form not only provided a bonus but also concealed his identity. Should anyone come here, it wouldn¡¯t expose his identity. Moreover, for the Sea Demon, this tentacled form was even more handsome. ¡°Woo-hoo!¡± The green tentacles on the Sea Demon¡¯s head moved together with its small hands. It really liked Chen Qi in his tentacle attire. Chen Qi looked at his first encounter with a Sea Demon. This seaweed-like tentacle hair was also very rare among Sea Demons. He would call it Little Seaweed¡ª Chen Qi thought to himself. At that moment, Little Seaweed shook its fishtail and pointed with its finger towards the central area in the distance. Above the sea, a large school of fish also swam toward the center of Sea Demon Coral Land. Little Seaweed¡¯s tentacle hair moved happily, waving as a gesture. Is it inviting me? Little Seaweed swam its fishtail towards the center of the Sea Demon nest. And at that moment, he heard a multitude of singing voices. Chapter 137 - 137 - 116: You have been strengthened, you are invincible! Chapter 137 ¨C 116: You have been strengthened, you are invincible! Chen Qi followed the direction of the singing voice, walking on water. Under the guidance of the little green algae, they quickly reached the very center of the Sea Demon Nest. Giant sea snakes, black-armored sharks, dark cloud jellyfish¡­ A large number of sea beasts gathered here, waiting quietly. Why are there so many sea beasts here? Chen Qi slowly stopped and looked upwards. It was a massive coral platform. And on this platform, there was a harp that was a full meter and a half tall. Forbidden relic ¡ª the Siren Harp! Chen Qi remembered that this item was mentioned in the game strategy guide. On the platform, there were as many as thirty beautiful sirens! Each siren was as beautiful as a princess, and just one glance was unforgettable. The siren in the center was two meters tall, with meter-long tentacle hair and a body that made blood boil. She held a small harp in her hand and lightly plucked it. La la la~ A powerful song from the harp rang out! Accompanied by the melodious harp sound, all the sea beasts on the coral ground started to boil with excitement! ¡°Waku Waku! (Sounds great!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elves jumped and cheered as well. The scene before them looked like an open-air sea concert. Except that the singer was a dangerously perilous sea demon. ¡°Interesting¡­¡± Chen Qi felt a surge of power within his body. [You listened to the Siren Song¡ªPower Song, your power increased.] Chen Qi felt this power again. The siren¡¯s song was not an indiscriminate attack; it could produce different effects based on their will. For example, the current song, powered by the siren¡¯s active control, was a Power Song for him. But for humans, it could very likely be the Rage Song that incites mutual slaughter. All the sirens had noticed Chen Qi. They were first startled, then bowed solemnly as if meeting a noble king. They bowed again¡­ This took Chen Qi by surprise; it was his first time encountering such a scene. Unlike the silly Nearshore Dominator, the sirens were highly intelligent and had learned many human etiquettes. Bowing was their way of expressing reverence. In addition, Chen Qi carefully sensed that the sirens could control their singing. In other words, the siren¡¯s song wouldn¡¯t harm him. Sirens could be approached. ¡°I¡¯m coming up¡­¡± After ensuring his safety, Chen Qi followed the coral reef steps to the platform. This platform was the deepest part of the Sea Demon Nest! Under normal circumstances, it was the place where human heroes encountered their final boss battle! No surprise, there must be treasures here! Since I¡¯m a guest, it¡¯s quite normal to take some things. Otherwise, give them some delicious Extraordinary Fish Bait in return. Chen Qi quickly scanned the surroundings. Aside from the harp, there was also a broken stone table on the coral platform. On the table was a necklace made of shells. Chen Qi picked up the necklace. A prompt appeared before his eyes. [Siren Necklace: Nature Form: Floral, Heart Effect: A necklace made by sirens. Wearing it can block the offensive songs of sirens, and you won¡¯t be actively attacked by sirens. Note: Legend has it that sirens give this item to humans who defeat them in singing.] Blocking the siren¡¯s song and not being attacked by sirens! Undoubtedly, this was a divine artifact in the Sea Demon Gorge. Chen Qi suddenly remembered. The navy once asked why Kuang Sha dared to live in the Sea Demon Gorge and even treated it as his territory. Now it seemed that he might also possess this necklace. Given to humans who defeat them in singing¡­ Chen Qi pondered. His musical talent could only be described with four words: Ghastly Wailing. Is this thing really something I can take? Chen Qi picked up one necklace and looked back at the sirens. Then, in an instant, three sirens appeared from nowhere with three more shell necklaces, handing them to Chen Qi. ¡°Hum hum~¡± The little green algae also took out its siren necklace and handed it to him. ¡°?????¡± Chen Qi looked at his hand. In a flash, he had five precious Siren Necklaces! ¡°Ah, this¡­¡± Chen Qi was astonished; he seemed to be very popular. In that case, can I also take this harp? Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts grew bolder as he walked to the large harp and touched it lightly. [Siren¡¯s Harp: Nature Form: Floral Description: The legendary Siren¡¯s Harp. The melody played with this harp, combined with singing, will exhibit soul-stirring extraordinary power. Note: The usage of this relic depends on your musical skill.] Based on the music played, the Siren¡¯s Harp could exhibit different extraordinary powers. The legendary item! This was an auxiliary divine artifact for players! Chen Qi swallowed, maybe he could become an excellent sea singer. ¡°Can I try it?¡± Chen Qi asked. The sirens blinked their large blue eyes, looking at him with anticipation. In their eyes, Chen Qi was an ancient being from the frontier! Perhaps he knew some forbidden ancient music! They were thrilled to see what kind of music Chen Qi could play. ¡°Waku Waku (Master, go for it!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf jumped. ¡°Then I¡¯ll start.¡± Encouraged by everyone, Chen Qi instantly gained confidence and began to play! Maybe now, after encountering the extraordinary, he possessed an amazing musical talent? He plucked the strings. Dun dun dun! Then he mimicked the sirens, trying to produce an ethereal sound: ¡°La! La! La!¡± In an instant, a gale swept over the Sea Demon Land! Every note, every sound was filled with power and sorrow; this song of death seemed to awaken the deepest fears and despair within people, making them feel the fragility and impermanence of life! The sirens¡¯ tentacles on their heads twisted and squirmed, covering their ears abruptly! Some sirens with weak spiritual power even knelt on the ground. Neither the harp sound nor the singing could be described. It was like the chaotic whispers from the frontier! The song that could not be faced directly! The prototype of the death song! The previously ecstatic giant sea snakes and black-armored sharks also suddenly dived into the sea. Waves rolled through the Sea Demon Land instantly. Fortunately, the song didn¡¯t last long. With the final note, the sea returned to calm. However, a heavy and oppressive atmosphere still lingered in the air, as if the fear and despair brought by this death song continued to spread. The previously enchanted Water Elf No. 2 became completely clear-headed after listening again and ran to Chen Qi¡¯s feet in repentance. ¡°That was awful¡­¡± Sure enough, I have no musical talent¡­ Chen Qi stopped playing. The Siren¡¯s Harp needed the mastery of extraordinary music techniques to fully exert its power. However, mastering extraordinary music techniques required the transcendent musical enlightenment of Floral Appearance, which meant pursuing a career related to Floral Appearance. Thus, his recent music caused no substantial damage. It could only produce some mild mental damage by relying on the harp¡¯s intrinsic power. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have played¡­¡± Chen Qi remembered that sirens were a race with immense respect for music. If someone had excellent musical skills, they would treat them as a friend. People with poor musical talent would be scorned as trash, pests of the world, and useless bottom feeders of the sea! In other words, his recent playing might very well incur the sirens¡¯ resentment. Chen Qi turned around to see the sirens¡¯ eyes, originally filled with respect, now holding an even greater sense of awe! ¡°Why do they seem to respect me even more?¡± Could it be that I actually have musical talent? Chen Qi was puzzled. At this moment, the two-meter-tall siren walked to his side and gathered all the other sirens around. The sirens cleared their throats. It was time to return Chen Qi¡¯s song! It looked like they had a gift for him? Chen Qi was taken aback. As the lead singer siren gently plucked the Siren Harp, the other sirens joined the chorus. ¡°La la la la la la~¡± Wait, this is a siren chorus! Chen Qi¡¯s body shuddered violently. Legend had it that the siren chorus, which combines various dangerous songs, could directly summon death! This was the death sound! Even a Fourth Rank Legend had to escape in the face of a siren chorus! The sirens wouldn¡¯t want to take revenge on me, would they¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s heart pounded. ¡°La la la la la la~¡± Heavenly singing echoed underwater, intertwining with the resonance of the coral reef, creating a mysterious and grand musical effect. Multiple prompts quickly appeared before his eyes. [You listened to the Song of Agility, agility increased!] [You listened to the Song of Power, power increased!] [You listened to the Soul Song, spiritual power origin increased!] [You listened to the Healing Song, life recovery ability increased!] [You listened to the Song of Stealth, stealth ability increased!] [You listened to the Song of Water, the surrounding water will protect you!] [You listened to the Delay Song, all song buffs extended!] [You listened to the Song of Men¡­] ¡­ ¡­ ¡°So this is the siren chorus¡­¡± Chen Qi froze after listening to the chorus. It wasn¡¯t that scary; rather, it felt quite comfortable. At this moment, he had fifteen singing buffs on him. It seemed as if the sirens had strengthened him! Chen Qi felt the vast power within his body and threw a simple Qi Power Fist! Boom! The sea water was compressed and shredded by the immense power, turning into countless droplets splashing in the air. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, the waves surged high, like a white giant beast roaring in the wind before crashing back into the sea with a deafening thud. ¡°I seem to be a bit strong now.¡± Chen Qi never expected this. The sirens¡¯ gift turned out to be such powerful temporary buffs! Find exclusive content at With a duration of a day, it was definitely enough for him to clear the D-rank crack. Not to mention clearing the D-rank crack, Chen Qi felt he could even rob pirate ships. He had a feeling that he could face a Third-order Transcendent now. At that moment, the little green algae came over with a delicate small box and handed it to Chen Qi. Am I perhaps overly popular¡­ Although the sirens didn¡¯t ask him to give them head pats like the Nearshore Dominator, it was clear they liked him quite a bit. Especially when he wore Residual Fire Touch. Chen Qi took the box and slowly opened it. Chapter 138 - 138 - 117 Shadow Blade Slash Chapter 138 ¨C 117 Shadow Blade Slash Chen Qi opened the small wooden box. Inside the box were five crimson pearls, a heart-shaped shell necklace, and a small harp. [Song of the Shell: Nature Form: Flower, Heart Description: Wearing this item will slightly increase your charm, as well as slightly amplify the buff effects you receive from songs. Note: I am a die-hard fan of the Sirens¡¯ Song.] [Siren¡¯s Small Harp: Nature Form: Flower Description: A replica of the Siren¡¯s Harp, it can be used to play transcendent songs. Inherent Skill: Song of the Sea (increases activity, agility, and strength of sea beasts within range, and heals their injuries; this is an inherent skill of the equipment, which can be played without understanding music theory.)] The five pearls were rare gems, and if sold to a jeweler, they could fetch a million. ¡°Valuable gifts.¡± Chen Qi accepted these gifts. These are two items designed to be used together. Among them, the most precious was the Siren¡¯s Small Harp. Unfortunately, with his dreadful musical skills, he could never unleash the true potential of this transcendent item. Nature Form is Flower; he wondered if the Flower Witch had any singing skills. Of course, its inherent skill ¡°Song of the Sea¡± was quite effective for Chen Qi. The shell necklace was meant to be used with the Siren¡¯s Small Harp. ¡°Thank you.¡± Chen Qi put the harp into his backpack card, then wore the shell necklace and the siren necklace. Unfortunately, he had no good return gifts. He could only cook! Chen Qi spent some time making a sumptuous roast and invited the sirens for a meal. The sirens, greedy sea beasts at heart, were instantly satisfied. After eating, the sirens lay on the coral platform and fell asleep. The sirens¡¯ chorus consumed a lot of the sea beasts¡¯ energy. Unknowingly, the flames of the day gradually went out, and the entire ocean slowly fell into darkness. Chen Qi took out the kerosene lamp. It was time to clear the D-rank void crack! Now, he had twenty song buffs on him. With these buffs lasting for twenty-four hours, clearing a D-rank crack would be a piece of cake for him! Chen Qi opened the map; near the siren¡¯s lair, there was a ten-person shadow phase crack. In his current state, a ten-person D-rank shadow phase crack was no problem at all! Might as well strike while the iron was hot, clear the crack, and then return to the siren¡¯s lair. Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and headed towards the crack. Speed run! ¡­ [Inspiration identification ongoing¡­] [You have entered the void phase crack, ¡°Skeleton Graveyard.¡± ] [You carefully stepped into the graveyard.] [A giant skeleton general appeared from the darkness, mocking your frail body, and questioned the value of your life.] [You threw a punch and killed the skeleton general¡­] [The skeleton general triggered a death rattle, summoning a skeleton archmage.] [You threw a punch and killed the skeleton archmage¡­] [The skeleton archmage also triggered a death rattle, summoning a group of skeleton soldiers¡­] [You killed the group of skeleton soldiers, and they triggered a death rattle, summoning a skeleton puppy¡­] Your next read awaits at ¡­ ¡­ [You cleared the crack and received a perfect S rating, drawing two skill cards.] [You obtained the skill card¡ª¡ªShadow Blade Slash.] [You obtained a one-time skill card¡ª¡ªEmpty Skeleton Head.] ¡°Done, why do all monsters here have death rattles?¡± Chen Qi walked out of the crack and checked his newly obtained skill cards. Empty Skeleton Head was a void phase skill card. Its effect was ¡°cease thinking,¡± then resist a one-time mental attack. Additionally, if he died while ¡°ceasing thinking,¡± it would trigger a death rattle, summoning a fierce skeleton general. However, to use it, one must possess void phase intuition. ¡°In the early stages, void phase skill cards are indeed garbage¡­¡± Chen Qi kept the skill card, planning to sell it at the black market when he got the chance. In the New Sun game, the symbol for void phase was having no symbol. Not just skills, but the associated occupations were often trash in the early stages and quite rare. Also, none of the six nations in the New Sun world governed [Void] or [Shadow]. Both shadows and void phases, being negative nature forms, had their origins in the Hunter¡¯s organization, located in the Lost Land, in the underground world gutters. Even though there was no top-level transcendent organization. The shadow phase, due to its ¡°villainous¡± nature and decent strength, still attracted many players. But the void phase was different; occupation cards were rare, and early-stage strength was very weak. Therefore, very few players chose the void phase path. Fortunately, the second skill card he obtained was quite decent. [Shadow Blade Slash: Nature Form: Blade, Shadow Usage Conditions: Master qi power, possess slight shadow intuition or blade intuition Description: Operate qi power throughout your body, enchanting your weapon with it, transforming it into a sharp black thunderbolt, then unleash a powerful qi-powered slash!] A skill card that perfectly matched his current situation. Shadow Blade Slash could be understood as the qi power slash of the shadow phase; simply put, it was a move like sword energy. While enhancing attack power, it also expanded the attack range! Sword energy was a romantic dream for men! And just right, the weapon Chen Qi used was a sword. Shadow Blade Slash was a pretty good addition to his combat strength. Chen Qi kept the skill card. Recently, he had been using skill cards too frequently; he should wait a few days to thoroughly digest this one. ¡°Nice harvest¡­¡± Under the faint moonlight, Chen Qi walked on the water, heading towards the siren¡¯s lair. His next plan was to fleece the sea beasts once more, then see if there were any rare sea beasts to bring to the White Tree Land. Finally, he would go pick up the Flower Witch. At that moment, a small sea demon with green algae hair suddenly emerged from the water. An adult sea demon could reach a height of 1.8 meters, with some even growing over 2 meters. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, little Green Algae was an undernourished sea demon, and with her fish tail, she stood at only about 1.4 meters. In the water, she looked even smaller. ¡°Green Algae, you¡¯re not asleep¡­¡± Chen Qi smiled slightly and patted her tentacle-like hair. Green Algae¡¯s tentacles twitched, then she frantically waved her arms: ¡°Wah wah wah ¦²(¡ã¡÷¡ã|||)¡ª¡ª¡± Hmm? What does that mean? Chen Qi was startled. At this moment, the Deep Sea Water Elf also moved. ¡°Wait¡­¡± Chen Qi immediately became alert. It seemed Green Algae was warning him about some nearby danger! What could scare Green Algae? Could it be a nighttime shadow demon? No¡­ Chen Qi soon dismissed this thought. ¡°Is someone nearby¡­¡± He hesitated no longer and immediately activated his skill. Dark Concealment! Chen Qi held his breath, as if covered by a thin veil, hiding in the darkness. Not only his breathing, but even his spirit power field was covered by this thin veil. Combined with numerous buffs provided by the sirens, his concealment in the dark was extremely strong. Unless it was a mage of Teacher An¡¯s caliber, it would be impossible to discover him. Could it be the Kuang Sha he encountered previously? Chen Qi looked underwater again. Most of the sirens were asleep, but the black-armored sharks were still very active. Chen Qi, facing the third-order transcendent Kuang Sha, couldn¡¯t possibly defeat him. But for mere survival, he should have no problem. Why were they at the sirens¡¯ lair? And what gave them the courage to come here? As a Light Seer, it was natural to remain curious. ¡°Deep Sea Water Elf, follow.¡± Chen Qi dived underwater, carefully swimming towards the center of the sirens¡¯ lair, following a black-armored shark from a distance. With Dark Concealment, he successfully hid behind a reef, beside which a large sea snake lay asleep. A perfect hiding spot¡­ Chen Qi concealed himself and looked into the distance. Sure enough, he saw lights and ten steam-powered boats. On each boat stood a fully armed member of the Black Whale Group. At the forefront was none other than the captain of the Black Whale Group¡ª¡ªKuang Sha! He stood two meters tall, with a mix of silver and white hair, a massive V-shaped physique, and a broad, sturdy back like an ancient reef. His body was too massive to be described as bull-like; he was more like a giant bear. ¡°Interesting, they dared to come here on small boats.¡± Chen Qi thought. One wrong move, and these Black Whale Group members would become shark food! Without a doubt, they must have some special items to dare venture this deep. But more intriguing was their purpose in coming to the sirens¡¯ lair. In front of Kuang Sha stood a tall woman. Her pitch-black hair was neat, she wore a raven mask, and donned a black feathered robe. Like a raven symbolizing doom. Chen Qi was slightly startled. She was an acquaintance of his. Now, she was a newly promoted officer of the Black Whale Group¡ª¡ªLittle Raven. Chapter 139 - 139 - 118: The Power of the Ancient Species, The Breath of the Great Whale Chapter 139 ¨C 118: The Power of the Ancient Species, The Breath of the Great Whale Late at night, a blurred moon hung high in the sky, casting a faint silvery glow. Beneath the sea, strange sounds emerged from time to time. Nobody knew what exactly could be hidden underneath the seabed in this area. At this moment, the members of the Black Whale Group were discussing the plan for the next day. Little Crow carried a kerosene lamp, remaining vigilant, and looked towards the distant coral platform. ¡°Kuang Sha, do you really have confidence that you can make this sea area above into your domain?¡± Kuang Sha gripped his harpoon: ¡°Of course, Doctor Crow, the premise is that the potion you gave us really possesses the strength of a superior species, just like the rumors claim!¡± Little Crow adjusted her mask: ¡°There¡¯s no problem with the potion, it can last at least twelve hours, as long as your body holds up, of course.¡± Kuang Sha flexed his muscles: ¡°There¡¯s no potion I can¡¯t handle, just quietly await the shark sweeping across the sea. When do we act?¡± ¡°At dawn, when the daylight burns, the time of the morning.¡± Following that, Little Crow continued: ¡°Now the navy has already blocked off most entrances and is firmly targeting the vessels of the Devil Fish.¡± After speaking, she fixed her grim and cold mask intently on the members of the Black Shark: ¡°I don¡¯t know why, but this batch of tardy navy somehow knows that aboard the Devil Fish, we have stored the forbidden artifact Meat Cutting Bone Breaking that we obtained at great human cost¡­¡± Kuang Sha clenched his teeth, looking at his brothers. The men of the Black Shark fought for money, and for money, they had done all sorts of things! It was entirely possible they could sell out information. Kuang Sha argued: ¡°Maybe it was the Ice Devil Pirates. I¡¯ve heard that the tavern on Sea Demon Island also spotted traces of the Ice Devil Pirates this time. When the time comes, I¡¯ll grab the old couple who run the tavern and interrogate them. They must know some information.¡± Little Crow clutched her lantern tightly with displeasure, commanding: ¡°It¡¯s no longer important who leaked the information. You just need to know that tomorrow, the Devil Fish will break into the Sea Demon¡¯s lair. Moreover, we can¡¯t rule out the possibility of the navy going mad and following the Devil Fish into the Sea Demon¡¯s lair! Remember, even if you Black Shark cannot protect the Devil Fish, you must take away all the treasures on board, including Meat Cutting Bone Breaking and other Transcendent relics!¡± This action was made due to the navy having blocked off a large number of routes. Therefore, after communication, the Black Whale Group decided to make a mad decision: To directly pass through the central area of the Sea Demon Gorge¡ªthe Sea Demon¡¯s lair! And this matter must be prepared for sufficiently. In the distance, Chen Qi, who had been eavesdropping, was shocked in secret. Little Crow¡¯s voice was very soft, but Kuang Sha¡¯s was very loud. Through Kuang Sha¡¯s words, Chen Qi had also roughly analyzed the situation at hand. The Black Whale Group actually wanted to directly pass through the Sea Demon¡¯s lair. Even steel vessels, in the moment of crossing this place, would be crazily attacked by giant sea snakes and black-armored sharks. Not to mention the siren¡¯s song! Kuang Sha¡¯s muscles tensed all over his body: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Doctor Crow. As long as it¡¯s as the intelligence said, without any naval admirals, I am invincible. Now, Doctor Crow, give me the Black Whale Blood.¡± Little Crow looked around, feeling a chill in the air: ¡°Don¡¯t rush, tell me the intelligence you collected today first.¡± Kuang Sha said carelessly: ¡°We don¡¯t have much intelligence, apart from the movements of the navy, it was just a small fish.¡± ¡°A small fish?¡± ¡°Yes, on a small boat, I encountered a newly promoted Second-order Transcendent and a Third-order Transcendent with a Floral Appearance.¡± A Third-tier Transcendent with a Floral Appearance! The Flower Witch was indeed a Third-tier Transcendent with a Floral Appearance! However, why would this Third-order Transcendent have a Second-tier Transcendent by their side? Come to think of it, there had been an unidentified First Order black-bearded monster with the Flower Witch before. An ally of the Flower Witch? Which power did they belong to? Little Crow fell into thought. Kuang Sha crossed his arms over his chest: Enjoy new chapters from ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Doctor Crow?¡± ¡°Nothing, it¡¯s just that the one you encountered might be the Flower Witch.¡± ¡°Witch!¡± He burst out shouting! ¡°Keep it down, in case you¡¯re overheard, or wake up the sea demons and sharks¡­¡± Kuang Sha showed no intention of apologizing or fear: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Doctor Crow! Besides us, who else dares to stand in this sea area?¡± Little Crow shook her head: ¡°Forget it, the witch isn¡¯t important right now, what¡¯s really important is to cover for the Devil Fish ship.¡± Kuang Sha didn¡¯t reply, filled with immense regret. He had actually missed the chance to arrest the witch! In the Black Whale Group, the Flower Witch was their number one target. If he could catch the Flower Witch, the taboo creation aboard the Devil Fish ship¡ªMeat Cutting Bone Breaking¡ªwould undoubtedly be his reward, too! Little Crow took out a bottle containing a wriggling mass of blackness from her backpack. It was like a pulsating black heart. Diluted Black Whale Blood! She said coldly, ¡°Remember, the effect lasts for twelve hours, and within a month, the strength of your body absolutely cannot endure a second use.¡± ¡°All right, all right, hurry and give it to this old man.¡± Kuang Sha took the Black Whale Blood, then asked as a final question, ¡°I have the Sea Demon Necklace, I¡¯m not afraid of the Sea Demon¡¯s song, but the Black Armored Shark and the great sea snakes are ferocious beasts. Doctor Crow, are you sure this blood can suppress such terrifying creatures?¡± Little Crow explained, ¡°As of now, the origins of Sea Beasts remain a mystery, but just like dragons, higher existences exert a tremendous suppressive force over lower ones. Black Whale Blood will grant you a faint ancient bloodline presence. This presence, unless it¡¯s a sea tyrant of a Sea Beast, they absolutely won¡¯t dare approach you. Furthermore, this blood will grant you unimaginable strength.¡± Kuang Sha looked up, and under the light of the kerosene lamp, the Black Whale Blood radiated a tempting power. ¡°Doctor Crow, I hope it is as you say, that the Black Whale Blood possesses such mysterious power.¡± Kuang Sha didn¡¯t hesitate, opened his mouth, and bit off half the Black Whale Blood. Upon consuming the Black Whale Blood, his muscles abruptly swelled, and his bones crackled. The spiritual power in his blood instantly took on a layer of frenzied darkness! His spiritual power field underwent a stark transformation, like a massive thundercloud, like a true shark! Little Crow asked, ¡°How is it? Can you withstand it?¡± Black Whale Blood, only those with strong bodies can use it! Kuang Sha spat out blood and then let out a beast-like roar, ¡°Exquisite. I even feel I could gnaw down the rest of the Black Whale Blood. Now, neither the Flower Witch nor the navy stands a chance against me!¡± Little Crow, watching Kuang Sha¡¯s condition, clenched her fists, ¡°Just a reminder, the Flower Witch is very strong, not an opponent you can defeat. Later, the Black Glove will take care of this.¡± Kuang Sha immediately retorted, ¡°I admit the Flower Witch is strong, but I¡¯m different from you. At the age of ten, I hunted a three-meter-long shark with a bone blade. At thirteen, a Sea Demon singer gave my father a precious Sea Demon Necklace, and since then, I visit the Sea Demon Gorge every year. Generations of my family have lived in Sea Demon Gorge. I¡¯m not afraid of the Sea Demon¡¯s song, only fearful of the sharks lurking in the deep.¡± The aged Kuang Sha gripped his harpoon, straightened his back, his mighty frame like a colossal mountain. ¡°Besides, as a Third-order Transcendent of the Blade Phase [Water Beast], the Flower Witch couldn¡¯t possibly defeat me at sea.¡± This presence¡­ Little Crow murmured softly, ¡°I hope your arrogance is matched by your strength.¡± And at that moment, a massive disturbance came from beneath the sea! It was a five-meter-tall Black Armored Shark! Their noisy clash had already disturbed this massive creature! The Black Armored Shark violently surfaced, opened its colossal mouth, its teeth sharp as blades, and lunged for the small boat. However, Kuang Sha merely turned his head slightly, giving a faint glare. Boom! In the moment their gazes locked, The Black Armored Shark instantaneously became like a startled kitten and bolted towards where Chen Qi was hiding. Kuang Sha clenched his harpoon, looking at the panicking black shark. This was the first time he had seen such a magnificent scene. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the ferocious Black Armored Shark feared him! This was the power of the Black Whale! ¡°Doctor Crow, I understand now why you managed to become an officer. The potion you¡¯ve created is indeed wonderfully unmatched¡­¡± Kuang Sha clutched his harpoon, feeling the power of the Black Whale Blood. The power inside him was surging! Kuang Sha could no longer suppress the pride swelling within him. ¡°Be it the Witch or the navy! Or any other overconfident little fish! The outcome for those who come here is death! No one can pass through here!¡± He spread his arms wide and roared at the sea before him, ¡°In these twelve hours, this sea territory is mine!¡± Chapter 140 - 140 - 119 Assaulted Chapter 140 ¨C 119 Assaulted ¡°` Kuang Sha spread his arms wide, and under the influence of the Black Whale Blood, revealed an unprecedented oppressive aura. The little crow clenched her fists: ¡°Don¡¯t be too arrogant, Kuang Sha. Your actions might awaken the sea demon.¡± Kuang Sha grinned and said: ¡°Little girl, I was called Little Kuang Sha when I was young, and now I¡¯m Kuang Sha. How can I not be reckless?¡± Kuang Sha gripped the trident, in these waters, he could rob whoever he wanted, hit whoever he wanted. ¡°¡­¡± The little crow shook her head, somewhat nostalgic for the days aboard the Sawshark. Although her jerk of a Black-eyed Captain often owed money, compared to the bloodthirsty nature of Kuang Sha, he was practically the paragon of gentleness and moral standards. If it weren¡¯t for her status as an officer, this man wouldn¡¯t listen to a word she said. However, a Kuang Sha possessing the Black Whale Blood emitted an aura powerful enough to deter the armored sharks. The Black Whale Blood was merely the icing on the cake. The key was his incredibly precious siren necklace, allowing him to resist the siren¡¯s song. As a Sea Beast tamer, the little crow looked at the siren necklace around Kuang Sha¡¯s neck. Only those with an extraordinary singing talent can gain the recognition of the sirens. It was with the help of the siren necklace that Kuang Sha had risen from an ordinary fisherman to become a well-known pirate of the Sea Demon Gorge, before being defeated by the matriarch of the Black Whale Group and becoming a member of the group. Unfortunately, the voices that could gain the sirens¡¯ recognition were few and far between. The little crow sighed: ¡°All right, stay away from the sirens. I¡¯ve heard that today, someone near the Sea Demon Gorge heard the rare Song of Death. Maybe among the sirens, another genius who commands the music of death has been born.¡± The little crow adjusted her mask: ¡°The potion that masks our human scent is also about to wear off.¡± She began to pack up, ready to leave this dangerous place. However, at that moment, she witnessed a surprising scene. The armored shark, that Kuang Sha had just scared away, was actually charging towards the reef where the great sea snake was! While it¡¯s rare for sea creatures to attack each other, for the armored shark, scared by Kuang Sha, to approach the great sea snake was extremely abnormal behavior. It was likely not approaching the great sea snake, but rather something mysterious that was attracting it. ¡°Is it being lured by food?¡± The little crow lifted the kerosene lamp, looking in the direction of the reef. Your next chapter is on .com The armored shark made wooing sounds as if complaining to its mother. ¡°Truly amazing¡­¡± She shook her head, unable to comprehend the armored shark¡¯s thoughts, and started the steamboat to leave the area. The crew of the Black Shark had set up traps here. After hearing that the siren had performed the Song of Death today, they did not stay long, promptly leaving the area. ¡­ ¡­ The moonlight was bright and clear. Chen Qi sat on the massive head of the armored shark, still shaken. He had never imagined that the armored shark, frightened by the presence of the Black Whale, would not run away as a first instinct, but instead approach him, seeking comfort! Was this even reasonable? Such a large shark, actually seeking comfort from him! Not even the near-sea overlord would do such a thing! Luckily, he had Dark Concealment, completely merging his form into the darkness. ¡°That was a close call.¡± Chen Qi stroked the armored shark¡¯s head to soothe it. Although he didn¡¯t catch all of their conversation, Chen Qi deduced the gist from the Black Whale Blood and their actions. The Black Whale Group¡¯s iron ships would be passing through this perilous Sea Demon Gorge. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This might be an opportunity for him. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi fell into thought. With his current individual strength, facing the pirate ship head-on was tantamount to a suicide mission. But if he had the siren song, he could stand a chance against the Black Whale Group¡¯s pirate ship. Moreover, these pirate ships had come from the deepest high-order cracks of the Sea Demon Gorge. There might be unimaginable treasures aboard, as well as relics lost a century ago. The giant blade Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, the euphoria elf capable of plunging people into a world of bliss, the blood-controlling Blade¡­ Especially that creation known as Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. It was mentioned in the gaming forums as a relic, a weapon of formidable strength, and the archenemy of the Deep Sea Hunters of the past. Chen Qi gradually formulated a daring plan in his mind. Maybe he could join in this chaotic battle. After all, the siren lair was the home of his siren friends. It was only fair to collect a toll from those passing through. And he had long wanted to deal a blow to this Black Whale pirate group. ¡°` ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi touched the Water Elf. Despite having the geographical advantage, the plan remained extremely dangerous. Kuang Sha could resist the siren¡¯s song, and having consumed the great whale blood, was very powerful. The fish-pecking crow would not make a move, but it was likely that there were other experts involved in this operation. The disparity in power between a Third-order Transcendent and a Second-order Transcendent was enormous. Even with the Residual Fire Touch and the buff from the siren¡¯s song, he couldn¡¯t bridge the gap in strength. Inside the mermaid¡¯s lair, he could hold his ground against an ordinary Third-order Transcendent. But against a Transcendent who had the solution, he was completely out of his depth. Even fighting on home turf, as a newly-promoted Second-tier Transcendent, he could still die in the chaos of battle. ¡°It¡¯s too dangerous¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head, sighing deeply. Undoubtedly, this was a tremendous opportunity, but the risk was just as great. Unless the Flower Witch joined his cause. Then, he looked at the four mermaid necklaces in his hand. The mermaid necklaces could resist the siren¡¯s song and prevent the mermaids from attacking him actively. ¡°Wait¡­¡± Chen Qi suddenly realized something. It was not impossible to get the Flower Witch to take action. With the mermaid necklace, the Flower Witch could also move amidst the song. But if he truly wanted to seize these relics from a century ago, he would have to plan carefully. ¡°I should go find the Flower Witch first.¡± Chen Qi estimated the time. With the Flower Witch¡¯s capabilities, she might have already cleared the crack. However, considering the current situation, it was very likely that the Flower Witch would have encountered pirates. Amidst the dark night, he cautiously steered his small house boat towards the depths of Sea Demon Gorge. Chen Qi maintained as much caution as possible. After two hours of sailing, he arrived at the location of the Floral Appearance crack. However, on the surface of the sea, he saw clothes bloodied beyond recognition and a multitude of corpses. Apart from that, the massive tree of Floral Appearance was wounded all over. ¡°Has there been a battle here?¡± Chen Qi took out his weapon, lit the kerosene lamp, and carefully surveyed the area. A great amount of blood flowed over this part of the sea. Above the sea surface, hot gunsmoke still lingered. What had happened? The next instant, Chen Qi felt a chill on his back, a scent of blood in the air. Bang! His thigh was kicked hard, he lost his balance, and then toppled backward. Then, in the next breath, a hand grabbed the back of his clothes and, using the momentum of the fall, smashed him hard onto the deck! Boom! It was fast! Chen Qi could only instinctively use his spear to defend. But still, he was slammed to the ground with great force. His head throbbed with pain! Immediately after, someone pressed down on him and pointed a Magic Wand¡¯s tip at Chen Qi. Huge Spiritual Power converged at the tip of the wand, and with just a thought, it could obliterate him and the boat into dust. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to die, keep your mouth shut!¡± A flower petal fell onto Chen Qi¡¯s face. Under the faint moonlight, Chen Qi saw the face of the person above him. It was the Flower Witch, but she looked different from before she entered the crack. The Flower Witch now had pale skin bleeding nonstop, covered with wounds. The Flower Witch was startled. He had actually blocked her! A Hunter¡¯s spear was now aimed right at her chest. Just a thought, and Chen Qi could pull the trigger, sending a spiral magic bullet into her chest! At the same time, the tentacles from the Residual Fire Touch spread out from his clothing, entwining the Flower Witch¡¯s arm and causing the wand¡¯s aim to shift slightly. This spear, and this stature¡­ A little yellow flower of puzzlement sprouted above the Flower Witch¡¯s head, ¡°Qi?¡± ¡°!!¡± The bloodied Flower Witch rose from Chen Qi¡¯s body and looked at the tentacles wrapped around her arm: ¡°Your clothes, why on earth are you dressed so¡­ strangely?¡± Chapter 141 - 141 - 120 I Have a Bold Idea Chapter 141 ¨C 120 I Have a Bold Idea The ship¡¯s lantern swayed gently. The Flower Witch gripped her magic wand tightly, lowering her head to scrutinize the clothes on Chen Qi, suspecting she was experiencing an illusion. These clothes are so strange¡­ Because of the Residual Fire Touch and the makeshift mask made from bandages, she didn¡¯t recognize Chen Qi at first glance. Furthermore, having just been through a battle, her initial thought was that Chen Qi had died. He has such strong close-combat abilities¡­ Chen Qi stood up, holstered his weapon, and, surprisingly, he, who specialized in close combat, was easily taken down by the Flower Witch, who specialized in magic. If it hadn¡¯t been for the gun he took out in advance and hid in his hand, he would have had no chance to resist. If he wasn¡¯t facing the Flower Witch, that spiral magic bullet just now could have created an opportunity to counterattack¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. ¡°I¡¯m very sorry, my nerves were a bit tense after coming out of the crack¡­¡± The Flower Witch, drenched in blood, sprouted a curious little yellow flower on her head and asked again: ¡°Where did you get these clothes from?¡± Being well-informed, she could tell straight away that this was no ordinary piece of equipment. A forbidden creation with side effects! Chen Qi thought for a moment: ¡°Hmm, got it by chance when passing through a crack¡­¡± The Flower Witch pouted, looking skeptically at Chen Qi: ¡°By chance, are you sure it wasn¡¯t given to you by your organization, the newspaper?¡± I¡¯ve said it before, I¡¯m not with the newspaper, why won¡¯t you believe it¡­ Chen Qi sighed. In the eyes of the Flower Witch, an ordinary Transcendent couldn¡¯t possibly possess such powerful equipment unless they were given special training by an organization. Even her own family would be prudent about giving equipment of this level to their children. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It¡¯s the scent of a lie¡­ The Flower Witch sat wearily on the boat, pulling out bandages to wrap her injured right hand. Her usually smooth long hair was extremely disheveled, with strands stained with blood that were especially jarring to the eye. On her left arm, a deep wound visible to the bone extended from her shoulder to her elbow, the blood congealed into a dark color, contrasting sharply with her pale skin. ¡°Fen, what happened?¡± Chen Qi asked with concern. The Flower Witch was covered in scars, clearly having endured a fierce battle. Her voice was hoarse and low: ¡°Injuries sustained inside the crack, and besides, when exiting the crack, I encountered a Third-tier Transcendent from the Black Whale Group and was attacked by them¡­ However, I made an error in my perception and failed to detect the people beneath the water. Although I severely injured them, the Floral Appearance Wand I worked hard to obtain from the crack was stolen from me.¡± Chen Qi said: ¡°Stolen, that¡¯s terrible¡­¡± The difficulty of a C-tier crack is such that even Third-tier Transcendents struggle to come out unscathed. Securing a magic wand relic from a C-tier crack is an extremely difficult feat. ¡°It¡¯s not too terrible, I haven¡¯t fought with a strong opponent for a long time. Even though I lost a wand, it has revealed the weakness of my poor close combat ability. This lesson is more valuable than a wand.¡± The Flower Witch forced a smile. She did not want to infect Chen Qi with her sadness. It was her decision to enter Sea Demon Gorge, her doing that dragged Chen Qi into the perilous Sea Demon Gorge. However, prior to entering Sea Demon Gorge, she hadn¡¯t collected enough intelligence. Deep within Sea Demon Gorge, there lurked far more pirates than she had anticipated. She even saw two steel behemoths, like deep-sea sharks. The Flower Witch took out a cloth, stuffed it in her mouth, then pulled out a syringe, plunging it into an artery! A potent Healing Potion causes excruciating pain akin to flesh being torn when used! After administering the Potion, the Flower Witch gradually relaxed her furrowed brow as her injuries steadily healed: ¡°That¡¯s right, Qi, well done. Luckily you distanced yourself from the Floral Appearance crack ahead of time, otherwise¡­¡± The Flower Witch wanted to comfort Chen Qi. Indeed, as she had feared, something bad had happened. For Chen Qi, this region of the sea was still too dangerous. If Chen Qi hadn¡¯t wisely left this place earlier, he would have been the one attacked by the Black Whale Group pirates. And by the time she emerged, all she would have found was a mangled corpse. By then, the only thing she could do was to arrange a funeral for Chen Qi. Stay updated via .com ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi fell silent for a moment. He wasn¡¯t actually keeping watch here. A minute after the Flower Witch entered the crack, he had run off to see the sea demons. However, the attack on the Flower Witch was indeed beyond his expectations. The Flower Witch looked like a withered little flower: ¡°Qi, my identity might have been exposed. Someone might come after me. So, you must take advantage of the night and leave this place as quickly as possible.¡± The Flower Witch thought she might be the cause of Chen Qi¡¯s death. If Chen Qi ran alone and contacted the navy, he might have a chance of survival. ¡°Leave here alone?¡± Chen Qi asked. He still wanted the Flower Witch to join his plot. ¡°Miss Fen, what are you planning to do all by yourself?¡± Clutching her injured left arm, the Flower Witch fell silent for a long time before squeezing out the words: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I am a Witch, there won¡¯t be any trouble. Not only that, I¡¯ll be sure to give those damn Black Whale Group a piece of my mind, to let them know that, even without my teacher¡¯s protection, a Witch is not to be trifid with!¡± ¡°You may not know, but I¡¯ve mastered the Flower Dissolving Skill. Even when facing several Third-order Transcendents at once, I will still have the power to fight.¡± I know that¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Like a black glove, a Third-tier Transcendent like the Flower Witch who controlled release skills was rare indeed. Especially the Flower Witch¡¯s release skill ¡°Flowers Blossoming in Blood¡± was famously known as a god-tier technique, splitting fifty-fifty in the Witch Sea sector. In the moonlight¡¯s glow, the Flower Witch leaned against the cabin door: ¡°Just prepare a feast for me in Moonstone City and wait. Although I¡¯m being targeted, I¡¯ll manage to return home safely.¡± The Flower Witch smiled confidently and clenched her fist as if everything was under control. Pity, the sorrowful little blue flower on her head had already betrayed her. Looking at the current situation, things didn¡¯t seem good at all. As the protagonist of the Witch Sea, the bounty the Black Whale Group and the navy had on the Flower Witch wasn¡¯t just simple hatred. The Flower Witch was hiding secrets he didn¡¯t know about. Chen Qi concluded: ¡°In short, Flower Witch, you¡¯re planning to seek revenge alone and then find a way to escape from Sea Demon Gorge.¡± ¡°Yes, although I seem to be badly wounded, such injuries are trivial to a Pharmacist. I¡¯ll use the chaos of battle to give them a taste of their own medicine.¡± Chen Qi pondered to himself. When it came to giving the Black Whale Group a piece of their mind, they were on the same page. Chen Qi placed his hand on the Flower Witch¡¯s shoulder: ¡°Fen, actually, I have a bold idea.¡± A bold idea? The Flower Witch was taken aback. She was still struggling with how to persuade Chen Qi to escape Sea Demon Gorge alone, searching for the right words for an elegant farewell. ¡°Fen, you should know that the sea demon¡¯s den is the closest route to Sea Demon Gorge.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right¡­¡± ¡°Then, would you be interested in joining me there to rob the Devilfish? I¡¯ve heard that ship is loaded with relics, including the legendary item¡ªMeat Cutting Bone Breaking.¡± Chen Qi stated calmly as if he were a pirate who had wandered the seas for many years. Just another ordinary day collecting a toll. ¡°???¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s brain short-circuited in an instant as she glanced at Chen Qi¡¯s tattered little boat. She also felt Chen Qi¡¯s spiritual power field. After reconsidering for a moment. This isn¡¯t right, is it? Shouldn¡¯t this be the moment where I, the one being pursued, entrust you with my dying wishes and we part ways amid a dramatic escape? The two of us, robbing a Black Whale Group pirate ship? Is that even possible? Chapter 142 - 142 - 121: Chaotic Battle Chapter 142 ¨C 121: Chaotic Battle Chen Qi said, ¡°It¡¯s possible.¡± ¡°Your idea is indeed bold.¡± The Flower Witch said softly. A regular Second-order Transcendent could barely survive. If he entered the lair of the sea demons, he would likely be eaten by sharks in an instant. Chen Qi¡¯s idea was not unfounded. In fact, in his memory, the Flower Witch, as the protagonist, had her first team battle in the forums at the Sea Demon Gorge. Only, the situation this time was different. The battle at Sea Demon Gorge was the Flower Witch joining forces with the Blood Blade Pirate Group to stop the Black Whale Group. But now, there was no trace of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chen Qi looked up at the moon hanging high in the sky, the thread of the world¡¯s fate had already quietly changed. Now, without the Blood Blade Pirate Group, there were only the weak him and the Flower Witch. But the two of them, although a bit inexperienced, were not incapable of fighting. The Flower Witch advised: ¡°Qi, you might have misjudged the siren¡¯s song. Sea demons don¡¯t like to kill, yet their song is more terrifying than any blade; you can¡¯t endure it with just your spirit¡­¡± ¡°What if I have this?¡± Chen Qi quietly pulled out a sea demon necklace and handed it to the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch took the necklace. This was the legendary sea demon necklace! She looked at Chen Qi skeptically. Could it be that while she was away, Chen Qi had gone to the sea demon¡¯s lair and competed in music with the sea demons? The Flower Witch really couldn¡¯t imagine Chen Qi having any musical talent. A bold style singer, a romantic singer? She hadn¡¯t seen Chen Qi sing before! Could it be that you are a hidden rap master? Moreover, she was surprised to find that Chen Qi himself was also wearing a sea demon necklace. He had two sea demon necklaces! Could his singing have won over the sea demons twice? Chen Qi predicted: S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°A bit of vocal skill, plus a bit of luck, I encountered a sea demon in the dark, used Dark Concealment, and then got the necklace.¡± ¡°Vocal skill, luck? Are you a gambler who believes in the path of Dice Phase?¡± ¡°Favored by the Goddess of Luck.¡± Chen Qi smiled mysteriously. Really favored by the Goddess of Luck? The Flower Witch pursed her lips, sceptical. Damned riddler! In fact, although the two of them had become quite acquainted under this cooperation. Both of them kept quite a few secrets from each other. Therefore, although they seemed harmonious, there was still a thin veil between them. Until now, Chen Qi didn¡¯t understand why the high ranks of the navy and the Black Whale Group were pursuing the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch was also unwilling to tell him these things. He could only guess from the game forum¡¯s information that it was related to the Flower Witch¡¯s illness and the secrets of the Witch Sea. The Flower Witch took the sea demon necklace. If they could have this necklace, perhaps they really could take their revenge in Sea Demon Gorge. Next, Chen Qi focused on his ¡®Dark Concealment,¡¯ told her about the Black Whale Group¡¯s Devil Fish passing through Sea Demon Gorge soon, and devised a simple plan. Chen Qi finally asked: ¡°Fen, are you in for this?¡± Even with the sea demon necklace, this battle was extremely dangerous. The Flower Witch was silent for a long time, then clenched her fist: ¡°Let¡¯s do it!¡± Determined to make a big move! After discussing with Chen Qi, the Flower Witch stood up and went to ambush in the sea demon¡¯s lair. ¡­ ¡­ At dawn, the moon gradually faded, and the day¡¯s flame lit up the world. In the heart of Sea Demon Gorge, an intense chase was underway. The Devil Fish¡¯s iron ship, like a giant beast, passed through the turbulent sea. The hull was covered with thick enchanted steel plates, and amidst several rounds of cannon fire, it emitted extremely hot gun smoke. Behind it, the navy¡¯s Bai Ou relentlessly pursued. Bai Ou¡¯s cannon muzzle fired flames tens of meters far, continuously bombarding. ¡°Damn it! The power system is damaged, the defense system is damaged; it¡¯s only a matter of time before we sink!¡± ¡°Pass the current information to the people on the Kuang Sha, we need their assistance!¡± ¡°Then, all personnel should take the tranquillizers assigned, put on earplugs, and prepare to enter Sea Demon Land!¡± The commander on the Devil Fish anxiously assigned tasks. At this moment, they could feel the vibrations coming from beneath their feet. All other routes were blocked, except for Sea Demon Land, which was filled with defensive forces. Fortunately, they had their ways! As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest place! Charge! Devil Fish activated its last power engine, the entire ship, like an uncontrollable wild bull, charged into Sea Demon Land. Boom, boom! The steel ship rampaged, smashing the corals of Sea Demon Land to pieces. The huge impact caused explosions to erupt in Sea Demon Land. The navy¡¯s Bai Ou had not anticipated this situation. They just needed a little more time, and they could have captured the Devil Fish. However, the Devil Fish¡¯s destination was unexpectedly the home of the sea demons. ¡°We can¡¯t give them a chance to catch their breath, keep moving forward.¡± The battlefield gave them no time to think. Boom! The bombs hidden underwater suddenly exploded, as if they were trying to flip over the entire Bai Ou! Flames shot up into the sky! ¡°Well done! Die, you dogs!¡± The Commander of the Devil Fish bellowed. However, in the next instant, a black armored shark abruptly burst from the water. Plans always fall behind changes; the surprise was just too sudden. Such a massive creature had already enraged the black armored shark. The huge head of the black armored shark smashed through the cabin, raising clouds of smoke. After the collision, the crew of the Devil Fish were thrown into chaos. The Commander of the Devil Fish stood on the deck, looking down into the cabin: ¡°Why do I feel like there are more sea beasts than the intelligence reported?¡± It was as if something was attracting the sea creatures to gather! The number of black armored sharks, the number of sea snakes, far exceeded their imagination! Boom! Boom! The black armored shark struck again, and the Devil Fish was completely immobilized. The Navy¡¯s Bai Ou seized the opportunity. The situation was such; the people on the Devil Fish would inevitably take the relics and board the lifeboats. The Commander of Bai Ou sternly said, ¡°The mage units are about to use the Ice Freeze Skill; everyone, prepare to board the Devil Fish!¡± Under the spell of five Second-tier Mages, the surface of the water solidified, forming an icy path. Following that, the armed Navy quickly rushed along the ice towards the powerless Devil Fish. Boom! Accompanied by the sound of a cannon! The Navy stormed the deck of the Devil Fish, and the battle between the two forces officially intensified! ¡­ ¡­ ¡°Now is not the time for Mecha battles.¡± At that moment, Chen Qi was squatting on a high coral platform, observing the situation. Although this was a fairly large-scale battle between the Navy and pirates in recent times. To him, the fight between the two seemed quite like a squabble of inepts. The entire New Day World was under a huge circle bathed in daylight, with very little sea area available for living. Beyond that, lay the frontier. Most wars were terrestrial wars, and the ocean lacked strategic value. Therefore, Shell Country¡¯s workshops and merchant associations had always invested little in naval forces and did not focus on naval construction. Even along the coast, many ship repair workers didn¡¯t even know about large companies like Steam Hand. Shell Country, as the Steam Kingdom that controlled ¡°the Hammer,¡± was famously known for its Steam Mecha battles on land; yet in the current version of Witch Sea, it had not officially appeared. Now, the battle between the ships of the two forces had ultimately evolved into the close-combat battle that the Black Blood Empire greatly loved. This was a good thing. In order to defeat the large company-made Mechas, one needed to possess Third Rank strength, along with the ability to ¡®dissolve¡¯. Chen Qi was pondering his approach, as he tossed a meatball into the sea. He was making meatballs. Simply put, he was crafting Extraordinary Fish Bait and then sprinkling it with Soul Seasoning, continuously throwing it into the sea. His Chef talent combined with the Extraordinary Fish Bait could attract more sea beasts. ¡°I can do this, I can do this.¡± The Flower Witch kept muttering to herself. She held her Magic Wand, ready to use it to walk and join the fray: ¡°Chen Qi, attracting so many sea beasts, can we really handle it?¡± She was already shocked by Chen Qi¡¯s manipulation. Unexpectedly, Chen Qi could also make such bait to lure sea beasts! But for a Chef to make such bait was indeed reasonable. This method of attracting sea beasts could indeed deal a heavy blow to the Devil Fish. But it also posed a significant danger to them. Chen Qi folded his arms: ¡°Fen, where others fear, we are greedy; it¡¯s only in this chaos that we find our opportunity to intervene.¡± Following that, Chen Qi kept his attention, observing the distant battle. At that moment, the Navy had already boarded the deck, engaging in fierce combat with the pirates of the Devil Fish. Among them, under the swinging fists of a Third Rank Blade Phase Boxer, the Navy seemed to be gaining the upper hand. And when both sides were heavily wounded, from under the Devil Fish, a huge figure emerged from the water onto the deck. Your next journey awaits at In that instant, everyone¡¯s view was involuntarily drawn to this tall human figure. He picked up a harpoon, and his Qi Power-filled harpoon shot out with a thunder-like boom. The sea also surged with waves from it! On the deck, ten Navy soldiers were instantly impaled by the harpoon, skewered like meat strung on the prow of the ship. ¡°Dammit, the ace of the Black Shark, Kuang Sha!¡± The Navy¡¯s Third Rank Blade Phase Hunter, the Boxer, grew stern, throwing a punch at Kuang Sha. The Boxer, who had honed his physique and mastered the application of Qi Power, swung his Lightning Fist, creating a bolt of lightning in the air. ¡°Mad Shark¡¯s Fist!¡± Kuang Sha, not to be outdone, slammed his fist against the Boxer¡¯s. Amidst this clash, a tremendous gale arose over the sea. Their moves collided with each other! However, this frozen frame did not last long! The next moment, Kuang Sha¡¯s mouth curled into a faint smile: ¡°Go back and train some more!¡± The Boxer¡¯s heart suddenly turned cold. This fear did not stem from Kuang Sha¡¯s fist but from the sea. In the midst of the noisy sounds, they heard singing. ¡°La la la la la~¡± Chapter 143 - 143 - 122: No Need to Thank Chapter 143 ¨C 122: No Need to Thank ¡°` Boom! This is the siren¡¯s territory! They are the true masters here! Their battle had seriously enraged the sirens! Above the sea, the sirens revealed their pure white figures, stretching their arms towards the sun that had just begun to rise: ¡°Lalalalala~¡± BGM starts! The ethereal and beautiful singing reverberated across the ocean. Only, these were not songs of blessing, but truly songs of slaughter! Songs of enchantment! Songs of chaos! Songs of men! Though the voices were ethereal, in their minds, they shrieked like ghosts. The crew of the Bai Ou and the Devil Fish, their faces suddenly flushed, their minds filled with indescribable illusions, as if turned to mush. Boom! Under the influence of the enchanting and chaotic songs, the Boxer¡¯s body trembled violently. The lifelong singleton¡¯s breathing quickened, and a blush unwittingly spread across his face. In his eyes, even his nemesis, the broad-backed and bear-waisted Mad Shark, seemed a tad attractive. ¡°Damn it! I¡¯m the king here now! Mad Shark¡¯s Fist!¡± The unafraid Mad Shark, his muscles tense, let out a fierce punch. The irrational Boxer was heavily slammed onto the deck, creating a huge hole. At this moment, both pirates and navy were thrown into disarray. ¡°Miss Siren¡­ For Miss Siren, I¡¯ll kill you all!¡± ¡°My brain, my brain is trembling.¡± ¡°Calm down, brother! Can you help me calm down!¡± Everyone present was sluggish, experiencing severe hallucinations. The Mages also had to start casting spells of tranquility. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some even began meditating on the spot, chanting scriptures. The siren¡¯s singing grew bolder, echoing across the sea, stirring every soul! In this chaos, only three people didn¡¯t need to resist the siren¡¯s singing. The holders of the siren necklace: Mad Shark and Flower Witch. And Chen Qi! Chen Qi was surprised to discover that he had gained several song BUFFs. ¡°The sirens have begun to sing!¡± Mad Shark shouted at the people: ¡°Give me the relic, only I can traverse these seas!¡± ¡°Only I can survive in this chaos!¡± Unknowingly, the sea had soaked the cabins, with sea snakes swimming inside, and black-armored sharks ramming the hull. It won¡¯t take more than five minutes for the Devil Fish to sink! Then, everyone will become food. But Mad Shark didn¡¯t care about that, rudely pushing people aside on the ship. His only goal was the relic on the Devil Fish. As for the lives of the crew, to him, dying to the siren¡¯s song was also a fine thing. Soon after, he found the transporter of the Devil Fish, and flipped out a backpack card that stored relics. He excitedly took out a rune-sealed weapon box and three rare relics from the backpack card. Mad Shark ran his burly hand delicately over the ancient rune box. ¡°The weapon of the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s nemesis, the Blue Beast, meat cutting bone breaking, finally in my hands!¡± Ever since childhood, he had heard of the Blue Beast¡¯s weapon, a forbidden and dreadful blade. From it emanated a yearning breath, a breath thirsty for power¡ª Legend had it that whomever obtained the Blade would become a monster upon the seas, a legend, and would battle the heir of the Deep Sea Hunter! Mad Shark could hardly contain his excitement at that moment. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t have time to open the weapon now, for once the siren¡¯s singing ended, Bai Ou in the distance would launch an attack. Suddenly, he felt a chill on his back. That aura belonged to the Witch! ¡°Hand it over.¡± The Flower Witch said coldly, as magic started to gather in her hands. Mad Shark put the items down, turning back to look at the hooded Flower Witch in the roaring wind: ¡°Never thought that on these vast seas, there would be someone crazier than I, Mad Shark!¡± Mad Shark was very confident; in the sirens¡¯ songs, he was undefeated. However, the moment he turned his head, he was surprised to see that the Flower Witch¡¯s neck also bore a siren necklace. Someone who possessed the same relic as him! How could it be! How could someone¡¯s voice be approved by the sirens! This was his family¡¯s ancestral Divine Artifact. The Flower Witch gripped her Magic Wand: ¡°Basic attack spell!¡± The wind around whirled instantly, and a solid blast of magic hit Mad Shark squarely in the chest. Yet, Mad Shark did not dodge, and the wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye: ¡°Witch, my Occupation Card is a rare water beast, which can move unimpeded in the sea, and at the same time, has healing abilities beyond your imagination. My powers were born for the sea!¡± ¡°Witch, your first sin is arrogance!¡± Mad Shark inhaled deeply, his cheeks bulging like a toad¡¯s, then from his mouth, he fired a high-powered water cannon blast. A bubble! ¡°` Basic Defensive Spell! The Flower Witch swung her magic wand to block, forming a magic barrier. However, under the immense impact, she was still propelled dozens of meters backward. Her hood was lifted off, revealing messy, blood-stained hair and faint traces of blood leaking from the corner of her mouth. The injuries she had sustained in the crack had not fully healed. Yet, the attack was not over. ¡°Mad Shark¡¯s Fist! Hundred Consecutive Strikes!¡± Mad Shark, with an Instant Step forward, furiously unleashed a hundred punches! And each punch was like a violent cannon shot! Ultimately, the Flower Witch was just a mage. Once cornered in close quarters, she fell into a passive state. Moreover, the Mad Shark had been enhanced with Black Whale Blood. The Flower Witch kept pushing herself. In the brief exchange of blows just now, she had confirmed something. The man before her most likely had not mastered release. ¡°I hit, I hit, I hit, I hit!¡± Mad Shark¡¯s punches rained down like a sudden storm, utterly arrogant: ¡°Too weak, too weak. Who would¡¯ve thought? Twenty million just delivered themselves to my doorstep!¡± Boom! Boom! Boom! The Flower Witch¡¯s barrier began to show numerous cracks. The Flower Witch thought calmly. Unlike before, this battle had to be quick and decisive. Otherwise, even if they won, by the time the siren song ended, they might face a siege from sea beasts or the navy. Even if she could escape, Chen Qi could not. As Mad Shark threw another punch, the Flower Witch¡¯s magic barrier shattered violently, and her legs were driven deep into the deck! ¡°How much longer can you hold out!¡± No other choice left¡­ She closed her eyes and murmured softly: ¡°Art of the Flower, Blood and Flower Fall.¡± In that instant, with a gentle sea breeze passing by, a multitude of blood-red flowers sprouted from the Flower Witch¡¯s body. The Flower Witch had few basic moves, but she mastered many powerful ones. Moves that could turn the tides of battle! The breeze suddenly grew stronger. The blood-red flowers fell from her pale skin, eventually turning into petals. The wind carried the petal rain, elegantly drifting over the ocean. Enjoy new adventures at And the next second, the Flower Witch lifted the flowers covering her eyes, revealing a crimson right eye, and swiped her index finger gently. ¡°Fall!¡± The petals instantly turned into countless sharp blood-red petals, falling from above and repeatedly slicing into Mad Shark¡¯s body. Mad Shark tried to block with his arms but soon realized his body couldn¡¯t possibly withstand this attack. In a moment, blood sprayed onto the deck, forming an abstract painting of blood. Moreover, these flowers also had a secondary attack¡ªsoon, one by one, blood-red flowers would start to grow on Mad Shark¡¯s body! The Flower Witch breathed a sigh of relief. After all, she was about to become a Fourth Rank Transcendent with mastery of release techniques, not someone a mere Third-order Transcendent could defeat! In that instant, she felt like the strongest Third-order Transcendent, undefeated in her rank! However, Mad Shark had not given up resisting. Enduring the pain from the slash of flower blades, he grabbed the Flower Witch¡¯s left arm with his great hand. With his current strength, he couldn¡¯t kill the witch in one blow! But the sea beasts could! At that moment, the waters near the Devil¡¯s ship teemed with Black Armor Sharks, sea snakes, and black muck! The ocean had become a playground for sea beasts! The sea was hell! And he, who possessed Black Whale Blood, feared none of these creatures! ¡°Die!¡± Mad Shark grasped her left arm, enduring the severe pain, and hurled the Flower Witch forcefully towards the sea surface. Thump! Giant waves rose up. The Flower Witch coughed out blood, used Water Walking to rise immediately, and looked around. She saw large-mouthed sea snakes, electric jellyfish with tentacles, and massive Black Armor Sharks all fixing their gaze on her! Especially the sea snakes and Black Armor Sharks, drooling profusely from their tooth-filled, gaping maws. Besieged from all sides! ¡°No, no, about to be eaten¡­¡± The Flower Witch, filled with immense fear, felt her heart racing and immediately swung her magic wand. She, with higher Spiritual Power, would be the prime meal for the sea beasts. The next moment, the sea snake and the Black Armor Sharks lunged fiercely in her direction! ¡°I can hold them off!¡± The Flower Witch shouted, casting a Magic Barrier. However, contrary to her expectations, the sea beasts merely swam past her. The food they craved was not her¡­ It was Extraordinary Fish Bait! And on the sea surface, there was another reliable figure she recognized. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi, holding a ball of Extraordinary Fish Bait, smiled at the Flower Witch: ¡°No need to thank me.¡± Chapter 144 - 144 - 123 Who Are You the Heir to? Chapter 144 ¨C 123 Who Are You the Heir to? Transcendent creatures naturally choose to hunt food high in spiritual power first. Flower Witch, with her innate special constitution, was targeted by many monsters during her childhood training. It was for this reason that she, inherently taunting, even fantasized about becoming an excellent Shield Axe Warrior, a glorious Dragon Slayer. Later, she discovered that, under the influence of the Blood Flower disease, she had difficulty even moving. The Flower Witch¡¯s eyes moved up and down, staring blankly at the fish bait ball in Chen Qi¡¯s hand. Chen Qi then casually tossed out another Extraordinary Fish Bait. Then, blackclad sharks and large sea snakes, at least ten times their size, scurried to eat the fish bait. Just like feeding kittens and puppies¡­ Completely ignoring her! This behavior was nothing like the bully of the seas! What on earth did he put in this Extraordinary Fish Bait ball? An aphrodisiac? Could it be that this Extraordinary Fish Bait really tasted better than her? The Flower Witch swallowed hard, finding herself tempted to taste the bait. Noticing the Flower Witch¡¯s gaze, Chen Qi spoke seriously: ¡°Fen, do you know? In our Chef community, true skill is definitely not just about satisfying the appetite of ordinary humans. A truly elegant Chef¡¯s real goal is to satisfy the appetites of all creatures in this world. In ancient times, Chefs could satisfy not only humans but various entities, such as vampires, dragons, Enchanting Demons, slimes, Sea Hags, and so on! For example, it is said that in order to advance to the legendary Fourth Rank profession [Grand Dragon Chef], one had to conquer the taste buds of a high-quality dragon with their culinary skills. This is also recorded in [Basic Qualities of a Chef].¡± Chen Qi seriously made up. Complete Form of Soul Seasoning, used to make Extraordinary Fish Bait, is considered a good delicacy for both humans and sea beasts. Therefore, as a Chef, it was quite normal for him to make a delicacy that would attract sea beasts. Of course, even though the Extraordinary Fish Bait was delicious, it was also an important reason that they obediently ate the bait because of Chen Qi himself. ¡°I¡¯ve learned¡­¡± The Flower Witch felt that what Chen Qi said made a lot of sense. She suddenly realized that the Transcendent profession of Chef, which had always been criticized in the Transcendent realm, actually possessed this hidden power! Above them, Kuang Sha, who was being ignored, grabbed hold of the ship¡¯s guardrail and roared: ¡°Can¡¯t believe there¡¯s a little fish oblivious to its own peril.¡± While Kuang Sha¡¯s mouth was taunting, his heart couldn¡¯t help being cautious. His gaze was fixed on Chen Qi. The face was not visible, and the clothes he wore were the ragged Hunter gear that had been popular last century. Yet on the rough Hunter gear, there spread out some semi-transparent, illusionary tentacles. Like a strange combination of a Hunter and a tentacled monster. Besides, having only the aura of a Second-tier Transcendent, he could stand steadily on the sea just like a Witch! Surrounded by sea beasts, he remained rational. And why did this man also have the Sea Witch necklace, a family heirloom of his? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it be his father lied to him, saying the Sea Witch necklace was offered wholesale? Kuang Sha had too many questions in his heart: ¡°Kid, I don¡¯t kill nobodies! Tell me your origins!¡± Chen Qi did not answer, silently pulling out the Collector, loading bullets. There was nothing to say to a creature on the verge of death. First, he loaded two regular bullets, then two spiral magic bullets. Kuang Sha spat out a breath mixed with blood energy: ¡°Kid, you wouldn¡¯t be that freshly-minted genius of the Sea God Pirate Group, would you? The successor to the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s rival?¡± Who? The successor to the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s rival? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t remember immediately who the other party was talking about. After a Legend dies, a bunch of inexplicable inheritors always emerge. In the Witch Sea, there indeed was a famous powerhouse¡ªHai Ge. He claimed to be the heir of the Blue Beast, the arch-enemy of the Deep Sea Hunters, bent on making the world feel the terror of the ocean! But what does this man have to do with me? Chen Qi thought for a moment, and given that he had Yu Huo¡¯s power right from the start, he was clearly an heir of the Deep Sea Hunter! The heir of deep-sea monsters, what¡¯s that got to do with him? ¡°A completely wrong guess.¡± Chen Qi spun the gun in his hand, aiming at Kuang Sha. Bang! Bang! Two bullets struck Kuang Sha¡¯s body, splashing a few tiny drops of blood. The body of a Third Rank Cup-shaped Transcendent had long been impervious to ordinary bullets. The Flower Witch gripped her magic wand, casting a barrier: ¡°Qi, calm down. He¡¯s been hit by my Blood Flower Skill. His life will be continuously drained by the flowers. As long as we keep our distance, we¡¯ll be the victors.¡± Steady, don¡¯t rush in! The sea breeze kept surging. Just as the Flower Witch said, Kuang Sha was bleeding profusely, badly wounded. It¡¯s not that simple¡­ Chen Qi reminded: ¡°Fen, be careful, he might have a second phase¡­¡± Boom! Kuang Sha suddenly leaped from the ship and stood above the sea: ¡°Witch, and monster, your only mistake was stepping into my domain!¡± The moment he stood on the sea, the sea beasts felt the presence of the Black Whale and scattered in all directions. What¡¯s the use of momentarily luring sea beasts with bait if his Black Whale presence could suppress them? Shark Wave Fist! He threw another punch, targeting the Flower Witch! A mass of water elements gathered in his hand, forming a colossal Shark Wave! Basic attack technique! The Flower Witch didn¡¯t choose to defend; instead, she rapidly converged her Spiritual Power to unleash her signature move. Boom! Your next chapter is on Their attacks collided, creating giant waves and a thunderous roar! The waves fell. ¡°Cough, cough¡­¡± The Flower Witch held her bleeding abdomen, her standing posture unsteady. Kuang Sha¡¯s condition was even more severe, his flesh a blur with ghastly white bones exposed. Kuang Sha clenched his teeth. No, he couldn¡¯t defeat the Flower Witch at all, and he was close to death! Kuang Sha spat out a large amount of blood, turned his head to the side, and shifted his target. He couldn¡¯t defeat the Flower Witch, but he could defeat Chen Qi. Now, the only option he could think of was perhaps to take this Second-order Transcendent as a hostage. Then, with the power of Black Whale blood, he could pass through the sea area swarming with sea beasts! Finally, he could just toss Chen Qi into the sea to feed the beasts, take the relics, and escape without trouble. Pick on the softer targets! If the other party truly is the heir of the Blue Beast of the deep sea! Then according to their pirate rules, by killing Chen Qi, he would be the new heir! Harboring such thoughts, Kuang Sha took out a black block of blood from his backpack card: ¡°Damn it, come on! If you two have the guts, kill me!¡± There was still half of the Black Whale blood that little crow gave him! He opened his mouth as if gnawing on a wriggling heart, biting off the blood of the great whale. However, the moment he swallowed the Black Whale blood, his body suddenly swelled again, emitting the sound of clashing steel, like a wriggling black mountain. Sharp dorsal fins sprouted abruptly from his back, resembling those of a shark. Crunch! Crunch! Two rows of sharp teeth grew out of the corners of his mouth, glaringly cold, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. Chapter 145 - 145 - 124: Are You That Fierce? Chapter 145 ¨C 124: Are You That Fierce? Mad Shark¡¯s body was gradually transforming into a shark. ¡°Trouble¡­¡± Chen Qi took a step back. At this moment, the Flower Witch grasped her magic wand, her hand trembling slightly: ¡°This is¡­ a mutation¡­¡± The aura of the giant whale in Mad Shark¡¯s body became increasingly intense. Mad Shark grasped his neck with his hand, only for huge black bubbles to suddenly emerge from his throat. His body was completely out of control, wantonly violated by the blood of the giant whale. In that instant, he saw the giant whale suspended in the air above the boundless pitch-black sea, as if a meteor had fallen from the universe. The breath of that falling meteor pressed heavily upon him. All struggle was futile, his soul in utter chaos within the storm, uncertain of where it might go. Mad Shark¡¯s body swelled like a balloon, reaching a height of five meters, its muscles turning into a sleek, pitch-black skin, continuously releasing black bubbles. Finally, atop the sea, he completed his incredible transformation, becoming a massive shark-man over five meters tall! As expected, the second stage¡­ Chen Qi pulled a black blade out of his backpack card. He too had obtained Black Whale Blood before, but had always kept it in his backpack card. Mutation was the result of a severe imbalance of Transcendent elements within the body. The Black Whale Blood contained chaotic power, and consuming it could highly likely result in severe mutations. Yet even so, countless individuals still longed for the blood of the Black Whale upon the open sea. The power of Black Whale Blood, a force from the frontier, held innumerable possibilities. The Blue Beast, the legendary sworn enemy of the Deep Sea Hunters, was originally nothing but a poor messenger, hounded by creditors, abandoned by his wife and children. However, one day, he chanced upon a piece of Black Whale Blood and, with a mind to die, consumed it. From that day on, he became a monster, not only avenging himself but also leaping to become a Fourth Rank Legend! It was this legend that led many to dare risk consuming Black Whale Blood. And it was for this reason as well that the little raven, able to research Black Whale Blood, was promoted from a simple ship¡¯s doctor to an officer. The Flower Witch immediately took up her wand, shielding Chen Qi: ¡°Qi, be careful.¡± The sound of bones being reforged into steel gradually ceased. Mad Shark revealed his bloody shark teeth, exhaling a puff of murky black air like smoke: ¡°Are you ready for this, both of you?¡± ¡°To be able to speak¡­¡± Chen Qi muttered incredulously to himself. Mad Shark, who had consumed Black Whale Blood twice in succession, retained his sanity, and his body still leaned towards the human, not fully transformed into a shark. In those two great eyes of his, a shark transformed, there was clearly an added touch of intelligence. Mad Shark briefly reined in his arrogance. He decided to stick with the original plan, to first capture Chen Qi and then use him to threaten the Flower Witch, breaking them one by one! He licked his shark¡¯s tongue, thinking it would be quite interesting when the Flower Witch saw the scene of Chen Qi being humiliated by him. Chen Qi suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold emanating from beneath his feet. This time, he was the monster¡¯s target! Boom! A giant wave surged! Mad Shark fiercely plunged into the depths of the sea, his mutation not only enhancing his strength but also significantly improving his agility in the water. To be taken as a hostage! Chen Qi clenched his fist; he didn¡¯t want to be a burden in this operation. ¡°Residual Fire Touch!¡± Chen Qi roared, as tendrils spread out from his clothes, with blue flames igniting from the fabric. Strength and agility surged rapidly, accompanied by an unprecedented sense of rage! Boom! The sea surface beneath his feet exploded with violence instantly! Under his command, the Water Elves quickly dispersed. Mad Shark leaped out from the sea, opening his massive jaws like a ferocious crocodile, viciously biting towards Chen Qi. ¡°Fen, help me hold him down!¡± With the boost from Residual Fire Touch, Chen Qi leaped high into the air. With Mad Shark¡¯s increased size after mutation, the entwining vines from the Flower Witch could hit their mark more easily! ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The Flower Witch immediately employed her entwining vines. The situation was utterly terrible; Chen Qi had become the target of the hunt. And she herself, seriously injured, couldn¡¯t protect Chen Qi properly. Perhaps Chen Qi would fall prey to Mad Shark before her very eyes. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vines formed above the sea, binding Mad Shark tightly. Chen Qi, relying on his balancing skills and experience walking on water, successfully landed on Mad Shark¡¯s head. At this moment, Mad Shark¡¯s flailing arms were entwined by the vines. Well done, Fen! The perfect moment to strike! ¡°Residual Fire Blossom!¡± Anger flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, and from within his clothes sprouted eight huge, translucent tendrils. Then, the eight tendrils transformed into a flurry of punches, hammering down on Mad Shark¡¯s head. Eight Tendril Fist! Each tendril¡¯s punch struck like a cannonball, and each could deliver ten punches in a single second! And he had eight such tendrils! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Mad Shark¡¯s thick head wobbled, his massive shark¡¯s head blurring instantly from the assault. This isn¡¯t right, is it? What happened to tripling in strength after mutation? He looked at the intense barrage of firepower and even doubted whether it was Chen Qi who had mutated. Ghost Fire Slash! Chen Qi pushed off with both legs, leaping down from Kuang Sha and landing atop the Water Elf. The shark-transformed Kuang Sha continued to use invisible Qi Power to defend his body. The Qi Power had to be depleted first. In an instant, Chen Qi switched grips and, with a knife in each hand, treaded upon the water, unleashing a Ghost Fire Slash! With Residual Fire Touch activated, his mind was filled with a surging desire to battle! Slash! A dazzling gash was struck across Kuang Sha¡¯s chest, blood gushing forth! ¡°Goddammit!¡± Bearing the pain, Kuang Sha harnessed the sea¡¯s power, readying a blow of Mad Shark¡¯s Fist. The waves surged with the movement of Kuang Sha¡¯s fist! Boom! Chen Qi managed to withstand the hit with the eight tentacles spreading from around his clothing. At this moment, Kuang Sha had no extra strength to concentrate Qi Power on defending his body. For a close-combat Transcendent, Qi Power defense was like the armor worn by a warrior; once the armor was lost, the fragile flesh couldn¡¯t withstand the attack of a weapon. In the next instant, Kuang Sha saw the red-hot barrel of a gun. Bang! Bang! Chen Qi pulled the trigger, firing two shots in succession. This time, they weren¡¯t ordinary bullets. Both shots were powerful Spiral Bullets! The Spiral Bullets exploded in front of Kuang Sha¡¯s chest, whipping up gusts of wind and creating a spherical space. Spiral! The bullets immediately unleashed immense force, cleanly ripping apart the flesh within the space. Kuang Sha, contorted with pain, looked down at his chest to see a huge spherical cavity, from which blood flowed incessantly. The loss of his heart spelled death. Your journey continues with How was this possible? ¡°The ¡®mad¡¯ in Kuang Sha stands for madness of arrogance¡­¡± In his years of taking risks, Kuang Sha had become fearless in the face of death, but he refused to die in such an ignoble way. He reluctantly raised his right fist, preparing to land one last punch on Chen Qi before dying. However, a strong feeling of discomfort swept through his body, and no matter how angry he was, he could not swing that punch¡­ Boom! Chen Qi didn¡¯t afford him the chance to retaliate, firing ordinary bullets once more. The huge corpse fell into the sea, never to make a sound again. ¡°Phew¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡­¡­¡± The pitch-black blood stained the vast sea. ¡°It¡¯s over.¡± Chen Qi looked upon the scene and exhaled a breath of turbid air. The Flower Witch was dumbfounded. Just moments ago, she had been worrying about whether Chen Qi would be killed or if he could escape from Kuang Sha. Never had she expected him to actually defeat the tough-skinned Kuang Sha outright! So, you were this fierce? This capable in combat! The Cup-shaped Transcendent was known for their physical resilience. And after the mutation, their physical strength would increase even further. Despite the incomplete mutation, nonetheless, this was the body of a Cup Phase Third-order Transcendent after enhancement! Chen Qi, breathing heavily, immediately deactivated Residual Fire Touch. The lust for slaughter gradually faded. Although Kuang Sha had mutated. Luckily, he had more buffs on him! And there were also the Spiral Bullets. This was the power of the Siren¡¯s Chorus combined with the strength of Residual Fire Touch! Moreover, Kuang Sha¡¯s mutation was not profound, and he had used diluted Black Whale Blood, so his body¡¯s resilience hadn¡¯t reached the strength of a near-coastal overlord. Chen Qi suppressed the rage within him and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth: ¡°Our collaboration wasn¡¯t bad, Fen!¡± Without the Flower Witch¡¯s control, it would have been impossible for him to unleash his power unrestrained. The Siren¡¯s song had a calming effect, and after his promotion, he had gained moderate mental resistance as well. The side effect of Residual Fire Touch¡¯s rage could be suppressed. Otherwise, after killing Kuang Sha, the furious Chen Qi might have very well turned the gun on the Flower Witch too. ¡°La la la la la~¡± Unbeknownst to them, the Siren¡¯s song was nearing its end, its effects gradually weakening. Whether on the Devil¡¯s Ship or the distant Bai Ou, many watched this battle unfold. Those who could barely maintain their sanity, clutching telescopes, found it hard to express their feelings at this moment. If it weren¡¯t for the Siren¡¯s song, they would have charged forward long ago. Seizing the chaos that hadn¡¯t yet ended, Chen Qi and the Flower Witch returned to the deck once more. ¡°Fen, we don¡¯t have much time; we need to escape quickly.¡± Grab and go! Chen Qi swiftly scanned the deck and quickly locked onto four rune-etched bronze chests. Rune chests, often used to store dangerous relics. Among them, the largest chest was a one-and-a-half-meter-long chest. Chen Qi stepped forward, crouched down, and grasped the long chest in his hands. The moment he held the long chest, his heart began to throb violently. Inside this chest was a weapon, the bane of the Deep Sea Hunter, a forbidden creation that had vanished from the seas for a century: Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Chapter 146 - 146 - 125: Meat Cutting Bone Breaking Chapter 146 ¨C 125: Meat Cutting Bone Breaking On the vast ocean, the siren¡¯s song gradually faded from its initial ethereal notes, turning increasingly shrill and piercing. Gusts of wild wind swept across the sea, and under the heavy dark clouds, the Devil¡¯s vessel, covered in wounds, was on the verge of sinking. People¡¯s sanity slowly returned. The commander of the Bai Ou suddenly regained confidence and began to call for volunteers, ¡°Is there anyone here willing to battle the Witch?¡± The recent fight between the Witch and Chen Qi had been witnessed by this commander. The Flower Witch¡¯s strength was formidable, but it was clear she was severely injured. The tentacled creature dressed in the Hunter¡¯s Clothes was of unknown origin, but only had the strength of a Second-tier. The Navy ship did not lack Third Rank experts! No one answered. The mere sight of the sea beasts circling near the Devil¡¯s Fish was enough to deter them. At this moment, a nondescript student from the Bei Country Royal University, An, cautiously raised her hand. She wanted to give it a try! This action was quickly halted; they did not want a temporary student to go to the Devil¡¯s Fish. If she lost, it would be disastrous, and if she won¡­ That would also be disastrous. The commander of the Bai Ou shook his head. On this ship, after all, there was no one who could contend with the Witch. Click! Click! A reporter from the White Dove Times continuously clicked the shutter, capturing images of the distant Devil¡¯s Fish. The scene on the Devil¡¯s Fish was far more absurd. Due to the seductive song, many relationships among the crew had visibly changed. They could only quickly shift their focus, directing their aggression towards Chen Qi and the Flower Witch. ¡°Attack!¡± ¡°Attack!¡± ¡°Attack, now!¡± Everyone shouted for an attack, each waiting for someone else to take the first step. Clearly, they lacked a fearless initiator. Chen Qi paid little attention to these minions, instead eagerly opening the rune box to examine the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. He had heard of this weapon¡¯s name but had never handled it and didn¡¯t know its specific effects. Inside was a rusty knife, 1.4 meters long, with a grayish-white bandage wrapped around the hilt. A special message appeared before his eyes. [Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nature Form: Blade, Shadow Equipment Requirement: Strength 20, Mastery of Qi Power, Minor Spiritual Resistance Description: A sinful weapon forged by the Black Blood Empire¡¯s workshop, Sin Source, using resources from a B-class crack. Skill: Absorption (Passive): As long as this weapon is held, it absorbs the user¡¯s frenzy and Spiritual Power to enhance its attack power. Fury Blade (Active): When absorbed fury reaches a threshold, the weapon changes form, becoming a sharper, blood-red long blade. Fury Blade can absorb Qi Power and emotions, turning them into special blade energy, enhancing all Qi Power techniques, and cutting through everything in sight. Cutting All (Active): Enhances this weapon¡¯s attack, significantly inhibiting the regeneration of flesh and bones.] The sinful weapon of the Black Blood Empire¡­ Despite Shell Country wielding the hammer, in terms of cold weapon forging, the Black Blood Empire was on par with the Kingdom of Shell. ¡°A rare sinful weapon¡­¡± Chen Qi extended his index finger, gently touching the blade. Despite merely touching the rust, a drop of blood appeared on his finger. Incredibly sharp! Chen Qi thought to himself. Of course, its most significant feature was the mode of the Fury Blade, enhancing Qi Power attacks! This weapon was likely forged using the Fury Absorption Crystal, a drop from the Black Blood Empire¡¯s B-class crack, the Seven Sins. Many forbidden creations needed materials from the Seven Sins crack, leaving a deep impression on Chen Qi. The Fury Absorption Crystal could absorb fury, greatly boosting Spiritual Power. In essence, although called the Fury Blade, this weapon was fundamentally a blade of calm, a flame-extinguishing blade. Perfect against Red Temperature! However, actively getting angry was difficult. Even ill-tempered, negative individuals found it hard to become sufficiently enraged immediately in battle. Stirred waves roared in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. This weapon seemed a perfect match for the Residual Fire Touch! The Residual Fire Touch ignited rage, while the Fury Blade extinguished it. Then, the Residual Fire Touch, finding the rage insufficient, reignited it, and the Fury Blade extinguished it again¡­ A perfect cycle! Chen Qi grasped the hilt of the blade, testing it out. ¡°Shrouded in Residual Fire¡­¡± To his surprise, before the side effects of the Residual Fire Touch took effect, they were absorbed by the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. The effect was stronger than he had imagined. The Meat Cutting Bone Breaking directly absorbed the fury generated by the Residual Fire Touch! He originally thought he would become a plaything between two forbidden items, alternating between rage and calm. But in reality, only a small portion of the fury spread to him through the Residual Fire Touch. The exchange between the two forbidden items completely ignored him! The Meat Cutting Bone Breaking perfectly bore the side effects of Residual Fire Touch for him. Additionally, the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking needed fury. He could ignore the side effects, reaping the benefits of two forbidden items. Chen Qi discovered in amazement. The relic left by the Deep Sea Hunter and his arch-nemesis¡¯s relic formed an incredibly perfect combination! The results of this harvest may have far exceeded an ordinary weapon. Chen Qi carefully stored the rune box, pondering escape routes. The other three boxes contained a green book, the Flower Witch¡¯s Magic Wand, and the Joyful Elf, which could enhance control effects. The Flower Witch hugged her beloved Flower Wand, rubbing her cheek against it with a look of satisfaction. Nothing felt better than regaining something lost! Their mission was a complete success! Next, they only had to escape. Chen Qi glanced around. For now, no one seemed daring enough to pursue them in the short term. However, they had to escape quickly. Both the Navy and the Black Whale Group had more than one ship in the Sea Demon Gorge. Moreover, Palu, the Fourth Rank Legend who appeared on Sea Demon Island, worried him. As the siren¡¯s song ceased, the pirates on the Devil¡¯s Fish gave up resisting, raising their hands in surrender. The Navy, however, eyed Chen Qi and the Flower Witch, ready to capture them. Just then, the siren¡¯s song resumed. With so many spectators, the sirens prepared to continue their performance. ¡°La! La! La! La!¡± Compared to the earlier melody, this one was piercing beyond belief! ¡°???¡± Chen Qi was startled. This tune felt familiar. Wasn¡¯t this his impromptu song? My song has been stolen and even adapted! The siren¡¯s song now fused Chen Qi¡¯s voice with the salty chill and loneliness of the sea, the soft and cold moonlight, and the accumulated sorrow and despair of endless ages. The song¡¯s power now surpassed the original. Every note felt like it bore a cursed soul, akin to the whispers of an ancient god, struggling and wailing in the dark, trying to break free from eternal bondage. More terrifying than the seductive song! This could actually work¡­ Chen Qi was bewildered, somewhat admiring the sirens¡¯ ability to adapt. The Navy immediately abandoned their plan of action. The Flower Witch turned her head; even with the siren necklace, she could still feel the song¡¯s lethal power. ¡°Retreat!¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate. He and the Flower Witch quickly leaped into the sea, distancing themselves from the area. The frustrated Navy watched as they walked across the beast-infested sea. In the lingering song, beneath the rising sun, their elongated shadows vanished from sight. Chapter 147 - 147 - 126: Forced to Operate Chapter 147 ¨C 126: Forced to Operate The sun was high. Above Sea Demon Island, a temporary naval meeting room had been set up. ¡°During the pursuit of Devilfish, the Bai Ou was attacked by the sirens and black armored sharks. We withstood the siren¡¯s death song and even captured seventy pirates aboard the Devilfish. As for the witch and the monster that attacked the Devilfish, we have sent people to search intensively. All viable hiding spots around Sea Demon Island are under our scrutiny. But as of now, there is still no news¡­¡± The commander of the Bai Ou stood straight, reporting to the senior navy commander, Old Bai Ou. This operation, they defeated the Devilfish and also took down ships of the Black Whale Group lurking within Sea Demon Gorge. Looking solely at the results, they had achieved a complete victory! The only flaw was the unexpected witch and monster. In reports, this was an accident. The witch was a person on the reward list, and as navy personnel, they were supposed to capture both the witch and the monster. However, the commander of the Bai Ou was very grateful to the Flower Witch and the monster. Had the witch and monster not appeared abruptly, the losses of the Bai Ou might have exceeded those of the Devilfish. It could even be said that the witch and the monster had protected them. Old Bai Ou looked at the blurred photograph: ¡°The witch has a companion? Is he really just Second-order in power as reported?¡± The commander answered calmly: ¡°Yes, only Second-order in spiritual power. Catching him wouldn¡¯t be a difficult task.¡± Old Bai Ou, looking like he was smiling at a naive fledgling, chuckled: ¡°Appearances can be deceiving, remember how the legendary Captain Palu of the Sea God Pirate Group often displayed only Second-order strength.¡± ¡°Indeed¡­¡± The commander suddenly felt a chill, but he didn¡¯t voice any doubts. How could a Second-order Transcendent easily master Water Walking and dare roam the seas filled with sea beasts? Unless he was from a top-tier transcendent organization, it would not be possible. Old Bai Ou handed the photograph to the commander, instructing: ¡°Mention to the bounty department to set the reward as for Third Rank. Additionally, have someone check the Sea God Pirate Group for anyone resembling this tentacled monster.¡± The commander took the photograph: S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Understood. What should we name the bounty?¡± Old Bai Ou fell into thought. The photograph only showed Chen Qi wearing Residual Fire Touch but provided no name. Dressed in tattered Hunter¡¯s clothes of the last century, with tentacles growing underneath. Although his appearance was memorable, he was still a nameless individual. But Old Bai Ou had an intuition that the individual¡¯s actions wouldn¡¯t stop so easily. What to name it? ¡®Tentacled Monster¡¯ wasn¡¯t quite right, and ¡®Beast,¡¯ since he was with the witch, wasn¡¯t suitable either? Old Bai Ou, struck by indecision, struggled to decide: ¡°For now, let¡¯s just call him a Monster. Later on, the newspapers will give him a name.¡± The commander responded: ¡°Understood.¡± At that moment, the commander boldly asked: ¡°Commander Bai Ou, why are we, the navy, offering a bounty for the Flower Witch?¡± The navy¡¯s rationale was that the Flower Witch was a menace bound to bury a hundred thousand naval troops just like the legendary Flower Witch. But in the commander¡¯s view, the Flower Witch did not exhibit that kind of madness. At least from what could be seen, the tentacled monster standing next to the Flower Witch was the real threat upon the sea¡ªa monster truly capable of overturning the ocean! Old Bai Ou did not conceal it, speaking slowly: ¡°I¡¯m not entirely sure, perhaps it¡¯s related to the witch occupation card. You should know that in legends, there are thirteen lost witch occupation cards. For some who yearn for beauty, a Fourth Rank witch occupation card is nothing short of a miracle. Undoubtedly, the Flower Witch knows the whereabouts of these thirteen cards. This reason alone is enough to burden her with a bounty exceeding twenty million.¡± Old Bai Ou sighed deeply. The witch occupation cards, creations of the Goddess of Beauty from legends¡¯ first thirteen hunters, ensure perpetual youth. The whereabouts of the thirteen Fourth Rank occupation cards were profoundly tempting. The Flower Witch being wanted wasn¡¯t solely for this reason. She, in herself, was a treasure brimming with secrets, and consequently, the naval high command wanted to capture her alive. Whether she had committed atrocities was now irrelevant. What they wanted was simply the countless treasures known to the Flower Witch. Old Bai Ou shook his head. Even with substantial funds and the support of the kingdom¡¯s armor, as long as the higher-ups didn¡¯t change, it would still be extremely difficult for the navy to become strong. The Commander noticed Old Bai Ou¡¯s displeasure and said, ¡°Commander Bai Ou, we can say that this operation was a complete victory! I heard that there¡¯s a barbecue boat near Sea Demon Island that seems to be very popular. How about we go have a meal there to celebrate, celebrate! Maybe after dinner, we¡¯ll be able to find those two people.¡± Old Bai Ou looked at the piles of documents in his hands: ¡°It¡¯s not so easy to find people, they are now wanted. At this time, as a commander, I can¡¯t leave my post and be negligent.¡± ¡°Then¡­ I¡¯m leaving? Commander Bai Ou.¡± ¡°Um¡­ bring me ten skewers of grilled squid.¡± ¡­ ¡­ At dusk. On the docks of Sea Demon Island, a temporary barbecue stall. Chen Qi, wearing an apron, skillfully flipped the skewers in his hands, the aroma of the meat wafting through the air. ¡°Damn it, why has it turned out like this again¡­¡± Chen Qi gritted his teeth. He and the Flower Witch, two sea robbers, were having a good celebration on their small houseboat when they suddenly encountered a naval ship searching for them! They almost had their identities discovered by the navy. Fortunately, Chen Qi¡¯s identity was solid, as he was a famous chef featured in the newspapers. But then, the kind-hearted navy said to Chen Qi, ¡°Mr. Chef, you might not know, but there¡¯s been a rampage of sea beasts nearby, including nasty creatures with tentacles. Let us escort you back!¡± The navy under Bai Ou¡¯s command was quite friendly and would actively help civilians in danger. Facing the navy¡¯s friendly invitation, Chen Qi had to thank them. Then, once the group of navy men got hungry, he was forced to start barbecuing on Sea Demon Island. Moreover, for some unexplained reason, more than fifty customers came over. They thoughtfully brought a pile of food to his stall, ensuring he wouldn¡¯t run away due to a lack of ingredients. Besides that, there was that previous weird seafood sister. The disadvantages of being famous¡­ Chen Qi unhappily ate a squid skewer. His original plan was to leave the Flower Witch at the hotel and then go treasure hunting near Sea Demon Gorge. At that moment, the people at the barbecue stall on the dock were still talking about the events on the Devil Fish. ¡°We¡¯re telling you, today near Sea Demon Gorge, people from Bai Ou¡¯s ship encountered the Witch, and besides her, there was a tentacled creature.¡± ¡°A tentacled creature, I like it! What kind is it? Are the tentacles big? Are they slippery? Soft?¡± ¡°The tentacles aren¡¯t big. It¡¯s a very unique creature with tentacles growing on its body¡­¡± ¡°Tentacles growing on its body, could it be, he¡¯s the heir to the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s arch-enemy?¡± Chen Qi was secretly shocked, a few cold drops of sweat ran down his face. Why did it seem like his fame was even greater than the Flower Witch¡¯s? Now, he could only pray that all the customers here were fools who couldn¡¯t recognize the Flower Witch. At that moment, inside the small houseboat, the Flower Witch pretending to be a waitress was also panicking, her sweat soaking her clothes. What to do? What to do? The coast is full of navy and even Bounty Hunters! To prevent being discovered, she had to shiver and handle the food ingredients inside the small houseboat, skewering them. ¡°Why is it so hard to skewer these?!¡± ¡°Waku waku (this way, that way, this way!)¡± The deep-sea Water Elf below her feet tried hard to teach. ¡°I don¡¯t understand!¡± The Flower Witch was on the verge of tears. She was now very curious about how Chen Qi managed to understand the Water Elf¡¯s words; did the Water Elf provide subtitles with each sentence? With the help of the Water Elf, the barbecue stall was fragrantly operating, barely running. ¡°Hopefully we can get through tonight okay¡­¡± Chen Qi, while flipping the skewers, looked toward the sea. On the distant sea surface, he saw a tiny green algae sneakily swimming toward the small houseboat. ¡°Sea Demon Little Green Algae¡­¡± Chapter 148 - 148 - 127: Career and Hobbies Chapter 148 ¨C 127: Career and Hobbies ¡°What a hassle¡­¡± Chen Qi flipped the skewer once more. Undoubtedly, that seaweed-like tentacle was the little sea demon he had encountered in the Sea Demon Gorge. Why would the sea demon follow them? Chen Qi remembered that sea demons were typically gregarious creatures, and now, one had actually run out from the Sea Demon Gorge. The little seaweed¡¯s disguise wasn¡¯t bad; it endured its hunger, striving to pretend it was actual little seaweed. It quietly waited in the water. Hopefully, it would not be discovered¡­ Chen Qi prayed once again to the Sea Goddess in his heart. Luckily, the attention of those eating barbecue was all captured by an expert from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. The navy¡¯s commander said, ¡°Next to the witch, there¡¯s actually a tentacle monster, it¡¯s really terrifying! The witch is indeed as horrifying as the rumors say!¡± ¡°Yes, hopefully the fishermen who go out to sea won¡¯t encounter that terrifying creature.¡± ¡°A humanoid body with tentacles hasn¡¯t been seen on the Witch Sea for a long time. Could that tentacle be a forbidden existence summoned by the Flower Witch from another world?¡± The crowd heatedly discussed, and Chen Qi, clad in Residual Fire Touch, had already caused quite a panic. Of course, it also excited an expert. The Seafood Sister blushed as she downed a bottle of wheat beer, shouting loudly, ¡°To all from Bei Country, you¡¯re all too rigid. That is a tentacle! Our world is filled with countless magical species, you need more imagination!¡± With her outrageous statement, she captivated everyone¡¯s attention! The seafood sister with blond elf-like features pinched the air with her hands: ¡°In our Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, there are twenty-three recognized genders. After all, our Golden Flower Bird Kingdom has those with cat ears, dog tails, wings, and even devilish horns, as well as many super cute transcendent professions. Don¡¯t you think the existence of half-human, half-beast is wonderful? ¡°I¡¯ve tasted many types, but unfortunately, due to geographical reasons, I haven¡¯t yet tasted the wonderful feature of tentacles.¡± At this, Seafood Sister couldn¡¯t help shaking her head, a saddened expression on her face: ¡°I really want to eat seafood. How great it would be if I could encounter that tentacle monster.¡± Everyone looked at her with admiration; someone actually wanted to initiate contact with the tentacle monster on the demon¡¯s ship! ¡°!!!¡± Chen Qi gasped in shock. This person was too outrageous! He now finally understood why this exchange student could be called one of the ¡°Imperial Capital¡¯s Big Three¡± like Pelu. And why was she called Seafood Sister by all players! The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a nation with many genders, had thoughts that were too progressive, which the sailors and hunters of Bei Country couldn¡¯t understand. You know, on the high seas, any monsters even slightly related to tentacles are extremely dangerous. The twelve circular tentacles of the Crack Sea, the Blood-Eyed Wall, the sea demons with tentacle hair, or the vortex wormholes are all monsters that must be avoided when sailing. In terms of danger, they were even more threatening than the near-sea overlords! Therefore, tentacles are a symbol of horror and the Evil God! The people of Bei Country only felt fear towards tentacles! However, Seafood Sister used vivid language to open the door to a new world for them: ¡°Think about it, tentacles being slippery, soft, and if the tentacle is also warm, just imagine¡­¡± The sailors and hunters felt their common sense had been altered. Out of curiosity, some softly spoke from the bottom of their hearts, ¡°Explain further.¡± Seafood Sister¡¯s eyes squinted into crescent moons as she began to impart strange knowledge to the navy officers present. Chen Qi listened with hairs standing on end. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it were the usual, he would only show a subway grandpa¡¯s expression and continue munching on snacks. But now, he couldn¡¯t help but start worrying, for the tentacle monster they were talking about was him! At that moment, another expert arrived. ¡°The witch¡¯s aura¡­¡± A white-haired bard murmured softly, then casually placed his lute on the chair. Why did you also come to eat barbecue! Chen Qi¡¯s heart skipped a beat. The person who had arrived was none other than the pirate captain Palu of the Ice Demon Pirate Crew. In terms of perception, Palu¡¯s ability was definitely not inferior to the novice instructor An. With such close distance, it was only a matter of time before the Flower Witch was discovered. He remembered, in the original plot, the Flower Witch had indeed become acquainted with both the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Ice Demon Pirate Crew. It was going to be discovered¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s palms were sweaty as he internally voiced his alarm. At least for now, Palu¡¯s attention was entirely captured by the outrageous Seafood Sister. This was a temporarily set up outdoor barbecue stand, with not many tables and chairs. ¡°Boss, give me two skewers of fish balls.¡± Palu showed an immensely disdainful look, sat next to Seafood Sister, crossed his legs, and scoffed with a mocking face: ¡°People from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom are really sick to actually like tentacles. ¡°Nancy, find some time to clear up that murky brain of yours. Stop obsessing over weird things, or one day, you¡¯ll end up dead at the hands of a sea monster.¡± ¡°With your Third-tier strength, if you encounter that tentacle monster, death is the only outcome.¡± At this moment, Palu no longer hid his intent, directly calling out the name Nancy from Witch Sea! The three heroes of the Royal Capital, as famous talents of the Shell Country Royal University, naturally knew each other. ¡°Clear up the brain¡­¡± Nancy bit her lip, fuming with rage. At this moment, the character that Palu was playing was that of a sharp-tongued female bard! If the seriously capable chef in front of her ridiculed her, she might have let it pass! But this cross-dressing Palu, did he really have any right to mock her? On what grounds? Nancy, not to be outdone, ate a string of squid: ¡°Hah, boss, do you think, people who dress up as animals every day, wear weird clothes, and like cross-dressing, might also have a problem with their brains?¡± Nancy asked Chen Qi. ¡± ¡­ ¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t know how to respond at the moment. In his eyes, Palu was a decent person without any strange habits. Everything he did was to better disguise his identity in order to enhance his strength. As the most amiable captain of the four major pirate groups, Palu could be considered a breath of fresh air in the Witch Sea! Palu wasn¡¯t flustered and calmly explained: ¡°Heh, Nancy, do not lump me in with you. The reason I sometimes cross-dress, as you should know, is because of my profession¡­¡± Hearing Palu¡¯s words, Chen Qi had a moment of realization, and he finally recalled the other¡¯s profession. It was indeed the Fourth Rank Legendary Dice Phase profession, the Transformer! Dice Phase represents luck, chaos, and randomness. Many Dice Phase professions have a degree of randomness, and the Transformer is no exception. His professional task involves drawing a role to play from a random pool. For instance, if he draws a bard, then he needs to act as a bard, if he draws a dancer, he must act as a dancer, if he draws a maid, then he must act as a maid. After completing a role, he would acquire special temporary abilities and store them. And Palu¡¯s random pool contained roles like bards, painters, Pharmacist apprentices, carpenters, sailors, maids, etc. All proper working roles. One of the performance metrics for these professional tasks is the money earned while in character. Thus, Palu is often seen working when he appears in the public eye. Either in the middle of a job or on his way to one. So, even as a Fourth Rank Legend, he also held the title of the Emperor of Part-time Jobs! Palu calmly took a sip of his drink and said to Nancy again: ¡°I¡¯ll say it again, the reason I¡¯m dressed this way now is because of my profession, not my hobby. Do not confuse my profession with your hobbies, you idiot who wants to mess with tentacle monsters!¡± He did not enjoy role-playing¡ªit was simply part of his job. Palu continued to twist the knife: ¡°Neither the Witch nor that tentacle monster is something you can handle, Nancy!¡± ¡°Put away those weird thoughts. If you really face that tentacle monster, you won¡¯t find any pleasure, only an ugly death!¡± Palu, with his many years of experience across the seas, deeply knew that most creatures with tentacles were dangerous beings forbidden by the sea! ¡± ¡­ ¡± Why do they all call me tentacle monster? My clothes don¡¯t even have that many tentacles! Chen Qi wordlessly passed a skewer to them both. Nancy, with her odd interests, was also one of the three heroes of the Imperial Capital, a Third-order Transcendent from Shell Country Royal University. The strength of Imperial Capital¡¯s heroes far surpassed that of ordinary Transcendents. If she really caught him, with his current strength, he would only be able to be smushed against the ground by her. The type that cannot resist¡­ The risks of being famous¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. He had never imagined that in this event, his popularity would even exceed that of the Flower Witch! After being left speechless by the rebuke, Nancy fell silent for a long time before she slowly said: ¡°I understand now. I won¡¯t go after that dangerous tentacle monster anymore.¡± Finally got it¡­Palu nodded in relief. Then, Nancy curiously leaned closer to his ear, and with a pleading voice said: ¡°By the way, Palu, do you have sea demons in that role pool of yours, or if not, any fluffy dog-people or cat-people?¡± The sea breeze lightly brushed by, causing Palu¡¯s brain to momentarily stop. ¡± ¡­ ¡± No hope for this one¡­ Palu silently downed a cup of wheat beer, then his gaze once again briefly swept the small cabin boat. Just a glance, and he felt a strong Floral Appearance Transcendent aura! Then, Palu¡¯s pupils abruptly narrowed, his gaze pitying as he looked over Chen Qi¡¯s body. He¡¯s been discovered after all¡­ Chen Qi helplessly shook his head. Chapter 149 - 149 - 128 Deep Sea Titan Chapter 149 ¨C 128 Deep Sea Titan ¡°` Crack! Crack! Inside the small boat cabin, the sound of a knife chopping meat grew faster and faster. ¡°Boss, your ship¡­¡± Palu, sensing the ill-fated aura of the Floral Appearance, asked softly. Chen Qi did not answer and continued to grill skewers, trying to stay as calm as possible. Fortunately, the person who discovered them was Captain Palu. If old Bai Ou was the friendliest of the navy, then Palu was definitely the most amiable captain among the four great pirate crews. The father of the Black Whale Pirate Group, the Lady of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and the Sea God of the Sea God Pirate Group were all madmen. Palu of the Ice Witch Pirate Group was Chen Qi¡¯s favorite captain in the Witch Sea. The reason why the Ice Witch Pirate Group could become one of the four great pirate crews was mainly that they held many secrets of the Witch Sea. Moreover, as a pirate group that worships the Ice Witch, Palu naturally had a favorable impression of witches themselves. Chen Qi remembered that in the original plot, the Flower Witch had a cooperative relationship with both the Ice Witch Pirate Group and the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Right now, at Sea Demon Island, the navy had achieved a complete victory, with navy personnel everywhere. In a nearby attic was also old Bai Ou, a Fourth Rank Legend of the navy. Palu would never casually display his power and expose his identity. They were all fugitives on the run. Overall, it was safe¡­ Chen Qi quietly grilled skewers. At that moment, Palu, with a puzzled face, gently flicked his index finger upwards. Suddenly, Chen Qi felt an itch in his ears. The Whispering Technique, a minor spell used for communication. ¡°Brother, if you¡¯ve been kidnapped, blink,¡± ¡°????¡± I¡¯ve been kidnapped? Chen Qi was momentarily baffled and tried to clear his thoughts. The Flower Witch was a simpleton, but that was only from Chen Qi¡¯s personal perspective! In the eyes of others, the Flower Witch was a crazed and dangerous forbidden existence, making potions out of people, bloody yet elegant! Moreover, not long ago, the Flower Witch, along with the tentacle monster, synonymous with danger, robbed the Devil Fish. This event deepened the public¡¯s entrenched view of the Flower Witch as a danger. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In Palu¡¯s perspective, it never occurred to him that a second-tier, hardworking chef who cooked delicious food was actually the mastermind behind the Devil Fish¡¯s operation! Therefore, Palu looked at him with a sympathetic gaze. Palu must have thought this poor chef was unluckily targeted by the witch on the way back and then became a toy the witch used to disguise her identity. If he hadn¡¯t noticed this today, perhaps by tomorrow morning at Sea Demon Island, there would be a new corpse floating, covered in flowers. Poor chef, played like a puppet¡­ Palu said nothing more and shook his head. Although with his Fourth Rank Legend status, he could overturn the entire Sea Demon Island, any rash actions came with a price. The two tacitly stopped talking. Chen Qi put away the nervousness in his heart; as long as he didn¡¯t show the Residual Fire Touch in front of others, his identity wouldn¡¯t be easily exposed. The sea breeze blew gently, night descended, and the beachside open-air barbecue stall gradually lost the bustle of the daytime, bringing an end to the day. Chen Qi and the Water Elf packed up the stall. The charcoal on the grill still retained some warmth, and the occasional spark jumping seemed to recount the liveliness of the scene that had just taken place. This barbecue session even sold some transcendent vegetables from Black Beard Land for the first time. Sea Demon Island was a high-consumption area, where the price of a skewer was ten times that of a regular one, and the price of transcendent vegetables was more than a thousand times that of a regular skewer! Despite the high prices, the transcendent veggies, enhanced by Soul Seasoning, were snapped up fiercely by the Transcendents. One session of selling skewers unexpectedly earned them two hundred thousand Shell Coins! Transcendent ingredients are the key to big profits¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands, planning to change his business strategy from the original low prices to a Transcendent dining boat. But now, the source of transcendent ingredients was solely Black Beard Land. Late into the night, the lights on the small boat were still on, while the navy men had returned to their ships. Only one person had not yet left. Palu stood up, adjusted his clothes, and looked as though he was a nervous employee about to meet company leadership: ¡°Boss, please convey that I mean no harm. I¡¯m just a small crew member of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, with some questions I¡¯d like to ask the respected Witch.¡± A small crew member? Chen Qi frowned and knocked on the cabin door: ¡°Alright.¡± Right now, the Flower Witch must be incredibly nervous! Chen Qi could imagine the scene of the Flower Witch rolling on the floor in anxiety. The door crack opened slightly. However, the Flower Witch did not speak. Through the crack in the boat cabin¡¯s door, only a blurred figure could be seen. At this moment, the Flower Witch was unexpectedly radiating a Fourth Rank aura! ¡°` Chen Qi whispered in the dark, ¡°This must be the effect of the potion.¡± He had not expected that the Flower Witch would have such a potion. The mingled scents of flowers and blood added a cursed aura to the Flower Witch. The gaze beneath those blossoms was like a razor-sharp dagger, capable of piercing the soul in an instant and instilling an indescribable fear. Just as the Flower Witch had said¡ª Elegant, aloof, powerful, bloody, and yet mysterious! It seemed that if she were the slightest bit displeased, she could turn the person before her into dust of the underworld. Is this still her? Chen Qi was frightened too; the usually naive Flower Witch actually exuded such an aura! The sea breeze blew gently. Palu felt a chill at the back of his neck and spoke calmly: ¡°Flower Witch, I mean no harm. I am asking for a friend, does the witch Occupation Card truly change one¡¯s gender, and is it true that only females can use it?¡± Palu asked tentatively, knowing the answer. This question was just to confirm the other party¡¯s identity, just a probe. After all, there were not a few impersonating a witch in the high seas recently. From behind the door, an emotionless cold voice came: ¡°Every question has its price.¡± Palu frowned and boldly pulled out a stack of banknotes from his backpack card, the money he had worked hard to earn over several days: ¡°Four hundred thousand Shell Coins, will that do?¡± Four hundred thousand Shell Coins, that was the price of a half-barrel of ghost fire oil! A sound of a cup falling to the ground came through the crack of the door! The Flower Witch hadn¡¯t seen so much money in a long time. Chen Qi made the choice on behalf of the witch and took the money: ¡°It will suffice.¡± The cold voice came again, saying icily: ¡°It is not only females who can use it, any user will eventually become witch-like, but this witchification can be suppressed.¡± ¡°I understand,¡± replied Palu. Palu began to ask a second question: ¡°Flower Witch, I want to know the location of a Fourth Rank forged Occupation Card, as well as the location of the legendary Land of Trial. For this, I am willing to offer an important piece of information as compensation.¡± However, with hardly any hesitation, the Flower Witch said coldly: ¡°Located in the land where the Mechanical Titan fell in the Crack Sea, there exists a Fourth Rank forged Occupation Card. As for other information, you are not yet qualified to know.¡± The tone of the Flower Witch was incomparably cold. Not qualified¡­ The Fourth Rank Legend Palu sighed deeply in his heart. He really couldn¡¯t ask for any information of true value. The other party was a cruel and bloody witch! To obtain sufficient information, one had to show enough value and goodwill! Palu answered very understandingly: ¡°Understood, Flower Witch, I have a very important piece of information. Near the research base in Sea Demon Gorge, a Deep Sea Titan that defies description has been found. Its massive size is like a seabed island, an embodiment of the ocean itself. In the middle of that titan sea beast grows a sea-flower unimaginable in size, a legendary ingredient and medicine that perhaps could be of use to you.¡± This piece of information¡ªChen Qi smiled wryly in his heart. Titan, in the New Sun World, often refers to something colossal. The sea beast as large as an island, such a creature, was a taboo existence upon the ocean! In terms of power, it even surpassed the Wall of Blood Eyes. For various reasons, they were no longer considered creatures in the high seas, but rather, like storms and volcanic eruptions, they were natural disasters! They were the spokesbeasts of calamity! Even a ship formed by multiple Third-order Transcendents would find it difficult to approach! To the Flower Witch, this was useless information. No one would venture into the heart of a calamity just for a legendary medicinal flower. Palu, with a bit of skepticism about the Flower Witch¡¯s strength, disclosed this information. No matter how disguised, the Flower Witch was currently only a Third-order Transcendent! Her spiritual power field surely couldn¡¯t easily escape Palu¡¯s perception. Palu wanted to test how the legendary Flower Witch would react to this information. Yet, contrary to his expectations. The voice of the Flower Witch remained unchanged, still cold as ever as she mechanically stated: ¡°I am aware. I will send the Black Hunter to take care of this matter.¡± Chapter 150 - 150 - 129: Little Green Algae Chapter 150 ¨C 129: Little Green Algae The tone of the Flower Witch remained incredibly cold, as if a mere Deep Sea Titan was nothing more than a trivial fish in her hand. ¡°Resolve this matter, Black Hunter?¡± Palu, rich in information, paused for a moment. The tone of the other party was unexpectedly relaxed. But he quickly understood Black Hunter¡¯s identity! Undoubtedly, the opponent was the very one who had just robbed the Devil Fish, appeared on the bounty order, and was the newly emerged supernova with a bounty of up to ten million, the Tentacle Monster! Although the Tentacle Monster¡¯s bounty was only ten million, even less than the third-tier Black-eyed Captain! Daring to fight proactively in a sea full of Sea Beasts was itself an extraordinary act! The origin of the Tentacle Monster was far from simple; the bounty was worth at least twenty million! This legendary witch had such a friend¡­ Palu was secretly taken aback, feeling that the Flower Witch was becoming even more mysterious. At this moment, Palu deeply understood. Unless his Ice Demon Pirate Group could demonstrate enough trust, he would not be able to get any useful information from the Flower Witch! The crew was expecting me to bring back good news¡­ Palu bowed and said: ¡°Witch, I apologize for disturbing you late at night, but we, the Ice Demon Pirate Group, mean no harm. We, like the legendary Ice Witch, are researchers of the history of the seas, fighting for the secrets of the deep sea. If you ever need the help of our Ice Demon Pirate Group, we will not hesitate.¡± Immediately after, Palu lightly rubbed his fingers: ¡°A dice from the Land of Chaos, as an apology for my offense, it¡¯s a small token.¡± He then handed a six-sided die to Chen Qi. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted, and a special prompt quickly appeared before his eyes. [Six-sided Dice: Nature Form: Dice Introduction: A six-sided die, all sides showing six, containing extraordinary power to alter luck. Effect: Can modify the random event outcomes in C-tier and below cracks, guaranteeing the best result no matter how small the probability. Note: A savior for the unlucky; with a slight move, luck is in your hands!] Six-sided Dice! Chen Qi was deeply shocked. Was Palu really this generous? In the game, it was a rare item exclusive to the unlucky! The main use in altering determinations was in the settlement of cracks. Some Dice Phase crack rewards had extremely low probabilities of special rewards! For example, drawing a reward from a C-tier crack in a D-tier crack, or even a B-tier crack reward. These rewards belonged only to those blessed with extreme luck! With this die, even if the probability was only 0.1%, one could draw the highest probability reward! Six-sided Dice, reversing fate! Chen Qi accepted the die. Then, Palu picked up his lute: ¡°Well then, Miss Witch, goodbye. Have a pleasant evening. If you ever need the Ice Demon Pirate Group, just let us know.¡± He still had many questions, but if he truly wanted to befriend the other party, it would not be polite to probe into these matters. Before leaving, Palu glanced at Chef Chen Qi with a sympathetic look. The Flower Witch indeed remained as mysterious as the rumors said. May tomorrow morning not see a flower-covered corpse floating at sea. Palu, holding his lute, boarded a night-traveling ship and left Sea Demon Island. ¡­ ¡­ ¡°He finally left¡­¡± Chen Qi breathed a long sigh of relief. To be honest, he still wanted to buy some intel from Palu. After Palu left, he returned to the small cabin boat. At this moment, the previously aloof Flower Witch looked like a child frightened by a dragon, burying her face into a water elf pillow. If not seen with his own eyes, no one would associate her with the cold-speaking witch just now. The Flower Witch had endured too much in a day; if she hadn¡¯t retrieved the Floral Staff, her spirit would have crumbled. ¡°What do we do? Qi, a Fourth Rank Legend is after us!¡± ¡°Qi, why don¡¯t you make us something delicious? This might be our last meal!¡± ¡°Qi, do you have any wishes? We should fulfill them soon!¡± ¡°Qi, I want to eat your extraordinary fish bait.¡± The Flower Witch lay weakly on the floor, holding the water elf pillow while her legs trembled incessantly. Earlier, the Fourth Rank aura Palu exuded nearly scared the life out of her soul! One must know, a Fourth Rank Legend was an existence capable of moving mountains and overturning seas! Even ten Third-tier Transcendents or fifty Third-tier Transcendents might not be able to defeat a single Fourth Rank Legend, marking their enormous power disparity! To the Flower Witch, they had just been a hair¡¯s breadth away from death. Chen Qi sat on a chair and took out the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s sea chart: ¡°Calm down. Based on the current situation, he shouldn¡¯t harbor ill intentions towards us. Moreover, he seems quite afraid of you.¡± Then, Chen Qi took an apple from the fridge and handed it to the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch took the apple and curled up in the corner in a self-imposed seclusion: ¡°He¡¯s afraid of my teacher; and now, the teacher is no longer around.¡± Chen Qi curiously asked: ¡°Teacher?¡± The Flower Witch paused for a few seconds. Logically, she shouldn¡¯t tell Chen Qi about this. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, after all they¡¯d been through, they could be considered trustworthy friends. ¡°Yes, my teacher, the Ice Witch.¡± ¡°The Ice Witch is your teacher?¡± Chen Qi murmured. Although he had long suspected it, the current situation still left him in awe! The Ice Witch was an existence that stirred the tides centuries ago, a deceased legend. Even a legend couldn¡¯t escape the Lantern Death God¡¯s pursuit after living past a hundred years. The Flower Witch wasn¡¯t over twenty years old yet; a decade ago, she was just a sickly little girl. This meant that the Ice Witch from centuries ago was still alive and active in these seas just a decade ago. This was indeed an earth-shattering secret! Chen Qi¡¯s heart leaped with joy, never expecting the Flower Witch to share such a secret with him. After speaking, the Flower Witch fell into a self-blaming mood. She was too weak and powerless. If it had not been for Chen Qi, she would have been unable to exact revenge on the Black Whale Group at Sea Demon Gorge, let alone retrieve the Floral Staff. Chen Qi comforted her for a while and began dividing the spoils with the Flower Witch. The Meat Cutting Bone Breaking weapon was his exclusive weapon; the Flower Witch had no need for close-combat arms. Chen Qi took his exclusive weapon Meat Cutting Bone Breaking and the lucky dice they received earlier. As for the green-bound magic book, the Joyous Elf, and the Floral Staff, these three relics were useless to Chen Qi, so he gave them to the Flower Witch. Then, Chen Qi made some delicious fish balls to comfort the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch, having eaten her fill, returned to the inn to bathe and wash off the dirt and blood from her body. Chen Qi stayed on the small cabin boat, as he still had many things to do. ¡°Phew¡­¡± This mission not only brought him the exclusive weapon Meat Cutting Bone Breaking but also a powerful Shadow Image Skill Card, and he had also earned two thousand Spiritual Points from the Shadow Image cracks! These gains were already enormous! However, he still hadn¡¯t found any transplantable Sea Beasts. Chen Qi wanted a safe and reliable source of income; just the Ghost Fire Fish¡¯s Ghost Fire Oil was far from sufficient. He was in a critical development phase and urgently needed extraordinary materials to enhance his constitution. Unfortunately, the Sea Beasts around Sea Demon Gorge couldn¡¯t be transplanted easily or provide a source of money. The Black-armored Shark and the sea serpent, though strong in combat, had nothing of monetary value. ¡°La la la la la~¡± At that moment, a small green-haired figure emerged by Chen Qi¡¯s small cabin boat, its green tentacle hair wriggling on the sea surface. It was the little Sea Demon¡­ Chen Qi confirmed there was no one around and brought the little green-haired one into the boat: ¡°Little Green Algae, do you need something?¡± The little green-haired one lightly grazed its fishtail against the boat¡¯s deck, blinking its eyes: ¡°La la la la~¡± Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 immediately snuggled up to the little green-haired one. It must want something to eat¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and handed the extraordinary fish bait to the little green-haired Sea Demon. To think it followed him this far for food! The little green-haired one obediently sat down, picked up a lyre, and gently played: ¡°La la la la~¡± Travel Song¡­ Chen Qi was slightly surprised. The little green-haired one not only wanted something tasty but also wished to see places beyond Sea Demon Gorge! Sea Demons typically lived in groups, yet this one wanted to leave Sea Demon Gorge! A unique little Sea Demon. ¡°This is troublesome¡­¡± Chen Qi rubbed his forehead. Unlike the Deep Sea Water Elf, the Sea Demons were real monsters. Moreover, Sea Demons couldn¡¯t stay out of water for too long, and a juvenile Sea Demon had very limited combat abilities, which meant it could easily perish. If anyone discovered a Sea Demon aboard his small cabin boat, whether they were Navy personnel or the Flower Witch, he would be in a tight spot. His only option was to send the little Sea Demon to White Tree Land. That place had the Nearshore Dominator and Ghost Fire Fish, which should be fascinating for the little green-haired one. Chen Qi sat on the chair, opened the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s map again, and stared coldly: ¡°Little Green Algae, without my command, you must not sing carelessly.¡± The little green-haired one obediently nodded, then hugged Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 in its arms. Chen Qi carefully examined the map. Palu¡¯s intelligence just now was very interesting. A Deep Sea Titan had appeared near the Sea Demon Gorge at the Navy Research Base. A Deep Sea Titan by itself could attract countless deep-sea monsters. Such an existence was called a natural disaster because it mysteriously appeared then mysteriously disappeared over time. Mysteriously appearing and then mysteriously disappearing. Just like a storm, volcanic eruption, or tide. Chen Qi glanced at the time. If he went there during the day, he might be discovered by the Navy Research Base researchers. Nighttime might be a better opportunity. Chen Qi reviewed the map, crossing his legs. Unlike the Flower Witch, after the robbery, he felt not fatigued but rather immensely energized! So far, he hadn¡¯t encountered a deep-sea monster stronger than the Blood-Eye Wall. Now was a perfect chance to take a look. Chapter 151 - 151 - 130 Shell Country Meteorological Bureau Chapter 151 ¨C 130 Shell Country Meteorological Bureau The night was as dark as ink, with the moon casting a feeble afterglow. The wind was strong at night, and on a small island, the lighthouse shone like the sun, guiding ships on their distant voyages. The small houseboat swayed uncertainly in the surging waves, like a helpless leaf, at any moment it could be swallowed by a giant wave. ¡°An hour, finally here.¡± Chen Qi moored the small houseboat, dropped the anchor, then firmly secured the vessel to the shore with a rope. Stepping off onto the shore, Chen Qi shook off the water like a cat and surveyed his surroundings. The island before him was very small, barely able to accommodate ten houses. Nearly a quarter of its area was occupied by a lighthouse and a temporarily constructed research tower. Besides his small houseboat, there were many other small vessels moored at the edge of the island. These belonged to weary fishermen and adventurers, the night had fallen, and the wind was strong. Not daring to navigate in the dark, they had chosen to stop at this island to spend the night temporarily. Apart from the fishermen, under the lighthouse stood three people dressed in white uniforms. The uniforms featured loose and comfortable trousers suitable for long hours of maritime work, with an adjustable belt at the waist for members to carry various marine investigation tools. Like walkie-talkies, Spiritual Power Detection devices, and so on. Rather than sailors, they looked more like fully equipped researchers. At the same time, on the back of their clothing, there was a golden symbol resembling a ¡®WIFI¡¯ signal. The order-embodied Storm Hammer was the emblem of the navy. The weather tower, symbolizing courage and exploration, was the emblem of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau. ¡°It¡¯s the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the worried personnel of the Meteorological Bureau in the distance. This was the first time he had ever seen the people from the Meteorological Bureau. Although the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau was known as a meteorological bureau, its responsibilities far exceeded the simple scope of ¡®weather forecasting.¡¯ Within the Meteorological Bureau, apart from the meteorological department, there were crack departments, investigation departments, and research departments. These four major departments were further divided into several smaller ones, forming an extremely large organization. In essence, their duty was to detect marine crack information and investigate dangerous special zones. The reason it was named the meteorological bureau was that historically, the emergence of cracks was considered a type of special weather. Also, under the direction of high-level leadership, in order to differentiate from the White Tower Federation¡¯s investigation bureau, they had continued to be called the meteorological bureau. In the Witch Sea sector¡¯s legitimate large-scale Lamp Phase Transcendent organizations, there were only the Meteorological Bureau and the press. And now the press, self-sealing, no longer absorbs new blood. This meant that if he chose the Lamp Phase path, this was the only large-scale Lamp Phase organization he could join. Chen Qi tried to imagine it. If he did not have the Deep Sea Affinity talent and had a normal start, while also choosing the Lamp Phase principles, Perhaps his path would be to join the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau and become a researcher delving into dangerous zones, studying the sea. However, there was an upside. Whenever Chen Qi wanted, he could easily join the Meteorological Bureau. Moreover, although the Meteorological Bureau was an organization that sounded high-end, their threshold was very low. The departments of the Meteorological Bureau, especially the investigation department focused on field research, were always understaffed and always hiring. Not only did they provide five insurances and a housing provident fund, but there was also a bereavement allowance! And the salary was even paid weekly, which was rare! Even if you have no dreams, you¡¯re welcome to come! New high school graduates who know nothing can easily get a job! At this thought, Chen Qi gave a wry smile. If he did not choose to become a Chef, under the official arrangements of Shell Country, he could well have become a member of the Meteorological Bureau, joining the action of investigating the sea. In the end, he might have been caught by the dear doctor in the process of studying the sea because of exposing his Deep Sea Affinity, rapidly reaching his possible ending one: Caught by the doctor, in bed, turned into the doctor¡¯s plaything. Chen Qi stood on the boat, ears perked up, listening to the conversation of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau¡¯s staff. ¡°Are we still heading out to sea tonight?¡± an upper-level command has been issued; we must produce investigative results. Doctor Raven of the Black Whale Group has researched a miraculous potion.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it later. The remnants of the Black Whale Group on Sea Demon Island, the mysterious witches, and monsters are all currently unaccounted for. We might encounter that monster if we go out to sea tonight.¡± ¡°But during the day, the Deep Sea Titan might be more active, and at night, we might discover more research samples.¡± The people of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau sighed and groaned. With the advent of the Crack Tide, their workload had increased, and so had their burden. However, conversely, their research progress was exceedingly slow. Even in the middle of the night, they were still discussing work. Chen Qi followed their weary gazes, glancing towards the distant, pitch-black sea. The wreckage of ships constantly drifted in the wind, and now and then, the sea surface would surge with waves. Below those deep waters, one could vaguely sense enormous shadows, like writhing tree branches, or giant arms lurking in the abyss. Below the blackened sea surface lay the massive Deep Sea Titan. The Deep Sea Titan was known as a natural disaster on the sea. Though incredibly dangerous, the vicinity of the Deep Sea Titan often contained extremely rare things. Therefore, it was also a key area for the investigative department. This was his next destination. Chen Qi packed up his things, ready to begin his action! This time, his goal was to delve into the waters occupied by the Deep Sea Titan in search of Extraordinary Materials, as well as cultivatable Sea Beasts. Clearly, the small boat was not suitable for entering this area; otherwise, it might end up like those wrecks. It was also not advisable to light a lamp, lest nearby fishermen or researchers notice. Chen Qi placed his kerosene lamp into the backpack card. Above the sea, there existed a creature known as Shadow, which didn¡¯t belong to the Sea Beasts category but was born from darkness and would extinguish others¡¯ flames. It was cunning and elusive, hard to detect, and could silently twist a person¡¯s neck without them realizing it. Now, he possessed the skills ¡®Dove Perception¡¯ and ¡®Shadow Charm¡¯; even if he encountered a Shadow, he could sense it beforehand, and it wouldn¡¯t be too terrible. He could now barely walk on the dark sea. Even Deep Sea Merchants would not dare to lightly venture into the habitat of the Deep Sea Titan. Chen Qi quietly descended from the ship and equipped the Residual Fire Touch. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dark Concealment! A faint layer of pitch-black gauze covered him. His breath, smell, and sound all disappeared above the sea, as Chen Qi entered stealth mode. Under the faint moonlight, unless someone was particularly close, it would be difficult for even the skillful members of the Meteorological Bureau to detect his presence. The sea breeze, like a wail, slapped against the boats on the island. Praying in his heart, with the help of the Water Elf, Chen Qi gingerly stepped onto the sea surface. Despite the sea breeze, with balance skills and the smart Water Elf, he could just manage to stand on the vast sea. The Water Walking skill also had to be prioritized very soon¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Meanwhile, Little Green Algae also hugged the second Deep Sea Water Elf and submerged into the sea below, revealing only its green tentacle-like head, following Chen Qi. ¡°Hopefully, luck will be on our side, and we won¡¯t encounter any Shadows or anyone from the Meteorological Bureau.¡± Chen Qi¡¯s heartbeat quickened. After all, he was still a novice. The sea was incredibly dangerous; encountering a Shadow or a researcher from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau would be disastrous. And so, with vigilance, alone, a Sea Demon, and seven Deep Sea Water Elves, he headed towards the pitch-black sea where the Deep Sea Titan dwelled. Chapter 152 - 152 - 131 Hai Yunduo and the Song of Rebuke Chapter 152 ¨C 131 Hai Yunduo and the Song of Rebuke In the midst of the night. Chen Qi held an extinguished lantern as he continually moved forward in this sea area. He was now in the depths of the Deep Sea Titan¡¯s territory. The sea waves gently swept over his trouser legs, a trace of coldness transmitting from his feet. It shouldn¡¯t be a Water Elf secretly sucking on his toes¡­ Chen Qi looked down towards the seabed. Below the vast seabed, he could vaguely make out a multitude of writhing tentacles from the depths. Each tentacle was as thick as a truck, and the countless tentacles on the seabed could easily whip up a storm that covered the sky and land with a gentle dance. Deep Sea Titan¡ªTentacle Tree! ¡°Truly spectacular¡­¡± Chen Qi remarked. This was the largest deep-sea creature he had seen so far! Unfortunately, the only valuable part of this Titan¡¯s tentacles was the skin. As for its internal core items, they were not something he could harvest. At this moment, Chen Qi suddenly felt a chill in his heart. It shouldn¡¯t attack me, right? Strictly speaking, the Deep Sea Titan beneath his feet should be considered a plant, not an animal. Overall, its living characteristics were similar to plants like the pitcher plant, with a certain probability of attacking spiritual beings that entered its territory. Was his Deep Sea Affinity really useful against such plant-like deep-sea creatures? Could it really be effective? The waves grew larger. Chen Qi gripped the lantern tightly, unable to help but widen his eyes in astonishment. Boom! Boom! Below the ocean, the tentacles danced wildly, stirring up huge waves! This Titan had evidently noticed an unknown creature entering its territory! Below, the massive tentacles of the deep sea twisted and overlapped, then entwined, forming a strange pattern! Under the moonlight, Chen Qi could vaguely discern the special pattern formed by the overlapping tentacles, an emblem that had appeared many times in civilization, a symbol shrouded in mystery! An heart. A heart shaped by tentacles? What the hell was this? ¡°???¡± Chen Qi, with a face full of question marks, looked toward the blurry shadows under the sea, doubting his own eyes. Through the pitch-black sea, he couldn¡¯t see the true face of this Titan. But at the moment, it appeared that Deep Sea Affinity was effective. This must be the Tentacle Tree¡¯s way of expressing goodwill. Chen Qi could feel a strong intuition that this Tentacle Tree would not attack him! ¡°Safe¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s lips curved up slightly. Since the master of this area had no objections, he would just do as he pleased! It was time to see if there were any cute little Sea Beasts in this sea area. Chen Qi¡¯s steps became bolder as he started searching the sea area for Sea Beasts. Hammerhead shark! Go! Clownfish! Go! Thunder jellyfish, I¡¯ll take you as well since you can serve as a generator for large ships in the future! Large sea snake, don¡¯t entwine my legs, go! Deep Sea Water Elf No.2, get off the little green algae! Chen Qi wandered unrestrainedly in the territory of the Deep Sea Titan, hoping to find valuable Sea Beasts. Unfortunately, like Sea Demon Gorge, they were mostly dangerous Sea Beasts with little commercial value. Just then, he suddenly smelled a faint fragrance. Chen Qi immediately turned his head He saw several fluffy creatures, resembling sheep, floating on the surface of the sea. They drifted leisurely on the sea, like cotton candy clouds, one after another. ¡°What is this¡­¡± Without hesitation, Chen Qi decisively flipped open the ¡°Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide¡±. Sea Soap! Also known as Hai Yunduo! This cloud creature, similar to the Deep Sea Water Elf, is a special type of Sea Beast capable of free navigation in the sea. If you peel off the ¡®wool¡¯-like cloud covering, inside you¡¯ll find a small Sea Beast similar to a Deep Sea Water Elf. But in terms of commercial value, it far surpasses the Water Elf! The ¡®clouds¡¯ of Hai Yunduo are famously used as perfume, beauty, and shower gel materials in Shell Country! Once heated, the clouds will turn into a slime-like, comfortable liquid. This liquid can be absorbed by the skin, whitening and adding elasticity to it, repairing wounds! It makes people more charming! In advertisements, the Sea Goddess used Hai Yunduo shower gel when bathing in the sea! It is a luxury product favored by many beauty enthusiasts. It even surpasses the famous beauty products of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, such as the Slime Liquid, in both value and effect! Treasure, indeed¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his hands together eagerly. However, Hai Yunduo are irritable and reclusive. They don¡¯t like attacking humans or contacting other Sea Beasts. But they are still incredibly dangerous, Their speed in the sea can even surpass the speed of sound, destroying any ship they encounter like a missile. There were people who once tried to make steel cages to breed Hai Yunduo. But Hai Yunduo will never be enslaved! If you try to forcibly restrain them, they will explode on you! A literal explosion! Therefore, above the sea, the usual way to harvest ¡®clouds¡¯ from Hai Yunduo is to catch them, shave off the cloud wool, and then release them. Of course, like Water Elves, Hai Yunduo can also be kept as pets. There are also Transcendent Beast Tamers who make contracts with Hai Yunduo and take them as their own pets. However, this is extremely rare because, unlike Water Elves, Hai Yunduo become extremely weak outside the ocean and may not even survive. Not to mention, Hai Yunduo have very volatile temperaments, and even if they are forcefully contracted, they will not obey their masters. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he excitedly walked towards Hai Yunduo. After countless hardships, he had finally caught a high-value Sea Beast. He counted them, and there were a full ten Hai Yunduo! The value of one Hai Yunduo¡¯s wool was five hundred thousand, and for ten, that was a whole five million! And unlike Ghost Fire Fish, Hai Yunduo¡¯s cloud wool shower gel was very popular, being a typical scarce luxury item. Besides, the growth cycle of the clouds was also faster than that of Ghost Fire Fish! ¡°Hehe, Hai Yunduo, hehe, Hai Yunduo¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s face turned slightly red with excitement as he crouched down, preparing to scrape off a bit of sea wool to apply to his skin. This stuff could truly make the skin whiter and more elastic! And he happened to be in need of sunscreen! Slap! But then, Hai Yunduo suddenly leaped up, pushing his hand away. It was as if they were saying: ¡°Get your stinking hands off! You freak!¡± ¡°Go away, go away, you freak!¡± ¡°You freak, stay away! Do you think you can touch us?¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi was startled, having Deep Sea Affinity, it was his first time facing such a situation. This had nothing to do with his Deep Sea Affinity. If it had been the Flower Witch, she would have been knocked to the sky by the angry Hai Yunduo. Sea Beasts have their own personalities, and Hai Yunduo are typically very irritable, probably smacking even the local sea tyrants! Their temperament was even worse than that of Ghost Fire Fish! ¡°What a trouble¡­¡± Chen Qi fell into worry, questioning whether even he would be unable to farm Hai Yunduo. If he were to roughly harvest the cloud wool from Hai Yunduo, they may explode on him as well! Looking at Hai Yunduo, Chen Qi felt a thwarting sense of losing money. Seeing that Chen Qi didn¡¯t resist, Hai Yunduo even playfully bumped their fluffy cloud bodies against his abdomen. Bang! While it wasn¡¯t harmful, it was highly insulting! And just then, Xiao Lvzao, holding the Water Elf No. 2, popped its head out. It could not stand it any longer, it was outrageous for a Sea Beast to be so impolite!! Looking at the obnoxious Hai Yunduo, it cleared its throat: ¡°Lalala~¡± The light and airy song echoed over the sea. The song was light, but it carried a collection of insulting feelings! It was a song of reprimand, simply put, a type of cursing song that could induce guilt! Chen Qi wanted to stop Xiao Lvzao. Xiao Lvzao was reprimanding the rude Hai Yunduo on his behalf. But Hai Yunduo were not like Ghost Fire Fish; they had a big temper! With Hai Yunduo¡¯s irritability, they might be knocked flying into the sky by their attack! Fighting between Sea Beasts was still a possibility! However, against Chen Qi¡¯s expectations. The scolded Hai Yunduo, though still irritable and talking back, started to approach. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, as they got close to Xiao Lvzao, their attitude instantly changed, and they gathered around it. And Xiao Lvzao wasn¡¯t indulging them, using the Water Elf No. 2 to push them away. The Hai Yunduo made sounds of comfort: ¡°Wobi wobi! (Sounds good, sounds good!)¡± ¡°Wobi wobi! (Siren sister! Play it again!)¡± ¡°!!!¡± Following that, Xiao Lvzao also showed off a triumphant expression, its tentacle hair swaying non-stop. Chen Qi was stunned, touching Xiao Lvzao¡¯s tentacle hair. What¡¯s happening? How could a song cause such a huge change in these Hai Yunduo¡¯s attitude? Were they looking for a scolding? Was it the song that made the difference? This blatant differential treatment! Could it be possible for me to attract Hai Yunduo with a song too?¡­ Chen Qi had a bold thought. Regardless, at least the Hai Yunduo were willing to follow him. It shouldn¡¯t be too hard to lure them to the ship. He finally got a Sea Beast suitable for farming! Chen Qi clapped his hands excitedly, and before he knew it, he was in the very center of this sea area. He remembered that Palu had mentioned that in this central area grew the legendary medicinal herbs! Chen Qi continued forward and soon, he saw a huge Transcendent plant, radiating a wondrous Transcendent aura. Chapter 153 - 153 - 132 Fruit Trees and Sea Sugar Cane Chapter 153 ¨C 132 Fruit Trees and Sea Sugar Cane The dark night was filled with the howling wind and the undulating sea. Chen Qi looked up, gazing towards the heights. Five tree branches, akin to tentacles, twisted and intertwined, like arms constantly extending upwards. And at the top of the tree, it seemed to be cradling a beating heart of the wood. Besides this, under his feet on the seabed, he could see numerous tentacles slowly moving, the waves continuously lapping at his pants. The value of this fruit was definitely not lower than the Pale Scale Fruit he encountered in Moonstone City. No, to be precise, it should be far superior to the Pale Scale Fruit! Most plant-type Titans would protect all the plants growing in their territory and regard them as part of themselves. Therefore, normally, the moment this transcendent fruit was taken, the entire sea would howl with gales and boil up. ¡°Can I take this thing?¡± Chen Qi wondered silently. Although he had deep sea affinity, it did not mean he could take other people¡¯s belongings at will. Chen Qi climbed up along the thick, wriggling tree branch, finding a spot to stand, and finally reached the position of the tree heart. It even made a heart for me, taking a small fruit should not be too much, right? Chen Qi tentatively touched the fruit under the protection of the giant tree tentacles. Bang! On the sea, the tentacles instantly danced as if experiencing a thunderclap. Chen Qi broke into a cold sweat and looked down. The tentacles did not seem to intend to attack him, instead, it felt like some pleasant expression. Is the tentacle tree welcoming me to touch its fruit? ¡°Well, well, then I will not be polite¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head, exerted his arm, and pulled the head-sized fruit from the enveloping branch, as if pulling up a radish. Its appearance was like a greenish jelly. The moment it was pulled out, a prompt appeared. [Tree Heart Fruit: Nature: Cup, Flower Description: A rare fruit growing in dangerous places, it is said that even dragons fought for this fruit. Consuming this fruit can remold the heart, bones, and blood, greatly enhancing constitution and strength, and granting special defensive attributes. Note: It can be directly cooked into dishes or made into potions. Description: Heart, heart, beat again!] An item purely enhancing constitution! Chen Qi sat on the tree, taking out a lantern. The composition of defense had three important parts: one¡¯s constitution, transcendent skills, and equipment. And constitution was the foundation of everything. Before advancing to the second tier, his constitution was at 28 points. This constitution already overwhelmed first-order transcendents, even a small number of second-order transcendents. But if facing noble second-tier transcendents who had taken foundation potions from a young age, the value of 28 points was far from enough. Accumulation from childhood could make many noble children capable of overwhelming adults. And when facing even stronger third-rank transcendents, it was even more insufficient. Most of his current defense came from the tentacle defense of the Residual Fire Touch. If he faced the attacks of crack dwellers or Kuang Sha bare-skinned, he probably couldn¡¯t withstand three punches. Nutritional intake varied at different times, at least having an extra 10% effect during the growth period. Getting a transcendent fruit during his growth period was quite fortunate. ¡°I took it!¡± After confirming the tentacle tree had no objections, Chen Qi collected the Tree Heart Fruit. The Tree Heart Fruit could be cooked into dishes or made into potions, but which would have a stronger effect should be discussed with the Flower Witch. Chen Qi directly leapt down from twenty meters high and walked around this sea area, trying to take everything he could. During the exploration, he unexpectedly found a rod-like plant. This segment by segment thing was the transcendent food called sea sugar cane! A transcendent sugarcane growing on the sea, sugar made from the sea sugar cane could enhance the taste of food, grant temporary toxin resistance, and a recovery buff. Long-term consumption could grant permanent toxin resistance and recovery power. After consuming sea sugar cane, he could lick a poisonous knife while saying his knife was poisoned. Besides, sugar made from sea sugar cane was an extraordinary seasoning that could significantly increase the price and effect of transcendent dishes. In the long run, the value of sea sugar cane was not low. Sea sugar cane had to grow in nutrient-rich seas, and the white tree land just met the conditions. ¡°I can look into desserts¡­¡± Chen Qi rubbed his hands. In the Witch Sea, many people were loyal dessert lovers. For instance, the Flower Witch was a typical dessert fan with a poor tolerance for spicy food. Not to mention An, who was directly turned into a crying cat head by spiciness. As a chef, the dishes he currently made were either stir-fried or barbecued, which was too monotonous. Chen Qi walked into the sea sugar cane cluster. He arrived just in time. In this area, there were as many as twenty sea sugar cane shoots growing. As long as he replanted these shoots into the white tree land, they could continue to grow. With the green sea sugar cane, it could also improve the environment of the white tree land. Chen Qi took out a black knife, carefully cutting off the sea sugar cane shoots and handing them to the diligent Deep Sea Water Elf No. 3 and No. 4. Little Algae seemed to be a dessert fan too, directly picking up a cane and gnawing on it. And Hai Yunduo, like a loyal follower, used their clumsy bodies to pick the sea sugar cane and handed it to Little Algae: ¡°Try it! (you try!)¡± ¡°Try it! (Sea Demon, you try it!)¡± Little Algae was stunned for a moment, then handed their cane to the working Chen Qi. Chen Qi turned his head: ¡°No, I will eat after I finish.¡± Little Algae and Hai Yunduo instantly felt heartbroken! Especially Hai Yunduo, they felt a strong pain in their heart! Pain, too painful! Chen Qi focused on transplanting the sea sugar cane; after dealing with the sea sugar cane, he still had to tie up Hai Yunduo to the ship. Once Hai Yunduo and the sea sugar cane were transplanted, his base, the white tree land, would take shape. Suddenly, a sinister sea wind blew past. Little Algae swam behind him, tugging at his clothes with its sticky tentacle hair. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chen Qi felt a slight chill down his back. Something¡¯s wrong¡­ Little Algae immediately swam behind him, looking in fright towards the distance. However, the next second, he vaguely heard the sound of waves. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, everything became silent, except for the wind and the waves. Suddenly, the sound of a bullet being chambered shattered the silence. There was a ship¡­ With the distant ship light turning on, Chen Qi finally saw the ship behind him. He saw a sniper rifle made by the Magic Bullet Company. Besides that, there were ten pairs of terrified eyes. Chapter 154 - 154 - 133: Monster, What Do You Want to Do? Chapter 154 ¨C 133: Monster, What Do You Want to Do? The sea breeze kept coming. ¡°They¡¯re from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s icy gaze formed a straight line with the gun barrel. Click! Click! The sound of bullets being loaded was incessant. Unlike the Navy that excels in combat, the Meteorological Bureau places more emphasis on concealment and surveillance. Their goal is not to win but to gather information and send it back to their research base. Concealment, investigation, survival, homecoming! These brief words permeated the philosophy of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau. All ten people on the ship had mastered the skill of concealing their presence, and the ship itself had undergone special modifications. For this reason, he had not sensed any presence until the ship¡¯s lights came on. Chen Qi rested his hand on his chin, lost in thought. The people from the Meteorological Bureau he saw on the island were completely different. Nine second-order Transcendents, plus a third-order Transcendent team captain. The third-tier Transcendent captain¡¯s name was Jige, whose profession¡ªas a gun master¡ªpossessed powerful firepower. In the Crack Sea, this setup could be called luxurious. Each of them wore long-range firearms, steam-powered heat cutting blades, sedatives, headlamps, and self-destruct potions. In the Witch Sea branch of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, the research department¡¯s investigation teams can be divided into five levels: S, A, B, C, and D. The D level consists of cannon fodder, and the higher the level, the more dangerous missions they have completed. Equipped with such luxurious gear, they are at least an A-ranked investigation team. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Where did you guys pop out from? Chen Qi¡¯s heart pounded rapidly; the tentacles of Residual Fire¡¯s Touch also twisted slightly, forming a defensive stance. If a direct confrontation were to occur, his chances of winning were not high. He had never imagined that on this night, an A-ranked investigation team would daringly travel on an investigation ship into the depths of this area! Even if he were captured with his abilities, it would not be easy for him to be killed. But he would definitely be handed over to the containment control department of Shell Country, where he would be subjected to severe torture. With the style of the Shell Country Research Institute, for the rest of his life, he would probably always be used as a tool for communicating with sea beasts, with no hope of turning things around! This is a tough one, Chen Qi thought as he looked down into the deep sea. The tentacular behemoth showed no reaction to the arrival of the investigation ship. This titan was unexpectedly docile! However, although the investigation ship¡¯s gun barrels pointed at him, they hesitated to shoot. The gentle breeze caressed by like tiny blades, continually awakening people¡¯s fears. The crew aboard the investigation ship kept as calm as possible. ¡°What on earth is this¡­¡± A crew member whispered. The creature before them wore a tattered Hunter¡¯s coat that floated in the water as if it had a life of its own, gently swaying with the waves. In that moment, they remembered the notorious creature from the Witch Sea¡ªthe Deep Sea Merchant! The Deep Sea Merchant feared the light. A crew member increased the brightness of the ship¡¯s lights. However, as if mocking the light, the creature before them completely ignored the ship¡¯s lights. A female gunner, with eyes wide and palms starting to sweat, said: ¡°Captain Jige, what do we do now? Shall we use tranquilizer darts? I can circle behind him and land a shot in the back of the neck of this creature!¡± As an A-ranked investigation team, not only were they adept at concealment, but they also commanded powerful tactical coordination and intense firepower! They had experience in killing a variety of deep-sea monsters, and had even cooperated in repelling the juveniles of a nearshore overlord! Moreover, their base was located in this sea! The determined Captain Jige remained silent. Although the aura exuded by the other party was only second-tier, clearly, this was not a monster they could easily confront. By appearance, this seemed to be the creature from the intelligence reports¡ªthe one that hijacked the Devil Fish! ¡°Trouble¡­¡± Chen Qi calmed his emotions, squatting down to touch the tentacle hair of a small green algae. In any case, this was his territory. The gunner, unable to suppress her hunger for battle any longer, whispered: ¡°Captain, there¡¯s a Bounty Order out for him.¡± The man before them was the tentacled monster from the Devil Fish! The Navy had just released a bounty on him. Chen Qi cleaned his ears. Was the efficiency of the Navy so high these days? At this moment, upon learning of Chen Qi¡¯s identity, the female gunner could no longer contain her desire to fight. A mere second-order Transcendent, daring to be so arrogant, putting on airs in this place! The reckless gunner pulled out her sniper rifle and aimed at Chen Qi: ¡°This person¡¯s bounty is only ten million, seems not very strong, Captain Jige, I request permission to shoot, then sedate!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Captain Jige was indecisive, exceptionally conflicted. He didn¡¯t know how to deal with the monster before him. But perhaps as the gunman said, the person before them was just a criminal with a ten million bounty. His strength, not even comparable to the Black-eyed Captain. In a subdued voice, Jige uttered a single word: ¡°But¡­¡± However, before he could finish, the gunman, with a smile on his lips in the tension, suddenly pulled the trigger, and the blue light from the barrel instantly illuminated the sea area. Facing the monster, fear only leads to death! The best way to overcome fear is to confront it! Bang! The burning demon bullet, designed to hunt giant creatures, erupted from the barrel, vowing to burn the monster before them to ashes! Shoot directly? Chen Qi had intended to defend. However, what happened next was beyond his expectations. The bullet did not fire. To be exact, the moment it fired, it was forcibly stopped by a calloused hand. The hand of Captain Jige, who was in charge of the operation, had shattered into blood tofu, bleeding profusely! With his own left hand, he forcibly stopped the bullet. ¡°Who the hell gave you permission to shoot!¡± Ignorant of the intense pain in his left hand, Captain Jige cursed angrily. Because you detected a Second-order aura, did you really think the other party was just Second-tier? Utterly stupid! Have you ever seen a Second-order Transcendent taking a walk at sea alone at night? The instant the gunshot sounded, Captain Jige felt a tremor in his brain. He thought of his obedient daughter, his cherished wife, and tomorrow¡¯s breakfast. It was like the legendary flashbacks before death. He looked at his hand, which was bleeding non-stop. In fact, he himself was puzzled, why would an A-level investigation team fear a Second-order Transcendent? Someone with a bounty of ten million? But his instincts were telling him that they had just brushed shoulders with death. If that bullet had truly hit Chen Qi, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Life and death were but a moment apart. After the gunshot, the tentacles at the bottom of the sea stirred slightly, creating a huge noise. ¡°Interesting¡­¡± Chen Qi got up. He hadn¡¯t expected that someone would actually intercept that shot. They were fearful of him. In such a situation, there was no need to show any intent to flee. After all, if they knew his true strength, the consequences would be unimaginable. If the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau knew there was someone with a Deep Sea Affinity talent on the high seas, at the very least a thousand people would be dispatched to capture him. Chen Qi casually clapped his hands and sat on the withered tree, asking the crowd: ¡°Meteorological Bureau¡¯s investigators, what are you here for?¡± Captain Jige¡¯s hand trembled slightly, the other party¡¯s words were incredibly calm, and they immediately pinpointed their identities. This also meant that the being before them was not a corpse parasitized by a Sea Beast. Moreover, he was not afraid of the light, making him no madman from the Sea God Pirate Group! In his view, the level of danger of the being before him even exceeded that of the infamous Deep Sea Merchant. Even after so many years of research at sea, he had never encountered such a rare existence. ¡°Captain Jige, on the Navy¡¯s Bounty Order, there¡¯s his name¡­¡± The gunman spoke again softly, biting his teeth. His bounty isn¡¯t high, is it? He didn¡¯t understand why their captain would fear a monster with a ten million bounty. This guy might be strong, but they were, after all, an A-level investigation squad! Bear in mind, if they could take this monster in, each of them would get a million Shell Coins! ¡°Shut up!¡± Jige cursed again, put away his shotgun, and remained vigilant: ¡°We¡¯ve come to collect some deep-sea water samples and attempt to take the fruits from the center of the area.¡± Captain Jige struggled to maintain their dignity as an investigation team: ¡°Monster, what do you want to do? What do you need to leave this place?¡± Want me to leave this place? Chen Qi leisurely sat atop the withered tree at sea, touching the tentacled head of the little green algae: ¡°If you can offer something that satisfies me, I may consider giving you a little reward.¡± Chapter 155 - 155 - 134: Sacrifice! Sacrifice! Chapter 155 ¨C 134: Sacrifice! Sacrifice! ¡°What do you want?¡± Captain Jige asked shakily, knowing they had no way back from the moment his subordinate had held a gun to Chen Qi¡¯s head and fired. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi thought it over. An A-grade investigation team, all professionally trained, often destroyed assets before death. Even if he defeated them, he might not gain anything, but their disappearance would quickly spread terror in the nearby seas. Moreover, he wasn¡¯t confident he could defeat them. Chen Qi turned his gaze to the one who had just fired the gun. At this moment, the young female gunman still appeared unconvinced, her gun still aimed at Chen Qi, her finger itching to pull the trigger. She still didn¡¯t understand why Jige had stopped her. In the Crack Sea, a ten million bounty was nothing! To think, the worthless Black-eyed Captain of the Black Whale Group¡¯s Sawshark, had a higher bounty than ten million! Such a resentful look¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t care much and instead focused on the gun in her hand. The gun¡¯s body was an overall aqua blue, engraved with special spiral runes on the casing. Third generation Magic Bullet sniper rifle¡ªGiant Killer, a new model sniper rifle! A sniper that could blow heads with one shot! Its actual purpose was for hunting giant sea creatures. According to tests, if using Magic Bullet Company¡¯s bullets with a Magic Bullet sniper rifle, even the overlord of the coastal seas¡¯ scales could be penetrated. Of course, as a sniper rifle, it still possessed impressive assassination capabilities. Ordinary armor couldn¡¯t withstand the powerful sniper. Even for a Third-tier Transcendent, it was quite a suitable weapon. Chen Qi pointed at the gun in her hand. As an apology, he wanted that gun! ¡°What does this mean?¡± Captain Jige asked as he lit a cigarette. Chen Qi was about to speak. However, unexpectedly, suddenly, a little green algae swam in front of him. It¡¯s eyes turned blood red, and its green tentacle-like hair formed into two vicious little fists, excitedly declaring in human language: ¡°Sacrifice, sacrifice!¡± The small green algae were no longer terrified, emboldened under Chen Qi¡¯s oppressive aura. It thought that Chen Qi¡¯s gesture toward the gunman meant that he wanted to sacrifice the gunman! ¡°???¡± What are you doing? Chen Qi looked at the small green algae, taken aback. What was going through this small green algae¡¯s mind? Where had it learned this word? Chen Qi was somewhat speechless. Because the small green algae had always been well-behaved while following him, he almost forgot, it wasn¡¯t some caring, gentle sprite, but a highly dangerous sea demon. But more panicked than Chen Qi was the A-grade team on the research vessel. The word ¡°sacrifice¡± alone held magical power over the seas, especially coming from a sea demon with a green algae head, it added an extra layer of terror. Captain Jige anxiously looked at the person Chen Qi had just pointed at: Their vessel¡¯s well-known young female gunman, Reina! Her skin was tanned, with brown short hair, her face adorned with freckles and scars, sporting two small canine teeth. From the outside, she looked like a gang member from rural areas. But in reality, she was a rich merchant¡¯s daughter! Her uncle was a navy admiral, her aunt the general manager of Magic Bullet Company, her teacher the deputy director of the Meteorological Department, and her family owned ten weapon shops¡ªshe was additionally a sophomore at Shell Country Royal University! In short, she was funded to be part of the team! In this world, where classes were distinctly separated, nobles and commoners could almost be described as two different species. Their investigation department in itself was marred with a high death rate. Not to mention nobles, even commoners short of money wouldn¡¯t easily join their investigation department. Reina joined their team out of a burning passion, eager to test her courage. That¡¯s why Jige always indulged Reina, which fostered her impulsive nature, always eager to charge at anyone she saw. But Jige never anticipated that Reina would actually fire at Chen Qi. She was definitely not an opponent Reina should rush at! If anything happened to Reina, their whole investigation team would have to pay with their lives! According to the sea demon¡¯s intent, this creature apparently wanted Reina¡¯s body. Jige, with a cigarette between his lips, looked at Chen Qi with a terrified gaze. Sacrifice? Could it be that this was a monster that ate humans? Or was it connected to some ancient deity? ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi had no interest in their bodies. He was neither a ghoul nor a chef skilled with humans. The body of a Second-order Transcendent held no interest for him! If it were a Third-order Transcendent¡¯s body, perhaps he might be a bit intrigued. Besides, the term ¡°sacrifice¡± was related to deities. The deities in the official records of the New Sun World were quite monotone. Among them, the most worshiped was the God of the Day, who was seen as the incarnation of the world¡¯s sun and the deity governing the order of all things and the survival of humanity. Beyond that were the endpoints of the Transcendental path, the thirteen origin Hunters who lit the daylight. According to legend, all thirteen origin Hunters ascended to godhood, becoming the epitome of the Transcendental path. For instance, the Lantern Death God, who in myth was the original Lamp Hunter. And the rest were minor deities such as the Fox God, Flower Cultivating God, and little Enchanting Demons who governed specific domains. Among the famous deities of Witch Sea was the Sea Goddess, who, according to legend, was the embodiment of the ocean. Storms were her anger, seabirds her breath, and sea fish her gifts. However, most people¡¯s reverence for the gods remained merely verbal. Those who urinated daily into the sea were certainly not in the minority. Except for the Sea God Pirate Group, they held great respect for the sea. For someone like Chen Qi to suddenly mention a sacrifice was extremely rare in the entire ocean. ¡°Sacrifice¡­¡± Reena, selected by the little green algae, held her gun with slightly trembling hands. She was sweating profusely! She didn¡¯t understand why a Second-order Transcendent would want to sacrifice her? Sacrifice was uncommon, and in the minds of the people of Witch Sea, besides the God of the Day, the gods cared little for a human¡¯s flesh. Did the monster before her truly want to eat her? Reena gritted her teeth, trying to retort: ¡°Two arms at most, plus my hair.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was dumbfounded. What on earth? Who cared about your arms and hair? He wanted money! Weapons! Captain Jige gritted his teeth, even losing an arm for Reena was a terrifying thing. ¡°No,¡± Chen Qi refused softly. ¡°!!!¡± Reena¡¯s pupils constricted, her hand on the trigger, ready to resist to the death. The monstrous man actually wanted her body! Fight it! If she had to die, so be it! S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The others also reloaded their guns, pointing them once again at Chen Qi. ¡°He¡¯s just a ten million Transcendent, we can win¡­¡± Reena deceived herself. And just as they were reloading, emitting a murderous intent. Boom! A huge wave suddenly surged on the sea above! As if to return their murderous intent! Under the raging waves, the survey ship rocked in the storm, as if unleashing endless fury. Boom! A tentacle fiercely struck their vessel, and the ship made of steel instantly cracked extensively. Captain Jige felt his heart might explode. He could clearly feel that the turmoil of the sea had been because someone in their survey team bore hostility toward the creature before them! Could it be that this monster had caused the wave? Reina clenched her teeth, she could sense this as well. The creature before them could actually stir the tides! Chen Qi said nothing, the situation just then was likely caused by the Deep Sea Titan. Jige was panicked now, standing up, showing his rugged hands: ¡°Monster, if you truly want a body or material for the Evil God, I think I¡¯m suitable, my body can withstand a guillotine.¡± To prevent Reena from dying, everyone started arguing. ¡°No, I taste sweet, sacrifice me!¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m good-looking and have a nice body, I¡¯ll go.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do it, the Divination Master said my soul has the bearing of a great emperor!¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m more fragrant than a Witch, take me!¡± What are you stirring up? Chen Qi looked at the scene, extremely speechless. He simply wanted a bit of money. Why had things turned out this way? All because the little green algae had spoken carelessly. At this moment, the little green algae had no inkling of its mistake, even acting like one of its dependents, it even started making choices. Once back, he¡¯d have to properly school the little green algae! Chen Qi, sitting on a dead tree, spoke again: ¡°If you don¡¯t want to offer up your soul, then sacrifice something of equivalent value.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Above the dark sea, a slight wind brushed through. At this moment, the stubborn and reckless Reena, having seen the recent waves, dared not take the initiative anymore. They hesitated for a long time before beginning to remove their equipment. Chapter 156 - 156 - 135 Rewards Chapter 156 ¨C 135 Rewards To survive, the investigative team took out their valuable possessions, even including their weapons. Especially Reena, who, aside from her clothes, took out everything on her person. Chen Qi rested his hand on these items, tallying them like a merchant weighing souls and money. The most valuable among them was the giant sniper rifle in Reena¡¯s hands¡ª the Magic Bullet Sniper Rifle: Giant Killer! It came with the skill ¡°Armor-Piercing.¡± Bullets fired from this gun were at least ten times more powerful than those from normal firearms! It could also be loaded with many powerful beast-hunting bullets. To buy this gun through official channels would cost at least eight million. If purchased from the black market, it would cost at least ten million. The other items included some potions, their equipment, two backpack cards, and two million Shell Coins. All together, these were worth a huge fortune of ten million! For a temporary investigative ship, managing to gather ten million Shell Coins was already quite difficult. With this money, whether upgrading their small flier or simply switching to a new ship altogether was not an issue! Am I really so terrifying? Chen Qi gently rubbed the hair-like tentacles of the small green algae. The investigative team was not an ordinary vessel, they truly dared to risk their lives for a piece of intelligence! Even if they encountered the overlord of the coastal waters, they would dare to open fire and fight. In their eyes, he seemed more terrifying than an ugly Deep Sea Merchant. Captain Jige asked, ¡°Monster, are you satisfied now?¡± He knew well that the monsters of the deep sea were incredibly greedy, like the Deep Sea Merchants, who, after making a trade, would want to claim their souls and lives. ¡°It¡¯s barely equivalent to your souls,¡± Chen Qi said with a smile, accepting the items. Even if he killed them all, he wouldn¡¯t be able to get anything valuable anymore. Moreover, he himself had no intention to strike, and might not necessarily be able to defeat the investigative team. Chen Qi sneered, ¡°Very well, I¡¯ll give you some reward.¡± Chen Qi emphasized the word ¡°reward.¡± At the mention of ¡°reward,¡± the ten members of the small team shuddered, all looking toward the tentacles of the Residual Fire Touch with eyes full of fear. Reward! A monster¡¯s reward is never a good thing! Normally, such a ¡°reward¡± could either taint their souls or their flesh! Of course, Chen Qi was a decent person and had none of these excessive thoughts, deciding to give them something good. He didn¡¯t want to become a sea monster that everyone feared and everyone attacked, like the Deep Sea Merchant. If he were just a monster who knows only how to rob, he would be no different from the savage sea beasts like the Armor Shark and the giant sea snake. On the other hand, it was also about shaping his reputation. The fury of the navy, not even a Second-tier Transcendent like him could withstand it. He needed a longer-term view. If he could give away some things, more people would be willing to venture into dangerous territories to seek his whereabouts. He could engage in some pleasant trades with adventurers. However, why did these people look at me so strangely after hearing about the reward? Chen Qi puzzled, took out one-tenth of the Black Whale Blood from his backpack card. This was the Black Whale Blood he had snatched from the Black Gloves. Black Whale Blood was very expensive, but as the Crack Tide continued to intensify, the Black Whale Blood would become more abundant and cheaper. By the time Black Whale Blood became famous, such a small amount of Black Whale Blood would be worth about five hundred thousand. Black Whale Blood was of no use to Chen Qi; he would not use this dangerous item. Now, the only buyers of Black Whale Blood were the Black Whale Group, Shell Country Research Institute, and the Sea God Pirate Group where the Deep Sea Merchant belonged. Selling Black Whale Blood was extremely difficult. One-tenth of the Black Whale Blood, just to build his good reputation then! Chen Qi formed a small, wriggling ball of Black Whale Blood and tossed it to them, ¡°Here¡¯s your reward.¡± Now, Black Whale Blood had not yet become widespread in the ocean. Jige¡¯s body shook as he caught the Black Whale Blood, ¡°A reward isn¡¯t tentacles? Or eating us? Or implanting seeds in us to turn us into monsters?¡± The Bei Country Meteorological Bureau was fully studying the Black Whale Blood, which was an extremely valuable item for them. Holding the Black Whale Blood, Jige was shocked. This Black Whale Blood was processed! He had never expected that the monster before them would actually give them a reward, rather than a lash of tentacles! Wait, if they could bring more money and weapons, is it possible to exchange for more Black Whale Blood! Didn¡¯t bring cash today¡­ Jige was full of regret. Legend had it that to obtain Black Whale Blood, one must defeat the sea beasts infected by it, which required at least Third Rank strength. Beyond that, they need to master a powerful blood extraction technique! That is to say, the person before them was definitely not just a Second-tier. In her imagination, Reena felt more and more that the person before her was unfathomable. In her heart, she had begun to pray, hoping that the monster before them would not seed humans like parasitic sea beasts do. It was about time to leave. Staying too long might attract the attention of others. Chen Qi gave a slight smile, collected the items, and walked on water, ¡°Until we meet again.¡± The group stared blankly at Chen Qi¡¯s retreating figure, stunned in their spots, unable to calm themselves for a long time. This time, they successfully redeemed their souls. The breeze carried the sea waves, brushing their faces. ¡°We survived¡­¡± Captain Jige lit a cigarette, wiped off his sweat, and felt lucky to have lived another day. After he left, the people stared at Reena, their faces displeased. If not for the monster¡¯s generosity, perhaps, today, they would have become nourishment for this place. Unable to hold back, Captain Jige wanted to scold her: ¡°Reena, you today¡­¡± ¡°Captain, I know I was wrong. All your losses are mine to compensate, and I¡¯ll treat you all to a big meal,¡± she said. With one sentence, their mouths were all sealed. Reena hung her head. Silently, she pulled out a freshly issued bounty order from the ship. It was the bounty for the Flower Witch and Chen Qi! The bounty for the Flower Witch remained the same, twenty-two million. But the monster¡¯s bounty was only ten million! No name, no title, no additional information. On the bounty order, only one thing was written: this monster was a Second-order Transcendent. ¡°False advertising!¡± Reena clenched the paper, her hands turning bright red. This mission, although she was also reckless, the key reason for her confidence was this bounty order! On the Witch Sea, the bounty order was an important measure of one¡¯s strength. Many people also chose their fights based on the amount of the bounty. Reena clenched her teeth and said, ¡°Why is the monster¡¯s bounty lower than the witch¡¯s?¡± Why? Jige exhaled a long ring of smoke, ¡°Who knows? Perhaps, in the navy¡¯s eyes, the witch is more important?¡± After tonight, they felt that the discrepancy between the two bounties was too great. Reena exclaimed angrily, ¡°Nonsense, this tentacle hunter can manipulate tides, it can absolutely defeat that Third-order Witch easily!¡± ¡°Why should the witch even be compared with the tentacle hunter? I feel, if the witch and that monster fought a hundred times, the monster would undoubtedly defeat the witch all hundred times!¡± The others conducting the investigation agreed. Even the witch couldn¡¯t leisurely stroll through the territory of the Deep Sea Titan with a sea demon. Moreover, that monster had also provided them with the rare Black Whale blood! The crowd unanimously agreed that this bounty order was deceiving adventurers! Allowing this bounty to spread further would only harm more people! It must be stopped before more people were deceived! Reena asked, ¡°Which brainless idiot set the bounty on this order? I¡¯ll go and settle accounts with him!¡± ¡°Admiral Bai Ou¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡­..¡± Everyone fell silent. Jige shook his head, smiling bitterly, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. When we get back, we¡¯ll report to our superiors and demand his bounty be raised.¡± Reena nodded seriously, ¡°We must report today¡¯s events to the navy accurately.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Morning, Sea Demon Island, hotel. Daylight sprinkled down in the morning. ¡°¡­¡± The Flower Witch rose from her soft bed and combed her smooth long hair, ensuring it was perfectly hidden under her hood. Then she got dressed and prepared to leave! She had gone to bed directly after returning to the hotel last night because she was exhausted. Up to now, she still felt very tired; her body ached from the side effects of the blood flower disease. She was in no mood to apply any potion. Because she discovered that Chen Qi was gone! Next door in the hotel, he wasn¡¯t there. Chen Qi might have met with trouble, he might even have been captured¡­ The Flower Witch shook her head, put on her hood, and picked up her magic wand. If Chen Qi had been captured, the consequences were unimaginable! Bang! Bang! Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. ¡°Guest, today¡¯s newspaper.¡± Outside, the hotel¡¯s newsboy spoke softly. ¡°Okay.¡± The Flower Witch carefully peered out the door and took the newspaper into the room. The headline of the newspaper was ¡®Witch and Monster¡¯! There, shockingly, were photos of her and Chen Qi. It covered the story of the two of them hijacking the Devil Fish vessel and escaping. Although neither of them had shown their true strength, because the battleground was a sea demon lair, their actions were wildly sensationalized by the paper! Appearing in the newspaper did not please the Flower Witch. As she knew, the more famous one became, the easier it was to attract death. The Flower Witch continued reading. #Blood Blade Pirate Group announces, due to the captain¡¯s illness, all affairs to be managed by Mrs. Blood# #Naval VICTORY! Black Whale Group in continuous retreat!# #Sea God Pirate Group conducts a large-scale sacrificial ceremony, pouring ten tons of milk and a hundred live chickens into the sea!# Then, she suddenly noticed that, in the bounty column at the bottom of the newspaper, Chen Qi¡¯s bounty was even higher than hers! And, the bounty order for Chen Qi had some peculiar remarks written. ¡®Be careful of being seeded,¡¯ ¡®Be careful of being sacrificed,¡¯ ¡®Man-eating monster,¡¯ ¡®Deep sea devotee¡¯¡­ ¡°???¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s mouth slightly opened. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Last night, what had Chen Qi gotten himself into? Chapter 157 - 157 - 136: Crisis of Trust Chapter 157 ¨C 136: Crisis of Trust The Flower Witch stared at the newspaper, pouting slightly and lost in thought. Chen Qi must be hiding something very important from her. With a vivid imagination, the Flower Witch began to wildly conjecture: In the pitch-dark night, Chen Qi let out a sinister laugh and reached out his evil tendrils toward the passing fishermen. Bang! Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. ¡°Fen, open the door.¡± The Flower Witch instantly reacted like a startled cat and opened the door, where Chen Qi stood, dressed in a chef¡¯s outfit. He¡¯s alive¡­ The corners of the Flower Witch¡¯s mouth curled up slightly, revealing an excited smile. In his hands, he carried a large bag of snacks, four bottles of fruit wine, and a small cake. The inn was small, with just one wooden bed and a simple dressing table. With nowhere else to sit, Chen Qi sat down on the bed: ¡°Fen, I came back a bit late, and you haven¡¯t had breakfast, have you?¡± As he spoke, he handed a piece of fresh strawberry cake to the snack-loving Flower Witch. ¡°Thank you.¡± This was the cake he had sprinkled with Soul Seasoning, tastier than ordinary cake. The Flower Witch happily accepted the cake, a hopeless sweet tooth! The Flower Witch slid the flowers on her face upward as she ate the cake and kept her eyes fixed on Chen Qi. Stare¡ª Stare¡ª¡ª Why does he look a little disgusted, a bit strange? Chen Qi wore a puzzled expression. Could it be? The incident from last night where he threatened the investigation squad had already been leaked! The Flower Witch glanced at the newspaper and then at Chen Qi from time to time. ¡°Fen, let me take a look.¡± Please stop those disdainful looks¡­ Chen Qi took the newspaper and quickly scanned it: ¡°This¡­¡± His bounty had shockingly reached twenty-five million, even surpassing the Flower Witch! Even a third-tier Transcendent who had committed serious crimes rarely had a bounty of twenty-five million. The Black Whale Group¡¯s black gloves were only worth twenty million in bounty. Isn¡¯t this a bit too high¡­ Chen Qi muttered to himself. As a law-abiding citizen of the Witch Sea, he had somehow absurdly acquired a bounty higher than ten million. Clearly, his bounty was now glaringly unreasonable. Chen Qi looked at the ¡®title¡¯ on his bounty: Black Hunter. Chen Qi thought: ¡°Black Hunter, really a simple title.¡± The Residual Fire Touch, to look at, was just a hunter¡¯s clothes from last century, predominantly black in color. Thus, he obtained a new title ¡®Black Hunter¡¯. ¡°Just not getting called Tentacle Monster, Tentacle Hunter is fine¡­¡± Chen Qi felt secretly relieved. Besides, there were a bunch of inexplicable annotations, ¡®cannibalistic tentacle monster,¡¯ ¡®seeding monster,¡¯ ¡®sacrificial figure,¡¯ ¡®devotee of the Deep Sea Ancient God.¡¯ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes blanked, and he understood why the Flower Witch was looking at him with disdain. The description, if placed on Earth, would roughly mean he was a pervert who streaked naked on the news. The Flower Witch ate the cake and asked tremulously: ¡°Qi, is the information on this true?¡± Fen, please stop your unnecessary speculations¡­ Chen Qi calmly said: ¡°It¡¯s all utter nonsense, pure fabrication. I neither have tendrils nor have I sacrificed anyone, nor do I, like a parasitic sea beast, enjoy seeding others, nor am I a deep-sea follower of ancient gods.¡±

Last night, the investigation squad voluntarily gave him the items. A bunch of trumped-up charges, purely discrimination based on appearances! It was all because of the Residual Fire Touch coat developing tendrils, and tendrils being a terrifying symbol in the Witch Sea. ¡°Oh, is that so¡­¡± The Flower Witch picked up a small bottle of fruit wine. She didn¡¯t believe Chen Qi had tendrils nor did she believe he was a cannibalistic monster or a sacrificial cultist. Anyway, they were crime partners in a robbery together. And indeed, if it were members of the press, unaware of the Residual Fire Touch, they would also portray Chen Qi as a tentacle monster, just to boost newspaper sales. As partners on the same boat, there ought to be trust! But still, ever since they had set out to sea together, there was one thing she had been very concerned about! The Flower Witch got up, made sure the curtains and door were tightly closed, not allowing the outside people to eavesdrop. Chen Qi propped his chin with his hands, unaware of what the Flower Witch was about to do. The Flower Witch wiped the cake cream from the corners of her mouth and said seriously: ¡°Qi, actually I have always had a question.¡± ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°I feel that your constitution is different from other people!¡± ¡°?¡± Chen Qi shrugged. In this vast sea, everyone¡¯s constitution was different from that of ordinary people. Chen Qi glanced at the Flower Witch from top to bottom. Like the Flower Witch, in many aspects, her constitution was different from that of ordinary people. The Flower Witch puffed out her chest, took a sip of fruit wine, and mustered up the courage to say: ¡°Chen Qi, so, can you take off your clothes?¡± ¡°????¡± Chen Qi was puzzled and soon realized something. Did the Flower Witch actually suspect that he had tentacles on his body? After she finished speaking, her face turned red, and she burst out pink blush blossoms of embarrassment while she hurriedly explained: ¡°Just the shirt is fine, I¡¯m just curious, is your constitution somewhat special?¡± When the Flower Witch had first started traveling with Chen Qi, she was surprised to find that Chen Qi always dressed very conservatively! She remembered that the followers of the Sea God Pirate Group would carve the mark of the sea god on their chests! Moreover, the way sea beasts reacted to him was indeed a bit strange! He might really have some unspeakable secret! The Flower Witch wanted an answer! ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head, realizing that he indeed couldn¡¯t hide it any longer. ¡°Alright,¡± ¡°Let me check and see if everything is developing normally¡­¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s face turned red as she rubbed her hands together. Chen Qi took off his shirt, revealing his well-built upper body. The Flower Witch, as a pharmacist, walked behind Chen Qi. Sure enough, on his sturdy back, there was a blue spider-like pattern!! But it wasn¡¯t the mark of the Sea God¡¯s followers, but something even more serious. ¡°This is¡­ Sea Beast Disease¡­¡± The Flower Witch murmured softly. Chen Qi sighed and said: ¡°I have Sea Beast Disease, so when I face sea beasts, I am calmer than most people.¡± According to scholars¡¯ research, people with Sea Beast Disease are less likely to be attacked by sea beasts! Compared to the boss-level talent of Deep Sea Affinity, having Sea Beast Disease makes it more convincing as a reason for not being easily attacked by sea beasts. ¡°That¡¯s how it is. I knew you couldn¡¯t possibly be a follower of the Deep Sea Ancient God¡­¡± The Flower Witch felt like she had understood everything: ¡°Can I check, Chen Qi? I don¡¯t mean to touch you otherwise, just to check¡­ no other intentions!¡± Wait a minute! What am I saying? The Flower Witch said with a blushing, incoherent face. She was a pharmacist, not a doctor, and her understanding of many strange diseases was merely theoretical. ¡°You may¡­¡± Chen Qi also wanted to know what was going on with the mysterious sea beast within his spine. The simplest way to cure Sea Beast Disease was to undergo a spine replacement surgery. However, such surgery required an extremely strong constitution. His constitution had already reached 28 points. Compared to his initial frail constitution, it was a huge improvement, strong enough for some major surgeries. However, for a surgery that involved extracting the spine, it still might not be enough. The Flower Witch crouched down, rubbed it lightly with her finger to confirm there were no issues, and then listened with her ear, carefully inspecting. She took out a syringe. A needle plunged into the skin on his back. Chen Qi endured without making a sound. She said softly: ¡°The heartbeat is normal, the blood is normal¡­¡± Afterward, Chen Qi felt a cold sensation on his back. The Flower Witch applied some pain-relieving potion to his back. Chen Qi turned his head and asked with a smile: ¡°How is it? Fen, how is the condition?¡± ¡°It¡¯s¡­¡± The Flower Witch swallowed her words back. A fellow sufferer! Chen Qi, like her, also had a serious condition¡ªthe rare Sea Beast Disease! She frowned: ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Sea Beast Disease that has penetrated the spine isn¡¯t something I can manage; I am only a third-tier pharmacist.¡± Sea Beast Disease penetrating the spine could even be considered a terminal illness! The Flower Witch touched again! But unlike what the books said, the sea beast inside him was unexpectedly stable. And both the blood and heartbeat were all normal! Still in the early latent stage? ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi gave a resigned smile. Even with Deep Sea Affinity, which could significantly reduce the risk of the internal sea beast. However, it was still a disease that required treatment. Unfortunately, Sea Beast Disease is a terminal condition, and only a major bone replacement surgery could cure it. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This type of surgery must be left to a professional and reliable Transcendent doctor. Chen Qi thought it over, and the only one he could think of was Little Crow. Meanwhile, The Flower Witch, having finished examining Chen Qi¡¯s body, sighed deeply. Chapter 158 - 158 - 137: Hmph, Just You Wait Chapter 158 ¨C 137: Hmph, Just You Wait The Flower Witch had a realization. Before this, she had always suspected that Chen Qi was a follower of the deep-sea monsters, with special brands etched on his skin! It turned out, he was just a poor man suffering from illness. She understood the feeling of being stricken with severe illness and finally realized why Chen Qi was so reckless, even crazed, in many of his decisions! A man on his deathbed inevitably carries a trace of despair, a trace of madness. He had no choice! Burdened with such a terminal disease, he could only fight desperately! Only that way could he earn enough money to treat his illness. Like a gentle doctor, the Flower Witch patted his shoulder and softly said, ¡°Qi, don¡¯t worry too much, the Sea Beast disease isn¡¯t fatal for a Second-order Transcendent. Besides, I am a Pharmacist; believe me, one day, you will be cured!¡± ¡°Everything will get better!¡± Chen Qi offered a bitter smile. He was actually being comforted by a long-time sickly person. He possessed Deep Sea Affinity; the so-called Sea Beast disease couldn¡¯t harm his body at all, on the contrary, it even strengthened his constitution to some extent. And the blood flower disease of the Flower Witch was the real incurable disease. Even doctors who were Fourth Rank Legends could not successfully cure the blood flower disease, a malady that appeared once in a thousand years. Chen Qi put down the newspaper and handed a bottle of fruit wine to the witch: ¡°By the way, Fen, what do you plan to do next?¡± This time, their operation on Sea Demon Island had been a great harvest! Currently, there was nothing else worth exploring on Sea Demon Island. ¡°I plan to¡­¡± The Flower Witch clenched her fists, her knuckles turning white from the grip; she stared at her delicate hands that had cast countless spells, her eyes shimmering with complex emotions. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Qi, she wouldn¡¯t even have been able to retrieve her Magic Wand this time. Like this, she couldn¡¯t fulfill her destiny, nor could she resist the great whale! Why am I so weak? The Flower Witch downed the fruit wine and gritted her teeth: ¡°I plan to head to the Land of Trial, to claim the Witch Occupation Card, and become a true Witch!¡± Having passed through the C-tier Floral Appearance crack, coupled with the actions of the ¡°Devil¡¯s Number,¡± the Flower Witch had already grown significantly. Her equipment had been upgraded, and she also possessed a significant amount of wealth. ¡°Indeed¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded. The Flower Witch was indeed the undisputed protagonist of the Witch Sea. Her Third Rank weak phase was only temporary. A witch was a Fourth Rank Occupation Card. And Fourth Rank was also known as the Legend domain. Once one achieved Fourth Rank, it meant having the strength to rip apart large Mechas, defeat nearby sea overlords, and confront steamships head-on! Perhaps on the mainland, Fourth Rank strength couldn¡¯t suppress the old monsters, but in the newly formed territory of the Witch Sea, Fourth Rank was a dominant force in the sea. ¡°Fen, do you need my help?¡± Chen Qi asked. The Flower Witch shook her head: ¡°Thanks, but only Transcendents who adhere to the Flower Doctrine can enter the Land of Trial. I plan to go to the dry dock of Sea Demon Island to buy a steamboat, and then head to the Land of Trial alone.¡± The rest of the journey, she must walk alone. The Flower Witch sprouted two little blue flowers of sadness on her head. She didn¡¯t want to go forward alone, but the Land of Trial was too dangerous for Chen Qi. The Flower Witch shrugged helplessly. It was time to say goodbye. She was not an ambitious witch; she was just an ordinary person who adhered to the Flower Doctrine. ¡°Why does it feel so unpleasant¡­¡± The Flower Witch felt a bitter taste in her heart, and despite not liking alcohol, she gulped down the fruit wine. If it weren¡¯t for the blood flower disease, she might have been a little pharmacist at a drugstore, then every evening, facing the sea breeze, she would go to Chen Qi¡¯s small dining boat for a delicious meal. Her dream was simply to live a simple life. Were it not for her teacher, were it not for the blood flower disease, she might never have come to the Witch Sea. The tide of the great whale swept through this world; only by reaching the peak of Transcendence could one survive in this tide. In the prophecies, the great whale would turn the Witch Sea into boundless ashes! Chen Qi and she, they were both dregs in this tide. Although she was clumsy and the danger was immense, she had to move forward, had to fulfill her destiny. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi also felt somewhat reluctant. He also needed to go to the underground mall to buy the Shadow Skill Card, and at the same time, he needed to arrange the Land of the White Tree. Moreover, the Land of Trial mentioned by the Flower Witch was not something an ordinary second-tier Transcendent like him could participate in. If it weren¡¯t for his Deep Sea Affinity, this operation in the Sea Demon Gorge would have cost him a painful price. Outside the house, the wind was blowing. Chen Qi glanced at his rough hands. Now, although he had developed well, he was still far from a truly powerful second-tier Transcendent. Above the sea, strange phenomena would become more and more frequent. The Flower Witch sensed Chen Qi¡¯s sadness, she puffed out her chest and clenched her fists: ¡°Humph, Qi, don¡¯t worry too much about your illness after I leave!¡± ¡°Also, with your strength, even three second-tier Transcendents couldn¡¯t take you down!¡± Next, the Flower Witch rolled up her sleeve, revealing her slender arm marked with bloodstains, and flexed her muscles: ¡°Just wait! Qi, once I get the Witch Occupation Card and advance to a fourth-rank Witch, I¡¯ll cure your illness!¡± ¡°From then on, I¡¯ve got you covered!¡± The Flower Witch lifted her head forty-five degrees, her face once again brimming with confidence, like a gang leader looking after a younger brother! ¡°You make it sound like I¡¯m about to collapse in bed.¡± Chen Qi smiled slightly and replied: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Fen, I won¡¯t have any issues. It¡¯s not just you who has secrets; my advancement speed isn¡¯t slow either. By then, it¡¯s not certain who will be protecting whom!¡± The gap between the third and fourth rank was an insurmountable gulf! Even for the Flower Witch, advancing to the fourth rank was by no means a simple matter. And Chen Qi¡¯s own developmental speed also far exceeded that of ordinary people. This was his fastest-developing start among countless beginnings as a strategy master. Now, although he couldn¡¯t directly defeat a third-order Transcendent, he still had the ability to protect himself above the sea. ¡°Eh?¡± The Flower Witch was suddenly shocked. Too arrogant! Chen Qi actually wanted to surpass her! Even though she was weak, she was about to advance to the fourth rank, a descendant of a Witch, and the prodigy of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! And after her advancement to the fourth rank, she would be known as a legendary powerful being. And now Chen Qi, however strong, was still a second-tier Transcendent! Such arrogance! A mocking little red flower sprouted above the Flower Witch¡¯s head: ¡°If you want to surpass me, then just try!¡± S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Flower Witch gestured a small fist towards Chen Qi. ¡°Let¡¯s give it a try.¡± Chen Qi and the Flower Witch bumped fists. Bang! ¡°It¡¯s a deal.¡± The Flower Witch and Chen Qi exchanged fists. Afterward, they tacitly moved on from the heavy topics to other matters, like the various trivia of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. How to make a kitten purr comfortably, how to regain sanity immediately after eating mushrooms, how to use magic to remove stains from clothes, how to use meditation to cure insomnia. As a transmigrator, Chen Qi chose to be a quiet listener. He listened to the Flower Witch describe life in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, which was devoid of ostentatious tales and rather about mundane things like farming and gardening. He couldn¡¯t believe that the Flower Witch was a person from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! The Flower Witch had a remarkably poor tolerance for alcohol; she got tipsy from the weakest fruit wine, continuously sprouting dizzy little yellow flowers on her head. The Flower Witch, tipsy, hugged the deep sea water elf: ¡°Humph, wait! Qi, once I become a fourth-rank legend, whatever I want you to say, you¡¯ll have to say, you can¡¯t hide anything from me!¡± The Flower Witch believed that Chen Qi was definitely keeping important secrets from her. She imagined that, once she reached the fourth rank, if Chen Qi didn¡¯t tell her, she¡¯d give him a piece of her mind. Chen Qi helplessly smiled, ¡°You¡¯re also keeping secrets from me¡­¡± The Flower Witch too had many secrets she hadn¡¯t told him. Knowledge could lead to death. In the Flower Witch¡¯s view, letting the weak Chen Qi know these secrets would only bring him trouble. Chen Qi countered: ¡°When I become a fourth-rank, whatever I want you to do, you¡¯ll have to do¡­¡± However, before he could finish, he heard a faint snoring sound. Looking down, the Flower Witch had already passed out. Such a disappointing Witch¡­ Chen Qi walked to the window of the inn, carrying the fruit wine, opened the window, and looked out towards the distant sea. Chapter 159 - 159 - 138 Farewell Chapter 159 ¨C 138 Farewell Chen Qi leaned against the window. Their hotel room was high up, and from this vantage point, he could gaze out at the distant sea and take in the port of Sea Demon Island. One by one, damaged steamships sailed into Sea Demon Island. Merchants were calling out continuously, and ship repairers bustled about. The entire port seemed to teem with endless business. On his most recent voyage, Chen Qi had been extremely lucky, hardly encountering any special phenomena. The only risk he came across was the storm in front of Sea Demon Island. However, not all ships were as lucky as his little houseboat. Under the assault of sea beasts and storms, some steamships were literally broken in half. The sea breeze gently blew through his black hair. ¡°Sigh, the wind is getting noisier and colder¡­¡± Chen Qi lifted his head to look at the white sun suspended in the sky. Under this artificial sun, there still existed the concept of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with the burning time of the white sun varying with each season. Now, the entire New Sun world was about to enter winter. Just like on Earth, as winter approached, the people of Witch Sea were preparing for the winter and festive food. However, this year was very special. Under the influence of the Crack Tide, the people of Witch Sea were only going to be busier. Whether ambitious adventurers or merchants and fishermen longing for peace, all would join in this tide. Once the tide began, no one could remain uninvolved. Chen Qi turned his head to look at the drunk Flower Witch, then took out the ¡®Shadow Blade Slash¡¯ Skill Card he had obtained in Sea Demon Gorge. He hadn¡¯t used this Skill Card yet. Chen Qi bit his lip and whispered, ¡°Digest¡­¡± The card turned into black flames and vanished at his fingertips. [You have learned Shadow Blade Slash lv1.] Chen Qi felt the throbbing pain in his mind. He needed a test subject¡­ He took out Water Elf No. 2 from his backpack card. Water Elf No. 2 had actually been charmed by sea demons, lacking willpower. As its master, Chen Qi needed to train its willpower! The deep-sea water elf had strong recovery capabilities, so much so that even if it was crushed underfoot, it would fully recover as long as it soaked in seawater for a while. Therefore, the deep-sea water elf was the perfect punching bag! ¡°Water Elf No. 2, stand still for me!¡± ¡°Waku waku (I¡¯m the practice subject?)¡± Water Elf No. 2 instantly fluffed up its fur, trying to escape. However, Chen Qi didn¡¯t give it the chance. The blood in his body boiled subtly as Spiritual Power transformed into Qi Power, and Qi Power turned into a sharp black blade energy. Then, he lightly lifted the blade, and the blade energy turned into a sharp blade that slashed out. Slash! Water Elf No. 2 was fully on the defensive and was instantly split in two. Even the wooden chair behind it now sported a fresh cross-section! That¡¯s going to cost me money¡­ Chen Qi smiled faintly. Since he was in the hotel, he had used very little force. But even so, he had still produced a cutting blade energy. In full-force mode, if combined with the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking raging stance, this move could probably cut through steel! ¡°Unadorned brutality.¡± Chen Qi put the blade away. Now, he was a man with bounties worth tens of millions on the high seas. And that was just the bounty from the navy. The true target of their action was the Black Whale Group. Counting this time, Chen Qi and the Flower Witch had offended the Black Whale Group twice in a row. The colossal Black Whale Group would certainly not let him off easily. ¡°I need to build a system quickly¡­¡± Chen Qi mumbled to himself. The most important thing for a Second-order Transcendent was to build his own combat system. Now, possessing both Residual Fire Touch and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, two forbidden creations, he had surpassed some Third-order Transcendents in terms of equipment! What he was lacking now were corresponding combat skills. And now, the side effects of rapid development were starting to show. He had used too many Skill Cards and couldn¡¯t learn anymore! Chen Qi patted his dizzy head. He had been using Skill Cards at a far greater frequency than the average Transcendent. His current state was like cramming a whole night¡¯s worth of homework just before the deadline, with that buzzing feeling in his brain. Chen Qi looked at the drunken Flower Witch, the dazed Flower Witch. Perhaps he needed to rest for a bit too. Chen Qi leaned against the dressing table and went to sleep. ¡­ ¡­ Five hours later, as the sky grew dim, Chen Qi opened his eyes. The Flower Witch, who was studying a Potion, crossed her legs and curved a mocking smile: ¡°What a letdown, Qi! To think you¡¯d pass out drunk!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Chen Qi never expected to be preemptively attacked by the explosively uncool Flower Witch. They checked out of their hotel room and walked out of Sea Demon Island. Chen Qi accompanied the Flower Witch to the dry dock of Sea Demon Island to buy a boat. The Flower Witch didn¡¯t have much money and could only afford an ordinary small boat. After much indecision, the Flower Witch finally purchased a small boat. A small travel houseboat very similar to Chen Qi¡¯s! Then, the Flower Witch also mentioned that she wanted to eat the Extraordinary Fish Bait made by Chen Qi! She was truly hungry, and Chen Qi shook his head, indulging the capricious Flower Witch. On the way, they chatted about some dull things. Nothing of any substance, just trivial matters, talking about whatever came to mind. Beyond that, it was just the Flower Witch¡¯s repeated admonitions. She really treated Chen Qi like a gravely ill patient. Chen Qi touched the back of his neck. ¡°` Despite having bid farewell long ago, when the moment of parting came, they always lingered and chatted a bunch of nonsense. ¡°` ¡°` The two found a secluded corner near the port of Sea Demon Island. ¡°` ¡°` The Flower Witch took out a bag full of potions and handed it to Chen Qi, S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Qi, this is for high blood pressure, this is for heart disease, this is a strong healing potion, this is an inspiration potion, this is for curing blindness, this is for charm resistance¡­¡± ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi took the hefty bag of potions. ¡°` ¡°` A cure for all sorts of negative states, all at once! ¡°` ¡°` With this bag of potions, he wouldn¡¯t need to buy any for at least another two months! ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Thanks, Fen.¡± ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi stored the bag of potions into his backpack card. ¡°` ¡°` It must be said that the Flower Witch had given him a lot of help. ¡°` ¡°` Perhaps, I should also give the Flower Witch a gift? ¡°` ¡°` ¡°What should I give her?¡± ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi felt conflicted. ¡°` ¡°` Apart from food, what else would the Flower Witch want? ¡°` ¡°` What does she want? ¡°` ¡°` Wait a minute! ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi suddenly had an epiphany. ¡°` ¡°` Deep Sea Water Elves, the perfect gift! ¡°` ¡°` For Chen Qi, six Deep Sea Water Elves were enough. ¡°` ¡°` Having a pet to accompany him on his sea voyages would make them much more comfortable. ¡°` ¡°` You have to understand, the first time Chen Qi met the Flower Witch, she was in an utterly terrible state. ¡°` ¡°` At the very least, with a pet¡¯s company, she wouldn¡¯t be as crazy as before, eating grass. ¡°` ¡°` Moreover, Water Elf Number Two had recently been behaving very naughtily! It was time for a little punishment. ¡°` ¡°` After a while away from Chen Qi, Water Elf Number Two would learn to appreciate him. ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi took out Water Elf Number Two from his backpack card and handed it to the Flower Witch: ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Fen, please help me discipline this troublesome Number Two.¡± ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Eh?¡± ¡°` ¡°` Excited little yellow flowers popped up above the Flower Witch¡¯s head. ¡°` ¡°` The Flower Witch, having guessed her heart¡¯s desire, took Water Elf Number Two and stroked it. ¡°` ¡°` So soft! ¡°` ¡°` She absolutely loved the Deep Sea Water Elves, especially using them as cushions, super comfortable! ¡°` ¡°` And as someone from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, since childhood, she had dreamed of becoming a master beast tamer! ¡°` ¡°` The Flower Witch looked down, realizing this was quite a valuable gift: ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Qi, can I really have it?¡± ¡°` ¡°` ¡°No problem, Water Elf Number Two is the perfect household tool, feel free to make full use of it.¡± ¡°` ¡°` At that moment, the happy Water Elf Number Two suddenly got a shock and began to convulse nonstop! ¡°` ¡°` It was being sold, sold to the wicked witch! ¡°` ¡°` It didn¡¯t want to become a labor slave for the despicable humans! ¡°` ¡°` It was willing to work for Chen Qi and the Sea Demons, but not for humans! ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Waku Waku (Master, I was wrong! I won¡¯t cling to the Sea Demons anymore!)¡± ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Waku Waku (Master! Don¡¯t hand me over to the foolish humans!)¡± ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Waku Waku (Master! Master! Don¡¯t abandon me!)¡± ¡°` ¡°` Water Elf Number Two suddenly broke free and wrapped itself around Chen Qi¡¯s legs, wailing loudly. ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Realizing your mistake now is already too late¡­¡± ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi¡¯s expression was cold as he brutally pried Water Elf Number Two from his leg and stuffed it into the Flower Witch¡¯s arms. ¡°` ¡°` If Number Two continued to stay with him, it would sooner or later become a captive of the little green algae. ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Thanks~¡± ¡°` ¡°` Little yellow flowers continuously appeared above the Flower Witch¡¯s head: ¡°` ¡°` ¡°I learned beast taming skills as a child, and I know how to evolve pet spirits. I will take care of it as if it were you, with all my might!¡± ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°` ¡°` Wait a minute¡­ Chen Qi glanced at the Flower Witch. ¡°` ¡°` Considering him as a Water Elf meant treating him as a pet? ¡°` ¡°` The wicked Flower Witch was trying to take advantage of him again! ¡°` ¡°` However, in a certain sense, the Deep Sea Water Elves were already evolved Water Elves, and evolving again would be no small feat. ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi retorted: ¡°` ¡°` ¡°I am not a beast, Fen, have a smooth journey¡­¡± ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°` ¡°` Finally, the Flower Witch, clutching Water Elf Number Two tightly, walked with heavy steps, looking back every other step, before boarding her little boat. ¡°` ¡°` In order to become stronger, in order to survive the tides, she had to leave! ¡°` ¡°` The Flower Witch¡¯s destination was the depths of the Crack Sea. ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi¡¯s goal, on the other hand, was to return to the coastal seas. ¡°` ¡°` Their routes were now in two completely opposite directions. ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi stood on the shore. ¡°` ¡°` The Flower Witch looked around, and taking advantage of the solitude, she sneakily lifted her hood to show her eyes, trying hard to form a crescent-moon smile: ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Qi! When we meet again! Make sure you¡¯re not missing any arms or legs! Being alive is the most important thing!¡± ¡°` ¡°` The Flower Witch nagged one last time. ¡°` ¡°` In her eyes, Chen Qi, although very capable, was still too reckless in his actions. ¡°` ¡°` He could end up dead. ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi waved his hand: ¡°` ¡°` ¡°Definitely not, Fen, goodbye!¡± ¡°` ¡°` The engine roared into life. ¡°` ¡°` The little boat headed towards the vast sea, taking with it the Flower Witch¡¯s waving hand and the faint scent of her until they both disappeared into the sunset¡¯s afterglow. ¡°` ¡°` Phew¡ª ¡°` ¡°` Suddenly, the surroundings became incredibly silent. ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi stood on the shore, the sea breeze in his face, staring blankly at the distant sea. ¡°` ¡°` It was also time for him to return home. ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi walked onto the small houseboat, checking that the Sea Demon hidden inside was safe. ¡°` ¡°` On the way home, he would just hitch a ride with Hai Yunduo. ¡°` ¡°` And just then, a multitude of Bounty Orders fluttered down from the sky, landing on Chen Qi¡¯s face. ¡°` Chapter 160 - 160 - 139: Bloody Bounty Order Chapter 160 ¨C 139: Bloody Bounty Order ¡°` ¡°Caw, caw, caw,¡± a flock of pitch-black crows scattered bounty orders from the sky before swiftly departing. Suddenly, a clamor arose from the port. ¡°Hey, hey, what¡¯s the joke? Who brought this bounty order in?¡± ¡°Dare to toss a Black Whale Group bounty order into our naval territory?¡± ¡°Quick, catch whoever is spreading the bounty orders!¡± ¡°??¡± Chen Qi took down the bounty order that had covered his face and opened it. This bounty order was made of parchment, and on the back, there was a picture of a deep red, blood-colored shark, carrying with it a strong scent of blood. This format wasn¡¯t a naval bounty order but rather the Black Whale Group¡¯s bloody bounty order! The bloody bounty order, compared to ordinary bounty orders, offered greater rewards and could be claimed without cumbersome procedures. The Black Whale Group would fulfill their promise immediately and give the highest respect to the person who completed it. Even if the person was an enemy of the Black Whale Group, they would still pay out the reward. Once, Palu, captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and Little Red Riding Hood from the Blood Blade Pirate Group, had claimed bounties from the Black Whale Group numerous times. On the vast sea, the Black Whale Group¡¯s bloody bounty orders were far more persuasive than the troublesome naval bounty orders. In the Witch Sea, the last ones wanted by a bloody bounty order were Little Red Riding Hood from the Blood Blade Pirate Group and a mechanic from the Ice Demon Pirate Group. And these people were all well-known figures in the Witch Sea! Chen Qi¡¯s mouth gaped slightly. On this bounty order, there were only two people. Him and the Flower Witch! And if someone could capture the Flower Witch, the reward was as high as fifty million Shell Coins, and the Black Whale Group even promised to grant a Fourth-Rank Legendary Profession Card! For him, the reward was a whopping thirty million, and besides, the Black Whale Group promised that if you caught him, they would also give out a Third-Rank Profession Card! What¡¯s more, unlike the naval bounty order. This bounty order emphasized one point: Alive! If they caught a corpse instead, the Black Whale Group would not give any reward; instead, they would flay them alive. ¡°Alive, is it that serious¡­¡± Chen Qi hooked a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. Even without the Black-eyed Captain spilling his secrets, he had still become a target for the Black Whale Group! The Flower Witch had mastery over the secret knowledge of the Witch Sea, so for the Black Whale Group, they wanted the witch alive! But why did they want me alive? Chen Qi thought for a moment. The biggest possibility was the Residual Fire Touch, a piece of lost equipment¡ªperhaps someone recognized this rare item. Second, it could be because of his performances on the high seas. They wanted Chen Qi to join the Black Whale Group and become one of them. Regardless of which possibility, neither were good news¡­ Chen Qi threw the bounty order into the sea and started the engine. At least for now, the Black Whale Group didn¡¯t know his true identity. Chen Qi did not feel afraid; instead, he wore a faint smile! Now that he was already caught in the tide, rather than running away, he might as well enjoy the storm! Let the storm come more fiercely! Chen Qi started his small cabin boat, heading for his White Tree base in the nearby waters. And in a place he didn¡¯t notice, a familiar gaze was fixed on him. The young black-haired girl sat on a wooden crate, turned her head, and watched the small cabin boat move away. Looking at the retreating figure of the owner of the small cabin boat, she felt he seemed somewhat familiar. She blinked her expressive big eyes: ¡°No, he can¡¯t be alive, he¡¯s already dead.¡± Besides, even if he were alive, how could a sickly person like him come here? The black-haired girl opened the Black Whale Group¡¯s bounty order and murmured to herself: ¡°Being watched by that old lady, what a pitiable guy, pitiable Witch Missy, pitiable Black Hunter.¡± She shook her head; many things were not for her, a young doctor, to interfere with. Subsequently, she sighed deeply, heading for the passenger ship bound for Sea Demon Island: ¡°The weather should be nice today, too bad I couldn¡¯t have some barbecue before going back.¡± ¡­ ¡­ On the boundless open sea, the storm raged like an enraged behemoth. The sky, which had held a trace of the setting sun, was now devoured by thick dark clouds, dyed in a deep, ink-like gray-black. The rain poured down like a torrent, as if intending to drown the entire world in this endless curtain of rain. An unprecedented storm! Chen Qi stood on the deck, holding a bucket, continuously pouring water from the ship back into the sea. As he left Sea Demon Island, he also received a special prompt. ¡°` [You have completed the task¡ªTraveler Assassin: Description: Traveler, you have completed a journey with a witch! Travel Evaluation: A (You delved deep into the legendary Sea Demon Gorge and encountered the legendary sea demons.) Reward: 3000 Spiritual Points.] His Second-tier occupation task was successfully completed. 3000 Spiritual Points, a substantial income! However, at this moment, Chen Qi had no time to celebrate the completion of his task. Because his little houseboat was about to be flooded! This storm was enough to devour the little houseboat! The houseboat was being relentlessly battered by the waves! Such massive waves, the tiny vessel simply couldn¡¯t withstand them. Chen Qi could only think of ways to remedy the situation. ¡°Number One, Three, and Four, steady the vessel!¡± ¡°Little Green Algae, stop singing your rain invocation song, the storm is fierce enough already!¡± ¡°Hai Yunduo, come back to me, stop pretending to be a dark cloud!¡± The deep-sea water sprite clung to the houseboat, constantly steadying itself. Chen Qi tried his best, hoping to survive this storm. It was his first time facing such a severe storm! He must, absolutely must get through it! ¡°I can make it through!¡± Chen Qi shouted. The moment his words fell, there was a loud roar! ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi gradually stopped his actions and looked down at his feet. A cloud of scalding smoke was rising from beneath his feet! A scent of char! ¡°¡­¡± The houseboat¡¯s speed abruptly slowed down! Chen Qi pushed his soaked hair back. His little houseboat¡¯s engine had finally burst! Burst! sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When it rains, it pours¡­ He had not expected to encounter such unfortunate events right after leaving the Flower Witch. ¡°Is my luck really that bad¡­¡± Chen Qi leaned powerlessly on the boat, staring into the downpour. If the Flower Witch were here, she could perhaps conjure a magic trick for him. Ah, missing the Flower Witch on the first day. Chen Qi sighed and took out the sea map of the Ice Magic Pirate Group. His current location should be on the edge of the coastal region. Now that the engine was scrapped, he had to activate the backup engine, the ¡®Water Sprite Engine.¡¯ With the Water Sprite¡¯s current condition, it would take at least three days for him to return to Moonstone City. No, it might be five days¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. Staying on the houseboat for three days, he would surely go insane, and he might even do something very strange to the deep-sea water sprite. The houseboat was fast, but its ability to withstand storms and attacks was simply too weak. ¡°When I get back, I must upgrade the ship¡­¡± ¡°Think positive, it cannot possibly get worse, right?¡± Chen Qi consoled himself. Then, the very next second, roars filled his ears! A gigantic merchant ship was gradually emerging behind him. Chen Qi immediately threw Little Green Algae into the sea, then looked up at the mountain-like gigantic merchant ship. Even amidst the wild storm, it stood tall and unyielding! The distance between the two ships was closing fast, and the huge travel ship became clearer and clearer in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze moved up. The people on the deck were busy. They were wearing raincoats and helmets, doing their utmost to cope with the storm. For a moment, a busy blond sailor noticed the pitiable Chen Qi. But before Chen Qi could say a word, The sailor looked horrified and shouted at Chen Qi through the storm, ¡°Brother! Run, the Ghost Ship is catching up!¡± ¡°????¡± Chapter 161 - 161 - 140: The White Dove Cruiser Chapter 161 ¨C 140: The White Dove Cruiser ¡°` The stormy rain kept washing over his face. ¡°Did I outrun a ghost ship?¡± Chen Qi looked down at the dilapidated little houseboat beneath his feet. The speed of the small houseboat was now even slower than his running speed on the open sea! Then, he glanced at the huge traveling merchant ship in front of him. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð The hull, painted in gray and white, bore a gigantic white dove at the bow, with the dove lifting its head towards the sky as if unafraid of any storms. ¡®White Dove Ship,¡¯ a type of traveling merchant ship notorious in the Witch Sea for its extreme speed, was under the operation of the White Dove Newspaper. Compared to other merchant ships, the White Dove Ship had a rather good reputation. Based on the shipping route, their destination was also Moonstone City. There were many types of ghost ships, and without enough information, one mustn¡¯t rashly make contact. The ghost ship could likely turn his little houseboat into mere cinders, devouring it completely! Chen Qi shouted at the top of his lungs: ¡°My ship¡¯s engine is broken, can you give me a lift?¡± Deckhands aboard the merchant ship fell silent for a moment. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Their merchant ship was in full flight, with no time to pick up an ordinary fisherman. Under normal circumstances, he might have negotiated with the captain, potentially appealing to his kindheartedness. But on this voyage, all their guests were renowned figures from all over, with significant reputations! These guests wouldn¡¯t want to see a dirty, sodden fisherman who¡¯d fallen overboard, ruining their mood. Not to mention that behind their traveling ship was a vicious and relentless ghost ship. Quickly, Chen Qi took out a water elf and the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s business card: ¡°I am a chef from Moonstone City, and I can pay one hundred thousand Shell Coins as compensation!¡± One hundred thousand Shell Coins¡­ The blond sailor hesitated. Right at that moment, the captain with the golden teeth, who was dealing with the storm, glanced at Chen Qi and revealed his gleaming golden teeth, his face a picture of shock. He recognized this person, the famous chef from Moonstone City! The owner of the Water Elf Restaurant! Nowadays, at the docks, there were still some people looking forward to this chef¡¯s return, eager for him to cook them a delicious meal! In fact, a sign had been erected that read ¡®Looking Forward to the Return,¡¯ and some had even hired a witch to perform a summoning ritual! He must have made a good deal of money; he could rake in a hefty sum¡­ The captain with the golden teeth shouted loudly: ¡°Okay! He¡¯s a Second-order Transcendent, I¡¯ve tasted his cooking, he¡¯s the owner of the Water Elf Restaurant, throw him a rope!¡± A Second-order Transcendent may not have a very high status, but it signified someone with some abilities. Many small gang leaders have Transcendent ranks that are barely Second-order. The ship¡¯s speed did not decrease. ¡°Ah, the captain wants to make some money again¡­¡± In the howling wind, the blond sailor, from the deck, threw a rope thicker than his forearm down from the ship. Chen Qi made a fast decision, catching the sturdy rope, then handed it to the deep-sea water elf number one. Without any superfluous communication, the most reliable deep-sea water elf number one immediately understood his master¡¯s intentions and began entwining the houseboat with the rope. The blond sailor was dumbfounded. The chef in front of him surely didn¡¯t plan to bring that ship on board in this storm, did he? Before he could even react, Chen Qi took an agile step, stepping onto the ship¡¯s deck and locking eyes with him. What was happening? The blond sailor stepped back in shock as if he had seen a ghost! What in the world was this man planning to do? Then, the sailor heard the man before him whisper: ¡°Explode.¡± Boom! The water elf below the small houseboat exploded with a sudden force! With the massive impact, the little houseboat felt like it was flying for an instant. Chen Qi gripped the rope with all his might. Taking advantage of the momentum, like a sailor filled with spinach-fueled strength, he pulled his engine-damaged houseboat, with a fierce tug from the waves, up onto the deck. Bang! The houseboat struck the deck with a loud noise, drawing everyone¡¯s gaze. The sailors were stunned, staring at the scene. How could this man be so strong, what did he eat to grow up! The disheveled Chen Qi shook the rainwater from his hair and said to the people around him: ¡°Thank you. My boat is broken, it can only be repaired at Moonstone City¡¯s shipyard.¡± Chen Qi looked around at those present. The reason he boarded the ship in such a brusque manner. On one hand, he couldn¡¯t possibly abandon his little houseboat, even with the engine broken, its interior still housed a Steam Hand engine. On the other hand, he absolutely had to prevent the chance of being fleeced by these merchants. These merchant ships were not run by philanthropists after all. ¡°` If you didn¡¯t show enough force when boarding the ship, you would definitely get swindled. The gentler ones would use bunny girls, gambling, feasts, and the like to give you a good time, make you comfortable, before draining all your money. The rougher ones would simply take a Gatling gun spewing blue flames and aim it at your head to rob your money. But regardless, as long as you didn¡¯t appear strong enough, you would inevitably be tricked. Thus, when Chen Qi boarded the ship, he displayed his muscles. At this moment, the gold-toothed captain of the White Dove cruise ship was staring dumbfounded at Chen Qi, swallowing back the thought of charging extra. The gold-toothed captain¡¯s Transcendent level wasn¡¯t high, merely a Second-tier Transcendent ¡°Merchant¡± with no real combat capabilities. Just one glance was enough for the widely experienced captain to sense that this man had strength not inferior to a Second-order Transcendent from the mafia! Raising the price was no longer an option; all he could do was call a few bunny girls over and try to make some hard-earned money. The gold-toothed captain lamented. Six deep-sea Water Elves hopped back from the sea and ran over to Chen Qi¡¯s side. Chen Qi took a look at his little houseboat. The little sea demon was honestly hiding in a bucket, while Hai Yunduo was disguised as wool, squeezed into the cramped cabin. As his business grew, the small houseboat continued to become more crowded. He needed to buy a bigger boat soon¡­ Chen Qi took out 100,000 Shell Coins from his backpack card and handed them to the captain: ¡°Appreciate your help, everyone. My little boat had some problems, resulting in most of the ingredients I got from the Crack Sea spoiling.¡± Going to the Crack Sea alone? The gold-toothed captain took the money and forced a smile: ¡°No worries, Chef, what with the rampant pirates these days. Vessels like ours doing small business should help each other out when facing these ghostly calamities from the crack.¡± Deep-sea Water Elf Number One climbed onto Chen Qi¡¯s head to shield him from the rain and to stand guard against his master¡¯s enemies. If anyone dared to attack the master, Deep-sea Water Elf Number One would be the first to defend! Chen Qi asked curiously: ¡°The calamity of the ghost ships? Can you elaborate a bit more?¡± The captain with the golden eyes suddenly clenched his teeth, showing a terrified expression: ¡°Sir, you should know about the consequences of crack mutations, right?¡± ¡°Crack mutation¡­¡± Chen Qi pondered. The consequences of a crack mutation weren¡¯t limited to the elevation of the crack¡¯s rank. In addition, a mutated crack would become a source of pollution, further contaminating the world. For instance, the number 8 train crack he had encountered previously, if left untraversed and its rank reached C-tier, then in the dark corners of the city, there might really be a train running, clanging and inviting weary travelers to head to Nether River. If the cracks weren¡¯t dealt with in time, they would transform into a natural disaster, roaming the world! Therefore, under the Crack Tide, more and more strange phenomena would occur above the vast sea. Chen Qi asked: ¡°The ghost ship chasing you, was it also caused by a crack mutation?¡± Following that, the gold-toothed captain lowered his head: ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a ghost ship with green fire, incredibly fast. Lately, within the nearby seas, it has already robbed multiple ships. They¡¯ll replace the local sea lords and have become the new dominators of the nearby seas! Our ship has already been outfitted with the Bonfire Energy propulsion system from inland, but despite that, we still can¡¯t match the speed of this ghost ship. If it weren¡¯t for a powerhouse on board taking action, by now, we probably would have been completely plundered by the ghost ship.¡± The new local sea lord, such big talk¡­ Chen Qi thought with an inward smile. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, from the captain¡¯s description, the speed of this ghost ship was certainly extraordinary. Bonfire Energy Company, like Steam Hand, also in charge of an A-tier crack, was a well-known big company in Shell Country. The power cores of many giant Steam Mechas were made by Bonfire Energy Company. Even a White Dove cruise ship using their engines, had quite a swift sailing speed on the sea. Chen Qi then asked for more details about the calamity ¨C the ghost ship. The sea ghosts who robbed on the big seas were named Green Fire Ghosts, a type of pirate ghost that liked to plunder and aimed to dominate the nearby waters. Their pirate ship was extremely fast, which was why many ships were helpless against them. And just an hour ago, this ship had been targeted by the ghost ship but had managed to shake off the pursuing ghost ship by relying on the passengers inside. Now, the ghost ship still hadn¡¯t given up the chase! They claimed to be the new local sea lords and demanded blood and money from any who passed through the nearby seas. Chen Qi looked down at the cabin below his feet. On this ship, there was someone capable of repelling the ghost ship. At that moment, from below, ear-splitting curses could be heard: ¡°Quiet down up there! Our transaction feast is about to begin!¡± ¡°Hurry up and bring all the courtesans, gigolos, and delicacies from your ship up here!¡± Hearing the shouts from below deck, the gold-toothed captain shuddered all over. Such a strong Transcendent presence¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. It seemed that the passengers on this ship were no ordinary people. Chapter 162 - 162 - 141 Our Ship Might Have a Monster Chapter 162 ¨C 141 Our Ship Might Have a Monster Chen Qi curiously asked, ¡°Captain, are there any passengers aboard this ship?¡± With a sigh, Captain Gold Teeth replied, ¡°Sir, to be honest, this ship carries all the prominent figures, among them even a Third-tier Doctor. You should know that in our Witch Sea, many transactions are conducted aboard ships. Soon, they will also hold a transaction banquet on board, but unfortunately, these guests are exceedingly picky. They want not only bunny girls but also male cowherd companions, and gourmet dishes prepared by top chefs.¡± Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Cowherds? Bunny girls? Chen Qi frowned. What on earth was this cruise up to? Suddenly, he noticed Captain Gold Teeth looking at him with an expectant gaze. Captain Gold Teeth, he realized, if this chef dressed up a bit, he really had a certain charm! To be a cowherd, that was no problem at all! The only pity was the lack of characteristic features. Under the influence of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the cowherd profession was intensely competitive. You needed not only looks and eloquence but also unique features, such as cat ears, dog tails, demon horns, slime hands, and so on. If not, some startling special talent was necessary. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð ¡°I am a respectable person,¡± Chen Qi emphasized. As an heir to a Deep Sea Hunter, he would never sell his body! Never in his life would it happen! Captain Gold Teeth sighed, ¡°What a pity¡­¡± And just then, Captain Gold Teeth suddenly slapped Chen Qi¡¯s balding head. This chef before him was the famous chef of Moonstone City. His culinary skill, just perfect for this banquet. Captain Gold Teeth squeezed out a smile and immediately stuffed the hundred thousand Shell Coins he had just taken back into Chen Qi¡¯s hands: ¡°No, I didn¡¯t mean that, Chef sir. You¡¯re the owner of the Water Elf restaurant, right? Our restaurant is in dire need of a famous chef right now, and we¡¯re willing to pay you five hundred thousand Shell Coins to help us complete the banquet. How about it?¡± Chen Qi pondered for a moment. To earn five hundred thousand Shell Coins just by cooking for one night! That¡¯s even more profitable than selling oneself! You must know that the cash he currently held was just over four million Shell Coins, and five hundred thousand Shell Coins was by no means a small sum. Moreover, if this were a transaction banquet, it also meant that Skill Cards would be sold there. He could also use his identity as a chef to join their banquet and engage in transactions. After thinking, Chen Qi answered, ¡°No problem.¡± Captain Gold Eyes then said to Chen Qi, ¡°Guest, if you wish to proceed to the banquet hall, please make sure to dress properly. These guests are very particular, and they certainly don¡¯t want to see someone looking like a drowned rat. My guests are not to be trifled with, and they all have strange tempers.¡± After speaking, Captain Gold Teeth stood disheveled in the rain, looking pitiful and helpless. Clearly, the passengers inside the ship were not something a mere Second-tier captain could handle. Because of the storm and the Ghost Ship, their banquet had also not been prepared properly. Fortunately, they happened to run into a chef on the road. ¡°I understand¡­¡± Chen Qi agreed to their request. For safety, he left Deep Sea Water Elves number four and five behind to guard his small houseboat. If anyone dared to intrude into his small houseboat, the Deep Sea Water Elves could inform him immediately. ¡°Please follow me.¡± Guided by Captain Gold Teeth and a bunny girl, Chen Qi walked into the cabin and wiped his wet body with a towel. Contrary to the stormy weather outside, the whole cabin was brightly lit, exuding an aura of opulence. As he headed to the kitchen, Chen Qi just happened to pass by the banquet hall. At the entrance of the banquet hall, two golden wall lamps emitted a soft glow, greeting the guests like two elegant ushers into this enchanting world. On the long table in the hall, various utensils and pastries were arranged. Classy, grand, and high-end! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but be slightly moved. As a chef, this was the first time he saw such a lavish banquet hall. However, the atmosphere inside the banquet hall was very subdued. In the center of the banquet hall, a man and a woman, both dressed in fancy clothes, were chatting idly. The woman screeched in her grating voice, ¡°Damn Ghost Ship, daring to snatch my skirt, one day, my Hunter Group of wild dogs will kill them all!¡± ¡°Stop dreaming. With your Hunter Group, you want to capture the Ghost Ship?¡± ¡°Just count your money. I heard a distinguished guest from that place has come on board, bringing a lot of rare items!¡± ¡°I¡¯m calling dibs on Floral Appearance and anything that makes one more beautiful¡ªthat¡¯s all mine~¡± ¡°Can¡¯t the banquet start sooner? Why haven¡¯t they started serving the food!¡± Due to the encounter with the Ghost Ship, the passengers on board were very displeased. Chen Qi activated his Dove Perception and unconsciously focused his gaze on a corner of the banquet. At the edge of the banquet hall, a girl with long black hair sat alone, flipping through an anatomy book, seemingly isolated from the surrounding clamor. A flamboyant blonde with big waves spread her arms, embracing and flirting with two blonde sailors. Besides them, there was someone in a white cloak sitting cross-legged at the entrance of the banquet hall, continuously muttering strange chants. ¡­ ¡­ Many Transcendents directly revealed the weapons at their waists. Why does she look familiar? Chen Qi stared at the girl in the corner and took a closer look, then said to the gold-toothed captain beside him, ¡°Captain, you didn¡¯t check their identities before entertaining them on board, did you?¡± A real merchant¡¯s banquet wouldn¡¯t allow weapons to be shown so blatantly. This type of armed dealing resembled more a black-market transaction or one amongst gangs or pirates. Among this group of guests, although some were wealthy, there were definitely pirates mixed in! The gold-toothed captain gave a helpless smile, not bothering to hide the truth, ¡°Sir, there¡¯s nothing we can do about it; we¡¯re just an ordinary cruise ship, and it¡¯s difficult for us to vet the passengers who come aboard. And besides, this is a noble¡¯s banquet. Even if there are pirates on board with bounties over ten million, we are powerless to do anything about it.¡± Is that so¡­ Chen Qi muttered to himself, staying vigilant. I need to be careful; there are Third-tier Transcendents in the banquet hall. The crowd here is a mixed bag, but the trade meeting they¡¯re holding might be a bit more interesting than a regular one. Following that, Chen Qi walked into the kitchen and looked towards his colleagues. There weren¡¯t many chefs in the kitchen, only five in total, two elderly Third Rank chefs with the Cup Phase¡ªone blond and one bald¡ªand the other three were assistants to these chefs. The spatula danced in the pot and flames leapt on the stove; together with the rocking ship, the kitchen was in chaos. Seeing the water elf lying weakly on Chen Qi¡¯s head, the two professional chefs immediately recognized his identity! A chef from the Water Elf Restaurant! As colleagues, the two chefs had long heard about Chen Qi¡¯s street-side stall. The banquet guests were particularly anxious, and Chen Qi didn¡¯t waste words; he skillfully put on an apron and picked up the spatula, ¡°Everyone, I¡¯m here to help with the cooking. If there¡¯s anything you need help with, please let me know.¡± A chef who hadn¡¯t obtained a culinary license, a wild chef who had risen to fame through cooking competitions, had even made it onto the front page of the Dove Newspaper. Many chefs had long wanted to challenge Chen Qi! But in the current urgent situation, the two colleagues suppressed their desire to spar. The bald head chef of the banquet said, ¡°You¡¯re a lifesaver! Over there are the Bubba Lobster, the sauce-drenched abalone, the tender triple fish dish, and the inspiration squid balls.¡± All seafood, and they even have Transcendent ingredients¡­ Chen Qi smiled. Though he disliked seafood, his Soul Seasoning was specifically designed to enhance the original flavors of food. A perfect match! Chen Qi skillfully moved to the lobster¡¯s side, ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Qi picked up a small knife and drew beautiful curves in the air, trimming off the lobster¡¯s excess parts. The elderly chef watched Chen Qi¡¯s unhurried technique with his ever-critical eye. Not professional enough, the knife skills are mediocre! To him, with thirty years of experience, this knife work seemed less like preparing a lobster and more like the method of an assassin! Could this chef¡¯s ability really match his reputation, or was it just a restaurant that had gained popularity due to a water elf and cheap prices? ¡°No good¡­¡± The head chef shook his head and explained, ¡°Sir, when handling Bubba Lobster, you must be quick and cut simultaneously. You have to finish it off before the lobster can react. If it¡¯s done too slowly, the lobster¡¯s pain will spread throughout its body, affecting the texture of the meat and causing a mild bitter taste!!¡± Pain affects the quality of the meat? What a strange theory. Chen Qi listened intently but puzzled, It sounded somehow reasonable, though. ¡°I understand.¡± Chen Qi responded. Perhaps in terms of seafood knife skills, he was indeed not on par with those seasoned chefs. The head chef said earnestly, with gritted teeth, ¡°Sir, I may be nitpicking, but the guests on this ship are of very high status and have extraordinary backgrounds. If we cannot make dishes that satisfy them, we might be killed by them alive before we get robbed by ghosts.¡± Saying so, he trembled slightly and let out a long sigh, ¡°Originally, there were three chefs on board this ship.¡± ¡°Is it that serious¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s hand gripping the knife instinctively tightened. Then, the bald head chef glanced at the doorway to ensure no one was eavesdropping and lowered his voice as much as he could, ¡°Sigh¡­ Sir, there might be pirates on this ship, as well as creatures from the deep sea¡­¡± S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Oh.¡± Chapter 163 - 163 - 142: The Banquet and the Sirens Chapter 163 ¨C 142: The Banquet and the Sirens Deep-sea monsters are not referring to me¡­ Chen Qi confirmed in his heart. On the sea, most people who could be called ¡°deep-sea monsters¡± were mutated humans. For example, the infamous Deep Sea Merchant was a terrifying mutated Transcendent. The most likely scenario was that they had encountered someone from the Sea God Pirate Group. A sense of uncontrollable sorrow spread through the kitchen. The ship was already pitching and tossing, compounded by the fear of death. The bald chef remembered his wife back home, and his right hand, which was frying a dish, trembled slightly. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Those pirates and monsters run amok. On this ship, chefs like us, if we¡¯re not careful, could become their playthings for amusement at any moment.¡± The bald chef inexplicably rallied in his heart: ¡°Sir, don¡¯t be overly afraid. At this banquet, there are only a few pirates. When entering the banquet hall, mind your manners, and as long as our dishes are delicious enough, we can survive. ¡°Oh, and sir, remember, never disobey their orders.¡± Poor chef¡­ Chen Qi silently continued chopping vegetables: ¡°Thank you for the reminder. I understand.¡± Time was running out. To avoid offending the guests in the banquet hall, everyone in the kitchen hastily prepared the dishes. The air was filled with the aroma of various ingredients blending together. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð As time passed, one exquisite dish after another was completed. [You have cooked an exceptionally delicious Bobo lobster, gaining 120 Spiritual Points.] ¡°Done!¡± Looking at the many delicious dishes on the chef¡¯s table, Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead. After reaching the Second-tier profession, the Spiritual Points he gained from his daily tasks had also increased. Once cooking was completed, according to the banquet¡¯s procedure, the three chefs also had to go to the banquet hall to introduce the dishes to the guests. Before heading out, a makeup artist came over and handed Chen Qi a fitted white chef¡¯s outfit with golden trim. Without a chef¡¯s hat, he used Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 instead. Chen Qi dressed properly, adjusted the Water Elf hat, and followed the waiter carrying the dishes into the bustling banquet hall. At this moment, the guests of the White Dove ship had begun to enter. At the front of the banquet, a host with a mustache was giving an impassioned speech: ¡°Dear guests, welcome to this trading banquet. With the arrival of the Crack Tide, I believe everyone present has obtained Transcendent items during their journey in the Crack Sea. However, due to the limitations of nature, not every journey to the crack allows us to get the desired items. Only through exchange can the items find their proper value. This exchange event is temporarily organized. There may still be people on the ship who are unaware of it, but we welcome everyone to join this event, jointly break the century-sealed wall of Transcendence, and achieve Transcendence to become legends!¡± After listening, Chen Qi pondered for a moment. The guests on this voyage were all Transcendents who had just returned from the Crack Sea. At the suggestion of a noble, they had organized this trading banquet. Things were not as serious as he had imagined; there were only a few pirates at this banquet. He could even participate in this exchange event. During the crack expeditions, even with the highest appraisal, it was inevitable to obtain skill cards unrelated to one¡¯s own craft. For example, he had the Floral Appearance Dragon Charm and a one-time skill card of the Void, ¡®Void Skeleton Head.¡¯ As a chef, Chen Qi followed the waiter to the front row of a table at the banquet and introduced the dishes to the guests: ¡°Guests, this is a Transcendent ingredient from the depths of the Crack Sea, squid balls. After enjoying them, they can increase inspiration. This is a top-notch Bobo lobster imported from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡­¡± At this moment, a seductive female voice interrupted him: ¡°Did you prepare this Bobo lobster, little chef with the Water Elf on your head~?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the guest who was picking on him. His problem with the knife skills on the Bobo lobster had been noticed after all. A woman in a blue dress drank a glass of red wine, her gem-like blue eyes stared at Chen Qi. She had cascading blue curls, and her tight blue dress hugged her body curves, outlining an alluring figure like a mountain peak. At the same time, a devilish smile tugged at the corner of her mouth, evoking wild imaginings. Pirate¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils constricted involuntarily. He recognized the sinful woman in front of him! Infamous on a gaming forum, a cadre of the Black Whale Group¡¯s Mama Pirate Ship, Sea King Siren! She had multiple nicknames: ¡®Online Dating Killer,¡¯ ¡®Bad Woman,¡¯ ¡®Miss Siren,¡¯ ¡®Super Sea King,¡¯ ¡®COS Master.¡¯ Third-tier Dice Phase profession, Shapeshifter, second-tier profession of Floral Appearance [Singer], first-tier profession of Floral Appearance [Singer¡¯s Apprentice]. Therefore, besides changing her posture, she also mastered the forbidden voice. Transcendent profession, coupled with extraordinary beauty, was very much like the legendary sea demon. Hence, she was also called Siren. The Mama Pirate Ship was a powerful pirate group under the Black Whale Group, with many hedonistic Floral Appearance hedonists. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And Siren was one of the outstanding ones among them. She was a scum who had deceived numerous men and women, toying with their bodies and emotions! Using sweet words and the Transcendent ability of a Shapeshifter, she could easily change clothes and show different forms in front of different targets. Countless players had been deceived by Siren, implanted with special potions, and become Siren¡¯s dogs. Some players, after being deceived by Siren, made a resolute decision to join the Navy to punish her and seek revenge! While some players said ¡®they don¡¯t love women who aren¡¯t bad¡¯ and resolutely joined the Black Whale Pirate Group to become Siren¡¯s dogs. There was even a heated thousand-comment debate on the forum about ¡®What¡¯s wrong with being Siren¡¯s dog¡¯ that sparked a war of words between two factions of players! Siren herself wasn¡¯t weak, and with the backing of a Fourth Rank Mama, she had always evaded capture, playing with the emotions of countless people. She would even tie men or women she liked to her ship on the street, humiliating them mercilessly. Her arrogance knew no bounds. An extremely dangerous character¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. He never expected to encounter a Black Whale Group¡¯s cadre on an ordinary voyage ship! Like Black Gloves, Siren was also a Black Whale Group cadre who mastered release skills, and her strength couldn¡¯t be underestimated. At his current strength, he was certainly no match for Siren. Siren looked at the contemplative Chen Qi and said: ¡°What¡¯s wrong, little chef? Bobo lobster is a simple dish. I¡¯ve heard that you appeared in the White Dove Times, but now it seems you only have a reputation~.¡± Other guests also showed doubtful expressions. Siren began to show a devilish smile. My culinary skills are being taunted! Chen Qi immediately explained seriously: ¡°No, dear guests, this is the latest method. You should know that the mood of the Bobo lobster before it died affects the quality of its meat. However, judging the Bobo lobster¡¯s mood just by the knife work is extremely unreasonable. I infused my joy and pursuit of culinary arts into the knife. Although the knife work may differ slightly from traditional methods, I have conveyed my joy and pursuit of culinary arts to the Bobo lobster through my knife! Please believe me, this dish will not disappoint you.¡± Conveyed the pursuit of culinary arts to the Bobo lobster? Infused joy into the ingredients? Siren¡¯s slightly upturned lips could no longer hold the smile. What¡¯s happening? What is this chef talking about? Could he be a fraud? Curious, she picked up a knife and fork, ate a piece of lobster meat, and slowly savored it! ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Instantly, she felt a surge of heat through her body, the flavor exploded on her tongue: ¡°Fantastic¡­ no, it¡¯s decent!¡± ¡°Is it really that good?¡± The other people at the table also looked skeptical and took a bite. As they chewed, the flavor of the lobster bloomed like a flower in their mouths. It was just as the chef had said, the Bobo lobster was super delicious! The food¡¯s intrinsic flavor was completely unleashed! Although the knife work was lacking, the taste was perfect! Unbelievable! They felt like they were in paradise, seeing the Bobo lobster come to life and say, ¡°Eat me, I¡¯m super delicious!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to find such top-notch cuisine on this shabby ship.¡± ¡°When I go back, I¡¯ll tell my head chef to also pour love and joy into the ingredients while cooking!¡± Everyone marveled. Thankfully, my skill saved the day¡­ Chen Qi let out a long breath in his heart. Lacking knife skills, soul seasoning made up for it! A complete form chef, paired with soul seasoning, could perfectly bring out the original flavor of the ingredients! At this moment, Siren also rested her chin on her right hand, staring at Chen Qi¡¯s Water Elf hat: ¡°Chef, you¡¯re quite delicious, don¡¯t get me wrong, I mean your cooking. It¡¯s a pity my sister isn¡¯t here, or she could also taste your culinary skills. Little chef, later could I trouble you to reintroduce this dish to my sister?¡± Siren¡¯s tone was very deliberate and seductive; she thought the little chef before her would certainly fall for it. Got targeted, troublesome¡­ Chen Qi replied: ¡°No problem, Miss, thank you for the compliment. Enjoy your meal.¡± Retreat! Given his current strength, being targeted by Siren was indeed a troublesome matter. Chen Qi quickly left the table and walked to the center of the banquet hall. At this moment, under the host¡¯s speech, everyone began to exchange Transcendent items! Chapter 164 - 164 - 143 I Was Named? Chapter 164 ¨C 143 I Was Named? This banquet was not formal, but rather an impromptu trading event, with no elaborate explanations or auction procedures. Just like a simple market, amidst the dancing, food, and piano music, those who wanted to trade took out Transcendent items, and if someone fancied them, they would exchange items or money. As for the security measures for the trading event, a special Eye of Long Voyage was set on the ceiling to record the happenings of the banquet. In the event of any special situation, the White Dove touring boat would trigger an alarm system to ensure the safety of the trading event. There shouldn¡¯t be anything else for me¡­ After handling the matters at the table, Chen Qi left the table and looked around the entire banquet hall. As the bald Chef had said, most of the people here belonged to the Moonstone City Company, and there weren¡¯t many pirates. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Excluding a few pirates, this was just an ordinary trading event. A good opportunity¡­ Chen Qi tidied his clothes. In the market, such trades without any intermediary fees were rare. Maybe, I can also do some business¡­ Chen Qi took out two useless Skill Cards from his backpack card. ¡®Dragon Charm,¡¯ ¡®Void Skeleton Head.¡¯ These were two very hard-to-deal-with Skill Cards. Don¡¯t know if I can trade these two cards for something useful. If it were the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, Dragon Charm would definitely be in high demand¡­ Chen Qi weaved through the noisy banquet, trying to find a reliable buyer. Just then, an old, bitter voice caught his attention. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð ¡°I only want Void Skill Cards, only void can trade for void.¡± Chen Qi turned his head towards the direction of the voice. On the banquet floor sat an old man who was out of place with the banquet. He wore a damp white cloak and sat cross-legged on the ground. His arms were bony, like dried branches, and some seawater continued to seep out from beneath his cloak. The aura of a Third-tier Void Transcendent, truly rare¡­ This cloaked outfit, he is likely from the Sea God Pirate Group! The Sea God Pirate Group and the Black Whale Pirate Group appearing together on the same ship? Are they planning to carry out revenge actions in the near seas? Chen Qi wondered. The Navy had just won a victory at Sea Demon Island, and the Black Whale Group was not some meek kitten to take a beating. They were bound to take significant action for revenge! Chen Qi remembered that around this time, the Black Whale Group would occupy nearby islands, set up meteorological observation stations, and establish their own territory in the near seas. But more than these matters, Chen Qi was now more concerned about the Skill Card in the hands of the cloaked old man. A merchant yelled: ¡°Hey, old man, I¡¯ll give you three hundred thousand Shell Coins for the card in your hand!¡± Hearing the three hundred thousand offer, the cloaked old man didn¡¯t move a muscle, coldly repeating: ¡°Only void can trade for my ¡®Void¡¯.¡± Chen Qi observed the card in the old man¡¯s hand. The card¡¯s face was empty, and on the back was a pitch-black, blood-eyed book! The Void Book Form¡­ Chen Qi was shocked. As a strategy guide main, he knew this card. Void Knowledge, a one-time-use Void Book Form Skill Card, its effect was to clear the negative impacts caused by excessive use of Skill Cards. The higher the frequency of using Skill Cards, the more it would cause brain confusion, even madness. For this reason, even resource-rich nobles could not quickly create powerful Transcendents. In many cases, Transcendents had to rely on their own steady accumulation of learning to master Transcendent skills. But Void Knowledge could clear the negative states caused by the excessive use of Skill Cards! Although Void Knowledge still had many limitations, for someone developing as quickly as Chen Qi, it was an invaluable treasure. However, Void Skill Cards, like Void Transcendents, were extremely rare. Many people wanted to trade for them with money but were directly rejected. Luckily, he happened to have a Void Card. Chen Qi walked over, squatted down, and brought out ¡®Void Skeleton Head¡¯: ¡°Can I trade this Skill Card?¡± The Void Skeleton Head, whose effect was to resist mental attacks at the cost of giving up thinking, was a one-time-use skill, and then after death, it triggered Blind Speech. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For Chen Qi, this Skill Card was useless. But for a Transcendent stepping into the Void, this seemingly useless card was extremely important for their Transcendent path. The moment he saw the card, the cloaked old man¡¯s body let out gurgling sounds of excitement. ¡°Ritual, ritual¡­¡± He muttered, took the card: ¡°Abandon thinking¡­ not bad¡­ I want it¡­¡± The cloaked old man wasted no words, quickly handed ¡®Void Knowledge¡¯ to Chen Qi, completing the trade. As soon as the trade was completed, Chen Qi instantly felt a lot of people¡¯s eyes on him. The value of Void Knowledge could soar above millions! It was a Skill Card many nobles purchased annually. Before they could say anything, Chen Qi mercilessly cut his finger with the card: ¡°Use¡­¡± Before people could react, the Void Knowledge card turned to ashes in Chen Qi¡¯s hands and merged into his blood. [You have used Void Knowledge.] Sorry! This card is too important to me, not for sale! In front of everyone, Chen Qi licked his tongue. Such a good feeling! It was like a sturdy ear picker carefully cleaning out the grime in his brain. His whole body and mind felt refreshed! Awesome! Most Void Skill Cards were universally regarded as trash cards. Unexpectedly, he managed to complete a trade with a Void Transcendent. Watching this scene, everyone shook their heads and gave up the idea of snatching the treasure. ¡°This trading event still has some quality.¡± After the trade, Chen Qi headed into the banquet, like a professional treasure hunter, scrutinizing the people around him. Wonder if I can trade for a high-order Light or Shadow Skill Card! Chen Qi started selling his Dragon Charm. Anyone dream of marrying a dragon lady? Or being a dragon¡¯s husband or wife? Getting close to a dragon? Dragon Charm, you deserve it! Just then, he heard the voice of a Siren: ¡°My sister is short on money and is selling Shadow Skill Cards. Anyone interested?¡± Shadow Skill Card! Chen Qi¡¯s attention was immediately drawn to it. He saw a tall Siren standing behind a black-haired girl. The black-haired girl sat in a chair, looking displeased. Because the Siren behind her bent over, burying the black-haired girl¡¯s head into her chest¡¯s waves, and softly stroked the girl¡¯s chin with her slender index finger. It was like playing with a teddy bear. The black-haired girl looked like she had lost the will to live. Chen Qi could sense that the black-haired girl wanted to kill the Siren behind her and chop her up! This black-haired girl was also a Third Rank Transcendent, but her Nature Form couldn¡¯t be confirmed¡­ Before Chen Qi could speak, the Siren turned her head. She also noticed Chen Qi and the Water Elf on his head: ¡°Little Chef, we meet again. Is there anything you want? Sister will buy it for you as long as you lend me the Water Elf on your head to play with~¡± ¡°Vah kwah vah kwah (stupid human!)¡± The Water Elf on Chen Qi¡¯s head fumed instantly, puffing up in anger, not wanting to be played with by anyone other than its master! Even if others got its body, they would never get its heart! The Siren was infuriated by the Water Elf¡¯s look of disgust! She was so sweet, so beautiful! A little pet dared to reject her! She had always been loved by little animals since childhood! Cats and dogs all adored her! I like this kind of rebellious little creature¡­ The Siren said with a hint of force: ¡°Little Chef, one hundred thousand Shell Coins for your Water Elf to accompany me for a night! If it pleases me, I¡¯ll let you keep me company at night, such a rare opportunity~¡± With that, the Siren released a trace of her Third-order Transcendent¡¯s terrifying aura, along with a scent of perfume! Threat paired with temptation! What a distasteful person¡­ Chen Qi clenched his fist. Simultaneously, beside him, the Gold-toothed Captain of the White Dove touring boat and the bald Chef frantically blinked at Chen Qi. The Siren was an important guest of the White Dove touring boat. If they failed to please her, the consequences would be dire! In their view, letting a Water Elf accompany the Siren for a night in exchange for one hundred thousand Shell Coins was not a loss. The atmosphere became a bit tense. No, the Water Elf Number One was my top working pet. Besides, the Siren was part of the Big Mom Pirate Group. Once the Water Elf was handed over, getting it back would be impossible. Chen Qi kept his cool, ready to refuse. Suddenly, a cold voice interrupted the tense atmosphere. The black-haired girl sorted through the cards in her hand and said coldly: ¡°Sis, shut your mouth. We¡¯re not here to play with men. If you¡¯re lonely, go to a host club. Don¡¯t act crazy in public.¡± Someone¡¯s standing up for me¡­ Chen Qi was shocked. Acting crazy? The Siren looked down at the black-haired girl at her chest. She just wanted to play a bit, but got rebuked for it! Immediately, the black-haired girl continued harshly: ¡°And bullying a Little Chef, aren¡¯t you ashamed? What¡¯s so fun about a Little Chef?¡± Then, the black-haired girl, tired of life, finally turned her head to see the Chef. Her eyes met Chen Qi¡¯s. The moment their gazes met, the black-haired girl slightly opened her small mouth, her facial expression freezing as if she had glimpsed something unspeakable! ¡°This¡­¡± The black-haired girl suddenly froze entirely, showing a very conflicted expression. Finally, after three seconds of calm thought, the black-haired girl took a deep breath and said coldly: ¡°Little Chef, come to my room now.¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi furrowed his brows, looking at his white, gold-trimmed Chef uniform. I am a Chef, not a host, right? Did she just request me? Chapter 165 - 165 - 144 Long Time No See Chapter 165 ¨C 144 Long Time No See Chen Qi lowered her head and looked at the black-haired girl on her chest, tugging at the tuft of hair sticking up on her head. Her friend, who usually loved reading books on dissection and studying sea beasts, suddenly spoke such forceful words. There was no reason for it¡­ Chen Qi suddenly had a bold idea¡ªwas the black-haired girl in her arms trying to insult her by claiming her prey? Chen Qi leaned down and whispered in the black-haired girl¡¯s ear: ¡°Do you want to dissect him~¡± Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð The Black-eyed Captain felt a chill in his heart and immediately intervened to smooth things over: ¡°Guest, this is a famous chef hired for our ship, a chef from the Water Elf dining boat, not a crew member, so unfortunately we can¡¯t¡­¡± Chen Qi was the chef he had hired, not a professionally trained ¡¯night companion.¡¯ The Black-eyed Captain tried to speak up for Chen Qi, but his voice grew fainter and fainter, as if he was shrinking into the ground. Although he was a somewhat famous captain, he held no sway in front of the two esteemed third-tier Transcendents. ¡°No way¡­¡± Chen Qi looked into the black-haired girl¡¯s eyes, feeling an ominous sensation. At that moment, the black-haired girl tried to hide her excitement as she spoke to Chen Qi: ¡°You must be a Transcendent of the ¡¯Shadow Cup¡¯ phase. I mean no offense; I just want you to come to my room to finalize a deal involving Skill Cards.¡± Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð The black-haired girl put away the Skill Card she was holding, stood up, and straightened her skirt. A Skill Card transaction that needed to be done in a room? It smelled of lies¡­ Chen Qi looked around. On this boat, apart from Chen Qi, the old man in the cloak on the ground could very well be one of their group. Three third-tier Transcendents¡ªif he flatly refused, it would only make things more complicated. And, if there truly was trouble, escaping on the way might be the better choice. To make sure Chen Qi would agree to come, the black-haired girl added: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you won¡¯t be disappointed by this deal. The Skill Cards you get from me will be thirty percent cheaper than the market price.¡± Thirty percent cheaper? Why? Chen Qi shook his head. He had no choice but to follow the black-haired girl, leaving the banquet hall and passing through the narrow corridor. Even through the thick shipboards, he could still feel the howling of the wind and the rainstorm. However, at that moment, Chen Qi focused all his attention on the footsteps of the girl ahead. Tap, tap, tap¡ª Most people were in the banquet hall. Despite the storm outside, the corridor felt eerily quiet. Chen Qi discreetly took a beast-hunting pistol from his backpack card and hid it under his clothes, ready to fight if needed. ¡°Miss, may I ask what you are doing?¡± ¡°Trading cards, while also confirming something.¡± Confirming something? No way¡­ Chen Qi looked at the person in front of him, feeling an inexplicable sense of familiarity. The black-haired girl stopped walking. They had reached her room. ¡°Follow me.¡± She used a key to open the door; inside was a small single room with just a simple bed and a desk. Chen Qi took a deep breath and walked into the room. Bang! The door closed behind them. Just as the black-haired girl was about to take off her shoes and bend down¡­ Whoosh! She suddenly twisted to the side and turned around with both hands reaching out, aiming to grab Chen Qi¡¯s head! An ambush! Her technique was a controlling move, not intended to kill, but it implied absolute confidence in her strength. Although it was not meant to harm, it was still incredibly fast! Chen Qi instinctively stepped back to dodge the grab. Bang! The black-haired girl¡¯s hands missed their target, and her bloodshot eyes filled with shock. He had actually anticipated the ambush! ¡°Is it really not so¡­¡± She turned her hands and said softly: ¡°I just needed to confirm one thing, which requires a look at your back. Please cooperate.¡± The agility of the person in front of him was strong, but his movements were reckless¡ªnothing yet unmanageable. Besides, this voice was different from what he had heard back in the banquet hall. Look at my back? His back bore the pattern of the Sea Beast¡¯s disease¡­ Chen Qi, puzzled, knew that only a few people were aware of the disease on his back. Besides, the voice he had heard earlier in the banquet hall was a disguised one. This voice, it sounds like Little Crow¡­ Little Crow! Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly narrowed, his mind roiling tumultuously. The face before him differed significantly from that of Little Crow as he remembered. Moreover, encountering someone on a cruise ship who knew his secret was truly beyond Chen Qi¡¯s expectations. The other party gave him no chance to think. ¡°A truly skilled second-order Transcendent shouldn¡¯t be like this¡­¡± Little Crow shifted her stance and threw a fierce high kick, her right leg shooting straight like a sharp scalpel toward Chen Qi¡¯s chin. Boom! Chen Qi mobilized his Qi Power, blocking the kick with his hand in advance, neutralizing the strike. Third-tier Cup Phase, experimental subject of the potion! Though she looked like a frail young girl from her external appearance, her strength as a Cup Phase professional could compare to that of a bear! And that was just her strength in her normal state without any potion. Unfortunately, her way of attacking had too many flaws; she wasn¡¯t skilled in combat, and she had no desire to kill. The moment Chen Qi resisted that strike, he grabbed her foot and leveraged a twist. ¡°!¡± Little Crow immediately retracted her leg, stabilizing her stance. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi pursued his advantage, fiercely unleashing another savage kick, this time targeting her abdomen. The speed was so great that it produced a sharp sonic boom in the air! Boom! The kick landed heavily on her abdomen. Caught off guard, Little Crow was slammed against the room¡¯s wall. The entire room seemed to shudder violently for a moment, and a noticeable crack appeared on the wall. Struck in the abdomen, yet not even a scream was issued; such was the defense of a third-order Transcendent. Although the blow did not cause actual damage, it successfully created distance, putting Chen Qi in a safer position. At the same time, it also managed to calm the frenzied Little Crow. Normally, Little Crow wouldn¡¯t be so reckless as to suddenly use a control skill to forcefully inspect Chen Qi¡¯s back. Little Crow looked at Chen Qi, her face filled with disbelief that her attack had been blocked. Without taking any potions, her combat power was still too weak. A second-order Transcendent with very quick reactions¡­ ¡°Could such a huge change really happen in such a short time? Could it be that it¡¯s just a resemblance?¡± Little Crow muttered to herself; when she first saw Chen Qi, she thought she had seen the assistant who had disappeared into the sea. More than ten days ago, Little Crow had believed Chen Qi was dead, with only the Black-eyed Captain still desperately searching. A person supposed to be dead, suddenly appearing before her with a new identity. The impact of this event was immensely huge! Therefore, she uncharacteristically abandoned her usual composure. However, it wasn¡¯t uncommon for two people to look very similar. Additionally, Chen Qi had changed his clothes, his nutrition had improved, and he had undergone two Transcendent advancements. Chen Qi¡¯s current state, compared to his impoverished appearance when he first went to sea, was completely different. Not to mention, memories could be deceiving. But that pattern on the back would not lie. That¡¯s why she wanted to lure Chen Qi to her room, to check his back and confirm the matter. Yet, to her surprise, the Transcendent before her, whether in terms of reactions or combat skills, resembled a Transcendent who had been trained from a young age. Could it be? Was he really a genuine second-order Transcendent, not her weak assistant infected by the Sea Beast? Did I recognize the wrong person? Little Crow felt a bit dizzy, unsure of what to think. The blocked Little Crow took a deep breath, attempting to remain calm. Just to confirm his identity, she had forcibly pulled him to her room and attacked him. How was this different from that perverted Siren! What am I really doing¡­ Now, she needed to think of a way to resolve this¡­ Little Crow took another deep breath, thinking rapidly. Could it be that she would have to knock him out and use the Physical Memory Erasure Technique? However, in the next second, her pupils suddenly contracted, her entire body shuddered. She saw that underneath his clothes, a Collector¡¯s Gun was already aimed at her chest. Chen Qi took a deep breath: ¡°Sister Crow, long time no see.¡± Chapter 166 - 166 - 145: Back from the Dead Chapter 166 ¨C 145: Back from the Dead It wasn¡¯t someone who looked similar, nor was it a ghost, but a truly existing person¡­ ¡°I¡­¡± Little Raven¡¯s lips quivered slightly, wanting to say something, but having too many thoughts to express, they all jammed in her throat, and ultimately, nothing came out. The ailing assistant on the Sawshark had not only survived but had also become a somewhat famous chef. And, a Second-order Transcendent capable of fighting. Moreover, she even kept an expensive, cute Water Elf! Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Little Raven twirled her jet-black hair with her fingers and finally said: ¡°I need some silence¡­¡± Seeing Little Raven abandon her odd ideas, Chen Qi put away his gun and sighed deeply. As an executive of the Black Whale Group involved in many crucial events in the vast oceans, as long as he didn¡¯t leave the Witch Sea, their meeting was inevitable. But after she took off her mask, was this what she looked like? Chen Qi shook his head, gazing at the girl in front of him. It was the first time he had seen Little Raven with her mask off. Her youthful, egg-shaped face, red pupils threaded with blood vessels, and loosely hanging, long straight black hair. Even paired with the dark circles of a workhorse, the unhappy corners of her lips, and a bit of blood at the corners of her mouth, she was still very cute, like a sulky little black cat. The skilled Siren, using sophisticated makeup techniques, accentuated Little Raven¡¯s facial features and covered the scars on her face, making her appear more like a misinformed, wealthy young miss. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð In his memory, Little Raven was always in a masked state. Photo fraud! She looked nothing like the photos on forums and in the Bounty Order¡­ Chen Qi leaned against the wall, arms crossed. Based on what he knew, Little Raven probably wouldn¡¯t reveal his identity. By that time, who would threaten whom was still uncertain. Chen Qi contemplated the possibilities for him to escape. Without taking drugs, the combat capability of a drug-test subject wasn¡¯t strong. Even if there was no hope of defeating the opponent, with the Deep Sea Water Elf and Residual Fire Touch, as well as darkness to hide in, he could still escape smoothly. With the Deep Sea Water Elf, even without a ship, he could live in the sea. Was she really resurrected? Little Raven scratched her hair, still somewhat astonished. The current situation of Chen Qi, compared to that of her former assistant, was indeed too different. Little Raven furrowed her brow, sat down at her work desk, and slapped her own cheeks hard, turning them red. Calm down! Calm down! Calm down! Calm down! Isn¡¯t it just a person who died and mysteriously came back to life? What¡¯s so shocking about that? No, still can¡¯t calm down, what am I even doing¡­ Little Raven¡¯s emotions were hard to calm. She organized her words: ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Just call me Little Chef, or you can call me Assistant, it¡¯s been a long time, it seems we¡¯re both doing quite well, Raven¡­ sister.¡± Chen Qi struggled to say the last word, ¡¯sister¡¯. After Little Raven took off her mask, it was really hard for him to call her ¡¯sister¡¯. But he had no choice, both by seniority and strength, he indeed should call Little Raven his sister. Somewhat famous Transcendent chef¡­ Little Raven got straight to the point: ¡°So Assistant, how did you survive that situation?¡± In Little Raven¡¯s view, this was the first time she had seen Chen Qi alive since leaving the Sawshark! This is hard to explain¡­ Chen Qi organized his words: ¡°Willpower, I drifted alone on the vast ocean, finally returned to my hometown, and, fortunately, upon returning and due to the Crack Tide, I became a chef, and, fortunately, advanced to second-tier.¡± Willpower¡­ Little Raven bowed her head, glancing at Chen Qi with the corner of her eye. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, navigating that small boat on the vast sea, constantly facing waves and storms, as well as monsters from the depths, was a true test of mettle. Without strong psychological quality, it was simply impossible to survive. In the process of fighting against sea beasts and storms, he must have grown a great deal, ¡°Once he reaches the shore, with his inspiration, and his ruthless approach to monsters¡­¡± Little Raven fell into contemplation. Although it was hard to believe, under the Crack Tide, as long as one successfully reached the shore and was a bit lucky, becoming a Second-order Transcendent was not impossible. In the midst of the tide, even the lowest wanderer, in the chaotic sea, had a chance to become a legend, a transcendent level that even nobles had to pay a huge price to achieve. Moreover, in her eyes, Chen Qi was indeed a promising young man. Thinking about it, Little Raven¡¯s world-weary face rarely curved into a faint smile. In her life, which was as disappointing as that of a rat¡¯s, parents, relatives, and friends always mysteriously disappeared from her life, becoming more and more blurred along with her memories. Recently, she¡¯d also encountered some troublesome matters. Those damned men and women, Black Hunter and Flower Witch, defeated Kuang Sha, ruining the plans of the Black Whale Group! Moreover, that despicable Black Hunter even found the Black Whale Blood and handed it over to the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, causing the Sea Demon Gorge branch to start researching Black Whale Blood as well. Due to Black Hunter¡¯s fame, the Black Whale Group also decided to accelerate their research on the Black Whale Blood. The research on Black Whale Blood, puzzlingly, just got swept up! And she was one of those caught up in it. Her superior in the Black Whale Group demanded that she produce a higher purity Black Whale Blood within a month, to be used for a special ritual. She really wanted to punch that Black Hunter and the Witch¡­ Little Raven complained in her mind. But thankfully, a concubine she quite liked miraculously resurrected, which was indeed good news. A piece of news worth drinking to celebrate. Life¡¯s joys always come from some unexpected little things¡­ Little Raven blinked, her voice softened a bit: ¡°My assistant, in the depths of that sea beast¡¯s cave, what exactly is in that chest?¡± Knowing that the Black-eyed Captain, to now, had still kept it a secret from everyone, continuously roaming the sea, desperately searching for traces of Chen Qi, all for the item in the chest. More than ten days ago, Little Raven thought Chen Qi was thoroughly dead, and while worshipping her mother, she also burned a flower for Chen Qi. On the Sawshark, the Black-eyed Captain was the only one who from beginning to end firmly believed Chen Qi was still alive! His obsessiveness even led the Black Glove to decide to temporarily revoke his captaincy. Asking about this¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: ¡°Similar to pale scale fruits, a fishing skill card, and quite a few jewels, which is why I was able to get through many cracks.¡± ¡°Huh? Just this?¡± Little Raven was incredulous: ¡°Pale scale fruits, you actually use such a rare transcendent fruit for comparison, the treasure of the Blood-eyed Wall, could it be that you got the weapon of the Deep Sea Hunter?¡± ¡°No, not at all.¡± Chen Qi answered truthfully. Not telling me the truth, huh¡­ Little Raven smiled, not delving deeper. If it were a one-time consumable item, it would have been used up already, and it would be of no use to her. If it were other transcendent weapons or equipment, what would that have to do with her, a drug-addicted berserk warrior? Besides, that treasure was not hers to claim. She glanced at the stack of newspapers on the table. Little Raven pulled out a stack of skill cards from under her clothes and flicked through the cards: ¡°All right, let¡¯s continue our deal, trading these skill cards. Little boss of the Water Elf Dining Boat, you must have made quite a lot of money, right?¡± Chapter 167 - 167 - 146: Envy Chapter 167 ¨C 146: Envy The storm outside the house grew fiercer, and the sizzling sounds of flames could faintly be heard. The little raven, like a card-shuffling mage, displayed the Skill Cards in her hand. She herself was a Transcendent of the Shadow Armor, and had just been promoted to an officer in the Black Whale Group. The extraordinary resources available to an officer of the Black Whale Group far exceeded his imagination. With a light wave of her small hand, the little raven displayed six Shadow Image Skill Cards. Chen Qi scrutinized his options carefully. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Even a powerful Shadow Image Skill Card would cost over two million Shell Coins after a discount of thirty percent! He only had five million Shell Coins in cash, so he couldn¡¯t afford them all. Moreover, although he had eliminated the side effects of using too many Skill Cards, blindly absorbing knowledge could still lead to the madness of obsessively pursuing book-related skills. Chen Qi¡¯s index finger moved over the cards, examining each in turn. Shadow Flow Dance, a Floral Appearance Shadow Image Skill Card, summons two dark shadows that mimic one¡¯s movements and dance wildly, inflicting heavy spiritual attacks. It requires mastery of advanced dance skills, and a slight understanding of either Floral Appearance or Shadow Image. Shadow Soldier Creation, a Hammer Shadow Image Skill Card, that can refine negative emotions and materials from shadow demons to create one¡¯s own shadow soldiers. It requires a small amount of understanding of either Shadow Image or Hammer Phase and knowledge of prerequisite techniques like ¡¯Elemental Extraction¡¯ and ¡¯Elemental Formation¡¯. Twisted Crawling, an Illusory Shadow Image Skill Card that sacrifices half of one¡¯s spiritual value to crawl on the ground emitting a shrieking wail, scaring away enemies. It requires belief in the principles of Shadow and has no other conditions for use. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shadow Armor, a Blade Shadow Image Skill Card that represents an advanced form of Qi Power, converting Qi Power into a stronger dark Qi Power and enhancing one¡¯s defensive capabilities. It requires mastery of Qi Power and a small amount of Shadow Image understanding. Shadow Step, a Lantern Shadow Image Skill Card that is a movement technique class skill. It significantly improves agility and requires a small amount of Shadow Image understanding, Qi Power, and 18 agility points. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Dark Spear, a Shadow Image Skill Card that allows one to conjure a dark long spear out of thin air. It requires a small amount of Shadow Image understanding and meditation techniques. Chen Qi made his selection. Shadow Flow Dance, though powerful, is better suited to professions such as dancers, which has nothing to do with me. While the Shadow Soldier is nice, mastering it for practical use requires too many prerequisite conditions. Twisted Crawling is an extremely underpowered skill on its own and is only of some use when one takes the sinister path of evolving into a dark creature. The Shadow Spear is an attack technique for First Order Transcendents, and in terms of power, it¡¯s nowhere near as effective as bullets. In the end, Chen Qi focused on Shadow Armor and Shadow Step. The Shadow Armor is an advanced use of Qi Power, focusing on enhancing the defensive capabilities of Qi Power. As a close-combat Transcendent, Chen Qi has a strong constitution but lacks defensive skills. With Shadow Armor, he could greatly improve his own defense. An excellent Skill Card that compensated for his weak defense. Shadow Step, too, was a quite impressive movement skill. In player guides, movement technique skills and perception skills are essential for Second Order Transcendents and are important ways to improve agility. Both of these Skill Cards must be pretty expensive¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment, then pointed with his index finger: ¡°I¡¯ll take these two.¡± The little raven pinched the cards between two fingers and flicked them into Chen Qi¡¯s hand: ¡°Your breathing techniques are well-practiced; these two Skill Cards are indeed suitable for you. Let me think, two and a half million Shell Coins for one, five million Shell Coins for both. If you don¡¯t have enough money right now, you can always pay later.¡± Five million Shell Coins¡­ Chen Qi blinked, pausing his search through his backpack card. These two Skill Cards were very practical and would easily fetch at least ten million Shell Coins on the market! The price of five million Shell Coins meant they were practically half off! The little raven gathered up the other cards: ¡°No need to pay with goods; if you can¡¯t afford it, you can owe it for now.¡± The little raven pondered; for a Chef, to come up with five million Shell Coins all at once was indeed an almost insurmountable challenge. Chen Qi confirmed: ¡°Are you sure about the five million? Isn¡¯t that too cheap?¡± Cheap? Do you really have that much cash? Little Raven rubbed her temples: ¡°Because of the Black Whale Blood, and that Black Hunter, my mental state hasn¡¯t been normal lately, consider it an apology for just having attacked you.¡± ¡°Moreover, there aren¡¯t many buyers for the Shadow Image Skill Card, and selling it is a troublesome matter in itself.¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, he took out a pile of shiny Shell Coins from his backpack card and quickly counted them. Ten thousand, twenty thousand, thirty thousand, one hundred thousand¡­ Chen Qi stacked the five million Shell Coins neatly and handed them to Little Raven. The hard-earned money was quickly depleted. ¡°Huh?¡± Little Raven took the hefty sum of Shell Coins and blinked. The chef in front of her could actually come up with five million Shell Coins in cash! Do chefs make that much money? Little Raven stared at Chen Qi for a long time, in a daze. ¡°How nice¡­¡± Little Raven couldn¡¯t help saying it out loud. She was like a young girl who had been bedridden for years, slumped on her sickbed, watching her peers make noise and enjoy their youth outside the window. Although it was hard to believe, at this moment, facing Chen Qi who was less powerful than her, all she felt was sheer envy. No pressure from parents, no oppression from superiors, no cunning rivalries among friends, no hostility from Black Hunters or witches, sailing the seas to one¡¯s heart¡¯s desire. Most importantly, delicious food every day! A carefree life, carefree sailing¡­ Little Raven¡¯s lips curled into a smile, which vanished in an instant. Chen Qi miraculously escaped from the Black Whale Group, but she hadn¡¯t. Using the opportunity, she took out something resembling a radio from her backpack card and began to fiddle with it. Chen Qi wasn¡¯t idle either; he directly used two Skill Cards. The cards dissolved at his fingertips, merging into his bloodstream. [You have mastered Shadow Feet Lv1] [You have mastered Shadow Armor Lv1] A surge of heat spread rapidly throughout his body¡­ Chen Qi operated the Spiritual Power within his body, and some black Qi Power appeared on his limbs. Both were upgradable skills, with a maximum level of three! Relying on the accumulation from missions, he now had 8000 Spiritual Points. Upgrading Shadow Feet and Shadow Armor to Lv3 would each require 3000 Spiritual Points. Upgrade! The six thousand Spiritual Points he had saved up vanished in an instant. [Your Shadow Armor has been upgraded to Lv3, increasing the sturdiness of the Shadow Qi Power, and also, your defense has become much more stylish.] [Your Shadow Feet has been upgraded to Lv3, movement technique enhanced, agility increased by +7 points.] Chen Qi felt the vast Extraordinary Power coursing through his body. Second-tier Skill Cards, like the Meditation Technique and Body Forging Skill, also required a period of time to master fully after use, to unleash their real power. Tap tap tap! Chen Qi frowned and looked at Little Raven before him. He saw that Little Raven had taken out a radio at some point and was busily tinkering with it. She was¡­ Chen Qi remembered that the radio in her hands was an Extraordinary Prop for supernatural communication. Chapter 168 - 168 - 147: Are You Also a Lord of the Near Seas? Chapter 168 ¨C 147: Are You Also a Lord of the Near Seas? Chen Qi was startled. This woman, she was conducting secret espionage work right in front of him! Carrying out such confidential work right in front of me, Little Crow, is this really okay? Little Crow frowned, sweat beads rolling down her forehead as she continually twisted the strange buttons on the radio, transmitting information out across the nearby sea. The Sirens were always close to her, and now, she had finally found an opportunity to transmit the information! Tick tock tick tock! Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Finally, she pressed the activation button on the radio. Sent¡­ Little Crow heaved a long sigh, her risky task for the day was complete. With this, the pressing demands from above would stop now¡­ Little Crow felt a huge weight lift off her heart, Chen Qi curiously asked: ¡°What is this?¡± This was a type of encrypted communication, he could only make out the words ¡°deep sea¡± and ¡°ritual¡± from the rotating buttons. Chen Qi tried to recall. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One of the Black Whale Group¡¯s objectives in counterattacking the nearby sea, aside from gaining first-hand updates on the crack, was to conduct various rituals to seek protection from special entities. However, these summons often resulted in the emergence of some bloodthirsty, twisted creatures. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Little Crow turned her head slightly, her lips curving into a devilish smile: ¡°Curiosity killed the cat, this is some confidential information sent to the Black Whale Group. You wouldn¡¯t want to know, nor should you try to guess.¡± Chen Qi muttered, ¡°Dangerous¡­¡± The more dangerous it was, the more it thrilled him. Little Crow clapped her hands: ¡°Alright, we should head back to the banquet hall now, it¡¯s been over ten minutes. If we don¡¯t return now, we might be misunderstood.¡± Then, Little Crow quickly straightened her clothes, making sure there was nothing odd on them. ¡°Are we just going out like this? Aren¡¯t you going to make me do something?¡± Chen Qi asked again. Under these circumstances, it felt strange that Little Crow wasn¡¯t making him do something. Suddenly, Little Crow blinked and seemed to come to a realization: ¡°Oh right, I have something on you!¡± Having something on someone and not doing something about it always felt odd! ¡°¡­¡± A storyline of threats¡­ Chen Qi felt somewhat relieved in his heart. As long as he wasn¡¯t attacked simultaneously, with the help of deep sea water elves, he had the capability to escape in the ocean. Moreover, if Little Crow really threatened him, he could reveal that she was an undercover. At that point, it wasn¡¯t certain who would be afraid of whom. Little Crow fell into deep thought: ¡°If one day I run out of money, I might come asking you for it, and also, if one day, you see my obituary in the newspaper¡­¡± Little Crow stared at the door in front of her, as if she saw her childhood and the time she spent preparing at the florist. After becoming an officer, she had lost all freedom; only by firmly grasping Black Whale could she survive in the tumultuous tide. Clap! Little Crow pondered for a long while, then suddenly clapped her hands: ¡°Help me go to Moonstone City Water Flower Street¡¯s florist, buy sixteen bouquets of flowers.¡± Obituary, buy sixteen bouquets of flowers? Chen Qi scratched his head, asking: ¡°Why sixteen?¡± ¡°Because I liked the year I was sixteen, that year I was preparing for the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s exam, and my mother was still alive.¡± Then, uncharacteristically, Little Crow said: ¡°My former assistant, no, the little chef at the Water Elf restaurant, although I don¡¯t know your background, the most important preparation for the future in this vast ocean is to make arrangements for your own memorial day. I¡¯ve seen too many patients who, just before they die, suddenly remember they still had many things left undone. On the ocean, one could die at any moment; you might even encounter a near-sea overlord on a safe route.¡± ¡°Therefore, heirlooms, last words, wills, you should prepare all these¡­¡± Memorial day, buying flowers, heirlooms¡­ Chen Qi frowned. What exactly is on the mind of this young doctor every day? Little Crow, though young, was inherently resigned, a typical pessimist. However, being a double agent, the probability of death was indeed very high. ¡°I understand.¡± Chen Qi agreed to her request. Buying sixteen bouquets of flowers was not a difficult task. He had originally thought that discovering his real identity, Little Crow would react more intensely, such as blackmailing him to carry out some confidential spy tasks. Hearing the affirmative answer, Little Crow put her hands behind her back and smiled slightly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, what are the chances of encountering a near-sea overlord in life? Little chef, I hope your Water Elf restaurant continues to thrive.¡± ¡°Sure, Little Crow.¡± ¡°Hm? ¡¯Little¡¯? Am I that small? Anyway, let¡¯s part here, little chef.¡± ¡°Little Crow, isn¡¯t there anything else you want to say?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡­ ¡­ The two returned to the banquet hall. At this moment, the dealings in the banquet hall were heating up even more. Little Raven kept their agreement and returned to her spot, flipping through ¡°Encyclopedia of Sea Beasts: Uses of Slimes.¡± As a deep-sea enthusiast, she couldn¡¯t help but steal a glance at Chen Qi, and the deep-sea water elf perched on his head. This thing looks like a deep-sea slime¡­ Little Raven was filled with envy. Darn, why did I say goodbye just like that! Why was I in such a hurry to come back! Little Raven roared inside her head as she suddenly realized, she hadn¡¯t checked the condition of the sea beast behind Chen Qi! How could this man, stricken with a sea beast¡¯s disease, still be alive! As a deep-sea aficionado and a doctor, she still had so much to do! Regret! Utter regret! Little Raven slumped wearily onto the table. ¡°Still short on money¡­¡± Chen Qi leaned against the entrance of the banquet hall, pondering about buying a boat after coming ashore. ¡°Chef, thank you for your help, I apologize, we were inconsiderate, exposing you to such danger,¡± the Captain with golden teeth ran over, handed Chen Qi a million shell coins, doubling the agreed reward as an apology! Doubling! Chen Qi counted it. Upon returning, after selling off various things he owned, he should still be able to gather around ten million shell coins. With this one million, that would make it eleven million shell coins. Chen Qi¡¯s goal wasn¡¯t grand, he simply wanted to buy a large travel houseboat. On the boat, it would be sufficient to have a separate bedroom, dining room, restroom, and a ¡¯courtyard¡¯ for basking in the sun. If possible, he would also add a room for the water elf and the little sea witch. If he wanted to ensure the speed of the boat, it seemed his budget was still a bit short¡­ Chen Qi sighed. ¡°Hey! Little chef, you¡¯re quite rich, aren¡¯t you!¡± Just then, the Siren came over again, swaying her wine glass. This creature below is still watching me¡­ Chen Qi looked up. He really didn¡¯t understand why the Siren was keeping an eye on him. The Siren came closer: ¡°Little chef, we¡¯ve now entered the coastal waters. You must have always been doing business in coastal waters, without any experience in the Crack Sea,¡± Chen Qi replied, ¡°Actually, I¡¯ve been to the Crack Sea¡­¡± The Siren became more interested: ¡°Oh? Then do you know about the sea witches? My singing is just as enchanting as that of a sea witch, would you like to listen to it?¡± The Siren cleared her throat. She was extremely bored now and desperately seeking some fun, such as harassing the man in front of her right in front of Little Raven! She found it very exhilarating! Moreover, for some reason, she always felt that the man in front of her was no ordinary person! Chen Qi looked at the Siren speechlessly, wishing he could let her listen to his ¡°Song of Death.¡± He now understood why so many players on the forums wanted to kill the Siren! He will surely not refuse my singing, since I¡¯m so beautiful¡­ The Siren pulled out her violin, ready to play an Enchanting Song. Kid! Surrender to the allure of my voice and the hem of my pomegranate dress! The Enchanting Song, with Chen Qi¡¯s mental resistance, was something he could easily withstand. But, contrary to Chen Qi¡¯s expectation, amid the roaring of great waves, he couldn¡¯t hear the Siren¡¯s singing at all. Boom! A loud booming sound shattered the lively atmosphere of the banquet hall. ¡°We¡¯ve collided! They¡¯re here! Ghosts, they¡¯re here!¡± At the entrance, a sailor was screaming hysterically. Everyone abruptly turned towards the direction of the main door. ¡°Damn, have we been caught up to then!¡± The Captain with golden teeth pulled out an imitation Magic Bullet Company Gatling gun: ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, please protect your belongings!¡± Green flames, like a tide, pushed open the door and surged into the banquet hall: Crack! Crack! Amid the green flames, a large number of white pirate skeletons burning with green fire appeared. In an instant, the banquet hall was overrun with white skeletons. From the blazing green fire, a massive green fire skeleton captain emerged behind the Siren, and with a huge ship anchor in hand, he fiercely smashed it onto the floor. He roared fiercely, with green flames spouting from his spine: ¡°The future king of this sea area, the lord of the nearshore has arrived! Hand over everything you have!¡± You¡¯re also the lord of the nearshore? Chen Qi looked at the nearly two meters tall green fire skeleton captain. The Crack Sea disaster, green fire ghost pirate ship, a calamity on the sea that loved to rob and aimed to become the lord of the nearshore. A slight smile curled up on Chen Qi¡¯s lips. This was quite a worthy prey. Chapter 169 - 169 - 148: Energy Core Chapter 169 ¨C 148: Energy Core Green flames spread at an astonishing rate, severing the keys of a piano with their heat, crackling and hissing like the battle song of pirates storming a town. The reflection of the flames flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he stepped back and quietly observed. On gaming forums, there was an abundance of complaints about the ghost of green fire. The ghost fire from the Blade Phase crack of the ¡°Demon Island Pirates¡± was a natural disaster caused by a complete distortion, notorious in the early stages of the Witch Sea for its many disgusting mechanics. They were greedy and cruel, they were essentially monsters from the crack. It had two particularly nasty traits. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð First, the ability to resurrect multiple times. Second, it stole and then fled, unlike most monsters. The pirates of the Ghost Ship were extremely good at escaping, and they taunted during the process. Countless players had their hard-earned possessions stolen away down to their last pair of underwear by just one encounter with the green fire ghost ship. To exact revenge, players had organized campaigns against the green fire ghost ship. But in the end, due to its many disgusting mechanics, players exhausted much effort and failed to defeat the green fire ghost ship. Self-proclaimed as the lord of the nearby seas, the green fire ghost ship met its fate one stormy night when it was about to advance in rank, unfortunately encountering a major storm and the overlord of the nearby seas. In the end, the once dominant ship was devoured by a sea beast. Chen Qi reminisced for a moment. The green fire ghost ship¡¯s two energy cores were extremely rare treasures. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð They even had the capability to reshape the ship! Whether used as the core of a ship or the engine core of ships, airships, or even Mechas, they were considered perfect. This was why he saw the green fire ghost ship as prey. The towering ghost ship¡¯s captain expelled a passionate flame: ¡°Minions! Engage them!¡± Screech! Screech! Screech! From within the green flames, a thousand pirate skeletons suddenly surged toward the assembled crowd. The pirate skeletons stuffed all the gold and silver treasures they saw into their bags. At this moment, everyone had finished loading their bullets. ¡°Damned skeletons!¡± ¡°Damn it, you dare touch my newly bought bag!¡± Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang! Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang! Under the sheer suppression of firepower, the pirate skeletons struck by heavy bullets turned into white skeletal fragments, scattering across the banquet hall. The entire banquet hall quickly filled with heaps of white bones. Everyone took a breath. Though the number of skeletons was large, not a single skeleton could withstand a single bullet. However, the ghost ship captain in front of Chen Qi flicked a skeletal finger lightly: ¡°My undying crew! Heed the call of the Sea Goddess, arise!¡± Under the influence of an ancient power, the fallen skeletons creaked, their broken pieces reassembling, and they quickly stood up again. Crack! Crack! Seizing the time it took to reload, the skeletons charged again, devouring the flesh and blood of the people and frantically plundering the possessions on them. Blood scattered across the banquet hall. ¡°Undying skeletons, so it¡¯s this again¡­¡± Chen Qi surveyed the scene before him. Unlike common cracks, during a disaster crack, unless one possessed a special identification skill, people would not receive any inspirational prompts. And the green fire ghost ship was exactly a disaster crack that could easily kill upon first encounter without any prior intelligence. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was primarily why it was so complained about by players due to its powerful resurrection ability. As long as they were in the midst of the green ghostly fire, the skeletons regenerated incessantly like a tide, needing only a second. That green flame was truly the most dangerous aspect of the green fire ghost ship! And the green fire originated from the energy core of the ghost ship. Therefore, rather than killing the skeletons, the correct method should be to extinguish the fire and destroy the core. It seemed there was no scholar who knew this, or any Transcendent with identification abilities aboard this ship¡­ Chen Qi scanned the people around him. All their eyes were captivated by the endlessly regenerating skeletons. ¡°There are indeed many fat sheep on this ship!¡± The ghost ship captain, spewing green fire, fiercely grabbed the huge ship anchor in his hand, looking for his prey. He glanced at the two people in front of him. A chef and a miss in a blue dress. No matter how one looked, it seemed that the miss had more transcendent items and money on her! As the captain of the Ghost Ship, he had to steal the most valuable items! It¡¯s you, Siren! ¡°Take this, my anchor!¡± The captain grasped the anchor with both hands, leaned forward, and thrust at Siren. Facing the attack of the Ghost Captain, Siren turned around unhurriedly: ¡°Hmm, little brother, you seem scared, don¡¯t be, sister will protect you~¡± Just as the anchor was about to hit, Siren gently lifted her right hand. Boom! A thunderous noise reverberated through the hall! It was seen that Siren¡¯s delicate hand effortlessly blocked the two-meter-tall Ghost Captain¡¯s anchor attack. Although the green fire ghost ship was quite disgusting, the captain¡¯s strength himself wasn¡¯t strong. As a Third-tier Transcendent, Siren could easily withstand the Ghost Captain¡¯s attack. However, Siren, preoccupied with finding amusement, didn¡¯t notice that some tiny green flames had appeared on her blue dress. Chen Qi reminded: ¡°That¡­¡± Siren¡¯s fingers dug into the anchor: ¡°Don¡¯t talk, little chef, watch me perform!¡± Such a confident woman; undoubtedly, the brains of the Black Whale Group¡¯s officers weren¡¯t quite right¡­ Chen Qi was speechless. Suddenly, a lightning-like glint flashed through the skeleton eyes of the Ghost Captain. His whole body surged like steam, emitting a vast amount of green fire, pressing down fiercely. In a swoosh! Siren¡¯s high heels cracked open. ¡°Such immense power!¡± Siren¡¯s dress was eroded by the green flames, even oozing fresh blood. Regardless, the Ghost Captain was the core of the Blade Phase disaster; it was too arrogant to think she could block him with just one hand! ¡°Fish scales!¡± Blue fish scales began to appear on Siren¡¯s skin, and the strength of her body notably increased several-fold. Whoosh! Amid the blustering wind, Siren¡¯s right fist shot out, penetrating through the Ghost Captain¡¯s chest. However, a skeleton has neither heart nor flesh, so such an attack couldn¡¯t kill it! The bones of the Ghost Captain continually collided, releasing a mocking laughter, ridiculing the person in front of him. He spat out green flames: ¡°Nice attack! But I¡¯ll take your treasures!¡± Siren suddenly realized something, she immediately turned back and looked at her dress. The backpack card hidden deep in her dress had been stolen by the skeleton! In that backpack card were all her important belongings! ¡°Damn it!¡± Siren could no longer maintain her ladylike facade; she activated her Spiritual Vision, and like a stray dog breaking free, she furiously chased the skeleton amidst the ghostly fires, frantically searching for the thief who had stolen her backpack card. Seeing Siren¡¯s disheveled state, Chen Qi immediately thought of the players chasing the Ghost Ship en masse. Not like the usual pirate robbery. Normally, when two ships engaged in battle, only one ship would survive. But as a notorious shell disaster, the green fire ghost, as the Ghost Ship, aimed only to rob! Steal and then flee, that was the standard maneuver of the Ghost Ship! As Siren left, the Ghost Captain picked up the bones from the ground, placing them at his own chest. Even a Third-tier Transcendent could not avoid their fate of being robbed in these nearby seas. At this pace, becoming the overlord of the nearby seas was only a matter of time¡­ The Ghost Captain looked at the chaotic hall before him, spread his arms as if embracing the moon. Then, a fierce green flame appeared on the Ghost Captain¡¯s face, and he fixed his gaze on Chen Qi: ¡°Time¡¯s almost up, it¡¯s about time for the last order.¡± Chapter 170 - 170 - 149: There’s Old Six! Chapter 170 ¨C 149: There¡¯s Old Six! ¡°` A small chef probably has nothing of much value on him, even if we robbed him of everything, there wouldn¡¯t be much to gain. The Ghost Ship captain lifted the anchor and said indifferently: ¡°Kid, make your move.¡± Chen Qi silently stared at the Ghost Ship captain before him. Just moments ago, he had roughly calculated the Ghost Ship captain¡¯s strength. This monster¡¯s power and speed were much stronger than those of the Crack¡¯s Lost Ones. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Its strength was at the level of a C-tier Crack monster. But the real difficulty lay in the mechanism of the Green Fire Ghost Ship. As long as the engine core of the Ghost Ship remained, the pirate skeletons could be endlessly revived. Even a Third-tier Transcendent would die in the relentless grind of battle due to physical exhaustion. Therefore, to defeat the Green Fire Ghost Ship, the correct choice would be to find the core of the Ghost Ship and either destroy it or take it away. The Ghost Ship was indeed the key to this natural disaster, a lesson learned by players through blood and tears. When facing pirates who robbed and ran, stealing from home was the way to go! ¡°Scram!¡± Chen Qi kicked out, extinguishing all the green flames around him. Without any hesitation, he decisively passed through the banquet hall towards the deck. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð ¡°He¡¯s running away?¡± The Ghost Ship captain wanted to pursue, but the next moment, it felt malice from behind. A girl with black hair was seen holding a tube of dark red potion, fiercely injecting it into the artery of her wrist. The Ghost Ship captain could feel, the black-haired girl was brimming with a murderous aura. Is it necessary to be so angry when I haven¡¯t even robbed you yet¡­ The Ghost Ship captain gripped the anchor. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Besides, there was also the cloaked old man on the ground, who was glaring malevolently at the Ghost Ship captain: ¡°Hand over¡­the Siren¡¯s belongings¡­skeleton.¡± Carrying the anchor, the Ghost Ship captain let out a cackling laugh: ¡°Are you looking for the king of these nearby seas? You want some treasure?¡± ¡­ ¡­ Chen Qi quickly made his way to the deck. The torrential rain instantly soaked his clothes. Most capable individuals had gone to the banquet hall, after all, nothing was more important than the safety of the guests¡¯ belongings. Under the assault of the Ghost Ship, only the frail and helpless sailors remained on deck. In the midst of the storm, they could only cling tightly to the railing, struggling not to be thrown overboard. Chen Qi, standing against the wind and the rain, looked ahead. A massive Ghost Ship loomed in front of them, its sails tattered, yet it swayed eerily in the storm. The Ghost Ship seemed to emerge from the sea of death, its hull covered in rust and seaweed, with green flames burning fiercely upon it. A distance of five hundred meters, impossible to leap across¡­ Chen Qi looked towards the Ghost Ship in the distance. On the Ghost Ship, vague figures of skeletons swayed; they wore tattered pirate clothes, wielded rusty swords and broken muskets, silently awaiting good news from their captain. Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t activate Residual Fire Touch now, or else, people would discover a target more worthwhile to hunt than the Ghost Ship captain. The blond sailor, upon seeing Chen Qi reach the deck, immediately said: ¡°Guest, don¡¯t even think about jumping into the water. Those skeletons won¡¯t spare anyone beneath the waves; we have already lost many sailors¡­¡± ¡°I know, I¡¯m just here to give these monsters a bit of color.¡± ¡°??¡± The sailors were shocked. When raiding a home, the longer the reach the better! Chen Qi walked toward the bow and took out the large sniper rifle, Giant Killer, he had obtained from the inspector¡¯s ship. To prevent the brand of the gun from being recognized, he wound many bandages around the sniper rifle. The energy core could be used not only as a power core for Mechas but also as the core for ships. Such a rare find could be the finale lot of an auction! Chen Qi, arriving at the bow, excitedly set up his sniper rifle: ¡°Number One, Number Three, Number Four, swim near the Ghost Ship. If anything large falls down, immediately take it into the deep depths of the sea, the deeper the better.¡± The deep-sea Water Elves possessed the ability to operate hundreds, even thousands of meters beneath the sea! Even the skeletons from the Ghost Ship could not venture into the deep sea¡¯s depths. ¡°Wakuvaku! (Yes, master!)¡± The deep-sea Water Elves quickly dived into the ocean, speeding towards the underside of the Ghost Ship. When it came to the act of robbery, Chen Qi did not think his professional team was any less competent than the notorious Green Fire Ghost Ship! If you want to be the master of the nearby seas, better level up¡­ Chen Qi activated Hunter¡¯s Eye, and not even the seagulls in the storm could escape his sight. The closer the energy core was to the pirate skeletons, the faster their revival. The Ghost Ship had two cores. There should be one core, positioned at the bow of the ship¡­ ¡°` At a distance of over five hundred meters, given the power of the Giant Slayer, there was no need to consider wind speed¡­ With high inspiration, Chen Qi faintly intuited that beneath the bow of the Ghost Ship, within its cabin, lay an energy core. This was his first time using the Giant Slayer. And his time was extremely limited, for those ghosts would soon flee, returning to their Ghost Ship. No more than two minutes. ¡°Hopefully I¡¯m not wrong.¡± Chen Qi pulled the trigger. Bang! The enormous recoil of the gun made Chen Qi¡¯s body tremble. The Spiral Magic Bullet traced a thunderbolt across the sky, tearing through the storm and darkness! Boom! The continuously rotating Spiral Magic Bullet struck the body of the Ghost Ship, instantly blowing a spiral-shaped hole through it! Immediately after, a deafening explosion sounded, with flames rapidly blooming from the distance! And as the cabin broke open, an energy core, ablaze, appeared in his line of sight! He guessed right! Chen Qi felt exceptionally excited! An intact energy core! With this, his new ship would undergo a qualitative leap! The deep-sea Water Elves No.3, as well as No.4, swiftly charged toward the energy core. ¡°No, too hasty¡­¡± Chen Qi furrowed his brow. To his sight, a hundred skeletons aboard the Ghost Ship suddenly took up their scimitars and charged at the Water Elves. The Water Elves had acted too soon. He could no longer use the Spiral Bullets¡­ Chen Qi immediately loaded the incendiary rounds he had acquired from the Black Rabbit. Even ordinary bullets possessed tremendous force under the power of the Giant Slayer. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Qi fired four shots in succession. The skeletons were strung together like candied haws by the bullets, while the Water Elves took the opportunity to use Water Bombs. With a boom! Under the cover of the sniper rifle, the one-meter-wide energy core was seized by the deep-sea Water Elves and plunged into the water, sinking deeper into the sea. On the Ghost Ship, the pirate skeletons, with heads bowed, could only stare dumbfounded at this scene, at a loss for what to do. ¡°Phew, done!¡± Chen Qi rose to his feet and offered a slight smile to the pirate skeletons ahead. That energy core was now his! At that moment, green flames began to spread across the deck! ¡°Hit the jackpot! Hit the jackpot!¡± The skeletons carrying bags also emerged from the cabin, excitedly jumping into the water, swimming towards their Ghost Ship. ¡°Returning with a full haul! What a bunch of fat sheep!¡± The Ghost Ship captain emerged from the cabin, already battered with scars, yet continually letting out hearty laughter. Just moments ago, it had been killed a whole five times by the little crow and the cloaked elder! But, that was merely a waste of effort! They were the immortal sea monsters, the specters of the high seas! This expedition had netted them a treasure trove of fine clothes, jewelry, and, beyond that, a backpack card of a Third-tier Transcendent! The Ghost Ship captain fiddled with a Gold Coin in its hand. Next up, just follow the green Tidefire back to their Ghost Ship! Out here on the nearby seas, no vessel could catch up to their Ghost Ship. The thrill of looting and escaping felt simply exhilarating! ¡°Gentlemen! Thank you for being so wealthy!¡± ¡°Gentlemen! Thank you for working so hard to earn money!¡± ¡°Gentlemen! Do strive to bring me even more treasures!¡± The tall Ghost Ship captain kept emitting piercing taunts. Its skull-clashing laughter echoed throughout the vast Dove Liner. Until it saw the large sniper rifle in Chen Qi¡¯s hands and its damaged Ghost Ship. The Ghost Ship captain was stunned. Why was its Ghost Ship smoking! And Old Six! Chen Qi blew on the scalding gun muzzle and gave the Ghost Ship captain a slight smile. You may leave now, little ghost. Chapter 171 - 171 - 150 Going Home Chapter 171 ¨C 150 Going Home The storm kept battering the deck. Chen Qi held the gun in his hand, S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Ghost Ship, till we meet again.¡± Watching the energy core sinking into the sea, the skull of the Ghost Ship captain clamped shut with a clattering sound, like the roar of a wild beast. It seemed furious, but anger was useless¡­ Chen Qi touched the barrel of the gun, a faint smile curling at the corners of his mouth. Under the current circumstances, even if the Ghost Ship captain chose to fight to the death, it would only be hastening its own demise. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð The Ghost Ship captain¡¯s anchor scraped across the rainy ground as it lifted its green-flamed skull: ¡°Human, lord of the coastal waters, will not die easily upon this ocean, nor will the flames of vengeance be extinguished!¡± ¡°As long as you dare to be in these waters, you will never escape us! Never!¡± Its voice shook as it tightened its grip on the anchor. Suddenly, the Ghost Ship captain¡¯s movements froze, staring blankly out to the distant sea. There, in the cold sea, a dark little boat was steadily approaching the Dove Travel Vessel. And at the sight of the dark little boat, the Ghost Ship captain¡¯s bones rattled ¡¯clack clack clack.¡¯ Although it spoke fiercely, the skeleton body of the Ghost Ship captain was unexpectedly honest as it dramatically jumped into the ocean, heading frantically toward the Ghost Ship. ¡°That is¡­¡± Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi turned his head to look. To be precise, rather than calling it a boat, it looked more like the protruding, scaled head of a monster. One could see, the dark little boat in the distant sea, with a dragon-like head and three rows of bloody teeth, exhaling a blood-red breath. The iron-like tail swung in the wind like a little dog welcoming its master home. It was the coastal overlord¡­ Chen Qi was shocked. He had never expected that the coastal overlord would appear in this place. In the distance, the Ghost Ship calamity immediately activated its engines at full power, fleeing the area at the greatest speed. Was it because of the Extraordinary Fish Bait onboard the small fishing vessel? Chen Qi¡¯s tense emotions finally relaxed, and he let out a long breath. But that Ghost Ship captain sure ran fast¡­ Chen Qi turned to look back. The group led by Captain Goldtooth emerged from the cabin and also saw the Ghost Ship making a long departure in the distance. They stared at the Ghost Ship in the wind, unable to calm themselves for a long time. Captain Goldtooth staggered over: ¡°Chef, was it you who took a shot at that Ghost Ship?¡± The Ghost Ship was smoking! Chen Qi put away the Giant Killer in his hand and placed it into his backpack card: ¡°Yes, but it seems to have had no effect for the moment, even though the Ghost Ship has been holed, it seems this travel vessel still can¡¯t catch up to it.¡± ¡°No, the Ghost Ship¡¯s speed has slowed, I¡¯m sorry, Chef, we¡¯re incapable.¡± Goldtooth Captain turned his head, gritting his teeth, and stated a fact: ¡°The propulsion system of the Dove Travel Vessel is also severely damaged; we can¡¯t catch up to the Ghost Ship.¡± To placate the people¡¯s anger, the captain could only continue to reassure, ¡°Please don¡¯t worry, the events in the banquet hall have been reported to the mainland guilds through the Eye of Long Voyage; I believe it won¡¯t be long before Hunter Groups and the navy are dispatched to avenge us.¡± These wealthy merchants, now unconcerned about the state of their clothes, rushed into the rain to voice their complaints. ¡°The navy, trust that bunch of good-for-nothings? It would be better to ask for help from the Hunter Groups on the islands.¡± ¡°Pursue! Captain, I command you! Use the fastest speed! Chase them!¡± ¡°This Chef has already dealt a heavy blow to the Ghost Ship with his gun, we must be able to catch up.¡± A bunch of people still clung to unrealistic hopes. Particularly Siren of the Black Whale Group, as a Third-tier Transcendent, to have her backpack card stolen by the Ghost Ship captain was a humiliation amongst humiliations. ¡°We must catch up, or else, or else mother will not let me off¡­¡± Siren hugged her head with both hands, her hair disheveled, as she curled up and retreated into herself. ¡°Chase them! Chase them for me!¡± A tall redhead man gripped the collar of Captain Goldtooth and bellowed. There¡¯s no use chasing them¡­, you can¡¯t catch up¡­ Chen Qi silently complained to himself. Even having lost a core, the Ghost Ship¡¯s speed was still far beyond that of a damaged passenger ship. A cold voice, in an instant, quieted everyone down. Little Crow leaned against the ship¡¯s railing, observing the distant Ghost Ship, completely drenched by the rain: ¡°Chasing is pointless, we must reach land as soon as possible, for sea beasts have already surrounded us in this storm.¡± Little Crow shook her head. The route they had chosen was supposed to be the safest, but now, Little Crow could feel that a large number of Sea Beasts were gathering near the passenger ship! Why was this happening? How could this voyage have neared the Sea Overlord¡­ Little Crow smiled bitterly with resignation: ¡°Everyone, our luck is not good, if we do not wish to lose our lives or be targeted by the Sea Overlord, we must reach land as soon as possible.¡± The four words ¡¯Sea Overlord¡¯ washed over the crowd like icy tides, extinguishing their anger. No one wanted to become food for the sea beasts. After much deliberation, everyone finally gave up on the pursuit. Just as the captain had said, in this matter, they could only hope for the navy and the Hunter Group. Captain Goldtooth also let out a long sigh of relief as he observed the commotion beneath the distant sea. Having sailed the seas for so many years, it was the first time he felt grateful for the sea beasts¡­ Due to damage to the power system, the Dove passenger ship could not reach Moonstone City directly. After some discussion, they decided to dock at Maro Town on the Moonstone Islands. Captain Goldtooth looked at the map: ¡°Everyone, we will temporarily dock at Maro Island until the ship is repaired, after which we can head to Moonstone City.¡± Chen Qi was slightly surprised; he hadn¡¯t expected the ship¡¯s final destination to be his home, Maro Town. It would be a good opportunity to take a rest and find a shipbuilder to repair the little houseboat. ¡­ ¡­ At dawn the next day, the lighthouse shone amidst the storm. Port of Maro Town. As the Crack Tide continued to worsen, Maro Island had become crowded with adventurers and a mass of ships. Little Crow, not wanting to reveal Chen Qi¡¯s identity and fearing the defensive power of Maro Town, didn¡¯t speak to Chen Qi but sneaked away with the dispirited Siren soon after they reached Maro Island. Chen Qi exhausted himself getting the little houseboat off the Dove passenger ship. Splash! The little houseboat hit the water. Chen Qi jumped inside the houseboat and stealthily glanced over. The little sea sprite hidden in the bucket was undiscovered, and Hai Yunduo, under the pressure of the little sea sprite, was behaving well. ¡°Good, good¡­¡± Chen Qi let out a long sigh of relief and then closed the boat door. Just then, he heard a familiar female voice behind him. ¡°Captain, are you saying that you¡¯ve encountered the Sea Overlord and the Ghost Ship?¡± Captain Goldtooth sat on the dock, his face filled with worry: ¡°Yes! I apologize for the trouble, it¡¯s our passenger ship¡¯s responsibility.¡± ¡°I will report this matter to the Meteorological Bureau and the navy and deal with it as soon as possible.¡± Captain Goldtooth suddenly remembered something: ¡°Oh, beginner mentor, there¡¯s a Transcendent on my ship whose boat is broken, do you have any spare shipbuilders in this town?¡± Chapter 172 - 172 - 151 Ghost Fire Core Chapter 172 ¨C 151 Ghost Fire Core ¡°Chef?¡± With a glance, An followed Captain Gold Tooth¡¯s line of sight and suddenly noticed Chen Qi¡¯s little houseboat! ¡°Back and not a word¡­¡± An whispered to herself, stepping lightly like a cat, sneaking up behind Chen Qi. She had encountered Chen Qi¡¯s little houseboat once before in Sea Demon Gorge. However, due to the navy¡¯s actions, she could only warn Chen Qi to avoid entering the Sea Demon Gorge. After that, she hadn¡¯t seen Chen Qi again. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Where did this guy run off to? And what happened in the Sea Demon Gorge? An had many questions, but in the end, she simply said: ¡°Welcome back, Qi.¡± Recognizable voice¡­ Chen Qi firmly shut the boat door and clapped his hands: ¡°Teacher An, long time no see.¡± An nodded: ¡°Not that long. Didn¡¯t we meet in Sea Demon Gorge? You advanced to second-tier, Qi, your trip to Sea Demon Gorge went well, right?¡± Certain things couldn¡¯t be said¡­ Chen Qi said excitedly: ¡°No issues. I honestly sold barbecue on Sea Demon Island and made a lot of money.¡± Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Honestly?¡± ¡°You and honesty?¡± An Weilan¡¯s eyes rolled like a skeptical kitten: ¡°Didn¡¯t do anything else?¡± ¡°Do I look that suspicious?¡± Chen Qi laughed: ¡°I also went to the crack, got some good stuff, skill cards and such, and completed a few commissions on the side.¡± Quite the haul¡­ An¡¯s lips curled into a subtle smile: ¡°Is that so? Good thing you didn¡¯t get deep into Sea Demon Gorge, or you might have become a toy for the witches and Black Hunters. I¡¯ve heard from the navy that they killed loads of pirates. Not just that, on the night of the event, that Black Hunter even cruelly abused the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau investigators with snake-like tentacles, sowing evil seeds within them.¡± sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Like this!¡± An mimicked the gesture of tentacles with her five fingers, but her fingers were not long, looking more like a waving lucky cat paw. ¡°??? ¡°When did I torture them¡­?¡± Chen Qi paused. How did the rumors get so out of hand? An reminisced about the scene in Sea Demon Gorge, as she had witnessed the battle. Unfortunately, due to the Sea Demon, she couldn¡¯t experience the strength of the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch. ¡°Sorry, got carried away.¡± An sidestepped to inspect Chen Qi¡¯s battered little houseboat. The hull had been mercilessly battered by giant waves, with numerous cracks and scratches marring its originally smooth wooden surface, some parts even torn apart. Originally, the houseboat was a scrap-built small boat, and after being battered by wind and rain, it bore even more scars. Encountered the Nearshore Dominator, the ghost ship disaster, and a storm on the way back¡­ An frowned. What bad luck¡­ Yet Chen Qi dared to sail this wrecked boat to the Crack Sea, a suicidal mission! One could even say he was quite lucky to return alive. A new boat was needed, but current prices¡­ Under the Crack Tide, ship prices had risen significantly! Some renowned boats saw a threefold increase in price. An shook her head, took out her work journal, and made a note: ¡°Many ships have encountered maritime accidents recently. We¡¯ve hired many ship repairmen in Maro Town too. I¡¯ll book one for you. You can head to the dry dock in an hour.¡± ¡°Thanks, Teacher An.¡± ¡°It¡¯s my duty. Oh, Qi, are you free tonight?¡± ¡°Tonight?¡± Chen Qi tilted his head. Even if the houseboat was repaired, it couldn¡¯t be inhabited. After dealing with the Sea Beast base, he planned to return to Maro Town and have a good sleep. ¡°After the boat¡¯s repaired, I might head to Moonstone City for a bit, but I should be back tonight. What do you need?¡± An blushed and coughed twice: ¡°Recently, I have a friend¡­ no, a dwarf craftsman in Maro Town who wants to celebrate with a meal.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it that you¡¯re craving something? Chen Qi asked, ¡°Need a chef?¡± An swallowed a gulp. ¡°Yes, and¡­ if possible, could you make some dessert? The Devil¡¯s Spicy Firebird is truly terrifying.¡± An rubbed her rear, a wave of bad memories surfacing! Her rear felt an imaginary pain; the chef before her wasn¡¯t just good at normal cooking! He also excelled at devilish cuisines! Last time, she was supposed to enjoy the meal! But now, all she could recall was Chen Qi¡¯s stir-fried Devil¡¯s Spicy Firebird! ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Qi thought about it. An flipped through her work journal: ¡°Qi, if you¡¯re looking to buy a ship, tonight, maybe I can find someone for you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Maro Town was developing better and better, with upgraded defenses, various shops, and shipyards receiving comprehensive upgrades. Chen Qi found a place to hide Hai Yunduo and the Water Elf, then headed to Maro Town, purchasing ingredients, baking tools, an oven, and new clothes. ¡­ ¡­ By afternoon. With the boat repaired, Chen Qi sailed the battered houseboat back to his Sea Beast base. Unexpectedly, the net cages were intact, and the Ghost Fire Fish were well-behaved. But unfortunately, the Nearshore Dominator had disappeared. ¡°Hai Yunduo, little Sea Demon, from now on, this will be your home.¡± Chen Qi eagerly placed ten fluffy Hai Yunduo into the net cage. At the same time, the little green algae swam in the white tree land. ¡°Wabi-wabi! (This place is our territory)¡± The Hai Yunduo declared their sovereignty over the white tree land! ¡°???¡± Immediately, the hot-tempered Ghost Fire Fish ignited in rage. This was Lord Chen Qi¡¯s territory; below it was the Deep Sea Water Elf and the Nearshore Dominator, then the Ghost Fire Fish. These new Hai Yunduo dared to claim the white tree land! The Ghost Fire Fish erupted in flames, battling the Hai Yunduo! ¡°Don¡¯t fight, it¡¯s burning my money¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head, taking out the heart fruit he had obtained in the Deep Sea Titan Land. Legendary Transcendent food from the Deep Sea Titan. But the heart fruit wasn¡¯t suitable for grilling, boiling, or stir-frying. It was better for making desserts. Only by cooking better dishes could the Soul Seasoning¡¯s true power be realized. Additionally, after digesting the fruit, one had to sleep well. Chen Qi hadn¡¯t found the right opportunity to eat the heart fruit, the heart fruit¡¯s flavor leaned towards pineapple, ideal for making desserts. Chen Qi cut the fruit into small pieces, then took out the baking tools, mixing egg whites, corn oil, milk, and flour, adding lemon juice in batches, stirring it into batter, and finally placing it into the oven to bake the cake base. Then, using fresh cream, sugar, and the secret powder from Maro Town¡¯s pastry chef, he made a bowl of whipped cream. He then layered the cake base with the cream, adding chopped heart fruit pieces and pre-made pineapple jam in between, creating a five-layered cake. Finally, sprinkling the crucial Soul Seasoning! A delectable five-tier heart fruit cake was finished in an instant. [You have cooked the Transcendent Heart Fruit Cake (Pineapple Flavor), gaining 700 Spiritual Points!] 700 Spiritual Points! A nice gain, Chen Qi took a light bite. The sweet and sour taste of the fruit and the flavor of the cream exploded in his mouth. The fruit¡¯s texture leaned towards pineapple, with a hint of sweetness and sour. ¡°Not bad at all.¡± Gradually, Chen Qi felt a strong power emanating from his body, as the fruit digested, his body underwent remarkable changes. His muscles became firmer and more powerful, each inch of skin brimming with vitality. His bones and blood underwent significant changes too. Above all, his heart transformed. The heart became stronger and more resilient. Chen Qi could clearly feel his stamina and strength enhanced. Thump! Thump! [You consumed the heart fruit cake, increasing Constitution by 10 points! Strength by 8 points!] [You acquired self-healing ability (Medium), enhancing your recovery capacity.] [You gained toxin resistance (Medium)] ¡°Self-healing ability medium!¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Self-healing ability medium, it was a guarantee for many perfect gene surgeries! While consuming the Golden Scale Fish, he had gained minor self-healing ability. But ¡°self-healing ability medium¡± was a special trait often obtained by second-tier Cup-shaped Transcendents or monsters! This not only increased recovery speed for external wounds but also enabled slow regrowth of severed limbs. With healing potions and bandages, one could even reattach a severed hand on the spot! Quite a remarkable trait. Next, Chen Qi looked at his strength and constitution. 10 points of Constitution and 8 points of Strength, his highest attribute gain in a single instance. Now, with a Constitution of 38 points, he could stand against monsters. Such development and top-notch Transcendent fruit¡­ Chen Qi mused. At that moment, gurgling noises rose from the sea. ¡°Waku-waku! (Master, help, help!)¡± Deep Sea Water Elves No.1, No.3, and No.4 were struggling to surface, carrying an energy core emitting green flames. The Deep Sea Water Elves were really strong¡­ Chen Qi helped place the energy core on the tree. ¡°Good job, little guys.¡± Chen Qi patted the Deep Sea Water Elves¡¯ heads, then looked up with them at the energy core. The massive energy core, nearly a meter in width, constantly emitted a warm green flame. Chen Qi lightly touched the energy core. [Ghost Fire Energy Core: Nature Form: Hammer, Lamp Description: Born from the master-level Ghost Artisan¡¯s energy core, containing powerful Transcendent energy, can provide immense power, suitable for engine creation! When fully activated, its energy could even reshape the appearance of a ship (or other creation), generating a large amount of green ghost fire.] Reshape the appearance? Chen Qi glanced at the energy core. Maybe he could race with ghost fire on the sea? Chapter 173 - 173 - 152 Expansion of the Sea Beast Breeding Base Chapter 173 ¨C 152 Expansion of the Sea Beast Breeding Base ¡°Wakuvaku! (Master, this one is huge! So much energy!)¡± The curious Water Elf No. 3 approached and hugged the energy core. Puff! Puff! The body of Water Elf No. 3 instantly electrified, emitting some green ghost fire. Water Elves have a strong ability to absorb Transcendent elements, and when they absorb too many elements, their bodies undergo permanent evolution. However, Water Elf No. 3, having already absorbed powerful deep-sea elements, faced difficulties in evolving again. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð It was unknown what Water Elf No. 2, in the hands of the Flower Witch, had become. ¡°Stop playing around, Number Three; you¡¯ll turn into a ghost fire sprite that scares everyone all day,¡± Chen Qi said. Chen Qi pulled No. 3 from the Ghost Fire Core and touched its soft body. The freshly warmed No. 3¡¯s body temperature was just right, almost like a hot water bottle. He found a white root sticking out of the water, sat on it, and took out the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s sea map, along with the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure map. One had to admit, the Deep Sea Hunter lived up to his legendary name. Even the finger-sized Water Elves were rare treasures. The more Chen Qi interacted with the Water Elves, the more he found them cute and capable. Normally, even a Beast Tamer¡¯s contract with their beast could hardly achieve such close cooperation. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Now, a mere glance from Chen Qi, and the Water Elf understood his command. Regrettably, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure was ultimately the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s. The treasures of the Deep Sea Hunter within the near sea had already been found, while the rest lay deep within the Crack Sea. In the depths of the Crack Sea, due to the cracks, the entire ocean¡¯s weather was extremely abnormal. Great whirlpools, volcanic eruptions, snowstorms, blade rains, ghost spirits¡­ No one knew what they would encounter while sailing the ocean. Currently though, the small houseboat could not even withstand the simplest storm. ¡°Before the next voyage, I must get a new ship,¡± Chen Qi said as he clapped his hands. However, acquiring a ship capable of withstanding the special energy core was a difficult task. An unimaginably high price¡­ Chen Qi shook his head, got up, and began to rebuild the White Tree area. First, he expanded the breeding area, placed floating net cages, and designated feeder boxes, setting aside a special space for the Hai Yunduos. Next, he marked out a planting area for growing sea sugarcane, which also beautified the environment of the White Tree area. The powdered sugar produced from the sea sugarcane was a considerably good condiment. ¡°Planting area, breeding area; I need a workspace too¡­¡± Chen Qi surveyed the surroundings, found a protruding tree trunk, and set up a small wooden stool, a small table for food and books, and a box for items, creating a simple outdoor workstation. Clang! Clang! Clang! Chen Qi and Water Elf No. 3 worked diligently. After being busy for a while, the sea beast base was successfully upgraded. Chen Qi sat on the wooden stool, ready to process the Hai Yunduos and Ghost Fire Fish. Suddenly, a soft, slippery green tentacle tugged at the hem of his clothes. Chen Qi looked down. It was the tentacle hair of a small green algae. The small green algae blinked its crimson eyes, showed its crimson fangs, and tugged at his clothes again with its tentacle hair. ¡°Lalalala! (Master, I want a place to sing!)¡± ¡°Lalalala! (I want the Hai Yunduos and Ghost Fire Fish to listen to the beautiful singing!)¡± A singing spot, and why are you also calling me master like the Water Elves¡­ Chen Qi fell into thought. Sea demons are typical of communal creatures. He hadn¡¯t thought he would bring back a little sea demon when he went to sea. But now that he had brought it back, he couldn¡¯t let it run loose. ¡°Please wait a moment¡­¡± Chen Qi, holding his black blade, headed directly to the center of the White Tree area, the tall White Tree. It took some time, but he constructed a small ¡¯bird nest¡¯ singing stage high up on the branches using stacked branches. Not bad¡­ Chen Qi jumped down from the White Tree¡¯s branches. ¡°Little green algae, if you want to sing in the future, you can sing up there,¡± Chen Qi told it. Then, Chen Qi took out the ¡¯Siren small harp¡¯ he had obtained in the Sea Demon Land. Keeping the harp with him was undoubtedly a waste of his musical talent. How about giving it to Little Green Algae? Chen Qi handed the harp to Little Green Algae. ¡°Oh, oh, oh, oh!¡± The tentacle hair of Little Green Algae excitedly trembled like a wriggling cluster of seaweed! This little harp was given by their Sea Demon kind to full-grown Sea Demons who had a great success in singing! It was also a form of respect for Chen Qi¡¯s singing from the adult Sea Demons! They never expected that the master would transfer such a precious thing to Little Green Algae! Could it be that the master recognized my singing? Little Green Algae excitedly picked up the small harp and played a song of praise: S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Lalala~ (Praise! Praise my great master!)¡± ¡°Lalalalala~ (Praise! My great master, you will rule this sea area!)¡± ¡°Lalalalalala! (Praise! My great master, humans will eventually crawl under our tentacles!)¡± What on earth are you singing? Why does Little Green Algae look more and more like, more like a monster turned cultist? Chen Qi rubbed his head. Hopefully, it doesn¡¯t mess things up. Chen Qi clapped his hands: ¡°Little Green Algae, it¡¯s fine to sing, but you must sing songs that are beneficial to mental and physical health. You can¡¯t sing strange songs, especially dangerous ones, like the songs of death,¡± ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll sun-dry you like salted fish,¡± Chen Qi emphasized. If he let Little Sea Demon wreak havoc, the White Tree area would surely have an abundance of Ghost Fire Fish and Hai Yunduo corpses. ¡°Mmm-hmm.¡± Little Green Algae obediently nodded its head, swaying its fish tail as it struggled with the small harp to jump onto the large white tree¡¯s stage. Then, it puffed out its chest, holding the small harp with its small hands and tentacle hair. Tentacle hair and small hands collectively plucked the strings. ¡°Lalala~¡± The sound of the small harp was clear and melodious, wafting along with the singing in the sea breeze. The surrounding sea surface began to show subtle ripples. The Ghost Fire Fish and Hai Yunduo that were fighting also quieted down, lifting their heads in the water, hopping about like fans of Little Green Algae. As if to celebrate the establishment of its new home, Little Green Algae played especially earnestly. Pretty decent music¡­ Chen Qi listened, and suddenly, a special prompt jumped in front of him. [You listened to the Song of Growth, your development speed increased.] ¡°Song of Growth¡­¡± Chen Qi was slightly startled. Little Green Algae, you know this song too! The Song of Growth, a song familiar to Cultivators, planters, and wandering poets of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, slightly increases the growth rate of plants and animals. For Chen Qi at the moment, this song could help him better assimilate his extraordinary power. Beyond that, it could also help produce new materials faster from Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire Fish. Although the speed of improvement wasn¡¯t much, it was still a good song. In the melodious singing, Chen Qi took out his sheep-shearing scissors and the razor for scraping ghost fire oil, then threw a glance at Deep Sea Water Elf No.1. Take action! Taking advantage of the moment Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire Fish were engrossed in the singing, Deep Sea Water Elf executed the tasks like a bandit, tying Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire Fish in batches in front of him. ¡°Hehehe.¡± Chen Qi fiddled with Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire Fish with both hands. After some time, the ghost fire oil filled a small jar, and the scented cloud fur from Hai Yunduo filled a wooden box. Because of market conditions, ghost fire oil couldn¡¯t be sold at too high a price right now, so rather than trading it, it was better to keep it for personal use. The value of the scented cloud fur, however, was quite high. Even without specifically contacting somebody who buys luxury items, selling it off cheap, this batch of scented cloud fur could sell for at least four million! An unimaginably high price! Chen Qi neatly organized the cloud fur from Hai Yunduo and put it inside the backpack card. ¡°It must be sold quickly.¡± The cloud fur of Hai Yunduo requires careful preservation. If left in the backpack card for too long, the quality would greatly reduce. After a busy day, the Sea Beast base was back in order, and Deep Sea Water Elf had also learned how to completely shear the Hai Yunduo¡¯s fur. Chen Qi looked up at the sky, and before he knew it, it was already afternoon. It was time to head back to Maro Town. ¡°Little Green Algae, keep training the Ghost Fire Fish and Hai Yunduo! I¡¯m heading off first! If you encounter any accidents, hide, and don¡¯t fight harshly.¡± After instructing Little Green Algae, Chen Qi got up and headed for Maro Town. Chapter 174 - 174 - 153 Rest Well Chapter 174 ¨C 153 Rest Well ¡°` ¡­ At night, the stars scattered their light and the waves glistened. The little houseboat, following the direction of the lighthouse, headed to Maro Town¡¯s harbor along with many adventurous ships. The old lighthouse keeper waved at Chen Qi. Looking up, Chen Qi thought of the first time he returned to Maro Town. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð The ramshackle houseboat moored at the Maro Town dock, creaking. Chen Qi placed the Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 on his shoulder and then disembarked at Maro Town¡¯s harbor. Now was the time to return. Chen Qi walked on the small dock path, looking around. He hadn¡¯t noticed the changes in Maro Town when he had returned last time. With the Crack Tide, Shell Country¡¯s officials had built defense facilities and a weather tower in Maro Town, and the keen-nosed merchants didn¡¯t miss this opportunity, starting to buy up a large number of shops in Maro Town. Today, Maro Town was no longer the same, this island, once home only to fishermen and miners, and shunned by countless people, now gathered outstanding adventurers from inside Shell Country and even from abroad. Chen Qi walked forward and noticed the surprising addition of a ¡¯weapon store¡¯, ¡¯Moonstone City Hunter Association Branch¡¯, and ¡¯potion shop¡¯ near the dock. Merchants and adventurers chatted boisterously on the dock. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi perked up his ears. Two merchants, one tall and one thin, were conversing. ¡°The Ghost Ship robbed our merchant vessel, we must deploy the Hunter Group to take back everything that belongs to us!¡± ¡°Take back everything, you don¡¯t know, when the Ghost Ship faced the Golden Canary Trading Company¡¯s ship, they even circled the merchant ship singing songs.¡± The devastation wrought by the Ghost Ship made both men heave a long sigh. ¡°Alas¡­ if it continues like this, even the nearby sea routes won¡¯t be safe, why don¡¯t we find a new trade route, like some dangerous sea areas, such as that White Tree place.¡± ¡°Shut up, do you know the tragic White Tree incident with the black rabbit? Just wait, there¡¯s a shipwright from the Steam Hand Company who, supposedly, can build ships that surpass the speed of the Ghost Ship.¡± ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s not think about these troubling matters. Did you hear that, today¡¯s bonfire party in Maro Town has invited many renowned chefs!¡± The Ghost Ship, new trade routes, a shipwright from Steam Hand¡­ Chen Qi shook his head secretly. Under the influence of the Crack Tide, even the nearby sea was not that peaceful. I advise you not to go to the White Tree¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t bother to rest, he quickened his pace towards the center of Maro Town, to the bonfire evening. In the center of Maro Town, an open-air banquet had already been set up, accommodating over five hundred people judging by the number of tables. Such a grand feast would never have been held in Maro Town in the past. Chen Qi looked around for Teacher An¡¯s whereabouts. However, before finding Teacher An, he spotted the slick mayor of Maro Town first. The mayor of Maro Town was discussing land rental with a major merchant. The mayor had spent his life fretting over his children¡¯s affairs, married a wife two heads taller than him, and worked hard to earn money, all to establish a family lineage like those nobles. But to his surprise, the money he had worked for his entire life was overshadowed by the profits from the Crack Tide. Now with money in hand, the mayor planned to find a tall woman with genetic mutations for his son, Little Maro, to improve their family¡¯s genetics and set their lineage on the path of mutants! This was the fastest and most cost-effective route to creating a great family! Seeing Chen Qi, the mayor excused himself from the major merchant and approached: ¡°Long time no see, Qi, I heard you¡¯ve become a famous chef, a super chef!¡± Chen Qi smiled: ¡°No, my rise to fame is mainly thanks to the White Dove Times¡¯ coverage; my cooking skills are still far from those of a true master.¡± After exchanging a few pleasantries, the mayor admired Chen Qi even more upon hearing he was heading to the Crack Sea. Suddenly, the mayor remembered he had an unwed daughter and asked curiously: ¡°Is that so, Qi, are you interested in settling down in Maro Town?¡± The mayor¡¯s eyes gleamed with anticipation. Although Chen Qi hadn¡¯t attended an academy, in his view, Chen Qi¡¯s talent was only slightly below An¡¯s. If Chen Qi were to settle in Maro Town, with his current fame, he would definitely revive Maro Town¡¯s reputation with a popular restaurant, attracting even more tourists! Settle down? There¡¯s no talk of settling down in this era, the wave is king! Chen Qi shook his head: ¡°I have no intention of settling down for the time being, by the way, Mr. Mayor, do you know any merchants in the luxury goods business?¡± Compared to traveling to Moonstone City to sell the cloud fluff, going directly to the mayor was also a good option. Rejected¡­ the mayor sighed: ¡°Indeed, you and An are the same, people who can¡¯t settle down¡­ Wait, luxury goods business?¡± ¡°While sailing the Crack Sea, I was extremely lucky to get a bit of Hai Yunduo¡¯s cloud fluff.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Hai Yunduo¡¯s fluff.¡± ¡°Cloud Roe sheep¡¯s wool!¡± The mayor looked at Chen Qi with a suspicious face. ¡°` The bath product made from the cloud wool of Hai Yunduo could turn dark, tanned skin into fair, delicate skin that seemed like it could be easily broken with a gentle blow, and it was safe and pollution-free. That was the precious bath product his wife had been longing for, so he knew quite well the qualities of Hai Yunduo¡¯s cloud wool. Such an item was indeed a rare treasure! ¡°Where did you get the supply channel from?¡± Although there weren¡¯t many capable young people in Maro Town, those who were capable were ruthlessly efficient¡­ The mayor of Maro Town thought for a moment and said, ¡°Cloud wool is popular anywhere. I¡¯ll try my best to help you find some, but these merchants are shrewd. Without a sufficient supply, they might drive a hard bargain.¡± The mayor of Maro Town introduced him to several merchants¡¯ information. Chen Qi noted down this information. After tonight, he would be able to sell all the cloud wool from Hai Yunduo and earn at least four million Shell Coins. ¡°Qi, Qi¡­¡± At that moment, An¡¯s voice came from behind him. ¡°Cough cough, someone¡¯s inviting me for a drink. I¡¯ll go and drink with An¡¯s father and show this tavern owner what a real ¡¯King of Drinks¡¯ is!¡± The mayor of Maro Town coughed twice and immediately took his wine glass to another part of the banquet, shamelessly looking for An¡¯s father. Chen Qi turned around and there was An. She had her hair tied in a side ponytail, with a few strands casually falling beside her ears, adding a touch of cleverness and languor. Wearing a white lace dress adorned with delicate cloud patterns, it was very simple yet radiated a unique charm. So she does have other clothes¡­ Chen Qi remarked to himself. An was typically a workaholic, a real grind, without the time to dress up carefully; she mostly wore her school¡¯s battle mage robes. In her wardrobe, there were at least ten identical mage robes. Chen Qi rubbed his hands together, preparing to showcase his cooking skills. ¡°An, where¡¯s the kitchen? I¡¯ll go and meet the chefs here!¡± An didn¡¯t respond but looked him up and down like a curious cat, scanning Chen Qi from top to bottom, left to right, like a professional doctor. Then she put up her finger with a serious expression, ¡°Dark circles, bloodshot eyes, Spiritual Power in disarray, signs of a cold, and just yesterday, you encountered a Ghost Ship and a big storm! And just now, you were still discussing business with the mayor of Maro Town!¡± ¡°Not only that, but you also didn¡¯t get a good sleep before heading out to sea to Moonstone City today!¡± Ah? Chen Qi felt a bit dazed by An¡¯s barrage of words. Then, An lifted her head and spoke with a lowered voice, ¡°Continuous travel leads to continuous stress, and too much stress can be deadly, Qi! What you need now is rest, lay aside your thoughts and get a good rest!¡± Get a good rest¡­ Chen Qi touched his shoulder, suddenly feeling a wave of fatigue sweeping over his body. The constant traveling had indeed worn him out. He had just not realized it until now. As Chen Qi listened to An¡¯s nagging, he suddenly remembered another nickname for her¡ªMom An. Though An¡¯s expression was often like that of a cold robot, in reality, she was very adept at observing others. Chen Qi demanded, ¡°So, there¡¯s no need for a chef from Water Elf Restaurant at the banquet tonight? But you clearly said today¡¯s banquet needed a chef.¡± An, however, had called him over even though there was no chef work obviously needed. Ah? An suddenly got stuck. She didn¡¯t know how to respond, ¡°Today¡­ last minute¡­ we found a few master chefs, Qi. You¡¯ve barely come back from the dangerous Sea Demon Gorge; you should just enjoy the good food.¡± An¡¯s voice was faltering, robotic, unsure of how to respond. ¡°¡­¡± S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi looked around; the tables were laid with delicious dishes, aromatic and inviting. Indeed, he wasn¡¯t in need of money for cooking now. Moreover, he had been too busy lately, like a player constantly moving forward. Taking a break to enjoy some good food once in a while might be a nice option. Chen Qi stretched out his stiff body, ¡°Alright then, thanks for your concern, Teacher An.¡± At that moment, An inexplicably blushed, ¡°It¡¯s what I should do, I have no other inten¡­ tenti¡­ ons¡­ um¡­¡± She suddenly realized she was stammering and hurriedly patted her face with her hand, turning her cheeks crimson as she explained, ¡°Cough cough, besides making sure you rest well, oh right, tonight¡¯s banquet in Maro Town also includes a famous shipwright! If you have the chance, you might approach the shipwright to commission a ship!¡± A shipwright? Chen Qi followed An¡¯s gaze to the center of the banquet. There, a middle-aged man with unkempt facial hair was seated. He wore light armor and had a look of melancholy. Chen Qi was slightly startled. This man was also a member of the Ice Demon Pirate Crew, someone who didn¡¯t like humans. Chapter 175 - 175 - 154 Mature Big Sister Chapter 175 ¨C 154 Mature Big Sister The sea breeze gently blew, the campfire crackled and burned, casting everyone¡¯s faces in a warm red glow. Chen Qi and An found a vacant table, opened a bottle of wine. Pop! The two clinked glasses, celebrating that both of them were alive and well at this Crack Tide juncture. ¡°The taste isn¡¯t bad.¡± Chen Qi blissfully bit into a juicy beef rib, enjoying the feeling of indulging in delicious food without having to cook it himself. Updated by ?¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð As he ate, Chen Qi kept an eye on the shipbuilder nearby. An was a minor celebrity as a genius, just as he was as a chef. However, at that moment, not many people came to chat with them. Everyone¡¯s attention was fully captured by the shipbuilder from Steam Hand. A shipbuilder from the Steam Hand Company, even in the Witch Sea, was a rare existence. Chen Qi tried hard to recall information about this shipbuilder. His name was Bri, a Third Rank Hammer Phase mechanic, also known as Steam Ironhand, a covert member of the Ice Demon pirate crew, who had been collecting information from the inland and coastal regions for the Ice Demon pirate crew. In the mid-game, the Ice Demon pirate crew¡¯s famously formidable aquatic juggernaut, the ¡°Deep-Sea Giant Shark,¡± was also born from the hands of this legendary shipbuilder. It could be said that he was one of the strongest shipbuilders in the Witch Sea. His appearance in the coastal waters¡ªcould it be because of Little Crow and the others? Chen Qi fell into deep thought. Updated by N¡ðvG¡ð.c¡ð An looked at Chen Qi¡¯s face and said softly, ¡°Qi, if you want a new boat, you can talk to this shipbuilder. I heard his shipbuilding craft is very impressive,¡± But as she spoke, An¡¯s voice suddenly dropped: ¡°However, this shipbuilder¡­¡± Chen Qi anticipated: S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°An? Is there something troublesome about this shipbuilder¡¯s character? A bit eccentric, that even with money, you can¡¯t get him to build a ship?¡± Ah? An¡¯s eyes widened. Chen Qi had completely guessed what she was about to say next. A feeling of being seen through¡­ An gave a slight smile, thinking of herself as someone quite adept at hiding her emotions. Chen Qi propped his face with his hand. Although he had heard of the shipbuilder Bri¡¯s great reputation, he knew very little about him personally. The only thing he knew was that the shipbuilder had an abnormal mind. The Ice Demon pirate crew, aside from the enigmatic Palu who was earnest in his work and zealous in unearthing historical secrets, did not have a single normal person. Seeing that she had piqued Chen Qi¡¯s interest, An continued to explain: ¡°I heard that this shipbuilder is the son of a top engineer at Steam Hand Company, and he¡¯s already in his thirties, but he doesn¡¯t have a wife yet and is currently being pressured to marry. Maybe you can start from there.¡± ¡°Pressured to marry?¡± Chen Qi was dumbfounded. Is there marriage pressure in another world too? An stealthily glanced at her drunk father. In Maro Town, there were many who married early, but her father was completely different, almost wishing for his daughter to become a nun, living a sober and ascetic life. Her father believed she had the potential to become a legend! Becoming a legend meant possessing the power to do as one pleased! An herself thought the same, but the difficulty of becoming a legend far exceeded her imagination. Just the first step, a Fourth Rank Occupation Card, blocked countless talented individuals. An¡¯s Flame Skill teacher, also from a poor background, became a Third Rank Magic Master at the age of twenty, but at fifty, she still had not found a legendary Occupation Card. Without opportunities or the support of a major family, this Flame Skill teacher might still not advance to Fourth Rank by sixty. For someone like Chen Qi, if he had aspirations of advancing to Fourth Rank, the most reliable method would be to marry into a great family and then join their high-casualty military service, stationed at the edges of the world for three years to obtain a Fourth Rank Occupation Card. That is also why, when Chen Qi had initially refused Old Bai Ou¡¯s invitation, An was so shocked. An put away her complex thoughts and looked with Chen Qi towards the distant shipbuilder, Bri. Under the onslaught of the Ghost Ship, only Bri had the skills to build ships faster than the Ghost Ship! Therefore, these merchants all showed obsequious smiles. ¡°Mr. Bri, I¡¯ve heard you¡¯re single, and my daughter has also reached a suitable age for marriage,¡± said a prominent merchant, introducing his blond and curvy daughter to Bri. The merchant¡¯s daughter had beautiful blond hair and a shapely figure; her only flaw was somewhat thick lips. However, Bri did not even glance her way and shook his head: ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, please stop trying to set me up with potential matches. My standards are quite high; I only like mature older women, and I have no intention of getting married at all. As for building ships, I will take some new orders once the Ghost Ship incident is over.¡± Chen Qi downed a cup of wine. ¡°Mature older women?¡± An and Chen Qi both crossed their arms, furrowed their brows, and then shook their heads at the same time. Damn it! Neither of them knew any mature older women. Seeing the gloomy expression on the faces of the two, the Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 poured them some grape wine. An wryly smiled and said, ¡°Chen Qi, it seems like we¡¯re out of options. You should know, that merchant¡¯s daughter is famous far and wide for her beauty.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi fell into contemplation. He indeed needed a good ship now. If he could get this shipbuilder to do the work, then his ship would have the capacity to sail the Crack Sea! But to get the shipbuilder to act, one must touch upon his psychological sore spot. ¡°Is there any way to threaten, or hoodwink, this shipbuilder?¡± The first person Chen Qi thought of was the pirate crew of the Ice Witch, the capricious captain Palu. In the gaming forums, it was mentioned that the Ice Witch pirate crew took great pride in their image, especially that of their captain and their crew. No matter what, Palu was one of the four emperors. But their captain was too indecorous, not only dressing up as a woman but also often doing servant¡¯s work. These things were stains severely tarnishing the image of the Ice Witch pirate crew! If they could find Palu and take photos of him in women¡¯s attire, perhaps they could threaten the sailors of the Ice Witch pirate crew with those photos! Alas, Palu wasn¡¯t around, and with his current status, doing such things would be tantamount to suicide. ¡°Troublesome¡­¡± Chen Qi muttered. An sensed Chen Qi¡¯s distress: ¡°Chen Qi, don¡¯t worry. In our Witch Sea, there are many impressive shipyards. When the time comes, I¡¯ll help you inquire and finding a small houseboat with full power won¡¯t be an issue.¡± No, An, what I want is a large houseboat capable of carrying a Ghost Fire core! And this requires a top-notch professional shipbuilder¡­ Chen Qi drank another glass of grape wine: ¡°I¡¯ll go and give it a try first.¡± ¡°Ehhhhh?¡± An bit her tongue, clenched her fists, and looked at Chen Qi incredulously! Do you actually know a mature big sister? When did that happen? Before An could interrogate him, Chen Qi picked up the grape wine, walked over to Briley: ¡°Mr. Briley, I may have a way to point out a clear path for your marriage troubles.¡± The shipbuilder Briley, who had been single for many years, shook his head: ¡°Gentlemen, why can¡¯t we just eat properly? I am the kind of man who stays true to one. If I can¡¯t find my ideal match, I would rather stay single till death. Sadly, the woman of my dreams doesn¡¯t exist in this world.¡± Briley had had enough of everyone¡¯s nagging. He had come here just to have a meal cooked by the owner of the Water Elf Restaurant and to inquire news about the Black Whale pirate crew. Now, he hadn¡¯t even had his meal or heard any news. Yet there were a bunch of people fussing over his marriage for no reason! Chen Qi swirled his wine glass: ¡°The world is vast and full of wonders, Mr. Briley. Why not describe your ideal type for us? With so many of us here, someone might just know her.¡± The others echoed Chen Qi¡¯s suggestion. Briley bowed his head, looking at the people present: Impossible, even his captain could not become what he wanted! Chen Qi said in a tempting voice: ¡°What if? Mr. Briley.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Briley hesitated for a long while. ¡°Alright, but let me be clear, this is the perfect woman in my mind and none of you are to spread this.¡± He took out the drafting pen from his knapsack and began to draw his ideal woman. After a while, Briley put down the pen, a smile curling on his lips: ¡°This is the mature woman of my dreams.¡± Chen Qi took the draft paper and examined it closely. The woman in the drawing was immensely tall with robust bronze muscles, eighteen well-defined abdominal muscles, smooth and strong body lines, and pale torchlight flickering in her eyes! Besides that, she had a sharp-angled, square face and was exuding hot steam all over her body. She was also wearing light combat armor that matched her skin tone. Briley excitedly rubbed his nose: ¡°How about that? The ideal woman in my mind. Isn¡¯t she mature? Isn¡¯t she beautiful?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s brow furrowed tightly, unable to resist making a retort. You call this a mature big sister, and not a Gundam? Chapter 176 - 176 - 155 The Big Ship Purchasing Contract Chapter 176 ¨C 155 The Big Ship Purchasing Contract Chen Qi pinched the manuscript. This woman, whose entire muscle structure was like steel, was clearly a mecha! The merchants also crowded around, eyeing the feminized mecha figure in the drawing. They frowned as if looking at a fool, turning their gazes toward Briley! So this person actually liked mechas! In this world, there actually existed such strange humans! This was even more bizarre than the people of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! At least the people of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom liked living creatures. Even though Shell Country was a nation that mastered the Hammer Phase, a mecha enthusiast like Briley was still a minority within a minority. Moreover, due to the A-class Hammer Phase crack¡¯s loss of control in the early history of Shell Country, creating intelligent mechanical bodies and researching soul-mechanics were taboo among taboos. This was almost like those in the White Tower Federation who delighted in divine unions! The merchants, with faces full of disdain, gradually left Briley behind. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°I just wanted to have a meal¡­¡± Briley had grown accustomed to such looks as he downed a dull drink. He had long known that his ideal type simply didn¡¯t exist in this world! Since his childhood, he had worked for the Steam Hand company, constantly surrounded by machinery, and his father had strictly forbidden him from early romances. When his father finally allowed him to date, he had unknowingly lost all interest in frail humans and had completely fallen for machinery, for the sharp and resilient steel of mechas. ¡°¡­¡± Hold on, think about it carefully. Compared to liking tentacles like that seafood sister from the Witch Sea, he was quite normal¡­ Chen Qi suppressed the urge to comment and coughed twice: ¡°Mister Briley, your condition, no, your request, can be saved,¡± he said. ¡°???¡± Briley¡¯s eyes widened. Although Chen Qi¡¯s words were harsh, he could see the words ¡¯worldly and knowledgeable¡¯ in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes! Chen Qi laughed. If it were Earth, a person who looked like a mecha wouldn¡¯t exist! But this was the New Sun World, a place of endless wonders. In the New Sun World, thanks to the extraordinary power of occupation cards or certain special surgeries, there were actually many ¡¯sub-humans.¡¯ And, because of the players¡¯ forum, Chen Qi had an understanding of many races and customs around the world. Stone people, dragonkin, or certain flesh implants all fit Briley¡¯s criteria! It¡¯s just that, in Shell Country, these special occupations for the Transcendent were very rare. Wait a minute, Chen Qi suddenly remembered he still had a useless skill card called ¡°Dragon¡¯s Charm.¡± An opportunity to pitch¡­ Chen Qi contemplated: ¡°Briley, have you ever heard of dragonkin?¡± he asked. ¡°Dragonkin?¡± ¡°Yes, dragonkin,¡± Chen Qi confirmed. Chen Qi picked up the manuscript and pen, sketched with abstract strokes, and drew a dragonkin. A lizard head, body covered in scales, a shell as tough as steel, and a muscular tail. Their appearance was about seventy percent similar to a fully armored mecha-human! Briley curiously took the manuscript, his eyes widening: ¡°I¡¯ve always been in the Witch Sea, and haven¡¯t heard of the races from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡­¡± Indeed, this world had a two-meter-tall race with skin like the casing of a mecha. The robust physique and scale-like appearance of the dragonkin precisely struck his fancy! It was as beautiful as the overlord of the nearby seas and the steam mecha! Chen Qi, seated in his chair, stroked the deep-sea water elf: ¡°Mister Briley, dragonkin are a special race living in the mountain ranges of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, they are also considered special Transcendents. Don¡¯t you think, this race perfectly meets your expectations?¡± he said. Briley was at a loss for words; he knew very little about these special races. But without a doubt, the dragonkin with an average height of over two meters were literally his dream lovers! The chef before him was so worldly and knowledgeable! You really can¡¯t judge a book by its cover¡­ Briley asked curiously: ¡°Do you know any dragonkin?¡± ¡°No,¡± said Chen Qi confidently. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dragonkin were a rare species; they weren¡¯t so easy to encounter. The odds of meeting a dragonkin were only slightly higher than encountering a tentacle monster. Sigh¡­ Briley drank another gloomy glass: ¡°I¡¯ll consider it, but I¡¯m more concerned about the maritime affairs than marriage at the moment, and I don¡¯t have the time to visit the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. You know about the Ghost Ship, right?¡± he said. Not only do I know, but I also have a core engine from a Ghost Ship¡­ Chen Qi immediately seized this opening: ¡°Indeed, Mister Briley, but there are so many foreigners in the Witch Sea these days. What if one day, you encounter a dragonkin? ¡°But unfortunately, as their appearances change, so do their aesthetics. These special races might not like ordinary-looking humans and may not be interested in you,¡± he said. What if he encountered one¡­ Briley fell into a pleasant daydream. He actually thought Chen Qi made a lot of sense. After being single for so many years, it was time to be favored by the Goddess of Love, to meet his own romance! When the time came, and his father saw him marrying a tall female who strongly resembled a mecha, he would be shocked! He¡¯s taken the bait¡­ Chen Qi smoothly handed over a skill card named ¡°Dragon¡¯s Charm,¡± then adeptly said: ¡°Dragon¡¯s Charm, five million Shell Coins, plus a favor to build me a ship, how about it?¡± he said. ¡°!!!¡± Briley was momentarily stunned, deep in thought. This isn¡¯t how the script was supposed to go, is it? Chen Qi¡¯s card-flashing was so practiced, it was as if he was fleecing a sucker! And the most crucial part, Briley couldn¡¯t refuse! If it was as Chen Qi said, and the dragonkin had a shell comparable to a mecha, they would be his ideal match! This card might very well determine his marital affairs. Chapter 177 - 177 - 155: The Big Boat Purchase Contract_2 Chapter 177 ¨C 155: The Big Boat Purchase Contract_2 After all, his Captain Palu, no matter how he changed, couldn¡¯t turn into a Mecha. ¡°Five million!¡± An¡¯s mouth formed a small, round O, dazedly staring. Selling a demanding Charm card for five million! Chen Qi was playing too big! He couldn¡¯t possibly agree, could he? However, contrary to her expectations, she saw Brilly almost without hesitation, took the card from Chen Qi¡¯s hand: ¡°Deal.¡± For love¡­ Brilly had lost his reason. So agreeable? Not bargaining? Chen Qi was also surprised. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð You know, even at the auction in Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the price of Dragon¡¯s Charm would only go as high as three million. He had found a super big fat sheep. Brilly accepted the card and fantasized about the scene of meeting a Dragonkin. After fantasizing for a while, he coughed twice and switched to work mode: ¡°So, Chef, no, Guest, what are your requirements, and by the way, I never build cheap ships.¡± Such a quick transition¡­ Chen Qi told Brilly his requirements. A kitchen, a deck restaurant, a bedroom, a room for Sea Demon and Water Elf, a storage room, and it must use top-notch materials, having the capability to withstand harsh weather like storms and volcanic rains. Also, there must be ample space to expand the ship. Simply put, it¡¯s like a luxury upgrade of a small houseboat. Brilly quickly drafted a design: ¡°Twenty million Shell Coins, subtracting the five million for buying Dragon¡¯s Charm, that¡¯s fifteen million Shell Coins. What are your requirements for the power system? I have systems ranging from five to ten million here. If you want to use our Steam Hand¡¯s engine, that¡¯s an additional twenty million Shell Coins.¡± Brilly¡¯s lips curled up with confidence: ¡°The speed of our Steam Hand ships can match the recently famous Ghost Ship during a three-minute burst!!¡± Chen Qi felt a twinge of pain. Fifteen million Shell Coins were still within his acceptable range, but adding Steam Hand¡¯s power system brought it to thirty-five million, a sky-high price beyond his imagination! The power system could actually be more expensive than the ship itself. Chen Qi decisively refused: ¡°I have a channel to get a cheap core; my ship doesn¡¯t need an engine core, only needs the Steam Hand¡¯s power system installed.¡± No need for an engine core, just the system¡­ Brilly smiled in puzzlement. For a high-class ship, the engine core is of utmost importance! It¡¯s also one of the most crucial technologies of their Steam Hand Company! ¡°Guest, there are some areas where you shouldn¡¯t skimp on money.¡± Brilly confirmed at last: ¡°Ordinary shoddy engines can¡¯t compare to using Grade C crack materials and engines developed in collaboration with ten companies. Of course, if it¡¯s just the power system, about seven million.¡± Seven million plus fifteen million, that¡¯s twenty-two million. Acceptable¡­ Chen Qi nodded his head, resolute: ¡°I have a limited budget, I confirm.¡± Brilly understood, for an ordinary Second-order Transcendent, fully purchasing a Steam Hand engine was an unimaginably high price. He noted down the requirements: ¡°No problem, guest, as you wish, I will get my friend on this, and within twenty days, you will receive your ship. Of course, if you want to change the engine, you can go to the Bonfire Energy Store in Moonstone City. To manage the Crack Tide and develop new technologies, many large companies have already dispatched their Hunter Groups specialized in handling cracks, and have also set up companies in Moonstone City.¡± After that, Brilly neatly handed over a simple contract to Chen Qi: ¡°Supports ten months of installment payments, but it will be 10% more expensive, my respected guest.¡± Although this man had a scruffy beard, he was unexpectedly professional. Chen Qi accepted the contract: ¡°I will gather the money as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Okay, guest.¡± ¡°Oh my gosh¡­¡± An¡¯s ears perked up like a little white cat shocked to its core. In front of her, at a mere ordinary banquet, Chen Qi had just signed a contract for twenty million! An couldn¡¯t help herself, she curiously walked over and glanced through Chen Qi¡¯s boat purchase contract. She had never imagined that Chen Qi had bought a boat for twenty million!! An said, ¡°Qi, this¡­¡± Chen Qi said, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Teacher An?¡± An could no longer maintain her composure, ¡°Qi, did you rob someone? Where did you get so much money?¡± After all, Chen Qi was just a chef! Even if the ingredients were human! He couldn¡¯t possibly have gotten that much money! ¡°¡­¡± Robbery? Chen Qi was stung by the accusation. Though he already owned a sea beast breeding base. But the main funds for this boat purchase still came from robbing the Black Rabbit, as well as the weapons voluntarily surrendered by the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau¡¯s investigation squad. Chen Qi coughed twice, leaned next to An¡¯s ear, and whispered, ¡°An, actually, on my way to Sea Demon Gorge, I found some treasure. Of course, I don¡¯t have so much money, so I was planning on installment payments.¡± In a sense, the Giant Slayer, along with the investigation squad¡¯s weapons, were all found by him in the Deep Sea Titan area. Found, installment¡­ Hearing Chen Qi¡¯s explanation, An sighed with relief, becoming somewhat more rational. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That¡¯s not right! Even in installments, buying a twenty-million ship is still too insane. You wouldn¡¯t take out loans, or get involved in some shady business, would you¡­ An calmly said, ¡°Qi, installments might be an option, but taking loans is not a wise action. It will only increase your burden. Many banks, they have third-ranked Transcendent debt collectors specifically to enforce debt repayments.¡± An was very afraid that Chen Qi would be targeted by Moonstone City¡¯s gangsters, or even the banks. People from Shell Country banks just need a simple contract to devour a family whole. For someone with a bit of ability like Chen Qi, the outcome would still be miserable. I won¡¯t be taking loans¡­ Chen Qi crossed his arms, ¡°Rest assured, Teacher An, I have it under control, wanting to strive in the Crack Sea. Without a strong ship, it won¡¯t work.¡± After the two had finished talking. Bri looked at the arm badge on An¡¯s arm, this person, was the newcomer instructor from Maro Town. Boat builder Bri suddenly turned serious, addressing the two, ¡°Both of you are Transcendents in charge of Maro Town, aren¡¯t you.¡± An and Chen Qi were momentarily stunned, looking at Bri. An nodded, ¡°Yes, I am the newcomer instructor of Maro Town, responsible for Transcendent events in the surrounding area.¡± Chen Qi crossed his arms, looking at Bri. Bri then took out three Bounty Orders from his backpack, ¡°Both of you, I actually have some matters to deal with near Maro Town. If you can help me with this, I can give you a discount on your ship.¡± Matters to deal with? An and Chen Qi took the Bounty Orders. Chen Qi was slightly taken aback. The three people on the Bounty Orders were the very ones he had encountered on the Dove Travel Ship: Little Raven, Siren, and the Cloaked Old Man. ¡°What does this mean?¡± An¡¯s expression immediately turned ice cold. These three were the recently famous pirates on the seas. The matter involving these three pirates was definitely no small affair. Chapter 178 - 178 - 156: Ritual of the Thirteen Hunters Chapter 178 ¨C 156: Ritual of the Thirteen Hunters Bruce didn¡¯t know when he had pulled out a stack of papers filled with intelligence: ¡°Among these three pirates, Miss Siren is the darling of the Grandmother, while the cloaked elder is a cadre of the Sea God Pirate Group, and Doctor Crow is a newly promoted cadre of the Black Whale Group. And all three of them have already arrived at the islands near the coastal area.¡± The three pirates had reached the nearby islands¡­ An subconsciously took out his magic wand, looking around warily: ¡°What are they here for?¡± Bruce frowned, spreading his hands: ¡°Gentlemen, do you know of the prayer rituals to the Thirteen Gods?¡± The divine prayer rituals¡­ An Hui recalled the knowledge in his mind: ¡°I am aware that in our Shell Country, all prayer and sacrifice rituals are taboo, and those who touch the taboo will be executed.¡± The prayer and sacrifice rituals to the Thirteen Gods¡­ Chen Qi tried to remember. The original thirteen hunters, at the rise of the new day, became the thirteen gods who walk the world. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð In many banned books, it¡¯s stated that if one meets the corresponding conditions and completes the ritual, one can receive the blessings of the Thirteen Gods. For instance, by arranging the Lamp Phase ritual with seven candles, one can summon the Lamp Hunter, the Lantern Death God, to reap those who have violated the taboo of life and gain prophecies of redemption, and so on. Or by offering the blood of life, one can summon the Cup Hunter, the Blood Ancestor, to stay eternally young and transcend the normal limitations of the flesh. Or by offering a ring and love, one can call forth the Flower Hunter, the Earth Mother Goddess, to bestow the blessing of love upon couples, as well as a felicitous place for their affection. Or if one performs the Dice Phase ritual, then one can summon the Dice Hunter, master of chaos and luck, who bears a twenty-sided die and, for a short time, obtain fortune beyond the norm. However, although the Thirteen Gods are recognized as orthodox deities by the authorities, these prayer rituals are still considered taboo. Chen Qi recalled discussions on gaming forums, the players¡¯ lamentations. Seeking the Gods¡¯ blessings was a unique playstyle in the early stages of the game. But based on the players¡¯ painful experiences, this play style could only be used for entertainment. First, there was a high failure rate; due to the control over knowledge, the chance of successfully conducting a ritual was less than one percent. And even if one were lucky enough to succeed, death was the only outcome. For instance, a player once completed the ritual for the twenty-sided die of the Dice Hunter and could draw ten consecutive Gold Coins in any card pull, even find Gold Coins while walking. Then, he encountered a once-in-a-millennium meteorite and was smashed to smithereens. Or take the wealthy old man who started the game at eighty years old and successfully completed the Cup ritual to extend his life and return to youth, defying fate. After popping champagne and preparing to be affectionate with his girlfriend in the game¡¯s manor, he saw her transform into the Lantern Death God, and even his account was wiped out. Additionally, conducting rituals in Shell Country, Black Blood Empire, and White Tower Federation would result in being hunted by the purification department. Therefore, ¡¯rituals of the Thirteen Gods,¡¯ except in the religious country with fewer players in the six major sections and the Frostwinter Kingdom located in the freezing cold, are strictly prohibited in other areas. Every blessing comes with a price, and that price usually is life itself. In the Witch Sea region, summoning the Thirteen Gods is very rare. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Are you suggesting they want to summon the Thirteen Gods?¡± Bruce checked the books in his hand: ¡°No, I was just giving an example. The rituals for summoning the Thirteen Gods usually only affect the individual, but the people from the Sea God Pirate Group are more likely to summon ancient monsters from the deep sea.¡± ¡°What!¡± An¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted. So, it was about summoning deep sea monsters¡­ Chen Qi suddenly felt more at ease in his heart. In a place teeming with extraordinary talents like the Witch Sea, compared to the Thirteen Gods, everyone prefers to conduct rituals to summon deep sea monsters. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. High success rates, spectacular visuals, and in line with the customs of the Witch Sea! The only drawback is that the summoned monsters enjoy tormenting humans. Upon hearing ¡¯deep sea monsters,¡¯ An couldn¡¯t help but clench her fists: ¡°Are you certain?¡± Bruce nodded: ¡°In the Crack Sea, the rituals performed by the Sea God Pirate Group have been done more than once or twice. Of course, cases of rituals near the coastal area are rare.¡± An frowned, as to her, the threat of deep sea monsters was far greater than that of summoning the Thirteen Hunters. The rituals of the Thirteen Hunters, whether they fail or succeed, have limited negative impact. Whereas the rituals to summon deep sea monsters might bring forth beings of lower stature but are highly destructive. For instance, the Blood Eye Wall that Chen Qi first encountered was a deep sea monster summoned through a ritual. Undoubtedly, if deep sea monsters appear, they will pose a threat to the entire Moonstone Islands, akin to the Ghost Ship, the overlord of the near seas! Bruce flipped through the intelligence in his hands: ¡°According to the intelligence, the Ghost Ship had once attacked a cruise ship where the three pirates were staying. Hence, I personally suspect that the birth of the Ghost Ship is related to the three pirates.¡± No¡­ As someone who had experienced it firsthand, Chen Qi could provide a definitive answer. The birth of the Ghost Ship had nothing to do with the cruise ship. Bruce added another sentence; ¡°If we don¡¯t deal with this in time, I¡¯m afraid all of us might die in the waves stirred up by this monster. Therefore, both of you, if you have any information on these three pirates or the ghost pirate ship, please be sure to tell me.¡± An made a note of this and then looked skeptical: ¡°Shipbuilder, why do you care about these things? And how can I be sure what you¡¯re saying is true?¡± Logically, a shipbuilder from the inland should not care about the troubles of Maro Town. ¡°Because of hatred. I despise the Sea God Pirate Group, I despise those bloodthirsty monsters in the night.¡± Brick glanced at his mechanical watch and said indifferently: ¡°As for the truth of the matter, as expected, the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau should also receive the intelligence soon and start investigating. They ought to have more information than me.¡± Finally, he took a sip of his drink and said to the two of them: ¡°Alright, if you have any information on the ghost ship or these three pirates, please be sure to tell me, and I can offer you a discount on your boat.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± An nodded, her face flushing again. Wait, why did he say ¡¯your boat¡¯? Your boat¡­ Your boat¡­ No, that¡¯s not my boat, but Chen Qi¡¯s boat¡­ An suddenly realized! The shipbuilder in front of her, Brick, had mistaken her and Chen Qi for a couple. An immediately became flustered, preparing to explain: ¡°That, we, I¡­¡± Young people nowadays really like to show off their love, buying a big boat at such a young age¡­ Brick lit a cigarette and waved goodbye to Chen Qi: ¡°Customer! If there¡¯s anything, find me in the waters east of the dock, my mobile dock is parked there! I¡¯ll give you the design tomorrow.¡± Building a quality houseboat in twenty days was another big project. After eating his fill, Brick left the open-air bonfire banquet. Chen Qi said goodbye to Brick and looked towards An on his left. An was still stuck. Why does it feel like An has been stuttering mysteriously lately¡­ Chen Qi asked curiously: ¡°Teacher An, what about me?¡± Eh? With a flushed face, An said softly: ¡°I wanted to say, it¡¯s not our boat, but yours¡­ your boat.¡± Because of this? Chen Qi tilted his head, puzzled. That¡¯s the confidence of a boat owner! Right now, Teacher An doesn¡¯t even have her own small boat; if she wants to go to the Crack Sea, she has to wait honestly for a passenger ship! Chen Qi¡¯s mouth curved into a slight smile: ¡°Teacher An, if you need a boat, you can come aboard mine at any time.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± An slowly nodded, then smacked her cheeks hard. She then stuffed three bounty orders into her work journal. Three pirates trying to summon deep-sea creatures nearby, this was extremely serious. Deep-sea creatures, the kind that summon the Wall of Bloodied Eyes¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, lost in thought. He was very interested in this too. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t know the whereabouts of Crow and the others at this point. At that moment, An lifted her head slightly, looking towards Chen Qi in deep thought. Chen Qi must be scared right now, scared that his new boat will become a meal for the sea monsters¡­ She patted her chest: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Qi, I¡¯ll do my utmost to prevent the descent of the deep-sea creatures. Before I fall, those deep-sea monsters won¡¯t step foot on our Moonstone Islands.¡± An stood still, gazing out at the distant sea. Her eyes were filled with unwavering determination, resolved to drive out all the deep-sea creatures without fail! ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Qi, the Shell Country officials place high importance on the safety of the nearby seas. The Shell Country officials won¡¯t let the ghost ship or the overlord of the nearby seas, or any other creatures that encroach on the nearby seas, off the hook. If the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau can prove the value of the Witch Sea, the inland will dispatch the active Hunter Group to advance into the Witch Sea.¡± The Hunter Group is an official hunter group specifically dealing with uncharted rifts on behalf of the Shell Country authorities. ¡°¡­¡± Listening to this made Chen Qi¡¯s heart flutter anxiously. In a sense, he was now the leader of the deep-sea creatures within the nearby seas. Chapter 179 - 179 - 157 Teacher An’s Basic Class Chapter 179 ¨C 157 Teacher An¡¯s Basic Class ¡°Hope the edge hunter¡¯s frontier hunter group doesn¡¯t come too early¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured to himself. If the hunter group enters White Tree Land and discovers his assets there, the consequences would be unimaginable. By any chance, if I¡¯m caught, I could be publicly executed, or even sent to the tribunal¡­ Chen Qi organized his thoughts: ¡°Teacher An, I hope you don¡¯t encounter the Nearshore Dominator, nor the Ghost Ship.¡± Now the Nearshore Dominator must lay low since it¡¯s essentially just a juvenile. ¡°Hmm¡­ Qi, you also must be careful.¡± An looked at Chen Qi with concern. Although Chen Qi now had the strength to face ordinary sea beasts alone, if he encountered the Nearshore Dominator, he would be instantly shredded by its sharp teeth. Chen Qi was fortunate not to encounter any ferocious sea beasts, but if he did, he had to master the art of fighting them. With her short hands like that of a fortune cat, An tightly gripped the magic wand and twirled it as if spinning a heavy hammer: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Qi, I have some understanding of fighting deep-sea monsters, and I also know some methods of using spiritual power. If you encounter any bottlenecks in your training, feel free to come to me anytime.¡± Though she mainly focused on spells, she also knew some basic combat techniques! Teacher An¡¯s private lessons¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head and pondered. Even though he had skill cards, he found that in many detailed aspects, he still found it difficult to reach a perfect level despite practice. An had a unique understanding of spiritual power perception and control. Years of basic spiritual power control practice and her exceptional talent earned An the title of An Aotian. ¡°Thank you very much, Teacher An.¡± Chen Qi smiled slightly, Recently, he obtained many skill cards and extraordinary props. These skills, even if upgraded with spiritual points, still required some time to be fully mastered. Moreover, he had yet to practice his strongest weapon, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Currently, wearing the Residual Fire Touch and using Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, he had the attack power to rival a Blade Phase third-tier Transcendent. Before his next voyage, he had to complete the practice of these skills and weapons¡­ Chen Qi secretly made a plan. Unfortunately, the practice of Residual Fire Touch and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking could only be done in White Tree Land. The two chatted a bit more, and unknowingly, night had deepened, and the campfire began to weaken. ¡°It¡¯s getting late,¡± An waved her fortune cat-like little hand and smiled, ¡°See you tomorrow, Qi.¡± ¡°See you tomorrow.¡± Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi yawned. After they bid farewell, the exhausted Chen Qi found the newly built inn in Maro Town along the newly built stone road, and then, upon entering the room, he instantly collapsed onto the soft bed with a thud. Hopefully, the coming days will pass smoothly. Chen Qi turned his head to look at the Water Elf by the bow of the ship and slowly closed his eyes. ¡­ ¡­ Half a month later, at noon, White Tree Land. The sky was gray and dark clouds rolled as if a storm was imminent. Chen Qi sat cross-legged on the roots of the White Tree, digesting the knowledge he had gained in recent days. At this moment, a prompt appeared before his eyes once again. [You have fully mastered Shadow Foot, agility increased by 8 points. You can now add Qi power to your feet, achieving stronger movement and more powerful kicking techniques.] [You have fully mastered Shadow Armor. You can instinctively condense Qi power to form armor on parts of your body to resist physical damage.] ¡°Finally completed it¡­¡± Chen Qi let out a long breath. For the past half month, he had been extremely diligent, leading a very simple life. In the morning, he would get up to buy vegetables. Then, he would head to White Tree Land to deal with the Ghost Fire Fish and Hai Yunduo. In the afternoon, he would practice skills and the use of Meat Cutting Bone Breaking and Residual Fire Touch. In the evening, he would open a food boat to earn money and gather spiritual points. Occasionally, he would find Teacher An to practice spiritual power perception and help her with some trivial matters in Maro Town. These tedious practices have yielded great results¡­ Chen Qi checked his stats again. 60 inspiration, 42 constitution, 28 strength, 37 agility! Chen Qi looked down at his reflection in the water. Calm and composed, showing the demeanor of a young master. Although his muscles hadn¡¯t grown much on the outside, his bones and blood had greatly strengthened. Thanks to the extraordinary vegetables and the extraordinary fruit he had obtained earlier, his constitution could now rival a Cup Phase second-tier Transcendent. He felt incredibly powerful. The agility improvement mainly came from body movement skill cards, which increased his agility by a total of 15 points. Inspiration had not improved. With 60 points of inspiration, given his naturally high sensitivity, it would be hard to improve without acquiring a Cup Phase prop. His current stats were that of a well-balanced hexagon model. As a newly-promoted second-tier Transcendent, these were quite impressive stats. Based on the stats alone, he could contend with late second-tier Transcendents and even third-tier Transcendents with a weak foundation. With Residual Fire Touch and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, he could even take on an ordinary third-tier Transcendent head-on! ¡°Perhaps I can now spar with An, provided she doesn¡¯t use any large-scale spells.¡± Chen Qi recalled his practice with An over the past few days. Contrary to his expectations, An didn¡¯t engage in combat with him but instead taught him the monotonous practice of spiritual power perception techniques. An initially wanted to teach Chen Qi meditation but found that his sensitivity had reached an astonishing 60 points! An sighed from time to time. In her view, with Chen Qi¡¯s sensitivity, he could rank among the top in the Cup Phase class of Bei Country Royal University. Sadly, Chen Qi had already chosen his sole criterion and couldn¡¯t become a Shaman. In An¡¯s view, Chen Qi was still too weak, so she did not conduct any actual combat training with him, only some basic courses. An mainly taught Chen Qi how to use strong spiritual perception along with his five senses to predict the enemy¡¯s intentions. Thanks to An¡¯s training and his perception coupled with dynamic vision, Chen Qi could now predict an opponent¡¯s move before it was fully executed. At this moment, Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 swam over: ¡°Waku, Waku (Master! Your newspaper!)¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi took the newspaper. Lately, since he was entirely focused on improving his abilities, he could only catch up on the incidents like Little Crow and the Ghost Ship through the newspapers. Chen Qi opened the White Dove Times. ¡°The emperor of the Blood Blade Pirate Group is gravely ill, and Lady Blood has become the de facto ruler.¡± ¡°Is the mysterious vortex in the nearshore a super crack leading to another world?¡± ¡°Reporter Pei Lu interviews the captain of the Ghost Ship. The Captain declared their intention to slaughter merchant ships massively! They aim to become the king of the nearshore!¡± These are just some boring news articles with no information about Little Crow and the others¡­ Chen Qi put away the White Dove Times and looked at the sensational Witch Times. ¡°Lady Blood suspected of being bewitched by Big Mom, conspiring to murder her husband, Blood Emperor!¡± ¡°Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s chef teaches you how to savor seafood with your body~¡± ¡°Nature Form Career Divination! Famous Divination Master designs a divination questionnaire to help you choose the suitable Nature Form.¡± Chen Qi glanced through the Witch Times, which was filled with conspiracy theories and sensational news. Though lacking substantial content, its sales had already surpassed that of the White Dove Times. Due to the absence of big news or the Flower Witch¡¯s whereabouts, the White Dove Times¡¯ sales had plummeted significantly. In the tavern of Maro Town, the Witch Times¡¯ sales far exceeded those of the White Dove Times. Chen Qi put down the newspaper. It seemed that the actions of Little Crow and others were still a mystery. ¡°Woo, woo, woo¡­¡± What¡¯s that sound? Chen Qi turned his head, looking into the distance. On the sea surface, there was a vast expanse of fresh blood. Chapter 180 - 180 - 158 The True Overlord of the Near Seas Chapter 180 ¨C 158 The True Overlord of the Near Seas The smell of blood, a mixed scent¡­ Chen Qi looked out toward the distant sea. ¡°It¡¯s the coastal overlord¡­¡± The coastal overlord¡¯s scales shimmered with a faint light under the gloomy sky, those once hard scales now had many breaks, blood oozing out, mixing with the murky seawater to form a hauntingly beautiful picture. ¡°Ao wu ao wu~¡± Like a wounded little dog, the coastal overlord swam over trembling, stretching out its huge head to nuzzle Chen Qi. Chen Qi gently raised his hand and touched the head of the coastal overlord: ¡°What¡¯s wrong, my little sea dragon?¡± The sea dragon seemed to sense Chen Qi¡¯s kindness! Boom! Then, in the next second, he was bear-hugged by the coastal overlord and taken straight to the seabed! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð This little guy is still so domineering, fortunately, my body is hard enough now¡­ Chen Qi struggled to swim and emerged from the bottom of the water, spitting out the seawater from his mouth. The coastal overlord was too hasty. It was the first time he saw the coastal overlord showing such exhaustion. Although for it, these wounds were far from fatal. But to have wounded the coastal overlord to this extent meant that the opponent possessed considerable strength. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who was it? Teacher An? No, she was still having breakfast at my place today; she wouldn¡¯t suddenly run to the sea. Could it be Perlu? Recently, to boost newspaper sales, she¡¯s been riding her giant white dove day and night, flying non-stop. Or maybe another Hunter Group, merchant ship, ghost ship? Little crow? Chen Qi pondered. ¡°Ao wu ao wu!¡± The coastal overlord opened its mouth full of sharp teeth and let out a mournful howl. ¡°I don¡¯t understand¡­¡± Chen Qi frowned. He could not understand the coastal overlord¡¯s language at all. He could only lower his head and go over the coastal overlord¡¯s scaly body, checking its injuries by experience. Besides the damage, there were burn marks¡­ And some skull fragments, embedded in the scales. Skull fragments, burn marks, it was the ghost ship! Chen Qi immediately identified the culprit. Just then, the sea ahead began to ripple, as if something was slowly emerging beneath the surface. With the spread of the ripples, a massive shadow gradually revealed its outline. It was a ship, an ancient ship, its hull covered with rust and the traces of time, as if it had sailed from a deep abyss of history. Its sails were tattered, with ghostly fires crackling, fluttering in the sea breeze, making a deep and eerie sound. At the same time, on the ghost ship, there lay an abundance of rotting, stinking sailor corpses, all of their recent battle spoils. And at the prow of the ship, a towering captain holding an anchor let out a hearty laugh: ¡°I¡¯ve finally found you, coastal overlord! No one¡­ can escape our hunt, no foolish beast can rule these waters!¡± ¡°I will show the people at sea who is the true overlord of the coast!¡± The ghost ship captain had heard the name of the coastal overlord from the dead merchants! But they believed that no existence was more suitable to be the boss of these coastal waters than them! They had been hunting the coastal overlord for many days! And just now, with the firepower of the ghost ship, they had beaten the coastal overlord like a little dog looking for its mother! ¡°A beast that bleeds is after all just prey in this vast sea.¡± From now on, on this ocean, there will only be one overlord of the coast! The ghost ship captain stood on the prow, looking excitedly at the injured coastal overlord in the distance. However, the next second, he was shocked! Even felt a thumping in his heart! Under the gloomy sky, a figure stood on the Black Ship Sea Dragon¡¯s winding back, covered in hard scales. A human! Why would a human stand on the back of a sea dragon? The ghost ship captain made a snap decision, raising his long, skeletal arm: ¡°Stop the ship!¡± What happened? The skeleton pirates tilted their skulls one by one, unable to understand what the captain meant. The Ghost Ship Captain explained loudly, ¡°Stop the ship! We¡¯ve encountered a ghost!¡± That thing in front! It¡¯s clearly not a normal entity; it must be observed carefully¡­ The Ghost Ship Captain made a cackling sound. And as the ship drew closer, its body suddenly trembled violently. Not out of fear, but out of anger! The human standing on top of the near-sea overlord was none other than the bastard from the White Dove passenger ship, the one who destroyed their ship¡¯s core! The Ghost Ship Captain clenched his teeth. An encounter battle¡­ Chen Qi silently took out a sky-blue gem. Residual Fire Touch instantly turned into pitch-black tide waters, like venom covering the skin, forming into a black Hunter¡¯s garb with tiny tentacles. Seeing this, the Ghost Ship Captain felt no fear; they were monsters themselves, facing a monster only excited them all the more! Moreover, he could clearly sense that the being before him was just a Second-tier human! If it weren¡¯t for the three Third-tier Transcendents on the White Dove passenger ship, this guy would have long been dead! Plus, if they could kill the near-sea overlord in this vicinity, their reputation would soar! ¡°What luck!¡± The Ghost Ship Captain softly snapped his fingers. The next second, the Ghost Ship¡¯s cannons were raised, aiming at Chen Qi¡¯s position! Against humans! Against sea beasts! There was no need for hesitation! Chen Qi picked up his long sword, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, and firmly gripped the handle. Although he was prepared, he hadn¡¯t expected things to happen so suddenly. The Ghost Ship Captain, along with his Ghost Ship, definitely had the strength of a Third Rank. If it were just him alone, it would almost be impossible to defeat the Ghost Ship. ¡°But unfortunately for you, this is my turf¡­¡± A fierce light flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. The Ghost Ship Captain roared with all his might, ¡°Fire the cannons!!¡± Ten cannons from the Ghost Ship fired in unison, lead cannonballs shot out from the Ghost Ship¡¯s gun ports, stirring up huge waves in the land of white trees! Boom! Boom! Boom! The near-sea overlord thrashed its tail fiercely, crushing those cannonballs. I must play to my advantages and not allow this ship another chance to escape. There¡¯s no need to use the Giant Killer this time! Close combat is the best approach! Dark Concealment¡­ Chen Qi stopped engaging in a ranged attrition battle, with the help of the deep sea Water Elf, he dove like a fish into the depths below. ¡°Fire! Fire!¡± Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Amid the continuous roars, the Ghost Ship Captain bellowed, relishing in the sensation of being in command of fiery power! With such dense firepower, even bodies of steel couldn¡¯t get close! Even the near-sea overlord was beaten by their cannons to the point of crying for its mother! ¡°Kill them slowly, I want this event to be known across the entire sea!¡± The Ghost Ship Captain took hold of the ship¡¯s anchor, smashing it down on the deck. And the next second, amidst a piercing whistling sound! A long blade came up to meet him, severing his foolish neck! What¡¯s happening? The Ghost Ship Captain felt his field of vision plummet. Gurgle gurgle¡­ A pair of Hunter¡¯s boots appeared in his field of view, growing larger and larger. Thump! Chen Qi stepped on the Ghost Ship Captain¡¯s rolling skull with his foot. Next, he would make this Ghost Ship Captain understand who was the true overlord of these near seas. Chapter 181 - 181 - 159 Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, Open! The First Battle of the Blade of Fury! Chapter 181 ¨C 159 Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, Open! The First Battle of the Blade of Fury! The sky was gradually covered by a thick ink-colored veil, clouds rolling as a storm was about to break. Aboard the deck, Chen Qi¡¯s hunter boots continuously pressed down. The skeleton captain¡¯s skull cracked, its yellowed black teeth clenched tightly together as if proclaiming the majesty and terror it held in life! As the once gallivanting ghost ship captain, it could not accept such humiliation! Green flames spat from its mouth as it cursed, ¡°Human, if you do not cease, I will make a piss pot out of your skull, cutlery from your ribs, and a helmet for my little brother from your pelvis¡­¡± Black tentacles appeared on Chen Qi¡¯s right thigh, spiraling with powerful Qi Power and entwining around his leg to form an unprecedented amount of energy! Crack! Snap! The ghost captain¡¯s sturdy skull instantly split in half! Its swaying body bent down sharply, snatching its shattered skull back from under Chen Qi¡¯s feet. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Had that empty skull finally come to its senses¡­ Chen Qi assumed the pose of holding a blade. The ghost captain, cradling its half-broken skull: ¡°Minions! What are you looking at! Slaughter this human for me!¡± Under the ghost captain¡¯s command, green flames instantly soaked through Chen Qi¡¯s trousers. Crack! Snap! The skeleton pirates wielded rusty swords; they had no flesh but were spirits from the cracks. Since they had no bodies of flesh, their attacks did not consider defense. Surrounded, huh¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s gaze turned icy as he spat out a breath of life force, surveying his surroundings, quickly analyzing the situation. The ghost ship could evolve by continuously plundering merchant vessels, becoming stronger and stronger. At sea, it was also because of ghost ships that more and more hunter groups were deployed. If left unchecked, it would only make the coastal waters worse and more troublesome. What¡¯s more, there was an energy core on the ghost ship. The one Chen Qi had obtained before was just a secondary core of a ghost ship. If he could obtain two cores, his own vessel might be driven by a dual-core system! Chen Qi took a deep breath. There was no doubt that this was the best opportunity to deal with this damned ghost ship. Moreover, it was the perfect time to test the results of his recent intensive training! ¡°Attack!¡± At the ghost captain¡¯s command, nearly a hundred skeleton pirates surged from all directions like a tide. The skeleton pirates¡¯ greatest strength was their sheer numbers and their fearlessness of pain! Even a third-tier Transcendent could be pierced through the back due to an oversight by the skeleton pirates! This was an attack without any semblance of order! ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, spreading life force throughout his body and constraining it, turning his upper body, blade, and hands into a ready-to-release spinning top. Charging, charging¡ª Then, at the moment when the skeletons swung their sabers, he released all his Qi Power¡ªinstantaneously! Shadow Blade Slash, Qi Blade Great Rotation! Accompanied by a piercing howl, the rusty blades quickly raised a dark flame, slicing a sharp rotation! The hundred skeleton pirates surrounding from all directions were cut down like fragile straw, shattered by the black shadow energy and clattering to the ground. The green flames at his feet were also pushed back by the massive airflow created by the rotating long blade! Fresh circular marks were added to the worn-out deck. Sudden silence fell around him. At that moment, within five meters of Chen Qi, the only monster that remained standing was the ghost ship captain. ¡°Huh, interesting! But your physical strength is limited, while our power is infinite and inexhaustible,¡± The ghost captain repositioned its head and picked up its weapon again¡ªthe cursed anchor. Its weapon, a wet cursed anchor like a huge hammer, wielded a heavy sensation of drowning with every swing! Crack! Snap! More and more skeleton pirates stood up once again. Chen Qi, wielding a long knife ablaze with sharp, black flames, tucked it back at his waist, assuming a defensive stance. The greatest feature of the Ghost Ship captain was that under the power of the Ghost Ship core, he could regenerate endlessly. At the same time, the Ghost Ship captain also had the Ghost Ship¡¯s cannons and a large number of skeleton soldiers at his disposal. Therefore, under normal circumstances, even a Third-tier Transcendent skilled in combat would find it difficult to take down the Ghost Ship alone, but now, standing here, there wasn¡¯t just Chen Qi. The Ghost Ship carried no scent of Sea Beasts, and the moment it set foot in the land of the white trees, it was doomed to be devoured completely by the black mud, the Water Elves, and the Hai Yunduos! Moreover, the other skeleton soldiers were not very intelligent. Without the Ghost Ship captain, they would undoubtedly become playthings for the Sea Beasts. That is to say, as long as Chen Qi could restrain the Ghost Ship captain, the balance of ultimate victory would surely tip in his favor. Boom! ¡°Get out of the way, you continue firing the cannons, block that nearshore overlord!¡± The Ghost Ship captain took a step forward and then smashed down with his anchor! With a height of over two meters, combined with the attributes of a BOSS-level monster, this strike was like a meteorite falling from the sky! Chen Qi immediately switched to a receiving posture, his blade held horizontally above his head to block the hit. The immense pressure even caused the deck beneath his feet to crack. Boom! Boom! Like venting his anger, the Ghost Ship captain did not hesitate and savagely striked down two more times. The Ghost Ship captain was a melee-focused BOSS, who, apart from regenerating, also possessed extraordinary agility and strength! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Chen Qi attempted to draw his sword and counterattack twice, but the opponent¡¯s attack frequency was too dense, such that he found no opening. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Chen Qi used the Shadow Armor, enduring the Ghost Ship captain¡¯s attacks, but even so, his body inevitably suffered bruises. Just as he thought, the Ghost Ship captain was a powerful adversary! A powerful one, but not an unbeatable one! The Ghost Ship captain also realized that its attacks were too weak. The human before it was no longer of ordinary flesh and blood! If it didn¡¯t take care of the human before it now, their Ghost Ship was surely destined to become wreckage in this vast sea! If that was the case, it might as well try this strike! It lifted the anchor high and gathered a massive amount of Spiritual Power, the green ghost fire instantly turning into surging waves. Anchor Smash, Falling Wave! S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the next second, it ferociously hammered the anchor downward, the green ghost fire crashing down like waves along with the anchor! The green flames exploded! The entire Ghost Ship trembled violently under the smash! A hit! The Ghost Ship captain felt the vibration in his hands and smiled from within. Speed and strength! That was why he was so arrogant and despotic in the sea! Perhaps, I could wait a while, kill this human slowly, wait for that guy to show up, so that the image might add to our ghostly legend¡­ The Ghost Ship captain thought of the things to come after victory. However, this joy was fleeting. A drop of icy rain struck its skeletal eye socket. The next second, it saw a semi-transparent blue tentacle extend from the green fire, entwining its arm. My attack was blocked, by a Second-tier human body¡­ the Ghost Ship captain internally scoffed. No, is this really human? Chen Qi spat out a mouthful of blood, and from the damp Hunter¡¯s Clothes there spread out eight thick, twisted tentacles, extending as if limbs. At the same time, his rusty long knife was also covered in crimson crystals, each looking like a bleeding eye. Yu Huo entwined! Meat Cutting Bone Breaking with a blade of raging fury! Drip drop drip drop! The grey sky swiftly began to pour with rain, continuously beating down on the Ghost Ship. A sharp glint of cold light flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes: ¡°Ghost Ship captain, stop hiding! Come, let me see your power before you die!¡± Chapter 182 - 182 - 160 Sir, that... Chapter 182 ¨C 160 Sir, that¡­ Whoosh! Whoosh! The torrential rain suddenly began to fall, and the rotten planks amid the storm¡¯s onslaught emitted an intense, incessant creaking noise. Almost instinctively, as if seeing a terrifying monster, the Ghost Ship Captain frantically waved the ship¡¯s anchor in his hand, trying to shake off the slippery tentacles on his arm and move away from Chen Qi¡¯s strike range. Relying on his powerful strength, the Ghost Ship Captain took two blows to his chest and, pulling his arms free, quickly distanced himself from Chen Qi¡¯s attack range. The Ghost Ship Captain stabilized himself and looked again at the human before him. The dense raindrops kept hitting its cloak. Yet, despite being in their domain, he felt no fear at all; instead, he was enjoying this grand thunderstorm! Hoping this battle would be exhilarating¡­ Chen Qi once again positioned his blade. The Ghost Ship Captain¡¯s spectral flames blazed up again, and he slammed the anchor onto the deck: ¡°Skulls at the bow! Strategic retreat, all other skeletons, attack for me!¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Ghost Ship was a single entity! In case of encountering an insurmountable enemy, they could instantly flee, which was the core tactic that had kept them arrogant for so long! However, amidst the dense storm, no skeletons responded to its command. It slowly turned its head and saw that the Ghost Ship was already covered with disgusting black mud. Not only that, a sea monster with green algal hair sat at the bow, revealing its bloody fangs and continuously directing ten cloud-like creatures, blocking any skeleton trying to approach Chen Qi. Some fish emitting ghostly fires were frantically sucking the green spectral flames of their Ghost Ship. And the foolish near-sea overlord suddenly grew a brain and stopped confronting their Ghost Ship¡¯s cannons head-on! Besides, in its perception, six slime-like creatures, wearing skull helmets and wielding little spine daggers, shouting ¡°waku waku¡± as they stormed one cabin after another, defeating one elite skeleton pirate after another and penetrating into their Ghost Ship¡¯s engine room! This group of little slimes treated its Ghost Ship like a castle in a fairy tale, overcoming every challenge! Now, the entire Ghost Ship was already in chaos, with not a single skeleton able to heed his commands! And at the center of all these anomalies was this human right before its eyes. ¡°Monster¡­¡± At this moment, the Ghost Ship Captain could only describe the being before him with this word. It firmly gripped the anchor. It hadn¡¯t expected that just a brief pause had robbed them of the possibility to escape. Since there was no way out, they would make a stand with their backs to the water! The Ghost Ship Captain¡¯s entire body burst forth with seething spectral green flames, its spine fiercely expanded by the flames, making its already huge body swell even larger. Next, it would absorb the energy from the core! The Form of Green Fire! Drawing the engine¡¯s power and consuming part of the regenerative power, it regained even greater strength and speed! It no longer thought about the result of the battle nor the possibility of escape. At this moment, the only way the Ghost Ship Captain could secure victory was to utterly crush the human before it! ¡°Human, to kill this ship, you must first kill its captain!¡± ¡°Since you wish to see, then witness it slowly, human!¡± The Ghost Ship Captain¡¯s spine cracked loudly, and it gripped the chain of the anchor, swinging it like a hammer throw, smashing towards Chen Qi! Bang! Amidst a massive thud, the Ghost Ship Captain and the anchor surged forward, looming over Chen Qi like a mountain. Boom! Boom! Boom! The Ghost Ship Captain¡¯s upper arms swung down, smashed sideways, elbowed, and headbutted in a series of attacks, as relentless as a fierce storm! Any slight underestimation would be caught in this onslaught! Reduced to rubble! ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Chen Qi waved the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade in a storm-like flurry of slashes! At this moment, having absorbed Yu Huo¡¯s furious rage, the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking had activated its Fury Blade mode, even the most basic slash possessed a power matching that of the Qi Blade Slash. Even though he had absorbed the anger, Chen Qi still couldn¡¯t hide his excitement. Nevertheless, the Ghost Ship Captain possessed the prowess of escaping from Third-tier Transcendents multiple times! This indeed was a foe worth defeating! A worthy live combat practice! Ding ding ding ding ding! The anchor and the blade clinked crisply in the air. ¡°Die die die die die die!¡± Like a resentful spirit, the Ghost Ship Captain continuously muttered deathly incantations. At this moment, under the continuous barrage, the deck under Chen Qi had already split in all directions while the power of the anchor had broken through the defense. A massive sense of drowning began to spread from his limbs! The circulation of both breath and Qi Power became difficult¡ª Simultaneously, Chen Qi found his opportunity to attack! In Teacher An¡¯s course, when facing someone adept in Spiritual Power induction, one must not rely solely on Spiritual Power perception but must depend on the physical senses. Although he had learned it in his mind, the difficulty was indeed immense, and Chen Qi hadn¡¯t mastered it well. Although he hadn¡¯t completely mastered this way of anticipation, he had learned how to use Spiritual Power to induce others! And the Ghost Ship Captain before him, essentially possessing no physical senses, was all skeleton! Chen Qi slightly released killing intent and Spiritual Power, misleading the Ghost Ship Captain. The Ghost Ship Captain, as if seizing an opportunity, pressed its body forward. Then, at the moment its attack missed, Chen Qi slightly shifted his body and thrust his long blade forcefully into the opponent¡¯s spine. Chen Qi gripped the knife with both hands, lifted forcefully, and tossed the Ghost Ship Captain into the air. Simultaneously, the tentacles behind him also entwined the Ghost Ship Captain, binding him in mid-air! This moment of suspension was the Ghost Ship Captain¡¯s time of death! Chen Qi gathered all his Qi Power into the blade, then his whole body sprang like a bowstring, unleashing his power! Blade of Fury! Cutting All! With a loud whooshing sound, Chen Qi suddenly unleashed an upward slash. Accompanied by the black fire that tore through the raindrops, the Ghost Ship Captain¡¯s body was severed into two halves and fell to the ground. Accompanied by the sound of breaking bones, the entire ocean instantly quieted down. ¡°No, no¡­¡± The ghost ship captain¡¯s head kept making struggling sounds on the deck. Gurgle, gurgle¡ª The hard skull head rolled once again to Chen Qi¡¯s feet. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi exhaled a breath of Qi Power, as with his current strength, defeating the Ghost Ship Captain by relying solely on his own power was still somewhat strenuous. However, no matter what, the ultimate victor was him. Bang! Chen Qi stepped on the skull head. The Blade of Fury¡¯s Cutting All not only enhanced strength but also suppressed the recovery of flesh and bone! The power of this strike was even stronger than he had imagined! Even though the Ghost Ship Captain possessed strong regenerative abilities, he couldn¡¯t use them. And soon, his Deep Sea Water Elf Brave Squad would remove the core from the engine room. The Ghost Ship Captain¡¯s skull head twitched, born from the crack, it retained its unruliness from when it was alive. But at this moment, in such a humiliating state, it had no strength to resist, only endless regret¡­ If it had encountered this monster a bit later, had faced the near sea overlord later, by the time its ghost ship had absorbed enough power, perhaps the outcome might have been different¡­ The Ghost Ship Captain¡¯s skull head stopped talking, silently accepting its fate. ¡°Hey, little skeleton, where did you put the backpack card you got earlier?¡± Chen Qi stomped firmly on the head with his foot. He remembered that the Ghost Ship Captain had previously snatched Siren¡¯s backpack card. The Ghost Ship Captain didn¡¯t speak but silently rolled. It looked at a corner of the ghost ship, revealing a flicker of fear and anticipation. ¡°Wait?¡± Not right! Chen Qi faintly felt a sense of ominous foreboding. In this corner of the ghost ship¡¯s deck, there was a faint presence of Spiritual Power. Could there be another master? And this person even managed to completely evade his Spiritual Power sensing! Chen Qi immediately looked in the direction of the corner; the battle had drained him significantly, and he now lacked the strength for another fight. If another Ghost Ship Captain arrived, he might even consider abandoning the Territory of the White Tree. What exactly was it¡­ Chen Qi looked worriedly towards the corner. However, contrary to his expectations, he didn¡¯t encounter another skeletal general. In the corner, there was only a barrel. Under the fierce windstorm, the barrel was knocked over and rolled across the deck. What is this thing? Chen Qi tilted his head, stunned. ¡°Ah, ah, ah, ah!¡± Painful screams came from inside the barrel. With a snap, the barrel¡¯s lid hit the side of the ship, and then a young, blonde woman rolled out of it. She had her eyes tightly shut, dressed in a tailored white work blouse, a pair of snug brown leather pants, and waterproof long boots, the attire of a trendy elite white-collar woman from Moonstone City. However, at this moment, she showed none of the vigor that the outfit suggested, appearing utterly disheveled under the heavy rain. ¡°Damn it, going to be made into sashimi by the Ghost Ship Captain¡­¡± S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Calm down, calm down¡­¡± Suddenly falling out of the barrel, she stuck out her rear end, making strange noises, then curiously turned her head. At this moment, she had imagined what it would be like to become a skeleton specimen by the Ghost Ship Captain. But contrary to her expectations, she did not see the fiercely formidable ghost ship captain she had imagined. In painful struggles, she tried hard to slowly open her eyes. Her eyes met directly with the Ghost Ship Captain¡¯s skull hole. That ghost ship captain¡¯s expression, almost as disheveled as hers! Why is the Ghost Ship Captain reduced to just a head? What happened? ¡°Eh?¡± The rain beat down on her rear end, and she faintly felt something even more terrifying was on this ship. What to do? Can she run? Can she still hide? She mimicked the wriggling black mud on the ground, twisting and turning, pretending to be the wriggling black mud. But the eyes on that skull head kept staring at her! After a complex psychological battle, she slowly raised her head to look at the captain¡¯s boots above her and the owner of those boots, trying hard to squeeze out a voice from her throat: ¡°Sir, good evening¡­¡± It¡¯s not evening yet, Peril¡­ Chen Qi smiled slightly: ¡°Miss, good afternoon.¡± Chapter 183 - 183 - 161: Can I Interview You, Sir? Chapter 183 ¨C 161: Can I Interview You, Sir? The downpour grew heavier, blurring the distinction between night and afternoon. The entire deck was shrouded in tumult, with only the faint but resolute glow of a ghostfire lantern flickering in the storm. Chen Qi casually gathered a few skeleton pirates to form a makeshift chair before sitting down. Though it was a bit uncomfortable to sit on, there were no better chairs on this dilapidated ghost ship. So it was Perla¡­ Chen Qi sighed in relief, the tension in his heart slowly easing. He hadn¡¯t seen the chief reporter of the White Dove Newspaper, the biggest gossipmonger of Moonstone City, in a long time. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that ever since the search for the Flower Witch had failed, Perla had been in low spirits. Seeking a big scoop, she had ventured out to the Crack Sea, but unfortunately, most of her expeditions ended in failure. She hadn¡¯t come across any interesting news. As a result, the recent reports from the White Dove Newspaper were outdated and dull, even less exciting than watching three deep-sea water elves dance provocatively. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The only somewhat intriguing story was the interview with the spectral captain. But who would have thought she would attempt a second interview! Such a tough job, and she wanted to tackle it twice! Recently there hadn¡¯t been much big news in the Witch Sea, leaving Perla without much to do¡­ Chen Qi furrowed his brow, looking at Perla soaked on the ground, pondering how to handle the situation. First, he scrutinized his appearance. His hunter¡¯s cloak, damp from the storm, flapped in the wind like a tattered banner. The Residual Fire Touch¡¯s Hunter¡¯s Clothes, sufficient to obscure his face, combined with the aura of residual fire around him, even disrupted the detection of spiritual power. The clothes were fine; the key was Perla. She must have hidden herself in a barrel at some point, planning to seize the opportunity to interview the Ghost Ship¡¯s captain. Unfortunately, the current state of the spectral captain made it impossible for him to accept her interview. Soaking wet, Perla knelt on the ground, bum in the air, trembling as she raised her head. Her normally sharp and alert golden eyes, like those of a leopard cat, had dulled and even showed a hint of fear. If Perla knew it was me, her first statement would definitely be to ask me for a meal. She hasn¡¯t discovered my identity, not even a hint of suspicion¡­ Chen Qi concluded, then adjusted his voice, silently waiting for her to speak. The chief reporter¡¯s arrival was so abrupt that he had no idea what to do at first. Perla, kneeling on the ground, slowly, ever so slowly, raised her head. Only after ensuring that lifting it too high wouldn¡¯t get her neck sliced did she dare to look at the being before her. There, under the tattered flag of the ghost ship, amidst the rain coming down in torrents, sat a black hunter with crossed legs atop a throne of skeletons, a bright red bloodstained longsword resting on his thigh. And behind him, two thick, slick tentacles were wiping the blade. Slippery, slippery¡ª The spectral captain who had menaced her the last time now lay beneath the hunter¡¯s boot, like a stepping stone, his once arrogant eyes devoid of life. Ghost Ship Captain!! The front-page headline of the White Dove Newspaper!!! At that moment, only two words flashed through Perla¡¯s mind: ¡°Doomed!¡± She had intended to interview the Ghost Ship¡¯s captain but had encountered someone even more ruthless. Moreover, by the looks of the situation, this monster was even more violent than the spectral captain! Even the hot-tempered black mire was subdued by his presence! What should I do? Perla¡¯s mind raced in turmoil as she clenched her fists in the wind. Should I ask him how he managed to finish off the Ghost Ship¡¯s captain? No, no, no! That would surely lead to him demonstrating firsthand how he did away with the spectral captain! Or perhaps, I should ask if he¡¯s had dinner? No! No! No! As a result, he would most certainly devour her alive! Creatures like him love to eat raw meat, especially curious babies like her who don¡¯t know the dangers of the world! This monster appears to be the type who enjoys consuming living humans. Should I pretend I¡¯m a monster too, give a mischievous smile, and discuss the experience of human-eating with him? No, I have no experience in eating humans; I¡¯d definitely give myself away! No good! Time is running out! I can¡¯t keep thinking! Thump! In the storm, Perla bit her lip and bowed her head, saying: ¡°I¡¯m terribly sorry!¡± Amid the tempest, Perla¡¯s apology was exceptionally well-articulated. Not even the most experienced PR staff at the White Dove Newspaper could have delivered such an impeccable apology! Years of courting danger taught her that when in doubt, saying ¡¯sorry¡¯ was always the right choice! When facing a rational creature, it was definitely the correct approach! ¡°???¡± Chen Qi, sitting in the skull chair, was momentarily stunned. What was she apologizing for? Had she been frightened into talking nonsense? An interesting reaction¡­ Chen Qi smiled and tapped on the long knife resting on his leg. Seeing Chen Qi didn¡¯t immediately act, Perle, who had finished apologizing, blinked her golden eyes and said pitifully, ¡°Um¡­ excuse me¡­ can I go now? Or, what do I need to do to leave¡­?¡± Want to leave¡­ Chen Qi pondered for a moment, stroking his chin. To speak the truth, he didn¡¯t really have any way to deal with Perle. In the Witch Sea, Perle was one of those seemingly minor creatures but in fact, a big boss-type presence. Perle was likely an edge hunter, one who had participated in edge battles, a hunter who had reached beyond the New Sun world. Her strength was a mystery, the only certainty being she possessed a special mechanism for locking her health. Once her health fell too low, she would reveal a wholly new second form, capable of causing a storm, even a storm surpassing Fourth Rank Spiritual Power. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That was the reason Perle dared to court death repeatedly without actually dying. Of course, if pushed, he could use methods like tying her up to imprison Perle. Chen Qi glanced over at Perle. She was wearing a white shirt, the only thing of value being the retro camera she carried, not even a backpack card on her. There was nothing worth taking, and besides, Perle had been quite helpful to him in the Witch Sea, and he was not some kind of demon. This was all an accident, and the best outcome was to frighten Perle enough to let her ride her big white dove back home. Chen Qi tilted his head, pretending to ponder for a while, and finally said, ¡°Sure, of course, but there will be a price to pay.¡± ¡°¡­¡± A price¡­ Perle shivered all over. First, she was shocked that the monster in front of her maintained such a high level of rationality, and second, that it was actually willing to let her go. ¡°May I, first¡­ take my bag¡­?¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Chen Qi said softly. What price¡­ Perle slowly turned around, gripping her own behind, moving very slowly. That type of person who verbally releases you but then fires a shot to assert their cold-blooded nature was countless in the Witch Sea. Perhaps, she would become a stone for the Black Hunter to test his blade on. With her big white dove not by her side, she could only swim back. In a panic, Perle bent down on the rain-soaked deck and picked up her briefcase. From within the briefcase, a draft peeked out¡ªa draft for an interview with the Ghost Ship Captain. The carefully prepared draft was quickly soaked by the rain¡­ Suddenly, a sense of powerlessness surged in her heart. This time, she had spent a full three days and nights hiding in a merchant ship, pretending to be a barrel of precious wine, to successfully stake out the Ghost Ship and reach it yet again. To get the interview information, she had concealed her Spiritual Power, staying in the dark barrel for six straight hours. If she went back like this, she would definitively be mocked by that jerk Lilith from the Witch Times. All of a sudden, an idea struck Perle, and memories flooded back. She remembered, this monster in front of her was the Black Hunter who had appeared in the Crack Sea with the Flower Witch! And this Black Hunter had actually made his way to nearby waters and hunted the Ghost Ship Captain. This was information no newspaper had reported! A huge news story¡­ Perle swallowed, and amidst the storm, her heartbeat quickened. If she didn¡¯t come back with big news, she would certainly be trampled underfoot by her junior, Lilith. Once Lilith¡¯s Witch Times became the best-seller, she would be nothing but a foot-licker to her junior. Finally, after a fierce struggle, Perle bravely turned back and asked, ¡°Um, excuse me¡­ may I interview you, Mr. Black Hunter?¡± ¡°???¡± Perle looked at Chen Qi both frightened and hopeful! Just like you¡­ Chen Qi looked at Perle in front of him speechlessly. The truly impressive thing about Perle was her ability to be scared and still take incredibly bold actions. Chapter 184 - 184 - 162 The Start of a Good Image Chapter 184 ¨C 162 The Start of a Good Image ¡°You even dare to interview this¡­¡± Chen Qi even felt that even if the Father Whale from the Black Whale Group, or the legendary Ice Witch appeared, she would dare to go up for an interview! This is the purebred Light Phase Transcendent¡­ Trouble¡­ Chen Qi lightly tapped the blade of her long sword. Actually, accepting Perle¡¯s interview wasn¡¯t impossible. Anyway, after Perle returns to Moonstone City, she would report on today¡¯s events, and no one could stop her. However, agreeing to an interview with Perle couldn¡¯t be taken lightly. Chen Qi thought for a moment. Although he bore no animosity towards Perle, he absolutely couldn¡¯t appear overly friendly, or else Perle would only become more and more presumptuous. Moreover, maintaining his image was very important. Appearing overly friendly would make others take advantage of him. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Appearing too dangerous would lead to being hunted by Shell Country¡¯s Hunter Group. Chen Qi pondered slightly: ¡°Okay, but, you must pay the corresponding price.¡± At the mention of the price, Perle stared at the thick tentacles and shakily lifted her camera: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter? May I ask, what price?¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment. Perle was the biggest and most satisfying source of information in Moonstone City after all. A qualified Second-order Transcendent needed to possess movement technique, defensive, and perception skills. And he had mastered all of these. Besides, a qualified Second-order Transcendent also needed a skill to enhance their spiritual power origin, as well as their physical body origin. And his body was already strong enough, the most important was the skill to enhance spiritual power origin. Simply put, what he lacked were advanced techniques in breathing or meditation, a kind that could regularize and sublimate one¡¯s Qi Power and spiritual power origin. However, although these skills were considered essential for a qualified second-tier Transcendent in the guides, the number of Second-order Transcendents who could truly complete them was very few indeed. But approaching Perle for such skills as Black Hunter wasn¡¯t a good choice. It would make him seem poor and weak. He needed to change the question¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment, tapping his long sword: ¡°Information about Doctor Crow, the Cloaked Elder, or the Sirens.¡± ¡°!!!¡± Perle opened her mouth slightly. In fact, she had also been tracking information on these three recently. According to the intelligence, these three were lurking in the coastal waters, preparing to make a big move! If they really managed to summon deep-sea monsters, it would definitely plunge the coastal waters into massive chaos. ¡°I¡¯m very sorry!¡± Perle spoke again with a tremble: ¡°That¡­ I haven¡¯t found their whereabouts yet, only some information about their identities.¡± Chen Qi turned his head to think: ¡°These pieces of information will do, as for the rest, I can give you some time.¡± Immediately, Perle nodded: ¡°I¡¯ll do my best! Black Hunter!¡± ¡°Of course, if you don¡¯t succeed¡­¡± Chen Qi smiled slightly, making a gesture as if crushing a skull while stomping his right foot heavily. The Ghost Ship captain¡¯s head made a cracking sound. Bang! Perle felt a phantom pain in her head, knowing that if she didn¡¯t succeed, her head would meet the same fate as the Ghost Ship captain¡¯s. Chen Qi thought to himself. If she doesn¡¯t succeed, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 would climb to her bedside while she was sleeping and give her a bubble punch to the head! ¡°I understand¡­ I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Then, Perle took out some paper and a quill, asking curiously: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, may I interview you now?¡± She was extremely excited, although she hadn¡¯t interviewed the Flower Witch, interviewing the Black Hunter was also a great achievement! ¡°You may.¡± Chen Qi organized his thoughts. Even if he didn¡¯t accept the interview, Perle would still fabricate stories based on her imagination. He might as well try to see if he could shape a good image of himself in the Witch Sea through his answers. Perle blinked: ¡°May I ask, what is your relationship with the Flower Witch, Black Hunter?¡± What kind of question is this? Relationship¡­ Chen Qi tried hard to recall. The Flower Witch was cute and also very strong. He quite liked the Flower Witch, but right now, the two of them hadn¡¯t reached a point where they would confide secrets in each other. Friends¡­ No, after some events, their relationship was even better than normal friends. If he had to say it¡­ Chen Qi thought for a while, giving a simple answer: ¡°Partners.¡± The art of interview is to speak nonsense¡­ Chen Qi was well aware of this truth. Partners¡­ Perle was slightly shocked. Partnership implied a common goal between the two! The Flower Witch¡¯s target seemed to be collecting Witch Occupation Cards. Besides that, she also seemed to be delving into the secrets of the deep sea. No, there might be even more explosive objectives! Wait, the Flower Witch was looking for Witch Occupation Cards. Could it be, Black Hunter also wanted to become a Witch? No¡­ Perle held back her scattered thoughts and crossed out the message ¡¯Black Hunter suspected of wanting to obtain Witch Occupation Cards¡¯ on her paper, writing down: #Shocking! The Flower Witch and the monstrous Black Hunter from the deep sea have reached an unspeakable cooperation and deal!# Chen Qi looked at the earnest Perlu, quietly waiting for the next question. Perlu then asked a question that all adventurers are very concerned with: ¡°Black Hunter, the adventurers of Witch Sea all say that you like to sow your seed in human females who¡¯ve lost their way in the night. Is this true?¡± What the hell are you talking about¡­ A twitch emerged from the corner of Chen Qi¡¯s eyes beneath his cloak. In Deep Sea Titan Land, he clearly hadn¡¯t done anything, yet inexplicably, he had a bunch of bad reputations! And those that damaged his good image at that! One must know, the Flower Witch was aware of his identity. If these rumors were to reach the ears of the Flower Witch¡­ How would the Flower Witch view him, and how would the people of Witch Sea view him? Chen Qi earnestly dispelled the rumors: ¡°I am not one of those foolish parasitic sea beasts, and I have no interest in sowing seeds in human females.¡± No interest in sowing seeds in human females¡­ Perlu nodded her head. So that means, he¡¯s interested in non-humans, or interested in human males? Or he just sees humans as tools? But as it appears now, he¡¯s just a special kind of human! No no, this is consistent with the nature of a monster person! S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As a monster, he must have his strengths in many areas. This is important intelligence! Perlu¡¯s hand trembled slightly as she wrote: #Black Hunter states he has no interest in human females!# This report could be featured in a special column in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡­ Perlu took a deep breath and finally asked; ¡°That is, Mr. Black Hunter, why are you looking for Doctor Crow and the others, is it to hunt down the deep-sea creature they summoned?¡± You¡¯re asking way too much detail. Chen Qi thought. Deep-sea creatures could be useful to him, this to him was actually a very good dungeon, an opportunity to become stronger quickly. Of course, he absolutely couldn¡¯t tell this to Perlu. He¡¯d better fob her off with some excuse¡­ Chen Qi lightly brushed his longsword with his index finger: ¡°For amusement.¡± Another perfect non-answer, Chen Qi thought to himself. Meanwhile, Perlu¡¯s right hand trembled lightly. Amusement! You¡¯re interested in both the deep-sea creature and the three pirates? Perlu started slightly, trying hard to suppress her shaking hand. She continued writing: ¡°Black Hunter states that he is very interested in the three mysterious pirates on the high seas, as well as the deep-sea creature they are about to summon!¡± No interest in human females, but great interest in three pirates and the deep-sea creature. Perlu looked at the three contradictory headlines linked together and nodded with satisfaction. This would definitely make a front-page headline! Perlu gathered her manuscript and once more bowed: ¡°Thank you for accepting my interview, Mr. Black Hunter.¡± What on earth did she record¡­ Chen Qi frowned, feeling a vague sense of foreboding. Forget it, further entanglement would only lead to more trouble. Perlu gathered her briefcase and manuscript: ¡°Thank you very much, Mr. Black Hunter. How should I deliver the information to you?¡± She now had no courage to step into the land of white trees again. ¡°Just drop a message in a bottle in the sea area I designate,¡± Chen Qi said, and he specified a special sea area. He could have the deep-sea water elves collect intelligence. ¡°All right, I will do my best, Mr. Black Hunter. If there¡¯s anything you need my help with, please command me!¡± Perlu thanked him shakily. Chen Qi chuckled softly: ¡°Hmm, you can go now¡­¡± ¡°Yes! Yes! Yes!¡± The thoroughly soaked Perlu moved slowly to the side of the boat, jumped into the sea, swam with all her might, and kept calling for her giant white dove. ¡­ ¡°Finally gone¡­¡± Chen Qi watched as Perlu swam farther away. Hopefully, the coverage by Dove Times about him would be somewhat normal. Chen Qi remembered that the advancement of some special occupations depended on conceptual indicators like ¡¯legendary status¡¯ and ¡¯justice points¡¯. Moreover, a bad reputation could attract the attention of inland Hunter Groups. Therefore, a good reputation was extremely important. Chen Qi sheathed Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Regardless, he had cleared a significant menace from the nearby seas! At that moment, a group of six deep-sea water elves wearing skull helmets approached. The ones wearing skull helmets held elite skeletal spine swords: ¡°Waku! Waku! (Master, we¡¯ve breached the engine room of the Ghost Ship!)¡± ¡°Well done! Little guys!¡± Chen Qi placed the deep-sea water elves on his leg one by one, rewarding them with skilful massage techniques. ¡°Waku Waku!¡± The deep-sea water elves showed little expressions of enjoyment. After a session of massages, Chen Qi looked around. The green fire from the Ghost Ship had gone out, meaning the green fire engine of the Ghost Ship had been extracted by the deep-sea water elves. At his feet, the captain of the Ghost Ship also had no breath left. It was time to loot! Chen Qi rubbed his hands together excitedly. Chapter 185 - 185 - 163: Eye of the Deep Sea Chapter 185 ¨C 163: Eye of the Deep Sea Six Deep Sea Water Elves jumped onto Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder with a splash. Chen Qi, accompanied by the Deep Sea Water Elves and the little green algae that had finished singing, pushed open the ship door and walked through the eerie corridor. As he delved deeper, the surrounding temperature seemed to gradually drop. Crunch! Crunch! There were also some skeleton fragments wriggling on the ground. At a rough glance, at least a hundred small skeletal pirate pieces lay scattered, victims of the Deep Sea Water Elf squad¡¯s attack. The craftsmanship of the Deep Sea Water Elves was strong, and their combat ability was not weak either. Chen Qi looked around. The interior structure of the Ghost Ship was even more complex than he had imagined, ¡°How do we proceed?¡± Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 hopped down from Chen Qi¡¯s head, like a majestic warrior, and led the way ahead. ¡°Wa-ku wa-ku! (Master, follow me!)¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 held the Skull Sword, bouncing along. Chen Qi followed the Deep Sea Water Elf and pushed open the heavy wooden door. Behind the wooden door, there was an energy core emitting green flames. The energy core appeared as an exquisite sphere, over a meter wide, with a surface that radiated a faint glow and tiny green flames. The surface texture was delicate, flowing with mysterious runes and patterns that seemed to conceal mysterious energy from the depths of the crack. This was the heart of the Ghost Ship, an energy core with immense power¡­ Chen Qi slowly moved forward and gently touched this energy core with his hand. [Ghost Ship Ghost Fire Energy Core (Main) Nature Form: Hammer, Lamp Introduction: Born from a master-level Ghost Artisan¡¯s energy core, it contains powerful Extraordinary Energy, providing immense power as the energy core of large constructs. When fully activated, it will completely reshape the appearance of the ship and generate a large amount of green ghost fire, significantly increasing the ship¡¯s speed! Meanwhile, the green fire emitted by this core can dispel weak evil spirits and sea beasts. Note: This engine needs to be nourished by Extraordinary Power.] Chen Qi caressed it carefully. Although its exterior was similar to the core he had obtained before, its performance was on a completely different level! Such a qualitative improvement¡­ Chen Qi swallowed a mouthful of saliva. If he had this core, his ship would undoubtedly become the most eye-catching one nearshore. ¡°Well done!¡± Chen Qi excitedly hugged the Deep Sea Water Elf. The energy core was the heart of a high-order ship, and his current ship now possessed a legendary Ghost Heart! Next, it would depend on the ship that Bri built¡­ Wait, what if the ship built by Bri couldn¡¯t withstand the energy core of the Ghost Ship? After all, although Bri¡¯s craftsmanship was excellent, fundamentally, he had only built a medium-sized travel ship. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In terms of scale, it was far from matching warships and large cruise ships. His residential ship¡¯s tender size, could it really withstand such a powerful engine? Chen Qi felt a bit worried. Luckily, his residential ship was about to be completed. The next step was only the decoration of the ship. Whether the residential ship could handle the power of the green fire core would soon be known. Chen Qi forcefully removed the Ghost Fire Main Core from the Ghost Ship. After handling the core, Chen Qi gathered the little green algae and the Water Elves to start collecting treasures from the Ghost Ship. ¡°Move out!¡± ¡°Wa-ku wa-ku (At your command!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elves had no concept of money or wealth, fortunately, the little green algae, as a Sea Demon, was exceptionally sensitive to treasures. In no time, with the efforts of the little green algae and the Deep Sea Water Elves, the engine room was piled high with pots and jars, as well as gold coins and fine wines. These skeletal pirates really loved fine wines¡­ Chen Qi crouched down and counted from left to right. The pottery, paintings, and other items were severely damaged. The price of these fine wines and gems added up to at least thirty million shell coins. Quite a considerable fortune¡­ Chen Qi calculated. However, the Ghost Ship was now a prime target nearshore and a major enemy of many Hunter Groups. Selling these items in Moonstone City would at most fetch fifteen million shell coins, plus there was the risk of being caught by the police. The best way was to take these illicit goods to the black market in the Crack Sea. Next, Chen Qi began to sort through the extraordinary items on the Ghost Ship. Combat-use Extraordinary Props and weapons, as well as two Second-order Transcendents¡¯ backpack cards, and one Third-tier Transcendent¡¯s backpack card. The Second-order Transcendents¡¯ backpack cards had nothing of great value, totaling only five million shell coins. But fortunately, this Siren¡¯s Third-tier card wasn¡¯t lost. This was a backpack card of a Third-order Transcendent¡­ Chen Qi excitedly held the backpack card in his hand. [Series 30 Backpack Card (Super Fire God Edition) Nature Form: Lamp Description: Produced by the White Dove Travel Company of the White Tower Federation for VIP customers, an essential for home money storage and travel. Capacity: 2*2*2 (cubic, eight cubic meters) Note: Dear guest, what is precious has its merits, may the products of the White Dove Company bring convenience to your travels!] The size of this backpack card was 2*2*2. Chen Qi¡¯s current backpack card was 1*1*2, which meant this new card¡¯s capacity was exactly four times that of his current one. The larger the capacity of a backpack card, the more expensive it was! Moreover, this backpack card was a special edition that could be used to preserve some food temporarily, as well as prevent items from rusting or food from molding. What could be inside such a valuable card? Chen Qi opened the backpack card. The card¡¯s face even thoughtfully labeled its contents. Let¡¯s see, what good items are in a Third-order Transcendent¡¯s backpack card! Enchanting Demon Perfume, which increased one¡¯s charm value. Its scent would make humans irrational. Sexy Lipstick, which left a noticeably strawberry-colored mark that was hard to wash off. Why leave an unwashable lipstick mark? Chen Qi pondered. He almost forgot; this was the Sea King Siren¡¯s backpack card. Chen Qi kept flipping through the items. Delay Potion, Sleep Potion, Skincare Water, Collar, Dog Ears Decor, Cat Tail Decor, Pain Whip, Cow Costume¡­ What on earth is this? Chen Qi twitched the corners of his mouth. Except for the Pain Whip, which could reduce mental acuity and was useful for interrogation, everything else was peculiar fetish items. Shouldn¡¯t a Third-order Transcendent¡¯s backpack card contain world-changing weapons? This Siren played really wild¡­ Chen Qi gritted his teeth. Fortunately, the Pain Whip could weaken someone¡¯s spirit and was considered a rare extraordinary weapon. Finally, after much effort, he found a normal extraordinary item, a blue eye-like crystal the size of a head. [Lost Deep Sea Eye Nature Form: Cup Introduction: One of the countless eyes of the legendary monster Deep Sea Titan Twelve Touches. Effect: Contains powerful deep-sea energy, capable of summoning the Deep Sea Eye from the depths of the crack. (If in a special place and performing a special ritual, it can summon the Sea Goddess¡¯s gaze or the Eye beyond the crack, etc.)] The Deep Sea Titan¡¯s eye¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin. Little Raven and the others were actually planning to summon a creature from beyond the crack or a presence related to the gods. One must know that whether it was a being from beyond the crack or a presence related to the gods, both could stir up a colossal storm in the sea. Typically, the Deep Sea Eye was mainly used as flesh material to grant vision to monsters, which was only part of the ritual. Playing it big, Chen Qi marveled. If Little Raven and the others could indeed summon a complete deep-sea monster, such a high-level deep-sea monster might only be manageable by a Fourth Rank Transcendent. However, the Siren leaving behind such an important item¡­ Chen Qi thought carefully. A monster without sight, no matter how strong and pressure-inducing, the threat was greatly reduced. Of course, the Deep Sea Eye itself was an impressive extraordinary item. Even without any preparation, the Deep Sea Eye it summoned possessed the power of a Nearshore Dominator with free movement in the sea and sky. The only drawback was that these summoned monsters, for various reasons, quickly suffered the world¡¯s backlash and turned into black ashes. A rather fruitful haul! After inventorying his findings, Chen Qi moved the broken Ghost Ship next to White Tree as a special attraction. Having handled everything, he sailed his residential ship to Maro Town to conclude the day¡¯s journey. ¡­ ¡­ The next morning. Outside the hotel where Chen Qi was staying, there was a light knock on the door. ¡°What is it?¡± Well-rested, Chen Qi dressed, placed Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 on his head, and opened the door. Outside, An was holding a special wooden staff. ¡°Hum-hum~¡± An softly hummed, walked to the end of the hotel corridor, pulled back the curtain, opened the window, and looked towards the dock of Maro Town. The sea breeze gently blew in, under the morning sun, before the dock of Maro Town, on the shimmering sea, was a brand new ship: His new ship. Chapter 186 - 186 - 164 New Ship Chapter 186 ¨C 164 New Ship Early morning at Maro Town Dock. Chen Qi bought a pepper and minced meat pie in the small town and then headed to the dock of Maro Town. At the dock, Brice with his dark circles, deep-set features, and wearing dragon horn ornaments was holding a design drawing, walking back and forth with interest, muttering to himself: ¡°Hmm¡­ not too bad, it¡¯s a pity it lacks sufficient defensive features. However, as a dining ship, it¡¯s already pretty good. When designing, should I focus more on a distinctive appearance? Like designing a pig¡¯s head at the front of the ship to symbolize the chef?¡± The design drawings by Brice were created after consulting with Chen Qi. As a somewhat unconventional designer, Brice was always full of imaginative ideas. As the user of the ship, Chen Qi just needed to enjoy Brice¡¯s design. As the designer, Brice had a lot to consider. If it wasn¡¯t for Chen Qi firmly using the information of the dragon race to persuade him, he would have even wanted to design a giant loudspeaker for Chen Qi¡¯s houseboat, along with a chef hat chimney. Plus an interior statue of a Water Elf, which would squirt water whenever someone hit it with a stick! Brice believed these features would attract customers! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð However, in Chen Qi¡¯s view, this greatly suppressed the space of the ship. In recent days, Chen Qi and Brice had gotten to know each other quite well. Chen Qi paid no mind to Brice¡¯s odd dragon horn decoration, took a bite of the pie, and excitedly asked: ¡°Brice, is it finished already?¡± The speed at which Brice completed the job was faster than Chen Qi had imagined! Brice turned his head, showing off his threaded steel teeth, and gave a confident smile: ¡°Of course, I am a powerful mechanic. My hands can treat steel as an extension of myself. Plus, I have ample supplies. The job was merely assembly; a houseboat is no challenging task.¡± Brice rolled up his sleeves to reveal a steel mechanical kirin arm! This was a powerful weapon mastered after lying dormant for more than twenty years! A Third Rank Hammer Phase mechanic was already capable of creating many highly lethal mechanical weapons. They also possessed ¡¯Mechanical Affinity¡¯, allowing them to manipulate precisely the machines they had created with their thoughts, making it a very powerful third rank profession. Among these, the talent for Mechanical Affinity naturally gave these mechanics the strength to equip mechanical weapons effortlessly. And Brice¡¯s skill was among the top of the Third Rank Mechanics. Chen Qi glanced over at Brice. Under that tall and thin appearance, Brice had at least achieved thirty percent mechanization. Without the benefit of Mechanical Affinity, Chen Qi, with his current constitution, couldn¡¯t withstand such extensive modification. Chen Qi smiled and said: ¡°Alright then, let me properly appreciate it now. I can hardly wait.¡± Brice tucked the strange dragon tail he carried on his back into his waistband: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t disappoint you.¡± A trustworthy mechanic¡­ Chen Qi followed Brice, stepping onto the deck via the ship¡¯s ladder. His new ship was not large, mainly divided into two areas. One was the living area, and the other was a spacious deck area, beneath which lay the seldom-entered engine room and storeroom. First, the deck. Although the interior was reinforced with steel, the deck was painted with skin-toned wood color paint to enhance the overall aesthetic of the ship. From the outside, the entire ship leaned towards a leisure style wooden boat. In the living area, the first thing that caught the eye was the most crucial part of the dining ship¡ªthe dining room! Upon Chen Qi¡¯s suggestion, not too many tables were placed in the dining room. There were only two long tables, a liquor shelf, and a reception desk to welcome guests. On the reception desk, there were some bartending tools as well. And on the ceiling, there was a Water Elf chandelier, a stroke of brilliance gifted by Brice. The chandelier¡¯s expressions would change according to the different colors of light. For example, (*>.<*), QAQ, And (£þ^£þ), X©nX! This was one of the few designs by Brice that Chen Qi considered good. This setup was more like a cozy little bar than a dining room. Chen Qi glanced over. The atmosphere wasn¡¯t bad, but the decoration again was an unimaginably exorbitant cost, and next to the dining room was the kitchen. In the kitchen, there was a stove for stir-frying, a dessert section for confectionery, and a large refrigerator purchased by Chen Qi for five thousand Shell Coins. Behind the kitchen was the bedroom that Chen Qi had requested. A double bed, desk, armchair, bedside table, bookshelf, and Venetian blinds¡ªa rather standard personal bedroom. At that moment, a simple quilt was already placed on the bed. If Brice wasn¡¯t here, I¡¯d definitely lie down and take a nap¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Near the bedroom was the pet room, with many soft sofas, a cat climbing frame, and a steel pole. Why would there be a cat climbing frame for a Water Elf? Why is there a steel pole? Chen Qi glanced at Brice. Brice shrugged and explained: ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s cool for water elves to do pole dancing?¡± ¡°???¡± ¡°Watching water elves pole dance? Why don¡¯t you just watch dinosaurs pole dance too?¡± Chen Qi retorted. Without hesitation, Bruce replied: ¡°I¡¯d love to watch that as well, but we don¡¯t have that in Shell Country!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi narrowed his eyes. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One should not understand the people of the Ice Demon Pirate Crew with the mindset of ordinary folks. He might really think that water elves and dinosaurs pole dancing is cool. And ever since he gave Bruce the Dragon Charm, his entire demeanor had clearly become crazed. Bruce clapped his hands: ¡°Alright, Qi, come with me, I¡¯ll introduce you to the functions of the captain¡¯s cabin.¡± Chen Qi followed Bruce to the houseboat¡¯s captain¡¯s cabin. The captain¡¯s cabin was pretty much what Chen Qi had imagined. The helm, sea charts¡­ The only thing that surprised Chen Qi was an electronic display on the console. Chen Qi asked curiously, ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Bruce explained with pride: ¡°This is a radar facility produced from a Third Rank crack, specially designed to detect dangerous creatures. It can detect special spiritual power fluctuations within ten miles, as well as information on large creatures. With this radar, the likelihood of you being attacked by a sea beast is reduced by at least fifty percent.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Chen Qi was slightly startled. This was a notably impressive feature. Listening to Bruce, even creatures like Shadow Demons adept at hiding could not evade detection by the radar when its functions were fully activated. At the same time, it also came with a complete set of wireless communication systems, which could contact nearby islands, lighthouses, and so on. In addition, it was possible to activate the bright lights and sound distress horns, among other things. Overall, it perfectly possessed the functions of a traveling ship. At that moment, Chen Qi noticed a button with a shield icon on the console! Chen Qi opened his mouth slightly: ¡°Could it be? Is this the legendary barrier deployment?¡± The high-end ships of the Witch Sea could activate a special energy barrier. Bruce immediately cocked his head to explain: ¡°No¡­ That requires a special engine, and even the Steam Hand I¡¯ve given you can¡¯t do that. You know that technology is only sold to military ships. However, based on my conjecture, Shell Country will soon lift the ban on the sale of ¡¯military ships¡¯. So, I designed the corresponding feature, and if you have money, I can install an engine for you and then complete this function.¡± Why design a feature that wasn¡¯t functional? Chen Qi internally criticized. However, since the feature was there, maybe he could try tinkering with it himself. Bruce said: ¡°By the way, Qi, I have completed the engine room according to your needs. Even if this ship does not have a core, it can still sail at slow speeds.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Bruce lit a cigarette and reminded him: ¡°Guest, according to recent news, the Black Whale Group¡¯s ships have already reached the nearby seas. For your safety, it¡¯s best you install a proper core as soon as possible.¡± However, the money for a core was indeed exorbitantly expensive¡­ He sighed: ¡°If you really don¡¯t have enough money, you can rent a core from Bonfire Energy Company. Just mention my name, and they will give you a twenty percent discount.¡± These days, Bruce and Chen Qi had become very familiar with each other. ¡°Hmm, I will as soon as possible¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded. ¡°You two, give me a hand.¡± At that moment, An¡¯s voice came from outside the captain¡¯s cabin. Chen Qi turned around. Outside the captain¡¯s cabin, An was holding a huge wooden box, rocking unsteadily. She requested again: ¡°You two, give me a hand¡­¡± Chen Qi narrowed his eyes. An seemed to have some ideas for the houseboat¡¯s decoration too. Chapter 187 - 187 - 165 You’re in Danger Chapter 187 ¨C 165 You¡¯re in Danger An cradled a towering two-meter-high box, swaying on the deck. Chen Qi walked over and helped her place the box on the deck. ¡°What¡¯s all this stuff?¡± Such a large box, to those unaware, would make it seem like An was the one moving. An patted her dust-covered cat-like little hands: ¡°These are renovation materials. My family runs a tavern, and recently, due to the Crack Tide, we¡¯ve renovated and have quite a few spare pieces of furniture. You might find them useful, Qi.¡± Furniture¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s face showed a look of relief. These days, due to the eruption of the Crack Tide, both the navy and Moonstone City were undergoing changes. Chen Qi¡¯s primary cash for purchasing the ship came from a survey team for the Crack Sea. But at the end of the day, these were ill-gotten gains that couldn¡¯t be openly sold at the weapons store. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð For safety, Chen Qi had no choice but to head to the secretive black market. Goods that were originally worth millions could only be sold for half their value, or even less, in the end. Without a trustworthy partner, the money he made from selling weapons and Transcendent items was much lower than he anticipated. This made assembling the funds needed for the ship much more challenging than he had expected. In the end, by scraping and saving, plus the wool from Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire oil, he finally managed to cobble together enough for the ship. Then there were the ship¡¯s fuel costs, maintenance fees, and various other minor expenses. Now, Chen Qi was left with so little cash on hand, he couldn¡¯t even afford to buy slightly more valuable ingredients. And at this moment, neither Hai Yunduo nor Ghost Fire Fish had regrown their materials. He simply didn¡¯t have the spare cash to buy furniture. Chen Qi had thought that his new ship would have to remain bare for a long time: ¡°Thanks so much, Teacher An. From now on, you can eat for free at my place anytime!¡± ¡°Mhmm.¡± An hummed lightly and started to take items out of the wooden box. Chen Qi squatted down next to An, carefully taking items out of the box together with her. Comfortable rocking chairs, white seats, dining room chandeliers, cozy-style flesh-colored wallpapers, a mini wardrobe, elegant light blue curtains, fire extinguishers, and so on. There were also ice makers and juicers for the bar, Blue Fire candles, and small decorative items with an abstract artistic flair. Although all were second-hand, they were well maintained and greatly enhanced the aesthetics of the new ship. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Qi was slightly surprised when he unearthed two cushions shaped like Water Elves and a brand new ship flag from the box. The Water Elf cushions were made to be twice the size of an actual Water Elf, serving as incredibly comfortable sofa cushions. Different models of ships used flags of different sizes. When Chen Qi completed the purchase contract for the ship, he was also told by the ship management personnel that he must have a new flag. He hadn¡¯t expected An to have taken care of it for him¡­ Chen Qi unfolded the brand-new flag. The background color of the flag was a conspicuous white, while the main pattern included the official chef¡¯s hat logo of Shell Country and a blue deep-sea Water Elf. His dining ship¡¯s flag turned out to feature a chef Water Elf. Did An also like deep-sea Water Elves¡­ Chen Qi glanced at An, puzzled. He remembered that An hadn¡¯t shown any particular fondness for deep-sea Water Elves. Without a word, An simply lifted her head like a proud little white cat. Teacher An certainly was the most responsible mentor in the newbie village¡­ Chen Qi expressed his sincere gratitude: ¡°Thank you so much, Teacher An. You¡¯ve been a huge help, and the design is quite creative.¡± ¡°Ahem.¡± An finally couldn¡¯t suppress the upwards curve of her lips, covering her mouth as she softly said: ¡°Shell Country¡¯s official requirements for dining ship flags aren¡¯t strict, so I thought a chef Water Elf would attract more customers and reflect your uniqueness.¡± ¡°Indeed,¡± Chen Qi nodded. At this moment, Brice, who had been watching the proceedings for a while, offered his own crazy idea: ¡°Actually, I think having a Water Elf pole dance as the dining ship¡¯s emblem, or perhaps a Water Elf captain feeding the owner with a spoon, could also attract more customers.¡± ¡°This is a dining ship, not one of the weird pet stores from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡­¡± Chen Qi and An both gave Brice, the Mechanic, a cold look. Is my idea really that bad¡­ Brice sweatdropped, pulling out his toolkit: ¡°Okay, you two, enough chit-chat. If we want to do a trial run tonight, we¡¯d better finish with the renovations now. Oh, and don¡¯t forget to treat me to a big meal.¡± Chen Qi glanced at the clear sky. Now was the perfect time to renovate. Let¡¯s get to work! Bri was a professional mechanic, and An was the super-serious type when it came to work. With their help, the restaurant was quickly renovated. ¡­ At noon, Chen Qi placed a flowerpot on the windowsill of the bedroom and inserted the small yellow flower given to him by the Flower Witch. ¡°Not bad for a new home¡­¡± Chen Qi looked around, feeling he finally had a suitable little home in this world. No more sleeping in cramped little rooms. After tidying up the bedroom, Chen Qi headed to the dining room. An and Bri were already seated at the dining table, picking up their cutlery. In the end, it always came to this¡­ Chen Qi took out the Transcendent cabbage and Transcendent carrots he got from the Sea Beast Breeding Base and cooked two simple stir-fried vegetable dishes. Last but not least, using sugar made from sea sugarcane, and pairing it with pineapple and strawberries, he made a giant layered fruit cake! Chen Qi brought the cake and stir-fries to the table: ¡°Thank you both, please enjoy your meal.¡± An took a bite of the small cake: ¡°By the way, Qi, when are you planning to set sail?¡± Chen Qi pondered for a moment: ¡°The day after tomorrow, perhaps¡­¡± He had many goods on hand that he couldn¡¯t deal with in Moonstone City. He could only go to Crack Sea, where the merchants wouldn¡¯t refuse to trade because of the sources of goods. An frowned slightly. At that moment, Bri threw a wet blanket on the situation: ¡°Setting sail now isn¡¯t a wise choice. Although the Ghost Ship is dead, stronger monsters have emerged on the sea.¡± Bri glanced at Chen Qi, reminding him with piercing words: ¡°Moreover, these monsters have appeared on the safe sea route from Maro Town to Moonstone City. My advice is to stay put in town!¡± ¡°The Ghost Ship is dead?¡± Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An seized on the important point in Bri¡¯s words. Recently, she had been worried about Chen Qi and the other fishermen from Maro Town encountering the Ghost Ship at sea. ¡°Yes, the Ghost Ship captain is dead!¡± Bri leaned back and silently pulled out the latest edition of the White Dove Times: ¡°And it was the accomplice of the Witch of the Crack Sea, the Black Hunter, who killed him!¡± ¡°The Black Hunter, he managed to kill the captain of the Ghost Ship?¡± An hurriedly snatched the newspaper. The headline of today¡¯s paper was indeed the news of the Ghost Ship being killed by the Black Hunter! Besides that, there was also an in-depth interview from chief reporter Perle. An had encountered the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch before. In her view, the Flower Witch was a special Third-order Transcendent, while the Black Hunter was just a weirdly dressed Second-tier Transcendent! Just a weakling whose high bounty was only because of his tentacles, but in reality, he wasn¡¯t strong. However, she hadn¡¯t expected that he could actually defeat the Ghost Ship captain, which greatly changed her perception! Could it be that the Black Hunter can perfectly suppress his Spiritual Power to the Second-tier¡­ No wonder the navy has set such a high bounty for him, I actually thought the navy was making up the bounty¡­ An shook her head internally, realizing she had been too confident in her own Spiritual Power perception. Chen Qi sat silently at the dining table, struggling to keep his lips from curling into a smile, and poured himself a cup of tea. Perle truly was Perle; the events of yesterday made it to the paper today. He had purposely used Perle to dispel the previous rumors. The reports about him by Perle shouldn¡¯t be too exaggerated. An looked at the paper, her brows growing tighter. The Black Hunter is suspected of wanting to obtain the Witch Occupation Card, the Black Hunter dislikes living human females, the Black Hunter is very interested in the Cape Elder of the pirates, and deep-sea monsters¡­ The accomplice of the Flower Witch turns out to be such a terrifying, twisted, human-shaped monster! The Black Hunter prefers men¡­ An put down the newspaper, shook her head, and said: ¡°You¡¯re in danger, Qi.¡± Chapter 188 - 188 - 166 An’s First Practical Combat Lesson Chapter 188 ¨C 166 An¡¯s First Practical Combat Lesson ¡°Danger?¡± Chen Qi, puzzled, took the newspaper and glanced over it. He looked again at An Aotian¡¯s utterly disdainful and slightly angry expression and silently clenched his fists. The rumors had intensified indeed¡­ Chen Qi furrowed his brows. He had underestimated Perlu; she was now studying journalism for the sake of newspaper sales. Wherever he didn¡¯t speak, the Daily Dove would add conjectures and possibilities. However, readers of the Daily Dove didn¡¯t care about these smaller details. Moreover, regarding the Black Hunter¡¯s preference for human males and deep-sea monsters, as well as the fiery nature of pirates, the more they resisted, the more the Black Hunter liked them. To prove this point, they even brought in experts from Bei Country Ocean University! Because long-tentacled parasitic sea beasts prefer to parasitize more robust men, it stands to reason that long-tentacled Black Hunters also prefer to inhabit strong human males. What kind of reasoning is this¡­ Chen Qi sighed speechlessly. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð For subsequent advancements, legend and reputation were very important. However, as long as one does not follow the notorious path to promotion, even a bad reputation wouldn¡¯t matter too much. The real key was that his fame now far exceeded his strength. After all, his ability to defeat the Ghost Ship depended largely on the Black Mud and the Near-sea Overlord. It seemed that one day, he might even attract the attention of legendary warriors. Chen Qi put down the newspaper, frowning. ¡°I never thought that after the Ghost Ship captain left, another even more terrifying monster would come upon the nearby seas.¡± An Aotian also frowned, heaving a long sigh: ¡°Qi, be careful. Why don¡¯t you stay in Maro Town for a while?¡± According to the newspaper, men like Chen Qi were very likely to be targeted by the Black Hunter! Not to mention, Chen Qi now owned a houseboat. Although the houseboat¡¯s ability to resist storms had greatly improved, it also increased the risk of being robbed. Ordinary fishing boats weren¡¯t lucrative targets, and large vessels were too difficult to rob. Medium-sized vessels like the one Chen Qi had became prime targets for emerging pirate ships. Bruce chimed in: ¡°Exactly, Maro Town is developing well too. You can stay there and work as a chef honestly. You earn a decent income each year, and you don¡¯t have to worry about being captured by the Black Hunter or pirates.¡± In this age of nationwide sailing, even the nearby seas were chaotic. But in such times, even without venturing into the deep sea, one could still make a lot of money. Although this houseboat was not comparable to the big mansions in Moonstone City, it was still an asset for making money. In Bruce¡¯s view, Chen Qi, as a chef, had no need to take part in the tumult of the sea. Better to stay and develop in Maro Town, especially since he could come to eat every day. The Crack Tide was only going to get worse¡­ Chen Qi shook his head, murmuring softly: ¡°No, I must venture into the tide. It¡¯s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If I don¡¯t take to the sea, I might never become a Third-tier Transcendent in my life¡­¡± Even without mentioning the impending world destruction, in this world, strength was still held in the highest regard. Not everyone had the absence of arrogance typical of high-order Transcendents like An and Bruce. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± An cradled her face in her hands, understanding Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts. She and Chen Qi were kindred spirits. As someone born in Maro Town, she deeply understood that despite the existence of laws, many nobles still treated them as if they were slaves. During her days at Bei Country Royal University, she encountered at least ten sneering young ladies and managed to best eight of them with her strength. But despite this, she was still far from a real powerhouse. Only by reaching the Fourth Rank could one qualify to become an Edge Hunter, and only after serving three years could one witness the real world. Currently, she didn¡¯t even qualify to be an Edge Hunter. This tide from the border was the only chance in their lives! An gazed at Chen Qi for a long time before softly opening her mouth to speak: ¡°By the way, Qi, just where do you stand now on the path to becoming a Transcendent?¡± After many days of practice, An was surprised to find that Chen Qi was much stronger than she had expected. Whether it was the ruthlessness of his blade or his reactions to attacks, he showed none of the panic a novice should have. Moreover, his use of Qi Power was also very strong. In terms of strength, he was far superior to the average Second-order Transcendent, even surpassing most young masters from the Bei Country Royal University who had made such rapid progress in such a short time. Even though Chen Qi hadn¡¯t chosen the path of scholar nor joined a Transcendent organization, the speed of his growth was still beyond imagination. An even felt that now, facing dangerous sea creatures like the black armored shark or the great sea snake, Chen Qi had a chance to fight. Seeing through his progress¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided not to hide it anymore: ¡°Teacher An, I¡¯ve mastered many battle skills by now. The only thing lacking is a skill to strengthen my spiritual power origin and my physical origin.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± An¡¯s lips slightly curled up. This guy had indeed concealed his true strength before. Chen Qi¡¯s strength was even more capable than she had imagined! An gently bit her tongue, ¡°Chen Qi, before you set off, would you be interested in having a practice battle with me? I will only use the most basic spells.¡± ¡°??¡± Am I really going to fight you¡­ Chen Qi swallowed hard. Previously, he had sought to spar with An, but she had always declined. Before he went to sea, on the joyful day his new ship was finished, An actually took the initiative to propose a sparring match! Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Undoubtedly, he couldn¡¯t possibly be a match for An Aotian. If he was now capable of defeating a common Second-order Transcendent, then An could easily defeat a common Third-tier Transcendent. But theory is just theory after all. To spar with a top Third-tier Mage was indeed a rare opportunity. Even if he got beaten up badly, he could still learn from the experience. Chen Qi straightened his clothes and pulled out a black blade from his backpack card: ¡°Teacher An, please enlighten me.¡± If he could have a battle with Teacher An, then in the future, when facing Mage-class enemies, he could be more composed. An ate the last piece of cake, wiped the cream from her lips, and picked up her large magic wand: ¡°Please instruct me.¡± ¡°???¡± Bri, who was eating beside them, was shocked; he couldn¡¯t comprehend the thought processes of these two people. How did they suddenly start fighting? Did the two have a quarrel? Bri took out a bag of melon seeds and followed the two to the deck of the houseboat. ¡°Let me remind you both, please don¡¯t damage the boat,¡± he said as he cracked open a melon seed: ¡°And, new mentor! Please be careful, don¡¯t beat Chen Qi to death!¡± The gap between a Third-tier Transcendent and a Second-tier Transcendent is quite significant. Even a practice session could potentially accidentally lead to one¡¯s death. In Transcendent schools that emphasize real combat, there are yearly incidents of teachers killing students or students killing teachers. Chen Qi took out his black blade, took a deep breath, and adjusted his breathing throughout his body. Meanwhile, An also took out her magic wand, starting to release the spiritual power accumulated within her body. The two were currently five meters apart. Chen Qi activated ¡°White Dove¡± perception, enhancing his observation of spiritual power. Second-tier Mage-class Transcendents all learn the skill of externalizing spiritual power, and by constructing spiritual power, they can directly form spells in the air. Such externalized spiritual power can also be observed through spiritual power perception. Therefore, as long as one could observe the opponent¡¯s spiritual power flow, they could predict the opponent¡¯s moves in advance. For example, before the Fireball Technique is formed, there must be a brain-sized ball of spiritual power around the magic wand. This is also the most important technique for a warrior not to get injured by a mage, and it is crucial in overcoming stronger foes. An, with the Lucky Cat¡¯s small hand, held the magic wand taller than herself and bowed: ¡°Let¡¯s begin then, Chen Qi!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, tensed his spirit, and pushed his senses to their limit! A true expert can conceal their own spiritual power, thus avoiding detection by their enemies. And An was undoubtedly an expert in this regard. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A huge gust of wind arose from the ship. Perception¡­ Chen Qi gripped the black blade. He did it, he successfully observed the flow of spiritual power! The wind continued to blow. Chen Qi exhaled a breath of stale air, instinctively sweating a cold sweat. Although he had observed An¡¯s flow of spiritual power, the current situation was still not optimistic. Because the entire ship was now filled with An¡¯s spiritual power. Chapter 189 - 189 - 167: You’re Quite Good at Fighting Chapter 189 ¨C 167: You¡¯re Quite Good at Fighting The air around buzzed with noise. ¡°Waku Waku! (Go master! Go master! Go!)¡± Six water elves waved their cleaning cloths up and down, pretending they were an energetic cheerleading squad. Brice crouched next to the water elves, lit a cigarette, and exhaled: ¡°Starting with a storm of spiritual power, oh water elves, your master might be heading to the infirmary soon.¡± Brice looked at the white-haired An. This novice mentor seemed to have been the champion of the fiftieth second-tier mage competition at Bei Country Royal University. The competition at Bei Country Royal University was one that emphasized actual combat abilities, and it had even led to a number of fatalities. ¡°I need to stand back a bit, wait, the cigarette is backwards¡­¡± Brice corrected his cigarette and preemptively took out bandages and healing potions from his backpack card. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð An¡¯s toes lightly tapped the ground, her blue eyes seemingly piercing through Chen Qi¡¯s every move. A storm of spiritual power! Starting with this move, huh¡­ Chen Qi gripped his long sword tightly and kept adjusting his breathing. The storm of spiritual power, upon releasing a huge amount of spiritual power, would disrupt the opponent¡¯s observation of spiritual power and interfere with their construction of it. The only disadvantage was that this move consumed a lot of power and placed high demands on one¡¯s own spiritual power. If one were to abide by the dueling requirements of Bei Country Royal University, indeed this would be considered one of the most basic moves. Nevertheless, it wasn¡¯t impossible to fight against¡­ Enshrouded around Chen Qi¡¯s sword-wielding hands and legs was a layer of faint, pitch-black Qi power. In the storm of spiritual power, Chen Qi¡¯s pigeon sensing ability could hardly predict the opponent¡¯s techniques. Luckily, he focused on a style that prioritized the stats panel of Qi power. The most important characteristic of Qi power was focusing on enhancing one¡¯s own physical body. Even amidst a storm of spiritual power, his attack speed would not slow down at all. It¡¯s all down to speed now! Rush attack¡­ Chen Qi summarized the method of combat. Engaging in a war of attrition against a mage is a foolish option. Of course, there was another point¡ªif they trained for too long, this houseboat wouldn¡¯t be able to take it! An remained silent, gently lifting her magic wand and forming the simplest of spiritual power orbs. Basic Technique: Spiritual Power Orb! Almost instantly, a spiritual power orb condensed and shot out like a cannonball. Combined with the storm of spiritual power, it was like a gun firing bullets without the trigger being pulled! ¡°Casting speed surpasses the Flower Witch¡¯s, top-tier panel mages really are strong¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes shone briefly, his spiritual power perception and dynamic vision capturing the trajectory of the spiritual power orb. The spiritual power is curving¡­ At this moment, An also revealed a slight smile. Under normal circumstances, spiritual power orbs, like bullets, would fire in a straight line. Although it was a simple trick, it proved unexpectedly effective against Transcendents lacking in combat experience. Treated as a newbie, huh¡­ Chen Qi kicked off from the ground, unleashing an offensive horizontal slash. Stepping Forward Slash! The spiritual power orb coming in from the side was instantly split in half by the black blade. ¡°!¡± An quickly recoiled like a feather-light dandelion, springing back. Shadow Foot! Chen Qi¡¯s steps left a trail of black flames; in the moment of severing the spiritual power orb, his speed tripled in an instant, surging forth like a fleeting shadow! So fast that even before An landed at the bow, he had already closed in on her! At this moment, the distance between them was less than a meter, and still rapidly shrinking. Two meters! One meter! 0.5 meter! You¡¯re already within my attack range¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, using his forward momentum to send his blade slicing through the air like flowing water! Upward Slash! ¡°Hm?¡± An¡¯s pupils expanded dramatically, her heartbeat accelerated uncontrollably, and she instinctively gripped her magic wand tighter. Instinct! Boom! A massive spiritual power field surged upwards into the sky, forming into a cloud, which then rapidly pressed down! Spiritual Power Burst! Rain of Spiritual Power Orbs! Slowing Fog! Conjure Magic Shield! In the midst of a piercing whistling sound, both of their techniques erupted simultaneously! Phew! The wind howled across the deck! ¡°Damn it!¡± The cigarette that Bree had just put in his mouth was instantly twisted out of shape by the wind, and his eyes were blasted with sand and dust. What the hell were these two doing? He straightened out his cigarette and then slowly opened his eyes to see the outcome of the match. There stood An, holding her magic wand at the bow of the ship. And hundreds of spiritual power orbs had already gathered in the sky, about to fall. However, a sharp, pitch-black blade had already penetrated the magic shield and pressed against An¡¯s neck. With a slight movement of Chen Qi¡¯s hand, he could have made the slash. ¡°¡­¡± An looked down at the sharp blade against her neck and spoke: ¡°Qi, you are very strong, and much faster than I thought.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the spiritual power orbs already formed in the sky. If it were a real battle, the next outcome would probably be him executing a Horizontal Slash across An¡¯s neck at the same moment as being bombarded by the spiritual power orb rain. Nevertheless, he managed to get close to An and had placed the blade against her neck. To a large extent, this was because An¡¯s reaction was not timely, and in this battle, she could only use the most basic spells. Chen Qi fell into thought. If he were in a surprise battle, and it was in the middle of the night, perhaps, under the status of Residual Fire Touch and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, he really could have injured An. But under normal circumstances, there was no chance of victory. Currently, facing a Third-order Transcendent with the skill of release, he had no choice but to be toyed with by his opponent. The suppressive power of a Third-order Transcendent was stronger than he had imagined. Chen Qi committed this feeling to memory: ¡°Thank you, Teacher An, for the lesson.¡± ¡°I have learned something as well, Qi. I just used a burst of spiritual power, which broke the rule of only using basic spells. You, as a Second-order Transcendent, have not yet completed the enhancement of your spiritual power origin. I thought you wouldn¡¯t be able to detect the trajectory of the spiritual power orbs.¡± Skills of spiritual power origin¡­ Chen Qi exhaled deeply. The enhancement of spiritual power origin could comprehensively improve his spiritual power skills and was the most important indicator of combat strength for a Second-order Transcendent. However, his white dove perception and dynamic vision compensated for the current lack of this skill. But it was just that, a compensation. If An, while using a spiritual power storm, applied any skill that obscured vision, he would become like a headless fly, a plaything in An¡¯s hands. An, looking exhausted, simply rested her chin on the blade: ¡°Qi, with your current strength, you could even stand a chance against the leaders of small gangs.¡± Chen Qi looked at An who was resting her chin on the blade: ¡°Um, Teacher An¡­¡± An didn¡¯t seem worried at all about his blade slipping. An blinked: ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°My blade is poisoned.¡± An looked down at the blade against her neck. ¡°Huh?¡± A wisp of sharp black Qi spread from the blade and instantaneously aimed for An¡¯s neck! An immediately used a defensive move, but still, blood splattered onto the deck. ¡°Ouch ouch ouch!¡± An fell to the ground in pain, holding her neck and rolling about on the deck. The deep-sea Water Elf wiped away the blood from the ground. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi passed bandages and a Healing Potion to An. He hadn¡¯t expected An to lean directly on the blade. The Black Blade was a weapon once used by the Third-tier Transcendent, Black-eyed Captain, naturally imbued with black Qi damage. Although he now had the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking skill, without activating the Frenzied Blade, the Black Blade still had a superior edge in terms of power. After tending to An¡¯s wounds, the three sat by the side of the ship, staring blankly at the distant sea. Perhaps because of recent fatigue, they watched the sea in silence for a long while. Unknowingly, the daylight slowly faded, and dusk descended. Only when the light from the lighthouse shone did Bree light a cigarette and exhaled a ring of smoke, breaking the silence: ¡°Chef sir, at first I thought you¡¯d be beaten into a pig¡¯s head beneath the rookie instructor. Didn¡¯t expect you to put up a good fight.¡± Chapter 190 - 190 - 168: Under the Sea Chapter 190 ¨C 168: Under the Sea Chen Qi complained: ¡°Do I look that weak¡­¡± An also coughed twice: ¡°Well¡­ I¡¯m not good at close combat, and I wouldn¡¯t, wouldn¡¯t pin him down. By the way, Qi, when are you planning to set sail?¡± Chen Qi looked up at the sky and slowly said: ¡°I plan to head out to sea tomorrow to test the performance of the new ship.¡± I had no idea what kind of power the core of the Ghost Ship would exhibit. Heading out to sea tomorrow? Bri, uncharacteristically, said in a serious tone: ¡°However, I still need to remind you that according to the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, the sea has been extremely dangerous recently. Just in the Moonstone City Islands, three hundred fishermen have already gone missing.¡± ¡°Three hundred people¡­¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi touched the Water Elf in his chest. The fishermen who go out to sea from the Moonstone Islands are at most a thousand. Nearly one-third missing. This point in time, the second phase of the Crack Tide was almost about to begin. Rank C, capable of luring inland companies¡¯ Hunter Groups, was about to appear in the nearby Domain! Suddenly, Bri asked tentatively: ¡°If you¡¯re interested in venturing out to sea, would you be interested in joining a pirate crew?¡± A pirate crew? One of the four great emperors, the Ice Witch Pirates? Chen Qi looked up at the sky. Pirate crew still recruiting? What¡¯s going on, does the Ice Witch Pirates need a chef? An stared at Bri. As an official, what she hated most were pirates, and also the monsters above the sea. Many innocent families had died at the hands of these pirates. Even if they were already fat and prosperous, they would still steal the shriveled bread from civilians trying to get through the winter. Chen Qi also glanced at Bri. Bri immediately coughed twice: ¡°No, I misspoke, it¡¯s a Hunter Group. You should know that the Crack Tide has been getting worse recently, and now many companies in Shell Country are starting to form Hunter Groups! For example, Magic Bullet Company and Bonfire Energy have already dispatched their exploration ships. And coincidentally, I have a friend who is a researcher at Mengya Biological Company, operating a Hunter ship dedicated to archaeology, and they just happen to be short-staffed.¡± ¡°A Hunter Group under the company¡¯s command¡­¡± An crossed her arms and pondered. Chen Qi was quite strong, but he enjoyed fighting alone too much. No matter how strong he was on his own, he couldn¡¯t face swarms of Sea Beasts and numerous pirate ships. Just like the previous Ghost Ship, which had crushed one adventurer after another with its superiority in numbers! Many Third Rank adventurers had perished under the concentrated firepower of the Ghost Ship. If he could become an employee of a Hunter Group, even a temporary one, it would be much safer on the seas. An employee of Steam Hand! Just that title alone could scare off those ignorant fools! Chen Qi watched as the daylight in the sky was about to extinguish. Dedicated to archaeology, isn¡¯t that the Ice Witch Pirate Crew? Speaking of which, the Ice Witch Pirates is also a force worth joining. It could even be said it¡¯s the most worthwhile pirate crew to join. Unlike the other three major pirate crews with over a thousand members, the Ice Witch Pirates are a typical elite pirate crew, with all members being at least Third Rank and total numbers not exceeding fifty. And besides the capricious captain Palu, the Ice Witch Pirates also have several Fourth Rank Transcendents. Their powerful personal strength, combined with the mastery of many secrets of the seas, and their strong background, have made this young pirate crew of fewer than fifty people one of the four great emperors of the seas, closely linked to the main storyline. Beyond that, the Ice Witch Pirates offer quite decent terms. Unlike other pirate crews or Hunter Groups, where the ¡¯boss¡¯ commands the ¡¯employees.¡¯ But in the Ice Witch Pirates, you could even order the captain to work! Palu, apart from investigating the Ice Witch and the Black Whale Group, spends most of his time trying to fulfill the crew¡¯s needs. However, it¡¯s extremely difficult to join the Ice Witch Pirates. Legend has it that the captain of the Ice Witch Pirates knows a secret from history, a secret that Captain Palu tells to the newly joined formal crew members. Any crew member who learns this secret will henceforth be an official member of the Ice Witch Pirates. But in the game forums, no player has ever known this secret. Becoming a formal member of the Ice Witch Pirates is as difficult as reaching the heavens. With my current strength, even if Bri agrees, the capricious Palu would not let me join the Ice Witch Pirates. The Ice Witch Pirates wouldn¡¯t let me join just for a few good meals. Chen Qi smiled wryly and said: ¡°Bri, the Hunter Group you¡¯re talking about is temporary work, right? However, I¡¯m about to enter the Crack Sea, so if you have any good business propositions, feel free to recommend them to me.¡± As a mechanic of Steam Hand, Bri was a treasure! Bri blew out a smoke ring and boasted: ¡°Although it¡¯s temporary work, my friend¡¯s Hunter Group is no ordinary one! Currently, our Hunter Group¡¯s boss is dealing with the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch, as well as investigating Black Whale Blood.¡± The Black Hunter, the Flower Witch? Black Whale Blood? An looked puzzled. Bri glanced toward the distant sea. ¡°Qi, I actually have an extremely dangerous mission here, and if you go out to sea these past few days, you might run into it immediately.¡± ¡°???¡± Bruce took out a stack of papers: ¡°Our Hunter Group has been recently collecting Black Whale Blood.¡± Chen Qi pretended to be puzzled: ¡°Black Whale Blood?¡± ¡°Yes, according to our investigation, the legendary Flower Witch, the Blade Witch, as well as the Black Whale Group, Black Hunters, and Deep Sea Merchants, are all likely searching for Black Whale Blood.¡± Bruce explained: ¡°Black Whale Blood grants humans unimaginable strength; put simply, it transforms into monstrous mutants. It¡¯s said that the Flower Witch, along with the newly emerged Blade Witch, are both searching for Black Whale Blood!¡± ¡°???¡± The Flower Witch is also looking for Black Whale Blood? Could this really be true and not some false rumor? Speaking of which, it has been so long, I wonder how the Flower Witch is doing now. Chen Qi looked at the backpack card on his waist. Previously, all the Black Whale Blood that he and the Flower Witch fought over ended up with him. Chen Qi confirmed: ¡°So to put it simply, you need Black Whale Blood?¡± This person might really be able to find Black Whale Blood¡­ Bruce felt an intuition in his heart: ¡°Yes, the higher the concentration, the better. As a reward, I can install the latest naval equipment for you, even military-grade cannons! Defense installations!¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Chen Qi nodded and lay on the ship, enjoying the slight sea breeze. Once he set sail tomorrow morning, these peaceful days would immediately come to an end. Under the gentle breeze, An leaned against the side of the ship, quietly watching the distant sea. Under her precise spiritual power perception, she seemed to faintly hear a special whisper, a seductive whisper that lured people into the sea. The sea was becoming more and more ominous. According to the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau¡¯s warning, B-rank cracks were even forming above the sea. She looked at the Water Elf cushion on the ship, wishing she could join Chen Qi at sea. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But as Shell Country¡¯s official Transcendent, she must always be on guard against pirates, against the unknown Black Hunters. Perhaps I should remind Chen Qi to watch out for what¡¯s beneath the sea, to beware of storms, beware of Shadow Demons¡­ That way, Chen Qi might be able to stay a few more days. But then, she had another thought. Although Chen Qi was a newcomer, his sailing experience had already surpassed hers. She was the one who needed to be reminded. In the end, after a long silence, she softly said: ¡°Qi, I wish you a smooth sailing tomorrow.¡± Chen Qi gazed at the distant sea. Now, he could only tie with An when using basic techniques, but hopefully, when he returned the next time, he would witness An¡¯s release techniques. ¡­ The next day. Chen Qi bid farewell to the Mechanic Bruce, An, and the Mayor of Maro Town, who kept trying to retain him, and steered the houseboat toward the distant sea. ¡°Waku Waku (Goodbye! Goodbye!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf waved a rag, bidding farewell to the people of Maro Town from the bow of the ship. Chen Qi smiled. Unnoticed, the Deep Sea Water Elf had also grown fond of this peaceful little town. But it was time to go. These waves called for adventurers. Eventually, the Maro Town Lighthouse disappeared above the horizon. After setting out to sea, Chen Qi first went to his White Tree Domain, installed the Ghost Fire Engine Core, and then dealt with Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire Fish. Finally, he sent Water Elf No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 to dive into the sea to search for drift bottles floating on the surface. He had previously made an agreement with Palu. Palu would place the information she collected into drift bottles and put them at a designated spot for him. If Palu was serious about the work, there should be a drift bottle fixed on the reef in the designated sea area. ¡°Why haven¡¯t they returned yet?¡± Chen Qi stood on the bow, quietly waiting for the Deep Sea Water Elves to come back. Suddenly, a cold wind brushed his skin. ¡°Waku Waku!¡± ¡°Waku Waku!¡± From the surface of the deep sea in the distance came the calls of the Deep Sea Water Elves. Such a cold wind¡­ Chen Qi felt a buzzing in his ears and brain, and his back began to ache. He stood on the bow, striving to open his eyes, looking into the distance. Below the sea surface, behind the Deep Sea Water Elves, there seemed to be some kind of huge black monster. The moment Chen Qi looked towards that part of the sea. Hundreds, thousands of crimson eyes appeared on the surface of the water. ¡°Waku Waku!¡± In the midst of the surging black waves, the cries of the Deep Sea Water Elves were heard. Chapter 191 - 191 - 169 This version is not right Chapter 191 ¨C 169 This version is not right Dark clouds slowly dispersed, revealing a sliver of moonlight that fell upon Chen Qi¡¯s face. ¡°Waku Waku (Save me! Master!)¡± Deep Sea Water Elves wailed in the ocean, as if a massive mountain were rising from the seabed, rushing towards the ship. Storms, pitch-black night, torrential rain, mutations, concrete, raging fire¡­ In an instant, numerous images flashed through Chen Qi¡¯s mind. Crew members slaughtering each other over unevenly distributed spoils, young men and women jumping into the sea to their deaths over the greedy confiscations of nobles, a youth setting the ship ablaze for fear of his father¡¯s punishment, a witch exiled due to infestation by a Sea Beast¡­ All were disjointed, terrifying scenes. The brain, the brain was trembling! Chen Qi clenched his right hand into a fist and fiercely punched his own chin. By the time he came to his senses, a giant wave was already crashing towards him! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Damn it!¡± Chen Qi firmly gripped the ship¡¯s railing, struggling to avoid being swept away by the massive wave. However, as soon as the wave receded, countless pairs of bright red eyes had already appeared before his face. Boom! Accompanied by a loud noise, the ship was jolted by a massive columnar creature and nearly capsized upon the ocean! ¡°Waku Waku! (Master)¡± The horrified Deep Sea Water Elves leaped out from the surging waves and flung themselves upon Chen Qi, trembling non-stop like a quivering motor. Amidst the colossal waves, Chen Qi slowly raised his head and looked up at the enormous creature that was continuously rising before him. That massive creature was still rising! It was black, thick, and long¡­ Atop the tower-like colossal columnar creature, indescribable black mists swirled, within which countless blood-red eyes glowed! Their density resembled a stack of towering nests! Its vast size soared into the skies, making even the near-sea overlords seem like frail ants in its presence. Creak! Creak! Sounds reminiscent of a centipede¡¯s movements echoed amid the huge waves. Pairs of bright red eyes kept twisting, seeking prey in the vast sea. And in the next second, the creature¡¯s red eyes shifted downwards, locking onto the giant ship, locking onto his body! ¡°Fuck!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes bulged like copper bells; it had been a long time since he had felt so insignificant, like an ant, seen as mere prey. This isn¡¯t the right version, is it? This is a creature that appears in nearshore waters? Most importantly, the creature before him did not belong to the Sea Beasts but was some kind of Shadow-related being! Dammit¡­ Chen Qi charged towards the cabin inside. ¡°Water Elf Number One, Three, and Four! Adjust the ship¡¯s outside lights¡¯ direction! Aim it at that guy right in front of us! Five and Six, hold on tight to me!¡± From its appearance, it was most likely some kind of Shadow-related creature. It was very likely afraid of bright light, which might also be the reason it didn¡¯t attack the ship directly at first. Maximum ship speed! And the brightest lights! Chen Qi fiercely pressed the button for all the lights on the ship! At the bow, the giant spotlights came on, driving away the darkness before them. Then, Chen Qi firmly took hold of the helm, steered the ship around, and executed a massive drift, aiming the spotlights at the enormous creature in the sea. ¡°Roar!¡± The moment the spotlight was aimed at it, a sound like the wailing of crows resounded over the sea. Boom! Boom! Boom! It plunged back into the deep sea to escape the glaring bright light. The waves and wails gradually faded¡­ The usually noisy sea slowly returned to silence. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi, his nerves still rattled, leaned against the control panel and let out a long sigh of relief. Just what was that¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his swollen temples, trying hard to recall the appearance of that strange creature. Psychic contamination, plus a huge body, and bizarre whispers¡­ The Abyssal Pillar, one of the thirteen great terror legends of the Crack Sea, representing Shadow. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It is said that people with high inspiration, the moment they look directly into its eyes, will see visions of the past. The higher the inspiration, the more numerous and real the visions. Such monsters specifically target Transcendents with high inspiration! Luckily, although his inspiration was high, his profession¡¯s medium mental resistance withstood this psychic attack. In the face of the Abyssal Pillar, even military ships could only scurry away in fear. Only a Fourth Rank Legend or a Hunter Group equipped with Grade C Crack Sea weapons in their entirety had the qualification to hunt this monster. Why would such a high-level monster appear in the near sea? What version is this? It¡¯s as if it just reached level six and now it¡¯s trying to solo the dragon! Is that even possible? Chen Qi rubbed the timid Water Elves number five and six, then raised his head. The moon in the clouds was only a faint pink. The moon was still normal, not yet in the Laughing Moon period¡­ Chen Qi muttered in his heart. The second stage of the Crack Tide, also known as the Laughing Moon Period, primarily manifests in the reddening of the moon at night, the appearance of numerous Shadow Demons on the sea, as well as mutated Sea Beasts, and crazed crowds. And the Abyssal Pillar is a catastrophe of the Crack Sea that becomes active during the Crack Tide¡¯s second stage. Unimaginable, meeting such a caliber of monster in the near sea¡­ Why? Could it be the result of the crows¡¯ summoning ritual? Or is it because Deep Sea Water Elves are too enticing? Or maybe I¡¯m just plain unlucky? Chen Qi looked at the trembling Deep Sea Water Elf in his arms. The Deep Sea Water Elf possesses a strong affinity for the deep sea elements, a sought-after delicacy in the eyes of many Sea Beast monsters. The current situation left him no extra time to think; the next moment, a heavy thud came from the bottom of the ship again! Boom! The Abyssal Pillar attacked once more from beneath the sea! Below five thousand meters is forbidden territory for humans, akin to a hell on the outskirts of civilization. Above five thousand meters, the Abyssal Pillar can move freely. The night and the deep sea, one could say, are its domain. It¡¯s not letting me go; I have the Shadow Charm after all¡­ Chen Qi clenched his teeth. He had the Shadow Charm, which, in theory, should make him somewhat attractive in the eyes of the Abyssal Pillar. Why was there no reaction from it? Or should he have danced for the Abyssal Pillar? Shadow Charm and Deep Sea Affinity are not talents of the same rank. The weak Shadow Charm only made the Abyssal Pillar keener to devour him! Chen Qi focused on piloting the ship, quickly distancing it from the current seascape. At that moment, under the full roar of the engine, faint green flames appeared at the stern of the ship. Chen Qi placed his hand on the most important button of the ship¡ª¡¯Overdrive Mode¡¯. Based on his experiments, in Overdrive Mode the ship would transform into the Ghost Ship, becoming a will-o¡¯-the-wisp upon the sea! However, the duration of Overdrive Mode was extremely limited! The current houseboat, at its super-high speed in Overdrive Mode, could last at most ten minutes! Amidst the huge waves, the houseboat was like a lamb running at full speed, followed by a giant, ravenous wolf whose full form could not be discerned! ¡°Waku Waku! Waku Waku!¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf trembled on Chen Qi, turning him into a high-speed vibrating small engine. Giant howls echoed across the sea¡­ I¡¯m going to be caught¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath, ready to activate Overdrive Mode. However, the next second, something unexpected happened. There, in front of his ship, a decrepit merchant vessel suddenly appeared. In front of the broken wreck, an old man in a cloak slowly raised his lantern, then opened his arms. He opened his arms, took a deep breath, and declared, ¡°Praise the sun!¡± Chapter 192 - 192 - 170: I Think You Need Someone Like Me Chapter 192 ¨C 170: I Think You Need Someone Like Me Accompanied by the ancient sun praise poem from the old man¡¯s mouth! The old man spread his arms, with a lantern in his hand emitting a weak glow, as warm as the sun! The moment the Hand of the Abyss saw the light, it trembled violently and plunged into the sea, as if it had never existed. ¡°Is it a Transcendent relic of the Lamp Phase¡­¡± Chen Qi was slightly startled, turned his head, and looked at the old man on the battered ship. Next to him stood ten knights wearing triangular helmets, and a lady wearing a crow mask. ¡°It¡¯s the cloaked elder from the Dove Travel Ship, and Little Crow¡­¡± Encountering them here? Chen Qi had been looking for traces of Little Crow and the cloaked elder. He had never expected to encounter them on the open sea. The waters he was now active in were frequently visited by the Ghost Ship, a dangerous area where logically, no ship should be at night. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð However, the current situation was dangerous! On such a dark, windy night, a young, weak man wandering alone on the sea like him, was a target for many sea beasts and pirates! After all, he was only a Second-order Transcendent. Chen Qi swallowed nervously, preparing to speed up the ship. However, the next second, he heard the sound of metal colliding. A knight with a triangular helmet had just tied a chain to his houseboat. At that moment, the cloaked elder let out a dry laugh, ¡°Young man, you are truly fortunate. We were on our way searching for the Ghost Ship and unfortunately encountered a group of Black Armor Sharks due to damage to our ship, and we¡¯ve been stuck here for a full two days.¡± As he spoke, the corners of the cloaked elder¡¯s mouth twisted up: ¡°We never imagined, on such a dangerous dark night, during the whispers of the dark, we poor survivors would still encounter you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi, inside the captain¡¯s cabin, let a drop of cold sweat roll down his face through the window. The White Cloak, one of the captains of the Sea God Pirate Group, with a bounty of twenty-five million Shell Coins, profession of the Void, and also mastering the release techniques! At his side were ten knights with unknown strengths, wearing black triangular helmets. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The White Cloak was a true powerhouse, completely on a different level from the previous Kuang Sha. Could I fight him? Chen Qi thought for a moment. Unless he could turn Little Crow against him, having her leg bend towards his arm, with his strength¡­ He might engage in a fierce battle with White Cloak, but the inevitable result would be White Cloak pressing him down and beating him into delirium. In other words, he had no right to refuse them boarding his ship. If he couldn¡¯t fight, then could he run? Chen Qi thought again. He could definitely run; as far as he could see, White Cloak had no capabilities to act in water. And Little Crow was a Third-order Transcendent who could not walk on water. With the assistance of the deep sea Water Elf and the Residual Fire Touch¡­ As long as he wanted to run, no one could stop him. But as a price, he must also abandon his new ship. Exactly, he was extremely curious about what this Sea God Pirate Group guy was up to¡­ Chen Qi breathed out and said resignedly, ¡°Welcome aboard, everyone.¡± The moment he finished speaking, White Cloak and the ten knights with triangular helmets, along with Little Crow, had already reached his ship. After boarding the ship, Little Crow and White Cloak quickly surveyed the vessel. Little Crow murmured softly to herself, ¡°Ah, frolicking near the coast late at night, could this be a pirate ship specifically for kidnapping¡­¡± Chen Qi let the ship maintain autopilot while stepping out of the captain¡¯s cabin: ¡°Everyone¡­ welcome to the Water Elf Dining Ship? You all don¡¯t look too well, would you like something to eat?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Little Crow was startled, as if seeing a ghost! ¡°Chen! Chen! Chenqi!¡± This isn¡¯t right! Exhausted, she struggled to suppress her shocked expression. Why was Chen Qi speeding on the boat late at night? Was he now playing so wildly? Was he really that bold at night? White Cloak curiously asked: ¡°Do you¡­ know each other?¡± Lil¡¯ Crow calmed down: ¡°Have you forgotten, White Cloak, he is the chef we met on our cruise ship.¡± ¡°A chef, a chef, so it¡¯s a chef¡­¡± White Cloak¡¯s tense emotions relaxed: ¡°I thought I had encountered a ghost ship captain. Meeting a chef is indeed lucky, young man, why are you still hustling in the sea at night?¡± ¡°I was forced by life back then, otherwise who would idle around at sea, dancing the shadow stream dance with shadow demons? To buy this ship, I took on a massive debt.¡± Chen Qi thought of a reason and said despondently: ¡°To save money, I must catch fish myself and head to Flower Island to collect spices. I shouldn¡¯t have bought this ship¡­ What about you? Why are you on this sea?¡± ¡°Such a pitiable young man, it seems, you were badly tricked by the unscrupulous banks of Shell Country. When I was young, debt collectors even cut off one of my eyes.¡± White Cloak took off his cloak. He had a square face, sparsely white hair like dry straw, and a suppurating eye, his old face resembled cracked tree bark. ¡°As for our purpose, hunting the ghost ship captain, it offended me, and I must make it pay the price, unfortunately, during the process of hunting it, we encountered a shipwreck.¡± ¡°That¡¯s incredible, you actually wanted to hunt a ghost ship captain?¡± Chen Qi feigned surprise and frowned. ¡°It¡¯s not something worth mentioning. Unfinished business spoken aloud is just a joke.¡± After White Cloak finished speaking, he sighed deeply: ¡°We failed to successfully hunt the ghost ship, nor do we have another chance to hunt it.¡± He looked towards the distant dark sea and bitterly smiled: ¡°What a pity, what a pity, the first red moon in fifty years is about to descend. Even without eyes, the orders from Whale Father and Sea God are our fate, and we must execute our fate, spilling the witch¡¯s blood into the sea, weaving the black whale¡¯s blood into a new sun¡­¡± ¡°White Cloak!¡± At this moment, Lil¡¯ Crow coughed twice. This white-cloaked old man actually told the secret of their mission to the man before them! And secrets are only told to the dead! Moreover, White Cloak was completely deranged. He particularly enjoyed breeding pitch-black, twisted tentacles and sharks, feeding humans who disrespected the sea to the tentacles and sharks. She could already envision the scene of Chen Qi being cleaned off by the tentacles and sharks bred by White Cloak. Her assistant had barely survived¡­ Lil¡¯ Crow anxiously took out the backpack card, searching for the special potion to erase memories: ¡°Old White¡­¡± However, the cloaked old man had no intention of stopping. ¡°Doctor Crow, please be quiet. This chef¡¯s ship is very fast; he is our benefactor, and we should not hide our secrets from our benefactor.¡± Though the tone was mild, at this moment, a tremendous spiritual pressure weighed down on Lil¡¯ Crow. ¡°¡­¡± Lil¡¯ Crow stopped her actions. Chen Qi stroked his chin. It seemed that White Cloak¡¯s rank was at least one level higher than Lil¡¯ Crow¡¯s. Lil¡¯ Crow currently had absolutely no say. White Cloak turned his head and opened his wrinkled eyes, revealing them like green snake eyes: ¡°Captain, your ship is indeed very fast, it truly fascinates me.¡± Chen Qi struggled to squeeze out a smile: ¡°Bonfire Energy Company has already settled in Moonstone City. I rented their latest energy core from them. If you want¡­ you can rent from them completely.¡± Unexpectedly, White Cloak interrupted him and extended his dry palm: ¡°Mr. Chef, you may not know, we are followers of the Sea God Pirate Group. We worship the deep sea deities; those foolish mortals couldn¡¯t let us pass through the gates of Moonstone City¡­¡± Trouble, trouble¡­ Behind White Cloak, Lil¡¯ Crow bit her thumb. Saying this, White Cloak pulled out some shriveled banknotes from his pocket: ¡°We need to implore power from the great beings of the deep sea because of these prejudices, we never had the chance to step foot inland¡­¡± Directly exposing his identity? Chen Qi was stunned. Now was not a good option to make a move. At least, he needed to turn Lil¡¯ Crow against them before he could take any action! He needed to find a way to delay¡­ Suddenly, Chen Qi felt like he had found his group and bitterly smiled: ¡°Can we join your ritual? I feel, your ritual is lacking a person like me.¡± Chapter 193 - 193 - 171 Thirteen Doomsday Prophecies Chapter 193 ¨C 171 Thirteen Doomsday Prophecies ¡°Hmph?¡± The white-cloaked man let out an arrogant snort involuntarily. What kind of goods dared to say they were suited for his ritual? What did this young man take their great ritual for? Although the Sea God Cult had a vast number of believers, those truly capable of facing the descendants of gods without fear were few and far between. Not to mention, the number of followers who could bear the blessings of the ¡°gods¡± was even fewer! Have you ever seen the monsters summoned by the deep sea ritual? Have you ever communicated with the monsters summoned by the deep sea ritual? Even the white-cloaked man, who had lived for over sixty years, dared not easily say he was suited for summoning ancient beings in a ritual. The white-cloaked man suppressed his desire to mock, speaking like a venerable elder, ¡°Child, it seems you also understand the gods of the ocean. Why do you say so?¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð What kind of expression would this young man have when he saw the huge bloodied mouth of the god worshipped by their Sea God Pirate Group? As an elder, he felt the necessity to preach a bit about the tenets and terror of their Sea God Cult. Chen Qi put his fingers on his temples, rubbing them, and revealed a slightly pained expression, ¡°Just a hunch, my instincts are a bit sharper than an average person¡¯s. I once dreamed of the beautiful Sea Goddess sitting upon the clouds, dreamed of the rain flowing backwards. Now I am seriously ill and physically weak, hoping to use the dew of the Sea Goddess to heal my illness¡­¡± ¡°The rain flowing backwards, the Sea Goddess¡­¡± The white-cloaked elder¡¯s eyebrows relaxed slightly. His attitude changed instantly as he asked, ¡°Are you a Transcendent adhering to the Lamp Principle?¡± Chen Qi tilted his head slightly and responded, ¡°Yes, I was a chef in the First Order, but I now adhere to the Lamp Principle.¡± After reaching the Second-tier, everyone who bound to a Nature Form principle received a special Nature Form Buff and special insights from cracks. For example, a Dice Phase could have better luck and a higher chance of encountering low-probability special events. A Floral Appearance could see others¡¯ favorability within the crack, while a Cup Phase had stronger digestion and evolution probabilities¡­ The biggest feature of the Lamp Phase was the probability of obtaining vague insights about the future! It was said that the legendary Ice Witch once dreamed of the descent and destruction of the Witch Sea. Currently, Chen Qi had just advanced and hadn¡¯t yet received the unique Buff of his principle, but he knew information regarding the Sea God Pirate Group. The New Sun World contained countless doomsday prophecies, the most mainstream being thirteen, each corresponding to one of the thirteen Nature Forms. In the Witch Sea, the corresponding doomsday prophecy was ¡°Inverted World,¡± with the primary attribute being void. When the great whale descended, the world would be inverted, the sky would become an abyss, the noble would become sludge in the gutter, and the endless deep sea would become the new sky, with floods pouring from above, redrawing the world. Destruction could not be stopped; only by becoming a part of the deep sea in advance could one survive in the new world and become its ruler. Only by becoming a part of the deep sea in advance could one survive in the new world. This was the core of the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s teachings! Thus, the rain flowing backward and the Sea Goddess aligned with the teachings of the Sea God Pirate Group. Chen Qi observed the white-cloaked man¡¯s expression. This kind of follower, not understood by the world, often needed the recognition of others. The white-cloaked man asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid, young man? In the vast sea, we are terrifying monsters.¡± Chen Qi gave a helpless smile, ¡°How could I not be afraid? However, I¡¯m ill. Even if I risk being killed by a sea beast, I have to strive to make money. Besides, I heard the god worshipped by the Sea God Pirate Group can cure all illnesses.¡± Even if it was for survival and he had to lie, this young man was good¡­ the white-cloaked man thought privately. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Besides, a Lamp Phase Transcendent and a patient might be useful for the ritual. The white-cloaked man gave up his thoughts of combat, ¡°Young man, you are a qualified Lamp Phase Transcendent. Are you ill? What kind of illness? Our Sea God Pirate Group might give you a new life.¡± Saying so, the white-cloaked man gestured for the little raven to come forward. The little raven pretended to be unfamiliar and walked coldly up to Chen Qi, ¡°Please cooperate. I¡¯m a doctor.¡± ¡°Alright, doctor.¡± The little raven found an opportunity, walked up to Chen Qi, pinched his philtrum, then casually pulled out a syringe, placed it in his mouth, and stirred it. Then she walked behind Chen Qi and knocked on his back! Why is it so firm, why hasn¡¯t the sea beast disease worsened¡­the little raven resisted the urge to question and said seriously, ¡°He has a special disease of organ sclerosis. Without assets of over twenty million Shell Coins, there is no hope of a cure.¡± What great cooperation¡­ Chen Qi resisted the urge to high-five the little raven. ¡°A terminal illness, what a poor child¡­¡± The white-cloaked man put away the ship fare he was about to pay and managed a smile, ¡°You are fortunate, child.¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi bit his lip, trying to maintain that scared yet curious expression. The white-cloaked man took out his map, ¡°Fate has brought us together. I now have a way to cure your illness. However, time is limited. We need to go to a crack and fulfill our destiny to bring a blessing to the sea¡­ And we happen to be short of a ship. If you can help us, we will treat your illness for free. Little captain, what do you think of this proposal?¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment, ¡°What is the payment?¡± The white-cloaked man handed a nautical chart to Chen Qi, ¡°Child, rest assured, as long as you follow our commands and complete this journey of destiny, the Sea God Pirate Group will reward you with enough gold to last you a lifetime and freedom from any illness.¡± So, they are trying to hint that I won¡¯t have a future¡­ Chen Qi agreed with the other party, taking the map from the white-cloaked man¡¯s hand. ¡°Is the location at the edge of the near sea¡­¡± Chen Qi glanced at the target location on the map. He remembered that the Ice Demon Pirate Group had marked this spot on their map. This place, currently like the White Tree Territory, was the most dangerous forbidden area near the sea! After a brief conversation, the white-cloaked man instructed Chen Qi never to divulge their whereabouts. Simultaneously, he arranged for his ten helmeted knights to stand guard in the captain¡¯s cabin to prevent Chen Qi from using the radio equipment to pass on information. Finally, after cooking and setting the course, Chen Qi returned to his bedroom. ¡­ ¡­ ¡°Unexpected guests¡­¡± Chen Qi sat at his bedroom desk, lit the kerosene lamp, and planned his next steps. As a Black Hunter who had ended the Ghost Captain, he unexpectedly encountered the Sea God Pirate Group, who were also seeking the Ghost Captain. Then, he had joined their ritual to summon deep-sea monsters. Was this good luck or bad luck¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. If he mastered the spiritual power origin skill, he would feel a lot more confident. From the items on the Siren¡¯s backpack card, without a doubt, the entity they intended to summon should belong to the deep-sea category. This meant the place they were heading was a realm highly related to sea beasts. It posed risks but also offered quite an opportunity¡­ Chen Qi decided to pause his pursuit of the ¡°Soul Origin¡± skill card. ¡°However, I still lack information¡­¡± Chen Qi felt hesitant; he clearly needed more intelligence. Wakuwaku! The Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 handed over a drifting bottle, which they had risked being devoured by the Abyssal Pillar to obtain. ¡°Thank you¡­¡± Chen Qi patted No. 1¡¯s little head, preparing to open the drifting bottle. Bang! Bang! Just then, there was a knock on his bedroom door. ¡°Come in, the door isn¡¯t locked. What¡¯s the matter?¡± Chen Qi put away the drifting bottle. The little raven pushed the door open and then closed it behind her. Then she took off her mask, revealing an extremely tired little face, ¡°To check your health¡­¡± Chapter 194 - 194 - 172: Do you have any requests for your funeral? Chapter 194 ¨C 172: Do you have any requests for your funeral? Outside the window, a bleak cold wind incessantly swept as the ship lights swung to and fro. Little Crow removed her muddy boots and left them at the door. ¡°I¡¯m coming in.¡± Examine his body? Chen Qi tilted his head and accepted the map from the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Little Crow did not speak, moving like a professional agent to the wall to ensure no one was eavesdropping on their conversation. Then, looking around and finding no extra chair, she asked wearily: ¡°May I use your bed?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Pop! The bed was so soft, really comfortable¡­ Little Crow, with a bang, sprawled out on the bed: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Do you know? In one day and five hours, you¡¯re going to die¡­¡± ¡°One day and five hours?¡± Chen Qi displayed a thoughtful expression. This was roughly the time the ship would reach its destination. Little Crow bit her bright red lips, speaking with a touch of self-mockery: ¡°No mistake, and you¡¯ll die more miserably than normal people. You¡¯ll be sacrificed, fed to those twisted monsters, like the Blood-eyed Wall we encountered before, no, the monster we summoned will definitely be more terrifying than the Blood-eyed Wall. By then, not even a shred of you will remain.¡± ¡°That¡¯s your current situation.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin. From the current situation, Little Crow knew quite a lot of information. He could try prying open Little Crow¡¯s mouth to gather more intelligence! Chen Qi tentatively asked: ¡°Not even a shred remains, is it that dire?¡± Little Crow spread her hands: ¡°Yes, your luck is really bad. No, not just bad, you met us. If you had encountered the Near Sea Overlord, the Black Hunter, your death would be swifter, especially with the Black Hunter, you might even suffer inhuman treatment. ¡°I just listened to the maritime intelligence from your ship¡¯s radio, and I now understand why you managed to buy a ship so quickly. You really are reckless, venturing into this forbidden sea area¡­¡± Saying this, Little Crow flipped over on the boat, supporting her face with her hands, looking at Chen Qi as though looking at a dead man. So sad¡­ During their last meeting, Little Crow had told Chen Qi to live well and fulfill her last wishes after she died¡ªbuying flowers for her! Who could have imagined! When they met again, she would be preparing a funeral for Chen Qi! Such reversals always come so suddenly. This is perhaps life¡­ Little Crow dragged her face, like a doctor announcing a terminal illness: ¡°Assistant, what¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Qi.¡± Little Crow pulled her mouth corners upward with her fingers: ¡°Qi, a good name. Do you have any last wishes? Any requests for your funeral? Maybe I can help fulfill them, as long as they aren¡¯t too excessive. Excessives¡­¡± Do I have an omen of death shining on my head? Chen Qi squeezed out a smile: ¡°Little Crow, don¡¯t be so pessimistic. I¡¯m not that easy to kill; I still have some escaping tricks up my sleeve.¡± He really was being underestimated! In Little Crow¡¯s eyes, he was the kind of rookie who had no chance to flee and could be killed with a single punch! ¡°Vakuvaku! (Yes, yes, the master is very powerful!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elves nodded, considering their master the strongest in their eyes. Little Crow blinked her bright red eyes: ¡°Pessimistic¡­ pessimistic, sorry, I¡¯m used to considering the worst situations first, but Qi¡­ your current situation is not optimistic. Your life and death are completely in the hands of the White Cloak, and I¡­ can¡¯t help you much.¡± Little Crow fiercely pinched her mouth corners with her fingernails. She didn¡¯t control her own strength well, and a tinge of fresh blood flowed from her mouth corners. ¡°Ouch, sorry¡­¡± Little Crow hurriedly took out a tissue, wiping the fresh blood off her mouth corner, fearing that it might drip onto Chen Qi¡¯s boat. Why did Little Crow seem to have a slight tendency toward self-harm¡­ Chen Qi supported his face. Was the pressure of undercover work too great, or was it fear and loathing of her own incapability? Chen Qi, with a soothing tone, comforted her: ¡°Little Crow, the situation isn¡¯t that bad. Can I ask, what is the target you intend to summon? Or do you have any other information you can tell me? Maybe things could develop in a favorable direction?¡± Little Crow rolled over on the bed: ¡°The place you¡¯re about to go to is a very special crack. A hundred years ago, the Sea God Pirate Group summoned a deep-sea monster capable of creating a vortex of death there, in order to obtain the power of the deep sea. Legend has it that this deep-sea monster possessed a dreadful power to destroy cities. If not for the Deep Sea Hunter who killed it, the coastal Moonstone Islands would have been completely destroyed.¡± ¡°Of course, this monster requires a large number of creatures to survive, so sacrifices are indispensable, and that white cloak¡­ has already marked you as a sacrifice¡­¡± Destroying the city¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s heart shuddered slightly. The monster they were trying to summon was even stronger than he had anticipated! However, it involved the Deep Sea Hunter and the vortex¡­ This also meant that the monster being summoned was definitely from the deep sea, and it might even be an ancient species from the depths! Chen Qi had so far encountered only two ancient species from the deep sea ¨C the Deep Sea Titan and the Blood-eyed Wall. Among them, the Deep Sea Titan was just a tree, not very aggressive. An ancient deep sea species from the crack, I wonder what it would do upon seeing me? Chen Qi fell into thought. Lil¡¯ Raven with her hands on her face: ¡°Qi, next, you will go with us to the crack, but under normal circumstances, I won¡¯t be able to help you escape unless we encounter special circumstances, like running into the navy, Black Hunters, Witches, something like that¡­¡± ¡°Black Hunter?¡± Chen Qi asked. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lil¡¯ Raven exhaled: ¡°Yes, that maniac who took down the Ghost Ship. According to the information from the White Dove radio, the area of activity for the Black Hunter is in our nearby sea. If we come across it, I could use the chaos to find a way to help you escape¡­¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s lips slightly curled. ¡°?¡± Lil¡¯ Raven tilted her head, noticing that Chen Qi seemed to know some insider information. Could it be that Chen Qi has already been targeted by the Black Hunter¡­ Cough cough¡­ Chen Qi explained: ¡°Lil¡¯ Raven, actually, according to reports from the White Dove Times, the Black Hunter has recently appeared in this sea area, and it¡¯s not unlikely we¡¯ve been targeted.¡± Not unlikely! Hearing this, Lil¡¯ Raven¡¯s eyes finally shone a bit, but then dimmed, realizing that even if they encountered the Black Hunter, it didn¡¯t guarantee their survival. However, regardless, as long as chaos erupted, she could protect Chen Qi and mess up the White Cloak¡¯s plans! ¡°I hope so!¡± Lil¡¯ Raven tried hard to smile: ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much, just stay calm and if the right opportunity arises, you¡¯ll survive¡­¡± ¡°Thanks¡­ I¡¯ll do my best to survive.¡± After expressing her concerns, Lil¡¯ Raven felt much better and swayed her pale legs up and down: ¡°You know, Qi, you must have realized by now, I am a¡­¡± You are an undercover, what about it? Chen Qi pretended to be clueless: ¡°What?¡± Lil¡¯ Raven swallowed it down, longing to share with someone. She really wanted to tell everything to the other person. But revealing undercover information might only bring trouble to Chen Qi. Lil¡¯ Raven supported her face with her hands, smiling slightly: ¡°I am a professional doctor, I¡¯ll cure your illness¡­¡± Saying this, Lil¡¯ Raven suddenly realized she had been lying on someone else¡¯s bed for so long! Damn, why is this guy¡¯s bed so comfortable, and he even has Water Elves to hold! ¡°Right, about that, the medical examination¡­¡± She blushed, immediately stood up, and then pulled out an array of horrifying surgical tools. Scalpel, saw, steam drill, ice pick, anesthetic¡­ Chen Qi broke out in a cold sweat. This examination doesn¡¯t seem proper! Are you sure it¡¯s an examination and not dissection? Lil¡¯ Raven kindly explained: ¡°Simply put, I came in under the pretext of examining you, and since I am a violent doctor, to keep our cover, I need to conduct a few ¡¯small checks¡¯ on you. You¡¯ll need to let out a few painful cries¡­ Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t harm your body, just a tiny bit of pain!¡± Chen Qi naively asked, ¡°How much does a tiny bit hurt?¡± Lil¡¯ Raven flashed a mischievous smile, rolling up her sleeve: ¡°Have you ever been sawed by a chainsaw? Qi?¡± ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Chen Qi touched the Water Elf No.3 and No.4 in his arms: ¡°Can the Water Elves make the painful noises for me?¡± ¡°No.¡± Chapter 195 - 195 - 173: This Crack is Going to Burst Chapter 195 ¨C 173: This Crack is Going to Burst On the edge of the nearby sea, Storm Gorge, nightfall. Under the slightly reddened Blood Moon, the winds howled, thunder roared, and giant waves reached the skies. Chen Qi was at the helm in the captain¡¯s cabin, cautiously steering the ship through the pitch-black Storm Gorge. ¡°The harbinger of the Laughing Moon Period¡­¡± Chen Qi looked up, his gaze piercing through the glass. The moon in the sky, as if soaked in fresh blood, hung over the horizon, casting a faint red hue over the sea surface. The shaky vessel, like a lone leaf, struggled to progress amidst the ferocious waves. At that moment, a triangle-helmeted Knight approached him from behind and tapped his back with an iron hand with a sting: ¡°Captain, how much longer until we reach our destination?¡± ¡°Two hours, and, do not approach my back so casually¡­¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi felt an unprecedented sting on his back. According to Little Raven, he had about one hour before he ascended to heaven. However, last night, he felt like he had ascended once already. Chen Qi carefully recalled the blurry memories of last night. Little Raven, claiming to check his body, had him lie on the bed while calmly handling a bunch of hemostats and some jars, performing a thorough check from the inside out, including some minor surgeries. Normally, with days of practice, he had become capable of enduring pain, even if a steel needle was directly inserted into his armpit, he could bear it. The difference between butchery and surgery lies in precision. Last night¡¯s procedure was less of a surgery and more of a butchery, yes, the kind used for slaughtering pigs! S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Last night, Chen Qi only remembered Little Raven applying some strange medicine to his back, after which his pain sensitivity significantly increased, followed by a sudden intense procedure. Every possible method was used, from cupping to hammering¡­ Little Raven, growing more enthusiastic as she proceeded, even climbed onto him, performing some blacksmith-like terrifying checks! The pain in his thighs, back, and arms hadn¡¯t subsided even now. Chen Qi turned around and gave a glare at Little Raven, standing in the corner. Little Raven helplessly spread her hands, raised an eyebrow, and flashed a mischievous smile as if to say: You, as the patient, only need to lie on the bed, while I, as the doctor, have a lot more to consider. Was I played? Chen Qi stretched his limbs. No doubt about it, Little Raven is one ruthless unlicensed doctor. Now, thinking back, Little Raven¡¯s inexplicable insistence on having him lie down might have been just to get a look at the Sea Beast tattoo on his back. What a slaughter¡­Chen Qi concluded. But truth be told, the check-up really seemed effective! After the surgery, he felt much more relieved. Despite the pain being intense, like tearing scars off his body, strangely, there was an urge to undergo it again¡­ But now was not the time to discuss such matters, nor was there an opportunity for another session¡­Chen Qi turned back and placed his hand on the ship¡¯s wheel: ¡°In one more hour, everyone, we will reach the marked spot on the map, though the storm here is severe and we might encounter Sea Beasts.¡± White Cloak pressed himself against the glass: ¡°Little captain, you just need to keep driving forward, I will handle everything else.¡± White Cloak smiled coldly, the vast storm in front of him seemed like a minor drizzle in his eyes. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Qi pulled down the railing, increasing the ship¡¯s speed to the maximum. He opened his Spiritual Power perception to the fullest while keeping the Residual Fire Touch hidden in his sleeve, ready to deploy it instantly. According to the message in a bottle fished up by the Deep Sea Water Elf from the ocean. It contained information on Little Raven, Sirens, and White Cloak. This White Cloak had a record even more astonishing than his, a veteran of the Sea God Pirate Group and master of Void, he was just one step away from becoming one of the four Angel Envoys of the Sea God Pirate Group. In his earlier years, he had hunted the Black Ship Sea Dragon, which is the juvenile form of the local sea ruler. He also had thirty-one D-level crack experiences and three C-level crack successes. In the C-level crack ¡¯Night Without Light¡¯, he had obtained a legendary relic, the Sun Lantern, which could dispel many monsters, especially those of the Shadow phase. Furthermore, crucially, he possessed a technique for the release of Void. Since he specialized in Void, his reputation wasn¡¯t as prominent, but his strength, considered one of the top two formidable bosses of the nearby seas, was unquestionable. According to Little Raven¡¯s estimate, White Cloak could fight against five or even more Black-eyed Captains by himself! Chen Qi was not quite sure how strong the Black-eyed Captain was, but estimated that with his current ability, even if activating the Residual Fire Touch, he might only be able to tie with one Black-eyed Captain. An extremely troublesome old guy¡­Chen Qi tuned his fighting spirit to its highest. Such old guys might strike the moment the ship reaches the entrance of the crack! White Cloak patted Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder: ¡°Kid, you¡¯ve really been through a lot. After we finish this mission, I¡¯ll apply for you to join our Deep Sea Pirate Group and bathe in the Holy Water of the Sea Goddess.¡± Little Raven glanced at her watch, coldly speaking: ¡°White Cloak, don¡¯t forget our mission¡¯s purpose here. We, the Black Whale Group, provide the materials, and you must complete the ritual; also, all gains from the crack must be split with us, the Black Whale Group. If there are items related to Deep Sea Hunters or Witches in this crack, the ownership will be negotiated by big sis.¡± Chapter 196 - 196 - 173: This Crack is Going to Burst_2 Chapter 196 ¨C 173: This Crack is Going to Burst_2 The White Cloak spoke softly: ¡°Now, it¡¯s too early to talk about the split after the matter, Doctor Crow, didn¡¯t the Big Mama tell you that splits should be discussed after the crack ends.¡± Little Crow remained silent, in terms of seniority, she was just a newly promoted cadre. ¡°¡­¡± The White Cloak walked over to Chen Qi, looking at the distant sea: ¡°Young man, on this crack expedition, whether we can return alive is an unknown, everything should be discussed after it ends.¡± Boom! Suddenly, a huge thunderclap resounded through the sky, lighting up the heavens! The ship jolted violently! ¡°Damn it¡­¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi struggled to stand firm. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As a Forbidden Land, if he hadn¡¯t upgraded the ship, the small boat would have disintegrated instantly due to its durability. At this moment, accompanied by the thunderous roar, he felt a strong Transcendent aura! But in the next second, something unexpected happened. As the ship continued forward, the entire sky started to lose its color like black ink fading away. The White Cloak couldn¡¯t help but laugh maniacally: ¡°Finally, finally, we¡¯ve arrived!¡± Under the call of the storm, a special notification appeared in front of Chen Qi. [You have reached the edge of the crack!] [Inspiration identification in progress¡­] [Identification success! (Received a small amount of information hint)] [Crack name: Lost Sea Lamp Island Rank: C Nature Form: Light, Flower Crack distortion rate: 87% (Extremely high distortion rate, collapse, in an instant!)] Crack rank restriction: This crack can be entered by second-order and third-tier Transcendents. Crack occupancy limit: Up to fifteen people.] Description: Over four hundred years ago, this was a peaceful village, nestled in a bountiful crack, producing illuminating items called sea lamps, once the best-selling ship lights on the sea. Bonfire Energy Company noticed this and went to Sea Lamp Island, attempting to absorb this technology. However, when they set out, the flashes of daylight, famine, and madness had already swept through the village. The entire Sea Lamp Island was on the brink of destruction, and to survive, for food, the villagers began to crave older protections, attempting to summon the most prized creation of the Sea Goddess from legend. As an investigation ship, you traversed the sea storm, preparing to stop all this before the ritual! Clear condition: Survive until the event concludes. (Once you reach Sea Lamp Island, the entire sea will be surrounded by a whirlpool until the event ends.) Special clear condition: Stop the mad villagers¡¯ ritual.] [Inspiration Insight: On the mountaintop, you saw wings split from the mountain, break free and come towards you.] Pop! The White Cloak, feeling the buzzing in his head, suddenly smashed his hand on the control panel: ¡°Sea Lamp Island! The legendary birthplace of the Crow Witch, the training ground of the Ice Witch, the first battlefield of legendary investigators, the place where the Deep Sea Hunter was injured, the place where the Sea Lamp Fox descended, the place where Yu Huo was discovered!¡± Finally, finally¡­The White Cloak said excitedly, as if seeing tons of gold: ¡°Little Captain! Forward, keep moving forward! Braving the storm, keep moving forward!!¡± At this moment, in sharp contrast to the excited White Cloak, Little Crow had a face of indifference. She looked at the crack notification in front of her, unconsciously biting her nails. They hadn¡¯t encountered the Navy, Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, or the Black Hunters when they reached the crack. Even though she had relayed today¡¯s actions to the Navy, they still hadn¡¯t shown up on their route! Damn it, what was the Navy doing? Why didn¡¯t they respond after I gave them the intel? If this crack distorts, the entire coastal archipelago will turn to ash, with at least tens of thousands of deaths. Snap¡­Little Crow bit through her pinky nail. Chen Qi looked at the Inspiration Insight, feeling a bit excited. What¡¯s going on! 87% distortion rate!? This crack might explode any second? Chen Qi tried to suppress his inner excitement. Generally speaking, the difficulty of a crack is composed of many aspects. But undoubtedly, besides rank, the crack distortion rate is the most important evaluation criterion. An 87% distortion rate indicates that a crack is about to undergo drastic changes. High distortion usually leads to two outcomes, the first being a rank promotion, and the second being collapse. Collapse simply means the crack descends to the real world, turning terrestrial land into irreparable badlands. Outside of the Neo-Solar World, exists an endless expanse of badlands. And an 87% distortion rate means that with just a little time, a little trigger, the crack could quickly collapse and descend into the real world. A C-rank crack, in many people¡¯s eyes, is already an extremely terrifying crack. If a C-rank crack isn¡¯t dealt with, it can lead to total disaster within a hundred-mile radius, turning it into a piece of land where humans can never survive. Even when they enter the crack, it might distort at any moment. When the crack collapses, they will face countless monsters. And if not collapse, a crack rank promotion is also extremely terrifying. If it mutates to a B-rank crack, even a Third-order Transcendent could perish in an instant from a single breath. This means he, a Second-order Transcendent, might find himself in a B-rank crack with a minimum threshold of third rank! Neither outcome was good news¡­ Chapter 197 - 197 - 173: This Crack is Going to Burst_3 Chapter 197 ¨C 173: This Crack is Going to Burst_3 Unless they could enter the crack and suppress its mutation at the fastest speed. The first time entering a C-rank crack, they encountered such an explosive mutation rate! S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As they entered the crack, the sky gradually turned into a dusty sunny day, and an extremely desolate island appeared in front of them. ¡°My first C-rank crack experience, and it is this intense.¡± Chen Qi instinctively grasped the Residual Fire Touch under his clothes. This was his first time entering a C-rank crack as an assassin! As they got closer to the island, a prompt appeared before his eyes again. [You have arrived at Sea Lamp Island¡¯s crack.] [Assigning a random role based on your Nature Form.] [Your role is a courageous and righteous investigator and company employee of Bonfire Energy Company.] Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð [Due to your role as a company employee, the villagers wish to feed you to the sharks. Hate level +100! You are more likely to be besieged by monsters!] [Your reward for passing the challenge +20%] [You have obtained a special mission: Find the design blueprint of the Sea Lamp (Completing this task can earn you a very mysterious reward)] [Note: The more successfully you play your role, the higher the score you will receive.] Villagers¡¯ hate level +100? Chen Qi frowned slightly. As a Second-order Transcendent, challenging difficult scenarios was already hard enough. Now, they assigned him a role with a maxed-out hate level. However, it didn¡¯t matter. In the Witch Sea, where random events flew everywhere, he would inevitably encounter this level of a crack sooner or later. Chen Qi turned his head and looked at Doctor Crow in the small black cloak and the other Transcendents with triangular helmets. From the current point of view, this crack had roles, and certain roles would obtain special inspiration. Even though this was not a werewolf-themed copy, some key roles should receive inspiration far beyond others.¡¯ And yet, even with his inspiration, he hadn¡¯t received special inspiration. The difficulty of passing the C-rank crack was even more troublesome than he had imagined. Chen Qi looked out the window. In the distance was a colossal barren island, completely devoid of any breath, full of withered trees. In the middle of the island stood a gigantic mountain, covered with countless runes. The entire mountain resembled the fossil of a sprawling creature, as if at any moment, a sky-devouring beast would descend, destroying everything in sight! Chen Qi took the lead in speaking: ¡°Everyone, what do you say, how do you plan to pass the challenge? My character has some special missions.¡± No doubt about it, these people would absolutely not take the normal route to pass the challenge. At this moment, Doctor Crow said: ¡°Our goal is one. That is to head to the center of the village, replace the ritual destination, and become the new ritual person. My role is a doctor, so I won¡¯t be attacked by the villagers. I can move freely on this island with medical skills, but I will most likely be monitored. Therefore, my idea is to first analyze everyone¡¯s information¡­¡± The person in the white cloak raised their left hand and snapped their fingers, a faint black shadow appeared over their body: ¡°No! We don¡¯t have time! Doctor Crow! A mutation rate of 87% means the villagers are about to hold the ritual. We have only one choice, and that is to reveal our fangs and bathe the area in blood. We need to use blood to accomplish our ritual.¡± ¡°Bathe the area in blood?¡± Doctor Crow twitched the corner of her mouth. Are you kidding? This is a C-rank crack! And it is about to explode! If they bathed the area in blood, both she and Chen Qi might end up as cannon fodder! ¡°No, we need to be more cautious. At 87% mutation, in fact, the higher the mutation rate, the harder it is for the mutation to increase!¡± Crack mutation rate¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head in thought. Doctor Crow was right. Once the mutation rate was too high, a major event must occur to raise the crack¡¯s mutation rate further. ¡°The mutation rate doesn¡¯t rise that easily, which means we still have time to make a plan!¡± Doctor Crow negated again with a serious look. She needed to buy time for the Navy, Chen Qi, and her own actions. At this moment, suddenly, the gigantic mountain in the distance squirmed a bit. In everyone¡¯s hallucinations, the massive mountain in the distance seemed to twitch violently, shifting momentarily! Layer upon layer of sea waves surged towards them! The silent ancient whispers echoed across the sea! Everyone covered their ears amidst the soul-piercing whispers. They all saw a special prompt. [Because ¡¯it¡¯ sensed a particular existence, the crack¡¯s mutation rate increased by 3%. The current mutation rate is now 90%!] Doctor Crow raised her head sluggishly, twitching her mouth. ¡°?????¡± Chapter 198 - 198 - 174 Come on, Enjoy Yourself Chapter 198 ¨C 174 Come on, Enjoy Yourself ¡°What a coincidence.¡± Gathering her courage, the little raven¡¯s voice dropped even lower as she interrupted the White Cloak. In her tiny head, myriad questions flashed through her mind. What did those whispers mean? What special existence could it refer to? Was it a unique item brought by the White Cloak? She tried her best to raise her head: ¡°White Cloak, what does that mean?¡± It was not merely about the gigantic waves that reeled, but rather a sort of ancient prophecy. Despite her being an enthusiast of the deep sea, she could not comprehend the prophecies of the deep-sea kind. The anger towards humans? The attempt to stir chaos in the world? Or is it a prohibition against setting foot in their current domain? The interpretation of these whispers would dictate their subsequent actions. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The White Cloak gazed into the distance, as if up to now, everything that had happened was within his expectations. He turned his head, asking: ¡°Little captain, what do you think?¡± Chen Qi felt a tingling on his scalp as he stared into the distance at the mountain range. Amidst the buzzing in his head, he believed he had grasped the terrifying implications of those recent whispers. This ancient whisper carried a darkness, a loneliness, a madness ¨C all born out of a long thread of time, as well as an endless yearning for love. Put simply: ¡°Come on! Have fun, after all, there¡¯s plenty of time~¡± Was this entity lonely, inviting him to join in its amusement? Chen Qi looked towards the petrified, mountainous range in the distance and shuddered. Sometimes, a discrepancy in size can be charming. But clearly, this difference was too vast; if he played with it, he could be played to death. This was no longer a dragon asking for a hug¡ªit was Godzilla seeking an embrace! If this entity broke through its seal and descended upon the world, it would likely swoop towards him in the next second! Have fun? More like a quick death¡­ He would have to keep his distance¡­ Chen Qi organized his thoughts: ¡°In truth, we haven¡¯t suffered any serious harm, so, I believe this is an ancient and special invitation.¡± The White Cloak paused for a moment: ¡°Invitation? You only got it half right. This should be seen not just as an invitation, but as a command, a promise. When we reach the mountain¡¯s summit and complete this final ceremony, we will receive his blessing.¡± Following that, the White Cloak patted Chen Qi on the back: ¡°Your inspiration is not bad. Others might have interpreted these whispers as rage.¡± No, I truly find it hard to take these words as anger¡­ Chen Qi looked into the distance speechlessly, beginning to think of the next plan. ¡°Black blood, black blood, black blood, we need more black blood to stain the robes¡ª¡± And at this moment, within the dimly-lit island, some corrupted villagers had noticed Chen Qi¡¯s vessel. They, or rather, it, holding rusty shovels, steadily approached Chen Qi¡¯s location. On rare occasions, ¡¯humans¡¯ might exist within a crack, but unless it was a B-tier crack, these humans were never real, often malformed monsters, or disguises donned by other ¡¯Transcendents¡¯. For instance, Jin Li, the second-in-command of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, due to her profession as a ¡¯Traveling Merchant¡¯ in the Lamp Phase, often appeared in cracks, pretending to be an NPC, pushing silver-scale breastplates for fifty thousand each to participants. These villagers weren¡¯t human, but rather monsters born from twisted obsessions. Bang! Their forms were already distorted, their bodies festering, and the weapons in their hands all consisted of foul objects congealed from blood. Corrupted beings could become twisted monsters after getting even a drop of tainted blood on them, even if they were Second-order Transcendents. Chen Qi furrowed his brows, stepped back; even if he had the Flower Witch¡¯s potion to treat these toxins, The poison would inflict irreversible damage to his body. After all, he was but a developing Second-order Transcendent; he had to avoid such irreversible harm to his body as much as possible. Besides, these villagers prioritized attacking units that provoked them! Clang! In the next instant, a hundred twisted villagers hit the ground, scurrying towards him rapidly like spiders. The White Cloak gracefully extended a finger: ¡°Knight, slaughter these mad fools.¡± Subsequently, the ten Triangular Helm Knights under his command took out black spears and charged down from the ship, launching a swift assault! Clang clang, thud thud! Almost in an instant, the spears pierced through the villagers¡¯ heads and hearts! The villagers¡¯ heads burst open in a split second, with red and black splattering everywhere. ¡°All clear, sir.¡± The leading Triangular Helm Knight stood erect, flicking the dark blood off his spear. The White Cloak said with a slightly approving voice: ¡°True to a force modeled after sewer cleaners, you handle any filth or poison with ease.¡± Sewer cleaners, gutter? Why does that sound somewhat familiar yet strange¡­ Chen Qi pondered for a moment. He remembered that the sewer referred to the underworld of the New Sun world. In the Era of Darkness, the surface was more dangerous than the underground, leading humanity to establish a large number of underground shelters, which eventually formed a special underworld. With the rise of daylight, the underworld turned into a historical relic, no longer needed by humankind. Now, these shelters have become the haven for all sorts of beings that cannot survive on the surface, where many dark, twisted individuals reside, hence the name Gutter for what were once noble refuges. Although it is not one of the six major plates, it is large enough to rival them in scale. To deal with this crack, they had summoned cleaners specializing in restraining the corrupted¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. If it were someone else, they might struggle severely due to the pollutants and poisons of the corrupted people. One could say that the ability of the Triangular Helm Knights to resist corruption directly downgraded this C-rank crack to a D-rank crack. With the Lantern Phase that resists the abyssal pillars, coupled with the Triangular Helm Knights specialized in combating the villagers. Had the White Cloak been to this crack before? Or did he know information about it? S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wait, why is the mutation level of this crack so high? Chen Qi immediately thought of the answer. The Sea God Pirate Group had attempted this crack multiple times but had failed every time! And now, after the opening of the crack, they once again sought out the White Cloak to complete the task. Chen Qi winked at the Small Crow as a signal. But the Small Crow tilted her head, seemingly unaware of the matter. Before the final boss¡¯s Descent, I must stay fully vigilant¡­ Chen Qi suddenly felt like he was playing a game of Werewolf. The White Cloak walked to the edge of the ship and lowered the ladder: ¡°Even a C-rank crack with high mutation levels is simple, like standing a coin on its edge, provided we are well-prepared. The only difficulty we face is to heed the whispers of an ancient presence and awaken its Descent.¡± As he spoke, he stepped solemnly onto the island, exuding an aura of deathly stillness. The Triangular Helm Knights went ahead, and they followed closely behind. Chen Qi and the Small Crow walked at the very end. The Small Crow turned to Chen Qi, wanting to say something, yet she remained calm and could not speak. The Triangular Helm Knights continuously hunted down the corrupted people. Unaware, the sky grew darker and the bodies piled up. They had reached deep into the island. A twisted altar now appeared at the end of their view, atop the high summit. Runes constructed of mercury and blood, stacks of dry bones, writhing black clots. ¡°Finally, just by following the mountain path and replenishing all the materials, then lastly¡­¡± The White Cloak advanced in excitement, but in the next second, he involuntarily halted. Creak¡­ Chen Qi looked down at his feet. It was a shriveled corpse, not decayed, dressed in a nun¡¯s garb. Besides, there were numerous garments of the Sea God Pirate Group. Many had died in this place, and the skeletons suggested that among them were no shortage of powerful Third-order Transcendents. Chen Qi activated his Dove Perception. In front of them lay an ethereal barrier of Spiritual Power, one that had existed for hundreds of years! The White Cloak stepped forward, carefully touching the barrier: ¡°After the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s four failed attempts, we have finally arrived here. Now, all we need is to break the seal set by the Ice Witch, and we shall welcome a new god.¡± As he spoke, the White Cloak turned back and gave Chen Qi and the Small Crow a grin. Chapter 199 - 199 - 175 Fight! Chapter 199 ¨C 175 Fight! Sealing? The seal of the Ice Witch? Chen Qi¡¯s heart jumped. This rift is actually related to the Ice Witch? Although traces of the Ice Witch are omnipresent in the Witch Sea, this was the first time he encountered signs of the Ice Witch within a rift. In legend, the Ice Witch hailed from the distant land of Frostwinter Kingdom and was a Saint surpassing the Fourth Rank Legend; she was the savior of the Witch Sea, the strongest amongst the witches, and the keeper of order in the Witch Sea. However, what she did far exceeded just that. To prevent the Witch Sea from becoming foul land, the Ice Witch also possessed the power of prophecy. She would set seals to stifle any elements that could potentially destroy the Witch Sea. The fact that this rift could be sealed by the Ice Witch precisely demonstrated its value. Moreover, she would occasionally appear in various major events and, every century, train a witch. Fen, the Flower Witch, was the youngest disciple of the Ice Witch. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Ice Witch had set a seal in this place¡­ Chen Qi looked toward the transparent, illusory barrier with a sense of ominous premonition. In legend, like the Deep Sea Hunters, the Ice Witch too was a hunter of deep-sea monsters! And, compared to hunting large sea beasts, she preferred killing humanoid deep-sea monsters. Chen Qi, as such, was exactly the type of prey the Ice Witch most yearned to hunt. Only, unlike the now-deceased Deep Sea Hunters, this witch was merely asleep. ¡°Qi, step back!¡± The little raven stepped in front of Chen Qi and drank a vial of Blood Medicine. At the same time, she unraveled her tied-up hair and took off the cumbersome Pharmacist¡¯s robe, revealing the shorts and black vest underneath that were suitable for combat, as well as her toned muscles. She had not neglected her physical training. Chen Qi looked toward the little raven, also readying himself for battle. Just then, the hand of the one in the white cloak was already on the barrier of the Ice Witch. ¡°The final hurdle¡­¡± Undoubtedly, anyone trying to break the seal would incur the Ice Witch¡¯s penalty! Chen Qi took a step back as a special inspiration once again flashed through his mind. [You have heard the warning inspiration from the Ice Witch.] [¡°Halt your steps, travelers, for this is an ancient dream from tens of thousands of meters beneath the deep sea, it shall bring no blessings from the deep, only cursed soil upon the world.¡±] [¡°Once it descends upon this world, everyone shall die.¡±] Hearing the warning left behind by the Ice Witch a century ago, the white cloak let out a scoff of disdain: ¡°Halt? Everyone is destined to die anyway, the world will eventually become cursed soil, the black blood has long been tainted; a dying witch¡¯s seal also wants to stop the tide of the deep sea!¡± The white cloak ignored the inspiration, placing his hand on the barrier and continuously channeling the Spiritual Power of the Void! At the same time, the Tricorn Knight behind him kept splashing black, tainted blood upon the barrier. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The inspiration went off again! [¡°I say again, halt.¡±] The white cloak took a forceful step forward, his body straining. Crack! Crack! Gigantic cracks suddenly appeared on the barrier. [¡°One last time, halt.¡±] With the opportunity right before him, the white cloak had no intention of stopping. At the end, they did not heed the inspiration but only heard a laugh filled with supreme contempt: ¡¯Hmph¡ª¡ª¡¯ Amidst a clear sound of shattering glass, the entire barrier instantly crumbled! At the same time, a gigantic Black Ice Golem burst forth from the ground beneath them. Boom! Its body was composed of a giant rune-engraved stone block, entwined with numerous runes and a layer of black scales. Also, at the center of this statue was a core burning with blue flame. Chen Qi scanned it in an instant. Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s military-grade energy core, rune stones from the royal workshops of Frostwinter Kingdom, and the black scales that covered it! These were the scales of a near-sea overlord! An ordinary Third-tier Transcendent would stand no chance against this Black Ice Golem! Boom! Though the Ice Demon Statue was only five meters tall, considering the materials from which it was made, it could easily massacre ordinary Third-tier Transcendents. And remember, the highest limit within this crack was a Third-order Transcendent! Rumble! Rumble! The core engine of the Ice Demon Statue was starting up, generating a deafening roar. The white cloak turned and said to the little raven: ¡°Little Crow of the Black Whale Group, this old man must proceed to the altar; this Ice Demon Statue is now your responsibility.¡± The little raven¡¯s heart pounded, a cold sweat dripping: ¡°I fight the Ice Demon Statue? I¡¯m just a fragile doctor responsible for Potion R&D; white cloak, don¡¯t forget, I¡¯m the representative of the Black Whale Group. If I die, the Black Whale Group won¡¯t let you off; the old lady could use a fitting new dog right now.¡± The White Cloak tilted his head slightly, unconcerned: ¡°You are not just a simple doctor, but a Third-order Cup Shadow profession, a subject of potion experiments. Under the influence of potions, the strength you exhibit in a short period of time can even rival the moves of a Fourth Rank Transcendent. Crow Doctor, you are stronger than I imagined, and what¡¯s more, the young captain by your side has also concealed his true strength. Having the courage to come here with us, he must possess extraordinary abilities. You folks will win¡­¡± ¡°Win¡­ Hahahaha!¡± As he spoke, the White Cloak couldn¡¯t help but laugh. This is the creation of the Ice Witch, a mere crow cannot possibly withstand it. ¡°However, delaying time is enough¡ª¡ª¡± By now, he saw no need to play the role of a kindly old man. The White Cloak silently raised his hand, casting a spell on himself and the Triangle Helmet Knight. A dark membrane covered everyone present. Void Arts, Fade! Fade, a Third Rank Void spell, can erase one¡¯s own presence, and any entity trying to observe them will suffer a light psychic assault. For golems that detect through sensing spiritual power and strength, this is the perfect counter-spell. However, considering this is the statue of the Ice Witch, besides concealing their presence, they must also leave behind something that could attract the golem! Clearly, this White Cloak had turned her into bait for luring the monster! She might be an undercover agent, but ostensibly, she is an executive of the Black Whale Group! The little crow said coldly; ¡°The Black Whale Group won¡¯t let you off, its executives cannot be insulted by others. Big Mama will tear open your spine, the Blood Hunter will harvest your soul¡­¡± The executives of the Black Whale Group can be insulted, but they must not be killed. Anyone who kills an executive of the Black Whale Group will personally be hunted by the Fourth Rank Blade Phase Blood Hunter, sailing on a crimson boat, hunting for his soul and blood! The White Cloak finally turned back: ¡°Indeed, if it were just an old man nearing his end who killed an executive, punishment would be inevitable. But once I receive the Sea God¡¯s blessing and advance to the Fourth Rank, stepping into the realm of Legends¡ª¡ª¡± ¡°Who then would bother to blame a Legend for the death of a Third-order ant? Even the adjudicators of Shell Country would likely stand on my side.¡± According to the laws of Shell Country, once one becomes a Fourth Rank Legend, even if they commit a grave crime, they are not sentenced to death but are sent to atone as an edge hunter on the frontier. The reason why the Fourth Rank is referred to as Legends is that they can stand above ordinary rules. The White Cloak no longer paid any heed to the little crow¡¯s warning and walked towards the altar. In his eyes, with the imminent Descent of the Ancient Deep Sea Entity, the little crow and the captain are bound to die eventually. It¡¯s better to let them serve some purpose before their death. The Ice Demon Statue¡¯s body was getting hotter and hotter! Chen Qi took out the black blade and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking from his backpack card and commanded the Deep Sea Water Elf to enter battle mode. ¡°Number One.¡± ¡°Vaku Vaku (Master, understood!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf assumed a defensive posture. ¡°Damn it!¡± Although the little crow had anticipated this step, she was powerless. She could not defy the Black Whale Group¡¯s orders and had to enter this crack. Boom! The moment the engines were preheated, the Ice Demon Statue charged forward, its massive fist like a high-speed missile. Targeting the little crow¡­ Chen Qi quickly drew his sword and used Shadow Blade Slash, cutting towards the Ice Demon Statue. A searing flame was slashed into the body of the Ice Demon Statue! In an instant, there was a flare of light! Yet despite this, the Ice Demon Statue, with its sharp, scale-covered fists, still landed a solid punch on the little crow¡¯s abdomen! ¡°Puh¡ª¡ª¡± The little crow spewed a mouthful of fresh blood, instantly feeling her organs shatter! Looking down at her bloody abdomen, she saw the Deep Sea Water Elf Number One latched onto her stomach, helping to lessen the impact of the blow. ¡°Vaku Vaku (Master! It hurts¡­)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf let out a pained moan. ¡°Sorry¡­¡± The little crow crushed and drank ten bottles of Potion. She had not engaged in real combat for too long and hadn¡¯t reacted in time to the charge of the Ice Demon Statue, causing a weak Water Elf to take damage for her. Now, she had no choice but to fight! Fight! A subject of potion experiments needs no weapon; a body hopped up on potions is the sharpest sword! The little crow licked away the fresh red blood medicine from the corner of her mouth. The next second, she bent her arm and gently placed her tiny fist against the massive stone fist of the Ice Demon Statue and then softly chanted: ¡°Inch Energy. Open Heaven!¡± Chapter 200 - 200 - 176 This Medicine is Powerful! Chapter 200 ¨C 176 This Medicine is Powerful! ¡°` The Little Raven¡¯s neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, and thighs, all generated force in an instant. She contracted her muscles, concentrating all her body¡¯s strength into her fist within a brief breath, then unleashed it with explosive force! Accompanied by a piercing whoosh of the fist cutting through the air, the massive body of the Ice Demon Statue, like a pebble swept away by a giant wave, was blasted tens of meters away, leaving deep markings on the ground! Crack! The Ice Demon Statue knelt down on one half-bent leg, its colossal figure collapsing in an instant. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Little Raven regulated her breathing while her blood-soaked hair fluttered in the wind. At this moment, her back was drenched in sweat and dark-red, blood-like patterns emerged incessantly. Inch strength, Little Raven, you¡¯re still a kung fu girl, quite sturdy at that¡­ This was Chen Qi¡¯s first time seeing Little Raven in action. Ordinarily, these techniques that didn¡¯t require weapons, relying solely on one¡¯s fists and innate Qi, would be considered part of the mainstream Qi Power schools. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð And inch strength was even more so a high-order Blade Phase skill within the Qi Power tradition, generating short, sharp bursts of explosive force by contracting the muscles in an extremely short amount of time! Moreover, subjects of drug experiments could increase their attributes threefold or fourfold after drug intake. If the quality of the Potion was strong enough, it could lead to a tenfold increase, breaking through the physical limits of one¡¯s body. With a super strong temporary status and pure Qi Skills! This level of combat ability, this state of Little Raven, she had the power to challenge any battle-hardened, top-ranked Third-tier Transcendent with Blade Phase! Chen Qi¡¯s gaze shifted to the Ice Demon Statue that Little Raven had just struck hard. In the roar of engines, the shattered body of the Ice Demon healed at an unimaginable rate. Little Raven swallowed the fresh blood and broken teeth in her mouth. It hurts so much! Broken bones, aching kidneys! Pain in the face, arms, and even the butt! Even her strongest blow couldn¡¯t reach its core! There was no hope of winning at all¡­ Tears and sweat mixed on Little Raven¡¯s face. Gritting her teeth, she gripped her shattered fist: ¡°Chen Qi, run, you might be able to get out through this crack.¡± If it were someone else, Little Raven would have lost hope! But Chen Qi always held a glimmer of hope to escape! He had some significant secrets on him! Little Raven opened her backpack card and took out the forbidden Potion hidden within. Why are you saying your last words already¡­ Chen Qi clenched his black blade, with Qi Power entwining his entire body: ¡°Little Raven, we are not dead yet. Don¡¯t be in a hurry to say your last words. This guy, after all, is just a bigger rock.¡± Little Raven looked at the forbidden Potion in her hand: ¡°I¡¯m not small¡­ Also, run fast, you might have a chance of survival. The statue is made of ice¡­¡± Little Raven didn¡¯t finish her sentence before a huge gust of wind assaulted her. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She instinctively bent her arm to defend, but what happened next was beyond her expectation. The Ice Demon Statue activated again. And this time, its target was not her, but the pitifully weak and helpless invalid, Chen Qi! Dynamic vision! Chen Qi immediately drew his sword, combining an explosive movement with a Qi Blade Slash. The Ice Demon Statue¡¯s burst was purely linear! Furthermore, it emitted a faint Spiritual Power before executing its move. With dynamic vision and Little Raven¡¯s earlier demonstration, Chen Qi had already predicted the Ice Demon Statue¡¯s attack. Clang! With a clear sound, Chen Qi¡¯s hand shook violently, a severe pain shooting through his hand. Although he dodged some of the force, his right hand was still seriously fractured and dislocated due to the immense power! No, to be precise, it should be said that it was shattered, and it was only hanging from his arm by the skin and flesh. The entire right hand dangled like a broken pendant, swaying precariously on his arm. ¡°Awesome!¡± Chen Qi gritted his teeth, enduring the pain, grabbed his right palm with his left hand, stuffed it back into the joint, and swiftly poured the Healing Potion provided by the Flower Witch over it. Swish! Swish! The strands of blood slowly merged together, reattaching. With a mid-level Self-healing physique and a top-class Pharmacist¡¯s Potion from the Flower Witch, even if he was cut in half, becoming 0.5 Qi, he could survive as long as he was treated quickly enough. ¡°Little Raven, stay calm, don¡¯t be so pessimistic, we can fight.¡± ¡°Right, I have some good Potions here that might be useful to you.¡± ¡°` ¡°` Chen Qi threw the potent healing potion and dragon¡¯s breath potion given by the Flower Witch to Little Crow. On top of that, there was also a berserk potion specially made by the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch¡¯s potions should be several times stronger than those produced by ordinary factories. As a medicated test subject, the stronger the potion, the stronger the combat power. After setting his bones, he immediately began to analyze the data of the golem before him. His dynamic vision was merely a basic First Order crack skill. Just now, even with dynamic vision activated, it was still very difficult to catch the Ice Demon Statue¡¯s speed. However, from the recent situation, the statue seemed to be getting weaker and weaker. Most golems, as time passed, would also suffer functional degradation. Moreover, there were other scars on the golem caused by people. Even the statues of the Ice Witch could not escape the erosion of time. Boom! Boom! The Ice Demon Statue once again stood up, releasing the immense heat from its engine. ¡°You said we could fight¡­¡± Little Crow turned her head, her blood-stained black hair in disarray in the wind. Why wasn¡¯t Chen Qi, who was adept at escaping, running now? Why? Even if they killed the Ice Demon Statue, they would be killed by the cloaked figures, they would become a sacrifice to the beasts of the deep sea! Could it be because of me¡­ Little Crow blinked, seeming to understand something. In the doctrine of the Black Blood Kingdom, those who die in battle return to the high heavens, becoming warriors for the Valkyries, while those executed by the law eternally descend into the black prison, becoming hounds for the Thirteen Hunter Wardens. Although for a pirate like her, infamous and vilified, death would only bring people¡¯s applause. But now, having a friend willing to die with her was a small happiness. She smiled a rare radiant smile: ¡°We¡¯re both doomed, Qi. Let¡¯s go together and die in style¡­¡± Crack! She brutishly stuffed more than a dozen potion glass vials into her mouth, then bit down, glass shards following the potion down her throat, then spreading throughout her body. At that moment, Little Crow¡¯s hair turned a fiery red, and her skin was covered with dense blood-colored runes. The Blood Medicine, containing the Blade Phase¡¯s extraordinary power, greatly enhanced strength; after consumption, it caused a year-long injury to the body, and a small chance of contracting Glass Disease. The Elf Blood Medicine, after consumption, greatly enhanced agility, with a small chance of an elfin transformation in the body, a great likelihood of lifespan loss! And the piles of unknown potions that Chen Qi had just thrown to her, all of them consumed in one go! ¡°Ptui¡ª¡± Little Crow spat out the glass shards and bits of flesh, then charged violently toward the Ice Demon Statue. As a medicated test subject, she was a Cup Phase Berserker! Roar! The Ice Demon Statue, not to be outdone, like a giant truck, gathered the power of extreme cold for its Magic Statue¡¯s Fist! And slammed out with a fierce punch! ¡°Damn it! Come at me, you damned golem!¡± Little Crow threw a ferocious punch. Boom! With a loud gust of wind, their fists collided! If death is all there is, then let¡¯s just do it! However, contrary to Little Crow¡¯s expectations, her bones did not fracture! Instead, the Ice Demon Statue¡¯s fists, each comparable to the head of a dragon, not only failed to repel her but were retreated by her small fist, developing cracks. ¡°Am I that fierce¡­¡± Little Crow was shaken, a wave of heat sweeping over her body. Wait a minute, what did Chen Qi give me just now? This potion, it¡¯s so strong! ¡°` Chapter 201 - 201 - 177 Last Will Chapter 201 ¨C 177 Last Will This Potion is so powerful, my Spiritual Power is surging out like crazy, and its effects even overshadow my other Potions, not to mention that the Healing Potion is far superior to those on the black market¡­ In the midst of battle, Little Crow quickly suppressed the doubts in her heart and fiercely threw another punch! There¡¯s no time to think about these things now! All she had in mind was one thing, and that was to kill the Ice Demon Statue before her! Meteor Fist! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Little Crow snickered, the only thing she could do was to embrace the agony inflicted by the Potion, ignore the cries of her body, and keep on bombarding punch after punch. To die covered in blood and mud, what honor is there not in that! Boom boom boom! Boom boom boom! The Ice Demon Statue was beaten back step by step. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Nicely done, Little Crow¡­ Chen Qi activated the Shadow underfoot, furry Shadows appearing beneath his shoes, quickly approaching the Ice Demon Statue from behind. Perfect timing for an offensive! Chen Qi swiftly ignited the black Blade in his hands. Slash! Slash! Slash! Clang clang clang clang clang clang clang! The Ice Demon Statue¡¯s engine sounded a massive wail, at this moment, with enemies on both flanks, it couldn¡¯t even move, let alone retaliate with a punch. Under a barrage of attacks as dense as rain, the engine of the Ice Demon Statue once again let out a huge roar. Last energy, activate! An unprecedented heat transferred to Chen Qi¡¯s hands. The Statue¡¯s engine melted down! Usually, the appearance of this move means the life of the Statue is like a fading candle in the wind, soon to vanish! ¡°Final blow!¡± Chen Qi stepped on the carcass of the Statue and leaped high into the air! Shadow Blade Slash Dragon Ascending Slash! Scorching black flames descended from above, like a giant cleaver cutting through meat, ripping through the rune stones embedded in the Ice Demon Statue¡¯s head. Little Crow also let out a fierce shout: ¡°Die!¡± The battle-crazed Little Crow didn¡¯t hesitate, she took a deep breath and launched her strongest punch at the cost of damaged bones. Blast Punch! Boom! Almost simultaneously, the two of them delivered these earth-shattering blows and quickly backed off! ¡°Explode!¡± In that instant, the Ice Demon Statue also unleashed the immense power of its engine! Accompanied by a thunderous explosion, a massive wind, carrying dust and dirt, swept over the desolate island in an instant! ¡­ ¡­ The dust and smoke gradually dissipated, and the noisy island slowly returned to tranquility. Now, only the sound of breathing remained, gradually becoming steady¡ª ¡°Huff, huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Little Crow spat out blood, struggling to rise, but she was unstable and finally collapsed to the ground with a thud. The power of the Potion was backfiring against her body. Subjects of drug experiments are only strong for a moment. Did we win¡­ Straining to lift her head, she looked toward the center of the dust cloud. The Ice Witch, from legend, though born a nun, is a cold and ruthless Witch. Her favorite thing was to let those cultists feel the hope of victory, before bestowing upon them despair. If the Statue guard she set up had any more tricks left, then¡­ ¡°It seems it doesn¡¯t matter, we¡¯ve done well getting this far, we did great, very great¡­¡± Little Crow crawled forward, remarkably raising her head to look into the distance. Atop the corpse of the Ice Demon Statue stood a young man covered in dust and blood. ¡°Qi¡­¡± Little Crow said softly. Chen Qi stored the battered engine of the Statue in his card and walked over, squatting down: ¡°Hey, Little Crow, if you can¡¯t hold on, just lie down for a while. With your injuries right now, any sudden moves could kill you.¡± Little Crow had always been a drug-fueled fighter, battling in a reckless manner, almost like a Berserker. From start to finish, she had been confronting the mightily powerful Ice Demon Statue head-on, in a frenzied manner. If she continued to fight, she might turn into a mad Berserker woman with only killing in her mind. Chen Qi took out a Healing Potion from his backpack card, opened the cork, and gently placed it to Little Crow¡¯s lips: ¡°Drink some Potion, take a moment to rest.¡± Then, he picked up Little Crow¡¯s arm and wrapped it with a bandage. What is it with calling me Little Crow, do I look weak or something, and ouch¡­ lying on the ground, Little Crow opened her mouth and drew a breath of the Potion. A warm sensation gradually spread throughout her body, and the pain subsided slowly. At this time, Little Crow slowly lifted her head and asked curiously: ¡°Qi, where did that Potion you just used come from?¡± Little Crow, although primarily focused on researching Sea Beasts, also had a decent level in potion-making. For the sake of unleashing her greatest combat power, the Potions she reserved in her backpack card were top-quality goods from black market Pharmacists. Being a subject of drug experiments, Little Crow had a wealth of experience in testing drugs. She originally thought that what Chen Qi gave her was some odd and strange potions. Under normal circumstances, she would never drink Chen Qi¡¯s potions because their effects were most likely to be overshadowed by her own potent medicines. But, the potion Chen Qi just gave her surpassed even the ones she had meticulously prepared! Even the simplest Healing Potion was of the highest quality. Especially the Dragon Breath Potion, a very rare potion indeed. Though its ingredients were easy to obtain, there were very few pharmacists who could make it! Such potions usually did not fall into the hands of ordinary people. Could it be that the potions had merged with each other, producing new effects? The efficacy of these potions was so profound, she would believe it if someone said they were made by the Flower Witch! Now, is it the time to ask such questions¡­ Chen Qi pondered and replied: ¡°I got these potions in exchange for cooking, from a top-tier pharmacist.¡± ¡°We are both nearly dead, and you¡¯re still lying to me¡­¡± The Little Crow retorted back. ¡°¡­¡± As she said this, the Little Crow finished the potion and struggled to stand up: ¡°Qi, by now, the White Cloaks must be close to completing the ritual. They have no time to deal with us, do you have any last words you want to say to me¡­¡± Blood trickled from the corner of the Little Crow¡¯s mouth. At this moment, she had given up hope for life and stared at Chen Qi. That damn guy, full of secrets! ¡°¡­¡± This young girl, why is she always thinking about last words? Chen Qi felt slightly speechless: ¡°Cheer up, Little Crow. When we get back, I¡¯ll let you knead the Deep Sea Water Elf to your heart¡¯s content!¡± Chen Qi could tell, as someone obsessed with the deep sea, the Little Crow had long wanted to grab hold of the Deep Sea Water Elf and knead it, to suck it dry. To knead me¡­ The Little Crow looked at Water Elf No.1, who had shielded her from bullets. Under the impact of the Ice Demon Statue, it had turned into a pancake! ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯ll recover after being soaked a bit.¡± Chen Qi said, picking up Water Elf No.1. ¡°Both of you, you¡¯re very strong! But, can this conversation wait till later?¡± Suddenly, a Knight in a triangular helmet interrupted their conversation, appearing behind the two of them. Taking advantage of the situation¡­ Chen Qi turned his head. ¡°Damn it¡­¡± The Little Crow knocked on the ground with her fist. The captain of the Knights in triangular helmets glanced at the shattered Ice Demon Statue: ¡°You two really are strong. If it was somewhere else, I¡¯d be quite keen to get to know you both, but I am a Hunter, and a Hunter must follow the client¡¯s orders. And you two, are quite suitable to become sacrifices.¡± Sacrifices¡­ The Little Crow clenched her teeth. Those damn White Cloaks, they really wanted to leave no stone unturned! S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though they had won, the situation had become even worse off. Chen Qi clipped his weapon to his waist and stopped being polite: ¡°Hey, you dog of the White Cloaks, let me remind you, this is a monster sealed by the Ice Witch. If it truly awakens, not just us, you will die too. Your dog lives are more important than your employer¡¯s orders, right?¡± The captain of the Knights coldly replied: ¡°In the Sea God Pirate Group, an order is both a command and fate. Little captain, our lives were never in our hands to begin with. Before the end, why not witness the Descent of the Sea Beast?¡± Saying this, he made a ¡¯please¡¯ gesture. I really would like to witness its Descent¡­ Chen Qi asked: ¡°Little Crow?¡± The Little Crow took a struggling step forward, her body weak as she said: ¡°Let¡¯s go have a look¡­¡± Chen Qi took the Little Crow¡¯s right hand, supporting her as they headed towards the altar deep inside the valley. They trod over the dust of a devastating defeat, up the long stairs. Eventually, they reached the high place of the valley, where the altar was located. On the empty altar above, the White Cloaks had set everything up. A circle of runes crafted from Black Blood, the ancient deep-sea offerings. An octopus brain from deep below the sea, copious amounts of precious Black Whale Blood, the Sea Crown of the Sea God Sect, the Butterfly Powder of the Phantom Butterfly, and the Awakening Song from the music halls of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡­ Everything was ready, all that remained was the infusion of Spiritual Power. The White Cloak knelt on the ground, murmuring: ¡°The seal of the Ice Witch, after a century of wear and tear, can no longer resist the ¡¯Void¡¯ formula.¡± ¡°In the end, it is our Sea God Pirate Group that has won. Not even the Ice Witch can escape the Lantern Death God¡¯s pursuit, all she could do was set up a few feeble seals¡­¡± The Little Crow¡¯s hands were trembling slightly. The White Cloak turned his head and looked at Chen Qi and the Little Crow: ¡°Both of you, ancient beings from the deep sea are not beyond control; they are not merely wild beasts, they symbolize certain emotions, powers, from legends. And the being I¡¯m about to summon represents dreams. Those who offer the sacrifice will receive a blessing from the deep sea.¡± Dreams¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin. Then, the White Cloak continued: ¡°However, as symbols of dreams, they desire even more those individuals filled with fantasies, those who harbor hope, and the sacrifices must embrace hope too.¡± The White Cloak placed his hand on the ground, pouring his Spiritual Power and blood into it: ¡°Both of you, speak your last words, and I will fulfill all your final wishes.¡± Chapter 202 - 202 - 178 May You Be Satisfied, God of Illusion Dreams Chapter 202 ¨C 178 May You Be Satisfied, God of Illusion Dreams Last words¡­ The little raven fell silent, drawing closer to Chen Qi¡¯s arm and gazing at his profile. She did not see the fear that should have been present on Chen Qi¡¯s face. Calm, yet with a hint of fear, a feigned fear¡­ Just like when he first encountered the Wall of Bloodied Eyes! Why does it feel like this man is a bit happy? It surely can¡¯t be joy from dying with me soon, impossible¡­ The little raven bit her bright red lips and said to the figure in the white cloak: ¡°No need for last words, I don¡¯t need outsiders to fulfill mine.¡± ¡°What a pity.¡± The figure in the white cloak looked at Chen Qi. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi then asked curiously: ¡°Old timer, what you¡¯re summoning from the crack is a dangerous Abyssal creature. Can such an existence truly be called a deity? Are you really sure that the moment of its Descent, it won¡¯t consider you as prey to devour?¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Consider me as prey?¡± The figure in the white cloak laughed contemptuously and lifted his cloak. Underneath the cloak were arms like coral, and azure runes! Every day, members of the Sea God Pirate Group would anoint their bodies with a special Deep Sea oil, which made them appear as kin to Abyssal creatures! And this was one of the reasons why the Sea God Pirate Group could thrive and flourish. The figure in the white cloak gently lowered his hands: ¡°You do not understand faith, little captain. To see ancient beings as monsters is your ignorance; those who harbor malice will be the first to become sacrifices.¡± ¡°Using rebuttals and questions as last words, how dull you are.¡± The figure in the white cloak turned back and walked to the center of the ritual, closing his eyes, hands pressed together in prayer. Like a devout believer, he spoke in the most heartfelt tone: ¡°Beloved of the Sea Goddess, weaver of dreams, Angel of the Deep Sea.¡± ¡°Your most faithful human follower, Mag, offers the blood of the great whale, may you guide us across the shattered world, may you dye this vast ocean with us.¡± ¡°With black blood, we dye this vast sea!¡± The blood of the black whale soaked into the ground of the ritual. As the black whale¡¯s blood disappeared, along with an ancient whisper, faint ripples began to spread across the mountain, the waves gradually expanding, converging into a massive vortex. In the center of the vortex, dark as ink as if swallowing everything around it! Titanic creatures¡­ Chen Qi felt a special revelation. [You have breached the Witch¡¯s seal, and it is gradually sensing its former power. The call of the great whale has increased the crack¡¯s distortion by 5%! Current distortion at 95%! The death omen star looms over your heads!] And as the revelation dawned, the entire island began to shake, and the sea waves also became increasingly fierce and surging! Giant cracks appeared on the mountain, as if a massive fossil had been imbued with life. Boom! Boom! With the sounds of shattering echoing across the island, deep blue ribbons broke through the heavy rocks, continuously reaching out. Hundreds! Thousands! Tens of thousands! Atop those phantom-blue ribbon-like wings, coral and oil paints of many colors created a dazzling scene, emitting enchanting hues under the dim light. The entity sealed here broke free from its shell. Countless ribbon-like ethereal butterfly wings, along with a body resembling a snake, a creature as if stepping out from a dream. Beautiful yet powerful. Amidst the heavenly singing, it burst through the rock, like a butterfly leaping from the sea, flying into the sky, suspended in the air, like the legendary feathered serpent! Its body stretched at least five hundred meters long, its size had long surpassed that of ordinary sea beasts. ¡°So beautiful, so lovely¡­¡± The little crow raised her head, unconsciously attracted by this posture. Those ribbons on its body, like the waves of the sea, like the hem of the Sea Goddess¡¯s skirt, and like the pure dreams of a child. ¡°We welcome Your Descent!¡± The white cloak made a thumping sound as he knelt halfway to the ground. At the same time, the other knights in triangular helmets also immediately knelt down to express their reverence. You are venerating it¡­ Chen Qi raised his head, staring fixedly at the giant creature before him. He recognized the monster before him. The Dream Beast, a disaster creature that appeared at night, resembling a feathered serpent covered in ribbons, was considered the gentlest city-destroying beast in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a creature of beautiful dreams. All living beings in its path would fall into endless illusions, eventually dying with a smile amidst starvation. Because of the Dream Beast¡¯s special power, some groups in the pleasure-loving Golden Flower Bird Kingdom also regarded it as a divine beast. But one thing was certain, the Dream Beast was an absolute disaster creature that would grant no blessings to humans. Just as the Ice Witch had said, in the end, it was but a monster, a catastrophe creature comparable to deities in the eyes of mortals. However, the monster before him was even more special. Chen Qi felt a sense of foreboding. Logically, this should be a creature born from darkness, not from the deep sea, its overall color should be as dark as pitch, not the current colorful splendor. A special aberrant of Witch Sea? Or has some power transformed the Dream Beast into its current form? At this moment, the Dream Beast high in the sky slowly descended, its deep blue scales rising and falling with its breath, creating a beautifully romantic melody with the sea breeze. [You have encountered a temptation¡­] [Spiritual and willpower evaluation in progress.] [Judgment successful, your will is firm, you successfully resisted the Dream Beast¡¯s temptation¡­] Temptation¡­ Chen Qi touched his head. Although he possessed Deep Sea Affinity, this did not mean he was absolutely safe. Just as humans may kill each other or cause accidental harm. Moreover, this Dream Beast might be an aberrant. ¡°A very dangerous monster indeed¡­¡± Chen Qi whispered in summary. It was his first time encountering such a massive Dream Beast in reality. If possible, he even wanted to stand on the head of the Dream Beast, to see the world. The captain of the little ship, to actually call such a beautiful being a monster¡­ The white cloak slowly raised his head: ¡°Illusions, your devoted follower offers two fine dishes, earnestly begs you to break through this fragile shell and grant us your blessings¡­¡± He spoke solemnly, fearful that a single word could lead to his demise. The next instant, the Dream Beast¡¯s ethereal blue body stirred the sea breeze, lowering its massive head to the ground, ribbons waving in the air like flags. Then, it suddenly lunged towards Chen Qi! Whoosh! The Dream Beast¡¯s huge head stopped right in front of Chen Qi and the little crow. The heavy breathing of its scales pressed against them. ¡°Ah!¡± The little crow let out a crow¡¯s cry, instinctively bowing her head in that instant, feeling for the first time in her life that she never wanted to come into contact with ancient deep sea species. If she hadn¡¯t been injured, she would have already dragged Chen Qi a thousand meters away at that moment. ¡°May you be pleased, God of Illusion Dreams¡­¡± The white cloak knelt half-way on the ground, saying devotedly. Chapter 203 - 203 - 179 I Accept the Gift, But That Doesn’t Mean I Agree Chapter 203 ¨C 179 I Accept the Gift, But That Doesn¡¯t Mean I Agree The Dream Beast accepted his offering, which meant success! The white cloak steadied his breathing, waiting for the Dream Beast to swallow Chen Qi and the little raven. However, he suddenly noticed something seemed a bit off. The Dream Beast lowered its head and let out a sound like a cat¡¯s purr. Singing? What does that mean? Chen Qi steadied his breathing. Creatures naturally feared enormously large monsters. If it had been his first time at sea, he would have run away at the sight of it. But now, Chen Qi just wanted to understand what it meant. Rubbing against me, a sign of friendliness¡­ And a hint of wanting to merge with me? Integration with an ancient deep-sea species, this should not be just a simple merging but a fusion of flesh and blood. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð At the same time, it carried a hint of aggression! This aggression wasn¡¯t toward me, but toward the world! So, are you inviting me to destroy this world with you? To color the world with the depths of the sea! ¡°¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± You have quite the ambition. Chen Qi frowned, wordlessly patting the Dream Beast¡¯s head. On the head of the Dream Beast, there was a trace of special Spiritual Power, that of the Ice Witch¡¯s. Destroy the world? The two of them? Although to the white cloak, the Dream Beast was an inviolable deity, to Chen Qi, it was just a slightly larger perverted snake. With their combined strength, they might have a chance to take down a Fourth Rank Legend! Maybe even sink a navy battleship! But destroying the world was sheer nonsense. Chen Qi organized his thoughts and said considerately: ¡°Little guy, don¡¯t mess around.¡± He didn¡¯t know if this Dream Beast could understand him. ¡°Little guy, don¡¯t mess around, little guy, don¡¯t mess around¡­¡± At that moment, the white cloak beside them opened his mouth wide, and Chen Qi¡¯s words echoed in his mind like a valley¡¯s resonance. This little captain, what was he doing with the God of Illusion Dreams? He was treating the great Dream Beast like a little pet. The Dream Beast rubbed against the ground; it didn¡¯t understand Chen Qi¡¯s meaning. As expected, this human could not grasp the language of the deep sea¡­ Then, the next moment, the white cloak saw Chen Qi stretch out his hand and skillfully stroke the head of the deep-sea monster. Just like petting a cat¡­ How dare you touch! You cannot desecrate my summoned god! If the Dream Beast wasn¡¯t right beside Chen Qi, the white cloak would have rushed up and hacked him into pieces! ¡°?¡± The little raven opened her eyes and bravely looked at the scene, instinctively grabbing Chen Qi¡¯s hand. Unlike the white cloak, she completely did not understand the language of the deep-sea creatures, especially these titans. However, she could clearly sense it. This violent giant beast was conveying some sort of peaceful emotion to Chen Qi. An order? Or did it want to take Chen Qi as its kin? But it was certain, this giant beast had no intention of attacking him! Why? Could it be that the items Chen Qi obtained in the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Cave made deep-sea creatures not view him as an attack target? Or did he possess some kind of tool that could suppress deep-sea beasts? Or was it the parasitic sea beast inside him? Could it be that an ancient deep-sea species was parasitic inside him! When danger arrived, this ancient species would appear to protect Chen Qi¡¯s safety. The little raven had read in tabloids that many noble Transcendents had the power of giant beasts sealed inside them from birth. What exactly did Chen Qi obtain in that sea beast cave? The little raven¡¯s mind was filled with complicated thoughts, many questions were answered but more arose. She was becoming increasingly interested in the young man before her. If she were younger, she would have wanted to tie Chen Qi to a bed and research and question him thoroughly. But given the current situation, the little raven could only tremble and say: ¡°Qi¡­¡± Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi stretched out his hand and patted the Dream Beast¡¯s head again: ¡°Good, good¡­¡± Roar! The Dream Beast abruptly lifted its head and opened its blood-fanged maw. It felt that Chen Qi had rejected its goodwill! Also, its temptation! Little captain, do you know the price of desecrating an ancient being? The white cloak felt relieved. That¡¯s right! Come now, show these mortals your divine power, Dream Beast! Then, in the next moment, he saw a deep blue glow emerging from the Dream Beast¡¯s head, its wings fluttering in the sea breeze. ¡°This is¡­¡± The white cloak¡¯s eyes widened. This is the Dream Beast¡¯s blessing ceremony! Only those recognized by the Dream Beast are qualified for this ritual! ¡°Wait!¡± The white cloak was shocked. He wasn¡¯t ready yet. The Dream Beast hadn¡¯t even partaken in its offering yet, how could it be starting the blessing! As he stood up, he stared blankly into the distance. The Dream Beast was giving the blessing to the little captain! Chen Qi stretched out his hand, and the next moment he felt some memories entering his mind, along with a faint power flowing inside him. [You have received the Sea Blessing of the Catastrophe Dream Beast.] [You received the blessing of the Dream Beast, you acquired Sea Walking, you gained Illusion Resistance.] [You obtained Illusion Butterfly¡ª¡ª] Just like skill cards, a form of transcendent knowledge¡­ Chen Qi was slightly surprised; he seldom received such blessings. Sea Walking, though the name was ordinary, was the advanced form of Water Walking! Water Walking involved using Spiritual Power to turn the water beneath the feet into a solid, icy substance. But Sea Walking consumed less Spiritual Power, was faster, and could also protect oneself with Spiritual Power, making one more agile underwater. He no longer needed to step on water elves every day. And Illusion Resistance was also a rather high-order passive ability; mastering this skill meant he had the qualifications to become an Illusion Master. If he were a Floral Appearance Transcendent, he might have received even more blessings. Just like skill cards, it needed to be absorbed to be mastered¡­ Chen Qi accepted this knowledge. At the same time, a blue butterfly with ribbon-like wings gently landed on his fingertip. Transcendent material¡­ Chen Qi extended his index finger, closely observing, and within it, he saw countless beautiful dreams of people. [Illusion Butterfly: Nature Form: Floral Description: The Illusion Dream Butterfly, it is said that when the Dream Beast absorbs the beautiful dreams of a thousand people, it will condense into an Illusion Dream Butterfly. Function: Direct use can make surrounding creatures fall into an endless dream of delight! It can also serve as the core main material for making forbidden Floral Transcendent creations.] Third Rank and above occupation cards were often incomplete, and the promotion methods were more complex too. This material could probably create a Fourth Rank Legend occupation card or even a forbidden Transcendent creation¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself and put the item away. At this moment, the Dream Beast lowered its head again, making a purring sound. As if it was saying, ¡°You¡¯ve accepted my gift! Now, come and destroy this world with me!¡± ¡°Purr, purr¡­¡± The Dream Beast opened its large, bloody mouth and extended its tongue, wanting to merge with Chen Qi and become a new entity! ¡°¡­¡± Damn¡­ For a moment, Chen Qi didn¡¯t know what to say. Accepting the gift didn¡¯t mean agreeing to the Dream Beast¡¯s conditions. Moreover¡­ Chen Qi looked at the Dream Beast, its massive body was continuously freezing over. Merging with the Dream Beast would mean death. Chen Qi organized his words and refused: ¡°Dream Beast, I¡¯ll accept your gift, but you can take back your intentions.¡± The Dream Beast raised its head. At this time, Chen Qi noticed all eyes were on him. The injured little raven hid behind him. The white cloak¡¯s face contorted, his eyes filled with shock, anger, and sorrow, a mix of complicated emotions. His god had blessed the offering right in front of him! Is this appropriate? He was the one leading the ritual! The white cloak stepped forward and said angrily: ¡°Angel of the Deep Sea, I prepared the black whale¡¯s blood, I unlocked the Ice Witch¡¯s seal, I showed you respect, I dedicated my life to you!¡± The Dream Beast¡¯s descent was all because of his efforts! Because of the Sea God Pirate Group! Would the Dream Beast give its blessing to a little captain who insulted it? Why? The Dream Beast must be getting senile! Mistaking the wrong believer! It must be¡­ The white cloak comforted himself. Just offering the crucial black whale blood should make the Dream Beast understand everything! He took out the black whale¡¯s blood: ¡°God of Illusion Dreams, I offer you the black whale¡¯s blood! May you accept my gift!¡± Then, the white cloak quickly stepped forward, trying to snatch the Illusion Butterfly from Chen Qi¡¯s hand, reclaiming what rightfully belonged to him! That butterfly was a legendary material, essential for his path to reaching the Fourth Rank! However, in the next instant! A violent wind swept across Sea Lamp Island! Accompanied by a mournful song of pain, the Dream Beast opened its giant maw, its ribbon-like wings dancing like waves, and charged at the white cloak. ¡°?????¡± The white cloak¡¯s eyes widened, filled with disbelief. Chapter 204 - 204 - 180: Distortion Rate 100% Chapter 204 ¨C 180: Distortion Rate 100% A thunderous sound echoed through the mountains, the Dream Beast merely moving at high speed, flung the White Cloak heavily against the mountainside. The emotions in the White Cloak¡¯s eyes grew more complex. More than anger, there was confusion and excruciating pain. The Dream Beast, usually as calm as a god, bestowing endless joy upon others, now resorted to such reckless and crude attacks. Like a beast venting its own pain¡­ Was the Dream Beast in pain? But why would it feel pain? The White Cloak was bewildered. BOOM! BOOM! The Dream Beast completely lacked the calm of a natural disaster beast, continually using the most primitive and violent methods to strike at the White Cloak¡¯s body! ¡°Your follower, beseeches you to accept¡­¡± The White Cloak tried to speak, but in the next moment, a massive impact slammed into his chest. The pain of cracked bones, the agony of flesh and blood quickly spread through his entire body! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Accept the blood of the Black Whale¡­¡± The White Cloak¡¯s body trembled, not because of his physical pain, but a mental anguish, the hallucinatory dreams constantly eroding his spirit. Pain, excruciating pain! If it weren¡¯t for his years of hard practice and spiritual training to approach the Dream Beast, he would have long been devoured by this dream¡¯s agony. Could it be that the Dream Beast was attacking him for that little captain? Attacking someone who had given everything for the Dream Beast! ¡°Knights, stop it!¡± The White Cloak raised his right hand in desperation, ordering firmly. Ten Triangle-helmed knights moved emotionlessly, their spears tearing through the sea wind, stabbing at the Dream Beast with incredible speed. The spears penetrated deep into the Dream Beast¡¯s massive body, yet what usually pierced humans was but tiny toothpicks on the Dream Beast. Completely impervious! The Triangle-helmed knights used their powerful muscles to thrust their spears deeper into the thick hide. As soldiers specialized in dealing with filth, they had no experience confronting gigantic beasts. They stood there due to the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s command. Shadows loomed over their heads, above them, countless ribbons floated in the air. Those were the wings of the Dream Beast! BAM! Thousands of ribbons from the Dream Beast smashed down, turning several Triangle-helmet knights into black fragments in an instant. ¡°Fake cleaners are still too fragile¡­¡± The White Cloak took this chance to leap back. According to his plan, he was supposed to win the favor of the Dream Beast, becoming an honorary mentor of the Sea God Pirate Group, promoted to Legend, and advancing through the Crack Tide, becoming a new entity. The key to all this lay with that little captain! Why was he so calm? Why was he so adept at handling the Dream Beast? The White Cloak removed his cloak, revealing a withered hand covered in runes, then took out his lantern: ¡°Sun!¡± Under the light of the lantern, the Dream Beast¡¯s movements slowed! Taking advantage of this brief moment, he questioned Chen Qi: ¡°Little Captain, do you know the language of the deep-sea species? What did you offer the Dream? Your soul? Or are you a more devout follower?¡± In the White Cloak¡¯s eyes, Chen Qi must have had some special quality that attracted the Dream Beast. Otherwise, why didn¡¯t the Dream Beast choose him! With no Triangle-helmed knights left, Chen Qi steadied Xiao Wu Ya and took out his beast-hunting gun. That lantern could temporarily dispel the Dream Beast; an old third-order Transcendent did have some trump cards¡­ Chen Qi tried to remain vigilant: ¡°I haven¡¯t offered anything, but do you have any last words now?¡± Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The light of the lantern could only temporarily dispel the Dream Beast¡¯s attacks. When the lantern¡¯s light faded, the White Cloak would become a creature for the Dream Beast to vent upon. ¡°Last words, last words¡­¡± The White Cloak¡¯s skeletal arm trembled uncontrollably, despair spreading through every part of him. ¡°Why? Why you? Why did the Sea God deceive me?¡± He slowly raised his head, whispering softly: ¡°Void Release. Scream!¡± Chen Qi did not hesitate, immediately pulling the trigger, firing five shots at the White Cloak. BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! The White Cloak¡¯s body instantly sprouted two bloody holes, but his technique continued to form. The liberation technique was the final move that required third-order Transcendents to adhere to the principles of Nature Form, undergo continuous training, and have a sufficiently strong desire to release! Fourth Rank Legend or higher¡¯s liberation techniques could even create miracles beyond rules. Different Nature Form techniques, such as Blade Phase, required a strong desire for battle, victory, and glory; Floral Appearance required a desire for pleasure, an appreciation for art and beauty; Cup Phase needed a desire for life, a yearning for evolution¡­ But Void Release was very special, often only usable when the user felt despair, a total loss of hope! Compared to other liberation skills, Void Release was also more powerful! The White Cloak¡¯s body twisted, like a character in an oil painting, continuously distorting, dragging the surrounding space into a black distortion¡­ Finally, he was covered by black ink, twisting continually, eventually transforming into a small black figure in an oil painting, emitting an unbearably sharp scream! There was an insurmountable chasm between third-order Transcendents who had mastered liberation techniques and those who had not. ¡°Qi! Cover your ears!¡± Xiao Wu Ya immediately stepped back. ¡°No need¡­¡± Chen Qi calmly looked at the Dream Beast high in the air. From the moment the Dream Beast descended, the White Cloak could never release a complete Void Release. The Dream Beast raised its massive serpent body, countless ribbons danced in the air, rushing toward the White Cloak. Enwrapping, entangling! Lastly, bestowing the dream! Amid the sound of ribbons entwining, the White Cloak¡¯s voice gradually faded, finally returning to silence. ¡°Farewell¡­¡± Chen Qi whispered softly. The old man finally died at the hands of the Dream Beast. The White Cloak¡¯s Void Release technique Scream was incomplete; at its core, it was just a half-finished product. And the White Cloak himself was an extremely ambitious person; even to the end, his idea was to use the Void Release technique to reverse the situation. But Void Release itself was an embodiment of despair, and having such thoughts rendered him unable to perform a perfect Void Release. Most importantly, as a natural disaster bestowing beautiful dreams upon people, the Dream Beast wouldn¡¯t allow a song of absolute despair to descend here. The Dream Beast slowly raised its head, looking at the shattered mountains, then back at Chen Qi, and emitted a humming song. Confirming that Chen Qi had no intention of evolving with it, and affirming Xiao Wu Ya as Chen Qi¡¯s prey, it slowly lifted its massive body and silently flew toward the sky. With breath, heartbeat, and restlessness, everything gradually returned to calm. ¡°¡­¡± At this moment, Xiao Wu Ya had experienced too much in too short a time, standing in a daze. At this time, they once again caught a glimpse of enlightenment. [The Dream Beast has awakened, releasing its power! Rift distortion degree increased by 5%!] [Current distortion degree 99%!] ¡°99%, just one percent left¡­¡± Xiao Wu Ya lightly bit his lip. The next second, a prompt reappeared. [The Dream Beast felt an indescribable sorrow! Rift distortion degree increased by 1%] ¡°Pain???¡± Xiao Wu Ya tilted his head in confusion. [Current distortion degree 100%] [Collapse begins!!] The entire vast sky started to shatter continuously. Chapter 205 - 205 - 181: Do You Watch Fireworks? Chapter 205 ¨C 181: Do You Watch Fireworks? The originally clear sky was like shattered glass, constantly falling from the sky, piece by piece. The surrounding sea area continuously churned up huge whirlpools, and enormous mountain ranges began to show cracks as well! Sea Lamp Island was about to descend into the waters of the Witch Sea. Meanwhile, the Dream Beast soared in the sky like a dragon, high above. The two of them stood on the mountainside, looking up at the sky and towards the sea. ¡°Is the final outcome the collapse¡­¡± At this moment, Chen Qi seemed to hear a faint smile from the Ice Witch in his ear. ¡°Heh¡ª¡± How much auto-recovery had the Ice Witch left in this rift? Chen Qi sighed with relief and slowly walked to the body of the white-cloaked figure. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Only a fallen lantern remained in this place. He slowly picked up the lantern. [Day Lantern: Nature Form: Lantern Description: A lantern made with fire fallen from the sky, capable of dispersing a large number of filthy monsters. Effect: Consumes a large amount of Spiritual Power to form a brief light source lasting one minute. This light can disperse most monsters, especially Shadow Phase monsters.] A pretty good divine artifact¡­ Chen Qi mused. Whether facing the Abyss Pillar or the Dream Beast, this item could have a brief dispersal effect. In this dangerous world, it could be called a divine artifact among divine artifacts. ¡°A good thing.¡± Chen Qi smiled happily and accepted the item. This dangerous journey had been worth it to gain a life-saving item. ¡°Qi, what do we do next¡­¡± Little Crow stood in the distance, her bloodstained hair fluttering in the wind. She was disheveled. Whether facing the white cloak or the Dream Beast, it all felt extremely unreal. Logically speaking, the weak ones like them should have perished. There was a miraculous feeling of dying and coming back to life. And the core reason behind all this lay in Chen Qi¡¯s special constitution. Clearly, she should have been the commander, clearly, she was the more powerful one, but at this moment, she had no choice but to seek Chen Qi¡¯s opinion. Let me calm down as well. These things have been quite a shock to me. That was a gigantic beast¡­ Chen Qi asked wearily: ¡°Little Crow, haven¡¯t you experienced a rift collapse before?¡± ¡°Have you experienced it?¡± Little Crow asked back curiously. Rift collapses were rare events. Had Chen Qi experienced other rift collapses? Not too many¡­ Chen Qi smiled slightly: ¡°No, I¡¯m just a sailing rookie, but I¡¯ve read in books that the current situation is a gentle collapse. The rift and the real world will merge together slowly. Once the rift completely ends, we¡¯ll have a rift settlement. After the settlement, we will be able to leave this place. Don¡¯t worry, looking at the current situation, even if the rift collapses, we will be fine.¡± ¡°Rift settlement?¡± Little Crow tilted her head in confusion, her black hair standing on end. She thought that after the rift ended, there would be no rift settlement and no rewards. Chen Qi smiled and said: ¡°Yes, a rift settlement. So, do you have any tasks left to complete in the rift? We can help each other now and complete some tasks together.¡± Chen Qi remembered he had one task left, a design blueprint for a sea lantern. After all, he hadn¡¯t killed many monsters or caused much trouble in the rift. If he didn¡¯t find the sea lantern blueprint soon, his evaluation might be very low. After all, this was his first time entering a C-tier rift, and Chen Qi wanted to get the highest rating possible. This was his first time! ¡°Completing¡­ a task¡­ now?¡± Little Crow looked at the Dream Beast high in the sky. Was this really the time to discuss this? Did the two of them not need to show some respect to the Dream Beast? ¡°Yes, don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll be fine.¡± Chen Qi rallied his Deep Sea Water Elf troops, sending them to all corners of the island to search for the sea lantern blueprint. ¡°Waku waku (Master! Understood!)¡± No. 1 transformed into a Water Elf pancake, and at this moment, the usually silent and gentle No. 3 was forced to become the leader of the Water Elf troops. And the two of them walked slowly towards the beach, against the sea breeze. At this moment, there were no monster sieges, no hostility from others, only the faint sea breeze and the warm sunlight. The two strolled on this peaceful island. ¡°A narrow escape¡­¡± Chen Qi patted his chest and enjoyed the serene sea breeze. The events of today might be considered a random encounter in a game. In the Witch Sea, strange things happened every day. Encountering such a skirmish was not unusual. Not every well-known character died a heroic death; on the contrary, in the Witch Sea, most of them died from accidents. Many once famous individuals disappeared into the sea due to a small accident, with even their manner of death unknown. Little Crow limped along cautiously behind Chen Qi, asking again: ¡°Qi? Are you a secret follower of the Sea God Pirate Group?¡± Trying to ask about my secret, huh. But you haven¡¯t confessed that you¡¯re an undercover agent either¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment: ¡°No, maybe it¡¯s because of my Sea Beast illness and the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure I obtained. It successfully stabilized my condition, so today¡¯s events were a bit unexpected for me as well. But we were lucky enough to survive, weren¡¯t we?¡± Sea Beasts were unpredictable creatures. In the Sea God Pirate Group, some could even live with them, driving Nearshore Dominators and even stronger Sea Beasts. Such situations were rare, but they existed. A perfunctory but not bad explanation¡­ Chen Qi was very pleased. Living at sea inevitably exposed your secrets. ¡°Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure¡­ I think I understand why the Black-eyed Captain wanted to find you so badly¡­¡± Little Crow pouted. She really wanted to pry open Chen Qi¡¯s enigmatic mouth. Unconsciously, the two had already reached the beach. Little Crow took off her damaged shoes and gently stepped onto the beach, spreading her arms to enjoy the quiet sea breeze. ¡°Hoo¡­¡± In that instant, she thought of her unexpected promotion, her unfortunate family, the series of shitty things she had recently encountered, and her future life. She really, really wanted to scream! Even with Chen Qi beside her, she couldn¡¯t hold it in and wanted to scream! Or perhaps, precisely because Chen Qi was beside her, she wanted to scream even more. ¡°This damned world, that damned white cloak, that damned old lady, that damned Black Whale Group!¡± She took a deep breath and screamed at the sea, venting her frustrations: ¡°Aah¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡± Little Crow screamed loudly, as if she had vented all her troubles to the sea. It felt so good! Little Crow relaxed entirely, looking over to see Chen Qi staring at her like she was a fool. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Of course! Her face turned red, and she sat on the beach, burying her head in her knees, wishing she could dig a hole and disappear: ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I don¡¯t usually act like this. I¡¯m quite normal in private¡­¡± What¡¯s normal about you? Although, a little groundhog version of Little Crow, it was clear she was really stressed¡­ Chen Qi walked to the shore and tossed Water Elf No. 1 pancake into the sea: ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Sometimes releasing your emotions is very important.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Little Crow peeked out and tiredly looked at the sky: ¡°Qi, after the rift ends, will the Dream Beast fly to Moonstone City and become a catastrophe?¡± ¡°???¡± From Little Crow¡¯s lowered head, Chen Qi saw a hint of remorse. Little Crow lowered her head, tightly biting her bloody finger. Although she was not the summoner of the Sea Beast, as a pirate, she was the one who had extracted the Black Whale Blood for the Black Whale Group. This Sea Beast, capable of destroying Moonstone City, was, in some sense, summoned by her. In some sense, she had also helped the Black Whale Group kill the people of Moonstone City. She whispered: ¡°Qi, if the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau knows I summoned a catastrophic beast, I might become a more infamous pirate than the Black Hunter! An even worse existence!¡± ¡°Impossible, absolutely impossible.¡± Chen Qi answered confidently. Comforting me, huh¡­ Little Crow kept her head lowered: ¡°Why? Summoning a catastrophic beast is a crime far more severe than the Black Hunter¡¯s love for sowing human seeds.¡± At this moment, Little Crow felt that she was very, very bad, worse than the entire Black Whale Group. Just thinking about becoming a more infamous Doctor Crow than the Black Hunter, about the scolding and cursing from others, made her feel suffocated. Because the Black Hunter was only getting stronger. As a Second Order Transcendent, was I too confident¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and softly said: ¡°Because a soon-to-be-dead Dream Beast can¡¯t make you an infamous pirate surpassing the Black Hunter.¡± ¡°Soon-to-be-dead¡­¡± Little Crow lifted her head, looking at the gigantic Titan in the sky. Chen Qi lay on the beach, looking at the high Dream Beast in the sky, and silently asked: ¡°Little Crow, have you seen fireworks?¡± S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°???¡± Chapter 206 - 206 - 182 Dreams and Fireworks Chapter 206 ¨C 182 Dreams and Fireworks Fireworks, how did you know I like watching fireworks¡­ Little Crow buried her head, trying to cover her face as much as possible and sneaked a glance at Chen Qi, asking: ¡°Did you bring fireworks?¡± Such beauty that blossoms in an instant and fades just as quickly, she used to love watching them with her grandmother when she was a child. However, in Shell Country, fireworks were only set off during the New Year or major festivals. At sea, people also used fireworks as a way to signal for help. Could it be that Chen Qi had especially brought fireworks on his travels? S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No, I didn¡¯t bring any fireworks¡­ Chen Qi lifted his head, gazing at the sky, and explained: ¡°When the Dream Beast dies, its burning body falls from the sky, just like falling fireworks. If I¡¯m not mistaken, there should still be some interesting scenes to witness, you know? When the Dream Beast dies, it creates mirage-like scenes where you can see people¡¯s dreams, like yours, dreams of those wearing white capes¡­¡± ¡°Seeing the fireworks of dreams¡­¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Little Crow imagined for a moment, she hadn¡¯t heard about such a thing before. And why do you know so much about the Dream Beast? And why are you so sure that the Dream Beast will die? However, it sounds quite romantic¡­ Little Crow very quietly asked: ¡°Why will the Dream Beast die?¡± Chen Qi estimated the time and gave a brief explanation. Currently, outside the rift, it should be morning, which means the sun is high in the sky. The sun in the New World possesses the great power to dispel impurity and catastrophe; most disasters from the rift are turned to ashes by the sunlight. Moreover, Chen Qi faintly sensed that the Ice Witch had placed a second restriction on the Dream Beast. This restriction, which is very likely ¡°oil,¡± would cause the Dream Beast, once exposed to the sunlight, to burn rapidly from the sun¡¯s power. This means that even a being as powerful as the Dream Beast, at the moment of its Descent, would be consumed by immense flames. The Sea God Pirate Group thought they could break the seal, but the Dream Beast, once unsealed, couldn¡¯t even survive more than a day¡ªits existence was fleeting. The Ice Witch, truly is a terrifying being¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, hoping that this witch, who specialized in slaughtering humanoid monsters, would revive later. Perhaps, all of this was anticipated by the Ice Witch. If the Ice Witch were still alive, with his current strength, he couldn¡¯t even defeat a single finger of the Ice Witch. If he indeed encountered the Ice Witch, he didn¡¯t know how many times the Ice Witch would kill him, and he might even be hung up and tortured. Luckily, the Ice Witch should still be lying in some sealed coffin, and he hadn¡¯t provoked the hostility of official organizations. The Ice Witch likely won¡¯t be easy to resurrect. How do you know so much¡­ Little Crow blinked. How on earth did Sawshark capture this fellow back then! No, I must pry it out of his mouth¡­ Little Crow tried to make her voice more seductive: ¡°How do you know about the Dream Beast?¡± New n????vel chapters are published on .c¦Ò?. Chen Qi, feeling the serene sea breeze: ¡°I once took an exam at the Bei Country Royal University¡¯s Library Science Department, and I have read relevant books; I learned about the Dream Beast incidentally.¡± Little Crow bit her lip: ¡°Does the entrance exam of Bei Country Royal University really test these things?¡± Ordinary Transcendents probably won¡¯t even encounter a Dream Beast in their lifetime! Yes, they really do test that, and there are even theoretical tests on encountering Dream Beasts¡­ Chen Qi answered seriously: ¡°You should understand, universities in Shell Country always test some knowledge that won¡¯t be used in a lifetime.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Although Little Crow felt something was off, she nodded seriously, pondering how to continue her questioning. No good! Damn Riddler! Perhaps, only if she became a Fourth Rank Legend could she uncover his secrets. Wait, a dream¡­ Little Raven faintly sensed something. At that moment, Water Elf No.3 jumped out from behind Chen Qi. ¡°Waku waku (Master! Master! I found it!)¡± At that moment, Water Elf No.3 was holding a bunch of yellowed papers. Hopefully, there would be a design for the sea lantern¡­ Chen Qi immediately took the papers and began to flip through them. Water Elf No.3 couldn¡¯t read, and most of the papers were old newspapers. The newspapers described the chaotic era in the Witch Sea during the dim days of the daylight. ¡°Isn¡¯t it here¡­¡± Chen Qi diligently searched and finally, on one of the newspapers, he spotted densely packed engineering diagrams. ¡°Lanterns, energy drive devices, and special deep blue stones¡­¡± The sea lantern¡¯s design! [From a distant investigator, you have found the ¡¯sea lantern¡¯ design.] Mission accomplished! Looking at the prompt in front of him, Chen Qi smiled genuinely. This operation, he had killed almost no creatures, wanting to enhance the rating of the rift, this was key in the critical aspects of the rift! ¡°Well done, No.3!¡± Chen Qi excitedly put Water Elf No.3 on his lap and gently touched its bouncy and soft little head. Unexpectedly, the usually unremarkable No.3 had a special talent for finding items. ¡°Waku waku!¡± Water Elf No.3 made a joyful sound. Chen Qi carefully examined the design on the newspaper. The sea lantern was a specially designed energy lamp for nighttime use, not only waterproof but also capable of dispelling shadow demons, evil birds, Black Beard, and many other monsters. Moreover, the material used came from the commonly found deep blue ore in the ¡¯Blue Crystal Mine¡¯ from the Chuixiang Rift of grade D. The price of deep blue ore wasn¡¯t low, but if the sea lantern could really dispel shadow demons, the materials were already quite cheap compared to other similar products. An energy lamp specifically for dispelling shadow demons was an extremely rare creation. Good stuff¡­ Chen Qi briefly summarized. With the arrival of the ¡¯Smiling Moon Period¡¯ on the sea, his vessel would also need a large number of ¡¯demon-dispelling lanterns¡¯. If the design of the sea lantern had been lost, perhaps he could still contact the relevant departments to exchange it for money or even more expensive items. Of course, all of this was predicated on Bonfire Energy having no better product. Chen Qi stored the sea lantern design in his backpack card. At this time, the sky¡¯s rift also suddenly split open. The Dream Beast sang. With the complete shattering of the rift, the burning sun in the sky poured down warm sunlight, gently sprinkling onto the beach and on the two of them. The sunlight is so warm, so comfortable¡­ Little Raven patted his own cheeks. As the only survivors, they quickly received a prompt. [Rift settlement in progress¡­] Chen Qi excitedly rubbed his hands together. The only regret was that in this rift, he had hardly killed any monsters; the only challenge he had overcome was a statue created by the Ice Witch. Hopefully, it would earn a good rating¡­ Chapter 207 - 207 - 183: Listen to me, I really don’t want to become the Deep Sea Ancient God Chapter 207 ¨C 183: Listen to me, I really don¡¯t want to become the Deep Sea Ancient God [Rift settlement in progress¡­] [The rift has collapsed, current distortion rate 0%!] [Alive: As a second-order Transcendent, being alive is already a lucky thing, isn¡¯t it? Reward +30% Excellent Employee: You completed your superior¡¯s task, finding the sea lamp design that Bonfire Energy Company has been longing for, reward +50% Pain, too much pain: Although you couldn¡¯t prevent the Dream Beast¡¯s descent nor inflict substantial physical damage, you caused it great mental anguish, reward +70%] [Settlement complete, rated A. You can choose from Floral Appearance, Lamp Phase, and Void for a skill card chest draw. (Legend 80%, Epic 20%)] [Additional reward (Lamp): When drawing a skill card, you can imagine the skill card you desire, thereby increasing the probability of drawing a similar skill card.] Pain creator, mental damage¡­ Could it be? Chen Qi¡¯s eyelids twitched. Because he inflicted mental damage on the final BOSS Dream Beast, he received a higher rating. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð In a C-tier rift, achieving an A-tier rating guarantees acquiring high-order skill cards! Because of the completion of extra tasks, it equates to choosing a reward once, but unfortunately, there¡¯s no small probability reward. Otherwise, he could use the dice of the multi-form Palu¡­ Chen Qi thought carefully. [What nature form of skill card chest do you choose?] ¡°Lamp Phase.¡± Chen Qi made his decision. Most of the Floral Appearance skill cards are related to arts, enchantment, and nature. As a Transcendent committed to the path of Lamp Phase, he desperately needed a powerful Lamp Phase skill. What he needed most now was a skill to reshape the spiritual power origin! Reshaping the physical body, as well as reshaping the spiritual power origin, is vital for a second-order Transcendent! This is also a prerequisite for becoming a third-order Transcendent and mastering the release skill later! A tiny flame lit up from Chen Qi¡¯s fingertip, followed by the appearance of a fiery red card. The front of the card depicted a heart burning with ¡¯flames¡¯, while the back showed a candelabrum. [You have obtained a legendary skill card, Heart of the Bonfire.] [Heart of the Bonfire: Nature Form: Lamp Description: The heart is a burning bonfire, a bonfire is the soul¡¯s bloom Learning Conditions: Minor Lamp Phase comprehension, inspiration 60, and mastery of a high-order Lamp Phase meditation method. Effect: Reshape your spiritual power origin, comprehensively enhancing your spiritual power¡¯s potency, recovery speed, and perception. Additionally, upon mastering it, you will gain comprehension of Lamp Phase skills. In dangerous situations, your spiritual power will burn to gain powerful perception!] Finally got it! Chen Qi was elated. With this spiritual power origin skill, all his skills would increase in potency, and he could learn high-consumption skills! This meant a significant boost in overall strength. Moreover, this skill would grant comprehension of Lamp Phase. It could be said that this was the most crucial skill for a second-order Transcendent nearing the end of their phase. And he met the skill¡¯s inspiration 60 learning condition. The only hassle was mastering a Lamp Phase meditation method. Previously, due to time constraints, he had only mastered a common meditation method readily available on the market. He would have to go to Crack Sea to get a new meditation method¡­ Chen Qi excitedly clapped his hands, put the skill card into his backpack card, and then looked at the little crow: ¡°How about it?¡± Like him, the little crow had almost no kills in this rift. Perhaps, I should comfort her¡­ Chen Qi thought. Then, the little crow¡¯s eyes widened. In her hand appeared a Cup Phase skill card, and she trembled slightly as she said: ¡°2%¡­¡± A 2% chance, yet she managed to single-draw a Cup Phase skill card! Though it wasn¡¯t very useful for the little crow, it was still a good find. The little crow tried to suppress her smile. If Chen Qi had drawn a bad skill card, this might hurt him: ¡°Not bad¡­ How about you?¡± ¡°I was very lucky, drew the skill card I most wanted, to reshape the spiritual power origin.¡± Chen Qi smiled slightly and put the skill card in the card. ¡°Spiritual power origin.¡± The little crow was shocked. A skill card to reshape the spiritual power origin was priceless and hard to come by! Moreover, even in a C-tier rift, acquiring a spiritual power origin skill card was a slim possibility. ¡°Congratulations!¡± She happily looked up at the sky. Although it was thrilling, overall, the two of them had decent gains. And as the rift ended, they actually found themselves above the Witch Sea. The sea breeze gently ruffled their hair. The two, emptying their minds, stared blankly at the sky. Listening to the sound of the waves, watching seagulls fly beneath the Dream Beast. Until, under the daylight¡¯s flames, the Dream Beast¡¯s massive body began to burn slowly, emitting a gentle glow. ¡°Fireworks¡­¡± The little crow sat up excitedly. A huge song echoed through Storm Gorge. The ribbons on the Dream Beast kept falling, finally cascading like a meteor shower, like falling fireworks, one by one onto the sea. And the falling ribbons burned on the sea surface, forming one by one, mirage-like special scenes in the flames. Countless ribbons danced in the wind! A dreamlike scene. ¡°Goodbye, Dream Beast¡­¡± Chen Qi whispered. He looked curiously into the distance. He had never seen someone else¡¯s dream. In the distant flames, a mirage-like hazy scene slowly appeared. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi was startled. A ship covered in black feathers raced across the sea! And at the bow was a fierce-looking, 1.8-meter-tall pirate princess wielding a scalpel and a flintlock, radiating heroic spirit. At that moment, the Sawshark appeared in front of the Raven Ship. The pirate lady on the bow looked domineering, seven parts arrogant, as if saying: ¡°A mere Sawshark dares approach this pirate!¡± Slash! With a light flick of the pirate lady¡¯s hand, the Sawshark was cut in half, and the black-eyed captain trembled on his knees on the deck, offering all his gold coins. However, the pirate princess clearly didn¡¯t care, took out the flintlock, pulled the trigger, and blew up the treasure chest. Bang! She blew the smoking flintlock barrel lightly, treating gold like dirt. Then, she jumped onto the Sawshark, kicked open the slave room door, releasing the slaves. She grabbed a teenager and threw him onto the deck with force! ¡°Damn!¡± At this moment, the little crow looked up, unable to contain her scream! S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That pirate princess was a dream she had before! Many dreams in life should never be shown to anyone. On the ship, the black-haired boy suddenly exploded with strength, punched hard, knocking the pirate lady into the sea, and the two engaged in a fierce battle! While fighting, the pirate lady showed a joyful expression? Was she the dream¡¯s protagonist? Why did she dream of being beaten? Chen Qi was stunned by the bizarre scene before him. This fierce-faced pirate lady, could she be the little crow? Chen Qi glanced at the little crow. Appearance-wise, there was no similarity; they were completely unrelated. ¡°That, that, that¡­¡± The little crow¡¯s face turned orange with embarrassment, her hands fidgeting uncontrollably, then placing them on Chen Qi¡¯s face! Eventually, she would throw that teenage boy into the surgery room. ¡°Calm down, calm down, calm down¡­¡± The little crow stammered, wanting to bury herself. She could only be thankful that the Dream Beast showed a relatively normal dream. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t be able to live in this world. Yet, with the sea breeze, the dream scene dispersed like the wind. ¡°Thank goodness, thank goodness, phew, phew¡­¡± The little crow exhaled deeply. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi fell into contemplation. He never expected the little crow to have such dreams. Still, this dream seemed normal; after all, the little crow was a doctor who studied sea beasts. Wait¡­ Chen Qi felt a twinge of unease. What dreams would he have? In this soon-to-perish world, power was everything. Right now, his personal strength struggled even against the White Cloak, let alone facing Big Mama, Abyss Pillar, Deep Sea Merchant, or Blood Hunter. And Whale Father, Sea God, Ice Witch, Deep Sea Hunter, monsters beyond legend, he couldn¡¯t even look at them. Only power could ensure survival and change everything. Maybe, he would dream of becoming a fourth-rank Beast Tamer, dominating the seas, or perhaps becoming a Deep Sea Hunter, slaughtering all monsters and pirates. Or, I would dream of having a perfect family, or dream of the Flower Witch, Whale Father, or my hometown? No, many dreams are forgotten. I wouldn¡¯t subconsciously have strange dreams. Chen Qi felt a hint of anxiety. It should be normal, there shouldn¡¯t be any weird dreams¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, ready to use Water Elf No. 3 to cover the little crow¡¯s face. In the vast sea, the sky¡¯s color gradually transitioned from deep blue to heavy lead gray, heralding an unspeakable force¡¯s arrival. The waves roared, crashing against the ship, producing a deafening sound mingling with the distant seagulls¡¯ sharp cries, forming a chaotic yet majestic symphony. On the sea was a giant merchant ship where noble merchants clinked their glasses in the dining room. In the storm, a figure in yellow appeared, and with his appearance, the waves stopped crashing and obediently lay at his feet like tamed beasts. Was this White Cloak¡¯s dream? Why wear that outfit¡­ Chen Qi wondered. The man in yellow gently raised his hand, and boom! Countless black twisted tentacles rose from the sea, like giant Abyss Pillars, quickly rushing towards the merchant ship. In a flash, all the ship¡¯s bigwigs were tightly entwined by tentacles! Regardless of gender! Regardless of age! Regardless of beauty or ugliness! Under the Yellow Man¡¯s tentacles, these people initially showed pain, then their expressions turned more and more content, like senseless sheep. At this moment, numerous strong marines rushed at the Yellow Man, but with a snap of his fingers, they were subdued effortlessly, lying helplessly on the ground. The Yellow Man stepped over the waves, snapped his fingers. A massive wave engulfed the merchant ship. In the flames, the dream vision kept zooming in, the Yellow Man¡¯s face becoming clearer. The blurred face beneath the yellow belonged to Chen Qi. ¡°¡­¡± I dreamt of becoming a Deep Sea Ancient God? And a beautified one too! Why did I look like a villain? Why did those people feel pleasure being entangled? I couldn¡¯t have such dreams¡­ Chen Qi tapped his forehead. ¡°No¡­¡± Chen Qi turned to the little crow, trying to organize his words: ¡°Let me explain¡­¡± Chapter 208 - 208 - 184 Evolve! Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1! Chapter 208 ¨C 184 Evolve! Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1! I would have such dreams¡­ Chen Qi was slightly puzzled. Although he possessed deep sea affinity, to be honest, as a player with a sound mind and body, he wasn¡¯t really interested in tentacles, nor did he have any interest in kidnapping innocent merchant ships. You should know that ultimately, showing up on the high seas with such an image would result in being dealt with by the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau as a heretic at sea. But, an explanation had to be given, otherwise¡­ Chen Qi mimicked the Flower Witch¡¯s opening gesture and waved his hand, saying, ¡°Do you know? In our Shell Country Witch Sea region, many mysterious legends are passed down, among which, there are some obscure legends, such as those about a person in yellow clothes. It¡¯s said that on the high seas, the yellow clothes can extinguish storms and are the nightmare of fishermen. And according to the renowned book ¡¯Lamp Phase Entering Dreams¡¯ by dream researcher Fro, dreams are usually chaotic, contradictory, and complex. So, all of this is normal, everything you¡¯re seeing is also false, I really don¡¯t have any intention of becoming a Deep Sea Ancient God.¡± Chen Qi quickly finished a whole paragraph, earnestly explaining. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°¡­¡± The little crow took a deep breath, revealing a thoughtful expression. Although to Chen Qi, this seemed a bit abnormal. But to her, a doctor, it was all too normal. She was a doctor, after all, and although the perversity level of Shell Country wasn¡¯t as high as that of Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, they also had their own unique way of thinking. Many people dream of becoming a maritime disaster. But in reality, humanoid deep sea disasters of the Witch Sea tend to die very quickly. The little crow smiled calmly and in her composed doctor¡¯s tone continued, ¡°People who contract sea-beast disease all have a chance of dreaming these things, I understand. When I was a child, I too dreamed of growing crow wings, cat ears, demon horns, tentacles, etc. I too once wanted to transform into a Disaster Witch and rule the world. There are also some strange illnesses, like the love of biting one¡¯s own fingers, arms, and so on¡­¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Wait a second¡­ Chen Qi observed the distant scene and noticed something amiss. This was way, definitely more than just a bit off! To put it simply, his face was a bit round, a bit handsome, and his figure was extremely tall. In my dreams, would I really give myself beauty filters? Is that even scientific? And these people, entangled by the tentacles, they wore expressions of enjoyment, which were also quite off! Something like this: (> v Why does that expression feel so familiar¡­ There¡¯s a blind spot! And in the distant scene. Suddenly, a gigantic deep sea water elf leapt out of the sea and landed in the hands of the person in yellow. Then, the person in yellow began to crazily stroke the water elf¡¯s little head, and at the same time, the tentacles released their grip from the people. And all those on the merchant ship who were released by the tentacles looked on with envious eyes! Next, Water Elf No.3 showed a ¡¯(> v In the heart of the water elf, no one disliked its master¡¯s comfortable massaging hands. ¡°Hiss¡­¡­¡± So it¡¯s Water Elf No.3¡¯s dream, is it because of the Black Hunter form¡­ Chen Qi fell into thought, then turned to look at the Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 in his hands. The Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 shyly trembled, showing a happy expression: ¡°Waku Waku (Master! So handsome!)¡± Chen Qi coughed twice, speaking seriously, ¡°Let me clarify again, this is the water elf¡¯s dream, I am a bona fide adventurer on the high seas, with no silly ideas, and it has nothing to do with me¡­¡± He said, how could he possibly have such weird dreams! ¡°Huh?¡± Have I been tricked¡­ The little crow was silent for a long time, then spoke, ¡°I also¡­ don¡¯t have any of those strange ideas, those are all my friend Siren¡¯s ideas, she thinks about becoming a sea demon every day, capturing all the men in Witch Sea.¡± ¡°Huh? Friend?¡± ¡°Mm¡­ I have a friend.¡± The little crow smiled slightly, pretending she hadn¡¯t said anything. Chen Qi laughed as he watched the distant sea. To tell the truth, although Little Raven looked strange, she was actually much more normal than he had imagined. Countless dream beasts burned in the flames. In jest, the two sat on the beach as if they were in a cinema, watching those illogical, extremely vague movies in the distance. The white-cloaked figure dreamt of receiving the Dream Beast¡¯s blessing and becoming an evil presence above the sea, who ultimately transformed into a Shadow Demon in the storm. Little Raven dreamt of getting into the medical school of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, earning a fortune, and not being recruited by the Shell Country¡¯s intelligence agency but instead becoming an outstanding Fourth Rank Cup Phase Legend healer, yet choosing to stay in the small town as a village doctor. She also dreamt of performing alchemy on humans, sacrificing an arm to resurrect her deceased grandmother and other relatives. There were also dreams of the Dream Beast; Chen Qi merged with the Dream Beast and evolved to devour the natural disasters of the sea. Chen Qi was surprised to find that his dream involved battling a giant finger of a Deep Sea Hunter and ultimately defeating it after a fierce knife fight. Moreover, there were dreams about prospering in the massage and hot spring service industry with the help of the Water Elf, as well as developing bodyguard services through a nearshore overlord, making pots of money and eventually capturing the legendary Sea Lantern Fox, finally becoming a great merchant of Shell Country, advancing to a Fourth Rank Legend, and enjoying life. When Little Raven watched, she was utterly bewildered, further believing that dreams are indeed strange. ¡°I¡¯ve actually had such bizarre dreams¡­¡± Chen Qi smiled. Beyond that, there were visions from other strangers. In the distant flames, a woman dressed in white noble light armor, with a high ponytail, led a little girl with flowers on her arm out of a monastery centuries old, and with just a dagger for protection, slaughtered an adult Blood Moon Sea Dragon to death. Amid the huge waves, the light-armored woman stood on the Dragon¡¯s spine, full of bones, and slowly opened her eyes. In the raging flames, her blood-stained eyes seemed to transcend time and space, staring at them¡­ ¡°The Ice Witch¡­¡± Little Raven recognized the person in the flames; her appearance was none other than that of the legendary Ice Witch. Nowadays, the Ice Witch is considered a deity similar to the Sea Goddess, blessing safe voyages at sea, but in some historical books, the reason she was called a Witch was because of her bloody and brutal combat style. And the Ice Witch specialized in killing the menaces upon the sea! ¡°I won¡¯t be targeted, will I?¡± The more Little Raven thought about it, the colder she felt; she was now one of the masterminds behind summoning the Dream Beast, and her reputation was on the verge of surpassing the Black Hunter. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Don¡¯t worry¡­¡± Chen Qi carefully looked at the distant images, falling into thought. By the Ice Witch¡¯s side was mostly the young Flower Witch. When she was young, the Flower Witch didn¡¯t have many flowers, and despite looking quite cold, how could she have become so harmonious when she grew up. This meant that the time these events occurred was more than a decade ago. As the flames continued to burn, a man in a blood-stained robe stood on a small boat. The one the Ice Witch glared at was not them, but likely a Blood Hunter of the Black Whale Group, deep within the Sea of Fog, and behind the Blood Hunter was a large, black ship wrapped in chains. This must be the battle between the Ice Witch and the Black Whale Group, Chen Qi thought. And at that moment, the flames slowly diminished, and the dream visions gradually disappeared¡­ The Blood Hunters would hunt down all traitors¡­ Little Raven instinctively bit her finger. ¡°It¡¯s about time.¡± Chen Qi glanced at the time and stretched lazily. The two of them had to leave quickly; although the Dream Beast had died, its massive influence was bound to attract the attention of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau. ¡°Next, we need to retrieve Water Elf No.1¡­¡± Chen Qi looked out to the sea. Where was Water Elf No.1? It should¡¯ve fully revived by now, right? Chen Qi looked towards the distant sea. He saw that No.1, after reviving, swam erratically above the sea, curiously looking around, especially at its master¡¯s dream visions. Suddenly, a blue crystal imbued with the deep sea¡¯s essence caught its attention. What was that, a drop from the Dream Beast or something else¡­ Chen Qi wondered. ¡°Waku waku (tasty!)¡± However, before Chen Qi could react, Water Elf No.1 excitedly swam towards the deep sea crystal, then opened its mouth wide and swallowed it whole. ¡°Wa¡­¡± ¡°!!!!¡± Chapter 209 - 209 - 185 We’re Here to Pick You Up Chapter 209 ¨C 185 We¡¯re Here to Pick You Up Water Elf No.1 convulsed swiftly on the surface of the sea. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi was startled. As a fully handmade pet, Water Elf No.1 only needed to absorb seawater to reshape its body and grow healthily. Therefore, Water Elf No.1 also didn¡¯t need to eat food! Plus, it had an extremely high working duration! But this didn¡¯t mean that Water Elf No.1 ate nothing. Under their master¡¯s training, they would also consume some drinks, turning into sour plum juice elves, juice elves, milk elves, and so on. However, as a deep-sea creature, they also instinctively craved the energy core of the deep-sea series! ¡°Trouble¡­¡± Chen Qi walked to the shoreline, trying to stop Water Elf No.1. But he had not yet fully digested the Sea Walking knowledge given by the Dream Beast. Without the aid of Water Elf No.1, he was actually unable to run on the sea at first attempt. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð And now, if he ran over, it would be too late. Lil¡¯ Crow also realized the severity of the situation, but she had no ability in Sea Walking either. No matter how strong Water Elf No.1 was, it was just a weak water elf. Could it really withstand the power of the Dream Beast? This was a drop from the Dream Beast! No.1, you can¡¯t handle this power! ¡°Waku! Waku!¡± Water Elf No.1 cried out in agony as the immense energy caused it to suddenly enlarge, transforming it into a super-sized water elf! It expanded from the size of a head to one meter high, then two meters, and finally a full three meters tall. The huge energy within Water Elf No.1¡¯s body condensed, ultimately forming an enormous spiral. Super-sized Spiral Water Elf! ¡°Everyone, move out, pull No.1 back.¡± Chen Qi immediately commanded. ¡°Waku Waku (Understood)!¡± The other water elves darted like torpedoes, speeding to No.1¡¯s side, then forcibly pulled it back from the surface of the sea. Water Elf No.1, like a huge beach ball, tumbled around dizzily on the beach. The consequences of eating recklessly¡­ Chen Qi looked at the state of Water Elf No.1 and asked Lil¡¯ Crow: ¡°Do you have a Spiritual Power suppressant potion?¡± The potions left by the Flower Witch for Chen Qi were all for strengthening. To ensure the safety of Water Elf No.1, they had to neutralize the massive energy inside it somehow. Lil¡¯ Crow hastily searched her backpack card: ¡°Yes!¡± S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lil¡¯ Crow, without hesitating, carefully injected the potion into Water Elf No.1¡¯s body. Finally, the two spent some time controlling the turbulent Spiritual Power of Water Elf No.1. Fortunately, Lil¡¯ Crow possessed skills to heal pets, and in the end, no major incident occurred. Eventually, under the influence of the potion, Water Elf No.1¡¯s body slowly shrank back to its normal size. ¡°Phew, that was a close call¡­¡± Chen Qi wiped the sweat off his forehead and picked up the unconscious water elf. Now, apart from becoming bluer, there was no change in its external appearance. At that moment, the Spiritual Power field on Water Elf No.1 significantly changed, and the aura it displayed could now be compared to the Sea Beast base¡¯s close sea overlord! Perhaps, could Water Elf No.1 now perform the high-order skill ¡¯Phantom Creation¡¯? Chen Qi looked at Water Elf No.1. Being able to withstand this power meant that Water Elf No.1 would become stronger. ¡°Phew, are you okay?¡± Lil¡¯ Crow wiped off the sweat on her forehead, never expecting Chen Qi¡¯s water elf to actually withstand the power of the Dream Beast. ¡°I¡¯m fine, thank you for your help.¡± Without Doctor Lil¡¯ Crow, Water Elf No.1 would have been paralyzed for at least a month. ¡°Lil¡¯ Crow, let¡¯s get on the boat.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi lowered the ladder, then placed Water Elf No.1 in a special room. For now, Water Elf No.1 would still need to lie down for a while to digest the power within its body. After dealing with the deep-sea Water Elf, Chen Qi leaned on the ship¡¯s rail and started the engine. Although the Dream Beast was dead, its Descent, in the moment itself, was a massive burst of energy, which was bound to trigger investigations by Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, the Navy, and others. The weather tower on Maruo Island was not just for show. Although he was just a passerby caught up in the situation, if the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau mistook him for an accomplice in summoning the Dream Beast, trouble would ensue. To avoid trouble, it was best to leave this contentious place quickly. This journey¡¯s gains were enough to let him establish a firm foothold in the Crack Sea! ¡°Little Raven, do you have any place you want to go?¡± Chen Qi asked. His first target should be Black Mine City, the largest city in the Crack Sea. Black Mine City, the central city in the Crack Sea region, had enough land to accommodate a hundred thousand people. Once, Black Mine City had over thirty crack mines and was home to many miners. But with the arrival of the Crack Tide, this city, which once dealt only in mineral trade, should have become a transit center for adventurers; if the Flower Witch completed her trial to become a Legend, she might also appear in Black Mine City. Little Raven sat on a chair on the deck, mulling over: ¡°My next target should be the Crack Sea; I need to find auntie to report today¡¯s events, and I might go to the Crack Sea¡¯s research center, or possibly¡­¡± Little Raven looked out at the sea where the body of the Dream Beast lay. Though the Dream Beast was dead, its influence was definitely not that simple. If no special incidents occurred, as one of the participants, her bounty would increase by at least five million Shell Coins. I really don¡¯t want to leave¡­ Little Raven said in a very soft tone: ¡°Let¡¯s leave this sea area first. The Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, Navy, or even that Black Hunter, or other pirates could be attracted by the massive force; we need to leave this place as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi said. Suddenly, a prompt appeared before him. [You have completed the occupation quest, A Journey of Cracks. You glimpsed the Dream Beast soaring in the sky and gained 4000 Spiritual Points!] 4000 Spiritual Points! Chen Qi looked at the prompt before him and tallied up his gains. In this operation, he managed to get the most important Soul Origin Skill Card, the Daylight Lantern that disperses Shadow Demons, the Sea Lantern design, and the evolved Water Elf No.1. It could be said that the gains from this operation far exceeded those of a normal C-rank crack. ¡°Set sail!¡± Chen Qi pressed the button. The boiler started operating, and the massive ship began to move slowly. The sea was calm, the breeze unexpectedly pleasant. The houseboat exited the storm gorge and sailed towards the Crack Sea. The prolonged journey also induced a great sense of fatigue in Chen Qi. He leaned on the captain¡¯s chair, holding Water Elf No.3, and rested for a moment. ¡­ After resting for a while, a gentle sea breeze swept by, and someone gently woke Chen Qi. ¡°Qi, Qi!¡± Little Raven gently tapped Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°??¡± Chen Qi instinctively opened his eyes, glanced at the blanket on him, then looked forward. Through the glass of the captain¡¯s cabin, a huge ship appeared before them. This was no ordinary ship but one designed with a mermaid as the inspiration, blending mystery and beauty, power¡ªa warship. The ship¡¯s lines were smooth and elegant, seeming to sway lightly on the ocean surface. The body was painted deep sea blue, also adorned with elegant red highlights that shimmered like fish scales under the sunlight, both mysterious and enchanting. Furthermore, light red runes could be seen on the ship¡¯s body, enhancing its speed and defenses. Rune technology could only be accomplished by Hammer Phase Rune Carvers and was exceedingly expensive. And on the prow of the ship, prominently displayed, was a statue of the Sea Goddess. A design with considerable aesthetic appeal¡­ At that moment, on the prow, a tall woman with big wavy red hair holding a fire gun, smiled slightly. Her hearty voice echoed across the entire houseboat: ¡°Little Raven, we¡¯ve come to pick you up. Earlier, your ship lost its signal, and I thought you and the White Cloak had been killed by that nearshore Black Hunter.¡± The Black Whale Group¡¯s ship¡­ Chen Qi and Little Raven both swallowed nervously. Chapter 210 - 210 - 186 Carola Chapter 210 ¨C 186 Carola The resounding laughter pierced through the ship. ¡°Shh¡ª¡± Little Crow stealthily ran behind Chen Qi, her fingers wet with cold sweat as she rubbed his nape. Red wavy hair, a Fourth Rank Legend, a great aunt¡­ a drop of cold sweat trickled down Chen Qi¡¯s palm. ¡°To have encountered a monster of the Fourth Rank, and one of the elites no less¡­¡± Chen Qi quietly reduced the speed of the boat. In front of them was an extremely dangerous big shot. The top madam of Witch Sea, with her red waves of hair, a villain worth rallying to, the emblem of Steel Wool Flower, master of the burning iron rod, domineering CEO, great aunt, the legendary pirate queen Carola. Carola¡¯s personality was hearty and violent, her actions extremely perilous¡ªit could be said she was the most dangerous pirate on the high seas. If this were a simple game, encountering this pirate would actually make him quite happy. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð But in the real world, he had to consider his own personal freedom, along with his innocence. In the presence of this Fourth Rank Legend, he had no room to resist. What great aunt Carola liked to do most was to fancy men with high charm, capture them, and then ravage them ruthlessly. According to gaming forums, this Fourth Rank Legend was the favorite challenger of many highly charming Floral Appearance rich lady players. Many players tried to conquer this fierce and powerful pirate with their irresistible Floral Appearance charm. However, the end result for most of these players was being toyishly discarded without mercy. Now, she should be considered Little Crow¡¯s new immediate superior. Little Crow¡¯s hands trembled slightly as she whispered again: ¡°Qi, that¡¯s our Black Whale Group¡¯s great aunt, you must¡­ be careful.¡± Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Her current strength was not enough to ensure Chen Qi¡¯s safety, in her eyes, Chen Qi could very well become great aunt¡¯s plaything. Little Crow felt that there was a very high chance that Chen Qi would be targeted by great aunt. ¡°I understand the severity¡­¡± Chen Qi whispered softly. As a professional gamer, he naturally knew the strength of a Fourth Rank Legend. In front of great aunt, he had no chance to resist. But fortunately, he was a genuine Lamp Phase player, not one of those players who relied entirely on charm and flirtatiousness like those of the Floral Appearance. As an utterly harmless Chef, as long as he kept a low profile, great aunt probably wouldn¡¯t take an interest in him¡­ Chen Qi tried hard to keep his expression like a cold and heartless boatman. The speed of the ship gradually slowed. And the massive Mermaid was running alongside the small houseboat. Soon, led by great aunt Carola, five pirates lightly leaped onto the dining ship. Chen Qi also carefully followed behind Little Crow, emerging from the cabin. Under the bright sunshine of the sea, Carola looked over the dining ship with interest. Although Carola was referred to as great aunt, she was incredibly alluring in appearance. Her figure was tall and balanced, with exquisite curves, her belly-baring red pirate outfit accentuated her graceful posture, showcasing a perfect blend of strength and softness, like a flawless sculpture. On her exposed right arm was the tattoo of a Black Whale, while her left arm bore a Tarot tattoo surgery called ¡¯Strength,¡¯ enhancing her power and vigor. Her golden-red eyes were like those of a fierce jaguar. Based solely on her figure, Carola was undeniably beautiful, enough to captivate many men. However, her height of over two meters, the numerous taboo firearms at her waist, and those jaguar-like eyes gave her an air as intimidating as an amazon, striking fear into the hearts of most. Such an imposing figure and domineering presence were enough to instill fear in the majority of people. Carola tossed her red wavy hair, laughing loudly: ¡°Water Elf dining ship, Little Crow, it seems you have done well with your task to have the leisure to board a dining ship.¡± ¡°Um¡­¡± Little Crow, like a student timidly returning to school, mutters: ¡°Great aunt, the Dream Beast is dead, my task¡­¡± In Little Crow¡¯s eyes, her mission had failed again. ¡°` After all, their goal in the Black Whale Group was to summon the Dream Beast and use it as their weapon against the navy. Those who failed their mission would be punished with a whipping by Grandma. The very next instant, Carola walked up to Little Crow and said with a smirk, ¡°No, you did a splendid job! Little Crow, you successfully summoned the Dream Beast, and that alone is enough to let those blind navy fools know that the Black Whale Group is not to be trifled with!¡± ¡°But¡­ the Dream Beast died¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s nothing! Just the appearance of the Dream Beast in the near-sea Domain is already the ultimate insult to Shell Country¡¯s navy. Besides, the fact that you are still alive to complete the task proves your ability!¡± Carola praised Little Crow without hesitation, as she was quite fond of the little one before her. In her eyes, Little Crow was simply amazing! Furthermore, having witnessed the Dream Beast and surviving was a miracle in itself. ¡°You¡¯re really lucky, cutie~¡± As she spoke, Carola¡¯s gaze suddenly landed on Chen Qi. Then, she asked, ¡°Chef, do you have any strong liquor here?¡± ¡°The strongest we have is wine,¡± Grandma said with a smile, ¡°That¡¯ll do, oh, and do you have any spicy dishes? Any kidneys?¡± Good, mistaken for a chef¡­ Chen Qi nodded and replied, ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then bring some, enough for five people, the spicier the better! We¡¯ll pay double the price.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi rubbed his hands together; his daily task was not yet complete. On the deck, there were three open-air dining tables designated for guests. Carola sat at a table, crossing her legs and asked curiously, ¡°Little Crow, by the way, where did White Cloak go?¡± Little Crow sat on the chair with her legs crossed, then placed her hands on her lap, not daring to move again. She deliberately omitted the love-hate relationship between Chen Qi and the Dream Beast, and told Carola about the crack. ¡­ ¡°In the end, White Cloak died, and it was quite painful,¡± After listening, Carola tapped on the table with her hand: ¡°Damn it! White Cloak actually thought to kill my cute little officer. It seems we need to let the Sea God Pirate Group know the consequences of offending the Black Whale Group!¡± Although the Sea God Pirate Group had a cooperative relationship with the Black Whale Group, Carola considered the madness of the Sea God Pirate Group to be lunacy too. After speaking, Carola suddenly asked, ¡°By the way, Little Crow, did you encounter the Black Hunter? Is it a monster from the crack or a sensible human?¡± Carola¡¯s trip to the near sea was not only to welcome new allies but also to recruit strong individuals like the Black Hunter. Actually asking me about the Black Hunter¡­ Little Crow smiled confidently and gave a quality response, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Carola fell silent for a moment: ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Everyone, your dishes.¡± Chen Qi brought out a serving piled with fiery chili liver and kidneys, chili potatoes, and an extra-spicy version of yellow fish. To avoid becoming the new chef on the mermaid ship, Chen Qi did not put much effort into it this time. Carola bit into a piece of the little yellow fish, then grinned and said, ¡°What a pity, it seems quite difficult to run into the Black Hunter for now¡­ By the way, Little Crow, you¡¯ll head to the Sea of Fog with me next.¡± ¡°` Chapter 211 - 211 - 187 Qi, Goodbye Chapter 211 ¨C 187 Qi, Goodbye ¡°The Sea of Fog?¡± Little Raven was momentarily stunned. The Sea of Fog is a region beyond the Crack Sea, close to the edge of the New World. That area is filled with thick fog, no longer a place where ordinary people can survive. In that place, adult near-coastal overlords are no longer rare. Even military vessels have a high rate of accidents in the Sea of Fog. Carola smiled, but there was a hint of anger in her tone: ¡°Yes, the Sea of Fog, my little darling. Concerning the Crack Tide, we, the Black Whale Group, need to hold a meeting, and this requires the gathering of all our executives. You should know, the Navy¡¯s three admirals, the Hunter Groups of the inland major companies, and that damned Flower Witch, as well as the Blade Witch, their emergence has completely disrupted the balance of the entire sea. We must let these Hunter Groups, Witches, and the Navy know who is the prey in this vast sea, and who is the hunter.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Carola grasped the flintlock in her hand and spun it around. Before the Crack Tide, the Black Whale Group could be said to be the absolute overlord above the sea! ¡°Hmm, hmm.¡± Little Raven forced a smile to avoid showing any sign of dejection. After finishing this meal, she was going to leave this small cabin vessel. Wonderful times are always fleeting. Enjoy the meal¡­ Little Raven suppressed her aversion to chili and quietly ate her last dinner. Although it wasn¡¯t to her taste, she ate with unanticipated joy. Then, Carola took out a Bounty Order, and a bold idea suddenly came to her mind: ¡°Little Raven, this nearby sea area is where the Black Hunter often appears, right? What do you say, should we pin the matter of the Dream Beast on the Black Hunter?¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi was shocked, was he already so famous at sea? Carola had a moment of inspiration. The influence of the Dream Beast was too great; it was perfect to pin it on the Black Hunter, and also to prevent the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau from focusing all their attention on the Black Whale Group straight away. After all, their ships would still be active in near-coastal waters for a while longer. Moreover, if the Black Hunter learned that ¡¯he¡¯ was involved with the Dream Beast, he would undoubtedly be furious and come to investigate, possibly even seeking out the Black Whale Group on his own initiative. However, regarding this plan, Carola¡¯s subordinates were all frowning. Carola asked again: ¡°Little Raven, what do you think?¡± Passing the buck to such a twisted Black Hunter¡­ Little Raven once again gave a quality response: ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Troublesome, I also don¡¯t know why Whale Father cares about some insignificant tentacle hunter?¡± Carola turned around, leaned in closer, and sighed: ¡°Culinary ship¡¯s chef, do you have information on the Black Hunter? Or any other news?¡± Chen Qi looked at the newspaper on his table and said quietly: ¡°I only know that the Black Hunter recently killed the Ghost Captain.¡± ¡°Killing the Ghost Ship, a bit stronger than imagined¡­¡± After hearing this, Carola fell into thought: ¡°Forget it, since we want to recruit him, we shouldn¡¯t be pinning the blame on him. Otherwise, before becoming collaborators, we might be treated as prey, which would make things a bit problematic.¡± Carola elegantly took a sip of wine: ¡°Compared to this Black Hunter, indeed, we should capture those two witches first. That damned, cold-hearted creature, the Flower Witch, has recently messed up our plans in the Crack Sea again. I don¡¯t know what her relationship with the Black Hunter is, but if we find the Black Hunter, capturing the Flower Witch might be a lot easier.¡± ¡°Witches must die.¡± Carola swirled the blood-red wine in her glass, her eyes reflecting a hunter¡¯s intent to kill. The Flower Witch¡­ Chen Qi fell into contemplation; he also didn¡¯t know the current situation of the Flower Witch and Water Elf No.2. From the looks of it, their situation wasn¡¯t optimistic. Suddenly, Carola¡¯s lips curved into a faint smile. After dealing with the matter of the Dream Beast, Carola suddenly shifted her target and looked towards Chen Qi: ¡°Little chef, your boat is not bad. In our forsaken Witch Sea, your culinary skills are passable, and the boat is decent too. Next, you¡¯re heading to Black Mine City in the Crack Sea?¡± He¡¯s not thinking about taking me aboard the Mermaid Ship, is he¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t hide his intended destination: ¡°Hmm, I also don¡¯t know how the culinary ship business in the Crack Sea is¡­¡± ¡°Cough cough, auntie, this chef will be heading to the Crack Sea, he¡¯s quite short on money recently.¡± Little Raven coughed twice. To protect Chen Qi, she had just described him as a talented battle chef with decent skills! If it weren¡¯t for Chen Qi¡¯s vessel, they would have taken at least two more days to complete the Dream Beast ceremony. Not to mention the matter of the Dream Beast, in a significant sense, Chen Qi was also a major contributor to their current deterrent action. Carola¡¯s lips curled into a knowing smile, poured another glass of wine, and handed it to Chen Qi: ¡°Little chef, when you¡¯re out in the world, it¡¯s not just about strength, but also about background, and yes, face too. I¡¯m in a very good mood today, you¡¯ve helped us, and we, the Black Whale Group, will not let you down.¡± ¡°Little Raven.¡± The little crow shivered, then realized what had happened. Chen Qi had helped her so much this time, but she had actually forgotten to give him a thank you gift. However, she could feel that if it weren¡¯t for Chen Qi, even if she wouldn¡¯t have been killed by the Dream Beast, she would not have escaped unscathed. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Completely unsure of how to repay him¡­ The little crow thought for a moment and handed a card to Chen Qi. ¡°What is this?¡± Chen Qi took the card. It was a pitch-black card with the backside made of shell. This must be a VIP card of the Crack Sea black market; in Shell Country, many dangerous materials aren¡¯t allowed to be sold openly. Therefore, even in the chaotic Crack Sea, only people with sufficient status and identity qualify to enter the black market. And such VIP cards often require special channels and another person¡¯s guarantee to purchase, to ensure that the buyer will not report the matter to the officials. For someone like Chen Qi and the Flower Witch, who didn¡¯t know anyone in the Crack Sea, obtaining a black market VIP card was very difficult. Even an item without a declared identity, in a chaotic place like Black Mine City, would definitely be taken advantage of. Chen Qi, in Moonstone City, had already experienced many times the difficulty of doing business because of a lack of identity and background. Moreover, this card was not just any ordinary VIP card but one that required the endorsement of a significant figure. He could not use his name, otherwise, it would expose¡­ The little crow coughed twice: ¡°This is my card, Chef; with this card, not only can you purchase more items, but they will also not dare to bully you at will, which will help you in doing business.¡± Chen Qi accepted the card: ¡°Thank you, Dr. Crow.¡± Carola didn¡¯t mind her little self-contained ship¡¯s doctor having another good friend: ¡°Little Chef, you have good abilities and are the right age. If you were a Third-tier Transcendent, maybe I would have let you board our ship, but as it is, you probably can¡¯t handle the workload on our Mermaid.¡± Carola deliberately emphasized the workload. Are you implying something¡­ Chen Qi struggled to contain the expression of a question mark on his face. ¡°????¡± For a moment, he couldn¡¯t tell if she was complimenting or criticizing him. Was he being seen as a freeloader just because he wasn¡¯t strong enough? In the end, Carola slowly stood up: ¡°Little Chef, make five more dishes like this; my crew also needs to replenish some nutrients.¡± Having said that, she got up magnanimously, leaned against the side of the ship, and lit up a cigarette. Chen Qi did not hesitate to use up all the kidneys and meat in the fridge, earning fifty thousand Shell Coins. At last, he placed the packed dishes on the table. ¡°Done, everyone.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Carola signaled to the little crow to take the dishes with her. She exhaled a puff of smoke, noticing the little crow¡¯s troubles: ¡°Little Crow, on this vast sea, as long as you have the strength, you can achieve anything, and by joining the Black Whale Group, you can have everything and become an existence on par with a Witch, where men or your enemies are just toys in your hands. As a reward for this mission, the Black Whale Group will get you the release technique for your Shadow likeness. And once you step into Legend, you will possess true freedom.¡± In Carola¡¯s view, the little crow had talent but always disparaged herself; maybe it was because she spent too long on the broken ship of the Black-eyed Captain that she completely lacked the ruthlessness of a pirate. However, this trait might be very suitable for embarking on the path of the Shadow. ¡°Mm-hmm¡­¡± The little crow nodded. In front of the matron, she was so nervous that she couldn¡¯t even think properly. Carola led her crew toward the Mermaid. She waved her hand and added: ¡°Little Chef, goodbye. Remember, being an enemy of the Black Whale Group brings no benefits.¡± The little crow also followed the matron, reluctantly waving her hand goodbye. But in the end, she couldn¡¯t help calling out his name: ¡°Qi, goodbye.¡± Afterward, she vigorously patted her own back. Goodbye, this is to remind myself to watch out for the illness on my back, to take care of my body¡­ Chen Qi stood on the deck, looking into the distance. The Sea Beast disease behind him, although currently stable, also required seeking a treatment opportunity. The sea breeze gently brushed the deck, carrying the salty moist air and call of the ocean, bidding farewell to the Mermaid sailing into the distance. The Water Elf slept, and the entire sea became unexpectedly quiet for a moment. Chen Qi let out a sigh of relief, with mixed emotions in his heart, uncertain of how to express them. Waves, sea, release, Little Crow, Flower Witch, soul core, power, calamity, family, loneliness¡­ In this great tide, there was simply no time to stop. Whether it was the little crow or himself, their current strength meant they could only ride in small boats, at the mercy of the waves, heading toward the horizon. Chen Qi walked to the captain¡¯s quarters, changed the ship¡¯s course, and with hope for the future in his heart, sailed towards the distant Crack Sea. Set sail! Chapter 212 - 212 - 188: Black Mine City (Combined) Chapter 212 ¨C 188: Black Mine City (Combined) At night, two days later, inside the houseboat, bedroom. After washing up, Chen Qi stood beside the mirror, straining to look back at his back. At this moment, due to the medium-level healing, even though he had been injured before, his body still appeared quite healthy. ¡°No major issues.¡± Chen Qi did a simple check-up on himself. Apart from his spine, there were no internal or external injuries. Thanks to the Chef Skill, the Transcendent vegetables from the black soil, and the joint effect of three developmental buffs, his constitution had reached 44 points. His stamina had also increased significantly. A 44-point constitution meant that he could now equip simple mechanical implants. Once his constitution exceeded 60, he could even undergo the installation of flesh implants. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð After watering the small yellow flower on the windowsill, Chen Qi sat in a chair and took out the latest newspaper. The solo journey to Black Mine City was downright boring. The hardworking Water Elves had also reached their limit in continuous work. At the moment, he was the only source of activity on the vast boat. Loneliness, solitude, cold¡­ Chen Qi joked to himself. Fortunately, during the voyage, he encountered a vessel from the Seal Logistics Company and managed to get the latest newspaper of Black Mine City. Chen Qi opened the newspaper, ready to catch up on the major recent events in Black Mine City. In the Crack Sea, Black Mine City was the site of many major events and also offered many opportunities. ¡°Environmental issues in Black Mine City urgently need to be addressed, cracks increasing, the once bustling mining area faces a huge challenge.¡± ¡°Massive Blade Phase conflict between Blood Blade Pirate Group and Black Whale Group! Casualties exceed five hundred people! Battles! Thrilling!¡± ¡°Over a thousand maritime conflicts have occurred, when will the robbery at sea stop? What exactly is the navy doing?¡± ¡°Announcement: Sea Beast Twelve Touches and calamitous Blade Storm! Currently ravaging the northern waters!¡± ¡°Number of adventurers in Black Mine City, along with the population and market size, hit new record highs.¡± ¡°Leader of Blood Blade Pirate Group is in retreat for personal reasons, the Lady of Blood washes her face with tears daily, the great pirate of Black Whale Group, Long Beard, publicly states he will look after the Lady of Blood for the leader, Blood Dragon.¡± ¡°Lady of Blood states she will send someone to kill Long Beard and send him to Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, to experience a whole new gender.¡± ¡°The mysterious dealings and love-hate relationship between Black Hunter and Flower Witch.¡± Chen Qi quickly scanned the news before him. ¡°All recent updates from Black Mine City¡­ Wait a minute, what is the last one about?¡± Chen Qi raised his eyebrow, scrutinizing it closely. Firstly, because Black Hunter and Flower Witch had killed Kuang Sha together, the relationship between the two had always been a matter of debate. Thus, it had long been speculated that there was a hierarchical relationship between them. But who was above and who was below between him and Flower Witch? There was never a unified answer. Many believed Flower Witch was on top, and Black Hunter was definitely below. Others believed Black Hunter¡¯s monstrous personality was on top, and Flower Witch was definitely below. Regarding this, the brave reporter Miss Jin Li, chatting with knowledgeable individuals from the Ice Demon Pirate Group, reported that, based on history, witches are not violent monsters but hunters of Sea Beasts and saviors of Witch Sea, hoping everyone could abandon their prejudices against witches. Though cruel, Flower Witch acted for the good of Witch Sea. However, Flower Witch would never consort with someone monstrous like Black Hunter from the sea. The ultimate conclusion was that the Ice Demon Pirate Group believed Flower Witch and Black Hunter were not in the same faction; their cooperation was only temporary to tackle the Black Whale Group. The reason for their cooperation might be that Flower Witch threatened Black Hunter, either planting a parasitic seed in him or administering a deadly poison. In short, just a lot of baseless conjecture. ¡°¡­¡± Damn clickbaits, thought it was something significant¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but say: ¡°Hmm? Perl, you unscrupulous reporter¡­hmm?¡± But the author of the article turned out not to be Perl from the Witch Times but her archrival, Lilith from the Witch Times. So it¡¯s you¡­ Chen Qi murmured internally. As a journalist who started with wild dating rumors, Lilith was a novelist who could exaggerate a story about a count having an affair and spin it into a tragedy that lasted a whole year. All one could say was that Miss Lilith had restrained herself quite a bit. Chen Qi scanned the news from the Crack Sea, apart from this report, there was nothing about him. And this piece of news was just tucked away in a corner, unable to stir up any waves. If it weren¡¯t for Perl¡¯s report from Moonstone City, it could be said that he had already disappeared from public view. ¡°I guess I¡¯ve temporarily fallen off the radar in the Crack Sea¡­¡± Chen Qi mused internally. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Calm waters, ah! Finally¡­ I can make some waves again! Taking advantage of the current lack of attention, maybe it¡¯s time to make a big move! After all, the identity of Black Hunter was too useful, especially for robbery. The next moment, Chen Qi shifted his focus to the black market in Black Mine City. He remembered that in the black market of Black Mine City, there were plenty of treasures, and even extremely rare forbidden Skill Cards for sale. I need to visit the black market¡­ He still had a lot of weapons from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau on him. Beyond the forbidden cards and weapon trade, Black Mine City also had numerous low-difficulty, high-return rare events to acquire special forbidden artifacts. Chapter 213 - 213 - 188: Black Mine City (Combined Two in One)_2 Chapter 213 ¨C 188: Black Mine City (Combined Two in One)_2 ¡°` Chen Qi glanced at his wallet, which was far from affluent. Making money! Making money is the ultimate rule! At this rate, even the cost of fuel to set sail would be a problem. Unknowingly, dazzling light had pierced through the night, and shone on his face through the window. ¡°The lighthouse, have we finally arrived¡­¡± Chen Qi glanced at the still-evolving Water Elf Number One and walked out of the bedroom. In the distance, atop the massive lighthouse, a lighthouse keeper with a brown beard and a hooked nose aimed a searchlight in his direction. Chen Qi took out his restaurant boat¡¯s professional license and his pass obtained from Maro Town from his backpack card and aimed them towards the lighthouse. The lighthouse keeper¡¯s mouth curved slightly upward, as he shook the lantern in his hand: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Welcome to Black Mine City, welcome to the city of the night~¡± Black Mine City always welcomes the young, especially those who strive at sea, cheap yet good use, and valuable, too. Chen Qi moored his houseboat at the port and disembarked. Unlike Moonstone City, Black Mine City had no walls, and walking further inwards brought one into the residential areas of the city. The first impression the island city gave was one of filth and disarray. The ground was covered with sewage and dead fish were everywhere, and the air carried a scent of coal slag due to the mining industry. Despite the abysmally poor environment, Black Mine City was undeniably the largest city in the Crack Sea, the launching point of many people¡¯s dreams and the place where countless have lost everything. Even now, at midnight, the city was still brightly lit. Workers, adventurers, Hunters, ladies, traveling merchants, the navy¡­ Rather, many people enjoyed the atmosphere of the night, which was much livelier than the day in Black Mine City. After registering his mid-sized boat, Chen Qi headed into the city. The moment he walked onto the street, a man and a woman, both with Ghost Fire Fish tattoos, eyed him. ¡°This city is really troublesome¡­¡± Chen Qi drew the Collectors¡¯ Gun and strapped it to his waist to display his dangerousness. And unlike Moonstone City, the powers that ruled over this city had shifted from gangs to a combination of pirate groups and large corporations. The navy maintained basic law and order in Black Mine City, but all they could really do was maintain a semblance of security. In Moonstone City, you wouldn¡¯t be targeted by a burly black man at night as long as you didn¡¯t enter dangerous areas. But in Black Mine City, if you were a newbie, just bending on the street could lead to a slap on the butt by some crack-headed character. This was Black Mine City, a city of na?ve folk customs. For the inexperienced, it was a place where you were a plump sheep ready for slaughter. ¡°I remember, there should be a black market managed by the Blood Blade Pirate Group here¡­¡± Chen Qi made his way along the streets and, after a few twists and turns, arrived at the Blood Blade Pirate Group-managed ¡¯Shell Great Marketplace¡¯. Under the dim streetlights, his shadow stretched long on the ground. According to forum data, the black market managed by the Blood Blade Pirate Group saw the least amount of violence and was the most concerned with customer privacy. At the same time, it was also the biggest weapon dealing black market. If a newbie wanted to deal in weapons, this was the best black market in Black Mine City. And he happened to have a large quantity of weapons of dubious origins. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, Chen Qi remembered there was a special patron with Sea Beast disease here, from whom you could obtain specially taboo creations. ¡°Deal in business, make money!¡± Chen Qi donned his Hunter¡¯s clothing and covered his face to prevent being recognized. Then, excitedly he pushed open an iron door. It creaked slightly and the wide world behind the door gradually revealed itself. Smoky air swirled around while various stalls intertwined, forming a busy and chaotic marketplace. In the dim light, a dazzling array of goods was on display, from antiques and jewels to rare medicinal herbs, and even high-powered weapons¡ªeverything was there. The vendors were busy at their own corners, some whispering to one another, others haggling with customers, their faces showing an indescribable expression of a sharp business acumen, mixed with an underhandedness expected in the underworld. The moment he entered the marketplace, a greasy, portly merchant came over and greeted him with a squeezed-out smile: ¡°Guest? Are you interested in buying Ghost Fire oil? This is a top-quality weapon coating, all imported from the Black Blood Empire. You might not know, but this stuff can even injure the overlords of the near seas. Five grams, originally priced at fifty thousand Shell Coins, but for you, I¡¯m only asking twenty thousand.¡± You¡¯re sure it¡¯s not imported from me, and besides, isn¡¯t this price a bit too high? You¡¯ve marked it up by at least five times¡­ Chen Qi took a glance at the Ghost Fire oil in the fat merchant¡¯s hand and cut to the chase: ¡°Not interested, I¡¯m here to sell weapons.¡± ¡°Selling weapons?¡± The fat merchant glanced at the Collector¡¯s Gun at Chen Qi¡¯s waist and chuckled: ¡°If it¡¯s the gun at your waist, we might be interested, but of course, you wouldn¡¯t want to sell that. If it¡¯s ordinary merchandise, you can try selling it at the stalls inside.¡± The ordinary vendors can¡¯t take weapons from Bei Country Meteorological Bureau¡­ Chen Qi immediately responded: ¡°No, I have a lot of weapons and items to sell, I want to go underground to complete this deal. If it¡¯s possible, could you tell your boss, Chameleon?¡± Chameleon, the boss of this black market, a volatile Third-tier Transcendent, was also a weapon merchant from the Blade Phase. Upon hearing Chameleon¡¯s name, the fat merchant immediately broke into a sweat: ¡°Chameleon, Chameleon, that, guest, please don¡¯t mention our boss¡¯s name. He just went through a breakup, and the day before yesterday he got swindled out of twenty million by Jin Li, the big merchant of the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡­¡± ¡°` Chapter 214 - 214 - 188: Black Mine City (Two-in-One)_3 Chapter 214 ¨C 188: Black Mine City (Two-in-One)_3 ¡°` Smack! The moment the word ¡¯scam¡¯ left his lips, a furious slap landed ruthlessly on the fat man¡¯s face! A man with face paint, an explosive hairstyle, and a flat nose suddenly appeared, harshly attacking the fat man¡¯s groin with his knee: ¡°Damn it, who told you I was scammed? I was robbed!!¡± The service is pretty fast¡­ Chen Qi was taken aback. At that moment, the chameleon turned his head back and said viciously: ¡°Who the hell is this brat? Don¡¯t you know that a big shot like me only deals with high-class figures, not someone like you¡­¡± ¡°The Tarot series tattoo surgery ¡¯Moon¡¯ can grant you the ability to hide in the environment, but apparently, it can¡¯t escape the observation of Spiritual Power.¡± Chen Qi said softly. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð People in the black market like this, most of them lack manners, not showing knowledge or strength right away, they won¡¯t even look you in the eye, they might even punch your kidney. The chameleon under the Blood Blade Pirate Group, in this place, already counts as a person of high caliber. Knowing the origin of my tattoo surgery and having high inspiration¡­ The chameleon¡¯s grouchy face instantly changed into a professional business expression, then he slapped the fat man two more times: ¡°Instead of this trash that can¡¯t even serve guests properly, my guest, I was just drunk and disciplining an employee, please do not take offense. Are you here to sell weapons, or to buy weapons?¡± Chen Qi glared at the chameleon: ¡°Both.¡± A Second-order Transcendent dares to glare at me, looks like you¡¯ve got a big backer¡­ The chameleon swallowed, hands in pockets, walking deeper into the mall: ¡°Guest, follow me, the conflict in the Crack Sea has been escalating, the weapons trade is booming, and although I¡¯m the head, I still must say, if it¡¯s not a big order, there¡¯s no need to call for me directly!¡± Lately, someone blabbed about him being the boss, resulting in a bunch of people asking for him the moment they enter. He¡¯s the boss, not a jack-of-all-trades waiter who knows everything after two and a half years. The chameleon pushed open an iron door and entered an underground mall, preparing to find a girl to handle this young guest¡¯s business. The underground of Shell Mall is where taboo creations are traded, also known as the black market. Chen Qi scanned the area briefly, noticing not a few prominent figures, even some wearing navy weapons. Right place¡­ Chen Qi pulled out the backpack card holding weapons from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau: ¡°Chameleon, it¡¯s not a big deal, I hope you give me a fair price.¡± The chameleon looked around and couldn¡¯t find any other free subordinates: ¡°Fine.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The chameleon and Chen Qi walked to a less visible corner: ¡°What are you selling?¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, he poured out the weapons from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau¡¯s backpack card. Clang! Clang! In a moment, weapons and Extraordinary Props piled up into a small mountain. ¡°Heh, you sure have a lot of weapons, guest¡­¡± The chameleon bent down, ready to check the quality of the weapons. And then, the next second, he saw the insignia of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau. He smiled: ¡°Guest, you got your hands on Meteorological Bureau weapons, which middleman are you from?¡± He continued looking through them. Why is the Meteorological Bureau¡¯s insignia still on them? Wait a minute! Something doesn¡¯t seem quite right. ¡°??¡± The chameleon flipped through some more. All the weapons and props here seem to be from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau! Which community are you from? The chameleon broke into a cold sweat, managed a smile, and said shakily: ¡°Esteemed guest, are you in the weapons wholesale business, or are you with the Meteorological Bureau?¡± ¡°` Chapter 215 - 215 - 189 Guest, Come and Visit Often in the Future Chapter 215 ¨C 189 Guest, Come and Visit Often in the Future ¡°Guest~, you know, we¡¯re all legitimate businessmen, we can¡¯t just accept these kinds of undisclosed weapons unless you tell¡­¡± The chameleon squeezed out an utterly cheerful smile, his entire demeanor as sunny as if he had found a girlfriend, signaling the person next to him to serve Chen Qi a cup of tea. The man before him seemed to have a significant background; he had to restrain his own temperament. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t want to know.¡± Chen Qi interrupted the other party. The weapon dealer behind the chameleon was affiliated with the Blood Blade Pirate Group. These weapons from the Beati Country Meteorological Bureau, they would take as many as were offered. The chameleon silently bowed his head; clearly, the other party did not want to disclose the origins of this large batch of weapons. But no matter what, being able to procure these weapons indicated that the Second-order Transcendent before him had the backing of a force with considerable firepower, daring enough to challenge the Beati Country Meteorological Bureau. The Meteorological Bureau was an organization primarily focused on investigation and exploration, unlike the Beati Navy. Although the Meteorological Bureau adhered to neutrality, they almost never struck first unless it related to their missions. However, adhering to neutrality did not mean they were weak. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Beati Country Meteorological Bureau, vindictive in nature, housed many experts skilled in assassination, and possessed numerous numbered forbidden items. Many arrogant pirates had crossed the Beati Country Meteorological Bureau and subsequently mysteriously vanished at sea. To procure so many weapons not only suggested the great power backing the man but also showed the audacity of the force behind him! Daring to strike against the Meteorological Bureau, were they truly not afraid of being sliced into pieces and turned into specimens? Could it be the Black Whale Group? Or a major corrupt element within the Meteorological Bureau itself? The chameleon felt he was subtly coming into contact with a ruthless large organization. He silently calculated the price of the weapons and finally said: ¡°Guest, these weapons must have their traces erased when used; otherwise, they might attract unwarranted attacks. I can only offer you eight million Shell Coins! You can check around, no one else will offer a higher price lately!¡± Eight million? A fair but somewhat low price¡­ Chen Qi glanced lightly towards the chameleon. Though the chameleon sensed an unfathomably powerful force behind Chen Qi, as a businessman who thrived on the knife¡¯s edge, he instinctively pushed the price down. After all, every deal was tied to his wallet. No matter what, the other party was a newcomer to this shop. Chen Qi took out a card from Little Crow. This card, issued by the Lamp Phase organization, was a universal VIP card. Owning this card signified considerable strength. Chen Qi said with a hint of mockery: ¡°Now, with the intense conflict between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, there¡¯s a high demand for weapons, isn¡¯t there? The price is low, right? Chameleon.¡± I didn¡¯t fool you, ah, but there¡¯s also a black market card; you came prepared¡­ The chameleon nervously rubbed his hands, what he hated the most was dealing with these dangerous people: ¡°Sorry, I counted wrong earlier, eleven million Shell Coins.¡± Chen Qi said nothing but stroked his chin. The chameleon felt a stinging pain in his jaw: ¡°Twelve million.¡± Twelve million, a very high price¡­ Chen Qi agreed to the transaction. The chameleon shakily counted out the payment then pulled out a bag of standard Gold Coins, afterward saying: sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°We welcome your next visit.¡± Chen Qi took the bag of Gold Coins, counted it, and was about to leave. At that moment, the chameleon suddenly thought of something and immediately said: ¡°Guest, please wait a moment!¡± ¡°?¡± Chen Qi turned around. The chameleon had second thoughts? After all, if the price was ten million, it indeed was just right, but twelve million was a bit too much. The chameleon squeezed out a smile: ¡°Guest, although I don¡¯t know the power behind you, if there is anything you need help with, you can visit our black market. Recently, many people need help, whether they are pirates or naval forces, we provide all possible services.¡± The chameleon couldn¡¯t confirm Chen Qi¡¯s identity. But he guessed that behind Chen Qi, there was either a veteran Hunter Group dismissed due to a mistake, or a special organization from other kingdoms. Recently, due to the resources of the Witch Sea, officials from other nations have been arriving there. The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s canaries, or the Black Blood Empire¡¯s vanguard, or the White Tower Kingdom¡¯s Knowledge Hunters. Whichever it was, as long as he behaved well, it meant there was a possibility of collaboration. After all, the current leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was missing, and the Blood Lady cried all day long. The Blood Blade Pirate Group urgently needed fresh blood. One could even say they needed a new leader! If they could attract a wild combat organization, that would also be a good move. The chameleon smiled faintly: ¡°Guest, feel free to come more often for business.¡± Chen Qi nodded slightly; he understood what the chameleon was thinking. The Chameleon seemed arrogant, but the Blood Blade Pirate Group, which backed him, was not daring to offend people lightly anymore because their leader was missing. It could be said that the black market run by the Chameleon was the best black market in Black Mine City, a perfect place for trading. For a long time, whether selling or buying, this black market could be the first choice. Chen Qi looked around. Around here, many people were doing business, and he had some good items to purchase. Following his memory, Chen Qi went to an old man¡¯s stall in the black market and spent five hundred thousand to purchase a gramophone that could play the ¡¯Song of Silence.¡¯ The ¡¯Song of Silence¡¯ Gramophone, considered a hidden treasure of this black market. Although the gramophone itself was not highly valued, the record inside, which played the song, could significantly increase the speed of practicing meditation or inspiration-based skills. Following that, he spent five million more to acquire a high-order meditation technique ¡¯Candlelight¡¯ from Lamp Phase. ¡¯Candlelight¡¯ could enhance total inspiration and Spiritual Power while also extending the perception range of inspiration-based skills, making it one of the best meditation cards for Second-tier Transcendents. However, the high-order meditation techniques from Lamp Phase were indeed costly¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself as he casually walked a few steps, and suddenly five million five hundred thousand Shell Coins vanished. After shopping, Chen Qi walked out of the underground black market and eventually followed the path through the marketplace to its end, the Hunter Office. This place held a rare opportunity, one where just Second-tier strength could get one a forbidden technique. Inside and outside the room, there were armed Hunters. The Hunter Office, established by the Hunter Association, a place where players grind experience and money, was also a favorite for wild hunters. Most hunters who don¡¯t have a company can¡¯t go to the cracks every day, and as the Crack Tide increases, the cracks only get more dangerous. Therefore, compared to cracking expeditions, many hunters chose to take on tasks to earn a hardship fee. Chen Qi walked into the house. The interior was full of the smell of smoke and alcohol, with papers filled with commissions mercilessly scattered on the floor. Some were joyously toasting, discussing which red-light districts had fallen aristocrat maids; others were deep in thought, pondering how to solve the diseases brought by the cracks. Meanwhile, a person dressed in bank attire sat on the bar, smiling and ready to serve everyone present. Most high-difficulty, high-reward tasks were snatched by the nosy Blood Blade Pirate Group, big companies, or senior hunter groups. Chen Qi quickly scanned the room; it was mostly First Order Transcendents, with just a few Second-order Transcendents. The tasks left here were mostly smaller tasks like being a bodyguard, investigating infidelities, finding cats, or dealing with stolen goods. Thus, essentially, this place was for newbies. Chapter 218 - 218 - 192 The Ghost Ship’s Maiden Voyage Chapter 218 ¨C 192 The Ghost Ship¡¯s Maiden Voyage Chen Qi turned his head aside. At this moment, what should have been a spectacle of bright lights and bustling noise during the return to port was in utter chaos due to the Black Pig Shark¡¯s attack, blade storms, and many other disturbances. The air was thick with the briny scent of seawater and the grumbling of people, weaving into an almost suffocating sense of oppression. Two captains walked past Chen Qi, cursing at the navy stationed at the dock: ¡°What the hell is the navy good for if they can¡¯t even take down the Black Whale Group¡¯s Black Pig Shark? If it weren¡¯t for running into the Flower Witch¡¯s little flower boat, we¡¯d all be dead!¡± ¡°Quit talking to these useless naval officers, the Blood Blade Pirate Group has announced that they¡¯re taking over the Black Pig Shark matter! Wait for the Blood Blade Pirate Group, because if you wait for these navy guys, our Black Mine City will have the Deep Sea Titan descend upon us too!¡± The navy immediately pushed one of the captains: ¡°What are you saying? Do you know who you¡¯re talking to? Do you know how strong the Black Pig Shark is?¡± ¡°Want to start a fight, do you? Do you know that the employer behind me is the Magic Bullet Company!¡± The two groups quickly drew their curved blades and started fighting. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð They¡¯re starting a fight just like that? Chen Qi dodged to avoid a navy officer who stumbled toward him. The reasons these two groups were fighting were indeed blunt and crude. The investigator shrugged helplessly. In Black Mine City, he had already grown accustomed to this kind of unsophisticated environment. He then reminded Chen Qi: ¡°You see for yourself, my friend, if you plan to set sail, please be fully prepared. This is no place for coastal sailing, and even if you avoid the dangerous routes, you still might encounter danger. If possible, you might go to Black Mine City¡¯s Seal Logistics; they¡¯ve been offering bodyguard services lately.¡± ¡°Hmm, I understand.¡± Chen Qi then gathered some information before he faced the sea breeze and walked towards his houseboat. The Blood Blade Pirate Group, the Flower Witch, and the Black Pig Shark¡­ In the original plot, the Flower Witch would form an alliance with the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Blade Witch on Sea Flower Island! But now, because of his intervention, the Flower Witch and the Blood Blade Pirate Group were completely unacquainted. The Flower Witch, on Black Mine City, would also ally with the Blood Blade Pirate Group for a grim sea battle against the Black Whale Group. This battle was also the first time the Flower Witch unleashed her power in release, staining the sea with blood and gaining fame. That was one of the few victories of the Flower Witch. But now, the Flower Witch had no help from the Blood Blade Pirate Group; her teammate had gone from the formidable Blood Blade Pirate Group to the newbie at sea, Chen Qi¡­ Could the Flower Witch defeat the Black Pig Shark? Could she defeat the ships of the Black Whale Group? Perhaps, the Flower Witch¡¯s situation was more perilous than I had imagined¡­ Chen Qi tapped his forehead, a faint sense of foreboding creeping over him. But now, he had no way to meet up with the Flower Witch. Despite the Flower Witch¡¯s abstract hiding method, she wouldn¡¯t let others find her easily. ¡°It¡¯s better to deal with Levin¡¯s matter first¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head. The treasure Levin was searching for involved the Deep Sea Hunter and the Ice Witch. Perhaps, he might encounter the Flower Witch on his journey to complete the mission. Chen Qi returned to his cozy little boat, entered the captain¡¯s room, and prepared to steer the ship into the dangerous waters teeming with sea creatures. If he was to reveal his identity as the Black Hunter, tomorrow would not be suitable for receiving Levin at the dock. A dangerous area was far more fitting to welcome Levin! ¡°Vaku vaku (Master! Master!)¡± At that moment, the Deep Sea Water Elves had also had their rest, and after not seeing their master for a full day, they immediately crowded around him. Chen Qi petted the Deep Sea Water Elves. ¡°Activate!¡± Following that, Chen Qi took a deep breath and activated the Ghost Ship¡¯s overload mode! Ghost Ship, Ghost Fire Mode, activate! Accompanied by a rustling sound. The patterns on the ship¡¯s hull seemed to grow deeper, each line concealing ancient secrets, and the entire vessel appeared to age a hundred years in an instant, becoming decrepit. Eerie green flames burst forth from the deck, whipping up gusts of chill wind, and instantly, the entire ship filled with a sinister and terrifying atmosphere! This was the power of the Ghost Fire core¡­ Chen Qi looked around his vessel. Now, his houseboat still had the air of a Ghost Ship. Quite good! Chen Qi smiled faintly. Now, this ship should have no problem fooling Levin. Immediately afterward, Chen Qi returned to the bedroom and glanced at Water Elf No. 1, who was still deep in slumber. Water Elf No. 1 was motionless, only the brief rising and falling of its body hinted at a sign of life. ¡°Still haven¡¯t recovered? Come on¡­¡± Chen Qi touched No. 1 and, after replenishing its water, went back to the bedroom to plan for the next day. Then he began to practice meditation. Unconsciously, the night passed. Chen Qi leaned tiredly on his chair, his gaze fixed on the small yellow flowers on the windowsill under the moonlight. ¡°Hopefully tomorrow¡¯s events will proceed smoothly¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ The next day, at the docks of Black Mine City. The sun shone brightly, the sky was clear, and it was a perfect opportunity to go to sea. Levin was wearing heavy armor and had a specialized blunderbuss gun slung at his waist. ¡°Stay calm, stay calm, Levin. As long as the firepower is strong, nobody can touch you!¡± He recalled yesterday¡¯s events and still had an ominous premonition. Although the other party showed a black card, the more he thought about it, the more it seemed like a scam! ¡°If he dares to cheat me, I¡¯ll let his throat feel the power of the Fire Dragon blunderbuss gun and taste the flavor of justice,¡± Levin muttered to himself. He went to the agreed spot, looked around warily, but did not see any sign of Chen Qi. It¡¯s more like, there was nobody around at all. ¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding me; was I duped?¡± Levin mumbled to himself. Just then, a small figure covered with cloth suddenly scurried to his feet and handed him a slip of paper. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Wakuvaku! (Here you go!)¡± Before Levin could get a good look at the little one, it had already vanished into the crowd. ¡°Beast Tamer???¡± Levin opened the paper suspiciously. It clearly stated that to board the ship, one must take a steamboat to a designated spot first. Levin was anxious in his heart: ¡°They want to pick me up outside, so that¡¯s how it is. Behind this, is it a pirate ship?¡± It went without saying, a ship unable to enter the port could only belong to pirates. Levin was someone with a strong sense of justice in his heart; he despised most pirates except for the Ice Witch Pirate Group. But as long as it wasn¡¯t the Black Whale Group or the Sea Gods Group¡¯s ship, he was barely able to accept it. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, when the time comes, I can take out my new blunderbuss gun and aim it at his forehead. That way, he surely won¡¯t attack me.¡± Levin hesitated for a long time at the dock but eventually hired a steamboat to go out to sea, heading in the direction of the meeting. The steamboat kept heading towards the distant horizon. Meanwhile, from below the ship, a ¡¯wakuvaku¡¯ could occasionally be heard. After an unknown amount of time, a rusty wreck of a ship appeared in the distance. This ship¡­ A sense of crisis suddenly rose in Levin¡¯s heart, and he immediately took out his blunderbuss gun! The other party was actually trying to trick him with a medium-sized wreck! Such a ship was simply unable to reach his destination! It couldn¡¯t withstand sea beasts, let alone storms! He angrily and frustratedly raised his blunderbuss gun, aiming at the ship¡¯s bow! ¡°I must protect my own safety.¡± But the next second, he froze completely! A man dressed in Hunter¡¯s clothes, all black, appeared on the side of the ship, looking down at him from a high vantage point, as if gazing upon an ant. Levin¡¯s pupils constricted sharply and he swallowed a gulp of water. In the burning green fire, the man said only one simple word. ¡°Board.¡± Chapter 217 - 217 - 191 The Seriously Injured Flower Witch Chapter 217 ¨C 191 The Seriously Injured Flower Witch At the moment the conversation ended, everyone in the office turned to look at Chen Qi. They all doubted what Chen Qi had said, yet no one stood up to expose the blatant scam. After all, a young, noisy man being deceived could turn into interesting gossip in the taverns. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± The relatively higher-status office boss coughed twice to catch Levin¡¯s attention. After listening, Levin blinked his golden eyes and said softly, ¡°You wouldn¡¯t be deceiving me, would you? Do you have a legitimate Hunter¡¯s license?¡± Chen Qi was momentarily stunned. He had planned to bluff Levin, given that Levin¡¯s demands were unreasonable, essentially an impossible task. Therefore, the real test here was of one¡¯s eloquence. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð But unexpectedly, his ship actually met all the conditions! At sea, whether it was the pigeon logistics¡¯ travel ships or the Seal logistics blessed by the so-called Emperor¡¯s twenty-sided dice, their vessels could not compare to his Ghost Ship. Even if their speeds were close, Chen Qi¡¯s inherent traits made his ship far safer than ordinary vessels. I really don¡¯t have a Hunter¡¯s license¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and took out a VIP card from the black market: ¡°I have no interest in deceiving a novice who frequents the office. Of course, if you want to board this ship, you must pay a higher reward.¡± ¡°A higher reward¡­¡± Levin clenched his wallet: ¡°The place I¡¯m headed to is an unprecedentedly good location, involving secrets of the legendary Deep Sea Hunter. It¡¯s a big deal, but I can only negotiate this business with the captain behind you.¡± Chen Qi fell silent for a moment, estimating the time: ¡°Of course, I only deal in big business, no problem, meet me at the dock on the east side of Black Mine City tomorrow night at twelve o¡¯clock, there will be someone to pick you up, how about that?¡± Levin stomped his foot and patted his waist. An extremely difficult matter had suddenly been resolved, leaving him with an uncomfortable feeling in his body. But if there really was a ship that could get him to his destination, the benefits he would gain would certainly be beyond imagination. He turned his gaze to the newspapers scattered on the floor. The Black Whale Group, the Dream Beast, the Black Pig Shark, Blade Storm¡­ Lately, the sea was filled with dangerous news, and as a second-order Transcendent venturing away from home, he would surely encounter an unprecedented maritime disaster without a good ship. Moreover, he was a second-order Transcendent from a prominent family; in dire situations, merely mentioning the name of his family in the background would make most people choose to stop. I can¡¯t be fooled that easily¡­ Levin was confident in his own strength as he held the mechanical saw meat knife at his waist: ¡°No problem, I can pay you at least two hundred thousand in reward, and as for the subsequent payment, I¡¯ll need to discuss that with your captain!¡± Levin said coldly, in his eyes, only the esteemed captain behind Chen Qi was worthy of discussing compensation matters with him. ¡°No problem, sir, trust me, you¡¯ll be satisfied,¡± Chen Qi agreed readily to Levin¡¯s terms. Levin¡¯s eyes were sharp: ¡°Then I¡¯ll see you tomorrow at the eastern docks, and upon seeing the ship, I will make a down payment!¡± S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After reaching an agreement, Levin left the office. ¡°It¡¯s a deal.¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands and took one last look at the commission from the Flower Witch on the wall before leaving the office. ¡­ ¡­ After dealing with the black market matter, Chen Qi shed the outer layer of the Hunter¡¯s Clothes that served as a disguise, his boots stepping over the muddied streets. He needed to make some preparations to fulfill Levin¡¯s commission the next day. Perhaps, this could also be an opportunity to test the performance of the Ghost Ship mode. Previously, due to the Black Whale Group, he had not tested the Ghost Ship¡¯s overload mode. Moreover, although Levin appeared simple-minded, he was not as easy to deal with as one might imagine. ¡°Wait a minute¡­¡± Chen Qi suddenly thought of something. Levin, hailing from a prominent family that had ventured out into the world, might still be harboring many great secrets. Though he seemed naive, in reality, the passionate Levin was very tight-lipped, If he could extract these secrets, perhaps he could uncover more clues. Compared to a chef, the identity of a Black Hunter might allow him to pry open Levin¡¯s mouth more easily. Moreover, an ordinary houseboat managing to traverse dangerous seas was bound to raise suspicions. After all, Levin was just a stranger. ¡°The identity of a Black Hunter¡­¡± Chen Qi mused to himself. However, this approach could also expose him to risks. But as long as he could control Levin, he could minimize these risks. Let¡¯s try it, if I can make use of the Black Hunter identity, it could be beneficial for future developments. After deciding on these matters, Chen Qi found himself at the docks before he knew it. It was now dusk, the time when countless ships were returning to port. The sound of waves created by the ships crisscrossing the sea surface rose and fell in succession. Across from the ships, an investigator from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau was bellowing at the top of his lungs: ¡°Attention all who are heading out to sea, the Black Pig Shark raised by the Black Whale Group has been spotted in the oceanic regions, and it has severely injured the Witch!¡± ¡°To everyone, if you gather information about the Black Pig Shark or other strange creatures while out at sea, the Meteorological Bureau will provide different rewards!¡± The lighthouse keeper also spread his arms and said: ¡°Yes, for the safety of everyone in Black Mine City, please inform the Meteorological Bureau immediately if you encounter any special circumstances at sea.¡± Black Pig Shark, Meteorological Bureau, the severely injured Witch¡­ The Blade Witch? No, the Blade Witch had not shown her full power yet. Driven by curiosity, Chen Qi approached the investigator and asked: ¡°Sir, may I ask what happened out at sea? I am about to set out myself.¡± The investigator looked towards the tattered ships on the horizon, his eyes filled with fear: ¡°You¡¯re going out to sea soon? Unless you have the protection of a company, I recommend you stay safe within the city. After all, you only have one life. Even the famous Flower Witch was gravely injured by the Black Pig Shark.¡± ¡°Gravely injured? The Black Pig Shark? What¡¯s happening out at sea?¡± Chen Qi asked anxiously. The investigator clenched his fist, his eyes brimming with anger: ¡°The Black Pig Shark, a monster trained by the Black Whale Group, a hunter of the dark night, a blood hunter. Everyone who is an enemy of the Black Whale Group ends up hunted by them. Not just the Witch, but the navy, Seal Logistics, the little Red Riding Hood of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, even my fellow weather-detecting colleagues from the Meteorological Bureau, all had their ships shattered by the Black Pig Shark and became corpses atop the sea. If it wasn¡¯t for the Flower Witch and her paralyzing potion, she would have been buried at sea by now.¡± Chen Qi faintly recalled something. The Black Pig Shark was not a wild sea beast but a pet of a Beast Tamer from the Black Whale Group, a terrifying bloodthirsty hunter of the sea. This constituted one of the research findings of the Black Whale Blood. The Black Whale Group had long been studying methods to control marine creatures, but due to various reasons, had made no progress. However, with the onset of the Crack Tide, they discovered the perfect substance¡ªBlack Whale Blood. With Black Whale Blood, they could even manipulate the symbols of storms at sea, such as the Storm Dragon, as well as the creatures the Flower Witch initially encountered, the symbols of the sea vortex, the creatures of Black Earth. Chapter 218 - 218 - 192 The Ghost Ship’s Maiden Voyage Chapter 218 ¨C 192 The Ghost Ship¡¯s Maiden Voyage Chen Qi turned his head aside. At this moment, what should have been a spectacle of bright lights and bustling noise during the return to port was in utter chaos due to the Black Pig Shark¡¯s attack, blade storms, and many other disturbances. The air was thick with the briny scent of seawater and the grumbling of people, weaving into an almost suffocating sense of oppression. Two captains walked past Chen Qi, cursing at the navy stationed at the dock: ¡°What the hell is the navy good for if they can¡¯t even take down the Black Whale Group¡¯s Black Pig Shark? If it weren¡¯t for running into the Flower Witch¡¯s little flower boat, we¡¯d all be dead!¡± ¡°Quit talking to these useless naval officers, the Blood Blade Pirate Group has announced that they¡¯re taking over the Black Pig Shark matter! Wait for the Blood Blade Pirate Group, because if you wait for these navy guys, our Black Mine City will have the Deep Sea Titan descend upon us too!¡± The navy immediately pushed one of the captains: ¡°What are you saying? Do you know who you¡¯re talking to? Do you know how strong the Black Pig Shark is?¡± ¡°Want to start a fight, do you? Do you know that the employer behind me is the Magic Bullet Company!¡± The two groups quickly drew their curved blades and started fighting. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð They¡¯re starting a fight just like that? Chen Qi dodged to avoid a navy officer who stumbled toward him. The reasons these two groups were fighting were indeed blunt and crude. The investigator shrugged helplessly. In Black Mine City, he had already grown accustomed to this kind of unsophisticated environment. He then reminded Chen Qi: ¡°You see for yourself, my friend, if you plan to set sail, please be fully prepared. This is no place for coastal sailing, and even if you avoid the dangerous routes, you still might encounter danger. If possible, you might go to Black Mine City¡¯s Seal Logistics; they¡¯ve been offering bodyguard services lately.¡± ¡°Hmm, I understand.¡± Chen Qi then gathered some information before he faced the sea breeze and walked towards his houseboat. The Blood Blade Pirate Group, the Flower Witch, and the Black Pig Shark¡­ In the original plot, the Flower Witch would form an alliance with the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Blade Witch on Sea Flower Island! But now, because of his intervention, the Flower Witch and the Blood Blade Pirate Group were completely unacquainted. The Flower Witch, on Black Mine City, would also ally with the Blood Blade Pirate Group for a grim sea battle against the Black Whale Group. This battle was also the first time the Flower Witch unleashed her power in release, staining the sea with blood and gaining fame. That was one of the few victories of the Flower Witch. But now, the Flower Witch had no help from the Blood Blade Pirate Group; her teammate had gone from the formidable Blood Blade Pirate Group to the newbie at sea, Chen Qi¡­ Could the Flower Witch defeat the Black Pig Shark? Could she defeat the ships of the Black Whale Group? Perhaps, the Flower Witch¡¯s situation was more perilous than I had imagined¡­ Chen Qi tapped his forehead, a faint sense of foreboding creeping over him. But now, he had no way to meet up with the Flower Witch. Despite the Flower Witch¡¯s abstract hiding method, she wouldn¡¯t let others find her easily. ¡°It¡¯s better to deal with Levin¡¯s matter first¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head. The treasure Levin was searching for involved the Deep Sea Hunter and the Ice Witch. Perhaps, he might encounter the Flower Witch on his journey to complete the mission. Chen Qi returned to his cozy little boat, entered the captain¡¯s room, and prepared to steer the ship into the dangerous waters teeming with sea creatures. If he was to reveal his identity as the Black Hunter, tomorrow would not be suitable for receiving Levin at the dock. A dangerous area was far more fitting to welcome Levin! ¡°Vaku vaku (Master! Master!)¡± At that moment, the Deep Sea Water Elves had also had their rest, and after not seeing their master for a full day, they immediately crowded around him. Chen Qi petted the Deep Sea Water Elves. ¡°Activate!¡± Following that, Chen Qi took a deep breath and activated the Ghost Ship¡¯s overload mode! Ghost Ship, Ghost Fire Mode, activate! Accompanied by a rustling sound. The patterns on the ship¡¯s hull seemed to grow deeper, each line concealing ancient secrets, and the entire vessel appeared to age a hundred years in an instant, becoming decrepit. Eerie green flames burst forth from the deck, whipping up gusts of chill wind, and instantly, the entire ship filled with a sinister and terrifying atmosphere! This was the power of the Ghost Fire core¡­ Chen Qi looked around his vessel. Now, his houseboat still had the air of a Ghost Ship. Quite good! Chen Qi smiled faintly. Now, this ship should have no problem fooling Levin. Immediately afterward, Chen Qi returned to the bedroom and glanced at Water Elf No. 1, who was still deep in slumber. Water Elf No. 1 was motionless, only the brief rising and falling of its body hinted at a sign of life. ¡°Still haven¡¯t recovered? Come on¡­¡± Chen Qi touched No. 1 and, after replenishing its water, went back to the bedroom to plan for the next day. Then he began to practice meditation. Unconsciously, the night passed. Chen Qi leaned tiredly on his chair, his gaze fixed on the small yellow flowers on the windowsill under the moonlight. ¡°Hopefully tomorrow¡¯s events will proceed smoothly¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ The next day, at the docks of Black Mine City. The sun shone brightly, the sky was clear, and it was a perfect opportunity to go to sea. Levin was wearing heavy armor and had a specialized blunderbuss gun slung at his waist. ¡°Stay calm, stay calm, Levin. As long as the firepower is strong, nobody can touch you!¡± He recalled yesterday¡¯s events and still had an ominous premonition. Although the other party showed a black card, the more he thought about it, the more it seemed like a scam! ¡°If he dares to cheat me, I¡¯ll let his throat feel the power of the Fire Dragon blunderbuss gun and taste the flavor of justice,¡± Levin muttered to himself. He went to the agreed spot, looked around warily, but did not see any sign of Chen Qi. It¡¯s more like, there was nobody around at all. ¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding me; was I duped?¡± Levin mumbled to himself. Just then, a small figure covered with cloth suddenly scurried to his feet and handed him a slip of paper. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Wakuvaku! (Here you go!)¡± Before Levin could get a good look at the little one, it had already vanished into the crowd. ¡°Beast Tamer???¡± Levin opened the paper suspiciously. It clearly stated that to board the ship, one must take a steamboat to a designated spot first. Levin was anxious in his heart: ¡°They want to pick me up outside, so that¡¯s how it is. Behind this, is it a pirate ship?¡± It went without saying, a ship unable to enter the port could only belong to pirates. Levin was someone with a strong sense of justice in his heart; he despised most pirates except for the Ice Witch Pirate Group. But as long as it wasn¡¯t the Black Whale Group or the Sea Gods Group¡¯s ship, he was barely able to accept it. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, when the time comes, I can take out my new blunderbuss gun and aim it at his forehead. That way, he surely won¡¯t attack me.¡± Levin hesitated for a long time at the dock but eventually hired a steamboat to go out to sea, heading in the direction of the meeting. The steamboat kept heading towards the distant horizon. Meanwhile, from below the ship, a ¡¯wakuvaku¡¯ could occasionally be heard. After an unknown amount of time, a rusty wreck of a ship appeared in the distance. This ship¡­ A sense of crisis suddenly rose in Levin¡¯s heart, and he immediately took out his blunderbuss gun! The other party was actually trying to trick him with a medium-sized wreck! Such a ship was simply unable to reach his destination! It couldn¡¯t withstand sea beasts, let alone storms! He angrily and frustratedly raised his blunderbuss gun, aiming at the ship¡¯s bow! ¡°I must protect my own safety.¡± But the next second, he froze completely! A man dressed in Hunter¡¯s clothes, all black, appeared on the side of the ship, looking down at him from a high vantage point, as if gazing upon an ant. Levin¡¯s pupils constricted sharply and he swallowed a gulp of water. In the burning green fire, the man said only one simple word. ¡°Board.¡± Chapter 219 - 219 - 193: Treasure Hunting Chapter 219 ¨C 193: Treasure Hunting Get on board¡­ Levin stood on the steamboat, taking a step back. It was a common phrase among captains, yet Levin heard no emotion in it. Rather than an invitation, it sounded more like an order¡ªa command that could not be refused. The other party¡¯s voice and appearance were completely obscured by the black Hunter attire, making it impossible to tell their gender. What in the world is this¡­ Levin touched the corner of his eye, where, just a moment ago, he thought he¡¯d seen the black garment fluttering like a tendril. Spiritual Power Detection! What¡¯s there to fear? It¡¯s just someone dressed oddly, and their aura is only that of a second-order Transcendent! Levin gritted his teeth, mustered his courage, half-squatted, and placed his cold, sweaty fingers on the steamboat¡¯s button. But before he could maneuver the vessel backward, accompanied by the sound of ¡¯waku waku,¡¯ his steamboat, strangely, started moving towards the broken ship on its own! ¡°Did I move forward on my own?¡± Levin¡¯s breathing grew rapid, a flash of panic crossing his face. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Beneath the boat, there seemed to be an indescribable monster of horror. He lifted his head, looking at the rope thrown over the side of the ship. After hesitating for a long time, he clenched the thick rope firmly and climbed onto the ship, on board the black ship. And the moment he reached the deck, he saw a skull rolling past his feet. ¡°Ghost Ship!¡± Levin vaguely realized something. He had heard about a strange Ghost Ship appearing nearby in the coastal waters, but he never expected that the Ghost Ship would take up his commission! The businessman from the office, he had connections with a Ghost Ship. Who in the world was that person? He slowly lifted his head and looked toward the deck above. Standing before him was a Hunter in worn black Hunter attire. Only a second-tier aura, stay calm, stay calm, I can defeat them¡­ Levin curiously asked: ¡°Captain? Where are the other people on the ship?¡± Chen Qi said softly: ¡°Besides you, there are only the two of us on this ship. Didn¡¯t you say? Fewer people is better, right?¡± ¡°Just the two of us!¡± Levin shouted out, a surge of joy in his heart. Logically, if there¡¯s only one person, it means that even if he gets tricked, he wouldn¡¯t have to face a situation of multiple attackers! The other party¡¯s aura is only second tier, and he was a second-order Transcendent cultivated by his family. One-on-one, he definitely had a chance of winning! But now, he felt a fear, a terror stemming from the unknown. Levin tried to rally himself: ¡°You¡¯ve indeed met my requirements, captain. You¡¯ve made a great deal. As long as we¡¯re lucky, we can make a big fortune!¡± You¡¯re still pitching to me¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t have time to chat idly with Levin and went straight to the point: ¡°State your destination and the payment you can offer.¡± Speaking normally, not a monster¡­ Levin took a deep breath, took out the compass, and pointed far away: ¡°Straight in this direction, through the dangerous seas of Blood Water Island, lies a naval abandoned base. Of course, now, it¡¯s just an uninhabited island, and buried on this island, lies a treasure. Let me clarify upfront, this treasure is related to the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and only I can unlock this treasure! Afterward, apart from twenty thousand Shell Coins as payment, we¡¯ll split the profits fifty-fifty!¡± Only you can open it¡­ Chen Qi tapped his chin with his index finger, pondering for a moment: ¡°No problem. However, as an exchange, once we arrive, you must tell me everything you know.¡± Chen Qi leaned against the side of the boat, opening the map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. The naval abandoned base near Blood Water Island, because of the navy¡¯s experiments, has sprouted many mutated monsters in the surrounding seas. Among them, the most common are flying fish, with speeds comparable to bullet fish, a very dangerous creature. Because of this, this area can be considered one of the forbidden zones of the sea. This island demands very strict requirements concerning the speed of the ships. No need to adjust the direction, just keep moving forward. Chen Qi gave a slight smile and snapped his fingers. Departure! ¡°Vaku Vaku (Aye aye, Captain!)¡± With a crisp sound, the engine of the Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 abruptly started in the engine room. Green ghost fires lit up on the ship, and the vessel sailed towards the distant ocean. So fast¡­ Levin struggled to stabilize his stance. Wait, if there¡¯s just one person, who started the engine? Levin felt a hint of doubt in his heart. Is there really only one crew member on this ship? Levin leaned nervously against the side of the ship; although hungry, he didn¡¯t have the courage to enter the dining room. Should I immediately tell the captain everything? Otherwise, I might¡­ Levin clenched his fists uneasily. Chen Qi entered the captain¡¯s cabin and charted the course ahead. The abandoned naval base was not far from Black Mine City, and the route was not complicated, requiring only about five hours of travel. The real challenge was the Sea Beasts in the dangerous waters. Of course, for Chen Qi, that was hardly any danger at all. ¡­ ¡­ Five hours later. The voyage went unexpectedly smoothly. The ship kept sailing deeper into the ocean, and soon, sharp flying fish leapt out of the water, constantly striking against the hull. They did not show aggressiveness, but were like frenzied fans. ¡°Vaku Vaku! (Protect! Protect!)¡± Water Elf No. 4 and No. 5, wearing skull heads, acted like protective professional soldiers beneath the boat, continuously using water bombs with loud noises to disperse these overly frenetic flying fish! ¡°My goodness¡­¡± Levin rubbed his aching head, standing at the side of the ship, watching the vast school of flying fish above the sea. If this were an ordinary vessel, seeing so many flying fish, it would either activate the ship¡¯s protection system or just speed up! However, this ship adopted an unprecedented method to drive away the Sea Beasts. His gaze shifted to the captain inside the dining room. Facing so many flying fish, the captain remained composed, sipping tea. ¡°What confidence, could he easily wipe out this terrifying swarm of flying fish with just a flick of his finger¡­¡± Levin subconsciously clenched his fists. He had already envisioned the scenario where, after the treasure was excavated, he, no longer useful, would be thrown into the sea to feed the fish. Levin gazed tremulously toward the distance. On the horizon far away, the outline of an abandoned island appeared. On that uninhabited island, one could also see a scrapped dome-shaped weather station. We¡¯re almost there¡­ Chen Qi finished his tea in the afternoon, walked out of the dining room, and looked towards the distant sea: ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at the destination, it¡¯s all up to you now.¡± ¡°Understood! Captain!¡± Levin unconsciously responded and took out his treasure map, obediently following behind Chen Qi. Chen Qi lowered the ship ladder, walked down from the ladder, and looked towards the abandoned island. The island was not large, only considered a tiny mini-island, equipped with just one abandoned tower and a two-story abandoned research institute. The dilapidated buildings were wobbling under the erosion of the fierce wind, with walls covered in vines and moss. ¡°Captain! Be careful.¡± Levin carefully walked forward. How has this guy become so docile after just a few hours¡­ Chen Qi crossed his arms, quietly watching Levin¡¯s performance. Levin, looking at the map, hurriedly walked to a pile of wasteland, then took out a shovel and fiercely dug downward. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 220 - 220 - 194 Experiment Chapter 220 ¨C 194 Experiment This really was a straightforward and crude way of digging¡­ Chen Qi quietly watched Levin dig for treasure. It was the first time he had seen such an unadorned way of treasure hunting. As the guide said, the difficulty of obtaining this treasure was extremely low. It could even be described as effortless. The only challenging part was crossing the dangerous sea area. If you were well prepared in advance, even with the strength of the First Order, you could cross the flying fish shoal. Levin wiped the sweat off his forehead and struck down with the shovel: ¡°Captain, it¡¯s almost there!¡± The shovel hit something hard with a crisp ¡°ding¡± sound. With a joyous look, he carefully scraped away the surrounding sand, revealing the rusty outline of a coded iron chest. ¡°Captain, leave the rest to me!¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Levin then squatted down and entered the code, smoothly opening the chest. Bang! With a crisp sound, gold coins spilled out from the chest. In addition, there was a large stack of papers, a fiery red rune stone, and a special Hammer Phase skill card. This haul! It really was a treasure! Levin rubbed his hands excitedly. Logically, at this moment, as the initiator of the action, he should preside over the distribution of the treasure! But now, Levin felt a sense of unease. Throughout the journey, the ship clearly had no people, yet strange noises inexplicably echoed. And there was green ghost fire, too! Without a doubt, the second-tier aura released was only a facade for fishing! Levin rubbed his hands and said softly: ¡°Captain, take a look first. Actually, regarding how I found this treasure, I have something to tell you¡­¡± ¡°??¡± Chen Qi was slightly surprised, Levin¡¯s mouth unexpectedly loosened up like this. He walked over to inspect the contents of the chest. There weren¡¯t many gold coins, only half a million in Shell Coins, and these were standardized bank gold coins. In addition, there was a high-order Hammer Phase skill card ¡°Steam Engine.¡± Mechanize the body to transfer Qi Power into the engine to deliver scorching hot Steam Fists! This skill required the mechanization of the body and Chen Qi had no interest in the mechanical school for now. In Chen Qi¡¯s opinion, this skill, whether in terms of versatility or strength, was not as practical as the physical hardening of Hammer Phase. This is a weapon rune stone¡­ Chen Qi took the long rune stone out of the chest. On the stone, a large number of fiery red runes were carved. [Rune of Casting Fire: Nature Form: Blade Description: Long sword, ignite the flames! Effect: It can add a layer of fiery runes to the outer layer of a weapon. When Spiritual Power is infused, the runes will ignite, enhancing the weapon¡¯s attack power and granting a special casting fire effect. Casting Fire: The temperature of this flame is extremely high and has stronger lethality against metal. Under the manipulation of Spiritual Power, the temperature can further increase. Note: Normally, this rune stone is only suitable for melee weapons and cannot be stacked with other runes.] Rune stone, a weapon enhancement component¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. A third-order Hammer Phase rune craftsman could forge such special tools to enhance weapons. But the stronger the weapon, the higher the quality requirements for the rune stone. Casting Fire¡ªChen Qi looked at the rune. Casting Fire, with just a slight infusion of Spiritual Power, could ignite a raging fire. Even for a third-order Transcendent, this was quite a remarkable flame. Chen Qi carefully touched the stone, faintly feeling a scorching temperature. The quality of this rune stone was quite high! Chen Qi distributed it simply: ¡°This rune stone belongs to me. That Hammer Phase skill card is yours.¡± ¡°No problem, Captain!¡± Levin was overjoyed. Although he looked like a Blade Phase warrior, he was actually a Transcendent dedicated to the Hammer Phase path. This was undoubtedly good news for him. Then Chen Qi bent down, picking up the large stack of papers from the ground. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes brightened. The papers were covered with encrypted text. Only from the numerous distorted sea beast drawings could it be vaguely seen that these were some confidential research documents. Navy research documents, interesting, and they were studying distorted sea beasts¡­ Among them, there were images of the Deep Sea Hunter and his nemesis, the Blue Beast¡­ Chen Qi quickly scanned through these documents. Although most of the text was encrypted, part of the research content could still be inferred. Simply put, it involved using materials from the cracks to cause mutations in sea beasts and humans. According to Shell Country law, unless one was a fourth-rank Cup Phase Transcendent, research on biological fusion and mutations was strictly prohibited. Upon seeing these research documents, Levin swallowed hard. These research documents were the real treasure on this island, a treasure buried for over twenty years! Does he understand these documents¡­ Levin¡¯s heart began to pound: ¡°Captain, these documents¡­¡± ¡°These documents could be sold to the Blood Blade Pirate Group, the Sea God Pirate Group, or even the Black Whale Pirate Group. Any of them would be enough to exchange for a Skill Card of a release technique.¡± Chen Qi spoke preemptively. Undoubtedly, these documents were absolutely qualified as a treasure. With the Crack Tide approaching, just this one document was enough to attract competition from numerous parties. Even though it was banned, both the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group had conducted extensive research. The value of these documents was enough for a pirate group to nurture an ordinary person into a third-order Transcendent. No wonder some players could rise through ranks by relying on this treasure! But how did Levin get hold of the whereabouts of these documents? Chen Qi had a vague sense of foreboding: ¡°Levin.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°How did you know about this?¡± Levin swallowed hard: ¡°Captain, sir, I am a freelance Hunter. It was a chance encounter. While on a mission to find a cat, I ran into an old man who claimed to be the former deputy leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group and a former Navy admiral. He hoped I could dig out these documents and deliver them to the current leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡­ He told me that, aside from that piece of paper, everything else was my reward.¡± Navy admiral¡­ Chen Qi looked at Levin. This kid stumbled upon a fortuitous encounter. Levin raised his hand obediently: ¡°Although it sounds ridiculous, I really met a powerful legendary old man. Unfortunately, he was already withering away, his body long invaded by crack disease, unable to move an inch. So he entrusted me, and then he died, leaving nothing behind. The Blood Blade Pirate Group hates deceivers and is ferocious. I suspected the old man might be tricking me and feared the pirates would fight me for the treasure, so I wanted to find someone to dig it up first, to verify its authenticity¡­¡± Chen Qi thought briefly. Even a Fourth Rank Legend could not escape the erosion of time. Even if they did not fall to the Lantern Death God, they might become incapacitated for life due to diseases brought by the cracks. Like the Flower Witch, even if she advanced to Fourth Rank Legend, she could remain bedridden for life due to the Blood Flower disease. Levin raised his hand: ¡°I swear, Captain, if I lied even a single sentence, may I be struck by Storm Thunder and tortured to death by the four strong men of Black Mine City!¡± He wasn¡¯t lying¡­ Chen Qi smiled faintly and asked: ¡°Is there anything else you want to say?¡± Levin took a deep breath and gathered his courage: ¡°Well, sir, there¡¯s one more thing¡­¡± Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Say it.¡± Levin spoke with effort: ¡°Sir, although this is just my personal speculation, if we traverse this sea area, we might be pursued by the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group. Recently, they seem to be stationed in this region. Our return journey might be quite unsafe!!¡± Levin¡¯s palms were sweating. His intuition told him he was in extreme danger now. The wind blew over the deserted island from afar. ¡°I know.¡± Chen Qi stood up. As they sailed towards this island, the radar on his ship faintly detected a dangerous aura. ¡°It seems we¡¯re not particularly lucky¡­¡± Chen Qi looked into the distance. On the horizon at dusk, he seemed to hear the roar of warships and the cries of predators from beneath the sea. Chapter 221 - 221 - 195: Reuniting with the Blood Blade Pirate Group Chapter 221 ¨C 195: Reuniting with the Blood Blade Pirate Group Roar¡ª The sea breeze, carrying the scent of blood, blew from afar, lightly piercing the skin of the two men. Chen Qi and Levin simultaneously looked up, their gazes landing on the golden horizon line at dusk. A huge flag, soaked in blood, slowly rose from the sea¡¯s surface. The entire ship was covered with rust-streaked steel, with scalding steam constantly billowing from both sides of the vessel. On either side of the ship hung two rust-covered great battle-axes. It surged across the ocean like a massive, ferocious bear, stirring up waves upon waves, rushing towards them with great force! ¡°The Blood Blade Pirate Group, the warship ¡¯Blood Axe¡¯!¡± Levin¡¯s mouth twitched, and he immediately kicked the freshly unearthed safe back with his foot. This was the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s first-class warship, equipped with a defense system, steam cannons, and radar surveillance systems, designed specifically for naval combat! ¡°Captain, they couldn¡¯t possibly be coming for us, could they?¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Levin couldn¡¯t help but step backward. Without doubt, they were the target of this military vessel. This class of naval vessel was capable of contending with the regional sea tyrants, even clashing briefly with the Abyssal Pillars. It wouldn¡¯t matter if they were two second-tier Transcendents; even if a hundred Levins were cloned right then, they would stand no chance against a military vessel! ¡°Run!¡± Levin kept retreating. Then, almost at the exact moment he turned his head, a small red dot targeted Levin¡¯s neck. Boom! Accompanied by a heavy boom, a flaming cannonball, like a fierce meteor, streaked across the sky, hurtling towards the two of them! A wave of intense heat passed over the men in an instant¡­ The entire desolate island was torn apart by this cannonball, which ripped a scorching gash through it. This ship was indeed ferocious¡­ Chen Qi shielded his face from the sparks that were flying towards him. In the distance, thick smoke billowed from the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s heavy cannons, like the gaping maw of a gluttonous beast! Done for¡­ Levin watched the towering flames ignite before him. The Blood Axe had appeared in recent news, defeating as many as ten ships through its formidable defenses and overwhelming firepower during a skirmish between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group. This was a ship with a terrifying track record! Levin¡¯s hands shook uncontrollably. Even a powerful third-tier Transcendent would find it difficult to face a warship alone. The Blood Blade Pirate Group had them in their sights! Was there still time to run? Moreover, what worried Levin the most was the captain standing beside him, dressed in strange garb. The Blood Blade Pirate Group surely wouldn¡¯t spare any monster on the high seas. Without doubt, the captain beside him would be treated as an evil spirit and dealt with, and being associated with this monster, he too would be deemed an accomplice and meet a shared demise. Levin pleaded desperately: ¡°Captain, what should we do? It seems we¡¯ve provoked the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s wrath!¡± Heavy cannons, Fire Dragon¡ªChen Qi also began to worry. The current situation had exceeded his expectations. Although his houseboat was incredibly fast, it lacked a defense system. If it faced the military vessel¡¯s cannons directly, they would have no choice but to flee in disarray. Could run¡­ Of course, that was only if the other side had just one ship. Hard to run, though¡­ Chen Qi mused silently. Clearly, the two of them were now within the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s artillery firing range. The previous cannon blast was a warning; if they showed any intention of fleeing, the heavy cannons would surely crush the boat and them into dust. However, this might also be an opportunity¡­ Chen Qi looked at the naval base research documents in his hand. There could be no more suitable buyer for these research documents than the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Of course, all this assumed that both parties were willing to communicate normally. ¡°Captain, Captain, aren¡¯t we going to run¡­¡± Levin said urgently. At this moment, as a young man who had just graduated and set out to seek adventure, he was completely terrified by the situation at hand. ¡°Calm down, Levin, let¡¯s talk to them first,¡± Chen Qi advised, all the while preparing to activate Yu Huo¡¯s bloom at any moment. Talk to them¡­ Levin swallowed hard. As an average adventurer, he seemed to have no choice but to rely on this oddly dressed captain. Boom! Boom! The Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ship abruptly stopped in front of their small houseboat, its size easily four times larger than that of the houseboat. At the bow, a one-eyed gun master stood, aiming a two-meter-long sniper rifle at Chen Qi with a ferocious look, saying: ¡°You two, what business do you have on this long-abandoned island? Looking for death, perhaps?¡± Not only that, but other heavily armored pirates also gathered at the bow, looking at the two of them as if they were prey. The Blood Blade Pirate Group sure is intimidating¡­ Chen Qi was about to speak. But who knew that the next second, Levin stepped up in front of Chen Qi and pointed at the one-eyed gun master above, saying: ¡°Do you know who you¡¯re talking to? Keep your mouth clean!¡± The one-eyed gun master immediately got angry: ¡°You motherfuckers, I gave you a chance to talk, and now you¡¯re pushing your luck!¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi glanced at Levin. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Levin had already taken out his steam chainsaw knife, boldly standing in front of him! Then, he secretly winked at Chen Qi. Leave the rest to me, Captain¡­ Levin hinted, confidently moving forward. This kid¡¯s got guts, Chen Qi observed Levin¡¯s performance quietly. Talking to these pirates with too much politeness would not be a good choice. Showing a certain degree of danger was necessary to keep the conversation going. Levin mustered his courage, realizing that to survive, he needed to bare his fangs. ¡°I¡¯ll have you know, I¡¯m from the Bonfire¡­¡± ¡°Bonfire what?¡± The one-eyed gun master demanded. ¡­Energy Company, Levin¡¯s words reached his lips, but he couldn¡¯t bring himself to say them. On the one hand, it was his pride at stake; as someone who had fled his family because of a broken-off arranged marriage, he didn¡¯t want to rely on Bonfire Energy¡¯s influence. On the other hand, standing before him was none other than one of the four emperors, the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Was the backing of Bonfire Energy Company really going to be of any use? As collaborators with the navy, was it likely they¡¯d be captured the next second and have their heads chopped off by an axe on the pirate ship? Levin was about to speak with newfound courage. However, the next second, the one-eyed gun master cursed: ¡°You two, if you were from the Black Whale Group or the navy, you¡¯d be dead by now. But if you¡¯re from Bonfire Energy Company, I might let you live a little longer!¡± ¡°Remember, this sea area! It belongs to the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and no one can disrespect us here!¡± The one-eyed gun master pulled the trigger and furiously fired a shot at Levin¡¯s shoulder. Bang! ¡°?¡± The one-eyed gun master¡¯s hand trembled slightly as he fired. Levin was slow, but the captain beside him, without even moving, blocked the bullet for him. At this moment, he noticed a small, ethereal tentacle extend from the dim clothing, like a thin snake, gently biting off the bullet. Chen Qi raised his head and said coldly: ¡°Does the Blood Blade Pirate Group, which prides itself on being the former navy admiral¡¯s troops, have no manners at all?¡± ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± On the chair at the center of the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s deck, a middle-aged and brawny man clad in a wolf¡¯s pelt and covered in blood lightly moved his finger and opened his eyes. Chapter 222 - 222 - 196: Kuang Sha in the Sea Chapter 222 ¨C 196: Kuang Sha in the Sea ¡°` Bang! Bang! ¡°Tentacles¡­ Sea God Pirate Group¡­¡± The monocular gunman, out of fear, switched to more powerful armor-piercing bullets and aimed the gun at Chen Qi¡¯s head, pulling the trigger once again. ¡°Stop.¡± A dull roar, like a command that could not be defied, echoed around the warship. Almost the instant the monocular gunman pulled the trigger, his hand was twisted off by an invisible Qi Power, then violently spiraled and fell to the ground. ¡°Big brother Fenrir¡­¡± The monocular gunman turned his head in disbelief to look at his big brother. ¡°Step back.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Fenrir got up from his chair and walked to the bow of the ship. At that moment, the others from the Blood Blade Pirate Group also exchanged glances before obediently retreating behind Fenrir. The mad wolf Fenrir, to think that he would encounter¡­ Chen Qi looked towards the person cloaked in wolf garb aboard the ship. This was an important figure on the high seas and a key figure for starting the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s storyline. Although he was only a Third-tier Transcendent, he was very famous within the Blood Blade Pirate Group, not only because he was the childhood friend of the group¡¯s leader but also the adopted son of the previous captain of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. As such, Fenrir was born for battle and was a fighting fanatic. As a Third-tier Transcendent skilled in combat, Fenrir boasted the terrifying record of defeating five other Third-tier Transcendents single-handedly while being ambushed. Previously, when Chen Qi was on Sea Flower Island looking for the Flower Witch, he had encountered Fenrir once. He and the Blade Witch Little Red Riding Hood were a common combination on the high seas. But now, on this ship, there seemed to be no Little Red Riding Hood. Moreover, at this moment, the young executive of the Blood Blade Pirate Group had bloodshot eyes, a heavy beard, and his clothes were stained with mottled bloodstains, adding a lot of ruggedness to his appearance. With the Blood Blade Pirate Group leaderless and the Blood Lady in tears every day, the situation was a fatal blow to the entire pirate group. The lives and families of thousands behind the Blood Blade Pirate Group were on the brink of becoming corpses in the vast sea¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his chin. His reputation was not good on the high seas. If this Third-tier Transcendent attacked him, even with the aid of the deep-sea Water Elves, it would be very difficult for him to escape his wolf claws. This was a monster that lived for combat and hunting! Chen Qi felt slightly uneasy. If Fenrir, driven by his desire to fight, engaged him in battle, it would be a very bad situation. Fenrir¡¯s voice was exceptionally heavy: ¡°It¡¯s really lucky, I never expected to actually meet the infamous Black Hunter from the newspapers, this is indeed our fortune.¡± Black Hunter? Who? The captain beside me? Levin was confused, he was the type who liked to look at the Miss Sisters in the Witch Times, paying no attention to the Dove Times. Chen Qi slowly spoke up: ¡°It¡¯s really lucky that I could encounter the mad wolf of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. So, is there something you wish to discuss?¡± Lucky, are we? We don¡¯t feel fortunate¡­ Fenrir took a light step forward: ¡°This is a misunderstanding. Recently, the Black Whale Group has been digging for treasure at a nearby abandoned naval base. Therefore, at first, we thought you were from the Black Whale Group, since only the Black Whale Blood can make the flying fish on the high seas show such a strange posture. I apologize. Now it seems that this was just a misunderstanding, a mistake made by us.¡± An apology, a misunderstanding, not wanting to continue the fight¡­ Chen Qi looked up in a slightly puzzled manner. The true man, known for his courage, Fenrir, was actually making an apology? And to him, a notorious monster at that. Even if the Blood Blade Pirate Group was facing difficulties, they would surely not want to recruit a monster. His reputation was not one that invited respect. In most cases, when facing a monster, Fenrir would pick up his Blood Blade and engage in a fight to the death. Fenrir continued speaking: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, we are willing to help you through this tough situation, but now I have a very important question for you.¡± ¡°` Having overcome a difficult situation, the key¡­ Chen Qi temporarily suppressed the questions in his heart: ¡°Ask.¡± Fenrir slowly began to speak: sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What is your relationship with the Flower Witch?¡± Asking this¡­ Chen Qi vaguely understood something: ¡°A very good friend.¡± A friend, huh¡­ Fenrir¡¯s utterly exhausted face tried to squeeze out a hint of a smile as he continued: ¡°The Blood Blade Pirate Group is known for repaying favors. Recently, during our battles against the Black Whale Gang, we were aided by a passing, gluttonous witch. Although we couldn¡¯t see her face clearly, based on her magic, there¡¯s no doubt that she was the legendary Flower Witch.¡± ¡°The Flower Witch?¡± Chen Qi asked, puzzled. Fenrir said quietly: ¡°Yes, she helped us drive away the Black Pig Shark and even asked us if there were any good dining ships near Black Mine City, persistently asking over ten times.¡± Is that so¡­ Chen Qi smiled slightly. Even though his own reputation was not good, now, thanks to the efforts of the Ice Demon Pirate Group and the Flower Witch herself, the Flower Witch¡¯s reputation was getting better and better. And as someone who had accomplished great things with the Flower Witch, his terrible reputation also garnered a moment of respect. ¡°Do you know where she went?¡± Chen Qi asked. Fenrir spread his hands and said: ¡°Sorry, we¡¯re not sure. Although the Witch suffered serious injuries, she refused our help and quickly vanished over the sea. The Blood Blade Pirate Group always repays its debts, Mr. Black Hunter. If you see the Witch again, please be sure to convey our gratitude for her assistance and our hope to see her again.¡± The Blood Blade Pirate Group is also looking for the Flower Witch¡­ Chen Qi shook his head inwardly. At that moment, Fenrir looked towards the distant sea and raised his hand: ¡°Alright, Mr. Black Hunter, as a form of assistance, please follow our ship. We will escort you and help you leave this area of the sea.¡± Upon hearing Fenrir¡¯s response, Levin breathed a sigh of relief. The legendary Fenrir, far from killing him, was actually willing to protect them. Although Levin had no idea what Chen Qi had done, he felt extraordinarily grateful. ¡°Escort us?¡± Chen Qi looked at Fenrir with suspicion. Fenrir, exhausted, stretched out his hand: ¡°Have you not sensed that killing intent, Black Hunter? We have become the prey of a massive beast.¡± Fenrir chuckled. It seemed that this Black Hunter, just like him, wasn¡¯t too perceptive. Killing intent? Where¡¯s that coming from? Why didn¡¯t I sense it? Chen Qi followed Fenrir¡¯s gaze towards the distance. There, a lone, quietly drifting small boat could be seen. Beneath the tiny boat, its outline was faintly discernible in the weak sunlight, resembling a solitary, dark boulder. And in this tranquil territory, a surge undercurrent flowed. It was the domain of the Black Pig Shark. The Black Pig Shark, the ruler of this sea region, was lurking right below the ship¡¯s shadow. Its massive and robust body covered in a deep black skin seemed to swallow all light. It was the masterpiece carefully studied by the Black Whale Group! The overlord of this place! Even separated by thousands of meters, the bloodthirsty beast aura of the Black Pig Shark still heavily pressed upon everyone present. Fenrir raised his hand, signaling the crew to start the engine: ¡°Black Hunter, your mini ship can¡¯t withstand the hunt of the Black Whale Gang. My advice is to abandon your ship right now.¡± Boom! Boom! The battle ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group emitted a great deal of steam as the drummer fiercely struck up a battle song! Fenrir raised his bloodied arm: ¡°Black Hunter, join us. To survive, run with all your might!¡± Chapter 223 - 223 - 197 Beast Tamer Chapter 223 ¨C 197 Beast Tamer ¡°Black Pig Shark! That sea monster that has annihilated countless ships!¡± Levin was utterly confused; he just wanted a simple treasure hunt, so why did he encounter so many monsters? ¡°Get on the ship.¡± Chen Qi patted Levin and immediately boarded his houseboat and started the engine. Unwilling to abandon his own ship¡­ Fenrir also waved his hand, signaling the crew to return to their stations. In the Crack Sea of today, if one wants to survive, as a captain, one must be prepared to forsake his own ship, even if that ship cost a lifetime of savings, even if losing that ship would turn your life from heaven to hell. Hesitate for a moment, and you¡¯ll become one of the countless corpses under the sea. In this Crack Sea, as long as you are not dead, there is always a chance to rise again. The Black Hunter¡­ Fenrir did not try to stop Chen Qi. Now, there was no time for talk. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Afar, on a lonely little boat, a shark tamer, emaciated and clothed in tattered rags, gently waved his fishing rod: ¡°Dinner¡¯s ready, Pig Shark.¡± Boom! In an instant, the Pig Shark¡¯s wide and powerful fins began to move, stirring up violent waves with each motion. Fenrir¡¯s resounding voice echoed across the sea: ¡°Activate the shield! Turn the bow, cannoneers, fire! Gunners, initiate a strafing run! Aim for the Pig Shark¡¯s head, give it a warm welcome!¡± The roar of cannon fire, dozens of heavy cannonballs trailing flames soared toward the Black Pig Shark, instantly producing huge waves on the sea surface. However, the Pig Shark was not severely hurt; it forcefully flicked its fins, quickly changing its direction, moving swiftly through the dense artillery fire. And as it drew closer to the Blood Axe ship, the Black Pig Shark gradually emerged from the surface, revealing its complete form¡ªfour robust fins, two tough wild boar tusks, and eyes that glowed faintly red. Those round, tiny eyes were filled with ferocity and disdain! Shark Leap! The Black Pig Shark erupted with a huge black aura, leaped out of the ocean violently, then opened its boar-like gape, aiming for the people on the Blood Blade Pirate ship. Boom! Under the massive impact, the Black Pig Shark¡¯s huge head smashed a giant pit on the deck; the Blood Axe Pirate ship¡¯s defense system was breached, crew members were severely injured, and the entire ship was on the verge of capsizing! It was at this moment¡­ Fenrir raised his hand: ¡°Don¡¯t retreat! Forward! Only blood and blade can carve out a chance for life!¡± Boom! Boom! Boom! With thunderous artillery fire, the Blood Blade Pirate crew drew their blades and fearlessly hacked at the Pig Shark¡¯s massive body. For a time, the sea surface was filled with flashing blades and continuous cannon fire, the deafening shouts and artillery noise intermingling. Boom! Boom! The Black Pig Shark unleashed its wild instincts, opening its fangs wide, smashing anyone in its path, then raising its massive head, aiming for the space below the deck. Pig Shark Bomb! This beast, damn it, still has a brain, intending to destroy the ship¡¯s power system¡­ Fenrir pressed forward quickly, drawing the Wolf Pack Greatsword from behind, a black-furred Gray Wolf formed from Qi Power appeared behind him. Qi Power Transformation! Blade. Grey Wolf Slash! All of Fenrir¡¯s Qi Power followed the greatsword as he swung it, a black Gray Wolf formed from Qi Power fiercely charged at the black-furred Gray Wolf. Boom! Accompanied by a deafening sound, the huge body of the Black Pig Shark, as if bitten down by a giant wolf, fell back into the water. Fenrir looked over the ship covered in wounds; just one strike from the Black Pig Shark had caused the ship to emit a large amount of gunpowder smoke! Many were seriously injured! If this were to happen again, the entire Blood Axe ship would be at risk of sinking. And if a sinking occurred, all hundred people on his ship would become mere food wedged between the teeth of the sharks. Fortunately, they now had a chance to escape. Fenrir, standing at the bow of the ship, spat out a mouthful of blood qi: ¡°Black Hunter, as you can see, even a warship has no chance against the Black Pig Shark, for the sea has never been our domain!¡± ¡°Black Hunter, make sure to keep up closely!¡± Under the Crack Tide, Fenrir deeply understood that unless you are a Fourth Rank Legend, on this vast sea, you are ultimately nothing but an ant. Fenrir spat out a breath of blood qi, his arm uncontrollably trembling from exerting too much force. In the midst of this conversation, the Blood Blade pirate group had already turned their bow around and sped off toward the distant sea. The water elf crew member, wearing a skull, ran around frantically: ¡°Waku Waku (Master! I¡¯m scared!)¡± This Black Pig Shark was not right; in terms of power and ferocity, it far exceeded that of normal sea beasts¡­ Chen Qi also turned the ship around, following behind the Blood Blade pirate group. Most importantly, its attitude toward him was also very strange. Under Chen Qi¡¯s manipulation, the houseboat turned alongside the Blood Axe Pirate ship. ¡°Be careful, Black Hunter!¡± Fenrir roared loudly. However, almost in the next instant, a cannonball like a shooting star flew out from afar! This time, the target was Chen Qi¡¯s houseboat! Overload mode! Maximum speed! Chen Qi immediately activated the houseboat¡¯s overload mode and violently maneuvered the vessel, completing a drift on the sea with a surge of ghostly fires. Although his response was timely enough, the cannonball¡¯s residual force still left a deep scar on the hull of the houseboat. And at that moment, Chen Qi, through the window, also saw the enemy clearly. At the far end, a huge Black Whale flag fluttered in the sea breeze, as if proclaiming the victory song of this battle! A medium-sized Black Whale combat ship had its cannons aimed at them! ¡°Damn it! Have we been completely spotted?¡± Fenrir slammed his fist onto the deck in anger. If it were any other situation, the little boat in front would be nothing but their plaything. But now, behind them, the Black Pig Shark! If they stopped and turned around, they would surely become the playthings of the Black Pig Shark. Meanwhile, the shark tamer on the lone boat leisurely hummed a tune: ¡°No matter how strong the cannon fire, it cannot overpower the majesty of nature.¡± Saying so, the shark tamer rowed, setting his sights on Chen Qi¡¯s houseboat. The Black Hunter, who was the enemy responsible for killing his old friend, Kuang Sha. If not for Black Hunter and Flower Witch, his somewhat arrogant friend would have mastered the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking technique and achieved release! He had not expected to encounter this Hunter again. Revenge was at hand¡­ The shark tamer slowly extended his blood-drenched middle finger towards Chen Qi: ¡°Go, Black Pig Shark! Let them understand the power of the sea, the price to pay!¡± The target is me¡­ Chen Qi was startled. The shark tamer had abandoned the Blood Blade Pirate Group and was targeting him instead. Then, with a huge wave rising above the sea, the Black Pig Shark suddenly accelerated, charging at Chen Qi¡¯s boat with unimaginable speed. Deep Sea Affinity, no¡­ Chen Qi tried to remain as calm as possible, drawing out his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade. Something is wrong! Yu Huo unfolded! Unleash the Blade of Fury! Next instant, against Chen Qi¡¯s expectation, the Black Pig Shark opened its massive maw and ferociously bit towards him! Shadow Step! Chen Qi¡¯s feet fiercely retreated, dodging the huge impact by moving to the side. The massive beast, like a high-speed tram, flew past him. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, his hand holding the knife dripping with cold sweat. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Splash! The Black Pig Shark leaped over the boat and plunged back into the water. ¡°Quite rebellious, aren¡¯t you, little Pig Shark.¡± Chen Qi felt a momentary murderous intent from the Black Pig Shark, a fleeting fear, and the chains within the wound. Sea Beasts are dangerous because they are hunters of the sea, the embodiment of nature. Once you¡¯re in their sights, even a ship worth more than a hundred million Shell Coins could be reduced to nothing in an instant. Therefore, the vast majority of people are filled with fear towards Sea Beasts, and that includes even those who study Sea Beasts like crows. However, Chen Qi had never felt that fear. He swallowed hard, the tentacles on his clothes twisting excitedly. This was his first taste of fear in this new day world. ¡°Such a naughty fellow, attacking me¡­¡± Is it that my Deep Sea Affinity is not charming enough? No. Chen Qi shifted his gaze from the Black Pig Shark in the water to the shark tamer in the distance. He had not expected to encounter a Third Rank heart-to-heart Beast Tamer on the high seas, and moreover, one that could control a Black Pig Shark. The shark tamer felt Chen Qi¡¯s gaze, revealed his yellowing black teeth, and the corners of his mouth slightly lifted. Chapter 224 - 224 - 198: The Failed Beast Tamer Chapter 224 ¨C 198: The Failed Beast Tamer At this moment, the Black Pig Shark and the Black Whale Pirate Group¡¯s battleships formed a pincer attack! Someone had to pay the price of their life for there to be any chance of breaking out of this encirclement! Levin took out his shotgun, his eyes filled with despair: ¡°We¡¯re done.¡± Without the command of the number one Deep Sea Water Elf, they scattered in panic, those damned Black Pig Sharks daring to attack their masters! The whole houseboat was in chaos, and the situation of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was not looking good either. Behind Fenrir, the red-haired youngster said in a panic: ¡°Big brother Fenrir, we have no way out. We need a decoy team, and I¡¯m willing to be the bait!¡± Decoy¡­ Fenrir gripped his wolf tooth saber tightly. Soon, the Black Pig Shark would launch its next attack, and the Black Whale pirate ship would also start its next round of cannon fire. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Now, the best choice was to dispatch a squad capable of independent combat at sea to attract either the Black Whale pirate ship or the Black Pig Shark, buying time for them to escape. But ultimately, this required extremely strong individual sea combat capabilities. ¡°We need to organize at least ten people, all of whom must be Second-tier or above, with experience fighting Sea Beasts! And it would be best if all had the ability of Water Walking!¡± ¡°My sea combat ability is too weak, and our ships simply can¡¯t muster a force to resist the Black Whales¡­¡± Fenrir racked his brains, thinking. Who had strong sea combat abilities? The Black Hunter. Unless, the Black Hunter joined them! In the Sea Demon Gorge, the Black Hunter had demonstrated formidable sea combat abilities. If they had the Black Hunter¡¯s help, perhaps they really could break through the siege. However, as a price, at this moment, the Black Hunter would also have to abandon his ship! This ship burning with ghostly fires! But, was the Black Hunter really willing to sacrifice himself to become bait¡­ Fenrir turned his head again, prepared to seek Chen Qi¡¯s assistance. However, in the next moment, his pupils suddenly contracted. He saw Chen Qi standing on one foot at the ship¡¯s edge, tentacles behind him twisting excitedly, looking down from on high at the Black Pig Shark beneath the sea, as if he was admiring his prey. Killing intent¡­ Fenrir was startled, for in the Black Hunter¡¯s eyes, he saw not the fear he expected. Moreover, most crucially, the Black Pig Shark, which should have continued its attack, was retreating nonstop, issuing warning roars incessantly! Was the Black Pig Shark¡­ afraid? Fenrir couldn¡¯t help but grip his saber more tightly. ¡°Black Hunter, please listen to me¡­¡± ¡°Fenrir, have your crew block the cannonballs. Next, all of you follow my commands, and I¡¯ll take care of this big fellow in the sea.¡± ¡°????¡± Fenrir was stunned; the other party was actually trying to wrest control from him! ¡°Number three, stop the ship now!¡± ¡°Vaku Vaku (As you command! Master!)¡± Number three, growing smarter recently, slowed down the ship. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi jumped down from the ship into the sea breeze, standing lightly atop the sea surface. Now, having mastered Sea Walking, he no longer needed the Water Elf¡¯s version of Water Walking to tread upon this vast ocean. Chen Qi stood firmly on the sea¡¯s surface, ripples emanating under his feet, his pitch-black cloak dancing with the waves as if merging with the roiling sea. ¡°Leaping off the boat voluntarily¡­¡± At this moment, Fenrir was completely stunned by the scene before him. What kind of joke was this? The sea was the domain of Sea Beasts, and humans could only compete with Sea Beasts because they had ships. The pride of Mages, Sea Walking, was like a baby¡¯s crawl compared to the incomparable speed of the Black Pig Shark in the sea. To voluntarily fall onto the sea surface was to willingly disarm oneself. Chen Qi flicked his long knife. It might have seemed rash, but this ocean ¨C this was his ideal battlefield. Right now, the utility of Deep Sea Affinity was not affinity but a threat. In Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, the Black Pig Shark was not so dangerous. The fear of the deep sea had not stopped working. Rather, it had been overshadowed. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes burned with the fire of battle. This was probably his first encounter in the New Day world with a proper Beast Tamer, this T0 popular profession from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! Among Beast Tamers, the most common was the bond-based approach: Third Rank abilities of the Beast Tamer included Bond Contracts, which allowed one to sign contracts with favored pets, perceive the pet¡¯s consciousness, telepathically convey one¡¯s thoughts to the pet, enhance the pet with one¡¯s own abilities, and allow the pet to have more possibilities. Through continuous adventures, the pet would grow stronger and actively protect its master. By the Fourth Rank, one could even enable the pet to undergo an evolution beyond limits. But in addition to this, Beast Tamers had many other, more sinister paths, such as the control-based approach, that involved various methods to strengthen Bond Contracts into Control Contracts. Especially when facing powerful ferocious beasts, the conventional bond-based approach was utterly useless. Only chains and restraints could compel these terrifying creatures. The Black Pig Shark had been bound by chains, giving it the courage to initiate an attack on Chen Qi. Chen Qi moved forward steadily, the long knife gently gliding over the water¡¯s surface. Although the control-based approach may seem powerful, it hides a significant flaw. That is, the control-based approach often involves implanting a special chain within the beast¡¯s body for control. Once the chain is destroyed, the Beast Tamer¡¯s contract becomes practically worthless. And the statuses of master and pet were about to be reversed in an instant. Chen Qi had just seen chains soaked in blood protruding from the wound of the Black Pig Shark. The opponent had buried controlling chains deep inside the Black Pig Shark¡¯s body. He had to make the Black Pig Shark understand who was the true master of this sea region. Interesting, instead of retreating, he even dares to move forward¡­ the Shark Tamer silently extended his five fingers: ¡°The old man is really looked down upon, isn¡¯t he? Fear not, Pig Shark, crush him!¡± ¡°Roar!¡± The Black Pig Shark let out a massive cry of agony, its eyes redder than ever! It opened its gaping maw and, under an irrefutable command, charged towards Chen Qi, with massive waves rising from the ocean like a colossal sea train! This was one of the Black Pig Shark¡¯s most powerful moves! Pig Shark Train! Chen Qi did not retreat in the slightest. The moment the Pig Shark, fearing the attack on him, showed fear, its Beast Tamer had already lost control over it. As the Pig Shark neared him, Chen Qi exhaled gently, his hand subtly turning as he stepped forward, with pitch-black flames igniting at the tip of his blade. Yu Huo erupts! Embrace the Fury Blade! Shadow Blade Slash, Big Spiral! The blade caught fire with huge black flames, and the tentacles on Chen Qi¡¯s clothes, like numerous spider arms, pierced into the Pig Shark¡¯s skin, forming a swift Helical Slash in combination with his body and blade. As his body rotated with the blade, in a matter of mere moments, ten Helical Slashes landed on the Pig Shark¡¯s body. The vast black flames, like relentless spiral blades, tore open the Pig Shark¡¯s wounds, along with the chains inside, fiercely ripping them apart. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi let out a breath, the flames diminishing with his exhalation. It was over¡­ he silently turned back, wiping the shark blood from his face, and walked towards his cabin boat. The Pig Shark collapsed onto the sea surface in an instant. From afar, the Shark Tamer, shocked by the scene, couldn¡¯t believe it¡ªhis Black Pig Shark¡¯s strongest move, Pig Shark Train, had actually been avoided! Still, he stretched out his blood-drenched fingers. The Black Hunter had some skills, but that power was far from being able to defeat his Black Pig Shark; his Black Pig Shark was very strong and could not possibly be hurt by a blade¡­ Bang! ¡°Waku Waku (Water Bomb)!¡± Before the Shark Tamer could issue his controlling command, he was ambushed with a close-range Water Bomb by Water Elf No. 4, blasting him straight into the sea. The Shark Tamer reached out his hand. ¡°Ora Ora!¡± Water Elf No. 4 forcefully smashed the Shark Tamer into the sea. ¡°I, I¡­¡± The Shark Tamer struggled in the sea, fiercely grabbing Water Elf No. 4 and tossing it back into the water. ¡°Damnit, a mere Water Elf dares attack me.¡± Then, he struggled to crawl back onto the boat, ready to drive the Black Pig Shark once again. Now, he wanted everyone to feel the Black Pig Shark¡¯s rage, the fury of the sea! And the moment he lifted his head, the Black Pig Shark had already turned around, those crimson eyes targeting him. The Shark Tamer felt an intense killing intent in an instant. ¡°I am your master! Mas¡ª¡± Bang! Before the Shark Tamer could finish, accompanied by a huge wave, he was already in the massive maw of the Black Pig Shark. Crunch! Blood splattered across the sea. The shackles had been lifted¡­ In regular circumstances, making the Black Pig Shark break free from control would require a deeper strike. However, the Black Pig Shark, the moment it saw Chen Qi, had already started frantically struggling to break free from the Shark Tamer¡¯s shackles, trying to find Chen Qi for a hug. And the moment it attacked Chen Qi, it had already begun to repent, to feel fear. So fragile, it was over just like that¡­ Chen Qi silently turned back and walked towards the ship. One should know that a Third Rank Beast Tamer from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom possesses the strength to wrestle with dragons. This Shark Tamer, was easily taken down by a Deep Sea Water Bomb from a Water Elf, and had no power to fight back against the Black Pig Shark. Being a Beast Tamer, he didn¡¯t even have basic combat abilities, couldn¡¯t even control his own pet, unacceptable¡­ commented Chen Qi, a professional Beast Tamer. Indeed, there is a huge gap between the Beast Tamers of Shell Country and those from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. The Shark Tamer¡¯s taming technique was formless, meaning less, he might as well practice in his next life. Chen Qi stowed away the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade and then slowly walked back to his cabin boat on the waves. At that moment, Fenrir at the bow of the ship and the crew of the Blood Blade Pirate Group were dumbfounded. What just happened? Why is the Shark Tamer gone? Why did the Black Pig Shark turn around? Why can the Black Hunter be so calm? Isn¡¯t it said in the newspapers? Flower Witch on top, Black Hunter below, right? They did not know how to express their feelings at the moment, how to organize their words, how to describe the Black Hunter¡¯s manipulation. Only Levin instinctively exclaimed: ¡°Fuck!¡± Chapter 225 - 225 - 199: Cooperation with the Blood Blade Pirate Group (Parts 1 and 2 Combined) Chapter 225 ¨C 199: Cooperation with the Blood Blade Pirate Group (Parts 1 and 2 Combined) Levin exclaimed: ¡°Captain, that was incredibly fierce!¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although he had long felt that the captain was no ordinary person, he had never imagined that the captain would dare to dive into the sea and confront the Black Pig Shark head-on in fierce combat. In the end, he even defeated the bloodthirsty behemoth with a Spiral Slash. Fenrir was even more bewildered, as he had just been considering ¡°noble sacrifice,¡± ¡°sea battle squad,¡± ¡°breaking through the encirclement,¡± and ¡°last words.¡± Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the shark tamer was dead, and the Black Pig Shark had fled. Compared to the simple-minded Levin, Fenrir had many more thoughts swirling in his head. For example, why did the Black Pig Shark flee? Why did it attack its own master? And why did it feel fear? In Fenrir¡¯s eyes, the Hunter who debuted alongside the Witch became even more enigmatic. But no matter what, the Black Pig Shark was defeated! Vanquished by the hands of the Black Hunter! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Fenrir boldly announced: ¡°Black Hunter! Thank you!¡± Fenrir¡¯s originally exhausted face suddenly filled with confidence, and then, he turned his gaze toward the distant Black Whale ship. Suddenly, the previously threatening Black Whale ship quickly stowed its flag and turned its bow. The tides of attack and defense had changed! Mainly because the Black Pig Shark had fled, their support vessels could only obediently run away. Fenrir loudly commanded: ¡°Don¡¯t let those guys get back safely, fire the cannons! Blast their arses!¡± Without the Black Pig Shark, the distant Black Whale Group warship was nothing but a toy for the Blood Axe ship. Boom! Boom! Boom! Dozens of cannonballs were fired, making the distant Black Whale Group warship flee in disarray. In this way, without the pursuit of the Black Pig Shark, the Blood Axe Pirate Ship triumphantly advanced and finally reached the territory belonging to their Blood Blade Pirate Group. ¡­ ¡­ An hour later, five warships gathered beside the Blood Axe ship and the houseboat. Near Black Mine City, there are many islands under the Blood Blade Pirate Group, as well as a large number of their ships. Upon receiving the ¡°support¡± command, they immediately headed for this location to cover Fenrir¡¯s ship. Fenrir waved from the Blood Axe ship, explaining to the captains who arrived for support: ¡°No need! The Black Pig Shark has already run away! That damned shark tamer is also dead!¡± The Black Pig Shark fleeing in panic, a beast that dared to withstand cannon fire¡­ The captains were stunned, wanting to know the specifics of the event. On the bounty board of Black Mine City, who knows how many bounty orders there are for the Black Pig Shark and shark tamers. The defeat of the Black Pig Shark that long plagued Black Mine City is certainly big news! However, at the moment, Fenrir had no mood to explain these things but simply declared loudly: ¡°A great victory!¡± As the danger subsided, everyone began to slow down their ships. And Fenrir brought out a cup of fine liquor, raising it towards the adjacent houseboat: ¡°You two! Now that we have achieved a great victory, how about a drink?¡± Chen Qi stood atop the houseboat, facing the sea breeze, looking toward the drink in Fenrir¡¯s hand. Although the Blood Blade Pirate Group retained many pirate practices, they placed great importance on comradeship. Especially Fenrir, as an officer of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, would never mistreat their friends. Even if he were a monster from the newspapers. Chen Qi had the Water Elf No. 3 control the speed of the ship, and he and Levin boarded the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ship. At that moment, a one-eyed gunner with a severed palm brought out a cup of fine liquor: ¡°Enjoy, you two! This is a strong spirit brewed from Dewdrop Roses grown on Flower Island for ten years, not only can it heal wounds but also bolster one¡¯s energy!¡± The one-eyed gunner appeared somewhat uncomfortable as he handed the drink to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the drink and had a sip. Being a Transcendent with the Blade Phase, Fenrir curiously asked: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, why did you dare to face the Black Pig Shark alone? And how did you make the Black Pig Shark flee in such panic? Do you, perhaps, possess a domineering presence that instills fear in sea beasts? And that slash of yours, how exactly did it defeat the Black Pig Shark?¡± Fenrir was full of questions. Although Chen Qi¡¯s Spiral Slash was powerful, the Black Pig Shark was tough-skinned and thick-fleshed. Logically, the power of that strike should not have exceeded his Gray Wolf Slash. But in terms of effect, it far surpassed his technique. Could it be that I have misjudged¡­ Fenrir was filled with doubts. This drink is so sweet¡­ Chen Qi explained: ¡°My Spiral Slash is not very powerful, however, the Black Pig Shark was controlled by the shark tamer, and inside it, there were chains¡­¡± Chen Qi detailed the tactics he had used to defeat the Black Pig Shark to Fenrir. Those Beast Tamers with very low combat abilities on their own were easy to beat once you found the right approach. ¡°Chains, backlash, I see, I had thought that your blade contained even more terrifying power,¡± Fenrir realized. Fenrir seldom encountered Beast Tamers from Shell Country, and this was his first time facing such a situation. He had not expected that it was possible to attack the chains inside the body, allowing the Black Pig Shark to break free from its bonds. Is this the power of knowledge¡­ Fenrir was particularly moved, realizing that the Black Hunter, although depicted as a mere monster in the newspapers, was actually quite knowledgeable in reality. Chen Qi humbly said: ¡°I was able to repel the Black Pig Shark largely thanks to the wound on its body. Without that bright red wound, I could not have defeated the Black Pig Shark so quickly.¡± ¡°The wound¡­¡± Fenrir laughed heartily: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, so that¡¯s it, that wound was inflicted by the Flower Witch. You two are indeed partners who have collaborated for a long time.¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Qi drank the red wine. Chapter 226 - 226 - 199: Cooperation with the Blood Blade Pirate Group (Part 2 Combined) Chapter 226 ¨C 199: Cooperation with the Blood Blade Pirate Group (Part 2 Combined) He had always thought that the wound on the Black Pig Shark was caused by Fenrir. Unexpectedly, it was actually caused by the little witch, Fen. In other words, he and the Flower Witch had accidentally completed a close cooperation. At this moment, Fenrir lifted his head and said heartily, ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, you and your partner, the Flower Witch, have really helped us a lot. To be honest, the Blood Blade Pirate Group has long wanted to cooperate with you two.¡± ¡°Cooperate?¡± Chen Qi looked at his backpack card. Taking advantage of this moment, he thought it was a good opportunity to sell the encrypted research blueprints he had just obtained to the Blood Blade Pirate Group. He couldn¡¯t decipher the encrypted texts of the blueprints with his own strength alone. Fenrir ordered the one-eyed gunman, Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Go, bring out the Blood Blade and the gold from our Blood Blade Pirate Group.¡± The one-eyed gunman walked into the cabin and quickly returned with gold coins worth ten million shell coins, along with a blood-red dagger. ¡°Sir,¡± The one-eyed gunman bent over and handed over the items. Chen Qi accepted the gold coins and the dagger. [Spotted Blood Blade Nature Form: Blade Description: A craft made from B-grade crack blade stones, a symbol of high status in the Blood Blade Pirate Group. With this small blade, one can receive assistance from the Blood Blade Pirate Group.] Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but be astonished. Although it was just a dagger, the actual difficulty of its creation was very high, and the raw materials used were extremely expensive. This dagger was usually only given to officers of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. In other words, with this dagger, the Blood Blade Pirate Group, one of the Four Great Pirate Groups, would no longer be an enemy on the sea. And his sea voyages would become much smoother. He could even command most members of the Blood Blade Pirate Group directly with this dagger. On the player forums, the only way to obtain this dagger was to continuously earn contributions and then complete the officer tasks of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Unexpectedly, the other party had given it to him so easily¡­ Chen Qi accepted the Blood Blade. Now, the Blood Blade Pirate Group really needed allies. Otherwise, with the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s style, they wouldn¡¯t cooperate with a notoriously bad deep-sea monster. And especially not one known for causing trouble everywhere. Chen Qi noticed that many people on the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ship were still afraid of him, afraid of being entangled by his tentacles. It was all Pei Lu¡¯s fault. Reputation¡­ Chen Qi really wanted to teach Pei Lu a lesson now. Fenrir, recalling the White Dove newspaper¡¯s report, still said heartily, ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, I always speak my mind. As long as you and the Flower Witch don¡¯t threaten the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and as long as you don¡¯t harm our members or innocent civilians, our Blood Blade Pirate Group is willing to offer you any help! From now on, the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ships are your ships! The brothers of the Blood Blade Pirate Group are your brothers!¡± S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Thank you.¡± Chen Qi accepted the status-symbolic dagger, ¡°Fenrir, do you have anything else to say?¡± At this moment, Fenrir¡¯s face held a trace of hesitation. Fenrir shook his head but still spoke, ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, actually, a friend of mine needs the help of the legendary Flower Witch, but our sincerity alone doesn¡¯t seem to move the Flower Witch. Even though we¡¯ve shown enough friendliness, the Flower Witch remains very cautious. After severely injuring the Black Pig Shark, she disappeared from this sea instantly. If possible, I hope you can relay to the Flower Witch that we have news of other witches and hope to get her help. And as a reward, we are willing to offer any assistance!¡± ¡°Assistance¡­¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment. In the original plot, the Flower Witch had already cooperated with the Blood Blade Pirate Group to launch the first major event of Witch Sea, a liberation battle against the Black Glove of the Black Whale Group. And Fen, inheriting the liberation technique of the previous witch, would become famous across the sea. But because of his involvement, the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Flower Witch were not familiar with each other now. I don¡¯t even know the situation with the Flower Witch now¡­ Chen Qi nodded, ¡°I will.¡± Fenrir raised his glass, happy, and downed it in one gulp, ¡°Many thanks! From now on, for any matter, you can tell us, the Blood Blade Pirate Group!¡± Now, the Blood Blade Pirate Group was able to get the help of Black Hunter and the Flower Witch! It was a tremendous event! Soon, with a flushed face, Fenrir poured another glass of strong liquor, ¡°Brothers! From now on, Black Hunter is your big brother! Toast to him!¡± Everyone celebrated their escape from the Black Pig Shark¡¯s jaws. Chen Qi drank and took out a stack of blueprints, ¡°Fenrir, I have some blueprints here on navy research. If you¡¯re interested, you can buy these blueprints.¡± ¡°Blueprints?¡± Fenrir received the blueprints and quickly looked through them. Even though he didn¡¯t understand the encrypted language, he could tell from some formulas and diagrams of sea beasts that this was a valuable research blueprint. Fenrir¡¯s frown deepened, ¡°The navy is researching the evolution of distorted sea beasts. I thought all their research drafts were kept in the meteorological bureau¡¯s containment. I didn¡¯t expect any to be circulating outside!¡± The navy had conducted extensive sea beast research, but to manage these research blueprints, they even invited knowledge hunters capable of tracking information from the White Tower Federation. Chapter 227 - 227 - 199: Cooperation with Blood Blade Pirate Group (Parts 1 & 2 Combined) - Part 3 Chapter 227 ¨C 199: Cooperation with Blood Blade Pirate Group (Parts 1 & 2 Combined) ¨C Part 3 In this era, they had actually managed to acquire a set of Sea Beast research diagrams! Unimaginable! Fenrir flipped through these yellowed pages. The manuscript totaled a full fifty pages and additionally involved the Black Ship Sea Dragon, Black Pig Shark, creatures of the waterholes, and even, signs of the Deep Sea Titan¡¯s Twelve Touches and the Blue Beast, as well as the Deep Sea Hunter. Undoubtedly, these pages were of great value! S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Blood Blade Pirate Group had undergone a civil war due to naval research¡­ Fenrir couldn¡¯t help but recall his childhood scenes: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, with my knowledge, I cannot estimate the value of this manuscript. I need to write down the first page of this manuscript and then go back and inform our researchers to provide a proper valuation. May I copy down the first page of this manuscript?¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Qi agreed. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð A player had once exchanged this manuscript for a Skill Book of Blade Release. But now, judging by Fenrir¡¯s expression, Chen Qi sensed that the price of these papers was likely higher than he had imagined. Fenrir copied down the first page, his eyes full of shock. How on earth had Black Hunter managed to obtain these papers? After copying the manuscript, Fenrir said: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, may I have a contact so that we can inform you as soon as we complete our study?¡± Contact information¡­ Chen Qi fell into thought. The Water Elf restaurant? No, that was too dangerous, highly likely to expose his identity. The Blood Blade Pirate Group was teeming with prying eyes, and Fenrir was not one to keep secrets. I need a middleman, a foolish one¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and then said to Levin, who was watching the scene: ¡°You can tell him any matters.¡± ¡°???¡± Levin was taken aback, he was just a warrior meant for cheering and who had just ventured into the sea; why had he suddenly become Black Hunter¡¯s Intelligence Officer. Fenrir looked at Levin¡¯s chest, at the Hunter¡¯s emblem, the office proof: ¡°Understood, Mr. Black Hunter, we will inform you immediately if you wish to find us. The chameleon at Black Mine City Shell Grand Mall, the Fisherman at the dock, and courier number 17 at the Seal Logistics can all contact us immediately.¡± Chen Qi nodded. The group raised their glasses to celebrate this great victory. At this moment, the people on the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ship were drinking, tipsy. To avoid getting drunk, Chen Qi had only sipped a little red wine. A burly man staggered as he spoke: ¡°Finally! Thank you, Black Hunter! We have finally killed the Shark Tamer! Tomorrow, we will make the front page of Black Mine City!¡± ¡°Front page?¡± Chen Qi swirled his red wine glass, looking puzzled. And the burly man went on to say: ¡°Yes, the front page! Not to conceal it from you, Black Hunter, but after we go ashore, we will contact the newspaper! They¡¯ll report on this! Also, there might be a Photography White Dove that has spotted the fleeing Black Pig Shark.¡± Photography White Dove¡­ Chen Qi looked toward the sky. A white dove as big as a human head flew by, with a vintage camera hanging around its neck. The Photography White Dove, a unique pet of the White Dove Newspaper, patrols areas where maritime incidents frequently occur. It is also their core competitive power to report on events firsthand. Many maritime events can¡¯t escape the Photography White Dove¡¯s tracking. Undoubtedly, the defeat of the Black Pig Shark would stir up a storm in Black Mine City. Chen Qi hoped that this operation might slightly amend his reputation and also hoped that Flower Demon would see this report¡­ Chen Qi downed a glass of red wine. At that moment, Levin drank a glass of red wine and came over, whispering softly: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, may I go to the newspaper to convey this information to the relevant personnel there?¡± Chapter 228 - 228 - 200 Terrifying Deep Sea Water Elf Chapter 228 ¨C 200 Terrifying Deep Sea Water Elf ¡°Newspaper?¡± Chen Qi looked at Levin with confusion. Levin rubbed her hands with a cute gesture, ¡°That captain, sir, you should know that the White Dove Newspaper offers a hefty reward to those who provide clues. From what I¡¯ve observed, the Blood Blade Pirate Group would also relay information to the newspaper, and I¡ªI want to¡ª¡± Levin whispered. ¡°Captain, sir, I want to make some extra money!¡± This operation had granted him a Skill Card of no small value. However, to board Chen Qi¡¯s pirate ship, he rented a small steamboat. Levin wanted to exchange ¡¯first-hand information¡¯ for a bit of money from the White Dove Newspaper. Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Undoubtedly, the Black Pig Shark was one of the major menaces to the waters around Black Mine City. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Due to the Black Pig Shark, the city¡¯s port was in a state of unrest. Now, having defeated the Shark Tamer and gravely injured the Black Pig Shark, although it wasn¡¯t earth-shattering news, it was indeed a positive piece of news. Levin would surely not dare to speak ill of him. It would be good, through this report, to salvage his reputation somewhat. As the Crack Tide deepened, more and more forces would arrive at the Crack Sea, especially those specialized in hunting monsters. And at such a time, a good reputation was particularly important. Levin definitely wouldn¡¯t speak badly of me, my reputation might be saved¡­ Chen Qi rejoiced secretly and nodded. After getting an affirmative response, Levin turned around, clenching her fists with excitement, ¡°Yay!¡± Chen Qi looked at the jubilant members of the Blood Blade Pirate Group and took a small sip of red wine. The atmosphere of celebrating a victory over a formidable enemy together was quite pleasant. After the Blood Blade Pirate Group finished up, Chen Qi stood up, bid farewell to Fenrir, and returned to his houseboat. Finally, after dropping Levin off at her original location, he returned to his humble houseboat. ¡­ ¡°Phew¡­¡± After seeing off Levin, Chen Qi deactivated his houseboat¡¯s Ghost Ship mode and removed the Residual Fire Touch. Then he changed into the Chef¡¯s clothes. ¡°So tired¡ª¡± Chen Qi returned to the bedroom and stretched his muscles. The Residual Fire¡¯s eruption, especially the Rage Blade¡¯s toll on his body, was more severe than he had imagined. Just one strike had drained a great deal of his energy. Body aches often stemmed from overexertion. ¡°Waku Waku (Master! Need a massage?)¡± Water Elves Number Four and Number Five hopped around excitedly; they had become professional masseurs under Chen Qi¡¯s training. ¡°No, you two rest as well¡ª¡± Chen Qi patted the obedient Water Elves and headed to Water Elf Number One¡¯s room. ¡°I wonder how Number One is doing?¡± Chen Qi slowly pushed open the door to the Water Elf¡¯s room, and the moment he did, a massive blood-colored eye fiercely locked onto him. The eye was intensely red, as if it were a fusion of stars and flesh. A thousand eyes twisted and stared at him! ¡°!!!¡± Abyssal Pillar? Chen Qi instantly became alert, quickly retreated, and drew his black blade! In the next second, those countless blood eyes surged toward him like a huge tidal wave! Chen Qi swiftly retreated, but the room on the boat was too small, leaving no place to hide. It was too fast¡­ He could only, by instinct, pull out his long blade! In the next instant, the wave engulfed him! However, contrary to his expectations, there was no pain, nor was there any mental corruption. Instead, Chen Qi felt a soft, bouncy sensation on his head. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi blinked and removed whatever was blocking his vision from atop his head. Before him, a plump Water Elf was clinging to his head. ¡°Waku Waku! ?¦Ø?! (Master!)¡± Number One? Chen Qi looked surprised as he gazed at the soft Water Elf Number One in his hands. Water Elf Number One had finally awakened. It had actually succeeded in digesting the power of the Dream Beast¡­ Chen Qi was overjoyed! Even with the enhancement of a Beast Tamer, a pet often struggled to digest the power of a calamity-level beast, even if it was but the remnants of such power. Yet Number One had truly digested the power of the Dream Beast in such a short time. From the outside, Water Elf Number One seemed almost unchanged. The only notable change was in its eyes! Simply put, it evolved from O^O to ?¦Ø?! But its power had gained a tremendous boost. ¡°This is your doing¡ª¡± Chen Qi looked at the countless black mists surrounding the room, as well as the numerous twisted red eyes. Illusion¡­ Chen Qi used his blade to touch and break through the illusion before him. That meant Water Elf Number One had gained the ability to create illusions! Typically, a Third Rank Flower Hammer Phase magician would possess the skill to create illusions. However, illusions often have one significant weakness: they are immediately seen through by those with strong perception abilities. This is a unique class that counters warriors but is in turn countered by mages. My perception is not weak¡­ Chen Qi carefully examined the illusions around him. As someone with high inspiration, he was unable to recognize this kind of illusion at the first moment. Chen Qi squatted down; on the surface of the illusion, there was a layer of a very special Spiritual Power that prevented others from peering inside. This Spiritual Power was like a thin film, blocking external perception! ¡°So strong!¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but mutter to himself. You see, only a Third-tier Illusion Master could create an illusion of this caliber! ¡°Number One!¡± ¡°Vaku Vaku (Master)!¡± After thinking for a moment, Chen Qi commanded: ¡°Deep Sea Water Elf Number One, create an illusion of the Flower Witch.¡± ¡°Vaku Vaku (Understood, Master)!¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf¡¯s eyes shone brightly as its body emitted a great deal of blue light. Suddenly, a crouched witch slowly raised her head and stood up from the ground. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the ¡¯Flower Witch¡¯ before him. Her form was tall and twisted; her skin resembled ancient wood eroded by time, yet a decaying grey-green hue faintly shimmered through, as if covered by a thin layer of oil paint. The petals on her head had long lost their former brilliance, becoming dull and distorted, but they still exuded a bizarre charm. ¡°Hiss¡ª¡± Chen Qi was startled. This was less the Flower Witch and more the Corruption Witch! Something wasn¡¯t right¡­ Chen Qi, like an expert Pok¨¦mon Trainer, once again extended his hand to command: ¡°Number One! Create my illusion!¡± ¡°Vaku Vaku (Master! Understood!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf looked up, its body emitting blue light. Afterward, a shadow was born from the mist, slowly rising to its feet. His head was engulfed by a broad black hood whose edges were fringed with sharp tentacles, resembling a circle of black thorns, and beneath the ragged Hunter¡¯s Clothes were indescribable, twisted black tentacles. Moreover, his joints and limbs had numerous dislocations, making his whole appearance even more terrifying. Am I really that frightening¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin. ¡°Vaku Vaku (Master! How is it?)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf Number One¡¯s eyes sparkled with stars. Chen Qi pondered for a moment. The essence of creating illusions is to use Spiritual Power for 3D painting. Therefore, it not only requires control of Spiritual Power but also a powerful artistic ability. And lacking the basic ability in art can easily lead to drawing some terrifying images. Many extremely horrifying paintings come precisely from casual doodles. As a pet creature, Deep Sea Water Elf Number One completely lacks the drawing ability for ¡°human anatomy.¡± Therefore, it¡¯s quite reasonable that the illusions it creates have some ¡¯twists¡¯. However, to be able to ¡¯twist¡¯ that horrendously is also a skill¡­ Chen Qi squatted down, smiled, and patted Number One on the head: ¡°You did very well!¡± For a pet creature, Deep Sea Water Elf Number One had done quite well. You know, many professional Illusion Masters find it difficult to create such twisted, terrifying illusions. Anyway, he now possessed a super ¡¯Water Elf¡¯ capable of creating illusions. ¡°Vaku Vaku!¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf jumped with joy and leaped onto Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi touched the Deep Sea Water Elf. After a long spell of running, his energy had reached its limit. He planned to get some good rest after practicing meditation. ¡­ ¡­ Black Mine City, White Dove Newspaper branch, at twilight. In the center of the newspaper, several large wooden desks were filled with drafts, documents, and manuscripts. Perl tied her blonde hair into a ponytail, then picked up her cherished camera: ¡°Thank you, boss, I really need a camera that can record everything perfectly right now.¡± The newspaper¡¯s boss was a lean middle-aged man, who shook his head: ¡°Perl, that is a Second-tier Lamp Phase forbidden object sealed by the Federation, and it¡¯s the only creation that your body can handle right now. However, this doesn¡¯t mean you can face a deep-sea creature like the Black Hunter on your own. You must be grateful that you weren¡¯t brutally murdered by the terrifying Black Hunter.¡± That¡¯s the savior of my newspaper¡­ Perl, like a happy kitten, accepted the camera: ¡°I know, I know. Coming to Black Mine City, the biggest news here will certainly belong to our White Dove Newspaper!¡± Perl confidently patted her chest, making a crisp sound. The newspaper¡¯s boss sighed: ¡°Sigh¡­ Perl, sales are important, but the Crack Tide nowadays is enough to devour us. You must be careful; there¡¯s no need to risk your life for a lamp¡¯s reward.¡± ¡°I understand, boss. But in the midst of the tide, we in the White Tower Federation have no choice.¡± The vivacious Perl furrowed her brows for a rare moment. Then, the newspaper¡¯s boss glanced at the time: ¡°Oh, Perl, today¡¯s your first day on the job. There are two visitors outside who claim to have clues to big news. These two are now your responsibility.¡± ¡°Mhm!¡± Perl nodded lightly, took the camera, went downstairs, and pushed open the door of the newspaper. Outside the door, two ¡¯Intelligence Officers¡¯ were waiting for her. ¡°Good afternoon to the two of you,¡± Perl bowed in greeting and offered two chairs to them. Before her were two individuals who had already been waiting for quite some time. A Third-tier Transcendent and a Second-order Transcendent. A blond young man, and someone wearing a cloak¡­ Both of them seemed anxious, and the cloaked one smelled so good¡­ Perl looked at the two with interest, then clapped her hands and said: ¡°What information do you have? The White Dove Newspaper will pay accordingly for your information.¡± Chapter 229 - 229 - 201: You Don’t Understand Him (4k) Chapter 229 ¨C 201: You Don¡¯t Understand Him (4k) Pel wSatracted some manuscript paper and a quill, her eyes sparkling as she quietly waited for the sensational news from the two: ¡°Could you briefly talk about the information you two are providing? I need to assess the value of this information.¡± Those dazzling golden hair, those sharp golden eyes! The legendary journalist, Pel¡­Levin couldn¡¯t hide his astonishment, excitedly clenched his fists¡ªhe had actually met the chief reporter of Moonstone City, a superstar net celebrity, a miraculous journalist! After all, this was the miraculous reporter from the White Dove Newspaper of Moonstone City! And she had come to Black Mine City¡ªa piece of great news worthy of notifying all the merchants of the Black Hunters! Although Levin hardly ever read the White Dove Newspaper, he was still a loyal fan of Pel: ¡°Mmm, mmm, mmm, I definitely won¡¯t disappoint you! This information is about the Black Pig Shark.¡± Pel propped her chin with the cap of her pen, deep in thought: ¡°The Black Pig Shark, a pet cultivated by the Beastmasters of the Black Whale Group using new technologies. The Bei Country Meteorological Bureau is very interested in this Black Pig Shark. However, many people are more concerned with human affairs¡­ yes, this is quite a good piece of news.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Levin didn¡¯t respond; he was preparing to gather his emotions before revealing Chen Qi¡¯s situation, which would stun everyone! The opportunity to interact with a major net celebrity like Pel wasn¡¯t common; he must converse more. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Levin¡¯s dream was to be featured at least once in the White Dove Newspaper so that his family¡¯s sister could see him. Pel noted this down and then turned to the other guest on the left. A young woman in a cloak who seemed very frail. She smelled really nice. Why could she smell so nice? Pel sniffed. It wasn¡¯t like the overwhelming scent of perfumes piled on by the nobles of Shell Country, but a faint, clean fragrance. It was the perfume scent of the Canary family from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. And, somehow, it felt a little familiar. I really want to lift up her cloak¡­ Pel asked curiously: ¡°Miss, do you have any information? Also, could you lift your cloak?¡± ¡°Huh? Why?¡± The girl in the cloak said softly. Pel¡¯s eyes lit up: ¡°I¡¯m just curious, you remind me of the young noble ladies from the big families of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. I¡¯m willing to pay a curiosity fee of 5000 Shell Coins!¡± ¡°Curiosity fee? What a strange fee¡­¡± The cloaked girl was clearly shocked by Pel¡¯s explanation. But after hesitating briefly, she lifted her cloak and briefly revealed her face. It was the face of a young woman, delicate and cute. However, there were no flowers on this face, just a lot of scars, looking like massive burns, covered with lots of holes, and some very fresh wounds. This made her look instantly miserable and horrifying. Though strangers could not recognize it, if Chen Qi were here at the moment, he would recognize her at first glance as the severely injured Flower Witch, who had all the flowers plucked from around her eyes. The Flower Witch immediately pulled her cloak back down. So, she had just been severely injured recently¡­ Pel nodded: ¡°Thank you. Could you briefly talk about your information?¡± The Flower Witch said softly: ¡°It¡¯s like this, I¡¯m a traveler. While I was on Eastern Commercial Street, I encountered the Black Gloves, whose Bounty Orders exceed twenty million. They control the underground casinos and the whole of Eastern Commercial Street. Moreover, I also heard about their plans; it seems they are planning to take over the entire control of Black Mine City¡­ Also, because I was injured, while going to the pharmacy to buy medicine, I was also tricked into paying an exorbitant price for the medicine.¡± Pel listened carefully and nodded: ¡°The Black Gloves, that bastard who likes getting beaten up, has been silent for so long and has now reappeared in the world! However, miss, as material for the news, it still lacks something. Black Mine City¡¯s Eastern part is controlled by the Black Whale Group¡¯s forces; this is something everyone knows. However, many things are not so easy to handle, and the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s capability is very limited. But, you said, you heard their plans? Do they have something more explosive?¡± Pel smiled helplessly and then her sharp intuition told her that a Third Rank Transcendent wouldn¡¯t just have these boring pieces of news. The Flower Witch pursed her lips: ¡°I have more explosive information, may I ask if I can exchange information for information?¡± The Flower Witch murmured to herself, desperately in need of information. But to exchange information from a high-status journalist, a corresponding price must be paid! Pel, known for her firmness, would be a tough bargainer! Pel readily agreed: ¡°Information in exchange for information, of course.¡± The Flower Witch hesitated for a long time before speaking: ¡°According to what I heard from the underlings of the Black Whale Group, the Black Whale Group is preparing for a major voyage to seek data on Sea Beast research and a Witch Occupation Card. Recently, they managed to obtain a Witch Occupation Card, and they are frantically searching for the Navy¡¯s research base. Moreover, they are preparing to take down the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s power in Black Mine City¡­¡± ¡°Witch Occupation Card, the Navy¡¯s research base, taking down the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡­¡± Pel considered briefly : ¡°A lot of information, the Navy¡¯s research base, speaking of which, the recent activities of the Black Whale Group have indeed been around the Navy base, including the Black Pig Shark¡­ this indeed is great information! Miss, I¡¯m willing to pay a fee of fifty thousand Shell Coins for this information, along with another piece of information.¡± Chapter 230 - 230 - 201 You Don’t Understand Him (4k) _2 Chapter 230 ¨C 201 You Don¡¯t Understand Him (4k) _2 Only the reward for a single piece of intelligence¡­ The Flower Witch lightly bit her lip. Right now, she had at least three questions she wanted to ask! The Flower Witch spoke again: ¡°I also have a major piece of intelligence¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± The Flower Witch Fen hesitated for a long while: ¡°The Laughing Moon is approaching, and the tides of the Witch Sea will become even more ferocious, making the construction of lighthouses all the more crucial¡­¡± ¡°The Laughing Moon!¡± This historically massive natural disaster was no small matter¡­ Perul visibly paused for a second: ¡°May I ask, how did you come by this information?¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Flower Witch spoke softly: ¡°Prophecy.¡± ¡°Prophecy¡­¡± This could not serve as direct evidence¡­ Perul fell into thought: ¡°Guest, you are not a Light Seer, but I will take note of this and pass it on to the Meteorological Bureau of Shell Country. However, before the results are out, I cannot give you the corresponding reward, unless, you can tell me who told you this prophecy, a disaster messenger or a Divination Master?¡± Prophecy, after all, was often the domain of Light Seers. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± The Flower Witch clenched her fists and grabbed the corner of her cloak. She couldn¡¯t possibly tell Perul that the prophecy came from her teacher. Nonetheless, she had succeeded in passing this significant information to the journalist. ¡°Sorry, it was my own dream¡­¡± The Flower Witch uttered regretfully. It seemed she only had one question she could ask now. ¡°Well, Miss, your information is very valuable, I will remember this.¡± Perul wrote down the information on her manuscript and then turned her gaze to Levin, who was eagerly waiting his turn. Levin could no longer contain the smile on his face! No matter how you looked at it, his intelligence on the Black Hunter was more explosive than that of the cloaked woman! Perul blinked. ¡°Ahem!¡± Levin straightened out the corner of his cloak: ¡°Journalist Perul, as a matter of fact, my information involves an important figure, the Black Hunter! As an onlooker, I personally witnessed the Black Hunter on the ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, defeating the Black Pig Shark!¡± The Black Hunter¡­ Both of them were instantly surprised. The Flower Witch¡¯s weary mood was suddenly lifted. Chen Qi, he had actually come to Black Mine City! ¡°Oh?¡± Perul propped her cheek in hand, showing an interested expression. That tentacled creature, very similar to the Deep Sea Hunter, was actually connected to the Black Pig Shark and also involved with the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Perul curiously asked: ¡°What happened between you and the Black Hunter?¡± Interested indeed¡­ Levin fell into thought, as an adventurer who unfortunately boarded the Ghost Ship, he had already spent a full half-day with Chen Qi. At this moment, Levin¡¯s heart was filled with nothing but respect, gratitude, and fear for Chen Qi! Levin had a vague feeling that every one of his actions was under the control of the Black Hunter. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Levin answered calmly: ¡°To be toyed with in the palm of one¡¯s hands¡­¡± Perul asked: ¡°Did he play with you using tentacles?¡± ¡°???¡± Levin was baffled, unable to understand Perul¡¯s line of thinking for a moment. The Flower Witch beneath the cloak was equally confused, her small brain full of shock. What kind of existence was Chen Qi in the eyes of others? Levin whispered: ¡°No, that¡¯s not it, the Black Hunter didn¡¯t make a move on me but repelled the Black Pig Shark¡­¡± Perul¡¯s pen trembled slightly as she wrote: ¡°Defeated the Black Pig Shark, that recently domineering Black Pig Shark, this means he could easily control your life and death. You really spent half a day with him?¡± After publishing the newspaper about the Black Hunter, Perul received many letters concerning the Black Hunter. ¡°???¡± Levin instantly took a cold breath, suddenly feeling a terror coursing through his body. He calmed down and continued: ¡°Yes, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s like that. Although the Black Hunter is cruel and ruthless, I don¡¯t believe he has a hobby of torturing ordinary people with tentacles¡­¡± Levin hurried to explain, detailing to Perul the story of how Chen Qi, with his commanding presence, defeated the Black Pig Shark. At the same time, to vouch for the authenticity of the tale, he also emphasized the Black Hunter¡¯s composure and strength! But because of fear, from Levin¡¯s perspective, the Black Hunter seemed somewhat terrifying, as if he might kill him at any moment. Levin concluded: ¡°It¡¯s about like that. I felt like I could be killed by the Black Hunter at any time. His tentacles occasionally pointed towards humans, but I believe he¡¯s not the kind of being to kill at whim. And honestly, though it¡¯s just a hunch, I feel that the Black Pig Shark was frightened off by the Black Hunter¡¯s commanding presence¡­¡± ¡°Frightened off the Black Pig Shark?¡± Perul immediately caught on to the key point in Levin¡¯s words. The Black Pig Shark was an abnormally ferocious beast, and the greatest characteristic of such beasts was their extreme bloodthirst, who would not step back an inch even when facing dragons with dragon might! Yet, the Black Hunter had the capacity to frighten away a creature with intense bloodlust like the Black Pig Shark, and that too while merely exuding a Second-tier Spiritual Power field! This meant the opponent made the Black Pig Shark feel a fear beyond death! Perhaps, the Black Hunter had a murderous aura imperceptible to ordinary people! This kind of murderous aura only appeared in legends like the Deep Sea Hunter and the Blue Beast, and both of these individuals were undoubtedly monsters drenched in countless blood. Perul clenched her pen tighter: ¡°This is indeed major news! Your conjecture isn¡¯t wrong, if you dared to defy him, your only outcome would be death, no, perhaps even worse than death.¡± A dangerous and mysterious being¡­ Perul furrowed her brows: ¡°As of now, the origin of the Black Hunter is a mystery, but a person with tentacles who maintained rationality, reasonably speaking, mostly harbors a terrifying secret. With the slightest carelessness¡ª¡± Chapter 231 - 231 - 201: You Don’t Understand Him (4k)_3 Chapter 231 ¨C 201: You Don¡¯t Understand Him (4k)_3 Perla noted this down. Being able to defeat the Black Pig Shark proved that the Black Hunter was definitely not an ordinary Second-order Transcendent. Luckily, the last time she hadn¡¯t taken the initiative to attack but had dutifully provided information! Moreover, previously, the Black Hunter investigated Dr. Crow¡¯s matter, and at the same time, the Dream Beast descended, and the White Cloak disappeared¡­ At present, it seemed that perhaps the Dream Beast also had a significant connection with the Black Hunter. Perla recorded all these events. However, it seemed that the Black Hunter did not have a tendency to kill. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Flower Witch, who had been listening for a long time, looked puzzled. In Fen¡¯s opinion, Chen Qi was just a person afflicted with the Sea Beast disease, pitiful, weak, and helpless. Why did he seem cruel, cold-blooded, and merciless, and extremely dangerous in the mouths of two people? Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð How could it be, Chen Qi was not like that at all, he was just a hardworking, hidden member of the White Dove Newspaper. The Flower Witch shook her head internally. If things continued this way, Chen Qi would definitely be wanted, and the situation then would definitely be worse than hers! The reputation of Chen Qi, she would protect it! She coughed twice and said softly, ¡°Everyone, these are all just speculations, aren¡¯t they? The Black Hunter shouldn¡¯t be that terrifying, right? It seems he hasn¡¯t done anything major¡­¡± Perla¡¯s lips slightly curled up, as a big reporter who had interviewed the Black Hunter on the scene, and someone who studied the history of the Witch Sea. She understood deeply that tentacles were a terrifying symbol of the Witch Sea, and the Black Hunter was definitely no ordinary person! The Black Hunter might very well be the inheritor of the arch-enemy of the Deep Sea Hunter, the Blue Beast, or even a monster created by the Sea God Pirate Group. It seems, this young person, is not very familiar with the Witch Sea. Perla asked, ¡°Miss, have you seen detailed reports about the Black Hunter and the Witch Times analysis of him?¡± The Flower Witch said softly, ¡°I haven¡¯t seen that, but based on those accurate reports, the Black Hunter shouldn¡¯t be that kind of person¡­¡± ¡°Accurate reports? Are you referring to the Black Hunter¡¯s encounter with Shell Country Meteorological Bureau or how he terrified the fierce Black Pig Shark with just his aura?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Flower Witch Fen fell silent for a moment. Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, Black Pig Shark¡­ Did Chen Qi really do such things? Could he really do such things? Perla sighed, ¡°According to my prediction, even the coastal Dream Beast has a huge connection with the Black Hunter!¡± Chen Qi, your reputation¡­ the Flower Witch murmured, ¡°It¡¯s not likely, I feel, he isn¡¯t that strong, didn¡¯t the newspaper say, he¡¯s only Second-tier¡­¡± The Flower Witch found a breakthrough point! Laypeople¡­ Perla and Levin simultaneously shook their heads, saying in unison, ¡°You don¡¯t understand the Black Hunter.¡± As two people who had seen the Black Hunter firsthand, Perla and Levin, two knowledgeable individuals, simultaneously cast a disdainful look at the Flower Witch. Why would anyone think the Black Hunter was only of Second-tier strength? ¡°I¡­¡± The Flower Witch fell silent, feeling extremely aggrieved. She had many words stuck in her throat, but she couldn¡¯t say them. Then, Perla addressed the two, ¡°All right, Sir, I can offer you a reward of a hundred thousand Shell Coins! Oh, Miss, do you have any information you would like to inquire about?¡± You can only ask one question, damn, no way to ask about Chen Qi, can¡¯t find out his whereabouts, this would put Chen Qi in danger, and they probably don¡¯t know either¡­ the Flower Witch agonized for a long time, finally asking: ¡°I want to know, in Black Mine City, are there any sober grass or medicinal herbs related to illusions?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Perla rested her chin on her pen, sizing up the Flower Witch, whose spiritual power field was exceptionally chaotic. Chapter 232 - 232 - 202: A Slime Chapter 232 ¨C 202: A Slime Her condition was very poor, seemingly having suffered some kind of permanent injury¡­ Pelu responded earnestly: ¡°Awakening Herb is extremely rare. Merchants from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom or the Theocracy might be able to provide it, but such scarce commodities usually cost more than 200,000 Shell Coins. As for forbidden items related to illusions, one would need to find the heads of major trade groups to stand a chance of obtaining them.¡± ¡°200,000 Shell Coins¡­¡± So expensive, completely unaffordable¡­ The Flower Witch clenched her small fist gently. She had just been tricked by a dishonest apothecary. What was critical was that, because she had argued with the asshole of a major swindler for a few sentences, she had attracted the attention of Black Glove. Under the influence of the Black Whale Group, many apothecaries in Black Mine City had banded together, and she now had no chance of entering any drugstore in Black Mine City. Her most lucrative source of income had encountered a huge problem. If she were not the Flower Witch, she might have been able to use the domineering presence of a Third-order Transcendent to suppress them. But now, concealing her identity was of utmost importance. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð It was for this reason that she had come to the White Dove Newspaper, hoping to earn the money needed to make ends meet by selling information. That was how one problem ended¡­ The Flower Witch nodded helplessly: ¡°Mmm, thank you. I got it.¡± And Pelu also took out Shell Coins from her backpack card and handed them to Levin and the Flower Witch. Pelu put two sheets of manuscript into her briefcase and finally whispered to the Flower Witch: ¡°Miss, you seem to be a newcomer to Black Mine City. If you need help with anything, you can come to us at White Dove Newspaper. Although we¡¯re not a big organization, we still have some strength.¡± ¡°Help¡­¡± The Flower Witch looked up and asked in a voice as plaintive as a wronged kitten: ¡°Um, may I ask, does Black Mine City have Blood Origin Crystals?¡± A blood disease? Pelu blinked: ¡°Blood Origin Crystals are Extraordinary Props of the Cup Phase and the Blade Phase, and they seem to be used in the practice of blood arts. You could try asking the Blood Blade Pirate Group in their territory. However, remember, do not mention the navy or the Black Whale Group when approaching the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and you must show enough strength, as the grudges of the Blood Blade Pirate Group are quite substantial lately.¡± Such a quick response¡­ Fen was slightly startled, then nodded her head. For various reasons, her body was extremely weak now, and she needed the Blood Origin Crystal for treatment. She suddenly realized that this reporter would answer her whenever she had questions. Was her mouth too soft? Finally, the Flower Witch asked again in a low voice: ¡°Do you know the areas of activity of the Black Hunters?¡± Why ask this? Did she intend to hunt Black Hunters? Pelu clipped her camera to her waist: ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­ But, miss, it is still best to stay safe. Even a Third-tier Transcendent must be careful at sea.¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± The Flower Witch nodded gently. She couldn¡¯t ask more, or it would easily raise suspicion. ¡°Thanks a lot for the help of the newspaper.¡± The Flower Witch smiled and nodded, then slowly pushed open the door of the newspaper office and walked out. The moment she stepped out of the newspaper office, a sad little black flower quickly sprouted from the top of her head! ¡°Sigh¡ª¡ª¡± The Flower Witch took out the crumpled Shell Coins and the brand new ones from her bag and put them together. She had successfully obtained both information and money! And she had not been discovered! The White Dove Newspaper really was a good place! ¡°Time to eat!¡± Fen wiped the sweat from her forehead and quickly stepped onto the streets of Black Mine City, spending money on some jam bread and grape juice drinks. Then, she found a deserted open space and temporarily took off the hood on her head. The moment the hood was removed, an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion pressed heavily upon her. The flower on her head also wilted instantly. ¡°So tired, the influence of Black Glove actually pervades Black Mine City¡­¡± The Flower Witch sighed deeply. Ever since Black Glove¡¯s influence had become aware of her, her movements in Black Mine City had been hindered at every turn. If it weren¡¯t for the free snacks from White Dove Newspaper, she wouldn¡¯t even be able to have a good meal. Most crucially, her physical condition was too poor after completing the trials. Weak! Helpless! Constantly on the run! ¡°Regardless, I can finally eat¡­¡± The sad flower on the Flower Witch¡¯s head perked up as much as it could. After that, she found a deserted space, took out a dining cloth, and then laid out the biscuits, grape juice drinks, and jam bread. A simple picnic spot. Fen clapped her hands, although the picnic was for one person only, it was still the most delicious meal she had in recent times. ¡°Waku Waku!¡± At that moment, the voice of Water Elf No. 2 came from behind her. Water Elf No. 2 handed a bag of raisin cookies to the Flower Witch. While following Chen Qi, Water Elf No. 2 had learned exquisite massage techniques and got hold of a bag of super luxurious grape cookies by massaging the old grandma at the pastry shop! There was also a jar of chunky jam! At this moment, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 was wearing a deep blue hat of a Spanish duelist, with a bright red rose in its mouth. Water Elf No. 2 hopped and skipped: S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Waku Waku!¡± ¡°Thank you! You did a fantastic job!¡± Excited, Fen embraced Water Elf No. 2 in her arms, rubbed her face against it, and hugged it tightly. A solo journey was just too cruel¡ªif not for the Deep Sea Water Elf, she could hardly imagine the rest of the journey. Moreover, after so many days together, Water Elf No. 2 had finally gone from being disgusted to willing to accept her! The Flower Witch sat cross-legged and pulled out two glass cups, then poured two glasses of grape juice. ¡°Come!¡± Fen offered a glass of grape juice to the Deep Sea Water Elf. ¡°Waku Waku!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t understand you~¡± Fen smiled slightly and tied a small napkin around the Deep Sea Water Elf. Then, she took out two plates, put slices of jam bread on them, and topped each with a small wild daisy. Even in poverty, one must never lose elegance¡ªthis was the creed of the Flower Witch! Her mother had also told her that when she became elegant enough, she would qualify to be embraced by the family once again. As a Floral Appearance Transcendent, she also had to learn to enjoy life. Bang! Fen and Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 clinked their glasses together. ¡°Delicious!¡± Fen¡¯s face was flushed as she ate a small piece of bread, showing a blissful expression. Soon, the bread and cookies were all gone, and the plates were clean. ¡°What a waste¡­¡± After finishing her meal, the Flower Witch immediately fell into thought. She was so hungry that she had instantly finished so much food. She should¡¯ve savored it slowly, taking more bites! Only then could she have enjoyed the burst of flavor on her taste buds for longer! In terms of food, she couldn¡¯t spend a vast amount of money. After all, she still needed to buy the 200,000 Shell Coin worth of Sober-up Herb. Fen looked down at Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 and asked: ¡°Are you full, little one?¡± Mhm. Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 nodded its head. Unlike Chen Qi¡¯s philosophy, the Flower Witch always felt that to nurture a summoned beast, not only sea water was needed but also a lot of nutrition. At the same time, it also had to taste good stuff! Therefore, she carefully prepared many nutritional potions, and fed them to Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2. With an abundance of healthy, green nutritional potions, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 had turned somewhat emerald green. Simply put, more like a slime! ¡°Are you really full? I can¡¯t neglect you, or else your original owner might blame me¡­¡± Seeing No. 2 nodding its head, Fen happily packed up the tablecloth. The break was over, and next, she had to deal with the herb matter! With Smiling Moon approaching, she had no extra time! The Flower Witch packed up the tablecloth and kitchen waste on the ground with care, then stood up and redonned her cloak. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s territory first. I remember, I placed a commission there, and that¡¯s quite a sum¡­¡± The Flower Witch planned to head to the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s Shell Commerce first. However, when she took a step with her left foot, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 tugged at the hem of her trousers. ¡°Waku Waku!¡± What happened? Is it trying to take me somewhere? Fen turned around, looking at the Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 with a puzzled yet gentle expression, and asked: ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chapter 233 - 233 - 203 Flower Witch’s Quest for People (Two in One) Chapter 233 ¨C 203 Flower Witch¡¯s Quest for People (Two in One) ¡°Waku Waku!¡± The deep-sea Water Elf said anxiously. Water Elf number two¡­ The Flower Witch slowly turned her head, wearing a cloak. Spiritual Power Detection! Within the tiny crevice in the wall, she could vaguely see some figures clothed in pitch black, with smooth, dark skin. Their dark spiritual power spread like shadows upon the wall, forming one hidden eye after another. Shadows of crime, bred by the dark gloves as a cheap surveillance unit¡­ The cheerful little yellow flower that had just sprung up on the Flower Witch¡¯s head wilted in an instant. These shadow figures were the dark gloves¡¯ specialists in dirty work. She was currently in the outer area of Black Mine City, very close to the port of Black Mine City, and this area was one of the few under the full jurisdiction of the navy. Underestimating the enemy, the lack of spiritual power, and her own weakened state meant she hadn¡¯t detected them at first. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð A total of eleven¡­ Pretending to squat down, the Flower Witch gently touched Water Elf number two. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this point, fighting was not a clear choice, she needed to conserve her strength now. Moreover, the shadows under the command of the dark gloves totaled a hundred ¨C far beyond what she could handle at the moment. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The Flower Witch stood up, cradling Water Elf number two in her arms, and then quickly walked towards the street. Yet despite this, those fellows, like shadows, continued to close in on her, always maintaining a safe distance. Annoying fellows, they wouldn¡¯t attack, but they wouldn¡¯t leave easily either¡­ The Flower Witch was ready to head towards the naval base. This way, although there was the risk of being discovered by the navy, she could also force these twisted creatures to retreat. ¡°Waku Waku!!¡± Water Elf number two flapped in Fen¡¯s embrace. ¡°Not walk this way?¡± Fen looked puzzled, she could roughly understand what Water Elf number two meant. Did Water Elf number two seem eager to head towards the port? Could it be wanting to drink seawater? Fen vaguely remembered Chen Qi instructing her that the deep-sea Water Elf needed to take in seawater regularly. Or¡­ Suddenly, a daring thought popped into the Flower Witch¡¯s head! According to the information she had just received, the Black Hunter had been spotted in the nearby sea area and, for various reasons, was seen defeating the Black Pig Shark? Could it be that Chen Qi¡¯s small houseboat was at the port? And Water Elf number two¡¯s destination was the port! She wondered how Chen Qi was doing now? He couldn¡¯t have been in good shape after facing the Black Pig Shark. Could it be¡­ A hopeful little yellow flower sprouted in Fen¡¯s head as she used Hidden Technique and hurried towards the port of Black Mine City. As she walked out of the dirty streets, the remnants of the sunset cast their glow onto her face. The sunset¡¯s glow spread across the sea, reflecting the darkness of Black Mine City in a golden light. ¡°Should have shaken off those shadows by now; time to find someone.¡± Fen stood at the edge of the port, her gaze sweeping over the busy and vibrant scene, a surge of excitement welling inside her. She pulled down her hood lower and strode forward, stealing glances at the small fishing boats. ¡°Not this one, nor this one¡ª¡± Fen walked briskly, carefully revealing the colorful eyes beneath her cloak, trying her best to scan every little boat on the dock and each stall at the port. But her excitement quickly sank with the sunset. The lighthouse¡¯s light glowed, and the night-shift navy returned to their respective posts. Not at all! Chen Qi¡¯s small houseboat was nowhere to be found! There were no delicious roadside stands either! Her excitement wilted in an instant. It was, after all, according to the information, that Chen Qi had encountered the Black Pig Shark in the morning; he was probably in some small clinic now, not at the port¡­ Fen walked on, crossed her arms, and let out a long sigh. Even Chen Qi could hardly have come out unscathed facing the Black Pig Shark! He¡¯s not here¡­ The Flower Witch felt a slight pain in her heart and was about to turn back when suddenly, Water Elf number two in her arms abruptly raised its head. ¡°???¡± Fen turned back, curious. Among several warships, a medium-sized vessel was quietly moored on the sea. Aloft that ship, a flag was waving high! And on it was unmistakably the image of a Water Elf with a chef¡¯s hat! Water Elf dining boat, such a distinctive vessel, was a rarity in Witch Sea. But, that ship was way too big! The Flower Witch vaguely remembered that when she and Chen Qi had said goodbye, Chen Qi had been on just a small houseboat. Could it be, for the sake of business, his boat had grown larger? ¡°No way¡­¡± Fen tiptoed, her curiosity piqued, and quietly approached the distant Water Elf dining boat. ¡­ ¡­ Dusk fell, and all was silent but for a few distant fishing fires flickering with the stars. The sea breeze of this season was a bit cold¡ª Chen Qi lay on the deck, his eyes closed, quietly enjoying this rare moment of silence. Practicing the meditation technique was much more complicated than it was in the game. As a skill for strengthening mental toughness and increasing the origin of spiritual power, the practice of the meditation technique required significant mental expenditure. A high-order meditation technique, even with a Skill Card, would still need well over a month of practice. But luckily, Chen Qi¡¯s high inspiration, along with the phonograph specially used for practicing the meditation technique, and the previous basic technique, had significantly cut down the practice time to within two weeks. [You have mastered the high-order meditation technique Candlelight; your spiritual power origin is enhanced, your inspiration +5, and your spell-casting speed increases by 10%.] Chapter 234 - 234 - 203 Flower Witch’s Search for People (Combined) _2 Chapter 234 ¨C 203 Flower Witch¡¯s Search for People (Combined) _2 Chen Qi felt as if a great burden had been lifted from his heart, he finally mastered the high-order meditation technique. The spiritual expenditure was still too terrifying, reaching Third Rank, those meditation techniques that took over a year of practice to master, unless it was through books related to the rifts, otherwise, it would be impossible to master quickly¡­ Moreover, digesting Second-tier Occupation Cards isn¡¯t good, I need to do some assassination tasks now, I should get a Hunter¡¯s license so that the range of tasks can be significantly increased. Chen Qi lay on the Water Elf No. 3 pillow, pondering the subsequent matters. The second phase of the Crack Tide, the Smiling Moon phase, was about to begin, and he must make adequate preparations before this phase. The immense spiritual pressure made him lie on the deck and soak up the sunset¡¯s rays. However, the time for rest always flew by quickly, and before he knew it, daylight had already extinguished, and starlight shone on his face. It¡¯s about time to get up and continue training, I really want to sleep a bit more¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, but still regulated his breathing, letting his body heat up again. However, the moment he regulated his breathing, he felt an unusual sensation. A strand of hair gently fell on his face. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Itchy¡ª Chen Qi¡¯s entire body abruptly froze. The Black Whale Group, had they successfully tracked my ship? Chen Qi kept regulating his breathing. In the battle with the Black Pig Shark, because his ship lacked a defense system, it was violently rammed by the Black Pig Shark, causing not insignificant scars on the surface of the ship. Although he did some simple repairs, the scars were still there. No, this person is strong, their ability to conceal Spiritual Power is excellent, if it were the Black Whale Group, they would have acted by now¡­ Also, Water Elf No. 1 should be on guard duty, could it have already met with misfortune? Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who could it be? Chen Qi abruptly opened his eyes. However, the next second, he was stunned. Before his eyes were Fen¡¯s drooping green tresses and a pair of vibrant, colorful eyes. And that faint, familiar scent, along with a gentle smile¡­ The other party seemed to have been there for a long time. Fen, why are you here¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s mind became cluttered all of a sudden. Fen was crouched on the deck, her head lowered, quietly watching Chen Qi as he lay there, the little yellow flowers on her head fluttering about. What a surprise! Seeing Chen Qi wake up, Fen smiled happily and spoke first: ¡°Did you miss me?¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi¡¯s mind couldn¡¯t react at once, and he blinked. Fen was so close to him that if he sat up slightly, his nose would touch the Witch¡¯s. And why are there so many injuries on Fen¡¯s face? Chen Qi thought for a moment and replied: ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Because of the commission from the Blood Blade Pirate Group, Chen Qi had been wanting to find the Flower Witch. But he never expected her to appear on his ship. Most likely it was because of the flag on his ship and the reports about the Black Hunter. Truth be told, he quite missed the Witch. ¡°Oh¡­¡± The flowers on the Witch¡¯s head swayed with the wind as she said softly: ¡°I missed you a lot.¡± Huh? Missed me¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s face went slightly red, then he smiled. He had never expected the usually hard-mouthed Witch to respond like that. Chen Qi felt warmed, being in this world he could be considered helpless, so being missed by someone was a happy affair. To be honest, like him, the Witch was also a lonely soul struggling alone in a foreign land, helpless. If it weren¡¯t for the Crack Tide, perhaps they could have lived a quiet and happy life together¡­ Chen Qi thought. But in this tide, he and the Witch both had no room to stop, having to constantly move forward, unceasingly forward, until reaching the summit of that wave. The Witch lifted her head and plucked a roadside daisy: ¡°Chen Qi, long time no see; it looks like your dining boat business is doing well, no, you¡¯re definitely not acting like a proper Chef!!¡± The corners of the Witch¡¯s mouth curved slightly as if she had seen right through Chen Qi; she no longer believed that Chen Qi was a proper Chef. ¡°Just about¡­¡± Chen Qi took the daisy and placed it on the head of the deeply sleeping Water Elf No. 1. He turned around and took a fresh look at the Witch. Such a rare sight¡­ Usually, the Witch¡¯s face would be adorned with a large number of flowers, forming a special mask of blooms. But now, there were no flowers on the Witch¡¯s face, only many scars. The flowers on her head were cheerful little yellow blooms! And withered little black flowers of fear! The condition of the Witch seemed to be not so good¡­ Chen Qi inquired: ¡°Long time no see! Fen, how is it, how did your trials go?¡± The Witch parted with Chen Qi to undertake the Ice Witch¡¯s trials, setting off on an adventure alone. He didn¡¯t know whether Fen had successfully completed the trials. How the trials went¡­ Fen covered her face, making sure Chen Qi wouldn¡¯t dislike her because of the scars, then proudly lifted her head. She looked around, then quietly took out a Tarot card-styled card from the backpack card. On the back of the card was unmistakably the endpoint of the legendary Floral Appearance, the dwelling of the Earth Mother Goddess, the floral sea of the afterlife! And on the front, there was a girl in a garden with pruning shears, eyes closed, quietly tending to a flowerbed. Just one glance was enough to render Chen Qi captivated by the card, his whole being immersed in it, his cheeks flushing slightly. That card contained a Spiritual Power of Floral Appearance that transcended understanding, able to bring joy and nature! Chapter 235 - 235 - 203 Flower Witch’s Search for People (Combined)_3 Chapter 235 ¨C 203 Flower Witch¡¯s Search for People (Combined)_3 The legendary Fourth Rank Occupation Card¡ªFlower Witch! Got it! As expected of the protagonist of Witch Sea, Chen Qi genuinely returned with a smile, ¡°That¡¯s just like you, Fen!¡± ¡°Hehe! And that¡¯s not all I¡¯ve done.¡± Right after, Fen proudly presented her behind-the-scenes assistant, Water Elf No. 2. One could see that Water Elf No. 2 had donned a set of gorgeous clothes and had become greener and significantly bigger. Most importantly! Chen Qi could sense the aura of the Floral Appearance from Water Elf No. 2! Fen held her head high with a proud ¡¯praise me¡¯ expression. How much money did this cost¡­ Chen Qi exclaimed, ¡°Is this with a potion, strengthening Water Elf No. 2? It seems to have become much stronger.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Hearing the praise, the Flower Witch Fen said happily, ¡°I¡¯m a master beast tamer from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! And our family¡¯s potions can even give a green caterpillar the strength to battle a giant dragon!¡± Chen Qi stroked Water Elf No. 2¡¯s head, ¡°No. 2, long time no see! You¡¯ve become quite obedient!¡± Then, the Flower Witch continued, ¡°And now, Water Elf No. 2 has grown even closer to me!¡± Grown closer to you¡­ Chen Qi noticed that Water Elf No. 2 was looking at him with a disdainful expression. ¡°Wakuvaku (Master! Abandoning me comes with a price!)¡± Water Elf No. 2¡¯s expression seemed to say. However, this look of disdain only lasted for a moment. With the gentle strokes of Chen Qi¡¯s right hand, Water Elf No. 2 could no longer control its emotions, ¡°Wakuvaku (Master! I want to come back!!)¡± Water Elf No. 2¡¯s eyes were teary; although the Flower Witch treated it well, it still preferred its master! The master was much more beautiful than the Flower Witch! Much more fragrant than the Flower Witch! ¡°???¡± ¡°Wakuvaku (Master! I was wrong! I was wrong!)¡± Water Elf No. 2¡¯s eyes welled up with tears. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi fell silent for a moment. ¡°I took good care of it, you know! I fed it delicious food and very nutritious potions every day!¡± Looking at the teary-eyed No. 2, the Flower Witch asked cheerfully, ¡°Is No. 2 saying, ¡¯Thank you, Miss Witch, for your thoughtful care? I don¡¯t need him anymore¡¯?¡± No, to it, all this was still the master¡¯s duty¡­ Chen Qi struggled to maintain his expression. He had already sent Water Elf No. 2 away, and there was no reason to take it back. Moreover, the Flower Witch had spent a lot of time and money to nurture No. 2 properly. The Flower Witch had even grown thin. It¡¯s better not to tell the Flower Witch about all this¡­ Chen Qi coughed twice and said, ¡°Yes.¡± Water Elf No. 2, from now on, you¡¯ll be the Flower Witch¡¯s pet, so don¡¯t think about coming back! ¡°Hehe!¡± Fen chuckled proudly, then scanned Chen Qi¡¯s body from head to toe, and asked with concern, ¡°Qi, how about you? I heard, your disguise helped you defeat the Black Pig Shark of Black Mine City?¡± Fen noticed that Chen Qi had many wounds on his body. Chen Qi replied, ¡°I¡¯ve gained a bit of strength recently. Although I¡¯m still just a Second-order Transcendent, compared to before, I can now take on three ordinary Second-order Transcendents by myself. As for the Black Pig Shark, it was defeated with the help of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Of course, some clever tactics were involved.¡± ¡°You really defeated it? It¡¯s not a rumor?¡± The Flower Witch was shocked. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She had witnessed the Black Pig Shark herself and knew well the terror of that beast. That horrifying monster fed with Black Whale Blood, a senseless killing machine. If not for Water Elf No. 2¡¯s swim ring and the items she obtained in the Land of Trial, she might have been forced to use her release technique ¡¯Flower Blooms in Blood¡¯! The sea would have been stained red with blood! And Chen Qi had actually defeated it! Even though it was a collective effort with the Blood Blade Pirate Group, this was still a commendable achievement! However, glorious victories are often accompanied by painful costs. ¡°Are you really okay? Your spirit, your body, are they all unharmed?¡± The Flower Witch asked curiously. If it weren¡¯t for his body¡¯s self-healing, he might have been seriously injured¡­ Chen Qi spoke softly, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± The Flower Witch suspected Chen Qi was putting on a brave face. ¡°Really?¡± Do I look that fragile, that weak, and helpless¡­ Chen Qi countered, ¡°I¡¯m fine. But what about you, Fen? You seem to have encountered quite some trouble?¡± I can¡¯t trouble Chen Qi now¡­ The Flower Witch could tell that Chen Qi was exhausted, he needed to rest, ¡°I haven¡¯t encountered any trouble.¡± ¡°No, you don¡¯t look well.¡± ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°No!¡± Chen Qi interrupted firmly, leaving no room for the Flower Witch to argue. ¡°Fen, what exactly happened?¡± The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi in confusion and murmured softly, ¡°Is it that easy to tell?¡± She had already disguised her injuries, and her face always wore a smile. Of course, because the flowers on your head have already betrayed you¡­ Chen Qi silently criticized in his mind. Chapter 236 - 236 - 204: Oh no, I’m Surrounded by Water Elves (Two in One) Chapter 236 ¨C 204: Oh no, I¡¯m Surrounded by Water Elves (Two in One) ¡°` Seen through¡­Fen froze on the spot for a moment. ¡°Fen, come with me.¡± This wasn¡¯t a good place for a chat¡­Chen Qi dusted off his hands covered in dust and led Fen to the dining room. ¡°Fen, are you hungry?¡± Chen Qi asked, looking unusually thin as the Flower Witch. ¡°I¡¯m okay, I just had a meal¡­¡± Fen suddenly remembered the time he first met Chen Qi and they ate grass, saying so instinctively. Really not hungry?¡­Chen Qi showed a puzzled look. ¡°Wakuvak! (Master! We¡¯re hungry! Very hungry!)¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Second Deep Sea Sprite spoke for the stubborn Flower Witch. Lately, to save money and escape, the two hadn¡¯t had much good food. Look, the flowers on the Flower Witch¡¯s head have wilted, she¡¯s become so hungry! The Flower Witch always had a habit of being stubborn about certain things. Chen Qi went to the kitchen, took out some fresh lemons, strawberries, and then butter, white sugar, and slowly mixed in eggs to create a delicate cake batter¡­ Into the oven it went, then out it came. Last, he spread a layer of jam and cream, topping it with two decorative mint leaves. A simple fruit cake, no helping it, the Flower Witch was an irredeemable sweet tooth. ¡°Wakuvak (Master! I want some too!)¡± The green Second Deep Sea Sprite said as such. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi fell silent for a moment. This little guy who used to only need to drink seawater seems to have not only grown fat at the hands of the Flower Witch but also got his taste pampered by her. Of course, it¡¯s not to exclude the possibility that the Flower Witch¡¯s nutrient potions were too bitter. Chen Qi took some time to make a cup of strawberry juice for the Second Sprite. ¡°Wakuvak! (Delicious!)¡± The Second Deep Sea Sprite drank the strawberry juice, the face turning red. Speaking of which, according to the research of Teaching Nation, water sprites inherently have the function to preserve freshness and clean dirt. Second, oh Second, at this rate, you¡¯ll soon become a large-sized nutrient jelly, and an overly sweet version at that¡­Chen Qi found a stool and he and Fen sat down at the window seat in the dining room. Chen Qi spoke first: ¡°Fen, talk about it, although I may not be able to help, speaking it out might relieve some pressure.¡± Chen Qi remembered, the Flower Witch¡¯s affairs involved many powerful beings of the Witch Sea, even ancient ones. It could be said that there is nothing simple related to her. Of course, it hadn¡¯t reached that point yet since the Flower Witch herself was only a Third-order Transcendent. His current power made some simple tasks not a problem. Fen gently ate a small piece of cake, then softly began to speak: ¡°I passed the trial left by the first Flower Witch and obtained the legendary Fourth Rank Occupation Card Flower Witch, but as a price, my body was penetrated by flowers, and my blood developed a huge problem¡­ Also, my mind suffered great pollution, filled with many illusions. To cure this disease, the only way is the legendary Potion of Lucidity, Red Blood Origin Potion, but now, I can¡¯t obtain these two potions, the ingredients for both are extremely hard to acquire.¡± The Flower Witch ate the cake to ease the sadness in her heart. She had traveled all over Black Mine City, constantly on the move, even used her abilities to obtain large amounts of medicinal herbs. However, she still hadn¡¯t found the Blood Origin Crystal and Lucid Grass. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Flower Witch hung her head low, sick, plus the black-gloved hands of the Black Whale Group put her, usually optimistic, even to the point of considering slamming into a wall. The Flower Witch poured out these troubles. Lucid grass, Blood Origin Crystal¡­Chen Qi listened quietly. Getting a Blood Origin Crystal wasn¡¯t difficult; in the Witch Sea, Blood Blade Pirate Group controlled the C-grade crack ¡¯Blood Castle,¡¯ where a lot of Blood Origin Crystals could be produced. Blood Origin Crystals could temporarily enhance one¡¯s Cup Phase power, even create Third Rank ¡¯Blood Demon¡¯ Occupation Cards; for a Second-tier Transcendent aiming to become a Third-tier Transcendent, this was a very useful item. Now, the Blood Blade Pirate Group was considered their friends. But lucid grass, that was entirely up to luck¡­Chen Qi spoke softly: ¡°Blood Origin Crystal is not a problem, just buy it from the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and moreover, it seems the Blood Blade Pirate Group has some business with you¡­¡± That bunch of pirates from a navy background? Fen replied: ¡°I know, but they are well-known pirates, it might be for my bounty.¡± Chen Qi immediately denied: ¡°No, the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s matter with you might relate to the Blade Witch¡­¡± Little Red Riding Hood sought the Flower Witch to solve the Blade Witch¡¯s issue. ¡°Witch?¡± A puzzled little flower bloomed above the Flower Witch¡¯s head. The definition of a witch in the Witch Sea was exceedingly strict, to put it simply, they had to be related to the historical thirteen witches, thirteen witch occupation cards. Also, these thirteen witch occupation cards had very special properties; once a witch died, her witch card would return to the Land of Trial. The Flower Witch rubbed her forehead, her eyes shining: ¡°Many witch occupation cards have been lost, the Blood Blade Pirate Group actually obtaining one of the witch occupation cards, that new leader, Lady Blood, is truly astonishing¡­¡± Lady Blood couldn¡¯t possibly be the Blade Witch, Chen Qi rested his cheek in his hand and replied: ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be, but it looks like they don¡¯t have any hostility, if we want a Blood Origin Crystal, we might as well go find them.¡± Chen Qi said they could go¡­The Flower Witch stroked her chin. Indeed, although the Black Whale Group and she were archenemies, the Blood Blade Pirate Group, as an emerging group of pirates, was not necessarily out of reach. ¡°` Chapter 237 - 237 - 204: Oh no, I’m Surrounded by Water Elves (Two in One)_2 Chapter 237 ¨C 204: Oh no, I¡¯m Surrounded by Water Elves (Two in One)_2 Moreover, the longer she stayed in the Witch Sea, the more the Flower Witch realized that her powers had limits! She and Chen Qi both needed a reliable ally. ¡°Hmm, if the other party is truly a witch, then I must meet them.¡± The Flower Witch nodded lightly. ¡°As for the awakening grass¡­¡± Chen Qi thought hard, but he had no idea where to find the awakening grass. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The only way was to find the chameleon in the Shell Mall, which might solve the problem. But it also required a bit of luck¡­ Chen Qi asked curiously ¡°Fen, can an illusion counter an illusion?¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The best way to defeat magic was with magic. ¡°?¡± Fen once again showed a confused look. ¡°Yes, an illusion can counter an illusion, but the key is that the illusion potion must be potent enough, and the illusion content of the potion can be neutralized by other materials with low harmfulness¡­¡± Fen¡¯s face turned bright red, murmuring softly ¡°For example, the Nightmare Liquid from an Enchanting Demon can create a pleasant dream¡­¡± Speaking of illusions, the most common are nightmare materials that deceive the senses, but due to the high demand from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s nobility, such items were even rarer than the awakening grass. ¡°No, not that¡­¡± Chen Qi gently pulled out a butterfly from the backpack card, a silky blue butterfly. The Flower Witch and the Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 both tilted their heads, showing a thoughtful expression. ¡°What is this? It looks very rare.¡± ¡°Illusion Dream Butterfly,¡± Chen Qi answered softly. ¡°Oh,¡± The Flower Witch crossed her arms, looking as if she understood ¡°So, it¡¯s an Illusion Dream Butterfly, Illusion Dream Butterfly¡­ wait! The legendary drop from the Dream Beast, Illusion Dream Butterfly!¡± The Flower Witch suddenly realized. Before her, was this the legendary material straight out of textbooks, a drop from the disaster beast! Once, her teacher had told her that to become a true Flower Witch, one must possess the strength to hunt disasters! But she had never succeeded; just seeing these disasters made her legs go weak. Yet Chen Qi had not only seen the Dream Beast but also survived and obtained its material. Chen Qi asked ¡°Well? Can this material make an antidote?¡± ¡°Qi! I request three minutes of thinking time!¡± The Flower Witch raised her hand. She needed a moment! ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded lightly. Fen was shocked. Chen Qi had casually handed over the Illusion Dream Butterfly to her. No, that was not the point, why did he have an Illusion Dream Butterfly? Could it be that the Dream Beast found him destined and gave it to him? Speaking of which, the recent appearance of the Dream Beast near the coast, could it really be related to Chen Qi! That reporter lady was not lying! The Flower Witch confirmed ¡°Qi, did you take part in the Dream Beast incident?¡± Chen Qi did not hide anything from the Flower Witch ¡°Yes, I was unfortunately captured by people of the Black Whale Group and taken to the Dream Beast¡¯s birthplace. Later, thanks to the Ice Witch¡¯s seal, I managed to get the Illusion Dream Butterfly¡­¡± ¡°What!¡± Fen blinked ¡°Teacher¡¯s seal¡­ I see. However, Qi, you encounter big events way too often!¡± No, it was normal¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. As someone who frequently wandered in dangerous waters, his luck could only be considered average. Qi was indeed mysterious¡­ Fen extended her right hand¡¯s index finger, carefully receiving the Illusion Dream Butterfly: ¡°The Illusion Dream Butterfly can generate targeted illusions and has a very high priority. Just a tiny bit of it, a tiny bit, can create the antidote¡­ hmm, the leftover materials can be used to craft a special potion, one that can grant Floral Appearance insight and grand inspiration, a legendary potion!¡± ¡°Floral Appearance insight?¡± Chen Qi was slightly startled. Floral Appearance insight, normally, was a special bonus that could only be obtained through a Floral Appearance Occupation Card! A potion that could grant Floral Appearance insight was already a testament to its value! The Flower Witch continued ¡°Yes, and besides, the inspiration it provides can allow a talented Second Order Transcendent to rival the inspiration of a Third Rank Transcendent Book Aspect.¡± To rival a Third Rank Book Aspect¡­ Chen Qi was slightly taken aback. This Illusion Dream Butterfly might indeed be best handled by the Flower Witch. The main use of the Illusion Dream Butterfly was to forge Floral Appearance forbidden creations. But he did not have the skill to forge Floral Appearance forbidden creations, and moreover, his own Nature Form would likely not accommodate Floral Appearance forbidden creations. Handing the Illusion Dream Butterfly over to the pharmacist Flower Witch was already a very good choice. Chen Qi said softly ¡°Then I leave it to you, Fen.¡± ¡°Eh?¡± Could she really be this trustworthy? This was a drop from a deep-sea disaster, wasn¡¯t he afraid she would steal it¡­ Chen Qi trusted her! Fen nodded silently, patting her chest ¡°I will¡­ do my best!¡± Fen finished the last bite of her cake, her whole body wobbling, her eyelids like heavy iron doors about to close. ¡°Fen, how long has it been since you slept?¡± Fen shook her head, letting out a huge yawn ¡°About 50 hours¡­ because of the Black Gloves, right, Qi, you must be careful¡­¡± The Black Gloves were now in Black Mine City¡­ Chen Qi frowned. Although the Black Gloves had been burned once, as a transcendent shadow release of the Black Whale Group and a cadre, his strength could not be underestimated. Most importantly, as someone who dealt with dirty work, the Black Gloves had many disgusting informants. At the same time, he could very quickly contact other cadres of the Black Whale Group. Chen Qi asked curiously ¡°Fen, can you guarantee that you were not followed when you boarded my ship?¡± Chapter 238 - 238 - 204: It’s Over, I’m Surrounded by Water Elves (Two in One)_3 Chapter 238 ¨C 204: It¡¯s Over, I¡¯m Surrounded by Water Elves (Two in One)_3 Fen nodded: ¡°I can guarantee it!¡± Her inspiration perception was maxed out! ¡°That¡¯s good¡­¡± Chen Qi gently leaned back: ¡°Once I get in touch with the Blood Blade Pirate Group, we will set off to meet the witch of the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡­¡± ¡°Mmh.¡± Chen Qi looked at the curved flower on the Flower Witch¡¯s head: ¡°Before that, Fen, treat your injuries first, then get a good night¡¯s sleep. I¡¯ll prepare a room for you later. Do you want to stay in my master bedroom or the Water Elf¡¯s small room?¡± Both options seemed quite appealing¡­ The Flower Witch hesitated for a moment and then answered thoughtfully: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°The Water Elf¡¯s room¡­ Do you need my help with that¡­ ?¡± Fen hugged Water Elf Number Two, who was drinking strawberry juice. ¡°No need, just rest well, Fen, you¡¯re in bad shape right now.¡± Chen Qi said, then pondered the plans for the rest of the day. In a few days, he and the Flower Witch would probably be ready to head to the Blood Blade Pirate Group. He could try taking on a high-difficulty task. But before that, he still needed to master the Soul Origin skill and it would be best to have a Second-tier Hunter¡¯s license. In Black Mine City, there were always some reckless folks and if every problem were solved with a blade, it would be exceptionally troublesome. Moreover, as expected, the subordinates in black gloves were likely all wanted criminals. Going to the Hunter Association could also yield more information. Chen Qi thought about it and decided he could go to the Hunter Association tomorrow to get a hunter¡¯s license. As the ¡°Black Hunter¡± of the Bounty Order, how could he not have a hunter¡¯s license? Chen Qi stood up, took a fitted mattress from a box, and placed it in the Water Elf¡¯s room, setting up a floor bedding. And Fen walked in, holding Deep Sea Water Elf Number Two. At that moment, Number One was practicing its new skill! Seeing Number One, Number Two immediately prepared to show off its muscles! To return to its master¡¯s side, it must demonstrate that it was stronger than its big brother! Number Two wriggled out of Fen¡¯s arms: ¡°Waku Waku! (Brother! We meet again!)¡± It had become stronger! Stronger than its big brother! Now, it should truly be the big brother! ¡°Waku Waku (Little brother).¡± Facing Number Two¡¯s challenge, Deep Sea Water Elf Number One remained unmoved, merely using its intense aura from a disaster beast to make Deep Sea Water Elf Number Two shrink back. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Number Two retreat, Number One slightly lifted its head: ¡°Waku Waku (Little brother, you¡¯ve also gotten stronger!)¡± Why, why! Despite having ventured out for so long, consuming countless awful-tasting potions, it still couldn¡¯t defeat its big brother! Deep Sea Water Elf Number Two gathered its courage and charged: ¡°Waku Waku (Brother! Let¡¯s fight!)¡± ¡°Waku Waku (Fight!)¡± Bang! Bang! Chen Qi crouched down, patting Number One and Number Two: ¡°You two little guys, don¡¯t get so excited late at night, go to sleep! It will disturb the Flower Witch!¡± ¡°Waku Waku.¡± Chen Qi stood up, softly speaking: ¡°Fen, rest well, if the Deep Sea Elves bother you, just pat them, they will listen.¡± Shouldn¡¯t they keep fighting¡­ Fen nodded: ¡°Mmh mmh mmh.¡± After ensuring the Water Elves were quiet, Chen Qi yawned and returned to his bedroom to rest for a bit. The door slowly closed. Meanwhile, Fen stood still, looking around. Before her, seven deep-sea water elves blinked at her. Dammit, I¡¯ve somehow been surrounded by water elves! Since she wasn¡¯t given a pillow, Chen Qi probably wouldn¡¯t blame her, this wasn¡¯t pet abuse, right¡­ Fen carefully placed Number Two on the mattress and then lay down herself. Such a comfortable pillow, so soft¡­ And covering herself with a small blanket, so warm¡­ Fen covered her face with the blanket, staring blankly at the wooden ceiling and the Water Elves on the cat tree. Just this morning she had been wandering, yet tonight, she was sleeping in such a comfortable room. ¡°So fortunate¡ª¡± If only these times could last a little longer, just a bit longer¡­ Fen¡¯s troubled thoughts drifted away with the sea breeze outside the ship, and without realizing it, she fell asleep hugging Number Three, turning to her side. Chapter 239 - 239 - 205 Speedrun Hunter Exam Chapter 239 ¨C 205 Speedrun Hunter Exam A new day. Chen Qi woke up early and changed into a more standard hunter outfit. A jacket, loose pants, non-slip black boots, a long tool belt, and a black hat. Adding a set of specially-made black combat underwear, it was the most common hunter gear in the Witch Sea. Chen Qi left the bedroom and checked the condition of the Flower Witch. Fen was tired and was still cuddling Number Three, drooling as she slept¡­ She slept so soundly¡­ He decided not to wake her up. She still had to make potions when she woke up¡­ Chen Qi smiled slightly, left a note about his departure, instructed the Deep Sea Water Elf to watch the house, and then left the ship to head to the Hunter Association in Black Mine City. The Hunter Association was not far from the dock, located in the bustling commercial street. Chen Qi heard the roaring of steam on the street, the noise between hunter couples, and complaints about the uncleaned corpses causing congestion. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The morning in Black Mine City was still so noisy¡­ Chen Qi walked along the commercial street and asked a hardworking newsboy for the papers: ¡°Give me a copy of the White Dove Times, one of the Witch Times, and a weather forecast from the meteorological bureau¡­¡± Chen Qi took the newspapers and checked them one by one. The White Dove Times reported on the Blood Blade Pirate Group and its reappearance in the Witch Sea. ¡°Shock! After robbing the Ghost Ship, the Black Hunter returned to the Crack Sea! What is his purpose? Is he meeting with the witch? Or is it a larger conspiracy?¡± Why is this place also into shocking headlines¡­ Chen Qi glanced over the newspaper. Chen Qi could vaguely hear discussions about this matter as he passed by, praising the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Although his reputation was very poor, defeating the Black Pig Shark was undoubtedly great news. And below the headline was a report on another maritime celebrity, the emerging Hai Ge, successor to the Deep Sea Hunter rival, Blue Beast. Recently, Hai Ge, using his own strength, killed a third-tier navy officer and robbed the governor of Black Mine City¡¯s goods! Extremely arrogant! Even though Hai Ge was only third-tier, this man always managed to dominate the front pages. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that the White Dove Times headlines had often been occupied by this guy. This guy¡¯s combat power was extremely absurd, absolutely one of the strongest third-order Transcendents in the Witch Sea. However, this guy had bad luck, as Hai Ge¡¯s troubles had coincided with Chen Qi¡¯s actions. Although Hai Ge¡¯s strength was stronger, compared to the arrogant pirate Hai Ge, in the eyes of the press, the Black Hunter¡¯s matters were still more newsworthy. In addition, there was the conflict between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group. Because of the competition for crack resources, they had had several major clashes in a row, and a bloody battle was imminent. Also, there was the latest report from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau. According to their investigation, this Crack Tide was different from the past and did not show any signs of weakening. This Crack Tide, according to the meteorological bureau¡¯s prediction, might coincide with the once-in-a-century Smiling Moon, potentially driving the entire sea into madness. It must be noted that under the Smiling Moon, the slightest breath of many monsters could kill thousands. In addition, the Witch Times reported about newly emerged powerful female pirates, gun master Lanni, and Red Braid, among others. The battle between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, hopefully, the Blood Blade Pirate Group could hold on a bit longer since the strength of the two groups was on completely different levels¡­ Chen Qi kept the newspapers. ¡°Here it is.¡± Chen Qi stopped walking. In front of him stood a huge tall building. The Black Mine City branch of the Hunter Association adopted advanced steel frame structures, covered with exquisite copper plates. After being battered by rain and time, the entire building looked particularly dilapidated, forming a stark contrast with the new buildings on the commercial street. At the entrance of the Hunter Association was an enormous bulletin board for Bounty Orders. Apart from some fourth-order old monsters that were impossible to handle, the most prominent one was him¡­ Black Hunter, Second-tier, bounty of twenty-eight million coins. The Navy was really willing to spend money. Why did they place me in the center¡­ Chen Qi inwardly complained helplessly. Now, the Black Whale Group also knew he was here. He had to stay as alert as possible in Black Mine City. The bounty order for the Flower Witch had actually risen to forty million Shell Coins. The Navy must have confirmed that the Flower Witch held historical secrets. In addition, there was the Black Gloves. As a cadre of the Black Whale Group involved in many misdeeds, his bounty was only twenty-five million. Black Gloves¡¯ bounty is lower than mine¡­ after checking the bounty orders, Chen Qi walked straight into the association¡¯s front lobby. ¡°I am here to apply for a second-tier Hunter¡¯s Certificate.¡± The receptionist was a huge, hairy third-tier middle-aged man, equipped with a freshly forged ¡°bear¡± from the workshop. He was one of the managers of the Black Mine City branch, Tie Xiong. Tie Xiong glanced at Chen Qi and, seeing no luxurious equipment on him, casually pushed a piece of paper to Chen Qi: ¡°Fill out your nature form and profession, your skills and experience. Kid, times are different now. The issuance of the second-tier Hunter¡¯s Certificate is stricter than you think!¡± ¡°I know.¡± Chen Qi took the paper from him. Being a hunter was a very prosperous profession in Shell Country. Unlike ordinary Transcendents, hunters are explorers of cracks, thus requiring high combat and exploration skills. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 240 - 240 - 205 Speedrunning the Hunter Exam_2 Chapter 240 ¨C 205 Speedrunning the Hunter Exam_2 Compared to the navy, company members, and pirates, Hunters were much freer. They didn¡¯t need to be commanded by superiors. Freedom was the creed of the Hunter! Even if they joined a company, they retained the right to leave. That said, if they passed the assessment, most Hunters, unless they died or were dismissed, would never want to leave the company they joined for the rest of their lives. Moreover, the ultimate goal for the vast majority of Hunters was to join a big company. Most Hunters who were once free would become the company¡¯s hunting dogs as they grew stronger. In the Witch Sea, truly powerful Hunters who pursued freedom and worked solo were extremely rare. Deep Sea Hunter was famous not only for his strength that surpassed legends but also because he was one of the few powerful beings who did not rely on any company. A career very suitable for me¡­ Chen Qi picked up a pen and filled in his information on the newspaper. ¡°First-tier chef, second-tier assassin, unique nature form is lamp¡­¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The resume was a problem¡­ Chen Qi fell into thought. The resumes required by the Hunter Association often consisted of tasks issued by the Hunter Association. However, he had no experience as a First-order Hunter. And the Black Hunter matters couldn¡¯t be revealed. Chen Qi thought for a moment and wrote down his past experiences on Train No. 8 and the Dragon¡¯s Rest Place. Tie Xiong took the paper and glanced over it. ¡°Not bad, a Shadow Phase assassin who even cleared a D-class crack alone, you have some skills. However, this would be notable before the Crack Tide, in the current era, your resume is quite ordinary and may not even get you onto the New World¡¯s ship. You should know that an outstanding Hunter should be bigger, stronger, and faster than other Transcendents!¡± Tie Xiong showed off his steel-like muscles. Though he spoke agreeably, could you stop showing off your muscles¡­ Chen Qi frowned. With the advent of the Crack Tide, this place, which accepted wild Transcendents, gradually began to emphasize elitism. After scanning Chen Qi¡¯s resume, Tie Xiong finally said: ¡°Brother, your resume is too thin. I recommend you start as a First-order Hunter. Currently, the competition for the Second-tier Hunter¡¯s certificate is very fierce! Of course, the benefits are better too!!¡± Tie Xiong went on to elaborate on some Hunter benefits and assessments. First, once you obtained the Second-tier Hunter¡¯s certificate, you had the right to access information for free while also being able to purchase rare Transcendent items. Not only that, but the Second-tier Hunter¡¯s certificate also gave you priority in hiring other Hunters. With the rise in benefits, the assessment had also become more complex than before. Simply put, there were three parts to the assessment. The first test was a basic quality test, namely fighting a specific monster. The second test was actual combat, where you needed to defeat competitors to qualify for the next round of tests. The third part was being assigned a task, and completing this task would officially earn you the Hunter¡¯s certificate. Because of the Crack Tide, the number of Second Order Transcendents had multiplied, making the competition intensity more than ten times greater! To filter out truly powerful Hunters, the assessment difficulty had increased fivefold! Additionally, being a Hunter was a free profession that emphasized practical combat. It was extremely common to die during the test. Chen Qi was clear about the assessment process of the Hunter Association. ¡°No, I am much stronger than the average Second Order Transcendent. Also, I hope to complete the assessment within one day.¡± Tie Xiong rubbed his ears, thinking he had misheard. ¡°What? Within one day?¡± ¡°Yes, I have some matters to attend to, so the sooner, the better.¡± Though this kid looked simple, he sure was arrogant! Tie Xiong checked Chen Qi¡¯s resume again and laughed loudly. ¡°The faster you take the assessment, the quicker you die. If you want to complete it in one day, I can only arrange for you to face some killers.¡± The second part of the assessment was ¡¯combat,¡¯ so many people requested to change opponents when facing strong adversaries. Of course, in most cases, the Hunter Association refused these requests. Unless someone was willing to challenge those renowned Transcendents themselves. After finally confirming Chen Qi¡¯s resume and identity and finding nothing else to do, Tie Xiong led him to the open-air battle arena inside the Hunter Association. At this moment, several Second Order Transcendents had already gathered in the open-air arena. Tie Xiong said coldly: ¡°Many Transcendents lack the necessary common sense, blindly learning various breathing techniques, and blindly pursuing miraculous moves and releases, which eventually result in respiratory disorders and physical weakness!¡± ¡°Now, there are quite a few Second Order Transcendents who haven¡¯t mastered meditation and Body Forging Skill!¡± Tie Xiong turned back, raised his arm, and displayed his sturdy biceps. ¡°Kid, though I don¡¯t expect you to master Qi Power Transformation, I hope you¡¯re not a Transcendent lacking common sense!¡± With that, he walked to three jars and asked: ¡°Different adventurers have different roles in their teams. You are not here to be a logistics personnel, are you? For the first test: inspiration, strength, speed, choose one!¡± The weakest monster¡­ Without hesitation, Chen Qi said: ¡°Inspiration.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Tie Xiong violently opened the jar and applied a layer of protection to himself. In an instant, a creature sliced through the air, roaring as it flew by. Tie Xiong burst into laughter and began to explain: ¡°Notice, this monster can only be¡­¡± Bang! Chen Qi took out the saw meat knife from his waist and thrust it in front of Tie Xiong¡¯s face! S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A transparent creature twitched continuously on the knife. Transparent insects could only be observed with spiritual power, and were extremely hard to catch with the naked eye. Chapter 241 - 241 - 205: Speed Through the Hunter Exam_3 Chapter 241 ¨C 205: Speed Through the Hunter Exam_3 Tie Xiong looked at the sharp blade in front of him and took a deep breath: ¡°Damn!¡± Spiritual Power insects possess the ability to hide their spiritual power. Usually, to catch an invisible insect, one needs to combine sound and trajectory to kill it. Yet, the opponent had captured the trail of the invisible insect right off the bat. Tie Xiong whispered quietly: ¡°This guy¡¯s inspiration, no wonder he¡¯s of the Lamp Phase, such a promising seedling, it would be a waste not to go to the Meteorological Bureau¡­¡± Afterward, he came to his senses and clapped his hands: ¡°Test passed.¡± Chen Qi cracked a slight smile: ¡°Please hurry up, I¡¯m eager to get home after the next test.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Get home? What does he mean? Is this person treating our Hunter Association like a low-tier crack grinder? Tie Xiong felt insulted. He couldn¡¯t let him easily pass the Hunter test. The higher-ups just mentioned, the test¡¯s difficulty must be increased¡­ Tie Xiong stepped forward, looking around at the Second-order Transcendents surrounding him. This one¡¯s equipment is too poor, this one¡¯s agility is too poor, right, isn¡¯t there a killer boxer!? Tie Xiong spread his arms and shouted towards a person in the far corner: ¡°Black Fist, come here for a second!¡± As Tie Xiong spoke, a lean bald man approached Chen Qi. Though slim, the dark skin bore numerous scars and tattoos which represented those he had defeated. If on Earth, his track record would easily qualify him as a lightweight king. Tie Xiong said: ¡°Let me introduce, Fighter Black Fist! In the Second-order Transcendent boxing matches, he holds an impressive 75% winning rate!! Also, he¡¯s the most adept combatant among Blade Phase fighters!¡± Fighter? Chen Qi stroked his chin. The Fighter, regarded as the strongest among the Second Rank Blade Phase professions, enhances understanding of Blade Phase, close-quarters combat, and Qi Power learning ability, and also comes with a [Qi Power Burst] skill. Coupled with the corresponding Body Forging Skill and breathing techniques, even at Second Rank, this profession can master advanced Qi Power usage ¡¯Qi Power Transformation¡¯. Pure Blade Phase professions are often very strong in combat. Black Fist glanced at Chen Qi and said: ¡°You¡¯re a Shadow Phase Transcendent, right, not skilled in direct combat? Well, let¡¯s separate for a while before we start fighting, to give you a chance for a sneak attack.¡± Black Fist wrapped his hands with bandages, bearing in mind that Shadow Phase Transcendents were all skilful at sneaky, contemptible attacks. After speaking, a playful smile emerged on Black Fist¡¯s face. This guy, teasing the rookie again¡­ Tie Xiong coughed twice: ¡°Our Hunter Association¡¯s assessment tests real combat ability, but gentlemen, due to a recent surge in applicants for the test and someone renting the training facility, unfortunately, we can¡¯t provide a real combat arena for you two¡­ Thus, it¡¯ll have to be like a ring match¡­ unless, a few days later.¡± ¡°No, let¡¯s start like this, I think this place is quite suitable.¡± Chen Qi looked towards Black Fist and smiled slightly. Tie Xiong¡¯s eyelids twitched. Black Fist grinned, assuming the starter stance of Phantom Fist: ¡°Friend! You should show respect, no, reverence, to a person of the Blade Phase!¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Blade Phase Transcendent slaughtering ten fellow Transcendents of the same rank was not unheard of! Breathing Technique! Hot Furnace! His entire skin instantly became as hot as a blazing furnace. These two are really in a rush, completely failing to showcase our professionalism¡­ Tie Xiong stepped back and said: ¡°Begin.¡± Black Fist suddenly stepped forward, his figure a blur under the enhancement of Hot Furnace. Movement technique! Shadow! Phantom Fist. Ten Sharp! Accompanied by a whooshing sound, ten very fast punches were delivered, hitting Chen Qi squarely in the chest! But the next second, Black Fist felt a stinging sensation in his hand, as black smoke continuously wafted from under Chen Qi¡¯s clothes. The punches were quite fast, almost unavoidable¡­ Chen Qi like a hunting wolf, kept a firm stare on Black Fist. The opponent¡¯s breathing technique, named Hot Furnace, was an intermittent type of breathing technique. While it could match a Third-tier Transcendent¡¯s breathing burst, it came at a cost ¡ª the breathing was intermittent ¡ª Black Fist struck several more punches! Agile steps, followed by Phantom Fist! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Qi intertwined Qi Power around his arms, bent to defend, and then found the right moment, during his opponent¡¯s breathing break, to grab his fist. Then, he elbowed Black Fist¡¯s chin! ¡°You¡­¡± Black Fist gritted his teeth. Chen Qi did not waste words. Taking advantage of his opponent¡¯s head reeling back, Chen Qi swiftly pulled out the Collector, aiming it at Black Fist¡¯s chin, and fired a shot. Bang! Black Fist felt a huge tremor in his chin and the sensation of the bullet passing through his cheek, shuddering slightly. This Fighter, it seems, hadn¡¯t been shot much before¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s finger rested lightly on the trigger, pushing it down. After all, Shell Country is an age of firearms! Blood and flesh fell from Black Fist¡¯s cheek onto the ground. Accompanied by Chen Qi¡¯s finger resting on the trigger. Black Fist, looking at Chen Qi, silently raised his hands! Black Fist, you¡¯re surrendering already? Over already? Tie Xiong was dumbfounded, he had thought the two were equally matched. Ah, our Hunter Association has got a pretty impressive newbie¡­ Watching Black Fist raise his hands, Tie Xiong glanced at the time. The time expended even surpassed that of the noble Levin with his pile of luxury equipment! This guy¡¯s strength, on par with Levin. Tie Xiong coughed twice and said: ¡°Sir, you¡¯ve passed the second round of tests, please follow me to the conference room.¡± Chapter 242 - 242 - 206 The Task of the Grey Hunter Chapter 242 ¨C 206 The Task of the Grey Hunter ¡°Your strength has passed the test; come with me, and I¡¯ll take you to the meeting room of our Black Mine City Hunter Division.¡± Tie Xiong straightened his collar, gave up on showing off his muscles, and continued forward along the gravel path of the open-air training ground. The final assessment¡­ Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his face and looked up at the sky. The day was blazing hot, and before he knew it, it was already noon. To complete the Hunter Association¡¯s professional assessment within a day was indeed difficult. Chen Qi followed Tie Xiong¡¯s footsteps up the spiral staircase to the Association¡¯s towering headquarters. An antique iron door appeared before them. And just at that moment, a grey mouse scurried past his toes. The Boss is here! Tie Xiong instantly broke out into a cold sweat, stopped in his tracks, and then advised: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Newcomer, let me remind you that the Hunters are not as you imagine them to be, and our boss is not someone you should mess with.¡± Then, Tie Xiong placed his hand on the door and slowly pushed it open: ¡°Today happens to be the time when we update our assignments. Go inside and find our divisional Association President, Grey Mouse; he will assign you a task.¡± Tie Xiong kindly reminded: ¡°Lastly, take my advice: it¡¯s best to keep a respectful fear of our boss¡¯s words and learn to refuse properly. There are some things you can¡¯t handle.¡± In the Hunter Association, more daunting than being insulted and abused by high-ranking members, is taking on tasks that are beyond one¡¯s own scale. Grey Mouse¡­ Chen Qi vaguely remembered this person, as he walked into the Hunter Association¡¯s conference area through the heavy iron door. The Hunter Association is an organization that upholds freedom, with exceptionally simple internal rules: accept a task, then complete it. Those who complete many tasks obtain more information and become the leaders of the Hunter Association organization. Chen Qi looked around. This was a meeting hall with a round table, and sitting around it were prestigious Third-order Transcendents. Third-tier Transcendents, before the Crack Tide, were all powerful leaders. However, at the moment, there were only three people at the round table, with most attendees being standing Second-order Transcendents. Three Third-tier Transcendents, and over thirty Second-tier Transcendents. And at the main seat of the round table sat a Hunter draped in a grey coat, wearing old Hunter garb underneath, while his right hand toyed with a pitiful little grey mouse. His face wasn¡¯t very old, around thirty, but his hair was already graying, and the skin that showed was horribly withered, like dry bark. He was the division president of the Black Mine City Hunter Association, a Third-tier Blade Phase professional, Bounty Hunter. High-order Blade Phase profession¡­ Chen Qi remembered this person. The individual was a well-known figure in Black Mine City and a very rare Bounty Hunter in the Witch Sea. This was a special profession that could complete bounty tasks to earn special currency and exchange for Transcendent items and attributes with greedy otherworldly merchants. As a Third-tier profession, he already had access to the special entity ¡°Greed,¡± and as a Blade Phase profession, he possessed formidable single-combat capabilities. And Grey Mouse was a veteran Bounty Hunter, known in the underworld as the Grey Hunter! Shell Country held vast knowledge of shell and Hammer Phases, and a Blade Phase often signified the power of direct combat, and without a doubt, Grey Mouse was among the best. Even with Residual Fire Touch, he would not be a match for the man, perhaps not even able to last thirty seconds¡­ Chen Qi remembered that this division president was only a step away from becoming a Fourth Rank Legend. Besides, Grey Mouse had a vast network of connections behind him; he had tight links to the underworld, as well as deep connections with a Fourth Rank legendary Cardmaker. He held extremely special Skill Cards and a large number of general-purpose Skill Cards in his hands. And these Skill Cards could only be obtained by completing significant tasks in Black Mine City. In addition, Grey Mouse was also the pioneer of the underworld route, enabling one to enter the underground maps of the new-day world ¡°the Gutter¡± through him. A pivotal figure in Black Mine City. Why would such a person appear in the conference room at this time? Normally, the boss of the Association wouldn¡¯t preside over a mere Hunter meeting. Why? Could it be that Grey Mouse had some significant task? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but speculate. As Chen Qi stepped into the meeting hall, Grey Mouse adjusted his hat and asked: ¡°Newcomer?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve just completed the first two assessments, and I¡¯m here for the last one.¡± S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Oh?¡± Grey Mouse¡¯s eyes shifted slightly, and he folded his hands into a fist: ¡°Newcomer, you should know that a new era has descended; with the arrival of the Crack Tide, we Hunters no longer need boring fringe elements. We need adventurers, the fearless who dare to complete any task. This means Hunters holding new Second-tier Hunter licenses must possess strength beyond the average Second-tier Transcendent!¡± What a hassle¡­ Chen Qi felt an ominous sensation: ¡°I am quite confident in my own abilities. Even if it¡¯s a Blade Phase from the Black Blood Empire, I believe I can defeat them.¡± Chen Qi twirled the collector in his hand. Normally, the host of this meeting should have been an ordinary Third-tier Transcendent. But he never expected that Grey Mouse would be the one presiding over this meeting, and even engaging him in direct conversation. Chapter 243 - 243 - 206: The Task of the Grey Hunter_2 Chapter 243 ¨C 206: The Task of the Grey Hunter_2 A mouse climbed onto the brim of Grey Mouse¡¯s hat and let out a squeaky sound. Grey Mouse touched the brim of his hat: ¡°Rookie, my little mouse has told me that you¡¯ve defeated Black Fist. In the past, Black Fist was a decent guy, but among the countless geniuses that emerge from Witch Sea, he is just an average person.¡± Grey Mouse continued to speak: ¡°However, defeating him proves that you are up to standard. But being a Hunter is not a profession about fighting and killing; it¡¯s about adventure. Therefore, before awarding you a Hunter certificate, you need to complete one last ¡¯simple¡¯ mission.¡± Grey Mouse placed emphasis on the word ¡¯mission¡¯. One last ¡¯simple¡¯ mission¡­ Chen Qi looked around. Before coming in, Tie Xiong had reminded him to heed Grey Mouse¡¯s words with respect. To others, a ¡¯simple¡¯ task from Grey Mouse might well be tantamount to taking a trip to hell. Meanwhile, other people also turned their gazes towards Grey Mouse. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Grey Mouse looked at Chen Qi again, his lips curling into a faint smile: ¡°Rookie, I happen to have three decent commissions here. How about it? It¡¯s perfect timing since you¡¯re joining us and are short of one mission. Do you want to take one?¡± Three commissions from Association Presidents¡­ Chen Qi lightly tapped his belt around his waist. Generally, commissions issued by Grey Mouse belong to high-difficulty missions within the Hunter Association. His goal was only to get a Second-tier Hunter certificate, and after returning to the ship, he still needed to discuss with Fen about heading to the Blood Blade Pirate Group. He couldn¡¯t agree to it lightly¡­ Chen Qi politely responded: ¡°I fear my strength has not yet reached the point where I can take on missions at will. If it¡¯s sufficient, I will consider the commission.¡± The moment he finished speaking, a Third Rank Boxer said: ¡°Rookie, you can just refuse if you want. I¡¯ve got a ¡¯punching bag¡¯ task here. Black Mine City¡¯s boxing gym is holding practical training, and there¡¯s a rich lady¡­¡± Punching bag? Rich lady? Chen Qi was shocked. Aren¡¯t there any normal tasks? Chen Qi suddenly realized that many Second-tier Hunters were looking at him with envious eyes. Helping a rich lady and a punching bag task seemed like decent tasks? Chen Qi swallowed, knowing he wouldn¡¯t take on such tasks unless it was a last resort. And the next second, Grey Mouse interrupted the other: S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Boxer, stop it. Your tasks are just torturing the rookies. Rookie! Don¡¯t worry, they¡¯re all quite simple!¡± ¡°Alright, now it¡¯s almost time. Today, I will update our commissions. These are the good commissions that I¡¯ve gone to great pains to secure for you all, after running around Black Mine City.¡± Immediately after, Grey Mouse casually tossed two commission papers onto the round table. Chen Qi stepped forward with the crowd, to examine the two freshly issued commissions. [Find clues about the great merchant Jin Li Commissioner: Magic Bullet Company Reward: Any weapon from Magic Bullet Company¡¯s new X-series (can be exchanged for a lower model), five hundred thousand Shell Coins Deadline: 10 days Note: A big shot wants to buy something from this great merchant, inform him of the area where the merchant has appeared.] New X-series weapons¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flickered. These are regarded as extremely powerful firearms, usually only accessible through Hammer Phase related skills. As a mid-game weapon, they are considered quite powerful. The content is to look for Jin Li, the second-in-command of the Ice Witch Pirate Gang. These Fourth Rank Legends, due to their occupational missions, constantly travel through Witch Sea. But as Legends, the items they sell far exceed those of regular merchants. The crowd began to discuss among themselves. Then, Chen Qi looked at the second commission. [Kill the criminal Shadows under Black Glove] Commissioner: An anonymous merchant Deadline: 2 days Description: The criminal Shadows under Black Glove saw something they should not have seen. They¡¯ve been noticed visiting the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s distillery. Kill them before they return to the hands of Black Glove. Reward: A bottle of new, strength-boosting Potion, and a Qi Power-related Skill Card (can be exchanged for Shell Coins), five hundred thousand Shell Coins.] Upon reading the two commissions, a Second-tier Hunter couldn¡¯t help but curse: ¡°Damn it! Two more high-difficulty tasks! I¡¯d rather be a gigolo!¡± Chen Qi analyzed for a moment. The first task, to locate Jin Li. Though Jin Li is a mild-mannered merchant, she is also a Legend Transcendent, and getting a clue about a Fourth Rank Legend is extremely difficult. The second task, to kill the criminal Shadows¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin in thought. Criminal Shadows are special Transcendents cultivated by Black Glove. Although they possess the aura of a Second-order Transcendent, they are essentially monstrous creations of experimentation, with inherently weak combat abilities. The difficulty of the task lies in the fact that if things go wrong, one could potentially offend both Black Glove and Blood Blade Pirate Group! Everyone shook their heads; both tasks were not easy. Grey Mouse slumped back: ¡°Don¡¯t be so loud, the tasks are a bit difficult, but the rewards are good, aren¡¯t they?¡± The highly respected Third Rank Boxer sighed: ¡°Grey Mouse, the Association doesn¡¯t have spare Third Ranks to complete these tasks right now. I suggest you inform the commissioners sooner rather than later that we can¡¯t take these two¡­¡± For some big powers, failing to complete a commission could easily incur their wrath. ¡°Ah! Just give it a try, who knows? If Hunters only took on safe, manageable tasks, then they wouldn¡¯t be called Hunters, right?¡± Chapter 244 - 244 - 206: The Task of the Grey Hunter_3 Chapter 244 ¨C 206: The Task of the Grey Hunter_3 Grey Mouse smiled slightly and then took out another commission paper: ¡°Oh, by the way, everyone, there¡¯s one last mission!¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes immediately brightened, and they crowded around. Chen Qi also walked over to take a look, his fingers subconsciously tightening. [Deliver a message to the Black Hunter Commissioner: White Dove Newspaper, Grey Hunter of the Hunter Association Deadline: One month Remarks: The White Dove Newspaper wants to interview the Black Hunter, and I also have some information to tell him.] ¡°???¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyelid twitched. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Why was there a commission for him, and why did the remarks say ¡°I¡±? At that moment, the Boxer couldn¡¯t help but clench his fists; they were rock hard! A legendary merchant Jin Li, a black glove, and now there¡¯s a Black Hunter! Bang! He couldn¡¯t help but slam the table and exclaimed loudly: ¡°Grey Mouse, wasn¡¯t the last job you took, looking for the Flower Witch for the Blood Blade Pirate Group, ridiculous enough? Now, what¡¯s the meaning of this commission?¡± Grey Mouse¡¯s tasks were getting tougher and tougher! Grey Mouse coughed twice: ¡°Although the White Dove Newspaper also wants to find the Black Hunter, in reality, I have matters to discuss with him as well.¡± What matters? Chen Qi showed a curious look. As a fine young man at sea, when did he ever get involved with the chairman of the Hunter Association? Could it be that the Bounty Hunters were after him? Chen Qi suddenly felt a chill. He faintly remembered that Bounty Hunters could purchase a very special tracking item in the ¡¯shop¡¯; as long as they had a drop of blood, a strand of hair, they could pursue their target across thousands of miles. Furthermore, as a Bounty Hunter, Grey Mouse¡¯s tracking abilities were terrifying. Could it be that he was already on Grey Mouse¡¯s ¡¯bounty list¡¯? Chen Qi felt a shudder of coldness. The others also started asking: ¡°Grey Mouse, what do you need the Black Hunter for?¡± Grey Mouse crossed his arms, making a fist shape, and rested them on his chin: ¡°My friends, don¡¯t you think I sort of resemble the Black Hunter? Think about it, my nickname is Grey Hunter, and his is Black Hunter. What if someone mixes us up? Or thinks we have some kind of connection? Therefore, I want to change my title, but doing it directly feels a bit like burying my head in the sand, lacking a sense of ceremony. So, I¡¯d like to negotiate with the Black Hunter, hoping he¡¯d be willing to change his title. No, that¡¯s probably not likely, he wouldn¡¯t be too happy¡­ If he could issue a statement clarifying that we have no relation, then I could change my name with a stronger sense of ceremony.¡± Grey Mouse elaborated on his motivations and the details of the task. ¡°So, this task isn¡¯t difficult either because there¡¯s no need to fight the Black Hunter; it¡¯s just about delivering the message for me and the White Dove Newspaper to him, no fighting involved. I think it should be easy to complete!¡± Conveying the message to the Black Hunter, as if that¡¯s easy? Easy my foot¡­ The lips of the crowd quivered, almost spitting out colorful language. Grey Mouse coughed twice, lost in thought: ¡°Right, I feel that the Black Hunter might share my sentiments when he comes across the title Grey Hunter; maybe I should inform him, to see if he minds my title?¡± As he finished speaking, the expressions of everyone could no longer be restrained; they all turned to look at Grey Mouse. These three tasks, easy my foot! And for such a reason, accepting a task from the commissioner of White Dove Newspaper. Everyone turned to the more rational and amiable Boxer for help. The Boxer, restraining his rock-hard fists, spoke again: ¡°Grey Mouse, although the hunters here do have Second-tier Hunter licenses, they are only Second-order Transcendents. You should really consider our association¡¯s manpower when accepting tasks. You should know that if the task is not completed, those big companies won¡¯t just sit by idly! You better be aware, the Navy and other companies¡¯ hunters, they all want this position, the title of chief of the Black Mine City Hunter Association.¡± The Boxer shook his head; their Hunter Association chairman had taken on many such impossible missions in a row. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He continued: ¡°Grey Mouse, didn¡¯t the Red Hunter from Bonfire Company have similar thoughts? Why do you think this way?¡± Grey Mouse adjusted his hat: ¡°It¡¯s different, grey and black are very similar colors! And the Red Hunter is a woman.¡± What are these two talking about? After listening, Chen Qi¡¯s frown deepened. While grey and black are a bit similar, why change his nickname? And why make it so complicated? Why spend money to advertise in the newspaper? No, don¡¯t try to understand their thought processes. The very nature of this is absurd. Chen Qi lamented helplessly. However, these two tasks are good ones! And the rewards are rich enough. The Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s commission and the ¡°Black Hunter¡± commission, though somewhat challenging, were not beyond his ability. Chen Qi stepped forward and picked up the two commission papers: ¡°Grey Mouse, the maximum number of tasks a hunter can accept is four, right? I want to give these two a try.¡± ¡°???¡± Give them a try? Try what? Everyone was shaken and looked towards Chen Qi and the commission papers in his hands. At that moment, Grey Mouse spread his hands and blinked. His sly glance seemed to say to everyone, see, the difficulties of the tasks I offer are not really high. This task! Even a rookie dares to accept it! And two at a time! Chapter 245 - 245 - 207 I’m Here to Do a Task Chapter 245 ¨C 207 I¡¯m Here to Do a Task Smack! Smack! Smack! The Grey Mouse suddenly clapped his hands: ¡°Good! As a Hunter, one should dare to undertake tasks that challenge and exceed one¡¯s own limits. Timid acquiescence will only lead to being engulfed by the great waves!¡± All eyes involuntarily fell on the two bounty papers before Chen Qi. This kid, not only is he taking on missions, but he¡¯s accepted the two with the highest danger coefficients! A newcomer actually dared to take on the tasks of the Black Glove and the Black Hunter, simply too audacious. The Black Hunter is currently shrouded in mystery, having just recently defeated the Black Pig Shark, and with his strength, killing this newcomer before him would be a piece of cake. Although the Black Glove is a masochist, his masochistic tendencies are only towards those stronger than him. As the executor of Black Glove¡¯s dirty deeds, he could make Chen Qi die like an insect on the side of the street. The Grey Mouse propped his leg on the round table, his gaze scorching: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Newcomer! Although you¡¯ve done well, the missions from our Hunter Association are not like outside commissions. If you fail to complete a mission, you must accept the corresponding punishment. If you fail, for these two tasks, you will have to pay a compensation of one hundred thousand Shell Coins each.¡± This was the first time since the onset of the Crack Tide that a newcomer had dared to accept his mission. Remember, even the well-equipped Levin had waited a full five days before daring to accept the mission he posted. Chen Qi noticed that the Grey Mouse, with support, was looking at him with a heated gaze, as if he were a long-coveted lover in a dream. ¡°I know.¡± Chen Qi glanced over the two papers. To kill the Shadow of the criminal Black Glove, even if there were no commission from the Hunter Association, he would actively seek out this mission. However, his current strength was not enough to face the Black Glove alone. But, if the intelligence was correct and the target was located within the territory of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, the difficulty of the mission would decrease significantly. As for the mission concerning the Black Hunter, it was a great test¡­ of his acting skills. The Boxer, unable to help himself, spoke up: Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Do you really understand? Things are not as simple as you think. Our Hunter Association values freedom, which means that the moment you accepted that mission, you could already be in their sights¡­ I advise you to give up this decision, to not let yourself suffer for nothing, to not let the hard-earned money¡­¡± ¡­the Boxer advised, seeing the newcomer as utterly reckless in his eyes. This person is quite nice¡­ Chen Qi hadn¡¯t paid much attention to this Transcendent before, he thought for a moment and said: ¡°Thank you, I¡¯ll be careful.¡± ¡°Anyone else?¡± The Grey Mouse looked around expectantly. The newcomer has accepted? Should these veterans show some indication? This guy isn¡¯t just using the Hunter Association¡¯s mission failure rules to extort money¡­ The Boxer complained to himself before raising his right hand. Following Chen Qi¡¯s lead, a total of ten people accepted the mission. Should they fail, it would cost the Hunter Association a total of one million in compensation. After everyone finished discussing, the Grey Mouse handed a more detailed mission brief, crumpled into a note, to Chen Qi: ¡°Newcomer, here is the detailed information about these two missions, keep it to yourself, okay? As a newcomer, you just need to complete half the mission to pass the evaluation, like finding the general direction of the Black Hunter or injuring a Shadow of the Black Glove¡­ Well, in summary, you don¡¯t need to complete the entire mission, rest assured, even if you fail, I will not ask for compensation.¡± The Grey Mouse leaned forward slowly, his tone serious: ¡°But remember, we in the Hunter Association are just a bunch of people who care about money, with no kinship, no brotherhood, and no love. If you ever find yourself in dire straits, we won¡¯t even help collect your body. We¡¯re just a place for posting commissions and completing them.¡± A place for posting commissions¡­ Chen Qi was momentarily struck by this thought. Shifting the responsibility of the outcome onto the commissioner and the one accepting the commission was one of the fundamental reasons for the Hunter Association¡¯s continued existence. The Hunter Association is not an ¡¯organization¡¯ per se, but more akin to a temporarily established discussion group. In the company, if a mission fails, there will be cruel punishment, but there will also be support and protection. In the Hunter Association, however, all consequences must be borne by oneself. This also meant that once targeted by the Black Glove, Chen Qi could only rely on himself. The glint of determination in Grey Mouse¡¯s eyes flickered; he didn¡¯t want the newcomer to harbor too many emotions and expectations towards the Hunter Association. ¡°I know, that¡¯s exactly why I came to this place¡­¡± Chen Qi gave a slight smile, accepted the two mission papers, pushed open the door, and left. ¡­ ¡­ Black Mine City, the brewery, afternoon. Chen Qi changed into a common set of Hunter¡¯s clothes and looked towards the brewery¡¯s gate. In the Witch Sea, alcohol was an incredibly developed industry, and the Blood Blade Pirate Group owned many breweries. Among them, the Flower Wine popular across the Witch Sea was a product of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. At the moment, in front of the brewery¡¯s gate, there were at least thirty armed guards. Chen Qi sat outside the brewery on a chair, holding a photograph, contemplating his next plan. According to the information provided by the Hunter Association, the Black Glove had dispatched five subordinates who had successfully infiltrated the brewery¡¯s interior. Generally speaking, the simplest method would be to wait nearby the brewery and then look for a way to assassinate them. This method is too slow¡­ Chen Qi pulled out the ¡¯Blade¡¯ Fenrir had given him. A token of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, this token alone was enough to command the people of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Directly using this token to command the ¡¯Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯¡ªwould that be a better choice? If that¡¯s the case¡­ Chen Qi fell into thought. By doing so, it was somewhat likely that his identity and his connection with the Black Hunters would be exposed. But there were no better options, just try to bluff it through¡­ Chen Qi changed into another set of Hunter¡¯s clothes, covered his face, and walked towards the brewery¡¯s gate. The moment he approached the brewery, the muzzles of three firearms were pointed at him. ¡°Hey! Dammit! Kid! Who allowed you to dress like that and approach this place?¡± ¡°Do you even know whose turf this is!¡± The guard captain at the door cursed fiercely and fired a shot into the sky. ¡°I am Levin! I¡¯m here to¡­¡± Chen Qi flipped his hand and pulled out a bright red dagger from underneath his clothes. ¡°Levin! Blood Blade¡­ executive¡­¡± The guard muttered, immediately had someone back off, and bowed in salute. The chief officers of the Blood Blade Pirate Group were all Third Rank experts! Not someone their rank-and-file guardsearning a few tens of thousands of Shell Coins a month could afford to provoke! ¡°Is this dagger really this effective?¡± Chen Qi struggled to control his expression. He seemed to understand why this prop was one of the must-have items for the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Levin? I wonder under which esteemed officer of our Blood Blade Pirate Group you serve, Little Red Riding Hood, Fenrir, or perhaps the old general¡­ the guard captain squeezed out a smile: ¡°Sir, what brings you to our humble brewery? Are you here for a bottle of fresh Flower Wine?¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment and replied with a smile: ¡°I¡¯m here on a mission.¡± Chapter 246 - 246 - 208 Welcome Back! Chapter 246 ¨C 208 Welcome Back! ¡°` Task? What task? The guard captain looked puzzled. Chen Qi surveyed his surroundings and noticed that the guards were all keeping their distance from him. They will listen to my orders, right¡­ Chen Qi spoke in a commanding tone: ¡°Give me a map of the distillery, and don¡¯t move from here. I¡¯ll be back.¡± ¡°Okay, okay¡­¡± The guard captain was full of doubt yet managed to suppress his curiosity. If his salary had been higher, he might have mustered the courage to interrogate this mysterious officer! But now, he didn¡¯t even have the authority to question. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð It¡¯s that easy¡­ Chen Qi took the map with both hands, pulled out the black blade wrapped in entwining bandages, and headed towards the distillery¡¯s warehouse. Currently in the warehouse, more than a dozen laborers were strenuously moving barrels of liquor. According to the information provided by the client, the person with the black gloves should be one of these laborers. Seeing the blade at Chen Qi¡¯s waist, an old laborer¡¯s face filled with difficulty as he stepped back: ¡°Sir, sir, didn¡¯t you say you would never use us for experiments¡­¡± Recently, many factories in Black Mine City had been plagued by numerous disappearances of miners, causing widespread panic. ¡°Everyone, rest assured, I am only here to find some shadows.¡± Looking at the many busy laborers, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but frown. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dove¡¯s Sensing! As he activated his sensing ability, the spiritual power fields around the people began to emerge slowly, but to his surprise, most of them had an exceedingly thin layer of spiritual power field. Is the information incorrect? Or is my sensing weak? Can¡¯t identify them¡­ Chen Qi gripped the black blade tightly in his hand. Could the subordinates of Black Gloves, aside from the criminal shadows that followed, be capable of concealing their own spiritual power fields? Although he had higher inspiration, his sensing skills were relatively ordinary. I need to change my approach¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s leather glove gripped the black blade tightly as he walked into the crowd. People under Black Gloves should all have shadow affinity¡­ Since he had an affinity for shadows, he might be able to detect something. And, as he approached a laborer who was nearly two meters tall, he faintly sensed a trace of shadow affinity. ¡°Found one.¡± Chen Qi casually remarked, turning his head. And in that instant, the sound of breaking bones began to pull and stretch. ¡°Damn it! Where did you come from?¡± The shadow of the laborer beside him began to distort as if pulled by an invisible force, gradually lifting off the ground and turning into a mass of pitch-black, flowing shadow, then like twisted liquid, it formed into a peculiar suit of black fur armor! A monster covered in black fur swung a fist the size of a pot at him! Burst. Upwards Slash! Chen Qi drew his black blade in one swift motion and slashed upwards, bisecting the shadow creature at the waist. Accompanied by black blood spilling onto the ground¡­ Chen Qi silently struck another blow behind him, defeating another shadow monster. Immediately afterward, shadows started to appear on three other people as well. As they ran, they shouted loudly: ¡°Black Gloves won¡¯t let you off, Black Whale won¡¯t¡­¡± Slash! Chen Qi didn¡¯t give them time to speak. He quickly advanced and cut down the three monsters created by Black Gloves. With each raise and fall of his blade, blood sprayed, and these shadow monsters became corpses on the ground. So weak¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel disappointed. He had thought they were weak, but he hadn¡¯t expected them to be even weaker than he had imagined. Not a single one could withstand a single blow. The other laborers looked towards Chen Qi, their faces filled with terror. ¡°Don¡¯t move, take a break, and rest assured, I won¡¯t hurt you¡­¡± Task complete! Chen Qi crouched down to examine the corpses. Although he had completed his task, he faintly sensed something amiss. These people were weak, too weak, unusually so¡ª Their bodies¡¯ strength was even inferior to that of a First Order book-affinity Transcendent. Most of their bodies were frail, and usually, the stronger the spiritual power field, the stronger the power. Moreover, the pitch-black shadows on their bodies seemed to be shapeable¡­ A Second-tier shadow-affinity Transcendent¡¯s shadow disguise technique? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but think. This Transcendent Skill could change one¡¯s height and appearance, considered a fairly practical ability. However, these people clearly didn¡¯t have the spiritual power field or strength of Second-tier. And the price of their power was their weak spiritual power field. These people, they could conceal their spiritual power while changing their appearance? A special Transcendent, dedicated to hiding spiritual power and identity. In terms of rarity, they might surpass common combat Transcendents. After all, few would pay attention to a person with a weak spiritual power field. Such Transcendents were exceedingly rare. Even among Black Gloves¡¯ subordinates, there definitely wouldn¡¯t be more than ten. And here, there were no less than five such Transcendents! Quite the expenditure¡­ Chen Qi turned to the labor foreman nearby: ¡°When did these few people come? And what were they doing?¡± The labor foreman hesitated to answer: ¡°About three months ago, I think. They were mainly responsible for transporting goods, very diligent. They have wives to support at home and are honest folk. We really don¡¯t know anything¡­¡± ¡°` The foreman of the porters seemed to shrink in on himself, terrified that Chen Qi would cut him down. Three months ago? Chen Qi stroked his chin and asked, ¡°What kind of wine were they transporting?¡± ¡°Flower wine¡­ the wine that¡¯s reserved for distinguished guests¡­¡± Chen Qi suddenly felt a chill. Before, on Fenrir¡¯s ship, Fenrir had offered him plenty of wine. I haven¡¯t been poisoned, have I? In the Witch Sea, there are some extremely special poisons. ¡°Let me see the wine they were transporting.¡± ¡°Okay, okay, this is what they just brought in.¡± The porter handed a barrel filled with flower wine to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took a bottle of wine out of the barrel and then carefully examined it. Inside the bottle, there were some tiny black hair-like pieces floating around, but as time passed, these black pieces were dissolving continuously and slowly disappearing into the wine. From the outside, there appeared to be nothing wrong! They disappeared so quickly¡­ Chen Qi was startled. ¡°This wine? Is it for the ships?¡± Chen Qi confirmed once again. ¡°Yes, yes¡­¡± The porter stuttered. These poisons must be the creation of some special crack. The people from the Black Whale Group had actually infiltrated the winery and poisoned it. And they had been doing it for a full three months! This task he was on seemed to have snagged a big fish! Chen Qi stood up and rubbed his hands together. Typically, poisons of this invisible kind wouldn¡¯t be too potent. And with Pharmacist Flower Witch at Chen Qi¡¯s back, even if he were to be afflicted with a potent poison, it wouldn¡¯t be a big problem. As long as he still had a breath left, Flower Witch could save him! But for the Blood Blade Pirate Group, this was a fatal blow. Chen Qi took two bottles of the wine, planning to go back and request Flower Witch¡¯s help: ¡°I understand now.¡± Then, after confirming there was no other business, he instructed the winery staff to deal with the matter and to disguise it. This was more important than he had imagined. To prevent any major figures from getting involved¡­ Chen Qi left the winery as quickly as possible. After Chen Qi departed, the plump security chief was incredulous. At this time, when the Blood Blade Pirate Group was without a leader, someone actually came to their winery and uncovered the Black Whale Group¡¯s scheme. In terms of efficiency, it was nothing like their Blood Blade Pirate Group! The guard looked at the many barrels of flower wine in the warehouse. Consider that these were destined for the officers¡¯ ships! If it weren¡¯t for that person, this wine was meant to be sent to the frontline! If the frontline had drunk this wine! The consequences would be unimaginable! ¡°Who is this Levin under exactly!¡± The security chief couldn¡¯t help but marvel, immediately walked to the security room, and activated the radio communication device. ¡°Hello, is this Lord Fenrir? I have an urgent matter to report.¡± The security chief was very anxious. Unexpectedly, the voice on the other end was very soft. ¡°No, I am Lady Blood.¡± ¡°Lady Blood?¡± Lady Blood! The security chief was jolted with surprise; the wife of the current leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was actually together with Lord Fenrir. ¡­ ¡­ At dusk, the docks of Black Mine City were draped in a tender golden glow, as if gently caressed by time, appearing exceptionally tranquil and serene. ¡°Phew¡­ task completed¡­ so tired¡­¡± Chen Qi stretched his weary body, heading towards his cabin ship. He had completed the mission too quickly; it would be best to wait another day for things to ferment before seeking out Grey Rat for the mission reward. On the ship, the cloaked Flower Witch sniffed the air, then lowered her head to look into the distance. It¡¯s Chen Qi¡¯s scent! ¡°Welcome back, Qi!¡± Flower Witch immediately leaped from the ship, waving and smiling at Chen Qi. ¡°Mm.¡± Chen Qi walked forward. But the moment he approached Flower Witch, Chen Qi noticed her cloak begin to wriggle frantically. ¡°??¡± A faint smile appeared on the Flower Witch¡¯s lips. Something isn¡¯t quite right¡­ Chen Qi paused in his steps. Something was very off, incredibly, it was off by a factor of eleven! The undulation of Flower Witch¡¯s cloak, wasn¡¯t it a bit too violent? And he faintly heard the screams of the Water Elves¡­ Chapter 247 - 247 - 209: Flower Witch’s Spectacular Culinary Skills Chapter 247 ¨C 209: Flower Witch¡¯s Spectacular Culinary Skills Flower Witch tried to maintain her usual expression: ¡°Qi, you¡¯re back!¡± ¡°Yes, Fen, do you have some good news?¡± Why did Flower Witch seem so happy¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that nothing significant had happened on Flower Witch¡¯s end. ¡°Hehe~¡± Fen led Chen Qi onto the houseboat, then asked, ¡°Qi, you should know about my future legendary title, right?¡± The future title, Fen¡¯s dream was to fulfill the legacy of the Ice Witch, and then become the new Legend¡­ Chen Qi recalled for a moment: ¡°Um¡­ Vegetable Witch?¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð You really do remember! Fen couldn¡¯t help but curl up the corners of her mouth and continued, ¡°You should know that this title is not only elegant, but also has many meanings.¡± Is this title really elegant? I feel it¡¯s not as good as Land God Witch¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but retort. Fen wiped her nose: ¡°Actually, my cooking skills are quite proficient!¡± Chen Qi sniffed, there seemed to be a scent of vegetables on the boat. Now, it was dusk, just in time for dinner! Flower Witch had prepared the dishes in advance. Flower Witch can cook too¡­ Chen Qi had to marvel that Fen, coming from nobility, truly differed in many ways from most nobles. Unless it is nobles in relevant professions, it is rare for nobles to cook for themselves. Now, his Spiritual Power Points were still plentiful, and he had also done some tasks that morning. Perfect, dinner could be enjoyed with Flower Witch¡¯s cuisine! Excited, Chen Qi followed Flower Witch into the dining room. At that moment, aside from him and Fen, there were seven pitiful, helpless deep-sea Water Elves at the table. However, instead of the deep-sea Water Elves, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were immediately drawn to the green glow on the table. Elf mushroom soup, hair-like seaweed soup, green slime jelly, vegetable salad, dew fruit juice¡­ All were transcendent delicacies! Chen Qi swallowed hard. This was his first time seeing such a green-hued dinner in the New Sun World. Flower Witch took off her cape, revealing her face. At this moment, her facial wounds had healed, and her face was once again covered with vibrant flowers. Flower Witch said proudly: ¡°Hehe, the skills I¡¯ve learned are exquisite culinary arts!¡± ¡°That¡¯s a lot though.¡± Chen Qi looked at the large spread of dishes. Even with his increased appetite, it would be difficult to digest such a vast amount of food all at once. ¡°???¡± Fen touched her nose: ¡°The rest is for the Water Elves.¡± Water Elves? Chen Qi was slightly startled and looked at the Water Elves on the table. He saw a big bowl filled with a large amount of green liquid, the entire soup resembling an evil potion mixed by a witch in the depths of a forest. Deep-sea Water Elf number two calmly drank a cup of the green soup and said to the other Water Elves: ¡°Wakuvaku (Too weak! To become stronger, you must be brave like me!)¡± Deep-sea Water Elf number two bravely took another sip. If number two likes it, that¡¯s good¡­ Fen proudly said: ¡°These are the dishes taught by my teacher and nanny! Unlike ordinary dishes, they are extremely rich in nutrients! And, they can rapidly develop pets when consumed!¡± Deep-sea Water Elf number one looked at the green dish, its face showing terror: ¡°Wakuvaku (Master! Can this really be consumed?)¡± Chen Qi slowly looked down. There, number three had already collapsed on the ground, unable to rise again! And from its mouth oozed the green liquid. Number four advanced, tasted a sip, and instantly hopped around before falling to the ground. Two deep-sea Water Elves had fallen already! ¡°¡­¡± Are you sure you¡¯re not making some dark creature cuisine? Chen Qi took a deep breath, then looked again at the deep-sea Water Elves and the eagerly expecting Flower Witch. ¡°You have a taste¡­¡± The little yellow flowers on Flower Witch¡¯s head moved about, she was very eager for Chen Qi¡¯s appraisal. It seems I have no way to back out¡­ The rice was awful, but out of politeness, he felt he had no choice but to eat it¡­ Chen Qi sat down, picked up a small bowl, and scooped up a bowl of a mysterious green oily liquid with a spoon. Everything had to be tried¡­ As a Light Seer, he should maintain his curiosity. Chen Qi abruptly grabbed the bowl and gulped down the mysterious liquid. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± The green oily liquid exploded on his taste buds and then swept through his body! Heart-strengthening bitter gourd, blood-improving kelp, strength-boosting spinach, eyesight-enhancing beta-carotene, and waist-strengthening Transcendent chives¡­ This tiny soup contained at least ten types of highly nutritious Transcendent vegetables. [You have consumed the Vegetable Fortifying Soup, constitution +1, strength +1, and a slight increase in disease resistance for a short time.] It could even add attributes¡­ Chen Qi muttered softly. Lately, his attributes had hit a bottleneck. So that¡¯s it, the Flower Witch¡¯s cooking skills were indeed formidable. This method of juicing all the vegetables and then mixing them together while ensuring the effects blended without conflict! Chen Qi looked at the Flower Witch¡¯s small hands still holding some vegetable leaves. Fen must have spent quite some time on this dish. But! It tasted horrible! Super horrible! Chen Qi suppressed his feeling of nausea and consumed the bowl of liquid in one go. It¡¯s all tonics! Fen asked: ¡°How is it?¡± Chen Qi suppressed the urge to vomit: ¡°It¡¯s good, besides being unpalatable, it has no other flaws!¡± ¡°Ah¡­ Is it that bad!¡± A sad little blue flower immediately sprouted from the top of the Flower Witch¡¯s head. She had a rich experience of eating grass and taking potions, hence already losing her ability to judge many dishes. ¡°It¡¯s very bitter¡­¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t describe his feelings at the moment and glanced at Water Elf Number Two. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Water Elf Number Two, fearless, drank the green fortifying soup as if it were just water. ¡°Number Two¡­¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t believe it. Before, Number Two was just a meek Water Elf. But now, Water Elf Number Two seemed to have adapted to it all: ¡°Waku Waku (Master! For strength! I am willing to endure everything, wow!)¡±. ¡°Waku Waku (To return to master¡¯s embrace! I must become stronger!)¡±. For tremendous strength, eating a disgusting meal was nothing! Water Elf Number Two was resolute. Hiss¡­ Chen Qi was surprised; he never thought that one day he would be dragged into this by his own pet creature. The Flower Witch tasted it again and whispered very softly: ¡°Sorry, sorry, I¡¯ve been eating these since I was young, so I thought¡­¡± The Flower Witch took out a freshly baked flower cake and handed it to Chen Qi. Due to various reasons, Fen had been taking medicine for a blood disease since she was young, and with her extensive experience in eating grass, she had much higher tolerance for this type of food than most people. This also led to her misjudgment of the taste of food. Cake¡­ Chen Qi curiously took a bite of the cake. After tasting the slightly bitter yet lingering ¡°green soup¡±, his mouth seemed to still retain the freshness bestowed by nature. But the sweetness of the cake, like the warm sunshine in spring, instantly dispelled all the previous bitterness and cold! Super delicious flower cake¡­ Chen Qi even felt that, even a cake enhanced with Soul Seasoning couldn¡¯t compare to the one before him. The Flower Witch really could cook¡­ Though only desserts. ¡°Delicious!!¡± Chen Qi praised sincerely. Hehe¡­ The Flower Witch took a small sip of the green soup and smiled proudly. Immediately after, she took out a bottle of potion from her backpack card that looked as dreamy as the stars. ¡°Qi, the potion made with the Illusion Dream Butterfly as the main ingredient is ready!¡± ¡°??¡± So fast¡­ Chen Qi slowly savored another bite of the elf mushroom, surprised as he looked at the potion in Fen¡¯s hand. Chapter 248 - 248 - 210: Illusion Dream Potion! Drink! Chapter 248 ¨C 210: Illusion Dream Potion! Drink! The Illusion Dream Potion from the Dream Beast, so quickly, worthy of the Flower Witch¡­ Chen Qi took the potion from Fen¡¯s hand. [Illusion Dream Potion: Nature Form: Floral Description: A transcendent potion born from the hands of a witch, containing part of the power of a disaster beast. This power is perfectly neutralized by other medicinal materials, resulting in a dreamlike color. Usage Conditions: Constitution 20, inspiration 40, and a minor amount of mental resistance (if mental resistance is insufficient, there¡¯s a high probability of having nightmares and encountering nightmarish assaults). Effect: Gain minor floral appearance understanding, minor illusion resistance, inspiration increased by 10 points, minor enhancement of spiritual power origin, minor increase in spiritual power control, increased illusion skill talent, and temporarily increased likelihood of dreaming (lasting about twenty days). Note: Fen added many rare transcendent medicinal materials while making this potion! After consumption, it also provides a special constitution boost!] Chen Qi looked at the dense list of benefits. Undoubtedly, this was an extremely powerful potion. Most importantly, it was the understanding of floral appearance skills, which meant a significant increase in the range of skill choices for him. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Additionally, spiritual power origin and spiritual power control were two very rare enhancements. Spiritual power origin could comprehensively increase the power of his qi. Spiritual power control, simply put, was a further application of spiritual power, usually requiring third-tier strength to qualify for learning. Unexpectedly, he could directly gain minor spiritual power control through the potion. Although it was just a minor increase, it meant he could now directly master high-tier, intricate skills like qi power transformation. ¡°Thank you very much!¡± Chen Qi did not hesitate and drank the Illusion Dream Potion in one gulp. The icy liquid slid down his throat, instantly transforming into a warm current that quickly spread throughout his body. It felt as though every inch of his skin and every bone had undergone the cleansing of dewdrops. Oh? Drinking it directly? The Flower Witch was surprised, as she had not yet explained the safety instructions for consumption. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, feeling the power in his blood and the scenes in his mind. Beneath the sea of spiritual power representing his strength, a colorful little flower gradually appeared. [You have consumed the Illusion Dream Potion, gained the corresponding benefits, and additionally gained 3 points of strength, and an increase in recovery ability and energy (temporary, lasting about a day).] ¡°How is it? Are you okay?¡± Fen asked concernedly, as any potion could potentially have side effects, and blindly consuming materials from a disaster beast could even lead to distortion. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°It feels pretty good! My constitution now is enough to withstand this potion.¡± Chen Qi smiled slightly, looked around, and then ate a small piece of elf mushroom. Even though it tasted awful, it was a good thing that could enhance attributes! Even Water Elf No. 2 could eat it! Chen Qi did not hesitate any longer and began to enjoy the Flower Witch¡¯s cooking. ¡°Wakuwa Wakuwa (Master is eating¡­)¡± Seeing Chen Qi and No. 2¡¯s actions, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 decided to bravely try the Flower Witch¡¯s dishes. Relying on a strong will, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 successfully withstood these medicinal materials. Chen Qi patted No. 1¡¯s little head: ¡°Fen, you don¡¯t need to make nutritious food for other water elves, but you can try giving No. 2 more food. I can feel that No. 2 has become very strong.¡± Chen Qi realized that the Flower Witch was currently not wealthy. Most of her medicinal materials came from the Black Land and the Journey to the Crack. However, with the support of numerous potions, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 had really grown stronger and even harbored a faint power of further evolution! Most crucially, No. 2 could actually continuously consume so many days of nutritious supplements. Water elves were weak but were immensely compatible pet beasts, possessing infinite evolutionary potential. ¡°I understand¡­¡± The Flower Witch whispered, suddenly realizing she had been wasting medicinal materials. ¡°By the way, Fen, I have something to show you. Could you please help me identify it?¡± Chen Qi took out the flower wine he had obtained from the brewery from his backpack card and handed it to Fen. Wine, and it¡¯s high concentration¡­ Fen blushed and said: ¡°I¡¯m not very good at drinking wine; I get drunk easily¡­.¡± No, Flower Witch, you misunderstood; this isn¡¯t for you to drink¡­ Chen Qi briefly explained the origin of the wine to the Flower Witch. The Black Gloves had specially dispatched a transcendent who could hide the spirit power field just to poison this wine. However, Chen Qi only had a rough guess about the specific effects of these poisons. Proper identification had to be left to the professionals. Despite being a pharmacist, Fen was inherently also a small poison maker. Hmm, the Flower Witch had the potential to become a deadly poison master¡­ Chen Qi thought as he looked at the nutritious meal before him. I see, it¡¯s poisoned¡­ Fen took out a small white flower from her backpack card and then inserted it into the wine bottle. The next moment, the white flower turned bright red. Unexpectedly, the flower did not wither but instead grew tiny thorns, even starting to move toward Fen¡¯s fingers. Fen frowned instantly: ¡°Invisible poison of the cup, blood poison, Qi, have you heard of Blood Mage?¡± Blood Mage? Chen Qi pondered. Corpse Shepherds and Necromancers were popular professions, related to the void and shadow phases. Due to the special nature of these forms, not many people chose this path. But Blood Mage, as a cup phase profession, could control blood at the third rank, enabling them to manipulate bodies. Due to their own spirit power field, Blood Mages usually couldn¡¯t directly control others¡¯ blood. However, if they could feed the opponent specific items in advance, Blood Mages could break this limitation and achieve victories against stronger opponents. Historically, there were cases where powerful Blade Phase Legends fell to Blood Mages. This was an extremely powerful, disgusting, and bloody profession¡­ ¡°Fen, are you saying that this poison is specially crafted for Blood Mages?¡± Fen nodded: ¡°Yes, and this poison was made by a top-level pharmacist, whose level might surpass mine, no, in poison making, he is far above me!¡± Above you! Chen Qi was stunned. A poison maker superior to the Flower Witch, if from the Black Whale Group, was likely either hidden elders in the Mist Sea or forbidden creatures imprisoned in the seabed jail. Such a grand gesture! Chen Qi thought silently. The Black Whale Group had made many preparations to kill the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Fen continued: ¡°If this poison were slightly enhanced and combined with a Blood Mage, even a powerful third-tier transcendent could explode instantly, becoming a weapon in the Blood Mage¡¯s hands.¡± A weapon of the Blood Mage, which means that the Black Whale Group planned to dispatch a Blood Mage¡­ Chen Qi looked at the flower wine before him. If this wine reached the hands of the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s officers, it would be a colossal disaster. Had he unknowingly helped the Blood Blade Pirate Group solve a major problem¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. In that case, when he met with the Blood Blade Pirate Group later, he could use it as leverage. Chen Qi took another bite of the flower cake. After tomorrow, once he received Hui Shu¡¯s reward, he and the Flower Witch could set off to meet the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chapter 249 - 249 - 211: Hound Step Chapter 249 ¨C 211: Hound Step However, this journey was fraught with danger¡­ Chen Qi vaguely remembered that once the Flower Witch boarded the ship, the Blood Blade Pirate Group would embark on a perilous voyage. Chen Qi stared at Fen¡¯s face: ¡°By the way, Fen, how¡¯s your injury?¡± Fen moved the flower from her right eye, revealing it. Close to that bloodshot eye, there were still some red scars and traces of blood that hadn¡¯t been cleaned up. The Flower Witch herself suffered from Blood Flower Disease, and combined with the blood disease from the trial, her entire body was extremely fragile. Fen replied softly: ¡°Thanks to the potions made by the Illusion Dream Butterfly, my spirits are temporarily stable, but I still have nightmares occasionally. However, the blood disease remains a huge issue.¡± We need to get Blood Origin Crystals as soon as possible¡­ Chen Qi pondered. By tomorrow noon, the information about the assassination of the Shadow of Crime should reach the Hunter Association. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð After collecting the task, it would be almost time to head to the base of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chen Qi said: ¡°Fen, we will head to the Blood Blade Pirate Group tomorrow night.¡± Tomorrow? Isn¡¯t that too soon? No, these matters must be dealt with before the arrival of the Smiling Moon¡­ Fen nodded seriously: ¡°Rest assured, Qi! I¡¯ve become stronger! With me here, if the Blood Blade Pirate Group dares to come at us, I¡¯ll show them the power of release!¡± Fen waved her little fist in the air. After undergoing the trial, she had gained mature combat experience! Fen was confident that as long as they didn¡¯t encounter legends or sea beasts, she was invincible at the Third Rank! And Water Elf No.2 condensed two small water fists and waved them in the air. The Blood Blade Pirate Group shouldn¡¯t be a worry, but this trip still seemed fraught with danger¡­ Chen Qi ate a piece of cake. In the conflict between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, even someone as strong as the Flower Witch couldn¡¯t guarantee her safety in the battle. ¡­ ¡­ The next noon, on the commercial street of Black Mine City. A sudden storm swept through Black Mine City, and a large number of papers fluttered over the commercial street. ¡°One copy of today¡¯s newspaper, please.¡± Chen Qi, as usual, bought a newspaper at the newspaper stand on his way to the Hunter Association. The top headline was about the Blood Blade Pirate Group attacking the Black Whale Group. Last night, the Blood Blade Pirate Group launched a surprise attack, severely damaging the Black Whale Group¡¯s island. ¡°A retaliatory action because of what happened yesterday?¡± Chen Qi shook his head, and the next second, as he arrived in front of the Hunter Association headquarters, he felt a gaze upon him. Three well-equipped hunters, like fierce beasts, were fixing their beastly stares on Chen Qi. The three hunters were discussing among themselves. ¡°Is this guy a newbie too? Could he be the assassin?¡± ¡°Is it him? You must be joking, completing that mission and daring to come back?¡± ¡°That was an A-rank mission reward, enough to drive everyone crazy. Besides, even if Black Gloves are brazen, they wouldn¡¯t show up in front of the Hui Shu leader.¡± ¡°That guy! He dared to break into the base of the Blood Blade Pirate Group alone? Truly bold!¡± They were discussing yesterday¡¯s events¡­ Chen Qi frowned, looking down. Underfoot was a fresh bounty order. #Black Gloves: Anyone who captures the hunter who assassinated our members will be rewarded a million shell coins and a C-rank Skill Card of any nature form by the Black Whale Group!# The task issued by Black Gloves¡­ Chen Qi carefully inspected the task. In the simple text, he could feel the hysterical anger of Black Gloves. The reaction of Black Gloves was quick, he issued a bounty so swiftly¡­ Chen Qi thought it wasn¡¯t a good sign. The actions in Black Mine City were even more dangerous than he had imagined. Chen Qi looked toward the hunters. One of the hunters muttered: ¡°Newbie? Do you have any leads on this guy?¡± Chen Qi smiled: ¡°No, and I don¡¯t want to get involved in this either. Besides, it seems pretty dangerous.¡± The Hunter Association advocated for freedom, and thus it was essentially a mixed bag of characters. Although officially, the Hunter Association did not allow the issuing or taking of pirate group tasks, in reality, many hunters still helped pirate groups if the reward was sufficient. Even the leader Hui Shu would occasionally turn a blind eye and take on pirate group tasks. The hunter grinned: ¡°Is that so? The reward is quite substantial, after all. Capturing one person is simpler than clearing a crack!¡± So reckless¡­ Chen Qi said: ¡°Not necessarily, you might die even faster. Even if you capture him, are you sure the Blood Blade Pirate Group will let you go?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The group swallowed nervously; the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s influence in Black Mine City was significant. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These rag-tag hunters posed no real threat to him, but hopefully, Black Gloves¡¯ task wouldn¡¯t attract powerful bounty hunters¡­ Chen Qi ignored them and walked inside the Hunter Association building. Chen Qi climbed up the spiral staircase to the top floor, The task he took was directly under Hui Shu and ultimately required him to go to Hui Shu¡¯s office to collect the reward. Due to Hui Shu¡¯s personal habits, this didn¡¯t need any notification. ¡°Hui Shu, I¡¯m here to complete the task.¡± Chen Qi walked down the corridor, knocked on the door, pushed open the heavy oak door carved with a gold blade, and entered the room inside. Hui Shu¡¯s office was quite large, with a spacious, solid wood desk in the center. Scattered on it were several thick history books, some documents, and a detailed map of Black Mine City¡¯s waters, marked with various colored annotations, showing the leader¡¯s familiarity and control of Black Mine City. Chapter 250 - 250 - 211 Hound Step_2 Chapter 250 ¨C 211 Hound Step_2 ¡°` ¡°Grey Rat!¡± Chen Qi called out again. There was no response. White Dove perception! Chen Qi prepared to retreat, but in the next moment, his spiritual power perception faintly detected something amiss. Behind me¡­ Chen Qi turned sideways, towards the glass cabinet. Through the reflection on the glass, one could faintly make out a figure slowly emerging from the grey mist behind him, putting a rolled cigarette in his mouth, placing a rat in his hat, then elegantly donning his grey hat. Fog Walking Technique, Mouse Taming Technique, both are high-order skills¡­ Chen Qi silently remarked: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Grey Rat, I came to you to complete a mission.¡± Grey Rat cocked his head, looking towards the cabinet in front of Chen Qi: ¡°Indeed, your perception is quite good. I had completely concealed my sound, yet you were still able to easily find me.¡± Grey Rat walked in front of Chen Qi: Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°You complete missions too quickly, actually managing to find that group skilled in concealment. I even thought you had paid someone from the White Dove Newspaper to do it for you, given that they¡¯re all fanatics for news.¡± A glint of incredulity flickered in Grey Rat¡¯s eyes, even though he always felt that his missions were not difficult. But this was, for the first time, a newcomer had completed the task he set so swiftly. The pace, already comparable to a seasoned third-tier Transcendent! Chen Qi quietly replied: ¡°It was alright, those shadows weren¡¯t strong, their strength not even on par with stray dogs on the street.¡± Grey Rat gently opened his backpack card, taking out nearly a hundred Skill Cards: ¡°Indeed, because those fellows exchanged their life and strength for their power of concealment¡­ therefore, finding them was the difficulty of the mission.¡± ¡°Newcomer, your background seems uncommon, are you from White Dove Newspaper? Or some other organization?¡± I am just a regular Hunter¡­ Chen Qi looked at Grey Rat without a word. The newcomer¡¯s mission completion filled Grey Rat with joy: ¡°Nevermind, as long as you aren¡¯t a cultist under an Evil God, or from a pirate group, we welcome you to join us¡­ Let me see, the reward is a potion of strength, five hundred thousand Shell Coins, and a Skill Card¡­¡± Shush¡ª¡ª Like a professional card magician, with a swift motion, Grey Rat drew dozens of Lamp Phase and Shadow Skill Cards, then laid them out on the table. Truly a shell Transcendent, practically a Skill Card magnate¡­ Chen Qi looked at these Skill Cards. Although they appeared abundant, in reality, most Lamp Phase Skill Cards related to perception, or Lighting Techniques for dispelling shadow demons. The power behind Grey Rat controlled the shadows; their Lamp Phase Skill Card reserves were completely inadequate. These Skill Cards, not much use to his current strength. However, the Shadow Skills, there were many good ones¡­ Concealing Breath, Shadow Garb, Shadowflow Stab¡­ Which one to choose? Chen Qi fell into thought. Just then, Grey Rat suddenly spoke: ¡°Newcomer, by the way, do you know the commisioner of this mission?¡± ¡°The commissioner?¡± Chen Qi showed a puzzled look. The mission stated that due to Crime Shadow witnessing something they shouldn¡¯t have, it led to a pursuit and killing. However, who could provoke the pursuit of Crime Shadow? Grey Rat lowered his head, whispering: ¡°I¡¯ll secretly tell you, don¡¯t inform others, this time¡¯s commissioner is from Steam Hand, but tracing back its origins, the party could possibly be from the Ice Witch Pirate Group¡­¡± ¡°The Ice Witch Pirate Group!¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Grey Rat stroked his chin, murmuring: ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right, the Ice Witch Pirate Group, unlike the other three pirate groups, is an elite group. They do not have an army nor enough subordinates, and precisely because of this, they outsource many tasks to us ¡¯Hunters.¡¯¡± The Ice Witch Pirate Group has also involved itself in this matter¡­ Chen Qi had to sink into thought, looking at Grey Rat¡¯s face. Grey Rat continued to say: ¡°The Ice Witch Pirate Group has no interest in the conflicts at sea, you should know the origin of the Ice Witch Pirate Group¡¯s name. Each Witch Card¡¯s location hides a fallen treasure site, and with the Descent of Crack Tide, these lost ruins will reemerge, the Ice Witch Pirate Group, is a group that relentlessly pursues these ruins. Therefore, I believe, the Ice Witch Pirate Group came to Black Mine City in pursuit of a Witch, and there is a rumor within the Blood Blade Pirate Group, that Madame Blood has become the Blade Witch, but, that¡¯s still just a rumor, currently, we are still unaware of the truth.¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi looked at Grey Rat with confusion: ¡°Grey Rat, what do you want me to do?¡± Hunter Association¡¯s intelligence isn¡¯t free. For instance, this operation, although he had obtained a lot of information, if the mission fails, he must pay a substantial amount of Shell Coins to Grey Rat as compensation. And now, Grey Rat had already divulged quite a bit of information to him. Grey Rat muttered: ¡°My informant told me, by killing the Crime Shadow, you also helped the Blood Blade Pirate Group solve a big problem, hence, I guess, the Blood Blade Pirate Group might not kill you that easily¡­ Perhaps, I mean perhaps, in the future, you may discover more secrets about the Blood Blade Pirate Group! Could you share a bit of information with me?¡± Grey Rat added: ¡°As compensation, I am willing to make an exception, offering you a rare Shadow Skill Card¡ªHound Step, which I just used a while ago.¡± ¡°` Chapter 251 - 251 - 211 Hound Step_3 Chapter 251 ¨C 211 Hound Step_3 ¡°Hound Step?¡± ¡°Yes¡­ it¡¯s a special reward only for the elderly, and only I have it here.¡± Hui Shu rubbed his hand lightly and shot out a gray skill card. Chen Qi took the skill card. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the front of the card was a ragged figure under the moon, emulating the posture of a hound to evade the pursuit of a giant hand from a grave. On the back of the card was a mouse wearing a monocle, with a signature ¡°G¡± at the bottom, indicating the cardmaker¡¯s craftsmanship. [Hound Step Nature Form: Shadow Learning Conditions: Master Qi Power, master one movement technique, minor Shadow Phase Insight] Description: Like a hound, tear into your opponent! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Function: Practicing this skill grants significant agility bonuses. Activating this skill grants substantial movement technique bonuses, significantly increasing speed while reducing your Spirit Power Field.] Note: After mastering this skill, you¡¯ll acquire the ¡°Instant Step¡± skill, enabling high-speed movement in a specified direction by combining Qi Power.] An agility-based Hound Step¡­ Chen Qi looked at the skill. Explosive speed increase, Spirit Power Field concealment, and highly operational Instant Step¡ªthis skill could be considered a very comprehensive agility skill. One could say this skill could serve as a graduation skill card for a Second-tier agility user. With Hui Shu, this was a must-have skill card! Chen Qi glanced over Hui Shu¡¯s other skill cards and replied: ¡°No problem.¡± Hui Shu handed over the remaining fifty thousand shell coins and a strength potion to Chen Qi: ¡°To be honest, our association has a long-standing partnership with the White Dove Newspaper. If you obtain information, I will find a way to sell it at a high price to the White Dove Newspaper, and we can split the profits evenly.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mr. Hui Shu, your business is really extensive¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but remark inwardly. Even though he knew that Mr. Hui Shu had already partnered with the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Ice Demon Pirate Group! As a semi-official organization, Hui Shu didn¡¯t seem to care about the ¡°Hunter Association¡¯s¡± rules and regulations. After receiving confirmation, Hui Shu extended his hand, shook Chen Qi¡¯s hand, and said: ¡°Leave it to you, Levin!¡± ¡°???¡± Levin? Chen Qi looked at Hui Shu in confusion. Did the chairman really look at my profile? Why call me Levin? Wait, could it be because I called myself Levin when I went to the distillery? Chen Qi had specifically instructed the distillery people not to reveal his information. But it turned out that the information still reached the chairman¡¯s ears. The other party managed to gather this intelligence but didn¡¯t look at my records¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t know how to respond. And, did I set up Levin to fall into a trap¡­? At this moment, Hui Shu handed the Second-tier Hunter¡¯s Certificate to Chen Qi: ¡°As for the Black Hunter¡¯s mission, take your time. Anyway, newbie! Welcome to the Hunter Association! The most free organization in the Witch Sea!¡± Chen Qi took the certificate and opened it, finding his name correctly listed. I finally got this Hunter¡¯s Certificate! Regarding the Black Hunter¡¯s mission¡­ Chen Qi thought about it. This mission had a long timeline and couldn¡¯t be completed directly, otherwise, it would expose his identity. Chen Qi nodded, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then left the Hunter Association, heading to the dock, prepared to meet up with Fen for their sea voyage. Chapter 252 - 252 - 212: Setting Sail! Breaking Through the Encirclement!! Chapter 252 ¨C 212: Setting Sail! Breaking Through the Encirclement!! The chameleon¡¯s Shell Mall, a rundown meeting room. ¡°Big brother! The captain you recommended to me last time¡­ He was really fierce! Can I call on him again?¡± Levin handed the only chair in the meeting room to Chen Qi. Call him again? You¡¯re really brave¡­ Chen Qi mocked in his mind, and coldly replied: ¡°No.¡± Is that so¡­ Levin sighed to himself. As an adventurer, he loved that kind of excitement. ¡°Big brother! Was it you who killed the Shadow of Crime from the Black Gloves?¡± As Chen Qi¡¯s middleman, Levin said this while handing over the letter from the Blood Blade Pirate Group. ¡°What do you think?¡± Chen Qi took the letter from Levin¡¯s hand, slowly opened it, his attention immediately captured by its contents. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð #Black Hunter and Miss Witch, a huge storm is about to start. We earnestly request that you come to Red Maple Forest Island within three days. On the way, please watch out for the ships of the Black Whale Group and the natural disaster of Blade Storms. Signature: Fenrir# Red Maple Island, in that place¡­ Chen Qi vaguely remembered, it wasn¡¯t anywhere safe. Chen Qi pulled out the map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group from his backpack card. The location of Red Maple Island had a large number of cracks. With Red Maple Island at the center, there are multiple rare, stable resource cracks around it. The lifewood, quicksilver metal, Blood Origin Crystals and so on that are produced from these cracks are extremely important resources. It can be said that Red Maple Island is a pretty decent resource spot. And at this place, Red Maple City has also been established. Though it¡¯s nowhere near the scale of Black Mine City, within the Crack Sea, it¡¯s considered quite a wealthy place. Currently, within the Crack Sea, many conflicts between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group occur near Red Maple Island. However¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s index finger rested on Red Maple Island, and he gently moved it outward. Near Red Maple Island, aside from the cracks, if one continues towards the direction of the Mist Sea, then the destination will be the extremely dangerous Lost Land. At that place, even the sea charts made by the Ice Demon Pirate Group are mostly blank, and currently, information about this Lost Land is exceedingly scarce. A dangerous sailing route indeed¡­ Chen Qi muttered inwardly. Lack of information also means that this region is extremely perilous even just to enter. Moreover, with his and the Flower Witch¡¯s identities, once they enter this sea region, they¡¯ll inevitably be encircled by enemies. ¡°Big brother! Any other orders for me?¡± Levin asked eagerly. Ever since meeting Black Hunter, Levin felt like he was on a high, and no matter what, this was the only major figure he knew from the Witch Sea! ¡°Orders?¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi looked at Levin with curiosity. Levin¡¯s eyes were sparkling: ¡°As long as it¡¯s not about random killing, I can do it! I can do it even if the pay is low! No, I can do it even without pay!¡± Why has this guy suddenly got himself all wound up¡­ Chen Qi asked speechlessly: ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid?¡± His reputation at sea was terrible, but Levin was extremely excited. Levin nodded: ¡°Afraid¡­ But honestly, the fact that I¡¯m still alive proves that I still have value. As long as I¡¯m alive, rest assured, I can keep a tight lip.¡± But I don¡¯t really have any tasks to give you¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his head, and before he knew it, he¡¯d gained a little follower. Levin was from the Bonfire Energy Company, but asking him to go to the Bonfire Energy Company for some invincible Bonfire weapons was not realistic. Chen Qi thought for a moment: ¡°You can help me collect some intelligence or interesting stuff. If the information you provide is good, I will pay you.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Levin nodded seriously. ¡°Then goodbye, Levin. Oh, and be careful of the Black Gloves¡­ um, you might be wanted.¡± Wanted, what does that mean¡­ Levin looked puzzled. It¡¯s about time to set off¡­ Chen Qi put away the sea chart and the letter, stood up, and headed for the docks of Black Mine City. ¡­ ¡­ The noon light poured over the sea, tinting the horizon with a gentle orange hue. The sea breeze softly touched skin, carrying with its salty tinge and the call of the unknown distances. What a perfect day for setting sail! ¡°Set sail! Set sail! Set sail!¡± Fen repeated excitedly, waving her magic wand around as she walked eagerly on the deck. In the past, she had only been on little boats. This was her first time sailing on Chen Qi¡¯s big ship! The Flower Witch, with her cloak on, like an adventurer full of hope, stood with her right foot on the bow, then raised her magic wand and excitedly curled her lips: ¡°I¡¯m going to be the Witch of the Pirate King! The Witch of the Pirate King!¡± The Flower Witch was too excited¡­ Chen Qi felt the sea wind and allowed himself to be swept up in her excitement. ¡°Be careful, Fen! The place we¡¯re going to is a battlefield, this ship may be fast but it doesn¡¯t have the ability to resist cannon fire or natural disasters!¡± This mission, no matter how prepared he was, could still end tragically in disaster. This was the rogue wave of this ocean! Red Maple Island was in a time of war, extremely dangerous. Fen patted her chest and said vigorously: ¡°Chen Qi! Don¡¯t worry, as long as I¡¯m alive, no one can hurt you! No one!¡± ¡°Chen Qi, hurry up and sail the ship. I can¡¯t wait to enjoy the fierce storm!¡± ¡°?V¨¢monos! ?V¨¢monos! (That¡¯s right! That¡¯s right! Master, the Witch will protect you!)¡± The deep-sea Water Elf Number Two, wearing its Spanish cowboy hat and brandishing a fresh flower, jumped to the top of the Flower Witch¡¯s head, looking like a swordsman yearning for adventure. Chapter 253 - 253 - 212: Setting Sail! Breaking Through the Encirclement!!_2 Chapter 253 ¨C 212: Setting Sail! Breaking Through the Encirclement!!_2 ¡°Number Two, you¡­¡± Chen Qi was startled as Number Two¡¯s elbow was completely dislocated outward after being injured. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Qi no longer hesitated and commanded the steersman version of Water Elf No.3 in the captain¡¯s cabin: ¡°Set sail!¡± With a deep and powerful roar, the heart of the steamship ¨C the huge steam engine ¨C began to bellow as if a sleeping behemoth had been awakened, unleashing a massive amount of energy. The ship sailed away towards the horizon. The silhouette of Black Mine City¡¯s harbor gradually became hazy, replaced by the boundless sea and the calling of seagulls. ¡°Fen, if there is any special situation, please notify me immediately.¡± Chen Qi looked towards the distant ocean. The deep-sea Water Elf No.3 was the only water elf who had learned to pilot a ship, but it could only do some simple maneuvers; many times, he would have to take the helm personally. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°As you command, Captain Sir!¡± Fen doffed his cloak and stood at attention. The deep-sea Water Elf Number Two, holding a fresh flower: ¡°Vaku vaku (Don¡¯t worry! Captain!!)¡± The Flower Witch was quite adept at role-playing and slipped into the sailor role in an instant¡­ Chen Qi touched his forehead: ¡°Then, everyone, we have set sail! Please make sure to be safe!¡± Chen Qi went into the captain¡¯s cabin, placed the well-behaved Water Elf No.3 on his shoulder, and began to focus entirely on piloting the ship. Number Three learned by himself and had now become his valuable little assistant in sailing. Five hours flew by in an instant, and the sunlight of the day was covered by huge clouds, the calm sea water began to churn and grew dimmer. Thick fog began to envelop the ship like a giant beast. ¡°Fog?¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but shiver as the ship entered the waters of Red Maple Island, and the temperature plummeted suddenly. Bang! Bang! Loud collisions sounded from the ship. Chen Qi peered through the glass window, looking outside. What the ship had collided with were not rocks, but wrecks, still emanating a heavy scent of blood and the residue of flames. Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately turned on the ship lights while adjusting the ship¡¯s course. ¡°An, shouldn¡¯t we slow down the ship¡¯s speed? I see wreckage everywhere nearby.¡± Fen¡¯s shout came from the deck above. ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°No! Fen, we have to speed up! It seems our luck is a bit bad!¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but grip the helm tightly. The damaged hull flooded in, mixing with the blood inside the cabin, slowly staining their ship. And as the ship moved forward, a flag of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, one eroded by seawater and flame, slowly drifted by their side. Whoosh¡ª¡ª Whoosh¡ª¡ª Whoosh¡ª¡ª Chen Qi held his breath and concentrated, quietly sensing the breath of the sea, the dangerous atmosphere pervading this ocean, and the murderous intent hidden in the fog. Whoosh! A loud cry of a warship sounded from the dense fog in the distance, echoing across the sea like the howl of a monster!! ¡°Number Three, activate the overload mode!¡± Chen Qi shouted loudly. This fog is not right! Inside the fog, there were ships of the Black Whale Group! The somewhat timid Number Three trembled and shakily pressed the ¡¯Ghost Fire Mode¡¯ button on the ship. Rumble! Rumble! With the loud roar of steam, every inch of the ship¡¯s planks began to turn mottled, and like a huge explosion, green ghostly flames erupted instantly, leaving a large trail of ghost fire on the surface of the sea. ¡°Wow!¡± Outside, the ship, the surprised voices of deep-sea Water Elf Number Two and the Flower Witch were suddenly heard. ¡°An, An, our ship was attacked by an unknown spell, it¡¯s the ghost ship, the ghost ship captain from the near sea!¡± Fen was momentarily flustered. Damn it, I forgot to explain the features of our ship to Fen¡­ Chen Qi shouted loudly: ¡°Fen, stay calm! This is our ship¡¯s overload mode! Don¡¯t worry, be very careful of the things in the fog!¡± Chen Qi hesitated no more, thrust the lever forward, and brought the ship¡¯s speed to its maximum. The wreckage atop the sea surface just now belonged to the elite warships of the Blood Blade Pirate Group! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The team capable of defeating those warships was certainly formidable! And at this moment, the ship¡¯s radar system also showed five huge red dots. This radar that Bri gave us is actually useful¡­ Chen Qi was inwardly shocked. According to the radar, the five red dots were positioned around the ship. Wait, this distribution? Encirclement? So quickly? Chen Qi was suddenly startled. Even though he couldn¡¯t see the appearance of these ships through the dense fog, they had already tightly encircled him, trapped like a turtle in a jar! Is this what an experienced warship is like¡­ Chen Qi clenched his teeth. His nautical combat experience was not rich enough. Moreover, as the victors of this marine area, they probably had a way to deal with the dense fog. After all, this place¡¯s fog was not the same as the Mist Sea¡¯s, unable to interfere with the detection of Spiritual Power. And just then, a loud voice came from the distant fog: ¡°Little ship afar! Stop, you have been surrounded by us!¡± ¡°In this fog, even if you are a near sea ghost, you are but a creature in our cage!¡± ¡°I give you ten seconds to stop your ship.¡± Ten seconds? Stop, to hand over the ship to you? Chen Qi looked at the pulsing red dots on the radar, searching for a breakthrough, then sharply turned the ship¡¯s bow. The speeds of those five ships are slower than his! He could break through! ¡°Fen, be safe! I¡¯m going to speed up!¡± ¡°Eh?¡± Fen popped out an exclamation mark of panic. Chen Qi did not hesitate and charged towards the dense fog on the left front. As the ship accelerated, the voices in the fog grew louder and louder. Chapter 254 - 254 - 212: Setting Sail! Breaking Through the Encirclement!!_3 Chapter 254 ¨C 212: Setting Sail! Breaking Through the Encirclement!!_3 ¡°The final three seconds! If you don¡¯t stop the ship now, you¡¯ll become ghosts of this vast sea! Three!¡± ¡°Two!¡± ¡°One!¡± S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were being targeted¡­ Chen Qi hastened his speed. Boom! In that pitch-black fog, a colossal cannonball, like a burst of rage from the depths of hell, tore through the sky, with a deafening roar heading straight for their ship. Heavy incendiary cannonball, once it hits! The consequences are unthinkable! Fen moved the flower from her face aside and then picked up a huge magic wand, channeling spiritual power into it. ¡°Basic attack spell! Spirit Bullet!!!¡± Fen¡¯s hair danced in the sea breeze, a massive amount of spiritual power swirling like a vortex, gathering at the tip of her wand. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Go! The Spirit Bullet shot out, directly turning the cannonball to powder. Boom! Boom! Boom! Cannonballs continued to bombard them from the fog. However, Fen quickly drank a cup of spiritual power potion, licking the potion from the corner of her mouth while subtly moving her feet, firing Spirit Bullets, blocking all the cannonballs! ¡°Well done! Fen!¡± Chen Qi was suddenly startled. Compared to the previous battle with the man in black gloves, Fen¡¯s casting speed and power had both increased tremendously. Purely in terms of basic spell power, as a Pharmacist, the Flower Witch no longer pales in comparison to the Mage An. This is the strength of a top Third-tier Transcendent, capable of determining the victory of a sea battle. Fen stood lightly on the edge of the ship, blowing off the steam coming from her wand: ¡°Qi! You focus on steering the ship; I¡¯ll block everything!¡± ¡°Right!¡± Chen Qi accelerated, breaking out from the encirclement of five ships. And at that moment, no fewer than fifty blazing cannons were trained on his ship. ¡°No one can defy the Black Whale Group in these waters!¡± On a distant battle ship of the Black Whale Group, someone dressed as a priest murmured. The next instant, something beyond Chen Qi¡¯s expectations happened. In the path of his route, a huge wreck appeared, an insurmountable barrier of debris. A turn was necessary! Otherwise, the entire ship would be smashed to pieces¡­ However, if they turned, a crisis would inevitably arise, a crisis of being targeted by enemy fire. After the first round of cannon fire, the next round would be a concentrated barrage! And then, could the Flower Witch, alone, really fend off the concentrated fire from five ships? Residual Fire Touch! Chen Qi silently activated Residual Fire Touch; seawater began to cover his body, forming a set of Hunter¡¯s Clothes. Sometimes, one must be prepared to abandon the ship, even if it¡¯s one that matters for a lifetime¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but remember Fenrir¡¯s words. Chen Qi swallowed hard: ¡°Fen! We¡­¡± ¡°Qi, I¡¯ll protect this ship!¡± Fen also realized the gravity of the situation and silently plucked a flower from her person. ¡°Fire!¡± The hellish command echoed. Boom! In an instant, the cannons from five warships unleashed, with dense cannonballs pelting down like scalding volcanic rain from the sky. Boom! Boom! Fen wielded her wand, casting dense Spirit Bullets, blocking the cannonballs. Chen Qi also kept a sharp eye ahead, expertly maneuvering past the wreckage, continually racing into the mist. And just then, the fog started to dissipate. This is¡­ Chen Qi was surprised to find, right in front of him, there was another ship, a gigantic warship! The size of the ship was the most magnificent Chen Qi had ever seen, its huge armored deck like a fearsome sea general. One after another! Chen Qi clenched his teeth. ¡°Wait¡­¡± Atop the giant ship¡¯s bow sat a long-haired woman in a deep red robe, head bowed, her expression one of sorrow. As the fog cleared, Chen Qi began to make out her face. The woman slowly lifted her head, looking in Chen Qi¡¯s direction, her sad red pupils contracting, gradually shifting from sorrow to shock, to joy. The woman on the bow snapped her fingers lightly. Click! A massive blade energy surged from both sides of the ship, heading straight for the two warships in the fog. In the blink of an eye, it split the two ships attacking Chen Qi in half. The raucous sea suddenly fell silent. ¡°Fourth Rank Legend, the current leader of Blood Blade Pirate Group, Madame Blade¡­¡± Chen Qi and Fen both swallowed hard. Chapter 255 - 255 - 213: Only You Can Accomplish This Task Chapter 255 ¨C 213: Only You Can Accomplish This Task In the fog, the captain of the Black Whale Group clenched his fists. ¡°Damn it! The Lady of Blood is actually here, do they not care about their base anymore? Originally, we could have offered perfect gifts to the Whale Father and Big Mom!¡± ¡°What do we do, Captain! Aren¡¯t we going after the Hunter who attacked Black Pig Shark? According to the investigation, he still has our ¡¯Meat Cutting Bone Breaking¡¯ on him! That should belong to our Black Whale¡­¡± ¡°Shut up! This isn¡¯t the time! Didn¡¯t you see the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s Sharp Blade Ship? Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, as long as they dare set foot on the sea, sooner or later, the Hunter and the Witch will become prisoners in our hands!¡± The sailors of the Black Whale Group in the fog clamored, but their ship, like a dog that had lost its home, paid no heed to the screams of the crew from the other two ships in the sea and left without looking back. The Fourth Rank Legend¡¯s slice from the Lady of Blood¡­ Chen Qi and the Flower Witch were in disarray in the wind together. Blade-like gusts of wind ravaged the sea! Just a snap of the fingers had produced such fierce twin slashes! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð After the Descent of the Crack Tide, Third-order Transcendents became more numerous and powerful, but even so, Fourth Rank Legends remained as rare as a phoenix¡¯s feather or a unicorn¡¯s horn. In the gaming forum, reaching the Fourth Rank was also the pinnacle among players. The frail Third-order Transcendents, in front of the seasoned Legends, were just like weeds, and only for the fleeting moment when activating their release technique did the Third Rank have the brief power to contend with a Fourth Rank Legend. But it was just for a fleeting instant¡­ Chen Qi felt the roar of the fierce wind in his ears. The Lady of Blood was not the first Legend he had met. Before her, the Ice Witch Pirate Group¡¯s capricious Captain Palu and Big Mom Carola were also Fourth Rank Legends. But this was the first time he witnessed a Legend in action. The sonority of that power, the vibration felt in the heart, was simply terrifying. The Lady of Blood¡¯s fragile and melancholic image grew even taller in his and Fen¡¯s eyes. There was no need to speed up anymore¡­ Chen Qi walked out of the captain¡¯s quarters and looked towards Fen on the deck. Fen looked at the Lady of Blood on the bow and patted her generous chest: ¡°Qi! Don¡¯t be afraid! I¡¯m here!¡± A Legend is like a huge being above the heads of ants. The fear of a Fourth Rank Blade Phase Legend is etched into one¡¯s instincts. For a Second-order Transcendent like Chen Qi, it was impossible to withstand the Legend¡¯s awe. I¡¯m not that scared¡­ Chen Qi patted Fen¡¯s back and said softly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll be fine, we are here to negotiate terms.¡± Atop the bow, the Lady of Blood¡¯s somber face rarely showed a trace of a smile: ¡°Welcome to Red Maple Island, Mr. Hunter, and Miss Witch! Please follow us!¡± The one receiving us turned out to be the current leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡­ Chen Qi and Fen felt somewhat flattered. Chen Qi steered the Ghost Ship, following the lead ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, passing through the thick fog, and finally arriving at the docks of Red Maple Island. Red Maple Island, the Sharp Blade Ship, in the brightly lit hall. In front of Chen Qi was a black table, laden with various foods, mostly heavy-on-oil roasted pigs and lambs. In the corner of the hall, several high-ranking members of the Blood Blade Pirate Group stood, talking amongst themselves. ¡°So that is the successor of the Ice Witch¡ªthe Flower Witch?¡± ¡°Those flowers on her head are really scary!¡± ¡°The other one is?¡± ¡°The Black Hunter, I¡¯ve heard the Black Whale Group already knows his details.¡± ¡°He seems to be only Second-tier. Can I fight him?¡± ¡°Shut up! The others are our benefactors! Do you think you can win?¡± They know my details¡­ Chen Qi frowned. In front of these high-ranking Blood Blade Pirate Group members, the sense of mystery he carried seemed to have vanished. Meanwhile, Fen to his right took the opportunity to lean towards him when he wasn¡¯t paying attention. Arriving at the hall first was the Wild Wolf Fenrir, who poured two glasses of wine: ¡°My apologies to the both of you. In recent days, the Black Whale Group has drawn on manpower and sent out new teams, so we didn¡¯t have an actual way to contact. Also, because of the ¡¯brewery¡¯ incident, we could only provide such simple ways of contact!¡± In the days since they last met, the robust arms of Wild Wolf Fenrir had gained a few more obvious scars. He then lifted his glass and said: ¡°To you both, thank you for your help! If it wasn¡¯t for you, the Blood Blade Pirate Group would have suffered major losses!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fen looked at the wine and couldn¡¯t help but frown. Fenrir laughed heartily: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Miss Witch! Thanks to Mr. Black Hunter¡¯s men, we¡¯ve disposed of all the wine that was tainted with the cup¡¯s poison!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve both been waiting. ¡± At that moment, the Lady of Blood entered the hall, lifted her skirt, and sat down. Chen Qi looked towards the leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, who had long been missing her husband. The Lady of Blood was over one meter seventy tall, dressed in a deep red robe. Her bright red hair was very long, reaching nearly to her waist. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, from such a close contact, Chen Qi did not feel the aura of power that a Fourth-order Transcendent should exhibit from her. Contrarily, there was melancholy, loneliness, sadness, and self-deprecation. The Lady of Blood¡¯s hair was somewhat disheveled, with a few freckles and traces of tears at the corners of her eyes. Well, to put it simply, like a poor, beautiful widow who has lost her husband¡­ Chen Qi spoke up: ¡°Hello, Lady of Blood.¡± Struggling to lift the corners of her sad mouth, the Lady of Blood replied: ¡°Hello, Mr. Hunter, and Miss Witch, I am honored to meet you both.¡± Chapter 256 - 256 - 213: Only You Can Accomplish This Task_2 Chapter 256 ¨C 213: Only You Can Accomplish This Task_2 A small, nervous flower bloomed on Fen¡¯s head: ¡°No! It¡¯s my honor!¡± Lady Blood tried to smile and said: ¡°Miss Witch, when I was little, I heard from my father about how your teacher, the Ice Witch, stood alone on the rocks, slew the Twelve Touches of the Deep Sea Titan, and protected Moonstone City.¡± Fen asked doubtfully: ¡°You know my teacher?¡± ¡°Of course, we the Blood Blade Pirate Group do have a bit of historical depth. Not only do we know the Ice Witch, but I can even say that if the Ice Witch hadn¡¯t defeated the Twelve Touches, I wouldn¡¯t be alive today¡­ Also, I know your identity, Mr. Black Hunter¡­¡± ¡°Me?¡± Chen Qi was startled. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð What, someone knew Chen Qi¡¯s identity! A curious little flower couldn¡¯t help but bloom on Fen¡¯s head. Could it be that she would finally uncover the truth about Chen Qi! Chen Qi stared into Lady Blood¡¯s red eyes. Did she know about my Deep Sea Affinity? He was now wearing the Residual Fire Touch; there shouldn¡¯t be many who recognized him. Lady Blood whispered: ¡°One of the treasures of the Deep Sea Hunter, the Residual Fire Touch. Many people thought this flesh implant had completely disappeared, and to think that today, I would see this special kind of flesh implant again!¡± ¡°And the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking of the Blue Beast, Crack Tide, these two pieces of equipment are returning¡­ However, over time, very few people know the origins of your equipment.¡± Being seen through like this, is this the leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group? Her knowledge is indeed vast¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help being shocked: ¡°Well, but, getting my hands on this equipment involved quite a bit of luck.¡± The other party actually knew the origins of these two pieces of equipment. Once the origin of the Residual Fire Touch is known, the terrifying fact of a tentacle monster simply doesn¡¯t exist. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is!¡± Fen couldn¡¯t help but feel a thrill of victory in her heart, secretly touching Chen Qi¡¯s small tentacle! The flesh implant of the Deep Sea Hunter! I knew it, Chen Qi absolutely couldn¡¯t be some deep sea monster! Fen continued to ask: ¡°Um, Lady Blood, then do you think, the Black Hunter has any other identity?¡± Fen thought the knowledgeable Lady Blood might be able to expose Chen Qi completely. Any other identity¡­ Lady Blood was stumped by the question, falling into thought: ¡°Miss Witch, isn¡¯t he one of your people?¡± Lady Blood had always thought highly of the Flower Witch¡¯s status, and she had also always believed the Black Hunter was the Flower Witch¡¯s subordinate. A small pink flower suddenly bloomed on Fen¡¯s head: ¡°No, he¡¯s not mine¡­¡± Why is the Witch so flustered? Did I say something wrong? Lady Blood pressed: ¡°Aren¡¯t you his superior? His master?¡± Lady Blood, with a preconceived notion, believed that the Flower Witch was Chen Qi¡¯s master due to Chen Qi¡¯s Second-tier Qi Power. In Lady Blood¡¯s eyes, a Third-tier can completely suppress a Second-tier; the Flower Witch could surely knock Chen Qi to the ground and beat him, with Chen Qi not standing a chance to resist, only to be trampled on by the Flower Witch. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi was dumbfounded. The master has come into play? That¡¯s too much, Lady Blood! Unlike with others, in front of such a top-tier big shot, the tentacles on Chen Qi¡¯s body couldn¡¯t generate any sense of mystery. Not that, then it¡¯s a relationship of equals¡­ Lady Blood nodded her head. It seems she had misjudged Chen Qi¡¯s strength and status. However, now wasn¡¯t the time to pry into an ally¡¯s secrets. ¡°Sorry, my misjudgment, Fenrir, please bring out the documents, and that long-sealed Blade Release book¡­¡± ¡°Understood, ma¡¯am!¡± Fenrir took out a special ¡¯lock¡¯ backpack card, from which she took out a stack of translated documents, as well as a copy of the Blood Blade Book. Lady Blood placed the translated documents on the table: ¡°Mr. Hunter, the documents you gave us last time were from a naval researcher, and this researcher, he is also my father.¡± ¡°Researcher? Father?¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin. Lady Blood sighed: ¡°Yes, Mr. Hunter, the Blood Blade Pirate Group originally came from the navy, and among its founders were some once-famous navy heroes. And this document is a deep-sea research study, an experiment file for the artificial creation of Deep Sea Titans. Previously, the Black Pig Shark you encountered was also a type of special experimental subject.¡± ¡°Artificial creation of Deep Sea Titans?¡± Fen couldn¡¯t help exclaiming in shock. Deep Sea Titans are existences that rival, perhaps even surpass, those of Fourth Rank Legends! For humans to create monster of the titan class, that is a crime among the gravest of crimes! Even for the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, it is a taboo among taboos. ¡°The research didn¡¯t stop there, the scale of this research is far larger than I knew, and this research operation, is known as the Black Blood operation.¡± The Blood Lady sighed helplessly: ¡°Once the navy had studied the deep sea¡¯s forbidden creatures, but with the arrival of the White Tower Federation¡¯s knowledge hunters, even those with knowledge were punished. Every navy personnel involved in this was massacred, with only a few strong and lucky sailors surviving. These precious research documents eventually sank to the bottom of the sea. And the once glorious research base was also wiped out by Shell Country¡¯s ¡¯Steam Hand,¡¯ turning into barren land that no one could step foot in.¡± ¡°Of course, some of the deep sea monsters survived and became terrifying beings within the ocean¡­¡± Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As she spoke, the Blood Lady suddenly looked towards Chen Qi: ¡°Mr. Hunter, perhaps in the eyes of certain high-ranking navy officials, you are a monster born from research, after all, many within the Sea God Pirate Group are those who escaped from this experiment.¡± Chen Qi suddenly felt a wave of malice at the mention of the navy¡¯s study of sea beasts. According to the Blood Lady, even if he did nothing, he might still be pursued by the navy with all their might. At this point, the Blood Lady placed her right hand on her chest, bent slightly, and gave Chen Qi a bow: ¡°Sir, this document is very important to the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and I thank you again.¡± ¡°The Blood Blade Pirate Group will not forget their benefactor, Fenrir.¡± Fenrir handed a book with the Blood Blade¡¯s sigil to Chen Qi. This is¡­ Chen Qi was inwardly startled as he received the book. The book was not thick, yet it exuded a special aura. Most eye-catching was the vivid, blood-red seal at the center of the book¡ªa delicately crafted blood blade pattern with what seemed to be fresh blood remnants on the blade, emitting a chilling cold light that made one¡¯s heart tremble. ¡°What is this?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously, pretending not to know. The Blood Lady whispered: ¡°The Blade Release book, it will allow you to master a Blade Release technique. This book is considered a treasured item of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Therefore, I want to give you this book as a reward. The technique recorded within is powerful enough to let you kill a Third-order Transcendent skilled in defense with just one move.¡± Chen Qi could faintly sense the envious glances from the people near the living room walls. Release skills, as finishing moves, are much harder to learn than ordinary skills. Normally, such special rewards are given within organizations only to Third-tier Transcendents with distinguished military achievements. Chen Qi swallowed hard. He actually received a Blade Release technique book while he was still at the Second-tier, and it was a highly sought-after Blade Phase, no less. The only regret was that he was not a Blade Phase! Fen looked at the book in Chen Qi¡¯s hand and muttered: ¡°Um, Lady Blood, isn¡¯t the Black Hunter not a Blade¡­¡± The Blood Lady immediately answered: ¡°The technique in this book does not require a Blade Phase, it only needs fighting strength, as well as mastery over Qi Power. Rest assured, though universal, its power is definitely worthy of the name Blade Release.¡± Chen Qi flipped through the Blade Phase book. The Blade Release technique it required was combat desire, Qi Power, and an enraged emotion¡­ A Blade Release technique that perfectly matched his current state. Chen Qi closed the book: ¡°Thank you¡­¡± The Blood Lady bowed her head: ¡°No, compared to your help, this book as a reward is still far from adequate.¡± No, it¡¯s quite good! A universal Blade Release technique could easily become the main highlight of an auction¡­ Chen Qi carefully placed the book into his backpack card. But suddenly, the smile on the Blood Lady¡¯s face faded, returning to a look of melancholy. ¡°Both of you¡­¡± The Blood Lady¡¯s voice started to tremble a bit, her hands clasping her skirt tightly. Fenrir, seeing the Blood Lady¡¯s sad expression, couldn¡¯t help but clench his fists as well. Chen Qi and Fen said in unison: ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± The Blood Lady hesitated for a long time: ¡°I should not conceal that I have a matter to entrust to both of you.¡± ¡°An entrustment¡­¡± The Blood Lady sighed and answered: ¡°Yes, a matter that I fear only the two of you are capable of handling.¡± A matter only the two of us can handle¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s expression grew serious, a drop of cold sweat trailing down his neck. ¡°Only the two of us can complete¡­¡± What matter? Only the two of us can handle? Fen¡¯s forehead sprouted a curious little pink flower, his imagination running wild. Chapter 257 - 257 - 214: Sniping Chapter 257 ¨C 214: Sniping In the living room, the crowd around the side began taking out sunflower seeds. ¡°Fenrir, close the door,¡± Madame Blood gently raised her hand, signaling. Fenrir stood up, ushered the other high-ranking members out of the living room in one breath, and firmly closed the door: ¡°Alright, everyone, it¡¯s time for you to go out,¡± Fenrir rudely drove the others away. The Flower Witch, Fen, clasped her hands and preemptively said: ¡°Madame Blood, could you be more specific about what this is all about? You¡¯re not joking with us two, are you?¡± For a moment, the Flower Witch couldn¡¯t imagine what task required both her and Chen Qi! It couldn¡¯t possibly be that matter, could it? Madame Blood couldn¡¯t be that perverse! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Impossible! Impossible! The little flowers on Fen¡¯s head swayed erratically, blushing slightly as she let her thoughts run wild. Madame Blood took out a sea chart, her finger gently landing on Red Maple Island, then sliding upwards. Her finger passed through a foggy area, through the Forbidden Land teeming with sea beasts, and finally arrived at a pitch-black sea territory completely unmarked. ¡°Ladies, this area is uncharted in any sea map of Moonstone City. This is where the navy¡¯s core research facility used to be, where flesh implants were crafted, a playground for all manner of monsters. This place witnessed the birth of numerous powerful flesh implants. Tracing back in history, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Residual Fire Touch, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, Resonance Staff, all originated from this workshop. However, after the disaster twenty years ago, the place turned into ruins, long-sealed ruins. The collapse of the crack, the leakage of an extensive amount of research material, resulted in any living being here ultimately undergoing mutations. Originally, the crack situated here also deteriorated, leaving behind a region only populated by various formidable monsters, Black Pig Shark, Corvus, Black Ship Sea Dragon, and the Black Light Dragon¡­¡± Radiation, mutations¡­ No wonder the Ice Magic Pirate Group had no information on this area¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. In simple terms, it¡¯s a horrifying monster island replica sitting atop a sea island. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But how does this bear any inevitable connection to him and the Flower Witch? Do we two look like we can resist radiation? Is it because the Flower Witch and I are both sickly? Chen Qi asked: ¡°Madame Blood, what¡¯s the connection to us? Even with the dangers, the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ship strength should make venturing into this lost blank area completely unproblematic.¡± Madame Blood¡¯s finger pressed heavily on this dark territory: ¡°With the Crack Tide¡¯s Descent, this lost area has begun to revive, whether it¡¯s the Black Whale Group, the navy, or even ourselves, we¡¯ve all entered this region, initiating exploration.¡± ¡°Mr. Hunter, the Black Pig Shark you encountered in Black Mine City was once a monster that lived in this region, and it was through new technologies that the Black Whale Group has successfully tamed them. Additionally, according to our intelligence, many destroyed documents remained within the cracks of this place, and relying on this data, the Black Whale Group has now occupied the cracks, making this place their turf.¡± Research documents¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin: ¡°I think I understand, but what else? Besides this, what about the Lost Land?¡± Even if this research facility held immense value, it had nothing to do with Chen Qi and the Flower Witch. And the next second, Madame Blood suddenly paused: ¡°Within this region, there isn¡¯t only a variety of monsters. Indeed, there¡¯s an unprecedented place as well, that is, the Witch Trial Land, the Blade Witch Trial Land!¡± ¡°!!!¡± Upon hearing the words ¡°Trial Land,¡± Fen¡¯s expression became somewhat uncontrolled, as she involuntarily clenched her fists. The Witch Trial Land meant that there must be a Fourth Rank Witch Occupation Card hidden in the Lost Land, and possibly an artifact of a Witch! This is very important to me! Fen couldn¡¯t help but slam her hand on the table: ¡°That is, can you explain a bit further?¡± Madame Blood shook her head: ¡°This area was discovered by my husband. Once, he and his brother, Fenrir, sailed on a small ship and reached the very depths of the Lost Land, discovering this special crack, and even entering the Trial Land¡­¡± At this point, Madame Blood¡¯s tone involuntarily became a bit choked up: ¡°However, after that time, he went missing within that crack and has since left no trace. We hid this for a long time, but ultimately, it was discovered.¡± Madame Blood sighed: ¡°Based on the intelligence Fenrir has collected, to survive in the Blade Witch¡¯s Trial Land, only a Fourth Rank Legend or a Witch could manage¡­ But even my strong, valiant husband got trapped there, so I believe that perhaps only the mythical Miss Witch could venture deep into that place.¡± Trial Land¡­ Fen couldn¡¯t help but sprout an excited little yellow flower and a disappointed little blue flower atop her head. So it was the Blood Emperor of the Blood Blade Pirate Group who had fallen in the Blade Witch¡¯s Trial Land! ¡°Indeed, I am aware of detailed information about various Trial Lands.¡± Fen said excitedly: ¡°So, Madame Blood, you want me to go to the Witch Trial Land to look for your husband.¡± ¡°Yes, even a corpse would do, not, even pieces of a corpse, even detritus¡­¡± Madame Blood¡¯s face turned ashen, her lips curling into a bitter smile: ¡°If he were alive, knowing his character, he would have reached my side no matter what.¡± Chapter 258 - 258 - 214 Sniping_2 Chapter 258 ¨C 214 Sniping_2 Fen secretly leaned close to Chen Qi¡¯s ear and whispered: ¡°Qi, I must go to this place, the Witch Relics there are crucial to me¡­¡± If you whisper this close, the other person can still hear you¡­ Chen Qi touched his forehead, falling deep into thought. Fen¡¯s main storyline was highly connected to the Witch. No matter how dangerous the place was, Fen was determined to go, and no one could stop her! Although Fen was still young, she would not stop her pursuit. But wait¡­ Chen Qi then asked: ¡°What about me? Blood Madam, I don¡¯t look like a Witch, nor do I have any desire to become one, and with my abilities, it would be difficult to be of help in the Lost Land.¡± ¡°No, Mr. Hunter¡­¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Blood Madam slightly lifted her head: ¡°Before the Land of Trial of the Witch, there lives an ancient monster known as the Blue Beast, and besides it, there¡¯s a black lantern, an adult Black Light Dragon, guarding the gate of the Land of Trial together¡­¡± ¡°The Blue Beast?¡± Chen Qi was stunned. He couldn¡¯t believe that in this place, he was hearing the arch-enemy¡¯s title of the Deep Sea Hunter once again. ¡°Isn¡¯t this guy supposed to be dead?¡± The Blood Madam frowned: ¡°No, twenty years ago, the Navy found the Blue Beast in a crack and brought him to the Navy Research Base, extending his life. He is one of the few residents of that sea area even now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi crossed his arms. The Blood Madam continued: ¡°The Blue Beast has gone mad, he no longer possesses rationality, but, he will still protect special people, Mr. Hunter, have you heard of Hai Ge, the inheritor of the Blue Beast? Currently, he is a rising star of the Sea God Pirate Group. The Blue Beast may have gone mad, but the blades of the Deep Sea Hunter remain indelible in his mind, so he¡¯s always looking for an existence that can inherit his power and kill the Deep Sea Hunter.¡± ¡°Mr. Hunter, you¡¯ve obtained the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade, therefore, maybe the Blue Beast will regard you as an inheritor because of it¡­¡± ¡°An inheritor¡­¡± Chen Qi was momentarily confused. In plain terms, the Blood Madam thought his identity now was perfectly suited to communicate with the mad Blue Beast. Me, an inheritor of the Blue Beast? It seemed the Blood Madam had misunderstood something. He did hold the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade, but fundamentally, he was the rightful inheritor of the Deep Sea Hunter! He really wasn¡¯t familiar with the Blue Beast. Simply put, in the Blood Madam¡¯s plan, he was a special probabilistic tool to deal with the Blue Beast. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi said: ¡°It¡¯s just a weapon, I can¡¯t guarantee that it could change the Blue Beast¡¯s aggression.¡± The Blood Madam whispered softly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mr. Hunter, we also think it¡¯s just a possibility, after all, we can¡¯t stake our lives on a madman.¡± The Blood Madam¡¯s delicate expression carried a hint of pleading: ¡°The two of you, the Black Whale Group and us share the same goal, hence the Blood Blade Pirate Group sincerely requests your assistance.¡± Chen Qi swallowed hard. Although the Blood Madam was a Fourth Rank Legend, she was quite a sentimental person. Chen Qi turned his head: ¡°What do you think, Fen?¡± I have no choice¡­ Fen nodded: ¡°I accept your request, Blood Madam, but let me clarify beforehand, my aim is the Witch Relics in the Land of the Witch and the Fourth Rank Witch Occupation Card, they are crucial to my plan¡­¡± The Flower Witch looked towards Qi, wondering if Chen Qi¡¯s decision was the same as hers. She had helped Chen Qi a lot, but in some ways, it was because of her that he was thrown into such dire straits. Chen Qi leaned back tactically: ¡°Madam, could you mention the reward? The danger of this matter seems to be somewhat beyond our capability.¡± The Blood Madam stood up straight: ¡°First, if you both agree to our request, then you will forever be allies of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, your affairs will be our affairs.¡± ¡°Moreover, over these many years, the Blood Blade Pirate Group has also accumulated many lost forbidden artifacts and forbidden materials, which we are willing to offer as compensation.¡± ¡°Additionally, the Blood Blade Pirate Group is also willing to provide all the intelligence we know to you.¡± With that said, the Blood Madam took out two Bounty Orders and placed them in front of Chen Qi and Fen. This was the bloody Bounty Order of the Black Whale Group¡­ Therein, were unmistakably his and the Flower Witch¡¯s likenesses. A bloody Bounty Order, signifying that he and the Flower Witch have become primary hunting targets for the Black Whale Group! Sixty million Shell Coins for the Flower Witch, plus thirty million for the Black Hunter. Chen Qi stared at the enormous Bounty Order. This was worth several times more than the Navy¡¯s Bounty Order! The Black Whale Group was indeed too wealthy. Little did he know, he had shouldered a bounty not fitting his strengths. If this Bounty Order was already enticing enough to attract the top ten ranked independent Hunters in the Witch Sea. Fen looked at the bloody Bounty Order, involuntarily clenching her fists. She was already the arch-enemy of the Black Whale Group; it was normal for her bounty to be high. But she never imagined Chen Qi¡¯s bounty could be so high! Sorry, Qi, it¡¯s all my fault¡­ Fen shook her head, believing Chen Qi¡¯s high bounty was largely related to her. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If not for their association, Chen Qi would not have been exposed to such extreme danger. Fenrir slowly said: ¡°Mr. Hunter, to be frank, we had already heard about your information. The moment you appeared in Black Mine City, the pursuit of you quickly spread within the Black Whale Group, and moreover, it was the rare command for ¡¯alive capture¡¯.¡± Chapter 259 - 259 - 214 Sniper_3 Chapter 259 ¨C 214 Sniper_3 ¡°That¡¯s exactly why, Mr. Hunter, we¡¯ve been speculating why the Black Whale Group wanted to capture you alive, and ultimately, I found the answer.¡± One, the Witch, two, the Blue Beast. I believe that in the eyes of the Black Whale Group, perhaps you are also a special candidate who can inherit the wealth of the Blue Beast. After all, the last person to inherit the power of the Blue Beast was Hai Ge from the Sea God Pirate Group, all for the sake of competing for the data of the Lost Land!¡± The Lost Land¡­ Chen Qi looked at the sea chart. This region, if he could enter it together with Fen and the Blood Blade Pirate Group, the difficulty would greatly decrease. Moreover, the rewards offered by the Blood Blade Pirate Group were substantial. The forbidden creations of the Blood Blade Pirate Group could manufacture small Domain weapons, powerful flesh implants. Chen Qi hesitated for a moment and nodded: ¡°No problem, but, if possible, I would like to know the whole plan.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Lady Blood nodded seriously: ¡°Rest assured, I swear on the survival of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, we will never betray or abandon our allies.¡± As a sign of trust, Lady Blood handed their subsequent plan to Chen Qi. Chen Qi received the plan from the Blood Blade Pirate Group and skimmed through it, Currently, although Red Maple Island is the territory of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, at the resource-rich abandoned base, the Black Whale Group had already deployed a large number of people. The Blood Blade Pirate Group, relying on the supplies from Red Maple Island, had reached a stalemate with the Black Whale Group. However, if this continued, once the Black Whale Group transported away all the resources from the research base, the battle would also become meaningless. And the plan of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was to attack the Black Whale Group at the research location directly under the cover of night. However, in the night, it was easy to encounter Shadow Demons, as well as deformed sea beasts in the sea. Chen Qi shook his head. This battle would likely involve at least fifty warships, over five thousand people in a large-scale battle, and more than ten Third-tier Transcendents. Wait a second¡­ Chen Qi suddenly noticed something off. ¡°Aunt¡­¡± In the plan of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, Great Aunt Carol from the Black Whale Group was specifically marked. ¡°Lady Blood, is Great Aunt included in the Black Whale Group¡¯s fleet at the research base?¡± he asked. Lady Blood nodded: ¡°Yes.¡± Suddenly, Chen Qi felt a chill down his spine and quickly checked the time. On this ship, there were two individuals capable of changing the situation in the great sea, Lady Blood and the Flower Witch! And myself¡­ Although Lady Blood was a Fourth Rank Legend, as a temporary leader, she was not adept at combat. On the gaming forums, Great Aunt Carol was known as an extremely volatile Fourth Rank Legend, but also as a Legend skilled at seizing opportunities. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once she seized an opportunity, she would immediately launch a surprise attack. Chen Qi urgently asked: ¡°Lady Blood, may I ask the number of defense ships currently at Red Maple Island?¡± Lady Blood was momentarily stunned: ¡°I do not know, but it should not be many, for battles are ongoing in the fog¡­¡± Fenrir decisively spoke: ¡°Mr. Hunter, what do you mean!¡± Chen Qi frowned: ¡°No, I just have a bad feeling.¡± Fenrir caught the implication in Chen Qi¡¯s words: ¡°Mr. Person, you are a Light Seer, I heard that the intuition of Light Seers is particularly accurate¡­¡± The strong intuition of Light Phase Transcendents was a unique attribute of the Light Seers. Upon hearing Chen Qi¡¯s words, Fenrir immediately went to the edge of the ship and opened the ship window, wanting to check the situation of the Lighthouse. As the ship window opened instantly, thousands of tiny red dots targeted their faces. ¡°Good afternoon, everyone!¡± Across the thick fog and sea, five thousand meters away, a shapely woman with red curly hair lightly curled her lips into a smile: ¡°The prey that Whale Father wants has finally been found.¡± Chapter 260 - 260 - 215: Join Us, Black Hunter! Chapter 260 ¨C 215: Join Us, Black Hunter! This is a warning¡­ Reflected in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes was a bright red bullet. Bang! Before he could react, the next moment, from afar, the piercing roar sounded. With the shrill sound tearing through the sky, a pungent smell of gunpowder instantly filled the air, and thousands of magic bullets poured down like torrential rain, slanting towards them. ¡°Damn it!¡± Fenrir couldn¡¯t help but clench his teeth, straining to shout: ¡°Defend! Activate the highest level of shields!¡± The surface of the ship was instantly covered with a dense hail of bullets, metallic clashes with steel resounded incessantly, deafening, sparks flying in all directions as if flames of anger leapt upon the hull, turning the surrounding seawater a blazing red. Following that, under Fenrir¡¯s command, the surface of the ship emanated scorching heat, and a tough translucent shield slowly appeared, blocking almost all the attacks. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Phew¡ª Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi let out a long breath of relief. Luckily, their ship was one of the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s sturdiest, the General, with the ability to deploy a special barrier that could withstand most long-range attacks. However, despite this, the massive warship was still forced to retreat by the relentless rain of fire. ¡°Counterattack! Counterattack!¡± Fenrir, the wild wolf, bellowed, ordering all the crew on board to enter combat mode while signaling the other nearby ships around Red Maple Island to form an encircling stance. Such dense rain of gunfire could only be the work of a gun master¡­ Chen Qi subconsciously thought. It was Carol from the Black Whale Group, currently the only large captain known to be in the Crack Sea. A gun master possessed extremely powerful long-range attacks, ordinary bullets in their hands could exert more than ten times their power, and their shots could reduce a steam iron ship to burning ash within seconds. Chen Qi decisively said: ¡°It¡¯s Carol¡¯s ship, and her corps of gunners¡­¡± ¡°Carol¡­¡± The moment that name was heard, the scene briefly fell silent for a second, and the Blood Lady began to speak with resignation: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everyone, our veteran Gail should be on his way back now. If Carol directly engages us in battle, the ultimate outcome is bound to be our victory¡­¡± As she spoke, a look of sorrow crossed the Blood Lady¡¯s face: ¡°However, if a battle does break out, we might not be able to ensure your safety¡­¡± Carol, a Transcendent known for her firepower, had the ability to set the whole Red Maple Island ablaze with her might. The end result for any ship that engaged her in battle was usually being reduced to ashes. No one could assure that they wouldn¡¯t be gravely injured by Carol¡¯s absolute firepower. Chen Qi touched his forehead, sensing a chill. Is this the treatment one gets from being on the Witch Sea¡¯s protagonist Fen¡¯s ship, to instantly catch the attention of the Gunfire Queen the moment one boards? He and Fen were starting to establish their strength, but they had practically no ability to resist in the face of steel giants and Fourth Rank Legends. Faced with the current situation, everyone was at a loss for what to do. And the very next second, Fenrir suddenly noticed, through a window, that bubbles were emerging incessantly from near the surface of the sea. There are people underwater! Before the crew could come to their senses, in an instant, a massive sea beast slowly surfaced, and on top of the sea beast¡¯s head stood a man drenched in red. A presence from the Cup Phase¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Fenrir reached for his great sword: ¡°M¡¯lady, what should we do?¡± The Blood Lady paused for a few seconds: ¡°That should be the other side¡¯s envoy, let¡¯s hear what they have to say¡­¡± Bang! An envoy? Chen Qi showed a hint of confusion. In the moment the Blood Lady finished speaking, the sea beast and the person on it fully emerged from the water. The man had short red hair, looked about thirty years old, wore a pair of glasses, and held a Corruption Wand in his hand. Contrary to his attire, his delicate and square face, coupled with the circular gold-rimmed glasses, gave him an air of a sophisticated banker. This attire was that of a flesh mage, wait, beneath their feet¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils dilated with astonishment. Right under their feet was an immense sea beast. It was azure in appearance, overall resembling a huge turtle, only with a much longer neck and a shell more like a clamshell, and a head shaped like a seahorse. A clamshell dragon, a highly rare sea beast¡­ Chen Qi remembered, it was quite a famous creature in the Witch Sea. Not just Chen Qi, at this moment, everyone on the ship ¨C Fen, the Blood Lady, the wild wolf ¨C was captivated by this special sea beast. The reason lied in the sea beast¡¯s size and appearance; it stood over fifteen meters tall, and on its body were special black patterns, adding a terrifying domineering look to the clamshell dragon¡¯s otherwise dull eyes. Despite its dull appearance, clamshell dragons were definitely not easy to tame, and in terms of strength, they were no less formidable than the Black Ship Sea Dragons of the nearby seas! Fenrir couldn¡¯t help but clench his fists: ¡°A flesh mage, is this fellow, an abnormal creature from the Navy Research Base?¡± The flesh mage shook the water from his head, facing the immense main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group with no hint of deference in his eyes, calmly adjusting his round, ornate glasses: ¡°Yes, a masterpiece from the Navy Research, controlling fierce beasts isn¡¯t an impossibility. The monsters we¡¯ve got from the Navy Research Base go far beyond just the Black Pig Shark~¡± Following that, the flesh mage crouched on top of the clamshell dragon¡¯s head: Chapter 261 - 261 - 215: Join Us, Black Hunter!_2 Chapter 261 ¨C 215: Join Us, Black Hunter!_2 ¡°The weaklings of the Blood Blade Pirate Group should remember,¡± the Gunfire Queen said, ¡°the Black Whale Group¡¯s strategy is always a step ahead of you. We have already obtained quite a bit of data from the naval research base. If there¡¯s an opportunity, your ships might end up surrounded by a swarm of Black Pig Sharks¡­ And the entire Blood Blade Pirate Group might be devoured by the wave of monsters we¡¯ve been researching.¡± The notion of being surrounded by a swarm of Black Pig Sharks shocked everyone in the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Though it was evident that the Mage exaggerated a bit, the signs indicated that such an event wasn¡¯t impossible. After all, the Mage, who wasn¡¯t just a Beast Tamer, had managed to keep a fierce Shell Dragon calm at the moment. If there had been a Legend Beast Tamer, he could have controlled hundreds of Black Pig Sharks. The only one who wasn¡¯t worried was Chen Qi. What¡¯s this guy up to¡­ Chen Qi glanced at the dazed Shell Dragon. Like the Black Pig Sharks, it had been implanted with some kind of device, which is why it could be controlled by the Mage in front of him. ¡°Wuuuu¡ª¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Shell Dragon suddenly lurched forward, looking pitiful, wanting to get closer to Chen Qi. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but step back from the creature¡¯s seaweed-covered, hideous dragon head. ¡°Don¡¯t rush, don¡¯t rush~¡± The Mage squatted down and gently stroked the Shell Dragon beneath his feet: ¡°My little dragon, now is not the time to go to war.¡± The instant the Shell Dragon was stroked by the Mage, it moved closer to Chen Qi. Ah, such a murderous monster, have you chosen your target already¡­ the Mage stood up: ¡°Alright, everyone, time is pressing. I am here to propose a trade.¡± A trade? Fenrir roared loudly, trying to regain the upper hand: ¡°I have no interest in whatever trade the Black Whale Group is proposing!¡± The corners of the Mage¡¯s mouth curled up slightly: ¡°Why the hurry? Wouldn¡¯t it be better to listen to the offer first?¡± Then, he pointed his blood-colored finger at Chen Qi and the Flower Witch. He wanted the two of them! ¡°Give us those two, and we¡¯ll trade the information from the research base and fifty million Shell Coins, plus this Shell Dragon under my feet! And we¡¯ll pull out of this operation at the naval base!¡± Sigh¡­ Want us? Chen Qi and the Flower Witch were momentarily stunned. This Mage had gone to great lengths just to target them. Moreover, pulling out of this operation meant the Black Whale Group would suffer an unimaginable loss. Chen Qi was inwardly shocked, the value placed on him and Fen was truly high! ¡°Get lost!¡± Fenrir, as a Warrior of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, didn¡¯t hesitate at all when he shouted in rage. The Mage spread his hands helplessly: ¡°How impolite. Well then¡­ We¡¯ll not take the Witch, how about it, Black Hunter, join the Black Whale Group instead? As a bridal gift, we¡¯re willing to give the Blood Blade Pirate Group fifty million Shell Coins, plus a Shell Dragon. We¡¯re also willing to sign a Shell Contract, agreeing not to attack the Blood Blade Pirate Group for the next three days!¡± To join, a bridal gift¡­ Chen Qi listened, bewildered once again. Shouldn¡¯t they be buying my life? Why do they want me to join? Although the tone wasn¡¯t kind, it seemed like the Black Whale Group wanted me to join them¡­ Chen Qi thought carefully. On the Bounty Order, the Black Whale Group¡¯s demand for him was also to capture him alive. Could it be that the Black Whale Group really wants me¡­ Chen Qi speculated in his mind. The Mage immediately flashed a smirk: ¡°A small Hunter from the vast ocean, in exchange for such a substantial reward? Quite appropriate, right? And don¡¯t worry, Hunter, we mean no harm. We¡¯re just interested in your reputation. If you join the Black Whale Pirate Group, we won¡¯t shortchange you. I know the Blood Blade Pirate Group values allies, but right now, I¡¯m simply offering Mr. Hunter a better opportunity, a chance to conquer the seas with us. As long as you join us, money, beautiful women, Skill Cards, the latest Transcendent weapons¡ªeverything you could dream of.¡± Everyone fell into a brief silence. Even the relationship-oriented Fenrir was dumbfounded. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Black Whale Group¡¯s size could be attributed to their relentless recruitment efforts. Many people like Chen Qi, who had made a name for themselves, ended up being incorporated into the Black Whale Group. The Gunfire Queen Carol, the Black Hunter, the Dragon Tamer King Jie, the Black Death Doctor¡­ Once, they were all terrifying legends known throughout the seas. Fenrir didn¡¯t speak for a moment. And worry bloomed above the Flower Witch¡¯s head in the form of small blue flowers. The rewards offered were extremely impressive! Fifty million Shell Coins, plus a powerful Shell Dragon, and three days of truce. Most importantly, the three days of truce. In those three days, the Blood Blade Pirate Group could make significant strategic changes in the war. An immense, invisible pressure weighed on Fenrir¡¯s shoulders like a boulder. Lately, the situation for the Blood Blade Pirate Group wasn¡¯t good¡­ Fenrir glanced at Chen Qi for his opinion, seeking his consent: ¡°Mr. Hunter¡­¡± Fen also sprouted a tiny flower of shock on his head. Chen Qi fell into deep thought. He was no longer a slave to be thrown away at will; through various deeds in the vast sea, he had caught the attention of the Black Whale Group. In fact, joining the Black Whale Group wouldn¡¯t lead to immediate death; on the contrary, his strength would soar. If his Deep Sea Affinity talent were revealed, the unscrupulous Black Whale Group would value him even more, nurturing him as a core member of their team! Chapter 262 - 262 - 215: Join Us, Black Hunter!_3 Chapter 262 ¨C 215: Join Us, Black Hunter!_3 His strength had skyrocketed at a pace beyond his imagination, faster than he could have ever anticipated¡­ In the future, he might become the legend of the force against the Navy, the new great captain of the Black Whale Group. But as a price, he would likely never be able to defy the high ranks of the Black Whale Group for the rest of his life. His Transcendent path, his marriage, his tomorrow, even his next step, all would be under the control of the Black Whale Group. Besides, joining the Black Whale Group meant making an enemy out of his few friends at sea, Fen¡­ Chen Qi glanced at Fen and replied softly, ¡°Not interested.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Upon hearing the reply, the Mage¡¯s smiling face instantly darkened: ¡°Hunter, in the millennium-long history of these seas, there have been plenty of Hunters like you. All of them ended up dead in storms, at the claws of Sea Beasts, or at the hands of the Navy¡­ In these waves, without the protection of the upper echelons, you and I are but a leaf.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Mage stared at Chen Qi for a few seconds, his expression growing darker. He truly didn¡¯t understand why Aunt Carol wanted Black Hunter to join. What made this man¡¯s reward so costly? Could it be that Aunt had taken a liking to Black Hunter? You¡¯ve lost the backing of a great pirate group¡­ Seeing Chen Qi didn¡¯t respond, the Mage no longer showed a friendly face and snarled: ¡°Hunter, remember this day, the day when you die, when you fall into the sea like a dog by the roadside and are devoured by sharks, you will regret your decision!¡± This guy really has a foul mouth¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s lips curled slightly, mocking, ¡°Compared to that, the one who likes to hide poison in others¡¯ drinks should, after running out of poison, think about how you¡¯re going to survive this war.¡± I¡¯m going to die? The Mage adjusted his glasses, the anger in his eyes flickering. A somewhat renowned Hunter, actually daring to curse at him. And seeing Chen Qi¡¯s mocking expression, the Sea Dragon being trod on by the Mage made a comfortable sound and suddenly moved toward Chen Qi! The Mage patted the Sea Dragon under his foot: ¡°Little Dragon, you want to kill him, don¡¯t you! Now is not the time!¡± Then, the Mage lifted his head, grabbed the reins of the Sea Dragon: ¡°Blood Blade Pirate Group, you and the Witch and the Hunter, you¡¯ve missed an opportunity! A once-in-a-millennium opportunity! You two, just wait to be caged by Aunt! Especially you, Black Hunter!¡± Saying this, he glared fiercely at everyone. With the current insufficient forces of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, they dared not engage in direct battle, and he rode off on the Sea Dragon, striding away. And Chen Qi likewise returned a fierce glare to the Mage and the Sea Dragon. In the instant Chen Qi glared fiercely, the Sea Dragon under the Mage shuffled a few times and threw the Mage off with a splash into the sea. The Mage climbed up. Splash! Then, the Mage got up only to be thrown into the water again. ¡°¡­¡± Should I have not glared at that Sea Dragon¡­ Chen Qi fell into brief contemplation. The ship was quiet for a few seconds. These monsters under the Black Whale Group are too difficult to control¡­ Fenrir muttered, ¡°The Black Whale Group hasn¡¯t yet fully mastered their beasts, madam, should we¡­¡± Lady shook her head: ¡°No, before the old general returns, we can¡¯t easily start a battle, but it seems now we must hurry into the lost Navy Research Base.¡± The fact that they could capture the Sea Dragon proves that they have already gotten hold of much of the abandoned Navy Research Base¡¯s information. If this continues, all the treasures and precious information in the Navy Research Base will fall into the hands of the Black Whale Group. And if the Black Whale Group successfully assimilates this information, they could potentially create a Sea Beast catastrophe army of their own on the seas! Fenrir clenched his fists, sighing heavily. The appearance of the Black Whale Group had cast a brief gloom over the whole Blood Blade Pirate Group. They had to admit, the current situation was largely in favor of the Black Whale Group. Chen Qi, I¡¯m sorry¡­ Fen lowered his head, uncertain what to say or how to comfort Chen Qi. Being targeted by a Sea Dragon and a Mage was an extremely terrifying thing. ¡°The Black Whale Group came, did nothing¡­¡± Chen Qi looked toward the Mage in the water struggling to climb onto the Sea Dragon, then glanced at the plan in the hands of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. In this plan, they would have to detour, pass through the area filled with mutated Sea Beasts in the Black Mist, and finally reach the Navy Research Base. Something¡¯s off¡­ Chen Qi looked toward the distant Mage, feeling a subtle hint that the Black Whale Group was luring them, luring them into a deep sea trap full of monsters. Chapter 263 - 263 - 216: Lighthouse! We saw the Lighthouse! Chapter 263 ¨C 216: Lighthouse! We saw the Lighthouse! S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon the gloomy sea, the flag of the Black Whale Group fluttered incessantly in the storm atop the mermaid ship. Knee-high waterproof boots slowly tread across the blood-stained floor. The flesh mage brushed back his thoroughly wet hair, carefully walked past over a dozen sturdy women, and finally approached a massive red sofa. In front of the red sofa sat a tall, fiery woman with scant clothing and curly red hair, teasing those around her like a noble queen. The flesh mage began: ¡°Big mama, I¡¯m back.¡± Carol casually puffed on her pipe, seemingly barely noticing the little flesh mage before her. The flesh mage hastily added: ¡°Big mama, the Flower Witch refused to join us, Blood Blade Pirate Group¡­¡± Whoo! Carol exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Get to the point! That witch lady, she wouldn¡¯t join us anyway, given we¡¯re mortal enemies. But what about the new Hunter that¡¯s appeared in the sea? I feel he fits quite well with the style of our Black Whale Group, much like my little Raven and the Black Plague Doctor¡­¡± ¡°Not him either.¡± The flesh mage replied calmly. Smack! The moment he finished speaking, a sturdy iron whip struck his face, splattering blood on the floor in an instant. With an expressionless face, as if devoid of any pain, the flesh mage accepted it as punishment for his failure. Endure it, it¡¯s just a minor mission, the punishment can¡¯t be too severe, and for many, being struck by the fiery big mama Carol is considered a reward¡­ the flesh mage comforted himself internally. However, the next second, he saw Carol¡¯s fierce, tiger-like expression. Carol fiddled with the iron whip in her hand: ¡°Did that Hunter firmly refuse? If I give you another chance, a private one, to meet him alone, what are the chances he would join?¡± Hearing this inquiry, the flesh mage fell silent momentarily. The usually impetuous Carol was persisting on this matter. Is this answer really that important¡­ the flesh mage reluctantly replied: ¡°Ninety percent, I guess. If it¡¯s just the two of us privately, with my strength, seeing my flesh spell in an instant, he¡¯d lack all confidence, coupled with just a touch of temptation, he¡¯ll undeniably be ours, and by then, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking would fold as well¡­¡± ¡°Ninety percent?¡± Carol¡¯s lips slightly curved upwards, then she leaned back: ¡°Forget it, in my opinion, it¡¯s only fifty percent, unless you use violence. You simply can¡¯t overtake him, just like that little dark-eyed guy from the Sawshark. Only absolute violence can tame that Hunter. I¡¯m very interested in this fellow. Also, remember, don¡¯t kill him without my orders.¡± Saying this, Carol casually twirled her gun: ¡°Remember, this is an order, otherwise, I will use you to brew wine.¡± An order¡­ A cold sweat broke out in the flesh mage¡¯s hand. Why? Why did Carol want that Black Hunter so badly? Why? Was the Black Hunter¡¯s life more precious than his own? Or was it because the Black Hunter¡¯s charm exceeded his? The flesh mage did not understand for a moment, feeling a twinge of jealousy. To think, he, who was chasing power wholeheartedly, didn¡¯t even qualify to be Carol¡¯s lover! ¡°Forget it, this matter needs to be approached slowly. Without the Blood Blade Pirate Group, whether it¡¯s the Black Hunter or the Witch, this sea region will eventually be ours.¡± Then, Carol continued to ask: ¡°By the way, what was their reaction to this operation?¡± The flesh mage answered truthfully: ¡°Lady Blood grieved as usual, and Fenrir, upon seeing the shell dragon at my feet, was struck with fear.¡± ¡°I think, after this threat, the Blood Blade Pirate ships will quickly dispatch an exploration ship toward the Navy Research Base, and to save time, they¡¯ll definitely choose the shortest route, no, there are no safe routes there¡­¡± Hearing the affirmative response, a faint smile curved Carol¡¯s lips: ¡°Good, good. Once the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ships join this battle for bait, everything else will be easy.¡± Bait¡­ An inexplicable chill emerged in the flesh mage¡¯s heart. Because next, he would also be aboard the exploration ship, heading to the Navy Research Base! He was to be the head of this exploration mission. He clenched his fist and slowly asked: ¡°Big mama, may I ask, those exploration ships that entered the Navy Research Base before, what exactly did they encounter, so that we require the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s involvement as so-called ¡¯bait¡¯¡­¡± This mission, apart from enticing the Witch and Black Hunter, had another more crucial objective: to intimidate the Blood Blade Pirate Group into immediately joining this battle for control, sooner rather than later. In the past three days, ten exploration ships that were supposed to return had been lost without a trace amid the ocean¡¯s waves. To avoid further loss of combat strength, the Black Whale Group needed a powerful ¡¯vanguard,¡¯ a significant ¡¯bait.¡¯ This warning was to turn the Blood Blade Pirate Group into ¡¯bait¡¯ earlier. ¡°You really are a curious little cutie¡­¡± Carol stretched her athletic, wheat-colored legs, cocked her head and gazed through the thick haze, over the gloomy, undulating sea. The flesh mage also followed Carol¡¯s gaze towards the distant sea. In that moment, he almost heard the waves roaring like a dragon. Chapter 264 - 264 - 216: Lighthouse! We saw the Lighthouse!_2 Chapter 264 ¨C 216: Lighthouse! We saw the Lighthouse!_2 The old lady answered with a hint of teasing, ¡°Who knows? Maybe it¡¯s some kind of huge natural disaster; after all, this sea area hasn¡¯t been explored for too long¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was no answer¡­ The flesh mage couldn¡¯t help but shiver. With the appearance of the Black Whale Group¡¯s old lady and the group¡¯s repeated victories, he momentarily forgot that the destination they were about to head to was a lost place that had been unexplored for twenty years, a place where even the Ice Demon Pirate Group had not ventured into deeply. Old lady Carol slowly leaned in, blowing smoke in his face: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, no matter what we encounter, as the fourth captain of the exploration team, when you return, the Black Whale Group will reward you. The value of this reward will not be less than the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking in the hands of the Black Hunter.¡± In the thick smoke, the flesh mage¡¯s blood slowly rolled back under his skin: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Captain, I will complete the task, and bring back the witch and that Black Hunter, all locked in a cage!¡± ¡°Hahaha! Don¡¯t disappoint me, my little darling!¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Carol laughed, sipping on the sea breeze, pouring herself a glass of the strongest liquor. ¡­ ¡­ Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s base, Red Maple Island docks, shipyard, night. At this moment, a crowd of people stood anxiously at the shipyard, watching the shipwright¡¯s performance. Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, paced back and forth in the shipyard, saying to the red-haired female shipwright on the Dagger, ¡°Amy, how much longer? When will the Dagger be repaired? We are running out of time, we need to finish immediately!¡± ¡°Nagging! Nagging! Nagging! Can¡¯t you see I¡¯m already using all four mechanical arms? I should have installed an extra mechanical arm so I could take a moment to punch your damn heads in! Also, stop calling me little Amy, I¡¯m twenty-five years old!¡± Fenrir was sprayed with a mouthful of water. ¡°Such a hot temper, this little Amy¡­¡± Chen Qi sat on a chair, looking at the short statured Third-tier Mechanic on the Dagger. But it wasn¡¯t her fault. Due to a large number of damaged ships, this young red-haired female shipwright had been working for a full five days and nights, and had only slept for five hours during that period. Fen sat next to Chen Qi, feeling anxious and occasionally shivering. An exploration action¡­ Chen Qi had a vague sense of bad memories. This mission, while initiated by the Blood Blade Pirate Group, was actually more akin to a Shell Country Meteorological Bureau investigation. Currently, very little intelligence was available on the entire Lost Naval Base. Even the details about what dangers they might face in the sea area they were about to traverse were a huge question mark. Beyond that, in comparison to normal Meteorological Bureau tasks, they also had to contend with attacks from the Black Whale Group. An ultra-difficult mission¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but think. Bang! A loud noise interrupted his thoughts! ¡°Do it well for me!¡± Accompanied by the volatile punch of shipwright Amy, the lights of the Dagger boat shone anew. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s done! Can we set sail now? Any problems, Amy?¡± Fenrir asked anxiously. The red-haired shipwright, Amy, with four mechanical arms, gave Fenrir the finger: ¡°Are you doubting my skills? Among pirates of the Third Rank, my shipbuilding skills are only slightly inferior to that of the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s Bree.¡± There should be no problems¡­ Fenrir clenched his fists with a nervous expression, then looked back at the Flower Witch and Chen Qi. Fenrir threw an equipment box onto the Dagger: ¡°Both of you, time is pressing. We will set off now, dividing into five exploration ships, each ship with fifty people. Both of you will follow me, and later, I will explain some precautions for entering the Mutated Sea¡­¡± Chen Qi looked toward the ship he was about to board. The body of the Dagger was designed to be simple yet powerful, every plank meticulously selected and polished, the lines of the ship smooth. Of course, though it was an exploration ship, it was far larger than Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship in size, with enough room to accommodate a hundred people. Although not as fast as the Ghost Ship, it had an exceptionally strong Transcendent defensive barrier! This was the best defense barrier of the Blood Blade Pirate Group to date. In the mutated sea area they were about to enter, this would be an extremely important feature. Chen Qi pondered the upcoming actions. This mission, Lady of Blood and old lady Carol would not directly participate. Fourth Rank Legends are rare after all, Blood Lady and old veteran Gail of the Blood Blade Pirate Group would not head to the unknown before determining old lady¡¯s movements. That meant, ultimately, this mission would be a contest of Third-tier Transcendents, and their odds of victory were not small! With him there, the threat of sea beasts on the high seas wasn¡¯t significant, and with Fen there, most Third-tier Transcendents would be unable to resist Fen¡¯s release. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s set sail.¡± Chen Qi thought for a while, patted Fen¡¯s shoulder, and followed the Wild Wolf, along with more than forty other crew members, aboard the Dagger. ¡°Fair winds!¡± Within the shipyard, shouts from the Blood Blade Pirate Group rang out. Slowly sailing out of the shipyard, the Dagger headed into the misty Mutated Sea under the gaze of expectant onlookers. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sailing away! ¡­ ¡­ Unknowingly, night fell, and the fog grew denser. ¡°Indeed, only the departure is exciting.¡± Chen Qi walked out of the rocking kitchen of the Dagger, got a cup of fruit pudding, and handed it to Fen on deck: ¡°Fen, have something to eat. This voyage isn¡¯t easy; may rest a bit.¡± Chapter 265 - 265 - 216 Lighthouse! We saw the Lighthouse!_3 Chapter 265 ¨C 216 Lighthouse! We saw the Lighthouse!_3 It had been a full five hours since they sailed into this sea area, filled with dense fog and carrying a faint odor of corpses. Navigating in such foggy weather was an ordeal for everyone¡¯s physical and mental endurance. ¡°Thank you!!¡± Fen, groggy, accepted the pudding. The flower on his head turned a mysterious shade of gray as he spoke: ¡°Qi, my inspiration tells me that this sea is extremely dangerous, we must pay attention to our safety, and you be careful too.¡± ¡°Mhm, I¡¯ll be careful¡­¡± Chen Qi and the Flower Witch Fen leaned against the side of the ship, looking down at the sea beneath them. The water had an unsettling color, shifting from the deep blue-black to a sinister dark green, and it was sporadically dotted with unknown seaweed and strange bubbles while also emitting an unidentifiable stench of decay. The waves continuously struck the Dagger¡¯s hull, producing a desolate sound. Furthermore, there were the frenzied hits from mutated little fish against the Dagger. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The huge storm also put everyone aboard the Dagger on high alert. The danger coefficient of this sea area was extremely high¡­ Chen Qi maintained vigilance as much as possible, then looked toward the bow. Captain Fenrir was at the bow, hoarsely directing the crew: ¡°Helmsman! Hold on, you must maintain absolute focus! Don¡¯t be confused by the fog!¡± ¡°Damn it, why are there so many terrifying mutated fish! We¡¯ve just bombarded them, why are there even more now, is our flesh that delicious? Does it attract you that much!¡± Fenrir wrapped himself tighter in his clothing, exasperated by the sudden frenzy of Sea Beast Monsters. Maybe I shouldn¡¯t have come up on deck¡­ Chen Qi complained inwardly. It was his fault; he led to the fish¡¯s frenzy. He could almost be certain now that even if it was a mutated monster, his affinity was still effective. Chen Qi looked toward the helmsman at the bow. The Dagger was an extremely expensive vessel, comprehensively designed, with two places to adjust the ship¡¯s direction, the captain¡¯s quarters and the bow. In order to observe the condition of the sea surface well, the Dagger¡¯s helmsman could only withstand the strong wind and the smell of rot, constantly adjusting the ship¡¯s direction, sailing on this dangerous sea. The captain said wearily: ¡°I got it, I got it, big brother Fenrir¡­¡± His mind isn¡¯t clear¡­ Chen Qi approached and took out some meat pies for the helmsman and Fenrir: ¡°Are you okay, Mr. Helmsman, do you need something to eat?¡± The helmsman¡¯s face was gloomy, as if he had already fainted: ¡°I don¡¯t need it, I just want to go ashore! As soon as possible, ashore! Ashore!¡± The helmsman repeated ¡¯ashore¡¯ as if he was out of his mind. Fenrir took the meat pie from Chen Qi: ¡°Go ashore? That¡¯s still a long way off!¡± The helmsman shook his head, his eyes filled with ghostly white blood vessels: ¡°No, no, big brother Fenrir, aren¡¯t we about to go ashore? I¡¯ve already seen the lighthouse, the lighthouse!¡± ¡°???¡± Fenrir and Chen Qi were both stunned. They had only just passed halfway on their current route, where was this lighthouse coming from? Could there be a small, isolated island atop this vast sea? Something was off, there was something wrong with this helmsman! Snap! Without hesitation, Chen Qi immediately grabbed the helmsman and gave him two resounding slaps! S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Where is the lighthouse?¡± Chen Qi asked with an icy tone. The helmsman was clearly delirious. And peculiar Illusions were the harbingers of the collapse of countless ships upon the sea! Shadow fiends? Or nightmare fog? Chen Qi¡¯s mind raced through various possibilities. Regardless of which one it was, if their ship couldn¡¯t handle it in time, they might sink to the bottom of the sea within the next minute!! The helmsman didn¡¯t answer but just stared blankly at Chen Qi. Fenrir touched his forehead and explained: ¡°Damn it! This guy used too many Lamp Phase Skill Books, stepping into the Illusion of Light Phase¡­ This place¡­¡± However, before he could finish, a glimmer of light from a distance shone upon them. Light¡­ I have resistance to Illusions; this isn¡¯t an Illusion¡­ Chen Qi slowly lifted his head to look in the direction of the night sky. In the distant darkness of the fog, a huge light was hanging high, just like a moon, like the redemption of countless sailors¡ª The Lighthouse! Everyone held their breath for a moment. They saw the ¡¯tiny lighthouse¡¯, suspended a hundred meters in the air, descending rapidly, closing in on them. The lantern grew larger and larger within just a few seconds. A violent gust of wind hurtled towards them, rocking the entire Dagger on the sea. No, rather than calling it a gust of wind, it was more like an exhalation filled with the scent of blood, a breath as fierce as a storm. A swath of thick fog was gradually cleaved apart, and the robust smell of blood fell heavily upon the Dagger, pressing down on everyone aboard. This is¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath instinctively, oddly familiar with the sensation. In this moment, Fenrir, the feral wolf, took a step back, his body unusually stiff,. As a seasoned battler, he had seen countless storms, witnessed irrational slaughter among soldiers, felt the pain of bullets whistling by his ears, and experienced the agony of a blade piercing his heart. Logically, except for sickness, there was not much that could make him recoil. But at this moment, his body was still rigid, shaking uncontrollably against his will. It was a feeling he hadn¡¯t experienced for a long time, a primitive instinct known as fear. Chapter 266 - 266 - 217 BOSS Battle! Decisive Battle with Black Light Dragon! Chapter 266 ¨C 217 BOSS Battle! Decisive Battle with Black Light Dragon! Bang! Bang! The ¡°lantern¡± in the sky swayed, flickering, accompanied by that heavy breathing sound, sounding almost like endless thunder continuously reverberating across the sea. The scene before their eyes resembled an impending storm. ¡°There¡¯s something ominous!¡± ¡°It¡¯s coming! It¡¯s coming!¡± The crew of the Dagger couldn¡¯t help but cry out in alarm. Fenrir silently drew his great sword: ¡°Activate the highest-level shield! All crew, prepare¡­¡± Whoosh! Before Fenrir could finish speaking, the giant lantern abruptly moved forward, the monster in the fog gradually revealing its bloody scent and its fierce fangs. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°This is¡­¡± Everyone unanimously lifted their heads, gazing at the colossal monster in the sky. First, what caught their eyes was the slightly open maw, on which three rows of blade-like teeth held heaps of carcasses, among them, broken flags and iron were visible. And ascending further, there were a pair of fresh red dragon eyes, and below the dragon¡¯s head, the lantern emitted a scorching light, the intense glow burning their skins and spirits, containing the terrifying power of the Lamp Phase. And below that, the giant dragon¡¯s body was covered with numerous interlocking scales, each scale sharp as a blade, seemingly absorbing the endless darkness and unknown power from the seabed. These scales were closely arranged, moving up and down with its breathing, forming an indestructible armor. ¡°Sea Dragon¡­¡± The wild wolf, Fenrir said instinctively. Although the Dagger was an exploration ship, it was not small, easily accommodating a hundred people. But in front of this sea dragon, it still looked exceptionally tiny. If the Dagger didn¡¯t have a protective shield and was made of wood, it would almost be crushed into powder in an instant! This familiar feeling¡­ Chen Qi lifted his head, estimating. The size of this sea dragon that emerged from the sea had already reached over fifty meters, and its real size was conservatively estimated to be at least a hundred meters. However¡­ It really does look like it! Isn¡¯t this the husky from his home base, the near-sea overlord, super invincible deluxe version? Of course, although the appearance was similar, the aura was completely on a different level. You see, the near-sea overlord had a body length of just over twenty meters, but the size of the sea dragon before them had already reached a hundred meters, a full five times the difference! It was like the difference between a strong, robust man and a stray dog by the roadside! What exactly is this¡­ For a moment, Chen Qi didn¡¯t know how to refer to the gigantic creature before him. ¡°Why? Why?¡± The Flower Witch Fen¡¯s pupils dilated, instinctively gripping the ship¡¯s rail: ¡°Black Ship Sea Dragon, no, with this size, it should be called the Black Light Dragon, a Dragon King-level monster!¡± S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen¡¯s eyes were filled with disbelief; they had actually encountered a Dragon King-level dragon on the ocean! This was an extremely rare special event! Could it be because of me, my teacher once said, once you become a witch, you are a symbol of catastrophe, and catastrophe attracts catastrophe¡­ The Flower Witch Fen bit her lip hard. Dragon King level¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s gaze couldn¡¯t help but turn towards the Black Light Dragon before him. Generally speaking, dragons can be simply categorized into juvenile, adult, and the higher order Dragon King. For dragons, the gap between juvenile and adult forms was already a vast chasm. And above that, dragons exceeding normal individual strength were called Dragon Kings, often needing special chances or the help of a Beast Tamer to undergo evolution. And once evolved, they were often given a new title. Chen Qi seemed to remember, this creature was called by people as the Black Light Dragon. However, he had never imagined, it was such a massive being. ¡°Black Light Dragon! That¡¯s also a pretty good name, by the way, what¡¯s the relationship between this guy and the little near-sea overlord¡­¡± Chen Qi rubbed his chin, lifted his head, thinking for a moment. But the next instant, a huge scream of terror instantly overwhelmed his ears, tearing him out of his thoughts. ¡°Helmsman! Adjust to port side!¡± ¡°Full combat readiness! Everyone, with our blood, with our blades, battle!¡± After a brief silence, a massive explosion of noise erupted, survival instinct turning into passion, echoing through every inch of the Dagger. Engine power to the maximum! Boatmen, priests, sailors, mates, everyone on the ship, at that moment, screamed hysterically. It was a scream from instinct! The moment they encountered the Black Light Dragon meant that their life and death hung by a thread! Snap! A bright small orange flower sprouted above Fen¡¯s head, suddenly pinching Chen Qi¡¯s armpit: ¡°Qi! Don¡¯t fall into an illusion!¡± Ow, Fen, if you pinch my armpit again, believe it or not, I¡¯ll pinch your little cheeks¡­ Chen Qi felt the pain in his armpit, looking at Fen¡¯s expression. At that moment, Fen¡¯s eyes beneath the flower were with a trace of bloodshot, utterly serious. She also sensed the scent of death. In the face of danger, Fen didn¡¯t like to talk much. Chen Qi turned his head, and a massive wave was approaching from afar. The arrival of a Dragon King-level sea dragon was a crisis of death for the Dagger. A ninety-nine percent chance of a death crisis! On the Black Light Dragon were countless wrecks of ships, proving that numerous ships had already become food in the mouth of this Black Light Dragon. That lantern hanging in the air, emitting some sort of extraordinary power from the Lamp Phase, led people astray. And it itself was indeed the top of the food chain in this maritime region. Chapter 267 - 267 - 217 BOSS Battle! Decisive Battle with Black Light Dragon!_2 Chapter 267 ¨C 217 BOSS Battle! Decisive Battle with Black Light Dragon!_2 The Black Light Dragon is the embodiment of the natural disaster of this sea area! The Black Light Dragon slowly lowered its head, lifting massive waves, its enormous skull kept approaching Chen Qi. ¡°We, we must not let it get close to our ships!¡± Fenrir, the Mad Wolf, roared: ¡°Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire with all our might!¡± The deck was ablaze with cannon fire, streaks of blinding light slicing through the sky, aimed at the sea dragon¡¯s position. The air was thick with the scent of gunpowder and tension, as if even the sea breeze were trembling. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The cannonballs¡¯ trajectories, though extremely precise, exploded next to the Black Light Dragon¡¯s massive body, lifting a colossal surge of water and billowing smoke. However, these scalding cannonballs were like tiny firecrackers against the Black Light Dragon¡¯s body. ¡°Don¡¯t attack it!!¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi commanded, unable to stop a drop of cold sweat from falling. Though he had Deep Sea Affinity, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that the Black Light Dragon wouldn¡¯t attack after being bombarded so fiercely? Just like humans would attack if hit by others; once the smoke of battle ignited, the Black Light Dragon might unleash a real fierce attack! A brutally fierce attack! However, amidst the roaring cannon fire, his voice failed to make any impact!!! ¡°Ah! Ah! Ah!¡± The Black Light Dragon continued to emit bloody breaths and indescribable growls, withstanding the cannonballs, and kept moving slowly toward Chen Qi¡¯s direction. The Flower Witch suddenly plucked a blood flower from her face, holding a bloodstained bloom gently in her hands: ¡°Chen Qi¡­ sorry, Mad Wolf Fenrir, do our lifeboats have a chance to escape?¡± Mad Wolf Fenrir drew his great sword, accumulating Spiritual Power: ¡°Miss Witch, I don¡¯t think lifeboats can make it out alive in this sea area, and besides, I don¡¯t want to run, I won¡¯t abandon our brothers! However, we will buy time for you and Mr. Hunter to escape!¡± Fen gently plucked a flower, looked up at the moon in the sky, turned her head toward Chen Qi: ¡°Chen Qi, next, only my Flower Release can stop it, if possible, please take my flowers with you¡­¡± Boom! Boom! Boom! The cannon fire continued to hit the Black Light Dragon¡¯s body. Didn¡¯t they hear me speak¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s voice was loud, nearly a roar: ¡°You two, I¡¯ll say it again, stop the attack! I¡¯ll handle this!¡± In the midst of the cannon fire, Fen smiled faintly at Chen Qi, then placed her hand on her chest, trying to pluck a flower from it: ¡°Chen Qi, you¡¯re also having illusions, unfortunately, I still have many questions for you¡­¡± Boom! Boom! The Black Light Dragon, finally impatient with the bombardment, showed sharp fangs gleaming coldly, its eyes flashing with desire and anger for prey, pouncing onto the ship¡¯s body with lightning speed. With a deafening crash, the Black Light Dragon¡¯s indestructible head slammed violently against the protective shield of the Cutter¡¯s side. The tremendous impact made the whole ship tremble violently, as if it were about to disintegrate at any moment. Items on the deck were shaken and scattered everywhere, crew members thrown around by the sudden force, with cries of terror and chaotic shouts intermingling, creating a heart-stopping scene! Mad Wolf Fenrir struggled to stand firm, bellowing: ¡°Damn it! Damn it! Why doesn¡¯t this guy retreat from our attacks at all! Does he want to eat our flesh that badly? Is this damn thing the Dragon King or what!¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but frown, his fists clenched tightly. These two, completely, completely ignored his words! Completely, they didn¡¯t! ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi let out a breath tinged with blood, quietly stepped forward, and then slowly spread his arms. Bang! ¡°You two, can¡¯t you just listen to me!¡± Chen Qi grabbed Fen by the neck with his right hand, the Mad Wolf by the neck with his left hand, and then with great force, he smashed their heads hard against the side of the ship. Smash again! And smash hard once more! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flashed a hint of scarlet, and finally he said: ¡°I told you to stop the attack!!!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± A terrified-looking Fen slowly lifted her head from beneath Chen Qi¡¯s palm, pouting her lips, looking incredulously at Chen Qi. This was the first time she had seen Chen Qi show such a ferocious side in all the time she¡¯d known him! Though the Flower Witch Fen wasn¡¯t averse to it, the timing made her question whether Chen Qi had been driven mad. ¡°Chen Qi, you¡­¡± However, before she could recover, Chen Qi had already grasped her cheek: ¡°Fen, calm down; I¡¯m not crazy, and there¡¯s no need for you to release your power! Just stop the attack, and I have a way to solve the crisis at hand.¡± The Mad Wolf Fenrir looked incredulous, unable to stop thinking of the terrifying legends in the newspaper. What¡¯s going on! Could it be that the Black Hunter actually wanted to stop the attack? Was it really like in the Dove Times, part of the natural disaster of the sea, in cahoots with the Black Light Dragon, aiming to doom them all? Chen Qi turned his head, speaking fiercely: ¡°Fenrir, have your men cease firing for half a minute; these cannonballs are obstructing my view.¡± Mad Wolf Fenrir raised his head, his eyes like those of a starving wolf: ¡°Mr. Hunter, remember! Although you are our benefactor, if you go mad, I will take action!¡± Facing such a behemoth, even a second¡¯s delay could lead to the destruction of the entire ship! Chen Qi lowered his head, his gaze like that of a giant serpent: ¡°I¡¯m not crazy! I¡¯ll say it for the last time, order your men to stop attacking! Give me half a minute, and I¡¯ll deal with the Black Light Dragon at hand!¡± Chapter 268 - 268 - 217 BOSS Battle! The Final Battle with the Black Light Dragon!_3 Chapter 268 ¨C 217 BOSS Battle! The Final Battle with the Black Light Dragon!_3 ¡°You can¡¯t suppress this Black Light Dragon¡­¡± Bang! S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi forcefully pressed down Fenrir¡¯s head, looking down from above and said, ¡°Is it only your dagger that can withstand two hits? I can survive in the ocean, but you can¡¯t.¡± ¡°I¡¯m telling you one last time, stop!¡± Chen Qi said expressionlessly. Fenrir gritted his teeth and glanced at the Flower Witch, recalling the scene where Chen Qi defeated the Black Pig Shark. Now, maybe we should listen to the Black Hunter! He struggled to raise his head, emitting a howl like that of a wolf: ¡°Everyone! Stop for me! Stop attacking!¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð As the captain of the ship, Fenrir¡¯s roar finally brought the continuous barrage of cannon fire to a halt. Under absolute authority, all the crew members turned their eyes to Chen Qi on the deck. Like Fenrir, they didn¡¯t understand why they would stop attacking in such a dangerous situation. At this moment, Chen Qi finally had a chance to gaze into the crimson eyes of the Black Light Dragon once again. Roar¡ª The Black Light Dragon moved slowly forward, its enormous head approaching Chen Qi again. Leave¡­ Chen Qi glanced at the Black Light Dragon. However, the giant Black Light Dragon didn¡¯t retreat at all, but instead, panting heavily, swung its massive tail and stirred up a towering wave, rushing towards Chen Qi. ¡°Can¡¯t we really shoot?¡± ¡°No, Mom! God of the Day! I want to jump into the sea!¡± ¡°No, we shouldn¡¯t trust that hunter! He¡¯s a captive of the dragon! He¡¯s been fooled by the lanterns in the sky!¡± On the ship, under the bloody scent, panicked and complaining voices emerged again from the Dagger. Why doesn¡¯t the Black Light Dragon leave? Chen Qi wondered. Like the near-sea overlord, it belongs to the extremely difficult-to-communicate type. Is there any way to make it leave? Since it¡¯s of the same species as the near-sea overlord¡­ Chen Qi pondered and took out his seldom-used fishing rod to create an exquisite Extraordinary Fish Bait using a copious amount of fish bait. Chen Qi looked at the fish bait in his hand. This amount, probably not enough even to get stuck in the Black Light Dragon¡¯s teeth, right? Would the Black Light Dragon really eat this? Never mind, let¡¯s just give it a try. Chen Qi exerted his muscles violently and threw the Extraordinary Fish Bait far into the ocean. Go! Extraordinary Fish Bait! What¡¯s going on? Everyone¡¯s gaze followed the parabolic trajectory of the bait towards the distance. What is Black Hunter doing? Can this really work? This action, why does it feel a bit like playing fetch with a large dog? Everyone was perplexed for a moment. Bang! A very light splash. Under Chen Qi¡¯s enormous strength, the Extraordinary Fish Bait landed on the ocean¡¯s surface two kilometers away. Only to see, the huge Black Light Dragon opened its mouth full of giants and exhaled bloody breath. Will this work¡­ Chen Qi harbored a hint of doubt and glared at the Black Light Dragon. ¡°¡­¡± And Fenrir, like a starving dog, inadvertently showed a terrified expression. This bloody breath! Could it be! Dragon Cannon! A dragon king-level Dragon Cannon, a world-shattering Dragon Cannon! However, the next second, something that no one expected happened. Only to see, the Black Light Dragon suddenly turned sideways and then, shaking its tail, dashed towards the bait. Huge waves crashed against the protective shield. ¡°!?¡± Everyone was shocked, the Black Light Dragon actually ignored them, delicious as they were, for a bait! Could it be¡­ Fenrir¡¯s lips moved slightly, the scene before him reminding him of a long-lost skill. The Flower Witch Fen, with her cheeks flushed, slowly raised her head, even more bewildered. What¡¯s going on! Why do I feel like the Black Light Dragon is like a Husky looking for a bone¡­ I must be hallucinating, no wonder Chen Qi just grabbed me, it was to snap me out of it¡­ Fen said to Chen Qi: ¡°Chen, can you pinch my cheeks again?¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi looked puzzled. Chapter 269 - 269 - 218 Can We Win? Chapter 269 ¨C 218 Can We Win? ¡°Pinch me!¡± The Flower Witch Fen¡¯s expression was serious. Pain is the natural antidote to illusions. The Flower Witch likes to be pinched? You said it¡­ Chen Qi, without any hesitation, took his thumb and forefinger and pinched the cheek of the Flower Witch Fen. Soft¡ª Oddly comfortable. The kind that makes one can¡¯t help but pinch a little longer. Chen Qi¡¯s fingers gently turned, tightening the grip. Ruthless. ¡°Ouch, ouch, ouch, enough, it¡¯s real¡ª¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Flower Witch Fen lifted her head, blinked hard, and once again looked with everyone else towards the distant, rolling waves. The huge head of the Black Light Dragon, like a small hill, plunged into the sea in search of the bait just dropped. Giant waves rose up! It¡¯s no use, no matter how you look at it, that shaking tail looks a little bit like a big dog¡­ The Flower Witch Fen pinched her own red cheek again, disbelieving the scene in the distance. The Black Light Dragon was actually attracted by the small piece of Extraordinary Fish Bait! Is this even possible? This is a dragon king-level creature! Phew, should be no problem now¡­ Chen Qi reluctantly let go, looked towards the distant Black Light Dragon, and heaved a sigh of relief. As long as the Black Light Dragon was attracted by the Extraordinary Fish Bait, they could declare the crisis temporarily averted. If the Black Light Dragon moved just a little more, their entire Dagger would fall into the Mutated Sea, drinking a pot full of nutritious seawater! The brief departure of the Black Light Dragon allowed everyone on the Dagger to gradually emerge from the sense of crisis of death. The Dagger immediately accelerated! Be aware that most of the Sea Beasts in the Mutated Sea have a very strong aggressiveness. And they had actually succeeded in witnessing a dragon king and survived. ¡°Thank the gods!¡± ¡°Who just told me they entrusted their wife and children to me?¡± ¡°Who just confessed to me?¡± ¡°Who just said that if the Black Light Dragon died, they¡¯d stand on their head and down this mug of Mutated water?¡± ¡°Haha! Brother Fenrir, I want to have a drink!¡± ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, what exactly was the move you just used? It actually drove away a calamity-level fierce beast.¡± ¡°Yeah, what move was that? Could it be Black Hunter¡¯s domineering presence?¡± Everyone was both shocked and delighted, full of questions, all turning to look at Chen Qi. This feeling of being stared at by everyone¡­ Chen Qi looked down and noticed Fen was also staring at him. Underneath Fen¡¯s flower, her colorful eyes were wide open, with a face full of curiosity. ¡°Cough cough.¡± This is bad, I need to explain¡­ Chen Qi thought about how to bluff his way through. While Chen Qi was pondering, the Wild Wolf Fenrir lifted his head and came over: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, was your move just now the legendary ¡¯Fishing in the Storm¡¯?¡± You actually know it? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but blink. This was indeed the name of the Extraordinary Fish Bait technique he had just used! ¡°Exactly!¡± Chen Qi confidently nodded his head. You¡¯re very knowledgeable, Fenrir! So it¡¯s true! The Wild Wolf Fenrir struggled to control his expression as if everything was within his expectations: ¡°So it¡¯s really the technique of the legendary Deep Sea Hunter, it is said that this bait could attract Sea Beasts. The Deep Sea Hunter, in order to battle the Sea Beasts, often used this technique to attract other Sea Beasts, creating a perfect hunting ground. Now, to see this technique reemerge, Mr. Black Hunter, you even got your hands on the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure! Legend has it, he defeated the calamity beast Sea Lantern Fox, precisely by using Extraordinary Fish Bait¡­¡± Fenrir recounted a legend of the Deep Sea Hunter. ¡°Sss¡­¡± The Extraordinary Fish Bait also has such a history¡­ Chen Qi carefully pondered. Extraordinary Fish Bait, apparently, probably does have such an effect, but because of his own reasons, he had never paid special attention to it. So it¡¯s not because of my charm? Chen Qi felt slightly disappointed. ¡°The Deep Sea Hunter, I see¡­¡± Fen fell into thought, it was the first time she heard that Chen Qi mastered a technique of the Deep Sea Hunter. Chen Qi is really a man full of mysteries! Given Chen Qi¡¯s current strength, to obtain a treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter was not a rare thing. And at that moment, a sailor on the Dagger shouted loudly: ¡°Boss, it looks like scales have fallen off the Black Light Dragon! Do we want to salvage them?¡± Scales? Chen Qi looked down and saw that on the surface of the sea, indeed, some scalding scales had fallen. This should not be the power of the cannonballs. Right now, the Black Light Dragon was in some special period of shedding its skin. Fenrir shouted loudly: ¡°Salvage!¡± The professional sailors of the Dagger were fast, immediately operating the salvage machinery, hauling the heavy scales aboard. Boom! Three thick, pitch-black scales fell onto the deck. Chen Qi went over and touched them gently. Rough, hard, scalding¡­ [Black Light Dragon¡¯s Scale: Description: Agile yet extremely hard black dragon scales, with strong spiritual power conductivity on the inside, can be used to make very rare armor. Moreover, the surface of the scale also has a strong spiritual power absorption, most spiritual power attacks when striking the scale, will see their power diluted by 80%!] Strong spiritual power conductivity, plus spiritual power dilution¡­ Chen Qi was slightly surprised. This material from the Black Light Dragon was very strong! Spiritual power dilution means these scales could be made into powerful magic-resistant armor, or even the hull of a ship! ¡°What a good item!¡± The people on the Dagger sighed with emotion, this was not a small gain. Although there were only three pieces, no matter what, these were dragon king scales. ¡°Alright, stop looking, these aren¡¯t our spoils of war!¡± Fenrir said cheerfully: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, these scales from the Black Light Dragon are good stuff. I see your ship is fast, but it lacks defensive power. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 270 - 270 - 218 Can We Win? _2 Chapter 270 ¨C 218 Can We Win? _2 After returning, I¡¯ll have Amy, help install the newest defense system to your ship. By using this scale, we could also strengthen the windows and doors. What do you think?¡± Defense systems! This was no small value; if it were the latest model, its worth could even surpass the ship itself¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. This was also the greatest flaw of his Ghost Ship. Fenrir was indeed generous with his offers! Chen Qi nodded: ¡°Thank you very much.¡± Fenrir laughed: S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Hahaha! No need for thanks. Mr. Black Hunter, if it weren¡¯t for you, we would all be dead. I would even consider giving you the Dagger if that were no issue!¡± No, if it weren¡¯t for me, the Black Light Dragon probably wouldn¡¯t have arrived so quickly¡­ Chen Qi sweated coldly as he looked again at the distant Black Light Dragon. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Furious Wolf Fenrir followed Chen Qi¡¯s gaze, looking into the distance: ¡°These dragon kings are all treasures. Legend has it that inside the lantern of the Black Light Dragon, there lies an extremely rare Light Orb, a perfect material for Lamp Phase. Unfortunately, these items are but playthings of legend, and they have nothing to do with people like us! But, if this mission is completed perfectly, perhaps the Lady Blood will give me a fine Blade Phase artifact.¡± Scales, Lamp Phase, Light Orb¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. As the ruler of the nearby seas, this Black Light Dragon¡¯s body is filled with treasures! This Black Light Dragon was much wealthier than the nearby rulers! Chen Qi swallowed. If he could remove all the scales from the Black Light Dragon, he could forge an extremely tough ship. If he could obtain the Light Orb, he would have powerful Lamp Phase material. And the next second, something unexpected happened. ¡°Roar!¡± After eating the fish bait, the Black Light Dragon, instead of leaving, roared at Chen Qi and then swiftly moved to the front of the Dagger. The pursuit was relentless! Roar! What? You want to eat more? Chen Qi broke out in a cold sweat. To satisfy the Black Light Dragon, that seemingly ordinary Extraordinary Fish Bait had actually consumed a significant amount of his Spiritual Power. He now didn¡¯t have enough Spiritual Power to create another deluxe version of the Extraordinary Fish Bait for the Black Light Dragon! The helmsman was startled: ¡°Brother Fenrir, Lord Black Hunter! It¡¯s the Black Light Dragon, the Black Light Dragon! It¡¯s right on our course! Should we change our course?¡± Fenrir was completely shocked, as this was the first time he had encountered such a situation. The Black Light Dragon had actually gotten in front of them! Chen Qi looked towards the Black Light Dragon. He vaguely understood what the Black Light Dragon meant. It had two meanings. The first meaning was, ¡°Feels great, I want more!¡± Is the fish bait I made that delicious¡­Chen Qi himself felt tempted to try it. The second meaning was probably¡ª¡±There¡¯s something good for you!¡± Fenrir looked into the distance, hesitating. If they changed the course, it would mean they would spend more time and also have a higher chance of encountering other Sea Beasts. Fenrir couldn¡¯t help but ask Chen Qi: ¡°Hunter sir, what do you think? Shall we change course?¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin and said: ¡°I don¡¯t think it is necessary. It hasn¡¯t attacked us directly, which means it¡¯s in a good mood. We might as well follow it. Maybe it is leading us.¡± Leading us! Fenrir was stunned, questioning whether he had heard correctly. The roar just now was guiding us? That was the calamity of the seas in this region! This Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s fish bait is that potent? Could it be that Black Hunter¡¯s fish bait contains an aphrodisiac made by the Flower Witch? Flowers of surprise bloomed over Fen¡¯s head. As a young lady from the Beast Taming Kingdom, she could also clearly feel that the Black Light Dragon didn¡¯t show enough aggression. Following the Black Light Dragon to an Navy Research Base was something she wouldn¡¯t even dare to dream about. The crowd looked at each other, but after everything that had just occurred, they were willing to trust their lifesaver. As long as they had Black Hunter¡¯s Extraordinary Fish Bait, they wouldn¡¯t fear the Black Light Dragon! If worse came to worst, they would give their all to cover Chen Qi, replenish his magic, and let him make more Extraordinary Fish Bait. Fenrir stepped forward and shouted: ¡°Then let¡¯s follow Black Hunter! Forward, follow the Black Light Dragon, full speed ahead!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The crowd roared mightily. The Dagger surged through the Mutated Sea with unstoppable momentum! ¡­ ¡­ Late at night, at the abandoned Lost Island, Navy Research Base, dock. Under the illumination of the lighthouse, this long-abandoned Navy Research Base was brightly lit. Exactly fifteen of the Black Whale Group¡¯s warships were moored at the harbor. And accompanied by the sound of a horn, a large warship flying a red skull flag gradually approached the dock from afar. ¡°Finally arrived, unexpectedly smoothly, that Black Light Dragon was indeed frightened away by the blood poison gas I released, worthy of me¡­¡± The Flesh Mage waved, signaling the ship to approach and moor. Once they were securely docked, the Flesh Mage couldn¡¯t help but reveal a happy smile: ¡°Granny truly is Granny, everything is within her control. If it weren¡¯t for the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ships, we wouldn¡¯t dare speed up in that sea region.¡± Immediately afterward, the Flesh Mage turned and asked the investigator behind him: ¡°How is it going? What¡¯s the current situation with the Blood Blade Pirate Group?¡± The investigator replied: ¡°Reporting, sir, according to the radar, the presence of the Black Light Dragon has appeared again in the nearby seas, and a ship¡¯s signal has also been detected. The Black Light Dragon and that ship have already intersected, and it appears that one of the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ships has been destroyed.¡± Chapter 271 - 271 - 218 Can We Win? _3 Chapter 271 ¨C 218 Can We Win? _3 ¡°A ship was destroyed¡­¡± The Flesh Mage frowned, gazing deep into the Navy Research Base. In order to safely enter the Blade Witch¡¯s ruins and obtain her treasures, they needed the help of the Flower Witch, the key named ¡¯Witch¡¯! The Flower Witch was an essential key, and Black Hunter was the person Aunt Carol specifically asked for! S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Both Black Hunter and the Flower Witch could be incapacitated, but neither could die! The Flesh Mage inquired: ¡°Who was on that ship? Were there a Witch and a Hunter?¡± ¡°Sorry, my lord, our radar signals and intelligence have not yet been able to determine that.¡± The Flesh Mage muttered: ¡°Never mind, their luck shouldn¡¯t be so bad as to encounter that dragon¡­¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð As the Commander of this operation, the Flesh Mage started pacing back and forth on deck. Then, he spoke slowly, issuing commands: ¡°If one exploration ship was devoured, then it means the Black Light Dragon has consumed at least fifty second-order Transcendents, along with a bunch of Transcendent Spiritual Power items! Even if it¡¯s a natural disaster, it should be full by now, and quite content!¡± A perfect opportunity! The Flesh Mage stroked his chin. According to the information he had so far, the reason Black Whale Group¡¯s ships dared not make a move was not only the mysterious Blue Beast at the Navy Research Base, but also that terrifying Black Light Dragon. And now, freshly fed, the dragon¡¯s appetite must have diminished tremendously! It definitely needed to digest! It was the perfect moment to organize the transport ships to return all data, weapons, and captured Sea Beasts obtained from the Navy Research Base. The Flesh Mage commanded loudly: ¡°Black Lantern seven, Black Lantern eight, and nine, obey my command! In five minutes, immediately sail through the Mutated Sea and return home! At the same time, eleven, the salvage ship, immediately head to the center of the Mutated Sea and retrieve the wreckage of the Blood Blade Pirate Group! Try to recover all equipment completely!¡± ¡°Then, set the Lighthouse to high brightness, Black Shark one and two in charge of combat, one warship was destroyed, other exploration ships receiving the signal will inevitably go to investigate, when they do, we will ambush them, launching a great sea battle!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Accompanied by synchronized footsteps, the roar of engines began to sound. What a huge harvest¡­ The Flesh Mage revealed a delighted smile, mimicking Carol, sat on the couch, rolled up his pants leg, leaned back, enjoyed a glass of red wine, embraced a beauty he had captured, kissed her, savoring the moment. Aunt Carol truly is Aunt Carol! In these seas, the Blood Blade Pirate Group were their toys, their weapons, purely consumables for their Black Whale Group. Everything was going according to plan! Now, it was time to reap! The treasures of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, Black Hunter, and Miss Witch, and the treasures of the Navy Research Base, all belonged to them. The mission was truly simple. Other than that Blue Beast, this sea area posed no threat¡­ The Flesh Mage drank down his red wine, enjoying the wonderful sound of the ship¡¯s engines. ¡°Ah!!!¡± However, the next moment, suddenly from afar, came the agonizing screams of the crew. ¡°Damn it! Who is screaming?¡± The Flesh Mage turned his head, looking towards the Black Whale Group¡¯s naval vessels heading out to battle. But then, a strong gust of blood wind, like a giant titan, heavily pressed down upon him, making it momentarily impossible for him to open his eyes. The sound of the waves grew louder! Why was it so dark ahead? Why was there so much fog? Slowly, the Flesh Mage raised his head, and above their newly erected Lighthouse, there hung a lantern, a lantern constantly suspended in the air. His mind lost all reason in an instant, leaving only one question, a simple question: Now, could the Navy Research Base¡¯s fleet of warships defeat the Black Light Dragon? Chapter 272 - 272 - 219: You Are Undergoing the Trial of the Blade Witch Chapter 272 ¨C 219: You Are Undergoing the Trial of the Blade Witch The moonlight was like blood, barely piercing through the thick clouds, casting a sinister red veil over the ageing and mottled dock soon to be devoured by darkness. The sea breeze carried a trace of saltiness and unease, howling through the complicated network of ropes and abandoned fishing boats, moaning like the whispers of a shipwreck. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Black Light Dragon¡ª The overlord of these waters! The blood mage¡¯s body couldn¡¯t stop trembling as he faced the sea wind, mustering his voice to command: ¡°All fleets! Return to base! Full speed! Fire the cannons!¡± ¡°Activate all defense measures on the dock!¡± The blood mage shouted commands hoarsely, staring into the distance. He had never imagined that the Black Light Dragon, having just feasted, would appear at their base. In his recent imagination, he should have been sipping wine, enjoying the remains of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, then watching the Flower Witch and Black Hunter in their cages, forcing them to perform some magic tricks. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð But now, their Black Whale Group¡¯s base was facing the same fate. The sea dragon plunged, its ever-opening and closing scales like unstoppable waves that engulfed the Black Shark One and Black Shark Two battle ships. Crack! Crack! The sound of steel and scales clashed! The Black Shark, built by several Third Rank Hammer Phase Transcendents out of steel, proved as fragile as paper mache before the sea dragon¡¯s might, collapsing with ear-splitting noise and the screams of the crew as fragments and debris flew in all directions. Even from miles away, the blood mage¡¯s hands trembled. The two warships had been pulverized just for being in the Black Light Dragon¡¯s path. Thump! Thump! Thump! A piece of blood-stained steel debris, under tremendous pressure, flew towards the blood mage from afar. Accompanying the massive chunk was the Black Light Dragon¡¯s mountainous body. ¡°Wait, its target is¡ª¡± The blood mage struggled to remain calm. He had found a blind spot! The Black Light Dragon¡¯s purpose wasn¡¯t to feed but to keep moving forward! The blood mage turned around, and from the current path, the Black Light Dragon¡¯s target was clearly the Blade Witch Trial Land beneath the navy base, that ¡¯artificial crack¡¯ which they had been unable to safely enter due to the lack of a witch. The very Land of Trial he had longed to enter! ¡°Why, why? Why would the Black Light Dragon target the crack? Does the Black Light Dragon also want to train?¡± The blood mage¡¯s brain momentarily crashed. ¡°Stay calm, stay calm, this is good news, at least our Black Whale Group won¡¯t suffer great losses¡­¡± The blood mage exhaled deeply. However, the next instant, hundreds of bullets rushed towards his temples! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The bullets deformed upon impact as if they had struck an extremely hard clot of blood. ¡°Not bad for a bullet, it even made my neck twist¡­¡± The blood mage¡¯s temples twisted in a spiral of flesh, and then he looked towards the direction of the bullets. Then, he was dumbfounded! There, amidst the giant waves stirred up by the Black Light Dragon, a bright red battle ship charged against the waves, speeding on. And the flag fluttering in the sea breeze bore the symbol of a blood blade, a blood blade aimed straight at their hearts! The Dagger of the Blood Blade Pirate Group! Aboard the ship, Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, smiled revealingly across the huge waves, baring his white teeth at him. ¡°Fire the cannons! Fire the cannons! Kill these Black Whale Group cowards!¡± ¡°Fire the cannons! Fire the cannons!¡± The blood mage looked up at the sky filled with cannonballs, his face blank. A small battle ship, riding the waves of the Black Light Dragon, had penetrated deep into their Black Whale Group¡¯s base, into the heart of their heavily defended base. The previously set defenses were completely useless, torn apart mercilessly, crushed like brittle paper! Under the barrage of cannonballs, the blood mage crouched down, took out a radio, and dialed the last distress call. All plans were destroyed in that moment¡­ With his power, he couldn¡¯t stop the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ship; the only thing left to do was to capture the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch. Soon, a flaming cannonball struck his ship, which rapidly caught fire. ¡°Emergency, Witch and Hunter have reached the base, requesting support¡­¡± The blood mage sent the last message through the machine, then slowly raised his head. He slowly lifted his finger, gathering blood. The crew members preparing to fire the cannons panicked: ¡°Sir, sir, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Sir, what was in the wine you gave us before?¡± As the blood mage gestured with his fingers, blood slowly drained from their bodies. The crew members clutched their necks in terror, looking at their captain, wanting to curse the blood mage¡¯s entire family. But as their blood drained away rapidly, combined with the roar of gunfire, they couldn¡¯t utter a word. Pop! Pop! Pop! The blood mage continued to snap his fingers. Soon, the crew member¡¯s blood formed countless blood serpents that converged on him, forming a garment dyed in fresh blood. ¡°It seems I¡¯ve been underestimated.¡± The blood mage adjusted his round glasses, exhaled a breath of blood energy, and watched Chen Qi on the Dagger with the hunger of a starving wolf. If he wanted to avoid punishment from the matriarch for the mission failure, he would have to show some results. In his eyes, capturing Chen Qi was the easiest gain. As long as he caught him, he could escape all punishments! Chapter 273 - 273 - 219: You Are Undergoing the Trial of the Blade Witch_2 Chapter 273 ¨C 219: You Are Undergoing the Trial of the Blade Witch_2 There was no better harvest to reap than this. ¡°Can¡¯t salvage it, just have to hide in the dark forests and hunt¡­¡± Boom! Accompanied by the cannonball smashing into the ship, a huge explosion ensued, erasing the mage¡¯s figure from the sea, leaving only dozens of bodies drained of blood and a badly damaged vessel. ¡­ ¡­ The Fenrir Wolf stood at the bow, wielding a large sword and commanding the gunners of the Dagger to fire at will. ¡°Fire! Fire! Fire!¡± Streaks of light tore through the sky, followed by deafening explosions as the cannonballs, like angry meteors, tore through the air, striking directly at the enemy ships. The sea surface was instantly enveloped in gunpowder smoke and flames, causing the enemy ships to tremble under the intense bombardment while shrieks and chaos broke out on deck. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Thrilling! Thrilling! Thrilling!¡± Fenrir had not felt this excited in a long time, almost wanting to howl on the spot. The feeling of a small exploration ship hammering away at over a dozen large ships was simply too exhilarating! ¡°Exactly! Sniper! Thrilling!¡± Chen Qi also took out his sniper rifle, the Giant Slayer from Magic Bullet Company, and killed three panicked pirates from the Black Whale Group. [You¡¯ve successfully assassinated a Second-tier warrior and earned 600 Spiritual Points!] Chen Qi exhaled. His profession was a traveling assassin, after all, assassination did indeed add to his experience. However, the assassination judgment for his profession was very strict, requiring him to kill the enemy without being seen, which was an extremely difficult task. Chen Qi slowly raised his sniper scope, looking at the distant mage. But the mage soon disappeared from his scope. ¡°Did he run away? No, that guy¡­¡± As a Third Rank profession, the mage thrived on massive casualties, drawing the power from fresh blood, endowing him with extraordinary abilities within a short time. If I were him, I wouldn¡¯t stray too far from an arena that allows me to create blood giants¡­ Chen Qi thought, then cautioned: ¡°Fen, Fenrir Wolf, be careful, the mage has disappeared! You must both be alert to the scent of blood, as, more than Spiritual Power, the scent of blood makes it easier to spot a mage¡¯s trace.¡± ¡°Acknowledged, cap¡ª¡± Fenrir blurted out subconsciously. Wait a minute! Fenrir suddenly realized that he, as the captain, was actually calling out to the captain of the Black Hunter! Is this appropriate? Does this make sense? As an old pirate who grew up with the Blood Blade Pirate Group, he was unquestionably the rightful captain of the Dagger. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Previously, when following the Black Light Dragon, all sailing commands had always been issued by Chen Qi. That¡¯s why Fenrir had misspoken. Although the Black Hunter truly qualified as a captain, his other brothers wouldn¡¯t agree¡­ Fenrir coughed twice, preparing to explain. Then, he heard the helmsman say in a sycophantic tone: ¡°Captain Black Hunter, Mr. Hunter¡­ What should we do next? Should we continue the pursuit?¡± Let me think¡­ Chen Qi looked around and continued: ¡°Although we¡¯ve severely injured the Black Whale Group now, it was during a surprise attack, and this is the Black Whale Group¡¯s base, after all. We should give them some face. Plus, the Black Whale Group is likely to recover soon. Let¡¯s continue following the Black Light Dragon, as it seems to bear no malice towards humans.¡± Chen Qi grew even more curious about the ¡¯goodies¡¯ mentioned by the Black Light Dragon. Upon hearing the orders, the helmsman immediately responded eagerly: ¡°Acknowledged, Captain!¡± Though I am the captain, the real¡­ Fenrir lamented in his heart. After bombarding the Black Whale Group, the Dagger accelerated, heading deeper into the abandoned naval base. The entire geography of the abandoned naval base resembled two islands split by a river, which just accommodated the body of the Black Light Dragon. Bang! Bang! Bang! Under Chen Qi¡¯s command, the helmsman of the Dagger carefully followed the Black Light Dragon to a peculiar area. Boom! The massive body of the Black Light Dragon slowly halted, entwining around a discarded high tower, then roared towards a giant crack in the ground. ¡°This crack¡­¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but widen his eyes. On both sides of the crack, innumerable intertwined blades formed a complex and twisted pattern. These blades were not motionless but trembled slightly as if alive, emitting a faint yet piercing friction sound, akin to countless tormented souls wailing softly, narrating eternal pain and torment. The entire crack was like a path to the depths of hell, lined with bloody long blades, chilling to the bone. The Black Light Dragon roared at the crack: ¡°Roar!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s ears were momentarily shattered by the tremendous ringing. ¡°Is this what you called ¡¯good stuff¡¯ from the Black Light Dragon?¡± Chen Qi observed closely. This place was evidently an entrance to a crack, and the intense Blade Phase aura emanating from it¡­ was none other than the Blade Witch Trial Land mentioned in the intel by the Blood Mistress! Chen Qi looked at Fenrir. According to the Blood Mistress¡¯s intelligence, Fenrir had indeed entered this crack before. Fenrir Wolf frowned: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, this crack is extremely dangerous, and unlike ordinary cracks, the moment a human steps into this crack, they will be attacked by countless blades, the deeper one goes, the more ferocious the blades become¡ª¡± ¡°Unless your body can withstand the slashes of thousands of blades, it is impossible to enter this crack. Previously, my older brother, the real man¡ªBlood Emperor¡ª¡± Chapter 274 - 274 - 219: You Are Undergoing the Trial of the Blade Witch_3 Chapter 274 ¨C 219: You Are Undergoing the Trial of the Blade Witch_3 Is that so¡­ Chen Qi smiled at the Black Light Dragon. Black Light Dragon, is this the treasure you¡¯re giving me? Roar! The next moment, something beyond Chen Qi¡¯s expectations happened, as if the Black Light Dragon understood him, it suddenly rushed towards the huge crack. Crash! Crash! The instant the Black Light Dragon charged in, numerous blades fiercely shut, shaking the entire island, cruelly clamping down on the Black Light Dragon¡¯s head! Black Light Dragon, it¡¯s trying to force its way through this crack for Chen Qi! ¡°Roar!¡± Black Light Dragon wants to help me forcefully enter? Chen Qi was stunned for a moment. However, this was, after all, an ancient forbidden area. Soon, the Black Light Dragon¡¯s strength waned, and thousands of blades pierced into its flesh and blood. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Roar!¡± In pain, the Black Light Dragon had to withdraw its blood-drenched head, shaking it and letting out a faint roar before angrily smashing a deserted naval base tower. The sound was almost like a child¡¯s apology, roughly meaning: ¡°Whimper, sorry, I can¡¯t let you enter this cave¡ª¡± What is the Black Light Dragon doing? Does it like to burrow for fun? The crew of the Blood Blade Pirate Group couldn¡¯t understand the behavior of the Black Light Dragon, but they roughly knew that it wouldn¡¯t attack them. Meanwhile, after a long silence, Fen approached Chen Qi and took a deep breath: ¡°Qi, rest assured, as long as I¡¯m here, this crack won¡¯t kill us.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Qi smiled, watching Fen¡¯s performance. At that moment, a slight smile was forming on Fen¡¯s lips. The Flower Witch Fen slowly replied: ¡°In fact, every Witch¡¯s Land of Trial is meant for trials, not slaughter. Thus, in the land of witches, there isn¡¯t adventure but a trial.¡± ¡°A trial?¡± Chen Qi cooperatively asked. Fen slightly raised her head: ¡°Yes, a trial. In the Land of Trial, you won¡¯t truly die. Of course, this is all on the premise that you have the right key; otherwise, this land of trial would be a terrifying Grade B or even higher grade crack to outsiders!¡± ¡°And for those who possess the key, this is a treasure, a treasure easily obtained! A vast treasury of riches!¡± ¡°Oh? So where is the key?¡± Chen Qi and Fen went back and forth, asking cooperatively. The Flower Witch Fen confidently patted her chest: ¡°For the Witch¡¯s Land of Trial, the Witch, which is me, I am the key!¡± The Witch is the key¡­ Chen Qi smiled slightly; indeed, following the Flower Witch meant big rewards! ¡°By the way, Flower Witch, can I enter?¡± Chen Qi swallowed, eager to enter the Blade Witch¡¯s crafted crack. Of course! Fen rested her chin on her hands: ¡°Qi, I can definitely take you in, but like the crack, the Land of Trial has a limited capacity. The Blade Witch¡¯s crack, I don¡¯t think it will exceed ten blades. Fenrir, you pick eight more people¡­¡± ¡°Hmm!¡± Fenrir, ecstatic, nodded and looked around: ¡°Folks, if possible, we¡¯d better hurry in; I have a feeling that that guy has his eyes on us¡­¡± ¡°That guy?¡± Chen Qi asked. Fenrir urgently said: ¡°The Blue Beast, but perhaps because of the Black Light Dragon, it has not approached us.¡± The Blue Beast¡­ A chill ran up Chen Qi¡¯s neck. ¡°I see.¡± Fen took out her magic wand, effortlessly hopped off the ship, reached the entrance to the crack, and then gently proceeded down the steep stairs. Under Fen¡¯s lead, their group continued descending the staircase. Everything was indeed as Fen said; the blades did not attack them. Chen Qi cautiously stepped into this land of blades underground, walking step by step. ¡°Are you sure these blades won¡¯t attack me?¡± Chen Qi had an ominous premonition. As they delved deeper, the blades around him grew more numerous and denser, continuously closing in on him. With each echoing step, a blade pierced his face¡¯s skin, drawing bright red blood. Simultaneously, a long-unseen prompt popped up in front of Chen Qi. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Inspiration Identification in Progress¡ª] [You are undergoing the Blade Witch¡¯s trial¡­] Chapter 275 - 275 - 220: Congratulations, You Won the Jackpot! Threw out a Five … Chapter 275 ¨C 220: Congratulations, You Won the Jackpot! Threw out a Five ¡­ Abandoned naval base. With the arrival of the Flower Witch, the countless sharp-edged fissures on the steps gradually calmed down, closing like a slowly shutting mouth, becoming a groove, a tiny fissure, until it turned into a line¡ª Bang! At the last moment, two decayed hands suddenly grabbed the edges of the fissure, forcibly stopping it from closing with brute force. Whoosh¡ª A person draped in tattered hunter¡¯s clothes exposed sharp teeth and uttered in an ancient voice: ¡°The tide has arrived, this abandoned place has certainly seen a lot of visitors recently¡ª¡± As the sea breeze blew, blue flames flickered under his mottled cloak, like the slow movement of ocean waves. Then, he slightly lifted his head, the blue eyes under the cloak gazing at the man in the distance: ¡°Little guy from the Black Whale Group, this is a pretty good fissure, isn¡¯t it? Why not go in and have some fun? This fissure hasn¡¯t reached its capacity limit yet, it¡¯s a really fun place.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Blue Beast¡­ The Flesh Mage touched his forehead. He had just arrived on this island and encountered every monster he was supposed to! ¡°You got it, elder! I indeed want to go down and catch someone!¡± The Flesh Mage smiled slightly and kept descending along the fissure. Meanwhile, the Black Light Dragon slowly opened its massive mouth, its scales emitting creaking sounds. The blue eyes under the cloak slowly lifted, looking at the enormous body of the Black Light Dragon. His hand trembled: ¡°Difficulty of the hand¡­ really, with the passage of time, am I even feeling fear at the difficulty of the hand¡­¡± Boom! Accompanied by a loud thunderclap in the sky, Black Light Dragon¡¯s lantern emitted a dazzling light, beginning to gather scorching spiritual power in its mouth. ¡­ ¡­ [Identifying¡­] [Identification successful] Chen Qi looked at the prompt before him. [Fissure Name: The Last Soldier (Blade Witch¡¯s Land of Trial)] Rank: C Nature: Blade, Dice Fissure Aberration Degree: 10% (This fissure is perfectly controlled by rune power and contains extremely special powers) Fissure Mode: Single Combat Fissure Rank Restriction: None Fissure Participant Limit: Within fifteen people.] Description: The Blade Witch¡¯s Land of Trial offers more detailed inspiration and special powers.] ¡°Inspiration¡­¡± Chen Qi touched his chin and looked at the inspiration before him. It had been a long time since he had entered a fissure. Moreover, this was his first time entering a completely ¡¯controlled contained¡¯ combat fissure. ¡°For someone who hasn¡¯t joined a Transcendent organization, entering a rare ¡¯training ground¡¯ fissure this early¡­¡± Chen Qi touched his neck. Some Transcendent professions possessed the power to transform fissures, such as the renowned Fourth Rank Transcendent Hammer Phase ¡¯Fissure Transformer¡¯ and the Scale Phase ¡¯Purifier.¡¯ Because of these powers, theoretically, many fissures could be controlled by humans and used for their own forces. Many fissures, after transformation, would become resource acquisition points, such as the Flower Witch¡¯s hometown of Black Soil, the mines of Maro Town. Transformed fissures would become safer and could even turn into resource production sites. Of course, resource fissures as absolutely safe as Black Soil are extremely rare. Most controlled ¡¯fissures¡¯ have a certain degree of aberration and threat. The higher the rank, the harder it was to control. These fissures were often contained by specific organizations, which sent people to periodically deal with the fissure. For instance, the navy had the Blade Phase¡¯s ¡¯Great Sea Battle¡¯ fissure specifically used for training navy soldiers, providing resources and a large number of Spiritual Points for the navy. Similarly, the White Dove Newspaper had a specialized Lamp Phase exploration fissure, B-Rank ¡¯Moonstone City in the Mirror,¡¯ where they put newcomers into the monster-filled Moonstone City to test their investigative skills. Therefore, in the absence of crack tides, most people relied on these organization-internal fissures for promotion. At this moment, the Flower Witch Fen reminded gently: ¡°Qi, please be careful. This fissure may not kill your body, but it might torment your spirit¡ª¡± ¡°My spirit?¡± Chen Qi showed a puzzled expression and looked at the Flower Witch ahead. Finally, Fen gently said again: ¡°If you can¡¯t hold on, choose to give up, give up your brain. When the fissure ends, I will be here¡­¡± ¡°Give up my brain? What do you mean?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously. Soon, a thin veil of blood mist appeared on the Flower Witch¡¯s face. Accompanied by the wailing wind, the Flower Witch vanished into the blood mist. No, to be precise, everyone around him vanished into the blood mist. In the next instant, his eyes were also covered by the thick blood mist. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sound of howling wind echoed. The burnt smell of blood¡­ Chen Qi gripped the long knife at his waist, maintaining his vigilance. As the blood mist gradually dissipated, a land of scorched earth appeared before him. The night sky pressed low, but the horizon burned with a sinister red glow, a strange red moon hanging in the sky. The air was thick with the scent of blood and despair, the wind whimpering across his face. On this battlefield shrouded in the aura of death, the ground was littered with scattered blades and broken armor, corpses piled up into mountains. ¡°A battlefield?¡± Chen Qi wondered in his heart. Many Blade Phase fissures were battlefields, but the scene before him was slightly unexpected. The vast emptiness, coupled with an unprecedented sense of tranquility, made his heart race. ¡°What exactly is this trial¡­¡± Chapter 276 - 276 - 220 Congratulations, you’ve hit the jackpot! You’ve thrown a five......_2 Chapter 276 ¨C 220 Congratulations, you¡¯ve hit the jackpot! You¡¯ve thrown a five¡­¡­_2 Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but frown, a puzzled expression on his face. By all logic, with his inspiration¡¯s great success in identification, he should have received enough information. But as it stood, the information he had was pitifully scarce. There was no objective, nor any conditions for clearing the trial¡ª Moreover, the war had already ended, and there was nothing left for him to do. What exactly am I supposed to do? Did I enter an incomplete crack? Chen Qi was momentarily confused. Clang! Suddenly, the sound of a long blade hitting the ground rang out. Chen Qi quietly shifted his feet, looking in the direction of the sound. Over the continuously stacking corpses, a red figure sat proudly on top of the heap. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð It was clad in dark red light armor, like a flame in the night, both beautiful and dangerous. Its hair, black as ink, was carelessly draped over its back, blood beads clinging, fluttering with the wild wind. ¡°Huff¡ª¡± A sigh of relief sounded as it slowly stood up, picked up the long blade from the pile of bodies, and steadily walked towards Chen Qi. Thud! Thud! Thud! The sound of casual footsteps approached. ¡°This person is¡ª¡± The figure must be an important character in this crack. Getting closer and closer to Chen Qi, ever so near¡ª Chen Qi held his breath and asked, ¡°You are¡ª¡± Thwack! However, before he could say anything, it casually twisted the long blade in its hand and gently thrust forward. Chen Qi instinctively drew his blade, but the opponent was simply too fast¡ª Sheer suppression of attributes¡ª The crimson blade pierced through his heart; his body emitted a painful cry until his brain¡ª Chen Qi¡¯s eyes looked down to see his body frozen in place. I got instantly killed¡­ a thought crossed Chen Qi¡¯s mind. The next moment, the dense red fog engulfed him again¡ª The sound of rushing wind rose. Chen Qi opened his blurry eyes once again to look at his heart. His heart was intact; he had returned to this place once more. And at this moment, prompts from the crack appeared before his eyes again. [You died. Evaluation: Like an ant casually crushed to death.] [Reidentifying the crack¡­] [Identification highly successful¡­] [Name of the crack: The Last Soldier. Description: The monster atop the heap of corpses has won the war, and your role is the last insignificant being on its way home, needing only a single slash to kill you. Reminder: The strength of the monster is determined by the tier level you enter the crack with. Condition to clear: Defeat the enemy on the pile of corpses or until time runs out.] Just an insect killed with one slash¡­ Chen Qi twitched the corner of his mouth as the cold feeling in his heart lingered. [You have successfully identified three key traits of this crack.] [Blessing of Immortality: The duration of this crack is three days, and during this time, should you die, you will return to the crack¡¯s starting point.] [Power of the Dice: Within this crack, as death deepens, you can give your enemy corresponding negative attribute reduction buffs. (Up to a hundred times)] [Land of Trial: Within this crack, your Transcendent skill learning ability is greatly enhanced. You can refine your own powers through battle, quickly complete the digestion of skills, and gain exceptional insight, granting you a small chance to break through the limits of your own skills during combat.] Chen Qi swiftly scanned the BUFFs before him. It was like a game instance, one that challenged him endlessly. The first trait was precisely his current situation. As for the second, the more I die, the stronger I become. Chen Qi quickly focused on the third trait. Transcendent learning ability greatly enhanced, along with exceptional insight! Chen Qi gasped in surprise. These two could be considered god-level BUFFs! In simple terms, a skill that normally required a month to master could possibly be grasped within a single day. Even the Book Image Sacred Land of the White Tower Federation would struggle to provide such powerful BUFFs! After all, even with a Skill Card, it would take a considerable amount of time and Spiritual Points to fully master a skill, but this crack accelerated the process. This is the trial ground of the Blade Witch, truly worthy of being a main storyline instance¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but muse. Even without considering the ultimate reward for clearing the trial, the instance itself was an incredibly high reward! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help swallowing. [Trial participant, please select your difficulty level! (The reward for clearing will vary with the difficulty.)] [You will randomly select one trait and choose multiple traits.] Wait a second! This inspiration! A smile crept across Chen Qi¡¯s lips. Soon, a plethora of trait options appeared before him. These special inspirations often appeared in Dice Phase cracks. And those dedicated to the Dice Phase could seize an additional chance to randomize from these options. In the player forums, Dice Phase cracks were always popular among a vast number of players! The randomness of a Dice Phase crack can turn a monotonous instance into one of varying difficulty and change. In the player forums, the Black Blood Empire¡¯s main line could accommodate hundreds of thousands of players in the colossal Blade Dice Phase crack ¡¯Dungeon,¡¯ which was the most popular instance crack! Therefore, Chen Qi was also quite fond of Dice Phase cracks, and he even had a lucky dice given to him by the variable creature Palu. Selecting traits¡­ Chen Qi excitedly looked at the options. [Agility Increase: Enemy¡¯s agility +20%, rating +50] [Physical Enhancement: ¡¯Enemy¡¯s¡¯ health increased by 20%, rating +50.] [Physical Enhancement II: ¡¯Enemy¡¯s¡¯ health increased by 50%, rating +100] S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 277 - 277 - 220 Congratulations, you’ve hit the jackpot! You’ve thrown a five......_3 Chapter 277 ¨C 220 Congratulations, you¡¯ve hit the jackpot! You¡¯ve thrown a five¡­¡­_3 [Blade Enhancement: ¡°The enemy¡¯s¡± blade is strengthened, rating +50.] [Burning Power: All attacks from this ¡°enemy¡± will carry a permanent burning effect, rating +50.] [Charm Power: This ¡°enemy¡± becomes more attractive and will cause continuous mental charm to you, rating +50.] [Blood-Scarred Form: When the ¡¯enemy¡¯s¡¯ health falls below 20%, it enters a berserk state, rating +100.] [Ghost Form: The enemy ¡¯acquires¡¯ a special skill ¡°Ghost Form¡±, which allows it to become invincible for three seconds twice, rating +100.] [Remote Bow: The ¡¯enemy¡¯ will unlock an additional special longbow, rating +50] [Dual Blade Form: The ¡¯enemy¡¯ acquires two blades, one a fire blade and the other an ice blade, rating +100!] [Corpse Resurrection: Besides the enemy, the corpses around will continuously resurrect and attack you, rating +100.] ¡­ In front of him, more than fifty entries appeared to increase the enemy¡¯s difficulty. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi silently scanned through these special entries. Depending on the choices made, the difficulty would undergo a qualitative change. Among them, 0 to 150 points was one difficulty level, 150 points to 300 points was another, 300 points to 400 points was yet another, and 400 points to 700 points as well as 700 points to 1000 points each represented their own levels. Among them, just achieving 400 points would earn an A-grade rating! Finally, after much deliberation, Chen Qi excluded some extremely terrifying options and chose [Light Mental Pollution], [Second-tier Physical Strengthening], [Blade Enhancement], [Remote Bow], [Strength Enhancement], [Blood-Scarred Form]. ¡°50+100+50+50+50+100, exactly 400 points, enough to compile an A-grade score.¡± Chen Qi himself possessed a remarkable mental resistance. Among them, Physical Strengthening and Blade Enhancement were more basic choices, while the Remote Bow was, in Chen Qi¡¯s view, an option with less adverse effects. Chen Qi himself was a melee combatant; as long as he could maintain close combat, he would be able to effectively avoid the enemy¡¯s remote capabilities. And Light Mental Pollution, which was practically immune thanks to Chen Qi¡¯s own mental resistance. Blood-Scarred Form was, among the percentage modifiers, the one Chen Qi considered to have more manipulative space. Compared to Corpse Resurrection, which tested area clearing ability, and Dual Blade Form, which simply strengthened combat power, Blood-Scarred Form was already a fairly good choice. This entry tested his own burst capability as well as blood control. As long as he could control the blood level and execute a burst manipulation, he would be able to greatly reduce the power of this entry! There shouldn¡¯t be a problem¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath, confirmed these options, and chose a safe score. In fact, as inspiration revealed, the ¡°enemy¡¯s¡± strength was determined by his own rank. And now, his power far exceeded that of a regular Second-order Transcendent. Which meant, for him, the difficulty of A-grade wasn¡¯t high. ¡°Am I being too cautious¡­¡± Chen Qi fell into thought. Upon reflection, he might have been scared by the Shadow¡¯s earlier show of force. Next, he took out the lucky dice¡­ As expected, following the end of the crack, there would be a random reward option, and this dice would also come into its true role. Hopefully the lucky dice will bless me¡­ Chen Qi silently wished in his heart. At that moment, the last prompt popped up. [You will randomly get one last entry: 5 to 100!] Chen Qi took a deep breath. Random entries, this too was the most thrilling aspect of a Dice Phase crack! A single roll of the dice could determine the difficulty of a crack! [Would you like to roll?] Roll! Lucky dice, aid me! God of the twenty-sided dice, aid me! Celestials, aid me! Goddess of Luck, aid me! As Chen Qi fervently prayed inwardly, five twenty-sided dice began to spin wildly; and finally, the five dice slowly came to a halt. Chen Qi¡¯s pupils involuntarily constricted: ¡°Twenty, twenty, twenty¡ª¡± S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Five results of 20! What kind of luck is this! [Congratulations, you rolled five 20s, with a total of 100 points. You¡¯ve hit the jackpot!] A bright red prompt appeared. [You have obtained a random entry: Blade Witch. Your enemy will become the Blade Witch, rating increases by 500!!!] ¡°???¡± Wait, how much did the score increase? However, before Chen Qi could react, he faintly heard the sound of a long blade falling. Chen Qi turned his head, his mouth slightly agape, as he looked toward the enemy at the top of the pile of corpses. The enemy¡¯s figure rose slowly under the light of the blood moon, like an ancient statue on the verge of collapse; she slowly began to remove her heavy helmet, revealing her crimson hair and a pair of witch¡¯s blood-red eyes. The wind picked up slowly, her crimson hair fluttering in the breeze. She licked her lips, her mouth curving into a slight smile, and took a step, two steps, toward Chen Qi¡­ [The trial begins! May you enjoy your journey, traveler from afar!] Chen Qi glanced at the lucky dice in his hand and then at the crimson eyes before him¡ª Chapter 278 - 278 - 221: Teacher Ren! Teach me Blade Release! Chapter 278 ¨C 221: Teacher Ren! Teach me Blade Release! ¡°` So fast¡ª The blade was reflected in Chen Qi¡¯s pupils, getting larger and closer¡ª A cold sensation and pain once again spread from his neck, then quickly throughout his body, fading bit by bit¡ª Bang! Chen Qi fell to the ground with a thud, his eyes struggling to move as he looked up at the ¡¯enemy¡¯ above. This time, the enemy had a face. Vivid red hair fluttered in the wind as the Blade Witch slowly withdrew the long blade from his neck¡ª Chen Qi looked into her eyes. Contempt, disdain¡ª Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð No, the enemy before him had none of these expressions¡ªChen Qi¡¯s lips moved with difficulty. In this crack, he was but a pawn. Just like a player who had killed all the enemies and, in the excitement that followed, casually finished off a pawn, a frail one. The feeling of being treated like a small fry, like an ant, was really irritating¡ªChen Qi¡¯s vision was once again covered by a thick fog of blood. [You have died, squashed like an ant.] With the whooshing of the wind, he was back to square one. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡ª¡± Chen Qi gasped for air. Although he could resurrect in this crack, the pain of death and the frustration were incredibly intense. This pain instinctively made him want to run away, to give up struggling. If it weren¡¯t for the battle, he would really like to lie in bed now, listen to the sound of the waves, fill himself with the Flower Witch¡¯s Healing Potion, and enjoy a massage from the Water Elf. No wonder Fen reminded me not to break down mentally¡ª The only relief now was that the ¡¯Blade Witch¡¯ apparently had no intentions of torturing him. Chen Qi turned his head and resolutely looked at the pile of corpses and the monster above them. He had just rolled five twenties! A legendary one hundred points! This was a huge event on the gaming forums! But this random modifier clearly meant the higher the points, the greater the difficulty! What kind of luck is this¡­ Am I a lucky god? Or an unlucky one? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help complaining, easing the feeling brought by pain, before immediately looking at The last rolled modifier, with a full 500 rating points, even higher than all the modifiers he chose combined! With the whooshing of the wind, the sound of the blade falling, footfalls came again. I wasn¡¯t prepared the last few times¡ª This time I won¡¯t let you succeed! Residual Fire Touch! Plus bursting with Yu Huo! His clothes began to flutter in the wind as Chen Qi immediately adjusted the Qi Power throughout his body, filling himself with it. When he rolled one hundred points, he had to face the Blade Witch. Tap! Tap! Tap! The Blade Witch carried her sword casually at her waist, taking steps towards Chen Qi. Seeing Chen Qi assuming a defensive posture, the Blade Witch¡¯s face showed no change in expression, only softly singing: ¡°Hum hum hum~¡± Bang! Then the very next instant, the Blade Witch casually stepped forward, holding the sword one-handed, and swung! Yu Huo burst! Followed by the explosion! Bang! The clash of the blades emitted a crisp sound. Chen Qi¡¯s hands couldn¡¯t stop trembling. The gap in strength was too big! Pure overpowering! Is this thing really created based on his Second-tier? Is this monster for a Second-order Transcendent? But in his full force, he was not killed in one strike¡­ Each death lessened the Blade Witch¡¯s combat power, hitting its limit after the hundredth time. Spiritual Power, muscles, Spiritual Power, muscles¡ªChen Qi strained all over, mobilizing his complete strength. Shadow Blade Slash! Chen Qi roared, his blade entwining with copious black Qi! An even more terrifying bright red blade qi coiled around the Blade Witch¡¯s blade! Bang! The blade pierced into his body once again! ¡°The third time, fifteen seconds¡ª¡± Chen Qi coughed out blood and estimated the time. From his resurrection to his death, it was only fifteen seconds. Without any halftime break! [You¡¯ve been squashed like a small fry by the Blade Witch.] As the prompt appeared, the whooshing wind Descended once again. Chen Qi looked back at the Blade Witch atop the pile of corpses and instinctively reached for his neck. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So strong¡ª But¡ª [Your Skill ¡¯Bonfire Heart¡¯ has become more proficient¡ª] Chen Qi looked at the prompt in front of him and once again felt his own body. Although the pain hadn¡¯t subsided, there was no doubt, his physical state was fully replenished. A surge of enormous power filled his body again, rejuvenating him with vitality. The Blade Witch¡¯s trial crack¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. Three consecutive heavy defeats, beaten mercilessly three times, crushed like an ant¡ª This feeling¡ª Is actually quite exhilarating! Unlike normal deaths, with each death in the trial, he gained abundant combat experience. This experience made Chen Qi¡¯s body uncontrollably excited, the feeling of sweat permeating his entire body, the blade cutting through flesh without consequence, was quite rare. Moreover, although Chen Qi practiced daily, many of his recent skills had been stagnant. Especially the Spiritual Power Origin Skill ¡¯Bonfire Heart¡¯, although he had almost mastered it, a tiny gap from perfection always remained unsurmountable! And just now, in an instant, the feeling of mobilizing the Spiritual Power throughout his body gave Chen Qi an unprecedented impulse of Spiritual Power, an immensely thrilling surge, a sense of transcendence. ¡°` Chapter 279 - 279 - 221: Teacher Ren! Teach me Blade Release!_2 Chapter 279 ¨C 221: Teacher Ren! Teach me Blade Release!_2 This feeling of one day being akin to ten days! ¡°Come on! Useless witch!¡± Chen Qi taunted casually. Faced with Chen Qi¡¯s taunt, the Blade Witch closed her eyes. She didn¡¯t say a word, silently descending along the pile of corpses. ¡°Come on! Kill me! Cut me down!¡± Chen Qi said excitedly. Boring lunatic¡­ The Blade Witch moved forward silently. Bam! With the sound of the wind, the Blade Witch suddenly stepped forward, like a bolt of lightning rushing towards Chen Qi. Her agility was also very quick, but compared to her other attributes, the Blade Witch¡¯s agility was already her weakness¡ª Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi activated the Hound Step skill, sidestepped the strike, and simultaneously adjusted his position, bursting forth with spiritual power. Shadow Blade Slash! Followed by Fury Blade! Chen Qi poured all his spiritual power into the strike. Slash! The blade, imbued with black energy, slashed towards the undefended shoulder of the Blade Witch¡ª Blood splattered as it cut through the skin! Crimson blood gushed out! It could break through the defense¡ªChen Qi¡¯s lips curled into a smile. Meanwhile, the Blade Witch¡¯s expression changed slightly. Her red eyes blinked, and she immediately spun her body, slashing out a red upward swirl¡ª Crimson mist once again covered her entire body¡ª Chen Qi returned to his original position, gripping the handle of his blade tightly once again. [You were trampled to death by the Blade Witch like a trash fish¡­] [You were trampled to death by the Blade Witch like a trash fish¡­] S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You were kicked to death by the Blade Witch like a stray dog on the roadside¡­] [You were kicked to death by the Blade Witch like a stray dog on the roadside¡­] [You were slashed to death by the Blade Witch like a weak tiger¡­] ¡­ ¡­ The blade kept stabbing into his body! The blood mist kept descending! The occurrences accumulated over and over again! Ten times! Fifty times! A hundred times! Two hundred times! ¡°The three hundred and sixth time, thirty-seven seconds¡­¡± Chen Qi grabbed his neck, gasping for breath. During the prolonged deaths, his spirit had begun to show obvious signs of fatigue. He had been in this crack of the Blade Phase for over three hours. And his death count had long since exceeded a hundred times. Every time he died, the Blade Witch grew weaker, up to the limit of a hundred times. In other words, the Blade Witch¡¯s power had reached its lowest point. Yet, despite this, in terms of strength and agility, she was still much stronger than him. Chen Qi had never even seen the Blade Witch¡¯s health drop below halfway. Is this the trial crack of the Blade Phase, is this the top-level difficulty of 900 points¡­ Chen Qi grasped his long blade once more. At that moment, two obvious notifications flashed like dew in the rain. [You have perfectly mastered the skill ¡¯Heart of the Bonfire¡¯, greatly increasing your spiritual power origin. All Qi skills¡¯ basic damage increased. You¡¯ve gained a passive skill, greatly increasing perception at low health.] [You have perfectly mastered the skill ¡¯Hound Step¡¯ along with its subsidiary skill ¡¯Instant Step¡¯, permanently increasing agility by +5 points.] [You have comprehended a derivative move of Shadow Blade Slash, Shadow Blade Swirl¡­] ¡°Finally¡­¡± Chen Qi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, revealing a slight smile. Unbelievable! One had to know, Hound Step was a high-order skill he had just traded with Hui Shu yesterday. Normally, even for a third-tier Transcendent with high comprehension, it would take over ten days of practice and combat to master Hound Step perfectly. Yet now, he had only taken a bit more than three hours to master Hound Step and apply it in combat! With each death, the level of my skills is increasing at a rapid pace. Chen Qi looked at the Blade Witch and couldn¡¯t help but smile. This isn¡¯t the Blade Witch, this isn¡¯t the BOSS, this is clearly Teacher Blade! The only price is getting beaten up! If getting beaten up increases experience, Chen Qi was willing to endure it for a whole month. Of course, if the Blade Witch could give me some time to rest¡ª ¡°Hey, Teacher Blade, can you give me a chance to rest?¡± Chen Qi jokingly said to the ever-approaching Blade Witch. And after three hundred times, the Blade Witch¡¯s expression finally showed a hint of disdain, contempt, and a clear intent to kill. Splush! With the sound of wind, a crimson lightning bolt struck once more. Really relentless¡­ Chen Qi smiled wryly, gripping his long blade. Hound Step! Bam! In an instant, Chen Qi¡¯s spiritual power swirled like the wind, blocking the strike with his long blade. Then, his left foot gently shifted. Instant Step! In a flash, Chen Qi¡¯s body flowed like water, dodging the Blade Witch¡¯s slash! This was Hound Step, greatly increasing agility, while its skill allowed for a short, rapid displacement! If he could utilize this skill well in combat, he could defeat this bloodthirsty brute in front of him! Shadow Blade Slash! The dark blade energy swept past the Blade Witch¡¯s left side! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! In the battlefield, only the clashing sounds of blades and swords could be heard! Each collision of the blades sent the massive force straight to Chen Qi¡¯s internal organs! However, the opponent¡¯s body would also suffer damage! The Blade Witch was indeed very strong! But in the continuous battle, I have seen through you completely! Your habits! Your movements! Everything about you, I have seen clearly! I have remembered it all! One slash, two slashes, three slashes¡ª Ten slashes! Blood splattered! Accompanied by the crimson clanging sound, Chen Qi slashed down fiercely, tearing through the Blade Witch¡¯s neck at the cost of his bleeding arms. There¡¯s hope! Chen Qi adjusted his breath once again, preparing for the next attack. Chapter 280 - 280 - 221: Teacher Ren! Teach me Blade Release!_3 Chapter 280 ¨C 221: Teacher Ren! Teach me Blade Release!_3 At this moment, a special prompt appeared before his eyes again. [Blade Witch¡¯s special stance, Frenzied Demon triggered!] [Frenzied Demon: In this state, the attack frequency of the Blade Witch increases by 100%, and she is immune to all negative effects! Moreover, in this mode, the Blade Witch will remember your attacks! Remember your face!] [Blade Witch¡¯s Blood-Scarred Form triggers early due to Frenzied Demon!] ¡°???¡± Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted. Second stage!? The Blade Witch¡¯s body suddenly erupted in a massive red Spiritual Power field, setting off a huge gust of wind. The colossal Spiritual Power field forcefully shocked Chen Qi! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Blade Witch changed her stance, holding her swords with both hands. The killing-intent mixed Spiritual Power fiercely converged! The crimson Blade Spiritual Power twisted like a blade spiral, transforming into a forty-meter blade energy, then engulfed with a large amount of Spiritual Power, it came crashing down like a tidal wave! Absolute Spiritual Power crushing! The terrifying blade energy tore through the land, kicking up a massive amount of dust and stones! It struck Chen Qi violently! ¡°Goodbye¡­¡± In the end, the Blade Witch lifted her crimson eyes for the first time and spoke. The crimson Spiritual Power, like blazing flames, utterly ripped apart Chen Qi! [You have died, like a frail soldier on the battlefield, ended by the Blade Witch¡­] The sound of the wind started to rise slowly again. ¡°Three hundred and seventh time, one minute and thirty-five seconds¡­¡± Chen Qi said coldly, his hand holding the blade trembled slightly. This time, he pushed his limits to a new extent, and it was also the longest he had ever fought against the Blade Witch. However, at the moment, a huge sense of powerlessness swept over him! Too strong! The stance that the Blade Witch just displayed was simply too strong! There are three days in total, but even if he died thousands of times within these three days, could he truly overcome the move just now? No, there was no hope¡ª Even if my Hound Step could withstand that strike, and then combine it with a Fury Blade, followed by three Shadow Ninja Slashes, it still wouldn¡¯t defeat the Blade Witch¡­ A score of 900! An ¡°S¡± rating! Is this a rating a human can achieve? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but press his hand to his forehead. Unless, unless, he had a move that could inflict higher damage! ¡°Wait a second¡ª¡± Chen Qi suddenly thought of something. Although real battlefields rarely ever see breakthroughs on the spot, this wasn¡¯t a battlefield, but the Land of Trial. In combat with the Blade Witch, he would get stronger and stronger. Now, aside from potions¡­ Currently, Chen Qi has only used a small amount of potions. Just like in a game¡¯s dungeon, even though his physical condition will recover and his weapons and clothes will be somewhat repaired, potions are still consumable items. Moreover, most importantly¡ª Wait a second! Chen Qi suddenly thought of something and opened his backpack card, then took out a book. In his hands, he had the Blade Release Technique book! Throughout his continuous deaths, Chen Qi opened this book. Normally, a Second-order Transcendent should have no possibility of learning a Second-tier Blade Release technique. But this place is exactly a crack of trial¡ª Moreover, a Blade Phase crack of trial! Experience new stories with empire Maybe, there¡¯s a chance¡ªChen Qi came up with a bold idea in his mind, began to forgo attacking, and in front of the Blade Witch, started flipping through the book. ¡°Reading a book?¡± The scene before her made the Blade Witch involuntarily spew out a breath of energy, delivering a ferocious strike. Reading a book, it seemed, made the Blade Witch angry¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t pay attention, endured the pain, and continued to flip through the book. Once, twice, ten times, fifty times¡ª Accompanied by a full fifty deaths, an exhausted Chen Qi with a faint smile on his lips said: ¡°Sacrifice My Flesh, Break Bones, is that it? After spending fifty lives, I¡¯ve understood.¡± And at that time, a crimson prompt appeared before his eyes. [You have rudimentarily mastered Blade Release¡ª¡¯Break Bones!¡¯] ¡°Hey! Blade teacher, don¡¯t you like reading?¡± The slightly mentally broken Chen Qi closed the book and gave a weary smile to the Blade Witch: ¡°Blade teacher, I¡¯m practicing the Blade Release technique. You should be a talent in this area. Could I practice with you? Could you teach me on the side?¡± S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°¡­¡± Do you see me as practice material? At that moment, the cold Blade Witch finally gripped her long blade tightly, slightly lifted her head, and showed a contemptuous look for the first time, saying: ¡°Can do¡­¡± Chapter 281 - 222 Blade Release! Open! Chapter 281: Chapter 222 Blade Release! Open! Chen Qi never expected that the Blade Witch in front of him would respond to his words directly. ¡°Blade Breath¡­¡± The Blade Witch hummed softly. Her abdomen rose and fell continuously, then spread to her arms, face, and the rest of her body. A faint red qi power emanated from her entire body. A new technique? Chen Qi was momentarily stunned. This isn¡¯t right. Why does it feel like the Blade Witch has become stronger? Was it because I angered her? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t react in time. Should I really not have read in front of her? The Blade Witch assumed a blade stance, her qi power transformed, condensing into thunder. Hound Step, no, I have to withstand this strike¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Blade Release form he had just comprehended, ¡°Break Bones,¡± was a counterattack technique that sacrificed the body¡¯s strength and could only be unleashed in direct confrontation. It was divided into two stages. The first stage, ¡°Sacrifice My Flesh!¡± In this stage, the user needed to summon all their strength, with the heart as the core driver, pouring out all their spiritual power. During this stage, the user¡¯s qi power defense would also increase significantly. Once used, it would cause tremendous side effects on one¡¯s physical stamina and spiritual power source. Afterwards, they might not even be able to use qi power for defense, and their body might be shattered by the aftermath of the Blade Witch¡¯s attacks. Simultaneously, in this stage, all the attacks received would become part of the Blade Release, enhancing the strike in the second stage. The second stage, ¡°Break Bones.¡± In this stage, spiritual power would explode instantly, forming a short, spherical spirit power field around the heart, creating a shocking and suppressive effect! Ordinary soldiers would even be killed instantly by this spirit power field. This shock effect would also create a brief window of attack. Then, within the span of a single breath, the accumulated strength would be unleashed, forming a one-second blade strike! An absolute output of one second! In short, this was a counterattack Blade Release technique. A Second-order Transcendent practicing release, and not even their own Nature Form¡¯s release¡­Chen Qi tried hard to regulate his breathing. Every release technique had to meet a number of prerequisites. And this technique had only one condition, which was the most common prerequisite for a Blade Release: an extraordinarily intense battle lust and a certain combat process! During this process, accompanied by strong battle lust and the sheer exhilaration of combat itself, a very special red blade power would emerge from the spiritual power origin. If one¡¯s spiritual power and strength were fuel, then blade power would be the oil and flame. However, since Chen Qi himself wasn¡¯t a Blade Phase Transcendent and didn¡¯t have Blade understanding, creating blade power during combat was extremely difficult. In other words, for beginners like Chen Qi, practicing Blade Release was a tremendously challenging task. Of course, that was if he wasn¡¯t in the Land of Trial! In countless cycles of death! And in this battleground saturated with blood-red blade power, meeting the prerequisites for Blade Release was effortless! The Blade Witch charged like lightning, executing a simple, straightforward chopping attack from top to bottom! No fancy techniques! Just pure violence! Chen Qi exhaled white mist from his mouth and raised his long blade to his eyes, forcefully blocking the Blade Witch¡¯s strike. Clang! Their strikes created a pure blade clash! ¡°Hmph¡ª¡ª¡± The Blade Witch chuckled softly. Her arms exerted force, pressing down hard, the crimson spiritual power bearing down like a red dragon¡¯s breath. ¡°Sacrifice My Flesh¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured and, without hesitation, unleashed all his strength! S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From his hands, thighs, shoulders, neck, lungs, heart! Every bit of strength, every breath! Released without reservation! In an instant, every breath began to cause excruciating pain! This technique of gathering all the body¡¯s qi power and stamina drained Chen Qi far beyond his imagination. ¡°Break¡­¡± Chen Qi struggled to utter, trying to channel more power! But soon, a feeling of weakness and oxygen deprivation flooded his body, his heart rupturing. Splurt! His body had surpassed its limits, crying out in agony, blood streaming from his eyes. ¡°Second-order trash¡¯s delusions, pathetic¡­¡± The Blade Witch mused softly, mercilessly pressing down with another strike! Clang¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª With the sensation of muscles tearing, Chen Qi spat out blood¡ª¡ª Bang! The Blade Witch kicked the corpse in front of her, sending it flying. Blood mist spread once more. [Your understanding of Blade Release ¡°Sacrifice My Flesh, Break Bones¡± has increased.] ¡°It still doesn¡¯t work¡­¡± Chen Qi returned to the starting point again, recalling the recent experience. He had used all his spiritual power, but due to releasing it too hastily, he lost his muscles, and his heart reached its limit. Just now, rather than being killed by the Blade Witch, it was more accurate to say his weak body couldn¡¯t withstand the technique¡¯s backlash! Is it this hard¡­Chen Qi sighed deeply in his heart. Third-tier Transcendents, besides the sublimation of spiritual power, their bodies also undergo significant enhancement. But as a Second-order Transcendent, he hadn¡¯t undergone this sublimation. Meaning, he had to give his all, using technique to mitigate the side effects of the first stage, to complete the release. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 282 - 222 Blade Release! Open!_2 Chapter 282: Chapter 222 Blade Release! Open!_2 But in such a short amount of time, could it really be done¡ª Chen Qi once again gripped the long blade. However, the next second, something beyond his imagination happened again. The blade once again pierced his chest! So fast! ¡°The five hundred and eighth time, eight seconds¡ª¡± Chen Qi voiced a number he couldn¡¯t believe himself. Eight seconds, that was his fastest time dying now!!! He had once again broken the record! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Impossible, the Blade Witch had been sitting on the pile of corpses for at least five seconds, and sitting down took time too. I was killed in less than ten seconds? No, that¡¯s not right¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes struggled to move as he looked toward the Blade Witch beside him. The Blade Witch slightly lifted her head, her crimson eyes filled with disdain as she said quietly, ¡°True Blade Release should face situations beyond imagination.¡± ¡°Come on! Let me teach you!¡± The Blade Witch coldly pulled the long blade from Chen Qi¡¯s chest. Bang¡ª Chen Qi once again fell to the ground, looking at the prompt before him. [You were kicked to death by the Blade Witch like a stray dog on the roadside.] [Identifying inspiration¡ª] [You have successfully identified the ¡®Blade Witch¡¯s¡¯ trait¡ªMemory.] [The Blade Witch will form special memories about points that made a deep impression during the relentless trials!] [Faraway traveler! You have successfully caught the attention of the Blade Witch!] The BOSS can remember my moves? Getting stronger with each fight? A glimmer of disbelief flashed through Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he returned to the starting point. Once again, he formed a defensive posture with his blade! No chance to catch his breath! No chance to think! With the whooshing of the wind, Chen Qi¡¯s speed of death got faster and faster, ever faster. Draw the blade to block! Then be slain! Emitting a hoarse cry! Draw the blade to block! Then be slain! Emitting a hoarse cry! Pain surged in like a tide, wave after wave, showing no signs of stopping. Ten times, fifty times, a hundred times, three hundred times¡ª In these three hundred times, only eleven times did Chen Qi manage to push the Blade Witch into her berserk mode. Only once did he make the Blade Witch curse out loud, but in the end, he was still defeated due to the failure of Blade Release. Spurt! Spurt! The number of deaths accumulated unnoticed. Five hundred times¡ª S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seven hundred times¡ª Spurt! Chen Qi¡¯s pupils dilated, unable to describe his current feelings. ¡°Wait, how many times has it been?¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t describe his feelings at the moment, an overwhelming sense of powerlessness had permeated his entire body. It was a very particular feeling¡ª A sensation more terrifying than pain itself, a feeling of no longer perceiving pain¡ª Numbness. My body, has it started to become numb to the pain¡ª Even though I am being sliced by a blade, tortured by the Blade Witch, cut down like a mere foot soldier, but at this moment, my spirit has actually withstood this pain, grown familiar with this agony¡ª Has my spirit broken¡ª Chen Qi found that he seemed to have let the Blade Witch cut him, over a thousand times, perhaps even reaching two thousand, three thousand¡­ It hurts¡ª Fen¡ª For some reason, the image of Fen suddenly flashed through Chen Qi¡¯s mind. As well as the words Fen said to him before departing. ¡°If you can¡¯t hold on, then choose to give up thinking, wait for the crack to end, I¡¯ll be there¡­¡± Is this the trial of the Blade Witch, this is what Fen meant by giving up thinking¡­ Chen Qi touched his forehead, fully understanding Fen¡¯s meaning. Now, he had a method, which was to shoot himself in the head before the Blade Witch killed him, to reduce the agony of pain through this method. Fen¡¯s meaning was, if you truly can¡¯t endure it anymore, then give up this way! By relying on such mechanical means! Perhaps it might diminish the sense of repeated death defeat! And at that time, Fen on the outside would comfort me, help treat my mental trauma, and really console me¡­ Clang! Relying on instinct, Chen Qi once again drew his blade and blocked a strike from the Blade Witch. Still underestimated, huh¡ª ¡°Witch!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The corner of the Blade Witch¡¯s mouth curled up in a smile, seemingly not expecting the current turn of events. ¡°What? You¡¯re not continuing with your book?¡± The Blade Witch let out a light chuckle. ¡°I¡¯ve rested enough.¡± Chen Qi estimated the time in his mind, and it was also about time to end this crack! Clang! [Your understanding of Blade Release has increased!] [Your understanding of Blade Release has increased!] [Your understanding of Blade Release has increased!] ¡­ Ten times! A hundred times! A thousand times! [You are only one step away from a full understanding of Blade Release!] Chen Qi returned to the starting point once again, exhaling a breath of fresh red air, then immediately looking up at the Blade Witch on the pile of corpses. In the continuous deaths, he had completed the construction of the equation for victory! Moreover, his battle spirit had reached its peak! Chen Qi exhaled a white breath: ¡°Blade Teacher, are you ready to rest?¡± Chen Qi looked at the Blade Witch silently and said politely. Admittedly, although the Blade Witch had killed him thousands of times, ever since he started calling her ¡®Blade Teacher,¡¯ the Blade Witch¡¯s moves had become more and more extravagant! Indeed! Coming up with various ways to kill him! What an uppercut! A spin! A Stabbing! Fruit ninja in the air! Piercing strike! It all came one after another! During this, she would occasionally switch breathing techniques and change her movement technique Skills! And, as long as he used his taunt Skill, the Blade Witch would also unlock kicking techniques and long-range Skills. It could be said that Chen Qi was able to hold on because of the Blade Witch¡¯s extravagant moves. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 283 - 222: Blade Release! Open!_3 Chapter 283: Chapter 222: Blade Release! Open!_3 Even without mentioning the rewards, the valuable combat experiences gained from fighting the Blade Witch were enough to fill Chen Qi with excitement after the crack ended¡ªan excitement like never before. However¡­ This was the last lesson. Chen Qi took a deep breath and silently took out a potion, gulping it down noisily. [You have taken a strong Healing Potion¡ª¡ª] [You consumed a Blood Frenzy Potion, greatly increasing strength and agility¡ª¡ª] [You drank a Spiritual Power Spring Potion, unleashing a burst of Spiritual Power¡ª¡ª] ¡­ The last time¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, relishing the sensation of power flooding his body. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Potions are consumables, capable of providing remarkable combat prowess. But the rarest Blood Frenzy Potion, he had only one bottle of it. Which meant, his greatest opportunity was just this once¡­ ¡°A rest?¡± You must be joking¡­ A faint smile appeared at the corner of the Blade Witch¡¯s mouth, then she descended beside Chen Qi like a crimson lightning bolt. Red! Thunder Descent! Clang! Clang! Clang! Hound Step!! Yu Huo around his body!! Rage Blade!! Yu Huo blooms!! Open! Instant Step! Chen Qi executed three consecutive Instant Steps, dodging the lightning slash and inflicting three fresh wounds on the Blade Witch¡¯s left side, right side, and back, respectively. ¡°Hmm?¡± The Blade Witch uttered in question, recalling that the person before her should have been someone who only knew how to taunt. She immediately turned and executed a rotation slash! Clang! Shadow Blade Slash, Qi Blade Great Rotation! Chen Qi took the opportunity to crouch down and perform a rotation slash of his own. With the help of his mentor, his Qi Blade Great Rotation and Shadow Blade Slash had both evolved! Splurt! Fresh blood spurted from the Blade Witch¡¯s chest! ¡°You¡­¡± The Blade Witch looked up, disregarding Chen Qi, and fiercely stomped down with her right leg, adopting a stance of holding the sword with both hands. [The Blade Witch has unleashed the Demon Rage, triggering the Blood-Scarred Form!] Qi Power! Concentrate! Red Spiritual Power like a blade spiral converged on the sword blade, forming a forty-meter Qi Blade, then enveloped with a great amount of Spiritual Power! The surrounding dust and debris were whipped into the air by the wind! Shadow Armor! Chen Qi immediately activated his armor and drank another cup of strong Healing Potion, then held his sword horizontal in front of him. ¡°You have angered me¡­¡± The Blade Witch, like an unstoppable dragon, slashed her blade. ¡°Fierce Slash!¡± With the Blade Witch¡¯s furious shout, the dreadful Qi Blade came crashing down like an avalanche! ¡°Sacrifice My Flesh¡ª¡ª¡± Chen Qi held his longsword before his eyes, pouring out all his Spiritual Power. Heart! Limbs! Consciousness! All becoming one! Boom! Amidst a cloud of dust, Chen Qi¡¯s body constantly retreated, his Shadow Armor shattered, and his blood sprayed out! A pain unlike any he¡¯d felt before spread throughout his body! ¡°Huff¡ª¡ª¡± The Blade Witch opened her mouth, panting heavily. Is it over¡­ That¡¯s all! I¡¯m still alive! ¡°My turn!¡± A blood-soaked Chen Qi had a crimson gleam in his eyes as he struggled to maintain his stance, gripping his longsword tightly. Boom! A massive field of Spiritual Power burst forth from his heart, stunning the area! The thunderous might even caused the countless corpses on the battlefield to shake into the air. ¡°Have you learned?¡± The Blade Witch blinked, her eyes filled with disbelief. However, Chen Qi, without giving her a moment¡¯s respite, swung his longsword with a thunderous shout. ¡°Break Bones!!!¡± All his Spiritual Power turned into countless sharp red blades, forming a terrifying giant Qi Blade! Like a red tidal wave on land, it slashed towards the Blade Witch! Boom! ¡°Blade Counter! Sacrifice blood!¡± ¡°Impossible, you can¡¯t kill me! Come on! Cut through me!¡± In the end, the Blade Witch assumed a defensive counterattack position! She was determined to withstand the blow! Since Chen Qi withstood her slash, as the boss, she had no reason to dodge! Accompanied by a roaring sound! The wave ferociously enveloped her, tearing her blade, ripping through her light armor, shredding her crimson skin! Shredding the tough bones beneath that skin!! Huff huff huff¡ª¡ª The wind lifted countless dust, and the battlefield was left with only the sound of the howling wind. Huff¡ª¡ª Chen Qi looked towards the vast cloud of dust in the distance, then fell to the ground with a thump. He was done for; his body¡¯s strength was utterly depleted, his Spiritual Power long used up. Relying on the Healing Potion, he could last at most thirty more seconds¡ª¡ª The wind grew ever fainter. Accompanied by a breeze gently brushing through his hair. Blood continuously flowed from Chen Qi¡¯s body. In his peripheral vision, he saw the Blade Witch collapse, lying amidst the dust like a common fish. Will she stand again? In that moment, amid a question, the victory prompt finally appeared. ¡°Finally¡­¡± ¡°I won.¡± Chen Qi let out a long sigh and quietly closed his eyes. [You have perfectly mastered the Blade Release¡ª¡¯Sacrifice My Flesh, Break Bones¡¯.] [You have defeated the Blade Witch, commencing fracture settlement¡­] COMMENT 1 comment sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 284 - 223: You have won again! Do you want to draw? Chapter 284: Chapter 223: You have won again! Do you want to draw? [Crack evaluation in progress¡­] [Crack distortion decreased by 0%, distortion remains unchanged.] [Victory forged from corpses: Your death count is 2,601 times, exceeding one thousand times. The Champion of Taunts: The number of times you uttered vicious taunts at the enemy and died within five seconds, totals 101 times! Pain Connoisseur: Over repeated deaths, your stubborn self began to enjoy the pain of being sliced. The Ascendent: Through prolonged battle, your power had significantly increased, now you can take on two of your past selves! The Enrager: You discovered the Blade Witch¡¯s fear of books and successfully used books to enrage the ferocious Blade Witch! Death Variety Show: You were killed by 130 different techniques, your manner of death was simply too cool! Witch¡¯s Approval: Your spirit and willpower have earned the witch¡¯s approval, you are a legendary trialist!] Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The smoke gradually dispersed¡­ What kind of strange evaluations does this crack have, why does death variety count¡­ Chen Qi panted heavily. Unexpectedly, he did not die; instead, his body was slowly recovering. No, I need a helper¡­ Chen Qi struggled to move his fingers, opened the backpack card, and summoned Deep Sea Water Elf No. 3. Chirp! A round thing popped out of the backpack card. The instant Deep Sea Water Elf entered the Land of Trial, it was instantly frightened by the intense blade aura here and bolted. After half a second, it realized it had a master and rolled back, slowly helping Chen Qi up. ¡°Waku waku! (Master! Master! Are you okay!)¡± ¡°Nothing much, I feel, both physically and mentally, completely invigorated! Unprecedentedly invigorated!¡± Chen Qi struggled to sit up, using a knife to support himself, then placed Deep Sea Water Elf No. 3 on his lap. In this crack, the previous evaluations didn¡¯t matter at all; what mattered most was his score! One must know the Blade Witch¡¯s entry had a whopping five hundred points! The Blade Witch¡¯s crazed state, memory points, and occasional neurotic slashes had tormented him greatly. However, this feeling of relief after enduring such torment was simply exhilarating! Chen Qi excitedly looked at his crack evaluation. [Your score is 900 points, comprehensive evaluation S! You are a legendary trialist!] With a second-tier body, achieving an S result in a C-tier trial crack! Record-breaking! Chen Qi rubbed his hands together; even on the expert player forum, this was extremely rare. [You have obtained a Blade Witch¡¯s treasure chest, from which you can select one of three rewards¡­] Three choices? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but frown. He had to admit, this trial crack had a lot of tricks. [One: Witch¡¯s Attire. Two: Blade Witch Breathing Technique. Three: Eternal Burning Blade.] Chen Qi silently looked at these three items. Witch¡¯s Attire? Does it refer to the light armor the Blade Witch was wearing? Can I wear the Witch¡¯s clothing? Chen Qi recalled that it was a piece of silver light armor with red paint on both sides of the armor plate. Although called Witch¡¯s Attire, it should be a general style¡­ But it still felt strange¡­ Chen Qi focused and hoped he could see specific information¡­ [Witch¡¯s Attire: Possesses strong defensive strength, can absorb spiritual power attacks, thereby reducing the power of most techniques. At the same time, when equipped with this attire, Blade Phase techniques get enhanced, charm increases, and it more easily emits the scent of blood.] Chen Qi stroked the water elf, carefully evaluating the value of this equipment. Although it looked great, its strength was not particularly strong. If it only absorbed spiritual power attacks, many workshop-made items in Moonstone City could achieve 80% of this effect. For example, Victoria Workshop¡¯s inner armor, or Man¡¯s Workshop¡¯s shirts, could be bought for thirty million shell coins and were quite practical and powerful armor. Furthermore, this logic applied to the Eternal Burning Blade as well. The Eternal Burning Blade, similar to his Black Knife, boasted a high extra attack effect. However, the Eternal Burning Blade¡¯s flame depended on the user¡¯s Spiritual Power Source, the more spiritual power, the stronger the flame. This weapon¡¯s rarity was not low, but Chen Qi currently had Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, and there was no need to use a second knife for now. Thus, the next answer was the only one left! Chen Qi checked the effects of the Blade Breathing Technique. [Blade Breathing Technique Lv1 (Blade Witch¡¯s improved version): Nature Form: Blade Description: What we breathe is not air! It is dominance! (Note from the Blade Witch!) Learning Conditions: Master breathing techniques, body forging skills, constitution breakthrough 40, and possessing a strong heart endurance. Effect: Blade Witch combined legendary body forging skills and breathing techniques, creating this unique breathing technique, classified as a special-order breathing technique. Practicing it would enhance one¡¯s Qi power by 30% and the spiritual power consumption to generate Qi power would be higher. As Qi power increased, strength would drastically increase! Additionally, it could transform Qi power into a higher-order ¡®Blade Qi Power,¡¯ and techniques using this Qi power would be 50% more powerful than ordinary Qi power techniques! Note: Practicing this breathing technique would also grant small comprehension of Blade Phase and a certain bloodlust. Note: After upgrading, practicing this skill could obtain constant Qi power protection.] Chen Qi quickly scanned the breathing technique in front of him, his pupils couldn¡¯t help but contract. A special-order breathing technique skill card! This is dominance¡­ Although the notes were peculiar, the effects were undeniable. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 285 - 223: Youve Won Again! Will You Draw?_2 Chapter 285: Chapter 223: You¡¯ve Won Again! Will You Draw?_2 S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Breathing techniques are the foundation of Qi power; the stronger the breathing technique, the more formidable the Qi power. Typically, players who use Qi power would choose an E-tier crack breathing technique at the first order, and they wouldn¡¯t change their breathing technique until the third order. The reason they do not change their breathing technique at the second order is that most D-tier, and even C-tier crack drops of advanced breathing techniques do not offer significant improvements over the mid- to low-tier techniques. But special-tier breathing techniques are different! Special-tier breathing techniques can be considered a qualitative transformation! Once fully mastered, all moves¡¯ power will increase by at least 30%!!! However, due to the extreme difficulty of acquiring special-tier breathing techniques, players usually only consider them at the third order. Chen Qi never imagined that in this place, he would actually obtain a special-tier breathing technique, and it¡¯s even a special edition from the Blade Witch! Great stuff! The Witch¡¯s Battle Suit, the Eternal Burning Blade, breathing technique¡­ Chen Qi hesitated for a moment but still chose the breathing technique. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Blade Breathing Technique.¡± With a light shout from Chen Qi, a bright red card appeared in his hand. On the back of the card, there was a vibrant red blood blade. On the front, a red-haired witch with a ponytail was holding a long blade, standing motionless beneath a waterfall, practicing. Is this the appearance of the Blade Witch? What an exquisite card. My constitution is just over forty¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his fingers and used the card to cut his fingertip. As blood touched the card, it slowly dissolved, and a vast amount of knowledge flooded into his brain. It¡¯s pretty difficult to digest¡­ Chen Qi felt the knowledge in his brain. Speaking of difficulty to digest, this skill card is even above his spiritual power origin skill ¡®Heart of the Bonfire¡¯! Another long practice¡­ This skill can be upgraded twice¡­ Blade Breathing Technique was added to his skill bar. Chen Qi then checked his current non-profession skill bar. White Mist Breathing Technique, Blade Body Forging Skill ¨C Early Stage, Burst, Dove Perception, Hunter¡¯s Eye, Shadow Armor, Heart of the Bonfire, Lower-order Meditation Technique, Candle Meditation Technique, Shadow Charm, Shadow Step, Hound Step, Shadow Blade Slash, Blade Breathing Technique¡­ And the newly mastered Blade Release ¡®Sacrifice My Flesh, Sever My Sinews¡¯! Currently, his skill inventory was beginning to take shape. The skills he had learned were few in number but rarely redundant, mostly essential skills that could support each other. Particularly in terms of inspiration and agility. One could say Chen Qi was already a fairly competent second-order Transcendent. If one had to point out his current shortcomings, one would be the lack of high-order Qi power skills. Thus, Chen Qi was very eager to acquire ¡®Qi Power Transformation,¡¯ which is the core of many high-order Qi skills. Due to a lack of Qi Power Transformation and some advanced Qi techniques, Chen Qi currently only masters offensive moves of Qi power, having only one Shadow Blade Slash and its derivative moves! The second one is constitution, an important source of strength from Body Forging Skill. His current Body Forging Skill was still an early stage technique obtained from an E-tier crack. Chen Qi¡¯s current physique mainly came from luxurious nutrition, not skill. Constitution and strength provided by skills were a huge gap! However, Body Forging Skill is similar to Breathing Technique in that the skill cards dropped by D-tier cracks are too weak; it¡¯s better to learn directly from the third rank. Speaking of which, Blade Breathing Technique is usually a god-tier skill that only third-order Transcendents can obtain¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and silently clicked to upgrade the Blade Breathing Technique! Currently, he had also accumulated 10,000 Spiritual Points! Upgrading to lv2 requires 3,000 Spiritual Points! Clicking twice, upgrade! [Your Blade Breathing Technique has been upgraded to Lv2. Once fully mastered, you can obtain a constant state of Qi protection.] [Your Spiritual Points are insufficient. Lv2 upgrading to lv3 requires 20,000 Spiritual Points!] How much? 20,000 Spiritual Points! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but show a look of astonishment. 20,000 Spiritual Points, that¡¯s a massive amount! For a second-order Transcendent, to accumulate such a sum would likely require clearing four C-tier cracks! Chen Qi propped his chin with his hand. Although it¡¯s a bit costly, it also precisely demonstrates the power of the Blade Breathing Technique. The only difficulty is that, in learning the Blade Breathing Technique, he isn¡¯t a Blade Phase Transcendent. Without the Blade Witch, his speed of mastering skills would have to rely on diligent practice every morning and evening! ¡°Sigh¡ª¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but look towards the Blade Witch amidst the smoke: ¡°Blade Teacher, can we make amends now? Could you teach me a little more?¡± Chen Qi said this in jest. Missing Blade Teacher on the very first day. However, the next instant, the Blade Witch¡¯s blurry arm suddenly moved. Playing dead? No way, right? Is it the wind? Chen Qi was startled. This Blade Witch should just be a sort of projected being, unrelated to the real Blade Witch, right!? The Blade Witch from five hundred years ago should already be dead. It shouldn¡¯t be¡­ Chen Qi murmured to himself. After all, within those more than two thousand deaths, he had mocked her while kicking her face with his foot, even calling the Blade Witch illiterate! Later, because of the Blade Witch¡¯s memory function, he was chopped down at the legs fifty times in succession. Of course, if it hadn¡¯t been for that mockery, the Blade Witch might not have faced his Blade Release in the end. But fortunately, the Blade Witch did not play dead, it was just the wind making a sound, and a prompt popped up! [Crack settlement continues, congratulations for triggering the Land of Trial¡¯s lucky moment with your S rating!] In front of Chen Qi, five twenty-sided dice appeared once again! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 286 - 223: Youve Won Again! Will You Draw?_3 Chapter 286: Chapter 223: You¡¯ve Won Again! Will You Draw?_3 Another set of these five dice! Chen Qi smiled slightly. Although these five dice at least made him die a thousand more times, they also gave him the Blade Breathing Technique. [Please roll your dice. Depending on the results, you will receive different rewards.] [5¨C20 points, empty! You get nothing! You are the natural inheritor of Void! 21¨C40 points, a Skill Card for Blade Phase! 41¨C60 points, a rare Skill Card for Blade Phase! 61¨C80 points, choose a Nature Form and randomly receive a creation from the Land of Trial¡¯s treasure vault! 81¨C99 points, in the Sealed Land of Trials¡¯ treasure vault, you get a chance to pick anything you want! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð 100 points, choose a Nature Form, receive a rare Skill Card, and get a chance to pick anything from the Sealed Land¡¯s treasure vault!!] The treasure vault of the Land of Trial, this place even had its own exclusive treasure vault. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and his heart pounded wildly. The rewards for successfully completing the Land of Trial were even richer than he had imagined. Chen Qi quickly skimmed through and couldn¡¯t help but focus on the final reward. Five twenty-sided dice! Rolling a hundred points! Another super grand reward! But, why would 5 to 20 points result in an empty selection? Chen Qi swallowed hard. If he could just get over 80 points, he would get a chance to freely select any item from the treasure vault. In a sealed treasure vault, picking any equipment at will, the thought itself was thrilling. However, the probability was not high, only about one-fifth. And to get the ultimate grand prize, the odds were only one in ninety-five! The chances were really low¡­ Chen Qi frowned. In the crack of the Dice Phase, even an S rating couldn¡¯t avoid relying on luck. Chen Qi silently took out the Lucky Dice. Fortunately, he had cheating! Six-sided dice could alter the outcome of random events in C-tier and below cracks, no matter how small the probability, he would achieve the best result. The savior of those with bad luck, just a slight move, and luck would be in his grasp! With the Lucky Dice, as long as it was possible, even ten consecutive legendary loot pulls wouldn¡¯t be a problem! The dice he got from Palu finally had a place to shine! Although this trial crack was rare, it was still a C-tier crack, which meant it met the usage conditions of the six-sided dice! No place better suited for the Lucky Dice than here. Use! Chen Qi took a deep breath and whispered silently. Soon, the Lucky Dice spun once and disappeared from his hand. ¡°It should have worked¡­¡± Chen Qi rubbed his hands and pressed the draw button! Roll! Five twenty-sided dice spun wildly and finally began to slow down. 16, 1, 5, 3, 15 points! Hiss, the three numbers in the middle caused Chen Qi to gasp. But soon, a six-sided dice shimmered in the air, and instantly, all the twenty-sided dice began to spin crazily! Under the power of the six-sided dice, the twenty-sided dice spun wildly, and ultimately, each one turned into 20 points! [May the twenty-sided dice favor you, traveler from afar!] S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Five twenties! 100 points! Is this the power of the Lucky Dice? Chen Qi exhaled deeply. [Congratulations! You ¡°drew¡± the highest reward!] [Trial over!] [You are the third person to pass the trial this time! (Note: Once more than half of the people pass the crack, you can leave.)] [You will head to the Sealed Land to rest and pick your final treasure!] With a burst of inspiration before his eyes, the surrounding world instantly crumbled away! The corpse of the Blade Witch slowly dissipated in the wind. And in a mist of blood, Chen Qi and the Deep Sea Water Elf found themselves in a Sealed Land, much like a meticulously crafted treasure room of a collector. In the grand hall, the space was unusually vast, with the high dome above carved with intricate and exquisite designs, seemingly narrating the past¡¯s splendor and legends. The air carried a faint musty smell mixed with the unique aroma of ancient wooden structures, creating an indescribable sense of history. On the stone cabinets around, various ancient tools and weapons were displayed. ¡°I¡¯m the third to pass? Who were the first two?¡± Chen Qi stood up silently, stomped the ground with his foot, and looked around. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 287 - 224: Hand of Residual Fire Chapter 287: Chapter 224: Hand of Residual Fire ¡°I¡¯m the third. Then who are the first and second? Fenrir the Wild Wolf and the Flower Witch?¡± ¡°Is anyone here?¡± Chen Qi called out while walking along the dusty road, looking around the vast collection hall, but saw no one. Soon, Chen Qi¡¯s gaze irresistibly fell upon the various display stands. On the left stands, there were daggers, flintlocks, cards, hand crossbows¡­ A variety of old-era weapons were neatly arranged on the stands. On the right stands, there were some skill cards: Burst, Double Jump, Life Breath, Moon Step, Finger Gun, Iron Block¡­ Can I pick any weapon and an extra skill card? Chen Qi, carrying Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 in his left hand, bent slightly to examine the weapons and cards. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Although these weapons were all kept here, they weren¡¯t powerful; at best, they were on par with Black Blades. The skill cards were all just D or E-tier skills dropped from cracks. These cards and weapons are no good¡­ Chen Qi shook his head, following the path under his feet and the candlelight, soon arriving at a huge central display stand. From the structure of the building, this display stand was at the central position, with four giant armored warrior statues beside the surrounding pillars. On the large swords held by these four statues, blazing flames were burning. The central location, the items here should be much more valuable¡­ Chen Qi looked on curiously. At the very center of the display stand, there was a small rectangular groove. A groove for a rectangular card¡ªit felt somehow familiar¡­ Chen Qi extended his finger to compare. The size of this card seemed to be exactly the same as the one Fen had for the Witch Occupation Card! A Witch Occupation Card had once been placed here? The Witch Occupation Card had already been taken¡­ Chen Qi felt his suspicion confirmed. So, the Blade Witch¡¯s Occupation Card had been taken, and previously, the Blood Emperor had come to this place¡­ Chen Qi faintly understood something, then turned to look at the surrounding items. Around where the Witch Occupation Card had been, there were some even more powerful weapons. Gold Small Shield, Useless Big Stick, Bug-controlling Staff, Gargoyle Mask¡­ Chen Qi carefully examined them one by one. The rarity of these weapons was high; one even had the power to transform its user into a vampire¡ªa divine artifact for humans following the Blood Mage path! However, these weren¡¯t of much use to Chen Qi at the moment. This crack had existed for over five hundred years¡­ During this long time, it seemed there wasn¡¯t any universally good weapon left for me. Ultimately, this was just a C-tier crack¡­ Good news, there¡¯s ¡®gold¡¯! Bad news, this ¡®gold¡¯ seemed to be nobody¡¯s mascots! Chen Qi sighed and turned his attention to a display stand full of skill cards. If weapons and items won¡¯t work, can I at least get some useful skill cards? On the skill card display, according to the Thirteen Nature Forms, they were divided into thirteen sections. The slot for the Blade Phase skill cards was long empty. This place was bleak too! Suddenly, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. On the Lamp Phase and Shadow Phase stands, there were still high rarity skill cards! Good stuff¡ª Chen Qi immediately focused on a skill card in the Lamp Phase section. On the front of the card, there was a small golden figure with a glowing head, massaging his temples with his two fingers. Chen Qi gently touched it. [Super Sensation: Nature Form: Lamp, Flower Description: The original Flower Witch, under the order of Moonstone City¡¯s Lord, started researching ancient books to develop meditation methods for experiencing extreme pleasure. However, by accident, she didn¡¯t create the intended technique but developed a combat method that intensely mesmerized the Lamp Phase practitioners. Learning conditions: Master meditation, have inspiration at 60, and possess slight mental resistance along with slight Lamp Phase or Flower Phase comprehension. Effect: After acquiring the skill, your brain¡¯s reaction time limit permanently increases, and after practicing, you also gain slight mental resistance. Additionally, you¡¯ll obtain the active skill ¡®Super Sensation,¡¯ where, during activation, all fast-moving objects around you will appear slowed down in your eyes! Description: In a brief moment, I can even catch the sound of the wind. Note: Upon activating the active skill, there is a chance of gaining uncontrolled ¡®Pleasure Enhancement¡¯ for up to an hour, randomly heightening touch, taste, and hearing sensations. Overuse in a short period may lead to the ¡®Lamp Phase¡¯ madness path or permanent sensory disorders.] Enhanced reaction ability, along with highly useful mental resistance! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. This was a purely enhancement-focused skill card! Enhanced reaction ability was a must-have attribute for many third-order Transcendents! The third-order Lamp Phase Transcendent¡¯s lamp solution ¡®Bullet Time¡¯ also demanded extremely high reaction speed. Moreover, after practicing, one could gain rare mental resistance. Mental resistance was an essential attribute for releasing many liberation skills. But the skill¡¯s threshold was also very high, with 60 points of inspiration plus slight mental resistance. 60 points of inspiration and slight mental resistance were enough to keep many third-tier Lamp Phase Transcendents outside the door. However, with 65 points of inspiration, Chen Qi perfectly met the skill¡¯s usage requirements! This was already quite a powerful skill card in a C-tier crack. The only downside was the strong side effects¡­ sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 288 - 224: The Hand of Yu Huo_2 Chapter 288: Chapter 224: The Hand of Yu Huo_2 ¡®Perception Disorder,¡¯ is the most common disease among Light Seers. Chen Qi looked through some other Skill Cards again: Shadow¡¯s Thigh Stab, Book¡¯s Speed Reading, Cup Phase¡¯s Stomach Enlargement Technique, Thigh Enlargement Technique¡­ In every aspect, this Super Sensation was the most suitable Skill Card here for him. This is the one¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his fingers gently and silently took this Skill Card. Use it! Soon, a stabbing pain came¡­ Chen Qi endured the severe headache and once again digested this Skill Card. The frequency of using Skill Cards was still too high¡­ Chen Qi slowly raised his head, however, the next moment, two hands suddenly covered his field of vision. Darkness enveloped everything around him instantly. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°!!!¡± A sneak attack¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but be startled. After experiencing more than two thousand deaths, he had instinctively relaxed and hadn¡¯t paid much attention to his surroundings. But soon, a pleasant voice came from behind him. And there was a floral scent too, very fragrant! ¡°Guess who?¡± ¡°???¡± It¡¯s the Flower Witch¡­Chen Qi¡¯s lips curved slightly. Two people had cleared the trial before him, one of them seemed to be the Flower Witch. Chen Qi was about to speak, but suddenly realized that the hands covering his eyes were somewhat cold and were also wearing gloves. This smell of a trap! This cold touch! ¡°It¡¯s Number Two.¡± Chen Qi responded and moved the ¡®hands¡¯ away from his face. ¡°Huh?¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s prank failed, and she sighed with a slight disappointment: ¡°Damn, didn¡¯t fool you, huh, Qi.¡± Chen Qi turned around. Flower Witch Fen was holding Number Two in her arms. And Number Two was forming two little water fists, also wearing a pair of gloves. However, seeing its former master, Number Two showed no excitement, its eyes determined and despairing. ¡°How does Number Two feel? Weird¡­¡± Chen Qi asked. The Flower Witch coughed twice and said: ¡°Maybe because it was killed by the ¡®enemy¡¯ a hundred times in the Land of Trial. I managed to come out first thanks to Number Two¡¯s sneak attacks.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Being killed a hundred times was indeed a significant emotional trauma for the young Number Two¡­ Chen Qi stroked Number Two¡¯s head. ¡°Waku¡ª¡± The deep-sea Water Elf Number Two seemed spiritless. The Flower Witch couldn¡¯t help but look at Chen Qi¡¯s hand, swallowing: ¡°Qi, congratulations on clearing the trial; what¡¯s your score? How many times did you die? My score is just right at seven hundred, I died a total of eleven hundred times! With this score, I just managed to obtain the Witch¡¯s relic.¡± 700 points! If you can reach 700 points! You can get an S rating! Only died eleven hundred times and still got an S rating, the Flower Witch really is fiercely strong¡­Chen Qi smiled and replied: ¡°Died quite a bit, 2601 times, score is 900 points.¡± 2601 times! Fen touched the deep-sea Water Elf Number Two, crying in her arms, and spoke as gently as possible: ¡°2601 times, Qi, it looks like you suffered a lot, and must have been mentally tormented too, huh huh, do you need sister Fen to comfort you a bit? Although your 900 points aren¡¯t as good as mine, lower than my 700 points, it¡¯s still quite good¡­ wait!¡± How many points? A little flower of shock sprouted on the Flower Witch¡¯s head. ¡°How many points! 900 points?¡± At that moment, Fen, like a top student about to comfort a failing student, was suddenly shocked to find out the failing student nearly scored a perfect mark! ¡°You actually chose the 900-point entry!¡± In this trial, under the ¡®First Kill¡¯ situation, someone actually dared to choose the 900-point entry! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen¡¯s mouth dropped open slightly, gazing at Chen Qi¡¯s slightly smug smile. Although Chen Qi usually seemed very normal, at critical moments, he would take many crazy and bold actions. Successfully bragged! Chen Qi coughed twice and said: ¡°Actually, I didn¡¯t want it that high, had no choice, luck was a bit bad, it was the goddess of fortune, forcing me to complete this achievement¡­¡± ¡°Fen, although you only have seven hundred points, um, um, that¡¯s really quite high, really great.¡± ¡°It is a high score¡­¡± Fen frowned, having endured hardship, she was prepared to boast a bit in front of Chen Qi and then comfort him. But it seemed that the person needing comfort was her. Chen Qi took a deep breath, the feeling of death from dying over two thousand times surged up: ¡°Fen, it was tough, but my 900 points, 500 of them were because of the Blade Witch¡¯s random entries¡­¡± ¡°The Blade Witch¡¯s entries¡­¡± Fen blinked, understanding everything. In the Land of Trial, the term ¡®Witch¡¯ is absolutely a symbol of terror. We both had it tough¡­ The Flower Witch gently consoled: ¡°It was tough, Qi, by the way, Qi, did you realize any skills in the Land of Trial? I managed to grasp a Lamp Floral Appearance skill!¡± Fen quickly perked up, smiling proudly. Little yellow flowers popping up randomly meant she wanted to share¡­ Chen Qi followed Fen and said: ¡°Oh? Lamp Floral Appearance? What skill?¡± ¡°Let me show you!¡± Fen placed the deep-sea Water Elf Number Two on her head and then sat down cross-legged. ¡°¡­¡± Then, Fen started to teeter like a Weeble, swaying left and right, while a mysterious Holy Light started appearing around her head. ¡°This move, called Summer Sunshine! Through this swaying, I can continually regain health, and moreover, if under the sun, I can even regain health super quickly without consuming Spiritual Power!¡± The Holy Light above her head, along with the despondent deep-sea Water Elf Number Two and the seated Flower Witch, looked exceptionally divine. Isn¡¯t this just like a sunflower? And it even comes with a Water Elf hat! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 289 - 224: Hand of Residual Fire_3 Chapter 289: Chapter 224: Hand of Residual Fire_3 Chen Qi resisted the urge to complain and the urge to touch the Flower Witch¡¯s head¡­ finally, he couldn¡¯t help but speak: ¡°Sunflower, Fen, can this move of yours also attract zombies?¡± The Flower Witch opened her eyes and looked at Chen Qi in surprise once again: ¡°How do you know about this move! It also has a miraculous effect on undead creatures?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s knowledge was surprisingly extensive, even knowing such an obscure skill. ¡°¡­¡± I don¡¯t know¡­ Chen Qi was momentarily silent. The Flower Witch stood up and clapped her hands: ¡°How about it? Not bad, right? I spent two years trying to learn this divine skill but couldn¡¯t. Qi, what have you learned? Can you show me?¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Hound Step and Blade Release, but Blade Release, I can¡¯t show you right now.¡± Chen Qi channeled his Qi Power and instantly flashed behind Fen. ¡°Blade Release!!¡± The Flower Witch¡¯s mouth opened slightly again. It was extremely rare for a Second-tier to master a release skill, especially one that crossed Nature Forms. Chen Qi continued to ask: ¡°Right, Fen, I still have an ¡®arbitrary choice¡¯ reward I haven¡¯t claimed. Do you know any good places?¡± The Flower Witch, having wandered here for so long, should know more about the collections here. Arbitrary choice of items¡­ Fen closed her eyes, with deep blue flowers of thought sprouting from her head. ¡°I¡¯ve spent quite some time here. I¡¯ve taken the Witch Relics, the Blade Witch¡¯s Occupation Card is missing¡­ Qi, follow me.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi followed the Flower Witch Fen along a small path to a special dark corner. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this corner, there was only a dimly lit display case. ¡°What is this?¡± Chen Qi asked. The Flower Witch quietly replied: ¡°This is a ¡®display¡¯ that was set up twenty years ago. My teacher, the Ice Witch, collected many forbidden weapons and placed them here.¡± There¡¯s such a place¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but be amazed as he looked at the display. On the display were all kinds of forbidden weapons. Hand of Plague, Venom, Brain of the Lighthouse Jellyfish¡­ All these weapons were flesh implants! Moreover, they seemed to be flesh implants researched by the Navy! The Flower Witch explained: ¡°Twenty years ago, many humanoid monsters were born on the sea, and these monsters often had a flesh implant and a forbidden weapon. My teacher defeated them and collected their spoils here.¡± How many humanoid monsters did the Ice Witch kill? I hope I won¡¯t become part of this display in the future¡­ Chen Qi unconsciously focused on a ¡®burning¡¯ solidified flame. Its size was small, only as big as a palm. Rather than saying it was a flame, it was more like a hand, a flaming tentacle! This is¡­ Chen Qi curiously touched it. [Hand of Residual Fire: Nature Form: Lamp, Blade Description: A creation by the Navy and Bonfire Energy Company, a special weapon forged with a unique Deep Sea Fire. It can attach to the back, transforming into twelve burning deep blue flame hands. Note: This equipment can only be equipped by Lamp Phase and Blade Phase Transcendents and requires special tattoo surgery for perfect compatibility.] The Flower Witch thought for a while: ¡°Qi, you probably can¡¯t equip this weapon with your current constitution, but in terms of rarity, it¡¯s definitely one of the highest. After all, I¡¯ve heard Deep Blue Fire only appears in the Crack Tide, deep below ten thousand meters underwater. These flames can only be collected by Bonfire Energy Company¡­¡± Chen Qi looked around at the other flesh implants. Indeed, it was just as the Flower Witch said. The value of this equipment! It¡¯s even higher than his Hand of Residual Fire! And crucially, it¡¯s a Lamp Phase equipment, which he could perfectly equip even when he reaches the Third Rank. Chen Qi carefully picked it up and placed it in his backpack card. ¡°What a big gain!¡± At this moment, Chen Qi closed his eyes, suddenly feeling a cold sensation on his neck. The Flower Witch Fen said: ¡°By the way, Qi, do you need mental healing? Just as well, we¡¯re the first ones out, I can spare some time to heal your mind.¡± ¡°We¡¯re the first¡­¡± Chen Qi frowned: ¡°No, Fen, I was the third to clear the level.¡± ¡°The third¡­¡± The Flower Witch was stunned for a moment. She was the first one out but didn¡¯t see the second person who cleared it! If the person who cleared it was the berserk wolf Fenrir, or other crew members, there was no need to hide it. Is there an enemy clearing this crack¡­ Chen Qi slowly turned his head back. In the long corridor behind them, fresh red blood kept dripping. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 290 - 225: Come! They All Came! Chapter 290: Chapter 225: Come! They All Came! Tick-tock! Tick-tock! Tick-tock! Chen Qi focused his attention and looked toward the end of the corridor. A figure emerged from the end of the corridor, adjusted his round-framed glasses, and spoke in a gentle tone: ¡°The two of you, we meet again. I am a Blood Mage. You can forget the name, as there aren¡¯t many Blood Mages on the Witch Sea, and in your lifetime, you¡¯ll probably only meet me.¡± It was the same Blood Mage from before¡­ Chen Qi stretched his muscles and took a deep breath. In terms of strength, the Blood Mage was definitely no weaker than the Black Glove he had encountered earlier. However, at this moment Chen Qi felt no tension at all. To be more precise, he even felt a slight sense of relaxation. Having been tortured by the Blade Witch so much, everything else looked pleasant in comparison. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Now, although he was only second-tier, if he fought with all his might, he was already capable of singlehandedly taking down a third rank Blood Mage. Not to mention, at his side stood Fen, the Flower Witch, who had just mastered a new technique. But, if the other party dared to appear before us, it proved that he must have some sort of trump card¡­ Did he really have one? Chen Qi looked at the drop of cold sweat on the Blood Mage¡¯s face, his gaze filled with skepticism. The corners of the Blood Mage¡¯s mouth curled up slightly as he spoke first: ¡°Everyone, it seems you have also cleared the Land of Trial. Coincidentally, so have I, and moreover, I¡¯ve successfully learned a new move.¡± ¡°By the way, the rewards from my Land of Trial haven¡¯t been collected yet. Could you step aside and let me retrieve them?¡± The Blood Mage slowly moved forward when suddenly there was a wild red light in his eyes. ¡°Black Hunter!¡± The Blood Mage had been hiding in this place for a long time. As a self-aware renowned pirate of the Black Whale Group, his target was not the Flower Witch, but Chen Qi! In the Blood Mage¡¯s imagination, he could completely capture Chen Qi and then escape this Land of Trial with him in tow. Once he returned to the main base, offering Chen Qi to the matriarch would win him the daughter of a wealthy businessman, putting him at the pinnacle of piracy and earning the matriarch¡¯s ultimate reward! The Blood Mage suddenly lunged forward. ¡°Body Activation! Cellular Boil!¡± With a roar, the Blood Mage¡¯s arm suddenly turned bright red, and a large amount of blood coagulated, turning into a substance harder than steel. Then this bloody material continued to extend, forming a monstrous red claw. Blood Transformation. Ghost Claw! The lead-up to the move was too great, Hound Step¡­ Chen Qi slightly bent his knees, darted like flowing water, and in stride, caught the arm of the massive Blood Mage, followed by a knee lift kick, sending the Blood Mage into the air. Boom! Chen Qi¡¯s right hand formed a hook, grabbing the Blood Mage¡¯s head and smashing it against the nearby wall! Two smashes! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes turned a fierce red as he looked down at the Blood Mage in his grip: ¡°Your head¡¯s pretty hard, huh? Quite a ringing sound!¡± ¡°You dare insult me, when my Blood Magic was washing ships in blood, you weren¡¯t even¡­¡± Boom! Such a chatterbox¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, his arms¡¯ veins bulging as he suddenly increased his strength. Three smashes! The Blood Mage was smashed against the wall, looking on in disbelief, his ambush so easily foiled by a Second-order Transcendent! Most crucially, the speed of the Black Hunter was actually faster than his own! Four smashes! Five smashes! On the fifth smash, the Blood Mage burst out with a massive surge of strength and, with brute force, wrenched free from Chen Qi¡¯s grasp. Cup Phase individuals are truly tough¡­ Chen Qi assessed the Blood Mage¡¯s strength. A Third Rank Cup-shaped Transcendent possesses an extremely powerful ability to digest supernatural nutrition. Moreover, the Blood Mage was born with the spell to control fresh blood, and the fellow in front of him could repair his physical stamina while being beaten! Although his attack power wasn¡¯t strong due to the lack of ¡®material,¡¯ his resilience was genuinely tough. Chen Qi flexed his fingers: ¡°Quite an excellent punching bag.¡± The Blood Mage touched his bloodied head and couldn¡¯t help blinking as he questioned: ¡°Damn it! Black Hunter, just what rank of Transcendent are you?¡± ¡°Second-tier.¡± Chen Qi answered honestly. You call this second-tier¡­ The corner of the Blood Mage¡¯s mouth twitched. All the officers of the Black Whale Group were geniuses who gained renown at a young age. As a pirate dreaming of becoming an officer, the Blood Mage had seen many strong figures, but among those in the Black Whale Group capable of such feats at second-tier, there wouldn¡¯t be more than ten. This man must be eliminated, or he¡¯ll become a great threat one day¡­ The Blood Mage clenched his teeth and thought to himself. But if he could be subjugated under the Black Whale Group, or better yet, become my subordinate, it would be quite a good thing¡­ What a pity! The Blood Mage turned his head and flexed his muscles: ¡°Alright, Miss Witch, and Mister Hunter, it¡¯s of no use even if you kill me. I¡¯m here to save you two.¡± Save us? Fear bloomed like a small flower over Fen¡¯s head. Chen Qi touched his chin, roughly understanding everything. The Blood Mage continued: ¡°I¡¯ll cut to the chase. In this Land of Trial, once the number of people who have passed the trial exceeds half, then we must leave the crack. And outside the crack is that legendary monster, the Blue Beast. With our strength, we can¡¯t escape its clutches.¡± The Blue Beast¡­ The Flower Witch clasped her head with both hands and rubbed her temples. No sooner had they fought one ¡°enemy¡± than another more dangerous one came along! S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Blood Mage smiled, his gaze then tightening as he fixed his eyes on Chen Qi¡¯s backpack card: ¡°Therefore, my idea is, if we could pull out some good stuff to offer to the Blue Beast, at the very least we won¡¯t die too quickly!¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 291 - 225 Come! Everyone is here! _2 Chapter 291: Chapter 225 Come! Everyone is here! _2 ¡°For instance, the Witch Relics and Mr. Black Hunter, the Hand of Yu Huo that you possess, I believe the Blue Beast will fancy these.¡± This guy, not only did he launch a sneak attack, he also wanted to reap rewards without any effort¡­ Chen Qi kept silent and silently drew his black blade. The Flesh Mage dripped a drop of cold sweat: ¡°The fleet of the great aunt will arrive before the ships of the Blood Blade Pirate Group!! If you, if you bring the items and join us, the great aunt will offer you an executive position, becoming an executive, a Third Rank Occupation Card, and even the legendary Fourth Rank Occupation Card are not unattainable.¡± Chen Qi continued forward. Why did this Flesh Mage suddenly seem to become a coward? The cold sweat on the Flesh Mage increased: ¡°You two, can you pretend I didn¡¯t launch a sneak attack just now?¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Can we reconcile? Just pretend we are meeting for the first time?¡± Chen Qi swiftly pulled out a blade and slashed towards the neck of the Flesh Mage. Damn it¡­ The Flesh Mage¡¯s body conjured a bright red armor, withstanding the strike. The Flesh Mage clenched his teeth, because of that damned Black Light Dragon, his powerful fleet collapsed in an instant! And to compensate for this loss, he must capture the Black Hunter and bring him back! Now, he could not even complete the simplest of tasks, of bringing back the Black Hunter. Even as a stronger being, he still felt fear from the Black Hunter. The Flesh Mage glared fiercely and said: S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Damn it, dare you wait till our next meeting! I will show you!¡± While talking tough, the Flesh Mage kept retreating. However, behind him, the next moment, the sound of a wolf howling could be heard! Fenrir¡¯s Slash! Fenrir Wolf emerged from behind, gathering tremendous Qi Power, and struck the Flesh Mage¡¯s back fiercely. Following that, Fenrir Wolf slammed his great sword onto the back of the Flesh Mage¡¯s head. With a thud, the Flesh Mage was struck hard to the ground! Boom! Boom! Fenrir Wolf delivered a fierce elbow strike, smashing the Flesh Mage to the ground. The Flesh Mage clenched his teeth and, looking at Chen Qi before him, said fiercely: ¡°Miss Witch, Mr. Black Hunter! You have no choice in front of the Black Whale Group¡¯s tide!¡± ¡°Shut the hell up!¡± Fenrir Wolf held the Flesh Mage down and then brought out chains that blocked Spiritual Power, securing the Flesh Mage tightly: ¡°My apologies, I arrived late!! Even though I should be the one protecting you, you ended up protecting me.¡± The Flesh Mage, gritting his teeth: ¡°Flower Witch Fen! Black Hunter, just wait, when you become toys in the hands of the great aunt, you will regret not following me obediently here!¡± ¡°I told you to shut up!¡± Right after, Fenrir Wolf pressed down his whole body violently, delivering an elbow blow combined with Transcendent martial skills, knocking the Flesh Mage unconscious: ¡°Done! Mr. Black Hunter, I intended to capture the Flesh Mage alive and later interrogate him, as he should know a lot of information that we do not. What are your thoughts?¡± I seemed to have become the leader of this operation¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: ¡°No problem.¡± At that moment, Fenrir Wolf suddenly said: ¡°By the way, it was my two thousand four hundredth attempt, not a high score, six hundred points! I also chose the Blood-Scarred Form perk and rolled ninety points, so I was a bit late coming out.¡± Who asked you? Chen Qi and Fen couldn¡¯t help but retort. Fenrir Wolf blinked, staring at Chen Qi and Flower Witch. How come these two had no reaction? When he told his junior brother about his score, even his junior brother with three hundred points was stunned! Could it be, these two are both S-rank evaluators? ¡°700.¡± ¡°900.¡± Fenrir was stunned. Black Hunter¡¯s score was even higher than Miss Witch! Chen Qi immediately said: ¡°By the way, Fenrir Wolf, what rewards did you come here to claim?¡± ¡°Currently, we have not seen the Blood Empress whom the Blood Lady spoke about.¡± The Flower Witch Fen also fell into thought. Fenrir Wolf fell silent for a moment, looking at his crew behind, and quietly drew out a bright red great sword: ¡°I am here for the Witch weapon, sorry, this matter is classified within our Blood Blade Pirate Group, relating to the lifeline of our Blood Blade Pirate Group, once we are aboard, I will reveal everything to you.¡± Fenrir Wolf appeared serious, for if this matter was exposed, it would inevitably affect the fate of the entire Blood Blade Pirate Group. Fenrir Wolf seemed unwilling to discuss this matter here¡­ Chen Qi shook his head and continued to ask: ¡°Fenrir, now, apart from you and your crew behind, how much longer does the next person need to clear the trial?¡± Fenrir lowered his head: ¡°As long as they did not pick a challenge over five hundred points, it¡¯s only a matter of time before they clear it.¡± ¡°Fenrir, we must leave this sea area quickly and reunite with the main fleet.¡± Chen Qi directed silently. Even though the Black Light Dragon had decimated the naval base¡¯s fleet, both would be better off leaving this place soon. Fen also agreed: ¡°Yes, we better move quickly, I took the Witch Relics¡­¡± In the vast sea, the Land of Trial for the Witch is an extremely rare place. The group waited for a long time, and then a notice appeared. [Trial completion, the last person has cleared. The Land of Trial will soon be resealed, please leave the crack within one hour.] With the notice, candles continued brightening up, lighting a path for Chen Qi and his group. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Aye aye, Captain!¡± Chen Qi led the group, along the narrow, dark staircase, finally returning to the land, back to that abandoned island. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 292 - 225 Come! Everyone is Here! _3 Chapter 292: Chapter 225 Come! Everyone is Here! _3 Night had fallen, stars twinkling, the moonlight casting a gentle silver glow. As Chen Qi gradually left the Blade Witch¡¯s Land of Trial behind him, his view suddenly opened up to reveal a vast expanse of land before him, and the moment his feet touched solid ground, he couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath, feeling every cell in his body cheer and leap for joy. The night, and the soothing sea breeze¡ª Chen Qi looked up; the Dagger, the ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, still floated steadily above the sea¡¯s surface. Under the cover of night, the lights on the Dagger were warmly inviting. ¡°All aboard! Everyone!¡± Fenrir, the wild wolf, called out excitedly. Wait¡ª Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi suddenly realized something. Where had the Black Light Dragon gone? How much time had passed outside of the Crack? Also, Chen Qi took a sniff and detected a strong scent of gunpowder in the air around him. The land all around was pockmarked with large, fresh craters, and in the distance, one could vaguely see the Black Whale Group¡¯s ships, all battered and bruised. One could say that, apart from their Dagger, all the ships within sight had suffered tremendous damage. The Dagger surely didn¡¯t have the capacity to defeat so many ships¡­ Chen Qi felt his heart race. Since entering the Land of Trial, he had been dying over and over again¡­ In death, his sense of time also gradually blurred. Chen Qi immediately took out a mechanical watch from his backpack card. It had been a full day and a half since they had entered the crack. A day and a half was more than enough time for the Black Whale Group¡¯s pirates to launch numerous attacks! But the Dagger bore few scars. Something wasn¡¯t right¡­ Chen Qi looked towards the lit Dagger and quickly climbed the ship¡¯s ladder to reach the deck. He rushed to the steersman keeping watch and asked urgently: sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What happened?¡± The steersman woke from his slumber: ¡°Captain¡­ no, Black Hunter, you, you¡¯re finally back! If you hadn¡¯t returned, we would¡¯ve¡­¡± The steersman blinked, telling Chen Qi fearfully: ¡°Mr. Hunter, sir, we, we must set sail immediately!!¡± The guy wasn¡¯t right in the head, had suffered a mental attack¡­ Chen Qi took out a potion and poured it into the steersman¡¯s mouth: ¡°Get to the point! What happened!¡± The steersman shook his head, saying in alarm: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, after you left, a great battle unfolded in these waters! That Black Light Dragon! The calamitous Black Light Dragon, it clashed with the Blue Beast!!!¡± The Black Light Dragon had clashed with the Blue Beast? Everyone was stunned. Such an explosive event had transpired on the shore, yet, lamentably, he had missed witnessing it and commanding the Black Light Dragon¡­ Chen Qi sweated coldly: ¡°And then what?¡± The steersman continued: ¡°Later, the Black Whale Group joined the battle, but their ships¡­ all turned to ash in the clash between the Black Light Dragon and the Blue Beast! Under the dragon¡¯s breath, the entire island was reduced to ruins!! Everyone fled non-stop, but thankfully, due to the Black Light Dragon¡¯s mercy, our Dagger survived!¡± Survival, disaster, the Black Light Dragon¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his eyes, carefully observing his surroundings. The entire island was a mass of scars. And near the distant lighthouse, there shone a beam of light, a beam that reached into the sky¡ª Wait, that light is! Chen Qi bit his lip. This type of light that soared into the sky was often used to convey an important signal. Such a light was an omen of a disastrous beginning. The steersman swallowed hard, continuing: ¡°The battle between the Black Light Dragon and the Blue Beast affected the entire island! In the end, to save their lives, a fleet from the Black Whale Group went to the signal tower and sent out a distress signal!¡± ¡°¡­¡± A distress signal¡­ Chen Qi mulled it over. If the Black Whale Group had used a signal tower built by the navy, then the signal sent out could be detected by half of the signal towers in the Crack Sea. That¡¯s trouble¡­ Chen Qi shook his head: ¡°So, has Auntie Carol¡¯s ship come looking for us yet, is there a planned retreat route?¡± Chen Qi touched his forehead, although he had reaped considerable rewards from this venture, making a clean escape was not going to be simple. The steersman looked into Chen Qi¡¯s eyes and blinked: ¡°Mr. Hunter, sir, you only got half of it right.¡± ¡°Half?¡± ¡°Yes, not only Carol¡¯s ships. Currently, based on intelligence we received five hours ago, Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, the Third Naval Fleet, the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the Sea God Pirate Group, A-level hunters under the command of Bonfire Energy Company, and bounty hunters under Grey Rat¡¯s personal armada, have all dispatched their ships towards our coordinates! The information about the Witch¡¯s Land of Trial has spread throughout the entire Crack Sea!¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi raised his eyebrows involuntarily. What was going on? How many ships had arrived at this abandoned naval base? The targets of all these powers? Were they all us? Chen Qi massaged his temples as he felt his brain begin to ache. The volatile Fenrir punched the steersman and immediately started the ship: ¡°You should¡¯ve said so sooner!!¡± As everyone slowly looked towards the horizon, they could faintly hear the roar of steam. COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 293 - 226 The Beginning of the War Chapter 293: Chapter 226 The Beginning of the War The roar of the steamship grew louder and louder! Accompanying the roaring steam, people scurried back and forth on the deck like ants on a hot pan. Onboard the Dagger, the helmsman shouted strain in his voice: ¡°Adjust the port side! Activate the last hidden energy source, replenish the protective shield, and have the lifeboats ready to stand by at any moment! If the Intelligence Officer spots any abnormal ships, report it immediately!¡± Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, also stepped out of the captain¡¯s room, bringing out a high-end Eye of Long Voyage device: ¡°Black Hunter, and Miss Witch! The current situation does not look optimistic! Here¡¯s the information we have so far.¡± Fenrir twirled a knob, and the device in his hands began emitting sounds. ¡°Dagger, someone has broadcasted information through the signal tower about the Flower Witch, the Black Hunter, and the Land of Trial to the entire Witch Sea.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Currently, according to observations of ships, more than fifteen ships from different forces have entered the Mutated Sea, and the Blood Blade Pirate Group is embroiled in combat with the Black Whale Group, unable to provide effective fire support.¡± ¡°Dagger, you must leave the Mutated Sea and reach the Domain of Red Maple Island¡ª¡± The situation seemed rather dire¡­ Chen Qi patted the device. The Flower Witch frowned, deeply troubled by the feeling of being pursued by multiple forces. Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, lit a cigarette and laughed bitterly in self-derision: ¡°The last time this many forces were stirred up was just before the Descent of the Crack Tide when the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure map excited all four major pirate groups in their frenzied search for treasure.¡± ¡°And now, with the Crack Tide, treasure hunters greedier than mere ¡®four pirates¡¯ have long since swarmed these seas, but it¡¯s good news that the Ice Witch¡¯s Pirate Group has arrived; I hear they stand with the Witch.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all because of me¡­¡± The flowers on the Flower Witch¡¯s head drooped as she spoke softly. Not only does she possess the Occupation Card of the Flower Witch, the relics of the Blade Witch, and detailed information about the Land of Trial, but she also holds the Ice Witch¡¯s prophecy¡­ Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, spread out a sea chart: ¡°Everyone, if you want to safely return to Red Maple Island, to Black Mine City, we¡¯re going to take a gamble now. My suggestion is to head straight for Red Maple Island, but as a consequence, the probability of us being attacked by other ships will greatly increase. What are your thoughts?¡± Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, put forth a bold plan. If we¡¯re surrounded, then let¡¯s break through directly!! We might even run into the Ice Witch¡¯s Pirate Group! Wait, surrounded¡­ Chen Qi looked at the sea chart. The Mutated Sea, Red Maple Island, the Navy¡¯s abandoned research base, and Black Mine City¡ª Because of the Great Whirlpool, to get out, we must pass through the Mutated Sea. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As such, even though we are at sea, the Dagger actually has very few choices. Of course, that¡¯s just from their perspective¡ª In Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, the sea route seemed wide open! They could navigate anywhere! Firstly, continue deeper into the Mutated Sea, aiming at the perilous Mist Sea. But neither the Flower Witch Fen nor Fenrir would ever agree to this option. Besides that, there are the dangers inherent within the Mutated Sea itself! As a Forbidden Land, the Mutated Sea is home to more than just the Black Light Dragon and other dangerous Sea Beasts; there are also hazards like the treacherous fog. Of course, any option would be overly thrilling for the crew of the Dagger. But given the current circumstances, it indeed seemed like a pretty good choice¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. Just taking a detour could avoid most of the hostile ships. Fenrir crouched down, spreading the sea chart on the ground to plan their next course. However, the abundance of danger markers made it difficult to start. Chen Qi quietly said: ¡°Wild Wolf, Fen, I have a good idea.¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi took the pen and lightly traced a line through the dark areas on the sea chart: ¡°Don¡¯t these spots look quite open? Let¡¯s follow this route and navigate around them!¡± Open? What kind of reasoning is that? The crew looked up incredulously at the Black Hunter and the route marked on the sea chart. Open meant uncharted, terrifying territories, didn¡¯t it? Was the Black Hunter always so bold in navigating? ¡°¡­¡± Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, fell silent for a moment: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, are you sure there won¡¯t be a problem? This area of the sea is known for the activity of the Black Light Dragon, and there are many other ferocious and brutal Ghost Fire Fish.¡± If it were anyone else, Fenrir would have already smacked them. But Chen Qi¡¯s ¡°Fishing in the Storm¡± had given Fenrir an overwhelming sense: that following the Black Hunter meant safety and bounty! If not for the Black Hunter, they of the Dagger would still be at the Navy¡¯s abandoned research base, exchanging fire with the Black Whale Group. Fen also chimed in: ¡°Is this really feasible?¡± Fen Hu looked at Chen Qi skeptically. The more she saw of Chen Qi, the more mysterious he seemed! There should be no problem¡­ Chen Qi explained a bit: ¡°Everyone, you should know, I once got lucky and found a Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure. Among other things, besides ¡®Fishing in the Storm¡¯, I also acquired a ¡®Monster Hunting Guide¡¯ from the Deep Sea Hunter, which contains the weaknesses and habits of most monsters, so even if we¡¯re venturing into dangerous waters, I¡¯m confident we can handle it.¡± COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 294 - 226 The Beginning of War_2 Chapter 294: Chapter 226 The Beginning of War_2 Fen: ¡°¦²(¡Ñ¨Œ¡Ñ¡±!¡± There¡¯s even this! You actually have a Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s monster-killing strategy guide! Fen couldn¡¯t help but break out into a flower of shock; following Chen Qi for so long, a huge question in her heart was finally answered. The Wild Wolf Fenrir also suddenly realized: ¡°So that¡¯s it, no wonder, Mr. Hunter, your title is Black Hunter¡­¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Qi honestly admitted. In fact, he did possess knowledge on dealing with various monsters. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð However, he seldom used this knowledge. Everyone looked at each other, with no objections. Chen Qi carefully planned out a sea chart with a pen. Chen Qi silently turned his head back and gazed at the ruins at the center of the abandoned naval research base. Beneath those ruins, there seemed to be a huge monster, a monster that was restless. It¡¯s time to quickly leave¡­ Chen Qi called out: ¡°Alright, since that¡¯s the case, everyone, follow this route! Break through the encirclement!!¡± ¡°Aye aye, Captain! Everyone, get to work!¡± The Wild Wolf Fenrir shouted loudly. Accompanied by the roar of the boilers, the Dagger¡¯s engines were cranked to the maximum, surging into the depths of the fog like a swift fish. ¡­ ¡­ Boom! Boom! The sounds of thunder echoed continuously. Under the pitch-black night sky, the Dagger was like a lone flat boat, lonely and resolutely sailing through the storm of raging winds and towering waves. The rain poured down like a waterfall, relentlessly slapping the deck and creating a rapid and dense sound, intertwining with the roar of the waves against the hull into a heart-stopping symphony. Below the hull, dark shadows writhed continuously, trying to approach the swiftly moving ship. The crew gripped the ropes, staggering in their steps but never daring to relax. Once they were blown off by the wind, they would become food for these shadows. ¡°What a downpour.¡± Chen Qi stood at the bow, letting the storm wash over him, his gaze piercing through the curtain of rain, seeking a sliver of direction within the chaos. Chen Qi tossed down a piece of Extraordinary Fish Bait, simultaneously releasing a strong ¡®expulsion intent¡¯ toward the ¡®monster¡¯ below the seafloor. As the bait fell into the sea, countless shadows at the deep sea bottom quickly entwined, twisting together like a pack of beasts fighting over food. With the departure of the monster, the Dagger¡¯s speed increased. No wonder you are the Black Hunter, with such a wealth of knowledge¡­ the crew in the midst of the storm breathed a sigh of relief. Almost resolved¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands: ¡°Wild Wolf, we are about to leave the Mist Sea, the remaining course is up to you.¡± ¡°No problem! Leave it to me! Black Hunter, thanks for your command!¡± The Wild Wolf Fenrir agreed boisterously, shouldering his great sword. After completing the command, Chen Qi leaned against a chest and took out the Residual Fire Touch he got in the Blade Witch Trial Land, carefully fiddling with it. The Residual Fire Touch looked like a solidified flame, the size of a palm. Inject Spiritual Power, attempt to manipulate¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. As Spiritual Power was infused, part of the flame began to burn and then quickly transformed into a long hand of fire, dancing in the air. Soon, the length of this hand reached two meters, and then the flame became fierce and violent! It began to twist and throb! So long! So twisting! But, so hard to control¡­ Chen Qi tried to manipulate his own Spiritual Power but was completely unable to control this force. ¡°Qi, the Residual Fire Touch is made of Deep Blue Fire, which has a high demand for Spiritual Power. Therefore, a violent Spiritual Power is more suitable to manipulate it¡­¡± Fen, the Flower Witch, said this while naturally sitting down next to Chen Qi. ¡°Violent Spiritual Power, eh?¡± Chen Qi tried to manipulate the Residual Fire Touch in the way Fen suggested. Soon, from the small flame, one, two, and even three fire hands began to emerge¡­ But quickly, Chen Qi felt a lack of Spiritual Power and stopped manipulating it. ¡°Whew, so this is the Residual Fire Touch, it consumes so much¡­¡± Chen Qi curled his lips into a smile. The large consumption wasn¡¯t a disadvantage of Residual Fire Touch, it was his own weakness. Deep Sea Fire, that sure is an ultra-rare resource in the Crack Tide! In the Witch Sea, any relics associated with the Deep Blue Fire are extremely powerful. The Residual Fire Touch on his body must also have a certain relation to the Deep Sea Fire. Drip-drop, drip-drop! In the storm, Fen slowly lifted her head, the flowers atop it battered by the downpour. At that moment, Water Elf No.2 came over with a leaf umbrella, shielding the two of them from the rain. In the storm, Fen suddenly wiped her eyes and said, ¡°Qi, if it weren¡¯t for me, you wouldn¡¯t have fallen into your current predicament, wouldn¡¯t have been hunted by Aunt Carol, wouldn¡¯t have attracted the attention of the Black Light Dragon, wouldn¡¯t be in such a state¡­¡± In Fen¡¯s view, it was her connection that led to this series of events. She was the initiator of this story. Fen¡­ Chen Qi gazed into the distance at the heavy rain: ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­¡± ¡°Besides, on the Navy¡¯s Bounty Order, my bounty isn¡¯t necessarily lower than yours.¡± As a main character, the Flower Witch was naturally closely related to the main story. But the treasures she gathered, as well as the speed of her growth, far surpassed other events! This trip to the Land of Trial greatly increased Chen Qi¡¯s strength. Blade Release, coupled with the Heart of Bonfire, the Hound Step, the Super Sensation Skill, and Residual Fire Touch¡­ The foundation had been solidified; I can now consider advancing to Third Rank. It can be said, without the Flower Witch, his growth would not have been so rapid! The Flower Witch bowed her head, resting it on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder, murmuring softly: ¡°Qi, my gains from this trip include the Witch Relic ¡®Blade Key¡¯. Together with the Fourth Rank Occupation Card in my hands, my bounty has increased by at least thirty million Shell Coins!¡± ¡°Blade Key? A Domain Relic?¡± Chen Qi asked in surprise. This item, in the forums, was something that only Fourth Rank Transcendents could control! Fen nodded her head: ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a kind of relic used for unleashing mass Blade Releases beyond the rules, although it¡¯s just a replica, it still has 20% of the performance. Moreover, it¡¯s also the key to open the Blade Witch¡¯s exclusive cracks¡­¡± Opening the Blade Witch¡¯s exclusive cracks and unleashing mass Blade Releases¡­ That was Fen¡¯s gain! Witch Relics are truly great, but for me, they¡¯re of no use¡­ Chen Qi consoled her: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Fen, it¡¯s going to be okay, and hey, when the time comes, who will be causing trouble for whom is yet to be seen.¡± Chen Qi looked at the Residual Fire Touch in his hand, a slight smile on his face. His achievements upon the ocean were becoming increasingly astonishing; in the eyes of some, his bounty value might not be lower than the Witch¡¯s. Fen lowered her head, tucking it into her knees, and said softly: ¡°Yeah, Qi, based on the prophecy I received, war and disaster are coming. If you want to survive, your best bet is to hide in a city, in a safe organization¡­¡± Chen Qi decisively replied: ¡°Not interested! Fen, hiding is useless, the only way to stand one¡¯s ground is to stand atop the crest of the wave. ¡± Fen was stunned for a moment: ¡°To stand atop the crest of the wave¡­ Your words are so similar to what my teacher and my parents used to say¡­¡± In the midst of the downpour, Fen voiced her worries, then turned to look into the distance. On this sea, money is king¡­ Fen slowly lifted her head. However, at that moment, as if to prove her words, in the storm with clouds thick with darkness and thunderous roars, the sea¡¯s surface churned with tumultuous waves. And beneath those somber clouds, a flag with a black bottom slowly emerged from the horizon, climbing higher and higher. Upon that black flag was emblazoned a massive black whale, and with a thunderous boom, the whole ship seemed to let out a colossal whale roar! This ship¡­ Chen Qi frowned. Before them was not an ordinary black whale pirate ship, but the vessel of the cadre, the Gunfire Queen, Aunt Carol herself!!! The ship of a Fourth Rank Legend! ¡°Adjust port side! Full retreat at top speed!¡± The howling Fenrir bellowed. And on the distant bow, Aunt Carol blew a puff of smoke from the hot, steaming barrel: ¡°Three rounds and finally found you! One more time, we¡¯re only capturing them alive!¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 295 - 227: Blossoming in Blood Chapter 295: Chapter 227: Blossoming in Blood Aboard the Mermaid, incessant cackling intermingled with the howling storm, akin to a demon¡¯s wail. ¡°Whoops, whoops! Look at our luck!¡± ¡°Granny, I like the Black Hunter, and I like his outfit too! Fancy him! I¡¯d like to taste him.¡± ¡°Granny! Granny, I want the Mad Wolf, I¡¯ve heard his chest hair is particularly lush!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard the body of the Flower Witch can grow flowers, I want to plant a blue trumpet flower on top of her head!¡± Aboard the Mermaid, numerous burly female pirates yelled loudly, their eyes gleaming with thirst. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Desires such as greed, lust, and sadism flitted through these female pirates¡¯ eyes. They had already received the signal! Now, the Flower Witch, the Black Hunter, and the treasure of the Witch¡¯s Land of Trial were all on the Dagger. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð It could be said that the Dagger was now a huge treasure trove! It was this treasure that had drawn the Hunter Group, long inactive, into this battlefield! ¡°Shall we board?¡± Aboard the Mermaid, a woman with flowing blue hair gently swirled the coffee in her hand, asking elegantly. The siren was especially pleased. Including Carol, the female pirates aboard the Mermaid all stood over one meter eighty tall, 80% of them boasting rock-solid muscles. Besides, there were also other individuals, wanted across the seas for bounties exceeding ten million. The Mermaid, if engaged one-on-one, could be considered a formidable power in the current Crack Sea. Such a curious encounter¡­ Carol blew on her blood-stained pistol: ¡°Quiet! Now, staying alive is crucial. If we are caught up by the Blood Blade Pirate Group and then encounter the navy, I believe they would prefer to kill us together and then divide the spoils.¡± ¡°The Witch¡¯s treasure, the Witch¡¯s relics, sigh, treasures are always mesmerizing. Just a signal, and these navies dare to join our playground.¡± Carol put on her pirate hat, looking towards the distant Dagger with great interest, as if admiring a beautiful flower: ¡°Siren, if we engage the Dagger here, how long can we stay before they catch up?¡± Siren combed her long hair and said softly: ¡°One and a half minutes at most, only one and a half minutes. Once beyond this time, the hounds of the Blood Blade Pirate Group will arrive.¡± ¡°How about it, Granny, shall we board?¡± Aboard the Mermaid, everyone took out large swords, like hungry wolves. According to orders, they were not allowed to kill Chen Qi and the Flower Witch. Meaning, the best way for them to fight, was to get close to the Dagger in an instant, then leap aboard, making the youngsters of the Dagger feel terror, experience the fear of being arbitrarily tormented without the ability to fight back! ¡°You need not board!¡± Carol removed her outer coat, revealing her robust, wheat-colored skin, garnering everyone¡¯s admiration. Carol paid great attention to her physique, which even compared to Siren, could be considered sleek and fiery. However, as Carol tensed her muscles, the sleekness was quickly replaced by a sense of dominance. Spotted black runes spread across Carol¡¯s body, and snake-like veins and muscles protruded on her back. Her two arms revealed an iron color. Complex mechanical patterns, scalding steam, and furnace-like red began appearing on her arms. ¡°One and a half minutes, just me alone, is enough to capture the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch¡­¡± Granny was preparing to board herself! Everyone aboard the Mermaid swallowed hard. Atop the ocean, it had been a long time since Carol had unleashed her terror on these waters. No one spoke, only silently accepting the command. ¡°Full speed ahead! Toward the Dagger!¡± Then, amidst the storm, Carol channeled her Qi Power and bellowed toward the distant Dagger: ¡°Stand still!¡± Accompanied by immense Qi Power, Carol¡¯s voice boomed like thunder, piercing through the heavy rain, striking terror into everyone aboard the Dagger. And that fiery gaze was already fixed on Chen Qi and the Flower Witch! Carol¡ªa formidable heavyweight boss¡­ Chen Qi asked: ¡°Mad Wolf, according to the latest news, shouldn¡¯t it be the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s ships welcoming us?¡± Chen Qi once again activated Yu Huo around him. Mad Wolf Fenrir continued: ¡°I know, Black Hunter, the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s warships are already charging¡­ We need to hold out for at least one and a half minutes!¡± Holding out for one and a half minutes¡­ Chen Qi spat out a mouthful of vital energy. Carol counts as among the strongest mid-term bosses in the Crack Sea. In the original storyline of the Flower Witch, Flower Witch Fen was supposed to fight a battle against Granny Carol¡­ The outcome was that the Flower Witch barely withstood Carol¡¯s assault, surviving while, as a price, ninety-five percent of the crew on her ship perished! Will I be one of those crew members? Chen Qi¡¯s cells issued a mix of excitement and fear, for now, he too had become one of Carol¡¯s prey. The grand Mermaid, its hull gleaming from the rain, deck lights flickering in the darkness. The engine of the Mermaid roared at full power, like an enraged beast, emitting a deafening roar, cutting through the massive waves at an astonishing speed, directly targeting their Dagger! Engines to maximum speed! The Mermaid, a top-tier vessel, possessed incredibly powerful bursts of speed for short durations. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 296 - 227 Blooming in Blood_2 Chapter 296: Chapter 227 Blooming in Blood_2 Accompanied by several rolls of thunder and massive waves! The size of the Mermaid ship was a full four times that of Dagger, making the tiny Dagger appear pitifully small and helpless before it. Under the moonlight, the enormous shadow of the Mermaid ship loomed over Dagger like a mountain. The Mermaid ship had already approached the Dagger; a simple leap would enable the monstrous crew of the Mermaid ship to jump onto Dagger. On the deck, everyone looked up, their bodies trembling uncontrollably. ¡°Crazy Wolf! Crazy Wolf!¡± ¡°Hunter, save me!¡± ¡°What should we do¡­¡± A terrifying domineering presence weighed down on them, making it impossible for them to act. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð However, they were like ants on the ground, filled with fear at the approaching giant foot, yet unable to do anything. On the Dagger, Fenrir, the Crazy Wolf, was the first to react, roaring: ¡°Mr. Hunter, Miss Witch! Quickly, get on the lifeboat and escape immediately!¡± A Fourth Rank Legend was a raw dimension smashing strike to them! In the torrential rain, a black figure leapt from the Mermaid and with enormous Spiritual Power, smashed down powerfully. ¡°Activate the shield!!¡± On the Dagger, the Crazy Wolf roared with all his might. ¡°Boring!¡± In midair, Carol¡¯s Spiritual Power quickly condensed in her hands, a flash of bloodthirst in her eyes, followed by her fist burning with massive steam, slamming down forcefully! Boom! Like a mountain crushing down! The steel-strengthened Dagger was smashed into the sea! The entire protective shield shattered instantly like glass! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily. The Fourth Rank Legendary Spiritual Power entwining!! Along with the forbidden equipment from the Hammer Phase Fourth Rank Master, the Titan¡¯s Hand, plus the mechanical affinity, mechanical enhancement, and the pouring in of countless resources! Just a simple punch was sufficient to smash the protective shield that was harder than steel on the warship. Being a Transcendent of the Hammer Phase, yet also possessing the Qi Power¡¯s domineering aura¡­ Chen Qi could not help but sigh; even knowing that the Flower Witch had a brief method to deal with Carol, when he actually faced Carol, his body still trembled uncontrollably. Spiritual power, Qi Power, strength, speed, agility, reaction¡­ The immense disparity added up was like that between an elephant and an ant. ¡°Hahahaha!! Such a refreshing warm-up punch!¡± In the immense smoke, Carol stood at the bow of Dagger, looking down on everyone from above: ¡°Black Hunter and Flower Witch, if you obediently follow the Black Whale Group, one day in the future, you too can be as strong as me, viewing armored ships as mere dirt.¡± ¡°Only the Black Whale Group can lead you to defeat those decadent and cruel nobles on land, and only the Black Whale Group can let you experience the elegance beyond legends!¡± Carol adjusted her pirate hat and quietly extended her hand to Chen Qi: ¡°Gentlemen, this is my last bit of gentleness.¡± Chen Qi took a slight step back, looking over the sea, weighing his next plan in his mind. If he was on land, he had no way to escape from Carol¡¯s clutches. But this was the sea! Swimming towards the deep sea continuously could to some extent prevent Carol¡¯s pursuit. For most Transcendents of the Hammer Phase, the sea was typically a disadvantageous battlefield. Carol was no exception, comparatively weak in close combat on the sea compared to other Legends. However, this was the final plan, the plan without the Flower Witch¡­ Chen Qi silently took out the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Fenrir, the Crazy Wolf, picked up his nearly two-meter-long greatsword: ¡°Get lost! Old lady!! Even in death, I would not be your foot-slave!¡± With a boom, his entire body¡¯s Qi Power surged rapidly, and over his muscles, Qi Power fluttered like wolf fur in the wind. ¡°Qi Power Transformation! White Wolf Moon!¡± Behind the Crazy Wolf Fenrir, the image of a five-meter-tall white wolf gradually appeared, stirring up violent storms! The flowing Qi Power made the whole Dagger as if it was at the center of a whirlwind! ¡°Slash!¡± The Crazy Wolf roared, charging at Carol along with the white wolf. Accompanied by the sound of tearing, Crazy Wolf Fenrir unleashed a crescent-shaped, powerful Spiritual Power strike. Bang! However, facing the Crazy Wolf¡¯s slash, Carol simply extended her thumb and forefinger, lightly pinching Crazy Wolf¡¯s ten-centimeter-thick giant blade as if it were a piece of paper. Carol slightly lifted her head, her red wavy hair swaying in the sea breeze: ¡°Little dog, what are you stirring up?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Crazy Wolf Fenrir watched this scene in disbelief. He expected the old lady to be stronger than him. But he never imagined she was so much stronger! The gun master, adept in long-range combat, could block his proud killer move so effortlessly. In the moment the words fell, Carol¡¯s figure suddenly surged forward, clenching her right fist, striking like thunder, smashing down towards Fenrir¡¯s head. Boom! S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without the boost of Qi Power, just with sheer power, Fenrir¡¯s whole body was smashed into a deep crater in the steel deck. The terrifying impact instantly caused numerous cracks in the deck along with distortions at both ends. Just one punch stopped the Dagger from functioning and turned it into ocean garbage! ¡°You son of a¡­¡± The head of Crazy Wolf Fenrir had already been smashed into pieces and blood mixed with rainwater stained the deck red. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 297 - 227: Blooming in Blood_3 Chapter 297: Chapter 227: Blooming in Blood_3 With the collapse of the captain, the frantic Dagger suddenly became silent, the silence of death. ¡°Such brutality¡­¡± Chen Qi frowned. Aunt Carol, a consummate practitioner of gun combat, was superior to the majority of Third-tier Transcendents even in close quarters combat. Suddenly, a bright red petal, accompanied by a drop of rain, fell onto Chen Qi¡¯s face. ¡°Qi, fall back, then cease to think¡­¡± The Flower Witch Fen silently stepped forward, tossing aside her magic wand. Fen¡­ Chen Qi silently stepped back. Fen bit her left-hand finger, then extended her right hand, slowly reaching for the flower on her face, and then violently pulled it. The blood-stained stem of the flower was pulled from Fen¡¯s face, bit by bit. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð For those with the blood flower disease, the flower was a part of their life force. And life force, in schools primarily focused on Cup Phase or Floral Appearance, could serve as the fuel for release. A release powered by life force could, in a short span, even suppress a legendary Transcendent. This was also why the Flower Witch dared to traverse these seas. ¡°What is this???¡± Carol blinked and tilted her head curiously. The uprooted flower, along with the sea breeze, gently scattered, turning into petals in the storm. The Flower Witch sang softly: ¡°Floral Release. Blooms from blood.¡± With the chant, flowers began to sprout one after another on the skin of the Flower Witch. From the white buds to full-blown white flowers, they rapidly turned bright red and then, with the wind, became petals dancing in the sea breeze. How many years of life¡­ Chen Qi vaguely remembered, the release skill of the Flower Witch not only consumed a great deal of life but also led to physical frailty. Fen continued to pluck the flowers on her skin. Accompanied by raindrops and sea breeze, the bright red petals fell onto Carol¡¯s face. ¡°Wait¡­¡± Carol blinked silently. Without realizing it, she was already in the midst of a downpour of red petals!!! ¡°My perception¡­¡± Carol suddenly became alarmed; she hadn¡¯t dodged and her perception was fading. Even release skills are subject to absolute rank suppression! For Carol, the release of a Third-tier Transcendent was, at most, a slightly stronger skill! But now, she couldn¡¯t move, and as soon as she was touched by the flowers, an indescribable pain continuously burrowed into the surface of her skin! Something was wrong! This wasn¡¯t an ordinary release!! Steam engine! Heavy hammer! Carol¡¯s right arm emitted intensely hot steam and formed into a claw, rushing violently towards Fen! ¡°Come here! Little Witch!¡± ¡°Who allowed you to play tricks?¡± Carol grabbed Fen¡¯s head, violently dragging her to her side. However, the next instant, the Fen in her hands turned into petals, bright red petals¡­ What!! Illusions, the Domain of the mind¡­ Carol immediately pulled out a psychic syringe, injecting it into herself. However, as soon as the needle pierced her skin, blood gushed out and a bright red flower bloomed on her skin. Then her skin rapidly dulled, withered, and finally turned into something like soil! A flower growing from the wound, the loss of life force¡­ Carol was stunned, fear finally appearing in her once-confident eyes. She could feel her life fading away, permanently¡­ Illusions! Spiritual suppression! Flowers growing from wounds!!! This was no ordinary release! The Witch¡¯s release¡­ Carol¡¯s eyes shifted from mockery to anger, her gaze fiercely moving from Fen to Chen Qi! If she couldn¡¯t capture Fen, then she would go after the Black Hunter! This was the bloom from blood, the Witch¡¯s release skill¡­ Chen Qi extended his hand, feeling the petals in the wind. And at this moment, Fen silently appeared from among the petals: ¡°Qi, I, I¡­ have only ten seconds left, just ten seconds¡­ You must leave within ten seconds¡­¡± Ten seconds? Leave? sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the low growls of the creatures beneath his feet and the sound of the horn from the distant Blood ship¡­ Chen Qi looked up at the bewildered Carol, smiling faintly: ¡°Ten seconds is enough for a complete victory.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 298 - 228: Fen, Were Safe Now Chapter 298: Chapter 228: Fen, We¡¯re Safe Now Dense rain drops, carrying bloodied petals, struck everyone present. Fen failed to hear Chen Qi¡¯s words, the flowers on her body falling rapidly and forming a small sea of flowers on the deck. She gasped for air, her voice trembling, and even standing was an impossible feat for her. After all, the Flower Witch Fen had not yet completed her ascension, she was merely a frail Third-tier Transcendent. Flowers bloomed amidst blood, and with the Flower Witch¡¯s current strength, their persistence was but a fleeting moment. I can¡¯t, I mustn¡¯t stop¡­ Fen bit down on her teeth, struggling to stand, facing a Legend, any slight laxity, and the people on the Dagger would turn into splashes of blood. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze involuntarily drifted to the distance. On the distant horizon, a flag could be seen soaring amidst the storm, its ship¡¯s sleek hull slicing through the sea. The main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group from Red Maple Island! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Gunfire Queen and the captains of the Blood Blade Pirate Group were on that ship. But this didn¡¯t guarantee safety¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes reddened as he looked at Carol standing before him. The release of the Flower Witch carried three effects. First, perception reduction and pain transference; enemies within the rain of flowers would experience a significant drop in perception and would also feel the pain of the Flower Witch as she plucked the flowers from her body. Second, floral protection; the Flower Witch could create illusions to cover for her companions and use the flowers to absorb damage. Third, any enemy within the rain of flowers with exposed bleeding wounds would find blossoms that drain life force and strength blooming upon their wounds. An incredibly powerful release¡­ Behind Chen Qi, translucent tentacles twisted and expanded, with large volumes of air swirling around him. But even with the release and assistance from the Blood Blade Pirate Group, the current situation was still dire¡­ Gunfire Queen Carol was undoubtedly the sovereign of this sea region; even beneath the main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, she stood tall like a towering mountain. Although the ultimate outcome was victory, the key lay in the cost. And that cost was the life of the Flower Witch. Every second the Flower Witch persisted, her body weakened dramatically, and her injuries worsened by ten percent¡­ Ten seconds was not the limit for the Flower Witch. But after ten seconds, the life force the Flower Witch had overdrawn would increase exponentially. And from the current perspective, Chen Qi himself would also be part of the cost. Unless Carol could be dealt a substantive attack, a substantial injury, she would never easily give up. Chen Qi silently felt the sounds under his feet. Even Carol would fear the deep sea. Chen Qi took a deep breath, the tentacles of the Residual Fire Touch on his back twisting and bulging, becoming strong and forceful. Aboard the deck, the crew members picked up their weapons, looking towards Carol with horror, and at the mad wolf Fenrir at her feet¡ª Their boss still had a breath of life in him; as brothers, they wanted to save their captain! But in the face of absolute power, they couldn¡¯t even take a step forward. The gap between them could not be bridged by courage alone. Carol reached out her hand and violently plucked the flower from her neck: S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Hahaha! Witch! You really do surprise me, I understand why Father Whale wants you so badly!¡± The panic on Carol¡¯s face faded instantly, then turned into anger, the rage of someone high in the hierarchy of power. As a Legend, she had lost her life to the release! Even with Father Whale¡¯s orders, she would not let the Black Hunter and the Witch reach the Sea of Fog unscathed! Carol¡¯s body, on which blotchy black runes spread rapidly, exhaled clouds of steam from her mouth and nose. Her body was no longer merely flesh and blood; it was the embodiment of steel tendons and iron bones! Steam Heart! Scorching steam spread rapidly across the entire Dagger, pressing down on everyone like waves of molten lava. The people retreated continuously, their bodies hunched, some even kneeling on the spot. In front of them, Carol¡¯s figure became shockingly large, like a fire dragon that could swallow the sky. Without a doubt, the only outcome for getting close to Carol now was one. Carol¡¯s orange hair fluttered in the torrential rain. With just one glance, a simple breath! She could resolve everything! ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi breathed lightly and then asked: ¡°Fen, can your release protect me within ten seconds?¡± Fen bit her tongue, her mind overwhelmed by the pain of the blood flowers being plucked, her consciousness blurred as she looked at Chen Qi. ¡°Mhm¡­¡± She nodded with difficulty. Boom! At the moment the Flower Witch nodded, Carol stepped forward with force, creating a vast pit, breaking through the storm and petals to appear in front of Chen Qi. Her mechanical hand spread wide, transforming into a huge ghastly hand, surging towards Chen Qi¡¯s head, then violently grasped! This head rapidly turned into bright red petals! To generate an illusion the moment I launched an attack, huh¡­ Carol quickly turned aside, her gaze meeting with Chen Qi¡¯s. Carol¡¯s invincible body, the blotchy runes, those dragon-like eyes, and the two pistols at her waist¡ª Chen Qi¡¯s pupils contracted involuntarily, excitement, fear. Fourth Rank had been a prime focus of discussions on player forums¡­ Chen Qi understood Carol¡¯s attacks, moves, and even her weaknesses. As long as Carol, who had not activated ¡®gun master¡¯ mode, her attacks were incredibly monotonous; in essence, she was a monster with an off-the-charts panel. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 299 - 228: Fen, Were Safe Now_2 Chapter 299: Chapter 228: Fen, We¡¯re Safe Now_2 This feeling of facing a legend can be said to be quite awful. Seizing the gap, Chen Qi¡¯s legs suddenly exerted force, flashing behind Carol, aiming at her nape, then fiercely slashing a blade. Whoosh! Accompanied by a clang of the blade, heavy rain and petals fell on Chen Qi¡¯s face¡ª At Carol¡¯s nape, Chen Qi inflicted a slender wound. This tiny wound swiftly expanded, turned into a small sprout, grew into a little flower, until it became a blood-stained flower¡ª ¡°Hahaha! Hahaha!¡± Carol couldn¡¯t help but grin, laughing loudly, then she grasped the pistol at her waist. The effects of Fen¡¯s release! Beyond her imagination! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð In this state, she couldn¡¯t even capture the movements of the Black Hunter! This, however, excited Carol, excited her like never before. Only resisting prey is good prey. Once the flower release ends, everything will be reversed¡ª S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Like a towering mountain, Carol¡¯s toes lightly rotated, quietly turning around, gathering all her Qi Power, and launched a punch. The enormous force of the punch stirred up rolling waves! Empty again, huh? It seems that in a short time, I still can¡¯t adapt to the Flower Witch¡¯s release¡­ Carol laughed until behind her, a chilling sensation crept up. Chen Qi burst out with all his strength, the eight tentacles behind him like robust arms, fiercely grasping Carol¡¯s nape, shoulders, and legs. Yu Huo entwining! Huge amounts of translucent blue flames burst out from behind Chen Qi, continuously entwining around his arms. ¡°Chen¡­¡± Fen¡¯s eyes widened in a haze. Chen Qi actually dared to approach a legend. She fiercely bit her palm, pulling her release control to the limit! At this moment, Big Mama Carol couldn¡¯t help but be surprised, her lips revealing a mad smile. Above this vast sea and after a long time, no one dares to approach her! This Black Hunter had piqued her interest! Only three seconds of time¡ªall at once, Chen Qi¡¯s tentacles fiercely threw Carol into the air, then the eight semi-illusory tentacles gathered Qi Power. Two! Eight punches were launched simultaneously, like a massive compactor smashing Carol into the ocean! With a boom! A huge crater was smashed into the sea! ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡ª¡± Chen Qi gasped heavily, slowly moving forward, walking to the side of the ship, wiping the rainwater off his lips. The moment Carol was blasted from Dagger No., everyone fell into a brief silence, looking at Chen Qi incredulously. Above the sea, a legend is an unviolable existence, a symbol of absolute strength. Once, a shipwright from Dolphin Island merely bumped into Big Mama Carol in a tavern, and his family, his friends, vanished completely from the sea within a week, with no one daring to speak of it. In the midst of the storm, the Direwolf Fenrir slowly lifted his head: ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± ¡°Mr. Black Hunter!¡± The crowd was filled with shock amidst the storm, but facing the power of Carol and the threat of the Mermaid, they were speechless. Only Fen, still striving to maintain her release: ¡°Run¡­ you¡¯ll be killed, you¡¯ll be tortured, Big Mama won¡¯t let go of the men she sets her eyes on¡­¡± ¡°No need.¡± Chen Qi slowly crouched down, looking towards the turbulent sea, and calmly said: ¡°Reinforcements have already arrived, she won¡¯t dare to come up again.¡± ¡°Fen, you can stop now, continuing this way, you¡¯ll deplete your life force¡­¡± With the roaring of steam, the main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, the Blood Blade, had approached Dagger No. and began bombarding the Mermaid. On the Mermaid, Carol¡¯s numerous crew members still remained composed. On the Blood Blade, the crew shouted loudly: ¡°Everyone! Quickly board!!¡± Can we really stop? Fen staggered a couple of steps. Gurgle, gurgle¡ª Above the rolling sea surface, a large amount of steam continuously emerged. Below the seabed, Carol was entirely surrounded by seawater¡ª ¡°Ah, truly refreshing¡ª¡± Carol closed her eyes, the pain in her brain gradually vanishing. His attack actually knocked her out of the Flower Witch¡¯s release domain, exactly what she had in mind. As she left the attack range of the Flower Witch, Carol¡¯s mind became clearer, her senses slowly restored, and her pain disappeared bit by bit. Then, she slowly opened her eyes, extending her hand in the direction of Dagger No.¡ª Suddenly, a little dumpling, following the current, slowly drifted in front of her. Food? Bait? Carol reached out and held it in her hand. Forget it, it¡¯s not important¡ª Inside, Carol was excited to the extreme. Unlike other Transcendents, Carol could distinctly feel that Chen Qi was only a Second-order Transcendent. And yet a Second-order Transcendent dared to attack her! This reminded her of past events, when she robbed merchant ships in her youth, encountering the bodyguard Black Eyes! At that time, she was only a Third-order, but after fighting three Third-order Transcendents, she was pinned down by Black Eyes of the First Order, with a gun to her forehead. And that Black Eyes later joined the Black Whale Group, becoming a captain who was only interested in money, indifferent to women, and family. Since then, few people dared to take action against her while being two ranks lower than her! This was an insult, a naked insult! As one of the fiercest pirates under the Fourth Rank in these seas, men below her rank could only bow down to her. As the pirate captain of the Black Whale Group, she would not allow such a stain. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 300 - 228 Fen, We are Safe_3 Chapter 300: Chapter 228 Fen, We are Safe_3 Even if Whale Father valued Chen Qi¡¯s worth, even if she was injured, she still had to have Black Hunter kneel at her feet! ¡°Black Hunter!!!¡± Carol bellowed, fiercely clenching her fist, crushing the fish bait in her hand, and channeling her Qi Power. However, before she could exert her strength, a tentacle had already entwined her arm. Next, a shark bit into her head. More and more tentacles, sharp teeth, all biting at her. Carol blankly blinked. Why, in this sea area? Why were there so many mutated monsters appearing in the same place? Behind her, there were thousands of terrifying monsters slowly swimming toward her, and then with their bloody maws open wide, they slowly swam toward her¡ª Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Why? Why? Carol was shocked; she had roamed the seas for so many years and had never encountered such a peculiar situation. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Theoretically, this place was already on the edge of the mutated sea area; it simply couldn¡¯t have so many Sea Beasts¡ª It simply couldn¡¯t! Could it be¡­ It wasn¡¯t until the next second that Carol had a vague answer in her mind; a hand, black as charcoal, appeared before her eyes. She slowly turned her head and in the midst of countless shadows, a blue-colored flame was slowly burning within the sea. The Blue Beast had swum from the Navy Research Base to here¡ªCarol paused. The next second, the flame abruptly expanded, and more hands entwined Carol, slowly covering her head: ¡°The Black Whale¡¯s pirate¡­ give me the Deep Sea Fire¡­ and Hunter¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ Gurgle, gurgle¡ª ¡°Huh, Fen, I told you, it¡¯d be over in ten seconds.¡± Chen Qi crouched on the prow of Dagger Ship, tilting his head with a puzzled expression. Why hadn¡¯t Carol surfaced yet? In Chen Qi¡¯s plan, after the arrival of the Blood Blade Pirate Ship, the use of the Extraordinary Fish Bait and the plan to beat Carol to the seafloor would rapidly expand their advantage. The more dangerous the sea area, the greater his home field advantage. That meant, as long as the main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group took action, their odds of winning were very high. However, Chen Qi hadn¡¯t expected that his punch would actually send Carol straight to the sea bottom without any sign of movement. Even the Blood Blade of the Blood Blade Pirate Group hadn¡¯t been able to make a move. Something was off¡­ Chen Qi had a vague sense of foreboding, he clapped his hands and shouted toward the pirates on the Beauty Ship: ¡°You muscle-headed dogs on the ship, without your master, aren¡¯t you going to run away?¡± Mermaid Ship, with the Siren in charge of commanding, twitched at the corner of her mouth, clenched her teeth, and ordered the Mermaid Ship to turn about! But soon, the Blood Blade unleashed a fierce bombardment, blasting many of the Mermaid Ships¡¯ crew to pieces. People on the Dagger looked at Chen Qi, unsure how to express their feelings. Until a loud voice broke the silence. ¡°Sorry, we¡¯re late!¡± In the storm, the people on Blood Blade looked at the battered Dagger and slowly lowered the gangway: ¡°Everyone! Hurry up and get on board!¡± Uh¡­ Chen Qi stood up, patted his sore hand, ready to board Blood Blade. But the next second, two soft hands from behind, rested on his shoulders. In the storm, Fen, drenched in blood, staggered, relying on his blurred consciousness, leaned against his back. At this moment, most of the flowers on Fen¡¯s body had wilted, a torture for someone afflicted with blood flower disease. ¡°Fen¡­¡± Chen Qi felt the warmth on his back and spoke softly. The flowers blooming in blood, the massive loss of blood, had already pushed the Flower Witch to the edge of death. Facing Chen Qi¡¯s call, Fen had no response, just kept gasping for air. Chen Qi¡¯s back could feel Fen¡¯s intense heartbeat. Already delirious, unable to speak, his body also at the limit of its physical strength¡­ In the storm, Chen Qi let out a long sigh, slowly crouched down, and carefully carried Fen on his back: ¡°Fen, don¡¯t worry, we¡¯re going home.¡± ¡°Mhm¡­¡± Fen, with blurred consciousness, instinctively clung to Chen Qi. Chen Qi climbed the gangway of Blood Blade at a slow pace. On Blood Blade, Blade Lady, old Gail, and Little Red Riding Hood, looked at the blood-soaked Flower Witch, the staggered Fenrir, with concern. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 301 - 229: Above Legend Chapter 301: Chapter 229: Above Legend The torrential rain gradually lessened, and the scent of flower petals was gradually washed away by the rain. Chen Qi cradled the Flower Witch¡¯s legs with his hands and, carrying her on his back, boarded the Dagger, belonging to the Blood Blade Pirate Group. The crew shouted. ¡°We¡¯re saved.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget to bring the research materials from that abandoned naval base!¡± The Dagger¡¯s crew members moved the valuable items and documents aboard, scrambling hurriedly onto the main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. ¡°My crew! Where is the Gunfire Queen?¡± On the deck, a tall man lifted his axe, his robust voice booming across the sea. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze was involuntarily drawn to him. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The man¡¯s beard and hair were very thick, he wore simple but heavy armor, his face was scored with scars, his figure tall and straight, his shoulders broad, the whole person resembling a solid mountain. Veteran Gail, the Hammer of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, a Fourth Rank Blade Floral Appearance legend and a famously forgetful drunk, was one of the founders of the Blood Blade Pirate Group and a legendary mentor. Chen Qi remembered that this was a rather popular NPC. In his hands were not only multiple Blade Phase Skill Cards, but also some extremely powerful unique martial arts, like Overbearing Fist, Iron Head, Earth Axe, Drunken Fist, Earth Shield¡­ He was the combat instructor for the officers of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Every player who joined the Blood Blade Pirate Group and was promoted to officer had to be assessed by Gail. In player forums, if one wanted to master Fourth Rank Blade Release, Veteran Gail was one of the top mentors to go to. However, Veteran Gail had an extraordinarily poor memory and disliked participating in any combat strategy meetings. Veteran Gail was a martial artist devoted to his craft, preferring drinking and engaging in thrilling physical combat in the battlefield over discussing strategy in meetings. As a legend, he was undoubtedly one of the top combat forces in the Blood Blade Pirate Group and a reliable rock. When the crew saw Veteran Gail, a heavy stone in their hearts finally fell to rest. Seeing that no one responded, Veteran Gail cleared his throat and spoke again: ¡°Tell this old man, where is that damned Gunfire Queen, Madam Carol!? As long as I am here, I won¡¯t let her harm you!¡± Veteran Gail¡¯s voice was profoundly resonant, warming the hearts of all who heard it like a warm current. A crew member silently extended a finger, pointing towards a spot on the sea where bubbles were emerging: ¡°Just now, under the spell of the Flower Witch, the Black Hunter threw her into the sea. She hasn¡¯t come up yet; seems like she¡¯s drowning.¡± ¡°???¡± Even the battle-hardened Veteran Gail couldn¡¯t help but pause for a moment. Madam Carol was blown away? The pirate queen drowning? It was almost as strange as if the Black Ship Sea Dragon choked on water. Chen Qi explained: ¡°Mr. Gail, perhaps beneath these seas, there are strange things entwining Madam Carol.¡± Strange things, what strange things could hold down that old woman¡­ Gail, holding his long-handled axe, looked towards the sea area in question. There, in the murky waters, more and more bubbles continued to emerge. Bang! A mechanical arm suddenly burst from the surface of the water, heavily entwined with numerous tentacles. ¡°Carol¡¯s arm, those shadows below the sea, beneath the seabed, to think there are so many monsters, even below the tide. Even my experience is not enough¡­¡± Accompanied by breaths as steady as mountains, Veteran Gail¡¯s muscles tensed, he gripped his long-handled axe, and took a fierce step forward, his feet digging into the metal deck! Then, he violently threw his long-handled axe at the arm! The deck seemed unable to withstand the force, violently trembling! Accompanied by a smooth parabolic arc, a massive wave burst from afar! Following that, painful screams echoed! Chen Qi slowly turned around, looking towards that area of the sea. Huge amounts of blue flames burst from the sea, two charcoal-grey arms, and countless black tentacles firmly grasping Carol¡¯s neck and thighs, relentlessly dragging her deeper into the sea! Veteran Gail¡¯s pupils contracted, he said solemnly: ¡°The Blue Beast¡­¡± ¡°Without the items from the Deep Sea Hunter, and the Deep Sea Fire, I can¡¯t calm this creature down. However, it has been too long since I last contended with a monster of the sea.¡± Veteran Gail clenched his fist, feeling itchy, and stepped forward. In legends, although the Blue Beast is human, it is as terrifying as a wild beast. Lady of Blood sighed deeply: ¡°Gail, we need to leave as soon as possible. Even if we defeat the Blue Beast and Carol, our ships will be severely damaged, and in the end, we¡¯ll just become fodder for other forces.¡± Currently, because of the Land of Trial, adventurous forces were not limited to the Black Whale Group. Not long ago, they had encountered ships from the Ice Demon Pirate Group and the Bonfire Energy Company. As she spoke, the Lady of Blood frowned, her eyes full of sighs, looking at Chen Qi: ¡°Not only the Black Whale Group is eyeing the Flower Witch and the Black Hunter¡¯s ships. We must leave quickly.¡± Veteran Gail looked up and shouted: ¡°Return to course!!¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, the Lady of Blood wiped the rainwater from the corner of her eyes and said to Chen Qi: ¡°Thank you, everyone. I apologize deeply, the flames of war have already been ignited, and we could not arrive in time.¡± Suddenly, blood dripped down Chen Qi¡¯s black hair, trickling down his neck. It was the Flower Witch¡¯s blood. Chen Qi turned his head, looking at the Flower Witch resting on his shoulder. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 302 - 229: Above Legend_2 Chapter 302: Chapter 229: Above Legend_2 Her face was pale as paper, her lips had lost their color, and they were trembling slightly. Each breath she took seemed extraordinarily heavy, like a traveler who had walked through the desert for days without water, extremely weak, yet stubbornly clinging to the spark of life. Fen¡¯s breathing and heartbeat, once intense, were now steadily weakening. The situation looked grim¡­ Chen Qi inquired, ¡°Is there a doctor on board?¡± The Blood Lady nodded: ¡°I have some medical skills, please follow me.¡± Chen Qi, carrying Fen on his back, followed the Blood Lady, stepping over rainwater into the cabin of the Blood Blade vessel. ¡­ ¡­ Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Inside the medical room. Chen Qi carefully placed Fen from his back onto the couch and then gently onto the bed, wrapping her bleeding parts with bandages. ¡°Fen, relax, it¡¯s going to be okay¡­¡± Fen quietly lay on a clean bed, her body wrapped in soft bandages, her pale face and weak breathing still revealing the immense pain she was enduring. ¡°I apologize, Black Hunter, we, the Blood Blade Pirate Group, were unable to stop Carol¡­¡± The Blood Lady apologized while preparing a bowl of medicinal soup, and once it was at the right temperature, she used a spoon to pry open her lips and pour the medicine into the Flower Witch¡¯s body. Following that, she opened her hands wide, and a green Spiritual Power emerged from her fingertips, forming a faint green mist. Healing Technique! Amid the healing mist and the soup, the Flower Witch¡¯s breathing gradually stabilized, but the blood from the wound did not stop. The Blood Lady bit her lip: ¡°Black Hunter, I apologize, I cannot normally heal the Flower Witch¡¯s wounds with my abilities¡­¡± Why does the Blood Lady, as a Legend, seem so fond of apologizing¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and replied, Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Blood Blossom Disease, this disease increases the difficulty of healing wounds for the Flower Witch.¡± The Blood Lady¡¯s mouth fell open: ¡°Blood Blossom Disease?¡± The Flower Witch actually has such a rare disease! ¡°Can it be treated?¡± Chen Qi inquired. The Blood Lady lowered her head, pondering for a while: ¡°Blood Blossom Disease is extremely rare in Shell Country, it¡¯s my first encounter. Keeping her alive is not difficult, but full recovery might require rarer medicinal materials, which may take some time to procure.¡± Is that so¡­ Chen Qi nodded, touching Fen¡¯s feverish forehead. Fortunately, Fen¡¯s activation of ¡®release¡¯ wasn¡¯t long, and the injuries were still within a controllable range. Then, the Blood Lady emphasized again: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mr. Black Hunter, you were on your mission to the naval research abandoned base on our behalf, yet we couldn¡¯t get there in time¡­¡± Feeling guilty for the delayed rescue, the Blood Lady bowed slightly deeper, her blood-red long hair falling to the ground, her hand on her chest: ¡°Rest assured, Mr. Black Hunter, from now on, the Blood Blade Pirate Group won¡¯t fail their benefactors, we will do our utmost to ensure the Flower Witch¡¯s quick recovery.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded. The Blood Lady being such a legend, yet too gentle in her tone. However, it indeed was a good thing¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but feel joyful. After a series of events, the Flower Witch and the Blood Blade Pirate Group had once again become allies. But the price paid was also particularly heavy. Chen Qi lowered his head, looking towards Fen. To fully recover, the Flower Witch would still need at least ten days. Bang bang! Sounds of knocking came from outside the door! The Blood Lady covered the Flower Witch with a bedsheet, saying coldly: ¡°Come in.¡± A petite figure, along with a large figure, pushed open the door and entered the medical room. It was the veteran Gail, and Little Red Hood. ¡°Blood Lady, and Black Hunter, hello! I am a warrior of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, also once a navy!¡± After a brief introduction by veteran Gail, he patted Little Red Hood, signaling her to bow and thank them. Little Red Hood stalled for a moment, then bowed. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Mr. Gail, what¡¯s the situation outside the ship?¡± Veteran Gail replied in a deep voice: ¡°Rest assured, no vessel dares to enter within my arm¡¯s reach.¡± As he said this, veteran Gail looked towards the injured Flower Witch and sighed deeply: ¡°I am really sorry, it was our matter, yet you faced such grave danger.¡± Safe at last¡­ Chen Qi, feeling relieved, managed a smile and said: ¡°No, Fen and I were also going to the Land of Trial, it¡¯s very important for us as well.¡± ¡°No, if it weren¡¯t for you! With Fenrir, and those brats from Dagger, it would be impossible to even reach the naval discarded research land, let alone step into the Land of Trial!!!¡± Veteran Gail took a swig of strong liquor and sat down: ¡°Now, under the Crack Tide, our young people in the Blood Blade Pirate Group are really too cowardly, they can¡¯t even properly defend their own territory.¡± As he spoke, veteran Gail glanced at Little Red Hood beside him: ¡°Just like this little guy next to me, always causing trouble!! Someone confessed to her, and she beat them up!¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Little Red Hood clenched her fists, her face turning red, and she looked towards the Blood Lady. At that moment, the Blood Lady smiled slightly and asked: ¡°Gail, why are there so many pursuers now in this ocean? It¡¯s supposed to be just the naval base¡¯s research materials, not enough to draw the Bonfire Energy Hunter Group from Ionic Isle.¡± Currently, the warships near Red Maple Island, as well as over fifty ships! This involves more than five major forces! This has become a massive scale, even the collision of these ships could spark a major war. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 303 - 229: Above Legend_3 Chapter 303: Chapter 229: Above Legend_3 And the cause of all this, was the notification issued from the abandoned naval base! In the eyes of the Blood Empress, this notification didn¡¯t seem significant enough to provoke such competition among so many forces. Was the information held by the Flower Witch really that important? ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The venerable Gail spoke softly: ¡°The Witch¡¯s Land of Trial involves Occupation Cards related to Witches, plus there¡¯s the Flower Witch and the Black Hunter. It¡¯s not surprising that such a mix attracts numerous forces.¡± The Blood Empress nodded, her eyes reflecting curiosity. ¡°Besides that¡­¡± Pausing, the veteran Gail fell silent for a moment: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Legend is the peak for most Transcendents, and to surpass Legend, under the laws of the new era, one must become an edge hunter, serving at the frontiers of our world, resisting the monsters at the borders, and returning home in glory¡­ only then is it possible¡­ This is a thorny path where death is more certain than life. But in this world, surpassing Legend is not the only path.¡± Surpassing Legend¡­ Chen Qi also revealed a look of curiosity. Among players, Fourth Rank is the pinnacle, and the path beyond Legend usually lies only in the main storyline clues and in some unexplored Domains. Undoubtedly, the great main storyline of the Witch Sea also touches on this path. Of course, aside from this, there are also other more common ¡®paths¡¯. For example, organizations like the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group proclaim within their ranks that they hold certain methods to transform a person into a dragon, to elevate them beyond Legend and closer to the divine. Of course, most of these paths are ¡®bluffs¡¯. The veteran Gail continued: ¡°The Ice Witch is a Saint who stands above Legends, not an edge hunter, nor a noble-bred vessel, but she possesses a power comparable to that of a Demigod, known as the power of the Saint¡­ And in legend, the Ice Witch knew of a path that led beyond Legend, and she buried it within the Witch¡¯s Coffin, with the Witch¡¯s Trial Land being an important part of that legend. A real Witch¡¯s Trial Land, drawing such a great number of forces, is hardly a strange occurrence.¡± The old Gail reminisced about the past. The Ice Witch is a legend that truly appeared within the Witch Sea, and thus, to many Transcendent forces, the Witch¡¯s Trial Land is even more alluring than the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter. ¡°I see¡­¡± The Blood Empress nodded, then leaned closer to Chen Qi, inquisitively asking: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, regarding my commission, um¡­ that is, have you seen any trace of my husband, the Blood Emperor, in the Witch¡¯s Trial Land¡­¡± The moment the Blood Emperor was mentioned, the old Gail sharply exhaled a heavy breath: ¡°That good-for-nothing, we in the Blood Blade Pirate Group no longer have any use for him!!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be like that¡­¡± The Blood Empress clasped her hands together, her eyes filled with hope as she looked towards Chen Qi. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi blinked, glancing once more at the tense Little Red Riding Hood. Well¡­ According to what he currently knew. Firstly, Little Red Riding Hood was the Blade Witch. Secondly, the Occupation Card of the Blade Witch had been taken by the Blood Emperor. Blood Empress, your valiant husband might have already¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t quite know how to put it, coughed twice and replied: ¡°Madam, regarding this matter, you can ask Fenrir after he wakes up.¡± At that moment, the veteran Gail decisively interrupted: ¡°The Blood Blade Pirate Group, we don¡¯t need a coward who ran away! What we need is the powerful blood of the youth! Mr. Black Hunter, by the sound of your voice, you are quite young!!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why did it feel like the old Gail had completely given up on the Blood Emperor¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but frown. The old Gail carried on: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, as a reward, is there anything you want? As long as this old man can do it, you shall have it!!¡± With that, Gail downed a glass of wine and slapped his chest resoundingly. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 304 - 230: Uninvited Guest Chapter 304: Chapter 230: Uninvited Guest Chen Qi pondered carefully for a moment. As the most important NPC of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, old General Gail, being a legendary general, possessed considerably abundant resources. The most eye-catching of his resources should be the Blade Release ¡®Earth¡¯s Fury¡¯, an earth-shattering Blade Release capable of causing earthquakes and altering mountainous terrains! However, I am currently only a Second-order Transcendent, which is far too distant for me. Chen Qi glanced at the Blood Lady and then at Little Red Riding Hood. If I set aside some quirky options, the Skill Cards in General Gail¡¯s hands are enough for me to construct a small faction. Chen Qi remembered that in the strategy posts, General Gail seemed to have recommended three Skill Cards. After thinking for a bit, he answered: ¡°Qi Power Transformation, Steel Qi, plus one Blood Blade Pirate Group Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique Skill Card.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Hmm?¡± The moment General Gail heard the answer, he couldn¡¯t help but exhale a thick breath. Qi Power Transformation is a Skill that manipulates the flow of Qi Power and combines it with one¡¯s own strength to further sublimate the Qi Power; it is the core Skill of many high-end Qi Skills. Steel Qi, on the other hand, is a Skill that solidifies Qi Power into a fluid like steel, then entwines it around oneself to form a super-strong defense; when fully mastered, it can even form a permanent defense in its normal state. To practice this secret technique, besides the Skill Card, one would also need to train their breathing daily until their breath can blow off flagpoles, allowing bullets to continuously pummel their flesh! This is also the key for Qi Power users to dare to take bullets head-on. As for Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique, it is the most famous general Body Forging Skill of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, personally created by Gail of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Compared to traditional Body Forging Techniques, it is much more demanding; it aims to train every protruding joint of the body sharp like a blade, and every muscle as hard as steel! Of course, as a high-order Body Forging Skill, practicing it requires not only the knowledge from the Skill Card but also needs to be paired with the Blood Crystal Medicine from Blood Blade Pirate Group, plus tempering the body with scorching heat. After repeating this cycle hundreds or thousands of times, eventually, one¡¯s body becomes a sharp blade, extremely powerful in attack. The value of these three Skill Cards is already quite high, especially the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique; even the executives within the Blood Blade Pirate Group need to complete a major quest to obtain it. General Gail¡¯s eyes involuntarily settled on Chen Qi. If he were to choose three Skill Cards for the current Chen Qi, without a doubt, these would be the three Skill Cards. These three Skills working together can grant a Transcendent the physical strength to withstand Spiral Bullets in the shortest time possible! Though separated by a layer of tattered Hunter¡¯s Clothes, General Gail could still feel the strength and constitution of Chen Qi. General Gail said solemnly: ¡°Hunter, your eyes and Qi are already quite good, and even the quality of your body, at your current stage, can be considered powerful! The only thing you lack is purity!¡± Purity? Chen Qi considered the meaning. Simply put, it meant his physical talent was high enough, but he lacked sufficient training and combat experience. General Gail added: ¡°These three Skills will be quite challenging for you, especially the last one, Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique; its difficulty is beyond your imagination. Are you sure?¡± Chen Qi gradually calmed down, suppressing the fatigue in his body. Sigh¡­ Chen Qi glanced at the battered Fenrir. Different from the game, when he actually faced a Fourth Rank Legend, that overwhelming pressure almost spread through each of his cells. Only when he calmed down and the innate excitement and fear faded, he began to realize the terror of Carol. That breath, which could easily determine life or death. Although his growth rate in this world was already fast, in the tides of this sea, he was still too weak. If he could fully master these three Skills, along with Super Sensation and Blade Breathing Technique, he would possess a powerful body, keen senses, and a Blade Release, becoming a hexagonal warrior. Even at Second Rank, with this strength, he would be enough to confront a mid-level Third-order Transcendent! But in this vast sea, it was still far from enough¡­ He needed to be stronger, even stronger¡­ The current me, must also consider the Occupation Card for a Third-order Transcendent¡­ Chen Qi suppressed his complex thoughts and said resolutely: ¡°I¡¯ll take these three Skill Cards!¡± This young man¡­ General Gail was itching with excitement. If the other party weren¡¯t so mysterious, General Gail would have wanted to take Chen Qi as his apprentice just like he did with Little Red Riding Hood. ¡°No problem!¡± General Gail slapped his thigh and said to the Blood Lady: ¡°Blood Lady, give him these three Skill Cards!!¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± The Blood Lady hesitated for a moment, opened her backpack card, and took out the Skill Cards for Qi Power Transformation and Steel Qi. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, when she took out the third Skill Card, she hesitated again. ¡°Gail, this Skill Card was entrusted to me by my husband before he left; if he doesn¡¯t come back, I am to leave all the Skill Cards and Transcendent resources for his good brother, Fenrir, to help him become a Fourth Rank Legend!¡± Are you sure it¡¯s to help him¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s gaze towards Little Red Riding Hood turned contemplative. ¡°Fenrir? Fourth Rank, that kid is at least a decade away from becoming a Legend!¡± General Gail couldn¡¯t help but raise his voice: ¡°Now Fenrir is already crippled, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll figure something out later. Besides, I see that Fenrir has no intention of mastering the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique; rather, he seems to want to give his Skill Card to Little Red Riding Hood!¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 305 - 230 Uninvited Guest_2 Chapter 305: Chapter 230 Uninvited Guest_2 The Blood Lady bit her lip: ¡°But this is my husband¡¯s will¡­¡± Old General Gail roared: ¡°Forget the will! I think that bastard isn¡¯t dead at all, simply too cowardly, or he¡¯s done something big and doesn¡¯t dare to come back! Right, Red Hood!¡± Old General Gail sought his disciple Red Hood¡¯s opinion. Red Hood clenched his teeth and nodded vigorously: ¡°Perhaps, he has some unspeakable troubles¡­¡± His troubles are indeed quite substantial¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but comment inwardly. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Old General Gail exhaled a thick breath of heavy air: ¡°Troubles? I think he¡¯s probably been enticed by some noble¡¯s daughter and went off to enjoy his life.¡± Old General Gail shook his head. The Blood Emperor himself was an arrogant and reckless person, who liked to cause trouble everywhere and act on a whim. Although he was strong, he lacked steadiness and was extremely arrogant, messing around wherever he went; therefore, as a teacher, Old General Gail had always looked down on the Blood Emperor. The Blood Lady hesitated for a moment, then handed over three Skill Cards to Chen Qi. Chen Qi received the Skill Cards and gently touched them, feeling a matte texture. The back of these three cards all bore the pattern of a martial artist. They weren¡¯t native Skill Cards but modified ones that emphasized practicality. They had two characteristics, first, they focused more on versatility and anyone who mastered Qi Power could begin learning the skill. Second, they weakened the power of the Skill Card itself; relying solely on the Skill Card would only lead to a superficial understanding. They emphasized personal training more, and in comparison to other Skill Cards, they caused less cognitive overload. Currently, Chen Qi¡¯s frequency of using Skill Cards had reached a quite severe level. Transcendents who adhered to the Book Phase had a stronger ability to assimilate Skill Cards. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And he was not a Transcendent who followed the Book Phase path, so he couldn¡¯t forcefully assimilate multiple Skill Cards. If he used a few more Skill Cards, he might even turn into a madman covered with runes all over his body, his brain filled with gibberish, always learning, learning in madness. These Skill Cards, which focused on personal training, were undoubtedly good news for him. ¡°Thank you very much.¡± Chen Qi gave a gentle pinch with his fingers and assimilated them one by one. [You have mastered the knowledge of Qi Power Transformation.] [You have mastered the knowledge of Steel Qi.] [You have mastered the knowledge of Blade Casting Severance Technique.] ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi closed his eyes and felt the knowledge in his brain. Compared to other Skill Cards, the infusion of these Skill Cards was much more tranquil. It was like a person sitting alone in a quiet library and calmly finishing three books. I¡¯ve fully comprehended it¡­ Chen Qi slowly opened his eyes and circulated his Qi Power a little. Old General Gail stroked his large beard: ¡°Hunter, on our Blood Blade ship, we have specialized areas for practicing martial techniques! You¡¯re welcome anytime!¡± ¡°Our Blood Blade ship¡¯s Red Hood has also recently advanced to the Third Rank! In terms of talent, he is definitely considered number one around here! He can be your sparring partner!¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi asked: ¡°By the way, do you two happen to have a Third Rank Lamp Phase Occupation Card? I feel my craft is strong enough, and I am about ready to advance.¡± ¡°Advancing, Lamp Phase Occupation Card¡­¡± Old General Gail fell silent for a moment and then replied: ¡°The Third Rank Lamp Phase occupation is only that of a helmsman in our Blood Blade Pirate Group, I don¡¯t think I have one¡­¡± The Blood Lady also shook her head: ¡°Sorry, our Blood Blade Pirate Group currently doesn¡¯t have a stock of Lamp Phase Occupation Cards, these kinds of cards are truly too rare.¡± This prodigy is Second-tier? Red Hood raised an eyebrow and managed to stifle the urge to make a retort. Don¡¯t have it¡­ Chen Qi frowned. In Shell Country, acquiring a Lamp Phase Occupation Card was indeed much harder. If he did not reach the Third Rank soon, he could very likely be captured by the Black Whale Group, and Fen might even be implicated in the end. At that moment, Old General Gail slapped his thigh: ¡°Don¡¯t worry! It¡¯s just a Third Rank Occupation Card; if worst comes to worst, our Blood Blade Pirate Group can put some pressure on the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau and the White Dove Newspaper! Make them hand over the Lamp Phase Skill Card willingly!¡± Attack the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau and the White Dove Newspaper, two neutral organizations! The Blood Lady waved her hands anxiously: ¡°Gail, calm down, if we anger them, our Blood Blade Pirate Group will perish in this war.¡± The White Dove Newspaper and Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, two Lamp Phase organizations, their main focus was on peace, one only responsible for investigating relics, the other just for reporting news! If they were to be provoked, the consequences were unimaginable! The Blood Lady¡¯s eyes brimmed with tears, trying to stop Gail¡¯s rash actions. Old General Gail took a swallow of his drink and paused. After pondering for a moment, Chen Qi slowly raised his head: ¡°Thank you all for your help, but, I should be able to handle this matter¡­¡± Chen Qi could think of several very reliable sources to obtain the Lamp Phase Occupation Card. The White Dove Newspaper, and the icy demons from the pirate group¡­ Without a doubt, the Witch¡¯s Land of Trial could attract both organizations. An hour later, after confirming that Fen was fine, Chen Qi went to the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s martial training ground to begin practicing the breath technique¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Unbeknownst to him, five days passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Qi was alone in the Blood Blade¡¯s training room, practicing the Blood Blade Breathing Method, as well as Qi Power Transformation. Chen Qi took a deep breath, and from his mouth and nose, he slowly exhaled a dense red breath. The Blade Breathing Technique was even harder to master than Chen Qi had imagined. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 306 - 230 Uninvited Guest_3 Chapter 306: Chapter 230 Uninvited Guest_3 Many breathing techniques focus on the coordination of the body. However, the Blade Breathing Technique is different; it emphasizes the explosive power of the body, turning the body¡¯s Qi Power into a blade during each breath! This breathing technique is extremely aggressive, filled with a strong sense of ferocity, and even influences Chen Qi¡¯s fighting style. The Blade Breathing Technique could even evoke a violent mood in practitioners during combat, fortunately, the skill, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, could neutralize this restless power in battle. [You have initially mastered the Blade Breathing Technique, power +5¡­] Following that, Chen Qi slowly adjusted the flow of his bright red Qi Power, which gradually began entwining around the tentacles of Yu Huo¡¯s hand, forming loop after loop! A scorching, searing, numbing sensation slowly spread throughout his body as Chen Qi took a step forward and looked towards the huge stone statue in the training room. The statue of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, with a body comparable to a Second-tier Cup-shaped Transcendent, weighed over five tons! Accompanied by the sound of his heartbeat, Chen Qi clenched his right hand into a curved fist, and the eight tentacles behind him gradually bent, assuming the posture of curved fists! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Finally, in a moment of breath, the bright red Qi Power instantly transformed into dozens of scalding circular blades, sharply contracted, turning the eight tentacles into spinning drills! Qi Power Transformation. Spiral Drill!! Boom! Accompanied by a piercing sonic boom! The eight spiral drills and Chen Qi¡¯s fist shot out together, The drills activated violently, smashing into the statue with unstoppable force, reducing it to rubble! Crash! Instantly, numerous fragments flew around the training room! ¡°Whew¡ª¡ª¡± The fierceness in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes gradually diminished as a special prompt appeared before him. [You have initially mastered Qi Power Transformation, able to proficiently control the magnitude and flow of Qi Power.] He had finally gained some mastery¡­ Chen Qi exhaled deeply, picking up a newspaper. The move he had just performed was based on a Cup Phase technique, combined with Qi Power Transformation. The result turned out surprisingly well, time for a rest¡­ Chen Qi stood by the wall, reflecting on the recent events. The condition of the Flower Witch was worse than he had anticipated, her Blood Flower disease causing her injuries to worsen. Without medicine, Fen might still need to lie down for another month. In these days, besides taking care of Fen, he devoted all his energy to practicing his skills. Now, Chen Qi could clearly feel that he was capable of confronting a Third-order Transcendent. However, even the strongest Second-tier is still Second-tier. Chen Qi slowly unfolded the White Dove Times. #Black Hunter and Flower Witch stir up the waves of Witch Sea!# #The Black Whale Group declares war! The mysterious disappearance of the Gunfire Queen!# The newspaper detailed the events occurring in the Witch Sea, and following these events, his and the Flower Witch¡¯s bounty had reached a terrifying fifty million Shell Coins! Fifty million Shell Coins, that was the price of many top Third-tier Transcendents. Keep in mind, back in the day, the bounty for the young Carol, Gail, topped out at thirty million Shell Coins. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Due to this matter, the Blood Blade Pirate Group had recently endured frenzied attacks. Beyond that, there was the declaration of war from the Black Whale Group. Following the disappearance of Grandma Carol, the Black Whale Group issued a war forecast, stating that if the Blood Blade Pirate Group didn¡¯t hand over the Flower Witch and him, they would pay a dire price. Apart from the Black Whale Group, other forces also eagerly eyed Chen Qi and the Flower Witch. Chen Qi shook his head, staying aboard the main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was not a good option. Wondering when the protective shield of my Ghost Ship was going to be completed¡­ Chen Qi silently thought. Knock knock! Suddenly, Chen Qi heard a crisp knock on the door. ¡°Come in.¡± Chen Qi quietly said, turning around. ¡°As you wish, guest.¡± A person dressed in the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s naval uniform slowly pushed the door open, then closed it behind them. ¡°Guest?¡± A female¡¯s voice? Chen Qi slowly turned back, his resting heart inevitably accelerated again. Nobody on the Blood Blade Pirate Group would call him guest. It seemed a good opportunity for practice had arrived¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s languid eight tentacles stood up again, igniting in a semi-transparent phantom flame. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 307 - 231: The Mysterious Merchant Who Explodes Gold Coins Chapter 307: Chapter 231: The Mysterious Merchant Who Explodes Gold Coins Black waterproof boots slowly stepped over the threshold of the dojo. ¡°Guest, hello!¡± The golden-haired woman in front of him took off her hat, placed it on her chest, and bowed gently. In the span of a breath, Chen Qi scanned her from head to toe. She was wearing the standard uniform of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, a standard golden ponytail, a white shirt and loose red pants, and she had a curved saber at her waist, making her look very upright. Chen Qi¡¯s intuition faintly noticed spiritual power lines at her jaw, much like the stitches from sewing. The human-skin mask that was disguising her, her spiritual power field was like a great tree, the spiritual power field of a Third-order Transcendent. Who exactly was she? A wave of doubts rose in Chen Qi¡¯s heart. The place he was currently at was one of the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s main ships, the Blood Blade, located near Red Maple Island. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð On the main ship, there were many patrolling crew members as well as many powerful Third-order Transcendents. A normal Third-order Transcendent trying to infiltrate this place would be as difficult as streaking around a busy street undetected. In other words, she was either an insider of the Blood Blade Pirate Group or a Transcendent with extremely strong stealth abilities. Or perhaps, she was both¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s Residual Fire Touch stirred slightly. If she was an ally, then the easiest way would have been to enter Red Maple Island first, then board the Blood Blade and finally sneak in here while the guards weren¡¯t paying attention. At this moment, the golden-haired woman showed her white teeth and said: ¡°Guest, it¡¯s our first meeting. I¡¯m a merchant, here to sell some interesting information! And this will only cost you a friendly price of one hundred thousand Shell Coins!¡± A merchant, a Transcendent of the shell phase? Chen Qi¡¯s expression remained unaltered, his emotions exceptionally stable, as he spoke slowly: ¡°One hundred thousand Shell Coins is too expensive, Miss Merchant.¡± Chen Qi looked her straight in the eye: ¡°What if I beat you up, could the first piece of information be free?¡± ¡°Oh? Beat me up?¡± The golden-haired woman tilted her head slightly, her lips curving into a disdainful yet playful smirk: ¡°You¡¯ve fooled others, but you can¡¯t fool a professional information dealer, Black Hunter. You have some skills, but don¡¯t be too arrogant! In this ocean, there are legendary people, not just you! Although you and the Witch have a better relationship, that doesn¡¯t mean your strength is comparable to hers.¡± Her intuition was enough to discern my rank, and in their eyes, I was but an appendage to the Witch. Shell phase, coupled with worship for the Witch, and a relatively good relationship with the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡­ Chen Qi pondered, quickly arriving at an answer. The Ice Witch Pirate Group! And as an information broker, not to mention her opening gambit¡­ Her identity was most likely that of the second-in-command of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, the traveling merchant Jin Li. Someone arrogant but quick to yield¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and directly exposed her identity: ¡°Ice Witch Pirate Group¡¯s Jin Li, I know of you, which is why I wanted to give it a try.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Jin Li clearly hesitated for a moment, as an information dealer, to be called out on her identity upon first meeting. And yet, knowing her identity, I still dared to challenge her to a fight! Jin Li, as a Transcendent who steadfastly adhered to the shell and Lamp Phases and traveled everywhere, had been injured, killed, and defeated, but never cowered! Jin Li silently stepped forward, making a welcoming gesture: ¡°Fine, if you can beat me! I can give you a piece of information worth one hundred thousand Shell Coins for free! But by the same token, if you lose, you owe me one hundred thousand Shell Coins!¡± With the hissing of the air, Jin Li¡¯s spiritual power field suddenly expanded, growing from a small tree three meters high to a large tree five meters high in an instant! Chen Qi formed the starting pose for a punch, recalling the Transcendent¡¯s information. If the big boss of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, Palu, worked hard every day, then Jin Li, the major merchant, was the opposite of Palu, a typical deceiver. Jin Li, a Fourth Rank Legend, a traveling merchant, with shell and Lamp Phases, was a very special Legend. She had numerous nicknames, the Mysterious Merchant, Super Swindler, Lifeline, the Easiest Legend to Kill, King of Gold Coins, Female Merchant, and King of the Heart¡­ Although her combat power was not strong among Fourth Rank Legends, she had a very powerful ability: Survival! Her traveling merchant possessed three divine skills, first, the Merchant¡¯s Journey, which allowed Jin Li to teleport randomly within an exceedingly large area to a place ¡°with good business,¡± and the skill could even ignore spatial limitations. Thus, in many dangerous cracks, one could see Jin Li breaking through the rank restrictions of the crack, appearing out of nowhere, and then, carrying a large backpack, peddling equipment and items to adventurers within the crack. Therefore, Jin Li was also known as the most incredible Mysterious Merchant among the player forums. Of course, as the queen of deception, her prices were at least five times the original value of the items! Second, Super Currency, which was a high-order skill of shell phase Transcendents, simply put, was the ability to acquire a special currency by completing tasks and then use it to enter a special store to exchange for unique items. In this store, there were all kinds of items. If the Transcendent also possessed a special Dice Phase item, they could even directly purchase a Fourth Rank Legend¡¯s Occupation Card in that store. Third, the Supreme Adventurer, the Transcendent could create a clone for their own travel by ¡®reducing their own strength¡¯ and ¡®a large amount of Gold Coins,¡¯ and set a resurrection point. COMMENT 0 comment S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 308 - 231 Mysterious Merchant Who Explodes Gold Coins_2 Chapter 308: Chapter 231 Mysterious Merchant Who Explodes Gold Coins_2 Once the clone dies, the Transcendent immediately resurrects at the original point. This ability means that the Transcendent can be fearless and full of courage during an adventure, making all sorts of bold attempts! S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As a Legend, even ¡°reducing her own strength,¡± Jin Li still possessed the considerable power of a Third Rank. Of course, as everyone knows, many mystical merchants can be beaten up! Jin Li was no exception. If in the crack, you defeat Jin Li, who¡¯s a special shell-Phase Transcendent, she¡¯ll explode into a million worth of Shell Coins in a wailing cry, along with a random high-value item! Therefore, actually, Chen Qi had done a bit of research on bursting down Jin Li. He had only killed her a few hundred times, with my current strength, defeating Jin Li in front of me should not be a problem¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eight entwining tentacles behind him twisted, becoming incomparably stiff once again, then turned into curved fists. Jin Li, having her identity exposed, dropped the act, taunting: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Little Black Hunter! Today, I¡¯ll let you witness what a master is! I¡¯ll make Miss Witch realize that I am her greatest future asset!¡± Boom! Jin Li¡¯s five steel-cord-like fingers clenched into a fist. Then, accompanying a sonic boom, Jin Li¡¯s figure rapidly swept across, charging forward! Qi Power. Steel Wind Fist! Bang! Chen Qi didn¡¯t dodge, directly bending his arm to block, with strong dark Qi Power entwining on his forearm. Although currently, he had yet to master Steel Qi, but Qi Power Transformation, coupled with the knowledge of Shadow Armor, had already formed a strong defense! Jin Li¡¯s Steel Wind Fist had speed but lacked power! Bang! The Steel Wind Fist was like hitting a hard rock. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Chen Qi scoffed. ¡°You will pay the price!¡± Jin Li¡¯s mouth curved up, immediately stepping back. ¡°Then, the second move!¡± Following that, Jin Li spread her hands, and two small mouths full of gold teeth appeared in her palms, constantly opening and closing. Backpack card transplantation surgery. Mouth in hand, a major surgery worth more than five million Shell Coins. Simply put, it¡¯s using one¡¯s own body as a space to store backpack cards and is connected to consciousness, to achieve the simplest ¡®object manifestation technique.¡¯ Soon after, a large amount of thousand-denomination banknotes spewed out from the small mouths. Then, Jin Li opened her hands, grabbed a large amount of Shell Coins, and fiercely stuffed them into her mouth. Like drinking water, the vast amount of Shell Coins were rapidly absorbed into Jin Li¡¯s body. ¡°One hundred thousand Shell Coins! Body enhancement. Release!¡± The Third Rank Shell Phase¡¯s divine technique, Money Conversion! Turns the universally accepted currency recognized by society into one¡¯s own strength! Accompanying a thunderous roar, Jin Li¡¯s body surfaced with numerous money runes, her strength and speed also enhanced by fifty percent in an instant. The very next moment, Jin Li dashed like lightning to Chen Qi¡¯s back and swung out a punch: ¡°Fifty thousand Shell Coins! Gold Coin Punch!¡± Flank! The light of money shone from Jin Li¡¯s fist! Jin Li¡¯s mouth turned up, but suddenly, she discovered that Chen Qi¡¯s Residual Fire Touch on his back could also defend! Whoosh! A semi-illusory tentacle rapidly entwined around Jin Li¡¯s small fist, with Qi Power, it withstood this strike firmly. ¡°!!!¡± This is possible?¡­ Jin Li was momentarily stunned, her flanking tactic utterly useless. This person has a few too many hands on him! Boom! Boom! Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, his expression impassive as he commanded the tentacles behind him, launching two heavy punches that landed squarely on Jin Li¡¯s abdomen. ¡°Puh¡ª¡± Jin Li¡¯s abdomen caved in instantly, and she couldn¡¯t help but spit out a mouthful of thick blood. ¡°Hunter, you¡¯ve got a bit of skill¡­¡± Jin Li could no longer endure it, clenching her blood-stained teeth, she bravely said: ¡°Five hundred thousand Shell Coins! King of Fist. No-breathing Meteor Fist!¡± In that moment, a tremendous amount of ten-thousand denomination Shell Coins burst from Jin Li¡¯s palms, which she then swallowed down her mouth at a very fast rate! The very next second! Money runes emerged all over Jin Li¡¯s body, and like a balloon, her height quickly grew from one point seven meters to two meters! Her muscles also expanded fiercely! No-breathing Meteor Fist! It was Jin Li¡¯s signature move! Simply put, it¡¯s about maximizing the speed of the fists, launching hundreds of punches in the space of a breath! It¡¯s a terrifying technique that is fast, accurate, and ruthless! Even Second-tier Blade Phase Transcendents would struggle to withstand this move! ¡°Kid! Let you feel the supreme power of money!!¡± Jin Li, having failed two successive moves, now attacked in fury! In an instant, Jin Li¡¯s fists moved as fast as lightning, delivering hundreds of punches! Whew¡­ Chen Qi also didn¡¯t hesitate, activating his Spiritual Power, operating the Residual Fire Touch beneath his clothes! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The two exchanged blows without any attempt to dodge, clashing fists head-on! Trade blows with me? Little brat? Jin Li swiftly increased her flurry of punches. Bang! The next moment, to Jin Li¡¯s surprise, a fist suddenly struck her cheek, knocking out her front teeth. Her mask was smashed at that instant, revealing blue eyes and blonde twin-tails! Why! Why could her famously quick fists be blocked! Jin Li was bewildered for a moment. Could a Second-order Transcendent¡¯s agility truly surpass her 500,000 Shell Coins move! This move, worth a whopping five hundred thousand! Chen Qi, his face expressionless, continued punching. His agility indeed could not defeat Jin Li¡¯s piercing punches. But his advantage was his extra appendages! After a brief practice, Chen Qi had already manipulated the Residual Fire Touch, spreading two arms ablaze with fire. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 309 - 231: The Mysterious Merchant Who Explodes Gold Coins_3 Chapter 309: Chapter 231: The Mysterious Merchant Who Explodes Gold Coins_3 With the eight tentacles of Residual Fire Touch and his own two hands, He had a total of twelve hands! ¡°No matter how fast you train your two hands, can you match my twelve hands?¡± Just like in the strategy, those fifty thousand moves of the opponent, apart from the punching speed, were useless¡­ Chen Qi no longer hesitated, exhaling a mouthful of red vapor. Blade Breathing Technique! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Hundreds of fists fiercely smashed into Jin Li¡¯s body, creating several crimson craters in her flesh. Jin Li¡¯s white overcoat was quickly saturated with fresh red. ¡°It¡¯s over!¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð After floating the opponent in mid-air, Chen Qi¡¯s right hand and one of the Residual Fire Touch grabbed the opponent¡¯s right shin, like grabbing a control rag¡ª Then, he smashed it down hard! S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! Accompanied by cracks in the ground, Jin Li stared blankly at the ceiling. ¡°Ah¡­¡± This series of battles took no more than ten seconds. I¡¯ve lost, and also lost six hundred fifty thousand coins¡­ A strong pain shot through Jin Li¡¯s head, and her body felt shattered. Although she couldn¡¯t beat many powerful third-tier Transcendents, she never imagined that one day, she would be defeated by a second-order Transcendent! If the fight continued, her body would burst open, turning into a million Shell Coins! Is this one of the Witch¡¯s people¡­ Jin Li dragged her half-crippled body to stand up with difficulty. Jin Li put on her round-frame glasses, tore off the outer layer of clothing, and revealed her most common attire. Twin tails, wearing gold-rimmed round glasses, and a coat full of belts. The attire of a sly merchant with twin tails. Good hand feel¡­ Chen Qi felt the residual warmth in his fists and the burning sensation within his body. This form of Jin Li already possessed third-tier strength. Being able to reach this point proved that he now fully qualified to contend with third-order Transcendents. That was satisfying¡­ Chen Qi allowed the Residual Fire Touch and all the Qi Power within his body to slowly dissipate, then asked: ¡°So, great merchant Jin Li, do you have any important information?¡± Jin Li spat a mouthful of blood, glaring at Chen Qi defiantly. Although unaccepting of her defeat, as a shell-based Transcendent, she still maintained the integrity expected of her. Jin Li spat out a blood-stained tooth: ¡°I have important news about the Black Whale Group and the Witch, Miss! They told me this information can only be shared with you!¡± The Blood Blade Pirate Group, being a pirate group in pursuit of Witch relics, many people naturally had a fondness for the Witch. Like the Jin Li before him¡­ Chen Qi faintly remembered that the great merchant Jin Li was known as a fanatic fan of the Witch. Apart from the leader Palu, there were very few normal individuals within the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Therefore, Chen Qi didn¡¯t have to worry about being deceived by the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chen Qi blew on his hot fist: ¡°What news?¡± Jin Li shook her dizzy head and silently pulled out a photograph from her hand: ¡°This matter, I¡¯ve already informed the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Five days after the failure of the action in the Land of Trial, due to the disappearance of the general Carol, the Black Whale Group retreated step by step, besieged repeatedly by the navy and the Hunter Group¡­ ¡°It can be said, because of Carol¡¯s disappearance, the Black Whale Group suffered losses exceeding one billion Shell Coins! This is the shame of the Black Whale Group!¡± The disappearance of Carol¡­ Chen Qi exhaled thoughtfully. Legendary Transcendents already represented absolute regional power on their own. Their disappearance significantly disrupted the power balance in the Crack Sea and triggered a series of reactions. In the absence of Carol, some independent Hunter Groups even dared to attack the Black Whale Group. Jin Li continued: ¡°Therefore, the Black Whale Group held an early cadre meeting! Asking all cadres of the Crack Sea to return! ¡°Moreover, according to this merchant¡¯s news, they also appointed a new member, responsible for apprehending the Witch!¡± As she said this, Jin Li handed a photograph to Chen Qi: ¡°This is a photo I risked my life to buy from a journalist at the White Dove Newspaper.¡± Chen Qi took the photograph. In the photo, the cadres of the Black Whale Group gathered together, boarding ships amidst a foggy scene. They were all big shots¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel excited, spotting many long-established bosses of the Witch Sea in the photo. Chaotic Matthew, Mountain of Flesh Captain, Fierce Bird, Thor¡­ Jin Li went on: ¡°According to the information I bought, the guy in the bottom left corner will temporarily take over the Mermaid, becoming the new captain of the Mermaid, and very likely, in charge of the operation to hunt you down.¡± Bottom left corner? Hunting us down? Chen Qi looked at the photo¡¯s bottom left corner. In the bottom left corner, there was a blurry, pitch-black raven¡¯s head. A strong feeling of familiarity¡­ Chen Qi blinked. Little Raven? Becoming the temporary captain of the Mermaid? Wait, does this mean? Little Raven¡¯s getting promoted again? ¡°How is this guy¡¯s status rising so quickly?¡± Chen Qi touched his forehead. Little Raven¡¯s rapid rise in status had greatly exceeded his expectations. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 310 - 232 Mist Sea Chapter 310: Chapter 232 Mist Sea Chen Qi touched his forehead, pondering carefully. The little raven had completed the Dream Beast¡¯s task, a distinguished major accomplishment. And the mermaid ship captain Carol went missing¡­ These two events intertwined, making the little raven becoming the temporary captain of the mermaid ship not an unfounded speculation. If pressed, I can claim some credit for the little raven¡¯s rise to captainship¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. However, the little raven¡¯s combat prowess among third-tier Transcendents wasn¡¯t strong, and to become the true captain of the mermaid ship, to rise to the level of a pirate queen like Carol, was still a very distant journey¡­ But judging solely by the composition of this photo, the situation didn¡¯t bode well for Chen Qi. More than fifty Black Whale Group executives had boarded the ship bound for the Sea of Fog, and that was certainly not good news. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze was shadowy as he looked at Jin Li. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð At this moment, Jin Li had changed her attire; she had torn off the tight outer layer of her naval uniform, letting her two long ponytails fall naturally, revealing her graceful figure, and finally donned a gold cap emblazoned with a coin symbol, carrying a super squirrel giant backpack on her back. This familiar sensation¡­ Chen Qi felt an urge to spend money. A gold money cap and an oversized backpack were standard accessories for a traveling merchant. Jin Li swallowed the blood in her mouth, then turned her head and gave Chen Qi a faint smile. In that instant, her glasses reflected two large coin symbols. During the recent battle, Jin Li had lost a total of one hundred thousand in intelligence fees, one hundred thousand for bodily enhancement, fifty thousand for Gold Coin punch, and five hundred thousand for rapid jab! All together, that amounted to a staggering seven hundred and fifty thousand Shell Coins! As a major merchant, it was a disgrace in Jin Li¡¯s creed to be swindled by someone she met for the first time. The money she had lost, she would definitely earn back! Jin Li swallowed and with narrowed eyes, expertly clasped her hands together to reveal an ingratiating smile: ¡°Dear customer, how about it? My intelligence was good, wasn¡¯t it? Are you satisfied?¡± What a swift change of face¡­ Chen Qi was astonished by her speed in switching roles. Just a moment ago, Jin Li had a mocking expression, as if she was about to explode with rage. After being beaten, she instantly switched back to merchant mode. Indeed, she was one of the most craven Legends. Jin Li had a delicate face, a tall figure, and round-framed gold glasses that, when she was silent, lent her an air of a literary young girl¡¯s beauty. But her expressions were typically limited to two modes, a mocking one and that of a conniving merchant. Jin Li rubbed her hands together: ¡°Dear customer, you truly are one of the Witch¡¯s people, with merely a second-tier Spiritual Power field, yet your strength is exceptionally strong, which impresses even a merchant like me¡­ ¡°However, aren¡¯t you curious why the Black Whale Group executives have gathered here? Besides the Witch, what else could attract the Black Whale Group¡¯s people to assemble together?¡± ¡°This is vital information about the Black Whale Group. It¡¯s only three hundred thousand Shell Coins! No, customer, considering how many you have on hand, I¡¯ll just charge you one hundred thousand Shell Coins!¡± Jin Li¡¯s eyes sparkled with gold as she extended her index finger, making a large ¡®one¡¯ gesture towards Chen Qi. The Black Whale Group¡¯s main purpose¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment. Undoubtedly, capturing the Flower Witch was one of the Black Whale Group¡¯s main objectives. But in this vast sea, the Black Whale Group had an even greater purpose; to kill the black whale and to conquer the seas. First, they needed to conquer all the cities of the Crack Sea and all its treasures as much as possible. And to achieve this purpose, there were many things they needed to do. Sea Beast research project, Deep Blue Fire mining project, Deep Sea Hunter treasure project, Witch land exploration project¡ªthese were all goals of the Black Whale Group. But without a doubt, a massive natural catastrophe, the imminent Descent of the Smiling Moon, will change everything in the upcoming storm. The high-hanging red moon will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the Witch Sea. Currently, the information regarding the Smiling Moon must have been disseminated¡­ Chen Qi calmly speculated: ¡°The Smiling Moon?¡± ¡°Yes! Eh?¡± Jin Li¡¯s extended finger trembled slightly. Are you from the White Dove Newspaper? How do you know even more than I do, an information trader? Jin Li¡¯s eyes showed shock! Chen Qi clapped his hands, asking: ¡°By the way, have you seen the Flower Witch? This trip, your purposes should not be just limited to that, right?¡± After all, Jin Li was from the Ice Magic Pirate Group, and the intelligence she held was certainly not so limited. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jin Li¡¯s head tilted slightly upward, her eyes shimmering: ¡°Yes, Black Hunter, and Miss Witch, I personally think, staying aboard the Blood Blade Pirate Ship isn¡¯t a wise choice for you. So, I wish to talk with the Witch.¡± Chen Qi took out a water bottle, took a sip: ¡°I know, her body is healed today and she can meet you.¡± ¡°Really? Customer?¡± Jin Li¡¯s hands rubbed together excitedly. Chen Qi said with a smile: ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. By the way, why is your face all bruised, and you¡¯re limping when you walk? Do you need a Healing Potion? I happen to have a potent one here. I¡¯ll give you a 90% discount, a flat rate of one hundred thousand Shell Coins.¡± ¡°???¡± Jin Li struggled to maintain her smile. A Healing Potion at a 90% discount for one hundred thousand Shell Coins¡ªthese three conditions were absurd when appearing together! A Healing Potion selling for five thousand Shell Coins was already expensive. Only an absolute novice in society would fall for such a trick! Chen Qi added: ¡°This is a potent Potion made by the Flower Witch.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 311 - 232 Mist Sea_2 Chapter 311: Chapter 232 Mist Sea_2 ¡°` ¡°I¡¯ll buy it!¡± Jin Li said instinctively. After all, Jin Li was a legendary merchant with plenty of wool on her back, so she could afford to strip the sheep slowly¡­ Chen Qi handed the potion to Jin Li. In the end, Chen Qi took one last glance at the photo in his hand, looked towards the foggy sea, and walked toward the sickroom. ¡­ ¡­ Crack Sea, Border Island, Broken Boat Dock. The mist slowly rose, intertwining with the drizzling rain. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The wooden planks of the dock were already mottled, the rainwater seeping through the cracks, making a ¡°tick-tock¡± sound. This spot was at the edge of the Crack Sea, and with the arrival of the Crack Tide, this Border Island had long become desolate and dilapidated. Aside from some fugitives with nowhere to go, some mad, crazed lunatics, and pirates like the Black Whale Group, almost no one would come to this frontier island. Of course, that was just on the surface. In reality, this place was known as Mist Dock, a necessary stop for the Crack Sea¡¯s Hunters on their way to the Mist Sea. The Mist Sea, a land of sparse daylight, was also the very edge of the Witch Sea. In the Mist Sea, vast amounts of terrifying and bizarre fog drifted across the ocean. Monstrous creatures terrifying as sea overlords were as common as fish, and strange echoes resonated through the sea all day long. In the hearts of countless Hunters, this was a forbidden place that no one would ever venture to. Little Crow hid in a corner of an abandoned church, her heartbeat growing more and more intense, carefully pulling out a piece of paper, looking up at the daylight in the sky, trying to calculate the coordinates of this place. ¡°The base of the Black Whale Group¡­¡± This sea area was completely cut off from any signal, and the effectiveness of the compass was reduced¡­ Little Crow couldn¡¯t help but bite her tongue. A significant reason why the Black Whale Group had been so dominant on the seas for so many years was that no one knew where its headquarters were. Neither the White Dove Newspaper nor the Navy Intelligence Service had any information about the Black Whale Group¡¯s base. Legend has it that the headquarters of the Black Whale Group were at a place imperceptible to any signal, at the edge of the New Day World, at the end of the Mist Sea¡­ It has always been this mysterious location that allowed the Black Whale Group to survive, even in the face of Shell Country¡¯s Grand Judgment and the Hunter Groups under the command of Shell Country¡¯s Steam Hand. With each killing, the Black Whale Group would rise again from the mists like a specter, time after time. In the three hundred years since the founding of the Black Whale Group, the Navy Intelligence Service had never given up searching for their base, but they had never succeeded¡­ And Little Crow had never imagined that now, as a minor captain aboard a ship with the Black-eyed Captain, as a flunk-out from the Bei Country Royal University, she would be so close to the Black Whale Group¡¯s headquarters! So close! Little Crow covered her pounding chest, picked up the newspaper, and looked at it again. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. #Land of Trial, the Witch and Hunters¡¯ First Major Operation# #Aunt Carol¡¯s Disappearance# #Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s A-class Hunter Group launched an attack and annihilated the Black Whale Group¡¯s Swordfish fleet# Because of the matters with the Black Hunter and the Witch, the disappearance of Aunt Carol, who was originally conducting experiments on the ship, was suddenly called over, along with the other cadres, to head to the Black Whale Group¡¯s headquarters. A great storm was approaching¡­ Little Crow clenched the newspaper tightly in her hands, swallowing hard. Above this sea, naval battles were growing in scale, and increasingly more monsters began to show themselves. And if I were to obtain the coordinates of the Black Whale Group¡¯s headquarters¡­ Little Crow¡¯s heart beat even more furiously. This could change the whole situation in the Witch Sea! With this, even the damned Director of Intelligence who had tricked her into the Black Whale Group couldn¡¯t hide her merits! He couldn¡¯t order her around anymore! Little Crow struggled to lift her head, trying to estimate the coordinates of this place by the celestial bodies. However, the dark and thick gloom of the mist covered the sky, obscuring even the daylight¡­ No, I¡¯m not a navigator, I can¡¯t estimate¡­ Little Crow abruptly bit her lip. The next second, suddenly, a hand patted her on the back. Little Crow shuddered violently and whirled around: ¡°Siren¡­¡± The Siren flicked her silky long hair: ¡°Little Crow! What are you doing?¡± Little Crow pressed down her heartbeat, took out the newspaper in her hand, and said calmly: ¡°Reading the news. If not for the Hunters and the Witch, our Mermaid Ship would still be under the protection of Aunt¡¯s fleet. Pity now, some of the cadres from the smaller ships dare to show us an attitude on the Mermaid Ship.¡± ¡°The Black Hunter¡­¡± The Siren bit her teeth: ¡°` ¡°Yes, the Black Hunter, it¡¯s all because of that detestable guy. If I catch him, I¡¯ll make sure he experiences what ultimate humiliation means!¡± As Siren spoke, she made a gesture with both hands clenched into fists. Little Raven gave a bitter smile: ¡°That¡¯s easier said than done. Until now, we don¡¯t even know what the Black Hunter looks like.¡± Siren threw two punches into the air: ¡°Alright, my Little Raven, I¡¯m here to inform you! It¡¯s time to go, the Ferryman has arrived.¡± ¡°The Ferryman?¡± Little Raven walked out of the abandoned church in surprise, looking towards the dock. Siren explained: ¡°Don¡¯t you know? In the Mist Sea, unless it¡¯s Shell Country¡¯s top-notch ships, ordinary vessels simply cannot navigate the Mist Sea. However, in this place, there¡¯s a special guy. Just a small price, and you can summon his ship to take us to our destination.¡± By the dock shrouded in mist, a battered old ship slowly approached. At the same time, a figure gradually appeared at the bow of the ship. Dressed in a slicker polished by the years and a hat with dangling cords swaying gently in the wind, the person held a long wooden oar in both hands. In a hoarse voice, he uttered a simple word: ¡°Aboard.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, newbie!¡± At the dock, an executive of the Black Whale Group waved and called out loudly. Then, Siren made a ¡®shush¡¯ gesture and called out fiercely: ¡°Right, Little Raven, remember, on the ship, until ordered otherwise, we must not open our eyes, nor use our spiritual power to perceive!¡± ¡°Anyone who opens their eyes will only see death!¡± Not to open one¡¯s eyes¡­ Little Raven swallowed hard, pulling out a black cloth strip and completely covering her eyes. She stepped carefully over the ship¡¯s side, then closed her eyes. The moment she closed her eyes, her perception dissipated at an extremely rapid pace. Light vanished, the sense of touch grew faint, even the sensation of hot and cold, and the perception of time itself, all faded away at an alarmingly quick pace. Little Raven, breaking out in a cold sweat, faintly felt she heard countless monsters roaring, stepping through muddy black soil, climbing up long staircases. After an indeterminate amount of time, accompanied by the sound of long waves, a voice came. ¡°Alright, everyone, open your eyes!¡± Finally¡­ Little Raven tore off the cloth in front of her eyes sharply and opened them. In an instant, a vast black pirate base appeared before her. At the same time, it brought a strong sense of discrepancy, chaos, bloodiness, oppression¡ª Little Raven slowly looked around, executives of the Black Whale Group had already gathered together. This was a place similar to a large cave, with numerous bonfires burning unceasingly, and on both sides, there were rows of massive monster statues. Beyond that, there were thousands of pirates in this pirate base. Among them, there were notorious pirates who had been missing for a long time, high-level naval officers, and famous adventurers¡­ However, at present, these people seemed to be just minor crew members of this base. Upon arriving at the base, the pirates of the Black Whale Group finally let their nature loose and started to chat. ¡°Finally made it to the base! I¡¯ve completed so many missions this time, even if there¡¯s no Legendary profession card! A reward of a forbidden construct should be no problem, right?¡± ¡°Dream on, in the end, wasn¡¯t your fleet reduced to fuel for the Bonfire Energy Company!¡± ¡°Silence!¡± A Transcendent, wearing a bloodstained coat and with two long blades at his waist, interrupted everyone. In a flash, the large base went quiet at once. The Blade Phase¡ªLegend Blood Hunter. Me! Little Raven couldn¡¯t help but swallow hard; in the legends, the Blood Hunter would kill all betrayers. And she was a hidden betrayer! At this moment, Little Raven couldn¡¯t help but clutch her chest tightly to slow her heartbeat. The Blood Hunter exhaled a breath of bloody qi: ¡°In these dangerous tides, everyone! Welcome to Whale Island! According to the rules of the Black Whale Group, the Whale Father will reward you and assign new missions to you!¡± As he spoke, the Blood Hunter¡¯s gaze inevitably rested upon Little Raven. The Whale Father¡­ Little Raven slowly raised her head, looking towards the great figure on the throne. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 312 - 233 The Path to Kingship Chapter 312: Chapter 233 The Path to Kingship Among the pirates, whether it was the calm and cruel doctor or the utterly disrespectful marauder, all knelt or stood with eyes filled with reverence, slowly lifting their gazes to look up at the Pirate King above their heads. Little Raven also struggled to lift her head. In her blurry vision, Little Raven could vaguely make out the entirety of the base. Above her was a colossal throne, and below the throne stretched a long staircase. On the staircase stood three infamous great pirates. However, the first thing that caught her eye was¡­ the Blood Hunter. Why is the Blood Hunter next to me¡­ Little Raven¡¯s heartbeat quickened. Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð At such close range, Little Raven could finally see the Blood Hunter in full detail. The Blood Hunter¡¯s skin was covered with sharp blade marks, as if it had been scraped by countless threads. On his Hunter¡¯s Clothes stained dark red with coagulated blood, vague numbers were visible. In contrast to the dark red garments were the two incredibly sharp long blades at his waist. At the same time, Little Raven was astonished to find that on the Blood Hunter¡¯s shoulders, there were four prosthetic limbs, each engraved with the symbol of the Steam Hand! These additional four arms, however, clung tightly to his body, and their palms lay very calmly over his abdomen, largely obscured by the Blood Hunter¡¯s Hunter suit. If one did not observe carefully, this feature could easily be overlooked. Little Raven couldn¡¯t help but swallow. In taverns, on pirate ships, the Black Whale Group¡¯s seven bounty hunters worth over a billion, were without a doubt the subject of many discussions, the pinnacle of this sea, a symbol of power. And Little Raven, too, had learned much about these seven great pirates from the tales of tavern-goers. The Legend of the Black Whale Group, the undefeated Blade, Blade Cup Phase, of unknown profession, the Blood Hunter. In the legends amongst pirates, Blood Hunter once served under the capital¡¯s Steam Hand and had been trained from a young age by the Steam Hand¡¯s Hunter Group as an elite warrior. Also, after becoming a Legend, he followed the Steam Hand¡¯s orders to become an edge hunter and fought unimaginable creatures on the borders of the New Sun World for an entire three years. However, due to internal struggle within the capital, after he completed his four-year duty guarding the frontier, he was abandoned and targeted for assassination by the Steam Hand. In the end, after killing ten pursuers, an exhausted Blood Hunter boarded a small homebound boat, beginning a long drift from the edge of the New Sun World. When he awoke once more, he saw Father Whale, and from then on, having no one to rely on, he became a member of the Black Whale Group. In the fifteen years since Blood Hunter joined the Black Whale Group, he had been through over a hundred battles without suffering a single defeat. Moreover, every single one of his battles was a solo mission without exception. Blood Hunter was the only great pirate without his own fleet, or even direct subordinates. He disdained the atmosphere on pirate ships, and every time he went on a mission, he would sail solo on a patched-up steamboat, heading out to sea alone. Once, Blood Hunter had single-handedly, with a single drop of blood, followed Moonstone City¡¯s commercial street, long blade in hand, walking and killing wave after wave of Hunters and naval troops rushing at him, and ultimately, before numerous naval officers and bodyguards, slew the president of the Moonstone City Hunter Association atop a pile of corpses. Despite his impressive record of victories, actual intelligence on Blood Hunter¡¯s capabilities was sparse on the open seas. Only in rumors was it said that Blood Hunter was once a puppeteer, and when all six of his hands and blades were engaged, not even an admiral of the navy could endure for thirty seconds. I haven¡¯t been discovered, have I¡­ Little Raven thought to herself, doing her best to remain calm. ¡°No need to be nervous.¡± Blood Hunter adjusted his Hunter¡¯s hat and retracted his massive field of Spiritual Power, succinctly stating. Little Raven was startled for a moment before she realized her heartbeat had become loud enough for an outsider to hear. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little Raven responded with an awkward smile, lifting her head and boldly facing forward. On the staircase were three more great pirates. Tamer Jie, not tall, standing at one and a half meters, clad in heavy Thunder Pattern Armor. He was a Fourth Rank Legend, a fickle dragon-taming master from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom who had signed a contract with a ferocious Thunder Dragon in Thunderbolt Strait. Tamer Jie was the pirate in the Black Whale Group who loved air battles the most; he commanded the ¡®Flying Fish,¡¯ ¡®Flying Dragon,¡¯ and ¡®Bombing Dragon¡¯ fleets¡ª thirty great ships in total, as well as three exploration airships. However, in the Crack Sea, his fleet was primarily tackling the thunderstorm area in the southern part of the Crack Sea and the cracks inside the great whirlpool, thus far avoiding large-scale conflicts with any force. Within the Black Whale Group, it was rumored that Tamer Jie was planning to subdue an adult Black Ship Sea Dragon with the help of data from the naval base and the Dragon¡¯s Chain from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! I must remember the appearances of these great pirates¡­ Little Raven thought to herself as she looked upward towards the highest point. To Father Whale¡¯s left stood a doctor. He wore a black gentleman¡¯s hat, had a prominent aquiline nose, and was dressed in a black Pharmacist suit. From a distance, he appeared as a lifeless, thick black mass. Black Death Doctor, Cup Phase of the plague doctor profession, the main person in charge at the Black Whale Group Research Institute. It was rumored that he originally belonged to the navy¡¯s research institute, but due to multiple violations of prohibitions, he had to flee for his life, eventually becoming a member of the Black Whale Group. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 313 - 233 The Path to Kingship_2 Chapter 313: Chapter 233 The Path to Kingship_2 In the rumors among pirates, the Black Death Doctor is a researcher even more terrifying than the original Flower Witch, holding in his hands potions filled with the plague¡¯s poison. Merely a single potion is enough to spread the plague and destroy an entire city. The Black Death Doctor once said that he would make the Flower Witch understand what a true potion is. Under his command are the special operations team known as ¡®Black Death,¡¯ the ¡®Filth¡¯ fleet, the ¡®Great Sea Monster Fleet¡¯ responsible for exploration, along with a substantial number of researchers from the Black Whale Group. And to the right of Whale Father sat a person wearing a conical hat, holding an oar in hand. He is the ferryman who brought us here, he is the rumored Nether River ferryman¡­ thought Little Crow to himself. In the rumors among pirates, the ferryman of the Lamp Void bearing the power to traverse cracks and transport people to other worlds. However, information about this great pirate is sparse. In the rumors, all the large ships of the Black Whale Group could be commanded by this ferryman! Including the ferryman, there are a total of four great pirates from the Black Whale Group present at this location! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Fear¡­ Little Crow shivered uncontrollably, feeling weak and helpless. Only three of the seven great pirates of the Black Whale Group were missing. These are the missing Hammer Phase gun master Carol, the Drowned of the Ice Void, and the Book Phase legend, Great Mage Watching Report General, active in the White Tower Federation¡¯s waters. Suddenly, Little Crow¡¯s eyes widened as he looked toward the person seated on the throne. On a throne constructed of ebony, trophies, and the bones of sea beasts, sat a towering figure. Whale Father, the Pirate King, a name alone that is enough to make the Witch Sea shiver, his face covered with scars, barely recognizable, and his skin, sculpted by years of sea winds and scorching sun, turned to a bronze hue. On that skin, there are also twelve dark red stone scars, the legend goes, these are proofs of Whale Father¡¯s hunting of the Deep Sea Titan¡¯s Twelve Touches and ultimately slaying the adversary. Little Crow took a deep breath. Unlike the other four great pirates, Whale Father¡¯s spiritual power field was extraordinarily faint; his spiritual perception couldn¡¯t sense Whale Father¡¯s spiritual power field at all! Whale Father was indeed robust and burly, but compared to various monsters of the Cup Phase, his stature could only be considered a cut above the average human. Yet, even so, in Little Crow¡¯s eyes, Whale Father still appeared so immense, so vast that it exceeded human perception. Lions, elephants, even dragons couldn¡¯t describe Whale Father at this moment. If one had to say, it was like a whale, a great whale that stood unyielding in the storm. Even though he had not made a move in over twenty years, Whale Father remained the lighthouse in the hearts of countless pirates, the undisputed King of Pirates! Whale Father supported his face with his hand and with a deep and powerful voice, said: ¡°My children, I have gathered you all here to announce two matters.¡± Little Crow blinked; unexpectedly, Whale Father¡¯s voice was strong yet surprisingly calm, like that of a kindly old man. Whale Father clenched his fist: ¡°First, the waves of the great whale have struck from the border, and along with the celestial phenomena, darkness will also descend upon our night.¡± ¡°But remember, peril signifies rebirth! B-rank, A-rank, as well as the Land of Trial for witches, and countless relics are being revealed in the wake of the waves!¡± ¡°In the past, our paths to ascension were firmly blocked by those nobles.¡± ¡°But now the B-rank cracks that those nobles sealed off, those who hindered our ascent to legend, to become saints, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the gods, will no longer be able to stop our advance.¡± ¡°My friends, beneath the tide and upon this vast sea, a path to kingship is opening up to us.¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whale Father¡¯s voice was unusually serene, yet it made everyone¡¯s heart stir. A path to kingship¡­ Little Crow couldn¡¯t describe his feelings at that moment. The Descent of Smiling Moon, the intensifying waves, the upgrade of the cracks, have already ceased to be a secret in the current sea territories. The rewards of the B-rank cracks implied the production of Legendary profession cards, and the emergence of the Lands of Trial for witches confirmed this point! After the Crack Tide, the number of Third-tier Transcendents in the Crack Sea kept increasing! And now, legend, the ultimate goal once coveted by countless Hunters, appeared on the path of many. Whale Father continued: ¡°The second matter, the lost relics, Upon this vast sea, there once were countless relics, numerous paths to sainthood, but to maintain her absolute power, the Ice Witch sealed these relics firmly away.¡± ¡°In the legends, the path to godhood bestowed upon us mortals by the Sea Goddess was also tightly sealed by the Ice Witch and carried into her coffin.¡± ¡°And now, her student has reappeared, attempting to wield the knowledge, to enjoy those powers that were sealed away, it is unquestionable that the knowledge she holds is sufficient for our Black Whale Group to possess power that can stand equal with the gods!¡± The path to godhood granted by the Sea Goddess¡­ Little Crow blinked, just like the other pirates, extremely puzzled. Was the Ice Witch obstructing their empowerment? To become gods? Little Crow¡¯s heart pounded more fiercely. Whale Father went on to say: ¡°And the Gunfire King of our Crack Sea,¡± the speaker began, ¡°also fell in the Crack Sea, unfortunately, because of his arrogance.¡± But you seated here should know that Carol¡¯s power is just a small part of our Black Whale Group. Starting today, the Black Whale Group will no longer hold back. My children, let them see our power, go forth upon the seas, ignite a war, and plunder all the treasures of the fissures!¡± ¡°And for this battle, my children, go forth, receive your rewards and missions from your superiors.¡± Having said all this calmly, Whale Father waved his hand. With a wave of his hand, the four great pirates beneath the staircase sprang into action. They took out their backpack cards, and then violently spilled forth countless dazzling treasures. A vast amount of Gold Coins, treasures, Skill Cards, relics, weapons continued to roll down the grand staircase! The accumulated wealth of the Black Whale Group could form a mountain of Gold! The blinding golden radiance instantly filled the base. ¡°Hoorah! Thank you, Whale Father!¡± ¡°Whale Father! We adore you!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you dare snatch my Floral Appearance weapon! Anyone who tries, I¡¯ll chop off his hand!¡± The overwhelming calls resounded through these seas. Superiors, rewards, missions¡­ Little Crow stared at the countless dazzling treasures in shock. As the ship¡¯s doctor under the Black-eyed Captain, Little Crow had hardly ever taken part in such a feast of dividing treasures. She stared blankly at these treasures; among the bounty thrown out by the Blood Hunter, there were not only weapons of the Deep Sea Hunter but even Legendary profession cards of the Fourth Rank! All of the Blood Hunter¡¯s possessions were rare treasures coveted by legends! The foundation of the Black Whale Group¡­ In Little Crow¡¯s heart, although the Black Whale Group was strong, it was definitely not a match for the navy with the support of the royal city. The reason for their failure was due to internal problems within the navy. Also, the navy¡¯s funds and Transcendent resources were greater than those of the Black Whale Group. But now, the foundation of the Black Whale Group¡¯s Transcendents was in no way inferior to the navy¡¯s. No, to be precise, it thoroughly outclassed the navy! Is this, this, this the prospect of the Black Whale Group? Little Crow swallowed hard, and at that moment, her heart fluttered with excitement. However, these matters had nothing to do with her. According to the orders of Whale Father, their rewards were to be issued by their respective superiors. Her direct superior was originally Carol, but now with Carol having disappeared, their Mermaid¡¯s Call was unlikely to receive much reward. Siren by Little Crow¡¯s side was also at a loss. And the next second, Blood Hunter approached them: ¡°Doctor Crow, Siren¡­¡± Cold sweat broke out on Little Crow and Siren immediately, and they braced themselves to say: ¡°Lord Blood Hunter, what is it?¡± Blood Hunter turned over his hand, revealing a dark Occupation Card. ¡°Little Crow, you, captain.¡± ¡°And Siren, you, first mate.¡± ¡°Your squadron is charged with capturing the Black Hunter.¡± Little Crow nodded instinctively. Siren asked: ¡°The Black Hunter, why not the Flower Witch?¡± Siren didn¡¯t understand why Blood Hunter didn¡¯t order them to capture the Flower Witch. Blood Hunter paused for a moment before saying calmly: ¡°At the current stage, the Witch is not important, even if she becomes Fourth Rank, she cannot defy us.¡± ¡°As for the Black Hunter, he can wield the Residual Fire Touch of the Deep Sea Hunter. In this sea, there¡¯s no one below the Fourth Rank who could bear that equipment.¡± ¡°This means he has the talent, the talent to become the hand of our Black Whale Group¡­¡± Talent? The hand of the Black Whale Group? Little Crow and Siren were dumbfounded. Blood Hunter revealed the dark red card in his hand: ¡°Don¡¯t concern yourselves with that; whoever of you captures the Black Hunter, this Witch profession card will be yours.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 314 - 234: The Awakening Witch Chapter 314: Chapter 234: The Awakening Witch Why did Whale Father want the Black Hunter so badly? Why? Little Raven¡¯s heart kept churning with huge waves. Although the Black Hunter¡¯s accomplishments were rich, compared to the seven long-renowned great pirates, he was merely a small ripple. Blood Hunter¡¯s fingers slightly twitched, revealing the card in his hand. It was a dark card, and on the front, a girl dressed in a black court gown, drinking wine red as blood, gazing at a meteor shower in the sky. Disaster Witch, Shadow Occupation Card, a symbol of ill omen in legends, possessed terrifying abilities to create disasters and manipulate shadows. In legends, this occupation card would only appear right before a great disaster. Legendary profession card! Everyone¡¯s gaze was involuntarily drawn to it. Even some Third-tier male pirates couldn¡¯t help but lick their lips with curiosity. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Sirena¡¯s eyes were shining, and she clenched her fists and said, ¡°Lord Blood Hunter! I will accomplish it, even if I¡¯m disfigured, even if the Black Hunter breaks my beautiful arms! I will do everything in my power to present the Black Hunter to you!¡± According to current intelligence, the Black Hunter was at most a deranged Third-order Transcendent. And a Third-order Transcendent, no matter how strong, always has weaknesses. Lack of physical stamina, immunity to toxins, diseases, fire, fatigue, shipwrecks¡­ A Third-order Transcendent being killed by a small knife, hundreds of such cases could be found in history. In the midst of fierce tempests, everyone held the potential to take down the Black Hunter! Contrary to the difficulty of the task, was the rarity of the legendary profession card! The hearts of the crowd couldn¡¯t help but race. ¡°Lord Blood Hunter, can this witch profession card change appearances?¡± ¡°Lord Blood Hunter, men, can men undertake this task?¡± ¡°Lord Blood Hunter, I have, I have an Extraordinary Prop that can change gender!¡± In the eyes of many pirates, the true powerhouse doesn¡¯t care about gender. With a face full of scars, Blood Hunter spoke emotionlessly, ¡°No problem, as long as you bring the Black Hunter back, this occupation card is yours.¡± These shameless fellows¡­ Sirena clenched her fists and couldn¡¯t help but show a look of disdain. Then, Blood Hunter drew the long sword at his waist, his tone unusually calm, ¡°If you are not satisfied, you can also exchange this occupation card for the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure.¡± Everyone was momentarily stunned. They could exchange it! ¡°Awesome!¡± ¡°Woohoo!¡± Cheers erupted one after another. Amid the cheering, Blood Hunter slowly stood up: ¡°Little Raven, Sirena, Crack Sea, regarding the Black Whale Blood, and the research on Sea Beasts, as well as monitoring the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s task, all are assigned to you.¡± Monitoring the Sea God Pirate Group, researching sea beasts, Black Whale Blood¡­ Little Raven and Sirena couldn¡¯t help but break out in a cold sweat. These tasks were no small feats! Especially monitoring the Sea God Pirate Group! The Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group were only superficially friendly. But the Sea God Pirate Group had always been hiding their grand plans from the Black Whale Circle. Privately, facilitated by the Hunter Association, they had assassinated each other¡¯s members more than hundreds of times. Thus, the main person responsible for monitoring the Sea God Pirate Group had died eleven times since the start of the Crack Tide! Assigning them this task was akin to sending them to their deaths! In the Black Whale Group, disobeying an order was tantamount to death. Little Raven and Sirena bowed their heads, pursed their lips and said in a firm voice, ¡°As you command!¡± Blood Hunter¡¯s expression remained unchanged, ¡°All officers, after receiving your rewards, go upstairs, Doctor Black Death has prepared new ships for you.¡± Going outside¡­ everyone paused in surprise. To avoid exposing Whale Island¡¯s location, they had never seen the surface of Whale Island! And now, they were actually allowed to go to the surface of Whale Island voluntarily. Everyone took a deep breath and said in unison, ¡°As you command!!¡± ¡­ ¡­ Above the base, on Whale Island, pirate port. The sky was dark, clouds rolled heavily, and the loud wind, mixed with dense fog, buried everything in sight. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The pirates followed Blood Hunter¡¯s steps, pushing open the heavy doors and walking out from inside Whale Island. The moment Little Raven and Sirena stepped through the door, they were shocked by the colossal object in front of them. Amid the thick fog, were terrifying black giant ships! However, unlike traditional steam ships, these giant ships lacked the usual open-air chimneys, replaced instead by larger sizes and more menacing ship cannons. At the same time, there were giant chains entwining around the ships¡¯ sides, and a huge sea beast entwined by the chains. Just like an oversized coach, each giant ship had a huge sea beast stationed at its front! Most of the beast¡¯s body was submerged under the water. Nonetheless, it was still possible to appreciate the full scope of this sea beast from its heavy breathing sounds. This terrifying creature, resembling an elephant, had ears that looked like giant cloths floating on the water from its hill-like head. In the dense fog, it was so majestic, so terrifying! ¡°Sea Goddess above! What in the world is this?¡± ¡°A giant beast!¡± ¡°Black Elephant ships! These are Black Elephant ships, collected by Doctor Black Death, only existing in blueprints until now!¡± Amidst exclamations, Little Raven and Sirena were also deeply shaken. To control giant creatures or giants, that was the fearsome power only the nations that mastered heart-matching Guardian Beasts, and the empire skilled in enslaving control, the Black Blood Empire, could achieve! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 315 - 234 The Awakening Witch_2 Chapter 315: Chapter 234 The Awakening Witch_2 However, this terror war machine that belonged to the nation astonishingly ended up in the hands of the Black Whale Group¡¯s pirates! Unsure of how much time had passed, the pirates of the Black Whale Group finally calmed down, their exclamations of amazement ceasing. And at that moment, a great pirate slowly emerged from the black seawater, causing everyone to involuntarily step back once the commotion had quieted down. He was none other than the Black Death Doctor, one of the great pirates, charged with overseeing all research for the Black Whale Group. Crow, also a doctor, could sense the terror emanating from this doctor even more acutely¡ªhe was a nearly mad doctor in possession of all naval research material discovered thus far. He also stood as the chief supporter and initiator of the Sea Beast Mechanization and Aberrant Warfare. At the same time, he maintained close ties with the Hundred Diseases Association of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s Floral Appearance organization. Against all objections, he combined the chain technology of the Black Blood Empire, the beast-controlling art of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, and the naval data, creating one horrifying mutant monster after another. The Black Death Doctor walked out from a distant shoreline and spread his arms to declare: ¡°Gentlemen, I assume you¡¯ve realized that after the ¡®Descent of the Smiling Moon¡¯, the difficulty of navigating the seas will increase exponentially! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Furthermore, Steam Hand, Magic Bullet Company, Bonfire Energy, and the Steel Furnace¡ªcompanies that Shell Country takes pride in¡ªare driving their terrifying tide of steel forward! Look at the islands around Moonstone City, Maro Town, Devil Town, Moonstone Outer Island¡ªthose islands, which were once barren and desolate, are being transformed continuously. And now, they¡¯ve become Mecha and naval vessel repair bases! They¡¯ve become an impregnable steel wall surrounding Moonstone City!¡± Walls, bases¡­ muffled sighs arose from the crowd, few of whom paid attention to the affairs of the national archipelagos nearby. Over the past century, those had been desolate lands that nobody cared for, not even interesting enough for pirates to visit. The Black Death Doctor continued: ¡°You must have heard about the terrifying power on land, akin to steel deities, that even the natural disasters from the cracks in the earth ultimately couldn¡¯t overcome!¡± Restlessness set in among the people. Shell Country¡¯s steel Mechas had always been a concern for the pirates, but amidst the ebb and flow of the tides, few had given much thought to this. The Black Death Doctor contorted his face into a feigned grimace of fear: ¡°The massive might of Steam Hand, months ago, set their plans in motion. And now, Steam Hand¡¯s steel deities, intending to challenge our Black Whale Group¡¯s dominance with their steel vessels, are attempting to come onto these seas and crush us!¡± Mechas were Shell Country¡¯s most terrifying war machines. Creating a Mecha required at least five B-class cracks, ten steel factories, and countless D-rank crack minerals, as well as a significant number of Transcendents with the Hammer Phase, to forge into being. That power, comparable to a ¡®miracle¡¯, was beyond the Black Whale Group¡¯s reach. Everyone went quiet for a moment. Even after many years dominating the seas, they could not shake off their awe of the steel deities. And now, the Black Death Doctor revealed a satisfied smile: ¡°And now, that problem has finally been solved.¡± Boom! The Black Death Doctor sharply snapped his fingers. A deep and prolonged rumble emanated from the depths of the ocean, as if the slumber of an ancient behemoth had been quietly awakened. The waters began to churn uneasily, black waves tumbling. One by one, figures resembling black marble-carved sea elephants slowly emerged from the water, their massive and majestic bodies housing immeasurable strength in every muscle. Amidst dense fog, they rose like a range of mountains, casting shadows over the people. The crowd stepped back collectively, unable to stop shivering at the sight of these black sea elephants. At this moment, the Black Death Doctor clenched his fist excitedly: ¡°The Black Sea Elephant, the largest ones reaching over thirty meters in length, weighing more than five hundred tons, their colossal strength capable of propelling any steel ship! Their steel-like skin can deflect any shell! The high-pressure water jets from their trunks can easily flip a hundred-ton vessel! They will become the new masters of these seas!¡± The crowd felt a surge of exhilaration, stirred by the Black Death Doctor¡¯s description. ¡°A fully refitted navy, Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s Hunter Group, and the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡ªthose who fancy themselves as kings! They can only shiver, waiting for us to crush them!¡± ¡°And all of this is thanks to Father Whale¡¯s strategy!¡± As soon as the Black Death Doctor finished speaking, the pirates erupted in a roar that trembled the sea: ¡°Father Whale! Father Whale!¡± ¡°Conquest! Conquest!¡± Boom! Boom! The Black Sea Elephants began to advance into the mist. Accompanied by relentless roars, the Black Death Doctor quietly raised his snapping finger and bellowed with a mad fervor: ¡°Warriors of the Black Whale Group! We¡¯ve slept too long, slept until they forgot our terror, slept until they dared to covet our treasure!¡± ¡°Now, warriors of the Black Whale Group! It¡¯s time to set sail!¡± S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°It¡¯s time to let those who don¡¯t understand high from low realize who owns the treasures and cracks of these seas!¡± ¡°It¡¯s time to show those who have offended us what the breath of a behemoth is like.¡± ¡°It¡¯s time to let everyone know who is the master of these seas!¡± ¡°The master!!!¡± In the midst of overwhelming cries and undulating waves, the ferryman of the Nether River raised his oar, creating giant waves, and the vast fleet of the Black Whale Group set sail towards the Crack Sea, towards Moonstone City, towards the Blood Blade Pirate Group. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 316 - 234 The Awakening Witch_3 Chapter 316: Chapter 234 The Awakening Witch_3 ¡­ ¡­ In the afternoon, in the sunny infirmary of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. ¡°I don¡¯t know, I don¡¯t know the teacher¡¯s information! You¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t, don¡¯t come any closer!¡± Bang! Startled from a nightmare, the Flower Witch suddenly sat up and then, with a bang, collided with Chen Qi¡¯s head. Ouch¡ªChen Qi struggled to prevent the medicine in his hand from spilling onto the floor. Because of her injuries, the Flower Witch often fell unconscious. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Therefore, Chen Qi had been about to pry open the Flower Witch¡¯s mouth to feed her the medicine. ¡°Did you have a terrible nightmare?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously. The Flower Witch, Fen, blinked blankly, looking around the room. A simple infirmary by the window, with a faint scent of flowers and comfortable sunlight. And Chen Qi! And a woman I don¡¯t recognize¡­ Fen stared at Chen Qi and explained with a flush: ¡°No, it wasn¡¯t a terrible nightmare.¡± No, given the intensity with which you just hit me, it must have been an extremely frightful nightmare¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his sore forehead. Following behind Chen Qi, Jin Li rubbed her hands together and said excitedly: ¡°Hello, Witch¡­¡± Is she a nurse¡­ Fen glanced at Jin Li, smiled, and said: ¡°Hello.¡± Then, Fen immediately turned her head away, no longer paying attention to Jin Li, focusing on Chen Qi. Fen, isn¡¯t that a bit impolite? After all, she is a guest from the Black Whale Group. Aren¡¯t you curious about her attire¡­ Chen Qi was about to cough and introduce Jin Li. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the next second, he saw Jin Li excitedly rubbing her hands, lost in joy. Let¡¯s not introduce her just yet¡­ Chen Qi stirred the medicine with a spoon: ¡°Fen, have you been feeling better?¡± Fen¡¯s injuries had reached deep, even affecting her heart. This was the price of unleashing powers beyond her own rank. Fen touched her forehead and spoke softly: ¡°I¡¯ve been sunbathing every day. Thanks to my new skill ¡®Summer Sunlight,¡¯ I¡¯ve improved quite a bit. Today, I should be able to go to sea.¡± Photosynthesis? Summer sunlight? That skill like swaying sunflowers? Chen Qi nodded. So, the skill the Flower Witch had told him about was not some stage performance skill, but a truly divine skill. Chen Qi continued: ¡°Fen, what kind of nightmare were you having? It scared you so much?¡± After a pause, Fen gripped the blanket tightly: ¡°I dreamed that we were on a small boat, and because of me, you were killed. Then I was trying to heal you, trying to revive you¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± I got killed? By whom? Do I seem that easy to kill in the Flower Witch¡¯s eyes¡­ Chen Qi critiqued internally: ¡°And then?¡± Fen¡¯s voice was extremely weak: ¡°Then countless mountain-like black behemoths, pulling iron ships, surrounded us from all directions. I couldn¡¯t save you¡­¡± Black behemoths¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. In the Witch Sea, the Black Whale Group¡¯s black behemoth ships are particularly powerful and terrifying. A prophetic dream¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, then asked curiously: ¡°And then?¡± The Flower Witch clenched the sheets even tighter: ¡°Then I fell into the sea, and down in the depths, a coffin slowly emerged from the seabed, and from it, my teacher¡¯s voice spoke, telling me that this sea was about to be destroyed. A fearsome Deep Sea God is gathering and emerging above this sea¡­ And now, only I, only I and the other witches, can stop it!¡± Fear reflected in the Flower Witch¡¯s eyes, her hands trembling slightly, as if a terrifying Deep Sea Ancient God were right before her, The Deep Sea Ancient God, which probably means the power of the vast whale from beyond the edge¡­ Chen Qi continued: ¡°And then? Fen?¡± ¡°Then, my teacher just embraced me¡­¡± As Fen was speaking, she suddenly paused, slowly turning to look at the excited Jin Li beside Chen Qi: ¡°Uhm¡­¡± Jin Li clasped her hands together, her tone filled with boundless enthusiasm: ¡°Is there anything you need, Miss Witch!¡± Thinking it over, Fen said in a weak voice: ¡°Could you please step out? We have some private matters to discuss.¡± ¡°¡­¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 317 - 235: Witchs Coffin Chapter 317: Chapter 235: Witch¡¯s Coffin Go out? Jin Li¡¯s smile momentarily faltered, revealing her discomfort. Since its establishment, the Ice Devil Pirate Group had been highly affiliated with the witches. The group upheld the creed of the Ice Witch, continuously seeking lost relics and hunting the dangerous creatures of the sea. Individuals like Chen Qi were among their primary hunting targets. In the newspapers, they unreservedly praised the witches. Whether it was discussions about the relationship between the Black Hunter and Flower Witch or debates about the Flower Witch¡¯s character. No matter the paper, the Ice Devil Pirate Group¡¯s stance firmly supported Fen. Moreover, their leader, the shapeshifter Palu, also showed ample goodwill towards Fen. In the recent big event of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, they had specifically traveled to the mutated sea area to block the ships of the Black Whale Group. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð However, Jin Li overlooked two points. First, Fen didn¡¯t read the tabloids; the recent visibility of the Ice Devil Pirate Group simply didn¡¯t make the papers. Second, Fen didn¡¯t know her. Even though she was the second in command of the Ice Devil Pirate Group, Fen didn¡¯t know her at all. Indeed, she didn¡¯t care either. Jin Li adjusted her gold-framed glasses, puffed out her chest, and cleared her throat: ¡°Um, I am¡­¡± Was I being impolite¡­ The Flower Witch blinked and said in a lighter tone: ¡°Um, nurse, could you step out for a moment? Sorry, we have some important private matters to discuss.¡± Fen seriously said, what she was going to discuss next was about the Ice Witch. If ordinary Transcendents knew about these matters, it would only bring more trouble. Chen Qi coughed twice, interjecting: ¡°Fen, this is the second in command of the Ice Devil Pirate Group, Jin Li.¡± As a legendary merchant! Jin Li perfectly matched her name! She truly was both wealthy and beautiful! As a mysterious merchant, Jin Li¡¯s store contained countless rare materials and Extraordinary Props! And, Jin Li herself possessed the traits of exploding with Gold Coins and randomly generating Extraordinary Props! As a rare treasure chest monster that everyone wanted to strike, Jin Li was a highly renowned figure in player forums! Both ghosts and humans wanted to earn Gold Coins from Jin Li. If Chen Qi were a witch, he would have already started thinking of ways to exploit his witch status to harvest Extraordinary Materials from Jin Li. ¡°The Ice Devil Pirate Group¡¯s second in command¡­¡± Fen was momentarily stunned. Jin Li¡¯s gold coin eyes sparkled, as she extended her hand again: ¡°Yes! I am Jin Li, a great pirate of the Ice Devil Pirate Group.¡± ¡°Pirate!¡± Fen involuntarily recoiled, looking at Jin Li with a mixture of disgust and fear. Jin Li silently withdrew her hand. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi explained again: ¡°The goal of the Ice Devil Pirate Group is to explore relics and unearth history. The traveling poet we met earlier is our leader.¡± Fen pinched the anxious little black flower on top of her head and nodded: ¡°I sort of understand, but is there something you need? To be frank, I can¡¯t provide much help regarding information about the Witch¡¯s Trial Grounds.¡± Jin Li rubbed her hands together: ¡°Miss Witch, we need your help. Actually, we have discovered many clues about the Land of Trial! Of course, as history has shown, we will never seize the Witch Relics from your hands! Also, we wanted to remind you, nowadays, within the Blood Blade Pirate Group, many are seeking information on you.¡± ¡°Not seizing relics¡­ seeking¡­ us?¡± Fen clenched her fists. The Ice Devil Pirate Group¡¯s understanding of witches far exceeded her expectations! Chen Qi lowered his head, his thoughts drifting afar. At present, the Blood Blade Pirate Group was mired in the thick of war. Whether it was the veteran, Gail, or the Bloody Lady, they were compelled to be on the front lines of the conflict. Staying with the Blood Blade Pirate Group wasn¡¯t a clear choice for the long term. I also had to make a stronger move¡­ Chen Qi lightly tapped the bedside table twice, bringing the topic back on track: ¡°Okay, Fen, back to your dream, your teacher, after embracing you, what happened next?¡± Fen was still a bit unsure: ¡°It¡¯s about the Ice Witch¡¯s information, regarding my teacher¡¯s information, I don¡¯t know if I can tell her¡­¡± Chen Qi added: ¡°The Ice Devil Pirate Group, as a pirate group researching history, knows a lot. Based on my conjecture, they know the Ice Witch is your teacher, as well as the functions of the Witch¡¯s Trial Grounds and the Relics¡­¡± The Witch¡¯s main storyline is a prerequisite for the Witch Sea main storyline; except for the Flower Witch, both the Ice Devil Pirate Group and the Black Whale Pirate Group are also pathways to unlocking the main storyline. ¡°???¡± Jin Li blinked: ¡°Mr. Hunter, you seem to know quite a bit about our pirate group.¡± ¡°Indeed, he knows a lot!¡± Fen interjected, her tone containing a hint of barely concealed pride. Because the individuals of your pirate group are all significantly important NPCs¡­ Chen Qi coughed a couple of times: ¡°I am a newspaper maniac, often reading about the Ice Devil Pirate Group in the Witch Times and Sea Lion Times.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Fen nodded and said: ¡°My teacher, from the depths of the sea, embraced me, and she told me, in order to counter that Deep Sea Ancient God, to prevent the Witch Sea from becoming the Lost Land, for the sake of my future, I must locate all the Witch Relics of the Trial Grounds¡­¡± Fen shivered involuntarily, hugging herself. As if in front of her, there truly were icy waters, with a ghostly woman¡¯s hair gently brushing against her face. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 318 - 235: Witchs Coffin_2 Chapter 318: Chapter 235: Witch¡¯s Coffin_2 Searching for relics¡­ Chen Qi wore a solemn expression, adopting a posture of intense listening. As expected, the Flower Witch was recounting matters that were the main clues of the Witch Sea. Within this main thread, it involved the world-ending crisis of the Witch Sea as well as the path to sainthood. ¡°The Ice Witch is the deity of the thirteen ice aspects, the chosen saint of the Thorny Goddess, the savior of the Witch Sea¡­¡± Jin Li murmured to herself quietly. She knew of my teacher¡¯s prophecy¡­ Fen continued: ¡°My teacher foretold that after the war begins, the Smiling Moon shall reign over the night, the four great pirates shall disappear into the vortex, the Steam Hand will fall in the north of the ocean, and to the siren¡¯s calls, the city atop the Moonstone shall become a pirate¡¯s paradise, and with the birth of a demigod who belongs to no kingdom, no ancient Transcendent organization, the great Whales shall cross the borders, sucking everything in the world into its belly¡­¡± ¡°Their power surpasses the limits of legend, surpasses the limits of our powers, there¡¯s nothing we can do¡­¡± S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen glanced at Chen Qi with an apologetic tone: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°With our strength, there¡¯s truly nothing we can accomplish.¡± Nothing we can do¡­ Chen Qi tried to recall as many key events from the Witch Sea as possible. The prophecy spoken by Fen was likely to be a significant event in the Witch Sea, the Steam Hand¡¯s defeat, the siege by the Black Whale Group, and the disintegration of the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡­ The Flower Witch was not wrong; with the strength of one Flower Witch alone, it was nearly impossible to do anything, to stop anything. It¡¯s like an ant trying to move a mountain, not a task one person can complete. Fen clasped her hands together, with a hint of prayer in her tone: ¡°And my teacher told me, I must collect at least five Witch Relics before the cry of the great Whale descends.¡± ¡°Then, at the Witch¡¯s Coffin at the bottom of the Deep Sea, open the sacred path to becoming a Saint¡­¡± At this point, Fen paused: ¡°And then resurrect her, resurrect my teacher¡­¡± ¡°Only by that, can we have a glimmer of hope in opposing the Deep Sea Ancient God mentioned in that prophecy, as well as the great Whale.¡± Resurrect her? Resurrect that old hag who delighted in obliterating humanoid monsters, conservatively over five hundred years old? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but snark inwardly. Although Chen Qi maintained his composure, at this moment, Jin Li beside him could no longer contain her excitement. To resurrect the Ice Witch! This was unprecedented news! A huge event! A historic figure who was well-known could actually have hope of resurrection! Yet, out of politeness, Jin Li quickly suppressed the words in her heart and listened attentively. The Flower Witch bowed her head, her gaze involuntarily settling on the wounds on her arm: ¡°The Witch Sea is doomed to perish, although it¡¯s a prophecy, it¡¯s also an undeniable fact¡­ To resurrect my teacher, one must gather the Witch Relics, an utterly impossible task, for as early as twenty years ago, the father of the Black Whale Group had already stolen the relics from my teacher¡¯s hands¡­ Not to mention, I¡¯m just a sick patient.¡± Fen said through clenched teeth, with a slight degree of bitterness: ¡°The two of you, if you don¡¯t wish to die in this ocean, stay as far away as possible from this area¡­¡± ¡°Fen!¡± Fen was speaking disheartening words again¡­ Chen Qi interrupted her: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll accompany you, and besides, if there¡¯s a path to becoming a Saint, I wouldn¡¯t give up on that hope.¡± Compared to the other sections¡¯ main quests, the Witch Sea¡¯s main quest, to simply resurrect the Ice Witch, was relatively simpler. Moreover, in all the main quests, there¡¯s a path leading to becoming a Saint, even to deity!! Chen Qi touched his forehead. This path was also one of his ultimate goals. He had now embarked on the Witch Sea¡¯s main quest. If he couldn¡¯t become a Legend, couldn¡¯t become a Saint, his end would inevitably be as a wraith of the sea. Not to mention that in Chen Qi¡¯s mind, he now found it impossible to abandon the Flower Witch and go to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom to become a Beast Tamer. On this ocean, the two lonely souls had already formed a bond. Qi¡­ Fen blinked, her gaze blankly fixating on Chen Qi, a small blush-colored flower blooming above her head unbidden: ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi asked calmly: ¡°In short, Fen, you need to resurrect the Ice Witch? If possible, I think you could ask the Ice Pirate Group for help.¡± The goal of the Ice Pirate Group strongly aligned with Fen¡¯s. ¡°Really?¡± Fen perked up, her fresh green eyes calmly looking at Jin Li: ¡°My teacher is the legendary Ice Witch, and if you could provide assistance, I believe, my teacher would not mind offering you a path to ascend beyond human limits and become a Saint¡­¡± ¡°A path to sainthood?¡± ¡°Yes, the Witch¡¯s Coffin is a relic created by the Thorny Goddess! Within it, lies the means and power sufficient for one to ascend to sainthood. That is precisely why the Black Whale Group seeks to kill me¡­¡± Jin Li couldn¡¯t help but clench her fists in excitement, hardly believing her ears. The Flower Witch had actually told her so much in one go! And the path to sainthood was a significant piece of information. For a Legend, a path to becoming a Saint is enough to drive them into utter madness. Even Jin Li was no exception! Jin Li placed her hands on her thighs, speaking earnestly: ¡°Witch Miss! The Ice Pirate Group is willing to offer you any help you need! Anything!¡± An excellent ally¡­ Chen Qi leaned back slightly: COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 319 - 235: Witchs Coffin_3 Chapter 319: Chapter 235: Witch¡¯s Coffin_3 ¡°This is a very dangerous and significant matter, we must absolutely not act rashly. May I ask, Fen, do you have any plans?¡± Chen Qi vaguely remembered that after the Blood Blade Pirate Group incident, wherever Fen went, like a reaper, a terrifying disaster would occur. Every time, they had barely triumphed over their enemies by using ¡®Blooming in Blood¡¯ before fleeing. Fen said seriously: ¡°There are a total of thirteen Witch Relics, and I need five of them. However, most of the relics are already lost. I only know that the Ice Phase relic is in the hands of the Father Whale, and the Cup Phase relic is with the Sea God Pirate Group.¡± With these two relics, it is almost impossible for us to obtain them, so my idea is to search for clues to the relics and then get through those ruins¡­¡± ¡°Of course, before that, I must complete my advancement task, create the perfect potion, and within a sea of blooming flowers, complete my own advancement.¡± Passing through the crack and then getting the relics¡­ Chen Qi shook his head in denial: ¡°Fen, this will be difficult to do. Even if we have detailed intelligence, it is impossible for us to get these relics, because there will always be someone who passes through the ruins faster than us. Therefore, our best way is to steal!¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Black Hunter was right¡­ After hearing this, Jin Li also fell into thought. The Flower Witch made it sound very simple, but only those who have been constantly seeking the Witch¡¯s ruins know the difficulty of this task. The Lands of Trial of the Witch are extremely rare, and not every Land of Trial contains treasures. Like the situation with the Blade Witch Trial Land, it is a rare occurrence. Whenever a Land of Trial appears, it is quickly targeted. Robbery! That is the best way to get these relics! Moreover, organizations that know the Witch Relics can open up treasures, and it¡¯s not only the Black Whale Group. In addition, Bonfire Energy Company and the navy are their competitors. Are they going to fight the Steam Hand? To fight the Black Whale Group? The room fell into a brief silence. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi closed his eyes, his thoughts scattering. The Ice Witch only had to prophesy and then wait to be revived, but they had so many more things to consider. Ultimately, if it weren¡¯t for the Flower Witch, with his current strength, he should not be touching the main storyline. Improving his strength, advancing to Third Rank, and stepping into the threshold of the experts are what truly matter now. As for the main mission, it¡¯s not something for me to consider. Now, these complicated tasks can only be left to the Ice Witch Pirate Group. Chen Qi looked at his aching arm. The Third-order Transcendent is a rank with the largest disparity in strength. In this rank, one finds many different schools such as monsterification, spirit embodiment, Shadow flow, martial arts flow, Gold Coin flow, and gunplay, among others. In addition, there are several ways to greatly enhance one¡¯s strength: prosthetic surgery, flesh surgery, tattoo surgery, book implantation surgery, and more. At this stage, I must choose a school, a Third-tier Occupation¡­ Chen Qi touched his head, filled with troubles. Although he now has some construction ideas for schools and Occupation Cards, he severely lacks the materials for these schools. Once reaching Third-tier, Transcendents focus on their versatility, and the materials needed for each powerful school require a vast amount of specific transcendent resources. Without joining a transcendent organization, it is extremely difficult to get these transcendent resources. With the situation in the ocean changing so much, Chen Qi cannot obtain these materials in the short term. Where can I get these materials or intelligence? Wait a minute! Chen Qi suddenly realized something; in this room was a super businessman, fatty and dripping with oil. A merchant who knew a great deal of intelligence and possessed a vast amount of rare materials for school construction! Jin Li did not notice Chen Qi¡¯s gaze but excitedly opened her backpack card, taking out the intelligence she had gathered and the rare materials: ¡°Miss Witch, is there anything you would like to buy?¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 320 - 236: The Messenger, the Diviner, and the Lamp Keeper Chapter 320: Chapter 236: The Messenger, the Diviner, and the Lamp Keeper The gentle sunlight softly streamed through the window, comfortably spilling onto everyone present. The small room was instantly filled with a pile of materials¡­ Jin Li introduced them one by one: ¡°Fire lizard tail, unicorn horn, mud beast liquid, Sea Dragon Scale, X-type potion¡­ These are all the good stuff I¡¯ve managed to obtain recently, all excellent for making rare potions. Flower Witch, take a look and see if there¡¯s anything you want to buy! Everything is offered at the lowest possible price!¡± This price was four-fifths of the black market price! Rare materials! The Flower Witch was particularly moved as she listened. Sure enough, she wouldn¡¯t drop the price¡­ Chen Qi glanced at Jin Li. As a Transcendent of the Shell Phase, Jin Li strictly adhered to her one and only rule: profit. Everyone who adhered to their Nature Form would gain an extra special bonus. And as a legendary trader, she had to maintain a strong desire for profit at all times to keep the bonuses of the Shell Phase Transcendent stable. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Shell Phase Transcendent¡¯s bonus could allow one to identify treasures in cracks and lower store prices. Even though her client was the Flower Witch, Jin Li wouldn¡¯t give her things for free. For legendary Transcendents, professional tasks and Nature Form were particularly crucial. Of course, for this cunning merchant, selling things at low prices was already a very rare occurrence. Jin Li habitually pitched: ¡°This mud beast liquid can be used to make a potion that dissolves clothes! Only one hundred thousand Shell Coins! This is the cat potion! It can grant one the habits of a cat! Two hundred thousand Shell Coins! This fire lizard tail can be used to make the Blood and Flesh Awakening Potion! Only a tiny one million Shell Coins and it¡¯s yours, Miss Fen!¡± In response to the sales pitch, the Flower Witch frowned: ¡°You actually have a fire lizard tail. I¡¯ve always wanted it, but unfortunately, I can¡¯t buy it.¡± Jin Li asked puzzled: ¡°Why?¡± The Flower Witch looked up and said: ¡°I have no money.¡± Jin Li was stunned for a moment, then instinctively rubbed her hands: ¡°No problem, Miss Witch, I also offer loan services. For just a little bit of your soul, you can exchange it for one million Shell Coins¡­¡± It¡¯s no wonder she¡¯s universally shunned, even her own leader wouldn¡¯t let her off the hook, thought Chen Qi, unable to help but complain silently as he surveyed the random assortment of materials Jin Li had laid out. The fire lizard tail, with the X-type potion that could reduce the rate of cellular aberration¡ªquite a useful item for conducting flesh mutation surgery. In addition, there were Tears of the Bone Dragon, which, if combined with skeleton powder from a Skeleton General, could be used by Flower Witch Fen to create a potion that enhances the strength of one¡¯s bones and significantly boosts endurance in prolonged battles. However, these items seemed too miscellaneous¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. The Flower Witch took out her potions and exchanged them with Jin Li for some materials. Then, Jin Li excitedly took out a sea chart: ¡°Oh, Miss Witch! This is a new map drawn by our sla¡­ no! Our esteemed Captain, Captain Palu, who has been searching for information on the Land of Trial of witches. This is the new map he drew after Crack Tide.¡± ¡°You can take a look. Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s no charge!¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Fen eagerly took the map from Jin Li¡¯s excited hands and unfolded it. Jin Li¡¯s map¡­ Chen Qi curiously moved closer to Fen¡¯s head. Unlike an ordinary sea chart, this one focused more on resources and power structures. It marked four Lands of Trial. Cup Phase, Blade Phase, Floral Appearance, and Scale Phase. Among them, Blade Phase and Floral Appearance were located in special sea areas, but the witch relics in these two places had already been taken by Fen. Aside from these, there were Cup Phase and Scale Phase¡ªto be specific, one was located at the base of the Sea God Pirate Group, and the other at the headquarters of the Navy in Moonstone City. ¡°Why¡­ are these two places?¡± The Flower Witch widened her eyes and asked in confusion. Jin Li quietly answered: ¡°According to our captain¡¯s information, the relic of Cup Phase has already become a sacred relic of the Sea God Pirate Group, and the Scale Phase relic was collected and sealed by the Navy ten years ago.¡± Jin Li¡¯s meaning was very clear. The remaining relics could only be seized by force! Fen rubbed her forehead. Neither the Sea God Pirate Group nor the Navy was an enemy they could afford to offend. Wait a minute¡ªChen Qi stared at the map, his eyes lit up with a flicker of inspiration: sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Fen, may I borrow this map for a while?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s furrowed brow gradually relaxed as he quickly scanned the map. The map marked numerous rare resources and special locations. As he looked at these locations, myriad ideas surged like a tide. The drifting Book Ship, the lost Lighthouse Ship, the Sea God cult, the Black Blade Marching Ship¡ª With the imminent descent of the Smiling Moon, a large number of foreign forces had also entered the region of the Witch Sea. Currently, as one who adhered to the Lamp Phase, Chen Qi¡¯s next profession would undoubtedly be related to the Lamp Phase. Among them, he had three relatively conventional choices. The first was [Messenger], a Third Rank Shell Phase profession. This profession, besides moderate comprehension of Lamp and Floral Appearance, and movement technique skills, provided an extremely strong escape ability. This profession had two ¡®parcel boxes,¡¯ which allowed items to be delivered from one parcel box to the other, regardless of distance. Additionally, as a Shell Phase profession, it also opened a small shop. Moreover, this profession initially mastered ¡°spatial travel¡± ability, enabling the study of high-order auxiliary skills like ¡°weather forecasting¡± and ¡®spatial jump.¡¯ COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 321 - 321 - 236 The Messenger, Diviner, and Lamp Keeper_2 Chapter 321 ¨C 236 The Messenger, Diviner, and Lamp Keeper_2 The occupation task is to deliver letters, with rewards of Spiritual Points, plus special Messenger Coins. The more difficult the destination of the delivery, the greater the reward. This occupation is also a legendary Lamp Phase occupation, a legitimate junior profession of the Natural Disaster Messenger and the Grand Reporter. In Shell Country¡¯s Weather Bureau and the White Dove Newspaper, messengers are the most common and most competitive profession. Additionally, within the White Dove Newspaper, there is the special occupation of photographer, which can use cameras to capture ghostly bodies and immobilize others. However, this occupation is impossible to obtain without joining the White Dove Newspaper. Second, the diviner, a Third-tier Lamp Script Phase occupation, obtains moderate Lamp Script Phase understanding, increased inspiration, and an overall boost in inspiration. The occupation comes with a simple ¡¯Tarot¡¯ divination method, and beyond that, one can also learn pendulum, astrology, numerology, etc. In combat, diviners can create many special spells that apply BUFFs, and some intellectually gifted diviners can, at the third order, cast powerful Meteorite Skills. The occupation task is divination, with a major divination once a week; based on the subject and result of the divination, this occupation will receive special ¡¯Divination Inspiration,¡¯ which can be used to strengthen skills and release Lamp Solutions. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The upper legendary Lamp Script Phase occupation for this profession is the Master Astrologer. Third, the Third-tier Lamp Balance Phase occupation, Lamp Keeper, can obtain moderate Lamp Balance Phase understanding. This occupation will gain a very special ¡¯Lighting Skill,¡¯ as well as night vision, and strong resistance to darkness. This skill can strengthen the light sources within fifty meters, evolving them into a powerful ¡¯Holy Light.¡¯ Within the range of the light, all hostile creatures will receive a weakness BUFF, and the light will also cause terrifying true damage to all creatures of darkness. At the same time, one will also gain the ¡¯Overturned Day and Night,¡¯ meaning that daytime activity decreases, nighttime excitement increases, and one will receive a special BUFF that enhances all attributes. Usually, the old men at every island¡¯s lighthouse are often of this occupation. The occupation task is to keep the lamp lit, simply put, to light a lamp in dangerous areas and ensure that the lamp does not go out before dawn. The more dangerous the area, the larger the reward, and when enough rewards are accumulated, one will also receive extra ¡¯Light¡¯s Inspiration,¡¯ which can enhance the learning speed of Skill Cards. The upper legendary Lamp Balance Phase occupation for this profession is the Lighthouse Keeper. Besides that, there are the Arsonist of Lamp Shadow Phase, the Ascetic of Lamp Ice Phase¡­ However, these Lamp Phase occupations are difficult to develop without joining a Transcendent organization, even if one successfully obtains them. Messenger, diviner, lamp keeper¡­ Chen Qi silently moved his finger to various locations on this sea chart. These three Lamp Phase occupations all have a chance of being obtained without joining a Transcendent organization. If one aims to become a messenger, the best way is through abduction and robbery; as long as one can kidnap someone from the Weather Bureau or the White Dove Newspaper and get an Occupation Card, it¡¯s not too difficult. For instance, Pelu from the White Dove Newspaper is the best kidnapping target. As for the diviner, this occupation relies on the Bookship wandering at the border between the Witch Sea and the Sea of Books. The Bookship comes from the White Tower Federation and is an exploration vessel that the White Tower Federation sent into the Witch Sea. As long as one is willing to become a spy for Shell Country, agrees to help the White Tower Federation collect information on Shell Country¡¯s naval bases and the Land of Trial, and gets a diviner¡¯s Occupation Card, the difficulty is also not high. Obtaining the Lamp Keeper relies on the keepers atop the lighthouses. Mad third-order Transcendents drop certain special materials upon death. Although these materials can lead to a slight aberration in the Occupation Card, they are the best materials for making Third-rank Occupation Cards! Chen Qi¡¯s finger rested on the sea territory managed by the Sea God Pirate Group. During the battle between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, the Sea God Pirate Group secretly visited various seas and took down many islands. And according to the information he had, there was a very high probability that the lighthouse keepers on these Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s islands were mad third-order Lamp Phase Transcendents! That is to say, as long as one can defeat a mad Lamp Keeper and hand over this Lamp Keeper¡¯s materials to a card maker, he could obtain a Lamp Keeper¡¯s Lamp Phase Occupation Card. Well, which one to choose¡­ Chen Qi found himself deep in thought for a moment. At this moment, Fen stealthily asked: ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Chen Qi answered with great difficulty: ¡°I¡¯m pondering my path to the third order of my Lamp Phase¡ª¡± If it¡¯s a messenger, to grow, he needs a large number of movement technique Skill Cards, and best of all, a flying mount like the reporters of the White Dove Newspaper. However, as a trade-off for escape capabilities, his combat ability would be significantly weakened. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it¡¯s a diviner, he must constantly curry favor with the White Tower Federation to become a top-notch spy and get subsequent Book Phase Skill Cards. But the White Tower Federation¡¯s exploration ships are not to be taken lightly, rather, they are an extremely dangerous organization. Their legendary Hunter Group of knowledge hunters has the ability to impart knowledge, even alter human common sense. One small mistake could lead to memory tampering and becoming a tool for exploring the Witch Sea. If it¡¯s a Lamp Keeper, it means one must operate opposite of normal day and night, with significantly increased activity in the darkness. Moreover, the Lamp Keeper itself is a special occupation that attracts monsters and is susceptible to curses of the night. Chapter 322 - 322 - 236 The Messenger, Diviner, and Lamp Keeper_3 Chapter 322 ¨C 236 The Messenger, Diviner, and Lamp Keeper_3 If he chose Lamp Keeper, the level of danger in his adventures would increase by a notch. Beyond that, constructing a skill school for Lamp Keeper required many special scale phase skills, and acquiring these skills was also a problem. The messenger is too weak, the fortune-teller relies on others, indeed, Lamp Keeper is a bit better¡­ Moreover, I have a Lamp Keeper¡¯s specialized lantern. Chen Qi agonized over it for a long time, inevitably wandering among the routes of White Dove Newspaper, Tower of Books, and Sea God Pirate Group. In the end, he slowly stopped at the base of the Sea God Pirate Group. The intensity of combat was his primary concern now. And under the environment of the Smiling Moon, the danger of the night increased, and Lamp Keeper, who could move about in the night, was undoubtedly a very powerful occupation. All of a sudden, Chen Qi was surprised to discover that above the waters governed by the Sea God Pirate Group, there was a marker for a deep blue flame. ¡°A blue flame¡­¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi was stunned for a moment. Deep Blue Fire only came into being amid the Crack Tide, a special flame! A child of agitation, fury, and overwhelming Transcendence! The Residual Fire Touch on him, the Hand of Yu Huo, were all forged from this item! Chen Qi immediately asked, ¡°Jin Li, what does this blue flame marker mean? Is the Sea God Pirate Group, again, mining Deep Blue Fire?¡± Deep Blue Fire? What is that? Jin Li looked puzzled: ¡°The Sea God Pirate Group attacked the ships of Bonfire Energy Company and robbed all the instruments of Bonfire Energy, then they started excavation activities at that place.¡± ¡°My shell intuition tells me that blue flame is exceptionally rare, a treasure not to be missed!¡± Deep Blue Fire¡­ Chen Qi and Fen were both extremely excited. This was far from just a treasure! It was the strongest flame capable of forging forbidden weapons! S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Sea God Pirate Group had begun excavation, which meant they had found a vein of Deep Sea Fire! Such a treasure¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, his gaze fixating on the territory of the Sea God Pirate Group. Deep Blue Fire, plus a Third Rank Lamp Phase Occupation Card! Even if there were only one of these things, it was worth making a trip to the Sea God Pirate Group for him. Chen Qi looked around, making sure the walls had no ears, then slightly raised his eyebrows and said, ¡°Fen, Jin Li, next, I plan to pay a visit to the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s waters.¡± ¡°???¡± At the fall of his words, Jin Li and Fen couldn¡¯t help but show an astonished look. What¡¯s going on? Why did talking about Deep Blue Fire suddenly make this man decide to head to the base of the Sea God Pirate Group! Could it be for my sake? Fen lifted her head excitedly, her face flushing as she said: ¡°Um, you don¡¯t need to go to the Sea God Pirate Group for Witch Relics, we can take our time¡­¡± Jin Li coughed twice, reminding: ¡°Mr. Hunter, that is the base of the Sea God Pirate Group, supported by the Black Whale Group, there are countless deformed sea beasts! And numerous twisted shadows! Moreover, the aggressiveness of those mad Sea God cultists is even more vicious than the desperate pirate groups!¡± Jin Li gave a cold smile. If the Black Whale Group pirates were unreasonably plundering, then the Sea God Pirate Group was insane. Even the great merchant Jin Li was afraid to enter the base of the Sea God Pirate Group. For Chen Qi to venture alone into the territory of the Sea God Pirate Group with his current strength was tantamount to seeking death. Jin Li was vehemently trying to dissuade the Black Hunter. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi fell silent for a moment, the tentacles on his clothes moved slightly, then he leaned back and said with a smile: ¡°Don¡¯t you think that I and the Sea God Pirate Group, we kind of match.¡± Chapter 323 - 323 - 237 Smiling Moon Descent, The Sea’s Abnormal Change Chapter 323 ¨C 237 Smiling Moon Descent, The Sea¡¯s Abnormal Change Quite fitting¡­ Fen¡¯s gaze shifted slightly, wanting to get a glimpse of Chen Qi¡¯s back. However, considering the presence of outsiders, the graceful woman still held back. If the Sea God Pirate Group was unaware that Residual Fire Touch was the equipment of the Deep Sea Hunter, with the sea beast pattern on Chen Qi¡¯s back, joining the Sea God Pirate Group would be effortless, without even needing to undergo any assessment. ¡°Hmm¡­ you really do suit the part,¡± Jin Li looked up, examining Chen Qi¡¯s attire and the tentacles behind him. Based solely on appearance, it would truly be a waste of talent for this person not to join the Sea God Pirate Group, to become a minor cult leader, or the captain of a pirate ship! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but recall various pieces of information about the Sea God Pirate Group. In fact, joining the Sea God Pirate Group, rising from an obscure pirate to a captain, or from a minor believer to a high priest within the group, held quite a promising future¡ª The Sea God Pirate Group, in reality, is a resource-rich pirate clan that backs onto the most crack-dense regions of the Crack Sea and controls a special and savage style. But their biggest problem is madness. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Simply put, the people of the Sea God Pirate Group embrace a frenzy; from going berserk, growing strange body parts, undergoing gender transformations, reaching explosive highs, consuming poisonous mushrooms, to using potions that turn one into a cat¡­ In the eyes of the Sea God Pirate Group, as long as these methods lead to increased strength, nothing is considered an issue! As a result, the Sea God Pirate Group possesses many powerful, mad, and fearless styles. After the Descent of the Smiling Moon, the Shadow fiends¡¯ rampant arrogance has even led to the Sea God Pirate Group developing a style that specifically counteracts Shadow fiends! Disregarding the issues with their minds and deformities, and the multitude of insane pirates and sea creature conservationists who only believe in strength, the Sea God Pirate Group is indeed a pirate clan with much potential. Upgrading and advancing in rank, acquiring equipment, are his current primary goals. The Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s Deep Blue Fire, the savage style, the extremely brutal strength augmentation surgeries, and their lunatic practices all align with his goals. Chen Qi¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly: ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll be heading to the Sea God Pirate Group next to study their techniques and try my luck at finding the legendary Witch Relics. After all, with my current strength, if I don¡¯t improve, I fear I¡¯ll be beaten to death,¡± ¡°You being beaten to death?¡± Jin Li¡¯s lips curled up, her eyes reflecting skepticism. Although it was only a clone that had sparred with Chen Qi for a few moves, Jin Li saw Chen Qi as someone with a fair amount of strength. Chen Qi, with his arms crossed over his chest, said seriously: ¡°The times have changed. Without absolute strength, in the future, it¡¯s not only a possibility for me to be beaten to death; Jin Li the merchant, you might also continually be beaten to death out at sea.¡± Under the Crack Tide, the number of Third-tier Transcendents is increasing, and some Second-tier Transcendents that had been stagnant for a long time demonstrate terrifying killing power after advancing to Third-tier. Furthermore, with the post-Descent version 2.0 of Witch Sea, the Shadow fiends will also display extremely terrifying dominance. Underneath this tidal wave, with Jin Li¡¯s ability to teleport randomly, every teleport could mean death. Once invincible merchants like Jin Li, the deep sea merchant, could become extra interest chests for pirate ships due to failing to keep up with the power level of the new versions. ¡°I will be beaten to death? Are you sure?¡± Jin Li¡¯s smile faded. Yes, your death count could conservatively exceed the hundreds¡­ Chen Qi mysteriously explained: ¡°The intuition of a Light Seer. I even sense that you might face the danger of death.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Jin Li¡¯s eyes flickered with unshakable confidence. In her view, with her ability to exchange money for lives, even if a Legend made a move, she would not die. You¡¯re right! Fen chimed in: ¡°According to my dreams, in the coming days, even Legends will lack the power to survive safely. Improving strength is of utmost importance. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ms. Jin Li, as a traveling merchant, please be extremely careful.¡± Why does it feel like the Flower Witch is quite partial to the Black Hunter¡­ Jin Li cast a doubtful glance. Being the successor of the Ice Witch, shouldn¡¯t she hate sea monsters to the core and maintain the highest vigilance against such grotesquely shaped beings? Chen Qi asked: ¡°How about it, Fen, will you come with me?¡± The Flower Witch closed her eyes, hesitating. Chen Qi was different from her; his appearance had never been exposed in front of others, allowing him to switch identities at any time. Though the Sea God Pirate Group had many fine things, her primary goal was to settle some old and new grudges and to concoct a Sage-level Potion, to digest the Fourth Rank Occupation Card, which was her current top priority. After a while, the Flower Witch spoke softly: ¡°I can¡¯t follow you. As I am now, entering the Sea God Pirate Group, I would only be a burden¡­¡± The Flower Witch wasn¡¯t a burden, but the resources needed for their respective advancement paths were vastly different. If they were to act together, it would inevitably slow down the other¡¯s progression. Right now, Chen Qi didn¡¯t urgently need the Flower Witch¡¯s services, but if he managed to acquire a substantial amount of medicinal materials in the Sea God Pirate Group, he would undoubtedly need her help. Inside the Sea God Group, there were many materials that could enhance oneself. For now, it was about time for them to part ways. Chen Qi looked deeply at the Flower Witch and smiled: ¡°I understand.¡± Continue your journey on .com Then, Fen spoke earnestly: ¡°Right, the upcoming waters are very dangerous; we must have a way to contact one another.¡± Chapter 324 - 324 - 237 Smiling Moon Descent, The Sea’s Abnormal Change_2 Chapter 324 ¨C 237 Smiling Moon Descent, The Sea¡¯s Abnormal Change_2 Given the previous experience of not being able to find Chen Qi, this time, Fen paid particular attention to this issue. She had to get Chen Qi¡¯s contact information! Contacting required a radio machine. Ideally, there would also be a confirmed temporary base¡­ Chen Qi said, ¡°Let me think.¡± How did these two seem so close¡­ Jin Li adjusted her round-frame glasses, turned over the special products she sold to couples with high praise, and pondered. This seemed like a business opportunity! No way! Jin Li! This must be a wrong idea. This might be the Flower Witch deliberately showing a vulnerable side to utilize the Black Hunter¡­ If the Ice Witch knew that her disciple had such a close relationship with such a strange Hunter, she would definitely crawl out of her grave and teach them both a harsh lesson! The fact that strange flowers kept appearing on the Flower Witch¡¯s head? It might be something that emitted hypnotic perfume to control the Black Hunter using Floral Appearance! Jin Li stored away her things, mentally filled in the gaps, and then smiled and said, Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°You two, does anyone want this merchant¡¯s contact information for just fifty thousand Shell Coins?¡± Fen¡¯s eyes lit up. She spoke to Jin Li quite seriously, ¡°Can you make it a bit cheaper? Get two!¡± ¡­ ¡­ On the vast sea, days and nights passed, and before long, dozens of days had gone by. Late at night, at the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s shipyard. The small repairer Ami continued to hammer away at Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship with her six mechanical fists. ¡°Ora ora ora ora ora ora!¡± Bam! Suddenly, green runes appeared on the Ghost Ship¡¯s hull. The runes quickly converged, forming a spiritual barrier as strong as iron! ¡°Ora!!!!¡± With a final punch, Ami¡¯s mechanical arm broke. Such a formidable defense barrier! Ami looked shocked, ¡°Such a powerful engine! Hunter sir, your Ghost Ship¡¯s defense barrier has been upgraded! Even the Nearshore Dominator would shiver at the sight of your barrier.¡± ¡°Thank you, little repair master.¡± Chen Qi stepped forward and took a look at his newly transformed Ghost Ship. As payment, the Blood Blade Pirate Group had upgraded his ship for free. And they hadn¡¯t been stingy with the materials, going all-in for this upgrade. They used products from the Steam Hand, and special runes from the B-level ¡¯Unbreakable Wall¡¯ within the Chuixiang Rift under the Shell Country Shield. The runes had excellent water resistance and spiritual power reduction properties, and besides having great strength, they also had exceptional durability. When fully deployed, it could provide 360-degree defense, protecting against attacks from underwater and from the sky. Even the heavy cannons from the Magic Bullet Company would have a hard time breaking through the Ghost Ship¡¯s defense barrier in a short time. Of course, the strength of the defense barrier depended on the ship¡¯s core, and the Ghost Fire Engine of Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship could perfectly manage this dominant barrier. Ami rubbed her nose, ¡°Hunter sir, are you leaving?¡± These days, Chen Qi had been in the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s training room, constantly honing his breathing technique with General Gail. Therefore, Ami always thought that Chen Qi might become a cadre of their Blood Blade Pirate Group. ¡°Yes, staying any longer is not a good choice.¡± Chen Qi jumped onto the ship and ordered the Water Elf No.3 to start the engine. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that the Blood Blade Pirate Group was deep in war, staying there only added to their burden. Chen Qi had clearly felt that because of him and the Flower Witch, the Blood Blade Pirate Group had faced multiple pursuits by the Hunter Group. The Blood Blade Pirate Group now needed some breathing time. ¡°Goodbye! Hunter sir!¡± Repairer Ami waved. ¡°Goodbye. By the way, everyone at the shipyard, stay inside tonight and don¡¯t go out to look at the moon.¡± ¡°The moon?¡± Ami scratched her head and looked at the slightly reddish sea. Chen Qi waved goodbye. With the roar of the engine, the ship sailed out of the shipyard toward the ocean beneath the night sky. At that moment, a prompt finally appeared before his eyes as he sailed into the sea. [You upheld the Lamp Principle, gaining the Lamp Principle¡¯s blessing ¡¯Lamp¡¯] [You will gain a certain level of danger perception. As danger approaches, you will have a stronger intuition and have premonitory dreams, increasing the likelihood of gaining special rift insights.] [Note: When your Lamp Heart dissipates, this blessing will also dissipate.] Finally¡­ Chen Qi stood by the ship¡¯s edge, enjoying the sea breeze, and couldn¡¯t help but smile. Every person who upheld a Nature Form would gain corresponding blessings once they reached a certain level. The Cup Phase enhanced digestion, reducing the mutation rate when consuming special items, Floral Appearance could view the favorability of rift units, the Shadow Phase could turn negative emotions into a permanent buff, the Ice Phase enhanced willpower, the Dice Phase increased luck, the Blade Phase increased combat intuition¡­ The Lamp Phase¡¯s singular principle reward was also quite a practical blessing. In rifts, it provided extra insight, and in the regular world, it had the chance to unreasonably foresee impending dangers. No need for any inspiration, not even any perception, to foresee the danger reward! In this world where he had only one life, a tiny bit of perception could help him avoid a bullet aimed directly at his brain. That should be enough. Next, he just needed to wait for Fen¡­ Find more to read at Once they reached the designated location, Chen Qi commanded the Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 crew to stop the ship. Chapter 325 - 325 - 237 Smiling Moon Descent, The Sea Changes_3 Chapter 325 ¨C 237 Smiling Moon Descent, The Sea Changes_3 The Ghost Ship was anchored at sea. Chen Qi stood on the deck, quietly enjoying the sea breeze, and took out the latest newspaper to browse through it. In the past month, Chen Qi had been continuously brushing inspiration points, raising his Blade Breathing Technique to lv3 and acquiring an additional passive skill [Blade Fury]. This passive skill enhances all attacks when in a state of rage or low health and keeps the body in a state of constant breathing. The Residual Fire Touch inherently increases rage, making it a quite powerful passive skill. Beyond that was the mastery over Steel Qi, Chen Qi had now reached Steel Qi lv3, not only capable of actively transforming Qi Power into a substance harder than steel, entwining it around him. Furthermore, he had acquired the passive skill [Steel Body], which significantly boosted Chen Qi¡¯s defense, and upon being struck, his body would instinctively form a stronger Qi Power defense around the wounded area. However, as a price, his inspiration points were now reduced to zero. Chen Qi opened the newspaper, then glanced at the sky. Once Witch Sea¡¯s 2.0 version begins with the Descent of the Smiling Moon, the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s Bounty Order will announce the seven new star pirates of the sea. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð These seven new star pirates are those who have demonstrated sufficient talent and strength on the sea following the Crack Tide. These people, in the view of White Dove Newspaper, all have the potential to become Legends! As expected, he and Fen should be among them. And soon after, unable to bear the loneliness any longer, An, having applied for the Hunter license, will make a splash at sea, waving around the Bounty Order, beating up half the pirates on the new star list, becoming the famously formidable Deep Sea Hunter, officially beginning her domineering path. Right, and possibly Little Crow¡­ But Little Crow¡¯s entrance indeed took her by surprise. In the original storyline, Little Crow was in the underground black clinic of Moonstone City, a rare, low-cost conscientious doctor in the black market, and it was only later that she would meet the Black Death Doctor and be highly valued by him. For a long time, she was just an inexplicably cold-speaking doctor. But now, Little Crow has completely exceeded her original development trajectory, becoming a cadre of the Black Whale Group, and a strong contender for the position of captain of the Mermaid ship. Meanwhile, the Black-eyed Captain, having lost his precious blade, according to the newspaper, had incidentally obtained a piece of Deep Sea Hunter gear in his search for Chen Qi, and had regained his spirits. Besides, another character who had undergone significant changes was Fen¡­ ¡°Qi! Qi! I¡¯m over here!¡± Chen Qi looked down, Fen was on a small boat, waving and shouting towards him. Chen Qi had limited knowledge of the characters of Witch Sea. But he remembered that after the melee between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, with flowers blooming from blood leaving countless of the pirate group dead, the Flower Witch severely injured, she fell into deep guilt. Thereafter, the battle-hardened Flower Witch had a cold and ruthless gaze, killing without batting an eye, and at the slightest disagreement, would decisively unleash her full power. At that time, the Flower Witch carried the domineering presence of the great protectress of Witch Sea, a savior akin to the Ice Witch! Cold, ruthless, and unyielding became the descriptors for the Flower Witch after the Blood Blade Pirate Group incident. On the sea, she was called the strongest new star, one that even the formidable Hunter An Aotian was wary of. Discover more stories at As for now, well¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head. There stood the Flower Witch on the small boat, with a Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 on her head, yellow flowers sprouting from it, and she was all wet¡­ And she even started to giggle inexplicably. Showing no signs of darkening, she even seemed more optimistic than when they first met. Chen Qi asked curiously, ¡°Fen, did you fall in the water? Haven¡¯t you learned to steer the boat yet?¡± Like a little cat, the Flower Witch shook the water off her body: ¡°Hmm¡­ no¡­ I just wanted to experiment and see if the flower on my head could absorb the sea water and become stronger.¡± ¡­ Now, aside from her stubborn words, every part of the Flower Witch had nothing to do with being unyielding or cold. Chen Qi leaned on the side of the ship, looking up at the distant sky: ¡°By the way, Fen, to keep in touch, I¡¯m planning to choose a spot at sea to create our hidden home.¡± ¡°Home?¡± Home! Fen looked shocked, coming from a great family, the word ¡¯home¡¯ was especially sensitive to her! S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom placed great importance on family ties. Chen Qi said, ¡°Yes, a base for communication. Right, Fen, if all goes as expected, tonight is the beginning of the Smiling Moon, so you¡¯d better get on board quickly.¡± ¡°Eh?¡± A red glow shone on both their faces. Chen Qi looked at the moon in the sky turning increasingly red. The 2.0 version of Witch Sea had begun. Chapter 326 - 326 - 238: Caught a Big One Chapter 326 ¨C 238: Caught a Big One Whoo¡ª Accompanied by the piercing alarm sound from Red Maple Island in the distance, every household in Witch Sea simultaneously lit their lamps and looked up at the sky. Tonight would be the brightest day in Witch Sea, as well as the darkest. Since the creation of the New World, it had never emerged from the shadow of a natural disaster. In the sky, the pallid moon was gradually smeared with a touch of bright red, and as the gentle sea breeze blew, thick clouds began to cover the sky while the roar of the tides swept in from afar. The wind carried shadows with it¡­ Chen Qi immediately lowered his head: ¡°Fen, get up here!!¡± The area where Fen was currently located was too dark. And the spiritual power field of Fen¡¯s Witch was enough to attract powerful monsters. Accompanied by a breeze, bubbles gradually emerged from the seabed under Fen, silently forming a twisted dark monster. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð It was entirely black, with a body as sturdy as a bear but a head like a deer, and within the darkness, it had a pair of dark red eyes¡­ Shadow Deer Bear¡ª Chen Qi pulled out his Giant Slayer Gun, without hesitation, he aimed at the head of the Shadow Deer Bear and fired. Accompanied by a gust of wind, the head of the Shadow Deer Bear burst open. ¡°Quick!¡± Then, Chen Qi walked to the edge of the ship and pulled Fen onto the boat. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Fen breathed heavily, patting her chest. She, who had been resting for a long time, had not completely entered the combat state yet. Chen Qi commanded: Read exclusive content at ¡°Fen, from now on, never enter the sea without light¡­¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Fen nodded, turned her head back in horror, and looked at the creature behind her. On that pitch-black body, the head of the Shadow Deer Bear had been severed, but it was continuously emitting black strands, repairing itself at an alarming speed. In just a moment, the Shadow Deer Bear, whose head had been destroyed, reformed half of its head and smiled at them. One of the most powerful traits of Shadow Beasts was their uncontrollable nature and strong regenerative ability. ¡°Nice¡­¡± After saying this, Chen Qi immediately aimed his Giant Slayer Gun at the Shadow Deer Bear and fired three shots. Bang! Bang! Bang! The Shadow Deer Bear exploded into crumbs, its body turning into a jelly-like shadow substance on the sea surface. Creeping shadows, shadow material, are mandatory drops for Second-tier or higher shadow creatures, which can be used to create shadow equipment or make High-order Shadow Skill Cards, or thrown at others to reduce their sanity. Creeping shadows rot rapidly upon exposure to strong light, turning into useless sludge which must be specially preserved. This, following Smiling Moon¡¯s Descent 2.0 version, is a rare material unique to Witch Sea. ¡°One, bring it back.¡± Chen Qi commanded Number One to store the creeping shadows in the storage of the Ghost Ship. So proficient in maneuvering¡­ Fen picked up her wooden staff and assumed a combat stance. However, the moment she assumed the combat stance, she was startled. For, with the anomaly in the sky, bubbles kept surfacing on the reddish sea¡ª Above the sky, the dark clouds pressed down like sea waves! Her inspiration was being blocked, completely unable to detect the presence in the dark. And with the hissing winds, pairs of bright red eyes opened in the dark, like hungry Shadow Beasts, eagerly eyeing the ship¡¯s lantern! ¡°One, two, ten, thirty, a hundred¡­¡± Fen tried to count the number of Shadow Demons and then realized, around the Ghost Ship, countless monsters lay hidden in the shadows, eager to snap their necks and tear their flesh apart. Chen Qi patted Fen on the back: ¡°Fen, what¡¯s wrong? Scared?¡± Fen clenched her teeth: ¡°No, Qi, I¡¯m just surprised¡­¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s normal to feel afraid. Now, when sailing in Witch Sea, we must always remain vigilant.¡± Chen Qi took out the daylight lamp from his backpack card and powered it with spiritual power to light it up. As long as they kept the ship¡¯s lantern bright, they would not suffer attacks from Shadow Beasts. Witch Sea¡¯s 2.0 version mainly had three major changes. First, Shadow Demons would become permanent residents above the sea and forever wander in Witch Sea. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was also a feature unique to the Witch Sea region. As for why Smiling Moon¡¯s Descent led to so many Shadow Demons in Witch Sea, it remained a mystery. Second, a significant increase in aberrant monsters, ancient creatures beneath the deep sea, and some ancient beings were also seen surfacing on the sea. Of course, the most crucial was the third point, including the Witch Land of Trial and a series of ancient B-tier cracks making their Descent! Although B-tier cracks are only one tier higher than C-tier, their destructive capacity and difficulty are several times greater. Their presence would permanently damage the surrounding space, completely altering thousands to tens of thousands of meters of sea area. This would lead to a lot of unknown dangerous areas above Witch Sea. Even if they traveled along the safe routes of the sea map, they would encounter great danger. And the internal space is fraught with danger, with a survival rate of most B-tier cracks less than ten percent. But as a reward, the resources inside are beyond human imagination. Steam Hand, Bonfire Energy, Magic Bullet Company, the fundamental strength of these powerful companies, and even their establishment, are closely related to the control of High-order cracks. It is by leveraging these cracks that Steam Hand and Magic Bullet Company could create powerful, unimaginable weapons. Chapter 327 - 327 - 238: Caught a Big One_2 Chapter 327 ¨C 238: Caught a Big One_2 A B-grade crack was enough to affect the direction of a war, the might of a small nation¡¯s weaponry. Therefore, after the Descent of the Smiling Moon, the surrounding powerful nations were unable to retract their greedy fangs. The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, White Tower Federation, and even the distant Black Blood Empire, the country of bitter winter, would ignore the warnings of Shell Country. They would send out powerful privateering Hunter Groups, adopting the posture of predators, venturing deep into the great seas of the Witch Sea, becoming a powerful third force beyond the navies and pirate groups! Under these three factors, the difficulty of navigating the Witch Sea¡¯s sea routes would change dramatically, increasing at least tenfold. Ordinary fishermen could only fish under the illumination of a lighthouse, and even Third-tier Transcendents, without encountering pirates, couldn¡¯t ensure their own safety. Chen Qi struggled to use inspiration, attempting to detect the maritime area he was in. However, he felt as if he were facing a wall, an endless wall of tidal waves that came at him wave after wave, blocking all of his Spiritual Power perception. A sense of nature¡¯s immense pressure weighed heavily on Chen Qi and Fen. Unconsciously, I¡¯ve also entered version 2.0 of the Witch Sea¡­ Chen Qi looked towards the densely packed swarm of Shadow Beasts, hung the daytime lantern at the bow of the ship, and commanded, ¡°Number Three! Head in this direction at full speed!¡± Boom! Boom! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Ghost Ship mode! Activate! The Ghost Ship emitted blue flames, its lantern light at full brightness, heading towards the distant seas. Fen, as a Floral Appearance Transcendent, possessed a few skills for detecting the weather: ¡°Chen Qi, are you really going to the base of the Sea God Pirate Group?¡± ¡°Yes, there are countless treasures there, as well as tentacles, and the Deep Blue Fire.¡± Chen Qi was exceptionally excited and without hesitation, pushed the ship to its maximum speed: ¡°I¡¯m going to Black Mine City, to pick up my little room boat, and then I¡¯ll head to the Sea God Pirate Group to look for a high-order Occupation Card.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Atop the tall buildings of Red Maple Island, people holding lanterns gazed at the Ghost Ship as it grew smaller in the distance. ¡°He¡¯s gone. Indeed, staying with us is still too dangerous,¡± said the fierce Fenrir, feeling an inexplicable sense of loss and helplessness. Old Gail downed a cup of strong liquor: ¡°Fenrir, don¡¯t worry. I believe soon, you¡¯ll see his deeds in the newspaper!!¡± ¡°Old Gail, it¡¯s not that simple. Those geniuses from the Royal University have already arrived in this sea region. In the presence of those geniuses, Transcendents like me and the Black Hunters, who are monsters, are merely mortals after all. Those newspapers, next, will become the stage for those geniuses,¡± said the self-deprecating Little Red Riding Hood as she stroked her blonde hair. Once those monsters from the Extraordinary University enter the scene, their pirate group¡¯s geniuses would shatter at a touch. Old Gail shook his head and laughed: ¡°That¡¯s not necessarily true, Little Red Riding Hood! Maybe he¡¯ll surpass you soon! And beat you until you¡¯re looking for your teeth all over the ground!¡± Your next journey awaits at Me, beaten down? Little Red Riding Hood instantly clenched her teeth, revealing fierce golden eyes: ¡°I will be beaten down by him! I am no ordinary Third Rank; among the Third Rank, I am the strongest¡­¡± Little Red Riding Hood crossed her arms over her chest; she had seen Chen Qi¡¯s strength in the practice room. In the Second-tier, he was outstanding, but in the Third-tier, he was still too weak. Besides, in her eyes, all Third-order Transcendents were merely toys. Old Gail, flushed, downed everything in one gulp: ¡°Hehe, well, give it a try then, Little Red Riding Hood! Aren¡¯t you also setting sail soon? To seek the Witch Relics, to cure our leader, Lady Blood!¡± ¡°You little thing, you¡¯re just Fenrir¡¯s sister, yet unexpectedly loyal! Unexpectedly spirited! If I were younger, I would definitely fall for someone with your fiery temperament!¡± You, you like me¡­ Little Red Riding Hood bit her teeth, feeling an urge to tear Gail to pieces. But after a long hesitation, she squeezed out a simple sentence: ¡°After I leave, Fenrir, my brother, take good care of Lady Blood for me!¡± It¡¯s in your hands¡­ Little Red Riding Hood felt somewhat reluctant. Fenrir looked at Little Red Riding Hood¡¯s determined eyes and nodded seriously. ¡­ ¡­ Sigh¡ª In the early morning, a shy ray of sunlight peeked over the sea horizon, painting the sky a gentle orange. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm, the early horse gets the grass, and the early Water Elf has work to do! Number One, Number Three, Number Four Water Elves had already taken their cloths and were earnestly cleaning every corner of the ship. Number Five, Number Six, Number Seven were responsible for chopping vegetables and preparing ingredients. ¡°Mmm, except for Number Two who waters the plants, the other Water Elves are very diligent¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded in satisfaction. The Water Elves were indeed pets with perfect craftsmanship. After finishing his role as the ruthless supervisor, Chen Qi found a rocky reef at sea, stopped the boat. After several days of sailing, he and Fen had reached the territory of the Sea God Pirate Group. In the distance, they could already see the towering statue of the Sea Goddess piercing the clouds. Chen Qi jumped down from the boat and carved a star on the reef with his long knife: ¡°Fen, from now on, this will be our meeting point! If your radio device can¡¯t contact my ship, come to this place and carve a flower. If I can¡¯t contact you, I will come here and carve a star.¡± ¡°No problem, Chen Qi!¡± Fen dropped her small sailing boat in the water. Next, Fen¡¯s destination would be Blood Demon Island, near the base of the Sea God Pirate Group. She intended to go there to search for the legendary Blood Demon¡¯s Heart, which was the key to suppressing her Blood Flower disease! Chapter 328 - 328 - 238: Caught a Big One_3 Chapter 328 ¨C 238: Caught a Big One_3 ¡°Okay!¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and tossed his long-unused, tattered little houseboat overboard. His current strength was insufficient compared to some, yet more than enough for others. And he had many plans for his next course of action. However, charging directly into the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s territory with the Ghost Ship would be too conspicuous. Pretending to be a chef and using the small houseboat to enter the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s waters would be much more stealthy. Of course, if he could blend in naturally, that would be an even better option. As for taking care of the Ghost Ship, Chen Qi had also thought of a temporary plan, which was the Water Elf No.3. Chen Qi had taught No.3 everything from sending distress signals to starting the engine and turning the ship¡¯s bow! In case of trouble, No.3 would send a message to the machine inside the small houseboat. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Now, the once timid No.3 could be considered an excellent little captain of the Ghost Ship. If No.3 couldn¡¯t handle the task, he could simply leave it to his first mate and pharmacist, Fen. ¡°I¡¯m stuck with my class change task right now, so making contact with the lighthouse keepers of the Sea God Pirate Group is of utmost importance.¡± As long as he could take out a mutated lighthouse keeper! All problems would be solved! The lighthouse keepers of the Sea God Pirate Group were in charge of dock safety and the comings and goings of ships. Therefore, finding a lighthouse keeper was not a difficult task. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The key was how to approach them, as each lighthouse keeper was under strict protection. ¡°Do I assassinate them, or find a way to replace them?¡± Chen Qi mused, falling into indecision. Right at that moment, the sea beneath his feet emitted an unusual sound! Before he could react, a tentacle grabbed his leg. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi blinked. Tentacle grass, a type of special plant hidden beneath the sea, attacked any creature that entered its territory. Once entangled, one would continuously have their energy drained! It would be impossible to circulate Spiritual Power for a short time! This was a creature with extremely strong control abilities, and once afflicted, one¡¯s combat prowess would greatly diminish! ¡°Fen!¡± Chen Qi immediately alerted Fen. Tentacle grass often numbered more than ten! With him restrained, Fen would be next! If Fen were caught, they both would suffer severe injuries from the relentless thrashing tentacles. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best!¡± Fen reacted immediately, her Spiritual Power sensing completely unable to detect the tentacle grass beneath her feet. However, the tentacle grass moved abnormally fast, and Fen was still a step too slow. Splash! Two slippery tentacles emerged from the water, reaching for Fen¡¯s fair feet and arms¡­ Then, just as the tentacles were about to reach Fen¡¯s feet, they suddenly halted, twisted a bit, and abruptly switched directions. The tentacles ignored Fen and surged toward Chen Qi. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why are they only grabbing me? Why not the Flower Witch? That¡¯s not right! Chen Qi was suddenly startled as three tentacle grasses firmly gripped his feet, rendering him unable to break free for a moment. What a forceful grip! After Smiling Moon, these guys have stepped up a level! ¡°This thing is troublesome¡­¡± Chen Qi pulled hard at his feet. Theoretically, with his perception, he shouldn¡¯t be unable to react to a normal tentacle grass attack¡­ Wait a second¡­ Chen Qi paused abruptly, suddenly considering a possibility. This was a man-made trap! The tentacle grass trap was a tactic the Sea God Pirate Group took pride in! Legend had it that the famous Carol was once caught by this trick and blackmailed with a photo by Perle from the White Dove Newspaper. ¡°Hide! It¡¯s a trap!¡± Chen Qi immediately commanded. ¡°???¡± Upon hearing this, Fen immediately jumped into the water and hid. Enjoy more content from And soon, a large battleship, stirring up massive waves, arrived at the reef with an imposing presence. On the prow, a pirate whose back was emblazoned with the emblem of the Sea Goddess, could barely contain the excitement on his face as he rubbed his hands: ¡°These tentacles! Praise the Sea Goddess! We¡¯ve caught a big one again!¡± Chapter 329 - 329 - 239: Welcome to the Territory of the Deep Sea Monster Chapter 329 ¨C 239: Welcome to the Territory of the Deep Sea Monster Sea God Pirate Group! The Flower Witch was in the water, struggling to hold her breath, curled up into a ball, trying to avoid detection. Chen Qi pulled his foot back, raised his head, and looked at the captain of the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s warship. The man had seaweed-like green hair, wore round frame glasses, sported a long twist braid, and also held a Tentacle Book in hand. Of course, the most eye-catching feature was his green, snake-like vertical pupils¡ªhe was the famed Captain Sea Snake, the patrol fleet commander of the nearby Sea God Pirate Group. A Third Rank Spiritual Power field, Book Master, a Mage¡ªhis tome was his core weapon. Though his eyes resembled those of a snake, his appearance was surprisingly stern¡­ Chen Qi gauged the man¡¯s strength and weakness. An average level of power. At this moment, the captain of the Sea God Pirate Group, Captain Sea Snake, glanced at the ship behind Chen Qi and excitedly said, ¡°Brother, it¡¯s Thursday today, nice weather, eh? Seems like you¡¯ve got yourself entangled by tentacles, feeling all weak and limp in your limbs, right? Give me 500,000 Shell Coins! I¡¯ll save you! And I¡¯ll throw in a bottle of moisturizing cream!¡± The power of the tentacle grass wasn¡¯t great; it was mainly the effect of a one minute of control. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð A one minute control effect! For 500,000 Shell Coins! That familiar feeling of camaraderie! The distinctive feature of Witch Sea! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but get excited. As a little captain who had traveled far and wide, he hadn¡¯t yet encountered one of Witch Sea¡¯s signature elements¡ªextortion and robbery! In Witch Sea, when two unrelated ships of similar strength encounter each other, they generally don¡¯t engage in battle. But if two ships came too close, then the stronger ship would undoubtedly demand a ¡¯collision fee¡¯ from the weaker one. It was the same with the Sea God Pirate Group. Although they controlled an area called the Mad Sea, it was a scenic place during the daytime. They also had a tourism business, allowing merchants, adventurers, Hunters, and Mechanics to reside on their islands. Additionally, because of Sea God Island¡¯s unique geographical conditions, if the White Tower Federation wanted to enter Witch Sea, the Sea God Islands were a great stopping point, so their islands would have people from Shell Country as well as visitors from the White Tower Federation. To maintain the reputation of their islands and to attract new members, the Sea God Pirate Group generally didn¡¯t launch attacks on ships unless they were from hostile factions. But not being able to make money from robbery didn¡¯t mean they couldn¡¯t make money from ¡¯saving¡¯ people. After flipping through the Bounty Order and confirming Chen Qi was a harmless good guy: ¡°Oh, traveler from afar, let me tell you, these tentacles are utterly ruthless! If we don¡¯t save you now, you might get strangled alive!¡± ¡°You¡¯re charging 500,000 Shell Coins just to deal with these lousy weeds?¡± Chen Qi retorted without any intention of paying. You don¡¯t need to be polite when talking to pirates. And at the end of the day, these tentacle grasses were only sticking to him and wouldn¡¯t cause any real harm. Sea Snake frowned and condescendingly said, S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Right now, you¡¯re powerless, and without us, how would you break free from the tentacles? We are your saviors.¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Chen Qi mercilessly kicked away, freeing himself from the tentacles and then viciously kicked at the chunky, oversized tentacles. A kick! Followed by a fierce Qi Power kick! Through practice, Chen Qi had discovered that against the relentless attacks of sea beasts, as long as he was ruthless enough, cold-hearted enough, these clingy sea beasts would obediently scurry away! ¡°?¡± At this, Captain Sea Snake shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t kick! This is a tentacle grass trap from Smiling Moon, it¡¯ll go berserk!¡± ¡°What did you say? I can¡¯t hear you clearly!¡± Without hesitation, Chen Qi gave the tentacle grass another hard kick. Sea Snake said in horror, ¡°Stop it! You will provoke their anger¡ª¡± However, by the time he said this, it was already too late! Clang! Clang! One after another, the tentacles turned a vivid red and awoke furiously from the sea, giving Sea Snake a big showdown. He kicks you, so why are you hitting me? Captain Sea Snake didn¡¯t understand at all. Then, a terrifying forest of tentacles abruptly rose from the seabed, raging toward the warship, wrapping up about a dozen men on board! Moreover, to express their anger, the tentacles tightened around the ten men from head to toe, fervently siphoning Spiritual Power. Turtle bondage, tied up quite professionally¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help commenting, before turning to look at the Flower Witch hiding in the water. Your next chapter is on .com Well¡­ Above the water surface, small bubbles gurgled up, and a little black flower of shock floated by¡ª Fortunately, Fen wasn¡¯t injured by the angry tentacle grass¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief, signaling Fen to run quickly, drew his black blade, and with a leap, landed on the deck. ¡°Save, save me¡­¡± Among the tentacles, Captain Sea Snake stretched out a hand with effort. As a pirate who had consumed ¡¯Deep Sea Protective Liquid,¡¯ he had never imagined that he would be attacked by his own trap! He was firmly wrapped by the tentacles, his vitality rapidly depleting. Chen Qi, carrying his black blade, walked over and said amiably, ¡°Dear, do you need help?¡± ¡°I do, of course I do¡­¡± Sea Snake said with a choked voice. Chen Qi patted the hefty tentacle: ¡°Rescue fee, 500,000 Shell Coins, ten people, 5 million, I¡¯ll give you a 12% discount! Let¡¯s make it a round number, 6 million Shell Coins!¡± How much? A discount? 6 million Shell Coins! Sea Snake¡¯s eyes bulged at the words. Damn it, indeed there were no good people who came to their Sea God Islands! Chapter 330 - 330 - 239: Welcome to the Territory of the Deep Sea Monster_2 Chapter 330 ¨C 239: Welcome to the Territory of the Deep Sea Monster_2 Chen Qi smiled and said, ¡°When dealing with pirates, the pirate way is most suitable.¡± ¡°Want it?¡± Chen Qi gave the chubby tentacle a slap. ¡°Want!¡± ¡°Swear.¡± Chen Qi added a sentence. All members of the Sea God Pirate Group are loyal followers of the Sea Goddess. They would not break the vows made under the skirt of the Sea Goddess. In their eyes, the Sea Goddess, an ancient deep-sea being, is an existence that must not be defied! ¡°I swear! In the presence of the Sea Goddess, I¡¯ll pay you! And thereafter, I¡¯ll express my sincere gratitude to you!¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Not bad¡­ Chen Qi then patted the tentacle grasses again. At this moment, seeing Chen Qi approach them again, the tentacle grasses slowly twisted and placed these men in front of him. Almost there¡­ Chen Qi used the back of the Black Blade, gathering his Qi Power, and smacked the tentacle grass forcefully. Boom! ¡°Down!¡± Chen Qi commanded in an authoritative tone. Amidst the powerful wind of Qi Power, those tentacles he disliked instantly twisted and retreated into the depths of the sea. Bang! Bang! Bang! The members of the Sea God Pirate Group were also mercilessly dumped onto the ground. Captain Sea Snake¡¯s sensation of choking at last ended, and he quickly took out the Tentacle Book, chanting a simple word in an ancient language: ¡°Silence!¡± With that simple word, the Tentacle Book flipped through rapidly, and the tentacles under the water instantly calmed down. The Tentacle Book, a tome specifically for manipulating tentacle grasses, is a very useful and powerful weapon within the Sea God Pirate Group. Captain Sea Snake knelt down, wanting to give Chen Qi a punch, but then he remembered his promise: ¡°Thank you.¡± You¡¯re thanking me, huh¡­ Chen Qi walked over, rubbing his fingers: ¡°Don¡¯t need to thank me, just pay up!¡± Captain Sea Snake was stunned for a long time, grinding his teeth, he took out a backpack card, flipping through it and counting his money, he only had four million! ¡°Hand over ten creeping shadows as compensation.¡± Chen Qi pondered, then said with a smile. Creeping shadows are rare goods; combined with the twisted tentacle threads of the Sea God Pirate Group, they can craft the powerful talisman ¡¯Tentacle¡¯s Protection.¡¯ As a Third-tier Transcendent, the other party undoubtedly killed plenty of shadow monsters last night. Explore more stories with That item, worth three hundred thousand Shell Coins each, lacked a unified market price for the time being. Moreover, if his next profession were to be a Lamp Keeper, he could completely follow an unorthodox path, that is, monster shadowization. Usually, because of the job traits of a Lamp Keeper, the correct skill tree relies on Lamp Phase comprehension to learn various light skills to fend off monsters in the dark and farm Skill Points. But in fact, there is another quite good approach, which is to give up specializing in Lamp Phase skills, and instead dual-train, learning a small number of shadow skills, to use shadows against shadows. Lamp Keepers who usually are responsible for protecting others in the night will directly become monsters that reap the lives of others. Lamp Keepers of the monster shadow school not only have strong survival abilities in the night but also possess extremely strong offensive capabilities. However, to follow this school, one urgently needs Shadow Phase insight and a large amount of Shadow Phase resources. And Chen Qi had obtained Shadow Phase insight during his Second-tier. And the nights of the Witch Sea produced a large amount of Shadow Phase resources. This path is feasible¡­ Chen Qi concluded. Cannot break the vows¡­ Captain Sea Snake, gritting his teeth, took out a box containing creeping shadows and handed it to Chen Qi. Not a bad harvest¡­ Chen Qi happily accepted the money and the box. Then, as Captain Sea Snake came to his senses, he questioned: S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Stranger, what are you here for?¡± Chen Qi pulled out his Second-tier Hunter certificate: ¡°I am a Hunter. Recently, with war looming, I heard that the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group were fighting fiercely, and the Sea God Pirate Group is also gathering Hunters¡­ There might be some fine business here!¡± ¡°Also, I¡¯ve contracted Sea Beast disease and was abandoned by the Navy, so I came here to seek a cure for Sea Beast disease from the Sea Goddess¡­¡± Hunter Association¡¯s Hunters are extremely welcome in places like Sea God Island, a land filled with danger. With the identity of a Hunter, coupled with Sea Beast disease, being abandoned by the Navy, looking for a cure¡­ Chen Qi, in a short sentence, directly stacked his identity BUFF to the max! Saying so, Chen Qi, without any hesitation, stripped off his clothes to reveal the muscular torso beneath and the spider-like blue patterns on his back. ¡°Join us, the Sea God Pirate Group?¡± Captain Sea Snake blinked and swallowed hard. Nothing could be a better entry ticket to the Sea God Pirate Group than this spider-like blue pattern! Within the Sea God Pirate Group, Sea Beast disease is not an ailment but a sacred blessing! He bowed to the tentacle grass on the seabed and said: ¡°Alright! Visitor, there¡¯s no problem. Tell me your name, and once we verify your identity, you can join us. In the meantime, you can stay on Sea God Island¡­¡± Entering the territory of the Sea God Pirate Group was unexpectedly simple¡­ Chen Qi muttered to himself. Chen Qi got up, returned to his own vessel, and quietly gazed at the vast sea in the distance. This is a good place to grow. I hope the next time we meet, my strength will have surpassed Fen by far¡­ Chen Qi glanced at Fen below the water and at the reef that he and the Flower Witch had agreed upon, lowered his small houseboat, then followed the warships into the harbor of Sea God Island. After Chen Qi left, the Flower Witch poked her head out of the water. I must also possess the strength to protect others¡­ Fen, holding the Water Elf No. 2, looked toward the distant Chen Qi with complex eyes. ¡­ ¡­ The battle between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group dragged on, and the Navy, because of the attack on the Bonfire Energy Company, vented all their fury upon Sea God Island. Chapter 331 - 331 - 239: Welcome to the Territory of the Deep Sea Monster_3 Chapter 331 ¨C 239: Welcome to the Territory of the Deep Sea Monster_3 The Navy has already taken an oath¡ªif the Sea God Pirate Group doesn¡¯t return the materials from Bonfire Energy Company, what follows will be the fiery flames of war from the heavens! And Bonfire Energy Company will also dispatch its newest type of destruction Mecha! A coming war has the common folk in a state of panic, but at this moment, the faces of everyone on Sea God Island are brimming with joyous smiles, as if they have already defeated the Navy. All of this was because of yesterday¡¯s Smiling Moon, under that crimson moonlight, the strength of the Sea Beasts greatly increased! In their eyes, this was a blessing from the gods, and soon they would receive the protection of the Sea Goddess. ¡°The Sea God Pirate Group is developing quite well.¡± Chen Qi looked around, complimenting them. Sea God Island has a lighthouse built of piled-up columns; in the nearby waters, there are many tentacle weed traps, and on the beaches, there are a thousand powerful cannons. Captain Sea Snake laughed proudly: ¡°Of course, the power we, the Sea God Pirate Group, possess is beyond your imagination.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Come now, since you¡¯re from the Hunter Association, you should know the rules of the Hunter Association. It¡¯s the same for the hunters and pirates on Sea God Island.¡± Captain Sea Snake welcomed Chen Qi very warmly. In fact, their leader originally had plans to recruit a Hunter Group. The hunters of the Hunter Association were already a bunch of formidable desperados. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, the hunters of the White Tower Federation, along with many other wild Hunter Groups, have agreed to help fight against the wrath of the Navy. Captain Sea Snake took Chen Qi into a bar, which inside, was very similar to the mission hall of the Hunter Association. On the walls, there were lots of Bounty Orders. Find your next read on .com Navy Admirals, Fenrir, Flower Witch, Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s third-level employees¡­ The bar was packed to the brim, mainly consisting of about fifty percent pirates, thirty percent hunters from Shell Country, and twenty percent hunters from the White Tower Federation. And the quality was rather high, with a total headcount of over three hundred people, and no fewer than ten Third Rank hunters! And the reason for such a high-quality pool of hunters was their Bounty Orders. The rewards, besides the standard Shell Coins, also included Contribution Points. Contribution Points could be exchanged for special items, and these special items far surpassed the rewards offered by the Black Mine City Hunter Association. Flesh implants, bone armors, adorable sea mud pets, rare card prototypes, and books of release¡­ These were all good things that could enhance the power of a Third-order Transcendent. Captain Sea Snake smiled: ¡°See, the foundation of our Sea God Pirate Group; we are capable of attracting strong hunters. I truly don¡¯t know how the Navy dares declare war on us!¡± Such strong confidence¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself: ¡°Captain, relying on these disloyal mercenaries to defeat the united Navy and the war Mechas of Bonfire Energy Company is extremely dangerous.¡± Oh? Captain Sea Snake didn¡¯t argue, and smiling, he said: ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a necessary choice, not everyone has faith in the Sea Goddess, and the true loyalists in the Sea God Pirate Group are limited. But in the end, we need a group of people to stand before us until we create the perfect creature. As long as someone stands before us, even for just a short while, waiting for their arrival, we will be victorious! And we will also give them sufficient reward.¡± Them¡­ Chen Qi blinked. Captain Sea Snake smiled mysteriously saying to Chen Qi: ¡°Welcome to the territory of the deep-sea monsters, distant Hunter. Take a look, the store we¡¯ve set up especially for monsters, do you see anything you want?¡± Chen Qi walked over, looking at the Contribution Points shop on the wall. Werewolf Occupation Cards, Writhing Shadows¡¯ Touch, Floral Appearance mutation potions¡­ Suddenly, a blank card emanating a dark aura caught his eye. Chapter 332 - 332 - 240 White Tower Hunter Chapter 332 ¨C 240 White Tower Hunter Blank card¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up involuntarily. Enjoy more content from A blank card was often a special drop from the Void Phase, Shadow Phase, or crack in the Book Phase. It could serve as a model for skill cards, occupation cards, one-time cards, or backpack cards. A cardmaker needed blank cards to create new cards. Ordinary cardmaker apprentices had the ability to mass-produce blank cards, but cards with Nature Form power needed to rely on specific monster drops. And a blank card emitting black gas had two possibilities. First, it was a blank card with the Shadow Phase attribute. Second, it was a card with the Void Phase. Of course, there was another possibility¡­ Chen Qi widened his eyes. Under his strong inspiration, he could feel the extremely suppressed spiritual power of the Shadow Phase, mixed with extremely calm spiritual power, constantly emanating. This blank card possessed both Nature Forms. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Although it only had one more Nature Form, in terms of rarity, the rarity of a Void Shadow Phase blank card was fifty times that of a single Nature Form skill card. A Void Shadow Phase blank card had powerful spatial attributes. Paired with the creeping shadow produced in the Witch Sea, even an ordinary book hammer phase cardmaker apprentice could create a powerful ground card weapon, the Forest of Creeping Shadow Tentacles. Subsequently, if one delved into the Shadow Phase, they could even develop Shadow Release techniques, like Tentacle Surge. Third Rank book phase, hammer phase, and heart phase transcenders had already started mass-producing units: the small steam mechanical soldiers of the hammer phase, the beast herd flow of the heart phase beast tamer, and the ground flow of the book phase transcenders. The Tentacle Surge was a very strong ground card skill. With just one card, one could withstand the shadow beast monster attacks under the Smiling Moon. The Void Shadow Phase blank card was a special drop after Smiling Moon. Killing a Third Rank strength book, shadow phase monster had only a one percent drop rate. To think one would appear in this place. Currently, many people should not yet know the value of this blank card¡­ Chen Qi propped his chin, excitedly asking: S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I want that blank card. What level of task do I need to complete?¡± Captain Sea Snake squinted his eyes, pondered, and said: ¡°A blank card with the Shadow Phase, the Shadow Tide is coming soon. Let me think, since you¡¯re a newcomer, you can either maintain the tentacle grass or help our Sea God Pirate Group build defensive works to withstand the Shadow Tide.¡± Captain Sea Snake curled his lips and pointed to another reward: ¡°You might want to swap it for Sea Muddy. This is our specialty product, a mud-shaped creature that can cover your whole body. Long-term use will not only let you experience an unprecedented feeling of comfort but also give you a special fragrance, making it less likely for sea beasts to attack.¡± As he said this, Captain Sea Snake hugged himself with both hands, his face turning red, showing a look of comfort! ¡°???¡± You can say that, but don¡¯t make such weird gestures¡­ Chen Qi glanced at Captain Sea Snake. This guy had various pet motifs on his clothes, apart from the Sea Goddess on his back: water elves, tentacle grass, sea snakes, little seahorses, and so on. He was an ocean-type pet beast enthusiast. And he had not noticed the specialty of the blank card at all. Hmm, he did not even care about it in the slightest¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: ¡°I¡¯ll take the task of maintaining the tentacle grass. I¡¯ll take two tasks first.¡± Tentacle grass was a special sea beast that was extremely prone to agitation. In most people¡¯s eyes, this was a highly dangerous job; a slight mistake and you¡¯d be tied up by tentacles. This was a laborious task requiring strength. But for Chen Qi, the difficulty was less than collecting herbs from sea beasts with Little Crow. No, it did not even require his effort at all. He had six water elves; one water elf could maintain one plot of tentacle grass. He alone could maintain six plots of tentacle grass! No, considering water elves only needed to rest four hours out of twenty-four¡­ If he squeezed their rest time down to two hours, his water elves could cover all the tentacle grass plots near Sea God Island! Chen Qi said decisively: ¡°I¡¯ll take two plots!¡± ¡°Two plots, that will take at least twelve hours of your time. This is a labor-intensive job that no one is willing to do¡­¡± This was a laborious task¡­ Captain Sea Snake showed a look of admiration: ¡°Alright! Brother, seeing that you¡¯re suffering from sea beast disease and still so diligent, I¡¯ll give you the reward in advance.¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi widened his eyes. Captain Sea Snake puffed out his chest, said something to the person in charge, then took out the blank card and handed it to Chen Qi: ¡°This card is of no use to us; take it! Work hard! In the future, follow us, and you¡¯ll be part of our family. We¡¯ll make sure you rise to the Third Rank!¡± Captain Sea Snake smiled inwardly. His spirit power perception could clearly sense Chen Qi¡¯s spirit power field. Among the second-order, Chen Qi¡¯s spirit power field was already quite formidable. Under normal circumstances, a Shadow Phase blank card could at most sell for ten thousand shell coins! Spending ten thousand shell coins to lure a competent Second Order Transcendent with a big promise and increase his loyalty was quite a bargain. More importantly, the difficulty of maintaining one plot of tentacle grass was actually quite high, needing ten thousand shell coins anyway. In the end, he earned an extra ten thousand shell coins for nothing. [You have obtained a Void Shadow Phase blank card.] Just like that¡­ Chen Qi found it hard to believe and accepted the card. The Sea God Pirate Group did not even know the immense value of their shop items. The Sea God Pirate Group indeed was a ramshackle operation¡­ Chen Qi took the card and straightforwardly said: Chapter 333 - 333 - 240 White Tower Hunter_2 Chapter 333 ¨C 240 White Tower Hunter_2 ¡°Right, Captain Sea Snake, to be honest, I want to become a third-tier Lamp Keeper. Is there any way?¡± ¡°Lamp Keeper¡­ I think¡­ Hmm?¡± Captain Sea Snake suddenly widened his eyes. The Hunter before him actually wanted to become a Lamp Keeper! Every Lamp Keeper is an important part of the island¡¯s security forces. Especially after Smiling Moon, as Shadow Tide strikes, the night brings intermittent, dangerous lunatic ramblings. The status of Lamp Keepers had been infinitely elevated, their strength determining the safety of Sea God Island at night! One could even say that Lamp Keepers are the gatekeepers of the island! The status of this position is higher than that of his own as a pirate captain! Captain Sea Snake put away the grinning expression on his face: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°You¡¯re not an undercover agent sent by other pirate groups, are you?¡± Without the surveillance of Lamp Keepers, at night, tentacle grass formations, black mud traps, and sea vortex traps, all meticulously laid out, could be dismantled by hostile forces. Giving the Lamp Keeper¡¯s position to an outsider is like handing over the keys to one¡¯s house! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the end of the day, Chen Qi is but an unknown newcomer! Chen Qi earnestly replied: ¡°How could that be? I am a Transcendent of the ¡¯Principles of the Lantern¡¯; what I desire is not the position of Lamp Keeper, but the Occupation Card of a Lamp Keeper. To be honest, I¡¯ve been stuck at second-tier for too long and urgently need a path to promotion.¡± ¡°A path to promotion¡­¡± Captain Sea Snake pondered for a long time: ¡°Distant Hunter, after Smiling Moon, the value of a third-tier Lamp Phase Occupation Card has exceeded your imagination! Unless you have connections, you can only strive for it yourself. The only way I can think of is defeating the Lunatic Devotee¡ªthe Shadow of the Lantern¡ªbut that chance is very slim, and your strength¡­ is not enough¡­¡± Under the current circumstances, without the support of a third-order Transcendent, a second-order Transcendent could not possibly obtain a third-tier Occupation Card¡­ Captain Sea Snake added: ¡°Of course, there is another choice. You join the Sea God Pirate Group officially and work for the group for three months. After that, based on your performance, perhaps the leader might bestow upon you an Occupation Card for a Lamp Keeper.¡± Chen Qi asked: ¡°Lunatic Devotee? Shadow of the Lantern?¡± Undoubtedly, the Shadow of the Lantern was the very target he had been longing for! A lunatic Lamp Keeper! When speaking of this person, Captain Sea Snake couldn¡¯t help but frown: ¡°He was originally a lighthouse keeper at our Stone Lighthouse, but twenty days ago, after predicting the Descent of Smiling Moon, he fell into lunacy, abandoning his faith in the Sea Goddess and turning to worship the Lantern Death God.¡± ¡°Before he left, he swore that after Smiling Moon, he would kill everyone on Sea God Island, and indeed, just yesterday, he teamed up with a Shadow Beast to hunt a commercial vessel in the dark of night, causing us to lose fifty million Shell Coins, thirty crew members, and five second-tier Transcendents like you¡­¡± ¡°Moreover, he has sworn that once the Shadow Tide descends, he will let Sea God Island experience the terror of the Shadow Tide!¡± As he said this, Captain Sea Snake¡¯s pupils constricted, revealing a snake-like threatening stare, trying to dissuade Chen Qi from his thoughts. A BOSS in the Shadow Tide¡­ Chen Qi pondered. Shadow Tide is a special kind of catastrophe that occurs after Smiling Moon. Simply put, it is when Shadow Beasts that fear the light and cannot find food gather together to launch a horrifying collective onslaught! The scale of these Shadow Beast tides is immense. And they typically aim for places dense with people and light, with islands on the vast sea becoming the central targets of the Shadow Beast tide. A powerful Shadow Tide can destroy an entire city, a truly terrifying catastrophe. The Shadow Tide of Sea God Island, combined with a Grade C Shadow crack, is the largest Shadow Beast tide scale within a month after Smiling Moon! Discover exclusive content at A Shadow Tide combined with a crack is essentially a special type of crack! ¡°A large-scale Shadow Tide¡­¡± Chen Qi frowned. Captain Sea Snake crossed his arms: ¡°Yes, a large-scale Shadow Tide. Otherwise, why do you think our Sea God Pirate Group is recruiting so many mercenaries? Unquestionably, that guy will appear when the Shadow Tide arises. If you¡¯re lucky enough¡­ No, forget it! Brother, you¡¯re just a second-tier Transcendent; you won¡¯t be able to beat the hundred or so third-tier Hunters that we¡¯ve brought in!¡± ¡°Sniping kills¡­¡± Chen Qi closed his eyes. Defeating a lunatic Lamp Keeper with his current strength is not a problem. But the key is that the Lamp Keeper, as a BOSS during the Shadow Tide, could very likely be killed by other Hunters. At that time, the issue becomes a contest for the killing blow! Is there any way¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment. It¡¯s simple, just kill him before the BOSS appears in the Shadow Tide. Chen Qi murmured silently: ¡°Captain Sea Snake, it seems you are worried about the Shadow Tide. I¡¯d like to apply for a mission to investigate the origin of the Tide.¡± As this statement was made, the Hunters resting nearby and the pirates of the Sea God Pirate Group all cast surprised looks in his direction. ¡°Ah?¡± Captain Sea Snake wore an incredulous expression. Investigating the origins of the Shadow Tide is an extremely dangerous and important mission; it¡¯s like a soldier storming straight into the enemy¡¯s headquarters. Yet, this mission is also critically important. If it¡¯s possible to detect the scale of the Shadow Tide and its attack routes before its onset, the difficulty faced when confronting the Shadow Tide will be substantially reduced. Assigning a dangerous and arduous task to a rookie who has no understanding is Captain Sea Snake¡¯s style, but at this moment, he couldn¡¯t help but ask: Chapter 334 - 334 - 240 White Tower Hunter_3 Chapter 334 ¨C 240 White Tower Hunter_3 ¡°Why? Have you lost your mind?¡± ¡°I am a Light Phase Transcendent, with the ability to handle Shadow Beasts, and I need a lot of creeping shadow materials myself.¡± Chen Qi said expressionlessly: ¡°If I want to become a true Light Seer, I must have the courage to ignore the difficulties and delve into the dark.¡± As he spoke, Chen Qi pretentiously added: ¡°And I think, if Sea God Island becomes my home in the future, then I must also have the courage to protect it.¡± Home¡­ Captain Sea Snake didn¡¯t know how to control his expression. He had only seen Chen Qi as a naive and background-less victim to exploit, preparing to assign him dangerous and tough missions, and to drain his value. However, he had never imagined that before he even began the brainwashing, Chen Qi had already considered Sea God Island his home! And he was willing to go, on his own initiative, into the source of the shadow tide to detect the enemy! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð What a good person, I misjudged him¡­ Captain Sea Snake felt a profound sense of remorse internally. The surrounding Hunters also showed expressions of admiration and whispered amongst themselves. ¡°A Second-order Transcendent daring to undertake such a dangerous job.¡± ¡°Who is he? A defector from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau?¡± ¡°Seems like a Chef, a newcomer¡­¡± ¡°A second-tier newcomer daring to enter the Shadow Beast tide? Isn¡¯t he afraid of death? The origin of the Shadow Beast tide is reportedly populated by hundreds of thousands, even millions of Shadow Beasts!¡± ¡°A newcomer, huh? Didn¡¯t the Sea God Pirate Group brainwash him? That cult leader really does considerable harm.¡± ¡°Keep your voice down.¡± The crowd shook their heads, but most of the Hunters displayed a supportive attitude. Experience more content on .com You see, the more information about the Shadow Beast tide, the safer they would be! With utmost respect, Captain Sea Snake placed his hands on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulders: ¡°Brother, what¡¯s your name?¡± Chen Qi said: ¡°Qi.¡± sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a tone full of gratitude, Captain Sea Snake said: ¡°Qi, brother! Brave man! I¡¯ll immediately give you the location of the origin of the Shadow Beast tide, to be honest, according to our meteorological tower, the shadow tide will launch a total assault on Sea God Island within three days! And only five people are participating in the detection! Your information could save thousands of lives here!¡± ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s the reward¡­¡± Chen Qi asked. With an excited tone, Captain Sea Snake said: ¡°Three million Shell Coins for the reward! Brother, furthermore, I¡¯ll give you the forbidden knowledge exclusive to our Sea God Pirate Group!¡± Three million Shell Coins, not bad¡­ Chen Qi was pleased internally, as he was low on money right now. Adding more, Captain Sea Snake said: ¡°Oh, and brother, if you really pull this off! I¡¯ll also give you the sea mud I use for my daily bath!¡± Is this supposed to be a pet I can give away¡­ Chen Qi said: ¡°No need.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll give you the sea mud used by the Holy Maiden of our Sea God Cult for her baths¡­¡± ¡°Um¡­ no need for that either¡­¡± What is your obsession with sea mud¡­ Chen Qi was speechless. Without hesitation, Captain Sea Snake handed over the sea chart marked with the origin of the tide to Chen Qi. A bit of danger here, I wonder if Fen has left yet¡­ Chen Qi took the map and planned his trip. Just then, a somewhat playful female voice interrupted his thoughts: ¡°Little brother, if you can truly provide information about the shadow tide, we at the Tower of Books are also willing to make a card for you for free.¡± That voice¡­ Chen Qi looked towards the source. The speaking woman, sitting on a high stool, swayed her wine glass, smiling serenely as she watched him. She had silver-white hair, long white eyebrows, a straight nose, and wore a simplistic white Hunter uniform, yet she looked exceptionally noble and elegant. Beside her, sat five other Hunters in the same white uniforms, their expressions cold. White Tower Federation, Hunters from the Tower of Books. Chapter 335 - 335 - 241: Shadow of the Lantern Chapter 335 ¨C 241: Shadow of the Lantern White Tower Federation, free card-making, free¡­ Chen Qi looked towards the other party. Usually, making a Third Rank Occupation Card would cost a hundred thousand Shell Coins, and if the creator was highly skilled, the price could rise between three hundred thousand and five hundred thousand Shell Coins. Of course, in Shell Country, highly skilled Cardmakers were rare, belonging to the typical rich, yet hard to find category. Free card-making was considered a decent small gain. ¡°Free¡± often implied danger¡­ Chen Qi carefully scrutinized the other party. Apart from studying abroad An, this was his first time conversing with someone from the White Tower Federation in this world. Aside from the Hunter¡¯s uniform, the other person had two silver droplets hanging from their ears. Mercury drops, encountered a bigwig again¡­ Chen Qi silently lamented. Shell Country¡¯s famous Cardmaker Melanie, codename, Mercury Hunter. From the attire and presence, the Transcendent in front of him was just an ordinary Second-order Transcendent. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð But in reality, White Tower Hunters excelled in hiding their own Spiritual Power fields; the true strength of these six people was most likely Third Rank. Mercury Hunter Melanie, fond of reading, newspapers, card-making, pranking others, plus hunting spies, seeking Witches, and a range of valuable goods. Like a Gray Mouse, Melanie was a young president of the Hunter Association, a mentor to many newcomers. At Third Rank, she had mastered multiple powerful release techniques, one step away from Legend, extremely dangerous. Enjoy exclusive chapters from .com Melanie gently swirled the wine glass in her hand, raising her eyebrows: ¡°Little brother, you seem to need a learned and powerful Cardmaker; if you really manage to obtain the information on Shadow Tide, I am willing to make cards for you for free.¡± Chen Qi pondered for a moment. The card-making level in the White Tower Federation was very high. Cardmakers, in other countries, were just an auxiliary profession, but in the White Tower Federation, they were a terrifying fighting force. White Tower Federation¡¯s Cardmakers possessed stronger power; they could create many powerful and dangerous cards and mastered the techniques of fighting with cards. Due to the investment in Transcendent resources, eighty percent of White Tower Cardmakers had formidable combat capabilities, hence, they were also known as Cardmasters. Getting to know a White Tower Cardmaker was quite a good thing¡­ However, the other party actually thought I could get information¡­ Chen Qi thought: ¡°I hope you won¡¯t regret it.¡± ¡°Of course, I won¡¯t, may you succeed, little brother.¡± Melanie squinted her eyes, smiling. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi shook his head inwardly. Although getting to know a White Tower Hunter¡¯s Cardmaker was not a bad thing, the other party¡¯s motives were undoubtedly impure. As expected, their purpose, like mine, was for the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s Deep Blue Fire and the Witch Relics. These six people, all competitors. In subsequent encounters, I must remain vigilant¡­ Chen Qi pocketed the map, following Captain Sea Snake, he left the area. After leaving, Melanie and others also departed, heading to the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s guest house. Inside the guest house, a White Tower Hunter curiously asked: ¡°Captain Melanie, why did you agree to make a card for that Hunter just now? A Second-tier Hunter can¡¯t possibly get any information on Shadow Tide.¡± Melanie hesitated for a moment, then spoke: ¡°Well, because I took a liking to him.¡± ¡°Captain???¡± Melanie¡¯s lips curled up: ¡°Just kidding, my inspiration tells me that his strength far surpasses that of an ordinary Second-order Transcendent. Additionally, considering his rookie status, doesn¡¯t our plan precisely lack a lure, someone who can attract firepower? Given our current situation, nurturing a noticeable decoy is an excellent choice. Moreover, if he really can get information on Shadow Tide, it would also be beneficial for us! After all, Shadow Tide is a tremendously rich experience. Therefore, we might as well make contact first, offer him some benefits.¡± Melanie smiled, confident in using the resources of the White Tower Federation to pull Chen Qi into their adventure team, to become a decoy. Can that guy really come back alive¡­ The White Tower Hunter thought to himself, but still forced a smile and said: ¡°Brilliant insight, Captain!¡± ¡­ ¡­ The next day, in the middle of the night. After handing over to Captain Sea Snake, Chen Qi went to the shipyard, spent a hundred thousand Shell Coins for renovations, and another two hundred thousand Shell Coins to equip the small houseboat with a stronger triple-screw propeller. Although the Ghost Ship was powerful, small boats were safer and more stealthy in many waters. After upgrading the small houseboat, Chen Qi assigned Water Elves number five and six to deal with the tentacle grass. The task of maintaining tentacle grass was very simple, mainly involving going to the root of the tentacle grass, clearing these fish spines, and applying a layer of oil to the tentacle grass. Both deep-sea creatures, tentacle grass wouldn¡¯t randomly attack Water Elves; with the Water Elves¡¯ craftsmanship, covering two areas was more than sufficient. In the end, Chen Qi spent another hundred thousand Shell Coins to purchase ten high-strength waterproof spherical lights, then stuffed them into the stomachs of number one and three, briefly evolving them into Light Elves. He then spent another two hundred thousand Shell Coins to buy one hundred bright bullets from Magic Bullet Company. Though pricey, it was an essential item against the Shadow¡­ Chen Qi picked up the sniper rifle, loading the bullets. Must find and kill the Shadow of the Lantern before nightfall¡­ Chen Qi silently said to himself. Chapter 336 - 336 - 241: Shadow of the Lantern_2 Chapter 336 ¨C 241: Shadow of the Lantern_2 After dealing with a series of events, Chen Qi set sail in the dawn¡¯s first light, heading towards the origin of the shadow entities. ¡­ ¡­ Noon, within the Sea God Island waters, Black Forest Island. Under the huge canopy of trees, a scouting expedition team was frantically fleeing, holding lanterns and frequently glancing back. Behind them, beast-like noises could be heard from time to time. Forest Island was an island densely covered with trees. The fluffy tree leaves formed a huge, dark cloak that buried the entire island in darkness. Before attacking, the shadow entities needed a dwelling, and this island, undoubtedly, became the most suitable abode for them. The expedition team consisted of five people, all second-order Transcendents. They were here for the one million Shell Coins promised by the Sea God Pirate Group. Upon arrival, the team captain was overjoyed, thinking they had received a simple detection task! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð After all, according to reports, shadow beasts could not approach light. But now, he couldn¡¯t help but say with a trembling voice, ¡°Is, is he still there?¡± As a Blade Phase soldier who had activated the Courage Skill, the team captain was still trembling uncontrollably. ¡°Captain, I don¡¯t know. I feel like they are always there, as soon as our lanterns go out!¡± In the forest, fierce winds blew as if countless dark hands were trying to snatch the lantern from his grip. ¡°Damn Sea God Pirate Group! If it weren¡¯t for the flames they promised, I wouldn¡¯t be here! If it weren¡¯t for that damn debt collector!¡± The team captain gnashed his teeth. He was a Hunter who had completed three C-tier Crack missions and twenty D-tier missions, brushing with death numerous times. His family was once a well-known mining merchant in the Moonstone Islands and had even turned down a marriage alliance with the mayor of Maro Town. However, after the Crack Tide, due to greed, he and his friends borrowed thirty million Shell Coins from the Bank of Shell Country but were unable to repay, and his entire family of fifty became indebted to the debt collectors. Why? Why must I repay the money, why must I come to this godforsaken place, why can¡¯t I have my freedom, if I just ran away, I wouldn¡¯t be dying! The more the team captain thought, the more furious and regretful he became: ¡°The family had the capability to handle this; I should have pursued my freedom!!¡± He had had enough of this exhausting life. As a graduate of the Bei Country Royal University, he was supposed to be searching the great sea for his love, for his legendary path. ¡°I want to become a legend, even if it means betraying everyone! Once I¡¯m a legend, no one can stop me!¡± The team captain said through clenched teeth. Suddenly, three whips flew out of the darkness, ensnaring the four team members behind him, and then forcefully pierced into their chests. Dark red blood splashed onto the team captain¡¯s face in an instant. They were a moment too slow, and that moment decided their life or death! In the darkness ahead, a tall, pitch-black figure with a large scythe approached him. ¡°Light! Light! Light!¡± The team leader held out the lantern, attempting to block the monster before him! All shadow beasts were afraid of the light! However, the creature disregarded the brightness, appearing even more excited. The next moment, a slender arm grabbed his head, lifted the scythe, and like mowing grass, dark red blood spattered everywhere. Bang! The five people were carelessly thrown to the ground. In the span of a breath, wolf-like shadow beasts surged out from the darkness, their tails wagging happily. After dealing with the five men, the tall figure bent over, extinguished the lantern with the scythe, and looked towards the entrance of the forest. He faintly heard, coming from afar, the cries of the weak. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡­ ¡­ ¡°Ha! Ha! Ha! (Get lost! Get lost! Don¡¯t come near the master! Do you know who my master is?)¡± ¡°Hiss! Hiss! Hiss! (I am a deep-sea monster! A fearsome beast!)¡± Inside Black Forest, Water Elf No. 1 and Water Elf No. 3 were trying hard to puff up their bodies, hopping and jumping on either side of Chen Qi, chasing the shadow beasts in the darkness and biting at them. Water Elf No. 1 and Water Elf No. 3 were crammed full of spherical lamps; they themselves had become sufficient mobile light sources. Now, they were Light Elves! Experience tales at .com Chen Qi held the lantern, with Meat Cutting Bone Breaking strapped to his waist, ready to fight at any moment. In Chen Qi¡¯s hand was a divine artifact from the seasoned Transcendent in the White Cloak, one of the finest lanterns from the Witch Sea. With this lantern, even the giant beasts among the shadow beasts wouldn¡¯t dare to approach him carelessly. Therefore, in Chen Qi¡¯s view, the only enemy on this trip was the Shadow of the Lantern mentioned in the intelligence reports. The deranged Transcendent would not miss an opportunity to hunt me down¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. As long as he patrolled the edge of the Black Forest, encountering the Shadow of the Lantern was just a matter of time. However, time was a big problem. Chen Qi furrowed his brow; the current time was the afternoon, and there was just over an hour before nightfall. Once night fell, it wouldn¡¯t be just about killing the Shadow of the Lantern¡ªstaying alive would be a problem in itself. Under the overwhelming number of shadow beasts, even the daylight lantern would not last for too long. ¡°Wa wa wa wa! (Shadow beasts! You¡¯re too weak! Try to kill us if you dare!)¡± ¡°Waku waku! (You feeble creatures, don¡¯t you even dare to come near us!)¡± Chapter 337 - 337 - 241: Shadow of the Lantern_3 Chapter 337 ¨C 241: Shadow of the Lantern_3 The large and small Water Elves were playing exceptionally happily. ¡°Stop attracting hatred, my dear little ones,¡± Chen Qi spoke, ¡°Come back, night is falling!¡± Bang! Suddenly, a slender foot stretched out from the darkness and fiercely stomped on Water Elf Number One. The powerful force of the foot instantly flattened Water Elf along with the light bulb inside it into a meat patty. Crack! Next was Number Three! In the blink of an eye, the two arrogant and overbearing Water Elves turned into meat patties! Ignoring the light, Shadow of the Lantern¡­ Chen Qi lifted his head to gaze at the enormous entity before him. His figure was huge, bent at the waist, holding a giant black scythe; his entire body was covered in black, as if clad in a layer of armor. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The scythe still bore fresh blood. Drip! Drip! Shadow of the Lantern gripped the scythe with both hands, emitting an almost crazed sound: ¡°Would you like me to send you off?¡± ¡°Ah, finally found you!¡± Lucky, no, perhaps the Water Elf¡¯s taunting did great service¡­ Chen Qi drew out his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, the Residual Fire Touch covered him like a tide. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Second-tier strength, deep blue flames¡­¡± What remained of Shadow of the Lantern¡¯s sanity immediately analyzed the situation at hand. Bang! Darkness moved! Almost in the next instant, Shadow of the Lantern covered his entire body with a black wind, then his speed increased fivefold! The crazed man obtained powerful movement skills through his dealings with Shadow Beasts! So fast¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and decisively activated Super Sensation. Under Chen Qi¡¯s feet, a wave rapidly spread out for several meters, forming a circle. In that moment, Chen Qi¡¯s sensory world underwent earth-shattering changes, an unprecedented experience appeared before his eyes. Super Sensation! It greatly enhances the perception of high-speed objects! In such a state, Chen Qi could easily catch bullets. Behind! Bang! Behind Chen Qi, black smoke arose, forming two new translucent tentacles, which then fiercely wrapped around the scythe coming from Shadow of the Lantern. The scythe fiercely hit Chen Qi, but a layer of incredibly tenacious black Qi absorbed most of the attack! This is Steel Qi! Powerful sensing coupled with Steel Qi¡¯s powerful defense, the attack from Shadow of the Lantern was completely within his defensive range. Chen Qi immediately seized the moment to counterattack, the tentacles on his back grabbed Shadow of the Lantern, then swung him like tossing a chicken, violently smashing him against a huge tree. Blade Breathing Technique! Whoosh! Under the mighty Qi Power. With his heart pounding wildly, Chen Qi¡¯s feet suddenly shattered, rapidly stepping out a Shadow Step, then he picked up the raging Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, and fiercely attacked Shadow of the Lantern! ¡°Slash slash slash slash slash!¡± ¡°Die!¡± In that instant, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking clashed with the scythe, sparking flashes like flint dust! The blade shadows intertwined in the air into a dense net, each clash bursting out dazzling sparks, frightening the surrounding Shadow Beasts into retreating. However, Blade Breathing Technique plus Steel Qi! The powerful burst from these two skills intensified Chen Qi¡¯s offensive, while Shadow of the Lantern grew increasingly weaker. ¡°Not enough stamina, monster!¡± Chen Qi laughed loudly and intensified his assault. This is the explosive power of Blade Breathing Technique! ¡°You!¡± Disbelief filled the eyes of Shadow of the Lantern. He was insane, supposed to become stronger, and yet now, the madman was being rubbed against a tree by a Second-order Transcendent! Shadow. Madness Wave! A burst of Spiritual Power exploded from Shadow of the Lantern like a huge wave, violently shaking the surroundings! ¡°I have already stepped into¡­¡± Shadow of the Lantern was about to retaliate, but found that Chen Qi had already formed a defensive stance with his blade. As if he had prepared for this move all along. ¡°Sacrifice My Flesh¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flashed crimson, he didn¡¯t dodge but instead, using the blade, bore the hit relying on Steel Qi. A wave after wave of oppressively heavy Shadow Wolves struck Chen Qi! ¡°Break Bones!¡± ¡°What kind of move is this¡­¡± Shadow of the Lantern tried to gather a more powerful move. Blade Release. Slash! Accompanied by a piercing whoosh, birds scattered flying out of the forest. Read latest chapters at .com Chen Qi fiercely drew his blade, slicing not only the giant body of Shadow of the Lantern but also the three massive trees behind him. Chapter 338 - 338 - 242 Good News on Landing Chapter 338 ¨C 242 Good News on Landing Whoosh¡ª¡ª A gigantic cracking sound echoed, as if a massive beast was roaring. A single slash! Amid the falling tree¡¯s smoke, Chen Qi¡¯s strong right leg stomped on the broken body of the Shadow of the Lantern. The Shadow of the Lantern¡¯s eyes were wide open, struggling to lift its hand towards Chen Qi. ¡°Why¡­¡± ¡°Why, I still have moves I haven¡¯t used, why, not give me a chance¡­¡± S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One slice killed you, and you still want to use your ultimate move? Delusional fool¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were cold as he fiercely stomped down, shattering the Shadow of the Lantern¡¯s form to pieces. A black hole appeared on the ground, splattering black blood. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð This was his Blade Release, a powerful skill capable of killing a Third-tier Transcendent in one blow. The only drawback of Sacrifice My Flesh was that, before releasing Blade Release, he had to endure the opponent¡¯s attack. If unable to withstand it, he would die before releasing ¡¯Break My Bones¡¯. However, combined with the passive defense of Steel Qi, in the defensive state of Sacrifice My Flesh, Chen Qi¡¯s body could even withstand an ordinary Blade Release. Compared to the first time he used Blade Release, when his whole body boiled on the verge of death, Chen Qi now, although his whole body burned, felt incredibly excited. The Shadow of the Lantern was dead. Till its death, it never unleashed its ultimate move. Chen Qi flicked the black blood off his blade. Normally, in a frenzy, a madman¡¯s body would deform and swell, evolving into a more terrifying creature, also known as the second stage. His attack was so high that the second stage disappeared directly. ¡°Wuwuwu (Master, save me¡­)¡± ¡°Wuwuwu (Master, I¡¯m going to, to perish¡­)¡± Water Elf Number One and Water Elf Number Three called out for help. ¡°Coming, coming.¡± Chen Qi dropped his cold expression, like a professional nanny, walked to the water elves, took out a water bottle filled with seawater, poured it on the water elves, then gently rubbed their heads, placing light bulbs above them. Bang! With the rubbing, the water elves gradually swelled, restoring their large form! Luckily, water elves were highly resilient pet beasts; as long as they weren¡¯t faced with high-temperature attacks, they could almost always recover. Next, Chen Qi stood up, taking out a small knife. He had two things to do. First, loot the gear. Second, scan the details of the shadow tide. ¡°Watch my surroundings, don¡¯t let shadow beasts approach me.¡± Chen Qi instructed the water elves. ¡°Wakuwaku (Yes! Master!)¡± ¡°Wuwuwuwu! (No approaching! Shadow beasts!)¡± Number One and Number Three perked up again, hopping around, driving away nearby shadow beasts. Let¡¯s start looting¡­ Chen Qi eagerly crouched down. As the death occurred, the Shadow of the Lantern began to burn continuously, eventually forming a special golden powder. Upon death, a madman¡¯s body automatically disintegrated, leaving special extraordinary resources. Chen Qi first picked up the conspicuous black scythe. [Great Scythe of Shadows: Nature Form: Shadow Description: A weapon made from Creeping Shadow, boasts impressive durability, and enhances Shadow Phase power by 20% on attacks. Note: While wielding this weapon, total spiritual power increases by 20%, spiritual power strength by 20%, but it will continuously drain spiritual value and life value, inducing dark and terrifying desires.] A weapon made from Creeping Shadow, not of much use to me. However, it could be dismantled. One Great Scythe of Shadows should dismantle into 8 to 10 Creeping Shadows. Creating the Forest of Tentacles requires as many as fifty Creeping Shadows, with a maximum capacity of one hundred. The more Creeping Shadows, the stronger the power! Without hesitation, Chen Qi placed the Great Scythe of Shadows into his backpack card. Discover more content at .com Then Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, focusing on the golden powder. Chen Qi took out a spoon, carefully scooping up the powder, and placed it into a paper packet. [You obtained Powder of the Lamp Keeper: Nature Form: Scale, Lamp Description: Powder of the Lamp Keeper, can be used to make Lamp Keeper cards, or diluted and used as material for Lamp Phase Scale!] An unremarkable description, but an exceptionally valuable herb. Finally got it! Chen Qi felt incredibly excited. With the Powder of the Lamp Keeper, he only needed to find a Cardmaker from the White Tower Federation to complete the card-making, then pass a simple trial, and he could officially step onto the path of the Third Rank. Suddenly, a small black bottle caught Chen Qi¡¯s attention. On the waist pouch of the Shadow of the Lantern¡¯s corpse, there was a small black bottle. This is¡­ Chen Qi picked up the potion. [Body-Strengthening Potion of the Witch Sea: Nature Form: Cup Description: A body-strengthening potion made from the Cup Phase body fruit, can enhance one¡¯s extraordinary constitution. Note: This potion can be taken multiple times, but only for Third-order Cup Phase Transcendents. Other Nature Form Transcendents who take it excessively may contract muscle diseases.] Body-strengthening potion, good stuff¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, drinking the potion. With the glug-glug sounds, a powerful and vigorous heat flow instantly spread throughout Chen Qi¡¯s body. [Your constitution +5 points, nearing a certain limit.] Chen Qi vaguely felt that his body¡¯s strength was approaching some limit. Only by entering the Third Rank, remolding his spirit power field and the blood in his body, could he become stronger. Now, finally, he could step onto a higher level¡­ Chen Qi felt the heat flow throughout his body, opening his eyes. In his vision, crimson eyes kept flashing, and dusk¡¯s light began to pour down from the sky. Chapter 339 - 339 - 242 The Good News of Landing_2 Chapter 339 ¨C 242 The Good News of Landing_2 Nightfall was approaching, and the shadow tide needed to be detected quickly¡­ Chen Qi, holding the Day Lantern, walked into the depths of the forest under the cover of the Water Elf. A moment later, he arrived at a place full of broken bones. From the number of bones, it was hard to judge how many people had died in this place. Previous adventurers¡­ Chen Qi scanned the surroundings. On the scene, only three blood-stained backpacks, broken lanterns, and a one-meter-tall rectangular piece of iron machinery were left. Shadow Beasts not only devoured flesh but also consumed Extraordinary Resources. Most of the resources had been completely devoured by them. ¡°Ha! Ha! Ha! (Go! Go! Go!)¡± ¡°Woo, woo, woo! (Don¡¯t come over!)¡± Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 and No.3 made faces, driving away the Shadow Beasts. As dusk approached, more and more Shadow Beasts, like a herd, surrounded Chen Qi. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð If it weren¡¯t for the lantern in his hand, they would have already surged forward. He had to speed up¡­ Chen Qi walked to the iron lump, studying the buttons on the device. [Disaster Detection Device: Nature Form: Lamp Description: A creation of the White Dove Newspaper, capable of detecting subtle fluctuations in the surrounding Spiritual Power Field over a large area, thus simply estimating the intensity of a disaster.] Discover stories at .com Disaster Detection Device! Chen Qi was startled. The device had an extremely powerful detection range of up to several kilometers. It could also estimate the time of disaster descent and its intensity through slight spiritual power fluctuations. A Transcendent needed more than one hundred points of inspiration and had to learn a specialized Spiritual Vision skill to match the detection strength of this device! Fortunately, this instrument wasn¡¯t too damaged¡­ Chen Qi patted it, spending five minutes examining various buttons. Got it. This must be the start button¡­ Chen Qi pressed the red button forcefully! Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud! The Disaster Detection Device began to operate with a rumble, making sounds: ¡°Detection is beginning¡­¡± ¡°Disaster level F, E, C, B¡­¡± Chen Qi watched the danger indicator on the device turn from green to blue, orange, and finally blood-red. Red! Chen Qi felt uneasy. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The red disaster level indicated B-class, which was the upper limit for ordinary detection devices. As the device rumbled, Chen Qi suddenly felt a unique inspiration flash before his eyes. [You have entered the collapsing crack ¡°Shadow Tide Enclosure,¡± the shadow tide is about to engulf the city, turning everything in sight into the Kingdom of Darkness¡­] Inspirational insight¡­ Wait, why am I getting insight? When did I step into the crack? Chen Qi¡¯s heartbeat quickened. He hadn¡¯t moved a step, nor did he enter anything resembling a ¡°door,¡± yet he felt a powerful burst of inspiration! Usually, one had to step into the crack voluntarily through the door! There was only one possibility, the extension of the crack¡¯s collapse! This was a special feature of a collapsing crack. Simply put, under the unique power of the crack, it escalated and extended without fully collapsing, instead beginning to invade the real world rapidly and contaminating the surrounding space. This was an extremely dangerous type of crack! Normally, it only appeared in B-class cracks! Under normal circumstances, B-class cracks had strict rank restrictions, which only third-tier Transcendents could enter. But the extending collapsing crack had no rank limits, no quantity limits. It was like an abyss, absorbing all Transcendents. I was at the edge of a B-class crack! Forced into the crack¡­ Chen Qi felt ominous and immediately grabbed Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 and No.3, along with the Disaster Detection Device, and ran toward the edge of the island. It wasn¡¯t that he was approaching the crack; the crack was engulfing him! Suddenly, without any warning, Chen Qi saw a giant hand in front of him, illuminated by strong light, slapping the Water Elf hundreds of meters away. Light Phase Transcendent¡¯s warning! ¡°This is bad¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head, snapped back to reality, and immediately looked at the Day Lantern, running with all his might. As he ran, a gigantic red eye opened in the darkness! Boom! In an instant, accompanied by a monstrous roar, a large, pitch-black hand, like a small mountain, suddenly converged and slapped down from the darkness. The enormous hand, five meters high, crushed trees like a sickle mowing down crops. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Shadow Beast King! Like being chased by a landslide, Chen Qi did not hesitate, injecting all his spiritual power into the Day Lantern. Under the intense light of the lantern, the giant hand recoiled into the darkness as if pierced by a blade. This was the light that could even dispel the Abyssal Pillar! Decisive action! Chen Qi, anxious, made a huge leap of tens of meters, boarding the boat. Start the boat! Chen Qi immediately started the vessel. With the roar of the engine, the boat sped full throttle toward the Sea God Island at dusk. Close call¡­ Chen Qi gasped for breath, feeling like he had escaped death. Even a Second-order Transcendent, no, even a powerful Third-order Transcendent, would be in peril entering a B-class crack filled with Shadow Beasts alone. Fortunately, he had the Day Lantern from the White Cloak¡­ Chen Qi slowly turned his head, smiling slightly at the distant Black Forest Island. Under the island, the crimson eye continued to stare at Chen Qi despite the lantern¡¯s strong light. Chapter 340 - 340 - 242 Good News Ashore_3 Chapter 340 ¨C 242 Good News Ashore_3 ¡­ Continue your journey on .com ¡­ At dawn. ¡°Finally ashore¡­¡± After Chen Qi got ashore, he rested for a moment and headed to the Hunter Association¡¯s tavern on Sea God Island. Today, many customers were drinking, and to attract more hunters to join the force against the shadow surge, the Sea God Pirate Group offered a 40% discount on drinks. Then, taking advantage of the inebriated hunters, the Sea God Pirate Group arranged some waitresses with octopuses on their heads and some pirates responsible for provocation. With the combination of temptation and provocation, they could convince these drunk hunters to take on tasks. Sometimes, they even arranged for Sea Mud Salespeople, trying to lure these hunters into buying the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s sea mud bathing and lifelong maintenance services. Although this was a tavern, it was full of tricks. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Because he had rushed over and hadn¡¯t drunk water in a long time, Chen Qi hurriedly approached the bar and said, ¡°Two bottles of the strongest wheat beer! Also, call Captain Sea Snake, I¡¯ve completed the investigation.¡± ¡°It¡¯s you again¡­¡± Sitting at the bar, Melanie noticed Chen Qi, swirling the Silver Dew in her hand: ¡°Little brother, haven¡¯t you set off yet? Do you want your sister to offer you a ¡¯Courageous Heart¡¯ to cheer you up?¡± Cool! Chen Qi downed his drink and threw a piece of the exploration team¡¯s clothing onto the bar: ¡°I¡¯ve finished the investigation and came back.¡± ¡°Oh, really, hmm? You¡¯ve come back¡­¡± Melanie blinked and looked at Chen Qi. He had more scars on his body, but no obvious wounds. Immediately after, Chen Qi looked coldly at Melanie: ¡°By the way, Cardmaker, can you make Occupation Cards?¡± Hmm? Have you really completed the investigation? Melanie¡¯s lips curled slightly: ¡°Of course, there¡¯s nothing your sister can¡¯t do, little brother. Even the Floral Appearance Dancer¡¯s Occupation Card, your sister can make it. Do you want to become a dancer?¡± Chen Qi said bluntly: ¡°Not now, wait till I hand over the task, then I¡¯ll give you the stuff, Miss Hunter of the White Tower.¡± ¡°Hmm, I swear by the reputation of the White Tower, I¡¯ll do my best¡­¡± Melanie nodded. Then, Chen Qi took out a Calamity Detector and slammed it on the bar. At that moment, the whole tavern was drawn to this machine! This Calamity Detector belonged to a previous detection team! This also meant that Chen Qi had indeed completed the investigation task and retrieved the detector. The crowd immediately burst into discussion. ¡°The Captain is here.¡± Hearing the news, Captain Sea Snake walked into the tavern, rubbing his hands, and asked: ¡°Qi, how are things?¡± Chen Qi took a sip of his drink: ¡°Not bad, I have some good news.¡± ¡°Good news!¡± Captain Sea Snake¡¯s eyes brightened. Chen Qi smiled oddly: ¡°At least we have one more day before the shadow tide arrives, and it¡¯s bringing the power of a B-grade crack. So many Shadow Beasts will be regarded as monsters from the crack. We on Sea God Island are in luck; everyone can challenge at least a hundred Shadow Beasts.¡± S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Captain Sea Snake summed up: ¡°Oh! One more day, B-grade calamity from a crack, just as I thought, with a large number of Shadow Beasts, our warriors on Sea God Island can farm a lot of Shadow Beast materials! We can pave a shadow path!¡± ¡°Wait a second¡ª¡± Captain Sea Snake blinked, mulling over Chen Qi¡¯s words. The hunters in the tavern suddenly exploded into chatter! What¡¯s going on! Chen Qi¡¯s description, it mentioned a crack! And the grade mentioned was B-grade! Ninety-nine percent of the hunters here had never entered, nor even seen a B-grade crack. B-grade crack! If it cannot be controlled, the entire Sea God Island could be destroyed and all the hunters on Sea God Island would turn into corpses! Amidst the exclamations from the crowd, Captain Sea Snake roared: ¡°You call this good news?¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment and said with a playful tone: ¡°Of course, if the shadow tide is a crack, this means not only can we farm materials, but we can also farm a large number of inspiration points.¡± Chapter 341 - 341 - 243: Advancing to Third Rank, Lamp Keeper! Legendary Skill!! Chapter 341 ¨C 243: Advancing to Third Rank, Lamp Keeper! Legendary Skill!! Chen Qi took a sip of wine. The Shadow Tide turning into a crack also had a few benefits. First, there were the inspiration points. By killing certain monsters, one could gain inspiration points within the crack. However, once a crack was cleared, it would close, so unlike in the Black Blood Empire, in Shell Country, the actual monster grinding spots were very scarce. After upgrading his Steel Qi and Blade Breathing Technique, Chen Qi had depleted his inspiration points, leaving only five hundred. Now, Chen Qi¡¯s inspiration wasn¡¯t even enough to upgrade the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique in his hand. Once he entered the Third Rank and began learning higher-order skills, the cost in inspiration points would be a huge figure, and daily tasks wouldn¡¯t cover it. In the Shadow Tide, the vast number of Shadow Beast monsters were savory inspiration points, missing this chance was equivalent to missing out on a massive amount of inspiration. Second, there was no limit on the number of people in a crack, which meant the difficulty of the crack would be significantly reduced. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð This meant that the Shadow Tide would become a typical unrestricted multiplayer crack, where even a First Order Transcendent might have a chance to make significant gains. With the current scale of Sea God Island, the final number of participants could exceed ten thousand. Simply put, the collapse of the crack would be a nation-wide, monster killing, and leveling up ultra-rare instance. Of course, the title of a B-level crack still deterred most people, after all, B-level cracks were capable of killing legends. At the moment, accompanied by Chen Qi¡¯s intelligence, the chatter in the tavern was incessant, with the topic all revolving around ¡°Shadow Tide¡±. Certainly, the information about this B-tier crack stunned everyone, and many Hunters, in order to survive, even chose to pay a penalty fee to opt out of the crack. As a cadre of the Sea God Pirate Group on Sea God Island, Captain Sea Snake said gravely, ¡°Everyone, calm down! This matter is of great importance! It¡¯s just a Shadow Tide. We at Sea God Island have a vast array of tentacle defenses, a strong Seahorse squad, and thousands of heavy cannons! And our island¡¯s Third-tier supernova!¡± At that time, Sea God Island¡¯s Bishop will also personally defend against the enemy. This Shadow Tide is nothing to fear!¡± In the tavern, several ferocious-looking Third-tier Hunters said, ¡°You just want to use us as cannon fodder, right?¡± ¡°I hope your defenses aren¡¯t just for show!¡± ¡°It would be best if you could provide a precise scale of the disaster. If someone hadn¡¯t risked their lives to gather intelligence, we¡¯d die without even knowing what we were facing!¡± The crowd stared fiercely at Captain Sea Snake. Captain Sea Snake was surrounded by the crowd. Great, the NPC I¡¯m supposed to collect rewards from is surrounded¡­ Chen Qi had no choice but to put down his glass and find the person in charge of the tavern to collect his reward. The chubby person in charge of the tavern, with a smile, handed Chen Qi a bag filled with three million Shell Coins and a dark Skill Card: ¡°Newcomer of the Lamp Phase! Welcome to Sea God Island. We have many scouting tasks, but we¡¯re desperately short of people. Come again next time~¡± Scouting tasks are always understaffed¡­ Chen Qi took the bag and the dark Skill Card in his hands. [Black Wave Slash Lv1 Find adventures at Learning requirements: Slight Shadow Phase insight, mastery of Qi Power Transformation Effect: During the blade¡¯s slashing process, transforms Qi Power into a black, sharp, flowing wave, then condenses it into a slash. Note: Learning this will permanently enhance slashing power. Note: Upgrading this skill requires 5000 inspiration points, and consumption of a large amount of Black Sea Grass.] S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An active slashing skill¡­ Chen Qi fell into thought. Among the many blade techniques, Black Wave Slash was quite a formidable skill; after upgrading to level two, it could enhance agility and strength. Upon reaching level three, it could even unlock a powerful final battle technique. Black Wave Slash was a strong skill among Third-tier skills, but the prerequisite was reaching Lv3. After the Third Tier, powerful skills, aside from regular skill requirements, also needed a large amount of resources. Black Wave Slash was no exception, to learn it one must consume Black Sea Grass to adjust one¡¯s blood. Seeing this, the tavern¡¯s person in charge clasped his hands together and squeezed out a smile: ¡°Sir, if you need Black Sea Grass, you can exchange it using Contribution Points.¡± ¡°I understand,¡± Chen Qi said as he pocketed the Skill Card. Good things are always expensive. The method of acquiring Black Sea Grass was controlled only by Sea God Island. It could be said that the Sea God Pirate Group, although rewarding him, also bound him using a special method of ¡°tie-in sales,¡± as the Skill Card they provided often required the group¡¯s resources to study. Many freelance Hunters hesitated to leave because they couldn¡¯t exchange for the resources needed by the Skill Card. If Chen Qi didn¡¯t continue doing tasks, he wouldn¡¯t be able to fully utilize the power of Black Wave Slash. However, Chen Qi didn¡¯t mind too much. He came to the Sea God Pirate Group with the goal to surpass Melanie, the protagonist of Witch Sea, and decisively put her beneath him. Thus, right from the start, Chen Qi¡¯s thought was to take everything! And upgrading Black Wave Slash to Lv3 was also a must. Chen Qi clapped his hands and then walked over to Melanie to greet her, ¡°Miss Hunter.¡± The Lamp Keeper¡¯s dust in his hands needed to be made into a card as soon as possible. On this island, there should be other Cardmakers. But finding a Cardmaker faster than Melanie would be difficult. Melanie dismounted from the bar stool: ¡°Hunter, what is it? Our White Tower¡¯s ship is quite large, would you like to come take a look?¡± Chapter 342 - 342 - 243: Advancing to Third Rank, Lamp Keeper! Legendary Skill!!_2 Chapter 342 ¨C 243: Advancing to Third Rank, Lamp Keeper! Legendary Skill!!_2 Chen Qi spoke earnestly: ¡°Yes, I want to create an Occupation Card.¡± Finally taking the initiative¡­ Melanie smiled faintly: ¡°No problem, as agreed, I can help you create a card for free. You can come to my ship¡­ um, it¡¯s at the dock, very safe, don¡¯t worry about any harm. If you really encounter any problems, you can call for help loudly.¡± I¡¯m not very worried¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, somewhat speechless. Although Melanie was strong, she was not a knowledge hunter and did not have memory rewriting abilities. Moreover, although Melanie loved to joke, she rarely carried them out. ¡°Alright.¡± After agreeing, Chen Qi followed Melanie to her workshop. ¡­ Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡­ Mercury Ship, Melanie¡¯s card creation workshop. Inside the workshop, light filtered through specially crafted glass skylights and intricate brass lighting apparatuses, blending with the bright card lamps to create a warm and mysterious atmosphere. On the workbench, various cards and tools were arranged neatly, from blank cards to ornate Tarot cards, from ancient brass engraving knives to precision steam-powered punching machines. Melanie put on a dust-proof apron and asked: ¡°Hunter, what kind of card do you want to make?¡± Chen Qi took out the Lantern Keeper¡¯s powder: ¡°The Lantern Keeper¡¯s Occupation Card, can you make it?¡± Melanie¡¯s eyes twitched: ¡°Little Hunter, you managed to get a Lantern Keeper¡¯s card. Give it to me; I¡¯m quite skilled at making Lamp Phase cards.¡± At this time, Lantern Keeper was an extremely rare and powerful profession. The White Tower Federation was the country that controlled book lamps, and Melanie knew most of the Lamp Phase Occupation Card creation methods. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi handed over the material. Melanie put on a mask, picked up a small mechanical engraving knife, and carefully engraved the Lantern Keeper¡¯s powder onto the card according to the pattern of the Lantern Keeper¡¯s Card. When this person worked, they were unexpectedly quiet. No wonder they were known as the new Mercury Hunter famous for card creation¡­ Chen Qi observed from the side. Generally speaking, the creation of an Occupation Card took about ten hours. However, after only two hours, Melanie wiped the sweat from her forehead and used her skill ¡¯Card Casting¡¯ to complete the final spiritual imbuement of the card: ¡°Done!! Hunter, my fee for making a card in our homeland starts at two hundred thousand Shell Coins!¡± Melanie flicked the card forcefully, her face full of excitement from the completed card creation. ¡°It¡¯s done¡­¡± The drowsy Chen Qi was suddenly awakened, opened his eyes wide, and took the card. [You have obtained the Lantern Keeper Card.] ¡°Thank you! Master Card Maker!¡± Chen Qi could hardly contain his excitement, took the card, and walked out the door excitedly. Melanie, immersed in the excitement of completing the card creation, asked: ¡°No need to thank me; as big sister, it¡¯s my duty. By the way, Hunter, do you want more cards? Do you want to understand the mysteries of card creation? Do you want to become an undercover agent?¡± Wait, where is he¡­ Melanie looked around the empty workshop. ¡­ ¡­ Ghost Ship, Bedroom. Chen Qi hurriedly closed the door and held the Lantern Keeper Occupation Card in his hand. With his current lamp principles, digesting the Lantern Keeper Occupation Card would not be a problem. ¡°Digest!¡± Chen Qi gritted his teeth, formed a sharp blade with his Qi Power, and cut a large wound in his palm. With intense pain, blood dripped from the wound, slowly dyeing the Lantern Keeper¡¯s card red. At the moment of contact between blood and card, the card suddenly burned, rapidly dissipating, and its power poured into Chen Qi¡¯s body! In an instant, the spiritual power in the blood increased exponentially, reaching the limit of Chen Qi¡¯s physical endurance, and began boiling fiercely. Blood boiling! ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡ª¡± Facing the boiling blood, Chen Qi gritted his teeth, trying to remain motionless, enduring everything. His heart rate increased several times, red spiritual power bubbles continuously leaped from his skin; every organ in his body was in turmoil, extremely frightening¡ª Although painful, Chen Qi could also feel his body constantly being reforged, undergoing sublimation. [You are digesting the Lantern Keeper Occupation Card¡ª] At this moment, immense information rushed into his mind, compelling Chen Qi to close his eyes and digest this knowledge. The feeling of pain began to be replaced by numbness. Your journey continues at Various skills, inspirations, powers, and fragments surged in like a tide¡ª On the Sea of Spiritual Power, Chen Qi seemed to undergo a long journey, crossing wave after wave, ultimately arriving at a lonely island. The sea surface beneath him began showing ripples, with the pattern of a lantern bearer emerging. In just an instant, Chen Qi seemed to have undergone decades of practice. Whether it was the small organs in his body or the deeper spiritual power, everything had grown. Masses of white vapor continuously exhaled from his mouth and nose. Scorching sweat, the size of soybeans, fell. Drop, drop! sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When he opened his eyes again, Chen Qi suddenly grabbed his chest and coughed out a mouthful of thick blood. ¡°Amazing!¡± This feeling of his whole body boiling! It was simply exhilarating! At this moment, a prompt finally appeared before his eyes. [You have advanced to Third Rank Lamp Scale Phase Occupation¡ªLantern Keeper.] [Your inspiration +10, your constitution +10, your strength +3, you gained Third Rank Soul Body: compared to Second-tier, all your spiritual power skills are enhanced by 20%.] [You gained Medium Lamp Phase, Scale Phase Insight. Your current Lamp Phase Insight is Medium+, and you can now study stronger skills.] [You gained Shadow Phase Resistance: You can reduce damage from Shadow Phase.] [You gained Night Vision: You have stronger vision in the dark.] [You gained the skill ¡¯Lighting Skill¡¯: You can create or transform a light source, making it significantly stronger and causing substantial mental damage to dark creatures.] [You gained the passive skill ¡¯Day-Night Inversion¡¯: At night, all your attributes increase, and you have greater stamina.] Chen Qi looked at the series of prompts in front of him, his heart filled with excitement. Third-order Transcendent was a significant breakthrough. Third Rank was the gateway to being a master, offering endless possibilities at this stage. Among the Third Rank, there were fearsome individuals like Hui Shu, An, and Hai Ge, who could single-handedly destroy islands. There were also special Transcendents like Flower Witch who excelled in control, and semi-skilled guys like Kuang Sha. More important than these skills and enhancements was that Chen Qi felt an unprecedented sense of expansiveness. Each rank had its own bottleneck. He had been stuck at the Second-tier for far too long. Now that he had broken through, both his physical body and skills had infinite possibilities. The path before him had opened up. Chen Qi breathed heavily, the scorching feeling in his body gradually dissipating, bringing a sensation of a refreshing downpour. Chen Qi now felt an immense power throughout his body. ¡°Wakuwaku (Master! Congratulations, Master!)¡± On the table, Water Elf No.3 and No.1 held two rags, celebrating like cheerleaders. ¡°Let¡¯s test the power.¡± With the current Water Elf, it shouldn¡¯t withstand it¡­ Chen Qi looked at the table beside Water Elf No.3 and suddenly swung his arm, punching out. Boom! This ordinary punch, though still thirty centimeters away from the table, with just the force of the blow alone, the entire table split apart like tofu. Previously, I couldn¡¯t do this easily. This is an all-around enhancement¡ªChen Qi couldn¡¯t help but smile. At this moment, two unique prompts appeared before his eyes. [You received Hunter Yu Huo¡¯s enhancement, ¡¯Lighting Skill¡¯ upgraded, gained additional skill ¡¯Fire Casting Skill.¡¯] Fire Casting Skill? Hunter Yu Huo¡¯s effect? Chen Qi was startled. The common Lighting Skill could enhance a light source within fifty meters, evolving it into a powerful ¡¯Holy Light.¡¯ In the illuminated range, all hostile entities would receive a weakening debuff. Additionally, the light would inflict massive real damage on all dark creatures. But what was Fire Casting Skill? Chen Qi quickly checked. [Fire Casting Skill: Nature Form: Lamp, Scale Description: Only fire can expel all shadows. Effect: A skill realized by Deep Sea Hunter while hunting shadow dragons in the deep sea. This skill enhances a light source within fifty meters, turning it into special flames. You can manipulate these flames and attach them to your weapons, enhancing all your skills and damage. Note: Maintaining these flames will continuously consume your spiritual power.] Fire Casting Skill? Is this for passing down the fire? Chen Qi was astonished. Undoubtedly, this skill¡¯s enhancement was incredibly powerful. The enhancement from Hunter Yu Huo exceeded my expectations¡ªChen Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel. At this moment, another unique prompt appeared before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. [You received Hunter Yu Huo¡¯s enhancement, your skill ¡¯Day-Night Inversion¡¯ upgraded to ¡¯Night Monster.¡¯] Chapter 343 - 343 - 244: Preliminary Conception of the Strange Logistics! Chapter 343 ¨C 244: Preliminary Conception of the Strange Logistics! Sleeping during the day and active at night, upgraded to Night Monster? Chen Qi blinked and eagerly examined it. [You have gained the passive skill ¡°Night Monster¡±: At night, all your attributes increased, mental resistance decreased, but your desires ignited easily, and your spiritual value stayed within a safe threshold, preventing complete madness.] Mental resistance had decreased, but it could be locked¡­ Chen Qi closed his eyes, carefully sensing the subtle changes in his body. ¡°This is a god-tier skill for the monster stream¡ª¡ª¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel. Upon reaching the Third Tier, some powerful players were already able to unlock the second stage and master transformational skills. Common ones included the Dawn Knight of the Scale Phase, the Muscle King of the Hammer Phase, the Saint Snow Maiden of the Ice Phase. These skills were formidable among the Third Tier. Of course, within the transformational skills, the most popular and strongest was the Monster Stream! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Werewolf of the Cup Phase, the Blood Demon, the Enchanting Demon of the Floral Appearance, the Ghostification of the Void Phase, the Ghoul of the Cup Shadow Phase, the Shadow Demon of the Shadow Phase, were all very common in the Monster Stream¡ª¡ª Of course, these streams required abundant resources; Werewolfing alone required a substantial 100 points in constitution, a large amount of mutation potion, and monster wolf blood. The Enchanting Demon of the Floral Appearance required consuming numerous herbs, medium-level understanding of the Floral Appearance, 60 points of high constitution, and high demands on charm, art, and dance. Finally, one needed to pass the Fairy¡¯s Trial in the ¡°Enchanting Demon¡¯s House¡± within the Floral Appearance crack in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom to master it. Another example was the Ghostification of the Void Phase, requiring injection of phantom potion and experiencing spatial disarray in the crack to gain a special ¡°Space Loser¡± buff to study it. Opting for the Monster Stream required stringent promotion conditions and crucial opportunities. Overall, the Monster Stream was immensely powerful. Once achieved, one¡¯s strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Third Order Transcendent! Ten ordinary Third Order Transcendents could not necessarily defeat one Monster Stream Transcendent! Facing the Monster Stream, the White Tower Federation¡¯s Third Order Transcendent graduates, the Black Blood Empire¡¯s black blood warriors, the taming geniuses among the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s nobles, would also fall. Of course, there was another crucial reason why the Monster Stream was so named: maintaining this ¡¯special¡¯ form made it easy for rationality to decline. A slight misstep, and one might permanently become a ¡¯monster,¡¯ eventually led by desire into madness, never to be a normal human again. For instance, the Shadow of the Lantern that Chen Qi had just encountered, though not a true Monster Streamer, had gone mad from contact with the Shadow Demon. But the Night Monster, capable of locking rationality at a special value, effectively solved the problem of low mental strength. ¡°Night Monster¡ª¡ª¡± This was a divine skill¡­ Chen Qi picked up a piece of paper, sat by the window, and began to sketch out his route post-Third Tier. The augmentation from Yu Huo allowed him to gain a ¡¯Monster Stream¡¯ god-tier skill. First, I need to test the Night Monster¡¯s safe threshold. Beyond that, I must choose a path¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. However, if I were to choose the werewolfing of the Cup Phase or dragon man transformation, I¡¯d need a large amount of mutation potion. The Enchanting Demon of the Floral Appearance and the Ghostification of the Shadow Phase were very specialized streams, requiring high opportunities. Considering various factors, the Nearshore Dominator and the Shadow Demon stream controlled by the Sea God Pirate Group were two pretty good streams. Chen Qi had high standards regarding bodily purity, thus the twisted Shadow Demon equipment suited him very well. Of course, for safety reasons, Chen Qi had no interest in becoming a Shadow Demon. However, he was very interested in the flesh implants manufactured by the Shadow Demon! The Shadow Beast Tide, this was a perfect opportunity¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but gulp. As long as there were enough creeping shadows, forging a piece of taboo equipment wouldn¡¯t be an issue. At this moment, a special prompt popped up. [Your professional task has been updated.] Stay tuned to [You received the Lamp Keeper¡¯s task.] Chen Qi opened it to check. [Night of the Lamp Keeper: Nature Form: Lamp, Scale Task Requirement: At night, in a dangerous location, use ¡¯Lighting Skill¡¯ to ignite a light that attracts monsters. Task Limit: Twice a month. Reward: A large amount of inspiration points. If the danger level of the location is high and the number of humans you protect is sufficient, you¡¯ll also receive Light¡¯s inspiration as an additional reward. Note: Light¡¯s inspiration can be used to learn skill cards, for lamp solution, or in special cracks.] Night of the Lamp Keeper¡­ Chen Qi swiftly skimmed over this task. A Lamp Keeper¡¯s task had very high ceilings and floors. The task had two evaluation points: First, the danger level of the monsters in your area. Second, the value of your light source and the humans you were protecting. Being a town-protecting Lamp Keeper¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help imagining that scene. If it were in a simple village growing radishes, potatoes, and wheat, with a bunch of senseless villagers, opposing weak skeleton archers and daft zombies, then the ultimate reward might be just 1000 inspiration points. Those inspiration points wouldn¡¯t even be enough to max out a common E-tier crack skill. But if it were on a lighthouse, protecting a town, guarding against Nearshore Dominators from the deep sea, then getting 5000 inspiration points and a Light¡¯s inspiration wouldn¡¯t be an issue. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 344 - 344 - 244 The Preliminary Concept of Monster Flow!_2 Chapter 344 ¨C 244 The Preliminary Concept of Monster Flow!_2 ¡°` If it were just an ordinary night watch, the profession quest rewards for a Lamp Keeper might not even surpass those of a First Order quest. But if one could complete two major night watches, the inspiration points gained would be tremendously substantial! This is also one of the main reasons why the Lamp Keeper profession is so dangerous. Chen Qi jotted down the plans he held in his hand, unable to contain his excitement. Without a doubt, the upcoming Descent was the perfect opportunity for him to fulfill his profession quest. If he succeeded in protecting a light source during the Descent, his reward in inspiration points might even break ten thousand! Plus the inspiration points earned from slaying monsters, his total inspiration points would reach an astonishing twenty thousand or more. Having made up his mind, Chen Qi glanced at the time, then started practicing the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique. This was a Body Forging Skill he had gotten from the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð However, due to rank issues and his own constitution issues, his progress had always been very slow. The +10 constitution bonus granted from advancing to Third Order, along with the +5 constitution bonus from the body forging potion, brought his constitution to exactly 60 points. For a newly-promoted Third-order Transcendent, this number was already quite high, allowing him to equip most Mechanical Armors. However, in comparison to his powerful physique, Chen Qi¡¯s strength was only average, at 33 points. Real strength lies in the stats¡ªChen Qi firmly believed in this principle. Without hesitation, he started circulating his Qi Power to burn within his body, refining his Body Forging Technique. With practice, Chen Qi¡¯s body grew hotter and more fervent. Meanwhile, the Water Elf took on the responsibility of cooling him down. Not knowing how much time had passed, Chen Qi slowly opened his eyes and moved his limbs about. Indeed, after advancing in rank, the difficulty of practicing the Body Forging Skill greatly reduced, and his body¡¯s strength increased at an extremely fast rate¡ªChen Qi moved his limbs, and in an instant, his joints made a crisp sound, and the muscle lines on his arms became more defined. ¡°Awesome!¡± Chen Qi took the towel from Water Elf No.3, wiped his body clean, and changed into a set of tidy clothes. [You have gained a preliminary mastery of Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique, Strength +10, Constitution +5, your constitution has reached 65 points, and your strength has arrived at 43 points¡­] After drying off, Chen Qi looked out the window. Outside the house, the cold wind kept howling, and the sky was covered with dark clouds, with a strange pink moon casting a peculiar light, while black tides kept assaulting¡ªthe surroundings were occasionally filled with the mutterings of Shadow Beasts and fleeting red eyes. ¡­ ¡­ The next day. Chen Qi went to the outfitter on Sea God Island, spent a hundred thousand Shell Coins to repair the Hunter¡¯s Clothes he got from the E-tier hunting ground. Compared to the previously tattered Hunter¡¯s Clothes, the repaired black Hunter¡¯s clothes had more slots for blades, stronger defense, and looked much more stylish. Although the equipment from the E-tier crack was a bit weak, looking cool was what truly mattered¡­ Chen Qi straightened his clothes and headed to the Hunter Association¡¯s bar on Sea God Island. Chen Qi took off his Hunter¡¯s hat and scanned the surroundings. Today, the Hunter Association was exceptionally crowded, with the newly released newspapers from the Dove Times scattered carelessly on the floor. After the Smiling Moon event, the danger level of the entire sea has risen, and many hunters¡¯ boats lacked the capacity to set sail, leaving them no choice but to stay obediently on Sea God Island. Facing the upcoming Descent, many people had made up their minds to confront the Shadow head-on. This was hardly surprising, for if they had sufficient intelligence, they would know that the Descent disaster on Sea God Island was now the simplest B-tier crack after the Smiling Moon. In the face of the numerous Descent waves, everyone was talking. ¡°Form a team? Bro, I can perform the Dancing Light Technique! I can even swallow a light bulb and spit it out when necessary!¡± ¡°I¡¯m paying with Floral Appearance materials ¡¯Magic Teng Flower¡¯ for a Floral Appearance doctor.¡± ¡°Looking for a pyromaniac, or others with Lamp Phase abilities, not bookish nerds from the Book Phase!¡± ¡°Need a team! Whoever takes in this dancer, gets a kiss from me!¡± It feels like a gaming guild¡­ Chen Qi pushed through the crowded bar and spoke to the bartender: ¡°A malt beer, one with less alcohol, please.¡± At this moment, Melanie from the White Tower Federation was biting her finger, staring at the Supernova prediction feature on the newspaper: ¡°Damn it, didn¡¯t this guy go to graduate school? To think he¡¯s also on the high seas¡­¡± Chen Qi took a glance. On the newspaper, there was the newly-emerging ¡¯Prospective Supernova,¡¯ Hunter An. She gained a bit of fame for seriously wounding the near-shore dominator, beating the Black Pig Shark within an inch of its life. In the interview, An stated she would reinvigorate the navy¡¯s power, capture the Flower Witch, the Black Hunter, Hai Ge, and other monstrously famous Transcendents, throw them into prison, and interrogate them thoroughly! ¡°` An is crazy, she truly has the strength to be arrogant, but looking at Melanie¡¯s expression, does she also know An Aotian? Chen Qi took the drink from the bartender. At this moment, Melanie and her five subordinates all turned their heads to look at Chen Qi. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi spoke first: ¡°How did you know I¡¯ve been promoted to Third Rank?¡± ¡°Little Hunter, of course I know, I made your card after all¡­¡± Melanie blinked blankly and downed a glass of rum: ¡°Congratulations! Promoted to Third Rank! Little¡­ Hunter!¡± Melanie was used to calling Second-order Transcendents ¡¯Little Hunter¡¯, ¡¯little brother¡¯, and First Order Transcendents ¡¯Little Little Hunter¡¯. Now that Chen Qi had suddenly reached her rank, it took her a moment to adjust. Forget it, let¡¯s still call you Little Hunter, after all, I am about to be promoted to Legend¡­ Melanie said: ¡°Little Hunter, are you interested in joining the six of us to fight against the Shadow Tide? By rough estimate, each of us could earn 5000 inspiration points. As your seniors, we can also guide you well~¡± Guide me? Chen Qi said subconsciously: ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m not interested.¡± Chen Qi had his own thoughts about the Shadow Tide. That was to use the existing defenses on Sea God Island, the Tentacle Grass defense line, to combat the Shadow Beasts. Under normal circumstances, staying close to the Tentacle Grass to snatch kills was a very dangerous thing. But for Chen Qi, this was a pretty good strategy. The tentacle traps carefully cultivated by the pirates of Sea God Island were all good helpers to him. By the way, Chen Qi wanted to study if it was possible to take all these tentacles for himself. Chen Qi sipped on his malt beer, his brows furrowing involuntarily. One had to admit, the alcohol content on Sea God Island¡¯s drinks was just too high. ¡°You¡¯ve refused us.¡± Melanie looked at Chen Qi suspiciously and said: ¡°Little Hunter, think it over, we have six Third-tier Hunters, and amongst these six hunters, there¡¯s a genius Cardmaker like me who has passed the Bei Country Royal College and successfully landed a graduate position in cardmaking.¡± Many Hunters wanted to join their professional team but were refused by Melanie. As she spoke, Melanie pulled out a report card from her chest and, smiling, showed it off! Why do you carry this kind of stuff with you¡­ Chen Qi was utterly speechless; the White Tower Federation truly was a nation that took exams seriously, placing significant emphasis on academic results. Melanie joked: ¡°How about that, I¡¯m impressive, right? You¡¯re not afraid that we might kidnap you during the mission, are you?¡± Chen Qi said speechlessly: ¡°No, it¡¯s you I¡¯m afraid of.¡± Many tentacle traps on Sea God Island could ensnare even a Third-order Transcendent. ¡°We¡¯re afraid?¡± With flushed cheeks from drinking, Melanie said confidently: ¡°Are you kidding! A B-level Shadow Tide certainly has its difficulties, but for us experienced hunters, it¡¯s a minor issue! Are you sure you won¡¯t join us?¡± My Water Elf fleet is enough¡­ Chen Qi replied firmly. Discover more stories at ¡°I¡¯m not interested.¡± Damn it, the Shadow Tide is a good opportunity to kidnap him and make him an undercover agent¡­ Melanie snapped her fingers: ¡°Another bottle of the most expensive Dragon Tongue liquor, for my friend here, to celebrate his promotion.¡± I¡¯ll get him drunk¡­ Melanie gritted her teeth. Bang! At that moment, an aging lighthouse keeper with wrinkled, purplish-blue skin, burst through the door and loudly said: ¡°Everyone! According to the latest intelligence from our signal tower, our bishop, who was at sea, encountered a lantern in the black clouds and cannot support us.¡± ¡°Moreover, according to the information from the disaster messenger, the Shadow Tide has already begun to stir, the calamity is about to descend!¡± Behind him, the wild wind howled, and disordered black waves crashed against the ships at the dock. The entire tavern fell silent in an instant. Chen Qi accepted the strong drink passed by the bartender and took a swig. Chapter 345 - 345 - 245: The Descent of the B-Class Crack! The Night Has Come! Chapter 345 ¨C 245: The Descent of the B-Class Crack! The Night Has Come! Amidst the roaring waves, heavy black clouds constantly pressed down from the sky, devouring the last glimmer of daylight. It was only five in the afternoon, two hours before dusk, yet with the massive dark clouds, the entire Sea God Island was already shrouded in darkness. What a menacing sight¡ª With the descent of night and the agitation of alcohol, Chen Qi¡¯s body grew feverishly warm and increasingly excited. The lighthouse keeper of Sea God Island suddenly threw open the tavern doors with both hands: ¡°Hunters, Sea God Island requests your aid. Each of you can exchange Shadow Beast Cores and creeping shadows for Shell Coins! And exchange points! By the Sea Goddess, Sea God Island will not break its promises! We hope you can protect this damaged town!¡± The current keeper of Sea God Island was a pragmatic man. Unlike others who promised illusory rewards, he presented a simple exchange rule. One Shadow Beast Core could be exchanged for one contribution point, and one creeping shadow could be exchanged for fifty thousand Shell Coins. Among these, the Shadow Beast Core was a guaranteed drop, falling from slightly stronger shadow beasts. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð However, aside from forging shadow beast puppets, the Shadow Beast Core was virtually useless, valued at no more than five hundred Shell Coins, making it a piece of trash material. Two hundred contribution points, equivalent to ten thousand Shell Coins, were already enough to exchange for a skill card or a rare material. For some Transcendents specializing in large-scale destructive abilities, this was an unmissable opportunity. As for the creeping shadow, it was a highly undervalued item¡­ Chen Qi frowned. Just as he needed a large quantity of creeping shadows if he wanted to pursue the beast affix path. As for other Shadow Beast drops, they were exceedingly rare and not worth selling. ¡°Not a bad exchange¡ª¡± Chen Qi downed his drink in one gulp, stood up, and stretched his muscles. ¡°Everyone! Let¡¯s move out!¡± Under the lighthouse keeper¡¯s words, over two hundred hunters excitedly brandished their weapons, adjusted their gear, and left the tavern to prepare for the wave of shadow beast hunting. Chen Qi also joined the crowd, looking toward the harbor and the black line at the edge of his vision. The seaside near the harbor was already studded with wooden stakes. Each thick stake appeared exceptionally sturdy, deeply embedded into the seabed, and coated with a special fuel made from ghost fire oil, burning intensely. Additionally, a thousand artillery pieces loaded with incendiary shells were neatly arranged at the harbor, forming an impenetrable line of cannon defense. Dozens of Hammer Phase craftsmen were urgently reinforcing the harbor¡¯s defenses. Skillfully driving stakes, molding walls with mud, securing ropes, and loading incendiary shells, they ensured every detail could withstand the shadow beast tide. Various kinds of gear adorned the townsfolk, from fishermen to guards to town residents, all wearing solemn expressions, their eyes resolute. And none of the two hundred hunters showed any negligence, each one bringing out their best. Next to him, five White Tower Hunters took out lanterns, tied them to their waists, lit them, and finally brandished steam saw-toothed blades, activating them. Meanwhile, Melanie, like a magician, pulled out a deck of cards, stuffing them into every pocket of her hunter¡¯s clothes. As a Card Master, she needed the ability to draw cards from anywhere. ¡°Little brother, you seem to underestimate our strength.¡± Melanie cracked her neck, producing a crisp sound. To Melanie, Chen Qi¡¯s reluctance stemmed from him not realizing just how formidable the White Tower Hunters were! The six of them were all elite, and Melanie herself was the elite among elites! An ordinary third-tier Transcendent couldn¡¯t last three moves in Melanie¡¯s hands. ¡°There¡¯s a gap between a seasoned third-tier and a fledgling third-tier.¡± Melanie gently pinched the card in her hand. ¡°Indeed, the disparity between third-tiers can be greater than that between a third-tier and a first-tier.¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t deny it, taking out his Day Lantern. This morning, he had spent some time repairing some defects in the Day Lantern and modifying it with black paint to prevent recognition by familiar faces in white cloaks. Explore new worlds at Suddenly, Chen Qi felt an enormous shadow press down upon him. Chen Qi gripped his black blade tightly and said: ¡°It¡¯s coming¡ª¡± A tall White Tower Federation hunter laughed: ¡°It¡¯s coming? Hunter, the shadow tide is still far from us. No need to be so tense¡­¡± No¡­ Chen Qi replied coldly: ¡°Ms. Melanie, your subordinate seems to lack knowledge. A B-rank rift¡¯s shadow tide is not that simple.¡± ¡°My teaching fault.¡± Melanie put away her cards, her eyes turning serious. Chen Qi snapped his fingers, injecting Spiritual Power, igniting the lantern in his hand. Hearing Chen Qi¡¯s words, everyone felt something and quickened their pace. Suddenly, a tremendous pressure fell on everyone, extinguishing the lanterns in their hands and the miners¡¯ lamps on their heads with a gust of wind. The rift prompt appeared. [You¡¯ve encountered a rift. Inspiration identification in progress¡­] [Inspiration identification in progress¡­] [Inspiration identification succeeded brilliantly!] [Rift Name: Shadow Tide Night Rank: B Participant Limit: None! S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Rank Restriction: None! Nature Form: Shadow Description: Once, there was a prosperous kingdom, with a mighty army and a flourishing economy, until a greedy prince unearthed a rift in pursuit of underground treasures, opening the gates of the gutters and summoning terrifying beings from another dimension¡ªthe Shadow Demons. Chapter 346 - 346 - 245: Rank B Crack Descent! Night Has Fallen!_2 Chapter 346 ¨C 245: Rank B Crack Descent! Night Has Fallen!_2 ¡°` They came from the gutters, turning the kingdom into their land. Unextinguishable and undying, as long as there was darkness, they could regenerate infinitely. They were immensely hungry, craving all beings with Spiritual Power. Just after seven nights, the kingdom of hundreds of thousands became a wasteland, a grand civilization reduced to desolate ruins. And now, this terrifying existence from another world, is coveting this extremely rich island, coveting your spiritually rich bodies.] Read exclusive adventures at [They come again from another world, desiring to devour you humans to the last!] A very special red alert flashed in everyone¡¯s mind. This is a B-rank crack! Chen Qi clenched his long knife, trembling with excitement. This was his first challenge of a B-rank crack since he came to this world. At that moment, the conditions for passing the challenge suddenly popped up. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð [Condition for passing: Survive the Shadow Tide Night! Additional condition for passing: Defeat the Shadow Beast tide.] [Reminder: If the Shadow Beast tide is not defeated during the day, the entire human island will become part of the crack and will be deemed a world of bad soil that must be cut away.] To pass as long as one is alive, what a simple condition¡­ Chen Qi looked at his inspiration. [You have gained inspiration: Special knowledge of Shadow Tide Night, Shadow Hand, Pitch-Black Night, and Spread of Fear.] [Shadow Hand: In the land of darkness, shadow beasts of darkness will continuously emerge. Besides them, there is also a kind of weak Shadow Hand. They are incredibly frail with an extremely low presence but can silently extinguish the light sources nearby you.] S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Pitch-Black Night: On this night, darkness will possess a strong visual and inspiration-blocking effect. At the same time, light will also become dimmer in the night.] [Spread of Fear: In the darkness, shadow beasts will absorb the power of fear and use it to evolve themselves, becoming even stronger. At the same time, once fear for the shadow beasts is felt, it will be absorbed by them.] [Your Lamp Phase is triggered! You gain an additional special inspiration!] [Shadow Weaver: Within that dense tide, you seem to see a giant creature with deer antlers sitting quietly at a long table and slowly walking into the town.] Four inspirations¡­ Chen Qi fell into contemplation. The tall youth of the White Tower was startled and spoke out all three inspirations he had received¡ª¡±Shadow Hand,¡± ¡°Pitch-Black Night,¡± and ¡°Spread of Fear¡±: ¡°Brothers! Look at me, I am a Hunter of the White Tower. Listen to me, as I announce the additional rules of the crack! We are in the midst of the crack, facing special monsters that will extinguish our lights!¡± ¡°Also, do not feel fear at all costs; your fear will be absorbed by the shadow beasts, making them even stronger.¡± Normally, inspiration would be the secret of Transcendents. But at this moment, the oppressive feeling brought by the B-rank crack made them put aside their selfishness to fight the monsters with all their might! This information about the three inspirations was crucial. Chen Qi listened quietly to the words of the young man from the White Tower and glanced at his own inspiration. The Transcendents of the White Tower were known for their inspiration, but in his words, he didn¡¯t mention the ¡°Shadow Weaver.¡± This is my unique inspiration¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Those who followed the principles of the Lantern, and whose inspiration was high enough, could not only predict crises but also had a very small chance of gaining extremely special inspirations inside the crack. And the Shadow Weaver was a crucial inspiration. Chen Qi was deeply impressed with this monster. In the game forums, it was one of the few neutral shadow creature beings that appeared only in pure shadow cracks. As long as a task was completed, it could help players forge exceptionally special shadow equipment. It could bestow formidable shadow enhancements to all equipment! Moreover, it even sold pure shadow Third Rank profession cards ¡°Shadow Demon,¡± and even Fourth Rank Legendary profession cards. An extremely rare NPC indeed! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but be excited; he had hit the jackpot with this Shadow Tide. But according to his inspiration, did the Shadow Weaver appear in the town? Because of the Shadow Tide, most defensive measures were set up at the dock. Were these monsters taking a detour? Chen Qi turned back and looked down the streets of Sea God Island. The area of Sea God Island was composed of two parts: the first part, the town, and the second part, the research area of the Sea God Pirate Group. The research area was where the pirates lived and conducted various experiments of the Sea God Pirate Group, as well as the secret passage to their real major base. As for the town area, it was very monotonous. Occupying one-third of Sea God Island, besides Hunters, there were tens of thousands of ordinary residents who just did mundane jobs, striving to live their lives and were ordinary people worshiping the Sea Goddess. In the face of shadow beasts, they were natural providers of fear fuel. The town area of Sea God Island was not well-defended. Compared to the middle area, the defenses of the dock and the research area were many times stronger. I must take a walk in the town¡­ Chen Qi set a simple goal for himself. The clouds in the sky grew denser and formed a massive Shadow Hand. At that moment, the final hint of the crack appeared. [The night has fallen.] Accompanied by a faint click, within Sea God Island, the lightbulbs of the world, the sunlight suspended high in the sky, seemed to be snuffed out by an obscure hand and were instantly enveloped in shadows. The range of light from the high-efficiency lantern that could illuminate a hundred meters shrank rapidly, becoming dim and reducing to within ten meters. ¡°Where the hell is my sunlight?¡± ¡°Why has the range of my lantern light source been reduced to only three meters!!¡± ¡°` Chapter 347 - 347 - 245: Rank B Crack Descent! Night Has Fallen!_3 Chapter 347 ¨C 245: Rank B Crack Descent! Night Has Fallen!_3 ¡°Hands! Hands! Stealing my light secretly! And a hand creeping on my butt!¡± ¡°When is the Shadow Tide coming? How long until the Shadow Tide?¡± Even with the lantern, the entire world was still plunged into darkness. Chen Qi picked up the Daylight Lantern in his hand, surveying his surroundings. He felt as if he was in a game, where beyond a five meters radius of the lantern, he could only see the nearby sources of light. And these light sources were incredibly dim¡ª The knowledgeable Melanie explained: ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t be afraid. The extinguishing of daylight is a special phenomenon within Sea God Island. This is a rank B crack; it is a world of its own. In such a crack, even shadow beasts, who fear light, become extraordinarily powerful.¡± Because of Melanie¡¯s high status, many gradually calmed down after hearing her words. ¡°By the way, Hunter, even now, you are still not joining my team?¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Melanie approached Chen Qi, ready to savor his panicked expression while comforting him. According to her knowledge of psychology, when two people are in a high-stress, terrifying environment, one of them can easily misinterpret their tense or exhilarating emotions as attraction towards someone nearby. Through the suspension bridge effect, along with her intelligence and beauty, she could make him sell his life for our White Tower, to become a spy for us¡­ Melanie confidently looked at Chen Qi. However, contrary to her expectations, on Chen Qi¡¯s face, she did not see any fear but rather excitement, a touch of crazed excitement. Chen Qi quietly said: ¡°Aside from the Shadow Tide, shadow beasts will continuously spawn in the darkness. I choose to patrol the town; let me handle the town¡¯s shadow beasts.¡± ¡°Eh? The town?¡± Melanie blinked, undoubtedly the upcoming Shadow Tide was the real concern! Why? Before Melanie could ask, Chen Qi had already picked up his lantern and moved out of her lantern¡¯s range. ¡­ ¡­ Streets. ¡°Lighting Skill.¡± Chen Qi snapped his fingers, and the light from the Daylight Lantern grew stronger. Moreover, the ¡¯Night Monster¡¯ effect was also being activated. [Night Monster effect triggered: Resistance to spiritual attacks is reduced, all attributes increased.] Chen Qi could feel the strength in his muscles, the surge of Spiritual Power, and the restlessness in his brain. ¡°Meat Cutting Bone Breaking.¡± ¡°Residual Fire Touch.¡± Chen Qi silently said, and as if the tide covered his body, he transformed into the Hunter¡¯s Clothes, but behind him, no tendrils grew. Your journey continues with With his advancement to Third Rank, and the all attribute increase brought by the ¡¯Night Monster¡¯, the twisted tendrils on his back became unprecedentedly thick and distorted! Now, the darkness brought by the pitch-black night caused a visual obstruction effect, allowing him to freely use Residual Fire Touch and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking without worrying about being discovered by others. Chen Qi slowly exhaled a red mist: ¡°The hunt begins.¡± ¡­ ¡­ S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Ugh¡ª¡± On the pitch-black streets, a ferocious and savage beast resembling a bear-deer hybrid lurked in a doorway¡¯s darkness, waiting for its prey to come, waiting to absorb human fear then devour their Spiritual Power thoroughly. It did not know how long it waited, but finally, it heard footsteps, could not help but bare its fangs and step out of the door. And the moment it emerged, it saw a pair of eyes, chilling and bizarre pupils. Just like that, it locked eyes with the other, under those chilling pupils, it saw the entirety of the other figure. This was an unknown monster with pitch-black tendrils on its back, holding a lantern, a terrifying monster like a black hole. Huff¡ª Chapter 348 - 348 - 246: The Hunt Begins! The First Appearance of the Monster! Chapter 348 ¨C 246: The Hunt Begins! The First Appearance of the Monster! The creature before him exuded an unfathomable aura. Its fierce and bulky form hesitated for a moment, its head slightly leaning forward. Subconsciously, like a human feigning death, it concealed its restless spiritual power. Shadow Beasts fear no pain and lack emotions, but they still possess the instincts of wild beasts. Instincts are their means of survival. As a predator, it stepped back a few steps and bumped into the door behind it. ¡°!!!¡± With a bang! A semi-illusory tentacle burst forth like a ferocious python, crashing down! Its head embedded in the wall, the wall behind it shattered! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Following that! Came the second punch! Steel Qi! Accompanied by an even stronger black aura, the five-meter-tall building behind it shattered instantly, dust flying everywhere! S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Huh¡ª¡ª In the rubble of the collapsed building, all one could see was a shattered torso and a blood-drenched black bear head. Continue your journey with [You have slain the Great Bear Shadow Deer, earning 500 inspiration points.] Chen Qi wiped the black blood from the corner of his mouth, looking down at the corpse: ¡°Why did you run? Couldn¡¯t I attract you?¡± Saying this, a small, dark tentacle from Chen Qi¡¯s back slowly stretched out, picking up the creeping shadow and the Shadow Core from the ground. ¡°Not satisfying enough¡­¡± Chen Qi glanced at the creeping shadow in his hand, silently gazing toward the end of the street. Due to the vision obstruction by the Rank B crack, his view was limited, unable to clearly see the creatures on the street, but he could hear their heart-rending pleas for help. It was apparent that the town¡¯s residents were fleeing! ¡°Am I that terrifying?¡± Chen Qi stowed the items into his backpack card, spitting out a mouthful of bright red breath. In this battle, Chen Qi seldomly utilized a special ability, which was his Shadow Charm Lv3. Shadow Charm Lv3, in darkness, could shroud oneself with a dark aura while also emitting a scent that attracted Shadow Beasts. With this ability, coupled with the characteristics of Night Monsters and the darkness of the Rank B crack, even in the light of a lantern, Chen Qi himself seemed like a light-absorbing black hole, unfathomably deep. The daylight lantern, together with the Shadow Charm, greatly reduced the difficulty of the crack. However, the power of the daylight lantern, as well as his own aura, also caused quite a bit of trouble. Chen Qi initially thought that by carrying a lantern and walking the streets, he would provoke the Shadow Beasts¡¯ anger to ambush him. This way, he could play a tower defense game, cutting down the continuously attacking Shadow Beasts one by one, thus harvesting a large number of inspiration points. However, contrary to his wishes, after activating Residual Fire Touch and with the status of Night Monsters, holding the daylight lantern, no Shadow Beasts approached him. To be precise, no humans dared to come near him, not even burly pirates who had been on the battlefield fled at the sight of him. ¡°Why? Is it because my posture is too frightening?¡± Chen Qi looked back at the Residual Fire Touch on his back. It had grown larger and thicker. Previously, at Second-tier, he had not unleashed the full power of Residual Fire Touch. But after reaching Third Rank, the power of Residual Fire Touch was perfectly unleashed. These tentacles grew significantly larger, reaching a terrifying three meters in length and up to fifty centimeters in diameter, the width of a human head. Along with the growth of the spiritual power origin, there was an increase in all attributes during the night. These eight burly, sinister tentacles danced incessantly behind him, exceptionally terrifying! Combined with the deep black dye of Shadow Charm Lv3, Chen Qi himself resembled a monstrous creature walking at night with a lantern. And he himself could feel the impact of reduced spirit, more impulsive, his inner desires more easily aroused. ¡°I must find a way to attract those monsters¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the 1500 inspiration points displayed on his panel, his eyes cold. The efficiency was too low, Shadow Tide Night was a rare opportunity to gather inspiration points. At the same time, to achieve a C-rank rating, he needed to kill a sufficient number of Shadow Beasts. Chen Qi lowered his head, looking at the daylight lantern in his hand. At that moment, on the ground, several Shadow Hands stealthily crept up from the pitch-black ground, attempting to extinguish the lantern in his hand. ¡°Touch! (Go!)¡± ¡°Ha! (Back off!)¡± The six deep-sea Water Elves wearing miner¡¯s lamps, like professional bodyguards, drove these Shadow Hands away. Shadow Hands have no lethal power, are extremely fragile, and can be easily scared away by some simple shouting and striking. And the deep-sea Water Elves were the best choice to drive these Shadow Beasts away. With the protection of the deep-sea Water Elves, I don¡¯t have to worry about the Shadow Hands for now¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s Spiritual Vision extended into the darkness. In the darkness, he could feel the entire town¡¯s agitation and panic. In the silent darkness, more and more people were suffering attacks by the Shadow Beasts. Whether it was to protect the town or the creeping shadow, he had to hunt, hunt more Shadow Beasts. ¡°Since my charm can¡¯t attract the Shadow Beasts, and since the daylight lantern drives them away¡ª¡± Is there anything weak but with plenty of spiritual power that can attract them? Chen Qi pondered. Chen Qi unwittingly lowered his gaze to the six adorable deep-sea Water Elves at his feet. The Water Elves looked up, staring blankly at their master. ¡­ ¡­ Tick-tock! Tick-tock! In the town¡¯s trade street, numerous torches and lanterns were mercilessly torn apart and thrown on the ground. Chapter 349 - 349 - 246 Hunting Begins! First Appearance of the Monster!_2 Chapter 349 ¨C 246 Hunting Begins! First Appearance of the Monster!_2 In the darkness, ten villagers ran desperately, constantly striking their flint and calling for help. Behind them, alarmingly, was a pack of ferocious Shadow Beasts, smelling the scent of humans and relentlessly pursuing them. The number had now reached a full thousand; their dense, blood-red eyes formed a horrifying darkness. They kept making loud panting and roaring sounds, exceedingly excited. In the plan of the Sea God Pirate Group, the villagers hadn¡¯t considered the town¡¯s issues, resulting in the entire town becoming a paradise for the Shadow Beasts. With no guards to protect the town, the villagers could only rely on their own legs and on auxiliary hunters like Chen Qi. ¡°Light, we need light¡­¡± The villagers ran desperately and suddenly, ahead, they saw a small source of light. They then fiercely stepped into the light source, finding temporary shelter. The light shone behind the people, and under the lantern¡¯s light, the Shadow Beasts also temporarily stopped their pursuit. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The leading burly man gasped heavily, giving thanks: ¡°Thank you!¡± However, the next second, the leading strong man froze as in the light source ahead, there were no humans. A light source with no humans, how did it escape the Shadow Hand¡¯s attack? ¡°Vakuvaku (Hello!)¡± Strange sounds issued. They looked down only to discover six round, small creatures with mining lamps on their heads. In this environment, they seemed rather cute¡­ At the very center, there also sat a special high-bright lantern. The leading burly man shed a drop of cold sweat: ¡°Thank you¡­ we didn¡¯t trigger some special plot scenario, did we?¡± ¡°Vakuvaku (You¡¯re welcome!)¡± The Water Elf Number One politely hopped. ¡°Everyone, we¡¯ve come to assist!¡± At that moment, two Second-tier Hunters, each holding a torch, rushed out from the streets to support everyone. Behind them, the ferocious Shadow Beasts converged and pursued, forming a dense pack. The scale of these Shadow Beasts was so immense that even the bright light source could hardly stop them! ¡°Prepare to fire!¡± They had no time to contemplate the current anomalies, they simply overlooked the water elves underfoot, drew their weapons, aimed into the darkness, and violently opened fire. Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang! The gunfire temporarily calmed their emotions. Suddenly, a child next to one of the villagers shakily raised his hand, pointing: ¡°Someone¡­ someone in the darkness¡­¡± Everyone was sharply startled. On Shadow Tide Night, once one is shrouded in darkness, the spiritual value keeps decreasing, longing for light. Normally, under no circumstances would anyone stay in the darkness for long. But now, they faintly saw a human figure in the darkness! A human-shaped monster, could it be the special BOSS of Shadow Tide Night? The crowd guessed anxiously, not knowing what to do! With their ability, they were no match for the BOSS. ¡°What in the world is this!¡± ¡°We need support, we need the bishop¡¯s support.¡± Their hands trembled slightly, as they were preparing to fire, but then they saw the human-shaped monster¡¯s back, constantly spreading out dark black tentacles. The target-less Shadow Beast horde instantly set their sights on this human figure in the darkness. In the next instant, the pitch-black human-shaped monster and the Shadow Beast horde converged together. Yet, contrary to everyone¡¯s expectations, facing thousands of Shadow Beasts, that person did not run at all. Almost instantly, the Shadow Wolves and Shadow Serpents were entwined by thick tentacles and violently smashed to the ground. ¡°Roar! Roar! Roar!¡± ¡°Kill, kill, kill!¡± The pack of Shadow Beasts issued tremendous roars. ¡°Waited so long, finally caught¡­¡± Chen Qi activated Qi Power Transformation, enhanced with Steel Qi, enveloping himself in a strong layer of Qi Power. Now, it was time to hunt! At this moment, because of their numerical advantage, the Shadow Beasts, rather than retreating, bared their fangs and charged towards Chen Qi! With a thousand against one, how could they lose? Boom, boom. The ground continuously transmitted dense thuds! Tentacle Meteor Fist! S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Each punch from the tentacles was like a large cannonball! All the Shadow Beasts rushing toward him were swiftly blocked by the tentacles! Three hundred sixty degrees of flawless defense. In an extremely low spiritual state, Chen Qi, like a cold war machine, continuously used tentacles and blades to slash, decapitate, and obliterate the Shadow Beasts! At this moment, the entire street emitted terrifying cries of agony. [Kill Shadow Wolf, obtain 100 inspiration points!] [Kill Shadow Dog, obtain 300 inspiration points!] [Kill Shadow Bird, obtain 250 inspiration points!] [Kill Shadow Fire, obtain 50 inspiration points!] ¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s Tentacle Punch, densely packed, formed a terrifying storm, obliterating all the encroaching waves of Shadow Beasts. With increasingly intense blows, a massive flood of inspiration points notifications, like a tide, jumped out before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Meanwhile, the splashing black blood, like exploding fireworks, burst open, spraying onto people¡¯s faces. What¡¯s happening! At this moment, those within the light source were stunned, retreating collectively. Continue your journey on Although they couldn¡¯t see clearly in the darkness, merely from the sound, the humanoid monster¡¯s stance, and his attacking movements, they could feel¡­ that person was terrifyingly powerful! The BOSS of Shadow Tide Night, beating up the Shadow Beasts! An internal conflict? Or, was this a monster from the research institute? People let their imaginations roam. Before they knew it, nearly a hundred bodies of Shadow Beasts lay on the street, turned into fragments. The formerly aggressive Shadow Beast horde, having finally been frightened by this terrifying power, started to flee en masse. Chapter 350 - 350 - 246 Hunting Begins! First Appearance of the Monster!_3 Chapter 350 ¨C 246 Hunting Begins! First Appearance of the Monster!_3 They couldn¡¯t believe it, that someone dared to face them head-on in the darkness! Chen Qi¡¯s chest heaved with his breath, feeling a thorough and exhilarating sense of satisfaction spread throughout his body. Under normal circumstances, immersed in darkness, his spirit would have already plummeted to zero, transforming him into a monster filled with desire. But at that moment, he managed to maintain his spirit, and the more he fought, the more exhilarating it became. This was the formidable power of a Night Monster¡­ Chen Qi spat out a mouthful of blood. Soon, the pack of Shadow Beasts, as if frightened, scattered and fled from the area. ¡°Who else!¡± A trace of ruthlessness flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he surveyed his surroundings. Accompanied by a great deal of slaughter, a sudden, loud noise erupted. The surrounding area seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, and a huge shadow slowly rose from the darkness, obscuring the already faint light. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð It was a gigantic Shadow Python, forty meters in length and five meters tall, with scales as dark as the night itself, glossy and deep, its mouth dripping with large amounts of human blood and flesh. Its eyes, glittering with a ghostly green light, were like the flames of the netherworld, chilling one to the bone. The Shadow Python writhed slowly, its massive body rolling over houses, causing a thunderous rumble, as wood splinters flew and bricks crumbled. As it approached Chen Qi, its lofty head slowly lowered to meet Chen Qi¡¯s icy gaze. It was time for a tasty treat! The great Shadow Python! Chen Qi could feel that this was not just another minor monster he had just encountered but a truly terrifying creature. The aura it emitted was several times stronger than that of the rift wanderers Chen Qi had previously encountered in Crack Number 8. Placed within a C-rank group rift, it could easily serve as a high-health BOSS! Finally, a worthy challenge¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s thick tentacles behind his back unsheathed the long blade at his waist. Draw the blade! Chen Qi silently caught the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade. Under normal circumstances, with his strength, even with Blade Release, he had no confidence that he could defeat an elite BOSS from a C-rank crack. Especially within the boosts of a B-rank crack, the Shadow Python¡¯s health thickness was even far above that of the near-sea overlord. After all, he had just advanced to Third Rank not long ago; even if he could win, he would surely be battered and bruised. Of course, all these assumptions were made under the condition that he had no special attacks! ¡°Number One.¡± Chen Qi gave the command. Whoosh! The Water Elf Number One hastily picked up the white daylight lantern in the middle and threw it next to Chen Qi. The daylight lantern had been enhanced with the Lighting Skill. And the Fire Casting Skill could use the light to forge it into new flames. Previously, in order not to be detected by the Shadow Beasts, Chen Qi had purposely hidden in the darkness, but now, there was no need for that. Lighting Skill could greatly enhance his strength and deal significant true damage to the Shadow Beasts. ¡°Fire Casting¡ª¡± Chen Qi murmured, placing his finger above the lantern¡¯s light. At his fingertips, sizzling flames continuously emerged, spreading rapidly like oil being spilled, engulfing it in flames. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi held the flame with his fingers, directly applying it along the blade of the sword, as the scorching white flame intensely burned on the blade. Whoosh¡ª As his fingertips gently left the tip of the blade, finishing the last stroke, a perfectly enchanted long sword materialized. A long sword of white fire, with a special attack that targets shadow demons! Roar! The great Shadow Python lifted its head, the space around it vibrated, emitting a deafening roar, its fangs bared as it descended upon him like a crashing train! Chen Qi swiftly drew his blade and under the influence of Qi Power Transformation, the white flames dramatically expanded into a towering ten-meter-high inferno long sword. Lanter. Fire Casting. Black Wave Slash! The scalding flames, like a massive chainsaw, shattered the Shadow Python¡¯s rough and thick scales into dust. On the surface of the Shadow Python¡¯s skin lay powerful Night Scales, an extremely strong material that even Spiral Bullet could hardly penetrate its defenses! Therefore, the Shadow Python was overconfident. Without hesitation, it took the strike head-on, yet at the mere touch, its Night Scales melted away like wax. Discover hidden stories at The Shadow Python let out an instinctive roar. It twisted its body, attempting to struggle, but the burning white fire, like a black tidal wave, followed the direction of the sword and tore open a ten-meter long dark red wound. Boom! Along with the dark red blood that splattered across the street. A huge, massive black corpse was violently brought down to the ground, causing the entire street to quake. Defense? How do you defend against true damage? This is the true damage of the daylight lantern, augmented with Fire Casting Skill! Little snake! Amidst the diminishing power and a cloud of dust, a bright red notice popped up. [You have defeated the great Shadow Python and gained 5,000 inspiration points!] The surroundings returned to silence as the dust settled. Chen Qi sheathed his sword, feeling the heat emanating from his hand. Then, Chen Qi sighed with relief, turned his head, and looked silently at the stunned townspeople and Hunters beside the Water Elf. He smiled and said: ¡°You¡¯re safe now, for the moment.¡± Chapter 351 - 351 - 247: Accidentally Entering the Tycoon’s Scheme Chapter 351 ¨C 247: Accidentally Entering the Tycoon¡¯s Scheme Temporary? What does that mean? The many hunters present, as well as the townspeople, couldn¡¯t help but ask themselves. ¡°Go.¡± At that moment, Chen Qi, covered in dark beast blood, pointed lightly, commanding the deep-sea Water Elf to collect the Shadow Beast materials from the ground. ¡°!! (Yes, sir!!)¡± Number Five and Number Six¡¯s eyes gleamed as they excitedly rushed over with two big hemp bags. They very much enjoyed doing this sort of thing, watching their master fight and then help collect the materials. So it went, amidst the black pools of blood from the bodies of over a hundred Shadow Beasts, Numbers Five and Six excitedly stuffed Shadow Beast Cores and creeping shadows into the hemp bags. Chen Qi roughly estimated the loot from this battle. He had killed more than three hundred ordinary Shadow Beasts, and after ruling out some that were too weak, he had earned 8600 inspiration points. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The giant Shadow Python had given him 5000 inspiration points. Adding to his original inspiration points, he now had a total of 15100 inspiration points, breaking his highest inspiration points record! And the Shadow Beast Cores acquired by the deep-sea Water Elf amounted to three hundred and twenty, which was over three hundred Contribution Points. Besides these, there was the haul of creeping shadows. The creeping shadows had only yielded ten pieces; although rare, even on Shadow Tide Night¡­ Chen Qi mused silently. But at this moment, a voice interrupted Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts. ¡°May we leave now?¡± A large hunter in the crowd mustered the courage to speak to Chen Qi. Leave? Why? Chen Qi turned his head, looking very indifferent. He was not only in the middle of the crack but also fulfilling a Lamp Keeper¡¯s mission. Third-tier professional missions not only provide apparent rewards but also special ones. This special reward necessitates the continuous completion of good missions. Among the Lamp Keeper¡¯s duties, beyond protecting the light source, safeguarding others in the night is also an essential criterion for assessment. As a Lamp Keeper, he had successfully driven away the Shadow Beasts and protected the townspeople. Seeing everyone¡¯s panicked state, Chen Qi thought for a moment and gently reassured them: ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid.¡± His voice was gentle, his words polite, and having just protected them, he was indeed the epitome of a warm man. Under Chen Qi¡¯s tender comfort, the people grew even more anxious, with a little girl even hiding behind a hunter. To everyone¡¯s eyes, Chen Qi, drenched in Shadow blood, looked even more like a Shadow Beast than the Shadow Beasts themselves, with his black tendrils making him barely recognizable as human. The large hunter was overcome with immense fear, as if standing atop the sharp teeth of a gigantic beast, his thighs uncontrollably trembling. Mommy! This is too scary! He organized his thoughts and earnestly said: ¡°Then, can we run?¡± Run? Why would you run? I¡¯ve just cleared out the Shadow Beasts here, created a safe zone for you, and now you want to run? If you just stay in the safe zone, these two hunters, along with the other townspeople, will be able to spend a safe night. And why are his thighs still trembling? Am I not gentle enough? Chen Qi spoke softly: ¡°Relax, the Shadow Beasts here are dead, there¡¯s no need for you to go.¡± Chen Qi tried hard to keep his tone friendly. However, they only heard the words ¡°there¡¯s no need to go¡± The large hunter could no longer contain himself, gripping his long spear tightly, stepping forward, and then¡ª he knelt down with a bang! ¡°Sir, please spare the child behind me, I am willing to give up everything!¡± Shadow Demons are ruthless and cold-hearted, and although the hope was slim, the speaking Shadow Demon in front of them might offer a chance of survival. Saying so, the large hunter presented the fifty Shadow Beast Cores and fifteen creeping shadows he had gathered with both hands. ¡°¡­¡± For a moment, Chen Qi didn¡¯t know how to express his speechlessness. The Night Monster, combined with the effect of Residual Fire Touch, emitted an aura as threatening as a volcano on the verge of eruption. Am I really that terrifying? Explaining seemed futile and would only expose more information¡­ So, should I accept these materials? A dark, semi-ethereal tendril extended from behind Chen Qi, slowly taking the creeping shadows and Shadow Beast Cores from him. Wait, Chen Qi blinked, noticing a blind spot, Why so many creeping shadows? Creeping shadows are quite rare materials, yet here a regular hunter had as many as fifteen! He, himself, only had over a dozen creeping shadows. Chen Qi crouched down and quietly asked: ¡°Where did you get these items from?¡± The large hunter shivered, his hair at the temples already soaked: ¡°Picked¡­ picked them up¡­¡± ¡°Picked them up?¡± Gasping for breath, the large hunter explained: ¡°Yes, the White Tower Hunters were tracking a certain monster; they were in a hurry and didn¡¯t collect the Shadow Beast corpses they killed along the way, so we mustered the courage to pick some up¡­¡± Chasing after a certain monster? Chen Qi¡¯s spirits immediately perked up. The White Tower Hunters hadn¡¯t gone to resist the Shadow Tide; instead, they had come to the town. Find more to read on Now that he thought about it, he still hadn¡¯t discovered the trace of the Shade Weaver, could it be that the White Tower Hunters were also after the Shade Weaver? Transcendents of the Book Phase and Lamp Phase are known for their inspiration, while the White Tower Federation, the dominion of book and lamp, prioritizes powerful inspiration and plentiful knowledge over physical talents. Although Chen Qi¡¯s inspiration was very high, it still paled in comparison to the Third-tier Transcendents of the White Tower Federation. At the same time, the hunters of the White Tower Federation were known for their intelligence, and the likelihood of them having information on the Shade Weaver was not low. Chapter 352 - 352 - 247: Accidentally Stepping into the Mogul’s Trap_2 Chapter 352 ¨C 247: Accidentally Stepping into the Mogul¡¯s Trap_2 White Tower Hunters, are you also tracking the Weaver? Things just got a bit troublesome, having fellow hunters around¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and asked, ¡°Which direction are they in?¡± The tall hunter slowly raised his head, trembling as he raised his hand and pointed towards the dim lighthouse within the town. Chen Qi followed the direction of his pointing. That was the Lighthouse established by the Sea God Pirate Group after renovating the surveillance tower following the Smiling Moon. I see¡­ Chen Qi, holding the daylight lantern, summoned the deep-sea Water Elf, ¡°Come back, we¡¯re leaving.¡± The deep-sea Water Elves, holding a sack, followed him. On the ground, besides the Shadow Beast Cores and the creeping shadows, there were numerous Shadow Beast corpses, whose belongings could sell for quite a sum of money. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Besides that, there were Night Scales of the great shadow python, which were excellent materials for armor forging. However, their removal and size were too large to be suitable for a backpack card. The dead shadow wave left behind some valuable materials, which would be left to them. Chen Qi stepped into the dark streets and disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. After a moment, ensuring that the sound of footsteps was gone, the crowd dared to lift their heads and began discussing briskly. Among the townspeople, someone asked in terror, ¡°What on earth was that just now? Its aura was terrifying. Do we really have such a person in our Sea God Pirate Group?¡± The tall hunter answered, ¡°No, the other party isn¡¯t a Legend, just a Third Rank Transcendent.¡± ¡°Third Rank! Could it be Lord Hai Ge? Or one of those supernovas standing at the pinnacle of the Third Rank, or! One of the crazy monsters developed by our bishop, or a special entity among the Shadow Beasts?¡± ¡°No, no, considering that the other party was hunting Shadow Beasts, it¡¯s obvious they don¡¯t belong to that category. Perhaps, they might be the previous Black Hunter¡­¡± ¡°Black Hunter, has he come back from the dead? Wasn¡¯t that person beaten to death in a fight with the Gunfire Queen?¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t the Black Hunter played to death by the Flower Witch¡¯s whip?¡± The crowd couldn¡¯t hide their surprise at this moment. Out at sea, new talents emerged daily, but once their news vanished from the papers, it often meant death. And at sea, explosive rumors spread faster than truth. Coupled with some messages spread by the Blood Blade Pirate Group, many people following the Black Hunter thought Chen Qi had disappeared at sea. The tall hunter furrowed his brows: ¡°I¡¯m just speculating, it¡¯s not very likely, but anyhow, that pitch-black tentacle means that he will become a monster lurking in our town.¡± The crowd couldn¡¯t help but recall the terrifying figure of Chen Qi, shuddering at the thought. At that moment, another short, thin hunter in the group said, ¡°Recently, rising stars like the noble son of Bonfire Energy, the Bomb Hunter, and the kind Hunter An have said they want to kill deep-sea monsters, maybe they could handle this thing¡­¡± The crowd couldn¡¯t help but think of this matter. These two hunters had recently become increasingly famous, lately hunting a significant number of deep-sea monsters! Without a doubt, if the Black Hunter was alive, he would be their prime target! The tall hunter mocked himself: Explore stories on ¡°Don¡¯t count on others! However, that monster¡¯s hunting target is the creatures of the White Tower! Maybe, it won¡¯t survive this night¡­¡± The White Tower Hunters are the most potent independent Hunter Group on Sea God Island, the seven of them have completed many S-rank bounty missions. Whether it¡¯s the vast Black Pig Shark, the storm bird flitting among thunderclouds, or the Lava Sea Dragon, they¡¯ve defeated them all. The slender hunter said, ¡°Yeah, especially that Metani, not only is she beautiful! Her strength is also mighty, and it¡¯s probably second only to Hai Ge of our Hunter Group.¡± ¡¯Can we not talk about it¡­¡¯ A little girl reminded in fear, then stared blankly at the corpse of the great shadow python. That creature, it left them a BOSS Monster Corpse! In the darkness, the Night Scales of the great shadow python emitted a faint glow. The crowd swallowed hard, struggling for words, not knowing how to describe their feelings at the moment. ¡­ ¡­ The dark fog grew denser. Chen Qi, holding the lantern, walked through the pitch-black streets that seemed to swallow all light. With the aid of Shadow Step, his steps were light and firm, as if he had reached some tacit understanding with the darkness, leaving no extra sound behind. The daylight lantern, providing light, was held by deep-sea Water Elf Number One. And beneath the light of the lantern lay the carcasses of Shadow Beasts, a conservative estimate putting their number at at least a thousand! But these valuable carcasses were intact, the hunters who had killed these Shadow Beasts didn¡¯t care about the value of the remains. The value of these remains was undeniably high, the White Tower Hunters were pursuing something of even higher worth. As Chen Qi continued deeper, he had the Water Elf pluck ten creeping shadows. Unbeknownst to him, his collection of creeping shadows had reached over forty. Just as he was instructing the Water Elf to lick up the package, a sudden noise broke the silence. ¡°Where did that antlered creature hide? We must take it down! Otherwise, once it regenerates its flesh in the darkness, we can¡¯t imagine the consequences!¡± Chen Qi, in the darkness, looked towards the source of the noise. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That was a group of Hunters clad in white hunter garments. Dressed in uniform white outfits bearing the exquisite emblem of the White Tower, they shone with a silver-white gleam in the dim light, standing out conspicuously. And in the center was a hunter with white ponytails, wearing light white armor. Chapter 353 - 353 - 247: Accidentally Entering the Big Shot’s Scheme_3 Chapter 353 ¨C 247: Accidentally Entering the Big Shot¡¯s Scheme_3 Her white hair looked somewhat disheveled at the moment, several strands gently falling in front of her chest, sweat continuously sliding down her cheeks. The person was none other than Melanie from the White Tower! Wait! Chen Qi stopped in his tracks, quietly observing his surroundings, assessing the imminent situation. In the darkness, there was the sound of hurried wind¡­ Wait, this can¡¯t be happening¡­ Chen Qi grew nervous. Find adventures on The Shadow Weaver is a very rare neutral NPC, possessing the capability to help players forge taboo equipment. Of course, although it is a super rare neutral NPC, the Shadow Weaver has a vast amount of hit points, a powerful aura that lowers spirits, and a terrifying ability to move through darkness. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once angered, its strength would abruptly increase, roughly equivalent to a hidden BOSS in a super-large C-rank crack! During Shadow Tide Night, even if seven White Tower Hunters tried to defeat it, they would have to pay a considerable price. Of course, the White Tower Hunters are too powerful, each of them could be considered a big boss, and ultimately, the Shadow Weaver would be defeated! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð These guys have started the fight¡­ Chen Qi took a step toward the direction of the daylight lantern, guarding against a sneak attack by the Shadow Weaver. The Shadow Weaver is equally afraid of light. And at that moment, a bespectacled White Tower Hunter suddenly said: ¡°Captain, we can¡¯t locate it!¡± ¡°Captain! There are monsters in the dark!¡± Suddenly, the Hunter Group also noticed the presence in the darkness, their steps faltered slightly, then they quickly adjusted their formation to move backward, the atmosphere becoming tense in an instant. ¡°Captain! There¡¯s a new monster, a humanoid monster!¡± ¡°What!¡± Melanie turned around, staring fiercely into the darkness at Chen Qi. This was an unidentified monster with pitch-black tentacles on its back, its depth unfathomable like a black hole. From a distance, a lantern appeared mysteriously. In the darkness, Chen Qi¡¯s aura had already changed, even Melanie from the White Tower couldn¡¯t recognize him at all. Are these guys my peers? Have I come to the wrong place?¡­ Chen Qi frowned, taking a step back. The gap in strength among Third-tier Hunters is enormous, and Melanie, wielding both book and hammer tactics, is a formidable monster. And Chen Qi¡¯s own release, although decent, was still far inferior to Melanie, an insurmountable gulf between them. If they really started fighting, he would have no hope at all, not to mention, beside Melanie, there were six other formidable Third-tier Hunters! His current stance was like that of a poor little sheep that had walked into a pack of wolves. Solely in terms of strength, he had no right to negotiate with Melanie. Accidentally walked into a gathering of big shots, my current situation is very dangerous¡­ In Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, Melanie was even more terrifying than the Shadow Weaver. Should I tactically retreat first?¡­ Chen Qi furrowed his brow, thinking rapidly. The next second. Sweating profusely, Melanie flicked her hand and shot a card fiercely: ¡°You! Don¡¯t come any closer!!!¡± A card. Little Sunlight Blast! From the White Tower Federation¡¯s top-tier Demon-Hunting Workshop, a million-valued Demon-Hunting Light Blast, designed specifically against shadow demons! Shoo! The card dissipated in the air like flames, then quickly transformed into a beam of pure, righteous light, flashing before Chen Qi! The effect¡­ No effect¡­ Under the suppression of Shadow Tide Night, the light only had a radius of three meters. Is it my imagination? Chen Qi was momentarily stunned; he faintly felt that these seven hunters were somewhat afraid of him. And the next second, he saw a miraculous scene. ¡°Who exactly are you¡­¡± Melanie¡¯s voice trembled slightly, her body striving to remain calm, but the fear in her words was hard to conceal. And while she was gasping for breath, a pitch-black crack fiercely tore open above Melanie. Immediately, two mountainous gigantic hands, fiercely smashed down from twenty meters in the sky! Chapter 354 - 354 - 248: The Tiny Weaver of Shadows! Chapter 354 ¨C 248: The Tiny Weaver of Shadows! ¡°` Boom! Between breaths, under the torrent of terrifying force, the ground fiercely rang out like a giant bell, and a twenty-meter-deep crater was violently smashed open, the solid rock ground breaking apart like tofu, ejecting stone debris as fast as bullets. Bang bang bang bang bang! Amidst the billowing dust, Chen Qi raised his long blade horizontally, blocking the flying fragments. Continue your adventure at And at that moment, a thick dark breath wafted over him. Chen Qi slowly raised his head. In the crack in the sky was a nearly twenty-meter-tall terrifying beast, its head resembling that of a deer, with two extremely thick and massive antlers, while its shoulders were unusually broad, but its arms were incredibly long and slim, possessing both the power and dexterity of a master weaver! On its back were six interwoven black and white bone hands, the palms of the six black and white hands spread, with blood-red eyes on them. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð At the instant of gazing into these eyes, it felt as though one was being dragged into a lengthy crack, with needle-like pain piercing into the brain. [You have fallen under the gaze of the Shadow Weaver¡¯s Eye! Spiritual value is continuously dropping!] Shadow Weaver! Finally found it¡­ Chen Qi took a glance at the situation within the dust. Faced with a boss-level monster¡¯s heavy hammer, what was the condition of those seven White Tower Hunters? Boom¡ª¡ª A White Tower Hunter, holding a silver long blade, leaped out of the just-settled dust like a flowing stream: ¡°Captain Melanie! Are you alright?¡± Just now, because Melanie had taken action towards Chen Qi, her attention was diverted. ¡°I¡¯m fine! First, deal with that humanoid monster! Otherwise¡­¡± Melanie struggled to stand, as most of her clothing was soaked through with blood and sweat, barely able to command with a trembling voice. Defeat the other monster first¡­ the White Tower Hunter adjusted his dust-covered glasses and looked at Chen Qi standing beside the lantern. Chen Qi stood within the darkness, motionless, as if everything before him was within his expectations. The White Tower Hunter instinctively analyzed the situation. Could their group of White Tower Hunters really handle the Shadow Weaver while simultaneously dealing with a humanoid monster with tentacles? You want to take me down first? Chen Qi pondered after hearing this, and touched his chin. The downsides of stumbling into someone else¡¯s raid. As a newly promoted Third-tier Transcendent, he couldn¡¯t take much advantage when facing the White Tower Hunters. However, he dared to step into this place, having his own trump card to rely on. Shielded by the ¡¯Night Monster¡¯s¡¯ mental threshold, he could move freely within the darkness of Shadow Tide Night. Although he currently lacked the strength to directly overpower several Third-order Transcendents, he still had some ability to protect himself. Chen Qi thought it over and said gently, ¡°My friends, there¡¯s no need, I¡¯m just a Hunter passing by, and all I want is the Shadow Weaver¡¯s weaving ability.¡± It can speak! Is the opponent a Shadow Beast with high intelligence? Or really a Hunter? The glasses-wearing White Tower Hunter¡¯s brain worked overtime: ¡°I warn you! You¡¯d better back off. Killing a Third Rank monster is as easy for us White Tower Hunters as completing a primary school math paper!¡± The White Tower Hunter had a fierce look in his eyes, and a dust-like white aura emanated around him, trying to intimidate the monster in front of him with his spiritual power! White Tower Hunters really like to use exams as metaphors, but threatening me? Chen Qi, holding onto his long blade, ignored the White Tower Hunter¡¯s warning and stepped forward: ¡°I told you, I can work with you, and you can refuse, I will find my own way to obtain what I want.¡± ¡°Of course, if you choose to attack me, you will have to bear the consequences.¡± Chen Qi extended the fingers of his right hand, hooking up the flame of the beacon lamp and once again smearing it onto the blade. The glasses-wearing White Tower Hunter was agitated, gritting his teeth: S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Collaborating with a monster is a Hunter¡¯s disgrace!¡± With that, the White Tower Hunter lit the lantern at his waist, holding his silver blade, and charged fiercely into the darkness. Strength is the pass for the crack! Let¡¯s test the depths of the opponent first! Demon Exorcism Blade. Silver Lightning! In an instant, he rushed into Chen Qi¡¯s vicinity like a white bolt of lightning. Facing the charging White Tower Hunter, Chen Qi did not dodge. The two tentacles behind directly slapped down, grasping the stabbing blade with empty hands. Clang! Under the force of the two tentacles, the blade was easily caught. ¡°¡­¡± The glasses-wearing White Tower Hunter¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. His attack was extremely fast, yet it was easily stopped! How could this be, my speed¡ª Boom! The next second, two other robust dark tentacles gently wrapped around his head. And at that moment, the tentacles in the back slowly extended, bending into fists, gathering strength. Steel Qi. Tentacle Heavy Punch! Boom! The spiral Qi Power of steel combined with the tentacles fiercely shot out, striking the White Tower Hunter in the gut! A tremendous explosion echoed through the air, causing the White Tower Hunter¡¯s abdomen to instantly cave in, and like a cannonball, he was slammed against the lighthouse, bleeding profusely. I did say, bear the consequences¡­ Chen Qi blew on his hot fists. The other¡¯s strength was not weak, but due to fatigue and contamination from the Shadow Weaver¡¯s mental attack, his combat condition was severely impaired. Not to mention, Chen Qi possessed the rare skill ¡¯Super Sensation.¡¯ Super Sensation could be seen as an enhanced version of dynamic vision. No matter how fast the opponent moved, he could catch them. Naturally, he could easily handle an attack that was low in power but high in speed. Chapter 355 - 355 - 248: The Tiny Weaver of Shadows!_2 Chapter 355 ¨C 248: The Tiny Weaver of Shadows!_2 Chen Qi gripped the hilt: ¡°This is your last warning, captain of the White Tower Hunters, according to the rules among Hunters, I can help you, but you must make a reasonable commitment.¡± Although the Hunter Association was free and loose, it also had some codified special rules. That was the principle of mutual assistance within the Hunter Association, if a Hunter was in a dangerous predicament and there happened to be another Hunter nearby, the endangered Hunter needed to pay a certain compensation to commission the help of the other. Whether a Hunter attacked the troubled Hunter or if afterwards, the assisted Hunter refused to pay the compensation, the adjudicators of the Third-tier Scales or the adjudication knights would administer severe punishment. Of course, the crux of the matter still revered strength above all, and most Hunters in conflict would not rely on the adjudication office to resolve the issue. The reason Chen Qi spoke in such a manner was merely to tell Melanie that he was a Hunter, not an irrational, bloodthirsty tentacled monster. In this superficial world, he was completely treated as a monster. ¡°Who exactly are you¡­¡± While dodging, Melanie looked at Chen Qi. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð At this moment, the air was filled with the resounding blast of explosive noises, and enormous shadows constantly shuttled through the sky, hitting them heavily. The surrounding ground had sunk several layers, and a lot of black smoke billowed out! At this moment, one of the team members finally remembered and loudly said: ¡°Captain Melanie, the other party is very likely the long-missing Black Hunter, who once defeated the Black Pig Shark singlehandedly! He is a battle-capable Third-tier Transcendent.¡± sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What? Wasn¡¯t that guy whipped to death after being drugged by the Flower Witch, who then bound him and lashed him till he died?¡± Melanie said in disbelief. What the hell are you talking about? Chen Qi¡¯s expression was cold, and the corner of his mouth twitched. Being blown up by the Gunfire Queen, he could understand. But what¡¯s with this being whipped to death? Does the Flower Witch look like someone who enjoys whipping people? What in the world had been reported in the newspapers during his month-long practice with the Blood Blade Pirate Group? Which newspaper reported this? Chen Qi was speechless, setting aside his queries, he once again said coldly: ¡°Captain of the White Tower, I¡¯ll give you three seconds to think it over.¡± Melanie hesitated for a moment, her face flushed. Finally, she said: ¡°Monster, although I don¡¯t know who you are, we request your help!¡± Not a problem¡­ Chen Qi snapped his fingers: ¡°Give me a Hunter¡¯s contract card bearing the Scales, and make a vow.¡± Making a contract¡­ Melanie¡¯s pupils shrank rapidly. Among high-order Transcendents, many have Scales and shell-based transcendent contracts, which can ensure the perfect execution of spoken words, such as master-servant contracts, slave contracts, cooperative contracts, love contracts, and so on. These contracts, as a means of credit among high-order Transcendents, are quite common. Violating them would result in intense backlash. As a card master, Melanie had all sorts of fanciful cards at her disposal. The Hunter¡¯s contract card she held could establish a perfect Hunter¡¯s promise. If violated, the body would immediately suffer from a terrifying backlash of the power of the Scales, strong enough to cripple a Third-tier Transcendent. Making a contract with a monster¡­ Melanie was caught in a brief struggle. Contracts are extremely dangerous things, usually only used in front of those whom one trusts! But could she really afford to hesitate now¡­ And would making him a part of it truly change the tide of the battle? Ultimately, he was just a Third-tier monster. Melanie pondered rapidly. If things continued this way, her team members could die! Nothing was more important than the lives of her team members! Even if he couldn¡¯t help them, just ensuring that he wouldn¡¯t attack them would be good enough! Melanie suddenly pulled out a card from her chest. Engraved on the card was a large bird holding a pair of scales and wearing a hunter¡¯s cap. ¡°I vow by the Hunter¡¯s contract that after the battle is over, thirty percent of the spoils from the Shadow Weaver will go to you, and in addition, our White Tower Hunter Team will not attack you or entertain any thoughts of doing so for the next day!¡± Thirty percent of the spoils¡­ Chen Qi thought it over. A good reward, as in this battle, his maximum output could barely reach twenty-five percent. ¡°I agree.¡± Chen Qi said quietly. The moment he agreed, the card in Melanie¡¯s hand burned like a flame, turning into a golden glow and entering their bodies. A warm sensation entered Chen Qi¡¯s body. [You have signed a Hunter¡¯s contract¡­] Stay tuned with Chen Qi blew softly, and the white fire blazed fiercely. The White Tower Hunters had overestimated the Shadow Weaver. The Shadow Weaver was a typical large BOSS, and its mechanisms were extremely powerful. Its six Blood Eye Hands at the back could cause a very powerful psychic attack. Furthermore, it had a terrifying skill of dark traversal, allowing it to instantly enter dark cracks to evade fatal attacks! And its cooldown was only one second, too short to believe! With spatial traversal, the Shadow Weaver could directly ignore extremely powerful lethal attacks. Thus, for many who first encountered it, the Shadow Weaver appeared to possess an invincible skill, capable of dodging all high-damage skills, making it seem incredibly powerful. But in reality, the Shadow Weaver had a huge weakness, and that was after using spatial traversal ten times, it would have a two-second period of exhaustion. During this time, it could not use spatial traversal and was hard-pressed to move, making it a giant punching bag ripe for beating. Chapter 356 - 356 - 248: The Tiny Weaver of Shadows!_3 Chapter 356 ¨C 248: The Tiny Weaver of Shadows!_3 Six White Tower Hunters repeatedly dodged, relying on their own panels, and clashed head-on with the Shadow Weaver, trading blow for blow, causing it to stiffen. The Card of Books. Spiritual Power Cannon! Melanie pulled out a card from the back of her neck, aiming at the enormous body of the Shadow Weaver. In an instant, a tremendous amount of Spiritual Power swirled like a storm at the center of the card, then abruptly shot out a helical Spiritual Power Cannon! Boom! The huge hands of the Shadow Weaver blocked, and its thousand-ton body was forcefully pushed back tens of meters, slamming into the tall lighthouse behind it. Boom! Boom! Thick black smoke arose, and numerous cracks began to appear on the body of the Shadow Weaver. ¡°It worked!¡± Melanie and the other team members couldn¡¯t help but shout in celebration. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Its health had already dropped below 30%¡­ Chen Qi reminded: ¡°Everyone, be careful, it¡¯s going to start the second phase.¡± Second phase? Melanie blinked. The next second, the Shadow Weaver turned crimson red, the eyes on the six hands behind it turned blood red, and its body emitted a dense black Qi Power! [You are under the gaze of the Red, and your spiritual value drastically decreased!] Whew¡ª¡ª Whew¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Whew¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The Shadow Weaver suddenly let out an angry roar, then quickly went berserk: ¡°Die! Die! Die! Die!¡± Boom! The Shadow Weaver suddenly performed a spatial traversal, flashing behind Melanie, then smashed down with a palm as heavy as a road roller. Ora! Ora! Ora! The frenzied Shadow Weaver pounded out hundreds of punches, its twenty-meter body making each punch feel like a collision with a truck! Boom! Melanie was caught off guard, and her entire body was smashed into a deep crater. At that moment, the bespectacled White Tower Hunter fiercely stepped forward, attempting to counterattack, but the Shadow Weaver once again entered the shadows, traversing to his back and striking with a mountainous punch. During its frenzy, the Shadow Weaver would continuously use spatial traversal heavy hammers, causing extreme spiritual suppression as well. The cooldown for its spatial traversal was only 0.5 seconds! This move, without any information, might inflict instant severe damage even on an elite Hunter Group. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The spatial traversals of the Shadow Weaver brought about the sound of steel shattering, and the entire orderly ground was smashed into a terrifying deep crater. In an instant, seven White Tower Hunters were heavily slammed down, sinking into the ground, forced into a defensive posture. And after the last White Tower Hunter fell, the lofty deer head of the Shadow Weaver was raised. It looked around, clenched its smoking fists, and said to Chen Qi: ¡°Next, it¡¯s your turn¡­¡± Its hands behind slowly spread out, focusing on Chen Qi. Experience more tales on Spiritual Suppression! [You are under the Spiritual Suppression of the Shadow Weaver!] It¡¯s my turn¡­ Chen Qi drank a Potion of Inspiration and gripped the hilt of his blade. At the same time, he burst forth with Super Sensation, Qi Power Transformation, and Steel Qi! In the next breath, the Shadow Weaver tore open a crack, appearing above Chen Qi¡¯s head, and struck down with a terrifying smash. After a breath that shook his whole body, Chen Qi instantly used Shadow Step, creating distance, and then blocked with his blade! Boom! Power on a different scale! Accompanied by a huge cloud of dust, Chen Qi was blown back twenty meters, sparks flying under his feet! You think you have a chance to catch your breath? The Shadow Weaver once again performed spatial traversal, flashing behind Chen Qi, and clenched both hands to form a heavy punch and strike. But¡­ Chen Qi immediately activated Steel Qi, planted his left foot on the ground, and performed an extreme Helical Slash with his long sword, gathering Qi Power to block this fierce punch. Boom! The immense Inner Strength of the punch penetrated Chen Qi¡¯s body, causing his organs to emit a burst of pain. He reacted! How interesting! The Shadow Weaver looked utterly shocked. Its spiritual pressure seemed to have no effect. Instinctively, it used a spatial shift and flashed behind Chen Qi again. ¡°Be careful!!¡± Melanie shouted from the ground. However, at that moment, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but smile inwardly. ¡°The tenth time¡­¡± Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi silently counted in his mind, then poured all his Qi Power outward, his entire figure grasping the blade tightly, like a taut spinning top¡ª Tensing muscles, at full stretch¡ª Adjusting breath, condensing Qi Power, at full stretch¡ª Then he released it! With this strike, Chen Qi held nothing back. Paired with Qi Power Transformation and a potion, the burning flames reached a length of twenty-five meters, even surpassing the Shadow Weaver¡¯s size!! A twenty-five-meter-long blade, let¡¯s give it a try! Chen Qi, like an arrow released from a bow, spun his body along with a long trail, slicing down with his blade. Qi Power Transformation. Cast Fire, Black Wave Helical Slash! The scalding white flames drew a nearly fifty-meter-long massive helix in the air, heavily chopping down on the advancing Shadow Weaver. In an instant, the body of the Shadow Weaver, like tofu, was violently torn apart. Whirr! The Shadow Weaver stood there stupefied, its enormous deer head drooping, blankly staring at Chen Qi while half of its body melted like wax. ¡°Ah¡ª¡± The Shadow Weaver took a dazed step forward. However, as it lost its balance, the gargantuan body of the Shadow Weaver crashed onto the street with a boom. The surroundings gradually became silent, and the dust slowly settled. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi gasped heavily, feeling a burden lifted off him. Even the Shadow Weaver couldn¡¯t resist the true damage of White Tower Lighthouse. Anticipating and overcoming two phases of the Shadow Weaver wasn¡¯t a big issue. One strike kill? The people among the ruins slowly raised their heads, unsure how to describe their feelings at the moment. At this moment, only Melanie faintly sensed something and warned: ¡°Be careful! It¡¯s not over yet¡­¡± She sensed an unclear aura on the Shadow Weaver. The Shadow Weaver wasn¡¯t dead! And it was still alive! No, there¡¯s no need to be cautious¡­ Chen Qi quickly adjusted his breathing. The Shadow Weaver indeed had a third stage, but this stage, apart from running, posed no threat. At that moment, from inside the Shadow Weaver¡¯s corpse, a tiny creature holding a thread, around half a meter tall, quietly peeked its head out of the fallen giant¡¯s body. It looked like a frightened mouse, pondering a route to escape. The tiny creature looked at the fallen White Tower Hunters and gingerly stepped out its right foot from the corpse. Trouble¡­ Chen Qi frowned involuntarily. The true body of the Shadow Weaver was a little guy with a great ability to escape. Chasing this little guy would also take quite some time. Chen Qi gasped heavily, but his Qi Power had been exhausted, leaving him with little energy to pursue. I need to take a break; I¡¯ll chase it later¡­ Waves of heat passed through Chen Qi¡¯s body. The Little Shadow Weaver also noticed this and started to run rapidly, using a 0.5-meter-long spatial shift. The Little Shadow Weaver¡¯s tiny hands swung, getting more excited as it ran. It¡¯s gone! It¡¯s gone! Snap! The next second, the Deep Sea Water Elf suddenly appeared, gave it a big close-up, and slammed it to the ground. ¡°???¡± Chapter 357 - 357 - 249: The Taboo of Taboos Chapter 357 ¨C 249: The Taboo of Taboos Snap! The Little Shadow Weaver was slapped to the ground, blinking its big, round eyes like light bulbs. Who did it! Who ambushed it, the king! The Little Shadow Weaver quickly got up. At this moment, it only had a small deer head and a frail, pitch-black body. Of course, although its body had shrunk, its domineering presence remained. As a powerful Shadow Weaver, it had the aura of a high-ranking Shadow Demon! It widened its eyes, searching for the arrogant person who had stopped it! Then, it saw the chubby and soft body of the Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1. What is this? A weak slime? How could this thing fight a Shadow Demon? Snap! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Deep Sea Water Elf used its tiny water palm and slapped the Little Shadow Weaver again, ¡°Hoo hoo hoo (Don¡¯t think you can escape the owner¡¯s grasp!)¡± This slap! Was loud beyond measure! This slap, Did a whopping¡ª 1 point of damage! The damage was negligible, but the insult was immense. Even among Shadow Beasts, there was a hierarchy. The Shadow Weaver belonged to the bloodline of the Shadow King! It was a descendant of a king! The Little Shadow Weaver¡¯s two big, round eyes instantly turned bright red. Six branch-like arms behind it formed fists. Those White Tower Hunters, and that thing with long tentacles dared to bully it! But even a small, weak slime, used as a cushion, dared to bully it! Space traversal, 0.5 meters Shuttle Flash Strike high-speed punch array! Snap! The Little Shadow Weaver flashed suddenly, charged forward, expending its potential, and unleashed a fierce Shuttle Flash Strike, aiming straight at Water Elf No. 1. The Water Elf was hit hard and shattered into pieces¡ª The Little Shadow Weaver smiled, but it didn¡¯t feel the solid impact of the punch. Experience tales with It was an illusion! It had hit an illusion! Snap! After creating the illusion, the Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 quickly revealed its true form, flashed behind the Little Shadow Weaver, and slapped repeatedly! Chain slaps! The effect was outstanding! It caused high psychic damage! The Little Shadow Weaver was stunned. It loved backstabbing its opponents, yet it had been attacked on its back with the same move. ¡°Ahhhh!!¡± A terrifying shadow aura erupted from the Little Shadow Weaver as it continually used space traversal to attack the Deep Sea Water Elf. The two powerful little supremes battled to the edge of the street, kicking up clouds of dust! Until a giant hand reached out from the boundless darkness, grabbed the Little Shadow Weaver by its antlers, and lifted it up. ¡°Caught already?¡± Chen Qi had trouble expressing his feelings for a moment. Normally, the Little Shadow Weaver could use short-distance space traversal, so even if caught, it could immediately escape. It was usually a tricky and hard-to-catch creature. However, this time the Little Shadow Weaver had used up all its spiritual power trying to fight the Deep Sea Water Elf¡ª Could it really be this stupid? Chen Qi looked at the Little Shadow Weaver in his hand. The Little Shadow Weaver kept kicking in the air, trying to run on nothing. It seemed genuinely very stupid¡­ After patting Water Elf No. 1, Chen Qi stood up and asked the gathered White Tower Hunters, ¡°Captain of the White Tower! According to the Hunter Contract, shall we divide the spoils first?¡± S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Melanie dusted herself off, straightened her collar, and pushed back her hair, maintaining her gentle hunter sister image, ¡°Alright! Monster! According to the Hunter Contract, we can¡¯t attack each other for one day.¡± Melanie shot a suspicious glance at Chen Qi, confirmed he wouldn¡¯t make a move, and then commanded, ¡°Get to work! Dig up the treasure!¡± Most of the Shadow Weaver¡¯s treasure was within its fallen, enormous body. The Shadow Weaver¡¯s husk was essentially a super shadow mecha created by the Little Shadow Weaver using abundant shadow materials. So disassembling it would yield a lot of high-grade rare materials. ¡°Leave it to me, Sister Melanie!¡± After confirming that Chen Qi posed no threat, a tanned White Tower female Mechanic took out her hammer. Under her dismantling efforts, the massive Shadow Weaver¡¯s body was quickly taken apart, turning into one piece of fresh material after another. Each material was extraordinarily rare. Every time a piece was stripped away, the Little Shadow Weaver in Chen Qi¡¯s hand would give a fierce tremor. In a moment, the twenty-meter Shadow Weaver was gone, leaving only a row of dazzling materials. Chen Qi walked over and quickly surveyed the scene. Among them were about five of the rarest materials. [Weaver¡¯s Silk: Nature Form: Shadow Description: Threads from the Gutter Nether River world, can be forged into powerful legendary taboo equipment!] [Shadow Heart: Nature Form: Shadow Description: Source of powerful shadow energy, composed of countless fears, can be used as a power core for large mechas.] [Withered Shadow Hand: Nature Form: Shadow Description: A hand woven from Nether River Silk, possessing immense strength and up to 70% spiritual power conductivity.] [Fear Blood Eye: Nature Form: Blade, Shadow Description: A forged blood eye, looking directly at it will cause continuous psychic damage, can be used to create fear-type equipment.] [Space Traveler¡¯s Employee Badge: Nature Form: Ice, Shadow Description: A badge from a deranged employee, can assist in learning the spatial skill ¡°Dark Traversal¡±.] Aside from these, the rest were Shadow Silk, Shadow Pulsating Mass, Shadow Bone, Shadow Snacks, and other materials and items. These drops were all standard B-grade crack drops, whose materials could be used to forge powerful B-grade crack equipment, legendary taboo equipment! Chapter 358 - 358 - 249 Taboo within Taboos_2 Chapter 358 ¨C 249 Taboo within Taboos_2 ¡°` The equipment forged with these materials won¡¯t be weaker than any piece of equipment on Chen Qi! In the White Tower Hunter team, there are no Transcendents who follow the Belief in Shell Coins, unable to gauge the value of an item intuitively. Therefore, they unanimously opened their backpack cards, found the ¡¯Shadow Phase Crack¡¯ drop item book, and frantically collected information. At that moment, Chen Qi, who wasn¡¯t reading, seemed somewhat out of place. Chen Qi squatted down, pondering the things he needed, loving books as the White Tower Hunters do¡­ According to the agreement, he could take thirty percent of the rewards. Chen Qi once again appraised the value of the five rare materials and glanced again at the Little Shadow Weaver in his hand. The Eye of the Fearful can cause high mental attacks, and while it seems powerful, it¡¯s actually quite feeble. The Eye of Fear requires direct gaze into the Fear Blood Eye to cause mental damage, ineffective against the blind or those who close their eyes while controlling it. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Most importantly, mental attack types aren¡¯t very effective in the New Sun world. Like Chen Qi, who has the passive skill ¡¯Night Monster¡¯ that locks his mental threshold. And many Transcendents get stronger as they get crazier! Space Shuffler¡¯s employee card can also be ruled out as he is not a messenger, Traveler, of the Lamp Phase, without the intuition for movement technique skills, which means it¡¯s extremely hard for him to learn such high-order special movements. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze settled on the Weaver¡¯s Silk, Shadow Heart, and Shrivel Shadow Hand. Weaver¡¯s Silk is the most versatile material, known as the universal ¡¯connector¡¯. While the Shadow Heart and the Shrivel Shadow Hand can be handed directly to the ¡¯Little Shadow Weaver¡¯. Chen Qi asked softly toward the others, ¡°What are your choices?¡± He seems like quite a normal monster; could he really be that Hunter killed by the Flower Witch¡­ Melanie immediately shut her book and said, ¡°I want the Shadow Heart! It¡¯s a rare power core! My teacher has always hoped to create a powerful Shadow Chimera! He needs a strong Shadow Phase core!¡± At that moment, the White Tower¡¯s timid female Mechanic said, ¡°Sister Melanie, I want the Fear Blood Eye, I want to install it on myself, so people will want to look away when they see me¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi pondered for a moment, somewhat torn, lifting the Little Shadow Weaver in his hand: ¡°Little Shadow Weaver? What do you think?¡± ¡°???¡± The Little Shadow Weaver turned its head, staring blankly at Chen Qi, stammering. It¡¯s pretending¡ªpretending it can¡¯t speak¡­ A hint of crimson flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes: ¡°Stop pretending! Speak! Or I¡¯ll pluck your antlers off!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± The Little Shadow Weaver stubbornly kept silent. Never to submit to humans¡ªit¡¯s a line and a matter of pride for it! sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Number One! Beat it up for me!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t decide unless you have equipment to craft!¡± The Little Shadow Weaver caved in at lightning speed. Chen Qi smiled slightly and spoke in a gentle tone: ¡°That¡¯s right, be good! Little Shadow Weaver, what materials do I need to take if I want to upgrade these items I¡¯m wearing?¡± The Little Shadow Weaver is called a super rare NPC, not only because of the vast rare materials it drops but more importantly, it possesses a very powerful equipment upgrade function. Used in conjunction with the creeping shadow and Weaver¡¯s Silk, it can upgrade any piece of equipment into a stronger Shadow Forbidden Equipment. The Little Shadow Weaver blinked and silently pointed to the materials on the ground, saying timidly, ¡°Weaver¡¯s Silk, Shrivel Shadow Hand, and a portion of Shadow Silk¡­¡± There¡¯s another way! The White Tower Hunters silently put down their books. So you can ask the Boss about the material¡¯s value! Clearing her throat twice, Melanie adjusted her collar and cautiously approached Chen Qi, ¡°Little Shadow Weaver, what about me?¡± The Little Shadow Weaver looked Melina up and down, whispering softly, ¡°Aside from your card, everything on you is trash, no need for an upgrade, take whatever!¡± ¡°Trash¡­¡± Melanie froze completely, clenching her teeth. Those were the best uniforms of the Hunter Association! She took a deep breath, recognizing that despite its protection from bullets and Spiritual Power attacks, the uniform lacked any powerful offensive functionality, making it at most a medium-grade equipment of C-rank crack. Though angry, she had to admit the fact. Afterward, the remaining six White Tower Hunters also each consulted the Little Shadow Weaver. Apart from the female Mechanic who wanted the artificial eye, most Transcendents were told to take anything at random. ¡°` Discover hidden content at Ultimately, after a series of distributions, Chen Qi accepted the Weaver¡¯s Silk, the withered Shadow Hand, and ten strands of Shadow Silk. The remaining items were distributed to her teammates by Melanie. ¡°A grand harvest!¡± Melanie was exceptionally excited. With so many materials, and just a few more Shell Coins spent on buying some neutralizing Book Phase materials, forging a new set of taboo equipment was not a difficult task. At that moment, Chen Qi addressed Melanie, saying: ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, it¡¯s been a pleasure working with you, but could I ask you to step aside for a moment now?¡± ¡°???¡± Melanie tilted her head: ¡°Monster? Step aside, what do you mean?¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment, then said: ¡°I need to find the Little Shadow Weaver to reforge some equipment, and I don¡¯t want others to see the process of this forging. Of course, there¡¯s one small thing, in this process, I might need to undress, revealing my true appearance.¡± The true strength of a Shadow Weaver lies in upgrading equipment! Chen Qi now needed to take off the Residual Fire Touch. And once the Residual Fire Touch was removed, he might expose his true identity. Chen Qi had a very strong premonition. Once the handle on his real identity was exposed, the White Tower Hunters, given their style, would not let him off easily. Melanie raised an eyebrow: ¡°What¡¯s the big deal? It¡¯s just a change of clothes. Can¡¯t we take a quick look?¡± She was extremely curious about the true appearance underneath this monstrous hunter¡¯s attire, whether it was a faceless monster or a void-like visage. Or perhaps a cute little boy, or someone with glasses, with a determined gaze, the appearance of a top-tier Book Phase expert¡­ Melanie was particularly curious, even having an urge to forcibly strip Chen Qi of his clothes. Most importantly, once she learned of the Black Hunter¡¯s true appearance, she could use ¡°Black Hunter, you don¡¯t want others to know your true appearance either, right?¡± to directly threaten the hunter before her. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Chen Qi said softly. Alas, the other party was clearly on guard, at least the Melanie of today who abides by contracts couldn¡¯t do it¡­ Melanie gritted her teeth and said reluctantly: ¡°Fine, after you¡¯re done enjoying the Shadow Weaver, it¡¯s our turn!¡± Melanie and her teammates also had many pieces of equipment to forge. ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Qi, carrying the Shadow Weaver, casually found a dark room, walked in, and placed an ordinary kerosene lamp, powered with electricity, on the table. Next, Chen Qi had the Water Elf guard the door, took off the Residual Fire Touch, and put on a common set of Hunter¡¯s Clothes that covered his entire body. Afterward, Chen Qi took out the creeping shadow, Weaver¡¯s Silk, Shadow Silk, and the withered Shadow Hand. ¡°Little Shadow Weaver, it¡¯s up to you. Can these be upgraded?¡± The Residual Fire Touch was already half destroyed; even if it couldn¡¯t be repaired, after upgrading, it could provide a great deal of fighting power! Chen Qi placed the Little Shadow Weaver on a dusty wooden table. As soon as the Little Shadow Weaver was set down, it, like a dexterous Hammer Phase Master, instantly hooked up the shadow from the ground to create a dark-colored loom: ¡°No problem, upgrading clothes is my specialty!¡± As it spoke, eight little hands of the Shadow Weaver each produced a black needle for weaving. Combat was just a hobby; weaving was its main business! Professional! That¡¯s right¡­ Chen Qi suddenly had a flash of inspiration and took out his Residual Fire Touch. The Residual Fire Touch was a piece of taboo equipment that he had obtained in the Land of Trial from the Witch. Unfortunately, the Residual Fire Touch had a significant weakness: it required attention and focus to use. Consequently, this piece of taboo equipment did not fit Chen Qi¡¯s combat style at all. It could be said that the equipment was being wasted in his hands. Chen Qi said quietly: ¡°Little Shadow Weaver, by the way, if you have the capacity, upgrade this piece of equipment for me too!¡± ¡°What is this!¡± Upon seeing the Residual Fire Touch, the Little Shadow Weaver¡¯s big white eyes instantly shrunk to half their size! ¡°The Residual Fire Touch, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously. The Little Shadow Weaver clenched its fists excitedly: ¡°Monster, your Residual Fire Touch and this Residual Fire Hand are highly compatible, they can perfectly merge to form a taboo within taboos, an unimaginable masterpiece!¡± Saying this, the Little Shadow Weaver couldn¡¯t wait to operate the loom, starting the weaving process. A taboo within taboos¡­ Chen Qi was slightly startled, his eyes reflecting the myriad of exceedingly dexterous Shadow Hands. Chapter 359 - 359 - 250 Forbidden Legend! Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving! Chapter 359 ¨C 250 Forbidden Legend! Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving! In the hut, the flickering yellow light cast dancing shadows on the gray stone walls, the number of shadowy hands increasing. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Little Shadow Weaver, like an elegant conductor, manipulated these shadow hands, placing the Hand of Residual Fire and the Residual Fire Touch together. Unnoticed, hundreds of nimble weaving hands had grown from its back. Though these hands appeared chaotic, each performed its task with an orderly efficiency. Among these dexterous hands, the Residual Fire Touch was placed on the table as basic equipment, while the Hand of Residual Fire continually spun out thread after thread¡­ Chen Qi leaned against the wall, listening to the ¡¯zz-zz-zz¡¯ sound of the shadow loom, waiting for the final product to be completed. Za-za-za! Za-za-za-za! Amidst countless reflections, a precise weaving progressed steadily. It was unknown how much time had passed when the Little Shadow Weaver ceased its movements and said, ¡°I need more creeping shadows to complete the final shaping¡­.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð At this moment, the Little Shadow Weaver was entirely absorbed in weaving, showing none of its previous fear, focused solely on the completion of its work like a perfectionist master. Creeping shadows, that was a significant expenditure¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. Luckily, the White Tower Hunters had slain many shadow beasts during the Smiling Moon night and along the way. Chen Qi finally spent two million shell coins and made a deal with the White Tower Hunters, exchanging their entire haul of sixty creeping shadows at once. The Little Shadow Weaver accepted the creeping shadows, picked up the withered Shadow Hand, and connected it to the Residual Fire Touch¡ª Za-za-za! Za-za-za-za! Finally, after an unknown amount of time, the Residual Fire Touch abruptly solidified, transforming into a pitch-black tide which then condensed into a small burning black flame. ¡°A masterpiece! The taboo of all taboos!¡± The Little Shadow Weaver¡¯s eyes were blood-red as it held the small black flame in its hands. This small flame was merely the size of a goose egg, yet the aura it emanated was as vast as the ocean tides! Chen Qi stepped forward, extending his right hand to grasp the Residual Fire Touch. Although the Residual Fire Touch had changed from its original gem form into a dark black flame, Chen Qi could still feel the deep connection between this powerful residual fire and his body. Amidst the burning sting, a new notification appeared before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. [You have acquired Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving] [Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving Nature Form: Blade, Shadow, Lamp Equipment Type: Flesh implants Wearing Conditions: Constitution 100, Strength 70, Inspiration 50, Medium Mental Resistance Description: Crafted by the Little Shadow Weaver¡¯s countless shadow hands, using forbidden materials under the night, combined with the original Residual Fire Touch, this is a piece of forbidden equipment. Passive Bonuses: Shadow Defense. Power Dissolution: Provides high-level defense. Combined with creeping shadow and shadow silk, it may appear as a tattered cloak, but any direct force impacting the cloak will be diffused through imperceptible vibrations, thus offering higher defensive effects. Note: Even spiral bullets cannot easily pierce this clothing. Shadow Defense. Spiritual Power Dissolution: Combined with creeping shadow and shadow silk, the shadow energy on the clothing surface can reduce the power of spiritual magic techniques. Active Skills: Shadow Touch: Can consume a small amount of spiritual power to summon ten robust shadow tentacles behind oneself. These shadow tentacles are larger and stronger compared to the tentacles of the Residual Fire Touch and boast superior adaptability! They can produce entirely different effects based on user¡¯s input of spiritual power and willpower. When the spiritual input is at maximum, Shadow Touch can extend up to twelve meters with a diameter of 0.7 meters, possessing formidable offensive and defensive capabilities! Note: When Shadow Touch is activated, the user will continuously experience the violent emotions of ¡¯Blade¡¯. Only battle can suppress this ever-swelling fury. Dark Fire Hand. Blooming: The super-advanced form of Residual Fire Bloom, requiring activation of Shadow Touch first. In a short time, the shadow power of the equipment itself will be drawn out. The ten tentacles on the back of the cloak will be imbued with powerful dark force. Simultaneously, as the residual fire burns, the ends of the ten tentacles will transform into ten stronger Dark Fire Hands, each growing four new Dark Fire Hands. These fourteen Dark Fire Hands can be considered extensions of the user¡¯s arms. They possess formidable strength, agility, dexterity, and can perfectly act as spiritual power media, enabling more powerful magic techniques. Note: Upon activation, the user will continuously be affected by the combined furious power of ¡¯Blade¡¯ and ¡¯Shadow¡¯. This immense power will severely affect the user¡¯s spirit, draining their strength.] Chen Qi hurriedly scanned the description of Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving. Though it was just an ¡¯upgrade¡¯, in essence, it could be said that the entire equipment¡¯s grade had ascended by one order. The new equipment tiers were based on the crack levels: D-rank crack gear, C-rank crack gear¡­ Forbidden equipment, however, had been the most powerful gear on player forums around Smiling Moon for a long time. Until the descent of Smiling Moon and the subsequent version update, even stronger equipment officially appeared in sight. Chapter 360 - 360 - 250: Taboo Legend! Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving!_2 Chapter 360 ¨C 250: Taboo Legend! Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving!_2 Like Residual Fire Touch, Residual Fire Touch, the materials for its forging often come from B-tier rifts and some from C-tier rifts. Moreover, these ancient pieces of equipment, after years of passing, have considerably reduced their combat power. However, with the arrival of B-tier rifts, ordinary hunters also gained the ability to enter B-tier rifts, farm for materials, repair equipment, and upgrade. Thus, on forums, taboo equipment that has been successfully repaired using mostly B-tier rift materials came to be known as forbidden legends. Compared to ordinary taboo equipment, the strength of forbidden legends has increased manifold. Even for legendary Transcendents, they still can be considered as primary equipment. Chen Qi could clearly feel that compared to the initial weak Residual Fire Touch, the current Residual Fire Touch has at least quintupled its functionality. However, as forbidden legendary equipment, its equipping requirements were also more stringent. 100 points of constitution, 70 points of strength, 50 points of inspiration¡­ Currently, Chen Qi¡¯s constitution is at 65 points, strength at 43 points, and inspiration at 65 points; these values, among Third-tier Transcendents, can only be considered average. Aside from inspiration, both his constitution and strength were subpar. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Nevertheless, even if his strength and constitution don¡¯t meet the requirements, he could still equip it, but the functionality of each feature of the equipment would be reduced¡­ By about thirty percent? Chen Qi stroked his chin, pondering. Compared to analysis, actual combat is the true test of an equipment¡¯s real power! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t wait to look towards the door. Outside, the White Tower Hunters were anxiously waiting, with some glancing in Chen Qi¡¯s direction from time to time. Now, half of Shadow Tide Night had already passed¡­ Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And Chen Qi had not yet fought against the Shadow Tide. ¡°Little Shadow Weaver, well done!¡± Chen Qi reached out and patted the Little Shadow Weaver¡¯s head. In fact, although Shadow Beasts look very ferocious, their bodies are mostly made of ¡¯Shadow,¡¯ a substance that feels cold to the touch, like jelly. Therefore, whether touching or kneading, it is very comfortable. Comfortable¡ª¡ª Chen Qi caressed back and forth a hundred times. ¡°¡­¡± The Little Shadow Weaver lowered its head, not daring to resist, only able to enjoy. It¡¯s such a pity, such a fine laborer can¡¯t be taken with me, to help me work the sewing machine on the ship¡­ Chen Qi sighed inwardly. The Little Shadow Weaver is, in reality, a tamable Shadow creature. But now, he is not a legendary beast-taming master and lacks the skill, so it¡¯s impossible for him to tame the Shadow Weaver. Moreover, the Little Shadow Weaver itself cannot leave the rift. ¡°Farewell!¡± Chen Qi lightly pinched the flame in his hand, and in an instant, the flame transformed into surging tides, covering his body, forming a new set of Hunter¡¯s Clothes. At this moment, in its normal state, the surface of Residual Fire Touch emitted a very strong presence of Shadow Spiritual Power. Much more comfortable¡­ Chen Qi felt relieved internally. Initially, the inside of Residual Fire Touch was filled with tiny tentacles, which absorbed Chen Qi¡¯s own Spiritual Power to provide power for the Residual Fire Touch. In certain situations, these little tentacles would interfere with Chen Qi¡¯s combat. However, the upgraded Residual Fire Touch no longer had this drawback. It switched from the original tiny tentacles to invisible strands of Shadow Silk, entwining around his neck, hands, legs, and body. This significantly reduced the discomfort of wearing it and improved the efficiency of Spiritual Power transmission. Chen Qi stretched his limbs a little. Although his constitution and strength did not meet the standards, wearing this outfit in a normal state did not cause any discomfort. Chen Qi pushed the door open. At this moment, seven White Tower Hunters, bored, were sitting together playing the famous Shell Country millionaire game. ¡°Everyone, take your time, see you if fate allows!¡± Chen Qi waved, bade farewell to the group, and headed towards the central dock of the Shadow Tide Night¡¯s battle. Soon, his figure vanished into the darkness. ¡°Hm?¡± Melanie, who was rolling the dice, turned her head, still not quite processing the situation: ¡°He¡¯s gone already! I wanted to ask about the Witch¡¯s information¡­¡± At that moment, the glasses-wearing White Tower Hunter next to Melanie stood up: ¡°Captain, I¡¯m going to rest for a bit.¡± Melanie frowned: ¡°Hold on, Alor. According to the contract, I won¡¯t attack him and cannot harbor thoughts of harm.¡± Since only the captain and the Black Hunter have signed the contract, theoretically, the remaining White Tower Hunters could ¡¯act independently¡¯ and break this contract. The glasses-wearing White Tower Hunter shook his head: ¡°Captain, I have no intentions of challenging him on my own; I¡¯m just purely curious about his true identity and his real strength.¡± Melanie said coldly: ¡°Keep your distance, Alor, or you might end up dead. Moreover, concerning his identity, it¡¯s not something you should worry about.¡± The anxious glasses hunter said: ¡°Captain, the Black Hunter and the Witch are closely related; capturing him is like grabbing the Witch¡¯s tail! This mission, our goal is not only the Deep Blue Fire¡­¡± ¡°Indeed, but we don¡¯t need to act on this matter; cooperation is what we should be doing.¡± The glasses hunter objected: ¡°Why? Such a creature won¡¯t be so easily encountered again.¡± The chance of encountering the Black Hunter again was exceedingly slim. Melanie, supporting her forehead, then curved her lips into a faint smile: ¡°Because, my sister who worships the Ice Witch would be very interested in such a tentacled monster.¡± Chapter 361 - 361 - 250: Taboo Legend! Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving!_3 Chapter 361 ¨C 250: Taboo Legend! Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving!_3 ¡°Junior sister¡­¡± The glasses hunter wiped off a bead of cold sweat, unconsciously adjusting his glasses. ¡­ ¡­ sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dusk had fallen, and the coastline was shrouded in profound darkness. It had been a full seven hours since the Shadow Tide Night began. And still, the intense cannon fire at the seaside had not ceased. A thousand cannons lined up, emitting one angry roar after another. Flames illuminated the sea surface as explosions sounded consecutively, with dark waves assaulting wave after wave. Under the bombardment of artillery fire, the shadow beasts charged, struggled, and roared. After seven continuous hours, their numbers hadn¡¯t decreased but more and more shadow beasts emerged from the sea. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð As the cannons were damaged and resources depleted, the defensive line where the hunters stood had been pushed back a full kilometer. The ocean trembled. The lighthouse to the east had collapsed, and the walls built had crumbled. Hunters and pirates roared, struggling to maintain the last line of defense. At the westernmost edge of the battle line, a huge wave surged, and a massive figure rose from the sea, heading straight for the lighthouse on the western side of the island. It was like a moving mountain, unstoppable! Even though they were well aware, the hunters of Sea God Island were still exceedingly horrified. ¡°It¡¯s too big! Can we really stop it?¡± The Shadow Mountain Beast, a creature akin to a yak but of enormous size, stood thirty meters tall. In its presence, dense crowds of humans seemed like tiny ants. Boom! Boom! The incendiary rounds fired at the Shadow Mountain Beast, but they only managed to create small pits on the surface, failing to reach its innards. The Shadow Mountain Beast¡¯s skin was covered with night scales tougher than steel, which even cannonballs struggled to penetrate. This relentless bombardment enraged it. The Shadow Mountain Beast let out a bellow akin to that of a great bull, coiled up suddenly, increased its speed, and its massive body, like a giant meteor falling from the sky, rolled from the coast toward the insignificant lighthouse¡ª Mountain roll!! Once the lighthouse on the western side was breached, the thousands of hunters on the entire western battle line would face the risk of collapse. But the Hunter Group responsible for defending the western lighthouse was already battered and bruised. Faced with the constantly rising giant waves, they could only retreat, only to watch helplessly as the colossus drew nearer¡ª Boom boom boom¡ª The sound grew louder! The waves above the ocean grew bigger! Boom! Suddenly, the rolling of the Shadow Mountain Beast atop the sea halted¡ª Everyone was startled. In the darkness, they could only make out, with the help of the lanterns in the sky, a large number of tentacles rising from the sea surface, entangling the thirty-meter tall Shadow Mountain Beast! But the disparity in strength was too vast. With the power of the Shadow Mountain Beast, it would only take a slight effort to break free from the tentacles¡¯ grasp. Boom! Boom! Boom! However, the next moment everyone was dumbfounded. Abruptly, eight tentacles, each ten meters long, extended from the body of the Shadow Mountain Beast, gathering into fists and pounding down relentlessly! Boom! Boom! Boom! One punch after another! These tentacles slammed down with hundreds of downward punches! Boom! Boom! Boom! Under the continuous pounding, the massive Shadow Mountain was forcibly driven into the seabed, causing huge waves to crash onto the people. And the people were once again stunned; they realized that these punch-like movements were not the strength of the tentacles¡ª These punches, full of Qi Power, were clearly the techniques of a Transcendent!! Atop that massive Shadow Mountain, stood a blurry figure, the figure of a person¡ª Chapter 362 - 362 - 251: Already Great Chapter 362 ¨C 251: Already Great The leading captain gripped his lantern tightly, as drop after drop of cold sweat flowed down the palm of his hand. Although it was said to be a human, behind that blurred human figure, one after another thick tentacle danced menacingly¡ª Its huge physique, the surging dark smoke billowed from the figure¡¯s body, then entwined around the tentacles, condensing into a layer of terrifying spiral power. It was Qi Power! Strong and vigorous Qi Power was attached to the tentacles! However, even though they were using the techniques of the Transcendents, nobody felt a hint of safety; instead, their bodies shook even more violently. Just from appearances, the monster¡¯s aura even seemed stronger than the massive Shadow Mountain. Stay updated through Huu huu huu huu¡ª Wild winds swept across the sea. ¡°Roar!¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The Shadow Mountain Beast roared, opening its dark, fang-filled monstrous mouth! A massive amount of dark energy was drawn from around its body, converging into a single point within its mouth¡ª Shadow Beast Cannon! Once released, it could create a terrifying torrent over a hundred meters long! ¡°It¡¯s the Shadow Beast Cannon! Everyone, quick, use defensive martial techniques!¡± The leading captain commanded as he watched the spectacle, continuously retreating. Many Hunters liked watching battles between strong opponents, but clearly, this fight was not one they could afford to spectate. ¡°Roar!¡± Just as the Shadow Mountain Beast was about to release its mighty cannon¡ª In an instant, the dark mist fiercely condensed, becoming even more profound and powerful, ten thick tentacles entwined with Qi Power, like a number of sturdy dark drills! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The tentacles smashed down furiously, dense as a sudden downpour! No, considering the terrifying size of the tentacles, it was more like a meteor shower! The Shadow Beast Cannon that had been gathering in the Shadow Mountain Beast¡¯s mouth was forcefully shoved into its stomach, the immensely tough night scales shattered, revealing several cracks! Boom!! Finally, eight tentacles entwined together, condensing into a gigantic fist, and smashed down ferociously. Boom! Pure power! The Shadow Mountain Beast was slammed into the sea, causing a huge wave that covered the Hunters, pushing them back several steps¡ª Seconds later, everyone reignited their lanterns and hurriedly observed the situation on the sea¡¯s surface, only to see that the mountain-like body of the Shadow Mountain Beast had shattered into piece after piece, becoming cold chunks of shadow flesh¡ª The leading captain couldn¡¯t help but ask: ¡°Who exactly is that? Did another monster escape from the research institute? Do we have such powerful Transcendents on Sea God Island?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know! And just a few seconds have passed, where did that guy go!¡± Everyone frantically searched for traces of the humanoid monster. Yet at the next moment, as the waves swept their trouser legs, the fifty people there all sensed it, the chill breath from behind¡ª The monster was behind them¡ªthe leading captain trembled all over as his neck experienced an odd sensation. Cold, soft as cotton¡ª A tentacle, entwining around his neck. The leading captain was astonished. And from behind him, a whispered voice came. ¡°Give me a vial of tranquilizer¡ª¡± The voice behind him said coldly. Everyone involuntarily gasped, each of them could feel the tentacles lightly brushing the ground, yet no one dared to look back, not even daring to turn their head in that direction. Tranquilizer? The leading captain didn¡¯t dare to disobey, taking out two syringes filled with a strong dose of shocking Potion from his backpack card, and then tremblingly handed them over. Thump¡ª Chen Qi took the two vials of tranquilizer, lifted his head, placed them in his mouth, and squeezed them to shatter¡ª Gulp! Gulp! The blue Potion flowed down his tongue into Chen Qi¡¯s throat. As the effect of the tranquilizer took hold¡ªChen Qi¡¯s breathing gradually calmed down, he once more scanned the prompts before his eyes. [You have defeated the Shadow Mountain Beast, gaining 6000 inspiration points.] The Residual Fire Touch, upgraded, proved stronger than I had imagined, and its consumption of spiritual power was also more substantial than I had expected¡ª Chen Qi adjusted his Spiritual Power, the ten enormous tentacles behind him slowly calming down. It was only after a real fight that Chen Qi truly felt the strength of the Residual Fire Touch and Shadow Weaving. It wasn¡¯t just an increase in thickness and size. First of all, there was a significant increase in power, with each tentacle being soft yet extremely tough. Each tentacle could be considered an extension of half a hand, all benefitting from Chen Qi¡¯s power bonuses¡ª Each punch from the tentacles was comparable to a heavy blow from a Third Rank Blade Phase Transcendent! Second, was the transmission of Spiritual Power, combined with the Residual Fire¡¯s touch, along with the Weaver¡¯s silk, the tentacles could fully utilize Qi Power and even apply corresponding Qi Power techniques. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the simplest Qi Power Transformation and Steel Qi, Chen Qi could directly use Steel Qi to wrap the tentacles, greatly enhancing the power of the tentacles¡¯ heavy punches¡ª Just the sheer force and discharge of Qi Power were enough to break through the Shadow Mountain Beast¡¯s defense, surpassing that of steel! And this was under the situation where his constitution and strength weren¡¯t fully utilized. However, the drawbacks were also quite evident. Firstly, there was the significant consumption of stamina and Spiritual Power. After a night¡¯s battle, even after Chen Qi had consumed several vials of the Flower Witch¡¯s special Spiritual Power Potion and vitality Potion, just over a minute of fighting left him feeling a profound drain on his physical strength¡ª Secondly, was the excessive production of rage. Originally, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking and Residual Fire Touch were two mutually complementary specialized weapons, with the rage produced by Residual Fire Touch being perfectly absorbed by Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. However, things had changed. The startling Evolution of Residual Fire Touch meant that the rage it produced could no longer be contained by Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Facing the colossal amount of rage, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking couldn¡¯t absorb it¡ª Chapter 363 - 363 - 251: Already Great_2 Chapter 363 ¨C 251: Already Great_2 And Chen Qi himself had to bear the brunt of this excess surge of fury. In the recent battle, his mind was completely blank, filled only with monstrous thoughts of fighting. Fight! Fight! Fight! As a result, Chen Qi had just had to take a powerful sedative to mitigate his own rage. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi exhaled a breath of vital energy and glanced at the backpack card specifically for storing items; by now, the potions given by the Flower Witch had been all used up in regular practice and combat. If it weren¡¯t for the ¡°mental threshold¡± of the Night Monster, he might even become a mindless monster only knowing slaughter. Upgrading equipment is indeed a good thing, but clearly, the Residual Fire Touch had exceeded his ability to bear it. To use the current Residual Fire Touch, he must pair it with consumable potions to ensure his safety. Chen Qi gently took out a gold coin worth ten thousand Shell Coins and flipped it into the hands of the captain below: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Thanks.¡± After saying this, Chen Qi left the place. Accompanied by the sound of huge shadowy tentacles scraping across the ground, the intense beating of people¡¯s hearts gradually settled down. At this moment, the captain, looking at the gold coin in his hand, trembled: ¡°It didn¡¯t kill us, and it¡¯s quite polite¡­¡± A female Mage with round glasses hugged her body: ¡°The more polite the monster, the more terrifying¡­¡± The crowd looked at the writhing shadows on the sea, speculating about the other¡¯s identity. Until a loyal reader of the Dove Times, puzzled, said: ¡°Is that the long-missing Black Hunter?¡± At that moment, a vast Shadow Tide struck the coastline again. And in a distant corner, a battleship pierced through the Shadow Tide, breaking into the battlefield. ¡­ ¡­ The dock. Chen Qi took off the Residual Fire Touch and put on regular Hunter¡¯s Clothes, joining the main forces resisting the Shadow Tide. The Residual Fire Touch. The consumption of Shadow Weaving was too great, combined with the previous battles¡­ At this moment, Chen Qi¡¯s physical strength was completely overspent. Although he didn¡¯t want to admit it, he had reached his limit. The upgraded Residual Fire Touch was too overpowering, unbearable, completely unbearable¡ª He had already done quite well to get this far. Unless the Flower Witch now pulled out a brand new super energy potion for him, giving him a full physical recovery, he simply didn¡¯t have the strength to hunt down another large Shadow Beast worth over 5000 inspiration points. Chen Qi counted his gains, he had successfully upgraded the Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving and gained a total of 21100 inspiration points. By killing Shadow Beasts, his crack rating was not at the lowest E Rank, conservatively he got a Skill Card. It could be said that the harvest was already quite substantial¡ª Next, he would quietly wait for the night to end, complete the Lamp Keeper¡¯s mission, and wait for the final crack settlement. However¡ª Chen Qi holding a black blade, mixed in with other Hunters, looked towards the dense tide of Shadow Beasts. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His position was in the center of the battle line, where the combined Hunters and pirates totaled over two thousand people. And the corpses of the Shadow Beasts had piled up in nearly three layers, conservatively estimated to be the bodies of three hundred thousand Shadow Beasts. But so far, the tide of Shadow Beasts showed no sign of weakening. Could the Sea God Pirate Group really withstand tonight¡¯s Shadow Tide? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but question in his heart. Currently, according to available information, the Fourth Rank Legend bishops coming to support from the Sea God Pirate Group were being watched by the Navy¡ª This meant that the Fourth Rank Legends would not reach the battlefield tonight. And Shadow Tide Night, as a preliminary B Rank crack without any special clearance items, its ultimate boss was not something an ordinary Third-order Transcendent could defeat. As expected, suddenly, a blood-red giant eye emerged from the far darkness! ¡°Damn it! This thing has finally shown up!¡± A gigantic blood-red eyeball appeared above the sea, and on the sea¡¯s surface, a massive foot stomped down, causing wave after wave to surge. Chen Qi lifted his head and looked towards the massive creature in the sky; above the surface of the sea, a colossal figure was faintly discernible. Standing a hundred meters tall, with limbs incredibly thin and long, for every step it took, hundreds of Shadow Wolves would drop from behind it¡ª Its body was enveloped in pure night scales, and on its head was a blood-red eye that emitted endless fear. The one-eyed Shadow Giant!! Is the Shadow Giant the final boss of the rift¡­ Chen Qi wondered. During the Shadow Tide Night, the most terrifying BOSS of shadows was supposed to be the Fear Weaver, a being condensed from countless fears. Yet, among the BOSSes of B-rank rifts, the Shadow Giant was not considered powerful. Paired with large-scale weapons, a small probability of victory could be secured if Third-tier Transcendents joined forces. In other words, it was the disgrace among the B-rank rift BOSSes. Nevertheless, the Shadow Giant was still a BOSS, a BOSS of the B-rank rift! With each step the Shadow Giant took, the shockwaves it released caused huge waves and tremors on the ground. Chen Qi looked up, filled with emotion. He was still too insignificant if faced with such a giant on his own at this moment. If there weren¡¯t powerful weapons to stop it, half of Sea God Island would be destroyed in an instant. The appearance of the Shadow Giant signified that the battle was entering its final stages. At this moment, the commander with the saber blade, using an intense ¡°battlefield command,¡± allowed his voice to cut through the battle lines. ¡°The final enemy has appeared, five hundred cannons loaded with Blazing Bombs, target within firing range, everyone prepare, five, four, three, two, one¡­¡± ¡°Fire!!¡± Boom! Under the commander¡¯s order, in the blink of an eye, dazzling pillars of flame streaked across the night sky, and five hundred powerful Blazing Bombs swept across a kilometer, striking the mountain-like body of the Shadow Giant! Head! Limbs! Abdomen! On the Shadow Giant¡¯s body, it was as if a chain of volcanic eruptions occurred; where the explosions took place, dark blood cascaded down like waterfalls¡ª The Blazing Bomb was developed by the Magic Bullet Company, specifically designed to combat Sea Beasts, one of Sea God Island¡¯s trump cards. However, as if devoid of pain, the one blood-red eye of the Shadow Giant firmly fixed upon those below, it stepped forward, one step after another¡ª The earth shook as if mountains were quaking! The situation turned dire in an instant. Facing the oppressive presence of the Shadow Giant, those who had been engaged in combat with the Shadow Beasts began to falter, and the battle line quickly fractured¡ª With a casual kick, Chen Qi killed a Shadow Wolf and looked towards the distance. Just then, high above on a distant warship, a figure soared out like a meteor, skimmed across the surface of the sea, and in the blink of an eye, stirred up wave after wave¡ª Boom! Above the sea, multiple shockwaves erupted in succession! It was like a train speeding across the sea, forcefully tearing through the river-like Shadow Tide, ripping open a wound. ¡°Who is it?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s face was filled with puzzlement; the newcomer¡¯s aura was that of Third Rank, but the strength displayed was far beyond what a regular Third-order Transcendent could compare to. Whether it was the movement technique for walking on the sea or the overwhelming Qi Power exhibited, both were startling. They were even stronger than Melanie. Boom! Accompanied by a thunderous sonic boom, the figure stopped at the very front of the battle line. Chen Qi used Shadow Step, while cutting down weaker Shadow Wolves, he moved forward, curious about the identity of this soaring figure. A muscular man wrapped in blue Qi Power slowly opened his azure eyes: ¡°Sorry, everyone, for my late return. On my way here, I encountered a Mage and got a bit injured, which delayed me.¡± At this moment, the pirates couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes in awe, as if they had welcomed a savior. ¡°Lord Hai Ge! Our Blue Beast! You¡¯ve finally arrived!¡± ¡°Hai Ge, behind you is the Shadow Giant!¡± Hai Ge¡ªChen Qi carefully recalled that this seemed to be a core member of the Sea God Pirate Group, the inheritor of the Blue Beast, also regarded as the future successor of Sea God Island. He was also one of the top-ranked supernovas in the newspapers, touted as the Third-tier Transcendent most likely to ascend to Legend status. Is this the person who claimed he wanted to kill me to prove himself, Chen Qi blinked, suddenly remembering this matter. However, at this moment, before Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts could wander further¡ª Boom! Explore more stories with Before the crowd could cheer, the right foot of the Shadow Giant viciously stamped onto land, smashing the dock to pieces¡ª Chapter 364 - 364 - 252: The Last Two Spiral Magic Bullets Chapter 364 ¨C 252: The Last Two Spiral Magic Bullets Thud! Boom! The waves surged as the shadow giant¡¯s right foot stamped onto the ground, stirring dark ripples layer upon layer. The earth trembled! The massive defensive line was instantly shaken into disarray¡ª Boom! Boom! Boom! The shadow giant¡¯s speed became faster and faster; ships and crates on the dock were crushed into pieces. At the moment, no attack could hinder its momentum, and everyone seemed to foresee their end beneath the giant¡¯s feet¡ªevery hunter on Sea God Island would turn into mush¡ª However, very few were retreating. The pirates embraced death, wielding their weapons with brute force to attack the giant shadow¡¯s immense body. First go for the legs, then when it¡¯s down, the crimson eyes will open to reveal fearful dark red pupils¡­ Chen Qi recalled the characteristics of the shadow giant as he silently pulled out the giant killer gun he hadn¡¯t used for a long time. Amidst the billowing dust, Chen Qi performed two big backward jumps, ensuring himself a good sniping view. In such group hunter instances, damage to the BOSS was also an important part of the crack evaluation. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi was not going to miss this precious opportunity. And at that moment, a woman¡¯s voice came from behind Chen Qi. ¡°Little hunter, you actually have such a super-sized gun! That¡¯s quite unexpected!¡± Melanie, holding a telescope in her hand, casually spoke amidst the frenzied crowd of hunters. Having defeated the hidden BOSS, the upturn of Melanie¡¯s lips was uncontrollable: ¡°Did you know? Sister just led the White Tower Hunters to defeat the hidden stag-monster!¡± Melanie raised her head; after disbanding her team, she would find people from time to time to brag about the White Tower Hunters¡¯ achievements. Chen Qi echoed coldly: ¡°Wow.¡± Then, looking up curiously, she asked: ¡°Little hunter, aren¡¯t you scared? This is a B-tier crack¡¯s BOSS, the shadow giant, a monster that, in legend, slaughtered an entire city.¡± Chen Qi smiled faintly: ¡°Not at all scared. The Sea God Pirate Group is one of the four great pirate groups, and Sea God Island is one of its important islands. If we can¡¯t even defeat a giant that only has strength, we¡¯d turn into the laughing stock of the seas.¡± ¡°Such confidence! Indeed, I¡¯d like to see just what the Sea God Pirate Group is made of!¡± Melanie, holding the telescope, looked into the distance. Explore more stories with At the forefront of the battlefield, Hai Ge opened his mouth, drawing breath repeatedly. Chen Qi looked toward Hai Ge. He was a dark-skinned male in his early twenties, with deep blue hair and a serious expression. The upper and lower limits of a Third-tier Transcendent were vast, a status of crucial NPC and Transcendent Rank, and even, for a long period, many protagonists across the six main story areas remained at this rank. Chen Qi was deeply impressed by many Third-tier Transcendents from various story areas. The Silver Sparrow from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a princess covertly protected by the royal family, once the thought of being unable to win emerged, would trigger the protection of the golden sunbird, allowing them to fight on par with legends. Or Flame, from the Black Blood Empire with the ¡¯Blade Release of Burning Blood,¡¯ could continuously stimulate his potential by burning essence blood, taking huge hits to his health. At the same time, he mastered the ¡¯Desperate Fight¡¯ ice Blade Release, where the lower his health, the higher the damage, along with a blood-locking effect, often turning the tables on powerful enemies at critical health levels. And in Shell Country, whether or not one could control a Mecha was an important milestone for a Third-tier Hammer Phase Transcendent. Chen Qi had limited knowledge of the Third-tier Transcendents of the Witch Sea. He was especially curious about what kind of strength the top Third-tier Transcendents of the Witch Sea possessed. In the Witch Sea, the only top Third-tier he had fought was Teacher An, but unfortunately, An clearly held back in their fight. Right, there was also the Flower Witch. And the Flower Witch¡¯s strength was reflected in her flower resolution. Without the flower resolution, the Flower Witch could only be considered a mid-tier Third-order Transcendent. Meanwhile, other powerful, active Third-tier Transcendents in the Witch Sea were often recorded by the White Dove Times, becoming the ¡¯supernovas¡¯ of the sea. And Hai Ge in front of him was precisely the celebrated supernova of the Sea God Pirate Group! sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Excitement rose in Chen Qi¡¯s heart: ¡°Come on, Hai Ge, let me see just how far a top Third-tier Transcendent of the Witch Sea can go.¡± Boom! The shadow giant suddenly halted its stride, lowered its head, and with blood-red sole eye, gazed down at the people below, who seemed like ants. In that moment, unexpectedly, Hai Ge took another step forward, then fiercely roared: ¡°Qi Power Transformation. White Sea Elephant!¡± Boom! In an instant, every pore on his body released steaming hot white steam, and the huge airflow rapidly enveloped him, forming a five-meter-tall elephant made of white steam! A high-order skill of Qi Power Transformation, Qi Power Persona, used immense Qi Power to forge a set of powerful Divine Armor for oneself. Streams of Qi Power burst forth from his body, directly scattering the surrounding allies. The five-meter tall white elephant made Hai Ge¡¯s body several times larger in an instant. However, this five-meter elephant, while it could frighten others, was still too tiny in front of the shadow giant. Boom! The shadow giant revealed a monstrous smile, clenched its right fist, and lifted it into the air, like a meteorite hanging high above. Next, the shadow giant fiercely smashed its fist downward. Paired with a hundred-meter figure, the fist was a high-speed plummeting meteor of terror¡ª The mere process of its fist swing generated shockwaves that made the entire dock creak with groans! Yet, Hai Ge looked up, not retreating, but roared twice: Chapter 365 - 365 - 252: The Last Two Spiral Magic Bullets_2 Chapter 365 ¨C 252: The Last Two Spiral Magic Bullets_2 ¡°Cup Release. Hundredfold Muscle!!¡± ¡°Blade Release. True Form of the Walrus!!¡± Using two state-type releases in succession¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Boom! The Qi Power behind Hai Ge soared once again, revealing a set of dark red muscles that were swollen to the extreme, his whole physique like that of an elephant possessed, entwined in battle with the sea dragon¡ª His body, originally less than 1.8 meters tall, shockingly grew to a terrifying size of three meters, with massive muscles that resembled a giant steamroller made of solid steel¡ª Immediately following, the white walrus behind him also shockingly expanded, but this was no longer mere Qi Power, but the power of Blade Release, transforming into a formidable entity¡ª The size of that white walrus also shockingly reached a giant scale of ten meters! Its mere presence caused the surrounding air to form a vortex, emitting a thunderous noise¡ª Hai Ge suddenly took the stance of throwing a punch, and the foot he stepped forward with as he punched left behemoth footprints in the ground. ¡°Great Sea Dominator Fist!!¡± Hai Ge and the white walrus behind him surged like dense smoke, savagely throwing a punch. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð And the Meteor Fist of the Shadow Giant also smashed down from the sky¡ª Bang!!! The airflow trembled, and the earth quaked! The fists of the two, astonishingly, came to a momentary stalemate. The Meteor Fist of the Shadow Giant and Hai Ge¡¯s Dominator Fist collided, sending out wave after wave of powerful ripples. Walrus Breathing Technique¡ªHai Ge took in a deep breath, and his punching right arm fiercely wrapped in white spiral Qi Power and with a whooshing sound, he struck out¡ª Qi Power entwining. Spiral Hundred Explosive Fist! Whoosh!!! Accompanied by a thunderous explosion! Under the effects of two release states, Hai Ge¡¯s fist was meteoric, forcibly repelling the hundred-meter-tall Shadow Giant, and on its abdomen, he created a gigantic crater with a radius of ten meters. The Shadow Giant¡¯s massive body moved back for the first time. All the pirates present were dumbfounded! They stared wide-eyed, exclaiming in shock, completely unprepared for the scene before them. ¡°That¡¯s two releases! Two consecutive releases!¡± ¡°Lord Hai Ge is truly the successor of the Blue Beast, the nemesis of the Deep Sea Hunter, he has become stronger again! Lord Hai Ge will surely surpass the Deep Sea Hunter!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe it, apart from legend, there¡¯s actually someone who can repel the fist of a giant!¡± All the pirates were in shock. Even Melanie, who was full of confidence and highly knowledgeable, couldn¡¯t help but touch her chin, analyzing: ¡°Someone¡¯s got a bit of skill indeed¡ª¡± Indeed¡­ Chen Qi thought secretly. The strength of supernovas from the resource-rich Witch Sea was not weaker than those of Third-order Transcendents from other regions. An unimaginable constitution, along with powerful manipulation of Qi Power and two high-difficulty releases¡ª This level of Third-order combat power, even when placed among other regions, would only be slightly weaker than protagonist-like figures and those freaks of nature cultivated by nobility. This guy, didn¡¯t he say before that he wanted to challenge the Black Hunter one-on-one? Chen Qi felt a surge of shock in his heart. Without any external interference, the current Black Hunter would definitely not be a match for Hai Ge. He would be hammered into the ground¡­ Luckily, Hai Ge¡¯s challenge was directed at the Black Hunter¡­ Need to be careful¡ªChen Qi picked up his sniper rifle, lifted his head, and looked once again at the massive Shadow Giant. Although the previous punch was powerful, to defeat the B-tier crack¡¯s boss, the Shadow Giant, a key wave of damage was still missing. ¡°Huff, huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Hai Ge¡¯s whole body was flushed red, heaving heavily. His profession was that of a Boxer with the Blade Phase, which is an especially powerful combat profession in the realm of martial arts. In conjunction with the forbidden drugs supplied by the headquarters of the Sea God Pirate Group and many years of experimentation, his bodily strength far surpassed an ordinary Cup-shaped Transcendent! He regarded himself as the strongest in Witch Sea below legend, even the Mechas from Shell Country had to show him some respect! Without any hesitation, Hai Ge took out a small stone from his backpack card and crushed it. Soon after, his fists ignited with deep blue flames¡ª Blazing furiously, filled with the ferocious aura of raging fury! Melanie was suddenly startled: ¡°Deep Blue Fire!¡± The Deep Blue Fire, which they had been pursuing strenuously, had appeared in Hai Ge¡¯s hand. Melanie took a deep breath to maintain her composure; after all, they were outsiders. To take possession of the Deep Blue Fire, one couldn¡¯t act rashly. Chen Qi, however, didn¡¯t show much change in expression. Hai Ge was already the favorite of the Sea God Pirate Group, having the Deep Blue Fire was not strange. Hai Ge closed his eyes, letting the flames consume his hands: ¡°Deep Blue Fire, ignite! Grant me your strength!¡± Boom! The Deep Blue Fire suddenly blazed! Hai Ge gritted his teeth, absorbed the strength of the flames, and then once again assumed the posture to throw a punch at the Shadow Giant¡ª Great Sea Dominator Fist! Boom! Seizing the moment before the release ended, paired with the Deep Blue Fire, Hai Ge threw another punch. With this punch that carried raging azure flames, it struck directly at the chest of the Shadow Giant! Boom! Accompanied by a thunderous explosion, the Shadow Giant¡¯s body trembled, its legs bent, and a colossal hole was punched into its chest. The strength and Qi Power of this punch were not as great as the last, but it caused even greater damage to the Shadow Giant! The blue flames burned fiercely, preventing the Shadow Giant¡¯s body from healing. After the two punches, Hai Ge regulated his breathing and took a restful stance. After a round of bombardment, two releases of Qi Power Dominator punches, and ceaseless attacks by the crowd of over a thousand people, at last, the Shadow Giant could no longer sustain its physical strength and began to show signs of weakness¡ª As its health continued to wane, the blood eyes of the Shadow Giant suddenly turned a deep red. [The Shadow Giant¡¯s blood eye is inducing fear¡ª] ¡°Almost there¡­¡± Experience more on Chen Qi silently loaded the last two Spiral Bullets for the giant killer. His strength was about to step into a new realm. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The six state-of-the-art bullets he got from the Transcendent Naval Admiral Bai Ou, now was the time to use the final two. After the Shadow Giant¡¯s blood eyes turned deep red, it would become extremely vulnerable¡ª At the same time, inflicting enough damage on the Shadow Giant while it had low health could also earn the ¡¯Harvester¡¯ bonus rating, increasing the final score of the crack. Chen Qi peered through the aiming scope, aligning the gun¡¯s barrel firmly with the very center of the Shadow Giant¡¯s blood eye high in the sky hundred meters above¡ª Fire! Fire! The two Spiral Bullets whipped up gusts of wind in midair¡ª Spiral! The bullets exploded with tremendous force upon impact, right at the center of the blood eye, creating a small spherical space that continuously tore at the huge blood eye of the Shadow Giant! Perfect¡ª Chen Qi silently put down his gun and exhaled. Under the blood eye state of the Shadow Giant, most Transcendents, due to fear, could not deal damage immediately. Therefore, Chen Qi was able to inflict massive damage while the Shadow Giant was in a vulnerable state. Even if he hadn¡¯t caused any damage to the Shadow Giant before, he could still rack up a large score at this stage! To put it plainly, he was sniping kills! Boom! Under the collective onslaught, the legs of the Shadow Giant finally could no longer support its massive body, and it staggered, about to fall¡ª Boom! Its colossal body eventually collapsed onto the sea, causing a small tsunami¡ª As the tsunami subsided, a prompt appeared before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. [You have participated in the slaying of the Shadow Giant, earning 8000 inspiration points¡ª] Just by firing two shots, he gained a whopping 8000 inspiration points¡­ A delighted Chen Qi could not help but be pleased with this easy effort. This was indeed a great harvest. With the death of the Shadow Giant, the greatest threat was gone, and the Hunters¡¯ morale soared. The remaining Shadow Beasts could no longer hold out and began to flee for their lives¡ª The scene gradually stabilized, the ferocious roars of the beasts ceased, leaving only the sound of the people¡¯s cheering and clamor¡ª The clouds gradually dispersed, and the Smiling Moon once again shed its moonlight; the darkness also began to fade away. The people broke free from the throes of battle and began to reassess the battlefield now filled with the smell of gunpowder. Some flocked to Hai Ge¡¯s side, continuously brown-nosing; others searched the ground for unwanted Shadow Beast materials; some argued over distribution issues and began to fight; some recorded the night¡¯s events to send to the Bai Ou Times; some proudly took the corpses of Shadow Beasts to show off to their wives¡­ Chen Qi leaned on a worn wooden pillar at the dock, closed his eyes to rest, and quietly waited. The soft night breeze gently caressed and played with the hem of his clothes. With the clouds gone, an exciting prompt finally appeared before his eyes. [Calculating the crack results¡­] Chapter 366 - 366 - 253: Can I take a look at your face? Chapter 366 ¨C 253: Can I take a look at your face? [Settling the rift¡­] [Survivor: You survived the long darkness and made it through the dangerous night. Reward +30% Terminator: You dealt significant damage to the boss in the final stage against the shadow tide enemy. Reward +30% Shadow Beast Reaper: Killed three hundred weak shadow beasts. Reward +20% Big Game Hunter: Killed two large shadow beasts. Reward +20% Fear Spreader: You brought fear to others. Reward +10%] Chen Qi opened his eyes, surveying the numerous ratings of the rift. Causing fear to others? He also received an additional reward coefficient. Chen Qi was slightly startled. The reward titles he acquired were more than he had anticipated. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Perhaps I can get a rating above C level¡­ Participating in a B-level rift for the first time and obtaining a C-level rating was already quite rare. The notifications continued to pop up. [Triggered special reward: Mysterious Discovery, you found the Little Shadow Weaver. Reward +20%] What? Is there such a hidden score? Chen Qi was suddenly surprised. [Settlement complete, your rating is B-minus, rewarded with a random card chest and a small gift from the Little Shadow Weaver.] Rating B-minus¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils constricted involuntarily. The ratings for a B-level rift were more detailed and much more difficult. In this operation, he didn¡¯t trigger the hidden plot, nor was he the main damage dealer in the boss battle. Getting a B rating in the end was already quite fortunate! [Would you like to draw a card?] [Shadow Phase 50%, other Nature Form 50%!] Chen Qi excitedly rubbed his hands together. Draw! [Drawing in progress¡­] A moment later, a dark red card appeared in Chen Qi¡¯s hand. On the back of the card was a thick shadow, and within the shadow was a bright red blood blade. Shadow Blade Phase¡­ Chen Qi opened the card. [You acquired the legendary basic skill ¡°Dark Flame Fist¡±] [Dark Flame Fist Lv1: Nature Form: Shadow, Blade Description: Promise me, with the Dark Flame Fist, burn everything to the ground!! Learning Conditions: Constitution of sixty points, mastery of Qi Power Transformation, minor comprehension of the Shadow Phase, and moderate flame resistance. Effect: Can transform Qi power into ferocious black flames, each punch is immensely powerful and can inflict ¡¯Dark Flame Injury¡¯ effect.] [Dark Flame Injury: Targets struck by the Dark Flame Fist will have their defense, recovery, and spiritual power significantly reduced.] Note: This fist can be upgraded to a maximum of level three, and upon reaching the maximum level, will grant an overall power boost! Additionally, at the highest tier of the third rank, unlock the mastery of Qi transformation into Flame Demon!] Dark Flame Fist!! Chen Qi looked at the card in his hand, astonished. This skill was quite famous among Transcendents of the Shadow Blade Phase! Dark Flame Fist was a very powerful Qi skill, definitely considered top-tier for a third-order Transcendent. Although the current skill description only mentions power, simple defense breaking, healing reduction, and injury downgrading effects. But as a basic skill, Dark Flame Fist solely relied on its power and defense-breaking effects to rank among the top five basic skills! In terms of skill power alone, Dark Flame Fist was at least three times stronger than Chen Qi¡¯s previous Shadow Blade Slash! Once mastered, its power could be three times greater! Not to mention, upon reaching Lv2, it would unlock Dark Flame, and Lv3 would grant Dark Flame enhancement, burning resistance, power boosts, and finally, the Qi transformation into Flame Demon! Previously, Chen Qi¡¯s basic attack skill Shadow Blade Slash wasn¡¯t strong; its apparent strength was due to the powerful stats provided by Yu Huo¡¯s Touch. Dark Flame Fist was undoubtedly a huge upgrade! This was also, aside from Blade Release, the strongest attack skill he currently possessed! Even though it¡¯s a fist technique, Chen Qi now had Yu Huo¡¯s Touch and Shadow Weaving. His tentacles could also use Qi skills! And the most suitable skills for his tentacles, were fist techniques! The subsequent Lv2 Dark Flame could also be used to enhance blade techniques. In conclusion, this card draw was quite lucky! Good fortune¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands. Unfortunately, learning Dark Flame Fist required moderate flame resistance. Previously, Teacher An¡¯s Flamebird Dinner gave him minor flame resistance, but learning the Dark Flame Fist would still pose some difficulty. Fortunately, moderate flame resistance wasn¡¯t hard to achieve, as long as his constitution reached 50, coupled with some special foods or potions, he could master it! Chen Qi stored the Dark Flame Fist Skill Card into his backpack card. At this moment, the notification popped up again. [Would you accept the Little Shadow Weaver¡¯s gift?] Gift? Chen Qi dismissed it lightly. In some rifts, interacting with NPCs could improve favorability, thus obtaining gifts from NPCs. NPC rewards were actually not uncommon, but since Chen Qi wasn¡¯t a Floral Appearance Transcendent, he hadn¡¯t deliberately pursued this. Such special NPC gifts typically offered something truly good only at high favorability levels. Otherwise, they were mostly useless trinkets. And Chen Qi had beaten the Little Shadow Weaver, and Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 had inflicted substantial spiritual harm on it! Both physically and mentally wounded, the Little Shadow Weaver probably wouldn¡¯t give me anything good. Accept. After confirming to accept the gift, a small fluff ball condensed from the darkness, appearing in his right hand. [Little Shadow Weaver¡¯s Fluff Ball: Nature Form: Shadow, Hammer Item Type: Summoning-type item. Effect: You can use this token in dark places to summon the Little Shadow Weaver to provide special assistance. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Note: The Little Shadow Weaver summoned by this token will return to the rift if it takes too much damage.] Experience tales at Chapter 367 - 367 - 253 Can I take a look at your face?_2 Chapter 367 ¨C 253 Can I take a look at your face?_2 Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but be startled. Though it seemed ordinary, this was an extremely rare item! This was equivalent to getting a chance to forge top-notch equipment for free outside the crack! But the summoning token of the Little Shadow Weaver could only be obtained with a high level of affection, a special item. Why did the Little Shadow Weaver give me this? Could it be that the Little Shadow Weaver likes being hit? Chen Qi was very puzzled and quickly checked the final description of the item. Explore more stories at [The token¡¯s message: The Little Shadow Weaver thinks you¡¯re very handsome, have good taste in clothes, and smell great. Your actions are domineering, and it¡¯s utterly charmed by you!] ¡°Charm¡­¡± I got the Little Shadow Weaver¡¯s favor through my charm? So Shadow Charm really works¡­ Chen Qi touched his forehead in surprise. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð In the player forums, many Floral Appearance players specifically deceive NPCs¡¯ feelings to take advantage of them. Charm builds¡­ Chen Qi chuckled. Now, he understood why there were so many people on the player forums competing for an Enchanting Demon Card of average combat power. Nice stuff! Chen Qi accepted the Little Shadow Weaver¡¯s fluffy ball. The prompt popped up again. [The crack is about to dissipate¡ª¡ª] Accompanied by the refreshing sea breeze, the thick clouds gradually scattered, and a ray of sunlight from the slit in the sky gently sprinkled down, shining on Chen Qi. ¡°Ah, that¡¯s comfortable¡­¡± Chen Qi stretched leisurely, enjoying the rare warmth of the sunlight. At this moment, the prompt for the completion of his class quest finally appeared. [Traveler, you have completed the class quest ¡¯Night Watchman¡¯.] [In the land plagued by Shadow Beasts, you protected the original light, increasing your Lamp Phase rating.] [You protected everyone, increasing your Cup Phase rating.] [Final evaluation: A, you have been rewarded 12,000 inspiration points, as well as a point of Light¡¯s inspiration!] 12,000 inspiration points! Chen Qi excitedly clapped his hands. A huge harvest! Previously, he had 21,100 inspiration points, just earned 9,000 inspiration points from the little Shadow Beasts and Shadow Giants, plus another 12,000 inspiration points. He now had a total of 42,100 inspiration points, which for a Third-tier Transcendent, was also an extremely high number! What a super huge harvest! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel emotional; after reaching Third Rank, the consumption of inspiration points for powerful Skill Cards started in the tens of thousands. These inspiration points, it could be said, solved his pressing needs. Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, immediately opened the Skill Card panel, and spent 8,000 inspiration points to upgrade the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique. In an instant, Chen Qi felt as if his body was a chunk of iron being pounded by numerous hot hammers, all his joints making a pounding sound! [Your Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique has been upgraded to Lv2, strength +5, constitution +5! Now, you can practice this Body Forging Skill again to further increase the limits of your constitution and strength!] Chen Qi flexed his muscles, feeling the robust power throughout his body. Now, his constitution had reached the important threshold of 70 points, and his strength had reached 58 points! Of course, this constitution still ranked on the lower end among Third-tier Blade Cup Phase Transcendents. The recently encountered Hai Ge had at least a constitution of 200 and a strength of 150. Compared to these top Transcendents, Chen Qi¡¯s stats were still far behind. However, once he reached Third-tier, with the greatly increased upper limits, his attributes would rise much faster¡­ With the Skill upgraded, his subsequent Body Forging Skill practices could all provide additional boosts to his stats, and eventually, breaking through a hundred points in both constitution and strength was just a matter of time. Chen Qi regulated his breathing, exhaling a hot breath. At this moment, there was a cheer from the crowd on the dock. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And Captain Sea Snake and Melanie, noticing Chen Qi, came over. Captain Sea Snake held a stack of wanted posters and asked, ¡°Hunter, did you have a plentiful harvest from the crack?¡± ¡°Yes, the inspiration points I¡¯ve gained this time are enough to take my skills to a qualitative leap.¡± Chen Qi regulated his breathing, allowing his body to gradually return to calm. This kid is strong¡­ Melanie was surprised to the side. At their first meeting, Chen Qi appeared to be a slightly powerful Second-tier Transcendent. But now, in just a few days, Chen Qi has ascended to Third-tier, and the domineering aura emanating from him had grown stronger. Is this the genius of the Witch Sea? Melanie couldn¡¯t help but feel moved. Captain Sea Snake could also sense the change in Chen Qi, and his tone softened, ¡°Congratulations on reaching Third-tier! Traveler from afar, oh, and you two, I have some bounties here that need your help.¡± ¡°Bounties?¡± Chen Qi and Melanie asked in unison. Captain Sea Snake frowned, ¡°There are damned navy men who have sneaked into our island and killed people of Sea God Island, and besides, there is a supernova on the seas, and also that Black Hunter who has disappeared for a long time¡­¡± Chen Qi put on a surprised expression, ¡°The Black Hunter? Wasn¡¯t that bastard whipped to death by the Flower Witch?¡± Captain Sea Snake¡¯s eyes flickered with disdain, then he said with reverence, ¡°No, that¡¯s a rumor, I don¡¯t believe the Black Hunter would contentedly be a slave to a witch. In any case, the Black Hunter always seemed to be a monster who trampled others underfoot!!¡± In Captain Sea Snake¡¯s mind, the image of the Black Hunter was extraordinarily imposing. Then he whispered, ¡°According to our latest information, they have left the Blood Blade Pirate Group. He¡¯s back and has become stronger, but you needn¡¯t be afraid. Although the archbishop is not here, after all, Lord Hai Ge is.¡± Melanie inquired, ¡°Is there any news of the Flower Witch?¡± Chapter 368 - 368 - 253 Can I take a look at your face~_3 Chapter 368 ¨C 253 Can I take a look at your face~_3 Captain Sea Snake shook his head: ¡°Not at the moment, but if Black Hunter appears, it means Flower Witch will have appeared as well. If we could catch them both, we¡¯d be wealthy, the two of you. Your abilities in collecting information aren¡¯t weak, so I hope you can provide even the slightest clue!¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi leaned back. ¡°Understood.¡± Melanie nodded. After Captain Sea Snake finished speaking, he went to spread the Bounty Order to others. And Melanie waved goodbye, as she had unfinished research to study. After they left, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but gaze out at the sea, his thoughts drifting with the undulating waves. Too much fame is not always good. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð The situation was more troublesome than he had imagined¡­ He and Flower Witch had been in a pretty dire situation on the high seas. His situation was still manageable; as long as he didn¡¯t trigger Residual Fire Touch, it was hard for anyone to discover him. The real trouble was Flower Witch; the small flowers growing on her head made her easy to spot. Hopefully, the news of our emergence spreads slowly across the sea¡­ Chen Qi packed his things and headed towards his ship. ¡­ ¡­ The next day, noon. To the east of Sea God Island, Forest Sea, Seal No.3 Mobile Dock. Sea Seal Transport Company¡¯s gigantic dock was stationary atop the ocean, with numerous ships passing by. These large docks are built near crack-dense regions, providing ship repair services to adventurers at sea. Some dining ships, medical ships, and provision store ships would also stay around the mobile dock, forming a moving fleet of merchant vessels. ¡°Medicine for sale! Potent medicine! Cures for the whole body!¡± A girl in a cloak stood on a small houseboat, calling out softly. Unfortunately, despite her long call, no customers came. Continue your adventure at Ultimately, it was because her ship lacked an official flag; without a flag, no one dared trust her medicine. Ga ga ga! Ga ga ga! Suddenly, a large flock of pigeon-reporters burst through the sky, coming to a halt above the mobile dock. The pigeons, bred by White Dove Newspaper¡¯s Beast Tamers, were specifically for selling newspapers. ¡°Pigeon, one newspaper, please.¡± Seeing this, the girl quickly waved her hand, bought the latest newspaper from a pigeon and began to read. ¡°Shadow Tide Night seems to have appeared on Sea God Island, I hope nothing bad happens¡­¡± The Shadow Tide Night of a Rank B crack had already created quite a buzz at sea. Fen was especially worried and murmured to herself as she scrolled down anxiously. ¡°The first batch of supernovas confirmed! A new era!¡± ¡°A clash between Sea God and the navy! A legendary sea battle of two legends!¡± Fen skipped many sections and finally found the additional report about Sea God Island. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Black Hunter alive and well, just as expected of him¡­¡± Learning that Chen Qi was still alive, Fen sighed in relief and a silly smile crossed her face. ¡°Black Hunter is still alive?¡± Spoke a cold female voice. ¡°Yes! Very much alive!¡± Fen said with a hint of pride. But then, she blinked. Wait, who was talking to her? When did they get close? Fen pulled her hood closer to hide her face, then lifted her head. In front of her was an extremely plain white steam-powered boat. On the steamboat stood a girl in a white hunter¡¯s outfit, with fluffy mid-length hair that looked days unattended, and her clothing stained with blood. She hurtled forward on the steam power boat, her cold blue eyes from beneath the messy hair, standing out the most. Fen broke out in a cold sweat, even though the woman was smiling faintly, for some reason, she gave off a robotic chill. And, for some reason, Fen felt like she had seen her somewhere before. ¡°Um, can I help you with something?¡± Fen asked softly, pulling her hood down further. The white-haired female spoke softly: ¡°I¡¯m here to buy medicine.¡± ¡°Alright, what kind of medicine?¡± Fen lifted her head slightly, her gaze inadvertently meeting the other¡¯s. However, she was astonished to find that the woman¡¯s gaze was as sharp as a hawk¡¯s, fixed intently on her! She wore a hunter¡¯s uniform, was a Bounty Hunter, and had the smell of human blood on her¡­ Fen swallowed hard. Her identity must not be discovered! She must not be exposed¡­ Fen tried her best to maintain the natural demeanor of a wandering Pharmacist. But the next second, the white-haired woman suddenly leaned forward, bringing her face within four fingers¡¯ distance from Fen¡¯s nose, those azure pupils as ravenous as a cheetah¡¯s! She sniffed. Drats! Fen¡¯s neck was covered in a cold sweat, her grip on the hood tightening: ¡°What is it? Customer?¡± The white-haired woman gazed unwaveringly, her voice icy: ¡°You have a very nice scent on you, a familiar one.¡± ¡°Miss, may I see your face?¡± Chapter 369 - 369 - 254: The Seven Supernovas! Chapter 369 ¨C 254: The Seven Supernovas! ¡°She might have discovered my identity¡­¡± The heart of Fen, the Flower Witch, couldn¡¯t help but ¡¯thud¡¯, ¡¯thud¡¯ as it started racing. The hunter in front of her was dressed in white hunting attire, but it was not the typical gear of the White Tower Hunters; it resembled something related to the navy. Enjoy exclusive chapters from Fen was now on a moving dock, and a large number of hunters there were bounty hunters eager for the bounty! And on the high seas, she was a key wanted criminal. In any case, I absolutely must not reveal myself! Fen¡¯s heartbeat quickened, and for a moment she didn¡¯t know what to do. Out of nervousness, the wilted little flower on her head couldn¡¯t help but twitch. The white-haired young girl in front of her leaned slightly forward and asked again with an icy, robotic tone, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is it not okay?¡± She¡¯s testing me! Fen struggled to control her trembling body, squeezed out a smile, and then used her left hand to press down on the twitching little flower. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Hmm?¡± The white-haired girl stepped forward again, now only three fingers¡¯ distance from her. What should I do? Should I find a way to get behind her and knock her out with a karate chop? And after knocking her out? Fen kept thinking. At that moment, Fen¡¯s body shivered slightly; she felt the spiritual power field of the white-haired girl! It was a terrifying and powerful force that seemed calm as a river but was as turbulent as the sea once touched! It appeared insignificant yet was vast! Such immense spiritual power! This was a special aura that could only be cultivated from childhood by continually refining one¡¯s own spiritual power. I¡¯m doomed, I probably can¡¯t beat her¡­ Fen kept thinking, ¡°Um¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The white-haired girl did not answer but silently took a step forward. She was exceptionally resolute, like a huge white tiger that wanted to devour Fen. Fen took a sharp step back; she had a strong feeling that if she didn¡¯t show her face, the other party would not let her off easily. Moreover, for some reason, Fen¡¯s intuition told her that the opponent was many times stronger than her! What should I do? Fen could already feel the icy yet majestic aura of the white-haired girl. Clang! Suddenly, the sound of breaking glass came from inside Fen¡¯s little boat cabin. Clang! Clang! More sounds of glass breaking followed from inside the ship! ¡°Hmm?¡± The white-haired hunter instinctively bent down, turned her head, and looked inside the cabin. Fen¡¯s cabin was small, containing just a bed, a potion-making desk, a cauldron for potion making, and a shelf filled with potion bottles. By the window, there was also a pot with small yellow flowers, adding a touch of joy to the cabin. On the floor, covered in spilled potion stains, a small, green, sad-faced water elf wearing a flower hat was sweeping up the broken pieces with a little broom. ¡°Wuuu¡ª¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 was cleaning up the shards on the floor. ¡°Green, a water elf?¡± The white-haired girl blinked, curious. Nice job, No. 2! I¡¯ll reward you with fresh flower jelly later! The Flower Witch Fen took the opportunity to deal with the flowers on her head. ¡°Yes, guest, this is a little helper in my potion shop, is there anything else¡ª¡± Afterwards, Fen stared at the white-haired girl, silently lifting her cloak to reveal her vibrant eyes, her soft willow-like long hair, and the few scars on her face¡ª The white-haired girl turned back and said, ¡°No worries, my friend also has a water elf, but it¡¯s blue¡­¡± Then, she couldn¡¯t help but linger on Fen¡¯s face. Seeing Fen¡¯s appearance, the white-haired girl was stunned, like an ice sculpture tightly fixing her gaze, without moving away for a long time¡ª Why is she still staring at me? Do I look that good? Or did she discover something? Fen pulled her cloak down and curiously asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is there something on my face, guest?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s just that¡­¡± The white-haired girl hesitated, then sincerely said, ¡°You smell really nice.¡± ¡°Eh?¡± Fen stepped back timidly. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An rubbed her eyes; she had been fighting sea beasts and killing pirates who know not whether they were dead or alive on the high seas recently. The sea was filled with a strong smell of fish and blood¡ª An had not smelled such a fresh scent in ages; the last time she smelled this kind of medicinal fragrance was inside the Flower Medicine Tower of the White Tower Federation Wisdom University. So, she couldn¡¯t help but take a deeper breath. It seems she hasn¡¯t discovered my identity¡­ After ensuring everything was okay, Fen then picked up a newspaper from the ground. Fen bowed her head, glanced at the newspaper, and her pupils contracted. On the newspaper, in the #Supernova of the New Era# section, were the Seven Seas¡¯ supernovas. And the last one on there had a line of bold red text: ¡°The hunter of deep-sea monsters, gentle yet cold, An!¡± Above it was a photo of the person¡¯s back, white hair, a robust posture, standing on a small boat, at ease amidst a storm, fighting a black-scaled sea dragon¡­ This person was undoubtedly the white-haired hunter in front of her! But compared to the image of An in the newspaper, the woman hunter in front of her had much more blood on her, and she had also shaved half her hair, turning it into shoulder-length, slightly disheveled white hair. On the newspaper, Hunter An¡¯s achievements were extremely luxurious; she had defeated the Black Ship Sea Dragon, Black Fire Thunderbird, Vortex Beast, Black Pig Shark, and many other powerful sea beasts by herself. She had also defeated four Third-tier Transcendents of the Black Whale Group by herself. Beyond that, she had also hunted many who claimed to be the successors of the ¡¯Deep Sea Beasts¡¯, especially those uncontrollable Transcendents who were in a full monster state; they were her key targets. Chapter 370 - 370 - 254: The Seven Great Supernovas!_2 Chapter 370 ¨C 254: The Seven Great Supernovas!_2 At the bottom of the report, according to reporter Lilith¡¯s interview, Hunter An¡¯s short-term goals are to capture the Black Hunter, the Flower Witch, and the newly emerged Blade Witch. ¡°Targeting the two of us specifically?¡± Fen couldn¡¯t help but exclaim: ¡°A monster hunter among Third-order Transcendents, An¡­¡± Realizing that the other party recognized him, An said: ¡°Hello, store manager, don¡¯t panic, I¡¯m just an ordinary rookie hunter.¡± ¡°I would also like not to panic, but you look like you want to eat me¡­¡± Fen commented helplessly in her mind. According to the newspaper, this is a hunter who seems gentle but is actually like a weapon, ruthless in pursuit of bounties. In the newspaper, when she killed pirates and monsters, she didn¡¯t show any emotion. An briefly introduced himself and then turned his gaze to the potion shelf: ¡°Manager, I sustained some minor injuries during a previous battle. I need a potion that can heal cold injuries.¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Okay.¡± Fen went into the cabin and carefully selected a red potion: ¡°Cold Healing Potion, ten thousand Shell Coins.¡± ¡°Ten thousand Shell Coins?¡± An asked coldly, aware that the price for a potion healing cold injuries was quite steep. Fen proudly explained: ¡°My potions are at least 20% more effective than those on the market, and they work immediately!¡± ¡°Work immediately?¡± An thought for a moment, then took out a Gold Coin: ¡°Give me a bottle.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Fen was startled as this was a large transaction for her, especially since she had no flag. Then, An took the potion and drank it down, feeling a warm current flowing within his body. ¡°It tastes quite good, like a breath of spring¡­¡± An nodded in satisfaction: ¡°Thanks, manager, for your potion.¡± S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After treating his injuries, An straightened his hunter¡¯s clothes, then couldn¡¯t help but notice the newspaper in Fen¡¯s hands: ¡°Miss Manager, could I borrow your newspaper? I haven¡¯t bought a new one yet.¡± ¡°No problem¡­¡± Fen passed the newspaper to him. An opened the newspaper and carefully examined it, his cold eyes lighting up: ¡°Hai Ge of the Sea God Pirate Group, the noble son with the Steam Hand, as well as the Flower Witch, the Blade Witch, and the Black Hunter¡­¡± While reading about the Black Hunter and the Witches, a change finally appeared on An¡¯s cold expression. He gripped the newspaper tightly and said coldly: ¡°Indeed, the Black Hunter and the Witches are still alive¡­¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Fen agreed. An closed the newspaper and asked confidently: ¡°Manager, do you think, if one day I come across the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch, I¡¯ll be able to hunt them down?¡± Hunting the monsters of the sea was An¡¯s objective. Despite the question, Fen could hear a confidence in An¡¯s voice, the confidence of someone unbeaten for many years. ¡°So young and already possessing such immense spiritual power, even my teacher would acknowledge him as a genius¡­¡± Fen watched An, dumbstruck. In a moment, she thought of her siblings back home, powerful, proud, and their tremendous talent that towered like a mountain over their peers! With a bitter smile in her heart, Fen said: ¡°With your strength, guest, it might be quite easy.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± An pondered, then said: ¡°Let¡¯s hope so. By the way, Miss Manager, have you been moving with the floating dock recently?¡± ¡°Yes? What about it?¡± An hesitated for a moment: ¡°Have you come across any good dining boats nearby? I¡¯d like to improve my recent meals.¡± ¡°Dining boat? Fen touched her chin, then answered: ¡°No.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± An frowned, an uncommon gesture, then took one last look at the newspaper and left the place in his steamboat. Eventually, An disappeared from Fen¡¯s sight. ¡°A monster indeed¡­¡± Fen sighed deeply. Following Smiling Moon, those once dormant powerhouses also began moving on the high seas. With her head lowered, Fen looked at the newspaper report about herself and Chen Qi, and couldn¡¯t help but think back to the white-clothed hunter she had just met. Stay updated via If Chen Qi met her, it would undoubtedly mean certain death. ¡°I need to get stronger quickly. I hope Chen Qi will be alright¡­¡± Fen thought silently to herself, then walked into the cabin to start brewing potions needed to enter a B-rank crack. ¡­ ¡­ Sea God Island, Ghost Ship, Bedroom. Click, click¡ª Chen Qi chopped a Skyfire Bird Heart cooked with devil peppers into pieces with a knife and then sprinkled more chili powder on it. The Skyfire Bird Heart, a rare ingredient he had purchased from the black market on Sea God Island for a whole million Shell Coins. With Chen Qi¡¯s transcendent culinary skills and Soul Seasoning, consuming the Skyfire Bird Heart would directly grant him medium fire resistance, qualifying him to learn Dark Flame Fist. As he lightly sprinkled the chili powder! The entire heart of the Skyfire Bird ignited quickly! If he didn¡¯t control it immediately, the whole bedroom would catch fire! ¡°Eat it, and get stronger!¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, opening his mouth and eating all the Skyfire Bird hearts on the table, piece by piece. A burning sensation came from his tongue, his adam¡¯s apple moved, and soon, the essence of the Skyfire Bird was digested and quickly distributed throughout his body. Suddenly, Chen Qi felt an intense hot flow surge in his belly, then spreading through his body, as if every part of him burst into flames. ¡°Almost there¡­¡± Chen Qi immediately circulated his Qi Power, adjusting his entire body, and as the Qi Power flowed continuously, he began to adapt to the fearsome heat. Whew¡ª Whew¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª After an indeterminable amount of time, Chen Qi finally exhaled a hot breath of scorching flame! Chapter 371 - 371 - 254: The Seven Great Supernovas!_3 Chapter 371 ¨C 254: The Seven Great Supernovas!_3 [You¡¯ve consumed the Skyfire Bird Heart, your strength +2, you¡¯ve acquired medium burning resistance!] Luckily I¡¯m a chef, which greatly reduced the difficulty of consuming the heart of the Skyfire Bird¡­ Chen Qi wiped his mouth, the feeling of heat in his body gradually dissipated, returning to calm. At that moment, Water Elf No.3 came in bouncing and hopping with a stack of newspapers in hand. ¡°Waku Waku (Master! Today¡¯s newspaper!)¡± ¡°Thanks, No.3¡­¡± Read new chapters at After watering the little yellow flower, Chen Qi sat on the edge of the bed, opened the newspaper, and checked today¡¯s news. ¡°Seven supernovas! The monsters of a new era!¡± ¡°Sea God clashes with the navy! An epic sea battle between two legends!¡± ¡°Smiling Moon descends, B-rank crack shadow tide! B-rank crack in Flower Sea City!¡± S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°The Black Hunter re-emerges in the world, what is he here for!¡± ¡°The secret of the Deep Blue Fire! Monster Hunter An¡¯s battle with the Blue Beast Hai Ge!¡± ¡­ Chen Qi briefly skimmed through the paper. Because of Smiling Moon¡¯s appearance, all over the vast sea, it was all news. Dozens of pages of newspaper could not contain all the news from the Witch Sea. So many significant events to complete profession quests, the legend profession ¡¯reporter¡¯ of the White Dove Times was certainly blessed¡­ Chen Qi mused silently to himself. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze quickly settled on the ¡¯Seven Supernovas¡¯. With the descent of the B-rank crack, for those Transcendents who hadn¡¯t joined a Transcendent organization, ascending to legend was no longer impossible. And the birth of a legend would directly affect the entire landscape of the Witch Sea! And who could ascend to legend, and who would ascend? That was a matter of concern for countless people. The supernovas were seven third-order Transcendents selected by the White Dove Times newspaper based on data, simply put, monsters with the potential to ascend to legend, the strongest third-order Transcendents of the Witch Sea! Compared with the legends who rarely took action, people were more interested in these active supernovas. Chen Qi was no exception as he scanned through the list. There¡¯s actually me¡­ Chen Qi was secretly surprised since due to previous incidents, he had also made it onto the list of supernovas. Besides himself, there were four others he knew: the Flower Witch Fen, the Blade Witch Little Red Riding Hood, Hai Ge of the Sea God Pirate Group, and Hunter An¡­ An actually made it onto the supernovas too! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Chen Qi didn¡¯t know much about the Witch Sea, but logically speaking, An Aotian shouldn¡¯t have appeared on the high seas so early. Why did An go to sea so early? Based on the news, Teacher An¡¯s frequency of activity and his achievements even surpassed Little Red Riding Hood of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chen Qi shook his head; the entire direction of the Witch Sea had completely exceeded his expectations. Chen Qi continued reading. Beyond that, there were two other supernovas. The noble son of the Steam Hand, Mechanic Diya with his ocean Mecha, and the gold seeker of the Black Whale Group under the command of the Black Dead Doctor. Among them, Mechanic Diya from the Steam Hand, with the power to repel two pirate ships single-handedly, his strength was truly terrifying. As for the gold hunter under the Black Whale Group, Chen Qi knew very little, and the newspaper had sparse information on him. The only piece of information was that this person was very similar to the Blood Hunter, a Transcendent who specialized in assassination missions. These seven third-order Transcendents were currently the ones the White Dove Times concluded had the most hope of ascending to legend based on information from the Witch Sea! The White Dove Times explicitly stated in its report that if no one stopped them, they would inevitably become terrifying existences that could threaten the sea, just like the Ice Witch Pirate Group in the past. All of these six are monsters, except for me¡­ Chen Qi turned the page and continued reading. Soon, an article about ¡¯Deep Blue Fire¡¯s appearance and Hunter An¡¯s battle with the Blue Beast Hai Ge¡¯ caught his eye. Deep Blue Fire, appearing above the ocean surface¡­ Chen Qi swallowed hard and quickly scanned the article. Chapter 372 - 372 - 255: The Hope of the Entire Island Chapter 372 ¨C 255: The Hope of the Entire Island Deep Blue Fire¡­ Chen Qi leaned back in his chair, his eyes carefully scanning the pages. The scale of this battle was truly massive¡­ Chen Qi clicked his tongue in amazement. Explore more stories with According to the White Dove Newspaper, on the night of the Shadow Tide, the vessels of the Sea God Pirate Group encountered those of the Bonfire Energy Company above the northern waters of Sea God Island. According to a rough estimate by the White Dove Newspaper, the total number of combatants from both sides exceeded two thousand, among which, Bonfire Energy Company even deployed its new type of Bonfire Energy battleship. The Bonfire Energy battleship, with a staggering length of 210 meters and a displacement of over 90,000 tons, was equipped with four large Bonfire Energies, the Iron Shield of the Steam Hand, a Main Cannon from the Truth Workshop, and 12 Magic Bullet secondary cannons. At the same time, it dispatched Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s B-tier Hunter Group, the Blue Fire Hunters, consisting of ten individuals, all professionally trained, wearing light armor, and armed with the Magic Bullet Company¡¯s Azure Hunting Rifles, loaded with new Spiral Bullets of third-order Transcendents. Their team leader was the recently very active Supernova from the Steam Hand, Mechanic Diya! Besides, it was said that on the Bonfire Energy, there was also a powerful Steam Mecha capable of water combat, though it was not deployed in this battle. The Bonfire Energy battleship, on the open sea, was termed an extremely luxurious war machine, a gigantic battle army in itself. Previously, due to the Sea God Pirate Group having stolen Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s deep-sea digging machinery, the conflict between the two sides had become undeniable. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It can be said that to reclaim the Deep Blue Fire and to capture Sea God Island and its surrounding Domain, Bonfire Energy Company invested heavily. The Sea God Pirate Group did not hold back either, deploying the battleship ¡¯Storm Spear¡¯, which measured 150 meters in length, equipped with an old Melting Furnace with a C-Tier Chuixiang Rift propulsion system, and the four unique Chuixiang Sea Dragons of the Sea God Pirate Group! The four Chuixiang Sea Dragons, each thirty meters long, were connected to the Storm Spear by chains of the C-Tier Heart Phase Rift. And the Chuixiang Sea Dragons were extremely aggressive sea dragons that could easily smash steel-built lighthouses in the ocean and also capable of absorbing the surrounding hundreds of tons of seawater to launch terrifying Hammer Class heavy strikes. Although the Bonfire Energy outnumbered and outmatched the Storm Spear in terms of ship strength and crew size, in terms of crew power, the Bonfire Energy was much weaker. Besides the Supernova Hagrid, the Sea God Pirate Group had only the legendary Archbishop who hadn¡¯t taken action for a long time. A Fourth Rank Legend could easily sway the victory of a battle! The Archbishop and Hagrid launched the attacks themselves. Hagrid alone, with his own strength, could battle against the five Third-order Transcendents of the Bonfire Energy. And the Archbishop alone commanded the four Chuixiang Sea Dragons, striking the Steam Shield of the Bonfire Energy. Every strike was like thunder from the heavens, pushing the hundred-meter-long Bonfire Energy back dozens of meters, causing waves to surge. Eventually, the Navy¡¯s Man Bull arrived to support Bonfire Energy Company, and at the same time, a passing Hunter, Supernova An, intervened, repelling the fiercely advancing Hagrid¡ª Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel moved. According to the newspaper¡¯s description, An fought Hagrid and even managed to dominate significantly. Teacher An¡¯s true strength is even more fearsome than I had imagined¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but continue reading. Their battle also attracted the attention of a special monster in the sea, and the entire ocean¡¯s surface erupted into a deep blue sea of fire. Eventually, it was only through the Navy¡¯s three admirals, appealing to face and authority, that the battle came to an end! A large-scale battle indeed¡­ Chen Qi concluded. The final battle involved two legends, two supernovas, and the clash of two colossal ships. If it weren¡¯t for the Man Bull¡¯s intervention, this could have been ranked among the top five battles in the Witch Sea since the Crack Tide. In the end, the Sea God Pirate Group abandoned the stolen Deep Blue Fire and departed the area. And all of this was because of the Deep Blue Fire¡­ Chen Qi analyzed internally. According to the information provided by the White Dove Newspaper, the purpose of the Sea God Pirate Group was to transport the precious Deep Blue Fire to the great workshop on Sea God Island. And both his Residual Fire Touch and Hands are forged from Deep Blue Fire, which undoubtedly is a top-tier material at sea. Chen Qi leaned back, his thoughts widening. Undoubtedly, the Deep Blue Fire, after Smiling Moon, buried thousands of meters below the deep sea, is a premier material above the ocean. However, its amount is very scarce, and moreover, the excavation difficulty exceeds most people¡¯s imagination! Legendarily, most of the equipment on a Deep Blue Hunter is forged from Deep Blue Fire. Chen Qi vaguely remembered this was also a key material for luring the Blue Beast. If I could get some Deep Blue Fire materials, I could upgrade my Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, or even forge a more powerful weapon¡­ But where is the Deep Blue Fire? Can I really obtain it? Without a doubt, the Deep Blue Fire is the top secret of the Sea God Pirate Group, even Captain Sea Snake wouldn¡¯t know the exact coordinates of the Deep Blue Fire. Suddenly, Chen Qi had a spark of inspiration. Chen Qi opened his backpack card, and pulled out an old map, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure map. The treasure locations on the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s map were either extremely difficult or in very remote locations. Even now, for Chen Qi, venturing to these spots would be fraught with danger. And those treasures that were not remote and less difficult had mostly been seized by the four major pirate groups. Chapter 373 - 373 - 255: The Hope of the Entire Island_2 Chapter 373 ¨C 255: The Hope of the Entire Island_2 Therefore, Chen Qi had not opened this ancient map for a long time. Chen Qi spread out the treasure map, carefully comparing it with the sea chart of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. The northern part of Sea God Island was engulfed in darkness, as a vast number of cracks had emerged during the last Crack Tide, causing the entire landscape to become completely deformed, losing all resemblance to the sea. It was covered with calamities of all kinds: volcanoes, green oil, clouds, darkness, storms, and beyond that, sirens, sea dragons, black bears, and dragon flies among other monsters settled there. The entire sea area was crisscrossed and covered by various fissures, thus it was known as the Calamity Sea Area. Within this region, there was an island of ¡¯hand¡¯ difficulty level for treasure hunters, and there was indeed a little flame symbol on the treasure map of the Deep Sea Hunter! Could it be that the small flame on the treasure map marked the Deep Blue Fire¡­ Chen Qi fell into thought for a moment. Chen Qi shook his head. Based on the current information, it was highly possible that the Sea God Pirate Group had already found this special island with the Deep Blue Fire. However, specific analysis required specific information, perhaps I could ask Melanie, they must have a lot of information¡­ Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Of course, the current priority was still to enhance strength, more importantly¡­ after resting, Chen Qi began practicing the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique. ¡­ ¡­ Seven days later, Sea God Island, early morning¡ª In an inconspicuous little bedroom, Water Elf number one held the Giant Slayer, aiming it at Chen Qi. The bullet loaded inside the Giant Slayer was a piercing bullet from the Magic Bullet Company, with half the power of a spiral magic bullet, easily capable of penetrating steel plates. Its little fist was placed under the trigger, about to pull¡ª At this moment, there was only a two-meter distance between the gun muzzle and Chen Qi. And Chen Qi stood there in a very casual posture, as if he was completely unconcerned about the Water Elf¡¯s little ¡¯rebellion¡¯. He didn¡¯t even use the simplest Spiritual Power Detection. Sigh¡­ At that moment, Chen Qi was performing the final section of the Blade Casting Breathing Technique Lv2. ¡°Just shoot¡­¡± Chen Qi ordered the Deep Sea Water Elf. Deep Sea Water Elf number one shed a cold sweat, wrestling with the decision for a long time, finally pulling the trigger. Bang! The bullet erupted violently from the gun barrel, stirring up a dreadful spiral gust! Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The next second, Chen Qi activated his Super Sensation, then lifted his right hand and with his index finger and thumb¡ª Bang!! The piercing bullet had immense power, producing a horrific Inner Strength upon hitting the target, spiraling continuously to release even more potent force. In the black market, a piercing bullet fetched a hefty fifty thousand Shell Coins. Yet, this rapidly flying spiral bullet was abruptly pinched between his fingertips. ¡°Wow! (!!!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf was stunned; its master was actually able to catch a bullet at such a short distance; what kind of reflexes and strength was this! Moreover, with just a light squeeze, a strong Qi Power emerged from his fingertips, crushing the bullet to pieces. ¡°Qualified¡­¡± Chen Qi muttered quietly. And with that practice, two prompts appeared in front of Chen Qi. [You have successfully mastered Super Sensation Lv1, your dynamic vision will be greatly improved in the normal state.] [You have successfully mastered Blade Casting Breathing Technique Lv2, Strength +10, Constitution +10! Your bones will become as hard as blades, and you can turn Qi Power into a blade energy sharper than a famous blade!] At last¡ª Chen Qi felt relieved. During these days, he had devoted all his energy solely to practicing his skills. First was the basic physical training; every day he had to beat his body against scorching rocks and take the Blood Crystal Medicine, using the Blood Crystal potion to shock his limbs and bones, stimulating the potential within his body. In addition, Chen Qi continued to practice his movement technique, to improve the agility he had lost. After reaching the Third Rank, attribute progression was extremely rapid. In these days, Chen Qi gained a total of 20 points in constitution, 12 points in strength, and 5 points in agility. Ultimately, his constitution reached 90 points, his strength 70 points, and agility 47 points. His originally strongest attribute, 65 points of inspiration, now seemed weak in comparison to the others. With this panel, he was now capable of withstanding the near-sea overlord. Chen Qi stretched his muscles, feeling his body brimming with power. However, unfortunately, the practice of Dark Flame Fist was harder than he expected; to master it fully, he still needed more flame-related ingredients. ¡°Today a new batch of goods will arrive at Sea God Island, I could go and take a look.¡± After taking his morning exercises, Chen Qi headed towards the Hunter¡¯s bar on Sea God Island. ¡­ ¡­ Explore hidden tales at Sea God Island, Hunter¡¯s bar. Today was the bar¡¯s merchandise day, where the Sea God Pirate Group would offer their plundered materials, acquired through passing through cracks, for exchange inside the bar. For this reason, a large area had been specially set aside in one corner of the bar. This area was filled with a dazzling array of rare materials, drawing Hunters from all directions. Rows of wooden racks neatly displayed the softly glowing materials, whether they were deep blue gems extracted from deep-sea giants or mechanical gears found in ancient ruins; each held an immeasurable force. And atop a thirteen-tiered bookshelf were densely packed skill cards. Beside it, several large potions were filled with various kinds of potions, including the Life Spring that could quickly restore vitality, the Phosphorescent Powder that could guide one¡¯s way in the darkness, and the Holy Water that could dispel evil forces. These potions were meticulously labeled with their usage and the creators¡¯ names, revealing their extraordinary quality. Merchandise day was crucial, as a moment¡¯s inattention could mean that rare and valuable things would be exchanged by others, leaving only ordinary items. Chen Qi walked up to the potion rack, spent 5 Contribution Points, and purchased a bottle of practice burning Potion. It wasn¡¯t as good as Fen¡¯s potions, but it would do¡­ Chen Qi glanced over briefly. He immediately looked around for other valuable items. Thanks to his hunting missions in recent days, coupled with his earnings during the Shadow Tide Night, he had amassed an astonishing 550 Contribution Points. Chen Qi approached the bookshelf full of skill cards and asked curiously, ¡°I wonder if there are any good skill cards?¡± Next to him was the glum-faced Melanie. In recent days, Melanie had tried various methods to turn Chen Qi into a covert operative under the banner of the White Tower Hunters! Whether it was getting him drunk and fooling him, offering taboo equipment, persuading him to join the organization of the Tower of Books, or even luring him with the carrot of a Fourth Rank Legendary profession card! But none of it worked! Perhaps he was naturally resistant to persuasion¡­ Melanie had almost given up hope and asked, ¡°Little Hunter, do you need your sister to recommend a skill card for you? I know what kind of skill card you need.¡± Chen Qi quickly focused on one particular card: ¡°No, I¡¯ve already found the right card.¡± ¡°???¡± Melanie took a closer look. The Whip Lash card, Floral Appearance, a skill used by the Transcendents with a floral appearance to torment others, was capable of whipping others with a lash, inflicting pain. If controlled well, it could even enchant the whipped with a painful yet pleasurable effect. ¡°Eh? You¡¯re also into this kind?¡± Melanie was taken aback and formulated another plan in her mind. This type of card was usually only used by those perverts from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! Most importantly, Chen Qi didn¡¯t have a whip weapon at all. ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand, this is for combat¡­¡± Chen Qi explained. Though he didn¡¯t practice using a whip, his Shadow Touch was quite suitable for whip skills. After mastering this skill card, his tentacles would have an attack capable of causing a pain effect on a fundamental level. For Chen Qi, this Whip Lash skill card was significant. Without hesitation, Chen Qi spent a hundred Contribution Points to purchase the skill card, then assimilated it. ¡°I understand, actually, I also¡­¡± Melanie nodded earnestly. Bang! At this moment, Captain Sea Snake burst through the door, eagerly sweeping his gaze around: ¡°You¡¯re indeed here! Lamp Keeper!¡± Captain Sea Snake strode forward, approaching Chen Qi. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Chen Qi looked at Captain Sea Snake curiously. With a deep breath, Captain Sea Snake put his hands on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulders: ¡°Brother, the situation is urgent, are you interested in becoming a Lighthouse keeper?¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi blinked, observing the earnest and hopeful gaze of Captain Sea Snake. It almost conveyed a feeling that he was the hope of the entire island! Chapter 374 - 374 - 256: Ladies and gentlemen, are you interested in joining me for a heist? Chapter 374 ¨C 256: Ladies and gentlemen, are you interested in joining me for a heist? Lighthouse keeper¡­ Chen Qi blinked. At first, Chen Qi was astonished, but this was soon followed by a series of doubts. Being a lighthouse keeper was an extremely important position, and logically, the position of lighthouse keeper within the Sea God Pirate Group should never be entrusted to a stranger with unclear information. However, he was now employed as a Lamp Keeper, and recently, Lamp Keepers had perished continuously in the mouths of Sea Beasts, making it a rare occupation. Both large ships and lighthouses were in desperate need of a Lamp Keeper. After he became a Lamp Keeper, the efforts by the White Tower Hunter to attract him had increased markedly. Because of the career of Lamp Keeper, becoming a lighthouse keeper¡­ Chen Qi felt a surge of emotion. Sea God Island currently seemed soft, but in truth, the dark side of the Sea God Pirate Group lay in its internal research institute. Transforming from a Hunter to a member of the Sea God Pirate Group was an extremely dangerous affair. Chen Qi thought for a moment and asked, Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Captain Sea Snake, could you elaborate? From my observations, the lighthouse on Sea God Island doesn¡¯t seem to need a new lighthouse keeper.¡± ¡°Yes, the place you¡¯re heading is¡ª¡ª¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The excited Captain Sea Snake blurted out, but halfway through, he flashed a smile: ¡°Brother, this little place isn¡¯t quite suitable for discussing important matters, please come with me, my boss, the Snake Father, will personally receive you.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Sea God Island, the dock. Leading Chen Qi away, Captain Sea Snake wound along the newly repaired dock to a dark green ship. Nice ship¡­ Chen Qi raised his head, admiring the vessel before him. It was an unusually shaped heavy ship, its hull painted a deep, dark green, like the most secretive undercurrents in the depths of the sea, silently gliding through the waves. The hull was engraved with complex snake patterns, and at the prow, there was a bronze python head. Above, in the wind, fluttered the flag of the Sea Goddess. Chen Qi followed Captain Sea Snake up to the deck. On deck, many sailors and crewmembers were present, yet these sailors exhibited none of the usual hustle and noise, instead quietly watching Chen Qi like a group of silent snakes. Captain Sea Snake pushed open the cabin door and entered the captain¡¯s quarters. In the captain¡¯s quarters, several dim oil lamps hung, illuminating the dark cabin. And inside, sat a tall man clad in a snake-patterned cloak. This was the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s captain responsible for transportation, the Snake Father! Chen Qi had heard of him on Sea God Island, a veteran officer who often covered his whole body with a cloak. Moreover, he was a threatener of the Sea God Pirate Group, an executioner who, according to rumors, had captured the vulnerabilities of many Hunters, forcing them to become his tools of coercion. The Snake Father sat in a chair, touching a patterned python in his hand: ¡°Hello, Lamp Keeper.¡± Chen Qi touched his chin, reaching out his hand: ¡°Hello, Snake Father, what is the matter?¡± The Snake Father sipped some tea, slowly sticking out his forked tongue, his tone carrying a hint of temptation: ¡°Lamp Keeper, I will not mince words. I have a very good opportunity here, a chance for you to become an officer of the Sea God Pirate Group, a tremendous opportunity to change your fate.¡± The tempting tone of the Snake Father, as a teal-scaled sea snake slowly glided up Chen Qi¡¯s thigh, then coiled around his waist and climbed onto his shoulder, flicking its bright red tongue at him¡­ Hands crossed, the Snake Father coldly said: ¡°Lamp Keeper, my little fellow seems to really like you¡­¡± What a scary snake, but it really does like me¡­ Chen Qi thought, then grabbed the sea snake¡¯s chin with his hand and said: ¡°Snake Father, speak plainly! I don¡¯t have time to listen to your obscure hints.¡± Interesting! So bold as to speak to me like this! The snake-like eyes of the Snake Father instantly turned icy: ¡°Here¡¯s the situation, Hunter. Under our Sea God Pirate Group, there¡¯s an important and mysterious island where we are conducting an unprecedented excavation.¡± An excavation¡­ Chen Qi was secretly surprised. Could it be the excavation of the Deep Blue Fire that the other party spoke of?! They actually approached me first! This is the advantage of rare occupations¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but reflect that during the Era of the Smiling Moon, being a Lamp Keeper was highly sought after. Then, the Snake Father continued: ¡°However, this island lies deep within the Sea of Calamity, surrounded by terrifying Sea Beasts, indescribable darkness, and invisible mists from the sky. Under the Smiling Moon, without the protection of a lighthouse, the entire island¡¯s work cannot proceed.¡± ¡°A powerful Lamp Keeper is crucial to the island¡¯s operations, but unfortunately, ours was killed by an external foe, and I also received an order from the Archbishop to come to Sea God Island and seek a Lamp Keeper.¡± The Sea of Calamity! Chen Qi¡¯s pupils involuntarily contracted. Combining the information he had previously gathered, the island mentioned by the other party was very likely the one where the Deep Blue Fire excavation was taking place! Good news indeed! Chen Qi paced back and forth, touching his chin, suppressing his excitement: ¡°Snake Father, moving from Sea God Island to the depths of the Sea of Calamity is not an easy task, and according to your description, this is not a light task.¡± The Snake Father touched the small snake in his hand: ¡°We have ways of reaching the depths of the Sea of Calamity, as for compensation¡­¡± The Snake Father snapped his fingers: ¡°Lamp Keeper, if you help us accomplish this significant task, henceforth, regardless of your past, you will become an officer of the Sea God Pirate Group, and we will not skimp on nurturing you to become as powerful as Captain Hai Ge, a Transcendent.¡± Chapter 375 - 375 - 256: Everyone, are you interested in joining me for an adventure?_2 Chapter 375 ¨C 256: Everyone, are you interested in joining me for an adventure?_2 ¡°This¡­¡± Chen Qi rested his chin in one hand and fell into hesitation for a moment. First, Chen Qi assessed the strength of Snake Father standing before him, a Third Rank Spiritual Power field. Although Snake Father was higher than Captain Sea Snake, his abilities only slightly surpassed the captain¡¯s. If he agreed, he could easily infiltrate the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s ¡°Deep Blue Fire¡± plan as a ¡¯friendly¡¯ unit. But was it really that easy? Chen Qi closed his eyes and pondered deeply. Without a doubt, for such a significant plan, could the other party truly not do something to me? Keep in mind that each officer of the Sea God Pirate Group was essentially firmly in the grasp of the fate by the group¡¯s Archbishop. Given Snake Father¡¯s poor reputation, if Chen Qi went out alone with him, it was likely that he might make a move against him. Going out with him was not safe¡­ Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts fluttered, and he considered numerous possibilities. After thinking for a while, Chen Qi responded, ¡°Mr. Snake Father, may I take half a day to think it over and respond tonight?¡± Snake Father pressed his palms together, staring as if at a piece of prey, and spoke in a slightly deep tone, ¡°Of course, no problem, Hunter, we give you this time.¡± ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll give it some thought.¡± Chen Qi gently stroked the head of a blue-scaled sea snake: ¡°See you tonight, little snake.¡± Saying this, Chen Qi waved his hand, slammed the door shut, and left the place directly. The moment Chen Qi closed the door, Snake Father clenched his fist. After Chen Qi left, Captain Sea Snake and Snake Father silently looked towards the door. After a moment, Snake Father broke the silence, saying: ¡°Such a rude fellow, doesn¡¯t he know to close the door gently?¡± Captain Sea Snake said with a smile, ¡°Snake Father, he is a very gifted and powerful Hunter. It¡¯s quite normal for him to be wild. For this mission, Snake Father, you¡¯d better show some respect to him¡­¡± ¡°Respect?¡± Snake Father sneered. Captain Sea Snake rubbed his hands: ¡°Snake Father, I¡¯m just suggesting that I always feel that if you anger him, it might turn out badly, and even for our Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s ¡¯initiation ceremony,¡¯ I suggest that you better seek his approval¡­¡± Snake Father scoffed derisively, ¡°Approval? If I needed approval from every subordinate before they joined me, then I absolutely couldn¡¯t have reached my current position¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Captain Sea Snake frowned but said nothing. Snake Father was a senior in the Sea God Pirate Group, ultimately, he was just a junior in charge of patrols, not even qualified to participate in the ¡¯Deep Blue Fire¡¯ grand plan! ¡°Besides, my dear little sea snake really wants to devour him, how could I refuse¡­¡± Snake Father stretched out his finger, his ravenous little sea snake hadn¡¯t actively entwined a human in a long time. ¡°Alas, Snake Father, may the Sea Goddess bless your journey with smooth sailing¡­¡± Captain Sea Snake shook his head and left the place. ¡­ ¡­ Dock, Bedroom. Chen Qi returned to the bedroom, entered the captain¡¯s cabin, and spread out the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s map. Killing intent¡­ Chen Qi carefully recalled the conversation in the captain¡¯s cabin just before. Undoubtedly, he had been targeted by Snake Father, and as one of the few Lamp Keepers on Sea God Island, the other party wouldn¡¯t let him go. Bad news, he had been targeted. Good news, Chen Qi had his eye on him too. Before leaving, Chen Qi had scouted Snake Father¡¯s ship; on board was only Snake Father and another Third-order Transcendent. This power setup was only average at sea. As long as they were at sea, Chen Qi was fully capable of overpowering the two of them. However, he still needed to be cautious¡­ Chen Qi fell into deep thought. After all, he still had too little information now. The target of this operation was Deep Blue Fire, and it was still too dangerous to operate alone. Wait a minute! Chen Qi suddenly remembered a squad in white hunter uniforms. If he could pull them into the group, a mere Snake Father¡¯s transport ship would undoubtedly be easy to capture. This squad wouldn¡¯t easily pass up such a valuable opportunity. They make quite decent tools¡­ Chen Qi thought quietly, folding up the map and walking towards a ship flying a white library banner. ¡­ ¡­ Ship of the White Tower, library meeting room. For most White Tower Hunters, a ship cabin that smelled of books was their favorite resting place. At this moment, the seven Hunters of the White Tower were each busy with their own tasks. Meanwhile, Melanie, holding a whip and dressed in the White Tower navy uniform, curiously asked, ¡°Alor, do you think my outfit gives off that vibe of someone from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom who likes to whip people?¡± As she spoke, Melanie cracked the whip in the air. Glasses Hunter Alor sat at the desk, seriously perusing an economics book: ¡°Captain Melanie, please don¡¯t bother me. After this year¡¯s mission, I still have to pass the Shell Country Royal University¡¯s librarianship exam, and I aim to be a graduate student in economics, so please don¡¯t disturb me! I need to go ashore!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Melanie, holding the whip, looked troubled: ¡°I¡¯m doing this for our team¡¯s future. Trust me, if we could turn that Lamp Keeper¡¯s brother against him, with his job and clean background, we could absolutely infiltrate the Sea God Pirate Group! By then, whether it be the Witch Relics or the Deep Blue Fire, all will be ours! Right? My dear Mechanic Little Mary.¡± White Tower female mechanic Ma Li frowned: ¡°Yes, if we could recruit him, I think our task would be much easier, considering how cautious the Sea God Pirate Group is towards us.¡± But, Sister Melanie, are you really planning to tempt him with that whip-wearing outfit?¡± Melanie smiled: ¡°Of course not, I¡¯m just trying to find someone to experience this feeling with, to have some common ground with them. Anyone here want to be whipped by your big sister?¡± ¡°¡­¡± You just want to whip us, looking for an excuse¡­ White Tower female mechanic Ma Li quickly retreated to the corner, covering her butt: ¡°Sister Melanie, spare my life!¡± ¡°Heh heh! Let sister try this, it¡¯s all for work¡­¡± Melanie, holding the whip, walked over laughing. ¡°Captain Melanie, doing this will only tarnish the reputation of us White Tower Hunters!¡± At that moment, the White Tower female mechanic quickly grabbed the power of knowledge to block. ¡°It¡¯s all for the mission, and besides, it¡¯s just us here, no outsiders¡­¡± Melanie pressed forward step by step, holding the whip, and suddenly lashed out! Smack! Thud! At that moment, along with Melanie¡¯s whipping, a ray of sunlight broke into their library. Who is it? Melanie, who had just whipped Ma Li, turned around to see the ¡¯outsider¡¯ behind her. ¡°¡­¡± Wow, do White Tower Hunters really play this hard? Chen Qi blinked. This guy came suddenly! Melanie sweated a few drops of cold sweat. It¡¯s over, my perfect, calm, supremely gentle, powerful sister image¡­ Melanie tensed up completely. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I can understand that you¡¯re under a lot of academic and mission pressure¡­¡± Chen Qi coughed twice, walked straight to the conference table inside the cabin, and poured himself a cup of tea. Why is this person pouring tea so skillfully? Why does it feel like he¡¯s made this place his home? Melanie put away the whip, her face flushed. This is supposed to be their home, but why does she feel like she wants to leave? After Chen Qi finished his tea, the corners of his mouth curled slightly: ¡°Everyone, I apologize for the urgency of the matter, and I might have been a bit rash.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Melanie asked, curious. ¡°Well, I recently met Snake Father and received some explosive news about the mining location of the Deep Blue Fire¡­¡± Deep Blue Fire!! At that moment, everyone from the White Tower Federation was startled, even the glasses hunter aiming for graduate studies couldn¡¯t help but lift his head. If they could secure the Deep Blue Fire on this mission, it would lower his admission scores by twenty points! Chen Qi took a deep breath, smiled, and said: ¡°How about it, anyone interested in taking over the mining site of the Deep Blue Fire?¡± Mining site¡­ The crowd was momentarily confused. Don¡¯t understand, huh¡­ Chen Qi slapped the table: ¡°Simply put, let¡¯s pull off a big job with me!¡± Chapter 376 - 376 - 257: The Real Monster Chapter 376 ¨C 257: The Real Monster A score? The seven White Tower Hunters looked at Chen Qi with bewildered faces. ¡°This, this isn¡¯t right¡­¡± The glasses hunter Alor put down his book and adjusted his glasses. Just moments ago, they were discussing how to dupe Chen Qi into joining their team. But now, Chen Qi was, like a great pirate, pulling them into his team. Why are these people looking so clueless¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but doubt his idea of bringing them into his crew. Chen Qi leaned forward, resting his hands on the table, and spoke in the tone of a senior officer: ¡°Gentlemen, was I not clear enough in my explanation? Is there anything you don¡¯t understand?¡± The female mechanic from the White Tower, Ma Li, tentatively raised her hand: Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Excuse me, Lamp Keeper sir, what exactly do you mean by ¡¯a big score¡¯?¡± Good question! Melanie praised inwardly. Chen Qi frowned helplessly, walked forward, and lightly traced a line on the map on the long table: ¡°Let me put it simply. As the Lamp Keeper, I was chosen to become the Lighthouse Keeper, and through Snake Father, I¡¯m to go to the island where the treasure of the Deep Blue Fire is buried.¡± ¡°Snake Father¡­¡± Melanie murmured softly. They had always known that the excavation site of the Deep Blue Fire was in the depths of the Sea of Calamity. In such dangerous waters, even food stored in a backpack card would rapidly spoil. Besides, the multitude of natural disasters would undoubtedly cause damage to the equipment on the island. This meant that Sea God Island had to regularly travel to the excavation site of the Deep Blue Fire to deliver supplies. Continue reading at Melanie had long suspected that the Snake Father was the transport ship to the excavation site of the Deep Blue Fire, but she had always lacked direct evidence and the means to track the Snake Father. And now, her brother, whom she had always thought was naive and stubbornly reckless, had answered her questions. Could this man be very courageous? Melanie wondered. Chen Qi looked up and scanned the seven people around him, asking like a teacher: ¡°Understand now?¡± ¡°Understood.¡± They instinctively responded, nodding obediently like students. Immediately following, Chen Qi moved his index finger back onto the map of Sea God Island: ¡°Therefore, once we leave the waters of Sea God Island and reach the unpopulated area, we can make our move, directly seize the Snake Father¡­ Once we have taken over the Snake Father, it means we will have the coordinates of Blue Fire Island. From then on, we can proceed step by step, and whether it¡¯s the Deep Blue Fire or the treasure on board the Snake Father, it will all be ours!¡± ¡°Of course, the specifics still depend on the defenses of the ultimate target island. Even if we can¡¯t take down the island, with the coordinates of Blue Fire Island and the treasure on the Snake Father, we would make a huge profit!¡± ¡°A huge profit!!¡± Chen Qi slapped the table forcefully, like a great pirate announcing the target to his subordinates. Since Shadow Tide Night, the people of the White Tower Hunters had been eager to embark on a new venture. Provoked by Chen Qi, they were even more itching to act. However, they remained cautious at heart. At the end of the day, Chen Qi wasn¡¯t one of their White Tower folk, and moreover, they didn¡¯t understand why Chen Qi knew about Blue Fire Island, nor why he knew their target was the Deep Blue Fire. The glasses hunter Alor adjusted his glasses once more: ¡°Lamp Keeper sir, it¡¯s a very feasible plan, but before that, I¡¯d like to ask, how do you know our objective?¡± Chen Qi said speechlessly: ¡°Your captain Melanie told me, and she also comes to me every day, tempting me with things related to the Deep Blue Fire. Unless I were deaf, I would have no idea of your objective.¡± Everyone turned their eyes towards Melanie. ¡°¡­¡± Melanie coughed twice: ¡°This is part of my plan, but, little Lamp Keeper, you should know that in the waters near Sea God Island, rashly tracking the ships of Sea God Island is a crime punishable by death, so even though we know the destination of the Snake Father, we don¡¯t dare to track them easily.¡± S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi asked: ¡°How fast is your ship?¡± Melanie¡¯s lips curled up: ¡°Much faster than the Snake Father.¡± Chen Qi commanded: ¡°That¡¯s fine then. Melanie, give me a coordination card and a communication card. If they head towards the Sea of Calamity, they will inevitably pass through the waters near the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock. You can prepare in advance and wait for them there.¡± Melanie was a Cardmaker, and a hallmark of Cardmakers was that they had cards for all kinds of functions. Fireball Technique cards, backpack cards, Flower Bird Magic cards, massage cards, Fight the Landlord cards, clown cards, good person cards, bank cards¡­ In short, as a master Cardmaker, Melanie had all sorts of cards! And coordination and Communication Cards were among the most common ones. Chen Qi lightly traced a route with his finger: ¡°When the Snake Father leaves the protection of the Sea God Pirate Group, I will send you the coordinates through the Communication Card. At that moment, we will move out in full force and take over the Snake Father!¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Melanie examined the route Chen Qi had traced closely. She had originally thought that Chen Qi was just acting on a whim, but whether it was his command or the route he had planned, it was all quite professional. It could even be said that it was much more thoroughly thought out than what she as the captain had considered. Was this newbie just pretending? Melanie crossed her arms and nodded: ¡°What¡¯s the plan for Snake Father?¡± ¡°To avoid exposing their whereabouts, based on our speculation, it is very likely that they will act tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Finally, Chen Qi looked towards everyone else. At this moment, they hadn¡¯t recovered from their shock and couldn¡¯t help but let their imaginations run wild. A Third-order Transcendent who had suddenly come forward to command their seven-person team of professionals was certainly beyond their expectations. Chapter 377 - 377 - 257: The Real Monster_2 Chapter 377 ¨C 257: The Real Monster_2 Moreover, Chen Qi¡¯s plan, although seemingly perfect, still concealed numerous dangers, the first being the threat of the Snake Father. Although Chen Qi was a Lamp Keeper, as a novice Transcendent, he was no match for the Snake Father. Once he sent the coordinates, he was very likely to face the threat of the Snake Father. Second, in the seas near the Sea of Calamity and during the nights under the Smiling Moon, there would be severe signal interference¡­ That is to say, even with a communication card and a locator card, they could not arrive immediately. This was an extremely dangerous action¡­ Of course, the most endangered person was only one, not the White Tower Hunters, but Chen Qi aboard the Snake Father. Yes, the truly dangerous person was Chen Qi right in front of them! Melanie and the others stopped their busy thoughts, and they seemed to finally understand why Chen Qi had come to find the White Tower Hunters? Why was he so anxious? Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð This was his way of pleading for help¡­ Melanie couldn¡¯t help but make assumptions. However, she also greatly admired Chen Qi¡¯s courage. A freshly promoted Transcendent, daring to attack Snake Father, a veteran of Sea God Island, required tremendous courage. People looked at each other and nodded. As the captain, Melanie also walked up to Chen Qi and placed her right hand on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder: ¡°Courageous! Lamp Keeper, rest assured, we will definitely protect you on this journey!¡± Protection, had these people misunderstood something¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but show a speechless expression. However, regardless, the goal of the White Tower Hunters was aligned with his. ¡°Pleasant cooperation, and by the way, the tea tastes quite nice~¡± After discussing, Chen Qi waved his hand and left the library. ¡­ ¡­ The next day, Sea God Island, early morning A heavy fog and dark clouds made the entire Sea God Island dreary and gloomy, as if a massive storm was about to occur. And on the broken path, cold light sprinkled down, the pirates looked gloomy, and paired with their scarred bodies and the blood-stained weapons in their hands, they appeared exceptionally sinister. After instructing the first mate Water Elf No.3, Chen Qi then headed to the tavern to buy a cup of honey wine, afterwards to the restaurant to buy a smoked meat burger, and then to the big white dove to buy a new newspaper. Finally, Chen Qi spent 200 Contribution Points to purchase two ¡¯Lamp Dice Phase¡¯ divination coins. This was one of the few good things he got from touring the bar¡¯s exchange store. The divination coins, featuring a gambler¡¯s head on one side and dice on the other, were items used for divination. However, the use of these coins had very strict conditions; aside from those who were not in the Lamp Phase, the probability of accurately using these coins reduced dramatically. Moreover, divination was just divination, this regular Lamp Dice Phase item only had an 80% accuracy rate, and it would not provide specific answers, only some vague judgments¡­ Beyond that, it could not divine major events, nor things unrelated to oneself¡­ All in all, it was a very limited item. Chen Qi fiddled with the coin in his hands while holding the newspaper in one hand and reading about various news from the Witch Sea. Recently, the Witch Sea was bursting with news, from the Shadow Tide Night to B-grade cracks appearing in various places; the situation in the entire Witch Sea was extremely dangerous. Of course, the news most abundant on Sea God Island still involved Bonfire Energy Company, the navy, and the Sea God Pirate Group. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bonfire Energy Company and the navy had consecutively destroyed dozens of ships from the Sea God Pirate Group¡­ Chen Qi was secretly surprised, speculating internally. It seemed that Bonfire Energy Company also knew that the Sea God Pirate Group had an island within the Sea of Calamity where they could mine Deep Blue Fire. And in order to find this island, on the path from Sea God Island to the Sea of Calamity, the navy and Sea God Island set up a lot of patrol boats. Indeed, the Witch Sea after the Smiling Moon wasn¡¯t peaceful¡­ Unknowingly, Chen Qi had already walked to the dock. And opposite him was the sea-green Snake Father, against the grim backdrop of dark clouds, the entire Snake Father appeared even more menacing. And on the deck, a pirate from the Snake Father coldly said to Chen Qi: ¡°Come aboard, the ship is about to depart.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Chen Qi pinched the divination coin between his fingers, silently praying: ¡°Great God of Fortune, God of the twenty-sided dice, please grant your servant favor and answer me, is my upcoming sea voyage good or bad?¡± As he spoke, Chen Qi gently flicked the divination coin into the air. At that moment, a special notification appeared before his eyes. [You have triggered the Lamp Principle, increasing the accuracy of your divination.] The Lamp Principle, such a phenomenon existed¡­ Chen Qi silently looked towards the result on the coin. The gambler¡¯s head, the result was good on the face¡­ Good news! At that moment, a notification popped up before Chen Qi. [You have triggered the Lamp Principle, and amidst the grey mist, a fist from the darkness struck, hitting your abdomen hard¡­] Chen Qi involuntarily closed his eyes, experiencing the mental imagery. In that instant, he seemed to see himself being punched and thrown into the deep sea, bloodied and causing huge waves in a terrifying scene¡­ ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Qi opened his eyes, regaining consciousness. Was I hit? Why? That shouldn¡¯t be, the result was good, so why was I hit, and why was it a brutal beating that caused serious injury¡­ Chen Qi fell into a dilemma. Explore stories on And the predictive imagery in his mind was too vague; he couldn¡¯t guess who beat him based on the imagery. Could it be that I will fall into a fierce battle with the Snake Father¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, silently looking up at the deck above, gazing at Snake Father. Chapter 378 - 378 - 257: The Real Monster_3 Chapter 378 ¨C 257: The Real Monster_3 Indeed, from the perspective of the spiritual power field, Chen Qi believed that defeating the Snake Father at sea was not a big problem at all. Not to mention, the Snake Father¡¯s main attack methods, many dangerous sea snakes, were completely ineffective against him. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the deck, Snake Father coldly said: ¡°It¡¯s time to come up, Lamp Keeper. Divination is just divination, after all; it can¡¯t change your fate¡­¡± At that moment, the Snake Father made no attempt to disguise its horrifying, dark green pupils. ¡°Fine.¡± Chen Qi climbed up the ship¡¯s ladder and boarded the Snake Father. After he boarded, the Snake Father immediately started the engine, speeding towards the Sea of Calamity at maximum velocity. And Chen Qi was ushered into the VIP room, sharing the space with six Second-tier Hunters. The VIP room¡¯s decor was not complicated, to put it simply, there was a long table and ten seats by the window. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Chen Qi sat by the window, watching the distant scenery. Unbeknownst to him, the nearly hundred-meter-tall Lighthouse of the Sea God Island gradually disappeared from his field of view, surrounded by a vast expanse of white, misty sea. Along the way, the entire ship was eerily quiet. For the entire four-hour journey, no one spoke a word. It¡¯s about time¡­ Chen Qi estimated the distance and stealthily took out a card, sending out the coordinates. White Tower Hunters, now it¡¯s your turn to perform¡­ Chen Qi put the card away. At that moment, a frail-looking Hunter finally broke the silence, muttering softly: ¡°Everyone, after we¡¯ve set out this time, is it possible we might never return¡­?¡± There was silence from the others, with only a few murmured ¡¯hmms¡¯ in response. Chen Qi curiously looked at the others. Apart from him, these six Hunters seemed to be ¡¯workers¡¯ forcibly recruited by the Snake Father. Just then, the long-awaited Snake Father finally entered the VIP room. He spoke quietly to Chen Qi: ¡°Lamp Keeper, come with me. I have a private matter that requires your assistance.¡± Finally, here it comes! That¡¯s good! At this moment, Chen Qi could confirm that on this ship, there were only three Third-order Transcendents: ¡°Hmm¡ª¡± Chen Qi followed the other to a room at the bottom of the cabin, an incredibly sealed room that, despite having been cleaned, still reeked heavily of blood. The moment he stepped into the room, Chen Qi felt an overwhelming and murderous spiritual power behind him! In front of him, on the wall, a shadow grew larger, revealing a huge snake head with an increasingly robust body. Creak, creak, in just an instant, Snake Father¡¯s body swelled to two meters tall, and beneath his cloak, his flesh was covered in snake scales, not belonging to a human. Cup Technique. Serpentine Embodiment! ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m not a monster¡­¡± The Snake Father exhaled a breath and said coldly: ¡°Lamp Keeper, your abilities are not bad, but no outsiders are allowed in any important position on Sea God Island, therefore, in the name of the Sea Goddess, I shall bestow upon you a mark, the mark of the snake¡­¡± With that, Snake Father took out a scalpel and a sticky, tentacle-like little creature. Experience tales at This was a heart-eating Sea Touch, soaked in Black Whale Blood, processed so that once implanted, Snake Father could easily burst Chen Qi¡¯s heart with a technique! At that time, Chen Qi, being a Third-order Transcendent, would become a loyal subordinate of his, the Snake Father. Within the Sea God pirates, High-order Transcendents controlled their subordinates through special parasitic Sea Beasts, and this was their ¡¯initiation ceremony.¡¯ Snake Father couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Of course, Lamp Keeper, my ceremony is much more cruel than the usual ones. You see, I adhere to nature; I don¡¯t like using anesthesia! I believe that only through pain can people truly feel the grace of the Sea Goddess!¡± Chen Qi turned his head, twisted his neck, and warmed up his fist: ¡°You talk too much! Old mister!¡± ¡°Lack of manners.¡± Snake Father¡¯s muscles bulged as he clenched his fist. Boom! Chen Qi flashed in front of Snake Father in an instant, launching a punch. ¡°Not enough, not enough! That punch is too weak!¡± Snake Father blocked with both hands, taking the hit head on. The next second, Snake Father¡¯s pupils dilated with shock, as behind Chen Qi, more and more giant tentacles took form, poised to whip¡­ In this cramped and dim room, the shadows of the sturdy tentacles reflected on the wall. In the face of these enormous tentacles, the shadow of the Snake Father appeared minuscule. ¡°Monster¡­¡± The serpentine-embodied Snake Father widened his eyes in terror. Bang!!! Chapter 379 - 379 - 258: Blade Release Reopened! One-on-One Against Cup Release Old Monster! Chapter 379 ¨C 258: Blade Release Reopened! One-on-One Against Cup Release Old Monster! ¡°` Boom! The lashing of six tentacles struck hard against the body of Snake Father. Snap! Without hesitation, Snake Father bellowed fiercely, ¡°Bursting Energy!!¡± Terrifying power erupted from Snake Father¡¯s arms, transforming into a visible green shockwave that repelled Chen Qi right in front of him. In that cramped room, the two faced off for a moment. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, sounds of support came from behind Snake Father. ¡°Snake Father, do you need help?¡± Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°Snake Father, you can¡¯t suppress a Lamp Keeper of the day, can you?¡± Confident and mocking voices came from a distance, clearly those of the other two Third Rank Transcendents on the ship. Those two guys want to snatch my prey¡­ Snake Father¡¯s pupils shrank: ¡°Scram! This is my ritual; we¡¯re about to pass through the waters governed by Seal No.3 Mobile Dock, you two stay on deck! If we get targeted by Seal No.3, you two are dead!¡± Snake Father¡¯s eyes turned blood-red, having activated his snake body avatar, filled with boundless strength. Moreover, the most crucial point was, involving the other Third Rank Transcendents meant they would have to share Chen Qi¡¯s reward equally. A duel? Chen Qi had never imagined it. That Snake Father would actually want to duel him. In reality, Chen Qi had already made an escape plan, by shattering the outer hull of the ship and then jumping into the sea. Once in the ocean, relying on his water elf and sea walking, as well as attracting sea beasts, it could be said that even five Third Rank Transcended, would have a hard time catching him in the sea. The sea realm is mine! Precisely because of this, Chen Qi was so confident, but he never expected that Snake Father before him would be even more confident. Upon Snake Father¡¯s roar, the other two prudently left. And at this moment, both Snake Father and Chen Qi activated their respective killer moves. Crack! Crack! A dark Tide Coat spread over Chen Qi¡¯s body. Shadow Touch, activate! And behind him, as if his back was forcibly split open, emerged a terrifying scene¡ªsix other thick and agile tentacles burst forth from his back, like limbs of a Shadow Tide monster! These dark tentacles gently swayed in the air, each one seemingly infused with its own life and will, coiling like serpents or extending like whips¡ª ¡°Hu¡­¡± Chen Qi exhaled a breath of energy. Although he didn¡¯t get the attribute bonuses of the night, fortunately, he had practiced the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique, which had already enhanced his body strength compared to the Shadow Tide Night. Now, enduring ten Shadow Touches posed no issue in maintaining the battle. ¡°This figure, tentacle-type flesh implants, I see¡­¡± Snake Father was taken aback for a moment, but the next second, he still revealed a ferocious grin. Even with flesh implants, so what? In the end, the opponent was just a newly advanced Third Rank Transcendent. Stay tuned to And even if, by chance, Chen Qi managed to defeat him, the Snake Father was filled with his brothers, and in the end, Chen Qi would still be his captive. On the contrary, Snake Father was even more delighted; this piece of flesh implant was extraordinary just by its aura. ¡°Sssluurp~¡± Snake Father licked the surgery knife in his hand, which was laced with snake poison, and arrogantly laughed: ¡°Kid, you¡¯ve just advanced to Third Rank, you don¡¯t know the gap between Third Rankers is a chasm!¡± ¡°And kid, do you know? A true Cup-shaped Transcendent never relies on equipment, our very flesh is an insurmountable wall of blood and muscles!¡± Boom! In the next instant, Snake Father¡¯s form expanded once more, so much so that the cloak on his body was shattered by those enormous muscles. Those huge muscles covered with snake scales were utterly intimidating. Third Rank Cup-shaped professionals, Beastification, obtained an enlightened beast nature, combined with flesh surgery, can result in three to fivefold transformations of physique and strength! Chen Qi kept a deadpan expression, and then, the tentacles behind him gently bent to hand him the long sword. Bang! In the next instant, Snake Father transformed into a swift green blur. That mighty body created a shockwave in the air, and in a breath¡¯s time, he was before Chen Qi. Snake Father looked down upon Chen Qi with mockery, how could a newly advanced Third Rank Transcendent compete with one such as him who had undergone an ¡¯evolutionary transformation¡¯? Swoosh! Snake Poison Fist! A faint image of a green snake appeared on Snake Father¡¯s right fist; a hit would probably blast open the target like tofu in an instant. However, to Chen Qi, who had activated Super Sensation, the moment seemed slow as a snail, even carrying a hint of taunt against Snake Father in his eyes. ¡°You¡­¡± The next moment, Chen Qi¡¯s right hand violently twisted, positioning his long sword across his chest to block the punch. But at that instant, a slight smile curled the corners of Snake Father¡¯s mouth. Kid, this is experience! Snake Style Boxing Second Stage, Curved Moon Fury! This punch was fueled with a hundred percent of his strength! You could see, Snake Father¡¯s initially fierce punch, swift as a whip, bent dramatically, bypassed the horizontal sword, and aimed straight for Chen Qi¡¯s jaw. Boom! The next moment, a loud sonic boom echoed, deafening, shattering the glass one after another on the ship in a short span of time. However, contrary to Snake Father¡¯s expectation, his full-powered punch was unexpectedly blocked by two Shadow Touches. ¡°` Chapter 380 - 380 - 258 Blade Release Reopens! One-on-One with a Cup Release Old Monster!_2 Chapter 380 ¨C 258 Blade Release Reopens! One-on-One with a Cup Release Old Monster!_2 A decent battle strategy¡­ Chen Qi coldly manipulated the Shadow Touch, Unfortunately, Chen Qi understood the Snake-man all too well, as it was inherently a profession skilled in underhand tactics. The greatest feature of the Snake-body Incarnation was its ability to contort its body at will, making way for an array of unimaginable attacks. The burning Shadow Touch entwined around the right fist of Snake Father¡ª After making his move, Snake Father¡¯s body would fall into temporary weakness. ¡°Now, it¡¯s my turn!¡± Snap! Snap! Snap! Chen Qi made no superfluous movements and immediately struck a Draw Sword Slash pose. Black Qi Power waves swirled around the blade, emitting waves of roaring sounds, as if a massive black tsunami was imminent. And the four tendrils behind Chen Qi fiercely lashed out! Snap! Snap! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Snake Father suddenly withdrew both arms, assuming a defensive stance. The tendrils roared and whipped out with terrifying forces, each lash was as formidable as a punch from a Third Rank Blade Phase Transcendent. Snake Father wanted to continue blocking, but the next moment, he felt his entire body dominated by dual sensations. Chen Qi¡¯s lashings were no ordinary ones; these were the entwining lashes of the tendrils, delivering not only pain but also a bizarre, pleasurable sensation! Pain intertwined with pleasure! Snake Father couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°How is this possible!¡± ¡°A regular Third Rank Transcendent managing to perfectly wield such powerful taboo equipment.¡± In an instant, Snake Father felt an intense crisis, assured of the vast gap between him and Chen Qi. And more critically, Chen Qi, who was unleashing the tendril lashes, hadn¡¯t moved from his Draw Sword Slash stance. The next second¡ª The six additional tendrils behind Chen Qi viciously lashed, forcibly smashing Snake Father¡¯s massive body into mid-air. The perfect wooden post¡ª Boom! Draw Sword. Black Wave Slash. Cutting All! Chen Qi fiercely swung his sword, slicing through the air in front of him, and in an instant, a black Qi Power tsunami surged¡ª In a flash, a spark struck! Snake Father¡¯s scales, tougher than steel, were forcibly severed, spurting fresh blood! His entire body also shook violently under the overwhelming Qi Power! The Meat Cutting Bone Breaking skill, combined with Black Wave Slash, this strike could be regarded as the strongest blow under Chen Qi¡¯s Blade Release. Under the impact of the Black Wave Slash, Snake Father struck the steel wall behind him, the entire wall harshly shattered by the immense force. ¡°Ha, ha, ha¡ª¡± Snake Father¡¯s eyes bloodshot, he kicked out, sending Chen Qi flying back as he was about to strike again. Massive amounts of blood trickled from his chest. Had it been an ordinary Transcendent, like Captain Sea Snake, they might have been cleaved in two after this strike. Had it not been for his flesh surgery, which enhanced his physique to an astonishing two hundred points, coupled with the protection of his scales, his heart would have been split in two. Previously, Snake Father was exceedingly arrogant. After the emergence of the Crack Tide, too many Third Rank Transcendents with weak basics emerged. Thus, in Snake Father¡¯s eyes, Chen Qi was among them. However, this strike thoroughly awakened him. Discover exclusive content at The Transcendent before him was no less formidable than he! ¡°This is no newly promoted Third Rank; this is a monster! A complete monster!¡± And in that instant, Snake Father felt a threat to his life, a desire to evolve, mingling emotions together to form a thick desire of the Cup, which made his body without any more limitations¡ª ¡°But that¡¯s it!¡± ¡°Boy, regret it! Regret disobeying my command; now, you¡¯ve lost the qualification to be my slave!!¡± At that moment, Snake Father drew his blood-stained body from the dented steel wall, no longer holding back: ¡°Cup Release. Big Python Wrapping!¡± Boom! In an instant, Snake Father¡¯s body swelled again, revealing bulging bronze muscles that resembled numerous giant pythons, seemingly ready to devour anything in proximity. In that instant, Qi Power entwined around Snake Father¡¯s back, transforming him into a hundred-meter giant snake. This was the power of Cup Release! ¡°Boy, experience this! The real moves of this world! ¡°Release. Big Python Wrapping. Python God Fist!¡± Snake Father no longer stuck to mere technique; his right hand, bound by countless pythons, burst forth with numerous white vapors, hammering a punch toward Chen Qi. He intended to smash his opponent purely with raw power! As if hundred pythons charged at Chen Qi. Release¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate to position his long sword across his chest. This was his first time to withstand a Release from a Third Rank Transcendent! And a Cup Seer¡¯s Release could double his strength, physique, for a short period! ¡°Blade Release. Sacrifice My Flesh¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured, his body entwined with silver-white Steel Qi. Clang! S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Both erupted in an instant! A massive airflow burst! Boom! Faced with this tremendous force, Chen Qi was brutally pushed back five steps, hitting the steel wall; thankfully, his tendrils protected him from much of the impact. But still, this Release from Snake Father, born of his life¡¯s will, was too powerful¡ª The reverberations of the power seeped into Chen Qi¡¯s organs, with countless sharp blades stabbing randomly between them. Had it not been for Chen Qi mastering Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique, combined with Steel Qi, and the power absorption from Sacrifice My Flesh, this strike could have caused him permanent internal injuries. Chapter 381 - 381 - 258: Blade Release Reopens! One-on-One with a Cup Release Old Monster!_3 Chapter 381 ¨C 258: Blade Release Reopens! One-on-One with a Cup Release Old Monster!_3 At this moment, a large amount of air was swirling around this small room. ¡°How can this be! How can this be, you can actually block that strike!¡± ¡°Damn it, you just advanced to Third Rank, and you can already release? And it¡¯s a fucking Blade Release!¡± At this moment, the emotionally shattered Snake Father couldn¡¯t help but curse out loud, he now had to doubt that the information Captain Sea Snake told him, that Chen Qi had just been promoted, was fake! The information was fake! ¡°It¡¯s my turn¡ª¡± ¡°Break Bones!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s bloodied mouth corners curled up, and his feet pounded into the ground like a pile driver. Then, he gripped the handle of Meat Cutting Bone Breaking tightly¡ª The greater the damage, the stronger the retaliation from Break Bones would be! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Whoosh! Whoosh! Along with the thumping of his heart! Red, raging Qi Power was entwining Chen Qi¡¯s body like countless blades. Boom! Chen Qi¡¯s muscles moved, and he swung the blade, unleashing this furious strike. Accompanied by the thunderous noise! The red giant Qi Power blade overpowered Snake Father, tearing through the serpentine muscles on his body, tearing through the scales, tearing through those bones, tearing through the tough bones beneath the skin!! Snake Father couldn¡¯t believe it, after opening his Cup Release, his doubled physique was actually unable to withstand this strike. The massive red Qi wave gradually settled, and behind Snake Father, there was a terrifying ravine twenty meters long carved out by the blade. Snap! Snake Father¡¯s physique gave out, his eyes went dim, his legs trembled, and he knelt down. ¡°How can this be, you actually¡­¡± In the clash of releases, he had actually lost. Huff¡ª Chen Qi gasped for breath and said, ¡°How about that? Feels good, doesn¡¯t it? Aren¡¯t you going to call for your companions?¡± Snake Father, entirely drained, could only lower his head and say with his last bit of strength: ¡°Save me, save me, someone, save me¡­¡± Then, with a thud, his body broke apart violently, and he collapsed on the ground, closing his eyes for good. ¡°Huff, I won¡­¡± Chen Qi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and took a deep breath. Snake Father had been defeated, defeated by his hand! Moreover, Snake Father was not like Mad Shark, who did not control release and was obsessed with Black Whale Blood, a frail Third Rank. He did not rely on the help of others, but truly defeated a Third Rank who mastered release! He achieved the feat of defeating a Third Rank on his own. This also meant that Chen Qi¡¯s strength had finally entered the ranks of the powerful. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi gasped deeply, standing over the smoking ravine, silently waiting for the arrival of the other two enemies. However, Chen Qi¡¯s strength was now overdrawn, facing another Third Rank Transcendent, he no longer had the surplus strength to counterattack. However, the other two Third Rank did not arrive, on the contrary, as he calmed down, Chen Qi could hear the sounds of cannonballs being loaded and the angry curses of the crew throughout the ship. Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound of the cannonballs kept coming, and the entire ship was shaking. The Snake Father was under attack from other ships. The other two Third Rank were also on deck, embroiled in fierce combat. Find your next read at As for the other Second Rank Transcendent pirates, when they saw the ravine on the ground from Blade Release, they immediately gave up the idea of assistance. Right on time, White Tower Hunters¡­ Chen Qi smiled. The White Tower Hunters were indeed a professional team. Then, Chen Qi adjusted his breathing and took out his Communication Card to contact the White Tower Hunters. The Communication Card had changed. Chen Qi glanced at the Communication Card, which had a new message from Melanie: ¡°The plan has changed, Lamp Keeper, please be careful!¡± This message must have been sent during his battle with Snake Father. ¡°???¡± What does that mean? Chen Qi stepped out of this narrow room and looked out the window. In the distance, on the waves, the White Tower Hunters¡¯ ships were continuously bombarding the Snake Father, trying to shatter the Snake Father¡¯s strong Defense Barrier. Weren¡¯t things going smoothly with the plan¡­ Chen Qi blinked, puzzled. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 382 - 382 - 259: Sneak Attack, No Martial Ethics! Chapter 382 ¨C 259: Sneak Attack, No Martial Ethics! Above the gray, vast sea, three massive ships stood off against each other like behemoths, the sea wind howled, whipping up towering waves. No, to be exact, two were behemoth-like warships, and one resembled a husky ship. On one side was the White Tower Hunter, commanded by Melanie, a standout among the White Tower Hunters and a genius cardmaker! And the high-speed Ghost Ship, now helmed by the exceptionally perceptive Water Elf No. 3 among the Water Elves. For convenience in operation, Chen Qi had specifically instructed the Deputy Captain, Water Elf No. 3, to steer the ship following the White Tower Hunter, and so far, Water Elf No. 3 had accomplished the task exceedingly well, truly a handcrafted pet at its peak. On the other side was the Snake Father, captained by the life-loving, vibrant Beastification, Snake Father, who longed to ascend to the heavens! Its hull was covered in dark translucent scale-like armor, creating an absolute Defense Barrier between the Snake Father and the White Tower Hunter. Both the White Tower Hunter and the Snake Father were upgraded warships, possessing formidable combat capabilities on the sea. The main gun of the White Tower Hunter was slowly adjusted, aimed at the Snake Father. The main gun, named the Spiritual Power Cannon, was a powerful weapon that required the Spiritual Power of a Transcendent to operate. With a heavy injection of Spiritual Power, the magic runes on the barrel shone with dazzling white light, then at the muzzle, a massive amount of white energy gathered! Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Fire! Spiritual Power Strike! Accompanied by a thunderous cannon sound, a beam of Spiritual Power laser struck hard on the barrier. The Defense Barrier, having borne the intense bombardment from the White Tower battle ship, displayed numerous cracks, and the Snake Father was forcefully pushed a hundred meters across the sea. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Snake Father also struck back fiercely when the opportunity arose, disengaging the barrier and opening fire! Meanwhile, the pirates on the deck also drew their own weapons, firing at the White Tower Hunter. For a moment, the sea area between the two warships was completely covered by cannon fire, with explosions thundering ceaselessly. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The Defense Barrier of the Snake Father was high-end, even with the White Tower¡¯s full firepower, it was momentarily unable to take down the ship¡­ Chen Qi touched his somewhat deafened ears, then glanced again at the Communication Card. At that moment, the Communication Card brought new messages: ¡°Hold on! Reinforcements are almost here!¡± ¡°Hold on¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head and checked again the message previously sent by Melanie from the White Tower Hunter. ¡°The plan has changed, Lamp Keeper, please be careful!¡± Was Melanie worried that I¡¯d get killed? Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Indeed, in Melanie¡¯s eyes, his strength was probably just that of a newly advanced Transcendent. Simply put, in Melanie¡¯s eyes, he was just a little brother. So, Melanie was telling him to be careful, to hang on¡­ But what did the previous change in plans mean? Chen Qi shook his head, now understanding only that the White Tower Hunter had run into some minor troubles. But now, Chen Qi didn¡¯t have the strength to deal with these troubles. It hurts¡ª Chen Qi took out the last potion given to him by the Flower Witch from his backpack card and gulped it down. [Your severely damaged body begins to heal slowly¡­] Snake Father¡¯s combat strength was not weak, even with the triple enhancement of Steel Qi, Ember Touch, and Sacrifice My Flesh, enduring a shot from Cup Release had still caused substantial damage to Chen Qi. I need to rest¡­ Chen Qi momentarily lowered his guard and returned to the room he had just left. Now, the other two Third Rank were held back by the White Tower Hunter, and Second Rank pirates dared not step into this place easily. Now was a perfect time to collect the spoils of war. At that moment, several sea snakes gently glided past his toes¡ª These sea snakes had not offered any assistance during the battle with Snake Father. Chen Qi squatted by the corpse of Snake Father, picking up a snake-shaped backpack card. ¡°Open!¡± Chen Qi gently shook the backpack card, and a plethora of items clanged out. Surprisingly, Snake Father¡¯s backpack card did not contain a wealth of money, only ten standard Gold Coins, which amounted to one hundred thousand shells. Besides that, there were cloaks covering the whole body, Poison Potion, Enhancing Potion, skill cards, maps¡­ There was nothing particularly impressive¡­ Chen Qi frowned. As an old Third Rank Transcendent, Snake Father had less than he had imagined. Your next chapter awaits on However, soon, a skill card with a floral back caught Chen Qi¡¯s attention. And on the front of the card, a large snake covered with blood-red roses seemed alive within the card, ready to emerge at any moment and devour someone. From the information emanating from the card, it was very likely a B Grade Rift-dropped attack skill card. ¡°This old codger, still has a legendary skill card with floral traits?¡± Chen Qi pinched the card between his index finger and thumb, checking the information. [Whipping and Entwining of Death Lv1: Aspect: Flower, Void Description: With whipping and entwining, let them experience what pain is. Learning conditions: Possess ¡°tentacles,¡± ¡°tail,¡± ¡°whip,¡± ¡°vine,¡± or similar weapons or bodily organs, and have a minor understanding of Flower Aspect or Void Aspect, physical constitution 30, and possess Third Rank spiritual power origin. Effect: Rapidly forms entwining, whipping, causing tremendous damage to the enemies whipped or entwined and producing a large amount of Poison of Death, which significantly reduces the attacked person¡¯s physical attributes and causes immense pain.] From a B Grade Rift, a high-grade Whipping and Entwining card! Chapter 383 - 383 - 259: Sneak Attack, No Martial Ethics!_2 Chapter 383 ¨C 259: Sneak Attack, No Martial Ethics!_2 Chen Qi instantly transformed his dismay into surprise! Within the Snake Father backpack card, the only B-rank rift, a legendary skill card, perfectly suited him! Chen Qi never expected this. As it is known, his strongest equipment now was the standard tentacle type. And, as Snake Father was the incarnation of a serpent body, his limbs were naturally ¡¯whips,¡¯ but unfortunately, he himself was unable to study this skill card because he lacked the insight of ¡¯flower phase¡¯ and ¡¯void¡¯ needed for the skill card. Because of this, Snake Father could only keep this powerful skill card in hand. Chen Qi¡¯s lips curled up involuntarily, although he was not an enchanting demon of the flower phase, he possessed the insight of the flower phase. Previously, the Illusion Dream Potion Fen had made for him had allowed Chen Qi to surpass the Occupation Card itself and gain a small amount of flower phase insight. ¡°Digest¡­¡± Chen Qi did not hesitate, silently reciting in his heart. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Soon, at his fingertips, the card transformed into rose petals and gently disappeared. In an instant, a warm current rose from the bottom of his heart and flowed through his limbs, as if countless masters of whipping were imparting their experience in his mind. Quickly, Chen Qi could feel that he had proficiently mastered the tentacles¡¯ entwining, whipping, stabbing, and during the attack process, concentrating Poison of Death to deliver a heavy blow to the enemy. An impressively powerful skill¡­ Chen Qi flexed his muscles; because he had previously mastered Love¡¯s Whip, mastering this skill card was unexpectedly smooth. Chen Qi checked the panel. [Death¡¯s Whip and Entwining Lv1 can consume 4000 inspiration points to upgrade, upgrade?] Upgrade! Chen Qi did not hesitate; his 34,100 inspiration points instantly dropped to 30,100. [Your Death¡¯s Whip and Entwining Lv1 has risen to Lv2, power increased, attack gained additional effects, ¡¯Love¡¯s Whip¡¯, your whipping and entwining will cause a paralyzing effect on the attacked and produce a pleasure effect. Description: Pleasure! Pleasure! Whip to your heart¡¯s content!] After reviewing, Chen Qi saw that at Lv2, it produced a pleasure effect? And normal effect was to produce pain. What¡¯s this pain and pleasure? Chen Qi was speechless, but understandable for a flower phase skill card. Although the pleasure effect was not very significant, there was no doubt, the increased base power was substantial. Chen Qi stood up, his target unconsciously aimed at the steel wall in the room, then, the tentacles behind him twisted, accumulating power¡ª Bang! In an instant, five Shadow Touches shot out like arrows released from a bow, violently colliding against the steel wall. Boom! The sound of an explosion echoed! This leisurely strike created five large indented holes in the hard steel wall, emanating scorching hot smoke. Undoubtedly, this was an extremely powerful skill card, with this skill card, his Ember Touch¡¯s Shadow Touch normal attack¡¯s power had doubled at least! ¡°Huh, Tide Coat retract¡­¡± Chen Qi silently recited in his mind. His physique was only at 90 points, still not reaching the required 100 points to equip Ember Touch, combined with the recent severe injury, Chen Qi now lacked the extra strength to continue maintaining the Shadow Touch. Whish¡­ The massive tentacles on Chen Qi¡¯s back instantly turned into dark tide water, then violently converged in front of Chen Qi¡¯s chest, turning into deep dark flames. Chen Qi reached out, gripping this dark flame, taking it away. ¡°Whew, much better¡­¡± Chen Qi remarked; with his current physique, maintaining the Shadow Touch was still too difficult. Chen Qi lowered his head, continuing to go through Snake Father¡¯s items. [Dragon Blood Medicine Type Three Phase: Cup Usage conditions: Possess Third Rank spiritual power origin and a physique above 80 points, not exceeding 200 points. After consumption: Increases physique, strength, and temporarily enhances healing power.] Dragon Blood Potion! He still had this stuff¡­ Chen Qi inwardly rejoiced; this potion required the essence of a dragon¡¯s blood to make. A dragon¡¯s body was full of treasures. As a Cup Phase Potion, the effects were also extremely simple and brutal. Chen Qi opened the potion and downed it in one gulp. As the Dragon Blood Potion slid down his throat, a hot and violent power instantly erupted within him, like a volcanic eruption, similar to a surging river. Chen Qi¡¯s body involuntarily trembled for a moment, under his skin it seemed as though countless tiny dragon shadows were roaming, every inch of muscle absorbing this strong power. [After consuming Dragon Blood Potion, your physique increased by 8 points, strength by 8 points, current physique 98 points, strength 76 points!] ¡°Awesome¡ª¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but shout, after ascending to Third Rank, digesting a Dragon Blood Potion was just a momentary affair. Besides this, there was another piece of Snake Father¡¯s cloak equipment. [Snake Cloak: Phase: Flower, Void Discover hidden content at Wearing condition: None Function: Upon wearing this equipment, one can conceal part of their spiritual power and prevent others from probing. However, this equipment was unremarkable and could only act as part of the spoils of war. Following that, Chen Qi swept through the other possessions of Snake Father, which were Cup Phase Potion that strengthened the body and some sedatives. Just in time, I am now short of medicines¡­ Chen Qi collected them, then got up and stretched his limbs. ¡°Nice harvest!¡± Chen Qi regulated his breathing, stretched again, and once more surveyed the situation aboard the Snake Father. At that moment, the cannon fire from the White Tower Hunter had gradually subsided. ¡°Did we win the White Tower Hunter?¡± Chen Qi walked out of the narrow, dark room, along the corridor by the windows of the ship, and looked outside. At this moment, the White Tower Hunter had stopped its attack, with muzzle smoke still rising. However, there was no movement from the White Tower itself. ¡°Wait¡ª¡± Chen Qi vaguely sensed something was amiss. The other two Third Rank individuals, who should have caused a big commotion, seemed to have vanished. There should have been the roaring sounds of battle, the shaking from cannon fire, but the ship was unexpectedly quiet. So quiet that one could hear the sound of the waves and even his own heartbeat. It was eerily silent, as if the struggle with Snake Father had already concluded. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Qi¡¯s heartbeat involuntarily quickened; all of this was too abnormal. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He took a few steps forward and on the ground, he saw pirates who had been knocked out. It must be Melanie who took care of the others¡­ Chen Qi thought secretly, stopping in his tracks. In an instant, he sensed a presence behind him. This wasn¡¯t a probe of spiritual power or any sound, just an intuition, the dangerous intuition of a Lamp Seer¡­ Chen Qi turned his head and looked again toward the distant White Tower Hunter. At this moment, as the White Tower approached, he finally saw Melanie waving from the ship, and a small boat beneath the White Tower, an old steamboat¡­ ¡­ ¡­ On the distant White Tower Hunter. Melanie stood at the bow, lowered her telescope, and frowned: ¡°In my opinion, Lamp Keeper isn¡¯t the type who only has courage. It seems he has survived from Snake Father¡¯s clutches!¡± In Melanie¡¯s view, Chen Qi was just a weaker little brother, no match for Snake Father. The other six hunters of White Tower leaned on the ship, also looking worried. Glasses Hunter adjusted his glasses: ¡°Captain, because we encountered her, we were late. Even if Mr. Lamp Keeper has survived, he has likely been left with psychological scars under the torment of Snake Father.¡± Melanie said helplessly: ¡°Psychological scars? Can¡¯t be helped, who told him to face Snake Father? That guy really likes making people experience the feeling of suffocation.¡± White Tower Mechanic Ma Li then said: ¡°Captain, can your junior sister really rescue our Lamp Keeper friend alone on the Snake Father? Is her strength really enough?¡± Upon hearing this, Melanie¡¯s expression became serious: ¡°Of course, even though I really dislike that country bumpkin, robotic guy, as long as she reached the ship three minutes later and the Lamp Keeper is alive, she will definitely do her utmost to rescue him from the clutches of Snake Father!¡± ¡°Look! Snake Father has been hit!¡± Melanie sensed the aura of battle, quickly grabbed her telescope, and looked toward the window in the middle of the distant ship¡ª Boom! In the dark corridor, Chen Qi, relying on his Lamp Seer¡¯s intuition, suddenly turned his head¡ª And the moment he turned, under the drifting blood-stained white hair, he saw a pair of azure blue pupils, eyes cold as those of a robot¡ª And the fist rushing toward his abdomen¡ª ¡°Ah¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s mind shuddered, but his intuition and reaction were still a step too slow. Too late! The speed of the opponent had already completely surpassed his imagination! This guy¡ª A tiny fist had already touched his abdomen! Boom! Boom! Accompanied by a massive white flash, a huge hole burst open in the vessel, and countless spiritual powers fiercely burst forth from the ship¡ª Chapter 384 - 384 - 260 An: Extremely Sorry Chapter 384 ¨C 260 An: Extremely Sorry Boom! In that instant, Chen Qi felt his consciousness blur as if time around him had frozen. All sounds vanished, leaving only the roar of the spiritual power fist wind beside his ears. And in his eyes, there was only the sight of the one above on the ship, high and dominant, under the stained white hair, those hunting, icy blue pupils. Boom! Boom! Chen Qi, on the sea, was like a skimming stone, setting off ten terrifying waves on the dark grey sea surface. Even though he was hitting the sea surface, each impact felt like crashing on solid concrete, a bone-crushing agony. It looked so painful¡­ Melanie couldn¡¯t help but smack her lips as memories flooded in like a tide. Her junior sister, though usually sincere and polite toward others, turned into a merciless madwoman once the battle began. In the academy competition, as the senior sister, she was struck in the chest by the same ruthless move. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð Melanie, who possessed the strength to make it to the top eight, was humiliatingly defeated in the preliminary round¡ª And unlike the typical combat madwoman, Ann became a cold, merciless, unfeeling, battle machine executing orders when she fought. A throbbing pain came from Melanie¡¯s chest; she frowned and murmured to herself, ¡°Ann, this girl, she¡¯s even stronger than before. It seems possible that she will advance to become a legend, then an edge hunter, or even an existence above a Saint¡­¡± The glasses hunter Alor adjusted his glasses: ¡°Is this guy really a mage? Luckily, this suddenness is enough for Snake Father¡­¡± ¡°Snake Father¡­¡± Wait! At this moment, everyone realized the oversight! The person being pummeled into a stone on the sea wasn¡¯t Snake Father but their rescue target, Lamp Keeper! They were hitting an ally! An ally! And most crucially¡ª Without any defense, the target hadn¡¯t fallen. Walking on the sea¡ª Chen Qi gasped for air, suddenly spitting out a mixture of blood and seawater, propping up his body as he emerged from the sea and stood up. In the fight against Snake Father, he had taken a Cup Release, and his body was already in a dire state. His insides were burning. Yet, that burning sensation was gradually fading, the pain dissipating¡ª Chen Qi tried hard to keep ¡°Walking on the Sea¡± active and looked up toward the distant figure above the Snake Father, the cold battle machine, Ann. At the edge of his vision, Ann¡¯s blood-stained white short hair gently fluttered with the wind, like a machine that tested his fate. Chen Qi vaguely remembered the first time he saw Ann. At that time, he was just a talented ordinary person while Ann stood in front of him like a towering white tiger. But after all this time, the feeling of being weak had not diminished in the slightest when they met again. Such quick reflexes, most mages were frail and seldom attacked first, but Ann was one of the rare melee mages who dared to strike first. ¡°Ann¡­¡± Chen Qi bit down on his bloodied teeth, taking a step forward. But once again, spike-like pain shot through him, making his consciousness blur even more¡ª Enjoy more content from Blur¡ª Snap! Chen Qi collapsed into the sea with a loud splash, vaguely feeling two round water elves cut through the currents and rush to his side¡ª And on the Snake Father, Ann, clad in a navy white hunter¡¯s uniform, blinked her eyes, ears echoing with Chen Qi¡¯s last word to her: ¡°Ann¡­¡± Why? Why does he know her name? Ann blinked, confusion flashing in her cold eyes, detaching bit by bit from the battle mindset. Could it be¡ªthe person from before was¡ª Ann¡¯s expression momentarily turned blank, her hand trembling. Her talented student, who had taken the wrong path and chosen to become a chef, Qi! Her relentless search at sea was twofold: to hone herself and to find Qi. However, the wildly popular Water Elf Restaurant had suddenly vanished above the sea. In the Witch Sea, to disappear often meant demise. Along the way, Ann traveled through Moonstone City, crossed Crack Sea, coming to the vicinity of Sea of Calamity at Seal No.3 Mobile Dock, asking the little pharmacist¡ª She asked about the Water Elf Restaurant everywhere she went but every inquiry led nowhere. Ann never imagined the Third Rank Transcendent she had just attacked was Chen Qi. And the moment we met again, I almost killed him¡­ Ann suddenly felt a pang in her heart. They met again! She almost killed her own student! S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As expected, Chen Qi had just advanced to a Third Rank Transcendent, and her sudden punch just now could very likely maim him for life or even kill him¡ª ¡°No!¡± Ann¡¯s pupils trembled violently, she immediately leapt from the Snake Father, jumped into the sea, solidifying the surface into ice, and sped towards Chen Qi¡¯s position¡ª ¡­ ¡­ ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi gasped for air, having had a nightmare. He dreamed that he was defeated by the deep-sea hunter in a stormy sea, and the deep sea hunter¡¯s face gradually morphed into Ann¡¯s¡ª A crushing defeat, an utterly exposed rout. ¡°Ann¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured, then woke up and slowly opened his bloodstained eyes. Just as his eyes opened, through the hazy view, he saw six white-clad figures. Among them, one held a surgical knife in hand. Chapter 385 - 385 - 260 An: Extremely Sorry_2 Chapter 385 ¨C 260 An: Extremely Sorry_2 They said: ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡± ¡°I must still be dreaming¡­¡± Chen Qi, weakened, closed his eyes again until a soft object gently pressed against his chest. Another wail came: ¡°Waaaah (Master! Don¡¯t die on me! How can I live without you!)¡± Chen Qi, having no choice, opened his bleary eyes again to a gentle but slightly glaring light, reminiscent of the tender dawn. He found himself on a surgery bed, surrounded by impeccably white walls and ceiling. And the six figures around him were five White Tower Hunters and his novice mentor, Ann. And, the Water Elf No.1 and No.3, who were wailing messily. Updated by ?¡ð????G¡ð.c¡ð ¡°It hurts¡ª¡± Chen Qi said. ¡°Don¡¯t move the patient¡­¡± Ann reached out and picked up Water Elf No.1 and No.3. Then, Ann placed her hands gently on Chen Qi¡¯s chest and used the Healing Skill: ¡°Don¡¯t move, take a deep breath, stay calm, relax, I won¡¯t hurt you¡ª¡± Ann¡¯s tone trembled slightly, a stark contrast to her normally unruffled demeanor. On Chen Qi¡¯s chest, a green ripple slowly expanded, followed by a surge of warmth. Melanie twirled the surgical knife in her hand and said with a smile: ¡°My junior sister, don¡¯t worry, you didn¡¯t beat him to death. I¡¯ve checked, he¡¯s quite resilient. Among Third Rank Light Phase Transcendents, he¡¯s one of the best!¡± This guy¡¯s still got plenty of juice in him! Melanie even felt that Chen Qi could take another five or ten punches. The reason he fainted was partly due to his exhaustion and somewhat because he acknowledged the end of the fight. Hearing this, Ann moved her hands away from Chen Qi¡¯s abdomen. ¡°Right! Little brother! You¡¯re okay, aren¡¯t you?¡± Melanie punched Chen Qi¡¯s abdomen with her little fist. ¡°Cough, cough¡­¡± This guy¡­ Chen Qi sat up on the surgery bed, lowered his head, and glanced at his abdomen wrapped in bandages. Around his abdomen was a layer of special treatment bandages used by White Tower Hunters. Wait a second¡­ Chen Qi suddenly realized. Where did my clothes go? Why is my upper body bare? Chen Qi blinked in shock, his hunter¡¯s coat, and shirt had been removed, and there was some unidentified green liquid around his mouth. Thankfully, his pants were still on, and most importantly, the backpack card was in his pocket. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi recalled carefully, with his memory gradually becoming clearer. After he was knocked out by that punch, he seemed to have passed out, then the Water Elf found him¡­ In the end, Ann ran over, scooped him up in a princess carry, and brought him back to the medical room onboard the White Tower. Such humiliation¡­ Chen Qi shook his head as he remembered the scene. This battle had taken an unexpected turn with Ann¡¯s appearance. The subsequent beating put him in grave danger with no time to react. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Had the attacker been anyone but Ann, this battle could have been a close brush with death. ¡°What happened afterward? There were no other accidents, were there?¡± Chen Qi asked. Melanie explained: ¡°The Snake Father was defeated by your hand, and the other Third Ranks were defeated by us; capturing the Snake Father was a breeze!¡± At this point, Melanie paused, seemingly surprised that the old monster, the Snake Father, had been beaten by Chen Qi! Had the Snake Father not taken proper care of his body? In Melanie¡¯s eyes, Chen Qi became more mysterious and powerful. Discover stories at Then the glasses hunter, Alor, adjusted his spectacles and offered further explanation for his captain: ¡°At present, the Snake Father has been completely taken over by our brethren. For supply purposes and to treat you, we are currently located at the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock near the Sea of Calamity, a massive dock built specifically for adventurers.¡± ¡°Lamp Keeper, we are safe now.¡± ¡°Seal No.3¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s anxiety gradually eased, relieved that his defeat had been at the hands of his novice mentor Ann, and the White Tower Hunters were his allies. The loss in this fight had not led to dire consequences. A close call without disaster. Melanie put away the blood-stained surgical knife: ¡°I performed the surgery, Alor administered the meds, we didn¡¯t touch your stuff. Oh, and the one who undressed you¡ª Let me introduce you, the one who punched you just now, is my junior sister, novice mentor Ann¡­ um, she throws a heavy punch, but it wasn¡¯t intentional.¡± At that moment, Ann, with her head bowed, asked meekly: ¡°Sorry, Qi, you don¡¯t have any strange side effects, do you?¡± ¡°None.¡± Chen Qi moved his limbs around, considering himself to be a person with moderate healing abilities. A mere burning sensation in his internal organs! Small injuries! They¡¯re all minor! Then, he joked: ¡°Ann, teacher, that was not very honorable of you!¡± Had it not been for the sneak attack, even an injured Chen Qi should have been able to trade a few blows with Ann. However, Ann¡¯s progress had exceeded Chen Qi¡¯s expectations. At this point, her strength had vastly surpassed what he imagined. To conceal one¡¯s spiritual power so completely required immense control. Ann frowned and apologized: ¡°Sorry, Qi, Melanie told me there were three Third Rank Transcendents on the Snake Father, and I thought of quickly defeating them¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s all right! I¡¯m fine, just a punch, I can take it. Next time, Ann teacher, I won¡¯t give you such an opportunity.¡± Chen Qi declared cheerfully, unfazed. Am I being a bit too stubborn¡­ Chen Qi thought with a wry smile. Chapter 386 - 260 An: Extremely Sorry_3 Chapter 386: Chapter 260 An: Extremely Sorry_3 Above the vast sea, life and death could hinge on an instant. In battle, there was no excuse for failure. Had it been anyone else, they might have already been bound hand and foot, or sunk to the depths of the sea. Hmm? ¡°Mr. An¡±? Using his first name directly? Melanie sensed that something was off and questioned, ¡°You two monsters¡­ no, you two know each other?¡± Melanie and the other White Tower Hunters looked on, puzzled. Melanie had assumed that after Chen Qi woke up, he would either blackmail An or, out of fear, submit to An¡¯s strength. Could it be that Chen Qi wasn¡¯t from the White Dove Newspaper? ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Qi responded, affirming that he was from Maro Town and the Sawshark. Melanie exclaimed in astonishment, ¡°Wait!! Hold on, are you the one sent by the navy to Sea God Island?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m just a regular adventurer.¡± An Ti responded for Chen Qi, his words laced with a hint of pride, ¡°He¡¯s not from the White Dove Newspaper, nor is he from Sea God Island; he¡¯s one of our own from Maro Town! Before the Crack Tide, he wasn¡¯t even a Transcendent.¡± Not a Transcendent before the Crack Tide¡­ Melanie¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, ¡°How is that possible?¡± An couldn¡¯t help but smile gently, ¡°It¡¯s true! I¡¯ve watched him grow up with my own eyes! Moreover, he¡¯s just a poor man who was attacked by pirates and suffering from Sea Beast Disease.¡± The phrase ¡°watched him grow up¡± sounded odd¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but stroke his chin. Why did he always feel that An¡¯s gaze upon him contained not just guilt but the kind of pride a mother feels when her child returns from the sea stronger than before? ¡°¡­¡± Melanie¡¯s mind went blank. What kind of place was Maro Town? A cradle of geniuses? At that moment, An turned her head toward Chen Qi and, after a long hesitation, spoke with deep regret, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Qi, I truly didn¡¯t expect it to be you. This was my error, a lapse in my duty. I¡¯m ready to make amends, whatever compensation you ask for¡ª¡± Regret filled An¡¯s heart; during battle, she couldn¡¯t be described as kind, but the near accident of almost killing her student, almost killing Chen Qi, tormented her with gut-wrenching guilt¡­ As she spoke, An took out her backpack card: ¡°If there¡¯s nothing you want in the backpack card, you can entrust me with any task. I¡¯m willing to help for free¡­¡± This¡­ Chen Qi was taken aback. An might be merciless in battle, but in other areas, especially towards allies, she could be described as a benevolent Angel of Order. Of course, An had already helped him enough; he couldn¡¯t possibly ask for more. Chen Qi glanced at An¡¯s backpack card, but it didn¡¯t contain anything he had purchased with money. ¡°No need, Mr. An, I don¡¯t need anything.¡± Chen Qi replied. ¡°¡­¡± An remained silent for a moment and then put the backpack card away. At that moment, after finishing her apology, An turned to Melanie with an extremely cold tone, ¡°Melanie.¡± ¡°What is it, An?¡± ¡°Melanie, have you all gone mad? Daring to attack a Sea God Pirate Group transport ship on your own? If it weren¡¯t for my infiltration, your ship might have been completely surrounded by the Sea God Pirate Group.¡± ¡°Furthermore, you forced a newly promoted Light Phase Transcendent to join your team, making him do the most dangerous and dirty work.¡± An spoke up for Chen Qi, well-aware of the White Tower Hunters¡¯ methods. Once they had their eye on someone, the White Tower Hunters would devise ways to entice them, and after succeeding, coerce them into doing tasks. You call that infiltration¡­ Melanie¡¯s mouth twitched as she responded, ¡°First of all, we didn¡¯t force him. He volunteered himself.¡± ¡°Secondly, strictly speaking, he is the mastermind! He¡¯s our leader!¡± Melanie was extremely displeased, An had actually twisted right and wrong! ¡°???¡± sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mastermind? Leader? An turned her head and saw Chen Qi¡¯s innocent face, and her mind went blank for a moment. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 387 - 261: The Technique of Legend, Descending upon the Domain! Chapter 387: Chapter 261: The Technique of Legend, Descending upon the Domain! ¡°Chen Qi was the proactive one¡­¡± An Weilan¡¯s pupils flickered with a hint of puzzlement. Proactive! As she spoke, Melanie placed her hand on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder, putting on an innocent and pitiful expression, ¡°Yes, we were all passive, all coerced by him! We were forced into this! We never wanted this!¡± As Melanie spoke, she actually let out a sob, like a wife ruthlessly abandoned by her husband. ¡°We¡¯re the victims, but, despite being victims, we were willing to listen to him, because he taught us, he was our teacher, whatever he said, we did¡­¡± Melanie continued with a hint of crying in her voice, suddenly giving off the impression that she was coerced by Chen Qi. ¡°???¡± What the hell is this guy? Chen Qi¡¯s groggy mind instantly filled with question marks. Almost forgot that Melanie also has a fondness for pranking¡­ Chen Qi was speechless. Previously, when Chen Qi and the others were not familiar, the White Tower Hunters were a bit restrained, but since they did a big job together, these White Tower Hunters have been speaking more and more like he¡¯s one of them. Her words felt strange¡­ An Weilan¡¯s normally calm expression became increasingly difficult to maintain as she looked at Chen Qi with something amiss. Then, An Weilan turned to the others, asking curiously, ¡°Everyone, is this true?¡± The bespectacled man, Alor, pushed up his glasses and, together with the other White Tower Hunters, said in unison, ¡°Yes, he was the mastermind.¡± You guys¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s lips involuntarily quivered a few times, pondering carefully for a moment. In fact, in a sense, he really was the mastermind behind the Snake Father¡¯s operation. Moreover, due to the urgency of time, the White Tower Hunters also had to prepare quickly, joining the robbery operation with a hint of compulsion. Of course, at the end of the day, even though it was initiated by Chen Qi, the White Tower Hunters clearly enjoyed the hunt. Seeing the situation, Melanie quickly disassociated herself, saying, ¡°So, An, regarding the Snake Father operation, please ask our Lamp Keeper, it has nothing to do with us!¡± After hearing this series of responses, An Weilan turned her head with furrowed brows. Her gaze was like that of a teacher, seeing after many years, her once exemplary student who had gone to the underworld and suddenly became the boss of some brawling gang. Should I respond¡­ Chen Qi coughed twice before saying, ¡°I initiated it, An, it involves a big business¡­¡± An Weilan smiled, saying in a tone tinged with admiration, ¡°I know, and as a bounty hunter, the Snake Father has a bounty of thirty million at the navy, I¡¯d also thought of taking down the Snake Father, but never expected you guys to beat me to it.¡± After going out to sea, as a lone hunter apart from helping the navy and dealing with fractures, she also worked as a bounty hunter. The Snake Father was not a weak enemy; Chen Qi¡¯s ability to defeat the Snake Father in a one-on-one fight indicated that he must possess his own trump cards! An Weilan understood that Chen Qi must have his own underlying strengths. However, soon An Weilan¡¯s expression grew increasingly grave, even with a hint of fear, ¡°Everyone, do you realize what you¡¯re about to face after committing such a big case?¡± Melanie casually replied, ¡°What are we facing? Pursued by the Sea God Pirate Group? Have they discovered us so soon?¡± Melanie didn¡¯t care; even if she was pursued by the whole Sea God Island, they, the White Tower Hunters, could flee to the White Tower Federation. An Weilan shook her head, saying with an extremely serious tone, ¡°No, the ship you robbed this time belongs to the Sea God Pirate Group, responsible for transporting materials to Blue Fire Island.¡± ¡°Wait, Blue Fire?¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help asking. An Weilan actually knew that the Snake Father was a transport vessel for Blue Fire material. Chen Qi thought this was a critical piece of information only they knew. An Weilan placed her hands on her thighs, frowning as she explained, ¡°Let¡¯s not hide it; due to my status, I can undertake some confidential missions at sea, which include Bonfire Energy Company and naval tasks.¡± Bonfire Energy Company? So Bonfire Energy knew the Snake Father was a transport ship? Chen Qi immediately asked, ¡°The Bonfire Energy Company is also after the Snake Father, then?¡± This statement suddenly surprised the White Tower Hunters. An Weilan nodded slightly, ¡°The Bonfire Energy Company has been tracking the location of the Blue Fire Island and they knew well in advance that the Snake Father was related to transport¡­ However, the real key isn¡¯t the Snake Father itself, but the destination coordinates of the Snake Father. Therefore, Bonfire Energy has been tracking the Snake Father, but in several previous operations, they lost track of it.¡± Bonfire Energy Company wanted to track the Snake Father to find out information about Blue Fire Island! Everyone was shocked; unknowingly, they had disrupted a major plan of the Bonfire Energy Company. An Weilan continued, ¡°For this operation, Bonfire Energy prepared a lot, especially Blue Fire, the current manager of the company. He had been preparing for this operation for a full twenty years! He will not let anyone who disrupts his plan get away!¡± ¡°Won¡¯t let it pass¡­¡± Melanie¡¯s previously smiling face finally tensed. The intel held by An Weilan far exceeded their imagination. Bonfire Energy was an exceedingly powerful force, a company with control over dozens of Grade-B fractures and a history of five hundred years. COMMENT 0 comment S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 388 - 261: The Technique of Legend, Descending upon the Domain!_2 Chapter 388: Chapter 261: The Technique of Legend, Descending upon the Domain!_2 The company¡¯s high ranks wielded many legends, and even powers above the Fourth Rank Legend. Of course, usually, these old monsters from Shell Country wouldn¡¯t choose to venture thousands of miles to the Witch Sea. But this time around in the Witch Sea, although they didn¡¯t dispatch a Legend, they were the first major company to deploy sea combat mechas. Simultaneously targeted by Bonfire Energy Company and Sea God Pirate Group was tantamount to offending both the lawful and the lawless, a consequence too dreadful to contemplate. Bonfire Energy Company¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts scattered and he asked again, ¡°Would Bonfire Energy really go so far as to target White Tower Hunters over this matter?¡± Behind these seven White Tower Hunters lay the White Tower Federation¡¯s gigantic mobile ship city, a Tower of Books storing up to three hundred million books and housing over twenty thousand people. This was the source of all Witch Sea White Tower Hunters¡¯ arrogance and confidence! And this colossal sea city, the Tower of Books, still lurked on the edge of the Witch Sea, itching to make a move. These seven White Tower Hunters here, though but cannon fodder dispatched by the Tower of Books, recklessly targeting White Tower Hunters could potentially lead to retaliation from the Tower of Books. An said in a low voice, ¡°The power of the Tower of Books, even a legend can only kneel before them, but they will never cross the Witch Sea borders without permission. Moreover, the manager of Bonfire Energy Company has gone mad. He doesn¡¯t care about these things; his only concerns are whether he can reach the island holding the blue flame, obtain the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure or Witch relics, and achieve his Divine Descent or even construct his Domain Release.¡± Deep Blue Hunter¡¯s treasure, constructing a Divine Descent¡­ Chen Qi involuntarily looked up, lost in thought. The information An knew far exceeded his imagination. It seemed Bonfire Energy Company was not lacking in intelligence either. At this moment, Alor the bespectacled man asked curiously, ¡°Deep Blue Hunter¡¯s treasure, constructing a Domain? Is this ¡®blue flame¡¯ you mentioned capable of constructing a Domain, achieving a Descent?¡± Everyone was both shocked and excited, some pessimistic, others optimistic. Only the young White Tower Mechanic Ma Li looked bewildered and curiously asked, ¡°What does that mean? A Domain, a Descent? What are those?¡± Domain, Descent¡­ The mention made Chen Qi shudder. The gap between a Third Rank Transcendent and a Second Rank Transcendent, aside from the origin of Spiritual Power, paneled strengths, and technique intensities, lay significantly in the gap of releases. And between a Fourth Rank Legend and a Third Rank master, besides the countless discrepancies in spiritual power origin, panels, technique limits, and physicality, there were also two major differences: the Divine Descent and Domain Release. Among them, Divine Descent was seen as seeking higher-order powers of gods and monsters, integrating ones body fully with those powers, forcibly gaining higher spiritual power origins, and profoundly transforming one¡¯s powerful techniques. The biggest manifestation of which, was the drastic transformation of the body, akin to being possessed by a deity. Through such a Magic Technique, a Cup-shaped Transcendent could transform into a widespread chimera beast, a Blade Seer could become a slaughtering Valkyrie, Light Phase Transcendents could turn into Lantern Apostles who reaped others¡­ And based on the levels of Divine Descent, classified as normal Descent, Disaster Descent, and Divine Descent, this was also an exceptionally rare technique among Fourth Rank Legends. Chen Qi remembered that such rare instances of Descent only appeared in some of the main storylines. A Domain, on the other hand, was a common killer move for Fourth Rank Legends, simply put, it was to breakthrough the mere clashing of Spiritual Power, creating a special ruled area centered around oneself. Once a Domain was activated, it would, like a rift collapsing, instantly alter the surrounding environment, even the rules themselves. This was a high-tier release, demanding an immense requirement on spiritual power sources, hence, the move of Domain was not considered within a Third Rank Transcendent¡¯s range. Of course, there were quite a few special cases. Such as, at the cost of one¡¯s own ruin, forcibly breaking through one¡¯s spiritual power origin to initiate a release technique. Or, possessing some auxiliary items to facilitate the release of the Domain. In the Witch Sea, many relics could aid a Third Rank Transcendent in deploying this forbidden move. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Like the most common Witch Relics. With Witch Relics, as long as one inherently was a ¡®witch¡¯ and the sex matched, one could enhance the potency of the release, and thereby breaking limits to deliver a Domain. This was also why Blade Witch Trial Land had caused a stir among many powers after its appearance, not even considering Saint¡¯s Treasure in the Witch¡¯s Coffin; the Witch relic itself was an extremely rare item. However, that Deep Blue Flame could aid in constructing a Domain was the first Chen Qi had heard of it. An had as much grasp of this information as I did¡­ Chen Qi curiously asked, ¡°Can the Deep Blue Flame assist them in releasing the Domain?¡± An pondered for a moment, gave Chen Qi a look, and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know, but according to the legends of the Deep Blue Hunter, this Deep Blue Hunter once deployed a Domain Skill during the Third Rank, battled an adult Black Ship Sea Dragon, and eventually drove it deep into the sea. Given this involves the Deep Blue Hunter, coupled with Bonfire Energy¡¯s fanaticism, it¡¯s mostly likely true.¡± ¡°This complicates things¡­¡± After hearing this, Melanie paced back and forth non-stop, her whole being plunged into great panic. She had never imagined that this operation would unwittingly offend Bonfire Energy Company. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 389 - 261: The Technique of Legend, Descending upon the Domain!_3 Chapter 389: Chapter 261: The Technique of Legend, Descending upon the Domain!_3 ¡°` Chen Qi had never imagined that the ¡°A-class task¡± assigned to them by the Tower of Books, involving the treasure Deep Blue Fire, would be entangled with so many issues! Currently, in terms of the severity of the situation, it could be considered as a one-in-a-thousand S-class task! An rubbed his head and looked towards the panicking Melanie, realizing that things were much worse than she had imagined. Once their heist of the Snake Father was discovered, the consequences would be unthinkable. Although the White Tower Hunter Team was known for meticulously planned strategies, clearly the Melanie Hunter Group had its own unique style. Melanie couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What should we do next?¡± sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An closed his eyes, deep in thought, ¡°Right now, Snake Father has been captured, and he may be the only one who knows the island¡¯s location. That is to say, we don¡¯t know Snake Father¡¯s exact route at all.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Melanie frowned, they had managed to stop the people on the Snake Father from sending messages to Sea God Island. An continued like a professional strategist, ¡°We have two options, either to declare that we have taken over the Snake Father, and inform the Bonfire Hunter Group, but doing so would inevitably draw revenge from both the Sea God Pirate Group and Bonfire Energy Company. However, there¡¯s also a chance that we might receive protection from Bonfire Energy Company.¡± ¡°Another option is to ignore the Snake Father¡¯s escape, leave the Witch Sea, but both the Sea God Pirate Group and Bonfire Energy Company take the movements of the Snake Father very seriously. Considering your time of departure, if my predictions are correct, the Sea God Pirate Group will immediately surround and hunt you down, of course, that¡¯s the safer option.¡± An laid out two strategies for them. ¡°Oh, I see¡­¡± Melanie nodded, considering the feasibility of the plans. Wait a minute¡­ Chen Qi blinked, suddenly realizing that An had become the leader of this operation. Melanie seemed annoyed with An, but in reality, she was a bit afraid of her junior. No! It was he who should be in control, not An! He was the initiator of this operation, the lead party. Also, why were both of these plans cowardly escape strategies? Furthermore, An made a wrong assumption, that they did not know the final destination¡¯s coordinates. In fact, thanks to the Deep Blue Hunter¡¯s treasure map, even without interrogating Snake Father, he knew the Snake Father¡¯s final destination¡¯s coordinates. An said calmly, ¡°I personally think the second escape plan is better. If there are no objections, we should hurry and escape, time is pressing, it¡¯s as if the Snake Father incident never happened¡­¡± ¡°Objection.¡± This quiet word resounded like thunder, interrupting the conversation of everyone present. An looked surprised. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze was ice-cold: ¡°An, I have already prepared our next move.¡± ¡°???¡± An slightly lifted her head, her azure pupils filled with confusion. Chen Qi stated firmly, ¡°An, you seem to underestimate us. You wouldn¡¯t think that our goal was the trash on the Snake Father, would you? Our initial goal was always the Deep Blue Fire.¡± ¡°Deep Blue Fire¡­¡± Even An¡¯s usually robotic expression finally broke into obvious panic. Chen Qi¡¯s lips curved up slightly, much like a greedy pirate: ¡°Therefore, our goal is only one, to continue onward with the Snake Father! Push forward relentlessly! Until we snatch that portion of Deep Blue Fire that belongs to us from the clutches of the Sea God Pirate Group and Bonfire Energy Company!¡± ¡°` COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 390 - 262: Setting Off, Sea of Calamity! Chapter 390: Chapter 262: Setting Off, Sea of Calamity! Lying on the hospital bed, Chen Qi finished speaking and silently drank a cup of health tea from the bedside. Competing with Bonfire Energy Company and Sea God Pirate Group for the Deep Blue Flame¡­ Anne clenched her fists tightly, already completely dumbstruck. Including her, they now had a total of nine Third Rank Transcendents, and with Melanie and her, in terms of strength, they could completely match a top-tier A-Rank Hunter Group, only second to Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s S-Rank Legend Hunter Group! But that was still far from enough. In the Sea of Calamity, a black bird in the sky or a Night Scale Dragon at the bottom of the sea could easily and instantly end the life of a Third Rank Transcendent. Not to mention, according to the current information, the Deep Blue Flame was located deep within the Sea of Calamity. Moreover, they had two immensely large competitors, Bonfire Energy Company and Sea God Pirate Group. Despite this, Chen Qi¡¯s words were like a match that ignited the blazing desire of the White Tower Hunters to pursue the treasure. On the open sea, unless one is from the nobility, one cannot grow stronger without taking risks. Most importantly, Chen Qi was too confident. Despite his serious injury, he seemed to completely ignore the countless terrifying Sea Beasts and disasters of the Sea of Naivety. Anne slightly lifted her head and said calmly, ¡°As Hunters, seeking treasure is in our nature, but are you really sure that the coordinates you have are correct? Are you sure that the coordinates the Snake Father gave you before his death aren¡¯t a false trap?¡± Chen Qi smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m sure. Of course, these are coordinates I got through interrogation skills.¡± ¡­ After listening, Anne stood up from her chair and paced back and forth in the small hospital room, not saying a word for a long time. The glasses Hunter, Alor, asked, ¡°Miss Anne?¡± But Melanie put her hand on Alor¡¯s head and rubbed it, ¡°Don¡¯t disturb her, she¡¯s thinking.¡± Anne had a habit of pacing when she was in thought. Tap tap tap¡ª Finally, after a full three minutes, Anne stopped pacing and said with a dry laugh, ¡°Qi, you¡¯re right! Without the Bonfire Energy Company and Sea God Pirate Group, it would be very dangerous for us to enter the Sea of Calamity with just our strength. Moreover, although Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s exploration ships are insane, they would not venture forth alone for such an operation. They will definitely not act alone but will hire Hunter Groups and the navy.¡± Hmm¡­ Chen Qi nodded his head. Then, Anne continued, ¡°Therefore, as expected, they will recruit a batch of Hunters before setting out into the Sea of Calamity, and I could be one of those Hunters, joining Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s team. I have accumulated quite a reputation among the Hunters these days.¡± ¡°Furthermore, during this operation, the old Bai Ou from the navy side won¡¯t miss this precious opportunity. I remember you helped Bai Ou complete a mission, and as a Lamp Keeper, they won¡¯t easily attack you guys.¡± ¡°So even if you head toward Sea God Island, as long as you don¡¯t attack Bonfire Energy, you are still very safe. Even if you are intercepted along the way, at worst, you can tell them the coordinates of Blue Fire Island.¡± ¡°Indeed¡­¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin. The coordinates he knew could definitely be used as important intelligence to sell to Bonfire Energy Company. Anne stood up straight, quite confidently saying, ¡°Next, I will head to Seal No.3 Mobile Dock to temporarily join the Bonfire Hunter Group. And Qi, along with the White Tower Hunters, you will continue heading towards Blue Fire Island in the Snake Father!¡± As long as he was in the Bonfire Hunter Group, it meant that Chen Qi had an ally, and at least they would not be easily targeted by the Bonfire Hunter Group. ¡°Hmm, good idea.¡± Chen Qi nodded his head. Anne¡¯s plan wasn¡¯t bad. If she joined the Bonfire Hunter Group¡¯s camp, she could provide a perspective for their operation. At the same time, her presence would also ensure that the likelihood of Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter Team facing unwarranted attacks would be reduced. Of course, this plan was still dangerous. After all, no one could guarantee that Bonfire Energy¡¯s ships would be orderly, nor could anyone assure that they wouldn¡¯t encounter the Sea God Pirate Group. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Besides, there were also the disasters of the Sea of Calamity to consider¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help frowning. Anne, sensing Chen Qi¡¯s momentary unease, comforted him considerately, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I am here. I will protect you!¡± A confident, invincible smile overflowed on Anne¡¯s calm face. With her presence, who would dare to bully Chen Qi lightly, who would dare to easily attack the White Tower Hunter Team. It was somewhat arrogant, but in these seas, Anne had not yet met a Third Rank stronger than herself. For this reason, the strength that emanated from her body gave Anne the confidence that she could protect Chen Qi, who came from the same birthplace, from the dangers of pirates and Sea Beasts. Anne¡¯s words calmed the everyone¡¯s tense hearts. It really felt great to have a strong supporter! Melanie said with a touch of jealousy, ¡°Fine, then I¡¯ll leave it to you, Anne. The White Tower Hunter Team will definitely not attack the navy or Bonfire Hunters first.¡± Lastly, Anne thoughtfully pulled out three small red bottles from her backpack card and handed them to Chen Qi, ¡°By the way, Qi, take these before we part ways. This Blood Medicine should be able to help you.¡± Chen Qi took the bottle, it felt oddly familiar¡­ he sniffed it and detected a floral scent. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 391 - 262 Setting Off to the Sea of Calamity!_2 Chapter 391: Chapter 262 Setting Off to the Sea of Calamity!_2 ¡°This medicine is?¡± Chen Qi looked surprised. An displayed a happy smile: ¡°I exchanged a Snow Flower Herb for this with a young pharmacist at the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock. She¡¯s a very talented pharmacist, although she has no flags, her medicines are quite good. Chen Qi, the medicine I just poured into your mouth was made by her.¡± Such affordable young pharmacists are rare on the high seas. A pharmacist with the scent of flowers, isn¡¯t that the Flower Witch? She¡¯s also at the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock¡­Chen Qi sniffed and hurriedly asked: ¡°Where is this pharmacist?¡± An thought for a while and answered: ¡°She said she¡¯s going to make a legendary potion; for the sake of ingredients, she¡¯s already headed to Vine Island in the Sea of Calamity.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi turned his head to look out the window. Advancing from Third Rank to Fourth Rank, one needs not just an Occupation Card, but must also complete tasks for the Legendary profession card. And the Flower Witch is exactly striving for promotion. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although the Deep Blue Fire is very important, at this moment, for Fen, her promotion is even more so. Behind her, after all, is the immense Black Whale Group. Hopefully, Fen¡¯s efforts would go smoothly¡­Chen Qi thought silently. Finally, An also followed Chen Qi¡¯s gaze, glanced outside the window, and then left the White Tower Hunter. ¡­ ¡­ The bright daylight dimmed, and the gloomy seawater brushed relentlessly against the hull of the Snake Father. Chen Qi and the six Water Elves, the Mechanic Ma Li, and the Mage Alor from the White Tower Hunters spent half an hour cleaning up the battle scars on the Snake Father, and repairing the damage caused by the battle. ¡°Waa waa waa! (Keep it up! Push through!)¡± The Water Elves wielding cloths were especially industrious, as their master had just been knocked out by a woman, yet their master didn¡¯t resist. They must work hard to lift their master¡¯s spirits. Thanks to everyone¡¯s efforts, the Snake Father soon looked as though it hadn¡¯t encountered any attacks. After finishing the cleaning, Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead, squatted down, and chatted with the Water Elves: ¡°My little darlings, are you ready to set sail?¡± ¡°Waa waa waa! (Ready! Captain!)¡± ¡°We are ready!¡± Just as they responded, Melanie and the glasses-clad Alor, who happened to walk by, also raised their hands and said enthusiastically. Until they saw the Water Elves at Chen Qi¡¯s feet. So he wasn¡¯t talking to us¡­ Melanie blushed, coughed twice, and asked quietly: ¡°What do we do next, Lamp Keeper?¡± Chen Qi smiled: ¡°Next, as long as we keep the Snake Father moving forward, for a short time, we shouldn¡¯t alert the Sea God Pirate Group or the Bonfire Hunter Group. Once we reach the Sea of Calamity, we can consider abandoning the Snake Father. Therefore, for safety, it¡¯s best if we proceed with three ships scattered; I will give you coordinates, and we¡¯ll converge in the interior of the Sea of Calamity.¡± ¡°Okay, praise the Sea Goddess, may the Sea Goddess bless us! Hmm, on the Witch Sea, I should perhaps thank the great Book Witch too!¡± Melanie drew a symbol of the Book of Knowledge over her heart, praying for their smooth journey along with the Sea Goddess. After discussing their plan, they immediately started the engines and set course toward the Sea of Calamity. Chen Qi then outlined a simple route, assigning the captain¡¯s duties to Water Elf No. 3, and assigned Water Elf No. 1, who possessed strong illusion abilities, as a bodyguard to protect the Ghost Ship by conjuring illusions. Now, Water Elves No. 1 and No. 3 had the capability to stand alone. Boom boom boom! The engines of the three ships roared to life, instantly churning powerful torrents that pushed the ships through the waves, leaving behind deep trails in the tranquil sea. And the Snake Father was not to be outdone. It cut through the surging waves like a sharp blade, charging straight into the area known as the Sea of Calamity¡ªthe Forbidden Land. The Sea of Calamity was also a favorite instance among players; although it featured many sea beasts and disasters, it also held numerous B-rank rifts after Smile Moon. Chen Qi, standing on the bow of the Snake Father, navigated the ship forward for two hours as its helmsman. Melanie watched behind him, monitoring the situation around. The spectacle-hunting Alor continued to review for his examination at the Bei Country Royal University, which would occur over three months later. The other five White Tower Hunters split responsibilities: three of them piloted the White Tower Hunter, while the other two stayed in the cabin¡ªone operating the cannon, the other managing the shield. All of them wore disguises; Chen Qi donned the cloak from the Snake Father. Boom! A thunderous storm roared from the sky! Now, they had successfully entered the domain of the Sea of Calamity! Indeed, steering a ship at such an open bow, feeling the storm¡ªnow that¡¯s thrilling¡­ Chen Qi reveled like an experienced captain enjoying the storm. To the present Chen Qi, a regular storm was no different from a drizzle. Boom! Boom! Boom! The storm never ceased, the giant waves were immense, seeming like the most primal, untamed forces of nature converging to challenge any audacious soul who dared to set foot here. As rain constantly hit Chen Qi¡¯s face and the ship rocked, he couldn¡¯t help but feel exhilarated and increased the speed of the Snake Father: ¡°Come on! Let the storm be even more fierce!!¡± ¡°Oh my¡­¡± Melanie, who initially served as the captain, couldn¡¯t help but wonder if she should have let this apprentice captain take the helm. COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 392 - 262 Setting Off to the Sea of Calamity!_3 Chapter 392: Chapter 262 Setting Off to the Sea of Calamity!_3 As Chen Qi¡¯s words fell, the next instant, upon the vast sea, a whirlwind suddenly formed from the pitch-black surface of the water, rapidly summoning black waves that transformed into a thirty-meter high black wave storm, surging straight toward the Snake Father! The black wave tornado, a minor Sea of Calamity, stemmed from a collapsing flower-shaped fissure. The speed of the black wave tornado was so fast, there was absolutely no chance to dodge. At that moment, Melanie, who stood behind Chen Qi, was instantly shocked. Was the Lamp Keeper¡¯s speech so efficacious? ¡°Shields, activate!¡± Chen Qi roared loudly. Boom! A scale-like pale green shield formed on the surface of the Snake Father, forging an iron-like defense. Boom! The black wave tornado slammed against the shield, and the sturdy defense of the Snake Father deflected the distance, steering clear of the Snake Father¡­ The Snake Father remained immovable, steadily pressing forward. ¡°Phew! Luckily, this ship¡¯s shield system isn¡¯t too shabby! Shell Country craftsmanship, truly top of the line!¡± Melanie wiped the rainwater from her head and gave a slight smile. However, her smile quickly froze. Her Spiritual Power Perception, which could reach thousands of kilometers, sensed the approach of danger. She turned her head back. In the distance, a shadowy warship quietly advanced, its lights flickering among the waves, ghostly and eerie like a specter. ¡°Are we still being tracked¡­¡± Melanie gritted her teeth and said. As the captain, Chen Qi was filled with confidence and turned his head back, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the Snake Father is not slow, they won¡¯t catch up to us.¡± Boom! The next instant, the distant warship suddenly burst into golden flames, exceptionally dazzling amidst the storm! Flame overdrive mode! The speed of the entire ship shockingly increased to three times its original, cutting through the waves! Melanie looked at Chen Qi, speechless: ¡°You really need someone to shut your mouth¡­¡± Chen Qi, however, looked puzzled: ¡°There¡¯s someone else on the sea who lights up Ghost Fire like me?¡± A bit troublesome¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but smile. The very reason he dared to enter the Sea of Calamity was that the sea, filled with dangerous Sea Beasts, was his domain. However, the fact that the Bonfire Energy was accelerating meant they had changed their tracking strategy¡­ Could it be that they wanted to capture the Snake Father? Chen Qi analyzed the situation. In previous operations, the Bonfire Energy Company had lost track of the Snake Father, so for this operation, had they changed tactics to capture the Snake Father directly? However, if the Bonfire Energy Company really caught up to them, given the Bonfire Hunter Group¡¯s nature, even if they survived, they would owe a hefty sum. These company Hunter Groups were like crazy vultures in pursuit of profit. Melanie also thought of this and anxiously said, ¡°What do we do? The Bonfire Hunter Group¡¯s ships are coming fiercely; should we surrender to them? However, in this lawless Sea of Calamity, we might have to pay at least a hundred million Shell coins.¡± Chen Qi focused on piloting the ship: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Melanie, this is the Sea of Calamity, visibility is poor, and there are tornadoes everywhere. As long as we seize the moment when the enemy is attacked by a tornado and extinguish our lights for a moment, we¡¯ll shake them off¡­¡± Tornadoes¡­ Melanie turned her head back. The next instant, indeed, a black wave storm rose from the sea, blocking in front of the Bonfire Energy, halting their pursuit. ¡°Chasing someone in this sea area is not so easy¡­¡± Chen Qi said with a smile. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Little bro, you¡¯ve got quite the way with words!¡± Melanie laughed. However, the next instant, Melanie¡¯s eyes widened with shock and even Alor, who had been hiding under the eaves reading, couldn¡¯t help turning his head back to look into the distance. Boom! Accompanied by a sound like thunder, a massive dark silhouette breached the storm, relentlessly pursuing them. It appeared like a giant, stamping out wave after wave on the sea, relentlessly advancing. The glasses hunter Alor¡¯s glasses were blown away by the storm, and he asked in a stunned voice, ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± At that moment, the whole ship fell silent. Wait a minute¡­ Even Chen Qi, who always remained calm, couldn¡¯t help turning back to look towards the massive, hazy humanoid silhouette in the distance. ¡°No way,¡± Chen Qi muttered to himself. Boom! Boom! Boom! The roar of massive engines rose above the sea! Flames slowly ignited on the silhouette. As the monster drew closer, they finally saw the true face of the beast. Racing across the stormy sea, the pursuing monster¡ª was a Mecha. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 393 - 263: General-level Mecha, The Might of Legend Chapter 393: Chapter 263: General-level Mecha, The Might of Legend Boom! Boom! S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Within the storm, under the watchful eye of heaven, two pitch-black tornadoes formed again from the sea, like two massive trains, striking once more at the colossal, pitch-black steam mecha. However, at the joints of the mecha, gears kept turning, spitting out scalding flames. With a fierce acceleration, it was like an invincible giant shattering the two massive black tornadoes with sheer force. The mere black wave tornadoes couldn¡¯t possibly halt the strides of this giant. Boom! Boom! The steam mecha, ablaze with the flames of war, stepped over the giant waves one after another, charging towards the Snake Father. ¡°General-level Mecha¡ª¡± That day, Chen Qi¡¯s pupils couldn¡¯t help but contract again and again, recalling the fear dominated by the steam mecha. This was the first time he had seen the symbol of the Hammer Phase since coming to this world, the mecha. The six major factions controlled different Elemental Phases, hence their areas of expertise were distinctly separate. The Black Blood Empire governed Blade and Dice, constantly at war, and beneath its lands lay the Super A-level, taboo-ridden Blade-Dice Phase fractures in the dungeon, which, due to its Dice Phase properties, underwent vast changes every moment and continuously refreshed. As a result, ninety percent of the dungeon players sought physical and Qi Power strength, mastering many powerful Blade Phase Divine Skills. The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom ruled over Flower and Heart, known for its stereotype in flower play but focusing more on natural harmony and pet battles. Here, people preferred duels between pets rather than actual combats between individuals. Additionally, due to its well-developed tourism industry, most players in the kingdom were pet-trainers. The White Tower Federation followed the academy system, tightly binding the resources for training Transcendents and exam results to competition success. Therefore, to advance in the White Tower, one often had to undergo countless tests and competitions. The Frostwinter Kingdom worshiped the Ice Phase, advocating difficulty and ideals in a desolate land blanketed with ice and snow, plagued by disasters. The disasters were so brutal that, within the vast land, there were only three cities in the entire kingdom. Being born in Frostwinter Kingdom meant embarking on a tense, exciting survival game of starvation. And Shell Country was made up of Shell Country and Hammer Country! Though Shell Country advocated diversity and encouraged balanced development of professions, there was no doubt that mechas were the pinnacle of Hammer Country¡¯s mastery! This was a war machine exclusive to the Shell Country military and the decisive monster in the war between Shell Country and the Black Blood Empire! Inland Shell Country rarely saw Saint-level Transcendents in action, but Saint-level and even higher mechas were the power guarantee of Shell Country¡¯s borders! Nonetheless, a mecha was extremely expensive to produce, its reliance on a multitude of companies, and their maintenance required a dedicated mecha service station. More importantly, most mechas lacked the ability to combat at sea and were prone to attracting Sea Beast assaults. Plus, the Shell Country land itself was riddled with irregular fractures and the resurrection of the mechanical hand, limits to the aid provided to Witch Sea. Therefore, although Witch Sea was part of Shell Country, it was only after the Laughing Moon that the terrifying war machine, the mecha, began to appear frequently in the Witch Sea. ¡°How nostalgic¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s heart thumped wildly. Venturing on the sea, it was inevitable to encounter Shell Country¡¯s steam mechas. ¡°Everyone, prepare for battle¡ª¡± Chen Qi commanded amidst the storm, releasing the helm and looking back. At the edge of his vision, the steam mecha stood fifteen meters tall with a jet-black metallic hue, forged from heavy Black Steel Alloy and Dragon Black Rock. Its joints combined intricate gears and pistons, and it was covered with thick black metallic armor, making the entire mecha appear as if it were wearing a set of general¡¯s armor. At the mecha¡¯s chest, a massive energy boiler was installed, with flames raging within like scorching, flowing magma. The tremendous energy that permeated its body, like a dragon¡¯s breath, powered the icy black mecha with volcanic force, giving it strength and speed comparable to a dragon. On its back, there were translucent, mechanical red wings, while its legs were covered with dense runes, along with matching red wings. These understated little wings granted the mecha the terrifying power to run at will on the sea. ¡°The first time I saw it, it was a General-level Mecha¡ª¡± Chen Qi stated again. The mechas in Shell Country could be classified as Soldier Level, Warrior Level, General Level, and the stronger Saint Level, and Kingdom Level. Among these, the Soldier Level was typically mass-produced, but even the weakest Soldier Level mechas possessed the ability to fight ordinary Third Rank Transcendents. As for the Warrior Level, they were already using at least 80% of B-level fracture creations, capable of battling with a Third Rank Transcendent with a full-fledged skill system and using release. The General Level, born from the hands of Fourth Rank Mecha Masters, held the strength and speed of legends! On the battlefield, they could defeat freshly promoted Fourth Rank Legends from the Witch Sea, truly an embodiment of power! Ordinary Third Rank Transcendents had no chance to resist when faced with a General-level Mecha and were as fragile as mice on the ground. COMMENT 4 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 4 Chapter 394 - 263: General-level Mecha, The Might of Legend_2 Chapter 394: Chapter 263: General-level Mecha, The Might of Legend_2 At this moment, the glasses hunter Alor said in a daze: ¡°Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s pride, the General-level Mecha, Black Rock Giant! It uses Bonfire Energy as its engine, and its most notable feature is the extremely enduring and efficient energy supply, allowing it to sustain long-term combat.¡± ¡°General-level, General-level¡­¡± Alor bit his teeth. As he spoke, Alor¡¯s tone became increasingly gloomy: sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Captain Melanie, can we really win?¡± Boom! Boom! Boom! With the roaring sound of the Black Rock Mecha¡¯s engine, it was getting closer and closer to the Snake Father. The people could still hear that roaring sound echoing in their hearts! At this speed, in thirty seconds, their Snake Father would enter the Black Rock Mecha¡¯s attack range! At last, Alor shouted loudly: ¡°Captain, do we fight, or do we surrender!¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Stricken by the storm, Melanie was especially disheveled and found herself unable to make a decision. Before them was a General-level Mecha; even if by relying on the Snake Father¡¯s cannons and their combined efforts as five Third Rank Transcendents, they had barely defeated the Black Rock Mecha¡­ But the Third Rank Transcendents of the Bonfire wouldn¡¯t let them off the hook! Once a battle started, their chance of death was over ninety-nine percent! It was a no-win situation! However, if they didn¡¯t fight, would the people from Bonfire Energy Company really let them go without extracting everything they had? In the Witch Sea, the losers atop the sea did not even deserve a grave. Melanie¡¯s heart beat furiously, and as the captain of the White Tower Hunters, she had to make an immediate decision. She took a deep breath, activated her skill, and her gaze passed through the mecha, straight to the Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship behind it. At that moment, far away, at the deck of the Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s ship, two Third Rank Transcendents stood at the bow, quietly waiting for the outcome of the battle. One of them had golden hair, striking brows, a prominent nose, a noble and proud visage, and stood 1.8 meters tall with well-developed muscles, so much so that even through a suit of gilded clothes, they seemed as heavy as steel¡ª No, more precisely, several times harder than steel: Black Steel Alloy. If one were to strip off his clothes, they would find that this burly man¡¯s heart and limbs were all top-of-the-line mechanical creations. He was none other than one of the seven supernovas, the Mechanic Diya, also the controller of the Black Rock Mecha. Diya leaned casually against the ship¡¯s side, humming a tune and not even deigning to glance at the Snake Father. The other person had half-white hair and wore a neat suit, looking like a formidable old butler full of strength. He was the leader of Bonfire Energy¡¯s Witch Sea exploration fleet, a manager who had been pursuing the deep Blue Fire for twenty long years. In the storm, the two did not speak, only Blue Fire noticed Melanie from the Snake Father. ¡°White Tower Hunter¡­¡± Blue Fire didn¡¯t pay much attention, lightly munching on a little gummy bear, then said casually and briefly: ¡°If you want to live, kneel.¡± Blue Fire didn¡¯t speak loudly, but leveraging her Transcendent vision, Melanie still read his lips and understood his message. Kneel¡­ Melanie clenched her teeth, wishing she could explode the man¡¯s head right now. After all, she was once a president of the Hunter Association, but now, she was being commanded to kneel by a manager of Bonfire Energy Company! Melanie¡¯s eyes were filled with rage, yet she hesitated to give an order. The consequence of an emotional decision was the loss of five White Tower Hunters and Chen Qi, either all dead or enslaved by the Bonfire. Boom! The Black Rock Mecha took another step, stirring up a huge wave, and in just three seconds, it would reach the Snake Father and shatter them! Three! Reason, reason¡­ Melanie was intensely conflicted. Manager Blue Fire and Mechanic Diya might seem like only two Third Rank Transcendents, but the truth was, both of them were at the pinnacle of Third Rank Transcendents. But if this operation failed, the White Tower Hunter Team and Chen Qi, with everything they had accumulated day and night in the Witch Sea, would end up for naught! Two! The Black Rock Mecha was only a hundred meters away from the Snake Father! At this moment, Alor and two other White Tower Hunters were ready for action. With no chance of victory, the option to fight did not exist! One! The Black-eyed Mecha had reached fifty meters in front of the Snake Father, its engine thundering like a storm. It was a black hole phenomenon; now we could only give everything over to the Bonfire Energy Group¡­ Melanie took a deep breath. ¡°Abandon the fight.¡± A resounding male voice cut through the storm, preemptively making the decision for the conflicted Melanie. A weight was lifted. Lamp Keeper¡­ Melanie gazed blankly aside, turning to look next to her at Chen Qi. Just now, Chen Qi had casually spoken of abandoning the fight. ¡°Thank you for making the decision for me, I was too hesitant¡­¡± Melanie said softly, she was too attached to the wealth she had, but now, the right choice was to give up fighting Bonfire Energy Company for the sake of life. Even if it meant losing everything, all possessions. Otherwise, they would lose even more. However, for Chen Qi, who was about to lose everything, he seemed too indifferent! No, to be exact, he was carefree, even more than the two Transcendents aboard the Bonfire exploration ship! Come on, we¡¯re about to become prisoners to others, we might even be tortured in a cell by Bonfire Energy Company, could you take this more seriously¡­ Melanie frowned involuntarily. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Load failed, please RETRY Chapter 395 - 263: General-level Mecha, The Might of Legend_3 Chapter 395: Chapter 263: General-level Mecha, The Might of Legend_3 S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi stepped forward contentedly, then said softly, ¡°Because, Melanie, we don¡¯t need to fight at all.¡± ¡°???¡± Melanie and everyone else¡¯s pupils shrank. What did he mean? Chen Qi casually said, ¡°Just consider it a prophecy from the Light Seer.¡± Zero! Suddenly, with the deep roar of the internal engine, fiery red light seeped through every seam of the Black Rock Mecha, a prelude to the energy eruption. In an instant, its right arm fiercely gathered a torrent of energy from its core, concentrating it at the edge of its fist. The air seemed to freeze at that moment, and the space around was twisted by this imminent explosive force, forming visible ripples. Boom! Dragon Rock¡¯s Fury. Explode! With a deafening explosion, the Black-eyed Mecha unleashed its punch like a dragon¡¯s flame, striking the semi-transparent defensive shield of the Snake Father! As the fist passed, the air ignited instantly, creating a dazzling trail of flames, like a star falling, charging forward with a momentum to destroy everything. The terrifying force, woven from high temperature and pressure, made the sea within a kilometer tremble, as if time itself had stalled at that moment! Bang! Just one punch shattered the protective shield of the Snake Father! The entire ship was also rocked by this enormous force! ¡°Wow!¡± Chen Qi sat at the bow, watching the might of the General-level Mecha like one would fireworks. The Water Elf Number Three beside him couldn¡¯t help but widen his eyes, full of envy! ¡°Miss Melanie, if only I could have a General-level Mecha someday¡­¡± Chen Qi teased. He had to admit, in Shell Country, Mechas were truly a man¡¯s romance! ¡°Hey, Qi, can you be serious for once¡­¡± Melanie couldn¡¯t help but call out to Chen Qi. Their defensive shield of the Snake Father was broken! Why was he so calm?! Melanie was panicking; she was even considering how to surrender to maintain the elegance of the White Tower Hunters. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, Melanie¡ª¡± Chen Qi said softly. Melanie couldn¡¯t hold back any longer: ¡°Don¡¯t panic! Qi, are you joking? Do you know the meaning behind the Steel thorn ball? If we¡¯re caught by Bonfire Energy Company, we could even end up worse than being sold to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom to perform. Right now, the tycoons of Shell Country are in need of Third Rank toys!¡± Melanie held her head; she suddenly remembered reports from The Dove Times, failing Third Rank Hunter Groups turned into rich men¡¯s playthings. Chen Qi said, ¡°Relax, Melanie.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already foreseen that they won¡¯t be able to catch up to us.¡± ¡°???¡± Melanie was stunned. A Light Seer¡¯s intuition far surpassed theirs. She turned her gaze towards the Black Rock Mecha. Following that earth-shattering punch, the Black Rock Mecha was actually retreating, continuously moving backward. The Black Rock Mecha was actually afraid! The Sea of Calamity was already home to countless Sea Beasts, not to mention that the energy cores of mechas were one of their favorite foods. Not to mention, I was here. On the vast sea, even legends would find it tough to kill us. Chen Qi yawned and waved towards the distant Bonfire Energy, ¡°Goodbye, you two~¡± At the edge of their vision, Blue Fire frowned and spoke seriously, ¡°That person is waving at us again; moreover, Diya, the Mechanical Manipulator you recruited, why is it retreating?¡± ¡°Retreating?¡± Diya, who had been humming leisurely, widened his eyes and looked towards the dark sea under the storm. On the sea surface, the rising and falling waves grew larger and larger¡ª Boom! Accompanied by several terrifying waves, the Black-eyed Mecha turned around and ran frantically, its body burning with scorching flames. Yet it was still a step too slow. In the next instant, ten thick tentacles rose sharply from the sea and wrapped around the General-level Mecha, then followed with a robust hundred-meter-long tentacle to firmly spank the dark figure¡¯s backside. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 396 - 264: Space Jump Engine Chapter 396: Chapter 264: Space Jump Engine Snap! Snap! The enormous tentacles entwined the fifteen-meter Black Rock Mecha tightly and lashed it fiercely twice with two thick tentacles, producing two massive sonic booms! The underwater Sea Beast, known as Vortex Hundred Tentacles, was a gigantic squid with a large mouth capable of creating vortexes and continuously using nearly a hundred tentacles to draw enemies into them. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Amidst the storm, it effectively restrained the movement of the Black Rock Mecha. Meanwhile, the tremendous noise also startled countless fish species, including many rare ones, which began emerging from the sea, stirring up the entire ocean. On the splashing surface of the sea, fish topped with Golden Fruit also appeared. ¡°Adult Golden Fruit Fish.¡± Observing the scene before him, Mechanic Diya¡¯s frosty golden eyes couldn¡¯t help but lower, ¡°Blue Fire, it seems our luck isn¡¯t that great.¡± While they had finally encountered the Snake Father and the rare Golden Fruit Fish, their fortune also brought them the rarely seen Vortex Hundred Tentacles. ¡°Luck¡­¡± Blue Fire stayed silent but merely stroked his pale beard. ¡°The Sea God Pirate Group has the ability to control Sea Beasts; rather than calling it luck, it¡¯s more like an inevitable challenge we have to face!¡± ¡°But compared to the Sea Beast¡ª¡± Blue Fire¡¯s pupils swiftly contracted, igniting a pale blue flame, his gaze intensely focusing through the fervorous clash and the tentacles towards the increasingly distant Snake Father, beside Melanie, the man in the Snake Father Cloak¡­ ¡°Snake Father?¡± Blue Fire closed his eyes, lost in thought. He had fought with Snake Father before, so he had left some impression of being a Transcendent of considerable brute strength and seasoned background. But that was all, as in front of him, he wouldn¡¯t last three rounds. Blue Fire¡¯s gaze remained intently fixed on ¡°Snake Father.¡± With hands in pockets, Diya asked curiously, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Blue Fire, did you notice something?¡± The blue flame in Blue Fire¡¯s eyes extinguished, ¡°Nothing, just a Light Seer¡¯s intuition. Perhaps, the Sea God Pirate Group deceived us, replacing Snake Father with an even more formidable Transcendent.¡± A more formidable Transcendent¡­ Diya¡¯s lips curled into a smug smile, ¡°More formidable, is he also a supernova like me? If it¡¯s Hai Ge, this mission might just get interesting.¡± Within the supernovas, there are rankings too and Diya was ranked only sixth. Driven by a natural admiration for strength, he had vowed to become the earliest and the strongest legend among them, to prove his family¡¯s worth! ¡°Who knows?¡± Blue Fire pulled out a cigarette from the inner lining of his suit, then sheltering it from the rain with his hand, lit it with a Blue Fire lighter, Boom! In the next moment, the Black Rock Mecha recharged and emitted a molten lava-like hot force from its body, enabling it to assume a punching posture atop the sea despite being entwined. Its left arm condensed a swirling powerful force, then unleashed a punch. Fire Dragon Fist. Black Rock Shattering Explosion! Accompanied by a thunderous roar, the scorching Molten Lava Fire burst forth like a dragon, creating a series of hundreds of flame ripples. Boom! Dozens of thick tentacles were instantly blasted into shreds, the residual heat making the cold raindrops sizzle. Chen Qi watched the warm raindrops splatter on his face. This time, the two Third Rank Transcendents dispatched by Bonfire Energy Company were no ordinary opponents. He had seized the opportunity to throw Extraordinary Fish Bait into the sea and used himself as bait to attract some large Sea Beasts. However, evidently, this large Sea Beast did not possess the strength to kill the Black Rock Mecha. After all, Vortex Hundred Tentacles was just an ordinary, larger Sea Beast from the Sea of Calamity. But as a delaying tactic, it was enough. Chen Qi steered the helm, turned, then accelerated. At this moment, Alor, resting his hands on the railing, was amazed that the assault of the Black Rock Mecha had startled so many fish from the seabed, including the rare Golden Fruit Fish! This was the value of fish in high-risk zones! Alor exclaimed in amazement, ¡°It¡¯s unbelievable that there are such rich resources in the first half of the Sea of Calamity!¡± Melanie patted Alor on the head, ¡°Stop looking, none of these belong to you, let¡¯s go¡ª¡± Melanie and the others felt very different from Chen Qi; they were merely relieved to have narrowly escaped death. Then, under Chen Qi¡¯s operation, Snake Father accelerated at full speed, exploiting Vortex Hundred Tentacles¡¯ delay on the Black Rock Mecha, and headed deeper into the Sea of Calamity. Meanwhile, due to Vortex Hundred Tentacles and subsequent considerations, Blue Fire and Diya on the Bonfire Exploration didn¡¯t pursue. After the assault of the Black Rock Mecha, which had severed dozens of tentacles, Vortex Hundred Tentacles returned to the deep sea, no longer mounting an attack. Boom! The Black Rock Mecha tore off the tentacles from its body and the operator maneuvered it back to Bonfire Exploration¡¯s Mecha station. Above the sea, everything gradually returned to calm. At this moment, Diya said with a grin, ¡°Manager Blue Fire, what a pity, what a pity. Without that giant squid, we would¡¯ve captured Snake Father, not to mention, we missed catching a Golden Fruit Fish.¡± Blue Fire removed the cigarette from his mouth and exhaled a thick ring of smoke, ¡°It¡¯s unimportant. Initially hoping to extract the island coordinates from Snake Father was also an impractical task.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 397 - 264: Space Jump Engine_2 Chapter 397: Chapter 264: Space Jump Engine_2 Diya didn¡¯t give a damn, ¡°At such an old age, still playing with such excuses. Moreover, from what I¡¯ve observed, the speed of our Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship is way too slow.¡± ¡°Slow?¡± Blue Fire didn¡¯t mind Diya¡¯s rudeness and continued, ¡°Besides, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter is bound to be ours. You might not know this, but for this mission, our ship is equipped with a Space Jump Engine type C.¡± Space Engine¡­at this moment, even Diya, with his usually joking face, finally showed a serious expression. ¡°Blue Fire, you¡¯re not kidding, right? For the sake of Blue Fire, you actually got us a Space Jump?¡± The so-called Space Jump Engine was a special engine that gave ships the ability to space shuttle. In Shell Country, even for the Steam Hand to forge a Space Jump Engine would require a vast amount of time and materials! Therefore, such an item, in regards to the drop rate in Grade B hammer rifts, was even less than one in a thousand! And the Space Jump C type was an ¡®anchor point¡¯ style leap, which could directly take the ship out of dangerous waters. Having a Space Jump meant that the sea was no longer dangerous! The Space Jump Engine was a priceless heavenly treasure! If the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group knew of the existence of the Space Jump, they might even face a joint offensive by the seven great pirates of the Black Whale Group and the seven archbishops of the Sea God Pirate Group, a pursuit from over a hundred ships! Diya followed up, ¡°Recently, because of the reappearance of the Flower Witch, this nearby area has already attracted the Black Whale Group. Now you¡¯re bringing such a massive Space Jump Engine, Blue Fire, do you really have no fear of death?¡± Blue Fire said with a laugh, ¡°Ten years ago, I sailed the Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship to this sea area, got lost in a storm, and saw with my own eyes the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter buried deep in a vortex. If we want the treasure from deep within, a Space Jump is necessary.¡± ¡°The more valuable the item is, the greater the cost that¡¯s needed.¡± Saying this, Blue Fire suddenly asked, ¡°Diya, do you know what the difficulty level assigned to this treasure by the Deep Sea Hunter is?¡± ¡°What?¡± Blue Fire couldn¡¯t help but hold the cigarette in his mouth, ¡°It¡¯s hands, both hands.¡± Diya smiled, ¡°That¡¯s all?¡± Blue Fire turned his head to look at the proud, blonde youth. Diya was no ordinary person, but a noble from one of the seven great companies of Shell Country, the Steam Hand, and his father at the Steam Hand was a legendary Mecha Master. Even the legends, those Saints who existed in the tales, were not out of reach in Diya¡¯s eyes. In the Witch Sea, when it comes to status, he was more than worthy of being called a noble among nobles. Blue Fire narrowed his eyes, reminding, ¡°Diya, the Witch Sea is not as simple as you think. The Blue Beast and Carol are missing, and there have been recent sightings of the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch in the nearby seas.¡± Black Hunter? Witch? Diya lifted his face, enjoying the lashing of the wind and rain, ¡°Don¡¯t get me wrong, if the Deep Sea Hunter is a Saint, then I am quite interested in his treasure.¡± ¡°Saint¡­¡± Blue Fire said softly, saying no more, his gaze turned towards the horizon where the Snake Father had disappeared. ¡­ ¡­ At dusk, the Sea of Calamity. On the tumultuous ocean waves, three ships forged through the water, eventually converging and advancing side by side. One ship¡¯s appearance was like that of a python, its body a dark green; another was completely white, with the flag of the White Tower Federation hanging on its bow; the smallest was a tourist-type ship. These three ships were the Snake Father, the White Tower Hunter, and Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship, respectively. At this moment, all three ships were in a stable state of navigation. All three had successfully navigated through the first half of the Sea of Calamity and reached the rendezvous point. Especially the Water Elves, who had successfully steered the Ghost Ship to the rendezvous point, greatly exceeding Chen Qi¡¯s expectations. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª Water Elf number three leapt from the Ghost Ship onto the deck of the Snake Father. ¡°Vaku Vaku (Master! I did awesome, didn¡¯t I?)¡± ¡°Well done!¡± Chen Qi was particularly happy, taking the Water Elf into his hands and placing it on his shoulder. The Sea of Calamity was different from other areas, ordinary ships had no ability to move forward in the Sea of Calamity. That is to say, if there was only one ship, once destroyed, it would be trapped forever within the Sea of Calamity¡¯s domain. Therefore, for this mission, both Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter dispatched their respective ships. Everyone and the Water Elves gathered on the deck of the Snake Father to discuss the plans ahead. Chen Qi stood upon the deck, taking out the map and announcing the latter part of their journey, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, next, all we have to do is follow one direction and go straight ahead to reach the island of Blue Fire.¡± Melanie¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Straight ahead?¡± If it was a matter of going straight, then the latter part of their journey promised to be much more stable. ¡°Yes, but night is approaching swiftly, and we must be wary of Shadow Beasts and the monsters lying deep below the sea.¡± Chen Qi paused to think, ¡°But rest assured, my dear crew, according to the current situation, the latter part of our journey is very safe.¡± Alor said with a worried frown, ¡°How shall we divide the night watch? The nights in the Sea of Calamity are surely rife with danger!¡± Chen Qi offered a slight smile, ¡°You needn¡¯t worry about the night because your Lamp Keeper captain will protect you! When the time comes, just two people need to join me for the night watch.¡± The night watch was all up to the captain! Alor, the glasses-wearing Mechanic Ma Li, and the other four White Tower Hunters couldn¡¯t help but look at Chen Qi with admiration in their eyes. His shoulders were so broad, his gaze so confident! This was the sense of security the Lamp Keeper gave them! ¡°Thank you, Lamp Keeper!¡± The young Alor and Ma Li high-fived in celebration, content that with the Lamp Keeper keeping watch, they could get a good night¡¯s rest. ¡°Cough cough.¡± Melanie coughed twice, interrupting everyone. Wait a second, it was at this moment that the White Tower Hunters suddenly realized and objected, ¡°Who are your crew members?¡± Their real captain, Melanie, was still right beside them. Chen Qi chuckled, ¡°Got it, my partners, get some good rest. You know, once we reach the island of Blue Fire, a tough battle might await us.¡± Having said this, Chen Qi took out the luxurious fishing rod given to him by the Black-eyed Captain from his backpack card, walked to the side of the ship, and prepared to fish. Standing watch was an exceedingly dull affair, so before that, why not fish, For one must know, the Sea of Calamity was home to countless rare Sea Beasts. Under the twilight, Chen Qi sat at the edge of the ship, making Extraordinary Fish Bait, hooked it, and then cast the rod with gusto. He had only just advanced to Third Rank, but the Extraordinary food necessary for his bodily growth was already scarce. If he could get hold of some rare materials before setting foot on Blue Fire Island, that would be ideal. Alor adjusted his glasses, ¡°Such a fierce guy, yet he knows how to fish, with an ultra-rare, limited edition rod, no less¡­¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Lamp Keeper really is capable of anything.¡± Glasses-wearing Alor and Mechanic Ma Li were gradually impressed by Chen Qi¡¯s knowledge and life skills. This bunch, acting like White Tower Hunters, seem completely unworldly¡­ Seasoned fisherwoman Melanie said disdainfully, ¡°His technique is amateur at best. To catch Extraordinary fish while avoiding ferocious beasts, one must use specially treated Extraordinary Fish Bait¡­¡± Melanie smiled confidently; as a White Tower Hunter, she had read four volumes of the fisherman¡¯s secret manuals! Chen Qi paid no attention to Melanie, neither his fishing stance nor bait showed any sign of changing. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Considering how much this man had helped me¡­ Melanie dug out her long-cherished, ultra-rare Fish Bait from her backpack card, ¡°Lamp Keeper, you won¡¯t catch any fish with that bait, what you need is real Extraordinary Fish Bait, and as it happens, I recently have some leftovers.¡± Seizing the opportunity to showcase her fishing skills and regain her dignity as captain¡­ Melanie took off her hunter¡¯s clothes, rolled up her sleeves, and said excitedly, ¡°No need to thank me. As for compensation, calling me ¡®Captain Sister¡¯ will suffice¡­¡± However, the next second, Melanie was struck dumb. ¡°What did you just say?¡± Chen Qi lifted the fishing rod, asking. What¡¯s going on? Did something bite that quickly? Melanie shielded her eyes with her hand. A golden glow burst forth from the depths of the sea, dazzling her eyes. What¡¯s going on? Caught something already! And it was emitting a shining golden light! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 398 - 265: Fishing Competition and Tentacle Treasure Chest Chapter 398: Chapter 265: Fishing Competition and Tentacle Treasure Chest In this gray sea, this streak of golden light was particularly dazzling. ¡°Such brightness!¡± Melanie was suddenly surprised. Could Chen Qi have really fished out a deep-sea lantern fish? ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Qi flicked his fishing rod, and at that moment, hooked upon the fish hook was a round, golden little thing. Its body was round, resembling a golden spherical lantern, and atop its head dangled a small golden apple. Besides that, it also possessed two big, round, golden eyes, extraordinarily adorable. A golden legend, the water elf? Both Chen Qi and the water elf on his shoulder were shocked. At that moment, Melanie¡¯s eyes widened, and she exclaimed in amazement, ¡°Golden, Golden Apple, Apple Fish!¡± Golden Apple Fish¡­ Chen Qi faintly remembered the specific details about this little fellow. Known as the Golden Fruit Fish, also named Golden Apple Fish, it was a type of Bell Phase extraordinary fish. Furthermore, the Golden Apple Fish, symbolizing good luck and exploration, bore the golden apple atop its head, which was recognized as a super nutrient. It was said that Golden Apple Fish bore fruit every fifty years. They would bestow the fruits to the sea beasts that protected them, and these sea beasts were at least on the level of the Black Light Dragon. Thus, to obtain the golden apple from a Golden Fruit Fish, one must defeat a sea beast of the Black Light Dragon level! Of course, there were also occasional exceptions, all dependent on luck. With enough luck, simply passing by on a ship might mean finding a Golden Apple Fish. Chen Qi dimly recalled that this small, glowing, spherical fish had appeared when they encountered the Black Rock Mecha. Unexpectedly, it had followed them all the way here! Melanie couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Lamp Keeper, are you using a Dice Phase prop?¡± The usually luckless Melanie showed an envious look. Being an experienced fisherwoman, she always believed that rare fish species like the Golden Apple Fish, Golden Fish, and Magic Lamp Fish only existed in books. Those lucky enough to fish up rare Bell Phase fish species in the White Tower Federation Fishing Association would receive a super rare lucky fisher badge! And now, she had actually witnessed a novice fisher with a sloppy posture and indifferent attitude catch the extremely rare Golden Apple Fish. Indeed, the Sea of Calamity held many treasures¡­ Chen Qi smiled happily as he picked up the Golden Apple Fish from the hook. ¡°May I take it?¡± Chen Qi gave the Golden Apple Fish a look and asked politely. Golden Apple Fish: ¡°Wow!??(¡ñ?¡ñ)??!¡± Yes¡­ Chen Qi, smiling, directly used the Heartless Iron Hand to pluck the golden apple dangling from the Golden Apple Fish¡¯s head. This dazzling golden light was just too adorable¡­ At that moment, Chen Qi even felt that the Golden Apple Fish was ten times, no, a hundred times cuter than the water elf! His view was interrupted by a prompt. [Sea¡¯s Golden Apple Phase: Bell, Lamp Description: Consume the golden apple and achieve a transcendent body! Effect: Containing special Bell and Lamp divine powers, consuming it provides continuous energy for twenty-four hours, as well as increased luck, learning efficiency, disease resistance, recovery, and stamina. Furthermore, consuming it will also grant a hefty boost to physical and inspirational attributes.] Chen Qi¡¯s eyes brightened. It was truly a Golden Apple, offering many enhancements. However, its main benefit was the boost in attributes. After advancing to Third Rank, he needed extraordinary props to enhance physical qualities, becoming increasingly stringent. Like the Yellow Needle Chen Qi obtained at Witch Sea, aside from providing enhancements, it already lacked additional attribute boosts. Up until Legend, golden apples had been regarded as great nutrients. The second benefit was increased learning efficiency, another remarkable enhancement, combining with his Lamp¡¯s Inspiration, he might grasp the Dark Flame Fist directly. ¡°Thank you~¡± Chen Qi accepted the golden apple, gently touched the round Golden Apple Fish, and then threw it back into the sea. ¡°Wah!??(¡ñ?¡ñ)??!¡± The round-faced Golden Apple Fish blushed and swam in circles in the sea, then happily swam towards the ocean floor. Melanie and the other White Tower Hunters watched this scene, feeling incredibly envious. This man¡¯s luck was simply too good! According to legend, seeing a Golden Apple Fish and making a wish could bring good luck. The glasses hunter Alor, while sighing, made a secret wish: ¡°Wow! Bless me to pass the exam.¡± Mechanic Ma Li also earnestly made a wish: ¡°Bless me to eat however much I want without gaining weight.¡± A group of hopeless fellows¡­ Among the seven White Tower Hunters, only Melanie didn¡¯t make a wish. Instead, Melanie, looking serious, cast her white hunter¡¯s clothes behind her, revealing her muscular arms. Then from her backpack card, she took out her fishing rod valued at a hundred thousand! Next, she retrieved a golden fishing badge made of gold from her backpack card and pinned it on her chest. ¡°Let me introduce myself: I am a senior golden fisher from the White Tower Federation Fishing Association, three-time city fishing champion!¡± Who asked you¡­ Chen Qi sensed an ominous aura. Melanie, from childhood to adulthood and a top student at White Tower Federation College in her specialized field, always ignited a strange desire for competition. Her motivation in studying and fighting was to surpass others and keep surpassing more. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Relying on this motivation and her Extraordinary Cardmaker family, Melanie always ranked high in every competition she participated in. Back then, she firmly believed she was a true genius, destined to achieve the ¡°White Tower Excellent Student¡± title many dreamt of, and might even get a chance to join the Lighthouse and the Knowledge Hunters Association. COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 399 - 265 Fishing Competition and the Tentacle Treasure Chest_2 Chapter 399: Chapter 265 Fishing Competition and the Tentacle Treasure Chest_2 Until she ran into An, she was young and frivolous, even taunting An before the competition, mocking him as an outsider coming to the White Tower Federation to freeload off their education. Then, during the competition, she became a stepping stone for An Wuqing, and after that, her determination was shattered, leaving her despondent and growing ever more distant from the lineup of White Tower Federation¡¯s geniuses. Afterwards, she joined the Hunter Association, distancing herself from the competitive atmosphere of the White Tower Hunter Academy. Only then did she step out of her haughty young lady attitude. And now, seeing Chen Qi, Melanie¡¯s fighting spirit reignited in her heart. ¡°Little White,¡± the fisherman Chen Qi, had touched on her area of expertise! Melanie spoke with a serious expression and brimming confidence, ¡°Lamp Keeper, the night is dull, so while we keep watch, let¡¯s have a fishing challenge, whoever catches the more valuable fish wins. Betting fifty writhing shadows, what do you say?¡± Chen Qi silently looked at Melanie. Why on earth did Melanie suddenly issue a challenge to him? Moreover, fifty writhing shadows were no small amount. Chen Qi didn¡¯t understand, this was her pride as a fisherman and her dignity as a captain! Melanie wanted to show off to her crew members in front of her crew. Chen Qi thought for a moment, ¡°Alright, since I¡¯m bored keeping watch anyway, but I¡¯ve used up all my writhing shadows, I¡¯ll have to compensate with money.¡± ¡°No problem!¡± Melanie sat down next to Chen Qi and pulled out a bucket, ¡°Lamp Keeper, many people say that fishing on a moving ship is all about luck, but in reality, there¡¯s skill involved too.¡± ¡°What kind of skill?¡± Chen Qi looked at Melanie without a word. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Melanie¡¯s lips curled up, ¡°It¡¯s prayer, and sucking up good luck!¡± With that said, Melanie closed her eyes, crossed her legs, and made a praying gesture! Begin the prayer! ¡°Oh, God of Fortune with the twenty-sided dice, please grant me good luck!¡± ¡°Apostle of the twenty-sided dice, Six-faced Angel, please allow me to absorb his lucky power! Bestow upon me the supreme fisherman¡¯s blessed soul of luck!¡± ¡°Oh Sea Goddess of Witch Sea, let me drain his luck away!¡± ¡°Shell Witch, I am willing to offer you twenty years of my crew¡¯s love fortune, please shower me with lucky coins!¡± Melanie prayed with devotion. ¡°¡­¡± Was this person really an elite Hunter of the White Tower Federation? Chen Qi¡¯s stereotype of White Tower Hunters being diligent, knowledgeable, and serious was completely shattered by Melanie. After a series of prayer rituals, Melanie forcefully cast her fishing rod and said confidently, ¡°The competition officially starts!¡± Chen Qi was utterly speechless and continued fishing quietly. As long as he was there, Melanie¡¯s fishing haul shouldn¡¯t be small. The next second, a burst of golden light flashed once more from the surface of the sea! What, a second golden light! Chen Qi was taken aback. Even with his Deep Sea Affinity, encountering a Golden Apple Fish was very rare. In such a short time, a second golden light had appeared. Was this Sea of Calamity some kind of wishing well? Chen Qi was startled, could he, with Deep Sea Affinity and Fishing Skill Card, actually lose to Melanie in fishing? ¡°My, my, my prayer¡­¡± Melanie was incredibly shocked and hurriedly stood up, reeling in with all her might. ¡°It feels so heavy! Something big is coming!¡± Excitement painted Melanie¡¯s face, her eyes completely covered in dazzling golden light. Was her luck tonight actually better than Chen Qi¡¯s? Whoosh! ¡°Up!¡± Melanie laughed heartily as she pulled up the fish. And when she started reeling, a giant burst of golden light dazzled everyone. Melanie had pulled up a glittering golden treasure chest. On top of the glittering golden chest, were inlaid gems of various colors. ¡°Wow!¡± Melanie was awestruck by the golden light, ¡°Lamp Keeper, I won this match.¡± ¡°Melanie, that is¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the treasure chest and sighed. ¡°Why that look? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re jealous of my luck¡­¡± Melanie hoisted the hefty treasure chest onto the boat, her lips curling up slightly, ready to taunt heartily. However, the next second, the immense treasure chest suddenly opened, and numerous slippery tentacles stretched out, entwining Melanie¡¯s upper body and dragging her into the chest¡ª ¡°Wah, wah, save, save me! Wuuu¡ª¡± At this moment, all that remained of Melanie outside the chest was her twitching buttocks and legs, struggling frantically. The White Tower Hunters looked on at this scene, speechless. Luckily, there was only one outsider, Chen Qi, present! ¡°¡­¡± The Treasure Box Monster, a mimicry creature of the high seas and one of the hunters¡¯ nightmares. In fact, in the Shell Witch¡¯s rifts, Treasure Box Monsters were not uncommon, but evidently, Melanie¡¯s competitive desire had clouded her judgement. Chen Qi was utterly speechless. The professional team he had put together seemed somewhat unreliable. Buried in the Treasure Box Monster, tormented by slimy tentacles, Melanie struggled frantically: ¡°Hurry, hurry save, save me, or¡­ I¡¯ll have to self-destruct¡­ wuuu¡­¡± Alor adjusted his glasses and said, ¡°We can¡¯t choose our own captain.¡± ¡°Hurry¡­ save your captain!!¡± Melanie thrashed wildly, her buttocks twitching even more fiercely. ¡°¡­¡± Darn, I really feel like kicking that wriggling butt¡­ Chen Qi shook his head, and with the other White Tower Hunters, they knocked out the Treasure Box Monster and rescued the White Tower Hunter captain, Melanie. In the end, a sticky Melanie was saved and settled down somewhat. However, the Treasure Box Monster was considered a very rare material, its internal tentacles were very suitable for making flesh implants, and its ¡®treasure chest shell¡¯ was quite suitable for crafting Mimic Clothing. Melanie was indeed lucky, but compared to Chen Qi, she was still a tad bit lacking. And so, Chen Qi used his Lighting Skill to light a simple oil lamp, and sitting on the boat with Melanie, they fished quietly, enjoying the serene transition from dusk to night. Everything around them was immersed in silence, save for the occasional call of the Shadow Demon in the distance forming a melodious nocturne. As time passed, the stars in the night sky seemed to shine brighter, with the bashful moon climbing to the zenith, while peals of laughter from the White Tower Hunters and the Water Elf occasionally punctuated the air. Melanie and Chen Qi¡¯s fish bucket was crammed with bucket after bucket of fish. Unbeknownst to them, daylight once again ignited in the sky, casting the first rays of dawn. The fog on the sea gradually lifted, mingling with the morning light to create a dreamlike vista. Chen Qi finally snapped out of his fishing tranquility, astonished to find he had fished from night till morning. He had even witnessed the dawn of Witch Sea at four in the morning¡­ Chen Qi glanced at the drowsy Melanie and said, ¡°I¡¯ll go cook, rest a while, and leave the rest to you.¡± ¡°Cook? You can cook too?¡± A groggy Melanie rubbed her eyes. After speaking, Chen Qi picked up the bucket full of materials and headed toward the cabin of his ghostly vessel. With the Lamp Keeper¡¯s blessings and the approaching island housing the deep blue flames, he was even more excited after a whole night. In the kitchen, Chen Qi sorted out useful Extraordinary Materials, while food items went into the kitchen. The types of fish he attracted with his Deep Sea Affinity were mostly dangerous ones that required fighting to reap rewards. There were exceptions, however, such as the Shadow Fish, which were mutation fish that appeared post-laughing moon; similar to Ghost Fire Fish, they were covered with a special layer of Shadow Oil. When approached, the shadows would writhe and transform into gargantuan Shadow Hands, attacking nearby creatures! This special Shadow Oil could be used to strengthen Shadow Phase attacks and aid the learning of Shadow Image Skills, and that night, Chen Qi obtained a whole bucketful. This was his next biggest catch after the Golden Apple. After sorting the materials, Chen Qi took out the Golden Apple and started to prepare it. It was time to use his Chef Skill. First, he made apple slices and then got ready the ingredients for the pie crust. Selecting flour, butter, and fine sugar in the right proportions, he mixed them and kneaded, pounded until the dough became soft and elastic. He then rolled the dough into thin sheets, gently laid them over the pie pan, trimming the edges neatly and beautifully. Next, Chen Qi neatly arranged the sliced Golden Apple onto the crust, each slice perfectly overlapped. He then took out his secret syrup mixed with honey and lightly drizzled it over the apple slices, combined with the Soul Seasoning from his skills! ¡°Secret technique. Soul Juice!¡± As the Soul Seasoning was sprinkled, the entire apple pie radiated dazzling golden light once more. [You have completed cooking the Super Legendary Food ¡®Golden Legend Apple Pie¡¯!] Perfect! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling, his skills were still sharp. This wasn¡¯t just any apple pie, but one infused with Soul Seasoning, an apple pie with Extraordinary Energy! At that moment, the freshly woken crew, seeing the dazzling golden light from the kitchen window of Chen Qi¡¯s vessel, instantly became fully alert. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 400 - 266: New Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon! Chapter 400: Chapter 266: New Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon! Chen Qi brought the legendary Golden Apple Pie to the dining table, then paired it with a glass of exquisite red wine. Eating such a legendary delicacy, truly required a bit of ceremony. Elegance was also important¡­ Chen Qi gently sipped his red wine, then carefully picked up a nearby silver fork with another fork and gently scooped up a small piece of apple pie to taste. Crisp and sweet, with a crunch once bitten into, and still carrying a hint of warmth. ¡°Delicious!¡± The Golden Apple Pie wasn¡¯t large, and soon, Chen Qi had eaten it all. The complete Soul Seasoning Skill could stimulate both the flavor and power inherent in the ingredients. The digestion speed was also faster than he had imagined. As a result, Chen Qi quickly felt the changes in his body. When the sweetness of the Golden Apple dissipated, a terrifying surge of Extraordinary Power swept over him, like a river, ceaselessly permeating his robust body. Every inch of his body absorbed the heat flowing from all around while every muscle, every cell, greedily devoured this power! And as he devoured it, his muscles and bones grew even stronger, and even the crackling sounds spoke of his body¡¯s vigorous state at this moment. In an instant, countless dark golden patterns emerged on every inch of Chen Qi¡¯s body. Inside Chen Qi¡¯s brain, it felt as though countless golden apples were raining down from the sky. This was a side effect of enhanced inspiration. Chen Qi could feel his perception extending indefinitely, and his mastery over Spiritual Power had become more meticulous¡ªso meticulous that he could manipulate Spiritual Power as small as a speck of dust¡ª Chen Qi closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and used the Blade Breathing Technique to adapt to this immense force. Unconsciously, the dark golden patterns on his body gradually disappeared. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª The notifications popped up. [You have perfectly digested the power of the Golden Apple Pie: Physique +20, Inspiration Points +20, Strength +5, Agility +5, Disease Resistance increased!] S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You received the 24-hour Blessing BUFF of the Golden Apple: Energy, recovery, luck, and learning efficiency significantly improved.] ¡°Phew!¡± Chen Qi stood up and forcefully exhaled a breath. At this moment, the lines of his body were strong and powerful, coupled with Steel Qi, he was as unbreakable as a boulder. This improvement alone had astonishingly increased his physique by a full 20 points, his greatest single attribute improvement to date! Chen Qi looked at his panel again. Now, his physique was a whopping 118 points, finally breaking the significant 100-point barrier. And his inspiration had reached 85 points, strength at 81 points, agility at 52 points! A physique of 100 points was a significant achievement; his attributes allowed him to perfectly equip Ember Touch and Shadow Weaving. At the same time, a physique of 100 points meant that he could install a multitude of steam mechanical equipment on his body, and also master higher-level Body Forging Skills. At this time, a new notification popped up. [Digesting the Golden Apple, you have gained the permanent passive skill ¡®Golden Apple Body¡¯.] [Golden Apple Body: Affinity: Light Effect: Your body will become even stronger, greatly increasing resistance to toxins, paralysis, burning, freezing, dissolving, and other negative states that devour the body.] Chen Qi looked at the notification with some surprise; this should be a special effect resulting from culinary cooking. With soul seasoning, Chen Qi could perfectly draw out the power of such Extraordinary Materials, thereby triggering the hidden effects of the ingredients. ¡°This is quite a nice passive Divine Skill¡­¡± Chen Qi felt the changes in his body. After reaching the Third Rank, Transcendents¡¯ battles could often become more treacherous, among them, to deal with Transcendents with strong constitution, there were no shortage of stealthy moves. For example, Unextinguishable Fire, lightning, Charming Poison, Snake Poison, and so on¡ªif hit by these, they would cause sustained real damage with negative BUFFs. It could be said that the Golden Apple Body indirectly increased his Defense, making it quite a nice passive skill. Chen Qi swung his fist casually. Boom! It made a piercing sonic boom! ¡°Not bad¡­¡± After finishing breakfast, Chen Qi felt full of strength, and at the same time, his mind became exceptionally clear. Before, Chen Qi had not completely mastered Dark Flame Fist or Blade Casting Breathing Technique. Taking advantage of this special Golden Apple Blessing BUFF, now was the perfect time to strike while the iron was hot and master these two key skills. Chen Qi took a deep breath, took out some of the bread he had prepared in the kitchen, handed it to the White Tower Hunters of the Snake Father, and asked them not to disturb him. White Tower Hunter Melanie agreed, and in the end, she still lost the contest. Melanie handed over fifty writhing shadows to Chen Qi, and then stopped disturbing him. They knew that after eating the Golden Apple, it was a precious time for learning. Especially in the study of Qi Skills, one day of learning could be on par with the effects of ten days. The other White Tower Hunters finished their breakfast and began to prepare too; they were about to arrive at Blue Fire Island and had to make all the preparations for the upcoming battle. With the help of the Golden Apple, I might be able to master these two core skills ahead of time¡­ Chen Qi returned to his room on the ship, closed the doors and windows, put on Ember Touch, and then officially began practicing Dark Flame Fist and Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique. Boom! Boom! Boom! Within the room, Chen Qi spent 10,000 inspiration points to level up Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique to Lv3. [Your Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique has reached Lv3, Strength +10, Physique +2!] Chen Qi took a deep breath, feeling the changes in his body. Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique, as the secret of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, actually had a final phase to it, but that final phase, required Steel Qi and Qi Power Transformation to be mastered, along with Blood Crystal, and combined with High-Temperature Fire, for its completion. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 401 - 266: New Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon! _2 Chapter 401: Chapter 266: New Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon! _2 Chen Qi did not hesitate, he consumed the Blood Crystal. In an instant, Chen Qi felt his blood turning ice cold, as if he were ten thousand meters under the sea in a frigid area, even his breathing became erratic as he gasped for air. Chen Qi clenched his teeth tightly and, within his bedroom, used the Fire Casting Skill, treating his own body as a piece of fine iron, constantly refining it with fierce fire. The mixture of cold and heat exploded in his body, continuously battering his muscles and bones, time and time again¡ª Chen Qi felt as though he stood atop a mountain of magma, then was continuously battered by the cold torrents of a waterfall. At this moment, if the Flower Witch were beside him, she would notice not only did his physique seem stronger, but his body also emitted a sharp, blade-like energy¡ª He didn¡¯t know how much time had passed, Chen Qi felt his Blade Breathing Technique, Qi Power Transformation, Steel Qi, and Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique merging together, ultimately reaching a culmination¡ª [Your Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique has reached MAX, you have forged your body into a blade, and have gained the Blood Blade Body!!] Chen Qi opened his eyes and at first glance, there seemed to be no change to his body, just that his eyes had become even more murderous. However, his body was now surrounded by a red mist, which, from a distance, looked like malicious spirits. Even a long sword forged from steel, upon contact with this aura, would be bisected. However, Chen Qi let out a breath, his Qi Power had reached its culmination. [Blood Blade Body: Description: In legend, there was a swordsman, his body as sharp as a blade, able to transform Qi Power into a blade, cutting through all things; now, you have forged your body into a blade. Effects: Blood Blade Qi (Passive): Based on your physique, your Defense has greatly increased, all your Qi Power attacks are enhanced by 30%, and carry a vibrant blade power! You gain a slight Blade Phase insight! Blood Blade Will (Passive): When you receive severe damage, you¡¯ll be immune to pain, and your body gains a temporary 150% increase in strength!] Blood Blade Body¡­Chen Qi took a deep breath. The enhancement of Blood Blade Body was extremely perverse, as a passive and although no direct attributes were added, fundamentally, it was a complete augmentation of Qi Power! Qi Power augmentation, also a necessary part of a Third Rank Transcendent. Now, he also seemed to have mastered one of the secrets of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. ¡°Awesome!¡± Chen Qi suddenly released a fierce Qi, pouring out from his body, like a blood-red broadsword, directly painting more than a dozen bright red scars on the walls of the room. This power was already quite formidable, and the walls of the Ghost ship were reinforced by the Blood Blade Pirate Group using good materials. This room, would need to be cleaned by the Water Elf again¡­Chen Qi took a deep breath and reigned in the fierce blade energy. Chen Qi felt his body had ascended to a new level. Looking at the time, with the boost from the Golden Apple, to raise Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique to full level had only taken half a day. This speed was much faster than he had imagined. Following that, Chen Qi took out the writhing shadows and the recent Shadow Oil. The resources of the Sea of Calamity were richer than he had imagined, greatly speeding up his training. At the same time, the Golden Apple also provided him with increased burning resistance, making it easier to master Dark Flame Fist. According to this process, by the next night, he might be able to master the Third Rank Dark Flame Fist. Chen Qi applied the Shadow Oil to his fists, then used 5000 inspiration points to upgrade to Lv2, feeling a flood of profound knowledge. [Your Dark Flame Fist has upgraded to Lv2, you gain Dark Flame Attachment. Dark Flame Attachment: You can ignite your Qi Power and turn it into ¡°Dark Flame Injury,¡± which possesses a defense-breaking effect.] Boom! Boom! Boom! Chen Qi immediately began practicing Dark Flame Fist Lv2, throwing punch after punch. Unconsciously, with three thousand punches thrown, he perfected the skill level of Dark Flame Fist. [You have fully mastered Dark Flame Fist Lv2, ¡®Dark Flame Injury¡¯ increased in power.] Indeed, with burning resistance, mastering Dark Flame Fist was exceptionally easy¡­Chen Qi did not hesitate, and again used 10,000 inspiration points to upgrade Dark Flame Fist to Lv3. [Your Dark Flame Fist has upgraded to Lv3, Dark Flame Injury power enhanced, defense-breaking effect increased, and Dark Flame Injury will now burn, making it difficult to extinguish.] Chen Qi was drenched in sweat, opened the window, the sky had already seen a hint of a dusky glow. Now, he had fully mastered the use of Dark Flame Fist, able to use tentacles, delivering punches with immense power. Also, he could rely on the attached Qi Power Dark Flame to cause high enemy defense reduction effects. Chen Qi could distinctly feel that he had become stronger. A wave of overwhelming fatigue came over him. ¡°But, it¡¯s still not enough, tonight, I can break through even more¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head, thinking that his goal, after all, was to ascend to Legend status, and the next time he saw Fen, he wanted to possess the strength to pin Fen to the ground and grind him down. Finally, relying on his willpower and the energy provided by the Golden Apple, Chen Qi prepared to perfect his Dark Flame Fist training. Boom! Boom! Boom! It was another few thousand plain punches in practice. Unknowingly, the sky had turned pitch black, and the sinister red moonlight spilled down once again. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Chen Qi stopped practicing his punches. He could now feel that he had completely mastered the Dark Flame Fist. However, strangely, Chen Qi unexpectedly found that the ¡°Dark Flame Attachment¡± of the Dark Flame Fist could form a curious linkage with his Shadow Charm, Shadow Armor, Dark Flame Fist, Shadow Step Technique, and Qi Power Transformation, Blade Breathing Technique¡ª ¡°I seem to have mastered something odd¡­¡± After carefully sensing for a moment, Chen Qi noticed that as night fell, the Shadow Oil on his fist became violent, and the Qi Power in his body also became agitated. With just a little of something special to ignite it, he would bloom into a new posture. [Your proficiency in Dark Flame Fist is maxed out, gain a 2-point strength boost, acquire burning resistance, your current burning resistance level is high.] [You have comprehended Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon Lv1!] Shadow of Flame Demon¡­ Chen Qi looked at the enhancement in front of him, bewildered. Having completely mastered the Dark Flame Fist, being able to master a new release was something Chen Qi had anticipated. After all, the Dark Flame Fist was also a high-rank attack skill of the B-grade rift! Normally, when the Dark Flame Fist reached its complete form, what should have been mastered was the Flame Demon Avatar. The Flame Demon Avatar could transform Qi Power into a Flame Demon and was a very powerful skill. Shadow of Flame Demon¡­ Chen Qi was stunned for a moment; due to the skills he possessed, the release he comprehended seemed like an entirely new special release. Chen Qi clicked to check. [Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon Lv1 Attributes: Blade, Shadow Description: Rage, get angry, go mad, let us become the calamity, slaying all enemies in the night!! Activation condition: Sufficiently low sanity and enough negative emotions or battle desire. Effects: Passive: After activation, will rapidly continue to reduce sanity, covering the whole body, transforming oneself into a terrifying, insane Shadow of Flame Demon! In the state of the Shadow of Flame Demon, physique, strength, agility increase by 200%! Qi Power strength increases by 100%!! After activation, you will clear all negative BUFFs on yourself and will not be subjected to any spirit control! Also, you can easily convert your negative emotions into more potent Dark Flames to aid your Qi Power techniques. Note: Once the release is triggered, you will enter a frenzy state, sanity will rapidly drop to below zero in ten seconds, and the body will be dominated by massive negative emotions, turning into a destructive monster of the dark night. Note: Daylight and exhaustion can stop your frenzied state.] This¡­ Chen Qi looked at the new Shadow Release he had mastered. After using the Flame Demon Avatar, the body would ignite, providing about a 100% boost to strength, physique, and agility. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet the Shadow of Flame Demon was 200%, which startled Chen Qi. However, its negative conditions were also greatly enhanced. Originally, the negative effect of the Flame Demon Avatar was the continuous deduction of sanity, but this negative effect could be closed voluntarily. But this Shadow of Flame Demon, from the description, seemed to have no normal way to shut it down. Once activated, it could only rely on the body¡¯s physical depletion and daylight, or subjugation by others. Complete demonization! ¡°Quite a pure Shadow Release¡­¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but reflect. Typically, such releases are powerful but also have a very high fatality rate. However, this also raised a question for him. His Lamp Keeper¡¯s talent allowed him to lock in a safety value in the dark and not drop any further. So, between his Lamp Keeper¡¯s talent and the madness of this Shadow of Flame Demon, which had a higher priority? COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 402 - 267 Deep Sea Titan: Twelve Tentacles Chapter 402: Chapter 267 Deep Sea Titan: Twelve Tentacles Outside the window, a bright red moon hung high above the sea. As the laughing moon rose, shadows hidden beneath the darkness slowly ascended over the sea, transforming into one floating black specter after another¡ª Meanwhile, Chen Qi felt a powerful force surge through his body. In the darkness of the night, his combat abilities substantially increased. The significant boosts provided by ¡°Night Monsters¡± refilled him with strength after a night of practicing punches. Chen Qi could feel that as his physique improved, his current physical abilities in the darkness had become capable of defeating most Third Rank Transcendents. Even seasoned Third Rank Transcendents like Fen were no match for him now in terms of physical prowess. However, even with the Ember Touch and Shadow Weaving, he still couldn¡¯t defeat top-tier Transcendents. Supernova Hai Ge and Diya¡¯s Mecha, if not for the special environment above the sea, would still far surpass him on the panel. Ultimately, though Chen Qi¡¯s current equipment was decent and his panel looked good, he still lacked the skills to secure victory. His existing Blade Release and Sacrifice My Flesh were too monotonous and required withstanding damage to unleash their full power, which was far too dangerous. However, the Shadow of Flame Demon before him was even more dangerous than ¡°Sacrifice My Flesh.¡± ¡°I need to conduct an experiment¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the Shadow of Flame Demon¡¯s abilities, took a deep breath, and attempted to mobilize this extremely dangerous power. Puchi! Puchi! Black sparks lit up from his body, then swiftly burst into flames, turning into dark fiery scales covering his entire body. His body seemed to be torn apart and reassembled, with every inch of skin covered by black and distorted shadow fire scales, which continually burned like living entities, emitting a heart-throbbing, violent aura. These flames were ruthlessly savage, containing countless furious emotions, and the flames on Chen Qi¡¯s head even formed an extremely fierce burning face, resembling a monster from hell. Chen Qi could distinctly feel that these dark flames, in conjunction with his spiritual power and blood, pushed his strength beyond its limits. Huff! Huff! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes suddenly widened, turning blood-red. In that moment, a strong desire named combat surged into his brain. His spiritual value was continuously affected by this force, steadily decreasing. However, soon, the manic aura quickly came to a halt¡­ No, to be precise, the violent aura still existed, even fiercer than before, but now Chen Qi could calm his mind and completely disregard this power. With no effect whatsoever, Chen Qi¡¯s Sea of Spirit was as stable as Mount Tai. Is that all? Chen Qi laughed, having already adapted to this incredibly manic power. His innate priority level simply smashed the negative effects of the Shadow of Flame Demon into the ground! In his lucid state, he could easily stop the Shadow of Flame Demon. This also meant he could completely ignore the negative effects of the Shadow of Flame Demon. Chen Qi gave a light puff and stopped this trial. What he had just used wasn¡¯t the full Shadow Release, but merely a test. The true Shadow Release required strong combat desires or negative emotions to activate. However, this test also allowed Chen Qi to familiarize himself with this special release. Chen Qi had been building a monster flow, thus he continuously searched for the Crawling Shadow. And this time grasping the Shadow of Flame Demon could be considered quite fortunate. ¡°A fruitful harvest indeed¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath. The Golden Apple combined with his fully-fledged core skill had raised his strength to another level. If he faced An Aotian¡¯s sneak attack again, he even had the confidence to force out the opponent¡¯s release. Chen Qi clapped his hands and looked around the bedroom at this moment. It seemed necessary to build a new training room on the ship¡­ Chen Qi mused and then clapped his hands and changed into new clothes. Night had fallen; it was time for the night watch. And according to the map, they were now deep in the Sea of Calamity. Along the way, there had been no other calamities except for black waves and storms, which was quite fortunate¡­ Chen Qi left the room, carrying a lantern, then jumped onto the Snake Father. At this moment, the White Tower Hunters, having rested for a day, had regained their vitality. Currently, they were gathered on the deck of the Snake Father. Mechanic Ma Li used the Quick Forging skill at the center of the Snake Father¡¯s deck, adding a large bonfire. Upon seeing Chen Qi approaching, Mechanic Ma Li fetched a large chicken leg from the fire: ¡°Lamp Keeper, thanks for the bread this morning.¡± ¡°Thank you~¡± Chen Qi took the chicken leg and finished it in two bites. At this moment, White Tower Hunter Captain Melanie, holding a telescope, looked anxiously towards the far end of the sea. Chen Qi approached: ¡°Everyone, how are things? Any troubles?¡± Melanie frowned and said, ¡°Lamp Keeper, we¡¯re almost there, but, if we want to land on the island next, it¡¯s going to be very difficult.¡± Because of the smiling moon, at night, the ships couldn¡¯t extinguish their flames; otherwise, they would instantly be mobbed by Shadow Beasts. That is, the plan for the ships to land on the island would be quite difficult at night. Melanie shook her head: ¡°Lamp Keeper, we¡¯re running out of time, and we have too little planning and intelligence. Even if we land on the island, it would be extremely dangerous for us.¡± Melanie sighed. The closer they got to Blue Fire¡¯s excavation site, the more nervous she felt. COMMENT S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 403 - 267 Deep Sea Titan: Twelve Tentacles_2 Chapter 403: Chapter 267 Deep Sea Titan: Twelve Tentacles_2 The Crack Tide in the Witch Sea was an opportunity that came once in two hundred years. For someone like her, a failed examinee in the White Tower Federation¡¯s examination system, without the Crack Tide, aspiring to become a Legend would mean working in a remote Hunter Association for at least twenty years. And the other six Third Rank White Tower Hunters, though they were also at Third Rank, came from ordinary families within the White Tower Federation. For them, becoming a Fourth Rank Legend was far too distant a dream. Only in the risky adventures of the Witch Sea¡¯s Crack Tide could they possibly become Legends and witness the true splendors of the world. Melanie could feel that her old friend Anne was only one Occupation Card away from being promoted to a Legend, while her own ability still fell far short. For this reason, Melanie decisively stepped into this adventure. The cold sea breeze blew over everyone. Melanie couldn¡¯t help but be troubled, but after thinking it over carefully, she was a bit enticed by the desire for promotion and attracted by Chen Qi¡¯s resolute attitude. Even if they truly could reach Blue Fire Island, obtaining the deep blue fire would be extremely difficult. They were currently unsure of the defense capabilities of their target island and also didn¡¯t know how much deep blue fire there was on the island. Moreover, even if they could get their hands on the deep blue fire, they might encounter attacks from the Bonfire Energy Company on their way back. Chen Qi also gave it some thought; he actually had some conjectures about the island. Usually, the Lamp Keepers of lighthouses were of utmost importance to an island. Lamp Keepers are a versatile role, capable of both offense and support¡ªtheir inherent Lighting Skill, combined with the ¡®Holy Light Be With You¡¯, a spell commonly used by nuns of the Frostwinter Kingdom, could create an impressive group BUFF. Most Lamp Keepers are adept at both offense and support and are strictly protected by other Transcendents. Therefore, if the Lamp Keeper is killed, it definitely indicates that something unusual has happened. At the same time, the movements of the Snake Father were extremely tense. The route they initially chose, close to the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock, was a particularly dangerous one. That is to say, Blue Fire Island is highly likely to be in some kind of trouble and in urgent need of a Lamp Keeper. This island would need a Lamp Keeper, would need the Snake Father¡­ Chen Qi used the Lighting Skill to brighten the light in his hand: ¡°Melanie, hide the other two ships and keep them as our escape vessels. Then, you guys put on the clothes of the former crew of the Snake Father, and we¡¯ll disguise ourselves as the Snake Father to see if we can get close to the island of Blue Fire.¡± ¡°Disguise as the Snake Father?¡± Melanie blinked in confusion. ¡°Let¡¯s just try it. Even if we can only disguise ourselves until we reach the shore, we wouldn¡¯t have to endure cannon fire.¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment, donned the Snake Father Cloak, and flicked his finger lightly. According to intelligence, there were currently no Legends on Blue Fire Island. He, along with White Tower Hunters, could definitely make a swift attack and directly seize control of the island. At that moment, a tiny sea snake swam over from the ocean and slowly crawled over to Chen Qi¡¯s beloved snake. Because Snake Father practiced special skills, his head resembled a snake, and he wore the Snake Father Cloak all year round, never showing his true face. Those who saw his face were usually killed by the Snake Father. As a result, many identified Snake Father by his pet rare Qinghai Snake. Melanie was stunned. At this moment, Chen Qi, wearing a dark green cloak, could be mistaken for Snake Father by many if they didn¡¯t observe carefully. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Melanie nodded her head; she had no better options at the moment. As a sea breeze passed, they could see an island and the dazzling light of a lighthouse at the edge of their vision. Then, Melanie took out two rare Invisibility Cards and picked a remote area of the sea to hide the Ghost ship and the White Tower Hunter. As long as no one passed through this area, the two ships could remain secure. Afterward, Melanie and the others changed into the green uniforms of the pirates from the Snake Father and headed to the distant island. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª With the wind howling again and again, the Snake Father was only five hundred meters from Blue Fire Island¡¯s dock. However, as they approached the island, they were surprised to find that the island seemed to be moving and was emitting significant vibrations. ¡°An earthquake?¡± Chen Qi frowned. There were no ships at the dock of Blue Fire Island, only two huge bonfires and a group of watchful pirates. There were about fifty people, likely including four Third Rank Transcendents¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Their combat power was even superior to those defending the island. They could storm through¡­ Chen Qi concealed his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking technique beneath the cloak, ready for battle at any moment. At that moment, numerous pirates from the Sea God Pirate Group began to move forward. Chen Qi brought the ship to a halt; the Snake Father moored at the shore. Successfully landed and unnoticed¡­ Chen Qi exhaled a long breath. At that moment, Seal, the leader of the Sea God Pirate Group on Blue Fire Island, stepped forward. Holding a lantern, he looked towards Chen Qi on the Snake Father and grumbled, ¡°Snake Father, you actually took such a long time to come back. If this keeps up, we¡¯ll all starve here!¡± S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seal, one of the major captains of the Sea God Pirate Group, practiced a special type of transformation like the Snake Father. ¡°Are you kidding me? We took the most dangerous route!¡± Chen Qi mimicked the Snake Father¡¯s gruff, muffled voice as he led seven Third Rank White Tower Hunters down from the Snake Father. The moment Seal saw Chen Qi, a flicker of joy passed through his eyes, ¡°How did it go? Did you manage to capture a Lamp Keeper? If we don¡¯t have another Lamp Keeper in a few days, there might not even be one-fifth of us left!¡± One-fifth¡­ Chen Qi scanned the crowd. Just as he surmised, everyone on the island had faced a severe crisis. Chen Qi took a step forward and said lightly, ¡°It took some time, but I got one.¡± Seal smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s not one of our own people from Sea God Island, right? You know we can¡¯t afford to offend our own Lamp Keepers.¡± Chen Qi returned a smile, ¡°It¡¯s not.¡± Seal revealed two sharp blood fangs with a big laugh, ¡°Well done! Snake Father, you really caught a wild Lamp Keeper. Next, we just need to extract the final Blue Fire, send him to the center of the island for a try, and snatch the thing from that guy¡¯s hands! Then we can set sail again!¡± Seal clenched his fists, ¡°For this operation, it¡¯s not excessive for Lord Bishop to reward you and me with a Legendary profession card!!¡± ¡°Indeed¡­¡± Chen Qi smiled and then scanned the island again. The island¡¯s defensive forces had completely collapsed. At this point, Seal asked with a smile, ¡°By the way, Snake Father, what about those Second Rank laborers responsible for the digging? Our excavation relies on them.¡± ¡°On the sea, we encountered an accident, ran into people from the Bonfire Energy Company¡­¡± As Chen Qi spoke, he moved closer to Seal. Listening, Seal quickly realized something was wrong. Behind the Snake Father were seven Third Rank strong people! To avoid sharing the reward with others, the Snake Father wouldn¡¯t have hired so many Third Ranks. ¡°You¡­¡± Seal glared with rage. However, before he could react, dark flames suddenly ignited on Chen Qi¡¯s fist, and he struck a heavy blow to Seal¡¯s abdomen. ¡°Lamp Phase! You¡¯re from the Bonfire Company!!¡± Seal spat out a mouthful of blood, instantly realizing the situation. To Chen Qi¡¯s surprise, they didn¡¯t resist at all but rather fled the place rapidly. ¡°Damn it!¡± Seal shouted, ¡°Brothers, we¡¯ve failed. Invoke the deity, let them feel the fear of the divine!¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi suddenly looked up. As a tremendous horn sounded, the entire island abruptly began to fracture and rise continuously. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 404 - 268: The Great Melee! Chapter 404: Chapter 268: The Great Melee! Boom! Boom! Accompanied by chaos, over two hundred pirates stationed on Blue Fire Island poured out of their nests, and the whole scene was in complete disarray. There were other Third Rank Transcendents appearing on Blue Fire Island, and the number of Third Rank Transcendents reached an astonishing eleven. Chen Qi temporarily ignored them and instead lifted his head to gaze at the twelve crimson eyes in the sky. Deep Sea Titans. Twelve Tentacles¡ª ¡°Big BOSS ah¡ª¡± Chen Qi frowned and took a step back. The ship they arrived on, Snake Father, had been damaged due to the light source. Their current situation was a bit of a mess. Previously, the waterhole beast he encountered was an eyes-level difficulty, and with his current strength, he could easily crush the waterhole beast. But according to the treasure map of the Deep Sea Hunter, the monster in front of them was only two levels higher than the waterhole beast, a hand-level difficulty. Two levels up from a waterhole beast to a world-class BOSS? Chen Qi secretly switched the lantern in his hand for the more powerful Day Lantern. Lighting Skill! The light from the Day Lantern suddenly intensified, and with its enhancement, a small kerosene lamp illuminated the entire dock. As Chen Qi was within the range of the Lighting Skill, he felt his body become more nimble. He had participated in the elimination battle against Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles, a late-game major BOSS, in the gaming forums. The Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles, an ancient species under the deep sea, characterized by having twelve huge tentacles, each with a blood-red Red Moon¡¯s Eye. Moreover, whenever it was reduced to a critical state, it would consume an eye to fully replenish its massive Titan body¡¯s health. That is, it had twelve lives. In terms of strength, it was even above Legends, a terrifying creature that required multiple Legends and thousands of ships to kill. Chen Qi looked up at the red moon in the sky. This Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles was not the one he was familiar with from the forums; its body was even darker and exuded a strong Shadow Phase presence, and it was clearly afraid of bright light¡ª ¡°Such a strong Shadow Phase presence, is it because of the Red Moon?¡± S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi thought to himself, after the Red Moon passed, all deep sea monsters had a chance of becoming distorted. And the monster in front of him was very likely a hand-level creature that had been guarding the treasure, mutilated by Deep Sea Hunters, but under the Red Moon, it had regrown its tentacles and turned into a horrific calamity of the Sea of Calamity. Chen Qi raised the lantern, and at the same time, the huge body of the creature was covered with swarms of Shadow Beasts, as it, as an ancient deep sea species, had received power from the Red Moon. Moreover, its Shadow Phase presence had already surpassed the information on its ancient deep sea kind. This was a fallen Shadow Phase Behemoth! Chen Qi could clearly sense that his Deep Sea Affinity, was probably not enough to keep him safe in front of this Deep Sea Titan. The only good news was that this Deep Sea Titan didn¡¯t show any desire to attack humans. It had no interest in killing humans, but like the Shadow Beasts, it disliked light. ¡°The situation is not very good, we have to grab the loot and retreat early¡­¡± Chen Qi looked towards the Sea God Pirate Group that was running away. Their primary mission this trip was to rob the Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s equipment and excavate the Deep Blue Fire that was being mined here. Deep Sea Fire could be used to forge a large number of taboo equipment and was also a material for Domain Release, an extremely rare forbidden material. But before that¡­ Chen Qi turned around to look back. He saw the Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles unexpectedly lashed out with one of its enormous twelve tentacles towards him. The head of its tentacle, like a massive hill, fell from the sky, and the ground was oppressed by this pressure, and for a moment, dust flew everywhere. Chen Qi decisively activated Super Sensation, followed by Hound Step¡¯s Instant Step, maximizing his agility. However, contrary to his expectations, the massive tentacle attack recoiled violently upon coming into contact with the Day Lantern¡¯s brightness¡ª Like a human being burned by a high-temperature object, the Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles¡¯ tentacle recoiled fiercely, obediently withdrawing. With the extinguishing of the Lighthouse¡¯s light, the Twelve Tentacles did not continue to attack but obediently lay on top of the mountain, closing its eyes. Without any lights that could be extinguished, it fell back into sleep. ¡°Low desire to attack, extreme fear of bright light, fondness for sleep¡­¡± As long as it wasn¡¯t provoked, it appeared to be safe. However, what exactly had provoked it a moment ago? Chen Qi immediately turned his focus onto the fleeing Sea God Pirate Group. At that moment, the leader of the Sea God Pirate Group, Seal, was holding a harp in its mouth. From its mouth, a strange, wailing-like music was emanating. The knowledgeable Melanie immediately said: ¡°Be careful, that¡¯s Venus¡¯s Harmonica, capable of enraging and empowering all Shadow and Sea Beast monsters!¡± Melanie clenched her teeth; this was a legendary Divine Artifact of the Sea God Pirate Group and now it was in the hands of the pirate captain Seal. Venus¡¯s Harmonica, this guy had an incredibly rare treasure on him¡­ A spark lit up in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, and his body began exuding dark flames. At this moment, the jovial-looking Seal bellowed: ¡°Darn Bonfire Hunter Group, do you know what mistake you¡¯ve made? You¡¯ve offended the divinity of these seas!¡± ¡°Wait until we escape; you¡¯ll have no good end! Brothers, play the war song, and let them witness our great escape speed!!¡± COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 405 - 268: The Great Melee!_2 Chapter 405: Chapter 268: The Great Melee!_2 Captain Seal snarled threats as he ran towards their large ship hidden in the dark. Under Captain Seal¡¯s order, the pirates immediately retreated. At the moment, Chen Qi and his companions¡¯ Snake Father had been destroyed, and as long as they reached the Seal, the White Tower Hunter Team would fall into a huge crisis! Escape was for a better attack¡­ Captain Seal curved his lips, admiring his own cunning, ¡°Stop that Lamp Keeper!¡± ¡°Charge!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts moved slightly, and he used Hound Step¡¯s Instant Step in rapid succession, weaving through the crowd straight toward their leader, Captain Seal. Why are you giving orders? And you¡¯re a Lamp Keeper, meant to protect us from Shadow Demon attacks as a supporting presence in the fight, so why are you charging to the front¡­ Melanie complained in her heart, but her body obediently followed his command, drawing out the hidden cards from under her armpit. Rain of Thousand Cards! In an instant, countless sharp spinning cards flew like a hail of bullets, knocking down the enemies around Chen Qi. ¡°Well done, Melanie!¡± With no one else attacking, Chen Qi quickly closed in on the pirate captain Seal and gently touched his Dark Flame Attachment onto the blade. Instant Step Slash! Chen Qi used Instant Step again, appearing in front of Seal, then slashed down hard with both hands holding the sword. ¡°Super Iron Block!¡± Bang! Captain Seal roared again, his body becoming as hard as steel, gleaming and effortlessly withstanding the strike. The Super Iron Block was an upgraded version of Iron Block, known as the strongest defense shield in the sea and was Seal¡¯s proudly mastered Divine Skill. Captain Seal smirked confidently, ¡°Your energy, you¡¯ve just advanced recently, haven¡¯t you? I happen to be the new leader of this mission, and you dare to challenge me alone! Do you know, my Iron Block, has reached the peak of Third Rank!¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t waste words, first a heavy blow with Dark Flame Fist to Seal¡¯s face, then another slash towards Seal¡¯s abdomen. Shadow Blade Slash! In that moment, Seal¡¯s tough abdomen splattered with blood, and he was slashed flying fifty meters away. The Dark Flame Attachment inherently had the effect of reducing defense, perfectly countering such a monotonous skill like Iron Block. Seal rolled on the ground several times, then ran towards their main ship again, ¡°Damn it! Boy, you¡¯ve angered me, just wait until I escape, you¡¯re going to pay!¡± However, the next second, Seal realized something was amiss, his harmonica had gone missing. ¡°The simpleton trained in Iron Block is indeed not so easy to defeat¡­¡± Chen Qi chuckled and glanced at the ¡®Venus Harmonica¡¯ in his hand. When he had swung his fist at Seal¡¯s face just now, he had relied on Super Sensation to stealthily snatch the harmonica away with an extremely secretive technique. [Venus Harmonica: Attribute: Flower Description: Commissioned by Deep Sea Hunters and crafted by a master to irritate sea beasts, making them feel the pain and hopelessness of being unable to sleep! Effect: By playing the harmonica, a furious song can be played to enrage sea beasts and Shadow Beasts!] Deep Sea Hunters¡¯ treasure! Even able to activate an alarm clock that enrages sea beasts in their sleep? Captain Seal actually possessed such a fine thing¡­ In the face of Captain Seal, Chen Qi pocketed the harmonica. You, you, you¡­ Seal¡¯s eyes flared with rage; this was a Divine Artifact he had barely managed to exchange from the Mysterious Shop, and now, it had been taken from him so easily! In the end, Seal suppressed the rage in his heart and the pain in his body, bellowing, ¡°I have successfully used my dominance to intimidate the Lamp Keeper! Board the ship!¡± Through the chaos just created, their helmsman had already started the ship¡¯s engine and turned the helm; all they needed to do was board the ship, obtain the Deep Blue Fire, and these mere eight ordinary Third Rank Hunters would be their playthings! Captain Seal took a giant leap, landing on the main ship. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this, the pirates rejoiced; most of them had already boarded the ship, especially their Third Rank Extraordinary Captains. Meanwhile, the Second and First Rank Transcendents were blocking Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunters. However, these pirates were like wheat before the White Tower Hunters, being reaped one after another. One by one, the pirates died under the slashing of the White Tower Hunters. ¡°` Boom, boom, boom¡ª The main engine of Captain Seal¡¯s flagship was fully preheated. ¡°Captain Seal, we still have a lot of brothers who aren¡¯t on the ship!¡± Someone yelled urgently. Excluding the five hundred miners, the pirates had a total of two hundred men, but now, only forty had boarded the ship. Captain Seal didn¡¯t hesitate and bellowed out loudly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, our remaining brothers will definitely be able to pin those guys to the ground and hammer them; they can do it, they are invincible¡ªstart the ship!¡± Upon hearing this, the pirates on the shore were suddenly shocked: ¡°We can¡¯t do this, Captain!¡± The situation was extremely tense. Captain Seal¡¯s main ship started up at an incredibly rapid pace and soon, the massive vessel was heading out to sea! These pirates just wanted to run away with the deep blue fire, without any intention of fighting¡­ Chen Qi shook his head and prepared to have the Water Elf stick to the bottom of their ship. ¡°Water Elf, go¡ª¡± Chen Qi beckoned with a finger. For now, the situation was still within controllable limits. In terms of strength, with two hundred men and eleven Third Rank Transcendents, the Sea God Pirate Group could undoubtedly fight them. However, as long as Chen Qi and his team didn¡¯t reveal their identities, the Sea God Pirate Group would fear reinforcement. Therefore, the Sea God Pirate Group was making a full effort to escape. Just wait for the right moment, Chen Qi thought to himself. However, the very next second, the situation suddenly changed. In front of the smoothly sailing Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s ships, a multitude of cracks appeared instantly, resembling shattered mirrors. Bang! Bang! Bang! Followed by a sharp cracking sound, a portal opened abruptly, and at the same time, a ship ablaze with flames emerged from the fissure, blocking the way of Captain Seal¡¯s vessel. Boom! With a deafening roar, the two ships collided violently amidst the waves, causing both hulls to shake intensely. The ships of Bonfire Energy Company were twice as tall and had already activated their Defense Barriers. Captain Seal¡¯s bow shattered, and items from the deck were thrown into the air by the powerful impact, scattering and creating a cacophony all around. In an instant, the crew of the Seal displayed looks of utmost terror. ¡°What the hell rammed into my ship?¡± Captain Seal was clearly baffled¡ªhe had never imagined that a Bonfire Energy Company ship, especially the swift Bonfire Exploration, would appear on his escape route. Could this also be within the calculations of the Lamp Keeper? Captain Seal took a deep breath, then focused on what was beneath his feet. A deep blue flame was burning more intensely following the violent collision. Bonfire Energy Company had joined the battlefield. At the bow of the Bonfire Exploration, Captain Blue Fire stood, looking down at the chaos below, and immediately noticed the panicked expressions of everyone, as well as Chen Qi, wearing the Snake Father Cloak. At that moment, Diya glanced over and immediately understood the situation, saying coldly: ¡°Blue Fire, looks like those who want to snatch the deep blue fire aren¡¯t just from the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group. Which little mouse from what power dared to touch Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s cake.¡± Saying this, Diya turned to look at Chen Qi. Chen Qi observed the Bonfire Energy Company ship burning fiercely in front of him and analyzed: ¡°The Space Jump Engine.¡± Logically speaking, without a fixed destination, Bonfire Energy Company shouldn¡¯t have arrived before them. However, for the sake of competing for the deep blue fire, Bonfire Energy Company had deployed a ship equipped with a Space Jump Engine. At this moment, Diya swept his gaze over everyone present and smiled faintly: ¡°You guys are fighting pretty fiercely, but it looks like mere resistance of a rabble. After all, the navy has taken down the reinforcements of the Sea God Pirate Group, and the Black Whale Group¡¯s reinforcements have been completely led away after discovering the traces of the Flower Witch.¡± Diya casually asked: ¡°Manager Blue Fire, who shall we hit first?¡± Blue Fire looked up at the sky, then swept his gaze over the people on the island and waved his hand: ¡°Everyone.¡± Boom! The very next moment, fifty hunters from Bonfire Energy Company picked up their Magic Bullet Bonfire Guns and unleashed intense fire bombs. In an instant, the entire island¡¯s dock was engulfed in the roar of gunfire! ¡°` COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 406 - 267: Molten Armor! Chapter 406: Chapter 267: Molten Armor! Ratatatatata! Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s fifty Hunters constantly shot dazzling firelight from their Bonfire Guns. The sound of gunfire surged like a tidal wave, incessant and relentless! Steel Qi! Chen Qi took a deep breath, and on his arm, he gathered a ring of Steel Qi that resembled black steel, resisting the dense rain of bullets. Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s exploration ship was staffed with the Blue Fire Manager, Supernova Diya, three Third Rank Transcendents, and fifty fully-armed Hunters. In total, there were five Third Rank Transcendents, plus fifty Second Rank Hunters. At first glance, this lineup seemed very weak in the dangerous Sea of Calamity. Normally, Second Rank Transcendents had very little impact on Third Rank Transcendents, but every Second Rank Hunter on the Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s ship was equipped with Bonfire Armor Type Three, powerful armor that could increase base attributes by 70% and bestow various skills like Instant Explosion, fuel ignition, Back Energy, Overload, and more. Mechanical Armor was also the core of Shell Country¡¯s technology. Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s Second Rank Hunters were the elite among their rank and were also supported by the expert Blue Fire Manager and Supernova Diya. Additionally, with Black Rock Mecha, Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s crew could regard everyone present as trash. They showed no mercy towards the White Tower Hunters from the Tower of Books¡ª However, the other party was clearly too reckless¡­ Clutching his lantern, Chen Qi quickly pulled back. They had completely failed to notice the surrounding twelve tentacles and the agitation of the Deep Blue Fire¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes narrowed as flames began to burn atop his body. Fifty Bonfire Energy Hunters and two hundred pirates brawled together, causing utter chaos on the docks, with explosions erupting one after another. Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s goal was clear: they aimed to seize the Deep Blue Fire and subdue all outsiders present! Melanie¡¯s eyes widened; she had not expected that in the eyes of Bonfire Energy Company, they, as Third Rank Transcendents, were simply small mice that could be easily dealt with. ¡°We¡¯re people from the Tower of Books! If you lay a hand on us, Saint White Tower Scribe won¡¯t let you off easily!¡± Melanie shouted, hoping to intimidate the Bonfire Energy crew with her substantial backing from the Tower of Books. On the ship of the Tower of Books sat a Saint, along with a Legend from the White Tower Federation. The now arrogant and dominant Bonfire Energy Company was in the hands of the Tower of Books like a tiny mouse to be easily crushed. ¡°Saint?¡± Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s Diya chuckled dryly: sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°This Witch Sea isn¡¯t exactly conducive to the advancement of Saints, and besides, what value do you, a Third Rank Transcendent, have in the eyes of Saints?¡± To a Legend, Third Ranks were like ants, and to those centuries-old Saints, Third Ranks were like dust on the ground. And who would mobilize the immense Tower of Books for mere dust? Boom! White Tower Hunter Melanie flicked her finger, and a white array card popped out. Written on the face of the card were the words ¡®White Tower Advanced Mathematics.¡¯ ¡°Then don¡¯t blame me!¡± Melanie, no longer hesitating, her eyes turned completely white, and numerous white runes appeared on her body, chanting spells. She flicked her hand violently and threw a white card into the air above her. Above her, the card burst into white light, unleashing a powerful force! ¡°Book Release. Knowledge Card!¡± In an instant, the entire dock was shrouded in a faint mist centered on the card in the sky, with numerous mutterings of knowledge ringing in everyone¡¯s ears. At the same time, a multitude of frost-riddled white runes emerged from the ground like serpents, firmly restraining all enemies within range. Melanie was a powerful Cardmaker, capable of crafting cards for various situations¡ªher trump cards. The Knowledge Card could directly infuse knowledge into enemies within range, while controlling them with white runes¡ªa very powerful area control technique. At this moment, Captain Seal was flustered and in agony: ¡°Damn it, why is my brain repeatedly echoing a bunch of weird symbols!¡± The knowledge Melanie chose to inject was her most hated subject¡ªmathematics. This move is effective¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. The pirates and Bonfire Hunters were momentarily drowned in a sea of symbols and numbers, unable to extricate themselves. As the captain, Melanie, with a determined look in her eyes, issued her final command: ¡°Everyone, grab the Deep Blue Fire and retreat immediately! This is our last chance!¡± Their situation was extremely dire. In Melanie¡¯s view, the chance of them getting out alive didn¡¯t exceed 20%. At this point, Melanie finally resembled a captain. Not bad at all¡­ Chen Qi smiled with satisfaction. This large-scale release had created a perfect opportunity to snatch and run. ¡°Understood, Captain!¡± In an instant, White Tower Hunters shot like shooting stars toward Captain Seal¡¯s position. Aboard that ship, the Deep Blue Fire was certainly hidden. Bang! Alor punched through the deck! Sure enough, beneath Captain Seal¡¯s position, about twenty Deep Blue Fires were stored in special glass bottles. White Tower Hunters immediately began to secure the Deep Blue Fire into their backpack cards. However, contrary to their expectations, the energy contained within the Deep Blue Fire was so special that it couldn¡¯t be stuffed into the backpack cards. But their reactions were quick. They immediately tied the bottles to their hunter¡¯s clothes¡¯ belts and then rushed toward a dark corner. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 407 - 267: Molten Armor!_2 Chapter 407: Chapter 267: Molten Armor!_2 Currently, the dock is within the firing range of Bonfire Energy Company, and to escape, they had to take a detour and then delve into the darkness. Bonfire Energy Company and the pirates were controlled, and the White Tower Hunters ran extremely fast, especially the glasses hunter Alor, who carried a full five Deep Blue Fire Bottles, but ran at the forefront of the team. ¡°Think you can run?¡± Soon, a heavy cannonball burning with fire was fiercely launched in front of glasses hunter Alor, blocking his path. Boom¡ª At this moment, part of Bonfire Energy Company had already completed the injection of the ¡°awakening agent¡± at the cost of losing memories and charged towards Alor. However, suddenly, a gust of hot wind came through. Diya couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Leave the strongest one for me! No, leave all these White Tower Hunters for me!¡± Diya had already taken off his coat, revealing the brand-new mechanical armor ¡°Molten¡± beneath! Its armor was black and gold, with a High Rank Furnace Core emanating scorching heat at the heart, and the two arms were limited products from Steam Hand, the ¡°Blast Steel Hand¡±! Suddenly, a cold female voice emanated from Diya¡¯s armor, ¡°Energy filled, initiating overload mode!¡± Whoosh¡ª Meteor Dash! In an instant, twelve air vents on the back of Diya¡¯s armor violently blasted out flames, rushing towards Alor like a falling meteor. ¡°What a joke!¡± Alor¡¯s face changed dramatically, this person had suddenly exploded with such terrifying speed! Diya had already come to his side, giving a slight smile. Is this one of the seven supernovas reported by the White Dove Newspaper! Moreover, this person ranked sixth among the supernovas! Alor couldn¡¯t even imagine how strong supernovas like Hai Ge, Black Hunter, and Flower Witch were! Diya¡¯s mechanical arm suddenly emitted lava-like scorching sparks, then a massive amount of steam poured out. Boom! ¡°Little hunter, some things, you can¡¯t handle!¡± Blast Burning Fist! Diya fiercely punched out a straight punch, hitting Alor in the chest, the punch so powerful that it created a fifty-meter-long trail of flame resembling a dragon¡¯s tail in the air. Alor was smashed by the immense force, breaking two trees consecutively until he hit a pitch-black mountainside, forming a deep crater¡ª Meat Cutting Bone Breaking! ¡°What a joke¡­why, would there be Molten Armor from the craftsmen¡­¡± Alor, covered in blood, struggled to stand up, his breastbone already shattered, and the beating of his heart continuously weakening. In the New Day World, the most powerful Thirteen Hunter Groups possess the greatest military force among the nations and stand at the apex of all organizations. And at the pinnacle of Shell Country¡¯s military might, are the ¡°Craftsmen¡± and ¡°Merchants¡± hunter groups. And the armor Diya was currently wearing was indeed the standard Molten Armor for Third Rank Transcendents from Shell Country¡¯s ¡°Craftsmen¡± hunter group! Even as a mechanic, Diya was pressing him to the ground and pounding him while equipped with the Molten Armor! Alor spat out a mouthful of blood, the Diya in front of him, hailing from Steam Hand¡¯s nobility, didn¡¯t need any adventure to have the world¡¯s top taboo equipment, something a regular Third Rank Transcendent like him couldn¡¯t challenge. They were at the same Extraordinary Rank, yet there was an insurmountable gulf between them. Unfortunately, I still haven¡¯t been able to go back for the exam¡­ Alor staggeringly took two steps, wanting to initiate Book Release to buy time for the other team members. However, with a cold look in his eyes, Diya didn¡¯t give him the chance! Overload mode. Meteor Dash! Diya¡¯s steel armor on his back blazed up with scorching fire again, suddenly flashed, and charged to Alor¡¯s front, punching out¡ª Yet, at the moment of impact, Diya¡¯s mechanical eye suddenly sensed a dangerous aura. Out of the darkness, Chen Qi flashed instantly, then threw a punch, hitting the accelerating Diya. Dark Flame Fist! ¡°???¡± Diya was suddenly shocked. Boom! In an instant, a black flame wave, like a tide, hit Diya in the chest and sent him flying¡ª The tremendous impact caused Diya to roll on the ground for a full ten turns. ¡°Even the heart has been replaced with the Heart of the Melting Furnace¡­¡± Chen Qi blew on the black flame in his hand, then slowly drew out Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Chen Qi muttered, ¡°Alor, hand over your Deep Blue Fire to the Water Elf, then leave the battlefield and go heal.¡± Lamp Keeper¡­ Alor¡¯s eyes widened, indescribable emotions surging through him, Lamp Keeper actually faced Supernova Diya alone to save him! At this moment, in his eyes, Chen Qi¡¯s image suddenly became immensely towering. ¡°No, Lamp Keeper, let¡¯s join forces¡­¡± Alor struggled to take a step forward. ¡°Get lost!¡± Chen Qi said coldly, Melanie¡¯s entwining had limited time, and if they wanted to take down this Diya, now was the best opportunity. And now, Alor could only slow them down. ¡°Take care¡­¡± Alor clenched his teeth, nodded, handed the five Deep Blue Fire Bottles to the Water Elf, and swiftly fled the area. After being busy for most of the day, he had finally obtained the Deep Blue Fire. Five Deep Blue Fire Bottles¡­ Chen Qi silently watched the Water Elf holding the Deep Blue Fire, a faint smile on his face. This trip¡¯s primary goal had been achieved, five Deep Blue Fire Bottles should be enough to forge a taboo weapon. But before that, they needed to deal with the bothersome Diya. ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡± Amidst the vast dust, Diya stood up again, his blood-stained blonde hair fluttering in the wind: ¡°Interesting, Lamp Keeper, what¡¯s your name? If you entertain me, we, the Bonfire Energy¡¯s Hunter Group, can make an exception and accept you!¡± Chen Qi did not reply; he had already figured out that nearly all Diya¡¯s close-range abilities stemmed from the artisan¡¯s Molten Armor. Covering sixty percent of his body, the Molten Armor left almost no weak points except for his head. ¡°Molten. Overload!!¡± Diya shouted again, sparks continuously flashing within the armor¡¯s pattern, his speed exploding once more! He left behind only several red afterimages at his original position! ¡°Die!!¡± Diya roared fiercely, arriving in front of Chen Qi, then channeling the high thermal energy of the armor into his fist! Since his arrival in Witch Sea, he had yet to taste defeat! Blast Burning. Volcano! The artisan¡¯s Molten Armor allowed him to deliver a punch that could rival Blade Release! Boom! A flame wave tens of meters high even scorched the rock wall behind Chen Qi. However, the next moment, Diya sensed a hint of danger; his armor¡¯s ¡®Enemy Detection¡¯ system was warning him of a dangerous creature¡ª ¡°Why?¡± Diya was puzzled. The flames dispersed! Steel Qi! Amidst the flames, Chen Qi blocked with both arms, taking the Blast Burning punch head-on, as dark tendrils slowly emerged behind him. Ember Touch. Shadow Weaving. Activate! Something was wrong¡ªafter swinging a punch, Diya decisively chose to distance himself, but in the next second, he realized he was already in the air. Chen Qi¡¯s tendrils behind him had grabbed Diya¡¯s mechanical legs and tossed him upward, Diya spinning endlessly in the air, flipping over dozens of times¡ª In the next second, Diya seized the opportunity to use his armor¡¯s Meteor Dash to regain balance. ¡°The armor is good, shame about the user¡ª¡± Chen Qi¡¯s right hand grabbed Diya¡¯s disheveled blonde hair. This kind of armor, with its fiery pre-motion before a strike, was simply too easy to defend against with Super Sensation. ¡°You¡ª¡± Diya clicked his tongue in surprise; he was amazed to find that what held him was not just a hand, but also dark tendrils tightly entwining his thigh. This scene made him think of the sea above, ally of the witch, the Monster Black Hunter! Boom! ¡°Stop¡ª¡± Diya tried to activate the Melter Core to escape. However, Chen Qi did not give him that opportunity. Boom! Chen Qi kicked with his left leg, then grabbed the opponent¡¯s head, smashing it a meter deep into the scorching rock wall! Then, he suddenly accelerated, pushing Diya along the rock wall for a hundred meters! Bang bang bang bang bang bang! Countless fragments of rock flew! Diya¡¯s head constantly collided with the rock wall, instantly becoming bloodied. The entire hundred-meter-long rock wall was streaked with a fresh red blood trail by Chen Qi¡ª Boom! Finally, at the end of the rock wall, Chen Qi grabbed Diya¡¯s head and fiercely smashed it downward! Boom! The entire ground instantly kicked up a ten-meter radius of dust! ¡°Whew¡­¡± S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi exhaled a breath of blood mist, his tendrils behind him continuously writhing. Diya was much weaker than he had anticipated, but his durability was indeed strong. At that moment, emerging from the dust, holding the Deep Blue Fire Bottle, Blue Fire stroked his beard and said with a smile: ¡°Friend, can you let him go?¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 408 - 270: Deep Sea Hunters Lake Sword! Chapter 408: Chapter 270: Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Lake Sword! ¡°Black Hunter.¡± Blue Fire added, his eyes flashing with vigilance and fear. The opponent was one of the supernovas, a man of the Flower Witch, and although not outstanding in combat, he still needed to be cautious. Giving you face¡­ Chen Qi glanced at the white-haired old man in front of him. Hearing this familiar catchphrase, Chen Qi recalled the old man who liked to smoke from the Bonfire Energy Company. Originally a noble¡¯s butler, he had risked his life and spent all his life¡¯s earnings to save a significant noble for his master. He had thought he would receive a Legendary profession card as a reward, but the noble, claiming he was too old, only gave him a lighter. Since then, the old man, Blue Fire, had stopped believing in nobles, joined the Bonfire Energy Company, and headed to the Witch Sea in search of becoming a legend. He, like the Saint Bookman from the Tower of Books, had the catchphrase, ¡°Give me some face,¡± ¡°Stop fighting now!¡± Later, as it turned out, his face got swollen¡ª Chen Qi thought to himself that in his memory, Blue Fire was a legend, but now he was only Third Rank. It seemed that after this journey, Blue Fire had become a legend. The opponent¡¯s occupation was as a Lamp Phase messenger, skilled in delivering messages and movement technique skills. While his strength wasn¡¯t on par with a supernova, he was still a formidable opponent¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s tentacles behind him squirmed, involuntarily excited to grow larger. Though somewhat strong, in this dark night, with the Shadow of Flame Demon plus the Ember Touch, Shadow Weaving of the Ember Beast in its bloom state! In this dark night, with Blue Fire¡¯s strength, he was no match! The only threat was from the Black Rock Mecha of the Bonfire Energy Company¡ª Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the Black Rock Mecha¡¯s utility was extremely limited, as such a large mecha lacked the ability to hide its presence, and its powerful Spiritual Power Core would be a prime target for the Shadow Beast and the Twelve Touch. As long as he used the ¡®alarm clock¡¯ he had just obtained from the Deep Sea Hunter, to release a ringing sound again and wake up the Twelve Touch, this Black Rock Mecha would simply be a big nuisance for the Twelve Touch to deal with. ¡°What can you offer?¡± Chen Qi asked as he stepped on Diya¡¯s head, with his tentacles behind him dancing more excitedly. The next second, Blue Fire raised his hand and threw all five Deep Blue Fire Bottles at Chen Qi: ¡°Black Hunter, to be honest, when we arrived at this lost island, the Black Whale Group¡¯s legend, Dragon Tamer King Jay, had already navigated through the thunderstorm and reached the Sea of Calamity! We¡¯re running out of time, if we keep fighting, both you and I might end up being food for the Thunder Dragon under the Dragon Tamer King.¡± The seven major pirates of the Black Whale Group had already left the Mist Sea and started searching for the Witch Relics and the Flower Witch. Chen Qi thought for a moment. Blue Fire hadn¡¯t lied, but he had deliberately hidden key information, that being the naval support from the Bonfire Energy Company. Moreover, the purpose of his negotiation was not to save Diya. Chen Qi smiled: ¡°Tell me, what do you want to do?¡± Whoosh, the wind blew, clearing the clouds in the sky and casting faint moonlight, illuminating the lost island. Blue Fire¡¯s white hair fluttered in the wind as he slowly looked towards the center of the island, his old eyes flickering with excitement. Finally seeing it again, Deep Sea Hunter, your legend¡­ Blue Fire stepped on Diya¡¯s head on the ground, excitedly moving forward. At the very center of the lost island was a large lake, and in the center of the lake, a piece of land protruded. In the center of the land, there was a blue Lake Sword, with a faint blue flame still burning on the hilt. Around it, bones were scattered, and five hundred meters from the Lake Sword, there was a special blue ripple. Though it looked nondescript and did not emit any strong spiritual power of a taboo creation, that was the treasure left by the Deep Sea Hunter: Lake Sword. Chen Qi blinked. As expected, this was the treasure buried on the lost island by the Deep Sea Hunter. Deep Sea Hunter, Deep Sea Hunter, could you not come up with some new tricks? Chen Qi could not help but complain. So far, all the treasures he had encountered from the Deep Sea Hunter were carved from the same mold. All the treasures of the Deep Sea Hunter were primarily one thing, they looked so easy to take! But daring to take them was courting death! These skeletons were the strongest proof. Twenty years later, seeing this treasure again, Blue Fire clenched the cigarette in his hand, unable to hide his excitement at this moment, and said to himself, ¡°Black Hunter, the Deep Sea Hunter has died, and that era has passed so long ago that people have forgotten what the Deep Sea Hunter looked like. But in the legends, the Deep Sea Hunter was a being that could dominate the sea. In the barren Witch Sea, only the Ice Witch and the Deep Sea Hunter had once reached a path beyond saints, seeing the Sea Goddess that loitered above the Witch Sea and the Great Whale that came from beyond our world¡­¡± Blue Fire paused for three seconds before continuing, ¡°If we delve into history, the Ice Witch once left behind a Witch¡¯s Coffin, sealing a Saint¡¯s Path. However, in reality, the treasure from the Deep Sea Hunter also leads to a path to sainthood, no, even higher paths¡ª¡± A path beyond saints¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin, listening with interest. This world did have gods, but unlike most gods, the gods of New Day rarely appeared and responded to the faithful. However, once their taboo was violated, they would immediately execute punishment. After becoming saints, it was possible to violate these taboos. Blue Fire turned his head and glanced at Chen Qi, expecting his surprised expression. This was the information he had fortuitously obtained at the Tower of Books from a Fifth Rank Saint ¡°Recorder.¡± In the eyes of many, the Deep Sea Hunter was merely a legend, at most a saint. Even today¡¯s naval admirals wouldn¡¯t believe that in the barren Witch Sea, where even B-rank rifts were rare, there once existed a being close to a demigod. However, upon hearing this, Chen Qi was not surprised; instead, the tentacles behind him were incredibly excited, growing to a full ten meters in length. As expected of the Black Hunter, the other must also have been a disciple of the Ice Witch, just like the Flower Witch¡­ Blue Fire thought he had figured out Chen Qi¡¯s identity. Chen Qi smiled slightly, ¡°Do you know how to take the Lake Sword?¡± Blue Fire nodded solemnly, ¡°I once reached the center of the lake and attempted to pull out that Lake Sword, but I failed. Each time I tried to pull it out, the twelve tentacles guarding the island would awaken, and the lake beasts would become frenzied¡ª¡± Stone Sword¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but complain, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s way of burying treasures really lacked creativity: ¡°So, what do you want me to do? And how do we split the final treasure?¡± Blue Fire loosened up his muscles and said with a smile, ¡°To pull out that sword, one must have the insight of either the Lamp Phase or the Blade Phase. In order to pull out this sword, I have gambled my life and strength to switch from the original Blade Phase to the messenger of the Lamp Phase, simultaneously possessing the insights of both the Blade Phase and the Lamp Phase. During the process, I will inevitably be surrounded by the lake beasts.¡± ¡°Black Hunter, I heard that you hunted the Black Pig Shark, a ruthless sea beast slayer. I hope you and the Black Rock Mecha can help me fend off the lake beasts. If we succeed, and there is information about a Legendary Profession Card among the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasures, that information will be mine, including the Lake Sword that aids in deploying one¡¯s Domain¡ªall yours.¡± The other treasures are mine, sounds good but only in hearing¡­ Chen Qi thought and said, ¡°As for the enraged twelve tentacles at the end, we can only rely on our luck?¡± ¡°Yes, this world is a gamble, and for us scoundrels, without our lives placed on the tradable scale, we can never become legends.¡± Blue Fire picked up another cigarette, put it in his mouth, and took out a lighter to light the cigarette. Puff! Puff! The moment he lit the cigarette, Blue Fire displayed Water Walking and rushed alone towards the lake. And behind him, the Black Rock Mecha also fiercely stepped onto the sea. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 409 - 271 Give it back to me! Black Hunter! Chapter 409: Chapter 271 Give it back to me! Black Hunter! Blue Fire¡¯s profession was that of a Lamp Phase messenger, and messengers, besides being able to deliver messages, received an enhancement to all their body movement skills! One could say that within the Third Rank professions, the messenger was the one with the most exceptional running ability. Sea walking! Beneath Blue Fire¡¯s feet, bright blue flames blazed as he dashed toward the island¡¯s center with a shocking speed of fifty meters per step. Such speed that in the eyes of a Second Rank Transcendent, it created numerous afterimages. At this moment, as the moonlight scattered down, the surrounding pirates also took notice of Chen Qi and Blue Fire. How come their boss was lying flat on the ground one second, and the next, someone was running towards the center of the lake? Most critically, when had an all-black Hunter appeared on this island? However, more intriguing than that was several thick tentacles writhing behind him. These massive and stout tentacles inevitably brought to mind the Black Hunter, one of the supernovas rated by the Dove newspaper. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The White Tower Hunter Team, Bonfire Energy Hunter Team, and the pirates were all plunged into surprise and confusion. ¡°Black Hunter, why is the Black Hunter here!¡± ¡°Diya, big bro Diya, how did you fall? Get up, get up!¡± ¡°Damn it, why are there more experts!¡± ¡°The Black Hunter¡¯s tentacles are so huge, I love it~¡± ¡°Do you think I can ask him for an autograph from the Flower Witch?¡± ¡°Eh? Where did this Black Hunter come from, and where did our Lamp Keeper captain go?¡± While all three factions were astonished, they continued to brawl amongst each other. Chen Qi ignored the murmurs of the crowd as he stepped on Diya again. With Diya defeated, other Third Rank Transcendents would not dare to approach him lightly. The real key was this old man, Blue Fire. Blue Fire had sought his cooperation partly for his help and partly to avoid conflict with him. Ultimately, everything that had just transpired was only Blue Fire¡¯s side of the story. If there was a one-time large-scale destructive relic within the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure, then everything would be overturned. Chen Qi could not let Blue Fire simply take possession of the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure¡­ Chen Qi inhaled deeply, instructing the Water Elf behind him, ¡°Number one, cast the Illusion Technique and keep an eye on the bottle of Deep Blue Fire; I¡¯m going to play around on this lake first.¡± Chen Qi also performed sea walking, fiercely stepping onto the lake surface, then executed Instant Step, sprinting across the sea like a pitch-black afterimage. And the moment he set foot on the lake surface, Blue Fire also stepped past the ¡®Trial Line¡¯ set up by the Deep Sea Hunter. Instantly, a gale swept across the lake without warning, and the calm lake surface seemed to be violently stirred by an invisible hand, abruptly losing its tranquility. Waves began to surge, small ripples at first, but quickly they merged into towering waves, and underneath the lake, countless sea beasts, like starving wolves, charged toward Chen Qi¡¯s location. You¡¯re really coming¡­ Blue Fire turned back for a glance at Chen Qi, his eyes filled with excitement. The next moment, a ten-meter-long Lake Alligator with Third Rank power broke through the surface of the water, snapping at Blue Fire. Boom! A Black Rock Mecha, with a Blast Burning Flash, lunged forward, blowing up the alligator¡¯s head and sending flesh and blood flying. And in the instant the alligator¡¯s head exploded, five massive Lake Alligators surged up again, biting onto the entire body of the Black Rock Mecha. With the cover of the Black Rock Mecha, Blue Fire successfully reached the center of the island. ¡°Twenty years of planning¡ª¡± Old man Blue Fire stepped across bones, looking down at the Lake Sword by his feet, his hands trembling continuously. He had been yearning for the treasure beneath the Lake Sword for a full twenty years; today, he finally saw it! But before that, he still had one thing to do. That was to use Chen Qi on the lake as bait to attract the sea beasts and the attack of the twelve tentacles. No, everyone on this island, including the Sea God Pirate Group who got the excavation equipment for the Deep Blue Fire, served as my decoys! All beings are merely bait! Thinking thus, Blue Fire pulled out a deep blue smoke bottle and tossed it toward Chen Qi¡¯s position. Soon, the bottle burst with a bang, forming a unique blue smoke over the lake. ¡°Feast, feast, those are precious Hunter Bodies, you beasts of the lake¡­¡± Afterward, he turned back to look at Chen Qi, ¡°Black Hunter! Next up, I¡¯m going to start pulling!¡± Blue Fire held the cigarette in his mouth, using his calloused hands to excitedly grip the hilt of the Lake Sword. Boom! His right hand clenched the hilt tightly, his fingers turning white with the effort, as veins on his tanned skin bulged like meandering rivers. ¡°Rise!¡± With a low roar from him, all the muscles in his body instantly tensed, as if countless steel cables were intertwining under his skin, bursting with astonishing power. His entire body seemed to transform into a volcano on the brink of eruption, releasing all the accumulated energy in an instant. Bang! It appeared as if countless faint glimmers of light were flickering and breaking between the sword blade and the stone wall. Finally, the old sword was slowly drawn halfway out by the old man! And in that moment, the earth shook and the mountains roared! Every sea beast in the lake was awakened and went into a frenzy! Numerous lake beasts, ignoring the sword-drawing Blue Fire, charged towards Chen Qi like a tidal wave, agitated. Moreover, the twelve tendrils in the sky had no response! ¡°Thanks a lot, Black Hunter¡­¡± Watching this scene, Blue Fire was overjoyed. He increased his strength, channeling all his Spiritual Power into drawing the sword! Pull! Pull! Finally, with a crisp snapping sound! The Lake Sword was completely pulled out, its liquid-like blade under the moonlight flickering with bright moonshine. And beneath the Lake Sword, a small treasure chest was hidden. ¡°God bless me!¡± Blue Fire took a deep breath, bent down, and picked up the treasure chest of the Deep Sea Hunter. And with the Lake Sword fully drawn, the entire island was already shaking violently, and the sea beasts in the lake had fallen into utter madness. These terrifying sea beasts even posed a threat to everyone on the island. The only silver lining was that the Deep Sea twelve tendrils, due to their abnormality, had not reacted at all. The Deep Sea twelve tendrils just wanted to sleep. ¡°Lucky me, encountering the Black Hunter. Black Hunter, I will remember you for helping me step onto the path of legend¡­¡± Exhausted, Blue Fire held the Lake Sword and gently stepped onto the surface of the water. Boom! In the next instant, a massive wave engulfed Blue Fire¡¯s figure. Blue Fire was unconcerned. With the Black Rock Mecha on his side, plus his movement technique, these sea beasts posed no threat to him. And the next second, a glint of light suddenly flashed in Blue Fire¡¯s eyes. Lamp¡¯s inspiration! His Lamp¡¯s inspiration saw an ill omen, saw a monster in the endless night, slaughtering all his subordinates from the Bonfire Energy Hunter Team! Blue Fire turned around in fright and bellowed: ¡°Behind!¡± Shadow Blade Slash! Too late¡­ Chen Qi emerged from the waves, slicing off Blue Fire¡¯s sword-holding right arm with one strike and snatching the Lake Sword into his own hands. Instant Step! Blue Fire, forsaking his arm, instantly moved back with a flash, decisively retreating, looking at Chen Qi with shock, anger, and jealousy. ¡°Give it back!¡± Bent over, Blue Fire gritted his teeth and roared, his face contorted like a demon. Boom! Boom! Boom! At this moment, the battle on the shore had already been decided. The Hunter Group from Bonfire Energy Company had initially overcome the Sea God Pirate Group and the White Tower Hunter Team. To protect their captain, fifty Armored Hunters, along with ten Annihilation Cannons from Bonfire Energy Company, all aimed directly at Chen Qi on the surface of the lake. [You have obtained the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Domain relic¡ªLake Sword.] Chen Qi glanced at the ordinary-looking stone sword in his hand and smiled, saying: ¡°Thanks!¡± Blue Fire couldn¡¯t contain his emotions any longer and frantically cried out: ¡°Give it back! Listen, Black Hunter, the Annihilation Cannon has already targeted you! Even if you escape now, we have the Navy¡¯s assistance; they will arrive at the battlefield in five minutes. Opposing the Navy and Bonfire Energy Company, your death is certain! Absolutely certain!!¡± Chen Qi exhaled a breath of vitality, then gave a slight smile. It was time to end this farce. Twelve tendrils, time to wake up! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 410 - 272: Hand of Residual Fire! Open! Chapter 410: Chapter 272: Hand of Residual Fire! Open! Click! Click! The hunters of the Bonfire Energy Hunter Team hurriedly loaded their most powerful Heavy Bombs. The Bonfire Hunter Group was a professionally trained hunter team that had been involved in the battles of many Grade C rifts and faced countless twisted, brutal, and terrifying monsters. However, as a breeze passed by, a piercing fear crawled into everyone¡¯s hearts like worms. In the darkness, with a crackling sound from behind Chen Qi, fourteen dark extensions that served as arms of the Dark Fire emerged, revealing their new form. Each arm was agile, powerful, sharp, thick, and pitch black! Dark-colored flames continuously burned on the arms, and as the fourteen arms converged, Chen Qi, at this very moment, resembled a many-handed weaver from the Edge World. ¡°Monster¡­¡± In the pitch-black darkness, the Bonfire Hunter Group even felt as if they were facing a BOSS! In the distance, the White Tower Hunters, bundled up from severe injuries, watched the scene in a daze. Perhaps there was a turn of fortune for them, being surrounded by the Bonfire Hunter Group? Could it be the Black Hunter¡­ Melanie blinked, as if awakening from a dream. Chen Qi opened his eyes, bloodshot, and focused on the small treasure box in the left hand of the Blue Fire old man. The flesh implants that could drive one mad¡­ The Blue Fire old man¡¯s hands trembled slightly as he lit another cigarette for himself. What¡¯s going on? This darkly colored flesh implant, could it be the taboo equipment that a Third Rank Transcendent should possess? Where did you get this? Suppressing numerous doubts in his heart, Blue Fire exhaled a bloody puff of smoke: ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid! Our backs are to the naval battleships, and not a single Third Rank Transcendent can escape from the naval fleet¡¯s encirclement! We will be victorious! Fire!¡± Puff! The hunters from the Bonfire Hunter Group each loaded their bonfire magic bullet guns, scalding energy gathering in the barrels, then firing in unison¡ª Puff! Puff! For a moment, the dim night sky lit up with countless bullets, thousands of heavy burning Heavy Bombs shot out like a meteor shower! Every Heavy Bomb caused a massive explosion upon hitting the target! This was the Bonfire Hunter Group¡¯s dedicated strategy for combatting giant monsters! A meteor shower fell! The entire island instantly plunged into a sea of explosive fire! The warriors from the Bonfire Energy Hunter Team continuously fired their heavy weapons, sparks of intense flame bursting forth amidst the successive explosions, their confidence growing! Having lost the Lake Sword, I cannot lose the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure box as well¡­ Taking advantage of the sea of flames, the Blue Fire old man sprinted towards the shore with all his might. However, the next moment, the high-heat Hand of Residual Fire shot out from the sea of fire in an instant, striking Blue Fire¡¯s face¡ª Bang! Blue Fire¡¯s facial bones broke with a crack, and the burning cigarette was forcibly driven into his throat! The force was so overwhelming that he could only awkwardly roll backward to barely avoid the attack. ¡°Increase firepower! Find a way to hold out for three seconds!¡± Blue Fire roared, directing his gaze towards the Black Rock Mecha on the open sea. Bang! Bang! Bang! The firepower of fifty heavy guns was extremely fierce. Ember Hand. Shield! Chen Qi bent his form, and the fourteen Hands of Residual Fire interlocked behind him, forming a massive Shadow Wall. The Heavy Bombs simply could not penetrate the defense of the Dark Fire Hand. With the formidable capabilities of the fourteen hands, paired with the night¡¯s monster and the Dark Flame Fist¡¯s burning resistance, Bonfire Energy¡¯s burning bullets posed very little threat to him. In the meantime, someone shouted: ¡°Do not retreat! We are the fifty-strong Elite Hunter Group!¡± While defending, Chen Qi waited quietly. Fifty well-equipped enemies were too many for a Transcendent with two hands, but for Chen Qi, with sixteen hands, it was just right. Hoo¡ª Click¡ª The Bonfire Hunter Group ran out of bullets and entered the reloading phase. Hoo¡ª Fourteen Hands. Lash! Smack! Smack! Smack! In an instant, the fourteen Hands of Dark Fire made a slapping motion, then fiercely slapped down. The members of the Bonfire Hunter Group were struck, thrown into disarray, tumbling over each other! Ember Hand. Blossom, the Second Rank of Ember Touch¡ª This was the Legendary taboo equipment from combining the Hand of Residual Fire, Ember Touch, with a large number of rare legendary Shadow Phase materials! This caliber of bullets was still unable to break through the defense of the Ember Hand. Chen Qi moved swiftly through the night, feeling the powerful functions of his body before setting his sights on the escaping Blue Fire. At that moment, Blue Fire, squatting down, clutched the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure chest tightly in his left hand, having already lost the Lake Sword, he couldn¡¯t afford to lose this treasure box as well! Chen Qi took an Instant Step, arriving before Blue Fire. But to his surprise, the squatting Blue Fire not only didn¡¯t retreat but slowly raised his head with a smile: ¡°Black Hunter, tonight, is luck on my side¡ª¡± Blue Fire quietly looked toward the twelve limbs of the Black Rock Mecha in the sky! He and Diya had specifically crafted the Black Rock Mecha as a huge shield to counteract an assault from the twelve limbs. However, tonight, with such a great commotion, the twelve limbs of the island remained inactive. The twelve limbs, which should have caused chaos, fell silent. The lack of reaction from the twelve limbs meant their ultimate weapon, the Black Rock Mecha, would be the best weapon against the Black Hunter. Boom¡ª With a strong gust of wind, the fifteen-meter-tall Black Rock Mecha appeared behind Chen Qi, accumulating energy and forming a punching pose¡ª Blue Fire jumped backwards to gain distance. ¡°Goodbye, Black Hunter! You will become an indelible merit of our Bonfire Hunter Group!¡± Chen Qi turned around expressionlessly, looking up at the huge shadow looming over him. Boom! The Black Rock Mecha, stained with crocodile blood, awakened like a giant beast, swinging its fists that seemed capable of shaking mountains. Blast Rock. Mountain Fire Fist! Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, as the twisted black hand behind him clenched fiercely, quickly forming the posture of his Dark Flame Fist attack. ¡°Fourteen Moves. Thousand-Fold Dark Flame Fist!¡± Boom! Boom! Boom! Each blow came with a deafening roar as a hundred punches streamed continuously, like a sudden, violent storm. For a moment, Chen Qi¡¯s Dark Flame Fist and the Black Rock Mecha¡¯s Blast Punch clashed against each other. The battle between the two set off a huge gale, and in an instant, dust billowed and heat waves surged. Blue Fire watched from a distance, blocking the heat with both hands, unable to believe what he was seeing. Although the Black Rock Mecha was already damaged, the Black Hunter was actually managing to hold his own against it, if only briefly! If he won the fight, the flesh implants would be mine¡­ Blue Fire glanced again at the Deep Sea Hunter Treasure Box on his left arm and gritted his teeth, ¡°Cannon operator, fire up the Funeral Cannon for me! Fire at both the Black Rock Mecha and the Hunter!¡± The gunner aboard the Bonfire Exploration looked shocked: ¡°Manager, if we fire, the Black Rock Mecha will be scrap!¡± The Black Rock Mecha, a creation of Shell Country¡¯s Steam Hand, was a General-level Mecha that Mechanic Diya had obtained through his noble status. If the Black Rock Mecha were destroyed, their superiors would surely punish them. Blue Fire¡¯s gaze grew cold: ¡°Are you telling me how to do my job?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Blue Fire ordered the cannon to fire; after all, it wasn¡¯t his Mecha. Boom! The Bonfire Exploration charged up energy, its entire vessel becoming like a searing iron; the cannon spouted dazzling flames, accompanied by a deafening roar, and a Funeral Bomb enveloped in raging flames shot across the sky, straight towards the Black Hunter and the Mecha. The Funeral Bomb disintegrated in mid-air, turning into a scorching flame tornado, turning the whole island a brilliant red. Boom! A sea of fire swept over everything. Chen Qi and the Mecha were buried in the vast inferno. And everyone¡¯s gaze was irresistibly drawn to this sweltering sea of fire. ¡°The Black Hunter¡­¡± From a distance, Melanie¡¯s eyes flashed with bewilderment as she struggled to bandage herself. The other White Tower Hunters were also excitedly waiting for the outcome of the battle. Chen Qi¡¯s attack had bought them time. But by the time they had finished fighting the other Third Rank members of the Bonfire Hunter Group, they were already gravely injured. If Chen Qi was defeated, then as participants in this action, the consequences for them White Tower Hunters as accomplices were unthinkable. If the Bonfire Hunter Group had a heart, they could become prisoners, and the Tower of Books might even pay to ransom them. Should the Bonfire Hunter Group show no mercy, they might be sold to legendary collectors from Shell Country, becoming playthings in someone else¡¯s display case, or food for the table for the Legendary Cup Seer, the Glutton, or even caught the eye of a Flower Phase Trainer becoming toys¡­ For many legends and nobles, a Third Rank Transcendent was nothing more than a tasty ingredient, a resource for advancement. ¡°Can we win?¡± Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Doubt arose in the hearts of the seven White Tower Hunters. Not only them, but others on the island¡ªthe Sea God Pirate Group pirates, Bonfire Energy Hunter Team hunters¡ªhad come to a tacit halt in their attacks, awaiting the final result. A minute later, the sounds of punching winds in the sea of fire gradually ceased and everything slowly calmed. Boom! The next second, the back of the Black Rock Mecha, burning with intense flames, appeared at the edge of the inferno. Blue Fire smiled: ¡°Truly a General-level Mecha, the winner is¡­¡± But before they could cheer, Blue Fire noticed four black arms firmly grasping the Black Rock Mecha¡¯s limbs¡ª Something was wrong! Boom! Shadow Release. Shadow of the Flame Demon! Chen Qi, aflame with Dark Fire, emerged from the sea of fire, then kept running. The once mighty Black Rock Mecha was now like a meteor hammer in Chen Qi¡¯s firm grasp, dragged along the ground, then smashed down¡ª Boom! The Black Rock Mecha carved a vast furrow in the ground, members of the Bonfire Hunter Group were flung into the air and fell heavily to the ground, kicking up dust, and wails of agony rose. And old Blue Fire¡¯s eyes widened incredulously: ¡°Flame Demon Release!¡± Bang! The next second, the Black Rock Mecha came down like a massive boulder from the sky, smashing towards Blue Fire and behind him the Bonfire Exploration. Boom! A deafening crash as the Black Rock Mecha¡¯s huge body struck the deck of the ship hard, instantly crushing the deck and shaking the whole ship with its impact. Seawater poured through the broken hole, mingling with the flames on board, painting a doomsday-like scene. ¡°My ship¡ª¡± Blue Fire turned around in shock, his Third Rank Transcendent subordinates severely injured by the White Tower Hunters, and many more by the Black Hunter. So much so that just now, no one on the Bonfire Exploration had activated the Defense Barrier. Blue Fire clenched his teeth, his left hand holding tightly to his treasure box, unwilling to let go. But having depleted so much Spiritual Power by pulling out the Lake Sword, he had completely lost his composure. Defeat¡­ Sensing danger, Blue Fire hurriedly turned back. Bang! The next instant, a burning foot extended from the darkness, stomping down heavily on his face and pinning it to the hard ground. The back of Blue Fire¡¯s head cracked, a sharp pain jolted through him. Despite the pain, he still struggled to hold onto the treasure box, bellowing: ¡°Lamp release¡ª¡± Too late¡­ Chen Qi was expressionless, the burning Dark Fire like the face of a malevolent spirit, and the four Ember Hands behind him pinned Blue Fire down to the ground as effortlessly as pressing down a flailing fish. Under the overwhelming force of the Ember Hand, Blue Fire struggled powerlessly. Then Chen Qi¡¯s muscles tensed, he grabbed Blue Fire¡¯s remaining left arm and yanked it upwards. Pull! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 411 - 273: Requesting Support Chapter 411: Chapter 273: Requesting Support Bang! The arm of the old man with Blue Fire was violently ripped from his body by Chen Qi, while the treasure chest in his hand was also elegantly caught by a Dark Fire Hand that emerged from behind Chen Qi, within the darkness. ¡°Thank you, now get lost.¡± The black flames on Chen Qi¡¯s face slowly dissipated. My treasure chest, the chest of the Deep Sea Hunter¡­ The old man with Blue Fire couldn¡¯t believe it; he could only move his lips in despair: ¡°Lamp phase. Space Flash¡ª¡± Boom! Beneath Chen Qi¡¯s feet, the body of the old man with Blue Fire burst into lightning, then disappeared in an instant, flashing over to the Burning Bonfire Exploration, he desperately looked towards Chen Qi. The Space Flash, a trademark move all Lamp Keepers must learn, is essentially a teleportation within a hundred meters. At this moment, the old man with Blue Fire didn¡¯t continue to flee; he had lost his senses, staring blankly at Chen Qi, his desire told him he must retrieve the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, yet his instincts warned him to stay away from this monster, this burning creature. For a time, he took one step forward and then one back, creating a comical sight. The flames diminished, and the smoke slowly cleared. The Third Rank Transcendent of the Bonfire Energy Hunter Team was severely wounded in combat with the White Tower Hunter, the pirates of the Sea God Pirate Group had already lost the power to resist, and the ranks of the Bonfire Hunter Group had been overturned by Chen Qi, while the numerous miners on the island only dared to watch from a distance. Now, the entire island was in shambles; no one could subdue the monster before them. The Bonfire Hunter Group was running; they could only hope for the navy¡¯s help. [You have received the small treasure chest of the Deep Sea Hunter¡ª] The Hand of Dark Fire behind Chen Qi made an elegant gesture, placing the small chest covered with a bit of seaweed into his hand. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi took deep breaths, and with each breath, the pain in his body gradually subsided, and the scorching dark flames on his body dissipated with the wind. ¡°Finally got it¡­¡± Chen Qi looked towards the distant old man with Blue Fire, and the fleeing Bonfire Hunter Group. The bloom state of the Hand of Residual Fire was in itself a very powerful release, and the Shadow of the Flame Demon was also a release that highly strained the body. The combination of two releases had almost drained his body¡¯s limits in those brief few minutes. Chen Qi canceled the Shadow of Flame Demon and the bloom state of the Hand of Residual Fire; the dark flames on his body vanished, and the Hand of Dark Fire returned to its sleek tentacle form. However, fortunately, the most important things in this battle were the two treasures of the Deep Sea Hunter, the Lake Sword, and the small treasure chest; he had gotten them already. Chen Qi firmly held the Lake Sword in his hand to inspect it. Under the moonlight, the hilt of the sword was carved with a flame pattern, while the blade itself was battered and worn, as if it had been weathered by the sea for thousands of years. [Lake Sword: Nature: Ice, Lamp Equipment Type: Domain-related item Description: ??? Effect: After consumption, you will receive a massive inspiration boost, obtain a special spiritual power origin, deep sea resistance, and, furthermore, after consumption, your Domain-related releases will be enhanced. Note: The equipment is protected with Lamp¡¯s ciphertext; the full effects can only be deciphered after breaking the code.] ¡°Lamp¡¯s ciphertext¡­¡± Chen Qi blinked. But from the known information alone, this was already a Divine Artifact. Firstly, there was the boost to the spiritual power origin, which meant an improvement to all moves, and such an enhancement to the spiritual power origin was often only obtainable through ascension. Beyond that, deep sea resistance was a very rare resistance, which could protect him from certain special attacks of high-rank Sea Beasts and allow him to survive underwater. However, the most important was the last effect¡ªthe enhancement of Domain-related releases. This meant that at the Third Rank, or at the early stage of a Legend, he could use Domain releases. This was somewhat akin to the Witch Relics, no, to be precise, perhaps even stronger than the general Witch Relics. After all, Witch Relics had the rigid condition of ¡®only usable by witches¡¯. A real treasure. But what does consumption mean? Can this sword be eaten? Chen Qi was puzzled. If it could be consumed, he wondered if his Soul Seasoning would be effective. Regardless, it was undoubtedly a treasure. Controlling Domain Release at the Third Rank Transcendent could even rival a Legend, and a Legend with Domain-related relics would become even stronger. Quite a good treasure, Deep Sea Hunter¡­ Chen Qi stored the Lake Sword into his backpack card. Then, Chen Qi looked at the small treasure chest. On this mottled treasure chest, a faint image appeared, of a Hunter hunting a Great Whale. Chen Qi tried to open it, but found that this treasure chest also had a special encrypted lock. ¡°Can I only wait to look at it after I go back¡­¡± Chen Qi put the small treasure chest into his backpack card. At that moment, suddenly, a pair of dexterous hands pressed on the tentacles on his back. ¡°Lamp Keeper, no, Mr. Black Hunter, can I touch your tentacles, do you have a sense of touch?¡± ¡°Um?¡± Chen Qi turned around, having used an excessive amount of strength, he actually had not noticed the situation behind him. Behind him, the little fangirl Ma Li was excitedly stroking his tentacles with an excited expression on her face. The White Tower Hunter and the Water Elf, holding a bottle filled with Deep Blue Fire, came up to his side. Ma Li, you actually dared to touch it¡­ Melanie was especially shocked, lowering her head and looking at Chen Qi in horror. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In her eyes, Chen Qi was no longer the gentle, needy Second Rank Transcendent from before, but a monster who could pin them to the ground and hammer them. He was the Hunter of the Flower Witch, the supernova above the sea! Melanie couldn¡¯t believe it, she now suspected that Chen Qi was able to hide his Third Rank Spiritual Power Field and control himself as a Second Rank. You must know, it is extremely difficult to disguise a Spiritual Power Field, and if one forcibly does so, it can cause irreversible damage to the body. What¡¯s more, she was a skilled hand at Spiritual Power Detection! The Black Hunter¡¯s level of concealment was terrifying¡­ Melanie couldn¡¯t help but recall the scene where she teased Chen Qi, the more she thought about it, the more frightened she became. The Black Hunter wouldn¡¯t seek revenge, right¡­? Melanie swallowed a gulp of water and patted little Ma Li¡¯s butt, signaling her to stop. Little Ma Li, seeing Chen Qi turn around, not only did not stop, but touched even more vigorously: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, your tentacles are really smooth~¡± Will you stop already¡­ The other six White Tower Hunters shakily looked towards little Ma Li. Quite comfortable¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t refuse. Although the flesh implants were just equipment, they were connected to his nerves, and this feeling of the tentacles being caressed was quite comfortable. To be precise, it was extremely comfortable. Melanie said with a gentle tone: ¡°Little brother, no, big brother, no, Captain Black Hunter, we have already got all the Deep Blue Fire Bottles on the pirate ship, a total of fifty!¡± Chen Qi glanced over. The Deep Blue Fire was also all in hand, this trip could be deemed a huge harvest. But, the next problem was coming¡­ Chen Qi looked towards the shore at the Bonfire Exploration. Melanie also looked towards the shore, tremblingly saying: ¡°Captain Black Hunter, as expected, the navy warship will be here soon, how should we escape, should we take the ship, or use the small lifeboats?¡± Although they had achieved a complete victory on the island, at the end of the day, they were still isolated and weak. And now that their combat power had been exhausted, once the navy arrived, they would have no chance of victory. Chen Qi didn¡¯t reply, touching his chin and quietly looking towards the shore where the Bonfire Exploration burned. At this moment, on the Bonfire Exploration, Diya, who had a concussion, struggled to push open the door of the communications room. In the dim communications room, a communications officer was frantically calling the navy warship on the Eye of Long Voyage phone. Seeing Diya arrive, the communications officer urgently said: ¡°Lord Diya, Lord Diya, you¡¯re still alive, Lord Diya, you must save us from the Black Hunter¡­¡± The defeat of the Bonfire Hunter main force cast a shadow of despair over the entire ship. ¡°Go!¡± Diya, with blood streaming down his head, forcefully pushed the communications officer aside and took over the Eye of Long Voyage phone. Ding-a-ling! The phone connected. Diya anxiously said: ¡°Listen, navy on the other side, we¡¯ve encountered one of the supernovas, the Black Hunter, we need support, speed up, send out your strongest Third Rank Transcendent, fully support us!¡± ¡°The Black Hunter?¡± On the other end of the phone, a voice came through, perplexed and surprised. Hearing this voice, the frightened corners of Diya¡¯s mouth gradually formed a smile, that voice belonged to someone he knew. One of the supernovas, a monster from Bei Country Royal University, Hunter An. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 412 - 274: Chen Qi, Dont Die Chapter 412: Chapter 274: Chen Qi, Don¡¯t Die Sea of Calamity. Upon the rolling black waves, the flag of the Storm Hammer fluttered in the gusting wind. A massive Navy warship was slowly sailing through the turbulent sea, heading towards their destination. At present, they weren¡¯t far from their destination. The lengthy voyage at sea, the calamities they encountered along the way, had the Navy men clad in Storm Hammer uniforms clustered on both sides of the warship, full of a desire for battle. They had sailed these seas for too long and always returned without success. They were desperate for a battle filled with glory and riches. And without a doubt, those despicable and cruel pirates of the Sea God Pirate Group and the precious Deep Blue Flame were their primary targets! To obtain the latest situation on the island, numerous Navy men crowded outside the communications room, leaning on the walls, awaiting news. Just now, the Eye of Long Voyage from the Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship had sent a piece of heavy news. ¡°Is there still a need for us anywhere?¡± S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Navy Admiral Cotton with his bushy sideburns and rugged appearance muttered. It was known that although the Bonfire Exploration was just a small exploration ship, it was staffed with an abundance of personnel, among them was one of the supernovas, Diya, as well as a General-level Mecha from Steam Hand. At the same time, according to the news, the support for the Sea God Pirate Group had already been taken down by their commander, Bai Ou. That is to say, even if their Navy warship arrived at Blue Fire Island, they would most likely return without any success, only to watch the Bonfire Exploration enjoy their feast. Although hoping for one¡¯s comrades to be defeated was something shameful and a disgrace to the Navy, at this moment, Navy Admiral Cotton still couldn¡¯t help secretly hoping: ¡°Bonfire Exploration, don¡¯t win by too much! Even if you leave just some small resisting pirates, let us have a taste of the soup!¡± Navy Admiral Cotton pressed his ear against the wall of the communications room, anxiously awaiting news from the Bonfire Exploration. ¡°Don¡¯t hope for the Bonfire Exploration to lose, the Bonfire Exploration can¡¯t afford to lose.¡± A young journalist with blonde hair and blue eyes, holding a camera, saw through Cotton¡¯s thoughts and bluntly said. ¡°I am Navy, how could I hope for the Bonfire Exploration to lose, moreover, the Bonfire Exploration has Diya, how could it possibly lose¡­¡± Cotton, his face blushing, raised his head and retorted eagerly. ¡°Is that so?¡± Journalist Pelu took her camera and snapped a picture of Cotton¡¯s expression. However, before the two could argue further, they heard the communications room broadcast an astonished mention of ¡°Black Hunter¡±. Black Hunter! He was one of the topmost wanted criminals of the Navy, second only to legends! Bang! At that moment, a young Navy man, unable to control his emotions, pushed open the door of the communications room. However, faced with this rash act by the Navy man, the senior Navy officers in the communications room did not voice any criticism. Every one of them listened seriously to the message coming from the wireless communication device, Eye of Long Voyage. Chen Qi, somewhat bewildered, asked urgently: ¡°Could you repeat that? Are you sure it¡¯s Black Hunter?¡± From the wireless communication device, Eye of Long Voyage, came Diya¡¯s anxious voice: ¡°Listen, I¡¯m saying this one last time! Black Hunter and White Tower Hunter have together defeated our Bonfire Exploration; we need reinforcements! We have encountered a monster, have been severely defeated, the Third Rank Transcendents are either seriously injured or dead, the ship is destroyed, we need reinforcements, if no reinforcements come, all of the Deep Blue Flame! It will all fall into the monster¡¯s hands! Hurry with the reinforcements!¡± After finishing speaking, Diya on the other end of the phone took out a bright red blood-colored syringe and inserted it into her right arm. Defeat¡­ The senior Navy officials and Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but turn pale with shock. This was completely beyond their expectations! The ship was destroyed, all the Third Rank Transcendents were defeated, this could be described as a complete and utter rout. What exactly had happened on Blue Fire Island? Hearing this message, a senior Navy officer immediately raised his hand, signaling everyone on the ship to switch from their original slow navigation to maximum speed navigation. Chen Qi put away the unease on his face: ¡°We will reinforce immediately, can I ask, how are the other Third Rank Transcendents at sea?¡± It was known that Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunters had already landed on the island. However, at this moment, the panicked voice of a communications officer came through the radio: ¡°Save us! The Black Hunter we¡¯ve encountered is a monster full of arms and tentacles, the other Third Ranks might have already met with disaster!¡± Met with disaster¡­ An was deeply concerned about Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunters, and once again asked: ¡°According to the latest news received by our navy, there¡¯s still a ship of White Tower Hunters in the Sea of Calamity, with many Third Ranks. How are they?¡± ¡°This, this, I¡¯ll go check¡­¡± At this moment, the short-haired communications officer hurriedly turned off the light, then carefully crawled to the window and stuck his head out to observe the Black Hunter through the window. In the distance, within the darkness, Chen Qi¡¯s figure was painted black, posed like a flame demon, covered with the Dark Fire Hand, resembling a spider¡¯s terrifying form. Fear had completely crushed the communications officer. Coupled with some speculative reports from the Witch Times, this Bonfire Energy communications officer could already imagine the horrific scene of being toyed with and tortured by the Black Hunter. He poked his head out and caught a blurred glimpse of Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunters together, with one tentacle touching the head of a White Tower Hunter. He only looked for half a second, then immediately withdrew his head. The stress of long voyages, the roar of the cannons, the fear, unease, and irritability made the communications officer dare to look only once. The normal sight of Chen Qi¡¯s usual tentacle touching little Ma Li¡¯s head had twisted swiftly into a terrifying image in his mind. The Black Hunter was using a tentacle to devour a White Tower Hunter¡¯s head! He picked up the phone tremblingly and said: ¡°Navy Sir, I just took a glance, those White Tower Hunters you mentioned have been controlled by the Black Hunter, reduced to his playthings, they can only huddle fearfully around the Black Hunter, at his mercy to be slaughtered! Navy Sir, I beg you, save us! Otherwise, we¡¯ll be the next.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Hearing the trembling voice of the communications officer, An couldn¡¯t help but sweat coldly. The White Tower Hunters and Chen Qi had been controlled by the Black Hunter. With Chen Qi¡¯s stubborn nature, he wouldn¡¯t have been caught by the Black Hunter and, killed, would he? Nevertheless, even if Chen Qi had not been killed, he most likely would be firmly controlled by the other party. From An¡¯s perspective, the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch had always been terrifying figures of the sea. Reports from the navy and some third-rate newspapers portrayed Flower Witch Fen as enjoying using humans as fertilizer and whipping them. And the Black Hunter was an even more elusive and terrifying being with tentacles. The two were known as the dark and light scourges of the Witch Sea. Previously, when the Black Hunter disappeared, there were strange reports that he had been whipped to death by the sadistic Flower Witch, which now seemed to be pure rumors. But given that the Flower Witch hailed from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, it was very possible she liked some strange play. Chen Qi wouldn¡¯t have been caught by the Black Hunter, and then given to the Flower Witch to be bound and tormented by her, would he? Damn it, why does my imagination have to be so vivid! An quickly shook her head, calming down. Right now, the most important thing was to hasten their arrival at Blue Fire Island and then intercept the Black Hunter¡¯s escape! Chen Qi, don¡¯t you die, hold on¡­ She took a deep breath and finally said: ¡°I understand, please wait three minutes, we will arrive.¡± With that, An and the others hung up the phone and exited the communications room. At this moment, despite the navy being surprised by the defeat of the Bonfire Exploration, they felt not only astonishment but also a strong and excited desire for battle. There were three reasons. First, they, the navy, would no longer be side players in this operation but the protagonists! And to mention, this operation involved not only the rich bounty of Blue Fire but also the Black Hunter, a huge credit! Second, their ship was not just any vessel, but the old naval battleship Giant Shark, which boasted powerful striking ability and Defense Barriers! Even supernova hunter An and a series of Third Rank strong people were onboard. Third, and most importantly, their battleship was not far from Blue Fire Island at the moment. A robust roar from a high-ranking naval officer echoed throughout the massive battleship: ¡°All hands! Attention, we are about to face the Black Hunter with a bounty of fifty million shell currency! Everyone, prepare for battle! This sea will now be our stage!¡± ¡°At your command!!!¡± In the distance, on the horizon, they could already see burning flames, the lights of Blue Fire Island. And there, the White Tower and Ghost Ship were preparing to flee. A deafening cheer came from the crowd. The enemy had already fallen into their encirclement! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 413 - 275: We Need a Legendary Driver Who Isnt Afraid of Crashing! Chapter 413: Chapter 275: We Need a Legendary Driver Who Isn¡¯t Afraid of Crashing! Boom! Boom! On the rolling black waves, the naval Giant Shark battleship¡¯s engines were at full power. It measured an incredible 300 meters in length, equipped with four huge reciprocating steam engines of B-grade, each fitted with its own group of high-temperature boilers. At the moment the engines were fully powered, the boilers activated, releasing immense heat, and a vast amount of steam continuously billowed from thousands of pipes under the ship. On the sea, battleships were truly exceptional, symbols of naval power and dominion, and the undisputed machines of war. Although the naval Giant Shark had not been updated for thirty years, it remained a formidable battleship, an unassailable presence on the sea. Though its powerful attacks rarely hit a Legend, a Legend trying to break through the massive shield of the battleship, without using a special release, usually required immense effort. For a moment, huge clouds of steam erupted from both sides of the Giant Shark battleship; the sea area it passed through boiled away like furious drum beats of war¡ª Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the distance, Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship and the White Tower Hunter¡¯s White Tower, in front of this colossus, appeared like a rhinoceros facing two small stray dogs by the roadside. Without any other maneuvers needed, this massive battleship could easily crush the Ghost Ship and the White Tower just by passing by. ¡°Mommy!¡± On the White Tower, Melanie, inside the ship, looking forward through the window at the massive object ahead, couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Are their two ships, one a small private Hunter Group vessel and the other a personal small house boat, really going to fight a battleship? The battleship has really come? Has the navy recently become so panicked that they have no wars to fight? Five minutes ago, after Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunters finished discussing, they moved their vessels towards the shore, not even looting any spoils other than the deep blue flame before quickly making their escape. However, the support speed of the naval battleship still exceeded their expectations! Melanie looked towards the distant ships. Behind them was Blue Fire Island, meaning they had no option to retreat, only to run along both sides. As small ships, their speed was not slow. And indeed, from what could be seen, the immense Giant Shark battleship was not slower than their White Tower. Of course, the key was in the Giant Shark battleship¡¯s long-range heavy artillery system. The moment they saw the Giant Shark battleship, it meant they had already entered the firing range of the Giant Shark¡¯s guns. At this moment, Chen Qi, the White Tower Hunters, and the Water Elf, were all gathered in the captain¡¯s cabin of the White Tower. Melanie asked: ¡°Qi, no, Lamp Keeper sir, should we abandon the ship and flee or try to break out of the encirclement?¡± The White Tower Hunters looked towards Chen Qi, waiting for a response. Chen Qi lifted his head, looking at the Giant Shark battleship above the black waves. It was indeed a crisis following another. Battleships were overlord on the seas, machines deployed only for large-scale wars. Now, everyone was utterly exhausted, really No, to be precise, even if they were at full energy, it would still be very difficult to take on a battleship head-on. Chen Qi endured the fatigue in his body, pondering the subsequent developments. Although they hadn¡¯t taken any prisoners, the naval battleship, likely because of the prisoners and the deep blue flame, would probably not open fire immediately. Once the White Tower and the Ghost Ship tried to escape, the naval battleship would surely activate the Annihilation Cannon. In front of the battleship¡¯s immense cannons, the White Tower and the Ghost Ship were nothing but tough targets. From what could be seen, their only option was to abandon ship and return to the island. Melanie said urgently: ¡°The battleship is getting closer, Lamp Keeper sir, we can¡¯t hesitate anymore, let¡¯s run fast!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was caught in a dilemma for a moment. He wasn¡¯t clear on exactly how many Transcendents there were on the battleship. Abandoning ship only increased the chance of survival, but in the Sea of Calamity, without a ship, their movement would be extremely hindered. Once they abandoned the ship, they would have to face being adrift at sea and the dangers of being pursued. Although Chen Qi had many methods of escape, it was still a dangerous gamble. Once the navy dispatched a Legend with scouting capabilities, they were highly likely to become prisoners of the navy. At this moment, the group was as restless as ants on a hot pan. However, the next second, against everyone¡¯s expectations. Boom! Suddenly, the mighty Giant Shark aimed its cannons directly at the White Tower. The cannonballs traced perfect arcs in the sky, carrying destructive force, and upon hitting the White Tower¡¯s shield, massive columns of water and flames burst forth, as if the sea itself was roaring in anger. The White Tower was a generic high-rank ship of the White Tower Federation, and its Spiritual Power Shield was exceptionally strong, able to withstand many hits from ordinary cannons. If only they had a bit more time¡­ Melanie thought. ¡°Wait, can we switch ships? Wait, the Giant Shark Battleship, the White Tower¡­¡± Chen Qi suddenly had a bold idea and asked, ¡°Melanie, does this ship have a self-destruct system?¡± Melanie looked at Chen Qi¡¯s expression and had an ominous premonition: ¡°Self-destruct system?¡± The White Tower was a high-ranking military vessel of the White Tower Federation, and its Spiritual Power Shield was a secret of the federation, so the White Tower might have a powerful self-destruct mode. Self-destruct, what are you thinking¡­ Melanie was particularly shocked. At that moment, the mechanic Ma Li nodded: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, it does.¡± Chen Qi immediately replied: ¡°We switch ships, find a driver responsible for operating the self-destruct of the White Tower, and attack the Giant Shark Battleship to create time for us to escape!¡± The Giant Shark was an old battleship with a major flaw: when its Defense Barrier was activated, its speed would greatly reduce, and the entire ship¡¯s attack system would also enter a state of stagnation. As long as they could launch an attack, they could buy precious time to escape! ¡°Launch an attack on the Giant Shark Battleship?¡± Everyone blinked, momentarily dumbfounded. Black Hunter¡¯s decisions, are they always this reckless? However, the group quickly calmed down. Sacrificing a ship in exchange for precious escape time was indeed their best choice. It would greatly increase their chances of survival. For the sake of Blue Fire and the hope of survival, what was sacrificing one ship? Once they escaped, their gains would be unimaginable! Sometimes, you must let go to gain. Right, if there¡¯s enough time¡­ Chen Qi carefully considered and turned his gaze toward the Bonfire Exploration. Almost forgot, there was still a valuable piece of meat left on this island¡ªthe Space Jump Engine wasn¡¯t fully utilized. Space Jump, a real escape artifact! Chen Qi commanded: ¡°The captain here, you¡¯re in charge of operating the Ghost Ship; meanwhile, I and the mechanic Ma Li will check if the Space Jump Engine of the Bonfire Exploration can be activated!¡± However, faced with Chen Qi¡¯s command, everyone froze, clenching their fists tightly. Chen Qi¡¯s plan wasn¡¯t bad, but there was a huge problem. That is, who would be the driver for this operation? Melanie said tremblingly: ¡°We need a driver; although there is a protective system in the captain¡¯s room at the time of self-destruct, but¡­¡± Everyone exchanged glances, meaning that among them, a White Tower Hunter would have to sacrifice themselves, becoming a prisoner of the navy, subject to severe torture¡­ There was silence; no one dared to take that step. The navy¡¯s methods were extremely terrifying and for the rest of their lives, they might all become scum licking the dungeon floors. Her subordinates were all very young, and they still had their whole lives ahead of them¡­ Melanie looked at her crew, realizing that such heroic martyrdom was indeed something that, as their leader, she should undertake. Moreover, her ability was the highest among them; if captured by the navy, given her fame, they might beat her less¡­ Now, there was no time to think¡­ Melanie clenched her teeth, stepped forward, and tremblingly raised her hand: ¡°Black Hunter, promise me, after I go, you must not mistreat my¡­¡± But at that moment, Chen Qi completely ignored her, pushing Melanie¡¯s head away. He had already chosen the candidate¡­ Melanie was stunned. Chen Qi¡¯s gaze moved past Melanie to the others. At this moment, he was the captain of the team, the one who called the shots. ¡°It¡¯s not going to be me, right?¡± A less conspicuous White Tower Hunter was incredibly surprised, looking around only to find no one else. Chen Qi was staring at him! His name was Mike, a sports student among the White Tower Hunters, bald and with wheat-colored skin, also the best driver among them. He had a fianc¨¦e waiting for him back home! Mike broke out in a cold sweat; he hadn¡¯t been mentally prepared to be part of this operation, and he gritted his teeth: ¡°Black Hunter, I, I can¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°Move aside!¡± Then, Chen Qi pushed Mike¡¯s bald head with another smack and then looked under his feet. This was a being with an extremely high chance of survival, even in a crash! This operation¡¯s Legendary Driver was decided¡ªit would be you! Water Elf III! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 414 - 276: Space Jump Engine Chapter 414: Chapter 276: Space Jump Engine ¡°Sigh?¡± At this moment, the members of the White Tower Hunters were even more bewildered. Especially Melanie, she knew about Water Elves; in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, they were simply considered pets fit only to serve as soap and cushions¡ªpurely black slave pets. Could it truly be capable of such a difficult task? Chen Qi noticed the worry in Melanie¡¯s heart and proudly said, ¡°This is not your ordinary Water Elf, but a Deep Sea Water Elf, a genius Water Elf that I have cultivated.¡± Although a Deep Sea Water Elf might look frail with not much offensive power and usually serves only as a pillow or a tool fairy, In reality, they harbor the extremely precious deep sea power, with a strong ability to survive in the ocean. Hardly any Sea Beast would attack them, and they can even dive into the pitch-black deep sea that even Legends dare not enter. At the same time, the Spirit Power Field emitted by Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 is very weak and not easy to track. Once a Deep Sea Water Elf plunges into the ocean, merging with the sea, even a Fourth Rank Legend would find it hard to detect. On the contrary, for others to carry out such a difficult task would be too hard. Water Elf No.3 is indeed the most suitable Legendary Driver for this mission. Melanie tilted her head back and asked, ¡°But isn¡¯t a Deep Sea Water Elf, still a Water Elf? ¡± Chen Qi looked at Melanie speechlessly. Melanie squinted her eyes. As a Hunter of the White Tower Federation, she actually felt like a fool in front of Chen Qi. Speaking of which, Chen Qi crouched down and gently touched No.3¡¯s soft little head, ¡°No.3, once this battle is over, I will definitely come back for you. Thank you for your trouble.¡± Water Elf No.3 tilted its head, although it didn¡¯t understand the specifics of the plan, it could feel that its master had an important mission for it! ¡°Wow cool ?(?¦Ø?)?! (Leave it to me!)¡± Water Elf No.3 formed two fists of water, its eyes sparkling with stars, full of confidence. Hopefully, Water Elf No.3 could enter the sea smoothly without any accidents¡­ Chen Qi stood up and commanded, ¡°Alright, we don¡¯t have much time left. The Navy of the Giant Shark won¡¯t hesitate for long; we must start immediately. Be careful to conceal your identities!¡± Now, they were already within the strike range of the Giant Shark Battleship, and they needed to speed things up. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The White Tower Hunters began to move, some responsible for replenishing the White Tower¡¯s Defense Barrier energy, while others boarded the Ghost Ship and started the engines! Chen Qi entrusted the task to No.3 and then took the Mechanic, Ma Li, to the Bonfire Exploration. Meanwhile, far away, Navy Admiral Gary stood at the bow of the Giant Shark, holding a telescope and quietly observing the activities on the shore. At this moment, an investigator reported, ¡°Admiral, we¡¯ve noticed that the ship behind the White Tower has started its engines. They are very likely to switch ships and take control. Shall we open fire to stop them?¡± Admiral Gary stroked his white beard, his face calm, ¡°No need. For now, everything seems to be under our control. These two ships are just ordinary vessels; they won¡¯t be able to escape the strike range of the Giant Shark. Now, our focus is twofold. First, confirm whether the Black Hunter has taken any hostages; as soon as we¡¯re sure there are no hostages, we will begin a large-scale strike. Second, send out reconnaissance agents to form a wide encirclement, ensuring that the Black Hunter and his group haven¡¯t escaped elsewhere.¡± In Admiral Gary¡¯s view, the maneuver of switching ships was meaningless. ¡°Understood!¡± Everyone behind the Admiral voiced in unison. Ultimately, the foes only had a Third Rank Transcendent and two ordinary vessels. In the eyes of the Navy, these two ships were already firmly under their control! Victory seemed to be in sight for everyone! What could possibly go wrong¡­ On guard and in a military stance, standing at the bow, looking towards the distant White Tower, there was a faint premonition of something ominous. ¡­ ¡­ Bang bang! In the darkness of the night, aboard the Bonfire Exploration, Diya was hiding in the communications room, bandaging himself. ¡°Next time, I¡¯ll personally take control of the Mecha, and I¡¯ll definitely show you what ¡®Steam Hand¡¯ means!¡± ¡°Wait and see, don¡¯t let me catch sight of you again!¡± Diya seethed with anger in his heart, considering this defeat a great disgrace. Then, all of a sudden, he heard hurried footsteps. Diya sensed a familiar presence. The Black Hunter was back! Hold on, why would he come back? Diya¡¯s eyes widened. They were already surrounded by the Giant Shark Battleship. Coming back now would undoubtedly be a waste of time. No way¡­ Diya instantly understood, there was only one purpose for his return¡ªthat was the Space Jump Engine! To kill a man and also crush his heart! Diya clenched his teeth in frustration. The Space Jump Engine had been assembled privately by Blue Fire, but it was, without doubt, a top-tier treasure. He, the grand noble of Steam Hand on the ocean, even the Navy Admirals had to treat him with respect and speak to him with the utmost courtesy. Yet now, before his very eyes, someone was taking away the Space Jump Engine. He¡­ held back! At the moment, he could do nothing but silently watch Chen Qi¡¯s performance. Diya closed his eyes, supressing his anger. He hadn¡¯t come prepared this time and didn¡¯t have any room to resist. ¡­ ¡­ Bonfire Exploration, energy room. In the dim and metallic engine room, massive gears interlocked with complex piping, with the smell of oil and coal combustion unique to burning filling the air, while steam occasionally spurted out from various cracks. In the center was the heart of the Bonfire Energy, its main engine pulsating like a mechanical heart. There were numerous ports on the main engine that could connect to other devices. To the side, a steel energy engine with a radius of one meter emitted black lightning, several thick pipes connected it to the main engine of the Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship. The moment Chen Qi neared this engine, he even felt a peculiar sensation of tearing. The Mechanic, Ma Li, couldn¡¯t conceal her astonishment: ¡°This is the legendary ¡®Space Jump Engine¡¯ capable of creating space rifts!¡± In the eyes of the Transcendents, it was unanimously a treasure. Chen Qi also reached out with his right hand and placed it on top of the engine. [Space Jump-C Type (Anchor): Aspect: Lamp, Hammer Damage: 71% Description: Set sail! We shall tear open the rift and arrive at brand new spaces, pathways beyond comprehension! Function: Connect with the main engine, and the entire ship will gain the ¡®Space Jump¡¯ capability. Space Jump: Your ship will traverse the rift with incredible speed, reaching the other side of the ocean. Space Anchor Transport (Set): You have set a space anchor, allowing you to directly cross through the rift to the anchor location. Note: The engine¡¯s wear rate has now reached 70%.] Even for the ships under the command of Legendary Transcendents, the Space Jump Engine was one of the top pieces of equipment. In the late stages of the game, legendary players might have to farm thousands of rifts to possibly get a Space Jump Engine. And even more, it was one with the anchor-effect C Type. He couldn¡¯t help feeling impressed at how easily it had come into his hands¡­ The Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship had left them a super deluxe gift package! After checking it over, Mechanic Ma Li said urgently: ¡°Lamp Keeper, after the collision with the Bonfire Exploration and the charging of the Black Rock Mecha, it might be impossible to initiate another Space Jump¡­¡± As powerful as the Space Jump was, the energy consumed with each transition was astronomical. The Mechanical Heart of the Bonfire Exploration¡¯s main engine was already quite strong, but it could only withstand three transitions at most, and its energy was now depleted. ¡°The energy consumption for the Space Jump is too great; we can¡¯t use it¡­¡± Chen Qi frowned. If they couldn¡¯t initiate the Space Jump, escaping on the Ghost Ship would be as difficult as reaching the heavens. And at the same time, due to the special properties of the Space Jump Engine itself, it couldn¡¯t be packed into a backpack card. Fleeing with a two-meter radius Space Jump Engine would make them a target. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it be that they had to abandon the Space Jump Engine and flee on the Ghost Ship¡­ Chen Qi sighed in his heart. To survive upon these seas, one must be prepared to let go of certain things. Bang! The next second, Mechanic Ma Li forcibly pulled the pipes of the Space Jump off the main engine with her hand. She said eagerly: ¡°Black Hunter, can your ship¡¯s main engine connect and support the Space Jump? I only need one minute to install this Space Jump Engine!¡± ¡°One minute???¡± Chen Qi blinked, recalling his Ghost Fire Engine. Unquestionably, the energy provided by the Ghost Fire Engine was more than sufficient and it also had numerous ports. It was a matter of compatibility. ¡°The Ghost Fire Energy Core, will it work?¡± Chen Qi asked. The situation was urgent, and the knowledgeable Ma Li hardly hesitated before replying: ¡°It will work!¡± The moment her words fell, Chen Qi smiled and his four tendrils forcefully pulled out the Space Jump Engine. This loud noise alarmed everyone on the Bonfire Exploration. Without hesitation, Chen Qi took his chance and ran! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 415 - 277: Water Elf Relic Chapter 415: Chapter 277: Water Elf Relic On the Giant Shark Battleship, Admiral Gary sharply inhaled a breath of cool air, his face flushing hot with anger. The Black Hunter, who should have been hiding like a rat, had actually appeared in front of their Giant Shark Battleship! Below the rolling black waves, the Black Hunter burst out from the Explorer, with tentacles behind grasping a huge spherical object, striding over the waves. This was a provocation to the navy, a disrespect to the Giant Shark Battleship! The Black Hunter, daring not to give the navy¡¯s battleship any face at all! Damn it, this was being looked down upon! Admiral Gary roared angrily, ¡°Does our navy have any brave warriors willing to take down the head of the Black Hunter!?¡± Silence fell, and no one dared to step forward. No, to be precise, they collectively took a step back in unison. The navy, often navigating the vast ocean, naturally harbored a fear of tentacles, not to mention the opponent was the Black Hunter, one of the supernovae. Admiral Gary clenched his teeth: ¡°What a bunch of useless trash, none of you dare to fight even a single Black Hunter, I¡¯ve fed you all for nothing.¡± At that moment, a young Third Rank Navy officer said softly, ¡°Yes, we just need to figure out how to defeat the Black Hunter, and you, Sir Gary, have much more to consider.¡± Why don¡¯t you go¡­ wondered the Third Rank Navy officer aboard the Giant Shark. Gary, furious, his face turning red, could only look to their external ally, An, one of the supernovae. Look at him! However, An did not make a move but instead cautioned, ¡°Admiral Gary, be careful, something is not quite right here.¡± The next second, to everyone¡¯s surprise! The White Tower started to move, and immediately turned, its engines at full power, heading straight for the Giant Shark Battleship! Inside the captain¡¯s cabin of the White Tower, Deep Sea Water Elf No.3, following Chen Qi¡¯s commands, activated the White Tower¡¯s self-destruction mode and maximized its speed. ¡°Self-destruct sequence initiated, countdown, ten, nine, eight¡­¡± ¡°Captain¡¯s cabin protection program initiated, please evacuate from the cabin or be prepared for a crash¡ª¡± Inside the cabin, mechanical voice announcements filled the air. Water Elf No.3 shivered in fear, but despite this, it still used its trembling water fists to accelerate the White Tower even further. ¡°Five, four, three¡­¡± The White Tower, like an enraged giant, surrounded by towering flames and waves, charged unstoppable towards the battleship! At that moment, the White Tower was like a giant missile the size of a ship! The navy was shocked; they had never thought that the Black Hunter would dare to use the White Tower to counterattack! ¡°Have they gone mad? What are they trying to do?¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Admiral Gary furiously pounded the railing: ¡°Activate the all-round protective shield! Storm Hammer. Protective Shield!¡± His voice, calm and decisive, spread throughout every corner of the battleship via the communication system. Instantly, the energy circuits on the surface of the battleship were activated, the current surging, emitting a faint blue glow, like giant gems embedded on this steel beast. With the activation of the protective shield, a nearly invisible energy film quickly formed around the battleship. Boom! The White Tower collided with the battleship¡¯s protective shield, a massive amount of energy gushing out, ocean waves rolling, and flames soaring to the sky! Rippling circles of energy spread across the surface of the protective shield, like ripples on water, continuously expanding and rapidly dissipating. However, this massive explosion, in the end, aside from causing huge waves, did not even make the Giant Shark Battleship flinch. Gary looked towards the Ghost Ship, lighting a cigarette: ¡°Black Hunter, is this all you¡¯ve got? Utterly fanciful.¡± Utterly foolish¡ªthe battleship¡¯s protective shield, which could even block attacks from Legendary Transcendents, a mere ship¡¯s self-destruction was nothing but futile! The Black Hunter actually thought that a ship¡¯s self-destruction could buy time for their escape; it was far too naive. At this moment, Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship began to speed up fully, racing towards the distance. Gary estimated the time; after activating the protective shield, it would take thirty seconds to disengage. He also estimated the speed of the Ghost Ship. In this time frame, the Ghost Ship would inevitably be hit by their gunfire. It was about to end¡­ all navy officers were ready, their eyes filled with excitement. These idle navy men were already preparing to pop champagne. Something¡¯s not right¡­ An¡¯s white hair fluttered in the aftermath of the explosion, looking towards the Ghost Ship. A tiny black lightning appeared on the Ghost Ship. ¡°No¡­¡± An suddenly leapt from the ship, then, at a very fast speed, dashed towards the Ghost Ship. Although hard to believe, the brief black lightning she saw, she knew, might be a precursor to the activation of the Space Jump Engine. ¡°Space Jump initiated, entering acceleration phase¡ª¡± In the energy room of the Ghost Ship, little Ma Li wiped the sweat off her forehead, excitedly saying, The ship¡¯s energy core, unexpectedly, was perfectly compatible with the Space Jump Engine! Finally, it was time to go¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s tentacles excitedly writhed behind him, emerging from below deck to the deck above. The wind is indeed cool¡­ Chen Qi leaned against the window, thinking. By now, the Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 should have reached the seabed. Hopefully, it won¡¯t get caught by the navy¡­ Chen Qi prayed silently. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Chen Qi sighed deeply, feeling unusually reluctant to part ways. Although No.3 is timid, it¡¯s exceedingly diligent in carrying out tasks, even more so than No.1. No.3 had piloted the Ghost Ship for just as long as he had. And from now on, Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 would be separated from him for a long time. But there was no choice. Their current strength was still not enough to battle a battleship. Chen Qi looked toward the Giant Shark, silently etching the battleship into his memory. Boom! Boom! In the midst of his thoughts, bursts of black energy emerged around the hull, entwining and interweaving, finally converging into streaks of black lightning that leapt and flickered upon the ship. At that moment, a figure emerged from the waves. In the midst of the big waves, An Weilan¡¯s white hair was soaked by the sea water, but her eyes emitted a terrifying fierceness. ¡°Black Hunter! You won¡¯t escape!¡± An Weilan accelerated at full power, stepping on the waves, catching up with the swiftly moving Ghost Ship. At that moment, her gaze was as cold as a war machine, tightly locked on the Black Hunter on deck. An¡­ Chen Qi was startled. Right, in this state, An couldn¡¯t recognize him. In An¡¯s eyes, the Black Hunter is a deep sea monster that must be hunted! From his higher vantage, Chen Qi looked down at An and smiled slightly, the tendrils behind him stirring: ¡°See you next time.¡± He must not let him escape¡­ An reached out her hand. However, as the battleship accelerated, it gradually approached the twisted spatial area. Perhaps the next time we meet, I can reveal my identity to An¡­ Chen Qi turned his head, gazing at the huge rift that had appeared ahead. The black lightning on the ship intensified, and with a thunderous roar, a powerful force abruptly pulled the battleship toward the space rift! Whoosh¡ª In a loud stormy sound, the Ghost Ship entered the space rift, disappearing without a trace on the surface of the sea, as if it had never been there. ¡°The Black Hunter escaped¡­¡± Admiral Gary shuddered. On the Giant Shark battleship, numerous navy officers stared blankly at the scene, unsure how to describe their emotions at the moment. ¡­ ¡­ The next day, the daytime flames burned, and the warm sunlight shone on everyone. After the Black Hunter left, the navy, despite immense regret, could only obediently land ashore to capture the remaining Sea God Pirate Group pirates and provide treatment for the injured Bonfire Energy Group hunters. The most important Deep Blue Flame, the Black Hunter didn¡¯t leave any for them! The navy lamented bitterly, never anticipating that the Black Hunter¡¯s Ghost Ship would use a Space Jump. Moreover, many hunters who had come to support also felt deep regret. Among them was An, who searched Blue Fire Island all night but found neither the White Tower Hunter nor Chen Qi¡¯s bodies. Perhaps, they had all been taken by the Black Hunter¡­ An unconsciously thought, once again picturing the Black Hunter¡¯s superior demeanor. She always felt that his bearing seemed familiar, reminiscent of the monsters from the White Tower Federation that had once looked down on her. Since she came to the sea, she had enjoyed smooth sailing, with no Third Rank daring to challenge or scorn her. Yet with the Black Hunter, she once again felt a sense of powerlessness, a vulnerable kind of powerlessness. In the eyes of the Black Hunter, she saw the potential for him to surpass her, saw the murderous intent of a monster¡­ And this monster was the instigator behind the disappearance of Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter! Her student Chen Qi was gone, and her classmate, the White Tower Hunter, was gone too¡­ Stay calm, An, maybe they both received favorable treatment from the Black Hunter? An tried to think positively. But she still couldn¡¯t help feeling worried. An sat on a stone by the shore, took off her shoes, and placed her feet in the water, letting the waves wash over them. The waves brushed over her feet and the sea breeze blew through her white hair. She stared blankly into the distance. White Tower had been destroyed, the White Tower Hunter and Chen Qi didn¡¯t even leave her a single relic for goodbye. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± An sighed. Suddenly, she felt a strange sensation under her foot. She stepped on it, it felt soft and round, very comfortable. She bent down and picked up the soft thing under her foot. ¡°This thing, it looks familiar¡­¡± An Weilan¡¯s pupils contracted, both excited and sad, she said: ¡°Water Elf?¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 416 - 278: The Black Hunters Pursuit Meeting Chapter 416: Chapter 278: The Black Hunter¡¯s Pursuit Meeting At that moment, Water Elf Number Three, having gone through the explosion, looked just like a shriveled, ready-to-eat jelly cake. An gently pinched the shriveled and exhausted Water Elf, her eyes deepening with confusion. This was not good news¡­ she sighed helplessly. A skilled Beast Tamer would never easily abandon their pet, unless something accidental had happened. Chen Qi had left without taking his Water Elf Number Three before he went away. This meant that he might very well not have completely disappeared on that night filled with gunfires and explosions. Under the dawn¡¯s first light, the dazed Water Elf opened its round eyes, then turned its head and saw An¡¯s eyes. Fear! It was the terrifying humans! Water Elf Number Three was startled, and the thought of becoming a plaything for other humans, used like a rag, made it leap in an attempt to escape the clutches of its foe! It, the Water Elf, would not be enslaved! However, An firmly caught the Water Elf in the air with her Heartless Iron Hand, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will train you well.¡± The Water Elf trembled frantically in An¡¯s hand, attempting to escape from her grasp. Indeed, due to the loss of its master, it was very afraid¡­ An gently stroked the trembling Water Elf. Ever since she was a child, she had loved pets, and Water Elves were quite decent pets in the vast sea. And she could feel that this Water Elf was no ordinary Deep Sea Water Elf! She looked at the Water Elf and thought again of the scene where the Black Hunters had attacked the island and then fled in front of her. Ultimately, if she had been a bit faster, then she could have fought the Black Hunter! Although she was confident she could take down the Black Hunter, they most likely would have had a fierce battle. Next time we meet, I will not let you go¡­ An took a deep breath, silently deciding that she must quickly become a Legend and train Water Elf Number Three into a powerful warrior. ¡°From now on, you are an Avenger, a Battle Water Elf¡­¡± An said so. But how could a common pet like a Water Elf become strong¡­ An had a question in her heart. She would have to create a practical and feasible plan for Water Elf Number Three to grow stronger. At this moment, a person with a camera walked up behind her. ¡°The sunlight is really fierce today.¡± Pelu adjusted her brown checked reporter¡¯s hat and said, ¡°Miss An, the Navy and the Bonfire Hunter Group are discussing the war council for the upcoming plans, I hope you can attend!¡± ¡°Alright¡ª¡± An turned around and instinctively tucked the Water Elf into her own clothes. Pelu, noticing something round and swollen, looked at An with a curious eye, realizing it seemed like a small Water Elf. Are there so many Water Elves around now? By the way, the owner of that Water Elf Restaurant has been missing for a long time, pity¡­ Pelu took a photo of the sea, and said, ¡°Please hurry up.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± An followed Pelu to the meeting. At that moment, the higher-ups of the Navy, Bonfire Energy¡¯s Blue Fire, Diya, and many victims of the Black Hunters, were gathered around an open-air sea map table, discussing the next plans. They could not let the Black Hunters off so easily. Admiral Gary, pointing at the map table, said: ¡°Gentlemen, do not worry too much, a single ship cannot continuously use the Space Jump Engine, and if we set up special shielding devices in advance, we can block the use of Space Jumps, plus we have a vast Navy. Catching the Black Hunter is just a matter of time! However, we must now find out, where exactly has the Black Hunter run off to?¡± Saying this, Admiral Gary looked towards Old Man Blue Fire, ¡°Owner of the Space Jump, Blue Fire Manager, can you pinpoint a specific range?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Blue Fire was silent, not saying a word¡ªthe blow dealt by Chen Qi was too great for him to overcome in a single day. Did I phrase something wrong? Gary thought and inadvertently blurted out: ¡°The former owner of the Space Jump Engine, Blue Fire Manager, can you specify a particular range for us to catch the Black Hunter?¡± The former owner¡­ The dispirited old man from Blue Fire felt his blood pressure rise, his hands already gone, now he needed expensive mechanical arms installed. And now, he was being twisted by a navy officer who knows how he had lived to such an age! Blood rushing to his head, Blue Fire wanted to clasp his chest with his hands, only to realize he had none. How did this man become a Navy Admiral¡­ Diya glanced at the Navy Admiral with speechlessness, took out a pen, and placed it on the sea map table: ¡°The transport of the Space Jump Engine isn¡¯t random, but linear, which means if we draw a straight line from the point where it disappeared¡­¡± Everyone¡¯s gaze followed the tip of Diya¡¯s pen. On the sea map table, the pen moved further and further away, quickly arriving at the edge of the Sea of Calamity. When Diya¡¯s pen came to a stop, everyone instantly frowned, showing worried expressions: ¡°The Dragon Flower Islands? Is the Black Hunter¡¯s destination the Dragon Flower Islands?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, what¡¯s wrong, everyone?¡± Diya, a newcomer from the Shell Country Imperial City and new to the Witch Sea, didn¡¯t know much about the Witch Sea. Navy Admiral Gary explained: ¡°In fact, we have received reports from the Flower Witch. It¡¯s said that the Flower Witch appeared near the Dragon Flower Islands and encountered an attack from the Thunder Dragon¡­¡± ¡°The Flower Witch, Thunder Dragon¡­¡± Diya looked intrigued, his goal being to become the foremost supernova, hence he was very sensitive to each supernova candidate. Gary let out a long sigh: ¡°The Dragon Flower Islands lie on the edge of the Sea of Calamity; it¡¯s a resource-rich area with a large number of flower-like and soul-like cracks. It is also inhabited by numerous dragons and an ancient Beast Tamer race. Even before the Crack Tide came, it was a fertile soil, covered with flowers and relics. The navy has tried on numerous occasions to attack these islands, but most attempts have returned unsuccessful. That place is ruled by the Dragon Tamer King Jay of the Black Whale Group, an extremely powerful Dragon Tamer. His Flying Dragon Group has everything in the Dragon Flower Islands and all surrounding maritime areas¡ªpeople, resources, everything¡ªfirmly under control!¡± The Dragon Tamer King¡­ Everyone immediately furrowed their brows. The reason the Four Great Pirate Groups were known as the kings of the Four Seas was due to the numerous island cities they controlled in the Crack Sea. And the territories controlled by the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group were even more dangerous areas of this vast sea. Not to mention the recent maritime battles atop the great sea, where the Black Whale Group had almost unilaterally triumphed with an overwhelming force. In the Witch Sea, one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals, Jay, could certainly be deemed a king among the islands, and even went by the title of king on the Dragon Flower Islands! Hearing this, everyone started to think of retreating. This maritime area was obviously not something the navy could easily enter. Diya commented sarcastically: ¡°The Black Hunter has gone mad? A Third Rank, daring to venture alone into the Black Whale Group¡¯s domain? Does the Black Hunter think to overturn the Dragon Tamer King?¡± In the navy¡¯s view, the Black Hunter and the Black Whale Group were adversaries. An Hui considered for a moment and said calmly: ¡°Perhaps he¡¯s there to rendezvous with the Flower Witch. Although the Dragon Flower Islands have fertile soil, they have not established a massive city due to the presence of numerous Sea Dragons and Flying Dragons but are scattered with many villages and large unknown areas.¡± Rendezvousing with the Flower Witch¡­ Understanding dawned upon everyone, and they began to grasp something. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Admiral Gary sighed heavily. If the Black Hunter was entering the dragon¡¯s territory, they would be unable to pursue him on a large scale. The chance to catch a Third Rank and obtain a massive reward was slipping through their fingers! The group fell silent for a while. Diya, excited, said with a smile: ¡°Gentlemen, the Black Hunter is mine, and I will not give up chasing him. Once I reach Moonstone City and buy a new Mecha, I¡¯ll personally operate it and end the Black Hunter¡¯s life!¡± Diya took an oath. The Black Rock Mecha was a prototype, but Moonstone City¡¯s iron tide should have already forged a stronger Mecha! The next time they met, Diya was confident he could take down the Black Hunter. An did not speak, but in her heart, she was determined to gather her strength and then, with her Water Elf Mark III and an overwhelming force, take down both the Flower Witch and the Black Hunter! Admiral Gary took a deep breath and said in a robust voice: ¡°I will report this matter to my superiors. Although a large-scale pursuit cannot be carried out, a small-scale pursuit is still feasible. I will report this to the Navy General and to the Hunter Association, to let the arrogant Black Hunter understand what justice is! Storm Hammer! What it means to be the master of this vast sea!¡± S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. None of the others spoke, each speculating about the Black Hunter¡¯s actions and formulating their plans. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 417 - 279: The Witchs Statue and Ruins Chapter 417: Chapter 279: The Witch¡¯s Statue and Ruins ¡°` ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± ¡°` Chen Qi walked out of the bedroom on the Ghost Ship, continuously coughing up blood with a feeling that he might cough up his lungs. After Space Jump, due to exhaustion, Chen Qi had rested for a whole night. When the adrenaline from the battle wore off, he could then feel how much damage the Shadow of Flame Demon, along with Ember Hand. Blossom, had inflicted on his body. And even after consuming large amounts of Healing Medicine, the soreness in his muscles hadn¡¯t improved at all. His current physique was still too strained to handle these two forms. ¡°I must have overexerted myself last night, I might need a doctor to check my body¡­¡± Chen Qi knocked on his own back. At this moment, Melanie and the others had also finished resting and were waiting for Chen Qi on the deck. ¡°Good morning, Black Hunter Captain¡­¡± Melanie looked at Chen Qi with a trace of alarm and then mustered the courage to say, ¡°Black Hunter Captain, should we divide the spoils from the battle?¡± ¡°Good morning, but before that, I should first know, what is this place?¡± Chen Qi, enduring the pain, walked to the side of the ship and gazed into the distance. They were situated in a strange sea area, at the edge of their vision, they could see a multitude of islands; on each island, there was either a large number of forests or an abundance of flowers. In addition, in the sky, they occasionally saw Flying Dragons, and in the sea, some small Sea Dragons. ¡°Dragon Flower Islands?¡± Chen Qi thought of this possibility immediately. The situation had been too urgent then, and Chen Qi didn¡¯t know the exact value of the Space Jump. They couldn¡¯t possibly delve further into the depths of the Sea of Calamity, so there weren¡¯t many directions to choose from. Although the Dragon Flower Islands were the domain of the Dragon Tamer King, overall, the danger level wasn¡¯t high. Furthermore, with the abundance of Sea Beasts, rare ingredients and medicinal materials, many neutral mobile shipyards, as well as many Lake Sword, Heart Phase, and Cup Phase fractures, it was considered a rather good place. Of course, that was provided they were lucky enough not to encounter the Black Whale Group¡¯s Flying Dragon squad. What Chen Qi needed to improve the most now was his physique. The numerous Lake Sword fractures in the Dragon Flower Islands could burst out a lot of materials that would enhance physique. ¡°Should be the Dragon Flower Islands, but where exactly are we on the Dragon Flower Islands?¡± Chen Qi fell into thought. Logically speaking, near the Dragon Flower Islands, they should see many small mobile shipyards, numerous adventurers¡¯ ships, and human constructions. But now, the area they were in seemed like an uncharted secret territory, desolately empty. Not even one human figure was in sight. ¡°Never mind that, we should be safe for the moment¡­¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands, yawned, and then smiled at Melanie, saying, ¡°Alright, Captain Melanie, let¡¯s distribute the spoils.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Melanie waved her hand, prompting people to bring out the spoils and place them on the deck. Soon, a large pile of spoils filled the deck, among them, fifty bottles containing Deep Blue Fire were particularly conspicuous. Apart from the Deep Blue Fire bottles, the treasures the White Tower Hunter had brought out were mostly seized from pirates and Bonfire Hunters. Especially when everyone¡¯s attention was on Chen Qi, they had stealthily gotten hold of quite a few valuable items. ¡°You guys don¡¯t hold back, do you?¡± Chen Qi approached and picked up a bottle containing Deep Blue Fire. Other items weren¡¯t of much concern to him. The only thing that needed to be distributed was the Deep Blue Fire Bottle. The Deep Blue Fire Bottle could be used to craft entirely new equipment, or to upgrade existing ones ¨C a truly forbidden material. Chen Qi remembered that there were quite a few Forging Masters on the Dragon Flower Islands. If that wasn¡¯t possible, he could also find some Shadow Phase materials and have them crafted by the Shadow Weaver. ¡°How many do you want?¡± Chen Qi sat down, propping his face with his hand, and asked with a smile. ¡°¡­¡± Melanie pulled out a bottle of strong liquor, drank it, and with courage said, ¡°22?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Qi questioned with a puzzled ¡®hmm¡¯, he had thought the White Tower Hunter would ask for ¡¯25¡¯. In this battle, although he was the main damage dealer, the White Tower Hunter still helped a lot. Without the White Tower Hunter, it would have been very difficult for him to achieve such a harvest with his strength alone. Hearing the ¡®hmm¡¯, Melanie immediately stretched out five fingers: ¡°Then 20, no, 19?¡± ¡°¡­¡± After one night, Chen Qi¡¯s activation of Ember Touch in its terrifying form was still something Melanie feared. ¡°Let¡¯s make it 20.¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment and said, after all, he wasn¡¯t exactly a cutthroat merchant. ¡°Deal!¡± Melanie clenched her fist, negotiation successful. Immediately after, Chen Qi changed the topic and took out two pieces of paper, handing them to Melanie. Both papers were about the Deep Blue Hunter¡¯s treasure ciphertext. Whether it was the Lake Sword or the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure chest, there were special ciphertexts written on them. And deciphering ciphertexts was a specialty of the White Tower Hunter. Chen Qi copied down the ciphertexts from the Lake Sword and the small treasure chest and handed them to Melanie. Melanie took the papers and pulled out some draft paper to calculate, then said: ¡°The meaning of the first one is that this thing is quite delicious, crunchy! You need to heat it under the moonlight over the sea at a high temperature of 70 degrees, and then consume it. After that, you will be the coolest dude on the sea!¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi frowned with confusion. What the heck? The Lake Sword is actually an edible item? What in the world is it made from, and it¡¯s crunchy? So that means the Lake Sword is an item that can enhance the attribute panel¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided to give it a try tonight. ¡°What about the other one?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously. Looking at the other piece of paper¡¯s ciphertext, Melanie furrowed her brow: Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I can only tell that by soaking the chest in Deep Sea great whale blood, it can be opened; as for the other words, they¡¯re too ancient for me to decipher. You might need to go to the Tower of Books and seek the Book Elder to break the code.¡± To open it, the chest had to be soaked in Deep Sea great whale blood¡­ Chen Qi was surprised. Although it sounded difficult, the task¡¯s difficulty wasn¡¯t that high, as Black Whale Blood was not uncommon on the Witch Sea. Melanie, after going through the contents of the two papers, added: ¡°Who¡¯s the fool who wrote this ciphertext? It¡¯s not professional at all, using two different ciphertexts at once and not even following a standardized format. It seems that at some points where they didn¡¯t know how to write, they just omitted it altogether.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Cough, luckily the Deep Blue Hunter was already dead¡­ Chen Qi took back the two pieces of paper. Next, all he had to do was wait for nightfall and then eat the Lake Sword. For the remaining time, it was best to first confirm the exact location. After Chen Qi and the others had distributed the items, they headed towards the nearest island, an island full of flowers and trees. Destination, land ashore! As the ship drew closer, the island became clearer and clearer. Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter, with their telescopes in hand, couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes on the island. ¡°Wait a minute¡­¡± Chen Qi muttered. In front of them was not an ordinary island; all the flowers on the island were extremely rare herbs. Furthermore, in the center of the island, there was a moss-covered Witch Statue. Wow, it looks like we¡¯ve come to a fantastic place¡­ Melanie looked puzzled: ¡°Is this place, a relic?¡± Putting down the telescope, Chen Qi looked at the many rare flowers on the island and the familiar Witch Statue: ¡°This island, why does it feel a bit like¡­ the island where the Flower Witch ascended to legend?¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 418 - 280 Moon Island Flower Chapter 418: Chapter 280 Moon Island Flower Lost Island¡­Chen Qi vaguely remembered this as a familiar relic zone, where a tremendous war had once erupted on this tiny island. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he murmured, the prow of the Ghost Ship had already neared the beach of the island. A tiny red crab felt a strange aura and touched the hull of the Ghost Ship with its little claw. Bang! A huge crack split open on the hull! ¡°?¡± The little red crab was stunned. Was its strength that great? It hurriedly fled from the ship! ¡°It¡¯s time for repairs¡­¡± Chen Qi leapt from the ship. The Space Jump Engine was a top-of-the-line functional engine, every jump inflicted tremendous damage on the vessel. Using the Space Jump Engine with the configuration of the Ghost Ship was like using a nuclear graphics card to play a AAA game, letting you experience an unprecedented world. That the Ghost Ship could use the jump engine once without exploding was already impressive. Therefore, given the Ghost Ship¡¯s condition, it could only use the jump engine twice at most. If one wished to use it continuously, a mechanic must immediately be arranged to repair the damaged vessel after use. ¡°Fortunately, we have a mechanic on our ship¡­¡± Chen Qi remarked. However, mechanic Ma Li was ultimately part of the White Tower Hunters. In the future, a new mechanic would still need to be recruited. After instructing Ma Li to repair the ship, Melanie used a Hidden Card to conceal the vessel, then led the Water Elf and everyone from the White Tower to start investigating the island. Dense trees covered most of the island, towering into the clouds with lush branches and leaves. Furthermore, the fertile land nurtured a plethora of flowers, medicinal materials, and crops, imbuing the entire island with vibrant life and vitality. Sunlight filtered through the dense canopy, casting a dappled pattern of light and shadow, while a breeze carrying the scent of flowers and herbs gently blew by. ¡°The breeze feels so relaxing¡­¡± Chen Qi, shading his eyes from the sun, followed the leaf-strewn path, scanning the surrounding medicinal and edible plants. Blood-enriching, brain-nourishing, kidney-supporting, spiritual value replenishing, hydrating¡­ One could say the island had everything. Having recently advanced to Third Rank, he was in need of body strengthening. Chen Qi directed Water Elf Number One to collect some medicinal herbs for internal injuries as they went along. ¡°With so many locations, could this really be the Lost Island where the Flower Witch ascended to legendary status?¡± Chen Qi questioned himself again, recalling the facts about the Flower Witch¡¯s ascension. For the first three ranks of the Transcendent profession, one could ascend provided their abilities and body met the standards, plus fulfilling some minor conditions. However, the conditions for advancement became increasingly significant afterward, with ascending to Legend exceptionally challenging. It started with the Legendary Profession Card; such a card could only be obtained by completing an S-rank or even a hidden mission in a B-rank crack or above with a small probability. Or by completing a series of highly difficult tasks. Although Legendary Profession Cards were extremely rare, following the Moon Smile era and with the continuous emergence of B-rank cracks, obtaining a Legendary Profession Card was not an impossible task. But getting a Legendary Profession Card was just the beginning. The Legendary Profession Card had extremely stringent ascension conditions, and before ascending, one must complete a legendary quest. Fen, to truly become a ¡®Flower Witch,¡¯ not only required an extremely high level of potion-making skill but also needed to create a bottle of Sage¡¯s Medicine with floral attributes. Sage¡¯s Medicine was a potion rank defined by Saint-Level pharmacists, the highest level of potion knowledge available to ordinary Pharmacists. One bottle of potion could induce species evolution or a capability enhancement comparable to flesh surgery, or transform the body into a special form. To create Sage¡¯s Medicine required highly precise control of Spiritual Power and countless top-quality medicinal materials. Thus, the main reason Fen parted ways with him was to search for ultra-rare medicinal materials. Chen Qi continued along the path. And the Sage¡¯s Medicine that the Flower Witch wanted to create required, most importantly and as the final ingredient, a thousand-year-old ¡®Moon Island Flower.¡¯ This herb absorbed a vast amount of lunar and solar essences, and its inherent Extraordinary Energy could make an island¡¯s vegetation lush, producing a large amount of Extraordinary Medicinal Materials! At the same time, Moon Island Flower could create huge Moss Demons to maintain the safety of the island¡¯s plants. One could say that the Moon Island Flower was an island, a small kingdom of flowers. ¡°I haven¡¯t really been teleported to this island, have I?¡± Chen Qi muttered to himself. Islands with Witch Statues were not uncommon; he still needed some confirmation. However, if it was the Lost Island, the situation would be much more troublesome. The Lost Island was not safe, it was an island heavily guarded by Jay, the Dragon Tamer King. The Flower Witch had obtained this rare Moon Island Flower through an alliance with the Blood Blade Pirate Group, after enduring a tough sea battle, finally getting promoted to possess the Moon Island Flower. Strolling through the woods was quite pleasant, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the center of the island. In the center of the island, there were no trees, but a meadow by a small hill, where the statue of the Ice Witch stood out under the sunlight. However, different from the usual statues of the Ice Witch, this was an Ice Witch dressed in winter hunter¡¯s clothes. It was less of a Witch and more of a Valkyrie withstanding the tide of beasts in the cold lands. Her hands were posed as if holding flowers, and on those moss-covered stone hands, a flower emitting a faint blue light. ¡°Wow¡­¡± The White Tower Hunters couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. They hadn¡¯t expected that a random teleportation would bring them to a lost relic site! ¡°It really is a Moon Island Flower¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened, his memories about Fen becoming clearer. After all, to reach this lost place, Fen had to pay the price of an arm under the cover of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, finally arriving on this island with difficulty. To mention obtaining the Moon Island Flower, even finding its location had cost Fen a great deal of energy and time. This doesn¡¯t feel quite right¡­ Chen Qi shook his head trying to calm himself. Simply put, this place was the final boss area of the huge Dragon Flower Islands dungeon! I inadvertently teleported to the boss¡¯s room? ¡°Is this considered good luck?¡± Chen Qi wondered. At that moment, Melanie excitedly rolled up her sleeves, ready to pull out the Moon Island Grass. ¡°Don¡¯t pull¡ª¡± Chen Qi immediately intervened. ¡°Why not?¡± Melanie turned her head in confusion. ¡°If I told you that this seemingly ordinary Moon Island Grass is a hidden major boss, would you believe it?¡± Chen Qi tapped his foot on the ground explaining: ¡°Below this flower connects numerous demons, if you don¡¯t want to die, don¡¯t touch it.¡± ¡°Demons?¡± Melanie gasped in surprise, bending down, her ear to the ground, only then could she feel the enormous spiritual power hidden beneath the flower. It was a horrendous trap! Melanie exclaimed. Chen Qi shook his head, the Moss Demons were very powerful, there were many trees, and the Moon Island Flower itself could control many plants on the island. Without adequate preparation, pulling out the Moon Island Flower would be akin to courting death. Melanie thought for a moment, then asked: ¡°So, what should we do next?¡± Chen Qi pondered. This area was essentially the bedroom of Jay, the Dragon Tamer King. Obviously, continuing to stay in this place was not wise; they needed to leave as soon as possible. However, the Ghost Ship had suffered great damage, and it wasn¡¯t suitable to set sail before Ma Li repaired the ship. Furthermore, although they could not harvest the Moon Island Flowers, the island¡¯s many medicinal materials and ingredients were extremely rare herbs which would take considerable time to collect. Chen Qi thought again, then said: ¡°Let¡¯s eat first.¡± ¡°Eat!¡± Upon hearing this, everyone swallowed hard, their eyes showing a look of hunger as they turned to Chen Qi. COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 419 - 281 Deep Sea Resistance and Ice Enlightenment Chapter 419: Chapter 281 Deep Sea Resistance and Ice Enlightenment ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s with those looks? Do you want to eat me?¡± Chen Qi asked in surprise as he looked at the White Tower Hunters. The White Tower Hunters wore expressions of anticipation, no, rather hunger, a craving hunger. Their long durations of sea combat combined with the significant physical exertion at night had left them famished. Everyone¡¯s stamina was totally overdrawn to an extreme. And earlier, when Chen Qi was preparing the Golden Fish, everyone discovered that he might be a pretty good chef. ¡°I¡¯ll cook, you all gather the ingredients.¡± Chen Qi said. Immediately afterward, he organized people to start collecting medicinal herbs on this island. Although this was the boss room of Dragon Flower Islands, since they were already here, they had to take something with them before leaving! Especially since this island had so many rare materials! Dragon Tamer King, I¡¯ll gladly take these medicinal herbs off your hands¡­ Chen Qi spent some time gathering the potions on the island. [You have obtained Blood Power Grass, which after processing can enhance constitution, strength, and improve blood circulation¡­] [You have obtained Moonlight Chives, which, when consumed, can boost one¡¯s vitality¡­] [You have obtained Dragon Gall Flower, which after processing can enhance the constitution and strength of dragon-type creatures¡­] [You have obtained Thunderstruck Wood, which after processing can increase resistance to lightning and enhance adaptability to lightning attacks¡­] [You have obtained Wind Grass, which after processing can improve one¡¯s agility¡­] ¡­ ¡­ Before he knew it, Chen Qi had gathered a whole basket full of materials. ¡°This island is so rich!¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Among them, many materials were for cultivating pets, which could directly consume them for massive improvements. In addition, there were various materials that could improve constitution, strength, and endurance. This was at least two months¡¯ worth of material supplies¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his hands together, feeling amazed. With so many rare medicinal herbs, breaking through to 150 points in physical constitution, or even reaching 200 points, was just a matter of two months. He had not expected such a bountiful harvest¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his hands and returned to the center of the island. By now, the night had fallen, and Melanie and the others had already set up a bonfire rack. A pile of dry wood was carefully stacked, and the fire blazed, crackling as it burned. Chen Qi, holding a thick stick, occasionally tossed in more wood to stoke the flames, making them even stronger while also illuminating the Extraordinary Materials laid out around. There was the freshly caught Extraordinary Ostrich, exuding an alluring scent after careful cooking, fresh fruits and vegetables picked from the forest showing vibrant colors and freshness, and several bottles of fine fruit wine which added a festive touch to this outdoor feast. Chen Qi took out some cumin powder, gently rubbed his fingers together, and sprinkled it down. The aroma was simply irresistible¡­ The White Tower Hunters, who should have been maintaining table manners, could not hold back any longer and drooled uncontrollably. [You have cooked Honey Ostrich Leg¡­] [You have cooked Fire Dragon Grass Grilled Fish¡­] [You have cooked Extraordinary Grilled Chives¡­] The group gathered around the bonfire, snatching the roasted skewers like children. ¡°This is delicious, sir, are you an Extraordinary Chef?¡± The glasses hunter Alor asked after biting into an ostrich leg. ¡°Sort of¡­¡± Chen Qi responded quietly. Melanie then asked, ¡°By the way, Black Hunter, what exactly are you and the Flower Witch up to?¡± Everyone turned with looks of curiosity, having noticed the Black Hunter, though terrifying when transformed, was actually pretty easy to get along with. ¡°To revive a monster.¡± Chen Qi spoke with a hint of teasing. Fen¡¯s goal was to open the Witch¡¯s Coffin, to resurrect the Ice Witch, in order to stop the imminent great catastrophe. However, this goal was still too difficult for the two of them. ¡°Oh¡­¡± Melanie did not press on but switched the subject, ¡°Is what¡¯s written in the newspapers true? Was it the Flower Witch who whipped you, or did you whip the Flower Witch¡­¡± People in this world also love gossip, huh¡­ Chen Qi silently rolled his eyes at Melanie and said, ¡°Rumors, it¡¯s me who has her pinned to the ground and beating her up now!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s lips curled into a smile. He had to admit that there had been a time when he was no match for the Flower Witch at all. Times had changed! Now, as long as Fen didn¡¯t activate her release, she was absolutely no match for him. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It could even be said to be a crushing victory! Next time they met, it would be a good opportunity to have a little sparring with Fen¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, he and the Flower Witch hadn¡¯t had a real fight yet. ¡°So the rumors are actually the reverse, it¡¯s the Black Hunter who uses tentacles to whip the Flower Witch¡­¡± Melanie blinked, her imagination running wild. The Hunters sat around the campfire, sharing their recent hunting experiences and fun stories, with laughter and cheers echoing around. They talked about returning to the Tower of Books, handing over the Deep Blue Flame, and the shocked look of the higher-ups in the Tower of Books, as well as the powerful Book Warden, and speculated whether the Tower of Books would sail into the Witch Sea¡­ Unconsciously, everyone fell asleep, sleeping soundly, even the night watchman Alor was visibly exhausted. Chen Qi set down the lantern illuminated by the Lantern Technique, and stood up to walk out of the woods, heading over the sea. ¡°The moon is really round tonight¡ª¡± Chen Qi looked up at the night sky. Above the sea, the Ghost Ship was making clanging sounds. Was little Ma Li still unable to fix the ship? Chen Qi thought for a moment and using Sea Walker, he walked to a deserted spot on the sea surface and silently took out the Lake Sword. Then, Chen Qi followed the ciphertext, using Dark Fire under the moonlight to heat the Lake Sword to a specific temperature. As he heated it to the designated temperature, the stone on the surface of the entire Lake Sword began to break apart, revealing its interior, a blue glowing ice pop¡­ The temperature was so cold that it even caused the surrounding seawater to clearly start to freeze. Hmm, it gave off the feeling of an ice lolly while also emanating a strong deep sea presence! Was this an edible item obtained from the depths of the sea? Chen Qi thought and took a bite, swallowing it. Strangely sweet¡­ Chen Qi bit off a few more pieces, and soon he had eaten the whole Lake Sword. Quickly, a profound coldness spread and diffused throughout his entire body. Beneath the skin, it was as if countless tiny cold currents were traveling through his meridians, repairing every cell and healing every hidden injury. [You have consumed the Lake Sword, your spiritual power origin has increased, your inspiration has increased by 50 points! Constitution increased by 20 points!] [You have gained Deep Sea Resistance (Medium), immune to the special powers of deep sea monsters and you can wield this power!] [You have gained a small amount of Ice Enlightenment, allowing you to study Ice Phase skills.] [You have gained Sea Domain Comprehension, making it easier for you to master all domain skills related to the sea and water above the vast sea.] [You have acquired a passive ability, Sea Walker, which enhances your physical and spiritual power recovery at sea.] Chen Qi felt the immense power coursing through his body, took a deep breath, and found that the benefits of being a Sea Walker were even more than he had imagined. And as he consumed the power from the Lake Sword, numerous ripples appeared beneath his feet. Chen Qi looked up in surprise to find the calm sea suddenly churning with waves. And nearby, sea beasts for thousands of meters around were all converging towards him. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Qi looked around, sensing that something was off. Wait, why are there so many sea beasts? Chen Qi was taken aback, his Deep Sea Affinity¡¯s range of influence seemed to have expanded. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 420 - 282: Deep Sea Affinity Lv2 Chapter 420: Chapter 282: Deep Sea Affinity Lv2 S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The night wind blew past, and centered around Chen Qi, the seawater turned even more furious; massive waves surged like mountains, producing a deafening roar. ¡°Something is coming¡­¡± Chen Qi lightly tapped the surface of the water with the tips of his toes. A tingling sensation traveled from the seawater to his toes. Chen Qi¡¯s vision blurred, and at this moment, he felt as if he could sense the flow of the water, the movement of the fish, and the Sea Beasts continually charging toward him. ¡°Sensing¡­¡± Chen Qi closed his eyes, feeling as though he were immersing himself in the ocean, almost able to listen to the voice of the great sea. Boom! In an instant, five Sea Dragons covered in sharp scales surged from the depths of the ocean like five massive pillars, rushing toward Chen Qi. Sea Scale Dragons, a purely powerful type of Sea Dragon, each possessed strength that could rival that of the Nearshore Dominator. ¡°Huh¡­¡± Chen Qi silently observed these Sea Dragons, which bowed their heads, exuding a docile appearance, much like large dogs. At that moment, a prompt appeared. [Deep Sea Affinity Lv2: Your Deep Sea Affinity has upgraded to Lv2. Your ancient species¡¯ aura has intensified, your aura¡¯s influence range has tripled, and your aura¡¯s oppressive power has increased. Now, even the weakest of the ancient species in the deep sea will feel a slight fear when they see you! Deep Sea Detection (Lamp): When you walk in the great sea, you can sense the flow of currents and the movements of Sea Beasts.] ¡°Can consuming products from the deep sea like the Lake Sword upgrade Deep Sea Affinity?¡± Chen Qi opened his eyes, suddenly alert. He could feel that his soul-level aura had evolved slightly. Among them, the most straightforward and brutal was the enhancement of his Deep Sea Affinity itself, this strengthening of the aura allowed him to expand his influence range. Moreover, the most important was the new skill of Deep Sea Detection. Chen Qi felt it for a moment; it was an extremely powerful ¡°Detect¡± skill. Usually, the strongest Spiritual Power Perception of a Transcendent essentially involves radiating spiritual power, treating it as an extension of the ¡®skin¡¯, continually expanding outward to detect the forces around. However, such external sensing can easily be blocked by fierce winds, or the fog of the Mist Sea, a deep black layer in the sky, or even a wall¡ªall can obstruct the perception of spiritual power. And seawater also blocked the perception of spiritual power, whether it was in Lamp Phase or in Book Phase, their spiritual power detection could hardly detect monsters in the water. Even a Legend, at the bottom of the deep sea, had spiritual power perception like a feeble ant, only able to rely on eyes and sound, proceeding with difficulty in the pitch-dark darkness. This was also why the deep sea, known as the Forbidden Land of the Witch Sea, was daunting; many people couldn¡¯t even directly look at the deep sea, let alone sense it. Chen Qi lightly tapped the water again, creating a ripple. His perception was very clear, not only could he sense the direction of the Sea Beasts, but he could even feel the flow of the water. With this skill, as long as he was fighting in the sea, even if facing an enemy with strong Spiritual Power Perception like An, his own perception would be superior. Then, Chen Qi pondered for a moment. It seemed, for now, that products of the deep sea could upgrade his inspiration talent. However, deep sea items were extremely rare, and surviving in the deep sea was as difficult as living in a Rank A rift. Such items were not something he could actively seek out yet¡­ Chen Qi thought it over, then reached out to touch the five docile Sea Scale Dragons. The Sea Scale Dragons trembled and bowed their heavy heads, allowing Chen Qi to stroke them. Chen Qi vaguely remembered, when he set sail for the first time and encountered the Nearshore Dominator, although it also showed a bit of fear, more prevalent was a feeling of being attracted to his Deep Sea Affinity charm. However, at this moment, although the Sea Scale Dragons also felt that, there was clearly a bit more fear¡ª He wondered how the cute little Nearshore Dominator was doing after so long¡­ Chen Qi chuckled. But the next second, something unexpected happened. Suddenly, the Sea Scale Dragons shook and spikes shot up from their spines. Then, opening their mouths filled with blood-streaked dragon teeth, they roared piercingly toward the sky! ¡°Roar¡ª¡± The five Sea Scale Dragons all shouted toward the sky, their piercing roars even startling the flocks of birds on the island! Something was in the sky, wait¡­ Chen Qi suddenly remembered something. Could it be the patrol team of Dragon Tamer Jay? The vocation of the Dragon Tamer King is as Legend Dragon Tamer. His occupational characteristics allow him to tame dragons, infuse his Spiritual Power into their bodies, and form contracts with them. Unlike Third Rank Beast Tamers, Dragon Tamers rely on resources and the ability to tame multiple dragons or even entire dragon flocks. The influence of the Dragon Tamer King firmly held the Dragon Flower Islands, which were entirely a dragon territory. Essentially, the Dragon Flower Islands served as Jay¡¯s Dragon Pasture. In this sea area, Flying Dragons were the supreme top of the food chain. As a deafening dragon¡¯s roar echoed, the sky split open with a dazzling crack. A Flying Dragon dived from the clouds. Its body was pitch-black, but its claws, dragon horns, and wings were covered with glittering lightning spikes and black mane! The Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s wings unfurled, vast and wide, each flap stirring up fierce winds and waves, along with dazzling Black Lightning! The moment it appeared, several incredible bolts of thunder struck across the sea! ¡°Black Thunder Dragon, fifteen meters long¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s heartbeat suddenly accelerated. The most prized pet of the Dragon Tamer King Jay was the Black Thunder Dragon King. The Black Thunder Dragon, as the juvenile form of the Black Thunder Dragon King, possessed terrifying power and was an extremely rare dragon species! The Sea Scale Dragon or the Black Ship Sea Dragon were no match for the Black Thunder Dragon. However, as a formidable dragon species, the Black Thunder Dragon was also especially brutal and bloodthirsty, craving Transcendent power and challenges! If Chen Qi had been in full strength now, he could have taken on the role of a Hunter and slain the Black Thunder Dragon. But he had just endured a great battle, and at the moment, not to mention using the Ember Hand. Blossom, even maintaining the Ember Touch was extraordinarily difficult. ¡°This is going to be trouble¡­¡± Chen Qi felt the throbbing pain in his body and hurriedly drew out Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, getting ready for battle. The monsters trained by the Black Whale Group Beast Tamers were undoubtedly man-eating creatures! In wars, they used Transcendents as nourishment to strengthen themselves! Sure enough, the moment it saw Chen Qi, the Black Thunder Dragon quickly drooled and hungrily rushed towards him! There was no food more delicious than a Transcendent for it! Boom! The Black Thunder Dragon, with dazzling lightning all over, struck like a falling lightning bolt, fiercely biting at him. Thunderous Fall! Chen Qi fiercely drew his sword and blocked horizontally. At that moment, the giant dragon¡¯s mouth clamped tightly onto his sword. Then, between those golden vertical pupils, a trace of brutality and mockery flashed! Black Thunder Burst! Accompanied by the operation of its electrical organs, the Black Lightning on the Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s body suddenly exploded, much like a massive thundercloud! A piercing pain instantly shot through Chen Qi¡¯s entire body. Paralysis, pain¡­Chen Qi felt an intense sensation as if his bones were breaking. However, at that moment, he did not retreat. Instead, he gripped the handle of his sword tightly, pulled it out after taking the hit, and quickly formed the stance to unsheathe his sword again. The Black Thunder Dragon was fast. If this strike didn¡¯t subdue it, once it switched to hunting mode, it would become extremely troublesome. And with his current physical condition, even if he used release one more time, he might end up with a lifelong ailment. Thus, he needed to quickly take down the Black Thunder Dragon. Chen Qi pulled out his sword, covered in Dragon Blood, and facing the pitch-black lightning, he stepped fiercely on the Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s head and, descending from above, delivered a slash! Fury Slash. Commence! Shadow Blade. Dragon Ascending Slash! Boom! His long sword, like a meteor, fiercely drove the proud head of the Black Thunder Dragon into the seawater! Could such Chopping strikes really not deal significant damage¡­ Chen Qi spat out a mouthful of blood. His injury-for-injury attack had not penetrated the Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s scales. The Black Thunder Dragon let out a massive roar, attempting to counter-attack and show this human even more terrifying lightning strikes! However, the next second, other Sea Scale Dragons, seeing this, rushed forward, opening their bloody fangs and biting into the Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s neck. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 421 - 283 I Need a Doctor Chapter 421: Chapter 283 I Need a Doctor Crack! The Sea Scale Dragon¡¯s fangs, sharp as knife blades, easily pierced through the tough hide of the Flying Dragon, embedding deeply into its flesh and blood. ¡°Oof, how is this possible!¡± The Black Thunder Dragon watched in disbelief as it, a high-class species, was being assaulted and humiliated by five lower-class Sea Scale Dragons. In these seas, although there were Sea Dragons, under the control of the Dragon Tamer King, the Flying Dragons were the true sovereigns of this maritime domain. The power of the Black Thunder Dragon far surpassed that of the Sea Scale Dragons, under normal circumstances, a small flash of its lightning could scare these Sea Scale Dragons away. And now, these Sea Scale Dragons dared to attack it, daring to gnaw at its flesh! Not only that, but there was also a little red crab that had climbed onto its face and with a small pincer, popped it on the nose. Who gave them the courage! ¡°Woo¡ª¡± The Black Thunder Dragon let out a pitiful scream. Its wings flapped vigorously, and its body exuded thunder scales to try to break free from this fatal bond, but all efforts were in vain. Under the attack of the five Sea Scale Dragons, it kept bleeding profusely. Boom! With a furious bite, the Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s neck snapped, and its reactions slowly faded as it was devoured by the Sea Scale Dragons. That was a close call¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and pulled out bandages from his backpack card. These Sea Scale Dragons feared the Black Thunder Dragon, so he had to show some strength before they would dare to fight alongside him. Chen Qi rolled up his sleeve and looked at his skin, where dark red scars now marred it, bleeding profusely. At the same time, his back and kidneys also felt an extreme pain. The attack of the Black Thunder Dragon could paralyze the entire body, and affect the blood. Continuous battles had caused serious internal injuries to his body. The alert popped up. [Your body has entered a state of severe internal injury, and all attributes have decreased by 40%.] No good, I need to find a doctor as soon as possible¡­ Chen Qi wrapped the injured area with bandages, his body already pushing some kind of limit after the long journey. His body, in the short term, could no longer recover just by eating. Chen Qi stepped forward and pulled off the Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s Thunder Horn. [Black Thunder Dragon Horn: Properties: Blade, Flower Effects: The horn can be used to concoct potions that enhance resistance to lightning or to create equipment imbued with the power of lightning.] The most valuable part of the Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s body was this Dragon Horn; he didn¡¯t have time to dissect the rest now. At this moment, hunters from White Tower crowded the shoreline, looking at Chen Qi with terror. What was happening? The Black Hunter, on a post-dinner stroll, had dared to intervene in the struggle between the Sea Scale Dragons and the Black Thunder Dragon. ¡°Eat¡­¡± Chen Qi said gently to the Sea Scale Dragons, urging the Sea Beasts to leave him, then hastened towards the shore. ¡°Melanie, are you all rested? If so, we should set off immediately.¡± ¡°Set off immediately?¡± Melanie rubbed her head. Chen Qi explained, ¡°There is a contract between a Beast Tamer and their pet. Once the pet dies, its master will sense it, especially High Rank Beast Tamers, who can even detect the direction of their pet¡¯s death.¡± Let¡¯s sort through this¡­ Alor adjusted his glasses: ¡°The Black Thunder Dragon was killed by a Sea Beast, then you, Black Hunter, risked being attacked by Sea Scale Dragons to steal a Dragon Horn, but now, we must run¡­¡± ¡°Yes, and if my predictions are correct, the one who will be chasing us is most likely one of the seven Sea Pirates, Dragon Tamer Jay.¡± The seven Sea Pirates, Dragon Tamer King Jay! Instantly, the White Tower Hunters¡¯ calm expressions tensed. A legend! And from the Black Whale Group at that! In the tales of the sea, it was said that Jay could lift a finger, and hundreds of Flying Dragons would feast upon a navy squadron! He himself was an army of a kingdom! They, their team, had actually killed the beloved pet of the Dragon Tamer King. Even Alor, usually calm and focused on his exams, couldn¡¯t help but adjust his glasses and break into a cold sweat. Following the Black Hunter on an adventure meant plenty of meat soup, but the excitement, it was really something¡­ The group couldn¡¯t help but reflect. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, our ship can perform another Space Jump to escape the crime scene, it¡¯s no problem.¡± Chen Qi said as he made his way to the Ghost Ship. The Flying Dragon Unit of the Dragon Tamer King was a force with superb pursuing capabilities, fortunately, he also had the Space Jump. This place was no longer safe; I need a professional surgeon¡­ Chen Qi silently thought. ¡°Ma Li, how is it? Is the ship fixed? Can we make another Space Jump?¡± Little Ma Li wiped the sweat from her forehead: ¡°Eighty percent, but if we initiated another jump, the internal structure of the ship would inevitably collapse, and the entire ship¡¯s speed would drop significantly.¡± As long as it can be started¡­ Chen Qi bit his lip, his condition wasn¡¯t good, and his primary task was to enter a safe haven to seek a doctor. ¡°Start it¡­¡± Chen Qi muttered quietly. ¡°Okay.¡± Ma Li walked into the engine room to start the jump engine again. Chen Qi thought for a moment and chose a relatively safe direction. The Ghost Ship began its acceleration phase, and then, with the roar of the massive engine and the sound of shattering glass, a large amount of black lightning burst forth on the ship! Boom! A space rift appeared again¡­ The Ghost Ship briefly passed through the rift, entering another pitch-black world, and then immediately emerged from it¡ª Boom¡ª The Ghost Ship appeared from the rift, showing up in a distant sea, stirring up a tremendous noise. Chen Qi held a telescope, looking into the distance. Far away, a huge lighthouse stood erect on the sea, and in the darkness, it was particularly conspicuous. ¡°A mobile lighthouse? A movable dock?¡± Chen Qi looked into the distance, and beneath the lighthouse hung a flag with a Seal and a large number ¡®one¡¯. The moving dock, Seal One! ¡°We finally got it right¡­¡± Chen Qi let out a long sigh of relief. Seal¡¯s Mobile Dock Number One was a very famous movable dock in the Witch Sea, a neutral organization in the great ocean¡¯s midst. Its main purpose was to operate the movable dock, providing rest stops for adventurers of the Witch Sea, light, food, as well as luxurious entertainment services. Additionally, they offered banking services, potion shops, merchandise trade, medical assistance, and ship repairs, among others. Of course, their services were two, even three times more expensive than those in the cities! But on the moving dock, there was never a shortage of adventurers reaping big rewards, spending a fortune on the dock. Finding a doctor¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s heart lightened with joy; expensive as they were, finding a ship¡¯s doctor on the high seas was no easy feat. At the moment, the White Tower Hunters also secretly rejoiced as they observed the distant dock! ¡°We¡¯ve finally made it out¡­¡± The White Tower Hunter took a deep breath. Before setting out, they could never have imagined that they would board Blue Fire Island, steal the Deep Blue Fire from underneath the combined assault of the Bonfire Energy Company and the Navy! If they reported this to their superiors at the Tower of Books, they would never believe it! Chen Qi took off the Ember Touch and steered the damaged Ghost Ship to the parking area of the moving dock, then headed to the dock¡¯s main hall with the White Tower Hunter. Inside the dock¡¯s grand hall, it glittered with gold and brilliance, like an entertainment venue for hosting esteemed guests. Upon seeing Chen Qi, the dock¡¯s manager sensed, with his keen intuition, that this group of hunters were valuable guests! They must have gotten hold of something valuable, prestigious customers! The manager with the small mustache approached them and asked: ¡°Guest, what services do you need?¡± Chen Qi firmly responded: ¡°I need a doctor, a trustworthy doctor; and also, the latest major intel around here!¡± Business opportunity¡­ The manager¡¯s eyes gleamed as he said: ¡°No problem, we have two Second Rank doctors right here. Besides that, guest, you shouldn¡¯t say¡­ We also have major intel.¡± ¡°What intel?¡± Chen Qi asked casually. The manager clasped his hands and said smilingly: ¡°Guest, not to conceal it, according to the Navy¡¯s intel, there might be a major bounty offender nearby, and we¡¯ve already learned of his whereabouts. Guest, you seem to be from the Hunter Association¡­¡± A major bounty offender¡­ Instantly, the White Tower Hunters behind Chen Qi fell silent. But Chen Qi showed little expression, still asking coldly: ¡°Whose Bounty Order?¡± The manager rubbed his hands together and said: ¡°Guest, don¡¯t be surprised, truth be told, the legendary Flower Witch has just appeared here¡­¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Qi turned his head, staring intently at the manager like a hungry wolf. The manager broke out in a cold sweat and asked: ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Guest?¡± sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 422 - 284: Saint and the Book Witch Chapter 422: Chapter 284: Saint and the Book Witch ¡°Are you sure this information isn¡¯t fake?¡± Chen Qi placed his hand on the shoulder of the informant. What are you getting so close for? The strong smell of blood made the Bearded Manager shudder: ¡°Of course, I swear on the century-old reputation of Seal Company!¡± Chen Qi asked, ¡°How much?¡± The Bearded Manager revealed his gold teeth: ¡°Sir, fifty thousand shell coins. This isn¡¯t particularly valuable information.¡± Fifty thousand, these swindlers surprisingly aren¡¯t ripping me off¡­ Chen Qi thought, in a high-expense place like Seal One, fifty thousand shell coins was indeed a fairly low price. Chen Qi cheerfully took out and handed over the fifty thousand shell coins. Following that, the Bearded Manager handed him a slip of information. Chen Qi opened it and scanned through it eagerly, his eyebrows increasingly furrowed. Just a day before, on Seal One, a Second Rank Transcendent from the Hunter Association, while buying medicine from a Pharmacist, accidentally discovered flowers growing on the arm of the latter. Thus, the Second Rank Transcendent immediately informed the Bounty Hunters on Seal One, which in turn, sparked a chase. As a result, the Flower Witch had no choice but to use a hallucinogenic potion. In short, the Flower Witch¡¯s identity had been exposed and she was now subject to a bounty by the Bounty Hunters! Damn, the Flower Witch is surrounded. Chen Qi shook his head, he and Fen both had bounties of fifty million shell coins on their heads, a staggering sum for most Bounty Hunters. Moreover, although he and Fen both had some abilities, against an encirclement of Third Rank Transcendent Hunters, it was still a massive problem. Fundamentally, it was the pain of lacking friendly forces; at sea, Fen¡¯s genuine allies were strictly limited to Chen Qi and the Blood Blade Pirate Group. The war between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group was ongoing, and the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s favorability was not high enough yet. Chen Qi shook his head, looking at the last line of the information. According to the intelligence from Seal One, the Flower Witch was very likely still on the edge of the Dragon Flower Islands. I need to go help Fen¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. The Bearded Manager asked, ¡°Sir, are you also tempted by the fifty million shell coin bounty on the Flower Witch?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Chen Qi replied noncommittally. Seeing this, the Bearded Manager immediately said, ¡°Sir, by the way, the doctors you requested have arrived. Do you see anyone you fancy?¡± Chen Qi turned his head, only to discover that the ever-persistent Bearded Manager had already found two doctors. One of them was a brawny muscleman doctor and another was a knife-licking female doctor. The muscle doctor¡¯s pectorals flexed: ¡°Sir, I understand a man¡¯s muscles very well, just lie down on the bed, and whatever illness you have will be cured~¡± The other female doctor, dressed like a bandaged zombie, hissed with a forked tongue: ¡°Sir, I am very proficient in blood surgery, lie down on my bed, and I shall ensure you are comfortably treated~¡± Two Second Rank doctors, what kind of rotten fish and shrimp are these¡­ are you sure you¡¯re doctors¡­ Chen Qi said coldly and without mercy: ¡°I don¡¯t need them.¡± Immediately thereafter, Chen Qi turned around and left the place. The Bearded Manager spoke anxiously, ¡°Sir, don¡¯t go, if you sign a surgery contract now, we offer a Rabbit Girl Carrot-Pulling service as a bonus¡ª¡± What kind of weird service is that? Melanie commented under her breath. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi ignored the Bearded Manager¡¯s shouts and temptations. Surgery was a lucrative industry; in Shell Country, a Transcendent¡¯s major surgery would cost at least five hundred thousand shell coins. With his current condition, he might need at least a million shell coins. And, if these doctors chose to scam him, he could be cheated while lying on the hospital bed. Of course, most importantly, there were no reliable doctors on this ship. Indeed, for such surgeries, it¡¯s better to turn to someone you know¡­ Chen Qi thought; although Fen wasn¡¯t a professional doctor but rather a Pharmacist. But, as expected, Fen¡¯s surgical skills were not bad either. Then, Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter parted ways. Chen Qi, on the Seal No. 1 ship, took a bath and then purchased some potions, new hunter¡¯s clothes, and headed to the dock to buy some ship repair tools, as well as food. In the end, Chen Qi checked his Shell coins, only to find he had five million Shell coins left. Five million may seem a lot, but in the Witch Sea where gold is everywhere, this amount was quite insufficient. Eventually, he reunited with the White Tower Hunters on the Ghost Ship. At this point, the White Tower Hunters had sold off their backpacks and even rented a small steamboat. Chen Qi then spent another hundred thousand Shell coins to purchase four ¡®Hidden Cards¡¯ from Melanie that could hide a ship, and four hundred thousand more to buy two Communication Cards that were difficult to detect by radar and Spiritual Power. These two cards were Melanie¡¯s specialties. After a lengthy chat, the White Tower Hunters boarded the rented steam ship. Having obtained the Deep Blue Flame and completed the most important mission, it was time to say goodbye. The young Mechanic, Ma Li, stood on the ship and said with a flushed face: ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, we are leaving now, thank you for your care.¡± Melanie took a deep breath and boldly said: ¡°Little brother, see you next time we cooperate. If there¡¯s anything you need help with, you can come to us.¡± Although the Black Hunters were brutal when they activated Ember Touch, the White Tower Hunters had to admit that cooperating with the Black Hunter was quite comfortable. Why did it feel like they were somewhat reluctant¡­ Chen Qi suddenly remembered something and said: ¡°By the way, Melanie, could you do me a favor?¡± ¡°What is it? If we can help at all!¡± Chen Qi coughed twice and said: ¡°If possible, could you report the appearance of the witches of the Witch Sea to the Sage of the Tower of Books?¡± ¡°The Sage of the Tower of Books!¡± Melanie was taken aback. The Sage of the Tower of Books was their chief on the Book Tower, a bona fide Saint; for them, fresh Third Rankers, not only reporting this matter but seeing the Sage of the Tower of Books was challenging. Chen Qi took a deep breath. His goal was to draw a special individual into the situation of the Witch Sea. Although Flower Witch Fen seemed to be alone and weak, in reality, she had quite a few hidden allies. Firstly, there was Fen¡¯s family in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the Golden Canary Family, an enormous clan known as the kingdom¡¯s right hand. In the eyes of this family, not to mention the Ice Witch, even a Demigod was not an invincible existence. However, in the eyes of the Golden Canary Family elders, Fen was but a child suffering from Blood Flower Disease with a worrying future. This was a family that valued interest, and all their help was also built on it. Aside from that, there was the status of a witch. Chen Qi remembered that on the Tower of Books, there was an original disciple of the Book Witch, who was also half a witch, though she spent all her days in the library and never left. After the jumble fight of the Witch Sea version 3.0 started, this successor of the ¡®Book Witch¡¯ was an important ally for Fen. She successfully helped Fen withstand the pursuit from the Blood Hunters. A Saint¡¯s help was enough to turn around the situation for him and Fen. Now, he and Fen could be called enemies of the entire world! Thus, Chen Qi wanted to try and see if he could lure this sunlight-shunning Book Witch out from the dark library in advance. But with Chen Qi¡¯s status, it was impossible to meet this Saint ¨C he could only let the White Tower Hunters give it a shot. If the matter reached the ears of the Sage of the Tower of Books, it might also reach the reclusive Book Witch. Melanie thought for a moment. Getting the material ¡®Deep Blue Flame¡¯ was an important mission for the Tower of Books; perhaps they really could meet the Sage. She nodded: ¡°Mm, if we can see the Sage.¡± Chen Qi smiled and said: ¡°Then, farewell, White Tower Hunters.¡± ¡°Wow wow wow (Goodbye! Goodbye!)¡± The cleaning Water Elves also tearfully waved their cloth, bidding the White Tower Hunters goodbye. The boat carrying the White Tower Hunters sailed toward the distant horizon. Suddenly, Melanie remembered something and turned to say: ¡°Goodbye. We look forward to our next cooperation, Black Hunter. I hope the next time we meet, you haven¡¯t become a prisoner of the navy~¡± The White Tower Hunters waved their hands as their silhouettes gradually disappeared, finally vanishing over the horizon of the sea. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 423 - 285: A Kick in Fens Butt Chapter 423: Chapter 285: A Kick in Fen¡¯s Butt ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Chen Qi stood alone at the bow, watching the White Tower Hunters leave, and the noisy world gradually became quiet. Chen Qi looked toward the solitary ship, holding the map, and gazed toward the distant Dragon Flower Islands. The Dragon Flower Islands were too vast, and the Flower Witch was certainly well hidden. He wondered if he would be able to find Fen¡­ Chen Qi sighed deeply in his heart. Without a doubt, the most reliable ¡®doctor¡¯ he could find now was Fen! But finding the Flower Witch was not an easy task. After all, the Flower Witch had survived for so long because she was very adept at escaping. ¡°Anyway, let¡¯s give it a try.¡± Chen Qi steered the Ghost Ship to a safe place, used a Hidden Card to conceal the vessel, and then arranged for Water Elf No.1 to stand guard. Subsequently, he sailed toward the Dragon Flower Islands on a steamboat borrowed from the Seal. ¡­ ¡­ On the Dragon Flower Islands, there was a Nameless Island full of reeds where seagulls lined up, flapping their wings as they flew across the blue sky. The sea breeze gently caressed, swaying the reeds with a rustling sound like nature¡¯s most melodious symphony. Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, casting golden speckles over the verdant reeds, interweaving gold with green. Adventurers¡¯ boats occasionally sailed past the edges of the Dragon Flower Islands. All the small animals on the island seemed to be leisurely enjoying themselves. A Moon Butterfly gently fluttered over the reeds. Fen suddenly sprang from the reeds and then covered the Moon Butterfly with a glass jar: ¡°Don¡¯t run!¡± However, the Moon Butterfly deftly dodged, escaping Fen¡¯s grasp. Fen, stepping on the reedy ground, slipped dramatically, plunging headfirst into the muddy water, bottom up. Hmmmm¡ªThe Moon Butterfly, witnessing the scene, could not help but flutter its wings in merciless mockery. Until the next moment, a green, reed-adorned Water Elf emerged from the reeds and capped the Moon Butterfly with a glass jar. ¡°Ha!¡± A sneak attack! The Moon Butterfly struggled inside the jar. ¡°Well done, No.2!¡± Fen got up and happily took the jar housing the Moon Butterfly. Then, smiling, she held the jar aloft in the sunlight: ¡°I¡¯ve obtained a rare medicinal ingredient, the Moon Butterfly!¡± ¡°Wa-ku Wa-ku (Yay yay)!¡± Water Elf No.2 clapped its hands in excitement and agreed. But soon, a breeze drifted by, and the smile on Fen¡¯s face gradually faded, replaced by a cold, mournful expression. ¡°Alas¡­¡± Holding the glass jar, Fen heaved a long sigh. These self-entertaining methods could hardly lift her spirits anymore. She had gathered many medicinal ingredients these past days, but it still wasn¡¯t enough to craft a bottle of Sage¡¯s Medicine; a key primary ingredient was missing. Beyond that, her troubles didn¡¯t end there. Ever since her identity was discovered two days ago, both Navy personnel and Hunters had been frantically pursuing her. Was my voice just too loud¡­ Fen furrowed her brow, surveying her surroundings to ensure there were no other adventurers. Although the Dragon Flower Islands belonged to the Dragon Tamer King, Transcendents themselves were sometimes more valuable than medicinal ingredients. Especially after the Crack Tide, with more Third Rank Transcendents and Second Rank Transcendents appearing. Therefore, the Dragon Tamer King deliberately weakened the ¡®defense¡¯ of the Dragon Flower Islands, allowing more Transcendents to collect the rare ingredients of the islands. In this way, he could attract some adventurers while his Flying Dragons enjoyed the delicious Transcendent feed. The Dragon Tamer King managed this balance excellently; although it was forbidden territory, many adventurers still got their hands on extremely rare materials from the Dragon Flower Islands. Thus, adventurers were not scarce on the islands. And Fen too, drawn by the medicinal plants of the Dragon Flower Islands, became one of these adventurers, but her situation was much worse than that of ordinary adventurers. Another day without Chen Qi¡­ The Flower Witch Fen thought again of Chen Qi. If Chen Qi were here, she wouldn¡¯t have to amuse herself alone, and she could partake in bolder adventures. But the two of them, both Third Ranks with a bounty of fifty million each, if they spent too much time together, that would become a walking one hundred million bells! Fen didn¡¯t want Chen Qi to lose his chance to grow stronger because of her issues. With their current strength, in this vast sea, they could only hide and struggle to survive. Once I create the Sage¡¯s Medicine and become a Legend, things will get better for us¡­ Fen thought optimistically. Suddenly, a dragon¡¯s roar sounded! In the sky, a group of Flying Dragons passed by. The Flying Dragons had come again! The Flying Dragons were the pets of the Dragon Tamer King, the sovereigns of the Dragon Flower Islands! Once targeted by the Flying Dragons, the consequences were unimaginable! ¡°Trouble¡­¡± Fen gritted her teeth, hurriedly bent down, and slowly crawled in search of a hole to hide from the Flying Dragon. However, before she could move a few steps, she heard the voice of an adventurer. ¡°Hey, does anyone know where the Flower Witch is!?¡± ¡°Friend, stop joking, if we knew, we¡¯d have sold that information to a Third Rank Hunter already!¡± Someone was after her¡­ The Flower Witch quickly hugged Water Elf No.2, ready to run away. But the very next moment, she felt a trace of Spiritual Power watching her! The Flower Witch could sense the faint sound of footsteps approaching from afar. Someone had found her! Startled, she realized that running away was not a wise choice at this moment. She had to hide! She thought for a moment and resolutely used her signature technique! Earth Escape Technique! Break the ground! Fen crouched down and began to furiously dig the earth with her hands, and in two seconds flat, a large hole had been excavated beneath her. However, the hole could only fit half of her! No, there wasn¡¯t time to perform the full technique¡­ Out of necessity, Fen shoved her head into the hole, leaving half her backside exposed. Earth Escape Technique. Plant Coverage! Quickly, reeds grew beside her, covering her up, and under the plants¡¯ coverage, her own Spirit Power Field also shrank to an almost imperceptible size. Thump thump¡ª Don¡¯t find me, my Concealing Technique is unbeatable¡­ Fen¡¯s head was buried in the dark pit, her field of vision pitch black, and she dared not use Spiritual Power to Detect, risking being detected in return. She could only hear people passing by her side. ¡°They must not find me! My Spirit Power Field has nearly vanished!¡± Fen silently thought. Chen Qi stopped in his tracks, his face full of confusion as he looked at the backside hidden among the reeds. As long as he was not too far from the sea, his Deep Sea Detection could produce some effects on this Nameless Island. Deep Sea Detection¡­ Relying on his sensation of the subtle movements of the water currents, Chen Qi detected the floral essence of the area. What the heck is this backside? Chen Qi lightly lifted the reeds and then saw a backside. ¡°¡­¡± What is this thing? For some reason, every time he saw Fen, she always managed to surprise him. Is this an unfinished Earth Escape Technique? Or was she eaten by the earth? Chen Qi was astonished. Hisss¡­ Chen Qi was speechless. But he had to admit, that backside was quite perky, and it even nervously twitched. ¡°¡­¡± No, he really wanted to kick it¡­ Chen Qi lost his composure, lifted his foot, and kicked the backside. ¡°Fen, don¡¯t turn around, it¡¯s me.¡± Thump! S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen felt the attack from behind and immediately burst out of the ground, angrily drawing her weapon, ready to give the assailant a thrashing! ¡°You¡¯re going to pay for this!¡± Then, Fen blinked and looked at the person in front of her, tears involuntarily appearing in her eyes. Fen was shocked; she never expected Chen Qi would come to find her, let alone see through her exquisite Hidden Technique. After her Hidden Technique had been perfected, it had only ever failed in front of Chen Qi. But more than confusion and anger, Fen was now overwhelmed with a sense of surprise, excitement, and joy: ¡°Qi¡­¡± Chen Qi waved and said: ¡°Long time no see, Fen.¡± Graceful! Graceful! Fen hurriedly wiped the dirt from her face, excitedly asked: ¡°Cough cough, Qi, you¡­ why are you here?¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin, pondering: ¡°First, I¡¯m sick, I need a doctor.¡± Sick! Fen asked urgently: ¡°What sickness! What¡¯s wrong! Are you okay, how many days can you live?¡± You really have a way with words, but thank you for your concern¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment, then continued, smiling: ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious, second¡­¡± ¡°Second?¡± Fen tilted her head in confusion, could Chen Qi have encountered some trouble? ¡°Second, I missed you.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 424 - 286: Fens Wild Thoughts Chapter 424: Chapter 286: Fen¡¯s Wild Thoughts ¡°Ah¡­ ah¡­ ah?¡± Fen¡¯s face instantly flushed a slight red, and she lowered her head in a somewhat flustered manner, looking for a place to hide her face. She nervously didn¡¯t dare to look directly at Chen Qi and instinctively lay down again, burying her head in a pit in the ground. A profusion of pink blossoms sprouted one after another from Fen¡¯s hair. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi watched wordlessly as Fen¡¯s butt stuck up and her legs trembled, caught in a dilemma about whether or not to give her another kick. Were my words really that hurtful¡­ Chen Qi silently thought. She remembered Fen had said something similar, but she hadn¡¯t reacted like this at all. Chen Qi twitched the corners of her mouth and said, ¡°What are you doing?¡± Fen spoke in a soft, extremely rapid voice: ¡°Nothing, nothing¡­ just feeling that my Earth Escape Skill isn¡¯t yet perfect, just practicing a bit more.¡± The sea breeze blew gently, and after a minute, Fen still hadn¡¯t finished her Earth Escape Skill practice, with her butt sporadically wriggling. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi touched her sore shoulder again and raised her foot: ¡°Fen, if you don¡¯t come out, I¡¯ll give you another kick.¡± ¡°Kick then kick¡­ no, wait, don¡¯t you dare kick me!¡± Fen spoke incoherently, her words in disarray as she protected her butt with her hands and anxiously yanked her head out of the hole. After spending a long minute under the Earth Escape, she finally managed to cool down, and her brain had successfully calmed. Suddenly, Fen realized she had not maintained the dignity of a witch at all! Her image in front of Chen Qi had crumbled! Elegance, I am from the Golden Canary Family, a student of the teacher, no matter who I face, no matter who, I must not lose my elegance¡­ Fen shook the dirt from her face and then puffed out her chest, assuming the posture of noble etiquette. Mustn¡¯t lose my elegance! Especially in front of Qi! Just now, she was provoked by Chen Qi and almost forgot, Chen Qi had just sneak-attacked her! And it was her butt he sneak-attacked! She stood tall, her tone icy as she spoke: ¡°Qi, long time no see, but kicking a witch¡¯s butt at will, that¡¯s not polite.¡± With the blossoms on her face, Fen now possessed a mysterious and authoritative air of a ¡®witch sister¡¯. If Chen Qi hadn¡¯t just witnessed her clownish ostrich performance, complete with occasional yellow and pink flowers blooming from her head, he might have actually been fooled by her. ¡°I got it, sorry sorry, I won¡¯t kick next time.¡± Chen Qi replied rather perfunctorily. Even if I were to kick, I¡¯d give a heads up¡­ Fen grumbled to herself, quickly wiping away the dirt on her face. Then, with a blushing face, she whispered softly: ¡°I¡¯ve missed you too¡­ But, Qi, are you alright? Didn¡¯t you get seriously hurt?¡± Fen anxiously eyed Chen Qi, who, from the outside, didn¡¯t appear to have any significant injuries. That means, it¡¯s very possible that he suffered serious internal damage. Ouch¡­ Chen Qi frowned: sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Well, in the process of searching for the Deep Blue Flame, I encountered some issues and released twice, which has caused quite a bit of harm to my body.¡± Fen asked with a grave expression: ¡°Twice release? How long apart did you do them? Ten minutes, or five?¡± ¡°Um, well¡­¡± Chen Qi thought for a moment and answered: ¡°Simultaneously.¡± ¡°Simultaneously!¡± Are you that fierce¡­ Fen blinked, momentarily doubting if she¡¯d heard wrong. Chen Qi, who had just advanced, had actually triggered two releases at the same time! Fen looked around to make sure no one was present, then led Chen Qi to a more secluded and quiet reed thicket. Following that, she turned her head to the side and said with cool and swift seriousness: ¡°Take¡­ take off your clothes, I¡¯ll¡­ check you out.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi removed his outer Hunter¡¯s coat, then took off the shirt underneath, revealing his injured upper body. On his exposed skin, you could see the shocking black charring and cracks, like a battlefield licked by fierce flames. The edges of the wounds were jagged and uneven, with some areas even showing fresh red muscle and blood vessels, from which dark droplets of blood slowly seeped out, resembling tiny insects. Lightning wounds¡­ Fen stepped forward, leaned in, and examined them closely. But the damage was far from just that, there were also dark bruises on his skin and some signs of burns. ¡°Don¡¯t move, I need to check inside your body deeply¡­¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Fen reached out and gently placed her hand above Chen Qi¡¯s chest. Green waves of Spiritual Power spread from the chest. Chen Qi could feel that the inside of his body was being sensed by Fen¡¯s Spiritual Power. ¡°How is it, Fen?¡± Chen Qi looked up, asking curiously. Fen frowned and said: ¡°It¡¯s severe, your body has been pushed to the limit, resulting in a large number of internal injuries that need to be conditioned.¡± Sure enough¡­ Chen Qi moved his limbs a bit and was greeted by a strong sensation of soreness. Shadow of Flame Demon, the release of Yu Huo, both were frenzied moves. During combat, the body¡¯s defensive mechanism ¡®pain¡¯ would be greatly reduced. For an ordinary Third Rank Transcendent, triggering the release twice in a row, the damage to the body was unimaginable. Only after last night¡¯s madness had passed did Chen Qi begin to feel the extensive damage to his body. A moment of glory, a funeral pyre later. Fen pursed her lips: ¡°But luckily, it hasn¡¯t reached the core. With some minor surgery and some medical treatment, you¡¯ll be fine.¡± Saying so, Fen took out a surgical cloth from her backpack card, had Number Two clean it, and then laid it on the ground. ¡°Lie down on it, face down, and don¡¯t move.¡± Fen said assertively. Chen Qi asked in surprise: ¡°Surgery, can that even be done in the field? Can¡¯t we do it back on the ship?¡± Fen replied anxiously: ¡°Don¡¯t you know, in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, humans are also part of nature, so many things can be done at night! Whether it¡¯s a wedding, eating, sleeping! That includes surgery!¡± ¡°Moreover, there are many Bounty Hunters nearby. If we encounter trouble on the way back, it could worsen your condition.¡± When it came to treating others, the usually soft-spoken Fen was always extra assertive. Field surgery, now that was a novel experience¡­ Chen Qi considered for a moment and replied: ¡°Okay, by the way, Fen, I also got some medicinal herbs; do you think they will be helpful?¡± Chen Qi tossed the backpack card filled with medicinal herbs to her with a snap of his fingers. So many medicinal herbs¡­ Fen took the backpack card and checked it. Immediately afterward, Chen Qi obediently lay face down on the surgical cloth. No matter how strong he was ordinarily, on the surgical table, he could only obediently listen to the doctor. Fortunately, Fen was a trustworthy doctor. Fen took out sterilized gloves, a scalpel, and some injections specifically for treating internal injuries from her backpack card. ¡°It might hurt a bit¡­¡± The needle in Fen¡¯s hand, rather than being called a needle, could be more aptly described as a drill bit. ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi silently closed his eyes. ¡°If it hurts, you can also scream out¡­¡± Saying so, Fen forcefully injected the needle into Chen Qi¡¯s back. A sharp pain shot from his spine! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 425 - 287 Fens Rough Treatment Chapter 425: Chapter 287 Fen¡¯s Rough Treatment This guy has a pretty sturdy body¡­ Fen blushed, slowly pushing the syringe and injecting the medicine into Chen Qi¡¯s body, drop by drop. Ouch! Chen Qi clenched his teeth, enduring the pain. Soon, a conspicuous small blood hole appeared on his back. Fen¡¯s medical skills were much more brutal than he had imagined¡­ Chen Qi was taken aback, almost forgetting that Fen¡¯s profession was a pharmacist, not a professional doctor. ¡°Don¡¯t move¡ª¡± As she spoke, Fen forcefully supported Chen Qi¡¯s head with her hand, lifted his head, and poured a bottle of green potion directly into Chen Qi¡¯s mouth. Gurgle, gurgle¡ª Her method was extremely rough, occasionally hitting the kidney area. Such fierce force! If it weren¡¯t for Fen, Chen Qi might even suspect that she was an unlicensed Black Doctor craving for his kidneys. She then took out a new anesthetic and continued the injection. With the injection of the anesthetic, Chen Qi closed his eyes, and his body¡¯s sensations gradually diminished. Since he couldn¡¯t resist, he might as well enjoy¡­ Chen Qi no longer resisted the pain. Then she took out another topical potion and applied it to the parts burned by the black thunder. Next came the injections of various potions. Fen was not a professional doctor and lacked tools for treating serious internal injuries; her treatment method was potion conditioning. Essentially, it involved injecting potions to achieve a therapeutic effect. After the surgery, an exhausted Fen handed Chen Qi his clothes and stood up tiredly, feeling an indescribable sense of accomplishment: ¡°How do you feel, does your body feel comfortable now?¡± Is it finally over?¡­ Chen Qi opened his eyes, stood up, and wiped off the green liquid at the corner of his mouth. His body was gently lifted by a warm force, all the heaviness and discomfort were slowly dissipating, and the pains that kept him awake at night and tossing and turning now seemed blurred and distant, as if enveloped in a soft mist, no longer sharp and unbearable. ¡°Very comfortable, it would have been better if it were a bit gentler¡ª¡± Chen Qi said. ¡°It was already quite gentle.¡± Fen blossomed with happy little yellow flowers on her head, and the gloom on her face swept away: ¡°However, Qi, I¡¯m not a professional doctor; this was just basic surgery. For a complete recovery, you¡¯ll still need some time with potion conditioning. By the way, your Sea Beast Disease is a hidden danger, and now that your physique can undergo flesh surgery, you¡¯d better find a professional doctor¡­¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Fen smiled happily and handed Chen Qi some green potions: ¡°Take your medicine on time. It will take at least two weeks for a complete conditioning. During this period, you¡¯d better not initiate any release or use moves harmful to your body.¡± Two weeks without fighting¡­ Chen Qi frowned and accepted the potions: ¡°Understood.¡± After dealing with Chen Qi¡¯s physical issues, Fen took a deep breath, finally remembering Chen Qi¡¯s matters. Why was Chen Qi here? What had happened when they parted? She hadn¡¯t asked him these questions yet. Fen curiously asked Chen Qi about the events. ¡°It¡¯s a long story.¡± Chen Qi told her about how he and the White Tower Hunters went to Blue Fire Island and eventually defeated Bonfire Energy Company¡¯s Exploration No. and ultimately seized the Deep Blue Flame and the Deep Sea Treasure. Fen listened, surprised little black flowers popping up over her head! She was here picking mushrooms, picking flowers, while Chen Qi¡¯s team was actually battling with Bonfire Energy Company! For a moment, Fen didn¡¯t know whether Bonfire Energy Company was too weak, or if the White Tower Hunters were too strong, or maybe Chen Qi was too strong. Fen sniffed, and at this moment, she was surprised to find that Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field had grown stronger since they parted! Such a rapid increase in strength, even in resource-rich seas like the Crack Tide, was extremely rare! Could Qi be a more talented genius than me? Could Qi now be stronger than me? Fen was somewhat surprised: ¡°Qi, that means you¡¯ve got the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure.¡± ¡°Yes, one of them is the Lake Sword, which I¡¯ve already assimilated, and the other is the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s chest, but I haven¡¯t yet been able to crack the ciphertext lock on it.¡± Chen Qi said, taking out the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s little chest. Given his and Fen¡¯s relationship, besides Deep Sea Affinity, there was no need to hide anything from Fen. Fen¡¯s eyes flashed with curiosity: ¡°Ciphertext lock, can you show it to me? My teacher taught me some ways to crack ciphers¡­¡± ¡°Oh? Fen, you can do that too?¡± Chen Qi was suddenly surprised and handed over the chest. Fen received the treasure box and translated the ciphertext on it one by one: ¡°To smear this treasure box with one liter of great whale blood and then to burn the box with deep blue fire will open this treasure box¡­¡± So that¡¯s how it¡¯s fully opened¡­ Chen Qi took back the box, lost in thought. He had the deep blue fire, but the great whale blood, which was Black Whale Blood, he did not have enough. The Black Whale Blood they had obtained earlier had been largely used by Fen for experiments. He could only get some new great whale blood¡­ Chen Qi asked: ¡°Fen, did you get any fresh Black Whale Blood during your adventures?¡± ¡°No¡­¡± Fen said dejectedly. ¡°It looks like we¡¯ll have to go get some.¡± Chen Qi planned. The Black Whale Blood, commonly found in mutated pitch-black sea beasts, would drive any sea beast fully infected with it completely mad. Although there were quite a few sea beasts infected with Black Whale Blood, coming across these creatures still required a lot of luck. Fortunately, he now possessed Deep Sea Detection, which greatly improved his ability to find mutated creatures in the vast ocean. This guy, he must not be thinking about my matters, but rather how to get Black Whale Blood¡­ Fen knocked on Chen Qi¡¯s head with her little fist, saying: ¡°Hunting creatures infected with Black Whale Blood is very dangerous! Plus, your wounds haven¡¯t healed yet, don¡¯t be reckless. You must rest quietly, come with me.¡± Fen took a lantern, leading Chen Qi to her small hideout on the Dragon Flower Islands. ¡°Okay.¡± Helping Fen advance to become a legend was also his goal. Chen Qi thought it over, he might as well rest for a while, here and help Fen gather some rare medicinal herbs. ¡­ ¡­ Seven days later, on a nameless island of the Dragon Flower Islands. Under the comfortable sea breeze, Fen and Chen Qi were collecting herbs. Standing by the coast, Chen Qi picked a Sea Blue Flower from the shore and handed it to the Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 behind him. ¡°I have finally gathered them all. With Fen¡¯s daily applications of medicine, my body has also nearly fully recovered.¡± Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead. In those days, thanks to the new medicine made by Fen, his injuries had healed, and his physical condition had improved by 5 points. He then lightly stepped onto the surface of the water, his inspiration spreading far into the sea. Amidst countless schools of fish, a Sword Shark emanating terrifying dark spiritual power caught his attention. ¡°I¡¯ve finally caught you¡­¡± Chen Qi smiled excitedly and silently tossed out an Extraordinary Fish Bait. Against his expectations, over the past months, these sea beasts soaked in Black Whale Blood had completely lost their sanity, turning into unfeeling killing machines that slaughtered anything in sight, incessantly pursuing delicious food. Even the Deep Sea Affinity had a hard time functioning against sea beasts completely tainted by Black Whale Blood and the moon¡¯s influence. At the lure of the fish bait, in an instant, the Black Sword Shark noticed him, speeding through the sea like a rocket, charging toward Chen Qi. Clang¡ª A flash of cold light! With a swift draw of his sword, Chen Qi cleanly sliced the Black Sword Shark before him into two halves. This Black Sword Shark¡¯s body was too weak, even after contamination, it only had the strength of a Second Rank Transcendent. ¡°Delivery right to my doorstep¡­¡± Chen Qi crouched down and extracted the fresh great whale blood from inside the Sword Shark. It was finally time to open the box! Excitedly, Chen Qi held the small treasure box in his hands, smeared the Black Whale Blood onto the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s small treasure box, and then ignited it with deep blue fire. Pfft! Quickly, the whole treasure box rapidly caught fire! And the box, like a seashell, slowly opened¡­ ¡°What is it?¡± Chen Qi was excited, and Fen, watching from a distance, also looked over curiously. The next instant, a burst of blue light emerged¡ª Then, from within the box, dozens of giant tentacles stretched out, tightly wrapping around Chen Qi¡¯s head. ¡°Ah?¡± Fen, from a distance, was stunned. COMMENT 3 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 3 Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 426 - 288 Deep Sea Hunters Diary Chapter 426: Chapter 288 Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Diary Chen Qi¡¯s head was firmly enveloped by a slippery tentacle, and a strong suction emitted from its sucker gave his entire face a strange sensation. ¡°What a treasure box trap!¡± His right hand suddenly burst into dark flames, and then he grasped the thick tentacle, pulling the sticky tentacle off his face. Snap! Under brute force, accompanied by a ¡®snap¡¯ sound, the tentacle from inside the treasure box was finally pulled away and thrown to the ground. ¡°What in the world is this thing? Could this actually be a trap treasure?¡± Chen Qi opened his eyes wide again, holding a long knife cautiously examined the treasure chest in front of him. He saw nearly five-meter long tentacles constantly emerging from this small treasure chest. Unlike ordinary tentacles, its entire body was colored like seawater, with dark runes visible inside, gently wriggling. Simultaneously, they lightly tumbled into the seawater, becoming thicker under its soaking. Chen Qi closely observed them; they lacked the lively spirituality of a creature and instead had the specific rune commands of the White Tower Federation, which could be embedded inside equipment. An equipment, crafted from the remains of deep sea monsters and the rune command technology of the White Tower Federation. ¡°Also, like the Deep Sea Water Elf, it can absorb seawater, a high-rank rune command, this is quite rare indeed, wait until I bring it up and test its power¡­¡± Under the seeping of seawater, like ice under high temperature, it continually melted into the sea. Chen Qi made a decisive move, immediately thrusting his long knife out, spearing it ashore before it completely melted. Suddenly, the tentacles intertwined, attempting to strike again¡ª The weakness of this thing is fire¡­ Chen Qi swung his long knife gently, slashing out a dazzling flame. Under the scorching flame, it quickly shrank, then transformed into a ball, a palm-sized tentacle ball. Chen Qi picked up the blue ball. A prompt popped up. [You¡¯ve obtained the masterpiece ¡®Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball.¡¯] [Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball: Attributes: Flower, Book Equipment Conditions: Spiritual Power reaches 100 points Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Equipment Type: Domain Equipment Method of Use: In its ¡®Compression Ball¡¯ safe state, smear with blood containing your own Spiritual Power to connect. Description: An equipment forged by the Deep Sea Hunter who killed the Beast of Calamity, utilizing its core, commissioned to the Saint of the Tower of Books, disciple of Book Witch, took a full twenty years to create this taboo equipment! Function: By deploying this equipment, it can quickly form a tentacle domain calamity, causing the sea to feel the fear of calamity.] Chen Qi quickly focused his attention on a few key phrases. ¡®Compression Ball,¡¯ ¡®Saint,¡¯ ¡®twenty years,¡¯ ¡®domain-type.¡¯ Lake Sword was domain-enhancing auxiliary equipment; this equipment seemed to be its matching equipment. So thoughtful, huh? Deep Sea Hunter? Chen Qi almost thought the Deep Sea Hunter had placed a Treasure Box Monster inside this very chest. Moreover, the critical point is that this is equipment crafted by a Saint, and that too over twenty years! Equipment crafted by a legend is itself a guarantee of quality, not to mention by a Saint. However, equipment made over twenty years, just these few equipment requirements, it couldn¡¯t be disposable¡­ Chen Qi was curious. Besides this equipment, there was also a piece of parchment inside the treasure box. Chen Qi unfolded the parchment and glanced over it. This format seemed to be the diary of the Deep Sea Hunter. A diary of a legendary individual¡­ Chen Qi hastily read from the beginning. ¡°April 1, 1001 of Shell Country, ah, today is another clear day, the wind is also very comfortable, and I once again succeeded in climbing to the summit of this city, the location of the great library, wondering if today, from my vigorous youth to the wishes of my dying moments, can be fulfilled?¡± The summit of the city, the location of the great library¡­ Chen Qi thought, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s destination must be the White Tower Federation, only they habitually build libraries at the top. In legend, the library at the city¡¯s summit of the White Tower Federation stores many of the world¡¯s secrets, many legends, even clues to gods, or methods for advancing in ultra-special occupations, could be obtained through these libraries. Of course, to enter these libraries, one often must accomplish great deeds. What significant secret was the Deep Sea Hunter after, to head to the library? Could there be information about rare Occupation Cards? Chen Qi hastened to read on. ¡°April 1, I was thrown down from the sky by the library¡¯s gatekeeper and broke bones because I cursed their librarian.¡± For what reason? Chen Qi was astonished, such an important figure like the Deep Sea Hunter indeed cursed the librarian of the White Tower Library! Chen Qi hurriedly continued to read. ¡°Damn it, one piece of equipment, taking twenty years still not delivered, made me wait for twenty years! Nearly till I was buried! That guy deserved the cursing! Luckily, that guy said it¡¯s almost done, just one more day to finish! I hope Asilina doesn¡¯t go back on her word!¡± ¡°????¡± Chen Qi looked down, staring at the ¡®Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball¡¯ in his hand. Wait, the equipment in this diary, could it be this? It seems the Deep Sea Hunter was angry due to the delay in the delivery schedule. ¡°April 2, finally, Asilina finished crafting this equipment, and my twenty-year-long fixation was fulfilled.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 427 - 288 Deep Sea Hunters Diary_2 Chapter 427: Chapter 288 Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Diary_2 ¡°¡­¡± The second day after being urged, it was done? Chen Qi skeptically looked at the ¡®Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball¡¯ in his hands. This taboo equipment that I¡¯m holding, did it really take several years, no, several days to be made? A hint of doubt crept into Chen Qi¡¯s mind, and he couldn¡¯t help but ridicule inwardly. No, this is equipment that was put inside a treasure chest, crafted by a Saint, it must not be underestimated! Chen Qi hastily continued reading, trying to find some evidence that ¡®this equipment¡¯ was indeed remarkable. ¡°April 3rd, I tested the new equipment! My review is just two words, impressive! It¡¯s a masterpiece among similar items! Especially for scrubbing during a bath! This is even more comfortable than a tub bath with a Sea Beast! You won¡¯t believe it, but tentacles actually feel quite nice! I initially wanted to give this to Asilina as a bath scrubber, in exchange for some knowledge. But unexpectedly, she rejected it, what a foolish person for not understanding the comfortable and wonderful pleasure of a tentacle bath.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Well, whether this equipment is impressive or not seems to be less important now¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s smiling expression suddenly froze. Using tentacles for a bath, is that something people do? Deep Sea Hunter! Are you really giving a woman a tentacle bath scrubber? No, are you putting a bathing item in a treasure chest as a treasure? Calm down, calm down¡­ Chen Qi pressed his chest, suppressing the urge to spout profanities, and kept reading. ¡°April 3rd, though Asilina rejected my gift, out of guilt for the twenty-year delay in completing this equipment, and on my deathbed, she still revealed to me the burial location of one of my important relics, ¡®Deep Sea Hunter,¡¯ the Legendary Occupation Card of light and blade.¡± Hm? Light and blade? Chen Qi¡¯s expression suddenly changed. Clues to a Legendary Occupation Card¡­ Chen Qi became instantly excited. Only by reaching Legend does one truly enter the ranks of the strong in this world. Legendary profession cards are exceptionally powerful, a quantum leap compared to previous occupations. However, Legendary profession cards are exceedingly rare. The two simplest methods to obtain them: one is through a B-grade Crack Tide, reaching an S evaluation has a small chance of dropping one. But even for a Legend, facing the significant risk of death is necessary to achieve an S grade in a B-grade Crack Tide. Another method is to join a large Extraordinary Organization, but obtaining a Legendary profession card from an organization is extremely difficult. In this era of Crack Tide, without any background, an ordinary Third Rank Transcendent might have to defeat a hundred, or even a thousand, Third Rank Transcendents from the same organization and achieve unheard-of feats to possibly get their hands on an organization¡¯s Legendary profession card. Besides these, there are rare merchant shops like the Shell Phase merchants, or special events in the crack, and so forth. All these methods rely heavily on luck, not to mention the obtained Legendary profession card must match one¡¯s nature. Chen Qi stroked his chin, having a definitive clue to a Legendary profession card is undoubtedly a good thing. Not to mention, the ¡®Deep Sea Hunter¡¯ Occupation Card is not just any ordinary Legendary profession card, but an extremely rare one, unique to the Witch Sea and of the Light Blade Phase. Chen Qi hurriedly read on. ¡°April 3rd, the Deep Sea Hunter is not a common profession card. In the distant Mist Sea, toward the direction of the Dawn Star, there is a dilapidated Lighthouse Island. I walked alone upon the sea, placing the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Legendary profession card and my other relics at the very top of the lighthouse. When the Crack Tide returns, the treasure chest will open, and with this, I will have buried another relic.¡± ¡°May 10th, Whale Father told me he had a method to resist the Great Whale and was planning to create the Whale Hunting Pirate Group, replacing the ineffective Shell Country, to protect the peace of the Witch Sea. He requested help from the Ice Witch and me to get more Black Whale Blood. However, the Ice Witch does not trust him. In my view, his reliance on Black Whale Blood is too strong, which led to an argument between us, and we ended up damaging a once prosperous island.¡± Whale Father, the big BOSS of Witch Sea¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, the original name of the Black Whale Group was the Whale Hunting Pirate Group, and it seems Whale Father and the Ice Witch were friends. ¡°June 6th, I found an item, the Lake Sword, from the Deep Sea, which can enhance the capabilities of one¡¯s Domain. It is an extremely rare treasure, emitting an aura very similar to the bath scrubber I had acquired before. I suddenly had a bold idea, maybe it could produce a wonderful interaction with the bath scrubber I previously obtained, allowing an ordinary Third Rank Transcendent to master the power of a Domain. However, turning the bath scrubber into a perfect Domain Skill would require quite an effort.¡± Domain-related items¡­ Chen Qi reflected for a moment. Domain-related equipment, although also including ¡®Domain¡¯ in the name, is still vastly different from the Domain Skill of a Legend. But such Domain equipment, if the Transcendent has high enough comprehension, could lead to merchant special moves, significantly enhancing the equipment¡¯s power and eventually becoming a medium to unleash a true ¡®Domain Skill¡¯. Chen Qi looked toward the end of the diary. ¡°August 25th, my body is deteriorating more and more. Unlike the situation with the Ice Witch, this is not the hunt of the Lantern Death God but an inherent issue with my body. The Deep Sea Hunter Occupation Card is too damaging to the body, and simple physical strength cannot withstand such power. I rummaged through books and found a potion recipe that could cause a qualitative change in one¡¯s physique, thereby adapting to the Deep Sea Power. A stalk of Sea Blue Grass, combined with a liter of Ghost Fire Oil to refine the Ghost Fire Essence, and the White Sea Fruit of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, to make Light Sea Medicine. Consuming large amounts of this potion can bring unimaginable positive changes to the body. However, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon is too rare. Finding such an almost extinct sea beast is incredibly difficult. Perhaps in the future, this potion recipe could prove useful. For me, these potion recipes are already worthless. All I need to do is bury the treasure well and then hunt as many sea beasts as possible to revive the Great Whale and reduce the number of monsters ravaging the seas.¡± ¡°Hopefully, when the Great Whale arrives, someone may live an extra day with the help of my treasure.¡± Chen Qi¡¯s fingers gently traced the last sentence of the diary. The two most important pieces of information in this diary are, first, the information about the Deep Sea Hunter Occupation Card. Second, the recipe for a special potion. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, Fen came up from behind, sneaked up to Chen Qi¡¯s face, and asked: ¡°What does it say here?¡± Chen Qi repeated the contents of the diary to Fen and asked: ¡°Fen, do you know about Light Sea Medicine?¡± Fen thought for a long time and said: ¡°I only know the name. This is a potion that only someone of Legendary status could make. It¡¯s an extremely powerful potion that can significantly enhance a person¡¯s physique without any side effects. However, because the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon is so rare, this potion recipe has also disappeared for a long time.¡± Fen committed the potion recipe to memory. It was not impossible to find a Lamp Moon Sea Dragon in the Crack Tide. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi silently took the parchment, placed it into his backpack card, then cut his hand to draw blood and complete the connection with the Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball. [You now control the Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball.] Along with the completion of the connection, Chen Qi¡¯s finger moved slightly. The compression ball floated up into the air. Chen Qi tried it out; the compression ball could rotate freely following his will. Although it was just a scrubbing cloth, in any case, he still had to try out its effects. Chen Qi¡¯s finger slid down sharply, and the Deep Sea Tentacle Ball dipped into the ocean. Boom! Boom! Boom! And the surrounding seawater also continuously poured into the ball, even forming a vortex with a radius of ten meters. Fen stood by, also curiously watching this scene. At this moment, Chen Qi could feel the overwhelming power of the ball. Like a balloon being filled with a massive amount of gas. ¡°It¡¯s almost done absorbing¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s finger gently lifted up. Release! In an instant, the sea in front of them became tumultuous, as if a storm surged, and at the same time, nearly a hundred twenty-meter-thick water tentacles burst out of the sea, indiscriminately attacking everything around. Boom! Boom! Boom! The entire sea seemed to have instantly welcomed a tentacle calamity. The next instant, a huge tentacle fell from the sky, slamming fiercely toward Fen. COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 428 - 289: Equipment Upgrade Chapter 428: Chapter 289: Equipment Upgrade Chen Qi swung his index finger somewhat laboriously. Snap! Snap! At this moment, the sea was raging with waves and wild tentacles, and Fen, rich with Spiritual Power, became the main target of the attack. Seawater solidified into columns before transforming into tentacles, falling from the sky, slapping down one palm after another. Although the tentacles were not swift in their slapping, their great number made it somewhat difficult for Fen to dodge. Fen, somewhat agitated, said, ¡°Qi, can you control these tentacles?¡± ¡°This is my first time; I need some time to adapt¡­¡± Chen Qi struggled to adjust to the sensation. He couldn¡¯t precisely control the actions of each tentacle yet and could only issue some general commands: ¡°Fen, don¡¯t move for now.¡± ¡°???¡± Upon hearing Chen Qi¡¯s words, Fen froze momentarily. In that instant, a semi-transparent tentacle surged fiercely out of the sea, entwining around her waist. ¡°Ai!¡± Oh no¡­ Fen looked down. Chen Qi gave a slight smile: ¡°I¡¯m just practicing a skill, just for a little bit.¡± As he spoke, Chen Qi raised his finger, and the semi-transparent tentacle lifted Fen high into the air. Unlike his Ember Touch, the tentacles created by the Deep Sea Compression Ball, once merged with the sea, were composed of condensed semi-transparent water. ¡°Qi¡­¡± Fen blinked her green eyes and tilted her head, her wet green hair gently resting on her shoulders, looking toward Chen Qi with a speechless expression. How come it feels like he quite enjoys this skill? Fen couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit suspicious. Chen Qi remained silent, simply lifting a finger. Once more, seawater swirled upward, forming a pillar, ready to knock against her head. These tentacles¡¯ power was enough to handle a Second Rank Transcendent, but they were still far from enough to take her on. Useless¡­ Fen smiled confidently, preparing to rely on brute force to burst through Chen Qi¡¯s technique. However, the next second, she suddenly felt a type of poison infiltrate her body through the skin of the tentacle! [Poison of Death], a poison that can efficiently lower physical attributes and produce a sensation of pain. Moreover, there was pleasure! S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The agony and ecstasy! Death¡¯s Lash and Entwining Lv2, Chen Qi¡¯s basic tentacle ability, could imbue the basic attacks of the tentacles with [Poison of Death] and [Joy Poison], and these poisons were most effective when entwining the opponent. The poison slowly entered her body. Fen¡¯s expression showed surprise; she struggled vigorously, and just with the poison¡¯s slight effect, she found herself unable to break free from the entanglement of these trivial sea tentacles with brute force alone. Thud! Thud! Thud! A second later, another tentacle fell from the sky, striking her head three times like a mallet. The sound was incredibly loud! A good head indeed! At this point, Fen couldn¡¯t take it anymore. ¡°Quack!¡± In the next instant, Fen, unable to bear the humiliation, unleashed an explosion skill on the spot, forcefully blasting open the tentacle before performing a backflip in mid-air, landing gracefully. ¡°Qi¡­¡± Damn it¡­ Fen straightened her long hair, as vines began to grow at her feet, wishing to reciprocate the feeling to Chen Qi. Chen Qi said with a helpless expression, ¡°No choice, I can¡¯t find any other practice opponents around here.¡± As he spoke, he retracted his fingers, withdrawing all the tentacles in front of them, which once again became a special Spiritual Power within the seawater and finally condensed into a palm-sized compression ball. Return! Chen Qi caught the ball with his hand and tucked it into the pouch at his waist on his hunter¡¯s clothes. Experiment concluded. Chen Qi summarized his findings. Although, in the eyes of a Deep Sea Hunter, this was just a bath loofah, for him, it was undoubtedly a powerful Divine Artifact. Its most serious flaw was that the strength of a single Sea tentacle was not high, nowhere near as formidable as his Ember Touch. However, it boasted two major features. First, it could absorb the energy of seawater with extremely low energy consumption, hence its own Spiritual Power expenditure was quite low. Although its combat capabilities on land were weaker, at sea, with minimal energy consumption, these tentacles seemed inexhaustible, constantly regenerating. Second, it had an advantage in numbers and size. The tentacles could reach up to twenty meters in length and five meters in radius, continuously growing while at full power. Though they played only an auxiliary role in one-on-one combat, in scenarios of one against many, they could effectively halt the interference of common troops and could also deal effective blows to ships upon the great sea. Additionally, Chen Qi discovered that the Sea tentacles grown from this compression ball could be enhanced with part of his [Tentacle] skills, lending stronger attack power to these tentacles. It could be said that this skill greatly increased his safety in naval combat. Not bad¡­ Having concluded his assessment, Chen Qi grasped the poisoned vine that was attempting to sneak attack him from behind. Vine Technique? Such a trivial skill? And you want to ambush me? Chen Qi narrowed his eyes and gave a slight smile to Fen. ¡°Hey!¡± A small, sheepish, gray flower sprouted from Fen¡¯s head: ¡°Qi, did you know? This isn¡¯t an ambush, these are ¡®Flower Aspect Vines,¡¯ able to provide a pleasurable massage¡­¡± You think I¡¯ll believe that¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands, leading Fen to an even more secluded location. Now that Fen had finished collecting her medicinal herbs, and his body was half healed, it was time to prepare for the next course of action. Given the massive wave of tentacle activity, to be safe, Chen Qi and Fen found a Nameless Island and, leaning against a coconut tree, discussed their subsequent plan. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 429 - 289: Equipment Upgrade_2 Chapter 429: Chapter 289: Equipment Upgrade_2 Chen Qi cracked open the coconut and then handed it to Fen: ¡°Fen, we¡¯re about ready to start making a move.¡± ¡°Are we really starting?¡± Fen took half of the coconut, speaking with a hint of worry. Chen Qi leaned against the coconut tree, lost in thought. His next targets were, first, to increase his own strength and second, to help Fen officially become a legend. The Mist Sea was fraught with peril, and presently, he wasn¡¯t qualified to enter the Mist Sea. If Fen could ascend to become the true ¡°Flower Witch¡± and become a legend¡­ These days, whenever Fen had time, she¡¯d been concocting Great Nourishing Medicines and feeding them to him. With the help of her various potions, he was recovering rapidly. Chen Qi even had a feeling that Fen cared about his health more than he did himself. Even in a condition of physical strain and illness, his body had unexpectedly gained five points. And this was when Fen was just a ¡°Pharmacist¡±! Chen Qi didn¡¯t dare to imagine how formidable his body would become when nourished by the potions of a legendary Pharmacist Flower Witch. By then, even Hai Ge, one of the supernovas and a frequent potion user, might not hold a candle to his terrifying strength. ¡°So, shall we set off right away?¡± Fen asked curiously. ¡°No.¡± Chen Qi shook his head. Moon Island Flower was located deep within the Dragon Flower Islands. To obtain it, one not only had to defeat the many golems controlled by it, but most importantly, one had to be on guard against the legendary Dragon Tamer King, Jay. As one of the seven great pirates, the Dragon Tamer King was an exceedingly difficult adversary¡­ He furrowed his brow. With his and Fen¡¯s current strength, they were not even a match for the Flying Thunder Dragon group under Jay¡¯s command. To pluck a legendary herb from his backyard required waiting for an opportunity, waiting for the moment the Dragon Tamer King was away! An opportunity presented by a war! What¡¯s more, Chen Qi had estimated that with his current strength, he was still a considerable way off from facing Jay¡¯s forces. He had to finish a major upgrade of his equipment and a comprehensive upgrade of his skills before this opportunity came. On Chen Qi, there were still a total of thirty deep blue flames. Summoning a Shadow Weaver with a Shadow Weaving summoning card could help him forge new equipment, consuming roughly twenty deep blue flames. The other deep blue flames would require a Forging Master, as well as a large amount of forging materials. Just relying on deep blue flames was not enough to upgrade equipment. However, the troublesome matter of the ¡°deep blue flames being stolen¡± had already spread across the sea. Finding a trustworthy Forging Master would depend on luck. In addition, commissioning a Shadow Weaver to forge also required a significant amount of writhing shadows. These things had to be purchased with money. Chen Qi said: ¡°Fen, let¡¯s head back to Seal One and wait for an opportunity while making preparations for battle.¡± ¡°Seal One? I¡¯ll be discovered!¡± Fen fretted and held her head. Just thinking about the numerous Hunters on Seal One gave her a headache. Having too high a bounty could also be troubling. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at Fen¡¯s current attire. At this moment, Fen was wearing a dark green cloak, and underneath the cloak was a Pharmacist¡¯s outfit. Re-entering Seal One with this appearance would surely lead to discovery. ¡°Just change into a different outfit¡­¡± Chen Qi finished his coconut water in one gulp, sinking into contemplation. ¡­ ¡­ Three weeks later, at noon, Seal One mobile dock. Numerous merchant ships were docked beside the mobile dock, forming a densely packed small city. In the distance, several large cargo ships and passenger liners were sailing slowly. They carried goods from all around the world. The huge vessels moved steadily through the waves, like giants of the sea, echoing distantly with the mobile dock. A new round of loading and unloading was about to begin on the deck of Seal No. 3, where a hundred crew members wiped the sweat from their brows as they gazed at the scene before them. The lead worker shook his head, sighing: ¡°What a pity, what a hassle, we won¡¯t get to have our last meal at the Water Elf Restaurant today.¡± ¡°Yeah, it really is a shame. The restaurant even had healing medicines for sale at low prices, but I wasn¡¯t lucky enough to grab any. If only I had enough Healing Potions, I could have ventured into Rank D rifts and gotten my hands on a Second Rank Occupation Card, become Second Rank, and then get married¡­¡± ¡°Stop dreaming. The Rank D rifts are deadly. It¡¯s better to persuade the owners of the Water Elf Restaurant not to shut down and run.¡± ¡°How can they not run? Lately, the seas have been turning tumultuous, the navy is retreating step by step, and for all we know, our Seal No. 1 might end up captured by the Black Whale Group. Those two, though they¡¯re lucky Third Ranks, are surely terrified.¡± The two workers sighed heavily and turned their heads to look at Chen Qi and Fen standing in front of the main hall of Seal No. 1. Chen Qi stood in front of the hall, opened his backpack card, and checked the quality materials he had recently acquired. These days, apart from acting as the restaurant owner, he had spent most of his time searching for materials to upgrade his equipment. During this time, he had acquired Spider Silk, Shadow Weaving, Sea Dragon Scales, and Dust of Lights, to name a few. Together, these materials had cost Chen Qi a total of five million, plus all the currency from recent restaurant business, the sale of a large number of materials, some potions made by the Flower Witch, and taking on Hunter missions. Altogether, the total cost was a staggering fifteen million shells. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s nearly complete¡­¡± Chen Qi sat down on the window-side rest chair in the hall of Seal No. 3 and took another look at his equipment. Over these days, through the process of Shadow Weaving, he had crafted a new piece of equipment and upgraded another. [Residual Fire Boots: Attributes: Shadow, Blade Effect: Basic Passive: Increase equipment agility by 30 points and greatly enhance all body movement skills by 20%. Hidden Shadow (Active): This equipment can reduce your spiritual power aura by 50% and can eliminate the sound of your footsteps by condensing small shadows within the boots. Ember Protection (Passive): When the wearer enters combat, the boots¡¯ residual fire mode is activated, further enhancing agility by 20%.] The crafting of Residual Fire Boots cost a total of five deep blue flames. The other upgrade was for his most important weapon. [Blood and Flesh Cutting, Residual Fire Upgrade sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Attribute: Blade Description: A long sword upgraded and quenched with deep blue flame combined with Dragon Scale Powder. Effect: Blood and Flesh Cutting (Passive): Significantly increases basic attack power. The blade becomes exceedingly sharp, channeling the deep blue flame. As the blade cuts the enemy, the flame, hot enough to melt steel, transforms into sword energy, tearing through the opponent¡¯s flesh and blood, causing an effect that makes healing difficult. Fury (Passive): The blade is now a weapon fit for exhibiting legendary Qi Skills. Any Qi Skills used through this weapon gain a 30% power boost and additional blade phase damage. Fury Blade: Upon activating the Fury Blade, the long sword turns into a two-meter blade burning with raging flames, this power increases all of your attributes by 20%, and generates a considerable amount of blade phase rage to significantly enhance the power of your techniques.] The upgrade for Fury Blade was considerably costly, using up fifteen deep blue flames in one go. Chen Qi glanced at the Fury Blade at his waist. This blade was now a mighty piece of equipment, even for a legend. However, it was unfortunate that the summoning time for the Shadow Weaver was limited; he couldn¡¯t hand over all the equipment for the Shadow Weaver to craft. The remaining ten deep blue flames were hard to spend¡­ Chen Qi shook his head and looked ahead, At this moment, Fen, who was dressed in a white waiter¡¯s outfit and wearing a white mask, hurried over and anxiously said: ¡°Chen Qi, you need to see today¡¯s newspaper!¡± Huh? Chen Qi curiously took the newspaper and quickly skimmed over it. The headline of the newspaper had two major pieces of news. # Black-eyed Captain strikes, defeats the great Slave Traders Moon Owl, saves the special group of patients with Sea Beast Disease, unexpectedly discovers the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, replaces Diya who was brutally beaten by the Black Hunter, becoming the new supernova! # Black-eyed Captain, what¡¯s the situation¡­ Chen Qi ignored the news about the Black-eyed Captain and continued reading downwards. # Naval Headquarters Attacked! Two battleships, ten Mechas, all destroyed! Over five thousand navy personnel injured! # Chen Qi looked at the newspaper before him and stroked his chin: ¡°Has the official war between the navy and the Black Whale Group finally broken out.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 430 - 290: Major Defeat of the Navy Chapter 430: Chapter 290: Major Defeat of the Navy Chen Qi looked at the detailed report of the event. Under the bold red words ¡°Disgraceful Defeat,¡± prominently was a photo taken from high above by war correspondent Pelu. Above the tumultuous sea, near the vital coast, stood the Five-pointed Naval Base with its forty-meter-high walls, emitting scorching gunsmoke, while five Black Sea Elephants, mountainous in size, shattered the century-old unbreached steel walls! Above the burning base, one could see the scrambling navy personnel, being chased by pirates clad in black pirate attire wielding curved swords, exuding a sinister black aura, like chasing stray dogs, after the navy dressed in the Storm Hammer¡¯s white uniforms. Atop the main dome of the navy base, the navy¡¯s hope, the person many relied on, one of the navy generals, Bai Ou, looked like a frail bird as he was gripped by the neck and held aloft by Black Death Doctor, one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group! Amidst the floating gunsmoke and the Black Whale Group Flag, General Bai Ou was covered in blood, powerless to fight back. The general¡¯s defeat symbolized the loss of the naval base, with countless treasures being plundered. Billions of Shell coins from the naval base, two Legendary profession cards, a Hammer-shaped Witch Relic, along with countless extraordinary resources and a thousand strong navy personnel, all fell into the hands of the pirate general, Black Death Doctor, as spoils of war. Plus, a legendary combatant was captured and reduced to a prisoner under the dominion of the Black Whale Pirate Group; indeed, it was an event that shocked the entire sea! This was freshly released news, immediately causing unrest among many adventurers of Seal No.1. It was an unstoppable tidal wave, affecting every individual involved. In many people¡¯s impressions, the navy was capable of contending against the Black Whale Group. Once the navy was overthrown, the likelihood of these hunters from the Hunter Association being hunted down by pirates would significantly increase. The breaking of the Storm Hammer signified the navy¡¯s official commencement of action¡ªa massive event leading to intensified battles over the seas and a loss of order. Mr. Bai Ou¡­ Chen Qi fell silent for a moment; he had a favorable impression of the navy general. Events were unfolding much faster than he had anticipated. Unlike when he first undertook a task from old Bai Ou, he was now a qualified Third Rank adventurer. With his current strength, though not yet able to dominate the tides of this war, he was also not about to be completely overwhelmed by them. But it still wasn¡¯t enough; he lacked the power to dominate the tides and needed to hastily construct his own ship amidst them. Chen Qi leaned back and gently tapped the table: S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°As expected, the navy won¡¯t succumb to this defeat; Dragon Flower Islands, one of the Black Whale Group¡¯s essential islands abundant in medicinal resources, is very likely to fall into a war.¡± Dragon Flower Islands were rich in resources and were only guarded by the Dragon Tamer King and his troops and flying dragons, lacking strong military defense constructions. The navy wouldn¡¯t miss the opportunity to attack the Black Whale Group; it was also his and Fen¡¯s chance to infiltrate the Dragon Flower Islands and obtain the Moon Island Flower, an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime! However, compared to the combative Chen Qi, Fen¡¯s mood at the moment was much more downcast. Wearing a white mask, Fen hung her head low; Water Elf No.2 on her head empathetically made a sad expression to convey her master¡¯s fear and desolation. ¡°Qi, are you really willing to take the risk and oppose the Black Whale Group? You must know, this time the Black Whale Group attacked the naval base, it¡¯s very likely because of the Witch Relics mentioned in the newspapers¡­¡± Witch Relics were undoubtedly also an important objective for the Black Whale Group¡­ Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Collecting five Witch Relics grants the power to unlock the Witch¡¯s Coffin, thus collecting them was also among the goals of the Black Whale Group. And Fen had two of such relics on her! They were the relics of the Blade Witch and the Flower Witch. Chen Qi sensed her fear. For a Witch Relic, the Black Whale Group was willing to deploy five Black Sea Elephants and a monster like Black Death Doctor. However, on the contrary, the Black Whale Group¡¯s pursuit of them was merely stuck at issuing a Bounty Order; no legendary figure had launched any pursuit against them. Fen didn¡¯t feel lucky; on the contrary, she felt a deep sense of unease. She had this vague feeling that she was like a small grass carp kept in a fishpond, waiting to get plumper before being devoured by the ruler of the seas, the King of Pirates, Whale Father. The Black Whale Group excelled in unpredictable pursuits, led by the sole independent Blood Hunter; Chen Qi was just about to offer comfort. And at that moment, a man with a mechanical arm came over, deftly snapped his fingers, and interrupted his thoughts. ¡°Get me three top-shelf drinks! Qi, long time no see, you¡¯ve actually expanded your dining boat business here! Business seems good, huh!¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi turned his head, looking at this uninvited guest beside him. He was wearing a craftsman¡¯s gray clothes with a bulky mechanical right arm and goggles, his chin adorned with some prickly stubble. Though young, the heavy dark circles under his eyes gave the impression he was nearly dead. You are? Chen Qi blinked, unable for a moment to recall the other¡¯s identity. Bree spoke somewhat disappointedly: ¡°You can¡¯t have forgotten me! We met on Maro Island, remember? I built that dining boat of yours!¡± Oh! That¡¯s the guy who spent five million Shell currency to buy the ¡°Dragon Charm¡± card, the ultimate sucker! Chen Qi suddenly remembered who it was, Bree, the mechanic from the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the odd fellow obsessed with marrying a Mecha. Wait a minute, mechanic, I wonder if this guy could upgrade equipment¡­ Chen Qi gave Bree a slight smile: ¡°Of course I remember, Mr. Bree. Did acquiring the Dragon Charm help you find your ideal partner?¡± Apart from Captain Palu of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, who was treated like a slave by the crew, everyone else was ridiculously fat! The Ice Demon Pirate Group members exploited Captain Palu, and Chen Qi planned to exploit the group¡¯s crew members. He happened to have some things on hand that he hadn¡¯t dealt with yet. Bree opened a bottle of rum: ¡°No, I met a Dragon Man who despised me for not having scales, criticized my lack of substantial Dragon Charm; that¡¯s why I came here, trying to see if I could further enhance my Dragon Attribute. You wouldn¡¯t believe it, that Dragon lady¡¯s chest was as hard as steel, just like a Mecha! Absolutely fascinating! Shame her head was humanoid, she¡¯s a half-dragon!¡± Terrifying mechaphile¡­ Chen Qi suppressed the urge to comment. Bree asked: ¡°Is this Miss An?¡± ¡°No!¡± An? Fen firmly responded, turning her head confusedly, feeling strangely familiar with the name. Chen Qi introduced: ¡°The current deputy captain of my dining boat, a pharmacist who loves farming.¡± His previous deputy captain, Water Elf Number Three, was still missing. Deputy captain¡­ Fen happily nodded on hearing Chen Qi say this. Bree¡¯s eyes lit up, noticing Chen Qi¡¯s Third Rank Spiritual Power Field: ¡°Oh, hello! Wait, Qi, you¡¯ve reached Third Rank! That¡¯s truly astonishing. If your mentor knew, she would be so relieved.¡± It¡¯s hard to believe that in such a short time, the once Second Rank Transcendent, who needed a mentor to look after him, now had nearly the same rank and strength as me¡­ Bree couldn¡¯t help sighing at how dangerous and full of opportunities the Crack Tide had been. Qi had a teacher too? Fen coldly interjected. ¡°Cough cough, sir, maybe we could talk about the recent attack on the naval base instead.¡± Bree said composedly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry about these matters! Everyone, don¡¯t worry, honestly! I don¡¯t even know how the navy could lose in the Witch Sea, how Shell Country could lose!¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 431 - 291 You Wont Be Threatened, Right? Chapter 431: Chapter 291 You Won¡¯t Be Threatened, Right? ¡°Hmm?¡± The Water Elf No.2 above Fen¡¯s head showed a puzzled expression on her behalf. All the adventurers on Seal No.1 had already fallen into a panic, but Bree remained calm. Bree swirled his glass: ¡°How should I put it? Witch Sea was originally a barren land. Before the Crack Tide, including the City Lord of Moonstone City, the Chairperson of the Hunter Association, the three Admirals and the Marshal of the navy, along with other important island lords and big merchants, the number of legends didn¡¯t even exceed ten. This is not because the pirates are too strong, but because they are too weak. The true power of Shell Country lies in its companies. Once the iron flood is done, when the sky is filled with Mechas falling from the heavens, the Four Great Pirate Groups will be a joke of no significant importance!¡± Shell Country¡¯s true strength lay in its powerful companies, not its weak navy. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In Bree¡¯s view, as long as Shell Country¡¯s big companies took action and provided resources to the navy, everything would start to get better. ¡°This¡­¡± Fen did not reply, for in her prophecy, Witch Sea was doomed without doubt. Indeed, Shell Country¡¯s real strength came from the many powerful companies within, but that was only if those companies would actually come. Apart from Witch Sea, the crises encountered in other areas were even more sensational! As expected, Shell Country was about to face a large-scale mechanical disaster. It wasn¡¯t just about supporting Witch Sea, even the imperial capital might not hold. Chen Qi was calm for three seconds before finally shaking his head: ¡°That might not be the case. I¡¯ve heard that the Black Whale Group has mastered the use of Black Whale Blood. This power allows them to forcibly tame terrible giant Sea Beasts like the Black Sea Elephant.¡± Chen Qi shifted the subject: ¡°By the way, Mr. Bree, can you use special flame elemental materials to upgrade the Day Lantern?¡± Chen Qi was prepared to take out five Deep Blues, possessing the ability to upgrade his Day Lantern. Although Bree¡¯s combat power was not strong, he was certainly a genius Mechanic and also mastered many forging techniques. Bree confidently said: ¡°Of course, my modular mobile Mechanical Dock is parked nearby. Since you are an investor in my love, I will give you a discount of 20%! But before that, I have to finish reading the report about the supernovas. My purpose in coming here isn¡¯t just for my love, but also to catch the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch, as well as other supernovas.¡± ¡°Catching the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch?¡± Fen coldly said, her voice trembling slightly with anger. Bree didn¡¯t catch the underlying tone and continued with a cheerful smile: ¡°Of course, our brilliant and mighty boss wants them for some matters. Don¡¯t look at my frail appearance, but I am already a Third Rank. My Steam Iron Fist can knock down both the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch with just two punches!!¡± Wow¡­ Chen Qi exaggerated his surprise, playing along with the joke. Bree then picked up the newspaper from the table to check the news about the seven supernovas. ¡°The rankings of the Flower Witch and the Black Hunter haven¡¯t changed. Except for Diya, this bastard, who was actually defeated by the Black Hunter and lost his spot to the Black-eyed Captain.¡± Black-eyed Captain¡­ Chen Qi emerged from his thoughts, only then remembering this Third Rank Transcendent whom he met first in Witch Sea. He didn¡¯t have a strong impression of the Black-eyed Captain. The gaming forums only mentioned that the Black-eyed Captain used to be a brooding handsome young lad until Carol caught him and he became a male pet. Eventually, when Carol got bored of him, she gave him a ship as a parting gift. Since then, he turned into an extremely thin, fishing and greed obsessed old captain. But in the end, he was just a dog under Carol. Without her, the Black-eyed Captain would have reported the information of the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure to Carol, and Carol would have rewarded the Black-eyed Captain with a bone. Logically, being a no-name cast-off by Carol, the Black-eyed Captain should not have been able to replace Diya and become a supernova. The supernovas reported by the Witch Times, written by journalist Lilith, were not necessarily the strongest, but they were definitely among the top Third Rank Transcendents. A captain with poor inspiration had actually become a supernova. What exactly happened? Chen Qi also picked up the newspaper and looked it over carefully. The Witch Times journalist Lilith provided a detailed report on the issue. According to the report, the Black-eyed Captain, after being abandoned by Black Glove, did not wallow in despair but instead joined a camp fighting against Slave Traders. The appearance of Black Whale Blood, a material of extreme uniqueness and unlimited potential, necessitated a large number of test subjects. Among them, patients with special diseases, due to their unique physique, were perfect subjects, thus giving rise to a slave trade targeting these special patients. And the Black-eyed Captain continuously attacked these Slave Traders. These slaves with special diseases had no ordinary backgrounds: among them were amnesiac nobles from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom and experts with unique secrets. Without exception, these slaves provided the Black-eyed Captain with vast resources as a reward. Especially during the most recent heist where the rescued slaves included the son of someone who had once found the ¡°Residual Fire Sword¡±¡ªpart of a Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure. To express gratitude for the Black-eyed Captain saving his life, this slave gave the Residual Fire Sword to the Black-eyed Captain! This is also possible¡­ Chen Qi was particularly astonished. Due to the rampant piracy, there indeed were many opportunistic individuals among the slaves. According to reports by Lilith, the Black-eyed Captain had survived numerous life-and-death crises, becoming public enemy number one of the Slave Traders. The driving force behind his relentless progress was a successor of the Black-eyed Captain. His heir also acquired the Sea Beast Disease and went missing due to an accident, and it was for this heir that he continued his relentless pursuit. Finally, the Black-eyed Captain spoke during an interview: ¡°If anyone sees my successor! He is handsome, male, slim in appearance, with a spider-like blue pattern on his back, carries a Black Blade, and also a golden limited-edition fishing rod! If anyone finds him, even if it¡¯s just his body, or a hint of his whereabouts, please be sure to tell me! There will be a rich reward! At least one million shell-currency!¡± ¡°¡­¡± After reading, Chen Qi didn¡¯t know how to express his feelings for a while. What the hell is a successor? The Black-eyed Captain was searching for me, capable of finding another Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure, and then becoming a supernova. He does seem to have some skill. Chen Qi¡¯s brow furrowed. His main goal now was to upgrade his Day Lantern and repair the ship, then head to the Dragon Flower Islands to stir up major events¡ªhe couldn¡¯t be distracted by these strange occurrences. Moreover, from a long-term development perspective, doing business with the Ice Demon Pirate Group was very profitable. His ship also needed a reliable, long-term Mechanic. ¡°Qi, that said, your knife looks black too, you wouldn¡¯t happen to be the person that Black-eyed Captain is looking for, would you¡­¡± Bree joked and turned around: ¡°Alright then, you two, come to my dock. I¡¯ve recently been in the business of making high-grade Day Lanterns, and whatever materials you have, I can create.¡± ¡­ Saying this, Bree invited Chen Qi and Fen into his Mechanical Dock workshop. ¡°Is it just you in this dock¡­¡± Fen asked with curiosity. Bree put on a pair of specialized gloves: ¡°Yes, although the current situation is not very stable, and a Mechanic like me is easily coerced, my ¡®Steam Iron Fist¡¯ is not for show!¡± The Ice Demon Pirate Group is an ally and also a good force to fleece¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and took out the Deep Blue Flame and Day Lantern: ¡°Bree, I want you to use the Deep Blue Flame to upgrade the Day Lantern.¡± ¡°Sure thing! The Deep Blue Flame, eh? Simp¡­¡± Bree stopped abruptly, his cheek showing a noticeable drop of cold sweat. Wasn¡¯t the Deep Blue Flame, as reported by the newspapers, entirely in the hands of that Black Hunter? ¡°Could it be¡­¡± Bree swallowed, looking towards Fen at the doorway, now wearing a mask. Fen bowed his head and slowly drew the workshop¡¯s big door and curtain shut. In that instant, enlightenment struck Bree, and a near-unbelievable idea surged to his mind as he hastily backed away. The next second, in the dim workshop, Bree looked up in terror and said: ¡°Qi, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve been threatened by the Flower Witch and have become her plaything?¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 432 - 292 Robbery! Chapter 432: Chapter 292 Robbery! ¡°Qi, you couldn¡¯t have really become a mere plaything, right?¡± Bree whispered again, a bold idea taking root. The more he thought about it, even under the Crack Tide, Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field¡¯s growth rate was off. But if it was because he was nurtured by the Flower Witch, becoming this strong, that would explain everything. Bree leaned against the wall, clenching his fists. Chen Qi slightly lifted his head: ¡°No, Bree, you guessed wrong. I haven¡¯t been threatened by the Flower Witch.¡± ¡°Is that so? Are you saying it was your own choice to become a plaything¡­¡± A flash of anger passed through Bree¡¯s eyes. ¡°This was my initiative.¡± Chen Qi walked over and patted his shoulder. Your initiative¡­ Sparks gleamed in Bree¡¯s eyes, and he abruptly took a step forward, accompanied by the cacophony of gears turning, as he launched a ferocious Straight Punch like a bullet. Bullet Fist! This was Bree¡¯s pride and joy move; its most significant feature was its attack speed, almost entirely without any tell. Thud! Chen Qi extended his right hand and easily blocked the Straight Punch: ¡°Bree, calm down, we won¡¯t harm you.¡± Bree shouted angrily: ¡°Might makes right! Don¡¯t tell me you really think I¡¯m just an ordinary Mechanic. To make me submit, first see if you¡¯re qualified! Only fists can conquer me!¡± ¡°If you¡¯ve got the guts, take me down!¡± Bree grinned, spewing hot steam from his mouth. Little do they know, they aren¡¯t just facing a genius from Steam Hand but also a formidable Mechanic from the Four Great Ice Demon Pirate Groups! When his gears turn, his speed becomes as swift as lightning, and his strength as hefty as a tank! Come on, let¡¯s fight! Five seconds later, Bree¡¯s head was smashed into the steel-reinforced wall, with fresh red blood dripping down the side. ¡°I¡¯ve never heard such an odd request¡­¡± Chen Qi flexed his hand muscles. ¡­ Bree was silent for a moment, then silently pulled his bloodied head out of the steel-reinforced wall. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had thought of his own defeat. But he expected to lose to the Flower Witch, not to get beaten by the Flower Witch¡¯s vanguard. Not long ago, Chen Qi was still a Second Rank Transcendent under Ann¡­ Bree spat out a tooth and looked at them in horror. Chen Qi explained: ¡°Relax, Bree, we have no hostility. I¡¯ve met with your vice-captain Jin Li and also had a meeting with your captain, Palu. We just want some cooperation.¡± Bree wiped the blood from his mouth, his expression still slightly defiant: ¡°I disguised myself so well, and you could tell from my demeanor that I¡¯m from the Ice Demon Pirate Group?¡± Don¡¯t mock the Ice Demon Pirate Group people¡­ Chen Qi said: ¡°Yes, your demeanor, it¡¯s clearly that of a master from the Ice Demon Pirate Group!¡± This dumbass who likes Dragon Men is from the Ice Demon Pirate Group? Fen tried to conceal his shock. In Fen¡¯s view, the Ice Demon Pirate Group was the most mysterious elite Pirate Group in Witch Sea, silently manipulated by the shadowy Palu, they moved undetected, the crew like ghosts, observing everything about the witch. ¡°Is that so?¡± Bree said with a bit of pride, wiping the blood from his mouth: ¡°Can you prove that you¡¯ve met our vice-captain and captain Palu?¡± Chen Qi went on to describe in detail the appearances and details of Palu and Jin Li. After listening, Bree gradually calmed down. Although Palu had always maintained a friendly attitude toward witches, as a crew member, he¡¯d never seen a witch. In his mind, witches had always been cold, cruel, ruthless, and mysterious. That¡¯s why he wanted to fight to gain some leverage in negotiations. Now the fight was over, and Bree clearly recognized that whatever Chen Qi said, he would have to follow. Bree mustered his courage and said: ¡°I repent for my rashness. As compensation, all your orders today are half price!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Qi smiled. Bree gave his quotation: ¡°To infuse the deep blue fire into the Day Lantern, you need to apply a new type of material on the wick and use the special Fire Core Fusion Technique. This requires expensive materials. With half price, the fee is one hundred thousand shell coins.¡± Saying this, Bree began to take the Day Lantern and the deep blue fire, starting to forge. ¡°By the way, I have no money.¡± Chen Qi took out a blueprint of an energy lamp from his backpack card. He had received this as a reward from the Dream Beast instance, but he had yet to find a suitable buyer. Chen Qi thought for a moment. Now that his identity was clear with Bree, why not trade this blueprint to him? I wonder how much this sea lamp blueprint is worth? ¡°But, I have something, Bree. Take a look, how much is it worth?¡± Bree took the blueprint, his dissatisfied expression turning to joy. It was a blueprint for an energy lamp! Normally, a blueprint for a new type of energy lamp would sell for up to five million shell coins. But under the Laughing Moon, this energy lamp blueprint was valuable, and compared to other energy lamps, the sea lamp still held a significant advantage! ¡°Thirty million shell coins, maybe even forty million, depending on the lamp manufacturers¡¯ offers.¡± Bree said excitedly. A base of thirty million shell coins, that¡¯s worth a lot¡­ Chen Qi laughed: ¡°Then let¡¯s offset the debt with this thing. By the way, what¡¯s the best lantern you have here? Get one for my friend, too.¡± Fen still didn¡¯t have a good waterproof lantern. Bree spoke methodically: COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 433 - 292 Robbery!_2 Chapter 433: Chapter 292 Robbery!_2 ¡°Dragon Fire Lamps for five hundred thousand Shell coins, don¡¯t worry, Qi, once I sell this design, I¡¯ll give you the money.¡± Bree took out the Dragon Fire Lamp and handed it to Chen Qi. Chen Qi then passed the Dragon Fire Lamp to Fen. ¡°Thank you¡­¡± Fen took the lantern and held it in his arms, while the cloak on his head began to wriggle. After dealing with these matters, Bree placed the Day Lantern on the workbench and began to work seriously. Two hours later, the upgrade of the Day Lantern was complete. Chen Qi took the lantern. [Day Lantern. Ember Light Nature: Lamp Bright Light: The brightness and illumination range of this lantern has increased by 30%, and the damage inflicted on light-fearing creatures is enhanced by 50%. Durability: After strengthening, the lantern has gained increased defense, making it unlikely to break even when stepped on by a giant beast. Ember Light: The light from this lantern gains additional effects; under its illumination, inspiration is enhanced by 20%, continuous spiritual power recovery is obtained, Defense System Skills are strengthened, and a special ¡®Light and Fire Affinity¡¯ is granted. Light and Fire Affinity: Your resistance to light-based skills is increased, and the power of your Flame Skills is enhanced by 30%.] ¡°Bree, you¡¯ve done a great job.¡± Chen Qi smiled; the equipment upgrades had significantly boosted his combat capabilities. Next, he planned to have Bree upgrade the Ghost and further enhance the ship¡¯s camouflage. Saying this, Chen Qi walked towards the ship¡¯s house¡¯s main door. However, the next second, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a trace of spiritual power. Outside the shipyard, a sudden surge of Transcendents¡¯ spiritual power burst forth. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Fen asked curiously. Chen Qi said softly, ¡°How should I put it? We¡¯re surrounded by the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s men.¡± There were many of them¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Perception was still effective even on a ship. He could feel the Flying Dragons lightly skimming over the sea. ¡°Dragon Taming King¡¯s Army, you¡¯ve got to be kidding!¡± Bree stepped forward, hurriedly locked the main door tightly, and contacted the members of their Ice Demon Pirate Group. Bree shouted, ¡°Has the Black Whale Group lost their minds, daring to attack Seal One?¡± You see, Seal One was the main base for many adventurers, not tied to the navy but neutral adventurers. Seal One was the moving shipyard established by Seal Logistics, a joint venture of the White Tower Federation and Shell Country. To offend Seal One meant to offend the White Tower Federation! ¡°Do they really dare¡­¡± Bree¡¯s eyes flashed with fear. But the next moment, he then heard a war song from the sky! And the roar of dragons! Above in the sky, fifty Flying Dragons broke through the clouds, like a dark grey curtain, the gloomy sky bearing down. And with their descent, a Dragon Tamer cried out loud, ¡°Whether over the sea or on land, in the face of earthquakes or tsunamis! We soar on high wings!¡± This was the war song of the Flying Dragon Unit, only called out by the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Army when launching an annihilation campaign: ¡°Our Flying Dragons carry the storm, heading straight for the center of the vortex! The sound of our fluttering wings is a hymn for the Sea Goddess! When thunder roars, with the blood of our enemies, we will forge our Golden Treasure Cave!¡± Boom¡ª¡ª¡ª With a huge clap of thunder, fifty Flying Dragons struck the sky like thunderbolts, shaking the two hundred-meter-long moving naval base, Seal One significantly. In an instant, dark clouds gathered, and thunder rolled! The entire Seal One was caught in a giant tsunami. In a moment, panicked voices echoed throughout Seal One! What a bunch of maniacs¡­ Bree shook his head. Once targeted by pirates, all that he owned could be reduced to playthings in the hands of others. They even dared to launch so many actions in a row! The Black Whale Group¡¯s assault on the navy base wasn¡¯t an isolated incident but a full-scale, frenzied blitz! Bree anxiously said, ¡°It¡¯s the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Flying Dragon Unit, every single one of them riding a mature Flying Thunder Dragon, they are the Black Whale Group¡¯s regular forces, we have to run!¡± The Flying Dragon Unit¡­ Chen Qi closed his eyes and stamped his foot on the ground, feeling the composition of the Flying Dragon Unit¡¯s personnel. Deep Sea Perception. Second Rank Transcendents, fifty; Third Rank Transcendents, fifteen; those with a strong Spirit Power Field, only one¡­ But considering they have a Flying Thunder Dragon, their true strength must be significantly greater than what I¡¯ve sensed. We also have one here¡­ Chen Qi opened his eyes, shielding his face from the dust with his hand. Boom! The very next moment, a towering pirate clad in Dragon Scale Armor kicked open the door before him with a mighty thud, looking over those present with disdain, as if he were staring at dogs. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Above his mouth were two very prominent ivory tusks; this man was one of the Dragon Taming King¡¯s trusted elites, Teeth Dragon. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that this fellow, unlike him in appearance, was a rare, flirtatious professional summoner, and more so, one who had studied forbidden summoning techniques. He would be difficult to deal with if not killed in one blow. Teeth Dragon glared furiously, ¡°Who here is the Mechanic! Bring out your compensation!¡± ¡°Compensation? Why?¡± Chen Qi inquired curiously. Although the Black Whale Group was arrogant and overbearing, considering their reputation among the islanders under their rule, there usually had to be a reason before they attacked a large, neutral organization that was not openly hostile. Teeth Dragon revealed a sorrowful look, ¡°Several days ago, our boss¡¯s treasured son, the Black Thunder Dragon, was killed by some unknown villain, and according to our investigations, it was your Seal Number One who killed the Black Thunder Dragon! Now, our king is deeply aggrieved and is currently holding a funeral for the Black Thunder Dragon! As such, as the murderers, every single one of Seal Number One must provide compensation!¡± Fen frowned and silently drew out her Magic Wand, ¡°Do you have any evidence?¡± Teeth Dragon laughed heartily, ¡°My word is proof!¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Bree clenched his teeth, but dared not say more, knowing that the best approach was to stabilize the situation and then wait for reinforcements. Chen Qi glanced around, eyeing the Second Rank Transcendents behind Teeth Dragon, ¡°Big pirate Teeth Dragon, I¡¯ve heard of your esteemed name. We do have quite a few good things here. Would you like to take a look?¡± Teeth Dragon glanced at the workshop and laughed, seeing it was indeed filled with luxurious equipment as he had imagined. He roared with laughter at Chen Qi, ¡°You¡¯re wise! Wait for me outside the door!¡± With that, Teeth Dragon shut the door behind him, ready to enjoy his spoils alone. Thud! You really dare shut it¡­ In the next instant, blue flames burst from Chen Qi¡¯s boots, and he surged forward with a Hound Step, appearing right in front of Teeth Dragon. His eyes glinted viciously as he fiercely swung a Flame Fist, solidly landing on the grinning face! Boom! Despite being a Summoner, to be so close to his body¡­ ¡°How dare you¡­¡± Teeth Dragon withstood the blow. Had this guy gone mad, daring to attack him? Instinctively, he ran toward the great door. Chen Qi thrust out his solid right hand and forcefully grabbed the fleeing Teeth Dragon by the head. Hooking his fingers, he gripped Teeth Dragon¡¯s head with tremendous strength and followed with his left leg, kicking at the knee and striking Teeth Dragon down. ¡°Save me¡­¡± However, the plea for help never escaped; Chen Qi¡¯s foot came crashing down on Teeth Dragon¡¯s head. In a flash, amid Teeth Dragon¡¯s cries of agony, the floor shattered under their feet, creating a deep, blood-red crater. Bree was left in stunned silence ¨C without fully understanding the enemy¡¯s strength, Chen Qi had taken the initiative to attack. Bree quickly turned his head, ready to gauge the Flower Witch¡¯s reaction to her disciple¡¯s actions. But to his surprise, he found her standing still, seemingly at a loss and unsure of what to do. Chen Qi, you¡¯re being too reckless. Even though he¡¯s merely one of the Dragon Taming King¡¯s subordinates, there¡¯s still a large number of pirates outside ready to rob Seal Number One, and we still don¡¯t know their full strength¡­ Fen panicked. ¡°You dare, you dare to attack a Commander in front of our Flying Dragon Unit!¡± ¡°Keep shouting, and hand over your valuables!¡± Chen Qi pressed his foot down again, sinking Teeth Dragon¡¯s head another ten centimeters into the ground. Is this guy not afraid of us¡­ Teeth Dragon trembled, but desperate to preserve his life, he extended a hand, handing over a special Contract Card. Chen Qi accepted the Dragon Contract Card, examining it ¨C it was a card that could form a simple bond with dragon-type creatures. Not bad at all, he thought emotionlessly. Bending down, he continued, ¡°Besides you, who else in the Flying Dragon Unit is carrying a lot of money? Who has good things on them?¡± Bree was frozen in place, looking towards Fen, who was intently watching Chen Qi, both sharing the same realization. Aren¡¯t we the ones robbing them? COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 434 - 434: Cup number 293 of Dragon Blood Chapter 434: Cup number 293 of Dragon Blood Outside the ship, the whirring of the flying dragons¡¯ wings sped past, accompanied by a cacophony of explosions and wails. News of the ¡®navy base¡¯s major defeat¡¯ had already filled everyone on Seal No.1 with apprehension, and the arrival of the Flying Dragon Pirate Group was like thunder, igniting the fire of fear. ¡°Listen up! In these waters, no one can escape the punishment of the Black Thunder Dragon King! And now, the Black Thunder Dragon King is on his way! ¡°Spare me, and I will plead with my lord to spare you and even give you a sum of money. We of the Black Whale Group always keep our word!¡± The Teeth Dragon struggled desperately on the ground, trying to find an opportunity to release the Great Summoning Technique. Black Thunder Dragon King? Bree and Fen¡¯s expressions turned serious. When the black thunder fell, no matter how much they struggled, they would be like fish leaping in the sea, ready to be grilled. The face of a Flying Dragon rider, how could they win? However, faced with the Teeth Dragon¡¯s threat, Chen Qi remained expressionless, his boot continuing to press down. ¡°Three¡­¡± Crack, two precious dragon teeth in the Teeth Dragon¡¯s mouth broke off in response, blood spurting out, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably like a stepped-on eel. Amidst the wailing, he was forced to divulge information: ¡°On our Flying Dragon Unit¡¯s Boxy the Treasure Box Dragon, a lot of items are carried, and just last night, we robbed a group of adventurers and got a lot of money and even a rare Cup of Dragon Blood.¡± Oh? Cup Dragon Blood? Chen Qi showed a hint of interest. Cup Dragon Blood, derived from a B-rank rift¡¯s giant Dragon Blood Tree, is an extremely rare material that can greatly enhance the capabilities of ¡®Dragon Attribute Creatures¡¯, indeed a rare and valuable item. Apart from that, there was money! Chen Qi was not wealthy at the moment. Previously, to upgrade his equipment and repair the ship, he had spent too much money. The cash he had on hand amounted to only fifty thousand shell coins, and in this ¡®gold rush¡¯ Witch Sea, that was not even enough to repair the ship once. At the same time, Ghost, equipped with a ¡®Space Engine¡¯, had a high probability of getting damaged. Moreover, ¡®Space Jump¡¯ itself consumed a great deal of the ship¡¯s energy, and even the Ghost Fire Energy Engine would be scrapped after enduring multiple space jumps. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that he and Fen had gained too much notoriety, to survive, they had to make continuous ¡®Space Jumps¡¯ and must have money for ship repairs and to buy energy engines. Beyond that, although the equipment upgrades were complete and the Flower Witch had provided a reserve of potions, Chen Qi needed more money for Runic Surgery, to purchase some Generic Skill Cards, and to further strengthen himself to ensure no issues would arise when facing a Third Rank Super Nova Level Transcendent. And this would require an unimaginable sum of money. In Chen Qi¡¯s view, this encounter with the Flying Dragon riders was a timely help amid trouble. His Deep Sea Perception told him that this wave of enemies were fat and juicy! Bang! Bang! The noises from the ship¡¯s boat bay finally caught their attention. Bang! Accompanied by a single collision, the steel doors burst into pieces instantly, wood splinters flying about, dust rising everywhere. The entire room shuddered with this sudden show of force. Bree and Fen struggled to keep their balance, while Chen Qi donned his Hunter¡¯s Clothes. The dim light streamed through the shattered iron door, and at the same time, two Flying Dragons stretched their elongated necks and came inside. Their blood-red eyes joyfully swept over the trio, with corners of their mouths still wet with fresh blood, dripping down from the gaps in their teeth packed with flesh. Drip, drip! The Flying Dragons¡¯ blood-red eyes fixed on Chen Qi. A Third Rank Transcendent¡¯s robust body was, in the eyes of the Flying Dragons, a rare and delicious meal, especially with the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s deliberate nurturing. It could be said that every Flying Dragon of the Dragon Tamer King was a monster that devoured humans. ¡°Let go of the Teeth Dragon!¡± The crowd of Second Rank Transcendents outside, led by the Third Rank Extraordinary Berserker Brooke, wielding the unique serrated axes of the Flying Dragon Unit, marched in with neat steps. ¡°Berserker¡­¡± Chen Qi took the backpack card from the Teeth Dragon¡¯s waist, plunged his knife forcefully, and then kicked the now crippled Teeth Dragon away with one foot. Bang! In the next instant, a Flying Thunder Dragon suddenly jutted its head forward, opened its fanged maw, caught the Teeth Dragon mid-air, and with a crunch, bit him in half before everyone¡¯s eyes and swallowed him whole. Eaten right away¡­ Bree¡¯s heartbeat quickened drastically, and he was somewhat shocked. A Third Rank Transcendent had value as such, and under normal circumstances, even if captured, they would be treated as prisoners or commodities, sold to Legends. But in the eyes of the Flying Dragon Unit, a Third Rank Transcendent was just eaten like that. Fen¡¯s pupils under the mask trembled slightly, involuntarily recalling the Black Whale Group¡¯s horrific atrocities of his childhood. Faced with such a horrifying scene, Brooke the Berserker showed not a trace of sympathy, but instead lit a cigarette with a smile: ¡°Even a top Mechanic¡¯s boat bay isn¡¯t this desperate for three Third Rank Transcendent¡¯s backpack cards. Good stuff, now it all belongs to me.¡± Brooke lifted his hand gently, signaling his men to advance. It was a good opportunity to test the newly sharpened blade. Chen Qi lifted his head, his gaze piercing through the chaotic crowd and the smoky sea beyond, focusing on a Treasure Box Dragon with a back covered in gold, its shape robust. Treasure Box Dragons were typically used to collect the entire ship¡¯s spoils of war, and at the same time, when the value of the treasure boxes on it was substantial, the Treasure Box Dragon would grow gold. Chen Qi assumed the stance of one ready to strike: COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 435 - 435: Cup number 293 of Dragon Blood_2 Chapter 435: Cup number 293 of Dragon Blood_2 ¡°Bree, you control your Mechanical Dock for long-range fire support,¡± Fen, let¡¯s go together, our target is the Treasure Box Dragon. Once we¡¯ve looted it, we leave. As for the Water Elves, you¡¯re in charge of collecting the spoils of war.¡± Chen Qi briefly laid out the combat plan in front of everyone. ¡°Understood!¡± Fen took out her Magic Wand, readying herself for battle. Although she still had no real foundation, since Chen Qi had joined the fray, she had to as well. When we couldn¡¯t hear him anymore? Brooke bit the corner of his mouthpiece and pulled out a two-meter Dragon-cutting Axe from his backpack card. In an instant, his muscles swelled, and veins bulged under his skin like coiling dragons. Every inch of his skin emitted a blood-red malevolent aura. ¡°Just three Third Rank Transcendents daring to be so bold before a Berserker? Even if you three are supernovas, you¡¯ll kneel before me!¡± The next moment, the malevolent auras from both sides approached each other. Boom! Chen Qi executed a Hound Step, flowing like water, and delivered a Horizontal Slash. Brooke, eyes filled with rage, used the huge axe to block the slash. But then, scalding deep blue flames mixed with Sword Energy relentlessly tore at his flesh! Shadow Blade Slash, Blood and Flesh Cutting! Where Chen Qi slashed, dark flames suddenly burst into life. Brooke spat out a huge mass of blood energy and bellowed, ¡°Blade Release. Rage of the Madman!¡± Rage of the Madman allowed one to trade rage for a 100% attribute boost, gaining incredibly powerful healing abilities and constantly releasing Blade Phase Aura to attack all units within a radius of five meters. Everyone will die! Brooke spread his arms, ignoring all attacks like a fierce deity, slashing towards Chen Qi. Boom! The next second, from behind Chen Qi, a kick engulfed in deep blue flames lashed out, sending Brooke flying. For a moment, Brooke¡¯s massive, hefty body was like a scorching fireball, crashing solidly against the Treasure Box Dragon. Brooke¡¯s severe anger abruptly transformed as dark flames engulfed him, gnawing at his body like thousands of venomous insects biting him. Fury Blade¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s hand lightly turned, and the long blade in his hand suddenly burst into scalding deep blue flames, elongating continuously until it transformed into a two-meter long giant blade. Chen Qi took a deep breath; even without activating release or Ember Touch, his combat ability at sea, post-upgrade, was far stronger than that of an ordinary Third Rank Transcendent. Of course, prolonged combat was still very dangerous. The Black Thunder Dragon King looming in the sky could at any moment break the heavens and descend thunderbolts! A quick battle was a must¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s feet blazed with azure flames as he dashed across the sea surface at an astonishing speed, charging towards Brooke, who was atop the Treasure Box Dragon. Along the way, more than thirty pirates from the Flying Dragon Unit, wielding huge axes, charged toward him. On Chen Qi¡¯s blade, dark flames instantly gathered, forming a nearly ten-meter long flame edge. Then, with a Horizontal Slash, he sent the twenty-meter Flying Dragon pirates tumbling. Fen followed behind Chen Qi, elegantly shooting paralyzing poison spikes with her Magic Wand, taking control of all the Flying Dragons attacking Chen Qi. Is this guy really that fierce? Mechanic Bree broke out in cold sweat and started operating his Mechanical Dock. As a Mechanic, though his personal combat ability was weak, once he took control of machinery, he was the king of firepower. Kinetic energy gun, Underwater torpedo, Laser Platform¡­ ¡°Now is not the time to be stingy with money!¡± Bree activated all attack modes of the Mechanical Dock at once. In an instant, thousands of shells were fired simultaneously, and the previously one-sided Flying Dragon attack was bombarded, with many flying dragons even plummeting into the sea. ¡°Hey! Guys, there are experts here!¡± ¡°Run now, when the Black Thunder Dragon King comes, we¡¯ll all be dead!¡± ¡°First cripple these Flying Dragons, then we can run!¡± ¡°Wait, isn¡¯t that the Black Hunter?¡± ¡°The Black Hunter is here, shouldn¡¯t we be running?¡± The adventurers watched the black flames rise above the sea, shocked. The Black Hunter actually dared to launch an offensive on the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Army! Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They looked at each other, though they were scared of the Black Hunter, if they just fled, they would never escape the Flying Dragons¡¯ attack. Many Hunters chose to turn back and join the battle. The explosions on Seal One resembled torrential rain, resounding non-stop. For a while, Seal One entered an unprecedentedly chaotic battle. ¡°As long as I am on the sea, my Deep Sea Perception can detect most attacks, and the power of Fury Blade is much stronger¡­¡± Chen Qi charged forward in a sprint, arriving in front of Brooke, and slashed down with a Dark Fire Slash that extended forty meters! Boom! A thirty-meter Sword Energy poured down. Brooke could only defend continuously with his giant axe. However, under the relentless barrage, more and more wounds accumulated on the Berserker Brooke. This was a one-sided beating! Everyone was stunned; the once overbearing Flying Dragon Unit had suddenly fallen into disadvantage in an instant. At that moment, a pirate shouted loudly, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, the worse the situation for a Berserker, the more severe the injuries, and the skill of a Berserker is such that the more severe the injuries, the stronger the combat power becomes, so the worse the situation and the more severe the injuries, the better the situation will be!¡± After hearing this, the pirates¡¯ morale soared. Berserkers are known for their high health, aggressive attacks, and extremely strong recovery when at low health, but the ¡®Blood and Flesh Cutting¡¯ effect completely nullified Brooke¡¯s ability to heal. Brooke, covered in blood, felt the Blade Phase Aura of the blade before him, and his aura of fury was completely suppressed by Chen Qi. To be exact, the aura of fury on his body was not even comparable to the sword in the opponent¡¯s hand! Even more so, his aura of fury was being absorbed by that sword! This was outright crushing! Under the scorching flames! Brooke¡¯s arms became as fragile as ash. Stop! In the midst of the storm-like Chopping, Chen Qi finally delivered a slash, turning the Berserker Brooke before him into ashes. And the twenty-meter-long Treasure Box Dragon behind him was also slashed down to the ground, its entire body collapsing on the deck of the Seal One. Fire instantly covered the ground! Around them, many pirates preparing to support Brooke hesitated and ultimately chose to wait and see. Chen Qi took a long breath, glancing over the spoils of war before him. He made a casual count, and just from inside the Treasure Box Dragon, there were a staggering five thousand Beicoin, each worth ten thousand. Fifty million Beicoin, and considering these other useless spoils, there was conservatively a sum of one hundred million Beicoin¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but reflect, pirates indeed were the most profitable profession in these seas. The end¡­ After counting the coins, Chen Qi extinguished his long sword and left the area. His Deep Sea Perception could detect the Spirit Power Field of every person around the Seal One, but he couldn¡¯t guarantee if there were other reinforcements. Taking advantage of the chaos and running off with fifty million Beicoin was the safer option¡­ Chen Qi holding the backpack card, made two consecutive sprints, returning to his Mechanical Dock. ¡°Let¡¯s go, next time, once we¡¯re prepared, we¡¯ll come play with these Flying Dragons¡­¡± Chen Qi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said to Bree and Fen. Bree was fervently nodding; he had no desire to fight from the start. Fen nodded slightly; she hadn¡¯t expected the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Flying Dragon Unit to become so fearful. After the Water Elf collected the spoils, Chen Qi steered the Ghost away from the area. ¡­ ¡­ On the Ghost that was moving along, the sea breeze blew, and the roar of dragons gradually faded into the distance. Fen clasped her chest, taking deep breaths; thankfully, Chen Qi had intimidated them, sapping any desire to attack from those Flying Dragons. Bree wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and curiously asked, ¡°Chen Qi, where did you get all these weapons¡­¡± Bree was astonished; Chen Qi¡¯s equipment almost rivaled that of some nobles from families with plentiful resources. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t say a word but turned his head to look toward the distant horizon. The Dragon Taming King¡­ Chen Qi shook his head; his current strength was enough to handle a flock of Flying Dragons. But, the Black Thunder Dragon King that hovered at the apex of the sky, and the Dragon Tamer Jay, still posed a huge problem. Chen Qi glanced at the ¡®Dragon Contract Card¡¯ in his hand, along with the ¡®Cup of Dragon Blood¡¯; if he wanted to ensure his safety, he still needed an additional layer of insurance. ¡°Tame a dragon, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi turned his head, looking in the direction of the nearby sea. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 436 - 294: The Final Preparations Chapter 436: Chapter 294: The Final Preparations ¡°Maybe I could raise a big dog with Dragon Attributes¡­¡± Chen Qi leaned his hands on the ship¡¯s railing, bowed his head, and gazed at the layers of waves on the sea. Although he possessed Deep Sea Affinity, he still lacked the ability to move at high speeds in the vast ocean. There were four common methods to obtain high-speed underwater movement: flesh surgery, an Occupation Card from a Beastification, special mechanical equipment, or the more common skill cards. Flesh surgery required extensive modification of the body and had a very high failure rate, underwater equipment was too slow, and skill cards required building a large system. My talents, combined with high-speed underwater movement, would greatly increase my survival rate on this ocean. In the short term, I cannot increase my speed under the sea, but the Sea Dragons, long-term dwellers of the ocean, are indeed the kings of speed in these waters¡­ Chen Qi thought to this point, a bit exhilarated, unable to resist pacing back and forth, full of confidence. No matter how fast a person can swim, could they be faster than a Sea Dragon? If on the high seas, I could control a Nearshore Dominator and move through the sea with its aid, then my strategic retreat capabilities on the sea would be greatly enhanced! Then, I could rob the pirate groups at sea as I please! Of course, all this presupposes that I can successfully make a contract with a Sea Dragon. A Dragon Contract Card allows a Transcendent to form a contract with a pet beast, and once a contract is formed, the pet beast can sense its master¡¯s consciousness and act accordingly, even without spoken words. Now, the only question is if there is a Sea Dragon that can form a contract with me¡­ Chen Qi mused inwardly. First of all, this Dragon Contract Card absolutely cannot be used to form contracts with High Rank members of the Dragon Clan, so my only option is the Nearshore Dominator, the Black Ship Sea Dragon. Chen Qi is not a Beast Tamer, nor does he have a heart connection, so whether a contract can be successfully formed ultimately depends on the Black Ship Sea Dragon¡¯s affinity toward him and the power of the Contract Card itself. ¡°I may need to return to the nearshore¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured, leaning against the ship. ¡°Nearshore?¡± Bree immediately patted his chest and let out a sigh of relief: ¡°Right, we all need to go back to the nearshore. Those Black Whale Group pirates no matter how audacious, wouldn¡¯t dare attack Moonstone City. As long as we stay in Moonstone City, not even the Dragon Tamer King, let alone the King of Pirates, Whale Father, could do anything but watch from outside the walls!¡± Chen Qi and Fen both glanced at Bree¡¯s face. Coward! Chen Qi explained: ¡°The Dragon Tamer King has attacked Seal Number One. The navy won¡¯t let this go easily. Eventually, the navy¡¯s fleet will battle it out with the Dragon Tamer King. Our goal is to take advantage of their battle and raid the backyard of the Dragon Tamer King for the Moon Island Flower, and secure it to complete our promotion.¡± ¡°The Dragon Tamer King?¡± Bree had seen the Dragon Tamer King, Jay, and he really couldn¡¯t imagine how their frail ships on the sea could snatch something from under the eyes of the Black Thunder Dragon King. Just one glance could kill you! Fen took a deep breath, asking with a hint of reluctance: ¡°When will you return?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be back as soon as possible. I may also need to purchase some ammunition and special equipment. This operation, we may be face-to-face with a Legend, and unlike with Carol, Jay, the Dragon Tamer King might be controlled by your release, but the Black Thunder Dragon King probably won¡¯t.¡± My release won¡¯t work¡­ Fen bit her teeth, Chen Qi¡¯s words piercing her heart like a sword. Her trump card at sea was ¡®Flowers Blossom in Blood,¡¯ a Flower Phase Release that could even control a Legend. That¡¯s why Fen was confident that even facing a Legend, they could still find a way to survive. But as Chen Qi said, Flowers Blossom in Blood might not work effectively against large creatures. Still, Qi is going to help me¡­ Fen bit her lip gently, not quite sure how to express her gratitude and could only nod. Chen Qi handed a Communication Card to Fen. The Communication Card made by Melanie allowed them to keep in touch over long distances. There should be plenty of ships returning to Moonstone City at this time¡­ Chen Qi chuckled softly: ¡°Fen, when I go back to the nearshore, I won¡¯t need my own ship, I¡¯ll leave this one, as well as the Water Elf, in your care. Please ensure your safety. Oh, and if you find the sofa uncomfortable, you can sleep on my bed.¡± Giving me the ship and I can sleep on your¡­ bed¡­ Fen nodded excitedly: ¡°Okay!¡± Bree stood between the two, a bit confused: ¡°Wait, you two, are you thinking of stealing from the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backyard?¡± These two had always been so reckless? Bree was suddenly shocked; even as a member of the Ice Demon Pirate Group and a genius mechanic known as Steam Hand, he wouldn¡¯t dare to covet anything belonging to the Dragon Tamer King! The Dragon Tamer King was different from other legends; he had almost no extra feelings for humans. Chen Qi looked up and said, ¡°Yes, Bree, can you contact the Ice Demon Pirate Group? We might need some help.¡± If the Ice Demon Pirate Group could lend their aid, then this operation would definitely be a smooth sailing one! Bree let out a long sigh, ¡°The Captain and Vice-Captain have discovered a Witch Relic Land, and most of our crew has joined in this operation.¡± Witch Relic Land, a place the Ice Demon Pirate Group spent most of their time exploring various lost lands¡­ Chen Qi asked curiously, ¡°Hm? Then why are you still at sea? Do you have a mission?¡± Bree turned his head aside, murmuring softly, ¡°They think I¡¯m a burden¡­¡± From his expression, a clear sense of discontent could be seen. That¡¯s too much! Simply indefensible¡­ Chen Qi patted Bree on the shoulder: ¡°Absolute nonsense, how are you weak? Your Ice Demon Pirate Group commands Shell Country and Hammer Country. As a mechanic, you¡¯re only lacking some money and an opportunity right now.¡± Upon hearing this, Bree revealed an especially confident smile: ¡°Really? I think so too. When the Mecha and Mechanical Puppet Soldiers I ordered arrive, they¡¯ll all know what an invincible mechanic looks like!¡± Chen Qi coughed twice: ¡°No worries, Bree, we believe in your abilities. If our operation turns out to be a success, by that time, if we get our hands on skills cards that can increase Dragon Charm, we¡¯ll sell them all to you!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Bree¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but light up. ¡°Of course, but you¡¯ll have to forge some things for us.¡± Chen Qi smiled slightly. At that moment, Bree was like a man deeply in love, his sense of money distorted whenever romance was involved. Until a new mechanic was recruited, ¡®Bree¡¯ the mechanic¡¯s wool was there for the taking! Chen Qi wrote down a list and handed it over: ¡°Bree, I¡¯d like to pre-order some items from you. Please gather them within seven days.¡± The list contained items like anti-Mecha bombs, underwater mobility tools, and some temporary ship repair tools. ¡°No problem!¡± The thought of being held in the arms of a tall half-dragon man made Bree agree to the request at once. After that, Chen Qi discussed some matters with Fen and then prepared to head to Black Mine City. ¡°If you run into trouble, contact me immediately.¡± Chen Qi waved his hand and went into the bedroom to pack. At this moment, two more dragon roars echoed from the distant sky. Bree turned his head, looking at this quiet, masked Witch Miss. Why did it feel like these two didn¡¯t have a superior-subordinate relationship? He suddenly speculated, asking curiously, ¡°Witch Miss, aren¡¯t you afraid that he¡¯ll go back to Moonstone City, never return, and escape?¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the Witch Sea, betraying comrades under the pretext of going home was an everyday occurrence. ¡°Not at all!¡± Fen adjusted her mask, speaking with a hint of pride. ¡°Is that so?¡± Bree looked up, puzzled, gazing at the heavy clouds and the lightning streaking across the sky: ¡°I just hope we don¡¯t get targeted by Jay.¡± Bree raised his head; he always felt that the distant clouds were emitting agonized howls like tormented evil spirits. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 437 - 295 Ive Got My Eyes on You Chapter 437: Chapter 295 I¡¯ve Got My Eyes on You Boom! Boom! In the clouds shrouded with dark clouds and flashing lightning, a thunderstorm like never before ravaged the vast ocean. The thunder roared like war drums, echoing through the heavens, each bolt of lightning resembled a ferocious wound tearing the sky apart. Among the thick thunderclouds, a massive Black Thunder Dragon suddenly burst forth, trailed by an entire row of Flying Thunder Dragons. Where the Thunder Dragon passed, lightning flashed and thunder crashed vigorously. A figure clad in heavy armor sat atop the head of the Black Thunder Dragon, holding his breath and concentrating, quietly waiting for news from his subordinates. Soon, a Transcendent draped in a heavy black cloak, riding a Flying Thunder Dragon, flew to the side of the Dragon Tamer. At this moment, only the two of them existed within the entire mass of dark clouds. The black-gloved man chuckled and said, ¡°Sir, our Flying Dragon Unit has already captured Seal Number Three, the naval-controlled offshore oil station, three renewable Class B fractures, plus Naval Base Number Five!¡± After he finished speaking with a chuckle, he murmured softly, ¡°However, there were some issues with Seal Number One; their Hunters didn¡¯t show the expected panic, and, on top of that, our Treasure Box Dragon¡¯s chest was robbed.¡± ¡°Does your ass need a beating again?¡± Jay opened his dazzling golden pupils. Trembling in his heart, the black-gloved man touched his own butt, saying somewhat coyly, ¡°Maybe a bit deserving of a beating.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dragon Tamer Jay fell silent for a moment, then changed the subject, ¡°How is going the investigation you were asked to conduct?¡± The black-gloved man coughed twice and replied, ¡°I consulted Doctor Crow and indeed, Black Death Doctor has successfully developed a Black Blood Potion. Apart from the pain during consumption, no other physical side effects have been discovered so far, but Doctor Crow still believes it might have potential mental effects.¡± Immediately after, the black-gloved man joined his hands together: ¡°Lord Jay, the Black Blood Potion is the latest product bestowed by Black Death Doctor, are we really not going to use it? If the Whale Father finds out¡­¡± Jay reached out his hand and pulled out a vial of Black Blood Potion. Within the black glass tube, the black blood thrashed against the glass like a demon. The words of Black Death Doctor were still vividly clear¡ªhe enticed with his mouth full of black teeth that only by continuously consuming this blood until all the blood in the body was replaced by Black Blood, could one step onto the Great Whale Road and become a Saint. ¡°Become a Saint with this?¡± Jay crushed the vial of Black Blood Potion and carelessly tossed it from the sky. The black-gloved man was suddenly stunned, ¡°Sir, that was something bestowed by the Whale Father! Formed from countless Black Whale Blood! Moreover, the Whale Father has stated that every Pirate General must regularly consume the Black Blood Potion!¡± Trembling all over, defying Whale Father was akin to seeking death. However, the Dragon Tamer King seemed quite composed, as if he did not consider the King of Pirates, Whale Father, at all, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, black-gloved one, since you have followed me, I can tell you, do you know why the Whale Father never leaves the Mist Sea?¡± ¡°Why?¡± The black-gloved man curiously asked. Renowned as the strongest Pirate Emperor, Whale Father had never appeared outside the Mist Sea for decades. No, to be precise, he had never left the islands of the Mist Sea! Jay turned back, a hint of a shadow flashing through his golden pupils: ¡°A shadow of a deity wanders above this ocean, the Lantern Apostles, they are one of the Thirteen Taboos. Whale Father, having conservatively lived more than two hundred years, in order not to be reaped by these deities, these old guys, they only dare to hide in their dark lairs. Once they leave that patch of mist, they would suffer punishment from the Lantern Apostles.¡± Wandering gods¡­ Black Glove nodded. He had heard many tales about the Thirteen Taboos. But it was the first time he¡¯d heard that the King of Pirates, Whale Father, hid in the vast ocean out of fear of the Lantern Apostle. The King of Pirates feared to leave the island. This was undoubtedly disrespectful to Whale Father! Black Glove broke out in a cold sweat and quickly changed the subject. ¡°By the way, Lord Jay, while I was talking to Doctor Crow, I also heard something else.¡± ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°It is said that the Black Death Doctor is developing something new. For this, they need the Black Hunter, but the Black Whale Pirate Group has secretly withdrawn the bounty on the Black Hunter. They fear that our men, not knowing their own strength, might kill him. For this reason, the Black Death Doctor also plans to spread the words ¡®do not kill the Black Hunter¡¯ and ¡®do not seriously injure the Black Hunter¡¯ to every pirate captain.¡± S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dragon Tamer King Jay closed his eyes: ¡°It¡¯s strange, whether it¡¯s the Flower Witch or the Black Hunter, we in the Black Whale Group only want them alive. Despite the bounties, we never deploy our top experts to hunt them down¡­¡± Is the Black Death Doctor afraid that our pirates, lacking restraint, might kill them? Jay lowered his head, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. Although the Black Whale Group issued many capture-alive bounties, the group¡¯s pirates are extremely brutal. Once captured, the chance of death was high. Facing key figures, the Black Whale Group would issue special No-Killing Bounty Orders to prevent the pirates from acting recklessly. However, even prohibiting serious injuries to the Black Hunter was unprecedented. In the eyes of the Black Whale Group, might the Black Hunter be of even greater value than the Flower Witch? Jay lowered his head and smiled: ¡°That¡¯s interesting, Black Glove; you¡¯ve gathered some decent intelligence. I¡¯ll have someone reward you with a few lashes later.¡± ¡°Sir, I should, but you know I¡¯m not the sort who takes pleasure in receiving pain.¡± Jay fell into deep thought. He was not a loyal man. His only purpose in this vast sea was to gather resources sufficient to elevate him to a Saint, and then leave this place. After plundering everything, whether he wanted to defy Whale Father, join the navy, or flee this sea, he needed leverage. Leverage insignificant to him, yet crucial to others. After a long silence, Jay said coldly: ¡°Black Glove, when I take down the navy, secretly gather information on the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch; notify me immediately if they appear. Be discreet about this.¡± Black Hunter, Flower Witch¡­ In Jay¡¯s golden eyes flashed a hint of greed. Third Ranks were no different from ants in his sight. He would personally hunt the Witch and Hunter who had long run rampant on these seas! Using two Third Rank individuals as chips to negotiate with Whale Father and the navy was simply too profitable. Black Glove bowed his head, stammering: ¡°Lord, actually, those who attacked Seal One appeared to be the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch. But now, they¡¯ve gone far, and it seems they have a Space Jump Engine; we can¡¯t catch up¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jay turned his head, staring at Black Glove, and silently raised his hand, a flicker of lightning passing over his fingertips. Black Glove looked at Jay with a terrified expression, rubbing his hands. Ever since he was burned by Chen Qi¡¯s 800,000 liters of Ghost Fire Oil, he felt a slight change in his spirit. With the crackling of sparks, within the thunderclouds, cries of agony echoed across the sky. In the heavy clouds, lightning continued to flash. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 438 - 296: New Pet Beast, Nearshore Dominator! Chapter 438: Chapter 296: New Pet Beast, Nearshore Dominator! A week later, at dusk, Moonstone City, Big Port. Rolling black waves churned as ships billowing thick smoke sailed in from the distant sea. A dense crowd squeezed onto the harbor, looking towards the ships that carried not adventurers returning with their haul but mostly the injured¡ªmen and women, old and young alike. In the cold autumn season, the wounded huddled together on the ships like cargo, tightly packed into every corner. The sea breeze, tinged with the smell of blood, blew gently across as the ships docked, and the crowd surged forward anxiously. A weapons merchant, with skin like tree bark and dressed in a tattered cloak, set up a small stall by the roadside of the harbor, gazing towards the crowd. In the middle of the dense crowd stood a man in black hunter¡¯s clothes, looking out at the sea from the harbor, motionless for a long time. The weapons merchant asked in a withered, hoarse voice, ¡°Sir, are you a Hunter from Black Mine City?¡± At his waist hung a Second Rank Hunter¡¯s Certificate from Black Mine City. Chen Qi adjusted his hood, turned back, and glanced over the other man. The merchant appeared to be around sixty years old, his skin shriveled like bark, nearly clinging to his bones. A Third Rank Shell Phase Transcendent, probably a ¡®Store Manager¡¯ of the Shell Phase¡ªthis is a very popular business occupation. By consuming an additional Third Rank Occupation Card during promotion, along with a relic anchoring the ¡®store property,¡¯ plus fifty Gold Coins, one can advance into a special Store Manager. Then, through selling items and completing tasks, they can earn the rare supernatural currency and inspiration points of the Transcendent world. In Shell Country, many chaotic weapon store managers, potion store managers, dockyard managers, bar managers, Enchanting Demon store managers, and so on, all fall under the ¡®Store Manager¡¯ occupation branch. Chen Qi confirmed, ¡°Weapons Store Manager?¡± The merchant calmly lifted the tattered cloth over his goods, ¡°Yes, I used to be a Hunter from Black Mine City as well, sir. Are you looking to buy something?¡± While speaking, the skin at the corner of the weapons merchant¡¯s mouth made a noticeable creaking sound. This was a common sign of ¡®Shell Phase Fissure,¡¯ a necrotic tree disease. Untreated, it could disable a Third Rank Transcendent for life. In addition to death, the ¡®fissure¡¯ could inflict unimaginable and incurable diseases. Stories of once-glorious Third Ranks, reduced to invalids due to disease after constant adventuring¡ªsometimes even their bodies used as materials¡ªwere not uncommon above these seas. Specifically, aside from dying in a fissure or conflict, this was the ultimate fate of most Third Rank Transcendents in the era of adventure. Chen Qi lowered his head and scanned the goods in front of the weapons merchant. He had been in Moonstone City for some time, but there was one important thing he had yet to obtain. Occasionally, merchants at Moonstone City¡¯s harbor had certain items; judging by quality alone, the goods the weapons merchant sold were not bad. The weapon merchant added, ¡°Sir, my eldest son died of an abdominal infection from a poisonous insect; he didn¡¯t receive surgery in time. Now, with the war upon us, the Black Whale Group has killed many sailors. My second son, although a Second Rank, can¡¯t refuse others and lacks his own opinions. There are limited spots for good Doctors, so I need to secure one in advance, if he¡¯s able to return.¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t respond, continuing to scrutinize the items. Seeing this, the weapons merchant added a few more words, ¡°Sir, I¡¯m not trying to play on your sympathy or trick you out of your money; these are good things I¡¯ve found on early adventures. If it weren¡¯t for some disputes I¡¯ve had with Moonstone City¡¯s business guild, they could be exchanged for a large sum of money¡­¡± After a moment of silence, Chen Qi inquired, ¡°Do you have one of those ¡®Tattoo Magic Circuits¡¯ that can increase the total amount of Spiritual Power and casting speed just by being applied to the body, without the need for surgery?¡± The weapons merchant replied calmly, ¡°That sounds familiar, let me search¡­¡± S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi had already purchased many items during his trip to Moonstone City. Among them were eighty Spiral Magic Bullets valued at ten million and sixty Bright Flash Bombs worth three million, specially designed to blind large creatures. During the war, the prices of weapons in Moonstone City had surged, but to combat the Flying Dragons, he needed some aerial countermeasures. Furthermore, the Holy Light Skill Occupation Card, which offered courage, strength, and inspiration enhancement, was valued at five million. Although a support skill, it was an essential ability for Lamp Keepers. And in the black market, the sought-after ¡°Water Breathing¡± skill which could enhance underwater breathing time cost him ten million Shell Coins. Additionally, with the expedited ship tickets, special marketplace entry tickets, and other expenses, the fifty million Gold Coins Chen Qi had collected were now down to twenty million. Fortunately, he had no reputation in Moonstone City and, with a Second Rank Hunter¡¯s Certificate, he could enter any shop without scrutiny. Soon after, the weapons merchant found a roll of ¡®bandage¡¯ among his densely stocked goods, marked with dark blue patterns. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes brightened as he took the bandage. [Convenient Tattoo Magic Circuit Nature: Book Description: This Convenient Magic Circuit just needs to be entwined around the body to enhance your ¡®Spiritual Power transmission efficiency¡¯ and increase your total Spiritual Power.] COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 439 - 296: New Pet Beast, Nearshore Dominator!_2 Chapter 439: Chapter 296: New Pet Beast, Nearshore Dominator!_2 Magic Circuits were a kind of enhancement that was inscribed onto oneself, greatly increasing the efficiency and overall capacity for Spiritual Power transmission. However, for Transcendents who were not of the ¡°Script¡± type, this enhancement could only be relied upon through surgery or equipment. The portable series of Magic Circuits could achieve the same effect, with the only drawback being they were prone to damage and wearing them was like being wrapped up like a mummified corpse in bandages. But for Chen Qi, this was quite a good piece of equipment. After all, among his opponents on this trip, he might face those Transcendents who were inherently very special; he had to maximize his immediate combat power. An¡¯s Magic Circuit originated from an adventure at her school, which was a Magic Circuit connected to an A-level rift called the ¡°Magic Net.¡± When she activated her ¡°release,¡± her Spiritual Power was nearly limitless, with the only thing holding her back being her frail body. In this conflict, he was very likely to encounter these Third Rank Transcendents who had undergone such strange adventures. This time his luck wasn¡¯t bad¡­ Chen Qi took the bandages and asked, ¡°How much?¡± The old arms dealer paused for a moment, ¡°Sir, I have two. The total price is six million. Together, I¡¯ll make it five million.¡± Quite a fair price¡­ Chen Qi took out his money bag and poured out a hundred Gold Coins, ¡°I¡¯ll take these two cards and all these explosive bottles and jars.¡± Many things in this small store, although he didn¡¯t need them, could likely be sold for a higher price in Black Mine City. The amount of money stunned the arms dealer momentarily, making it hard for him to snap back to reality, ¡°Many thanks! With this money, I¡¯ll be able to schedule a surgery with the doctor.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­¡± Chen Qi sighed. The major defeat at the navy base had caused too much chaos, and the entire sea¡¯s order had completely toppled. Now in Moonstone City, good doctors¡¯ surgery fees constantly soared. For an ordinary person to heal a crippled body, at the very least ten million shells were needed. This amount of money, even in the current ¡®Gold Rush¡¯ of the Witch Sea, was a price many couldn¡¯t afford. Not to mention, many of the wounded¡¯s parents and relatives were just ordinary workers in the factories of Moonstone City. Afterward, he took his purchases and felt an ominous premonition, opening the envelope in his pocket. Inside the envelope was Melanie¡¯s communication card, and on the card, only the latest bright red text: ¡°Danger, requesting help.¡± Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°The time has finally come?¡± Chen Qi grew excited for a moment, then immediately furrowed his brows. Red was the color of urgency, meaning the situation had developed beyond Fen¡¯s expectations! Moreover, his current means of transportation were a problem. Ordinary passenger ships were far too slow. Additionally, the large number of wounded meant eighty percent of Moonstone City¡¯s ships had been temporarily requisitioned as transport and merchant ships to carry the wounded. He had been in Moonstone City for quite a while now. Chen Qi anxiously looked out to the open sea. At that moment, the arms dealer looked up and said, ¡°Sir, are you heading out to sea to fight? I¡¯ve heard that currently, the Black Whale Group and Sea God Pirate Group are seizing the opportunity amidst the chaos to raid various islands; there are no safe places left at sea.¡± The arms dealer spoke instinctively. In recent days, the mortuary in Moonstone City was full, with body bags piled up across the whole square, and in those bags were young people seeking glory and money. ¡°I know.¡± The arms dealer said uncertainly, ¡°Is there something important?¡± ¡°Important¡­¡± After thinking for a bit, Chen Qi said, ¡°You could say that.¡± ¡°Sir, at Goldfish Dock in Moonstone City, there¡¯s an inexpensive, fast steamship for hire.¡± The arms dealer seemed to recall something else, drawing a snowflake pattern on his chest, ¡°May the Ice Witch bless you, and may you and your family return home safely.¡± ¡°Mhm¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded and walked towards the distance, lightly stepping on the sea surface, then advancing along the sea, walking until he reached the uninhabited vast open sea. The sea breeze was biting. As he continued forward, black scales slowly emerged from the sea surface, appearing below his feet. A low roar came from below. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Chen Qi lifted his head, opened his tired eyes, and looked toward the distant sea. ¡­ Two days later. Above the ruins of Seal Number One in the Dragon Flower Islands. At this moment, what once was the glittering Seal Number One had split in two; raging, fiery flames had burned for three days and nights. The position of Seal Number One was the strategic gateway to the Dragon Flower Islands. In these days, atop these ruins, too many battles had taken place. Right by the blazing fire, the severed limbs of navy soldiers could still be seen. This was their battlefield, their resting place, and the location where an imminent decisive battle was about to happen. Surrounding the massive ruins of Seal Number One¡¯s moving dock, a large number of Hunter adventure ships were docked. Among them were those out for money, and others out for friends¡¯ vendettas. And a Ghost Ship filled with fresh flowers also stopped nearby, standing out conspicuously. Looking at the frantic roars of the distant seamen, Bree glanced at her pocket watch, ¡°Lady Witch, according to the intel, time is running short, as the Giant Shark Battleship¡¯s owner and one of the navy¡¯s admirals, the Tiger Shark, as well as the Dragon Tamer King Jay, may soon arrive.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fen didn¡¯t speak but turned her head to look out toward the distant sea. Boom! The sound of giant waves roared as the Giant Shark Battleship tore through the waves, and at the bow, a man dressed in a tight navy uniform, wearing an admiral¡¯s cap, raised his head to look at the sky. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 440 - 296: New Favorite Beast, Nearshore Dominator! _3 Chapter 440: Chapter 296: New Favorite Beast, Nearshore Dominator! _3 Its head square, its eyes small and round but filled with a murderous aura, it constantly emanated an unruly Blade Phase Aura. At sea, it was like a roaring giant shark. Tiger Shark, one of the three great admirals of the navy, held the occupation of ¡®War General¡¯ with Blade Phase skills. His combat power was extremely strong, and he could grant all ¡°warriors¡± a fearless BUFF, along with an extremely strong overall vision, making him a profession that possessed both command and combat capabilities. If he wished, he could even elevate the Spiritual Power Source of all Second Rank navy members present to the level of a Third Rank Transcendent within a short time. At the same time, unlike the navy under Bai Ou¡¯s command, the troops under Tiger Shark advocated Blade Phase and worshipped the Thirteen Hunters Prison Master, making them an extremely vicious force. To many, their naval force seemed even more piratical than the pirates! Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound of war drums erupted! Two thousand navy members of Tiger Shark, dressed in ¡®Storm Hammer¡¯ uniforms and wearing ¡®Giant Shark¡¯ armbands, shouted in unison: ¡°Kill! Kill! Kill!¡± Amidst the sky full of cries to kill, Tiger Shark lifted his head, his arms as thick as iron columns crossed over his chest as he roared: ¡°Come out! Jay!¡± Boom! His mighty voice echoed across the sea, stirring up layers of waves. Over these days, the navy and the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Army had clashed twenty times, resulting in a total of five thousand casualties. Today, either Dragon Flower Islands would fall to the navy, or the Giant Shark Battleship would go to the Black Whale Group! ¡°Opportunity!¡± Bree¡¯s eyes lit up, and he quickly said aloud. As long as the Dragon Taming King and the Tiger Shark navy battled, it was their best opportunity to enter the back garden of Dragon Taming Island. ¡°But¡­¡± Fen shook her head, it might be her closest chance to the legendary medicinal materials. Moreover, the place where the Moon Island Flower was located was very likely the sacred land left by the Ice Witch. Perhaps, she could complete her promotion directly on Moon Flower Island. But now, one person was still missing. Fen touched Melanie¡¯s communication card, which had broken after being used once for ultra-long distance transmission. Bree turned back, looked at the Flower Witch, and said quietly: ¡°Miss Witch, the situation at sea has become too severe recently. Passenger ships have all been turned into medical ships. Chen Qi has no ships, even if he received your message in Moonstone City immediately, he couldn¡¯t rush here. We don¡¯t have time to wait for him.¡± Bree stretched his limbs; over these days, he had upgraded his equipment and regained his confidence. ¡°¡­¡± Fen was silent for a moment; time was of the essence. The stand-off between Tiger Shark and the Dragon Taming King was their best chance. The next instant, the Second Rank Transcendent troop of Tiger Shark navy, entwining in red auras, surged forward across the sea. They were wrapped in red auras¡ªthe skill ¡®War Zeal¡¯ of Tiger Shark which granted warriors strength but also filled them with a desire for slaughter and battle. There were ten of them, each granted the power of Third Rank by the War Zeal of Tiger Shark, momentarily possessing the strength to match that of a Third Rank. The leader of the Tiger Shark Team, holding a blood-stained curved sword, his eyes bloodshot, asked: ¡°Who allowed you to appear here, chef?¡± ¡°Now go back, leave this place, and prepare us a victorious feast!¡± ¡°And, the women, stay!¡± Trouble¡­ Fen held her Magic Wand, looking at the Tiger Shark team at sea, momentarily stunned. If she took action against the Tiger Shark team, it was very likely she would encounter an attack from the Tiger Shark General, forcing her to show her release. ¡°Sorry, sorry, we¡¯re leaving right now¡­¡± Bree bowed down, reluctantly saying. At a time when a great war was about to begin, they absolutely couldn¡¯t afford to offend these terrifying executioners. However, facing Bree¡¯s pleas, these members of the Tiger Shark team still showed no pause; they were completely infected by the frantic Blade Phase Aura. ¡°Leave the corpses¡­¡± The team leader of the Tiger Shark crew grinned. Boom! Yet, the next moment, a sharp head suddenly emerged from the sea, its sharp black scales and blood-stained waves dancing together, instantly swallowing the ten people of the Tiger Shark team. The sea was tinged with a spreading stain of fresh blood. ¡°¡­¡± What was that? Bree couldn¡¯t see clearly for a moment. Fen slowly turned around, in front of the captain¡¯s room, she heard a familiar voice, and the cheers of a Water Elf. ¡°It¡¯s time for us to set off, the two of you.¡± Chen Qi, drenched, leaned on the captain¡¯s room side, silently saying. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. SEND GIFT Chapter 441 - 297: Whose Troops are Those? Chapter 441: Chapter 297: Whose Troops are Those? ¡°By six in the evening, the flames of daylight gradually weakened, heavy dark clouds churned, thunder murmured in the distance, and the rumbling of steam echoed from afar. Centered on the ruins of Seal No.1, more and more warships crossed the rolling black waves and assembled here. Meanwhile, the fleet under the Dragon Tamer King sailed from afar, positioning themselves in front of the Dragon Flower Islands, forming a massive sea wall. Amidst the roaring of steam and the navy, Chen Qi stroked the Water Elf¡¯s head after a long absence, lifting his head calmly, like a guest about to head to a banquet, ¡°Fen, have you changed into a new outfit?¡± Previously, Fen had been wearing a loose cloak on the outside and a tied waistlong robe underneath. Beneath the robe were thick trousers and bandage grass cloth shoes, quite the common Herb Pharmacist attire of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. But now, Fen had changed into a lighter, pale green hunter¡¯s clothes, with thick-soled leather boots, more convenient, a backpack card, and Potion Bottles placed on an easily accessible tool belt. Above her clothes, she had sewn some pockets, all filled with the splash-type Potion Bottles she had concocted these days. How should it be put? Her dressing style was a bit like Chen Qi¡¯s. ¡°The previous clothes were not suitable for battle.¡± Fen, clad in pharmacist clothes and petite, stared intently at Chen Qi, as her tightly furrowed brow gradually relaxed. Although she still had many doubts about this operation, Chen Qi¡¯s arrival brought an inexplicable sense of security. The new clothes look pretty good¡­ Chen Qi handed over the ¡®Convenient Magic Circuit¡¯ he had recently acquired to Fen: ¡°It¡¯s a garment that can briefly enhance Spiritual Power.¡± Is this bandage a garment? Underwear? Fen took the bandage with confusion, and then tossed her carefully concocted ¡®Dangerous Potion Bag¡¯ to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the potion bag, pulled out the potions inside, and then shook them gently, opened the bottles, and downed four dangerous potions in one gulp. Before long, his body became burning hot, filled with strength! [You have consumed the Flower Healing Potion, and your body¡¯s self-healing ability has¡­] [You have consumed the Rage Flower Potion, and your strength has greatly increased¡­] S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You have consumed the Source of Inspiration, and your Spiritual Power has increased¡­] [You have consumed the Night Spider Potion, and your Elf has increased¡­] These four potions did not repel each other and put his body in a perfect state. Chen Qi¡¯s body became a bit feverish and excited, he said with a smile, ¡°Not bad.¡± Following that, Chen Qi shared the High Rank Illumination Bombs he bought in Moonstone City with Bree and Fen, and Bree handed over his heavy explosives to them. The three quickly divided the items. ¡°We have done well,¡± Chen Qi praised, then turned to look toward the center of the distant battle: ¡°Bree, trouble you to start the energy engine in advance. After that, as soon as the Dragon Tamer King appears, we¡¯ll set off.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bree wiped the sweat from his forehead¡ªperhaps out of an impulse for the Dragon Charm¡ªunconsciously, he had joined this pirate ship that only had a captain and a first mate. And he, was the sole external employee. Chen Qi picked up the binoculars and looked into the distance, his gaze lingering on the large white pigeon on top of the Giant Shark Battleship: ¡°There are quite a few old acquaintances.¡± Not only were legends like the Tiger Shark and the Dragon Tamer King gathered for this battle, but there was also an assembly of Third Rank strong people from the navy and Pirate Group recently. However, Tiger Shark, as a general, paid no heed to these strong people, positioning them in a ¡®support¡¯ or ¡®reserve¡¯ capacity instead. At the top of the Giant Shark Ship House, Pelu adjusted her camera, finding the right angle, ready to capture everything that happened today. Pelu¡¯s little golden hair danced in the wind, her eyes shining with gold, stomping with excitement: ¡°My inspiration tells me that today¡¯s news here! It will definitely be more exciting than when Little Red Riding Hood of the Blood Blade Pirate Group attacked the former general¡¯s base!¡± ¡°¡­¡± An quietly stayed by Pelu¡¯s side, not saying a word; she had been cooperating with General Bai Ou¡¯s troops for a long time after joining the navy. And now, with the pirate base¡¯s downfall, General Bai Ou¡¯s capture, and Chen Qi¡¯s disappearance, the accumulation of various news had formed a gloomy cloud that could not be dispersed. The only thing that comforted her was that the learning speed of Water Elf No.2 lately was not bad. Under training, Water Elf No.2 had already become proficient in using some heavy firearms and piloting small combat ships. Moreover, she didn¡¯t have much affection for the Tiger Shark¡¯s troops. Aside from this, Diya and the old man of Blue Fire stood to the side, not yet having emerged from the shadow of the Blue Fire Island incident, not wishing to partake in the showdown between legends. Everyone¡¯s here¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s gaze paused in front of Pelu¡¯s camera for a moment, then he lifted his head. Whoosh! Whoosh! Above those heavy clouds, a small point of light appeared, which grew larger and larger under the howling of the wind¡ª A huge gust of wind came howling, Chen Qi¡¯s hair was completely blown back by the wind, forming a slicked back style: ¡°Finally here, huh!¡± Between the dense thunderclouds, people gradually discerned the true appearance of that point of light as an immense momentum surged out from the depths of the clouds, illuminating the skies with successive bolts of thunder. Boom! Boom! A gigantic figure, with the force of thunderous might, plummeted from the sky. Wherever it passed, it left a heavy trail of lightning afterimages! For a moment, everyone present was captivated by the immense figure.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 442 - 297: Whose Troops are Those?_2 Chapter 442: Chapter 297: Whose Troops are Those?_2 ¡°` Its massive body towered above, limbs adorned with thick, black scales that constantly shimmered, each flicker accompanied by crackling arcs of pitch-black electricity, coalescing into lightning bolt-like black dragon horns atop its forehead. The Black Thunder Dragon King! The Black Thunder Dragon King, standing thirty meters tall, opened its gaping maw to reveal sharp fangs, then let out a fierce roar: ¡°ROAR!!!!¡± As it bellowed, the very earth and sky seemed to tremble, and nearly a hundred bolts of lightning fell from the clouds, striking the Giant Shark Battleship. Boom! Boom! Boom! In an instant, the gloomy sea became as dazzlingly bright as daytime! It wasn¡¯t until ten seconds later that the lightning ceased, and at that moment, a not so tall man, stepping on the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s spike-studded, slender neck, climbed onto the dragon¡¯s head. The Dragon Tamer in his thirties, with slicked-back blonde hair and golden dragon eyes, showed neither fear nor awe. The Dragon Tamer King, Jay! His calm yet malicious gaze swept around, from the Ghost Ship of Chen Qi in the distance to the Tiger Shark general on the Giant Shark Battleship. Then, he twisted his neck and uttered just one simple word: ¡°Fight!¡± In the skies above, swarms of Flying Thunder Dragons swept across, while the Tiger Shark general pointed his officer¡¯s sword toward the Dragon Tamer King, Jay. With the deafening sound of war drums, the Flying Thunder Dragons charged at the Battleship¡¯s Defense Barrier; cannons aimed at the naval ships nearby showered splinters and debris in all directions, with flames soaring high. The navy was not to be outdone, retaliating swiftly; amidst interlacing fire, the sea was ablaze in moments, with huge columns of water rising and crashing down with force. At the same time, the boats from both sides began boarding actions; the zeal of the Tiger Shark Team, stained with war fervor, wielded swords fearlessly and heedless of pain, roaring as they charged at the pirates, where blood and sweat intermingled, and for a moment, dueling figures filled the sea and blood reddened the waters. Chen Qi raised his hand and commanded: ¡°Start the engines!¡± Rumble rumble! Positioned far from the battlefield, the Ghost Ship accelerated at full power, aiming to circumvent the pirates¡¯ blind spot, and then activate the Space Jump Engine to break through the pirate encirclement and head straight for the backyard. Finally, Chen Qi subconsciously felt a gaze and looked back at Pelu. Big news! The situation was critical! Pelu¡¯s heart pounded as she aimed the camera at the heart of the sea. The Tiger Shark general leaped from the battleship, holding a two-meter-long Whale Hunting Spear, standing atop the ocean, then charged toward the Black Thunder Dragon. The Tiger Shark general laughed: ¡°Jay! It¡¯s been years since we¡¯ve met, and even as a legend, you¡¯re still the same, hiding behind weak prey!! Still not understanding how to use your own strength!!!¡± ¡°Old man!¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay stood atop the dragon¡¯s head, anger flashing in his dragon eyes. On the ocean, waves surged as the two-meter-tall Tiger Shark general, wielding the Whale Hunting Spear, like the dragon hunters from the legends of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, collided with the thirty-meter-tall Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s claws, generating unprecedented thunder and waves. At the same time, cannonballs from both fleets streaked through the sky, aiming at the two legends. Different from a battle between Third Rank ships, in a sea battle where each side has a legend involved, tactics are exceptionally straightforward, focused on ¡®center battle tactics¡¯! A Legendary Transcendent acts like a crystal; once one side¡¯s legend falls, the other has almost no chance to resist. Hence, the fleets¡¯ only objective was to reduce as much support for their respective leaders as possible, whittle down their leaders¡¯ health, and find the opportunity to play their trump cards against the opponent¡¯s legend. Countless eyes, either filled with anticipation or immense fear, were unanimously fixed on the duel between the Tiger Shark general and the Black Thunder Dragon King. Pelu¡¯s heartbeat accelerated as she said tensely: ¡°Today, since the Crack Tide, the second legendary confrontation between the navy and the Black Whale Group¡ªthe outcome of this battle will affect the entire navy¡¯s morale. If we prevail, the navy¡¯s reorganization and the entire sea¡¯s situation will change¡­ Otherwise, if the Giant Shark Battleship sinks, all the navy and adventurers here will become prisoners; no, given the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s cruelty, if the navy loses in this battle, everyone present will become food! Fair game for the dragons¡¯ trampling! Currently, neither the Dragon Tamer King Jay nor the Tiger Shark general have used their ¡®release,¡¯ presenting an evenly matched fight. Therefore, the key to breaking the deadlock may be the Third Rank, the navy¡¯s recently famous supernova!!¡± As she spoke, Pelu turned her head excitedly, glancing toward An beside her. As a reporter, she could feel that An had not yet used his ¡®release,¡¯ and he was harboring some secrets. It¡¯s your turn, An! An closed his eyes, standing there like a robot, and coldly said: ¡°According to the Hunter Association¡¯s orders, my objective is not to support the main battlefield but to steer a small boat alone and launch a surprise attack on the Dragon Flower Islands¡¯ backyard, to prevent the Dragon Tamer King from retreating there should he be defeated.¡± A strike at the rear¡­ Pelu blinked her sparkling eyes: ¡°` ¡°Miss An, do you have any information on the Dragon Flower Islands¡¯ back garden?¡± ¡°No.¡± S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pelu pondered for a moment: ¡°According to my information, the Dragon Tamer King has arranged a considerable number of troops and traps at the rear to prevent adventurers from seizing his treasure by opportunity, and moreover, you haven¡¯t been provided with any support or information.¡± ¡°An expedition team of ten, along with a mechanic without a mecha, and an old Lamp Phase who has been psychologically traumatized by the Black Hunter, just letting you guys break into the headquarters, isn¡¯t this sending you to your death? Do you really think you can do it?¡± Ah? An and Diya, along with the old Blue Fire, were dumbfounded. This reporter actually voiced their innermost thoughts in front of the Tiger Shark navy. Pelu sarcastically commented, causing the Tiger Shark navy below her to all reveal their bloodshot eyes. ¡°Cough cough.¡± Pelu quickly changed the subject, briefly adjusting the direction of the camera: ¡°By the way, is that fast-moving vessel the flagship you have prepared for the ambush on the back garden?¡± ¡°???¡± An, Diya, and the old Blue Fire, following the direction Pelu indicated, looked into the distance. There, a ship loaded with fresh flowers was accelerating, and from its course, it seemed like a vessel frightened by the sight of the battlefield, attempting to escape the area. Whose troops were those? Why did it seem like the size of this single ship was somehow familiar¡­ To disguise the Ghost Ship, the Flower Witch had made extensive modifications to Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship, making it look more like a passenger ship. An, Diya, and the old Blue Fire looked at the Ghost Ship. Pelu closed her eyes and said: ¡°Why do I feel that the space around us is trembling slightly?¡± Space fluctuation? At that moment, the old Blue Fire suddenly realized, his tired gaze instantly turning to one of anger and shock, and with all his might, he roared: ¡°It¡¯s the Black Hunter¡¯s Ghost Ship! Use the hull to block it!!!!¡± Black Hunter! For a moment, An and Diya, the two victims, along with the other sailors, stared blankly at the Ghost Ship in the distance, their eyes betraying unspeakable emotions. The Black Hunter actually dared to come before them. However, though they had been late to notice, fortunately, in the path of the Black Hunter, there remained a salvage ship from the Bonfire Energy Company. Under the old Blue Fire¡¯s frantic cries, the salvage ship adjusted its direction, picking up speed, and positioned its hull in front of the Ghost Ship! If they could just block the vessel of the Black Hunter, this was all worth it! ¡°What do we do, Captain?¡± Bree, who was operating the Ghost Ship, urgently asked. Dark lightning surged from the ship! The Space Jump activation required a straight-lined acceleration, and at their current speed, they were no longer able to change direction! To intercept us¡­ Chen Qi said with a heavy tone: ¡°The sea is spacious, just crash into it!¡± Crash directly? Bree panicked, but in this crucial moment, his mind could not afford to think, and he accelerated further! Forward! Boom! The Ghost Ship activated an incomplete Defense Barrier, charging directly at the vessel ahead. At that moment, Bree and Fen, the Water Elf, silently closed their eyes. The salvage ship was not slow, its hull already positioned above the Ghost Ship. However, right as the salvage ship was about to proceed, a ferocious pitch-black dragon head burst forth from the sea, forcibly breaking through the salvage ship¡¯s Defense Barrier, shoving it backward, then swiftly diving back into the ocean. Boom¡ª¡ª In the next instant, with a thunderous crash, the Ghost Ship shattered the salvage ship and entered the Space Rift. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 443 - 298 All Members Pursue! Chapter 443: Chapter 298 All Members Pursue! Mysterious ships that suddenly disappeared on the sea drew the attention of numerous navy forces, their gazes shifting away from the two legends at the center of the battlefield. The Nearshore Dominator¡­ felt a surge of surprise and swallowed hard. Maybe it was just an illusion, but she always felt that the Black Ship Sea Dragon they had just seen reminded her of the ¡®Nearshore Dominator¡¯ she had beaten up heavily before it fled into the Deep Sea. Ever since that Black Ship Sea Dragon had been brutally beaten by her, its traces within the nearshore waters had completely vanished. Pelu keenly sensed a hint of confusion in those azure eyes of An: ¡°What happened?¡± An murmured quietly, ¡°The black dragon shadow that just appeared, it looks a lot like that Sea Dragon from the nearshore¡­¡± That Sea Dragon from the nearshore? Could it be that this Black Ship Sea Dragon is a pet of the Black Hunter¡­ Pelu made a bold guess. The Black Ship Sea Dragons were extremely fierce Sea Dragons, rare and immensely proud, never submitting to humans. Even Dragon Tamers, with their profession¡¯s powerful ¡®Dragon Contract Power,¡¯ found it difficult to tame such brutal and proud Sea Dragons! Could the Black Hunter be a Beast Tamer? I smell a big scoop! Too bad, the footage isn¡¯t spectacular enough¡­ Pelu hurriedly adjusted her camera, capturing the aftermath left by the Ghost Ship on the sea. At this moment, a Third Rank Commander from the Tiger Shark Force, who stood behind Pelu, disdainfully remarked, ¡°That Black Hunter, this rat! He dares show up in front of our Tiger Shark Force! Does he think he lives too long?¡± However, before he could continue his grand speech, he felt two hostile gazes upon him. You¡¯re also fit to taunt the Black Hunter? Diya, biting the nail of his thumb, muttered, ¡°The Black Hunter coming here, he must have his reasons, but he dares show up before me¡­¡± Diya had not forgotten the humiliation of that day, but since his new Mecha was still en route for delivery, he could only swallow his resentment. Meanwhile, Old Blue Fire gnashed his teeth, analyzing, ¡°You absolutely mustn¡¯t underestimate the Black Hunter! The navy of the Tiger Shark, you can¡¯t withstand his touch. The key now is, what is the Black Hunter¡¯s purpose? Wanting to ambush our navy ship, or something else?¡± An¡¯s expression remained cold; she trusted her own strength and had the thought of beating the Black Hunter, but now was the time for ¡®carrying out the mission,¡¯ not for impulsiveness. Steam rose from Diya¡¯s mechanical body, cogs making a clattering noise: ¡°Old Blue Fire, you¡¯re right, the Black Hunter is strong. The moment you face him, you must be ready to engage in a deadly fight and prepare to ¡®release!''¡± Diya and Old Blue Fire seemed to have known the Black Hunter for a long time, having clashed with him hundreds of times, continuously narrating to the navy the Black Hunter¡¯s various terrifying aspects and how they could defeat him with skillful manipulation. How is it that these three feel so deeply about the Black Hunter? Pelu tilted her head in confusion, then redirected her camera lens back to the center of the battlefield. Almost forgot the big news! Besides these three, there was another heavyweight figure on this battlefield, deeply captivated by the appearance of the Black Hunter. ¡°The Black Hunter, after such a long search, he actually shows up before me.¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, licked his lips, voice swelling with excitement, battle-lust emanating from him. In Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s plans, the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch were essential pieces. Boom! The next moment, the Tiger Shark seized a flaw, its thick five fingers gripping tight, concentrating Qi Power, then thrust the spear violently. Qi Power Transformation. Tiger Shark Wave! Behind him, a giant Tiger Shark formed from bright red Qi Power, its gaping maw opening wide, striking out together with the Whale Hunting Spear, accompanied by a sky-reaching roar. Its tremendous brute force punctured the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s dark Thunder Scales and plunged into its flesh, causing hot Dragon Blood to spurt out! ¡°` This strike was aimed straight for the Dragon Heart! ¡°Jay, if you¡¯re fighting with me, you¡¯d better not be thinking about anyone else!¡± ¡°I, the Tiger Shark Commander, am not someone you can afford to be distracted against!¡± The Tiger Shark Commander¡¯s muscles were as hard and defined as boulders, with blood vessels as red as steel cables entwining his form. Dragon Tamer King Jay stood atop the dragon¡¯s head, his gaze heavy as he looked down and called out loudly, ¡°Black Gloves, lead the Flying Dragon Units two through eleven, including the Thunder Shadow Dragon Unit, to the back garden to hunt down Black Hunter¡¯s ships!¡± If he had not seen wrong just now, Black Hunter¡¯s target was very likely his own back garden. And within his back garden, there was an important relic that must not be approached by the Flower Witch. Behind Dragon Tamer King Jay, Black Gloves, whose hands were wrapped in bandages, asked in alarm, ¡°My lord, Flying Dragon Units two through eleven, that¡¯s a total of ten Flying Dragon Units! And for just one Hunter, is it really necessary to dispatch half the force?¡± It was known that the total number of Flying Dragon Units was only twenty. To withdraw half of the forces from the current battlefield for a mere Black Hunter was akin to cutting off one¡¯s own right hand! Dragon Tamer King Jay did not answer, instead he lifted his head and looked down upon everyone present, as well as the Tiger Shark Commander below his feet, then subtly smiled, ¡°These people, I alone am enough!¡± Lord, have you lost your mind¡­ Black Gloves gritted his teeth, but in the end, he gripped the reins tightly and rode on the Thunder Shadow Dragon. In front of all the navy forces, he led a hundred Flying Dragon pirates, flying deep into the Dragon Flower Islands. In an instant, the dark clouds were filled with scores of flying dragons, forming a long spear with the sound of wind rising. Seeing this, the Tiger Shark Commander also silently raised his hand and roared, ¡°The third, fourth, and fifth special teams initially assigned to assist me, and the back garden action team organized by the Hired Hunters and the Bonfire Energy Company, you too chase after Black Hunter, and kill this bunch of weak pirates!¡± ¡°Understood!!¡± A frenzied shout came from the Giant Shark Battleship. We¡­ An shook his head, twirled his Magic Wand in hand, and leaped down to board the special operation boat. I really don¡¯t want to go¡­ Diya also boarded the boat, although his mind had already devised many ways to defeat Black Hunter, he had no desire for actual combat now. As a Noble Hunter with a failed mission, the order from the Tiger Shark Commander was not easy to defy. Wow! Pelu was utterly astonished; both the Tiger Shark Commander and Dragon Tamer King Jay had dispatched their important forces simultaneously! Damn, the fight between the Tiger Shark Commander and Dragon Tamer King, and the pursuit of Black Hunter, were both huge news! Pelu was torn for a moment, unsure of which side to head to. In the end, she made her choice, forcefully grabbed the gloomy Blue Fire old man, ¡°Blue Fire, I can feel it, there¡¯s big news with Black Hunter, I¡¯m counting on you for the filming here!¡± After saying that, she took her camera, mounted her beloved large white dove, and flew towards the direction of the Ghost Ship¡¯s bow. A little respect from a third-rank reporter, please¡­ Blue Fire was dazed for a moment, staring blankly at the camera, then muttered to himself, ¡°Does this job¡­ pay?¡± Then, he squatted down, and with a mechanical arm bought on loan, he began filming. Boom! Amid the rumbling of ships and the flap of dragon wings, the clash between the Tiger Shark Commander and the Black Thunder Dragon King began anew, stirring up a storm of shocking waves! ¡°` COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 1 Chapter 444 - 299: Within the Flower Bud, Advancing to Legend! Chapter 444: Chapter 299: Within the Flower Bud, Advancing to Legend! Deep in the Dragon Flower Archipelago. The blaze of the day gradually weakened, turning the sky a shade of orange-red, which gradually transitioned to the deep sea, dying the vast ocean before their eyes red. Accompanied by the roar of a rift, the Ghost Ship burst forth from the space portal, reappearing above the ocean. The deck of the Ghost Ship creaked and groaned, and a multitude of cracks appeared under the feet of the three. Chen Qi shielded his eyes from the sunlight, busily lifting his head to look at the ocean before him, and the spectacular Nameless Flower Island under the sunlight: ¡°The dusk is falling; night is almost upon us.¡± Boom! Bree hurriedly operated the ¡®button¡¯ to stop the ship. However, the Ghost Ship¡¯s momentum was too great, and it still crashed onto the shores of Nameless Island, sending a small red crab that was sunbathing flying. Fortunately, the barrier of the Ghost Ship was strong enough, and the ship could restart its Space Engine once more. This was too thrilling¡­ Bree¡¯s hair was disheveled, and his hands shook uncontrollably. He had spent his childhood in school, often in the logistics area as a Mechanic, and had now embarked upon such a terrifying mission. What sort of ship had he boarded! Fen looked at the island before her, her mood heavy, and she asked: ¡°Qi, what was that shadow of the black dragon just now?¡± ¡°I tamed a Sea Dragon near the shore with a Contract Card¡­¡± Chen Qi replied quietly. On the way to Moonstone City, his most important task was to subdue the Nearshore Dominator with a Dragon Contract Card and strengthen it with a Cup of Dragon Blood. Unexpectedly, due to a very high affinity, his contract was signed in just one hour. Once the contract was made, he, as the master, could send clear instructions remotely with just a thought. Chen Qi curled his finger and controlled the Nearshore Dominator to surge towards this ocean. The Nearshore Dominator¡¯s swift movement in the ocean was his trump card for survival. ¡°¡­¡± Taming a Sea Dragon? Fen blinked, having grown accustomed to the secrets Chen Qi carried. She then lightly leaped down from the ship. Chen Qi also moored the ship in a relatively concealed location and used Melanie¡¯s Hidden Card to cloak it. The three of them landed on Nameless Island and, according to the plan, made their way toward the depths of Moon Flower Island. Their footsteps lightly tread on fallen leaves, and soon, they once again reached the center of the island, where under the dim twilight, the large statue of the Ice Witch appeared before them once more. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the Moon Island Flower in the hands of the Ice Witch¡­ Fen took a deep breath and said with a somber expression: ¡°Teacher, thank you¡­¡± She then opened her backpack card and took out a special little vial. Inside the vial, the potion was like a sea of flowers, with blossoms and butterflies dancing out of it. Just missing the last legendary ingredient, the Sage¡¯s Medicine required for ascension was nearly complete! Fen focused on the Moon Island Flower in the hands of the Ice Witch: ¡°Qi, this is where my teacher once lived. After defeating the stone golems underground and picking the Moon Island Flower, I can complete the ascension of the Flower Witch right here, but that might take some time. Please, take over for me.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Qi crossed his arms and nodded: ¡°But try to be as quick as possible. If the Dragon Tamer King and General Tiger Shark finish their battle, we¡¯ll have trouble.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Fen nodded lightly, then leaped into the statue¡¯s hands and uprooted the Moon Island Flower. Boom! Boom! The roots of the Moon Island Flower were connected to the entire island! In an instant, with thunderous booms, stone statues made of rare medicinal soil erupted from the ground, stepping with heavy strides from all directions toward Chen Qi. Their number was so great, it was like a Mecha battalion. Each advancement caused the island to tremble. Fen¡¯s hair danced in the wind. She then used her delicate hands to pull the Moon Island Flower up once more. Then, as if in a dance, she twirled lightly, and from her hands flew countless drops of medicine like petals. Flower Shower Poison Petals! The tiny drops of medicine fell upon the numerous stone statues, melting them as if a branding iron had been dropped on ice. These large stone golems, made of soil and vegetation, were instantly liquefied, one after another collapsing. Fen had spent these days crafting a potion specifically to dissolve soil golems. Then, Chen Qi and Bree took action, and after a fierce battle, all the soil golems on the island were annihilated. Once all the golems had fallen, Fen forcefully uprooted the Moon Island Flower, roots and all, then crushed it in her hands, turning it into powder which she gently sprinkled into the unfinished Sage¡¯s Medicine. As the Moon Island Flower melted into the liquid, the potion instantly turned deep blue, and the butterflies within the bottle started to sparkle like a night sky full of vast stars, releasing an unimaginable spiritual power from the bottleneck. The scalding Sage¡¯s Medicine seemed to contain countless spiritual power delicacies, attracting all the spiritual creatures on the island. Chen Qi, who stood by the side, couldn¡¯t help but swallow, as his body became hot and parched with thirst. Sage¡¯s Medicine, production complete! ¡°Thank you, Qi!¡± Fen turned her head slightly, lifting the petals on her face upwards to reveal eyes filled with tears and streaked with blood. After her promotion to the Flower Witch, she would no longer be a weak Pharmacist but a true ¡®Legend¡¯¡ªthe Flower Witch! She had broken her teacher¡¯s vow, trusting only in herself, but without Chen Qi, she would never have been able to make the Sage¡¯s Medicine at this time. Fen placed her hand over her heart, nodding at Chen Qi, then gently tilted her head back, drawing half of the Sage¡¯s Medicine into herself. The azure potion flowed with her lips, over her vivid red tongue, slowly pouring into her throat, spreading throughout her body. Then, with a light flick, she took out the ¡®Flower Witch¡¯ Occupation Card from her backpack card. As the pivotal promotion task was completed, the Witch Profession Card gradually melted, turning into a seed that fell upon the soil. In the soil, the seed quickly took root and sprouted, drawing power from the entire island before growing vines studded with bright red thorns. The crimson vines, like thin snakes, crawled towards her limbs, cutting fresh wounds. Finally, a huge bud burst forth at Fen¡¯s feet, enveloping her entirely within. Inside the flower bud, Fen was like a bud herself, and her garments gradually shed, turning into falling petals. Blood fell, transformed into flowers! A constant stream of Flower Power coalesced within the bud, blooming. Fen put aside her teacher¡¯s fears and worries, and Qi¡¯s, closing her eyes and greedily absorbing the power from the island, from the Sage¡¯s Medicine, from the Flower Witch! Her blood turned into flowers, her inspiration transcended, and her spiritual power origin stepped towards an unprecedented realm. Promotion began! ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi watched the flower bud before him, witnessing the Flower Witch¡¯s promotion ceremony for the first time. ¡°Legend¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured. His own rise had been too quick, his foundation weak. He had not yet fully integrated his power, and the distance to becoming a legend was still great. ¡°Now, all that¡¯s left is to wait for Fen to complete her promotion¡­¡± Chen Qi thought silently. However, before leaving, the look in the Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s eyes wasn¡¯t friendly. He employed the Fire Casting Skill, igniting a bonfire within the large flower bud to prevent Shadow Demons from stopping the Flower Witch¡¯s promotion. ¡°The Dragon Tamer King wants to capture the Flower Witch, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi then turned his head, looking through the forest and up at the sky. The Flying Dragons were calling. ¡°It¡¯s time to let those pursuers know our strength!¡± Bree stretched his muscles. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Bree.¡± Chen Qi said, clutching the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade, heading towards the beach of the island, looking up. There, from the depths of the clouds, rumbled a low and prolonged dragon chant, and amidst a multitude of howling sounds, countless Flying Dragons fell from the dark clouds. Above the clouds, the Flying Dragon Pirates bared their fangs, looking down at the two on the island with a ravenous gaze. Bree counted. ¡°One, ten, a hundred, wait a minute, are you kidding me, this is the pursuing force¡­¡± Bree lifted his gaze, and within his sight alone, there were as many as a hundred Flying Dragons. Beyond that, there were several dozen Third Rank Beast Tamers, and ninety Elite Flying Dragon Pirates. This was no mere pursuit; it was a large force from the fleet of the Pirate General! What a joke, to capture them, the Pirate General had mobilized half of his manpower, deploying a large force! A full hundred Flying Dragons, more than ten Third Rank Transcendents, and various specialized weapons for dealing with High Rank Transcendents! ¡°We¡¯re surrounded, really surrounded¡­¡± Bree frantically took out the ¡®Eye of Long Voyage,¡¯ trying to contact the Ice Demon Pirate Group, but the Eye of Long Voyage was unresponsive. Bree shakily raised his head, looking towards the savage eyes of nearly a hundred beasts in the sky. The flapping of the Flying Dragons¡¯ wings echoed like the Reaper¡¯s reverberation, resonating in the high skies! Rarely had Bree¡¯s fighting spirit turned into pure fear, and he took a step back. And there were only two of them, which meant that each of them would have to face a full fifty Flying Dragons, fifty Elite Flying Dragon Pirates! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 445 - 300: Beat Ninety-Nine! Chapter 445: Chapter 300: Beat Ninety-Nine! The sea breeze quivered. In the distance, Flying Dragons gathered en masse, resembling a massive black thundercloud. Lightning flashed and thunder roared, continual famished roars of beasts sounded, and even though one could understand what a congregation of Flying Thunder Dragons looked like from books, facing an entire Flying Dragon Unit in person still made one¡¯s heart race uncontrollably and blood surge with force. A tiny red crab scuttled across the tip of his boot, hurriedly fleeing toward the interior of the island. Now, there was no ground left to retreat to, but how many could I take on? Bree stepped back once more, another step, and then another¡­ Until a hand was placed on his shoulder, and a figure walked in front of him. ¡°¡­¡± Bree¡¯s eyes widened as he blankly stared at the figure before him, or rather, the silhouette of the monster before him. Creak, creak, accompanied by the crunching of flesh, one tentacle after another burst from Chen Qi¡¯s back, turning into twisted, elongated things. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve had a good fight,¡± Chen Qi said, spitting out a breath tinged with blood, as the Ember Touch on his back ignited with dark flames. High in the sky, atop a dark Thunder Shadow Dragon, a figure wearing black gloves lowered his head and softly said, ¡°Black Hunter!¡± He and the pirates, with the eyes of Hunters, looked down from their high perch, gazing upon the Hunters on the shore. His body clad in a tight-fitting hunter¡¯s clothes, with a tool belt at his waist holding firearms and deadly poison potions¡ªthis was the very common Black Hunter garb of the Witch Sea. However, behind him, dark tentacles protruded continuously, just like the monsters described in the white dove newspapers. Black Hunter! The man in black gloves never thought that one day, he would be hunting the Black Hunter. He simply could not connect the monster before him with the Hunter who had doused him with Ghost Fire Oil that day. Regardless, today, there was only one path for his opponent. Even if these two could take on fifty each, in the end, they were no match for their Flying Dragon Unit. The vast numbers of Flying Dragons and pirates, even if they came one after another, could trample over the two before them. The multitude of Flying Dragons sensed the delightful scent of Spiritual Power emanating from Chen Qi, one after another, their fangs bared, dripping with crimson saliva. But at this moment, neither side made a move, silently awaiting the right moment. The wind howled, the Day Lantern flame burning high in the sky gradually diminished, becoming a mere speck, before finally, in the moment when it flickered out, the entire sea was plunged into darkness. ¡°You can trample him, you can torment him, but do not kill him!¡± the man in the black gloves snapped his fingers and ordered. Boom! Two Flying Dragon pirates flailed their reins, controlling two Flying Thunder Dragons to descend from the sky like Thunderous Fall. ¡°Bree, you back me up from behind,¡± Chen Qi said as he walked to the edge of the coast, his hand gripping the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking sword. ¡°Understood!¡± Bree, suddenly feeling an unexplained sense of security, picked up a heavy shotgun and aimed it at the two Flying Thunder Dragons before him. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The two pirates, controlling the Flying Thunder Dragons, opened their gaping mouths as lightning burst forth, biting toward Chen Qi¡¯s head. And at the same time, Chen Qi also drew his sword in a swift motion, aiming at the two Flying Thunder Dragons. ¡°Hooked! Tomorrow¡¯s news will feature our headline!¡± the pirate atop the Flying Thunder Dragon laughed wildly. But just then, from the darkness behind Chen Qi, two pitch-black, fierce dragon heads emerged. The Thunder Shadow Dragon was very small, only five meters in length, with its body covered in slender hair, but it was faster and possessed the ability to slip into darkness, making it a terrifying Killer Dragon in the shadows. For a moment, Chen Qi was surrounded by four Flying Dragons on all sides. Bang! Ember Hand. Blossom! Chen Qi took a deep breath as the four tentacles behind him suddenly became four Dark Fire Hands, which then immediately grabbed the slender necks of the Thunder Shadow Dragons, forcing them down from the sky to the ground. Slash! With a surge of heart-pounding force, his long sword ignited with deep blue flames, swift as a phantom, with the rolling fire resembling thousands of blades slicing through. Swish! The sword edge cut through with a wave of blue fire, hitting all four Flying Dragons, and under the burn of the Deep Sea Fire, the hard Dragon Scales on the Flying Dragons melted away as easily as tofu. Astride their mount on the Flying Dragons, the four pirates looked down, staring dumbfounded at Chen Qi and the continuous burning of deep blue fire on their bodies. Bang! With a roaring sound, the bodies of the four Flying Thunder Dragons were severed in half, with their scalding Dragon Blood falling into the sea, tinting the waves in front of them red. ¡°How is it possible, he actually sensed the Thunder Shadow Dragon¡¯s sneak attack¡­¡± the man in the black gloves tightened his grip on the reins, as the Thunder Shadow Dragons of their Flying Dragon Unit were a special assassination squad that, in the darkness, could be said to be utterly silent. Thank goodness for being prepared in advance against the Shadow Diving of the Thunder Dragons¡­ Chen Qi flexed his muscles a bit, then took out the Day Lantern, lit it, and tossed it into the drifting sea, providing light and a buff enhancement. For an ordinary Third Rank Transcendent, there were three especially difficult issues to deal with when facing a Flying Dragon: first, the Dragon Scales, as the bodies of the Flying Dragons were large and tough-skinned. But with Chen Qi¡¯s upgraded Meat Cutting Bone Breaking sword, it could be deemed a Legendary weapon; the bodies of the ordinary Flying Dragons were nothing more than larger chunks of tofu under its blade. And whether it was the Flying Dragons¡¯ speed or the Shadow Diving of the Thunder Dragons, both were easily broken through. Paired with Dynamic Vision and Deep Sea Perception, Chen Qi¡¯s perceptive ability was extremely strong atop this ocean, and a sneak attack would only succeed if the attacker completely concealed their own Spiritual Power. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi exhaled, feeling his body gradually heating up. The real fight was only beginning. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 446 - 300: One Against Ninety-Nine!_2 Chapter 446: Chapter 300: One Against Ninety-Nine!_2 ¡°Interesting, so this is the Black Hunter!¡± The man in the black gloves realized this and lifted his hand, not holding back anymore, ¡°Everyone, attack!¡± Boom! In an instant, the sky seemed to rain down a hundred bolts of thunder, a dense swarm of Flying Thunder Dragons pressing down. Come on! Fight! Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and leaped fiercely onto the sea. His speed was so fast that he even left afterimages behind. And the Flying Dragons relentlessly pursued him. A hundred Flying Dragons, a hundred Flying Dragon pirates¡ªall with bloodshot eyes and sharp fangs focused only on him. Boom! A bolt of thunderous lightning struck, and a Flying Thunder Dragon opened its gaping maw, trying to bite his head. Bounce Back! Standing in the radiance of the Day Lantern, Chen Qi continually executed Chopping strikes! Chop! Chop! Chop! Blades, lightning, and fangs interwove, turning the azure sea scarlet with boiling dragon blood in just one minute, emitting a vivid red steam. Clang! Chen Qi counterattacked with a Horizontal Slash, severing the head of another Flying Thunder Dragon. However, even with his Fourteen Dark Fire Hands and Deep Sea Affinity, he still struggled to fend off the attacks coming from all directions! Not to mention, there were ten Third Rank knights riding Thunder Dragons, unleashing lightning from a distance! A dense barrage of fire converged on him at the same time. Bright red lightning wounds appeared on his skin, bones broke, paralysis set in, and bullets dug into his calf. The number of attacks was too overwhelming; a Thunder Shadow Dragon burst out of the darkness, seizing the opportunity and sinking its fangs into Chen Qi¡¯s sword-wielding right arm, blood spurting out. The fangs of the Thunder Shadow Dragon, capable of crushing steel, suddenly exerted force! Teeth plunged into flesh, bones shattered, blood surged! His blood spilled into the sea. The pirate riding the Thunder Shadow Dragon couldn¡¯t help but lick his tongue, ¡°That smells good, I wonder what your blood tastes like, I¡¯m so eager to taste it¡­¡± A mere moment of slip-up, and Chen Qi found himself at a significant disadvantage. But Chen Qi showed no fear, his lips instead curving into a slight smirk. Hook, line, and sinker! Fury Blade, activate! Gripping his longsword, it ignited into fierce deep blue flames in an instant, the intense blue fire consolidating into a blade that emitted terrifying Blade Phase Aura. Snap! Under the lashings of tentacles, he violently yanked his bloody right arm free, switching from a one-handed to a two-handed sword grip. Under the catalysis of Blade Phase Power, the searing flames soared instantly and eventually formed a ten-meter-long, raging fire blade. Fury Blade. Dark Fire. Black Wave Slash! Chen Qi braved the dragon horde¡¯s assault, channeling all the Blade Phase Aura from his body in one go! Chop! In the moment of his strike, nearly twenty meters of deep blue Sword Energy blazed forth like a burning black wave, cutting through the sky and pouring down. Swoosh! Fifteen Flying Thunder Dragons and five Thunder Shadow Dragons surrounding him, like fish flopping on a cutting board, bore incisive, burning wounds. Splish-splash-splash! Blood and innards dribbled from the wounds of the Flying Dragons, dripping into the sea. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi breathed heavily and flicked his fingers, casting a Holy Light Skill. His body was covered in wounds; his right arm was fractured. Fortunately, he had taken potions in the past, and coupled with the Holy Light Skill, these injuries were not yet fatal. And he had not yet unleashed his Shadow of Flame Demon. Crack! The tentacles behind Chen Qi pressed on his fractured arm, forcibly setting it. He then looked toward the distant black-gloved man and the five Third Rank Transcendents behind him. What are these guys afraid of?, Chen Qi pondered secretly. Just now, he had seemingly casually slain several overconfident Third Rank Transcendents. The black-gloved man and the five Third Rank Transcendents looked toward Chen Qi. His Hunter¡¯s Clothes, his blade, were already drenched in fresh blood. Above this dragon blood-tinted sea, he was like a shadowy monster. The man in the black gloves shouted, ¡°Continue the assault! We have a whole ten units of Flying Dragons, and the forces from the entire back garden are continuously supporting us!¡± ¡°Our Flying Dragons are endless, and they are only two!¡± ¡°Attack!¡± ¡°Attack!¡± Accompanied by the deafening sounds of battle, the distance between them and Chen Qi grew to five meters, ten meters, twenty meters¡­ The man wearing black gloves looked down at the Thunder Shadow Dragon beneath him. He had wanted to fight, he had shouted for battle, but why was it that they all retreated instead? The pupils of the man in black gloves couldn¡¯t help but tremble uncontrollably. Why? However, he soon understood an unimaginable truth; it was instinct. Under the Black Hunter¡¯s Chopping Strike, the Flying Thunder Dragon only needed one cut. Not to mention, the Third Ranks here were mostly Beast Tamers, and when it came to physical strength, many of them couldn¡¯t even compare to the Flying Thunder Dragon. Even if wild dogs could kill an elephant, how many wild dogs would dare charge towards one? ¡°Heh¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the ridiculous scene before him and couldn¡¯t help but laugh as he shook the fresh blood from his blade into the sea under the influence of Blade Phase Aura. The thick scent of blood drifted along with the sea breeze. ¡°You bunch of cowards, are you actually afraid of an injured Hunter, are you all useless!? You sorry excuses for fighters, who won¡¯t advance forward, will just let others play with your wives and the Flying Dragons beneath you!¡± The man in black gloves cursed loudly. Sarcasm Fury, a Third Rank Shadow Phase Transcendent¡¯s malicious insult skill, can enrage the friendly units present, affecting their spirits and providing a high rage value. Under the pressure of ¡®Sarcasm,¡¯ fury flashed in the eyes of the Flying Dragon pirates as they launched another attack. However, it was already too late. Chop! Chop! With each slash Chen Qi made, he stirred up a bloodbath, with the Flying Thunder Dragons falling like straw, over and over again. In the shadows, there were the starved Shadow Demons and the Sea Beasts attracted by the Dragon Blood, in the darkness, devouring these hunters from the skies above. Although ¡®Sarcasm¡¯ boosted their courage, the entire Flying Dragon Unit had completely lost their order. Amidst the wails of the Flying Dragons, their numbers dwindled as their roars grew fainter and fainter. It was unknown how much time passed as the roaring eventually fell silent. ¡°Charge! Charge! Charge!¡± ¡°Charge, you useless fools!¡± The man in black gloves, mounted on the Thunder Shadow Dragon, continued to curse loudly until his throat went hoarse. He shouted, only to be surprised that only one person responded to his call. He turned to look at that person. There, a Third Rank Elite Beast Tamer was locked in fierce battle with Bree, who landed a Burst Iron Fist, knocking down the Beast Tamer so that he couldn¡¯t rise again! ¡°Ah! Ahhhhhh!¡± Bree, elated as though he had just won a championship, let out a roar and violently pounded his chest! After an intense five-minute battle, he had finally taken down this strong, cruel, and stubborn opponent! He did it! What¡¯s called skill! What¡¯s called operation! What¡¯s called a Mechanic! Then, Bree looked around and saw that only three people were left nearby. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi, feeling the flow of Sea Beasts beneath his feet, silently looked at the Commander before him. The man in black gloves, a member of the Black Whale Pirate Group who dealt with affairs within the city, had a special release, the curse of language, and now, he had actually joined under the Dragon Tamer King. ¡°Where are they?¡± The man in black gloves looked around in confusion. Where were they? Where was his Flying Dragon Unit, his Flying Dragon Army? In continuous command, the hundred Flying Dragon Knights had been squandered away by him. He was ready to control the Thunder Shadow Dragon and flee from the place, but with a bang, a Dark Fire Hand pressed his neck, pinning him and the dragon together atop the sea. Chen Qi took a deep breath and asked, ¡°What is your purpose?¡± Pirates act according to orders; one would think that their target should be the Flower Witch. Moreover, in this operation, these pirates¡¯ target was completely him! The scale of their mobilization was also massive! Had it not been for his adequate preparation, plus the man in the black gloves¡¯ blind and stupid command, not choosing to wear him down from a distance at the start, he might have been forced to release the Shadow of Flame Demon and Deep Sea Tentacle Ball, maybe even driven to the Deep Sea bottom, abandoning ship and escaping. ¡°Because, the Dragon Tamer King, the Dragon Tamer King wants you¡­¡± The man in black gloves said urgently, sweat streaming down his back. The Dragon Tamer King? He wants me, not my weapons? Chen Qi continued to press for answers. Suddenly, the man in black gloves stopped talking, fell silent, and his whole body became as rigid as a statue. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi silently raised his head. In the dark night, a titanic lightning bolt streaked across the sky as if it were a thunderous meteor. Amidst the sky full of thunderous light, a loud voice resounded through the sky, answering Chen Qi¡¯s question: ¡°Because you are a necessary bargaining chip!¡± ¡°Black Hunter, you are truly a surprise to me!¡± COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 447 - 301: Watch Your Back, Someones There! Chapter 447: Chapter 301: Watch Your Back, Someone¡¯s There! Boom! Boom! Boom!! The heavy thunder roared like the drumbeats of the Sea God, and the shrieking sea wind screamed like the wail of a goddess! Chen Qi and Bree struggled to steady themselves on the vast sea, looking up at the bright ¡®shooting star¡¯ in the sky. A mass of lightning burst forth around the shooting star, triggering one blinding bolt after another. The radiance of the dazzling shooting star in the sky even surpassed the eerie crimson glow of the laughing moon! Within the thunderclouds, the dazzling shooting star grew larger and larger, its intense white light forcing the two to close their eyes. Swoosh¡ª Accompanied by a deafening roar, a stunning dragon figure descended upon the sea. Thunder Arrival! The moment it landed, a tremendous bolt of lightning surged from its toes! Its range was so vast, covering almost the entire visible sea area, leaving no place to escape. ¡°Black Thunder Dragon King¡­¡± Chen Qi endured the pain of the lightning. The peripheral damage caused by Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s Thunder Arrival was far more fierce than he had imagined. Countless tiny currents, like dense centipedes, invaded every pore of his body, piercing through his skin and flesh. Even though his body had some paralysis resistance, in this overwhelming barrage of lightning, it still became slightly paralyzed. Chen Qi struggled to place his hand on his utility belt and took out the pre-prepared ¡®Thunder Resistance¡¯ potion; with a crunch, he bit through the glass tube, drinking it down, shards and all, to gradually ease the feeling of numbness. Afterward, he struggled to lift his head and look towards the massive figure in the sky. Strong dragon legs, a chest pierced by hundreds of Whale Hunting Spears, and those massive wings that blotted out the sky. However, the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s gaze was not on him but rather gazing at the distant horizon, as if admiring the beauty of nature, treating the beings at his feet as insignificant ants. And in the thirty-meter-high air, atop the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s head, the Dragon Tamer King swept his blood-stained blond hair back and looked around once more. The remains of Flying Dragons, the crimson sea. A total defeat¡­ The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, lowered his head and said mockingly: ¡°You killed my dragons. How will you compensate?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was silent for a moment, his eyes regaining their sparkle, as he stepped back. As night fell, his ¡®Night Monster¡¯ talent took effect, Although he had prepared himself to face the Dragon Tamer King, the sense of oppression from the superior still momentarily dazed and panicked him. Calm down, calm down¡­ Chen Qi emphasized in his mind, briefly analyzing the situation, then he exhaled a long breath filled with life force. Firstly, there was no sign of the King of Tiger Shark nearby, but in the distance, he could see a large white dove and the naval forces behind it. They were boldly recording everything occurring above the sea with their cameras from afar. If the King of Tiger Shark had been defeated, those reporters and the navy wouldn¡¯t still be observing from a distance. Could it be that the Dragon Tamer King had come here to capture him, even at the cost of severe injuries? And the massive Whale Hunting Spear lodged in Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s chest, along with the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s fractured arm and his blood-covered body, all proved this point. To capture me, at the risk of injury? Chen Qi looked up, puzzled, and chuckled: ¡°May I ask, why the urgency? Are you perhaps afraid of the Tiger Shark General?¡± Afraid of him? The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, clapped his hands lightly and laughed: ¡°Little Hunter, don¡¯t harbor pointless fantasies. The Tiger Shark General can¡¯t save you, and it will take him a very long time to get here.¡± The moment he finished speaking, the Black Thunder Dragon King beneath the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s feet roared fiercely, bursting forth a tremendous aura that stirred the waves. Boom! Suddenly, Chen Qi felt an unprecedented fear, as if a gigantic claw was pressing down on his head, continuously pushing his head down! Dragon¡¯s Might! Dragon¡¯s Might, a unique Heart Image Skill, can invoke fear and deterrence in all beings within its range, striking opponents on a spiritual level. Once the opponent¡¯s spirit is destabilized, it can even trigger a special ¡®Absolute Command¡¯ effect. Then, the Dragon Tamer King crossed his arms and said from his elevated position: ¡°Take the knife in your hand, cut off your own right arm, and then bow three times under the loved feet of my dragon! I will then waive your punishment! I¡¯m only giving you ten seconds!¡± S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi gasped heavily, his left hand slowly moving towards the knife on his own right arm. The Dragon Tamer King watched his left hand with interest. Bang! Then, Chen Qi suddenly pulled out a gun with his right arm, quickly drew it, and fired a Spiral Bullet at the Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s left arm. ¡°!!¡± Bang! The next moment, the Dragon Tamer King stretched out his left hand, pinched the Spiral Bullet in mid-air with his thumb and index finger, the force of his grip forcefully stopping the bullet¡¯s spiral. ¡°Troublesome¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured silently to himself, reloading his magazine while reanalyzing the situation. The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s right arm was injured, he primarily relied on vision for high-speed movements, he could use blood to blind¡­ As the Dragon Tamer King, Jay watched this scene, stretched out his right hand, and made a playful gesture: ¡°To withstand the Dragon¡¯s Might, you have strong Spirit Resistance, Black Hunter. I have to admit, you are much stronger than I was at Third Rank.¡± ¡°If you hadn¡¯t killed so many of my dragons, perhaps I could have offered you a choice to join my forces without punishment.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 448 - 301 Watch Your Back, Someone is Behind You!_2 Chapter 448: Chapter 301 Watch Your Back, Someone is Behind You!_2 ¡°` ¡°But unfortunately, you¡¯ve killed too many of my dragons. There can be no punishment¡­ it¡¯s impossible.¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay smiled playfully; his punishments were notorious in the Witch Sea. They were not simply physical torture, but also the ultimate insult and destruction of spirit! Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He once threw a robust Blade Seer into a prison cell with five naked brutes for a month, allowing every inch of the seer¡¯s body to experience the flavor of the inmates. In the end, he even invited the seer¡¯s wife to witness her husband¡¯s disgrace. It was these atrocities that led to his lack of associates. The Dragon Tamer King Jay took a deep breath and stopped concealing his overbearing presence: ¡°My patience is exhausted, Black Hunter. Kneel and surrender, or I¡¯ll act myself!¡± ¡°Five!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi stayed silent for a moment, gently stepping on the sea. Deep Sea Perception. His senses told him that the Nearshore Dominator was surging beneath the sea¡¯s surface, a mere five hundred meters from his position. Moreover, dragon blood was a powerful attractant to sea beasts, and with the addition of his bait, the seemingly calm sea already teemed with countless creatures. However, despite their number, these sea beasts were no match for the Black Thunder Dragon King. Dragon Tamer King Jay, as one of the Seven Admirals of the Navy, was a renowned BOSS of the Witch Sea, possessing an extremely formidable passive Legendary Skill. The Cup Heart Skill ¡®Dragon and Heart¡¯ was a special ability that linked his heart with that of the Black Thunder Dragon King using a secret technique. It not only significantly increased the Dragon Tamer¡¯s own physical strength but also greatly enhanced their ability to lock in health when near death. Effective damage was difficult to inflict unless both were severely injured simultaneously. But such a powerful skill had a cost: any pain and injuries one suffered were clearly felt by the other. Beast Tamers had weak physicalities, like when he activated the Shadow of Flame Demon, barely managing a few moves against Dragon Tamer King Jay. But due to this passive skill, the physical strength of Dragon Tamer King Jay far exceeded that of ordinary legendary Beast Tamers¡ªeven directly taking a Blade Release head-on was unlikely to cause significant injury. The odds of victory were minuscule. However, fortunately, although he could not defeat him, his opponent also couldn¡¯t capture him. This sea, stained with dragon blood, was the perfect escape route he had prepared. All he had to do was plunge into the open sea and, with the aid of the Nearshore Dominator and the cover of the sea beasts, flee. The most troubling issue was Bree. If Bree were caught by the Dragon Tamer King, the consequences would be unthinkable given his small stature. Besides that, there was Fen. If the Dragon Tamer King shifted his target to the ascending Fen, all their efforts would be wasted. At that point, the only option might be to capture Miracle Journalist Pelu in the distance. They could see if they could stop the Dragon Tamer King with Pelu, who possessed Second Rank abilities. Chen Qi took a long breath, tucked away his complex thoughts, and focused entirely on the forthcoming attack from Dragon Tamer King Jay. Dragon Tamer King Jay spoke again: ¡°Three, two¡­¡± Chen Qi inhaled deeply, his hands gripping his blade, ready to use a block technique to utilize the force of the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s attack to fall into the ocean. This very sea beneath my feet is my escape route! ¡°One!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay said finally. Goodbye! Dragon Tamer King, may we meet again if fate allows! Chen Qi¡¯s adrenaline surged, eagerly anticipating the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s assault. However, a slight sea breeze blew past¡­ Above the sea, there was no sound at all. Both parties remained motionless as the journalists and the Navy in the distance stood in stunned silence. ¡°????¡± Chen Qi suddenly felt an intense chill as though something indescribable lurked behind him. There¡¯s something behind me! A warm little hand extended from behind him, tracing his neck before lightly pressing against his mouth. Yet despite its warmth, the frigid touch seemed to envelop him. Have I fallen for a trick? Is it a Space Technique from the Void, a Spiritual Technique from the Ice Phase, or a Curse Technique from the Shadow Phase? Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened as he urgently pondered. Many magic techniques could attack him silently, but such attacks should not be within Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s capabilities! Without letting him continue his thoughts, the small hand yanked back his head and then lightly sliced open the skin of his neck. Drip, drop! Drip, drop! Chen Qi felt his sensations intensify but was unable to move; in the next instant, the five fingers plunged deeply into the wound on his neck. Crack, blood spurted out! However, to his surprise, the next second was unexpected. This throat strike did not bring any pain, instead a pleasurable sensation, an indescribable sense of joy. An inexplicable vitality was pouring into his body, healing the lightning and blade wounds, bit by bit. Gasping for air, Chen Qi struggled to lift his head. On the Black Thunder Dragon King, Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s eyes were vacant, zombie-like. His right arm, as buds of bright red blossoms began to emerge from the wound, wilted away. As the flowers proliferated, his robust arm withered, wrinkling with age, turning into a shriveled tree. Life-force transfer, a specialty skill only Legends could grasp¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes wandered difficultly towards the small head that had rested on his shoulder for some time already. Fen, under the gentle caress of the sea breeze on his shoulder, turned her head, her orange-red hair scattering petals into the sea, her lips curling into a faint smile: ¡°` COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 449 - 301 Watch Your Back, Someone is Behind You!_3 Chapter 449: Chapter 301 Watch Your Back, Someone is Behind You!_3 ¡°Qi, what happened? That shocked look on your face, are you missing me?¡± The legendary Life Affinity¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened as memories flooded his mind. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll stop teasing you¡­¡± Fen withdrew her five fingers from Chen Qi¡¯s neck, and blood dripped down. The moment Fen¡¯s fingers left, Chen Qi¡¯s body regained its mobility. No, to be precise, he felt an unprecedented power! It was a very special kind of power, not Spiritual Power, but something closer to the force of Life Origin! Chen Qi took deep breaths of air, looking at Fen in that moment. Now, Fen¡¯s floral visage had faded from her face, her hair a red maple leaf hue, adorned in a Witch¡¯s flowery long dress with bright red blood blossoms at her collarbones and neck. At the same time, the bloom in her orange eyes, which also signified her spiritual power origin, had entered a completely new realm. Legend¡­ Chen Qi marveled once again. What shocked him even more was that Fen had just used the legendary Magic Technique ¡®Life Injection.¡¯ Normally, someone who had just ascended to legend status couldn¡¯t compete with a true transcendent, and some Legendary profession card holders, in their initial stages, could potentially be defeated by a Third Rank Transcendent. A Legendary profession required countless resources and extensive practice to truly master the power of a legend. Like the Flower Witch¡¯s profession card. Apart from the usual breakthrough of sprint power origin and physical limits, and the knowledge of the Flower Witch, the Flower Witch profession card was primarily divided into two parts: first, the Flower Witch¡¯s long dress, which was equipment that came with the Legendary profession card. Though it seemed delicately made of blossoms, it possessed strong physical and spiritual resistance. Second, Life Affinity and Natural Affinity, these two passive skills, allowed the Flower Witch to master the power of Life Origin. She could absorb the life energy of plants for her own use, and could also inject life energy into plants, promoting their growth beyond the norm and even creating plants that had never existed. Third, the Flower Witch¡¯s innate skill ¡®Drug to Flower,¡¯ allowed her to transform all her Potions into flowers to use as weapons. Chen Qi carefully sensed Fen¡¯s enormous Spirit Power Field. The Flower Witch¡¯s Spirit Power Field was now exceptionally strong, far surpassing a newly advanced Legend, likely having used the twin Magic Technique to ¡®Life Drain,¡¯ drawing on the energy of numerous medicinal plants on the island. Just now, it was through ¡®Life Injection¡¯ that Fen had infused him with life energy to heal his injuries. And she was capable of this because she had learned many Magic Techniques of the Flower Witch from a young age. Chen Qi was somewhat incredulous. Although the current Fen was still young and far from touching the full power of the Flower Witch profession, no matter what, he now had a legendary force as an ally! sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen moved Chen Qi gently backwards with her right hand, shielding him behind her. In that moment, Fen¡¯s eyes finally displayed the confidence of the protagonist of Witch Sea! ¡°You, ignoring me, right in front of my face¡­¡± Suddenly, a roar erupted, interrupting Chen Qi and Fen¡¯s thoughts. The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s fury spread, he broke free from his state of paralysis and, with his sturdy left hand, he forcefully ripped the flowered flesh from his right arm, exposing the ghastly white bone in the process. And the navy, in the distance, was also in an uproar. ¡°Oh my God!¡± ¡°Big, big, big, big news!¡± Pelu and the navy sailors¡¯ eyes widened in sheer astonishment, they never expected to encounter one of the supernovas, the Flower Witch, in this place. ¡°Interesting, so many surprises today, one after another¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s dragon eyes flared with anger, and dragon scales burst from his flesh! An immense draconic might pressed down! However, faced with the overwhelming draconic might, there was no fear in Fen¡¯s orange eyes, but a glint of murderous intent instead, and she proclaimed with a loud voice: ¡°Qi, let¡¯s kill him!!¡± COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 450 - 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter Chapter 450: Chapter 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter The sea breeze constantly blew across, a team composed of adventurers, navy members, and hunters bustled about on a silver-gray steamboat. Utilizing a new power engine provided by the Bonfire Energy Company, they had arrived early. However, for safety, they all dared only to stand at a distance, using the binoculars to watch the distant battle. The sudden appearance of the Flower Witch ignited the enthusiasm of the group. A navy member with a sunken nose softly said, ¡°It really seems a fight is about to begin. Is this really a battle we can watch?¡± A bloodthirsty navy rattled the dice in his hand, ¡°To witness a legendary battle between the Flower Witch and the Dragon Tamer King, even if it means death, it¡¯s worth it, isn¡¯t it? Is there anyone willing to bet? I bet that Dragon Tamer King, Jay, will take down Flower Witch Fen and Black Hunter within three minutes! Ten thousand shell coins!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll bet one million shell coins! Within one minute! If I lose this round, I¡¯ll directly go to the store in Moonstone City to serve the ladies of rank. Anyone want to join?¡± A rather handsome young man with curly hair smiled slightly and generously pulled out a hundred gold coins. The navy members then started a round of high-stakes betting, while the navy admiral who organized the betting turned his gaze toward Diya and An. Both were third-rank masters and talented geniuses who might be able to grasp the final direction of this battle. Diya quickly pulled out a coin worth five million ancient snake coins: ¡°Five million! The Black Hunter won¡¯t lose!¡± Having been defeated by Black Hunter, Diya believed that the stronger Black Hunter was before he could defeat him again, the stronger he was. An shook his head and sighed, ¡°I lack understanding of the power of the Dragon Tamer King. Perhaps, among the two, one might escape the pursuit of the Dragon Tamer King.¡± The navy members looked confused; this was not a jungle but a vast sea, and the Flying Dragons above clearly saw everything. Escaping from the Dragon Tamer King was incredibly difficult. Pelu raised her head, quite confidently singing the opposite tune: ¡°I bet a hundred thousand shell coins, both will come out unscathed!¡± The navy members were startled, knowing that even when facing Tiger Shark Admiral¡¯s Blade Release ¡°Hundred Whales Long Wave Spear¡± attack, the net of the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s Black Thunder Dragon had never fallen. Even though the Flower Witch was fourth-rank, ultimately, she was just someone who had recently ascended to Legend. Thinking she could escape from Dragon Tamer King Jay was overly naive. ¡°???¡± Soon, everyone lost interest in arguing further and were drawn by the distant rumbling of thunder. Zzzzz! ¡°I¡¯m going to capture both of you together! Imprison you two in a dark, narrow room to experience endless terror!¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay, changing his previous combat style, his right hand covered in dragon scales, conjured a Thunder Spear. Having undergone the taboo surgeries of ¡°Dragon Scale Blood¡± and ¡°Golden Dragon Pupil¡± and trained in the powerful Dragon¡¯s Breath Breathing Technique, even as a fragile Beast Tamer, he possessed a body as tough as steel rods and iron bones with incredibly strong close combat skills. His speed, enhanced by ¡°Dragon Scale Blood,¡± had become terrifyingly capable of dodging effectively in an instant. Then, he leapt down from the head of the Black Thunder Dragon King, and with a thrust of the Thunder Spear, he charged straight toward Chen Qi! First cripple the Black Hunter! Clang! So fast¡­ Chen Qi concentrated his Qi Power in his blade, bravely withstanding the strike of the Thunder Spear, the scorching electricity piercing, and hot scars appearing on his skin. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Defeat Dragon Tamer King Jay? He struggled while considering his tactics. To defeat Dragon Tamer King Jay, one must aim for his heart! And cause equally effective damage to the heart of the Black Thunder Dragon King! Soon, Chen Qi¡¯s strength was barely supporting him, the Dark Fire Hand behind him surged forward, burning with Dark Fire, converging into ten eerie and terrifying arms, rushing toward Dragon Tamer King Jay. Just then, reinvigorated by the Life Energy infused by Fen, Chen Qi¡¯s body filled with Spiritual Power, this ten-handed strike, like a high-speed, eerie train colliding, fiercely smashed into Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s face, driving him back five meters! ¡°Interesting! These flowers, really interesting!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay spat out the blood from the corner of his mouth, his right arm completely withered, and his left foot began sprouting flowers, continually draining his power. His Spiritual Power, his life were continuously being reduced. This was the result of ¡°Flowers Blossom in Blood¡± released by Fen in conjunction with the Witch Relics. In this state, flowers would continuously sprout from the wounds, and these flowers would absorb life energy at an unimaginable rate. After Fen¡¯s ascension and release, she could spread Spiritual Power through tiny petals, even more covertly and imperceptibly. In a moment of thought, the flowers on Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s left foot suddenly grew, the skin drying up like the bark of an old tree, the outline of the bones painfully visible. ¡°Within the Domain, extremely faint spreading of Spiritual Power¡­¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay began channeling his own Qi Power, then formed an absolute barrier of Qi Power on the surface of his skin. However, Fen wouldn¡¯t give him the chance. At the moment he began his Magic Technique, Fen, holding her Magic Wand, charged towards him! Once close, Fen fiercely executed the Vine Technique, and the buds on her Magic Wand grew and expanded, turning into robust, powerful vines that wrapped around the entire body of the Dragon Tamer King. COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 451 - 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter_2 Chapter 451: Chapter 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter_2 At that moment, the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s intact left arm was tightly bound by the vines, rendering him immobile. The Dragon Tamer King Jay, whose body was deteriorating after being devoured by flowers, presented the perfect opportunity for his end! The next instant, the flowers scattered from Fen¡¯s body in the air as she prepared to strike! Boom! However, to her surprise, she saw the Dragon Tamer King Jay using his withered bony left arm to conjure a Thunder Spear crackling with electricity, then suddenly shoveled it upwards, striking Fen into the air! Why could a skeleton arm that was being devoured still deliver such a powerful attack? Fen was stunned in the air. ¡°Throwing an egg against a rock! You¡¯re courting death!¡± ¡°Black Thunder Dragon King, slay her for me!¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay spread his arms wide. Boom! The Black Thunder Dragon King raised his right hand, gathering endless thunderbolts. His massive dragon claw became as hot as molten lava, sizzling with the sound of ten thousand thunders gathering in his hand before he ferociously smacked it towards Fen in the air. Boom! Torrential thunderbolts exploded above the sea surface! Fortunately, at the last critical moment, the Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi reached out to Fen in the air, tightly grasping her, and then suddenly smashed her into the seawater, barely escaping that deadly strike. ¡°!!!¡± Fen shakily lifted her head, a flower of terror blooming above it. Chen Qi used his twelve hands to embrace Fen in front of his chest, reminding her: ¡°Don¡¯t get too close to the Dragon Tamer King. In terms of sheer strength, the Dragon Tamer King is above us.¡± Just now, if she had been hit by the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s strike, even with the protection of the Witch Long Skirt, it would have been tough for Fen to withstand it. ¡°Okay¡­¡± Fen blushed, nodded her head, and then thrashed a little in Chen Qi¡¯s arms. The battle was urgent, and without saying much more, Chen Qi directly threw Fen back onto the water surface. Although at this moment Fen was wearing a red dress adorned with blood-red flowers, and her skin was also covered with dark red blood flowers. Though she appeared tainted from the outside, the battle was still careless and lacking experience! Flames of dark fire began to burn on Chen Qi¡¯s body. In the recent fight, the Black Thunder Dragon King had not launched an attack; its chest heaving continuously, with a hundred Whale Hunting Spears still lodged in its chest! The Tiger Shark general bestowed upon the Black Thunder Dragon King a Blade Release! sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s right arm had recovered; he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and muttered: ¡°Still dare to come?¡± Chen Qi coldly explained: ¡°Dragon Tamer King Jay possesses the forbidden technique ¡®Dragon and Heart¡¯; even though one of his arms had lost flesh, he can still draw power through this secret technique, using his heart to extract strength from the heart and blood of the dragon. However, the heart of the Black Thunder Dragon King is wounded, meaning if we can inflict severe damage to his heart, we can gravely injure both of them.¡± After finishing, Chen Qi then threw a Deep Sea Tentacle Ball from his belt into the ocean. ¡°¡­¡± The pupils of Dragon Tamer King Jay rapidly contracted; this was a life-saving skill he had obtained from a Grade-A rift, and his opponent actually knew the counter to it. Immediately afterward, Chen Qi held a knife in his left hand, his face beginning to burn with blazing flames: ¡°Fen, you hold off the Black Thunder Dragon King, I¡¯ll hunt his heart.¡± In an instant, Chen Qi charged out like a ravenous wild dog. Shadow of Flame Demon. Activate! The Dragon Tamer King Jay was first stunned, then showed an expression of shock! These two dared to charge at him instead of running! ¡°Seeking death!¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay thundered furiously, the golden dragon scales hidden under his skin fully emerged, piercing through his clothes. This was an exceedingly high-rank flesh surgery, appearing as dazzling as Golden Battle Armor. Yet, Chen Qi ignored the opponent¡¯s defense; his entire body was engulfed in massive flames, his eyes full of raging fire. The twelve appendages from his back became immensely thick, his whole body becoming grotesque and ominously brutal, like a flame demon from the dark abyss. His aura in that instant, even briefly outweighed the dragon¡¯s majesty of the Dragon Tamer King Jay. Chen Qi ignited the blue flames of Meat Bone Short, and slashed down with his knife. Clang! The Dragon Tamer King blocked with his right arm, simultaneously unleashing thunderbolts that pierced Chen Qi¡¯s entire body. However, under the Shadow of Flame Demon condition, Chen Qi felt no pain. All that was in his mind was a simple thought: to obliterate the Dragon Tamer King before him. Boom! The twelve brutal Dark Fire Hands behind him instantly ignited and then continuously pounded hundreds of punches. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s hands were quicker, more responsive, stronger, and even more skilled, but he had only two hands. Each time he blocked a strike or punch and prepared to counterattack, another frenzied Dark Fire Hand would relentlessly follow. A barrage of relentless attacks! Coupled with the Blood and Flesh Cutting special effect of ¡®Flowers Blossom in Blood¡¯ and Life Steal, the Dragon Tamer King could distinctly feel his robust body growing increasingly frail. In that moment, it felt as if a person, wielding only a rusty broken knife, was facing a frenzied giant dragon. Crunch! He couldn¡¯t afford a prolonged battle! The Dragon Tamer King Jay let out a fierce roar, gathering all his Spiritual Power to unleash the Qi Power Transformation. Fierce Dragon¡¯s Fury! Bang! However, in that instant, Chen Qi suddenly calmed down, his wild demeanor ceasing as he switched to a defensive stance and prepared to block with his knife. The fiery eyes that once burned with the flame of a demon swiftly turned cold with blue flames. Blade Release. Sacrifice My Flesh! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 452 - 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter_3 Chapter 452: Chapter 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter_3 Chen Qi wielded his long blade, stoutly withstood the strike from the Dragon Tamer King, and then completely absorbed the force. Break Bones! Slash! This swing of the blade raised a hundred-meter-tall wave, aiming straight for the heart of the Dragon Tamer King Jay! A vivid red wound was carved onto the Heart Protecting Scale of Dragon Tamer King Jay. ¡°!¡± Biting down on his teeth, the Dragon Tamer King let out a scream, clenching his fists. He, a Legend, was actually being suppressed by a raging Third Rank! Injured by a Third Rank! He turned his head to look and, before he realized it, Sea Beasts above the ocean, attracted by the Dragon Blood, had bitten onto the big thigh of the Black Thunder Dragon King. At the same time, one thick deep blue tentacle after another emerged from the Deep Sea, entwining the limbs of the Black Thunder Dragon King. Simultaneously, Flower Witch Fen kept unleashing Vine Technique, attacking the Black Thunder Dragon King. The two of you, one playing with tentacles, the other with vines! Having quite the fun, aren¡¯t you! An indescribable killing intent flashed through the eyes of Dragon Tamer King Jay. Being suppressed by a Third Rank Transcendent, thrown into such an embarrassing state, had plunged the proud Dragon Tamer King into unprecedented rage. ¡°Black Thunder Dragon King!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay no longer restrained himself. Normally, a Legend facing a Third Rank would never yield their release. In an instant, tiny sparks of lightning flashed through the air. The release that a Legend could unleash was limited; if the release failed to inflict effective damage, it meant a significant disadvantage. This was also why the Tiger Shark general did not continue to pursue after unleashing his release. Considering using a release on the witch and Black Hunter¡­ Dragon Tamer King Jay tried hard to suppress his rage with reason. However, as the Black Thunder Dragon King let out a pained howl, reason completely vanished! Rage transformed into immeasurable Blade Phase Power! Let you witness what a true release is! ¡°Go!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay withdrew, leaping back onto the head of the Black Thunder Dragon King. Then the Black Thunder Dragon King, with its huge wings spread wide, paid the price of injury to forcefully break through the restraints of the tentacles and vines. It then turned to rush towards the thick dark clouds in the sky; as it surged toward the heavens, all the lightning within a kilometer of the clouds raced toward the Black Thunder Dragon King itself. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. First Stage. Thunder Drawing! Countless bolts of lightning struck the body of the Black Thunder Dragon King, forming a blinding orb of light. Dragon Tamer King Jay stretched out his arms, eagerly absorbing countless bolts of thunder! For a moment, the massive orb of lightning shone in the night like a dazzling sun. Everyone in the surrounding sea of the Dragon Flower Islands raised their heads, gazing at the brilliant thunder in the sky. ¡°Ah?¡± Bree, exhausted, was stupefied, only able to watch the battle from the island alongside a small red crab. Can¡¯t stop it¡­ Fen watched the copious thunder in the sky in a daze, continuously retreating. In the distance, the navy personnel put down their binoculars, completely bewildered. Why? Everyone was completely bewildered. ¡°It¡¯s been three minutes already¡­¡± ¡°Blade Release, the Dragon Tamer King has been forced to unleash his release!¡± ¡°What kind of joke is this! A Legend being forced to release by a Third Rank!¡± As the lightning grew ever more blinding, Diya suddenly snapped to his senses, bellowing: ¡°Run! This area falls within the attack range of the Dragon Tamer¡¯s release!¡± A Legend¡¯s release could affect their very position! All the people of the Dragon Flower Islands fell into a panic. ¡°Release¡­¡± Fen bit her lip, getting ready to cast a Defense spell. ¡°Go!¡± However, Chen Qi didn¡¯t give her time to react, directly entangling her firmly with slimy tentacles and pulling her into the depths of the sea. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 453 - 303 Deep Sea Fear Chapter 453: Chapter 303 Deep Sea Fear Glug! Glug! S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the blood-strewn deep sea, Fen was instantly pulled under the surface, and in a flash, countless bright red eyes popped up from the dark seawater. Seawater kept pouring into her nose and mouth, her hair messily floating in the water. Breathe! Fen¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted, and she hurriedly grabbed the eerie arm in front of her chest, trying to use brute force to break free from this horrifying restraint: ¡°Life¡­¡± Bang! The next moment, a Dark Fire Hand emerged from her neck and firmly clasped Fen¡¯s mouth. ¡°Quiet!¡± Chen Qi abruptly contracted the Dark Fire Hand behind him, constricting Fen and pulling her deeper into the sea. Fen¡¯s eyes widened as she slowly grasped the situation and stopped struggling. In the sea, Chen Qi slowly lifted his head, gazing through the water up at the sky. Even in this blood-red seabed, amidst the relentless surging waves, one could still see the dazzling light at the horizon. The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s Blade Heart Release, simultaneously unleashing the power of the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s heart and gathering the Power of Natural Thunder from the sky, finally endowing the power of Blade Phase and Heart Phase, explosively bursting forth. Chen Qi had thought that the Dragon Tamer King would continue their prolonged battle or sacrifice his own power to let the recuperating Black Thunder Dragon King enter the fight. But as it seemed now, perhaps out of anger or fear of the navy, he was unwilling to wait any longer. Next, he planned to use this release to directly take down Chen Qi and Fen. Such a heaven-splitting technique was extremely powerful but had one obvious flaw, which was its very noticeable charge-up! Normally, there was a standard countermeasure, which was to hide behind a highly defensive object, like an indestructible meteorite in the sky, and withstand the attack through the powerful defense. Alternatively, Fen could also withstand the strike by overdrawing her life with the Life Technique, but the risk involved was far too great. Currently, Chen Qi and Fen had no powerful defense object. However, the ocean itself served as a natural barrier, of course, provided that their location was deep enough. Of course, the deep sea was forbidden territory in the Witch Sea where, according to legends, the lightless depths were filled with indescribably terrifying creatures. ¡°We continue to dive!¡± Chen Qi used the Dark Fire Hand to pull Fen in front of him and preemptively poured a prepared breathing potion into her mouth. At the same time, it seemed as if a golden dragon pupil appeared before him, constantly staring at him. A fiery imprint of a dragon pupil silently emerged on his chest! A dazzling prompt popped up. [You have been marked by the Golden Dragon Pupil; you are the designated prey, and during the marking period, all your movements are monitored¡­] In an instant, Chen Qi felt as if he could see the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s golden dragon pupil, that hunting pupil, despite the boundless seawater. ¡°Troublesome¡­¡± Chen Qi lowered his head, against immense pressure, pulling Fen and continuing to swim toward the deeper seabed. In the sky, the Dragon Tamer King stood atop the dragon¡¯s head, holding a Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye the size of an apple, quietly waiting for the Blade Release to complete. The Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye could mark enemies in sight, and once the marking was complete, as long as spiritual power was continuously injected, the enemy could be tracked perpetually. This was a Divine Artifact he acquired in Moonstone City during his time as a Third Rank Bounty Hunter. At that moment, a member of the Black Hand with fearful attire struggled to ride a Flying Dragon, arriving beside the Dragon Tamer King. Even though Jay had intentionally cleared a path, just approaching Jay caused many startling scars to appear on the skin of the Black Hand. The Black Hand gathered his courage and said: ¡°Lord Jay, summon the Thunderstorm Dragon; take it slow, we¡¯ll eventually catch them. Moreover, we still need to protect the Dragon Flower Islands!¡± The release was powerful, but the consumption was immense! Dragon Tamer King Jay had previously battled the Tiger Shark General. The heart of the Black Thunder Dragon King had also taken a strike from the Tiger Shark General¡¯s Blade Release and had been hit by countless bullets. Just now, he had been hit by the Flower Witch¡¯s release. If he used this move again now, it would mean that today, the Dragon Tamer King would not be able to defeat the Tiger Shark General. Once the Tiger Shark General was overrun, the vast Dragon Flower Islands would be taken over by the navy, and countless medicinal herbs would fall into their hands. Since the meeting at Black Whale Island, the six naval generals of the Black Whale Group had never suffered a strategic defeat. Dragon Tamer King Jay lowered his icy gaze toward a distant naval boat: ¡°Do you think we have plenty of time? There are reporters from the White Dove Newspaper watching us from afar.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the defeat at Dragon Flower Islands; once I capture the Flower Witch, I will use the Black Hunter as a bargaining chip, commanding the Flower Witch to use the Life Technique to heal me.¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay reached out, quietly sensing the immense thunder power before him: ¡°The real difficulty now lies in capturing them without killing them, which is proving more challenging than I expected.¡± The power of the Black Hunter and Flower Witch was much stronger than he had anticipated; capturing them without risk was no longer feasible. Roar! Roar! The sound of thunder gradually weakened, and the entire body of the Black Thunder Dragon King was covered with numerous thunderbolts, slowly spreading its wings, the massive body targeting the region below. He slowly walked to the top of the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s head, and the golden orb in his hand also slowly rolled, aiming at the seabed. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 454 - 303 Deep Sea Fear_2 Chapter 454: Chapter 303 Deep Sea Fear_2 Blade Heart Release. Heavenly Falling Thousand Thunders, activate! Boom! Accompanied by a low roar in his heart, the Black Thunder Dragon King spread its vast wings, plummeting from the sky like a meteor from beyond the heavens! As it accelerated, the Black Thunder Dragon King released the tremendous force of Ten Thousand Thunder from its body. Crack! Crack! Under the assault of the thunder and lightning, the trees on the entire island were severed in half in an instant. Bree prayed while, along with the red crab with steadfast vitality and a pile of small creatures, she ran behind the statue of the Ice Witch. She unfolded a shield to withstand this strike with sheer force. In that instant, she didn¡¯t even have time to pray. In a mere moment, the Nameless Island, once adorned with flowers and trees, was transformed into scorched earth. Boom! From the distance¡¯s periphery, Diya pulled out a folding giant shield from her backpack card, unfolded it, and attempted to block the blast. However, under the tremendous impact, the shield shattered instantly, and the entire steamboat broke apart. The heaps of paper money and shell currency on the gaming tables were burnt to ash in an instant. Had it not been on the edge, the boat might have faced widespread death and injury. Only Pelu, braving the massive thunder, kept her camera firmly focused on the distant battlefield without blinking. Rumble! The huge body of the Black Thunder Dragon King plunged into the ocean, causing towering waves to rush towards Chen Qi and the Black Hunter on the sea floor! As it entered the sea, the weaker sea beasts around it trembled unimaginably under the attack of lightning and thunder. Its power reached a depth of five hundred meters at the bottom of the sea in an instant! ¡°This kid, daring to dive one thousand five hundred meters into the sea, has he gone mad in his desperation to stay alive?¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay gripped the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye in his hand. Below five thousand meters in the ocean lay the limit for ordinary humans, where even legends struggled to survive. But in reality, simply entering two thousand meters beneath the sea was tremendously dangerous. Within the depths, the sea turned pitch-black, wrapping around his body and spirit like countless bandages, tightening incessantly. Both Spiritual Power Detection and movement were severely limited. Within the sea water, his normally neat and shiny golden pompadour became disheveled. Even Jay, in the state of Blade Heart Release, found it strenuous. ¡°Choosing to dive into the sea to dodge my release, a bold move!¡± Dragon Tamer King grasped the Dragon Scales atop the head of the Black Thunder Dragon. Fortunately, he had taken precautions and had marked the Black Hunter! He opened his right hand sharply, and as the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye¡¯s pupil rotated, it targeted the space below. Just five hundred meters to go! Dragon Tamer King didn¡¯t hesitate, he spurred the Black Thunder Dragon King to unleash its last power of release and plunged toward the two-thousand-meter depth of the sea floor! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! Boom! Sizzling thunder burst forth at the seabed, crushing the sea beasts emerging from the deep! And as he delved deeper, the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye began to vibrate more intensely! ¡°Found you, Black Hunter!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay controlled the Black Thunder Dragon King, unleashing its last power of release, and struck into the dark sea! Boom! Though his aim was to capture the ¡®Black Hunter¡¯ alive, Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s move was without mercy! The colossal thunder cleaved through the sea floor. However, contrary to his expectations, in front of him was not the Black Hunter, but a dragon, a completely pitch-black Sea Dragon. Under the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s attack, this Sea Dragon, covered in dark scales, glared at him and the Black Thunder Dragon King with its brutal eyes in the pitch-black sea. In that instant, even as a Dragon King Species, the Black Thunder Dragon King felt fear. Had the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye malfunctioned? Jay pondered. However, before he could collect his thoughts, a round little object drifted behind him, its tiny fist clenched, delivering a slap to his face. At the same time, during the moment Dragon Tamer King was pondering, Fen hesitated no longer, and with her Magic Wand in hand, she thrust violently toward his back. ¡°Flower!¡± Fen, full of fear, roared uncontrollably at the sea floor, channeling a ¡®Life Dispersion¡¯ secret technique from her back toward Dragon Tamer King Jay. ¡°Die!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay quickly reacted, turned his head, and firmly grasped the opposing Magic Wand with his hand. Then the Black Thunder Dragon King opened its massive jaws and let out a fierce roar. The last wave of Heavenly Falling Thunder! Even through the seawater, the might of Heavenly Thunder Fall was still formidable, its terrifying bolts of lightning, like ten thousand thunder knives, pierced Fen. Had it not been for the Dragon Tamer King holding back, coupled with Fen¡¯s special secret technique, she might have slipped into unconsciousness the moment she was struck. ¡°One!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s pupils shrank as he roared inwardly. After expending a considerable amount of Spiritual Power and invoking the release state, he had finally taken down the Flower Witch! However, the next second, tendrils entwined his left arm and were stuffed into his mouth. A shadow emerged from the Black Ship Sea Dragon¡¯s mouth and, seizing the moment, approached Jay. A sniper rifle was aimed at him. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Accompanied by the muffled underwater sound of gunfire, seven Spiral Bullets hit Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s heart with unerring accuracy. The thudding muffled sounds hammered at the heart of the ¡®Dragon Tamer King¡¯ Jay, his body trembling continuously, bright red Dragon Scales finally cracked, flesh quickly caved in, revealing white bones and the crimson heart that had been hidden along his spine. In that instant, Dragon Tamer King Jay was seized with panic, wanting to let out a scream, but found his mouth firmly sealed by the Dark Fire. However, to defeat his opponent, this attack was not sufficient, far from enough! Chen Qi, at the ocean depths, struggled to perform the Hound Step, then hooked his opponent closer using Dark Fire. Slash! Chen Qi did not hesitate, furiously slashing at the withered arm and thigh, and in an instant, a hand and a leg of Dragon Tamer King Jay were severed. The arm holding the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye floated in the water, leaking blood. Dragon Tamer King¡¯s eyes widened as he tried to defend himself but was forced to first expend Spiritual Power to repair the sensation of withering in his body. His limbs were bound, his Spiritual Power Perception severely weakened by the seawater, and inside his body, a dreadful pain of life ebbing away kept transmitting. In this moment, he was like a helpless child, only able to struggle, struggle¡­ The next moment, a Dark Fire Hand swept before his eyes, and what it held was the backpack card concealed beneath his bloody scales. He tried to reach out to resist, but only felt a suffocating sensation. Strangle! Chen Qi firmly entangled Dragon Tamer King Jay while collecting his hand, foot, Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye, and the backpack card. ¡°Welcome to the Deep Sea¡­¡± Chen Qi said softly while binding Dragon Tamer King Jay. Fen gulped for air, struggling to watch the scene before him. They had done it, inflicting massive damage on the Dragon Tamer King. But down in the ocean depths, both he and Chen Qi were gradually running out of oxygen. Fen¡¯s face began to turn a shade of purple, breathing difficulty, and the surrounding darkness was unbearable. ¡°Save, save me!¡± The body of Dragon Tamer King Jay was now heavily tinged with purple, he stretched out his hand, calling to the sky with difficulty. Boom! The next second, the Black Dragon Dragon King beneath his feet suddenly opened its mouth, swallowing Dragon Tamer King Jay, like a rabbit scared by the Hunter, darting towards the ocean¡¯s surface. We¡¯re not fast enough, our speed swimming up isn¡¯t sufficient¡­ Fen¡¯s eyes widened, her vision going dark, her body clearly in a state of drowning, relying purely on instinct, struggling, desperately seeking a savior, grasping for life-saving straws. Bang! The next second, Chen Qi grabbed Fen¡¯s right arm and swam upwards from the ocean depths. In that moment, Fen slowly closed her eyes. Whew! Ten seconds later, with the help of the Water Elf and the Nearshore Dominator, Chen Qi surfaced from the ocean depths, returning to the open sea. Whew! Completely drenched, he hauled the unconscious Fen out of the water. Fen was thoroughly soaked and had collapsed into unconsciousness. Chen Qi took out a pre-prepared small oxygen bottle and placed it into Fen¡¯s mouth. Then, he looked forward again. They had seriously wounded Dragon Tamer King Jay, but there was still a long way to go to kill him. As long as the Black Thunder Dragon King lived, even with his heart destroyed, Dragon Tamer King Jay stood upon this stretch of ocean. At this moment, a small hole was opened where the heart of the Black Thunder Dragon King lay, steaming Dragon Heart Blood slowly falling from the wound. As Dragon Tamer King Jay kneeled upon the sea, he lifted his head, raised his hands, drinking the Dragon Heart Blood like a dying man. Dragon Heart Blood¡­ Chen Qi watched Jay silently. In that instant, their gazes met once more. But, to his surprise, this time, there were no traces of arrogance or murderous intent in Jay¡¯s dazzling golden Dragon Eyes, only fear, the fear of someone yearning for life. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 455 - 304: Great Victory! Chapter 455: Chapter 304: Great Victory! ¡°¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s lips quivered; he seemed to want to say something, but in the end, he remained silent. Atop these silent seas, it seemed the only sound was the two¡¯s exhausted breaths. Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s golden hair was drenched in blood; he had lost a leg and an arm, kneeling with his chest caved in from the Life Dispersion, wrinkled like tree bark, with his beating heart visible beneath his white bones. At this moment, the Dragon Tamer King resembled an emaciated old man, ravaged by famine. And this scene was captured by the camera in the distance. From afar, those who had just suffered from the Blade Release¡¯s edge watched tremblingly, unsure of how to describe the scene before them. ¡°Damn it!¡± The Navy Admiral in charge of the operation broke the silence, spouting colorful language to express his agitation. Diya, however, opened his mouth, seeming to want to say something. The Black Hunter had withstood the legend of the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s Blade Release and remained standing. Upon seeing this, the pretense of playing dead by me, who was beaten by the Black Hunter, didn¡¯t seem too weak, and besides, I had escaped intact, with no major injuries other than a concussion¡­ Diya¡¯s mouth curved up, feeling some inexplicable joy in his heart. ¡°Big news, super big news!¡± Pelu, covered in blood, struggled to stand up from the wrecked ship, straightened her singed golden short hair, then righted the camera emitting scorching flames, focusing on the two distant figures. This priceless footage must not be missed! What material is this camera made of? Its resilience is astonishingly peculiar. Pelu, ignoring the curious looks, said with stars in her eyes: ¡°After releasing the release, Dragon Tamer King actually failed to kill the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch. This is going to be huge news throughout the Witch Sea! And what¡¯s more crucial is that, from the current state of things, Dragon Tamer King has also sustained severe injuries!¡± Injuries! The crowd was shocked anew; upon closer inspection, they realized that Dragon Tamer King had been forced to drink Dragon Blood to treat himself. The Navy Admiral hurriedly retrieved the damaged Eye of Long Voyage, ready to send this bombshell news to the Tiger Shark Admiral who was still recuperating! Following this explosive news, the battered crowd still couldn¡¯t help but walk to the bow of the ship to watch the distant battle unfold. What action would the Dragon Tamer King take in response to the insult from the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch? They anticipated eagerly. On the blood-soaked sea in the distance. ¡°Want it?¡± Chen Qi, holding the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s severed arm in his left hand, asked. ¡°¡­¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay remained silent. Under the nourishment of Dragon Blood, the Dragon Tamer King regained some strength, but it still wasn¡¯t enough to heal his heart or the injuries to his severed arm. Especially an arm and a leg, unless a secret technique was utilized, would be difficult to fully heal. If he could retrieve his severed arm and use a specific potion to nourish it, within two weeks, he could have a complete set of arms and legs again. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dragon Tamer King Jay stared at Chen Qi for a long time before finally nodding lightly. It was over¡­ Chen Qi let out a sigh of relief and tossed the severed arm: ¡°Here.¡± Bang! With a light toss, Chen Qi threw the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s severed arm into the sea. Dragon Tamer King Jay stood up, dragging his ruined body, trying to retrieve his left arm. However, just as he reached out, a round Man-eating Shark suddenly emerged from the seabed, bit off the arm in one gulp, happily wagging its tail before diving back into the depths. In that instant, Dragon Tamer King Jay froze completely. ¡°¡­¡± Another deathly silence ensued. Chen Qi took a deep breath. After consecutive battles, Dragon Tamer King¡¯s strength had reached its peak. With significant loss to his body and the threat from the Navy, the two of them had no reason to continue fighting. Dragon Tamer King still had one irreversible technique, Dragon Man fusion, designed to combine him with the Black Thunder Dragon King into a single entity, ultimately merging dragon and man. The Dragon Tamer King in his Dragon Man state was akin to a walking calamity. However, this move was irreversible; once released, he would permanently turn into a monster, never to return to his human form, and his mind would suffer greatly. It was the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s ultimate technique. Moreover, given the current situation of the Dragon Tamer King, if he released the Blade Release again, consuming himself, the inevitable outcome would be capture by the Navy. Besides this, there were certain mental influences, in the Deep Sea they had just been in, that seemed to affect the mind, causing both Fen and the Dragon Tamer King to experience distinct fear. However, Chen Qi, due to his Deep Sea Affinity, did not feel that bone-piercing mental impact. Dragon Tamer King watched the Hunter in front of him, who had taken his arm, thigh, his backpack card, and the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye! For a legend, this was an enormous shame. But at this moment, he wasn¡¯t filled with anger, but rather spoke weakly: ¡°My backpack card, keep it for now, I¡¯ll be taking it back within a month.¡± After saying this, Dragon Tamer King Jay took a powerful leap to the head of the Black Thunder Dragon King and then looked towards the direction of the Navy. Standing at this height, he couldn¡¯t help but lower his head. He seemed to hear the thunderous war drums of the distant Navy and the wails of his Flying Dragon Unit. In his current state, unless he staked his life, he had no power left to support further combat. COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 456 - 304: Great Victory!_2 Chapter 456: Chapter 304: Great Victory!_2 ¡°Farewell, Dragon Flower Islands¡­¡± The Dragon Taming King squatted down and patted the Dragon Horn of the Black Thunder Dragon King. Following that, the Black Thunder Dragon King spread its huge wings and flew back into the sky, heading towards the deeper islands of the Witch Sea. With the sound of its wings beating, the Black Thunder Dragon King disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. He¡¯s gone¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief and gradually regained his composure. If they had continued to fight, the outcome would have inevitably been both sides suffering heavy losses. However, the fact that they had actually managed to repel the Dragon Taming King was far beyond his expectations. The dark flame on Chen Qi¡¯s face dissipated, and the Dark Fire Hand behind him gradually retracted. Then, Chen Qi glanced at the ¡®Dragon Heart Limited Backpack Card¡¯ in his hand, this backpack card. The gains from this trip were greater than he had imagined. However, unlike ordinary backpack cards, it had a larger capacity, came with a stealth effect, and a special password; if someone attempted to force it open, their location would be revealed. Next, as the Shadow of Flame Demon faded, the intense pain within his body returned once again. Fortunately, this time, with Fen¡¯s ¡®Life Injection¡¯ spell, his body didn¡¯t suffer as severe damage as the last time. Having a healer¡¯s care is indeed great¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but muse, as he looked back at the distant navy. We need to accelerate and leave¡­ Chen Qi picked up Fen in his arms and hurried towards the Dragon Flower Islands, searching for Bree¡¯s figure. The navy could arrive at any moment, and they had to immediately start the ¡®Space Jump¡¯ engine to escape this place. The unnamed island was now scorched earth, turned to ashes under the impact of lightning. Contrary to Chen Qi¡¯s expectations, Bree had barely been injured; he had hidden behind the Ice Witch¡¯s statue and successfully withstood the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Blade Release. The statue of the Ice Witch, located in the center of the island, still stood tall amidst the wreckage, albeit with a few more scars. The statue of the Ice Witch remained unyielding. ¡°Thank you, Ice Witch, for your protection! Thank you for your protection!!¡± Bree and a bunch of small animals stood in front of the Ice Witch¡¯s statue, hands clasped in prayer, devoutly praying. At this moment, he seemed to understand why his captain, Palu, revered the Ice Witch so much. What material is this statue made of? Chen Qi gently touched the Ice Witch¡¯s statue. He couldn¡¯t help but admire the durability of the Ice Witch¡¯s statue. If he could dismantle this Ice Witch and use it to build a ship, would it not make for an impressive vessel, or perhaps use it to make a shield¡­ A bold idea popped into Chen Qi¡¯s head. He was, after all, in need of a defensive weapon. In the Witch Sea, there were no shortage of Ice Witch statues. But now, with the situation urgent, there was no time to act. Chen Qi calmly stated, ¡°Bree, the navy could arrive at any moment; we need to leave.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bree replied tensely; he had almost witnessed the entire battle on this island. Afterward, the two of them headed towards the Phantom. The Phantom was docked on the other side of the island, behind a large rock; due to the impact of the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Blade Release, it had sustained considerable damage. But fortunately, they had Mechanic Bree, and they had prepared repair materials in advance. With Bree¡¯s expert operation, they successfully repaired the Phantom and activated its Space Engine. Chen Qi chose a destination, a poor tourist island. Before long, they emerged from a space rift, raised the ¡®Dining Ship¡¯ flag, and masqueraded as a ravaged little dining ship robbed at sea. After this Space Jump, the entire Phantom was tattered, intermittently letting out the groans of the ship. Chen Qi and Bree changed into regular clothes and, with a telescope in hand, scanned their surroundings. This poor place, with only a D-grade ¡°Lumberyard,¡± was now swarming with people. Under the warfare in the Dragon Flower Islands, many Hunters seeking refuge and civilians afraid of war gathered here. After several consecutive uses of the Space Engine, the Phantom was in such bad condition it couldn¡¯t even activate the acceleration engine. Chen Qi and Bree decided to navigate the ship in, planning to evade the search and collect materials to repair the vessel in this place. Besides, they needed to gather some potions, and if that didn¡¯t pan out, they might even have to kidnap a doctor¡­ Chen Qi sat on the upper deck of the ship, resting his chin in his hands, and looked at Fen, who was unconscious on the sofa. Fen¡¯s injuries from this journey were much more severe than he had anticipated. ¡­ ¡­ At dawn, the flames of the sun rekindled. Upon an unnamed island, the Tiger Shark Force¡¯s special operation team, the Tiger Shark Third Squad, arrived at the islet where the Ice Witch Statue stood. There were a full two hundred of them, each one fully armed, but at this moment, all of them, as if by agreement, frowned at the sight of the scorched earth before them. They had been searching on their own for a long while but, apart from a small red crab, found no useful clues. In the end, they could only plant the Victory Flag of the Tiger Shark Force on this island. The escape of the Dragon Taming King hadn¡¯t been communicated to his subordinates; as the Legend fled, the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Army collapsed instantly, and the supporting troops quickly fell into utter chaos. The Tiger Shark Leader pursued their victory, annihilating the Black Whale Group¡¯s supporting troops and even successfully hunting down a Black Sea Elephant, taking thousands of captives. This war, which affected the strategic situation, was won by their navy, by their Tiger Shark Force! The entire Dragon Flower Islands would now officially be taken over by the Tiger Shark Force, and this news would be sent back to Moonstone City. When the people of Moonstone City heard this, they would surely rejoice at the bravery of the Tiger Shark Force! ¡°Awesome!¡± ¡°Next time, I¡¯m going to use the skulls of those pirates as piss pots!¡± ¡°Our Tiger Shark Force is unstoppable.¡± The sailors couldn¡¯t help but cheer for this great victory! ¡°Reporter Pelu, please take a photo of us beneath the Victory Flag! And if possible, let our heroic stature grace the front page of tomorrow¡¯s paper!¡± A Navy Admiral from the Mediterranean said with pride. ¡­ Pelu sat on a charred stump, concentrating on her writing, ignoring them. Lilith, your news won¡¯t be as big as mine¡­ a faint smile curled at the corner of Pelu¡¯s mouth. ¡°Take down the Victory Flag!¡± Suddenly, a hearty voice pierced the island. The Tiger Shark Leader roared, his robust figure on this island resembling a towering mountain. ¡°But, Tiger Shark Leader, this time, our Tiger Shark Force has won a great victory¡­¡± The Mediterranean Navy Admiral said with a hint of grievance. ¡°This sort of victory, given to us by others, is not a true victory at all. Only by defeating the Legend head-on can we claim a real victory!¡± The Tiger Shark Leader said angrily, a flicker of rage passing through his eyes. He shook his head, believing that if it weren¡¯t for the Black Hunter, their preparations would have resulted in far greater casualties than expected! What they needed was reflection, whipping, not celebration! ¡­ The sailors of the Tiger Shark Force bowed their heads, silent for a long while. They were resentful in their hearts, but their Tiger Shark Leader was such a man, who, despite the win, still chastised them, leaving them no room for rebuttal. That said, the Tiger Shark Leader, heavy steps and all, walked over to where Pelu and her party were, extending his huge hand, scarred and calloused: sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Miss Pelu, hello.¡± ¡°Hello, Tiger Shark Leader! I am busy right now. If you have anything, you can speak with my assistant An or Diya, who¡¯s drinking in the distance!¡± Pelu continued to write, too busy to deal with the Tiger Shark Leader. Are all those from the White Dove Newspaper so impolite¡­ A flash of anger crossed the Tiger Shark Leader¡¯s eyes, but he didn¡¯t chastise her further, instead turning to An beside Pelu. ¡°Hello, the new instructor from Maro Town.¡± ¡°Hello, Tiger Shark Leader.¡± An performed a polite gesture. Then, the Tiger Shark Leader asked curiously: ¡°Miss An, to be honest, apart from Diya and Hai Ge, I don¡¯t know much about the seven supernovas of the Witch Sea.¡± ¡°??¡± An cocked her head, puzzled. Was the Tiger Shark Leader interested in the Black Hunter? The Tiger Shark Leader asked: ¡°I want to know, what do you think about the strength of the Black Hunter, and can our Tiger Shark Force take him down?¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 457 - 305: Life Injection Technique Chapter 457: Chapter 305: Life Injection Technique ¡°Form a team from us and go fight Black Hunters and witches?¡± Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Tiger Shark Force, well known for their volatile and crazy nature, suddenly stopped their drinking and cheering. Even upon hearing the order from their leader, they couldn¡¯t help but take a step back. In fact, if this was before, they would have already sent a pursuit force, but the achievement of repelling the Dragon Tamer King was just too brilliant. You should know, the first headline in Pelu¡¯s newspaper was ¡°The Dragon King¡¯s Defeat!¡± If they really fought the Black Hunters and witches, the witches would probably bind them with vines first, and then the Black Hunters would whip them until they cried out. And they wouldn¡¯t be able to fight back, only getting beaten while praising the witch and hunter¡¯s skills as if they were merely tools in their play. An was silent for a moment, then shook his head, ¡°As of now, unless we are fully prepared, if we just select people from the Tiger Shark Force, we won¡¯t be able to capture them. Moreover, the Flower Witch has advanced to legendary status, she probably now possesses the Life Secret Technique like the legendary witches.¡± ¡°Everybody is unaware of Black Hunter¡¯s vast background, and the Flower Witch is a newly emerged legend¡­¡± The Tiger Shark leader crossed his arms and frowned, even glancing at Pelu from the White Dove Newspaper. In Witch Sea, aside from the Four Great Pirate Groups and the navy and companies, the highly involved and powerful Extraordinary Organization is only the White Dove Newspaper. Could it be, Black Hunter belongs to the White Dove Newspaper? Or rather, to the Black Blood Empire? ¡°This Witch Sea has finally reached the time when legends emerge and monsters appear.¡± The Tiger Shark leader couldn¡¯t guess the identity of Black Hunter, said loudly. With the worsening Crack Tide, it was only a matter of time before legends appeared. Just that, he hadn¡¯t expected the Flower Witch to advance to legend status even before Hai Ge from the Sea God Pirate Group. Most importantly, the resources for this advancement to legend weren¡¯t a donation from high authorities, but were forcefully taken from the Dragon Tamer King by both the witch and hunter. After a pause of two seconds, Tiger Shark leader took a deep breath and spoke gravely, ¡°Being a legend is one phase, but to truly become a powerful legend, a significant amount of resources is needed. The power of the witch and hunter is not unbeatable. Moreover, according to the footage from White Dove Newspaper, the Flower Witch is seriously injured and won¡¯t recover anytime soon.¡± ¡°If we want to capture Black Hunter and the witch, within a month is the best opportunity, but the key issue now is, with the tight battlefront, I can¡¯t personally investigate. Currently, the bounty hunters from Moonstone City are handling this.¡± ¡°The bounty hunters from Moonstone City¡­¡± An had a bad feeling. Unlike the counterfeit bounty hunters from places like Black Mine City, the bounty hunters from Moonstone City specialize in tracking and possess many hidden assassination skills. Their former leader was a long-retired Edge Hunter. However, the rate of the bounty hunters from Moonstone City is extremely high, not only requiring double the bounty order in shells but also a significant amount of Extraordinary Resources. The Tiger Shark leader said solemnly, ¡°From what I¡¯ve heard, after discussion among the great nobles of Moonstone City, they employed the city¡¯s bounty hunters with a heavy sum. That¡¯s the Witch profession card with mastery of Life Secret Technique. You should know, if someone can control the energy of life plus a skilled doctor, they could perform many perfect taboo surgeries.¡± Nobles hired hunters, for the Witch profession card, to capture the Flower Witch¡­ An blinked, pondering for a moment. The most powerful noble in Moonstone City is the Magic Bullet family, where the admiral belongs. This family really wants the ¡®Flower Witch¡¯s¡¯ profession card. Besides Admiral Bai Ou who married into the ruling family, An had no good feelings toward this family ruling Moonstone City. The Tiger Shark leader smiled, valuing the young genius from Maro Town, ¡°frankly speaking, my old friend told me, if we really capture the Flower Witch, they are willing to offer any one of the Thirteen Nature Forms Legendary profession cards as a reward. An, you¡¯re only one step away from becoming legendary. Take advantage of the Flower Witch¡¯s recovery period to seize this opportunity, if you truly want the power to protect others.¡± According to Tiger Shark leader¡¯s observation, An already had the qualifications to become legendary, what she lacked was just a profession card. In fact, if with An¡¯s current strength, she chose to join a company like Bonfire Energy or Magic Bullet Company, perhaps a patron might gift her a long-sealed Legendary profession card. If An was unwilling, then this bounty mission to chase the witch and Black Hunter was An¡¯s best opportunity. Tiger Shark leader formed a small circle with his thumb and forefinger, ¡°Hunting the Black Hunter, although it¡¯s slightly challenging, if it¡¯s you, there¡¯s still a possibility.¡± ¡°Thanks for the heads-up; I will seize this opportunity.¡± An said coldly. After the discussion between the two, the sound of alarm from the navy by Pelu¡¯s side resounded once more, ¡°The Dragon Tamer King followed Black Hunter into the sea and was gravely injured immediately after setting out! That is to say, Black Hunter and the witch have severely wounded the Dragon Tamer King in the sea depths!¡± ¡°Intriguing, really intriguing, if this Black Hunter isn¡¯t from an opposing force, perhaps he could become my adopted son,¡± said Tiger Shark leader, He laughed several times at the scene before him, unlike the other two admirals, as a leader, all his five children had died in this Witch Sea. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 458 - 305: Life Injection Technique_2 Chapter 458: Chapter 305: Life Injection Technique_2 ¡°¡­¡± An became stupefied for a moment. After the Tiger Shark general left, she silently gazed at her right hand. Within the lines of her palm, a tiny crack faintly opened, and beyond the fissure, there seemed to be a boundless space, from which she could feel endless spiritual power. A gentle breeze blew by, and the tiny crack in her hand closed instantly. At this moment, Pelu couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°It¡¯s decided, the main headline will be ¡®The Defeat of the Dragon Tamer King!¡¯ and the subtitle, ¡®Noble Legend, Toyed into Submission by Witch and Hunter¡¯s Tentacles and Vines!''¡± Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Phew! The moment the newspaper headline was spoken, a wave of astonishment swept through the surrounding navy. ¡°Ms. Pelu, your style of naming has a hint of Ms. Lilith¡¯s flair,¡± the navy exclaimed, aware that fresh off the press ¡®Puzzle Guessing Column¡¯ included outrageous guesses about ¡®Witch and Hunter,¡¯ ¡®The love-hate relationship between Auntie Carol and the pint-sized Dragon Tamer King,¡¯ ¡®The volatile Blade Witch and rebellious Fenrir the wolf¡¯s love story¡¯ among other celebrity speculations. With these sensational headlines, Lilith had already sold a huge number of newspapers, becoming White Dove Newspaper¡¯s top-selling editor and perhaps even the best overall editor in sales for the newspaper. ¡­ An gave Pelu a speechless glance and clenched her fist. Can I really defeat Black Hunter? An began to doubt her own strength. This battle past, the names Witch and Hunter would truly resonate across these seas. And about these two, An always had a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu and some bold speculations. However, all guesses required verification through practice. Just as Tiger Shark General said, if she wanted to catch Black Hunter and the Witch, perhaps this month was her last chance. Amidst the cheers of the navy, the news of the navy¡¯s victory over the Dragon Flower Islands and the defeat of Dragon Tamer King spread with the sea breeze throughout the Witch Sea. ¡­ ¡­ It was just past six in the morning, the sky barely lit. The lumberyard island, which gathered many ships fleeing for refuge, was still enveloped in an atmosphere of fervor due to the great victory at Dragon Flower Islands from last night until now. ¡°I told you, the Black Whale Group is a joke. I don¡¯t know how the Black Whale Group, with a King of Pirates who dares not enter the battlefield, would win against the navy?¡± ¡°Tiger Shark General is really formidable. But those monsters Witch and Black Hunter, they actually managed to take down Dragon Tamer King, that¡¯s terrifying.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it? Haven¡¯t you heard the legend of the Flower Witch? Legend has it that years ago, hundreds of thousands of navy were buried by the Flower Witch!¡± ¡°But the Flower Witch is the successor of the Flower Witch, and who is Black Hunter? What¡¯s his relationship with the Flower Witch? I boldly guess they are siblings.¡± ¡°No, I think Black Hunter might be held hostage by the Flower Witch, or perhaps they both come from a mysterious Extraordinary Organization.¡± Inside a shabby boat in a corner, The Witch¡­ Fen awoke to the noise around her while lying in bed. Then, she felt a warm sensation on her lips. What is that? It¡¯s so bitter, what potion is this¡­ Fen opened her bleary eyes, and instantly blooms of shock sprouted on her head. She had a nightmare, dreaming she fell into the sea, entwined and devoured by deep sea monsters. You¡¯re awake? Chen Qi placed the medicine bowl on the bedside table: ¡°Fen, are you awake? It¡¯s time for your medicine.¡± Having said that, Chen Qi pulled out some new potions from his backpack card. All these potions were masterpieces given to him by the Flower Witch. Fen slowly sat up, looking around. The wooden walls had a cozy feel, without the blood-scented sea, no dragons looming over them, and no dark, deep sea. There was only Chen Qi, and her Water Elf No.2 by her bed. Fen¡¯s memory slowly surfaced, and she vaguely remembered the events of yesterday. In the Deep Sea, due to exhaustion and fear, she had lost consciousness. ¡°Did we¡­ win?¡± Fen, gripping the blanket tightly, nervously asked as she saw the scene before her. ¡°Yes, we won, and we secured quite a haul. Moreover, Fen, you are now a legend¡­¡± Chen Qi silently took out Dragon Tamer King¡¯s ¡®backpack card,¡¯ proving to Fen that they were not meeting in heaven. In his influence, although the Flower Witch did not get full support from Blood Blade Pirate Group, they still smoothly ascended to legendary status without major risks. ¡°I am a legend¡­¡± Fen took a deep breath, feeling from her forehead to her abdomen, her body had undergone a transformation, and her spiritual power origin was in a state she had never experienced before. ¡°Yes, and a legend who masters Life Technique,¡± Chen Qi affirmed. ¡°Waku Waku! (Congratulations! Congratulations!)¡± The Water Elf No.2 bounced around, offering its master a small yellow flower. ¡°Legend!¡± Fen finally relaxed her clenched hands and accepted the flower. Inside the ship, it¡¯s Chen Qi; outside, there¡¯s the lively chatter of people. The heartwarming scene before her gradually helped her move on from the battle with the Dragon Tamer King and her fear of the Deep Sea. She couldn¡¯t help but sprout a few happy little yellow flowers atop her head; her orange-red eyes locked onto Chen Qi, followed by a sly smile: ¡°How¡¯s this? Qi, isn¡¯t my Life Energy delicious, giving you back your vitality?¡± As she spoke, Fen extended her right index finger, wrapped in bandages, channeling her Spiritual Power with an arrogant look. Fen confidently continued: ¡°Qi, you¡¯re also seriously injured, but don¡¯t worry, just lie down obediently in bed and accept the Life Essence from this witch, and all your wounds will heal up!¡± With that, Fen was ready to reach out, pin Chen Qi to the bed, and forcibly use Life Injection to heal him. Fen, what on earth are you saying? Are you dreaming or just out of your mind? Bang! Chen Qi sharply tapped Fen¡¯s head, covered in little yellow flowers. ¡°Ouch!¡± Fen looked down, holding her head, wondering why, even after advancing to legendary status, she could still feel such intense pain. Chen Qi let out a sigh and slowly said: ¡°The Life Injection Technique can be risky, Fen. Don¡¯t use it recklessly.¡± Life Injection is essentially a very convenient yet powerful Magic Technique. But it¡¯s not without side effects; this energy can help the body rapidly regenerate, but it can also easily get out of control. For instance, the target is to heal an arm, but during the process, you might end up growing an extra arm or an extra mouth due to an excess of Life Energy¡ª And such extra limbs or mouths are difficult-to-control, terrifying afflictions. Moreover, most importantly, the ¡®Life Injection¡¯ Fen previously used likely came at the expense of her own Life Source. A technique unleashed at the expense of one¡¯s own life might be powerful, but the consequences are also severe, leading to a substantial decline in one¡¯s constitution. Fen¡¯s current critical condition also proves this point. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Fen, you didn¡¯t expend your Origin of Life in this battle, did you?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fen quietly said, then a small blue flower of guilt sprouted atop her head. ¡°I knew it, how many years approximately?¡± Chen Qi shook his head, pressing further. In her early advancement, her Magic Technique could wither the Dragon Tamer¡¯s strong arms and thighs in an instant, undoubtedly consuming a significant portion of her Life Origin. Fen blinked, guiltily stating: ¡°Two years maybe¡­¡± Another guilty small blue flower appeared above Fen¡¯s head. ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Qi asked with increasing irritation. ¡°Twenty years maybe¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Hearing this number, Chen Qi sighed deeply. Such a massive depletion, even for a Legend, would require at least a month to recover. Chen Qi instructed: ¡°Fen, for the next month, you¡¯ll stay put in bed, no strenuous activities. I¡¯ve already bandaged you, and as for the doctor, I¡¯ll try to find a reliable one.¡± Bandaged up¡­ Fen looked down at her chest and aside from her hand, only then did she notice that her chest and abdomen were wrapped in bandages. And she was in Chen Qi¡¯s room, no less. ¡°Cough cough, Water Elf No.2 did the bandaging, and this room is yours for the month.¡± Chen Qi coughed, explaining a bit. Stare¡­ A questioning flower bloomed above Fen¡¯s head as she focused on Chen Qi. And the next second, there was a knock on the door. ¡°Come in.¡± Bree, who had spent the whole day repairing the ship and had dark circles under his eyes, walked onto the vessel with his hands in his pockets. Holding a newspaper, he entered, scanning the Black Hunter and the Witch incredulously. He could never have dreamed that just by looking to bum a meal from a restaurant owner, he¡¯d become one of the three major figures in the ¡®Dragon Tamer Dragon Repulsion Battle.¡¯ Should I not be here at this time, and be outside continuing to fix the ship? Bree coughed and said earnestly: ¡°The two of you, I have here the latest edition of the newspaper, and also, there¡¯s some good news from the Ice Demon Pirate Group.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 459 - 306: The Ambitions of the Ice Demon Pirate Group Chapter 459: Chapter 306: The Ambitions of the Ice Demon Pirate Group The bad news and the good news from the Ice Demon Pirate Group? Chen Qi stood up and poured a cup of tea for Bree, asking, ¡°Let¡¯s hear the bad news first.¡± Bree took the tea, rubbed his aching forehead, and replied, S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Our Captain Palu has successfully cleared a B-rank Rift and received the highest evaluation, but as he was leaving the rift, our vice-captain¡¯s ship was attacked by a mysterious ship and was forced into the Mist Sea. The situation is not good. Our captain must go to assist the vice-captain and cannot reach us for now to protect us.¡± ¡°Encountered a mysterious ship?¡± Fen blinked, her large eyes full of curiosity. Bree sighed and explained, ¡°Yes, the information Captain Palu passed to me was limited, and there is very little information about this ship. Anywhere it appears, the sky turns dark red, and numerous ship disappearances occur. It might be another ghost ship born from a High Rank Rift.¡± A mysterious ship¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, his mind flashing with a troublesome guess. Then, Bree took out a stack of Bounty Orders and placed them on the desk, ¡°Of course, the worst news is that, based on our captain¡¯s information, this time, the navy has offered a reward too good to be refused to capture us!¡± After finishing speaking, Bree took a sip of tea and added, ¡°If I weren¡¯t so well off myself, even I would be tempted.¡± You¡¯re still honest¡­ Chen Qi took the Bounty Order and unfolded it, scanning it carefully. His bounty had shockingly increased by eighty million Shell coins, and the Flower Witch¡¯s bounty, due to her advancement to Legend, had reached an astounding one hundred million Shell coins. Of course, the more significant reward is the Legendary profession card, offered under the name of the Sea Goddess by the navy¡¯s upper echelon, with the option to choose any Legend profession card. In addition, there was Bree, shown only from behind in a silhouette and labeled as a ¡°mysterious person,¡± who had also earned a substantial bounty of thirty million Shell coins. ¡°Any chosen Legendary profession card¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s throat tightened slightly. Did their fame really warrant the poor navy to use a Legendary profession card as a reward? Moreover, the option to choose¡­ Chen Qi swallowed, feeling a sudden impulse to capture himself for the reward. He was currently in need of a Legendary profession card. Beneath the Crack Tide, Third Rank Transcendents were becoming more common, but Legendary profession cards were still exceedingly rare. Even though the newspapers had displayed his and the Flower Witch¡¯s substantial abilities, still, many Hunters would pursue them. After all, the fall of one legend simply means the beginning of another. And the adventurers and Hunters of the Witch Sea would not miss this rare opportunity. Fen skimmed the Bounty Order, her expression turning from joy to gloom, and she sighed slowly, ¡°Next, we¡¯re likely to be approached by a lot of troublesome people.¡± Bree continued to rub his forehead, speaking distressfully, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, in fact, some experts have already come after you.¡± ¡°Who?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously. If it were the Debt Collectors from Shell Country¡¯s Big Bank assigned to handle money disputes among merchants, that would be quite problematic. Bree took another sip of tea, his expression bitter, ¡°The Bounty Hunters from Moonstone City.¡± The Bounty Hunters from Moonstone City! Upon hearing this, Fen tightened her grip on the blanket. She had heard of the great reputation of Moonstone City¡¯s Bounty Hunters when looking for food there. ¡°Is that all?¡± Chen Qi asked, revealing a slight smile. Although the Bounty Hunters from Moonstone City excelled in tracking and assassination, as long as their leader didn¡¯t personally intervene, it was still within his capacity to handle. Seeing this, Bree added, ¡°Additionally, they have summoned a group of experts from the Witch Sea, among them the renowned Supernova An. It is said that the former supernova Diya has also been fully equipped and has joined the hunting troops.¡± ¡°An, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi poured himself a cup of tea and drank it. Among the Third Rank, An was certainly top-tier, but for the current Chen Qi, she was not unbeatable. Chen Qi hummed lightly. At one time, An was indeed powerful enough to repel Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship with her own strength. But now, times have changed! If she dares to come, she will not return! Let her come! Chen Qi was ready to let her experience what a straightforward critical strike is, supplemented by the Flower Witch¡¯s potions, and let An experience the binding of twelve tentacles! Having faced the Dragon Tamer King, Chen Qi was especially confident facing An, even alone, holding a seventy percent assurance. But the troubling part would be if she and other Hunters cooperated to form an encirclement; that would complicate things slightly. After all, he and Fen had together repelled the legendary Dragon Tamer King, and their shining performance could indeed potentially unite the pursuing Hunters. They¡¯re banding together! A specialized Hunter Group just to capture us; could it be¡­ Chen Qi faintly sensed a possible danger. However, at this moment, more than the threat these Transcendents posed to their lives, he was more concerned that these Transcendents would hinder their actions in the future. Once the ship is repaired, we must leave here quickly. There is no time for entanglements with Bounty Hunters, Chen Qi silently thought. Bree was very pessimistic; he had begun to imagine the terrifying scenario of many Monster Hunters from the Witch Sea collaborating, all drawn by the allure of an ¡°any chosen Legendary profession card.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 460 - 306: The Ambitions of the Ice Demon Pirate Group - Part 2 Chapter 460: Chapter 306: The Ambitions of the Ice Demon Pirate Group ¨C Part 2 Chen Qi then asked, ¡°What¡¯s the good news?¡± Bree huffed lightly and immediately pulled out a special card from the small pouch at his waist, handing it over to Chen Qi, ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, you should have a Dragon Tamer King backpack card, right?¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi took the card. On the front of the card was an image of a bronze key. [Key Card: Attributes: Lamp, Book Rank: Third Rank Description: A lamp forged into a key, this card can summon a special key to forcibly unlock doors, chests, and other ¡®locks¡¯ below Third Rank.] Key Card¡­ Chen Qi was secretly startled. The Key Card was an extremely rare special card from the Crack, capable of conjuring a key to forcibly unlock most ¡®locks¡¯. Whether it was the lock of a treasure chest, a door lock, or even the rune password lock on a backpack card, all fell within the unlocking range of the Key Card, usually restricted solely by ¡®Rank¡¯. In many cases, the Key Card was also the simplest and most forceful tool to open special treasure chests and hidden doors in a Crack. A Third Rank Key Card was sufficient to unlock most of the lower rank hidden doors within a Crack. Like the backpack card, the casting of the Key Card also relied on a large amount of High Rank Rifts; however, unlike the backpack card, the forging of Key Cards didn¡¯t have a mature system, and required Class B Rifts from three countries, making them even rarer and more expensive. The Dragon Tamer King backpack card in Chen Qi¡¯s hands exactly required a specialized tool for decryption. At this time, compared to finding a lock master of the Book attribute, using the Key Card for decryption was indeed a more convenient method¡­ Chen Qi gently pinched the backpack card and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the cost?¡± Bree leaned against the wall and hastily shook his head, ¡°This card was a gift from Captain Palu, and Captain Palu hopes that you will wait for him, wait until after he rescues the deputy captain, and he has something he wants to entrust to you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Fen asked curiously. Bree said softly, ¡°I¡¯m not entirely certain, but based on my observations, it¡¯s mostly about the Ice Witch.¡± Teacher¡­ Fen couldn¡¯t help but frown. The Ice Demon Pirate Group knew that her teacher was still alive. Chen Qi, however, showed no excessive emotion; the purpose of the Ice Demon Pirate Group on the high seas was very pure, which was to find the Witch¡¯s Coffin and revive the Ice Witch. That was the goal they set since their inception! All their behavior could be fully understood as fans of the Ice Witch. However, the deep-seated reason behind Captain Palu¡¯s attempts to revive the Ice Witch remained widely debated. Some believed that Captain Palu harbored some evil plan and wanted to seize the power of the Ice Witch, while others thought, Captain Palu wanted the knowledge of the Ice Witch. Bree looked at Fen¡¯s expression and then added, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, our captain is one of the top three from Bei Country Royal University! Though his mind might be sick, he definitely has no malice, perhaps he simply admires the Ice Witch, or seeks to find her to uncover the mysteries of the world that are not known to others.¡± Admire my teacher? After hearing the explanation, Fen frowned and exchanged glances with Chen Qi. The two nodded and agreed to the matter. In fact, Chen Qi was quite interested in getting in touch with the Ice Demon Pirate Group. After becoming a Legend, unimaginable resources were required, and undoubtedly, the many talents of the Ice Demon Pirate Group were fat sheep ready for the taking. After finishing the message, Bree picked up a cup, brewed some invigorating coffee, drank it, and his lips curled up slightly, ¡°I won¡¯t say more, I need to continue repairing the ship, and it should be fixed by tonight. Mr. Captain, this area is too close to the Dragon Flower Islands, we better switch to a new base soon.¡± Though involuntarily caught up in this operation, as the mechanic of this operation, Bree was full of enthusiasm. The thrill of brushing past thunder and lightning even made him forget his love. ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi agreed. After Bree finished speaking, he pushed open the room door, leading Water Elves 1 and 4, and continued repairing the ship. Clang clang! The sounds emitted once more! After Bree left, Chen Qi sat at the desk, spread out the sea map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and next, he needed to plan a new route while tallying up the gains from this journey. Fen needed rest, and the ship also needed repairs; they required a new landing place. A strategic location with enough resources for medicinal herbs. Fen sat on the bed, her hand supporting her face, wearing a mischievous smile. She quietly watched Chen Qi work for a moment then sneakily pulled out a treasure from her waist pouch, suddenly saying, ¡°Chen Qi, I actually have some good news for you too.¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi turned around curiously. Why did it feel like there were so many pieces of good news? What a surprise! Fen snorted softly twice, a small yellow flower appearing above her head, then she took out a vial of potion. The potion in Fen¡¯s hand had a marvelous color like a sea of stars, and within it, one could seemingly see butterflies under the moonlight. This was the Sage¡¯s Medicine Fen used for her promotion¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but widen his eyes. Fen proudly explained, ¡°I only needed three-quarters of the potion for my promotion, so I kept a quarter left. It¡¯s Sage¡¯s Medicine, you can¡¯t digest it all at once, but if you drink it over several days, it should greatly enhance your physique.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Chen Qi had to admit, he was indeed shocked. Leaving one-quarter left, and having such manipulation? ¡°This is one of the rewards for this journey!¡± Fen pouted, saying proudly. One of the rewards, were there other rewards too¡­ Chen Qi took the potion. [Diluted Moonlight Flower Sea Medicine: Nature: Flower Description: Brewed with the legendary ¡®Moon Island Flower¡¯ and a hundred other medicinal ingredients, this Sage¡¯s Medicine can break through one¡¯s Spiritual Power limits, replace one¡¯s inspiration, and significantly enhance one¡¯s physique. After complete consumption, there is a high chance to acquire the special ability of Spiritual Vision. Note: Consumption of this potion requires a physique of over 100. For those with a physique less than 300, do not consume all at once.] Witch-made Sage¡¯s Medicine¡­ Chen Qi took the potion, silently saying, ¡°Thank you.¡± After saying this, Chen Qi drank a small drop of the potion, feeling not the previous scorching sensation, but rather a chilling sensation like that of blood. ¡°How is it? All good?¡± Fen asked curiously, as it was quite dangerous for a regular Third-Rank Transcendent to consume Sage¡¯s Medicine. ¡°Not bad¡­¡± Chen Qi finished the potion. Unlike other Extraordinary Potions, this potion took a long time to take full effect. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°That¡¯s good¡­¡± Fen then covered herself with the blanket and closed her eyes. Chen Qi, however, turned back, took out a pen, and continued to plan their ship¡¯s next landing point. The Dragon Flower Islands were too dangerous, and with too many Bounty Hunters from both the Sea God Pirate Group and Black Mine City, it was not suitable. Chen Qi then set his eyes on a special place, which was at the border of the White Tower Sea and the Witch Sea, known as ¡®Scorched Earth Island¡¯. This location backed by a great maelstrom was once a private mine of a noble, purchased by a collector from the White Tower Federation after the arrival of the Crack Tide. By this time, it should have developed into a sizable neutral island much like Maro Town. Of course, being in neutral territory and backed by the great maelstrom, both navies and Pirate Groups didn¡¯t have much interest in this harsh environmental place. Due to this severe environment, the individuals who came here were mostly poor adventurers, pirates without significant backing, and hunters from other countries. With a lack of absolute ruling power, the island was constantly in small-scale conflicts, with black merchants, black doctors, and pirates found everywhere. One could say, this was an island of no laws, a dangerous place. Chen Qi stroked his chin; of course, danger was a relative term. Though chaotic, the island had everything from shipyards to merchants selling various items. Moreover, due to the large number of hunters and fugitives from other countries, Chen Qi would occasionally run into unexpected adventures here. As a point of landing, it wasn¡¯t bad¡­ Chen Qi silently circled the place with his pen. After confirming the next course of action, Chen Qi then took out a Key Card and channeled Spiritual Power into it. The Key Card slowly transformed into a semi-transparent key. Chen Qi grasped the key, vigorously inserted it into the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card, and then gave it a twist. Accompanied by a sound of ¡°click,¡± the lock on the face of the Dragon Tamer King backpack card unlocked. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 461 - 307: Harvest Chapter 461: Chapter 307: Harvest ¡°I hope the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card isn¡¯t completely empty,¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but narrow his eyes. Above the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card, a small door appeared, similar to a zipper, and behind the door, bursts of dazzling, blinding golden light shone forth. Within the backpack space behind that door, various dazzling items lay, resembling a giant dragon¡¯s treasure trove. The three-by-three backpack space also included special devices for storing medicinal herbs and unique items¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel that, as a Legend, the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card was a cut above their own. The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card was well-organized into three sections, Gold Coin, skill cards and literature, as well as various items. Among them, sitting atop a pile of Gold Coins, was a special fruit which formed like a light bulb, its fruit shell resembling a semi-transparent cover, while inside, the seed emitted Spiritual Power like a moon, casting a faint glow, with fruit juices like a vast white sea. It was just like the white sea depicted in paintings. This is¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but gasp, holding it in his hand. [White Sea Fruit Nature: Flower, Lamp Description: A fruit condensed by the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, gathering the power of the moon and the Deep Sea, containing powerful spiritual energy, it is an extremely versatile high-rank medicinal ingredient.] White Sea Fruit¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment. The Light Sea Medicine he had acquired from the Deep Sea Hunter required White Sea Fruit as a medicinal ingredient. Besides that, the White Sea Fruit was also an extremely versatile medicinal ingredient; its contained energy was pure and required only simple processing to be used directly as an ingredient. This was undoubtedly a great find, unfortunately, there was only one¡­ Chen Qi took out the glowing White Sea Fruit and then examined the remaining items. Among them, the number of Gold Coins was fewer than he had imagined; there were only seven hundred, that is, seven million Bay Coins. This sum of Bay Coins, used for repairing the ship and also buying a backup emergency power engine, would quickly be depleted. Apart from Gold Coins, the rest were heavy potions. Chen Qi rubbed his hands together, excitedly inspecting them one by one. Evolution Blood, Dragon Type No.3 Potion, Reverse Scale Medicine, Blood King Sea Snake¡¯s Heart, Deep Sea Toad King¡¯s Tears. These four items were all extremely toxic and hazardous, and if consumed without a specific constitution, would rapidly backfire, leading to the collapse of one¡¯s entire body. However, for those of the Dragon Clan with special bodies and strong resistance to toxins, these were undoubtedly revitalizing medicines. These are specifically powerful tools for enhancing pets! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. These four items were extremely rare; if a pet managed to fully digest these four items, it could even gain power to contend with the Legends. Without advancing to a Legendary Beast Tamer, and even with Deep Sea Affinity, a Contract Card would find it hard to form a contract with a creature of the level of the Black Light Dragon and achieve command and manipulation without any sound. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen was a Flower Witch, and with some special potions, allowing the Nearshore Dominator to consume and digest these items, there was a high probability of it becoming a terrifying creature like the Black Light Dragon. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but hum excitedly, but soon, he realized Fen was resting behind him, and he lowered his voice. Apart from these four extremely powerful pet cultivation items, the rest were some skill cards and books. Chen Qi checked them out. [Dragon Cannon Skill Card Nature: Heart, Book Type: Pet specific skill card (Normally, humans cannot use) Description: Experience the power of a cannon! Usage Requirements: The pet¡¯s understanding must be high enough Effect: Allows the pet to master storing energy and releasing a powerful Dragon Cannon to destroy the land in front of it.] There are really a lot of Beast Tamer tools¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but reflect, the Dragon Tamer King Jay didn¡¯t betray his title. Just complete the contract, and the Beast Tamer can use the skill card on the pet to enhance the pet¡¯s capabilities. Even, under some special curses, if someone becomes a particular being¡¯s pet, they could also use the skill card. Undoubtedly, this skill card can be passed directly to the Nearshore Dominator¡­ Chen Qi continued to look. [Dragon Charm, Enchanting Demon Enhancing Card Nature: Flower Description: A card enhanced by a master level Enchanting Demon from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom; it combines various mysterious medicinal ingredients from dragons, greatly enhancing the power of the ¡®Dragon Charm¡¯ card itself. Effect: With this item, your body will emit a pleasure, even indescribable joy, that dragons can feel!] ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but frown. The Dragon Charm card actually has a dedicated enhanced version! Chen Qi fell into contemplation for a moment, sometimes, having dragons get too close to oneself is not a good thing. After all, apart from the Deep Sea dragon species, many creatures in getting close might also open their gaping maws. Chen Qi lightly tapped his forehead with his finger; he wasn¡¯t too interested in becoming an Enchanting Demon that attracted dragons. Moreover, having too many charm cards would produce an overlapping effect; if he were to digest the Dragon Enchanting Demon, it would definitely impact his Shadow Charm. Perhaps, this item could be for Bree¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. Though Bree had been drawn into this situation inadvertently, he had helped him a lot, and this Dragon Enchanting Demon card might be something he¡¯d be interested in. There weren¡¯t many skill cards left from the Dragon Tamer King; Chen Qi took out two skill cards, and beneath the cards, there were also writings from a Master of the White Tower Federation. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 462 - 307 Harvest_2 Chapter 462: Chapter 307 Harvest_2 Chen Qi gave the book titles a cursory glance. ¡°How to Make a Masochistic Flower Phase Friend Suffer!¡± ¡°Self-Cultivation of the Betrayer¡± ¡°Mysteries of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡± ¡°Secrets of Dragon and Heart¡± Torturing someone who longed for punishment? Chen Qi found himself deep in thought; the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s hobbies were indeed peculiar. As for the other three books, ¡°Self-Cultivation of the Betrayer¡± was related to the goals of the Dragon Tamer King. The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s loyalty to the Black Whale Group was extremely low, and with the loss of the Dragon Flower Islands, he was bound to face considerable trouble. Chen Qi silently slid the first book back into the shelf and then turned to look at the other two. Among them, ¡°Secrets of Dragon and Heart¡± was a Forbidden Book and also the most valuable. ¡°Secrets of Dragon and Heart,¡± already at the Legendary Level of books, the essence of this Magic Technique was to connect the life of the Beast Tamer with that of the pet beast, essentially granting an additional life¡ªa powerful Forbidden Technique. However, this book could only be studied by Legendary Heart Phase Beast Tamers and was of no use to Chen Qi. But for a Legendary Heart Phase Transcender, it was a treasure that granted an extra life. Should he find a buyer, it would undoubtedly be the most valuable item here, enough to exchange for a Legendary Level Emancipation Card! After flipping through it, Chen Qi placed the book into the deepest part of his backpack card. Next, Chen Qi checked the last book, ¡°Mysteries of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon.¡± Opening the book, he found a detailed description of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s appearance, habits, and capture methods. It emphasized that Lamp Moon Sea Dragons were extremely aloof creatures and that taming them with brute force was impossible, one could only rely on the Heart Phase¡¯s ¡°Hypnosis Method.¡± Inside the book, there was also a sea map with numerous crosses marked densely across it and several moons drawn on. In addition, there were some notes written in the top right corner of the sea map. ¡°Lamp Moon Sea Dragons not only possess ancient dragon bloodlines, they also have an extremely thick Deep Sea Bloodline. To confine them in a cage, one must twist their minds with a heart-related object.¡± However, facing a Light Phase Dragon, could a twisted heart-related object truly hypnotize them? ¡°Never, ever look directly at the moons on the neck of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, for the moons on their necks can enthrall the heart, leading one to become lost in the endless white sea.¡± ¡°Lamp Moon Sea Dragons are not creatures that live deep in the sea; they must be located near islands close to a large whirlpool. If I can find their island, I can extract the Light Sea Medicine recorded in the Ancient Medicine Book to counteract the side effects of the Black Whale Blood.¡± Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, falling into deep thought. The Dragon Tamer King was searching for the same thing as him, and according to this sea map, he had already identified five potential locations where Lamp Moon Sea Dragons might appear. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but get excited. The Lamp Moon Sea Dragon was extremely precious to him too! With a Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, he could gain a large number of White Sea Fruits, which could be used to brew countless High Rank medicinal materials. As expected, the numerous moon symbols marked on this sea map represented the places where Lamp Moon Sea Dragons had appeared. Chen Qi compared the two sea maps and was surprised to find that his originally intended destination, Scorched Earth Island, had also been a location where Lamp Moon Sea Dragons had been sighted. This was an excellent opportunity¡­ A fighting spirit ignited within Chen Qi¡¯s heart; he could already picture the scene of him capturing a Lamp Moon Sea Dragon with Bree¡¯s assistance and harvesting countless medicines. Next, Chen Qi checked the other items in his backpack card, most of them were items to strengthen pet beasts and medicines for treating himself. After settling Bree and acquiring the necessary combat potions, he could head for the Mist Sea to search for the Deep Sea Hunter card¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath in his heart. With the aid of the Legendary and the Nearshore Dominator, the Mist Sea was no longer dangerous for him. After dealing with a series of matters, Chen Qi quietly packed his things and luxuriously soaked in a bath, resting well for a day. Before he knew it, a day had passed. The morning of the next day. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi walked out of the cabin, leaning on the ship¡¯s rail, he gazed at the people discussing on the dock. Among the passersby, from time to time there were people in hunter¡¯s clothes casting curious glances towards their ship. The ghost fire mode state of the Specter caused significant changes to its appearance. Coupled with various disguises made in advance, recognizing the Specter was a matter that severely tested one¡¯s eyesight. Despite this, the ship still attracted the attention of many hunters. ¡°Trouble¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head but right now, the navy¡¯s scrutiny was too intense. If they lingered any longer, they would likely face interrogation by the navy. Fortunately, after a night¡¯s hard work, the ship had been fully repaired. Sadly, due to multiple activations of Space Jump, not only the ship but also the ghost fire had suffered severe damage, and it could only maintain normal sailing. Until a new High Rank energy engine was found, Space Jump could not be used. After dealing with the various issues of the ship, Chen Qi handed the Dragon Demon Card to Bree. Bree¡¯s mouth opened little by little, unable to close! In this world, there was actually a person who made Dragon Demon Cards! Bree couldn¡¯t help but admire the astonishing creativity of the masters from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 463 - 307: Harvest_3 Chapter 463: Chapter 307: Harvest_3 ¡°Thank you!¡± ¡°Bree, take a rest for now. I¡¯m planning to leave this island and head to the town on Scorched Earth Island to evade the pursuit and find a foothold.¡± ¡°No, I can still do it!¡± Bree, empowered by the Dragon Demon Card, was full of energy. ¡°¡­¡± Born to be workhorses¡­ Chen Qi was stunned, knowing that even the Water Elf was tired and had fallen asleep. ¡°Don¡¯t overexert yourself¡­¡± Chen Qi added, and they set sail toward Scorched Earth Island before anyone noticed them. Boom! Boom! At this moment, sitting beside the bed, a blond woman with an octopus on her head, her features resembling an elf¡¯s, silently looked toward the distant sea. In the distant sea, she faintly felt something huge moving beneath the seabed, and its direction was the same as that of the dining ship just now. ¡°Could it be that creature from the Black Hunter¡­¡± The blond woman licked her lips, shuddered, and guessed. ¡­ ¡­ The Phantom was advancing towards Scorched Earth Island. Soon, accompanied by huge waves, a giant lantern slowly emerged from the sea. With a booming sound, a Black Ship Sea Dragon surfaced from the seabed, panting with its gaping mouth wide open, tail flapping. The speed of the Black Ship Sea Dragon was extremely fast, making the Phantom¡¯s speed seem like a child walking. The Nearshore Dominator wore a smug expression, pleased with the completion of its task and eager for a reward! Chen Qi stood at the ship¡¯s edge, took out the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart, and was ready to throw it to the Nearshore Dominator! This heart, full of nutrients and energy, bestowed by the Dragon Tamer King, is your reward! ¡°Here¡¯s your reward!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s lips curved up. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, upon seeing the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart, the Nearshore Dominator showed a fearful expression, squinting its blood-shot draconian eyes. Why? Chen Qi was shocked. After all, this was the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart! A top-tier material coveted by many great beasts! As a former dominator of the nearshore, faced with such a precious supplement, it should feel utmost joy! Could it be that the Nearshore Dominator was fearful of the power of the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart! Wait? Chen Qi thought for a moment, took out a fishing rod, made some Extraordinary Fish Bait, mixed it with the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart, and sprinkled some Soul Seasoning. The moment the Soul Seasoning was sprinkled, the Nearshore Dominator once again opened its fanged mouth and started to sway its tail. Black Ship Sea Dragon was picky about food! And it was picky about the nutritionless Taunt Fish Bait! Chen Qi was staggeringly surprised, and then he mixed the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart with the bait and threw it out. Boom! The moment the bait was thrown, the Nearshore Dominator leaped up fiercely, snatching the food in mid-air. [Your pet ¡®Nearshore Dominator¡¯ is undergoing some changes¡­] After consuming the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart, the scales on the Nearshore Dominator began to show some furnace-like blood color. Beneath the body¡¯s agony, its tail shook even more violently and continued to open its mouth. It wanted more! ¡°¡­¡± Is this bait really that tasty? Chen Qi was stunned. Water Elf Number Four also blinked its large eyes, desiring some of the fish bait. Forget it, since the ship was sailing straight and there was nothing else to do, why not reward it more. Chen Qi sat at the edge of the ship, donned a fisherman¡¯s hat, took out his fishing rod, made more Extraordinary Fish Bait, and occasionally used it to reward the Nearshore Dominator. In this way, under the leisurely sea breeze and sunshine, Chen Qi fished and fed the Nearshore Dominator some fish bait. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve felt this relaxed. When Fen and Bree wake up, I can introduce them to the adorable Nearshore Dominator¡­¡± Chen Qi mused as he enjoyed the sea breeze. Soon, his fishing rod transmitted a strong and forceful pull. It was a big fish! Chen Qi jerked it upwards sharply. Such a strong power! How many tons could it be! For a moment, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t pull it up! Chen Qi thought for a while, and at this moment, he might as well let the Nearshore Dominator dive into the sea bed to interfere with the fish. Chen Qi immediately took out some fish bait, threw it to the Nearshore Dominator, and prepared to command it to dive deep into the sea to catch the big fish. However, the moment the bait was thrown and before the gasping Nearshore Dominator could bite down, a huge white dragon tail violently lashed out! Snap! The force of this white dragon tail created a tremendous sonic boom! Instantly waking both Bree on the deck and Fen in the bedroom! Pursuit? Fen shook his head, standing up from his bedridden anguish and looked out the window. They saw, under the white moonlight, an immensely holy white sea dragon with skin resembling flowing water, looking down upon their ship. In the next instant, that white dragon tail harshly bent and firmly coiled around the ship. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 464 - 308: Arrogant Fen Chapter 464: Chapter 308: Arrogant Fen Lamp Moon Sea Dragons were unlike most sea dragons; they lacked the thick scales, their skin was pale, and their eyes were a prideful red. Around their neck grew a sphere resembling the moon, which was the rare White Sea Fruit. Clang! With a violent collision, Bree, who was sleeping on the deck, suddenly hit his head against the planks, producing a crisp sound! Bree got up, rubbing his aching head, then looked up. At this moment, the huge figure of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon completely covered the ship, blocking the dazzling daylight, casting a thick shadow. ¡°Everyone, keep calm!¡± Bree hastily gripped the wrench in his hand, urging the startled Water Elf beside him to stay calm. He added another sentence, then hurriedly quickened his pace, anxiously walking behind Chen Qi, making sure his own figure was firmly covered by Chen Qi¡¯s silhouette. He had reached a safe point! Bree sighed with relief. During the continuous voyage, their ship had already suffered serious damage; even a weak Sea Beast attack posed a great danger! Chen Qi grabbed the railing, surprised to find he seemed unable to communicate with the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon before him. For some reason, contrary to his expectations, upon seeing him, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon did not show any closeness as ordinary sea creatures would. On the contrary, their eyes conveyed a trace of pride, a trace of indescribable anger. ¡°Leave,¡± Chen Qi said softly, holding onto the railing. Human language was ineffective; the pride in the eyes of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon had not dissipated. The next moment, accompanied by a loud noise, a ferocious Black Ship Sea Dragon suddenly burst from the sea, opening its blood-stained fangs, its anger fueling a fierce bite on the neck of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon! Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, blood surged! To Chen Qi¡¯s surprise, the two Sea Dragons had entered battle mode upon encountering each other! Fresh red blood spurting, splashed onto the ship. The tearing bite between Sea Beasts¡­ Chen Qi clenched his fists; the scene before him greatly exceeded his expectations. Normally, sea beasts rarely fought each other, only in situations of food scarcity or competing for mates, would this occur. Clearly, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon before him did not belong to the usual type of sea creature. As recorded in ¡°The Mystery of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon,¡± they were proud, elegant, and enjoyed moonlit baths, disdain to associate with other crude monsters. Although they relied on, they extremely disliked monsters stealing what belonged to them! Once someone took their possessions, they had to reclaim them! Boom! Boom! Under the dazzling sunlight, a touch of fresh red flashed in the eyes of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, while the black scales of the Nearshore Dominator made a creaking sound as they shattered. Could it be the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon thought the Black Ship Sea Dragon had taken its food, and thus sought revenge¡­ Chen Qi fell silent for a moment. Was a bait worth this? The black and white Sea Dragons blocked the ship¡¯s forward path, roaring at each other. ¡°Come back!¡± Chen Qi stretched out his hand, commanding the Nearshore Dominator. However, the Nearshore Dominator showed no response; its mind was completely filled with the thought of tearing the opponent apart. Under the sunlight, the White Sea Fruit on the leading Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s neck glowed with a brilliant white light, and that light firmly controlled the Nearshore Dominator. Illusion plus Spirit Control¡­, Chen Qi murmured to himself. These were the abilities of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon. Boom! The next moment, the black and white dragons clashed together, their collision stirring up huge waves, fresh red blood fell into the sea, and the entire ship instantly plunged into turmoil! The sea dragons collided with each other, stirring wave after wave! Chen Qi tried to influence them through breath and speech. Completely ineffective! Stop fighting already! Chen Qi complained inwardly. However, it was useless; the pride of both as dragons had been completely provoked. One side must remain rational to end this battle¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s hand involuntarily reached for the long knife at his waist. Perhaps, he would have to use violence to put an end to their battle. But the next moment, a slender hand took hold of his arm that was reaching for the knife. ¡°Qi, the black one, is that the Sea Dragon you¡¯ve tamed?¡± A small smirk played at the corners of Fen¡¯s lips. ¡°Yes, tamed with a Dragon Tamer King card, the situation is a bit tricky now, but I¡¯ll handle it¡­¡± Chen Qi turned to say. You tamed a Black Ship Sea Dragon? Fen inwardly chastised herself, but then it occurred to her that it might have been attracted by Extraordinary Fish Bait; if she were the Black Ship Sea Dragon, she would likely be lured by the bait too. To Fen, it was no surprise that the Black Ship Sea Dragon was attracted to Chen Qi. Bree, with his cool head, looked puzzled, but seeing Fen¡¯s expression began to doubt his own knowledge. ¡°Fen, I will resolve this matter quickly¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s expression was grave; if these two Sea Dragons continued fighting, their ship would inevitably be damaged. However, the next second, a little red flower of confidence bloomed above Fen¡¯s head, then she gently patted his shoulder, raising her little head: ¡°Qi, no need for you to act; this witch will handle the matter.¡± A powerful wave of Spirit Power Field surged over Chen Qi, overwhelming him! After speaking, Fen seemed to think she wasn¡¯t imposing enough and even rose onto her tiptoes to appear taller. I had almost forgotten, Fen had become a Legend¡­ Chen Qi reflected in silence. To Fen, the battle between Sea Dragons was mere child¡¯s play! COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 465 - 308: Arrogant Fen_2 Chapter 465: Chapter 308: Arrogant Fen_2 The next instant, Fen produced a bottle of pink potion from nowhere, like a magician, and gently massaged it. Lightly kneading, the pink petals scattered across the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s smooth skin and beneath its scales, transforming into one ripple after another. Applying the potion as a flower significantly intensified the potion¡¯s abilities and directly affected the target through the petals. Charming Flower! Fen hummed softly. With the Charming Flower, she easily took control of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon! Beneath the petals¡¯ influence, a trace of pink shimmered in the eyes of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, its nature becoming gentler, and it slowly lowered its head, ceasing its rampage! ¡°Good, little one~¡± Fen winked at Chen Qi with a whisper that seemed to address both the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon and Chen Qi. Impressive, right? Somehow Fen seemed rather haughty, no, she was always quite haughty, especially now that Fen was a legend¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but shrug. In that moment, he saw the Fen of old. Then, Fen turned back, opened her arms, ready to soothe the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon before seizing the chance to pluck the White Sea Fruit from its neck! Under the potion¡¯s influence, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon slowly bent down, its pale head inching closer and closer to Fen. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t hurt you¡­¡± Fen waved her arms, speaking quite tenderly. Though she¡¯d never tamed a pet, she was born in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom after all. Boom! ¡°There, there¡­¡± Under Fen¡¯s soothing murmurs, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon bolted forward, its massive head colliding with Fen¡¯s face, deforming it, then soaring through the air! And then, its vast smooth body forcefully coiled around Chen Qi. ¡°Troublesome¡ª¡± Chen Qi, speechless at the scene unfolding, directly punched the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon entangling him into consciousness. After being struck, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon gradually loosened its grip, a hint of tears shimmering in its eyes. Such a large Sea Dragon still playing the victim¡­ Chen Qi let out an exasperated breath. Bang! The next second, Fen plummeted from the sky, landed headfirst, blood gushing forth. Chen Qi reached out, grabbing Fen¡¯s right leg, and pulled her up: ¡°Are you alright?¡± Fen stood up, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth: ¡°Did you know? In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, we advocate the art of harmony. The relationship with pets isn¡¯t one of enslavement but of bond. That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t completely control the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon just now¡­¡± ¡°And as a witch, I¡¯m not the kind to use the Complete Charm Potion at whim.¡± The skies cleared, and with her newfound status as a legend, Fen became even more stubborn. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi smiled wordlessly, then took out more bait, consuming a great deal of Spiritual Power to satisfy the local Sea Dragons. Anyhow, Fen¡¯s potion had restored some calm to the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon. While the Black Ship Sea Dragon¡¯s eyes still flickered with anger, both sides calmed down under the lure of food and the potion¡¯s effect. Chen Qi restarted the ship, heading toward Scorched Earth Island. Suddenly, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons dived into the sea, emitting a Sea Demon-like scream, then kept pace, swimming in front of the Black Ship Sea Dragon, swishing their tails. They were only slightly faster than Ghost¡¯s speed. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with confusion; the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons seemed to be leading the way for them. ¡­ ¡­ At five in the afternoon in Scorched Earth Town, the pigeons arrived at the town¡¯s port with the latest news. On this small island full of adventurers, people picked up the dropped Bounty Orders and newspapers with interest. For them, the White Dove Newspaper was the quickest way to catch up with the entire sea¡¯s situation. The news of the Black Hunter and the witch spread throughout the sea, stirring quite the commotion. Many of the Hunters here carried a significant debt, and if they could get their hands on some clues, they could clear their debts. Just like if they completed this Bounty Order, even their creditors would kneel and lick their boots! However, most people just imagined the scene of boot-licking for a moment and uttered a word, after all, even if witches and Hunters truly appeared before them, they were not something they could deal with. They could only rely on the cheap business of this island, trying to repay the high debts. In their excited thoughts, none of them noticed that a ragged dining boat had been in front of them for quite some time, and a Mechanic, seeking a dock¡¯s merchant, had purchased some brand-new ship repair tools. Bree, holding the hefty ship repair tools, hurriedly boarded the ship: ¡°Chen Qi, we need to get going quickly! I heard someone will come to inspect this place soon!¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Chen Qi nodded slightly. Under the requirements of the Bounty Order, the navy was demanding that all islands and ships about the size of a houseboat be inspected. Fortunately, this command was not executed thoroughly, as most navy members did not wish to personally find the Black Hunter¡¯s ship. Chen Qi, after collecting supplies on Scorched Earth Island, continued to follow the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, heading towards the waters behind Scorched Earth Island. The waters behind Scorched Earth Island were located in the ¡®Land of the Great Vortex.¡¯ The Great Vortex was a unique natural disaster that would form massive whirlpools on the surface of the sea, and once caught by these whirlpools, entire ships would be helplessly dragged into the center. In some cases, the center of this whirlpool was a special place of adventure, hiding certain special treasures. However, most of the time, the whirlpool itself leads to some nefarious food in the Deep Sea, joins the intestines of some Deep Sea Titans, or is a high-risk fissure leading to unimaginable uncharted territories. It could be said that the whirlpool is the cliff above these waters, an absolutely dangerous place one should not enter lightly. Chen Qi lowered his head; he could see the undulations on the sea surface. No wonder the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, living near the Great Vortex, is so hard to find! Soon, the Ghost No. ship entered a foggy area, where from time to time, the raspy cries of a baby could be heard within the mist. Chen Qi took out the Day Lantern and placed it on the bow of the ship. After about half an hour¡¯s progress, a hazy island appeared in front of them. ¡°An island¡­¡± Chen Qi took out the sea map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. This was an uncharted territory not marked by the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Huh! The ship came to a slow halt in front of the island. The leading Lamp Moon Sea Dragon got ahead of the Black Ship Sea Dragon, poking out its beautiful body and letting out a pleasant, bird-like cry. Its calling seemed to be introducing their home to Chen Qi. Soon, five more Lamp Moon Sea Dragons poked out their heads curiously at Chen Qi. Chen Qi counted, and there were at least fifteen Lamp Moon Sea Dragons here¡ªby a conservative estimate, that¡¯s fifteen White Sea Fruits! We¡¯ve entered the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s nest! The three of them were all very excited, knowing that Lamp Moon Sea Dragons are no ordinary Sea Beasts. Their existence in the ocean is extremely rare, and many adventurers who seek rare and exotic creatures may go their entire lives without seeing a Lamp Moon Sea Dragon once. Chen Qi slowly landed on the island. On the fringe of the island, there were some Lantern Fruits. These nutritious Lantern Fruits were the main food of Lamp Moon Sea Dragons, specifically for feeding their offspring. However, although this land contained quite a bit of Extraordinary Power, the soil quality was extremely poor; apart from the Lantern Fruits, there was nothing but weeds as far as the eye could see. In the center of the island, there was also a dilapidated hut, its cracks completely overwhelmed with weeds, a place obviously untouched by humans for a long time. The sea breeze gently blew over the grass¡­ Chen Qi stood there, taking a deep breath of the refreshing air. ¡°A nice hiding place¡­¡± Chen Qi thought with a tinge of excitement; this island hidden near the Great Vortex would be perfect as their foothold. The weary Bree finally couldn¡¯t hold on, rubbing his eyes before collapsing and falling asleep. After a long slumber, Fen took off her sea-soaked shoes, boldly walked on the grass, and approached Chen Qi, then looked towards the distant Lamp Moon Sea Dragons. The White Sea Fruits on their necks! Then, Fen said to Chen Qi: ¡°Chen Qi! Is there any potion you want!¡± ¡°Nowadays, as a witch, I can no longer make ordinary potions and can easily touch the domain of Sage¡¯s Medicine¡ªwhether it¡¯s a potion to dissolve clothing, a potion for out-of-body experiences, or a potion to grant life¡¯s vitality¡­¡± Afterwards, she hummed lightly, patting her chest: S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Chen Qi, is there any potion you want? Just pay a little price, and I can make it for you.¡± The potion he wanted¡­Chen Qi paused for a moment, pondering what he needed to traverse the Mist Sea and ascend to a Legend. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 466 - 311: Gathering of Heroes! Chapter 466: Chapter 311: Gathering of Heroes! ¡°Any potion will do!¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but look back, his thoughts drifting with the sea breeze toward the distant Mist Sea, almost as if he could see himself being swallowed by a thick fog. According to the sea map, the location of the Deep Sea Hunter Occupation Card was on the first half of the route through the Mist Sea. The Mist Sea, as the perimeter of the Witch Sea, is perpetually shrouded in an impenetrable black fog that devours both bones and spirits. Beyond that, there are numerous unknown monsters and unpredictable rifts where even the largest of ships might find their doom amidst the mysterious fog. Under normal circumstances, reaching a particular part of the Mist Sea required finding the Nether River Ferryman, but seeking the Ferryman often meant delivering the shadowed ones to the gutter, a sacrifice to the monsters of the Mist Sea, a terrifying BOSS under the command of the Black Whale Group. Therefore, to journey to the Mist Sea, he needed a new small ship, along with Spirit Potions to maintain his sanity and special potions to counter the black fog. Moreover, considering the Hunters pursuing them on the high seas and the unknown monsters of the Mist Sea, he needed a large amount of Combat Potions to forcibly increase his own limit! The potions that maximize combat power! Ideally, they would grant him the constant combat abilities of a Legendary. Chen Qi stepped out of his cluttered thoughts, whispering, ¡°The Black Blood Potion to resist the black fog of the Mist Sea, besides that, I need a large amount of the top-grade Frenzy Potions!¡± ¡°Top-grade Frenzy Potion¡­¡± Bree, dozing on the grass, perked up his ears. Frenzy Potions could cause significant physical harm and profound mental effects. Moreover, the most famous Frenzy Potion in the Witch Sea was developed by the Blood Blade Pirate Group; the Blood Demon Flower Medicine could swell desires and warp flesh, turning one into a being craving blood and slaughter and thus gaining unimaginable power. Fen gently pushed her bare feet into the soil below: ¡°How many do you need?¡± These top-tier potions were extremely difficult to produce; mass-producing them was nearly impossible. Chen Qi named an audaciously large number: ¡°Five!¡± After hearing this, Fen slightly raised the corners of her mouth, a trace of taunt flashing in her eyes. Five, just that? Fen confidently patted her chest again and said, ¡°Qi, rest assured, I can make ten Witch¡¯s Potions, guaranteeing you experience the potion¡¯s perfect power!¡± Witch¡¯s Potion? Memories suddenly surged in Chen Qi. A Legendary Transcendent, besides strength, would also receive highly special tasks, and the Flower Witch¡¯s task was the ¡°Witch¡¯s Potion.¡± The potions she crafted would be more dangerous, more unstable, but also much stronger, having many bizarre side effects! Making the ¡®patients¡¯ experience fear, anxiety, and confusion was also part of the ¡°Witch¡¯s Potion¡± task. The potions Fen made for me wouldn¡¯t have any strange side effects¡­ Chen Qi allowed his eyes to meet those under Fen¡¯s floral gaze. In that moment, Chen Qi could faintly feel a sense of being toyed with. Then, Fen tiptoed, gently placing her right hand on Chen Qi¡¯s blood-stained cheek, her lips curving slightly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the potion I¡¯m giving you will be even more powerful than you imagine.¡± Fen spoke softly, emphasizing the word ¡®powerful¡¯ intentionally. Chen Qi sensed something amiss: ¡°Fen, the potions you make won¡¯t have severe side effects, right?¡± Was she playing me? Chen Qi inwardly said, realizing that after Fen¡¯s promotion, she indeed had gained a bit of the witch¡¯s aura. Come to think of it, normally, after the incident with the Blood Blade Pirate Group and her dark transformation, Fen, in many ways, was much like the legendary witch who planted people in the ground. Could it be, her promotion to legendary status stirred the ¡®Witch¡¯ inside her heart! Fen did not reply, but chuckled softly: ¡°Secret.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Chen Qi exhaled deeply. His power had surpassed Fen¡¯s just a few days ago, only for him to be surpassed by her again! After discussing the potion commission, Chen Qi squatted down to analyze the island. The central dilapidated hut of the small island had nothing extra, only a master of Lantern Fruit and a book titled ¡°Kill That Monster.¡± Chen Qi casually flipped through the book, which was an unfinished novel detailing various characteristics of the Witch Sea¡¯s monsters and just how detestable they were. The book was quite old, having some years on it. It seemed to be a work of a Monster Hunter. Chen Qi took the book, scanned it thoroughly, and then walked out of the house. This island, as a hiding place, should pose no problem. However, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons needed handling; to prevent them from attacking Fen, it would be best to go to nearby Scorched Earth Town to buy enough feed. Scorched Earth Town most likely sold mostly dog and bird feed. Would the proud Lamp Moon Sea Dragons eat dog feed? Chen Qi momentarily puzzled. Besides, the food onboard was also running low; once he gathered some new food¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands, No matter what, At that moment, Fen was on the grass, head lowered, staring at a deep pit beneath her feet. ¡°Fen, what are you thinking about?¡± Chen Qi curiously asked. ¡°Secret!¡± Fen looked up, a sly glint in her eye, faintly plotting something. This damn riddle-monger¡­ Chen Qi momentarily felt an urge to knock on the Flower Witch¡¯s head. But then he thought about it, if he knocked Fen now, with her strength, she could knock him back ten times! Or even a hundred! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. SEND GIFT Chapter 467 - 311: A Gathering of Heroes!_2 Chapter 467: Chapter 311: A Gathering of Heroes!_2 ¡°Just hold on for a moment, wait for an opportunity, then pry open her mouth¡­¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands and said, ¡°Fen, I¡¯m planning to go to Scorched Earth Town to buy some food and household items. Is there anything you would like me to bring, like sweets?¡± Fen lightly touched her chin with her hand, her eyes cold, seemingly indifferent as she said, ¡°No need, I need to concentrate on making potions for you.¡± Then, a small yellow flower of anticipation sprouted above her head, swaying back and forth. ¡°¡­¡± I¡¯ll buy extra¡­ Chen Qi changed out of his hunter¡¯s clothes and put on a brown coat to keep warm. Then, he lowered the dilapidated room boat from the Ghost Ship and, after a long absence, drove the small houseboat towards the distant Scorched Earth Town. ¡­ ¡­ Dusk, Scorched Earth Town. In the highest house in Scorched Earth Town, a man wearing a gray coat and a polite gray demeanor picked up a Bounty Order from the ground, adjusted his gray hat, and walked into the top room of the house through the dusty hallway. The windows inside the room were firmly covered with wooden planks, leaving no light visible. One could only hear the squeaks of rats. ¡°Am I the last to arrive? Sorry.¡± Grey Mouse placed his hat on his chest and bowed slightly towards the darkness. As he bowed, a candle lit up in the pitch-black room, and five people were already seated in the corner. ¡°Yes¡­¡± The man in the center of the room, a gaunt man with sunken eyes who looked particularly weak, quietly said. On his waist, one could see a neat deck of cards and a dice; he was the well-known gambler from the Moonstone City Hunter Association. Grey Mouse looked around at the five people present and quietly said, ¡°Bonfire Company¡¯s Diya, the gambler Loren from the Moonstone City Hunter Association, the Supernova An from the White Dove Newspaper, the renowned bounty hunter Silver Drip, and the recently famous Elf Hunter, Seafood Hunter Nancy, all masters of the Third Rank, this gathering really has gathered talents from various fields.¡± After speaking, Grey Mouse sat down in the chair and lit a cigarette. The leading gambler, Loren, touched the card in his hand and introduced the grey hat, ¡°Let me introduce, the president of the Black Mine City Hunter Association, Grey Mouse, also the strongest Third Rank Transcendent I know. Give him some time to prepare, even a Legend would die by his hand. He once eradicated the Black Whale Pirate Ship, which had ten Third Rank members, all by himself. Thus, many also call him the Legendary Grey Mouse.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he still a Third Rank?¡± Diya couldn¡¯t help but comment. ¡°Exactly speaking, he should be called a ¡®minor legend¡¯.¡± The bounty hunter Silver Mask, standing next to Diya, seriously added. Wearing a mask, despite the distorted voice, one could feel that this might be a ruthless female assassin. Grey Mouse raised his eyebrow and humbly said, ¡°No, there¡¯s still some distance to a ¡®minor legend,¡¯ half a step, half a step to legend.¡± ¡°¡­¡± In the corner, An touched the tired Water Elf No.2 in his hands, not knowing what to do for a moment. ¡°So, being a mechanic capable of controlling the Black Rock Mecha, what level am I at? A minor legend?¡± Beside him, an excited Nancy blinked at Grey Mouse and then said excitedly, ¡°That needs a strict judgment¡­¡± Nancy is a recently famous hunter, completed a lot of high-level monster commissions, known as the Elf Hunter and Seafood Hunter because of his elf-like appearance and love for seafood. ¡°Cough cough, everyone, we¡¯re getting off topic.¡± The gathering¡¯s center gambler, Loren, coughed twice and placed a stack of papers on the table. On the table was the commission that caused a huge sensation between hunters and witches, and on the commission, prominently displayed was the emblem of the Magic Bullet family, the top nobility of Moonstone City. The gambler Loren said: ¡°Magic Bullet hired me to be the main person in charge of this bounty,¡± he explained. ¡°If we can capture either the Black Hunter or a witch, we will receive a promise from the Magic Bullet family, a Legendary profession card.¡± Everyone gasped upon seeing the emblem of the Magic Bullet family, which possessed this capability through five hundred years of accumulation. Only Nancy¡¯s expression remained unchanged as she questioned, ¡°Capture the Black Hunter, are you sure?¡± A trace of fear flickered through Nancy¡¯s eyes; the Black Hunter was a monster that had fought with the Dragon Tamer King and survived! Gambler Loren spoke without changing his tone, ¡°The Black Hunter is indeed powerful, able to fend off the Dragon Tamer King with the help of the Flower Witch, truly deserving of the title ¡®small legend.¡¯ But aren¡¯t the six of us here legends of the Third Rank?¡± All legends of the Third Rank! After saying this, all six people casually glanced at each other. Their collective prey was not each other, hence, the significance of each team member! Within these six, each person¡¯s Spirit Power Field was extremely unique, some exceptionally strong, others clearly concealing their own Spirit Power Fields. Seizing the moment, Loren added, ¡°With us having Mechanic Diya, who fought fiercely with the Black Hunter and came out unscathed, and Elf Hunter Nancy, who once chased the Blue Beast, what is there to fear?¡± Chasing the Blue Beast! Fiercely fighting the Black Hunter and escaping unharmed! Diya and Nancy, upon hearing this, showed no change in expression, their faces cold. The group nodded at each other, recognizing each other¡¯s strength. A gathering of heroes! It seemed they were all top experts; this operation appeared very stable¡­ Diya thought quietly to himself. Gambler Loren continued, S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°At present, capturing the Black Hunter seems easier than capturing a witch. Therefore, our goal is set to capture the Black Hunter, if no one objects.¡± The group exchanged glances, no objections raised. Immediately after, Loren silently took out a report, ¡°However, it¡¯s not just the Black Hunter; there¡¯s also the cold and cruel witch by his side. But, according to images left by the White Dove Newspaper, the witch has sustained very serious injuries. Therefore, if we want to capture the Black Hunter, we must dare to do it before the witch fully recovers; we might have only one month.¡± ¡°One month?¡± Grey Mouse leaned back, ¡°Don¡¯t talk about one month, even if you gave us two months, we wouldn¡¯t be able to capture the Black Hunter! The Black Hunter wears black hunter¡¯s clothes, his back completely covered with twisted tentacles. Unless he can disable some ability or state, he absolutely won¡¯t appear easily within our sight.¡± ¡°If he can disable it, then beneath that pitch-black shadow, there¡¯s a human face, but without knowing his appearance, we don¡¯t even have a target, how can we capture him?¡± Grey Mouse crossed his legs; they had no idea of the target¡¯s location, finding him blindly was like searching for a needle in the sea. However, at this moment, to his surprise, Gambler Loren silently took out a gold-edged vanity mirror from beneath his clothes. At the handle of the mirror was a white dove pattern. And in an instant, everyone felt an extremely strong Lamp Phase aura from this mirror, a high-ranking Lamp Phase aura. Gambler Loren quietly said, ¡°Let me introduce, this is a taboo object, capable of tracking an enemy¡¯s location, but the premise is, we need something, some information, like the true appearance of the Black Hunter.¡± A Lamp Phase taboo object, really rare¡­ An muttered to himself. In the Witch Sea, Lamp Phase taboo objects were extremely rare. To capture the Black Hunter, the Magic Bullet family had already brought out a taboo object¡­ The corners of everyone¡¯s mouths curled into excited smiles. Continuing, Gambler Loren said, ¡°Of course, such tracking can be perceived by the intuition of a Light Seer, and also, to pinpoint a more specific location, we still need something, something related to the Black Hunter, like blood, hair, or even a piece of cloth from his clothes. I wonder, do any of you have it?¡± As he spoke, Gambler Loren¡¯s gaze fell on An and Diya. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 468 - 310 Mirror of Devouring Lies Chapter 468: Chapter 310 Mirror of Devouring Lies ¡°Footprints¡­¡± Gambler Loren gently ran his fingers over the mirror in his hand and continued to ask, ¡°A single footprint can only provide a quite vague range, the more detailed, the stronger the tracking ability of the mirror.¡± Diya, with his legs crossed, fell into reminiscence of the time he had battled with the Black Rock Mecha, where he might have left some blood traces. But in the scorching flames, those blood traces were severely damaged and hadn¡¯t been preserved. Gambler Loren looked towards the silent crowd and asked again, ¡°Anything else? Items carried by the other party, or anything they own can also work.¡± The crowd remained silent for a moment, although they were all powerful hunters, they couldn¡¯t compare in tracking abilities to those of the White Tower Federation¡¯s knowledge hunters. Items¡­ Nancy touched the Water Elf No. 3 in her hand and curiously asked, ¡°Can a person count as an item? Like, playthings, captives, slaves, or someone previously killed?¡± Gambler Loren countered, ¡°Are you talking about the Flower Witch?¡± Nancy shook her head, ¡°No, I might know the appearance of some slaves of the Black Hunter, assuming they are still alive.¡± Nancy stated quietly, currently, the traces of both White Tower Hunter and Chen Qi had completely vanished in this vast sea. If they were still alive, it was very likely they had become objects for the Black Hunter and the witch. After hearing this, everyone showed a slightly interested expression. Loren, with his slender fingers, gently tapped on the mirror, ¡°A slave, that¡¯s a good attempt, it can increase the probability significantly when there¡¯s no blood trace.¡± Nancy wrote down the appearance of Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter on paper and handed it to Loren. Diya also pulled out a photo of the footprint from his backpack card. Afterward, Loren organized all information about the Black Hunter, wrote it on a slip of paper, and placed the mirror against his chest. Under the glow of the candlelight, a shadowy figure faintly appeared in the mirror, the corners of the figure¡¯s mouth slightly raised, revealing a thirsty expression. People¡­ Nancy blinked, a trace of fear flickering in her eyes. Loren said quietly, ¡°This forbidden object, coming from the cracks of Lamp Phase, belongs to a living forbidden object. To make it track, you must allow it to ask a question.¡± ¡°One question?¡± Nancy showed a curious expression, ¡°What happens if you lie?¡± ¡°Your Spiritual Power will be in disarray for a day, and it will see through your lies.¡± Seeing through lies¡­ Nancy, with her right hand supporting her face, was particularly curious. Following that, the mirror in Loren¡¯s hand trembled slightly and said with a smile, ¡°Elf Hunter, it seems to have chosen you as the respondent. If you answer this question, I¡¯m willing to give you some rare herbs.¡± Spiritual Power in disarray for a day, not a very serious matter¡­ Nancy hesitated for a moment, then nodded, ¡°Ask away.¡± The mirror, now stained with bright red blood, ¡°What¡¯s your purpose in participating in this chase?¡± Such a simple question¡­ everyone shook their heads internally, they had thought the mirror would ask something more explosive. After hesitating for a while, Nancy said, ¡°No need to elaborate, of course, it¡¯s for the Legendary profession card, becoming a legend has been my dream since childhood.¡± The next second, on the mirror, a bright red ¡®NO¡¯ appeared. She¡¯s lying! The crowd instantly cast doubtful glances at her. This person¡¯s background is suspicious! Her purpose in capturing the Black Hunter, apparently not for the Legendary profession card, could she be an undercover, or have other ulterior motives! The crowd¡¯s gaze instantly became wary, could she be an undercover sent by the Black Hunter? Seeing this, Nancy explained in a panic, ¡°It¡¯s for seafood.¡± The semi-denial word appeared again! Her eyes widened, like a deadly serpent, she licked her tongue and said, ¡°It¡¯s to taste the flavor of the Black Hunter!¡± As soon as these words fell, the correct symbol finally appeared on the mirror, and at the same time, a faint curse silently took effect on her. ¡°???¡± Tasting the flavor of the Black Hunter¡­ the rest of the group looked at this hunter, who resembled an elf in appearance. Her purpose in joining this mission was to enjoy the Black Hunter? The group inhaled sharply, the Black Hunter was a pitch-black creature with multiple tentacles. That¡¯s a monster! Grey Mouse stretched out his hand, boldly joked, ¡°Miss, you really have a unique taste, are you from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom?¡± ¡°Exactly! Do you have any objections? Tell me honestly, do you have any objections? Watch out, I might take action!¡± Nancy¡¯s eyes flashed with anger, she glared at Grey Mouse venomously like a long snake. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Taking action against me¡­ Grey Mouse pulled back his hand just extended and solemnly said, ¡°I have a wife.¡± Nancy broke out in a cold sweat, anxiously apologized, ¡°Utmost apologies, Grey Mouse, I just wanted to whip you with a whip and enjoy the look of the high and mighty president of the Hunter Association twisting his butt! I just wanted to play with you, wasn¡¯t really interested in you!¡± ¡°Wait, sorry, I just spoke the truth, you better not misunderstand.¡± Nancy froze for a moment, the entire person visibly dumbfounded. Where are her family¡¯s elegance and manners? Seeing this, Loren added, ¡°This mirror¡¯s side effect, ¡®seeing through lies,¡¯ is persistent, hmm, about three days¡­¡± Nancy put her hands together, showed a shy and apologetic expression, then smiled slightly, greeted Loren¡¯s entire family with the most vicious and filthy words from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. After the greetings, Loren quietly fed all the gathered information to the starving mirror. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 469 - 310 Mirror of Devouring Lies_2 Chapter 469: Chapter 310 Mirror of Devouring Lies_2 Afterward, he gently wrote down his purpose on the mirror with a pen: ¡°The Black Hunter¡¯s location.¡± Before their eyes, the scenery within the mirror vaguely began to change. Everyone watched the mirror intently. Within the mirror, there appeared a dusky twilight, and a scorched earth-colored small island. Then, the scene of the small island slowly enlarged until, finally, it settled beside a building of red bricks and a pastry shop beside the tall building. The crowd recognized the familiar scene before them. Wasn¡¯t this tall building their location? Could it be¡­ Diya¡¯s golden pupils suddenly constricted. ¡°There¡¯s a Black Hunter among us!¡± Diya stood up and hastily scanned the crowd with tense urgency. ¡°What! Could the Black Hunter have heard what I just said?¡± Nancy, who had intended to maintain her mysterious and aloof demeanor, couldn¡¯t help but chime in uncontrolled. Being with these bugs¡­ masters, could they truly capture the Black Hunter? An tried not to show the look of regarding them as fools, silently explaining: ¡°It seems that the Black Hunter has already discovered our actions and has been tracking us, while we were completely unaware.¡± ¡°Hmph¡­¡± Grey Mouse propped up his chin, his thoughts aligning with An¡¯s. They¡¯ve been tracking us¡­ aside from the gambler Loren, everyone else was taken aback. The gambler Loren lowered his head to look at the mirror once more. The scene within the mirror at this moment was focused intently on the pastry shop beside them. In that instant, everyone drew weapons, the hunt coming sooner than they had anticipated. ¡­ ¡­ Dusk, Scorched Earth Island, a sweet pastry shop. The round and plump pastry shop owner looked at the hooded patron before him and said with a tremble: ¡°What kind of pastry would you like, sir? I recommend the apple pie, the sponge cake, and the scorched earth jelly. These are our local specialties.¡± The shop owner urged the stranger to leave in his heart. He had seen many hunters disguising their identities, but for some reason, the black-clothed Hunter before him instilled a strong sense of fear. What does Fen like to eat? Never mind, don¡¯t overthink it, bring some for the Nearshore Dominator, too¡­ Chen Qi ran his forefinger lightly over the pastries displayed before him: ¡°I want them all.¡± ¡°All of them!¡± The round and plump owner moved skillfully to the door, flipped the ¡®Open¡¯ sign with a flick of his hand, then took out a large bag and packed the pastries into a big sack. These pastries are all quite expensive¡­ Chen Qi silently took out his backpack card, preparing to produce two Gold Coins. However, the moment he reached for the Gold Coins, an unimaginable chill pierced through his neck. Pain coursed through his brain and he faintly saw a horrifying scene. Within a dim world of grey skies and earth, six experts surrounded him amidst the roiling ocean waves. The fully armed Chen Qi, activating his Ember Touch, fighting one against six in the dusky sea, engaged in constant battle with them. Countless images flickered, more and more wounds marred his body, blood flowed incessantly, until finally, a person with white hair, wielding a magic wand, aimed it at his heart¡­ In her hands, it seemed to contain boundless energy. This limitless power erupted forth, piercing him through. A white light illuminated the world, ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi abruptly clutched at his chest, his Lamp Phase intuition warning him that his life was in severe peril. A Divination Master? Chen Qi suddenly thought of this special profession. This was a tracking ability. However, unlike that of a Blood Hunter, this divination-style tracking often alerted those with high spiritual sensitivity. I¡¯ve been tracked? Chen Qi casually tossed down two Gold Coins, then quickly stuffed the pastries into his backpack card, ready to flee. How far away is the other party? How close? Chen Qi constantly speculated in his heart. Soon, he silently turned his head to look toward the narrow wooden door of the pastry shop. However, the next moment, a blonde woman leisurely walked into the shop: ¡°Is the Black Hunter here?¡± The blonde woman swept her gaze across the interior of the pastry shop, which held only the frightened shop owner and no one else. Gambler Loren added: ¡°The information we possess is still insufficient to divine the Black Hunter¡¯s exact location. The place in the mirror is just a vague location; he may not necessarily be here but could be elsewhere on this island¡­¡± Gambler Loren shook the dice in his hands, the information they had was not enough to divine the Black Hunter¡¯s exact location. ¡°So it¡¯s just a matter of probability, huh? If we catch the Black Hunter, can I play with him for three minutes?¡± The Elf Hunter wiped the sweat from her forehead, then held her breath. She had hidden her spirit power field, so why was the shop owner in front of her so afraid? Creak! Creak! The sound of darkness breaking came from the rooftop! Two slender arms extended out of the darkness in the ceiling, grabbing her by the neck. ¡°In¡­¡± Before she could finish, Chen Qi suddenly lifted Nancy up and then, his arms ignited with dark flames, hurled her toward the pastry shop¡¯s doorway. Boom¡ª Nancy, like a high-speed missile, was thrown toward the outside, colliding with Diya with a massive boom. ¡°This feeling of being strangled by tentacles is really not bad! Don¡¯t worry, with me in front of you, I definitely won¡¯t get caught.¡± Lying on top of Diya, Nancy couldn¡¯t help but let out a bitter smile. Chen Qi made use of the Ember Touch, like a burning spider monster, climbed on the ceiling, then slowly looked outside the door. Outside, he saw several terrifying figures, along with Moonstone City¡¯s gambler Loren and the Hunter Association¡¯s Grey Mouse. Their gaze met Chen Qi¡¯s, who had also activated the Ember Touch state. Grey Mouse quietly took a step forward, his lips curving into a slight smile, ¡°What a surprise! Everyone, it looks like we need to check if there are any traces of witches around!¡± As Grey Mouse spoke, he continuously emitted a wriggling sensation as if numerous insects were hiding underneath his thick grey coat. Shadow Phase, mouse double. Then, on the same ceiling where Chen Qi was, shadows slowly converged into a pair of rough arms holding a syringe, silently targeting Chen Qi. ¡°Got him¡­¡± Shadow Person smiled slightly. Bang! Hanging upside down from the ceiling, Chen Qi silently grabbed the shadow¡¯s syringe-holding arm with his left hand, while the other hands of residual fire grabbed the body of the ¡®Shadow Person¡¯ and brutally snapped it. Crack! Viscous, disgusting black blood began dripping endlessly from above, staining their hair. Grey Mouse from the Black Mine City Hunter Association was him¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. Although the opponent was not a supernova, he was undoubtedly one of the fierce powers of Witch Sea, mastering many forbidden techniques. Now, thankfully, what he was facing was only a third-rank Grey Mouse. He wasn¡¯t just any third-rank transcendent; apart from the familiar Diya, they were all masters¡­ Chen Qi adjusted his position because he currently had too little information; he must quickly create some distance. Gambler Loren pulled out a small handgun, aiming it at him. Chen Qi slowly manipulated the Hand of Residual Fire to retreat; he had to create distance as fast as possible. The lucky revolver had only a one-in-six chance of firing a high-powered bullet! Gambler Loren pulled the trigger silently, smiling, ¡°Today¡¯s luck isn¡¯t bad.¡± Boom! The bullet from the revolver rapidly turned into a scorching beam of light, shot out at an unimaginable speed, and hit Chen Qi in the chest! The immense force of the shot blew the roof off the pastry shop! Chen Qi, with arms formed from six Dark Fire Hands into a shield, barely blocked the blow and stood on the roof, looking down at everything. ¡°How interesting¡­¡± Chen Qi moved his body and his twelve tentacles unfolded behind him, igniting with searing black fire, twisting into twelve Dark Fire Hands, like a terrifying spider-shaped Evil God, ¡°Hit by a lucky bullet, barely any movement was hindered, just as the rumors said¡­¡± Gambler Loren, head bowed, reloaded his bullets. Then, he asked softly, ¡°Any trace of the Witch nearby?¡± ¡°No.¡± Silver Mask, who was in charge of surveillance and had a very low presence, replied. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To find the specific target on the first try with just a shoe print¡­ Gambler Loren lifted his head, his dark eyes subtly moving, fixating on the monster above the rooftop: ¡°Tell those useless navy to block all the ships; today, our luck, the six of us, is quite good.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 470 - 311: The Hunt Chapter 470: Chapter 311: The Hunt ¡°Six people¡­¡± Chen Qi lowered his head, scanning the crowd below. Gambler Loren, Mechanic Diya, gardener Nancy, thief Grey Mouse, wearing the Silver Mask, the investigator¡­ And one more person? Chen Qi¡¯s right hand rested on the hilt at his waist. In the next second, a barely perceptible icy breath, like a thin needle, gently pierced the back of his neck. Behind! Chen Qi violently turned his head. However, as he turned, white strands of hair had already touched his face, a pair of icy blue eyes merely ten centimeters away. Moreover, a magic wand made of silver wood, with a blue crystal at its tip, was already aiming at the position of his chest, striking right at it. Mage An! An took a deep breath, opening his icy blue eyes and gently pushed the staff in her hand: ¡°Cannon!¡± In an instant, blue spiritual power traveled along the staff, gathering, transforming, and finally turning into a powerful spiral, then bursting from the top of the staff like a water jet breaking through steel! Boom! The Spiritual Power Cannon was the most basic magic technique for a mage. However, with a tremendous amount of spiritual power as support, this Spiritual Power Cannon was like a dazzling chariot of white light falling from the sky, smashing him towards the ground. Chen Qi blocked with both hands, his entire body kept retreating, his feet scraping violent sparks on the ground. This strike was not fatal, but it aimed to push him into the encirclement of the six people. Bang! Behind Chen Qi, six Hands of Residual Fire, like nails, dug into the rocky ground below him, withstanding the hit, stopping him in a safe spot. Then, he lifted his head to look at An on the rooftop. Amidst the surge of spiritual power, An floated slightly above the ground, holding her wand in her left hand, looking down at him from a height. And behind him, Gambler Loren was also reloading his bullets, aiming his gun at the back of his head. In the shadows at his feet, dark shadows twisted into a silent hand, stealthily, stealthily, winding around the arm at his waist. Nancy straightened her bloodied neck, then spat out a seed. Close combat mage An, along with the gambler¡¯s gun, and the thief Grey Mouse¡¯s Shadow Phase hand, as well as Nancy, a gardener adept at using plant attacks¡­ Unwittingly, the six of them had formed a tight encirclement. Chen Qi touched his chest; his arm felt slightly hot, the flesh concave. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without a doubt, An was the most troublesome, a mage who, under her extreme spiritual power, could still conceal her presence and launch highly effective strikes. He was already surrounded, and it was now dusk; the Lamp Keeper¡¯s passivity could not be utilized¡­ Chen Qi looked around. He could hear the uproar of Scorched Earth Town, himself like a monster fallen into a civilian town, just that this town had rather many ¡®police officers¡¯. Gambler Loren¡¯s thin and feeble face formed a smirk: ¡°Black Hunter, sir, you¡¯re out of luck, but we¡¯re not confident we can beat you without any injuries. Perhaps we can have a chat, play a little game?¡± He was buying time¡­ Chen Qi straightened up, the Dark Fire Hand pulling the knife from his waist, ready to draw it at any moment. Given the current situation, he had to choose the weakest point to break through. Gambler Loren¡¯s profession was that of a gambler, as a common Third Rank Dice Phase profession, it could improve the luck of all probabilistic items. And Gambler Loren is a typical Weapon Hunter whose every piece of equipment depends on chance, and as a hunter, with release activated, if he could touch that one percent of good fortune, he might even briefly battle with a legend. Grey Mouse¡¯s profession was Shadow Phase thief, able to manipulate shadows and master multiple ¡®mouse¡¯ duplicates, with strong fleeing and tracking abilities. As the president of the Hunter Association, he had many items; once entangled with him, it would be extremely difficult to break free. An¡¯s profession was that of a mage, and logically, she should be the easiest, most fragile unit to break through. However, her Spirit Power Field was, although still Third Rank in essence, currently like waves, echoing through Scorched Earth Town, forming an insurmountable wall. This enormous spiritual power, like an ocean, was not something a Third Rank Transcendent should possess. Different from mages who improve their spiritual power through meditation, Magic Circuits, Skills, and spiritual power origin, An had a unique encounter that made her spiritual power far exceed that of an ordinary person. An clenched her Magic Wand once more, aiming at him she declared: ¡°Cannon!¡± Boom! An enormous amount of spiritual power poured out again! Chen Qi¡¯s figure blurred like a stream of shadow, avoiding the hit. ¡°The Hound Step¡¯s Instant Step!¡± Grey Mouse howled from a distance. Then, Chen Qi targeted the biggest gap within the encirclement, the Elf Hunter, gardener Nancy. Nancy was on the ground, already burying seeds in the soil. Gardeners were one of the strongest combat professions among Third Rank Flower Phases, their feature being the enhancement of control over all ¡®Extraordinary Plants¡¯ and cultivation ability. They could utilize Extraordinary Seeds to rapidly create a domain of Extraordinary Plants on the land. Once their domain was established, the final encirclement would be completely formed. Thump! Thump! Nancy cut her right hand with a knife, blood dropping onto the seeds on the rocky ground. The tiny seeds took root in the scorched earth, sprouted, grew, then broke through the soil, turning into huge flowers. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 471 - 311: Hunt_2 Chapter 471: Chapter 311: Hunt_2 ¡°Hold on, just a bit longer, and I¡¯ll be able to summon the vines of the Earth Mother Goddess to firmly entangle the Black Hunter and then torment him thoroughly.¡± Under the influence of the curse, Nancy bitterly smiled, uncontrollably revealing her entire plan. As a Support Hunter, she was unable to control her use of the ¡®Taunt¡¯ skill. ¡°Don¡¯t come over here!¡± Nancy, with tears in her eyes, added this after hearing her own words. They were unprepared; had they found me by chance?¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate; his figure, like dark lightning, dashed toward Nancy, who lay on the ground. Stepping forward Slash! As Chen Qi moved forward, he slashed, a black wave of fire followed the Sword Energy, turning Nancy¡¯s right hand and her blood into ashes instantaneously. Meanwhile, behind him, An, like an evil spirit, rushed to his back. A Mage chasing a warrior¡­ Chen Qi turned his head to look at An above him. An gripped the Crystal Staff with both hands and then swung it downwards: ¡°Slash!¡± Boom! A tremendous wave of Spiritual Power became a slashing wave, rushing toward Chen Qi¡¯s body, even blocking the advance of Dark Fire. At that moment, his body was struck as if by a giant hammer, huge booming sounds echoed in his head. It was the sound of bones breaking¡­ Chen Qi, having interrupted Nancy, was forced to withstand this attack. The injuries caused by his battle with the Dragon Tamer King, hadn¡¯t fully healed. Whoosh! In the roaring wind of Spiritual Power, An quickly returned to a combat stance, right hand gripping the staff tightly, condensing Spiritual Power. Above her right hand, a small Crack slowly opened, like a river and sea, continuously injecting Spiritual Power into the staff. Under this tremendous Spiritual Power, the special Crystal Wand even began to show signs of damage. The casting speed, the amount of Spiritual Power, they were nothing like a Mage¡­ Dark Fire Hands suddenly gripped Chen Qi¡¯s hands behind him, entwining around his arms like exoskeletons, forcibly posing him in a cross-slash stance. The unstoppable wave of Spiritual Power converged at the tip of the wand. In An¡¯s proud azure eyes, a hint of condescending disdain flashed: ¡°Activate the release, Black Hunter.¡± An¡¯s words gently stirred Chen Qi¡¯s desire, as well as his fear of this move. He had exposed too many weaknesses by slashing off Nancy¡¯s arm. Suddenly, a surge of unprecedented Spiritual Power seemed to permeate his body and brain. A prompt popped up. [You have digested part of the Moonlight Flower Sea Medicine, Physique +3, Inspiration +3, Agility +3, gained a Spiritual Power Burst, Inspiration Entranced State!] In this instant, Chen Qi felt as if his body was bathing in the ocean, a continuous flow of Spiritual Power surged throughout his body. His body seemed to be burning, desperately needing to release this tremendous Spiritual Power! Chen Qi grasped this moment of inspiration, and six Dark Fire Hands suddenly elongated, all six hands gripping the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Open Blade! Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Destructive blue flames lit up upon the long sword! In this instant, Chen Qi had already seen An¡¯s completed Skill and its weak spot. Black Wave Slash, Cutting All! Boom! Both of their moves simultaneously expelled at the same time! The clash of Spiritual Power and flames on the blades stirred up a huge wave of fire and dazzling white light over the town! Gambler Loren stood in the distance, watching the scene unfold, muttering: ¡°Truly two monsters.¡± Grey Mouse intently focused on the scene, the outcome of this move was crucial. With the seaside wind, the noisy wave of fire slowly dissipated. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± An gasped heavily, her right hand pressing against her chest, her chest burning with raging flames, blood dripping to the ground. Hit¡­ Chen Qi looked at An¡¯s disheveled appearance. Sometimes, moving about could better help digest Potions. Empowered by the Sage Level Potion, the slash he had swung just now was comparable to a release. However¡­ Chen Qi turned his head to look at his right shoulder. Pu-chi! Fresh blood spurted wildly from his right shoulder! ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± An looked towards her right palm, on which was not her own blood, but that of the Black Hunter. With this strike, she had obtained the blood of the Black Hunter. Then, she casually threw her left-hand staff onto the ground, allowing the blue flames to engulf it completely. Clap! Clap! Clap! ¡°Well done, An!¡± Gambler Loren couldn¡¯t help but applaud. ¡°Our preparations weren¡¯t sufficient¡­¡± An murmured. The chase had been too sudden; she hadn¡¯t been able to repair her magic wand or complete her meditation in advance. Moreover, her right hand trembled, the fine crack in it slowly, uncontrollably expanding. ¡°A bit of exercise after a meal isn¡¯t bad¡­¡± Chen Qi felt the overwhelming spiritual power in his body. The attack had been too sudden; he hadn¡¯t been fully prepared. An seemed to have developed a desire to retreat because of her condition. But Loren the gambler and Grey Mouse didn¡¯t want to end this battle. Even just to stall was a victory for them. Before An adjusted, ¡°We need to leave¡­¡± Chen Qi took a step backward, stepping on Nancy¡¯s arm. Suddenly, Nancy quickly grabbed a backpack card with her hand. A backpack card, yes, this trophy could be taken¡­ The Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi silently extended, ready to seize this gardener from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s backpack card. Suddenly, Nancy sobbingly said, ¡°Black Hunter, this backpack card is fake, it¡¯s filled with useless items, the real treasures¡­ are, are¡­ in the pouch around my waist¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Qi stopped his movements. What is this person talking about? A trap, temptation, deception, or is she out of her mind¡­ Chen Qi tilted his head in confusion. ¡°Black Hunter, can you pretend you heard nothing? If you did, I would thank you!¡± Nancy said in panic. She, she couldn¡¯t control herself from speaking her mind! ¡°I can.¡± Saying this, Chen Qi smiled slightly, and his Dark Fire Hand took both the backpack card and the pouch around her waist. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, goodbye¡­¡± Chen Qi fiercely kicked the wailing Nancy away and then sprinted full force toward the sea. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi blew a whistle. ¡°Chase!¡± Grey Mouse and Loren the gambler also launched their chase. Even if An couldn¡¯t help, as long as they could delay the Black Hunter until reinforcements arrived, they would ultimately win! Loren the gambler looked at the many ships on the sea. ¡°Stop him!¡± ¡°At your command!¡± The navy on the docks immediately sprang into action, firmly stationed next to the captain¡¯s quarters. The ships had already been taken over by the navy, and to prevent the Black Hunter from hijacking a ship, they had gone as far as to smash the fast boat¡¯s helm. The Black Hunter¡¯s only remaining option was to travel over the sea, and ultimately, traveling over the sea would lead to him being surrounded by the navy¡¯s fleet! As dusk fell, Chen Qi stepped over the sea and in the blink of an eye, ran across it. Loren the gambler and Grey Mouse also used sea travel, closely following the Black Hunter. Their speed was very fast; to be precise, they were faster than the Black Hunter. However, contrary to their expectations, the Black Hunter stopped in the next moment. Chen Qi turned around, sweeping his gaze over Loren the gambler and Grey Mouse. Currently, it seemed these people had a tracking item on him. Seeing this, Loren the gambler extended his hand, ¡°Black Hunter, won¡¯t you play a bit more?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s Dark Fire Hand also slowly retracted. Then, Chen Qi lifted his head and said quite leisurely, ¡°No, thanks.¡± ¡°The crew is cooking¡­¡± Loren the gambler pondered, the Black Hunter¡¯s tone unusually casual, as if he had already escaped their pervasive siege. On the docks of Scorched Earth Town, the cannons of many ships aimed at the hunter before them. But the next moment, an anomaly occurred. Suddenly, the sea beneath their feet started boiling, revealing an unprecedentedly massive silhouette. ¡°Fall back!¡± Grey Mouse urgently warned. Out of caution, Loren the gambler and Grey Mouse immediately put some distance between them. In the twilight¡¯s illumination, their gazes followed a black monster, rising upwards¡­ ¡°Goodbye, I still have to go back and cook for my crew.¡± Chen Qi stood atop the elevated Nearshore Dominator, saying leisurely. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 472 - 312: The Witchs Mysterious Plan Chapter 472: Chapter 312: The Witch¡¯s Mysterious Plan Nearshore Dominator¡¯s scales had gaps continuously oozing blood droplets, and its bell-like dragon eyes were filled with a murderous intent, as it was determined to devour the impudent creatures before it. ¡°Roar!¡± Nearshore Dominator let out the fierce roar of a beast, venting its rage upon the vast ocean. The scalding, blood-red aura painted the sea before them, causing the gambler Loren and Grey Mouse to step back. This was their first time on Witch Sea witnessing someone controlling a Sea Dragon, especially the extremely ferocious Nearshore Dominator! It seemed to have grown taller¡­ Chen Qi crouched down, touching the sharp and hard scales of Nearshore Dominator. In just one day, the Transcendent items in Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card had enhanced Nearshore Dominator more than he had imagined. And this was just from a single Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart. If it could digest all the items, Nearshore Dominator might possess the formidable strength akin to Black Light Dragon. On the vast ocean, Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Perception allowed him to sense the direction of everyone¡¯s Spiritual Power above the sea. On Loren¡¯s back, he could feel an intense Lamp Phase item. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi shifted his gaze away from the gambler Loren, and before leaving, he looked towards An on the dock. An, holding her chest, her hunter-like blue eyes, stared intently at him. Next time they met, he would have to stop An by any means¡­ Chen Qi snapped his fingers. The massive figure of Nearshore Dominator plunged into the sea, disappearing into the vast expanse of water. People on the dock stared in shock at this terrifying scene; without the navy¡¯s support, none dared to venture forward or even shout loudly. Only when the blood aura on the sea¡¯s surface dissipated did people dare to speak, recovering from their fright. ¡°Unprepared.¡± The gambler twirled his revolver in hand, then tucked it back into its holster. As one of this operation¡¯s leaders, he had not expected that they could capture Black Hunter at the first attempt. ¡°We missed an opportunity.¡± Gambler Loren walked back to the shore, concluding. An reached out to brush disordered white hair from her eyes, ¡°He hasn¡¯t used ¡®release¡¯ yet.¡± Not even forcing the other¡¯s release made this encirclement remotely an ¡°opportunity.¡± Gambler Loren furrowed his eyebrows, his face pinched with worry, ¡°It¡¯s unfortunate, if our luck had been good enough, our contact in the navy should have arrived earlier; with their help, even with his special Sea Dragon, we could have completely surrounded him.¡± He then forced a smile, ¡°Still, An, you managed to obtain Black Hunter¡¯s blood.¡± An lowered her head, looking at the blood in her hand. Though it was just a little, it was enough for the next track. To defeat Black Hunter, one must step into a new realm¡­ An felt the surging energy in her body. In this battle with Black Hunter, she could feel herself skirting the edge of danger, becoming more proficient in manipulating Spiritual Power. She had a faint feeling that even if she wasn¡¯t Transcendent, she was touching upon a brand-new realm. Either they would be completely wiped out, or Black Hunter would fall into their hands. An circulated her Spiritual Power, carefully sealing the two drops of blood. Loren once again took out his mirror, carefully caressing it, ¡°This mirror is borrowed, according to the original owner¡¯s instructions, we can¡¯t use it more than once a day, and there must be a ¡®participant¡¯ to bear the mirror¡¯s curse, otherwise¡­¡± Loren¡¯s mouth curled into a helpless smile. ¡°Borrowed¡­¡± Grey Mouse repeated this, breaking into a cold sweat. The rank of this mirror could very possibly be Grade B Crack, S-tier loot, or even a seal from a Grade A Crack. At Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, using such high-level items required the agreement of the three highest-ranking investigators and the Shell Country Imperial City¡¯s Forbidden Items Management Bureau. Additionally, if such an item were lost, it would immediately alert Shell Country¡¯s Debt Collectors, the retrievers. Such a precious item should not have appeared in hands of mere hunters! Grey Mouse cautiously inquired, ¡°If we lose this mirror, how would the owner deal with us?¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Gambler Loren¡¯s expression shifted slightly; his thin and lifeless face suddenly shone with excitement and brilliance, ¡°No, she probably won¡¯t be angry, probably not, she isn¡¯t the kind of person who frets over such things. However, her companions might care.¡± After speaking, Gambler Loren gazed out towards the distant sea, whisper-whispered, ¡°This is a high-stakes gamble.¡± ¡°High-stakes gamble¡­¡± The five people behind Gambler Loren glanced at his silhouette. They fell into a brief silence, feeling an uneasy premonition that if they couldn¡¯t catch Black Hunter, the consequences would be unimaginable. An shook her head and quickly walked onto the dock. Black Hunter could tame the Nearshore Dominator, and his Spirit Power Field was already ample¡­ An stood on the dock, letting the sea breeze blow through her hair. Unconsciously, she remembered the Ice Witch¡¯s prophecy that when the tide comes, the deep sea humanoid monsters will descend upon this world. Missing even one would cause unforeseen, catastrophic disaster. The monsters must die. ¡°Perhaps, the next time, will be my only chance in this lifetime¡­¡± An looked towards the distant waves, clenching her hands. ¡­ ¡­ Near the great maelstrom, the habitat of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 473 - 312 The Witchs Mysterious Plan_2 Chapter 473: Chapter 312 The Witch¡¯s Mysterious Plan_2 Chen Qi steered the Nearshore Dominator back from Scorched Earth Town. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi gasped heavily as his body underwent the effects of the ¡°Sage¡¯s Medicine,¡± growing hotter and hotter. Fen stood in the center of the island, gazing at the ground beneath her feet for a long time without shifting her eyes. Bree and the Water Elf, having repaired the ship, were resting in a corner of a ramshackle wooden hut in the middle of the island. Soon, he noticed the indentation in Chen Qi¡¯s chest and the blood-red wound on his shoulder. ¡°Were you pursued?¡± ¡°Yes, I encountered some troublesome matters.¡± Chen Qi tossed an apple pie from his backpack card to Bree. ¡°Fen¡­¡± Chen Qi said to Fen. ¡°I¡¯m thinking about our future plans¡­¡± Fen closed her eyes, speaking somewhat mysteriously. ¡°There¡¯s delicious dessert!¡± Chen Qi said cheerfully. Fen turned her head subconsciously, approached him calmly, and took an apple pie: ¡°Thinking requires sugar.¡± An excuse of a glutton¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself with a mental chuckle. Delicious! Fen, who hadn¡¯t had sweets in a long time, took the apple pie and nibbled on it bit by bit. Immediately after, she quickly shifted her gaze to the injuries on Chen Qi. Chen Qi shared the encounter with the Third Rank Hunters in Scorched Earth Town. ¡°Being hunted by six top-notch experts¡­¡± Bree crossed his arms, feeling a bone-chilling cold: ¡°Qi, you should seek some protection, either from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s shelter or from our Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s protection. Sadly, most of the time, our captain is off on adventures¡­¡± ¡°Six Third Rank Hunters of eminent life force¡­¡± Bree sighed deeply, trying to put himself in Chen Qi¡¯s shoes and finding no possibility of escape except for using the ¡°Captain Summoning Technique.¡± Chen Qi said quietly: ¡°Yes, especially Supernova An, she is stronger than I remembered.¡± An, known as ¡®An Aotian,¡¯ isn¡¯t so named without reason, aside from various face-slap plots and adventures, she also possesses certain special qualities that allow her to gain profound insights and reach a whole new realm in the face of near defeat! Chen Qi now had the confidence to beat An, provided it was a fair duel with full intelligence. Fen, however, displayed a worried expression, asking doubtfully: ¡°How did they find us? Did they use some kind of special relic?¡± ¡°Yes, a mirror associated with the Lamp Phase¡­¡± Chen Qi propped his chin in his hand. Atop the vast sea, his Deep Sea Affinity sensed something special emanating from Loren¡ªa mirror with the ability to track. ¡°A mirror associated with the Lamp Phase¡­¡± Fen looked puzzled. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi too showed a puzzled expression, as Fen seemed to know the origin of this relic. Fen explained: ¡°It seems one of the Witch Relics of the Lamp has been made into a mirror.¡± Witch Relics¡­ Chen Qi inquired further: ¡°Are you sure?¡± Fen shook her head, ultimately dismissing her own thought: ¡°It¡¯s unlikely, the Witch Relic of the Lamp Phase is in the hands of a top-tier Extraordinary Organization. My teacher once offered a large amount of extraordinary materials as a reward to borrow this relic, but in the end, the organization refused¡­¡± Given her teacher¡¯s status, she was unable to get the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s relic, let alone those Third Rank Hunters. ¡°This isn¡¯t necessarily the case¡­¡± Chen Qi mused silently. Above the Witch Sea, there¡¯s an incredibly powerful but extremely chaotic Extraordinary Organization known as the White Dove Newspaper. A troubled little blue flower appeared above Fen¡¯s head as she worried: ¡°If it truly is a Witch Relic, then even buying an anti-divination tool, or your inspiration being stronger than theirs, might not be enough to evade tracking.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s expression grew serious, and he clenched his teeth lightly. If they really held that relic, his predicament was far more troublesome than he imagined. I must head for the Witch Sea as soon as possible, seize the occupation card of the Deep Sea Hunter, and then advance to become a legend¡­ Chen Qi resolved internally. However, his preparations were currently inadequate. Fen¡¯s potion was not yet complete, and besides, he was unable to construct a sufficiently powerful ship in a short period of time. The most important thing was, even if all preparations were complete, for him and Fen to head to the Mist Sea, it was still far too dangerous. Unfortunately, they currently couldn¡¯t seek the help of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. But regardless, they had to move forward. They needed to speed up, to advance to legend as soon as possible¡­ Chen Qi pulled out the sea map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group and asked, ¡°Fen, when will your potion be complete? What raw materials do you still need?¡± To venture into the Mist Sea, a large quantity of Sage¡¯s Medicine was essential, and even with the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon Fruit, collecting other herbs would still require time. But there was no time to delay under the current circumstances, they needed to gather the herbs in the fastest, quickest way possible. Fen¡¯s lips curled up slightly as she sipped the tea handed to her by Water Elf No.2, ¡°As for acquiring the herbs, I¡¯ve already thought of a plan.¡± She extended her index finger and placed it on the sea map, at the trading spot frequently visited by people from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the Hundred Flowers Merchant Ship. On the Hundred Flowers Merchant Ship, rare herbs were traded, and at the same time, in this place, there were as many as twenty Third Rank Transcendents stationed. Also, the giant beasts ¡®Mountain Beasts¡¯ domesticated by the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom sheltered the entire Domain. Fen stood up, made a swinging motion with a magic wand, and said, ¡°This action is my plan!¡± The action of hitting someone on the back of the head was really practiced¡­ Chen Qi and Bree simultaneously showed expressions of shock, ¡°Witch, you¡¯re planning to rob the Hundred Flowers Merchant Ship?¡± If they wanted to gather a large amount of materials in the short term. Robbery was indeed a good idea, and besides, robbing the Hundred Flowers Merchant Ship possessed some danger for them, but it was not impossible¡­ Chen Qi silently pondered. However, they had already been firmly surrounded by the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group. If this continued, wouldn¡¯t they be making enemies of the whole world? Bree added, ¡°Of late, due to the abundant resources of the Crack Tide, the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom dispatched quite a few mysterious Transcendents to the Witch Sea. If we rob the Kingdom¡¯s ships, it¡¯s extremely dangerous¡­¡± S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen looked up and snorted coldly, ¡°Robbery?¡± ¡°You actually think I, the Witch, would come up with such a boring plan.¡± ¡°!!??¡± Chen Qi fell into thought. Could it be that Fen had a more secretive plan, possibly through a method of ¡®threatening¡¯? Bree took a deep breath as he recalled the legend of the Flower Witch. It was said that the Flower Witch, to obtain a herb from a Saint, implanted seeds in his wife and daughter. The wife and daughter, who had been planted with seeds, completely became the playthings of the Flower Witch. It was said that the Saint, upon seeing his wife and daughter played with by the Flower Witch, plunged into an indescribeable frenzy. However, to accomplish these manipulations, the difficulty was very high¡­ ¡°Ignorant, why would I use something as uninteresting and joyless as robbery.¡± ¡°Is that all you can think of?¡± Fen shook her head, clearly disappointed with the two of them. Then, she stood up, picked up her magic wand, and gently tapped the soil beneath her. ¡°My plan, the Witch¡¯s plan!¡± ¡°Is farming!¡± Afterwards, she held the magic wand like a hoe, making the motion of tilling the earth. Fen¡¯s hoeing motion was exceptionally standard, revealing that she was a professional master of farming. ¡°Farming¡­¡± Chen Qi blinked, momentarily shocked by Fen¡¯s idea. No, it was her arrogant expression that threw me off, something I should have thought of earlier¡­ Chen Qi criticized himself internally. Truly worthy of someone who will become the Vegetable Witch! Fen rubbed her nose, proudly stating, ¡°My Life Technique, besides being able to absorb the Life Energy of plants, can also accelerate the growth of plants.¡± ¡°Of course, this growth can¡¯t be applied to high-rank herbs, but with the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon Fruit, even without high-rank herbs, I can create Wise-Level potions.¡± ¡°And to acquire these herbs, all we need are seeds and a piece of fertile land. Under the effect of my Life Technique, in just ten nights, these seeds will become rare medicinal herbs.¡± She took out a green bottle filled with Life Essence and shook it. ¡°I¡¯ve inherited the knowledge of the Flower Witch and have quite some insights into farming.¡± ¡°Plus, with the brewing of the herbs, as long as we get the seeds, these manipulations will only need a month¡¯s time.¡± A month to complete all these preparations¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel at Fen¡¯s speed. Having finished explaining the series of manipulations, Fen walked over, patted Chen Qi on the shoulder twice, ¡°Once the potion is brewed, we¡¯ll head to the Mist Sea to look for the Deep Sea Hunter Occupation Card!¡± Afterward, she took the magic wand and, with the breeze blowing, handed Chen Qi a freshly made bottle of Sage¡¯s Medicine, unable to suppress a triumphant smile, ¡°Qi, for your advancement, I, the Witch, will assist you!¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 474 - 313: Yes, Captain Sir Chapter 474: Chapter 313: Yes, Captain Sir ¡°So, your plan is to find a merchant ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, buy seeds, and then cultivate medicinal herbs?¡± Chen Qi asked for confirmation. After her promotion, Fen could directly master the derivative skill of Life Affinity, ¡®Plant Rapid Cultivation.¡¯ It appeared that her inherited knowledge from the Flower Witch was deeper than he had imagined. Fen nodded: ¡°Yes, just the seeds are needed, not the mature plants or fertilizers.¡± It¡¯s not about robbing the merchant ship¡­ Chen Qi sighed inwardly, agreeing with Fen¡¯s plan. He now commanded ¡®Nearshore Dominator,¡¯ a type of high-speed vessel that could operate underwater. For most ships, even giant ones, it was an overwhelming blow. Relying on the Nearshore Dominator and with the cover of Water Elves, given his current capabilities, he could completely become a pirate who dominated a famous town on the Witch Sea. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A single merchant ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom did not pose a problem in his view. However, for Fen, who had mastered ¡®Life Affinity,¡¯ buying seeds and then cultivating them indeed was a faster and more reliable method. When it came to farming, Fen proudly puffed out her chest. Fen was not only a foodie but also a witch with a soul for farming! Seeds¡­ Chen Qi suddenly remembered the seafood sister whose hand was just severed, and he took out her bag. Gardeners would purchase some combat-use ¡®Extraordinary Plants.¡¯ These plants, due to their special transcendent characteristics, could transform into professions with strong combat abilities in a very short time. Naturally, their occupational tasks also included cultivating and trimming beautiful plants, and they usually carried some seeds. Chen Qi opened the bag, inside, there indeed were many seeds. A reusable ¡®Cannibal Flower Seed,¡¯ along with numerous unrecognizable seeds, a book on ¡°Methods of Capturing Water Elves and Fire Elves,¡± a booklet on ¡°Extraordinary Cultivation Guide,¡± and some fabulously expensive minerals emitting a blue glow that were used as fertilizers. All were materials for cultivating plants. Chen Qi took out the ¡®Cannibal Flower Seed¡¯ as a weapon to enhance his terrestrial combat abilities and then handed the seed bag to Fen. ¡°A gardener¡¯s seed bag.¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Fen took the seeds with a puzzled look and blinked her eyes. She checked them and found that these seeds were all top-tier extraordinary plant seeds from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. Moreover, unless one had a pass from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, these seeds were unattainable. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Chen Qi asked quietly. Fen hesitated for a moment: ¡°It seems to be the seed bag of a noble, a noble from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡­¡± Is Nancy a noble¡­ Chen Qi mused inwardly, then continued to ask: ¡°Do you need any more seeds?¡± Fen smiled faintly: ¡°The seeds here are sufficient. Now, we just need to till the land and then plant them, it won¡¯t take much time.¡± This saved quite a bit of time¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief. This time in Scorched Earth Town, they had indeed made substantial gains. Let¡¯s put words into action, Fen took her magic wand and began tilling the land. For her, if Chen Qi could advance to Legend, their cooperation would enable them to genuinely contain the capability to recover Witch Relics. Bree, seeing this, made some simple farming tools. Then, Chen Qi whistled, summoning all six Water Elves. At the sound of his whistle, the Water Elves gathered. The Water Elves, using hoes custom-made by Bree, began to help Fen till the land. ¡°Heave-ho! Heave-ho!¡± Fen and the six Water Elves immersed themselves wholeheartedly in the process of tilling the land. Chen Qi then discussed the boat¡¯s matters with Bree. Presently, since Bree was not under pursuit and relying on his abilities, repairing the Ghost Ship within a month and acquiring a new type of small exploration ship was not impossible. Chen Qi planned to give Bree the forty million shell coins possibly obtained from ¡®Sea Lantern Design,¡¯ and the seven million shell coins from the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card, along with some sundry items he had, to buy materials, repair the Ghost Ship, and build a new small exploration ship. However, these funds were still far from enough. The Ghost Fire Engine of the Ghost Ship was severely damaged. Although he had a spare Ghost Fire Engine, this engine was not enough to start the Ghost Ship. An engine capable of supporting Space Jump would cost at least fifty million shell coins, maybe even more. Fortunately, Bree himself was not short of money and didn¡¯t care about it much, though he used most of his funds for learning to forge Mecha and for his romance. He still had fifty million shell coins in savings. Chen Qi thought it over; if money was short later, the insufficient funds would only be obtainable from the pirates of Scorched Earth Town and some assignments from the Hunter Association. Besides that, he still had an important task, which was to pluck the White Sea Fruit from the chest of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon. However, just like the Ghost Fire Oil from the Ghost Fire Fish, the White Sea Fruit was also a weapon of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon. Once the White Sea Fruit was removed, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon would just become a useless dragon that could only loiter and wait for death. To take down the White Sea Fruit from the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, some skills were needed, such as feeding them bait while petting them, and snatching the White Sea Fruit away quickly as they basked in pleasure to instantly refine it! Overall, Fen and the Water Elves farmed, Bree worked on the ship, I need to cultivate the Nearshore Dominator, figure out a way to handle the proud Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, and gather intelligence from the Mist Sea¡­ Chen Qi briefly completed his planning. Then, he lifted his head and looked toward the distant sea. The Dragon Tamer King left behind a promise of ¡®will surely return,¡¯ hunters were tracking him, and the Blood Hunters of the Black Whale Group had not yet deployed¡­ Chen Qi gazed toward the distant sea, his body and Spiritual Power Perception were already strong enough, he must expedite his advancement to Legend. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 475 - 313: Yes, Captain Sir_2 Chapter 475: Chapter 313: Yes, Captain Sir_2 Thinking of this, Chen Qi gathered his strength and downed the potion Fen had given him in one gulp. ¡°So bitter¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ In the blink of an eye, a month had gone by. ¡°Heave ho! Heave ho!¡± The Water Elves, wearing farmer hats, held small sickles and placed freshly harvested medicinal herbs into small baskets, bouncing along to Fen¡¯s side. ¡°Heave ho! Heave ho! (Here you go!)¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Fen wiped the sweat from her forehead, took the herbs, and then sprinkled them into the Magic Potion Pot in front of her. Gurgle! Gurgle! A green Demonic Qi that resembled the screaming face of a person rose from the boiling Magic Potion Pot. With a baby-like terrifying scream, various herbs merged, turning into a thick green liquid. Afterward, she drew the thick potion from the Magic Potion Pot and placed it into a glass tube. ¡°Qi will be surprised after drinking this¡­¡± Fen hooked up a witch¡¯s smile. Then, a light breeze blew, and on the entire island, only her sigh could be heard. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Fen sighed. Days and months revolved, on this small island, Fen and the Water Elves word from dawn to dusk, dedicating all their time to concocting the witch¡¯s potions. Now, with the shared effort of Fen and the Water Elves, the desolate island, once full of weeds, was brimming with medicinal herbs and flowers. However, it had been a long time since she had seen Chen Qi and Bree. Bree had bid them farewell, following Chen Qi¡¯s instructions, he devoted himself entirely to repairing the ship and seeking a new energy engine. To gather more clues about the Mist Sea and prepare to set sail for it, Chen Qi had taken the Nearshore Dominator to other seas. Now, Fen had been on this small island for a full two weeks. During that time, she even knitted herself a deep green Witch Hat to match her Witch Long Skirt, embodying the perfect appearance of a witch. ¡°Why haven¡¯t they come back yet?¡± Fen looked at the potion in her hands, which exuded a terrifying aura, and muttered resentfully to herself. However, suddenly, Water Elf One, holding a sickle, eyes shining with excitement, looked toward the shore. Boom! Boom! Fen turned her head curiously. Under the sunlight, a completely revamped Ghost Ship was advancing at full speed, slicing through the waves. This new Ghost Ship had been completely transformed, now equipped with a layer of new black steel armor, and the ship¡¯s bow had become sharper, much like a navy¡¯s ship-breaker. And at the ship¡¯s bow, Bree, wearing a grey engineer uniform and his face smeared with grease, waved at her. ¡°Long time no see, Miss Witch!¡± ¡°So, Bree has finally fixed the ship¡­¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen responded listlessly. Under normal circumstances, it should have been Captain Chen Qi standing at the ship¡¯s bow. Suddenly, the calm sea was ripped apart by an invisible force, and a tremendous energy surged from beneath the waves, lifting enormous crests. Within those towering waves, a massive figure slowly emerged. It was not comparable to any ordinary marine creature but bore pitch-black, night sky-like scales, which glinted with a dim light. Between the scales, rolling red mist seeped out. Also, its dragon head was held high, its eyes red like blood stars from the abyss, its double rows of fangs were covered in the fresh blood of its prey, continuously exhaling hot and thick breaths! The ¡®ship lamp¡¯ on its head had also changed, resembling a blood jewel mounted on the dragon¡¯s head, exuding a murderous aura. The creature appearing here was none other than the fully-evolved Nearshore Dominator, having harnessed the resources of the Dragon Tamer King. With the boost from a massive amount of resources, the Nearshore Dominator had now completed its evolution! It had grown from its original twenty meters to an astonishing more than forty meters in this past month, its black scales even more robust, its biting force more powerful, and its speed in the water much faster. At the same time, it had also mastered the ¡®Dragon Cannon,¡¯ possessing a devastating move. ¡°¡­¡± Fen slowly lifted her head, atop of the ferocious dragon head of the Nearshore Dominator was the thoroughly drenched Chen Qi. At this moment, Chen Qi was not wearing his hunter¡¯s clothes but more casual attire. Chen Qi leapt from the dragon¡¯s head, smiling as he said: ¡°Long time no see, Fen, we are back.¡± ¡°Long time no see, both of you.¡± Fen gently turned around, showing off the medicine garden she and Water Elf had meticulously cultivated. ¡°Potion making seems very successful.¡± Chen Qi said. ¡°Yes¡­¡± Fen snapped her fingers. Soon, with tiny flowers in its hair and wearing a green Flower Witch Hat, Water Elf No.2 headed to the hut, took out a glass box filled with potions, and handed it to Chen Qi. ¡°Heave-ho! (Former master, all these are great stuff for replenishing the body!)¡± Former master, Water Elf No.2 had put on the Witch Hat and had completely become Fen¡¯s pet, no longer recognizing me¡­ Chen Qi crouched down slightly and took the potion box from Water Elf No.2¡¯s hands. Twenty bottles of ¡®Frenzy Blood,¡¯ a potion that could directly alter bones and flesh, even the heart¡¯s strength, greatly enhancing physical fitness, recovery ability, and strength for a short period, skyrocketing the body¡¯s combat capability to a critical point. Ten bottles of ¡®Black Mist Poison Antidote¡¯ that would help them effectively resist the attacks of the Mist Sea¡¯s black mist, while also guarding against most poisonous mists. Five bottles of ¡®Wind Elf Wind,¡¯ which could make the body feel as though it was bathing in a gentle breeze, gaining the protection of the wind god, massively increasing speed, transforming him into a man like the wind. One bottle of ¡°Light Sea Medicine,¡± which was recorded in the Deep Sea Diary, made from a small amount of Ghost Fire Oil, Lamp Moon Sea Fruit, and Sea Dragon Grass¡ªa special potion that could significantly enhance physical fitness and the growth of inspiration. It wouldn¡¯t take effect in a short period, but if taken over a long period, the body would undergo a qualitative change. A total of thirty-six bottles, each of a Sage¡¯s Medicine quality, although ¡®Hormone Growth¡¯ had lowered the potion quality somewhat. But with the special effects of ¡®Witch¡¯s Potion,¡¯ it required stronger and, of course, a few peculiar side effects. Nevertheless, these were top-tier potions that could greatly enhance his combat capabilities. A well-trained, powerful Third Rank Transcendent, after consuming these potions, could even fistfight with a normal Legend. ¡°Whoo whoo whoo¡­¡± From the distance, the cries of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons could be heard, as they ate their feed while pitifully looking towards Chen Qi. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi coughed guiltily twice. To make potions, the fifteen Lamp Moon Sea Dragons near this small island had already been stripped of their precious White Sea Fruit, leaving them with no ability to hunt and only able to survive on feed. Lamp Moon Sea Dragons were still too few, and White Sea Fruit took time to regrow. Why were there so few Lamp Moon Sea Dragons? Maybe I can find some special Enchanting Demon Medicine tailored to increase the bravery of Sea Dragons¡­ A bold idea formed in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. When he returned, it was crucial to enhance the fertility and nutrition of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons. The three exchanged brief pleasantries. Chen Qi took out a ¡®Mist Sea¡¯ sea map from his backpack card. This was a sea map of the Mist Sea that he had acquired on the black market, full of mists and giant whirlpools, changing terrain constantly, but having a map was also crucial. Chen Qi handed the recent newspapers and the sea map of the Mist Sea to Fen. In this past month, every day on the White Dove Times, there were news of wars, with battles between the Black Whale Group and the navy occurring daily. At the same time, more and more mysterious forces emerged, starting to compete for the resources of Grade B Cracks. In a meeting between the Black Death Doctor and the Sea God, the Sea God Pirate Group also suddenly changed their attitude, joining the war against the navy with all their might. Many important islands had been taken over by the Black Whale Group, and even the biggest city in the Crack Sea was nearly captured by the Sea God Pirate Group. The entire sea was in chaos. Besides this, Chen Qi¡¯s inspiration also sensed the ¡®double tracking¡¯ from the mirror. Fortunately, for Chen Qi, who had the Nearshore Dominator, these two trackings were useless. On the high seas, even if they discovered Chen Qi, they had no power to catch up with him. Chen Qi took a deep breath, looking at the undulating waves of the vast sea. His rate of advancement was fast, and his strength was not weak. But the chaotic scenes on the sea and the pursuit by the Hunter Group had only made Chen Qi¡¯s inner restlessness and thirst for power grow stronger and stronger. It was also time for him to advance to a Legend and step onto this chaotic sea stage to stir the tides! However, the three of them, plus six Water Elves, heading to the Mist Sea was also a crazy move. Under normal circumstances, exploring the Mist Sea would require a formation of a hundred people. Chen Qi packed up his things, put on his newly bought brown captain¡¯s hat, and, walking along the ship bow, shouted excitedly: ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, everything is ready, and it¡¯s time for us to embark on a new path.¡± Fen adjusted her Witch Hat, raised her head, smiled, and said: ¡°At your command, Captain.¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 476 - 314: Edge of the Mist Chapter 476: Chapter 314: Edge of the Mist ¡°Captain?¡± Chen Qi hadn¡¯t expected Fen to actually address him that way. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Including Bree from the Ice Demon Pirate Group they frowned upon joining, his current ship had only three crew members in total. No, there were also six capable young sailors. When they departed, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon blinked its eyes, and under the sunlight, their silvery white bodies swam through the sea, emitting a farewell sound, like the chirping of birds. ¡°Farewell.¡± There were still many Lantern Fruits on this island, and, at the same time, Chen Qi had brought in a batch of high-end feed made from meat. The Nearshore Dominator picked up the bags of feed piled on the deck from the back of the ship, then swam to the leader of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons and gently placed the bags on the island. Then, black smoke, like molten lava, emitted from its black scales before it opened its mouth, took several hasty breaths, shook its tail as if showing off, and dove beneath the Ghost Ship. Snap! Snap! During the turn, the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s fiercely shaking tail slapped the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons¡¯ faces. A flash of anger crossed the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons¡¯ eyes, but, without the White Sea Fruit, they lacked the punch to retaliate. But it didn¡¯t matter, as long as they worked hard and grew new White Sea Fruits, they would be able to confront the arrogant big fool before them! The proud Lamp Moon Sea Dragons would never forget this humiliation and would soon transform their sorrow and anger into motivation for growth. This feed should be enough for the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons to do nothing but lie down and eat for a month, Chen Qi hoped that when he returned the number of Lamp Moon Sea Dragons would have increased¡­ Chen Qi smiled and then shouted, ¡°Set sail!¡± The Ghost Ship turned its bow, and the engines roared. ¡°Whew!¡± Fen stood by the ship¡¯s side, feeling the growing sea breeze as they set sail! With the blessing of the sea breeze, the Ghost Ship headed towards the edge of the Witch Sea, the land of the perpetual mist, the Mist Sea. Three days passed. ¡°We¡¯re almost there¡­¡± Chen Qi raised his head, looking towards the endless expanse of the sea before them. They had been sailing for three days, and surprisingly, this three-person ship had not encountered any dangers. At this moment, they only needed to look up to reach the boundary treasured in the hearts of countless adventurers of the Witch Sea, the embryonic form of the Mist Sea. In the distance, thick black mist enveloped the world, seeming infinitely high and deep, as if connecting the sky to the sea, blocking out the sun, with no end in sight. This black mist writhed unnaturally, and within that twisting mist, one seemed to see contorted, howling faces. And ahead of them was Edge Harbor, one of the closest harbors to the Mist Sea. Edge Harbor, only three kilometers from the Mist Sea. This was the perfect place to enter the Mist Sea, aside from the secret islands of the navy and the Black Whale Group. Although the Mist Sea was dangerous, known as the place of no return, ¡°treasure¡± always fascinated people. Before the Hunter Tide arrived, some crazy adventurers also deemed the Mist Sea as the land of Gold, as people who feared not death formed ship crews and ventured deep into this lightless sea, full of ruins and Cracks. Moreover, on this desolate land, some fugitives and Treasure Hunters gathered because few cared for such a wasteland. With the arrival of the Crack Tide, this place also became a hiding spot for many monsters. Chen Qi stopped the ship, turned to Fen and Bree, and said, ¡°Hide your Spirit Power Fields well. I¡¯m going to that small island to gather some information. Follow behind me and don¡¯t speak. I¡¯ll handle it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t speak¡­¡± Fen nodded and drank her prepared Spirit Power Concealing Potion. Chen Qi knew quite a bit about the Mist Sea, but he still needed to know some special information. Then, Chen Qi donned a hood to hide his face, leaped from the ship, and followed a scorched stone path into a bar. Bang! Chen Qi pushed the bar door open with force. Just as he had imagined¡­ Chen Qi cautiously scanned his surroundings, noticing broken bottles littering the floor and most of the Transcendents there were Third Rank Transcendents. Besides them, there were also some First Rank, Second Rank, Third Rank Transcendents, and some young girls and boys with the marks of crocodiles, black rabbits, and other tattoos on their exposed skin, as well as whip scars. Slave Traders, and they even dared to bind Third Rank Transcendents¡­ Chen Qi thought, finding it unexpected that there seemed to be a more vicious slave power on this peripheral island. Perhaps it was the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s mad actions, or maybe it was the Black Whale Group. The bartender Monroe, with half of his face scorched and hair bright red, fixed his gaze on the two people behind Chen Qi, and curiously asked, ¡°Selling goods?¡± Although both were wearing hoods, the deliciousness of their Spiritual Power suggested that the two behind him looked good¡­ The bar¡¯s patrons curiously sized them up while drinking. ¡°No, I need information.¡± Time was of the essence, so Chen Qi didn¡¯t beat around the bush and went straight to the point, ¡°I need the latest information on the ¡®monsters¡¯ at the edge of the Mist Sea, and I want to buy a compass!¡± The scariest part of the Mist Sea was the mist. And the biggest challenge of navigating the Mist Sea was the direction. Once inside the Mist Sea, one couldn¡¯t rely on daylight, stars, or the Red Moon for positioning, and the mist affected one¡¯s mind, so it was easy to get lost. In this case, the most convenient tool was a compass; according to legends, the great adventurer, the Edge Hunter, and the selfless traveler Carlos used his powerful Saint¡¯s Power to place a gigantic magnet spanning kilometers somewhere in the Deep Sea outside of the Mist Sea. COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 477 - 314: Edge of the Mist_2 Chapter 477: Chapter 314: Edge of the Mist_2 Through this massive special magnet, people could find their way home in the shallows of the Mist Sea using a ¡°magnetic needle.¡± However, over the long years, these ¡°special magnetic needles¡± had been monopolized, becoming tools of profit for some individuals. Their prices were exorbitant. A mere magnetic needle could cost as much as one hundred thousand shell coins. Barkeeper Monroe grinned, revealing a dense row of teeth sharp as needles: ¡°Information plus the magnetic needle, twenty¡­¡± Two hundred thousand shell coins, truly an astronomical demand. Pressed for time, Chen Qi did not bother with chatter, sliding twenty Gold Coins across the counter. In order to repair the Ghost Ship and purchase premium feed for the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon for the month, he now had only three hundred thousand shell coins left on him. Barkeeper Monroe extended his bone-like hand, picked up a stack of papers, and said: ¡°According to the Disaster Messenger¡¯s survey from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, no major calamities or Crack collapses are expected in the shallows of the Mist Sea within the next twenty days.¡± ¡°However, the Ice Demon Pirate Group has been spotted in the Mist Sea before January, their purpose unknown, but it¡¯s highly likely they¡¯re after the Ice Witch again, as they always are for the Ice Witch.¡± ¡°Also, according to a mad adventurer, he saw a massive ship in the sea, built from black bones, resembling a city. The moment he saw the ship, a hole formed in his brain, and from that hole, white maggots incessantly squirmed out.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Also, recently there have been merchants with tentacles conducting business. Even those who are not Shell Phase Transcendents can exchange for rare items from them. But if you don¡¯t have the mysterious ancient currency, don¡¯t approach them at any cost. They do not welcome the penniless without ancient currency. In the Mist Sea, they can extinguish your lantern, unless you are a Lamp Keeper.¡± No bad weather, the main dangers were the deep-sea merchants and the bone-constructed giant ship. Deep-sea merchants weren¡¯t an issue¡­ Chen Qi quietly mused. In the Mist Sea, dangers lurked everywhere, but as long as one adhered to the rules and stayed rational, it wasn¡¯t so easy to perish. This was a necessary risk¡­ Chen Qi continued to inquire: ¡°The magnetic needle?¡± However, barkeeper Monroe extended his hand, covering the twenty Gold Coins on the countertop with a grin: ¡°Sir, you haven¡¯t paid yet.¡± ¡°??¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes held a touch of curiosity. Subsequently, barkeeper Monroe pointed to a battered sign in the corner of their bar. It read: ¡°This shop accepts only ¡®ancient currency.''¡± ¡°Customer, the twenty I mentioned refers to ancient currency.¡± Ancient currency, a special currency that Shell Phase Transcendents could obtain by completing tasks in the Mysterious Shop, had advantages over shell coins. The value of one piece of ancient currency was around one million shell coins, effectively inflating the price by a hundredfold! Then Monroe, nearly hysterical, said: ¡°Customer, do you know? In the Mist Sea, there is a great merchant who doesn¡¯t care about your identity or strength, only a living person is needed to exchange for one piece of ancient currency! A Third Rank for a hundred pieces!¡± ¡°You can pay with corpses and your companions, go to the Mist Sea, sacrifice our goods to it! Then we will waive your¡± Do I look so gentle, so easily bullied¡­ Chen Qi turned his head, scanning the surroundings. He saw that the Third Rank Transcendents inside the bar were all grinning as they stood up. Ten Third Ranks, plus twenty Second Ranks, hungry as a group of crocodiles, had been lying in wait for quite some time. Visible on their skin were exposed animal patterns, common among Moonstone City¡¯s gangs, and amongst them, he even recognized the familiar Black Rabbit. They must be one of Moonstone City¡¯s many gangs, influenced by the Witch Sea¡¯s cultivation of gu and by some mysterious entities in the Mist Sea. Chen Qi took a drink from his flask tied to his belt and said in an even tone: ¡°I have ancient currency.¡± ¡°You have ancient currency?¡± barkeeper Monroe was startled by this response. In the next moment, Chen Qi suddenly seized Monroe¡¯s head and smashed it downward! With a thunderous roar, Monroe¡¯s head was driven straight into the steel-made bar! Bones shattered, blood splattered! Under the powerful force of Chen Qi¡¯s right hand, Monroe, a Third Rank with malicious intent, had no chance to resist. With all his might, he strained to lift his head. Crack! Crack! Crack! The sound of bones breaking echoed! ¡°What are you doing! Charge! This is our territory, just like we killed those navy men, enslave these three and offer them to the Mist!¡± sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Charge!¡± Monroe roared, releasing the malice in his eyes with full force, using ¡°Malice Stimulate¡± to empower his comrades! However, in the next instant, a drop of blood from the ceiling fell upon his angry eye. The ceiling was dripping blood¡­ Monroe looked up, witnessing a terrifying scene before him. Dozens of indescribably slender arms sprouted from the back of the hunter they faced, those eerily twisted limbs, like one spear after another, stabbing at his charging brother. Their hearts had been pierced, their bodies nailed firmly to the wall and ceiling by these ¡®spears,¡¯ dripping with blood. Before death, they hadn¡¯t managed to make a single move, only leaving behind faces contorted in agony and screaming. The entire bar turned red with fresh blood and corpses in an instant. Except for the slaves cowering in the corner, all the slave traders who had tried to attack were thoroughly penetrated by the Dark Fire Hand. Then, the Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi gently opened a public small cabinet, took out ten ancient coins: ¡°I told you, I have ancient currency.¡± Chen Qi smirked slightly. He had no sympathy for these human traffickers. These past days, he had successfully absorbed the half bottle of Sage¡¯s Medicine given to him by Fen, his inspiration had increased by a total of 20 points, his strength by 20 points, and his agility by 15 points. Thanks to that half bottle of Sage¡¯s Medicine, compared to a month ago, his physical fitness had greatly improved. Now, controlling the Dark Fire Hand was as easy for him as eating and drinking. ¡°Let me go, I know the Black Death Doctor of the Black Whale Group, I can offer you¡­¡± Silence ensued! After disposing of things, Chen Qi disregarded Monroe¡¯s final cries, leaving his body to fall to the ground. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Fen inhaled deeply, eyeing the bloodstained clothes of Chen Qi and those dark arms retracting back into his heart. Bree seemed even more astonished; he always felt that Chen Qi¡¯s strength seemed to have risen again. In Bree¡¯s mind, Chen Qi had already surpassed Supernova An at this point. Click-clack! Click-clack! Chen Qi retracted all the Dark Fire Hands, then turned to the slaves trembling in the corner. The slaves huddled together, terrified that speaking a single word would have them impaled through the heart by those sinister arms, to be offered up to the monsters of the Witch Sea. Becoming a Deep Sea Hunter was a career that required a reputation to be upheld as a legend. Chen Qi thought it over; it was time for him to salvage his reputation. Saving these slaves might be a good choice. Otherwise, under the influence of the Witch Times, he truly faced becoming a freak with perverse tendencies for both torture and masochism. Chen Qi packed away the bar¡¯s props and money, including backpack cards, leaving enough for these slaves to return home and providing them with Healing Potions. Judging by the state of these slave traders, the number of monstrous traders in the shallows of the Mist Sea was probably even more than I anticipated¡­ Chen Qi made sure there were no loose ends before quickly departing from the place. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Fen.¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Fen nodded happily, and alongside Bree, followed towards the Ghost Ship on the vast sea. ¡°Qi, that scared me to death, glad you guys are strong!¡± Aboard the ship, Bree chuckled wryly; after that scene, he seemed to understand why his ever-obedient Captain Palu was so vehemently against him joining the adventure. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Fen touched her chest, being a legend, she was the most excited person on the ship at that moment. She vaguely remembered, even her unbeatable teacher would return from the Mist Sea not only with maniacal ¡®Deep Sea Humanoid Monsters¡¯ in tow but also with numerous new wounds. Deep Sea Humanoid Monsters¡­ Fen glanced at Chen Qi, suddenly realizing. Only now did Fen surprisingly notice that Chen Qi¡¯s ¡®career¡¯ was that of a Lamp Keeper, but the path he followed seemed somewhat off! Was this really the performance of the supportive career ¡®Lamp Keeper¡¯? ¡°Qi, you couldn¡¯t be¡­¡± Fen asked, curiously. However, before she could finish, a thick black fog enveloped her face. The ship once more set sail, they crossed the black seas, entering into the boundless Mist. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 478 - 315: Monster in the Mist Chapter 478: Chapter 315: Monster in the Mist The Ghost Ship sailed into the Mist Sea; thick black fog quietly rose from all around, enveloping the vessel. In the midst of the dense black fog, the whole world darkened in a flash, while the pitch-black waves silently passed by. ¡°Whew¡­¡± Fen¡¯s mind buzzed for a moment; suddenly, blood trickled from her nose, drip-dropping onto the deck. However, as she prepared to reach out and gently wipe her nose, she discovered that her arm had disappeared. Snap! ... Chen Qi patted Fen on the back, ¡°Don¡¯t use inspiration detection, and try to stay within the range of the light as much as possible, or you¡¯ll start hallucinating.¡± Chen Qi took out the Day Lantern and used the Fire Casting Skill to light the wick. The warm glow shone on Fen and Bree, bringing a strong sense of warmth, and their spirits, devoured by darkness, slowly recovered. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes showed no hint of emotion as he handed out two more lanterns to Fen and Bree, emphasizing, ¡°Also, don¡¯t use Spiritual Power Detection when your mental strength is low. When you gaze into the fog, the fog gazes back into you.¡± The black fog of the Mist Sea not only disrupted Spiritual Power Perception but held a strange energy that contaminated the detecting spiritual power, subsequently affecting the caster¡¯s mentality. Therefore, in the Mist Sea, it was best to avoid using Spiritual Power Detection as much as possible. At the same time, it was also vital to maintain one¡¯s own mental strength and sanity. ¡°Gazing back at me¡­¡± Fen took the lantern and swept through the surrounding dense fog. The thick fog rolled by, as if faces made of weeping bark were brushing past her. Fen muttered to herself, ¡°What if I detected these fogs?¡± ¡°You¡¯d go mad, maybe controlled by the fog, and end up a lunatic,¡± Chen Qi explained. The nature of the Mist Sea was the result of many collapsed Cracks, these distorted fractures overlapping, combined with the souls of countless adventurers, created this terrifying Forbidden Land. The Mist Sea was endlessly confusing; once lost within, one could be provoked into madness and then attack others. Without awakening, one could potentially become a monster. ¡°Turning into a lunatic¡­¡± Fen and Bree¡¯s bodies started to bristle with tiny bumps, their three-person team lacked a specialist to handle mental issues. Chen Qi added, ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much, the light of the lantern can restore your spirit. Even if you go mad, as long as you are shaken awake in time, you¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°Shaken awake¡­¡± Fen closed her eyes, nodding confidently, ¡°It¡¯s highly unlikely that my spirit will falter¡­¡± Chen Qi continued, ¡°As long as one person loses their mind, the other two can awaken each other; under normal circumstances, all three won¡¯t go mad at the same time.¡± ¡°I see, don¡¯t worry, Qi, if you go mad, I¡¯ll knock some sense into you¡­¡± Fen crossed her arms and gave a firm nod, keeping a close watch on Chen Qi¡¯s retreating figure. ¡°If you guys go mad, I¡¯ll use my fists of steel to snap you out of it!¡± Bree chimed in, mentally preparing himself to take a beating. ¡°Be extremely careful.¡± Chen Qi slowed down the ship and hung the Day Lantern at the bow. In the Mist Sea, a small mishap could lead to insanity. Creak! Creak! Soon, below the ship, weird, baby-like sounds started to bang against the hull. ¡°There¡¯s a deep sea monster approaching¡­¡± Drawing on the light of the Day Lantern, Chen Qi peered down toward the bottom of the ship. Alongside the boat were pitch-black, grotesquely ugly big-headed fish. Although these Sea Beasts were drawing attention and offered a degree of protection¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t drive them away. He took out the sea map and compass, adjusting the ship¡¯s direction, heading towards the ¡®Lighthouse.¡¯ Then he unfolded the sea map: ¡°In about two hours, we should reach the Deep Sea Hunters¡¯ treasure location, an abandoned lighthouse. If all goes well, we¡¯ll leave this place in four hours.¡± Four hours? The Deep Sea Hunters¡¯ treasure site? Bree suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold. Typically, Deep Sea Hunters would set challenges around their treasures¡­ This was not a Hunter who would hand over a treasure for nothing. Chen Qi harbored a similar thought. But this treasure was a Legendary profession card meant for Third Rank adventurers, so it couldn¡¯t possibly be ¡®legendary difficulty.¡¯ Chen Qi thought to himself. However, the specifics would only be known once they arrived at the lighthouse. Once Fen and Bree had adjusted to the fog mentally, Chen Qi increased the ship¡¯s speed. Yet, in an instant, another chill passed through his neck. Chen Qi blinked, recognizing the familiar sensation of being tracked. He could vaguely see Gambler Loren, using the Quick Shooting Skill, aiming at his head, and An¡¯s elbow strike hitting his chest. It was the previous Hunter Group; they hadn¡¯t given up on tracking me. Or were they ready? This was the Mist Sea; they dared to track me into the Mist Sea. Unlike other places, the Mist Sea held numerous adventures, and Chen Qi knew it intimately. Let them come after me if they dare; just in time to put an end to all this! Under the shine of the Day Lantern, the light in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes grew as the ship ventured deeper into the Mist Sea. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! The Ghost Ship had been sailing for a while. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Bree gasped for air, black blood seeping from the corners of his eyes. In the black fog, he felt a sense of deprivation that sparked fear in his heart, making him feel as if he were falling into the sea, running out of oxygen, losing his senses, and experiencing a slight choking sensation as if drowning. COMMENT Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 479 - 315: Monster in the Mist_2 Chapter 479: Chapter 315: Monster in the Mist_2 ¡°How much longer?¡± Bree asked. As a mechanic who practiced mid-level meditation techniques, he was already finding it difficult to bear the unsettling sensation of the fog. ¡°How much longer, I always feel like¡ª¡± sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen also added. Her meditation technique was strong, and her spiritual power origin was of legendary status; however, the strange fish that kept surging towards the ship, along with the thick fog in the distance, were igniting unrest in her heart. She always felt like there were eyes watching them from within the dark fog. ... However, she was unable to use Spiritual Power Detection and could only confirm the situation with her eyes. So cold¡­ Fen hugged her body tightly. Under the influence of the black fog, small black blossoms were blooming across her skin. Even the ordinarily fearless Water Elf was frightened by the black fog. Chen Qi took off his captain¡¯s coat and handed it to Fen. Then, like an experienced captain, he took down the Day Lantern from the ship bow: ¡°Calm down, we¡¯ve arrived¡­¡± Arrived? A flicker of confusion passed through Fen¡¯s eyes. Amidst the dense fog, it was hard to discern anything in the distance. How did he know? ¡°My spirit can withstand these contaminated spiritual forces¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath and explained. Once darkness fell, his spiritual value wouldn¡¯t drop below a safe threshold due to the Lamp Keeper¡¯s passive effect; hence, he could now use Spiritual Power Detection to probe his surroundings. Bang! The Ghost Ship crashed onto the small island. The three of them, carrying lanterns, arrived on the island from the ship. The darkness brought fear, and apart from Chen Qi, Bree and Fen were both extremely cautious, fearing their own noises might awaken unknown monsters in the Mist Sea. The lighthouse on this island, abandoned for a century, rose before them, built of stone bricks and reaching a height of fifty meters. However, this lighthouse that once guided seafarers was now also enshrouded in thick fog. Chen Qi turned his head and looked towards a corner of the island. In the corner of the island, one could see some white bones, and on those bones, dark shell bugs were crawling out, scurrying away in haste. If it was treasure buried by a Deep Sea Hunter, then it should not be difficult to find. All treasures of Deep Sea Hunters had one thing in common; they would set up a special ¡°safety line¡± to warn adventurers. It should be inside the lighthouse¡­ Chen Qi held his breath and led the way to the lighthouse. Sigh¡­ The flickering lantern light cast eerie shadows as the sinister wind blew. Moreover, they could faintly hear human cries for help. ¡°Wakuvakuvaku (Scared!)¡± The other five Water Elves huddled in front of their strong number one leader, shivering fiercely. A useless bunch¡­ Bree stood tall and gave himself a thumbs-up: ¡°Water Elves, follow me. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll protect you.¡± The Water Elves looked at Bree and shivered even more violently! ¡°¡­¡± Seeing the trembling Water Elves, Bree smiled wryly, and himself trembled for a moment. With careful steps, Chen Qi reached the base of the lighthouse and stood before the great door. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Continuous panting came from inside the lighthouse. At the same time, Chen Qi saw ¡®cracks¡¯ carved with a knife on the ground at his feet. This was the ¡®safety warning line¡¯ set by the Deep Sea Hunters; opening the door would mean breaking the safety line. ¡°Fen, keep an eye on the sea behind us¡­¡± Chen Qi said cautiously. ¡°Okay.¡± Fen nodded and took out a potion to drink. Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate either, drinking Wind Elf Medicine to enhance his agility. A slight breeze began to swirl around his skin. After Fen finished her potion, she took out her magic wand and aimed it at the sea. Though she couldn¡¯t use Spiritual Power Detection, her intuition told her something was about to emerge from the sea. Bree stayed with the Water Elves, watching the sea to prevent a surprise attack. In such a Mist Sea, no one knew when or where twisted monsters might appear. Chen Qi held the Day Lantern in his left hand and pushed forward with his right, shoving open the heavy door of the Lighthouse. Creak, creak¡ª The light of the Day Lantern slowly penetrated the Lighthouse. Chen Qi, using the light, peered inside. ¡°You are¡­¡± Inside, a man, his body wrapped in bandages and covered in blood, stretched out his hand, his pupils rapidly contracting from not having seen strong light for so long, like a light-fearing bug, continuously backing away. Why would there be someone inside the Mist Sea Lighthouse? Seeing this, Bree prepared to draw his gun to shoot. Chen Qi extended his hand and said, ¡°Don¡¯t look at him, Fen, Bree, watch your backs¡­¡± Chen Qi, holding the Day Lantern, looked at the man continuously backing away in front of him. In the Mist Sea, it was best not to directly attack any individuals. The man was wearing the latest uniform of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, and it was very likely that he was an investigator. At the same time, it seemed he was someone Chen Qi knew. The man had rough hair, rather like the investigator Jige that he had encountered in the Deep Sea Titan Land. Within the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, there were some special items that could allow their investigators to survive a few more days in the high-pressure environment of the Mist Sea. Next to him, there were also some breadcrumbs. Chen Qi took a deep breath and asked, ¡°Name?¡± ¡°The newly established Mist Sea Investigator Team Two, Jige, you¡­ you are sea¡­ navy¡­ navy, right?¡± He covered his eyes from the blinding light of the lantern while curling up, apparently having developed a stutter from not speaking for a long time. An investigator had suffered an accident and been trapped here. Chen Qi used his spiritual power to detect his surroundings, confirming there were no enemies, then continued to ask, ¡°What happened to you?¡± Jige became accustomed to the light, slowly lowered his bony hand, and in a shaky voice, not sure of the identity of the person in front of him, said, ¡°We were ordered by the organization to investigate the Ghost Ship, but, along the way, all of our teammates were killed by something with pitch-black tentacles¡­¡± ¡°On the ship, something made our teammates turn on each other, and then, after their deaths, they became coins¡­¡± Becoming coins¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with an unbelievable horror. This person, this person was unexpectedly¡­ A normal living person. To his surprise, the information about the person in front of him was basically consistent with what he had gathered. The coin pointed to the Deep Sea Merchant¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel shocked. Normally, an investigator who survived in such a place would, after a few words, put on a performance and transform into a monster! Jige¡¯s eyes also flashed with the same shock as Chen Qi¡¯s, trembling as he continued, ¡°Amidst the deafening sound of war drums, the creature backed away, and I gathered the courage to jump into the sea. I was very lucky, not to be swallowed by the great sea of the Mist Sea, and to reach this island¡­ surviving on the Spirit Stabilizers given by the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, hoping for reinforcements from the bureau¡­¡± Did he arrive at this small island by chance? Chen Qi looked toward Jige¡¯s feet. At the bottom of his feet, one could vaguely make out an ¡®X¡¯ mark symbolizing a treasure location. Jige asked, ¡°Are you an investigator?¡± Chen Qi slowly pulled out the long knife from his waist, his face expressionless as he said, ¡°No, I am a Hunter.¡± From the Hunter Association¡­ Jige shuddered. He wasn¡¯t concerned about the high rescue fees of the Hunter Association, but was afraid that the other party, like himself, would meet their end in this vast sea. Jige took a deep breath, finally raising his head and, borrowing the light from the lantern, slowly lifted his right hand, extending his bloodied finger: ¡°Hunter, behind you¡­¡± Behind¡­ Chen Qi turned his head. At that moment, Fen anxiously walked over, hurriedly placing her hand on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder: ¡°Something¡¯s not right! In the fog, in the fog there¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°In the fog there¡¯s what?¡± At the next instant, Fen¡¯s mouth curled into a smile, and flowers began to bloom continuously over her skin, turning into one blood-red blossom after another. In that moment, Fen was like a monstrous flower, dripping with blood all over. Then, a thick black fog covered her face. Within the black fog, ¡®Fen¡¯ smiled slightly and said, ¡°There¡¯s me¡­¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 480 - 316: Desire Mist Chapter 480: Chapter 316: Desire Mist Swish! Fen raised her slender right hand, striking towards Chen Qi. Chen Qi quickly drew his sword, holding it horizontally in front of him in a Bounce Back posture. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! Fen¡¯s fragile right palm hit the blade, and bright red blood dripped from her fair skin to the ground, transforming into one Blood Flower after another. ¡°Ugh, ugh, ugh¡­¡± ... Fen gasped heavily, her Blood Flower Disease growing uncontrollably. ¡°Fen¡­¡± Chen Qi inquired. However, the black fog on Fen¡¯s face showed no change, instead curling into a sinister smile at the corner of her mouth, with the blood-colored flowers on her body growing darker. Chen Qi took a step back, observing Fen¡¯s condition. The situation before him was quite troublesome. The Blood Flower Disease was a powerful affliction rooted in the heart, the spiritual power origin, much like a curse. The black fog of the Mist Sea could give rise to hallucinations, madness, and ultimately, a transformation into a Mutant. If Fen couldn¡¯t control herself, it was very likely that she would turn into a monstrous Flower Phase covered in flowers. Blood Flower Disease, hallucinations, fog, and clear signs of rage¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath, guarding against Fen¡¯s attacks while searching for the hidden enemy. This black fog is abnormal! Normally, even under the influence of the black fog, a Fourth Rank Legend wouldn¡¯t so easily fall into madness or display such pronounced ¡®mutation and insanity.¡¯ Suddenly, from within the black fog a kilometer away, a faint illusory laugh was heard: ¡°Three thousand.¡± Chen Qi immediately turned his head towards the direction of the voice. In the thick black fog, there seemed to be a figure standing on a small wooden boat, rowing with a wooden paddle. The next second, as the black fog slowly dispersed, a pair of bright red eyes appeared from the fog, looking towards Jige inside the Lighthouse, once again emitting a trace of a contemptuous laugh: ¡°Eighty.¡± ¡°Eighty, eighty¡­¡± The moment he heard the number, Jige roared in alarm, retreating continuously and even began to slam into the walls in his immense fear! ¡°What is that monster in the black fog saying!! Can it awaken the Flower Witch!!!¡± Bree yelled, moving the Water Elf to the front for protection. The black fog severely impaired Spiritual Power Detection, and Chen Qi could only observe his surroundings. The distant monster was stating numbers, with much composure, steering a small wooden boat. Also, on that small boat, faint light from an oil lamp could be seen. He too feared the sea waters of the Mist Sea, feared the monsters in the dark night, proving that the other party was human¡­ Chen Qi made a rough guess in his mind. If the other was a Legend, they would most likely launch an attack directly. As expected, there was a very high probability that the other party was the ¡®Deep Sea Merchant,¡¯ a crazed special Transcendent, as described in the intelligence. Using a special ¡®black fog¡¯ to lure enemies, then using ¡®enemies¡¯ to create chaos, was a common trick of the Deep Sea Merchant. In a head-on duel, Chen Qi was confident he could defeat the Deep Sea Merchant. But the trouble now lay in the fact that the strongest member of their team ¨C the Pharmacist, the Controller, the Legend ¨C had fallen into madness. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Fen gasped heavily, then, after a light chuckle, she completely spiraled into a state of madness. Swish! She¡¯s coming¡­ Chen Qi prepared for counterattack. In the next instant, Fen smiled again and reached out her hand. However, this time it wasn¡¯t a strike, more like a mother¡¯s caress, gently stroking¡­ Bang! Chen Qi immediately positioned his sword in front of his chest. Fen¡¯s movement didn¡¯t change. Her palm carried almost no strength but brought with it a few bright red petals. The petals lightly fell on his face, and the moment they touched, Chen Qi¡¯s right cheek cracked like fissured skin, dripping drop by drop to the ground. Bang! Chen Qi suddenly felt a wave of weakness, as if he had experienced unending labor in an instant, and all the energy of his body was being sucked away, leaving him to the mercy of others¡­ The Flower Witch¡¯s ability could manipulate the energy of ¡®life.¡¯ In that brief moment, Chen Qi was completely immobilized, like a lamb to the slaughter. Fen reached out her hand, slowly placing it upon Chen Qi¡¯s bleeding cheek, and licked her bright red tongue. ¡°I¡¯ll eat you¡­¡± A gentle mutation of the Flower Phase¡­ Chen Qi realized. Not all mutations led to violence; there were also ¡®loss of rationality¡¯ yet comparatively gentle states. Chen Qi stepped back, quickly recovering from the brief enervation of life-force draining and creating some distance. Fen hadn¡¯t completely succumbed to rage but was in a ¡®gentle¡¯ state, meaning that he could seek an opportunity to restrain her. The next second, Fen, her body covered in Blood Flowers, looked up like a Blood Clan member thirsty for blood, placed her finger stained with Chen Qi¡¯s blood in her mouth, and licked it. Then, she tilted her head, twisted her neck, and stared at Chen Qi, appearing to crave even more blood. Craving blood and spiritual power¡­ Chen Qi roughly sorted out Fen¡¯s condition and formulated a plan in his mind. Fen quickened her pace, gracefully approaching Chen Qi step by step. She reached out her right hand towards Chen Qi again, intending to touch his chest with her index finger. Bang! Chen Qi blocked the finger with his sword, and deep blue flames ignited on both ends of the blade. This time, the deep blue flames successfully repelled Fen¡¯s petals. Her speed wasn¡¯t fast¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. Given the situation, he was confident he could beat Fen into consciousness. However, suddenly, that familiar laugh from the black fog came again. That voice slowly said: ¡°Fifty.¡± This time was different from the previous times; this time, the voice was eerily close, only fifty meters away from him! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 481 - 316 Desire Mist_2 Chapter 481: Chapter 316 Desire Mist_2 Chen Qi quickly moved away, looking toward the shore. Bang! In the dense black fog, a small wooden boat rested upon this desolate Lighthouse Island. A pair of boots covered in seaweed stepped out of the fog and onto the land. At that moment, Chen Qi finally saw the full appearance of this ¡°enemy in the dark.¡± It was a tall man with sunken eyes, disheveled long hair like seaweed, and dressed in the elegant clothes of a merchant, though the clothing was already rotten, revealing skin littered with countless festering holes. ... But most importantly, a gigantic golden toad with its lower half as a tail was entwining around his body. The toad, like a python, was tightly wrapped around his waist, its gigantic golden head resting on his shoulder. This was¡­ Bree was completely paralyzed by fear, and lacking spiritual power perception, he even felt that the person in front of him was more enormous and more terrifying than the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s Black Thunder Dragon King. ¡°What are you exactly?¡± Bree asked nervously, his steel right arm already flaring up with a searing aura. The merchant ignored Bree and carried a fresh corpse in his left hand, which quickly shrunk and condensed in his hand, eventually becoming a meaty coin with bloody fur, engraved on the coin was a twisted human face and the number ¡°50.¡± Then, he bent his hand, lifted the coin, and the golden toad on his shoulder, spotting this, opened its mouth wide and devoured the meaty coin with bloody fur. ¡°¡­¡± Bree, struck dumb by the scene before him in the dense black fog, felt as if he saw his own head being stamped onto a coin. The merchant ignored Bree and shifted his gaze to Chen Qi, who had moved away. He looked at Chen Qi, raised his neck, and declared in a loud voice, ¡°Two hundred fifty!¡± This fellow, the Mist Merchant¡­ Chen Qi hesitated no longer, flames of dark fire ignited behind him, ready to initiate Ember Touch. The Mist Merchant, a classic BOSS of the Mist Sea, is an extremely terrifying and disgusting creature. Chen Qi remembered some information about him. This was a BOSS closely related to An, who had once pushed An Aotian to desperation; in the end, if An hadn¡¯t spontaneously mastered the domain maneuver, he wouldn¡¯t have defeated this creature. Prior to this, he had also been the nightmare of the Mist Sea, turning countless people into coins to complete his twisted, crazed ritual of trading with the Evil God. Powerful, distorted, living in the Mist Sea, a horrifying merchant with black blood flowing in his veins. Even in the Mist Sea, if a Legend was not cautious, they might also perish by his hand. He was the most powerful ¡®merchant¡¯ in the Mist Sea, even stronger than all the ¡®Deep Sea Merchants¡¯ of the Sea God Pirate Group. Moreover, he liked to see everyone and assess the value of their lives. Two hundred fifty was the valuation this merchant had given him. Seeing Bree¡¯s horrified face, the Mist Merchant drew a longsword from the toad¡¯s mouth on his shoulder. Residual Fire Blossom! Chen Qi held nothing back, took an Instant Step, and flashed in front of the Mist Merchant. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to take care of your little girlfriend?¡± The Mist Merchant¡¯s mouth curled into a slight smile, easily blocking the slash. Then, he turned his head, looking toward Fen who was out of control on the island: ¡°On this island, patients with severe diseases will quickly develop malignant mutations and ultimately turn into monsters¡­¡± ¡°Under my ¡®Desire Mist¡¯, if you neglect him, coupled with the curse of Lighthouse Island, a Legend will turn into an unimaginable monster¡­¡± The Mist Merchant placed the longsword on his shoulder and said coldly. Curse, Desire Mist¡­ Chen Qi was immensely surprised. According to the Mist Merchant, the reason Fen turned out this way was a combined effect of his attacks, the black fog, and his object of desire. Fen looked at Chen Qi, bit his finger, and more and more fresh flower blossoms appeared on his skin, getting longer and taller! He must deal with both the Mist Merchant and Fen¡¯s situation! The next moment, Chen Qi, like a blast of wind, flashed to the Mist Merchant¡¯s right side. ¡°Useless¡­¡± The Mist Merchant offhandedly spoke and thrust his longsword at Chen Qi. Puchi! Despite the searing heat when he thrust, he completely missed! He had only hit an afterimage! What speed! The Mist Merchant swiftly turned his head. Chop! With both hands holding the sword, Chen Qi delivered a chopping strike toward the Mist Merchant. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Interesting¡­ The Mist Merchant¡¯s arm was slashed, spurting dark red blood, and immediately afterward, scorching deep blue fire followed on his heels! The next second, the golden toad on his right shoulder violently spat out black water, extinguishing the fire on his arm. Bang! Chen Qi did not give his opponent time to recover. Having taken the Sage-level ¡°Wind Elf Medicine,¡± all his attacks were now like afterimages, hard to catch! The Mist Merchant was indeed powerful, he even defeated An Aotian, pushing him to the brink! However, at this moment, Chen Qi already possessed the strength to contend with legends. Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash! Chen Qi did not hesitate and continuously used the Black Wave Battle, pouring scorching sword energy onto the Mist Merchant before him. A large amount of black blood burst from the Mist Merchant¡¯s body, even the golden toad on him let out a pained cry. However, at this moment, the heavily injured Mist Merchant, instead of showing fear, unexpectedly revealed a smile. Inside the Mist Sea, Spiritual Power Perception was useless, which meant it was easy to be ambushed, backstabbed! ¡°Desire Mist, activate¡­¡± The Mist Merchant revealed a fang-like smile, calmly anticipating the performance to come. Under the state of Blood Flower Aberration, Fen had quietly reached Chen Qi¡¯s back and stretched out her hand toward him. A mad legend, a witch stimulated by the Desire Mist, this was the Mist Merchant¡¯s trump card for daring to venture onto this land! ¡°Hunters or investigators, having lived outside for too long, have forgotten what the monsters of the Mist Sea look like, have forgotten the terror of being a town leader¡­¡± The Mist Merchant opened his arms, exposing his vulnerabilities, thoroughly enjoying Chen Qi¡¯s slashes. However, to his surprise! Crack! Crack! Twelve tentacles suddenly grew from Chen Qi¡¯s back and violently grabbed Fen¡¯s extended right hand. ¡°Huh?¡± Subsequently, Fen paused noticeably. And that momentary pause caused Fen to be entwined by the tentacles! Chen Qi showed no mercy, his tentacles tightly entwining Fen behind him. My tentacles cannot hold Fen for long, I must resolve the Mist Merchant quickly¡­ A glint of cold light flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he gripped the sword hilt tightly. Black Wave¡ª Upon the blade, deep blue majestic flames fiercely burned! Death Entanglement! Chen Qi did not hesitate to use the tentacles to inject Pain of Death and Joy Poison into Fen. Only pain could make Fen in this state awaken. However, to his surprise, Fen, bound by the tentacles, did not struggle; she simply caught a tentacle and licked her crimson tongue: ¡°Interesting¡­¡± She seemed to not regard the tentacle¡¯s poison and entwining as hostile attacks, but rather enjoyed this state immensely. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi could not understand Fen¡¯s current state, but his blade was already ready to strike. The scorching deep blue flames, like roaring sea waves, burned across the land! Such craziness from a legend, so weak, not fighting back¡­ The Mist Merchant sensed something was off. The state ¡®Fen¡¯ was displaying was completely different from all his previous actions! He made a quick decision to pull away. However, four Dark Fire Hands firmly grasped his limbs! Slash! Chen Qi fiercely slashed, a blue deep-sea fire wave poured out, stirring up countless air currents! In that instant, the Mist Merchant¡¯s blood and flesh melted in the flames, turning him into a screaming, living corpse! Opportunity! Chen Qi also quickly turned back, pulling Fen in front of him with the tentacles after the slash. Fen, bound by the tentacles, seeing Chen Qi, reached out again, trying to touch his face! Fen smiled faintly again, blood-colored flowers sprouting on her head: ¡°I¡¯ll consume you¡­¡± This time, Chen Qi did not hesitate, a resounding face-off fueled by deep blue fire fiercely struck Fen¡¯s face. Smack! That sound was extraordinarily loud! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 482 - 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card Chapter 482: Chapter 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card ¡°` Smack! On Fen¡¯s little face appeared a bright red palm print. However, this smack seemed to have no effect; Fen¡¯s face turned red, but she still opened her mouth: ¡°Eat you¡­¡± ¡°First, take the medicine¡­¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, seized the opportunity, and used Dark Fire Hand to pry open Fen¡¯s mouth, then stuffed the pre-prepared Black Mist Antidote Potion hard down her throat¡­ ... Gurgle! Gurgle! Under the forceful administration, Fen¡¯s eyes finally softened, and the madness in them slightly dissipated. At that moment, Chen Qi suddenly felt a faint, illusory killing intent coming from his side. Chen Qi turned to look at the ¡®Mist Merchant¡¯ amidst the blazing fire. In the raging inferno, the Mist Merchant¡¯s body was burning, with blisters bubbling up one after another, resembling a snake¡¯s skin scorched dry¡­ Toad skin! It was a decoy! Whoosh! From the shadows, the Mist Merchant reappeared, wielding a longsword covered in slime, emerging from the mist and slashing towards Chen Qi¡¯s head. Bang! Chen Qi pivoted on his left foot and in turn unleashed a Black Wave Slash! Bang! The two Choppings collided, igniting a massive gale! The huge gale forced the spectating Water Elf and Bree to reflexively raise their arms in defense. Drip¡­ On Chen Qi¡¯s face suddenly appeared a drop of bright green slime. The slime burst open, transforming into a tiny green bubble worm, then grew two thin poison stingers, attempting to pierce into the blood vessels of his neck. Similar to Parasitic Seeds, once infected, if the constitution is not up to par and lacking defense skills, one would be devoured completely. Dark Fire¡­ A black flame ignited on Chen Qi¡¯s neck, and in an instant, turned the little green bug into ash. ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± The eyes of the Mist Merchant, struck hard by the Black Wave Slash, flickered with a ghostly green light; under the blaze¡¯s scorching, his body¡¯s surface began to show severe charring and cracking. At this moment, he seemed to realize something; in a head-on fight, he was no match for Chen Qi. Chen Qi flicked off the putrid dark flesh blood from his Longsword. The Mist Merchant¡¯s biggest feature in the Mist Sea was the impact on spiritual value; he only needed to hide in the dark to plunge countless teams of investigators into chaos and then to their deaths. It could be said that, relying on years of survival experience in the Mist Sea, the Mist Merchant was terrifying. However, for Chen Qi, who was immune to madness, the attacks of the Mist Merchant were as vulnerable as cotton. This was a nemesis! The Mist Merchant wiped the pus-filled dark blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes trembling unceasingly. The person before him, carrying a lantern, yet behind him sprouted twelve twisted, pitch-black tentacles. From ten years ago, he, who was called the ¡®Mist Sea Black Monster¡¯ by countless adventurers and investigators, even a great naval admiral who never once felt fear in this mist, now unexpectedly, for a moment, saw the person before him as more fitting to be called a monster. The golden toad leaped out from the mist, re-entwining his body. The Mist Merchant twisted his neck and spoke again: ¡°You¡¯re more interesting than all the prey I¡¯ve encountered so far!¡± ¡°However, you shouldn¡¯t have come here! This is my Domain, just wait, when you step into the mist-filled sea again, you will experience fear¡­¡± The Mist Merchant began to retreat, his wooden boat behind him as if possessing its own intelligence, slowly glided through the black misty waters, trying to catch him! After speaking, he prepared to leap back and escape from this place! Chen Qi arrived in front of him, raised his hands high, grasping the handle of the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking sword, and swung down once again from above! Scorching deep-blue flames poured down along the blade like a tsunami once again! And the Mist Merchant¡¯s speed was utterly unable to avoid it. That inhumanly powerful force whipped up a tremendous gale! The Mist Merchant raised his right hand, trying to defend with his sword, but it was futile; under the deep blue fire¡¯s gale, his stout, pus-filled right hand was chopped right off! The slime-covered longsword also fell to the ground! The Mist Merchant¡¯s left hand aimed at Chen Qi¡¯s head. At this moment, he discovered that his limbs had been firmly entwined by the Dark Fire Hand, leaving him utterly unable to move. In an instant, the Mist Merchant seemed to foresee his death, with all his Gold Coins falling into Chen Qi¡¯s hands. The very next second, the Mist Merchant had no choice but to shout loudly: ¡°Be unleashed. Gold Toad¡¯s Hand!¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! Hiding in the stomach of the golden toad, a whole chest of Gold Coins instantly burned up, opening a small door to another world, then a long, slender, golden arm furiously reached out from the door, grasping all the Gold Coins in hand! Crunch, crunch! Behind the Mist Merchant, the golden toad inflated like a golden balloon, then opened its mouth and extended that golden giant hand, directly seizing the Mist Merchant¡¯s neck. Crunch! The hand tore off the Dark Fire Hand from the Mist Merchant¡¯s neck and, like yanking out a radish, brutally tore the Mist Merchant¡¯s body open and dragged him into the belly of the golden toad. The golden toad exhaled a cloud of foul breath, hopped backwards onto the boat, and made a speedy escape from the site. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi shielded himself from the toad¡¯s foul breath and gazed into the distant Mist Sea. At that moment, under Chen Qi¡¯s encouragement, Bree finally stepped out from her fear, pulled out her gun, realizing that this Mist Merchant was just a paper tiger skilled in surprise attacks. ¡°Want to run!¡± Bree pulled out her gun. ¡°Bree, calm down, conserve your strength¡­¡± Chen Qi spoke coldly. ¡°` COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 483 - 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card_2 Chapter 483: Chapter 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card_2 In the fog, the small boat moved at an extraordinary speed, disappearing like a gust of wind from everyone¡¯s sight. The opponent¡¯s release, specifically meant for ¡°escaping,¡± left them unable to catch up for a while. The forced escape of the release also proved that the Mist Merchant had suffered severe damage. However, they couldn¡¯t let them get away that easily¡­ Chen Qi reached into his waist pouch and threw some bait into the sea. ¡°Chase.¡± Chen Qi simply stated. ... The Nearshore Dominator, long silent in the Mist Sea, bit the bait and, wagging its tail, charged towards the Mist Merchant¡¯s small boat. The boat¡¯s speed couldn¡¯t be maintained for long, and if nothing unexpected happened, it would ultimately end up as prey to the Nearshore Dominator. Is this how simple the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s trial ends¡­ Chen Qi muttered to himself. Then, he lowered his head, looked at the longsword left behind by the Mist Merchant, and picked it up. [Mucus Sword Nature: Flower Description: A forbidden creation. Its attack generates a special mucus. Once the mucus touches the enemy¡¯s skin, it turns into extremely poisonous bubble worms.] Though not as good as the upgraded Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, it was still a fine longsword¡­ Chen Qi stored the longsword and handed it to the Water Elf to use. ¡°We are temporarily safe.¡± Chen Qi reassured Bree and then, using Dark Fire Hand, transferred the sleeping Fen. The deformities from Fen¡¯s Blood Flower Disease gradually ceased, the flowers withered and fell to the ground. Luckily, Fen wasn¡¯t completely insane¡­ Chen Qi smiled faintly. At this moment, Fen, with eyes closed, seemed to be having a beautiful dream, occasionally licking her tongue and saying: ¡°Ate it, ate it¡­¡± What does this guy want to eat? Chen Qi shook his head and slapped Fen awake with a ruthless smack. Snap! After a crisp sound, Fen touched her aching body and looked around in terror, saying: ¡°Was I lost just now?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands. ¡°Sorry¡­¡± Fen, after hearing this, turned red, whispering very quietly. She touched her heated cheeks, shifting her gaze to the ground inside the Lighthouse again. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chen Qi asked. Fen murmured softly: ¡°My intuition tells me that besides the black fog, the source of my losing control is also related to something inside that lighthouse?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Qi looked around again. This time, there were no Sea Beasts near the lighthouse. Under the influence of time, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s ¡°trial¡± had expired, or rather, the just-concluded Mist Merchant was the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s trial¡­ Chen Qi picked up a lantern again and walked into the lighthouse. Inside the lighthouse, Jige swallowed and looked up at Chen Qi in terror. Seeing how Chen Qi had fought, he came out from the shadows, recalling the fear from the Black Hunter. He said tremblingly: ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± Chen Qi expressionless, retracted his tentacles: ¡°Get out.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Jige frantically stood up, scrambling to find a corner to curl up in, pitifully and helplessly. After Jige left, Chen Qi squatted down and gently touched the dust on the ground. On this dust, an ¡®X¡¯ treasure map symbol was clearly visible. Unless something unexpected happened, this place buried the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Legendary Profession Card. Chen Qi took a deep breath and started to dig the soil using the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking as a shovel. Bang! Bang! Soon, a card covered in dust emerged from the soil. Chen Qi carefully extracted the card from the soil and held it in his hand. On the front of the card was a Hunter, clad in a burning blue flame, wearing Hunter¡¯s skin and holding a longsword. And on the back, a scene depicted a Hunter standing on a rocky reef, facing the Great Whale on the turbulent black sea. This was a distinctive Occupation Card, its nature being light, blade, and at the same time¡­ Chen Qi pinched the card. Suddenly, scorching black mist rose from the card. A tip popped up. [Unknown Occupation Card Nature: Light, Blade, Shadow Monster Curse: This card has been cursed. It emits a mysterious aura that inspires the potential of ¡°all monsters,¡± causing them to mutate and go berserk with peculiar auras, and the mutated monsters will attack anyone who attempts to acquire or possesses this card! Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Trial: This is not a collectible card; take it to the sea and hunt monsters.] Curse¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils shrank instantly. This card was different from ordinary Legendary Profession Cards and had been specially processed. As expected, the one who processed this Profession Card was the Book Saint mentioned in the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s diary. One of the causes of Fen¡¯s mutations was the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Occupation Card. However, at last, it was obtained¡­ Chen Qi excitedly read on. A more conspicuous tip popped up. [Occupation Promotion Task: Deep Sea Hunter Nature: Blade Description: Everything threatening the Witch Sea must die! Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Task: Defeat a monster that might destroy the Witch Sea.] To ascend to legend, besides obtaining an Occupation Card, one must alsoÍê³É job tasks. Such as the Flower Witch¡¯s task to create the Sage¡¯s Medicine, the Disaster Messenger¡¯s task to predict a major disaster and issue a warning to help others safely overcome difficulties. Tasks for Legendary Profession Cards are often extremely difficult¡­ Chen Qi swallowed. However, the task for this current Occupation Card seemed a bit over the top! COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 484 - 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card_3 Chapter 484: Chapter 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card_3 Defeat a monster capable of destroying the Witch Sea! Could a Legendary profession card really accomplish this? Chen Qi could only think of the ¡°Great Whale,¡± ¡°Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles,¡± or monsters from an Advanced Rift! However, the Great Whale, Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles, were not beings he could defeat at his current stage. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Or rather, through a Rift¡­ In some High Rank Rifts, one could kill some ¡°Destructive Monsters¡± in special ways. However, the prerequisite for this quest was to destroy monsters from the Witch Sea, meaning monsters from a B-rank Rift did not meet this criterion. ... Even if he defeated the Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles, he would first have to become a Deep Sea Hunter¡­ Chen Qi had no words to describe this task at the moment. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that, later in the game forums, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s profession card had ended up in the hands of the Sea God Pirate Group and was successfully assimilated by Hai Ge. The keyword lies in this ¡°possibility¡±¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself silently. If it were a monster capable of destroying the Witch Sea, then the scope could be greatly expanded, such as an undeveloped ¡°Beast of Calamity,¡± etc. However, the word ¡°possibility¡± is too vague and does not determine a specific range¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. He couldn¡¯t possibly see a monster and kill it each time. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is there something wrong with this card?¡± Fen squatted down, asking considerately. ¡°I¡¯ll take a closer look¡­¡± Chen Qi carefully held the card in his hand to inspect. Usually, the tasks on profession cards should be more specific. Then suddenly, he noticed the Hunter¡¯s Eye on the front of the card, seeming to emit intense, blazing fire. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Qi gently touched the eye. Instantly, a prompt appeared again. [Book Witch¡¯s Blessing. Hunter¡¯s Mark: Nature: Lamp Description: To the hunter who arrives here to help you complete this task, every month, you can use a ¡°Hunter¡¯s Mark¡± once. The Hunter¡¯s Mark will center on you, marking the nearest hunting target that fits the ¡®profession task¡¯ (use up to three times).] Hunter¡¯s Mark¡­ Chen Qi looked at the description of this ¡°mark.¡± Simply put, this was a skill to help him complete the ¡°promotion¡± task, helping him pick the nearest ¡°hunting target.¡± Seeing this, Chen Qi let out a long sigh of relief. With this mark, the scope of his promotion task could be determined. Perhaps, the Mist Merchant they just met also fits the ¡®monster¡¯ in the task¡­ Chen Qi lightly tapped the eye on the profession card. Undoubtedly, there is a high probability in the Mist Sea that monsters capable of threatening the Witch Sea exist! With Chen Qi¡¯s gentle tap, A dense fog began to rise gradually on the deep blue surface of the card, rushing in the direction where the Mist Merchant had just fled. ¡°What is it? What¡¯s the task on the Deep Sea Hunter profession card?¡± Fen asked curiously. It really was the direction of the Mist Merchant¡­ Chen Qi looked towards the far-reaching sea, replying coldly: ¡°Hunting.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Mist Sea, shallow depths. Above the thick fog, an exploration ship struggled to travel across this vast sea. Diya, holding a telescope, asked in panic: ¡°Hey, Loren, are we really going deep into the Mist Sea to hunt the Black Hunter?¡± Even as high-rank Third Rank hunters, they could easily get lost in the Mist Sea. Gambler Loren smiled slightly: ¡°I borrowed a few good items from my friend, enough to keep us sane in the Mist Sea¡­¡± After saying this, Gambler Loren smiled; this time, he was prepared like never before, even staking his own life! An stood on the ship bow, sighing: ¡°And, we have a feeling that this is our last chance.¡± The last chance¡­ Diya smiled faintly, looking at the new Mecha on the ship ready to go, clenching his fist: ¡°Yes, the Black Hunter is likely severely injured in the Mist Sea, and we also have intelligence on the Disaster Messenger; indeed, it¡¯s a good opportunity.¡± Everyone looked at each other, ready to spring into action. Then suddenly, a surreal laughter came from the distant black fog: ¡°Luck, one thousand.¡± ¡°One thousand? Are you talking to me?¡± Diya took out his weapon; something in the fog had set its sights on them! ¡°An, it¡¯s the Mist Merchant from the intelligence, prepare to attack!¡± Gambler Loren drew his gun, ready to retaliate. However, at that moment, no one on the ship reacted. They all lifted their heads, looking towards the gloomy sky. In the sky, the fog weirdly condensed together, forming a towering giant wearing a hat and dressed in last century¡¯s hunter¡¯s clothes. In that murky fog, a pair of cold eyes stared intently at them. An gripped the ship bow tightly, sweat continuously dripping, looked up as the crack in his palm grew larger and larger. They had been marked by a Hunter¡¯s Mark. COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 485 - 318 Ans Abnormality Chapter 485: Chapter 318 An¡¯s Abnormality Under the dim sky, fog slowly gathered, and between the mists, a not-so-bright white light, like the eye of a hunter, gazed down upon them. The crew on the ship all retreated. In this instant, they were like rabbits hidden in the brush, and the hunter who was tracking them parted the foliage to look down at them. ¡°Loren, what is¡­ that?¡± Diya¡¯s voice was hesitant. The hunter shrouded in black fog was not in their intelligence! ... Unknown, that was the greatest fear! They saw the giant amidst the black fog slowly lift his hunter¡¯s gun from his waist and then aim it at their trimaran, pulling the trigger. Bang! The crowd heard a silent ¡®gunshot¡¯. They froze in place, like puppets, for a full three seconds. Until after three seconds, the hunter in the air gently dissipated with the seawind, vanishing into the sea. ¡°What exactly happened? Doesn¡¯t anyone have a clue!? S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. White Tower Federation exchange student, do you know?¡± Diya repeated the question, hoping for an answer. An clenched her fists: ¡°That shadow in the fog, it resembles the legendary Deep Sea Hunter.¡± ¡°Deep Sea Hunter?¡± The foreigner Nancy stepped forward. ¡°Yes, in legend, the Deep Sea Hunter doesn¡¯t use a hunting gun as a weapon; he fires only to mark his enemy, and once hit by his bullet, it means, you¡¯ve been marked, turned into prey¡­¡± ¡°Those marked by the Deep Sea Hunter, will live in fear until they perish at sea, and only then will the terror disappear.¡± Loren provided additional information for An, as the Deep Sea Hunter was a legend he became familiar with since childhood. So that¡¯s how it is¡­ The crowd nodded and then uniformly turned to look at An who resolved their doubts. What¡¯s going on? An looked up and immediately widened her sky-blue eyes, pulling out a small mirror. In the mirror, beneath her white locks of hair, on her forehead, an ¡°X¡± had been marked, a Hunter¡¯s Mark indicating she was hunted. ¡°I¡¯ve been hunted.¡± The usually calm An, with a typically indifferent expression, could no longer suppress her emotions and gripped the mirror tightly. Seeing this, Loren, the team captain, offered some consolation: ¡°Who knows which bastard is impersonating the Deep Sea Hunter, playing some boring tricks.¡± ¡°¡­¡± An put away the mirror, stood up straight, and maintained her composure, trying her best to appear unflustered. One of the most famous supernova hunters, she had actually become the hunted. Don¡¯t panic! She quickly calmed down and took out her Magic Wand, maintaining as much composure as possible. Black Hunter? Could it be the mysterious creature in the fog¡­ An¡¯s thoughts raced as she pointed her Magic Wand out to the sea. Gambler Loren stepped forward and shouted: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everyone, I¡¯m feeling lucky today; once we return full-handed, I¡¯ll take you to my house for my wife¡¯s rose cakes.¡± ¡°Oh, you haven¡¯t met my wife yet, hm, although she doesn¡¯t really like people in the same profession as me, her rose cakes are really tasty.¡± Why do I feel such a strong sense of unease¡­ The elf hunter Nancy wiped sweat from her forehead and gave a wry smile: ¡°When I get back, I¡¯ll show you the pleasures of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom.¡± We¡¯ll pass on that¡­ An and Diya, among others, shook their heads. After exchanging a few words, everyone turned their full attention back to the fog ahead. A small wooden boat slowly emerged from within the fog. There was no one on the boat; only a twisted creature with the lower body of a snake and the upper body of a toad. ¡°Ribbit!¡± The golden toad let out a loud croak, and then an arm emerged from within it, and slowly, a person covered in slime surfaced from inside the toad. Loren¡¯s eyes grew cold; the creature before him was the Mist Merchant mentioned in the intelligence! However, his condition was a lot more wretched than Loren had imagined; his body was severely injured, and clear signs of cuts and burn scars could be seen on his skin. ¡°He¡¯s badly injured.¡± Gambler Loren voiced. At that moment, the Mist Merchant¡¯s gaze fixed on him and he muttered: ¡°Five hundred.¡± Five hundred, is that my value? Just as the rumors said, this is a merchant who doesn¡¯t know the real goods¡­ Gambler Loren readied the revolver in his hand and aimed at the Mist Merchant. Bang! The bullet fired a fierce flash from the gun barrel, targeting the Mist Merchant. The gun in his hand was the Lucky Gun, with only a one-in-six chance of luck! And this shot, fortunately, hit the mark! With a blinding flash, a large hole was torn through the Mist Merchant¡¯s chest. Dark red blood kept falling from his chest. ¡°That really hurts¡­¡± The Mist Merchant lifted his head, mumbling from the corner of his mouth, under orders to kill all who entered the shallow parts of the Mist Sea. But his body had been seriously damaged during the battle with Chen Qi. ¡°Thankfully, there seems to be a good target here¡­¡± The Mist Merchant twisted his neck and slowly looked towards An at the ship bow. His instincts told him that her loss of control was only momentary! Silent and without warning, a small puff of black mist spread again over An¡¯s face, covering her visage. Working with the mist, a slight push, he could cause chaos, just like he had done to the Flower Witch moments ago! In the shallow parts of the Mist Sea, he was the embodiment of chaos. He didn¡¯t need to defeat everyone; one person¡¯s chaos could spread to two, and two people¡¯s chaos could double to four¡­ ¡°Desire Mist¡­¡± The Mist Merchant whispered as the golden toad on his shoulder once again spewed out a dense black fog. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 486 - 318 Ans Aberration_2 Chapter 486: Chapter 318 An¡¯s Aberration_2 An blinked and reached out a hand to shield her face from the heavy fog. ¡°Be careful, stay alert, don¡¯t leave the range of the lantern!¡± The gambler, Loren, commanded. However, in the next second, the Mist Merchant suddenly climbed aboard the ship and lunged at them! These Third Rank Transcendents, just as before, could be killed with a single blow in the mist. Bang! However, to his surprise, An stood in front of him, effortlessly blocking the attack. ... Afterward, a spiral of Spiritual Power formed at the tip of her Magic Wand. In the midst of the mist, her Spiritual Power Detection remained at an exceptionally high standard! ¡°Cannon.¡± An said coldly. A dazzling white light struck the Mist Merchant¡¯s chest, and the searing Energy Cannon utterly destroyed his body! Why¡­ The Mist Merchant wobbled and fell to his knees. Today¡¯s enemies, one stronger than the next, whether it was the Black Hunter or An before him, were beyond his understanding! These two weren¡¯t merely at the level of Third Rank! Why could someone maintain such high perception in the midst of fog¡­ ¡°Goodbye.¡± An clenched her teeth, gripping the smoking Magic Wand. However, a clear Light Rift had appeared on her right hand. Such powerful Spiritual Power¡­ the gambler Loren shielded himself with his hand. The Mist Merchant leaned back, laughing loudly: ¡°Ha ha ha!¡± ¡°Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!¡± The grating laughter echoed over the sea, him being a monster and yet pushed to such a desperate situation in just a short time! And as someone who lived in the Mist Sea, he too, was utterly out of control! With a knife, he cut open the pocket of his clothes, and a continuous stream of blood coins fell out. ¡°Dice Dissolve. A thousand flesh and blood coins. Golden Toad Transformation!¡± Accompanying his shout, the Mist Merchant felt a warm current rise from his feet to his head, his skin starting to burn as if torched by invisible flames. Subsequently, golden little hands sprouted all over his body, taking away all his gold coins, ancient currencies, and items. Immediately after, an indescribable swelling and pain spread through his entire body, his skin rapidly expanding and hardening, covered with a layer of moist and rough golden scales, akin to a king¡¯s golden armor! His limbs elongated astonishingly, his fingers and toes gradually fused into broad and powerful webbed feet, his head twisted and deformed, his facial features blurred, eventually forming a wide and flat golden toad¡¯s mouth. At last, countless gold coins condensed and transformed into two massive golden eyes, a golden spear! In an instant, the Mist Merchant revealed his ultimate form, a ten-meter-tall golden toad holding a golden spear, looking down upon everyone on the ship from high above. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I used this form, I wonder how many people I¡¯ll have to sell to use this power again¡­¡± The golden toad merchant laughed. A thousand flesh and blood coins¡­ Loren looked up at the golden toad before him, deep in thought. Flesh and blood coins were the currency that, according to legend, some corrupt merchants obtained through certain special and bloody methods. Usually, a hundred flesh and blood coins would be enough for one use of a Third Rank release! Yet the golden toad before him had used ten times that amount! Loren took a step back, at that moment, he seemed to see a legendary body built from gold coins and flesh! The giant golden toad shed golden blood, melting the ship they were on! ¡°Dice Dissolve. The Wheel of the Goddess of Luck!¡± The gambler Loren immediately drew his gun, aimed at the giant toad before him. The Wheel of the Goddess of Luck had a one-in-ten chance of firing a Goddess Bullet, capable of dealing damage that even legends feared! There was also a one-in-a-thousand chance of firing a Destructive Bomb that could instant-kill even a legend! Before this, the gambler Loren had already fired an explosive bullet with a one-in-two chance, five times in a row! There are no days when a gambling dog loses every time! ¡°Goddess of Luck, bless us!¡± Loren roared, fiercely pulling the trigger. At that instant, he seemed to glimpse beneath the Goddess of Luck¡¯s skirt. Bang! With a gunshot, a spray of water burst from the bullet. Today, he had fired with a one-in-ten-thousand chance, the Goddess of Luck¡¯s lucky water spray, intended for party performances. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°You¡¯re also worth a thousand!¡± Boom! The golden toad merchant slammed down with his spear at Loren in front of him! That slam sent Loren crashing into the cabin below! ¡°Loren!¡± Diya exclaimed, their leader having been so easily defeated! A terrifying monster not inferior to the Black Hunter! Diya turned around and rushed toward the bottom of the ship. Below, his new steam Mecha awaited! If he could just pilot the Mecha, everything would be alright! However, the next second, the golden toad swung his spear! Bang! Like piercing an insect with a steel spike, Diya was firmly nailed to the floor. ¡°You¡¯re valuable, also a thousand, could fetch a good price¡­¡± The golden toad merchant licked his long tongue, turning his head back to look at the people behind him. I hate toads¡­ Elf Hunter Nancy took a step back, using Enhancement Skill to strengthen An¡¯s power. The golden toad merchant stared at An, his golden eyes lighting up brighter than ever: ¡°Ten thousand! Ten thousand! Woman, my sense of smell tells me! You¡¯re worth ten thousand!¡± An held her Magic Wand across her chest, taking a deep breath. Grey Mouse and Silver Mask weren¡¯t on this ship, and Loren was temporarily incapacitated¡­ An¡¯s gaze turned frosty, her body bursting with unprecedented Spiritual Power. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 487 - 318 Ans Aberration_3 Chapter 487: Chapter 318 An¡¯s Aberration_3 A massive Spirit Power Field instantly covered the entire sailboat! Spirit Power burst¡­ The Gold Coin Toad Merchant smiled and without any hesitation, charged forward. On this sea, there was no Third Rank that could match it! It wielded a long spear and fiercely stabbed out! In the surging tide of Spiritual Power, An also raised his Magic Wand with one hand, aiming at the Gold Coin Toad Merchant. ¡°Cannon!¡± ... ¡°Come on! Let¡¯s have a head-to-head clash!¡± The Gold Coin Toad Merchant¡¯s golden spear clashed with An¡¯s basic Spirit Power Cannon! The other Hunters on the ship quickly hid at the sides. Under a dazzling white light, the Gold Coin Toad Merchant was forced back continuously, his golden scales shattered into fragments! No, no, the Black Hunter had caused too much damage to me, the decrease in my physical strength has also weakened my Spirit Power Release¡­ thought the Gold Coin Toad Merchant in horror. He had not expected, on this ordinary day, to encounter two monsters at the same time. Boom! The tremendous Spirit Power directly shattered the scales of the Gold Coin, and under the powerful impact of Spiritual Power, the Gold Coin was sent crashing to the bottom of the ship. ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± The Gold Coin Toad Merchant spat out a mouthful of blood, his body reaching its limit. If it weren¡¯t for the scars caused by the Black Hunter, maybe he could have taught this guy a lesson. ¡°Well done, An!¡± Elf Hunter Nancy cheered, running over to An¡¯s side to celebrate. Indeed, their professional team was stronger! To capture the Black Hunter, An had taken a Spirit Power Release potion from the White Tower Federation in advance. The next second, Elf Hunter Nancy fell silent. She examined An from top to bottom, only to see that he had no joy of victory on his face, expressionless, like a machine. At the same time, cracks appeared one after another on her body, as though she was a constantly shattering vessel! An¡¯s lips moved slightly, as if holding back something. Nancy widened her eyes, their entire Domain now overtaken by Spiritual Power. ¡°An, don¡¯t¡­¡± Elf Hunter Nancy raised her hands and took a step back. Bang! An casually raised his Magic Wand, a spiraling Spiritual Power shot out from the wand, blasting Nancy away! You¡¯re insane¡­ The Gold Coin Toad Merchant smiled, clutching his neck, coughing up blood, smirked, then with a long tongue licked up the unconscious Diya and other Hunters, preparing to escape. ¡°Farewell, I¡¯ll come back to collect your bodies!¡± The Gold Coin Toad Merchant smirked again, the condition of this powerful Mage before him was worse than he had imagined! It bent its limbs, ready to make a mighty leap! However, a massive shadow suddenly covered it! It looked up, only to see a ferocious dragon head with black scales gazing down at it. The scales on the dragon¡¯s head were scorching hot, emitting a deep red smoke! The ten-meter giant seemed like a tiny mouse in front of this Sea Dragon. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Sea Dragon¡­¡± The Gold Coin Toad Merchant and everyone else froze. The black Sea Dragon¡¯s scales stood erect, exuding searing blood vapors, while all its power converged in the air, focusing to a point, and burst forth! Boom! Accompanied by a tremendous dragon roar, a dazzling red light completely enveloped the Gold Coin Toad Merchant, his scales completely melted into powder. An slowly lifted her head, her Spiritual Power, at this moment, could feel everything. Similarly, she could also sense the Black Hunter, gazing down at her from the fog above the dragon¡¯s head! COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 488 - 319: Teacher An, Let Me Teach You Chapter 488: Chapter 319: Teacher An, Let Me Teach You ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± An¡¯s lips trembled slightly as she raised her magic wand and aimed at the Black Giant Dragon before her, whispering sharply: ¡°Fire.¡± Boom! A dazzling white light shot out from the Magic Wand, heading for the mist above the Black Sea Dragon¡¯s head! An¡¯s white hunter¡¯s clothes danced with the airwaves, her entire figure bathed in the white light, like a White Dragon Knight from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. The frightened crew on the boat looked up in terror at the Black Ship Sea Dragon overhead. ... However, what they saw was different from An¡¯s view; there wasn¡¯t a trace of the Black Hunter above the black dragon¡¯s head¡ª it had been empty all along! ¡°An, who are you attacking? Where¡¯s the Black Hunter?¡± Gambler Loren crawled out of the cabin, questioning. There was no Black Hunter on top of the Black Sea Dragon! Under the Black Sea Dragon¡¯s breath, the golden toad merchant had been charred, losing combat capability. Moreover, the Black Sea Dragon was already showing signs of retreat. But An showed no signs of stopping. Undoubtedly, she had been seduced by the Mist Sea and had fallen into a severe state of confusion. But, theoretically, An, with her strong spiritual power, should not have been so easily confused¡­ Gambler Loren rose to his feet, adjusting his hunter hat: ¡°The Mist Merchant has been captured, but if I want to go home and eat my wife¡¯s cakes, I still need to deal with the junior who¡¯s been dumbfounded by the Black Hunter¡­¡± Ever since the last hunt failed, An¡¯s life had been clearly attracted to the Black Hunter. Gambler Loren brushed the dust off his body, looking towards An. Her condition was far worse than he had anticipated. And most importantly, the Spirit Power Field of the Mist Sea. Under normal circumstances, to prevent oneself from being contaminated by the mist, Transcendents must restrain their Spirit Power Field and spiritual power detection. But at this moment, An was like a floodgate opening, her spiritual power continuously emerging from her body, filling the sea. Most critically, cracks of light started appearing on her skin. Loss of control in the mist led to a chain reaction of loss of control. ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± An lowered her head, sharp white light flashing in her eyes. Loren, in her eyes, was gradually engulfed by black fog, transforming into the appearance of the Black Hunter. Then, An raised her magic wand, aiming at the ¡®Black Hunter¡¯ in front of her! ¡°Kneel, take off your cloak¡­¡± An¡¯s eyes flashed colder than ever before. Am I also the Black Hunter? Loren wiped the fresh blood from the corner of his mouth. He had heard the story of this young hunter, who was born on the poor, small island of Maro Town, practicing meditation day and night from a young age, gaining inspiration far beyond her peers. Perhaps too focused on spiritual power itself, An was not adept at expressing herself and, habitually stone-faced, she suffered many provocations from nobles at White Tower Federation University. Most of these nobles were defeated by An, trampled under her feet, serving as stepping stones for her to become an excellent student. However, her identity as a person from Shell Country, coupled with defeating too many nobles, resulted in poor reviews of An within the White Tower Federation University. It was only after returning to the Witch Sea that she learned to smile habitually, gently passing her knowledge to others. Similarly, from the moment she reached the Witch Sea, she was also met with expectations from the leader of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, the Disaster Messenger. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To become the foremost supernova, to become a legend, this was the goal the Disaster Messenger of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau set for An. A true genius¡­ Loren looked at the magnificent Spirit Power Field before him and drew his revolver again, reloading. In fact, in rumors, he had heard an even more terrifying whisper, which was that An herself suffered from some special disease, which gave her such formidable potential! An stared at Loren, clenching her magic wand, beginning to construct a Spiritual Power Technique. The twenty crew members on the exploration ship, the two journalists, and one investigator, they all focused their gaze on Loren! Diya was useless, Silver Mask only had collecting abilities, and Gardener Nancy¡¯s powers could not be used aboard the ship. Now, only Loren stood against the uncontrollable An! ¡°Save us, Mr. Loren¡­¡± A journalist huddled in the corner spoke up. ¡°I¡¯m taking a gamble¡­¡± Loren had a strong premonition that merely with his own brute strength, he could not defeat An. Luckily, as a gambler, his potential could reach legendary in an instant! ¡°May the twenty-sided dice favor us!¡± ¡°Dice Dissolve. The roulette of the Goddess of Luck!¡± The second release! He drew his revolver again and fired! Bang! This shot was a one-in-ten chance of a Goddess Bullet! Even legends would lose a layer of skin if struck by it! A white bullet shot out from the gun barrel, with dazzling, illusory wings on either side, rushing towards An! ¡°Destiny!¡± Loren shouted. However, what happened next was completely beyond his expectations. An quickly gathered spiritual power and sidestepped. Bang! The Goddess Bullet, with its dazzling wings like a sharp blade, cut a huge wound on An¡¯s left side, just one centimeter away from the heart. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! Fresh red blood fell. To avoid killing An, Gambler Loren had not aimed for her heart. Unless it was the Cup Seer or a Mechanical Transcendent who had undergone flesh surgery, once the heart was damaged, it could not be reversed. Although the heart was not hit, in theory, a mage with such severe injury should be writhing in pain on the ground. But An stood on the rocking ship as if she felt no pain at all. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 489 - 319: Teacher An, Let Me Teach You - Part 2 Chapter 489: Chapter 319: Teacher An, Let Me Teach You ¨C Part 2 An raised her head slightly, staring at Loren. ¡°Seems like luck isn¡¯t on our side today¡­¡± Loren forced a bitter smile. Tap, tap, tap! An glided across the shaking deck like an elegant dancer, then with her six-foot magic wand, she delivered a fierce chop! ¡°Chop!¡± ... Loren¡¯s abdomen was hit by a blast of spiritual power, causing him to vomit large amounts of blood. The excruciating pain made him drop to his knees, his fists clenched tightly. I can¡¯t fall, I mustn¡¯t fall, otherwise everyone on this exploration ship¡­ Loren bit down on his teeth and painfully straightened his legs. Bang! However, accompanied by a powerful strike from the wand, Loren was knocked to the ground, blood flowing incessantly. The sea breeze blew, and the entire Mist Sea seemed eerily silent. Jumping from the ship into the Mist Sea was tantamount to death. An stood on the deck, looking down at everything. Then, her gaze shifted again, turning to Nancy, who had just climbed aboard from the depths of the sea. ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± An¡¯s face turned a slight red, her gaze on Nancy tinged with a touch of madness. Nancy was stunned and could only move her lips feebly in protest: ¡°I¡¯m not!¡± The next instant, An rushed towards Nancy with vigor. Defenseless, Nancy instinctively bent her arm and closed her eyes. Bang! A crisp sound of weapons clashing rang out. Nancy slowly opened her eyes and her pupils dilated in surprise. The figure before her, with twelve writhing black tentacles and a dark hunter¡¯s attire dancing in the sea breeze, was none other than the Black Hunter, paying no mind to Loren¡¯s defeat and standing on this battlefield. Chen Qi, blocking An¡¯s magic wand with his longsword, cracked a slight smile: ¡°It¡¯s been a while. What brings you to me, An?¡± Bang! An channeled her spiritual power, attempting to press Chen Qi down with her magic wand. After her attempt failed, she quickly backflashed, creating distance between them. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi twirled his longsword and looked out at the great sea. The exploration ship was now broken in two from the impact of the Mist Merchant, the damage in sight covering it in scars. But more concerning to Chen Qi was the ¡®X¡¯ mark above An¡¯s head. ¡°Not the Mist Merchant¡­¡± Chen Qi muttered to himself. He had assumed the ¡®career mission¡¯ target would be the Mist Merchant, but he had never imagined that the creature capable of destroying the Witch Sea would be An. Chen Qi stroked his chin, a flash of excitement in his eyes. Defeating An would mean completing a legendary task, and that indeed sounded quite good. An¡¯s spiritual power far exceeded that of ordinary people, and she had her share of unusual adventures. As it appeared, An¡¯s situation was far more serious than he had imagined. The next second, An, holding her wand high as if wielding a hammer, charged forward. ¡°Spiral Hammer.¡± Above the tip of the staff, a searing Spiral Spiritual Power Ball formed, its gravitational pull so strong that it created whirlpool waves in the surrounding sea. Although An was a mage of just five-foot-three holding a six-foot wand, at this moment, she seemed like a giant wielding a massive hammer. I hate close-combat mages¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and softly said: ¡°Fen.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Fen, sitting atop the Nearshore Dominator, letting her legs dangle while enjoying the breeze, elegantly blew on her palm. The red petals, carried by the wind, gently landed on An¡¯s tight hunter¡¯s white pants, slicing open a trail of blood. In an instant, a bright red flower bloomed on An¡¯s thigh, her spiritual power became unbalanced and her life energy was continuously drained! Chen Qi also took a deep breath and performed the Draw Sword Slash motion. The moment An was suspended mid-air, Chen Qi drew his sword. Draw Sword Slash. Black Wave! The scorching Black Wave fire struck An squarely in the chest, slicing open a terrifyingly deep wound, five centimeters deep! Pffft! Blood splattered! With the Flower Witch present, even if An was gravely injured, she could be revived¡­ Chen Qi sheathed his longsword. Under the combined attack of the Witch and the Hunter, An collapsed to the ground with a thump, exhausted. She had become even stronger¡­ Nancy was stunned. ¡°Whew¡­¡± Fen gracefully leaped down from the top of the Black Ship Sea Dragon, clapped her hands, and asked, ¡°Qi, shall I kill her?¡± Fen tried her best to act the part of a cold-hearted Witch, vaguely remembering that An was an acquaintance of Chen Qi. ¡°No need.¡± Chen Qi bowed his head, looking down at An lying at his feet. ¡°Besides, we are still far from defeating her.¡± ¡°???¡± Fen tilted her head in confusion, not understanding as she looked at the fallen An. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An¡¯s body was already bleeding profusely. Could this Hunter really continue to fight? However, in the next second, she sensed something was amiss. Although An was grievously injured, her Spirit Power Field was not weakening at all; on the contrary, it was growing stronger. ¡°An A-rank Crack¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured. Watching An lying at his feet, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but be reminded of many things. An¡¯s ascension was very different from that of ordinary Transcendents; her spiritual power origin had reached the Fourth Rank first! It was with this strong spiritual power origin that she accepted the trial of the Disaster Messenger and ascended to a Legend. In the original storyline, An was supposed to engage in a life-and-death battle with the Mist Merchant, and the Mist Merchant defeated An. Yet, the moment An fell, her body¡¯s potential was awakened, and a gate would open from within her! In the frenzy of battle, An would eventually comprehend a whole new realm during the fight! The Mist Merchant was merely a stepping stone for An in that fight, helping her step into a completely new realm. But now, the original ¡®stepping stone¡¯ has shifted from the Mist Merchant to me¡­ Chen Qi put away his complex thoughts, reminiscing about the time he first entered the great sea. As his novice mentor, An had helped him a lot. Now, he was no longer the frail patient from before and had become the supernova of the Mist Sea. Chen Qi lowered his head. After her defeat, An would reach a new realm. Crack! Crack! An¡¯s limbs on the ground were disturbingly twisting and breaking! An unstoppable transformation was occurring! The fissures of light on her body were getting more numerous. With her head down, she remembered Maro Island, the nobles¡¯ mockery, Chen Qi, and this battle¡­ She needed more power! Much stronger power! However, the flesh could no longer bear her Spirit Power at this moment. A question formed in her mind: how could one wield such immense, incessant Spiritual Power with a frail body? Soon, within a Spirit Power Crack filled with energy, she heard a simple answer: If the flesh cannot withstand the Spirit Power, then discard the flesh! To contain infinite Spirit Power! To forsake the flesh and stand in the heavens! At the whisper¡¯s emergence¡­ An¡¯s body let out a sound akin to shattering porcelain, as if she were a finely crafted porcelain doll, her body cracking open with light. Through the cracks, shone the white light of another world! A massive wave of Spiritual Power instantly swept across the sea. Within this majestic surge of Spirit Power, An slowly rose up, floating in the air, looking down at the people of the Mist Sea like a deity. In that brief moment, everyone on the ship¡¯s pupils dramatically contracted, their Spiritual Power in chaos. They all felt a terrifying alert! [You have come into contact with an A-rank Crack ¨C a corner of the Magic Net¡­] An A-rank Crack, the Magic Net¡­ Fen¡¯s lips moved as she raised her head to look up at the creature in the sky. A fierce wind blew, and an unprecedented Spiritual Power Storm swept across the sea. ¡°Whew¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, his mind inevitably recalling the first time he met An. He had to admit, An had helped him a great deal; without her, his beginning would have been much more troublesome. But after becoming a supernova, he had yet to repay An for her kindness. Times had changed, and the two once weak individuals of Maro Town had become different. An had become his stepping stone to ascend to ¡®Legend,¡¯ and he had become An¡¯s stepping stone. And in this battle, An would once again help him, becoming an essential part of his legendary path! Teacher An, as repayment, allow this student to teach you and help you comprehend a whole new realm¡­ In the soaring Spiritual Power Storm, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes blazed with the desire to battle, once again readying the Draw Sword Slash position, with all the Dark Fire Hands behind him fully extended! COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 490 - 320: An Aotians Defeat! Chapter 490: Chapter 320: An Aotian¡¯s Defeat! On the rocking exploration ship, everyone held their breath and watched the battle with rapt attention. Currently, the three supernovas selected by the White Dove Times have all converged here! Moreover, one of them had even touched the legendary ¡°A-grade¡± crack! And the other two were the well-known Witch and Hunter! Today¡¯s battle would determine the fates of the trio and also the position of the foremost supernova. ¡°Come on, An!¡± ... Chen Qi¡¯s blood began to boil. An slightly raised her head, grasping the magic wand with both hands, and then aimed it at Chen Qi, whispering softly, ¡°Cannon.¡± A dazzling white pillar shot out! Chen Qi instantly drew his sword, blocking the attack while with an Instant Flash, leaped to An¡¯s back. Wind Strider Slash, followed by Black Wave Slash! ¡°Shield!¡± An gently twirled the magic wand in midair, forming a shield that easily blocked the chopping attack! In the roaring wind, Fen also held a magic wand, aiming at An suspended high in the air. Life Vine! Thorny vines rapidly extended from the tip of the wand, trying to bind An in midair! I¡¯m going to drain you! Fen shouted internally. The two-pronged joint strike of the Witch and Hunter! However, facing this dual strike, An casually raised her left hand. There, without a magic wand, she once again formed a Spirit Power Shield. Boom! Fen¡¯s attack was also easily blocked by An. As the shockwave passed, the crowd raised their heads, surprised by the scene. ¡°She¡¯s so strong¡­¡± Elf Hunter Nancy commented from her heart. An had effortlessly blocked the combined attack of both the Witch and Hunter with just basic techniques! Moreover, the Flower Witch was a Legend, and although she had only recently advanced, she was much stronger than a Third Rank Transcendent! An stood proudly with her ponytail unfurling in the wind, her white mage¡¯s robes dancing in the surging Spiritual Power. Beneath the surging Spiritual Power, An regained a unique lucidity, her body reveled in this power, tearing open more and more fissures of light. At the same time, fresh blood did not seep from these tiny fissures. An¡¯s lips curled up slightly, usually restrained, she now flaunted her power without masking in her madness, taunting, ¡°You are all too weak.¡± ¡°Stop, Mage, if you keep this up, you will die!¡± Fen held the Flower Wand, urging, trying to awaken An¡¯s sensibilities. At this moment, An was exchanging her body for power from another world! And this overwhelming, wonderful power had completely enraptured her! She must be stopped¡­ Fen took out a potion and scattered it. ¡°Flower Mist!¡± It was time to show the elegance of the Witch! The potion in the air quickly evaporated into a thick pink fog, enveloping An! Meanwhile, Fen took the opportunity to rush into the pink fog, ready to use the vines to bind the opponent! ¡°Let me, the Flower Witch, put an end to this farce!¡± However, only to see, An raised her right hand high, amid the pink mist, aimed at Fen: ¡°Blast!¡± Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The barrage of spiritual power bullets rained down on Fen like a storm! In an instant, Fen¡¯s body was peppered with hundreds of bullet holes. Without giving Fen a chance to react, An appeared before her in a breath. An leaned forward, her nose touching Fen¡¯s, her blue eyes, wild as a beast¡¯s, stared intensely at her. ¡°¡­¡± Fen was momentarily paralyzed. The next second, An whispered into Fen¡¯s ear, ¡°Farewell, Witch¡­¡± Bang! Dammit! Fen¡¯s pupils contracted, as a Mage, she was engaged in close combat! ¡°Ten Slashes!¡± The next second, An waved the magic wand in her hand, sending Fen flying into the air, continuously striking out ten Spirit Power Slashes. Then, with a kick, she sent the Witch flying toward the distant Chen Qi: ¡°Catch your Witch, Hunter¡­¡± The Book Seer, even in madness, could still maintain some reason¡­ Chen Qi caught the bloody Fen with both hands. The bloody Fen lay in Chen Qi¡¯s arms, coughing up blood: ¡°Do you know? I¡¯m¡­ I¡¯m fine, I just didn¡¯t want to hurt her¡­¡± ¡°I know.¡± Chen Qi gently laid Fen down. Fen¡¯s life-draining had no effect on An at that moment, and moreover, if she drained too much, it would directly kill An. Fen lightly tugged at the hem of Chen Qi¡¯s clothing, her earlier ¡®Mad State¡¯ had exhausted much of his strength. ¡°Leave the rest to me.¡± Chen Qi gently laid down Fen and took three steps forward. An rose back into the air, Her lips slightly curved, her eyes filled with arrogance and mockery. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In her eyes, both Chen Qi and Fen were too weak. An grasped the magic wand again and laughed, ¡°My mind is like glass, saturated with light, and in my presence, you are as pure as nudity.¡± Nudity¡­ Fen took a deep breath, unbelieving. Although the metaphor was a bit strange, at that moment, An, amidst the Mist Sea, possessed a Spiritual Power Detection rivaling the Book Phase Legend! Under this powerful Spiritual Power Detection, every inch, every move of her and Chen Qi¡¯s bodies was fully visible to An! Such was the absolute Detect of the Book Phase Madwoman! The crowd watched dumbfounded at this scene, as An had undoubtedly already possessed power rivalling a Legend. However, what was even more surprising was that this power was not yet at its end! An was still getting stronger! ¡°It¡¯s also time to go a step further¡­¡± An held the magic wand, her eyes full of pride: ¡°Book Release. Spirit Power Release!¡± Boom! Boom! Accompanied by the sound of her body tearing, endless Spiritual Power surged out from An. The majestic Spiritual Power turned into a blue sea that covered the Mist Sea before everyone¡¯s eyes! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 491 - 320: An Aotians Defeat! _2 Chapter 491: Chapter 320: An Aotian¡¯s Defeat! _2 In the overwhelming Sea of Spiritual Power, everyone felt as if they were hearing whispers from another world: ¡°Do you want to possess boundless Spiritual Power? Then abandon flesh and connect to the Magic Net!¡± The crisis that was destroying the Witch Sea¡­ Chen Qi excitedly watched everything unfolding before him. So this was the state of madness An was in. The Magic Net crisis was one of the White Tower Federation¡¯s main concerns, and it had unexpectedly appeared here. Above the overwhelming Spiritual Power, An no longer held back, and she gently hooked her Magic Wand. ... ¡°Magic Formation!¡± Behind her, a hundred magic circles with a radius of one meter formed and converged. ¡°Spiritual Power Cannon. A hundred times!¡± Under the infinite Spiritual Power, An could easily use ¡®firepower coverage!¡¯ Combined with her absolute perception, the Hunter in front of her had no escape! Boom! Boom! Boom! A hundred Spiritual Power Cannons fired at Chen Qi simultaneously, their dazzling light even turned the shadowy Mist Sea into daylight for a brief moment! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone squinted their eyes, quietly watching the terrifying scene unfold. A Mage¡¯s Spiritual Power Cannon barrage, a powerful move that usually only Legends could accomplish! Each Spiritual Power Cannon before it finished, a new one would form at the base of her Magic Wand behind An. An absolute, unrelenting attack with no dead angles and no gaps! Boom! Boom! ¡°Interesting¡­¡± Amidst the sky full of white light, Chen Qi burst out of the dazzling brilliance, opened his mouth, and stuffed all the Sage¡¯s Medicine prepared by the Flower Witch into his mouth, then fiercely bit down. At that moment, Chen Qi¡¯s body was covered with numerous burning wounds. However, these wounds did not induce fear or pain! On the contrary, he felt incredibly delighted, extremely thrilled! Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon! Fury Blade. Release! Enhanced by Sage¡¯s Medicine, Frenzy Blood, Wind Elf Medicine! In that instant, it was as though a volcano erupted within Chen Qi, with continuous force filling his body, pushing it to an entirely new Domain! His muscles swelled, and under the influence of Dark Fire Hand, it became even more robust and bulged like protruding magma! Even with the ¡®night monster¡¯s¡¯ reasoning limitations, Chen Qi could hardly suppress this immensely restless power! Bright red Blade Blood Qi entwined around his body! This was the potion from the Witch! Witches are incredible! Chen Qi and An became just as exhilarated and charged out with a slash! His speed was so fast that a crimson airwave was slashed behind him! ¡°Shield!¡± An spoke softly again, aiming her Magic Wand at Chen Qi. But unlike last time! Soon, An felt a burning sensation in her arm, and her Spiritual Power Shield rapidly cracked. Bang! With a sound like glass shattering, Chen Qi had already reached An. ¡°Teacher An, having only quantity of Spiritual Power and no depth won¡¯t work¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, gleaming with blood qi, were merely ten centimeters from An¡¯s. At the same time, his body was ready for the next slash! ¡°Arrogant fool!¡± An¡¯s azure eyes glared back, she didn¡¯t choose to retreat, but stood on the ship, picked up her Magic Wand, and chose to fight Chen Qi in close quarters! Dark Fire Hand opened fire! The robust Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi punched out hundreds of times in an instant! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! White light flickered! With powerful Spiritual Power Perception, An could predict every move of Chen Qi, however, her speed and stamina could hardly keep up! She possessed unlimited Spiritual Power, but Chen Qi had faster speed and more tentacles! Craziness flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Too slow! And, a Mage should act like a Mage! Her excessive pursuit of single combat capabilities had already cost her the demeanor a Mage should have! Clang! Under a flash of white light from the Witch Sea, Chen Qi flicked his long sword upward, knocking An¡¯s Magic Wand out of her hand! Ultimately, the victor of this knife fight was him! An had no choice but to retreat and create distance. Losing her Magic Wand, An instinctively raised both hands and aimed them at Chen Qi. Even in a state of Spirit Power Release, without the Magic Wand, she could still perform a Release! ¡°Book Release. Rain of Spiritual Power!¡± An whispered softly, her instinct telling her that without her magic wand, she had to use release to turn the situation around. A continuous vortex of spiritual power condensed in her palm. ¡°You guys, get back!¡± Chen Qi stood up and commanded the crew behind him. ¡°Okay, okay, Black Hunter¡­¡± The Elf Hunter swallowed hard, huddling with the other crew members, shivering. ¡°Hu¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and grasped the handle of his sword. In this past month, he had not only digested the Flower Witch¡¯s potion but also searched for clues in the Mist Sea. At the same time, he had also mastered new techniques through his own understanding. This technique, although not a release, combined his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, Dark Fire Hand, Dark Flame, Blade Breathing Technique, and more¡ªit could only be used with these techniques! Boom! Boom! The entire body seethed with the fury of Blade Power, and scorching Blue Fire burst forth from the longsword, soon overtaken by black flames. The two fierce flames entwined, covering each other, eventually becoming a towering inferno¡ªa burning giant sword! At that moment, the long sword itself became the sword handle, and the spiral fire became the new blade! Concurrently, behind Chen Qi, twelve Dark Fire Hands each grabbed the burning ¡®handle¡¯ of the giant sword. And the sword¡¯s body of entwining spiral flames terrifyingly extended to forty meters in length! ¡°Try my new forty-meter-long sword, Mr. An!¡± Chen Qi stepped forward, formed the Draw Sword Slash posture, then fiercely stepped out, pouring all his spiritual power out. Cutting All! An also unleashed a massive vortex of spiritual power, a huge sphere from her hands shot out like a meteor falling from the sky, heading unstoppable towards Chen Qi. The final techniques from both sides clashed, stirring up unprecedented waves! The ocean of the Mist Sea swelled with wave after wave, as if welcoming a tsunami! Everyone closed their eyes, their bloodthirsty nature making it impossible to see clearly. Boom! Boom! Boom! The confrontation between their techniques lasted a full ten seconds before gradually ceasing. The wind blew past, and everything slowly returned to calm. After these giant waves, the ship fell into an unprecedented minute of silence. What had happened? Nancy curiously opened her eyes. But it was not until after that minute that Fen slowly said: ¡°It¡¯s over¡­¡± It¡¯s over! Everyone¡¯s eyes widened, unable to believe the scene before them. There stood Chen Qi, his longsword stuck in the deck, struggling to stand in the gentle breeze. And An had already fallen to the ground, unable to get up again. Her condition was indescribable, like a shattered porcelain doll lying helplessly on the ground, blood continuously flowing out. ¡°The Black Hunter won¡­¡± Nancy murmured incredulously. The genius of the Witch Sea, the successor favored by the Disaster Messenger, the bearer of the secrets of the Magic Net Crack¡ªAn had lost. In that moment, she didn¡¯t know whether she should be excited or delighted! Had An won, they would have become toys of the Magic Net Crack, dying in this vast sea. But what if the Black Hunter had won? Perhaps the Black Hunter would lock her up and play with whips and tentacles¡­ terror flashed in Nancy¡¯s eyes like never before. ¡°Please, spare us, I swear, never again¡­¡± Nancy said loudly. At that moment, she finally snapped out of her delusion about capturing the Black Hunter. The Black Hunter was not a Third Rank Transcendent! The gap in strength between them couldn¡¯t be bridged by numbers alone! Only someone like An, who defied the norms and held secrets, could briefly contend with the Black Hunter. From the beginning, they weren¡¯t hunters; they were toys being played with! Yet, amidst the storm, neither the witch nor the hunter paid any attention to the terrified crew. Fen slowly approached An¡¯s side, carefully lifted An into her arms, then took out a potion, cautiously pouring it into An¡¯s mouth. Gurgle, gurgle! ¡°Hu, hu, hu¡­¡± Chen Qi breathed heavily, spitting blood, enjoying the peaceful sea breeze. The Mist Merchant, and now An, both had fallen at their hands. In the shallow layers of the Mist Sea, no one could stand against them anymore. ¡°We won¡­¡± Chen Qi relaxed his tense body, enjoying a moment of victory as his hair fluttered gently in the sea breeze. And in the comfortable sea breeze, an unprecedented notice appeared before him. [You have defeated the monster that might have destroyed the Witch Sea¡­] [You have completed the quest to ascend to Legend!] COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 492 - 321: Unlocking the Deep Sea Hunter Card! Chapter 492: Chapter 321: Unlocking the Deep Sea Hunter Card! Within the boundless expanse of the Mist Sea. Chen Qi stood steadfast upon the swaying deck, gazing out at the vast ocean before him. The tremendous waves created by his battle with An had briefly scattered the thick fog, and the air over the entire Mist Sea was more refreshing than it had ever been before. ¡°I¡¯ve really had my fill¡­¡± he thought. Chen Qi took in deep breaths of the fresh air, somewhat disbelieving of the prompt before his eyes. Since his arrival in the Witch Sea and after experiencing so many events, he had finally obtained a Legendary profession card and completed the corresponding Occupation Task. ... Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Normally, the difficulty of Occupation Tasks was extremely high; for example, Fen¡¯s Sage¡¯s Medicine would have required at least an entire month¡¯s delay without his help. Completing the Occupation Task within a day of obtaining the Occupation Card was also quite a rare occurrence. ¡°Not bad!¡± Chen Qi stretched his limbs. What he needed to do next, was to find a suitable place to complete the ritual and fully assimilate the Legendary profession card. And all of this was thanks to Teacher An. He had never expected An¡¯s talent to actually be in line with that of a ¡°monster that could potentially destroy the Witch Sea.¡± In the end, it was Teacher An¡¯s body that allowed him to step into a whole new world. Should I perhaps say ¡°Thank you, Teacher An¡±? Chen Qi glanced at An lying in Fen¡¯s arms and reached out to take out the Legendary profession card. At that moment, he suddenly felt intense gazes upon him. Fear, curiosity, desire, admiration, reverence¡­ A mix of emotions poured forth from behind him. Chen Qi turned his head. At the end of the ship, the exploratory crew of the Mist Sea were huddled together, watching him with a mix of alarm and curiosity. Among these crew members, there were also journalists from the White Dove Newspaper. If Pelu were here, I would probably already be giving an interview¡­ Chen Qi thought. The information on his ¡®Occupation Card¡¯ was classified; perhaps he should find an even more secluded place to check it. At this moment, the drained gambler Loren was half-kneeling, looking at the shattered ship, at the defeated An, at the devastation before him. As the planner of the ¡°Bounty Hunters¡¯ Black Hunter Task,¡± one of their ultimate enemies was before them. However, the Black Hunter before Loren now seemed like a towering mountain. He wanted to do something, but in the end, he only managed to say weakly: ¡°Everyone, perform the surrender ritual¡­¡± Above the Witch Sea, there was an unspoken rule not to kill those performing the ¡®surrender ritual.¡¯ The surrender ritual was similar to raising a white flag, a gesture of capitulation. In the Extraordinary World, however, it was more complicated. It required one to kneel, with buttocks in the air, then closing the eyes, hands cupped over the face, pressing the eyeballs with the index fingers, and biting down hard on the thumbs with teeth. Finally, one had to put their head on the ground and press down hard, while no longer emitting Spiritual Power. Under this posture, most Transcendents could no longer launch any effective surprise attacks. Simply put, it was a Transcendent¡¯s posture of surrender. Legend had it that ruthlessly slaughtering those who perform the ¡®ritual of defeat¡¯ was a taboo of time and would draw the gaze of the Angel of the Scales, Libra, ultimately leading to one¡¯s own demise. Chen Qi touched his chin, pondering. Such special ¡®Angels¡¯ really did exist, and in gaming forums, many players had been killed by the relentless pursuit of Libra. Of course, in the Witch Sea, this kind of surrender ritual was not common. Typically, this ritual would only appear under an absolute difference in power, such as when a navy led by a Legendary Transcendent faced off against a Third Rank pirate nest. And in the eyes of the gambler Loren, now there was an absolute gap in strength! Apart from Diya¡¯s mecha, they had no ability to resist whatsoever. ¡°We once offended the Black Hunter; perhaps this is our only chance to survive¡­¡± Loren couldn¡¯t help but think of the Witch Times¡¯ various speculations about the Black Hunter and the Witch. Before him, An, half-dead, had become the plaything of the Flower Witch. As a Hunter, he should never perform such a humiliating ritual, but there were too many innocents on this ship. Bang! Loren put his head to the ground and clenched his teeth. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Under Loren¡¯s lead, over twenty people on the ship knelt down, heads to the ground, teeth biting their palms, not daring to look directly at Chen Qi. In their eyes, the Black Hunter had become a Sea Monster that couldn¡¯t be looked upon directly! ¡°No need for such grand gestures¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the trembling crowd, touched his head, and was utterly unable to anticipate such a development. Under the influence of the newspapers, what has become of the images of me and the Witch¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. He had met Pelu once, so, in reality, most of the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s reports about him were factual. But the Witch Times was different. Recently, having tasted the sweetness of ¡®fabrication¡¯ and ¡®love-hate drama,¡¯ the Witch Times had completely let itself go and started ¡®writing novels.¡¯ Well, in this way, it¡¯s also good for checking the Occupation Card¡­ Chen Qi took out the Occupation Card. With the completion of the occupation mission, the seal on the Legendary Profession Card had also been lifted. [You have obtained the twisted Legendary Occupation Card ¡®Deep Sea Monster¡¯.] Deep Sea Monster¡­ Chen Qi blinked. So this was the real name of the Occupation Card. Over the long years, because the ¡®Deep Sea Hunter¡¯ itself was too famous, the legendary occupation he held had also become known as the Deep Sea Hunter in the telling and retelling. Chen Qi examined it. [Deep Sea Monster: Nature: Lamp, Blade Special: This Occupation Card has undergone special treatment; its ¡®Monster¡¯ part is completely suppressed by the ¡®Hunter¡¯ part. Description: A Hunter above the vast sea, constantly hunting deep sea monsters; throughout his long career, the blood of monsters had dyed his clothes black, their aberrant blood seeping through his skin and into his bones. In thousands of nights, he was a mere thought, a simple step away from becoming a Sea Monster of the Witch Sea. Eventually, in long-fought battles, on the thousandth night under the light of lamps, his powerful will devoured that boundless desire for aberration, transforming him into something that no longer existed, a ¡®Monster¡¯ and ¡®Hunter¡¯ who no longer feared any deep sea monster. Effects: After assimilation, you will be able to accommodate all ¡®Monster Deformations,¡¯ withstand all ¡®High Deformation Skills,¡¯ obtain Fourth Rank Legendary Spiritual Power Origins, greatly increase the upper limit of your body, and gain significant insight into Blade Phase Skills. Assimilation Method: Put the Occupation Card into the sea within a vortex full of monsters to digest.] Chen Qi looked at the description of the Deep Sea Occupation Card before him. The card simply described the information of the Deep Sea Hunter. Just as he thought, the Deep Sea Hunter occupation could further strengthen his unfinished monster stream. However, the description wasn¡¯t complete; the boost from the Legendary Occupation Card would be even more powerful than described on the card. Moreover, his Hunter¡¯s Ember would also enhance this Legendary Occupation Card. Digesting this Occupation Card required finding the Vortex Land. That place wasn¡¯t hard to find; he just had to return to the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s habitat¡­ Chen Qi put away the Occupation Card and looked at An, who was cradled in Fen¡¯s embrace, and asked: ¡°How is she? What¡¯s her condition?¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 493 - 322 Book Witch and An Chapter 493: Chapter 322 Book Witch and An Is she better now¡­ The words of the Black Hunter, like endless tolling bells, echoed in everyone¡¯s minds. Such a gentle yet icy tone! Black Hunter, what exactly do you intend to do? People with their heads to the ground couldn¡¯t help but tremble, their thoughts running wild. Could it be, as reported in the Witch Times, that the Black Hunter and witches abduct innocent people and simultaneously torment them with tentacles and vines? Once they are worn out, they bury them in the ground. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Come for me, my body is more suited for medication¡­¡± The gambler, Loren, clenched his teeth and whispered very softly. ... ¡°Don¡¯t come for me¡­¡± Nancy, her head to the ground, struggled desperately to restrain her inexplicable excitement and shame, letting fear dominate her mind. Should I get up now and look at the Flower Witch¡­ Nancy was extremely conflicted. Although it was just her speculation, the timing of the Flower Witch¡¯s appearance matched exactly with the escape of the young Miss of the Golden Canary Family. It is likely that the Flower Witch is from her same family and moreover, her status is probably much higher. However, amid all these worries, neither Nancy nor Loren could express their true thoughts. What are they talking about? Chen Qi did not pay attention to the two and looked towards Fen. Fen slowly took the potion bottle from An¡¯s mouth, shaking her head: ¡°Her body has already shattered¡­¡± ¡°Moreover, within her body, there remains a kind of special glowing Spiritual Power, which is slowly forming a new crack¡ªthis is Light Gap Disease, an affliction that is a ¡®terminal condition¡¯, even for a Legend¡­¡± A terminal condition¡­ Chen Qi walked over, crouched down, and examined An in her current state. An lay on Fen¡¯s lap, her white hair quietly spread on the ground, her arms covered in fresh blood and cracks, her expression filled with immense pain, seemingly still unable to escape from the ¡®Black Hunter¡¯s nightmare.¡¯ Embracing the power of the Magic Net has cost her body an unprecedented price. Too many powerful Transcendents in this world have died from ¡®mutations¡¯ and ¡®diseases.¡¯ Fen took out some bandages and gently made a simple dressing. She sighed: ¡°I am just a Pharmacist; my potions cannot heal her. She needs a real Doctor¡ªif she doesn¡¯t get help from a great Doctor within a month, she will definitely die¡­¡± ¡°Even if treated, if the root cause isn¡¯t addressed, within three months, she will still die¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was silent for a moment, lost in thought. Unlike Fen, in his eyes, An¡¯s condition had not yet reached the stage of being a ¡®terminal condition.¡¯ Having been nurtured by the Disaster Messenger of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, and after this battle, although injured, An had also reached a whole new realm. Moreover, after experiencing the infinite Spiritual Power of the Magic Net, An¡¯s control over Spiritual Power will reach a whole new level. The new realm that An reached is an extremely rare talent, which would make the Disaster Messenger extend a helping hand. However, An¡¯s injuries were more severe than I had imagined. Could the Disaster Messenger really solve An¡¯s problems? A sea breeze softly blew¡­ Chen Qi fell into deep thought. An¡¯s source of strength came from the ¡®Magic Net¡¯¡­ ¡®Magic Net¡¯¡­ Suddenly, Chen Qi had a flash of inspiration. ¡°Magic Net¡± as the main storyline of the White Tower Federation, many strong beings in the White Tower Federation care about the events related to the Magic Net. Most people who mutate due to the Magic Net end up destroying a town after the mutation and ultimately their bodies completely disappear, becoming part of the Magic Net. Under the influence of the ¡°Magic Net,¡± those who survived were undoubtedly geniuses among geniuses! The survivors would also become key figures within the White Tower Federation. Of course, at this stage, only a few powerful individuals knew about the ¡°Magic Net¡± disaster. Perhaps An could try to find the Book Saint mentioned in the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s letter, who had lived for over a hundred years. Chen Qi recalled for a long time, soon after, this Book Saint, who stayed in the library, would likely hold a trial for the successor of the ¡°Witch of the Book¡± due to various major events happening in the world, gathering all Third Rank Book Phase Transcendents from the White Tower Federation! An wasn¡¯t from the White Tower Federation, but as a distinguished student from Book Tower University, he should be eligible to partake in the Witch of the Book¡¯s trial. According to the normal path, An, under the mentorship of the Disaster Messenger from the Meteorological Bureau, would become a Great Demon Master, becoming one of the powerful forces to protect his homeland against the Great Whale surges in the future. Although following the Disaster Messenger at the Meteorological Bureau wasn¡¯t bad, if he could become a disciple of the Book Saint Asilina, the future would be even more promising! Most importantly, as the Book Saint Asilina could likely treat An¡¯s Light Gap Disease more effortlessly, while also unleashing An¡¯s potential. However, all of this depended on An¡¯s own will¡­ Chen Qi thought for a while, took out a piece of paper and a pen, and awkwardly wrote down the information about the ¡°Book Saint Trial.¡± Fen, curious, leaned over to look at what Chen Qi was writing, bit her lip, and a question mark-shaped little white flower and some slightly angry little red flowers appeared above her head. Damn riddle-maker! Fen didn¡¯t have much information about this incident; she only knew that An and Chen Qi knew each other. In Fen¡¯s eyes, An and Chen Qi were likely special agents of the secretive White Dove Newspaper! However, due to certain incidents, they had to act on their own. Although she had many questions, she chose not to ask in front of so many people. She¡¯d ask when they got back, and if he didn¡¯t answer, she¡¯d knock him out and ask again¡ªI am, after all, a Witch of Legendary Rank, needing to resort to some witchy methods¡­ Fen thought silently to herself. Is there something else to write? Chen Qi could vaguely feel that An, perhaps due to his disappearance, was falling into misunderstandings and troubles. These misunderstandings had far exceeded his expectations. The series of events prior had happened too suddenly; he had not found an appropriate opportunity to reveal his identity to An. Now, perhaps I should tell An about my identity. Who knows, as an excellent Bounty Hunter, elite of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, a newbie mentor of Maro Town, a Guardian who despises Sea Beasts, how An would see me knowing I am a Black Hunter¡­ Chen Qi struggled internally for a moment and eventually wrote a hint about his identity on the piece of paper. This message should only be understandable by An¡­ Chen Qi finished writing the note and found a crack in An¡¯s Staff, where he inserted it. When An used a Magic Technique again, he should discover the note. It was not surprising that for a considerable length of time, he and An would not meet again. Moreover, with his current predicament, even if the ¡°Maro Town newbie¡± cover was blown, it wouldn¡¯t matter much now. Fen took out a blanket and gently placed the injured An on it. After finishing up these matters, Chen Qi stood up and dusted off his hands. It was time to leave, the aura from the Magic Net Crack enough to penetrate the shallow layers of the Mist Sea. Loren was also on the boat, in the shallow layer, they shouldn¡¯t run into too much danger. However, before leaving, there was one very important thing he needed to handle. ¡°Loren.¡± Chen Qi looked up and uttered. Loren shivered, his head bowed as he pushed his cherished backpack card forward. Tick-tock! Tick-tock! A light sea breeze brushed by. Three seconds later, Loren abandoned his hopeful thinking and pushed the ¡®Light Witch Relic¡¯ he had borrowed, from beneath his knees. At that moment, Fen¡¯s eyes widened, and an excited little yellow flower appeared above her head. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 494 - 323 Promotion to Legend, Hunter and Monster! Chapter 494: Chapter 323 Promotion to Legend, Hunter and Monster! ¡°What a great item!¡± Chen Qi excitedly reached out, picking up the mirror. It was a dressing mirror with a golden frame. [The Witch¡¯s Lie Vanity Mirror: Nature: Lamp Description: The Witch of the Lamp, in the pursuit of hunting the Ice Witch, crafted this genius seal by using a Light Witch Relic! Function: At the cost of ¡°telling the truth and suffering Spiritual Power damage,¡± one can obtain a chance to divine another¡¯s whereabouts. ... Note: The higher the Rank of the divination target, the higher the Rank required by the person bearing the cost. Note: Observations suggest that continuous use can produce an uncontrollable curiosity, leading one to unconsciously develop an interest in all things unknown. The Witch of the Lamp Note: Curiosity, curiosity is the purpose of life! It is the true essence of our being!] Not just any Witch¡¯s Relic that could be used by non-witches! Chen Qi was extraordinarily excited by the unexpected find. He hadn¡¯t thought that such a good thing would exist. Fen could hardly hide her joy. In order to prevent the Black Whale Group from destroying the Witch Sea, she needed to open the Witch¡¯s Coffin. And to open the Witch¡¯s Coffin, she needed at least five Witch Relics. According to the information she had previously, Witch Relics were mostly in the hands of major powers and extremely difficult to obtain! Yet here they were, aboard an exploration ship, and they had stumbled upon the relic of the Light Witch! It could be considered an incredibly surprising gain! ¡°Is this mirror from the newspaper office?¡± Chen Qi looked down at Loren, who was bowing his head, and asked. The White Dove Newspaper was the only organization in the Witch Sea, other than the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, that possessed a large number of Lamp Phase forbidden artifacts. Loren didn¡¯t deny it, nodding lightly in response. ¡°As expected.¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t waste words and continued to search for the spoils of war. Aside from the heavy Mecha that Diya couldn¡¯t take away, there wasn¡¯t much of importance on the entire ship. Considering that the ship still needed to return to the Crack Sea, Chen Qi only took away items that could be sold for money and Gold Coins. The value of these Gold Coins, when added up, was about thirty million shell coins. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°That should be enough¡­¡± Chen Qi finished tallying and said, ¡°Let¡¯s call it a day.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Fen nodded, stuffing the items into a large sack and tossing it onto their small houseboat! A bountiful harvest! ¡°Goodbye, everyone!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s lips quirked up as he faced the sea breeze, with a full bag of loot, hopping onto the ship. ¡°Everyone, goodbye! Be safe on your way home!¡± Fen, with a light and lively step like a thief laden with spoils, waved to the crowd and boarded the houseboat. Return voyage! ¡­ ¡­ Everyone bowed their heads, silent, the Black Hunters had left five minutes ago, but they still hadn¡¯t raised their heads. The Black Hunters had let them go so easily. It wasn¡¯t until a woman wearing a white jumpsuit, draped in a coat, with protective goggles on her head and big wavy blonde hair, boarded the wounded ship. This person was none other than Catastrophe Messenger Rose from the Witch Sea¡¯s Shell Country Meteorological Bureau! The Catastrophe Messenger adjusted her hat, looking incredulously at the scene before her. The operation to hunt down the Black Hunter had failed. However, the failure of the Meteorological Bureau made her strangely happy. In a corner of the ship laid their long-missing investigator Jige. Additionally, the Level-A Crack Magic Net had not lost control but had been effectively dealt with! Looking at the people still alive before her, Catastrophe Messenger Rose crossed her arms and said, ¡°You¡¯re quite lucky to encounter the Magic Net and still be alive.¡± The people remained silent, not speaking. ¡°The source of the Magic Net¡­¡± The Catastrophe Messenger lowered her head, looking at the novice instructor An, her most valued student, at her feet. ¡°You lost, An, defeated by the Black Hunter¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s lips curled with a taunting smile. An had once told her that she would defeat the Black Hunter! The Catastrophe Messenger quietly awaited An¡¯s rebuttal. Her student, though not talkative, was extremely competitive. It was this competitiveness that had given her such strength at the Third Rank. And the Catastrophe Messenger also believed that the student she favored would one day become one of the strongest people in the world, surpassing the Black Hunter. But this time, An didn¡¯t respond with her usual defiance. Lying on the ground, An struggled to turn her head and looked out to the distant sea, not shifting her gaze for a long time. ¡­ ¡­ A day later, at Lamp Moon Island. Chen Qi stood atop the figurehead of the Nearshore Dominator, carefully steering into the center of a giant whirlpool. Soon, he found a suitable spot, the center of a hundred-meter whirlpool. ¡°This place will do¡­¡± Chen Qi swallowed hard as an intense craving surged through his body, craving for energy. He didn¡¯t inform Fen and Bree of his arrival here. Chen Qi planned to secretly advance his Rank without Fen knowing, and surprise her. Bree was still repairing the ship, and Fen was still concocting potions. Logically, Chen Qi should rest before reaching this place, recuperate, and then complete his promotion. However, he felt his body cells growing hungrier, increasingly desperate for energy. At that moment, a prompt appeared. [Your body is suffering from the side effect ¡°Hunger¡± of the Witch¡¯s Potion.] [Hunger: Your body longs to satisfy itself! Craves sublimation! Craves a fierce battle!] Witch¡¯s Potion¡­ Chen Qi gritted his teeth. He had almost forgotten that all the potions currently forged by the Flower Witch had significant side effects. Chen Qi flexed his neck. But this intense craving would just aid him in his ascension to legendary status. Chen Qi opened the bag, and scattered the pre-prepared Extraordinary Fish Bait over the whirlpool in front of him. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 495 - 323: Advancing to Legend, Hunter and Monster!_2 Chapter 495: Chapter 323: Advancing to Legend, Hunter and Monster!_2 Boom! Boom! Under the lure of the bait, increasingly ferocious and terrifying sea beasts began to converge towards the vortex. In the center of the vortex, a large number of monsters were gathering. The time had come! Chen Qi excitedly pulled out the Deep Sea Hunter Card, then fiercely used a long knife to slash open his arm. A large amount of fresh blood flowed from his arm, completely soaking the card. ... As the blood came into contact with the card, the Deep Sea Hunter Card burst forth with unprecedented Spiritual Power, like a vast ocean! Simultaneously, the hunter depicted on the card seemed to come to life, using the air above it to emit a dense fog-like rolling murderous aura! The fresh red blood instantly soaked the sea! Meanwhile, under the influence of this blood, the eyes of the sea beasts near the vortex turned an intense red, plunging into madness! Right after, the Deep Sea Hunter Card floating in the air began to emit an unprecedented, storm-like terrifying power! ¡°Digest!¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, he reached out and grasped the card directly. Under the intense grip, the card was crushed by him, turning into an even greater power, permeating his blood and striking directly at his soul! Chen Qi¡¯s brain kept buzzing, his entire body suddenly resounded with a thunderous boom, fiery burning Spiritual Power struck directly at his torso! Boom! Boom! Unlike his previous transformations, this promotion not only permeated his blood but also struck directly at his heart, assaulting his soul! Chen Qi took off his shirt, revealing his upper body. His muscles only slightly bulged, but the color was like cast steel, emitting rolling heat! Power surged towards him, as if in the next moment, he could transform into a terrifying monster. At that moment, he could feel that he wasn¡¯t just at the center of the vortex; he himself was the center of the vortex. Boom! In that instant, Chen Qi strongly felt his body stepping into a new realm. With just enough food, his physique could grow wildly like a newborn. His body had been sublimated. After the body¡¯s casting, next began the soul¡¯s casting. ¡°Roar¡­¡± Chen Qi opened his mouth; his teeth became incredibly sharp, oozing with blood like a wild beast. A strong desire filled his brain, a brain becoming that of a monster! To shed human flesh and become an endlessly reproducing, pleasure-seeking mucus mother tree! To shed human flesh and gain the dark deep sea tentacles that swim the seas unafraid! To shed human flesh and gain the dark, formless body of a Shadow Demon! To shed human flesh and gain the indestructible body of a dragon soaring through the skies! At this moment, each inch of his muscles seemed to have its ideas, yearning to evolve towards ¡°monster,¡± to distort! It was as if countless terrifying, twisted monsters were seducing him, luring him to become a new kind of killing monster¡­ ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi clenched his fists, resisting this desire was several times more uncomfortable and difficult than he imagined. [You have acquired High Rank Blade Phase Comprehension.] Bang! Suddenly, before him, a flame slowly blossomed, dispelling the countless monsters¡¯ temptations¡­ This tiny flame, carrying boundless Spiritual Power, gently brushed against his body. It wasn¡¯t cold but soothed his restless heart. Chen Qi reached out, grasped the tiny flame, and swallowed it. Huu¡ª S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The tranquil sea breeze blew by. The infinite monstrous desires in Chen Qi¡¯s heart were temporarily suppressed by the light of the flame. His body, his heart, gradually settled into calm. [You have acquired High Order Lamp Phase Comprehension.] Chen Qi snapped back to reality, took out his watch, and glanced at the time. The brief moment in his brain had already lasted a full three hours. The Spirit Power Field on this sea had also lasted three hours. At this moment, his entire body was enshrouded in a mountain-like Spirit Power Field; he was like a dragon, inviolable. [You have ascended to Legendary, becoming a terrifying hunter on the sea.] Chen Qi looked down and saw his once frail body, now strong as steel. [Your physique has increased by 30 points, your strength by 30 points, your inspiration by 50 points, your agility by 20 points.] A total of 130 points in enhancements¡­ Chen Qi then waved his hand, unleashing more powerful strength than before. Furthermore, as a Blade Phase profession, it was only a matter of time before his body, on par with dragons, reached its ¡°limit.¡± Chen Qi smiled, moved his body around, and then looked in detail at his new profession. [Deep Sea Monster Nature: Lamp, Blade Description: Hunt those monsters! With their blood, cast our flesh, remake our souls! Passive Talent: Hunter Enlightenment: Your Blade Phase Comprehension is high, you can learn Legendary Blade Phase Skills, and when digesting ¡°Hunter¡± related Skill Cards, you will digest more quickly. Lamp Fire: Having acquired High Order Lamp Phase Comprehension, you are blessed by the Lamp Phase, and there is always a flame in your heart, which can help you resist unimaginable mental attacks, divination tracking, and more. Monster¡¯s Desire: Your will is strong, your flesh has been remade, under the illumination of Lamp Fire, any deformities caused by blood, spirit, weapons, soul, potions, etc., cannot twist your will! Meanwhile, these deformities will ultimately submit to you! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 496 - 323: Advancing to Legend, Hunter and Monster!_3 Chapter 496: Chapter 323: Advancing to Legend, Hunter and Monster!_3 ¡°You are not immune to these aberrations; you are above them!¡± Chen Qi looked at the three passive skills. Unless two essential perceptions are met, Lamp Fire is a defensive passive. And Monster¡¯s Desire, turned out to be more powerful than he had imagined. Simply put, as long as he manipulated it properly, he could have the abilities of a Blood Demon without suffering the drawback of fearing sunlight. In fact, not only that, but this talent also made him immune to most of the negative consequences created in emergencies. ... This is a god-level talent of the monster flow¡­ Chen Qi mused quietly. These three talents would form the key to his system in the future. Chen Qi then reviewed the profession quest of the Deep Sea Hunter. [You have received the profession quest ¡®Monster Hunter¡¯: Monster Hunter: Quest objective: Every two weeks, you need to defeat a monster that might destroy Witch Sea and the coastal cities! Quest reward: A large number of inspiration points, Blade¡¯s inspiration, Lamp¡¯s inspiration. Note: Blade¡¯s inspiration and Lamp¡¯s inspiration can accelerate the learning of Skill Cards or enhance one¡¯s own release. Note: The stronger the hunting enemy, the greater the reward.] Chen Qi examined this quest objective. This task was quite special, as, due to the modifications of the Deep Sea Hunter, this card¡¯s task was highly tied to Witch Sea. Essentially, it was the low-level version of the ¡®profession promotion quest.¡¯ The frequency of the quest trigger was every two weeks¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. However, before he had fully developed, completing this task would still be quite challenging. At that moment, Chen Qi felt a warm flow within him. [Your Hunter¡¯s Ember has strengthened your profession quest. When completing the task, you will also receive a special ¡®inspiration¡¯ Hunter¡¯s Fire. Hunter¡¯s Fire: This inspiration allows you to enter dreams within the Sea of Spiritual Power, helping you break through Blade Phase, Lamp Phase skills, or comprehend and combine new skills. Note: This Hunter¡¯s Fire can also be considered as Lamp¡¯s inspiration or Blade¡¯s inspiration for strengthening Skill Cards.] Hunter¡¯s Fire¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he looked it over. The tip from Hunter¡¯s Ember was actually about strengthening the task. It allowed for skill fusion, in addition to breaking through the skill ceiling¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. Normally, such skill fusion and breakthroughs in the skill ceiling required a great deal of practice and knowledge accumulation. And the Hunter¡¯s Fire could save a considerable amount of time to complete this process. Undoubtedly, compared to the original reward, this reward was much more powerful. Not bad! Chen Qi calmed his excited emotions. His body now was nothing like it used to be! Wait! Chen Qi glanced at his Monster¡¯s Desire talent. Although it was called Monster¡¯s Desire, in reality, this talent should be called ¡®Human¡¯s Desire.¡¯ This talent wasn¡¯t like a normal monster flow talent; its essence was to suppress the impact of ¡°aberrations¡± on the body and mind, forcibly maintaining the body within the ¡®human¡¯ range. Moreover, it was more versatile than ordinary monster flow. And in fact, Chen Qi wasn¡¯t lacking ways to acquire these ¡®monsterizations¡¯ now. Aside from the various incidents at the Crack, the simplest way to become a ¡®monster¡¯ was to ingest concocted potions! And the Flower Witch was a master potion maker! His body now could handle all kinds of potions¡ªShadow Demon Medicine, Enchanting Demon Potion, Deep Sea Tentacle Monster Medicine, Tree Medicine, Mushroom Medicine, Mermaid Potion¡­ He could eat them all now! What dangerous potions could the Flower Witch create? Chen Qi faced the sea breeze, steering the Nearshore Dominator toward Lamp Moon Island. Now, the Flower Witch and Bree were still unaware of his secret Legend. I wonder what their expressions would be when they saw him advance to Legend? It would be a surprise for them¡­ Chen Qi held his head high, particularly exhilarated. COMMENT S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 497 - 324: The Evil Witchs Hypnotic Potion Chapter 497: Chapter 324: The Evil Witch¡¯s Hypnotic Potion Lamp Moon Island, aboard an elusive Ghost Ship. ¡°Hmm hmm hmm~¡± A witch cloaked in a cape was in the Ghost Ship¡¯s makeshift alchemy room, clipping her nails and dropping them into the boiling Magic Potion Pot. ¡°Flower Phase witch¡¯s nails, plus a bit of life energy, and the fragile, compliant flower¡­¡± In the bubbling green potion pot, bubbles instantly turned the concoction into a pink-colored potion! Nearby, six Water Elves widened their eyes, staring at the evil, terrifying witch on the ship with a fearful look. ... Afraid! Terrified! ¡°Hmm hmm hmm hmm¡­¡± The corners of the witch¡¯s mouth curled up; she couldn¡¯t resist letting out some wicked laughter, as a bold plan was already in motion in her heart. Taking advantage of the Hunter¡¯s absence to complete her evil potion! S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Lastly, add the most joyous Flower Wine!¡± Gurgle! Gurgle! The Magic Potion Pot emitted scalding steam! Fen, holding a massive Alchemy Stick with both hands, excitedly stirred the potion. Finally, with a giant heart appearing at the center of the potion, a perfect magic potion was concocted. Fen picked up a wine bottle, filled it with the essence of the potion, and then poured more delicious Flower Wine into it! Magic Potion mixed with wine! Just like that, her carefully prepared potion wine was successfully made! Flower Sea Seductive Medicine Wine! As a potion wine, it could silently induce a strange tipsy feeling, while making one¡¯s consciousness weak and easy to coax into a bizarre ¡°compliant¡± state. It was very similar to the Skill of a Third Rank Heartless Hypnotist, but in terms of potency, it was far stronger. Chen Qi, with his Third Rank constitution, couldn¡¯t resist this powerful hypnotic potion! With this, one could pry open the riddle-laden Hunter¡¯s mouth! ¡°Hee hee hee hee hee¡­¡± Fen held the potion wine high and couldn¡¯t stop laughing. However, she soon noticed a problem. This way, might it not be too good¡­ Fen felt a twinge of conscience. Although she robbed exploration ships, bullied the naive Dragon Tamers, learned Life Forbidden Techniques, concocted illegal potions, and mingled with the Black Hunter, she was a good witch. I am a witch, and sometimes, I must resort to a witch¡¯s methods¡­ Fen remembered her teacher¡¯s teachings and hesitated for a moment, shaking her head. No, as a High-level Transcendent, Fen recently felt she lacked a bit of necessary assertiveness. And the potion was harmless, even making one feel very comfortable! Fen thought to herself. ¡°Moreover, next, discussing the big plans with Qi will be easier¡­¡± Suddenly, a shout came! Speaking of which, Chen Qi went out to see the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, why hasn¡¯t he returned? Fen had a puzzled little flower sprout above her head. Suddenly, outside, Chen Qi¡¯s voice came. ¡°Fen!!¡± Hearing Chen Qi¡¯s voice, Fen shuddered as if electrocuted, turned off the stove in panic. He¡¯s back so soon! Fen asked Water Elf No.2 to threaten the other Water Elves not to reveal her plan. The Nearshore Dominator lowered its head, gently placing its head at the side of the ship. Chen Qi climbed from Nearshore Dominator¡¯s head onto the deck, surveying the whole ship. Bree was repairing machinery atop the Lamp Moon Island. Chen Qi lowered his head. His Deep Sea Perception sensed many extremely subtle traces of Spiritual Power. Above the deck, he could see a ¡®tiny seed.¡¯ The dangerous Flower Seed previously obtained from the gardener, Nancy. On this ship, there were hundreds of such seeds hidden! This was a method commonly used by gardeners, planting seeds in advance and ambushing enemies as they entered the ¡®seed¡¯ Domain when the seeds were detonated. Enemies? Chen Qi thought initially, but quickly dismissed the idea. After all, Fen was still on the ship. That is, the seeds meant for ambush were very likely placed by Fen! Fen wants to ambush me? Chen Qi frowned, immediately considering this possibility. On the way to Mist Sea, Fen had mentioned more than once her wish to pry open his mouth! To generate binding vines from the seeds and then interrogate me¡­ Chen Qi fell into deep thought. Although with Fen¡¯s character, it shouldn¡¯t be too extreme, he still didn¡¯t enjoy the idea of Fen prying his mouth open. It felt foolish to be tricked by the Flower Witch. Most importantly, his real identity was not even a member of the White Dove Newspaper as Fen imagined. Chen Qi took out a vial of Fen¡¯s ¡®Spiritual Power Concealment¡¯ potion. He had just been promoted to Legend, and with a simple Spiritual Power Concealing potion, he was indistinguishable from his Third Rank Spiritual Power Field. Chen Qi drank the potion, and his Spiritual Power Field gradually faded. Meanwhile, Fen, who had handled the ¡®crime tools¡¯ scene in the Alchemy Room, came out, clapped her hands, and happily said: ¡°Qi and Bree, I have made a super tasty potion wine!¡± Saying so, Fen picked up the potion wine and showed it off, ¡°To celebrate our grand ship, with only nine crew members, completing the battle of Mist Sea!¡± Above the island, Bree, engrossed in mechanical work, wiped the sweat from his forehead: ¡°Don¡¯t disturb a Mechanic¡¯s work! You all go ahead and drink!¡± Potion wine¡­ Chen Qi stared at the potion wine in Fen¡¯s hand. Her wine bottle was a Flower Wine bottle. However, Chen Qi didn¡¯t object, agreeing to the matter. Today, the sky was clear, and the sunshine was particularly comforting, and the two didn¡¯t choose to celebrate in the dining room but directly on the deck, laying out a simple tablecloth. COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 498 - 324: The Evil Witchs Hypnotic Potion_2 Chapter 498: Chapter 324: The Evil Witch¡¯s Hypnotic Potion_2 Both sat down to celebrate the great victory in the Mist Sea. Fen raised her glass, happily saying, ¡°Qi! Congratulations on getting the Legendary profession card and successfully completing the occupational task. Now, you just need to find the place for promotion, and you will be able to complete it!¡± ¡°Right, and we also got the Witch¡¯s Mirror! Next, we just need to get two more Witch Relics¡­¡± After speaking, Fen poured the potion wine into a glass and handed it to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the cup, looking at the translucent pink Flower Wine in front of him. ... The scent of Flower Phase, this is Flower Phase¡¯s Interrogation Wine¡­ Chen Qi recognized the category of this wine at a glance. In the player forum, this wine is very common in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, often used in various strange segments. However¡­ Chen Qi felt that, with his constitution after ascending to Legend, this potion wine would not have any negative effects on him. Fen raised her cup, happily saying, ¡°To our victory! Qi!¡± ¡°Mm!¡± Chen Qi did not hesitate and downed the Flower Wine in one gulp. After drinking, his cheeks flushed slightly, and his body felt as though a spring breeze had passed over, extraordinarily comfortable. The taste is not bad, very sweet, slightly dizzying¡­ Chen Qi evaluated in his mind, closer to a fruity beverage than wine. Additionally, it contained an Extraordinary element, bringing a unique ¡®spring breeze sensation.¡¯ Though becoming fuzzy, he still maintained his reason! Drank it down! Fen raised her glass and toasted Chen Qi two more times. Once she confirmed Chen Qi¡¯s face was red enough, slightly dizzy, Fen swiftly switched from kneeling to a cross-legged posture. Then, she lifted her head, swaying her pink wine glass like a witch playing with people¡¯s hearts: ¡°Qi, what is your true identity?¡± Fen spoke calmly, with a kind of interrogator¡¯s feeling! Is this an interrogation again? Chen Qi did not lie, quietly saying, ¡°Just an ordinary youth born in Maro Town, aspiring to reach the pinnacle of the Extraordinary.¡± Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The pinnacle of the Extraordinary¡­ Fen asked again, ¡°Aren¡¯t you with the White Dove Newspaper? Or a member of some other secret Extraordinary organization?¡± Chen Qi slowed down his speech, slightly bewildered, saying, ¡°Of course not, the only organization I¡¯ve joined is the Hunter Association¡­¡± So, it¡¯s true, he didn¡¯t lie to me¡­ Fen blinked, continuing to ask, ¡°Do you have any secrets you¡¯re keeping from me?¡± Secrets kept from you¡­ Chen Qi fell into brief contemplation. In fact, other than being a transmigrator, the only thing he had concealed from Fen was the ¡®Deep Sea Affinity¡¯ talent. After so many experiences, with Fen¡¯s wisdom, she must have already realized it. Chen Qi thought about it, and straightforwardly said, ¡°I have a special psychic talent that allows me to have a higher affinity with sea creatures¡­¡± Upon hearing this answer, Fen showed no surprise. ¡°I already knew that, your secret.¡± Fen drank another sip of Flower Wine with pride, cheeks blushing. Although she had already guessed it, hearing it directly from Chen Qi still inexplicably delighted her. Finally, Fen¡¯s face became serious, as she asked the question she cared about most, regarding the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Her teacher had taught her that if she ever returned to the Witch Sea, she must be wary of all ¡®Helpers.¡¯ Because of her ¡®Witch¡¯ identity, many Helpers might ultimately aim for her teacher¡¯s body and the priceless treasure of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Fen¡¯s last question was, ¡°Qi, why are you willing to join me¡­ in searching for Witch Relics, in opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­¡± Opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin was not just crazy for a Third Rank Transcendent but even for a Legend. Chen Qi took another sip of Flower Wine and blurted out, ¡°To become an existence beyond Legend, I need the help of a strong being¡­¡± The path of Legend is not the end; even as a Legend, it is very hard to defeat the Lantern Death God¡¯s Angel Envoys or escape the disaster of the Great Whale. If one wants to become stronger, to reach the Domain of the Saint, or even the domains of Angel or Demigod, one needs a reliable helper and knowledge about Saints. Becoming beyond Legend¡­ Fen was stunned for a moment; for a youth without any background, this was undoubtedly the most suitable reason. After speaking, Chen Qi always felt something was missing, so he added another sentence. ¡°And also, to help my friend, you¡­¡± ¡°For me¡­¡± Fen¡¯s face immediately flushed, a bit of self-reproach in her heart. Chen Qi had helped her so much, yet she, relying on her status as a Legend, secretly drugged Chen Qi to carry out this ¡®mistrust of companions¡¯ plan. I really am an evil Witch¡­ Fen produced a little blue flower of self-reproach. To alleviate the guilt in her heart, Fen finally asked, ¡°Qi, do you have any wishes you want to fulfill?¡± Wishes to fulfill? Chen Qi was stunned; he thought Fen would continue the interrogation. ¡°As long as I can do it, I¡¯ll help you fulfill this wish¡­ anything.¡± Fen said with self-reproach. Anything! Chen Qi was stunned, looking at the small yellow flowers on Fen¡¯s head. At that moment, the flowers on Fen¡¯s head, swayed due to complex emotions. Chen Qi¡¯s mind teemed with thoughts, struggling to control his ¡®confused¡¯ expression: ¡°Pluck that little flower that¡¯s shaking on your head!¡± Pluck the flower from my head¡­ Fen was stunned. Then, she gently brushed the hair beside her ear and stared intently at Chen Qi. Her expression became puzzled, then it turned cold! Soon, she realized that Chen Qi had not been beguiled by her potion! Fen¡¯s expression was cold, like an icy wolf, as she questioned: ¡°Qi, you weren¡¯t completely enchanted by the flower wine?¡± Danger! Chen Qi sensed a tinge of murderous intent, the terrifying intent of a witch! At the same time, all the trap seeds buried throughout the ship started to sprout! I have been discovered¡­ Chen Qi dropped the pretense, his lips curling into a smirk: ¡°Hmm, what about it?¡± He was now a legend, and even if Fen attacked forcefully, he had the power to strike back. However, Fen¡¯s ¡®Life Technique¡¯ was too enigmatic; if it came to a head-on clash, he might not be a match for her! A bit troublesome¡­ Chen Qi clenched his teeth. To be precise, having just ascended, he was no match for her under the ¡®traps¡¯ she had prepared in advance. Chen Qi faintly envisioned himself being ensnared by Fen¡¯s vines, hanged and whipped¡ªa horrifying scene all because he had deceived Fen. You deceived me¡­ Fen stood silent, slowly stood up, and took hold of her magic wand. The sea wind gently caressed her hair, which bore bright red petals. Next, she aimed the wand at Chen Qi and suddenly channeled her Qi Power! Boom! Accompanied by a loud noise, the entire ship¡¯s seeds burst open, grew at a swift pace, becoming large and twisted! And the target of these Extraordinary Seeds was none other than Chen Qi! Chen Qi quickly drew his long sword! Even if caught by Fen, he would have to lose standing! Boom! However, the next second, to his surprise, the ¡®Extraordinary Plants¡¯ rushing towards him halted. Yellow petals fell on his face, extraordinarily soothing. Chen Qi looked at the ¡®flower boat¡¯ before him. These weren¡¯t the binding vines but ¡®flower seeds,¡¯ which, under the influence of Extraordinary Power, filled the entire ship with blossoms in an instant. Roses, lilies, tulips, violets; a mix of flowers intertwined, painting vivid tapestries, dazzling and breathtaking. The sea breeze blew gently, and the flowers swayed with the wind. Under the sunlight, Chen Qi seemed to be in a dream woven by the Witch about beauty and hope. This was the Flower Ceremony of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom to celebrate the promotion of loved ones, symbolizing blessings, expectations, and love for the person being promoted. Looking at the sea of celebratory flowers before him, Chen Qi was momentarily at a loss, unsure of what to say. Fen¡¯s icy countenance slowly faded away, her lips lifting into a slight smile: ¡°Welcome back, congratulations on your ascent to legend, Qi¡­¡± She recited the words she had prepared for a long time. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± I thought too much, Fen never intended to capture and interrogate me¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head, his face flushing, and whispered: ¡°Sorry, Fen, I thought you were going to apprehend me and then interrogate¡­ Also, I didn¡¯t lie to you just now.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Fen looked up, grinning mischievously. Although her potion plan had failed, her instincts told her that Chen Qi wasn¡¯t lying. After all, I am a Witch! A witch who can toy with people¡¯s hearts! Fen took out a seed she had prepared earlier from her bloodied ear. In her hands, the seed broke open, growing into a Canary Flower: ¡°Happy promotion! A little gift from me!¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi silently accepted the flower, standing there, somewhat at a loss. The sea breeze passed, and petals danced with the wind. Such a cheesy Witch and Hunter! Bree, having finished with the mechanical repairs below on the island, lifted his head and looked at the flower boat before him, unable to help but internally comment. He waited for a long while, then spoke up to Chen Qi: ¡°Qi, I have something to report! Um, it¡¯s quite important!¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 499 - 325: Black Prison Ship! Chapter 499: Chapter 325: Black Prison Ship! ¡°What important message?¡± Chen Qi leaned against the ship¡¯s side, proudly twirling the little yellow flower in his hand. Bree fumbled with the radio device: ¡°While in the Mist Sea, I received a message from our captain.¡± ¡°A message from the Ice Demon Pirate Group?¡± Curiosity flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. ... According to previous information, the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group had been stuck in the Mist Sea while trying to rescue their vice captain! It was highly likely that they had ventured deep into the middle layer of the Mist Sea. And in the middle layer of the Mist Sea, they might have encountered unimaginable entities. Furthermore, according to the information he had gathered, an investigator from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau had also encountered a terrifying special ship inside the Mist Sea. Bree lifted the mended radio device and stepped onto the deck: sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Yes, in the Mist Sea, the device I used to contact the captain picked up wailing sounds.¡± ¡°Wailing sounds? What kind of wailing?¡± Chen Qi cocked his head, puzzled. ¡°I¡¯ll play it for you.¡± Bree picked up the radio device and tinkered with it. Zzszsz! Zzszsz! Soon, a hoarse wail emanated from the radio device: ¡°No, don¡¯t¡­¡± The old Transcendent communication device, stuck like it was jammed, kept saying ¡®no, don¡¯t¡¯! Don¡¯t? Don¡¯t come over? Don¡¯t respond? Chen Qi, with his chin propped on his hand, fell into a brief confusion. The voice inside the device sounded like it was encountering some extremely terrifying monsters! Bree lifted the radio: ¡°This device is something extraordinary given to me by the captain; it usually doesn¡¯t break.¡± ¡°Something extraordinary?¡± Chen Qi looked curiously at the device, which was different from regular extraordinary objects. The communication device in Bree¡¯s hand was far more powerful than the Eye of Long Voyage. Bree continued: ¡°That¡¯s pretty much it. Just an hour ago, the radio again transmitted cries of wailing. Moreover, the captain¡¯s communication device transmitted peculiar lightning.¡± Peculiar lightning? Chen Qi looked puzzled, gazing at the device in Bree¡¯s hand. Suddenly, atop the communication device, tiny black lightning appeared. Crack! Crack! Chen Qi frowned. He was very familiar with this kind of tiny lightning. It was the lightning of ¡®Space Shuttle¡¯! And suddenly, atop the calm sea surface, at no specific moment, a tiny white paper boat appeared. ¡°Paper boats¡­¡± Chen Qi blinked his eyes, immediately feeling a chill running down his spine. A tiny paper boat just appeared out of the blue in the vast sea before their eyes? And this tiny paper boat, under the blow of the sea wind, kept accelerating, drifting toward the distant sea. Crrrkk! Crrrkk! Atop the tiny paper boat, tiny black lightning struck again! Chen Qi suddenly woke up. This lightning marked the location of an incoming ¡®Space Shuttle¡¯! ¡°Captain¡¯s toy¡­¡± Bree stood frozen for a moment; he hadn¡¯t anticipated that the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s paper boat would appear here. As the sea breeze blew, the paper boat grew bigger and bigger, from the size of a palm to the size of a head, becoming the size of a house¡­ Soon, with the sound of waves and wind growing louder, the paper boat was no longer just a fragile existence made of paper; its edges gradually hardened. Boom! Together with a thunderous roar, the paper boat before them transformed into a three-layered paper boat! The lines of the boat¡¯s body were smooth, and sails ballooned, proudly sailing against the sea wind! Chen Qi raised his head, looking at this nearly 20-meter extraordinary ship. The main ship of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the Drifting Paper Boat! This was a warship dug out from ancient ruins, legend has it that the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s ships could ignore the taboo of cracks, traveling between realms! Also, as an object under the ¡®Dice Hammer Phase¡¯ taboo, it could take any form, be it a balloon airship soaring through the skies or a carriage on land. At the bow, a young man stood at the highest point of the ship, holding the railing, looking toward the distant sea. The man before them, wearing a captain¡¯s hat, his gray-white hair whipping in the mighty sea wind. Obvious scorching wounds marred his body. He was none other than the great captain of one of the Four Great Pirates, the leader of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the Transforming Monster, the most formidable worker, Captain Palu. ¡°Captain!!¡± Bree couldn¡¯t help but shout out, as the mechanic of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, he hadn¡¯t seen their kind, lovely, beautiful captain for a long time! If he couldn¡¯t see his captain again, he would become a drudge under the Black Hunter. Bree missed his captain dearly, he had a lot of extraordinary materials for crafting new Mechas, needing the captain¡¯s procurement! However, in response to ¡®Bree¡¯s¡¯ shout, Palu showed no joy. He turned back, his eyes filled with terror as he looked at Chen Qi and Bree, then hysterically yelled: ¡°Don¡¯t stop! Run! Run!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s body suddenly stiffened, looking toward the distant sea. Boom! Boom! Just then, in the clear sky, a colossal red and black hundred-meter crack fiercely tore open! In that vast chasm, numerous dark hands forcefully pressed against the sides of the crack and then pulled it open. It was as if a titanic red and black bronze door was being opened by a Titan! Under countless dark hands, the crack grew bigger and bigger, turning into a colossal red and black gate! From within the red and black gate, boundless power poured out, instantly covering the sky in a bright red hue¡ª And then, an unimaginably gigantic warship emerged from the crack! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 500 - 325: Black Prison Ship!_2 Chapter 500: Chapter 325: Black Prison Ship!_2 ¡°What is¡­this?¡± Bree looked up and, for a moment, couldn¡¯t catch a glimpse of the entire warship! The ship soared to a mighty hundred meters high, like a moving steel fortress standing amidst the raging waves, exuding a bone-chilling majesty and combativeness. The surface of the ship¡¯s body was studded with hundreds of thousands of bright red blades, countless blood-stained, thick chains, and innumerable skeletons! It was a gigantic ship that had been baptized by a century of warfare! Before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes popped up a naked red prompt. ... [You have stepped into the Blood General¡¯s Domain¡­] Blood General¡­Chen Qi felt a sharp, intense pang all over his body and hurriedly looked up. But he couldn¡¯t see the situation on the ship at all. He could only faintly sense that on this colossal ship, there were red and black eyes, like hungry hounds, watching them. This was the most massive, most terrifying ship he had seen since arriving at the Witch Sea. Rather than a ship, it was more like a roaming disaster Titan! Chen Qi quickly took a step back and drew his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. However, the huge Titan Ship didn¡¯t seem to care about the tiny Ghost Ship. Only to see! From the cannon port in the center of the warship, emerged two enormous Whale Hunting Spears, aimed at the Paper Boat of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. The twenty-meter-high ship of the Ice Demon Pirate Group appeared like a small fish before a wicked shark compared to the massive ship. Boom! The Whale Hunting Spear shot out fiercely from the ship¡¯s mouth! Accompanied by a massive blast, the Paper Boat of the Ice Demon Pirate Group shuddered violently and had a chunk of its rear clipped off. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, thanks to the crew¡¯s operation, this ¡®Paper Boat¡¯ was still making a tough escape. ¡°The captain¡¯s ship, being treated like prey¡­¡± Bree could hardly imagine the scene before him. The drifting Paper Boat of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the strongest ship in his eyes, now looked no better than a dog that has lost its home! ¡°What happened!¡± Fen looked towards the distant black giant ship, completely clueless about what to do. ¡°Should we run?¡± Fen asked. Chen Qi snapped his fingers and threw down fish bait: ¡°No need, we can handle this!¡± Chen Qi looked up, and although he couldn¡¯t see the specifics of the giant ship, he could see a flag fluttering in the wind. It was an enormous flag, and on top of the flag was an upside-down longsword stained with red and black blood. That was the flag of the Black Blood Empire. This one ship alone could be called the Ship of Destruction, yet, on this one ship, white flames clearly raged. The light of day was scorching this gigantic ship. It was a ship that could only appear in the night. Rumble! Rumble! Chen Qi extended his hand and said: ¡°Fen, give me ten bottles of the most intense Frenzy Potion!¡± ¡°???¡± Fen, curious, eventually handed over ten bottles of Frenzy Potion to Chen Qi. Chen Qi received the potions, lightly ran a finger over them, and sliced open the mouths of the ten potion bottles. Then, mixed with the fish bait, Chen Qi combined these potions with his Extraordinary Fish Bait and tossed them overboard. ¡°Roar!¡± A gigantic maw emerged from the seabed, ferociously snapping up the fish bait soaked in Frenzy Potion! In an instant, bright red torrents of Frenzy Blood surged over the body of the Nearshore Dominator, creating thunderous noises. Chen Qi now had a detailed understanding of the ¡®Nearshore Dominator¡¯s¡¯ abilities. Its skin was tough, its flesh thick, but it had low accuracy and was extremely slow to react to attacks. Simply put, it had brute strength but little brain. At the same time, its robust Dragon Body could bear far more Extraordinary Power than a human. After consuming the Frenzy Blood, the ¡®Dragon Cannon¡¯ released by the Nearshore Dominator would have over ten times its original power. However, the accuracy of the ¡®Dragon Cannon¡¯ after frenzying would be significantly reduced. Although it wasn¡¯t suited for agile human units. But when dealing with colossal creatures, it was a terrifying move! Chen Qi gently flicked his finger forward: ¡°Go.¡± Under Chen Qi¡¯s command, the Nearshore Dominator swiftly navigated through the sea. Thanks to its powerful underwater speed, the Nearshore Dominator quickly arrived in front of the drifting Paper Boat and then emerged from the water. ¡°Surround them?¡± Captain Palu on the Paper Boat clenched his fist. Only to see, above him, the black scales of the Nearshore Dominator vibrantly pulsated, emitting scorching heat. Its body seemed to contain lava, with endless fury shining in its eyes. Huge plumes of steam engulfed the escaping sailors on the drifting paper boat. Boom! Boom! The body of the Nearshore Dominator swelled and contracted, channeling its extraordinary energy into its mouth, condensing into a dark red dot. Until it condensed to the limit, then burst forth violently! Frenzied. Dragon Cannon! At the same time, atop the Black Blade Giant Ship, the Whale Hunting Spear, designed specifically for hunting leviathans, was fired once again! Boom! The blood-red Dragon Cannon lit up the entire sky as it fiercely melted the colossal spear and struck the giant ship. Boom! Boom! The crimson Dragon Cannon, comparable to a release, was like a giant¡¯s spear, forcefully halting the hundred-meter ship¡¯s progress! ¡°The Black Light Dragon of the Crack Sea¡­¡± Aboard the giant ship, a man clad in bright red battle armor let out a puzzled voice. He did not understand the scene before him, but the giant ship was already exuding the scalding fire of the daytime. He waved his hand and said coldly, ¡°Retreat.¡± ¡°At once, General!¡± A chorus of strong, orderly shouts came from the ship. The bright red Crack Gate appeared once more, the Black Blade Giant Ship spurred huge waves as it sailed back into the gate, vanishing from the sea. [You have left the domain of the Blood General¡­] A special prompt transmitted into everyone¡¯s minds. ¡°They¡¯re gone?¡± Fen, her hair disheveled in the wind, touched her head, somewhat confused. What happened? Why did a giant ship suddenly appear? And why did it suddenly leave? ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± The Nearshore Dominator breathed heavily, its Dragon Cannon had drained all its energy. It swam back excitedly, opening its scalding, gaping maw towards the three people, panting. ¡°Well done!¡± Chen Qi made an extra-large fish bait and threw it to the Nearshore Dominator. The weakened Nearshore Dominator bit the bait in one gulp and, wagging its tail, flaunted in front of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons who were watching the spectacle from a distance. ¡°Ha! Ha! Ha!¡± The graceful Lamp Moon Sea Dragons also happily wagged their tails at the sight of the weakened Nearshore Dominator. The foolish Nearshore Dominator was likely to be besieged by the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons tonight¡­ Chen Qi mused. Soon after, the fleeing paper boat also approached cautiously. Bang! The two ships collided. Aboard the ship of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the crew sat on the deck, continually using potions, their faces etched with pain. Obvious mutilations marred their bodies, and their spirits too had suffered grievous problems. Clearly, they had endured an unimaginable horror. The only one still in possession of his wits was Captain Palu of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. After tending to the wounded, Palu leaped onto their ship. He then looked at the two people with horror. He had seen these two before; one had been a Third Rank Alchemist, the other Second Rank. Incredulity struck him, could it be that at that time, both had concealed their Spirit Power Fields¡­ Captain Palu¡¯s pupils constricted. ¡°We meet again, Captain Palu.¡± Chen Qi looked towards the ship behind Palu. From Palu¡¯s ship, he sensed the aroma of ¡®treasures.¡¯ As expected, the main ship of the Ice Demon Pirate Group was laden with treasures from the middle layers of the Mist Sea! Palu¡¯s curious gaze rested on Fen. Fen patted her chest and said elegantly, ¡°I, the Flower Witch, greetings to you.¡± ¡°Greetings¡­ Hm? And who might this gentleman be?¡± Captain Palu looked at Chen Qi with curiosity. A Second Rank, ascended to legend in such a short span of time, was no ordinary individual! Could it be, he was a member of the Flower Witch¡¯s family, a relative of the Flower Witch? Captain Palu boldly speculated. ¡°I am¡­¡± Chen Qi was about to introduce himself. However, Fen cut in front of Chen Qi and smilingly said, ¡°Allow me to introduce, this is the captain of our ¡®Witch¡¯s Coffin¡¯ exploration mission, the successor to the profession of Deep Sea Hunter, this witch¡¯s proud assistant!¡± ¡°Also, the recently famous beast who defeated the Dragon Tamer, acclaimed as the Black Hunter! ¡®Hunter¡¯ from the Witches and Hunters!¡± Fen held her head high, proudly making the introduction. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 501 - 326: The Ice Witchs Relic Chapter 501: Chapter 326: The Ice Witch¡¯s Relic S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Witch and Hunter, I¡¯ve heard of your names, let me introduce myself again, Thousand Changer, captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, decipherer of the Ice Witch¡¯s secret! Palu!¡± ¡°Witch, and Hunter too! In my quest to uncover the secrets within our hearts, I have longed for you across the boundless seas for several nights, just awaiting your response!¡± Palu extended his hand, passionately shaking hands with Chen Qi. Chen Qi also reached out, and the two shook hands politely. In that instant, Chen Qi could feel the powerful, chaotic Spirit Power Field emanating from Palu! His Spirit Power Field was like a huge blob of putty, sometimes as imposing as a mountain, sometimes as subtle as a thin stream. ... This was the state of a Spirit Power Origin Ascension after a Dice Seer¡¯s transformation, which, under certain circumstances, allows control over one¡¯s own Spirit Power Field, to achieve various disguises and powerful magic techniques. However, as a consequence, his normal state Spirit Power Field would be incredibly chaotic. And this Spirit Power Field, imbued with the essence of the Dice Phase, also suggested two things: that he had recently performed a special ¡°Dice Dissolve.¡± Second, starting from his Spiritual Power Origin, Palu was nearing the end of the Fourth Rank Legend. Under normal circumstances, the Fourth Rank Legend is a lengthy stage and, in many ordinary eras, it is also where many heroes meet their endpoint. Even in Shell Country Imperial City, a Legend would be someone of the caliber of a family elder. However, in times of chaos, this is the first step towards divinity. Go to ????????????????????.co Chen Qi recalled the knowledge associated with Legend. Within the Legend, the three most important aspects are Spiritual Power Origin Ascension, Domain Release, and Descent. Spiritual Power Origin Ascension is akin to stepping onto the path of the Transcendent through meditation techniques, requiring one to reshape their own spiritual power origin by some means, transforming it from mere Spiritual Power into an entirely new form of strength. And complete Domain Release, Descent, are moves within the Legend, and whether these two moves are mastered determines the strength of a Legend. A Legend who has not mastered Domain Release is definitely no match for one who has. The relic of the ¡®Flower Witch¡¯ that Fen possesses could enable her to master the art of the domain of life. However, given Fen¡¯s current strength, she still needs to put in considerable effort to set foot in the ¡®Domain.¡¯ Chen Qi thought about it, he himself had assimilated the Lake Sword and possessed the Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball. Both items could serve as materials for the ¡®Domain.¡¯ However, the power he wielded was still far from the Legend¡¯s ¡®Domain.¡¯ The Fourth Rank Legend¡¯s Domain is a force powerful enough to alter reality and dictate rules. At this juncture, Fen asked, her curiosity piqued: ¡°What, exactly, was that giant ship just now?¡± Fen could sense that Palu was a Legend far stronger than themselves, yet Palu, as the legendary captain, was chased like a dog that had lost its home by the giant ship just moments ago. The captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, Palu, fell silent for a moment before he answered gravely: ¡°The Black Blade Ship, belonging to the Black Blood Empire, under Black Prison, is led by Blood General, the commander of the Seventh Fleet of the Black Beard Empire.¡± Upon hearing this, both Fen and Bree were momentarily stunned. ¡°Black Prison¡­¡± Fen had heard from her teacher that at the birth of daylight, there existed thirteen ancient Extraordinary Organizations. They were once the largest thirteen Hunter Organizations of the Age of No Light, dominating the era, and as the war ended and daylight rose, these Hunter Organizations also became the foundation upon which nations were built. Inside each major country, depending on the Nature they oversee, they also control different Extraordinary Organizations. The commerce and craftsman¡¯s guilds in Shell Country, the gardens in Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the White Tower Library in White Tower Federation¡­ These organizations have ruled their respective countries for a thousand years, and over the course of a long era, these ancient Extraordinary Organizations have also undergone significant changes. Some of these organizations are the King¡¯s blades, some even hold power above that of the King. Some have become extremely large, even bloated, like the upper echelons of major companies such as Shell Country¡¯s commerce guilds, craftsman alliances, Steam Hand, and Shell Country¡¯s Big Bank, all of which are subordinate to these two major organizations. Others have become exceedingly small, such as the Lighthouse of the White Tower Federation, which is said to have fewer than a hundred members. Some have almost vanished from the world, their very names forgotten, such as the Extraordinary Organizations of the Void Phase, Dice Phase. Besides these, there are organizations that have hardly changed over a thousand years, advocating elitism and absolute power. And the Black Prison of the Black Blood Empire, representing the ¡®Blade¡¯ Nature, is one such crazed Blade Phase Organization. It champions ¡®combat,¡¯ believing that only the strong may command the strong, adhering to ancient martial customs. Only those who have distinguished themselves on the battlefield and won the favor of the Valkyrie can gain recognition from Black Prison. Moreover, those acknowledged must choose a ¡®Black Prison Hunter¡¯ on the Valkyrie¡¯s battlefield and defeat them to become a member of the Black Prison Hunter. Chen Qi stroked his chin, though he had just ascended to the status of Legend, he could also consider matters pertaining to the Saint. The path of the Saint, while seemingly elusive to the common folk, does indeed exist. Without a grand opportunity, there are typically only three ways to become a Saint. The first is to find one of those thirteen major organizations, or their subsidiaries, achieve unimaginable feats, then join them and complete missions. The second is to join an ancient, super-family by marriage, sign various contracts, and journey to the frontier to resist monsters from beyond the world. If one survives for four years without perishing on the border and successfully returns, they can queue to receive one of the scarce titles of ¡®Saint.¡¯ COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 502 - 326: The Ice Witchs Relic_2 Chapter 502: Chapter 326: The Ice Witch¡¯s Relic_2 Third, in the highest Deformation Level A-rank Cracks, achieving the highest S-rank evaluation, there is a small probability that an incomplete Saint¡¯s profession card will drop. However, this probability is exceedingly small. Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Compared to these three methods, collecting Witch Relics, finding the legendary Ice Witch, opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin, as well as seemed like the more reliable method. Of course, in reality, this still depended on the ¡°Ice Witch¡¯s¡± attitude. After all, in legend, what the Ice Witch liked to hunt the most were humans, monsters like him with the Deep Sea Talent. Considering Fen¡¯s face, the Ice Witch shouldn¡¯t lay her hands on me, right? A look of longing flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he continued to ask Palu, ... ¡°What happened between you and the Blood General?¡± Chen Qi vaguely remembered that the Black Blade Ship of the Black Blood Empire was a hidden ally of the Black Whale Group. It was the Black Whale Group¡¯s hidden ace against the Shell Country Nobles. And just now, this hidden ace appeared above the Witch Sea and also, left these survivors. If they wanted to, they could easily spread the news of the ¡®Black Blood Empire¡¯s ships. Faced with Chen Qi¡¯s question, Palu paused for a moment. Out of caution, he asked, Go to ????????????????????.co ¡°Miss Witch, there are no other outsiders around here, right?¡± Fen glanced at the Water Elf shrinking in the corner and nodded, ¡°Confirmed.¡± Palu paced back and forth and began to narrate their journey: ¡°Since the last ¡®Blade Witch Ruins¡¯ incident, we realized that as the rewards of the Crack Tides increased, many Witch Relics would reappear in these seas.¡± ¡°Thus, our Ice Demon Pirate Group began searching for Witch Relics and finally, with the help of a friend, we found a clue to the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s Relics¡­¡± A clue to the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s Relics? A trace of confusion flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. The motive behind the ¡®Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s¡¯ action this time was actually their collaboration with the Blood Blade Pirate Group. And the relics they were searching for turned out to be the unheard-of Light Witch Relics. Palu continued, ¡°According to our clues, the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s Relic was located in the middle layer of the Mist Sea, where we killed countless monsters in those lost relics. Many of our ship¡¯s crew contracted a special curse, and my first mate, Jin Li¡¯s soul, was marked with the Lamp¡¯s Mark, suffering from the Curse of the Lamp.¡± The Curse of the Lamp, that¡¯s quite troublesome¡­ Chen Qi displayed a listener¡¯s expression, Palu continued, ¡°However, in the end, we did manage to find two critically important things. The first, the Ice Witch¡¯s Relic.¡± ¡°Huh? The Ice Witch¡¯s Relic¡­¡± Chen Qi was stunned. Weren¡¯t they exploring the tomb of the Witch of the Lamp? Palu explained, ¡°It was strange to us too, but the fact is that within the coffin of the Witch of the Lamp lay the Ice Witch¡¯s relics, that legendary object that can freeze time¡­¡± Fen suddenly showed a curious expression; she wanted to see her teacher¡¯s Witch Relics. However, Palu did not present the desired item but instead sighed, ¡°When we emerged from the relic with our crew severely wounded, we encountered the Black Blade Ship, and ultimately, the Ice Witch¡¯s Relic ended up on the Black Blade Ship¡­ But as a price, we also snatched the Dice Witch¡¯s Relic from their hands.¡± Saying so, Palu took out a small six-sided die, where every face showed the number six. To exchange the Ice Witch¡¯s Relic for the Dice Witch¡¯s Relic, what a loss¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. In legend, the Dice Witch was a reckless, liquor-loving gambler, a complete madwoman. She used to be the beloved daughter of a large family. She unfortunately joined a group of gamblers at the Bei Country Royal University and gambled away resources that could have promoted her to a Legend. Since then, she was obsessed with gaining through unreliable means. She kept engaging in various mad gambling ventures. Under countless crazy actions, she lost her family, lost her friends, lost her power, and lost the entire large family that had supported her due to gambling. Born wealthy, she eventually lost everything, left with only a withered, aged, murky soul. Finally, guided by the Ice Witch, the Dice Witch bet and lost to the Lantern Believers, and her soul was claimed by the Lantern Apostles of the Witch Sea. And her Witch Relic had long been sold to a gambling house. The only function of this Witch Relic is to increase luck, but every time the luck is enhanced, it brings a bout of misfortune, random in scale and size. And the Ice Witch¡¯s relic, in legend, is a Witch Relic that can freeze time within a domain and serves as the Domain Relic required to unlock the ¡°time series¡± domain. Fen blinked and asked, ¡°May I take a look?¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Palu handed the dice to Fen. Fen carefully examined it in her hand, and she was certain that this was one of the thirteen witches. Currently, in her hand, were the relics of the Flower Witch and the Blade Witch, Chen Qi had the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s relic, and Palu had the Dice Witch¡¯s relic. Together, they had a total of four Witch Relics! They were only one Witch Relic away from opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin and awakening her great teacher, the Ice Witch! Palu took back the dice and continued, ¡°In addition to the news of the Ice Witch¡¯s relic, we have also discovered a special set of coordinates inside the Light Witch Relics. Our crew¡¯s archaeological findings suggest it could very well be the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡¯s coordinates, a tiny crack 5,000 meters deep in the Deep Sea!¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Palu¡¯s excitement grew as he spoke. He seemed to already envision the grand scene of the Ice Witch¡¯s arrival! ¡°The Witch¡¯s Coffin¡¯s coordinates, 5,000 meters, a tiny crack¡­¡± Fen was stunned. Palu¡¯s coordinates were correct! They matched what her teacher had told her. But it was surprising that these coordinates had been discovered so easily by others. However, the Witch¡¯s Coffin is essentially an ancient ruin built by a Witch, so it¡¯s not surprising that clues to the Witch¡¯s Coffin exist within various ruins. Chen Qi noticed Fen¡¯s concern and added, ¡°Although it¡¯s just my speculation, if things go as expected, the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group both know the location of the Witch¡¯s Coffin, but without a Witch Relic, venturing 5,000 meters into the Deep Sea is tantamount to seeking death.¡± Fen nodded; the coordinates were not crucial, what mattered were the five Witch Relics! Captain Palu leaned against the ship¡¯s rail, his eyes filled with a trace of fear: ¡°Having the coordinates, plus the Ice Witch¡¯s relic, along with the relic held by the Sea God Pirate Group, the relic snatched by the Black Death Doctor from the navy¡­ If we ally with the Sea God Pirate Group, the Black Whale Group is also just one step away from opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin.¡± Palu leaned on the ship, gazing up at the sky, and let out a long sigh, ¡°Time is running out, and so, the two of you, our Ice Demon Pirate Group sincerely hopes to cooperate with you to open the Witch¡¯s Coffin and awaken the legendary Ice Witch!¡± Just one relic short¡­ Fen swallowed hard, looking to Chen Qi. Chen Qi looked at the weary Palu. Palu, one of the Four Great Pirates, after an expedition to the Mist Sea, having gone through the Light Witch Relics, and the attack of the Black Blade Ship, exuded a sense of powerlessness. In Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, Palu was not a bad man, but the only thing that puzzled Chen Qi was Palu¡¯s real intention in searching for the Ice Witch. Aside from seeking the Saint¡¯s Path, there must be another undisclosed secret behind Palu¡¯s search for the Ice Witch. Chen Qi said, ¡°No problem, we¡¯ll collaborate and search for the Witch Relics together. However, after finding another Witch Relic, you must tell me your true purpose in searching for the Ice Witch¡­¡± ¡°True purpose? You must have heard about me too, Black Hunter¡­¡± Palu raised his head, looking at Chen Qi with a meaningful gaze, a slight smile on his lips, ¡°This concerns the history of the Witch Sea, but no problem, I swear to the Sea Goddess, I am willing to make this deal, and moreover, I will be your loyal ally.¡± Palu clasped his hands together and continued, ¡°As an ally, I am willing to help you with anything. Additionally, if our goal is to find the Witch Relics, in fact, I know the whereabouts of a Cup Relic.¡± ¡°???¡± Palu continued, ¡°It is said that the Sea God Pirate Group lent their Cup Relic to a doctor for research on a type of black, twisted blood¡­ That twisted blood, once formed, could end the wars of the Witch Sea!¡± Doctor, twisted blood¡­ Chen Qi flashed a hint of curiosity. Palu snapped his fingers, ¡°The most important part of this intelligence is that the keeper of that Cup Witch¡¯s relic is but a feeble doctor! A weak doctor we could not defeat with even a single finger!¡± COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 503 - 327: The Power of Pleasure Chapter 503: Chapter 327: The Power of Pleasure Palu was quite confident; in his view, the Cup Witch¡¯s relic was the easiest Witch Relic to obtain. The location of this Witch Relic and its owner were all within the intelligence! After all, not counting the legendary crew members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, Palu, along with the Witch and Hunter, they also had a total of three legends! Although the Black Hunter and the Witch were obviously newly promoted legends and their strength was far inferior to his, in the resource-rich Crack Tide, as long as they were given a little time, they would quickly become a formidable force. ¡°The Cup Witch¡¯s relic, Doctor¡­¡± Chen Qi lowered his head and paced on the deck. ... His emotions were very complex at the moment. The Cup Witch¡¯s relic was a cell that could absorb nutrients and regenerate indefinitely, which, typically, was used as a special ¡®Flesh Regeneration.¡¯ Besides, it was also an extremely useful ¡®specimen,¡¯ often used for various large-scale experiments. The many twisted monsters of the Sea God Pirate Group were all created with the help of the Cup Witch Relic. For the Sea God Pirate Group to lend the ¡®Cup Relic¡¯ to the Black Whale Group, it also meant that they were researching something extremely terrifying. Black Whale Blood¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but picture a twisted black tumor in his mind. Black Whale Blood was an extremely important element of the Witch Sea, the lifeblood of the Black Whale Group, and hailed as the perfect potion that marked ¡®the beginning of destruction.¡¯ Go to ????????????????????.co Its most powerful feature was that it could be used on legends. Even legends, after consuming Black Whale Blood, would obtain unimaginable, monstrous combat power and turn into monsters. Once the research on Black Whale Blood was complete, it would entirely change the situation in the Witch Sea! However, at this stage, Black Whale Blood was far from perfect; they needed more genius doctors and more perfect specimens to forge their victory. Doctor¡­ Chen Qi suddenly had an epiphany and asked: ¡°What does that doctor look like? Any distinctive features?¡± Although the chances were small, could this doctor be the person he knew? Palu confidently replied: ¡°A Drug Test Subject by profession, one with a crow mask, a weakling.¡± As one of the Four Great Pirate Emperors, a Third Rank Drug Test Subject was nothing but an ant in his eyes. It was really true! Chen Qi was startled. Possessing the ¡®Cup Relic¡¯ also meant that she was one of the leading personnel in the Black Whale Blood research! Inside the Black Whale Group, this was already a remarkably high position! In such a short amount of time, Little Crow, a mere spy, had climbed to this position! Truly terrifying¡­ Chen Qi felt a genuine sense of awe. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In his memory, Little Crow was just an undercover agent, lurking unnoticed at the bottom ranks of the Black Whale Group. It would take a long time before she could, by virtue of her talent in medicine, penetrate the higher echelons of the Black Whale Group. Why had she climbed to such a high position in such a short time? This was unscientific! Chen Qi thought carefully for a moment. Due to various reasons from his past, Little Crow¡¯s two former bosses, Black-eyed Captain and Big Mom Carol, had both encountered misfortune. Whenever a boss ran into trouble, Little Crow, as a subordinate, would inexplicably shoot up in rank! Now, this person, like him down on his luck, without a formal doctor¡¯s license, had become a key researcher in the Whale Blood Plan. Could it be that Little Crow was indeed a hidden genius doctor? The strange selection mechanism within the Black Whale Group¡­ Chen Qi shook his head, somewhat bewildered. But for him, it was a blessing. Chen Qi thought for a while and asked: ¡°Palu, when do you plan to take action?¡± Palu turned back, looking at his drifting Paper Boat: ¡°After my crew has had some rest and also when the Black Death Doctor is out¡­ I have a premonition that this time! It will come soon!¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± Chen Qi looked into the distance. During this time, he too must strengthen his own flesh as quickly as possible. His top priority now was to make his body match the level of true legends! Apart from Fen¡¯s potion, he needed something even more powerful. Chen Qi raised his head, gazed at the pristine drifting Paper Boat behind Palu. On the ship¡¯s deck, he could see various benches, statues, treasure chests¡­ A mountain of treasures, all piled up on the deck! Treasures from the Mist Sea¡­ Chen Qi could feel that among those mountains of treasure, there was something he needed. Doubtlessly, the Ice Demon Pirate Group was one of the best merchants in the Witch Sea! Chen Qi took out Dice Seer Loren¡¯s backpack card. Inside the backpack card of Dice Seer Loren were various probability items. Such as a jester bomb that had a one in four chance of causing a big explosion, a Blessing Needle with a one in five chance of full health recovery, a Summoning Card with a one in ten chance of summoning the Dice Demon, a blue pill with a one in three chance of changing gender, becoming a slime, or winning a billion shell coins, randomly teleporting cards¡­ These backpack cards were extremely valuable, but mostly, they were items of randomness. Moreover, the negative effects of failure often outweighed the positive ones! Chen Qi checked his inventory. For him, the value of this backpack card was not high. These items all relied on the Dice Seer¡¯s talent ¡®Luck¡¯ to be truly effective. But to a Dice Seer, this was undoubtedly a vast treasure trove! And the one before him, Palu, was a Dice Phase legend! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 504 - 327: The Pleasing Power_2 Chapter 504: Chapter 327: The Pleasing Power_2 Chen Qi took out his backpack card: ¡°This is the card of Gambler Loren, I want to use it in exchange for the treasure of the Ice Demon Pirate Group.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Palu took the card, his eyes lighting up: ¡°These are all good items, what do you want? The treasure of our Ice Demon Pirate Group far exceeds your imagination!¡± Chen Qi replied: ... ¡°Something dangerous that can briefly turn oneself into a monster¡­¡± Turn into a monster, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Occupation Card¡­ Palu pulled out a pitch black, twisted potion from the backpack card and tossed it to Chen Qi. ¡°I got it from the Deep Sea Merchant.¡± Chen Qi caught the potion. [Black Touch Shadow Potion: Usage conditions: Must possess Shadow Phase Comprehension, physique over 100. Effects: Darkness lurks on you, greatly enhancing your ability to conceal, gaining affinity with shadows. Go to ????????????????????.co Negative effects: After taking the potion, in the night, you will immediately become a pitch-black Shadow Demon with tentacles, obsessed with breeding!] After taking it, as long as it¡¯s night time, you would turn into a monster, a pure monster potion! Chen Qi checked his physique. With the Witch Potion from Fen and the Legendary Profession Card, his stats had been growing rapidly these days. His physique had already soared to an astonishing 165 points, strength 120 points, and agility 80 points. Under the influence of the Flower Witch¡¯s Sage¡¯s Medicine and Light Sea Medicine, his intelligence had also reached 175 points. Moreover, as his body was sublimated, Chen Qi could feel his body, like a teenager in puberty, growing in every aspect. The Monster¡¯s Desire, in preventing monsterization, would also reduce the power monsterization brought. However, its positive effect was extremely terrifying, which was to completely suppress monsterization! His legendary talent ¡°Monster¡¯s Desire,¡± would help him break the limits again. Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, fiercely plunging the Black Touch Shadow Injection into his chest and injecting it. ¡°Ah!¡± Fen was dumbfounded, shocked flowers popping up above her head. Chen Qi actually directly used such a high-risk potion on himself! Was he trying to become a tentacled monster? Fen moved her little hands in panic. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the look in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes told her there was no need to intervene. From his chest, dark, twisted, savage Shadow Phase power kept expanding, like a black liquid garment. The liquid twisted, trying to corrupt Chen Qi¡¯s body. Soon, a strong desire erupted from his throat. Eat! Kill! Eat! Kill! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes rolled back, emitting a strange gray light, he saw a vision. A black monster full of tentacles, trying to invite him to merge with its body and hunt the adventurers atop the sea together. ¡°Come on! Come on! Let¡¯s attack the villages together in the night, from the home of the villagers to the mayor¡¯s house!¡± The black tentacled monster writhed its body, inviting. Chen Qi felt the Monster Power of the Black Touch Shadow Potion in his mind. However, it was just a moment, a lantern light flared up! Under the light of the lamp, the entire tentacled monster instantly turned to ash without even leaving a sound of wailing. All that was left was the cleansed power of the potion. Chen Qi opened his eyes again. In his eyes, a dazzling lantern was shimmering faintly. This was his Fourth Rank Legend¡¯s ¡°Monster¡¯s Desire,¡± any force attempting to turn him into a monster, would ultimately be suppressed and become part of his strength. [Your will, your body begins to twist¡­] [Your Monster¡¯s Desire suppresses the distortion, you¡¯ve digested the Black Touch Shadow Potion, you acquire the special skill Dark Concealing Breath. Dark Concealing Breath: You can conceal your Spirit Power Field, the effect will be even stronger in the dark.] [Your strength increases by 10 points, agility increases by 10 points.] ¡°What a wonderful power¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the prompts, a pleased expression on his face. This was a fine potion, just suitable for his digestion! But these were still far from enough! Chen Qi could feel the vigorous desire of the blade within his heart, the craving for desire. Fourth Rank was a long road, the Dragon Tamer King and Black Blood Dragon King exchanged blood for ten years to forge their immortal bodies with the technique of Dragon and Heart. He wanted to become stronger, he must have stronger ¡®monsterization¡¯. Chen Qi turned his pleased gaze to Fen, licking his tongue. Why look at me with that kind of gaze¡­ Fen hugged herself and stepped back. Indeed, Blood Flower Disease, as a rare disease, if not controlled, would turn into an extremely terrifying monster, one that could control the entire sea of flowers, even observed by the surveillance bureau of Shell Country as a natural disaster monster! Also, An¡¯s Light Gap Disease, if not stopped, An would likely become a special being known as ¡°Light of the Magic Net.¡± This type of Spirit Power monster, existing in the form of ¡®light¡¯, was an even more terrifying existence that even Legends struggled to handle! These diseases, fundamentally, were strong instances of ¡®monsterization¡¯. Chen Qi circulated his Spiritual Power, covering his own Spirit Power Field with a faint black membrane. If he possessed top-level monsterization, he would also become stronger. Unfortunately, Blood Flower Disease and Light Gap Disease were not like Blood Demon Disease, they were non-contagious and special ¡®diseases¡¯. Palu continued to flip through his backpack card: ¡°Hunter, the value of your backpack card is above this potion, however, potions that completely turn into monsters are not numerous in our Ice Demon Pirate Group, after all, we are not the Black Whale Group or the Sea God Pirate Group¡­¡± This type of instant monster-turning potion was usually only used by lunatics. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 505 - 327: The Power of Pleasure_3 Chapter 505: Chapter 327: The Power of Pleasure_3 Chen Qi thought for a moment: ¡°Um, please exchange the remaining items for medicinal herbs, Fen needs some new medicinal herbs¡­¡± Fen was a bit scared by Chen Qi¡¯s just-now joyful gaze and quickly nodded: ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± ¡°No problem, Witch and Hunter, if you need anything, just tell us the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and I, the captain, will personally arrange the crew to help you collect it!¡± Palu¡¯s eyes were filled with excitement. ... Though they had just experienced a life and death adventure, he still couldn¡¯t hide his own thrill. ¡°We¡¯re getting closer and closer to the long-cherished wish of our Ice Demon Pirate Group, the headmaster and Pelu will be shocked by this secret¡­¡± Palu muttered to himself. Then, he clenched his fist: ¡°Cooperation is a pleasure, my friends, Black Hunter and Miss Witch! Once you adapt to this legendary power, let¡¯s together, resurrect the Ice Witch and change the situation of this great sea!¡± Chen Qi and Fen looked at Palu¡¯s fist, glanced at each other, and also raised their fists. Bang! S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Go to ????????????????????.co The three fists bumped together! Chen Qi excitedly said: ¡°Let¡¯s stir up this great sea together!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Fen agreed, head held high. ¡°Woo-ya!¡± The Water Elves, their gazes firm, joined Bree in a battle roar, and they could feel that their master was about to show this great sea a thing or two! ¡­ ¡­ Witch Sea, a gigantic lighthouse three hundred meters tall. Catastrophe Messenger Tower, this is the abode of the Catastrophe Messenger, and every Catastrophe Messenger needs to stay on the top of the Catastrophe Messenger Tower, monitoring the condition of the cracks in the entire Witch Sea every moment. Once a rank B Crack or the aura of a rank A Crack is detected, it must be recorded and the relevant departments notified. These are the sources of various large crack news on the newspapers. For the safety of the Witch Sea, Catastrophe Messenger often stayed in the Catastrophe Messenger Tower for a lifetime. At the top of the tower, on a wooden chair, a white-haired girl sat on the chair, her entire body wrapped in bandages, her quicksilver hair naturally falling down, resembling a broken doll. She was holding a ¡®letter¡¯, a ¡®Black Hunter¡¯ letter, and her gaze lingered on it for a long time. ¡°Witch, Hunter¡­¡± She murmured softly. ¡°An, are you thinking about them again?¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose finished making the ¡®Crack Situation Map¡¯ and sighed deeply. Her proud disciple, a genius girl, had lost the light in her eyes. Damn Black Hunter! Catastrophe Messenger Rose crossed her legs: ¡°An, where is the light in your eyes? You haven¡¯t been defeated by the Black Hunter, have you? Believe me, An, you won¡¯t die from touching the Magic Net, and now the origin of your spiritual power is already at a legendary level!¡± ¡°He spared me, I shouldn¡¯t chase after him anymore, and besides, I can¡¯t beat him¡­¡± An said coldly. Catastrophe Messenger advised: ¡°Is that so, but you shouldn¡¯t be so downhearted. With your current talent, who knows how many times stronger than that Black Hunter you are. Follow me, and I will make you as strong as me!¡± An¡¯s expression remained unchanged. Was the Black Hunter¡¯s lethality that great? Rose could only pull out her trump card now! Catastrophe Messenger Rose lifted her head and coughed twice: ¡°I¡¯ve decided, I¡¯m going to apply for a ¡®Great Demon Master¡¯ Legendary Profession Card for you!¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose smiled, looking forward to An¡¯s shocked expression. That was the Legendary Profession Card she had been looking forward to for five years! An! Get excited! Cheer up! Feel joy! Feel overwhelming gratitude! An, you¡¯re about to become a Great Demon Master! Catastrophe Messenger Rose could already imagine An¡¯s joyful and ecstatic expression. However, unexpectedly, An¡¯s expression still showed no change and she asked coldly: ¡°Teacher, if one day I become stronger than you and humiliate you by pressing you to the ground, what will you do?¡± You¡¯ll press me to the ground and humiliate me? Catastrophe Rose touched the electrically charged Water Elf No. 3 in her hand and blinked. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 506 - 328 Youve Been Marked by the Hunter! Chapter 506: Chapter 328 You¡¯ve Been Marked by the Hunter! ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The Catastrophe Messenger paused for a moment, her gaze toward An charged with profound meaning. Bandaged all over, An looked at her with sincere eyes. What the hell! Her apprentice was half-paralyzed, and yet, he still thought about challenging her! My foolish apprentice¡­ Rose smiled tenderly, saying softly, ¡°The relationship between teacher and disciple is never fixed, An, you can challenge me whenever you want.¡± ... If you can, just kill me! The Catastrophe Messenger coughed twice, propping her chin and saying, ¡°However, before that, An, you should first complete the ¡®Magic Master¡¯ occupation task¡­¡± An bit her lip gently, murmuring, ¡°Teacher, I don¡¯t want to become a Magic Master. I want to head to the Tower of Books to seek more possibilities.¡± The Catastrophe Messenger tilted her head in confusion, ¡°You don¡¯t want to become a Magic Master?¡± ¡°Yes, I wish to seek the ¡®Book Witch¡¯ occupation card from the Saints of the Tower of Books¡­¡± ¡°Witch!¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose was taken aback. According to the information she had collected, the Saints of the Tower of Books at the edge of the Witch Sea were holding a trial. Those selected would obtain the ¡®Book Witch¡¯ occupation card. But she never expected her lovely apprentice to also wish to become a Book Witch! The Book Witch profession card was not just any occupation card. More importantly, it involved the teachings of the Book Saint Asilina. A Saint who loved reading, it was said her obsession with books led her to willingly spend hundreds of years in a library, even as a Saint. Catastrophe Messenger Rose was silent for a moment. This ¡®Book Witch¡¯ occupation card wasn¡¯t closely related to the Ice Witch and had been taken in by the White Tower Federation a long time ago. To obtain this card, who knows how many opponents one would have to defeat. But if An could truly receive guidance from a Saint, it would undoubtedly be extremely beneficial. Of course, the most crucial thing was that this Book Saint might have a way to cure the ¡®Light Gap Disease¡¯. The Light Gap Disease, caused by the Magic Net, was an incurable disease that not even she could handle. Rose did not object, but reached out and touched An¡¯s head, ¡°When do you plan to set out? Do you need someone to accompany you?¡± ¡°No, having the Water Elf is enough¡­¡± An looked down at Water Elf Number Three, resting on Rose¡¯s thigh. The Water Elf¡¯s gaze drifted through the window, seemingly missing something. Even while sitting on Rose¡¯s leg, the Water Elf¡¯s silhouette seemed exceptionally lonely, isolated. And on its body, small sparks of electricity emanated. This was the result of An¡¯s special training to strengthen Water Elf Number Three, studying many possibilities. To her amazement, she discovered that as a Water Elf, Water Elf Number Three not only possessed incredibly strong resistance to lightning but also a remarkable aptitude for mechanical learning! It could use most firearms, operate speedboats, ships, and more! It could even master the skills to pilot Mecha! However, what Water Elf Number Three still lacked for piloting Mecha was strong Spiritual Power! Thus, An constantly attempted to endow Water Elf Number Three with more powerful Spiritual Power. Under the training of the Catastrophe Messenger Rose, Water Elf Number Three had now grown several times stronger! An was confident that one day, as long as she could build a suitable Steam Mecha for Water Elf Number Three, she could train Number Three to become an entity on par with the Black Light Dragon! The Catastrophe Messenger lightly touched the melancholic Water Elf, ¡°That¡¯s true, it should be able to protect you, and take care of you on the way. After all, with your current condition, sometimes you even struggle to walk. Let me try to prepare some equipment for it¡­¡± The Catastrophe Messenger Rose stood up, stretching lazily, ¡°An, if you weren¡¯t injured, there would have been a bounty quest perfect for you.¡± ¡°Bounty quest? Who?¡± An picked up her crutch, struggling to stand up. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Not the Black Hunter, but in terms of bounty value, she¡¯s even higher than the Black Hunter!¡± The Catastrophe Messenger Rose unfolded a map. Above the Black Hunter¡­ A flicker of alarm crossed An¡¯s eyes. The Catastrophe Messenger Rose explained, ¡°The Black Whale Group¡¯s Doctor Crow.¡± ¡°???¡± An tilted her head in confusion. She had never heard the name Doctor Crow on the Witch Sea. The Catastrophe Messenger stood by the window, pointing toward the distant sea, ¡°An, do you know what happened?¡± ¡°At Demon Island over there, a Third Rank Pirate who consumed Dark Blood managed to severely injure the Tiger Shark admiral with his own strength!¡± An¡¯s pupils shrank in shock. A Third Rank Transcendent! Severely injured the Tiger Shark admiral! This was a feat only the Black Hunter could accomplish! The Catastrophe Messenger Rose said sternly, ¡°Of course, that Third Rank Transcendent who injured the Tiger Shark admiral soon suffered a backlash from his power and exploded to death. But still, such force was enough to astound. As a result, the navy has ordered the destruction of the ¡®Black Whale Blood¡¯ research organization!¡± ¡°That Doctor Crow is a very important member of that organization!¡± The Catastrophe Messenger Rose played with her golden locks, ¡°Too bad, An, you missed out on this chance. The bounty on her alone has reached fifty million shell coins, and she, being just a researcher, is nowhere near as strong as the Black Hunter of the same rank.¡± ¡°Teacher, the Black Hunter has most likely broken through the Third Rank by now. His bounty is about to be reassessed¡­¡± An added. According to the information they had gathered, the Black Hunter had gotten his Legendary profession card. When he reappears on the high seas, even the remaining Supernovas joining forces won¡¯t be able to touch a hair on him! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 507 - 328 Youve Been Marked by the Hunter!_2 Chapter 507: Chapter 328 You¡¯ve Been Marked by the Hunter!_2 ¡°Is that so?¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose turned to the side and playfully said, ¡°An, in any case, the navy is about to launch an expedition against the Black Whale Group¡¯s research division! In this operation, we will deploy the newest Mechas, two major generals, three warships¡­ The sea will become even more chaotic, if you want to go to the Tower of Books and meet the Book Saint, you¡¯d better hurry.¡± Because of a research organization, deploying two major generals, three warships¡­ An smelled the scent of war. She leaned on her walking stick: ... ¡°Teacher, in such a major event, Black Hunter and Witch have a very high chance of appearing again, and moreover, the relic from the White Dove Newspaper has fallen into his hands, granting him the capability to pursue and hunt¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose crossed her arms and said, ¡°I know, don¡¯t worry, the teacher will keep an eye out for you; after you return, you will meet the Black Hunter in the Undersea Prison!¡± An struggled to stand up straight: ¡°No, teacher, that¡¯s not what I mean.¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose smiled and said, ¡°You mean to say you want the teacher to tie him up in front of you so you can whip him?¡± An fell silent for a moment, then said coldly, ¡°Teacher, don¡¯t try to challenge him, nor pursue him, he will crush you.¡± I, the leader of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, great Catastrophe Messenger, crushed by a newly promoted Legend? Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s lips curled up. ¡°An, it¡¯s been a long time since you¡¯ve cracked such a cold joke.¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose reached out to pat An Roushun¡¯s little head. However, An¡¯s eyes remained utterly cold. In her gaze, there was no hint of jest. ¡°¡­¡± After a moment, Catastrophe Messenger Rose lifted her head, excitedly licked her tongue, ¡°Interesting.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Witch Sea, triangle vortex, Devil Island, Black Whale Group Research Base. In a dark brick research lab, Little Crow was holding a test tube, testing the ¡®Black Whale Blood¡¯ for activity. Under the war machines of the Black Whale Group, ¡®Black Whale Blood¡¯ was continuously transported to the research base. Then, she picked up a medicine made from Black Whale Blood, walked over to a table, and injected the medicine into a ten-centimeter small tumor. Plop! Plop! As the Black Whale Blood was injected, the small tumor swelled aggressively, its size expanding tenfold in an instant! Simultaneously, tooth-like sharp substances appeared on the tumor, and its body rapidly twisted into the shape of a ¡®Black Whale¡¯¡ª The tumor expanded swiftly, and finally, it opened its huge mouth, lunging at Little Crow! Bang! However, before it could bite down, the tumor, twisted by force, burst open like a balloon filled with black blood! ¡°Experiment No. 501, survival time 5 seconds, an increase of 0.2 seconds from the last experiment.¡± Little Crow put down the test tube, completing the final batch of ¡®medicine¡¯ experiments for the day. Her work for the day was done. Little Crow sighed in relief, leaning against the cold wall and pulled out a lollipop, sticking it in her mouth. An exasperated expression appeared on her face as she bit the lollipop into pieces: ¡°I hate work.¡± However, to her complaints, no one in the lab responded. Little Crow rubbed her dark circles and looked around the eerie institute. Everyone here was completely insane, utterly insane. Doctors of Cup Phase, Pharmacists of Flower Phase, Drug Test Subjects of Cup Shadow Phase all gathered in this vast lab, constantly researching the miraculous medicine known as ¡®Black Whale Blood.¡¯ S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They longed to harness the power of the ¡®Black Whale¡¯ through medicine to create numerous ¡®monsters¡¯ and utterly dominate the Witch Sea! To become rulers of this ocean! Logically, utilizing the power of the Great Whale, akin to deities, was an impossible task. However, due to their efforts, this miracle was slowly progressing. At that moment, a man with disheveled hair wearing a golden monocle walked up to Little Crow, lavishing her with unreserved praise: ¡°Doctor Crow, you¡¯re really a genius, using the blood of the blue octopus to suppress patient¡¯s rejection reactions! This has saved us a lot of time, a lot of useless humans!¡± The man excitedly said, his clothes dyed red, his nose high, and with two sharp fangs at the corners of his mouth. These fangs, much sharper than Little Crow¡¯s little canines, also indicated his identity: a core figure in the institute, Blood Demon Doctor. He hailed from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a wanted criminal, and his profession was the rare Cup Heart Phase ¡®True Blood,¡¯ a legendary profession only promotable through the Third Rank ¡®Blood Demon.¡¯ This was her new boss after the Black-eyed Captain, Carol. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Little Crow said weakly. As a Sea Beast researcher, her expertise resolved many challenges in the research of Black Blood Medicine. Because of this, she was bestowed the relic from the ¡®Cup Witch.¡¯ Blood Demon Doctor continued praising, ¡°You did brilliantly! After this operation, I will apply for a Legendary profession card for you!¡± ¡°You should know, the Blood Hunter alone has breached through three large B-rank Cracks! And using the Luck Dice, he obtained five Legendary profession cards!¡± ¡°And among these five profession cards, there just happens to be one ¡®Catastrophe Messenger,¡¯ fitting the Shadow Phase you believe in!¡± You really know how to make empty promises! Innerly, Little Crow was utterly nonchalant. This kind of ¡®pie-in-the-sky¡¯ behavior, she had seen from all her superiors. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 508 - 328 Youve Been Marked by the Hunter!_3 Chapter 508: Chapter 328 You¡¯ve Been Marked by the Hunter!_3 However, Little Crow still forced a smile and said, ¡°I will do my best, and also, Blood Demon Doctor, I believe that using the relic of the Cup Witch for experiments would yield easier results. There¡¯s no need to use experimental subjects anymore¡­¡± In this acting studio, there were numerous captured experimental subjects. These subjects were almost all Second Rank Transcendents or higher; ordinary Transcendents could no longer bear the pain of the ¡°experiments¡±! ¡°Moreover¡­¡± Little Crow continued. ... However, Blood Demon Doctor interrupted her, ¡°No, Doctor Crow, the relic of the Cup Witch is, after all, just a relic; it can¡¯t compare to an experimental subject¡­¡± ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°Moreover, Doctor Crow, don¡¯t you think the screams of the experimental subjects as they struggle, those painful expressions, are wonderful?¡± Blood Demon Doctor licked his tongue, his eyes rolled up, and he shivered with excitement. ¡°¡­¡± Damn bastard! Little Crow controlled herself, not showing a look of disgust. At least for a short while, it could reduce some of the victims¡­ Little Crow consoled herself helplessly, now utterly clueless on what to do. She looked at the research institute before her, unable to describe her current situation. She had penetrated deep into the research base, becoming a core member! A truly effective core member! Yet, her real identity was that of an undercover agent. Logically, she should try to use some method to stop the research on Black Blood Medicine. But her immediate superior had instructed her to wholeheartedly assist the research and, through research rewards, to vie for the ¡°Catastrophe Messenger¡± Occupation Card. Undercover, year after year, doing these eerie studies¡­ Little Crow adjusted her mask. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When would these days end¡­ Little Crow sighed deeply, preparing to leave the research institute to breathe some fresh air outside. However, as she turned her head, a golden dragon¡¯s eye met her gaze. ¡°Dragon Tamer King, Jay¡­¡± Little Crow swallowed hard. Why would the king of Dragon Flower Islands, one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group, appear here! Dragon Tamer King Jay just stared at Little Crow. Yet, that faint gaze weighed on her like Mount Tai! Little Crow bit her finger, striving to control her fear, and asked, ¡°Why would the esteemed Dragon Tamer King come here?¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay didn¡¯t speak. Blood Demon Doctor stepped forward and clapped, ¡°He is our bodyguard. As expected, the navy is organizing three fleets to attack us.¡± Bodyguard! What¡¯s going on! Little Crow was completely stunned, ¡°Wait¡­ what does this mean!¡± ¡°Simply put, someone will come to hunt us down! By the way, Doctor Crow, your bounty is fifty million, the same grade as the Black Hunter!¡± Blood Demon Doctor said with a smile, licking his scalpel, obviously thrilled. The same grade as the Black Hunter! Little Crow¡¯s weary spirit suddenly tensed. Why would she, an undercover agent, have such a high bounty? Blood Demon Doctor said, ¡°As expected, they should be coming soon!¡± What on earth is going on! Little Crow rubbed her head, feeling a headache. However, in the next second, a shiver ran through her body, a bone-chilling coldness at her nape. Dragon Tamer King Jay also showed a hint of vigilance. Their instincts had sensed a killing intent. Little Crow blankly stared at the prompt before her eyes. [You have been marked by the Deep Sea Hunter!] COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 509 - 329: The Merchant and Abyss Hand Chapter 509: Chapter 329: The Merchant and ¡®Abyss Hand ¡°Deep, Sea, Hunter¡­¡± Little Crow spoke each word deliberately, horror rising as she lifted her head. Why, why was she marked by the legendary Deep Sea Hunter! In legend, once marked by the Deep Sea Hunter, the consequences were unthinkable. According to the legend, marked individuals, regardless of their struggles, were bound to die. Even the mutated City Lord of Moonstone City, who hid in the depths of the Undersea Prison, could not escape the pursuit of the Deep Sea Hunter! ... For a moment, Little Crow could almost see the Deep Sea Hunter in front of her, clutching her neck. ¡°Breath, breath, breath¡­¡± The oppressive sensation from the legend! Little Crow clutched her neck, and for a while, she could barely breathe. ¡°Deep Sea, Hunter!¡± Dragon Tamer King raised his hand¡ªhe had received the same prompt! However, unlike the fearful Little Crow, Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s eyes flashed with anger and excitement! ¡°Deep Sea Hunter?¡± The foreigner Blood Demon Doctor licked his lips and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, you¡¯ve been marked by the Hunter?¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay turned his head, his golden dragon eyes full of rage: ¡°Yes, what a foolish Hunter who overestimates himself!¡± ¡°That¡¯s no ordinary Hunter, that¡¯s the Deep Sea Hunter¡­¡± Little Crow struggled to take deep breaths as her inner terror ignited. Dragon Tamer King Jay explained: ¡°No, not the legendary Deep Sea Hunter. If I¡¯m not mistaken, this Deep Sea Hunter is that arrogant Black Hunter!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay had not forgotten his defeat; he had lost to the collaboration of Black Hunter and Flower Witch. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For Dragon Tamer King, this was a lifelong shame! Because of this ¡®defeat¡¯, he had been mocked by the Black Death Doctor and sent here as a bodyguard. ¡°Black¡­ Black Hunter? Has he become a legend?¡± Little Crow asked. She vaguely remembered that not so long ago, Black Hunter was just a Transcendent active near the shore, defeating Ghost Ships¡ªa reputation not even close to her own! Dragon Tamer King Jay nodded: ¡°In the Black Whale Group, there¡¯s an ancient legend of a treasure, buried in a place of hope in the shallow waters of the Mist Sea, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure¡­¡± ¡°And not long ago, personnel from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau encountered Black Hunter in the Mist Sea, and his aura had already reached Fourth Rank. With the treasure of Deep Sea Hunter from Blue Fire Island, it¡¯s very likely that Black Hunter has gained that treasure and carved out his legend!¡± The Occupation Card of Deep Sea Hunter! Little Crow¡¯s mouth gaped, unable to hide her surprise. That legendary Occupation Card had reemerged! But why would the Black Hunter hunt her! She was just a poor Third Rank worm! ¡°The Black Hunter is hunting me, why? I¡¯ve done nothing to offend him, I haven¡¯t even insulted him, and I thought his attire was cool¡­¡± Little Crow said with a bit of grievance. Previously, she had speculated that Chef Qi and Black Hunter were the same person, but now it seemed Black Hunter was just a cold and heartless leveling monster of the ocean! And now, she, a frail Drug Test Subject, was being hunted! Am I being delusional¡­ Little Crow felt her cells quivering. Blood Demon Doctor approached: ¡°No, Doctor Crow, don¡¯t belittle yourself. You must believe in your effort and talents! You deserve to be hunted! If you work even harder, you even deserve to be hunted by the Witch and Hunter together!¡± After speaking, Blood Demon Doctor extended his hand, revealing white teeth, and gave Little Crow a thumbs-up! Me, a Third Rank, hunted by Witch and Hunter? Little Crow suppressed the urge to punch Blood Demon Doctor, knowing she wouldn¡¯t stand a chance. But from the reactions of both Blood Demon Doctor and Dragon Tamer King, she could discern some facts. Neither Dragon Tamer King Jay nor Blood Demon Doctor seemed to take Black Hunter seriously! After all, both the Witch and Hunter had only just become legends¡­ Little Crow let out a sigh of relief. With Blood Demon Doctor and Dragon Tamer King as her two walls, plus the Defense measures here, I should be safe¡­ Little Crow thought to herself. Although she disliked these two, at the moment, as an undercover agent, she could only hide behind them. Dragon Tamer King Jay looked up, cautioning: ¡°Blood Demon Joseph, you are a foreigner, and my task is to protect you. But you should know, this base has been targeted by the Tiger Shark General and the Hunter, and your research cannot be moved¡ª¡± Blood Demon Doctor looked at Dragon Tamer King, excitedly licking his lips: ¡°Jay, this is Devil Island, a place once struck by the Blood Disaster. Even if their numbers doubled, they would stand no chance against us.¡± ¡°Besides, our great Whale Father has already made a pact with that existence of the Mist Sea. The ship from hell can support us at any time¡­¡± After hearing this, the angry look in Dragon Tamer King¡¯s eyes slowly turned to excitement. Blood Disaster, the existence from the Mist Sea¡­ Little Crow listened, baffled. Dragon Tamer King fell silent for a while, then a smirk crossed his lips: ¡°Indeed, this is our territory, and I really didn¡¯t expect that guy to dare to come here to die! Let¡¯s show him what happens when the Witch¡¯s Life Technique fails and what it means to be a real Dragon King!¡± Dragon Tamer King¡¯s eyes flickered with a flame for revenge, and then he laughed loudly: ¡°Hahaha! Come on, Black Hunter, I will show you the true might of a dragon!¡± Seeing this, Blood Demon Doctor too licked his scalpel: Chapter 510 - 329: The Merchant and the Abyss Hand_2 Chapter 510: Chapter 329: The Merchant and the ¡®Abyss Hand¡¯_2 ¡°Witch and Hunter¡¯s blood, I can hardly wait to savor the Black Hunter,¡± I heard the Black Death Doctor say the Black Hunter is the perfect vessel!¡± ¡°Black Hunter! Black Hunter!¡± The Blood Demon Doctor chanted the name of the Black Hunter, his face flushed red, and he laughed hysterically with delight: ¡°Hahahaha!¡± The Dragon Tamer King and the Blood Demon Doctor opened their fanged mouths and couldn¡¯t help but laugh uncontrollably! In the research facility, the contagious legendary laughter spread to the others, and they started to laugh uncontrollably as well. ... ¡°Hahahaha!¡± In an instant, the entire research institute was filled with unrestrained laughter. You¡¯re all laughing your asses off! Little Crow leaned against the corner, lifted his head, and stared dumbly at the gray ceiling, his gaze lingering there for a long time. ¡­ ¡­ At Lamp Moon Island, on the Ghost Ship. Chen Qi held a gold-rimmed mirror in his hand, in which the blurry faces of Little Crow and the Dragon Tamer King appeared. Just as the intelligence had stated, both of them were at the research facility on Devil Island. As expected, the Dragon Tamer King, having lost his domain, had become the guardian of the research base¡­ Chen Qi stowed the mirror away. If they wanted to obtain the Cup Witch¡¯s relic, they would have to confront the Dragon Tamer King once more. And this time, the Dragon Tamer King probably wouldn¡¯t fall for the same trick twice. Of course, he would have prepared for the relic¡¯s ¡®Fen¡¯s life-draining ability. ¡°The intelligence is solid.¡± Chen Qi lifted his head and spoke to the several people beside him. ¡°Is this enough?¡± The innocent Bree asked: ¡°Are there no side effects to using this mirror?¡± ¡°There are, but they¡¯re minor.¡± Chen Qi said earnestly, his eyes bright. Using the ¡®Mirror of Lies¡¯ requires providing some information about the tracker and also causing someone of the corresponding rank to suffer the effects of ¡®spiritual weakness¡¯ and the necessity ¡°to speak the truth.¡± Moreover, the same person cannot bear the cost in a short period of time. To track Little Crow, a Third Rank is needed, to track the Dragon Tamer King, a Fourth Rank is necessary. Chen Qi chose to let Bree and Jin Li from the Ice Demon Pirate Group bear the cost. Fen was surprisingly smart and did not bear the cost this time. However, making the cunning Jin Li bear the cost was also a good thing¡­ Chen Qi smiled slightly: ¡°The location is confirmed; now we just wait for the navy¡¯s bugle call¡­¡± Fen was serious. Only one Witch relic left. At that moment, Palu approached and said to Chen Qi: ¡°Black Hunter, as per your instructions, I¡¯ve got the Thirst for Blood Medicine; this should enhance your physique¡­¡± Palu tossed a monster potion to Chen Qi. Chen Qi caught the potion and gulped it down. [Your physique has greatly increased, for a short time, you can rely on absorbing the blood of the strong to greatly enhance your combat abilities¡­] The potion¡¯s rank is too low, just providing a short-term boost, huh¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, then looked at Palu. Palu¡¯s occupation today was that of a fast-riding cowboy, wearing a cowboy hat. At this moment, Bree boldly asked: ¡°Boss, it¡¯s been a long time, when will your talent transform into a Dragon Girl? Do a wave dance for me to enjoy, why don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Dragon Girl?¡± Palu looked puzzled. ¡°If that¡¯s not possible, a mechanical maid will do; you¡¯ve been a dancer before, haven¡¯t you, boss?¡± Wait, what am I saying? Bree said with a laugh: ¡°You know, I¡¯m not into men; I¡¯m only into machines¡­ I just meant to say, boss¡­ if you were a Dragon Girl¡­¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Palu clenched his fists silently. He was a legend in his own right! And Bree dared to talk to him like that! Qi, you¡¯re screwing with me! Bree said with a bitter smile: ¡°No, boss, I mean, if you could turn into a woman, no, what I mean is, you smell great¡­¡± Smell great? Palu frowned in horror, pulled back his fist, and retreated several steps. Could it be that Bree is a bigger freak than Nancy of the Imperial City Three Heroes! ¡°Cough, cough.¡± Chen Qi interjected to explain for Bree: ¡°Don¡¯t mind him, he has just used the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s Mirror of Lies; this mirror causes him to constantly tell lies.¡± ¡°The relic of the Witch of the Lamp has negative effects like this?¡± Palu asked with a curious face, also wanting to try the Mirror of Lies. Bree shouted out loud, ¡°No, boss, he¡¯s fooling you! Fooling you!¡± ¡°See, he can¡¯t help but tell lies¡­¡± Chen Qi grimaced bitterly. The mirror¡¯s negative effect was even more domineering than he had imagined! It wasn¡¯t just that he could only tell the truth, but he couldn¡¯t control himself; he was forced to reveal his innermost thoughts! Suddenly, Chen Qi and Fen both looked towards each other, their gazes meeting. They both needed to find an opportunity to use it on each other! Pry open each other¡¯s mouths! They each thought of this at the same time with a smile tugging at their lips. Bree looked speechlessly at the two exchanging looks: ¡°You two, could you not act like enigmas in front of me¡­¡± Off you go! Chen Qi unceremoniously kicked the tool-man Bree away with one foot to keep him from telling any more truths. Afterward, Chen Qi clapped his hands and asked: ¡°Palu, when exactly is the navy planning to act?¡± Palu stroked his chin: ¡°It won¡¯t be more than two weeks.¡± Two weeks, that¡¯s enough time for me to train a new skill¡­ Chen Qi thought silently to himself. Without a doubt, this was the best opportunity for them to get their hands on the relic of the Cup Witch. However, having just advanced, there were still some things he lacked to become truly legendary. For example, the Meditation Technique, Body Forging Skill, and Breathing Technique that legends could master. With the help of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the Meditation Technique, Body Forging Skill, and Breathing Technique weren¡¯t difficult to obtain. The real challenge was the legend¡¯s release technique. After upgrading to a legend, with the enhancement of the spiritual power origin, the previous release techniques could no longer be called release. Whether it was the Shadow of Flame Demon or the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking technique, for the current Chen Qi, they seemed more like killing moves. Wanting to defeat the Dragon Tamer King head-on, or even the Blood Demon Doctor at the research base without any help, he needed a much more powerful release technique. At this moment, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but look towards Jin Li in the corner. Just now, it had been the enthusiastic Jin Li who helped them, suffering the consequences of the ¡°Mirror of Lies.¡± As the vice-captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, aside from Palu, the richest was the Mysterious Merchant Jin Li! Jin Li, seeing Bree¡¯s miserable state, prepared to flee the scene. ¡°Merchant Jin Li, I want to buy some things.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not coming over, you tricked me! Black Hunter!¡± Jin Li shouted loudly. Thinking of escaping? Chen Qi flashed behind Jin Li and pinned him down with a hand: Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I¡¯m willing to give you five ancient currencies.¡± In this state, I can¡¯t beat him! Jin Li turned around, carrying a large backpack, and said with a bitter smile: ¡°Fine, ancient currency! We are good friends, right? It would¡¯ve been better to talk about the money earlier!¡± Jin Li put down her backpack: ¡°What do you want to buy? Just to let you know, I run an honest business, but because you tricked me, I¡¯m definitely going to charge you a high price!¡± Jin Li declared triumphantly, lifting her head. After finishing her sentence, Jin Li felt a drop of cold sweat. She had resisted the negative effect of the ¡®Mirror of Lies¡¯ with all her willpower. Even a legend could not resist the Mirror of Lies¡­ A little yellow flower of excitement sprouted above Fen¡¯s head, as she swallowed hard. This swindler¡­ Chen Qi criticized internally but continued to speak: ¡°I want to purchase some legendary-level Skill Cards.¡± Chen Qi revealed information about his nature. Jin Li spread her hands and said: ¡°Okay, for the sake of Miss Flower Witch¡¯s smile, I¡¯ve decided to give you a ten percent discount. Black Hunter, you¡¯re not as easy to fool as Palu!¡± ¡°Easy to fool?¡± Palu looked dubiously at Jin Li. ¡°Yes, you¡­¡± In the very next instant! Jin Li reached out her hand, pinched her own neck, and stopped herself from speaking! If Palu found to how much she had overcharged him, she wouldn¡¯t think of leaving the ship today! It was an unspeakable, astronomical amount! She needed to finish this transaction quickly! Jin Li, gripping her own neck, said in pain: ¡°Black Hunter¡­ wait for it¡­ one day¡­ I¡¯ll get my revenge!!¡± ¡°Also, apart from the Meditation Technique, I have a release technique suitable for you, a monster release that summons the Abyss Hand¡­ an Occupation Card¡­ the original price is one thousand ancient currencies, but I¡¯ll only charge you one thousand five hundred!¡± A monster release of the Abyssal Touch¡­ A spark of excitement flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Chapter 511 - 330 Earth Swallowing, Battling on Devil Island! Chapter 511: Chapter 330 Earth Swallowing, Battling on Devil Island! Treasure Box Monster Jin Li pulled out a dark card from her large backpack: ¡°Damn little hunter, I don¡¯t know if your Shadow Phase talent is enough, can you withstand my powerful Abyss Hand?¡± Damn little hunter¡­ Chen Qi resisted the urge to punch Jin Li and took the dark card. On the front of the card, a hand covered in black thorns and ablaze stretched out from a large crack, writhing above the card as if it was about to break through the void and extend an immeasurable hand to instantly refine the three of them. [Abyss Hand Nature: Shadow, Blade, Void ... Function: In the mortal world, tear open a crack and summon the hand of an abyssal behemoth to deliver a destructive strike to the enemy in front. Learning conditions: Medium Shadow Image Comprehension, high spiritual value, Legendary Spiritual Power Origin. Note: Summoning and studying this skill will cause great spiritual power damage. Note: If the technique is not proficient, practicing this skill has a small chance of being affected by the Abyss Hand, resulting in ¡®Abyss Hand¡¯s Infection,¡¯ mutating into an abyssal envoy with a grotesque head-hand.] Chen Qi examined this skill card. This was a main-Nature ¡®Shadow,¡¯ a standard Legendary Release Skill Card. In terms of pure Nature and abilities, this Legendary Release Skill Card was very well-suited for summoners and pure Shadow Transcendents. Unlike Third Rank, Legend placed more emphasis on a system where a strong release was often the result of an accumulation of various talents and skills. The same release performed by two people could result in one being a wildfire, while the other might be a tiny fireball. It was unrealistic to think that relying on a Mysterious Merchant could construct a perfect Legendary release. But now there was not much time left, and in the relic battle on Devil Island, it was necessary to master a Legendary release. Only in this way could he confront and even defeat those veteran legends face to face. Chen Qi carefully looked at the skill card; although he hadn¡¯t deliberately studied summoning and Shadow Phase, this skill card surprisingly suited him. The ¡®spiritual value¡¯ required for releasing the Abyss Hand had a very weak effect on him. Besides, there was the side effect of the Abyss Hand potentially infecting with its power, transforming one into ¡®Abyss Hand¡¯s Envoy.¡¯ For Chen Qi, this side effect was actually a special bonus. Chen Qi smiled slightly: ¡°Five hundred ancient currencies, let¡¯s be friends.¡± Five hundred currencies! She cut the price directly in half! Jin Li, with eyes reflecting gold coins, immediately widened them and gritted her teeth: ¡°Are you a crook?¡± His bargaining was even harsher than her markup! The value of one ancient currency was one million, so a normal price of one thousand ancient currencies would be a high price of one hundred million. Chen Qi stroked his chin; in reality, he didn¡¯t have much money on him. After selling Loren¡¯s backpack card to Palu, his earnings from Mist Sea were just ten million shell coins. For a Legend, making money wasn¡¯t hard¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: ¡°I¡¯ll pay you these ancient currencies after this operation.¡± After the operation¡­ Jin Li looked at Che Chenqi and then at Palu and Fen. Palu looked back at him with no sympathy in his eyes. Palu¡¯s icy gaze seemed to say: ¡°Treasure Box Monster, it¡¯s time to burst some gold coins!¡± Jin Li sighed deeply. Their destination on this journey was to head to the heart of Witch Sea, Devil Island, controlled by the Black Whale Group, and seize the Cup Witch¡¯s relic. This was also where the Black Whale Group had their tightest defenses in Crack Sea. Meanwhile, to completely destroy the ¡®Black Blood Medicine,¡¯ the navy was also preparing to dispatch troops and the Hunter Group to attack Devil Island. If the navy acted rashly, they might likely attack them too. Jin Li hated credit, but this journey was fraught with more peril than luck. If Chen Qi and Palu failed, as a Mysterious Merchant, her ultimate fate would also be to perish in this sea. Now was not the time to talk about money¡­ Jin Li blinked and said: ¡°Fine, for the sake of our future, take whatever you want, but remember, it¡¯s all on the accounts.¡± After saying this, Jin Li tossed out a ¡®Shadow Book Skill Card,¡¯ a card specifically for practicing Shadow Phase skills. Chen Qi received the two cards: ¡°Thank you.¡± Being able to buy on credit¡­ The Flower Witch next to him, watching this scene, also clasped her hands together, excitedly looking at Jin Li: ¡°Do, do you have a skill card suitable for a Flower Transcendent?¡± Fen had inherited the legacy of the Flower Witch, and having been guided by the Ice Witch since childhood, she mastered many Life Techniques. She talked to me! Jin Li touched her neck, pausing with each word: ¡°Um¡­ I have a Flower Phase skill that only a Legend can master, researched by the Flower Witch teacher, Earth Swallowing.¡± ¡°Earth Swallowing!¡± Fen¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement at the domineering sounding name. ¡°One thousand five hundred ancient currencies, Witch.¡± Jin Li handed an Earth Devouring Card to Fen. ¡°Thank you, Jin Li.¡± Fen reached out her hand politely to receive the card, excited to read its contents. Earth Devouring allowed one to consume skills from the ground to gain Life Energy. Once accumulated to a certain value, it could consume Life Energy to release a crack on the earth, unfolding a giant maw of flowers to devour living beings. Chen Qi glanced at it. Simply put, this skill was about eating grass to gain unimaginable Life Energy! Eating grass, squeezing Life Energy! It could be said, the only downside was that one must ¡®eat,¡¯ not able to absorb directly. This skill required eating grass, not very elegant¡­ Hmm, it might also destroy my elegantly witchy image in Chen Qi¡¯s mind¡­ Fen blinked her eyes, clenched her fists. COMMENT S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 512 - 330 Earth Swallowing, Battling on Devil Island!_2 Chapter 512: Chapter 330 Earth Swallowing, Battling on Devil Island!_2 The great battle was approaching, and now was not the time to care about appearances! Fen accepted the card and said, ¡°Thank you for your kindness and generosity, Miss Jin Li. After this incident, we, the Water Elf Pirate Group, will pay you back as soon as possible.¡± Kindness¡­ Jin Li¡¯s face flushed. It had been a long time since anyone had praised her like that. ¡°What else do you want? I have plenty of Flower Appearance Skill Cards on me.¡± Water Elf Pirate Group? Chen Qi gazed upon the tumultuous sea from the deck. ... The Blood Disaster battle at Devil Island was a significant event impacting the entire Witch Sea. The events unfolding before him were happening much faster than he had imagined. In two weeks, he would set foot on the heartland of the Black Whale Group in the Crack Sea, Devil Island. This battle involved the situation in the Witch Sea, with at least five legends participating. And these legends were all veteran figures, far beyond the reach of freshly elevated legends like him and Fen. He needed stronger power¡­ Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Devil Island¡¯s location was at the edge of the Crack Sea, not far from the Black Mine City. However, Devil Island had an extremely dangerous spot, situated directly above a deadly B-class Crack called Blood Disaster. The Blood Disaster was tremendously perilous, enough that even Palu, one of the Four Great Emperors, needed to be cautious of it. Moreover, one thing that particularly worried Chen Qi was the Blood General from the Mist Sea. This was the Blood General who had been hiding in the Mist Sea for a long time, who might appear early due to the acceleration of major events and trigger chaotic wars among the countries! Chen Qi lowered his head, feeling the sea breeze. With the help of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, their chances of seizing the Witch Relics were high. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, to be on the safe side, they still needed some preparations. Blood Disaster, Blood Demon, and the Monster¡¯s Desire talent¡­ Chen Qi bit his tongue. ¡°Blood Demon Deformation¡­¡± Chen Qi swallowed hard, a strong feeling of thirst emerging from his throat. Blood Demon Deformation was a potent mutation power. Moreover, the Blood Blade Pirate Group he knew was also familiar with this power. Perhaps, he could get the Blood Blade Pirate Group to join the battle as well¡­ Chen Qi considered in his mind. However, while the addition of the Blood Blade Pirate Group would certainly be helpful, it would undoubtedly escalate the situation in the Witch Sea even further! Chen Qi raised his head, looking up at the sky above the sea. Boom! Boom! In the distance, huge dark clouds covered the sky, casting the previously clear blue into a vast shadow. A major event that would change the Witch Sea, huh¡­ Blowing in the sea wind, Chen Qi took a deep breath and smiled slightly. He was now a legend. It was time to stir the tides of the Witch Sea! ¡­ ¡­ Two weeks later, Black Mine City. This city, once renowned for its bustling harbor trade and rich mineral resources, was now shrouded in a heavy gloom, with the shadow of the Black Whale Group eroding every inch of its land like a tide, turning it into a war-torn city! The once-busy harbor, with its giant ships and the dotted sails, was no longer there, replaced by the navy¡¯s massive fleets! The navy troops filled with war zeal! The Giant Shark Battleship of Admiral Tiger Shark was docked at the port, and beside the battleship, a hundred warships, nearly ten thousand sailors, and three thousand Hunters were ready to deploy! And on the battleship, an imposing Steam Mecha ¡°Storm King¡± loomed high above, overlooking the desolate city. Above the head of the ¡°Storm King¡± Steam Mecha, three legends stood, looking down at Devil Island in the distance. For this operation, the navy had specifically mobilized the Catastrophe Messenger from Shell Country¡¯s Meteorological Bureau and the Debt Collector from Shell Country¡¯s Big Bank due to insufficient ¡®legendary¡¯ forces. At the same time, they had prematurely employed the Storm King from Shell Country¡¯s Craftsmen! Admiral Tiger Shark stood tall on top of the mecha¡¯s head. At that moment, a newspaper rustled like a falling leaf, landing before his eyes. Tiger Shark, the admiral, extended his calloused giant hand and grabbed the newspaper. The headline on the newspaper declared conspicuously, ¡°The Navy and the Black Whale Group¡¯s Decisive Battle! Devil Island War!¡± This operation was conducted by the Navy on a grand scale, with no intention of concealment. Apart from the front-page news of the ¡°decisive battle,¡± the rest of the articles discussed the Blade Witch from the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s legendary promotion, along with ¡°the missing Black Hunter and Witch.¡± According to the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s conjecture, the Black Hunter and Witch were very likely also involved in this Devil Island War. Pelu, a well-known reporter from the White Dove Newspaper, outright stated that the Black Hunter and Witch might influence the direction¡ªand even the outcome¡ªof the war! Indeed, Pelu went so far as to state in the newspaper that the Black Hunter was clearly an enemy of the Black Whale, and if the Navy rescinded the Bounty Order and chose to collaborate with the Black Hunter, their chances of winning this war would be greatly improved. ¡°Damn newspaper, actually expecting outsiders to help, it¡¯s a disgrace to our Navy!¡± Admiral Tiger Shark roared. These days, under the ravages of the Black Whale Group, countless civilians had been displaced, and numerous resource-rich lands had been seized. But he also had to admit that if it hadn¡¯t been for the Black Hunter and Witch driving back the Dragon Tamer King, allowing them to secure the Dragon Flower Islands and countless medicinal resources. Otherwise, the Navy¡¯s achievements in the Witch Sea would have been a complete mess. ¡°Black Hunter, ah¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s eyes sparkled with a glint, if she could capture the Black Hunter before her disciple, An, departed, her disciple would surely be overjoyed. The Debt Collector, wrapped entirely in bandages, was expressionless and simply said: ¡°Admiral Tiger Shark, capturing Devil Island is your last chance, otherwise, you must also repay your debt.¡± Admiral Tiger Shark turned his head to look at the Debt Collector, who had borrowed a significant sum of money from Shell Country¡¯s Big Bank in earlier years to gain his legendary rank. ¡°There¡¯s no need for your reminder, Debt Collector, this battle concerns the lives of innumerable people in Black Mine City, as well as the survival of the Navy! If I lose, I will willingly become fodder for you bank hounds.¡± Admiral Tiger Shark had no fear! For this mission, they had a total of three legendary forces! In addition to the Storm King on the battleship and the recently promoted President Grey Mouse of the Hunter Association, they had a total of five and a half legendary forces! This battle had mobilized the Navy¡¯s greatest force! In addition, they had Diya, possessing new Mechas, and support from the weapons of the Magic Bullet Company. Meanwhile, at a distance, the Blood Blade Pirate Group successfully intercepted the Black Death Doctor from the Black Whale Group and constantly attempted to attack Sea God Island, with the admiral blocking the reinforcements from the Mist Sea. And currently, on Devil Island, there were only two legendary forces, the Blood Demon Doctor and the Dragon Tamer King! Their advantage was almost infinite! Admiral Tiger Shark raised the Whale Hunting Spear in his hand, pointing at the sea before him! Admiral Tiger Shark¡¯s War Zeal enveloped every warrior at the harbor, and their bodies began to emit a fresh red aura! ¡°On this mission, we shall triumph!¡± ¡°Everyone, set your sights on the Black Whale! Advance! Advance!¡± ¡°Advance! Advance!¡± Under the influence of War Zeal, the Navy let out a massive roar, incessant and thunderous. Amid this roaring, the Navy¡¯s ships set out toward the Devil Island! And as the battleships mobilized, the Hunter Association¡¯s ships closely followed suit. ¡°Overturn them! Avenge our grudges! Advance!¡± ¡°An eye for an eye, blood for blood! Advance!¡± ¡°This battle! Annihilate the Black Whale Group! Advance!¡± Under War Zeal, the Navy¡¯s ships all set off, braving the countless terrifying waves! ¡°Advance!¡± On the ship next to the Giant Shark Battleship, Fen, dressed in a naval uniform, also held a spear and shouted fervently, filled with fighting spirit. ¡°Ura! Ura!¡± The Water Elves next to him, wielding Whale Hunting Spears, were exceptionally excited. As the captain, Chen Qi, pushed the lever, controlling this ¡®stolen¡¯ naval battleship, heading towards the heart of the Black Whale Group, Devil Island. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 513 - 331: The Wonderful Great Whale Blood Chapter 513: Chapter 331: The Wonderful Great Whale Blood Amidst the thundering war drums, the navy¡¯s main force plowed through the waves, heading towards the heartland of the Black Whale Group with massive momentum. ¡°Hopefully, nothing unexpected happens¡­¡± Chen Qi adjusted the navy cap emblazoned with the ¡°Storm Hammer¡± insignia, looking towards the eager navy. Just like the Black Whale Group had attacked the navy base, this time, it was the navy base¡¯s effective counterattack against the Black Whale Group. Both sides had deployed numerous legendary figures; in such a battle, even with the help of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, caution was essential. Chen Qi looked up towards the huge ship ahead and the mountain-like Storm King atop it, which reached sixty meters high, along with the three great legends standing on the Storm King. Indeed, even the Disaster Messenger from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau and the Debt Collector had arrived; the navy¡¯s ambition was not small¡­ These navy members shouldn¡¯t notice us for the time being¡­ thought Chen Qi, considering the next steps. ... This time, Chen Qi and his companions had chosen to use the familiar tactics of the Ice Demon Pirate Group to infiltrate the navy¡¯s main force. Palu, as the Thousand Changer, was able to alter his Spirit Power Field and appearance, easily blending into the crowd. Unless it was a Legendary Light Seer closely observing him, most people would be unable to recognize Palu¡¯s disguise. However, Chen Qi and Fen were different; both relied on potions to conceal their Spiritual Power. Chen Qi used Dark Concealing Breath to cover his Spirit Power Field with a faint layer of black light. At this rate, in one hour, the navy force would encounter an attack from the Black Whale Group¡­ Chen Qi took out the Sage¡¯s Medicine, which boosted agility, strength, and the spiritual power origin, and downed it in one gulp, preparing for battle. The navy was making such a show of force; this time, the Black Whale Group¡¯s counterattack might be unprecedentedly fierce. However, suddenly, a plea for help reached Chen Qi¡¯s ears. ¡°Save me, save me¡­¡± ¡°Save me¡­¡± This hoarse and weak voice sounded as if from the depths of a well, like the cry of an infant. An illusion? Chen Qi frowned slightly, asking: ¡°Fen, did you hear anything?¡± ¡°???¡± Fen cocked her head and replied: ¡°No, what¡¯s up? Qi, did you hear some strange sound?¡± Fen had high psychic sensitivity. If she couldn¡¯t hear it¡­ Then it was only I who could hear the voice, a premonition from a Light Seer?¡­ Chen Qi stepped down from the captain¡¯s room, looking around at the surrounding ships. The three legends atop the enormous ship watched the sea ahead, the flag bearers waved their flags energetically, and the snipers checked their long guns. All the sailors were engrossed in the desire for battle upon setting sail, not one of them aware of the cry for ¡°help.¡± Or, could it be that the sound did not exist? ¡°Save me, save me¡­¡± Chen Qi touched his aching ear, hearing the voice once more. Guided by some intuition, he lowered his head, looking towards the seabed. Beneath the raging waves, a dark silhouette was vaguely discernible. This was the Nearshore Dominator lurking deep beneath the sea. And at this moment, like Chen Qi, the Nearshore Dominator was looking towards the depths of the ocean floor. As the master of the Nearshore Dominator, Chen Qi could faintly sense that, like him, the Dominator had also heard the same cry, looking deep into the seabed. ¡°The deep sea¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s pupils narrowed slightly. The voice was coming from the Deep Sea. Was the plea for help coming from the ocean¡¯s floor? Then, the Nearshore Dominator, like a small dog startled by a lion, wagged its tail and hurriedly swam toward Chen Qi. ¡°Don¡¯t expose yourself¡­¡± Chen Qi gestured with a ¡°shh¡± sign, indicating the Nearshore Dominator to hide under the sea. They were in the middle of the Navy¡¯s fleet. Something in the sea was calling for help? A special Sea Beast? Chen Qi thought rapidly. In legends, there were monsters that mimicked human voices, emitting cries for help to lure humans in and then, upon approach, completely devour their prey. But undoubtedly, something was at the seabed, and it had frightened the Nearshore Dominator¡­ Chen Qi turned back and said to Fen: ¡°Watch the seabed.¡± A small flower bloomed above Fen¡¯s head, and she nodded in acknowledgment. Suddenly, the Nearshore Dominator at the seabed started to move erratically again, swimming upward and downward in turns. At this moment, the Nearshore Dominator was like a husky stranded on a narrow bridge, blocked by lions and wolves. Chen Qi tapped his forehead lightly. The Nearshore Dominator was fearful of what lurked below the Deep Sea, and at the same time, it feared what lay above the surface. Something was also in the sea above¡­ Dark flames and deep blue flames flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. There¡¯s a strange thing among us¡­ Chen Qi looked again at the navy warships ahead. Boom! Boom! The navy warships surged forward at full speed, with sailors either polishing their weapons or boastfully daydreaming about the future. A tall navy with a high nose bridge and green hair laughed loudly while cleaning his weapon: ¡°Do you know? It¡¯s said that the pirates of the Black Whale Group have captured many lovely beauties. If we rescue them, we¡¯ll be hailed as heroes.¡± A muscular, nut-headed pudgy sailor gulped down some strong liquor: ¡°Is that so? But if we fail, we might end up on an operating table, getting our skin cut open by beautiful doctors and injected with new blood¡­¡± The two chatty sailors, just ahead of him, were discussing loudly. They were only twenty meters away, their voices clear to Chen Qi¡¯s ears. Something was off with these two¡­ Chen Qi looked at them. COMMENT 0 comment S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 514 - 331: The Wonderful Great Whale Blood_2 Chapter 514: Chapter 331: The Wonderful Great Whale Blood_2 These two men¡¯s inspirations clearly carried a hint of faint, impure aura. At the same time, the two chattering navy officers also turned their gaze towards Chen Qi. In that instant, their eyes met. Chen Qi suddenly felt a strong chill coming from behind him. It wasn¡¯t just these two men staring at him. To be precise, in this vast naval assembly, suddenly, five hundred people turned their heads without any warning, all staring at him with the eyes of wild beasts. ... Five hundred pairs of eyes were fixated on him! Interesting! A trace of bloodlight flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he drew the long sword from his waist. The tall, green-haired navy officer picked up the axe in his hand and said with a smile, ¡°You¡¯ve been discovered, eh¡­¡± Boom! Boom! Clouds overlapped, and huge dark clouds covered everything, a loud thunder overshadowing all. In that moment of flashing lightning, the tall green-haired navy officer leaped fiercely onto the deck of Chen Qi¡¯s ship. Another navy officer, the triangular-bodied, nut-headed fatty, also picked up a large hammer and jumped to his left. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.?0 ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the two men. Both men¡¯s Spirit Power Fields were at the Third Rank, yet, when facing him, a hint of a superior¡¯s demeanor flashed in their eyes. Why¡­ Chen Qi thought. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the green-haired navy officer grinned and asked, ¡°Are you puzzled, kid? Puzzled why you feel fear, why we dare to surround you, why you will die at our hands?¡± These two were not navy officers, they were from the Black Whale Group¡­ Chen Qi gripped his long sword tightly at his waist. The nut-headed fatty navy officer answered his question, ¡°Let me tell you, we possess this wonderful power! And this power will completely destroy your forces!¡± he declared, ¡°It comes from the power of the Great Whale!¡± Saying this, he opened his wide mouth and it became apparent¡ªin his teeth, tied a small black squirming medicine bottle containing black wriggling blood. Crack! The nut-headed fatty suddenly bit the medicine bottle and instantly, the squirming blood from the bottle forcefully entered his flesh, staining him black! At that moment, a cry of unwillingness, brutality, madness, and cruelty erupted from his mouth. Almost instantly, the nut-headed fatty¡¯s bones made a cracking sound, muscles and fat appeared to be reshaped by some power, his skin gradually thickened and was covered with scales, and his head underwent an even more astonishing transformation, turning into a blood-thirsty hammerhead shark. He grew to an impressive height of two and half meters, and an explosion of Legendary Spirit Power Field burst forth from his body! ¡°This is the power of the Great Whale!¡± Hammerhead Shark Fatty picked up the giant hammer and smashed it fiercely onto the deck of the ship. The savage power struck like a thousand-ton meteorite! Boom! Almost instantly, the entire naval warship¡¯s steel burst, breaking apart into scrap metal! ¡°This is the power only a legend can wield! Remember that!¡± Hammerhead Shark Fatty said, admiring the smoke and dust before him, laughing loudly. The green-haired one also laughed loudly, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ve been exposed! In time, let¡¯s show Blood Demon Doctor, Doctor Crow, and the dragon tamers that we, the five hundred Black Whale thieves with the help of the Great Whale, can take down an entire navy fleet!¡± Boom! Boom! Almost at the same time, on the giant ships and navy warships, the same battles erupted. Pirates hidden among the navy ranks consumed the Black Whale Blood, their combat power skyrocketed tenfold! Under the overwhelming power, the navy instantly fell into disarray. ¡°What a wonderful start, I want to fight ten¡­¡± Hammerhead Shark Fatty lifted his giant hammer, saying happily. ¡°I¡¯ll fight ten, play with ten, then eat ten¡­¡± ¡°Say, are there any women on board?¡± The green-haired navy officer chuckled twice and lit a cigarette. Pop! The next second, a streak of cold light slashed across Hammerhead Shark Fatty¡¯s neck, blue flames blazed fiercely, reducing him to ashes! Bang! The green-haired man was instantly splattered with blood, the big cigarette fell to the ground. Before him stood Chen Qi, wielding the long sword. Chen Qi flicked off the pitch-black blood from his long sword and looked down at the deep pit in the deck. Having great strength, yet severely lacking in constitution and defense. Consumers of the Black Whale Blood among the Third Rank Transcendents, in an instant, their strength was multiplied by ten. This power, if he were hit directly, would definitely leave him skinless. However, the enhancement to his body¡¯s strength was only from 1.2 to 1.5 times. ¡°My brother¡­¡± The green-haired pirate quivered with rage, took out the Black Whale Blood, and roared, ¡°Damn it! I¡¯ve slaughtered¡­¡± Swish! Chen Qi, his face expressionless, slashed with a flaming sword, reducing him to ashes. Afterwards, Chen Qi picked up the Black Whale Blood that had fallen to the ground and gazed at it. ¡°Black Whale Blood¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the potion in his hand. Normally, Black Whale Blood was a type of mutant potion; consuming this potion would mean enduring the power of the Black Whale and gaining unimaginable strength. How much of a boost would a Legendary Transcendent get from consuming this potion? Boom! Boom! A tenfold increase in strength, a 1.5 times increase in physique! Judging solely from the effects, it was a wonderfully powerful potion! The chunks of black flesh inside the potion, upon sensing Chen Qi¡¯s presence, violently wriggled, trying to burst through the glass tube and merge with him. But, could this potion really be consumed? Chen Qi held the potion to his mouth, opened wide, and extended his tongue. [You have triggered the Lamp¡¯s Inspiration¡­] However, at that instant, a hint of black flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. A vast gray mist obscured the world before him, and within an endless storm, a giant black orb, larger than the sea, fell from the sky, opened its eyes, and then plummeted. Its eyes resembled black holes, like a sun falling from the sky, the entity¡¯s form impossible to discern clearly. Reflected in those abyssal eyes was the entire boundless sea, the Witch Sea, a deep, unfathomable crack, countless humans, the battle ship at this very moment, the Angel Envoy hovering above the sea, and the King of Pirates¡¯ Whale Father. Lastly, it reflected his own figure¡­ The presence, completely indistinguishable in form, lurking at the fringe, coveting the sea, was the Black Whale! ¡°The Black Whale is watching me¡­¡± Chen Qi widened his eyes. The world turned pitch black, with only a single lantern remaining. Before this immense power, the lantern flame, symbolizing his spiritual power origin, also appeared exceedingly weak. The flame struggled hard against the Great Whale¡¯s oppression, almost making it through; however, ultimately, as the black orb descended, it was completely engulfed by the sea, and the world was plunged into darkness. Sigh¡ª After the brief illusion passed, the scene before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes returned to normal, warm sunlight sprinkling across his face. The Black Whale beyond the margins¡­ Chen Qi reflected internally. This was the first time he had perceived the full might of the Great Whale since arriving in this world. As he ascended to Legendary status, his inspiration could even sense more dreadful powers. This was a warning from the Lamp Phase, advising me not to consume the great whale blood¡­ Chen Qi shook the great whale blood in his hand, clenched his teeth, and stowed it in his backpack card. His current Monster¡¯s Desire was still incapable of resisting the pull of this edge-dwelling great whale blood. To truly harness the power of the great whale blood, he would need an even stronger spiritual power origin. Afterwards, Chen Qi gazed out at the surrounding sea. The naval forces were already engaged in a fierce battle with the five hundred pirates who had consumed the great whale blood, the sea immediately stained red with blood. Although there were only five hundred of these pirates, half of them had consumed the great whale blood and survived, causing unimaginable destruction. And these survivors could take on ten, even a hundred men! Their overwhelming strength even briefly suppressed the naval forces. Exposed, huh¡­ Chen Qi lamented internally. The moment he had drawn his sword, it had meant his identity was exposed. Chen Qi looked towards the Legendary aboard the ¡®Storm King¡¯ Steam Mecha. The Tiger Shark general crossed his arms, watching the distant thunderclouds, his demeanor unchanged in the face of chaos aboard the massive ship, his gaze unwavering. The Debt Collector held his bills in hand, looking towards the seafloor. Tiger Shark general, Debt Collector¡­ Chen Qi murmured. Where is the Disaster Messenger? Bang! An icy staff head pressed against the back of his head. ¡°Don¡¯t move, and don¡¯t turn around, Black Hunter, I am the Witch~¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose smiled slightly, moving the staff head up from the back of his head, slowly to his heart, and finally to his buttocks. Then, with a wicked sense of humor, she added, ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll grind your ass to pulp.¡± Chen Qi gripped the long sword at his waist. During the moment he had been distracted, the Disaster Messenger had locked onto him. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 515 - 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster Chapter 515: Chapter 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster ¡°Your ass sure is perky, state your purpose¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose chuckled mischievously, ready to wield her magic wand to viciously rub Hunter¡¯s butt to pieces. The moment her words finished, scorching spiritual power began to condense between her magic wand. Swish! However, in the next breath, Chen Qi did not hesitate, quickly drawing his sword and slashing towards Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s right face! Smack! ... Catastrophe Messenger Rose was startled, abruptly stretching out her hand to catch the naked blade barehanded. ¡°This is the reflex of a Light Seer, kid!¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose raised her head, firmly pressing down on Chen Qi¡¯s longsword, and proudly said, ¡°Little boy, your weapon is in my hand now!¡± Chen Qi wasted no words; dark flames ignited on his longsword, charring Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s hand. Under the searing flames, Catastrophe Messenger was forced to drop the longsword and take a big step backward. Immediately afterward, she switched to a combat stance, pointing her magic wand at Chen Qi¡¯s chest. However, standing behind Catastrophe Messenger Rose, Fen had already grasped her magic wand, aiming at Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s back. Fen looked at Catastrophe Messenger with eyes full of anger and said through clenched teeth, ¡°Try poking him again, why don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose turned her head to find she was now surrounded by both the Black Hunter and the Witch. Chen Qi rotated the longsword in his hand, looking at the gold-haired woman wearing protective goggles before him. Catastrophe Messenger Rose, An¡¯s teacher, was a well-known veteran legend who wielded the powerful Lamp Release ¡®Disaster,¡¯ capable of simulating major disasters she had foreseen, artificially creating a catastrophe, and possessing considerable strength. At the same time, she held the spectacularly perverse intuition of the entire Witch Sea, with innate skill so sensitive it could easily detect spiritual power fluctuations thousands of meters away. However, as a support profession, her direct combat abilities were not high without releasing her power. Indeed, as a reclusively living legend, she had many bad habits when fighting, taking great pleasure in attacking others¡¯ buttocks. An interesting fellow¡­ Chen Qi activated ¡®Ember Touch,¡¯ and at his back, dark, fierce tentacles suddenly grew out. Chen Qi then handed the longsword to the tentacles behind him, leaned leisurely against the ship¡¯s side, and said, ¡°Catastrophe Messenger Rose, we came here to help you.¡± Chen Qi did not act. Catastrophe Messenger Rose had no intention of attacking them; if she really had, if she harbored strong hostility, then her target would have been his neck, not his buttocks. Either way, at least for now, Catastrophe Messenger Rose had no intention of attacking. Is this guy not afraid of me? Doesn¡¯t he give me any face? Catastrophe Messenger Rose wondered, tilting her head to the side, ¡°Help us?¡± A faint smile curled up the corner of Chen Qi¡¯s mouth, ¡°Yes, at least for now that is, of course, it depends on your attitude and sincerity, old lady.¡± Old lady¡­ A surprised little flower popped up on Fen¡¯s head. Chen Qi dared to talk to the Catastrophe Messenger like that. Catastrophe Messenger Rose was a seasoned legend of Witch Sea, the leader of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau; Chen Qi dared to be so impolite to the Catastrophe Messenger. If Chen Qi had spoken to her teacher, the Ice Witch, his head would have already fallen by now. ¡°You said¡­ what!¡± Catastrophe Messenger raised her head, flames of anger ignited in her eyes, and gripped her magic wand tightly, ¡°Black Hunter, you will pay for your actions today!!¡± Fen bit down on her teeth, ready to attack. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, the furious Catastrophe Messenger Rose didn¡¯t attack; instead, she turned her head to look at the raging waves ahead, ¡°However, indeed not now¡­¡± In the distance, thunderclouds spread over, with the noisy, blood-scented sea breeze blowing. ¡°When I catch you next time, I¡¯ll slap your ass first, then slap the Witch¡¯s ass, I¡¯ll use your butts to play a rhythmic beat!¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose raised her magic wand, looking with the two legends aboard the Storm King toward the distant sea. ¡°Eh?¡± Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen felt muddled; Catastrophe Messenger Rose actually proactively refrained from attacking. To be aware that the two of them were right in the center of the navy¡¯s presence, like two little lambs amidst a pack of wolves. The only possibility for Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s not attacking was that there was something more severe requiring the three of them to deal with! The severity of this matter even surpassed her confrontation with the Black Hunter! Is something coming? Fen also put away her magic wand, silently looking toward the distance. Boom! Boom! Amidst the roaring of pirates and navy alike, the waves began to swell increasingly larger. And the black clouds overtook the sky. ¡°Cup, crack, the depths of the ocean¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose frowned, casually tossing three Divination Coins. The outcomes of the three divination coins were all bad. ¡°The storm is coming, both of you¡­¡± The sea breeze grew stronger, whistling through the entire warship. Chen Qi turned around, tilted his head, looking out into the sea. Giant dark clouds had covered the bright daylight, and the deep blue water of the entire ocean instantly turned murky and dark; at the same time, the rumble of thunder kept echoing, as if preluding a major disaster! Boom! Boom! A tremendous flapping sound echoed! And at the edge of the sky, a dazzling ¡®comet¡¯ hurtled toward them! Boom! Accompanied by a dazzling red lightning flash, the Black Thunder Dragon King, like a plummeting bolt of lightning, appeared within the thunderclouds with a flap of its massive wings, emitting a tremendous roar! ¡°Dragon Might!¡± The man standing atop the dragon¡¯s head shouted fiercely. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 516 - 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster_2 Chapter 516: Chapter 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster_2 A massive roar sent forth an unprecedented bloody sea wind, pushing back numerous naval warships! ¡°Dragon Tamer King Jay¡­¡± Chen Qi raised his head, looking up at the proud man above in the sky. They had met again. However, this time, the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s aura was even stronger and more sinister than before! Visible on the chest of the Black Thunder Dragon King was still a great scar, while its golden dragon pupils had turned a deep red, its teeth had also become blood-red, and its entire body was covered in blood-colored crystals! ... This powerful presence even surpassed that of the Black Thunder Dragon King at the peak of his power, so much so that even the renowned twelve tentacle of the Crack Sea could not withstand this pressure. Power of the blood¡­ Chen Qi thought. Blood Demon Doctor and Dragon Tamer King Jay had cooperated to grant the Black Thunder Dragon King unimaginable power. Dragon Tamer King Jay stood at the head of the dragon, looking down at the many ships below and shouted loudly, ¡°Tiger Shark General, long time no see, this is the ragtag bunch you lead, no different from your previous troops, and moreover, you haven¡¯t healed yet.¡± The voice of the Dragon Tamer King boomed like thunder, resounding across the ocean. Tiger Shark General, not to be outdone, replied in the loudest voice, ¡°Defeating an ant that was repelled by Hunters and Witches, even wounded, is still enough!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay tilted his head and murmured, ¡°Is that so? You seem not to notice that every one of our warriors can partake of the most potent Black Whale Blood, unleashing unimaginable power. Tiger Shark General, it seems you¡¯ve been injured by the power of the Black Whale¡­¡± Tiger Shark General responded unfazed, ¡°An ant repelled by Hunters and Witches, even if it unleashes ten times its power, what of it?¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay sneered, ¡°Is that so? It seems, knowing well that death lies ahead, you¡¯d still lead your navy to their deaths¡­¡± Tiger Shark General raised his ten-meter-long, one-meter-thick giant Whale Hunting Spear, ¡°An ant repelled by Hunters and Witches! Enough talk, let the battle decide everything!¡± Every sentence of yours has to start with that line, huh¡­ Dragon Tamer King stood up, his golden dragon eyes flaming, ¡°Come on! Soon, you¡¯ll know that last time you defeated me was merely because Fortune favored you!¡± ¡°An ant repelled by Hunters and Witches! Die!¡± Tiger Shark General raised the giant Whale Hunting Spear single-handedly and hurled it towards the Dragon Tamer King. Qi Power released. Whale Hunting Spear! sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! The giant Whale Hunting Spear tore through the sky, igniting into flames, like a burning ship striking the Black Thunder Dragon King in the sky. However, Dragon Tamer King Jay was not to be outdone and conjured a giant lightning bolt in his hand to block the strike! Boom! The clash of their moves caused a massive surge of air! Within the massive airwave, fifty warships of the Black Whale Group sailed from afar, maneuvering cannons and targeting the navy fleet¡¯s vessels. Within the navy, Grey Mouse, who had recently been promoted to ¡®Shadow Person,¡¯ along with Diya¡¯s new Mecha, eliminated a large number of deformed pirates. Warships and giant ships also began firing their cannons toward the sea ahead. The battle was on the verge of commencing. Yet, just as it was about to commence, Catastrophe Messenger Rose frowned, ¡°Tiger Shark, the Spirit Power Field around us is off! Retreat first!¡± Whether it was the Spirit Power Field of the Black Whale Group¡¯s Pirate Group or this part of the sea, even the Spirit Power Field beneath the Deep Sea, all were off! Catastrophe Messenger Rose shouted loudly. Chen Qi withdrew his gaze from the sky, along the surging sea waves, past the blood-red painted Black Whale wooden ship, all the way to the blurry island at the horizon. In the distance, within the research lab of Devil Island, Blood Demon Doctor sat atop a pile of two experimental bodies, sipping a glass of red wine, and said to Little Crow, ¡°Doctor Crow, the battle has begun, they have already arrived.¡± ¡°They?¡± While laboriously mixing potions, Little Crow shed a drop of cold sweat, biting his teeth, ¡°Yes, the navy, and the Hunters hunting you have all arrived.¡± ¡°Is that so, hahaha¡­¡± Maybe I should just kill myself¡­ Little Crow¡¯s heart pounded, but he still tried to maintain a composed expression. Blood Demon Doctor casually said, ¡°By the way, Doctor Crow, have you been a bit conservative with your research on Great Whale Blood lately?¡± ¡°Now¡¯s not the time to talk about this, I heard even the Catastrophe Messenger has arrived¡­ Shouldn¡¯t we be running away?¡± Little Crow¡¯s legs trembled slightly. Those were three highly esteemed Legendary Generals, plus two masters, the Witch and the Hunter! ¡°Run away? Us run away?¡± Blood Demon Doctor chuckled, ¡°No, we won¡¯t.¡± Blood Demon Doctor drained his glass and, looking at the empty cup, licked his lips. A craving for fresh blood emanated from his body. It¡¯s they who should be running! Blood Demon Doctor nonchalantly snapped his fingers, influencing the whole battlefield situation, and whispered softly, ¡°Cup Domain. Crack. Blood Disaster.¡± Beneath his feet, a red crack slowly opened, releasing a continuous stream of Cup¡¯s aura. Normally, a Legendary Transcendent needed a Domain Relic and unimaginable support to deploy a Domain. But there¡¯s a very special case ¨C relying on a ¡°Crack¡± for the domain. For some Legendary Transcendants, they could control the Crack and thereby expand their own Domain¡ª Bang! Bang! Bright red cracks continuously broke open on the ground, extending towards the distant lands, until the island¡¯s end, until the waves¡ª COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 517 - 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster_3 Chapter 517: Chapter 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster_3 sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°` And the moment the crack touched the wave, the black sea was instantly dyed blood-red, transforming into surging dark-red blood waves! Boom! Boom! The dark-red blood waves surged past Devil Island, past the waves, past the Black Whale Group¡¯s warships, past the naval vessels, all the way to Chen Qi¡¯s face¡ª Bang! The enormous dark-red wave swept over Chen Qi¡¯s whole body! ... [You have entered the Crack of the Blood Disaster¡ª] [Within the Blood Disaster, blood will be the most perfect nourishment, and all blood skills will be greatly enhanced!] Chen Qi looked at the prompt before him, a thirst welling up from his throat. Fen also touched her throat, a craving for blood emerging from her body. This was an ability only a B-ranked Crack could bestow! And the next second, Dragon Tamer King Jay and the Pirate Group of Black Whale Group took out the Blood Demon Blood they had prepared in advance and drank it. Blood Demon Blood, a potion pre-prepared by the Blood Demon Doctor, could grant a power boost, with the side effect being a thirst for fresh blood! This was a very ordinary potion that a Third Rank Blood Demon could mass-produce. But, under the Blood Disaster, this kind of blood could hugely enhance strength and inspiration, agility, to an effect comparable to the precious Sage¡¯s Medicine! From the sky, dark-red moonlight spilled down, and Dragon Tamer King Jay closed his eyes as his body began to tremble violently, as if countless tiny blood vessels were boiling under his skin, emitting a terrifying red glow. His eyes snapped open, his irises no longer the golden color of dragons but a profound blood-red, flickering with the light of greed and desire. ¡°This is the Blood Disaster mentioned in the reports¡­¡± Tiger Shark Whale positioned himself with the Whale Hunting Spear, taking a defensive stance. He had not expected that Dragon Tamer King Jay, who upheld the pure Dragon Blood, would so readily take such a dangerous potion. After being defeated by Black Hunter, Dragon Tamer King Jay craved even greater power! Dragon Tamer King Jay opened his blood-red eyes: ¡°Blood Thunder!¡± A blood wind blew, and Dragon Tamer King Jay pointed forward, directing the Black Thunder Dragon King to charge ahead ferociously, like a meteor smashing into the place where Tiger Shark Whale stood. The colossal body of the Black Thunder Dragon King, like a falling meteor, charged straight at Tiger Shark Whale on the battleship! With the enhancement of his power, the defense of the Giant Shark Battleship shattered in an instant, and fresh-red lightning swept across the entire vessel! Endless thunder covered the massive battleship! In a mere moment, a quarter of the navy aboard the Giant Shark Battleship fell to the deck like charred straw men. Suddenly, wails filled the air, and amid the agony of thunder, people writhed on the deck like struggling insects. ¡°Too slow¡ª¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay weaved through them and, looking back, arrogantly surveyed everything around him. Blood sprayed from the mountain-like robust body of Tiger Shark Whale, along with scorching hot smoke. Compared to before, Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s strength had recovered a lot and had become even more potent¡­ Chen Qi looked towards Dragon Tamer King. ¡°Who else!?¡± Revenge¡¯s flames flickered in Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s eyes, and he couldn¡¯t help but laugh wildly. He could feel that today, Tiger Shark Whale would not be his match! And at that moment, he finally took notice of Chen Qi, Disaster Messenger, and Fen. They were here too? Dragon Tamer King Jay looked down upon the ocean, a flame of anger igniting within him. He had never imagined they would meet again. ¡°Ah, ah, ah¡­¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay suddenly felt his blood boil, and he was ecstatic. ¡°The power of the Blood Demon¡­¡± Chen Qi ignored Dragon Tamer King, picking up a bottle of Blood-colored Potion he found in a green-haired pirate¡¯s bag. ¡°The power of blood¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the Blood-colored Potion in his hand and downed it in one gulp. ¡°` COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 518 - 333 Nearshore Dominator: Delicious! Chapter 518: Chapter 333 Nearshore Dominator: Delicious! ¡°This guy¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose glanced sideways, puzzled, gripping her magic wand. In the absence of guidance, Hunter dared to take such a dangerous potion directly. Gurgling! Gurgling! The dark red liquid slipped down Chen Qi¡¯s throat, initially as cold as ice piercing his bones, but then it turned into a warm current, spreading rapidly within his body. This power seemed to have a life of its own, galloping through his veins, bringing an unprecedented shock and transformation. Under the influence of his blood, Chen Qi felt his body become pleasurable and lighter. ... Under the feeble red light scattered in the sky, this sense of lightness grew stronger, more intense, more ravenous. [You temporarily absorb the power of the Blood Clan, greatly enhancing your agility and strength, and by absorbing blood, you gain greater power and strong recuperative abilities.] Chen Qi licked his tongue. In many cracks, there exist various terrains favorable to special monsters, and the Monster¡¯s Desire allowed him to be in a special state, utilizing this power. In the ¡°Blood Disaster¡± crack, he was the monster attacking humans. Wonderful! Wonderfully powerful! This power, even more delightful than Flower Witch¡¯s potion! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï Under this power, Chen Qi¡¯s skin turned pale, and bright red blood vessels were visible on his skin, with a fresh red aura of the Cup Witch swirling around his body. Indeed, you have become a Legend! Dragon Tamer King Jay looked up, grinning. ¡°Black Hunter! Congratulations! I will make you understand, the gap between legends is like a chasm!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay charged a lightning spear in his hand, bursting out in an instant. Swoosh! The spear shot out like lightning! However, Chen Qi¡¯s form flickered, the crimson afterimage easily dodged the spear, then, he started shuttling between the ships¡­ The blood pupils of the Dragon Tamer King moved rapidly, as in his eyes, Chen Qi¡¯s speed was, for a time, too fast to capture! The navy and Tiger Shark stared at Chen Qi. Chen Qi continued to shuttle, with the enhanced agility from the Blood Clan and Flower Witch¡¯s Wind Elf Medicine, his speed was incredibly fast. Everyone had good things to say about Flower Witch¡¯s potion! Also, as the dark clouds dimmed, his dark concealment gradually began to take effect. Whoosh! The next moment, accompanied by a bright red gust of blood, Chen Qi¡¯s form completely vanished into the sea. In countless people¡¯s eyes, the trace of the Black Hunter completely disappeared. ¡°Coward!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay clenched his teeth, standing atop the head of the Black Thunder Dragon King, looking down on everything from a high position. But he had to admit, the ground combat capability of the Black Hunter far surpassed his. At the same time, the Black Hunter could hide in the sea bed, while he had almost no sea surface combat capability! However, after experiencing the last event, Dragon Tamer King had no intention of approaching the sea surface again. ¡°Only a bug that runs away, only hiding in the dark!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay maneuvered the Black Thunder Dragon King, flapping its wings, reforming the spear again, his blood-red pupils targeting Flower Witch Fen. The Black Hunter could run, but could his cohort, Flower Witch, also escape? In the midst of the Blood Disaster, one of the main features of the Blood Demon was their life energy, which could regenerate rapidly through blood consumption. In the midst of the blood disaster, Flower Witch¡¯s Life Technique seemed extremely futile. Fen took two steps back, holding her magic wand. Dragon Tamer King Jay took a deep breath, ready to deliver a heavy blow to Flower Witch, thus forcing Chen Qi to show himself. However, almost the next moment, everyone¡¯s eyes turned toward the sky. Catastrophe Messenger Rose raised her head, looking up at the Storm King in the sky: ¡°What does this guy want to do?¡± Everyone broke out in a cold sweat, even the haughty Tiger Shark, whose body couldn¡¯t help but tremble. Because, at that moment, the location of the Black Hunter was on the shoulder of Tiger Shark! The entire navy was thrown into chaos. ¡°Tiger Shark¡­¡± Chen Qi squatted on the broad shoulders of Tiger Shark, patting his not so thick hair: ¡°Use your invincible Great Whale Spear, and bring it down.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Tiger Shark glared, his muscles bursting through the admiral¡¯s uniform, revealing his body full of whale hunting scars! A young man who had just been promoted, daring to stand on his shoulder and command him, Tiger Shark! Angry? Chen Qi bent down, looking at Tiger Shark¡¯s wild black hair, asked: ¡°What¡¯s wrong, can¡¯t you do it?¡± Chen Qi said with a slight taunt. Different from the last battle, this time, as a Dragon Tamer, Jay wouldn¡¯t easily approach the sea but remained in the sky, looking down on everything. After experiencing the last event, the Dragon Tamer King had already feared the sea. Dragon Tamer King Jay wouldn¡¯t fall for the same trick twice. Therefore, to defeat Dragon Tamer King Jay, he must knock the ¡°Dragon Tamer King¡± off his proud throne in the sky! However, considering the presence of the Blood Demon Doctor on Devil Island, and considering their real purpose was ¡°Cup Witch¡¯s relic,¡± Chen Qi did not plan to waste his release here. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And now, the perfect entity to achieve this was the Tiger Shark right under his feet. Tiger Shark¡¯s blood surged, as an admiral, how could he follow the orders of a wanted criminal¡­ However¨D Boom! Boom! Tiger Shark looked towards the distant sea. In the horizon, amidst the sea waves, a two-hundred-meter-long black giant emerged from the seabed, its massive form passing by like mountains moving, bringing tsunamis! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 519 - 333 Nearshore Dominator: Delicious! _2 Chapter 519: Chapter 333 Nearshore Dominator: Delicious! _2 The enormous black behemoth, born from the hands of the Black Death Doctor, had destroyed the hundred-meter-high walls of the navy base and captured Bai Ou the General¡ªthe black walrus¡ª Below him, the navies also suffered a heavy blow. Some Third Rank Pirates were destroying their fleet! ¡°I¡¯m not human anymore!!¡± ¡°First Stage, the power of the Black Whale! Second Stage, the power of the Blood Demon!¡± The pirates shouted. ... Blood Disaster, combined with an elixir of Black Whale Blood, had granted nearly twenty Third Rank Transcendents destructive power comparable to legends. These twenty Transcendents kept unleashing punches as heavy as train collisions, fighting off hundreds alone, continuously breaking the navy¡¯s formation! Above in the skies, Jay the Dragon Tamer King, was like a massive sky cannon, ready to cover them at any moment. General Tiger Shark¡¯s heart was racing; he had to deal swiftly with the Black Thunder Dragon King. Meanwhile, their trump cards, Disaster¡¯s approach by the Disaster Messenger and the Storm King, could not be mobilized at this time! Chen Qi glanced at the time and finally said, ¡°General Tiger Shark, if you want to cooperate, we can help you, and together we can defeat the Dragon Tamer King, but you only have three seconds¡­¡± Chen Qi started the countdown: ¡°Three.¡± For him, the Dragon Tamer King, Jay, was a threat, but not necessarily an opponent that must be defeated. After all, their only goal was the Cup Witch¡¯s relic hidden deep within Devil Island. However, from the current situation, it was clear that the navy was at a disadvantage. If they could deliver a heavy blow to the Dragon Tamer King, then later, the Black Whale Group would deploy more troops to block the navy, making their ¡°infiltration¡± operation on Devil Island much easier. Of course, most importantly, Chen Qi could clearly feel that the Dragon Tamer King would not easily let him and Fen go. ¡°Two.¡± Chen Qi whispered softly. General Tiger Shark¡¯s eyes were filled with anger, his hands forming a long spear out of Spiritual Power. ¡°One, see you¡­¡± Chen Qi rolled off General Tiger Shark¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Stop!¡± General Tiger Shark stepped forward, gripping his spear tightly: ¡°As you wish, I¡¯ll bring down the Dragon Tamer King, but kid, I hope you don¡¯t break your word, or else, the Disaster Messenger¡¯s touch will devour you as well¡­¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Qi watched General Tiger Shark¡¯s back and clapped his hands. General Tiger Shark took a deep breath, firmly rooting his feet in steel as if connecting with the sea, drawing endless power from the storm. He lifted the Whale Hunting Spear, pointing its tip towards the sky; at that moment, the air seemed to freeze, and time appeared to stand still. ¡°Blade Release. Whale Hunting Shark!¡± With a thunderous roar, General Tiger Shark fiercely threw the spear, transforming it into a giant Tiger Shark, stirring up countless waves and storms, charging at the dragon with an unstoppable force. The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, immediately dodged, but the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s body was too massive. Accompanied by a whooshing sound, the Whale Hunting Spear precisely stabbed beneath the dragon¡¯s scales, one of its most vulnerable areas: The heart! The spear¡¯s tip pierced through the Dragon Scale, delving deep into the flesh, straight to the heart. The Black Thunder Dragon King let out a pitiful scream, its gigantic body beginning to struggle uncontrollably, the sky bursting with dazzling light and sparks flying! ¡°Ha!¡± General Tiger Shark, exhaling vigorously, had used up all his Spiritual Power with that Blade Release. Under this tremendous force, the Black Thunder Dragon King could no longer maintain flight and, like a meteor, rapidly fell from the sky! ¡°What a joke, starting with Blade Release¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, caught the Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s Dragon Horn, his eyes filled with astonishment. He possessed Dragon and Heart, so, no matter what, the Black Thunder Dragon would not die. Releasing Blade Release was akin to severing an arm. Unless, the opponent was confident that this Blade Release could completely finish him off! Boom! The Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s massive body crashed into the sea, causing towering waves! ¡°Damn, must take off immediately.¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, crouched down and circulated his Spiritual Power, attempting to repair the wounds of the Black Thunder Dragon. ¡°Deep Sea Tentacle Ball, the sea¡¯s tentacles.¡± Chen Qi snapped his fingers. Suddenly, atop the sea, countless twisted blue tentacles spread out, tightly wrapping around the massive body of the Black Thunder DragonKing and securing it in the sea. ¡°What is this¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, had a flash of blood in his eyes. A chill came from behind him, and at that moment, he actually felt fear. ¡°You seem to have crashed¡­¡± Chen Qi stood atop the massive body of the Black Thunder Dragon King, holding a long sword in one hand, step by step, walking towards Jay, the Dragon Tamer King. ¡°Come on, Dragon Tamer.¡± Chen Qi drank the Flower Witch¡¯s Blood Frenzy Potion and silently drew his long sword again. ¡°You, you¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, turned back, his eyes wide with horror looking at Chen Qi. It was different from that time; back then, even after being severely injured by the Tiger Shark General and having his life drained by the Flower Witch, he could still suppress Chen Qi. However, at this moment, Chen Qi¡¯s strength and agility were no less than his. The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, gathered a spear in his hand; the blood-red in his eyes began to grow anxious, and the desire for blood began to emerge. The side effects of the Blood Demon Potion were manifesting. ¡°You¡¯re seeking your own death¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King gathered a Lightning Spear in his hands and charged. Chen Qi also activated the Shadow of Flame Demon, with dark flames emerging on his body as he charged forth! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Sword light scattered everywhere! Lightning and flames intertwined, lighting up the ocean! Without the power of the Black Thunder Dragon King supporting him, as a Dragon Tamer, Jay, the Dragon Tamer King, showed obvious weakness. ¡°Completely not a match¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, was stabbed in the chest with a sword, his dragon scales shattered, and old wounds resurfaced. And on Chen Qi¡¯s body, there were only some minor electric burns. ¡°Huff, huff, huff, huff¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King staggered back, incredulously looking at the scene before him. What did this guy grow up on? The Witch¡¯s potion? The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s heart rate had shockingly quintupled! The potion given to me by the Blood Demon Doctor wasn¡¯t the strongest Blood Demon Potion¡­ The Dragon Tamer King kept panting. The absolute gap in strength, in individual combat ability, he was no match for the Black Hunter. Both the dragon and he were prey! The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, coughed up a mouthful of blood. And the Black Thunder Dragon King, struck by Blade Release, would need some time to recover! Damn it! Do I have to use my last resort now? The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, clapped his hands hard: ¡°Heart Release. Dragon King¡¯s Heart! With the Dragon Heart, forge my body!¡± The Dragon Tamer King quickly dashed beneath the massive body of the Black Thunder Dragon King, standing above the sea surface, opening his mouth. At the chest of the injured Black Thunder Dragon King, fresh Dragon Blood flowed like a waterfall, continuously pouring out! At this time, he must rely on the power of Dragon Blood to once again forge his own body! Forge supreme power! Unlike ordinary Beast Tamers, the Dragon Tamer King, Jay, could use the power of the Dragon King! No, mere Dragon Blood was far from enough; he also needed the power of the Dragon Heart! Then, under the clapping of the Dragon Tamer King, inside the body of the Black Thunder Dragon King, the beating Thunder Dragon¡¯s Heart began to separate from the flesh, emerging! A brilliantly glowing, hot heart appeared, beating continuously, emitting the sound of thunder. Its temperature was like lava, and the Spiritual Power it emitted was as vast as the ocean! So quickly, entering the Third Stage already¡­ Chen Qi was particularly moved. This was the last time he hadn¡¯t played out, the Third Stage of Jay, the Dragon Tamer King, could utilize the power of the Dragon Heart to greatly enhance himself. This was the trump card of the Dragon Tamer King, Jay, when the Black Thunder Dragon King was bound! The Dragon Heart hung high in the air, causing the body of the Dragon Tamer King, Jay, to burst forth with even stronger power! ¡°Between you and me, there still lies an insurmountable ocean.¡± The Dragon Tamer King clapped his hands and looked at Chen Qi, his eyes full of arrogance. Chen Qi raised his head, looking at the intensely hot, indestructible Dragon Heart. The Dragon Heart was extremely tough to destroy; should he strike the man first or the heart? Chen Qi, for a moment, fell into hesitation. ¡°Initiate your release, Black Hunter.¡± Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, gathered lightning in his hands, readying a counterattacking stance. In this state, he was the very Black Thunder Dragon King himself! Yet, the next moment, an unexpected scene occurred! ¡°Woof!¡± Suddenly, accompanied by a strange barking sound, a pitch-black Sea Dragon leapt from the ocean depths, fiercely biting down on the intensely hot Dragon King¡¯s Heart hanging in the air, swallowing it whole. COMMENT 2 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 520 - 334: Flesh Abnormality, The Precursor to Monsterization Chapter 520: Chapter 334: Flesh Abnormality, The Precursor to Monsterization Above the vast ocean, silence fell in the blink of an eye. ¡°¡­¡± Jay, the Dragon Tamer King, lifted his head and stared blankly at the enormous silhouette of the sea dragon before him. The Heart of the Black Thunder Dragon King was a blazing entity, and without proper training, any who attempted to absorb its might would be met with a violent backlash. Even for Chen Qi, whose legend was known far-wide, the utmost caution was necessary when absorbing the power of the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s Heart. Hence, the Dragon Tamer King used the secret technique without fear of its power being exploited by others; instead, he turned the Dragon Heart into a sort of bait! ... But now, there was a minor issue: what if the one coveting this immense power was not human? The Dragon Tamer King Jay gazed at the massive shape that completely overshadowed him, along with those round, bell-like red eyes. This size, these dragon eyes full of killing intent! It, it wasn¡¯t human! Gurgle! Gurgle! The Nearshore Dominator swallowed the Black Thunder Dragon Heart, and a scorching sensation spread from its intestines. Its scales clattered noisily, and a relentless, blood-red glow spread through its body, as continuous plumes of smoke wafted from its mouth. The twisted, ferocious expression on the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s face, along with the terrifying power erupting from its body, signified one thing: It had consumed something it shouldn¡¯t have. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was also startled for a moment. The current situation had exceeded his expectations. Though now a Beast Tamer, the commands he could issue were severely limited. The Nearshore Dominator¡¯s act of swallowing the Black Thunder Dragon Heart and refining it so rapidly was beyond his imagination. However, this was the Dragon King¡¯s Heart. Could the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s body truly withstand such an enormous force? The Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s expression became somewhat vacant as he turned to Chen Qi, speaking almost syllable by syllable: ¡°Black Hunter, did you anticipate this as well?¡± No, I didn¡¯t expect the Nearshore Dominator to be so gluttonous¡­ Chen Qi did not deny nor reject but merely twirled the long knife in his hand. The technique of Dragon and Heart was the foundation of Jay, the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s power. Once there was an issue with the Dragon Heart, his strength would diminish by more than half. In immense pain, the Black Ship Sea Dragon opened its mouth, and an overwhelming sense of stomach ache surged from within, its flesh became blood-red under the assault of the Dragon King¡¯s power, and black-red blazing lightning continually burst forth from its body! Yet as a member of a powerful race, Chen Qi had confidence that the Nearshore Dominator could assimilate this power and become the new Dragon King, eventually completing its metamorphosis. My connection to the Dragon Heart is growing weak; can it truly digest such power¡­ Jay¡¯s left hand trembled. However, as a Dragon Tamer, he was now facing a predicament at the hands of another¡¯s sea dragon! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Puchi! How could he, as a Dragon Tamer, be forced into a desperate situation by a brutal sea dragon? This was a Dragon Tamer¡¯s disgrace! ¡°I cannot lose, my Black Thunder Dragon King and I still have bonds¡­¡± The pupils of the Dragon Tamer King grew more unfocused. Even in defeat, he should have fallen at the hand of the Black Death Doctor, to the Blood Hunter, to Palu among the Four Great Emperors, and not to a freshly emerged legend! In the name of the Seven Great Pirate Generals, for the dignity of a Dragon Tamer, I cannot lose! The Dragon Tamer King Jay shouted, assuming a defensive stance once more: ¡°Come on! Black Hunter, kill me!!¡± Whoosh! However, his dignity did nothing; his cries for help as the Dragon Tamer King failed to summon any strength. Under the watchful eyes of the navy and the pirates, his neck suddenly bore a fresh, bleeding wound from which his hot blood spurted ¡ª Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Chen Qi didn¡¯t give him a chance to retaliate. In an instant, the strikes from his long knife poured down like torrential rain, while the storms of punches thrown by his Dark Fire Hand descended upon the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s body! Puchi! Finally, Chen Qi kicked, sending the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s battered body crashing against the huge form of the Black Thunder Dragon King. ¡°Puchi¡ª¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay spat out a mouthful of blood, staring in terror at everything before him. His flesh was a blur; bones were visible where his skin should have been, and his survival hinged solely on the stubbornness of a legend. Unable to move because of broken bones, unable to speak due to a crushed windpipe, his heart¡¯s beat slowing, death was drawing near. Among the Seven Great Pirate Generals, was he really to fall first? The Dragon Tamer King was seated upon the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s body. All he could rely on now was the warmth of the Black Thunder Dragon King beneath him. However, even if the Black Thunder Dragon King resisted, without the aid of a Beast Tamer, in the end, nothing could be done. The Dragon Tamer King tried to throw a punch but ultimately, he couldn¡¯t make a move. Chen Qi¡¯s boots crossed the blood-red waves, holding a long knife, like the Grim Reaper from the deep sea, he closed in step by step towards the Dragon Tamer King. It was over. The Dragon Tamer King looked toward Chen Qi approaching like the Grim Reaper, then lifted his head to gaze at the distant Storm King and the envious navy coveting his life. ¡°¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King clenched his teeth and pulled out a blood-red backpack card from within his dragon scales. Whoosh! The Dragon Tamer King tossed the backpack card to the Black Hunter standing before him. ¡°??¡± Chen Qi hadn¡¯t expected that the Dragon Tamer King would voluntarily hand over the backpack card. This card, hidden inside his body, would undoubtedly be the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s most treasured card. Chen Qi gently opened a crack in the backpack card, taking a cursory look inside. Chapter 521 - 334: Flesh Abnormality, The Precursor to Monsterization_2 Chapter 521: Chapter 334: Flesh Abnormality, The Precursor to Monsterization_2 Among them were extremely precious beast taming resources, which were completely sufficient for the Nearshore Dominator or Water Elf to grow into Legendary Level terrifying combat power! Besides, there was also the Blood of the Great Whale Potion provided by the Blood Demon Doctor and the Blood Demon Potion, along with a Legendary Skill Card titled ¡°Dark Dragon Breath.¡± Covered in blood, Jay looked at Chen Qi weakly. With a damaged throat, he managed to say, ¡°Black Hunter¡­ has released the Black Thunder Dragon King¡­¡± He forced himself to stand, protecting the wounded Black Thunder Dragon King. His words lacked confidence; a defeat had no right to negotiate any terms with the victor. ... Although the Black Thunder Dragon King had lost his heart, as long as he wasn¡¯t fatally wounded, he could still cling to life. The navy would use the Black Thunder Dragon King as a tool, controlling him. Thus, the life or death of the Black Thunder Dragon King depended entirely on a single thought from the Hunter, on the mercy of the Hunter in front of him. Chen Qi paused for a moment, then sheathed his long knife. This battle, because his heart was destroyed, the Dragon Tamer King Jay couldn¡¯t summon the unity of heart with the Dragon Men. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked up at the enormous Black Thunder Dragon King; he currently lacked the energy to slay a Dragon King. Under the sea breeze, Chen Qi could feel the navy¡¯s gazes. The Disaster Messenger licked his tongue: ¡°Speed and strength are very strong; he can adapt to the perilous flesh implants because of that extremely dangerous Sea Dragon, Black Hunter doesn¡¯t even think about using ¡®release,¡¯ and obviously, Blood Disaster seems to have no effect on him. Instead, he can utilize this power¡­¡± ¡°Hunter¡­¡± Tiger Shark coughed up blood. After a brief silence, the navy attracted by the event began discussing energetically. ¡°He¡¯s so strong. Is he really a newly elevated Legendary?¡± ¡°What should we do? Are we still hunting him today?¡± ¡°Now, Black Hunter even dares to step on the head of the Tiger Shark General!¡± The navy was also utterly astonished; they knew the strength of Legends, but each Legend required a considerable amount of time to develop. Clearly, Black Hunter¡¯s development far exceeded the normal pace of a Legendary Transcendent! Impressive, right? He¡¯s been fed by this Witch herself! Fen didn¡¯t speak but slightly raised her head, pushed out her chest, and glanced at the Disaster Messenger. A blood-scented sea breeze passed by. In the distance, seeing the defeat of the ¡°Dragon Tamer King,¡± a giant black behemoth fell into a frenzy, stirring up towering tsunamis and rushing towards the navy fleet. In the end, the Dragon Tamer King Jay, with his broken body, crawled onto the head of the Black Thunder Dragon King and, breathlessly, advised: ¡°Hunter¡­ the Blood Demon Doctor can recognize a person¡¯s blood¡­¡± ¡°The Blood General and the Blue Beast are right here, Black Hunter, shining too brightly in such a place, will lead to a terrible death¡­ Black Hunter, rejoice, although I am currently in a pitiable state, you have thoroughly defeated a Pirate General. This is enough to make the entire Black Whale Group crave your flesh. And remind you, don¡¯t ever take the blood of the Great Whale no matter what the Whale Father tempts you with¡­¡± ¡°Trying to tempt me?¡± Confusion flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. In the eyes of the Dragon Tamer King, the Black Whale Group desired to recruit him more than capturing him. The Dragon Tamer King Jay said with a bitter smile: ¡°Being hunted by the Whale Father and becoming a subordinate of the Whale Father essentially makes no difference.¡± Having said that, Dragon Tamer King lay among the hair of the Black Thunder Dragon King and slowly closed his eyes. The Blood General, the Blue Beast, the Whale Father¡­ Chen Qi shook his head, turned around, retracted the Dark Fire Hand, and walked towards the direction of the Flower Witch. Following the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s defeat, at the Legendary¡¯s command, the navy began officially clearing out the many pirates on the ship. Creak! Creak! Chen Qi walked along the sea surface, but suddenly, he felt a cold sting on his back and throat. Stronger than the stinging pain was an intense hunger¡ªfor the blood of the mighty to forge even greater power! A craving for blood! His spine trembled! The power of the Blood Disaster was so tempting, yet so dangerous! ¡°Cough¡­¡± Chen Qi bit his finger, trying hard with the Monster¡¯s Desire to suppress his inner cravings. In the midst of the Blood Disaster, these desires continually emerged. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Ahead of him, a gray-haired male standing on the sea surface and wearing a navy hat. Hidden within the navy was Palu. ¡°It¡¯s alright, the situation is manageable, but after this battle, I might need a surgery¡­¡± Chen Qi reached for his back, feeling a distinct trembling sound. This was Sea Beast Disease, a dangerous disease that had been hidden in his body since he arrived in Witch Sea. Thanks to Deep Sea Affinity, Sea Beast Disease posed no threat to Chen Qi; on the contrary, it even provided some physical enhancement. However, he was now drawing too much power, coupled with the extremely unstable aberrant forces, Chen Qi faintly felt that the twisted creature on his back was developing into a new posture. This kind of posture, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t determine if it was heading in a good or bad direction. Currently, the Sea Beast Disease wasn¡¯t threatening his Legendary Body yet, but just to be cautious, it was time for a flesh surgery. Chen Qi took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the bloodthirsty desire inside him, and asked: ¡°Palu, what do you find? What does the Black Whale Group actually possess under your surveillance?¡± Palu adjusted his hat, looking towards the reddening sea in the distance: ¡°The Blood General we saw before, or perhaps the rumored Blue Beast, I don¡¯t know when they will appear¡­¡± Chen Qi asked: ¡°Can we win?¡± Palu wielded the ¡®Dice Phase Domain,¡¯ ¡®God¡¯s Dice Game,¡¯ his spiritual power origin had undergone sublimation, and with a plethora of Dice Phase forbidden creations and life-saving skills, he had never been defeated in legendary battles. Neither the Tiger Shark General nor the Disaster Messenger, could withstand a blow from him. However, when faced with the Blood General, wielding the Black Prison Ship, and the Blue Beast from the last century, the situation became much more complicated. Palu gently rubbed his fingers, plucked a twenty-sided dice, and tossed it to Chen Qi, confidently saying: ¡°We can win.¡± Chen Qi caught the dice. [Curse of the twenty-sided dice: Nature: Dice Function: Can cast a persistent ¡°five minutes¡± Curse Dice on the enemy in front, and within those five minutes, any attack, defense of the opponent will be subject to the judgement of Curse Dice.] A powerful singular curse BUFF skill¡­ Chen Qi looked towards Palu. Palu said: S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°In exchange, do you have Wise Level Wind Elf Medicine? Or perhaps, Wise Level Calming Potion?¡± Unlike Chen Qi, without special training, Palu couldn¡¯t directly consume Blood Demon Potion, therefore, he needed some ¡®calming¡¯ methods to alleviate the ¡®Blood Hunger¡¯ during the Blood Disaster and the ¡®Blood Temptation¡¯ of others. ¡°Only Wind Elf Medicine and medium-quality potions¡­¡± Chen Qi tossed the potion to Palu. Wise Level Calming Potion required extremely high-quality Ice Phase materials or Void materials to brew. Palu caught the potion and smiled: ¡°Next, I¡¯ll head to the west to check it out; the aura there is quite off. I¡¯ll leave the clues of Little Crow and Cup Relic on Devil Island to you and the Witch¡­¡± We delve deeper into Devil Island in search of Little Crow¡­ Chen Qi nodded and replied: ¡°No problem.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll win.¡± Palu adjusted his navy hat, then looked at Chen Qi¡¯s moving throat, and finally said: ¡°Black Hunter, if you can¡¯t hold back, you can call Jin Li, her blood is essentially of legendary nature, even though it¡¯s copper-smelling blood forged by Gold Coins¡­¡± In a Blood Disaster, everyone, to a greater or lesser extent, develops a hunger for fresh blood, and legendary transcendents need to consume legendary blood to soothe their inner hunger. Do I look this hungry¡­ Chen Qi nodded. At that moment, Fen jumped down from the ship, hastened his steps, treading on the water surface, and ran over. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at Fen. He smelled a plot brewing. Fen, holding a Magic Wand, with eyes beneath the flower, stared at the bleeding wound on Chen Qi¡¯s neck. Rare little pink flowers sprouted atop Fen¡¯s head, representing desire, and during the Blood Disaster, they signified thirst for blood. ¡°Do you need me to help you take off your clothes and then bandage the wound?¡± Fen¡¯s eyes turned bright red, his face flushed and somewhat excitedly said. What a troublesome Blood Disaster¡­ Chen Qi silently complained in his heart. Chapter 522 - 335: Little Crows Perilous Escape Chapter 522: Chapter 335: Little Crow¡¯s Perilous Escape Chen Qi straightened his clothes and rolled up his sleeves, asking, ¡°Fen, you wouldn¡¯t want to¡­ suck my blood, would you?¡± Fen raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with surprise, ¡°Why would I? Do you know? Since I was young, under my teacher¡¯s strict training, I was thrown into the wild mountains. I once went ten days without a single meal. I would rather eat grass or jump into the sea than drink your blood¡­¡± As he spoke, Fen pulled out a bundle of fresh green leaves from nowhere and devoured them in one bite. Being thrown into the wild mountains and going without food for seven days as a child was truly rigorous training. ... No wonder you¡¯re so proficient at eating grass, you¡¯re really a legend in withstanding hunger¡­ Chen Qi reorganized his equipment. In such a perilous environment, Fen couldn¡¯t stay for long, and moreover, as the situation escalated, more and more forces would join the battlefield! ¡°We¡¯re leaving¡­¡± Chen Qi adjusted his Hunter¡¯s hat and walked towards Devil Island, following the tumultuous waves. ¡°Uh-huh¡­¡± Fen, holding his Magic Wand, followed closely behind. ¡°Can I catch up with them?¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?0.?¦Ï On the rocking ship, Catastrophe Messenger Rose touched her chest and asked herself, watching the two departing figures without stopping them, but instead frowning and looking westward toward the sea. Above the gloomy sky, a Crack like an Abyss had appeared at an unknown time, revealing an unending Dice Phase aura. ¡­ ¡­ As the light faded, on Devil Island, inside the narrow and dim research facility. ¡°Don¡¯t, don¡¯t eat me! I¡¯m just a Third Rank Alchemist, I didn¡¯t mean to¡­¡± ¡°Please, Dr. Joseph¡­¡± An elderly doctor was pinned against the wall, desperately kicking, his bodily fluids trickling down his legs as he pleaded in pain. ¡°Save me, save me, Doctor Crow, I just thought the girl was too pitiful. Although she has Sea Beast Disease and is only eight years old, the same age as my second daughter, I delayed the experiment progress¡­ And Doctor Crow, you¡­ agreed¡­¡± The gray-haired doctor turned his head to look at Doctor Crow in the corner, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Doctor Crow witnessed the horrifying scene: The Blood Demon Doctor was pinning the doctor against the wall, reveling in his struggle. Little Crow almost bit through her finger, silently turning her head to the side. Chomp! Accompanied by the sound of chewing, blood flowed across the cold floor, reaching Little Crow¡¯s boots. This was the Legend; in the face of absolute power, the Blood Demon Doctor was the island¡¯s uncontested tyrant, no one could defy or rebel against him. And amidst the Blood Disaster, the Blood Demon Doctor, already belonging to the Blood Demon Profession, had reached new heights of tyrannical desire and power. After the start of the great war, no one would care about the death of a civilian, even that of an outstanding doctor. Only recently, this doctor had been boasting about his daughter who had just been admitted to the Royal University. Little Crow touched her neck; after many years, she had grown accustomed to such deaths: ¡°How¡¯s the situation at the front? Dragon Tamer King Jay, how is he doing?¡± Perhaps the only one who could stop the current Blood Demon Doctor was another Legend, Dragon Tamer King Jay. Even though Dragon Tamer King Jay was nothing more than scum who cared only for his dragons, compared to the Blood Demon Doctor before her, he might as well have been an Angel. As soon as Little Crow finished speaking, a pirate burst through the door and into the research facility: ¡°Dr. Joseph, Doctor Crow, Sir Jay, Sir Jay has been defeated, he may even be dead¡­¡± Defeat of the Dragon Tamer King! The message brought turmoil amidst the panic in the research facility. Blood Demon Doctor Joseph twirled the bloody scalpel in his hand, asking, ¡°Who did it? Tiger Shark the Admiral? Debt Collector?¡± With blood-red eyes and visible blood vessels under his pale skin, his blood flowed like wriggling worms. The trembling pirate said, ¡°It was the Black Hunter and the Witch; they¡¯ve also¡­ arrived in these waters¡­¡± He¡¯s really come! Blood Demon Doctor Joseph combed his blond hair, looking at Little Crow with a teasing tone, ¡°It seems the Hunter¡¯s next target is you, Doctor Crow. Are you scared?¡± ¡°The layout of the research facility is quite complex; he shouldn¡¯t be able to find me that easily¡­¡± I¡¯m more afraid of you than of the Black Hunter on the horizon, Blood Demon Doctor¡­ Little Crow¡¯s eyes widened as sweat poured down continuously. Blood Demon Doctor Joseph smiled slightly, his blood-red pupils focusing on Little Crow¡¯s neck: ¡°Don¡¯t be too afraid; with me here, I¡¯ll take care of him. In the midst of the Blood Disaster, I am invincible¡­¡± ¡°Okay, okay.¡± Little Crow¡¯s feet took a small step back. In that instant, she felt as if she could see herself, in a moment¡¯s notice, being bitten through the neck by the Blood Demon Doctor. ¡°Don¡¯t be too afraid.¡± Blood Demon Doctor Joseph added, ¡°As for the rest, Doctor Crow, we¡¯ll talk later¡­¡± Saying that, the Blood Demon Doctor picked up his medical box and headed for the door. They¡¯re finally leaving¡­ The people in the research facility looked at the fresh corpse on the ground, feeling like a weight had been lifted from their chests. Snap! Suddenly, as the Blood Demon Doctor reached the doorway, he turned back and said, ¡°And remember, we will be victorious, everyone. Don¡¯t even think about trying to escape.¡± Bang! After speaking, the Blood Demon Doctor left the research facility, closing the door behind him. ¡­ ¡­ After a long silence, Little Crow kneeled helplessly on the ground, staring at the corpse on the floor and that of her former assistant, swallowing hard. COMMENT Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 523 - 335: Little Crows Perilous Escape_2 Chapter 523: Chapter 335: Little Crow¡¯s Perilous Escape_2 A female medical apprentice who was about the same age as Little Crow lowered her head, pressed her own throat, and tremblingly asked, ¡°Doctor Crow, what should we do next?¡± Most of them were just researchers, with average combat abilities, and Little Crow, being so frail, had already become their leader. Little Crow stared blankly at the ceiling. Many researchers were looking at him, the Blood Demon Doctor amid the Blood Disaster was just a bloodthirsty monster. No one could guarantee that the Blood Demon Doctor, upon his return, wouldn¡¯t treat them as food. ... Little Crow slowly turned her head, feeling the countless expectant gazes. Whether they were test subjects or researchers, they all looked at her, considering her their savior, the last straw in a flood. Here, relying on the relics of the Cup Witch and her excellent medical skills, Little Crow had helped many people. ¡°Sorry¡­ I¡­ need to take a walk¡­¡± Little Crow rose to her feet, picked up a medical bag, and made no promises. She was struggling to protect herself now. Let alone, there was a mark from the Black Hunter on her forehead. Tick, toc! Tick, toc! Little Crow opened the door of the research institute and stepped out onto the island, looking up at the sky. In the distance, the waves were churning and, influenced by the Blood Disaster¡¯s crack, a bright red crescent moon in the sky was particularly glaring. What should we do next? Little Crow asked herself in her heart. Now, the navy and the Whale Group were in a great battle, the Blood Demon Doctor was crazily drawing blood for power, and it was rumored that the Deep Sea Hunter was pursuing them¡­ Could she really just stay on the island, doing nothing? Little Crow placed her small hand against her face, the immense pain making her fingers dig into her flesh. ¡°No, no¡­¡± Little Crow shook her head, and suddenly, a figure appeared before her eyes. A bold idea began to form! Why shouldn¡¯t she attempt to escape? On Devil Island, escaping was a taboo of taboos, whether for test subjects, researchers, or pirates. If found attempting to escape, one would be nailed inside a coffin sewn by the Blood Demon Doctor for ten days, experiencing the agony of being buried alive, and ultimately, turned into a mummified monster, hanging on the windmills of Devil Island. Under such strict conditions, no one had ever tried to escape. Little Crow blinked. But now, there was undoubtedly a chance, with most pirates out fighting the navy, and the Blood Demon Doctor likely supporting the frontline! Not only could she escape, but possibly also¡­ Little Crow breathed heavily, looked toward another building on the island, quickened her pace, went through the gloomy underground corridors, and reached the front of a massive Black Iron Gate. Maybe, she could also seize the treasure from the research institute and then escape! Little Crow stood before the Black Iron Gate, took a deep breath. Behind this door, was the most important and precious place on Devil Island, the Room of Active Blood, storing some precious materials that could not be preserved in backpack cards! The contents of this room were difficult to decay. Due to the defeat of the Dragon Tamer King, the situation was even worse than she imagined; shockingly, there wasn¡¯t even a guard in front of this crucial vault! And as the third-ranked person on Devil Island, to enable her to access the materials at a moment¡¯s notice, she also possessed the key to this ¡®Black Iron Gate.¡¯ Seize the treasure of the Black Iron Gate, then ally with some researchers, and finally escape¡­ The escape plan in Little Crow¡¯s mind was gradually taking shape. After this operation, she might be able to completely end her undercover life! But if she were discovered¡­ Little Crow swallowed hard, trying to stop herself from thinking about failure. Unbeknownst to her, her key had already been inserted into the lock, opening the door that even Legend would need time to break through. ¡°I can¡¯t, can¡¯t stay weak¡­¡± Little Crow thought of Chen Qi, who had successfully escaped, summoned her courage and stepped into the treasure vault of the Whale Group. Inside the room, various super rare materials for experiments were neatly arranged. These items couldn¡¯t be taken into the backpack card, pick the small ones, pick the valuable ones¡­ Little Crow hastened her search. The white fruit of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, the tooth powder of the Deep Sea Devil Fish, the Rotting Heart of the Blood Demon, the skin of the Thousand-Change Mask Demon¡­ Little Crow frantically stuffed these items into her medical bag. However, the medical bag wasn¡¯t large, and it quickly filled up. The next moment, Little Crow suddenly felt a bone-chilling coldness creeping up her neck. Is someone there? She slowly turned her head, looking toward a corner of the room. Little Crow walked over, slowly moving a book aside, and behind the book, there were two items that were not ¡®materials.¡¯ A black potion vial and a blood-red card, sharp like a blade. Unlike ordinary potions, it was encased in a specialty glass vial, and on both ends of the vial, clear runes were visible. What is this potion? Little Crow picked up the potion, which bore the code ¡®[A-12-09]¡¯ written on it. A signified that the potion was made in an A-rank crack, 12 was the number of a Shadow Phase, and 09 was probably the code for some monster¡­ Little Crow tried to recall. On Devil Island, there was a Monster Book concerning monster materials used to count and compile the sea monsters surrounding Witch Sea throughout history, It recorded numerous Witch Sea monsters, like the Deep Sea Titan Twelve Touches, which was number 51 in the book, and the Black Light Dragon, which was number 121. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. SEND GIFT Chapter 524 - 335: Little Crows Perilous Escape_3 Chapter 524: Chapter 335: Little Crow¡¯s Perilous Escape_3 Codes within a hundred generally either belonged to powerful monsters in history that had completely vanished in the Witch Sea or to ancient monsters from the Deep Sea. 09, in the Monster Book, seemed to correspond to an ancient Dark Beldam who had once nearly destroyed the entire Witch Sea¡­ Little Crow touched her forehead. If her guess was right, then the value of this potion was immeasurable. Even a bit of blood or a strand of hair from this beldam could grant someone unimaginable Extraordinary Power. I am a Drug Test Subject, can I consume this potion? Little Crow boldly speculated, yet, the complex Shadow Phase power inherent in the potion instantly dispelled her thoughts. At this moment, even touching the potion would cause her body to explode! ... Little Crow snapped back to reality and decisively reached out to touch the second item. ¡°Ah!¡± The moment she touched the second item, Little Crow¡¯s fingers bled instantly, and she couldn¡¯t help but scream. Afterwards, she put on surgical Extraordinary Gloves before she could barely pick up this blood-red card. Visually speaking, this card seemed more like a blade covered in nearly a hundred knife marks¡­ No, more precisely, nearly a thousand, nearly ten thousand¡ªimpossible to identify. Beneath these knife marks, it was as if time itself had been severed on the card. This was a Legendary-Level, backpack card-unfit Blade Phase Skill Card! It might even be a Blade Release Skill Card! Little Crow couldn¡¯t discern the specific function of this Skill Card. But there was no doubt, only a Legendary of the Blade Phase could use this card! Beside the Blade Card was a distinct gift box. Are both this card and the potion meant to be gifts? Little Crow pondered. Outside, a chilling breeze blew. Pressed for time, Little Crow without overthinking, took both items and put them in the surgical bag she held. So heavy¡­ Little Crow struggled with the bag, then quickly left the treasure vault and headed toward the ground. Unexpectedly, this theft went unobstructed on the way, with no one stopping or questioning her. Moreover, due to the nightfall, it was hard for anyone to spot her movements. ¡°I, this useless creature, seem quite lucky¡­¡± Little Crow rubbed her blackened eyes and said with a bitter smile. Next, was to find a boat and escape from here. On the island, the cold wind was biting. From afar in the sea, one could hear the faint booming of cannons, while from the surrounding houses came the sounds of people attacking each other due to the ¡®Blood Disaster.¡¯ If only I knew Water Walking¡­ Little Crow followed the path toward the back of Devil Island. At the back of the island, there was a special steamboat meant for escapes. Bang! Bang! Bang! However, she hadn¡¯t walked far when she heard voices and saw a crowd. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Little Crow asked in alarm. The crowd ahead slowly turned around and looked at Little Crow in alarm. These people were disheveled with evident wounds on their bodies and were also clad in dusty white laboratory coats. They were researchers from the facility. A leading researcher with one broken arm held his trembling six-year-old daughter and said in alarm: ¡°Doctor Crow¡­¡± Their eyes met, and Little Crow quickly understood that like her, they were trying to escape. Many of Devil Island¡¯s researchers were forced to come here due to family, debts, and other reasons. There was no better chance to escape than now! Without speaking, Little Crow silently followed them, continuing forward. Step! Step! Carefully treading, they soon reached the backside of Devil Island. A hundred meters ahead, the emergency boat symbolizing ¡®freedom and redemption¡¯ quietly floated on the water. ¡°We can finally¡­ leave¡­¡± Little Crow, who had been suppressing her emotions, finally managed a smile of relief. Perhaps with the treasures in hand, she could quit her job. Sadly, only I can get out¡­ Little Crow turned back for one last look at the research facility¡¯s tall building. However, the moment she turned around, a pair of fresh blood eyes met her gaze. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Blood Demon Doctor Joseph holding a bottle of blood wine, smiled. His white laboratory coat was completely soaked in blood. ¡­ S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone turned back, their pupils sharply constricting! In that moment, their expressions fell from the joy of a successful escape to utter despair. Other than the child who was howling in tears, everyone else¡¯s face turned ashen, gasping for breath, their hearts pounding furiously. They had failed. ¡°Don¡¯t cry¡­¡± The leading doctor pressed his child¡¯s mouth with his hand. Blood Demon Doctor liked to deal with the most struggling individuals first. ¡°I just need a bit more blood¡­¡± Blood Demon Doctor swirled his wine glass playfully, looking at the terrified expressions of the people before him, anticipating their loss of control, begging, breaking down, kneeling, self-harming, awaiting their reactions as they faced death. Only the struggling prey was most delicious! The sea breeze blew gently, a prolonged silence. Hmm? Blood Demon Doctor stopped swirling his wine glass. Unexpectedly, the people in front didn¡¯t beg him for mercy. Instead, their fearful eyes just lifted to look behind him. Little Crow raised her head, her hand holding the medical bag trembling. Blood Demon Doctor turned around, lifted his head. Behind him, under the Red Moon, atop the tall building. Click! Click! A monster with black arms growing out its back, dressed in black Hunter¡¯s clothes, crouched on top of the building, lighting a lantern in hand, gave them a faint smile. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 525 - 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter Happy Chapter 525: Chapter 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter Happy In the midst of the frantic screams, the bloody sea breeze wafted from the distance, with the Day Lantern swaying in the wind. The Blood Demon Doctor effortlessly took off his lab coat, letting this symbol of rationality, the white garment, drift away with the bloody wind, revealing his pale, sculpted upper body. ¡°Hunter, good evening.¡± With a spin of the scalpel in his hand, the Blood Demon Doctor placed it against his neck, unable to restrain the smile at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Good evening.¡± Chen Qi crouched high above, raising his hand and lightly snapping his fingers. ... Accompanied by a gentle breeze, an X-shaped scar appeared on the forehead of the Blood Demon Doctor Joseph. [You¡¯ve marked ¡®Blood Demon Doctor¡¯, a madman who might stain Witch Sea with blood.] This was an ability of the Deep Sea Hunter profession, hunting monsters that could threaten the city, the Witch Sea; the greater the threat of the monster, the higher the reward. In an instant, the blue and red hunting mark appeared on Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s forehead, a chilling sense of terror flowing through the sculpted flesh and bones of the Blood Demon Doctor, spreading throughout his body. To hunt me¡­ The Blood Demon Doctor looked around and plunged the knife into his own neck, laughing loudly: ¡°Hunter, do you know the ritual for a Blood Demon to ascend to a True Blood Being, and what the path from True Blood to Saint is like?¡± True Blood Being¡­ Chen Qi surveyed Joseph like one would a beast¡¯s vulnerabilities. In the later stages of the Cup Seer, they often give up the pursuit of Qi Power techniques, instead immersing themselves into the comprehensive evolution of the body, with some seeking fusion with High Rank creatures, seeking more possibilities, which is the path of Beastification. The path of the Blood Demon, however, does not seek fusion with other creatures but is the self-evolution of humanity, a perfect, immortal, eternal higher human form. And True Blood Beings are the preliminary incarnation of perfection. Under the Blood Disaster State, whether it¡¯s strength, speed, physique, or strong regenerative ability, all are the strong points of True Blood Beings; the evolved human body is their synonym, and their blood, their blade. However, the human weaknesses persist in True Blood Beings post-evolution; the heart, the brain, the fear of roaring fire. Chen Qi drew his long sword, passing it through the pale flames of the Day Lantern, igniting it with scorching flames. The surgical scalpel in the Blood Demon Doctor stirred his own neck: ¡°Blood Demons need the blood of a Legend to ascend to one, and to advance further, one must continuously devour the spiritual power origin of Legends, allowing one¡¯s own spiritual power origin to draw closer to the Gate of the Cups, completing the Ascension¡­¡± ¡°Simply put, Hunter, you are my food! Just as I once savored the feast at the Harvest Festival in my advance!¡± The disgusting monster¡­ Chen Qi, holding the lantern, fell from the high building like a black wind, slashing with the fire-wave-filled long sword at the Blood Demon Doctor Jay before him. Crack! Meanwhile, the Blood Demon Doctor cut his own neck with the long blade, allowing scalding blood to spray out, turning instantly into fiery blades aiming at Chen Qi! Clang clang clang! Their attacks met, sparking waves of air. Two monsters¡­ Little Crow drank down a vial of Steel Potion, standing in front of the crowd, struggling to withstand the aftermath of the gusts generated by the battle. Yet just the gusts left her skin with slice after slice of fresh wounds! Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After three seconds of fighting, Blood Demon Doctor Joseph suddenly laughed. True Blood Being. Blood Hand Blade Dance! Scorching blood, branching off like twigs, sprayed from his neck, turning into ten blades of blood and slashing towards Chen Qi like a fierce storm! Clang clang clang clang! Chen Qi used the Dark Fire Hand as resistance, but in terms of power, the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s blood was superior. With the speed and reaction of a Blood Demon in a Blood Disaster State greatly enhanced, Chen Qi¡¯s torrential Dark Fire Hand, in the eyes of Blood Demon Doctor Joseph, was not impregnable! ¡°Is that all? Hunter, you wish to hunt me! It¡¯s a pity, you haven¡¯t found me yet, otherwise, I could have enjoyed a beautiful delicacy ahead of time, completing the ascension of the spiritual power origin of the Cup Seer!¡± The Blood Demon Doctor laughed maniacally. He had been longing to complete his Spiritual Power Origin Ascension, eventually beginning his research on great whale blood. The strength of a True Blood Being depends largely on the potency of the blood. With the divine-like blood of the Great Whale, in this surge, he might have a chance to forge the Saint¡¯s Path for his family amidst the blood-drenched sea! ¡°Die!¡± The Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s bloody eyes flashed, seizing the opportunity, the Blood Blade Hand pouring from his neck! Vulnerability¡ªChen Qi¡¯s Dynamic Vision grasped that moment, with the Dark Fire Hand from behind suddenly taking up two long swords! These were the Black Blade of the Black-eyed Captain and the Mucus Long Blade he got from the Mist Merchant; although not as strong as the refined Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, they were still sufficiently hard, adequately qualified as weapons! Chen Qi did not choose to defend; with a twist of his wrist, along with three long swords and Dark Fire Hand, he drew a bright red streak through the air downward! Three-blade style. Cutting All. Black Wave Slash! Clang! The Blood Blade clashed with the Black Wave! Both attacked simultaneously, hitting each other, a fresh cut appearing on Chen Qi¡¯s neck, while Blood Demon Doctor Joseph¡¯s body was marred with three burning scars. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Chapter 526 - 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter to Joy_2 Chapter 526: Chapter 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter to Joy_2 Blood Demon Doctor Joseph was forced to take a step back, gasping for breath. The deep blue flames that cut flesh and broke bones, the Dark Fire of magic techniques, the Dark Fire of the Black Blade, the Erosion of the Mucus Long Blade, the Poison of Death from the Dark Fire Hand¡ªmultiple effects mixed together, scorching the sculpted body of the Blood Demon Doctor. Blisters of blood constantly emerged from his flesh. He tried to twist and contain the injuries, but under the effect of ¡®Cutting All,¡¯ which reduced healing, his flesh showed no change at all. One should know that a normal Third Rank Blood Demon, under the Blood Disaster State, even if their heart was destroyed, should completely recover within ten seconds! However, he was now like a wounded beast, enduring the agony of his flesh. ¡°Ah, ah, ah¡­¡± ... The Blood Demon Doctor bent over, reached out his hand, and continuously let out bestial howls. Then, he suddenly turned his head, gazing with a ravenous look at the crowd huddled by the sea, and more intently at Doctor Crow at the forefront of the crowd. The most powerful attribute of Blood Demons was their ability to absorb the power of blood, which allowed their bodies to be reshaped and all wounds to be dismissed amidst a Blood Disaster using the blood of a Third Rank Transcendent. In the midst of a Blood Disaster, I am invincible¡­ Thinking this, the Blood Demon Doctor couldn¡¯t help but laugh, using a hunter¡¯s gaze to look upon the frightened crowd and laugh loudly: ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Monster, monster¡­ Little Crow hugged her medical box, continuously stepping back, while the researchers behind her also retreated a step. With the speed and strength of the Blood Demon Doctor, even under the firepower of the Black Hunter, he could forcibly devour them! They were the artificial blood bottles for the Blood Demon Doctor while he battled with the Black Hunter! ¡°Damn it, damn it, can someone let my child run first¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t scatter! Stand together and defend!¡± The researchers were instantly driven to madness by a single glance from the Blood Demon Doctor, like a frightened swarm of ants. At that moment, a small arm appeared like a comforting wall in front of everyone. This is! So fragrant¡­ Little Crow turned her head to look at the mysterious and powerful being before her! She wore a deep black Witch Hat adorned with roses, and above her eye sockets, one could see shadows of blood; above her right eye, a blood-red rose. She was dressed in a Pharmacist Witch outfit embroidered with flowers, holding a Flower Wand. Over her exposed skin, one could see numerous scars and several flowers. Yet, even with these scars, they did not detract from her beauty and mystique¡ªor the elegance and wisdom etched into her very bones! Mysterious, elegant, and powerful, along with unfathomable wisdom, and, moreover, she was so lovely¡­ Little Crow swallowed hard. This was her first time seeing someone so gracefully beautiful. The being before her was the legendary Flower Witch, the orchestrator of various major events in the Witch Sea, the behind-the-scenes commander of the Black Hunter, cruel and merciless, using human lives as ingredients in her potions. The legendary Flower Witch had also been Little Crow¡¯s idol. More powerful, elegant, wise, and beautiful than I had imagined¡­ Little Crow took a deep breath, excitedly saying: ¡°You¡¯re¡­ wonderful¡­¡± ¡°No need to worry, I¡¯m here¡­¡± Fen assured the group gently, guiding them behind her. In the midst of her astonishment, Chen Qi and the Blood Demon Doctor traded blows like lightning, fighting dozens of moves! ¡°¡­¡± Looking at the two of them, Little Crow fell silent for a long while, then said: ¡°Witch Miss, aren¡¯t you going to help the other side?¡± ¡°???¡± Fen blinked while holding her Magic Wand. Bearing a fearful and curious mindset, Little Crow turned her head and stealthily glanced at Fen¡¯s profile. Fen paused for a moment. The fact that she had not joined the fray was due to multifold considerations. In the midst of a Blood Disaster, the Blood Demon Doctor Joseph needed only a small amount of fresh blood to immediately restore his own flesh and Life Energy. If it was legendary fresh blood, it would not only restore him completely but also become a raw material for Cup Release. Therefore, on the battlefield, there was a need for someone else as backup to prevent the Blood Demon Doctor from drinking blood. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To hunt the fierce beast of blood before her, one must cut off his access to fresh blood! Moreover, Fen always felt that if she rushed into battle given her current melee ability, she would present a weakness for the Blood Demon Doctor to exploit, turning into a Blood Bottle, which would enable him to trigger Cup Release and reverse the situation. Fen adjusted her Witch Hat and gave a cold smile: ¡°If I joined the fight, the situation would change instantly.¡± Authority to instantly change the course of a battle between two legends indeed, just as the rumors said, the Black Hunter was the enforcer for the Flower Witch¡­ After hearing this, Little Crow was astounded! As an original fan of the Flower Witch, Little Crow had always believed the reports of Witch Times, not those of White Dove Times! Just as the Ice Witch assessed, the Flower Witch is the commander behind the scenes¡ªa monster who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, using monsters to plunge the Witch Sea into chaos, all to fulfill her own objectives, just like the me in my fantasies¡­ The original reason Little Crow became a doctor was because she was drawn to the ancient, terrifying Flower Witch of fairy tales. But what was the Flower Witch eating at the moment? At present, the Witch seemed to be eating something¡ªcould it be human hair stained with blood? According to legend, Witches, in pursuit of beautiful hair, would stealthily pluck the hair from young girls, consuming it to absorb Life Energy¡­ Shivering, Little Crow dared not look directly at Fen¡¯s face, fearing her own half-year-grown long black hair would also be casually pulled out, leaving her bald. Chapter 527 - 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter to Joy_3 Chapter 527: Chapter 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter to Joy_3 Whether they were Witches or Hunters, all were monsters! ¡°This taste isn¡¯t bad at all, it can alleviate my desires¡­¡± Fen licked her reddening tongue, eating the freshly plucked and washed green herb, absorbing Life Energy. Why hadn¡¯t I learned the powerful secret technique ¡®Earth Swallowing¡¯ before¡­ Fen¡¯s face was flushed as she looked towards the two combatants: ¡°Rest assured, everyone, the Black Hunter will win.¡± Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Currently, Chen Qi, bolstered by a potion, was clearly at an advantage. People watched the silhouette of the Flower Witch, now fearing the Blood Demon Doctor more than they feared the Black Hunter. ... Little Crow also lifted her head, looking towards the battle between the Blood Demon Doctor and Chen Qi, and echoed: ¡°Yes, it looks like the Black Hunter is definitely winning, with Witch here, how could he¡­ lose¡­¡± Little Crow¡¯s eyes lit up, praising the Flower Witch and the Black Hunter. She had decided then and there to be a bootlicker for the Flower Witch and Black Hunter! If by flattering them, she could make them happy, perhaps they would let her go or even spare this batch of researchers! As a dignified pirate and an undercover researcher, it was disgraceful to flatter a monster! But as long as one was alive, anything was possible! Thirty years on the east of the river and thirty on the west, as long as one lived, there would come a day when they would lick me¡­ Little Crow comforted herself, a bitter expression on her face as she said: ¡°It looks like the Black Hunter is about to win¡­¡± ¡°Yes, that is the power of a legend, the Blood Demon Doctor, just an ordinary researcher, cannot compare to the monsters of the Deep Sea¡­¡± The people behind Little Crow reluctantly nodded along. A sense of foreboding¡­ Chen Qi used his sword to block the attack, immediately feeling a mysterious power influencing his combat. ¡°Black Hunter! You¡¯re not allowed to look at others while fighting me! No distractions! You are my prey!¡± The blood-covered Blood Demon Joseph gathered Blood Fist energy and smashed it towards Chen Qi! Boom! The force of the Blood Fist was so great that it instantly created a huge crater with a ten-meter radius on the ground! Chen Qi used Hound Step, dodging the strike like a phantom, then slashed again at the right thigh of the Blood Demon Doctor¡ª Swoosh! Blood splattered! The burning right thigh of the Blood Demon Doctor, along with the Sword Energy, landed far away on a tower. Bang! Struck by hundreds of sword hits, the Blood Demon Doctor couldn¡¯t support himself and knelt on the ground. ¡°Huff¡­¡± It was about time¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath, his eyes cold, not rushing to attack, but readying his sword for an attack. Normally, True Bloods would need fresh human blood to perform Cup Release. However, during a Blood Disaster, even without fresh human blood, he could still perform Cup Release. Without any conditions, he could use a Release far stronger than usual, this was the key to the Blood Demon Doctor being stronger than the Dragon Tamer King during the Blood Disaster State. Chen Qi gripped his long sword tightly, with deep blue hot flames rising again on the blade: ¡°Let¡¯s begin, your performance¡­¡± ¡°Hahahahaha! Hahahahaha!¡± The Blood Demon Doctor, kneeling on the ground, looked at the Black Hunter before him and the Witch Blood Bottle behind him, the researcher Blood Bottle, with bloodthirsty desire pumping from his beating heart throughout his body. He stood up like a completely crazed beast: ¡°Black Hunter, you don¡¯t think that during the Blood Disaster, you can match my Release? In the midst of Blood Disaster, the Release of cup lineage is unparalleled!¡± After speaking, the Blood Demon Doctor abruptly took out a tumorous mass from his backpack card and pressed it down hard! Crack! Crack! Blood flowed from the tumorous mass! Within the tumorous mass, an unprecedented power of the Cup burst forth! Gurgle gurgle! The blood flowing out of the tumorous mass, like a small waterfall, soaked the ground before them, crossed over Chen Qi¡¯s boots, transforming the area into a pool of blood. The sea breeze blew through the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s bloodstained blond hair, and as the clouds dispersed, the red crescent in the sky appeared even more sinister, even more crimson. The relic of the Cup Witch, containing the power of the Eternal Cup and the relic of blood¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils constricted slightly, and his long sword blazed with the aura of blade and shadow. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 528 - 337: You Still Have a Second Rank? Chapter 528: Chapter 337: You Still Have a Second Rank? At the same time, in the sea area in front of Devil Island. Boom! Boom! From afar, the support from the Black Whale Group arrived like a sudden downpour, filling the entire sea with gunfire. Boom! The massive body of the Black Sea Elephant collided with the barrier of the Giant Shark Battleship, shaking the ground and mountains. The Black Sea Elephant, able to utilize the seawater in the sea, created powerful whirlpools, its skin as tough as mountains. ... The navy soldiers struggled to resist; they had not expected that a single black giant elephant could cause such a huge impact on their fleet. ¡°Tiger Shark Admiral, this black giant elephant is just a massive Sea Beast, we can¡¯t resist it at all!¡± ¡°Admiral, we must immediately attack the island!¡± ¡°This crocodile is gnawing at my foot!¡± The navy looked around, as more and more dark, twisted Blood-Eyed Sea Beasts appeared. To counter the navy troops, the Black Whale Group had prepared a large number of twisted, deformed Sea Beast Monsters. ¡°What is this little thing!¡± Meanwhile, on the fierce sea battlefield, there was also a large Water Elf, riding on the head of the Nearshore Dominator, directing the Nearshore Dominator to weave through the chaotic battlefield, continuously consuming items with high Spiritual Power to ease the intense hunger in the Nearshore Dominator. However, while consuming items with high Spiritual Power, the Water Elf also helped the navy by killing some of the crazed Sea Beasts. All in all, the entire sea¡¯s battlefield was in chaos. The tough guy¡­ Tiger Shark Admiral asked while stabbing an elephant leg with his Whale Hunting Spear: ¡°Do we have the confidence to attack the island now?¡± Disaster Messenger, looking at the situation in front of Devil Island, could feel a frenzied, thirsty Spiritual Power: ¡°We can, but after landing, we might face a Legend Monster with a maximum Deformation Level¡­¡± ¡°Monster? What happened?¡± Tiger Shark Admiral hastily asked. ¡°It¡¯s Cup Release, but it¡¯s an uncontrolled Cup Release¡­¡± Disaster Messenger frowned; in her spiritual vision, bright red Spiritual Power erupted like a volcanic eruption. It was typical manic Spiritual Power; if it couldn¡¯t be controlled, there was a very high chance it would produce a Human-shaped Disaster. ¡­ On Devil Island. Fen blocked the air wave in front of him with a Magic Wand. The relic of the Cup Witch fundamentally was a flesh and blood that could regenerate and reproduce indefinitely, which undoubtedly was an excellent Cup Release object for a Blood Demon! Blood Demon Doctor Joseph raised his head, his sculptural body wrapped in a massive amount of blood. He opened his arms, the air waves around his body rolled, and his already burly body swelled again, reaching a full three meters in height, his sculptural muscles bulging, his flesh and bones intertwining like blood-red armor, enveloping his body! Blood Demon Doctor stretched out his arms and raised his head in a pose to praise the moon, loudly declaring: ¡°Cup Release. An immortal body!¡± Boom! The blood instantly solidified, becoming a part of his body! At this moment, in terms of physical strength alone, he could now face a Deep Sea Titan over a hundred meters tall! Blood Demon Doctor shouted: ¡°My body has nearly reached the domain of a Saint; who dares to hunt me?¡± Speed, strength, agility, more than ten times greater, reaching a new height¡­ Chen Qi held his breath, fully bracing himself in a defensive posture. Frightening Power poured out from Blood Demon Doctor Joseph! Boom! Blood Demon Doctor suddenly moved forward, his 1.5 meter long snow-white arm swinging towards Chen Qi. No extra skills, no Qi Power attached, just a pure, simple arm swing. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! Just like that, the force blasted out, shaking Chen Qi backward by a hundred meters! Among Legends, whether a release is strong or not can decide victory or defeat¡­ Fen gripped his Magic Wand, blood flowers emerging on his skin, preparing to release his own release technique. ¡°Too slow!¡± Crack! The Magic Wand in Fen¡¯s hand was instantly knocked down! Blood Demon Doctor, with a speed difficult to catch with the naked eye, stood in front of Fen and used his fingertips to aim at Fen¡¯s eyes: ¡°Witch, you seem to be a patient with Blood Flower Disease; I¡¯ve heard that after death, such patients, like seeds planted in the ground, will grow flowers whose petals drift towards their loved ones¡­¡± ¡°If I make you into a specimen and plant you in the ground, where will you drift to then, Witch?¡± Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s sharp fingernails slowly pierced into Fen¡¯s eyeballs, anticipating Fen¡¯s scream. Yet, in the face of the pain in his eyes, there was no fear on Fen¡¯s face, but rather a cold-blooded crocodile-like smile curving at the corners of his mouth: ¡°Goodbye, you repulsive creature¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Blood Demon Doctor suddenly thrust forward, but a great suction force came from behind him! Blood Demon Doctor quickly turned his head, his gaze immediately captured by a dark, straight thin line. There, in mid-air, a closed door of illusion slowly formed, and gradually opened with a creaking sound. Chen Qi, withstanding the hunger, pointed and said: ¡°Shadow Release. Abyss Hand.¡± As the words fell, the illusionary door like black fog slowly opened, a gap revealing a fearsome giant mouth filled with sharp teeth, arms, black hair, eyes. Inside the door, numerous arms twisted and intertwined, forming an even larger arm. As the door gap opened, a giant arm extended from the door, slowly reaching towards the Blood Demon Doctor. ¡°Shadow Phase¡¯s Abyss Hand¡­¡± Little Crow looked shocked. This was a very famous release technique within Shadow Phase, fundamentally connected to an ancient A-rank Crack, using Spiritual Power to lure out a terrifying monster from an A-rank Crack to appear in this world and attack the opponent! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 529 - 337 Do You Have a Second Rank?_2 Chapter 529: Chapter 337 Do You Have a Second Rank?_2 However, to study this magic technique, one must endure immense pressure. It is said that within the Sea God Pirate Group, a large number of Transcendents fell into madness due to practicing this technique. According to the White Dove Times, the Black Hunter had just advanced, how could he have mastered this release so quickly? Could it be that the Black Hunter possesses a formidable spiritual talent? Little Crow bit her teeth, boldly speculating. Boom! Boom! The colossal Abyss Hand fell from the sky, slowly stretching toward the Blood Demon Doctor on the ground. Blood Demon Doctor Joseph¡¯s golden hair became disheveled in the sea breeze, his consciousness tried to dodge this attack, yet his body experienced an intense sensation of space, rendering him completely immobile. ... ¡°Ah¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor could only lift his head, silently awaiting the arrival of the Abyss Hand! Boom! The Abyss Hand suddenly extended, grasping the three-meter-tall Blood Demon Doctor in its palm! Countless twisted red-haired arms and dark specters rushed towards the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s Cup Release form! Echoing through the heavens, a wail emanated from the arms! Boom! Along with a tremendous wail, the Abyss Hand slowly faded like a snuffed flame, vanishing from this place! And as the flame disappeared, all that remained was the tattered body of the Blood Demon Doctor, his once proud perfect body now riddled with holes, fragile and tenuous. ¡°We won!¡± Little Crow cheered exuberantly, unable to contain her celebration. The Blood Demon Doctor had desperately resisted an Abyss Hand, he was surely doomed! I should probably gag her¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s gaze was icy as he pressed against his throat, looking at the Blood Demon Doctor in this moment. Within the black flames, the Blood Demon Doctor appeared like a dried-up piece of kindling, blankly staring at Chen Qi. Dead? Chen Qi maintained as much caution as possible. However, in the next second, his blood-red pupils slightly moved, and his nearly shattered body rapidly recovered, returning to his original three-meter-tall sculpted form. Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s lips curled into a smile as he laughed: ¡°What a pity, my release is just a bit better¡­¡± His Cup Release form had withstood the release from another world! This was the perfect body within the Blood Disaster! Furthermore, with just a drop of Legendary Blood, his body could return to a perfect condition once more. Blood Demon Doctor spread his arms, twisted his neck, and looked towards Fen and the Black Hunter. On their faces, a clear desire for bloodthirst had emerged. In fear, the thirst for blood would be stimulated. Especially for the Black Hunter, Blood Demon Doctor could feel that his desire for fresh blood had peaked! But quickly, the Blood Demon Doctor noticed something was amiss. Why? There wasn¡¯t a hint of fear in the Black Hunter¡¯s eyes, none of the fear of a loser! On the contrary, the red desire in his eyes grew stronger! ¡°Indeed, I have to initiate the Second Rank¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the Blood Demon Doctor before him with the gaze of a wild beast and suddenly downed a Blood Demon Potion left by the Dragon Tamer King. Second Rank? What does that mean? The Blood Demon Doctor wore a puzzled look. Could it be that Chen Qi, who had just released a technique, had other moves up his sleeve? At the same time, the Witch, although her eyes showed fear, her fear was not directed at him! Fen pursed her lips, holding her magic wand, and accusatorily said: ¡°Blood Demon Doctor, why are you so tough? Couldn¡¯t you have died earlier?¡± Huh? The Blood Demon Doctor cocked his head. The chief researcher of Devil Island, creator of Bat Night from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a doctor with a bounty that once exceeded two hundred million, the Blood Demon who had initiated a release, was he just somebody they could easily crush in their eyes? Gurgle! Gurgle! Chen Qi gulped down the potion, the fresh red power flowed down his throat, spreading throughout his body. His body began exhibiting numerous red lines, at the same time, the blue spider pattern on his back instantly turned vivid red and began to swell¡­ For someone with Monster¡¯s Desire, a little potion could trigger an entirely new state. However, this state was too dangerous, far too easy to lose control¡­ Even the rational talents of the Monster¡¯s Desire and the Lamp Keeper could only suppress the final mutation and not the raging desire. Chen Qi ceased suppressing the hunger within, unfettering it completely. His eyes flashed crimson, this yearning was like that of a beast from the depths of the earth. Whether it was the Blood Demon Doctor, Little Crow, or any other curious researcher, in that moment, they all averted their eyes. ¡°You can still transform into¡­ a Blood Demon?¡± The Blood Demon Doctor blinked and took a step back. ¡°Just a bit more Legendary Blood¡­¡± Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi said quietly. ¡°Don¡¯t come any closer, please, Qi¡­¡± Fen, holding her Magic Wand, looked up and adopted a defensive stance, ¡°Calm down¡­ a bit¡­¡± In the next instant, before she had time to breathe, the short moment was gone as Chen Qi suddenly appeared behind Fen and bit her neck without mercy! He still needed to replenish the massive Spiritual Power he had lost through releasing the Shadow Release! Crack! Crack! It hurts so much, if I can¡¯t avoid it, might as well try to enjoy it¡­ Fen didn¡¯t dodge, closing her eyes and enduring the pain. ¡°Ah?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± The Blood Demon Doctor Joseph stood frozen, his sanity returning to his eyes. This isn¡¯t right! Regaining strength by sucking someone else¡¯s blood, that¡¯s not his manipulation as a Blood Demon, it¡¯s a Blood Demon¡¯s privilege! Gulping sounds! Chen Qi¡¯s sanity gradually faded away in his eyes, his body becoming increasingly powerful after absorbing blood, and behind him, the Dark Fire Hand completely turned blood-red in color! Power surged! This is the taste of a Blood Demon! The blood of the Witch is quite good¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s rationality thoroughly disappeared as he drank in Fen¡¯s Life Energy. ¡°Calm down a bit! The excessive craving for blood will only turn you into a monster in the midst of the Blood Disaster!¡± The Blood Demon Doctor cautioned. Blood Demons can easily become insane during the process of bloodsucking! Even he didn¡¯t dare to suck so much blood during the Blood Disaster! That¡¯s Legendary Blood¡­ Joseph, the Blood Demon Doctor, snapped out of it and attempted to stop Chen Qi. ¡°Give me a hand, keep your sanity, Black Hunter!¡± But it was already too late. In the next moment, the Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi formed arms and legs, speeding up his movement, and he quickly appeared in front of the Blood Demon Doctor Joseph! Ora! Ora! Ora! Ora! Ora! Ora! The Dark Fire Hand struck out like a torrential downpour! An unstructured, pure flurry of blows! The Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s eyes were full of surprise, even after activating the Cup Release, he was being suppressed in both strength and speed! ¡°Calm down, Hunter!¡± A flash of insight struck the Blood Demon Doctor. Before him, the monster¡¯s sanity dispersed, existing only as pure power being vented! Thankfully, his own technique was not lacking! The Blood Demon Doctor took a deep breath, channeled his Qi Power, and tried to use advanced combat techniques like leveraging force, dissipating force, in an attempt to stop Chen Qi¡¯s crimson onslaught! Under the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s control, although outmatched in strength, he held on against Chen Qi¡¯s flurry thanks to his technical prowess! A victory for technique! Joseph, the Blood Demon Doctor, continually channeled his Qi Power to defend against Chen Qi¡¯s attacks, shouting internally. However, in the next moment, something terrifying happened. Behind the monster, new blood-red tentacles burst forth, hideous and powerful beneath the influence of the Blood Disaster, beyond comprehension! The original twelve Dark Fire Hands, plus two more, and instantly another eight limbs formed! The three-meter-tall Blood Demon Doctor, possessing a True Blood body, appeared insignificant before Chen Qi, like a bat that could be crushed at any moment! ¡°He¡¯s gone mad, completely mad, he actually uses mutation as a cost to truly beat me!¡± The blood of the Blood Demon Doctor and his limbs continued to strike out, trying to awaken Chen Qi¡¯s sanity, attempting to block this mad assault! Splat! Yet, his strength was still insufficient. Boom! A flash burst forth as the Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi gathered power and threw a punch, piercing through the robust chest of the Blood Demon Doctor. With a gust of sea breeze, the whole world seemed to suddenly quiet down. ¡°My heart¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor lowered his head to gaze at his bleeding heart, then lifted his head to meet the blood-red eyes of the Hunter before him. At that moment, he was somewhat unable to discern who was truly the Blood Demon. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 530 - 338 What Did You Call Me? Chapter 530: Chapter 338 What Did You Call Me? Everyone dared not speak, quietly watching the two figures in the distance. ¡°Monster¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor let out a low and painful hiss, a sign of weakness and a roar of anger at ill fortune. He needed fresh Legendary blood to return to his peak, yet the monster before him was not giving him that chance. The Blood Demon Doctor, Joseph, hung his head and said, ¡°Spare me, I can help you escape, perform flesh surgery on you, give you unprecedented strength, and disclose the Saint¡¯s Path studied by the Black Death Doctor¡­¡± ... The Saint¡¯s Path, flesh surgery¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes softened slightly, his blurred fists slightly withdrawing backward. Fortunately, he hadn¡¯t completely lost his reason¡­ The Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s swollen three-meter frame began to gradually shrink. He gingerly raised his hand like a kind priest urging goodwill, ¡°Yes, yes, that¡¯s it, remain sensible, think of your relatives, and Miss Witch; they would be heartbroken if you went mad¡­¡± ¡°I have a Blade Release Legendary Domain Card in my treasury on Devil Island, I believe you would like it¡­ so, can you stay rational?¡± Chen Qi looked at the sincere expression of the Blood Demon Doctor and nodded his head. ¡°Thank you, you haven¡¯t fallen completely into insanity¡­¡± However, before the Blood Demon Doctor could finish speaking, a Dark Fire Hand suddenly smashed into his face! Why? The Blood Demon Doctor Joseph¡¯s face contorted. Could it be, even though he remained rational, he also wanted to hit me! Chen Qi pressed the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s head down with the Dark Fire Hand, then suddenly moved forward, smashing the head against the wall of a tall building! Under the immense force, the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s head was embedded a meter deep into the steel wall! Crack! Without a moment¡¯s breath, many Dark Fire Hands rose behind Chen Qi, assuming a boxing pose! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! A relentless barrage of punches rained down on the fragile Blood Demon Doctor, and in mere moments, his body, sculpted through vast amounts of blood and flesh surgery, sprouted thousands of dense punch holes! To defeat a Cup Seer, one must beat them until they can¡¯t rise again! A hundred punches! A thousand punches! Ten thousand punches! The steel wall instantly turned blood red and shattered into large chunks. ¡°That¡¯s too brutal¡­¡± A researcher covered his daughter¡¯s eyes with his hands, watching the scene in terror; each punch made him tremble. Ten seconds later, the nearly immobile body of the Blood Demon Doctor fell from the wall, slumping against it like a pile of mud. ¡°The feel wasn¡¯t bad¡­¡± As the power drained, Chen Qi rotated his arm, the crimson in his eyes gradually fading, and wiped the fresh blood off his hands with a rag. The power of the Blood Disaster, coupled with Fen¡¯s blood, was even stronger than he had imagined. With the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s weak murmurs, the completion prompt for his mission finally appeared before him. [You¡¯ve successfully hunted the ¡®Blood Demon¡¯, gaining 50,000 inspiration points and ten points of Hunter¡¯s Fire.] ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi exhaled a breath of bloody air. After advancing to Legend, due to the rarity and danger of B-grade Cracks, the main way to acquire inspiration points was through professional tasks. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, most low-level skills would be utterly useless, with a Legendary level consuming vast amounts of inspiration points in tens of thousands. For instance, upgrading ¡®Abyss Hand¡¯ release to lv2 would need over a hundred thousand inspiration points. Compared to the regular intake of blood by the Blood Demon Doctor and the Witch¡¯s Potion tasks from the Flower Witch, his professional tasks were no less challenging. However, the rewards were more substantial; the Hunter¡¯s Fire provided by the professional tasks could allow him to break through skill bottlenecks like the Book Seer and create entirely new moves. For a Legend who had many enemies and urgently needed to develop, these ten points of Hunter¡¯s Fire were fantastic. My hands ache from hitting¡­ Chen Qi flexed his hand muscles, and suddenly, he felt a resentful gaze. Fen was looking at him disdainfully, unconvinced. Around her neck were crimson bite marks, seemingly from a recent heavy bleed. Due to the loss of blood, Fen was clearly weaker. What stray dog bit this? Wait, it couldn¡¯t have been me¡­ Chen Qi slapped his head, guiltily saying: ¡°It was all for victory.¡± He had underestimated the effect of ¡®Monster¡¯s Desire¡¯, which could prevent his distortion but not stop the ¡®intense desire¡¯ brought about by the physical closeness to distortion. The closer to the distortion¡¯s power, the more likely one is influenced by that power, an influence hardly resisted even by mental resistance. And ¡®Monster¡¯s Desire¡¯ was more like an endless wall, stuck at the threshold of complete distortion. This is a profession walking on the edge of madness¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but remember the legends about the Deep Sea Hunter. Legend had it that the Deep Sea Hunter had once accidentally killed his own comrade and had since traveled the seas alone. Perhaps this was why the Deep Sea Hunter always fought alone from start to finish; any slight mistake, and this power could bury his comrades. This is so frustrating¡­ Fen touched her sore neck and said: ¡°I have no complaints; if you want to keep sucking, you can drain me to a mummy.¡± Someday, I¡¯ll get my revenge¡­ Fen secretly thought. ¡°No complaints, that¡¯s good! By the way, the taste is quite nice!¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands, turned back, and then looked at the state of the Blood Demon Doctor. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 531 - 338 What Did You Call Me?_2 Chapter 531: Chapter 338 What Did You Call Me?_2 ¡°` S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just now, this person seemed about to give up some useful information, along with a Blade Release Legendary Skill Card. Chen Qi crouched down and gently asked, ¡°Go on, the information you know!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor opened his blurred eyes, looked at Chen Qi in terror, and struggled to lift his hand to point at his completely damaged vocal organs. ... ¡°Wuu¡­ Wuu¡­¡± ¡°Refusing to talk, huh!¡± Without hesitation, Chen Qi punched him! Pfft! The Blood Demon Doctor spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and then pointed at his damaged throat again: ¡°¡­¡± Seeing the state of the Blood Demon Doctor, Chen Qi frowned and raised his fist again: ¡°Still won¡¯t talk¡­¡± ¡°No, I¡¯ll speak¡­¡± In his desperation, the Blood Demon Doctor unleashed a potential he had never shown before, using the last of his spiritual power to heal his throat! Chen Qi looked at the Blood Demon Doctor with a slight smile. Weakly and with great effort, the Blood Demon Doctor said, ¡°Hunter¡­ spare me¡­ I am a researcher from Devil Island, I can tell you about the Black Death Doctor¡¯s plan, a plan that is closely related to you, even, I could save you all¡­¡± Save us? Given the state of the Blood Demon Doctor, it didn¡¯t seem like he was lying¡­ Chen Qi twirled the ¡®dice¡¯ in his hand and asked, ¡°What plan?¡± Grasping his damaged heart, the Blood Demon Doctor said, ¡°We at Devil Island are researching great whale blood, a substance that can strengthen sea beasts and evolve humans. The essence of this power is very likely from a great presence of the boundary, the Great Whale that once destroyed Witch Sea¡­¡± As he spoke, a glimmer of yearning flashed in the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s eyes: ¡°Of course, this power is not just about enhancement. At the same time, it also delineates a path to sainthood for legends, no, it¡¯s a higher level of power! An even more insane power! Only at the edge of an A-rank Crack Tide could one glimpse the divine path of a deity¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor emphasized the word ¡°deity,¡± for in their pursuit of eternity, their physical lifespan had long been unlimited, but they were still subject to the pursuit of the Lantern Death God¡¯s Angels. But if they could surpass the Saint, they could fight death itself. Fen walked behind Chen Qi, bending her legs, and also looked at the weakened Blood Demon Doctor. Chen Qi coldly said, ¡°Continue.¡± The Blood Demon Doctor whispered, ¡°Ordinary research subjects can no longer withstand the boundless power of high-purity great whale blood. Only a legend with the spiritual power origin and flesh of a legend is qualified to bear this power¡­ Pure great whale blood can easily poison a legend to death, and according to our current experimental hypothesis, an ordinary legend has only a one in thousand chance to withstand this power.¡± Even legends had merely a one in a thousand chance of enduring¡­ Chen Qi blinked. The probability derived from this theory was extremely terrifying. Under normal circumstances, such an experiment would not succeed, no matter if one killed their way through Witch Sea. The Blood Demon Doctor continued, ¡°If one could possess a power above that of Saints, powers almost unfathomable, then what is sacrificing an entire Witch Sea compared to that? Therefore, the Black Whale Group has two thoughts. First, increase the number of legends by plundering resources in large quantities to help members of the Black Whale Group advance and, at the same time, not interfere with other Transcendents¡¯ advancements¡­ That¡¯s also why the Black Whale Group posts Bounty Orders but has never pursued supernovas. Only after they become legends do they have value as research subjects¡­¡± A severely straightforward and brutal plan¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Even in the context of the Crack Tide, the feasibility of this plan was still incredibly slim. In the distance, Little Crow listened with trepidation; lately, many of her superiors had been mysteriously awarded ¡®Legend¡¯ Occupation Cards! The Blood Demon Doctor went on, ¡°Besides, they have a second plan, the plan of the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­¡± ¡°The Witch¡¯s Coffin?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s face showed curiosity as he prompted further. Gritting his teeth, the Blood Demon Doctor said, ¡°Yes, if legends cannot withstand it, let the Saints bear it. The Book Saint from the Tower of Books, the Sea God from the Sea God Pirate Group, they are also considered candidates, but these are all too far-fetched. And according to the theory, even for a Saint, the probability of success is very slim, perhaps only one-tenth; their spiritual power origins may not withstand the power of the Deep Sea¡­¡± ¡°` ¡°Of course, if the Saint cannot withstand it, then let those above the Saint take the burden. In the Witch Sea, there exists a legend of fragility, our prime target, which is the Ice Witch, slumbering in an ancient coffin. The spiritual power origin of the Ice Witch had surpassed that of the Saints¡¯, but after the battle with the Great Whale, she fell to a state where she only possessed the power of a Saint. In Whale Father¡¯s view, the Ice Witch might be able to endure the boundless might of the Great Whale! This is also the fundamental reason for the battle between Whale Father and the Ice Witch in the last era¡­¡± The Ice Witch¡­ Chen Qi touched his forehead. Although their goals were completely different, both the Black Whale Group and the Flower Witch wanted to open the Witch¡¯s Coffin to see the Ice Witch. This might be why the Black Whale Group, until now, had not deployed the Blood Hunters. Fen fell into deep thought, always assuming that the Black Whale Group aimed to steal the knowledge of the Ice Witch to ascend a Saint, but she hadn¡¯t considered that their intent was to use her teacher¡¯s body. Chen Qi sorted through the intelligence. Firstly, the goals of the Black Whale Group and theirs were highly aligned. In addition, the Black Whale Group would formally begin their all-out pursuit. And¡­ Chen Qi, combining the various previous situations, could faintly sense that in the Black Whale Group¡¯s eyes, he, who possessed the Deep Sea Affinity, was an experimental subject of higher quality than the other Legends. ¡°The Whale Father cannot leave the Mist Sea¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor continued: ¡°The Witch and Hunter, let me go, and I can¡­ help you¡­ avoid the abilities of the Blood Hunters¡­¡± With that, he lifted his hand and passed a ¡®tumor¡¯, a relic of the Cup Witch, to Chen Qi. Chen Qi accepted the ¡°relic¡± before him. [Hel¡¯s Blood Nature: Cup Effect: A relic created by the Cup Witch Hel, an unlimitedly increasing chunk of flesh, usable for various experiments and flesh surgeries. Note: In order to grant those mutilated by war a healthy body, the Cup Witch sought knowledge from the Book Witch, went to an A-rank Crack, and combined Witch Relics to create this miracle.] Compared to other relics, this one truly looked terrifying¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. Nevertheless, from the tooltip, the original purpose of creating this relic was to help more injured people. Unfortunately, Fen was not an expert in flesh research, and neither was I¡­ Chen Qi stored the relic away. Once they opened the Witch¡¯s Coffin, they could sell this relic to a talented doctor. The Blood Demon Doctor looked into the distance, his pupils contracting as he muttered: ¡°Please¡­ take me with you¡­ I can take you with me¡­ Hunter, in my treasure vault, there¡¯s a Legendary Blade Phase Skill Card. Just let me go, and I¡¯ll take you there¡­¡± Clang! Suddenly, the pupils of the Blood Demon Doctor shrank, and he nervously looked behind Chen Qi at Little Crow. That damn Little Crow had stolen the treasures from the Devil Island Research Institute! Don¡¯t look at me¡­ Little Crow, carrying the medical box, was visibly nervous. This medical box contained her happiness for the rest of her life! ¡°It¡¯s her! She has it!¡± Without hesitation, the Blood Demon Doctor betrayed Little Crow. With a forced smile, he awaited the Black Hunters to employ the same cruel methods on Little Crow that they had used on him! Hmm? Chen Qi turned around, his eyes bloodshot under the cloak, looking at the familiar figure before him. At this moment, Little Crow was not wearing a mask. But compared to her previous mysterious appearance with the mask, she now had a more aloof demeanor. Forget it, just destroy it¡­ Little Crow turned back and looked at the many researchers hiding behind her. She forced out a bitter smile, her face covered in cold sweat, and with a rigid smile, she attempted a flattering expression, saying: ¡°Hunter sir, this is my gift to you. It includes an ancient potion and a Legendary Blade Phase Skill Card, which is perfect for you¡­¡± Having finished speaking, the ineptly flattering Little Crow straightened up, holding up high the Legendary Skill Card and the potion, handing them to the monster before her. Chen Qi took the items, saying with a smile: ¡°Thank you, it¡¯s been a long time, Little Crow¡­¡± ¡°Hunter¡­ sir¡­, it¡¯s my honor to be of help to you¡­¡± Little Crow managed a bitter smile, desperately recalling the unsightly fawning faces of pirates. Wait a minute¡­ Little Crow suddenly realized. The monster in front of her, had he just said ¡®it¡¯s been a long time¡¯ and also called her Little Crow? Chapter 532 - 339: The Ice Witchs Rift Slash Chapter 532: Chapter 339: The Ice Witch¡¯s Rift Slash He recognized me, he, could he possibly be that entity¡­ Little Crow watched in astonishment at the bloody back of the creature before her, not daring to speak. Under the moonlight, Chen Qi suppressed the pain in his back, holding the Blade Phase card in the air and examining it closely. At the center of the card, countless fresh slash marks crisscrossed, seemingly ready to shred the entire space into nothingness. This was a legendary Blade Release card¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s furrowed brow gradually relaxed, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel elated. His current panel, with the help of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon and sustained by the Light Sea Potion, could continue to grow, but on the skill side, there were quite a few imperfections. Although he now possessed the Shadow Release ¡°Abyss Hand,¡± his Shadow Image Comprehension was not high. In essence, it was a release forcefully emanated through his spiritual power, relying on his legendary natural talent. ... It lacked a system, was not fully developed, and did not match his Fourth Rank High Rank Blade Phase and Lamp Phase Comprehension. Hopefully, this Blade Release is powerful enough¡­ Chen Qi stroked the card in his hand. A prompt appeared. [Rift Slash Lv1 (Maximum Lv3) Nature: Ice, Blade Description: The world is not whole but filled with cracks everywhere. Our blade is like tearing open wounds, slicing through the world¡¯s cracks. Learning conditions: Requires high level of Ice Phase or Blade Phase comprehension, High Rank Qi Skill, legendary spiritual power origin, a large amount of ¡®Chopping¡¯ experience, mastery of ¡®World Rift Theory,¡¯ and mastery of ¡®Witch Sea¡¯s Deep Sea World Theory.¡¯ Upgrade conditions: Requires 30000 inspiration points. (To upgrade to Lv3 requires 100000 inspiration points, High Rank Ice Phase Comprehension plus Mid-level Blade Phase Comprehension, or High Rank Blade Phase Comprehension plus Mid-level Ice Phase Comprehension.) Effect: Slices open the cracks of the world, allowing the cold of the deep sea world to descend upon this one, creating a brief ¡®Solidified¡¯ space. Within this space, the enemy will be unable to move or act, even their thoughts and time itself will freeze. In this brief period of stasis, you can move freely for a short time, unleashing hundreds or thousands of Blade Slashes, delivering a devastating blow to the enemy! Note: Within the Solidified Space, the strength of your Chopping depends on your mastery over ¡®Blade Phase Qi¡¯ and your Qi Power. Your ¡®activity ability¡¯ during the stasis depends on your mastery over ¡®Ice Phase Qi¡¯ and your rationality. Note: Studying this skill will enhance your agility and strength. Note: By studying this skill, you will be exposed to an extremely cold, boundless deep sea world, and there is a high probability of contracting ¡®Deep Sea Burning Disease¡¯.] Rift Slash¡­ Chen Qi rubbed the card in his hands, and a bone-chilling cold wind pricked his fingers. He met most of the learning conditions for this move, the only thing missing was the theoretical knowledge of ¡®World Rift¡¯ and ¡®Deep Sea World Theory.¡¯ This type of replicable knowledge should be available for purchase from the Treasure Box Monster Jin Li. If all else fails, one could also visit the Tower of Books in the White Tower Sea; with money, most of the world¡¯s books can be bought there. Chen Qi analyzed the ability. In essence, the power of Rift Slash was to open up a spatial crack and create a brief Solidified Space to control the enemy, proceeding to inflict thousands of devastating slashes upon them within this space. Could this be the legendary Space Slash! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes brightened even more. As a legendary release, it was undoubtedly powerful, and the required rationality, Blade Phase Power, and Qi Power were all in line with his current path. The skill required both Blade Phase and Ice Phase, and thanks to the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, the ¡®Lake Sword,¡¯ he also possessed a small amount of Ice Phase. Currently, his Nature comprehension was ranked from high to low as follows: Lamp Phase, Blade Phase, Shadow Phase, Scale Phase, Cup Phase, Flower Phase, and Ice Phase. Furthermore, studying this skill would lead to serious ¡®deep sea disease.¡¯ He wondered what the specific effect of this disease would be? Could it strengthen the power of ¡®Rift Slash¡¯ or bring other additional effects? Chen Qi rubbed the card, asking curiously: ¡°Where does this card come from? What is Deep Sea Burning Disease?¡± The moment the words fell, the Blood Demon Doctor interjected before Little Crow could speak, answering quickly: ¡°This card comes from the remains of the Ice Witch. As for deep sea disease¡­¡± Little Crow, the doctor with a wealth of theoretical knowledge about the deep sea, said coldly: ¡°There are various types of deep sea diseases. But if it¡¯s related to releases, it should refer to an aberrant disease from touching deep sea fissures. It is said that those afflicted with the disease grow tentacles on their bodies, their entire beings igniting in blue flames, their senses gradually fading away until only the ability to perceive through seawater remains. At the same time, they cannot leave the deep sea; eventually, they become wandering spirits at sea, attacking high-speed vessels at night¡­¡± Self-combustion, only able to survive in the sea, why does this sound vaguely familiar? Chen Qi stroked his chin. Little Crow didn¡¯t hold back the information she had; she whispered softly, ¡°This comes from the Navy¡¯s experimental report, currently, the Blue Beasts roaming the sea are very likely sufferers of the Deep Sea Burning Disease, it¡¯s said that those afflicted by this disease will have their spiritual power origins become stronger, their perception will also strengthen, in their perception, everything will slow down, entering a completely new posture¡­¡± The Blue Beast, so that¡¯s it, I wonder what would happen if it combined with my Monster¡¯s Desire¡­ Chen Qi fell into thought. Who exactly is this guy? Little Crow quietly shifted her steps, looking at Chen Qi¡¯s back. On the back, one could see a spider-like blue pattern¡­ No way! Little Crow¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted, a bold guess forming in her mind. Chen Qi raised another item that Little Crow had given him, the Banshee Potion. In the glass tube, the pitch-black liquid writhed, like the wailing face of a banshee, continuously emitting terrifying howls. This thing¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s brows tightened slightly, this, just like the great whale blood, is also an extremely high-risk potion, even with Monster¡¯s Desire, it absolutely cannot be digested. It requires a high amount of Shadow Phase comprehension, and at the same time, it is very difficult for males to digest normally, and also requires extremely high talent. Little Crow, as a ¡®medicated¡¯ experimental body, barely meets the conditions for using this potion. Simply put, this is a ¡®Human-shaped Disaster¡¯ that one must use at the risk of death but can instantly create a Shadow Phase! Chen Qi vaguely remembered that Little Crow, with this ¡®Self-Destruction Potion,¡¯ had a place in the Black Whale Group. In the end, it was also with this Banshee Potion that she resisted the Black Whale Group¡¯s attack on Moonstone City, dying amidst wailing. Although use meant death, it was still a rather useful deterrent. I¡¯ll leave it to Little Crow¡­ Chen Qi tossed the Banshee Potion to Little Crow, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t try to use it, but it¡¯s quite a good prop for mere deterrence.¡± Only for deterrence¡­ Little Crow blinked, murmuring, ¡°Who exactly are you?¡± You know each other? Fen leaned over curiously; she was also very curious about Chen Qi¡¯s true identity. ¡°What do you think?¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi began to tidy up the things at the scene, preparing to evacuate. Little Crow touched her chin, blinked her large eyes, and squinted at Chen Qi¡¯s back in the faint moonlight, ¡°You wouldn¡¯t happen to be that legendary Blue Beast¡­¡± According to legend, the Blue Beast had also contracted the Sea Beast Disease, with a strong back, it had deep blue tentacle stripes! The moment the words were spoken! Little Crow suddenly felt a gaze that seemed to pierce her soul. I guessed wrong, it¡¯s not possible¡­ Little Crow said with a bitter smile, ¡°Could you be a chef friend of mine?¡± Congratulations, you guessed right! Chen Qi made a ¡®shush¡¯ gesture, signaling her to quiet down. ¡°Ah?¡± The cautious Little Crow couldn¡¯t help but let out a sharp scream. In her mind, an image of a peace-loving, kind and gentle chef captain who drifted in storms to survive appeared. Then, she looked again at Chen Qi before her. Dressed in the blood-stained Hunter¡¯s clothes from the last century, his back sprouting blood-red tentacles, he had just been using a pitch-black arm to brutally beat her boss, the True Blood! ¡°Ah?¡± Little Crow came to her senses and couldn¡¯t help but let out another crow-like cry. Chapter 533 - 400: My Chef Friend Chapter 533: Chapter 400: My Chef Friend ¡°You may go now¡­¡± Chen Qi said to the numerous researchers behind Little Crow. ¡°Sir, you won¡¯t shoot us while we¡¯re running, will you¡­¡± The leader of the researchers mustered the courage to ask. The pirates of the Black Whale Group liked to release slaves and then play sniper games while they were escaping. ¡°What do you think?¡± ... Chen Qi gave them a look. Instantly, the researchers, like a frightened swarm of ants, tumbled and scrambled, fleeing the area at high speed. Moments later, only four people remained beside the island. Do you recognize them? The Blood Demon Doctor, gasping for air, was momentarily stunned, looking at Chen Qi together with Little Crow. Is this you? Does this look like you? Little Crow tried hard to compare the person in front of him with his memory of his friend the chef. He had grown taller, bigger, and his aura was completely unlike before. Is this a person? No, to be precise, he no longer looked human! And that wild, possessed demeanor just now! Is that something a chef should have? Little Crow asked tremblingly: ¡°You seem to have become somewhat strong, outrageously strong, why?¡± This rate of evolution, even if nurtured by Aunt Carol, couldn¡¯t be this fast! At that moment, Fen, who stood between Chen Qi and Little Crow, bent down and adjusted her witch hat: ¡°Because of my potion¡­¡± It was her potion that contributed to Chen Qi¡¯s ability to keep up with other Legends after his advancement! Witch¡­ Little Crow vaguely understood something. Fen thought for a moment and then added: ¡°I raised him.¡± Raised by the witch! A flicker of surprise crossed Little Crow¡¯s eyes, and he immediately concocted a thrilling story: ¡°As Chen Qi fled across the sea, he accidentally encountered the injured and weakened Flower Witch. The powerful Flower Witch, being pursued by enemies and severely injured, needed someone to find medicine for her, so she implanted a parasitic seed in Chen Qi to absorb his power to replenish her spiritual power and help her collect herbs. To obtain strong herbs, she devotedly nurtured Chen Qi and provided him with powerful potions to enhance his strength; during this process, Chen Qi continued to grow stronger, while also being seduced by the witch, committing various crimes, and ultimately, under the witch¡¯s guidance, Chen Qi became so powerful!¡± The once brave young man, under the witch¡¯s training, step by step, fell into this terrifying monster! Became the Black Hunter! Such a fearsome Flower Witch¡­ Little Crow sneakily glanced at the Flower Witch, seeing her smug smile, confirming his suspicions. Flower Witch, terrifying indeed! However, currently, it seemed that Chen Qi was not entirely powerless to resist the witch¡¯s control; with his temperament, perhaps one day, he could break free from the witch¡¯s control¡­ Little Crow speculated boldly again. ¡°Little one, who are you?¡± Fen again adjusted her witch hat, leaning in close, curiously asking Little Crow. Witches are so terrifying; she wouldn¡¯t want to train me too, would she¡­ Little Crow shivered: ¡°I¡¯m a doctor studying the Deep Sea and Sea Beasts; also, I am not young¡­¡± On the word ¡®young,¡¯ Little Crow emphasized his tone. In such circumstances, Little Crow still wouldn¡¯t admit that she looked very young¡­ Chen Qi sorted through the spoils in his backpack card: ¡°At the onset of the Crack Tide, we were on a ship together, she was the Ship Doctor, and I was a civilian abducted by the Black Whale Group, she helped me a lot on that ship¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± Fen stood up and adjusted her witch hat, realizing that the once arrogant and haughty Chen Qi also had a past as a slave. ¡°It¡¯s about time we left.¡± Chen Qi finished sorting his spoils and turned his attention to the Blood Demon Doctor before him. The Blood Demon Doctor knew quite a bit of information, which could be used to capture him and hand him over to the Blood Demon Pirate Group or the Ice Demon Pirate Group to extract more information. And then¡­ Chen Qi turned his head to look at his own back. Crack! Crack! Behind him, the bright red blood tentacles twisted incessantly, emitting terrifying sounds. These free blood tentacles slowly writhed, caressing Chen Qi¡¯s face. This wasn¡¯t the Dark Fire Hand, but rather the consequence of his mutated Sea Beast Disease. At present, this sea beast posed no threat to his life. But this was only temporary; Monster¡¯s Desire combined with the mutations of the Blood Disaster Crack caused his Sea Beast Disease to exhibit severe mutations. Now, even if the sea beast wouldn¡¯t hurt him, it could potentially threaten the lifeline of An. Chen Qi reached behind his back, ready to use his hands to pull the twisted blood tentacle from his spine! Little Crow couldn¡¯t help but burst out with a curse after witnessing the scene in front of him, ¡°Fuck, someone¡¯s actually beating the Blood Demon Doctor during the late stages of Sea Beast Disease!¡± Chen Qi attempted to pull out the blood tentacle, but instantly, a bone-chilling pain shot from his back! The mutated blood tentacle was harder to deal with than he had anticipated. Fen, watching the scene unfold, muttered, ¡°I think, maybe the entire spine should be pulled out!¡± Fen was confident that as long as she was present, Chen Qi could survive even if his spine was extracted! Fen wasn¡¯t skilled in performing surgery, but she remembered that the Ice Witch¡¯s best method for handling advanced Sea Beast Disease was to directly extract it, or directly chop it off completely. Extracting the spine directly, witches indeed were mad¡­ No, I need to save my former chef friend¡­ Little Crow took a step forward, swallowing hard: ¡°For safety, this requires flesh surgery¡­ And if your spine has endured Sea Beast Disease for so long, it can also undergo a spinal strengthening surgery. Even for a Transcendent, this is a very powerful surgery that can enhance the body with minimal damage.¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Spinal strengthening surgery¡­ Chen Qi turned his head to look at Little Crow¡¯s slightly frightened face. He indeed needed major surgery; flesh surgery was an important means to enhance the combat capabilities of Transcendents. Especially for Chen Qi, consumed by Monster¡¯s Desire, constant exposure to mutated power had led to numerous abnormalities in his body; he too needed a full body checkup. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But within the Witch Sea, the navy¡¯s doctors would never perform surgery on him, let alone check his condition. And other than the navy¡¯s doctors, any slightly skilled doctor was a mad healer like the Blood Demon Doctor. This was also a key reason why he hadn¡¯t undergone surgery until now. If he really needed surgery, Little Crow was the best doctor he knew. But spinal surgery was an extremely advanced procedure, not even the navy¡¯s top doctors might manage it! Chen Qi confirmed: ¡°Can you really perform this surgery?¡± ¡°I can¡­¡± Little Crow nodded, her surgical skills had improved tremendously thanks to the relics of the Cup Witch. Amazing! Fen curiously glanced at Little Crow, then looked at the blood flower on her clavicle, wondering if the other had any surgery to alleviate Blood Flower Disease. ¡°It¡¯s urgent, follow us now¡­¡± Chen Qi reached out his hand and lifted the tired head of the Blood Demon Doctor. And in his hand, the Blood Demon Doctor weakly spoke again: ¡°Spare me¡­ Black Hunter¡­ I can help you¡­ escape¡­¡± Suddenly, the Blood Demon Doctor froze, looking towards the turbulent sea horizon, his eyes widening as his body convulsed. Support is fast¡­ Chen Qi turned back. On the distant sea horizon, a swaying Black Whale Group Flag was particularly striking; atop it was a black skull licking a scalpel. Bang! Bang! Simultaneously, at their feet, several dice had appeared unknowingly. Huh? Little Crow turned back in surprise, looking at the unique flag, her lips twitching: ¡°Support from the Black Death Doctor has arrived¡­¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 534 - 341 The Great Whale Longs for You! Chapter 534: Chapter 341 The Great Whale Longs for You! Boom! Boom! Onboard the naval battleship, the massive steam turrets turned slowly, their roaring blasts accompanying the roar of steam as shell after shell, like angry dragons emerging from the sea, streaked across the sky and hit the defense towers on Devil Island with deadly precision, sparking explosions and bursts of flame! Atop the towers of Devil Island, pirates responsible for observing the enemy huddled together. They had no interest in resisting the navy¡¯s attack but instead observed the situation at the edge of the island through their telescopes. A red-haired doctor holding a telescope looked at the Blood Demon Doctor he secretly admired, gripping his chest tightly, ¡°Damn it, my esteemed Blood Demon Doctor, how could he be dragged around like a dog, just like a dog¡­¡± ... ¡°Stop the nonsense! The Disaster Messenger has already detected the ¡®Blood Demon¡¯s¡¯ defeat, and they will soon be launching a landing battle on Devil Island!¡± ¡°Gentlemen, it is a matter of life and death! Support from the Black Death Doctor has arrived! With the new Sublimation Potion, let us chop off the heads of those bastards!!¡± In such a large-scale naval battle, legendary forces were crucial. Although the Blood Demon Doctor was a terrifying nightmare for researchers, to pirates fighting on the front lines, he was a godlike figure! The Blood Demon Doctor, with his sculpted physique, had attracted quite a few ferocious female pirates, eager to volunteer as his little blood snacks. Chen Qi adjusted the trembling body of the Blood Demon Doctor. In the eyes of this Blood Demon Doctor, there was only fear. Before him stood the nightmare of all the researchers of the Black Whale Group¡ªthe Black Death Doctor. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï Little Crow instinctively stepped back at the sight of the distant Black Skull Doctor¡¯s flag. Although the Black Death Doctor appreciated her talents, and she became the second in command of the Devil Research Institute at his behest, it could be said that the Black Death Doctor valued Little Crow as much as he valued his own daughter. But facing this deranged ¡®benevolent father,¡¯ she instinctively felt fear. ¡°Run¡ª¡± Little Crow bit her finger and unconsciously said to Chen Qi. Chen Qi looked into the distance, ¡°Hmm? Is that advice, a warning, or an order?¡± Little Crow, gathering her courage, looked at Chen Qi before her and said, ¡°An order. The horror of the Black Death Doctor is beyond your imagination. To go against the forces of the Black Death Doctor, you need at least three Legends, and we only have 2.1¡­¡± Chen Qi picked up two dice from the ground, ¡°When did you get the feeling that there are only two of us?¡± Huh? Little Crow turned back, surprised at the composed expression underneath Chen Qi¡¯s hood. Witch and Hunter, could there be subordinates? Previously, Witch and Hunter had always acted alone. Chen Qi gazed over the waves. Out at the distant waves, a dice bobbed up and down with the swell. Little Crow, trembling, asked, ¡°Who is it?¡± Chen Qi twirled the dice, ¡°Captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, working emperor, Palu.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Far out at sea, upon the rolling waves, the Devil Doctor. ¡°I¡¯m so high right now! These shitty guys, actually thinking about targeting our institute!¡± A pirate of the Black Whale Group codenamed Mad Dog, clutching a syringe filled with pure black liquid, stabbed the needle into his main artery. Crunch! Crunch! ¡°Great! This feeling! It feels like the Great Whale is defiling my whole body, great!¡± Mad Dog¡¯s bloodshot eyes rolled back, indulging in the power of the Great Whale. On his arm suddenly appeared black veins resembling the wrinkles of an old tree, and these black veins were ceaselessly writhing, turning into snakes slithering along. ¡°Gentlemen, I think, should we prepare for withdrawal!¡± Black Glove looked at the madman before him, sitting atop a medicine chest, and uttered in extreme fright. ¡°Why? Are you afraid of General Tiger Shark?¡± Mad Dog picked up the dice from the ground, roaring with laughter, ¡°Do you know? After taking the latest potion, one of my subordinates left an indelible scar on his asshole, and to this day, that wound is still on his asshole!¡± Black Glove straightened his collar through the ship¡¯s window, ¡°The Blood Demon Doctor is dead, and the Blood Disaster sustained by his spiritual power origin will soon dissipate¡­¡± ¡°???¡± Upon hearing the death news¡­ the craziness in Mad Dog¡¯s eyes instantly faded, and he numbly repeated, ¡°The Blood Demon Doctor is dead, the Blood Demon is dead¡­¡± In a short time, the Dragon Tamer King and his Black Whale Dragon King were on their last breath, their fate unknown, and now one of their key forces implanted in the institute, the Blood Demon Doctor, was actually dead! In the ship, people immediately questioned, ¡°You must be joking?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a joke.¡± A voice, ancient and low, yet with a hint of mirth, came forth. Everyone immediately stopped what they were doing and looked towards the doctor in the center of the cabin. He was draped in a pure black cloak, with a gaunt, well-defined face, where one could faintly see the bones underneath the flesh. Below that forehead with white hair, two eyes flowed with dark red bloodlight, his image resembling the white-haired Lantern Death God of Witch Sea. The Black Death Doctor picked up a vial of fresh potion, ¡°We miscalculated. Both the Blood Demon Doctor and the Dragon Tamer King greatly underestimated the combat strength of the Black Hunter after promotion. Even without the Disaster Messenger and the Debt Collector taking action, they are not a match for the Black Hunter¡­¡± The entire body of Black Glove, wrapped in bandages, clasped his hands together and asked, ¡°Lord Black Death, what should we do next? Should we move the research materials of Devil Island, or¡­¡± Nowadays, with Devil Island under heavy bombardment, they must transfer the island¡¯s valuable resources in case of emergency, especially the Banshee Potion and Rift Slash¡¯s Skill Cards, along with a large amount of ultra-rare materials. COMMENT 0 comment Vote Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 535 - 341 The Great Whale Longs for You!_2 Chapter 535: Chapter 341 The Great Whale Longs for You!_2 The Black Death Doctor hesitated almost not at all, commanding: ¡°Summon all forces, pursue the Black Hunter. The current condition of the Black Hunter and the Witch has deviated from my experimental expectations!¡± Experimental expectations¡­ The black glove paused: ¡°But, capturing two legends is not simple. To catch them, the price we might have to pay includes countless precious medicines of Devil Island, experimental data, and materials!¡± The expression of the Black Death Doctor remained unchanged, he said coldly: ¡°Catch him.¡± ... Everyone stared blankly at the Black Death Doctor. Although the Black Death Doctor was not sane and often went mad, he rarely made irrational decisions. But the decision at hand was just too foolish. To catch the Black Hunter would mean sacrificing many of Devil Island¡¯s pirates, many resources! Of course, what was most critical in everyone¡¯s eyes was that the Blood Demon Doctor had died, and the Dragon Tamer King no longer had any combat ability. Who could catch the Black Hunter, and who would dare to catch him! For an illusory matter, to lose the many interests of Devil Island! The black glove looked at the bloodshot eyes under the hood of the Black Death Doctor and mustered the courage to ask: ¡°Why?¡± The Black Death Doctor looked around at everyone, picked up a potion of the Blood of the Great Whale, and held it up in the air: ¡°Haven¡¯t you felt that there is something abnormal about today¡¯s Blood of the Great Whale?¡± Abnormal¡­ Within the cabin, eleven pirates took out their potions of the Blood of the Great Whale and observed them carefully. Within the sealed syringes, black viscous chunks moved, and their direction of movement was surprisingly uniform¡ªtoward Devil Island¡ª To be precise, pointing at one spot! The Black Death Doctor looked at the potion in his hand and asked: ¡°Gentlemen, do you know why, years ago, the Ice Witch went mad killing those contaminated madmen parasitized by the Sea Beasts, those humanoid deep sea monsters?¡± A flicker of curiosity crossed the black glove¡¯s eyes: ¡°Why?¡± The Black Death Doctor said with a smile: ¡°Because within the Crack Tide, a humanoid deep sea monster was destined to be born, which under the will of the Deep Sea would possess the power of the ¡®Deep Sea¡¯, and this body would be the perfect vessel for the Great Whale¡­¡± ¡°It was to prevent the arrival of the Great Whale that the Ice Witch hunted the humanoid deep sea monsters in Witch Sea. I too once thought that the Ice Witch had killed this vessel¡­¡± Vessel¡­ The black glove pondered carefully. More than twenty years ago, the purpose of the Ice Witch¡¯s revival was to eradicate the deep sea monsters. ¡°Could it be¡­¡± The black glove¡¯s hands began to tremble slightly. Holding the potion in his hand, the Black Death Doctor showed an expression of extreme obsession: ¡°Today, I conducted a ceremony, communicating with the mighty Great Whale!¡± ¡°And for the first time, the Great Whale responded to my call, it is telling me, it longs for the Black Hunter, it wants to touch the Black Hunter!!!¡± The Great Whale, longing for the Black Hunter¡­ The black glove shuddered, shocked by the information before him. This terrifying being of the Edge World actually designated a vessel! The power of the Great Whale in the Witch Sea was deepening¡­ The black glove sighed deeply, tugging at the black bandage on his own face. The others exchanged glances at each other, unable to hide the surprise and excitement in their eyes. This also meant that besides opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin and using legends for experiments, they had found a new path! Mad Dog, the Third Rank Beastification, spun his dice in his hand and stood up: ¡°Black Death Doctor, I will use all my strength, with the empowerment of the Great Whale, to catch the Black Hunter!¡± You have a good sense of humor¡­ The Black Death Doctor smiled faintly, but soon, his gaze focused on the toy in the other¡¯s hand. ¡°Where did you get that twenty-sided dice in your hand?¡± Mad Dog was stunned for a moment and said: ¡®We got it from a gambling game, from the black glove.¡¯ Black glove¡­ The Black Death Doctor turned his head, looking towards the black glove that was approaching him. This former subordinate of the Dragon Tamer King wore black bandages all over his body, like being trapped in a suit! The Black Death Doctor said coldly: ¡°Stop, then tear off the bandage on your face¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Black glove looked confused and slowly, very slowly, peeled off the bandage on his face, revealing eyes full of black pus. Within those sockets, the right eye¡¯s eyeball constantly rolled around, finally turning into a twenty-sided dice. The Black Death Doctor waved his hand: ¡°Palu! It¡¯s been ages!¡± The man in black gloves standing before him was none other than the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, Palu, with a bounty of one billion shell coins on his head, holding a Legendary Profession Card and a Taboo Liberation Card! This was an opportunity for achievement! Mad Dog abruptly picked up the double-edged axe in his hands and swung it towards Palu: ¡°Great Whale, give me strength! Shadow Release. Axe of Shadows!¡± Without hesitation, Mad Dog immediately used his Shadow Release. Previously, members of the Black Whale Group had severely wounded the legendary Tiger Shark General using the Blood of the Great Whale Potion and Liberation at the first opportunity. Palu paid no mind to Mad Dog¡¯s attack, simply widening his eyes to observe every move of the Black Death Doctor. Above Mad Dog¡¯s head, seemingly out of nowhere, a fist-sized, twenty-sided die appeared, hovering like an angel¡¯s halo. The die spun rapidly and at the exact moment the axe swung down, it stopped on the number ¡°3.¡± ¡°Die!¡± A howling gale roared as the axe, wailing with countless voices, struck down upon Palu¡¯s head, not even managing to slice a layer of skin. Mad Dog¡¯s hands instantly trembled, not out of fear of Palu¡¯s defense, but because of his own strength. The axe he held had a strange sensation, as if its strength was reduced to just 30%! ¡°Your luck seems to be quite poor.¡± Palu glanced at the number ¡°3¡± above Mad Dog¡¯s head with a slight smile, then pulled out a revolver from his chest. Bang! The trigger was pulled, and the bullet fired! S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Simultaneously, the dice in his eye sockets spun rapidly, landing on the number 19. I can block it¡­ Mad Dog raised his arm in defense. But the ordinary bullet, suddenly imbued with the essence of Dice Phase, greatly increased in speed and power! Bang! In an instant, Mad Dog¡¯s head exploded like a smashed watermelon, scattering everywhere. ¡°The spiritual power origin has been elevated, the forbidden artifact of Dice Phase, the profession of a Thousand Changer, and Dice Dissolve, blessed by the god of A-rank Crack Dice Phase, an almost perfect Dice Phase system. Compared to the gambler Loren, it¡¯s like heaven and earth apart¡­¡± ¡°Indeed, one of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes, the outstanding disciple of the Great Tutor of Shell Country¡­¡± The Black Death Doctor extended a hand shrouded in black mist, slowly, ever so slowly, reaching to touch Palu¡¯s face: ¡°Unfortunately, today, to capture my adorable Hunter and Witch, I called a friend, a friend from the Black Blood Empire¡­¡± A friend? Palu turned his head to the side. And then he saw, appearing out of nowhere, five soldiers wearing dark red scale armor, each holding a sharp spear! They all wore blood-colored helmets with eyes gleaming red, devoid of any emotion but the intent to kill. They were men of the Blood General! In the blink of an eye, the five soldiers, swift as the wind, reached his side, thrusting their spears and piercing through Palu¡¯s body! To some extent, a Thousand Changer¡¯s transformations would also weaken the body¡¯s constitution. The ¡®Black Glove¡¯ could not withstand the stabs from these five Black Blood Soldiers! ¡°Thousand Changer.¡± Palu murmured softly. His profession allowed him to store the identities of those he had impersonated, and at the right moment, he could transform into the other person, gaining some of their abilities! Instantly, his flesh began to dissolve into a purple hue, like a piece of purple putty, his body shifting as two plump chunks appeared on his chest, blue hair sprouting on his scalp, his skin paled with patches of fish scales, and even the sound of his pained gasps became pleasing to the ear¡­ This was ¡®Siren,¡¯ his recently chosen ¡®subject¡¯ from the Big Mom Pirate Group ¨C a beautiful poisoner and an adept mariner! ¡°!!!¡± The Black Blood Soldiers twisted their spears, preparing for a more ruthless assault. Mid-transformation, Palu knocked them off balance with a sweeping leg kick, then with a flying kick, he smashed a huge hole in the deck, violently leaping into the sea and sprinting towards the center of the battlefield. ¡°Chase him!¡± The Black Blood Soldiers, unable to feel pain and controlled by their armor, rose again and dived into the sea pursuing Palu. Walking on Water! Palu looked toward the island and spotted Chen Qi and the other two, speeding towards them. ¡°Siren¡­¡± Little Crow looked astonished at the blue-haired girl before them. Chen Qi spun the dice in his hand, looking toward the giants waves behind Palu. On those towering waves, amidst constant thunder, a dark door was forced open by countless reaching arms¡ª Boom! Boom! In this brief moment, everyone on the battlefield, as if by an unspoken agreement, stopped what they were doing and looked towards the blood-red giant ship emerging from that massive gate. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 536 - 342 Domain Release, D20! Chapter 536: Chapter 342 Domain Release, D20! Beneath the moonlight¡¯s glow, blood-red waves ceaselessly beat against the shores of Devil Island. Accompanied by the sound of pitch-black thunder, a tremendous Blade Power burst forth from the gate. Just as this force reached its peak, an unprecedented giant ship, as if tearing through space, sailed out from the crack! After a brief silence on the fierce battlefield, chaos erupted instantly. Surprise was followed by fear. ¡°Damn it! What is that?¡± ¡°Help summoned by the Black Death Doctor!¡± ... ¡°Sea Goddess! Whose organization owns that giant ship?¡± ¡°Blessings of the Ice Witch! I never want to partake in war again!¡± On the battlefield, even the intensely fighting pirates and navy stopped their actions, lifted their heads, and stared at the colossal ship! It towered a hundred meters tall, with a hull stretching five hundred meters long, covered with countless blades and bones, like a Titan War Giant bristling with knives! Even the vast Giant Shark Battleship seemed puny in front of it. ¡°Black Blood Empire¡­¡± Little Crow said in terror. Such a blade-constructed ship was a typical warship of the Black Blood Empire! But why would a warship of the Black Blood Empire appear here? Between Shell Kingdom and the Black Blood Empire lay the vast territory of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! ¡°Blood General¡­¡± Fen adjusted her Witch Hat and looked up towards the ship bow. At the prow, a general clad in a blood-red cloak stood, his figure shrouded in black mist, making it extremely difficult to discern his stature and appearance. The only thing visible was a pair of sharp, blood-colored eyes, quietly surveying the night-shrouded sea, as if evaluating lambs on a chopping block. The last time, Fen and Chen Qi had seen this ship, but such vessels, due to their special building materials, couldn¡¯t maneuver smoothly under the daylight. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And now, in the dead of night, this Black Blood Empire¡¯s giant ship had enough display of their might! The blood-colored figure at the ship bow slowly raised his hand, extended his index finger, and pointed towards Palu who was racing across the sea. ¡°Kill.¡± In an instant, amid the roaring steam, the Black Blood Soldiers leaped from the sky, standing above the sea¡¯s surface, forming a line, and marched towards Devil Island with synchronized steps. Palu quickened his pace, leaped with a great bound onto the island, and anxiously asked: ¡°Did you get the relic of the Cup Witch?¡± Chen Qi patted the backpack at his waist and said calmly, ¡°It¡¯s taken care of.¡± Thankfully! You never fail to impress! Palu sighed with relief and said with a wry smile, ¡°Mission accomplished.¡± Their goal for this trip was only the relic of the Cup Witch. As long as they obtained the relic, everything was worthwhile! Palu turned his head to look at the approaching colossal waves, and said with concern, ¡°However, for us to retreat smoothly, there¡¯s a bit of a small trouble that needs resolving¡­¡± Chen Qi twirled the dice in his hand. For them, escaping was not a difficult task. The real key lay in blocking the Blood General¡¯s ship. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Palu, do you need help? You¡¯re looking to make your move, aren¡¯t you?¡± Make a move, now? Fen¡¯s head sprouted a blossom of surprise. Little Crow, standing amongst the three legendary figures, dared not utter a word. How did you know I was about to take action¡­ Palu looked at Chen Qi with a hint of surprise, then smiled slightly, ¡°Yes.¡± Of course¡­ Chen Qi said calmly, ¡°I¡¯ll support you.¡± As one of the Four Great Emperors, Palu¡¯s strength was nearing the pinnacle of legend. Whether it was the ¡®Twenty-sided Dice Determination¡¯ at critical moments or the mastery of various Dice Phase Releases and Transformation Skills, he wielded them with utmost skill. Of course, due to the role-playing required during ¡®Transformation,¡¯ Palu often couldn¡¯t display his true strength most of the time. Furthermore, Palu had also touched the realm of Domain, completing its construction. Chen Qi looked up, a crack like an abyss, constantly emitting the aura of the Dice Phase. The crack was a precursor to the Domain, signifying that the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s emperor of the seas would unfold his Dice Phase Domain over these waters! Onboard Devil Doctor, the Black Death Doctor emerged from the cabin and stood at the ship bow, shouting: ¡°Blood General! Stick to the agreement, stop him! Otherwise, you will face the Dice Phase Domain of a monster!¡± The Blood General hooked his index finger and commanded: ¡°Open fire.¡± The cannons of the Black Prison Ship violently swiveled, ready to fire! Boom! Boom! ¡°Open fire your mother¡¯s fire!!¡± From afar, the steam cannons of the Giant Shark Battleship rose, a hundred heavy guns firing like raindrops, blasting the Black Prison Ship. The Black Blood Soldiers chasing Palu also ceased their pursuit under the barrage of cannon fire. Chen Qi looked aside. There, the Giant Shark Battleship slowly entered the battlefield from the side of Devil Island, and at sea, two legendary navy figures, Tiger Shark and Catastrophe Messenger, stood on the Storm King, glaring with utmost fury at the Blood General atop the Black Prison Ship. Chen Qi had resolved the Blood Demon Doctor and the Dragon Tamer King, and the navy, still mostly at full strength, had entered the fray. Catastrophe Messenger Rose bit her finger. The Black Blood Empire¡¯s ships actually dared to sail into the waters of Shell Country and launch an attack on Shell Country¡¯s navy! Even the Tower of Books, coveting the Witch Sea¡¯s resources for a long time, only stayed along the border, dispatching White Tower Hunter to meddle with Witch Sea affairs! And yet, the Black Blood Empire sent out warships to confront the Witch Sea, aiding the navy¡¯s arch-enemy, the Black Whale Group! Blatantly sponsoring a Pirate Group! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 537 - 342 Domain Release, D20!_2 Chapter 537: Chapter 342 Domain Release, D20!_2 This is no longer a provocation against Shell Country, but a declaration of war! Tiger Shark General stood at the ship bow, roaring: ¡°Scum of the Black Blood Empire, this is Shell Country¡¯s territory! You are declaring war on the Shell Kingdom! Another step forward and your ships will turn to dust! You will pay a painful price for this!¡± His angry voice pierced directly through the sea! From within the mist, the Blood General looked towards the roaring Tiger Shark General and replied in a cold voice: ¡°Our Catastrophe Department of the Black Blood Empire has detected the arrival of an A-level Blade Phase Rift, and Shell Country lacks the ability to host such a rift. Every Blade Phase Rift in this world is the territory, the resource of the Black Blood Empire. We are here only to reclaim our rightful land.¡± ... Shameless, utterly shameless¡­ Tiger Shark General picked up his whaling spear, his arms swelling dramatically! He intended to use Blade Release to make the troops of the Black Blood Empire pay the deserved price! However, above his neck, a mysterious blood-colored wound appeared. The figure in the mist slowly slid his index finger. As he slid his finger, a fresh wound suddenly appeared on the steel-like neck of Tiger Shark General. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! [You have entered the Blood General¡¯s Domain¡ªBlood Blade Domain.] Tiger Shark General felt a buzzing in his head, clutching his neck: ¡°Damn it, the power of this ship has touched space itself, activating the Domain!¡± The figure in the mist, like a music conductor, whispered softly: ¡°Hand Blade Dance.¡± And with each of his movements, the aura of the Blade Phase violently condensed, chopping everything in sight. Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash! Slashes continuously appeared out of thin air, their speed astonishingly fast, severing a thirty-meter warship in the blink of an eye. Accompanied by a mere flick of his wrist, blood-red trajectories continuously slashed through the air, unleashing countless fierce Blade Slashes! ¡°Boom!¡± Accompanied by a thunderous sound, the Giant Shark Battleship was split by his single strike, creating a hundred-meter gorge, steel and fragments flying spectacularly, yet briefly like fireworks! The sea water quickly rushed into the fractured hull, the screams and despair of the soldiers swallowed by the colossal waves, leaving nothing but deathly silence and chaos. This strike shocked every person present. However, the Blood General did not stop; his blade, like the Grim Reaper, weaved through the warships, each swing accompanied by a ship¡¯s sinking and countless lives vanishing. Everywhere the Blade Slash passed, the sea was dyed dark red, the air thick with the stench of blood, suffocating. In an instant, the navy men fighting at the front line fell like straw! And all of this had just taken thirty seconds! A legend can instantly change the direction of the battlefield, and one who masters Domain Release can directly determine the outcome of the battle! The huge advantage established by Chen Qi collapsed instantly! Wails of despair filled the sea and islands. Blood Blade Domain¡­ While sprinting across the sea, Chen Qi observed the surrounding aura. Within their current space, the Blade Energy unique to Blood General was continuously being born and condensed. And every condensation was a blade. This is the nature of a Domain, completely transforming the ecology, even the rules of a space, realizing absolute domination. A legend mastering a Domain could even suppress three legends. If possessing a Domain Relic, within the Domain, a legend could display terrifying power akin to a Saint, capable of moving mountains and overturning seas! Catastrophe Messenger Rose held her Magic Wand, watching the scene before her. Her Domain recreated disasters she had recorded, a typical indiscriminate attack! However, the defenses of that Blood Blade Warship were multiple times stronger than those of the Giant Shark Battleship! When disaster descends, it may be the Black Blood Empire¡¯s ships that survive. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! Suddenly, a twenty-sided dice fell from the sky, landing on her hair. Catastrophe Messenger Rose looked up towards the sky, the dice crack growing larger. At this moment, Black Death Doctor stood on the ship, watching Chen Qi and Palu sprinting across the sea. And on the shore, the Flower Witch and Little Crow. Black Death Doctor roared with all his might: ¡°Blood General, they have set up a sea ritual! Release the Domain, we must stop them!¡± ¡°And, do not harm the black-haired researcher on the shore! She is the genius of our research institute! The successor to the Blood Demon Doctor!¡± ¡°But do not kill Black Hunter! Do not kill the Witch! They are the ones Great Whale values, the monsters that our Black Whale Group is interested in!¡± ¡°Palu must die! Hunter and Witch must absolutely not die!¡± ¡°Kill Captain Palu!¡± The Black Death Doctor roared loudly, trying to stop the reckless actions of the Blood General, especially towards Little Crow and the Witch, and their attack on the Hunter! The Witch and Hunter are both crucial parts of the grand plan of the Black Whale Group! ¡°¡­¡± Amid the mist, the Blood General looked at the Black Hunter and Palu rushing over the ocean. After hesitating for a moment, he waved his finger and chopped towards Palu. Swoosh! Instantly, a vivid red Blade Qi of Blood, hundred meters in length, condensed in the air, falling from the sky, aiming for the back of Palu¡¯s head! Within the Blood Blade Domain, the formation of Sword Energy took only 0.05 seconds. Coupled with the abundant Spiritual Power scattered in the air, even the legendary Spiritual Power Perception found it difficult to predict the formation of the Sword Energy! Damn, it was already too late¡­ Palu¡¯s blue hair fluttered in the sea breeze, ready to take the strike head-on. Clang! However, the next second, Chen Qi flashed in front of Palu, unleashing a sword slash, blocking the terrifying attack! ¡°Hmm?¡± In the mist, the Blood General¡¯s finger paused. Chen Qi took a deep breath, for him, possessing Deep Sea Perception, predicting this blade slash was not a difficult task! ¡°Well done!¡± The next second, Palu gave a slight smile and stopped moving. He had already reached the optimal position for releasing the Domain! This was the destined place for the release of the Dice Phase Domain! Facing Palu, the Blood General felt no fear. In the Mist Sea, he had already learned that this was just a captain with transformation abilities! A mere strike could decide the outcome! Slice! Slice! Slice! The Blood General waved his finger, trying to chop off Palu¡¯s head. Clang! However, the slash became futile in an instant! Palu gently rubbed his fingers, the dice in his hand spinning continuously, chanting: ¡°Heroes¡¯ death and life, the rise and fall of kingdoms, the existence and extinction of the world, deciding all of this, relies not on the warrior¡¯s bravery nor the subject¡¯s wisdom, but merely on a dice above the world!¡± ¡°Holding the Dice Phase of the twenty-sided dice, the controller of the world¡¯s fate, the designer of the game of the world, may you grant down your noble power! On this ocean, begin the simplest gambler¡¯s game!¡± ¡°Domain Release. Game of Gods, D20!¡± Palu shouted. His Spiritual Power burst out like a storm! Boom! Boom! At the same time, the crack in the sky, like an abyss split open, kept expanding, covering everything in sight! And above the crack, a giant phantom wearing a magic hat stood in the sky, overlooking everything in the Witch Sea. This towering giant phantom, dressed in a tuxedo, held countless dice, as big as human heads, in his right hand. These dice, when added together, formed a mountainous height in his hand! Lucky, this time¡¯s release¡­ Palu looked up to the sky, the corners of his mouth slightly curving up. Catastrophe Messenger Rose clenched her teeth: ¡°God¡¯s Angel Envoy¡­¡± The realm of Palu, one of the Four Great Emperors, was more terrifying than she had imagined. Only to see, the giant phantom in the sky whispered: ¡°The world is but a game.¡± ¡°Now, let the game begin.¡± Following that, the giant in the sky poured the mountainous dice from the sky. Countless human-head-sized dice, falling precisely, landed on everyone¡¯s heads in the battlefield, forming a special Angel Halo! [You have entered the Domain ¡®D20¡¯!] [All your attacks and defense will be judged by the D20 Domain! D20: Each attack and defense will undergo a dice judgement, the higher the Points on the dice, the better the effect, and vice versa. The result of your attack and defense will be ¡®0.1* result of the attack dice¡¯.] Everyone looked up at the dice halo above their heads. This was their first time facing a Domain Technique on the ocean! They looked at each other in amazement! However, the pirates quickly realized something was wrong, everyone present had dice above their heads. Except for Palu and the Black Hunter. Their dice on their heads were smooth and finished, like a sphere with a hundred sides! S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 538 - 343: Super Undercover Little Crow Chapter 538: Chapter 343: Super Undercover Little Crow D20¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head, and amidst the calm waters, the spherical red-dotted dice atop his head spun continuously like a halo. This was Palu¡¯s Domain, a power that could only be wielded with the powerful spiritual power origin of a transcendental Legend. In an age without tides, a Domain was the most powerful magic technique an ordinary Transcendent could witness. Palu¡¯s release was a step further than other Legends; his Dice Phase Domain received the blessing of the Dice Phase existence in the High Rank Rift. Chen Qi followed the sea breeze, from the retreating Black Blood Soldiers in front of his eyes to the two muscular behemoths grappling in the distance! Without exception, every one of these people had a twenty-sided dice halo atop their heads. ... A conservative estimate was an influence range of at least ten thousand meters, which could match the influence range of some C Rank Cracks upon collapsing¡­ Chen Qi looked towards Palu by his side. Atop Palu¡¯s azure, flowing hair, the Hundred-sided dice had already formed. This was a unique ability of Palu; within a D20, he could bestow a special Hundred-sided dice on friendly units. At the same time, it seemed like a bonus of merely double the maximum power, but with all kinds of Dice Phase forbidden objects and the gap in Dice Phase magic techniques, the ultimate effect could be ten times or even a hundred times the difference. Palu, face twisted in pain, clutched his arm: ¡°I need a bit of time to unleash a more colossal release, Black Hunter¡­¡± Black pus-filled blisters with human faces continuously emerged on his right arm. This was the ability of the Black Death Doctor, requiring just a brief touch to cause a ¡®disease¡¯ that could kill the entire body. ¡°Me?¡± As a recently advanced Legend, there¡¯s no shortage of things I need to do¡­ Chen Qi raised his head, his gaze meeting that of the Blood General above on the deck. On the deck of the Black Prison Ship, the ship¡¯s lieutenant asked: ¡°General, what should we do? Within the Domain, our soldiers¡¯ combat capabilities are greatly reduced.¡± The Blood General in the mist shaped his hand like the blade of a knife: ¡°What¡¯s there to fear? It¡¯s just the difference between 20 and 100. Kill the spellcaster himself, and this Domain will crumble to dust in an instant.¡± In the mist, the Blood General stepped forward three paces, pointing his finger at Chen Qi¡¯s head. It¡¯s me, huh¡­ Chen Qi pulled out his long-unused ranged weapon, the giant killer from the Magic Bullet Company. With a light swipe of his finger, he drew a tiny flame from the Day Lantern at his waist, smearing it on the bullet. Fire Casting Skill. He had just completed a release, and for a short period, could not use large magic techniques. Now, the best form of ranged combat he could use was to enchant Spiral Bullets and then snipe. Chen Qi drew his gun, aiming up at the high and mighty Blood General. ¡°May the Ice Witch bless¡­¡± Chen Qi placed his hand on the trigger, muttering to himself. Palu¡¯s Domain was mighty, but its flaws were enormous. It was like a Draw Card game; sometimes, the hard-earned ten-draw could be worse than a single impulsive draw. Their goal, before leaving Devil Island, was to teach the Black Whale Group¡¯s fleet a little lesson. Otherwise, their plans to enter the Witch¡¯s Coffin would face great interference. How dare you shoot at me¡­ the rage flickered in the Blood General¡¯s dark red eyes. For a veteran who had been a Legend for eleven years, being pointed at with a gun by a newcomer who had just advanced from the Crack Tide was a disgrace! He shaped his finger like a hook, aiming at Chen Qi¡¯s skull: ¡°Even if you¡¯re granted a score of 100, what then?¡± ¡°Pierce!¡± With a light downward flick of his finger, a crimson Spiral condensed, forming into a ten-meter spear that shot down from a hundred meters high, aimed directly at Chen Qi¡¯s forehead. Chen Qi too, gently pulled the trigger, the Spiral Bullet ignited with white flames shooting from the barrel. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! The moment the enchanted Spiral Bullet was fired, it shattered the gun¡¯s muzzle and then accelerated in the air, continuously spiraling. At the same time, the dice atop the heads of both parties spun at breakneck speed. The different dice scores would determine the outcome of this clash. Above the island, Fen lowered her head, clutching her chest, a small blue flower of worry sprouted above her head as she prayed devoutly: ¡°May the Earth Mother Goddess bless¡­¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ may you roll the largest score¡­¡± Little Crow stood stunned, lips quivering, wanting to say something naive and prayerful. But in the end, the habitually pessimistic Little Crow couldn¡¯t help thinking about the bad aspects. ¡°How could a newly advanced Legend contend with such an old monster from the Black Blood Empire?¡± Little Crow bit her tongue, her heart eager for the Black Hunter¡¯s victory. But the presence of the Black Prison Ship, in the Spirit Power Field, was far stronger than the Black Hunter! After all, the opponent was the navy general sent by the Black Blood Empire to conquer the Witch Sea! Should I not be so pessimistic¡­ Little Crow was extremely conflicted in her heart. The white-flame burning Spiral Bullet collided with the blood-red lance. And in that moment, the rapidly spinning dice over their heads came to a halt. Chen Qi¡¯s Hundred-sided dice atop his head stopped at 69 points. And above the deck, the score on the Blood General¡¯s head was¡ª¡ª The exceedingly low probability of 4 points! Bang! Almost in an instant, the Spiral Bullet pierced the lance, carrying fierce winds, and aimed straight for the Blood General on the deck! Under the blessing of the Dice Phase Power, the flames and wind brought by the Spiral Bullet were like a massive firestorm! The true strong are those who can overturn the disadvantages brought by luck¡­ The Blood General in the mist remained poised and calm, lightly lifting his index finger. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 539 - 343: Super Undercover Little Crow_2 Chapter 539: Chapter 343: Super Undercover Little Crow_2 He only needed one finger to block the attack. The vivid red aura gathered in front of him, forming a blood-red shield that shimmered with a crimson light. Bang! The next second, the spiral bullet struck the Blood General¡¯s assembled shield. The dice above their heads spun once more. The final result was 98 to 1! An extremely rare occurrence of a single point! ... Realizing the one point above his head, the Blood General¡¯s body stiffened, the corners of his mouth attempting to say something. But the bullet didn¡¯t give him time to speak. The spiral bullet instantly penetrated his cheek, like a meat grinder, tearing open his Fourth Rank Legend flesh! In an instant, blood stained the deck red. Splish splash! Splish splash! Suddenly, the Blood General¡¯s body was scorched by flames, revealing frightful wounds. On the deck, even the battle-hardened Black Blood Soldiers began to panic. Their General, a respected Legend, had suffered such a grave injury. And all of this was just from a burning spiral bullet. ¡°This old guy from the Black Blood Empire seems to have no experience in dealing with Dice Phase Domains¡­¡± Chen Qi put down his sniper rifle, inwardly commenting. To avoid the ¡®D20¡¯ Judgement, the best way is to not ¡®Defend¡¯, to avoid a ¡®Judgement¡¯. The right course of action is to forgo defense and use speed to dodge. The power of the Domain truly is marvelous¡­ Chen Qi blew the thick smoke from the gun barrel. He had the Ice Witch¡¯s Lake Sword, so compared to other Legends, constructing a Domain was not a difficult task. ¡°At present, the Domains I can most easily study are probably the Solidified Space described in Rift Slash, or a Domain that fits Monster¡¯s Desire, or the Deep Sea Domain¡­¡± Chen Qi thought to himself, before turning to Palu beside him: ¡°How about it? Are you ready?¡± ¡°I¡¯m ready.¡± Palu took a deep breath, his dice above his head spinning rapidly and finally landing on ¡°100¡±! He was like a magician, conjuring a dice from his hands, and exclaimed aloud: ¡°Dice Dissolve, under the Goddess of Fortune¡¯s skirt, D60!¡± In that instant, all the twenty-sided dice above the heads of the navy on the battlefield changed swiftly into sixty-sided dice! Included among them were the navy¡¯s three Legends: the Tiger Shark Admiral, the Disaster Messenger, and the recently promoted Grey Mouse. In the midst of the Domain, an entire army¡¯s battle strength was elevated in an instant! In the howling wind, Palu laughed twice: ¡°Don¡¯t hide now. It¡¯s your turn to take action, Navy¡­¡± Immediately, the battlefield once again erupted with overwhelming cheers! ¡®Widespread Dice Change¡¯¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin, looking at Palu with some surprise. Palu, truly worthy of the one he had his eye on, ranked alongside Pelu as one of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes. Although Palu was dubbed the Emperor, and also known as the strongest newcomer in the Witch Sea in a decade, an invincible pirate when alone in a fight. In fact, many of his abilities were more suited for a support role than one-on-one combat. Boom! Boom! The wounds of the Blood General, now coupled with the wide-spread sixty-sided dice. The tide of attack and defense changed instantly! A skinny pirate said to the tall navy man before him: ¡°How about we just roll the dice and decide the outcome?¡± ¡°Is it still possible for reconciliation now?¡± ¡°Power! Power! I see the Goddess of Fortune¡¯s power smiling upon me again!¡± A navy man wielding a huge axe shouted aloud: ¡°A sixty-sided dice for me, a twenty-sided dice for them! How could you kill me! How?¡± The next second, the axe-wielding navy man rolled a two, while his opponent rolled a twenty. However, apart from such rare cases, the navy¡¯s offensive became increasingly ferocious! Whether it was the pirates resisting on Devil Island or the pirates of their ship, all fell upon the vast sea over the repeated turns of the dice. In addition, the Disaster Messenger and Tiger Shark General had also joined forces to fight against the Blood General¡¯s colossal vessel! Watching the scene of continuous gunfire before him, Palu pressed his throat and coughed twice: ¡°Hunter, we need to leave. In order to resurrect the Ice Witch, we cannot stay in this place too long and suffer too many losses¡­¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Chen Qi did not hesitate, traversed the sea shrouded in gunfire, and met up with Fen and Little Crow. There was a naval presence in this battle, and as a neutral faction, they did not need to exert their full strength. Upon the island, Fen, who was beside Little Crow, had a sudden thought and asked a question: ¡°Hey, Little Crow, do you know anything about the Hunter? For instance, which faction he once belonged to?¡± Could the Witch intend to threaten Chen Qi¡¯s family¡­ Little Crow said with a tremble: ¡°I don¡¯t know anything, but his cooking should be very delicious¡­¡± S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I know, and the bait he makes tastes just as good¡­ Fen touched his chin in distress. ¡°Next, we¡¯ll leave it to the navy, we should leave¡­¡± Chen Qi patted Little Crow¡¯s shoulder. The flesh tentacles behind him still required Little Crow¡¯s surgery to heal. And at that instant, Little Crow¡¯s pupils, through the vast sea, locked eyes with the Black Death Doctor on the Devil Doctor. Black Death Doctor¡­ She shivered all over. For the Black Hunter and Chen Qi, the Black Death Doctor had already paid too much! If the Black Death Doctor also invoked his Domain, this battlefield would be piled with plague-ridden corpses. However, contrary to her expectations, the Black Death Doctor did not land on the island with the intention of capturing Chen Qi. With the forces they currently had deployed, capturing the Black Hunter was pure wishful thinking. On the ship, the Black Death Doctor¡¯s lips emitted black vapor, writhing, sketching out strange patterns. They were codes exclusively known to the upper echelons of the Black Whale Group, patterns used to convey messages! The Black Death Doctor stood at the ship bow, exhaling black mist, transmitting the encrypted message word by word to Little Crow: ¡°Little Crow, do not, be afraid, do not, feel fear.¡± ¡°I know you¡¯re, afraid of the Black Hunter, afraid the Witch, will bind you and coerce you, but one day, we will rescue you.¡± ¡°Make use of your talent, selectively disclose the secrets of the Black Whale Group to them, then steal their intelligence, the Crow will contact you, we will bestow upon you the Fourth Rank Occupation Card of the Catastrophe Messenger, as well as unprecedented power¡­¡± ¡°Become the eyes of the Black Whale Group, become the guide for the Black Whale Group, survive, my dear Doctor Crow, do not fear the Hunter¡¯s cruelty, endure, exploit your talents.¡± After saying so, the Black Death Doctor covered his mouth and made a ¡®shh¡¯ gesture. The Blood Demon Doctor had overextended his Spiritual Power and was undoubtedly close to death. But fortunately, the Black Whale Group still had a successor in their eyes, the talented Doctor Crow. Another undercover role? Or an undercover agent for the Witch¡¯s side? Little Crow tousled her messy hair, her head buzzing. If there were an Occupation Card for undercover agents, then she would certainly be a born undercover agent! ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Qi turned back and asked softly: ¡°What message is the Black Death Doctor sending now?¡± ¡°I think¡­ we can talk about it later¡­¡± Little Crow bit her lip, clenched her fists, and showed a terrified expression. In the distance, aboard the Devil Doctor, the Black Death Doctor looked on with a worrisome gaze. In his mind, Little Crow was worthy of inheriting his knowledge, a genius in the research of the Deep Sea! However, he had just seen the fright in Little Crow¡¯s eyes. He was afraid, afraid that after Little Crow was forced to divulge information, she would be discarded by the Black Hunter and the Witch, becoming a corpse upon the sea. He didn¡¯t know how the terrifying Black Hunter and Witch would treat Little Crow on the ship. Amidst the sound of cannon fire, the Black Death Doctor took out the Witch Times, watching with interest as the journalist Lilith analyzed the Witch and the Black Hunter. ¡°The Black Hunter and Witch will employ vines and tentacles to train their captives¡­¡± ¡°The Flower Witch is suspected of having a cannibalistic fetish, preferring to eat people¡¯s scalps and hair.¡± Survive, Little Crow, survive, the position of the Blood Demon Doctor, no, my future position, is yours¡­ the Black Death Doctor silently prayed. COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 540 - 344: Little Crow Shivering with Fear Chapter 540: Chapter 344: Little Crow Shivering with Fear At dawn, a gentle breeze blew across the tranquil Witch Sea. Tick-tock, tick-tock. Time passed second by second¡­ Little Crow crossed her arms, leaning against the wall of the captain¡¯s cabin, watching the pocket watch in her hands. It had been merely three hours of sailing, and the sounds of gunpowder and war had disappeared, replaced by the calm sea breeze and the cries of Bai Ou in the sky. This was the legendary Ghost Ship, which could perform space travel, imprisoning slaves for the Witch and Hunter¡­ Little Crow looked nervously around, not daring to move a step. After boarding the ship, she could smell a faint scent of medicine, and at the same time, she could hear strange collision noises coming from the cabin. ... Little Crow looked around, trying to find traces of more crew members. In the rumors, after every major event, even though the Black Hunter didn¡¯t do any ¡®cleaning up of the spoils¡¯, the spoils would mysteriously vanish. To steal the spoils silently under everyone¡¯s eyes, one must be a silent assassin skilled in hiding and capable of everything¡­ Little Crow thought to herself. Suddenly, a Water Elf No.5 holding a mop walked out of the kitchen. ¡°Woo (Clean up the spoils, clean the toilets, and then sweep the deck.)¡± When it came to menial tasks, the taciturn Water Elf No.5 always did the most. The dutiful Water Elf No.5, holding a small mop custom-made by Bree, started cleaning the grime on the deck caused by the tidal waves. Scrub! Scrub! Scrub! The proficient Water Elf No.5 quickly refreshed the deck of the Ghost Ship. Such a plump little body¡­ Little Crow¡¯s eyes widened with excitement at the sight. Watching the deck go from filthy to pristine, there was an indescribable sense of satisfaction! As a night owl and avid reader of reports, Little Crow was familiar with the rumors about the Witch and Hunter. ¡°This is the slave rumored to be tormented into non-human forms on the Ghost Ship¡­¡± Little Crow twirled the hair at the tip of her ear. So, these slaves were Water Elves. But, to train the Water Elves to this extent, who knows what methods the Witch employed. In the legends, the Deep Sea Water Elves, as exceedingly rare creatures hidden in the depths of the sea, were considered very difficult to capture and domesticate. The speed of the ship gradually slowed down. We¡¯ve arrived at the headquarters of the Witch and Hunter¡­ Little Crow bit her hair, eagerly looking toward the headquarters of the Witch. Chen Qi had mentioned, once they disembarked, he would address her issues! What would the headquarters of the Witch and Hunter look like? Little Crow was especially excited. And the next second, one after another Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, as white as the moon, emerged from the sea, their pure form like the Sea Goddess bathing in moonlight. Noble, elegant, yet extremely dangerous. The legendary Lamp Moon Sea Dragon! Without hesitation, Little Crow bit her own finger, trying to use the most basic pain to resist the illusion technique of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon! The next second, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon lowered its body, its snake-like dragon head closing in on her head. ¡°Whew!¡± The Lamp Moon Sea Dragon opened its maw, exhaling a thick white breath towards her. The Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s white teeth were only ten centimeters from her! It wants my life! ¡°Don¡¯t come any closer!¡± In that instant, even Little Crow, who adored sea beasts, was conquered by the primal fear humans have toward immense creatures. Yet, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon made no retreat in the face of Little Crow¡¯s terrified pupils. The white fangs came closer and closer to Little Crow. ¡°Wakuvaku (Don¡¯t block the ship¡¯s passage!)¡± The next second, an even larger Black Ship Sea Dragon leaped forcefully from the bottom of the sea. Then, under the direction of Water Elf One at the ship bow, the Black Ship Sea Dragon ferociously used its robust dragon tail, clamping the neck of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon and dragging its massive body hard into the depths. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Little Crow shakily raised her head, looking up again at the tremendous shadow overhead. The Nearshore Dominator¡¯s blood-red eyes loomed over it, and from its rows of sharp dragon teeth, thick blood dripped, piece by piece, onto the deck. Nourished by Extraordinary Materials of the Dragon Tamer King, the Nearshore Dominator now resembled a gigantic warship. Above it was an Elf wielding a longsword, looking every bit the part of a Dragon Knight. In that short moment, her mind went blank. Until the next second, Qi¡¯s voice came: ¡°One, stop playing, go distribute the food to the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons, look at them, they¡¯re so hungry they are looking for others to feed them.¡± With a thought from Qi, the Black Ship Sea Dragon dived into the sea, picking up the fish feed on deck with its mouth, one dragon and one elf barged into the den of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons. Wondering when the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s offspring would mature for the second time¡­ Qi watched the distant Black Ship Sea Dragon, silently pondering. Little Crow stared blankly into the distance, unable to imagine the scene before her. The Witch was actually raising sea dragons, and not just any but the supremely proud Lamp Moon Sea Dragons. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Rumors say that the hypnotic flowers from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom could make prideful creatures obey humans, it must be true¡­ Little Crow immediately assumed the Witch had somehow bewitched the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons. She murmured the question: ¡°Food?¡± Qi spread his hands and said: ¡°Some fish feed made from Transcendent Materials, freshly prepared, plus some purchased ones.¡± Eh? Weren¡¯t Lamp Moon Sea Dragons only supposed to eat what they hunt? Little Crow, the Sea Beast research expert, was particularly surprised, looking to the side. How come, compared to the noble Lamp Moon Sea Dragons from the rumors¡ª These sea dragons looked somewhat bloated, even a bit fat. Chapter 541 - 344: The Trembling Little Crow_2 Chapter 541: Chapter 344: The Trembling Little Crow_2 She thought back carefully for a moment. The look in the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s eyes just now seemed not so much a desire to eat her but rather a hunger that craved feeding. ¡°These guys are such big eaters¡ª¡ª¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands. Fortunately, they were now in a cooperative relationship with the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Chen Qi and Fen had just used Water Elf One to salvage Extraordinary Materials from the battlefield above, exchanging them with the Ice Demon Pirate Group for a large amount of food. If not for the Ice Demon Pirate Group, Chen Qi would have no idea where to find enough food to feed more than a dozen Sea Dragons. ... The appetite of each Sea Dragon was truly astounding. Dragons are really hard to keep¡­ Chen Qi crossed his arms. Even though he was constantly involved in big events, he had almost no savings. The resources needed for legendary growth were hundreds to thousands of times those for a Third Rank. Even with the help of Fen and the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, saving a great deal on medicines and pharmaceutical expenses, the resources he needed for his growth were still far from enough. If he wanted to practice Rift Slash, it would be best to consume some more Ice Phase items, letting his body adapt to the extreme cold conditions¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. At that moment, Fen patted Little Crow¡¯s shoulder and passed her a round cake, asking: ¡°Want to eat?¡± Witches¡¯ food¡­ Little Crow took the cake and said: ¡°Sure.¡± Don¡¯t eat it¡­ Chen Qi wanted to speak up and stop Little Crow. But it was already too late. Little Crow ate the cake, and suddenly, a bizarre sensation combining milk, grass, and a sweetener pierced through her taste buds! This felt like eating weeds right off the ground! So disgusting, no, it should be said super disgusting¡­ Little Crow looked at Fen, who was wearing a Witch Hat, swallowed the cake, and forced a bitter smile. Fen confidently said: ¡°My cooking isn¡¯t bad, right?¡± Little Crow racked her brains to praise it: ¡°Yes, it has a kind of natural and pure taste of nature.¡± Fen winked at Chen Qi, showing off her newly invented dish¡ªGrass Witch Cake! ¡°Some people just don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for them. This cake can even improve your skin. Here, for you, I still have lots of Grass Cakes.¡± Fen laughed and handed another Grass Witch Cake to Little Crow. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Witches really are as torturous as the rumors say¡­ Little Crow struggled with the grass cake and once again put it into her mouth. The ship docked, and Mechanic Bree began repairing the vessel. It was time to talk about serious matters¡­ Chen Qi leaned against the wall and asked: ¡°Little Crow, what did you want to say onshore?¡± Chen Qi was certain that the Black Death Doctor must have conveyed some key information to Little Crow while they were onshore. Fen twirled the Grass Cake in her hand, looking forward to Little Crow¡¯s answer. Little Crow glanced at the Witch and then at Chen Qi. What to do, should she choose to betray the Black Whale Group? Wait, I was never part of the Black Whale Group to begin with¡­ Little Crow suddenly realized. The Black Whale Group was immoral, and she had long been unable to stand it! Besides, if she didn¡¯t confess, the Witch would definitely force her to eat more Grass Cakes or even tie her up in a secret room for interrogation. Given that, I choose to join! Don¡¯t be afraid, once, I too was his leader¡­ Little Crow took a deep breath, straightened her back, and said: ¡°The Black Death Doctor wants me to be an undercover agent to track you guys, to extract information about the Witch¡¯s Coffin from you¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± A little flower of surprise sprouted on Fen¡¯s head. The pirates approached you to be an undercover agent too¡­ Chen Qi suppressed the desire to make a sarcastic remark and continued asking: ¡°What specific information did you get?¡± Little Crow honestly answered: ¡°Location, as long as we know your location, we can prevent you from entering the Witch¡¯s Coffin and resurrecting the Ice Witch. No, to be precise, it should be to follow you into the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­¡± The Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his forehead. Now, including Palu¡¯s relic, they possessed five Witch Relics, which qualified them for entry into the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Little Crow continued to reveal some information: ¡°According to what I know, inside the Witch¡¯s Coffin, the Witch will be strengthened, and moreover, it will merge with an A-rank Rift during the Crack Tide¡­¡± An A-rank Rift¡­ Chen Qi touched his forehead again. The Witch¡¯s Coffin is considered one of the earliest A-rank Rifts in the Witch Sea, and deep within it lies the coffin of the Ice Witch. Beneath the influence of the tides, countless phantoms wandered here, and even a Legend could easily perish in this place. Except for ¡°Witches¡±, within the Witch¡¯s Coffin, all witches would receive a powerful boost. Chen Qi asked curiously, ¡°Location? How do they go through you, straight to your location¡­¡± At that moment, in Little Crow¡¯s eyes, flashed six mechanical puppet-like arms. ¡°My blood, no, to be precise, the blood of all the higher-ups of the Black Whale Group is in the hands of the Blood Hunter¡­¡± ¡°Unless a complete blood transfusion is done, no one can escape the Blood Hunter¡¯s shadow. As long as he wishes, he can track me down¡­¡± Blood Hunter¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted. In the Black Whale Group, both the Blood Hunter and the Nether River Ferryman were monsters in their own right. He only needed a drop of blood and he could track anyone. In the past era, it was the Blood Hunter¡¯s hunting that intimidated many high-ranking officers of the navy, causing the many families that tried to dip their fingers in the Witch Sea business of Moonstone City to curl up like ants, which was what led to the Black Whale Group becoming such a colossal entity. Little Crow continued, ¡°However, because of my research, the Black Death Doctor started the full-body blood transfusion experiment ahead of schedule, trying to endow the Blood Hunter with the power of great whale blood. Research takes time and cannot be interrupted¡­ Hmm¡­ the Blood Hunter won¡¯t be able to act for a short time, at least for two months.¡± Research¡­ Chen Qi closed his eyes and fell into deep thought. He vaguely remembered that after the Blood Hunter completed the experiment with the great whale blood, his power would be elevated once again. As an edge hunter, once the experiment with the great whale blood was completed, his strength would break through from Legend to reach the realm of a Saint. ¡°Besides, I¡¯ve also taken some potions, which enhance my Shadow Phase traits, but they¡¯re highly toxic and impossible for a Third Rank Transcendent to resist. I must take an antidote regularly, and this antidote can only be produced by the Black Death Doctor¡­ This is the method the Black Death Doctor uses to control weaker Transcendents.¡± As Little Crow spoke, she suddenly paused. She suddenly realized, was her decision to rebel a bit hasty? From the moment she set foot on Black Whale Island and was seen as talented by the Blood Hunter, she had no way out and would have to live under the Blood Hunter¡¯s dominance for life! Even the Pirate General, who was preparing to flee, and the haughty Dragon Tamer King, couldn¡¯t escape the Black Whale Group¡¯s grip. And what could she, a mere doctor, do? Little Crow¡¯s pupils contracted rapidly. At this moment, she finally understood why the Black Death Doctor trusted her so much and was grooming her as his successor. From the beginning, she had no way back! Just like the navy felt confident making her an undercover agent because her beloved grandmother and her family were under the control of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau. In the research institute, she, hailed as a genius researcher, was always a pawn. Little Crow¡¯s breathing suddenly became a bit rapid, the long-cultivated sense of despair erupted violently at this moment. ¡°No¡­¡± However, under the Witch¡¯s gaze, she bit her lip, trying hard not to let her emotions of collapsing spill out. Fen looked at Little Crow¡¯s strange expression, lifted her hand like a mother comforting a wounded child, and said soothingly, ¡°Doctor, don¡¯t be overly scared, they won¡¯t catch you that easily.¡± Witch¡­ Little Crow hastily shook her head: ¡°No, no, they are monsters, especially Whale Father, he¡¯s not human at all, but more like those bizarre Evil Gods described in legends¡­ Why, do you think¡­¡± Chen Qi shuffled the dice in his hand calmly and said, ¡°Because, we¡¯re going to topple the Black Whale Group, and the Blood Hunter, the Nether River Ferryman, they¡¯ll all become stepping stones for us to ascend to Saint¡­¡± Chen Qi planned out the next moves in his mind. ¡°¡­¡± Little Crow looked at Chen Qi¡¯s face and remained silent for a long time. Is this meant to comfort me, the Witch and the Hunter seem quite nice¡­ Little Crow felt a sense of safety for the first time in ages, a safety that meant not having to worry about being killed in her sleep out of the blue. Then, Little Crow took out her surgical table and looked again at the blood and flesh tentacles on Chen Qi¡¯s back, pursed her lips, and asked, ¡°Can we start the surgery now?¡± A hint of surprise flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes: ¡°Now? Don¡¯t you need any other facilities?¡± This kind of flesh and spine modification normally required large medical equipment. Chen Qi was originally planning to buy one, or perhaps steal one. ¡°Normally yes, if there are no relics¡­¡± Little Crow took a deep breath and spoke very softly, ¡°In my backpack card, I have a set of Blood Mechanic Equipment, designed for flesh modification, equipment that can only be endured by a Legendary Body.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ This is what I¡¯ve been saving to sell after I retire, to build a house and enjoy the latter part of my life¡­¡± Chapter 542 - 345: Terrifying Beast Chapter 542: Chapter 345: Terrifying Beast Little Crow said with a tinge of grievance, as if the Blood Mechanic Equipment in the backpack card was her entire possession! The Blood Mechanic Equipment looked pretty expensive¡­ why do I feel like I¡¯m some shameless pirate robbing a civilian girl¡¯s property¡­ Chen Qi frowned for a moment, but still, at the mention of the flesh implants, a flash of excitement couldn¡¯t help but pass across his eyes. That was Blood Mechanic Equipment after all. The Blood Mechanic Equipment was a product between Mechanical Armor and flesh implants, rarer in manufacture, and consequently more expensive. If it¡¯s a Blood Mechanic Equipment that only a Transcendent could use, then it was a treasure enough to provoke the great pirates into dueling over it! Little Crow was wealthier than he had imagined. ... Chen Qi asked curiously, ¡°What exactly is it?¡± Little Crow said gravely, ¡°It comes from a Crack in the Black Forest¡­¡± After that, she took an object the size of a human head out of her backpack card. It was metal black in color, and from an appearance standpoint, it resembled part of a spinal cord that had been extracted, only much sharper and more pointed. In its central part was inlaid a blood-colored gemstone, no, more precisely, it resembled a heart of a small Transcendent creature! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã¦Ï The gemstone pulsated unevenly, and within it, Chen Qi could see a humanoid wolf creature lurking in the dark, more cruel than dragons. Little Crow explained word by word, ¡°Its name is Red Moon¡¯s Gray Wolf Bone, from a B-ranked Crack, in the forest, under the Red Moon, this large gray wolf can be installed in the spine, serving as a device to store Spiritual Power. At the same time, this power will contaminate ordinary Spiritual Power, transforming it into a purer Blade Phase Energy, as well as Life Technique¡¯s Cup Phase Power which repairs the body. Simply put, it grants humans power similar to a Blood Demon, greatly enhances a person¡¯s physical constitution, and if perfectly installed, it could even unleash a special Blade Release¡­¡± Sounds good¡­ A glint of pleasure shimmered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. In certain circumstances, through artifacts from the Cracks, large-scale mechanization of the body was achievable; in Shell Country, several Mechanics held in high regard the complete mechanization of the body. If one disregards reason, the methods to not remain human are diverse. If he were a character in a game, Chen Qi wouldn¡¯t care about mechanization, gender, race, and the like, Whether becoming a creature covered in tentacles or fully mechanized leading to a glorious evolution wasn¡¯t of concern to him. But if this were reality, Chen Qi himself didn¡¯t wish for excessive mechanical modification of his body. Little Crow picked up on his hesitation and said, ¡°This Blood Mechanic Equipment won¡¯t cause too much alteration to the body, you might even think of it as half armor. The real danger lies in its mental contamination, without a Transcendent¡¯s Spiritual Power Origin and inspiration, it¡¯s impossible to suppress it¡­ A Third Rank wearing it would simply become a monster that roams at night, ceaselessly hunting for little girls.¡± Hunting for little girls¡­ Chen Qi furrowed his brows, without rational control, this was indeed an extremely dangerous equipment. However, for a Transcendent, just an armor, it sounded really good, and plus, becoming a monster could perhaps complement my Monster¡¯s Desire¡­ A hint of joy flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he quietly said, ¡°Then leave it to you, should we start the surgery now?¡± Chen Qi said importunately. Now, they had gathered all the relics, and once fully prepped, they could head for the Witch¡¯s Coffin. The Witch¡¯s Coffin was an A-ranked Crack, any creature within it could kill a weak Transcendent. Therefore, before entering the Witch¡¯s Coffin, he must possess as many trump cards as possible. And Flesh Technology was undoubtedly one of the fastest ways for him to enhance his powers now. Little Crow looked toward Chen Qi¡¯s bedroom on the Ghost Ship, ¡°This will be very painful, and inflict tremendous damage to the body, I need extra strong anesthesia and Healing Potion.¡± Fen meowed at Little Crow and took out the anesthesia from her backpack, saying coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t cause any mishaps.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The meaning behind that gaze was clear: If I cause a mishap, I¡¯m a goner¡­ Little Crow could distinctly feel the icy stare from the Flower Witch, ¡°I¡¯ll do my best in the surgery¡­¡± ¡°But, there are always risks with any surgery¡­¡± Little Crow mumbled softly. The mortality rate of flesh surgeries was extremely high, even if Chen Qi was a Transcendent, she could not guarantee a one hundred percent success rate for the surgery. After a brief rest, changing clothes, and having a meal, Little Crow used various tools from the backpack card to create a temporary operating space in the bedroom, changing into a black surgical gown. This is still my first time performing such a major surgery¡­ Watching Little Crow don the mask and black attire, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but shudder a little. Even though he had become a Transcendent, this notion of suspending thought and putting one¡¯s life in someone else¡¯s hands was still terrifying! Fen leaned against the wall and told Little Crow, ¡°With me here, you can be a bit more aggressive with the surgery, but absolutely do not cause any mishaps¡­¡± Fen had mastery over the Life Technique and theoretically, even if Little Crow burst Chen Qi¡¯s heart, she could ensure Chen Qi¡¯s survival! With Fen around, there wasn¡¯t much to fear, it¡¯d be just like having a sleep¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. Then, he lay down on the makeshift operating table. I never imagined that one day I would actually perform surgery on a Transcendent, and this Transcendent was once my subordinate¡­ Little Crow¡¯s hands, holding the anesthesia syringe, trembled uncontrollably. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 543 - 345: Terrifying Beast_2 Chapter 543: Chapter 345: Terrifying Beast_2 ¡°` If she failed, she could become the slave of a witch! Stay calm, it¡¯s just a surgery¡­ Little Crow injected Chen Qi with a powerful anesthetic. Despite the desire for unknown power burning in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, his body convulsed briefly from the medication. Little Crow, looking at Chen Qi on the operating table, said habitually with gentleness: ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m a doctor, with me here, I¡¯ll try my best to keep you alive¡­¡± ... Like a nightingale¡¯s tender voice, with the doctor¡¯s comfort, Chen Qi slowly closed his eyes, his consciousness blurred, and finally, he fell into a deep sleep. The surgery began! Little Crow tugged at her black gloves. Chen Qi¡¯s bare back was exposed, and under the white light, the spider-like bloodstained blue lines looked particularly horrifying. On the ragged flesh, flesh tentacles trembled slightly as if they would break through at any second¡­ Little Crow gave the flesh tentacles a shot of specialized anesthetic as well. This was a powerful anesthetic capable of anesthetizing even a dragon. Little Crow brutally extracted the flesh tentacles from the spine, placing them on a table beside her. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã? It was shocking that the spine had not suffered much damage; this indicated a rare affinity for parasitism with the Sea Beast¡­ Little Crow looked at the semi-translucent flesh tentacles on the table. They weren¡¯t large, curled up together, like a small jelly tentacle cat. It was a species I¡¯d never seen before, what on earth is this¡­ Little Crow blinked in surprise, took a deep breath, and continued the surgery. Relying on her superb skills and profound understanding of human anatomy, she began to align the Blood Mechanic Equipment with Chen Qi¡¯s back. With each touch, each fine-tuning, came the sound of machine clicks and an indescribable flow of energy. Tick tock tick tock! On the side of the room, Flower Witch Fen watched everything, the oppressive atmosphere growing ever tenser. As the surgery progressed, subtle changes appeared on Chen Qi¡¯s back, with blood-colored light circulating under the skin, as if a new life force was being awakened. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A hint of satisfaction and amazement flickered in Little Crow¡¯s eyes. Chen Qi¡¯s body strength was nothing like that of a frail patient suffering from Sea Beast Disease! On the contrary, his body strength was sufficient for any flesh surgery. Thus, not only could she enhance Chen Qi¡¯s body, but she could also help his Extraordinary Power to integrate with him even better! Even a surface installation on the skin alone could allow him to directly master a release¡­ Allowing him to master a release, granting him an even stronger power! Little Crow¡¯s lips curled up, and she began more daring experiments! After the final seamless connection, the Blood Mechanic Equipment fused with Chen Qi¡¯s blood, emitting a soft and stable glow. Chen Qi¡¯s body shook slightly. ¡°Stable, just one final step, the injection of Spiritual Power¡­¡± Little Crow took a deep breath. Blood Mechanic Equipment, in essence, was energizing equipment that periodically needed an infusion of Spiritual Power. She stretched out her hand, aimed at the center of Chen Qi¡¯s back, and targeted the ¡®heart¡¯ of the Blood Mechanic Equipment, infusing it with Spiritual Power. Under the infusion of Spiritual Power, Chen Qi¡¯s back displayed vivid red patterns, a turbulent Spiritual Power burst forth instantly! ¡°The surgery was a success, an unprecedented success, this is simply a miracle, I¡¯ve triggered a qualitative change in a Legendary power¡­¡± Little Crow smiled triumphantly. However, the next second, her expression changed drastically. The Spiritual Power entwining Chen Qi¡¯s surface grew wild, like the faces of evil spirits assaulting her relentlessly! Upon the operating table, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes opened slightly, like a ravenous beast, staring at Little Crow. The blood-red pupils locked eyes directly with Little Crow¡¯s. Those were the eyes of a creature gazing upon its food¡­ Little Crow¡¯s hand with the surgical knife froze. Boom! Following that, with a loud noise, the person on the operating table vanished from Little Crow¡¯s sight. ¡°Where is he?¡± Little Crow looked around, puzzled. Not until she turned her head did a massive red hand suddenly clamp down on her throat and pin her against the wall! The blood-red Spiritual Power materialized, winding around Chen Qi¡¯s form, turning him into a famished wolf. Chen Qi slowly opened his mouth. Damn it! In that instant, Little Crow saw herself bitten in the neck and dying horribly at Chen Qi¡¯s hands. ¡°Move away!¡± Fen flashed to the side of Chen Qi and threw a punch. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Under Fen¡¯s friendly punch, Chen Qi gasped for air. [You are being corrupted by the Wolf¡¯s Desire¡­] [Your Monster¡¯s Desire consumes the Wolf¡­] Rationality gradually returned to Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he looked at Little Crow in his hands. To make me fall into such madness¡­ Chen Qi swallowed, setting Little Crow down: ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± ¡°Cough, cough¡­ It¡¯s okay, you need to check your body immediately¡­¡± Little Crow, holding her reddened neck, said. This flesh surgery had a more potent effect than anticipated¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel. [Your power has increased by 40 points, your self-healing ability improved, you¡¯ve gained Intermediate Cup Phase insight.] 40 points of power! Chen Qi was astonished; this increase even surpassed the enhancement of stepping into Legend. His previous power was merely 120 points. Moreover, from the outside, his back simply had fresh red blood spider patterns, with no extraneous changes. A minor surgery had directly boosted his strength by a third, reaching an astonishing 160 points¡ªa true miracle. ¡°` COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 544 - 345: Terrifying Beast_3 Chapter 544: Chapter 345: Terrifying Beast_3 Aside from that, the perceptiveness of the Intermediate Cup Phase far exceeded his expectations. Moreover, there was even more¡­ Chen Qi felt the violent, brutal Blade Phase Spiritual Power in his body, which was like an outwardly extending barbed armor. Without any deliberate guidance, his body was actually entwining such dangerous Spiritual Power. It seemed that with just a slight enticement, this power would instantly transform into Qi Power, turning into a terrifying, bloodthirsty beast that would wrap around his entire body! A bloodthirsty beast that could devour Little Crow and Fen in an instant! Somewhat like Qi Power Transformation, truly a dangerous piece of equipment, but I like it¡­ Chen Qi pulled Little Crow up by the hand and praised: ... ¡°Well done. What reward would you like?¡± Reward? Why do I feel like I¡¯m your subordinate¡­ Little Crow calmed her emotions: ¡°I¡¯m not your subordinate, and moreover, if you need to provide payment, let me touch your¡­¡± S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°His?¡± A question mark flower popped above Fen¡¯s head. Little Crow muttered: ¡°Your Water Elf.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.?? She really likes cute things from the Deep Sea¡­ Chen Qi said: ¡°No problem, you can touch the Water Elves on the ship as much as you like, but you can¡¯t delay their work.¡± Chen Qi stretched his limbs, he was full of power! However, to master this power, he still needed quite a bit of practice, some real combat. ¡°Black Hunter, we have information for you¡­¡± Outside the house, the voice of a member of the Ice Demon Pirate Group could be heard. Fen added: ¡°Qi, the Ice Demon Pirate Group has been waiting outside for a long time. According to their information, something has happened in Moonstone City.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Moonstone City, Council Hall. The Admiral, the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s chief reporter Pelu, the current head of the Magic Bullet family, the head of the Bonfire Family, president of the Moon Stone City Hunter Association, the general manager of Seal Company, Catastrophe Messenger Rose, and so on. One could say that all the influential figures that Moonstone City could gather were present, what was originally a twelve-person roundtable discussion, now had fifty people packed in. Among them, sitting in the chief position at the roundtable, was a woman dressed in an off-shoulder blue-black gown with a graceful figure. She had blue hair, giving off the aura of a melancholic beauty, and above the corner of her eye, one could see a bullet pattern. On her exposed back, one could see twenty bullet holes. She was the leader of Moonstone City, the wife of Admiral Bai Ou, the current head of the Magic Bullet family, the person with the greatest nominal power in Moonstone City, the inventor of the Spiral Magic Bullet, Lady Magic Bullet Oli. Lady Magic Bullet Oli propped her face with her hand, looking at the far-off Pelu from the White Dove Newspaper: ¡°Miss Pelu, please tell us about the information on Crack Sea.¡± ¡°No problem, m¡¯lady.¡± Pelu stepped forward, reporting the news she had gathered one by one. The Blue Fire Island incident, the Blade Witch¡¯s promotion to Legend, the great anomaly of Sea God Island, the tragic defeat of the Dragon Tamer King, the loss of the naval base, the relocation of the Tower of Books, the invasion of the Black Blood Empire, the awakening of the great Sea Monster¡­ Among them, there were also the recent Devil Island battle and situations that could affect the entire sea¡¯s structure. Many merchants became anxious upon hearing about a series of events in Crack Sea. Lady Magic Bullet closed her eyes, having listened to Pelu¡¯s reports, and spoke softly: ¡°The Black Blood Empire¡¯s arrival in Witch Sea proves that an A-grade Crack will definitely appear in Witch Sea, as well as Saint¡¯s Path¡­¡± ¡°Right, who is this Black Hunter who appears in all the events? What¡¯s his background? I heard he seems to be with your White Dove Newspaper¡­¡± Pelu decisively waved her hand and said seriously: ¡°We from the White Dove Newspaper hereby declare that our newspaper has no relationship with the Black Hunter, and the Black Hunter should not have any other background either.¡± ¡°No background? Then is a marriage alliance possible?¡± Lady Magic Bullet asked subconsciously. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 545 - 346: How to Win Over the Black Hunter? Chapter 545: Chapter 346: How to Win Over the Black Hunter? ¡°A political marriage?¡± Lady Magic Bullet¡¯s abrupt comment plunged the entire roundtable meeting into brief silence. Rose, standing behind Oli, couldn¡¯t stop her mouth from twitching. The Magic Bullet family, the greatest in Moonstone City, was famed in Witch Sea for the notorious A-rank ¡°Magic Bullet Disaster¡± Crack and the Hammer Witch from two hundred years ago, practically monopolizing the entire coastal city¡¯s firearms trade. Their production of Spiral Bullets even empowered First Rank Transcendents to possess the formidable strength to kill a Third Rank Transcendent. However, with the death of the previous Family Head, a Saint, twenty years ago, the fortune of the Magic Bullet family plummeted swiftly. The Legends they had painstakingly raised also suffered heavy losses during expeditions to the Edge World. Ever since the death of Oli¡¯s child with Pirate General Bai Ou, Lady Magic Bullet had abandoned the aggressive family nurturing approach. In recent years, the Magic Bullet family had been sending their children to study abroad in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom and White Tower Federation. ... Yet, this move had done little to alleviate the Magic Bullet family¡¯s shortage of talent. Under the vast resource support of the Magic Bullet family, the Legendary Profession Card Gunmaster was snatched away by the up-and-coming Carol ten years ago. Fortunately, with a large family and a vast pool of resources, many talents from Witch Sea were attracted. By employing political marriages, the Magic Bullet family absorbed these geniuses, maintaining a considerable size and boasting numerous talents comparable to supernovas. Most of these talents were now in other coastal cities, safeguarding the influence of the Magic Bullet family, but with the safety of Moonstone City now under threat, Lady Magic Bullet was summoning them. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nowadays, political marriage had become Lady Magic Bullet¡¯s most common trump card. An, discovered by Catastrophe Messenger Rose, had received multiple marriage proposals from Lady Magic Bullet Oli, but all had been refused by Catastrophe Messenger Rose. As the Crack Tide approached, the Magic Bullet family was secretly plotting the ascension of a Saint, also needing more Legends. They became even more aggressive in matters of political marriage. But wasn¡¯t marrying off to the Black Hunter a bit too preposterous? Catastrophe Messenger Rose inwardly ranted crazily. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï That was a horror of tentacled, cruel monsters! ¡°Even marrying me, an old maid who has never wed, would be better than marrying the Black Hunter!¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose protested. ¡°Lady Oli, that is the Black Hunter, a monstrous Transcendent with tentacles, a horrifying presence!¡± Although now the Black Hunters were indeed a neutral force not to be taken lightly in the Crack Sea, one could not ignore their unpredictability. A white-bearded merchant frowned: ¡°Indeed, Lady Oli, it¡¯s the happiness of your daughter¡¯s life being offered here as a price.¡± At the roundtable meeting, a cacophony of opposition arose. They all had an innate fear of the tentacled Transcendents. Lady Magic Bullet looked around at the crowd and took out a bullet, knocking it on the roundtable: ¡°Do you know what a terrifying being my fourth daughter¡¯s last boyfriend was?¡± Rose asked curiously: ¡°Could it be? Your fourth daughter¡¯s boyfriend, was he also a terrible monster; an entity more fearsome than the Black Hunter?¡± Many Legends change their appearances drastically after promotion, turning into terrifying monsters. Before coming to the meeting, Rose had heard that Lady Magic Bullet had invited a terrifying being to intervene in the Witch Sea war! So powerful that he could completely alter the pattern of Witch Sea! Lady Magic Bullet took a deep breath and said calmly: ¡°He came from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, possessing three breeding organs, four genders, and hailing from five different races.¡± The moment Lady Oli finished her sentence, the noisy meeting fell silent. Diya, standing next to the Catastrophe Messenger, furrowed his brows: ¡°What does that mean?¡± ¡°Quiet, I am thinking,¡± Rose raised her hand, her brows knitted tightly. Everyone exchanged glances, and suddenly, it seemed that marrying off to the Black Hunter might not be such an outrageous idea after all! ¡°Do you know,¡± mused Lady Oli, ¡°my fourth daughter graduated from the Iris Academy in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. There, she was exposed to a much broader culture. She gained greater understanding of race and gender, and, I might add, she is a loyal fan of the Black Hunter. She¡¯s quite¡­ interested in his tentacles.¡± The Black Hunter has fans too¡­ Rose struggled to maintain a serious expression. Due to the portrayal in the newspapers, the Black Hunter¡¯s reputation in the great sea had reached that of the once Seven Great Pirate Generals. Lady Oli continued: ¡°If you had seen the boyfriends my daughter brought home, you¡¯d think the Black Hunter is a little brutal, but at least the Witch Times, with its fabricated stories, has him with a normal gender¡­¡± Lady Magic Bullet Oli reiterated both helplessly and calmly. Rose raised her hand, striving to bring the discussion back on track: ¡°No! No! While Black Hunter is important, that¡¯s not the issue at hand, Lady Magic Bullet!¡± Their main purpose today was to address the Black Blood Empire situation in Crack Sea and the Witch¡¯s Coffin incident reported in the intelligence! Rose continued: ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, as a Catastrophe Messenger, let me report the intelligence I¡¯ve observed. On the eastern side of Crack Sea, ten B-rank Cracks have emerged! Besides, a surge of Sea Beasts has appeared to the south of Moonstone City, with swarms of walking tentacled cats. These are Deep Sea horrors with each individual possessing the strength of Third Rank Transcendents. The number has reached a staggering thousand and is still increasing!¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 546 - 346: How to Win Over Black Hunter?_2 Chapter 546: Chapter 346: How to Win Over Black Hunter?_2 Such sea beast tides were countless in the Crack Sea! A vast number of deep-sea monsters that originally lived at the bottom of the sea appeared above the surface! The Mist Sea, Devil Island, and the emergence of the Black Blood Empire, the movement of the Tower of Books¡­ all these indicated that a Class A Crack was possible, no, it was certain to arrive! ¡°Gentlemen, a Class A Crack storm is coming!¡± Class A Crack¡­ The faces of the people were filled with both shock and joy, they were both fearful and gleaming with desire. A Class A Crack meant danger but also unimaginable resources. A single Class A Crack could bring a family prosperity for a century! ... Also, only with the support of a Class A Crack could their families have Saints, or even more powerful existences. Because of this, only a Class A Crack was worth the Black Blood Empire and the White Tower Federation traversing thousands of miles to intervene in the seas of Shell Country. Catastrophe Messenger Rose loudly proclaimed, ¡°With the help of the Black Hunters and the Ice Demon Pirate Group, we have successfully taken Devil Island, but it¡¯s still far from enough. Because, according to our informants, a Class A Crack has already appeared, located in the depths of the Witch Sea, at the dwelling of the Ice Witch, sealing the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­¡± The Ice Witch! At the roundtable meeting, the powerful figures of Moonstone City trembled, the fear engraved in their bones was once again awakened. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï The Crack Tide twenty years ago, which brought disasters of the Deep Sea Titan and the Deep Sea Humanoid Monster, was resolved by the Ice Witch alone! Of course, while the Ice Witch dealt with the deep sea monsters, she also conveniently took care of some families in Moonstone City. The Ice Witch¡­ Lady Magic Bullet Oli felt a bone-piercing chill spread through her body. She seemed to see herself twenty years ago, her form full of vigor as she became a gun master. Back then, she attempted to ascend to the rank of a Saint Magic Bullet Shooter through the Crack Tide¡¯s Class A Crack. She was meant to become a Saint, to be the once-in-a-century genius of the Magic Bullet family, creating a great family that controlled the entire coastline. However, at the instant she reached the Class A Crack, she saw a figure, the one standing on the rocky shore, noble and powerful, the light blue hair that danced with the sea breeze, like snowflakes, and those cold Witch¡¯s Eyes¡­ Just a single glance, the one trying to set foot on the Saint¡¯s Path, felt an eternal coldness, as if she had become an ice sculpture, sunk to the bottom of the sea. If it wasn¡¯t for the young General Bai Ou, who salvaged her from the ocean in desperation¡­ In the previous era, the Ice Witch not only stopped the Black Whale Group but also them! The Ice Witch prevented their Magic Bullet family from exploring the Mist Sea, exploring the Crack Sea, which resulted in their Magic Bullet family gaining nothing from the last Crack Tide! It could be said that the current decline of Moonstone City¡¯s great families was all because of the Ice Witch. And her apprentice, the Flower Witch, an outsider from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, had begun to meddle in the affairs of the Witch Sea! Everything, was the fault of the Ice Witch! Lady Magic Bullet Oli¡¯s gaze grew colder, ¡°Rose, the Ice Witch must not be revived¡­ Let her not interfere with the matters of the Witch Sea again¡­¡± ¡°But General Bai Ou¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose frowned; in fact, she too was a follower of the Ice Witch. Although the Ice Witch was decisive in her actions, she was undoubtedly the nemesis of sea monsters, the nightmare of the Black Whale Group, and the person most likely to show the Black Hunters what for! Lady Magic Bullet Rose tapped the table, ¡°The Witch¡¯s Coffin must not be opened again. As for my husband, the factory has already completed its operations, and the new type of Magic Bullet weapons has been produced¡­ And because of the Black Blood Empire, the Shell Country Imperial City has decided to dispatch a Saint Level strongman, a merchant reaping soul coins, to resolve the matters of the Witch Sea within a month. Soon after, the order of the Witch Sea will belong to Moonstone City!¡± The strongman who reaps souls¡­ Catastrophe Messenger Rose took a deep breath. The people looked at each other, the unrest in their hearts finally subsided. As long as the Saint arrived, everything would get better! However, as a price, all the gains from the Witch Sea would go to the Saint. Lady Magic Bullet looked at the merchants seated around her, ¡°Gentlemen, you know better than I do what a Class A Crack means? It represents Legendary profession cards, gold mines as vast as mountains, the prosperity and decline of families! A Class A Crack is like a city of endless riches! Now, the Black Blood Empire is attempting to snatch a territory that rightfully belongs to us for a Class A Crack! We of Moonstone City cannot let them off so easily!¡± ¡°I hope you mobilize your forces, gather your strong subordinates, activate your ships, and assist the navy in re-establishing the order of the Crack Sea! And as support, the Magic Bullet family will provide all the families present with the latest type of Magic Bullet weapons. At the same time, to counter the invasion of the Black Blood Empire, Shell Country has already issued an order; you have the right to claim land in the Witch Sea! Starting from the edge of the nearby sea, whether it¡¯s a Crack or an island, no matter who these Cracks and islands belonged to before! As long as you can land on them and ensure their safety, that land is yours, and the Debt Collectors will protect you!¡± The merchants looked at each other, greed flashing in their eyes. The promised rewards far exceeded their expectations. Not only did they offer support, but they also promised ownership of land and Cracks! Essentially, this was to involve them, the merchants, in the war! Among the merchants here were the heads of major families from other islands, whose combined resources could spark a major war in the Witch Sea. However, the navy¡¯s current strength was too weak to guarantee their safety. At the same time, there was a hidden danger, the alliance formed by the Black Hunter, the Witch, and the Ice Demon Pirate Group. If the Ice Witch truly revived, given her character, she would not allow them to easily take control of Cracks Grade B and above. A merchant stroked his beard: ¡°However, what about the Black Hunter and the Ice Demon Pirate Group? If they open the Witch¡¯s Coffin and the Ice Witch revives¡­¡± Someone must stop the Ice Demon Pirate Group and Black Hunter. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lady Magic Bullet Oli closed her eyes, deep in thought, spinning a bullet in her hand: ¡°With the current strength of the Black Hunter and the Ice Demon Pirate Group, we cannot afford to make more enemies¡­¡± ¡°We must find a gentle way to deal with the Black Hunter,¡± she said. ¡°According to the Witch Times¡¯ speculation, the Black Hunter might have been bewitched by the Flower Witch¡­ Moreover, logically, the Ice Witch has an intense hatred for deep sea monsters. If the Ice Witch revives, even if the Black Hunter does not die, he will become a puppet of the Ice Witch¡­¡± The Black Hunter, a typical monstrous Transcendent, was the kind of existence the Ice Witch detested the most. ¡°Ah, you mean¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose understood; Madam Oli wanted to win over the Black Hunter and make him betray the Flower Witch. Once the Black Hunter joined them, then the Flower Witch would be left isolated and helpless! It wasn¡¯t an impossibility, but who should they send? This person¡¯s Extraordinary Rank couldn¡¯t be a Legend, since a Legend was an important combat force. Therefore, she needed to have enough courage to face the Black Hunter, and preferably be familiar with the character of the Black Hunter and the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Could it be Mechanic Diya? Catastrophe Messenger Rose couldn¡¯t help but look toward Diya, who had once fiercely battled the Black Hunter. Diya stood tall, chest outstretched: ¡°That battle, I almost won, but now, there¡¯s still a significant gap between me and the Black Hunter.¡± As he said this, Diya gestured with his hands. Once a defeated underling of the Black Hunter, Mechanic Diya had endured humiliation and had even been stripped of the name of supernova. But now, it seemed, Diya was worthy of the supernova title, even competing for one of the top three supernovas! ¡°He once had a great battle with the Black Hunter, but it¡¯s not him¡­¡± Madam Oli continued: ¡°We have, among us, the leader of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes, who is acquainted with Captain Palu of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, a Transcendent of the Light¡¯s Canon¡­¡± The leader of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes? Catastrophe Messenger Rose stroked her chin; she vaguely remembered that Palu was one of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes. Madam Oli looked across the round table to the chief reporter of the White Dove Newspaper, Pelu: ¡°Miss Pelu of the White Dove Newspaper, your reports have provided us with a lot of information; I will give you the latest forbidden relic of our Magic Bullet family, enough bargaining chips. I hope you would take the risk and have a proper discussion with the Black Hunter and Captain Palu, expressing our sincerity¡­ Whether it¡¯s through a marriage alliance or land, we can offer it to him. Oh, and if it¡¯s about a marriage alliance, tell the Black Hunter, whether it¡¯s a man or a woman, our Magic Bullet family can accept; this is an advantage of our Magic Bullet family.¡± Pelu, who was cracking sunflower seeds, was suddenly stunned and exclaimed in surprise: ¡°Me?¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 547 - 347 Red Form Chapter 547: Chapter 347 Red Form At the roundtable meeting, everyone¡¯s gaze settled on the camera around Pelu¡¯s waist and the large White Dove that had alighted at the doorway. Those countless stares seemed to shout, ¡°Pelu, the decision is yours!¡± I shouldn¡¯t have reported on Lady Oli¡¯s children¡¯s joyous celebrations in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡­ It seems to have damaged the Magic Bullet family¡¯s reputation¡­ I have committed many evils in Moonstone City, I deserve to die¡­ Pelu murmured a soft defense, ¡°I am a journalist, not a messenger¡­¡± Oli tapped her index finger lightly on the table, ... ¡°You are small¡­ and cute, and besides, Captain Palu is your friend, we trust you.¡± After speaking, Lady Oli snapped her fingers. A man brought out a special weapon case, upon which one could see precise azure gears. Everyone cast envious glances at the weapon case; the patterns on it were the highest quality weapons of the Magic Bullet family! These were born from the Crack during the Magic Bullet Disaster, and the Magic Bullet family could forge only one every two years. The man forcefully handed the weapon case to Pelu. Lady Oli said, Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï ¡°It¡¯s a gift for the Black Hunter; make sure it isn¡¯t stolen, and if necessary, you can also use it to protect yourself. However, Miss Pelu, you have your own ways to protect yourself. After all, you¡¯re the chief reporter for the White Dove Newspaper, quite capable of holding your own¡­¡± She meant quite good at taking a beating¡­ Pelu corrected internally, glancing at their White Dove Newspaper¡¯s white-haired old boss and the smirking reporter Lilith. The white-haired boss of the White Dove Times gestured, ¡°Pelu, have a safe journey. You are about to be promoted, may the Black Hunter assist in your promotion.¡± Lilith squeezed out a gentle smile, ¡°The news from the Crack Sea is always big! Sister Pelu, your newspaper sales will surely surpass mine, though it¡¯s hard¡­¡± The day had finally come¡­ Surrounded by everyone, Pelu felt she didn¡¯t have much of a choice. Having caused too much trouble, she finally faced retribution. Moreover, her constitution was special; although not strong in battle, when it came to taking hits, she was second to none. She grinned wryly, accepting the equipment, ¡°No choice then, and indeed, I haven¡¯t seen the Black Hunter and Palu in a long time.¡± At that moment, Catastrophe Messenger Rose coughed a few times, ¡°Miss Pelu, to enter the Witch¡¯s Coffin, you will need to cross through the boundary of the White Tower Sea and the Witch Sea, the Great Ice Glacier. That is the boundary, the Domain of the Tower of Books. There, you might find them. My apprentice An has gone to the Tower of Books and will settle in on Street 106 of the Tower. If you encounter any problems, you can try to write to her for aid.¡± ¡°Also, Ms. Pelu, if possible, I hope you can collect information about Blue Beast. According to our meteorological observatory, the Blue Beast has been in contact with the Black Whale Group and is heading towards the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­¡± And that creature, the Blue Beast¡­ Pelu clenched the camera in her hand, smiling as she said, ¡°Please leave it to me.¡± Having entrusted the matter to Pelu, the merchants at the roundtable let out a sigh of relief. Lady Oli closed her eyes, incessantly tapping the table. It was precisely the lack of Saint Level power that led to the imbalance of the Witch Sea. Now, the Witch Sea has far too many rampant spirits in need of harvesting. Hopefully, before that Saint arrives, the Black Hunter and the Witch won¡¯t cause any major disturbances, especially in releasing the creature known as the Ice Witch. Lady Oli prayed silently. ¡­ ¡­ Noon, on board the Ghost Ship. Bree, with heavy bags under his eyes, was strengthening the ship, while Little Crow was examining the Flower Witch¡¯s pharmaceutics books. Fen stood still in the center of the deck under Water Elf No.2, unmoving, practicing the Life Meditation Method. Sea swallows landed on her, one after another. On the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s ship beside her, the members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group were also constantly testing various weapons, practicing more skills. The danger level of an A-rank Crack was more than what ordinary people could withstand, and even Palu, who had mastered his Domain, couldn¡¯t guarantee his own safety. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As captain, he bore even greater responsibilities. He needed to be stronger. Inside the Witch¡¯s Coffin, the Witch would be waiting. If only I could become the Ice Witch ¡ª it¡¯s impossible to act as the Ice Witch, it¡¯s too hard, but I must try¡­ Palu looked at the photo in his hand and shook his head. The sunlight was good¡­ Qi gently stroked the forehead of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, seizing the moment when it revealed a content look, and then took the opportunity to pluck the newly grown Lamp Moon Sea Fruit! Another ultra-rare Lamp Moon Sea Fruit! ¡°Wuwuwu!¡± The Lamp Moon Sea Dragon realized what happened and almost cried; it was its essential hunting tool. Without its weapon, no hunting, and it would become a dead fat dragon. ¡°Cough cough, I¡¯ll buy you the best dog¡­ no, dragon feed!¡± After comforting it, Qi took the Lamp Moon Sea Fruit and put it on Fen¡¯s alchemy cauldron, then took down a bottle of freshly made Light Sea Potion. Qi drank the Light Sea Medicine. After consuming the Light Sea Potion, he could directly feel the changes in his muscles and the clarity in his brain. This clarity gave him the confidence to learn any knowledge. Theoretically, relying on Fen¡¯s protagonist status of the Witch Sea and her unmatched motherly nursing abilities, his chance of mishaps inside the Witch¡¯s Coffin were extremely low. But to seek more Extraordinary Resources, especially the resources of Domain, Descendant Skills, and the promotion to Saint Level, he must master powerful Legendary release skills. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 548 - 347 Red Form_2 Chapter 548: Chapter 347 Red Form_2 Tomorrow, he would set off. Lately, storms over the sea had been intensifying, sea beast tides were increasing, coupled with wars, reaching the Witch¡¯s Coffin might take more than two weeks¡­ Chen Qi planned in his heart. During this time, he needed to train the Nearshore Dominator, simultaneously master the Rift Slash, and the new abilities of Mad Blood Bone! S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under normal circumstances, it was impossible to master two new release skills within two weeks, even for a Book Phase Transcendent. However, with the help of Light Sea Potion and Hunter¡¯s Fire, this was not an impossible task. Chen Qi walked into the bedroom, took out a book titled ¡®Dream Learning Method¡¯, and read it for a long time. He had bought this book from Jin Li using a bottle of Light Sea Potion; its purpose was to enable skill learning in dreams. ... Spiritual power origin and inspiration also corresponded to the power of the spiritual world. Only Light Phase, Book Phase, and Ice Phase Transcendents could study the Dream Learning Method. This was a Fourth Rank Legend skill that was particularly useful, especially for Transcendents with high inspiration. [You have mastered Dream Learning Method Lv1.] After studying for a long time, Chen Qi took out the skill card for Rift Slash, then slowly closed his eyes and entered Dreamland. In that instant, his surroundings changed abruptly, placing him on a massive rock. The sound of waves slapped against his pant legs. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.?¦Ï Before him appeared a tiny flame. Hunter¡¯s Fire¡­ Chen Qi opened his eyes and looked at the smooth rock before him. An island in the sea, a perfect training ground. ¡°I kill in my dreams¡­¡± Chen Qi stretched his muscles and looked around. The feeling was incredibly realistic, yet at the same time, he was distinctly aware that he was dreaming. But, after all, it was a dream. A Saint Level existence could truly create a world linked to oneself¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. Learning knowledge in dreams was a common ability for Book Phase Transcendents and Light Phase Transcendents. In dreams, one could use one¡¯s powers without restraint! Chen Qi did not hesitate; almost in an instant, his back split open with dark ten-meter-long tentacles. Twelve tentacles writhed in the air, turning the ordinarily gentle him into a creature filled with a terrifying sense of danger, reminiscent of a monster crawling out from the depths of the sea. This was his most commonly used battle form, and in this form, his combat power skyrocketed exponentially. Dark Fire Hand enhanced all aspects of him, and with his immunity to mental attacks, he had almost no weaknesses in a head-to-head clash among Legends. Except fearing moves like the Black Death Poison from the Black Death Doctor and Life Stealing from the Flower Witch. These insidious moves were not uncommon among Legends, especially for Transcendents at the level of Palu, whose abilities were no longer just pure strength but also exhibited strong special characteristics. Without prior preparation, the toxin from the Black Death Doctor could easily poison him to death, Fen¡¯s Life Stealing could drain him, Palu¡¯s Curse Dice could weaken him¡­ Now, I am just a pure stat monster¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel emotional in his heart. Hopefully, the abilities of Rift Slash could grant me some special powers. Then, he took out the Skill Card for Rift Slash. A trace of flame curled up in Chen Qi¡¯s hand. This was Hunter¡¯s Fire, a mission reward from his Occupation Card, which could help him quickly comprehend skills. As expected, its way of comprehension was similar to the Dream Learning Method¡­ Chen Qi gently placed the flame from his hand onto the Rift Slash Skill Card. However, the specific manifestation method wasn¡¯t clear to Chen Qi. He saw that the Hunter¡¯s Fire instantly engulfed the card, then fiercely ignited, converging into a towering burning figure! The ¡®flame¡¯ held a Hunter¡¯s long sword, resembling the legendary Deep Sea Hunter! Practical teaching? Chen Qi was sharply startled; this was the power of ¡®Hunter¡¯s Fire.¡¯ The flame-engulfed Hunter holding the long sword spoke only a simple word: ¡°Learn.¡± Swipe! The Hunter¡¯s Fire wielded the long sword and fiercely slashed. The slash seemed ordinary, yet it seemed to tear space apart. Space bore a bloody wound, and from that wound, cold chill incessantly emerged¡­ Then, the burning long sword pointed directly at Chen Qi¡¯s forehead! Clang! Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, swinging his sword to block. However, he suddenly discovered that his body had become incredibly slow, like a snail. The entire world changed its color as if dyed with a layer of pale melancholy. His consciousness hadn¡¯t slowed, but his speed had dropped by at least ten times. So cold, so cold¡­ Chen Qi focused on the crack in the air, struggling to adapt to the extreme coldness. The Hunter¡¯s Fire spoke another simple word, accelerating instantly, slashing hundreds of times! Swipe! Swipe! Swipe! Swipe! The speed of the flaming sword was so fast; it created hundreds of sharp streams of light on his body! In just one second, his body bore precisely five hundred wounds! ¡°Learn.¡± The Hunter¡¯s Fire sheathed his long sword. In a moment, Chen Qi¡¯s body had been sliced into a thousand layers! Swipe! However, after a brief moment, his body was restored to its original state. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi breathed heavily, trying hard to recall that strike. This was in a dream, where pain perception was significantly reduced, but that strike still made his body shiver. That speed of the body, unable to keep up with the feeling of his consciousness, was truly chilling. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Paragraph copied Chapter 549 - 347 Red Form_3 Chapter 549: Chapter 347 Red Form_3 If this had been reality, having been hit by that move, he would have already died. This was the Ice Witch¡¯s Skill Card, comparable to the release of a Domain, no, it itself must surely lead to a special Domain¡­ Chen Qi adjusted his breathing, and reassumed a defensive stance. Hunter¡¯s Fire was demonstrating the Rift Slash to him, and in this way, his rate of improvement was unmatched by other Transcendents. Experience it with the body, grasp it with the body¡­ S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi once again assumed a defensive stance. Hunter¡¯s Fire also reassumed the stance to draw his sword, then stepped forward! ... Blade Energy tore open a wound in the world, then, under the enhancement of Ice Energy, Hunter¡¯s Fire moved at will. I was like a fish on the chopping board, only able to watch the butcher¡¯s knife approaching, completely unable to resist¡­ Chen Qi tried to awaken his body, fighting against the extreme cold. Whoosh! His body was once again sliced into apple pie by Hunter¡¯s Fire¡¯s long sword. Thus, under the ¡°learn¡± command of Hunter¡¯s Fire, his body was broken again and again. Ten times, fifty times, one hundred times, two hundred fifty times¡­ In the constant pain, Chen Qi had remembered every detail, every step of Hunter¡¯s Fire releasing that move. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?0 Simultaneously, his spirit also began to adapt to that extreme cold from another world. However, there was still much to do, he needed at least a month of practice¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. As he didn¡¯t have the perceptiveness of a High Rank Ice Phase, given his current progress, he would need at least a month to move in such extreme cold. Hunter¡¯s Fire swung his sword again and said, ¡°Learn.¡± Hunter¡¯s Fire swung one slash after another. Learn! Learn! Learn! ¡­ ¡­ Chen Qi spat blood, this was the three hundred fiftieth time he had been bisected by Hunter¡¯s Fire. His spiritual power had reached its limit. Is this as far as I can go¡­ Chen Qi gasped heavily for air, once again assuming the posture to draw his sword. And Hunter¡¯s Fire also assumed the pose to draw his sword again. ¡°I can¡¯t use Rift Slash to counter Rift Slash¡­¡± thought Chen Qi. But, Hunter¡¯s Fire is not unbeatable. ¡°Learn!¡± Hunter¡¯s Fire swung his sword to attack once more! This time, an unprecedented fury flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes; he exploded with all the strength of his body, trying to resist the strike with sheer force! In that instant, his back creaked, and the dark red Blade Phase Aura suddenly expanded! ¡°Slash!¡± Accompanied by a wolf-like howl, his Dark Fire Hand, behind him, was instantly covered by a furious dark red spiritual power! His Dark Fire Hand doubled in thickness, and each tentacle reached an astonishing twenty meters! The dark red Blade Phase Aura covered his entire body! Simultaneously, his strength kept surging continuously! Chen Qi slashed out with one strike. And this strike, filled with rage, overpowered the extreme cold, bisection Hunter¡¯s Fire in one slash! ¡°?¡± Hunter¡¯s Fire momentarily stood dumbfounded, watching himself turn into ashes. At that moment, the sea in front of him instantly collapsed, replaced by a bedroom filled with sword cuts. [You have killed Hunter¡¯s Fire, successfully expending a Hunter¡¯s Fire¡­] [You have initially mastered Rift Slash.] [You have comprehended Blade Release ¡®Red State¡¯ Lv1!] Chen Qi gasped for air, his spiritual power no longer sufficient to support his practice. But, what is this Red State? Chen Qi opened his panel to check his Red State. It was due to his ¡®Gray Wolf Bone,¡¯ a mastered Blade Phase Release; its function was to exponentially boost strength and agility at the expense of sanity, making one incredibly furious. Hmm? Chen Qi gasped for air heavily. Just now, in that state, he had borne the extreme cold and killed Hunter¡¯s Fire! Chen Qi took a glance, just at Lv1, Red State provided a fivefold increase in strength, threefold agility boost. How does it feel like, I¡¯ve taken another step on the path to becoming a panel monster? Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead, slumped down, and looked out the window. So hungry¡­ A wave of unprecedented fatigue came over Chen Qi¡¯s body. In the dream, his body had been depleted, needing healing. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 550 - 348 Little Crows Conspiracy and the Big Barbecue Chapter 550: Chapter 348 Little Crow¡¯s Conspiracy and the Big Barbecue Exhausted, desperately in need of rest, treatment, and food¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s stomach growled audibly. Time for a meal. However, why hasn¡¯t Fen called on me to cook today? Chen Qi saw the oversight. On the Ghost Ship, the Water Elf was responsible for sanitation, and Fen was in charge of the potions. Indeed, Chen Qi was in charge of all food on the Ghost Ship, from the Water Elf¡¯s beverages to the provisions for the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon and Nearshore Dominator, including meals for Fen and Bree. Thus, every day was filled with the snoring of the Nearshore Dominator and the shouting of Fen calling him to cook. ... Chen Qi turned his head and gazed blankly out of the window at the deck. Outside, the night sea was vast and boundless. Under the veil of the clouds, the moonlight with a hint of Laugh Moon displayed a unique pale red shade, resembling a thin orange veil spread across the night sky. During this tranquil night, the wind became exceptionally gentle and delicate, lightly brushing over the surface of the sea, stirring slight ripples. Such a rare and tranquil night¡­ Chen Qi muttered quietly to himself. With the aggravation of the Crack Tide and the ongoing wars between navies and pirates, the sea had not been quiet for a long time. He had been busy with various trips and practicing his skills. Hungry, so hungry¡­ Chen Qi stood up, dragging his weary body out of his room to the deck. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï On the deck, a makeshift long dining table and a large barbecue grill had been set up. ¡°Waku Waku!¡± Water Elf One and Two were handling the charcoal, adding it to the campfire and barbecue. A chill wind blew past. So cold¡­ Chen Qi unconsciously hugged his body tightly. Hearing Chen Qi¡¯s footsteps, Fen¡¯s mouth curled into a faint smile as he brought out a bundle of freshly skewered meat: ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Chen Qi asked, ¡°Fen, why are you cooking today?¡± Can¡¯t you see that you¡¯re tired, how can¡¯t you see¡­ Fen lifted his head slightly and coldly said, ¡°I felt like cooking!¡± After that, Fen took out a jar of freshly prepared green liquid and shook it. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± Chen Qi looked at the liquid bubbling in green, asking. Fen said proudly, ¡°It¡¯s a barbecue sauce made from ten types of green herbs, paired with healthy green bubble fish. It¡¯s very nutritious and good for the body¡­¡± Green bubble fish? Chen Qi approached and smelled it, and an odor strong enough to rival ¡®surstromming¡¯ sprinted into his nostrils! Yuck! S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the hungry Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but retch. In Fen¡¯s menu, there was only health, no taste. If it was nourishing, it was good! Whether it was Fen¡¯s potions or food, it seemed like he wanted to boost Chen Qi to death. This is too much nourishment¡­ As someone hailing from a nation of foodies, Chen Qi was far more picky than those from the Witch Sea. Chen Qi fought the urge to vomit and said, ¡°Fen, let me handle the barbecue sauce¡­¡± Does it smell that bad? It clearly has the fresh scent of nature! Fen held the green jar and sniffed it. ¡°Let me do it.¡± Chen Qi stepped forward, took out olive oil, chili, black pepper, onion, lemon juice, and some butter from his specialized Chef backpack card, and on a makeshift stove, he tossed them in a pan to prepare various types of barbecue sauces. The butter mixed with spices slowly released a mouthwatering fragrance. Spicy, salty, sweet¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands. In the Witch Sea, freshly made barbecue sauces with fresh ingredients were enough for an enviable grand barbecue feast. ¡°Both of you, keep warm; it¡¯s going to snow heavily soon.¡± Sitting in the corner wrapped in a thick black coat, Little Crow quietly reminded them. Heavy snow? Chen Qi took a deep breath; indeed, tonight was exceptionally cold. At the same time, his clothing was hardly thick. Little Crow murmured, ¡°According to the Disaster Messenger¡¯s forecast, heavy snow is imminent. Although the Legendary Body possesses strong disease resistance, the winter under the Crack Tide may bring prolonged low temperatures, possibly attracting some Snow Elves, which could cause you to suffer from frostbite¡­¡± ¡°Snow Elves, like bacteria, are everywhere in the air.¡± Little Crow added. Frostbite¡­ Chen Qi pulled out an oversized cowhide coat from his backpack card and wore it. The powerful Legendary Body had already immunized him against most diseases of the human era. Even exposed to the frigid seabed hundreds of meters deep, Chen Qi¡¯s current body could still endure. However, everything came at a cost; a powerful body also attracted the attention of various Transcendent beings. In this regard, Little Crow, being a doctor, understood far more than he did. Listen to the doctor more¡­ Chen Qi stood by the furnace to warm up: ¡°Thanks for the reminder, and by the way, it¡¯s time to eat.¡± Little Crow swallowed and said, ¡°I¡¯m not¡­ very hungry¡­ There have been a lot of recent events, and my appetite isn¡¯t very good.¡± Little Crow stared at Chen Qi, the horrifying scenes of the Blood Demon Doctor slaughtering researchers, and Chen Qi, in the form of a monster, defeating the Blood Demon Doctor, were still echoing in her mind. The experience left her in immense fear, the trembling Blood Demon Doctor, the monster that plunged her into a life-and-death dilemma, the butcher whom the whole research institute dared not speak a word about. Kicked to death by this person in front of her, as if kicking a dead dog on the roadside. This is what legends are¡­ Little Crow looked at Chen Qi, her inner desire to advance to a higher rank growing. On this Ghost Ship filled with legends, she always felt a deep unease. If not for knowing Chen Qi, she would have already started planning her escape. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 551 - 348 Little Crows Conspiracy and the Big Barbecue_2 Chapter 551: Chapter 348 Little Crow¡¯s Conspiracy and the Big Barbecue_2 ¡°Really?¡± Chen Qi smiled lightly, not forcing the other party, and called over Palu, Jin Li, and Bree from the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Five minutes later, Water Elves were holding skewers, placing them on the grill. Under the licking of the flames, an enticing ¡°sizzling¡± sound was made, fresh sea fish, fatty beef, venison, and various vegetables slowly releasing a mouthwatering aroma. Fen occasionally waved her magic wand, adjusting the fire, or gently sprinkling some spices prepared by Chen Qi. ¡°Everyone, they¡¯re almost ready, we can start eating now.¡± ... Fen spoke to Chen Qi and the expectant trio from the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Chen Qi picked up a skewer and took a bite. The rich juice burst on his taste buds. Delicious! Chen Qi showed a blissful expression. Jin Li from the Ice Demon Pirate Group also ate a skewer of sea fish, ¡°Yummy, yummy. Our captain doesn¡¯t have your skills, captain, can you learn from him?¡± Palu chewed on a skewer of vegetables, Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í¨À¦Ï.§ã¦Ï ¡°I can¡¯t learn.¡± Jin Li frowned, ¡°What a waste! Captain, if you can¡¯t ensure the crew¡¯s meals, an excellent crew member like me might mutiny¡­¡± Palu looked at Jin Li speechlessly, ¡°Give me a break out here¡­¡± Jin Li retorted mercilessly, ¡°Face? Captain Palu, when we agreed to go to sea with you, exploring the secrets of the Ice Witch, you promised to help us complete¡­ I was supposed to be studying in the White Tower Federation¡­¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Palu wanted to retort, but swallowed his words. Unlike other pirate groups, the elite of the Ice Demon Pirate Group were those Palu had pleaded to join from college. As a result, most members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group had strong backgrounds; for instance, Bree was the son of a Steam Hand Engineer, and Jin Li was even the daughter of the coastal bank president. Palu really has no prestige¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but comment internally, then he looked toward the corner where Little Crow was. Among this legendary group, Little Crow seemed out of place. Chen Qi made a gesture to the dazed Water Elf No.5. ¡°???¡± Water Elf No.5 tilted its head in confusion, then immediately understood its master¡¯s intention. Water Elf No.5 jumped up, took a half-meter-long meat skewer and a bottle of strong liquor, and walked over to hand it to Little Crow, sitting in the corner: ¡°Vaku Vaku (Here!)¡± This¡­ Little Crow hesitated for a moment, her face suddenly turning red as she looked at Chen Qi. She shakily held out her hand, ¡°I¡¯m really not hungry, but, I might indeed need a little alcohol¡­¡± After hesitating for a moment, Little Crow took the strong liquor and took a sip. A hint of curiosity flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he asked, sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°By the way, Little Crow, what¡¯s your name?¡± After finishing the strong liquor, Little Crow, with a flushed face, ¡°Ivrene, an ominous name because my mother was unlucky, but it¡¯s the name of a goddess of luck. They thought, if I had an ominous name, I might become lucky¡­¡± As the liquor went down! Little Crow always felt full of courage, even feeling like dancing. Choosing an ominous name, what a jinxing maneuver¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but comment. Having not spoken normally with people for a long time, Little Crow hugged Water Elf No.5 she was holding and said, ¡°Then after I was born, my already poor family fell into decline due to gang conflicts, many of my relatives died, including my parents. My grandmother always told me, before I was born, our family was a wealthy family with a Second Rank Transcendent.¡± Little Crow patted her chest. So that¡¯s it, Little Crow is an orphan with no parents¡­ Chen Qi ate another skewer, hearing Little Crow¡¯s backstory for the first time. Little Crow took a sip of liquor and took a bite of the skewer, her face blushing shyly as she quietly asked, ¡°Could I have another skewer please? As a thank you, I can offer you medical services.¡± Speaking so cautiously¡­ Chen Qi looked at the unexpectedly blushing Little Crow and replied, ¡°There¡¯s no need to be so formal¡­ Medical services? Of course.¡± Little Crow scanned Chen Qi from top to bottom, ¡°Your body is strong, but the pace of progress is too fast, the Extraordinary Spiritual Power in your body hasn¡¯t balanced out; if you don¡¯t slow down your growth pace, you might suffer from Spirit Power Disorder¡­¡± Hmm? Chen Qi closed his eyes and carefully sensed the spiritual power within his body. The powerful spiritual power flowed through his blood, forging his robust physique. However, as Little Crow mentioned, this spiritual power was in utter disarray, resembling intertwining branches. A multitude of skills and an excess of potions had made the spiritual power in his body extremely chaotic. Engaged in constant battle, Chen Qi had not distinctly felt this issue. So many strange diseases¡­ Chen Qi sighed bitterly and said, ¡°Indeed, but adjusting spiritual power is a lengthy process, now, there¡¯s no way to slow down the pace of growth, especially since the Black Whale Group is watching us, and a colossal wave is about to sweep across the entire sea.¡± Under the current circumstances, they simply had no chance to rest properly. Is the world going to end¡­ Little Crow adjusted her black hair and looked towards the more terrifying witch, muttering softly, ¡°Honorable Witch¡­ your spiritual power is the legendary life energy, I¡¯ve read in a classic that life energy will enhance the power of Blood Flower Disease¡­ But at the same time, it will also cause more blood flowers to grow on your body, making you suffer more pain, if possible, you should really¡­¡± Fen ate a skewer of meat and said, ¡°I know, but that requires a doctor and a long period of convalescence¡­¡± The Witch spoke to me like a normal person! Little Crow¡¯s face flushed bright red. She suddenly found out that the Witch wasn¡¯t as horrifying as she seemed but rather approachable, and her voice was pleasant. Little Crow clutched the Water Elf tightly and whispered, ¡°Honored¡­ Witch, after this wave is over, I can help treat you if you need¡­ and¡­ thank you for the pharmaceutical books before¡­¡± Honored¡­ Fen blushed slightly from the compliment, ¡°If you need potions, I can provide them for you too!¡± Fen tossed ten vials of combat potions to Little Crow. Captain Palu watched the scene and added, sighing, ¡°Even becoming a legend cannot prevent the need for a doctor; on the contrary, you pay a higher price for medical aid¡­¡± Little Crow looked again at Captain Palu, ¡°I¡¯ve heard about you, Great¡­ Captain Palu, compared to physical disease, a Thousand Changer is more susceptible to mental ailments¡­¡± Palu ate another bite of meat, ¡°I am always myself¡­¡± Holding the Water Elf, Little Crow used her medical knowledge to point out various potential health hazards of everyone. Among them, the biggest problem was Chen Qi, whose body had numerous hidden risks due to overly rapid growth and his affiliation with an unusual faction. However, these issues were not something that could be dealt with currently. A professional personal doctor was needed, requiring a long period of recuperation¡­ Chen Qi crossed his arms and sighed helplessly. Of course, if he were able to advance to a Saint, these problems would also be resolved effortlessly. Little Crow raised her head and glanced at Chen Qi, ¡°After the wave ends, I can offer you free medical care, little chef¡­ Qi¡­¡± Little Crow murmured quietly, her first time addressing the Black Hunter by name. Palu continued, ¡°By the way, everyone, a heavy snow season is approaching, and our journey to the Witch¡¯s Coffin might take more than two weeks¡­¡± Two weeks, this time, should be enough for me to master the Rift Slash¡­ Chen Qi planned in his mind. At night, everyone enjoyed a long-missed feast. Fen, holding Water Elf No.2, mischievously said, ¡°No.2, have a sip of this nutritional juice I mixed, it will make you even stronger than No.1¡­¡± ¡°How heartwarming¡­¡± Little Crow bit into a skewer. But suddenly, she shivered. She stared blankly at the night sky as if she had spotted some terrifying monster! What¡¯s happening? Chen Qi followed Little Crow¡¯s gaze, looking behind him. On the pitch-black waves, a red-eyed crow perched above the sea, watching their vessel. This crow did not emit a spirit power field and was almost completely silent. If it wasn¡¯t for Little Crow, Chen Qi wouldn¡¯t have noticed the crow. Chen Qi turned back, asking in confusion, ¡°What is¡­¡± Under Chen Qi¡¯s icy gaze, Little Crow trembled even more violently. She took a few steps back, bit her tongue, and mustered the courage to say, ¡°I don¡¯t recognize¡­ no, the Black Death Doctor¡¯s messenger crow, among those, there should be extraordinary poison to use against you¡­ and taboo weapons¡­¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 552 - 349 An: Let me see what has happened recently Chapter 552: Chapter 349 An: Let me see what has happened recently ¡°Ga! Ga!¡± On the calm sea surface, the Red-eyed Crow croaked out two hoarse cries. Black Death Poison¡­ Fen stepped forward quickly, guarding Chen Qi¡¯s group behind her, wary of the Omen Crow above the sea! Chen Qi smiled faintly, ¡°Interesting creature, it seems to have a backpack card in its feathers. I wonder what treasure it has brought?¡± ¡°Do not touch it lightly. The toxin of Doctor Crow can easily kill a Sea Dragon¡­¡± ... Fen nudged Chen Qi¡¯s side with her elbow, speaking sternly. This person belongs to the Black Death Doctor, her superior¡­ Palu clutched her injured arm, cautiously looking at the trembling Little Crow in front of her. The Black Death Doctor was a Pirate General with a bounty as high as ten billion shell coins. But ten billion shell coins was not the limit for the Black Death Doctor, it was the limit for the bounty. He could be said to be the source of all evils in many major incidents in the Witch Sea. When Palu was still in swaddling clothes, the Black Death Doctor had already been a somewhat renowned Black Doctor. In terms of combat ability, he was far inferior to the edge hunter, the Blood Hunter. However, his invention of the Invisible Poison was the most crucial element in Whale Father¡¯s rule over the entire sea. In the eyes of the pirates of the Black Whale Group, the Black Death Doctor could, if he wished, drag the entire Witch Sea into deathly silence, like the Plague Knight of mythological stories. Even a Legend would have difficulty resisting the deadly poison of the Black Death Doctor. Creatures as weak as Third Rank, like Little Crow, could only be slaughtered at will by the Whale Group. Does this person want to poison us to death¡­ Palu took a deep breath. The sudden appearance of the Omen Crow, this was undoubtedly bad news. The most critical point was location! The fact that this crow could cross the turbulent sea and reach their hidden waters meant that the Black Whale Group could launch a crusade against them whenever they gave the order! Palu silently looked toward the Black Hunter, hoping to glean a solution from his eyes. To his surprise, there was little fear in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. On the contrary, there was a hint of a playful smile at the corner of his mouth. He knew Little Crow was with the Black Whale Group. Was it possible that he was confident in turning this pirate¡­ Palu had a very negative impression of the pirates of the Black Whale Group. Little Crow stumbled backward several steps until her forehead hit the wall of the captain¡¯s cabin. Bang! ¡°I¡­ didn¡¯t know¡­ Doctor Crow could be so quick¡­¡± Little Crow whispered very softly, seeing the Black Death Doctor as a terrifying existence shrouded in dark fog. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi took a sip of honey wine, saying calmly, ¡°No need to worry too much. How much do you know about that Red-eyed Crow? For instance, does it have a scouting function right now?¡± The Little Crow answered, ¡°That¡¯s a messenger of the Black Death Doctor, just an ordinary crow chasing scents. If you pull its tongue, you can talk to the Black Death Doctor¡­ Under normal circumstances, it is just a normal crow¡­¡± The moment she finished speaking, Little Crow suddenly looked up, as if she had thought of something. Why not try to deceive the Black Death Doctor using this opportunity. Little Crow gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Qi, hit me!¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Qi blinked, the first time hearing such a strange request. But, I agree! Swish! A hand strike cut through the air! Little Crow¡¯s front tooth was knocked out instantly, and she didn¡¯t even have time to react. Under such circumstances, shouldn¡¯t one hesitate for a moment¡­ Little Crow said painfully inside, then spat out the blood-stained tooth: ¡°Harder!¡± Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Qi waved his hand lightly, and a lightning-fast triple strike hit Little Crow¡¯s body. ¡°You¡­¡± Several prominent bruises appeared on Little Crow, and she curled up due to the intense pain, her throat hoarse and her organs burning. This guy really doesn¡¯t hesitate when hitting someone! To hit without a word, I wonder if there will be a chance to hit back later¡­ Tears trickled down the corner of Little Crow¡¯s eyes as she bit her teeth and said, ¡°I¡¯ll try to communicate with the Black Death Doctor. Do not come in. Afterward, I will tell you all about it¡­¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Qi said, leaning against the wall of the captain¡¯s cabin. Little Crow, dragging her injured body, walked into the captain¡¯s cabin. Then, she whistled. With the crisp whistle, the Red-eyed Crow flapped its wings and flew into the cabin, landing in the palm of Little Crow¡¯s hand. Chen Qi signaled to everyone not to interfere, concealed their Spiritual Power, and eavesdropped from outside. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Little Crow extended her index finger, probing into the gap filled with sharp teeth of the Red-eyed Crow, and tugged on its tongue. As the crow¡¯s tongue stretched out, the eyes of the Red-eyed Crow sunk inwards, turning into a lightless, dimly lit sick eye! The sunken sick eye moved around, checking Little Crow¡¯s surroundings. The blood vessels in the sick eye conveyed a special ciphertext, readable only by the high echelons of the Whale Group: ¡°Fresh wounds¡­ Doctor Crow, were you just¡­ hit?¡± Forgetting to camouflage the timing of the wounds¡­ Little Crow nodded shakily and gestured with her fingers, ¡°Yes¡­ some deterrence, but they¡¯ve been good to me, and the Witch only wanted some of my hair¡­¡± Through the blood vessels in the Red-eyed eyes, the Black Death Doctor conveyed a message, ¡°That¡¯s so, both the witch and the Hunter are abnormal, be careful, and learn to submit, or you might become food for their amusement¡­¡± No, at least Chen Qi is normal¡­ thought Little Crow. The Black Death Doctor continued transmitting messages: ¡°Doctor Crow, try to survive¡­ Also, don¡¯t attempt to stop them going to the Witch¡¯s Coffin, but instead help them¡­¡± Help them? Little Crow was shocked. Perhaps the Black Death Doctor had changed the plan. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 553 - 349 An: Let me see what has happened recently_2 Chapter 553: Chapter 349 An: Let me see what has happened recently_2 ¡°Why?¡± ¡°The surge keeps growing, the A-level Crack in the Witch¡¯s Coffin has attracted a great disaster from the depths of the Deep Sea, which the Ice Witch failed to kill¡­ It has returned. The efforts of the Black Hunter and others might be able to help them.¡± The disaster the Ice Witch failed to kill¡­ Little Crow couldn¡¯t help but think of the Dream Beast. In the Witch Sea, many deep sea monsters are unkillable; only time can destroy them. From the tone of the Black Death Doctor, it was clear that the coffin leading to the Ice Witch¡¯s surge had already been occupied by the sea monsters. ... The Black Death Doctor continued to relay the message: ¡°Therefore, you don¡¯t need anything else, just wait for an opportunity. Doctor Crow, you only need to endure humiliation and even find a way to join them, find a way to endure¡­¡± The Black Death Doctor¡¯s Red-eyed Crow blinked: ¡°To achieve great things, one must endure, bear this pain. And the Witch and the Hunter are just captives of our Black Whale Group, while you are the esteemed Pirate General. In time, you will be exalted, and the Witch and the Hunter will only kneel at your feet, one licking your right foot, the other your left foot¡­¡± This grand promise was well-painted, but unfortunately, I was never part of the Black Whale Group¡­ Little Crow imagined the scene of being licked, was somewhat tempted, and nodded. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã0 Though she is weak, pitiful, and helpless now, perhaps one day she could truly surpass the Witch and the Hunter. The Omen Crow¡¯s eyes suddenly turned red, transmitting the final message: ¡°By the way, I¡¯ve given you some life-saving items, things that can kill both the Witch and the Hunter, take them, you¡¯ll like them¡­ Remember, Doctor Crow, your talent, your ability, no matter where you once came from, you are now an important part of the Black Whale Group. I promise, when you return, you will replace the Dragon Tamer King and the Blood Demon Doctor, becoming the new Pirate General. Remember, learn to endure, endurance grants power.¡± Endurance¡­ Little Crow pressed her throat, a stabbing pain emerged from within her. After delivering the last message, the Red-eyed Crow¡¯s eyes returned to normal, shaking its feathers. A miniature backpack card shook out from it. Then, the Red-eyed Crow¡¯s body was once again shrouded with a veil of dark mist, hiding its presence, and silently flew away like a breeze. Inside this backpack card, there were items to kill the Witch and the Hunter¡­ Little Crow, trembling, left the room with the backpack card and returned to the deck. Little Crow conveyed exactly the message of the Black Death Doctor to those present, excluding the part where the Witch and Hunter lick feet. The crowd fell into deep thought after listening. The catastrophe approaching the tomb was undoubtedly the most important information in the Black Death Doctor¡¯s report. ¡°The calamity seeking revenge on the teacher is approaching Glacier Island!¡± Fen clenched her hands, her heart pounding. It could be a calamity surpassing the Twelve Terrors! The sea¡¯s surge was growing more severe¡­ Palu pinched his aching forehead, finding it hard to cope. The calamity once failed to be killed by the Ice Witch! Chen Qi swallowed, the panic among the crowd evident, undoubtedly crucial information; if they hadn¡¯t known, the consequences¡­ But it seemed there would be no consequences! Chen Qi stroked his chin, the sea¡¯s surge growing stronger, actually a good thing for him. But for others, not so much. According to the White Dove Times, various areas of the Crack Sea had recently been attacked by sea monsters. ¡°By the way, this is the backpack card given to me by the Black Death Doctor¡­¡± Little Crow handed the item over to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the backpack card and examined it. Two bottles of Black Death Medicine, two bottles of Shadow Demon Medicine that could twist people¡­ Among them, Black Death Medicine could poison the dragon body of the Nearshore Dominator, while Shadow Demon Medicine could twist people into Shadow Demons, similar to the ¡®Shadow Release¡¯ effect of a Shadow of Flame Demon. All Sage-level potions¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but sigh. These medicines, all made from Edge World materials, were even more harmful than the potions crafted by Fen! S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Besides that¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s hand moved slightly, touching a card. A trace of darkness flowed from his fingertips. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly dilated as he grasped it. It was a Legendary profession card! On the front of the card was an exquisitely detailed illustration of a young woman, elegantly poised yet filled with endless lament. The woman, dressed in a black noble mourning gown, her snowy chest adorned with countless Red-eyed Crows. In the blood red eyes of the crows, various natural disasters appeared¡ªvolcanoes, tsunamis, storms, shadow tides, great whirlpools¡­ And on the back of the card was an illustration of the Witch Sea. In the painting, the Witch Sea was in disarray, tsunamis overshadowing the prosperous Moon City, countless monsters roaming the scars of the city, in the distance, underwater volcanoes erupting, black pirate ships firing recklessly atop the waves. Disaster Messenger, no, rarer than a regular Disaster Messenger card¡­ Chen Qi reviewed the card¡¯s information. [Disaster Messenger Nature: Light, Shadow Advancement Quest: Witness a calamity capable of destroying multiple cities firsthand and be present for its arrival. Note: Created through the combination of the Disaster Messenger Card and knowledge of the Shadow Witch by the great Ice Witch, with help from the Shadow Weaver. Note: In comparison to the ordinary Disaster Messenger Card, this contains the knowledge of the Saint Disaster Witch and may bring some omens.] COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 554 - 349 An: Let me see what has happened recently_3 Chapter 554: Chapter 349 An: Let me see what has happened recently_3 The Catastrophe Messenger¡¯s legendary profession card¡­ stunned everyone. This occupation card was unique, just like his Deep Sea Hunter card, it had undergone special treatment by human hands. The Ice Witch had commissioned the Shadow Weaver to craft it, and the Shadow Weaver had some real skills¡­ Chen Qi held the card in his hand, turning his head. To think this card was given to Little Crow¡­ Chen Qi looked at the scarred Little Crow with curiosity flashing in his eyes. In the pupil of Little Crow was reflected the legendary profession card, equally astonished! She never expected that Black Death Doctor would actually give a legendary profession card to her. ... It should be noted that she was only a captive caught by witches and Hunters, likely facing various forms of torture and training. If she couldn¡¯t hide herself well, all these things would belong to Lord Black Hunter! While Little Crow looked at the card, she couldn¡¯t help but press her own chest. Thump! Thump! Thump! Even though there was a thick layer of flesh over her chest, she could still feel her hot, strong heartbeat. That damn thing was a legendary profession card! Little Crow looked at the card quietly waiting for Chen Qi¡¯s decision. Even risking the card ending up in my hands, to give four Wise Level Potions and one Occupation card to Little Crow¡­ Chen Qi flicked the card in his hand. Moreover, the ¡°Occupation Mission¡± on this card, could be easily completed in this era. The information just passed, at its core, was also about teaching Little Crow to ¡°endure¡± and not to oppose them. To give this card to Little Crow, rather than saying it was aimed at us, it¡¯s more like protecting Little Crow¡­ A sudden insight flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. Protection¡­ Chen Qi looked at Little Crow¡¯s terrified face and smiled slightly. What are you going to do to me? Little Crow suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. The Black Whale Group highly valued Little Crow, it seems, in some ways, we have captured a princess of the Black Whale Kingdom¡­ Chen Qi lightly tossed the card into Little Crow¡¯s mouth, formally said, ¡°Ivrene, let me officially declare that you¡¯ve been kidnapped by us, you¡¯re one of ours now.¡± ¡­ ¡­ The sea, the Seal luck cruise leading to the Tower of Books. In the sky, snowflakes gently descended on a girl reading a newspaper. ¡°Vaku Vaku (It¡¯s snowing!)¡± Water Elf Number Three lifted an umbrella with its delicate mechanical arm for its fake master. An smiled slightly, ¡°Thank you¡­¡± Facing An¡¯s smile, Water Elf Number Three showed a disdainful expression, saying, ¡°Vaku Vaku (Humans! When will I be able to see my master!)¡± Still hate me, huh? Even though I treat you so well¡­ An already knew Chen Qi was very likely alive. However, she had no intention at all of returning Water Elf Number Three! After all, Water Elf Number Three was simply too wonderful, capable of manipulating confidential machinery, whether as a seat cushion, pillow, massager, or cleaner, it was exceptionally comfortable! Especially given her current physical condition, without the Water Elf, even basic activities like eating or going to the toilet could become problematic, solved by Spiritual Power. Faced with the disdainful expression of Water Elf Number Three, An raised her head, coughed twice, and said, ¡°Water Elf Number Three, don¡¯t you want to never see your master again?¡± Upon hearing ¡®Master,¡¯ Water Elf Number Three immediately got serious. It wanted to see its master! If Qi could tame a Water Elf, someday, I could also train Water Elf Number Three into my exclusive pet¡­ Watching this scene, An¡¯s lips curled into a faint smile. After pacifying Water Elf Number Three, An picked up the newspaper. Let¡¯s see what¡¯s been happening in the sea lately! Maybe, I could even find out whether Qi is dead or alive¡­ An spread the newspaper open. ¡°#Black Hunter tortures Dragon Tamer King, Dragon Tamer King rescued, imprisoned in Undersea Prison#¡± ¡°#Domain unfolds! D20! Devil Island Navy Victorious! Tiger Shark General Conquers Devil Island!#¡± ¡°#Monster vs. Monster, Black Hunter beats Devil Island Leader to death, Blood Demon Doctor!#¡± ¡°#War continues! According to reliable information, Black Hunter and Witch kidnapped the youngest and most talented doctor of Whale Group, Doctor Crow!#¡± ¡°#Witch Times Lilith¡¯s comment: I cannot imagine the kind of extreme humiliation Doctor Crow will undergo!#¡± ¡°#Winter is coming, the tide sweeps in, Black Hunter prepares to resurrect the Ice Witch#¡± ¡°???¡± Resurrecting the Ice Witch, kidnapping the genius of Black Whale Group¡­ An looked at the dense news, her blue eyes slightly twitched. COMMENT 0 comment S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 555 - 350: The Azure Monster Chapter 555: Chapter 350: The Azure Monster Snowflakes fell. An looked at the breaking news in the newspaper and couldn¡¯t help but smile slightly, ¡°The bounty¡¯s risen to a hundred million shell coins. Impressive indeed. Worthy of being my disciple¡­¡± However, what exactly is Qi¡¯s situation now, is he a monster to begin with, or has he been bewitched by a witch? While An felt joy for Chen Qi, she was equally curious. In the newspaper, Chen Qi¡¯s state was completely that of an extremely violent monster. If I had known before, I should have tried to suppress him and then interrogated him. ... Now, upon meeting, well, the chances are completely reversed¡­ An put away the newspaper and looked towards the distant horizon. As a novice instructor, to be surpassed by a disciple. Her pressing matter was to head to the Tower of Books to participate in the Book Saint¡¯s trial. At that moment, the captain of the Lucky Seal wearing a Seal hat came over and asked, ¡°Miss An, are you going to the Tower of Books to take the Book Saint¡¯s exam?¡± An nodded, ¡°Indeed.¡± Captain Lucky Seal couldn¡¯t help but remark, ¡°That¡¯s really enviable. My daughter is also preparing to study Architecture at the White Dove University. She wants to become a Hammer Phase architect and build houses. However, I still need to raise the university tuition for her. She is not particularly bright, and the tuition at White Dove University is astronomical. I need at least three million shell coins¡­¡± An said softly, ¡°That¡¯s truly tough work, this shipping route is very dangerous.¡± ¡°Yes, otherwise who would take such a dangerous job? You know, not far from this route is Ice Stone Town, a place targeted by the Black Whale Group and Hunters, a Forbidden Land where an A-rank Crack could erupt¡­¡± Captain Lucky Seal heaved a long sigh. ¡°This trip will go smoothly¡­¡± An walked a step on the deck, stood by the ship¡¯s edge, propped her hands on the railing, resting her chin on them, and gazed out at the distant sea. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, the clouds in the distance thinned, the waves became more turbulent. Could the legendary Ice Witch really come back to life? An looked at the huge glacier in the distance. The legend of the Ice Witch was all about resisting terrifying shipwrecks, the monsters of the world. If the news was not faked, the iceberg before her might contain the Ice Witch. Soon, her mentor Rose, Qi, and the Pirate General from the Black Whale Group would unleash a large-scale war in this place. At the same time, an unprecedented A-rank Crack would arrive here, polluting the entire Witch Sea! As a well-traveled Mage, An¡¯s life had only ever witnessed one A-rank Crack, the ¡®Magic Net¡¯. Even a Legend is just a frail human inside an A-rank Crack. I hope they don¡¯t run into trouble¡­ As An was about to look away, suddenly, she heard the long roar of a wild beast in her ears, chilling her to the bone. Beneath the surface of the faraway waves, there seemed to be a horrifyingly massive creature hidden. Sea Monster? An suddenly remembered the legends she¡¯d heard since childhood: The Great Ice Glacier is the most dangerous place in the Crack Sea, where underneath the sea lives a giant Swallowing Sea White Shark, its massive body capable of swallowing a hundred-meter giant ship in one bite. Yet, as a crucial thoroughfare, even with the presence of the giant shark, merchant ships still navigate this route every year. That is, until one day, a disaster occurred; a super large passenger ship carrying a thousand people suffered an accident, and bodies filled the sea area. People built a graveyard atop the not-far-off glacier. From then on, this area was also known as the Sea Coffin. Boom! Boom! The noisy sound came from the ship, and the passengers hurried to the railings, looking towards the distant sea in horror. The Lucky Seal immediately sped up, but before long, the massive creature still closed the distance. Boom! Boom! An lowered her head and could only see a huge shadow under the sea. The hundred-meter-long Lucky Seal was completely enveloped in the head of the shadow. It was like a giant underground worm, quietly waiting. Bang! The legendary Swallowing Sea White Shark¡­ An¡¯s heart pounded fiercely. In that instant, she recalled many rumors. Legends tell, not even the Deep Sea Hunters could kill this beast, In just thirty years, let alone humans, it made a habit of devouring ships, including up to four Legends! The Ice Witch had severely wounded it, but since the Ice Witch couldn¡¯t dive into the deep sea, it was only a serious injury. Bang! Captain Lucky Seal¡¯s body trembled, and he fired a shot into the sky. ¡°It¡¯s the legendary sea monstrosity!! Hunters, fire!!!¡± Instantly, the passengers on the ship panicked; some grabbed firearms, some jumped into the sea, others summoned giant White Doves, trying to flee. In a split second, the giant creature from beneath the sea leapt out, mouth open wide. An¡¯s pupils dilated, before her were bloodstained white teeth as large as walls, stretching out in front of her. Boom! The hundred-meter body of the ship was instantly torn apart in the jaws of the giant shark, steel and wood emitting piteous screams under the immense pressure, as if they were the final cries of many souls. The lights on the ship flickered a few times in the darkness and then went out, like the snuffing of a candle. In just one second, the ¡°Lucky Seal¡¯s¡± fragments and the crew¡¯s blood meshed, dyeing the area red. Wailing! Wailing! An¡¯s body sank to the bottom of the ocean, struggling to grasp the Magic Wand in the sea. She tried to perform a Magic Technique to save herself, her fingers laboriously tracing the familiar Spiritual Power, but in this boundless ocean, the Spiritual Power seemed diluted by the endless saltwater. Only the more turbulent waves and the endless pain of the sea water flooding into her body responded, dragging her down. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 556 - 350 Azure Monster_2 Chapter 556: Chapter 350 Azure Monster_2 And before her was the Swallowing Sea White Shark, its huge black and red eye resembling the Red Moon, staring intently at her in the Deep Sea. That was! An¡¯s pupils suddenly dilated. And at the center of that huge eye, a blue humanoid beast continuously emitted low growls like a wild animal. Its body, resembling a coral reef riddled with holes, was aflame with blue fire; it devoured the Transcendent weapons from the crew of the Lucky Seal like a starving beast. Crack! Crack! ... Weapons filled with Spiritual Power, medicinal herbs, were constantly crushed and swallowed by the beast. The enormous white shark¡¯s eye, meanwhile, stared unblinkingly at the blazing Blue Beast. ¡°What is that¡­¡± Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An was completely shocked, unable to move under the immense impact. However, at that moment, the blue beast slowly twisted its neck. The burning blue monster¡¯s pupils, excitedly focused on her neck, issued a blurred human voice: ¡°Wit¡­ch¡­¡± Reflected in those pupils was the most primal desire for Spiritual Power! An shuddered, blood rich with Spiritual Power flowing beside her. Her right leg was impaled by debris from the ship, adding to her previous injuries; she had completely lost feeling and couldn¡¯t swim. Cold, fear, unease, inability to breathe, disturbed Spiritual Power, and death¡­ In that moment, An couldn¡¯t help but shudder, sob, and struggle instinctively: ¡°Save, save me¡­¡± In the sea, her struggles didn¡¯t even stir the slightest ripple. Soon, the Lucky Seal¡¯s captain¡¯s eyeballs drifted past her. In this sea area, there was no one to save her! I¡¯ve already died, I will never see the Book Saint, see my teacher, see my father, see Qi¡­ Despair flashed through An¡¯s eyes. She could only instinctively aim the Magic Wand downwards, preparing to use its massive force to send herself back to the surface. One last try! Whoosh! Suddenly, a warm giant bubble covered her head. ¡°Wow! (Cannot release Spiritual Power!)¡± ¡°It¡¯s¡­¡± An stopped struggling. The Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 swelled in the sea, wrapping An into its body and bringing her down toward the depths of the Deep Sea until reaching a place beyond the perception of the blue monster¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Crack Sea, a location far from human habitation and shipping routes, a seabed experimental base not even detectable by the Catastrophe Messenger Rose. This seabed base, the lair of the Black Whale Group¡¯s Black Death Doctor, was a secret known only to the highest echelons of the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group. Inside the massive laboratory, various bizarrely shaped containers were neatly arranged, each imprisoning unknown deep-sea creatures, either shining with strange lights or large sea monsters with tentacles and sharp teeth, each exuding the eerie powers not of this world. The Black Whale Group¡¯s doctors, or rather, those known as ¡°Crazy Alchemists¡±, dressed in protective suits, shuttled among these creatures, conducting spine-chilling experiments, attempting to create more potent biological weapons using this tidal wave, and research material from the navy and the Sea God Pirate Group. Boom! Boom! And in the center of the laboratory, a gigantic glass container reaching fifty meters, inside which twisted and morphing black slime! This glass-contained black slime continuously warped and transformed, creature after terrifying creature, from sea beasts to dragons, white sharks, or even giant birds, and even humans with tentacles. The continuous black slime kept striking the glass, pounding against the thick glass! The Black Death Doctor sat in his chair, glanced at the pocket watch in his hand: ¡°Today, a sailor ship loaded with materials for Mage promotions from the Tower of Books, a pity, bad luck today, unable to conduct the robbery¡­¡± From inside the glass container, a vague and unclear voice came: ¡°Black Death Doctor, my intuition tells me, the Grade A Crack in the Great Ice Glacier has awakened¡­¡± Bang! On the glass container, a figure slowly pressed against the glass, his face blurred with six nearly puppet-like arms: ¡°Black Death Doctor, you need to send someone to deal with this.¡± The Black Death Doctor looked at the blurry figure in front of him and smirked: ¡°The Dragon Tamer King was captured, the Blood Demon Doctor is dead, the general is dealing with the White Tower Federation. That Water Ghost and other new Legends are fighting the Blood Blade Pirate Group. The Nether River Ferryman doesn¡¯t heed our commands. Although the people of the Black Blood Empire are our partners, we can¡¯t control them, if the Ice Witch would help their empire¡¯s conquest, they wouldn¡¯t hesitate to betray our cooperation.¡± Finishing, the Black Death Doctor¡¯s diseased eyes fixated on the blurry figure in front: ¡°And you, our blade, Blood Hunter, are undergoing this great evolution. In this perfect blood, how do you feel, Blood Hunter?¡± Blood Hunter gently touched the glass container, emitting his own Spiritual Power. Instantly, a surge of pure Spiritual Power streamed from the glass, spreading like an ocean throughout the base. This Spiritual Power was immense, pure, and full of power! The Black Death Doctor¡¯s heart pounded fiercely. This was no longer the power of a Legend, but that of a Saint! Without resources from a Grade A Crack, merely relying on the will of the Blood Hunter and the great whale blood, they had created a legend. A bright spark flashed in the Black Death Doctor¡¯s pupils: COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 557 - 350 Azure Monster_3 Chapter 557: Chapter 350 Azure Monster_3 ¡°Incredible!¡± Blood Hunter gently brushed over the black mud, ¡°These black muds have stabilized a lot, and I am now full of power, but what¡¯s miraculous is that I am also full of reason, Black Death Doctor, what quieted down these black muds?¡± Black Death Doctor furrowed his brows and bit on his black fingernails, sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°A research note from Doctor Crow, her notes recorded a lot of knowledge about monsters, which gave me a lot of enlightenment¡­ Unfortunately, she was captured before further experiments could advance, and some elements are still lacking.¡± ... She was captured! Boom! Blood Hunter¡¯s eyes flashed with boundless crimson, suddenly striking the glass! Boom! His massive Blade Phase Aura burst forth suddenly, causing the whole research base to tremble violently! That mere aura caused scorching scars to appear on the neck of Black Death Doctor, and his heartbeat doubled in speed! Dark crimson blood fell to the ground. ¡°Ha-ha-ha!¡± Black Death Doctor couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter, clapping his hands, ¡°This is no longer the power of the Saint, if there was a more complete theory, a more perfect experimental subject, a more genius researcher¡­ Perhaps, Blood Hunter, you could surpass the Saint and display the power of a god before the great misfortune at sea arises!¡± Unfortunately, neither the experimental subject Black Hunter nor Little Crow could gather sufficient forces to launch an assault in the short term. Black Death Doctor sighed, ¡°Blood Hunter, unfortunately, you still need time to reach perfection¡­¡± Blood Hunter slowly moved his hand away from the glass, saying coldly, ¡°Whale Father said, at any cost, we must take down Black Hunter before the great misfortune at sea, even if it means spending money to hire Bounty Hunters¡­¡± We pirates are going to hire Bounty Hunters? Black Death Doctor was at a loss for words for a moment. Suddenly, a slightly seductive female voice came through. ¡°You two, long time no see, this underwater base is still weakly defended, I think you need help¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Black Death Doctor turned around. Beside an experimental vat, a voluptuous woman with red hair twirled a handgun in her hand, giving a slight smile. She wore a thinly-clad cropped white shirt, quite a bit of enticingly pale chest exposed, and her lips slightly upturned with a smile. Additionally, numerous blue burn marks were visible on her exposed neck and collarbone! ¡°Granny¡­ Carol!¡± Black Death Doctor struggled to maintain a calm expression. The monster he dreaded indeed was still alive. Black Death Doctor had vaguely sensed this when they previously dealt with the crazy Blue Beast. Black Death Doctor asked, ¡°Your body¡­¡± Carol twirled the handgun in her hand, ¡°These past days, I¡¯ve experienced unprecedented pain, endured unprecedented humiliation, and also witnessed truly powerful strength.¡± Black Death Doctor asked with both hands, ¡°That power, is it the Blue Beast¡¯s power?¡± ¡°Yes, the waves are growing stronger, my master¡¯s power and reason are gradually returning, he just needs to recover what the Ice Witch took from him, and he can defeat the Grim Reaper and become the guardian god of the sea. And he has given me unprecedented power!¡± Black Death Doctor¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted. The Spiritual Power now emanating from Carol was twice that of before! This meant her Spiritual Power had evolved and she had mastered the Domain or Descent Technique! Bang! Carol¡¯s lips curved up, ¡°And now, I have come back for revenge.¡± After speaking, she flicked her finger, tossing the Bounty Order of the Witch and Hunter into the air, then pulled the trigger. Bang! The heads of the Witch and Hunter on the Bounty Order and Black Death Doctor¡¯s ear were instantly penetrated by a bullet. When did she fire the shot? Black Death Doctor, looking at his bleeding ear, was utterly astonished. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 558 - 351: Sea Coffin Chapter 558: Chapter 351: Sea Coffin Two weeks later, in the early morning. Under the sky filled with snowflakes, the Ghost Ship and Ice Demon were covered with a thick layer of snow and frost. ¡°So cold, so cold¡­¡± Fen stood on the deck, draped in a heavy woolen coat, hugging herself as she shivered unceasingly. She turned her head to look towards Chen Qi, who was cooking soup in the kitchen: ¡°Qi, I¡¯m hungry¡­¡± ... ¡°Coming.¡± Chen Qi carried a hot pot of meat soup with both hands, poured it into bowls, and distributed it to the crew suffering from the cold, as well as to the Water Elf about to turn into an ice sculpture. Fen took the meat soup, drank it in one gulp, and said blankly: S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Delicious!¡± After finishing, the color returned to Fen¡¯s cheeks, and a small, shaky yellow flower sprouted from the top of her head: ¡°My body is still a bit cold, and I feel dizzy¡­¡± Fen suffered from Blood Flower Disease, and as the weather got colder, her wounds worsened, and signs of ¡®congealment¡¯ appeared, making her stagger as she walked. ¡°Achoo!¡± Fen sneezed loudly, almost falling over. Just as Little Crow had said, in a place rich with Spiritual Power, legends were more prone to catching diseases. Unable to cure her in a short time, Chen Qi could only say: ¡°Drink more hot water.¡± After saying that, Chen Qi suddenly regretted it and wondered if he should have said something more heartwarming. Fen mumbled sleepily: ¡°Mhm, thank you for caring, Qi. Everything you make is delicious.¡± Chen Qi reminded her: ¡°Recently, we are running low on food¡­¡± During heavy snowfall, food took on a strange blue hue, and even if stored in backpack cards or refrigerators, this bizarre transformation could not be prevented. Fen stubbornly said: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I can get energy through photosynthesis.¡± She was delirious. After taking care of Fen, Chen Qi took a few steps forward and looked up at the bright sky. Icy snowflakes landed on his face. ¡°It¡¯s unusual for it to snow at sea, this isn¡¯t normal weather¡­¡± This was by no means ordinary snowy weather. In this snow, even Transcendents could catch strange colds. Half of the twenty-five members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group who joined this mission had already been stricken. Hunger and cold spread, and it had been a long time since Chen Qi had felt this way. Little Crow squatted by the captain¡¯s chamber, holding a bowl of meat soup, expelling a breath of white vapor: ¡°Uncommon weather, it signifies that we are getting closer to an A-rank Crack¡­¡± A powerful A-rank Crack could influence the ecological environment of an entire sea region before it even opened. Then, Little Crow raised her hand and handed a newspaper to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the newspaper, published by the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, specifically designed to alert sailors. Like a diligent repeater, Little Crow recited the newspaper¡¯s contents: ¡°Based on our current speed, in half an hour, we will enter the Great Ice Glacier region. Three weeks ago, a huge Sea Monster appeared here, devouring a passenger ship. It was said that the ship was equipped only with Rune Weapons from the Tower of Books, and ten Third Rank Hunters, not even the Pirate General could easily defeat it. Little Crow¡¯s tone grew heavy: ¡°In the end, of the two hundred and ten people on board, only one survived.¡± Chen Qi replied: ¡°Only one person survived?¡± ¡°Yes, plus a pet beast. It¡¯s said that her pet beast dragged her to shore, currently, she¡¯s being treated in the Tower of Books.¡± Little Crow said solemnly: ¡°If we continue forward, we¡¯re very likely to encounter that Sea Monster. According to reports from the Disaster Messenger, besides the monster¡¯s Spiritual Power, there¡¯s something else¡­¡± The closer one gets to an A-rank Crack, the more likely one encounters monsters too challenging to defeat. ¡°Meeting the Ice Witch is no easy task¡­¡± Chen Qi looked towards the sea ahead, exhaling a warm breath. Through his daily practice, he had spent 30,000 inspiration points and 7 points of Hunter¡¯s Fire. He had now mastered Rift Slash Lv2, able to tear open a gash with the blade. And just yesterday, he had used 20,000 inspiration points and 1 point of Hunter¡¯s Fire to successfully elevate his Red Form to Lv2. The Lv2 Red Form brought him a step closer in strength. However, after reaching Lv2, both Red Form and Rift Slash were extremely difficult to progress into the realm of Lv3. Looking at just a single level difference, but in practice, it was like facing a chasm a thousand kilometers deep. With only 5,000 inspiration points and one point of Hunter¡¯s Fire left, he found himself in a serious bottleneck. Chen Qi increasingly felt that he might now need a teacher. It was rumored that the Ice Witch was also highly skilled in Lamp Phase; he wondered if she would be willing to take on a new disciple. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that as the ultimate big C opposing the Black Whale Group in the Witch Sea. On the forums, the Ice Witch was a genuinely cold Witch, decisive as ice, but at the same time, a Witch that rewarded kindness. Moreover, crucially, the Ice Witch possessed a comparatively safe Saint¡¯s Path. Chen Qi also knew of other methods to ascend to Saint, such as the Black Whale Group¡¯s Whale Blood Plan, the Black Blood Empire¡¯s Demon Room deals beneath the earth, the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s pleasurable assignments, and various random big events from A-rank Cracks. However, these methods were all extremely dangerous; the path held by the Ice Witch was by far the safest. At that moment, Little Crow lifted her head; as if seeing through Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts, she asked: ¡°Qi, can we really rely on the Ice Witch¡­¡± The Ice Witch protected the sea. But Little Crow had heard more about this Witch, a ruthless Hunter who specialized in deep sea monsters! For someone like Chen Qi, he was precisely the kind of task she relished! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 559 - 351 Sea Coffin_2 Chapter 559: Chapter 351 Sea Coffin_2 Indeed, and the Ice Witch seems to only take female disciples¡­ Chen Qi also felt a stir of agitation in his heart. Strictly speaking, advancing to Saint through the method of the Ice Witch is filled with uncertainty. However, in the Witch Sea and White Tower Sea, there doesn¡¯t seem to be a more reliable method. At this moment, the groggy Fen came over, placing a hand on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder: ¡°Don¡¯t worry¡­ Qi, with me here, my teacher will treat you just like she treats me.¡± Treat me the same way as she treats the Flower Witch¡­ Chen Qi gazed somewhat blankly ahead at the vast sea. ... The snow was getting heavier, and the temperature was dropping lower; they were nearing the Great Ice Glacier. According to the reports from the Disaster Messenger, the range of a Rank-A Crack is very likely to expand. Boom! Boom! Just then, a tremendous sound erupted from the Ice Demon Pirate Ship up ahead. ¡°What¡¯s happening!¡± In an instant, Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Perception sensed a ripple-like spiritual power. This spiritual power was exceptionally turbulent and bore some resemblance to his own. Lantern, blade¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with surprise. Someone with the same profession as me? In the distance, Palu raised his hand and shouted: ¡°We¡¯ve hit the wreckage of a ship! There are even frozen corpses on it!¡± ¡°Jin Li! Search the surrounding ten kilometers!¡± Palu¡¯s expression was stern; his years of experience told him that something had already set their sights on them. Yet, he was completely unable to pinpoint the direction, nor did he sense any spiritual power presence. Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s Jin Li extended her hand and pulled out a card from the satchel at her belly, tapped it lightly, and said: ¡°Spiritual Power Search.¡± The card vanished, turning into a massive spiritual power ripple in her hand, probing the surrounding sea. Three seconds later, Jin Li said solemnly: ¡°The first search is complete, within ten kilometers, there are no dangerous entities.¡± Palu clenched his fist and repeated: ¡°No danger, that is the greatest danger¡­¡± Logically speaking, the closer you are to a Rank-A Crack, the more terrifying monsters should appear. Chen Qi also noticed this. All the ferocious sea beasts around them seemed to have been wiped out. All of a sudden, a faint ripple approached their ship atop the vast sea. The moment the ripple touched the ship, Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Perception spread out. In that instant, he saw the flowing schools of fish, the layered ripples beneath the sea floor, and at the very bottom of the deep sea, a creature approaching closer to them, burning with blue flames! In the depths of the sea, this creature¡¯s Spirit Power Field was nearly imperceptible, just like a stone. However, it could not escape the Deep Sea Perception; the creature was very close, right against the bottom of the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s ship, extending its hand to target Palu ¡ª Chen Qi immediately said: ¡°It¡¯s under our ship!¡± Instantly, a bestial growl penetrated everyone¡¯s ears, sending chills down their spines. In a flash, the crew of the Ice Demon Pirate Group drew their weapons. ¡°Below¡­¡± Jin Li squeezed her fists, lowered her head, and stared in astonishment at the deck. In this world, is there really a monster that can elude both her and Palu¡¯s Spiritual Power Perception? Swoosh! Almost instantly, a figure burst through the deck! Immediately after, a deep blue flame shot out where the figure had passed! Those deep blue flames were like countless blades, continuously tearing through Jin Li¡¯s body! In an instant, Jin Li¡¯s heart was pierced, her entire being suffering a barrage of a thousand cuts, riddled with holes, as her torn flesh continuously squeezed out one after another bloodstained gold coin! The sound of two billion shell coins¡¯ worth of gold coins and gems raining down was distinctly crisp on the deck. The blood-soiled gold coins fell from the Ice Demon Pirate Ship, landing at Chen Qi¡¯s feet. Jin Li was instantly killed; her flesh turned into two billion shell coins, plus gems worth a billion shell coins. The great merchant, Jin Li, had a gold coin explosion! On the deck, the creature burning with blue flames stood behind Palu, placing its clawed hand on Palu¡¯s head and quietly said: ¡°Mysterious Merchant¡­¡± The Blue Beast picked up the bloodstained gold coin from above Palu¡¯s head and repeated: ¡°Mysterious Merchant, a weak profession with low combat strength, simply picking up the gold coins of the deceased and easily tracking down the spiritual power aura to complete the hunt.¡± ¡°That is¡­¡± Fen raised her head to look at the man behind Palu. The guy was two meters tall, draped in a layer of light blue clothing, looking completely like a blue statue, seemingly devoid of any emotional fluctuations. However, his face bore the appearance of a hunter well-seasoned by the elements, but the bright red blood at the corners of his mouth made him even more like a beast, a cold-blooded monster from the Deep Sea. But, more shocking than his appearance was his Spiritual Power Field! If Palu¡¯s Spiritual Power Field was like modeling clay, constantly kneadable, then the Spiritual Power Field of the monster behind Palu was like the ocean, not the turbulent waves of the sea, but the Deep Sea¡ªa thousand kilometers below! Cold, dark, with horizons that could not be gazed upon directly! In that instant, Fen felt an unprecedented Spiritual Pressure. She felt as if she were being crushed by a vast ocean, with endless waters pouring into her body! Just this immense Spiritual Pressure alone was enough to make her heartbeat accelerate, making it difficult to breathe! ¡°Blue Beast¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, grasping the long knife at his waist. The Blue Beast was a famously notorious humanoid BOSS in the Witch Sea. Unlike the Deep Sea Hunter, the Blue Beast did not die after being captured by the Navy, but lingered in the world. Over the long passage of time, its mind and reason had become fragmented. But even in its fragmented state, it still possessed Saint Level combat power, and could be considered one of the most terrifying existences in the Witch Sea during the mid-term, aside from the Deep Sea Titan. Moreover, Chen Qi could clearly feel that the opponent¡¯s Fourth Rank Legend profession was the same as his! ¡°Thousand Changer, adept at disguise, males like to change into females, females like to change into males, and at the same time, they rely on luck. When hunting a Thousand Changer, one must choose a good day.¡± The next second, the Blue Beast pressed down hard on the head of Palu that it was holding. A tremendous force, like two massive trains colliding, slammed into the top of Palu¡¯s head. Crack! In that instant, numerous cracks appeared on Palu¡¯s skull, and up sprouted a Judgment Blood Dice. The dice tumbled rapidly in the air, rolling a twenty! The moment twenty points were rolled, Palu swiftly lowered his head, broke free at high speed, and came in front of Chen Qi and Fen! Palu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looking towards the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Ship, and said with a bitter smile: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, every time I die, a Judgment is made. Only when I roll a one, will I die¡­¡± Palu had an extremely special life-saving Skill, which would only fail within a Domain. If combined with his own Domain, as long as his luck wasn¡¯t too bad, he could easily withstand more than ten lethal attacks. After finishing speaking, Palu said sternly: ¡°We need to make a decision immediately! Fight, or flee?¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The creature before them was beyond their imagination in terms of strength. If they were to flee, they would have to initiate a space jump immediately! The Blue Beast, having witnessed Palu¡¯s abilities, turned its flame-burning eyes towards Chen Qi and Fen. Initially, it set its sights on Fen, growling lowly: ¡°Witch¡­ Witch¡­¡± Repeating these words over and over, its body became exceedingly cold. Finally, its gaze landed on the long knife at Chen Qi¡¯s waist, and the beast¡¯s eyes, with a hint of a smile, instantly froze! That was its lost weapon, the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking! And the clothing on its body belonged to its arch-enemy, the Deep Sea Hunter! Its precious weapon was so intimately associated with the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s clothing! This was a humiliation to its weapon! In that instant, the Blue Beast, like a residual shadow, pulled out the Bone Blade from its waist, like a streak of Blue Fire, rushing towards Chen Qi. Residual Fire Slash! Just one meter away from Chen Qi, the Blue Beast suddenly drew its blade. And at the same time, Chen Qi drew his blade. Too slow, prey has no right to compete with a Hunter in speed¡­ A flash of fury passed through the Blue Beast¡¯s eyes, and it could already envision the scene of Chen Qi¡¯s intestines hitting the ground. Only 0.3 seconds needed¡ª 0.3¡ª 0.2¡ª 0.1¡ª 0.09¡ª 0.08¡ª With the blade in hand, the fire in the Blue Beast¡¯s eyes gradually waned, turning into surprise. No, its expression did not change; the whole being seemed to freeze, completely becoming an icy statue. Its eyeballs couldn¡¯t move; its entire body was stiff. Its body could not keep up with its thoughts. The entire world seemed to also take on a blue hue. In its mind, the Blue Beast repeated in terror: ¡°Ice Witch¡­ Skill¡­¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 560 - 352: Everyone Must Die Chapter 560: Chapter 352: Everyone Must Die On the Ghost Ship, Palu stood on the deck, his eyes shifting slightly, seeing the whole world tinged with a faint blue hue, noticing Chen Qi pressing his hat down with his right hand, holding a burning long blade in one hand, swinging upwards, creating a trail of bright Blue Fire that ripped through the air! The whole world seemed to hold its breath. Under the dark blue light, this scene looked like something from a movie, with a kind of strange, cool-toned texture! It was a Domain Skill, no wonder it¡¯s him, still maintaining his composure under such circumstances¡­ Palu truly admired him in his heart. But, were they too close to each other? The distance between the four of them was no more than three meters. On the Ghost Ship, a feeling of alarm rose in the calm heart of Chen Qi. Thankfully he reacted in time. It would be really dangerous to let the Blue Beast get close¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself leisurely. ... The Blue Beast in front of him was like a sculpture made of ice. However, even though its speed had slowed, its body still showed an extremely wild movement, visibly moving to the naked eye¡ª A Rift Slash that hadn¡¯t reached Lv3 was ultimately flawed. Chen Qi raised his head; the people on the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s ship and the emotions in Little Crow¡¯s eyes had been completely overtaken by fear. Even if the Blue Beast, as a Saint, didn¡¯t have the strength of its heyday, its Spirit Power Field and abilities still towered above everyone present. However, Chen Qi did not believe they lacked the strength to fight the Blue Beast. As a well-known BOSS in Witch Sea, Chen Qi had a deep understanding of the Blue Beast, together with knowledge of its strengths and weaknesses. The Blue Beast had two particularly obvious weaknesses. First, its eyes were severely damaged; other senses such as hearing and skin sensitivity had also greatly declined during its long underwater life. It needed to use the ripples of the sea, or the ripples of Spiritual Power, to locate its prey. As long as one hid their Spirit Power Field and made no abrupt movements, they could avoid its tracking. Second, due to severe damage to its body and spirit, it would not use any Domain Skill unless cornered into a desperate situation. Besides these, it hardly has any weaknesses. As a humanoid BOSS, it could already be deemed a walking natural disaster on Witch Sea. Absolute speed, strength, its body long immune to all poisons, indifferent to all mental attacks, it could move freely in the sea. Also, its Fifth Rank Saint profession is the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s Storm Sea Monster, a role capable of significantly enhancing itself, creating large-scale marine disasters and manipulating fear. However, now that three legends have joined forces¡ªFen controlling the Blue Beast¡¯s movements, with him and Palu dealing damage¡ªthey could still counter the opponent. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If their battle could attract the attention of some great sea monsters, paired with the support of the Nearshore Dominator, it was not impossible to severely wound the Blue Beast. Of course, the premise is that there must be enough injuries on the body of the Blue Beast! The thought flashed through his mind, and without any obstruction, Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate to launch an attack with the most rapid and ferocious Chopping at the neck of the Blue Beast¡ª A glint of light flashed, and blood sprayed from the neck of the Blue Beast. It froze in the air, a moment after spraying out¡­ The trail of the meteor blade fire left by the Chopping also stopped at its neck. Then came the eyes, the heart, the thighs¡­ Without any obstruction, Chen Qi poured out his most prominent bladework. In the blink of an eye, thousands of azure-blue lights, like myriad sparks, rested upon the body of the Blue Beast, like an exquisite sculpture! Three seconds later, Chen Qi finally sheathed his long blade. Click! The moment the long blade entered its sheath, the world¡¯s azure color also collapsed instantly, the surging seawater began to flow again, and the wind danced once more. ¡°Die!!!¡± A bestial roar echoed, covering the entire ocean! The long blade of the Blue Beast, swift as a racing train, shot towards Chen Qi¡¯s neck! However, Chen Qi lifted his head, his eyes looking down, quietly enjoying this spectacle. In that brief moment, the splattered blood and the blue firelight broke free from their frozen state! The unrevealed damage at the freezing point, in that moment, erupted like a volcano, all pouring forth! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! The Blue Beast was like a puppet nailed in the air, Meanwhile, Palu also threw a Curse Dice. Above the head of the Blue Beast, the twenty-sided dice completed its spin, and eventually, it landed on a high number! 20 points! Super Critical Hit! Damage quadrupled! Rift Slash, paired with the dice, made the body of the Blue Beast riddled with holes in an instant! Following the final cleaving strike, the Blue Beast was knocked to the sea¡¯s surface, and a large vertical scar was added to its body. Drip! Drip! Half a minute later, the bloodied Blue Beast finally regained its ability to move, standing on the sea, staggering a few steps like a wounded beast. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, sticking out his blood-drenched tongue: ¡°Fierce¡­ beast¡­ one that could fetch a high price¡­ a fierce beast¡­¡± The more fiercely a beast resists, the more unexpected the rewards after the hunt. Suddenly, he flicked his fingers lightly, and waves of water under his feet surged violently, revolving around him, forming a mighty sea vortex throne! The Blue Beast¡¯s current profession as Storm Sea Monster allows it to mix seawater with Spiritual Power to some extent, controlling the seawater. Additionally, it possesses a special A-grade Crack relic that can transform sea water of low power into the extremely dangerous Deep Blue Fire. Chapter 561 03-25 - 352 Everyone Must Die_2 Chapter 561: Chapter 352 Everyone Must Die_2 The Blue Beast extended its hand, scooping up the Vortex Water Ball from the ocean floor. In its hand, the Vortex Water Ball took on the hues of an oil painting, transforming into scalding Vortex Fire. Beautiful, yet dangerous. ¡°I am the monster of this great sea¡­ soon¡­ my hounds¡­ will take care of you¡­¡± The Vortex Fire seemed eager to move. ¡°Come on.¡± Chen Qi was not afraid, but instead made a ¡®please¡¯ gesture. ... ¡°???¡± In the next second, bloody flowers bizarrely bloomed from the hand of the Blue Beast, the eerie blood flowers growing incessantly. Its strong arm withered away in an instant! Fen¡¯s Magic Technique, though the Blue Beast had a strong Spirit Power Field protecting it, still could not prevent the extensive bleeding, allowing Fen to perform Life Stealing on the Blue Beast! Over these days, Fen¡¯s Life Stealing wasn¡¯t comparable to what it was in the era of the Dragon Tamer King. After all, she is the protagonist of Witch Sea! The Blue Beast¡¯s right hand instantly softened, becoming weak and fragile. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã¦Ï It lifted its head, its gaze first piercing through Fen, then through Palu, and finally settling on Chen Qi. It seemed determined to remember the three of them and to launch another attack, but in the end, it stopped. Its hound ¡®Swallowing Sea White Shark¡¯ was resisting its control today more fiercely than ever before. It needed to conserve strength to emerge alive from an A-rank Crack¡­ Under the Blue Beast¡¯s feet, the whirlpool reappeared. The Blue Beast ceased its attack. Fen and Palu, as well as the other pirates, could only now calm down and look at the Blue Beast with amazement. This was their first time witnessing a Saint Level entity in Witch Sea in ten years! A Saint Level monster had appeared before them and launched an attack without hesitation! Just one strike was enough to instantly kill the big merchant Jin Li and force Palu to reveal his cards for survival! Luckily, they had Black Hunter and Witch, two experts, otherwise the outcome would have been unimaginable. Afterwards, the Blue Beast shifted its gaze from behind, turned around, and looked towards the direction of the Great Ice Glacier. Chen Qi was initially stunned, then decisively asked: ¡°Blue Beast, are you planning to flee?¡± A glimmer of surprise finally appeared on the cold face of the Blue Beast. But more surprising to Chen Qi than the Blue Beast were the three people behind him and the crew of the Ice Demon Pirate Group! Were they able to taunt a creature of this level? Why isn¡¯t the Blue Beast moving¡­ Chen Qi sensed something was wrong, organized his language, and said again: ¡°I¡¯m just asking, how could the legendary Blue Beast possibly run away?¡± Black Hunter, he was still attacking! ¡°¡­¡± A gentle breeze blew by, and without any outside force, the Blue Beast stood above the surging tide, as if it had turned into an ice sculpture once again. Theoretically, immune to psychic attacks, it had felt the long-lost mental pain. Palu took a deep breath and said in an extremely soft voice: ¡°Don¡¯t provoke him any further¡­¡± Fen pressed her trembling hand on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder. She wished she could use her hands, her feet to muzzle Chen Qi¡¯s big mouth! Just like in the forums, indeed very easy to provoke¡­ Chen Qi looked towards the cold silhouette of the Blue Beast. The Blue Beast took a step forward, and the waves beneath its feet parted, forming a Sea Ladder. ¡°Do not enter the Sea Coffin; you won¡¯t survive a week.¡± The usually halting speech of the Blue Beast unexpectedly became fluent. Then, it walked into the Deep Sea, vanishing silently among the waves. On the ship, Palu watched this and secretly clicked his tongue: ¡°Thank God, thank God he wasn¡¯t enraged. Right now, I¡¯m unable to activate D20 Domain again¡­¡± Palu couldn¡¯t imagine defeating the Blue Beast in his mind. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even against Black Hunter¡¯s powerful Rift Slash, the Blue Beast hadn¡¯t shown the slightest sign of pain. Luckily, the Blue Beast clearly had a greater goal in mind and chose not to fight them to the death; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable! Perhaps today, the Ghost Ship and the Ice Demon Pirate Group, two tyrants of Witch Sea, would have been buried at sea! This is the humanoid monster mentioned by the teacher¡­ Fen sighed deeply: ¡°It¡¯s just a pity that our current strength still¡­¡± At this moment, Chen Qi clapped his hands, quite regretfully: ¡°Yeah, what a pity, we let him get away¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Perception could clearly sense that the Blue Beast had not yet fully recovered. Compared to the tidal-stirring beast of catastrophe from the forums, the current Blue Beast was still in its developmental phase. And with the bountiful resources of Grade A Cracks, after this rift, the power of the Blue Beast would grow even further. What a shame¡­ Fen came over, stood on tiptoe, and touched her feverish forehead to Chen Qi¡¯s. ¡°???¡± What was Fen doing? Chen Qi¡¯s face turned slightly red as Fen¡¯s nose gently brushed against his. Would Fen normally get this close to him? Fen, feverish, sneezed and pinched Chen Qi¡¯s cheek: ¡°You have a fever, Qi, you¡¯re talking nonsense. I¡¯ll cook some medicine for you later.¡± Fen¡¯s mind seemed unclear¡­ Chen Qi realized the severity of the situation. Palu pressed his hands together and turned his head back: ¡°Black Hunter, you¡¯re the craziest hunter I¡¯ve ever seen, daring to taunt the Blue Beast openly. You should know it seeks revenge.¡± ¡°Please be careful, in the Grade A Crack, many creatures are easily provoked¡­¡± Years of adventuring had taught Palu one thing ¨C never taunt any creature, no matter what! ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t argue but closed his eyes, feeling the sensation from the slash he just made. That slash was unlike anything he had experienced in his practice. Cutting through the rifts of the world, moving at the point of stasis¡­ Indeed, only true battle, a formidable enemy, is the best teacher! He could clearly feel that his understanding of the Rift Slash had significantly improved. Tonight, by using the last bit of the Hunter¡¯s Fire, try to break through to Lv3 with the Rift Slash¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. On the ship, Little Crow, who had been watching the battle for a long time, sat on the cold deck, huddled, and looked fearfully at the feverish Fen and the back of Chen Qi. Are these two people¡­ getting along a bit too well? Why does it feel like the Chef is the one in charge, not the Black Hunter forced by the Witch¡­ Whether in battle or other aspects, it is the Black Hunter leading. No way? Could it be that Qi joined the Witch voluntarily¡­ Little Crow found it hard to believe. Then, Little Crow lifted her head: ¡°Everyone, in one thousand meters, we will reach the Crack, the Sea Coffin¡­¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Qi turned his head back, surprised at Little Crow. How did she know? Little Crow held the Disaster Messenger Card in her hand and said in advance: ¡°I can predict the arrival of disaster, as well as the outcome. What we are about to reach is called the Sea Coffin, a crack with a Deformation Level of 75%, Grade A, cup phase¡­¡± Chen Qi lowered his head and noticed the Disaster Messenger Card in Little Crow¡¯s hands. She was assimilating the card; the Disaster Messenger could predict disasters and manipulate shadows, it¡¯s a Light Shadow Phase Occupation Card with both survival and combat capabilities. Afterward, Chen Qi turned his head and looked forward. The sea ahead of them suddenly cracked open, forming a boundless rift¡ª The crack grew wider and wider and¡­ With a creaking sound, the ocean in front of them tore open violently, revealing a vast and endless abyss. The once-bright sky was engulfed in boundless darkness instantaneously, with countless indescribable eyes hidden in the dark, thick and numerous. The Disaster Messenger¡¯s divination probability soared! Little Crow took out a deck of cards and performed a divination at random. In a moment, she completed the divination, lifted her head, and said gravely: ¡°According to the results of the divination, if we enter this crack, then all of us¡­ will die.¡± All of us will die¡­ Chen Qi felt a chill in his heart, and everyone¡¯s head throbbed with an unprecedented pain. In their minds, bloodied arms and drowning corpses cried and fretted, trying to drag them into the boundless sea! Amid the pain, they received a bright red spiritual prompt! [You have now entered the final resting place of the drowned corpses of the sea, Grade A Crack, the Sea Coffin.] COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 562 03-25 - 353: A-rank Crack, World Catastrophe, Sea Coffin! Chapter 562: Chapter 353: A-rank Crack, World Catastrophe, Sea Coffin! ¡°Everyone, survive!¡± Palu crossed his arms, shouting loudly. This was the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s first time challenging and passing through an A-rank Crack! And attempt to go deeper into the Crack, to meet the Ice Witch! The glory and victory of the past ten years for the entire Ice Demon Pirate Group hinged on this journey through the Crack! Boom! The icy, bone-chilling seawater covered their bodies. On this expansive, tumultuous ocean, an ancient merchant ship was strenuously navigating through an unprecedentedly cold storm. ... The sky was a suffocating leaden gray, with thick clouds hanging low, almost tangible, rolling and roaring, heralding the overlapping and fusion of two worlds! Amidst this boundless howling, Chen Qi¡¯s vision blandly flashed a crimson prompt! [Crack name: Sea Coffin Rank: A Description: In a once world, a princess of a fallen kingdom, in exchange for power, came to the Edge World, seeking boundless power from a Prophet. Moved by the princess¡¯s tragic life, the Prophet gave her a small knife blade, with which the princess cut a fine crack into her world. The slight power of this fine crack allowed her to acquire the ability to freeze others, and with this power, she defeated a Fourth Rank Druid Chief with her Third Rank body! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï However, facing a Fifth Rank general who ruled the kingdom¡¯s army and nobility, she had no means to fight. So, she took the blade again, cutting open the crack, and this time, her body ignited with Blue Fire, obtaining the power to delay time. With the power to delay time, she overcame the Fifth Rank general of the Warlord! However, soon, the Blade Empire¡¯s army invaded, and a Demigod declared their destruction¡­ The more power the princess sought, the more she repeated cutting the crack, until the crack, too, grew larger. For even greater power, she began forging more blades, attempting to let the entire kingdom¡¯s warriors cut open the crack and grasp the solidifying power of the Ice Phase. Eventually, accompanying the rise of an empire, the death of a Demigod, and the appearance of an emperor, she sliced open the entire sky, cleaving a world crack! That day, the floods of the Edge World drowned everything. The world was broken into countless islands, and cold ruled over the entire world, turning into a sea of glaciers! In one night, the world collapsed. Once food died, it could not survive, the dazzling light in the sky contained deadly poison, and the seawater and cold eroded everything. Hunger, war, death! Whether it was the Steam Country built in the sky, empires seeking war, or the Forest Country with ten-thousand-meter-tall trees as walls, all were reduced to a corner of the sea. In the boundless cold, people cannibalized each other, all civilization destroyed at once. The only food left for humans was the sea beasts living at the bottom of the sea and the rotting, pus-filled fishes in the dark! Whether it was the proud Demigods who sat on thrones, ruled order, the Saints who ruled over several tribes, the Fourth Rank Transcendents who relished in pleasure, or the commoners who had nothing, all were buried in the boundless sea! Within one month, 99% of humanity died, and in an instant, the whole world became a vast Sea Coffin. Crack rank limit: None (We welcome everyone here, whether you are a destitute person, a Saint escaping Death¡¯s pursuit, or a Demigod enjoying worldly glory, we welcome your arrival. Here, you will find your best coffin.) Crack population limit: None (We accommodate all the people in the world, and can also consume several worlds)] No population limit, an A-rank Crack with no rank limits¡­ Amidst the storm, excitement flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. From his time on the Black Whale Group¡¯s pirate ship, he finally reached an A-rank Crack! If an E-rank Crack was a small piece of space, with a little exploration, one would reach its boundary. Then an A-rank Crack was a crumbling continent, a collapsing world. At the same time, the Extraordinary Resources of an A-rank Crack far exceeded ordinary people¡¯s imaginations. If one could successfully contain an A-rank Crack, it would be enough to establish a huge family within a kingdom. The Magic Bullet family of the Moonstone City, for example, became the big-shot of Moonstone City by relying on a fragmented A-rank Crack. Of course, as an unrestricted crack, the Sea Coffin was almost impossible to contain. Chen Qi rubbed his hands, took a deep breath, feeling the icy cold wind. Saints, Angels, Demigods¡­ These ranks, unreachable by ordinary Transcendents, these hidden ranks of ordinary times, not only required others¡¯ guidance but also required access to A-rank or higher Cracks to potentially reach. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, an A Crack was also called, by many Newbie players, the beginning of the game. However, in front of huge rewards, the difficulty of an A-rank Crack also far exceeded everyone¡¯s imagination, especially an A-rank Crack with a Deformation Level higher than 50%. As a typical unrestricted Crack, among many A-rank Crack plates, the Sea Coffin was already of lower difficulty. Like the Crack Magic Net linked by An, if one lacked sufficient Spiritual Power, merely walking inside would result in death from Spiritual Pressure. Even so, for those unfamiliar with the rules, unable to unlock the Witch¡¯s Coffin, it remained a terrifying hell. Chen Qi looked into the distance. The storm gradually dissipated, and their ship was now positioned in a brand-new Domain. In the sky, a dazzling white sun hung directly overhead. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 563 03-25 - 353: A-rank Crack, World Catastrophe, Sea Coffin!_2 Chapter 563: Chapter 353: A-rank Crack, World Catastrophe, Sea Coffin!_2 Wherever you looked, all you could see were immense glaciers and the vast ocean, with the temperature plummeting to a staggering negative thirty degrees¡ªakin to soaking in icy water. Everyone inevitably started a fire to keep warm. ¡°Achoo!¡± Fen sneezed loudly, looking ahead, and muttered quietly: ¡°This is where the teacher sleeps.¡± ¡°Your teacher really knows how to pick a spot for a snooze.¡± ... Chen Qi snarked, then continued to review the other hints for the A-Rank Sea Coffin. [Nature: Ice, Cup Clearing Conditions: Survive for over fifteen days. With every additional day survived, the reward doubles, up to 64 times. Special Clearing Conditions: Reach the sanctuary built within the Sea Coffin, the Witch¡¯s Coffin, or other locations to find a hidden exit.] Just as expected, this was an apocalypse survival crack¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. The longer you survive, the higher the reward. After fifteen days, with every additional day of survival, the rewards could double! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï By the twentieth day, you could achieve an A-Rank evaluation for the crack. It sounds tempting, but in reality, it¡¯s a potential trap. Once you survive past fifteen days, you immediately gain an ¡®Attract Sea Beast¡¯ BUFF, and with each passing day, a growing number of monsters will attack you! By the twentieth day, you¡¯ll face over a hundred Legendary Rank monsters every day, among them various mechanically enhanced beasts and Fifth Rank Saint-level monsters! Without Saint-level strength, aspiring to obtain an A-Rank evaluation for an A-Rank crack is simply courting death. ¡°I¡¯m so hungry¡­¡± At that moment, Mechanic Bree hugged her body tightly, pulling an apple out of her pocket. ¡°Don¡¯t eat anything cold!¡± Chen Qi warned sternly. ¡°Huh?¡± Bree looked down at the apple in her hand. Under the influence of the cold, the apple in Bree¡¯s hand instantly solidified, turning into an ice sculpture, some kind of special toxic Transcendent poison. ¡°Any food dead for an hour, just one bite, and you¡¯ll die.¡± As a transmigrator, the Sea Coffin was the A-Rank crack he was most familiar with in the Witch Sea. Chen Qi explained, then took out all the food from his backpack card and threw it away. In the Sea Coffin, all edible food would rapidly mutate, thus becoming impossible to eat normally. Furthermore, the coldness of this world quickly drains a person¡¯s physical strength by a percentage. Even a Saint of the Cup Phase, as long as they have flesh and blood, will unavoidably feel hunger, unending hunger! The normal vegetation of this world was long extinct. Thus, as the background of the Sea Coffin narrated, in this world, the Sea Beasts and food covered in rotting pus blisters are the only sources of sustenance. Even with ample preparation, one can easily starve to death. This is why the Sea Coffin, compared to other cracks, has such a high level of difficulty. However, in this sea, aside from ¡®full-body mechanization,¡¯ ¡®photosynthesis,¡¯ ¡®asceticism,¡¯ ¡®eating stones technique,¡¯ and other such rare personal unorthodox Skills, there are two particularly useful Skills. First, the trade provided by Legendary Rank Merchants. Trading is a Universal Skill that is possessed by nearly every Fourth Rank Merchant by profession, according to Fourth Rank Merchants can open shops and trade necessary food with soul currency through them. Unfortunately, most Fourth Rank Merchants can¡¯t specify a store brimming with food, and they must also ensure that the exchanged food is ¡®fresh.¡¯ Like Jin Li, as a Mysterious Merchant, what refreshes in her store are all sorts of strange items, their uses unknown. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it¡¯s a team operation, the most powerful support profession in this Sea Coffin would be the Pet Beast Merchants of the Cup Heart Phase, who can trade for delicious little roast pigs through their stores and cook suckling pigs during this glacial era. Of course, most Beast Tamers, who prefer training their Pet Beasts, refuse to join this crack and have even established specialized Pig Protection Guilds in the game. Second is the Universal Divine Skill¡ª Fishing! In this frigid world, [Crack Deformation Level: 75% (High deformation rate, this crack is much more dangerous than you can imagine. Its essence is another truly existing vast world, be very careful!) Current Number of Players: 641 Inspiration Revelation: You see a half-white, half-blue-haired girl¡¯s corpse lying in an unfathomable coffin, opening her icy eyes and slowly opening her mouth, licking her tongue. You know, she¡¯s hungry. Inspiration Revelation (Special): You see the dark sails of the Black Whale ship drifting in the sea. Inspiration Revelation (Special, Lamp Phase): In an obscure premonition, you see yourself alone, frantically pursued by a monster burning with blue flames!] This¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but clench his fists. These three Inspiration Revelations all far exceeded his expectations. Among them, the first Inspiration Revelation very well might be referring to their main objective this trip, the Ice Witch inside the Witch¡¯s Coffin! Could it be that the Ice Witch wants to eat me? Impossible, impossible! Chen Qi pondered more carefully. It must be due to the Ice Witch being too hungry after a long slumber. With Fen present, the likelihood of being hunted as food by the Ice Witch was very low. Second is the indication of the Black Whale sails. It seems that the Black Whale Group has already reached the Sea Coffin and begun their operations. Within this crack, they have special hints that allow checking on the surviving ¡®humans¡¯ at any time. 641 people, this number doesn¡¯t include the various strange entities of this world, but rather refers specifically to the adventurers who recently entered the crack. Therefore, the number of members from the Black Whale Group who are part of this crack should be around 600 people. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 564 03-25 - 353: A-rank Crack, World Catastrophe, Sea Coffin!_3 Chapter 564: Chapter 353: A-rank Crack, World Catastrophe, Sea Coffin!_3 Among them, there are about one hundred people with battle strength, the others are very likely to be pirate food. In this Crack, there is also this vile practice of carrying a large number of pet beasts, with humans as backup food. In the Sea Coffin, non-intelligent ordinary pet beasts are extremely prone to mutations during the night! However, creatures with higher intelligence like the Water Elf are much less likely to mutate, which is why Chen Qi didn¡¯t bring the Nearshore Dominator, only the Water Elf. Therefore, choosing some intelligent creatures as food is a very common villainous practice. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened. ... He saw the number of 641 people in front of him quickly drop to 611! This meant that the Black Whale Group¡¯s warship was likely to have encountered a monster in the Sea Coffin, and in an instant, thirty people were wiped out! The speed of the drop was unimaginable. It seemed like the Black Whale Group had encountered a massive sea calamity. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The third inspiration was the inspiration of the Blue Beast¡­ I will be chased by the Blue Beast alone! Chased by a Fifth Rank monster! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã0 Chen Qi imagined the scene and felt somewhat hairy inside. Under normal circumstances, with his experience, Fishing Skill, and Deep Sea Affinity, as long as he doesn¡¯t deliberately court death, surviving for fifteen days is not difficult. The Blue Beast¡­ Chen Qi carefully recalled. Because of his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, the Ember Touch! It seemed he was already marked by the Blue Beast! Handling some sea monsters and snow beasts was within his experience, but facing a Fifth Rank ferocious beast with no low intelligence was much more troublesome. ¡°I¡¯m so hungry, so hungry¡­¡± Fen hugged himself, shivering, and said, Fen¡¯s trembling voice interrupted his train of thought. Chen Qi turned his head and saw Fen looking at his neck with a famished expression. Including Palu, because of the Blue Beast¡¯s attack, the lambs they prepared in advance were more than half gone. The existing food couldn¡¯t even sustain them for a day¡¯s consumption. Everyone¡¯s physical strength, in this world, was rapidly depleting! After saying this, Fen took out the Witch Relics and said: ¡°I can feel that the teacher¡¯s location is deep within this Ice Sea, at least a five-day journey away.¡± Five days, meaning ten days to and fro. And that¡¯s assuming there are no accidents along the way, no encounters with the Black Whale Group, no encounters with the Blue Beast. Little Crow lit a bonfire and said: ¡°According to inspiration, the number of people in this Crack has decreased by another thirty.¡± Another thirty people died! ¡°Ah!¡± Despair flashed in Little Crow¡¯s eyes. And it was still daytime! Bree, devoured by hunger and cold, couldn¡¯t help but utter a disheartening remark: ¡°We might starve to death before we reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin and clash with the Black Whale Group.¡± People¡¯s arrival at the Rank A Crack didn¡¯t bring the excitement they imagined; instead, they were eroded by the cold of this world in an instant! Coupled with the recent hit from the Blue Beast, everyone¡¯s morale plummeted to an all-time low. Perhaps, it¡¯s time for me to make a move¡­ As Chen Qi watched the dejected crowd, he rubbed his nose: ¡°I¡¯ll fish for everyone first, to prepare some backup food for the journey.¡± Fishing is the most useful Skill for procuring food in this world! And his Fishing Skill is passed down from the Deep Sea Hunter himself! Under everyone¡¯s expectant gaze, Chen Qi got off the ship, walked onto the glacier, picked up the fishing rod, and began to fish. Soon enough, his fishing rod twitched slightly. Bite! Indeed, Fishing is a good skill. Chen Qi thought to himself, as he gently pulled up the fishing rod. This weight, it¡¯s a big fish! Soon after, as the fish bit, the entire glacier where he was began to tremble. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 565 03-25 - 354: The Seriously Ill Witch Chapter 565: Chapter 354: The Seriously Ill Witch The ground trembled slightly, and a nearly ten-meter-tall figure broke through the sea surface. What did Chen Qi catch? He was surprised to find that what he¡¯d fished up seemed not to be a fish. This wouldn¡¯t count as the Air Force¡­ Chen Qi looked at the gigantic monster in the Ice Sea before him. It was made up of huge blocks of cold, blue ice, lacking a mouth and ears, with incredibly thick limbs. In the middle of its chest was a red gemstone eye! The bright red eye swept over everyone present. ... Chen Qi reeled in his fishing rod, slung it over his shoulder, and gave himself a thumbs-up: ¡°Caught it.¡± Boom! The surrounding glaciers shook violently as the giant monster stepped onto the ground. Its massive figure, like a city wall, towered over everyone. The Sea Coffin was home to a myriad of monster species, and both Palu and Fen lacked knowledge about this one. Is this thing edible? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t recall the species of the monster at the moment but remained calm without showing any extra emotion. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.?¦Ï ¡°Ice Eye Giant¡­¡± Little Crow whispered the name of the monster. Huh? Chen Qi turned his head, slightly startled ¨C this was a monster unknown to both Palu and him. In the next instant, Chen Qi turned his head and ran his index finger along the blade to ignite his sword before fiercely striking. Black Wave Slash! Boom! As he slashed down, the azure flames blazed instantly, cutting through the huge Ice Eye Giant as if by the most powerful chainsaw! At the same time, Palu, like a gunslinger from the old West, quickly drew his gun and fired a lucky bullet that struck upon the Ice Eye Giant¡¯s gemstone eye, causing a huge circular ripple! Boom! A loud noise resounded, and visible cracks formed in the glacier beneath their feet. However, the colossal Ice Eye Giant seemed unfazed, continuing its heavy charge towards the two of them. Not even a scratch appeared on its surface! This was a combined strike from two Legends. This is the small fry in a Rank A Crack¡­ tough as real flesh¡­ Chen Qi lit the Day Lantern at his waist. At this moment, Little Crow spoke softly: ¡°Contrary to intuition, the Ice Eye Giant isn¡¯t afraid of flames.¡± ¡°Its shell is formed from deep-sea ice stones, able to absorb Spiritual Power, weakening the impact of spiritual attacks, and is extremely hard, serving as material for forging High Rank Taboo Weapons.¡± Finally, Little Crow softly added: ¡°Its weakness is in its butt, puncture its butt.¡± After saying this, Little Crow gestured with a scalpel in the air, poking at Chen Qi¡¯s butt. Butt? Chen Qi turned his head, doubtful of his own hearing. Why did Little Crow know so much about the monsters in the Sea Coffin? Chen Qi warily slid across the ice and reached the back of the Ice Eye Giant. Indeed, there was a tiny crack in the hard stone-like part. So it really has this weakness¡­ Chen Qi turned sharply, then stepped on the Ice Eye Giant¡¯s foot and hacked down fiercely. Among the deafening sound of shattering, the Ice Eye Giant¡¯s butt was torn open and shattered by the blade! Fire blazed and melted into a huge crack. This casual, ordinary strike caused the Ice Eye Giant to emit a loud crack, and soon after, it collapsed to the ground with a thud. So it really was the weakness¡­ Chen Qi sheathed his long sword at his waist, looking puzzledly at Little Crow. Little Crow raised her head, her rose-colored eyes firmly on Chen Qi, clutching the Catastrophe Messenger Card at her waist. ¡°Within this card, information on nearly 99% of the monsters in the Witch Sea, knowledge of disasters¡­¡± ¡°I had read about this monster in books before.¡± The Catastrophe Messenger Card indeed grants such knowledge¡­ The worth of this card, truly valuable¡­ Chen Qi nodded slightly. The promotion task for a Disaster Messenger is to witness a disaster capable of destroying several cities with their own eyes and bear witness to its arrival. Chen Qi wondered if the A Rank Crack¡¯s disasters would qualify¡­ If Little Crow was lucky, perhaps in the Rank A Crack, she could witness the birth of a new Legend! Disaster Messenger¡­ thought Chen Qi; if he didn¡¯t have the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Occupation Card, he might have chosen the profession of Light Shadow Phase. The defining feature of the Disaster Messenger was the ability to manipulate shadows and use them to simulate common natural disasters. A Fourth Rank profession combining crowd control abilities and tendencies towards the assassin. In time, with the Banshee Potion and the ability to manipulate shadows and foresee disasters, Little Crow could surpass him in ultimate fighting strength. Little Crow stood up and searched within the wreckage of the Ice Eye Giant: ¡°Ice Eye Giant is essentially a mass made up of parasitic crabs¡­¡± Having said this, she found a weak spot and, with her reddened small hands, abruptly dismembered the Ice Eye Giant! ¡°Crabs?¡± Chen Qi was taken aback. As Little Crow made a light cut, fifteen one-meter-tall blue crabs fell from within the immense body of the Ice Eye Giant. The crabs huddled together, shivering. These are the creatures piloting the Mecha¡­ Chen Qi surveyed the crabs. Just from their thick, muscular legs, it was evident that these crabs were exceptionally delicious! Little Crow added: ¡°After removing the toxins, they can be eaten.¡± Soon after, everyone lit a campfire and cooked the Ice Crabs into a fragrant, sizzling braised crab pot. At the same time, the materials dropped by the Ice Eye Giant were also listed. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 566 03-25 - 354 The Seriously Ill Witch_2 Chapter 566: Chapter 354 The Seriously Ill Witch_2 Among them, Deep Sea Ice Stones are A-Grade Rift materials used for making ships and armor. Besides that, there are gems on the top of the Ice Eye Giant¡¯s head and small sapphires inside its body. Chen Qi placed the ruby under sunlight to examine it. [Deep Red Ice Stone: Nature: Ice Description: Gems that have absorbed spiritual power from the deep parts of the Sea Coffin, when taken during Ice Phase skill practice, can enhance the comprehension of the Ice Phase.] ... Enhancing the comprehension of Ice Phase is just perfect, it can be used when practicing the Rift Slash¡­ Chen Qi accepted the gem; it was a good find. The loot from the Ice Eye Giant was stronger than he had imagined. ¡°Here you go, everyone!¡± Fen sat on a frozen Water Elf and handed out two maps, one each to Palu and Chen Qi. ¡°What are these?¡± Palu asked in confusion. Fen said quietly: Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.§ã¦Ï ¡°Maps my teacher once gave me, I¡¯ve just redrawn one.¡± Chen Qi, while gnawing on a crab leg, checked the map and recalled the various details of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. The location of the Witch¡¯s Coffin was at the center of the map, while their location was at the edge. Along the way, many dangerous zones were marked. Among them, there were some Saint level monsters. To reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin, there seemed to be two routes. The first, land forward. As long as one follows the ice glaciers, making a long journey even without a ship, they could eventually reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin. However, this route requires crossing a 8000 meters high Big Snow Mountain, on top of which roams a Fifth Rank Blizzard Dragon, extremely dangerous. Midway, one could also encounter a dilapidated large wooden house; within it, monsters won¡¯t launch attacks, serving as a safe house. Besides, large quantities of Ice Watermelon worms also make a good food replenishment spot. Blizzard Dragon, safe house, Ice Watermelon worms¡­ Palu looked towards the first route, somewhat tempted. Their ship was severely damaged, going by land was undoubtedly a good option. The second route, directly crossing the Ice Sea, but en route, they must pass through a ¡®Merchant Coffin¡¯, and plenty of extremely dangerous symbols were marked on this coffin! Each merchant in this coffin is exceedingly dangerous. Besides, midway there aren¡¯t evident safe food replenishment spots, all they can rely on is Chen Qi¡¯s fishing! However, just now when Chen Qi casually fished, he caught a giant! Had it not been for Little Crow¡¯s knowledge, they would have faced a tough battle. Chen Qi stroked his chin: ¡°I plan to travel by sea, my fishing skill can definitely catch something on the sea, and can easily replenish food.¡± Are you sure it¡¯s for replenishing food? Palu suppressed his desire to retort: ¡°We plan to travel along the Great Ice Glacier, and on the Big Snow Mountain, there are Saint level dragon eggs. We have signed a contract with a merchant from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, if we can get the dragon eggs, we can choose a Taboo Weapon forged from A-Grade rift material.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi thought and fell into contemplation. Currently, there seemed to be some differences in their choice of routes. However, under normal circumstances, it¡¯s best they split up. His Deep Sea Affinity can only ensure his safety, but not the safety of his teammates. If it were only Fen, Little Crow, he could protect them. But when the teammates are an entire team, his Deep Sea Affinity couldn¡¯t guarantee everyone¡¯s safety. Here, each Sea Beast could potentially be of Black Light Dragon level. Currently, it seems that splitting into two groups might be the right choice. Chen Qi took another bite of the crab leg: ¡°I plan to head to the Merchant Coffin and sell some things.¡± Selling things? That¡¯s close to the sea! Palu closed his eyes In these days, he could guess Chen Qi¡¯s abilities. Chen Qi was able to give a severe blow to the Dragon Tamer King under the Deep Sea at Third Rank! This meant he possessed a special ability or relic enabling him to stay active at the bottom of the sea and avoid being attacked by sea creatures. Clearly, Chen Qi¡¯s protective capability was limited. From a rational perspective, their splitting up to take different routes was a wiser choice. But if they split up, their combat power would be greatly reduced. Given the current situation, the legendary Blue Beast¡¯s chosen route is also very likely to be the sea! The consequences of their reunion are unthinkable! ¡°If I¡¯m not around, Hunter and Witch running into the Blue Beast again¡­¡± Palu couldn¡¯t help but remind him: ¡°Qi, the Blue Beast might also be in the sea¡­¡± Together, the three of them have the power to contend with the Blue Beast! Even slight carelessness, Black Hunter and Witch might become corpses in the sea. Chen Qi deeply inhaled: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m confident on the sea, the Blue Beast dares not approach us easily.¡± The danger level of the Ice Sea in the Sea Coffin far exceeds that of the Witch Sea. Even a Fifth Rank Blue Beast, in the Sea Coffin of the Witch Sea, must hide its Spiritual Power obediently! Palu flashed a hint of worry in his eyes, but in the end, he nodded. This is an A-grade Rift, the Great Sea Coffin; there simply is no correct choice. The land route is more steady, while the sea route is more dangerous, but the journey is shorter. If they could reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin before the Black Whale Group, and awaken the Ice Witch¡­ Once the Ice Witch is resurrected, even the Blue Beast could not contend with her. ¡°Every three hours, contact me using the radio machine¡­¡± Palu stood up, beginning to pack his luggage. Every extra second spent here is a burden on survival. After discussing, they rested for a moment, then split into two groups, heading towards the Witch¡¯s Coffin. The Ghost Ship quickly set sail again, advancing into the depths of the sea. The cold waves slowly washed over the ship. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. During the journey, Chen Qi stayed by the ship¡¯s rail, observing the sea¡¯s conditions. Meanwhile, Fen was working on her potions. In the Sea Coffin, her potions also underwent some changes. About five hours later, night fell, and the temperature shockingly dropped to 60 degrees below zero. Even the strong Water Elf One, at this temperature, completely transformed into Ice Elf No.1. Chen Qi lit the Day Lantern and simultaneously used the Fire Casting Skill and Holy Light Skill to maintain the Ghost Ship¡¯s temperature. ¡°Ha, ha, ha, ha¡­¡± Little Crow leaned on the bonfire on the deck, almost putting her painfully cold hands over the fire. And Fen kneeled beside the bonfire, her bare hands out in the cold, fingertips already frozen red. Even some parts of her skin, from long exposure to the cold, had turned a light blue-purple. Fen weakly asked: ¡°Qi, how long has it been¡­¡± ¡°Five hours.¡± Chen Qi said calmly. Five hours¡­ Fen silently repeated the timeframe, then silently put her hands into the fire. ¡°Fen¡­¡± Chen Qi furrowed his brows. Due to the prior injuries from battling the Dragon Tamer King, Fen was exceedingly weak now. ¡­ Little Crow, holding the shivering Water Elf No.5, looked at Fen. On Fen¡¯s collarbone, the bright red Blood Flower Disease painfully twisted, cutting one mark after another into her body. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! Blood fell onto the deck, quickly solidifying. Despite her injuries, the witch was still as beautiful as ever; Blood Flower Disease, this is indeed a rare case! Blood Flower Disease can drastically worsen due to other diseases. The study of Blood Flower Disease should be publishable in the Shell Country Royal University journal¡­ Little Crow hugged her body and said in a low voice: ¡°Miss Witch, may I study your Blood Flower Disease?¡± ¡°???¡± Fen looked dazedly at Little Crow in front of her. ¡­ Crap, spending too long in the research institute, my whole way of speaking¡­ Little Crow¡¯s lips quivered. She had been a pirate too long, indulged in the persona of a mad doctor for too long, and at this moment, she could no longer correct it. No, to be precise, in some ways, she really was a mad doctor. Little Crow murmured: ¡°My meaning is¡­ do you need medical help?¡± Fen clutched her body, her face blushing deeply, and nodded, subjecting herself to Little Crow¡¯s dissection. Little Crow picked up a scalpel, preparing to remove Fen¡¯s Blood Flower. However, the moment Little Crow touched her, Fen instinctively headbutted Little Crow! Ouch¡­ Little Crow touched her sore forehead: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Miss Witch, we are very safe now.¡± ¡­ Chen Qi pricked up his ears: ¡°Little Crow, don¡¯t talk just now.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Little Crow gave a bitter smile. The cold, the boundless cold, Chen Qi vigilantly looked around. Under this extreme cold, he heard a collision sound. Chen Qi picked up the lantern from his waist, looking into the distance. Ahead of them, he saw coffins filled with fresh flowers passing by like small boats. And in the distant mist, a twisted creature with tentacles gave them a slight smile. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 567 03-25 - 355 Tentacle Witch Chapter 567: Chapter 355 Tentacle Witch ¡°Buying a boat, buying a boat¡­¡± A soft whisper, like the sound of a bell, echoed over the pitch-black sea. In the dark, the surroundings began to change, the seawater turning from deep blue to a gloomy gray-blue, a piercing cold completely enveloped their Ghost Ship! ¡°Buying a boat¡­¡± Little Crow silently repeated, her arms instantly covered with fine ice crystals. With the appearance of ghostly monsters in the distance, the temperature around plummeted, and even the breath felt the air condense into ice crystals! ... Memories related to disaster surged in Little Crow¡¯s mind. She immediately thought of the legend of the Witch Sea ¨C the Deep Sea Merchant! A shell-like aberrant humanoid monster! In the era before the Crack Tide, it was the nightmare of countless merchants and fishermen! Of course, the ghostly monster before her was far stronger than the Deep Sea Merchant! After stabilizing the seriously ill Fen, Little Crow whispered: ¡°Ghost Merchant, a mysterious natural disaster on the sea, they feed on soul currency, inside the Sea Coffin, even distinguished heroic figures are merely currency in their trades¡­¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Little Crow lowered her head. Only to see, in that boat laden with flowers, lay white skeletons holding all kinds of precious treasures in their hands! The Black Blood Empire¡¯s Fire Anger longsword, the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s Red Dragon Love Potion, the White Tower Federation¡¯s Great Mage¡¯s Book¡­ Just from the faint transcendent aura emitted by these bones, one could tell that each of the dead on this ship was at least a Fourth-tier Transcendent! This meant that it was a terrifying monster that could annihilate their ship! Damn it, I always encounter trouble¡­ Little Crow raised her head, whispering: ¡°Run!¡± Little Crow looked up, and in the next second, something entwined her foot. ¡°Miss, buying a boat?¡± The moment the words fell, a slippery ghostly tentacle passed around Little Crow¡¯s waist, then like a snake, entwined around her neck. Little Crow turned her head in horror. There was a gentle girl with tentacled hair, wearing a thin long gown who had come by her side, her mouth full of sharp teeth nearing her ear. A light fragrance mixed with the smell of the sea¡­ Little Crow clenched her teeth. Just from its appearance alone, the monster even had a bit of the aura of a witch. In the Sea Coffin, to lure humans into traps, the Deep Sea Merchants mimic human-liked voices and appearances! But undoubtedly, no matter how beautiful, it couldn¡¯t hide that the other party was a monster in nature! The tentacle monster breathed by Little Crow¡¯s ear: ¡°Buying a boat?¡± After three seconds of silence, Little Crow honestly said: ¡°No.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The moment the words fell, the tiny crack on the opponent¡¯s chest slowly widened into the huge mouth of a worm, viciously biting towards Little Crow¡¯s arm! Until a firm voice broke the silence in the air. Unknowingly, Chen Qi had already stood behind Little Crow. ¡°Get me the best boat!¡± After speaking, he, as if picking up a naughty cat, forcefully pulled the Tentacle Merchant and those ghostly tentacles off Little Crow. Finally encountering a mysterious high-ranking figure, although it¡¯s not a safe fellow¡­ Chen Qi held the petite being in his hand, a faint smile curling up at the corner of his mouth. The Tentacle Merchant, also known by players as the Gluttonous Witch or Tentacle Witch due to its resemblance to the Ice Witch, is one of the most dangerous Deep Sea Merchants in the Sea Coffin. Although only around one and a half meters tall, its power was enough to rival the Deep Sea Titan, and once it went crazy, it became a maddening destructive force in the sea! In the future, this monster would emerge from a crack in the Sea Coffin and reach the real world, bringing a bit of its gluttonous shock to the many warships of the Witch Sea! Also, although extremely dangerous, due to its good appearance resembling tentacle binding of its enemies. Thus, among players, its popularity was extremely high, even surpassing the Book Saint of the Tower of Books. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, many players provoked it in the Witch Sea just to be killed by the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s binding. A monstrous monster, but not untradable or unusable. Like the Deep Sea Merchants, this kind of monster fears light. Chen Qi recalled the specific details of the monster in his hand. As a Grade A Crack encounter, it held many items difficult to obtain in the real world. Whether it was Fourth-tier profession cards, Domain Skill cards, or unimaginably powerful warships. In the Crack, many high-ranking monsters must maintain their nature principles. The nature of the Tentacle Merchant, having digested a special Occupation Card belonging to the Shell-kind monster, would instinctively follow the ¡®Merchant¡¯ principle of the Shell¡¯s Principle, not easy attacking travelers through plunder. Exchange of goods, a cast-iron rule that the Tentacle Merchant must follow. But the Tentacle Merchant would constantly tempt ¡®clients¡¯ to buy its items. Once a client couldn¡¯t pay the corresponding money, it would use the ¡®client¡¯s life¡¯ to pay off the debt! Creak! Creak! ¡°Customer, do you want to buy the best boat~¡± The moment Chen Qi¡¯s words fell, the Tentacle Merchant he held twisted its slender neck, its mouth full of sharp teeth splitting open. Despite having two rows of sharp teeth, the witch-like appearance and the graceful persona still inevitably evoked a strange protective desire. It¡¯s the charm of a Sea Demon¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s face reddened, maintaining his composure. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 568 03-25 - 355 Tentacle Witch_2 Chapter 568: Chapter 355 Tentacle Witch_2 Merely a charm! His spirit resistance was so high, he could easily withstand charm skills! The tentacle merchant happily shook its tentacle hair, with extremely dangerous light flashing in its eyes. Just now, this human had agreed to buy its goods! That look in its eyes, one of hostility, the Deep Sea Affinity has failed¡­ Chen Qi felt a sudden shock. That is to say, this deep sea monster, at its core, is just like the Deep Sea Merchant, plunged into madness, worshipping some ancient beings¡­ ... This monster, just like the Deep Sea Merchant, seems to be immune to his Deep Sea Affinity. Chen Qi didn¡¯t refuse, and agreed: ¡°Yes, my ship needs modification, I need new engines, and if possible, I¡¯m also planning to buy some new things¡­¡± Ever since the end of the Dragon Tamer King battle, the Ghost Fire Engine on his ship had been severely damaged. Regular engines simply couldn¡¯t sustain the continuous use of Space Jump. Chen Qi faintly remembered that besides the Fourth Rank Occupation Card Sea Merchant, various legendary engines, Domain knowledge, could all be purchased from the Tentacle Merchant. Among those, perhaps there was knowledge that could help break through the bottleneck of Rift Slash. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã? After he finished speaking, Chen Qi added: ¡°I have quite a lot of ¡®currency¡¯, enough to buy things.¡± Money! Money! Money! The small tentacle merchant writhed madly in Chen Qi¡¯s hands like a little fish, then excitedly said: ¡°The ship, the ship is at my home, I¡¯ll take you to my shop!¡± After saying that, it swiftly broke free, jumped into its little boat, and raised the sail. Then, it took out a whistle the size of a finger and blew it. Boom! Boom! Huge winds rose, and the waves began to surge. The whistle of the wind and the waves, they¡¯re all good stuff¡­ Chen Qi felt particularly moved. Its neighboring countless boats loaded with fresh flowers followed the tentacle merchant, sailing on the dark sea. Chen Qi steered his ship, following behind the tentacle merchant. At this moment, Little Crow came back to her senses from her panic. Little Crow stood up, bit her thumb, and asked: S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Qi, are we already dead¡­?¡± Just now, Chen Qi had already agreed to the ¡®purchase of a ship¡¯, if he couldn¡¯t pay this price, he would be bound by the tentacle merchant until death. And that was an unspeakable astronomical price! In the Crack, monsters don¡¯t believe in ¡®shell coins¡¯, they only trust ¡®Transcendent currency¡¯. In hazy memory, the experience of the Catastrophe Messenger told her that unless one possessed the power of a Fifth Rank Saint, or was herself a Legendary shell-blooded merchant, it was possible to complete this transaction! However, facing the Tentacle Merchant, Little Crow racked her brains and couldn¡¯t think of any other way to handle it. If they refused, this monster would not hesitate to destroy their ship! With the current state of the ship, she and the Flower Witch would die miserably in this cold sea! Perhaps, the Sea-battle-proficient Chen Qi still had a slim chance of survival. Qi agreed to the tentacle merchant¡¯s request for us. For us, for me¡­ Little Crow clutched the lantern in her hand, feeling inexplicably guilty. Chen Qi¡¯s help to her now far exceeded the help she had given him at the beginning. Little Crow¡¯s principle was never to owe others, yet now, with her power, she couldn¡¯t imagine how she would repay this kindness. To offer herself¡­ No, does a Third Rank Transcendent really have value in the eyes of a legend¡­ Little Crow bit her lip, shook her head, and inexplicably a hint of sadness crossed her expression. Her gaze seemed to return to that afternoon when she failed to gain admission to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom Medical College. We¡¯re already dead? Chen Qi looked at Little Crow with confusion. Chen Qi patted her shoulder and said: ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Little Crow¡¯s face reddened, she said in a low voice: ¡°That tentacle monster, the way it looks at you like a starving beast, it¡¯s going to eat you, isn¡¯t it?¡± Hmm? The way it looks at me? Chen Qi turned back and looked at the ship. In between, through the hazy fog, the tentacle merchant stared motionless at him, its tentacles contorted, panting heavily! In forums, tentacle merchants liked to take the lives of ¡®humans¡¯, offer them to the Sea Coffin¡¯s Evil God, in exchange for food. Therefore, in its eyes, humans equal food. But isn¡¯t that gaze a little too hungry? For a while, Chen Qi too couldn¡¯t guess the ¡®Tentacle Merchant¡¯s¡¯ purpose. As long as there¡¯s money, there won¡¯t be an attack¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. Although he didn¡¯t have too much Transcendent currency now, he had plenty of skills to make money. Moreover, relying on the Day Lantern, even if the Tentacle Merchant launched a direct attack, Chen Qi would not be able to defeat it, but he still had the ability to protect himself. However, it would be troublesome for Fen and Little Crow. Hopefully, nothing serious happens¡­ Chen Qi silently prayed while holding the lantern. In a moment, the Tentacle Merchant turned its head back, its slimy tentacles tightly embracing itself! The moment it turned its head, the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s heart began to race wildly! Thump! Thump! Thump! Then, its face turned red, unable to help but gasp for air. In terms of strength, it was clearly just a small fry, but its own spirit was emitting a special scent that made it feel a strange sensation! As a Mutant that lost human nature from long-term contact with the Deep Sea and selling things in the Merchant Coffin, it hadn¡¯t experienced this kind of pleasure for a long time! This was the first time it had encountered such an ¡®aromatic¡¯ small fry! And the first time since its birth! It felt an unprecedented desire upon encountering Chen Qi! Excitement, joy, thirst, appetite! This feeling was indescribable, like a starving man under the charm of a Dancing Girl from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! If not for the Transcendent¡¯s ¡®Shell¡¯s Principle¡¯, it would have tied up Chen Qi on the spot! However, as a special existence, it must abide by the Shell¡¯s Principle! No, no! The Tentacle Merchant bit its tentacle, whispering excitedly: ¡°I must buy him, to have him stay with me in the Deep Sea Coffin forever doing business¡­¡± ¡°An eternity that not even a Witch can interfere with¡­¡± ¡°Eternity¡­¡± ¡­ Two days of sailing later. Under the bone-chilling wind, Chen Qi¡¯s ship followed the many small merchant ships of the Tentacle Witch, moving forward. The closer to the Witch¡¯s Coffin, the heavier the fog became, and the colder it got. In legend, the nature of the Witch¡¯s Coffin is an extremely cold place where time flows slowly. It is said that as long as one lies in a coffin there, time would stand still forever. Youth preserved, time halted. This ¡®halted time¡¯ could even deceive the Grim Reaper of this world. Therefore, in order to ¡®hibernate¡¯, countless nobles and adventurers have crossed miles to madly search for the Sea Coffin. Once we leave this Crack, I wonder how many adventurers we¡¯ll see¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. The Sea Coffin was the highest A-Rank Crack in the early days of the Witch Sea and also one of the sparks that ignited the wars among nations. Chen Qi looked forward. A massive ice fog covered everything, the daylight as if vanished, the entire world enveloped in great cold. Turning back, Chen Qi looked at the weakened Fen. Fen sat beside the campfire, holding Water Elf No.2, extremely feeble. On the first day, Fen could still speak normally, sharing some interesting stories of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom with them. By the second day, Fen had become like an ice sculpture, silent for a long time. And Little Crow, as a Drug Test Subject, via injecting dangerous Self-burning Potion, managed to perfectly balance with the cold without too much trouble. ¡°How much longer? Little Tentacle Witch¡­¡± Chen Qi called out loudly. In the fog, the Tentacle Merchant snapped its fingers: ¡°We¡¯ve arrived, customer.¡± With the snap of its fingers, a lighthouse lit up in the thick fog. The wind gently brushed through hair¡­ Chen Qi looked up, incredulously staring at the magnificent view before him. It was an abandoned harbor city forgotten by the years, standing alone between the sea and the mist, with a tower at its center reaching five hundred meters tall. Even situated in a desolate Crack, it couldn¡¯t hide the city¡¯s once thriving past. However, this prosperous city no longer had ¡®residents¡¯, replaced instead by countless creatures like the Tentacle Merchant, numerous deep sea monsters roaming the sea. ¡°A place of wonders¡­¡± Chen Qi felt profoundly as he looked towards the numerous ships at the harbor. Suddenly, he felt an intense gaze. A huge Black Sailboat radiated an ominous aura. Above the windows of the ship, a pair of fervid eyes stared intently at Fen on the ship, and at his face. Chen Qi raised his head and saw a fiery female figure with long red hair. That ¡®dead¡¯ spirit of the sea, Big Mama Carol, was looking at him. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 569 03-25 - 356 Sacrifice! Humanity! Chapter 569: Chapter 356 Sacrifice! Humanity! ¡°` In the cold fog, the black sails stood proud. Carol slipped on the red gloves, pulling the Black Death Doctor close to her chest and touching his head: ¡°My dear old darling, tell me, how should sister take revenge on the scum that dumped me into the sea?¡± On ¡°scum,¡± she emphasized with force. Carol still remembered those bright red flowers, the burning sensation as they grew upon her skin. ... Because of that failure, she was unfortunately captured by the Blue Beast. The reputation she had built over ten years as the Gunfire Queen was swept away in an instant. That was the power of the Flower Witch, a Divine Skill nearly impossible to defend against unprepared. ¡°Sister¡­¡± the Black Death Doctor murmured emotionlessly: ¡°Carol, you¡¯re also over thirty, an old woman now.¡± ¡°And you absolutely must not kill the Black Hunter, he is our important vessel, submissive to the Blue Beast, or you will not end well¡­¡± Crack! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Before the Black Death Doctor could finish, under immense pressure, he was forced to kneel abruptly. ¡°Watch your language, old man!¡± After speaking, Carol stood over him, stepping her boot onto the Black Death Doctor¡¯s head. The force was so great, it broke through the steel floor, compressing his skull by a third! What shocked the Black Death Doctor more was the overwhelming Spiritual Power that covered Carol, like a blazing furnace! Scorching, solid, as tough as steel! Spirit Power Sublimation, and already touching upon the Domain! Carol took out a cigarette, speaking indifferently: ¡°On days when you couldn¡¯t see me, I hunted countless beasts.¡± ¡°Whether or not to kill the Black Hunter, whether to enter Witch¡¯s Coffin, to contain the Ice Witch¡¯s body ¨C that¡¯s up to us, not you.¡± ¡°On this matter, you are just onlookers.¡± S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Black Death Doctor, with his head crushed against the ground, gritted his teeth. As a founding member of the Black Whale Group, he was subjected to such humiliation under the foot of a mere Pirate General. However, he was helpless; the Black Whale Group¡¯s battlefront was stretched too thin, they had to rely on the power of the Blue Beast at the Saint Level. Carol blew a ring of smoke: ¡°Black Death Doctor, the power harnessed by the Blue Beast, is the very power you spent your life chasing; to defy death itself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Black Death Doctor closed his eyes, offering no answer. Carol chuckled: ¡°Unfortunately, Black Death Doctor, back when you were young, you were quite a sweet treat; now, you¡¯re just a stinky egg.¡± Having said that, she turned her head, her gaze piercing through the icy fog, landing on Chen Qi aboard the Ghost Ship. Carol let out a long smoke ring: ¡°Under the trial of the Blue Beast, I¡¯ve stepped through the gate of Sublimation, mastering the way of the Domain.¡± ¡°Below the Saint, I am invincible.¡± Carol¡¯s red eyes met Chen Qi¡¯s piercing gaze. Then, with a slight raise of her eyebrows and a pleased expression, she expanded her voice with Spiritual Power: ¡°Black Hunter, Witch, long time no see!¡± ¡°If I catch you and the Witch, I¡¯ll lock the Witch up in a cell, tying up her hands and feet.¡± ¡°And then, in front of her, I¡¯ll savor you, my little cake.¡± After speaking, the Gunfire Queen twirled on her toes. The Gunfire Queen, she liked tasting young men¡­ Chen Qi frowned. Carol¡¯s current Spirit Power Field exceeded his expectations, with Spirit Power Sublimation and control over a Domain. Another troublesome enemy¡­ Chen Qi turned back to look at the weakened Fen. Fen¡¯s injuries were too severe; engaging in battle now could mean death. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi pulled a gun from his waist, ready to retaliate at any moment. At that moment, a terrifying sight emerged! Suddenly, from the sea, one after another, tentacles with bright red eyes thrust out. The tentacle columns gently yet firmly enveloped the entire Black Sailboat, like a giant hand in the Deep Sea abruptly grasping a trivial shell! ¡°This is¡­¡± Carol¡¯s pupils shrunk. In front of them, the Tentacle Merchant glided an oar, adopting the demeanor of a ¡®master,¡¯ said: ¡°Guest, if you¡¯ve got nothing to buy, then scram out of our city!¡± Carol¡¯s pupils instantly narrowed. The terrifying presence of the Tentacle Merchant, in an instant, overshadowed the Black Sail. This is the form of Deep Sea Titan Level monsters, even the Blue Beast would probably fear this presence! Yet, what made Carol even more puzzled was: They had just purchased the goods from the Merchant Coffin, a Black Sailboat worth two thousand ancient currencies! Currently, due to the arrival of the Crack Tide, the production of ancient currency was increasing; the value of one ancient currency floated around half a million shell coins. Two thousand ancient currencies, that¡¯s a colossal sum of one billion! Even for a Legendary Merchant, it might be difficult to produce such an amount in a short time. This Black Sailboat could completely hide its presence at night, equipped with the ¡®Black Fog¡¯ Skill, and embedded within were ancient kingdom runes, capable of withstanding attacks from beings at the Legendary Rank! The Merchant Coffin was a land of extreme danger, but also a land of shell adventures, abiding by the laws of shell; those with money were gods of the Merchant Coffin! In this place, money was far more useful than power! Looking at it, we should be the gods here¡­ Carol glanced at Chen Qi¡¯s shabby little boat, incomprehensibly staring at the Tentacle Merchant. Normally, the Tentacle Merchant rarely initiated attacks. She didn¡¯t understand when she had offended the Tentacle Merchant. It must be that the money isn¡¯t enough! Carol spread her hands and said with a relaxed smile: ¡°` COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 570 03-25 - 356 Sacrifice! Humanity! _2 Chapter 570: Chapter 356 Sacrifice! Humanity! _2 ¡°Tentacle Merchant, I want another ship, a thousand ancient currencies.¡± The Tentacle Merchant¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he coldly pinched his hand: ¡°Guest, the best ship has already been reserved.¡± The best ship, that one from the Era of Darkness, a Nether Sea Ship! Carol¡¯s pupils shrank, incredulously looking towards Chen Qi. Even for two Legendary Merchants, bankrupting themselves would not be enough to afford it! Then, Carol turned towards the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s bright red snake-like pupils. ... These three, by agreeing to the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s request, were forced into a desperate situation¡­ Carol gave a bitter smile. Unexpectedly, the Black Hunter whom they regarded as a formidable enemy, ready to settle the score at the Witch¡¯s Coffin, had made such a serious mistake. Without money, one simply couldn¡¯t survive in the Merchant Coffin. The Tentacle Merchant, due to the Shell¡¯s Principle, won¡¯t easily attack, but it¡¯s not an absolute. Crack! With a gentle squeeze from the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s hand, the incredibly hard Black Sailboat suddenly showed a crack! Carol bitterly smiled: Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?? ¡°Flower Witch, we will meet at the Witch¡¯s Coffin, and I will taste pastries before you.¡± ¡°Black Hunter, I hope you do not perish in these seas.¡± After saying that, she raised the sails and tactfully left this place. One less annoyance¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Not long after, Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship, following the Tentacle Merchant, arrived at the central part of the harbor. At the center of the harbor was a giant statue of a deity. The statue was draped in a robe like ocean waves, and beneath the robes were countless more robes. Beneath the robes, there was a distinctively angular face. Standing one hundred and fifty meters tall, crafted from deep obsidian, its surface shimmering in the twilight, casting a dark and mysterious glow as if it could swallow all surrounding light, resembling the boundless deep sea. This was a famous ancient existence known as the Sea Coffin, revered as the God of Storms, said to have once been the fierce rival of the Sea Goddess, also called the primal Sea God. However, unwilling to be a mere vassal to the sea, it attempted to devour the Lantern Death God to master higher rank powers and began to absorb the power of the deep sea, instigating a war. The Sea Goddess, at the cost of her own slumber, severely wounded the Sea God. After being defeated by the Sea Goddess, it did not die but instead slumbered in the deep sea of Witch Sea, its breathing in slumber, its anger still influencing the entire sea, all tsunamis, storms, thunderstorms, and Sea Beasts in the entire Witch Sea arise because of it. Within Witch Sea, many cracks also contain statues of the Storm God. Moreover, in the doctrine of the Sea God Pirate Group, the Sea Goddess and the Storm God are not enemies but are seen as the male and female aspects of the ancient Sea God, the supreme guardian deities of the sea. The Sea God Pirate Group believes that if both could be united, it would end the chaotic era of Witch Sea, and the newly birthed deity would elevate them! Storm God¡­ Chen Qi, looking at the scene before him, remembered the Sea God of the Sea God Pirate Group. Legend has it that the Storm God also governs fair trade on the sea, and those who violate fair trade would encounter endless storms on the sea. And beneath the statue, there was a massive scale. Little Crow raised her head, terrified at the sight of the statue. Many followers who joined the Sea God Pirate Group were zealots of this very statue! But she had never imagined that even a fearsome presence located in the Rank-A Crack would worship the Sea God. The Tentacle Merchant walked in front of the statue and prayed devoutly for a moment. Then, turning back, she smiled: ¡°Guest, I will now introduce you to the most supreme ship in our store!¡± Then, she playfully snapped her fingers. Boom! Boom! With a series of deep, prolonged rumbling sounds, a massive ship named ¡°Nether Sea Ship¡± slowly rose from the pitch-black abyss, burning with ghostly flames, as if a ghostly warship crossing over from another world! Its hull was covered with unknown black spiral, floral runes, this material shimmering with a cold blue under the moonlight! ¡°Let me introduce, the Nether Sea Ship, once one of the Noah¡¯s Arks that sailed during the Era of Darkness, it has sailed atop the Rank-A Crack Nether Sea for two hundred and ten years! Ultimately, during a snowstorm, its master died, and we took possession of this ship! As long as you stay inside, you can resist all psychic attacks from outside! S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At night, its ghostly flames will ward off all evil Shadow Demons!¡± ¡°Guest, let me show you the strength of this ship!¡± Having said that, the Tentacle Merchant raised her hand. A giant Abyss Hand emerged from the sea bottom! Its tentacles, reaching up to a hundred meters, fiercely entwined the Nether Sea Ship! This time, the power of the Abyss Hand was even stronger than the Abyss Hands Chen Qi had used before! This was already the power of a Legendary release! However, facing the infinite power of the Abyss Hand, the Nether Sea Ship ignited an invisible Shield, easily blocking the hit. On its hull, those mysterious runes under the bombardment became even brighter, absorbing the energy from the attacks, converting it into its own power. The entire ship was unscathed! This¡­ Little Crow¡¯s eyes were full of astonishment. It was her first time seeing a ship that could resist a Legendary release. Even the Giant Shark Battleship could not withstand such a earth-shaking hit! Not bad, not bad¡­ Chen Qi nodded appreciatively. He had a deep impression of this Nether Sea Ship; players in the forums had pooled together thousands of players and ultimately purchased this massive ship, eventually becoming the strongest pirate guild in Witch Sea. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 571 03-25 - 356: Sacrifice, Humanity!_3 Chapter 571: Chapter 356: Sacrifice, Humanity!_3 ¡°` However, later on, the Nether Sea Ship set its own course, leading a thousand players into the Netherworld, causing the downfall of a guild. Like the Deep Sea Merchant, the Tentacle Merchant sells many things, all with extremely potent side effects. For instance, an aphrodisiac that turns one into a tentacle creature only knowing how to breed. Or flesh implants that render one unable to control themselves. And the Nether Sea Ship, once activated, will uncontrollably head towards the Netherworld! ... To put it simply, this is a Curse Ship that brings certain death once purchased. However, despite the highly severe side effects of the Nether Sea Ship, its engine is one of the most powerful engines in this world. Its formidable power is enough to support continuous use of the Space Jump Engine, equivalent-level Shield Defense, speeds comparable to a Sea Dragon, and even air and deep-sea travel! S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little Crow stared at the hundred-meter-long giant vessel before her, completely dumbfounded. If it truly were one of the Noah¡¯s Arks of legend, its price might be a staggering ten thousand ancient currency! No, perhaps even twenty thousand ancient currency! You know, she, together with Chen Qi and the Witch, might only be worth that much selling themselves to nobles! Truly terrifying¡­ Little Crow could already feel the famished gaze of the Tentacle Merchant. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï Chen Qi indifferently said: ¡°I only want the engine, can I buy just the engine?¡± Just the engine¡­ The Tentacle Merchant blinked its large eyes, pausing, joy unbounded flashing in its eyes. This person, he¡¯s broke! He¡¯s a pauper, without money, completely broke; he won¡¯t be able to afford it, and soon, I can use this as a pretext to buy him, making him my slave¡­ The Tentacle Merchant¡¯s small tentacles gently touched each other: ¡°Sorry, guest, this is all one piece, it cannot be separated¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, lowered his head, and quietly said: ¡°Please, my funds are slightly short.¡± The Tentacle Merchant¡¯s face flushed, muttering: ¡°It¡¯s not¡­ not possible.¡± ¡°!!!¡± Little Crow on the side was suddenly shocked; the monstrosity from the Sea Coffin, the Tentacle Merchant, actually agreed to the request directly. Wait a second¡­ The Tentacle Merchant blinked, soon realizing the issue. Because it was too excited about capturing Chen Qi, it, being a Sea Demon, was unfortunately bewitched. Its goal was to turn Chen Qi into a slave of the Merchant Coffin. The Tentacle Merchant muttered: ¡°Selling just one engine, will cost, will cost ten thousand ancient currency¡­¡± Halfway through speaking, the Tentacle Merchant suddenly corrected itself: ¡°No, twenty thousand ancient currency!¡± Twenty thousand ancient currency, this guy¡­ Little Crow realized that the monster had not lowered the price at all. Even separated out, she had not reduced the price by a cent. Such a swindler¡­ Little Crow sighed. At the same time, she also felt the real purpose of the Tentacle Merchant was not money, but their flesh and souls! Twenty thousand ancient currency¡­ it pained Chen Qi to hear it. But, the difference wasn¡¯t much. After all, he only had one hundred ancient currency in his pocket. Chen Qi smiled faintly: ¡°Sorry, this sum exceeds my expectations, I might need to sell some items, or find another way, to make the payment.¡± Little Crow also took out her Disaster Messenger Card, which should be able to fetch five hundred ancient currency! If the Tentacle Merchant chose not to swindle them, the Disaster Messenger Card should be able to sell for one thousand ancient currency. But this was still a astronomic distance from twenty thousand ancient currency! Hooked¡­ The Tentacle Merchant thought with an internal chuckle: ¡°Of course, guest, the Merchant Coffin supports selling all of your treasured possessions.¡± ¡°Of course, other than purchasing items, there¡¯s also a special way to acquire a large amount of ancient currency within our Merchant Coffin.¡± A special way¡­ Little Crow detected an ominous feeling. The Tentacle Merchant smiled faintly like a Witch, deftly pulling out a Contract of Sale. Then, she bowed graciously, displaying the sea god statue behind her to everyone. ¡°Would you consider making a sacrifice, guest?¡± After finishing, she added one more line: ¡°Now with a sacrifice, we offer a fifty percent discount.¡± ¡°` COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 572 03-25 - 357: Sea God! Accept my great sacrifice! Chapter 572: Chapter 357: Sea God! Accept my great sacrifice! Swoosh! At the next instant, the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s tentacles suddenly extended, wrapping Chen Qi and Little Crow in her embrace. Her eyes contained an indescribable frenzy, excitement! Little Crow stiffened all over. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They saw more and more monsters beginning to gather around. Some were ghosts floating in midair, others had the heads of sharks, some were headless Foreign Merchants, and some were skeleton captains. ... ¡°New friends, new residents¡­¡± ¡°He tastes so delicious, I really want him to touch my butt¡­¡± ¡°Yes, I want him to kill me, to plunge a knife into my throat over and over¡­¡± ¡°Sacrifice! Sacrifice! Sacrifice!¡± Under the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s call, the monster merchants wandering this broken city surrounded Chen Qi and Little Crow like a pack of wolves. A dense crowd of monster merchants chanted in unison, as if they were looking at two delicious little lambs! A group of monsters¡­ Chen Qi quietly took out the Day Lantern. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã0 Chen Qi could vaguely feel that his Deep Sea Affinity was not ineffective against these humans corrupted by the Deep Sea. These deep sea monsters looked at him with a softness in their eyes. But the bad news was that it only seemed to work halfway, giving them a strange feeling towards me¡­ Chen Qi had an ominous premonition. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but think, what would these monsters do to him without the Day Lantern, without the code of conduct of the Merchant Coffin? Little Crow was suddenly startled; these monsters were all horrifying monsters that only Fourth Rank could deal with, and their combined Spirit Power Field was like a vast Abyss! The Tentacle Merchant raised her little head and whispered tenderly in their ears: ¡°Dear guests~¡± ¡°The way of sacrifice is very simple. Whether it¡¯s something Transcendent, or food, or the crimson of life, it¡¯s all worthy of sacrifice.¡± ¡°Of course, the most valuable thing in the world is one¡¯s own life!¡± ¡°My guests, I will not take your lives, but if you cannot pay the price, you need to become one of us under my witness, and we will bestow upon you the ability to survive on cold seawater¡­¡± ¡°And you will follow the will of the great Sea God, with us, to conquer the entire real world! To awaken the sanity of the great Sea God!¡± After saying this, the Sea Demon Merchant puffed her chest out, her mouth curling up as she looked at the two poverty-stricken ants. She licked her tongue and revealed her monstrous nature: ¡°Let the newcomers start, you small fry~¡± Small fry? Chen Qi frowned. True to form of a Sea Coffin¡¯s swindler. Chen Qi shook his head, ignoring the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s Taunt, instead looking with interest at the sea god statue in front of him. ¡°Sacrifice, there is indeed such manipulation¡­¡± His original idea was to earn enough currency through the method of selling food. In the Sea Coffin, food transcends Gold Coins, transcends ancient currency, it¡¯s ¡®currency¡¯. Whether it¡¯s the Tentacle Merchant or other intelligent monsters, they all accept food. The price of food, in the Sea Coffin, also exceeds the imagination of ordinary people. A meal in the Sea Coffin can be exchanged for a Fourth-tier profession card, something an ordinary person in the real world could not obtain no matter how hard they try in their whole life. The place where the Tentacle Merchant lives is not only a land of fortune but also a rare gathering place for Sea Beasts. Whether it¡¯s a powerful Sea Beast or an even more formidable Deep Sea Titan Level existence, they all wander here. Chen Qi was confident that in this place, by fishing, he could obtain enough food to complete this transaction. At half price, that means the final price would be 10,000 ancient currency¡­ Chen Qi looked at the frenzied Tentacle Merchant with some suspicion. The Tentacle Merchant¡¯s tentacles writhed crazily, her face full of anticipation. Currently, the situation was somewhat beyond his expectations. If he couldn¡¯t come up with 10,000 ancient currency in two days, something terrible might happen. Chen Qi casually, threw the big black fish he had caught on the ship earlier up. Chen Qi recalled the prayer of the Sea God Pirate Group regarding this Evil God: ¡°Master of storms and waves, the arbiter of trade and order.¡± ¡°Eternal being above the sea, lord of the Abyss, father of the waves.¡± ¡°I offer this precious food to you, inviting you to enjoy a dinner in the boundless darkness.¡± Soon, a blue tentacle like a wave emerged from the statue, sucking away the black fish in Chen Qi¡¯s hand. Afterward, the scales of the sea god statue trembled slightly, and two ancient coins covered in seaweed appeared in the scales. As expected, even for the ¡®Sea God¡¯, food is a solid currency¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s mouth curled up into a smile. ¡°It really works¡­¡± Little Crow looked on in astonishment. Even as a Transcendent, she had never seen the manifestation of divine power at sea before. Chen Qi was not overly surprised. The forum had detailed investigations about the Sea God, just as the Sea God Pirate Group had described, this is a Sea God sealed in the Deep Sea, its power extremely weak, only able to corrupt some special humans to expand its followers. Compared to the real apocalyptic threat of the Witch Sea, the ¡®Great Whale¡¯, it¡¯s like the difference between a shrimp and a shark. Of course, even this meager power must be approached with caution. Chen Qi looked at the two ancient coins on the scales, his brow furrowing. These ancient coins were still far from enough¡­ The Tentacle Merchant, somehow, had moved close behind Chen Qi. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 573 03-25 - 357: Sea God! Accept my great sacrifice!_2 Chapter 573: Chapter 357: Sea God! Accept my great sacrifice!_2 Before you know it, she transformed into a woman with a curvaceous figure, speaking with a voice as seductive as a nightingale¡¯s: ¡°Customer, I have a premonition that as long as you are willing to sacrifice your own life, you can purchase the Nether Sea Engine worth 10,000¡­¡± ¡°Come on! Continue the sacrifice! Sacrifice! You can try sacrificing one eye first, or the girl by your side, or the sick girl on that ship¡­ These are all worth a lot of money.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t rush.¡± Chen Qi, holding the lantern, said calmly, ready to ignite the Day Lantern in his hand at any moment. ... This Tentacle Merchant¡¯s frenzy was a bit beyond his expectations. Do you still want to resist¡­ No longer disguising her true nature, the Tentacle Merchant revealed her gleaming red fangs: ¡°Weak small fry! Poor Otherworldly People, hurry and sacrifice yourself! Become one of us and exchange for the Sea God¡¯s favor!¡± This ordinary speech, like one sword thrust after another, pierced Little Crow¡¯s heart. Chen Qi¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, quite speechlessly looking at the Tentacle Merchant. He clenched his fists, feeling the urge to punch the other party. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But after all, the opponent was a Saint Level monster, and with his current strength, he could only ensure self-preservation. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã¦Ï Chen Qi touched his chin and smiled faintly. In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, there were common followers who would manipulate sacrificing the leader themselves along. Too bad, this sea god statue wouldn¡¯t absorb its own followers tainted by their power. Otherwise, I would have sacrificed you too¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment, took a few steps forward, and cast out his fishing rod. No choice, it seems we can only sacrifice what we have! In such a Merchant Coffin, the probability of catching a fish should not be low. Boom! Boom! Soon, a thirty-meter-tall Ice Sea shark was pulled up by Chen Qi. The moment Chen Qi caught the shark, he casually tossed a bait into the sea god statue¡¯s sacrificial circle: ¡°I sacrifice another Ice Sea shark.¡± The stone lips of the sea god statue faintly curled up into a smile, extending its tentacles to absorb the Ice Sea shark. Moments later, the scale in the hands of the sea god statue increased by one hundred ancient currency. Indeed, even in the Sea God¡¯s eyes, the food from the Sea Coffin is much more valuable than the real world¡¯s prices¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s mouth curled into a smile. ¡°Continue.¡± Following that, Chen Qi kept fishing, throwing bait into the Sea God Pirate Group¡¯s circle. Plop! Plop! One Sea Beast after another, seduced by Chen Qi¡¯s bait, jumped into the Deep Sea Statue¡¯s tentacle circle. Pig sharks, Ice Sea spiders, Serpent-Tailed Sea Dragons¡­ In front of numerous monsters, Chen Qi completed one sacrifice after another. ¡°Can it still be done this way¡­¡± The Tentacle Merchant¡¯s tentacle hair scattered on the ground, stupefied. She had been engaged in this sacrifice industry for so long. But for the first time, she saw someone who had nothing, producing non-human sacrifices on the sacrificial altar! The sacrifices are queuing up! No, to be exact, cruel and ruthless Deep Sea Beasts were attracted by a strange spherical Spiritual Power ball and leapt into the sacrificial circle. Normally, you should be sacrificing your lover¡¯s soul, your own limbs, in exchange for great power by now! And why does the great Sea God like eating fish so much! Is this damn adventurer only sacrificing fish? Sea God, stop eating! The Tentacle Merchant clenched her fist, a hint of irreverence rising in her heart. Ding! Ding! With Chen Qi¡¯s sacrifices. The sea god statue¡¯s mouth corners now had some fresh blood, and its belly, visibly to the naked eye, rounded out a bit. Fortunately, the price of sea fish isn¡¯t high¡­ The Tentacle Merchant raised her head. She saw that the ancient currency on the scale had already reached an astonishing 4,000! If Chen Qi had 6,000 ancient currency, he could complete this transaction! At that time, Chen Qi wouldn¡¯t owe her anything! She would also be unable to force Chen Qi to sign a Contract of Sale, nor could she keep Chen Qi forever in the Sea Coffin! No, no, absolutely not¡­ The eyes of the Tentacle Merchant became profound. She must stop him! Suddenly, beneath the sea god statue, the sea area was instantly swept away by an endless tidal wave! Within the Sea Coffin, waves surged violently! The boundless tidal wave enveloped the city. Not to mention fishing! Even if a fish wanted to become an offering, it could not reach the shore! The Tentacle Merchant, without any disguise, exerted her terrifying power to control the ocean! As the master of the Sea Coffin, even without breaking the ¡®shellfish principle,¡¯ she could still dominate every trade! The Tentacle Merchant crazily raised her hands: ¡°Customer, the supreme Sea God is angry, your offerings are too monotonous, it craves souls! It craves your body!¡± ¡°Human, give up, no matter how many fish you catch, you can¡¯t gather 10,000 ancient currency!¡± ¡°Come on, recite the prayer! Sacrifice your soul, become one of us! In the tides, customer, I assure you, you will become the great master of Moonstone City, and in the palace, you will have countless offspring!¡± Creak! Creak! The monsters around the Tentacle Merchant also shouted in unison: ¡°Soul! Soul!¡± The massive roar even made Little Crow grip the ¡®Banshee Potion¡¯ tightly. Once they attacked, Little Crow would fight with these creatures. ¡°¡­¡± These guys¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes twitched as he glanced at the supreme sea god statue. His intuition told him that this ancient existence slumbering in the deep sea wasn¡¯t sated at all! The scale in its hand swayed gently, clearly longing for more offerings. Even the Sea God¡¯s influence over its direct followers is limited¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 574 03-25 - 357: Sea God! Accept My Grand Sacrifice!_3 Chapter 574: Chapter 357: Sea God! Accept My Grand Sacrifice!_3 ¡°` Suddenly, Chen Qi sliced open his own finger, scattering blood into the tides. His Deep Sea Affinity, sensing an ancient presence from the depths. After ascending to legend, his blood was a treat for Sea Beasts, tastier than any bait. Boom! Boom! The entire shattered city trembled violently. ... Chen Qi remembered, beneath the Merchant Coffin lay a monstrous beast that had lurked for a century! Buildings collapsed, and a huge vortex appeared abruptly. A Sea Dragon, its body like dark starry skies, broke free from the tide¡¯s embrace, towering above the sea! Its eyes were two round spots of light, its back adorned with twelve wings, each emanating a deep, purplish-blue glow, like the dazzling Aurora Borealis of the Ice Sea. It gazed at Chen Qi, a gaze that transcended time, causing all space to feel like it had frozen just from being observed. ¡°Former guardian deity of the Merchant Coffin, the Lord of Condensation¡­¡± The Tentacle Merchant¡¯s excitedly writhing tentacles paused for a moment. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í¨À?.§ã¦Ï This was one of the Merchant Coffin¡¯s most terrifying beasts, the Condensed Dragon, herald of disasters, its path marked by tremendous blizzards. It also served as the guardian deity of the Merchant Coffin, of these monsters! Without a doubt, it was a Deep Sea Titan! An uncontrollable Deep Sea Titan¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath, looking towards the immense creature before him. Even as a legend, he was frail before the Deep Sea Titan. These ancient beings, he could neither control nor rationalize their actions. Like the Dream Beast, even a show of ¡®affinity¡¯ could obliterate it with overwhelming power. Chen Qi took another deep breath. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now a legend himself, he was no longer in fear of the active Deep Sea Titan. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Chen Qi patted Little Crow¡¯s shoulder, then gestured with his finger, drawing the Lord of Condensation into the sacrificial circle of the sea god statue. ¡°Sea God, I offer You this terrifying creature, master of space and time, the Lord of Condensation¡­¡± ¡°May You enjoy a hearty feast.¡± ¡°!!!¡± The Tentacle Merchant¡¯s mouth opened wide in an egg shape. Only at this moment did she realize Chen Qi intended to sacrifice their guardian deity of the Merchant Coffin to their great Sea God! Using a Titan as a sacrifice, was this manipulation befitting a human! No need to worry, under normal circumstances, the great Sea God would not accept such a sacrifice, would not swallow their guardian deity! The corners of the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s mouth curled. The Sea God was evil, ambitious, chaotic, a being of the Deep Sea! It would not devour a Deep Sea Titan of equal power! This wasn¡¯t something the Evil God would do! However, the next second, something happened that she didn¡¯t expect. Under Chen Qi¡¯s sincere prayer, the sea god statue, without a moment¡¯s hesitation, eagerly extended its tentacles towards the Lord of Condensation, entwining it, attempting to absorb the ¡®offering¡¯ Chen Qi presented! Tentacle Merchant hurriedly traced the symbol of the Sea Goddess on her chest: ¡°Sea God! Please, calm down!¡± However, no matter how Tentacle Merchant called out, she couldn¡¯t stop the voracious hunger of the sea god statue. So greedy¡­ Chen Qi hadn¡¯t anticipated this either. He had only intended to use the Deep Sea Titan to create chaos. But he never imagined the sea god statue¡¯s appetite would be so immense. ¡°Well, that works too¡­¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but reflect. ¡°Ah?¡± Little Crow, standing nearby, looked towards Chen Qi¡¯s cold visage in horror. What kind of background did this person have¡­ Little Crow wondered amidst the roaring winds. The tentacle extended from the Deep Sea Statue, became a city-high octopus, binding the two hundred meters long Lord of Condensation, and a terrifying battle unfolded between them! The immense power of the sea god statue absorbed that of the Lord of Condensation! And the Lord of Condensation struggled in return, trying to devour the sea god statue completely! Their entwined struggle made the air feel as if it solidified, the sea trembled, their powers spiraled in the ground, in the air, releasing sharp howls over the sea, the sonic waves slicing through the air like blades, piercing the eardrums of the entire city! And as the sea god statue continued to swallow the Lord of Condensation, ancient coins kept bursting forth from its hands! One thousand ancient coins! Two thousand ancient coins! Three thousand ancient coins! Quickly, the ancient coins in the balance surpassed ten thousand, and the number was still rising! In the end, when it reached fifteen thousand ancient coins, cracks suddenly appeared on the Sea Snake Statue! The struggling Lord of Condensation gradually ceased its movements. ¡°This¡­¡± Chen Qi covered his face from the massive dust cloud. Their strife had slightly exceeded his expectations. Chen Qi looked up towards the currency in the balances. Fifteen thousand ancient coins! Enough to buy a boat¡­ Chen Qi mused silently. However, only fifteen thousand ancient coins for a Deep Sea Titan? The price was less than he expected. At this moment, more shocked than Chen Qi, the countless monsters of the city! Leading them, the Tentacle Merchant lifted her head, looking in terror at the cracks on the sea god statue and the pleading eyes beneath the robe. For a hundred years, these disciples could only comprehend two of the Sea God¡¯s most primitive commands. First, trade incessantly in this city, assimilate others, to awaken its power of the Kelpos. Second, appetite, every so often, precious spiritual food had to be offered up to it. And now, they sensed an unprecedented will from the Sea God: A fear of money lurking deep in countless hearts. The Sea God, it had gone bankrupt! ¡°` COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 575 03-25 - 358: Crazy Shopping! Chapter 575: Chapter 358: Crazy Shopping! The cold sea breeze blew across the vast, dilapidated city, plunging it into a brief peace. Beneath the pounding of the waves, the sea god statue still stood tall, its hundred-meter-long robe and the cold, merciless eyes beneath it emanating the haughtiness of the deep sea, maintaining its supreme dignity! ¡°Sea God¡­¡± Chen Qi also faintly perceived the Sea God¡¯s embarrassment. Normally, a Deep Sea Titan from the Sea Coffin, even sold at the lowest price, would be worth more than twelve thousand in ancient currency. Not to mention, this was in addition to the numerous fish he had offered before. ... The Tentacle Merchant and the many creatures raised their heads; they, who believed in the deity that ensured their survival in the Sea Coffin, quietly awaited the god¡¯s instructions! Chen Qi was not an expert in theology, but in the forums, he had heard about some of the deities from the New Day World. Most gods, although powerful, had to follow certain laws, certain principles. Especially the bound deities, if they failed to maintain their own principles, would become extremely weak. And the Sea God, as the one in charge of sea trade and the guardian of Shell Country¡¯s trade during the prosperous eras of the sea, was the god of both shell and scale, representing the sea¡¯s fair trade. Even in the Sea Coffin, with only a sea god statue, its laws still influenced the many brutal and cold creatures of the sea, preserving the Shell¡¯s Principle! As the god of the shell aspect, the fair trade principle of the Shell¡¯s Principle was his law! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Ding-dong! Ding-dong! The sea god statue did not give up; the scales in its hand kept shaking. With its relentless shaking, two more twisted ancient coins appeared on the balance. Through its tireless efforts, it managed to extract two ancient coins! An astonishing total of twelve thousand and two ancient coins! Little Crow whispered softly upon witnessing this: ¡°Is the Sea God¡­ out of money?¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± The Tentacle Merchant puffed up her chest, glaring at Little Crow with a demonic gaze: ¡°Do not insult the divine!¡± As the protector of the Merchant Coffin, how could the great Sea God owe money to two puny adventurers! This was blasphemy! The Tentacle Merchant bit her own tentacle hair: ¡°The Shell¡¯s Principle is not for you, weak vermin, to desecrate!¡± The Tentacle Merchant turned her head, extending her sticky little hand, ready to teach the blasphemer Little Crow a lesson. However, the very next second, a chill suddenly emanated from behind the Tentacle Merchant. The Tentacle Merchant quickly turned around, only to see the bronze eyes beneath the hundred-meter statue, staring intently at her. The Sea God had another decree! Is the Sea God asking me to imprison these adventurers¡­ The Tentacle Merchant silently anticipated. Suddenly, runes of shells and scales, intermingled with stars, emerged upon the sea god statue, conveying its will: ¡°This is my Divine Domain, my followers, uphold my Shell¡¯s Principle, see them as you would see me.¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi was stupefied. He never imagined that the Sea God could speak so clearly. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But what did it mean? Chen Qi turned around, only to realize that all the creatures had taken a step back. The eyes of the Tentacle Merchant abruptly constricted and her mouth dropped open, in disbelief, looking up at the supreme sea god statue. Translated into human terms, the Sea God¡¯s words meant: This money, let my followers repay it! For this purpose, the Sea God specifically pointed out one of the most devout and prestigious followers from the Sea Coffin. The creatures placed the Tentacle Merchant in front of them. The sea god statue finally shook the balance, promising a final price. Chen Qi¡¯s sacrifice could be exchanged for a total of twenty-two thousand ancient coins. Such a massive sum of ancient currency, even for these creatures, was an indescribable fortune! Chen Qi¡¯s mouth opened slightly. Is this even possible? So it turns out when a deity is short on cash, it can have the followers repay it, no, to be precise, this is how followers are supposed to be used¡­ Chen Qi suddenly realized. But what surprised him even more was the brash Tentacle Witch behind him. ¡°Eh?¡± ¡°Eh eh eh?¡± The Tentacle Merchant flailed her arms and tentacle hair, her entire being looking flustered. If it weren¡¯t for the Sea God having bestowed her with power, she would really like to say to the Sea God: Are you even human? The Tentacle Merchant wryly smiled, making a prayer gesture: ¡°But, great Sea God, even for me, this amount is too overwhelming¡­¡± A portion of the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s money would be dedicated to the Sea God, another part consumed to enhance her own power, and some to trade with other merchants for food. The Tentacle Merchant only had two thousand ancient coins in her purse now, which was from increasing the fare for the Black Whale Group¡¯s passengers. Faced with the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s prayer, the great sea god statue stood silent in the waves. Chen Qi looked at the pitiable little Chef, and with the demeanor of a priest, solemnly said: ¡°Little tentacle, reflect on yourself. Have you not been diligent enough these days? Have you neglected to earn money to worship the great Sea God?¡± ¡°Eh?¡± The Tentacle Merchant turned her head, looking at Chen Qi with an almost resentful gaze. As the richest, most diligent merchant creature of the Sea Coffin. While other creatures rested or hibernated, she alone steered her merchant ship, salvaged shipwrecks, lured Transcendents! And all this was for the great Sea God, to have enough strength to conquer the real world during the Crack Tide! Yet, faced with the adventurer¡¯s insult, the Sea God remained silent. The scales of the sea god statue wobbled slightly, and a Sheepskin Scroll with enigmatic runes ¨C a ¡®Debt Contract¡¯ ¨C flew into Chen Qi¡¯s hands. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 576 03-25 - 358: Crazy Shopping!_2 Chapter 576: Chapter 358: Crazy Shopping!_2 ¡°` Afterward, the sea god statue fell into a slumber. Chen Qi picked up the sheepskin scroll and said softly, ¡°I will trade ten thousand ancient currencies for a Nether Sea Boat engine.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, Chen Qi stretched out his hand and said, ¡°According to the contract, little Tentacle Merchant, you still owe me twelve thousand ancient currencies.¡± ... The Tentacle Merchant was completely dumbfounded. Before the sacrifice, these two were deceived sheep who had to pay back money! Why do I still need to give them money after the sacrifice is complete! This isn¡¯t fair! Could it be that, in the eyes of the Sea God, I am even less than an adventurer¡­ Inside, the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s heart was gradually being stained by boundless sorrow, on the verge of losing control. Little Crow hid behind Chen Qi and said a phrase, ¡°Gods must not be insulted.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï Indeed, the will of the gods must not be defied¡­ The Tentacle Merchant blinked and said softly, ¡°To correct that, it¡¯s 11,998 ancient currencies.¡± The Tentacle Merchant¡¯s small feet stepped across the cold ground: ¡°Come with me; I will install the engine for the Nether Sea Boat for you.¡± ¡°The installation fee is 200 ancient currencies.¡± Two hundred ancient currencies installation fee! Chen Qi added, ¡°According to market rates, about 100 ancient currencies should suffice.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± The Tentacle Merchant held back the anger in her heart and led Chen Qi and his companion to the decrepit city¡¯s dockyard. Chen Qi carefully observed the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s figure from behind. Compared to other monsters in the cracks, Tentacle Merchants clearly have higher rationality and intelligence. Sure enough, these ¡®monsters¡¯ were once human¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. These little tentacles are likely beings transformed by the deep sea power. Merely influenced by the power of Deep Sea Bloodline, not natural holders of the Deep Sea Bloodline. This might also be a key reason why his Deep Sea Affinity had not fully taken effect. Moments later, the Tentacle Merchant came out of her collection boathouse, holding a spherical object three times her height¡­ That is¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted. He saw, the engine was throbbing in the hands of the Tentacle Merchant, and each throb set off ripples on the surface of the sea. The core of the engine was surrounded by circles of ghostly blue Ghost Fire, these flames danced and flickered, emitting no warmth, only a chill and distant light, like stars in the Netherworld. Beneath the Ghost Fire, runes were faintly visible, ancient runes and unknown totems intertwining and entwining, slowly revolving with the rhythm of the flames, releasing a powerful Lamp Phase energy! This engine far surpassed any that Chen Qi had seen; its power was so immense, far exceeding Chen Qi¡¯s own entity. Even the space-consuming Space Jump Engine would probably not cause any damage to this engine. The Tentacle Merchant explained, ¡°This is the once Noah Engine from legends, forged by the hands of Hammer Phase Demigod Melting Hammer and Cold Blade.¡± ¡°Of course, its energy is immense and stable, but not infinite; it requires periodic replenishment of Deep Sea Spiritual Power for recovery. ¡°Oh, where is your ship?¡± Chen Qi pointed to their Ghost Ship. ¡°Humph¡ª¡± Looking at the Ghost Ship, the Tentacle Merchant curled her lips, showing a scornful gaze: ¡°Your ship feels like a Ghost Ship, but in terms of capability, it¡¯s just an imitation of an imitation, a shrimp among shrimps.¡± ¡°An imitation of an imitation¡­¡± Chen Qi did not retort. If it were in a Grade B crack, his ship with space jump capability would undoubtedly be a good ship. But put in a Grade A crack, it was doubtlessly just an ordinary vessel. It could withstand storms and volcanic rain, but could not sail through magma, nor navigate dangerous cracks. Just this one day¡¯s journey alone, the piercing cold caused many cracks to form on the Ghost Ship. The Tentacle Witch seized the opportunity to pay back: ¡°Guest, do you need to purchase a ship, or buy one?¡± She needed to clear this debt as soon as possible to maintain her sanity. ¡°Shipbuilding.¡± Chen Qi looked around the shipyard; most of the ships sold by the Merchant Coffin were Curse Ships. Hence, the best approach was to dismantle parts from these Curse Ships to assemble a new vessel. The Tentacle Merchant rubbed her little tentacles: ¡°For twelve thousand ancient currencies, we can build you a ship that can freely sail in the Sea Coffin, crossing the Deep Sea Titan Territory¡­¡± Twelve thousand ancient currencies! Little Crow, carrying a lantern, muttered behind Chen Qi, ¡°That, Miss Tentacle?¡± ¡°What is it? You minnow worth a single ancient currency!¡± The Tentacle Merchant snarled with bared fangs. If not for the will of the Sea God, she would have long disregarded these two adventurers. Little Crow spoke softly, ¡°I heard that the Sea God is the god of fair trade¡­ Is the price of twelve thousand reasonable? I am not sure how much it actually costs to build a new ship?¡± Little Crow looked at the Tentacle Merchant and added another sentence, ¡°If I¡¯m worth one ancient currency, I think maybe the price to build a ship could be cheaper? Right, Miss Tentacle, how many ancient currencies are you worth?¡± Little Crow mustered courage, making the inquiry as politely as possible. She wanted to figure out the ¡®price standard¡¯ from the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s mouth to help Chen Qi with the negotiation. How much am I worth? The Tentacle Merchant bent her eyebrows, smiled politely and said, ¡°Followers of the Sea God are priceless.¡± ¡°As a friend, I can give you a discount, three thousand ancient currencies, I can help you retrofit your ship, rest assured, these two thousand ancient currencies include the best materials from the Sea Coffin.¡± ¡°After the retrofit, your ship will have the Defense of the Deep Sea Titan.¡± The Tentacle Merchant strived to give a ¡®reasonable¡¯ price. ¡°` COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 577 03-25 - 358: Crazy Shopping! _3 Chapter 577: Chapter 358: Crazy Shopping! _3 Three thousand ancient currencies, and there are still nine thousand left¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. The reward brought by the sacrifice of the Deep Sea Titan far exceeded his expectations. Unfortunately, the sea god statue crumbled after sacrificing a Titan. If the sea god statue hadn¡¯t collapsed, Chen Qi even felt he could buy the entire Merchant Coffin. Chen Qi walked to the seaside, looking at the numerous goods on the small boat of the Tentacle Merchant. As he looked, he asked: ... ¡°How long does it take to build a ship?¡± The Tentacle Merchant said: ¡°If it¡¯s a ship that can match the Deep Sea Titan, four days¡­¡± Four days¡­ Chen Qi opened his map, then inquired some detailed information about the ships. Without building a new ship, continuing from this location to reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin, plus some unexpected events, would also take about four days. And within those four days, Fen¡¯s food and medicine, as well as injuries, could be a huge problem. Chen Qi weighed the options for a moment. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã¦Ï With the speed of a new ship, plus continuous use of Space Jump, it would only take about a day to reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Most importantly, the seriously ill Fen could get some rest. The time difference between the two options was about the same¡­ Chen Qi thought it over and decided to wait at the Merchant Coffin for the ship to be built. Meanwhile, he must also figure out how to spend the remaining ¡®debt¡¯ in full! Nine thousand ancient currencies! If this were in reality, it would be an astronomical amount! ¡°Little Crow, let¡¯s rest for a moment¡­¡± Chen Qi said quietly. Hearing about resting¡­ the Tentacle Merchant stepped back. Chen Qi took out the radio communication device and sent a message to the Ice Demon Pirate Group; afterward, he began examining the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s collection. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that among the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s collections, there were items that could greatly enhance his strength. Chen Qi skimmed through them. ¡°The Ice Saintess Necklace, which enhances the comprehension of Ice Phase.¡± ¡°The Taboo Weapon of the Frostwinter Kingdom, Blizzard Blade.¡± ¡°The Fertile Seed which enhances breeding desire and vitality.¡± ¡°¡®Shadow Blade¡¯ and ¡®Undying Dragon Heart,¡¯ taboo Skill Cards.¡± ¡°Books written by well-known researchers: ¡®Condensed Coffin,¡¯ ¡®Blue Fire Forging Method,¡¯ ¡®Origin of Deep Blue Fire¡¯¡­¡± ¡°The Tyrannosaurus Blood that enhances the strength of flesh implants¡­¡± ¡°The Cold Medicine that relieves severe coldness¡­¡± Weapons, books, medicines, he had it all¡­ Chen Qi, without hesitation, bought every potentially useful item he saw. Buy first, talk later! Chen Qi coughed slightly and said: ¡°Anything I pointed at, I want all of them.¡± ¡°Big customer!¡± The Tentacle Merchant was excited to sell items, but unfortunately, all the goods on these small boats were priced clearly, leaving no room for her to hike the prices. Among them, there were not only medicines for treating Fen but also items that could help Little Crow and Fen grow! In the end, Chen Qi spent an astonishing four thousand ancient currencies and bought a ship full of good items! Still five thousand ancient currencies left¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. The purchased items could significantly enhance his strength and even allow him to quickly get past the long growth period of legends. However, even with his extravagant spending, he still had five thousand ancient currencies left! The money simply can¡¯t be spent¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Unlike other money, this particular sum, if not spent at the Crack, will never have a chance to be used again. Go find other merchants and buy some materials, see if there¡¯s suitable equipment? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but fall into the trouble of having too much money. ¡°Sir~ Your shipbuilding service is already being arranged, do you need to buy anything else?¡± The Tentacle Merchant bowed, twiddling her little tentacles, a glint of greed flashing in her eyes. What else can be bought¡­ An image of the upcoming Witch¡¯s Coffin operation flashed through Chen Qi¡¯s mind. In this operation, the Black Whale Group and the Blue Beast are joining forces, and their military strength is still a mystery. What else can be bought? Then, he set his gaze on the obsequious Tentacle Merchant before him. COMMENT 0 comment Vote sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 578 03-25 - 359 The Dying Flower Witch Chapter 578: Chapter 359 The Dying Flower Witch S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Saint-Level enforcer¡­ Chen Qi slightly raised his head, examining the Tentacle Merchant before him with great interest. Rather than improving himself, he considered it a better choice to recruit a truly deep sea monster as his enforcer, a calamity of the ocean. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Little Tentacle, how much are you worth?¡± ¡°???¡± The Tentacle Merchant raised his head. ... Aside from being ¡®fragrant¡¯, what was this useless adventurer trying to do? The small Tentacle Merchant confidently stated: ¡°My price is not the same as you lowly unblessed humans, at least worth ten million ancient currency!¡± Chen Qi raised an eyebrow: ¡°Ten million ancient currency, you¡¯re more expensive than the deposit of the Sea God?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The petite Tentacle Merchant was stunned for a moment, unable to discern whether the shameless human in front of her was taunting her or the great Sea God! Chen Qi clarified: Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã? ¡°What I mean is, how much would it cost to hire you for a battle?¡± The Tentacle Merchant looked up, puzzled: ¡°Fight whom?¡± Chen Qi considered and replied: ¡°Some small pirates.¡± Although the monsters of the Merchant Coffin rarely took the offensive, they became a sharp blade of the Sea Coffin when it involved money. The Tentacle Merchant pointed towards the far place where the Black Whale Group was, asking: ¡°Those small fries?¡± Chen Qi nodded: ¡°Yes.¡± The Tentacle Merchant closed her eyes, deep in thought. As a merchant, she wouldn¡¯t do any unprofitable business, and as a monster, she wouldn¡¯t be a human¡¯s servant. The Tentacle Merchant reassessed Chen Qi¡¯s strength; with his current power level, it was inevitable that unexpected injuries could occur during the battle. At that moment, if Chen Qi were dying, lying incapacitated on the cold ice wall. Then, she could stop all the medical personnel, coming to Chen Qi¡¯s side like a benevolent Angel. She would hold his hand with the gentlest of words, then tell Chen Qi: ¡°Ten million ancient currency, for one life!¡± Her own life was priceless, whatever amount she would charge was reasonable¡­ The Tentacle Merchant, with her mouth full of sharp teeth, couldn¡¯t help but smile. Even under the decree of the Sea God and bound by Shell¡¯s Principle, she could still make Chen Qi incur a massive debt through ¡®life¡¯ and become her servant. Moreover, when necessary, she could choose to strike herself to finalize the transaction. After all, she was the original inhabitant of this forbidden crack, and the adventurer before her was just a foolish outsider! Thinking this, the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s mouth curved into a crescent, and she couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Hahahaha!¡± The Tentacle Merchant scoffed: ¡°Sure¡­ human, for only ten thousand ancient currency, I¡¯m willing to help you fight and under the witness of the Sea God, I¡¯d show those feeble humans what true strength is!¡± Chen Qi slightly nodded. Indeed, just like in the forums, though dangerous and highly aggressive, they could still cooperate! Chen Qi¡¯s thought was simple. To directly utilize the power of the Tentacle Merchant to confront the Blue Beast and the Black Whale Group. However, there lies a hidden danger, which required him to sign an Extraordinary Contract with the Tentacle Merchant to ensure ¡®safety.¡¯ The Tentacle Merchant took out a blood-colored Sheepskin Contract Paper: ¡°Come on! Human, sign the Employment Contract!¡± Chen Qi took the contract paper, glanced at it. It was an object to enforce terms, requiring both parties to fulfill contractual obligations, and violation would result in a destructive retaliation. The contents handed by the Tentacle Merchant included helping him fight the Black Whale Group and that neither the employer nor the employed could attack each other. Additionally, the employed could sense Chen Qi¡¯s location through the contract¡¯s power. Full of traps¡­ Chen Qi frowned. Though it seemed reasonable, essentially, the contract was full of traps. Firstly, it only promised that neither party would attack each other, but it didn¡¯t stipulate that they should protect each other. Besides that, the employed could also lock onto his location through the contract. The Tentacle Merchant¡¯s lips slightly curved up; she knew the lantern on Chen Qi¡¯s waist could counter her! However, the lantern couldn¡¯t defeat her, it could only keep Chen Qi away from her. This contract was enough to give the Tentacle Merchant the power to track his location. It thus signified that once the contract was signed, the Tentacle Merchant would always know Chen Qi¡¯s whereabouts. Even if eventually Chen Qi would defeat the Black Whale Pirate Group, the Tentacle Merchant could still torment him slowly. Big pitfall¡­ Chen Qi looked at the innocently faced Tentacle Merchant. The Tentacle Merchant crossed her arms, like a devout believer, smiling gently: ¡°Under normal circumstances, an Extraordinary Contract also has a fee, but human, I¡¯d offer you a discount.¡± Chen Qi hesitated for a moment, then signed the contract. Admittedly, he was taking a gamble. However, the problems with the Tentacle Merchant were not unsolvable. After all, the Tentacle Merchant might not be able to compete with the Blue Beast. Moreover, the resurrected Ice Witch could easily handle the current monster. Chen Qi used a knife to cut his finger, signing the Blood Covenant: ¡°Included food and lodging, and if you get injured, free medical care provided.¡± ¡°I cannot possibly be injured by those weaklings.¡± The Tentacle Merchant took the contract, her tentacle-like hair dancing with the cold sea breeze. Afterward, her bare feet lightly stepped over the ground, then suddenly, she turned back revealing a sinister gaze. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 579 03-25 - 359 The Dying Flower Witch_2 Chapter 579: Chapter 359 The Dying Flower Witch_2 S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Wait for my good news, human. Soon, you will have a ship capable of sailing the Nether Sea.¡± After saying this, the Tentacle Merchant began contacting the city¡¯s monsters to start building the ship. Little Crow watched the departing Tentacle Merchant and patted his chest: ¡°A monster¡­ phew, I hope nothing goes wrong¡­¡± Chen Qi glanced at the time and picked up the medicinal herbs he had just purchased. Some time had passed since they had come ashore, he wondered how Fen was doing? ¡­ ¡­ Aboard the Ghost Ship. The Water Elves had become ice sculptures, entering hibernation. Fen, wrapped in a thick and stiff blanket, leaned her small head on her knees, staring blankly at the campfire in front of her. The firelight flickered, casting a pale glow on her colorless face. The bright red flowers on her head had turned into withering whites, falling petal by petal into the sea under the breeze. So cold¡­ Fen¡¯s eyelids drooped, her consciousness gradually blurring. ¡°Fen, Fen, she won¡¯t die¡­¡± In the blurry vision, someone was calling her name. Fen slowly opened her eyes, in the misty fog, she saw her parents kneeling in front of the Family Head, pleading painfully, hoping the Family Head could grant them the antidote for Blood Flower Disease. However, within the Golden Canary, a powerful family known as the ¡®King¡¯s Hand¡¯, her parents had not ascended to Legend and had no right to exchange for the precious antidote. Even though, for the Family Head, obtaining the antidote only required visiting the A-grade Crack they sheltered and picking a flower. In the end, amidst desperate cries, her parents¡¯ legs were broken and they were thrown out. What time was this? Fen¡¯s consciousness grew increasingly blurry. At last, she felt herself holding her parents¡¯ hands, passing through the Black Forest, crossing the Big Snow Mountain, floating across the sea, to arrive at a solitary island, an island covered in bright red. On the island, a Prophet in a long robe elegantly sat on a rocking chair, humming a song, drinking coffee, and flipping through ancient books. At the feet of the Prophet, a vast expanse of mountains of corpses and seas of blood spread. She saw her parents holding hands, moving forward through the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, arriving in front of the Prophet and kneeling, pleading. Finally, they knelt for a very long time, until the snowflakes fell. Eventually, the Prophet softened his heart, and they struck a deal; the Prophet stood up, tapped her small head three times, and a bright red flower grew from the top of her head. Then, her parents held her, sobbing continuously. What exchange did they make? When was this memory? Fen felt her own memory fading like sand, more and more blurry, more and more vague. ¡°Am I¡­ going to die?¡± Fen thought silently. Since she was young, she had experienced this near-death sensation many times, but none as intense as now. ¡°So tired¡­¡± Fen slowly closed her eyes. However, suddenly, a new vision appeared before her. She saw, Chen Qi smiling at her. Chen Qi gently reached out his hand, then pinched her cheek. Even in the dream, Chen Qi was just as annoying, showing no respect for the elegant witch¡­ Fen smirked a little, yet offered no resistance. Wait! This doesn¡¯t seem like a vision! Chen Qi was really pinching her cheek. Achoo! Fen sneezed, her face turning red, looking at Chen Qi. ¡°Fen!¡± Chen Qi called out and said: ¡°Time for your medicine, Fen! Don¡¯t sleep too soundly!¡± ¡°I know, I know¡­¡± Fen buried the nightmare deep in her heart and then looked ahead. She saw, Chen Qi standing before her, looking at her worriedly. And beside him, the new crew member taken from the Black Whale Group, Doctor Crow from the Black Whale Group, was holding a steaming bowl of medicine soup, with a spoon, aiming it at her. Little Crow held the medicine soup and said: ¡°It¡¯s from the newly purchased herbs, I know a bit about mixing potions.¡± You two, are you possibly getting a bit close¡­ Fen, like a professional master, coldly said: ¡°There are some useless nutrients in the medicine, only serving to reduce the purity.¡± ¡°Indeed, you are right.¡± Little Crow didn¡¯t argue, extending the bowl of medicine toward Fen¡¯s mouth. Wrapped in a blanket like a caterpillar, Fen opened her mouth and said: ¡°Ah¡ª¡± ¡°!!!¡± Is this asking me to feed you? Little Crow¡¯s hand trembled slightly, her face blushing faintly. She suddenly realized, could the rumored cold Flower Witch be somewhat adorable? Little Crow carefully fed the medicine soup to Fen. Like a little cat, Fen slowly sipped the medicine soup with her tiny mouth. As the medicine soup poured down her throat, a tremendous Life Energy spread throughout her body. Fen¡¯s pale face gradually became rosy, and the withered little dazed flower on her head stood up again. Indeed, the ingredients from the Merchant Coffin could suppress this extreme cold¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief. As the protagonist of Witch Sea, Fen was more fragile than she had imagined. Maybe, it was because she hasn¡¯t turned evil¡­ Chen Qi silently thought. Fen asked with concern: ¡°How is everything?¡± In order not to worry Fen, Chen Qi did not share too much information, and only said solemnly: ¡°We haven¡¯t encountered any major dangers. We are upgrading a new ship and should reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin in about five days.¡± Five days later, they could meet the teacher, and enter the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­ Fen looked at the weary Chen Qi, wrapped in a blanket, and bumped his forehead with her little head: ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, Qi.¡± Bang! Chen Qi touched his forehead. Fen smiled slightly, her goal of travelling so far to reach the Witch Sea was about to be realized. ¡°Both of you, after my teacher is resurrected, she will not forget to reward you!¡± ¡°Especially you! Qi!¡± Wrapped in a blanket, Fen thought of her teacher and parents seeing Chen Qi, grinning foolishly. Hopefully, Fen remains as optimistic and naive as ever¡­ Chen Qi thought wryly. The Ice Witch should be able to help them overcome the upcoming crisis. ¡­ ¡­ Sea Coffin, Big Snow Mountain, the fifth day. In the thick snow, twenty-five Transcendents clad in heavy ice buffalo fur coats, struggled mightily through the blizzard. ¡°Everyone, hold on, just hold on!!¡± ¡°According to the map, we are almost there!!!¡± Leading the group, Palu trudged through the snow with his cane. Bree struggled forward; both his fleshly body and mechanical parts were severely affected by the extreme cold. Within the troop, whether it was the other just promoted weak legends, other Third Rank Transcendents, or the intelligent unicorn, all had severe frostbite. This frostbite ignored their transcendent bodies and penetrated deep into their souls. ¡°How much¡­ longer¡­ Captain¡­¡± ¡°I¡­ am so hungry¡­ I can¡¯t hold on anymore¡­¡± Bree¡¯s teeth chattered, speaking with difficulty. After finishing the last batch of ice melon worms the size of sunflower seeds, they had gone twenty hours without food. Additionally, in the blizzard, their device to contact Chen Qi faced signal interference and was unusable. With their food depleted and boundless cold piercing their souls, even if they reached the Witch¡¯s Coffin, they would undoubtedly die if Chen Qi didn¡¯t arrive as planned! And even if Chen Qi arrived, they still lacked sufficient food to sustain their vital signs. Palu didn¡¯t answer, continuing to lean on his cane, struggling through the blizzard towards the peak of the snow mountain. Suddenly, he stopped and looked into the distance. Amidst the roaring storm, Palu shouted loudly: ¡°We have arrived!¡± Palu looked toward the distance, and even through the massive blizzard, he could still see a transparent blue barrier standing at the end of their sight! ¡°We¡¯re here!¡± Bree exhaled, leading everyone behind Palu, standing before the snow mountain, looking towards their ultimate destination, the Witch¡¯s Coffin. In the distance, one could vaguely see the entire earth seem to dip down, forming a special rectangular shape, that is the legendary Witch¡¯s Coffin, the place of Time Condensation! ¡°We¡­¡± Palu was about to celebrate. However, at that moment, they heard a long dragon roar. In the relentless storm, Palu¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. He felt the presence of the Black Whale Group. But more terrifying than the Black Whale Group, was the gaze from the sky! Palu slowly lifted his head. A pair of dragon eyes that traversed the entire Big Snow Mountain, from the pinnacle of the sky, had set their sights on them. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 580 - 360 Absolute Power Chapter 580: Chapter 360 Absolute Power Huff, huff¡ª¡ª On the snow-capped mountain¡¯s summit, the tiny silhouettes of people peered through the layers of storm to gaze upon a terrifying entity above the sky. The bone-chilling wind, like a waterfall, plummeted from the heavens, hammering upon them. ¡°It¡¯s a blizzard! Everyone, defend!¡± S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bree urgently deployed a shield, barely resisting the howling gales. Amidst the raging winds, they gradually discerned the being that soared in the sky. The Blizzard Dragon, also known as the Blizzard Dragon King, was even termed by many adventurer¡¯s diaries as the master of the blizzard, a Dragon God-like terrifying entity. The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s size was not particularly large; it was only twenty-five meters in length, much smaller compared to the likes of the Black Light Dragon, Molten Lava Dragon, Mountain Dragon, and many other mighty beings known as Dragon Kings. However, despite being smaller than most revered as ¡®Dragon Kings,¡¯ it was arguably the pinnacle of Dragon King Level existence. Its body was covered in shining silver-white ice crystal scales. Each ice crystal scale harbored a powerful Ice Crystal Power that could slow down any attack that neared it! Its heart, situated in its chest, was akin to an ice spring a thousand meters deep, capable of affecting an environment of over ten thousand meters. As a behemoth, it could even create an enormous ¡®Domain¡¯ that spread across thirty thousand meters. Its breath was a blizzard; its mere existence was an immovable Big Snow Mountain. Zack, the second mate of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, picked up his two-meter-tall axe shield and asked: ¡°How ¡¯bout it? Captain, are we going to throw down?¡± Zack¡¯s Fourth Rank profession was the Blade Phase War Berserk, an advanced profession derived from the Berserker. This was a pure Blade Phase profession, and their mission was to engage in one mad battle after another. The crazier the battle, the higher the reward! Undoubtedly, the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s strength was already of the Saint Level. In the many lost adventurers¡¯ diaries, the Blizzard Dragon King was a formidable entity in the first half of the Sea Coffin, only second to the Tentacle Witch and Lord of Condensation of the Merchant Coffin! Its scales could even produce Fourth Rank Legendary Taboo Weapons. And its Dragon Heart was known as the purest creation of the Ice Phase, a must-study subject for anyone who pursues the path of ice. Moreover, its dragon egg was the dream of every Dragon Tamer in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. In this mission, Palu and his crew also took up the commission for the dragon egg. If they could take down the Blizzard Dragon King, this adventure would yield a full load of spoils. Palu hardly hesitated as he said: ¡°Avoid combat.¡± In Palu¡¯s original plan, they needed to reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin; he was responsible for delaying the Black Whale Pirate Group, while Chen Qi and Fen entered the Witch¡¯s Coffin to resurrect the Ice Witch. In the original plan, their fighting power was equivalent, and even with the Black Whale Group mired in the quagmire of war, they held an advantage! However, the sudden appearance of the Blue Beast had already drastically shifted the balance of power on the battlefield. The only thing they could rely on during their mission was his D20 Domain. During the duration of the D20 Domain, Palu was confident that with his own strength, he could fend off the Blue Beast and the multitude of pirates following him! But the D20 could only last for 20 minutes, and once it ended, they would be like homeless dogs, utterly at the mercy of others. What¡¯s more, they were now weakened, and with nightfall, endless vicious creatures would emerge. In these days, they had encountered Snow Monsters, avalanches, unimaginable sub-zero conditions¡ªapart from a select few Legends, everyone¡¯s stamina had nearly reached its limit. To speak nothing of attacking the Blizzard Dragon King on their own, even if the Blizzard Dragon King trampled them in person, they would have no choice but to bear it. ¡°Let¡¯s keep moving¡­¡± ¡°Also, stay alert, I¡¯ve sensed the presence of the Black Whale Group.¡± Palu spoke very softly, concealing his Spiritual Power as he moved forward with the support of his staff. Everyone followed behind the captain, pushing through the bone-chilling blizzard as they continued on. Fortunately, the Blizzard Dragon King in the sky merely circled overhead, observing them without launching any attacks. Two hours later, the group finally descended from Big Snow Mountain and arrived on the plains. Thud! A Third Rank Doctor, succumbing to the extreme cold like an ice sculpture, toppled over. ¡°Put him on the cart; we¡¯re about to camp.¡± Palu exhaled a puff of white steam, giving orders. The plains they were currently on were surrounded by Big Snow Mountain. In the middle of the plains was a sharply defined rectangular depression stretching ten thousand meters in length, this indented expanse, much like a giant tomb, was the Witch¡¯s Coffin. The temperature near the Witch¡¯s Coffin would drop once more. Once near, one¡¯s thoughts, movements, and even their soul would slow down until eventually becoming an immovable ice sculpture. This place was both a natural site and a sanctuary artificially crafted by the original witches. Under the defense of the Witch¡¯s Coffin, only witches could move freely. At the same time, atop the Witch¡¯s Coffin, separated by a barrier resembling the aurora borealis, lay an obstruction preventing deeper intrusion. Only by gathering five Witch Relics could one unlock the Witch¡¯s Coffin, deactivate its defenses, and enter its depths. Palu adjusted his hat, using Spiritual Power Detection to surveil the surroundings. The Black Hunter had yet to arrive at the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Indeed, crossing the sea was no easy task¡­ Palu could already picture Chen Qi and those self-proclaimed disciples of the Sea God in a crazy struggle. If they were unlucky, Chen Qi might have already been tainted by the Sea God¡¯s power and turned into one of its disciples. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Paragraph copied Chapter 581 - 360 Absolute Power_2 Chapter 581: Chapter 360 Absolute Power_2 Palu shook his head and shouted loudly: ¡°Come with me, we will set up camp on the border of the Witch¡¯s Coffin, waiting for the arrival of the Black Hunter.¡± Can the Black Hunter really arrive here in such a short time? Bree picked up his backpack and followed Palu and others, looking for a sheltered spot. Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡ª The group progressed across the icy surface, eventually choosing a sheltered position about a kilometer near the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Suddenly, serious cracks appeared in the ice under their feet. ¡°Hmm?¡± Palu looked down in confusion. In the icy depths beneath their feet, they could see piranhas drifting. There¡¯s water under the ice¡­ A strange doubt flashed in Palu¡¯s eyes. The terrain of the Sea Coffin was bizarre, meaning this ¡®plain¡¯ might be a large lake frozen on the surface, and the Witch¡¯s Coffin was a coffin built in the middle of this lake. That is to say, there might be people hiding underneath their feet. No, under such extreme cold conditions, even a maddened Deep Sea Hunter wouldn¡¯t hide in the cold water. ¡°Everyone, watch your feet¡­¡± Palu called out loudly. However, suddenly, everyone fell into a brief silence. In the blizzard ahead, a graceful figure was seen waving a burning lantern towards them. In the midst of the snowstorm, a cheerful and joyful voice came: ¡°Good afternoon, are you hungry?¡± ¡°Everyone! Pick up your weapons, prepare for battle!¡± Palu did not hesitate, aiming the Lucky Gun at the figure ahead. And Palu¡¯s crew behind him, some picked up axes and shields, others heavy shields, others dual swords, and in an instant, they formed a thick wall! Everyone held their breath, ready to strike at any moment. And the woman in the snowstorm slowly stepped over the icy ground and walked towards them: ¡°Do I really look that frightening?¡± Palu¡¯s pupils contracted. The person was none other than one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals, Big Mama Carol. Carol was an old rival of their Ice Demon Pirate Group, but at this moment, two things about Carol filled everyone with boundless fear. Firstly, in this heavy snow, she was wearing very little! In this environment, she was only wearing a plain white shirt and tight shorts. Secondly, her smile was very broad! Unlike those starving and freezing, the face of Carol in front of them was rosy, her mouth slightly upturned. Carol took out the flintlock from her waist, speaking cheerfully: ¡°Palu, I heard you can transform into a woman, a man, or even a beast.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a kind I haven¡¯t tasted yet. How about this, Palu, kneel down and lick my foot, and I¡¯ll spare your crew and give them to my subordinates.¡± Carol hummed lightly. A long time ago, Carol wanted to add the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group to her harem! Palu gripped his fire gun tightly, giving only a glance. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Attack! The crew understood instantly and charged forward. Among them, First Mate Zack was the quickest; he violently rotated the gear of the large shield in his hand, transforming it into a giant axe! The heavy shield, in his hands, instantly turned into an axe chopping downwards. ¡°Blade Release. Mad Demon!¡± ¡°Blade Release. Qi Power Transformation. Dragon Axe!¡± Boom! A thundering drum sound arose beside Zack, and behind him, a five-meter-tall Berserker clad in bloodied armor appeared, wielding a blood-stained giant axe! This giant axe, like a molten lava meteor, chopped towards Carol¡¯s head. ¡°Using release right out the gate, such a newly promoted Fourth Rank rookie really lacks etiquette¡­¡± ¡°Draw Gun Skill!¡± In a flash, Carol quickly drew her gun from her waist and aimed it at Zack¡¯s axe! That¡¯s quick! Zack was utterly shocked. He was already mid-air, yet the opponent managed to draw her gun in such a short time. Bang! Blazing Spiral Magic Bullet! The scorching spiral flames condensed in the air, quickly forming a huge firestorm that directly charged towards Zack¡¯s forehead! In the spiral flames, the weakened Zack due to hunger and cold was forcefully blown away, his body engulfed by the scorching flames. ¡°Before we arrived here, the Blue Beast had hijacked the highest level of weapons box from the Magic Bullet family.¡± Carol slightly smiled, reloading her bullets. However, the next second, something unexpected happened! Unknown to her, Palu had already approached her, holding a constantly flipping Magic Book! At this moment, Palu, clad in a white Mage Robe, his azure blue eyes reflecting countless Magic Arrays and compound rune patterns. His entire eyes resembled an enormous library. This was¡­ Carol was completely stunned. His appearance was just like the Book Saint from the Tower of Books! Palu whispered: ¡°Dice Dissolve. Instant Mimic.¡± With no hesitation, Palu used one of his trump cards. Instant Mimic required consuming a large amount of ¡®imitated person¡¯s¡¯ Spiritual Power. As the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, Palu had once stumbled upon the Book Saint in a lost relic site and took on a commission to help her gather materials. In return, the Book Saint gave Palu a Magic Guidebook storing her Spiritual Power, allowing him to perform this special ¡®transformation¡¯. Suddenly, Palu¡¯s Magic Guidebook flipped rapidly, eventually forming a series of vast Magic Arrays! Palu said in a deep voice: ¡°Great Magic Bullet!¡± River-like majestic Spiritual Power surged from Palu¡¯s Magic Guidebook, ultimately forming a straight beam shooting into the sky! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 582 - 360 Absolute Power_3 Chapter 582: Chapter 360 Absolute Power_3 This battle must be quick and decisive! And, at the same time, above Palu¡¯s head, the twenty-sided dice spun crazily, and finally, it stopped on the number 15. 1.5 times the damage! Boom! Carol couldn¡¯t react in time and could only brace herself with bent arms! A giant white light engulfed her figure. Under this immense impact, even the huge blizzard was dispersed. As the dust slowly cleared, Carol, covered in wounds, spat out a mouthful of bloodied teeth, gasping heavily: ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Her skin became branded with numerous runes, and her two blocking arms were like candles melting away, continuously dripping hot blood! Serious injury! As expected of Captain¡­ Carol spat out a mouthful of bloodied teeth, smiling: ¡°You got some skills, Palu!¡± ¡°But, it¡¯s still not enough, this level of release! It¡¯s simply incapable of shaking the Blue Beast! Unable to move the power of the Saint!¡± ¡°Saint¡­¡± Palu¡¯s robe slowly disappeared, returning to his normal state. His own Spiritual Power could not support him to maintain the ¡®Book Saint¡¯ state for too long. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Palu extended his hand, signaling everyone to back away. Bree whispered softly: ¡°Captain¡­¡± ¡°You all prepare to combine and cast a high-powered Magic Technique.¡± Palu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, as the captain, he had to first stabilize the situation. However, soon enough, a familiar figure appeared in the distance. The azure flames burned vigorously amidst the cold wind. The Blue Beast stood in the Witch¡¯s Coffin, its azure pupils calmly surveying everything. Then, he stretched out a hand and snapped his fingers! Carol smiled faintly: ¡°The moment the prey steps into the trap, they are nothing but a feast on the table.¡± sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! Suddenly, the ground shook violently! A creature towering a hundred meters high, like a mountain, abruptly broke through the ice beneath their feet! This is¡­ Palu looked up, though always wary of the ground below, he hadn¡¯t expected that a giant creature was hidden underneath! The huge black shadow completely enveloped their figures. Palu looked up, the hundred-meter beast in front of him was none other than the Black Sea Giant Elephant, the masterpiece of the Black Whale Group that once broke through the thick walls of the navy base! The earth shook and the mountains swayed! The Black Sea Giant Elephant swung its trunk, violently hitting the people behind Palu! Because of the cold, everyone¡¯s reaction speed couldn¡¯t dodge this blow. Beneath a hundred-meter deep pit, the Ice Demon Pirate Group was ambushed, suffering heavy damages. The Blue Beast stood in the distance, watching this scene. All of the people trying to stop him, aside from Palu, were just weak ants. Next, he just had to wait for Palu to open his release, and once the release ended, this Sea Coffin would be his dwelling. Boom! Boom! The Black Sea Giant Elephant, like a tyrant, relentlessly hammered against those attempting to rise! One blow after another! ¡°It¡¯s over¡­¡± The Blue Beast murmured quietly. However, at the moment his words fell, the pupils of the Blue Beast suddenly contracted. He saw the space in front of them flash with massive Black Lightning. The Blue Beast turned his head towards the distant horizon. Black Lightning was a phenomenon of Space Jump¡­ A ship, aiming to sail directly into the frigid ice plains? The Blue Beast silently raised his right hand. In his right hand, the deep blue Vortex Fire continually took shape! He was ready to destroy the Black Hunter¡¯s Ghost Ship with the power of a single hand! Boom! The black lightning increased, the entire space seemed to be engulfed in a storm cloud! ¡°Goodbye¡­¡± The Hand of Azure whispered, releasing its own Skill. Boom! However, before he could finish, a Catastrophe Ship was catapulted out of the Crack! In almost an instant, a giant ship ablaze with raging Ghost Fire, along with the Blue Beast and the Black Sea Giant Elephant in front of him, was all sent flying! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 583 - 361: Unfolding the Domain, Gunfire Queen! Chapter 583: Chapter 361: Unfolding the Domain, Gunfire Queen! Thunderous roar! ¡°Ghost Ship?¡± Palu¡¯s pupils shrank. He did not share the same joy as the other sailors; instead, he felt a sense of terror. That was not Chen Qi¡¯s ship, and there was an indescribable horror emanating from it! Amidst the massive black lightning, the Ghost Ship, like a sword in raging waves, crashed straight into the Black Sea Giant Elephant¡¯s enormous body. In that moment, ice splintered everywhere, the Black Sea Giant Elephant let out a piercing wail, echoing across the entire ice plain! The colossal body, having lost its balance from the collision, staggered a few steps before it thunderously fell, smashing the surrounding ice and causing massive chunks of ice to rise! The tremendous impact sent everyone reeling backward, whether it was Carol, the Blue Beast, or the Ice Demon Pirate Group, all were forced to retreat a hundred steps! Only the Black Death Doctor, safe upon a high rock at Witch¡¯s Coffin, remained unharmed, avoiding this assault. ¡°This ship? Is it Black Hunter¡¯s new vessel; have they finally arrived?¡± ¡°I have been waiting for them.¡± Standing on high ground, the Black Death Doctor closed the book in his hands, eyes flickering with indescribable excitement. In this conflict, although the Black Whale Group and the Blue Beast had forged an alliance, there remained irreconcilable differences between them. Both coveted the Ice Witch¡¯s corpse and the countless treasures within the Witch¡¯s Coffin. However, their methods of action were entirely different. Crucially, the Black Whale Group advocated capturing the Black Hunter and the Witch alive. Both Little Crow, captured by the Black Hunter, and the Black Hunter himself were crucial. To the Blue Beast, however, these two were merely strong figures of this era, legends of this time. But that was all. In the eyes of the Blue Beast, those whom he could kill should feel honored. The situation with Black Hunter was troublesome¡­ the Black Death Doctor let out a long sigh. To save family and friends, to single-handedly operate a ship, to block a colossal beast¡¯s pursuit with self-destruction, was a tale of countless heroes of the Witch Sea. But the Black Hunter¡¯s operation was like throwing an egg against a rock. The Black Sea Giant Elephant was not a beast that a thirty-meter medium-sized ship could conquer! The Black Sea Giant Elephant was the perfect experimental subject, incorporating Great Whale Blood and the A-grade Titan Potion from the Titan Crack World of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, it could be said to be one of the Black Whale Group¡¯s most powerful trump cards. Whether it was cannon fire or warships, in front of the mountainous strength of the Black Sea Giant Elephant, they were just fragile bubbles. It was this Black Sea Giant Elephant that allowed the Black Whale Group to conquer the islands of the Witch Sea with irresistible force. ¡°However, why isn¡¯t the Black Sea Giant Elephant getting up?¡± ¡°Black Sea Giant Elephant¡­¡± ¡°Black Sea Giant Elephant?¡± The Black Death Doctor clutched the book in his hands, softly calling out to the Black Sea Giant Elephant. The enormous noise gradually subsided, the Black Sea Giant Elephant lay on the ice plain, hot dark brown blood continuously flowing from its three-meter-thick skin. The blood dyed the earth red. An audacious thought emerged in the Black Death Doctor¡¯s mind: The Black Sea Giant Elephant seemed to have been killed by the Ghost Ship¡­ Only then did the Black Death Doctor notice that, although the overall color tone had not changed much, the Black Hunter¡¯s Ghost Ship exuded an extremely strong eerie aura. The Ghost Ship was wrapped in an eerie green light, like a Netherworld vessel emerging from the Abyss, with no silhouettes of sails or sounds of oars, yet moving at an unnatural speed over the ice, smooth as a mirror. And importantly, after the collision, the green flames on the ship¡¯s body, rather than diminishing, burned even more fiercely. In this instant, everyone from the Black Whale Group, the sailors of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and the Blue Beast, who had been knocked into the Witch¡¯s Coffin, fell into brief silence. Everyone chose silence, as if by unspoken agreement. Thump! Thump! Thump! Beneath the steady footsteps, a man wearing a captain¡¯s hat, dressed in thick black hunter¡¯s clothes, walked through the raging green flames, looking down at everyone present in the battle. On his shoulder, a Water Elf with green flames burned, scanning the people present with a fierce gaze. Chen Qi lightly flicked his finger, igniting the lantern in his hand: ¡°Good afternoon, everyone, my apologies for not stopping the ship in time.¡± ¡°Black Hunter! What do you intend to do?¡± Carol shouted fiercely. What to do? Chen Qi silently swept over the battlefield. Palu was uninjured, the Ice Demon Pirate Group was extremely weakened, the Blue Beast slightly injured, and the Black Sea Giant Elephant of the Black Whale Group had managed to reach here¡­ Was it the effect of Black Whale Blood? Chen Qi¡¯s lantern flickered in the wind. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Normally, creatures with low intelligence, when in the Sea Coffin, would easily fall under the influence of the Sea Coffin and become deformed. Renowned as a ¡®Universal Medicine,¡¯ Black Whale Blood¡¯s immunity far exceeded ordinary people¡¯s expectations. And below the ice, Chen Qi could distinctly feel that there were more than one ¡®Black Sea Giant Elephant.¡¯ Indeed, the Black Whale Group had made preparations that surpassed his imagination. Chen Qi stood in the midst of the blazing green fire, the sound of breaking bones behind him, as a bright red tentacle pulled out from his waist: ¡°Come on, everyone, let¡¯s see if the legendary Blue Beast and the Black Death Doctor¡¯s giant elephant plan are as powerful as the legends say.¡± The Black Death Doctor was silent for a moment. Meanwhile, the Blue Beast tilted its head, warily sizing up Chen Qi¡¯s ship. Palu finally heaved a sigh of relief: ¡°Thank you! Your arrival was just in time!¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 584 - 361: Unfolding the Domain, Gunfire Queen! _2 Chapter 584: Chapter 361: Unfolding the Domain, Gunfire Queen! _2 Carol fell into a brief silence. Black Hunter didn¡¯t notice her, even though she was dressed beautifully and was the first to speak to him. Chen Qi actually ignored her! Swoosh! Carol sped up and positioned herself in front of Chen Qi. Clank! Clank! As Carol¡¯s red hair gently swayed in the wind, she successfully loaded the extremely powerful Blazing Spiral Magic Bullet! Carol shouted loudly: ¡°Black Hunter, let¡¯s have a pirate duel!¡± ¡°Duel?¡± A slight smirk appeared on Chen Qi¡¯s lips. He didn¡¯t expect that the first person to come and challenge him would be Carol. Carol had not forgotten the insults she and the Witch had hurled at him. She had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and now, in front of everyone, was undoubtedly the best chance to save face. Then, Carol looked up, her eyes flashing with a venomous light: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t kill you, but I will lock you in the darkest room, then let you experience being doused in wax all over your body and trampled by high heels, you little dog!¡± ¡°As for Miss Witch, she will be knocking on thick glass, shedding tears, watching me humiliate your backside with a large gun barrel¡­¡± ¡°And this scene will make the newspapers for all to see!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Hold it in, hold it in¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes twitched as he tried to maintain a calm demeanor. Put it in the backside? What is Big Mama talking about with so many people here? On the ship, Little Crow imagined that scene, his face turning hot. Though exaggerated, Big Mama wasn¡¯t lying. All the men who Big Mama defeated met with a terrible fate, even if they were as gentle as a kitten, trying to please in every way, they ultimately were discarded like trash. Brutal, toying with men, Gunfire Queen, this is the Pirate General. Most men abandoned by her end up fearing tall women for life, just like the Black-eyed Captain. And Fen¡¯s attention was caught by something rather strange. Why did Big Mama Carol say ¡°your little Witch¡±? Could it be that in the eyes of others at sea, he and the Black Hunter had such a relationship? What would the teacher think if he heard? With a shivering body, Fen couldn¡¯t help but let his thoughts run wild. In a dark corner, a creature with tentacle-like hair gritted its teeth. ¡°Fen, give me the potion.¡± Chen Qi interrupted their grotesque imagining, reaching out his hand. ¡°Okay.¡± Fen handed a Blood Frenzy Potion to Chen Qi. Chen Qi opened his mouth and drank down the potion. In a moment, Carol¡¯s Spirit Power Field erupted around her like a scorching furnace. Even in the icy tundra, everyone could sense the vast Spirit Power Field. All present were astounded, their minds blank. This Spirit Power Field was not just intimidating; it was a precursor to a ¡®Domain¡¯! Although there were many descriptions of Domains in the newspapers, most people had only ever seen Palu¡¯s D20 Domain! Having mastery over Domains is the most crucial dividing line among Legends! ¡°Carol finally completed that move¡­¡± A hint of worry flashed in Palu¡¯s eyes. Carol was highly talented, and the reason she hadn¡¯t mastered her Domain before the tide was that she was always striving for excellence. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once her Domain unfolded, it could wreak havoc on ten thousand meters of land. Even the Deep Sea Titan would likely be unable to withstand her assault. Carol continued moving forward while loading her bullets. As she moved step by step, the air began to fill with a suffocating and scorching sensation. Then, she slowly and leisurely raised her firearm in her hand, aiming it at Chen Qi¡¯s neck. ¡°Hammer Domain. Gunfire Queen!¡± ¡°Bang!¡± A gunshot sounded. The bullet, with a flash of fire, streaked across the sky, and as it flew, the entire world seemed to be viciously torn apart by a colossal hand, drastically changing. The white sky turned into night. The ice field they were on transformed instantly into a desolate wasteland full of gunsmoke, where countless outlaws wandered on the dangerous battlefield, each armed with extremely dangerous firearms. A prompt appeared in front of Chen Qi. [You are now within Carol¡¯s Hammer Phase Domain ¡®Gunfire Queen¡¯.] [Within the Domain of the Gunfire Queen, bullets can replicate infinitely, and all bullets¡¯ power is increased by 50%!] Chen Qi looked up, gazing at the wasteland before him. Carol¡¯s Domain was centered around him. The next second, Carol jumped forward, arriving in front of Chen Qi, and aimed the barrel of the gun at his neck. She pulled out a stack of backpack cards from her waist and whispered again: ¡°Hammer Release. Infinite Gun Formation.¡± Then, she fiercely threw the thirty backpack cards in her hand. Instantly, on the vast battlefield, Carol¡¯s thirty backpack cards flew into the air, continuously dropping firearms which floated mid-air. Each backpack card contained over three hundred rifles, and in total, the number of firearms reached a staggering ten thousand! In Shell Country, Carol had always been in the firearms business. Only ten Hammer Phase Transcendents were needed to continuously mass-produce a large amount of firearms. However, Extraordinary Bullets were always a problem. The bullets produced by ordinary Transcendents were just slightly larger fireballs, hardly effective against other Transcendents. Only the Magic Bullet family¡¯s Spiral Bullets were real weapons! However, the Magic Bullet family tightly controlled the price of bullets, and Spiral Bullets were extremely expensive, with a single bullet often costing as much as fifty thousand shell coins. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 585 - 361: Unfolding the Domain, Gunfire Queen!_3 Chapter 585: Chapter 361: Unfolding the Domain, Gunfire Queen!_3 Within the Domain of the Gunfire Queen, Hammer Power can replicate the precious Spiral Bullets! Each Spiral Bullet carries a force comparable to a cannon! This means, within this Domain, she doesn¡¯t possess ten thousand guns, but ten thousand penetrating cannons! Her Domain truly bombards and riddles the ground with gunfire and bullets! ¡°Black Hunter, this next part might hurt a bit!¡± ¡°You and your crew behind you, hang in there!¡± Carol took a step forward and spoke to Chen Qi. In the next instant, ten thousand long guns formed a huge circular gun formation in the air, with Chen Qi right at the center of the gun muzzles. It¡¯s over, she¡¯s actually initiating the release! Palu watched this scene, attempting to aid Chen Qi by casting ¡®Dice¡¯. However, Chen Qi was too far from him. Insanity! Insanity! Black Death Doctor watched the scene before him and roared: ¡°Stop! Carol, you cannot kill Black Hunter!¡± Such fierce firepower, even the Black Sea Giant Elephant couldn¡¯t withstand it! This wasn¡¯t about capturing Black Hunter alive; this was an attempt to kill Black Hunter! ¡°He¡¯ll make it through.¡± Carol lightly placed the gun muzzle to her red lips, blew gently, and mimicked softly: ¡°Bang!¡± Instantly, the circular gun formation fired vehemently, tens of thousands of Spiral Bullets burst out, creating numerous spirals, rushing towards Chen Qi at the center. The bullets caused huge waves of spirals, and the entire air seemed covered by an endless storm! Everyone looked up in horror, as if the next instant, they could see Chen Qi¡¯s ship turn to dust. Starting with activating the Domain¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and silently drew his long sword from his waist. The moment he pulled out his long sword, a subtle and minute crack slowly opened. ¡°Rift Slash.¡± Instantly, the whole world was dyed in a layer of silent blue. The temperature in the entire space plummeted again, reaching an astonishing sub-one hundred degrees. And all the high-speed bullets aiming at Chen Qi stopped mid-air. ¡°???¡± Carol blinked, surprised, as she discovered the whole world had come to a halt. Time congealed? Black Hunter¡¯s Domain? Carol stood completely stunned; her thoughts were ongoing, but her entire body seemed to be slowed down by fifty times. Black Hunter¡¯s Domain¡­ A hint of confusion flashed in Carol¡¯s eyes. She had anticipated that Black Hunter would employ his Domain. But she was confident that her Gunfire Queen was superior to Black Hunter¡¯s Domain. Logically, both Domains should counteract each other, however, the Domain deployed by Chen Qi completely overwhelmed hers. In this brief moment, Carol pondered rapidly, yet regardless of her thoughts, she was unable to act! She felt like a soul trapped inside a puppet, able to see the exterior world, able to perceive others¡¯ disdain, yet unable to do anything! Chen Qi gently moved the bullets away from his face, one after another. Then, he approached Carol, and next, placed her at the center of the bullets. Huh, this is Rift Slash Lv3¡­ Chen Qi turned back, quietly gazing at Carol. To deal with the inflated Carol before him, he didn¡¯t even need to draw his sword. In this slowed flow, Carol¡¯s expression shifted bit by bit from confidence to fear. Ultimately, under her legendary speed, she slowly uttered a simple word: ¡°Save¡­¡± Save me! Lord Blue Beast! Carol roared internally. Her mind had screamed a thousand times for help! Yet her body had only moved half a meter. And afar, Blue Beast was adapting to the congealment, step by step approaching him. ¡°Too slow¡­¡± After confirming his allies were in a safe position, Chen Qi silently snapped his fingers. Instantly, the azure time shattered, the congealed space halted, and the endless bullets¡¯ spirals pounded the Ghost Ship above, igniting a spiral storm like never before! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 586 - 362: Opening the Witchs Coffin Chapter 586: Chapter 362: Opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin Crack! Crack! Like a frozen sculpture, Palu struggled to move her body, staring in disbelief at the horrific scene before her. Almost the instant Black Hunter entered the fray, the fairy-tale-like ice plain burst into ferocious flames. And the trail blazed by the Ghost Ship had split the ice plain in two¡ªhalf heaven, half hell. After the Rift Slash was dispelled, everyone looked up, trying to find Carol in the wreckage. ¡°My esteemed Lord Carol!¡± ¡°Sister Carol!¡± ¡°Lady Sister!¡± Voices called out loudly, but as the dust settled, the first sight that met their eyes sent a bone-chilling cold through them. Against a sky of white ash, the Ghost Ship remained unscathed, despite facing countless Spiral Bullets. Bang! And Carol, mangled and bloody like a dewdrop falling from a great height, crashed onto the ice plain with a thud. In that very moment, the robust, beautiful, seductive Gunfire Queen lay on the ground like trash, covered in scars. ¡°I, I¡­¡± Carol lay on the ground in despair, her eyeballs struggling to move. She extended a blood-soaked finger towards Chen Qi. However, it was all in vain. Her remaining strength was far from sufficient to sustain her in battle. Indeed, she had contemplated her defeat, imagining that Black Hunter, with his powerful physique, could withstand her Gunfire Queen¡¯s Domain! But she never expected that after initiating her Domain, she would last only a mere three seconds. Just three seconds! Defeated in one move! Behind Carol, countless of Carol¡¯s admirers were showing looks of terror. ¡°What the hell happened!?¡± ¡°Why did Lord Carol lose!¡± ¡°What just happened! Could it be that Black Hunter has also mastered the Domain!?¡± ¡°Lord Carol, you no longer deserve to be my master!¡± Standing at a distance, watching the battle, the numerous pirates cursed as they hugged themselves tightly. They all felt that with Black Hunter¡¯s Domain activated, the temperature of the world dropped even further, and the wind grew even more piercing. ¡°Cough, cough!¡± Black Death Doctor drank some hot water and, struggling to move his body, explained to the onlookers: ¡°See? This is Black Hunter. In a very short time, his Rift Slash has reached a state of perfection.¡± A flicker of excitement passed through the aged eyes of Black Death Doctor. The pinnacle of legend is often decided by a single Domain. Domains have levels and relationships of restraint. Undoubtedly, the Rift Slash, among all the Domains Black Death Doctor had seen, was extremely powerful. However, under normal circumstances, when two Domains overlap and intersect, such a one-sided situation shouldn¡¯t occur. ¡°Is it because of the Crack?¡± Black Death Doctor stroked his chin, speculating quietly. It wasn¡¯t just about the Crack. According to the information from the Blue Beast, not long ago, the Rift Slash Chen Qi mastered was still incomplete. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And now, such a dramatic change had occurred. Without a doubt, something happened in that time¡­ What could it be? Black Death Doctor curiously speculated. What exactly? What had caused Black Hunter¡¯s power to surge again in such a short period? Why? Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Black Death Doctor, and he had a revelation! Black Death Doctor, looking at Black Hunter standing above, explained word by word: ¡°I¡¯ve got it!¡± Black Death Doctor had seen through it all. Without a doubt, something had happened to Chen Qi as he encountered the Merchant Coffin. And the most likely thing was that he had received the blessing of the Lord of Condensation. Some individuals who spent an extended time at sea might be graced with an ¡®inspiration talent¡¯ called the Sea Blessing. However, to receive the blessing of the Lord of Condensation, one needed much more¡ªimmense willpower, a challenge as difficult as a naked mortal crossing an ice plain amidst blizzards. Black Death Doctor spread his arms and proclaimed loudly: ¡°You have received the Lord of Condensation¡¯s blessing, haven¡¯t you? Black Hunter!¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi looked at Black Death Doctor in surprise. He had guessed everything correctly. In a sense, he had indeed received the Lord of Condensation¡¯s blessing. The blessing of the Lord of Condensation was truly precious! Seeing Chen Qi¡¯s expression, Black Death Doctor laughed maniacally: ¡°Worthy indeed of the vessel that the Great Whale has set his sights on! Come on, Black Hunter, abandon the Witch, leave the Ice Witch behind! Join our Black Whale Group! I promise you, in the name of the Whale Father, we are willing to absolve you of all your sins! In the future, you will be the Vice-Captain of the Black Whale Group, and my beloved daughter Little Crow will be the Second Captain! As for how to execute the Witch, that decision is yours too! Furthermore, if you fancy the Witch, we of the Black Whale Group are willing to help you capture her!¡± Recruitment¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his forehead. The Black Whale Group really liked him. Black Death Doctor took out a blood-red contract from his backpack card. As Black Death Doctor unfolded the contract, a dazzling blood-red light burst forth. Everyone was taken aback. This contract wasn¡¯t ordinary; it was a reward from the A-grade Crack, ¡°Court of Laws,¡± the Libra Contract! Even Saints could not defy the terms of this contract, which differed from most contracts¡ªif violated, the person¡¯s entire soul would be extinguished. Legend has it that when this contract is signed, the God of Balance, who presides over the scales of fairness, appears in person. It¡¯s said that in a century in the Witch Sea, only during the last Crack Tide did the Black Whale Group join with a Saint Level Hunter to sign this contract in alliance to combat a rampaging Titan. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 587 - 362: Opening the Witchs Coffin_2 Chapter 587: Chapter 362: Opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin_2 Black Death Doctor spoke with sincerity: ¡°Black Hunter, join us. I swear by the name of the God of Balance, if you join us, we will provide you with the most precious resources! In our ambitions, you will become the new god of the Witch Sea!¡± New god¡­ Chen Qi looked into the sincere eyes of the Black Death Doctor. In his eyes, Chen Qi really seemed like the perfect vessel. Undoubtedly, once joined, he would possess new power. But as a price, to become the vessel of the Great Whale, he would forever be the agent of the Great Whale in Shell Country. Chen Qi shook his head, about to make small talk to buy some time for the Ice Demon Pirate Group to recover. However, suddenly, two streams of black tears appeared on the dry cheeks of the Black Death Doctor. The Black Death Doctor was crying, crying over his loss. He roared hysterically: ¡°Stop! Blue Beast!¡± It was too late! In the next instant, the figure of the Blue Beast drew a dazzling blue trace on the ice field! And he was only a meter away from Chen Qi! The tears of the Black Death Doctor kept flowing. The Blue Beast was different from the Black Whale Group; he had no pity for the Black Hunter! And the Black Hunter had just used his Domain, facing the absolute overwhelming force of the Blue Beast, he had no way out! Even the Black Hunter couldn¡¯t reopen his Domain in such a short time. In this brief moment, the blue flames on the face of the Blue Beast gently scorched Chen Qi¡¯s face. After several days apart, the reason in the eyes of the Blue Beast was gradually returning. With the rich resources of the Crack Tide and the funding from the Black Whale Group, his body, after fighting with the Black Light Dragon, had recovered quite a bit. The Blue Beast stopped in front of Chen Qi, posing for a Draw Sword Slash: ¡°Is your codename Black Hunter? You truly are a one-in-a-million genius.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, I¡¯ve killed three hundred and ten such geniuses.¡± The Blue Beast murmured softly: ¡°Goodbye.¡± Then, he fiercely swung the rusty long sword in his hand. In this era, the Blue Beast had no mercy for others. Blue Fire Slash! Boom! In an instant, the scorching blue fire split the ice field before them! Palu stood in front of Chen Qi using his body. Chen Qi watched the scene before him, somewhat moved. The blue fire, like thousands of blades, tore through Palu¡¯s throat, flesh and blood! Suddenly, the flesh and blood on his breastbone burned away, and he let out a wail. Unexpectedly, by a twist of fate, two of the major bosses of the Witch Sea, Palu and the Blue Beast, clashed head-on in an instant, both revealing their terrifying nature. The Blue Beast, as an incomplete Saint, possessed strength, speed, and Spiritual Power far surpassing others. Additionally, the Domain Release that might activate when he is severely wounded became a nightmare for countless people! S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The most terrifying thing about Palu¡­ No, more precisely, the most disgusting thing. ¡°Irritating toy¡­¡± The Blue Beast pulled the blood-drenched blade from Palu¡¯s shoulder, preparing to slash at Chen Qi again. However, contrary to his expectations, the next second, Palu aimed his gun at the Blue Beast¡¯s head. Bang! A close-range lucky bullet fired, and the head of the Blue Beast, under this overwhelming force, tilted back by 5 degrees, creating a three-centimeter deep bullet hole! Everyone was astonished by this sight. Using his mutilated body, Palu placed his hand on the shoulder of the Blue Beast: ¡°Only bad luck can kill me.¡± At this moment, a bright red dice was continuously tossed above Palu¡¯s head. And eventually, it landed on a five. Dice Dissolve. Fated death! When encountering a fatal attack, a twenty-sided dice would appear above his head. Only if a one is rolled will he die; otherwise, he can continue to act. And each time it is rolled, he gains a strong surge of Spiritual Power for himself. This was a Divine Skill that Palu stumbled upon in a High Rank Rift by offering his life to the gods, and it was the key reason he dared venture into dangerous zones. That is to say, no matter how powerful the attack, it must be rolled to truly kill Palu! If coupled with the Domain D20, the Curse Dice above Palu¡¯s head would also turn into a hundred-sided dice. Thus, as long as he can unleash his Domain, unless faced with a Saint Level Domain, Palu¡¯s Rebirth Dice is almost an undying existence. Using this powerful release, Palu was also known as one of the most difficult to kill legends, one of the Four Great Emperors. Bang! Bang! Bang! ¡°Boring dice tricks¡­¡± The Blue Beast had encountered Transcendents of Dice Phase a hundred years ago. He didn¡¯t hesitate and continued his Chopping strikes. Palu, using his gun as a sword, engaged in a fight with the Blue Beast. In an instant, the two like two streaks of lingering light, exchanged ten blows! Bang! However, under absolute stats, Palu was still pierced through the heart by a sword and then kicked behind Chen Qi. Chen Qi looked at Palu¡¯s miserable state and asked: ¡°Can¡¯t you activate the D20?¡± Palu gasped heavily and said to Chen Qi: ¡°The time isn¡¯t right yet, my current Dice Phase Spiritual Power isn¡¯t enough to open the D20 Domain¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± After speaking, Palu spat out a large mouthful of water. He had already opened the D20 Domain not long ago, and with his Spiritual Power impaired, reopening the D20 Domain would require the aid of a tool to replenish the power of the Dice Phase. For this, he specifically used a special relic, the ¡®Rebirth Dice¡¯, a dice that allowed him to fully revive with full health. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 588 - 362 Start the Witchs Coffin_3 Chapter 588: Chapter 362 Start the Witch¡¯s Coffin_3 Simply put, he held a hundred-sided dice in his hand. Every minute, the dice would be rolled; if it showed the maximum points, 100, he could be fully resurrected! Bloodied all over, Palu turned his head and gave Chen Qi a smile: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Captain Palu is lucky, Black Hunter. After we return this time, I will tell you the great secret that the Ice Demon Pirate Group has been desperately seeking.¡± After speaking, Palu looked at the Blue Beast in front of him, his expression suddenly darkening: ¡°If I can¡¯t go back, tell Jin Li to give my debt to the needy, Black Hunter¡­¡± After speaking, Palu threw the dice in his hand, only managing to roll a one. Looking at the points in his hand, Palu gave a bitter smile: ¡°Although we haven¡¯t known each other for long, take care of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and take care of Jin Li. Although that guy is a bit greedy, he¡¯s not a bad person¡­¡± Palu thought if he died, perhaps only Chen Qi could inherit his Ice Demon Pirate Group. ¡°Shut up!¡± In Chen Qi¡¯s mind, the image of the Earth¡¯s flying chess game emerged. If his luck is bad, Palu might not even be able to activate his domain by the end of this battle. Most importantly, Palu was crazily setting up flags. Not to mention, there¡¯s a Little Crow on the Ghost Ship, desperately praying for their victory. The time has come¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and silently raised his blood-stained middle finger towards the Blue Beast: ¡°Garbage that was pinned to the ground by the Deep Sea Hunter last generation, come on.¡± The Deep Blue Hunter¡­ The Blue Beast paused, gripping the rusty knife in his hands. Someone dares to provoke him! Then, in the next instant, the Blue Beast teleported right in front of Chen Qi. He quickly bent over, thrust his thighs forward, hands holding the knife, and his entire being merged with the blade. At that moment, his body seemed to transform into a blazing huge knife! Qi Power Transformation. Flowing Fire Slash! Boom! The scorching blade light flashed and vanished, and boundless blue fire covered Chen Qi¡¯s body, spilling across the icy plain. Everyone watched the scene in astonishment. This was the strongest move the Blue Beast had ever used. This move was comparable to the legendary release. However, facing such an attack, Chen Qi simply placed his hand on his waist and slowly turned his head: ¡°Leave it to you, little Tentacle¡­¡± Boom! Suddenly, numerous thick, scorching tentacles burst out from behind Chen Qi, topped with blazing blue fire, entangling the Blue Beast¡¯s right hand. The Tentacle Merchant leisurely walked out, lifted his head, and laughed madly: ¡°Hahaha! Hahaha!¡± S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°It¡¯s a fifth-rank sacrifice! A precious sacrifice!¡± The short merchant, not even one meter tall, looked excitedly at the Blue Beast over two meters tall! This was the most perfect sacrifice he had encountered in the Witch Sea! If offered to the Sea God, the great Sea God would surely grant her a big sum of money, if the Sea God still had any¡­ ¡°Little guy! I¡¯m going to eat you!¡± The Tentacle Merchant puffed her chest, laughed wildly, and then with her short legs, kicked the Blue Beast¡¯s thigh. ¡°This is¡­¡± The Blue Beast lowered his head, looked at the little creature in front of him, and tilted his head. Ever since his resurrection, he always felt that any monster could strike him. The Blue Beast, expressionless, slashed down with his knife. However, suddenly, the part of his body that had just been touched by the tentacles violently spurted out massive blood and rapidly decayed. ¡°This is¡­¡± Palu was shocked and looked for an explanation from Chen Qi. Chen Qi simply waved his hand nonchalantly and walked toward the depths of the Witch¡¯s Coffin: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s a mercenary, Blue Beast, I¡¯ll leave him to you¡­¡± You call this thing a mercenary? Palu looked in terror at the increasingly horrifying Tentacle Merchant. Her hair was growing continuously, transforming her into a terrifying calamity. With the Tentacle Merchant buying time, the Blue Beast would not be able to interfere with his actions for at least half an hour. In half an hour, either the Tentacle Merchant would escape, or the Blue Beast would be forced into a state of near-death release. Unnoticed, Chen Qi arrived in front of a huge transparent wall. This insurmountable transparent wall was the coffin lid of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Forcing entry would instantly turn one into an eternal ice sculpture. At the entrance, Fen, covered in wounds, had long been waiting. Inside the Witch¡¯s Coffin, in addition to the Ice Witch, lay other heroes¡¯ bodies. To be cautious, Fen had been waiting for him. Fen watched Chen Qi, blew on her small hand, and a weak white flower appeared above her head and shook. The two looked at each other, after so many adventures, without saying a word, but they both understood each other¡¯s intentions. Fen¡¯s lips slightly moved, and she whispered something to Chen Qi using lip-reading. A three-word whisper? Chen Qi looked puzzled. After speaking, Fen¡¯s head sprouted a small pink flower, she took out a Witch Relic, and aimed it at the huge wall. Fen gently inserted the five relics into the wall, then gently turned them. Instantly, the wall made a key-turning noise. On the airtight wall, a door slowly opened, revealing stairs leading to the lower level. Fen sprouted a frightened little black flower, then waved to Chen Qi and walked inside. Finally reaching this step¡­ Chen Qi stepped forward, stepping into this frozen space, the silent resting place of countless heroes, the resurrection site of the Ice Witch. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 589 - 363: Revive, Ice Witch! Huff, huff¡ª¡ª The temperature around continued to drop. Chen Qi, holding the lantern, saw layers of ice crystals forming on his hands as soon as he stepped onto the stairs. Drip, drip! Following Fen, he quickly arrived at the bottom layer of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. The moment they descended the stairs, an unimaginable extreme cold filled the entire space. Even, Chen Qi felt that even speaking had become extremely slow. [You have fallen into a ¡®Frozen¡¯ state. If you remain in this state for an extended period, you will contract Ice Sculpture Syndrome and may permanently become a statue in the Sea Coffin.] Chen Qi operated his Body Forging Skill and Qi Power, striving to raise his own body temperature. The coldness in the Witch¡¯s Coffin exceeded his imagination. Chen Qi estimated that, even with his mastery of Rift Slash, he could only stay in the Witch¡¯s Coffin for a maximum of twenty minutes. The only upside was that the blizzard had stopped, allowing him and Fen to communicate normally. Chen Qi turned his head and looked upward, towards the end of the staircase. Fen took a sip of hot water to warm her throat and, with a hoarse voice, said: ¡°What¡¯s¡­ wrong, Qi?¡± Chen Qi pricked up his ears. At the entrance, he could faintly hear the sound of a giant elephant stomping on the ground, the battle cries of the Tentacle Merchant and the Blue Beast, and the wailing of the Tentacle Merchant. After emerging from the Witch¡¯s Coffin, they were very likely to encounter an ambush by the Black Whale Group. Chen Qi spoke in a deep voice: ¡°We may be ambushed upon exiting.¡± Fen fell silent for a moment, then divided the relics of the Witch of the Lamp and the Cup Witch between her and Chen Qi. The Ice Witch could regain strength by absorbing the relics. After distributing the items, Fen whispered: ¡°Qi, we need to speed up now¡­¡± A pale white blossom grew above Fen¡¯s head, a sign that she was running out of strength. Chen Qi nodded and looked around, asking: ¡°What¡¯s our next move?¡± The entire Witch¡¯s Coffin was shrouded in darkness, as if they were in an empty ice field. Fen reached out her finger and pointed to one side: ¡°I¡¯m also here for the first time and am unclear about the teacher¡¯s exact location. We can only check one by one.¡± ¡°Qi, we¡¯ll each check from the left and right sides, search for the teacher along the way, then meet at the central position after twenty minutes.¡± Parting ways¡­ Chen Qi nodded, understanding that the situation in the Witch¡¯s Coffin indeed did not support them moving together. Chen Qi nodded, moved next to Fen, took her lantern, and with a hook of his finger, increased the flame in Fen¡¯s lantern. In this bottomless darkness, the only light was from the lanterns in their hands. Chen Qi handed the lantern to Fen: ¡°Uh¡­¡± Under the light of the fire, a blush appeared on Fen¡¯s pale face, and she nodded: ¡°Be careful, and stay alert for any living creatures nearby, even if it¡¯s just a tiny insect.¡± As a ¡®Witch,¡¯ the Flower Witch had greater mobility inside the Witch¡¯s Coffin than Chen Qi. The likelihood of Chen Qi being attacked by monsters was also higher. Fen had heard from her teacher that all the living beings in the Witch¡¯s Coffin are monsters without exception. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And each of these monsters could cause a terrifying natural disaster if placed above the Witch Sea. Without further words, they parted ways and ventured deeper into the Witch¡¯s Coffin to search for the Ice Witch. Chen Qi cautiously carried the Day Lantern and proceeded deeper. The deeper he walked, the lower the temperature around him got. Chen Qi held his lantern, treading carefully. The Witch¡¯s Coffin is indeed one of the deeper layers of the Sea Coffin, and its monsters are even more threatening and terrifying. ¡°Hopefully, my luck isn¡¯t too bad¡­¡± Chen Qi stepped on the crunching broken ice, each step weighing heavily, his breath condensing into a white mist in the cold air before dissipating into nothingness. The surrounding silence was terrifying, with nothing but the echo of his own footsteps and the occasional sound of cracking ice indicating any sign of life. Just then, an untimely anomaly shattered this silence. Chen Qi looked into the distance, where a giant coffin was suspended in mid-air, lonely and floating without ropes or supports, as if held aloft by some supernatural force. The surface of the coffin was covered with a thin layer of frost, reflecting the faint light around it, emitting a dim blue glow that added a sinister and terrifying atmosphere. The Ice Witch¡¯s coffin? Chen Qi took a step forward. However, the moment he took this step, the suspended coffin mysteriously began to move, making creaking sounds. What a haunted place¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and cautiously walked over, then drew his knife. Both he and Fen could not ascertain the exact location of the Ice Witch, so upon encountering a coffin symbolizing ¡®cold,¡¯ they had to try. Simply put, it was like opening a blind box! If they found the Ice Witch, they could declare the end of their journey! Chen Qi grabbed his long knife and walked over, then aimed the knife at the gap of the coffin. Fortunately, after so many adventures, his courage had far exceeded that of an ordinary person. ¡°Excuse the disturbance¡­¡± Chen Qi forcefully levered with the knife, flipping open the coffin lid. Bang! Instantly, cold mist billowed from the coffin. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but shiver, covering his face from the mist and peering inside. Even with the lantern¡¯s light, the interior of the coffin was still extremely dim. Come on out, Ice Witch! Chen Qi prayed in his heart. Gradually, his vision revealed a female figure about one meter eighty tall. Chapter 590 - 363: Revive, Ice Witch!_2 She lay silently in the coffin, her skin as pale as ice and snow, blue hair like silk cascading gently beside her, as if merging with the surrounding ice and snow. Her appearance resembled that of a Snow Demon, a kind of monster. There, on her right chest, was the emblem of the Magic Bullet family. And on her face, a faint smile, which was particularly eerie. Ancestor of the Magic Bullet family, or something else¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. The first Draw Card attempt, no, opening the coffin failed. Although also a woman, this was not the Ice Witch, but some other dormant person. ¡°Excuse me¡­¡± Chen Qi closed his eyes, preparing to cover the coffin lid. However, in the next second, Chen Qi¡¯s pupils involuntarily contracted! Only for a second. The woman in the coffin had disappeared. Chen Qi looked around and could no longer see the corpse from just moments ago. Without a doubt, he had encountered a monster inside the Witch¡¯s Coffin. I haven¡¯t been possessed¡­ Chen Qi tapped his forehead and activated his Spiritual Vision to inspect his surroundings. Yet, in the range of his spiritual sense, he couldn¡¯t detect any trace of the just-now body at all. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A corpse had vanished into thin air right before his eyes. Tough luck¡­ Chen Qi clenched the lantern tightly. Although his Spiritual Power couldn¡¯t detect it, his spiritual sense could vaguely feel that something, like a shadow, was watching him closely. It¡¯s quite possible that he had encountered one of the most terrifying monsters of Witch Sea, an Ice Puppet. I must pick up the pace¡­ Chen Qi tried to calm his mood, holding the lantern, watching his surroundings cautiously as he walked deeper into the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Along the way, Chen Qi saw numerous eerie human-shaped ice sculptures and coffins hanging in the air. Chen Qi walked and opened the coffins as he went. In a short time, he had opened twenty coffins. Among them were legends from Witch Sea, the lucky adventurer Steve, saints from the history of the Bonfire Family, and the former leader of the Sea God Pirate Group who struck a deal with the Deep Sea Ancient God. Even the Heart Witch who slept here was among them. Of course, most coffins contained people Chen Qi could not identify. Chen Qi vaguely remembered from the forum. Many of the slumbering beings inside the Witch¡¯s Coffin were not from Witch Sea but from other times, other worlds. Like this, Chen Qi¡¯s steps gradually halted. He looked up and once again surveyed his surroundings, seeing many Knight Ice Sculptures. Even though they were just sculptures, Chen Qi could faintly see the slowly moving souls in their eyes. ¡°How long has it passed¡­¡± Chen Qi tried to check the time, but his pocket watch from the backpack card had long been destroyed by the extreme cold. Chen Qi could only estimate through his body¡¯s feeling that about twenty-five minutes had passed. And by now, he should have reached the center of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Ice Witch, where exactly are you? Chen Qi looked around and muttered to himself. Moreover, Chen Qi¡¯s real concern was that he hadn¡¯t seen a trace of Fen. ¡°Fen¡­¡± Chen Qi called out a few times, but received no answer. If his sense of time was right, it implied that Fen might have met with an accident in the Sea Coffin. ¡°Troublesome¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s heart started to grow restless, and he stomped on the ground with his foot. However, suddenly, there was a peculiar feeling under his foot. At the same time, all the surrounding Knight statues turned towards him! ¡°???¡± Chen Qi looked down and seemed to have stepped on something soft. Beneath his feet, a girl lay quietly. And Chen Qi¡¯s boot was on the girl¡¯s face. Chen Qi silently moved his foot away and looked at the ¡®thing¡¯ beneath him. She lay quietly amidst the frozen ground, dressed in the Mage Robe of the Frostwinter Kingdom Monastery, her hands crossed in front of her chest, like a devout nun. Her skin was like the purest ice and snow under moonlight, emitting a faint blue glow. Her hair, despite being an unusual white-blue color and shining with a faint blue light, fell gently by her side, each strand seemingly telling an ancient and distant tale. Her body was stiff, but her posture was extraordinarily elegant, as if a carefully crafted piece of art, every detail exuded a witch-like charm! As if, in the next moment, she would rise and cast powerful magic. Chen Qi¡¯s heart pounded. Although compared to the amiable statues of saints, the woman before him was younger and colder, missing a touch of holiness, amiability. But without question, the appearance of the person before him. It was indeed, the legendary Ice Witch, the mentor of the Flower Witch, the undisputed fan favorite of the Witch Sea section, the one whom countless people from the sea hoped for. ¡°Finally found you!¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but say. The Ice Witch, like a statue, emanated such feeble Spiritual Power that merged with the ice, making her very hard to find with just Spiritual Power. Next, was to resurrect the Ice Witch. Resurrecting the Ice Witch required two steps. First, to inject the energy of Witch Relics into her body. Chen Qi took out the relics of the Witch of the Lamp and the Cup Witch, placing them on the chest of the Ice Witch. As soon as the Witch Relics touched the Ice Witch, the energy slowly infused into her body. The thick ice crystals on the Ice Witch began to dissipate. Second, was the need for intense external stimulation. And the best stimulation was pain! Once enough energy was absorbed, without hesitation, Chen Qi lifted his boot, frozen solid, again. Sorry, I don¡¯t have time now to wait for you to awaken naturally! Chapter 591 - 363: Resurrect! Ice Witch! _3 Chen Qi stepped directly onto the Ice Witch¡¯s face! The force of that step was so great that it deformed the Ice Witch¡¯s face, and numerous cracks appeared in the ice she was lying on! ¡°Rise, Ice Witch!¡± Chen Qi lifted his foot, calling out loudly. However, contrary to his expectations, except for an additional shoe print, there was no other change on the Ice Witch¡¯s face. The Ice Witch still lay there peacefully with her hands across her chest. Not a single move! Moreover, the Ice Witch¡¯s expression carried a hint of a smile, as if mocking Chen Qi¡¯s weak strength. In that moment, Chen Qi felt insulted. That was his strongest kick, but she was still sleeping too soundly¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment, took out a hot water bottle, and poured it over the Ice Witch¡¯s body. Then, he roasted her with fire and kicked her a few more times. Still, the Ice Witch did not stir. Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his brow, looking down at the Ice Witch under his feet. He couldn¡¯t help but think of the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. The ¡®Sleeping Beauty¡¯ before him could only be woken up by extreme violence! ¡°My apologies, Ice Witch, you¡¯ve forced my hand.¡± Chen Qi held nothing back, igniting his longsword. ¡°I¡¯m getting serious now, Ice Witch!¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with resolve, and struck a Draw Sword Slash pose, gathering his Spiritual Power into the blade! A dark blue flame blazed fiercely around him! Chen Qi gathered his strength, then swiftly unsheathed his sword. Black Wave Slash! Revive for me, Ice Witch! Blade like a fire dragon¡¯s breath, fiercely struck the Ice Witch¡¯s body! However, when the flame that could melt steel touched the Ice Witch, it only scorched some of her clothes. At this moment, the Ice Witch finally showed a slight reaction. She muttered: ¡°Fen¡­¡± Then, the Ice Witch instinctually adjusted her sleeping position. The Ice Witch woke up! ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly dilated, gasping heavily. The Ice Witch was awake! However, the eyes of the Ice Witch that were about to open, quickly closed again. Instinctively, she used her hand to pull away Chen Qi¡¯s thick coat and then covered herself with it. Did she fall asleep again right after waking up? Is that even possible? She was still sleeping too soundly¡­ Chen Qi watched the scene speechlessly, wiping the sweat from his neck, then carefully nudged the Ice Witch¡¯s face with his foot. ¡°Ice Witch, if you don¡¯t get up, don¡¯t force me to use even harsher methods, like spanking you¡­¡± Chen Qi even thought about using a spanking or drawing turtles on her face to threaten her. But considering the Ice Witch¡¯s power and cold personality, Chen Qi swallowed the thought back down. The Ice Witch was a hundred times more dangerous than Fen. With sincerity, Chen Qi said: ¡°If you don¡¯t get up, I¡¯m going to pour hot water on you.¡± S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the Ice Witch showed no response to Chen Qi¡¯s threat, continuing to sleep soundly. Waking a Witch who had been asleep for nearly twenty years was indeed difficult¡­ How could he possibly wake her up? Chen Qi exhaled deeply. He was out of options and could only take a little rest, waiting for his Spiritual Power to recover before attacking again to wake the Ice Witch. But just as he let down his guard to rest for a moment, a chill came from behind Chen Qi! A female doll stood behind Chen Qi, suddenly opening its huge mouth full of sharp teeth! It was the monster from the coffin before! Taking advantage of Chen Qi¡¯s momentary distraction, it launched an attack! Swoosh! Bad news¡­ Chen Qi immediately turned around, took a step back, and prepared to draw his sword for the fight. However, an unforgettable scene was reflected in Chen Qi¡¯s pupils. Facing the doll monster¡¯s predation, the Ice Witch gently raised a single hand, and what seemed like countless tiny sparks leaped in the air, then condensed into a dazzling Magic Array. Almost the moment the monster pounced, a splendid magical glow erupted from her fingertips, like the first light of dawn piercing through darkness, enveloping the monster and cutting it into countless pieces! Swoosh! The monster¡¯s blood splattered on Chen Qi¡¯s face, with its head rolling to his feet. Reflected in Chen Qi¡¯s pupils were the Ice Witch¡¯s flowing white hair. And a pair of lifeless, bright red eyes. Chapter 592 - 364 Quack! The Ice Witch Explodes Everything Wow! Hmm, and the shoe print on his face¡­ Chen Qi mentally added. But there¡¯s something wrong with that look in her eyes¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s instinct made him involuntarily step back. In the cold wind, the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes had no sparkle, no vitality, like a cold, lifeless statue. No, to be exact, they even held a hint of murderous intent, a puppet-like murderous intent¡­ One could see the Ice Witch wearing Chen Qi¡¯s Hunter¡¯s clothes, her face expressionless. With no words whatsoever, her bare feet, pale as snow, lightly stepped across the ground, and with each step, the ground beneath her feet began to freeze! Then, the two Witch Relics at her chest shrank rapidly as their energy was quickly drained. Immediately after, she aimed the palm of her hand towards Chen Qi, and a sophisticated Magic Array formed rapidly! ¡°?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted. Then the Ice Witch tilted her head and muttered in a blurry voice: ¡°Fen?¡± Her voice was like the mumbling of someone still half asleep in a dream. ¡°Fen???¡± Chen Qi also tilted his head in confusion, mimicking the Ice Witch. Ice Witch, what are you talking about? Sleepwalking? Still not awake? Chen Qi quickly contemplated in his mind. The current state of the Ice Witch seemed to suggest she hadn¡¯t fully awakened. But she was merely relying on instinct to kill the Ice Puppets that attacked me. Just like that, the Ice Witch stared at Chen Qi for a few seconds, then moved beside him. Then, she suddenly reached towards Chen Qi¡¯s waist! Swoosh! Somehow, the Day Lantern that Chen Qi was holding ended up in the hands of the Ice Witch. The Ice Witch, with her head tilted, whispered into Chen Qi¡¯s ear: ¡°I have received your sacrifice, I¡¯ll let your child die in the waves of the great sea¡­¡± ¡­ White strands of hair lightly touched his nose¡­ Chen Qi was completely stunned, looking at the Witch in confusion. What exactly is she saying? After waking up, the first thing the Ice Witch did was to snatch his precious Day Lantern! Then suddenly, as if she sensed something, she looked far into the distance. Swoosh! Her feet lightly touched the ground, and like a fleeting shadow, she vanished in front of Chen Qi, leaving no trace of Spiritual Power. ¡­ Chen Qi stood there dazed, looking in the direction where the Ice Witch had disappeared. Is she gone just like that? Chen Qi scratched his head in confusion. After all, he was the one who awakened the Ice Witch, yet the Ice Witch didn¡¯t show any acknowledgment and simply disappeared. Chen Qi patted his head and calmed down. As it stands, the Ice Witch seemed to be acting on some instinct, some dreamlike state. And just now, the Ice Witch, not fully woken up, sensed some crisis and left the place. Something must have attracted the dreaming Ice Witch. Did something happen to Fen? Chen Qi picked up the lantern, looking in the direction the Ice Witch had disappeared in, with a vague sense of foreboding. Hopefully, nothing bad will happen¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head, glanced at his thin clothes, and silently moved towards the direction where the Ice Witch had gone. ¡­ ¡­ Witch¡¯s Coffin. Fen, holding the lantern, ran wildly in the boundless darkness, and behind her, the three-headed Ice Plain Wolf King incessantly pursued her! ¡°Roar!¡± The three ferocious giant heads of the Ice Plain Wolf King opened their bloody maws, snapping at Fen¡¯s small head! Swoosh! Flower Release. The blooming of blood flowers! In the instant the Ice Plain Wolf King neared, Fen abruptly raised her Magic Wand, aiming at the creature. On the body of the Ice Plain Wolf King, countless blood flowers bloomed violently. Its robust body instantly became like aged tree bark and fell before her with a thud. The Ice Plain Wolf King, defeated. ¡°Puff, puff¡­¡± S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A drop of scorching hot, bright red blood dripped from Fen¡¯s neck. ¡°I wonder how Qi is doing?¡± Fen took out a bandage, wrapping it around her wounded neck, looking towards the crystallized coffin in horror. The condition of the entire Witch¡¯s Coffin was even worse than she imagined. Moreover, for some reason, many of the dormant creatures inside the grand Witch¡¯s Coffin began to stir without warning. ¡°Could it be that Qi has already resurrected the teacher?¡± Fen made a bold guess, and a small yellow flower involuntarily sprouted from her head. As long as her teacher was resurrected, everything would be alright! Fen thought excitedly, and at that moment, she fiercely looked behind her. In the pitch-black darkness, deep blue flames burned. The flames grew larger and larger, eventually forming a pair of beast-like bloody eyes that pierced through the darkness, striking Fen¡¯s chest! Swoosh! Like a meteor falling from the sky, the Blue Beast burst out of the darkness, charging at Fen! Terrible! Fen, staff in hand, immediately defended against the attack of the Blue Beast! Boom! The Blue Beast defeated Chen Qi¡¯s hired Saint mercenaries! Impossible! A look of disbelief flashed in Fen¡¯s eyes. The Blue Beast in front of her was covered in blood and Tentacle Merchant¡¯s fluid, like a devil just returned from hell, unstoppable! In his hands was the thigh of a Tentacle Merchant. In the next instant, the Blue Beast reappeared in front of Fen, his huge hand gripping Fen¡¯s head. ¡°Oh no¡­¡± Surprise flashed through Fen¡¯s eyes; her strength and agility were far inferior to Chen Qi¡¯s. The state of the Blue Beast now was like approaching a slow turtle. The Blue Beast¡¯s hand, aflame, forcefully smashed Fen down towards the ground! Once! Twice! Thrice! Four times! The power of each strike was comparable to a legendary Blade Phase heavy blow! Chapter 593 - 364 Quack! The Ice Witch Blasts Everything Wow!_2 Boom! At last, the Blue Beast hurled Fen like a shot put, smashing her forcefully to the ground! Boom! Blood burst forth from Fen¡¯s mouth, nose, ears, and eyes! The blow pierced right through her internal organs! Her green Flower Witch attire was instantly dyed bright red with her own blood. ¡°Cough cough cough! Cough cough cough!¡± Unable to hold back, Fen burst into tears, her tears mingling with blood, as an excruciating pain that felt like centipedes gnawing at her flesh swiftly spread from her viscera to her whole body. So painful! So painful! Want to die! Want to die! Fen realized that the Blue Beast intended to torment her. Amidst her agonized and hoarse cries, she gritted her teeth and said: ¡°Flower Release. Life Borrowing.¡± Fen had no choice but to consume her own Life Essence to replenish her ravaged body. Life Essence is the most critical part of a Transcendent¡¯s soul, marking the measure of life. As long as a Transcendent has this energy, they have the potential to regenerate! Thus, the cost of this move was extremely severe. And Life Borrowing is fundamentally trading one¡¯s own lifespan for power. Despite suffering from multiple fractures, Fen grasped the scepter, setting her gaze on the Blue Beast before her. She had never imagined that the Blue Beast could enter the Witch¡¯s Coffin and still retain such formidable mobility! The Blue Beast bellowed like a wild animal engulfed in flames: ¡°Answer me! Where is that Hunter!¡± ¡°Otherwise, I will make you experience pain once again!¡± The Blue Beast roared like a wild beast, devoid of any reason in its eyes, as if it sensed some terrifying entity! He was searching for Qi¡¯s location¡­ Fen remained silent but smiled and said: ¡°I don¡¯t understand the words of a wild dog!¡± ¡°Die!¡± In the next instant, the Blue Beast lunged at her again. Fen swiftly spun her body, biting her lip to initiate the Flower Release. Flowers Blossom in Blood! Having reached the Legendary Rank, plus days of practice, and equipped with the Flower Witch¡¯s relic, Fen¡¯s Flower Release was powerful enough to confront a Saint! The only regret was that the more powerful the Flower Release, the more lifespan it required¡­ And now, it was her third release, and her Spiritual Power was nearly depleted! Fen conservatively estimated that if she was originally destined to live until sixty, she now had, at the very least, consumed thirty years of her life. That is to say, she could now live to only thirty years old at most. But no matter, Fen surged forward. With each step taken, the notion of lifespan had become inconsequential! However, the speed of the Blue Beast was too great! Like a polar bear torturing its prey, the Blue Beast slammed Fen¡¯s head onto a coffin and clinched its massive hand into a fist! Boom! Boom! Boom! The Blue Beast¡¯s fists relentlessly crashed into Fen¡¯s face! Against absolute power, all Fen could do was to buy time! In an instant, Fen¡¯s face was distorted, caved in, bloodied teeth shattered, surviving solely on Life Borrowing to sustain herself! So painful! So painful! Fen forcefully coughed out a mouthful of blood, almost expelling her organs. In fact, she should have experienced this pain long ago. But under Chen Qi¡¯s protection, this was the first time Fen felt such excruciating pain! Now, Qi was searching for his mentor¡¯s location! I must not fall here! Determination flashed through Fen¡¯s eyes. ¡°Blossom¡­¡± Just as Fen was about to sacrifice another twenty years of her lifespan to gamble with the Blue Beast, a slender and gentle finger rested on her blood-stained lips. White strands of hair gently fell upon Fen¡¯s face. ¡°Teacher¡­¡± Fen lifted her head, looking excitedly at the white-haired, red-eyed Witch before her. Qi had done it! However, the look in her teacher¡¯s eyes¡­ The eyes showed that her teacher hadn¡¯t fully awakened¡­ And why was her teacher wearing Chen Qi¡¯s clothes, holding Chen Qi¡¯s lantern¡­ Surprise flickered in Fen¡¯s eyes. Unfortunately, she now lacked the strength to make a sound. When her teacher appeared, Fen immediately felt weak all over, her consciousness blurring bit by bit. What surprised Fen even more was the Blue Beast, now raging! ¡°Still a step too late¡­¡± S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Blue Beast ignited once again. His purpose here was to prevent the resurrection of the Ice Witch! And now, the vile Ice Witch stood before him! However¡­ The Blue Beast¡¯s lips curled slightly. The Ice Witch before him only had a Saint Level¡¯s weak Spirit Power Field! ¡°Roar!¡± The Blue Beast¡¯s flames exploded once more, charging ferociously at the Ice Witch. Swoosh! With a gentle wave of her arm, the Ice Witch released a radiant ice-blue light from her fingertips. The light quickly condensed in the air, forming a massive Ice Crystal Sword radiating bone-chilling cold, its tip aimed directly at the roaring Blue Beast nearby! Swoosh! In that moment, the two fighters, like streaks of light, engaged in combat, igniting explosions and thunderous noises in this pitch-dark place! The clash between the two Saint Level beings turned the deathly silent Witch¡¯s Coffin into a frenzy of agitation. ¡°This is the strength of my teacher¡­¡± Fen, watching her teacher¡¯s battling form, sat down. She suddenly felt as if the heavy burden on her shoulders was at last lifted. Her consciousness faded, bit by bit. The journey of the Sea Coffin had drained all her strength; she was only forcing herself to persevere. A moment later, as Chen Qi silently sought the trace of the Ice Witch, he approached behind Fen. Chen Qi asked: Chapter 594 - 364 Quack! Ice Witch Blows Everything Up!_3 ¡°Fen, your teacher, though a bit rude, seems a bit out of it¡­¡± Chen Qi looked towards the two fighting in the distance, then lowered his head to Fen and asked: ¡°Are you okay? Do you need help?¡± Fen¡¯s injuries were more severe than Chen Qi had anticipated. Covered in blood, Fen tugged at Chen Qi¡¯s collar, pulling him close: ¡°Qi, let me absorb some Spiritual Power.¡± ¡°As for my teacher, she¡¯s always been like this, likes to dreamwalk, but don¡¯t worry, she¡¯ll wake up soon.¡± ¡°She¡¯ll wake up soon¡­¡± ¡°But, I need to sleep first¡­¡± Fen looked towards his battling teacher, then tiredly closed his eyes and quietly leaned his head on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder. Soon, Fen fell into a dreamland where he and Qi, along with a Water Elf, navigated the world on the Ghost Ship. ¡°Fen¡­¡± sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi turned his head, looking at Fen on his shoulder, feeling a weight lifted off his chest. ¡°You did well¡­¡± Chen Qi stroked Fen¡¯s head, looking into the distance. He saw the Ice Witch, her body¡¯s ice crystals slowly melting during the battle. Memories of the Ice Witch from the forums surfaced in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. Since being resurrected by the Flower Witch, the Ice Witch had become the focus of the Witch Sea. On the forums, the Ice Witch had countless nicknames: the Great Teacher, the Gluttonous Witch, the Dreamwalking Witch, the Great Nun, Witch Father, Old Ice, Slaughter Machine, Ice Saintess¡­ With her striking white hair and red eyes, her powerful and imposing presence, the look of a Witch. As the most orthodox Witch, her resurrection had become the focal point of attention, directly surpassing Fen to become the most popular figure in the Witch Sea. Her popularity even eclipsed the main characters and villains of other major sections. Furthermore, the Ice Witch could teach many players powerful skills and distribute many Skill Cards! Moreover, the Ice Witch held the position of a nun, allowing any player to confess their sins to her and, in exchange, receive powerful blessings. Of course, after confession, most players, due to their deep sins, would be killed. As long as one hadn¡¯t committed excessive slaughter, even Nancy, one of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes who had acted against the octopus in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, eventually received the Ice Witch¡¯s forgiveness. Constructing a divine Monastery, a Ship of Books fleet, Disaster Sanctuary, serving as a Disaster Messenger, absorbing the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡­ She alone significantly raised the overall level of the Transcendents in the Witch Sea! After regaining her strength, the Ice Witch single-handedly confronted the mutant Pirate General of the Black Whale Group. It can be said, the resurrection of the Ice Witch signified the dawn of a new era! And I, am the opener of this era¡­ Chen Qi silently thought. The Ice Witch had once written a prophecy that anyone who could awaken her during a great disaster would receive her reward. It is said that the former Cup Witch, under the reward of the Ice Witch, received Witch Relics, a Witch profession card, and a Taboo Weapon of Saint Level, becoming a legend in the Witch Sea. I wonder what reward the Ice Witch will give me? Chen Qi thought, looking excitedly at the fighting Ice Witch in the distance. In her battle with the Blue Beast, the consciousness of the Ice Witch slowly revived, and a hint of sentience gradually appeared in her cold, red eyes. Chen Qi and the Ice Witch momentarily made eye contact. The Ice Witch looked at Chen Qi, and at Fen leaning on his shoulder. Wait¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. For some reason, he felt that the Ice Witch¡¯s gaze towards him seemed a bit sharp. Chapter 595 - 365 The Witchs Past Chapter 595: Chapter 365 The Witch¡¯s Past Fear? Chen Qi unconsciously shrinks his pupils. In that instant, the Ice Witch¡¯s red pupils also fiercely transformed into bright red vertical pupils. As her body¡¯s temperature rose, her consciousness gradually awoke from the long dream. ¡­ ¡­ Dusk, the orange-red sky merges with the sea. Wave after wave laps against a solitary island. A couple, wearing tattered clothes, struggles to berth a rundown steamboat on the shore, staggering onto the uninhabited island. Due to prolonged hunger and infected wounds, their bodies were skeletal and riddled with holes. They had crossed kingdoms, snow mountains, deserts, seas, witnessed the Ghost Ship, tsunamis, Deep Sea Titans, storms, avalanches, wars¡­ These frail two had survived two years of adventures in this unpredictable world. And all this, for this day, to meet the legendary Prophet, the Great Sage! The last Witch in the world, the destructor and guardian of the sea¡ªWitch Angela. Years of wishes, years of journey, have finally culminated. The frail husband pulls out the red crab clinging to the corner of his mouth along with his own flesh, then spits out the seawater from his mouth. A gentle sea breeze blows. His soulless eyes, his hair messy as seaweed, once again sparkle: ¡°Finally, we¡¯ve made it!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve made it!!! We are saved!¡± The husband excitedly throws open his arms and cheers. However, his wife, cradling their daughter in her arms, trembles uncontrollably. ¡°No, no, no¡­¡± In this dwelling of the Witch, an indescribable stench of decay assails their nostrils. The husband looks forward, his pupils constrict instantly. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Legend had it, Angela was an elegant witch, her home always blooming with flowers, filled with books. But now before them, was just a pile of rotting corpses. People piled up like diseased livestock on the island, next to which the white Lamp Moon Sea Dragon swims underwater. Corpses, corpses, the Witch¡¯s dwelling, all filled with countless corpses¡­ And these rotting black bodies are covered with eerie dark tentacles and black patterns. On the land, bright red flowers grow and continually absorb these bodies. These bodies, dense with flowers and tentacles, like soil, fill the entire island. On these writhing corpses, one could still see their faces twisted in agony from before their death, and faintly hear the eerie sounds of whale cries. The light in the husband¡¯s eyes instantly turned to fear. He recalled the rumors among countless adventurers. The Witch¡¯s forgiveness and gifts all come at a price, only by offering enough sacrifice can one¡¯s desires be fulfilled. Supporting each other, they continued towards the center of the island. Soon, they reached the center of the island. A white cloth covers a large, elevated pile of corpses. On top of the pile of corpses, a white-haired girl in a white rose dress sits on a wooden chair, one hand holding a book, the other a cup of red tea. She gently sways the red tea in her hand, takes a light sip, and a faint smile curls her lips. As if the horrific scene before her was merely a beautiful landscape. Ice Witch Angela! The husband stifles his throat, he was just a Third Rank Pharmacist, and his wife, just a Third Rank Astrologer. Before the Ice Witch, they were no different than the corpses on the ground. Absolutely, absolutely must not approach the monster before them! Driven by instinct, the husband¡¯s dry feet continually stepped backward. ¡°Uh, uh, uh¡ª¡± Just then, the husband heard the crying of the girl in his wife¡¯s arms. The husband paused for a moment¡ªtheir child still needed good medicine, the Witch¡¯s good medicine. Finally, he mustered courage and stepped forward. And the moment he took that step. Click! The world¡¯s scene turned blue and froze! Click! Click! Following the sound of three clicks! The scene before the husband and wife changed and froze twice, they underwent two spatial transitions out of thin air. In just a moment, they arrived right before the Ice Witch and struck a devout pose! What happened? The husband and wife were absolutely shocked, they couldn¡¯t comprehend the power they had just experienced. A gentle sea breeze blows. Under the light of the dusk, the Witch closes her book, turns her head slightly and softly asks: ¡°What do you wish for? And what do you offer?¡± During her brief awakening, countless adventurers had come to seek her for power, for knowledge. All gifts come at a price, that is the Witch¡¯s rule. The husband took out a badge of the Golden Canary Family and a ¡°Book of Seagull¡± from his waist. Then, the husband and wife both knelt down, striking their heads hard on the ground: ¡°Respected Witch, we are from the Golden Canary Family of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. We are willing to exchange a badge of the Golden Canary Family and a forbidden book on taming sea beasts written by our grandfather, for the medicine to treat our daughter!¡± The Witch took the badge and the book, her lips curling up: ¡°A book from the Golden Canary Family, willing to betray your family for good medicine¡­¡± The Golden Canary Family is the right hand of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, an enormously large family strictly controlling any book. The Ice Witch crosses her legs, slightly lifts her hood, revealing her bright red pupils underneath: Chapter 596 - 365: The Witchs Past_2 Chapter 596: Chapter 365: The Witch¡¯s Past_2 ¡°Lift the cloth from your child.¡± ¡°Following your command, great Witch.¡± The wife carefully lifted the bloodstained cloth from the girl in her arms. In her embrace, was a beautiful girl. However, atop her delicate neck, a rose bloomed. The rose stem, full of poisonous thorns, extended infinitely like a needle, piercing her collarbone, legs, cheeks, firmly rooted in her fragile heart. Thump! Thump! A cloth gag stuffed in the girl¡¯s mouth prevented her from biting her tongue in agony and committing suicide. The Witch gently tugged at the flower, attempting to provoke a wail from the girl! Yet, the girl before her showed no expression. The anguish that could make grown men fall to their knees and weep elicited no response from her. She had adapted to this boundless pain. ¡°Congenital Blood Flower Disease¡­¡± The Witch took another sip of her tea. The husband anxiously asked: ¡°My Lady? Our offering, Lady Witch, could it be exchanged for medicine?¡± The Witch replied: S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°It¡¯s a fine medicinal ingredient from someone in Floral Madness, the fact that you two managed to bring her to us is mildly interesting~¡± The Ice Witch continued: ¡°However, this isn¡¯t an ordinary case of Blood Flower Disease, this is the misfortune your Golden Canary family has contracted by excessively coming into contact with the forbidden Crack.¡± She said emotionlessly: ¡°Unless I raise her myself, I can extend her life by five years, but the price is not something you can afford. Find a place where flowers bloom and bury her there; even with medicine and surgery, she could at best live another two years.¡± Bury¡­ The husband¡¯s pupils dilated suddenly, his whole body trembling uncontrollably. Not only their Family Head but even the Great Sage, Prophet, of the Witch Sea could not save their daughter. The husband abruptly retorted: ¡°No, Lady Witch! I beg you, I¡¯m willing to offer my soul, my flesh, more offerings, even if, even if it¡¯s just to extend her life! Let her have a normal childhood! Please, I beg of you!¡± The husband wept painfully, reaching his hand out, trying to embrace the Ice Witch¡¯s feet for salvation. ¡°I am also willing to give up everything, Lady Witch, she is our only child! Please, I beg of you!¡± The wife too, banged her head on the ground fiercely. Yet the gaze of the Ice Witch remained unchanged, showing not even a hint of pity or sympathy. The Ice Witch, hardened over a long passage of time, was both the Guardian of the Witch Sea and a merciless executioner. And so, on their knees, they continued to pray until their heads shattered. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The Ice Witch looked at the girl in her arms. The girl in swaddling clothes opened her blood-stained eyes, looking at her. And as her eyes opened, the petals of the rose growing on her body were blown away by the sea breeze. ¡°¡­¡± Watching the scene before her, the Ice Witch¡¯s expression finally changed. She picked up a list. The husband raised his head and sneaked a peek at the list. There, on that list, were all portraits of little girls. Legend had it that the Ice Witch would abduct talented girls, training them to become her own followers. ¡°In Maro Town, there¡¯s a better option¡­¡± Murmuring to herself, the Ice Witch then snapped her fingers: ¡°Let¡¯s make a prophecy.¡± Snap! With a crisp snap of her fingers, a dreamy vista appeared in the twilight¡¯s glow. This scene, belonging neither to this world nor the past, was of the future! Prophet! Prophecy! The husband and wife were stunned; they vaguely remembered the elder clan head saying that the ability to manifest prophecy was something only a being higher than a Saint, no, higher than the highest Saints, closer to deities, could possess. In this declining age, in a barren place like the Witch Sea, there still existed such a mighty being! Like an old camera, future stories appeared one after another in the vista, like a mirage. Under the care of the Ice Witch, the little girl holding a grand Magic Wand practiced the Forbidden Technique of life, pharmacy, day in, day out. The Ice Witch steered a small boat to the Black Land, the old home of a friend, passing on the legacy of the Flower Witch to the girl in front of her. Then, they would cook together, adventure, walking through this perilous sea. The Ice Witch imparted her own knowledge to the little girl. They also dealt with the internal conflict between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Navy, clearing the many Deep Sea Humanoid Monsters brought about by the forbidden experiments of the Navy and the Whale Group. Most of the time, however, the little girl didn¡¯t see anything; she could only see the Ice Witch returning with the heads of monsters. Ultimately, one day, the Ice Witch bid farewell to the girl, returned her to her parents, and instructed the girl to learn the Golden Canary Family¡¯s Forbidden Knowledge. With their parents¡¯ eyes filled with fear, they said their goodbyes. And like that, one scene after another flashed by. Hmm? The Ice Witch watched with interest the everything unfolding in the scenes. The husband and wife, watching the warm scene before them, could hardly believe it. In the blink of an eye, more than a decade passed, the little girl had grown up, becoming a talented Pharmacist, though the naivety in her eyes had not yet faded. She took a voyage ship, as per the agreement, to the Witch Sea. However, upon arriving at the Witch Sea, she fell into the Deep Sea, succumbed to hunger, and in madness, sought sustenance in Moonstone City. Chapter 597 - 365: Witchs Past_3 Chapter 597: Chapter 365: Witch¡¯s Past_3 In the boundless hunger, she killed the human traffickers of the Black Rabbit Gang, acquired money, obtained food, and for the sake of her ¡®teacher¡¯, she continued to move forward! On Sea Flower Island, she sought the Dragon Breath Grass, encountered a genius from the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and they cooperated to fight against the Black Whale Group. For greater power, she traveled to the Sea Demon Land, where under the seduction of the Sea Demon¡¯s voice, at the cost of ten years of lifespan and lacking sufficient power, she initiated Flowers Blossom in Blood, defeated Mad Shark¡¯s troops, and gained fame. To make pharmaceuticals in Black Land, she and the Blood Blade Pirate Group, en route, encountered an attack by Carol. In the final moment, she again used Flowers Blossom in Blood, barely managing to control Carol. However, the crew members she had just met all died in the vast ocean, leaving her the sole survivor. After this incident, she increasingly craved for formidable power. To gain assistance from the Blood Blade Pirate Group and to become stronger, she continuously exhausted her life force and studied the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s Blood Demon Forbidden Technique. However, the abuse of power made her Blood Flower Disease worsen, her mind more tortured, and her hair became increasingly red¡­ During countless nights, the pain of Blood Flower Disease made her insane; to alleviate this agony, she hid in dark corners and continuously stabbed her own thighs with sharp blades, again and again, until dawn, when the pain of Blood Flower Disease reduced¡­ In the lonely ocean, she had no friends, so people were fearful of her title as a witch. She watched those warriors from the Blood Blade Pirate Group whom she had never met, dying one after another to protect the ¡®Witch¡¯. For the ¡®Flower Witch¡¯ legendary card, the Blood Blade Pirate Group waged a prolonged war with the Dragon Tamer King, and amidst countless deaths, the girl obtained the bloodstained Legendary profession card. Time and again she attempted suicide, but each time, because of her ¡®teacher¡¯, toward those who had died, she ultimately gave up. Thus, she ascended to legend, using life as energy! Overcoming Supernova Bree of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, slaying the Black Light Dragon of Crack Sea, battling Carol of the Black Whale Group, and engaging in a life-and-death struggle with the Disaster Messenger¡¯s Book Phase Hunter, and finally defeating her! At last, the na?vet¨¦ in her eyes completely dissipated, and she became a cold and merciless witch, just as the legendary Flower Witch! Powerful, ruthless! However, despite this, she still struggled to contend with the power of the Black Whale Group in the ocean. It was all too late. The experimentally empowered Black Whale Group had become a disaster among disasters, devouring the entire ocean beneath surging waves, as the Deep Sea Ancient God named Great Whale began to descend upon Witch Sea! Only resurrecting her teacher could save the crisis in Witch Sea! Finally, amid the pitch-black waves, following her teacher¡¯s instructions and allied with the Blood Blade Pirate Group, she arrived at the Sea Coffin. Along the way, they were pursued by the Seven Great Pirate Generals, the Dragon Tamer King, and the Black Death Doctor. Eventually, she single-handedly defeated the combined forces of the Dragon Tamer King and the Black Death Doctor at the cost of twenty years of lifespan, becoming famed across the ocean! Finally, with scars all over and tears in her eyes, the girl reached the Witch¡¯s Coffin and with her thin hands, awakened her slumbering teacher. Finally, the nearly spent girl lay painfully in her teacher¡¯s arms. Husband and wife watched this horrific scene. Their child, in the future, could actually become a legend! In the Golden Canary Family, achieving legend status was also considered mid-tier. However, they were more terrified of their child¡¯s future. In the future, their child would become a pitiable person, encumbered with pain, anxiety, self-blame, and remorse. Because of her teacher, the Flower Witch, who had no great ambitions in life, was forced onto a path to save others, causing countless people to die for her. She would conceive numerous suicidal thoughts and self-harm repeatedly in the future. And having consumed so much of her lifespan, after the person in the resurrection coffin, her lifespan was only about a year¡­ Husband and wife shuddered uncontrollably as they watched their daughter who was close to death in swaddling clothes. ¡°In the future, can you save me from the coffin?¡± the Ice Witch looked at the girl in the swaddling clothes. She gently swirled her tea, a faint smile forming on her lips. The witch once again stroked the girl before her, haughtily saying: ¡°A decent tool that can resurrect me.¡± After finishing, she looked toward the island filled with corpses: ¡°Fate cannot be defied, the Great Whale¡¯s power has already permeated this ocean.¡± ¡°As you have seen, this ocean will encounter an unprecedented raid at a certain future time, a Deep Sea Ancient God from another world will rule this ocean. And soon after, I will fall into slumber; I must prepare a tool that can resurrect me, to collect the Witch Relics of the tide¡­¡± Having finished, the Ice Witch put down her tea and stood up, mimicking the action of receiving a ¡®child.¡¯ The husband and wife exchanged glances, rooted to the spot in bewilderment. They could not understand what the witch was saying, but they knew she was proposing a deal to them. Under the twilight, the Ice Witch lifted her hood, her hair shimmering like golden silk, resembling a goddess from the heavens: ¡°We are willing to accept your request, to save your child, to prolong her life. However, in return, you must surrender your child¡¯s fate and future, she will live out the short life I have destined for her¡­ No one can defy fate. If you are willing, then make your offering.¡± The Ice Witch, like a saint from a monastery, quietly waited for their reply. The husband and wife stood stunned. Even if the witch saved the child, their child was doomed to die in agony. Could they really let their child live a life bound to be tragic? The husband hesitated. However, upon hearing the cries of the child, he couldn¡¯t help but step forward. To die as a hero of the sea might also be a decent choice for her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Fen¡­¡± Tears flickered in the eyes of the husband and wife. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They swore they would let the child grow up healthy, away from the filthy affairs of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom nobility. Eventually, the husband knelt on the ground, handing the child over to the witch in front of him. The moment the girl was embraced by the witch, she immediately started crying. Looking at the child in her hands, the Ice Witch stepped forward, standing between the two, and said: ¡°I have received your offering, your child will die in the tides of the sea¡­¡± Having said this, the Ice Witch looked at the girl in her arms, smiling slightly: ¡°Fen, is your name Fen?¡± ¡°In the future, I will train you to be as powerful as the Flower Witch¡­¡± ¡°When I awaken next, I will personally welcome you, Fen¡­¡± The Ice Witch gazed into the distance. At that moment, a monster ablaze with Blue Fire suddenly appeared before her eyes. The whole dream, like glass, began to shatter! The Ice Witch gently waved her hand, forming an Ice Crystal Greatsword. She had seen it, the cold and ruthless Flower Witch, coming to meet her! Swoosh! The dream shattered. Upon awakening, the Ice Witch fiercely slashed through the neck of the Blue Beast. Blood splattered! However, at that moment, the Ice Witch was more concerned about Chen Qi and Fen in the distance than the Blue Beast before her. Why hadn¡¯t Fen¡¯s hair turned white? Why was Fen¡¯s witch clothes still green? Why wasn¡¯t there fear in Fen¡¯s eyes? Why was Fen so weak? The fate that no one can defy, the prophecy that no one had defied, why hadn¡¯t it come to pass? And who was that humanoid monster with black tentacles on its back next to Fen? The Ice Witch¡¯s worldview was immensely shaken in that instant! Chapter 598 - 367: Ice Witch: Where Did Little Black Hair Come From? Chapter 598: Chapter 367: Ice Witch: Where Did Little Black Hair Come From? Can you stop staring at me¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s face turned inexplicably red as he was being stared at, and he reminded: ¡°Witch, watch your back.¡± Back? The Ice Witch pursed her lips. At this moment, she remembered that amidst her cluttered thoughts, she seemed to have neglected something. Could someone be bullying Fen? Whoosh! I smell the scent of fear¡­ The Blue Beast¡¯s figure passed by like a shooting star. Fourth Rank Body Technique, a flash of light, super high-speed movement completed in the blink of an eye by the enemy! In a breath¡¯s time, the Blue Beast already stood behind the Ice Witch. His thick right arm swelled up noticeably, gripping the rusted long blade ignited with blazing deep blue fire: ¡°Witch! Today, this place shall be your grave!¡± ¡°After you die! I will devour your spirit power, merge with the Deep Sea, and reach a higher Rank! Becoming the supreme being!¡± ¡°Fear! Witch!¡± S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Blue Beast could feel that the Ice Witch¡¯s Spiritual Power Field, just like his, were both weak Saint Level Spiritual Power Fields! Undoubtedly, this was the best moment to kill her, and once missed, he would never have the chance again. Moreover, the Blue Beast¡¯s animal instinct read unparalleled fear in the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes at this moment! Without question, it must be the Ice Witch¡¯s fear of his power, his bestial nature, his fiery fierceness! ¡°Slash!¡± The Blue Beast roared furiously, he could already envision the Ice Witch torn apart. The Ice Witch looked at the Blue Beast in front of her, her eyes trembling uncontrollably. Boom! The Blue Beast and his long blade, united with the flames, slashed down in one motion. Qi Power Transformation. Blue Fire falling sun! The speed of this slash had already surpassed the speed of sound, and the sound of it slashing down alone was like the wails of countless demons! Because of Carol, the Blue Beast, who had prematurely recovered his strength, was not the boss of this period! His speed was so fast that even Chen Qi had some difficulty in capturing it. The ground instantly cracked open, and the burning blade, like a falling meteor from the sky. However, as the long blade approached the back of the Ice Witch¡¯s neck, it rapidly coated in layers of ice crystals, then began to slow down, bit by bit. The world around the Ice Witch seemed to have entered slow motion. All it took was a casual snipping gesture with her right hand in the face of the surging Blue Fire tidal wave. Click! The Ice Witch effortlessly caught the burning blade. ¡°!!!¡± The beast-like Blue Beast was shocked. Barehanded blade catch! His Qi Power Transformation Blue Fire chase the sun was actually dissolved so simply! Impossible, his animal instinct had clearly smelled fear just now! If she could defeat him so easily, why would she be afraid! The Ice Witch¡¯s bright red eyes, looking at the Blue Beast in front of her, said expressionlessly: ¡°Little dog, who are you?¡± The Ice Witch tilted her head in confusion. This Fifth Rank strength, Saint Level creature, where did it spring from? According to the prophecy, the Dwarf Dragon Tamer King with golden hair should have appeared here, where had he gone? The present situation completely deviated from what fate had indicated. The Blue Beast bowed his head. He saw the Ice Witch in front of him with an unimaginable hint of astonishment in his eyes. He saw the Ice Witch blink as if recalling who he was. ¡°Don¡¯t you remember me? Ice Witch!¡± Back then, he was revived by the Navy¡¯s laboratory, about to become a disaster transcending Saints, precisely when he was hurt by the Ice Witch and fell into silence! He was supposed to become the new god of this ocean! It could be said, other than the Deep Sea Hunter, this Blue Beast was his second mortal enemy! This fear could not be fake¡­ The Blue Beast cried out: ¡°Witch, you are the prey, and I am the Hunter!¡± He didn¡¯t hesitate, unleashing even more tremendous power! In a breath, the Blue Beast¡¯s eyes began to blaze with ferocious lightning, like the most distant stars in the night sky. In an instant, his body underwent a transformation, his figure swelled, his flesh and bones consumed by deep blue thunder fire, replaced by a form that transcended the mundane¡ª A beast entirely enveloped by raging flames! Cup Release. Deep Sea Beast! In that instant, his body seemed to become one with the Deep Sea, extremely cold, and incredibly tumultuous. With the most primitive form, confronting the Ice Witch! The Blue Beast, pulling out the long blade and roaring, his figure flashed like a hundred streaks of blue lightning, launching an attack on the right side of the Ice Witch! Whoosh! Chen Qi looked at this scene, a trace of amusement in his eyes. Normally, all of the Blue Beast¡¯s release moves would require being critically injured to activate. However, his hatred for the Ice Witch allowed him to unlock the release in his normal state! Facing the Blue Beast¡¯s terrifying release, the Ice Witch lazily raised her right hand. Whoosh! The Blue Beast¡¯s fiery long blade, upon reaching the Ice Witch¡¯s palm, instantly formed countless ice crystals and stopped! Snap! ¡°Who exactly are you? Never mind, it¡¯s not important¡­¡± The Ice Witch casually flicked her hand. Snap! All of a sudden, the Blue Beast¡¯s face was like it was slapped by a giant hand. Both being at the Fifth Rank with Weak Spiritual Power Fields, why was the Ice Witch able to crush him? Snap! The Blue Beast, like a cannonball blasted away, flew ten thousand meters, rolled out a terrifying rift on the ground, and vanished from everyone¡¯s sight! Whoosh! The intense sound also caused the sleeping Fen to open his eyes. Chen Qi, admiring the scene before him, could not help but be impressed. Chapter 599 - 367: Ice Witch: Where Did Little Black Hair Come From?_2 Chapter 599: Chapter 367: Ice Witch: Where Did Little Black Hair Come From?_2 This is the stuff of real legend. Under an equal Spirit Power Field, the Blue Beast simply couldn¡¯t stand a chance against the Ice Witch. On Witch Sea, though infrequent, it was rare for the Ice Witch to suffer setbacks when she acted. Moreover, her way of battle was just too elegant! Whether it was the Ice Witch¡¯s appearance, figure, posture, or her movements in combat, as well as that cold gaze, everything was smooth and composed. Each movement was as fluid as flowing clouds and water, complemented by her icy demeanor, the flickering snowflakes, and the ability to solidify space itself. It could be said that apart from the footprint on her face, the Ice Witch¡¯s combat had no flaws! Elegance! It was truly too splendid! Vast knowledge, extremely ruthless methods, unparalleled strength, the young girl¡¯s visage with white hair and red pupils, a cold yet tender voice! Compared to the simple, grass-eating Fen from time to time, this was the ¡®Witch¡¯ countless players envisioned in their hearts. Chen Qi¡¯s face flushed slightly. The Ice Witch should be the first legendary character that could influence and rewrite history he really encountered upon reaching Witch Sea. Seeing a legend that had been praised for a hundred years on Witch Sea with his own eyes, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but get excited. The Ice Witch, she¡¯s someone worthy of being my teacher! Chen Qi stood up, ready to introduce himself. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the next second, the Ice Witch once again aimed the palm of her hand at Chen Qi¡¯s forehead. A Magic Array formed in an instant! In this moment, Chen Qi felt an inexplicable red ¡®danger¡¯ character appear above his head! It was killing intent! Killing intent from a Fifth Rank Saint! The Ice Witch spoke coldly: ¡°Answer me, deep sea monster, why have you appeared here? And how did you arrive?¡± Deep sea monster? Instantly, countless ice crystals formed on Chen Qi¡¯s body. In this instant, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t move at all. Because of my Deep Sea Affinity, the Ice Witch is guarding against me¡­ Chen Qi tried to speak: ¡°I¡­¡± In the eyes of the Ice Witch, all deep sea humanoid monsters deserve to die! If he couldn¡¯t answer smoothly, he might end up handicapped by the Ice Witch. The Ice Witch¡¯s cold character wouldn¡¯t give him time to hesitate. However, the next second, Chen Qi, who was rigid all over, felt a sudden warmth. It was Fen¡¯s body heat. ¡°Teacher, his name is Qi, he is currently important to me, and will be my¡­ partner in the future¡­¡± Fen hurriedly approached, her face flushed red, sticking close to Chen Qi¡¯s side. ¡°He¡¯s not a deep sea monster, just a poor man stricken with Sea Beast Disease, an adventurer!¡± Fen explained anxiously, afraid her teacher would harm even a hair on Chen Qi. You two, are you not getting a bit too close? A hint of doubt flashed in the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes as she spoke softly: ¡°Fen, stay away from that monster.¡± The Ice Witch planned to get rid of Fen before interrogating Chen Qi again. However, Fen, who usually heed her words, ignored what she said. She reached out her little hand and touched Chen Qi¡¯s face. ¡°Teacher, he¡¯s really not dangerous! He won¡¯t hurt us¡­¡± Fen gently touched Chen Qi¡¯s cheeks with her small hand, then stood on tiptoes, rubbing her own soft cheek against his. After speaking, Fen hugged Chen Qi and touched the Ember Touch behind him: ¡°Teacher, you see, there¡¯s no problem¡­¡± Thankfully, Fen is here¡­ Chen Qi sighed in relief, looking towards the Ice Witch. ¡°!!!¡± Wait, why does it feel like¡­ Chen Qi sensed something ominous. He saw the Ice Witch¡¯s Spirit Power Field surge drastically under Fen¡¯s persuasion, even surpassing the field against the Blue Beast! The Ice Witch¡¯s murderous intent intensified! Has the ¡®danger¡¯ above my head gotten even bigger¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s heartbeat quickened. ¡°¡­¡± The Ice Witch suppressed her impulse, quietly observing the scene. Something seemed off! She originally thought that Chen Qi and the Blue Beast were alternatives in fate to the ¡®Dragon Tamer King¡¯. But now, it seems this person has a very good relationship with her disciple! How could her adorable disciple do this? How could she get in touch with a humanoid creature tainted with deep sea power? The typically cold demeanor of the Ice Witch showed a rare moment of confusion. The Ice Witch¡¯s sense of reason faced another shock! This shock was indescribable! If one were to compare it, it¡¯s like a single parent Witch Sea Law Enforcement Officer on the front lines of battle. The law enforcement officer struggles against criminals every day, risking life and limb for her livelihood, nurturing her hard-working, sensible daughter to attend the best university, with hopes that she will one day find her footing in society and become an outstanding individual. On the day her daughter returns home after school. The law enforcement officer expected her daughter to wear an elegant cap and gown, but instead found her transformed into a spirited young man. Not only that, she saw her daughter bring back a pirate-tattooed, cigar-chewing, holey-shoe-wearing Little Black Hair with a criminal record! And when she prepared to discipline this Little Black Hair, her daughter protected him with her body, openly being intimate in her presence. And for the Witch Sea Law Enforcement Officer Ice Witch: Chen Qi was that despicable Little Black Hair! Thump thump thump! The always calm and collected Ice Witch had her life struck by major blows twice within half an hour of revival. If she were an ordinary person, she would have cracked a whip already. But luckily, the Ice Witch was professionally trained, a Witch without emotions! Confronted with Chen Qi, this Little Black Hair, she endured. Chapter 600 - 367: Ice Witch: Where Did Little Black Hair Come From?_3 Chapter 600: Chapter 367: Ice Witch: Where Did Little Black Hair Come From?_3 The Ice Witch fixed her gaze on Chen Qi and said: ¡°I understand now, that¡¯s enough, Fen¡­¡± ¡°Teacher, there really is no danger!¡± Fen excitedly seized this rare opportunity, speaking to Chen Qi: ¡°Qi, ah¡ª open your mouth¡ª¡± The bound Chen Qi subconsciously opened his mouth. Fen stretched two fingers into Chen Qi¡¯s mouth, stirred around, and said with a smile: ¡°See, Teacher, he¡¯s not a monster, and he won¡¯t bite~¡± Enough! With a flash, the Ice Witch separated the two and released her control over Chen Qi. Alive¡­ Chen Qi moved his limbs once more, without saying much. Though the Ice Witch was cold-hearted, she was fair in her dealings, and wouldn¡¯t easily harm him as long as he didn¡¯t cause any trouble. The Ice Witch continued: S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Fen, you have three minutes to explain what happened.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Fen, excited to see her teacher, recounted how she and Chen Qi met in Moonstone City, their adventures along the way¡­ And in the end, how Chen Qi helped her obtain the Legendary profession card and cooperated with the Ice Demon Pirate Group to resurrect the Ice Witch. Fen briefly finished the story! In the story, the frequency of ¡®Qi¡¯ appearing seemed a bit high¡­ The Ice Witch asked: ¡°Do you mean to say, it was this Little Black Hair who saved me?¡± The Ice Witch looked at Chen Qi in front of her doubtfully. Judging from the current situation, she seemed to have been sleepwalking for some time. Fen nodded and answered with a smile: ¡°Yes, Teacher, without Qi, you¡¯d still be lying in a coffin! Teacher, Qi is your lifesaver!¡± ¡­ The Ice Witch twitched her mouth slightly. Fen, stop talking¡­ Chen Qi had a foreboding feeling. In Chen Qi¡¯s original plan, he wanted to gain the Ice Witch¡¯s favor through politeness and capability. However, the moment Fen stuck to him, the subtle murderous intent from the Ice Witch never ceased. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± First suppressing the doubts in her heart, the Ice Witch extended her hand: ¡°My name is Angela, you can also call me the Ice Witch, or, perhaps, Teacher.¡± ¡°If Fen isn¡¯t wrong, I won¡¯t forget this debt of gratitude.¡± After speaking, the Ice Witch¡¯s mouth curved into a strange smile. Teacher¡­ Chen Qi hesitated for a moment before shaking hands with the Ice Witch. Although in the forums, the Ice Witch was the number one popular figure in Witch Sea, an ice maiden, a father figure to countless players, a girl with white hair and red eyes. But in reality, interacting with such an ice-cold being, a powerful presence of such magnitude, it was hard not to feel nervous. After shaking hands, the Ice Witch reminded: ¡°Fen, mind your elegance.¡± ¡°Oh, that means, besides just now, that beast outside, there¡¯s also the Black Whale Group¡¯s fleet?¡± Chen Qi said softly: ¡°Yes, Witch¡­¡± The Ice Witch lifted her proud head, a corner of her mouth curling into a villainous smile: ¡°Follow me, I will let the Black Whale Group understand what a true Legend is.¡± The Witch¡¯s power! Chen Qi felt a thrill inside. As expected, with the Ice Witch¡¯s power, even the fleeing Blue Beast could be annihilated in a burst! The Ice Witch annihilating everything? However, the moment she finished speaking, the Ice Witch¡¯s Spirit Power Field deflated like a punctured ball, shrinking instantly. ¡°Hmm?¡± What happened? A flicker of confusion passed through Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Nevertheless, facing Chen Qi¡¯s confusion, the Ice Witch lightly said with a lift of her eyes: ¡°Just some after-effects, no need to worry, even with just a Fourth Rank spiritual power origin, I am still invincible.¡± Invincible¡­ Curiosity flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. After speaking, the Ice Witch held her head high and chest out, leading the two straight towards the exit of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Chapter 601 - 367 Quack! The Ice Witch is Invincible in the World! Chapter 601: Chapter 367 Quack! The Ice Witch is Invincible in the World! ¡°I wonder how long it will take for the Ice Witch to kill the wounded Blue Beast¡­¡± Chen Qi thought to himself. A smirk appeared at the corner of the Ice Witch¡¯s mouth, as if she had seen through all of Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts, and answered the question in his heart: ¡°I did not pursue the escaped beast just now because I had not finished warming up.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I am invincible.¡± Having said that, the Ice Witch turned her head and strode forward. Chen Qi and Fen exchanged a glance and followed behind the Ice Witch, heading toward the entrance of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. As they walked, Fen suddenly leaned in close to Chen Qi¡¯s ear and whispered: ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, the teacher might appear to be a bit arrogant and cold, but in fact, she is a very approachable, gentle, and elegant person¡­¡± I know¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s ears tingled and his face reddened slightly as he nodded. For a powerful existence like the Ice Witch, arrogance was almost inevitable. You see, based on strength alone, the Ice Witch could be the first choice of many players¡¯ votes, becoming the most popular figure in the Witch Sea section. In the player forums, with a mix of a lot of fan-made content, it could be challenging to get an accurate understanding of a character. However, the Ice Witch is one of the few characters that Chen Qi has a deep understanding of. The Ice Witch is a typical ice queen, a work-oriented character. Though in the player forums, some foolish fan-creations have depicted the Ice Witch as an old woman who constantly speaks in riddles, or a silent girl without any expression or presence. But in reality, the Ice Witch is serious yet gentle, powerful yet kind, elegant yet not devoid of humor. Just like Palu, the Ice Witch is one of the few serious people in the New Day World. It could be said that the word ¡®Witch¡¯ was tailor-made for the Ice Witch. However, under such strict tutelage of the Ice Witch, to have taught a silly witch like Fen¡­ Chen Qi shook his head, a trace of confusion crossing his mind. Perhaps this is the gentleness beneath the Ice Witch¡¯s cold exterior¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Fen continued: ¡°Oh right, let me tell you in secret, teacher likes sweets¡­ later¡­¡± ¡°Fen¡­¡± The Ice Witch swallowed and interrupted Fen¡¯s words: ¡°Do you have any black tea?¡± Chen Qi answered for Fen: ¡°Not at the moment, but, Witch, once we get out, I can make it for you. My primary profession is a Chef; I can prepare you some fine black tea¡­¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, I didn¡¯t really want it. It was merely for amusement.¡± The Ice Witch stated coldly. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi remained silent for a moment. The Ice Witch couldn¡¯t be a tough-mouthed character like Fen, could she¡­ Probably not, it¡¯s more likely that she just doesn¡¯t like the tea I brew¡­ Chen Qi looked at the elegant silhouette of the Ice Witch and helplessly nodded. Outside, Palu was still struggling against the Black Whale Group, and the Blue Beast was only severely injured. The crisis had not yet subsided¡­ Chen Qi stopped his wild thoughts and quickened his pace towards the entrance. ¡­ ¡­ Upon the icy plains. The whole land was trembling! ¡°Kill them all! Kill them all before night falls!¡± ¡°Kill! Kill! Kill!¡± ¡°Kill them all, and let there be Gold everywhere!!!¡± The members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group and the pirates of the Black Whale Group were entangled, engaging in a desperate battle. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang Bang Bang Bang Bang Bang! This battle was decisive for the future of the entire sea. Thus, everyone involved in this battle was an elite among elites; the battlefield was chaos, with hundreds of powerful figures intertwined! And at the center of the battlefield, two figures, one red and one black, were particularly eye-catching! Each time these two figures clashed, they would create hundred-meter-long afterimages in the air! Explosions erupted continuously! The ground of the entire icy plains split open, creating crack after crack. It was none other than the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, Palu, and the Black Death Doctor, the Desperate Poison Master! Both of their bodies were riddled with holes, and their remaining Spiritual Power was scarce. At this moment, their battle approached its end! Life and death, the King and the slave, existed within a single thought! Suddenly, a smile curled on the lips of the Black Death Doctor, and his rotting flesh began to bubble up with oozing pustules: ¡°Void Release. Black Death Plague!!!¡± The seemingly soft palm strike from the Black Death Doctor. Countless black rats with human faces emerged from the black veins on his arm in an instant, swelled together into a ten-meter-high massive horde! The dense swarm of black rats instantly engulfed Palu, gnawing at his body. Boom!! Qi Power burst forth! Palu took a deep breath and unleashed strong Spiritual Power, scattering the rats from his body! However, it was already too late. The plague of the rats was lethal upon contact. ¡°Damn it, urgh¡­¡± After bursting with energy, Palu felt an indescribable nausea in his stomach and threw up a large chunk of black flesh. Above his head, the dice spun rapidly, eventually showing a roll of two. If it had rolled a one, he would be dead! Now that he had used up all of his ¡®dice¡¯ props on his body, it meant that he was no longer a cheater in the gambling game but merely a pathetic gambler at the mercy of the tide! ¡°Hehehehe, young man, after all, you are just a young man¡­¡± The Black Death Doctor, struggling to stay upright, snapped his fingers lightly. In an instant, as if exploding like a balloon, Palu¡¯s pale skin burst open, oozing out copious amounts of Black Blood! Palu¡¯s mighty body instantly collapsed. The Black Death Plague used rats that carried a special pestilence to infect enemies. Chapter 602 - 367: Quack! The Ice Witch is Unrivaled in the World!_2 Chapter 602: Chapter 367: Quack! The Ice Witch is Unrivaled in the World!_2 This was originally a legendary move that only those at the Saint Level could master. Black Death Doctor, with his own knowledge, improved the technique, so that even a Fourth Rank strongman, if touched even by the skin of a rat, would become a patient ravaged by diseases in an instant! Moreover, the plague poison involved not only the flesh but also the soul. ¡°With your physique, after three minutes, you will be covered in black pustules with human faces and die. Furthermore, your body will become an experimental subject for researching the perfect plague.¡± The heavily scarred Black Death Doctor curved the corners of his mouth into a deranged smile, enjoying Palu¡¯s expression of despair: ¡°It¡¯s a pity, with your talent, if you hadn¡¯t been our enemy, you might have one day stepped onto the Ascension to God and become the ruler of this sea.¡± ¡°Alas, the one who will achieve a great reign and become the Sea Emperor, no, the Sea God, is me!¡± Black Death Doctor let out a loud laugh. Whoosh! Palu¡¯s eyes were lifeless, like a melting candle, his flesh melting away piece by piece. The ¡®Life-extending Dice¡¯ atop his head struggled to turn. Each time it extended life, the dice would consume a vast amount of Spiritual Power. His current Spiritual Power would allow him at most three more throws. ¡°Jin Li, the secret of the Ice Witch¡­¡± Palu¡¯s eyeballs fell out like melting wax. In his blurred vision, he saw a vague shadow holding a lantern and a scythe, appearing before him and staring intently at him. Lantern Death God was approaching. It seemed he may not be able to see the Ice Witch, nor verify the doubts in his heart, nor fulfill the promise he and Jin Li made in the beginning! ¡°Dice Dissolve. Thousand Transformation Technique. Tiger Shark Fist!¡± However, at this last moment of life, Palu stopped his ¡®life-extension¡¯ and turned all his Spiritual Power into executing his deadly technique! Palu, dragging his battered body, charged at Black Death Doctor. His body suddenly transformed into the figure of a Navy Admiral, the Tiger Shark General! Red steam appeared on Palu¡¯s body, and vast waves of Spiritual Power emerged, with a vague silhouette of a Tiger Shark enveloping him completely from behind! A surge of Spiritual Power steeped with murderous intent! Without killing the Black Death Doctor, the sea would face endless troubles. He had to fight for time for Chen Qi and the Witch, even if it was only a fraction of a minute! Palu replicated the move of the Tiger Shark Whale, and with the tidal wave-like Tiger Shark Fist, he rushed at Black Death Doctor! ¡°Crazy¡­¡± Black Death Doctor raised his hand to block, already depleted of Spiritual Power to release his release! Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if he could defend against this strike, he would be incapacitated! Boom! However, the attack did not come as anticipated. Black Death Doctor¡¯s eyes widened. He saw the Blue Beast engulfed in flames, pressing down on Palu¡¯s shoulder! ¡°¡­¡± Despair and regret flashed in Palu¡¯s eyes. A Fourth Rank drained of Spiritual Power was defenseless in front of a Saint. Even if the latter were weakened as well, such was the disparity in Rank. The Blue Beast was a monster not of this era. He was supposed to follow the God that taught him the D20 in the B-grade Crack, to become a Saint, before handling this matter. However, the tragedies that occurred at sea made him too hasty. He was too hasty. If only he could have ascended to be a Saint before joining this battle. Snap! After the Blue Beast pressed down on Palu, it casually tossed him aside. Black Death Doctor grinned: ¡°Right on time¡­¡± He looked around; their Black Whale Group, empowered by Black Whale Blood, was no match for ordinary Transcendents. Under the ravaging of the Black Sea Giant Elephant, the members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group had been utterly defeated. Those who once harbored dreams and courage, those brash individuals with bounties of over ten million, now lay in disarray on the cold ground, some with fatal arrows still lodged in them, others slowly being covered by snow and ice, their contorted faces expressing unwillingness and despair. The entire Ice Demon Pirate Group had become playthings of the Black Whale Group. And their Black Whale Group members hadn¡¯t even received the latest Black Blood Potion! It¡¯s a pity, if it weren¡¯t for the Black Hunter and the tentacled monster he brought, the Black Whale Group might have achieved zero casualties! Now, the only concern was the tentacled monster that had fled mid-fight with the Blue Beast for some unknown reason. Black Death Doctor breathed a sigh of relief: ¡°Blue Beast¡­¡± However, the next second, the Blue Beast fiercely pressed down on his neck. The Blue Beast roared: ¡°Hand it over!¡± ¡°Hand over the Perfect Black Blood from the Edge World!!!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Black Death Doctor looked at the Blue Beast before him. The Blue Beast¡¯s body was already covered in wounds, its breath was extraordinarily rapid, and its once calm expression became extremely vicious once again. In that instant, Black Death Doctor understood everything. The enemy of the Whale Father, the legendary Ice Witch, had been resurrected! So quickly! The Black Death Doctor, with difficulty, extended his hand and threw out a tube of potion from inside his clothing. The Perfect Black Blood Potion, Black Whale Group¡¯s latest masterpiece, was a powerful potion created by combining the knowledge of Little Crow with the Black Whale True Blood from the Edge World! Even a Legend using the ordinary Black Blood Potion would have a 70% fatality rate; this was the Black Whale Group¡¯s trump card! Apart from the Blood Hunter, everyone who took the Black Whale True Blood had died! He never imagined the Blue Beast would know of this potion, let alone crave this mad potion! Black Death Doctor cautioned: Chapter 603 - 367: Quack! The Ice Witch is Unrivaled in the World!_3 Chapter 603: Chapter 367: Quack! The Ice Witch is Unrivaled in the World!_3 ¡°Blue Beast, with your current body, consuming the Ancient God¡¯s Blood will surely lead to collapse!¡± However, faced with the Black Death Doctor¡¯s warning, the Blue Beast like a crazed mongrel, hesitated not at all, gulping down the glass alongside its contents. According to the information from Whale Father, the resurrected Ice Witch should only have Saint¡¯s strength. Is she really so frightening¡­ The Black Death Doctor was somewhat puzzled. Boom! Boom! After drinking the Black Whale True Blood, Blue Beast¡¯s eyes turned white, and his Spirit Power Field suddenly materialized, turning into scorching blue flames. The Blue Beast¡¯s Fourth and Fifth Rank professions were already monstrous. This kind of extremely bloody and frenzied power was unbeatably formidable! It fused perfectly with the Whale Blood! Suddenly, Blue Beast¡¯s Spirit Power Field expanded, and the blue flames instantly covered the entire ice field, causing all the experts of the Black Whale Group to halt their actions at once! The Spirit Power Field released by the Blue Beast changed the landscape! This monster, born in the era of Deep Sea Hunters, subjected to secret experiments by the Navy, and resurrected in this era, was finally about to show its true strength! ¡°Everyone, head to our ship for refuge!¡± ¡°Brothers! Board our new ship and enjoy the fight!¡± commanded the Black Death Doctor. The new ship they referred to was Chen Qi¡¯s vessel. In Chen Qi¡¯s absence, Little Crow had no combat ability and could only hand over the ship to these pirates. The bloodthirsty pirates did not hesitate, dragging captives from the defeated Ice Demon Pirate Group aboard Chen Qi¡¯s new ship. Only this ship could withstand the shockwaves from the fight between Blue Beast and the Ice Witch! While toying with the Water Elf captured on Chen Qi¡¯s ship, the bloodthirsty experts of the Black Whale Group eagerly anticipated the outbreak of a great battle! ¡°Hehe! Finally going to see the Witch!¡± ¡°Who do you think will win?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to ask, the Ice Witch is unbeatable in the world!¡± ¡°The Blue Beast is the sure victor; Whale Father has said that the just-resurrected Ice Witch has at most only the initial Spirit Power Field of a Saint.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, gentlemen, and don¡¯t be afraid, even if the esteemed Blue Beast should fall, we will be safe!¡± ¡°The Ice Witch is the Saintess of Frostwinter Kingdom, she will forgive all our sins and let us reach the Goddess Country!¡± ¡°But that lunatic Black Hunter probably won¡¯t let us go!¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to worry about, Black Hunter can only listen to the Ice Witch, who is as great and motherly as the spirit itself!¡± The experts from the Black Whale Group excitedly discussed while trampling on members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. A battle between two Saint-level characters, even dying here would not be in vain! S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh¡ª¡ª Under the vast Spirit Power of the Blue Beast, the blizzard that filled the sky finally stopped. The Blue Beast twisted its neck, looking towards the entrance of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. In the distance, the light of a lantern slowly brightened. The Ice Witch, holding the Day Lantern, walked out from the Witch¡¯s Coffin, and behind her followed the Witch and the Black Hunter, whom the Black Whale Group keenly anticipated. The Ice Witch glanced over the barely alive Palu on the ground, over the tragic scene. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s brows furrowed. Even after defeating Carol, the current situation was worse than he had imagined. The Ice Witch¡¯s red pupils shifted, calmly observing everything. In her original memory, to rescue her, the Blood Blade Pirate Group and Fen together in the Sea Coffin, lost no less than two thousand one hundred people, including two legends from the Blood Blade Pirate Group who were buried here. At that time, the entire ice field was littered with corpses, filled with wails of sorrow. Indeed, fate had entirely changed¡­ The Ice Witch turned her head, looking at the Blue Beast that had just consumed Black Whale True Blood. The Blue Beast¡¯s heart was ablaze, unleashing the full force of a Saint at their prime! Moreover, the Black Whale True Blood appeared prematurely in the Witch Sea¡­ The Ice Witch looked at the harsh scene before her. As Fen said, because of the man behind her, the current Witch Sea had become somewhat ¡®peaceful.¡¯ Looking at the ¡®beautiful¡¯ scene before her¡­ The Ice Witch shook the lantern in her hand and called out to all the pirates on the ice field: ¡°Come at me all at once; I¡¯m short on time.¡± Chapter 604 - 368 Chapter 604: Chapter 368 Together they rise¡­ The bloodthirsty pirates, in a brief moment of calm. They acknowledged the strength of the Ice Witch, but also had faith in their great Whale Father! Whale Father once said, even if the Ice Witch were resurrected, she would merely be a stumbling block in his grand plan! Moreover, the Blue Beast who had consumed great whale blood, his Spirit Power Field had already materialized, completely overwhelming the Witch! The pirates of the Black Whale Group scoffed: ¡°Bragging Witch¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, look, the shoe print on the Ice Witch¡¯s face, she must have been kicked by the Blue Beast not long ago!¡± The Ice Witch had just recovered, and her Spirit Power Field was also very weak, it must be a pretense¡­ The Black Death Doctor looked towards Little Crow in the corner, frantic: ¡°Little Crow, you must have noticed too, right?¡± Huh? Little Crow, who was praying for Chen Qi¡¯s victory, suddenly had a question mark above her head. She hesitated for a moment, then stood up and looked towards the Witch on the ice plain. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Her pupils rapidly contracted. Although it was hard for ordinary people to notice, as a doctor who had studied the bodies of ancient champions, Little Crow could sense the anomaly of the Ice Witch. She could feel that the current Ice Witch was particularly weak, her body as fragile as glass. Even she, Little Crow, if she could get close to the Ice Witch, might be able to slay her! Living in the Witch¡¯s Coffin already caused irreversible severe damage to the body. ¡°One mistake from the Ice Witch could be fatal¡­¡± Little Crow looked at the Witch, her fists tightening nervously. On the icy plain, the Ice Witch walked towards the center of the battlefield, casually taking off the Hunter¡¯s coat on her, revealing the thin Mage Robe underneath. Meanwhile, the Blue Beast twisted his neck, entirely focused, he abandoned the longsword in his hand, bending his body, adopting the posture of a wild beast on the hunt! The Ice Witch seemed to ignore the Blue Beast, calmly stating: ¡°Hey, do you know what¡¯s the difference between Fourth Rank and Fifth Rank?¡± Huh? Is she asking me? Chen Qi blinked. He never expected, at such a moment, the Ice Witch would ask him a question. Chen Qi pondered briefly. A Fourth Rank Transcendent, often seen by many Transcendents as the endpoint of Transcendent status, is because it is the final stage of cultivating Spiritual Power. At this stage, both the amount and intensity of Spiritual Power are like vast lakes, reaching the limit that both soul and body can bear. If one wants to attempt to break through this limit, they must remodel both soul and body. However, remodeling either soul or body is not something even a Legend can achieve. Moreover, Fifth Rank profession cards cannot be obtained through conventional methods. It¡¯s precisely because of this, to advance to Fifth Rank, one needs to rely on the Cracks containing infinite possibilities. Chen Qi collected his thoughts and answered the Witch¡¯s question: ¡°There are many differences, but fundamentally, it¡¯s the total amount of Spiritual Power.¡± Oh? A glint flashed in the eyes of the Ice Witch, as many Transcendents today would consider Fifth Rank as a further Sublimation of Spiritual Power. The Ice Witch continued: ¡°Correct, after Fourth Rank Extraordinary Spiritual Power sublimates, their Spiritual Power can transform unpredictably, touching upon domains that defy the common laws of the world¡­¡± The Ice Witch lightly flipped her hand, and an Ice Crystal Longsword formed: ¡°In an era sparse with Cracks, they continuously experiment, refining their manipulation of Spiritual Power into more pure forms like Qi Power, Blade Power, Lamp Power, etc., to seek more powerful Domains¡­ Thus, many believe that the rules of a Domain are a perfect demonstration of skill.¡± Domain¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with curiosity. Just as the Ice Witch said, a Domain is the ultimate display of skills of a Fourth Rank Transcendent. At this moment, a slight smile played on the Ice Witch¡¯s lips: ¡°However, in truth, as long as the Spiritual Power is sufficient, the Domains that Fourth Rank Transcendents spent a hundred years cultivating, are just casual moves to a Fifth Rank¡­¡± As the words fell, the Blue Beast pounced! The Blue Beast, having drunk the great whale blood, had shoulders broad and immensely powerful, his body strong like a burning giant bear. This beast-like charge was akin to the impact of a runaway train, and the Blue Fire behind him was like a towering tsunami! The power and speed were enough to extinguish a legendary figure in the blink of an eye! Pure monstrous strength, this is the Blue Beast! The Ice Witch turned her head, glanced at Chen Qi, and casually raised her right hand, whispering a word: ¡°Slow.¡± Swoosh! Feathery snowflakes began to fall beside the Ice Witch. Then, the Blue Beast, initially shooting like a bullet, started slowing down upon nearing the Ice Witch¡­ The speed of the Blue Beast rapidly dropped by fifty times! In that instant, the Blue Beast seemed to become a dynamic ink painting! Chen Qi¡¯s gaze flickered. This power, it was quite similar to his Domain ¡®Rift Slash.¡¯ The Condensed Domain, also noted in Rift Slash. If it were a Fourth Rank Transcendent, to use this level of move, they would need to release, consuming a large amount of Spiritual Power. Although much less powerful, the Ice Witch deployed this move without consuming a large amount of Spiritual Power or tearing a rift into another world. Seeing Chen Qi and Fen¡¯s shocked and puzzled expressions, the Ice Witch slowly turned back. Swoosh! The Ice Witch took a step forward, like a painter, arriving in front of the burning Blue Beast. Smack! The Ice Witch, as if wielding a paintbrush, swung her longsword. Swoosh! Chapter 605 - 368_2 Chapter 605: Chapter 368_2 A burst of ink-like discharge erupted from the longsword, poured onto the body of the Blue Beast. The very moment during the ¡®slow release,¡¯ a fiery wound suddenly appeared on the chest of the Blue Beast! Boom! A massive impact caused debris to fly everywhere. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Blue Beast was forced to step back. However, facing this attack, the Blue Beast showed no fear; instead, it smiled even more brilliantly. ¡°Is this it? This level of consolidation is not even comparable to a Hunter!¡± Not comparable to a Hunter? A flicker of cat-like curiosity flashed in the eyes of the Ice Witch. Crack! Crack! The Blue Beast kept twisting its neck, emitting warning sounds: ¡°Our conditions are not perfect, and between those of the Fifth Rank, Spiritual Power determines everything!¡± ¡°Ice Witch, what a pity, if you weren¡¯t just awakened, if it wasn¡¯t your current Spirit Power Field, perhaps I wouldn¡¯t be a match for you¡­¡± ¡°But now you, as weak as a commonplace white rabbit, with your Spirit Power Field suppressed by me, facing the complete me? How long can you last?¡± The face of the Blue Beast grew more and more ferocious. He was fed up with being ignored by the Ice Witch! Ignored by the remnants of this era! The Ice Witch¡¯s expression turned cold, her frown appeared for the third time. Bang! Bang! Boom, all of a sudden, a blue burning airflow rapidly expanded on the body of the Blue Beast, igniting fierce steams wave after wave! The huge blue steam even pushed back Fen and Chen Qi, who were watching from afar. Fen put his hands together, watching nervously. The Second Rank is initiated¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s gaze turned icy. The profession of the Blue Beast was the same as his, and through long cultivation, it had accumulated more than a hundred types of Monster Power. These Monster Powers are uncontrollably violent; once activated, they will lead to the person¡¯s death. Therefore, the Blue Beast always suppressed them, no command from the brain could release them! To prevent losing control, only during a real threat of death can the Blue Beast unleash these powers, activating its Second Rank. These powers amalgamating will create an utterly vicious, bloodthirsty behemoth that disregards everything! Moreover, in this state, he could merge into Blue Fire, ignoring the effects of most Domains! This is bad¡­ Chen Qi loudly warned: ¡°Ice Witch, be careful, he might be able to ignore your slow effect, and move through the fire¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± A flicker of confusion flashed through the eyes of the Ice Witch. However, the Blue Beast wouldn¡¯t give her time to think! He crouched on all fours, stepped forward, and burst forth with Instant Flash. By the time he appeared again, he was already behind the Ice Witch. Behold, on the body of the Blue Beast, the faces of beasts converged, numerous twisted muscles burst out of his body. His eyes flickered with the light of wild beasts, and his entire body, within a breath, swelled fivefold! The people on the ice field were shocked, even the Blizzard Dragon King who was sleeping a hundred miles away opened his eyes. Boom! Boom! The Blue Beast used a claw, larger than the Ice Witch herself, smashing it down on the Ice Witch¡¯s head! The Ice Witch spoke softly again: ¡°Slow down¡­¡± However, it was too slow! The effect of slow was too slow! It was unclear whether the speed of the Blue Beast was too fast, or if the Blue Beast had adapted to the consolidation! Under the effect of ¡®slow,¡¯ the speed of the Blue Beast did not decrease, but instead, became even more robust! Both speed and power were nearing their limits! Splash! Splash! The scorching air wrapped around the body of the Blue Beast already penetrated the body of the Ice Witch! Swipe! The Ice Crystal Protective Layer on the body of the Ice Witch was rapidly melted, a tiny wound appeared on the right cheek of the Ice Witch¡ª Just as fragile as expected¡­ The Blue Beast continued to speed up, roaring in his heart: ¡°Die die die die die!!!!!¡± And just then, the eyes of the Ice Witch finally showed a serious expression. The Ice Witch slowly turned her head, looking up at the Blue Beast above her. Crack! In the next breath, the attack of the Blue Beast smashed down, causing the ice field in sight to tremble! Rumbling, rumbling! A deafening roar pierced through the air. In an instant, an avalanche occurred, the terrain of the entire ice field split violently, and a sky-covering blue flame erupted like a volcano, causing a shocking earthquake!! Even the massive Ghost Ship suddenly swayed! Everyone struggled to maintain their footing, quietly waiting for the Blue Fire to disperse. Behold, in the center of the ice field ruins, the entire body of the Blue Beast, now twisted into a five-meter monster, uttered in a nearly hoarse voice: ¡°Goodbye, Witch!¡± However, the moment he finished speaking, the Ice Witch appeared atop a massive arm, elegantly aiming her longsword at the Blue Beast¡¯s throat. The expression on the Ice Witch¡¯s face regained its composure: ¡°Your speed is too slow, little dog.¡± Everyone was shocked, looking puzzled at the scene before them! Just now, the speed and power of the Blue Beast were extraordinarily violent, truly Fifth Rank speed and power! ¡°How is it possible, it should have been an overwhelming force¡­¡± Black Death Doctor clenched his fists. Even other Saints couldn¡¯t dodge this strike just by speed and power. Is the Ice Witch¡¯s speed even beyond that! Everyone looked puzzled. Among the astonished crowd, only Chen Qi saw everything clearly. Perfect condensation¡­ Just now, the Ice Witch used a condensation similar to ¡®Rift Slash,¡¯ once again dodging the impact. But, unlike Chen Qi¡¯s Magic Technique. The Ice Witch¡¯s condensation not only reduces speed but also stops the thought process of others. And during the release process, almost no Spiritual Power is emitted. Therefore, in the eyes of others, the Ice Witch dodged the attack of the Blue Beast with speed. This is the Ice Witch¡¯s true Magic Technique, Time Stop! Just now, the Ice Witch condensed time for about three seconds. During this brief process, only Chen Qi saw the whole scene. Chen Qi took a deep breath, because he had studied the Ice Witch¡¯s techniques and reached a quite high realm, he could remain rational during this special Time Stop. But even so¡­ Just as the remnants of the Blue Beast¡¯s move surged, the Ice Witch¡¯s white hair fluttered in the wind. The Ice Witch gently touched her hair strands, looking at the shocked expressions of Chen Qi and Fen: ¡°Do you understand now? This is absolute suppression of power and speed.¡± Then, she turned around, unleashing a Magic Technique in front of everyone. The completely released body of the Blue Beast was already riddled from its own chaotic power. ¡°¡­¡± The Blue Beast watched the Ice Witch atop his fists, his whole body trembling as he stood still. His all-out strike also failed to harm the Ice Witch! ¡°It¡¯s over¡­¡± With a casual strike, the Ice Witch knocked him to the ground. Having said this, a wound on the face of the Ice Witch expanded slightly. The Ice Witch¡­ Chen Qi was secretly alarmed. At the instant of ¡®Time Stop¡¯, he had seen a trace of fear on the Ice Witch¡¯s face. The Ice Witch finished dealing with the Blue Beast and stepped on its head. The victor was decided. Many pirates looking at the scene exclaimed excitedly: ¡°Teacher!!! You¡¯re so powerful!!!¡± ¡°Hmph¡ª¡± The Ice Witch raised her head as if defeating the Blue Beast in front of her only took a tiny bit of her strength. ¡°Just a trivial matter.¡± Many Pirate Groups gripping at the scene tightened their fists, full of fear. Who knows how much more power the Ice Witch has! However, only Chen Qi noticed, the body of the Ice Witch seemed to be unwell. Is the body of the Ice Witch trembling? Chen Qi asked: ¡°Ice Witch, do you need my assistance?¡± The Ice Witch could no longer hold up. That strike had exhausted all her strength. Chapter 606 - 370 Chapter 606: Chapter 370 ¡°Regarding the Matter That Only I Can Move Freely in the Witch¡¯s Time Stop World No need¡­ The Ice Witch replied with unusual determination, causing Chen Qi to pause in surprise. Could it be, the Ice Witch is really alright? Did I see it wrong? Chen Qi fell into contemplation. Indeed, the Ice Witch is currently the world¡¯s strongest Witch! How could she possibly become weak! Next, all the Ice Witch needs to do is deliver the final blow to the Blue Beast, and this battle will be over¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling ashamed for doubting the Ice Witch¡¯s strength. Chen Qi looked up and instantly met numerous piercing gazes. However, on the way there, the Ice Witch might very well face an assault from the Black Whale Group. Protecting the ¡®main general¡¯ is the most important link in battle for weaker Transcendents. The Black Whale Group¡¯s Black Death Doctor, among others, still has many unimaginable Mutant Potions left unused. Even a Blue Beast teetering on the brink of death is worth the Black Whale Group¡¯s all-out effort¡­ Chen Qi observed the Whale Group, his hand on the knife at his waist, ready to counterattack at any moment. ¡°How is it possible¡­¡± The Black Death Doctor gritted his teeth, scrutinizing the Witch before him. The Witch¡¯s white hair floated gently in the wind. In the presence of the Spirit Power Field, even the Blue Beast couldn¡¯t defeat the Ice Witch. The Black Whale Group still had two trump cards left: their Black Whale Blood, and the Black Death Doctor¡¯s Domain Release ¡®Black Death City¡¯! But can these two trump cards truly stop the invincible Ice Witch? The members of the Black Whale Group watched this scene, their hesitation preventing them from taking a single step forward. The Ice Witch walked proudly, her snow-white hair dancing in the cold wind. Like a reaper, her pure white feet tread the ground, harvesting the life of the Blue Beast. And the nearly crippled Blue Beast could only watch the Ice Witch as she took step after step towards it¡­ sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Step after step¡­ One step after another¡­ As she walked, the Ice Witch also used an extremely arrogant little expression to say to Chen Qi: ¡°Qi, all deep sea monsters¡­ beneath my hand¡­¡± The Ice Witch intended to use the fate of the Blue Beast to tell Chen Qi about the consequences of becoming a deep sea monster. Snap! Crack! Accompanied by a crisp noise, before she could finish speaking, the Ice Witch suddenly slipped and fell. Her head hit the ground and her buttocks stuck up high. This¡­ for a moment, Chen Qi thought he had seen it wrong. However, it¡¯s very normal for the Ice Witch to be weak after just crawling out of the Witch¡¯s Coffin! Yes, it¡¯s perfectly normal for the Ice Witch to fall down! Apart from Fen, I am the closest to the Ice Witch. Should I go and help her? Chen Qi was suddenly torn. Wait, something doesn¡¯t seem quite right¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils contracted suddenly. He saw the Ice Witch¡¯s buttocks twitch a bit, then slowly lift her small head, blinked her eyes, and let out a whimpering cry like a teary-eyed cat: ¡°Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch!¡± The Ice Witch, kneeling on the ground and holding her head, shed a tear from the corner of her eye, pitifully said: ¡°Why must fate be so twisted, why do I encounter a Fifth Rank mighty being as soon as I emerge!¡± ¡°And who the hell stepped on my face!¡± The weakened Ice Witch, with her butterfly-wing-like hands propping herself up, tried to stand back up. Thump! However, due to the slippery ground, with a smack, the Ice Witch fell again, assuming her tragically comical, buttocks-up posture. This time, her protruding buttocks seemed even more pronounced. ¡­ A silence fell. The Ice Witch¡¯s head was to the side on the ground, her bright red pupils losing their luster, gazing despairingly at the world. ¡°???¡± At that moment, Chen Qi was in disarray. This figure, forlornly sticking up their buttocks with such a sad face, who is this? Could the Ice Witch also show such a pitiable expression¡­ The Ice Witch being the most popular in the Witch Sea comes from not just her occasional tsundere and emotionless expressions, but mostly her absolute elegance and gentleness. Faced with this scene, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit moved. Although it was a bit odd, the Ice Witch was not a deity. It was already impressive for her to maintain this level of combat after being sealed in the Witch¡¯s Coffin for over a decade. Weakness was inevitable¡­ Help her up! Chen Qi pitied the Ice Witch and immediately made up his mind. He prepared to step forward, like a true gentleman, to elegantly help the Witch stand up, to score some good points with her! However, Chen Qi soon realized that something was off. Why is it that everyone is silent in the face of the current Ice Witch? Why hasn¡¯t the Black Whale Group taken this opportunity to launch a sneak attack? Why hasn¡¯t Fen reacted? Chen Qi found his body was rigid, and only his eyeballs could move left and right. It was only then he noticed! The entire world was engulfed in a faint blue hue! What on earth happened? In the next instant, Chen Qi immediately understood everything. In the very moment before she fell, the Ice Witch! To prevent everyone from seeing her embarrass herself, she had initiated Time Condensation! Such quick reflexes, such rapid Magic Technique activation! Chen Qi was in awe. ¡­ However, was such a power-draining ultimate move really worth using for a situation like this? Chen Qi stood frozen in place, quietly watching the Ice Witch¡¯s performance. In the world where time stood still, the invincible Ice Witch, after three attempts, finally defeated the ground and stood up! Then, the typically icy and gentle-faced Ice Witch raised her middle finger, using disdainful and scornful eyes, she despised the ground that caused her to slip! Chapter 607 - 370: About Being the Only One Who Can Move Freely in the Witchs Time Stop World _2 Chapter 607: Chapter 370: About Being the Only One Who Can Move Freely in the Witch¡¯s Time Stop World _2 Following this extreme moment, she slowly turned her head again, giving Chen Qi a look of grievance and disgust, similar to the way she looked at Little Black Hair. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t describe his feelings at the moment, only feeling as if countless ¡®grass mud horses¡¯ were flying through his mind. In this situation, do you still have time to glare at me? What exactly is my image in the Ice Witch¡¯s heart? Chen Qi held his breath. However, the Ice Witch seemed not to notice that I could remain conscious in the Time Stop World. Chen Qi suppressed the urge to retort and silently cooperated with the Ice Witch¡¯s act. The Ice Witch, after getting up, straightened her robe and hair. Then, she slowly returned to the brief moment when she was about to fall, like a precise doll, and again assumed the same pose and expression. Her entire movement was extremely skilled! Click! Seven seconds passed, and time resumed flowing! As the Ice Witch walked, she still had a supremely arrogant expression, saying to Chen Qi: ¡°Qi, all the deep sea monsters are merely prey under my hands.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Just like that, under everyone¡¯s gaze, the Ice Witch walked towards the Blue Beast like the Grim Reaper. Other than Chen Qi, no one noticed that the Ice Witch had just tripped. She could still do this¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the Ice Witch¡¯s strength. This kind of Magic Technique that required him to exhaust all his Spiritual Power to release, the Ice Witch needed only a thought to activate instantly! Chen Qi thought carefully. The Ice Witch is now weak, which means she must intimidate the Black Whale Group! To prevent falling, the Ice Witch didn¡¯t hesitate to waste a tremendous amount of Spiritual Power, just so as not to expose her weakness. Actually, this is also a kind of long-term consideration¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but brainstorm. But immediately, a bold idea burst in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. The Ice Witch probably didn¡¯t just activate Time Condensation to save face¡­ After all, she had just mentioned that she didn¡¯t need anyone¡¯s support. At this moment, Fen popped up a worried little yellow flower above his head, picked up a bottle of Blood Medicine, and walked over caringly: ¡°Teacher, be careful of slipping, do you need the potion?¡± Be careful of slipping? Need the potion? The Ice Witch snorted softly, gently patted Fen¡¯s head, then directly walked toward the Blue Beast. After the Blue Beast released its release, its eyes, though bloodshot, still sparkled with an undefeated flame. Its body, exhausted from multiple battles and struggles, had muscles tensed, and each breath was accompanied by a slight tremble, struggling. Like a beast covered in scars, even at life¡¯s end, it wouldn¡¯t give up the chance to kill the Hunter. However, with each steady step the Ice Witch took, and finally stopped in front of it. ¡°¡­¡± The cold wind blew through pale strands of hair, the Ice Witch lowered her head, looking at the feeble monster beneath her as if gazing upon a feeble ant. Eventually, the Blue Beast¡¯s tenacious gaze gradually faded, and its tense muscles slowly relaxed. All signs were indicating that even though it took Black Whale True Blood and released Monster Power, its strongest strike failed to harm the Witch in front of it! In a bygone era, it once threatened the dominator of the sea, the City Lord of Moonstone City with this killer move, once becoming an invincibly strong being! Yet in front of the currently weak Witch, it seemed so laughable. Though it was far from its peak now, such a humiliating defeat still made it recall the past. Deep Sea Hunter, Whale Father, Sea God¡­ A new era has dawned, and yet this era still does not belong to me¡­ The beast-like struggle on the Blue Beast¡¯s face gradually disappeared. Its hair rapidly turned white, as the flesh grown from the Black Whale Blood disintegrated, revealing the pockmarked human flesh beneath the monster¡¯s skin. In this moment, the Blue Beast lay quietly on the ground, like an old man about to die, and said: ¡°Great Witch, how powerful you are.¡± ¡°My last move, it couldn¡¯t even invoke a tear or a pang of pain from you¡­¡± No, in a sense, you almost made her cry, though the desperate strike was given by the ground¡­ Chen Qi suppressed the urge to retort, and continued watching. The Ice Witch gathered a Magic Array in her hands, looking at the Blue Beast in front of her, and asked: ¡°What happened?¡± The Blue Beast said: ¡°Under a special Crack, the Navy excavated an Ancient God¡¯s Body, to address the decline of the era, the scarcity of the Fifth Rank, and started various experiments¡­¡± sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°And I was the experimental subject of that body, but now it seems, I simply cannot control this power¡­¡± ¡°Just as you said, anyone who tries to wield the deep sea power will be backfired by it.¡± A trace of regret appeared on the Blue Beast¡¯s aged face. As a monster from the previous era, it lay dormant for many years in the Navy¡¯s experimental base, and due to the arrival of Chen Qi and the tides, it awoke again in this era. And when it awoke this time, the former Deep Sea Hunters were dead, the Fifth Rank Experts of the Magic Bullet family had fallen, Whale Father was trapped in the mist, the Sea God kept hiding his whereabouts¡­ The legends of his era had mostly fallen. He thought that his great sea era had arrived! In this rising tide, the Blue Beast even thought of taking the Ice Witch hostage, and ultimately using her knowledge and treasure to break through the Fifth Rank, and battle the Lantern Death God. But now, it seems just a fantasy of a failure. Chapter 608 - 370: About Being the Only One Who Can Move Freely in the Witchs Time Stop World _3 Chapter 608: Chapter 370: About Being the Only One Who Can Move Freely in the Witch¡¯s Time Stop World _3 The Blue Beast lay calmly on the ground, its flesh gradually dissolving bit by bit. In this long life, he ultimately failed to cross the Fifth Rank path to reach God¡¯s Path¡­ In these final moments, he suddenly thought of the wife and daughter he abandoned, and recalled his own belligerent self, who was once merely a messenger on the verge of suicide. After being abandoned by his wife and daughter, he abandoned everything else and embarked on a journey for power. His gaze shifted away from the Ice Witch, slowly turning to the mysterious Black Hunter, Fen who inherited the Flower Witch¡¯s legacy, the ambitious Black Death Doctor on the Ghost Ship, and Little Crow, who was about to ascend to Legend¡­ The powerhouses of this era, this tidal wave, were far more turbulent than he had imagined. At the very end, the Blue Beast asked: ¡°Ice Witch, I wish to know what Rank you have reached in the end? What formidable adversary I have fallen to.¡± Everyone held their breath, quietly awaiting the answer. In the legends of Witch Sea, she had appeared across multiple epochs, preventing the destruction of Witch Sea. Yet despite this, many newspapers smeared the Witch with numerous victories, calling her a merciless executioner, a cold-blooded demon! And these slanders all came from the Royal Family of the Imperial Capital. Rumors had it that the reason why the nobles of Moonstone City harbored such distaste for the Ice Witch was because she held the key to God¡¯s Path, which lies above Legend! While the Ice Witch¡¯s Spirit Power Field was only at the Second Rank now, in legends, she was the strongest in Witch Sea, second only to the first Witch, the Sea Goddess. The cold wind swept past the two. The Ice Witch lowered her head, seriously answering Blue Beast¡¯s query: ¡°Demigod.¡± ¡°Only in the midst of a great tide can mortals possibly reach the realm I am in; you missed that era.¡± Demigod, a simple word, plunged the entire icy plain into a deathly silence. Even Fen, the Ice Witch¡¯s beloved disciple, couldn¡¯t help but swallow hard. They had originally thought that at her peak the Ice Witch may have been just a Rank higher than the Blue Beast. This should be a Domain that surpasses a Fifth Rank Expert by two Ranks. Indeed, an invincible existence! After a brief silence, the crowd¡¯s minds were like stormy waves, stupefied with amazement! The Ice Witch was too strong, how could the Ice Witch lose! In this declining Witch Sea, whether it was the Black Whale Group or the Ice Demon Pirate Group, few knew of such a high Rank. In the pupils of the Blue Beast, an obscure shadow holding a lantern reflected faintly. Death was approaching¡­ I was not able to reach the domain of the Witch, I merely missed that era, missed that era¡­ The Blue Beast froze, finally saying: ¡°Witch, thank you for your kindness.¡± He knew better than anyone that the moment he touched the powers of the Great Whale and the Sea God, he forever lost the qualifications to reach the realm of the gods. In the last moments, the Blue Beast closed its eyes, its body riddled with holes no longer putting up any resistance. Lastly, the Ice Witch¡¯s magical formation in her hands condensed. ¡°You should not have touched the power of the Deep Sea, it¡¯s a force not of this era.¡± The Ice Witch stated indifferently. Accompanied by a flash of white light, the body of the Blue Beast, the former nemesis of the Deep Sea Hunter, fluttered with blue snowflakes, the monster known as the Blue Beast completely dissipated on this icy plain. Then, with a flick of her finger, the Ice Witch drew a jagged-toothed Crack in midair. With a gentle toss, All of the relics where the Blue Beast¡¯s body fell took flight, thrown into the Crack. Wormhole backpack, a super special backpack only available to Fourth Rank Legends in the White Tower Federation. Compared to ordinary backpack cards, it was more convenient and had a larger storage capacity. It¡¯s over¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Even now, as the Ice Witch is weak enough to slip and fall, and having just used Time Condensation, she might even be no match for me¡­ But from the current situation, aside from him, even if someone were threatened at knifepoint, they would not dare to attack a ¡®Demigod¡¯! In their hearts, the Ice Witch was an invincible existence! The Ice Witch, who was dealing with the Blue Beast¡¯s body, slowly turned her head back. Her silver hair, dancing in the wind, was like that of a Valkyrie, her crimson eyes like the evening glow. She gently lifted her blood-stained hair, tilting her head, haughtily saying: ¡°Anyone else?¡± Her softly murmured question reached the ears of every bloodthirsty pirate on the Ghost Ship. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their eyes, from an initial spectator¡¯s interest, had turned into an instinctual terror. As bloodthirsty pirates, even facing a bloodied Saint, they would dare to charge, giving their all for that fleeting chance of life. ¡°Run! The Ice Witch is invincible!¡± The Black Death Doctor yelled hysterically! However, everything that had just happened indicated that the Ice Witch was still mighty! A villainous smile crept onto the corner of the Ice Witch¡¯s lips; she put away the wormhole backpack, lifted her little feet, and headed towards the Ghost Ship. Chen Qi watched the Ice Witch, who never looked at the ground when she walked, and reminded her: ¡°Be careful, the ground is slippery¡­ there¡¯s a slope underfoot¡­¡± The haughty Ice Witch, upon hearing ¡®be careful,¡¯ turned her head to the side, giving Chen Qi a puzzled look. At this moment, Fen and a barely alive Palu looked at Chen Qi with the sympathetic gaze reserved for fools. Was he seriously reminding the Ice Witch to be careful of slipping? What sort of joke was that? Didn¡¯t he know the teacher was an invincible being? The moment the Ice Witch turned to look at Chen Qi. Snap! Crack! ¡°Ah!¡± Three crisp sounds rang out. Chen Qi took a deep breath. The invincible Ice Witch had stumbled once again. Hmm¡­ This time her butt was sticking up even higher. Chapter 609 - 370: Come to My Room Chapter 609: Chapter 370: Come to My Room Time began to congeal again, a faint blue hue painted across the world. A indescribable sensation of physical stiffness emerged once more in Chen Qi¡¯s body; without brute force to break through, even Chen Qi himself couldn¡¯t move within this frozen domain. The same move, to think it could happen a third time! Chen Qi stared at the Ice Witch¡¯s haughty backside, at a loss for words to describe his feelings at this moment. ¡°¡­¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s face hit the ground, with a bit of blood trickling from her nose, and her prideful red eyes filled with despair. Following that, for some reason, the Ice Witch suddenly turned her head and looked at Chen Qi with a resentful gaze! It was as if her eyes were accusing him, blaming him for her fall! ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was dumbfounded. He had only kindly reminded the Ice Witch to be careful not to trip! But the Ice Witch gave him that kind of look. This was largely due to the Ice Witch¡¯s own negligence. The ground was clearly slippery, yet she refused to lower her head to check her path while walking. Of course, there was another crucial reason. The Ice Witch was too hungry. Having been dormant in the Witch¡¯s Coffin for over a decade, her body was visibly frail and weak. As the Ice Witch struggled to get up, she spoke weakly: ¡°Cough cough cough¡­¡± ¡°Damn Fen, not even bringing me something to eat, even though fate dictates you would bring me a feast.¡± As she spoke, a tear rolled down from the corner of the Ice Witch¡¯s eye, her lips involuntarily tightening. The Ice Witch looked towards Fen, frozen by the spell, whose gaze was at that moment fixed on Chen Qi. Her beloved mentor had just stumbled, and this damned Fen was still looking at someone else! ¡°Damned Fen.¡± The Ice Witch cursed again, then carefully wiped away the blood from her nose. She propped up her weak body, stood again, and resumed her previous posture. Are you that hungry? Chen Qi was taken aback. It wasn¡¯t Fen¡¯s fault that the Ice Witch awoke without food, because he was actually the one responsible for providing it. After re-assuming her posture, the Ice Witch¡¯s expression of grievance quickly transformed into her usual composed and cold demeanor. Five seconds later, time began to flow once more! The Ice Witch slightly raised her head and passed nonchalantly by Chen Qi: ¡°Thanks for the warning, but such a reminder is utterly meaningless.¡± A slight smile played at the corner of the Ice Witch¡¯s lips. Had he not witnessed it himself, Chen Qi would have believed that she had never fallen. ¡°¡­¡± There were so many absurd points, Chen Qi was already too drained to retort. Then, the Witch halted in her steps, looked toward the pirates of the Ghost Ship, and began to conjure a magic technique. At this moment, the pirates of the Black Whale Group aboard the Ghost Ship, out of fear, bellowed: ¡°Witch, please, spare me. I¡¯m willing to repent! I¡¯m guilty! I shouldn¡¯t have ¨C shouldn¡¯t have killed my beloved brother and his daughter out of selfish desires for her beauty¡­¡± This pirate did not choose to flee, instead kneeling down with tears covering his face! ¡°I should not have kidnapped the little girl from the industrial district, selling them to merchants for money¡­¡± In the legends, sincere repentance could earn the Ice Witch¡¯s forgiveness! The Ice Witch¡¯s red eyes fell upon that pirate. A chill of spiritual power slowly emerged upon the pirate¡¯s body. The Ice Witch spoke indifferently: ¡°I have felt your repentance¡­¡± Joy filled the pirate¡¯s eyes: ¡°Thank you, Witch¡ªI will spend my life repenting¡­¡± Following that, the Ice Witch continued: ¡°The Grim Reaper shall guide you to meet the Goddess, and the Sea Goddess will forgive your sins.¡± The Grim Reaper? The Goddess? The kneeling pirate froze for a moment, then more and more frost began to form on his face. No! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The pleading pirate on the Ghost Ship had instantly turned into an ice sculpture, his eyes of despair now the last portrayal of him before death. Then, with a gentle flick from the Ice Witch¡¯s hand. The ice sculpture shattered instantaneously! A Third Rank Pirate who once had the potential to become a supernova thus perished! ¡°Utterly foolish¡­¡± The Black Death Doctor took a deep breath, looking towards the raven. The people of this era have forgotten the horror of the Ice Witch. In legends, the Flower Witch turned an entire army corrupt, directly turning them into fertilizer. And the Ice Witch, in legends, exterminated countless pirates! Indeed, the Ice Witch would forgive them, but only those poor enslaved¡ª not these ruling pirates. In the face of these pirates, her ¡°forgiveness¡± only delivered them to heaven to meet the Goddess! The terror of a Fifth Rank Expert¡¯s overwhelming pressure! Such powerful beings, even with the full might of the Black Whale Group, they couldn¡¯t hope to defeat! ¡°Run! Run for it!¡± ¡°Spare me, Witch, I¡¯m willing to lick your feet, to be your chair!¡± ¡°Spare me, great Witch, I will be your dog for life!¡± ¡°I¡¯m willing to be the Black Hunter¡¯s dog for life! Woof woof woof!¡± Several pathetic pirates lost their fighting spirit, one after another kneeling and begging for mercy. The colossal gap in strength spread boundless fear among the group of pirates. The pirates scattered like panicked wild animals. We must take out our last trump card! The Black Death Doctor anxiously pulled out a card from his backpack card. On the card was a typical tarot-style illustration, depicting a petite blonde female. She held a lantern in her hand, and beside her was a dove larger than a man. Somewhat akin to the Lantern Apostle of Witch Sea, the card depicted a minor deity of White Tower Sea, the White Dove Messenger. Legend has it that this petite character governed all letters of the sea, and praying to her could exchange prayers for the power to survive and the delivery of messages. Chapter 610 - 370: Come to My Room Chapter 610: Chapter 370: Come to My Room In the legend, the power of this deity allows one to ignore numerous restrictions like cracks in ranks, and travel freely. This card here is the divine object bestowed by the great Whale Father, who achieved the supreme S rank in an A-rank crack. It enables a person, whether they are in a crack or somewhere else, to freely escape! This is the trump card given by Whale Father to protect Black Death Doctor, and it¡¯s the only card the Black Whale Group has. ¡°Whale Father, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± Black Death Doctor shed two lines of black tears and clenched his teeth. This time, he failed to bring back Black Hunter and the Witch, nor could he stop the resurrection of the Ice Witch! Moreover, this expedition caused them to lose Carol the Main General and a precious vial of Black Whale True Blood! The relic of Blue Beast, Carol¡¯s relic, and many treasures on the Black Whale ship, all fell into the hands of Black Hunter, into the hands of the Witch. Returned utterly defeated¡­ Full of regret, Black Death Doctor desperately looked at the little Crow beside him. Little Crow is their last hope now. Black Death Doctor could feel the potential in little Crow. At last, Black Death Doctor handed a backpack card filled with promotion resources to little Crow and murmured: ¡°Doctor Crow, may you survive, the Black Whale Group is waiting for your return¡­¡± Little Crow furrowed her brows without arguing, lightly nodding. The moment she was injected with Black Death Poison meant that as long as she lived, she could never escape the grasp of Black Whale! As long as Black Whale wanted, she would eventually return to them. She ultimately could not gain Chen Qi¡¯s trust like the Witch¡­ Little Crow bit her lips unwillingly, a sense of unprecedented inferiority surged in her heart. After speaking, Black Death Doctor suddenly injected spiritual power, activating the White Dove Messenger card! ¡°Great White Dove Messenger, I earnestly request you, take me away from this cold Sea Coffin!!¡± Instantly, the card magically transformed into countless white doves, swirling around Black Death Doctor. Crack! The power of the White Dove Messenger! Ice Witch¡¯s red pupils flickered, she snapped her fingers in an attempt to stop Black Death Doctor from escaping! Time froze again! However, the frozen doves turned their eyes, staring at the Ice Witch! Their eyes, like those of a deity from the heavens, devoid of any emotion, yet contained infinite power. Ice Witch instantly felt a powerful force, resisting her time freezing! Her resurrected self was too weak, far too weak. With her current rank, she was simply unable to stop the power of the card. Time began to move again! The doves¡¯ little feet clasped onto the flesh of Black Death Doctor, and quickly, a crack opened up. The doves carried Black Death Doctor, passing through the crack, completely disappearing from this Sea Coffin. ¡°¡­¡± Ice Witch did not continue the chase, stopping her steps, she uncharacteristically furrowed her brows. Chen Qi watched Black Death Doctor escape. He wasn¡¯t too surprised; although Black Death Doctor was only Fourth Rank, Whale Father had invested a lot in him. Catching Black Death Doctor would require an extremely well-thought-out plan. Without the White Dove Messenger card, Black Death Doctor probably would never dare to show his face again¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. And with another ¡®Main General¡¯ gone, the forces of Black Whale Group rapidly fell apart. The smell of gunpowder in the air gradually dissipated. Ultimately, the members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group took this opportunity to capture all one hundred men of the Black Whale Group! Chen Qi seized the opportunity, gave a kick to Carol on the ground, then tied him up tightly and carelessly threw him onto the ship. Ten minutes later, all the pirates of Black Whale were captured, leaving only a few captives for interrogation. Next, it was time for rescuing the injured and dividing the spoils of war. As the leader of this big operation, Chen Qi started treating the injured. Chen Qi walked to the barely alive Palu, took out a freshly made vial of Blood Medicine, and poured it into Palu¡¯s throat: ¡°Transforming Monster? Are you okay?¡± Chen Qi asked with concern. Without Palu, their mission to resurrect the Ice Witch this time would not have been so simple. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Transforming Monster? The extremely weak Palu gasped for breath, his heart slowly regaining its normal rhythm: ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± He forced himself to stand up, looking towards the Ice Witch next to the Flower Witch: ¡°I¡¯m fine, how is the Ice Witch?¡± Palu gazed at the Ice Witch¡¯s white hair and did not shift his eyes away for a long time. When he was young, he had seen the Ice Witch¡¯s figure from behind, fighting off the Deep Sea Titan Twelve Touches all by herself! After endless hardships, their Ice Demon Pirate Group had finally met the legendary witch. The Ice Witch¡¯s long hair danced in the wind, with faint snowflakes floating beside her. Looking at the Ice Witch, Palu¡¯s eyes were filled with respect: ¡°Just as I imagined, the Ice Witch is always strong, always elegant.¡± On the ground, Palu witnessed the Ice Witch completely unharmed, effortlessly defeating the Blue Beast. Palu spat out a mouthful of blood and continued: ¡°Do you know? Black Hunter, according to my information, even a Fifth Rank Expert, after being revived in the Witch¡¯s Coffin, only has the power of Third Rank¡­ After the Ice Witch was revived, she still maintained her legendary elegance, showing how strong she really is¡­¡± Elegance¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t speak, just silently patted Palu¡¯s shoulder. Even though the image of the Ice Witch in his heart was somewhat shattered. But in everyone else¡¯s eyes, the Ice Witch still was like a goddess! At this time, Fen approached Chen Qi with light footsteps, running to his side: ¡°Qi! Teacher said, after we count our numbers and confirm no crew members are missing, we¡¯ll gather on the boat!¡± Fen¡¯s small yellow flower on her head was particularly cheerful as it bobbed up and down. The only regret was, for some unknown reason, Chen Qi did not receive her teacher¡¯s recognition! It must be because of Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Talent¡­ Fen secretly determined to show off Chen Qi¡¯s good traits to the teacher, to make the teacher realize Chen Qi¡¯s worth! Fen whispered secretly: ¡°Qi, the teacher will secretly, privately reward you~¡± ¡°???¡± Reward? Chen Qi was puzzled. If it weren¡¯t for the Time Condensation period, and the Ice Witch¡¯s disdainful gaze, Chen Qi felt that the Ice Witch would still properly reward him¡­ But now, Chen Qi felt: Is she really planning to secretly interrogate me? Reward¡­ The weak Palu, hearing this, was full of envy: ¡°Legend has it, the Ice Witch fulfills people¡¯s wishes, like granting a wish or answering a question. I¡¯ve always had an unresolved mystery in my heart that I wanted to ask the Ice Witch! Qi, I¡¯m really envious that you could receive a reward from the Ice Witch!¡± Palu sighed deeply; unfortunately, in this battle, he had only played a supporting role. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± After Chen Qi finished tallying the wounded, suddenly he heard a dragon¡¯s roar. In the distance, the Blizzard Dragon King floated in the dense clouds, its dragon eyes staring intently at them. Precisely, it was staring at those who were Fourth Rank and above! For the Dragon King, there was no tastier food than Transcendents. The Crack had not yet ended, they had to survive enough days through it. However, with the Ice Witch here, there was no need for too much worry¡­ After Chen Qi handled things, he boarded his ship. On the deck of Chen Qi¡¯s new ship, the Ice Witch sat on a wooden chair, crossing her legs and swaying a tea cup with flowers in her hand. And the high ranks of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and little Doctor Crow, sat on the deck obediently, waiting for the Witch¡¯s instructions! Now, the Ice Witch was undoubtedly their Dawn Star! Their great mistress! Aside from Chen Qi, everyone was completely conquered by the Ice Witch¡¯s elegant posture and strong power! Fen stood beside the Ice Witch and asked: ¡°Teacher, are you hungry? Qi¡¯s cooking is great, we still have some ingredients.¡± The Ice Witch lightly said: ¡°I don¡¯t need it for now, I¡¯m not hungry, and also, now, I have more important things to do.¡± Not hungry? Chen Qi¡¯s mouth twitched slightly. Now he seemed to understand from whom Fen had learned to talk tough. Everyone silently anticipated the Ice Witch¡¯s instructions. Then, in front of everyone, the Ice Witch took a sip of the red tea, a hint of a smile curling at her lips, and murmured: ¡°Qi, come to my room with me.¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi had an ominous premonition. Chapter 611 - 371: The Witchs Reward Chapter 611: Chapter 371: The Witch¡¯s Reward ¡°Fen, who was massaging the teacher¡¯s back, sprouted a small question mark above her head, perplexed.¡± The room¡¯s eyes inevitably fell on Chen Qi, but no one was particularly surprised. After all, he was that Black Hunter! It could be said that Chen Qi was the greatest hero of this mission, operating the Ghost Ship to support them, battling fiercely against Carol, and somehow summoning the deep sea monster, Tentacle Merchant, from who knows where. Without Chen Qi, whether it be the Ice Demon Pirate Group or the Flower Witch, by now they would likely be souls lost over the Black Whale Group¡¯s research base. Palu looked towards Chen Qi, and even after a fierce battle, his Spirit Power Field was still abundant. When everything had settled down, Palu¡¯s mind cleared, and he couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. Moreover, wasn¡¯t Chen Qi¡¯s condition a bit too good right now? Normally, within the Sea Coffin, one¡¯s physical strength should be dwindling, but his condition was lively and energetic, far surpassing everyone else. And not only that, Chen Qi also brought with him a Tentacle Merchant, as well as a super new Ghost Ship burning with green flames! With curiosity, Palu asked: ¡°Qi, how did you come by this ship?¡± Good question¡­ The Ice Witch didn¡¯t hurry Chen Qi into the room, but also sipped tea lightly, shining curiosity in her eyes. Such a strong vessel, without the support of a major clan, must be forged with ultra-rare materials from a B Rank Crack. No, in terms of strength, it could even be said that only materials from an A Rank Crack could be used to forge it! Chen Qi hesitated for a moment. This matter was extremely complicated. To put it briefly, the Sea God had overeaten and owed him money, then had his followers pay the debt. At this moment, the small crow, who had witnessed all that had happened, found it quite difficult to describe the scene, her pupils slightly widened. She certainly couldn¡¯t tell everyone that Chen Qi had sacrificed the Sea¡¯s major BOSS, the Lord of Condensation! Chen Qi thought for a moment, then summarized: ¡°After undergoing some indescribable events, to put it simply, it was purchased from the Merchant Coffin.¡± ¡°Bought?¡± Upon hearing this, the Ice Witch stood up and took a look around Chen Qi¡¯s ship. Now the Ghost Ship, fully refurbished by the Merchant Coffin¡¯s hands, had changed beyond recognition. Now, apart from the most important restaurant, captain¡¯s quarters, infirmary, witch¡¯s alchemy room, water elf¡¯s resting area, meeting room, and washroom, Chen Qi had specially prepared ten guest rooms, a large warehouse, and other vacant rooms, in order to accommodate more facilities in the future. The entire ship had undergone a full upscale, not only capable of traversing the Mist Sea but even, to a certain extent, able to explore the unknown realms of the Edge World. Among these, the most powerful was the Ghost Ship¡¯s Nether Sea Engine which, combined with the ship¡¯s body, allowed the Ghost Ship to continuously use Space Jump, while also having the ability to resist release! Fourth Rank Legend Carol¡¯s full release had struck the Ghost Ship, causing only some negligible scratches. You should know, even the famed Giant Shark Battleship of the Witch Sea could not withstand the full release of a Fourth Rank Expert. ¡°An interesting ship¡­¡± The Ice Witch withdrew her curious gaze and waved her hand: ¡°Alright, come with me, Qi.¡± Now? Chen Qi was taken aback. The proud Ice Witch didn¡¯t offer any further explanation and strode into Chen Qi¡¯s bedroom aboard the Ghost Ship. ¡­ ¡­ Aboard the Ghost Ship, captain¡¯s quarters. Before long, the Ice Witch comfortably sat in Chen Qi¡¯s captain¡¯s chair, swaying the teacup in her hand, and took a sip. The aromatic tea flowed gently down her throat, spreading throughout the Ice Witch¡¯s body. Delicious! Truly worthy of my disciple¡¯s blossoms, the Ice Witch¡¯s face slightly flushed pink, her white hair naturally falling onto her shoulders, her expression one of enjoyment. Although the Ice Witch is cold and heartless in legends, on closer inspection, she does not seem as serious as the myths¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but recall the scenes within Time Condensation. The Ice Witch gently placed the teacup down, rested her face on her hand, and said tenderly: ¡°Alright, take off your clothes.¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi raised an eyebrow, confused. Again? What was this witch saying? Chen Qi suddenly realized, it seemed like a lot of people were keen on undressing him. The Ice Witch, her face tinged with red, said faintly: ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand, I need to check your Sea Beast Disease on your back, as well as to gauge your current strength.¡± ¡°Only in this way can I give you a reward.¡± If Fen wasn¡¯t mistaken, it was Chen Qi who saved her. As the current Witch Queen, she must grant Chen Qi a generous reward, as per the agreement. Click! The Ice Witch snapped her fingers. Quickly, a small wormhole opened in space, revealing hidden treasures within. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes peered curiously into the wormhole. Among them were many treasures, all forbidden items that only Fifth Rank Experts could wield. Treasures from the witches of an era not their own! The Ice Witch softly spoke: ¡°Undress, I have plenty of treasures.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why does it sound somewhat odd? The Ice Witch is a respectable person¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment, then removed his upper garment to reveal the impressive muscles beneath. During his time in the Witch Sea, his physical strength had once again breached a new level. Before entering the Witch Sea, his physique was around 170 points. After consuming a great quantity of materials from the Merchant Coffin, combined with the Light Sea Medicine crafted from the White Sea Fruit, Chen Qi¡¯s physique these days had reached an astonishing 200 points. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For someone who didn¡¯t heavily modify their own body, non-Cup Legend, about 250 points or so, is roughly the limit for physical strength. In addition, Chen Qi faintly felt his Spiritual Power was also strengthening. Chapter 612 - 371: The Witchs Reward_2 Chapter 612: Chapter 371: The Witch¡¯s Reward_2 Despite his Spiritual Power not being sublimated, in terms of combat strength alone, he could already battle any Legend. However, during this battle, he did not unleash his full strength, his trump card ¨C the ¡®Red Form¡¯ of Monsterization. This battle did not satisfy him fully! The Ice Witch¡¯s gaze rested on Chen Qi¡¯s surgically modified back as she sipped her tea: ¡°Oh? Nicely trained~¡± Then, she carefully inspected Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field again. As Fen mentioned, Chen Qi¡¯s strength should not be underestimated. Aside from his Spiritual Power not being sublimated, he already is a Fourth Rank Transcendent, capable of standing on his own; in today¡¯s seas, no one can ignore his combat strength. In the era of the Crack Tide, more Legends will emerge, but to achieve this much in such a short period of time is extremely rare. Following this, the Ice Witch¡¯s cold palm gently brushed over Chen Qi¡¯s back, asking: ¡°How did you acquire your Deep Sea Talent?¡± The Ice Witch could clearly feel that Chen Qi possessed certain special talents. These talents made Chen Qi¡¯s body emit a scent that she extremely disliked. A scent that made her want to kill him! It was a scent unique to the Deep Sea! The sharp fingertip of the Ice Witch gently sunk into Chen Qi¡¯s back. Should Chen Qi fail to answer satisfactorily, as an executor of the sea, she saw it necessary to punish him. Chen Qi took a deep breath and simply answered: ¡°Inspiration Talent.¡± Talent? The Ice Witch paused for a moment. Like Fen¡¯s inspiration talent ¨C Fen had an unawakened Natural Affinity from childhood, this unique affinity allowing her to more easily glimpse the wonders of Extraordinary Plants. Of course, these inspiration talents seemed chaotic and innate, but actually, they all had traces to follow. Such as, offerings to the Sea God, pollution from another world, curses from Crack monsters, bloodline gifts from families, and so forth¡­ Sea Beast Disease, inspiration talent¡­ The Ice Witch closed her eyes. In the Witch Sea, it was not rare to find people with Deep Sea Talents. Deep Sea Hunters, Whale Father, and the leader of the Sea God Group ¡®Sea God¡¯ all possessed such talents. What was truly surprising was that Chen Qi himself held no tainted powers. In the Witch Sea, acquiring such power inevitably meant being tainted. ¡°Good answer.¡± The Ice Witch nodded. Although it sounded unbelievable, in the Ice Witch¡¯s long memory, this was not unheard of. Rather, the disorder of fate surprised the Ice Witch even more. Why did this world not follow the guidance of fate? The Ice Witch frowned. All she could think of was the forbidden Crack invasions beyond Class A, which led to some deviations. But regardless, fate would always return to its proper anchor point. The Ice Witch scanned him from top to bottom. She then sat back in the captain¡¯s chair, shaking her cup of red tea: ¡°Not bad, I am satisfied. In this era, you qualify to advance to Fifth Rank.¡± Hmm? Chen Qi was not surprised by this response. He himself knew some methods to advance to Fifth Rank, but those methods were too dangerous, requiring contact with extremely high-rank Cracks. The Ice Witch gently sipped her red tea: ¡°Digest this for now, afterward, I will explain it to you in detail.¡± After finishing, she handed Chen Qi a page filled with Spiritual Power Runes. Chen Qi received the page. The text on the page was written in an ancient rune script, twisting and intertwining, almost like lively elves leaping upon the paper! A gentle touch allowed one to feel streams of subtle energy rippling through the body! Chen Qi¡¯s mind was suddenly filled with knowledge, a prompt appearing before him. [Witch¡¯s Page Nature: Book Function: Entrusted by the Ice Witch, a rune page created by the Book Saint after twenty years, capable of activating a Transcendent¡¯s Spirit Power Field, rapidly assisting with Spirit Power Sublimation. Note from the Book Saint: Are you still frustrated about painstakingly studying, staying up all night, yet unable to achieve Spirit Power Sublimation? Purchase the Witch¡¯s Page, and one night will return you a miracle!] What kind of advertising spiel¡­ Chen Qi cautiously rubbed his fingers. Normally, Spirit Power Sublimation required intense meditation and a hefty amount of Extraordinary Resources. Creating the Witch¡¯s Page was something only a Fifth Rank Expert could do. Moreover, it required precious Class A Crack materials. Though the remark was somewhat odd, without a doubt, it was an extremely rare item. In the White Tower Federation, only hunters of distinguished merit could receive a small page. Chen Qi accepted the page: ¡°Thank you, Witch.¡± The Ice Witch smiled faintly, then said: S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°After I handle some matters, I will explain the methods of advancing to Fifth Rank to you.¡± ¡°Next, please call Fen for me.¡± ¡°Fen?¡± Chen Qi asked in confusion. He could vaguely guess the Ice Witch¡¯s intention. Inside the Sea Coffin, Fen¡¯s condition had worsened again. If it hadn¡¯t been for the medicine from the Merchant Coffin, Fen¡¯s journey might even have cost her twenty years of life to maintain normal bodily functions. The Ice Witch took another sip of tea: ¡°Yes, I have some matters with her.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin: ¡°By the way, Ice Witch, is there anything particular you would like to eat?¡± Eat? The Ice Witch swallowed. It had been many years since she had enjoyed good food. In her dreams over these years, she had dreamt countless times of savoring a feast. The Ice Witch swallowed again, a terrifying hunger spreading from her stomach throughout her body. Chapter 613 - 371: The Witchs Reward_3 Chapter 613: Chapter 371: The Witch¡¯s Reward_3 I really want to eat delicious grilled meat! I want to eat cake! But in the Sea Coffin, food is extremely scarce. It¡¯s not easy to reach the exit of the Sea Coffin. And as the days increase, the Sea Coffin becomes more and more dangerous. Others are seriously injured, now is not the time to be picky. The Ice Witch softly said: ¡°Anything, I¡¯m not very hungry, I can eat anything, just cook according to your thoughts.¡± Chen Qi asked. ¡°Really no requests?¡± The Ice Witch raised her head and proudly added: ¡°Really, I¡¯ve practiced a special secret technique, and under non-hibernation, I can go a month without eating anything.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t feel hungry at all right now!¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s eyes curved slightly, inexplicably proud! That¡¯s not what you said before¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s face was speechless. Well, make something tasty for the Witch. After all, the Ice Witch is really weak now¡­ Chen Qi took the Witch¡¯s Page, went up on the deck, and called for Fen. After Chen Qi left, the Ice Witch curiously looked around the bedroom. Water Elf carpet, desk, Transcendent knowledge books, Chef¡¯s cooking books¡­ On the windowsill, a small yellow flower from the Golden Canary Family! Wait! A small yellow flower from the Golden Canary Family! The Ice Witch¡¯s hand holding the teacup trembled slightly. In the Golden Canary Family, little yellow flowers are given to the dearest ones! To know, she, Fen¡¯s great teacher, who taught Fen countless knowledge, the great Witch, had only received a withered little yellow flower on her birthday. The relationship between Fen and Hunter is a bit too good, huh¡­ The Ice Witch clenched her teeth: ¡°Although powerful, capable of controlling his own power, he is indeed a detestable guy¡­¡± Bang bang. A soft knock on the door. ¡°Come in.¡± The Ice Witch said. ¡°Okay, teacher.¡± Fen dragged her weary body. At this moment, Fen¡¯s body was wrapped in bandages: ¡°Sorry, teacher, the Ship Doctor simply treated my wounds, I¡¯m late.¡± After speaking, Fen looked up, puffed out her chest, trying to stand ramrod straight. The teacher had taught her, being a Witch, she must always maintain elegance and mystery, wherever and whenever. Fen vaguely remembered, in her mind, her teacher never made any mistakes, no matter what difficulties she faced, she always displayed a calm, composed demeanor! She had never seen her teacher show any signs of fear, unease, embarrassment, panic, or terror. Facing all unexpected events, the teacher always handled them adequately. Thus, Fen trusted her teacher so much. She believed, as long as there was the invincible teacher, all difficulties would be dealt with easily. After the battle, the Ice Witch observed her disciple. As the prophecy had written, the little one who once had difficulty walking had grown stronger. The Ice Witch said: ¡°Fen, take off your clothes.¡± ¡°Eh???¡± Fen¡¯s face instantly flushed red, this was her first time hearing someone say this to her. ¡°No, that, this is Chen Qi¡¯s bedroom¡­¡± Fen¡¯s face almost burst into flames. Both of your expressions, do I look like an improper person¡­ the Ice Witch gently said: ¡°I¡¯m just checking your Blood Flower Disease, assessing your Spirit Power Field and physical strength.¡± ¡°Take it off!¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s face was expressionless, glaring intently at Fen. Alright¡­ Fen turned around, tremblingly, revealing the bright red blood flower on her back. Fen¡¯s skin was white, like a carefully crafted porcelain doll, akin to dewdrops on flowers at dawn. But on that porcelain-like back, the bloody flowers brutally grew on the fragile skin. Lines of distinctly visible blood roots embedded beneath the fragile skin. Beautiful and fragile, coexistence with cruelty. The Ice Witch stared seriously at Fen¡¯s back: ¡°Indeed, this is not an ordinary case of Blood Flower Disease, the deterioration is indeed severe¡­¡± ¡°Fen, take care of your body and be mindful of your use of power, otherwise, you will die soon!¡± Fen put on his clothes and nodded in a panic: ¡°I will be careful.¡± In that brief moment, the Ice Witch covered her expression with a teacup, watching Fen¡¯s optimistic face and sighed silently. Just as destiny dictates, Fen, you are close to death¡­ This is the disaster caused by the Golden Canary Family¡¯s reckless use of Crack power, the only solution is to make contact with the Crack housed by the Golden Canary Family. It would require her to personally visit the Golden Canary Family and meet those old monsters. However, whether we can survive a great disaster and leave the Witch Sea are all questions¡­ Forget it, although he is my apprentice, he was just a tool for my resurrection¡­ The Ice Witch was caught in a troubled reverie. However, if it weren¡¯t for Chen Qi¡¯s help, the current Fen would have probably used up at least thirty more years of his lifespan¡­ At that time, even if I exhausted everything and pleaded with the leader of the Golden Canary Family, I probably couldn¡¯t save Fen! Little Black Hair, thank you¡­ The Ice Witch silently thanked Chen Qi in her heart. At this moment, Fen squinted his eyes, pursed his lips, raised his arms, showed off his small muscles, and revealed his abdominals, saying: ¡°How about that? Teacher, haven¡¯t I become much stronger?¡± Very strong? The Ice Witch sized up Fen. If it weren¡¯t for Life Affinity and the ability to borrow life from his lifespan, Fen¡¯s current physique would be that of a glass person who couldn¡¯t withstand a single release attack. Such a weak body¡­ The Ice Witch commented. A sharp contrast to Chen Qi¡¯s body! Fen¡¯s body strength, probably only a third of Chen Qi¡¯s. No, even in the Spirit Power Field, he is far less than Chen Qi. Fen had little yellow flowers sprouting from his head: ¡°How about it? Teacher! I¡¯ve become stronger, right?¡± During these days, whenever he had free time, he devoted himself entirely to medicine-making and training his Spiritual Power! Fen posed in a spell-casting gesture, showing off his lake-like Spiritual Power Field. The Ice Witch muttered: ¡°Very mediocre levels.¡± Fen asked in confusion: ¡°Mediocre means?¡± Ice Witch ¡°Simply put, it means garbage!¡± Garbage! Fen felt like he had been struck by lightning, and the little yellow flowers instantly wilted, turning into sad little blue flowers. The Witch pinched Fen¡¯s soft cheeks. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How is it that Fen feels weak but his flesh is oddly soft? Is she the same Witch from the Destiny Image, with cold eyes, weathered by storms, and single-handedly battling two Pirate Generals? Compared to the Fen in destiny, the current Fen is at least twice as weak! The Ice Witch even doubted if she could stand a chance against the Pirate General, the Dragon Tamer King. Too weak, Fen! The Ice Witch sighed. But then, she smiled and said: ¡°However, Fen, you are much healthier than I imagined, a lot healthier.¡± Healthy! Fen happily responded: ¡°Chen makes very delicious food!¡± It was that boy who fed him¡­ The Ice Witch internally complained. Then, Fen bowed his head and said softly: ¡°Teacher, your smile is as beautiful as ever.¡± In Fen¡¯s memory, the teacher¡¯s smile was either a mad laugh of conquering enemies or an elegant smile. Most of the time, the teacher maintained an extremely cold and icy face. She rarely showed such a radiant smile. Really? The Ice Witch paused and said lightly: ¡°As a Witch, one must maintain elegance, eating too much delicious food is not a good thing.¡± Is that so¡­ Fen pondered. Ice represents ideals and asceticism, and his teacher is also an ascetic Witch. After the Ice Witch finished speaking, she once again showed a confident and composed expression. However, soon, she smelled a scent. The scent of meat! Chapter 614 - 372: The Extremely Stubborn Witch Chapter 614: Chapter 372: The Extremely Stubborn Witch ¡°So fragrant¡­¡± The Ice Witch drank her floral tea. She hadn¡¯t eaten meat for such a very long time. Fen touched her little belly, making gurgling noises. ¡°So hungry¡­¡± Fen lifted her head and said: ¡°Teacher, Chen Qi should be cooking; if we wait outside a little longer, we can have a meal!¡± After a great battle, it was only right to indulge oneself in a feast! A meal? The Ice Witch frowned. Though the Black Whale Group had been defeated, within the Sea Coffin, food was exceedingly scarce. Inside the Sea Coffin, hunger was the norm, even for monsters. The Ice Witch asked: ¡°Do we have enough food?¡± Fen redressed herself in the Flower Witch¡¯s Clothes and replied: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Teacher, there¡¯s definitely enough for you to have a full meal!¡± A full meal¡­ A glint of light flashed in the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes. ¡­ ¡­ Aboard the Ghost Ship, on the deck. ¡°Chen Qi, who built this ship?¡± Bree lay flat on the cold deck, eyes full of adoration. This ship was truly amazing, both the craftsmanship and materials could very well make it his wife! ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi wordlessly looked at Bree, who was pressed up against the deck. Almost forgot, Bree¡¯s true nature was a madman obsessed with machinery. The Ghost Ship¡¯s exterior might appear simple, but its interior structure was extremely complex, with intricate runes inside the ¡®wooden planks.¡¯ Chen Qi shook his hand and said: ¡°Alright, I¡¯m going to sail out of the ice plateau.¡± ¡°Sail out of the ice plateau?¡± Everyone resting on the deck was startled. As everyone looked on in surprise, Chen Qi had already snapped his fingers. Start! Inside the captain¡¯s cabin, Water Elf Number One forcefully pushed the lever. The now fully upgraded Ghost Ship should be called the Nether Sea Ghost Ship! Its power was no longer comparable to that of an ordinary ship. With enough power, sailing on top of the ice plateau was still sailing! The engines roared! The air around the ship seemed to be ignited by an invisible force, and billows of bluish-green flames rose into the air, entwining around the mast, the deck, and each rope! And beneath the ship weighing thousands of tons, stars like runes appeared, burning beneath the flames, lifting the entire ship from the ice plateau into a flying state! The whole Nether Sea Ghost Ship burst into flames in an instant! Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Hover Mode! Now, under the power of the Nether Sea Engine, the Ghost Ship had three basic modes: hover, overspeed, and barrier. ¡°Everyone, we are setting sail! Be sure to hold on tightly!¡± sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi steadied himself. As seen, the gigantic Nether Sea Ghost Ship took off, like an airship gliding over the ice plateau and thrusting straight into the sea. Extraordinary! A minute later, Chen Qi snapped his fingers and stopped the Ghost Ship. Amid the exclamations of everyone onboard, the green flames of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship gradually extinguished. The entire Ghost Ship also came to a smooth stop atop the sea. ¡°This Ghost Fire Ship is so cool.¡± Palu showed a look of envy; his Transcendent ship ¡®Paper Boat¡¯ could also fly to some extent, but in terms of speed, it was incomparable to that of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. The entire journey of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship was like a silent, high-speed phantom. ¡°But, is this place?¡± Palu lowered his head, looking around the surrounding sea. From below the ship, he heard countless strange and frantic cries of weird fish. ¡°No, this is a great place to get food!¡± Chen Qi went to the side of the ship, picked up a fishing rod, condensed the Extraordinary Fish Bait, and casually cast a line. This time, Chen Qi didn¡¯t catch the Nearshore Dominator, Lord of Condensation, or any unnameable great monsters. Plop! With casual flicks of the rod, Chen Qi pulled up more than fifty exceedingly plump sea fish. ¡°Everyone, help with handling some fish, I¡¯ll go process some ingredients.¡± Without hesitation, Chen Qi entered Fen¡¯s Magic Potion Room, took out her spare Magic Potion Pot, and used it as a cauldron for making soup. In this frosty winter, nothing was more delicious than a bowl of hot soup. Add water, heat with Fire Casting Skill! Next, Chen Qi took out the bizarre spices purchased from the Merchant Coffin. These strange spices could substitute for ginger, garlic, pepper powder, olive oil, and also supplement missing Spiritual Power. Chen Qi didn¡¯t use too many spices. The fish in this area were very plump; all that was needed was removing the poisonous internal organs and using Soul Seasoning to bring out the flesh¡¯s own deliciousness for a fine fish soup! Work King Palu skillfully removed the toxic parts and scales of the sea fish, cut them into big chunks, and then with his precise Transcendent powers, dealt with all the fish bones. ¡°Palu, nicely done.¡± Chen Qi accepted the prepared fish meat and sprinkled it into the pot in turn. Everyone gathered around the pot, drooling uncontrollably. The members of the Ice Plateau Pirate Group were different from Chen Qi; they couldn¡¯t get food by fishing. On the sea, they had long been famished almost to the point of collapse. Chen Qi looked at their desperately hungry eyes. ¡°Can I eat now, Black Hunter?¡± ¡°I want to have a sip of the soup, Black Hunter!¡± The crowd pleaded. It¡¯s not ready yet¡­ Chen Qi said with a smile: ¡°Don¡¯t be impatient, if it¡¯s not enough, I¡¯ll go fish for more.¡± If it wasn¡¯t for the abundance of his catch, there might even be conflicts arising. Moments later, Chen Qi used Soul Seasoning again, mixing it with salt and sprinkling it down. Gurgle! Gurgle! With the salt sprinkled, the rich deliciousness of the fish was fully stimulated, and the strong meaty aroma wafted across the deck, provoking countless salivations. I have cooked the Transcendent Sea Fish Soup¡­ Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead, stood up, and surveyed his surroundings. At this time, the Ice Witch and Fen also came out from their room. ¡°Hum hum hum~¡± Fen hummed a tune, holding a small bowl, the little flower on her head excitedly flailing about. Chapter 615 - 372 The Extremely Stubborn Witch_2 Chapter 615: Chapter 372 The Extremely Stubborn Witch_2 Chen Qi served Fen a bowl of fish soup, handing it to her: ¡°Eat more, don¡¯t starve yourself.¡± ¡°Thank you, Qi, your soup is really tasty!¡± Fen took the fish soup, drinking it with an expression of enjoyment. ¡°Alright, everyone, let¡¯s eat.¡± Chen Qi said loudly. Clang! Clang! Before long, everyone was gathered around the steaming Magic Potion Pot, relishing the rare tranquility and warmth. Palu and Bree sat on Chen Qi¡¯s right side, while Fen sat on his left. The little crow had entered stealth mode, sipping the fish soup. Even the Witch Queen, the Ice Witch, sat cross-legged elegantly. As an Ascetic, I shouldn¡¯t indulge in too much delicious food¡­ the Ice Witch thought to herself, sipping a small mouthful of fish soup. Delicious, so delicious, it tastes even better than black tea! The Ice Witch¡¯s cheeks flushed rosily as she took small sips with a spoon. Compared to others who were devouring their food, the Ice Witch¡¯s manner of eating was the epitome of elegance. Chen Qi also sat down cross-legged, resting his face on his hand, and asked: ¡°How is it, Witch? Does it suit your taste?¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s face turned red, and she pursed her lips: ¡°It¡¯s quite alright.¡± Then the Ice Witch continued to ask: ¡°By the way, how did you manage to get so many sea fish?¡± Chen Qi explained: ¡°Thanks to my own talent, plus the fact that I¡¯ve learned High-class Fishing Skill, it¡¯s not hard to catch food on the open sea.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± A flash of surprise glinted in the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes. She hadn¡¯t expected that the hardest problem of the Sea Coffin, finding food, would be solved so simply by Chen Qi! Even for her, in this world of ice and frost, the only way to resist the overwhelming hunger was to push through stubbornly. This little dark-haired chef isn¡¯t too bad, wait, Angela, you must not be tempted by mere food¡­ the Ice Witch thought, while sipping the soup like a lazy little white cat, blissfully happy. At this point, Palu asked a key question: ¡°Witch, in this case, can each of us smoothly clear the A-tier Crack Sea Coffin?¡± Clearing an A-tier Crack! The crowd revealed excited expressions, looking eagerly at the Ice Witch and the Black Hunter. The challenge of the Sea Coffin was extremely difficult; without finding a hidden exit or possessing special items, one had to stay for fifteen days to leave the Crack and earn rewards! And the rewards increased significantly with each additional day stayed! If they could endure for eighteen days, they could almost guarantee a reward evaluation of C-tier for everyone! The C-tier reward of an A-tier Crack surpassed that of ordinary Cracks! This would be an unimaginable fortune! Even before entering the Witch¡¯s Coffin, everyone was prepared for an eighty percent chance of a deadly outcome, and to think that all would safely leave the Witch¡¯s Coffin was an unrealistic fantasy! Currently, including the prisoners from the Black Whale Group, they had a total of seventy people! Seventy people passing through an A-tier Crack would be considered a rare miracle in the world! And the accumulated rewards for seventy people would make adventurers and merchants across the Witch Sea, no, the entire sea, green with envy! That is to say, as long as they could safely leave the Witch Sea, they were on their way to completing an earth-shattering treasure hunt! Of course, there were still two key problems to address. First, the issue of food, they must ensure there was enough to feed everyone on the ship. Second, monsters¡ªthe longer they stayed, the more powerful monsters they would attract. And then, they could very well face monsters of Saint Level! At this moment, Palu asked again: ¡°Qi, for the food aspect, can we sustain it for eighteen days?¡± If there¡¯s not enough fish, I can just catch you a Lord of Condensation¡­ Chen Qi replied quite relaxedly: ¡°In terms of food, I should not have a problem.¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes shone with golden light, and they vaguely saw a massive pillar! Undoubtedly, that was the substantive support from the Black Hunter! High combat ability and also good at cooking! For a while, the members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group felt their devotion wavering, even Captain Palu who never abandons his crew and dressed up flamboyantly seemed less appealing! S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If Captain Palu wasn¡¯t still around, the members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group would have loved to clasp Chen Qi¡¯s leg and kiss it a hundred times over to swear their loyalty! Palu, having received an affirmative reply, then turned to say: ¡°Witch, can you help us fight the monsters attracted by eighteen days?¡± The Ice Witch was stunned for a moment and her hand holding the fish soup involuntarily shook. She hesitated, and she couldn¡¯t¡­ Chen Qi thought. If what he saw in Time Condensation was not an illusion, then the Ice Witch as she was now was really just toughing it out! She may be strong, but facing a Saint Level monster would likely still give her a hard time. Chen Qi moistened his throat, ready to help the Ice Witch decline the offer. However, the Ice Witch elegantly sipped a mouthful of fish soup, didn¡¯t answer, and just smiled faintly: ¡°Humph~¡± Seeing this, Bree suddenly slapped his captain: ¡°Captain Palu, how utterly disrespectful!¡± ¡°Are you questioning Witch¡¯s strength?¡± ¡°A mere Saint Level monster pose a threat to the Ice Witch?¡± Huh? Palu lifted his head, looking around at everyone with confusion. All he saw were people throwing him looks as if he were a fool. That is the mightiest witch who took no damage from drinking Black Whale Blood, the Blue Beast! A witch who once reached the Demigod Rank has lived through countless eras, witnessing innumerable histories. And yet, Palu dared to question the strength of the Ice Witch! Even if the Ice Witch were to drink tea with one hand and read a book with the other, she could obliterate a Fifth Rank monster! ¡°¡­¡± Everyone felt the Ice Witch was invincible¡­ Chen Qi looked helplessly towards the Ice Witch. Only to see, the hand holding the fish soup shake even more violently. Palu, who had been reproached, also looked towards the Ice Witch, quietly waiting for an answer. He could not see through her Spirit Power Field at all. Fen and the little crow were also full of curiosity. No matter what, they had to persist for fifteen days. She might not be able to¡­ Chen Qi spoke on behalf of the Ice Witch: ¡°The Witch needs rest. She may not be able to protect everyone¡­¡± ¡°No¡­¡± Just then, the long-silent Ice Witch silently raised her head. How could the most powerful Witch Queen admit to being unable? Seeing this, the Ice Witch put down the fish soup, propped up her chin with her hand, and said lightly: ¡°If it¡¯s just the minor monsters for fifteen days, for me¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s a piece of cake.¡± Suddenly, the sailors on the deck showed looks of amazement. Fifth Rank monsters are just minor monsters in the eyes of the Ice Witch! Hm? Chen Qi paused for a moment, carefully observing the Ice Witch. Only to see, after the Ice Witch spoke, she shook even more violently. However, this slight tremor, most people believed, was caused by the cold. But in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, it was nervousness. Ice Witch, aren¡¯t you just bluffing? Chen Qi sipped on some fish soup and politely said: ¡°Witch, if there¡¯s anything you need our help with, feel free to tell us.¡± Fen chimed in as well, seeing her teacher¡¯s physical condition also seemed to be lacking: ¡°Yes, teacher, if you can¡¯t manage, some of the battles, you can ask Qi for help.¡± Am I incapable? Ask that little dark-haired brat for help¡­ The Ice Witch closed her eyes, snorting coldly. Only to see, the Ice Witch slowly opened her bright red pupils, with a proud and indifferent smile: ¡°Everyone, rest assured, even if I¡¯m gravely injured, whether it¡¯s the Blue Beast or the legendary Lord of Condensation¡­¡± ¡°To me, everything below the Sixth Rank is but ants.¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t loud, but her words rang like a bell in everyone¡¯s heart! Merely ants! The crowd couldn¡¯t help but inhale a sharp breath of air. In the stunned gazes of everyone, the Ice Witch put down her finished bowl of fish soup, confidently looking towards Chen Qi and Fen: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we will protect you.¡± And just at that moment, the excited little crow interjected: ¡°Uh, Witch, what if a Fifth Rank monster were to appear right now?¡± Now? The Ice Witch looked at the little crow, a hint of curiosity flashing by. Wait, the little crow¡¯s words¡­ Chen Qi paused for a moment, quickly lifting his head to search for the enemy silhouette. All he saw were a pair of dragon eyes filled with boundless ambition staring at them. In front of the Sea Coffin, second only to the Lord of Condensation, the grand BOSS¡ªBlizzard Dragon King! The Blizzard Dragon King concealed itself in the vast skies, like an impending storm of blizzard, scrutinizing the crowd. The embodiment of the blizzard catastrophe, a horrifying existence of the Fifth Rank, the apex of the food chain in the icy plains, the Dragon King who has slain countless heroes! The Ice Witch also lifted her head, involuntarily dropping a bead of cold sweat. She glanced at those dragon eyes and gently bit her lip. Chapter 616 - 373: The Extremely Vile Ice Witch in the Time Stop World Chapter 616: Chapter 373: The Extremely Vile Ice Witch in the Time Stop World Snowflakes fell gently, as the Ice Witch took a sip of tea. ¡°Truly worthy of being the Witch!¡± ¡°Thank you for your kindness, great Witch.¡± ¡°I have no idea how to repay your grace!¡± ¡°Thank you so much!¡± In the crowd, exclamations of awe and gratitude were incessant. The Ice Witch, hearing everyone¡¯s praise, unconsciously raised the corners of her mouth in a fleeting smile. She held her tea, her bare feet crossing over the cold deck, and walked to the front of the ship. She looked up at the Blizzard Dragon King in the sky. Then, she raised her head, opening her blood-red eyes, and stared straight at the Dragon King above! Those crimson pupils were filled with the arrogance of a supreme being. The Dragon King in the spiraling storm also felt threatened at this moment, and couldn¡¯t help but emit an even more powerful dragon aura! S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! A storm erupted, and the king¡¯s dragon aura intimidated everyone present! Under this immense dragon aura, everyone except Chen Qi, Palu, and other Fourth Rank experts trembled uncontrollably, succumbing to the massive dragon might. Without question, this Dragon King had already considered them as his meal. However, under this dragon might, the Ice Witch¡¯s robes fluttered lightly in the wind. It was time to give this little Dragon King a lesson. The Ice Witch¡¯s expression was unwavering as she lifted her right hand and started casting magic. Qi Power sank into her abdomen, and her Spiritual Power spread throughout her body! Before their eyes, the Ice Witch¡¯s Spirit Power Field rapidly expanded, with a sudden emergence of a Spiritual Power Storm centered around her! Chen Qi¡¯s pupils slightly trembled. This was a sign of release; was the Ice Witch about to unleash her release now? Could her body really withstand it at this moment? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but doubt whether he had misunderstood the Ice Witch¡¯s physical condition. The Magic Array condensed! Fifth Rank Forbidden Technique! Ice Melting¡­ With a light huff, the Ice Witch inwardly roared, calling upon her entire body¡¯s Spiritual Power. And at this moment! Spurt! They saw the Ice Witch¡¯s mouth bulging. Crack! Time condensed once again. The Ice Witch, following the momentum, collapsed onto the deck, her entire body in that instant as if stabbed by a thousand knives, violently spitting out a mouthful of clotted blood. Pain! Pain! Pain! Pain! Pain! The Ice Witch, in the midst of casting her magic, had blood seeping from her eyes, writhing on the ground from the severe pain, biting her teeth tightly. However, the next second, she couldn¡¯t help but cry out. ¡°It hurts! It hurts so much! No, my internal injuries, it¡¯s internal injuries!¡± The Ice Witch said hoarsely, lying on the ground, pressing her left hand against her abdomen. Yet, the pain did not end, but instead grew more intense! ¡°After awakening from my slumber, my body is still too weak¡­¡± The Ice Witch gritted her teeth; her skin felt as though it was being constantly pricked by needles. In just a short time, all her underlying diseases were activated. This was the release in the verge of death at Fifth Rank; even a mere touch of the aftermath could cause life-long, indelible serious injuries! Chen Qi looked at the Ice Witch writhing in pain on the ground. As expected. The Ice Witch was indeed powerful, but her current physical condition was poor. Even the Ice Witch could not lightly face an equal Rank adversary like the Blizzard Dragon King without proper rest. ¡°Damn internal injuries¡­¡± A tear of pain streamed from the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes. Once again, she stood up, ready to adjust her body, prepared to open her release again! She was the current Witch Queen, the strongest Witch of her time; how could she retreat at this moment? Spiritual Power surged once more! Spurt! In the next instant, terrifying streams of blood tears spurted from the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes and ears. ¡°Pain pain pain pain pain!¡± The Ice Witch could no longer control herself and cried out loud in agony. She knelt on the ground, sticking her rear end up, repeatedly tapping her small hands on the hard deck, like a pitiful little white cat tormented by illness. All signs indicated that the stubborn Ice Witch was nearing her limit. Chen Qi, looking at the Ice Witch¡¯s wretched cries on the ground in the Time Stop World, sighed helplessly in his heart. Although the Ice Witch was somewhat stubborn, he had to admit that behind her perseverance was also for their sake. Ice Witch, if you can¡¯t hold on, just give in¡­ Asking for our help is not something to be ashamed of. Should I break free from Time Condensation now and stop the Ice Witch from overexerting herself? Chen Qi felt heartache and was caught in a moment of inner struggle. But, would the Ice Witch hit me if she knew I could move during Time Condensation? At this moment, the Ice Witch also stopped her wailing and painfully looked towards the people. All she saw were gazes full of anticipation, resting on her! The elegant Witch Queen, how could she say she couldn¡¯t? How could she be intimidated by a mere Fifth Rank Blizzard Dragon King! ¡°I am the strongest Witch; I cannot show any weakness in front of Fen, in front of little Black Hair, in front of everyone!¡± ¡°I am the strongest Witch!¡± The Ice Witch repeated loudly twice, pulling herself together with strength, took out a handkerchief, and using her Spiritual Power, carefully wiped away the blood on the ground. However, the next second, she murmured in pain: ¡°But if I go in now, it will only lead to more serious consequences¡­¡± ¡°I must make a rational choice, I must find a way to deal with the Blizzard Dragon King.¡± ¡°Everything is for the sake of the sea.¡± The Ice Witch spoke very softly, thinking frantically in her mind. Wait! Suddenly, the Ice Witch¡¯s pupils shrank, she looked up, fixing her gaze on Chen Qi! Huh? Have I been discovered? Chen Qi was startled. The weakened Ice Witch¡¯s eyes lit up, like a white cat that spotted a mouse, staring intently at Chen Qi. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 617 - 373: In the Time Stop World, the Extremely Vile Ice Witch_2 Chapter 617: Chapter 373: In the Time Stop World, the Extremely Vile Ice Witch_2 S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What is she going to do? Chen Qi had a creeping sense of ominous foreboding. The Ice Witch scanned him from head to toe, then muttered: ¡°Damn little black furball! Fen actually gave you little yellow flowers!¡± Huh? Chen Qi froze, filled with speechlessness. In such excruciating agony, the Ice Witch still had time to throw a snide remark at him! Chen Qi deeply suspected: In the eyes of the Ice Witch, was he really a despicable tentacled monster that abducted her disciple? If it weren¡¯t for Time Condensation, Chen Qi really wanted to retort. ¡°But, your cooking skills are barely passable.¡± After venting her physical and emotional pain, the Ice Witch silently wiped the fresh blood from her face with a handkerchief, switched to a pitiful expression, and once again skillfully stood at the bow. Click! Time moved again. In the wind, the Ice Witch¡¯s expression remained arrogant, her imposing silhouette sparkled before everyone¡¯s eyes. She gently supported her chin with her hand and looked back faintly: ¡°It¡¯s afraid of our power; it won¡¯t attack easily.¡± The Ice Witch decided on a strategic retreat. Everyone was shocked. Even beings at the Dragon King Level, following the instinct of beasts, wait for the right moment to strike against equally formidable prey. But nobody knew the timing of the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s attack. If they encountered other powerful beings midway, and at that moment, the Blizzard Dragon King also launched an attack, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship would face a dire situation sandwiched from both sides! Two Fifth Ranks! However, with the Witch on their side, it wasn¡¯t a problem¡­ everyone quickly dismissed their worries. Chen Qi looked up towards the Blizzard Dragon King waiting for an opportunity in the sky, his heart growing increasingly tense. Facing two Fifth Rank monsters, even the Nether Sea Ghost Ship would struggle. They must deal with the Blizzard Dragon King before the other Fifth Rank creature targeted them! Chen Qi interjected: ¡°Witch, I think, all of us, should cooperate wholeheartedly to deal with the Blizzard Dragon King first.¡± The Ice Witch elegantly sipped her red tea, looking curiously at Chen Qi: ¡°A very correct judgement. However, not everyone needs to cooperate.¡± No need to cooperate¡­ Chen Qi stood up, paused for a moment, and looked at the Ice Witch¡¯s mouth, stained with specks of blood. Even after vomiting blood, the Ice Witch intended to fight the Blizzard Dragon King alone! Just like her! The Ice Witch spoke faintly: ¡°The Blizzard Dragon King is individually very strong. Furthermore, it can restore its own spirituality by devouring human souls. The consequences will be severe if a Fourth Rank is eaten. Moreover, most people are not in good shape.¡± The Ice Witch took a sip of tea, elegantly seated at the bow, gracefully crossed her long white legs, and looked down at everyone: ¡°One person is enough. Among you, who will challenge the Dragon King?¡± Huh? As soon as these words were spoken, everyone stood up, plunged into dead silence. Palu and Bree even doubted if they heard wrongly! ¡°Ah?¡± Fen was also stunned. What¡¯s happening? Has the teacher¡¯s brain fried? They were to challenge the Blizzard Dragon King? Seriously? Knowing that even Palu, a legendary peak, and the powerful Black Hunter, despite their high talents, are ultimately only Fourth Rank! The Ice Witch¡¯s long legs lightly swung, as she spoke from a position of superiority: ¡°This is a trial of the Witch. Don¡¯t be too afraid; the Blizzard Dragon King is, after all, just a slightly larger lizard.¡± ¡°If anyone wishes to take on this trial, step forward.¡± People glanced at each other, unable to hide their inner shock! In the eyes of the Ice Witch, the Blizzard Dragon King wasn¡¯t even worth her intervention! The power of the Ice Witch far exceeded their imagination! But still, challenging a Saint alone was too absurd! No one spoke, and in perfect unison, stepped back! The crow even gaped, completely flabbergasted. Many Fourth Rank Transcendents hesitated for a while, then also stepped back. The Witch¡¯s trial is a legend of ancient times. According to legend, countless heroes perished in the Witch¡¯s trial! And the trial of the Ice Witch was the hardest, truly a slim chance of survival! The Ice Witch was not any gentle Witch; her challenges were meant for the fearless strong! Knowing his own limitations, rashly accepting the challenge was nothing but the act of a foolish braggart. Palu hesitated for a long time, finally also silently stepping back. At last, the Ice Witch¡¯s hopeful gaze turned to Fen and Chen Qi. ¡°Fine! If that¡¯s how it is, I will step back too.¡± Fen snorted and prudently stepped back. Seeing Fen step back, the Ice Witch was momentarily stunned. In the original destiny, Fen, once corrupted, dared to take on any challenge, even brazenly facing the Blood Hunter after the Divine Bathing! Now, Fen would not accept her challenge. Lastly, the Ice Witch turned her gaze onto Chen Qi. That seemingly arrogant look in her eyes, carrying a hint of entreaty. The Blizzard Dragon King is also dangerous to me¡­ A Dragon King at the Saint Level is not something I can handle at my level¡­ Chen Qi thought about it, and was about to prudently step back too. But just then, a familiar sound stopped near his ear once again. It was that very familiar clicking sound! Wait a second? Chen Qi was startled. Time began to condense again! Why, at this moment, start Time Stop! Witch, what are you trying to do? Chen Qi fell into a moment of panic, caught by the Time Stop. What is this Witch planning to do! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 618 - 373: In the Time Stop World, the Extremely Vile Ice Witch_3 Chapter 618: Chapter 373: In the Time Stop World, the Extremely Vile Ice Witch_3 What is she going to do to me while I¡¯m frozen in time? Chen Qi screamed inwardly, wanting to move, but he had not yet fully adapted to the Ice Witch¡¯s solidification. In that instant, Chen Qi became unusually panicked. Fear and unrest rapidly took root in his heart. You see, within the frozen time, the Ice Witch does as she pleases! And judging from the current situation, the duration of the time stop that the Ice Witch can maintain far exceeds his imagination! Elegantly, the Ice Witch flashed in front of Chen Qi with a swift movement! Then, with her lips pursed and her face close to Chen Qi, she gently blew a breath: ¡°Little Black Hair, from the first moment I laid eyes on you after leaving my coffin, I thought you were the most likely to ascend to Fifth Rank!¡± ¡°Keep it up, I believe you can do it!¡± ¡°???¡± What can I do? The solidified Chen Qi fell into complete disarray. The brows of the Ice Witch furrowed as she squeezed out a bitter smile: ¡°I am somewhat weak now, in need of a fearless warrior.¡± As the Ice Witch spoke, she moved behind Chen Qi: ¡°It seems that you are the only one¡­¡± Why is the Ice Witch moving behind me? Chen Qi was utterly confused. Slap! Slap! Slap! Three crisp sounds. The Ice Witch squatted down and forcefully smacked Chen Qi¡¯s buttocks twice, as well as the joints of both feet! Chen Qi felt the impact from behind and was totally dumbfounded, struggling to get his body functioning again. He could not describe his feelings at the moment. The feeling of being powerless in the Time Stop World, his body at the mercy of the Witch, was utterly deplorable! The next second, after smacking Chen Qi¡¯s back, the Ice Witch quickly returned to the bow, resumed her haughty posture, sat down, crossed her snowy white legs, and surveyed everyone. Crack! Time started moving again. At the instant time resumed due to the Ice Witch¡¯s special smack, Chen Qi suddenly felt a surge through his legs and buttocks, then his left foot lunged forward with a powerful step! He took a step forward. Whoosh! The whole world fell silent. Everyone¡¯s eyes were on Chen Qi. The Black Hunter took a step forward, accepting the Witch¡¯s trial! The Ice Witch closed her eyes and said: ¡°Interesting~¡± ¡°Qi¡­¡± Palu, Fen, Bree, and others had their pupils shrink, each displaying a look of surprise. They looked at the Ice Witch in astonishment. Facing Chen Qi¡¯s advance, the Ice Witch simply smiled lightly, as if she already knew that Chen Qi possessed the courage to face the Dragon King alone, to boldly confront death! Chen Qi, with his Fourth Rank body, actually dared to actively challenge the Fifth Rank BOSS of the Sea Coffin¡ªthe Blizzard Dragon King! S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is the Black Hunter! A creature with no reverence for life! Palu was completely shocked. He prided himself as a fearless Adventurer of Light, but it seemed that he was somewhat inferior in front of the Black Hunter! As a captain who has experienced countless life-and-death adventures, he could not help but admire the Black Hunter¡¯s madness and bravery. All eyes were focused on Chen Qi. The Black Hunter not only possessed great strength¡ªhis madness was beyond their understanding! The hand holding the teacup of the Ice Witch trembled slightly, and she spoke like a Prophet who knew the past and the future: ¡°Qi, do you feel a bit confused, wondering why you stepped forward?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was silent. ¡°Qi, this proves your courage, your desire to challenge the strong, overcoming the fear and rationality within your heart.¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s face blushed slightly, she drank a cup of tea to hide her unease, and said: ¡°Then as you wish, I will personally train you to face the Blizzard Dragon King!¡± A cold wind blew gently. Amid the shocked, admiring gazes of everyone, Chen Qi, disheveled by the wind and volunteering to challenge the Blizzard Dragon King, couldn¡¯t help but curse inwardly: ¡°Ice Witch, fuck¡­¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s manipulation within the Time Stop World was far more deplorable than he could have imagined. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 619 - 374 The Witch Who Enjoys Whipping and Playing Pranks Chapter 619: Chapter 374 The Witch Who Enjoys Whipping and Playing Pranks Facing the challenge issued by the Blizzard Dragon King, the ruler of the skies! The decision is made! Black Hunter! Seeing that Chen Qi did not show much resistance, the Ice Witch guiltily turned her head aside, holding her tea, and gently blew on it: ¡°That¡¯s it, you should rest well for now. Tomorrow, I will personally give you special training.¡± Personal special training¡­ Chen Qi no longer concealed his gaze, staring intensely at the Ice Witch like a starving wolf. Chen Qi was rather speechless in his heart. In fact, on the entire ship, aside from the weak Ice Witch, almost no one else had any combat power. Therefore, as a Blade Lamp Phase Transcendent, he himself also harbored thoughts of challenging the Blizzard Dragon King. The act of using Time Stop to force him to challenge the Blizzard Dragon King left Chen Qi feeling inexplicably irked. Once something he wanted to do was forced upon him by others, it would become tainted. Chen Qi clenched his teeth and said: ¡°Ice Witch, I¡­¡± I have no choice either¡­ The Ice Witch interrupted: ¡°I praise your bravery, Chen Qi. As a Monster profession, you have qualified.¡± ¡°Alright, everyone, is there anything else?¡± Bree raised her hand and said: ¡°Ice Witch, I heard that in the Merchant Coffin, there¡¯s a Sea God Statue, and a Lord of Condensation! When do we set out to blow them up!¡± Lord of Condensation, Sea God Statue¡­ The Ice Witch frowned slightly and said softly: ¡°That matter over there¡­¡± Chen Qi answered for the Ice Witch: ¡°In that place, a terrible catastrophe occurred. The Lord of Condensation and the Sea God, for now, don¡¯t need to be dealt with.¡± Not needed to be dealt with? What exactly happened there? The Ice Witch¡¯s eyes lit up with suspicion as she looked towards Chen Qi, resting her chin on her hand. Just now, she had also seen a little Tentacle Merchant hiding in the shadows, blinking its eyes, staring intently at Chen Qi. This guy has stirred up quite a bit of trouble¡­ The Ice Witch, as if speaking to her new disciple, said: ¡°Chen Qi, if you can pass my trial, you¡¯ll become one of the strongest Legends!¡± Having said that, the Ice Witch stood up, narrowing her eyes and patted Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder before leaving to skillfully enter a cabin. Only the shocked crowd was left behind at the scene. Sigh¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, sitting on the deck and looking up at the Blizzard Dragon King in the sky. The Blizzard Dragon King gently flapped its wings, stirring layers of cold winds interweaving. The colossal storm ripped through the area fiercely, sweeping across the already extremely cold land. Beneath the storm, the surrounding temperature dropped precipitously¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but wrap his body tightly, using the Fire Casting Skill to strengthen the bonfire on the deck. Many aboard the ship suffered from frostbite due to the cold, with cracked purple lips, their figures emaciated. Little Crow had also lost a significant amount of weight in just over a week, becoming as withered as a dry branch. The entire sky also began to show one huge crack after another¡­ The Rift Deformation Level has started, ultimately leading to collapse. As the first A-rank Crack appearing in the Witch Sea, the Sea Coffin will eventually collapse and spread across the entire sea, causing a terrifying Supreme Disaster. As expected, at the edge of the Sea Coffin, it¡¯s filled with Navy investigators and Weather Bureau personnel. Chen Qi sat on the deck, his eyelids drooping. Hopefully, before leaving the Crack, nothing goes wrong¡­ Chen Qi silently thought. So sleepy¡­ So sleepy¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but yawn a long yawn. Following that, an indescribable sense of exhaustion swept over his entire body instantly. The incessant travel, practice, and battles seemed to weigh down this very moment¡­ The cold also pushed his stamina to its limits. Chen Qi closed his eyes, ignoring the curious looks from everyone, and fell into a peaceful sleep. ¡°???¡± Little Crow, who was drinking soup, was startled. How could he fall asleep like this? Many people want to ask Chen Qi various questions¡­ Little Crow touched her hair and waved off those trying to approach Chen Qi. ¡°¡­¡± Fen tiptoed over and placed the fragrant-smelling Water Elf No.2 under Chen Qi¡¯s neck. Then, she took out a freshly warmed blanket and covered Chen Qi¡¯s face, asking Little Crow for a Potion that prevents frostbite illness. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard.¡± Fen and Little Crow whispered very softly. ¡­ ¡­ On the third day. Chen Qi opened his weary eyes. Through the window, he could see the entire sky covered with rolling black clouds and snowflakes, nearly blanketing the whole world in front of him. [The tide of the Black Whale surges here, permeating this place, Rift Deformation Level increases by 5%, now 80%!] The power of the Great Whale merged with the Crack, ultimately affecting the entire Rift¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his eyes and looked around. He, who had fallen asleep on the deck, was now lying in the captain¡¯s cabin bed. Chen Qi sat up. Besides that, there were fresh hot soup on the bedside table and at the corners of his mouth. Someone had fed him soup while he was asleep. Besides that, he had also taken off his heavy Hunter¡¯s clothes and changed into a more comfortable woolen pajama. ¡°Chen Qi, you¡¯re awake¡­¡± Fen entered the room with fresh hot soup. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, she looked at Chen Qi¡¯s pajamas, turned her head aside, her cheeks reddening, and coughed twice: ¡°Water Elf No.2 helped you take them off! I didn¡¯t see anything, and I didn¡¯t touch¡­¡± ¡°Do you know? The Golden Canary Family has a rule that an elegant person should not undress others carelessly, nor look!¡± Fen turned aside, anxiously explaining twice. ¡°???¡± Who asked you? But is this really a rule from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s family? The Golden Bird Family also has such conservative rules? Chapter 620 - 374 The Witch Who Enjoys Whipping and Playing Pranks_2 Chapter 620: Chapter 374 The Witch Who Enjoys Whipping and Playing Pranks_2 Chen Qi glanced at Fen and asked: ¡°How is everything? Nothing major happened, right?¡± Fen placed the hot soup by the bedside and furrowed her brows: ¡°Last night, we encountered a surge of Snow Woman tide, a group of snow creatures with legs two meters long, with disheveled hair, attacked us.¡± ¡°These five Snow Women, each possessing Legendary-level strength, did not receive any intervention from the teacher for the sake of our training.¡± Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Although we emerged victorious in the end, Palu and Little Crow were severely injured, and the others weren¡¯t in good shape either.¡± ¡°Fortunately, there were no major casualties.¡± Fen frowned, without the teacher and the Black Hunter, their combat strength was hardly enough to resist the five Fourth Rank creatures. Is that so¡­ Chen Qi took the hot soup, sipped it, and continued to ask: ¡°What about the Blizzard Dragon King?¡± Fen¡¯s frown deepened: ¡°It¡¯s still tracking us. We¡¯ve already used spatial jumps twice in succession, but we still haven¡¯t managed to shake off the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s pursuit. Once it has set its sights on us, we can never escape¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s waiting for an opportunity to bring disaster!¡± Is that so¡­ Chen Qi finished the soup in one gulp, nodded, and asked again: ¡°What is the Ice Witch up to?¡± Fen quietly answered: ¡°She is aiding Little Crow in her promotion. Under our teacher¡¯s guidance, she will soon advance.¡± Chen Qi asked puzzledly: ¡°Little Crow is about to be promoted?¡± ¡°Yes, the teacher understands the Catastrophe Messenger very well and thinks she might be of some use, so she is willing to give her some guidance.¡± The Ice Witch is truly kind-hearted¡­ After drinking the soup, Chen Qi also rose to his feet and donned his hunter¡¯s clothes. He too must find the Ice Witch as soon as possible to achieve Spirit Power Sublimation. Fen instructed Water Elf No.2 to clean up the dishes. Then, happily she said: ¡°By the way, Qi, I forgot to tell you earlier, actually the teacher quite enjoys teasing people. Back at Frostwinter Nunnery, she was known as the Queen of Pranks¡­ You must be cautious!¡± Is that so¡­ Chen Qi nodded his head: ¡°I understand.¡± After that, Chen Qi collected his equipment and headed for the Ice Witch¡¯s room. ¡­ ¡­ Nether Sea Ghost Ship, large guest room. ¡°Excuse me, Ice Witch!¡± Chen Qi no longer used honorifics with the Ice Witch as he pushed open the half-closed door. However, the moment he entered, he heard a horrifying sound. Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap! There sat the Ice Witch on a rocking chair, legs crossed, sipping floral tea: ¡°Speak, little one.¡± Little Crow knelt on the ground, tears in the corners of her eyes, devoutly saying: ¡°Great Witch, I confess, to survive, I have personally injected an esteemed doctor with Black Whale Blood.¡± ¡°To instill fear in some pirates, I would often whip patients to maintain my terrifying image.¡± As she wept, Little Crow took a whip and continuously lashed her own back. The force was so great that streaks of blood soon appeared on her back. The Ice Witch, like the Sea Goddess, would accept others¡¯ confessions, and if the person genuinely repented, would bless them too¡­ Chen Qi frowned. There, unnoticed by the pitiable Little Crow, the Ice Witch¡¯s lips held a hint of a smile. Chen Qi had originally thought that after a long pirate career, he had developed a taste for sadism. But now it seemed that Little Crow was simply in disguise. However, if Little Crow was just pretending, then the Ice Witch might be a real sadist! Just as expected, figures like priests often turned out to be perverts¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but comment inwardly: ¡°I confess! Oh great Witch! But¡­ I had no choice! I had no power, I couldn¡¯t do anything!¡± ¡°If I did nothing, I would die!¡± Little Crow roared, tears streaming down, her long-suppressed emotions as an undercover operative erupting in this moment. After fifty lashes, the Ice Witch propped her chin up and gently stroked Little Crow¡¯s head: ¡°That¡¯s enough, I accept your confession, and as for your corruption, I will cleanse it.¡± ¡°Alright, you may leave. And, no suicides¡­¡± Clutching her bleeding lips, Little Crow stood up and bent over to say: ¡°Thank you for your chastisement! Magnificent Witch! It has relieved me a lot.¡± After she finished speaking, her face flushed with a strange blush, revealing a pleased smile. Then, she put away the whip, turned around, and saw Chen Qi waiting at the door. Instantly, Little Crow¡¯s face turned red, tears popping out, and she stammered: ¡°I was forced¡­ I didn¡¯t¡­ didn¡¯t, I haven¡¯t committed an unforgivable sin, sins that cannot be committed¡­ and I don¡¯t like to be beaten¡­ Qi¡­¡± Little Crow tried desperately to explain, wanting to maintain her image as a good doctor in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. Who asked you? Chen Qi nodded. Qi¡­ With tears streaming down, Little Crow¡¯s face turned red as she wiped her tears and quickly left the place. The Ice Witch took another sip of tea and explained: ¡°That little one was an undercover agent for the Black Whale Group, and she has consumed a special poison.¡± ¡°It¡¯s unfortunate that the poison in her body is of the highest Rank, and even I find it difficult to deal with the Black Whale Poison concocted by the Black Death Doctor.¡± The Ice Witch sighed deeply. Now, Little Crow was a ticking time bomb contaminated with Whale Blood and Black Death Poison. But she too was unable to remedy Little Crow¡¯s condition. The highest level of Black Death Poison¡­ Chen Qi remembered all the incidents with Little Crow along the way. Throughout their journey, in unknown places, Little Crow had been reserved and silent, seldom speaking, suppressing her emotions, often demonstrating self-harming behaviors like biting her nails and pinching the flesh on her chest. Chapter 621 - 374 The Witch Who Enjoys Whipping and Playing Pranks_3 Chapter 621: Chapter 374 The Witch Who Enjoys Whipping and Playing Pranks_3 The actions of the Ice Witch also served as enlightenment for the little raven. Following that, the Ice Witch lifted her chin, looking proudly towards Chen Qi: ¡°Little black-haired boy, do you have anything to repent for? Like attacking in the night¡­¡± The Ice Witch gazed at Chen Qi with a questioning look. ¡°There¡¯s nothing; my heart is as clear as a mirror.¡± Chen Qi said decisively, glaring fiercely at the Ice Witch. That look¡­ The Ice Witch subconsciously turned her head away feeling guilty. The words and gaze of the opponent made her almost believe that she was the one who should sincerely repent! ¡°Cough cough.¡± The Ice Witch steered the conversation back on track: ¡°According to the destiny I have glimpsed, the Blizzard Dragon King will launch an attack five days before the Crack collapses.¡± ¡°That means, you have five days to sublimate your Spiritual Power and at the same time, master a totally new power¡­¡± A new power? Chen Qi looked puzzled: ¡°???¡± ¡°A power you are immensely familiar with, yet have never truly mastered.¡± A power so familiar¡­ Chen Qi displayed a curious look, playing along with the Ice Witch¡¯s performance. The Ice Witch explained: ¡°After reaching the Fourth Rank, one¡¯s Sea of Spirit has fully opened up, and no matter how powerful the Nether Sea Technique or talent is, the enhancements are very limited.¡± ¡°Throughout history, countless legends have sought the method to ascend to Saint. Many have obtained the mythical Fifth Rank Occupation Card but could not assimilate it due to their own Spiritual Power. Because, they lacked the most crucial element. That is the source of their power¡ªthe Crack.¡± ¡°The Crack¡­¡± Chen Qi, hearing this term, pondered for a moment as memories gradually emerged in his mind. The Ice Witch continued: ¡°The essence of a Fifth Rank Expert¡¯s imposing Spiritual Power is because their Sea of Spiritual Power is connected to a Crack! This Crack is part of their source of Spiritual Power; they can continuously draw Spiritual Power from it!¡± The Crack¡­ Chen Qi nodded. Although Fourth Rank Legends are powerful, they essentially rely on their own Sea of Spirit for battle. However, Fifth Rank Transcendents draw Spiritual Power directly from the Crack. If to be metaphorically compared, it¡¯s like the difference between integrated graphics and a dedicated graphics card. ¡°Of course¡­¡± The Ice Witch continued: ¡°It¡¯s not easy to connect to a Crack. Besides, to ascend to the Fifth Rank, two other conditions must be met.¡± The Ice Witch outlined the conditions for ascending to the Fifth Rank she knew. He must meet three conditions: first, Spirit Power Sublimation, his own Spiritual Power reaching the pinnacle of Legend! Second, his being must be connected to a Crack of at least B grade. Third, a Fifth Rank Occupation Card, which under normal circumstances won¡¯t drop from a Crack unless it¡¯s of the highest rating. The crafting of a Fifth Rank Occupation Card requires vast knowledge and countless materials. However, this is not too worrying, as the Ice Witch, being the Witch Queen, certainly knows how to craft a Fifth Rank Occupation Card. The Ice Witch, like an excellent teacher, detailed the method of ascending to the Fifth Rank for Chen Qi. ¡°You should know, what is the most critical point for ascending to the Fifth Rank?¡± The Ice Witch asked. Without hesitation, Chen Qi answered: ¡°Crack resources.¡± A Fifth Rank Saint needs a Crack that is at least of B grade. Moreover, this Crack must reflect the unique Nature of the Transcendent. That is to say, they must harness at least a B grade Crack, with a Deformation Level of zero, that fits their Nature. However, in ordinary times, not to mention B-rank Cracks, even C-rank Cracks are almost inaccessible to ordinary people. Moreover, since many Cracks are difficult to contain, even for people of major families, there are very few who can advance to Fifth Rank. In an Extraordinary large family, it is often only after countless battles that one earns the qualifications to advance to Fifth Rank. ¡°Good aptitude.¡± The Ice Witch murmurs as she sips her tea: ¡°Thus, Fifth Rank is a product of the era, of course, if one has enough courage to venture to the Edge World, there countless Cracks can be found, even those taboo existences beyond A-rank¡­¡± ¡°By the way, Fifth Rank is about connecting with Cracks, Sixth Rank involves integrating a Crack into one¡¯s Sea of Spirit, and this Crack must be at least A-rank. As for Seventh Rank, that is the domain of the gods, you better not know about it¡­¡± The Ice Witch lifts her chin proudly and coughs twice. After all, she was once a person who reached Seventh Rank! ¡°Amazing!¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands in admiration. The Ice Witch puts down her tea cup: ¡°Of course, this is quite a distance away. After all, containing Cracks is not an easy task. What you need to do is take the first step, complete the Spirit Power Sublimation as soon as possible, and face the Blizzard Dragon King.¡± ¡°At the same time, adapt to the new power!¡± Suddenly, the next second, the Ice Witch silently raises her hand and opens her palm. In her hand, there is a black and red rotating energy ball! ¡°???¡± On Chen Qi¡¯s face, a scar appears suddenly, leaking startling fresh blood. And that tiny black orb, it¡¯s like a black hole! It silently expands, swallowing the surrounding light, making the entire space tremble, this miniature energy ball, though small, contains terrifying gravity, tearing the boundaries between reality and illusion. But at the same time, as it expands to a certain extent, it quickly contracts to a stable state. Looking into it, one can see a miniature world, where atop a mountain of blood, are numerous Blood Blades! A Crack orb with Blade Phase Aura? The Ice Witch, piquing Chen Qi¡¯s interest, reveals an all-knowing expression: ¡°If you want to know what this is, confess a sin to me¡­¡± ¡°The tangible form of a Crack! Who crafted it? Steam Hand, or another workshop?¡± Chen Qi eagerly responds. Transforming Cracks into weapons, usually only unique Fifth Rank Transcendents with a nature of scales or hammers, along with huge factories, can achieve this. Thus, strictly speaking, manufacturing of Crack Weapons is a capability unique to Shell Country! The Ice Witch¡¯s nature is ice, her lifetime belief in harsh practice. In forums, the Ice Witch does not possess the capability to create Crack Weapons. She got it right¡­ The Ice Witch sweats a drop: ¡°One of the thirteen Great Extraordinary Organizations¡¯ World Workshop under a craftsman, as long as you have enough money, they are willing to ignore the laws of Shell Country and craft Crack Weapons for you, I have a dear friend there.¡± So that¡¯s how it is¡­ Chen Qi recalls in his mind. World Workshop, one of the few top-tier workshops that does not obey the King of Shell Country. At this moment, the Ice Witch suddenly stares at Chen Qi¡¯s mouth, unblinkingly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chen Qi asks. The Ice Witch resting her chin, asks: S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What did Fen prepare for you to eat? Why is there such a big piece of meat in your teeth?¡± Is there? Chen Qi opens his mouth to check. Heyo! In the next second, the Ice Witch, Angela, quickly throws the Crack management manifestation orb into Chen Qi¡¯s mouth. ¡°Ah?¡± At that instant, Chen Qi feels a foreign object sensation in his throat, and a strong cutting sensation. Chapter 622 - 375 Witchs Special Training Chapter 622: Chapter 375 Witch¡¯s Special Training The corners of the Ice Witch¡¯s mouth curled up with a sinister, triumphant smile. ¡°Ice Witch, I¡­¡± ¡°I!¡± Chen Qi pressed his hand against his aching throat, glaring fiercely at the Ice Witch. Damn the Ice Witch! The Ice Witch had actually shoved such a terrifying thing directly into his throat! The spreading ripple of black and red energy orb had actually entered his body like that! Wave after wave of bright red ripples kept stabbing out from his body! Even with his Fourth Rank body, he found it difficult to counterattack this from within! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! His body trembled violently, as if being sliced bit by bit by hundreds of blades! If one had to describe the sensation, it was like having an extremely dangerous heart added inside the body! It hurts so much¡­ Chen Qi clenched his teeth, his skin cracked, and a bright red alert suddenly appeared before his eyes. [You are equipping the Crack Weapon¡ªBlade of Anger!] The Ice Witch propped her chin, took out a pocket watch, and gently said: ¡°Operate all your Qi Power defenses and try to adapt to this feeling. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m here~¡± No, no! If this continues, my body will be completely crippled! Like a knife stabbing into his lungs, Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly shrank, and he hurriedly operated his Spiritual Power with all his strength, resisting the feeling of Blade Phase Aura erosion! This power, sharp to the extreme, forced his body to curl up, unleashing all his Spiritual Power explosively! Correct judgment¡­ the Ice Witch focused her attention, watching Chen Qi unwaveringly: ¡°Don¡¯t be too scared, take it easy, it¡¯s not really a knife but a ripple of Spiritual Power, just by reversing the flow of Spiritual Power in your body, you can lessen this pain.¡± Reverse counteraction? A terrifying half-meter bloodstain suddenly split open on Chen Qi¡¯s skin. The Ice Witch continued: ¡°Be bold and try something dangerous!¡± ¡°I¡¯m here, I¡¯m here¡­¡± The Ice Witch set her raised leg down, speaking softly. Her gaze softened significantly, passing a hint of sacred, gentle maternity. This gentleness, for a moment, even soothed the anger in Chen Qi¡¯s heart. It seemed as long as she was here, nothing bad could happen to him before the death of the Ice Witch. Equipping a Crack Weapon without instruments was an extremely dangerous operation. However, the Ice Witch herself, was the best surgeon. In case of any accident, she could activate Time Stop at any moment and remove the Crack Weapon from Chen Qi¡¯s body. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ice Witch¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath, putting away the anger, fear, and confusion in his eyes. At the moment, more importantly than revenge against the Ice Witch, was digesting this other ¡®spiritual power origin¡¯ inside his body. If he couldn¡¯t assimilate this power, his spiritual power origin and body would suffer irreversible damage! Tick, tock! Drop after drop of fresh blood fell from his skin. Chen Qi no longer suppressed himself, and began to adjust his Spiritual Power, transforming it into wave after wave charging at his heart. Bang, bang, bang, bang! Bang, bang, bang, bang! The pulse of his heart¡¯s Spiritual Power and the energy orb¡¯s pulse intertwined. ¡°Da, da, da, da¡ª¡± The Ice Witch hummed the beat, helping Chen Qi adapt to this sensation. Allowing the ripples of Spiritual Power and the Weapon¡¯s ripple to counteract each other! Frequency, and rhythm¡­ Like playing a piece of music. In this way, Chen Qi, enduring the pain, continuously corrected his own Spiritual Power waves. Again and again adjusting his own body. Again and again¡ª Driven by the instinctual fear in his heart, Chen Qi focused all his attention onto his body. He didn¡¯t know how long it had passed; the frequency of the Spiritual Power waves emitted by his body and the Crack Weapon¡¯s ripple had astonishingly synchronized. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! In a fleeting moment, Chen Qi only felt his body both agitated and incredibly calm. Like an ocean with undercurrent. Seemingly calm, yet fiercely turbulent. ¡°I made it.¡± Chen Qi whispered silently, a bright red alert also appeared in his heart. [You have successfully equipped the Crack Weapon¡ªBlade of Anger.] [Blade of Anger Weapon type: Energy Type. Nature: Blade Corresponding Crack: C-Rank Blade Phase ¨C Mountain of War Crack Effects: Spiritual Power Storage: This weapon can serve as a small-scale spiritual power origin for your use. Blade Enhancement: Greatly enhances all your Blade Phase Techniques! Side effect: When using the power of this weapon, you will become extra furious.] ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi reopened his bloodshot eyes. Only to see, under his feet, was already a terrifying pool of blood. And on his skin, were already hundreds of scars. ¡°Congratulations.¡± The Ice Witch now put down the pocket watch, sighing in relief. She picked up a cup of brewed floral tea, handing it to Chen Qi. Then, she explained: ¡°This is a type of miniature Crack Weapon, forged from a C-Rank Crack; of course, it¡¯s not on the same level as the B-Rank Crack needed for advancing to Fifth Rank. At the end of the day, this is just a weapon.¡± The Ice Witch continued: ¡°However, after digesting this weapon, whether it¡¯s your Spiritual Power Sublimation later or linking with the Crack, will all be much easier.¡± Chen Qi drank the floral tea, sipping it, feeling his own Spirit Power Field. Just now, about two hours had passed. However, his Spirit Power Field had explosively increased by a third! Also, his Spiritual Power, has become much more convertable to Blade Power and Qi Power! Such a strong change, and this was only two hours of training! Chen Qi looked at the smiling Ice Witch and spit out a mouthful of bloody air. Chapter 623 - 375 Witchs Special Training_2 Chapter 623: Chapter 375 Witch¡¯s Special Training_2 Hmm? Ice Witch said: ¡°Are you angry? Sorry, we don¡¯t have much time, I must use the fastest way. Let me compliment you a bit, Little Black Hair, you did great. Next, you just need to practice Spirit Power Sublimation, then you can try to confront the Blizzard Dragon King~¡± Chen Qi really wanted to kick the Ice Witch¡­ but he didn¡¯t know how to retort. These days, like the Sea Goddess and the Saintess, the icy image of the Ice Witch had already crumbled in his mind! Is the Ice Witch in the forums really the same person as the Ice Witch here? Her personality is much worse than he had imagined. And while the Ice Witch usually only showed an icy demeanor and gentle smile in the normal world, she could be extremely twisted in the Time Stop World. The first time he met the Ice Witch, Chen Qi regretted accidentally stepping on her face. But now he felt more and more that the kick at that time¡­ Was too light! Too light! Cursed Ice Witch, equipping weapons is fine, but can¡¯t you explain properly? However, Chen Qi had to admit, compared to fully prepared practice, these sudden ¡®operations¡¯ were more effective in triggering his survival instincts, allowing him to quickly shift to his best state. Otherwise, if he were to prepare mentally before trying, it might take him several times longer. Despite her harshness, every move of the Ice Witch undoubtedly helped him grow quickly. The value of this Crack Weapon alone might match his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking! Not to mention the Witch¡¯s Book Pages that could help with the sublimation of spiritual power. The Ice Witch sincerely wanted to cultivate him into a Fifth Rank Expert. The Ice Witch raised her hand and took out a book from the wormhole backpack and handed it to him. Chen Qi took the book. On the cover of the book, it prominently stated the title: ¡°Spirit Power Sublimation in Five Days ¡ª Written by the Book Saint!¡± And below it, a small line read: ¡°Friend! Are you still worried about not passing the exam?¡± ¡°Choose this book, and you are guaranteed to succeed!¡± Books from the White Tower Federation. However, sublimation of spiritual power in five days? Chen Qi was startled. Normally, spirit power sublimation would require various resources, plus special training locations, to achieve. But he soon understood everything, the Witch¡¯s Book Pages, plus the recently obtained Crack Weapon, Blade of Anger. Even, if he added some Spiritual Power Potions bought from the Merchant Coffin, he could do even faster with his whole heart! ¡°Thanks, Ice Witch.¡± Chen Qi temporarily put aside the urge to kick the Ice Witch, and said. In front of the current Ice Witch, he was just an apprentice. But, he really wanted to kick her¡­ Chen Qi involuntarily looked towards the Ice Witch¡¯s face. At that moment, the Ice Witch¡¯s face turned red, her crimson pupils shrank. Then, she lowered her head, looking at Chen Qi¡¯s shoes. This shoe size was so familiar! It wasn¡¯t the shoe that ruined her elegance! She asked: ¡°Do you truly have nothing to regret? For example, stepping on a certain Witch¡¯s foot?¡± She still remembered that? Chen Qi coughed twice, wordlessly looking at the Ice Witch: ¡°It was slippery, Witch, you won¡¯t mind that, right?¡± So it wasn¡¯t Fen who stepped on me¡­ The Ice Witch was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile: ¡°Forgiveness is a virtue, how could I, the Witch, mind such a trivial matter.¡± ¡°¡­¡± S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Really? Chen Qi looked at the Ice Witch, feeling an uneasy premonition deep inside. Following that, the Ice Witch stood up, handed him some potions, and gently brushed over his wounds: ¡°Blizzard Dragon King, I¡¯m counting on you, Qi.¡± Healing Skill! Under the gentle touch of the Ice Witch, his wounds slowly healed. Hmm¡­ Chen Qi took the potions. Although her personality was a bit harsh, he had to admit the Ice Witch was like a meticulous mentor, quite reliable. He thought to himself that he would seek revenge after becoming stronger. Immediately, he focused all his attention on confronting the Blizzard Dragon King. A Fourth Rank Transcendent defeating a Fifth Rank monster was not impossible. But undoubtedly, it would be extremely dangerous. And if he failed, he would die. Chen Qi bit his lip, excited yet fearful, his whole body¡¯s cells bubbling with energy. It had been a long time since he last engaged in a dangerous cross-rank battle. At that moment, the Ice Witch, as if seeing through Chen Qi¡¯s fear, placed her hand on his head, gently caressed it, and said softly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, don¡¯t be too afraid, before you die, I will die first.¡± Her words were very soft yet carried an undoubted power. It seemed not just comforting but a destined fate. Die first¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but recall the story of the Ice Witch. In the future, even the invincible Ice Witch, when facing the Black Whale Group blessed by the Great Whale, would also feel an unprecedented weakness and fear. ¡­ ¡­ Five days later. Sea Coffin, Ghost Nether Sea Ship. The air was filled with a tense smell of gunpowder. Everyone stood on the deck, holding weapons, gazing towards the distant horizon, fully prepared. It had been fifteen days since they arrived at the Sea Coffin. As long as they endured for fifteen days, they could leave the Witch¡¯s Coffin, collect their rewards, and return to the real world! However, the disasters they encountered were mounting. Big Snow Monster, Long-legged Snow Woman, Headless Snow Knight, etc¡­ Each monster possessed the strength of the Fourth Rank! Chapter 624 - 375 Witchs Special Training_3 Chapter 624: Chapter 375 Witch¡¯s Special Training_3 Every night, these terrifying monsters would cross the ocean and attack the Ghost Ship! If it weren¡¯t for the strong defenses of the Ghost Nether Sea Ship and the command of Palu, the Ice Witch, and others, they would have suffered heavy losses. Currently, the entire ship¡¯s personnel still has zero fatalities. However, this last day is the most terrifying thing. As an A-rank Crack, the difficulty of the last day is the sum of all previous difficulties! Palu, Fen, and the other Fourth Rank Legends all suffered from severe frostbite and were unable to fight. Fen put on a set of navy uniforms given to her by the Ice Witch and stood upright on the deck, observing ahead. On the distant horizon, a hundred fast-moving terrifying figures suddenly appeared. Fen immediately commanded: ¡°Everyone, prepare for battle; the last wave of monster tides is about to hit.¡± ¡°Bree, activate the ship¡¯s defense system, get ready to repair the ship!¡± ¡°Water Elf No.1 and Palu, speed up the ship, circle around the traps we designed!¡± ¡°Little Raven, detect any monsters hiding Spiritual Power! Get ready to distribute medicine!¡± On the deck, the valiant deputy captain Fen held her Magic Wand, directing the crew. One after another, hideous white Snow Dragons zoomed across the ocean at a speed that was hard to catch with the naked eye, rushing towards the Nether Sea Ghost Ship! In just a few breaths, they had moved from the horizon, a kilometer away, and arrived in front of the Ghost Ship. Boom! Boom! The entire Ghost Ship quickly ignited, forming a ghostly green protective shield. The battle was about to erupt. Each of the hundred Snow Dragons, ten meters in length and graced with elegance, possessed strength and speed comparable to that of a Legendary Transcendent. They opened their bloody vicious mouths, spewing out waves of white Spiritual Power, attacking the defenses of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. And all the crew members spared no effort, unleashing their Magic Techniques! Each Transcendent who joined this mission was the elite of the elite. For a time, the sea they were in erupted with gunfire, raising wave after wave of surges! However, there were many flaws in the defense system of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Five minutes into the fierce battle, the Snow Dragons broke through the protective shield, opened their huge jaws, and bit directly at Little Raven, who led the medical and detection team! ¡°No!¡± Little Raven¡¯s pupils dilated rapidly. Even though she had received many teachings from the Ice Witch, her combat ability was still not as good as that of a real Fourth Rank powerhouse. Swish! Suddenly, a figure moved swiftly between the two. A flurry of petals fell on the deck. Blood Blossom! Fen lunged forward, embedding the life-absorbing flower into the body of the Snow Dragon. Instantly, a large amount of blood spurted from the body of the Snow Dragon, its size shrunk, becoming extremely withered. Over these days, with the support of the Ice Witch, Fen¡¯s Life Technique had also advanced another step! Fen reached out to shield Little Raven in front of her: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°Thank you¡­¡± So strong, this is the disciple of the Witch¡­ Little Raven looked at Fen¡¯s back, her eyes full of envy. But soon, she felt a crisis. ¡°Witch Miss, be careful of the sky!¡± The sky? Fen frowned. Suddenly, the sky turned ominous, with clouds continuously rolling, and a biting cold wind ¨C a storm was gathering. Little Raven stood at the bow, staring into the distance, and saw within the storm on the horizon, a gigantic figure slowly forming, its body covered with crystal-clear ice armor, its wings flapping, stirring up gusts of wind. The blizzard descended! In an instant, the entire Ghost Ship was enveloped in a massive blizzard, with the ocean throwing up wave after wave of tsunami. The originally orderly resistance suddenly turned chaotic. Palu struggled to keep his footing on the rocking ship, raising his head with a frown. Indeed, this Dragon King would choose to attack, at their weakest moment. These days, their medicine, their strength, had been completely drained. The Blizzard Dragon King descended! Little Raven shouted: ¡°Attention, all crew members, a blizzard is coming! Beware of the extreme cold!¡± However, before she could finish¡­ Boom! A huge blizzard swept over them, causing a significant tilt in the entire ship. Bang! Bang! Bang! Many people, because of the intense cold, instantly turned into ice sculptures, falling onto the deck. In the storm, Fen cast the Defensive Mage Shield, struggling to resist the gigantic blizzard. The symbol of a blizzard! The embodiment of disaster! Wherever it went, miles were sealed in ice! S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen and the crew¡¯s hands and feet kept developing layers upon layers of thick ice crystals. The entire ship, along with a thousand meters of the surrounding sea area, was frozen instantly! The enormous blizzard covered everyone¡¯s vision. Even the Ice Witch standing in the center of the deck couldn¡¯t help frowning. The power of the Blizzard Dragon King was somewhat beyond her expectations. ¡°It¡¯s coming! Witch Miss!¡± Little Raven loudly reminded, as a student of the Catastrophe Messenger, she could feel the crisis descending. ¡°Coming?¡± The sweeping blizzard caused serious issues with Fen¡¯s Spiritual Power detection. Only to see, within the wild blizzard, a vague huge dragon figure had already appeared, charging straight for Fen¡¯s head and the detection and medical team behind her! There wasn¡¯t enough time! Fen clenched her teeth, ready to fight back. However, at this moment, her stiff body was insufficient to protect everyone. If that giant figure collided with the ship, the entire vessel would fly up instantly, and the entire formation would collapse in an instant! The wind and dragon¡¯s might bore down on them with the force of nature, like a weight of thousands of pounds on everyone¡¯s chest! Damn it! Fen¡¯s heart pounded ferociously; she could already see the Dragon King¡¯s terrifyingly huge mouth that devoured everything, and she was prepared for a life-or-death struggle. ¡°Fen, stay calm.¡± However, a gentle male voice quickly stabilized everyone. In the midst of the raging blizzard, a white flame slowly lit up at the bow of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Crack! Accompanied by a crisp unsheathing sound. The blade passed through the flame of the Day Lantern, slicing a twenty-meter-long scorching flame that forcibly halted the avatar of the natural disaster, the Blizzard Dragon King, in front of the bow! Chapter 625 - 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! Chapter 625: Chapter 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! Great Dragon Slayer! Under the dazzling white light, scales from the plummeting Blizzard Dragon King flew like sparks. At the corner of its eyes, weathered by a century¡¯s vicissitudes, a half-meter deep bloody wound suddenly appeared! Boom! The aftershocks of the collision stirred up a fierce surge of air above the sea. In that instant, everyone was drawn to the scene at the bow of the ship. Amid the gusts, Chen Qi looked up, grabbed the potions, and without hesitation, drank them all. The Frenzy Potion, Light Sea Potion, and the Enhancing Potion bought from the Merchant Coffin, all brewed by the Flower Witch of Sage level. The potions flowed down his throat, quickly evaporating, dispersing into every cell of his body! Instantly, pale red blood veins appeared on his body, like searing golden patterns! The potions made by Fen were as powerful as ever, but their side effects were a bit strong¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were filled with bloodshot lines. Fen¡¯s occupational task was to brew the Witch¡¯s Potion, and her Sage¡¯s Medicine often produced strong side effects. This potion was stronger than any before, usually causing excitement, irritability, turning one directly into a Blood Demon. Combined with the High Deformation Potion from the Merchant Coffin, his strength and speed had increased threefold in a short amount of time! Roar! After a brief pause, the Blizzard Dragon King spread its arms and exuded a deep majestic presence. That ancient voice was filled with the oppression of a superior being towards an inferior being! ¡°Mad now?¡± Chen Qi gave a slight smile, exhaled a breath of blood, bent his waist, and activated the Residual Fire Blossom of the Ember Touch and the Fury Blade of Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Instantly, dark tentacles burst from his back, and the long sword in his hand transformed into a bloody greatsword, continuously emitting a blood-red aura! In that brief moment, Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field soared, reaching half that of the Blizzard Dragon King. However, facing this surging power, the Blizzard Dragon King simply spread its wings and lowered its head. In its white pupils, there was endless disdain. The Blizzard Dragon King, thirty-five meters long and eighteen meters tall, was undoubtedly a frightening behemoth to humans. Yet, in the presence of many Dragon Kings, it seemed rather mini. However, the Spirit Power Field it emitted was a storm with a radius of a kilometer, extremely cold! The closer one got to it, the more they could feel the magnitude and coldness of the storm. ¡°Everyone, be careful!¡± Fen commanded with a wave of her arm. In the next instant, the Blizzard Dragon King spread its wings, its white Dragon Heart swelled within its chest, and behind it, a greater storm condensed. Everyone¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. This attack¡¯s power was undoubtedly the ¡®release¡¯ of the Blizzard Dragon King! Finally, the spiral storm compressed violently, converging into a fearsome point in the Dragon King¡¯s mouth. Then, the Blizzard Dragon King opened its massive jaws and let out an earthshaking roar: ¡°Roar!¡± Dragon Arrival. Storm Pillar! Boom! In that instant, the spiral storm condensed into a catastrophic energy cannon! The tumultuous waves around it instantly froze, and a kilometer-long trench burst open above the sea behind the Ghost Ship. Even Fen, who was just within the storm¡¯s aftermath, quickly developed thick ice crystals on her skin. Crack! The Ice Witch snapped her fingers, stopping time for five seconds, watching the center of the storm where Chen Qi was, while repositioning some doomed individuals. The Ice Witch frowned with a vague bad feeling as the Blizzard Dragon King unleashed this move from the get-go¡­ As it stood, Chen Qi was bound to suffer broken arms and legs to pass the trial. Unfortunately, fate had already deviated, and without another divination, she couldn¡¯t predict the outcome of events. And her current broken body was not supporting her own divination. Crack! Five seconds later, time began to flow once more. Whoosh! Compared to scale, the Storm Dragon¡¯s strike was even more focused on power! But just the storm¡¯s aftermath was chilly enough to worry a Fourth Rank powerhouse. Not to mention, on their deck lurked an immune-to-cold group of Snow Dragons, like a winding serpent. Fen buffered against the storm¡¯s aftermath with her arms, asking worriedly: ¡°Teacher, does Chen Qi really not need your help?¡± ¡°Teacher!¡± A tear formed in Fen¡¯s eye corner as she spoke with an almost hoarse plea. Such a level of attack could not be sustained for long by Chen Qi! Palu, the current strongest Transcendent and Dice Phase of the Witch Sea, clenched his teeth; even with his D20 release, he needed to roll extremely high Points to withstand this strike. ¡°Witch, please help!¡± ¡°He¡­¡± Chen Qi¡­ Little Raven gazed in a daze at the catastrophe unfolding. In a flash, they were engulfed in an unimaginable massive storm. At this moment, everyone looked towards the Ice Witch, hoping for her intervention. Faced with everyone¡¯s pleas, the Ice Witch simply said impassively: ¡°This is a trial, and trials do not require the intervention of others.¡± ¡°This is his trial.¡± Hearing the Ice Witch¡¯s cold words, everyone looking at the center of the Storm Pillar could only hope that Chen Qi would not suffer too severe injuries. The Ice Witch covered her mouth with her hand, gently biting her lip. ¡°Little Black Hair¡­¡± Although she spoke thus, she was ready to activate Time Stop and face the Blizzard Dragon King herself at any time. But her current body had not recovered sufficiently. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While everyone fended off the Snow Dragons, they looked anxiously at the Dragon King on the deck. Chapter 626 - 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! _2 Chapter 626: Chapter 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! _2 The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s Dragon Cannon slowly weakened. Swipe! And at this moment, the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s head, held high, was struck by a huge force and fiercely smashed onto the deck. ¡°Dragon King, you really are angry, aren¡¯t you!¡± Amidst roars, the massive body of the Blizzard Dragon King was violently slammed onto the frozen sea! Incredulity flashed through everyone¡¯s eyes. The Blizzard Dragon King was thrown out like a lead ball. As the huge storm gradually dissipated, a blood-red figure appeared, to the astonishment of the onlookers. Drip! Drip! Boiling blood kept dropping from the wounds. At this moment, Chen Qi¡¯s Ember Touch, besides the core position on his back, also showed extensive damage. Underneath the damaged Hunter¡¯s clothes, one could see several shocking scars. However, more than the fresh blood, people were even more surprised by Chen Qi¡¯s current state. At this moment, his entire body was enveloped in a boundless crimson aura. The originally blue and black mingled Shadow Touch was also stained by the crimson aura! And each of the Ember Touch tendrils reached an astonishing twenty meters in length! Chen Qi exhaled a breath of blood, and sanity gradually faded from his eyes: ¡°Blade Release. Red State. Activate.¡± The twelve tentacles on his back no longer resembled tentacles but were more like sharp blades! ¡°Start¡­¡± Fen was taken aback, this was a stance she had never seen before. If one had to say, Chen Qi had displayed a similar stance during the battle with the Blood Demon Doctor. But now, Chen Qi¡¯s state was even more frenzied, more bloody and brutal. Just this imposing sharp Spirit Power Field was enough to astonish Fen. Little Crow bit her painfully aching finger. This level of enhancement, she had seen in experimenters who had taken Black Whale True Blood. However, to be precise, Chen Qi¡¯s current stance even surpassed the Mutants who took Whale Blood! Red State, this was the release Chen Qi mastered after undergoing flesh surgery. After using this move, rationality would disappear rapidly, turning to madness while gaining unimaginable strength and agility, and a boost from Blade Energy. This was also the first time he used this move. Red State Lv2 provided six times the strength enhancement and three times the agility enhancement! At the same time, this surged power, combined with the roaring Blade of Anger, became even more formidable. Adding Potion, Chen Qi¡¯s strength and speed had surged by more than ten times, and it was still increasing! Power was expanding! Spirit Power was raging! Body and Spirit Power, rationality, were on the brink of deformation! Chen Qi spat out a breath of blood and snapped his fingers. Instantly, a faint cross mark appeared on the chest of the Blizzard Dragon King. [You have marked ¡®Blizzard Dragon King¡¯.] Chen Qi, as a Monster Hunter, needs to hunt a monster that might destroy Witch Sea City. And undoubtedly, the Blizzard Dragon King in front of him was such a suitable prey. Hunting begins! The Blizzard Dragon King, knocked down to the sea surface, stood up again, raising its dragon head. Its wild blue pupils suddenly contracted, sensing the familiar Hunter¡¯s aura. Then, it flapped its wings again. At this moment, a bright red alert suddenly appeared in front of everyone. [Your arrival has provoked the Crack¡¯s anger, Rift Deformation increased by 5%!] [The Blizzard Dragon King absorbs the power of the Crack, revealing its true form!] [Travelers, welcome the world¡¯s coldness here!] Boom! The surrounding temperature plummeted, and a storm erupted from the Blizzard Dragon King, once again bursting forth with waves of Spirit Power. The surging icy blue Spirit Power, like wave after wave, continuously attacked Chen Qi! And Chen Qi did not choose to retreat but handed over the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking to the Shadow Touch on his back while making a leaping stance. Battle! Chen Qi stepped forward, his entire person rushing out like a fresh red meteor. Boom! In this tumultuous snowstorm wave, he burst through one giant hole after another, finally rushing in front of the Blizzard Dragon King. ¡°Come on! Dragon King, let¡¯s have a brawl!¡± Chen Qi roared, feeling the rumbling of the two ¡®spiritual power origins¡¯ inside him, the frenzy of the Ember Touch on his back! All sorts of powers converged, reaching an unprecedented height on his panel. His body and rationality were completely engulfed by the Blade Phase¡¯s aura, entering a mad state of Blade Phase! At this moment, under the Red State, he could only feel the absolute power, matching the strength of Cup-shaped Transcendents, and the fierce strength of the Dragon King! Here, no skills are needed, only pure power can suppress the Blizzard Dragon King. ¡°Roar¡­¡± In this moment, the proud Dragon King too felt fear; it flicked its wings, trying to take flight. However, the next second, on the sea surface, deep blue tendrils tore through, forcefully pulling it down. Deep Sea Touch Compression Ball! ¡°Dragon King! Keep fighting!¡± ¡°Weren¡¯t you thinking of eating me just now!¡± Chen Qi laughed maniacally, using two twenty-meter-long blood-red touches to grab the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s dragon head, then fiercely smashed it downwards! A brutal smash! Instantly, the scales on the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s forehead broke, and the surrounding snow and ice layer completely shattered! From the start, the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s target was the Witch with a stronger Spirit Power Field! In its eyes, Chen Qi was just a minor pest that needed to be dealt with along the way. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, now, a minor pest with a weaker Spirit Power Field had inflicted considerable damage on it. Unprecedented anger flashed through the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s eyes, continuously unleashing one cold storm after another, assaulting Chen Qi¡¯s human body! Chapter 627 - 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! - 3 Chapter 627: Chapter 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! ¨C 3 This chill, even if touched by Legend, would quickly condense into an ice sculpture. However, Chen Qi had long adapted to Time Condensation and the Ice Witch¡¯s Magic Technique. Compared to the power of the Ice Witch and the condensation of the Crack, this cold seemed ridiculously trivial! Not enough, not enough! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were completely irrigated red with blood. Apart from the increasing bloodstains on his body, his frantic attacks did not weaken but became even more intense and violent! Bang! Bang! Bang! On the condensed sea, a series of terrifying explosion sounds kept coming. Everyone couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads, staring blankly at the scene. Even the fierce Snow Dragon stopped attacking due to the extremely violent aura of their battle. ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Is the Black Hunter always this fierce?¡± ¡°If I were treated this roughly, I¡¯d probably start crying and begging for mercy soon.¡± Many from the Ice Demon Pirate Group saw Chen Qi¡¯s ferocious fighting stance for the first time. This state made everyone present feel their hearts pounding violently. And now he was not just wielding a sword, but directly used two twenty-meter-long tentacles, holding the blazing Meat Cutting Bone Breaking from high above, and violently stabbed towards the chest of the Dragon King! Crash! A steaming huge wound suddenly appeared on the chest of the Blizzard Dragon King! The Blizzard Dragon King no longer hid its power, continuously opened its huge bloody mouth, biting Chen Qi¡¯s tentacles, and ravaged his body with its icy storm. Chen Qi, with twelve twenty-meter tentacles, had an imposing bodily presence not inferior to that of the Blizzard Dragon King! Everyone took a deep breath. The scene before them was more like a brutal fight between two terrifying giant beasts rather than a Hunter hunting a giant dragon. ¡°Blade Phase Release¡­¡± The Ice Witch covered her mouth with a hand, her mouth slightly agape. Chen Qi¡¯s showcased strength was even stronger than she had imagined. The Crack Weapon Blade of Anger and the release brought by the flesh surgery intertwined, coupled with the abilities of the deep sea monster profession card and a large amount of mysterious mutant medicine from Merchant Coffin¡ª Normally, such an enhancement comparable to ¡®Divine Blood¡¯ would have already mutated. This scene reminded the Ice Witch of the Deep Sea Hunter. However, to reach this extent had already surpassed the Deep Sea Hunter at Fourth Rank! Boom! Boom! Under the Red State, Chen Qi, like a frenzied beast, waved his tentacles, continuously stabbing the body of the Blizzard Dragon King. And after hundreds of fights between the two, both of their bodies were covered in wounds. Finally, the body of the Blizzard Dragon King began to shake! The icy crystal scales on its surface shattered a lot, its eyes¡¯ spirituality dimmed, losing a great amount of vitality! Its mouth emitted stuttering and intermittent screams! At this moment, its beastly instinct gave up the fight! It spread its arms, preparing to disregard everything, and fly into the air, leaving this place! However, Chen Qi would not give it the chance. ¡°Thinking of running?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were filled with crimson fury, ignoring the blood all over himself. Standing on its dragon neck, he grabbed its neck with two Blood Tentacles and two more grabbed its dragon head! Between them, a brief stalemate formed! Crack! Crack! The final struggle between the two commenced! ¡°Victory is decided.¡± The Ice Witch prophesied, calming everyone¡¯s restless hearts. The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s choice to run meant that its health had dropped at least by three-quarters. Next, even if Chen Qi were defeated, the others could deal with the Blizzard Dragon King. Snap! Snap! Seeing this, the Ice Witch walked to the bow, clapping her hands: ¡°Well done¡­¡± ¡°You have not disappointed my expectations, my patient teaching.¡± And just then, little crow turned its head, panic-stricken, and said to the Ice Witch: ¡°Lady Witch, be cautious¡­¡± Cautious of what? The Ice Witch looked at little crow in confusion. At that moment, the Ice Witch suddenly felt a surge of murderous intent. There was murderous intent! But why would the running Blizzard Dragon King make her feel murderous intent? Just then, under the Red State, Chen Qi released his last Spiritual Power, converging it into soaring malevolence, using twelve crimson tentacles to entwine the entire body of the Blizzard Dragon King! He rushed forward swiftly, dragging the Dragon King across the solidified sea. Then, on his arms, the Spiritual Power surged, turning the ¡®Blizzard Dragon King¡¯ into a giant chain ball, smashing it toward the location of the Ice Witch! ¡°???¡± ¡°???¡± The Ice Witch raised her little head, looking at the huge shadow above, too late to cover her face, her mouth slightly agape.¡¯ What¡¯s happening? Chapter 628 - 377: Can She Really Do It? Chapter 628: Chapter 377: Can She Really Do It? ¡°Why did it hit me?¡± The Ice Witch looked up, her red pupils filled with bloodshot streaks reflecting in her eyes! Their gazes intersected, and at that very instant, the Ice Witch felt a strong killing intent! Wait, could it be intentional? A hint of doubt flickered through the Ice Witch¡¯s mind. But immediately, she understood everything. The Black Hunter couldn¡¯t have done it deliberately; it was all for the greater good! With that blow, he could also wipe out those rampaging Snow Dragons and protect some of the crew members. Secondly, there is no substance sharper and harder on this sea than the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. If one needed a wall to batter the Dragon King, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship was undoubtedly the most suitable wall! This chap¡¯s mind was quite clear even in his frenzied state¡­ the Ice Witch thought to herself. However, did he overlook a key element? I¡¯m still at the bow of the ship! The Ice Witch¡¯s eyes swiftly assessed her surroundings. In that brief moment, everyone instinctively distanced themselves, completely ignoring her. And she, she was at the very center of the attack! After all, she was the elegant Ice Witch. An elegant witch, how could she be hurt? Boom! The clash between the Blizzard Dragon King and Chen Qi sent a fierce gust of wind rushing down. Crack! In the final moment, the Ice Witch snapped her fingers, initiating Time Stop. Swoosh! A dynamic statue of a Hunter fighting a dragon froze above her head. The Dragon King¡¯s head, soaked in blood, was just one centimeter away from her. ¡°That was close¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s no wonder¡ªit¡¯s me!¡± The Ice Witch let a drop of cold sweat fall, her lips curling into a smile. She was almost hit. The Ice Witch wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. ¡°Damned little Blackie! Not even a word of warning in advance!¡± The Ice Witch frowned, lifting her right hand high and flipping a bold middle finger at Chen Qi. Why does it feel like he¡¯s glaring at me? The Ice Witch was momentarily taken aback. She shook her head, adjusted her position, and stood elegantly at the side of the ship, then snapped her fingers again. Crack! As the Ice Witch¡¯s silvery white hair fluttered, time resumed once more. Rumbling! The massive body of the Blizzard Dragon King crashed onto the sharp bow of the ship, scattering fresh red Dragon Scales in all directions. In that instant, the Blizzard Dragon King was sprawled out on its back, limbs spread, its delicate white underbelly fully exposed! The proud Dragon King who reigned over the ice plains was filled with bewilderment and pain, letting out a wild cry of agony. However, facing the white cries of the Dragon King, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flashed with an even more pleasing vibrant red. ¡°Bring it on!¡± ¡°More, more!¡± ¡°Even more, more, more!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eight twenty-meter-long tendrils behind him condensed into exceedingly sharp spears, gathering solidified Blade Energy and, like a dense downpour, pierced towards the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s chest! The heart in the chest of the Dragon King was its weakest point! Rumbling! Rumbling! Rumbling! The entire ship resounded with the noise of breaking amidst thundering roars. This guy¡¯s fighting style¡­ The Ice Witch struggled to maintain an elegant pose at the edge of the ship. This was her first time witnessing Chen Qi fight with full strength. A Dragon King, who was treated like a pitiful creature from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, was tied down and dragged across the ground. For a Saint Level Dragon King, it was indeed a messy and embarrassing scene, derogating from the power of a Fifth Rank creature¡­ The corners of the Ice Witch¡¯s mouth curled into a faint smile. However, before she could fully analyze Chen Qi¡¯s fighting style¡­ S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Swoosh! Suddenly, an Ice Scale slashed across her face. The chest of the Blizzard Dragon King puffed like a furnace, surging with unprecedented dazzling white light, streams of frigid air emanating continuously! The last bit of energy! The Blizzard Dragon King clenched its dragon teeth in fury, mustering all its strength to break free from the Black Hunter¡¯s bindings! Chen Qi, too, showed no signs of backing down, fist clenched, his chest booming loudly! Force met force! Blade met blade! In that moment, Chen Qi¡¯s body burst with fresh blood, emitting a thunderous noise. The sources of his Spiritual Power, the heart and the Blade of Anger, also unleashed their ultimate power! A blazing red wave of energy rampant spread. Chen Qi, relying on his boundless brute force, repeated his earlier tactic, grasping the blood-red tendrils and tearing the Blizzard Dragon King from the sky, smashing it towards the Ice Witch¡¯s position again! ¡°???¡± Again? The Ice Witch gaped, akin to a tiny cat disheveled by the wind. Unlike other Transcendents, she did not require Spiritual Power to activate her Domain and could do so repeatedly! Nevertheless, even so, activating her Domain twice in a row required a moment to react. The Ice Witch already realized that the Hunter and the dragon¡¯s brawl had completely dismissed her as a friendly entity! Rumbling! Chen Qi moved like a shadowy afterimage, rushing past her right, sending her hair flying. Then, the body of the Blizzard Dragon King, bound by the tendrils and enveloped in an endless red wave, descended like a falling meteor towards her! Crack! The Ice Witch activated Time Stop, attempting to flee. However, the enveloping wave of energy had already struck her body! Like a bowling ball blasted by the blast wave, the Ice Witch¡¯s slender body, not even ninety pounds, tumbled continuously across the deck! Thump! Thump! Thump! Her head banged repeatedly on the deck, each hit distinctively crisp. In the end, the Ice Witch¡¯s body landed on her neck, her derri¨¨re sticking up in the air as if she were a curled up bug, with a trickle of blood flowing from her nose! Pain, pain, pain! Her body had been too fragile since reviving in the Witch¡¯s Coffin. In that instant, she, the strongest Witch, was just like an insignificant soldier injured in a clash between supreme powers! Chapter 629 - 377: Can She Really Do It?_2 Chapter 629: Chapter 377: Can She Really Do It?_2 Still just a super low-level grunt! ¡°Damn, damn¡­¡± The Ice Witch steadied herself, punched the deck with her fist, and looked toward the congealing Hunter and dragon: ¡°What a disgrace, what a disgrace!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll remember this! Little black-haired one!¡± With difficulty, the Ice Witch extended her right hand and wiped away the blood from her nose, reaching a safe position. Then she gave the little black-haired one the middle finger! Such a thing, as an elegant Witch, she would never forget! Fortunately, at the last moment, she activated Time Condensation! Otherwise, her elegant self would have shown such an unsightly face in front of everyone. However, the fact that Chen Qi could burst out with such terrifying Spiritual Power at the last moment¡­ The Ice Witch looked toward the horrifying scene before her. All around the Hunter and dragon was a frantic wave of energy, like ink, dyeing the world red. Under normal circumstances, whether ordinary Spiritual Power or Qi Power, both are invisible and colorless! Yet after Spirit Power Sublimation, uncontrolled ordinary Spiritual Power becomes visible. Together with Blade Phase Release, the surging Spirit Power Field became like a tide of red beasts rampaging across the ship. If he continued to grow, there was no doubt that he would surpass Fen, becoming the first of their new generation to attain Fifth Rank! This guy¡­ the Ice Witch couldn¡¯t help but recall the Destiny Image again. Destiny occasionally overlooks some insignificant beings, those of the Dice Phase. No one in this world can escape the divination of destiny. Such an important person, yet in destiny¡¯s deduction, he leaves no trace. Could it be that he will die in the future? That¡¯s why he has no great impact on destiny? Did the Destiny Image overlook him? It¡¯s necessary to perform another correction divination¡­ The Ice Witch pulled back her mocking expression twisted by pain, returned to her icy demeanor, and snapped her fingers again. Click! Time flowed once more. Chen Qi¡¯s red pupils moved, he glared at the Ice Witch, and then poured all his killing intent onto the struggling Blizzard Dragon King. Boom! The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s body was once again smashed into the congealed sea by Chen Qi. No need to hold back, nor care for one¡¯s own body! War! Chen Qi gave the Blizzard Dragon King no chance to struggle; twelve tentacles twisted and entwined behind him, forming a giant crimson hand that grasped its head. Then with a tight squeeze, he slammed it onto the hull of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Thunderous boom! ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡± The Blizzard Dragon King opened its maw, releasing its final ripples. However, it was all too late. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes blazed with fire, his muscles, like scorching hot iron, leaped up, pouring all his strength into the attack. Die, Dragon King! Each twenty-meter tentacle morphed into a terrifyingly sharp blade, aiming straight for the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s battered chest covered in Dragon Scales! The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s life was like a candle in the wind! Thunder! Thunder! Twelve tentacles, along with fists, pounded one after another! The thunderous heavy sounds shook everyone present, startling even the Snow Dragons used to blood and gore! The battling duo seemed like two monstrous beasts savagely biting each other. Thunderous boom! Thunderous boom! Rings of visible blood waves surged out again and again. The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s tough Heart Protecting Dragon Scales, tougher than reinforced steel, now had ring-shaped wounds opening up. Bang! Finally, with a loud sound burst, the twelve tentacles converged into one, morphing into a Dragon Slayer Spear, piercing through the Heart Protecting Dragon Scales, straight towards the heart! In the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s increasingly faint whimpers, the smoke of battle slowly settled. Everything gradually calmed down. A hundred Snow Dragons, seeing the Dragon King¡¯s cold heart sticking out of his chest, scattered and fled. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s chest rose and fell rapidly. After exerting all his strength, finally, prompts appeared before his eyes. [You have hunted the Ruler of the Ice Plains ¨C Blizzard Dragon King, earning 100000 inspiration points and twenty points of Hunter¡¯s Fire.] Hunt completed. Chen Qi pulled his fist from the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s scorching flesh, gasping for air nonstop. As the cold wind blew, everyone stood at the edge of the ship, staring blankly at this scene. In the wind, Chen Qi¡¯s body was already stained with his own blood and the scalding Dragon Blood. Even after ceasing combat, he still exuded an intimidating beast-like aggression. The battle between Hunter and dragon, in the end, resulted in the Hunter¡¯s victory. The Ice Witch was right; it was no joke! Even without anyone¡¯s help, the Black Hunter could defeat the Blizzard Dragon King! The people murmured softly: ¡°Is this really a human battle?¡± sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Even Captain Palu would need to activate his Domain and have good luck to defeat the Fifth Rank.¡± ¡°Such professional technique to bind the Dragon King!¡± ¡°This ship isn¡¯t even broken yet, just standing here makes me feel like my butt is going to shatter from the vibration!¡± ¡°Two monsters! How could there be Hunters who choose to fight with the techniques of a Berserker.¡± ¡°The Ice Witch foresaw this, we underestimated the Black Hunter!¡± ¡°Captain Palu, you really are useless, just hand over your title of Four Great Sea Emperors!¡± The crowd discussed eagerly. And before their eyes, another prompt in bright red appeared. [The Blizzard Dragon King is dead, its Dragon Blood has soaked this coffin, reducing the Rift Deformation by 3%, currently at 82%!] [The junction of reality and the Crack, the blood of the Great Whale has soaked it once again, raising the Deformation Level by 9%, currently at 91%!] The bright red 91% Deformation Level! The crowd was shocked. Chapter 630 - 377: Can She Really Do It?_3 Chapter 630: Chapter 377: Can She Really Do It?_3 They never expected that after the death of the Blizzard Dragon King, the Deformation Level would rise instead of fall. When the Rift Deformation reaches 100%, a collapse or evolution will occur. The collapse and evolution of an A-level Crack would contaminate the entire ocean. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The collapse of an A-level Crack is a true apocalyptic disaster! At this moment, Bree looked down at Chen Qi under the corpse of the Dragon King and asked, ¡°What do we do next?¡± At this point, Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field had gradually calmed down, but no one dared to approach! No one knew whether the berserk Chen Qi would attack them. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were devoid of spirit, the ferocity in his eyes slowly dissipated, and his strength flowed away in an instant. Because of the aftermath of the fight between the two, the little Doctor Crow, battered and covered in wounds, tearfully crawled up and moved to the bow, looking towards Chen Qi. As a Ship Doctor, she immediately recognized Chen Qi¡¯s terrible condition. His internal organs had been ruined by the previous state. Now, Chen Qi was unable to move. That body was at its limit and needed immediate professional medical treatment. Staying on the ship would be dangerous¡­ Doctor Crow bit her teeth, involuntarily recalling the scene where Chen Qi risked his life to save her from the Dream Beast battle. Should I help Chen Qi up? Doctor Crow was conflicted inside. Perhaps, this was an opportunity to repay Chen Qi¡¯s kindness! In the end, she reached out her hand, prepared to jump off the ship to lift Chen Qi¡­ However, her body was too frail. Just by touching the residual Spiritual Power emanating from Chen Qi, a drop of fresh blood fell from her fingers! It hurts! I¡­ Doctor Crow bit her lip. Just then, under the twilight, a dazzling figure appeared before Doctor Crow! Swoosh! Fen, who had stood up again amidst the turmoil, didn¡¯t hesitate to jump off the boat, hugging Chen Qi. The body is so hot¡­ Fen, holding the semi-conscious Chen Qi, faced the scorching Blade Energy wave and anxiously brought him onto the ship, carefully laying him flat on the deck. ¡°¡­¡± Doctor Crow stiffened, unsure how to express her feelings. At that moment, she truly realized that the familiar figure was no longer just a crew member of the Sawshark, nor was the little Chef drifting at sea. The little Chef was now a legend capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the Witch, a powerhouse acknowledged by the Ice Witch and one of the Four Great Emperors, Palu! She had naively thought that Chen Qi would, like her, escape the clutches of the Whale Father and live an ordinary life in Moonstone City. She couldn¡¯t escape the power of the Whale Father, but Chen Qi was already beyond her reach. Doctor Crow was filled with mixed emotions, unsure how to express her feelings. ¡°¡­¡± Fen interrupted Doctor Crow¡¯s thoughts: ¡°Doctor Crow, please take care of the bleeding, I¡¯m going to prepare the medicine now, and I¡¯m relying on you to perform the surgery!¡± Fen said urgently. Now, Chen Qi, full of wounds, needed treatment, and any minor mistake could lead to serious long-term consequences. Me? Perform surgery? Doctor Crow was momentarily stunned. During her time adventuring, although her strength had not increased much, her medical skills had been fully cultivated by the Black Whale Group! Carefully, she took out her medical kit and pulled out the sharp Extraordinary Willow Leaf Knife. This was her first major task since coming aboard. But could she really do it? She watched over Chen Qi¡¯s body. In the battle, Chen Qi had expended all his Spiritual Power, like a piece of iron glowing red hot in the furnace. She knew of a special surgery. This surgery, created by a Saint, could, in this state, fortify a person¡¯s body. If the surgery goes without issue, Chen Qi¡¯s body may experience an unprecedented improvement, even evolution! This kind of evolution was something countless Cup Seers dreamed of. But there was a big premise: her surgery must not have any mistakes! Not even a minor mistake! Otherwise, Chen Qi would suffer from life-long ailments. Doctor Crow turned her head to look at her trembling right hand, and the gleaming surgical knife in it. Because of the aftermath of the battle, her body too was covered in wounds. That was a surgery developed by the Saint, the probability of error was as high as ninety-nine percent. Could she really do it? Chapter 631 - 378 A-Level Crack Settlement and Blade Sublimation! Chapter 631: Chapter 378 A-Level Crack Settlement and Blade Sublimation! The ship rocked unsteadily, the sea breeze carrying a pungent mix of saltiness and blood. In such conditions, to complete a surgery developed by a Saint! Can I really do it? Doctor Crow put on black rubber gloves, took out a specialized disinfectant Potion, and applied it to the surgical instruments. After a brief disinfection, Doctor Crow bit her lip, watching Chen Qi¡¯s chest rise and fall continuously. Fen focused intently, prepared a Blood-activating Potion on site, and sprinkled it on Chen Qi¡¯s wound. Then, her hand holding the knife froze. Fen stared at her and said, in all earnestness: ¡°Don¡¯t worry about anything else, even if there are aftereffects, it doesn¡¯t matter. Chen Qi can withstand anything! Doctor Crow, please start immediately!¡± Fen lifted her head, her eyes brimming with confidence. In that brief moment, Fen¡¯s words seemed to possess a Magic Power, causing Doctor Crow to shiver. Chen Qi, don¡¯t blame me, I¡¯m going to start piercing your body now¡­ Doctor Crow took a deep breath, murmuring to herself in an extremely soft voice. Then, she carefully used a sharp scalpel to pierce the wound, beginning to excise the deteriorating frozen flesh and shattered bones. Every cut was accompanied by a slight tremor in Chen Qi¡¯s body, a surge of fresh blood. Finally, she received Fen¡¯s Extraordinary Potion, channeled Spiritual Power, and steadily introduced the Potion into Chen Qi¡¯s spiritual power channels. What seemed simple was in fact a process comprising more than a hundred steps, during which the meticulous manipulation of Spiritual Power, as well as the movements of the body, could not afford a single mistake. Moreover, without the assistance of machines, this was the most difficult surgery Doctor Crow had ever performed. Less than a 1% chance of success! Half an hour later, Doctor Crow wiped the sweat from her forehead, looking down at Chen Qi beneath her hands. Chen Qi¡¯s bleeding wound was now wrapped in bandages, his chest heaving violently. ¡°I, I¡­ did it¡­¡± Doctor Crow¡¯s pupils constricted rapidly. With a Third Rank body, she had completed a surgery that even a Black Death Doctor would find difficult! And without a single error! Such an occurrence was extremely rare. Every time she felt she was about to make a mistake, she miraculously completed the delicate manipulation! ¡°4, go train some more, your potential is not bad, it¡¯s just a shame that in Shell Country, High Rank Medical Professional Cards are very rare.¡± Doctor Crow¡¯s body jolted as if electrocuted. That was the voice of the Ice Witch. After confessing to the Ice Witch, for some reason, every time Doctor Crow heard the Ice Witch¡¯s voice, a sharp pain would travel up her back. Behind Doctor Crow, the Ice Witch had approached unnoticed, panting heavily. Also, what did the four times mean? Doctor Crow¡¯s eyes flashed with curiosity. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ice Witch, with an expression dark as thunder, patted her head: ¡°Go train again, level up once! Otherwise, the next confession won¡¯t just be a whipping on your back.¡± Where would that be? Doctor Crow wanted to cry but had no tears, and she blurted out: ¡°Okay¡­ okay!¡± It must be known, once she was a fearsome Pirate Doctor aboard a ship. However, now, her former Pirate fierceness and pride had been thoroughly suppressed by the Ice Witch! ¡°Whew, whew, whew¡­¡± And at that moment, Chen Qi opened his bleary, bloodshot eyes, breathing heavily and sitting up. ¡°Whew, whew, whew¡­¡± ¡°Whew, whew, whew, whew¡­¡± As he sat up, Chen Qi didn¡¯t speak, nor did he pay attention to the noisy voices around him. Chen Qi dismissed the noise, entering a state of self-forgetfulness, adjusting his breath repeatedly, expelling the Ice Spiritual Power that had chilled his body. In the recent battle, he had nearly exhausted all his Spiritual Power. It¡¯s still somewhat challenging to aim for fighting beyond one¡¯s rank¡­ Chen Qi exhaled a mouthful of bloody air, his head still buzzing, and every solid part of his body involuntarily slumping in weakness. After taking down the dragon, he was out of energy. I¡¯m indeed frail after my frenzy. The gifts of Lamp Keeper combined with Deep Sea Hunter allowed his body to withstand both mental and physical corruption. However, in his crimson-powered state, he had not deliberately preserved his sanity. No other reason, this monster mode required complete madness. In contrast, too much rationality would greatly limit its power! If it were the rational Chen Qi, halfway through the fight, he might have attempted to descend to the sea bottom, engaging in an indirect combat approach. But the Blizzard Dragon King was likewise cunning, always capable of solidifying the sea or fleeing the scene at any moment. Chen Qi carefully assessed his body, operated his breathing techniques, and spread his Spiritual Power throughout his body, forming a thin layer of red film. Thin as a cicada¡¯s wing, yet as sharp as the finest blade. And this film, undulating like a flame, appeared as a beast ready to break free at any moment. Ordinary people, simply by approaching, would be instantly slashed. This is why Fen had bled so much from her hands when she gave Chen Qi a princess carry. With the added effect of Doctor Crow¡¯s surgery, his body had largely adapted to this state. Chen Qi continued to breathe and integrate his body and Spiritual Power, bringing them to a state of equilibrium. Eventually, this scorching film turned into a roaring red flame that clung to Chen Qi¡¯s skin. At last, a message popped up in his mind. [You have mastered the sublimation of Blade Spiritual Power. You now have a deeper understanding of Blade Power, all Blade Phase Skills will receive a qualitative improvement.] The sublimation of Blade Spiritual Power¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and retracted all bursting Spiritual Power. The sublimation of Dice Phase Spiritual Power was like putty, Book Phase Spiritual Power was like written text, Hammer Phase Spiritual Power was like white steam, and Floral Phase Spiritual Power was like the humor in a painter¡¯s hand¡­ Chapter 632 - 378 A-Level Crack Settlement and Blade Sublimation! _2 Chapter 632: Chapter 378 A-Level Crack Settlement and Blade Sublimation! _2 And Blade Phase, is like sharp flames. In this instant, Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field was no longer simply massive, but exhibited more characteristics of flames and blades. This was a hint of his Spirit Power cultivation reaching a peak. Combined with Hunter¡¯s Fire, he might not only advance his Red Form to Lv3, but perhaps, even reach a higher realm. However, under normal circumstances, a Fourth Rank Transcendent can only possess one Spirit Power Sublimation; the Lamp Phase¡¯s Spirit Power Sublimation might only depend on reaching Fifth Rank¡­ Chen Qi hooked up a pleased smile, opening his blood-red eyes. Then, filled with anticipation, he looked towards the shocked crowd. The crowd¡¯s mouths slightly agape. While defeating the Blizzard Dragon King, Black Hunter also completed the final practice for Spirit Power Sublimation! You know, after their Captain Palu was promoted to Legend, with the enhancement from various opportunities, it took him a full year to transform his Spirit Power into something like putty, mastering the perfect technique of transformation. ¡°Wakuvaku (Master, the best in the world! Master beats everyone!)¡± ¡°Black Hunter, thank you so much for your help!¡± ¡°Lord Black Hunter, does your ship still need crew members? Even pets are fine, my profession is a Beastification, I can play a small cat!¡± ¡°Lord Black Hunter, it¡¯s so cold, does your bedroom lack a bed-warmer? My heart has undergone flesh surgery, my body temperature is super high!¡± A female painter from the Ice Demon Pirate Group said passionately with her hands together. Bed-warmer? Vice-captain Fen coldly said: ¡°Everyone, a bit quieter, he needs to rest, and we don¡¯t temporarily need new members since Water Elves can do everything¡­¡± ¡°Wakuvaku (No need!)¡± Water Elves echoed. Nice compliments! Chen Qi happily rubbed his nose, moving his injured body. Bree then added: ¡°Respected Captain Palu, I hope you can learn a bit, instead of having all these strange ideas in your head. Reflect on why your strength hasn¡¯t progressed these days because you haven¡¯t been practicing well?¡± ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± Is this really my crew¡­ Palu¡¯s mouth twitched, he faintly felt that, since he hadn¡¯t utilized the D20 Domain, being the youngest of the Four Great Emperors of Witch Sea, he was about to become a useless background decoration! He argued with a flushed face: ¡°Times have changed, this is the era of tides.¡± In the age of Crack Tides, Transcendents grow much faster than those in normal eras. Yet, Chen Qi¡¯s growth speed indeed exceeded his expectations. This pace, even if placed in Bei Country Royal University, is remarkable. ¡°Really, Captain Palu?¡± Bree threw a taunting look and stood next to Chen Qi. He now, is almost half of Black Hunter¡¯s Mechanic! ¡°¡­¡± Really want to hit him¡­ Palu¡¯s mouth kept twitching. With the death of the Blizzard Dragon King, the sense of crisis in everyone¡¯s heart dissipated, and they became noisy. And then, as dusk fell and night descended, a fresh red prompt flashed again in everyone¡¯s minds. [Day fifteen has arrived, leaving the Crack will enter settlement and receive rewards.] [Rift Deformation increased by 5%, currently Deformation Level is 96%, the Rift is collapsing¡­] In the sky, one abyss after another appeared, the whole world faintly showing signs of shattering. Far across the sea surface, wooden boxes were floating scattered from merchant ships. In the Sea Coffin, there were no wooden boxes. The blending of two worlds is intensifying¡­ Seeing the prompt before him, Chen Qi rubbed his hands: ¡°Fifteen days are over¡­¡± Now, as soon as they leave the Crack, they can receive the rewards of the Crack¡¯s settlement. Chen Qi didn¡¯t plan to stay long; their main goal of this trip, reviving the Ice Witch, was already accomplished. Also, they had defeated the Blizzard Dragon King. During the just-finished rest period, Palu and the Ice Witch had already skinned the Blizzard Dragon King, stuffing the precious Dragon King¡¯s Heart and Dragon King¡¯s Scale into their storage. The gains of this trip, were already substantial. The Black Death Doctor, who escaped using a High Order Lamp Phase artifact, is very likely to call for reinforcements to intercept them. Chen Qi took a deep breath and said: ¡°If there are no other matters, we set sail immediately, leaving the Crack.¡± Palu pondered carefully, he had accepted some jobs, but the danger in A-rank Crack exceeded his imagination. Just as the captain of the Ghost Ship said, they had better leave the dangerous Sea Coffin now. Captain Palu nodded: ¡°I¡¯ll listen to you, Black Hunter.¡± Then, both of them looked towards the Ice Witch, who had remained silent. The Ice Witch, seated on a cushion made of three Water Elves, gazed at the distant horizon, seemingly lost in thought. Eventually, this crack will still collapse¡­ The Ice Witch closed her eyes, sinking into deep thought. She glanced at Chen Qi and nodded: ¡°No problem.¡± Wondering how Witch Sea is doing now¡­ The Ice Witch sipped her red tea. After the discussion, Chen Qi commanded the crew, driving the Nether Sea Ghost Ship away from the Witch¡¯s Coffin. ¡­ ¡­ An hour later. Empowered by the Nether Sea Engine, the Ghost Ship, blazing with ethereal green Ghost Fire, sped through the darkness. Everyone huddled around the campfire like people returning home, excitedly staring at the horizon. As they kept sailing towards the distance, the temperature around them gradually rose. No seagulls with sharp teeth flew overhead; lively schools of fish swam below in the ocean. The cold of the Sea Coffin had already shattered their bodies and sanity. They couldn¡¯t wait to return to Witch Sea, to see their families, to boast about their adventures in taverns, to show off themselves! Undoubtedly, after this journey, they would be the talk of the White Dove Times! No, more than that, to be precise, they would be the focus of the Imperial Capital Times! This event was enough to make headlines in all coastal cities¡¯ newspapers. The novelty news of princes and princesses in Golden Flower Bird Kingdom had to take a back seat to their story. ¡°Returning with treasures and glory, coming back fully loaded, fully loaded~¡± ¡°Fully loaded!¡± Everyone hummed a little tune, basking in the joy of returning home. Amidst the light-hearted singing, a dazzling notification flashed before everyone¡¯s eyes! S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Rank Rift Settlement notification! Everyone¡¯s eyes immediately sparkled with a golden light. Chen Qi, sitting by the campfire, also opened his eyes to check his notification. Most people¡¯s ratings were probably between D and C minus. This journey, he had defeated the Blizzard Dragon King, survived for fifteen days, and triggered no hidden conditions. The Blizzard Dragon King was also a BOSS. Should be a C rating¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. [Rift Settlement in progress¡­] [Rift Deformation Level, currently at 96%] [Survival Master: You successfully survived for fifteen days, reward +100% Coffin Explorer: You reached the Witch¡¯s Coffin and Merchant Coffin, reward +50% Aren¡¯t You Hungry: In the Sea Coffin, you hardly felt hungry, reward +50% Dragon Slayer: You alone defeated the Blizzard Dragon King, reward +100%! Sacrificial God Believer: You completed a splendid sacrifice, reward +25% Deep Sea Snake Terminator: You defeated the Deep Sea¡¯s big BOSS, the Lord of Condensation, ending its two-hundred-year reign, reward +100% Sea God¡¯s Fear: You made the fundamental force of this rift, feel a hint of fear, reward +10% Sea God¡¯s Love: You made the fundamental force of this rift, feel a hint of excitement, reward +10% Sea God¡¯s believers¡¯ bond: You created a bond with the fundamental force of this rift, the believers of the Sea God, reward +10% Love from Your Teammate: Your teammate ¡®Palu¡¯ used a Super Lucky Toss, random rewards increased, reward increase 20%] There are really a lot of settlement entries¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. He hadn¡¯t expected that the experience in the Merchant Coffin could provide so much enhancement. And then, the final result popped up. [Settlement completed, overall evaluation A minus.] [You have received an exclusive Taboo Treasure Box!] Chen Qi looked at the last letter of the notification, his eye corners uncontrollably twitching. A? Chapter 633 - 379 A-Level Crack Reward, Time for a Draw Card! Chapter 633: Chapter 379 A-Level Crack Reward, Time for a Draw Card! A-tier Crack, A-tier reward! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flashed with rare excitement. It was exceedingly uncommon to obtain A-tier rewards within an A-tier Crack! One must know, even for a Fifth Rank Saint, securing an A-tier reward from an A-tier Crack is an extremely difficult feat. This often requires the completion of some hidden missions to achieve. Even an A-minus reward is incredibly rich, truly a treasure among treasures! Many small families¡¯ treasures are drops from an A-tier Crack! And within the legends of treasure hunting in the Witch Sea, innumerable lost treasures of the world often originate from A-tier Cracks! Chen Qi suppressed the urge to shout out loud, continuing to check. [This treasure chest will guarantee a Cup Phase Skill Card draw, with a 30% chance for Taboo and 70% for other rewards.] [The treasure chest will also conduct a Taboo draw. The probabilities are 10% for a Taboo Ice Phase Weapon, 10% for a Taboo Cup Phase Weapon, and 10% each for Ice Phase, Cup Phase, and Void Phase Taboo Cards, with 40% for other Taboo rewards and 10% for other rewards.] [Under the influence of Palu¡¯s Passive Skill ¡®Luck Goddess¡¯s Ring¡¯, the chance of drawing the rarest reward, a Taboo Weapon, is increased by 2%.] [Under the influence of the Ice Witch Angela¡¯s Passive Skill ¡®I and the Crack, I and Fate¡¯, the probability of drawing Lantern Phase and Ice Phase items is increased by 5%.] Chen Qi looked at the two prompts. Palu, as a rare Dice Phase genius in the Witch Sea, is not only a qualified support but also possesses various extremely useful passives. However, the Ice Witch also possesses related passives. When reaching the Fourth Rank, some high-class Transcendents will acquire special Passive Skills that can alter the final outcome. However, these skills capable of directly influencing the Cracks are also very rare. Chen Qi pondered over the final result. High Rank Cracks often share one commonality: their highest-tier rewards are usually related to the Crack¡¯s Nature. The Sea Coffin is centered around the Ice and Cup elements. Which means the best rewards are inevitably related to Cup and Ice. And the higher the rank of the item, the more stringent the usage conditions become. To obtain rewards that match one¡¯s own system, besides relying on specific Cracks, a large-scale trade is often needed. The key to this reward is not the rarity, but usability! Usability! Chen Qi devoutly prayed twice. Then, with an excited heart, he began to draw. [You are drawing a Cup Phase Skill Card¡ª] [Rumbling!] A sound like a volcanic eruption suddenly filled Chen Qi¡¯s ears. The next instant, a blazing card appeared at his fingertips. The card¡¯s reverse depicted a bleeding chalice, above which lay a sea amassed of blood; within the sea within the cup were countless twisted, beautiful chimeric creatures¡­ The creatures in the cup were chasing the most primitive instincts, devouring each other in search of evolution. The ¡®Chimera back¡¯ indicates that this is a Taboo Card. It is one of the highest rewards in the A-tier Crack, an object even a Fifth Rank Cardmaker cannot replicate! Chen Qi grasped the scorching card and looked at its front. The front, with ink as molten as lava, displayed a naked man. His back was like a mountainous armor, with hard, rocky contours rising high, immensely thick. The exaggerated demonic muscle lines formed a terrifying dragon face, as if at any moment, it could burst forth from the card and devour the world! Chen Qi¡¯s heart pounded wildly. He had drawn a 30% chance at a Taboo! A Taboo Card from an A-tier Crack! This was his first encounter with the highest rarity card in the New Day World. And before him, a burning prompt appeared. [You have acquired the Taboo Skill Card ¡®Dragon Furnace Body!¡¯] [Dragon Furnace Body: Nature: Cup, Hammer Description: I envision the dominant sovereign soaring across the skies; with Dragon Blood as fire, the body as the forge, the world as the hammer, forging my body, Transcending into Saint! Learning Conditions: Physique reaching 300 points; Mastery of Cup Phase Spirit Power Sublimation; Possession of High-class Cup Enlightenment or a 30% purity Dragon King Bloodline! Required Materials: Dragon King¡¯s Remains (Dragon Blood and Dragon Bone are essential, Dragon Heart optional), with cultivation in the extreme cold necessary to control the high body temperature! Note: It is advisable to undergo major bleeding surgery by a doctor when studying this Skill. Note: After studying, you will step into a new realm and glimpse the world of the Dragon King!] Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Taboo-level Body Forging Skill! No, strictly speaking, this was no longer just a Body Forging Skill, but a method of physical transcendence, a path to elevating the flesh into the realm of saints! However¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s excitement from the Taboo Card instantly cooled. This Taboo Card did not fit his own needs. Firstly, his current physique was at 200 points, a huge distance from 300. His main method of enhancing his physique was through Light Sea Potions crafted by the Flower Witch and the flesh surgery of the Red State. After reaching Legend status, he had not studied higher-level Body Forging Skills and instead focused entirely on researching release. However, the final limit of physique cultivation was fixed, regardless of the method. Even if he now practiced a High Rank Body Forging Skill, the extreme limit would be around 250 points; reaching 300 would be very difficult. Not to mention, the necessary conditions also require a 30% purity Dragon King Bloodline or a High-class Cup Enlightenment. Chapter 634 - 379 A-Level Crack Reward, Time for a Draw Card!_2 Chapter 634: Chapter 379 A-Level Crack Reward, Time for a Draw Card!_2 30% purity of Dragon King Bloodline, even among the Half-dragon men of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom that is rich in gender and species diversity, few can achieve this. And High-class Cup Enlightenment is an exclusive of Fourth Rank Cup-shaped Transcendent. Fourth Rank Cup-shaped Transcendents, all receive a passive ¡®Physical Evolution¡¯, allowing their constitution limit, to far exceed ordinary legends. It can be said, only the cream of the crop among Fourth Rank Cup-shaped Transcendents, are qualified to cultivate this skill! The more taboo the card is, the harder it is to cultivate! ¡°Regrettably¡­¡± Chen Qi let out a long sigh. After reaching Fourth Rank, the general-purpose Skill Cards are either scarce or weak. This card, perhaps could only be used as ¡®trade goods¡¯, to trade for a suitable Taboo Card for oneself in the future¡­ After the A-ranked Crack Sea Coffin, there should appear plenty of A-ranked Shell Phase Cracks. But, to whom should it be sold? Chen Qi pondered silently. If someone were to buy, it has to be someone craving for a Dragon Body! Chen Qi immediately thought of Bree who first wanted to marry into the Mecha and Dragons. He glanced at Bree, who hadn¡¯t even updated her mechanical arm in order to buy a Mecha. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Obviously, Bree couldn¡¯t afford it. Or to say¡­ Or to say, she herself is a dragon! A flash of insight struck Chen Qi¡¯s mind. Why not give this Skill Card directly to a dragon? No matter how pure a human¡¯s Dragon Blood is, it can¡¯t compare to the genuine purity of a True Dragon¡¯s bloodline! A Skill Card¡¯s usual function is to instill knowledge and inject extraordinary power within it, aiding in the rapid cultivation of abilities! However, not all cards will instill knowledge. Chen Qi touched it carefully. The ¡®Dragon Furnace¡¯ Cup Phase Skill Card imparts less knowledge but focuses more on extraordinary might. It¡¯s more like a hammer that shapes the body. If some manipulation can be used to enhance the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s comprehension, solving the ¡®knowledge infusion¡¯ problem, the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s body might surpass the Cup Legend, becoming a disaster of this vast sea capable of destroying cities! And by then, I will be the master of this great disaster! An audacious thought¡­ Chen Qi is overwhelmingly excited. He took several deep breaths to calm himself down, put away his bold idea, and continued to look forward to the next Draw. This next Draw will be even more exhilarating! The same rule applies! As long as it¡¯s usable! Chen Qi prayed silently for a moment and immediately proceeded to Draw. Swipe! Instantly, in his ears came the screeching sound of glass over a chalkboard. Such a sound, like the shriek of a banshee, sends shivers down one¡¯s spine! Chen Qi looked at his palm, quietly waiting for the result to appear. However, contrary to his expectations. In his palm, there wasn¡¯t any card. No convulsing card? Chen Qi was momentarily startled, clutching his hands. Could it be that he drew the legendary ¡®air¡¯! Resources in the Crack are vast but finite, in the event of insufficient Crack resources, one would draw ¡®air¡¯. It can¡¯t be¡­ Chen Qi opened his hand. Suddenly, he discovered that, at some point, a dagger pattern had appeared in the center of his right palm. A plain blue dagger pattern. A dagger? Chen Qi¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. He had drawn a Taboo Weapon. At that moment, an extremely cold notice popped up in his mind. Chen Qi shuddered. [You have drawn the Sea Coffin¡¯s exclusive weapon¡ªthe Crack Blade!] [Crack Blade Weapon type: Enchanted Type. (Needs to rely on other powerful long-blade type weapons.) Nature: Ice, Light Description: We are born free, let us slowly tear, tear at the wounds of the world, and go see the scenery of another world. Current connection to the Crack: Sea Coffin. Usage mode: Pour in a substantial amount of Spiritual Power, and any long blade in your right hand shall ignite with cold fire, being enchanted to ¡®Crack Blade¡¯! After enchanting the weapon, it will ignite with cold fire, and its power will be greatly enhanced. Skills: Tear. Another World: You can tear through the Crack, allowing the chill of the Sea Coffin to affect the world! Note: This weapon could change its linked Crack through certain means. Tear. Space Destruction: You can consume a large amount of Spiritual Power, enchant your moves, carrying high extra damage, and at the Crack, Domain, barrier, create a terrifying rift. Note: This move can forcibly break the ¡®B Rank¡¯ and below Crack borders, allowing you to enter and exit Cracks without any conditions.] Note: This technique can destroy the boundaries of most domains and barrier skills below the Fifth Rank. Note: Using this weapon will rapidly deplete your Spiritual Power, and there is a very high probability that you will contract the Ice Condensation anomaly. (This anomaly will greatly enhance your cold resistance, turning you into a statue trapped in the river of time!) Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted. A blade that can slice open the borders of a Crack! He couldn¡¯t help but recall the origin of the Sea Coffin. The Sea Coffin itself originated from a princess who, using a dagger, tore open the world¡¯s Crack, causing the power from other worlds to permeate the entire world. Without a doubt, this reward was one of those daggers. Chen Qi analyzed carefully. As an enchanted weapon, its most basic function was to enhance his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Secondly, its most powerful aspect was its ability to tear open Cracks. Simply put, it could ignore Rank and enter Low Level Cracks. This feature was extremely powerful. It could allow one to easily complete the hidden tasks within Cracks. Moreover, being able to enter Cracks at will also gave him the potential to contain Cracks. In addition, according to the description, it could also cause damage to the border of Domains. Many perfect Domains possess an insurmountable border. Like Palu¡¯s D20, once you enter that Domain, there¡¯s no leaving until the Domain ends! This is one of the strong points of Domains. It could be said that the more powerful the wielder, the greater the significance of this weapon in battle. Beyond that, it could also assist him in practicing many skills¡­ At the Fourth Rank, the essence of many High Rank skills is to borrow power from another world through certain practices. For instance, Chen Qi¡¯s Abyss Hand and Rift Slash, both rely on contact with other worlds. An absolutely powerful Taboo Weapon¡­ This is an A-class reward! Chen Qi could hardly conceal the excitement in his heart, took out a small dagger, grabbed the handle with his right hand, and infused it with Spiritual Power. Instantly, his arm¡¯s Spiritual Power was absorbed at an alarming rate, the dagger froze over, emitting a terrifying force! What huge consumption of Spiritual Power¡­ Chen Qi immediately stopped infusing Spiritual Power. The most critical thing, aside from needing a massive amount of Spiritual Power and contracting Ice Condensation, was that, as a Taboo Weapon, it had almost no restrictions. In fact, the weapon¡¯s ¡®side effect¡¯ could even enhance cold resistance! Chen Qi looked at his palm, indescribably joyful at this moment. This was what an A-class Crack was all about, a key starting point for many ¡®rookie¡¯ players who were making waves and breaking ground. This was also the key to why the Black Blood Empire, at the risk of offending Shell Country, colluded with the Black Whale Group and ventured into the Witch Sea! An A-class Crack is dangerous, but it¡¯s also like an endless treasure trove. An A-class Crack could mean a prosperous forever-thriving family, an endless power! ¡°Lucky¡­¡± Chen Qi turned his head to look at the others. It was time to show off to the others a bit! Aside from him, the vast majority were also immersed in the joy of a bountiful harvest. ¡°I, I saw the Goddess of Luck¡¯s butt sit on my face!¡± A Third Rank Boxer couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. He was extremely fortunate, drawing a Legendary Great General¡¯s Blade Phase Occupation Card with an extremely low probability. He was instantly, ecstatically frenzied. Besides that, there were those who drew Witch Level breathing method Skill Cards or legendary painstaking staff techniques and so on. Because of the A-class Crack itself, everyone on the boat, even captives, pulled something good. Everyone got nice pulls¡­ Chen Qi coughed twice, quickly looking in the direction of the Ice Witch to see everyone¡¯s Draw Card results. He saw that the Ice Witch and Palu had also completed their Draw Card. Palu, out of dog luck, only drew an ordinary Legendary Skill Card. The Ice Witch¡¯s expression, however, gave nothing away about her draw. At this moment, Chen Qi saw a smiling face. ¡°Qi, Doctor Crow, what did you guys draw?¡± Fen giggled, hiding her card behind her back, standing between the two. She couldn¡¯t wait to show off her great draw! Cough cough, not bad, average luck¡­ Chen Qi prepared to brew his emotions. And just then, little Doctor Crow murmured: ¡°My rating is C plus¡­ I drew a Taboo Shadow Phase Skill Card¡­¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi and Fen¡¯s little show-off expressions instantly retracted. You, what did you draw? Chen Qi and Fen immediately put away their thoughts of showing off. Isn¡¯t this an Ice Phase and Cup Phase Crack? What is Shadow Phase? Chen Qi was full of questions. What is Taboo? Fen was full of questions. Chapter 635 - 380: She Returns Like Lightning, Shaking the Four Seas! Chapter 635: Chapter 380: She Returns Like Lightning, Shaking the Four Seas! ¡°Taboo Card!¡± Everyone craned their heads, unable to help but direct their gazes at the big-shot. This was an item that could only be obtained with a small probability in an A-rank Crack. Little Crow raised her hand, gently rubbed it, and flashed a pitch-black card. The back of the card featured an upside-down shadow, while the front depicted a flock of crows scattering away. This is¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his chin. ¡®Shadow of Calamity¡¯ skill card! This is a skill with side effects as powerful as its positive effects. While it provides the learner with great strength, it also attracts attacks from Shadow Phase creatures. At the same time, it also increases the learner¡¯s misfortune, making them unluckier. In terms of strength, it is not as powerful as Dragon Furnace Body, but the learning conditions are much simpler. Little Crow herself is of the Shadow Phase, and after advancing to Fourth Rank, she should be able to assimilate this skill card. ¡°Lucky you, congratulations~¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel envious of Little Crow¡¯s luck. Although it is the weaker category of Taboo Cards, the probability of drawing a Taboo Card with a C+ rating is likely as low as one in a thousand. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Little Crow blushed inexplicably when she heard the praise and nodded her head. It was only because she followed Chen Qi and stayed for a while in the Merchant Coffin, completing some tasks, that she got a C+ rating. Otherwise, she would not have had even that one in a thousand chance. Am I being ignored? Fen pouted, stepped forward, came to the front of both of them, and then with a light rub of her finger! Whisk! In her hands appeared three Legendary Skill Cards that could only be used by Fourth Rankers! However, unfortunately, these cards were all Ice Phase spells that required arduous training to practice. Fen proudly said: ¡°These three cards are enough for me to exchange for the Earth Vine Technique, Desire Flower Fragrance, and Super Vine Binding that I¡¯ve been longing for!¡± Fen was already a Super Magic Pharmacist, but she was extremely weak in attacks. Unknowingly, she had been left far behind by Chen Qi in combat strength. Keep in mind, she used to be the one whose strength overshadowed Chen Qi. And now, she has been firmly overtaken by Chen Qi. She decided to undergo intensive training under the guidance of the Ice Witch. In the Flower Phase, the fastest attack moves to master were those that used the Life Technique to stimulate the Extraordinary Vine for attacks. She must quickly master more vine-whipping and binding skills. These three Legendary Cards mark the beginning of her journey to become a Vine Whip Master! With a teacher, my strength will also improve by leaps and bounds¡­ Fen took off her smile, put on a proud little expression, and asked: ¡°Qi, what did you draw?¡± Chen Qi thought about it, and with a sideways glance, showed Fen the Dragon Furnace Body in his hand! The evil dragon¡¯s spine in the center of the Dragon Furnace Body card shocked Fen! Dazzling golden light! This scorching breath! Fen blocked the dazzling light with her arms. Another Taboo Card! Everyone took a deep breath, but compared to Little Crow, they didn¡¯t feel too surprised. After all, Black Hunter, alone, defeated the Blizzard Dragon King. Obtaining a Taboo Skill Card was a normal occurrence. Chen Qi explained: ¡°My rating is quite high, this is not surprising¡­¡± How high is a high rating? Fen opened her mouth wide, biting her tongue. It¡¯s not easy to catch up with Chen Qi in combat strength. I will definitely complete the Witch¡¯s special training from the teacher! Fen thought to herself. According to the teacher, at this point in her original destiny, she would be dressed in the Rose Thorns Blood Robe, capable of fighting against two Legends! Chen Qi looked around. Too many eyes, it is best not to expose the fact that he sacrificed the Lord of Condensation. In a whoosh, he drew close to Fen, manipulated Spiritual Power, and secretly told Fen: ¡°Besides that, I also got a Taboo Weapon.¡± What Taboo Weapon, what kind¡­ Fen¡¯s eyes were full of surprise. Could it be that Qi received an A rating? This is impossible, to get an A-rank rating, one has to defeat at least one Blizzard Dragon King Level BOSS. Thunderous boom! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, a wave washed over the Ghost Ship, stirring up countless splashes of water. The splashes cascaded over the white robe of the Ice Witch. She turned her head, coughed twice: ¡°Fen, remember to be graceful!¡± Grace¡­ Fen¡¯s ears immediately turned red. At this time, she noticed that everyone was staring at her and Chen Qi. Little Crow also looked dead serious, watching them intently. The two of them whispering together stood too close! Seeing Fen blush like a tomato, the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes moved, she sighed: ¡°Alright, all crew members pay attention, we are about to cross the borderline and return to our homeland!¡± ¡°Since the Crack is on the brink of collapse, this will not be a pleasant voyage! Please be mindful of your balance!¡± As the words fell, in everyone¡¯s eyes, there was an unreachable shadow across the whole world. Chen Qi raised his head, looking towards the edge of the Sea Coffin. At the edge of the Crack, an endlessly massive tsunami, like an infinitely long wall, continued to spread out into the outside world. The tsunami towered a kilometer high, comparable to a 300-story building with no boundaries! The Sea Coffin Tsunami! This represented the concrete manifestation o the Sea Coffin. Once the tsunami crosses over the Witch Sea, it signifies the contamination of the sea. Drip, drop! Chilly droplets, like torrential rain, showered upon everyone¡¯s faces. After tallying their loot, everyone was brimming with excitement. As expected, they would soon be able to see their families and receive interviews from the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s ships. Chapter 636 - 380: She Returns Like Lightning, Shaking the Four Seas!_2 Chapter 636: Chapter 380: She Returns Like Lightning, Shaking the Four Seas!_2 ¡°I¡¯m ready, I¡¯m ready!¡± ¡°Hopefully, we won¡¯t be besieged.¡± ¡°I wonder what would happen if the outside world learns about the Ice Witch?¡± Everyone was thrilled. However, their excited expressions did not last even a moment before the Ghost Ship suddenly lurched. ¡°Ladies and Gentlemen, we¡¯ve arrived! Hold onto the handrails tightly!¡± And Chen Qi swiftly snapped his fingers, activating the Ghost Ship¡¯s overload mode! Boom! Boom! The Ghost Ship emitted green fire, cutting through the layers of tide, and surpassing a kilometer-high tsunami! The roaring sound filled everyone¡¯s ears. Amidst the vast tsunami, the Ghost Ship was swept up by huge waves, tossed into the sky! ¡°Aaaaahhhhh!¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone struggled with all their might, clutching onto the ship¡¯s mast. In that instant, everyone on the ship was lifted into the air! Everything aboard the vessel was wildly fluttering about. Only the graceful Ice Witch demonstrated perfect balance; she sat leisurely on a rope, swaying her floral tea, like a mermaid amidst the giant waves. But still, her clothes were soaked by the huge wave, presenting an unprecedented sense of disarray. Fen, upon seeing this, also tried to emulate it. But soon, due to balance issues, she was struck by the wave and flew off the Ghost Ship at an angle. Chen Qi also lost his balance. An intense sensation of weightlessness made him grasp the sail! Up¡ª Up¡ª Amidst the giant waves, the Ghost Ship took flight! Chen Qi looked down. The vast ocean beneath them was progressively diminishing. [You have left the Sea Coffin!] At that moment, a prompt appeared in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. From this height, he caught a glimpse of the ocean¡¯s entirety. He saw how the tsunami, like a mountain range, briefly split two great seas apart! At the edge of the Witch Sea, the sea monsters of the Witch Sea and those from the Sea Coffin had fallen into madness. They were devouring each other, attacking each other! Some sea monsters quickly adapted to the change and evolved into brand new creatures! Meanwhile, the temperature of the Witch Sea felt as harsh as the bitter winter of the Frostwinter Kingdom. On the edge, a hundred meteorological ships from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau continually emitted waves of Spiritual Power. In the distance, countless wreckages of battleships and funeral ships laden with flowers were visible. When they had entered the Sea Coffin, a series of fierce battles had also occurred at this fringe. ¡°¡­¡± From this high vantage, Chen Qi¡¯s view was incredibly broad, akin to a free White Dove soaring in the sky. However, this sensation of freedom did not last long. After reaching the apex, the Ghost Ship rapidly plummeted from the sky! The intense sensation of weightlessness returned! Chen Qi struggled to stabilize himself. Amidst the giant waves, Chen Qi shouted: ¡°Everyone, stay calm. Don¡¯t be afraid! We won¡¯t crash!¡± However, despite this, he still heard unimaginable screams. ¡°Aaaaahhhhh!¡± ¡°Aaaaahhhhhhhhhh!¡± ¡°We¡¯re crashing, crashing, crashing!¡± ¡°Activate the highest intensity protective shield! Don¡¯t worry, our shield is invincible!¡± ¡°Our shield comes from Steam Hand! Only they will shatter!¡± A scream, comparable to that of a Seal, reached his ears. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi looked down, tracing the source of the sound. Only then did he realize that under the shadow of their Ghost Ship, there was another luxurious meteorological research vessel! On the vessel, there hung a large White Dove clutching a newspaper! The strongest vessel of the White Dove Newspaper¡ªWhite Dove Lighthouse. In the papers, it was acclaimed as the fastest ship among the mid-sized Extraordinary Organizations in the Witch Sea. Chen Qi was taken aback. Where did you all come from? The crew from White Dove Newspaper stared in utter bewilderment. They shared the same doubt as Chen Qi! They couldn¡¯t comprehend why a ship burning with ghost fire had descended from the sky! ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°Ah ah ah ah ah ah!¡± At this moment, crew members from both ships let out screams of despair. In a life-threatening moment, a golden-haired female wearing gold-rimmed glasses picked up her camera, aimed it at the Ghost Ship and the overseeing Chen Qi, and pressed the shutter. ¡°This angle, Black Hunter¡¯s look is really something¡ª¡± She exclaimed excitedly. Snap! With a bang, the Ghost Ship, along with its shield, sat directly on the stout mid-sized newspaper ship, shattering it completely! ¡­ ¡­ Rumble! The protective shield cracked, and the broken newspaper ship was smashed into the seabed. Thanks to the protection of the shield, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship steadied itself on the sea surface at the last moment. Did we just explode a ship belonging to the Lamp Phase Extraordinary Organization? Chen Qi steadied himself. At this time, the ship gradually returned to calm. However, the crew above deck was in disarray, apart from Ice Witch, Chen Qi, and Palu; most people couldn¡¯t keep their balance in the tsunami. The tsunami slowly swept over the Ghost Ship, rushing towards a distant city. At this point, the world became bright, the warm sunlight of the day shone in, laying upon the three of them. Chen Qi looked towards Ice Witch. Ice Witch, with a teacup full of seawater, leisurely sat at the bow. Under the sunlight, Ice Witch¡¯s moist white hair displayed an unusual sense of fragmentation, breathtakingly beautiful. The sea breeze, carrying the salty dampness, gently blew by her, draping her in a hazy veil. In the sky, one seal after another flew over. The seals, carrying the light wind, sailed from afar. Ice Witch extended her right hand, letting a seal perch on her fingertips: ¡°It¡¯s been a long time, my dear witch.¡± ¡°I¡¯m back, to save you all.¡± The Ice Witch closed her eyes and spoke softly. Click! Click! Chen Qi walked to the bow, looking into the distance. In sight, countless cameras were already aimed at them. After the emergence of the Sea Coffin, on the periphery, vessels from various forces had already gathered. Aside from the Black Whale Group and the Navy, including the Meteorological Bureau, there were newspaper offices from coastal cities! Unlike previous cracks, the collapse of the Sea Coffin would surely impact the entire ocean. Among them, there were the White Dove Newspaper and Black Blood Empire Intelligence Agency. In the distance, on the largest Catastrophe Messenger¡¯s Lighthouse of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, Catastrophe Messenger Rose, with trembling hands, held a camera. ¡°It¡¯s real¡­¡± ¡°Black Hunter and the Witch did it, they truly resurrected that monster¡­¡± ¡°How could this be? That¡¯s an A-tier Crack, how did they resolve the food issue?¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s hands couldn¡¯t stop shaking. She looked towards Ice Witch in extreme terror. Ice Witch smiled slightly, paying no heed to the hundred ships present. Whether it was the Deep Sea Titan Twelve Touches, the era-renowned Pirate Emperor, or an exotic blade chosen by the Deep Sea Ancient God, even the Lantern Apostle from Witch Sea, all had been defeated by her hands. The demigod of Witch Sea has returned! Black Hunter did it! Moonstone City achieved nothing! They actually managed to clear an A-tier Crack! Catastrophe Messenger Rose hurriedly sent this news through the most advanced Eye of Long Voyage to Moonstone City. Ice Witch didn¡¯t speak, supporting her face, enjoying this rare warmth. The thirty-two hundred people hovering over this vast ocean immediately sprang into action, transmitting this information at the fastest speed back to their respective organizations! The Imperial Capital, White Tower Federation, Tower of Books, Moonstone City, Sea Shell City, Black Blood Empire Navy Headquarters, Mist Sea, White Dove Newspaper, Golden Canary Family¡­ The news of Ice Witch¡¯s resurrection and Black Hunter¡¯s immortality, like lightning, streaked across the distant ocean! Just three minutes later, newspapers, broadcasts, and even the streets in coastal cities had received this news. The news, like a mountainous bomb, stirred waves, echoing throughout all coastal cities. In legend, Ice Witch would only appear in eras of drastic change. When Ice Witch returned, the entire world, would tremble for it. Chapter 637 - 381: Witch An and the Book Saint Chapter 637: Chapter 381: Witch An and the Book Saint Above the ocean, a nimble White Dove carrying the Witch¡¯s message, flew through waves, past islands and storms, arriving at the clear sea, a splendid city above the waters! The White Tower Sea, the largest navy base, the moving sea city ¨C Tower of Books. The White Dove slowed down, glided through the outer barrier of the Tower of Books, and descended upon the broad Scroll Avenue. Upon this avenue, every figure bore the scars of a battle-hardened Hunter. In order to acquire more intelligence, the White Tower Federation organized two battleships to venture into the Mist Sea, attempting to find information on the Black Blood Empire and the Black Whale Group. However, in the boundless fog, both battleships met their demise, and the Hunter Association of the White Tower Federation suffered a heavy blow. Furthermore, following the Hunters¡¯ failure, twelve frontier islands mining for resources also encountered pirate attacks simultaneously, leading to grave losses. Below, the children of the border island refugees continuously called out to their mothers. With its azure eyes, the White Dove looked at the severely injured children ahead, speeding up as it continued towards the top of the Tower of Books¡ª The residence of the Book Saint, the Spiral Book Tower! She ascended against the wind and arrived at the top, at the Spiral Gate. There, sprawled across the Spiral Gate, lay the wounded Third Rank Transcendent females. Among them, some were fair-haired noble misses from top families of the White Tower Federation. They lay weakly on the ground, murmuring to themselves. ¡°Impossible, I was the top in the intermediate Spiritual Power assessment at White Tower University, I came bearing my family¡¯s honor! These commoners!¡± ¡°Should I not have taunted her as a country bumpkin?¡± ¡°Who exactly is that woman?¡± ¡°Why did I change my answer for that question?¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t I choose C?¡± Before the Spiral Gate, numerous scholars lay on the ground, whispering to themselves. These scholars, usually so rational and graceful, had apparently descended into madness. The White Dove glanced at them, showing no surprise, and went straight through the painting-filled spiral corridor, flying ever upwards. She flew past the innumerable injured students and finally saw another wide-open door. The Spiral Library with fifty million volumes! The White Dove fluttered over the threshold. A colossal cylindrical library appeared before her eyes. Inside the spacious hall, towering bookshelves stretched up to the ceiling, with fifty million books neatly arranged between them. Among them, there was a multitude of ancient Transcendent texts. Their pages yellowed and ink faded, yet they emanated an indescribable force of Book Phase, casting a solemn power over the entire library. Yet in the solemn hall, full of books, there lay an item oddly out of place¡ª Beneath a ceiling adorned with moon and stars, a huge cradle swung high above. The suspended cradle swayed gently, and from below, one could faintly see tufts of azure curls and a small hand flipping through a book. Above the cradle, one could vaguely perceive many writhing, arcane Spiritual Power glyphs. She is the strongest Saint in three hundred years of the Tower of Books, the Book Saint Asilina! And below the cradle were the Third Rank students entering the final stage of trials. Some had already collapsed, barely clinging to life, their strength and spirit spent. At last, there was one blood-stained white-haired girl, kneeling silently, quietly imploring the Book Saint to announce the results. She panted heavily, not daring to utter another word. Beside this girl stood a shivering Water Elf, full of terror. This white-haired girl, resembling a robot, was the only student in the entire library who had not fallen. She is the triumpher of the Book Witch¡¯s trials¡­ A glint of doubt flickered in the White Dove¡¯s eyes. Within her vision, among the many hopeful geniuses to pass the trials, there was no such person! Subsequently, the White Dove softly flapped its wings, dissolving into a scatter of feathers. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, from the pure white feathers emerged a woman adorned with plumage. It is Emma, the Disaster Messenger from the White Tower Sea! Emma possessed the rare Cup Lamp Skill, White Dove Avatar, allowing her to freely switch between the form of a White Dove and that of a human. The White Tower Disaster Messenger hesitated not and immediately knelt, saying solemnly: ¡°Book Saint, Disaster Messenger White Dove Emma reports with urgent news!¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s revival, Grade A Crack¡¯s collapse, these are matters affecting the whole sea¡¯s order! However, facing Emma¡¯s anxious plea, the Book Saint above the cradle remained silent for a long time. ¡°Ah¡ª¡± After a while, the Book Saint yawned lengthily, closed the book in her hand, and lazily said: ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s the matter?¡± White Tower Disaster Messenger Emma briefly delivered the known intelligence: ¡°According to our latest news, the recently infamous Black Hunter has collaborated with the Ice Demon Pirate Group to overcome a Grade A Crack.¡± She had heard of the incidents in the Witch Sea before. Names like Black Hunter and Blue Beast. But none of these could pique her interest. ¡°At the same time, with the revival of the Ice Witch, the Deformation Level of the Crack Sea Coffin has reached the critical threshold. It has been confirmed that within a day, a great collapse will occur, and the power that leaks will affect the entire sea!¡± In that instant, the Third Rank Transcendents lying barely alive on the ground also revealed shocked expressions. The girls who had reached this place were mostly achievers from the White Tower Federation University. Chapter 638 - 381: Witch An and the Book Saint_2 Chapter 638: Chapter 381: Witch An and the Book Saint_2 They were acutely aware of what an A-rank Crack meant. In the barren Witch Sea, it was possible for three A-rank Cracks to appear. Moreover, within a month of the birth of the Crack, someone had actually cleared an A-rank Crack! Both the appearance of an A-rank Crack and the clearance of an A-rank Crack were enough to shock these still young Third Rank Transcendents like never before. Even the final exam passer, An, couldn¡¯t help but have her pupils shrink, biting her bleeding lips, trembling! What is Qi up to? This news even surpassed her successful passing of the exam. ¡°Ice Witch!¡± Swish! A petite figure reacted, suddenly jolted upright, sitting up. At this moment, everyone present was startled. They hadn¡¯t seen the true face of the Book Saint Asilina, and those magic eyes filled with runes and circuits for a long time. A petite blue-haired woman leaned on a rocking cradle, her messy long curly hair spread like the deep night sea, a few playful strands dangling beside the cheek flipping through pages of a book. She wore a loose robe; the hem slightly swayed with the rocking of the cradle, shocking her eyes, carrying heavy dark eye bags. ¡°The Ice Witch is back?¡± The Book Saint asked again. This matter, she must sit up to discuss it! ¡°Yes, she is back, even though you said last week that she couldn¡¯t possibly be back now¡­¡± ¡°Did I say that?¡± The Book Saint said lazily. ¡°You did, I have it recorded.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Book Saint was silent for a second, then said: ¡°Give me the records of the disaster detection work.¡± ¡°According to your command, Book Saint.¡± Emma summoned a White Dove, then let the White Dove pass the records to the Book Saint. The Book Saint quickly scanned through it. It had detailed records of the distribution of Cracks in the Witch Sea. According to the data, the number of Cracks in the Witch Sea was still growing! The more the Book Saint read, the deeper the frown on her face grew. The Disaster Messenger Elo, watching the expression of the Book Saint, couldn¡¯t help but swallow. The Book Saint, in most cases, had a lazy, nonchalant expression. But now, a rare look of worry appeared on her face. The White Tower Messenger Emma asked: ¡°Book Saint, what are your instructions?¡± The Book Saint, supporting her face with her hand, tapped her thigh and asked: ¡°How many traces of A-rank Crack births have appeared so far?¡± ¡°As we predicted, in the Witch Sea, besides the already Sea Coffin, the near-sea, Mist Sea, all have potential for A-rank Crack births¡­¡± A hint of fear flashed in the eyes of the White Tower Messenger: ¡°The scale of this Crack Tide far exceeds the last one! According to historical records, this scale will far surpass the last.¡± ¡°No¡­¡± The Book Saint, not knowing when, had an ancient yellow book in her hand: ¡°This time, the scale will surpass any in history.¡± Then she tilted her head, placing her hand on her ear. In her ear, came the waves, crabs crawling on the beach, and from the border, a sound indescribable like countless babies simultaneously screaming. ¡°That bastard, it¡¯s time for him to resurrect too.¡± The Book Saint, with her legs crossed, instructed: ¡°Emma, convey my will. Except for the essential guard of the Meteorological Towers within the White Tower Sea, all meteorological detection messenger teams should standby at the Tower of Books! All units of the Information Hunters of the Tower of Books from first to third, enter the Witch Sea, gather all possible intelligence on the Black Hunter and the Ice Demon Pirate Group.¡± ¡°By the way, wasn¡¯t there a hunter team that had contact with the Black Hunter before, arrange them to see me again.¡± The White Tower Messenger Emma took out pen and paper, noting down these commands one by one, then asked: ¡°Book Saint, any other tasks?¡± The Book Saint, with her head down, continuously tapping her chest: ¡°Notify the Tower of Books, enter first-level combat status, after three hours of preparation, officially enter the Witch Sea.¡± The moment the words fell, the White Tower Messenger Emma stopped recording. ¡°First-level combat status? Enter the Witch Sea?¡± Once the Tower of Books enters the Witch Sea, it will stir chaos across the entire ocean! Unlike ordinary vessels, the Tower of Books is the embodiment of the White Tower Federation Navy, the largest naval base! The seriousness of this matter, even far surpasses the collaboration between the Blood General and the Black Whale Group! The White Tower Messenger said: ¡°Book Saint, I must receive orders from the Tower Master, the Chairman of the Sea Hunter Association, to enter first-level combat¡­ The Tower of Books rashly entering the Witch Sea, this is declaring war on Shell Country!¡± Even students who had failed their exams couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes. They never expected to hear such explosive news right after their examination failure. However, they had one more question. Who is the Black Hunter? People from the White Tower Federation were full of doubts. On the seas of the White Tower, the Newspaper General, one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group, is far greater than Chen Qi. The White Tower Messenger took a deep breath and asked again: ¡°Are we really entering the Witch Sea?¡± Faced with the Disaster Messenger¡¯s skepticism, the Book Saint just smiled slightly: S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Three hundred years ago, the White Tower and the Shell Country Federation once had a naval battle, a war over the A-rank Crack ¡®World Flood¡¯. Today, the Tower of Books, spanning thousands of meters, came into being because of that.¡± The White Tower Messenger was taken aback. The grand naval power of the White Tower Federation was built upon this ten-thousand-meter vessel. Chapter 639 - 381: Witch An and the Book Saint_3 Chapter 639: Chapter 381: Witch An and the Book Saint_3 Without A-rank Cracks, there would be no Tower of Books! The strategic value of A-rank Cracks far exceeds imagination. And among them, the Taboo Artifacts can change the layout of the Extraordinary World. The Book Saint was browsing through books. Currently, within the Sea Coffin Crack, the unique taboo creations, Crack Blade and Ice and Snow Coffin, remain unclaimed! As long as one achieves a rating of B or higher, there is a chance to obtain these two taboo creations! Each Taboo Weapon is enough to build a dynasty! The ocean has become interesting¡­ she quietly said: ¡°The Crack War is not up to us, the moment the A-rank Crack collapses, the war has already begun.¡± The people in front of her were extremely excited. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They couldn¡¯t imagine the scene of Shell Country and the White Tower Federation going to war! It should be known, they have maintained peace for three hundred years. In these years, the White Tower Federation and Shell Country had always been the closest allies. The Book Saint continued to speak: ¡°Nobody can resist the temptation of the A-rank Crack, whether it¡¯s the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom or the Black Blood Empire, they would rush into the Witch Sea like a hungry pack of wolves.¡± Then, sensing the doubts among the crowd, the Book Saint gave a slight smile: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we are just entering the Witch Sea, there¡¯s no need to worry about Shell Country¡¯s hostility, soon, Shell Country will be begging us to enter the Witch Sea.¡± Begging us to enter¡­ a hint of confusion flashed through the mind of the White Tower Messenger. Why would Shell Country beg the Tower of Books to enter the Witch Sea? She silently noted down this order. Just as she paused her pen, the Book Saint snapped her fingers. In the eyes of the White Tower Messenger, suddenly appeared scene after scene. The instinct of the Disaster Messenger¡¯s Lamp Phase can predict great disasters. In her twenty-seven years of life, she had already witnessed countless city-destroying disasters, and in the Cracks, seen countless terrifying natural disasters! She has long been accustomed to remaining calm in the face of any disaster. Yet at this moment, her hands couldn¡¯t stop trembling. In her pupils, reflected a shade of black that did not belong to this world. On the boundless Crack Sea, a giant eye resembling a bloody mouth gazed down from the sky at this world! And in the vortexes close to shore, a gigantic hand was slowly reaching out from the Abyss! In the land of the unknown, a dust-sealed sea god statue was being uprooted by numerous twisted devotees! ¡°This is¡­¡± The White Tower Messenger trembled uncontrollably. The scenes she saw, all related to A-rank Cracks disasters! But most crucially, these disasters were occurring above the Witch Sea, not within the Crack! There¡¯s also an extremely horrifying point: All A-rank Cracks are about to collapse! The Book Saint explained: ¡°This disaster is not something Shell Country alone can withstand.¡± All A-rank Cracks collapsing¡­ the White Tower Messenger had an ominous premonition. It was known that under normal circumstances, the collapse of an A-rank Crack could already distort the structure of the ocean. If several were to combine, it might spawn a Taboo Crack beyond the rank of A. ¡°I understand, Lord Book Saint.¡± The White Tower Messenger nodded. If all A-rank Cracks are collapsing, then no matter what, the Tower of Books must enter the Witch Sea. Otherwise, the White Tower Federation might completely lose the ocean! The White Tower Messenger, Emma, stood up to leave. ¡°I hope the Ice Witch won¡¯t bother me too soon; I still need to teach the new student¡ª¡± The Book Saint yawned deeply and then, lowering her head, looked at An and the Water Elf who had been kneeling for a long time. The Book Saint asked: ¡°An, what are you trembling for?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± An didn¡¯t know how to describe her feelings. While she was diligently preparing for her trials, striving to advance to Fourth Rank, Chen Qi had already become a Legend and had cleared an A-rank Crack! This damnable guy! As a teacher, and also a student, underneath An¡¯s calm exterior, a strong desire surged. ¡°Is it the Black Hunter?¡± The Book Saint inquired. ¡°¡­¡± An¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted. Why did the Book Saint know about her secret relationship with the Black Hunter? Was it Melanie¡­ An suddenly thought, showing a fearful expression. If the White Tower Messenger was not lying, then now all high-class Transcendents were seeking the Black Hunter! The Book Saint said nonchalantly: ¡°Just some speculation, do not be afraid, An, you have the talent to assimilate A-rank Crack Magic Nets. Do you know? Even many Fifth Rank Saints can¡¯t connect with an A-rank Crack¡­ You are a miracle among miracles, a genius among geniuses, although I have seen quite a few.¡± ¡°¡­¡± An swallowed hard. Suddenly, the Book Saint seemed to think of something, bowed her head, resting on her arms: ¡°According to my deduction, the Black Hunter is the Disciple of the Witch. Rest assured, under my guidance, you will surpass the Black Hunter, An~¡± Surpassing Chen Qi¡­ An was immediately captivated by the Book Saint¡¯s promise and hastily said: ¡°Thank you for your grace!¡± The Book Saint yawned long: ¡°From now on, you will be my student; you need to pay tuition of one hundred million Shell Coins.¡± One hundred million Shell Coins? An raised her head, her eyes blank. Even after passing the trial, there was a tuition fee. She sincerely said: ¡°I don¡¯t have money.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Book Saint paused for a moment, then raised her small hand, pointing to the Water Elf by An¡¯s side: ¡°Then use that Pet Beast as a debt settlement; I happen to need a Water Elf.¡± Water Elf? An swallowed hard. The moment she stepped into the library, the Book Saint had been staring at the Water Elf! It was rumored that the Book Saint loved to sleep and had high demands for sleep quality. An summoned the courage to ask: ¡°Lord Book Saint, no, Teacher¡­ do you need a pillow?¡± A pillow? The Book Saint tilted her head in confusion: ¡°No, it¡¯s a scrubbing towel; I¡¯ve always wanted a Water Elf as a scrubbing towel.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± An was stunned. The Book Saint gave a slight smile: ¡°Alright, An, come with me, I need to teach you how to be an elegant Witch.¡± Chapter 640 - 389: The Eyes of the Whale Chapter 640: Chapter 389: The Eyes of the Whale Sleep on your bed? What does the Book Saint want to do to me? An Hong blushed, silently stood up, took trembling Water Elf No. 3 in her arms, and hugged it to her chest. Everyone keeps saying there¡¯s something off about the Book Saint! Water Elf No. 3, shield! What¡¯s on the minds of the youngsters these days? The Book Saint languidly lowered their head, speaking listlessly: ¡°I¡¯ve been kidnapped by my own bedding¡­¡± ¡°My time is precious, hurry up¡­¡± After speaking, the Book Saint let out a long yawn, eyelids drooping, almost ready to fall asleep. ¡°¡­¡± An hesitated for a moment, cast a flying technique, carefully flew with the Water Elf in her arms, and landed on the rocking cradle. The Book Saint¡¯s bed was a four-meter-long large rocking cradle, set with pillows and blankets, and also had a small dessert fridge on it, along with various ancient books and a lengthy list of unfinished tasks. The rocking cradle faced the skylight of the library, basking in the sunshine on a good weather day, especially comfortable. So many ancient and mysterious books¡­ A flash of amazement passed through An¡¯s eyes. Before An could react, suddenly, an evil little hand with white circuits stretched toward her chest! In an instant, Water Elf No. 3 ran into the hands of the Book Saint! Snatching the Water Elf in one swift action, using it as a pillow! Pinch, pinch! Clamp, clamp! The Book Saint played with Water Elf No. 3 before immediately applying a heating skill, warming Water Elf No. 3 to a comfortable temperature. This temperature¡¯s not bad for a pillow, moving and bouncy¡­ The Book Saint put the Water Elf behind their neck, showing a look of comfort: ¡°I¡¯ll take your tuition now¡ª¡± That was taken! An wanted to say something. After all, strictly speaking, it was Chen Qi¡¯s Water Elf. In a way, she was merely safeguarding it on behalf of someone else! At this moment, facing the Book Saint¡¯s threat, trembling Water Elf No. 3 gathered its courage, couldn¡¯t hold back any longer, and started to taunt: ¡°Stupid humans, mind your filthy hands! If, if you dare to strike me, my great master! Will not spare you!¡± ¡°My great master will punch your teeth out!!!¡± Water Elf No. 3 taunted the Book Saint! Water Elves, never enslaved! However, the inspiration of the Water Elf was not low. It could clearly feel that the Book Saint¡¯s spiritual power was like a mountain, and filled with an indescribably cold aura. Based on spiritual power, the Book Saint could beat a hundred Chen Qis! An took a deep breath, looking to rescue Water Elf No. 3. Saints, not to be humiliated! S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although she couldn¡¯t understand the words of Water Elf No. 3, she could feel the hostility emanating from it as a pet beast! For someone as powerful as the Book Saint, eliminating a weak pet beast was as simple as lifting a finger! Water Elves naturally love freedom and wouldn¡¯t easily become a pillow for someone else, much less a bathing towel. ¡°Not bad¡­¡± Yet, faced with the Water Elf¡¯s taunt, the Book Saint just cast a lazy look, a few strands of hair falling onto the Water Elf: ¡°Stop thinking about your useless former master, I will be a competent pillow, and teach you enough knowledge~¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you everything you want~¡± ¡°Otherwise¡­¡± The Book Saint smirked and closed their eyes. When a Water Elf gets angry, its body swells, and the internal temperature rises. An angry Water Elf is the perfect massage pillow! The Book Saint could actually understand the Water Elf¡¯s speech, but to outright call Chen Qi useless¡­ unease flickered through An¡¯s eyes. ¡°Wow (humans! You¡¯re not allowed to insult my master!)¡± Water Elf No. 3, pressed down below, unleashed its infinite strength! You see, it was the Water Elf of Water Elves, the supreme ruler among them. Water Bomb! However, as a pet beast, it had no strength to resist the Book Saint, its supreme power as a Water Elf completely repressed! The more it resisted, the stronger the vibrations, the more comfortable it made the Book Saint. Water Elf resisted fiercely, to no avail. At this time, An remembered the main issue: ¡°Um, Book Saint, you had me come up here, is there something you want?¡± ¡°I almost forgot.¡± The Book Saint casually waved their hand, telling the other students in the Spiral Library to leave. After the Spiral Library was left to just the two of them, the Book Saint continued: ¡°An, do you know, why I¡¯m holding a ¡®trial¡¯? Specifically recruiting a Third Rank disciple?¡± An nodded honestly and said: ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡± ¡°The Book Witch Card can only be used by Book Seers with high inspiration, but apart from that, the White Tower Federation has been watching over an A-Rank Crack above the sea all the time. The Deformation Level of this crack has been below 20% for a century, considered a controllable A-Rank Crack. The unique ¡®rune¡¯ within this crack is an essential material for mass production of Fourth Rank skill cards.¡± A controllable A-Rank Crack¡­ An fell into thought. This was her first time hearing about an A-Rank Crack being contained within the White Tower Sea. The Book Saint went on to explain: ¡°This A-Rank Crack itself isn¡¯t dangerous, but due to a far more significant disaster, this crack is directly linked to many A-Rank Cracks within the White Tower Federation¡­ If the Deformation Level of this crack becomes too high and affected, it will contaminate all the coastal cracks of the White Tower Federation. If Witch Sea sees a widespread loss of control over the cracks, our own cracks will be inevitably affected.¡± An fell into thought. Chapter 641 - 389: The Eyes of the Whale_2 Chapter 641: Chapter 389: The Eyes of the Whale_2 To put it simply, if the A-level Crack in the Witch Sea gets out of control, it will inevitably affect the Crack in the White Tower Sea. Like a chain of dominoes. Ann asked with confusion: ¡°But what does this have to do with me?¡± The Book Saint replied: ¡°This Crack is known as the Witch Library, born of the very first Witch, with strict restrictions; only Witches can enter this Crack¡­ As the Cracks of the Witch Sea collapse, the Deformation Level of this Crack will inevitably rise, requiring someone to continually pass through the Crack to lower its Deformation Level. In simple terms, ¡®Book Witch¡¯ is the chosen Guardian.¡± A Crack that only ¡®Witches¡¯ can enter¡­ A hint of surprise flashed in Ann¡¯s eyes. Most Cracks¡¯ restrictions aren¡¯t that strict. I see¡­ A sense of relief washed over Ann. However, the lethargic Book Saint spoke so much in one breath, which was still frightening. Ann nodded and said: ¡°I will try my best to clear this Crack.¡± It¡¯s not about clearing it, but well, it¡¯s not time yet¡­ The Book Saint turned her head: ¡°By the way, Ann, do you know the prophecy of the Ice Witch?¡± Ann nodded her head. In a bygone era, the Ice Witch was also known as the Prophet, legend has it that she had the miraculous power to foresee fate. Her fate could predict the starting point and process of history! In these long five hundred years, no one has defied the fate she spoke of! At this moment, Ann¡¯s pupils suddenly shrank. She saw the lax Book Saint sit up, her curly hair falling onto her legs. She looked out the window, her eyes filled with indescribable sorrow: ¡°In the prophecy of the Ice Witch, if the tide rises, all coastal cities will be destroyed, everything will turn to wasteland¡­ No one born of the sea can escape this fate. Including you and me, your parents, this moving city, and this vast sea.¡± ¡°For this reason, the Ice Witch also wrote a will for me¡­¡± A will, everyone, will die¡­ A look of bewilderment and disbelief flashed across Ann¡¯s eyes. She could sense sorrow coming from an invincible Saint. She followed the gaze of the Book Saint; only now did she realize that upon the cradle of the Book Witch lay a long strip of paper written in azure script. On it was written, in elegant cursive, advice urging the ¡®Book Saint¡¯ to leave the sea and live out her years in peace. In the prophecy of the Ice Witch, a catastrophe dire enough to obliterate even the Tower of Books will be born upon these seas! No one will escape unscathed! Ann swallowed hard, at a loss for how to describe her current feelings. The Book Saint murmured: ¡°But don¡¯t worry, her prophecy can only predict the beginning and the middle.¡± Finally, she turned her head and gazed towards the Mist Sea for a long time: ¡°Alright, Ann, go get your enrollment materials from the dean.¡± ¡°Tomorrow, I will personally coach you, to train you into a qualified ¡®Library Administrator¡¯.¡± The Book Saint adjusted the uncomfortable Water Elf pillow and closed her eyes. ¡°Understood, Book Saint.¡± Ann bent over as a sign of respect. However, the Book Saint didn¡¯t respond. Asleep? A hint of confusion flashed in Ann¡¯s eyes. She took another look at Water Elf Number Three, which was mercilessly being used as both a pillow and a bathing towel by the Book Saint. Seeing Water Elf Number Three, who had been with her for a long time, being used as a pillow gave Ann an undefinable feeling. Yet in front of the Book Saint, she showed no change in her expression. What exactly happened at Qi Na? Ann vaguely felt something and looked towards the direction of the Mist Sea. ¡­ ¡­ Mist Sea, Black Whale Island. Upon the fog-filled Black Sea, waves rippled like scars one after another. An old man wrapped in pitch-black bandages paddled, bringing a small boat filled with wounded people to shore. He then opened his mouth and spoke to the numerous ships behind him: ¡°You can open your eyes now.¡± S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Nether River Ferryman led a fleet of pirate ships to reach Black Whale Island. ¡°We¡¯re ashore! Woohoo!¡± Then, one after another, ships filled with captives and treasures moored. ¡°Get off! You scum!¡± ¡°From now on, this is your home!!¡± ¡°We don¡¯t care if you are nobility or young masters of great families!¡± ¡°Even Navy Marshal Bai Ou has to serve us!¡± ¡°Go ahead and cry! Scream! Your cries only excite me more!¡± The pirates yelled, roughly tossing the treasures and slaves down from the ship. In just a few minutes, the barren shoreline of the island was piled high with dazzling Transcendent treasures and fifteen hundred fresh slaves! These recent days, with the ¡®Black Blood Potion¡¯ developed by the Black Death Doctor, the Black Whale Group has expanded rapidly. Even though Dragon Tamer King and Blood Demon Doctor, and many other generals were defeated, the numbers of the Black Whale Group had grown even more significant! At the same time, compared to ¡®killing,¡¯ the Black Whale Group exhibited a preference for capturing alive. Whether it¡¯s the continued research of Black Whale Blood or the exploration of Cracks, they needed a large number of living humans. Those who arrived here were all prominent pirates from the Black Whale Group, with recent fame and significant achievements! Anyone setting foot on this island is bound to receive direct rewards from the Pirate Emperor, the Great Whale Father! Nowadays, with Dragon Tamer King and Gunfire Queen Carol among the Seven Great Pirate Generals defeated, many ambitious pirates are eager for achievements to replace the Pirate Generals! However, this group of power-hungry pirates wasn¡¯t particularly concerned with rewards! Instead, all their gazes were fixated on the scar-riddled Black Death Doctor beside the Nether River Ferryman. Chapter 642 - 389 Whales Eyes_3 Chapter 642: Chapter 389 Whale¡¯s Eyes_3 Black Death Doctor has escaped¡­ Inside the Sea Coffin, Black Death Doctor and Big Mama Carol failed to stop the Black Hunter! Moreover, according to their latest information, the legendary Ice Witch has returned to her Witch Sea! The pirates of the Black Whale Group, after all, are money-crazed madmen, ambitious beasts! That is the Ice Witch from the legend, who has killed countless pirates! If one day they end up as souls under the blade of the Ice Witch, then no amount of favor would matter. No one would follow a pirate group doomed to devastation. ¡°Ah, ah, Black Hunter, Black Hunter, Black Hunter~¡± Black Death Doctor disembarked from the ship, dragging his exhausted body, and kept repeating: ¡°Black Hunter, if only you were mine, ours¡­ that would have been so wonderful! So wonderful!¡± The battered Black Death Doctor bit his teeth, looking exceptionally pitiful. His Spiritual Power Detection senses that no one is more suitable to receive the true blood of the Great Whale than Black Hunter! If he could join the Black Whale Group, he would undoubtedly become a formidable sword like the Blood Hunter! Alas, there are no ifs¡­ Black Death Doctor clutched his own wound. Just then, a Hammer Phase Pirate who had just been promoted to Fourth Rank Hammer Phase Gun Master said: ¡°Black Death Doctor, you really are in a pitiful state! With the help of Lord Blue Beast, you couldn¡¯t even capture a mere Black Hunter! You really have gotten old!¡± A mere Black Hunter? How dare these words come out? Black Death Doctor turned back, his throat filled with endless fury. A freshly promoted youngling dared to taunt him, to taunt the Black Hunter! However, his injuries were too severe, and his current spiritual power could not punish this reckless fool. He could only curse furiously: ¡°Shut your filthy mouth!! Bastard!!!¡± ¡°Old thing!¡± However, the pirate who had just made significant achievements and been promoted did not show him respect, he suddenly pulled out a pistol, aimed it at Black Death Doctor¡¯s buttocks, and pulled the trigger! An Extraordinary Bullet with a ten-meter stormy flame shot out instantly! Spiral Storm Bullet! ¡°Silence¡­¡± But just a snap of the fingers, this bullet quickly vanished into the profound darkness. A deep and mighty voice came from the sky. Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud! The fierce pirates instantly stopped their bickering, and like worshipping a deity, uniformly kneeled down, pressing their heads firmly against the ground. Though they expressed respect immediately, each person¡¯s body was in severe pain! Every high-ranking member of the Black Whale Group was implanted with Black Whale Poison! And the trigger for this poison was controlled by a cold and merciless monster. The voice was none other than that of the strongest among them in Witch Sea, the most powerful leader of the Black Whale Group¡ªWhale Father! No one can defy Whale Father, nor can anyone directly look at an angry Whale Father. Thud, thud, thud. Amidst the thick fog, the towering figure of Whale Father slowly appeared. Holding a lantern in his hand, he stood on the edge of the fog, looking down at the pirates from on high. Fear filled everyone¡¯s eyes. In their memories, Whale Father rarely left his pirate throne! But today, Whale Father was before them. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They couldn¡¯t sense any spirit power field from Whale Father, but the fear was unprecedented. Especially for Black Death Doctor, completely drenched in cold sweat, his aged body couldn¡¯t stop trembling. This fear was comparable to facing the Ice Witch directly! Boom! He knelt down, slamming his head directly into the ground: ¡°Great Whale Father, I have failed your expectations, we couldn¡¯t prevent, couldn¡¯t prevent the revival of the Ice Witch! Nor could we bring back the Black Hunter¡­¡± Such critical mission failure, Black Death Doctor didn¡¯t know how to atone for his mistake. ¡°I am willing to sacrifice everything, to repay my sins!¡± Yet, the lofty figure of Whale Father in the mist showed no change. He seemed to have anticipated everything and suddenly asked: ¡°Do you know why this sea is called Witch Sea?¡± Why? Black Death Doctor¡¯s eyes showed confusion. There were many legends about the name of Witch Sea, among them, the most famous were the Ice Witch¡¯s numerous aids to the Witch Sea and the original thirteen Witch profession cards. Then, Whale Father answered himself: ¡°Once, this sea was the Divine Domain of the Ice Witch, hence, the witch could predict the future and past of this sea¡­¡± ¡°She is the undeniable Prophet, or rather, the true Demigod¡­¡± Demigod? Cold sweat ran down Black Death Doctor. He heard this familiar word again. Just the thought of a Blue Beast of one rank higher made him tremble throughout his body, let alone a being two ranks higher than the Blue Beast. The pirates looked at each other. Under the description of Whale Father, their fear of the Ice Witch deepened again. Many even prepared to wash their hands in the golden basin, ready to flee to the city. However, before that, they must escape the wrath of Whale Father! Black Death Doctor lowered his head even further: ¡°Whale Father, it is my ignorance, my fault¡­¡± Thump! The others followed Black Death Doctor, burying their heads even lower. However, contrary to Black Death Doctor¡¯s expectation, Whale Father didn¡¯t become angry. He continued to say: ¡°As a prophetic witch, she had foreseen everything, and in her destiny, everything would become reality¡­ Simultaneously, she possesses the miraculous power to rewrite destiny.¡± Destiny becomes reality, rewriting destiny¡­ Black Death Doctor swallowed hard. In Whale Father¡¯s view, the revival of the Ice Witch was inevitable, beyond his power to stop. He could only softly ask: ¡°What shall we do now?¡± Everyone was already panicking, fearing this legendary witch. Suddenly, the corners of Whale Father¡¯s mouth lifted in a smile: ¡°Destiny is not unchallengeable; in the long journey of life, the Ice Witch has become weaker and weaker, and her power, in the face of true power, is insignificant.¡± Insignificant? Doubt filled the pirates¡¯ eyes. Whale Father, having guessed their inner questions, answered: ¡°For instance, a real Ancient God that doesn¡¯t belong to this world.¡± At that moment, time seemed to freeze. Then, everyone raised their heads. Reflected in the sky was an eye so immense it seemed without boundaries. It was the eye of a whale. Chapter 643 - 383 The Fall of the Great Whale Chapter 643: Chapter 383 The Fall of the Great Whale Great Whale! Upon this small island, the people of the world kneel en masse, looking up in veneration at this deity of the skies. Be it the unrestrained pirates or the ambitious merchants, their hearts are filled with boundless fear. Their pupils are smeared over by strokes of blackness. Visible in the far-off and profound horizon, hangs a heart-thumping scene, the most inconceivable nightmare of the ocean personified¡ª Its body surpasses the limits of any terrestrial creature¡¯s imagination, covered in mottled dark grey scales, each seemingly capable of swallowing the faintest glimmers of light, plunging the surrounding space into oppressive darkness. It is larger than any Deep Sea Titan they have ever seen, more unfathomable than any monster they have encountered. At the frontier, the Great Whale slowly moves its body, wave after wave, journeying toward the distant horizon. In this moment, everyone understands, this is truly a being that can be called a deity, an Ancient God from the Edge World! And Ancient Gods, cannot be looked upon directly. Minds trembling, bodies twisting! One by one, twisted, black-haired boils keep emerging relentlessly from people¡¯s skin. On this island, at this moment, only Whale Father and the taciturn Nether River Ferryman still manage to maintain their sanity. In the storm, Whale Father stands upon the mountain peak shrouded in mist, lifting his lantern high, roaring towards the sky: ¡°Great Whale! Long time no see!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve finally arrived!¡± Whale Father¡¯s voice is magnificently deep, his words like daylight, stirring the hearts of the crowd, leading pirates out of their frenzy. Whale Father¡­ The Black Death Doctor exhales a puff of black air, looking up. Whale Father¡¯s well-tempered back is so broad. Just then, the oppressive dark sky suddenly presses down! Amidst the storm, Whale Father continues to bellow: ¡°Great Whale, you¡¯ve come much earlier than I imagined! sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You must long for this ocean just as I do!¡± Boom! The instant Whale Father¡¯s words fade! Like a moon suddenly plunging from the sky, the eye of that immeasurable vortex crushes down! The vast Black Whale Island quakes abruptly. Then, within the eye of that vortex, a slender Crack suddenly opens, whereon myriad black, shrieking figures are densely packed¡ª These pitch-black figures stand side by side, atop the Crack, forming an Abyss Mouth comprised of countless silhouettes. The Great Whale opens its mouth. Without any need for words, everyone understands the intention of the Great Whale. It expresses a primal hunger, a primordial fusion, the purest form of appetite! The Great Whale craves a sacrifice! In this instant, a pirate suddenly realizes the nature of today¡¯s events. Since the emergence of the Crack Tide, they¡¯ve been sending prisoners to this island without cease. And within this mist-shrouded Black Whale Island, already are piled tens of thousands of living people. The heavy fog gradually dissipates. Only now do the many pirates clearly see the entirety of Black Whale Island. Behold, on Black Whale Island, countless individuals are bound with pitch-black bandages, writhing in agony upon the ground. These pitch-black figures number well over ten thousand, stacked like commodities, filling the island. Among them are the top brass of Bonfire Company, including Bai Ou from the Admirals of the Navy, as well as a Fourth Rank Disaster Messenger from the Tower of Books¡­ This horrifying scene instills fear even in the most well-traveled and knowledgeable pirates. Those lofty nobles, at this moment, resemble nothing more than food on a dining table, densely crammed together! They struggle, call for their families, wail in pain, yet, tightly bound as they are, all they can do is twist. At last, Black Whale Island becomes a horrendous sight, like a squirming mass of maggots. This is the welcome gift from Whale Father to the Great Whale! The sacrifice offered to the Great Whale! Above, in the sky, the Great Whale opens its Abyss Mouth. Following a deep breath, one sees thin lines of souls being drawn out from the bodies of those bound¡ª These lines of souls connect to the Great Whale¡¯s Abyss Mouth. As the lines are drawn out in a flash, the thousands of struggling captives cease their struggle. Upon the mouth of that colossal Abyss, instantly appear ten thousand vague silhouettes. Crack, crack¡ª The Great Whale chews. Amid the viscous sounds, the pirates shake uncontrollably. They understand, the souls of those ten thousand captives have now become offerings, utterly becoming a part of the Great Whale. Soon after, the Great Whale ceases its chewing, again opening its mouth. The pressing dark vortex-eye once more centers on Whale Father. It¡¯s not enough, far from enough! ¡°The Great Whale of the Edge, you truly are a monster¡ª¡± Whale Father walks with his lantern up the mountain. He continues to speak: ¡°All delicacies come with a price.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve offered the necessary sacrifices, now it¡¯s time for you to reciprocate, if you truly wish to descend upon this ocean, to engulf this sea, then you must give up your own blood¡ª¡± ¡°Give us your blood, and we will give you food, Great Whale.¡± Whale Father treads step by step upon the mountain peak. And the vortex-eye of the Great Whale draws ever closer. The entire sky bears down, and in an instant, the immense Black Whale Island is pressed into the seabed! Whale Father¡­ Everyone is suddenly astounded; they never could have imagined their Whale Father would dare to negotiate directly with the Great Whale! Clearly, this ancient God of the Edge would not easily agree to a human¡¯s terms! Chapter 644 - 383 Great Whale Falls_2 Chapter 644: Chapter 383 Great Whale Falls_2 The Great Whale is getting closer! Those terrifying eyes are growing larger! Ten kilometers! One kilometer! One hundred meters! Until ten meters! ¡®The sky¡¯ pressed down, a huge vortex eye, in just an instant, had already arrived above the Whale Father¡¯s head. Originally situated in the ocean, they now felt as if they were in a cramped room. As the Great Whale was about to approach the Whale Father, the Whale Father no longer concealed himself, exploding with his own Spirit Power Field! Boom! The huge Spirit Power Field, like a tsunami, shocked all directions! On his body, tempered a thousand times, twelve scars exuded an unprecedented killing intent! Then, the Whale Father fiercely extended his sturdy right hand, piercing into that dense vortex. He was like a hunter threatening a fierce beast, roaring with a voice echoing through the ocean: ¡°Remember! Without our help, the Ice Witch will drive you out again, and you will never have the flesh to live under the daylight!¡± ¡°You will forever stay in that endless dark world, feeding on those lifeless souls!¡± ¡°Sever your flesh, Great Whale! Or return to your frontier!¡± The Whale Father roared. His voice, like an extremely angry hunter, resonated across the ocean. In this brief moment, the edge-dwelling Great Whale fell into silence. A long silence. People looked up, unable to comprehend the thoughts of a God of the Edge, only feeling that their lives and deaths might just hang by a thread. Black Whale Island remained silent for a long, long time. It¡¯s uncertain how much time passed, the Great Whale returned to the skies ten kilometers up. This time, it no longer looked at them, but toward the faraway ocean. That vortex eye, as if craving something, rapidly contracted! The crowd breathed a sigh of relief. And then, between heaven and earth, a whale¡¯s cry echoed¡ª Excitement flashed in their eyes. They understood, the Great Whale had agreed to Whale Father, willing to grant them boundless power! ¡°The right choice, Great Whale. This ocean, a hundred years from now, will be your Divine Country¡ª¡± The Whale Father¡¯s steel-like muscles relaxed. Then, Whale Father turned his head, looking towards the many devoutly kneeling pirates. The many pirates trembled violently. He spoke with a voice as robust as a steel furnace: ¡°No need to fear, we are the Black Whale Group, the true King of Pirates of this ocean! Whether it¡¯s the high and mighty king of the Shell Kingdom or the Magic Bullet family of this ocean, whether it¡¯s the current Shell Kingdom Army or the witches of the past, they are all just our fuel!¡± ¡°Rise up! Accept your power! In this wave, we will achieve an endless empire!¡± ¡°And say this, all those who receive our bounties are the kings of this ocean!¡± Behold, amidst the powerful voice of Whale Father, within the vortex eye, Black Whale Blood continuously poured down like waterfalls. ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± Black Death Doctor raised his head, unable to believe the scene before him. The Great Whale was cutting off its own flesh. The quantity of Great Whale Blood had always been a barrier to his research. Every piece of Whale Blood required an extremely dangerous hunt. Yet, those precious Black Whale Blood were continuously falling from the sky. This excitement was comparable to the most precious gold and jewels falling continuously from the sky. This Black Whale Blood was enough to create a terrifyingly legendary Pirate Group, a true great natural disaster. Black Death Doctor¡¯s hands trembled incessantly. He could never have imagined that one day, he would be so wealthy. Whoosh! Whoosh! The wriggling Black Whale Blood drenched the entire island. And in the end, from the vortex, the Great Whale spat out two heart-like dark objects. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment the hearts dropped, the space of the entire island seemed to twist. Black Death Doctor abruptly moved, his mouth agape. Without a doubt, that was a legendary item! The Heart of the Great Whale! The truly divine gift! In legends, even demigods covet it! The Great Whale had granted such a substantial gift! And two of them at that! Whale Father accepted the Heart of the Great Whale: ¡°A decent gift.¡± Everyone took a deep breath, not expecting to witness such a substantial sacrifice in their lives. And just at that moment, in the endless black fog, four vague figures appeared. Everyone took a deep breath. They understood, these were what the Great Whale needed. Every gift comes with a price! After the sacrifice, there also inevitably comes an unprecedented heavy price! Even the great Whale Father is no exception. The Great Whale needs new sacrifices! The Great Whale, imitating human language, said: ¡°I need their flesh, bring them to me¡ª¡± Just then, amid the vague black fog, four figures appeared distinctly. Seated on the Deep Sea Throne was the decaying figure of the Sea God, the leader of the Sea God Pirate Group, who believed himself a ¡®Sea God¡¯! The pirates looked at each other, in legends, the Great Whale and the Sea God had always been arch-enemies. This was why, their cooperation with the Sea God Pirate Group only remained on the surface. The Great Whale wanted the ¡®Sea God¡¯ as his sacrifice! However, those present had no means. Since the arrival of the Crack Tide, countless bounty hunters and information brokers had sought the Sea God¡¯s whereabouts. Yet to this day, they had never seen the Sea God. Furthermore, many believed that the leader of the Sea God Pirate Group had already died. Then, the crowd looked towards the second vague shadow, a hunter wrapped in bandages, with puppet arms stuck in his body, located in a huge research container. Chapter 645 - 383 Great Whale Falls_3 Chapter 645: Chapter 383 Great Whale Falls_3 He was the cutting edge of their Black Whale Group, the strongest Pirate General¡ªBlood Hunter. The Great Whale actually wanted the Blood Hunter! Everyone took a deep breath. And Whale Father also couldn¡¯t help but frown. Blood Hunter was his most beloved subordinate and the only one he trusted. He said slowly: ¡°Great Whale, please seek another sacrifice.¡± The Great Whale was silent. Then, the third silhouette began to appear. She was a white-haired woman holding a cup of black tea, the epitome of elegance. Without a doubt, it was the recently resurrected Ice Witch. The body of a Demigod¡ªundoubtedly a delicious flesh. Indeed, but this body has suffered too much. Now it¡¯s too broken, too fragile. Whale Father answered: ¡°Great Whale, please look forward to it. We will offer her to you.¡± Immediately after, the fourth blurry silhouette. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The fourth figure was a young Hunter with black hair, standing on the deck, with a squirming, unidentified creature on his head. Black Hunter¡ª Everyone took a deep breath. The beings the Great Whale desired were all legendary individuals with powerful bodies. They hadn¡¯t expected the Black Hunter to be chosen by the Great Whale as well! However, the moment Black Hunter appeared, one could see the Great Whale¡¯s body start to wriggle, twist, excited! The whole world trembled! Everyone took a deep breath. Its most primal hunger seemed to have changed somewhat, leaning more towards an original desire of fusion, reproduction. The Black Hunter had some special traits. Whale Father, looking at the last silhouette, was silent for a long time and said: ¡°Indeed, although still weak, is it the most suitable body¡­¡± ¡°Great Whale, with the help of your blood, we will bring him to you, for your tasting.¡± Among these four silhouettes, aside from the Blood Hunter, the Black Hunter was the most frail. The Great Whale manifested four desired entities, and at last, it glanced down at the many Pirates below and began to rise slowly. The vortex dissipated gradually, accompanied by a huge roar, and the sky returned to normal. The Great Whale left. At last, Whale Father grasped the Heart of the Great Whale tightly in his hand. ¡°Finally obtained it¡­¡± At this moment, the curse etched upon his body was gradually broken by a certain power. Afterward, Whale Father looked towards the distant sea. Only to see that the originally dark ocean was now further contaminated by endless Black Blood. Countless Sea Beasts ingested this Black Blood and then twisted and deformed in an instant. The waters of the Mist Sea had completely merged with the Whale Blood. ¡°What a pity, the Black Hunter never had a chance to drink the Whale Blood¡­¡± Whale Father rarely sighed. The wind from the border brushed past. The sea waters, tainted with the Great Whale¡¯s murmuring, began to disperse into the entire ocean. ¡­ ¡­ The waves became increasingly tumultuous. Crack Sea. One could see, Chen Qi¡¯s Nether Sea Ghost Ship had become the center of numerous forces¡¯ vessels. Many forces looked at the Black Hunter and the Ice Witch, only able to discuss from a distance, none daring to approach any closer. The Ice Witch sat at the edge of the ship, sipping floral tea, shifting her gaze slowly away from the Mist Sea. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Ice Witch?¡± Chen Qi asked. He could vaguely feel that something from the distant border seemed to be calling him. It was a chilling voice, a desire to merge with him, just like the Dream Beast from before. But this voice was far more distant and filthy compared to the Dream Beast. The Ice Witch¡¯s brow furrowed: ¡°Little black hair, I don¡¯t know. My Lamp Image intuition is malfunctioning, and destiny has gone awry.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi leaned on the ship¡¯s side. He then looked at the many Meteorological Bureau ships on the sea. Although they were firmly surrounded by the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau at this moment, he didn¡¯t feel much tension. Even if all these forces united, he and the Ice Witch together would be enough to sweep away everything! The Ice Witch finished her tea: ¡°Regardless, we need to repair. Before we help you and Fen advance, I need sufficient information. At the same time, to reopen the Destiny Image, I need to understand the current world and the various affairs of the sea.¡± Open the Destiny Image? Chen Qi tilted his head. Destiny Image was the renowned Lamp Image Skill of the Ice Witch. The Ice Witch asked: ¡°In this era, what is the organization that knows the most about all the major events in the Witch Sea?¡± The opening of the Destiny Image requires sufficient understanding of the current world, thought Chen Qi and then said: ¡°To understand the sea, unquestionably, it¡¯s the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau for natural disasters¡­ But if it¡¯s about the affairs that occur on the sea, in this era, the most knowledgeable institution would be the White Dove Newspaper.¡± ¡°White Dove Newspaper?¡± The Ice Witch was taken aback for a moment. In her time, the Witch Sea didn¡¯t have such things. It sounds like a promising Extraordinary Organization. Chen Qi responded: ¡°Yes, do you know? Ice Witch, in their newspaper, you are portrayed as a perverted Witch who likes to collect others¡¯ compromises, train others, and reveal the ugliness of their hearts.¡± Witch Times not only had various rumors about him and Fen but also about the Ice Witch. Witch Times liked to report various scandals because the Ice Witch was a curious Witch. Witch Times¡¯ editor-in-chief Lilith believed that their newspaper was paying homage to the Ice Witch. Hm? A hint of confusion flashed in the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes, and she continued to ask: ¡°There¡¯s such a nonsensical newspaper, where are their core members now?¡± Hmm¡­ Chen Qi reminisced for a moment. Not long ago, their ship had fallen from the sky, crushing a vessel full of journalists. That ship¡¯s blond, it seemed, was the editor-in-chief of the White Dove Newspaper¡ªPelu Larn. Where were they now? Chen Qi turned his head and saw at sea, a ¡®Floating Corpse Hand¡¯ struggling to stay afloat, along with a floating camera. The camera was secretly aimed at the Flower Witch and the little raven. Sneak shots¡­ Chen Qi silently answered: ¡°Right beneath our feet.¡± ¡°Hm?¡± The Ice Witch turned her head to the side, startled. Chapter 646 - 384: Interview with Big White Fur Witch! Chapter 646: Chapter 384: Interview with Big White Fur Witch! Our feet? Ice Witch stared at the camera over the waves, stunned, unsure of what she was thinking. Why does it feel like the witch has become noticeably flustered¡­ Chen Qi propped his chin, keenly noticing the Ice Witch¡¯s long eyelashes slightly curling up and her unconsciously stroking her slender white hair with her index finger. At this time, Fen came over with the pastries, speaking softly: ¡°Teacher, Qi, are you hungry? Would you like some grass cake?¡± In the Sea Coffin, their only food was Chen Qi¡¯s fish, more of Chen Qi¡¯s fish, and yet more Chen Qi¡¯s fish! All the fish caught by Chen Qi! Though tasty, having it consecutively for so many days had made them weary. Therefore, after they got out, the first thing Fen did was to buy fresh cake ingredients with the Water Elf. Fen¡¯s taste may be different from ordinary people, but he still has a knack for making cakes. Chen Qi looked at the cake in Fen¡¯s small hand. Grass Cake (Strongly Nourishing version). Not oily or spicy, filled with the essence of nourishment! ¡°Thanks¡­¡± Chen Qi took the cake and had a bite. Not bad, sufficiently sweet, with a fragrant scent of matcha¡­ Chen Qi said: ¡°Delicious!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± A small yellow flower popped above Fen¡¯s head. Cakes! Sweets! Ice Witch also showed a happy expression, took the cake, and smacked her lips as she ate. Delicious! Due to extreme hunger, some cake crumbs stuck around the mouth of the Ice Witch. Chen Qi quietly said: ¡°Ice Witch, your way of eating is quite bold. Do you really like eating cake that much? I can also make some cakes.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Hearing this, the Ice Witch immediately slowed down her eating pace, raised her head proudly and said: ¡°Little Black Fur, this is merely my way of replenishing nutrients, a practitioner of the Ice Phase, an Ascetic, won¡¯t indulge in any pleasures.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This damn Big White¡­ Chen Qi was momentarily stunned. Why does this always end up with a jab at me? But it¡¯s not hard to understand. The Ice Phase represents Ascetic practice and ideals, those who uphold this must practice Asceticism their whole life. And in the resource-scarce Frostwinter Kingdom, food is even scarcer, only the tenacious can survive. The Ice Phase is also one of the principles of Frostwinter Kingdom. The players from Frostwinter Kingdom are all survivalists who are not afraid of death. As the Ice Witch who originated from the church in the Frostwinter Kingdom, she places even more emphasis on Asceticism than ordinary practitioners. In a sense, the Ice Witch is the same, not only a Prophet but also a lifelong ascetic. Not indulging in any pleasure, that is the great Ice Witch! Ice Witch sneakily glanced at the camera, straightened her body, and instructed: ¡°No need for cake, just tea will suffice.¡± Fen took the remaining cakes away: ¡°Alright, teacher, you¡¯re still the same, not fond of sweets.¡± Fen prepared a large cup of black tea for her teacher. Then, the Ice Witch commanded: ¡°Little Black Fur, can you call that person from White Dove Newspaper up here?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try¡­¡± Chen Qi went to the edge of the boat and saw the soaking wet Little Blonde. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That was the Little Blonde of Miracle Journalist Pelu Larn from White Dove Newspaper! Speaking of which, he hadn¡¯t seen this foremost of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes, the ubiquitous Miracle Reporter, in a very long time! You know, this reporter never misses any major event in the Witch Sea. However, though Pelu is quick, he creates problems even faster. Most of the time, Pelu can only catch the tail end of his mischief. Chen Qi leaned over the side of the boat, shouting: ¡°Pelu, come up!¡± ¡°!!!¡± Suddenly, a bunch of panicked bubbles erupted from beneath the sea. Caught! In the water, Pelu¡¯s speed was comparable to that of a little goldfish. Trying to flee after sneaking photos? Chen Qi¡¯s mouth curved into a wicked smile. Come up here! He skillfully took out a fishing rod from his backpack card. Cast the line! Fishing in the storm! Soon, a lively reporter with little blonde hair was fished up! Never the Air Force! Chen Qi casually swung the fishing rod, throwing the sneaky Pelu onto the boat. Suddenly, Pelu found herself between Chen Qi, Fen, and the Ice Witch, three monstrous figures. ¡°Ah!¡± Pelu was dumbfounded, she had never expected to be caught by the Black Hunter. The moment Pelu came up, the Ice Witch touched her chin: ¡°Lamp Phase, the Spirit Power Field is quite off, a special Transcendent whose spiritual power is damaged¡­¡± This guy¡¯s power has been sealed, at the very least a Fifth Rank Transcendent¡­ the Ice Witch instantly noticed something was off with Pelu¡¯s Spirit Power Field. ¡°Caught¡­¡± Pelu held her camera, smiling bitterly. Facing these three great figures, she didn¡¯t get a chance to smile bitterly. However, what truly surprised her was the face under Chen Qi¡¯s Hunter hat. Combining various information, she had always been suspicious of Chen Qi. Previously, what she saw was too blurry, but now she could confirm, this was the same little guy she had encountered near Maro Island! They had even tracked the Flower Witch together in Flower Town! He was in cahoots with the Flower Witch! No, it was that time, he discovered the Witch! Indeed it¡¯s him¡­ Pelu swallowed. At this moment, Chen Qi, whose own strength had greatly increased, no longer disguised himself, leaning on the side of the boat, leisurely said: ¡°Long time no see, Miss Pelu.¡± ¡°Long time no see, the newcomer from Maro Town! Black Hunter!¡± Soaking wet, Pelu shook off the water from her body like a cat. Undoubtedly, facing an attack from three powerful beings, she, Miracle Journalist Pelu, couldn¡¯t create miracles anymore! Chapter 647 - 384: Interview with the Big White Fur Witch!_2 Chapter 647: Chapter 384: Interview with the Big White Fur Witch!_2 Since resistance was futile, might as well enjoy it. Her eyes once again became as dazzling as the stars. She stood up and reintroduced her identity. The chief reporter for White Dove Times of White Dove Newspaper¡­ Fen couldn¡¯t help but show a look of admiration. This was a real big shot! At this moment, Pelu sneakily turned her head and timidly asked: ¡°Miss Ice Witch, may I interview you?¡± She failed to complete the task assigned by the Moonstone City Council and was bound to face harsh scrutiny. At the same time, Witch Times had overtaken White Dove Times in sales with all sorts of explosive news! She was about to lose her title as chief reporter! The only way to turn the tables was to interview the legendary Ice Witch. An interview huh¡­ The Ice Witch took a sip of her tea and proudly straightened her chest: ¡°I can accept your interview, but the White Dove Newspaper must follow all my commands within one day. Also, tell us all the information you know.¡± All information¡­ A gleam of dazzling gold flashed in Pelu¡¯s eyes: ¡°Ice Witch, do you need our help to recreate the legendary Destiny Image?¡± To fight the impending disaster of world destruction, the Ice Witch must cast the beyond common sense ¡®Destiny Image¡¯! Only by doing so could she cultivate both Fen and Chen Qi, and save the doomed Witch Sea. She was currently too weak; to cast Destiny Image, she needed ample information. She knows my abilities¡­ A flicker of surprise crossed the eyes of the Ice Witch, but soon that surprise turned into delight. This proved that White Dove Newspaper was not just an ordinary paper, but a truly profound Transcendent information organization. The Ice Witch looked up and said with a slight smile: ¡°Please proceed with the interview, Miss Reporter.¡± He actually agreed¡­ Chen Qi crossed his arms. Had to admit, compared to the likes of the Dragon Tamer King and other strong figures, the Ice Witch was quite approachable. Pelu was also pleasantly surprised, skilfully pulling out a microphone and notebook from her backpack card. She quietly placed the microphone near the Ice Witch¡¯s mouth: ¡°Ice Witch, how old are you?¡± S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°!!!¡± Chen Qi was taken aback. The first question was so explosive. In fact, he was very curious as well. After all, the Ice Witch was a legend that existed five hundred years ago. The Ice Witch said with a faint smile: ¡°Eighteen.¡± Eh? Pelu gaped, in disbelief: ¡°But¡­¡± The Ice Witch said quietly: ¡°My age is quite significant, this is merely a foolish illusion. In reality, I¡¯ve been in a frozen, time-stopped state most of the time, if you deduct the sleeping time, I am only eighteen¡­¡± To deduct the age of sleeping, one could actually count like this¡­ Chen Qi was stunned, he really wanted to complain. That makes sense! Pelu quietly noted down her age. #Shocking! The Ice Witch famed throughout the sea five hundred years ago is actually only eighteen years old!# One dared to ask, the other dared to note. Next, Pelu continued the interview: ¡°Great Ice Witch, there have always been rumors in the Witch Times that you are a curious Witch who loves to play pranks! It is said that even the Witch Times claims that you like to carry out unknowable mischief when others are not aware. Moreover, you like to collect dirt on nobles and use it to threaten them, forcing them to spend money and effort to help suffering paupers. Twenty years ago, it¡¯s said that the City Lord of Moonstone Arad was blackmailed by you after you found out about his secret love for a notorious female pirate¡­ They say it¡¯s because of this that the high and mighty Arad started funding the island¡¯s children and built a small Extraordinary School. At the same time, it¡¯s said that in the biographies of the nuns from your home Monastery, you are also said to have the habit of secretly stepping on people¡¯s butts.¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s expression became serious. I can attest to that; the Ice Witch¡¯s character is indeed terrible¡­ Chen Qi nodded. The Ice Witch¡¯s Time Condensation didn¡¯t require a lot of Spiritual Power to use. It could be said to be one of her Passive Skills. For the sake of face, the Ice Witch made his weak and helpless self challenge the ferocious Blizzard Dragon King. If only Time Stop was enough, he even suspected that the Ice Witch truly might have stepped on him. Chen Qi didn¡¯t dare to imagine what the Ice Witch at the height of her power had done with Time Stop! Pranks? Stepping on butts? Curiosity? The Ice Witch closed her eyes and sipped a cup of tea: ¡°I do enjoy some mischief, but those stories making it to the newspapers was a very, very long time ago.¡± Pelu pursued further: ¡°So you¡¯re saying, you haven¡¯t played any pranks recently or twenty years ago?¡± The Ice Witch smiled faintly: ¡°You can interview people who have seen me and ask them, you will find that I have never again indulged in the senseless entertainment of my youth. I am a person who believes in the path of asceticism.¡± ¡°I see, indeed, the Witch Times are just fabricating stories¡­¡± Pelu silently took note. #Ice Witch believes in the path of asceticism! Witch Times¡¯ reports by Lilith about the Ice Witch, all fabrications!# Lilith was indeed making up news for sales! Pelu took a deep breath and placed the microphone to the Ice Witch¡¯s mouth, asking the most important question: ¡°Ice Witch, you are the goddess of the Witch Sea, the object of prayer for countless seafarers, the idol worshipped by numerous Mage Apprentices! Chapter 648 - 384: Interview with the Big White Fur Witch!_3 Chapter 648: Chapter 384: Interview with the Big White Fur Witch!_3 Every time you appear, it is to resolve a disaster. You revived earlier than prophesized this time; what for, and which dire catastrophe is it?¡± At this moment, the members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group also looked on curiously. I didn¡¯t want to awaken this early, and besides, someone stepped on me¡­ The Ice Witch skipped the first question and said: ¡°The Great Whale Disaster: this time, a Deep Sea Ancient God shall descend into this ocean, and no one will be able to stop its arrival.¡± No one can stop the Ancient God¡¯s arrival! Pelu took a deep breath. To her, this was unbelievable! The Ice Witch crossed her legs and said sternly: ¡°Including the White Tower Federation, and the coastal cities of Shell Country with millions of people, eventually, only five percent will survive¡­¡± Her tone was serious, as if she was not talking about the future but a foregone conclusion. Five percent¡­Pelu swallowed, unsure how to describe her feelings. To her, this seemed impossible. Note that even if the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group received the power of the Great Whale, their power limited to the ocean. As long as Shell Country¡¯s army takes action, the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group are just bandits hiding in the vast ocean. Not to mention other coastal cities, even Moonstone City is inaccessible to pirates! The Ice Witch frowned and bit her thin lips: ¡°I cannot completely predict this disaster; maybe, it could be more terrifying than any disaster in history.¡± Any disaster¡­Pelu was stunned. Still, despite her disbelief, she silently made note of it. #Ice Witch¡¯s prophecy, Ancient God is imminent, the ocean will be destroyed!# Having noted everything, Pelu nodded: ¡°Thank you for the interview, Witch, it¡¯s truly my honor.¡± The Ice Witch responded: ¡°No need for thanks; this is a transaction.¡± At that moment, the excited and flushed Pelu turned her head to look at Chen Qi and Fen! While the report of the Ice Witch was equally essential. However, under the reports of Witch Times, the notoriety of the Black Hunter and the Witch in Witch Sea is now comparable to the legendary Ice Witch. Pelu took a deep breath and asked quietly: ¡°Qi, Miss Witch, may I interview you?¡± I hate interviews¡­Chen Qi frowned. Honestly, he was not fond of being widely reported in the newspapers. However, now, they couldn¡¯t stop their fame. Even if the White Dove Times doesn¡¯t report it, other newspapers will. Leaning against the boat, Chen Qi said: ¡°Yes, little Pelu.¡± Fen also nodded. Hearing a positive answer! Pelu¡¯s eyes turned golden, and she thrust the wet microphone at Chen Qi¡¯s mouth: S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Black Hunter and Witch! Recently, Moonstone City¡¯s Witch Times has been reporting that due to the darkness within, you kidnapped seven young children to work tirelessly for you. Moreover, you¡¯ve established a paradise for exploiting captives nearby, including a poor girl who is disabled! This has caused jealousy in the Flower Witch, who likes spanking, and she used a thorny vine to harshly whip your butt! So, do you also like to harshly whip others with tentacles! Is this true?¡± Pelu asked excitedly. ¡°???¡± I like spanking Chen Qi¡¯s butt! I haven¡¯t yet¡­Fen¡¯s face instantly turned red, and a shy little pink flower sprouted from her head. I detained a disabled girl near the coast? When did I, and how come I don¡¯t know? Chen Qi tilted his head, puzzledly looking at Pelu. What is this Miracle Reporter talking about? Chapter 649 - 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters! Chapter 649: Chapter 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters! Once a person becomes famous, rumors seem to multiply¡­ Chen Qi crossed his arms and calmly analyzed the situation. Among them, the seven children must refer to the Water Elves. However, the girl with the disabled lower body¡­ Chen Qi had a flash of insight. He suddenly remembered that at the nearby base, he had kept a little green-algae Sea Demon to watch over the place. It had been a very long time since he last stayed near the sea, and he hadn¡¯t operated his own base. The last time he went near the sea, he hastily bought some props and then hurriedly left. But to transform the little Sea Demon into a girl with a disabled lower body is just too absurd. He wondered how the little Sea Demon and the Ghost Fire Fish were doing¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. After all, sea newspapers aren¡¯t the internet, but are conveyed by White Doves, layer by layer by the Transcendents. In this process, problems inevitably arise. Chen Qi frowned and said: ¡°Pelu, everything you¡¯ve said is nonsense.¡± Pelu pressed on: ¡°Did the Flower Witch ever torture you with her vines?¡± Chen Qi immediately answered: ¡°No.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Pelu tapped her chin with her pen, then quietly turned her head to look at Fen. It is rare for journalists to observe this quickly-rising figure from such a close distance! Fen wore a small pink flower on her head, her soft hair fell to her shoulders, and she was dressed in a green Witch Long Skirt with intricate floral patterns. On her delicate skin, clear blood wounds were visible. She had just been through a great battle, but her clothes and hair were neatly arranged. If not for her slightly simple clothes and accessories, she would resemble a princess from Shell Country. Besides, there¡¯s another thing, for someone who supposedly reveres nature as the Flower Phase does, her skin seemed unnaturally white. It was a pallor like early snowfall on a winter¡¯s day, conveying an indescribable fragility and coldness. Her whiteness was not simply a matter of skin tone but seemed more like a sign of life force being rapidly drained, indicating that she had just undergone a significant physical and mental ordeal. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This pallor was directly reflected in Fen¡¯s entire body. Blood Flower Disease¡­ Pelu blinked, suddenly thinking of the increasing number of aberrant diseases that had appeared among the Golden Flower Bird aristocrats over the years. The adorable Fen, in terms of aura alone, was worlds apart from the initial Flower Witch of legend, who would throw people into a Magic Potion Pot or plant them into the ground at the slightest disagreement! No matter how you look at it, it should have been the Black Hunter who brutally beat the Flower Witch, not the other way around¡­ Pelu did some analysis of combat prowess. Meanwhile, Chen Qi changed the subject: ¡°Now that the interview is over, Miss Journalist, where is your headquarters located?¡± Pelu briefly replied: ¡°99 Royal Business Street, Moonstone City.¡± Chen Qi looked towards the Ice Witch and continued: ¡°If there are no objections, Ice Witch, we will head to Moonstone City after resting for the night.¡± This young man seems to be more anxious than I thought¡­ The Ice Witch placed her right hand on her leg, her left hand holding a teacup, and said: ¡°No problem. You are the captain of this ship.¡± ¡°We set sail tonight!¡± Chen Qi took the small cake from Fen, adjusted the ship¡¯s direction, and prepared to leave this area of the sea. The distant sea breeze blew gently. It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve been near the sea¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. At this moment, the Ice Witch suddenly asked: ¡°Qi, do you have a home on shore?¡± Home? Chen Qi was taken aback, falling silent. He never expected the Ice Witch to suddenly ask him this question. After all, for pirates as well as the Navy, the sea is just a workplace, while the shore is home. The Crack Tide brings opportunities to this sea area, but it also brings unprecedented dangers. Returning home with treasure is the dream of countless people. However, unlike most people, Chen Qi, as a transmigrator, does not have a home on the shore of this world that he longs for. Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: ¡°No.¡± No home¡­ The Ice Witch was momentarily stunned. Then, she continued: ¡°On the sea, a ship needs a dock, and an Adventurer needs the Hunter Association, and you, I, also need a reliable home to stand fast.¡± You need a home? What is teacher talking about? A confused flower spontaneously bloomed atop Fen¡¯s head. Home¡­ Chen Qi paused for a moment. Immediately, he understood what the Ice Witch meant. When the Crack Tide enters its final phase, the entire sea of the Witch Sea will be thrown into a frenzied state. At that time, storms and tsunamis will become as common as the rising sun, leaving the entire sea with hardly any room for normal existence. That would be the end times of the Witch Sea! The natural disasters of the Witch Sea come earlier than those of other areas. Chen Qi perked up his ears; he could faintly hear the cries of whales in the wind. The disaster of the sea¡¯s demise may come sooner than ever before. It is known that even the strongest of ships can eventually be engulfed by the sea. Even the hyper-dense Nether Sea Ghost Ship must have a trustworthy Dock. The Ice Witch went on to say: ¡°Qi, your ship is good, but we need a larger base, a home on shore.¡± A large base, a home, a Sanctuary¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. The first thing the revived Ice Witch did was to build a mighty Shield using islands as a barrier and to call upon everyone to build a super-sized Sanctuary. For Chen Qi, a large base capable of withstanding tsunamis was not only life-saving but also essential. Chapter 650 - 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters!_2 Chapter 650: Chapter 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters!_2 To advance to the Fifth Rank, in addition to Spirit Power Sublimation, there are two other essential conditions. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. First, the original source of a Crack must be contained. Second, a Fifth Rank profession card. In this regard, the containment of a Crack¡¯s original source requires a reliable large workshop. Once the Crack is contained, it will be transformed into a special energy sphere, which cannot be placed into a backpack card until it has been completely made into a stable weapon. It must be stored in a specific space for strict containment. Any slight carelessness, and its Deformation Level will rise, thereby contaminating the entire world. This kind of space needs to prevent contamination and also possess extremely high durability. This is consistent with the concept of building a ¡®Sanctuary¡¯. In a sense, building a Sanctuary is also equivalent to establishing a Crack Workshop. Second, the crafting of a Fifth Rank profession card. A Fifth Rank profession card can no longer be easily obtained through a Crack; it is made from specific materials and rituals. The Ice Witch has mastered the method for crafting Fifth Rank profession cards. However, the production of Fifth Rank profession cards is also an extremely complex craft, requiring ample space! Chen Qi muttered to himself. In fact, due to resource demands, every Fourth Rank Legend invariably possesses their own domain of power. At the Fourth Rank, he avoided building a real large base by using the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon and the Potion from the Flower Witch. But now, with the imminent Great Whale Disaster, besides upgrading the Nether Sea Ghost Ship, he must also construct a large base. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Ice Witch, do you have the blueprints for a Sanctuary?¡± The Ice Witch snorted lightly: ¡°No one! No one is better at constructing Sanctuaries than the people of Frostwinter Kingdom, not even the workshops of Shell Country.¡± The Ice Witch pointed to her head and continued: ¡°However, what specific strength of base we need will have to wait for guidance from the Destiny Image, that is, my prophecy.¡± The Witch, heralded as the Prophet¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands: ¡°I look forward to your prophecy, Witch¡­¡± After discussing the itinerary with the Ice Witch and Pelu, Chen Qi prepared to also discuss the subsequent steps with Palu from the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Most members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group are young people on land with distinguished families or outstanding achievements. Therefore, the Ice Demon Pirate Group has a relatively extensive network of contacts. After returning to the sea, Palu went to his ship to handle various adventure commissions. The Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s method of earning revenue is essentially similar to an association, utilizing broad connections to undertake tasks and earn money. It¡¯s unknown whether Palu has any information regarding the containment of a Crack or the crafting of a Fifth Rank profession card, so it¡¯s better to prepare in advance. Beyond that, the Black Whale Poison inside Little Crow also needs researching¡­ Chen Qi planned the following steps in his mind. At that moment, Fen suddenly grabbed Chen Qi¡¯s collar. Chen Qi turned his head and saw a blush covering Fen¡¯s pale face. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chen Qi asked. Fen bowed her head, lips parting: ¡°Qi, it¡¯s nothing, just, although you don¡¯t have a home here, not, not¡­¡± ¡°After this adventure, you can come to where I live in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. There are a lot of flowers, lots of tasty vegetables, and many incredible Transcendents and adorable Pet Beasts. If you like, that can also be your home¡­¡± Fen spoke haltingly, her face reddening more as she spoke. Fen¡­ Chen Qi froze in place, his face slightly blushing. At that moment, he realized that during the long journey, he was no longer the lonely Transcendent solely focused on becoming stronger. If there were no great disasters, he would now love to follow Fen to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom filled with flowers and Pet Beasts. His current strength, if it were the previous era, even placed among the monster-filled Golden Canary Family, would also be considered a rare genius. But in this era of calamities, it¡¯s still far from enough! In this disaster era, only the Transcendents at the peak of the waves can remain unmoved by the tides. Seeking peace is an even more impossible task. He is still far from the peak Transcendents, far from standing at the apex amidst the waves. As the Ice Witch said, most people here in this sea will die. And in other kingdom plates, more terrifying great disasters are also brewing undercurrents. The scale of the great disaster of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom also far exceeds imagination. Beyond that, perhaps it¡¯s his misconception, his innate sensing tells him that the upcoming sea-covering disaster of the Witch Sea, due to various variables, might exceed his expectations. Now, it¡¯s not the time to discuss going home. As a transmigrator, one shouldn¡¯t raise any flags¡­ Chen Qi looked at Fen, hesitated for a moment, and scratched his head: ¡°After this big wave ends, Fen, let¡¯s go together and beat up the crazy old folks of your Golden Canary Family!¡± Crazy old folks? Fen, full of confusion, somewhat unable to understand Chen Qi¡¯s words. Qi, like her teacher, liked speaking in riddles. However, despite some understanding, hearing Chen Qi agree, Fen still smiled happily: ¡°It¡¯s a promise.¡± It¡¯s a promise¡­ Chen Qi nodded. After a brief rest, he started the ship and headed towards the nearby sea. Fearing the Ice Witch and the Black Hunter, as well as the strength of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, all forces on the sea ceased tracking after the Nether Sea Ghost Ship started. Chapter 651 - 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters!_3 Chapter 651: Chapter 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters!_3 Just like that, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship maintained its highest power and steered toward the nearby sea. ¡­ ¡­ The next day, near the sea, the shallows in front of the Maro Town Islands in Moonstone City Islands. Seal Logistics, White Dove Logistics, bonfire merchant ships, Magic Bomb escort fleets¡­ Cargo-laden merchant ships sailed densely along the shipping route. Each of these large merchant ships was equipped with at least one five-year-qualified Third Rank Transcendent, and four new generation Third Rank Extraordinary Hunters. At the same time, there were dedicated escort fleets on both sides. Today, all the ships sailing in this sea area, without exception, belonged to big companies! Except for one ship, a special vessel with a green flame burning and a flag of a Chef Hat Water Elf. This ship moved as if in a no man¡¯s land, disregarding all other vessels, traveling in the middle of the shipping lane! Aboard the merchant ships, numerous captains were chattering among themselves. ¡°Which company does that ship belongs to!¡± ¡°Who dares to overtake my ship!¡± ¡°Shut up, Captain Seal of the opposite ship, can¡¯t you see, this is a Legend¡¯s warship!¡± ¡°That is obviously a Ghost Ship that has emerged from the Crack, where is Maro Island¡¯s escort fleet! We need support, we need support!¡± Many captains of the merchant ships were discussing heatedly. Although in the Crack Sea, pirates, navy, and hunters from other countries had already engaged in an unprecedented chaotic battle. However, this conflict had not yet spread to the edges of the nearby sea. With the defensive measures established by Moonstone City on the islands, to this day, all pirates who attempted to invade this place were taught a harsh lesson. The Moonstone City Islands had also not suffered any massive losses. At this moment, the irritable Captain Seal took a puff on a cigarette and shouted at the Nether Sea Ghost Ship with his robust voice: ¡°Come out, crew of the ship opposite! Don¡¯t you know that you must pass a qualification check to travel on the main channel of this shipping route? Moreover, this route has belonged to me for these months!¡± As Captain Seal cursed, he was ready to call out his newly hired invincible Third Rank Transcendent sea serpent squad to teach this ship a lesson! Chen Qi stepped out of the captain¡¯s cabin, casually glancing at the captain of the opposite ship: ¡°Such noise¡­¡± That faint Spirit Power Field covered Captain Seal. ¡°Fuck! A Legend!!!¡± ¡°My Lord, my Lord¡­ my apologies!!!¡± S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All of a sudden, Captain Seal¡¯s face changed drastically, while he frantically apologized to his crew, he also directed them to make way. ¡°Ahhh¡ª¡ª¡± Chen Qi yawned, not paying much mind to the noise and instead looked toward the sea ahead. What prosperity. In the past, the sea near Maro Town occasionally had a few dilapidated little fishing boats swaying in the waves, like lonely leaves in the sea. But now, it was no longer sparse fishing boats singing in the evening; the sea was full of merchant ships coming and going endlessly. Whether it was the Crack Sea, the Mist Sea, or other Cracks, most of the Extraordinary Resources would ultimately be acquired by merchants, ultimately benefiting Moonstone City, and then entering the vast market of Extraordinary Resources. The enormous amount of resources was making Moonstone City more prosperous than ever. Because of this, a continuous stream of people from other countries arrived at Moonstone City from land. As an important transit point, Maro Island also bore a huge amount of resources from the tidal flows. Under the arrangement of Moonstone City, the unimaginable resources of the Crack Tide had transformed this once desolate island into an immensely powerful shield for Moonstone City. ¡°Qi¡­¡± Suddenly, Chen Qi heard a familiar, surprised, and aged voice. Chen Qi lifted his head. In the breeze, he saw the lighthouse again, the kind elderly man above the lighthouse. And beyond the lighthouse, that immensely thick, miles-long Extraordinary City Wall, and behind that wall, the thousand Magic Bomb Cannons aimed at the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Chapter 652 - 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me! Chapter 652: Chapter 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me! The sea wind, tinged with the smell of gunpowder, blew gently. Chen Qi looked up at the lighthouse keeper, whose face was covered with wrinkles. When he first landed, the first person he had seen was this lighthouse keeper, already past his middle age. As a Lamp Keeper, nobody knew how many years he had been guarding this place. With such credentials, even if Maro Town was completely transformed, he remained the town¡¯s sentinel, responsible for guarding against pirate and Sea Beast invasions. The apprentice of An, that poor child¡­ The lighthouse keeper¡¯s hand rested on the alarm bell, feeling astonished. In his memory, Chen Qi had once run a dining boat business, but soon after, he had vanished without a trace! Therefore, he had assumed that Chen Qi had long been devoured by some unnamed Sea Beast. That wasn¡¯t strange, under the lure of treasure, countless youths perished in the raging sea every day. On the contrary, the fact that Chen Qi was standing on the deck of a ship with green flames ablaze was something unbelievable! A miracle! The lighthouse keeper felt a stinging on his skin from that Fourth Rank Spiritual Power, as sharp as a blade. At the same time, based on his experience, that sturdy ship¡¯s hull might even be able to withstand heavy cannon fire. The lighthouse keeper tried to ask in a calm, aged, and composed voice: ¡°Qi, you¡¯ve returned? Is this an illusion?¡± As the lighthouse keeper asked, his hand rested on the alarm bell. Without a doubt, that ship and Chen Qi posed an enormous threat, filled with unknowns. As the Lighthouse Keeper, he had to ring the alarm and immediately organize the Defense! Yet, he just looked on. What prevented him from performing his duty was not compassion for a child he knew, but an instinctive fear! The poor child who suffered from Sea Beast Disease now faced the Magic Bomb Cannons without a hint of fear in his eyes, but instead, an unprecedented curiosity. Chen Qi touched his chin, scanning the current state of Maro Town with interest: ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve returned, I need to make a trip to Moonstone City, and also to purchase some fresh food in Maro Town.¡± Behind the lighthouse, Maro Town was enclosed by a tall city wall, composed of numerous anti-magic runes. In addition, it was equipped with thousands of Magic Bomb Cannons. The power of a single cannon could penetrate the steel-strength Sea Beasts, and when fired simultaneously, even the Black Sea sharks would be instantly pierced through. On top of the walls, you could see seabirds pecking at the corpses of enormous Sea Beasts. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the very bottom, there was the symbol of a Steel Hand and a Magic Bullet rune. This indicated that the wall was built by a collaboration between Steam Hand and Magic Bullet Company. It seems that Shell Country¡¯s super-military ¡®Steam Hand¡¯ has stepped onto this land. Once the Steam Hand makes an appearance, it also signifies that numerous Hammer Phase workshops and companies from Shell Country have arrived in Moonstone City. By now, Moonstone City must have quite some good stuff¡­ Chen Qi analyzed briefly. The lighthouse keeper continued to press: ¡°Qi, what is it you want to do with your ship?¡± Chen Qi quietly replied: ¡°To purchase provisions for living.¡± Because of the Ice Witch, and in some cases, the Ice Demon Pirate Group would also land on the island, he needed to prepare new beddings and food. Besides, due to long voyages, serious damage had occurred to the ship¡¯s refrigerators and lights. In short, he needed to spend a significant sum to renovate the ship. But of course, there was another important reason. That was the result of discussions with the Ice Witch. Before they set foot in Moonstone City, they needed to ¡°notify¡± the old folks at Moonstone City Council. Pelu had already sent a message to Moonstone City Council via the White Dove about their intent to approach the city. Nonetheless, if a ship made from A-grade Crack materials directly approached Moonstone City, it would probably provoke an unimaginable annihilation attack, triggering massive panic! Thus, Chen Qi and the Ice Witch decided to take a brief rest in Maro Town, giving the people on the Moonstone City Council some time to react. Chen Qi raised his hand: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we are just here to buy some food.¡± The lighthouse keeper hesitated. Although he knew Chen Qi, if Chen Qi¡¯s ship harbored a cargo of Pirates, the consequences would be unimaginable! Moreover, Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field was unmistakenly that of a Fourth Rank Legend! Recently, due to the conquest of several large B-grade Cracks and the support from the Steam Hand, a number of new Fourth Rank Transcendents had appeared around Moonstone City. But a Transcendent as powerful as Chen Qi was still extremely rare! His intuition told him that although Chen Qi was a newly promoted Fourth Rank Transcendent, his level of danger could be comparable to an experienced Fourth Rank Transcendent, or even one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the infamous Black Whale Group! At this moment, atop the city wall, a portly middle-aged man wearing a black gentleman¡¯s hat interrupted the lighthouse keeper: ¡°Let him in, he is the pride of our Maro Town.¡± ¡°I knew he wasn¡¯t dead! And he would become a world-famous Transcendent!¡± Hm? Chen Qi looked up. On the wall above was none other than the town mayor, Big Maro. The mayor¡­ Chen Qi paused for a moment, steering the Nether Sea Ghost Ship into the Dock of Maro Town. As he crossed the city wall and came to the Dock, Chen Qi was greeted by the overwhelming smell of kerosene. This once impoverished island was now a bustling isle with a giant shipyard, meteorological detection towers, and a blood-mech medical station. Beyond that, there was a bustling commercial street and a rich array of entertainment venues. Chapter 653 - 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me!_2 Chapter 653: Chapter 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me!_2 Chen Qi looked around; next to his swaying home, there was now a luxurious Extraordinary Resources Store. In the astonished gaze of everyone, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship docked. Chen Qi turned his head; Fen was resting, and Little Crow was mumbling to herself while holding Water Elf No.5. Bree prepared a love letter for the Half-dragon man herself. Chen Qi turned back, looking at the Ice Witch who had disguised herself by donning a white hood. The Ice Witch sat in the sunlight and coldly said: ¡°Little Black Hair, I¡¯m reading a book. Also, don¡¯t buy too much dessert for food; there¡¯s no need to take such care of me, I only need a bit of black tea, no need to eat much.¡± That means buy more desserts; this master and disciple¡¯s speech¡­ Chen Qi thought critically in his mind. I can only go ashore by myself¡­ In the astonished gaze of everyone, Chen Qi flipped over from the ship, leaping onto the dock. And the moment it docked, the potbellied Mayor Maro rushed over and hugged Chen Qi tightly. ¡°Qi, long time no see!¡± Mayor Maro embraced Chen Qi and took a deep breath: ¡°Ah! This rich aroma of Spiritual Power! You¡¯ve ascended to the Fourth Rank!¡± ¡°I knew it, An must have gone looking for you, otherwise, how could he not be back for so long!¡± ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s just as I and An expected!¡± Mayor Maro released his grip, his eyes filled with admiration. Ah¡­ Chen Qi spread his hands, startled by the enthusiasm. Deserving of being the town mayor, he showed no surprise upon seeing him. He hadn¡¯t expected that he would be seen as a genius capable of ascending to the Fourth Rank in Mayor Maro¡¯s eyes. At that moment, Mayor Maro asked: ¡°By the way, that person on the ship wearing a hood, is she your girlfriend? Do you know if you have seen An? Right, Qi, the scar on your arm is really deep; are you injured and came back to recover? Your Sea Beast Disease is cured, right? On the black market, there¡¯s a black Crawling Blood Potion that can cure any kind of mutation disease, but I find it quite dangerous. I heard that at the frontline, an A-rank Crack collapsed, leading to monsters from the Crack Sea entering a frenzy! Many people got injured! A large number of merchant ships were scared by this force and returned as soon as possible!¡± Mayor Maro rambled on with a bunch of words. Chen Qi was bombarded with so many questions that for a moment, he didn¡¯t know how to respond, so he diverged the topic: ¡°Sort of, by the way, Mayor Maro, Maro Town is really luxurious now, it seems you¡¯ve made quite a bit of money.¡± Hearing about money, Mayor Maro, who dreams of establishing his own transcendent family, his face suddenly darkened: ¡°My land, I¡¯ve sold it all to the Magic Bullet family. But this is far from enough; my son, Little Maro, to marry a half-dragon woman from a foreign land, a Third Rank Cup Seer, moreover, after his ascension to the Third Rank, he also needs to purchase a large number of Skill Cards¡­¡± Mayor Maro showed an embarrassed expression. Extraordinary Resources, just like a money-sucking abyss, no amount of money is ever enough. Afterwards, he squeezed out a wry smile: ¡°Now, the thousand Shell Coins in my pocket are all the cash I have.¡± A thousand Shell Coins¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin, he had just given Bree an expensive ship repair fee, and now his Shell Coins were not much, but there were about a hundred thousand left. Mayor Maro said with a bitter smile: ¡°But, there are no regrets; in this tide, money is not important, what¡¯s important is to climb the path to transcendence, sparing no effort. But my son, Little Maro, can¡¯t do like you, venture to the dangerous Crack Sea, risking life and limb to climb this path.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why you were able to reach the Fourth Rank! I have no idea how you did it!¡± Mayor Maro grew more and more excited as he spoke, his voice growing louder. To see a Fourth Rank young man return to Maro Town, he couldn¡¯t wait to spread the news across the entire island! The Fourth Rank in front of him was born in their Maro Town! Nowadays, even though the number of Fourth Rank has increased, it was only within those large families that he had seen them. Chen Qi touched his head and steered the conversation back on track: ¡°Well, Mayor Maro, the main reason I¡¯ve come back is to buy some living supplies and food.¡± ¡°No problem! Follow me, even though I¡¯m only the mayor in name now, but I know all the good stuff in this town!¡± Without wasting words, the enthusiastic Mayor Maro led Chen Qi to the giant docks of Maro Town. Right now, the entire giant dock of Maro Town reached an astonishing height of fifty meters! And that small ¡®chore shop¡¯, now, is a huge mechanical shop, piled with a variety of extremely complicated Hammer Phase creations. Chen Qi swept his gaze over the goods, his eyes lighting up. Bonfire Company¡¯s Sea Lantern, priced at three hundred thousand Shell Coins, with strong resistance to impact, also maintains super high brightness even under water. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seal Diving Ship, from Seal Logistics, priced at five million Shell Coins, it can dive and move under the seabed for a hundred meters. Shadow Mechanical Claw, priced at three million Shell Coins, the latest type of weapon, made by combining the shadows of the eighth train Crack with mechanical technology, when equipped, it can gain a Shadow Hand that extends up to fifty meters. Mechanical Armor ¨C Steam Hand, a full set of armored gear, when equipped, greatly enhances physical strength, priced at ten million Shell Coins, only a sample is placed on the peddler¡¯s cart, if interested in purchasing, one should negotiate with the head of the trade union. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel amazed. The coastal area as a trade zone, and the Crack Sea filled with danger, were already two completely different scenes. But the real good stuff, isn¡¯t even here¡­ At this moment, Mayor Maro looked at Chen Qi and said: Chapter 654 - 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me!_3 Chapter 654: Chapter 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me!_3 ¡°Qi, are you short of money? At the Shell Country Bank to the east, there¡¯s a Transcendent Growth Fund. I heard that a Fourth Rank can get a loan of up to 500 million Shell Coins¡­¡± Mayor Maro said quietly. It is known that advancing to Fourth Rank requires a large amount of Extraordinary Potions, Skill Cards, and other resources. Even with the aid of an Extraordinary Organization, it¡¯s still a massive expenditure. Most Transcendents do not have much money on hand. ¡°I still have some things that can be sold for money.¡± Chen Qi sold the remaining items from the Sea Coffin and useless Extraordinary Materials, obtaining 30 million Shell Coins in total. Besides purchasing daily necessities, he also bought a set of new bonfires and an expensive full set of ship planting facilities. There were also large quantities of Extraordinary vegetables, food, and feed specifically for large Pet Beasts. In total, it cost 5 million, with the feed alone coming to an astonishing 3 million. Whether it was the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon or the Nearshore Dominator, their food was measured in terrifying tons. When Chen Qi finished purchasing supplies, as he came out of the commercial street, the entire sky had turned a shade of red. ¡°Qi, where on earth did you get so many good things.¡± This is the foundation of a Legend¡­ Mayor Maro swallowed hard, feeling the weight of Chen Qi¡¯s financial power. He followed Chen Qi back to the Dock. But in that instant, Chen Qi¡¯s expression became serious. At the Dock, around the Nether Sea Ghost Ship, appeared ten warships marked with the Magic Bullet symbol out of nowhere! All the merchant ships had evacuated the Dock. And on the island above, five hundred gun barrels were aimed at his head. It was the Defense Fleet of the Moonstone Islands¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands: ¡°Quite fast.¡± During this trip to the White Dove Newspaper in Moonstone City, the Ice Witch and Chen Qi had no intention of moving stealthily. Neither he nor the Ice Witch needed to sneak around. Drawing the escort fleet was also expected. However¡­ Chen Qi placed his hand on his waist where his backpack card was. At the end of the Dock, a white-haired lady was sitting on a chair, sipping tea. While sipping her tea, she gave Chen Qi a fox-like smile, emanating an atmosphere fierce as a furnace! The domineering aura of a top Fourth Rank powerhouse! It was none other than Lady Magic Bullet Oli¡ªthe head of the Magic Bullet family¡ª A blissfully ignorant Mayor Maro suddenly tensed up. Chen Qi might be a Pirate Lord! A Pirate Lord of great renown! Mayor Maro had harbored such suspicions early on. After all, without being engaged in piracy, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy to become Fourth Rank. But, out of concern, Mayor Maro had not asked, nor dared to ask! Most crucially, even if he did ask, with Maro Town¡¯s current defenses, nothing could be changed. He also instinctively trusted that Chen Qi was not the kind of Pirate Lord who committed endless evils! However, he never expected that Chen Qi would manage to draw the attention of the Lady President of the Moonstone City Council¡ªMrs. Oli! All at once, everyone at the Dock was stunned. When that lady went out, she was accompanied by the Magic Bullet Hunter Team! This was a mighty Hunter Group that had historically assassinated three Legends from ten thousand meters away! Mayor Maro¡¯s instincts immediately sensed the countless gun barrels hidden in the shadows! S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The entire Maro Town could be completely wiped out due to today¡¯s events! Far off, more and more warships started showing up. The number was far beyond twenty, it could even be a staggering one hundred! That was the total number of the Moonstone City Defense Fleet! The Fleet, the city wall¡¯s giant cannons, the Magic Bullet Hunter Team, and Mrs. Oli. Mayor Maro stammered: ¡°Qi, Qi, what exactly did you do out there¡­ you, you¡¯re surrounded by¡­ by the Magic Bullet Hunter Team¡­¡± Surrounded? Chen Qi¡¯s hands were in his pockets as he walked toward Mrs. Oli. He approached the stern-faced Mrs. Oli, bowed his head, and calmly said: ¡°No, it¡¯s they who are surrounded.¡± Chapter 655 - 387: Lady Magic Bullet, please take a seat! Chapter 655: Chapter 387: Lady Magic Bullet, please take a seat! In the bustling Maro Town, numerous residents, merchants, and adventurers watched the scene at the Dock with both excitement and agitation. Mrs. Oli lifted her head, her fox-like eyes firmly fixed on Chen Qi. In an instant, her fox-like pale blue pupils seemed to transform into the blue rose muzzle of a gun aimed squarely at Chen Qi¡¯s forehead, brimming with murderous intent! Mrs. Oli reached out a hand and placed it on Chen Qi¡¯s chin, rubbing it, and said with the same indifferent tone: ¡°Young man, you¡¯re in good shape, but this is not the sea.¡± ¡°In the Domain of Moonstone City, one must not lose their manners.¡± ¡°Likewise, the territories under the jurisdiction of Moonstone City are not places where petty thieves and Pirates can emerge into the light with impunity.¡± Accompanied by the soft whispers of Lady Magic Bullet Oli, the captains of the many warships moored at the Dock were already primed to strike. ¡°Mrs. Oli, all warships have activated their gun turrets!¡± ¡°Mrs. Oli, we can launch a devastating strike at any moment.¡± ¡°Black Hunter! Raise your hands high, show surrender! Otherwise, we¡¯ll have to teach you a lesson!¡± Onboard the warships, many captains eager to make the news yelled out. Chen Qi, hands in pockets, casually remarked: ¡°Is that so?¡± This time, Lady Magic Bullet had deployed not only the protective Fleet of Moonstone City but also her family¡¯s Hunter Group! The scale of this assembly had far exceeded what he and the Ice Witch had planned. However, in their original plan, they had intended to deal with the Council of Moonstone City anyway. To ensure the council members didn¡¯t cause trouble, they had to show them a taste of their own medicine. Especially for those big families that dominated Moonstone City, ordinary negotiations and gentle words would have no effect. Only absolute violence could make them submit! Chen Qi raised his right hand, made a fist, and gently knocked on Mrs. Oli¡¯s head. Bang! Bang! Chen Qi gave a slight smile: ¡°That sound¡­ belongs to a not-so-smart head.¡± ¡°You insolent fool!¡± Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mrs. Oli gritted her teeth, crossed her legs, then sharply snapped her fingers. Snap! As the Council Chairman, how could she tolerate such an insult! In an instant, gun muzzles hidden underneath the houses, in the sea, and among the crowd fiercely opened fire! Accompanied by dark flames, a hundred black bullets with black vapors rushed out! As they flew, they made a terrifying sound akin to an owl¡¯s screech! Screaming Magic Bullet 3.0! Developed in the workshop, by the Magic Bullet family and Steam Hand, being struck would leave a dreadfully screeching sore on one¡¯s skin! The wound would grow a weeping pus-filled deposit looking like a human face, continuously sapping the life force of the victim. Even a Third Rank Cup-shaped Transcendent would die within a minute if hit and not treated promptly! Eventually, the dead bodies would let out hoarse screeches while oozing pus. Needless to say, it was an extremely cruel weapon! In the market, each Screaming Magic Bullet was worth fifty thousand Shell Coins! From a distance, the onlookers couldn¡¯t help but be impressed by the Magic Bullet family¡¯s profound resources. An item that adventurers found exorbitantly expensive was mere regular ammunition for the Magic Bullet family. However, facing the wailing bullets, the Black Hunter did not make any significant movements. Just this type of weapon? Chen Qi turned his head. In the face of the Screaming Magic Bullets, he didn¡¯t even bother to use Ember Touch, just raised his right hand to catch the incoming bullets. Bang bang! Bang bang bang bang bang! Hoarse! Hoarse! Hoarse! Hoarse! A barrage of bullets! The screaming bullets densely struck Chen Qi¡¯s body, producing sounds of metal collision! The snipers were deadly accurate; all their shots were hits! He¡¯s hit! The gunmen took a deep breath. However, their joy didn¡¯t last even a second before it vanished. Everyone was shocked. All but the one bullet Chen Qi held in his hand, examining it, were stopped a centimeter away from his clothes. Sharply entwining Spiritual Power around Chen Qi¡¯s body, all the bullets were intercepted and dropped like scattered pearls. After examining the bullet for a while, Chen Qi casually flicked it away: ¡°Is this all you¡¯ve got?¡± The Steel Qi he cultivated in the Blood Blade Pirate Group could help his body mitigate numerous forms of harm. And after the Sublimation of Blade Spiritual Power, this passive Defense closely linked with Spiritual Power had become even stronger. The essence of these Magic Bullets was a kind of curse that taints the blood. In simple terms, the special effect of the Screaming Bullets required them to inflict damage to trigger their effect. Yet these screaming bullets couldn¡¯t even break his defense. Mrs. Oli frowned and murmured: ¡°Spirit Power Sublimation¡­¡± The Newspapers that loved exaggeration hadn¡¯t overstated the Black Hunter¡¯s strength. Matched with the strength of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group! The tales of his victories over the Dragon Tamer King and the Blood Demon Doctor, reported in the papers, held no exaggeration. If anything, those normally gossipy newspapers had underestimated the Black Hunter¡¯s strength. A recent Third Ranker, yet so quickly achieving Spirit Power Sublimation! No wonder he made the front page of the White Dove Times, a true monster. Mrs. Oli, resting her hand on her face, with Magic Bullet Runes on her skin emitting a dim light, said: ¡°Black Hunter, are you interested in becoming a member of the Magic Bullet family. After the council has judged and punished you for your crimes, the Magic Bullet family wouldn¡¯t mind you joining¡­¡± Hmm? After pondering for a moment, Chen Qi responded: ¡°Hmm¡­ I¡¯m not interested. I have no current plans to join a family. After I deal with a pile of things, I might take a trip to the Golden Canary Family in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom.¡± Chapter 656 - 387: Lady Magic Bullet, please take a seat!_2 Chapter 656: Chapter 387: Lady Magic Bullet, please take a seat!_2 It¡¯s the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom again¡­ Mrs. Oli thought of her godson who went to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, originally a well-behaved and serious boy, turned into a hot-tempered hooligan of a girl after coming back from there. ¡°What a pity.¡± Lady Magic Bullet, Oli, continued to speak: ¡°It seems you¡¯re not prepared to submit; what comes next will not be as trivial as this.¡± ¡°Black Hunter, Moonstone City acknowledges your strength, but you, as well as the Ice Witch, must learn humility.¡± She snapped her fingers again. Snap! At this moment, the captains of the ten leading warships clenched their teeth and took a deep breath. This snap of the fingers! They were really about to activate the Magic Bullet Annihilation Cannon! The Commander at the forefront of the warship formation spoke in a loud voice: ¡°Everyone! Follow the order, activate the Magic Bullet Annihilation Cannon!¡± The Magic Bullet Annihilation Cannon, with the penetrating power of Magic Bullet, a weapon that belongs exclusively to the Magic Bullet family! No matter if it¡¯s steel, or materials five or even ten times harder, none can withstand its attack. It can blast through the barriers of giant warships, and it can also shatter the defenses of a Fourth Rank Cup Seer! Magic Bullet, piercing through everything! Under normal circumstances, weapons of this caliber are used to deal with colossal beasts attacking the shoreline or other warships. But now, their ten warships aimed all their Magic Bullet Annihilation Cannons at a single human, targeting the Black Hunter! ¡°What a hassle¡­¡± Chen Qi turned his head, looking towards the multitude of warships aiming at him. In terms of power, the Magic Bullet Annihilation Cannon could indeed break through his defense. But, without any assistance, these cannon shots would have no chance of hitting him. The only outcome would be the destruction of this newly built Dock. Do you want to show off that you possess a weapon capable of breaking a Fourth Rank Transcendent¡¯s defense?¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head, glanced at Lady Magic Bullet with a look of pride: ¡°Lady Magic Bullet, show your true abilities. I don¡¯t have time to appreciate your family¡¯s weapons show.¡± Lady Magic Bullet was stunned for a moment. Chen Qi stretched out his right hand and snapped his fingers as well: ¡°Lady Magic Bullet, let me show you my troops as well¡­¡± Your troops¡­ Lady Magic Bullet looked towards the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. However, aside from Bree trembling on the deck, she did not feel any aggressive Spiritual Power. At this point, the Commander of the warship continued to speak: ¡°Don¡¯t be fooled, continue firing!¡± On the cannons of the ten warships, runes like thunder kept converging, and the high-heat Spiritual Power accumulated at one point and fired¡ª Boom! Suddenly, a terrifying roar came from the seabed, directly interrupting their cannon fire! A massive tail surged out of the sea surface, slamming directly into the main ship of the fleet. Its tail embedded deeply into the hull, like a colossal beast tearing at its prey, utterly tearing the warship apart! ¡°What is that thing!¡± In an instant, screams of panic, the tearing sound of metal, and the roaring of the waves intertwined together! ¡°Mrs. Oli! Save us!¡± Before the astonished eyes of the crowd, they slowly saw a ferocious Sea Dragon emerge from the waters. At this moment, people nearby inhaled sharply. The body of the Nearshore Dominator was incredibly huge, its size surpassing that of the warships, with each scale seemingly containing the weight of mountains and rivers. It was the Black Ship Sea Dragon¡ªNearshore Dominator that had been missing from the nearshore for a long time! Now, the Nearshore Dominator, compared to before it disappeared, was bigger in size, and its fangs faintly emanated the terrifying aura of a Deep Sea Titan! Chen Qi glanced at the Nearshore Dominator and said indifferently: ¡°Crush them.¡± The Nearshore Dominator opened its mouth full of sharp fangs, letting out a deafening roar, its sound waves cutting through the air like blades, causing every person on the ship to feel an indescribable fear and despair! The sailors panicked, some trying to steer their ships away from the terrifying abyss, while others just stood frozen, their eyes hollow as if their souls were frozen by this primal fear. The Nearshore Dominator pounced on the warships lightning-fast, its gigantic tail swinging like a massive hammer, striking the hull hard, instantly cracking the steel deck and causing violent shaking! At this moment, the crowd at the Dock seemed to be welcoming a frightening natural disaster. Under the power of the Nearshore Dominator, the warship formation was swiftly disrupted. However, five warships remained calm. They operated the Magic Bullet Annihilation Cannons, aiming immediately at Chen Qi! But the Nearshore Dominator swiftly positioned itself in front of Chen Qi, blocking the path of the Magic Bullet Annihilation Cannons with its body. Dragon Cannon! The Nearshore Dominator condensed a scorching force in its mouth, like a furnace, firing a Dragon Cannon, rapidly destroying the five Magic Bullet Annihilation Cannons. ¡°!!!¡± The fleet of Lady Magic Bullet plunged into an unprecedented panic. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Nearshore Dominator that appeared here was far more terrifying than the one in the rumors. ¡°Well done, big doggo¡­¡± Chen Qi smiled slightly. Under his full nurturing, the Nearshore Dominator had long surpassed where it used to be, possessing the power on par with a Fourth Rank Legend! Now, it was infinitely close to the Black Lantern! Especially at sea, it was a personification of a natural disaster. Moreover, if he could, by some method, transfer the power of the Dragon Furnace Body Skill Card to the Nearshore Dominator. The Nearshore Dominator would possess the power of the Fourth-Order Peak, and perhaps even the Blizzard Dragon King! The Nearshore Dominator now was not yet in its Complete Form. As the Nearshore Dominator attacked, the Water Elf No.1 suddenly activated, creating illusions on the sea, and continuously used Water Bombs to bombard the warships. Chapter 657 - 387: Lady Magic Bullet, please take a seat!_3 Chapter 657: Chapter 387: Lady Magic Bullet, please take a seat!_3 Although Water Elf One rarely makes a move. But as the No.1 who has absorbed the power of the Dream Beast, its combat power is comparable to a top Third Rank Transcendent. On the sea, without the aid of legends, Water Elf One can also give them a tough fight. ¡°Roar!¡± The Nearshore Dominator looked up to the sky and let out a dragon-like roar. Ten warships are far from enough; it wanted to fight against twenty! The entire Dock became a gladiatorial arena between the calamity-like Nearshore Dominator and the defensive fleet of Moonstone City. ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± The Mayor Maro and the merchants stayed far away, in disbelief. Chen Qi¡¯s identity turned out to be the Black Hunter! This was no ordinary pirate but a monster known throughout the sea! A monster among monsters! Chen Qi looked at the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s training in the distance, then lowered his head again, looking at Mrs. Oli, and said: ¡°It¡¯s your turn, Mrs. Oli.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me, you just brought these small fries to stop us?¡± Small fries¡­ Mrs. Oli frowned. She, the distinguished lady, has one day been called small fries by a pirate. The Soul Merchant sent by the Imperial Capital to assist, and the Admiral, both had their own matters to handle. Apart from the Tiger Shark General who was on his way to replace General Bai Ou, she was the highest combat power in the Dock at the moment! Mrs. Oli did not hesitate; she stood up from her chair. No extra words were exchanged between the two sides! In order to prevent collateral damage, neither side used direct attacks but competed in a more primal way! A contest of Spirit Power Fields! Usually, the strength of Spirit Power Fields can determine the victory of two legends! The Sublimated Spirit Power of the Hammer Phase! S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mrs. Oli, as a gun master, felt her furnace-like heart beating, and the Magic Bullet Runes on her skin burst out with full power! Blue Fire-like Spirit Power emerged from her skin, and suddenly, the temperature of the entire Dock rose, as if being in a massive furnace. Chen Qi no longer concealed his power, releasing his own Spirit Power. Crack! A Blade-like Spirit Power Field directly cut through Mrs. Oli¡¯s skin. A drop of blood fell to the ground. Mrs. Oli¡¯s expression finally showed unwillingness and fear. Her Spirit Power Field had been penetrated. She, who had advanced to legend twenty years ago, was now being suppressed in the field of Spirit Power! This was the person who had cleared a Crack A-level¡­ Mrs. Oli thought in amazement. And in this moment of astonishment! Boom! Chen Qi, with his hands in his pockets, suddenly condensed a giant black hand made of tangled tentacles behind him and smashed it down on Lady Magic Bullet. Lady Magic Bullet was directly smashed into the ground with a punch! Chen Qi looked at Lady Magic Bullet on the ground, and said: ¡°Mrs. Oli, please take a seat. Falling in front of guests should be in line with the etiquette of the Magic Bullet family.¡± Sit¡­ With her hands on the ground, Lady Magic Bullet struggled to get up and attempt to stand. She earnestly straightened her legs, but her thighs still bent and trembled continuously. In that moment, no matter how hard she tried, she could not maintain elegance or the etiquette of the Magic Bullet family in front of this pirate. The person before her, though not the elegantly rumored Ice Witch, was not a being she could dominate. She had intended to pressure the Black Hunter and teach him a lesson, in order to bargain with the Ice Witch. A body sublimated with Spirit Power, a Dragon-type Pet Beast on par with legends! Now, her thoughts seemed utterly naive. These legends who fought in the Crack Sea were not entities she, a lady of leisure, could contend with. ¡°I, I¡­¡± Lady Magic Bullet lifted her head, her hair now completely disheveled. Why do shooters have to get close to warriors? Chen Qi looked at the disheveled Lady Magic Bullet: ¡°Madam, if you can¡¯t hold on, let¡¯s talk on the ship.¡± ¡°Our ship¡¯s Big White Fur might quite want to have a chat with you.¡± Big White Fur? Who is this about? Is it a dog¡¯s nickname? Is he continuing to insult me? Lady Magic Bullet¡¯s eyes were full of surprise. However, she did not have the time to think any further. Just maintaining her standing position and the dignity of the Magic Bullet family was already a challenge. Chen Qi lifted his head and looked at the Ice Witch who had been watching from the deck for a long time: ¡°Right, Big White?¡± Big White? Ice Witch gently bit her lip, her hand holding the book tightened, but she did not respond. Chapter 658 - 388 Witchs Temptation Chapter 658: Chapter 388 Witch¡¯s Temptation Why has the Ice Witch gone silent? Chen Qi looked up, blinked and asked: ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Ice Witch, did the title ¡®Big White Fur¡¯ anger you?¡± The Ice Witch swirled the red tea in her hand. Despite pursing her lips, she clenched the handle of the teacup tightly. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But she wasn¡¯t angry. Not¡­ Crack! After taking a few deep breaths post-initiating Time Freeze, she swirled her red tea again and said: ¡°I¡¯m not angry, but Qi, mind your elegance. Come on up, Mrs. Oli, we have some matters to discuss with you.¡± Big White Fur¡­ Mrs. Oli looked at the Ice Witch, whose sea-blue white hair fluttered in the wind under the sunlight, feeling deeply moved. Twenty years ago, the spirited her had encountered the Ice Witch and almost lost her life. Historically, the decline of the Magic Bullet family was also greatly related to the Ice Witch. Yet now, as she became the Council Chairman, she was able to meet this legend again! The legendary Big White Fur! Mrs. Oli took a deep breath and swept her gaze over the Ice Witch from top to bottom. Pure white hair, pink eyes, snow-white skin, a white Mage Robe etched with magic patterns, and bare feet beneath the robe. The Ice Witch, just like twenty years ago, was as elegant, beautiful, and pure as ever! Compared to the diminutive Flower Witch, in terms of strength, she was indeed fitting of the title Big White Fur. She remained silent for a long time, and in the end, she ordered all warriors not to resist. Then, under the gaze of many Navy personnel, Hunters, and residents, she boarded the Nether Sea Ghost Ship along the ship¡¯s ladder. ¡°Welcome aboard my ship.¡± Chen Qi smiled for a while, then turned back to look at Mayor Maro: ¡°Mayor Maro, I shall take my leave now; thank you for the referral, we still have some matters to discuss.¡± ¡°Yes, yes¡­¡± Mayor Maro stood at a distance and shouted loudly. Everyone looked at Mayor Maro and found it unbelievable. Mayor Maro actually dared to look directly into the eyes of a Black Hunter and meet their gaze. It is known that Mayor Maro is just a Second Rank Transcendent with no combat abilities. In the course of development on Maro Island, the mayor¡¯s responsibilities were largely supplanted by the Chamber of Commerce President from Seal Logistics. Could it be that the legendary Black Hunter, like the missing Supernova An, is from Maro town! People were filled with confusion, then they raised their heads to look toward the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Although with their strength, they couldn¡¯t even get close to the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. But they still did not want to leave, choosing instead to stay at a distance. They had a vague feeling that something big was about to happen aboard the Black Hunter¡¯s ship, something that would affect Witch Sea, and maybe even the direction of each of their fates! ¡­ ¡­ Nether Sea Ghost Ship. On deck, there was a tea table set up, along with the snacks and red tea that Chen Qi had recently purchased. The Ice Witch casually snapped her fingers, creating an invisible sound barrier around the ship: ¡°Seven, serve Mrs. Oli some tea.¡± ¡°Vaku Vaku (At your command)!¡± The smallest, light blue Water Elf No.7 poured a cup of tea for Mrs. Oli. Hm? Chen Qi stood by the ship¡¯s side, puzzled. No. 7, what are you doing? When did you turn over? At some point, the Ice Witch had trained the least noticeable No. 7 and taught it the art of tea-making. And Lady Magic Bullet, under the watchful eye of the Ice Witch, sat down again. Lady Magic Bullet sat upright, straightened her chest, picked up the cup of tea, trying hard to restore the dignity and elegance ruthlessly shattered by Chen Qi: ¡°Ice Witch, what is your purpose in returning? As the head of the Magic Bullet family and the current Moonstone City Council Chairman, I have the right to know!¡± Her tone was both dignified and firmly assertive as someone of high standing. The Ice Witch elegantly took a small sip of her red tea: ¡°Lady Magic Bullet, who else is in charge of Moonstone City now, besides you?¡± Don¡¯t answer the question with another question, Ice Witch¡­ Lady Magic Bullet swallowed back the words in her heart: ¡°Admiral Ronan, as well as the Debt Collector and Soul Merchant Haye sent from the Imperial Capital. These two are currently the most powerful apart from me. However, the Admiral is presently organizing a counter-offensive against the Black Whale Group in Crack Sea! And Soul Merchant Haye has personally gone to the sea to search for clues to A-rank rifts. His only purpose in coming to Witch Sea is to collect all unique items from A-rank rifts into Shell Country¡¯s hands.¡± Soul Merchant Haye, Admiral Ronan¡­ The Ice Witch held the red tea, showing no surprise at these names. She said indifferently: ¡°I see, well answered, Oli.¡± The Ice Witch praised me¡­ Mrs. Oli nodded slightly, feeling as if her broken heart from Chen Qi¡¯s beating had recovered somewhat. Why is she blushing¡­ The observing Chen Qi was taken aback. He vaguely remembered Mrs. Oli and the Ice Witch had deep enmity. Twenty years ago, an unintentional act by the Ice Witch nearly caused Mrs. Oli to be lost at sea. Then, the Ice Witch continued: ¡°Next, in order to activate my ¡®Destiny Image¡¯ lamp release, I need to visit the newspaper office. Will anyone in Moonstone City stop me? Or rather, can anyone stop me?¡± Mrs. Oli was silent for a long time before responding: ¡°Before Admiral Ronan and Merchant Haye return, no one can. Even those families coveting your power and treasures won¡¯t dare. Of course, if you are willing to give clues about A-rank rifts, even the Imperial Capital¡¯s Merchant Haye would be willing to cooperate with you¡­¡± Chapter 659 - 388 The Witchs Temptation_2 Chapter 659: Chapter 388 The Witch¡¯s Temptation_2 ¡°I understand.¡± The Ice Witch turned her head and said to Chen Qi: ¡°Qi, then today, let¡¯s sail the ship into Moonstone City.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Qi replied. And at this moment, Lady Magic Bullet clenched her teeth: ¡°Ice Witch, you still haven¡¯t answered my question! Why have you returned¡­ And why did you, long ago, sink me into the sea and prevent me from advancing to a Magic Bullet Shooter¡­¡± Facing Lady Magic Bullet¡¯s question, the Ice Witch simply snapped her fingers nonchalantly. Before their eyes, a screen of light suddenly appeared. In that screen of light was the youthful visage of Lady Magic Bullet herself! The young Oli was full of spirit, with her hair tied in a neat ponytail, determined to inherit the Fifth Rank profession of the Magic Bullet Shooter from her family. She decided to conquer an A-rank Crack and claim it as her own. It was on her journey to that Crack that she happened to catch a glimpse of the Ice Witch and was frozen solid, sinking into the depths of the sea. This incident changed the course of Mrs. Oli¡¯s life. It also became the turning point in the destiny of Lady Magic Bullet Oli. At present, Oli, whose face now bore a few wrinkles, gritted her teeth: ¡°Ice Witch, I will never, ever forget that day! You destroyed my fate, the fate of the Magic Bullet family!¡± The Ice Witch continued to perform her magic technique. The scene within the screen of light gradually started to shift. An unfrozen Oli did not, as she had imagined, conquer the A-rank Crack, but instead was cruelly crushed underfoot by a Titan within the Crack. From then on, having lost Lady Magic Bullet Oli, the Magic Bullet family was plunged into immense grief. Moreover, because their descendants in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom had contact with the Golden Canary Family, who were specifically trained to devour other families from within, known as ¡®Canary Devourers¡¯, they were gradually consumed by the Golden Canary Family of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, henceforth becoming a vassal state of the Golden Canary Family in the sea. As she watched the hopeless future of the Magic Bullet family in the illusion¡­ Lady Magic Bullet Oli¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. How could her proud Magic Bullet family become one that boasted twenty genders and threw joyous parties every day! ¡°This was a possibility I saw at that time. You would die in the Crack, and as a result, the Magic Bullet family would decline. That would be the destiny you¡¯d face if you kept going forward, Oli.¡± ¡°Back then, when battling against the Deep Sea Titan, my power was already out of control, and I couldn¡¯t afford to tend to a girl who stumbled in by accident. Your freezing was inevitable¡­¡± ¡°Besides, you¡¯ve survived and seen me again, haven¡¯t you, Oli?¡± The Ice Witch sipped her tea calmly and spoke lightly. A cold wind blew gently. For an instant, the eyes of the Ice Witch seemed the same as they were back then. Lady Oli stood there stunned. It was as if their meeting today was all within Ice Witch¡¯s predictions. In the secret records of the Magic Bullet family, inside the Ice Witch¡¯s body were contained two Cracks! The first Crack was an Ice Phase A-rank Crack, named the Freezing Interval, which allowed her to possess the ability to stop time over large areas. The second Crack was unnamed but known to be an extremely special Lamp Phase Crack. This Crack allowed her to peer into destiny and control it. And no one can escape the destiny set by the Ice Witch. In that moment, Oli felt her every action was within Ice Witch¡¯s grasp. Leisurely sipping another cup of tea, the Ice Witch said: ¡°All that I do is under the protection of destiny.¡± Oli took a deep breath, feeling the terrifying power of Ice Witch¡¯s words. This is the power of true legend! No, even if the Ice Witch is powerful, as the head of my family, I cannot simply submit to her power! Lady Magic Bullet thought as she continued to question inwardly: ¡°So, Ice Witch! What have you returned for? If the Moonstone City Council cannot discern your purpose, they will also refuse to offer you any assistance!¡± The Ice Witch looked towards the distant sea. Becoming uncontrollable, wave after wave of cold seawater swept in. And with the sea breeze came the whispers of the Great Whale. The Ice Witch poured another cup of tea and blew on it gently: ¡°To save you, to save this sea that is on the verge of destruction, to rescue you from the endless power of the Great Whale.¡± The Ice Witch is here to save us¡­ Mrs. Oli felt inexplicably moved. ¡°However, the crisis this time has far exceeded my expectations. As a result, I need the help of Moonstone City Council, I need the assistance of the Magic Bullet family.¡± ¡°Tonight, we¡¯ll be heading to the White Dove Newspaper.¡± The legendary Ice Witch actually needs me¡­ Mrs. Oli clutched her skirt tightly. The Ice Witch¡¯s beauty and gentle words carried magic. Lady Magic Bullet had long forgotten the purpose of the negotiation, merely nodding in agreement. The Ice Witch continued: ¡°By the way, I promised my disciples to help them ascend to Sainthood. Lady Magic Bullet, you should have clues about the artifacts that contain Cracks, I need them. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In exchange, we can offer some Dragon Scales from the Sea Coffin.¡± The Ice Witch turned her head and winked her left eye at Chen Qi, signaling his consent. After all, the remains of the Blizzard Dragon King belonged to Chen Qi. The Ice Witch hasn¡¯t forgotten about us¡­ Chen Qi also felt somewhat moved, nodding in agreement to the matter. But, would Mrs. Oli really agree? Mrs. Oli gazed at the Ice Witch, a bit entranced, and said: ¡°Okay, okay¡­¡± Under the soft whispers, Mrs. Oli agreed to many of the Ice Witch¡¯s terms. Lady Magic Bullet is so easy to talk to¡­ Chen Qi watched the scene, somewhat surprised. In his memory, the old folks of Moonstone City were particularly stubborn. Before experiencing the true destructive power of the sea catastrophe, they all tried to demand the power leading to Sainthood from the Ice Witch. At that moment, Fen approached Chen Qi¡¯s side and quietly said: ¡°Teacher, using the Witch¡¯s charm again¡­¡± Ah? What charm? Chen Qi was startled. Fen turned his head and promptly explained: ¡°The Witch¡¯s charm, a simple Flower Phase Skill, as long as one¡¯s charm is high enough, it can hypnotize the other party during conversation. This is one of the forbidden skills of the Golden Canary Family, and Teacher, you¡¯ve also learned it.¡± Apart from Time Stop, the Ice Witch knows this skill too? Chen Qi looked at the Ice Witch in surprise. It was then that he noticed the faint pink Magic Circuits in the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes. Fen added: ¡°Of course, this isn¡¯t omnipotent, to use it successfully, besides not allowing one¡¯s Spiritual Power to be detected, the one being tempted must also have a certain fondness for the user¡­¡± ¡°Qi, although I can¡¯t do it, I still remember the practice method for this skill, do you want me to teach you¡­¡± Fen, a Flower Phase expert, actually can¡¯t use it. But I can learn? In certain situations, this might be incredibly effective, pity that there¡¯s no time now to study such flashy skills¡­ Chen Qi pondered and said: ¡°Not for now.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Under the Ice Witch¡¯s conversation, Lady Magic Bullet eventually agreed to the Ice Witch. Both the Nether Sea Ghost Ship and their alliance with the Ice Demon Pirate Group could enter Moonstone City without any worries. After Chen Qi casually chatted with Mayor Maro and An¡¯s father at the tavern, he returned to the ship and steered it towards Moonstone City. In the middle of the night, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship arrived at the coast of Moonstone City. If Maro Town went from a desolate island to a prosperous one, Then at this moment, Moonstone City, from a once inconspicuous city, has become an international metropolis that captures world attention! Even at midnight, Moonstone City was still brightly lit. Atop the four giant lighthouses, twenty Lamp Keepers stood ready, among them, even a newly promoted Fourth Rank Disaster Messenger! Twenty warships stood guard. On top of the Rune City Wall, the warriors were fully focused, vigilant for any changes at sea. And at the harbor, there were Transcendents from various countries, excluding the Black Blood Empire that openly provoked Shell Country, almost every other nation¡¯s presence could be seen. The moment Chen Qi¡¯s ship entered the harbor, the Lamp Keepers on the lighthouses immediately pointed their guns at Chen Qi. The leader of the Lamp Keepers rebuked in a fierce tone: ¡°Stop your ship, who allowed you to bring in a warship bearing the flag of the Water Elf without our permission! Do you know that you¡¯ve broken the law?¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t respond. The Lamp Keeper instantly regretted his words after he spoke. From his position below, he sensed the presence of a Fourth Rank. And what was more dreadful was that behind him, there was a big shot who usually couldn¡¯t be seen at all! Behind Chen Qi, Mrs. Oli stepped forward, lifted her head, and said in an even fiercer tone: ¡°Are you blind? Can you not see that this is a dining ship?¡± ¡°Moreover, isn¡¯t my permission enough?¡± Chapter 660 - 389: Ice Witchs IF Line Chapter 660: Chapter 389: Ice Witch¡¯s IF Line Nighttime, Moonstone City. Under the arrangement of Mrs. Oli and the apologies of the Lamp Keeper, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship encountered no obstacles and docked at the port. Chen Qi, Fen, Little Crow, and the others donned simple hoods and, after a brief disguise, disembarked from the ship. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I last visited Moonstone City.¡± Chen Qi looked towards the bustling port in front of him. As the largest commercial city in the Witch Sea, it attracts extraordinary resources and talents from across the world and the whole sea. Whether it is the vast resources needed for ascending to the Fifth Rank or the Sanctuary plan of the Ice Witch, both are dependent on this immense city. Fen pulled her hood lower: ¡°Qi, let¡¯s go, into the city! Miss Pelu is waiting for us inside.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi took a step forward. Just then, he vaguely sensed a dangerous gaze watching him. Who? Chen Qi turned his head. He saw wave after wave of the sea, and within each wave, there lurked dangerous and twisted monsters. The decay of the Sea Coffin was enough to elevate the danger level of the entire sea¡¯s monsters by another step. ¡°The aftermath of the Sea Coffin is coming too¡­¡± ¡°When I¡¯m free, I¡¯ll come back to take care of this guy.¡± After thinking it over, Chen Qi asked Mrs. Oli to strengthen the defenses of Moonstone City and then entered the city. After everyone had left. Within the surging black waves, a small head with tentacles peeked out, slowly opening its eyes revealing terrifying sharp teeth. Those blood-red eyes of the serpent-like creature looked towards the thriving city with unprecedented excitement and greed! It sneered: S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Damn it! Damn it! No opportunity to catch him, the Witch sheltering him¡­¡± ¡°But, so many humans¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s also time to gather the sea beasts of this region and rule this sea¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ White Dove Newspaper. At the entrance, Miss Pelu, who had been waiting for a long time, and the editor of the White Dove Newspaper, had unprecedented excitement in their eyes. The short-statured Pelu tiptoed and waved: ¡°Witch, Qi, we are here! Over here!¡± The editor of the White Dove Newspaper also bowed and said: ¡°Welcome, everyone.¡± The editor of the White Dove Newspaper is a man just in his fifties, with two deep tear troughs at the corners of his eyes, coupled with naturally curly white hair and a white beard, giving him a uniquely profound presence. On the surface, his Spiritual Power Field is of Third Rank, but upon closer inspection, one can sense the Fourth Rank thickness of his spirituality. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that this was a hidden Great Card Maker of the Fourth Rank. If defeated, he could drop a ¡®Copy Card¡¯ capable of copying any Skill Card. ¡°Witch! Qi! Please follow us!¡± Following Pelu, Chen Qi and the others entered the White Dove Newspaper. As a Lamp Phase Extraordinary Organization, the White Dove Newspaper has a very strong foundation, with its headquarters consisting of four floors, including two floors of conference rooms. Under Pelu¡¯s arrangement, Chen Qi and others were brought to the spacious grand conference hall of the White Dove Newspaper. This is where editors draft articles and decide what to publish. Every article, before being published, needs to undergo a unified review here. Chen Qi curiously scanned the conference hall. Among the papers scattered on the tables, various drafts and photos could be seen. Photos of the Deep Sea Titan Twelve Touches taken at great risk by war correspondents; the voluptuous Carol; the moment Black Hunter slashed at the Black Thunder Dragon King¡­ These were photos from recent major news stories¡­ Chen Qi scanned each one. Suddenly, one photo caught his eye. It was a portrait of him and the Flower Witch! The artwork of this portrait was outstanding, nearly as good as a photo! However, the content was very indecent, showing a photo of the Flower Witch whipping the Black Hunter. There, the Flower Witch Fen was standing on the Black Hunter¡¯s rear, her lips curled up, whipping him with a Thorny Whip! What kind of photo was this! Chen Qi¡¯s pupils dilated rapidly, instinctively blocking the photo from Fen¡¯s view. In it, his clothes were torn, revealing injured abdominal muscles. And why was the beaten me still opening my mouth with a look of enjoyment? Confusion flashed through Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Was there really someone in this world who would draw such torturous fiction about him and the Witch? Who drew this! Soon, Chen Qi saw the name ¡®Lilith¡¯ boldly written at the bottom of the photo. Upon seeing this, the editor of the White Dove Newspaper coughed twice: ¡°Sorry, this was Lilith¡¯s initial suggestion. She believed that no report should be without an illustration¡­ She herself is also a Third Rank painter and likes to add illustrations to various reports.¡± Chen Qi asked: ¡°Where is Lilith?¡± This Lilith was definitely the source of all the weird rumors about him and Fen! He had to catch her and bring her to justice! The editor of the White Dove Newspaper frowned: ¡°After hearing that you cleared the A-rank Crack Sea Coffin, she disappeared completely, and no one has been able to contact her¡­¡± She ran away! Hopefully, this Lilith won¡¯t show up in Moonstone City again. After noting this down, Chen Qi took the photo and looked elsewhere. The rows of wooden desks were littered with sheets of paper, pencils, and ink bottles. The editors had organized twenty years of newspapers and documents, heaping them tumultuously in the large hall of the newspaper office. The already cluttered hall was now completely filled with dense stacks of newspapers. Pelu bowed gracefully and said to the mountain of papers on the table: ¡°Witch, this is the collection of materials gathered by our White Dove Newspaper, including not only our own reports but also materials from other newspapers.¡± Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Deep Sea Affinity "You brats, if you don''t want to die, get up, kill him, show some guts." "Do it, kill the Black Bull. Only then can you become a member of our Black Whale Group!" "That''s it, let''s have some suspense!" Chen Qi opened his eyes, surrounded by the sounds of curses and cheers. "It hurts... Where is this? What''s going on?" Scanning the surroundings, it wasn''t his familiar bedroom but a totally strange world, on a giant ship. Dark clouds gathered, the sea wind howled incessantly, and fifty people dressed as pirates surrounded him like beasts observing a coliseum fight. What on earth is going on... Could it be that he was targeted by a kidnapping gang? But why would they sail out to sea? And based on his financial situation, how could he have attracted the attention of an international kidnapping group? It couldn''t be just because of his looks, could it? Am I going to be sold to some weird Rich Lady Island next? What happened... Chen Qi pressed his head with his hands, trying hard to recall. His memory was very clear. Before coming to this place, he was clearly in his bedroom, about to start a new game. Wait, the game... Chen Qi looked at his dust-covered hand, and a line of illusory blue text slowly appeared. [A weak slave who has just awakened spiritually and is slightly deformed.] At that moment, a sharp pain surged in his head, and a flood of complex information rushed in! Steampunk world, flesh implants, black giant whale, high sky crack, thirteen witches, thirteen nature forms, New Sun World, foreign languages... Chen Qi had to grit his teeth and endure the knife-like pain. Only after more than ten seconds did he recover from the overwhelming information. "I... I... transmigrated into the game world of ''New Sun''?" ''New Sun'' was a large multiplayer roleplaying exploration game with a steampunk style, employing the latest AI technology. It had unfathomable randomness and an unimaginably vast map, even during its beta test, it was a hit on global streaming platforms. The game''s background was a steampunk apocalypse. The world had not yet entered the age of electricity before cracks with destructive properties emerged all over the world. The land was polluted, kingdoms fell, the moon laughed, and the sun disappeared. In this cold world without the sun, humanity nearly went extinct. At the brink of extinction, the surviving humans studied the creations of these cracks, causing the world''s technology to develop rapidly but chaotically. Eventually, through the efforts of thirteen pioneers, a fabricated sun was raised. Although there still were many dark areas, humanity once again had a vast land to survive on and maintained that for hundreds of years, forming a new human civilization called the "New Sun World." Unlike most games with limited content, New Sun''s vast open world allowed for countless unknown props and content, giving rise to many players trading rare items or information, resulting in a chaotic in-game marketplace. Chen Qi, as a minor grinder, had made some small money selling rare items and guides and was a moderately famous strategy blogger. "Transmigrated... I have no choice but to accept it... as if!" Chen Qi clenched his fist tightly, feeling the sea breeze on his cheek. Though hard to believe, when scanning the pirates around him, the bloody smell, the beating heart, forced him to accept the reality before him. "But what is going on now? What will these pirates do to me?" Chen Qi pressed his temple with his hand. According to the original host''s memory, he was originally a young man born in Daluo Town of the Moonstone Islands. His parents had died, and he failed the spiritual awakening test in town, thus missing college. Not long ago, during a fishing trip, an unknown creature burrowed into his spine, causing him to suffer a horrific mutation disease. To cure his illness, he decided to go to the big city, hoping to make a name for himself and earn the money to cure his "mutation." However, his youthful ambition had yet to take off when he was tricked by his so-called relatives, sold to a human trafficking gang, and then resold to the Black Whale Pirate Group''s Sawshark. Ultimately, he became a toy for these pirates'' betting on "human fights," where even surviving the next second was uncertain. Orphaned, gravely ill from the start, and kidnapped... What kind of hellish starting point... Chen Qi finished recalling the information in his mind, furrowing his brows even more. New Sun had a lot of randomness, including random starting points and random player origin and talents, starting as an aspiring youth, student, detective, dancer, etc. According to the difficulty of the start, players would receive different spiritual awakening talents. "I''m a slave kidnapped by pirates..." Chen Qi''s head throbbed. The pirates who kidnapped him were presumably the Black Whale Pirate Group, the rulers of the High Seas! At the start, I''m on the ship of a late-game boss faction? Even though it was just one of their many ships, it was not an opponent he, currently weak, could challenge. Any low-level pirate here could kill him ten times, a hundred times! Even in boastful and exaggerated game forums, his starting point would definitely be considered hellish. A sense of helplessness instantly surged in his heart. I think I saw a prompt earlier, Chen Qi called upon the panel in his mind, as a transmigrated player and spiritually awakened individual. Semi-illusory text appeared before his eyes. [Name: Qi Nature Form: Lamp (You are a born explorer, your inspiration is far above the average person) Race: Ordinary Human (Mildly infected, if not treated in time, you are very likely to turn into a tentacle monster obsessed with reproduction) Occupation Card: None Equipment: A tattered black burlap outfit with minimal warmth effect. Attributes: Constitution: 7 (Affected by infection) Strength: 8 Inspiration: 35 Agility: 14 Luck: 6 (Average adult human attribute is 10) Overall Evaluation: A weak slave with slight mutation] So there is one, Chen Qi was delighted as he scanned the light screen before him. High inspiration, high agility, average constitution and strength... And infected in the spine; if not treated in time, he''ll turn into a tentacle monster obsessed with reproduction! At this moment, another light screen appeared. [On the high seas, you have awakened the special spiritual talent ''Deep Sea Falling Star.''] Spiritual awakening! Just like in the game, at the start, every player experienced spiritual awakening, gaining a talent that granted special perks for their starting point. Chen Qi swallowed hard and quickly checked his spiritual talent "Deep Sea Falling Star." [Deep Sea Falling Star: Nature Form: Lamp Deep Sea Affinity lv1: Although you do not have the bloodline of deep sea creatures, your spirituality still emits a faint aura from ancient beings of the deep sea. Weaker ancient species will see you as their equal, and most deep-sea beasts will no longer regard you as ''human'' but as ''kin.'' (This ability can be turned on or off at will) Lamp''s Enlightenment: You have a higher chance of gaining more enlightening information.] Two attributes... Chen Qi''s hand trembled slightly. This is too lucky! As someone who was usually unlucky, he had never seen such a mind-blowing spiritual talent. Typically, spiritual talents only had one attribute, offering bonuses like weapon proficiency, increased appetite, increased luck, improved inspiration, or an enchanting demon aura. The first attribute alone, Deep Sea Affinity, was an extremely powerful one! According to his knowledge, such an attribute would only appear with a small probability when a player was completely assimilated by an ancient sea monster, resulting in total body deformation! Not to mention the second attribute, Lamp''s Enlightenment, which was also an outstanding talent. Getting either one alone was enough to be considered super lucky! These two-attribute spiritual talents really exist... Chen Qi couldn''t help but marvel. He always thought it was a myth. Usually, these levels of spiritual talents could only be found in hidden mainline bosses who could torment players repeatedly. [Your Deep Sea Affinity has influenced the ''deep sea creature'' in your spine. It feels your terrifying aura, stops infecting your body, and expresses temporary goodwill towards you.] [Your body has received a 5-point strength and 5-point agility boost due to the mutation infection.] Can it work like this... Chen Qi looked at the prompt and immediately felt his heavy body become much lighter. According to the panel, his spine was infected by a deep-sea creature. This talent could actually suppress the "deep sea creature''s" infection, thereby enhancing his body! In the early game, a 5-point increase in strength and a 5-point increase in agility was already a substantial boost! "Good luck..." Chen Qi immediately stretched his muscles. Bang! A loud noise drew his attention back to the pressing crisis before him. In front of him, a tattooed man resembling a bull swung a powerful punch, hitting a slave in the chest, blood splattering. "No time to think..." Chen Qi took a deep breath. In New Sun, the higher the talent, the harder the starting point. Clearly, this start didn''t give him time to calm down. Pirates loved gambling, the more thrilling and bloody, the better! They had dragged out ten slaves from a dark cabin, forcing them to fight on the deck. Only the one who defeated everyone else could enjoy the next meal and become one of them on the Sawshark! And he was one of these ten slaves! However, in this ''human fight,'' the battle was not a chaotic brawl of ten people. It was a one-vs-nine crushing battle! A slave called "Black Bull," with his terrifying two-meter-tall body, was crushing the other slaves into submission. Even though the other slaves had joined forces beforehand, they still couldn''t shake the slave named Black Bull! Bam! Bam! With a roar, Black Bull grabbed the neck of one slave and slammed him onto the deck. The others were already lying on the ground, lifeless. Only I am left... Chen Qi slowly retreated, glancing at the deck. On the deck, there were various weapons thrown by the pirates, available for use. Chen Qi picked up a nearby scimitar and gripped it tightly. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Heh, heh, heh! Heh, heh, heh!" Black Bull laughed maniacally, his chest muscles covered in black tattoos moving. He glanced around and then pointed a bloodied finger: "Kid, you''re the only one left." Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Ships Doctor When facing a creature larger than oneself at close range, a person instinctively feels fear. The crimson killing intent of the Black Bull, rushing towards him, pressed down on him like a massive beast. "Hu, hu..." Chen Qi clenched the handle of his knife, but his body couldn''t stop trembling. Had he crossed only to face death immediately...? The ageless Witch, the Steam Mecha, the Transcendent power... He didn''t want to become an unnamed corpse atop the ocean before he had even experienced this world. No, mostly likely not even a corpse, Chen Qi mocked himself bitterly, then stared intently at the Black Bull. My starting agility isn''t low, and the Black Bull has just been through a battle royal with eight others, draining much of his stamina. Coupled with my recent talent, I gained 5 points of strength and 5 points of agility! In the early stages, these are already quite high values! Based on Chen Qi''s gaming experience, although they seemed drastically different in weight, he believed he also had a fighting chance. The Black Bull didn''t attack immediately, but instead caught his breath and picked up a long-handled axe: "Kid, stick your butt out, I''m going to chop your ass into..." Opportunity! Chen Qi bent down, lowered his center of gravity, and unleashed a stabbing move from below! Clang! The Black Bull couldn''t use his axe to block in time and had to bend his arm to forcefully withstand the slash! "Court death!" After parrying, the Black Bull roared angrily, found the angle, and launched a fierce kick! Does this Black Bull not feel pain? Chen Qi quickly drew his knife, then stepped back to dodge the attack. "Good that I didn''t get greedy with the slice..." It was his first time using such a fierce attack on someone, and the counterattack was more ferocious and faster than he expected. Still, the Black Bull was ultimately just a human and, after retaliating, his arms couldn''t help but tremble. In terms of speed and reactions, I have the upper hand! Chen Qi held onto the knife hilt, again looking for an opportunity to attack. "Wow!" His attack instantly ignited the passion of the onlooking pirates. Having thought no one could match the Black Bull, they were surprised someone dared to strike him! "Kid, nicely chopped!" "Kid, do you know what your odds are? A full thirty times, thirty times!" "Kill the Black Bull, kid, and you''ll be a free man, a member of our Black Whale Group! Not only that, I''ll gift you a bottle of rum!" "Win, and I''ll gift you a night with a woman!" "Goddess above, they get excited just seeing a single strike. Does the Black Bull look scared?" The previously one-sided betting now filled again with suspense. Many pirates chasing high odds began cheering for him. "During the final moments, I underestimated you, little one. I won''t give you a second chance!" A twitch appeared at the corner of the Black Bull''s eye as he tilted his head back, as if he was no longer a slave but a noble knight with the power of life and death over the common people. He took a fierce two-step lunge forward and chopped his axe towards the opponent''s neck. His movements were stiff and slow... Chen Qi sidestepped, slashing his knife in a sweeping arc, inflicting a major wound on the Black Bull''s deltoid! Critical hit! This chop harshly sliced through his flesh! The Black Bull wasn''t in good shape; after all, he was just a normal human, and after prolonged fighting, he was pushing his physical limits! Also, numerous wounds accumulated on his body made his movements extremely slow. Chen Qi saw the first light of victory: "The advantage is mine!" His opponent''s life hung by a thread! sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How could it be? The Black Bull shook his head, unable to stabilize his frame despite having slain several men just moments ago. The dynamic shifted, stirring up the pirates once again. "Black Bull, killing the last man is so hard! If it''s too hard, use your secret weapon!" "Kill him, kill him quick! Black Bull, in the final moment, think of your woman lying in someone else''s arms, you better give it your all!" Amidst the shouting crowd, the Black Bull seemed like a pressure cooker ready to explode. Originally a minor gang leader who had stolen the boss''s woman, he had been sold onto this ship, always believing he was far superior to these lowly and weak slaves. "Trash from the backwaters! I can''t die at the hands of a bumpkin like you!! I''m going to cut you into pieces and feed you to the fish!"" Gasping heavily, the Black Bull considered his next attack. In these final moments, he didn''t want to die because of underestimating this little guy. Though weak in strength and build, his reactions were too fast. Blind chopping was useless and would only expose his weaknesses! Come on... Chen Qi concentrated intensely, ready to execute a dodging counterstrike to end the Black Bull''s life. However, the next second, something unexpected occurred! Instead of attacking, the Black Bull bit down on his teeth, retreated, and suddenly grabbed a disgusting octopus-like thing from the deck. Immediately, the pirates gasped in surprise. "Black Bull, I can''t believe you''d dare to use a Parasitic Sea Beast!" "No way, Black Bull, you''re the last one to resort to a Parasitic Sea Beast!" "That''s it, the bet''s over! Kid, you''re about to lose your head!" Parasitic Sea Beast... Chen Qi sweated coldly as memories of it surfaced in his mind. A Parasitic Sea Beast, as the name suggests, refers to sea beasts that parasitize humans. In the Witch Sea, these creatures are extremely dangerous, feared by all fishermen. A Parasitic Sea Beast would take its host into the deep sea and turn the host into a monster. However, in the eyes of lawless pirates, these parasitic creatures were not just dangerous beasts but also items that could enhance combat strength for a short time. Although these creatures were highly lethal, humans parasitized by sea beasts would temporarily exhibit superhuman speed and strength! Chapter 3: Chapter 2 Ships Doctor_2 In the player community, this was also a hot item only seen in the mid-stage. "Kill you, kill you!" S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Black Bull repeated as he pressed the parasitic Sea Beast into the wound on his shoulder. The tentacles of the Sea Beast stretched into his body from the wound, then violently plunged in, and in an instant, deep blue veins surfaced on Black Bull''s exposed skin. "Black Bull was already strong; with the parasitic enhancement, his speed and strength are now beyond what any beginner''s panel can withstand..." Chen Qi analyzed calmly as he continued to retreat. He was too weak now, powerless! These pirates would actually use such a forbidden item! "Dammit! Which bastard left this Sea Beast lying around as a weapon!" "Such a thing should be kept by the boat medic sister!" "Alright! A bet''s a bet, ah! Pay up!" The pirates also began to curse among themselves; some of them, for the sake of their money, began to speak up for Chen Qi. Chen Qi couldn''t hear their words clearly; Black Bull''s beast-like murderous intent permeated every inch of his body, leaving him in grave danger. He had to focus all his attention on the opponent''s movements! "Die!" The next instant, the giant right arm of the parasitic Black Bull, holding an axe single-handedly, charged at him like a massive mountain! Too fast! He could only react instinctively! Bang! At the moment of their encounter, Black Bull''s mouth curled into a confident smile, but the smile quickly faded along with his consciousness. The scimitar violently thrust into Black Bull''s heart! "Huh, huh..." Chen Qi grasped the handle of the knife, twisted it, and looked towards Black Bull, whose face wore an expression of disbelief as copious amounts of blood gushed from his chest. It hit¡ª With a loud bang, Black Bull fell heavily to the ground. Defeated... defeated in an instant!? The sudden turn of events left many pirates in a moment of silence, unable to believe what had just happened! The parasitic Sea Beast-infested Black Bull had been defeated in an instant!? Chen Qi''s hands trembled, and from the corner of his eye, he watched the right shoulder of Black Bull. The only parasitic Sea Beast slowly separated from Black Bull''s shoulder, pulling away sharply while extracting its flesh and blood. The Sea Beast looked like a rabbit scared by a lion. Without the power of the parasitic Sea Beast, Black Bull''s body had no ability to resist. Why did the Sea Beast run away? Deep Sea Affinity... Chen Qi probably understood; his Deep Sea Affinity could make deep-sea creatures see him as one of their own. The creature attached to Black Bull likely felt fear or some other emotion towards him. As the parasitic Sea Beast fled, Black Bull''s movements at that moment also became incredibly stiff. And others didn''t pay much attention, as Sea Beasts were inherently unpredictable and dangerous creatures. He had won... Chen Qi let out a long breath, his knife-holding hand still shaking uncontrollably, this start hardly giving him any time to develop. Looking at the steaming blood on the scimitar, Chen Qi gave a slight smile. Regardless, he had won, survived, for now. "Well done! You''ve made a good amount of money for me!" "Well done, from now on, you''re free!" "Haha, Black Bull, you dare to use such dangerous sea beasts, even if the ship''s doctor has modified them, they aren''t for you to use!" "Black-eyed Captain, I like this kid! Don''t mistreat him, okay?" In a brief silence, the pirates burst into celebration, especially those who had bet on him. Chen Qi felt a great relief, sat down, and the world seemed exceptionally quiet. Before him, Black Bull still had a breath of life, muttering something under his breath. However, in the overwhelming cheers of the pirates, it was impossible to hear clearly. Compared to the last words of a slave before them, they were more concerned about the money in their hands. ... After the gambling ended and the pirates had divided the money, a middle-aged man wearing a black captain''s hat finally walked towards him. Chen Qi leaned on the railing, watching the seabirds fly across the sky, his mind filled with numerous thoughts. He had traversed time and space, and was now on a pirate ship. In the New Day, the Black Whale Group was a terrifying force closely tied to the main storyline, and in the game, it was also a force with a strong ability to court death. In the main storyline of New Day, the entire Black Whale Group would undertake countless dangerous voyages to summon terrifying beings from other worlds. Chen Qi shook his head; although he had awakened his spiritual sense, he didn''t have a real Transcendent occupation yet. In a post-apocalyptic Transcendent world without formidable strength, one couldn''t even talk about exploring the world, let alone ensure one''s own safety. According to the setting of New Day, only by defeating monsters in the dungeons known as ''cracks'' could one obtain Spiritual Points to enhance skills and the rare Occupation Cards to become Transcendent. If it had been a free start, he would have already killed several slimes, bought weapons, practiced skills, and prepared to enter the crack. But now, all his actions were restricted by the pirates; he couldn''t develop properly. Moreover, the mortality rate of the pirates was quite high, which is why they recruited new crew members from time to time. One day, he might just be used as cannon fodder... This was not a place to stay for long. He had to find a place to leave this ship and go to a real safe haven suitable for beginners. Only there could he develop steadily and truly utilize his talents. "Kid..." A tall, thin man came directly in front of him. It was indeed the captain of the Sawshark under the Black Whale Group¡ªBlack-eyed. He had a black smoking pipe in his mouth, around forty years old, with a beard and both eyes seemed to lack whites, just pure black. Chen Qi sized him up. As an NPC in a vast open-world game, he had never seen this minor captain on any forum. The only thing he was certain of was that, with his current strength, this obscure Black-eyed Captain could easily control his fate. According to the agreement, winning the duel meant you could get a job on the ship. And according to pirate rules, all jobs on the ship were to be assigned by the captain. If the other party adhered to the agreement, hopefully, it was a job suitable for "escaping," Chen Qi prayed in his mind. The Black-eyed Captain studied Chen Qi and opened his mouth: "Little guy, I didn''t expect you to be able to defeat Black Bull. That was indeed beyond my expectations. Your final strike was fierce enough, not afraid of death, which is a required lesson for every one of our warriors. But you know, according to the rules of the Witch Sea, any sailor infected with the sea disease is a plague, a menace, and should be immediately buried at sea. If it were one of the naval ships, you would already be bound tightly and thrown into the sea. Fortunately, we the Black Whale Group don''t mind these rules! You should be very thankful. Alright, let me think about what job to assign you." I still have to thank you? Chen Qi thought sarcastically. Black-eyed tapped his temple with his finger, sizing up his ship: "We don''t lack crew to handle salvaging, and you, a young man, probably lack specialized knowledge and haven''t properly exercised your body... Hmm... what positions are vacant?" "Captain, the assistant who helped me with the medicinal herbs just died, give him to me." Chen Qi''s ears perked up, and his body trembled slightly. A gentle female voice reached his ears from his left. Chapter 4: Chapter 3: Crack Female? Chen Qi turned his head, blinked, and showed a slight surprise. Someone was actually taking the initiative to ask for him! In front of him was a black-haired female wearing a half crow mask and dressed in a black apothecary''s outfit. The only ship''s doctor on this vessel, and one of the few literate individuals onboard¡ªmost didn''t even know her real name, calling her Little Crow instead. From the half-exposed delicate and fair face, it was clear that she was a young woman¡ªher image stood in stark contrast to this bloodthirsty band of pirates. Chen Qi''s gaze fell upon the ship''s doctor, his pupils contracting! He recognized her! To be exact, he had seen her in popular videos. As a transmigrator from another world into a game, he had finally encountered a character he recognized! She was a game character who had gained massive popularity recently. A mad pirate doctor passionate about studying deep-sea creatures, with a wild fascination for marine life, but with her madness came a second identity. That was of an undercover agent planted within the Black Whale Group. She had been secretly relaying information about the Black Whale Group, sabotaging many of their operations and saving numerous lives. In the middle of the game, to stop the Black Whale Group''s massacre, she injected herself with a fatal mutagenic potion and transformed into a banshee, defeating over a thousand pirates and nearly a hundred players who had joined the city''s defense, all amidst her desperate cries. With her stunning beauty in her final moments and her unique story, she became quite famous among players, inspiring numerous fan creations. In the Witch Sea game, many players joined evil forces, and under the official videos, they spammed "Revive her!"¡ªwanting to resurrect the deceased Miss Crow and change her destiny. Of course, with Chen Qi''s current strength, he couldn''t even control his own fate, let alone change someone else''s. Although he could defeat the Black Bull, at the end of the day, he was still just an ordinary person who hadn''t stepped onto the path of the Transcendent, leaving his fate to be controlled by others. But this was also quite good news¡ªif he could work under Little Crow, at the very least his life would be much safer than under other ferocious pirates. The Black-eyed Captain stood up, exhaling a puff of thick smoke: "You want this man? Did your last helper die, Little Crow? That''s the seventh one already." Dead... seven of them... Chen Qi instantly felt as if he had been slapped in the face; working under the ship''s doctor might not be so safe after all. Little Crow bent down, her face scented with medicinal herbs as she leaned in slightly, her red eyes sweeping across his face: "Yes, I''ve repeatedly instructed him, but he still made an error in handling the herbs. I need a new assistant, one who can read and learn quickly," she said. The Black-eyed Captain asked: "Can you read, boy?" "Hmm." Chen Qi confidently nodded his head; he was literate, just like the ship''s doctor. The Black-eyed Captain pondered for a moment, then patted Chen Qi on the shoulder: "Alright, kid, work well under Little Crow. Here in the Black Whale Group, we never shortchange capable people. With us, you''ll earn ten times more than you ever did with hard work! After we return to port, you''ll get ten Gold Coins. By then, everyone who looked down on you will kneel and lick your boots." Ten Gold Coins! What a concept¡ªthat was enough to buy a decent small house in a big city! This promise was enormous indeed, Captain. Chen Qi could only pretend to be delighted, nodding his head. From now on, he was to be the assistant to a ship''s doctor. Black Crow turned around: "Follow me to the medical room, you have a task today." "Yes, Black¡­ Crow¡­ Big Sister." Chen Qi followed her, and due to the forum, he almost called her Little Black Crow just now. Although in the players'' eyes she was the cute yet scheming Miss Black Crow, now she was his actual superior, the kind he had no choice but to comply with. If she said one, he could absolutely not say two! The medical room was located on the second level of the ship, in a rather large independent cabin. His former ''residence'' had been the slave quarters, where over fifty people were crammed together in a space filled with stifling and dirty air. Yet the medical room before his eyes was large enough to be thrice the size of one slave quarter. The air was suffused with a faint mix of herbal and disinfectant odors. Light passed through frosted glass windows and brass chandeliers, casting mottled shadows on the wooden wall panels and brass medical instruments. On a wooden table to the left, there were even seven glass jars containing sea creatures. Chen Qi excitingly swept his gaze across the room before him, his start in the game being the ultimate blank slate, with only a very narrow house in his original owner''s hometown of Maro Town. If only he could have a room like this in another world, how wonderful that would be. Black Crow entered the medical room and, after making sure the door was closed, said softly: "Take off your clothes!" "???" Chen Qi blinked, somewhat disbelieving his own ears. Take them off? He had heard stories on the forum about the Witch Sea region of the game, where the people were upright and honest. He never expected it to be so overpowering! He had never been ordered like this before and was momentarily stunned. Without giving Chen Qi time to think, Black Crow commanded again: "Take them off." "Alright..." Although he was very unwilling, he had no power to resist at the moment and had to survive for the time being. Only when he became strong could he turn the tables! Chen Qi immediately took off his blood-stained and sweaty shirt, revealing his upper body. The body he had after transmigration was not strong; in this world, such ordinary bodies were not uncommon. Except for the blue ''tattoo'' on his back, because of the spine infection from the Sea Beast, one could clearly see the blue patterns on his back that resembled both a spider and tentacles. Black Crow bent over, her gaze focused and sharp, staring at the pattern on Chen Qi''s back. "As I thought, you have been infected by a special Sea Beast. This sea beast didn''t consume blood, didn''t damage the subcutaneous tissue, and didn''t have the unique Qi of a sea beast. It''s incredibly mild..." During Chen Qi''s confrontation with the black ox earlier, Black Crow had noticed his back. As a ship''s medic who specialized in researching deep-sea biology, she had developed a terrifying obsession with deep-sea organisms! Sea Beasts were usually highly aggressive towards humans, and even for her, someone well-traveled and knowledgeable, this was the first time she had encountered such a unique organism! And the Sea Beast appeared so tranquil, as if it had become one with Chen Qi! "Huff, huff¡­ Truly wondrous, it''s a pity this ship lacks machinery to safely examine the depths of your spine." This Sea Beast might very well form the basis of a groundbreaking medical paper! And it seemed quite cute too! The little crow''s body trembled slightly, her face flushed crimson, and even her tone became extremely excited as she unconsciously reached out her hand, slowly touching: "Ah, ah~" "Crow... big sister..." Sister Crow, keep your cool! Chen Qi cautioned, clearly feeling the intense heat of the little crow''s breath on his back. The other party''s obsession and madness for the Sea Beast had somewhat exceeded his expectations! Deep sea fanatics, truly terrifying! If he did not intervene, he feared the next moment her hand would plunge into his body and yank out his spine alive! Though she appeared frail, this person was a bona fide Transcendent! "Cough, cough¡­" Hearing the reminder, the little crow coughed twice, straightened her mask, "You change out of your clothes later, then take a good bath. Oh, find somewhere concealed to change, it''s best not to be seen by others. Among that bunch, there are those who fancy someone like you." She immediately resumed the professional demeanor of a ship physician, retrieving a set of clean clothes from a cabinet. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Cotton jackets, shirts, trousers, and slip-resistant boots and gloves. "Thank you, Sister Crow." Chen Qi was covered in a strong smell of blood and sweat, and his tattered clothes indeed needed replacing. He accepted the clothes, felt them, and concluded they were decently made. Hmm? There was something hard underneath the clothes! Chen Qi pulled out the hard object, and blue ethereal text appeared before his eyes once more. [Collector: Description: A brass steampunk pistol, manufactured with a special technique, with twice the penetrating power of an ordinary pistol.] A pistol? Why give this to me? Chen Qi''s mouth gaped slightly, startled by the sudden surprise. This device certainly beats a curved sword any day! In the Witch Sea, pistols were not rare, but this one, crafted with special techniques, had an elevated penetrating power that made it effective against monsters. Although this weapon did not possess Transcendent elements, it was famous in player forums, produced by the Hammer Armory Corporation, and definitively a Divine Artifact for pioneering! In a pay-to-win game, it would at least cost 648 Gold Coins to be gifted! "Why, Sister Crow?" Chen Qi, breaking out in a cold sweat, turned to look at the little crow. He knew, the value of this pistol could possibly fetch five slaves like himself! Seeing his panicked expression, the little crow revealed a hint of a pleased smile: "You''re my assistant; I definitely don''t want to see another assistant die so easily. Plus, you possess significant medical value. In short, this is for your protection; you''ll need it soon." The little crow picked up her notes and pen, drawing what she had seen on the back and smiling obsessively. "Gonna need it soon¡­ a gun?" Chen Qi tilted his head, clueless. The little crow placed a finger on her chin: "Don''t you know? I just remembered, you used to be a slave and are completely unaware of the Sawshark''s destination this time." "Isn''t the Sawshark headed for a major city?" The Sawshark was filled with slaves, so Chen Qi subconsciously thought their target would be a city. As a male slave like himself, he could very well be sold to some perverted wealthy female merchant to experience a life of suppressed luxury and fame! The little crow picked up a list of Potions from the table: "No, the Sawshark''s next destination is not a city, but a crack, a dangerous crack located above the deep sea." She calmly stated a terrifying fact. "A crack!" That single word made Chen Qi''s heart pound violently. In the context of New Day, cracks were passages to other worlds. Within these cracks, one could find Transcendent power and technology, as well as Transcendent resources. The core reason the world of New Day survived in a sunless environment was due to the power of these cracks. The Transcendent items, powers, and technologies found within were coveted treasures sought after by countless individuals. Of course, the rarer the Transcendent item, the greater the danger. Risk and opportunity coexisted! For most ordinary people, the cracks were places where fates could be changed. And for players, the fastest way to become stronger in the early stages was to venture into a crack and acquire Transcendent resources! Given the uniqueness of his talent, it seemed his crisis was not about to end so soon... Chen Qi lowered his head, caressing the wonderful Collector in his hand. His intuition told him that the crack the Sawshark was headed for was no mere novice crack. The danger of the crack would bring fear and chaos, and within that fear and chaos lay the perfect opportunity for his escape. A chance to flee from the Black Whale Group! Chen Qi''s heartbeat quickened even more as he glanced out of the ship''s medical room window. The black waves churned, and more fog began to swallow up the Sawshark. Bringing so many slaves to a crack at sea... The survival rate in the impending crack was not likely to be high. A glint of light flashed in Chen Qi''s eyes. Transcendence, and the freedom that was rightfully his, might be right before him. Chapter 5: Chapter 4 Rewards Chen Qi was thinking about the next plan. The little crow shook her head; she saw a novice''s unique excitement in the other person''s eyes. In this vast sea, too many young people harbored their family''s hopes, stepping from the small islands into the coastal cities, aiming to carve out a career. And the cracks, especially the unknown ones, contained a fortune in valuable things. This casual sum of money could exceed what an ordinary person could make in a year. Among them, there were those especially willing to take risks, tired of the day-to-day work, wanting to step into a crack, earn a fortune, and become a respected Transcendent. The city newspapers loved to publish these rare success stories every day, making many newcomers subconsciously overlook the high mortality rate of the unknown cracks. The little crow asked, "Have you been to an unknown crack?" I''ve been to quite a few and am even a well-known guide on the list. Chen Qi thought to himself, but the original owner of his body indeed hadn''t stepped into any unknown crack missions. He hadn''t even visited the safe mine crack in his hometown Maro Town. "No." Chen Qi replied. Just as I thought! The little crow smiled slightly, sincerely advising, "Don''t believe the newspapers. Aside from a few incidents, the rest is made up. Striving to get rich overnight is a very difficult task. Unknown cracks are often extremely dangerous, especially for a newcomer like you. Remember, this gun is for your protection, and not a tool for seeking wealth. The crack we are heading to next will be even more dangerous than you imagine." Although most pirates were desperate treasure seekers, she did not want a newcomer, a valuable "patient," to die so soon. "Sister Crow, what kind of dangers are there in the crack we''re going to?" Chen Qi feigned fear as he asked. If he wanted to plan an escape, he needed more information. The little crow walked over to the Sea Beast tank and gently caressed a squid-like Sea Beast: "A large Sea Beast den. In there reside creatures capable of completely swallowing a merchant ship. The moment you see them, their twisting and crawling, damp bodies will slowly permeate into your body, swallowing you from top to bottom, little by little, like a cherry... Moreover, this is just the known information." Speaking, the little crow''s mouth curved up, paired with the pitch-black crow mask, revealing a creepy smile. Large Sea Beast... This is just too... Awesome! Chen Qi was delighted, he now possessed Deep Sea Affinity, and most deep-sea creatures posed no danger to him. They were all his beloved kith and kin! It could be said that this crack, feared by the pirates, was tailor-made for him. But considering the little crow''s sinister smile, he absolutely could not reveal this joy at the moment. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Absolutely not... Since she was his immediate superior, he still needed to give her face, playing along with her villainous grin. Chen Qi cooperatively sucked in a breath of cold air, indicating it was indeed terrifying. Seeing his expression, the little crow reassured happily, "But don''t worry, in the crack, your job is to assist me, namely to heal injured crew members. Dealing with Sea Beasts is not your responsibility. As long as you do your work well, even if we run into danger, I will protect you. Of course, that''s provided you prove you''re worth protecting." The little crow patted his shoulder. "Hmm." Chen Qi nodded, he roughly understood. Before returning, as long as he didn''t do something too outrageous, he could gain protection from this ship''s doctor Miss. After speaking, the little crow''s tone became serious: "Alright, that''s enough small talk. Next, I will introduce your job. As per the ship''s rules, your dinner depends on your performance at work. If your work causes any losses, not only will you miss your meal, but you will also be whipped." The little crow detailed the tasks of a ship doctor''s assistant. The job of a ship doctor''s assistant was not complex, mainly room cleaning and handling medicinal materials. Cleaning rooms was not difficult, as the little crow herself was a person who emphasized cleanliness and tidiness. The real challenge was handling the medicinal materials. Apart from regular herbs, there was a very special type of medicinal material: Sea Beast. The small sea beasts in the ship doctor''s room each carried a large amount of rare medicinal materials. For example, the pearls under the special jellyfish umbrella, the special venom inside the octopus... These Sea Beasts were considered Transcendent animals, and their body parts could be used to create Transcendent potions. However, considering their renewability and the little crow''s special preferences, one absolutely could not harm these Sea Beasts while collecting these materials. Although these Sea Beasts were soaked in a special fluid, they were still extremely dangerous. When extracting these materials, if not handled properly, it could easily result in fatal injuries. This was like trying to pull a tooth from a vigorous living tiger''s mouth. According to the little crow, the previous assistant died because he mishandled the operation, forgot to wear gloves while drunk, and got infected by the Sea Beast venom. "Here, take this." The little crow took out two books. Chen Qi received the "Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide" and a book on "Normal Human First Aid." Before reaching the crack, apart from the mission, he also needed to find time to practice shooting and gather some information on the ship. This task was just fine... The little crow instructed, "Extracting medicinal materials is the main task, but it''s a bit difficult for a newcomer; you can practice with the safe Sea Beast tanks on the table." Chapter 6: Chapter 4 Rewards_2 "If you do a good job these next few days, I''ll give you a special reward." Reward! Chen Qi was instantly energized. Under other pirates, there wouldn''t usually be any extra rewards. With that said, the little crow used a key to open a door inside the ship''s medical room. Behind the door were glass jars containing sea beasts. At a glance, there were at least forty such glass jars! "If you can extract from more than three by tonight, I''ll add meat to your dinner. If you can extract medicinal materials from five jars, I''ll give you a life-saving potion. If your learning and practical skills are strong and you can do more than ten, I''ll give you a super awesome potion. The value of this potion, even if you worked hard for a year, you might not be able to afford it." "What if it''s more than fifteen?" "Twenty is the level I personally achieve," the little crow hummed with a sneer. More than fifteen, what a joke! Extracting medicinal materials from the body of a sea beast sounds simple, but it''s a real test of patience and technique, and even for the little crow, who had many years of medical experience and gave it his all, he could probably only manage to extract from twenty by tonight. "Don''t set your goals too high at the start, aim for practicality, keep patient." The little crow picked up a medicine box, "Alright, I''m going to check the hygiene on the ship and distribute medications. Remember, when dealing with sea beasts, don''t lose your patience, patience is the key. You must remember, each and every one of these sea beasts is extremely precious, very precious, worth you working an extra ten years." After giving his instructions, the little crow left the medical room, leaving Chen Qi alone. "Phew..." S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once the other person left, Chen Qi sat in the chair, flipping through the "Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide." The book detailed numerous cases of severe injuries from failed attempts. It''s not easy in this other world either, with people dying in the attempt to extract medicinal materials, mortgage debts looming, and the need to learn... Five minutes passed in the blink of an eye. "Alright, it took me five minutes, and now I fully understand it." Chen Qi closed the book; his mind had completely grasped how to extract the medicinal materials from sea beasts. Now his newbie panel was too weak; he had to grow it for a while. The little crow was a doctor and had many powerful potions; if he could get those potion rewards, it would be of great help for his future actions. Better to behave obediently before planning his escape. Chen Qi walked into the storage room filled with sea beast jars, put on gloves, and began to work! Theoretically, with his Deep Sea Affinity, sea beasts wouldn''t attack him, and the task of extracting medicinal materials should be easy for him. However, the specific effects of Deep Sea Affinity still required further verification. First, Chen Qi fancied a black octopus the size of a human head. He slowly extended his hand into the jar, dipped it into the water, and reached into the mouth beneath the octopus'' head. Then he raised his middle finger and index finger, carefully plucking off the granular special medicinal materials from the octopus'' body. Each step was important, as stated in the book. Slowly, with patience... Suddenly, the octopus'' tentacles and suction cups forcefully tightened, entangling his wrist. Damn it, a mistake! His mind understood, but his hand didn''t! At that moment, the tentacles of the deep-sea monster exerted a violent force, emitting an indescribable strange sound, like a low cry or a mournful tune. What was it trying to convey? Fear, hostility, assimilation, or introducing me to their god? Chen Qi broke into a cold sweat. Although he had the Deep Sea Affinity talent, he didn''t understand the language of deep-sea creatures. He could only rely on a kind of intuition, the intuition of his body, to feel this ancient biological information. Feel, slowly feel... As long as you take it slowly, you can understand the terrible language of this sea beast! Chen Qi relaxed his body and focused his attention on his hand. Finally, in an instant! Chen Qi felt the meaning of the ancient creature''s language: "Ah, that feels good, do it again, again~" Fuck! In that moment of realization, Chen Qi''s heart turned cold, and he couldn''t help but curse inwardly before suddenly grabbing the medicinal material and yanking his hand out of the jar. With a look of terror and his pupils contracted, he stared at the ominous octopus sea beast in the jar. What had he just felt! Is this the kind of message a deep-sea monster should communicate to a human! Where''s its monster dignity? Did his just now erringly touch the sea beast''s comfortable spot? Wait, what part of the sea beast did he touch just now? Chen Qi shook his head, not wanting to think too hard; he wasn''t some deep-sea creature enthusiast. Regardless, he had extracted the medicinal material, and his understanding of the Deep Sea Affinity talent had increased. This also proved, his Deep Sea Affinity talent was indeed strong! Bang! Just then, the door of the medical room was suddenly pushed open, and the little crow''s head slowly peeked in, looking at the still shaken Chen Qi. She had just passed by and heard the sound of the sea beast and Chen Qi moving backward. The voice of some sea beasts possessed a strange magic that could induce a feeling of fear in people. Chen Qi''s reaction clearly indicated that he had been scared. Perhaps sea beasts were still too terrifying for ordinary people, the little crow thought, shaking her head slightly. At this rate, it was questionable whether he could even do three by tonight, not to mention more than five. He might even develop a phobia of deep-sea creatures! How was she supposed to train him to be her assistant in the future! Raising a good assistant is no easy task, thought the little crow with a sigh, trying to reassure: "Keep calm, take it slowly, there''s plenty of time before evening." Chapter 7: Chapter 4 Rewards_3 "Don''t fear a single failure." "This fear can hardly be avoided," Chen Qi thought to himself. After saying that, the little raven withdrew her head and left again. Her work today was plentiful, as they neared the target crack, more and more people began to show signs of discomfort. "Tsk..." Next time, be more careful, Chen Qi patted his face and looked at these oddly shaped small sea beasts, rolling up his sleeves again. He could now be sure that, with his Deep Sea Affinity, it was extremely simple for him to extract these medicinal materials. To him, these sea beasts were not monsters but like human children holding lollipops! And all he needed to do was quickly snatch the lollipops from them! It would take at most an hour to collect everything. He just needed to casually take some medicinal materials from the sea beasts every once in a while. This also meant he had lots of free time today. Chen Qi turned his head, looked through the small window to the outside, and at the collector''s pistol at his waist. The fog was getting thicker; they were not far from the crack. He wasn''t proficient in the use of firearms, nor did he have knowledge of close combat weapons. He needed to take some time to enhance his combat skills. At the same time, to escape, it would be best to observe the condition of the entire ship. That''s decided then... Chen Qi''s eyes showed determination. Time to get to work! ... ... A busy day passed in a flash, and as night fell, the Sawshark sailed smoothly through the darkness. "Done!" Chen Qi collapsed into the chair with ease; today, he had completed his work and had observed the entire Sawshark. Also, he had taken some time to practice shooting with the pirates outside. "I''m back, how did the work go?" The off-work little raven opened the door, carrying two dry loaves of bread in her right hand, a medicine chest on her shoulder, and a leather whip in her left hand. The whip! Chen Qi, who was resting in the chair, saw this object and instantly tensed up. He became fully alert! On the pirate ship, where an atmosphere of violence was heavy, newcomers were usually targeted. Pirates would look for any excuse to beat them up. Especially someone like Chen Qi, who had no background and was a slave turned crew member. Today, while observing the Sawshark, Chen Qi heard talk from some of the crew about Doctor Raven. This cute yet scheming Ms. Raven, from the previous world''s website, was considered a terrifying quack doctor by these bloodthirsty pirates. She laughed creepily during treatments, didn''t administer anesthesia during surgery, and resorted to violence against patients who didn''t follow medical orders... Through violence, Little Raven was an existence many crew members feared. If one considers her undercover status, this violence could likely be her form of retribution against ''pirates.'' However, according to Chen Qi''s speculation, there was another reason. She might have a sadistic streak! Especially when she held a whip in her hand! This further confirmed his suspicion! This was definitely bad news for him. "Sister Raven, let me help you with that." Chen Qi immediately stepped forward, smoothly taking the medicine chest, the bread, and the whip from her, and then slowly placed them on the cabinet. "How did the work go?" Little Raven twirled her hand and asked. According to the management lessons the Black-eyed Captain gave her today, after giving sweetness, one must follow with bitterness. She thought it best to establish her authority over the new crew member tonight! After all, she wasn''t very tall, and her voice wasn''t harsh, so she couldn''t intimidate people with just a look, like the Black-eyed Captain could. Chen Qi quickly replied: "The cleaning is done, and for the medicinal materials, according to the guide, I collected a total of nineteen jars." "How many?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little Raven''s eager hand suddenly softened. "Nineteen." Chen Qi answered seriously again. The previous owner had experience dealing with sea beasts, so this number was not exaggerated. It wasn''t fifty jars because he was lazy and wanted to be realistic. It wasn''t twenty jars, as he wanted to give some face to his immediate superior, this little raven. Chapter 8: Chapter 5 Yellow Needle "Ah!?" Little Raven''s hands were somewhat chaotic, and a trace of confusion and anxiety flashed in her eyes! To handle the workload of nineteen, one would need to resort to some rough methods, otherwise it would be difficult to accomplish. You''re not a brute, are you? Surely no sea beast jars have been damaged yet? She immediately checked all the sea beast jars, fearing that the precious medicinal materials might be compromised. Just as Chen Qi had said, nineteen jars of medicinal materials had already been extracted, and beautifully so. Moreover, the sea beasts she usually raised appeared listless, but today they were unexpectedly full of vitality! This also meant that there were few mistakes in the manipulation. Beautifully done... Little Raven sighed in relief, her face slightly flushed, a bit happy. But on second thought, with no reason to whip him, Little Raven sighed heavily again: "Sigh..." Chen Qi was instantly startled, as if he had been struck by a whip. "Why are you sighing? I spent half an hour, laboriously completing this challenging job!" Chen Qi felt that, although he had finished the job beautifully, she truly wanted to whip him from the heart! Little Raven adjusted her mask. She didn''t really want to whip him, nor was she a sadist. As a firm fan of the deep sea, she just wanted an excuse to have Chen Qi take his shirt off again, to have another look at the sea beast pattern on his back. Then give a symbolic couple of whacks on his buttocks. But this was nineteen! Quite a large workload! "Should I whip him nineteen times too? No no no, that''s just crazy, hellish thoughts..." Little Raven dismissed the idea. She must have devoted a lot of thought to this, meticulously read every letter of the "Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide," racked her brain, and accomplished it. She also got frightened by the sea beasts'' terrifying cries midway, but despite this, he still overcame his fear and completed the job beautifully! S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And he did it on an empty stomach, no less! Such hard work, she couldn''t really pick on him as the Black-eyed Captain had said. Tired from a day''s work, Little Raven also collapsed in the chair, smiling: "Nineteen? How did you do it?" Simply through hard work, it''s very difficult to achieve. Chen Qi recalled the original host''s memories, rubbing his hands: "I was born in Daluo Town of the Moonstone Islands, helped fishermen deal with some sea beasts, and I also attended university; I guess my comprehension is decent." In this post-apocalyptic world, after centuries of a peaceful era, every country had established academies specifically for training Transcendents. The country where his story started was known as Shell Country, a nation focused on wealth with developed industries, where the education sector was on the rise. In Shell Country, there were many top academies for training Transcendents. However, unlike Earth''s academies, the entry requirements here were far stricter, and the majority of students were either nobles or descendants of powerful Transcendents. Commoners aspiring to enter the academies needed sufficiently high levels of inspiration and had to pass various difficult professional exams to qualify; the acceptance rate was extremely low. "Oh? You also took the university entrance exams?" Little Raven hadn''t expected this little slave to have, like her, once been an exam candidate for university. Even among the commoners, families willing to take the exams usually had some assets; becoming a slave on a pirate ship was highly unlikely. Chen Qi responded: "Yes, I have some gift for inspiration, tried for the Royal University twice, but failed both times." "I applied to a medical college that was jointly established with the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom." "Oh, did you get in?" Chen Qi asked, as the player-made game data had mentioned Little Raven''s proficiency in medicine but had not discussed her educational background. The atmosphere, once warm, suddenly grew a bit tense. "..." In Chen Qi''s mind, the image of a whip suddenly appeared; perhaps he shouldn''t have asked that question. "If I had passed, why would I be on a pirate ship, being a crazy female pirate all day, chatting cheerfully with a captured slave..." Little Raven was somewhat speechless, resting her face in her hand: "What do you think? The spots in these joint medical colleges are few, and we can only pick what''s left after the nobles and tycoons finish." "Of course, my own abilities weren''t up to snuff then. I just got complacent when I became a First Order ''Doctor Apprentice'' and missed this precious opportunity." "After I got the Doctor Apprentice license, I went out to make my own way due to various reasons."'' As she spoke, Little Raven felt somewhat sad. "Doctor Apprentice license!?" And according to the laws of the kingdom, only those with an entry-level Doctor''s license could become a legitimate ''Doctor.'' The Apprentice license did not qualify one to practice medicine. Chen Qi was slightly surprised; in his mind, Little Raven''s medical skills were impressive, and she ventured out right after getting her Apprentice license. This was unlicensed practice! She was definitely a quack! But on a pirate ship full of all sorts, this was somewhat normal. Feeling underestimated, Little Raven clenched her fist, boasting: "Don''t look down on me just because I have only an Apprentice license; it''s just that my status didn''t suit taking the license." "In research on deep-sea diseases, I might be even better than the legendary Healer, the Flower Witch!" "Oh, is that so." Gurgle~ Suddenly, a soft grumble came from Chen Qi''s stomach. He was hungry. According to the ship rules, newly joined crew members were not entitled to eat in the dining hall; they could only have hot meals there after successfully completing a job with the pirate ship. Seeing the bread on the cupboard, the tired Little Raven immediately sat up. Chapter 9: Chapter 5 Yellow Needle_2 She was here to establish her authority and reward Chen Qi, but somehow, they ended up chatting. And chatting quite excitedly! This way, all her authority would be gone, and in a few days, they would call her Little Crow in secret... Little Crow handed him two pieces of bread: "Eat some bread first, with dried fruit." Chen Qi took the bread and took a bite. The slightly sweet taste of the dried fruit burst on his taste buds. Refreshing! Compared to modern bread, it was so hard it almost felt like a stone, but for Chen Qi, who had been starving all day, it was the ultimate delicacy. Little Crow picked up her medical kit: "Almost forgot, your reward." According to their agreement, if he could complete more than ten tasks, he would get a special potion. "Extraordinary Potion..." Chen Qi swallowed his saliva. Being a master gamer, he knew the importance of potions. If he wanted to fight monsters early on, Healing Potions or Strength Potions were essential tools! Little Crow opened a hidden compartment in her medical kit, where several precious Extraordinary Potions were stored! Chen Qi took another bite of bread, his eyes filled with anticipation. Little Crow mumbled to herself as she rummaged through the compartment: "This one... no, too strong, your body can''t handle it. This one is for dogs, also no... this one is meant for women, no good either..." Finally, she grasped a yellow syringe. The golden liquid inside the syringe emitted a glow like gold! Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. That was very likely the best early-game Extraordinary Potion¡ªthe Yellow Needle! "This one is too expensive, also no..." She bit her lip and hesitated for a moment. Although they had not been together long, she had a good impression of Chen Qi. His performance was not like that of a slave; he worked diligently and had decent learning abilities. Moreover, he was around her age, possessing limitless potential. "This is a modified version..." Little Crow felt slightly conflicted. Giving a newcomer this potion seemed overly generous. Additionally, there was an unknown Sea Beast in his spine; who knew how long he could live. Little Crow turned her head and glanced at Chen Qi again, her eyes filled with sympathy. With this frail physique, he could not even make it back without some supplemental potions. Besides, if she did not give it to him, greedy Black-eyed Captain would take it sooner or later. "Never mind, I''ll just take a loss!" After all, as his superior, as long as he remained alive, she could extract greater value from him in the future. Little Crow handed the special yellow potion to Chen Qi. "Here is your reward, take it! Remember, this is from Raven, the doctor of the Black Whale Group''s Sawshark, my modified masterpiece!" "Thank you, Sister Raven! I will remember it forever!" With bread in his mouth, Chen Qi took the precious yellow syringe with both hands. Phantom text appeared before his eyes once again. [Yellow Needle - Modified: Nature Form: Cup Description: A special potion from the fissure zone of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, which significantly enhances a person''s energy and endurance for twenty hours, and slightly boosts a person''s self-healing ability, capability value, and poison resistance, while permanently enhancing constitution and randomly changing attributes. This potion is remixed with special deep-sea ingredients and possesses stronger effects than the original potion. Note: Most permanently enhancing attribute potions do not have repeat effects.] Yellow Needle! What a great item! If he were not eating bread, Chen Qi would have exclaimed. It not only could enhance combat abilities but also permanently increase attributes. In early-game potions for ordinary players, those that permanently increased attributes were rare, and the Yellow Needle was one of the best. Although it said it randomly changed attributes, data showed that the Yellow Needle''s random attributes tended to be positive overall. This rare import cost a lot of money. If a handgun collector could buy five slaves like him, then the Yellow Needle could buy ten! Ten whole slaves! Wait, why was he becoming a unit of measurement... Chen Qi mentally joked. Little Crow made a gesture as if preparing to inject, and she gave a cold smile, a pirate''s trademark: "Do you know what this is?" "I know, I heard about this potion in big cities, quite expensive. Thank you, Sister Raven." Chen Qi said earnestly. You know? Little Crow''s mouth curled, her smile became more sinister: "Hehehe~ This is my modified product, recombined with Sea Beast serum, refined through numerous experiments to produce a superior potion. If I were at a medical college, I could patent this potion!" Little Crow closed the medical kit, restraining her smile to maintain her superior''s authority: S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Good things come at a cost. If you complete the extraction of nineteen cans of Sea Beast ingredients daily, only then will you earn the cost of this potion. Right, my modified version takes time to take effect. Since we''ll reach the fissure tomorrow morning, use it then. In the fissure, you''ll need the strength provided by the potion." "Arriving at the fissure tomorrow morning!" Chen Qi looked at the golden potion in his hand, analyzing the current situation in his mind. Today, he spent some time understanding the status of the Sawshark and the fissure. The Sawshark ranked low among the Black Whale Group''s ships, with about sixty crew members. Because of manpower issues, everyone had to go on the fissure exploration, including the ship''s slaves, mostly used for the fissure. To prepare for emergencies, they also had five steam-powered mini-boats with propellers. Chapter 10: Chapter 5 Yellow Needle_3 The steamboats were at the stern, so getting them wouldn''t be hard. Everyone would participate in the crack instance, and there were also escape ships. The escape plan wasn''t just a dream, but a realistic and feasible plan. However, this plan required a timing, a moment when everyone was in chaos. Seeing Chen Qi deep in thought, Little Raven thought he was scared. Not everyone was like pirates, lured by treasure and losing their reverence for life. Little Raven comforted him: "Don''t worry, although the crack is dangerous, the Black Whale Group rewards crew members who participate in the major operations. This journey to the crack is one such major operation. The Black Whale Pirate Group has profound resources. If you have half a year of experience, you have a chance to get an Occupation Card and become a Transcendent." "After the journey to the crack, if you can keep working with the Sawshark for a few more jobs to accumulate six months of experience, by then, I can help you apply for a Cup Phase ''Doctor Apprentice'' Occupation Card. If you''re lucky enough, becoming a Second-tier professional isn''t a fantasy." "Cup Phase ''Doctor Apprentice'' Occupation Card..." Chen Qi propped his chin in thought. Occupation Cards came from the cracks, just like potions, and were essential items for becoming Transcendent. Each Occupation Card had an attribute of Nature Form. In the setting of the New Sun World, there were thirteen Nature Forms, representing different forces and symbols, like gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, important attributes of extraordinary power. For example, the Cup Phase of the ''Doctor Apprentice'' Occupation Card represented evolution, flesh, life, eternity, and other symbols. As a veteran player, Chen Qi remembered the abilities of nearly a hundred Transcendent professions. The ''Doctor Apprentice,'' a First Order Occupation Card, could grant basic Disease Resistance and basic self-healing physique as two passive abilities, increase learning comprehension of medical knowledge, and included a basic Spiritual Healing Technique. Little Raven, imitating the tone of the Black-eyed Captain, continued: "Whether in the Black Whale Group or elsewhere, doctors are scarce and respected positions. This crack is very important. If we can find the Hunter''s treasure in this mission, it will be a great achievement! If we find the treasure, I''d even say, as long as you can come out of this crack alive, even if you don''t take on dangerous voyages afterward, you endure for six months, and you''ll get the precious ''Doctor Apprentice'' Occupation Card!" Six months...Chen Qi furrowed his brow and asked a question: "Sister Raven, can I really survive six months?" Little Raven''s mouth instantly felt as if it was stuffed and she fell silent. Indeed, as a new pirate, how easy was it to survive six months in the pirate group? Not to mention the increasingly dangerous voyages of the Black Whale Pirate Group, with the Kingdom''s Navy cracking down more severely due to its title of the Pirate Emperor. Chen Qi already had his answer in mind. Sorry, but he had no interest in the healer profession right now! What a trash profession! If it were a peaceful era and he didn''t have the Deep Sea Affinity talent, he might really consider becoming a ship doctor. But according to the game background, the world-destroying powers were returning, and the Black Whale Group had gone completely mad in the pursuit of ancient powers... Little Raven herself turned into a monster and died for trying to stop the Black Whale Group''s massacre. If he really followed Little Raven to become a ship doctor, worked hard at medicine, and continued on this path... Maybe not long after, he''d reach the ending of this world, and after working hard in the Black Whale Group, end up dying at their hands just like Little Raven. Studying medicine couldn''t save the world, nor save himself. Not to mention, this Transcendent profession would take a full six months to acquire. Staying in the Black Whale Group was not a wise choice. The atmosphere between the two became a bit subtle. Approaching the crack, neither of them was sure to survive. Night had already deepened, and Little Raven shook her head: "Don''t worry, you are already a member of the Black Whale Group. There won''t be any problems tomorrow. Sleep early, I still have some work to do. There aren''t any spare crew cabins, sleep where you are; there''s a blanket by the bookshelf." Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Okay..." Chen Qi''s eyelids drooped. After fighting the Black Bull and suffering long-term malnutrition, his whole body was extremely tired. What a brand new world, maybe not so bad... Chen Qi lay down, covered himself with the blanket, and fatigue allowed him to momentarily forget the chaotic information in his mind. He last saw Little Raven sit at the desk before he slowly closed his eyes. His breathing gradually became steady, and he seemed to hear the sounds of pirate clamor and waves in his ears. Although there was still plenty of work left, Little Raven didn''t put pen to paper for a long time. Chen Qi''s last question had pierced her thoughts like a sword, making her uneasy. She self-deprecatingly reminded herself that she was just an insignificant ship doctor on a pirate ship, a failure who couldn''t get into medical school. Not to mention him, could she herself really survive for half a year? Little Raven listened to the sound of waves and slumped onto the desk. In the vast ocean waves, how many could truly control their destiny? Troubled, she slowly closed her tired eyes and fell asleep. In the gentle sound of the ocean waves, the two slept soundly, very soundly... Until a new day arrived, and the sunlight once again shone on the deck of the Sawshark. The sound of waves crashing against the ship slowly woke Chen Qi, and he heard the voices of pirates nearby. The footsteps on the deck grew more frequent, and the pirates'' voices became more excited. The crack had arrived... Chapter 11: Chapter 6: The Treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter! "The crack is right before our eyes, the time to go ashore has come!" "My warriors! Grab your drinks and gather on deck!" On the deck, the Black-eyed Captain yelled with all his might, his huge voice piercing through the entire Sawshark. Was the Black-eyed Captain''s voice always this loud... Chen Qi got up, glancing over the ship''s infirmary in front of him. Little Crow had gotten up early and was already prepared to enter the crack. Even though she hadn''t slept much, she was showing an excitement she had never exhibited before. She quickly packed up and said: S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We''re ready to set off, take two cans of painkillers, ten bottles of Healing Potion, five doses of tranquilizer, a bottle of Sea Beast oil, and bandages. In this crack, your job is to timely distribute the medicines to the wounded." "Okay." Chen Qi answered excitedly. The time to go ashore was always the most exhilarating moment for pirates. And it was also a perfect opportunity for great endeavors! Without hesitation, Chen Qi packed the necessary items into his backpack and strapped the Gatherer''s Rifle to his waist. Additionally, there was a yellow syringe. This powerful Potion can grant self-healing and an energy BUFF, and it permanently increases constitution, randomly enhancing an attribute! It was time to use it! Chen Qi rolled up the sleeve of his right arm, clenched his teeth, slowly stuck the needle into his skin, and then pressed down hard. The golden liquid rushed into his bloodstream in an instant, ignited the Transcendent Spiritual Power within his body, and then swiftly permeated his entire being. His whole body heated up! A notification screen appeared before Chen Qi''s eyes again. "You have injected a Yellow Needle improvement, gaining an energy boost BUFF, a gold self-healing BUFF, lasting approximately 24 hours. Energy Boost: Your stamina has greatly strengthened, temporarily gaining +3 agility, and +3 strength. Gold Self-healing: During the duration, use the Transcendent Potion within your body to heal external injuries."] "Your constitution has permanently increased by 5, your strength permanently increased by 1 point."] Suddenly, Chen Qi felt like he had boundless energy. A 5-point increase in constitution was quite significant, similar to what some First Order Transcendent professions would offer. Usually, the Yellow Needle often provides a boost in a major attribute at the cost of dropping another attribute; getting a 5-point boost in constitution would typically result in a loss of 1 point in agility. Having no diminished attributes, but instead increased agility, was an incredibly lucky enhancement. Of course, this might be the "improved Potion''s" doing. Awesome! Constitution represents defense and stamina. Chen Qi took a deep breath, feeling every inch of his body. Now, he no longer had to worry about being killed with a single punch by an ordinary pirate of the Black Whale Group; at least it would take two punches. With this attribute value, even without Transcendent Skills, relying solely on his stats, he could take on many dangerous battles in the early stages and beat up the small monsters in the beginner''s village. But unfortunately, this was on the Black Whale pirate group''s ship. "How is it?" Little Crow asked curiously, as after all, this was her painstakingly improved product. "Quite good, it feels even stronger than the Yellow Needle I''ve heard about. If this syringe could be patented, it would definitely make a lot of money." Patenting isn''t that easy... Little Crow adjusted her mask. Although her new assistant seemed to be praising her while also appearing somewhat naive, he always managed to hit the right spot. Little Crow picked up her medicine chest: "Let''s go, stay behind me and gather on deck. The old guy with the black eyes always likes to have a drink and give a speech before entering the crack. By the way, don''t tell the captain about giving you the Yellow Needle, that guy has been wanting this Yellow Needle for a long time." "Not tell... the captain?" Chen Qi showed a puzzled look. Under normal circumstances, the captain is the person with the highest strength and status. Little Crow suddenly clenched her teeth and tightened her small fists: "Yes... that guy always likes to write ''Gold Coin IOUs'' and then use them to take other people''s things. The kind that borrows but never returns. Up to now, he already owes me fifty Gold Coins! Three Transcendent Potion syringes! In any case, you do need to maintain the proper respect for the captain, but it''s best not to trust that guy''s words too much." As she spoke, Little Crow threw a few punches in the air with her right fist. "Hmm..." Chen Qi nodded slightly. From the first moment he saw the Black-eyed Captain, he felt like he was dealing with the boss of a ruthless company. He didn''t expect that the man would even dare to cheat the ship''s medic out of her money! Worthy of being a captain indeed. Chen Qi followed Little Crow through the corridors and over the steps, reaching the deck. The rays of the sun hit his face. Coming to this world, it was the first time he had seen the sunlight... Chen Qi raised his hand to shade part of the sunshine and looked up at the sky, unable to hide the amazement in his heart. The huge white sun burned fiercely, illuminating the world. He suddenly remembered the promotional video of the New Day Era. The old sun had fallen, the new sun sustains the last of humanity''s civilization, which is also why this era is called the New Day Era. The brand-new sunlight was quite comfortable... Chen Qi shook his head and smiled again as he followed Little Crow towards the crowd. On the deck, all the pirates of the Sawshark had assembled. The slaves on the ship were also pulled out. They formed a large circle, with those of higher status standing in front. And in the middle of the large circle was the captain of the Sawshark ¡ª the Black-eyed Captain! Chen Qi followed Little Crow through the crowd. The Black-eyed Captain was drinking from a bottle of rum, humming a pirate''s song of the sea: "Hum hum hum~ We are pirates, with a bottle in the left hand, a cutlass in the right, filling the dead man''s chest with Gold, filling that dead man''s chest! Filling that dead man''s chest!" What a dark chant... Chen Qi thought to himself, paired with the Black-eyed Captain''s hoarse male voice, it was nearly as terrifying as the whispered shanties of Sea Beasts. The Black-eyed Captain stopped his singing as soon as he saw Little Crow. "Little Crow, our best ship''s doctor, you''ve finally arrived! Have you prepared the Sea Beast we need to enter the crack?" Little Crow raised his head and said solemnly: "My new assistant talent is pretty good, did a damn neat job, saved me a lot of work, the parasitic Sea Beasts we''ll need are all ready, Now, cut the crap, get to the point, About the information on the crack, and our target, this isn''t just a regular treasure hunting game, right, Captain?" "A good talent, Little Crow, it''s the first time I''ve heard you praise an assistant, our Sawshark is exactly in need of talent at this time." The Black-eyed Captain''s pure black eyes glanced at Chen Qi, then suddenly he pulled out his pitch-black Cutlass and bellowed: "Everyone, because of the instructions from above, to keep other pirate groups from screwing with our Black Whale Group. I have not yet shared our true objective of this operation with you, which is more precious than tons of Gold! Even more valuable than a Transcendent Occupation Card! Now that the crack is right before us, it''s time to reveal it!" The true target... Chen Qi felt a slight shock in his heart. Normally, the captain wouldn''t hide their objective from the crew, unless, it was something extremely valuable. Valuable enough to be kept a secret. The pirates looked at each other in bewilderment, the Black-eyed Captain seemed to have kept a big secret from them! "Captain, more valuable than tons of Gold, could it be Blackbeard''s sunken ship? I heard that bastard Blackbeard''s sunken ship contained over ten tons of Gold." "Blackbeard! Captain, could you really have found the sunken ship of such a big shot?" The pirates started making a ruckus all at once, each and every one of them dead set on treasure. "No, no, no!" The Black-eyed Captain shook his head, dismissing everyone''s speculations, "It''s the ancient treasure left by someone even more famous than Blackbeard, a treasure location found by our great leader. The treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter!!" With that, the Black-eyed Captain slammed down his drink. A huge roar erupted from the entire ship. Deep Sea Hunter! Chen Qi swallowed hard. He was not a player who specialized in studying plots, nor was he a player from the Witch Sea region. But he still had a profound impression of the Deep Sea Hunter! It was the title of a legendary hunter, with the Deep Sea Hunter and the Black Whale Group both being related to the main storyline of the Witch Sea region. Deep Sea Hunter was incredibly powerful; in the legends of the Witch Sea region, he was the only person to have hunted a deep-sea behemoth after the Witches. Unlike most legends, Deep Sea Hunter, corrupted by the blood of monsters he battled, had no offspring and no disciples. On the contrary, he was feared by the world. Legend had it that after his death, he divided his treasure into several parts, burying it in the hidden places of the great sea, leaving it for those adventurers who possessed the courage. However, the Deep Sea Hunter was so ancient that most pirates stopped pursuing his treasure, so ancient that people doubted its existence. The treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter was real... Chen Qi was quite certain of it. He had seen it on the game forums; the treasures and weapons associated with it were top-notch Divine Artifacts. The treasure he left behind had sold for a terrifyingly high price on the game forums. The pirates were in complete chaos, this was without doubt earth-shattering news. Little Crow asked anxiously: "Captain, is it really the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter?" Chen Qi was excited but also apprehensive at the same time. As a legendary hunter, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter wouldn''t be easy to obtain! Other pirates also voiced their doubts. "Of course! This is the intelligence our great leader has acquired, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter is right behind us!" The Black-eyed Captain turned around. As the Sawshark slowed down, a desolate and small island gradually came into view. Atop the small island, a huge crack, like the gaping maw of a monster, emanated a dark and terrifying aura. That was their destination¡ªthe Sea Beast Cave Rift! At that moment, the Black-eyed Captain greedily glanced at the slaves again. On this ship, there were more than forty slaves. He drew his Cutlass and addressed the slaves: "Under normal circumstances, you would be sold upon arriving at the city and then become playthings in those shameless nobles'' games! With no chance of ever turning your lives around! However, now you have an opportunity, and that is to show your courage in the crack! If you show enough courage and contribute within the crack! I will grant you freedom, and furthermore, award each of you five Gold Coins!" Upon hearing the Black-eyed Captain''s words, a spark of hope lit up in the eyes of some slaves. These slaves were nothing more than cannon fodder meant for navigating through the crack, taken by the Black-eyed Captain. Lastly, the Black-eyed Captain turned towards Chen Qi and the pirates: "The treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter will determine the future of our Black Whale Group! If we secure the treasure, all participants will be rewarded with fifty Gold Coins! In addition, based on different deeds, you will also receive the Transcendent Blessings bestowed personally by our leader!" Transcendent powers, in this superhuman world, are closely tied to status. And fifty Gold Coins, that alone amounts to a significant fortune; these two rewards, let alone changing a person''s destiny, could even change the fate of an entire family! Bang¡ª¡ª The Sawshark stopped before the small island. At this time, the Black-eyed Captain turned back, his eyes filled with boundless greed. "Hahahaha!" He laughed heartily, spreading his arms wide, "My friends! Enough talk! After all, glory and Gold! Are right before our eyes!" Then he leaped vigorously, stepping up to the edge of the crack. "Everyone, follow me into the crack!" Chapter 12: Chapter 7 Inspiration Identification "Follow me." The little crow said, she, as the ship''s doctor, often walked in the middle of the team. And as an attendant, Chen Qi should stay close to her during this process. "Hmm." Chen Qi followed the little crow to the bow, then along the rope ladder, and reached the crack on the island. On this silent island, the crack looked like a giant monster''s mouth, silently waiting for everyone to walk into its trap. As the captain, the Black-eyed Captain held the black knife and charged into the giant mouth without hesitation. Spurred by the Black-eyed Captain''s speech, everyone except Chen Qi and the little crow was filled with excitement and passion. If the hunter''s treasure truly existed, then this crack must hide terrifying dangers... Chen Qi took a deep breath and reminded himself to stay vigilant. Even though the Deep Sea Affinity could make him immune to sea beast attacks, there were still many non-sea-beast monsters in the ocean. "Don''t be afraid, nothing will happen..." The little crow, ahead, cast a glance at the giant crack and said to Chen Qi, then slowly walked down. Chen Qi also carefully descended along the rugged stone wall. The surrounding vision grew darker, and the entrance became narrower and narrower, faint sounds whispered by his ears. This was not a limited-number crack, nor did it have special enlightenment, it was the most ordinary crack... Chen Qi thought. According to the setting of New Sun, many cracks would provide different information based on the level of inspiration. Some cracks would limit the number of people and have unique rules. Generally, cracks without rules were the best places to hunt monsters. As he went deeper, a hint appeared. [You have entered the Sea Beast Cave.] Chen Qi looked up slightly, and a cave appeared before his eyes. The space inside the cave was exceptionally spacious, the stones on the ceiling flickered with a crystalline blue light, and the inside was filled with a salty sea breeze mixed with the stench of marine creatures. It seemed as though he could still hear the faint roars of sea beasts. [Your inspiration is being identified...] In the crack, if the inspiration was higher, there was a chance to obtain special enlightenment hints, and thus acquire clues to clear the crack. His initial inspiration was slightly higher, at 35, more than three times that of an ordinary person. [Identification successful. Sea Beast Cave: Crack Deformation: 0% (This crack has been treated, no deformation or expansion into the world possibility) Nature Form: Null (This cave is already damaged and seems to have no value for exploration) Introduction: A sea beast cave, inhabited by monsters between the deep sea and the land, this is their monster nest. Inspiration Enlightenment: In your inspiration, you vaguely see at the far end of this cave, under the scarlet eyes, a cyan box emitting a special aura.] Just like a game instance description... Chen Qi''s eyes lit up, although he had seen similar panels in many games. When they appeared in reality, it was unavoidable to feel surprised. Crack Deformation Zero... In New Sun''s setting, the initial deformation probability of cracks was around 10%, and it would decrease with each clearance until it reached zero. This meant that many powerful individuals had explored this crack on the sea. Even so, no one had obtained that box despite multiple explorations by predecessors... The box that appeared in this enlightenment was probably the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure mentioned by the Black-eyed Captain. Chen Qi thought as he followed the large group forward. "How do you feel entering the crack for the first time? How is your inspiration? Did you feel any special enlightenment?" The little crow turned her head and looked at Chen Qi, who was deep in thought. "Yes... I sensed some enlightenment, and a monster''s roar..." Chen Qi whispered, not hiding anything, it wasn''t something that needed to be concealed. He could clearly hear more and more breaths. Moreover, these sounds were getting closer and closer to him. "I can feel it... Your inspiration is quite high." The little crow was slightly surprised, her new subordinate always managed to give her unexpected surprises, "High inspiration is a good thing. If we can go back smoothly this time, I can teach you a meditation technique. This technique can further enhance your perception and even enable you to have a third eye." The little crow smiled slightly, already thinking about matters after leaving the crack in just a few steps! Please stop your jinxing behavior! In such a creepy environment, Chen Qi felt a foreboding listening to the little ship doctor''s words. "Ship Doctor Sister, is there some kind of sound around us..." Chen Qi whispered, trying to interrupt the little crow''s jinxing behavior. "Don''t worry, this is your first time entering a crack, you''re lacking experience, this is a 0% deformation crack. Usually, the entrances of such cracks are safe, and my inspiration tells me..." Wow! In an instant, before the little crow finished speaking, a bat with a head-sized body screeched loudly and charged at the two of them from the stone wall! Danger triggered the combat instinct! Chen Qi quickly pulled out the Collector and shot the bat! Bang! The bronze bullet shot out, the immense penetrating power pierced through the bat, and scarlet blood exploded in the air. It was just an ordinary monster bat, not a sea beast, and its combat power was not too strong. Chen Qi watched the smoke rise from the gun barrel and breathed a sigh of relief. [Killed a small bat, gained 7 Spiritual Points.] Looking at the hint before him, Chen Qi felt joy in his heart. In "New Sun''s" setting, killing monsters in cracks granted special resources called Spiritual Points. Essentially, it was like the experience points in typical games. Consuming Spiritual Points could upgrade the transcendent skills on the panel. Unfortunately, he currently did not have a Transcendent Occupation Card, nor did he gain special transcendent skills through other means, and Deep Sea Affinity was clearly not a skill that could be upgraded using Spiritual Points. Thus his Spiritual Points temporarily had no use. Unlike typical games, the Spiritual Points awarded for killing monsters in cracks were not much, and killing monsters too far above one''s own level would not grant any Spiritual Points either. Of course, there were special circumstances, some cracks with the [Blade Phase] tag would provide large kill bonuses. More Spiritual Points acquisition relied on the occupation tasks of transcendent occupation cards. For instance, a Doctor''s Apprentice could gain Spiritual Points by treating patients and learning medicine, thereby upgrading their transcendent skills. However, for the current Chen Qi, 7 points weren''t bad. This gun packs a punch, truly a divine artifact for pioneers... He looked at the Collector in his hand. "Of course, my marksmanship isn''t bad either¡ª" This was his first time using the gun in actual combat and he managed to act so swiftly and accurately. At this moment, Chen Qi glanced at the little crow. "Nicely done, just as I anticipated..." The little crow smiled slightly, masking the embarrassment from her recent words about there being no danger. However, she had seen Chen Qi defeat the black bull while also taking yellow needles, so his quick shooting didn''t surprise her. "..." Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi felt a bit speechless. The bat threat was not a big deal for these bloodthirsty pirates. The real terror lay ahead with this cave''s master¡ªthe Sea Beast. They continued dispatching bats as they carefully proceeded deeper into the cave. In less than ten minutes, the bat swarm was driven back, losing their desire to attack. Going deeper now... Chen Qi held his gun, staying alert. But as the bat swarm retreated, more strange sounds echoed through the cave. Crash! Hiss hiss! Chen Qi heard these sounds by his ears and couldn''t help but look around. In the darkness, he seemed to see shadowy figures. They were waiting for an opportunity¡ª The sounds came more frequently and densely¡ª Chen Qi looked towards the front of the team, they were the main combat force of this expedition. At the forefront, the Black-eyed Captain frowned, drew his precious black knife, and shouted loudly, "Follow me, speed up, they are here already..." Chapter 13: Chapter 8: Emergency Situations The Black-eyed Captain gripped his dark blade tightly, slowly sliding it across the icy ground. Chen Qi''s gaze was fixed intently on the captain in front of him. Just like with the bats from before, he couldn''t be sure if "they" could be affected by the "Deep Sea Affinity". As the Black-eyed Captain walked, he suddenly remembered something and looked back in Chen Qi''s direction: "Right, little crow, don''t you have a vial of Yellow Needle? Do you have it with you? I feel like I''m in need of it..." Bang! Chen Qi''s pupils sharply contracted. In the moment the Black-eyed Captain turned his head, a toad-like blue creature burst from the darkness, its mouth brimming with sharp teeth, and lunged straight for the captain''s tottering hat! "Damn it!" The Black-eyed Captain twisted the blade in a reverse grip, then spun around, using the blade to forcefully block the toad''s bite. Boom! Under the toad''s immense power, the Black-eyed Captain was sent flying, rushing back tens of meters to land in front of Chen Qi. The Deep Sea Toad, a colossal creature towering about six meters tall, had two boulder-like blue eyes and a gaping mouth with fangs that seemed capable of devouring everything! The moment it appeared, the entire pirate crew retreated five meters backwards. It gazed upon the crowd as if they were mere insects. Despite the distance of tens of meters, Chen Qi could faintly sense that it belonged to the ''Deep Sea'' category. The Black-eyed Captain wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and extended his hand toward Chen Qi, who was closest: "Do you have a Healing Potion?" The recent impact had been huge, and the captain had sustained no small amount of internal injuries. "I do..." Chen Qi took out a bottle of Healing Potion from his backpack and handed it to the Black-eyed Captain. The Black-eyed Captain took the potion, gulped it down, then took a deep breath and assumed a sword-drawing stance, staring fixedly at the toad in front of him. "Damn beast!" He cursed ferociously and, like a flash of lightning, he charged out, resolved to slice the Deep Sea Toad''s mouth with his dark blade! The Deep Sea Toad was not to be outdone, opening its massive mouth to bite at the Black-eyed Captain. In the blink of an eye, they clashed! Chen Qi observed the situation and believed the Black-eyed Captain had the upper hand. "Beast! Die!" The Black-eyed Captain roared in anger, his muscles bulging as he channeled all his strength into the edge of the blade. Slash! In the next moment, the blade cut through the Deep Sea Toad''s teeth and instantly tore its body into two crimson halves! S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Captain my lord! Our god!" "By the Sea Goddess above!" The crowd, seeing the obstructing creature halved, let out a long sigh of relief. No, this was just the beginning... Chen Qi muttered to himself, feeling the aura of the deep sea growing stronger! It spread like a fog, enveloping them. "Damn it¡ª" As a Transcendent, the Black-eyed Captain could also sense that frenzied aura approaching like a torrential downpour. A deep rumble resounded around the cavern. The next second, a terrifying scene unfolded. In the surrounding darkness, more and more Deep Sea Toads emerged, each step revealing their lethal fangs as they approached. One, two, ten... Over a hundred! Chen Qi looked around to find that they had all been unwittingly surrounded by the Deep Sea Toads! At that moment, everyone''s face was etched with terror. Even the mightiest among them, their captain, had exhausted all his strength to defeat just one Deep Sea Toad! What about them? The Black-eyed Captain tightened his grip on the hilt of his blade, knowing that as the captain, he must issue commands in such perilous times. There was no path of retreat for us! The only choice was to carve a bloody path through! "All able-bodied fighters, follow me and clear the way! Those without the strength, stick with the Doctor and cover our rear!" The pirates grabbed their weapons, steam shotguns, transcendent hammers, massive blades... The battle was on the brink of erupting, and the entire cave instantly became a battleground where humans fought against monsters. The two strongest individuals on the Sawshark, the Black-eyed Captain and the First Mate of the Sawshark, charged to the forefront, attempting to carve a path through. Meanwhile, some pirates and slaves were responsible for covering their rear, preventing a pincer attack. Chen Qi hurriedly opened his backpack, taking out the necessary items in advance. Just as Little Crow had told him, he was the Doctor''s assistant and wasn''t going to face the monsters directly. Chen Qi pulled out a Healing Potion, witnessing the terrifying scene before him. The combat strength of the deep sea toads was quite formidable; even these battle-hardened crew members often needed two people to take one down. And as for the armed slaves, they served merely as human shields and bait. Under the terrifying onslaught of the sea toads, the pirates suffered casualties in an instant. "Save me, Doc... Big Sis..." A crew member who had his left arm bitten off crawled over with difficulty, his arm as mangled as bloody cotton, tears of blood streaking from his eyes. Behind him, several who were succumbing to their wounds, overwhelmed by fear, crowded around as well. Little Crow adjusted her mask, displaying an unprecedentedly serious expression: "Help him stop the bleeding." "Okay." Chen Qi crouched down, pressing a bandage against the bleeding wound, while feeding the man painkillers and the Healing Potion. In Little Crow''s hands, a green light began to glow. Healing Skill, a transcendent ability, consuming Spiritual Power, could heal a person''s external injuries. However, such Healing Skills required some time, therefore, applying bandages and potions were essential. With their combined efforts, they quickly finished treating the injured. Unlike Earth, with the enhancement of Extraordinary Power, as long as the Healing Skill and Healing Potions took effect, these pirate casualties could rejoin the fight immediately. But despite this, the rate of loss was just too rapid... In just a moment, the area where the two of them were stationed was already populated with ten injured men! And the number of wounded was still rising¡ª Bang! A loud noise erupted from the front! At that moment, the bigshot of the Sawshark, the First Mate of the Sawshark, dragging his injured body, came in front of them. He was covered in blood, and on his right arm were deep blue veins throbbing like several venomous snakes had burrowed inside! He lay down, using every bit of his strength to say: "Save me..." "Deep sea toxin!" Chen Qi was startled; he had seen in the "Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide" that such deep blue veins were usually a sign of poisoning from the deep-sea toad''s deadly toxin. Little Crow furrowed her brows; the First Mate being poisoned was undoubtedly terrible news, given that he was one of their key fighters. The deep-sea toxin possessed Spiritual Power and was of transcendent nature; ordinary Healing Potions and Skills would not suffice for treatment. Had it not been for the First Mate''s high constitution, he would have already burst into fragments. They would have to use a more advanced Healing Skill and perform surgery... This required time, and simultaneously, she couldn''t afford too many disruptions. Little Crow looked at Chen Qi: "I''m leaving the rest of the wounded to you, and if anyone tries to disturb me, stop them! I must maintain absolute focus." Little Crow took out her surgical tools along with special medicines derived by Chen Qi from deep-sea creatures: "May the Sea Goddess, along with the Flower Witch, watch over us. Let there be no accidents during this time..." Having said that, Little Crow focused intently on performing her emergency surgery. Let there be no accidents... Chen Qi suddenly felt an ominous premonition. Their rear had already been breached, and this temporary medical post, filled with ''human meals'', was undoubtedly the most desirable destination for the monsters... Chen Qi tugged at a bandage, turning his head to look back. At the breached spot, a ten-meter-tall deep-sea creature that emitted an ear-piercing roar was gradually advancing towards them. Chapter 14: Chapter 9 Cover ``` Staring down Chen Qi was no ordinary deep sea toad. By its size, as well as its distinctly greyer and harder skin, plus those deep red teeth, it was clearly a more powerful alien species. At this moment, the little crow also noticed the unusual situation with this alien species. With so many injured crew yet to recover, their current state was outright unsuitable for escape! If she was to run now, it would mean abandoning more than a dozen injured on site. Diverting a sliver of her attention, she spoke to Chen Qi: "Take out the Sea Beast oil and sprinkle it on us, it has an auxiliary hypnotic effect, and can also, in front of Sea Beasts, mask our human scent." Auxiliary hypnotic? Your strange medicines sure are plenty... Chen Qi took out the Sea Beast oil, applying it skillfully over them. Hopefully it works... the little crow prayed inwardly. Boom! Boom! The alien species advanced another five meters toward them, then suddenly stopped. After scattering the medicine, Chen Qi turned back to watch the alien species'' movements intently. The deep sea toad''s massive blue eyes stared at him, and Chen Qi''s eyes met its gaze. A stare-off ensued. This little thing looks quite unique? Can my Deep Sea Affinity take effect? Chen Qi wondered. This deep sea toad should be a creature of the deep sea attribute. "Roar!" All of a sudden, the deep sea toad opened its giant maw and roared in their direction. Its voice seemed to carry an ancient power, awakening everyone''s instincts and fears! The roar almost stopped the injured on the ground from their hearts beating. Everyone, except for Chen Qi, was in a state of shock. The little crow, too, was severely scared, even ready to cease the surgery at the next second. If it really came to it, she would have to let this blue toad taste the fury of a medic! However, the instant after it roared, the deep sea toad turned around and leaped into the darkness. "???" Everyone was baffled, but still, they exhaled in relief. Chen Qi alone understood what had happened. Because the target of that roar was him... Guided by intuition, Chen Qi understood the deep sea toad''s piercing cry. The rough meaning was: "You eat." The monster hadn''t failed to see them, nor was it uninterested in them. But in its eyes, Chen Qi was also a monster, and these injured were his ''meals''. I have no interest in eating humans... Chen Qi thought, feeling slightly elated. He was now certain that Deep Sea Affinity worked on these deep sea toads! These deep sea toads that induced fear in everyone would not attack him and even showed a certain kindness. This place was his home ground! Most pirates were busy fighting... Meaning, he could now move freely among the group of deep sea toads. This was an excellent opportunity to escape. The only concern was the ship''s medic behind him. Though she was a healer, it didn''t mean her combat abilities were weak. He could very well be caught halfway by the medic, snatched back like an eagle catching a chicken. Should I really run? Chen Qi lowered his head, calmly contemplating. With the help of Deep Sea Affinity, he should be able to find a better chance to escape. "Moreover..." The enlightenment that had sparked upon entering the crack surfaced again in Chen Qi''s mind. At the end of the cave, below those crimson eyes¡ª There lay the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure! The Black-eyed Captain hadn''t been wrong; it was indeed a rarity of this world. That was why these pirates, at the risk of their lives, set foot in this Sea Beast cavern. With Deep Sea Affinity, this treasure could be a tremendous opportunity for Chen Qi. Under normal circumstances, it would require a long time of growth before he''d be eligible to step into this crack. Unafraid of deep-sea creatures in the crack... This Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure, perhaps... ``` Chen Qi''s mind conceived a bold idea, and he lifted his head. Another monster had fixed its gaze on him! At this moment, above the ceiling, a human-sized bat flapped its wings, its dark red eyes staring in the direction where Chen Qi stood. It was larger and more menacing than the bats before! The Blood Eye Bat, an advanced variant of the ordinary bats, now belonged to the elite class of monsters. The scent of blood had attracted this creature of the skies. The Sea Beast had left due to Chen Qi''s Deep Sea Affinity, but this bloodthirsty monster would not. "Trouble¡­" Chen Qi took a deep breath, preparing to slaughter this bloodthirsty bat. Fortunately, unlike the Deep Sea Toads, this was a very common monster in the game, and as a dedicated player, he was very familiar with it. Normally, as long as one had the strength of a First Order Transcendent, they could defeat early-stage monsters like this one. Although Chen Qi was not a First Order, he had taken the Yellow Needle, and also had the Collector''s Rifle. In terms of weapons and attributes, he already tentatively possessed the strength of a First Order Transcendent. "Hiss!" The Blood Eye Bat dived down! Chen Qi did not immediately shoot; instead, he held his curved knife, quietly waiting for the right moment. In the instant it swooped down, he swung the curved knife violently, stabbing into the Blood Eye Bat''s body! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This kind of monster didn''t fear pain¡ª As the curved knife stabbed into it, just as Chen Qi anticipated, the Blood Eye Bat continued to move forward, trying to bite his neck off directly! The Blood Eye Bat''s head was its core and also the hardest part. At this moment, Chen Qi''s left hand pulled out the Collector''s Rifle and pulled the trigger. Bang! Bang! Bang! Three shots in a row! The head of the Blood Eye Bat burst open instantly like a water bag! [Killed Blood Eye Bat, obtained 51 Spiritual Points.] 51 Spiritual Points! This was already a considerable amount! Exhilarating! Chen Qi felt the scalding sensation transmitted to his hand from the Collector. That should be it¡­ Chen Qi looked around, and aside from this bat, there were no other creatures daring to compete with the Deep Sea Toads for food. Lying on the ground, the First Mate looked at Chen Qi, sincerely thanking him: "Thank you, thanks to the Sea Goddess, thank you, ship''s surgeon..." "Well done! My assistant!" Crow thought to herself; she had completed the First Mate''s bloodletting surgery, successfully removing the deep-sea toxin from his body. Her assistant was more competent than she had imagined. With the bloodletting surgery complete, the First Mate stood up, flexed his limbs, and picked up his weapon again! The Black-eyed Captain was still fighting at the forefront! A piece of cake¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands and turned his gaze to where the Black-eyed Captain was. As the captain of the Sawshark, the Black-eyed Captain was formidable, possessing a black blade specialized for hunting monsters. Under immense pressure, he had successfully carved a path of blood through the crowd of Deep Sea Toads. However, their stamina was ultimately limited, while the Deep Sea Toads were endless. And moreover, many more terrifying sea monsters lurked in the shadows, yet to emerge. If they didn''t have a target, they would sooner or later be depleted in this cave. "If this continues¡­" Crow bit her teeth tightly, her small fists clenched. Under the dual influence of Chen Qi and the Black-eyed Captain, the offensive of the Deep Sea Toads weakened. But the key point was that there was still no news about their target, the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure! And just at that moment, a pirate responsible for scouting appeared before the Black-eyed Captain. The scouting pirate came closer, and with a joyful face, he shared the intelligence he had just gathered with the captain. "Hahaha! Fantastic, this is just fantastic!" Upon hearing this, the frown on the Black-eyed Captain''s forehead unfurled, and he laughed loudly. The captain''s laughter was like a battle drum, igniting the emotions of everyone present. Did they discover something¡­ Chen Qi''s eyes closely followed the captain, gripping the Collector''s Rifle tightly. Then, the Black-eyed Captain, drenched in blood, pulled his long knife from the flesh of the toads and roared violently: "Crewmen! The Sea Goddess watches over us! We''ve found it! The location of the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure! Everyone, cast aside your fears and follow me with all your might!" Chapter 15: Chapter 10: Beneath the Wall Is this it? Chen Qi''s mouth opened slightly, a bit incredulous. After all, this was the legendary treasure. Little Crow also looked puzzled. But in the crack, the captain''s words allowed no room for doubt. Moreover, they now had to run at full speed! "Run!" Little Crow said to Chen Qi, this newcomer was braver than she had imagined. Under the Pathfinder''s lead, Chen Qi and the others tread across the slippery rocks and dangerous tunnels at an unprecedented pace... During this time, more and more monsters from the dark corners, seeing new food, gathered around. This was both a treasure hunt and a flight! Many collapsed due to lack of strength and were buried in the wave of monsters. Chen Qi sprinted with all his might, his concept of time growing a bit hazy. "I can''t hold on any longer! Captain!" "Captain, how much longer?" Some pirates shouted loudly, as they began to show clear signs of breathing difficulties. Chen Qi also gasped heavily; if not for the Yellow Needle, his strength would have likely been depleted already. After pushing through for an indeterminate amount of time, the pace of the team finally slowed. Those at the front naturally slowed their steps. We''ve arrived! Chen Qi''s eyes widened as he also slowed his steps. Before them stood a massive stone door full of cracks. The traces of age on it were just like a temple buried deep within a cave, weathered by countless years. Chen Qi looked inside and could faintly see the battered stone steps and a massive wall. Despite the large number of monsters behind them, the Black-eyed Captain still stopped. "We''ve finally arrived..." He smiled, then suddenly grabbed the Pathfinder''s collar, staring intently into his eyes! Before entering this stone door, he needed to confirm some things. The deep sea monsters brought fear and could cause humans to lose their sanity. And by observing the eyes, one could simply determine if the other''s mind had gone astray or was controlled by some strange creature. The captain, like a fierce ghost, asked the Pathfinder: "Have you been inside? Is it safe? By the way, were you satisfied with the salary I paid you yesterday?" The Pathfinder lifted his head and snarled: "I stayed at the entrance for a while, no danger, and Captain, I didn''t receive your salary yesterday! Not only that, but you also owe me five Gold Coins!" This captain was quite cautious... Chen Qi remarked. But with monsters chasing them, they probably had no choice but to step into the room beyond this stone door. They had no choice. "True, I still owe you some money." The Black-eyed Captain grinned, set down the Pathfinder, clutched the Blade tightly, and stepped through the stone door. Chen Qi followed behind Little Crow, passing through the stone door into a new cave. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The stone door was massive, with a handle and the kind of bolt lock that inserts and withdraws. Upon entering, Chen Qi immediately turned back and, together with the pirates, used his muscles to close the stone door to prevent the monsters from getting in. Bang! Bang! Just in time, right after the door closed, the monsters outside fiercely slammed against it. "No time to spare, they probably won''t be able to get in." Chen Qi examined the stone door. Although there were many cracks, the material of the stone door was special and should hold for a while. But only for a while¡­ Chen Qi dusted his hands, feeling the warm breath of the sea beasts through the cracks. With the stone door closed, fearsome voices also erupted among the pirates. "My hand, my hand is bleeding¡­" "I''ve made enough money, after this last bit, I''ll go back to town and buy back my girl from the gang." "Damn... I want to lie on big sister''s legs, her chest." "I survived! I survived, I''m still alive!" "A bunch of good-for-nothings, can''t you be a bit braver, look at the newcomer the ship''s doctor brought, even he is braver than you." In this brief moment of safety, the panting pirates sat down and celebrated surviving. Though it was brief, it was undeniably a life-and-death escape they had just experienced! Being chased by those monsters all the way, even the pirates showed some emotional instability. Some looked toward Chen Qi, who displayed a level of calmness that even surpassed these veterans. Little Crow glanced at Chen Qi and said flatly: "It''s okay to want to cry, to make a fuss, but wait until we are back on the ship, understand?" Understood¡­ Chen Qi stretched his limbs, his clothes soaked with sweat. What a thrilling long run! Unlike the pirates, he felt not fear, but a slight joy and a sense of relief after a workout. After all, those sea beasts, in his eyes, were not monsters. "Don''t be scared, we are safe, for now." Little Crow reassured again, shaking her head, even she, a control of the deep sea, felt the primal fear in her body. "Hmm..." Chen Qi nodded, raised his head, and began to seriously observe the place before him. This place was more of an altar than a temple. Before them lay a large staircase leading upwards. Near the stairs on the ground was a very noticeable, artificially made crack. The stairs were about twenty meters high, and at the top was a massive wall. Engraved on the wall were dense, wave-like ''I'' patterns. And beneath the wall¡ª Chen Qi''s pupils suddenly contracted. An aged blue-green box was placed right under the wall. Undoubtedly, that was the ultimate goal of their quest, as revealed in Enlightenment! The Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure! Everyone looked up, drawn to the blue treasure. "We found it!" "Goddess!" "Treasure! Gold, wealth, blessings!" At this moment, the pirates, who had endured a long voyage and life-and-death adventures, could no longer contain their excitement and shouted aloud. Little Crow also revealed a smile, her face in disbelief: "It actually, actually exists..." The Black-eyed Captain''s hand holding the Blade also trembled uncontrollably: "Yes, it actually exists..." In fact, the Black-eyed Captain had kept a very important matter from everyone, that being the authenticity of his intelligence. There were many portions of the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure, but over time, most of what was said about this treasure was merely false rumors. According to the intelligence he received from his superiors, there were as many as seventy possible locations for the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure. This Sea Beast cave was just one possibility. And their Sawshark was just an inconspicuous one among the many ships seeking the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure! And they were just taking their chances, gamblers all. The Black-eyed Captain had dragged them into this life-and-death gamble all on his own. But they had never imagined that this treasure truly existed! And that it was found by their Sawshark! The Deep Sea treasure atop those stairs seemed to possess an infinite magical allure, drawing in everyone present. "Ah~" The Black-eyed Captain let out a delightful sigh and walked forward a few steps in fascination. Chen Qi was not drawn in but continued to observe the surroundings. The anomaly level of this crack was 0%, and likewise, this place was not hard to find. This meant that it was very possible others had come to this place before them but had not managed to acquire the Hunter''s treasure. This treasure was certainly not something one could simply take by stepping over the stairs. Chen Qi squatted down and inspected the ground. There was a very conspicuous crack line on the ground. This line was... Chen Qi, wearing a puzzled expression, faintly heard a wriggling sound. Looking around the walls, he could also see some small white bones. Something wasn''t right... Chen Qi gently stroked the ground: "Big sister Crow, this seems to be a warning line. We''d better not cross it." "Hmm?" Little Crow lowered her head, only now noticing the clear line on the ground. This line appeared as if cut by a Blade, strikingly conspicuous. Upon hearing Chen Qi''s words, everyone immediately took a few steps back. Now, everyone longed for the treasure atop the stairs, but no one dared to make a move! Boom! Boom! The sound of the Sea Beast pounding on the stone door came from behind them again! Caught between enemies... Chen Qi remarked. Clearly, they couldn''t stay in this place for much longer. The Black-eyed Captain gripped his Blade, and as the person with the highest status in the team, it was time for him to step up. Moreover, although the Sawshark didn''t have many people, it was filled with talented individuals. Even though Chen Qi hadn''t paid much attention, there were quite a few talents in this team. The Black-eyed Captain said to a third-rate scholar in the team who had studied history: "Scholar, can you interpret the patterns on that wall?" There was also a scholar... Chen Qi slightly surprised. Me? The scholar was startled, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, and looked carefully at the dense series of ''Ò»'' patterns on the wall, coughing twice: "Hmm... hmm, these patterns are clearly symbols of waves, so dense, they represent people''s primal awe of the ocean. Appearing here, they must be testing our reverence for the ocean." "Testing our reverence for the ocean..." The Black-eyed Captain scratched his head, clueless about what to do. He could only give a look to the Pathfinder: "You''re sure you can handle it?" Such tasks of breaking mechanisms were typically handled by this pathfinder. The Pathfinder, looking at the crack on the ground, revealed a confident smile: "Leave it to me, I''ll succeed! After all, I''m a professional!" Hiss¡ªHearing this, Chen Qi suddenly furrowed his brows. The Pathfinder skillfully picked up a large stone from the ground and then threw it across the warning line. The stone slowly rolled across that crack line, and nothing happened. The Pathfinder followed the path rolled by the stone, carefully stepped over, and crossed that crack line. "No ground traps¡ª" Two seconds after crossing the warning line, the Pathfinder smiled knowingly. Boom! In the next instant of his smile, a massive tentacle, with unimaginable speed from the wall above, came down and gently slapped. Whoosh! Chen Qi just heard a whizzing sound, and the Pathfinder was slapped against the wall, almost completely crushed, bleeding profusely, unable to rise again! That was it... Although he was mentally prepared, he was still shocked. This adventurous pirate was a Transcendent specialized in agility and had enough caution! The speed of the attack just now was not something ordinary people could react to. In this crisis situation, there was no time to mourn the Pathfinder, and everyone simultaneously looked up. On that gigantic wall, those dense series of ''Ò»'' patterns started to move, revealing a crimson color like ink. Many of the ''Ò»''s slowly opened their eyes. At this moment, the pirates finally realized that those weren''t ancient carvings of wave patterns at all, but rather closed eyes! It was awakening... As it slowly came to life, hundreds of giant crimson eyes, a wall of blood-colored tentacles, loomed far above, watching over everyone present. Chen Qi unconsciously swallowed a gulp of saliva. This was what he had been prophesied. Below the Crimson Eyes lay the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure. Chapter 16: Chapter 11 Are you saying that we should return empty-handed? The Wall of Blood Eyes watched everyone present, its gaze seemingly piercing through flesh and bone, straight to the soul and marrow within. It was a suffocating sense of despair! Even the Black-eyed Captain, who was over forty and had seen many great storms, couldn''t help but retreat, retreat, and retreat again! Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Until the back of his head hit the stone door solidly. In an instant, everyone held their breath, not daring to make even the slightest sound. In the entire cavern, only the sound of the monster outside striking the stone door could be heard. Little Raven was extremely nervous, incessantly biting his nails. A monster beyond understanding, definitely not an opponent... The strongest among them, the Black-eyed Captain, gripped his Blade tightly; his strength could dominate the fate of everyone present. But in just a moment, he deeply understood that his black Blade could not shake this wall-like monster. The treasure of the legendary Deep Sea Hunter was not something these pirates could covet! The Blood Eye Wall of the deep sea, that was at least a world-class BOSS¡ªChen Qi''s first time seeing such a giant creature, he couldn''t help but be shocked. A monster of this level must be at least Transcendent Fourth Rank, a rank that only the big figures possessed, to have a chance of defeating it. But placing the treasure beneath the Wall of Blood Eyes did fit the description of the Deep Sea Hunter in the legends. In the videos about the Deep Sea Hunter that he had come across, this deceased legendary Hunter was not a man adept at mechanisms but a pure slayer, a Hunter. To prove himself with blood, to break laws with force, was his style. Paired with the enlightenment he received upon entering the crack, he probably understood everything. In the distant past, the Deep Sea Hunter came to this crack and put one of his treasures beneath the wall. At the same time, he drew a crack on the ground with his Blade, a warning line for the weak. Those who crossed this line of the crack would be attacked by the Wall of Blood Eyes. It was both a safety line for the weak and a trial line for the strong. Everyone instinctively lowered their heads, looking at the crack carved by the Blade on the ground. They seemed to traverse time and space, feeling the words of that legendary Deep Sea Hunter: "Want my treasure? Then cross this line and battle with the Wall of Blood Eyes!" "Kill! Charge forward!" Not a single person dared to move forward. Now, they could only passively wait for the Wall of Blood Eyes to respond. Gurgle, gurgle! Suddenly, the hundreds of eyes on the wall rolled violently, directing their gaze toward the direction of the stone door! To be exact, the direction of these gazes was toward Chen Qi. Nearly a hundred blood-red eyeballs stared fixedly. Chen Qi lifted his head to meet their gaze. The bloodline purity of the deep sea in this Wall of Blood Eyes was far higher than that of the deep-sea toads outside. Chen Qi didn''t understand the language of the deep sea; he could only rely on instinct to understand the wall, to feel its gaze. The blood-red eyeballs continued to roll, those nearly a hundred gazes conveying some kind of special ancient language. It was an extremely simple ancient meaning: "Hello." No, to be precise, it carried a certain humility. Should it be more accurately, "Greetings to you"? Interesting, Chen Qi had a hint of surprise, his lips moved slightly, without making any sound. Seeing Chen Qi''s distracted expression, Little Raven abruptly placed her hand under his armpit and gave it a fierce pinch, her grip harsh! "Stop thinking! Don''t try to understand it, and don''t try to feel it!" Although there is no research to prove it, based on the experience of the open sea, one should never try to understand the language of these ancient creatures. There are many legends of deep-sea creatures enticing humans in the vast ocean. Ow, ow, ow! That''s the armpit! Chen Qi never expected that Little Raven would suddenly do such a thing to him! "Got it." But sorry, I''ve already understood everything... Out of politeness, Chen Qi could only nod his head. If he didn''t nod, Little Raven might pinch an even harsher spot! After conveying its meaning, the tentacles above the dome of the Wall of Blood Eyes slowly retracted, and the multitude of eyes on the wall closed once again. Returning to a wave-like pattern of carvings. The Wall of Blood Eyes made no further movement. There was no more aggressive action, nor any psychic influences akin to a siren''s song. It seemed utterly unconcerned with the creatures outside of the line of the crack. The purpose of opening its eyes was not to instill fear in these creatures, but merely to greet Chen Qi. An existence that didn''t actively attack humans... After a long while, the people squeezed against the stone wall finally exhaled deeply. "I was scared to death; I''d rather be swept up high by the storm." "I won''t go to the gang to buy back my woman anymore, I just want to be alive; even if they sell me to the gang, it''s fine." The people, having narrowly escaped a catastrophe, celebrated the fact that they were still alive. "Hello..." Interesting... Chen Qi muttered to himself, his thoughts abundant. He had just felt a very simple goodwill from the Wall of Blood Eyes. He was almost certain that neither the common Sea Beasts outside nor this enormous monster in front of him would launch an attack on him. This was Deep Sea Affinity¡ª Chen Qi also took a deep breath, feeling the strength of this innate ability once again. It was indeed a gift fit for villainous BOSS monsters! This treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter was not so difficult for him to obtain. The treasure chest on the steps might be his if he took just a few steps forward... However, with his current strength, it was impossible to act against the commands of Little Raven and the Black-eyed Captain. Chapter 17: Chapter 11 Are you saying that we should return empty-handed?_2 ``` He had to slowly find an opportunity... Chen Qi touched his chest and looked at the crowd again. For the pirates of Sawshark at this moment, the treasure chest before them seemed as unattainable as the distant heavens. The first mate sighed and furrowed his white eyebrows: "What should we do, Captain?" Outside the stone door, bloodthirsty Sea Beasts were still trying to shatter them. There was no time to delay. But the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure in front of them wasn''t something they could obtain easily. They needed the Captain''s directive. The Black-eyed Captain once again glanced at the crack on the ground. He pulled out a bottle of highly concentrated rum from a crew member''s backpack and gulped it down: "We are no match for this monster. However, in legend, the Deep Sea Hunter was not one known for crafting puzzles; his treasures are often placed in the dangerous areas of the ocean. And in those areas, there is usually a fierce Sea Beast. Our great leader of the Black Whale Group had long advised us of this. In such situations, Sawshark is by no means unprepared..." Oh, you''re still prepared! Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. At this moment, the Black-eyed Captain''s gaze turned to Little Crow: "Little Crow, bring out those Sea Beasts you have brought." Little Crow bit her lip and turned to the tall pirate who was specifically responsible for carrying things: "Bring them out!" "Yes." Bang! Four backpacks were thrown into the center of the group, a large quantity of blue liquid flowed out from the bags. Clearly, this was Sawshark''s response to the Blood-Eye Wall. Out from those backpacks, four twisting, wriggling things slowly emerged, sliding their tentacles on the ground. Blue, octopus-like¡ª So this was Sawshark''s preparation... Chen Qi recognized these creatures. Aren''t these Parasitic Sea Beasts? But in terms of quality, they were far superior to the one he encountered at the beginning of his journey. At this moment, a delirious pirate said: "Captain, can these little things really defeat the Blood-Eye Wall?" Little Crow, somewhat speechlessly, explained to everyone: "According to the Royal University Medical Journal of the Sea Volume 11, before parasitizing humans, Parasitic Sea Beasts secrete an invisible substance, which is extremely difficult for humans to detect, thereby creating a special scent. This scent can make other Sea Beasts no longer attack humans. Moreover, among the deep-sea species, especially the ancient deep-sea species, there exists a strange balance, and they rarely prey on each other. Some heretics who worship the deep sea coexist with sea monsters precisely because of this! That is to say, if we can reduce the damage Parasitic Sea Beasts cause to humans and let them secrete only this invisible scent, we could temporarily be seen as the same kind by the Sea Beasts. Of course, we still know nothing about the deep sea; this is merely speculation." After finishing in one breath, Little Crow''s throat was a bit dry. At this moment, some pirates were still looking at Little Crow, blinking, unable to comprehend. Chen Qi, as a subordinate, summed it up for Little Crow: "To put it simply, by allowing the Parasitic Sea Beasts to parasitize voluntarily, we might be seen as similar by the Blood-Eye Wall, and then retrieve the treasure chest above the stairs." Little Crow continued: "Yes, but the chances of this method are low, it requires..." It requires gambling with their lives... Chen Qi added silently in his heart. Bang! Bang! The Black-eyed Captain loudly struck the ground with his long sword, interrupting: "Exactly! My brave warriors, by utilizing the Parasitic Sea Beasts on the ground, we can mask our human scent. We might be able to avoid combat with the Blood-Eye Wall and then take the treasure atop the stairs." Man-made Deep Sea Affinity! That was Sawshark''s method of dealing with the Blood-Eye Wall! Little Crow, whose speech had been interrupted, clenched her fists: "All four of these Sea Beasts had their aggression weakened; even if parasitized, the damage to the body would not be significant. However, Parasitic Sea Beasts are still dangerous, and only those who have a certain adaptability to Sea Beast parasitism can maintain a ''parasite time'' for a longer period; otherwise, these defanged Parasitic Sea Beasts are likely to detach from humans." "Exactly, as the ship''s doctor said, these Sea Beasts have had their aggression weakened, very safe!" The Black-eyed Captain, focusing on the brighter side, loudly reiterated and surveyed everyone present, "Alright, my brave warriors, who dares to voluntarily place a Parasitic Sea Beast on their shoulder and step over the crack to seize that treasure?" At that moment, the Black-eyed Captain fixed his gaze on a dark-skinned salvage diver. This salvage diver, having engaged in fishing and salvaging for many years, had also been infected by a special parasitic fish-like Sea Beast. Later, he spent a great deal of Gold Coin, lying in bed for a month before he came back to life. It is said that those who survive being infected by a Sea Beast develop some resistance to deep-sea creatures. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And this salvager had developed such a resistance in his body. Undoubtedly, he was the most suitable candidate. "I... I''ll do it..." The salvager was an honest and tough man. He glanced at the Black-eyed Captain, clenched his fists, and quietly stepped forward. He knew it was a death-seeking act. But the Captain''s commands were above all, not to be disobeyed, and resistance from him would be futile. At least, Black-eyed Captain might treat his wife and children kindly after his death. The Black-eyed Captain revealed a gratified smile: "Truly worthy of being a warrior from Sawshark! If we can successfully obtain the treasure and return to our base at the Black Whale Group! At that time, you, who have earned the greatest merit, will definitely receive a full chest of Gold Coin!" ``` Chapter 18: Chapter 11 Are you saying that we should return empty-handed?_3 Moreover, you should know, the people who managed to obtain the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, without exception, all became famous big figures at sea. The salvager didn''t speak, but silently picked up the treated parasitic Sea Beast and forcefully pressed it against his right arm. The parasitic Sea Beast, sensing the human scent, suddenly stretched out its tentacles and burrowed in! "Ah!" The salvager clenched his teeth and let the Sea Beast infiltrate his body. The breath of the deep sea¡ªChen Qi could indeed feel it; as the Sea Beast parasitized, a faint scent of the deep sea indeed began to emanate from the salvager. Just as Little Crow had said, the aggressiveness of these four parasitic Sea Beasts was greatly reduced, and even ordinary people could endure it for a while. "Phew!" Following that, the salvager, guided by the parasitic Sea Beast, slowly moved forward, stepping over the terrifying line of the crack. One step, two steps, three steps¡ª He took exactly three steps! The wall of bloodied eyes still hadn''t launched an attack. Everyone''s eyes widened; the wall of bloodied eyes in front of them wouldn''t attack him! This meant that their plan was feasible! The Black-eyed Captain''s hand holding the black blade trembled a bit; that once-unreachable treasure now seemed within reach! They didn''t even need to fight the wall of bloodied eyes to obtain the legendary treasure! Chen Qi observed the salvager. He could feel that the parasitic Sea Beast on his shoulder had sensed something amiss and was about to break free from him. "Keep moving forward!" The Black-eyed Captain spread his arms, encouraging him. The salvager slowly ascended the staircase, trying to quicken his pace! However, the next moment, he distinctly felt the parasitic Sea Beast on his shoulder beginning to detach from him! In that instant, his mind was completely covered with limitless blood-red eyes. "No! I can''t do this!" He was struck by a wave of fear. Driven by instinct, he ignored the captain''s order, quickly turned around, and then leaped towards the line of the crack! The parasitic Sea Beast detached from his body. Boom! The tentacles on that wall extended again and viciously lashed out. In an instant, the man''s legs were turned into a bloody froth at the edge of the crack! He lay on the ground drenched in blood, struggling to crawl in their direction. Under Little Crow''s guidance, Chen Qi, as the ship''s medic, stepped forward, pulled him over, then bandaged him, and administered painkillers and healing medicine. If this were Earth, at this place, with injuries of this severity, it would have been declared hopeless. But this is the New Sun world, a steampunk world with an explosively distorted tech tree. Injuries like a severed leg could be treated with extraordinary surgery if one had the money and status. Of course, normally, even nobility would have to think twice about the cost of such a surgery. But regardless, there was still a glimmer of hope. At this moment, under this bloody scene, the Black-eyed Captain couldn''t help but curve his lips in a slight smile. Although it was a failure, the salvager''s crossing of the crack line proved that this method was indeed viable! Moreover, unlike before, this time the wall of bloodied eyes didn''t open its eyes after the attack. Now, they just needed to keep trying! The Black-eyed Captain once again surveyed all the crew members: "Is there anyone else willing to undertake this mission?" He pondered, aside from the salvager, who else had the resistance of a Sea Beast? At that moment, Little Crow subtly sensed something, silently stepped forward, delicately tip-toed to use his not-so-tall body to block the Black-eyed Captain''s line of sight, and shielded Chen Qi behind him. "Ah..." Chen Qi was startled by this heartwarming scene, roughly grasping what it meant. Those infected by the Sea Beast could endure for a longer time. Wasn''t that him!? And he wasn''t just infected; to be precise, he was in the process of being infected! For others, this was undoubtedly a suicide mission! But just now, he had confirmed that the Wall of Bloodied Eyes wouldn''t attack him. He truly was the Chosen One! However, this required some acting skills... Chen Qi looked at the crack line, contemplating. The Black-eyed Captain eyed everyone present, assessing each person''s worth. As pirates, many had been attacked by sea beasts. But he needed to choose the most suitable person, one with the highest adaptability, and also one with the least value! All the pirates were terrified, fearing that the Black-eyed Captain might choose them. The Black-eyed Captain glanced at Little Raven, shook his head, and his gaze shifted slightly. And just then, something bizarre occurred. The parasitic sea beast on the ground twisted itself, slowly moving toward Chen Qi. All eyes followed the direction in which the parasitic sea beast was moving. Oh no... Chen Qi had anticipated this scene, watching the slowly creeping parasitic beast. It wasn''t strange, as the parasitic sea beast was also a wild beast and would instinctively attack the weakest person. No one present was weaker than him, except the slaves. This was an opportunity... Chen Qi''s heated peripheral vision turned to the stairs above, to the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure. If he missed this chance, reaching this place again would be challenging. Why not take this opportunity to check out the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure! Deep Sea Affinity was his active skill; he could turn it off, but for various reasons, he had not done so. But first, let''s try turning it off... As soon as Chen Qi thought about it, he felt as if he''d lost a layer of aura from his body. Even after turning it off, the parasitic sea beast continued moving toward Chen Qi at an extremely slow pace. Seems like it didn''t work. This little thing likes me that much, huh... Chen Qi, speechless, turned the Deep Sea Affinity back on. At least this way, he wouldn''t be killed by a sudden sea beast attack. Seeing this, the Black-eyed Captain excitedly picked up the parasitic sea beast and suddenly leaped over Little Raven, coming toward Chen Qi: "Hmm, the new warrior on my ship, have you been infected by a sea beast?" "Hmm." Chen Qi nodded, not denying it; his back would reveal everything. The parasitic sea beast in the Black-eyed Captain''s hand extended its tentacles, writhing a few times toward Chen Qi. It seemed this parasitic sea beast really wanted to infect this person, which might buy some more time... The Black-eyed Captain said smilingly: "This beast seems quite eager to devour you, but don''t worry, it''s been defanged. Young man, I''ve always thought you were very courageous. Do you have the confidence to cross that crack line?" Do you have the confidence, rather than if you''re willing to cross it? Chen Qi felt somewhat emotional inside, as the other didn''t even give him a chance to choose. Although he performed well, exchanging his life for a faint chance at the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure, to the pirates... No, to many people, this seemed worth it! It was a bloody good deal! In the end, he was just a slave who had recently become a crew member, merely cannon fodder. Leaving the Black Whale Group was the right choice. Let''s do it! Chen Qi took a deep breath. And just as he did, Little Raven coldly spoke: "No! Captain, he''s my subordinate and moreover, his body is too frail to reach the stairs under the parasitic influence of a sea beast. This is just a waste of manpower!" Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The icy gaze under Little Raven''s mask stared intently at the captain, as a tense atmosphere suddenly spread. Ah... Chen Qi had never expected, his immediate superior, Little Raven, to openly challenge the captain of the Sawshark. The pirates didn''t dare interject, for in terms of rank, Little Raven was just below the First Mate, only behind the Black-eyed Captain. The Black-eyed Captain was silent for three seconds, then coldly said: "Are you suggesting we return empty-handed!" Chapter 19: Chapter 12: The Road of Trials Returning empty-handed is the disgrace of pirates. To some extreme pirates, this is even more unbearable than a wife''s infidelity! "Are we going to return empty-handed?" The Black-eyed Captain asked again, his voice stern. Little Crow took a deep breath and answered: "This is not returning empty-handed! We have found out that the treasure exists. We could turn back now and share the intelligence with the Deputy Leader and others. With their strength, even this Blood-eyed Wall could be overcome! By then, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter will still belong to us, the Black Whale Pirate Group!" "After returning... the treasure will still belong to us!" The corner of the Black-eyed Captain''s eye twitched, then he chuckled and said: "How is that possible? You don''t think that we are the only ones who have the intelligence on the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure, do you? We are merely a little ahead of them in time. The other three major pirate groups, even Shell Country''s official navy, are all searching for the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure with all their might! By the time we return and reach headquarters, who knows how many ships will have come to this Sea Beast''s Lair. Then, we might not even catch a glimpse of this crack. The great age of voyaging has already arrived! The ship''s doctor, you and I will make a name for ourselves amidst the waves! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of us, how can we give up now!" "..." Little Crow was rendered speechless for a moment; although she wanted to protect this capable new recruit, she could not win the argument against him. More so, his identity was that of the captain of the Sawshark. Little Crow bit her lip and said again: "He can''t make it, after the fight with the Black Bull, he cried a lot, like a rat in a filthy gutter. Such trash and cowards who can only scream for their mommies and flee in complete disarray, then run into a woman''s arms, will never be able to cross the line of the crack. There are only three precious parasitic Sea Beasts left, they should be given to..." After crying a lot, trash, coward... Chen Qi was baffled. Although grateful to Little Crow for speaking up for him, it still sounded rather strange. At that moment, the Black-eyed Captain placed his hand on Chen Qi''s shoulder: "So young, yet brave enough to overcome the Black Bull! That alone proves he is a warrior! That''s right, young man! Moreover, I remember, you killed a Blood-eyed Bat with a pistol, all by yourself, didn''t you? With such courage, I believe you can step onto that trial stage and help us claim the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure!" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "He can''t..." Little Crow clenched her fist and spoke again, but her tone had become somewhat feeble. This guy''s performance, both on the ship and inside the crack, was just too good! Why did he have to perform so well... Chen Qi seemed to sense a resentful expression beneath Little Crow''s mask. Despite their brief acquaintance, Chen Qi had made quite a good impression on her. He was a rare find for her, with both talent and eloquence, a normal person. She had not expected that this new recruit would be dying after just one day... She knew better than anyone that being parasitized by a Sea Beast required not only resistance against deep-sea creatures but also exceptional physical strength. Even with the Yellow Needle, Chen Qi''s physical constitution was far inferior to a salvage worker''s. If even a Second-order Transcendent salvage worker couldn''t manage it, how could Chen Qi? Not to mention his psychological fortitude. The Black-eyed Captain was simply sending him to his death for an almost non-existent chance! Bang! Bang! Sounds of Sea Beasts ramming echoed from above the stone door once again. New cracks began to appear on the stone door. "No..." Little Crow clenched her fist, a rage hidden behind her mask so intense she even considered punching the captain to buy some time. The Black-eyed Captain spoke once more: "Stop being unreasonable, Little Crow. If it really comes to it, we can simply hold a vote to decide!" A choice through voting... Undoubtedly, the result would not change. Chen Qi''s eyes gleamed; let him see just what the Deep Sea Hunter was hiding. You two don''t need to argue over me anymore... Chen Qi stepped forward, interrupting them, and said: "Let me try." His ordinary voice rippled like waves, reverberating through everyone''s minds! The pirates were all taken aback. They never expected that this youngster, who had just experienced the terrifying Blood-eyed Wall, would dare to step forward! "That''s a man!" A pirate, with genuine admiration, tossed him a bottle of rum. Chen Qi caught the slightly sweet rum, drank half, and then threw the bottle onto the ground. This is courting death... Little Crow furrowed her brow, she was merely a small ship''s doctor, unable to stop what was happening. All she could do now was lament her own impotence and weakness. The Black-eyed Captain''s heart burst with joy; he patted Chen Qi''s shoulder: "Well done, lad! If you truly get the treasure, a box of gold, no, two boxes! And an Occupation Card that leads to the Transcendent path! Even a ship of your own! All yours! From now on, you''ll be the pride of the Sawshark!" Oh, and if you have a particular type of woman in mind, you can tell me that too! "Even if you don''t get the treasure, just for your courage, I''m willing to give you fifty gold coins in the name of the captain!" The Black-eyed Captain''s eyes were pitch black with a weirdness about them, yet at this moment, he managed to squeeze out the smile of a kind-hearted uncle. This reward is really something... Chen Qi didn''t believe in such empty promises. The Black-eyed Captain''s kindness was merely lip service. In the captain''s eyes, he was nothing more than a temporary tool, as well as a live commodity. For pirates, interests always came first. Compared to the lip service of the Black-eyed Captain, he was more concerned about what treasures the Deep Sea Hunter actually had. Chen Qi could feel that the Black Whale Pirate Group was indeed not suitable for him. It was time to prepare an escape plan. But before escaping, he must figure out a way to get his hands on something good. The Black-eyed Captain leaned forward, already eager to place the parasitic sea creature on Chen Qi''s shoulder. "Captain, let me do it myself," Chen Qi said. He conveniently grabbed a tentacle at the bottom of the parasitic sea creature, lifting it, and slowly moved toward the crack. Although he possessed Deep Sea Affinity, this was not without difficulty for him. This was a true test of his acting skills. The parasitic sea creature was large enough that if placed on the shoulder at the right angle, it wouldn''t be apparent that he wasn''t actually parasitized. The real key was in the acting; he needed to show the pain and struggle of being parasitized. "Good¡ª" Chen Qi said in his heart, then placed the parasitic sea creature on his shoulder and pressed down hard. In an instant, the parasitic sea creature began to wriggle, its slimy tentacles started to approach his arms, his armpits! "Huff¡ª" Chen Qi panicked inside. Things were not as simple as he had imagined! The parasitic sea creature was truly a forbidden being, acting beyond his expectations in an instant. The slimy tentacles kept squirming, stimulating his body''s senses. The parasitic tentacles were like a clingy kitten, constantly rubbing against his body. This feeling... It was so itchy, so slimy, and somewhat comforting¡ª To show a face of pain under such comfortable circumstances was indeed a test. "This thing feels like it could be used in the massage industry..." Chen Qi forcibly showed a pained expression, encouraging himself. Then, he slowly stepped over the forbidden line drawn by the Deep Sea Hunter. Thud, thud¡ª One step, two steps, three steps, four steps! With each step he took, he could hear the excited cheers of the crowd behind him. Maybe I should run and tease them... Chen Qi estimated the timing, taking one step after another forward. In just a moment, he had already surpassed the salvage worker''s record! "Ah..." The little crow was flustered for a moment. Something wasn''t quite right! With his physical condition, he shouldn''t have lasted this long! Was it because of the Yellow Needle? Or because of the sea beast lurking inside him? When he comes back, I''ll have to do a full-body check-up on him, from top to bottom, inside and out. However, I''m afraid I''ll never have that chance again... the little crow sighed internally. Suddenly, Chen Qi stopped moving. Oh no! He can''t hold on anymore! The Black-eyed Captain was shocked and immediately encouraged him: "Don''t be afraid, hold on!" "Don''t give up! Think of your family, think of your unfinished ventures!" "Get through this, and everything will get better! There''s no hurdle you can''t overcome!" "You can always find another woman, you can always earn more money!" "You''re still young, still a youth, with endless possibilities!" Under the captain''s lead, at this moment, these rough and tough pirates all turned into positive energy mentors, starting to offer encouragement. Having walked so many steps, without a doubt, Chen Qi was their biggest hope this time! Acting in pain was truly difficult, but thankfully what he left for the crowd was only a dashing back view... Chen Qi was somewhat speechless; he had already tried to walk as slowly as possible. That should be enough... Then, Chen Qi firmly held the sea beast on his shoulder and suddenly accelerated, stepping over the threshold! Accelerate! This instant sent all the pirates into a frenzy of excitement. The treasure chest of the Deep Sea Hunter, situated upon the steps, was now just a quick shake away from him. "I''ve made it!" Chen Qi stepped over the last step, crouched down, and first winked at the wall of bloodshot eyes. After all, this was something from beneath the lair of that old monster. I''m taking it, okay?¡ª The wall of bloodshot eyes did not respond; it was a creation of the deep sea and did not care for the treasures left behind by the Deep Sea Hunter. Under the baptism of time, the turquoise chest had become somewhat mottled, covered in dust, but one could still tell that the chest was exquisite and magnificent. In the tense atmosphere, Chen Qi slowly wiped the dust off the turquoise chest with his hand and then lifted it up. This chest was welded to the ground¡ª There were no traps around, and it wasn''t a mimic... Chen Qi observed again, noting a prominent latch on the chest. After repeatedly confirming, he gently pressed the latch. With a "click," the lid of the chest slowly opened to reveal the treasures inside. Chapter 20: Chapter 13 Hunter Yu Huo "Wow, a golden legend¡­" A wave of dusty air hit him in the face. "Cough, cough! No glowing items, just a lot of dust..." Chen Qi coughed twice, carefully inspecting the items inside the chest. Inside the chest were three items: a sheepskin scroll, a cerulean card, and a golden amber gemstone. Although there was no blinding golden light, without a doubt, these were genuine treasures! At this moment, as Chen Qi reached the treasure chest, a loud shout came from behind him. "He... he really did it! He actually made it to that place!" "Look, the parasitic sea beast is still writhing, gnawing at his body! Can he still hold on?" "Quick! Throw the stuff down quickly..." However, right now, Chen Qi was uninterested in those voices. He just wanted to know what exactly the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure was. He opened the sheepskin scroll, and at the very top, it was written: "To the adventurer who has come to this place, If you have made it to this point, then you or your group must have fought a bloody battle with the deep-sea monsters of the ocean. After my death, the great whale will inevitably traverse the white mist of the setting sun, returning to this world. And in this ocean, there must be hunters to slay them. To the adventurers who battled against the Wall of Blood Eyes, please accept this lone hunter''s gift, celebrating your fight." Between life and death... Chen Qi looked down at his fairly clean clothes and the sea beast massaging his shoulder. The massage strength and frequency by this parasitic sea beast were quite good. Massages can unblock meridians and promote blood circulation. He indeed considered it a bloody battle experience. Next, Chen Qi briefly skimmed the subsequent content. The rest comprised location descriptions. "Left of the Moonstone City Bell Tower..." "Under the triangular whirlpool..." All locations, this was a treasure map. The Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure actually included a map recording all treasure locations. Chen Qi tried to memorize these locations as best as he could. However, judging by the content, the Deep Sea Hunter mostly buried treasure in a typical manner, placing it near a dangerous sea beast. Most supposed Deep Sea Hunter treasures were merely rumors. A map of the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasures was among the most legendary in the entire ocean! If the Black Whale Pirate Group behind him knew about it, they would probably jump with excitement. What a valuable thing! Chen Qi memorized some locations before closing the sheepskin scroll and shifting his gaze to the cerulean card. This card should be a Skill Card... In the cracks, apart from cards closely related to Transcendent occupations, the most common cards were Skill Cards. As long as conditions were met, a Skill Card could directly grant a Transcendent a skill. This card depicted an abstract oil painting of a fisherman sitting calmly on a small boat in a dark gray storm, fishing with ease. The moment he held the Skill Card, a prompt appeared. [Skill Card - Stormy Fishing: Learning Requirements: None Effect: This card contains knowledge of Transcendent fishing. Even in a storm, you can still catch a big fish. Description: Are you troubled by the lack of fish when fishing?] In the Witch Sea area, sea fishing indeed was a decent skill, but considering this was a deep-sea hunter''s treasure, even Transcendent fishing seemed unworthy¡­ Chen Qi bit his lip. One last thing left! Chen Qi reached out and gently picked up the golden amber gemstone. Its color was not bright, even somewhat dull, but within it, faintly visible flames burned. The faintly burning flames gave a feeling of warmth and tranquility, as if carrying infinite power. An eye-catching prompt appeared! [Yu Huo of the Hunter: Description: The remaining fire obtained by the hunter in the Sunken Lighthouse, imbued with Transcendent power. Nature Form: Light, Blade Effect: Light of Yu Huo: Slightly increases the strength of your first to fourth-tier Transcendent occupations. Hunter''s Will: Yu Huo contains a lifetime of battle knowledge of the Deep Sea Hunter, dramatically enhancing your combat learning speed. Note: We are hunters; they are the prey. May you inherit the will of the hunter, slaying the deep-sea monsters of this world!] Within the amber, it seemed one could see a hunter wrestling with a great whale in a storm, his eyes ablaze with fire-like madness, giving off a terrifying yet reassuring feeling. Just by looking at it, an intense sense of mystery engulfed him. Yu Huo... Chen Qi''s heart skipped a beat. As someone who had traded many rare items, he knew its value! Such an item usually only appeared in narrative texts! In player forums, several major events'' storylines revolved around competing for Yu Huo. The first ability, although only a slight enhancement, considering it neither as equipment nor an Occupation Card, but as an indiscriminate boost to Transcendent occupations'' core, its value was enormous! After all, even an old monster with top-tier gear could significantly enhance its strength with this item. For pioneers, a slight enhancement from an Occupation Card was already immensely helpful! Not to mention the hunter''s will, many second-tier occupation bonuses only slightly enhanced learning speed. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dramatically increasing combat learning speed while containing a legendary hunter''s knowledge. This item could be considered a "zero-tier Occupation Card," a zero-tier Occupation Card named "Hunter." An absolute treasure! This was what belonged in the Deep Sea Hunter Treasure Box! Just by touching it, Chen Qi could vaguely feel the Deep Sea Hunter''s desire to hunt monsters. Taking this item meant, in a sense, inheriting the hunter''s will! However, with his Deep Sea Affinity talent, Chen Qi''s chances of fighting deep-sea monsters were relatively low. After all, his aura seemed stronger than even the Wall of Blood Eyes! If the Deep Sea Hunter had any spirit, they''d probably kill this aberrant with a single strike. "Rest in peace. I will inherit the power within." Hunting humans could also count as hunting, right¡­ Chen Qi stowed his smile, adjusted his viewpoint, and put everything away. All three items were small enough to fit in his large pockets, even the sheepskin scroll. In a short while, the voices behind him grew louder. "Can you still stand?!" "Hey, hey, hey! Has he already been completely taken over by the parasitic sea beast?" "Captain, the cracks in the stone gate behind us are widening; the monsters are about to break through!" At this moment, everyone speculated that Chen Qi had been completely parasitized, becoming a slave to the sea beast. After all, the sea beast on his shoulder seemed increasingly excited! You''re pirates; stay calm. Haven''t you seen big waves before... Chen Qi stood up, turned, and looked at the anxious members of the Sawshark below the stairs. Seeing this, Black-eyed Captain stretched his neck and bellowed in his loud voice: "Can you hold on? If not, throw down the items from the chest first!" At least put on a show to ensure my safety first... Chen Qi remained silent, looking quietly at everything below. Black-eyed Captain didn''t care about his life, only the items in the chest. His pitch-black eyes revealed a pirate''s fervor, the kind that could kill everyone for treasure. Would he descend and hand this precious treasure to the Black Whale Pirate Group? Though Chen Qi had long prepared to escape, he still questioned himself again. He remembered the Black-eyed Captain''s promise, two chests of gold¡ª if he descended and handed over these items. Would the captain really keep his word then? No, without a doubt, the reward would probably be less than one percent of the treasure''s value. As a constituent under the Black Whale Group, which was unlike other free pirate groups, they strictly managed their members. If he performed too outstandingly, he would undoubtedly be closely watched. The only good thing in the Black Whale Group was having a reliable mentor¡ªBlack Crow. Although Black Crow treated him well, given her undercover status, she might not survive the storm. Moreover, his body lacked wounds from the parasitic sea beast, meaning his Deep Sea Affinity could be exposed. His body risked dissection... He had no choice; his body was too enticing. Escaping was the correct choice, the only choice... Surviving, inheriting the hunter''s will, and embarking on a path of strength as a hunter was what he should do. Chen Qi pondered. He was in his unique safe zone, under the Wall of Blood Eyes. Outside, deep-sea monsters slammed against the stone wall, and the Sawshark was about to plunge into chaos. Now was the best time. "Hoo¡ª" Chen Qi sorted out his cluttered thoughts and exhaled deeply. Next, he looked at the black knife at Black-eyed Captain''s waist, a cold light flashing in his eyes. Chapter 21: Chapter 14 Black Sword The stone door behind them had already been punched through by the monsters, and they couldn''t wait to enjoy a feast of human flesh. The pirates lifted their heads and all looked at Chen Qi, the parasitic sea beast on his shoulder was moving more and more violently! Chen Qi''s gaze landed on the black knife at the Black-eyed Captain''s waist. The black knife, forged by ancient smiths, was a rather powerful weapon. Perhaps, he could "borrow" this black knife. But this might require a bit of acting. "Can you come down!" In this most dangerous moment, the Black-eyed Captain shouted loudly, trying to awaken Chen Qi''s consciousness! Chen Qi lowered his head slightly and said painfully: "Captain... I... see... blood-red eyes, they keep closing in on me! It''s coming!" Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wasn''t this a bit too exaggerated... He clenched his teeth tightly, attempting to show a look of excruciating pain. Blood-red eyes emerged! The little raven saw this scene and instantly understood everything, saying with professional knowledge: "The parasitic sea beast releases a trace of toxin into the bloodstream while emitting an extraordinary sound similar to that of a sea demon. Under such circumstances, severe hallucinations occur!" His spirit has finally collapsed... The little raven shook her head. Previously, when Chen Qi managed to walk up the stairs smoothly, she already felt it was abnormal; this did not fit his constitution at all. Now that hallucinations had appeared, this was the behavior expected of an ordinary person after being parasitized by a sea beast! "Hallucination?" The Black-eyed Captain shouted, clearly only a step away, clearly the sea beast had not left him. And now, the guy was hallucinating! "Yes, this is a normal behavior. For example, the common skin crawler can make humans turn on each other and kill each other." The little raven adjusted her mask. The Black-eyed Captain''s heart felt like it was being minced. The guy must be fighting fiercely with the parasitic sea beast now, struggling for control of his body! It might work... Chen Qi took two steps back: "No... the blood-red eyes have grown hands... it''s getting closer again! It''s going to attack me... I need a weapon! Captain, your knife, lend it to me, only a slash, only a slash with the black blade can kill this monster!" He clenched his left hand into a fist and swung it twice into the air. Still too exaggerated, and the voice was a bit low... thought Chen Qi to himself, feeling his acting was indeed not very good. "Even his voice has become weak, indeed, physical strength has reached its limit." The little raven, seeing this, shook her head helplessly. Physical strength at its limit... The Black-eyed Captain, hearing the ship doctor''s words, became extremely anxious. The black knife at his waist was a treasure he got from the belly of a giant anglerfish, his most precious possession! He would perfume the knife every week. The Black-eyed Captain softly told the crew behind him: "Give me a better quality curved knife..." However, in the next second, he suddenly interrupted himself. His black knife was very special, completely different from the curved knives commonly used by his crew! Not much time left... The Black-eyed Captain took his black knife in hand, humming softly to himself: "Fill the dead man''s box with gold..." He was a gambler; a 99% chance to get 1 gold coin, and a 1% chance to get 50 gold coins, he would unhesitatingly choose the latter. If he could get the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, then losing a black knife was nothing at all. As a pirate, he had to pursue bigger treasures and bigger possibilities! Only by doing so could he ride atop the waves, ungoverned by anyone! Amidst the roars of sea beasts outside, the Black-eyed Captain slowly tossed the black knife upward. He didn''t throw it too fast, afraid of alarming the blood-eyed wall behind Chen Qi! Bang! Chen Qi caught the Black-eyed Captain''s black knife with his right hand. [Black Knife: Nature Phase: Blade (This knife is born for combat) Description: This knife has extremely high durability, and the blade has a special black blade aura. On hitting an enemy, it causes considerable black aura damage (this black aura induces fear). Description: Slash its flesh, grant its fear.] The blade seemed to be covered in layers of black dust, but it gave a feeling of extreme sharpness, capable of tearing flesh apart. This weapon already involved transcendent power, typically requiring third-order transcendent strength to wield it. This weapon was quite famous, worthy of being called a small divine artifact. Seeing the other party get the weapon, the Black-eyed Captain''s tone sped up in encouragement: "How is it, can you manage it! Can you defeat the blood-red eyes and come to us!" I''ll give it a try. These blood-red eyes aren''t easy to deal with... Chen Qi grasped the hilt and tried swinging it a few times. It felt very handy, truly the Captain''s knife! But at this moment, a huge sound rang out again. Boom! Boom! The stone door behind them collided heavier and heavier, a significant crack appeared on the door! The Black-eyed Captain''s forehead was already covered in fine beads of sweat: "How is it! Have you killed the blood-red eyes, come down quickly! Come to a safe place, come to us, we will protect you..." Chen Qi nodded seriously. Why aren''t you moving!? The Black-eyed Captain felt his heartbeat getting faster and faster. His nod didn''t mean he would come down. The Black-eyed Captain asked, trying to stay calm: "What''s wrong?" "Captain... in front of me, another treasure chest has appeared... it opened its mouth... if there are no gold coins, it will eat... me. ... If only there were more gold coins... I need gold coins..." "A mimic..." At this moment, the Black-eyed Captain felt his heart pounding, causing him to tremble all over! Why did the hallucination have a follow-up! Isn''t it just creating empty promises? I can do that too... Chen Qi smiled inwardly. If he continued, he could promise the Black-eyed Captain several more "ifs." Come on, Captain, as long as you try harder, I''ll definitely come down. But unfortunately, the time was up. Boom! No time for the Black-eyed Captain to think, a deep-sea toad suddenly smashed, and the stone door was shattered with a crash! Nearly a hundred deep-sea monsters rushed in, with blood-stained mouths wide open, ready to enjoy a delicious feast. Chen Qi looked at the monsters below him. Next, it was about waiting for a moment, and then escaping amidst the chaos. The Black-eyed Captain''s face was ashen, his eyes fixed tightly on the blue treasure chest of the Deep Sea Hunter on the steps above. In this short time, he felt hope and despair. The monsters'' howls from behind pierced through the Captain''s spine. Chen Qi waited silently. However, in the next instant, something unexpected happened. The Black-eyed Captain suddenly grabbed the curved knife behind him, then rushed straight ahead, crossing the dangerous crack line! He couldn''t give up the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure so easily! "!!" Dare to cross that line... Chen Qi was a bit shocked. The moment the Black-eyed Captain stepped over the crack line, tentacles struck down from the wall, impacting like a giant python! The Black-eyed Captain should have specialized in combat as a third-rank blade phase transcendent. Chen Qi found it difficult to capture his burst speed at that moment. Clang! Clang! He quickly placed the curved knife in front of him, instantly slashing twice to block the giant tentacles. At this moment, the tentacles of the blood-eyed wall curved and retracted slightly. Praiseworthy courage, but that was all... Chen Qi sighed. The next moment, the Black-eyed Captain''s curved knife shattered, and he was forced away from the crack line by the tentacle''s impact. Accompanied by the last attempt, a feeling of despair surged back in. The disheveled Black-eyed Captain raised his head, staring blankly at the steps above, he seemed to see Chen Qi being torn apart by the waves of sea beasts, and the treasure in that blue chest would forever be lost within the corpses, never to be obtained... So close, so close... Chen Qi had given him hope, yet in the end, he had also bestowed upon him despair. Now, he had to turn around and face the sea beasts behind him. "Everyone, form a defensive circle! Prepare to break out with full force!" With a loud bang! The stone door behind them suddenly shattered, and the sea beasts with blood-stained mouths charged in, ready to feast. The Black-eyed Captain mustered all his strength, roaring: "We... are preparing... to set sail!!!" "Aye, Captain!" The pirates of the Sawshark immediately formed ranks, shifting their focus from the treasure to battle the sea beasts behind them. "Gold coins, gold coins..." This amount of money wasn''t enough, why am I so poor... The slow-reacting little raven was still rummaging in her waist pouch, trying to find some gold coins to help Chen Qi solve the mimic in his hallucination. Suddenly, she paused, her trembling hands slowly stopped, accepting the harsh reality. Alas, another recruit has died... She raised her head sadly, ready to take one last look at this interesting and capable new recruit. At the top of the steps, because of the sea beast''s commotion, the wall with blood-red eyes opened once again. Beneath the red glow of the scarlet eyes, Chen Qi stood calmly, as if he had accepted his fate. "Goodbye..." Suddenly, the little raven shivered all over. In the end, Chen Qi smiled at her, it seemed like he said something. At that moment, she felt a strange sensation, this recruit seemed not desperate or afraid, but extraordinarily calm, so calm that he merged with the blood-eyed wall... Even more, he seemed even more inscrutable than the blood-eyed wall itself. Boom! A tentacle charged at her! Due to the sea beasts, she had to engage in battle. Why... The little raven shook her head, taking a syringe and stabbing herself, turning around. As a medic, she now had to show her true skills! "Set sail! Go home!" "Go home!" Amidst the shouts, the pirates of the Sawshark drew their weapons, fighting with all their might against the sea beasts! In an instant, the blood of sea beasts and pirates mixed, splattering in this treasure cave... They fought with all their strength, swearing to carve out a path home! As the little raven and the Black-eyed Captain, blood-stained, prepared to leave the cave, glancing back one more time. Their pupils involuntarily constricted, their minds trembling. On the steps above, only a resealed treasure chest remained. No painful wails, no corpse, no fresh blood... The man beneath the scarlet eyes was gone entirely, as if he had never existed. Chapter 22: Chapter 15 Set Sail! "If fate allows, then let''s meet again upon the vast sea..." Chen Qi packed his things and left the stone gate early while the crew was fighting the sea beasts. The Black-eyed Captain and the little crow both held back some of their strength, and they probably had some combat supplies left as well. As long as they didn''t touch that bloody eye wall, the Sawshark probably wouldn''t suffer serious casualties. With the little crow''s skill level, he should be fine... Chen Qi thought to himself. Although their time together was short, his impression of the little crow was quite good. The other party was not a witch or a princess, yet she became a hit character in the Witch Sea block, which was not without reason. Although sometimes she would display a sinister laugh, hee hee hee, and had a bit of a violent streak, she indeed was a good person and had given him quite a bit. If there was a chance in the future, maybe they could collaborate again. But on this vast sea, without strength, you can''t accomplish anything. Along the way, he encountered only sea beasts, and none deliberately made it difficult for him; some sea beasts even brought him some disgusting bat corpses, fearing he might starve... They were all very friendly, even giving Chen Qi a feeling of returning home. "But I''m a human after all, and I can''t eat these things..." Chen Qi looked at these sea beasts; although he possessed a Deep Sea Affinity, there was no doubt that, both in appearance and mentality, he was a bona fide human. "After getting out, I need to advance to a Transcendent as quickly as possible." The exit of the crack appeared before his eyes. Chen Qi put down the parasitic sea beast that had been massaging his shoulder. The massage was comfortable, but it was also time to say goodbye. "Goodbye, quaint little thing." Chen Qi hastened his pace and left the crack. Although the chance of being caught up was very low, it would be troublesome if someone was fast enough. ... Before long, Chen Qi passed through the narrow, dark passage and came out of the crack. The sunlight shone on him once again. The azure sky and the sparkling sea surface complemented each other, and the Black Whale Group''s steam sailboat, the Sawshark, was right in front of him. The sunlight was really dazzling; it must be close to noon by now... Chen Qi covered part of the sunlight with his hand. After getting used to the light, he walked toward the Sawshark. Based on the information he had gathered, for the sake of maximizing combat capability, all the members of the Sawshark had entered the crack. After all, even if people stayed on the ship, they couldn''t relay any unexpected situations into the crack. This was only information from others, not necessarily accurate... But even if there were people left behind, their strength shouldn''t be too strong. Chen Qi climbed up the rope ladder and arrived on the deck of the Sawshark, carefully looking around. As expected, he saw two people with their arms bandaged inside the ship''s sick bay. It was someone whose arms had been bitten by sharks, and since he was almost frontline capable, he didn''t go into the crack. The person lay on the deck, sunbathing, sleeping very soundly... He wouldn''t interfere with Chen Qi''s escape. Chen Qi first went to the dining room, took the sea chart used for decoration off the wall, picked up a bag of bread and two cans, and during the process, he was lucky to get his hands on a simple compass. The entire process was performed with great dexterity. After taking the food, he made his way to the stern of the ship. At the stern, five steam dinghies meant for emergencies were suspended. The steam dinghies weren''t large, but their structure was clever and delicate, with a characteristic steampunk style. Their front end was equipped with a small steam engine, and three propellers were installed at the bottom. At the bow was a simple steering wheel, and by adjusting the angle of the wheel, it ensured safe passage through complex sea conditions. On the bow was also a simple lantern. On the side of the ship, in dark gold letters, the name "Black Spiral Propeller Sea Industry Company" was written. It seemed like a legitimate brand and must have been quite expensive. Hopefully, it wasn''t some rubbish cobbled together from counterfeit parts... Chen Qi clapped his hands; he had already seen the vast ocean and his freedom lay before him! Now, there was just one little problem troubling him. "How do I get this boat down?" Chen Qi looked at the hoisting mechanisms that secured the boat and fell into thought. It seemed like it required a key, but he should be able to force it off violently. He picked up the captain''s black blade, aimed at the connection, and stabbed forcefully! Strength worked wonders! Whoosh! The steam dinghy fell onto the water with a "bang". Worthy of the captain''s blade, it was indeed handy! "Almost ready, set sail." S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi took another look around. Suddenly, he spotted something conspicuous dangling below. A finely crafted steel fishing rod! On the handle of the fishing rod, there were also delicate golden patterns. Pirates usually keep valuable things on their person, or hidden in strange objects. And this item, judging from the patterns, seemed quite valuable... It looked like a branded item, but he didn''t know whose it was. Never mind, he took it! Chen Qi tossed the fishing rod and his backpack onto the boat, then spent 5 seconds studying the small boat. This must be the engine''s ignition device, like this, like this, it should start now... Chen Qi jumped onto the small boat, looking out at the boundless sea before him. As the moment to embark approached, the sea breeze blew over, freeing his train of thought. Suddenly, he remembered the anime he watched as a child, about a young boy who aspired to become king of the pirates, setting sail from a small town! This must be his first time at sea! Going out to sea is always exciting. Alone in a small boat, he was stepping into the new world after the apocalypse. But without a good ship, the real voyage would likely be much more arduous. Not to mention the dangers lurking in these waters. The sea breeze gently brushed his black hair as Chen Qi looked out to sea, smiling wryly. At that moment, he suddenly recalled the promotional video for the game ''Descent.'' ''Descent,'' as a massive open-world game, was divided into six major sections, with six countries as borders. As the flames of the day gradually waned, centuries of peace were shattered, and blood and fire rekindled the land. Above the Witch Sea, beneath the deep sea, witches revived, and great whales brought the tides, sweeping across the borders. In such a world, the weak are monsters'' fodder, and only powerful Transcendents have a chance to grasp their own fate. Before crossing over, his main account was a Fourth-Rank Pet Beast Trainer from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom sector, aiming to become a master beast trainer. Moreover, as ''Descent'' was a beta game, the world''s storyline hadn''t developed much. His knowledge of the Witch Sea sector wasn''t extensive. However, for every player, ''Descent'' was filled with vast unknowns and dangers. Even high and mighty nobles fell because of these unknowns, which is what made it captivating. The keywords of the Witch Sea sector floated into Chen Qi''s mind. The sea, Crack Tide, flesh implants, wealth, treasures, steampunk technology, monsters... These were the underlying themes of the Kingdom of Shell and the Witch Sea sector. And the Crack Tide and the Flower Witch were preludes to the main storyline of the Witch Sea. According to his guess, now was just the eve of the story. Even the Crack Tide might not have arrived yet... After the Descent, the Witch Sea would get lively! But by then, survival skills would be even more essential. "Need to get stronger quickly, to advance to a Transcendent." As Chen Qi pondered, he started the steamboat''s engine. Now, he couldn''t treat this world merely as a game. He wasn''t a player who could be resurrected after death, but rather someone constantly facing the danger of death. This was a real world, one he had to take seriously... Having crossed into another world, he had to make the best of his life. Looking at the waves, Chen Qi''s thoughts were complex and hard to describe. In this world, you either rot in the sea or become a legend, one that could topple the entire world! In a hazy vision, he seemed to see himself after setting out to sea, amidst a massive storm, with monsters surging over the sea towards him like a raging tide. "A high inspiration, huh..." Chen Qi chuckled to himself. No matter what, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. With the roar of the propeller and engine, the small boat sailed toward the open sea! Embarking on the voyage! ... ... Chapter 23: Chapter 16 The Storm Approaches ... ... On the small island within the crack of the Sea Beast cave, the first mate of the Sawshark forcefully pressed their captain''s head into the seawater with his bulky hands. Gurgle, gurgle~ This was usually a method of interrogation, but it was also the quickest way to calm down those who had gone mad. Now, their captain needed to be calmed down. The first mate pressed the captain''s head into the seawater for a full minute before releasing him: Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Calm now?" The Black-eyed Captain''s head popped out of the water and he immediately said: "No! That black blade is my beloved, I can''t be without..." Gurgle, gurgle¡ª Before he could finish, the first mate fiercely pushed the Black-eyed Captain''s head back into the water. "A blade can always be found again." The first mate displayed an indifferent expression, it wasn''t his knife after all. If he wasn''t sober yet, then it was time for another dunk in the seawater! It was at this time, having finished checking the situation on the ship and dealing with the wounded, that little Raven came before the two men: "One of the Sawshark''s emergency boats is missing, he might have taken it and escaped..." The first mate blinked, asking in a slightly puzzled whisper: "Are you saying he really left the Sea Beast cave before us, boarded our ship and then took off with it?" "Yes, though I find it hard to believe, that''s the situation at the moment." "How did he manage to do that?" The first mate looked utterly bewildered. "It''s not impossible..." Little Raven nudged her mask, looking like she had already grasped the entire picture of the event, "While cases are extremely rare, certain special types of parasitic Sea Beasts can achieve long-term parasitism in humans, and some have even established perfect symbiotic relationships. Have you heard of ''skin-walkers''? These belong to a more advanced type of parasitic Sea Beasts that can mimic humans for up to a month. Although the parasitic Sea Beast used on him was not of this kind, we cannot dismiss the possibility of mutations. After parasitism, his speed and strength increased rather than diminished, and the parasitic Sea Beast gave him a partial Sea Beast scent. Hence, his chance of escaping in the Illusion was real." This was the knowledge of a deep-sea researcher... Little Raven hooked the corner of her mouth with a scholar''s pride. The first mate sighed: "A mutated Sea Beast, which means he really escaped with the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure." Treasure! At that moment, upon hearing these words, the Black-eyed Captain again lifted his head from the water: "Pursue! Set sail now! We must catch him! He has my treasure..." Gurgle! Gurgle! Before he could finish, he was once again pushed under by the first mate: "Pursue what! With everyone so badly injured, we need to rest and recover. Besides, in this vast sea and after so much time, we have no idea which direction he went. He might have been infected by the Sea Beast and already gone into the sea..." Finding someone on the open sea was harder than one could imagine. Moreover, in the legends, those parasitized by Sea Beasts eventually stepped into the sea and forever became part of it. In other words, that parasitic Sea Beast might have caused Chen Qi to cast himself into the sea. The first mate truly did not believe Chen Qi was still alive. "Sea Beasts turn to water, if he couldn''t rid himself of the parasitic Sea Beast''s infection, then plunging into the sea would be his only outcome... But if he did escape, then he must be gravely injured..." Little Raven shook her head, rationality told her that Chen Qi wouldn''t have a very good outcome. But her emotions still believed that Chen Qi was still alive. "No! No! He won''t die!" At that moment, the Black-eyed Captain suddenly lifted his head fiercely, both his emotions and logic convinced that Chen Qi was alive! He roared loudly: "That man is extraordinary, I believe in him! He has inherited the will of my black blade, he''s sure to survive!" "Humph, talking about inheriting wills now, are you two that close? Wasn''t it you who foolishly gave him the knife..." Little Raven''s mouth curled up, mercilessly mocking, having completely forgotten the promise to find Gold Coin to help Chen Qi with the treasure chest monster. At last, the captain, who always broke his promises, was getting his just deserts! "Done for, captain, have you lost your mind..." The first mate shook his head and pressed hard, submerging the captain''s head back into the water. The treasure they had finally laid eyes on had vanished into thin air, sending the captain into a troubled state of mind. The first mate spoke to the Black-eyed Captain earnestly: "Captain, you need to look at the problem from a different angle. Don''t focus on the fact that he''s escaped, but rather that the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure has emerged from underneath the Blood Eye Wall of the Sea Beast cave! Imagine the treasure chest has grown legs and made it to a safe place! Do you remember the days we caught Mandrake? You can think of him as a Mandrake." The Black-eyed Captain calmed down a bit in the water, then raised his head to speak: "Yeah... Even if he has run off, this treasure is far easier to get than the chest behind the Wall of Blood Eyes. Isn''t this just like getting a new treasure map!" The only worry is that once the news gets out, those above will sooner or later come looking for us, and then my treasure..." Deluding oneself... Little Raven looked at these two people with utter speechlessness. Way too naive! They completely overlooked the possibility that Chen Qi might sell the treasure or be forced to hand it over to other pirates who had their eyes on him. The first mate spoke again: "Now, are you calm, Captain?" The Black-eyed Captain nodded: "Calm down. As long as we keep the news within our Black Whale Group, this treasure will sooner or later be mine... No! It will be ours, The Sawshark''s!" On second thought, I should really thank him! Thank him for finding us a new ''treasure map''!" Seeing the Black-eyed Captain deluding himself, Little Raven said: "By the way, Captain, I have some good news and some bad news that I forgot to tell you. Which one do you want to hear first?" The Black-eyed Captain shook the seawater from his head, his hair fluttering softly: "The good news." "According to our information, he grabbed some food from the restaurant before he ran away. If he were completely controlled by the Sea Beast, he wouldn''t have done that. This indicates that he isn''t completely under the Sea Beast''s control and there''s a possibility he might survive." A chance of survival! You see, if they want to find the treasure again, the whole premise is based on Chen Qi being alive! Good news! The Black-eyed Captain''s mood brightened as he flashed his shiny gold tooth: "I believe in him too, he won''t die so easily! Now, what''s the bad news?" Little Raven snapped her fingers: "Besides the food that was taken from the restaurant, another piece of evidence that he was somewhat lucid is... You made up an excuse to delay this month''s wages for ten sailors, and even added your own money to buy that limited edition fishing rod. That''s gone too. The Sea Beast wouldn''t take a fishing rod, which shows that he was indeed somewhat lucid." "My fishing rod..." That was a high-end brand! I even used it to catch a twenty-pound fish last time! The Black-eyed Captain immediately felt his blood rush to his throat, wanting to find his knife and cut somebody... My knife, where is my knife!? My blood is about to burst through my head¡ª Gurgle, gurgle¡ª The first mate reacted quickly and dunked the Captain''s head in the water again, "Cool off some more!" "(???)" Ha ha ha ha... Little Raven struggled to cover her mouth and maintain the composure befitting her role as the ship''s doctor. Nicely done, my assistant! She slowly turned around, stepping lightly toward the rocky shores by the sea. The waves washed over her boots, and the sea breeze played with her hair. Little Raven stood on a rock, her jet-black hair gently swaying with the wind. She gazed blankly in the direction of the stern. In the haze, she seemed to see Chen Qi dragging his feeble body, controlled by the parasitic Sea Beast, struggling to get into the ship''s boat, and then embracing the sea, embracing freedom... What a day full of events. She never thought that someone could leave such a deep impression on her in just one day. "How nice..." She slightly lifted the raven mask stained with the blood of the Sea Beast, revealing her cute little face with a small scar. Without this mask, her face just couldn''t command respect from others. As a child, Little Raven had fantasized about having a fierce face, but after trying a few things, she found the mask to be the most reliable. As a ship''s doctor and an undercover agent for three plus three years, Little Raven didn''t care much about the treasures of the Deep Sea Hunter. After all, it was unlikely such treasures would fall into her hands; at most it would get her two or three Gold Coins. Therefore, she felt a faint joy and a hint of longing, a yearning for Chen Qi''s escape... It''s rare to see someone who can sail freely on the open sea. However, although their steamboat was of decent quality, the most important thing for a successful landing was still the weather. "May the Sea Goddess look favorably upon us and keep the weather on the ocean calm." Little Raven prayed, feeling the sea breeze. At the moment she finished praying, a raindrop the size of a bean fell onto her eyeball. Ouch! Why... according to the navigator''s report, it was supposed to be clear skies today. She looked up. A storm seemed to be coming... And it didn''t look like any simple storm. ... ... Chapter 24: Chapter 17: Crack Tide The wind was getting stronger, and the sky was gradually becoming overcast. Chen Qi lay alone on the small boat, staring blankly at the sky. There are two most exciting moments in sailing, one is when you set out to sea, the other is when you return home. He had just been thinking about the First Order Transcendent profession of the Witch Sea, but in an instant, he felt an ominous premonition. The wind was howling... Chen Qi decisively sat up on the boat, looking out at the vast sea before him. There wasn''t a hint of human presence, only occasionally could he see birds flying across the sky or schools of fish leaping out of the water. The sky allowed birds to fly at will, the sea granted fish their leaps, that was probably the best description of the scene before him. There was an unprecedented feeling of vastness, but also a faint sense of solitude... Although he had run away from the Sawshark, getting ashore alone was no easy feat. If there was any slight issue with the steamboat, he might have to enact ''Chen Qi''s Marvelous Drift,'' going insane on this broken sea. Chen Qi took out a nautical chart he had pilfered from the restaurant, combining it with some knowledge to analyze his current position. The sea area of the Witch Sea can be divided into three sections, with the coastal waters being close to the city. Beyond the coastal waters is the Crack sea area, where there are numerous crack copies, as well as some bizarre terrain. In the Crack sea area, the creatures flying in the sky and hopping on the sea are indescribable monsters of terror. On the edge of the Crack sea area, it is foggy and dimly lit, and further out is the Sea of Fog. Beyond the Sea of Fog is the lightless sea not shrouded by daylight, a place that ''The New World of Day'' does not cover, and territory forbidden for humankind. He should be within the range of the coastal waters right now. Of course, coastal waters don''t mean safety, a lot of merchant ships pass through the coastal waters, hence it''s also where pirates are most rampant. In the Kingdom of Beys, going to sea is about connections and reputation, and his flagless little boat, if encountering a merchant ship, might even get extorted. As for encountering pirates, if he''s not as strong as them, then he can only pray. But fortunately, the effect of Yellow Needle had not yet worn off, and he had a gun, so he still had a bit of self-preservation ability. "According to this pace, perhaps I can return to Maro Town in the Moonstone Islands tonight." Maro Town is the birthplace of the original body''s owner, a small island town with a fairly good geographical location, quite a decent starter village. Considering geographic and household registration factors, his next destination would be Maro Town. Chen Qi put away the nautical chart, took a bite of bread, and gazed at the distant sea. It was indeed a nice experience to traverse from a city of steel and concrete to the open sea. In this vast world, even if he shouted about his humiliating past or did some unspeakable deeds, except for the Ocean Goddess, no one would know. The Ocean Goddess would listen to and receive everything. It was time to use those two items. Chen Qi took out the Transcendent Fishing Skill Card and the Hunter''s Yu Huo, which could strengthen his profession, from his backpack. Both of these extraordinary items could be used directly! Let''s do it now... Hunter''s Yu Huo, a prop of this level, needed to blend with blood to be used. Chen Qi looked around, cut his fingertip with a sharp part of the steamboat, and then touched the Hunter''s Yu Huo again. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Burn, Yu Huo..." Chen Qi mentally said. When the blood touched the amber-colored gem-like Hunter''s Yu Huo, it rapidly ignited into flames. The flames burned at his fingertip, and with it, a scorching Transcendent aura permeated his blood, spread to his limbs, entered his heart, then surged into deeper places, reaching his soul! It felt as if boiling lava was forcibly poured into his mouth, then set his whole body on fire. Beyond that, a plethora of indescribable deep-sea monsters appeared before his eyes, surging towards him! In his mind, it was as if he were holding a massive blade, his body ablaze with terrifying Blue Fire, slaughtering these monsters one by one! This was the knowledge of a Deep Sea Hunter within the Hunter''s Yu Huo. A prompt appeared before his eyes. [You have assimilated the Hunter''s Yu Huo.] "Huff, huff..." Chen Qi gasped heavily, the experience of using a High-order Extraordinary Prop was indeed too exhilarating compared to a game. The soul was cast by Yu Huo, it was that legendary prop... Fortunately, the burning sensation didn''t last long. Chen Qi closed his eyes and felt some sort of power within the depths of his soul being strengthened. At the same time, in his mind, he also mastered much knowledge about the deep-sea monsters, as well as knowledge of fighting those gigantic creatures. The gradual dissipation of the scalding sensation and the appearance of the prompt meant that he had completely assimilated the residual fire. Now, if he had a Transcendent profession, it would be enhanced. Unfortunately, he hadn''t officially embarked on the path of the Transcendent yet, so he couldn''t enjoy the benefits Yu Huo provided. "To ascend to the Transcendent..." Chen Qi already had some plans in mind. Ordinarily, Transcendent Occupation Cards are not easy to obtain. Most new players who don''t have a good start have to wait a long time during their spiritual awakening. Even a First Order Transcendent Occupation Card requires considerable effort to acquire. And those Occupation Cards circulating in the market would be purchased first by noble families and big businessmen, and common people who want to buy one would have to pay a premium, and often what they buy are rubbish Occupation Cards. However, according to the timeline, the Crack Tide that affects the entire Witch Sea will soon arrive. A huge number of cracks will lead to a significant increase in the number of Transcendent Occupation Cards! Therefore, with sufficient information, he could even pick out a desirable First Order Transcendent profession. Chapter 25: Chapter 17: Crack Tide_2 Once on shore, the first thing to do was to investigate the information about Transcendent Occupation Cards and cracks. Immediately afterward, Chen Qi pulled out the second item he had obtained from the treasure chest, the Skill Card ''Fishing in the Storm''. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The use of the Skill Card was very simple: once the conditions were met, one just had to hold it in hand and use it with a single thought. "Use." The azure Occupation Card turned into ink-like water at the fingertips, then transformed into bubbles and disappeared without a trace. At this moment, the skill Transcendent Fishing Lv1 also appeared on his panel. His Deep Sea Affinity couldn''t level up, so Transcendent Fishing was the only skill he could use by spending Spiritual Points right now. Chen Qi used the 50 Spiritual Points he had farmed in the crack within the sea beast cave to level up from Lv1 to Lv2. Chen Qi looked at this skill, slightly surprised. Such a common life skill could actually be leveled up three times, and now he didn''t have enough Spiritual Points left. With the use of the Skill Card, he suddenly felt an inexplicable confidence! That was, even if he lay down to fish, he could catch fish amidst a storm! "Why not... give it a try?" Chen Qi picked up the fishing rod, gave it a light toss, and the hook landed in the sea. What he was learning was not ordinary fishing but Transcendent Fishing! The biggest difference lay in the bait. The bait for ordinary fishing was all food. Whereas for Transcendent Fishing, one transferred their own Spiritual Power to the hook, creating bait with the essence of their Spiritual Power. His current Spiritual Power capacity was a bit higher than an ordinary person''s. Having mastered this skill, from now on, he would become an enviable Fisherman who would ''never'' return empty-handed. The fish from this place, to casually fish one out, Chen Qi created bait at the hook, which resembled a spiraling orb. In an instant, he felt a significant amount of Spiritual Power being drained from his body. This skill has such a high consumption¡­ Chen Qi gripped the fishing rod, waiting for a fish to bite. Fishing while sailing in this manner shouldn''t pose a problem, right... "..." Five minutes later, Chen Qi blinked and began to doubt, could he really catch fish this way? However, before he could catch a fish, something even more terrifying happened! In the next moment, fierce sea winds blew, and a huge shadow began to engulf the area. Accompanied by a loud rumble of thunder, raindrops started hitting him! The harbinger of a tempest! Though the steamboat was a great means to escape, its ability to resist the waves was mediocre. It had been clear skies just a moment ago... "What on earth is..." Suddenly, the sound of the wind passed by his ears, and within this fleeting moment, he thought he heard the roar of monsters. Out of the blue, Chen Qi suddenly recalled the promotional video for Witch Sea. On a sunny day, the sky suddenly darkened, clouds closed in, and fierce winds howled. The foreign girl onboard the ship, her flower crown knocked into the sea by a wave, reached out to retrieve it when suddenly, a gigantic shadow surfaced slowly from the ocean depths, like a dark mountain, engulfing the entire ship... As the camera continued to pan up, the entire Witch Sea was enveloped by a colossal storm! This was a far-reaching storm, also marking the first appearance of the main character of the Witch Sea main storyline, the foreign girl known as the Flower Witch. This abnormal weather, by causing a large number of cracks to form, was also known as the Crack Tide. Following this storm, cracks would sprout across Witch Sea like bamboo after the rain, thus signaling the onset of the great era of cracks in Witch Sea. Previously, Chen Qi could only tentatively determine the timeline through a little raven. And now, he was certain that the storm he was facing could very likely mark the beginning of the Crack Tide! As cracks revived and great whales exhaled, the once calm seas were now incessantly tumultuous, and the monsters dwelling in the deep sea would also emerge to the surface. It would be a frightful day without sleep. "Crack Tide, huh, troublesome..." If it were normal circumstances, he''d had popped a bottle of champagne for this storm! After all, more cracks meant more opportunities to increase his strength, which was undoubtedly a good thing! But the problem was, he was now on a small steamboat. "May the Sea Goddess show some restraint and not stir up too great a storm," Chen Qi thought to himself. However, his swimming skills were quite decent, and with the effects of the Yellow Needle still active, coupled with the knowledge of the Hunter Yu Huo, he had some ability to contend with the storm. As the storm approached, Chen Qi decisively took out the bandage from his backpack and secured items such as his black knife and his backpack itself to prevent them from falling into the sea. Next, he secured the fishing rod to the boat with the bandage as well. His fishing skill was named "Fishing in the Storm." That is, even in the midst of a storm, there was a chance to catch fish! In the ocean, fishing skills were quite useful. Fish, take the bait! "That should do it..." After arranging some things, Chen Qi rubbed his palms together and then looked into the distance. In less than three minutes, the entire sea was shrouded under a dark sky. Suddenly, Chen Qi''s pupils constricted slightly. At the end of the grey sea horizon, a faint light appeared out of nowhere. Light? Ship lights? A boat? At this time, he encountered a boat? Chen Qi gripped the black knife. And the light grew brighter, surging toward his direction! Chen Qi''s eyes widened as he saw from afar that it was a small, pitch-black boat with a ship light. On the open sea, many horrifying legends are told. Among them, there are many about pitch-black boats. If one encounters a small, pitch-black boat under a cloud-covered sky or at night, and the boat has a lantern lit, Do not attempt to approach it, and don''t hesitate. Escape immediately, for that boat will take people to another world. Chen Qi stared fixedly at the approaching boat. He didn''t run away, for the speed of the black boat far surpassed that of the steamboat. That is, he simply couldn''t outrun it. Moreover, it was undoubtedly heading straight for him. Upon closer inspection, one would realize that the ''pitch-black hull'' was less like a boat and more like sharp, pitch-black scales, and that the ship light was more of a lantern. Was this a deep-sea monster!? "Wait!" Chen Qi suddenly realized something. The creature was not just heading for him, but also for his bait! Chen Qi quickly picked up the fishing rod, then forcefully flicked it upwards! With his flick of the rod, the pitch-black boat began to reveal its true form. Boom! Among the giant waves, a sea beast akin to a Jiaolong leapt violently from beneath the sea, opening its three rows of bloody fangs, and ferociously bit at the bait in mid-air. Its serpentine body leapt over Chen Qi. It was not any pitch-black boat, but rather a deep-sea monster showing only half of its head! Boom! "Ha, ha, ha¡ª" The serpent-like monster bit down on the bait and plunged back into the sea, shaking its sharp, steel-like giant tail vigorously, exhaling heavily. Chen Qi turned his head back, touched his chin thoughtfully, and watched the sea beast''s odd movements. "What on earth did I catch?" Chapter 26: Chapter 18: Nearshore Dominator! The deep-sea monster swayed its body, lifting its head, its sharp black scales and surging waves dancing in unison, its massive form moving like a mountain. The Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure did not deceive him, "Fishing in the Storm" was a life skill that allowed one to catch fish even in a storm. However, could this really be called a fish? Chen Qi stood on the boat, looking up at the colossal creature, at least twenty meters long, and stroked his chin. Well, good thing he thought he encountered some strange creature. Upon closer inspection, it was just a sea dragon capable of annihilating fleets and striking fear into people''s hearts. He recognized this monster as a species that loved to race across the ocean, one of the few frequently found in nearshore areas. Its name was the Black Ship Sea Dragon, a renowned deep-sea species in nearshore regions. Based on its size, it seemed to be a juvenile. If we didn''t consider Chen Qi''s special circumstances, this could be one of the most terrifying legends of the "Black Ship with Lights." Due to several serious maritime accidents it caused in nearshore areas. Therefore, it had a more domineering and widely recognized title ¨C Nearshore Dominator! Many people on the sea would shudder just hearing this name! Even the fleets under the four Pirate Emperors gave it a wide berth upon sighting the Nearshore Dominator. However, despite having Deep Sea Affinity, the massive difference in size made Chen Qi slightly afraid. "Ha!" The Black Ship Sea Dragon opened its jaws wide, waving its black-scaled tail, and roared at Chen Qi! Such big talk! Chen Qi shielded himself with his hand and took a closer look at the colossal sea dragon. "Ha, ha, ha¡ª" The Black Ship Sea Dragon''s blue eyes, as big as bronze bells, kept spewing blood vapor, shaking its tail. "..." Chen Qi was somewhat surprised. The appearance of the deep-sea monster before him reminded him of a hardy canine species from Siberia on Earth. This thing, why does it feel like a husky? Upon closer inspection, those round blue eyes carried no ferocity but a bit of blue wisdom and a hint of cross-eyedness. Silly and goofy. "Is it asking me for food?" Chen Qi retreated slightly; the other party showed no hostility, but its size was just too enormous. He couldn''t withstand such a size difference. If the other party acted spoiled with him, forget about him¡ªthe fragile steamboat beneath him would instantly collapse. Too terrifying, he thought he should quickly get rid of it. Chen Qi gently moved the fishing rod, realizing the bait on the hook had already been bitten off. "Ha, ha, ha¡ª" As the hook moved, the Black Ship Sea Dragon gasped, shaking its steel tail even more vigorously. Just for a piece of bait... Outrageous! Not at all like the Nearshore Dominator! Chen Qi reprimanded it, reconsidering his "Extraordinary Fishing" skill. This extraordinary fishing skill appeared more effective than he had imagined. Many deep-sea transcendent creatures were picky eaters, and large carnivorous monsters like the Black Ship Sea Dragon generally were rarely interested in a simple ball of spiritual power. Yet this bait, constructed with transcendent power, wasn''t nutritious but was incredibly tasty! "Hahaha¡ª" The Black Ship Sea Dragon squinted its eyes and followed the movement of the fishing rod. Got it, got it... Chen Qi helplessly concentrated his spiritual power again, forming an extraordinary fish bait on the hook. As soon as it formed, the Black Ship Sea Dragon opened its mouth wide, bit down on the bait, and splashed in the water! Boom! Boom! Clearly, it was very happy! Chen Qi, soaked to the bone by the splashes, felt conflicted. Obviously, this was not a pet he could control! "Alright, alright, once you''re full, go play somewhere else..." Chen Qi waved his hand, unsure if the other party could understand his language. Right now, he still had to outwit and outlast the storm, leaving him no energy to entertain the Nearshore Dominator. The storm continued to batter his poor little boat. The Black Ship Sea Dragon shook its head; seemingly understanding something, it swiftly dove underwater. Chen Qi also bent down, reducing the speed of the steamboat, cautiously navigating through the storm. The storm was approaching; it was going to be a long journey¡­ Splash! Before Chen Qi could sigh, a huge head with a lit lamp emerged from the water again and exhaled in his direction. "Still here? I don''t fear you, but my little boat does..." Chen Qi reluctantly turned his head, looking at the silly Nearshore Dominator. Although he had Deep Sea Affinity, his current strength wasn''t sufficient to directly drive away the deep-sea monster. Upon initiating the attack, the deep-sea monster could also counterattack him. Moreover, even if he exerted all his strength to drive it away, this Nearshore Dominator might just think Chen Qi was giving it a massage. Fortunately, this small sea dragon was quite smart and did not collide with his boat. Suddenly, Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. Its intention seemed not to be asking for food. But to give him something! The Black Ship Sea Dragon opened its bloodthirsty mouth with its three rows of sharp teeth. On its scarlet tongue lay a shiny object. "?" Chen Qi cautiously used his fishing rod to pull it out of its mouth. Palm-sized, this was a small goldfish? Chen Qi held the dead little creature in his hand. He had seen this thing in the last few pages of "Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide" given to him by the shipdoctor, Little Crow. The last five pages were all extremely rare sea beasts; Little Crow, being a deep-sea enthusiast, dreamed of raising one! Of course, she had never owned even one. "Golden Scaled Fish..." At that moment, Chen Qi''s eyes were blinded by the golden light emanating. The Golden Scaled Fish lived in deeper waters and swam at considerable speeds. Thus, ordinary fishing boats found it hard to catch them; usually, it required powerful transcendent beings to personally dive deep to catch them. Chen Qi took out the soaked book and carefully turned to the last few pages. As he read, an illusory prompt also appeared before his eyes. In the new day game settings, the panel''s prompts depended on various aspects, with the most important one being one''s own known knowledge. His player panel wasn''t omniscient, partially adhering to this setting. [Golden Scaled Fish: Nature Form: Bei, Cup Usage: An extraordinary fish symbolizing wealth and health. Consuming it after cooking can permanently increase one''s constitution and provide a small amount of self-healing speed. Description: Lucky!] "Well done, Nearshore Dominator!" Chen Qi looked at the introduction of the dead Golden Scaled Fish. Bei symbolized money, contracts, wealth, transactions, and other elements. The Golden Scaled Fish was similar to the koi fish on Earth; people believed that seeing one would bring continuous good luck and wealth for a week. Living Golden Scaled Fish were extremely expensive ornamental species; however, the one given by the Black Ship Sea Dragon was already dead. Whereas the Cup represented the primary use of the Golden Scaled Fish! A strong constitution was the core threshold for many ways to get stronger. Moreover, small healing speed might sound minimal, but in actual combat, it could increase the self-healing speed of external injuries, making it a quite powerful skill. This was truly a great supplement... The attribute-boosting Yellow Needle was at least purchasable, but the Golden Scaled Fish largely depended on luck. According to the Sea Beast Usage Guide, this thing wasn''t suitable for raw consumption. The Golden Scaled Fish had a reasonably long shelf life, and the temperature was quite stable. Chen Qi put it into his backpack. With the Yellow Needle, Golden Scaled Fish, plus the initial attribute boost, his early constitution would reach a rather formidable level. Well done, Black Ship Sea Dragon! In a sense, it was like he had caught a Golden Scaled Fish. Chen Qi gently patted its head with his hand. "Ha, ha, ha¡ª" Seemingly feeling Chen Qi''s mood, the Black Ship Sea Dragon nodded and happily wagged its tail, circling his boat a few times. Then it summed a few times, making sounds implying it was about to leave. Leaving? Chen Qi waved his hand: "Goodbye¡ª" Chen Qi marked this spot in his memory; maybe they would meet again someday. The Black Ship Sea Dragon wagged its tail. Swoosh! With a swooshing sound, like a rocket, it shot out, raising waves on the sea surface, disappearing from his sight in an instant. With that speed, it seemed capable of crashing through a large steel steamship! The Nearshore Dominator was indeed fast... Chen Qi gazed into the distance, and perhaps blinded by the golden light of the fish, he found the fierce beast somewhat cute. Splash! Splash! S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the departure of the Black Ship Sea Dragon, waves hit his small boat once again. His clothes were already thoroughly soaked by the seawater, and despite being cotton, they felt like a heavy, cold armor. The cold intensified, bringing about a sense of weakness, as the Yellow Needle''s effect diminished. The storm was quite a trial... "To last until the shore, I''ll have to endure for a while..." Chen Qi bent down, seizing the moment to consume the food and fresh water in his backpack. There was still a considerable distance to the land. The upcoming period would be a strenuous one. Chapter 27: Chapter 19: Lighthouse In the stormy weather, navigating a small boat and reaching the shore was no easy task. Raindrops continuously pelted Chen Qi''s body, and his thoughts shifted from wanting to reach the shore quickly to simply not falling off the boat. His body became exhausted, and his consciousness gradually blurred. He didn''t know how much time had passed, but the blazing daylight in the sky began to wane and eventually extinguished. A round, slightly red moon slowly rose from the end of the coastline. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This marked the descent of nightfall and the vanishing of daylight¡ª Nighttime already¡­ Chen Qi weakly opened his eyes and looked at the pitch-black world before him. The storm had tormented his body severely. In the heavy rain, his sense of time was totally blurred. The steamboat, impacted by the waves, also suffered damage and significantly slowed down. This boat probably would become unusable after reaching the shore. However, there was a piece of good news. As the night descended, the storm now had only wind and some drizzle left. Where am I? Chen Qi braced against the sea wind and looked ahead. Suddenly, a faint light hit his eyes. Another light¡­ Chen Qi raised his head and looked towards the source of the light. The light grew brighter and brighter. Suddenly facing the strong light, he had to squint his eyes. In the distant blur, atop a huge tall tower, an old man holding an oil lamp vaguely looked at him with a puzzled expression. It''s the lighthouse¡­ Chen Qi lay on the boat, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. Finally¡­ He had finally reached land¡­ Seeing the lighthouse meant he was not far from the town and the shore. Chen Qi shook his head, sat up, and stretched his limbs. The lighthouse was an essential navigational structure for maritime journeys. The lighthouses in the Witch Sea region also had to guard against large sea beast attacks and special situations like island fleet invasions. Thus, the lamp keeper was usually a highly respected, highly inspired, and powerful Transcendent. This was an extremely boring yet crucial job. The seventy-year-old lighthouse keeper looked towards Chen Qi''s direction. Today''s storm had lasted so long, how could there still be someone at sea! Moreover, it seemed to be a young man! This was too reckless! As an elder, the lighthouse keeper always had much concern for young people. He cleared his throat and shouted in a loud voice: "Young man, are you alright? Do you need help?" "What did you say? The voice is too low!" Chen Qi patted his head and let the water out of his ears. Upon seeing the light, he became spirited again! Whatever it was, he smiled, then waved his hand! Why are you smiling? Be serious! The lighthouse keeper anxiously shouted louder: "The wind is not right tonight! There might be monsters in the sea! Get to the shore quickly, don''t go out to sea tonight or tomorrow!" He shook his head, thinking that the boy seemed completely unworried and probably didn''t understand what had happened tonight. His high inspiration allowed him to clearly sense an ancient aura mixed in the storm today, like a monster''s whisper. Such winds hadn''t blown over the sea for a long time. From his experience, this monster-like roaring sea wind indicated that some monsters, originally active in the deep sea, were coming to the surface! It seemed something major had happened. Many fishermen and merchants had met with mishaps today. And at night, sea beasts became even more rampant! This boy, sitting in such a small boat, was lucky not to be attacked by sea beasts. "Get to the shore quickly!" The lighthouse keeper yelled loudly; he couldn''t guarantee what might pop out of the seawater. "Okay! I''ll get to the shore immediately!" Chen Qi responded and slightly sped up his steamboat. With the propeller turning, his small boat sailed towards the island town named "Maro Town." This was the town he was about to reach, also the town where the original owner of his body was born. Chen Qi opened the sea chart again and glanced at the Shell Country''s terrain and the location of Maro Town. The major coastal city of the Shell Country was called Moonstone City. Besides Moonstone City, there were many islands along the Shell Country''s coast where humans could live. Moonstone Islands, Devil Islands, and so on. Many large and small towns had been established on these islands. Maro Town was one of the many towns in the Moonstone Islands. By reading the memories of the original owner, Chen Qi had gained significant understanding of this place. First, to the people of the Shell Country, the islands were not a good place. Inconvenient transportation, lack of entertainment, and frequent threats from waves and sea beasts. Not to mention the increasingly rampant pirates lately. The small towns on the islands were just remote rural areas. Many young people from the islands longed for the prosperous cities of the Shell Country. They worked from dawn to dusk every day, just to go to the big cities and own a house. Every year, many young people left the islands and headed to the big inland cities of the Shell Country. However, in Chen Qi''s view, Maro Town was quite a good starting village. In addition to having a household registration in Maro Town, more importantly, with the start of the Crack Tide, many cracks would be born on the sea. And cracks meant extraordinary resources, meant land, meant oil, meant money, meant power! When the complete Crack Tide of the Witch Sea arrived, it wouldn''t be the islanders rushing to the inland. It would be the inlanders coming to the sea for adventures, sparking an adventure era like the Gold Rush in America. These islands, closer to the dense crack regions, would be more populated than big cities due to their better transportation locations, making them more favored by adventurers. Well, housing prices might even rise slightly¡­ "Huh, here I am!" Chen Qi stopped the steamboat and excitedly jumped onto the port of Maro Town. He then shook off the water from his body like a cat! This was the feeling of solid land, how refreshing! After properly securing the steamboat, Chen Qi planned to get something to eat as he was really hungry. Seeing Chen Qi reaching the shore, the lighthouse keeper finally felt relieved. Luckily, nothing major happened¡­ Suddenly, the lighthouse keeper had a flash of inspiration. That young man just now was the boy who had sea beast disease and went to the city for work a few months ago¡­ He still managed to come back and even bought a small boat¡­ the lighthouse keeper felt a bit sentimental. Sea beast disease, as the name implied, meant terrifying deep-sea creatures had infected a human body. To cure it, one typically needed a bloody surgery, and finding an unlicensed black doctor would also cost a large sum of money. Even he himself probably couldn''t afford so much money immediately. In his view, if Chen Qi could return, it must be either because he was ready to "die in his hometown," or he had been forced to join some illegal organization, earning money through labor, with a perilous fate. "This generation of young people, it isn''t easy for them¡­" The lighthouse keeper sighed and shook his head. ... ... Having just ended a storm, the pier at Maro Town was exceptionally quiet. Chen Qi walked towards the town while rummaging through his backpack. In his backpack, besides the treasure map, were the medical supplies given by the little crow. Among them, the Healing Potions could be sold without a loss. Such good items for emergency healing were valuable everywhere. The problem was that Chen Qi himself currently had a great need for Healing Potions too. Painkillers and calming sea beast oil were also sellable items. But the sum amount of miscellaneous items wasn''t much either¡­ Am I really going to have to work in a factory¡­ Chen Qi frowned deeply. In Maro Town, there was a crack mine with a zero percent mutation rate, where anyone could apply. Having transmigrated and still needing to work, no, that''s out of the question¡­ As a strategy guide creator, he knew that working was actually not a bad option in many situations. But now he had the Black Knife, and his attributes weren''t bad, so the fastest way to make money was still to explore cracks. Chen Qi shook his head. Right now, he didn''t even have a bit of money on him. Gold coins were more popular among pirates, whereas ordinary people used the Shell Country''s official currency¡ªShell Coins. Besides the different name, Shell Coins were very similar to Earth''s currency, also a type of paper money. As a country embodying the "Shell" nature form, the Shell Country''s currency was relatively stable. Shell Coins were also quite commonly accepted in other countries, making them a fairly reliable currency. "Before I get some money, I can only continue eating seawater-soaked bread¡­" Chen Qi looked at the bread soaked by seawater in his backpack, smiling bitterly. His current funds weren''t enough to allow him a good meal. But at least he was a transmigrator, going hungry wasn''t such a big deal. Suddenly, a whiff of grilled food aroma drifted in! Who''s grilling at night! Especially right after a stormy evening! Chen Qi looked in the direction of the aroma. Maro Town''s dockside tavern, the only tavern on the entire island. He saw a group of young people around a grill roasting fish outside the tavern. Inside the tavern, people''s loud and noisy voices could be heard! So many people on a stormy night¡­ This tavern is packed! Chen Qi was slightly surprised; even city taverns rarely had this many people. He looked up and saw the tavern''s sign written on a banner: "It''s a great day today, all drinks and meat, even vegetables, are free inside the tavern!" Free! All free¡­ Chen Qi''s heart pounded. It was just a simple island tavern, making everything free would leave the owner working for nothing for a month or even two! For a small-town owner, this was a huge expense. What good day was it to make such a big giveaway? Chen Qi pondered and, fueled by curiosity, took a few steps forward. Unknowingly, he stepped over a drunkard at the doorway and squeezed into the noisy tavern. Chapter 28: Chapter 20: Newbie Village Maro Town Of course, Chen Qi''s purpose in entering the tavern wasn''t just the simple idea of getting a free meal and drink. As everyone knows, a tavern is a place with a crowd of all sorts and a good place to gather information. His most important task now was to collect information on the crack near Maro Town and then strive to become a Transcendent as soon as possible! The moment he stepped into the tavern, a wave of low-quality liquor aroma hit him in the face. The inside of the tavern was extremely crowded, with every table fully occupied. Fortunately, there were still seats available near the counter at the front. Chen Qi sat down next to the counter and drank a bottle of warm wine. With the warm wine in his belly, his whole body felt a lot warmer. Cool! Although this watered-down wine was nothing compared to Earth''s delightful soda, it was quite good now. As for roasted meat, that kind of good stuff had already been snatched up. But luckily, there were still plenty of peanuts. Chen Qi cracked peanuts while watching the lively crowd. People, buoyed by the alcohol, chatted away: "Hey hey, have you heard? The Witch Times'' gold badge reporter captured the movements of the four Pirate Emperors! There were more than five hundred ships speeding on the sea! This is a huge operation, and the goal is to find the legendary treasure!" "Treasure? What''s that got to do with us country folk, brother? You should check out the Witch Times instead. The newspaper reported on the Countess''s affair, and the thighs in that photo¡ªbeautiful indeed¡ª" "Boss, congratulations on your daughter returning early from Bei Country Royal University! She can buy a house in Moonstone City, or directly in the capital¡ªit''s no problem at all!" Chen Qi''s gaze quickly locked onto the key figures in the crowd. The tavern owner and his precious daughter. The reason why everything in the tavern was free today was that his daughter had returned early from Bei Country Royal University to take a position in Maro Town. Wait, Bei Country Royal University! Chen Qi was taken aback. In the New World, universities and colleges were gathering places for Transcendents. Within these institutions, students are offered extraordinary resources beyond the imagination of ordinary people, as well as a slew of strength assessments! Anyone associated with a college possessed exceptional skills to some degree or another. Since all the players started with awakened spiritual talent, a college start was also recognized as the best among players. And Bei Country Royal University was the most famous and renowned school in the entire Shell Kingdom! Each year, Bei Country Royal University produced many exceptionally talented individuals for the world. The Royal Seven Eccentrics, the Imperial Capital''s Three Jie. Many NPCs that left a deep impression on the players came from Bei Country Royal University. Of course, in such a remote town, having a Transcendent able to get into the Royal University was enough to change a family''s fate and social status. The early return of a daughter who was accepted into a top-ranking Transcendent school was truly a celebration within a celebration. No wonder the tavern owner was so generously footing the bill. Chen Qi grabbed a handful of peanuts and munched eagerly, continuing to watch the drama unfold. At this moment, everyone was surrounding the tavern owner, heaping praise on him, their eyes full of envy. Meanwhile, the owner''s young daughter stood behind him, not saying a word, very quiet. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi peeked through gaps in the crowd at her. She had silver-white hair, wore a mage''s hat, and was dressed in a simple and unsophisticated white apprentice uniform. Very much the standard young mage apprentice outfit. Chen Qi accessed the memories of his original self. She was considered a peer of his and a true genius. At the age of five, she exhibited extraordinary talent, spending her days wielding a magic wand twice her height and practicing spells on rocks with her short little legs. Later, with the help of a noble, she successfully got into Bei Country Royal University Book College. She should be about sixteen this year. Why does she look so familiar... Chen Qi reflected, remembering that this was also a rather famous character on the gaming forums. And just then, an impatient figure slowly pushed through the crowd and said in a deep voice: "Excuse me, everyone, could you make way so I can have a word with the new tutor..." Though the man''s voice wasn''t loud, his portly figure and the golden patterns on his expensive suit proved his extraordinary status. Chen Qi thought for a moment. This man was none other than the most distinguished person in Maro Town, Mayor Da Maro! He controlled Maro Town''s most important asset, the "Mine Crack," and also handled all sorts of affairs big and small, making him the wealthiest and most prestigious person in Maro Town. One could say, he was the lord of this island. Although the mayor was very wealthy, he was also extremely frugal. After squandering half of his fortune in his earlier years, he became deeply fixated on establishing a powerful family. Therefore, he spent a lot of money and effort marrying an ugly yet robust wife. When Mayor Da Maro spoke, the crowd parted obediently. Most people had to give Mayor Da Maro face. The tavern owner''s daughter blinked her blue eyes and looked at Mayor Da Maro with some confusion: "?" Clearly, he came specifically for her, the talented graduate. A sixteen-year-old Transcendent who graduated from Bei Country Royal University, without a doubt, her future was set to far exceed that of Mayor Da Maro. Chen Qi thought to himself. Mayor Da Maro approached her, bending slightly forward and then feeling uncomfortable, he straightened up a bit. He seemed pushed by two forces until, with some impatience from the crowd, he managed to squeeze out a smile: "An, no, I should call you the Tutor of Maro Town. In the time that follows, the youth of Maro Town will be troubling you... Do you remember me? I am Mayor Da Maro. I helped quite a bit with the establishment and construction of your father''s tavern when I was younger. My two children, a son and a daughter, have also reached the age to apply for the Transcendent academy and have successfully become First Order Transcendents. They have some talent, passing the preliminary screening of the exam but failing in the first round..." Failing in the first round¡­ Chen Qi frowned like an old grandpa on the subway. As a strategy content creator, he had helped many players get through the academy''s exams. To be admitted to the Transcendent academy, one must pass at least five rounds of exams. And the first round of examination is a very simple written test. Failing the first round, how do you conclude they are so talented!? Mayor Da Maro paused for a long time before continuing: "I believe my children''s talents are not bad, and with hard work, it is not impossible for them to become Third-tier Transcendents. An, since you are from the Royal University, do you have any method that can allow them to enter the Royal University as well..." She graduated from there, not built the university¡­ Chen Qi couldn''t help mocking in his mind. The tavern owner''s daughter, by appearance, looked like the quiet, naturally dazed type. "Ah?" Confronted with Mayor Da Maro''s question, the tavern owner''s daughter, already somewhat sluggish, looked even more like a stuck robot. Her head turned around. Suddenly, in that instant, her blue eyes met with Chen Qi''s. What are you looking at me for? Chen Qi, who was snacking on peanuts while watching the drama unfold, was momentarily stunned, his hand holding the peanuts pausing. These peanuts and drinks on the counter should be free, right¡­ Wait a minute! Why has everyone''s gaze suddenly turned towards me!! However, he was not given time to think. In the next moment, the tavern owner''s daughter picked up her Magic Wand and moved with the agility of a cat, arriving in front of Chen Qi in an instant. The distance between them closed rapidly, and she was now merely a palm''s length away from him. A formidable presence weighed upon him. "???" Her sudden action caused Chen Qi to feel somewhat panicked. She tilted her head and leaned closer, much like a greedy merchant scrutinizing a priceless treasure. Sniff, sniff, sniff¡ª After smelling him, she excitedly said: "It''s blood, and seawater, along with the scent of a transcendent awakening." Chapter 29: Chapter 21 Newbie Mentor An She realized I was a spiritual awaken! Chen Qi felt his heart rate accelerate. Once ordinary people step on the path to becoming Transcendent, they emit a special spiritual power field. But at the end of the day, he was just a spiritual awaken, not a true Transcendent, emitting a barely noticeable aura. In contrast to his faint aura was the other party''s spiritual power field. The other party was clearly a frail-looking young girl, but to him, she seemed like a towering white tiger! She was completely different from the other Transcendents he had encountered before, like the little crow and the black-eyed captain. Such strong spiritual pressure! Chen Qi couldn''t help but remark. Sniff, sniff, sniff! Following that, An looked at Chen Qi again and asked curiously, "Have you been spiritually awakened?" "Yes." Chen Qi nodded. An turned back to the mayor of Maro Town and asked, "Mayor Maro, didn''t you tell me there are only six spiritual awakeners in town? And one is about my age. Awakening at this age, he is quite impressive." Is she praising me... Chen Qi silently ate a peanut. At the sight of him, her face seemed to carry a faint joy, with no malice. "There are indeed only six..." The mayor''s face was puzzled as his gaze also turned to Chen Qi. Although he was stingy, as the mayor, he knew everyone in the town, including all their misdemeanors. Black hair, young, and he seemed to have just been caught in heavy rain. Isn''t this Qi, who went to Moonstone City due to illness some days ago! "Qi!" The mayor blurted out, looking Chen Qi up and down again, "You''re back, is your illness cured?" His Sea Beast disease was suppressed due to Deep Sea Affinity. Being recognized... Chen Qi read the original owner''s memories, trying to familiarize himself with these people: "No, but it''s temporarily suppressed. If I want to cure it, I still need quite a bit of money..." "Oh, that''s a miracle, a miracle..." The mayor nodded his head without asking further. Having returned from a big city, he undoubtedly experienced many troublesome things; it wouldn''t be good to probe further. The mayor kept his doubts to himself, and then with a rough voice, he said: "Have you been spiritually awakened!? This is a good thing, after all, our islands need courageous Transcendents!" After speaking, Mayor immediately introduced Chen Qi to An, mentioning a young man with high inspiration afflicted with Sea Beast disease. Why have I suddenly become the center of conversation... Chen Qi was somewhat troubled, again picking up a handful of peanuts to eat. "I see." After listening, An stretched out her hand and introduced herself to Chen Qi, "Hello, Qi. I am An, the new mentor appointed in Maro Town, responsible for assisting and nurturing all the young people nearby with potential to become Transcendents." Mentor for beginners... The moment he heard this term, Chen Qi suddenly had a tide of thoughts, recalling her identity! A mentor for beginners is, simply put, similar to many game characters like priests, village chiefs, or guides. This stems from the special system of Shell Country Academy. Every year, Shell Country Academy selects a group of outstanding students and stations them in remote areas of Shell Country to take on the role of mentor for beginners, nurturing the young from those areas. They assign tasks to ordinary people with potential, offer monetary and supernatural resource rewards, and can even grant occupation cards! Also, they maintain basic order in these remote locations. For players, mentors for beginners are literally mentors, often the NPC that many novices interact with the most. To date, many professional guides on forums have come from these beginner mentors. Players, through aggregating data, have a ranking of beginner mentors from the Witch Sea forums. The very An in front of him was a famously ranked mentor for beginners! Chen Qi took another look at her. An, a graduate from Bei Country Royal University and a master of large-scale destructive force. She had two nicknames. Because she became a Third-order Transcendent at a young age and progressed in strength rapidly, developing even faster than players did! Additionally, she often treated pirates who came to cause trouble and mocking nobles like dogs. Thus, she had the domineering nickname An Aotian. Also, because she served as a mentor for beginners, being very conscientious and patient, she also carried another more domineering nickname¡ª Teacher An! Of course, Chen Qi preferred to use a more common and generic nickname, Teacher An. An brushed back her white hair behind her ears and spoke again, "The spiritual power field around you is much stronger than that of ordinary people, which proves you have the talent to become a Transcendent. If you want to embark on the path of the Transcendent, I can offer you some guidance. Of course, if you need help." An extended her hand. A mentor for beginners isn''t just about nurturing Transcendents. In a relatively remote place like Maro Town, anything related to the mysterious and supernatural is linked to this Transcendent mentor. Chen Qi was fairly familiar with the new day''s system of Transcendent professions. But if he wanted to obtain information about the Crack, the simplest way was to seek help from this mentor for beginners. Chen Qi extended his hand and said, "I indeed want to enter the path of the Transcendent and I need some guidance." The crowd watched this scene, some surprised; they did not expect Chen Qi to have survived, let alone become a spiritually awakened with great potential. At that moment, An''s father, the red-faced tavern owner, loudly said, "Alright, An, this is your celebration, not a time to talk about work, or to listen to some old fool ramble on. "You should know, everyone still wants to hear about your experiences in the capital." As he spoke, the tavern owner glared fiercely at Maro Town''s mayor! "Now is not the time for certain self-important figures making impractical demands." The mayor of Maro Town hung his head, feeling as if he had shrunk. An gave a bitter smile, then said to Chen Qi: "Let''s talk after this celebration is over." "Yes." Chen Qi agreed. After An left, the disheartened mayor of Maro Town sighed heavily, a look of depression on his face. Suddenly, a light seemed to flicker in front of the mayor''s eyes, and he scratched his thinning scalp: "Chen Qi, you''re back. It seems you hit a wall in Moonstone City. But don''t worry, the timing of your return is just right!" "Why?" Chen Qi deliberately made a puzzled expression. Based on his speculation, the reason An, as a Transcendent, had come to Maro Town to serve as a mentor was a decision made by Shell Country''s high command. The Crack Tide was approaching, and the high-ranking officials in charge of monitoring the cracks must have also noticed abnormalities. Therefore, they had dispatched some Transcendents ahead of time to prevent the situation from worsening. Of course, Shell Country probably hadn''t completely confirmed the arrival of the Crack Tide yet. Once they had, more and more ''newbie mentors'' would appear on these coastal islands. The mayor of Maro Town stroked his goatee: "You might not know, but several new cracks have appeared here in the Moonstone Islands lately." New, unknown cracks! Chen Qi immediately asked: "Cracks, Mayor of Maro Town, do you have specific news?" "I don''t know, after all, I''m old and no longer at an age to take risks. From the mentor''s reaction just now, your talent is quite impressive. If you''re lucky, perhaps in a few weeks, you could become a First-order Transcendent, just like my son. You''re about the same age, so you could support each other then, especially since, as you know, cracks are too dangerous, and a slight misstep can mean death. We''re not like those city nobles who were fed Transcendent Occupation Cards with their milk... The mayor of Maro Town said a lot all at once. Even the mayor of Maro Town doesn''t know, so it seems I''ll have to ask the newbie mentor... Chen Qi thought to himself, taking a sip of his beer. The mayor of Maro Town sat down next to Chen Qi, also pouring a glass: "Sigh... not every young person can have innate talents like An from an early age... It might turn out like you or my child, clearly having talent but unfortunately havng gotten sick. I hope with your return this time, you can become a Transcendent soon and earn the money to cure your illness. If you really need money, you can also borrow from me." The mayor of Maro Town clinked his glass with Chen Qi, continuously voicing his worries. On one hand, he hoped his child would become strong early, but on the other hand, he feared his child dying tragically in a crack. Having said that, the mayor of Maro Town wanted to drink a few more glasses with Chen Qi, but before he could drink, he thudded onto the counter, passed out drunk. That''s it, passed out? That''s a bit weak... I haven''t eaten enough yet! Suddenly, Chen Qi noticed two newspapers at the spot where the mayor of Maro Town had passed out. In this world without the internet, newspapers are the quickest way for ordinary people to learn about the world''s status. Chen Qi picked up the newspapers, and at the top of the page, it read ''White Dove Newspaper'' in big letters, with golden letters spelling ''Pelu Larn'' underneath the title. The White Dove Newspaper is renowned for its timeliness, aiming to report major events in the Witch Sea as they happen. From the date in the bottom left corner, it seemed it was freshly printed yesterday. "Witch suspected of appearing, slaughtering the Black Rabbit Gang, is this true or false?" "Pirate Emperor''s Black Whale Group''s big move, according to sources, the Black Whale Group has found a legendary treasure map. As of yesterday, fifty ships under the command of the Black Whale Group had set sail. What kind of treasure has the Black Whale Group so agitated? Stay tuned for White Dove Newspaper''s chief gold medal journalist, Pelu, to unravel it for you tomorrow." Black Whale Group... Chen Qi thought. Now, the Black-eyed Captain must still be looking for him. He was sold to the Black Whale Group''s Sawshark by human traffickers. And the group of kidnappers who abducted him rarely cared about where their slaves came from. That means, for now, Sawshark does not know his origins, and finding him could take some effort. Chen Qi folded the newspaper and decided to remain as vigilant as possible. The second newspaper was the Witch Times, part of the same company as the White Dove Newspaper, but the content was quite different. The Witch Times aimed to use an artistic approach to depict human love and hate. Furthermore, their editor-in-chief liked to use her paintbrush to boldly and profoundly illustrate the body curves of the news protagonists in a roller-coaster manner. Simply put, it was melodramatic and borderline sensationalistic. Chen Qi frowned as he read, continuing to eat. Two hours of eating and drinking flew by in an instant... ... "Phew~" Chen Qi patted his full belly; this was probably the most satisfying meal he had had since arriving in this world. Unbeknownst to him, many people were drunk and lay on the ground like mud. Only a few were still sober. Thud! "Aren''t you drunk?" An rolled up her pant legs and leaped over the mud-like figure known as the mayor of Maro Town, approaching Chen Qi. Chen Qi said: "No, I didn''t drink much, I just ate quite a bit." S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I''m also not good at drinking." She took a deep breath, her sparkling blue eyes looking at Chen Qi, "It''s finally over, let''s talk, shall we? The smell of alcohol is too strong here. Can you come to my room? I have a really good Transcendent Occupation to recommend for your path to becoming a Transcendent." Transcendent Occupation recommendation? A flicker of curiosity crossed Chen Qi''s eyes. He got up and followed her. Chapter 30: Chapter 22: Uniqueness An''s room was right at the back of the tavern, typical minimalist style, with only a bed and a desk chair aside from her work materials. Oh, and two large wooden magical staffs that stood 1.8 meters tall. If not for the runes on them, Chen Qi would have thought they were hammers capable of smashing his head. The two found a place to sit down. "Your inspiration is quite high, which means you have better talent in certain transcendent professions." As An spoke, she fetched a form, "But before that, I need to fill in your information." "Okay." Chen Qi sat down patiently. Then, like an interviewer, An began to ask: "Name?" "Qi." "Gender?" "Male..." Was it that hard to tell? Chen Qi was slightly stunned. An suddenly realized something and explained: "Well... I''m not questioning your gender, nor your appearance, nor do I want to check your gender... In the capital, I''ve met many burly women and soft, cute men. Of course, I''m not referring to you... It''s hard to describe..." She was stuck again, not knowing how to explain her thoughts to Chen Qi. "Simply put, you shouldn''t easily assume someone''s gender, I understand." Chen Qi summarized for her. In the transcendental world, that was not unusual. Sometimes, you couldn''t even assume the other party''s species. "Yes, yes, that''s a perfect summary... ahem. The topic has gone off track..." An coughed a couple of times. Although she had considerable transcendent power, speaking to strangers still made her a bit nervous. After asking the questions, she immediately redirected the conversation: "Qi, according to my observation, your inspiration should be quite high. This means that you are very suitable for choosing the ''Rule of the Book'' and becoming a mage apprentice. Our Shell Country officially also has some unassigned ''apprentice'' occupation cards. Normally, these occupation cards are allocated to outstanding spirit awakeners. But given your high inspiration, according to the regulations, you can even get the apprentice occupation card in advance. And to get the occupation card in advance, you just have to complete the tasks assigned by the government. Of course, you won''t be shortchanged of a single penny for these tasks." Getting an occupation card in advance! And not deducting any task rewards! One could say this was a secret benefit only for those with excellent talent in spirit awakening. Spreading this secret benefit might even provoke others'' envy. Most people would need at least half a year to get a transcendent occupation card from Shell Country''s official hands. That''s why she chose a private room to discuss this. An silently waited, looking forward to seeing Chen Qi''s shocked expression. However, to her surprise, he showed no big reaction, instead looking thoughtful. Another lousy profession... Chen Qi thought to himself. An apprentice, a first-tier book phase occupation card, only slightly enhancing memory and increasing the comprehension of magical knowledge without any attached skills. With an excellent magical staff and extraordinary inspiration, a first-tier apprentice could cast some weak spells. It was a pretty weak transcendent profession in the early stages. But undeniably, as a precursor profession to a mage, the apprentice had great future potential. However, like a doctor apprentice, this profession required a lot of time and substantial knowledge accumulation in the early stages. An had been noticed by transcendents since she was a child and had a vast knowledge reserve; that''s why she became a novice mentor and a powerful mage at such a young age. But for Chen Qi, choosing the apprentice path meant entering a school and spending a lot of time studying books. In a world facing the threat of destruction. By the time he graduated, the world might already be gone. No, Chen Qi looked up at An. Why the hesitation? Did I not explain clearly enough? An added: "Don''t worry, this advance occupation card doesn''t come with additional costs. On the contrary, if you perform well, you will receive extra nurturing resources. If you can reach the second tier within half a year, we will provide you with a custom magic staff. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If you reach the third tier within three years, you can apply to go to our neighboring country, the White Tower Federation, where book-oriented individuals flourish, to learn more profound magic techniques!" An described her journey, depicting it for Chen Qi in a future-oriented manner. Chen Qi chuckled helplessly. Everything comes with a price. If he accepted Shell Country''s occupation card, it meant he would officially become a part of Shell Country''s system from then on. He would follow the path Shell Country''s government laid out for him. If he didn''t have the talent for Deep Sea Affinity or wasn''t aware of the impending catastrophe in the New Sun World, this might have been a decent choice. A relatively stable choice. Got to think of a way to decline... Chen Qi pondered. For now, though, there was indeed a good reason to refuse. That was an important aspect of the transcendent profession system in the New Sun World: The Rule of Uniqueness. The transcendent system in New Sun was quite complex, with thirteen nature forms, and each occupation card typically had one, two, or even three nature forms. Thus, there were a multitude of transcendent professions in its system. Apprentice of the Book Phase, Travel Mage of the Lamp Book Phase, Herbalist of the Flower Cup Phase, Recruit of the Blade Phase, Forest Hunter of the Blade Flower Phase, and so on. These professions didn''t follow a simple linear progression; each advancement offered multiple choices. But regarding advancement, from the second tier onwards, every Transcendent had to obey a rule called the ''Rule of Uniqueness.'' The Rule of Uniqueness dictated that from the second tier onwards, every profession had to have the chosen ''nature form.'' For example, a first-tier Doctor Apprentice didn''t have to advance to a second-tier Doctor; they could become another advanced profession. A Cup Phase Doctor Apprentice could advance to a second-tier Cup Phase Glutton and then to a third-tier Cup Book Phase Blood Flesh Mage. Although advancing from Doctor Apprentice to Blood Flesh Mage deviated significantly from ''medicine,'' looking quite bizarre, since each profession involved the ''Cup'' phase, it was a coherent transcendent path. And this represented their Rule of Uniqueness as ''Cup.'' Of course, considering the skill synergies between professions, such advancement was generally avoided. As a former game player, Chen Qi hadn''t paid much attention to these settings. But now, he had to take these things seriously. In the transcendent world of New Sun, there was an old saying. Every Transcendent, before stepping onto the transcendent path, must, at the starting point on the Sea of Spirit Trees, cut out their heart and place it there. Finally, they must tie a string to their heart to continue forward. The Rule of Uniqueness is the heartstring; to deviate from it meant certain loss. Chen Qi organized his thoughts and declined tactfully, "Teacher An, I lack the professional knowledge system and might not be suitable for adhering to the Rule of the Book..." An''s eyes slightly widened; she did not expect Chen Qi to refuse such luxurious benefits. One couldn''t waste talent for this reason... She urged again: "You are a spirit awakener and have not reached the second tier yet. You have unlimited potential; there''s no need to decide your rule too early. Apprentice is a first-tier profession and matches well with many mage professions. Your inspiration is high, which means you are a natural mage. As for professional knowledge, you''re still young and can learn. If you encounter difficulties, I can also tutor you..." My mind is made up. Please don''t persuade me anymore! Chen Qi coughed twice: "I''ll think about it... By the way, Teacher An, apart from the apprentice, are there any other transcendent professions I can choose from? Or any information about the cracks in transcendent occupation cards." This was a rare opportunity... An showed a helpless expression, shook her head, and took out a notebook: "Indeed there are. Recently, many fishermen have encountered cracks." Chapter 31: Chapter 23: Transcendent Career Choice An asked curiously, "Are you planning to enter the crack and obtain an occupation card on your own?" That was exactly what he intended. Chen Qi nodded, "Yes, I want to see if there''s a career more suitable for me." An felt a bit helpless, feeling like she was watching a genius student go down the wrong path. But she wasn''t his parent and had no right to choose Chen Qi''s Transcendent path for him. Most First Order occupations were familiar jobs in daily life or those with the word "apprentice" attached to them. She displayed the information she had collected about cracks related to Transcendent occupation cards. "On Devil Island to the north, a crack centered on Blade Phase has been discovered. According to my investigation, it might produce a First Order Transcendent occupation card for a New Soldier." After saying this, An glanced at Chen Qi. Many hot-blooded young men chose the New Soldier occupation. Chen Qi''s expression shifted slightly. Blade Phase symbolized elements like honor, conquest, challenge, and combat. The New Soldier, a First Order Blade Phase occupation, increased combat knowledge and had a Courage Burst skill that could unlock physical potential and ignore pain, offering considerable combat strength. This occupation was decent and was often the first choice for many reckless players, Chen Qi thought to himself. Seeing Chen Qi had finished mulling it over, An continued, "In a cellar in a village infected by the Black Death, there might be a Second-tier Doctor..." "Old Bei''s merchant Yule in Maro Town found a giant overturned fish corpse in the sea south of the island. After my preliminary investigation, it''s a low-level crack and might produce an occupation card for a Cup Phase Chef. The mayor of Maro Town is also planning to have his son explore this crack." Wait, a Cup Phase Chef! Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. Finally, he had heard of a powerful early-stage Transcendent occupation. As a strategy content creator, he had some knowledge of each occupation. Chefs possessed a powerful cooking skill, able to make food that increased attributes. In terms of skill strength, it could even rival some Second-tier occupations! If there was enough food source, one could achieve an unimaginable power level even at First Order. Chen Qi had personally witnessed a New Soldier shouting something like, "Hundred ways of martial arts, great mastery of fists," "Now I''ll show you the true technique," "I am invincible below Second-tier." Then after a flashy combo, he was taken down with one punch by a passing Chef shouting, "Control you." No fancy skills, just raw stats. A First Order Chef, given a source of Transcendent ingredients, had really solid stats. Moreover, this occupation could perfectly utilize monster materials. The more ingredients a Chef had, the stronger they became. Hence, in many players'' minds, Chefs also had the domineering nickname of "Monster Hunter." However, the orthodox path of a Chef, leading to titles like "Glutton" or "Monster Cook," was worrisome in terms of strength. So, in the eyes of many Transcendents, it wasn''t considered a particularly powerful occupation. Simply put, it lacked prospects. On the contrary, occupations like Mage Apprentice or Doctor Apprentice, which were weak early but strong later, garnered more recognition. Most people in this world still placed more emphasis on an occupation''s future potential. But as a strategy guru, Chen Qi believed Chefs were severely underestimated. The most important aspect of First Order occupation skills was the transition. And Chefs, who could utilize monster materials to increase stats, perfectly fit this transitional condition, being useful even in the later stages. Additionally, his Deep Sea Affinity talent made it easy for him to obtain many rare deep-sea ingredients. The synergy between the two was quite good. After An finished speaking, she asked, "So, which occupation are you interested in?" Chen Qi smiled and replied, "The Cup Phase Chef." "Huh?" An was slightly surprised. Chen Qi''s choice was different from what she had in mind. When she first saw Chen Qi, she had smelled a faint scent of blood, leading her to believe he would choose the Blade Phase New Soldier. Perhaps he was more peaceful than she imagined... An noted this down with a pen, "Alright, I understand." She then continued, "This Cup Phase crack is rated the lowest danger level, but you lack weapons now. More importantly, it''s your first time exploring a crack and you''re inexperienced. In the face of special situations, many small problems might arise. This could still be very dangerous for you." Saying this, An smiled, "But there''s good news. The mayor of Maro Town has hired a Hunter to help his son explore the crack in two days. I can help you communicate with them so you can join their team for your first crack expedition. With someone assisting you, your first experience will be much more comfortable. Of course, I''ll also negotiate with them to ensure that if the occupation card is found, they''ll try to leave it for you." "What?" Chen Qi blinked. Clearly, the other was a mentor in the beginner''s village, and they were having a normal conversation. But for some reason, he felt like he was being a kept man. The other had already prepared to form a team for him. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi now understood why she had the nickname "Mom An" among players. Couldn''t bear it anymore! A man living in heaven and earth shouldn''t be so humiliated and under others for long! He was a transmigrator with a boss-level talent; he couldn''t rely on others'' help like this. Moreover, he wasn''t weak now, with higher stats and the weapons Collector and Black Blade for pioneering. He was already capable of passing low-level cracks alone. Besides, if he did team up with others, even if they did give him the Cup Phase occupation card, he''d probably owe a huge debt. And the most important thing was that splitting items afterward with others was bound to be a hassle. Chen Qi stood up and thanked, "Teacher An, no need to trouble you. Let me handle this myself." An''s information was incredibly useful. If he asked those drunks selling information in taverns, it would cost quite a lot. And those high-minded beginner mentors wouldn''t give free information to someone like him without background or money. Teacher... An''s face flushed slightly. It was the first time someone her age called her that. She was just a little bit more talented than her peers. As a student herself, she didn''t think she was that good, still very young, and had much to learn. Being called a teacher felt¡ª Pretty nice... An blushed, her small hands crossing and fidgeting, "There''s no need to call me that...it''s my duty..." "Your help has been tremendous. Thank you again, Teacher An." An stood up happily but then turned serious, "By the way, this crack information must not be revealed. It''s currently only for the people of Maro Town to know. If you encounter any trouble, you can come to me." "Okay." Chen Qi nodded, got the location of the crack from An, and bid her farewell. Soon, he walked out of the tavern, walking alone on the muddy, wet stone path. Chen Qi strolled as he looked at the night-time town before him. Not much time had passed since he arrived in this world. Yet it felt like a long time had passed. Chen Qi raised his head, looking at the empty starry sky, gazed at this new world. Though it seemed peaceful, it was still a post-apocalyptic world built by the top Transcendents. Beneath the surface order, ordinary people were still treated like kindling. The calamity from the frontier was about to descend, and every nation was full of undercurrents. A world on the verge of losing order. Chen Qi smiled. His beginning destined him to become strong by stepping through one crack after another. Yet unexpectedly, he did not feel any fear. Under his cold body, he instead felt a rush of warmth, a flow stronger than fear. Such a world might actually be good¡ª Chen Qi quickened his pace, walking forward. On this island, he had a small home, a rundown little home. He needed to change his wet clothes and have a good sleep. Then, tomorrow morning, find a boat to the crack and take his Transcendent path. Oh, and make a little money along the way. Chapter 32: Chapter 24 The First Small Houseboat (4K) Chen Qi followed his memory, trudged through the muddy pebble road, and came to his house in Maro Town. Of course, to call it a house, from a structural standpoint, would be generous¡ªit resembled a dilapidated large barrel, the kind with its lid pried open by a storm. Creak! Chen Qi violently pushed the wooden door open with his hand. Inside the room, apart from a wooden plank bed, an oil lamp without oil, a secondhand "World Strange Illness Guide," and a few clothes, there was nothing else. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The conditions are a bit poor, but at least there''s a bed," Chen Qi consoled himself, took off his clothes, and revealed his back. The tattoo on his back resembled deep blue tentacles, which converged to form a terrifying ghostly visage. This ghostly back could not be gazed upon by ordinary people! In this world, there was no such thing as care for the sick, especially for strange illnesses like this; if revealed, it would only incite fear in others. All in all, no normal person would appreciate this back... Wait, followers of a cult that worshiped the deep sea might actually like this back, as a being able to be parasitized by a Sea Beast without dying is the perfect sacrifice to fulfill their desires. Hmm... and there are those with a taste for the macabre, like crows. Chen Qi then picked up the dusty clothes from the floor, dusted them off, put them on, and casually grabbed some torn clothes to use as a blanket. He was in the pioneering stage of the game and had to make do. As the effects of Yellow Needle ended, he could feel a distinct muscle soreness. There was a sense of being hollowed out and fatigued. "Sleep!" Chen Qi said as he collapsed into bed. Creak! The impact of his fall completely collapsed the bed, which was on its last legs. The bed''s quality was worse than he had imagined. Chen Qi felt the cold sensation on his back and slowly closed his eyes. When I earn my first sum of money in the crack, I''ll have to get a bed that can withstand some flipping around... ... ... At night, the storm once again battered the small island town. When Chen Qi got up, he heard the curses of the fisherman''s wife next door; she no longer wanted to stay in this shithole of a place and was even thinking of selling the house to move to the big city. The fisherman predicted that with the recent increase in storms, Maro Town was becoming less suitable for living, making it the perfect time to sell the house. "This timing of entry..." The Age of Great Voyages was about to begin, and Maro Town would be an excellent starting point. Chen Qi thought this as he headed to Maro Town''s herbal medicine shop. He exchanged the painkillers from his backpack for some money. The Black Whale Group''s painkillers were a rare, potent type on the market, with special added ingredients. One bottle sold for a thousand Shell Coins. In Maro Town, a common fisherman''s monthly income was four thousand Shell Coins. A thousand Shell Coins were enough to guarantee his food and warmth for a few days. But for someone on the path to becoming Transcendent, this amount of money wouldn''t even cause a ripple. Chen Qi clutched the crumpled coins and headed straight for the docks. Just like on Earth, in this world, money was needed for anything and everything. And he had a very troublesome issue: he lacked a boat. The small boat he had snagged from the Black Whale Group had become battered and barely seaworthy under the onslaught of the storm. Ultimately, it was an emergency lifeboat. Taking others'' boats would mean wasting a lot of time. He had to have a new boat; the best option was to rent one, which was undoubtedly a significant expense. Hopefully, Maro Town would have a decent boat available. The dock was crowded with fishermen, fishmongers, ship repairmen, and even the mayor of Maro Town. Suddenly, he heard sighs of despair around him. "The weather is utterly unpredictable; how can we go out to sea like this?" "What does the weather matter? I heard someone saw the Black Whale pirate group''s Sawshark near the coast; how can we go out to sea with that looming?" "Pirates? The deep sea creatures are the scariest. I heard that a large fishing boat spotted the dominator of the near sea! Fortunately, that sea dominator wasn''t hungry, or else the ten or so people on the fishing boat would''ve been done for." "The dominator of the near sea? I hear someone saw the Witch and a nameless monster on a passenger ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom." "..." Chen Qi''s ears perked up; their information was quite rich. The dominator of the near sea, the Black Whale Group, the Witch... The first two were pieces of intelligence he was aware of. As for the Witch... The Witch was an important character in the main storyline of the Witch Sea and an extremely mysterious entity. According to some players'' speculation, this point in time was when the Flower Witch should have just arrived at the Witch Sea, and the Blade Witch should have been created. But at the current moment, early in the game''s timeline, no one would bother with the Witch''s business. With the strength they had now, getting involved in related matters was tantamount to suicide. Before he knew it, he had arrived at where the boats were moored. Chen Qi lifted his head; the sea breeze under the sun was always so comfortable. Last night''s storm led to many marine accidents, and the mood was not great. But even so, for the sake of a livelihood, those who needed to fish still had to fish; life had to go on. Many were preparing to set out to sea. Chen Qi surveyed the ships before him. The urgent task was to find a ship suitable for heading to the crack. "Clunky big ships won''t do, this one''s already damaged, that one looks too expensive..." Chen Qi muttered in his head. "Wait!" Just then, a small, steel-built travel boat caught his eye. It was a steel-powered boat, not large, consisting of a small cabin and the hull. Smooth lines, a steel-cast sturdy hull¡ª Chapter 33: Chapter 24 The First Small Houseboat (4K)_2 Chen Qi walked towards the ship with great interest. Next to the ship, there was a sign that boldly read "For Sale". Not only that, but it also listed some of the ship''s advantages. It was transformed from an abandoned vessel, with one direction in mind, speed! Equipped with a power engine from the crack, it could sail at double the speed of ordinary cargo ships under normal circumstances. It even had an overclocking function that could momentarily boost its speed by more than three times. Truly a speedboat, and a must-have for piracy! Chen Qi felt somewhat tempted. Friends who often kill might know, it''s easy to kill but hard to dispose of the body. But it''s different at sea. All you have to do is shout "Praise the Sea Goddess" and throw the body into the sea, and you''re done. Therefore, the crime rate over the Witch Sea could be said to be exceptionally high. A grand stage at sea, if you''re sick, come aboard. When two ships approach, it''s common for them to exchange a look and go straight to battle. Even official government ships often encounter such situations. He wasn''t afraid of sea beasts, but unavoidable frictions between people were bound to happen. But as a poor and helpless newcomer at sea, in order to stay out of these brutal disputes and be more efficient in his ventures, he desperately needed a fast ship. Chen Qi excitedly looked around and estimated the value of the ship to be around one hundred thousand Shell Coins. Small and fast, despite being somewhat old, it was the stuff of his dreams. The only problem was that the ship wasn''t his. At the harbor, sitting there, was an old man, the owner of the ship: Old Scavenger, Belly. A widower and an eccentric salvager who liked to collect junk from the sea and assemble it into various odd contraptions. He had once sighted a black boat with a lit lantern, carrying a skeleton with tentacles during a voyage, which scared the living daylights out of him. Growing old, he no longer sailed out and had been preparing to move to Moonstone City, so he was always looking for a buyer for his boat. And with yesterday''s storm, his desire to sell intensified. Nobody wanted to venture out to sea anymore; if he didn''t sell soon, he feared he might never sell it at all! However, due to the costly maintenance of the ship, he hadn''t found the right buyer. He sat alone on the pier, blowing lonely gusts of the sea breeze. Chen Qi walked over and squatted down to say, "Old Belly, rent me the boat for a day for two hundred, how about it?" "Two hundred!" Belly''s eyes sparkled after not having had income for a long time, and he immediately lifted his bald head to look at Chen Qi. Isn''t this the young man afflicted with sea beast disease? Why has he returned? His attitude changed in an instant, and he said gruffly, "No rent! This vessel is my partner, my beloved wife, would you rent your partner to someone for a day?" "..." Chen Qi looked up, choked by the other party''s words. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is this how people talk in the Witch Sea... Such a strong refusal, unless he was a pervert, it really wasn''t easy to retort. Old Belly continued, "Young man, don''t be foolish. Keep your money for something nice to eat." "Ah?" Chen Qi was completely baffled and pondered for a moment, At sea, there was a tradition of sea burials, where the deceased were placed on little boats, covered in flowers, and set adrift into the ocean, to receive the Sea Goddess''s blessings after death. Did he think I was going to use his boat for my own sea burial? With no other option, Chen Qi flatly said, "Four hundred." "Four hundred!" Double the price directly!? Belly swallowed hard; that wasn''t a small offer. But after hesitating for a moment, he still said, "No, it''s no good." Even if the other party wasn''t using his boat to depart this life, handing over the boat to a penniless young man was definitely not okay. What if something went wrong? They might not even find the person. Would raising the price again even work... Chen Qi frowned. He had to admit, his penniless state really did make it difficult to rent a ship from someone. Just then, a robust voice came through, unmistakably belonging to the man of the highest standing in Maro Town, the Town Mayor of Maro. "Old Belly, rent it to him. He''s already an awakened with magical talent, and it''s time he needed the money. Plus, his talent is not bad; in the future, he might even be able to buy your questionable junkboat." The pot-bellied mayor of Maro squatted at the pier, gazing at the distant sea, smoking a rolled cigarette. He had to admit, judging by the attitude of the professional mentor An, Chen Qi had far more talent than his good-for-nothing son. If Maro Town could have one more somewhat capable Transcendent, even boasting about it would be good. His child might have a companion. Maybe Shell Country''s officials would give more resources to his town. Of course, this was typical fantasy time. Unless a Third-tier Transcendent showed up, officials from Shell Country wouldn''t bother with his tiny rundown town. "Able to buy? Magical awakening?" Old Belly touched his head, looking dubiously at Chen Qi''s worn clothes. Maybe buy some clothes first... Belly thought to himself. But the mayor of Maro was officially the highest standing person here, and he owed the man a significant sum of money. He had no power to refuse! Old Belly turned around and smiled at Chen Qi, "Shh, still good for four hundred?" "Let me think..." Chen Qi had already jumped onto the ship and opened the hatch on the deck to check the power engine inside the hull. The power engine is the key to a ship. On the dusty casing of the power engine, one could vaguely see a steaming iron hand grasping a hammer tightly. Chapter 34: Chapter 24 The First Small Houseboat (4K)_3 This is... "The emblem of Steam Hand!" Chen Qi was startled. Steam Hand, a quite famous heavy industrial company in the Kingdom of Shell. It''s a company that extensively uses dangerous creations from the crack. Because it can produce powerful, large Mechanical Armor, it''s an entity many top players who want to operate Mecha encounter. However, its clients are primarily major corporations and Shell Country officials, not civilians. In this remote countryside, it''s hardly known at all. In this world, brand is crucial; if it''s a modified product of this brand, the price could go up to three hundred thousand. If the power core inside is undamaged, it would sell for at least five hundred thousand, or even a million... Military-grade products, this modified piece''s origin is way too wild... Chen Qi stood up and looked towards Old Beili at the dock. Old Beili immediately revealed a proud smile, and chuckled, "How about that, this is what I retrofitted from the junk I collected. This modified ship isn''t too bad, right? Although it''s a bit shabby, it''s absolutely worth more than it costs." You call Steam Hand''s products junk? S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If this ship could be repaired, he could use it for quite a long time. And just owning the ''Steam Hand'' emblem is a profit! Chen Qi swallowed, and asked, "How much for this ship?" Old Beili sized up Chen Qi, and said with a smile, "Forty thousand per month over four months, or a lump sum of one hundred thirty thousand." Because the storms have been getting worse recently, and many dislike modified goods, Old Beili''s quoted price wasn''t high. Installments? Chen Qi hadn''t expected to hear this term from a junkman. The other party was quite business-minded. Old Beili chuckled proudly; this installment plan was a trick he learned from a black-market dealer. He didn''t think Chen Qi would be able to pay on time. If there was even one month he couldn''t pay, he had a reason to take the ship back. Then, he''d have both the ship and the money. Of course, unless the other party died. After all, the sea had been rather dangerous lately; his ship could end up feeding the sharks along with him. The next second, Chen Qi almost without hesitation said, "I''ll buy the ship, here''s a four hundred deposit upfront!" Chen Qi handed over two two-hundred denomination bills to him, then threw his backpack onto the ship. He walked straight onto the ship''s cabin, and pressed the start button. A deposit? Old Beili was momentarily stunned, yet before he could speak, the steamboat began rumbling loudly. The propeller''s blades cut through the water, stirring up ripple after ripple. Chen Qi grasped the helm and set sail towards the sea. Extraordinary Rank was crucial; he didn''t have spare time to chat with Old Beili now. Full speed ahead! Watching the departing Chen Qi, Old Beili glanced at the Mayor of Maro Town, venting, "Mayor of Maro Town, can this kid really afford my ship? Even if he sells his body to that generous lady from Black Whale Group, who''s especially patient, he couldn''t make a hundred thirty thousand in a week, could he? Unless he earns it in the crack, that''s possible." The crack could claim lives or make one rich overnight. To the crack... To the crack! The thought made Old Beili suddenly break into a cold sweat: "Mayor of Maro Town, if he dies on the way to the crack then my ship will be gone too, it''s my painstakingly modified ship." "No, it can''t be the crack, he''s not the type of irrational person, and who goes to the crack alone? That''s no different from suicide. Don''t be fooled by his appearance; most likely, he''s been noticed by Instructor An. Now, he''s just carrying out tasks for Instructor An. If he completes enough tasks, he may receive a precious Apprentice Occupation Card that money can''t buy." The Mayor of Maro Town exhaled a long ring of smoke, looking towards the disappearing boat on the horizon. "Shouldn''t be, right..." Chapter 35: Chapter 25 Crack Rating The midday sun grew increasingly scorching. The small boat had been sailing on the sea for some time now. Inside the boat cabin, Chen Qi took out the sea chart and examined it. The target crack this time was not far from Maro Town. The only troublesome point was that the target was close to a dangerous sea area. The near seas of Witch Sea had many dangerous areas frequented by sea beasts. These areas were marked by merchants and listed as dangerous sea regions. Unless pressed for time, merchants generally avoided these danger zones. However, for Chen Qi, these areas were actually safer. If he had time, he could easily visit these dangerous areas. Due to his Deep Sea Affinity talent, many things he did couldn''t be seen by the crew. For now, he had no plans or capital to recruit crew members. Hence, this fast small travel boat under his feet was quite a good choice for the early stages. After finishing his examination, Chen Qi hung the sea chart on the wall and then scanned the boat cabin. The boat''s area was not small. It had a resting sofa and bed, a refrigerator, and a simple small kitchen. However, the good furniture had been removed, leaving only odds and ends, and the deck was covered in dust. The sofa and chairs were all dilapidated. The ship''s lantern was also broken and needed a new one. Chen Qi shook his head. Although the foundation was decent, many of the boat''s facilities were too old and outdated. It needed to be refurbished, and new furniture had to be added. His small home in Maro Town was already in shambles. If he bought this boat, it could solve two major problems at once: transportation and housing! Chen Qi liked to call it his other-worldly "small houseboat." Then, he took the food and prepared freshwater from his backpack and placed them in the small refrigerator. The refrigerator was not powered by electricity but relied on special magic energy stones. As long as he had money, he could even put a heater in the boat. "Not bad, not bad." After glancing around, Chen Qi thought that although it was a bit rundown, it was still pretty good as a new home. It was 130,000 shell coins. If he were to go alone, he''d need about two trips to the crack. Of course, the actual harvest largely depended on luck. After all, the output of the crack was not fixed. At that moment, a strong smell of fish suddenly hit his nose. "We''ve arrived..." Chen Qi looked out of the boat. On the azure sea surface was a huge flip-belly fish corpse, like a giant piece of white cloth spread over the sea. That was the crack location the novice mentor had told him about ¨C the flip-belly fish corpse. Chen Qi stopped the boat and lowered the anchor, then carefully approached the massive flip-belly fish corpse. On the upturned belly of the fish, he could see a giant mouth full of sharp teeth, similar to the mouth of a worm. At that moment, a prompt appeared before Chen Qi''s eyes. [You have glimpsed a crack, Inspiration Appraisal in progress...] The higher the Inspiration, the more information would be gathered. In team dungeons, usually, the tasks of Inspiration Appraisal were handed over to the Transcendent of the Book Phase. As far as Inspiration Appraisal was concerned, he didn''t need anyone else''s help right now. Chen Qi rubbed his hands, anticipating the appraisal results. [Appraisal Great Success!] [Crack Name: Monster Kitchen Description: In an age when the sun had not yet extinguished, a group of persecuted chefs stumbled into the belly of a giant fish by chance. They thought they would die but unexpectedly found that the fish belly was surprisingly suitable for survival. This was a rare giant fish, desired by many fishermen who longed to hunt it. Driven by greed, the weak chefs came up with a survival method. Whenever fishermen caught the giant fish, they would come out from the fish belly, kill the fishermen, and snatch all the fish on the fishermen''s boats. They lived a life of feasting on fresh fish in the giant fish''s belly. However, they did not notice the fish''s decay. Unknowingly, fish scales started growing on their bodies, making them a part of the "giant fish," completely becoming monster chefs devouring innocent people at sea. Crack Rating: E Clear Condition: Kill the final monster deep within the crack. Crack Distortion Rate: 12%. Crack Rank Limitation: This crack can only be entered by First Order Transcendents or below. Nature Form: Cup, Blade. Inspiration Insight: The mindless scaly monsters, showing excited smiles, want to bring you to the dining table, bleed you out, and cook you into a delicious meal with chili, pepper, cumin, and barbecue. Inspiration Insight: You noticed that this crack might be passable through sheer force.] Chen Qi glanced over the information about the crack. A 12% distortion rate, a clear condition that was the most common ¡ª kill the boss, rated E... "This familiar feeling." Chen Qi clapped his hands. Now before him was a truly standard fresh crack! Previously, the Crack Sea Beast Cave he had entered with the Black Whale Group had a distortion rate of 0%, which in some sense was an already explored crack. A distortion rate of 0% meant that the crack had no clear rewards and no clear conditions. "Rated E, huh..." Chen Qi pondered. This world''s crack dungeons were roughly divided into five levels: A, B, C, D, and E. Level E cracks were the lowest, which armed ordinary squads could handle. Level D cracks required fully-armed First Order, or even Second-order Transcendents to deal with them. Level C cracks were very dangerous at this level. Only fully-armed Second-order Transcendents, or even Third-tier Transcendents, could manage them. From level B onward, the danger and distortion rate were both high. Even Third-tier Transcendents might lose their lives on the spot. Cracks of this level were usually assigned to official Transcendent teams for purification and required containment procedures afterward. Level A was about cracks that concerned many people''s lives and deaths. Cracks of this level had to be strictly contained and controlled. If a Level A crack was not properly handled and continued to distort, it could bring a continent-destroying disaster. According to the law, cracks starting from Level A must not be glimpsed or discussed. And above that, those were not matters for the beta version, and he didn''t know about them. No player had ever entered one either. Chen Qi took a deep breath, stretched out his foot, and then stepped onto the flip-belly fish. If he stripped away the immortal aura of the player, even the lowest-level crack required vigilance. This crack before him only had a rank limitation, not a number limit; it might be a team dungeon and could pose some small troubles. His hand might get a bit sore from all the killing. With high agility attributes, the third-tier Transcendent weapon Black Blade, the pioneering divine artifact long-range weapon Collector, and the battle knowledge of Hunter Yu Huo. His current setup was clearly a bit overkill. If he posted this setup to challenge an E-level crack on the player forum, he would be accused of "fish bombing." "Monster Kitchen, huh?" Chen Qi reminisced for a moment. The death rate for Monster Kitchen in the E-rank was not low; one could even call it a novice nightmare. Generally speaking, the Nature Form of a crack would hint at how to clear it. The Blade Phase was an absolute symbol of strength. The fact that both the nature form and inspiration insight of Monster Kitchen included the Blade Phase meant this was a crack that could be cleared through brute force and rewarded extra! Chen Qi took out the Black Blade, swung it again, and slashed out a breeze. After absorbing Hunter Yu Huo''s knowledge, he had become increasingly adept with this weapon. Collector gave him the capability for long-range monster attacks. His backpack had enough Healing Potions for use as well. "Ready, almost ready..." Chen Qi took a deep breath, his heart pounding. Even the lowest-level crack could lead to death. In an era of peace, he rarely experienced such a dangerous thrill. But after the adventures of the past two days, facing the crack before him, he felt a sense of excitement stronger than fear. After confirming that everything was ready, he gripped the Black Blade, stepped out with his left foot, and entered the wormhole on the flip-belly fish. Whoosh! Accompanied by a sense of falling and darkness, a giant kitchen appeared before him. [You have entered the crack "Monster Kitchen."] Underfoot was rock, with a strong fishy smell... Chen Qi gripped his Black Blade, cautiously moving forward. "Battle, commence..." Bang, bang, bang! S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was the sound of a cleaver chopping meat. A sharp-nosed man wearing a chef''s hat, with fish scales on his arms and face, noticed him. He held a cleaver, smiled, and walked over: "You''re not wearing a chef''s hat? Are you a guest from above? Ah, ah, the dining table is already set. Guest, please follow me~" "Uh-huh." Chen Qi nodded slightly. "Please follow me~" As the chef hat monster turned around, its mouth stretched to its ears, revealing a smile full of sharp teeth while its crimson tongue wriggled incessantly. It couldn''t wait to savor the new delicacy. Its culinary instinct told it that the smell from this person would make a delicious seafood feast! Swipe! However, before it could go on smiling, a long blade had already slashed through its head, turning it into two stinking halves in an instant. The chop was so fast that it couldn''t even call out for its companions. [Killed Monster "Chef Hat Fish Monster," gained 11 Spiritual Points.] There''s nothing to say to monsters, just kill them. Chen Qi enjoyed the sensation of the chop and then calmly shook off the foul-smelling pus from the long blade. Bam! Bam! Bam! At the moment he killed the chef hat, a drum-like sound of rapid chopping came from behind the door ahead. Judging by the sound, there were quite a few chef hats. Chen Qi gripped the long blade tightly and walked towards the door step by step. Although Monster Kitchen was a novice graveyard, as a strategy video contributor, he had even published guides on clearing it with useless gear. Of course, he wouldn''t dare try that now. For safety, he would use the most reliable stealth killing method. Chapter 36: Chapter 26 Stealthy Speed Kill The so-called stealth assassination is, in the absence of the enemy''s awareness, to circle behind them and strike them down. To prevent being besieged by monsters, this is a commonly used technique, and it is also the most suitable method for clearing the monster kitchen. The space within the crack was not large, with just a kitchen and a dining area besides the entrance. Chen Qi advanced and squatted quietly at the doorway, peering into the kitchen through the crack of the door and counting the number of monsters. "One, two, four..." A total of fifteen chef hats. Each gripping a kitchen knife, they chopped fish after fish and some rotten vegetables into pieces at an alarmingly fast speed. Clearly, they were preparing a sumptuous feast for their boss. Chef hats had low attributes, and in terms of individual strength, they could not compare to an ordinary adult human. Yet newcomers to the monster kitchen who died were certainly not few. As Cup Phase monsters, their real difficulty lay in their high ability for health regeneration. Chef hats could gain significant attribute bonuses and restore their health by eating fish or the corpses of their own kind. One bite, and their health would be fully restored; two bites, and their strength would double; three bites, and they could match an elite monster! Because many newcomers did not even read the monster introductions, directly engaging without caution, there were some who enjoyed brutalizing the monsters. Thus, not a few newcomer squads were wiped out. When killing these monsters, one must be quick, precise, and ruthless, giving the opposition no chance to eat and regain health. The chef hats continued to hack away with their knives, murmuring crazily. "This is not enough; we need food that is more wonderful and fresh!" "Eat! Eat! Eat!" "Chop! Chop! Chop!" They were extremely focused, wholeheartedly preparing a sumptuous feast. If someone were to die within the crack and got turned into a meal by the chef hats, allowing them to indulge in enough food, there would be a high probability of causing a mutation in the crack''s stability. The chef hats'' perception was not strong, and when they were cooking, they could hardly notice someone right in front of them. There should be no problem... Chen Qi found the visual dead spot and carefully entered from the doorway. He crouched and then inched quietly along the edge of the kitchen counter. Unknowingly, he had positioned himself behind eight chef hats, taking the advantage. "Stealth successful." Chen Qi stood up, holding his breath. At this moment, he was behind an elite chef hat. Sniff sniff sniff¡ª The elite chef hat in front of him finally sensed something wrong, stretched out its head, and sniffed with its sharp nose. It grinned and said, "Ah! The delicious scent of humans..." Slash! The ash-covered black blade, as if gliding through tofu, split the elite chef hat before him in half in an instant! [You have killed an elite chef hat, gaining 22 Spiritual Points.] Along with a heavy scent of blood, the chef hats realized what was happening, bared their fangs like wild beasts instantly. A human dared to intrude on their territory! They had been discovered. Unfortunately for them, the movement to turn around was... too slow... By the time they thought to resist, they were already dead. After drawing and slashing with his sword, Chen Qi''s eyes narrowed, he immediately switched grips, and exerted force with one hand, swinging from left to right, delivering a Horizontal Slash to the line of chef hats. In that instant, seven chef hats were cut in half, just like vegetables on a cutting board. "Kill, kill you..." "Chop, chop you..." "Eat, eat you..." "Desecrate, desecrate you..." The remaining seven chef hats saw their comrades dead and revealed their beastly fangs, wielding their knives and charging ferociously forward. They all came straight on and, incredibly, didn''t even use their throwing skills. Chen Qi expeditedly executed three more slashes. Just like chopping down fruits, the heads of six chef hats hit the ground. At this moment, only one chef hat was left, standing afar and with a sluggish reaction. "You, you are seeking death. Shark Boss, Shark Boss won''t let you off..." It backed away while trying to reach for the food on the cutting board to eat. Chen Qi grabbed a kitchen knife from the counter and threw it fiercely at its head. Slash! Along with a crisp decapitation sound, the interface jumped with considerable enlightenment. [You have killed a chef hat, gaining 6 Spiritual Points...] [You have killed a chef hat, gaining 7 Spiritual Points...] ... Having killed a total of fifteen chef hats, including the one by the door, he had gained a total of 105 Spiritual Points. It was quite a good haul, considering career tasks to be the main source of Spiritual Points. Chen Qi looked around to ensure there were no more enemies and smiled, "More than half of the monsters didn''t notice me; it was quite a decent stealth speed run." In this brief battle, eight chef hats died without even having a chance to see him. These eight monsters fit his definition of stealth kills. Chen Qi took out bandages and wiped the foul-smelling blood off the black blade. With Hunter Yu Huo''s enhancement, his movements could be described as smooth and flowing. But actually, there were some small flaws, and that was his strength. Although the bodies of chef hats were not tough, he still felt a slight resistance during the slashing process. His strength was only at 13 points, which was somewhat low. More of it relied on the sharpness of the black blade. Of course, for an E-rank crack, that was completely sufficient. After confirming there were no fish that had slipped through the net, Chen Qi quietly turned toward the other large door of the kitchen, the one leading to the dining room. Behind that door was this crack''s final enemy. As long as he could kill it, he could declare the crack cleared. Chen Qi used the black blade to open a small slit in the door and peered inside. On a huge dining table, there was only one enormous monster covered in blue scales. Unlike the slim build of a Chef''s hat, it stood three meters tall, its limbs abnormally developed, its muscles bulging like those of a wild ox. This stature had already left the category of humanoid. However, the most frightening part was the terrifying shark head. It was ferociously swallowing the food given by the Chef''s hat with its wide-open jaw. Crunch! Crunch! If it was a newbie seeing this scene on their first entrance to a crack, they''d probably be scared enough to run away. This is the final boss of the Witch Sea Monster Kitchen¡ªChef Shark. "Just finished eating, encountered a low-probability event, huh¡­" Chen Qi''s eyes became focused. This wasn''t good news. In Monster Kitchen, if the final boss had just finished eating, its strength would be much greater than under normal circumstances. Some squads, no matter how well-prepared, couldn''t contend with Chef Shark. This was one of the reasons why Monster Kitchen led to the annihilation of newbie teams! In the moment the door slit opened, Chef Shark lifted its head, and its blood-red shark eyes met Chen Qi''s. It then revealed a hearty smile; hungry saliva flowed from the corner of its mouth. "Tasty little dessert~" Seeing an even more delicious meal, Chef Shark stood up, picked up the huge cleaver beside it, its leg muscles tensed, and then it lunged violently! Shark Charge! Boom! Its huge body violently smashed through the door! It thought it could slam Chen Qi against the wall directly, but instead a terrible pain came from its thigh. In the moment it charged, Chen Qi had already struck with his blade, a solid Horizontal Slash to its thigh. A large amount of blood splattered! sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After eating, Chef Shark''s health was high and its agility not low. He couldn''t kill it in one slash; the best strategy was to cut its legs first! Feeling the pain in its thigh, Chef Shark swung the cleaver fiercely, chopping down. Clang! Chen Qi blocked with a horizontal blade, took the opportunity to step back, and increased the distance. Seeing Chen Qi being pushed back, Chef Shark let out a boisterous laugh. "Hahahahaha!" Its appearance seemed to mock Chen Qi, as if the feeble attack just now could never kill it. Indeed, after eating, that slash couldn''t kill it, not even disable its leg. Chef Shark''s muscles tensed up, ready to charge again and trap the little guy in front of it underneath, then slowly pull out and eat its limbs. However, in the next second, the leg it had tensed up abruptly broke off, and a large amount of blood spurted out. The fight was over¡­ Chen Qi calmly looked at Chef Shark. The black blade, as the weapon of the Third-tier Transcendent Black-eyed Captain, was not just sharp, it was that simple. Once it hit the enemy, it would also deal a high amount of dark energy damage. It was just that the weaklings he had encountered before had too little health, there was no chance for the dark energy to show off. Now, at the wound of Chef Shark, eerie black smoke slowly rose. In the next moment, the black energy, like the sharp blades of a meat grinder, danced on that robust thigh, violently shredding Chef Shark''s left leg. With half its leg useless, it meant Chef Shark had no chance of getting close to him. Now, it was nothing more than a floundering little fish on a cutting board. "Roar!" Chef Shark let out a furious roar, unwilling to give up, and tried to stand on one leg, attempting to kill the guy in front of it. It tried to throw its cleaver as a last-ditch effort! However, before the cleaver could leave its hand, the next second, the barrel was aimed at its scarlet shark eyes. Bang! The bullet pierced the eye, striking a vital point! As the enemy lost vision, Chen Qi found the angle, gathered all his strength in the blade, and executed a Stepping forward Slash. Slash! With a crack, Chef Shark''s head rolled off like a tumbling stone. Chef Shark was a typical melee monster, and with its vision gone, it was easy to attack its neck directly. As the sound of the rolling head echoed, a prompt appeared in front of him again. [Killed Chef Shark, gained 100 Spiritual Points.] "Huff, huff¡ª" Seeing the prompt, Chen Qi adjusted his breathing and exhaled. Normally, Chef Shark only offered 50 Spiritual Points, but the Chef Shark in front of him actually gave 100 Spiritual Points. Luckily, he had enough advantages from his gear. Chen Qi smiled, wiped the sweat off his forehead after confirming there were no extra enemies, and felt pretty good. Then, an even more wonderful enlightenment appeared before his eyes. [Final enemy killed, rift clearance¡­] [Calculating rift clearance¡­] Chapter 37: Chapter 27: Perfect Completion [Rift mutation level decreased by 3%, currently at 9%] [All monsters slain: You didn''t spare any monster in the rift, reward +20% Victory against the odds: As a Spiritual Power awakener, you dared to come here alone, reward +20% Quick battle: You''re really fast, reward +20% Boss kill: Even when full, it couldn''t defeat you, reward +40%] [Settlement complete, overall rating S, a perfect run through the Blade Phase. Received a Skill Card Chest and a Chef Transcendent Occupation Card.] With the prompt, a red card fell into his hand. On the front of the card was a chef with a smile on his face, cooking a shark. Transcendent Occupation Card, Chef, acquired! Chen Qi happily pocketed it and looked at the prompt in front of him. [Would you like to draw from the Skill Card Chest? (16% chance for rare Blade, 44% chance for common Blade, 10% chance for rare Cup, 30% chance for common Cup)] Apart from the black market, the main way to acquire occupation skill cards was through rift rewards. Common skill cards moderately increased knowledge, most of which could be learned with time. Rare occupation cards either increased knowledge to a moderate degree or granted Transcendent skills! Normally, an E-level rift could only produce rare occupation cards under a perfect rating. A 16% chance for a rare Blade Phase card, a 10% chance for a rare Cup Phase card... His luck was relatively low, so even with a perfect run, the odds of drawing a rare occupation card were still slim. Now was undoubtedly a critical moment to test his luck! The Cup Phase skill card might be overridden by the Transcendent Chef''s skills. If possible, he wanted a rare Blade Phase skill card to enhance his combat power further. Chen Qi rubbed his hands together, excitedly thinking to himself: "Draw the card!" The moment to test his luck had arrived! Accompanied by the sound of wind, a bright red skill card materialized in the air! Rare! Wait, Cup Phase? Chen Qi frowned. On the back of the card was the image of a blood-filled cup. But something seemed a bit off. Within the blood of the Holy Grail was a sharp, crimson blade. A rare Cup-Blade Phase skill card! Chen Qi was startled. This could count as drawing a rare Blade Phase skill card. [Blade Body Forging Skill - Early Stage Nature Form: Cup, Blade Description: There exists an insurmountable wall between wielding tools and bare-handed combat. Therefore, if one trains their body to be like a blade, I am the wall! Function: Practicing this skill can enhance strength and constitution and grants the active skill "Burst." Burst: Consumes Spiritual Power, drastically enhancing body resistance and strength for a brief period. (This skill scales with constitution and strength; the higher the attributes, the stronger the skill)] A skill card that increases constitution and strength! Chen Qi was overjoyed. He initially thought he would draw something like a "Swallow Return," "Flowing Water Punch," or "Enchanting Palm" Transcendent martial skill, but he unexpectedly drew a body forging technique. Body forging techniques, akin to breathing techniques, were considered practical foundational skills and were one of the best skill card types for early constitution enhancement. "More attribute increases again..." As a strategy guide creator, Chen Qi had always favored operational routes, specializing in "outplaying" opponents. Of course, every cool "outplay" performance was behind at least ten failed attempts. But now, he was getting further along the path of high stats. This was really¡ª Awesome! High stats also meant his margin for error increased. Chen Qi excitedly gripped the skill card, thinking to himself: ''Use!'' The skill card dissolved into a blood-red ink that dissipated in the air. [You have learned Blade Body Forging Skill - Early Stage.] In an instant, Chen Qi felt an influx of knowledge. In that moment, countless scenes flashed in his mind: training muscles, catching blades bare-handed, punching steel until it yielded... It felt like a long dream. As the dream ended, Chen Qi took a deep breath and felt some subtle changes in his body. [Your constitution +1, your strength +1, your body is digesting the Blade Body Forging Skill.] [Your constitution meets the requirement, you have mastered the "Burst" skill.] "Hoo..." Chen Qi stretched his muscles. Skills like body forging needed to be digested through training and diet. In the end, it should provide at least a 5-point increase in both constitution and strength, which was quite a substantial bonus. Chen Qi stretched his muscles again. Amidst the crackling sounds, a gash appeared on the restaurant wall before him, slowly opening into a jagged maw. [Rift ended, please leave within thirty minutes, and you cannot re-enter the rift for two weeks.] [Rift resetting...] Many rifts presented additional exits upon completion. Furthermore, as long as the mutation wasn''t zero, the rift would refresh. Chen Qi looked at the prompt and glanced around once more. Though he had acquired the Transcendent Occupation Card and a rare body forging skill card, he still hadn''t done the most important thing. Loot! The items in the rift were valuable, and he could make a considerable profit if he could take them out. Chen Qi found a bag and began scouring the rift. The chef''s uniform was just ordinary ragged cloth, the weapons were regular iron tools, and the food on the cutting board was all rotten fish... Nothing valuable at all. Chen Qi shook his head, squatted down, and looked under the kitchen counter. At that moment, he noticed a half-opened cabinet. Bang! Chen Qi used his blade to pry the cabinet open. Inside were four bulging sacks. At the same time, he smelled a strong aroma. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi''s eyes lit up: "This is... spices!" Chapter 38: Chapter 28 Soul Seasoning Chen Qi forcefully pulled out the spice bags from under the cabinet. There were four spice bags in total, namely pepper, black sesame, cumin, and devil''s pepper. Chen Qi counted them, and they weighed about thirty kilograms in total, which was a pretty good amount. Shell Country, as a nation of merchants and industry, had a wide circulation of spices. But the spices in the Monster Kitchen were relatively rare, especially black sesame and chili peppers. In Shell Country, chili peppers weren''t abundant; most chili-related products needed to be imported from the neighboring Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. In Shell Country, only large restaurants typically used chili peppers. Chen Qi recalled the spice prices in Shell Country. Pepper and cumin were a bit expensive, while black sesame was quite pricey. As for the devil''s pepper, it was the spiciest of all peppers and was more than ten times the price of ordinary chili peppers, making it a very costly spice! Chen Qi weighed the devil''s pepper. If he could find a good buyer, he could probably sell it for over a hundred thousand Shell Coins. A pretty nice gain! Chen Qi rubbed his hands together excitedly; he was usually broke. He couldn''t sell the items he had previously acquired. Now he finally had something he could exchange for money. However, considering he was about to advance as a chef, he needed to keep some of these spices for himself. Moreover, in Maro Town, or indeed the entire Witch Sea, the food was hardly decent, with many dishes seasoned only with a bit of salt. He could finally eat something delicious. After looting the Monster Kitchen, Chen Qi climbed out of the crack on the belly of the overturned fish, carrying a big bag. Drip, drip! The weather was still unpredictable; it started raining again... As soon as he emerged, raindrops hit his face. Like the whispers of a monster, the wind continued to ravage the ocean. The Crack Tide was far from over; there would be more and more strange creatures at sea. "With this weather, Maro Town will likely get lively again when I get back," Chen Qi felt the sea breeze blowing over his body. And at night, there would be even more terrifying creatures. But now he had a boat that could shield him from the wind and rain, at least he wouldn''t get soaked to the skin anymore. Chen Qi suddenly threw the spice bag onto his small houseboat, the heavy bag making the boat sway. A pretty nice income! Chen Qi entered the boat cabin, set the course, and took out the most crucial thing he had acquired in the crack: The Transcendent path pass, the Chef Occupation Card. The First Order Occupation Card, as the initial card, could be assimilated as long as Spiritual Awakening was achieved, with no extra conditions needed. Chen Qi knew the effects of the chef profession but had never obtained the precious Hunter Yu Huo. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hunter Yu Huo could enhance his Transcendent powers from First to Fourth Rank, though he didn''t know the specifics. Chen Qi bit his finger, letting the blood drip onto the Chef Occupation Card. As the blood slowly soaked the card, it twisted and melted, ultimately turning into blood and flowing into his body. A wave of heat surged through his body. In his mind, more and more hallucinations emerged. [Digesting...] Chen Qi closed his eyes. In a daze, he stood on an endless dark sea. Lowering his head, he saw the waves slowly wash over his ankles, and a pillar to stand on gradually emerged beneath his feet. His blood leapt from his heart, flowing down his abdomen and thighs, carving the design of a ''cup'' onto the pillar. "Phew..." The burning sensation slowly faded, and Chen Qi reopened his eyes. Before him, beautiful prompts appeared again. [You have entered the path of the Transcendent, becoming a ''chef.''] [Your learning aptitude for chef skills has increased, and you have acquired the skill "Transcendent Cooking."] [You are now at the starting point of the Transcendent path: Constitution +3, Inspiration +3, Body Limit, and Total Spiritual Power enhanced.] Chen Qi felt the changes in his body. A new ''chef'' section had appeared on his panel. [With the blessing of Hunter Yu Huo, you have gained the extra skill "Soul Seasoning."] Hunter Yu Huo had unexpectedly granted him an extra skill immediately. Was Soul Seasoning about extracting souls to make seasoning? Chen Qi checked his occupation panel. [Chef] [Rank: First] [Nature Form: Cup] [Skills:] [Chef''s Insight: You will learn culinary skills more efficiently.] [Transcendent Cooking: You are a born chef and have mastered the method of Transcendent Cooking.] [The food you cook will have stronger effects than those cooked by ordinary people who know nothing about nutrition and gourmet.] [Soul Seasoning Lv1: You can transform Spiritual Power into seasoning, sprinkling it to enhance the inherent flavors of Transcendent ingredients and simultaneously boost the nutritional value for better digestion.] [Note: Transcendent Cooking improves food effects by approximately 20%, while Soul Seasoning enhances them by about 10%.] He wasn''t making seasoning out of souls after all, Chen Qi mumbled. It was just a First Order skill, not what he had imagined¡ªextracting someone''s soul to make seasoning. But as a First Order skill, Soul Seasoning already had a decent effect. And enhancing flavor was very important in the culinary world. At this point, Chen Qi blinked; Soul Seasoning was actually an upgradeable skill! It required a hundred Spiritual Points... He had earned almost two hundred Spiritual Points in the Monster Kitchen. Upgrade. [Soul Seasoning Lv2: You can blend the Spiritual Power seasoning with spices, sprinkling them together to enhance both the spices and the food''s power.] [Description: A true chef is never limited by ingredients; even stinky shoes and feet, under the enhancement of Soul Seasoning and spices, can become a delicacy!] [Food cooked with Soul Seasoning will ultimately make picky eaters blush, from pure physical delight and soul-deep tremors!] [Note: Further enhances flavor by an additional 5% on top of the original effects.] 15%, this was the slight boost from Hunter Yu Huo! Chen Qi felt genuine joy. A chef''s significant strength lay in Transcendent Cooking''s 20% food effect enhancement. As an additional skill, Soul Seasoning could enhance by 15%, totaling 35%. This was already a considerable boost, equivalent to adding a minor chef to the chef profession. If paired with enough Transcendent ingredients, his boost would be akin to taking performance-enhancing drugs. He could achieve what others gained through day-and-night training just by eating. Next, Chen Qi looked at the second crucial part of the Transcendent profession, the occupational tasks. [Cooking: You can earn Spiritual Points by cooking a delicacy.] [Note: The number of Spiritual Points varies depending on the deliciousness of your dish, refreshed daily.] A chef''s occupational task was very straightforward: cooking. In the New Sun, occupational tasks were very important, being a major source of Spiritual Points for many. If done well enough, the profession could even gain special enhancements. For instance, Transcendent Cooking couldn''t be upgraded through Spiritual Points; it could only level up by continually cooking. For high-order Transcendents, occupational tasks were also a stable way to maintain sanity. Thus, you could even see battle-hardened weapon masters selling silver scale armor or experts who could understand the stars and mysteries giving free street divinations. Wait¡ª Chen Qi suddenly realized something. Soul Seasoning could increase the deliciousness of food, and the key to chef tasks was the deliciousness of food. Didn''t this mean that, even if his cooking skills were terrible, he could easily complete the daily task? The boost from Hunter Yu Huo to a First Order occupation was stronger than he had imagined. "Even if it''s a shoe, it can become delicious..." And if it was already delicious? Roasted lamb, stir-fried beef, pan-fried small fish... Chen Qi looked at the refrigerator. He currently had a rare golden-scaled fish. He recalled from books that the golden-scaled fish had delicate meat, as smooth as silk, and melted in the mouth. If grilled, it would obtain a crispy, slightly charred skin. Chen Qi couldn''t help but drool. His imagination was running wild. Chen Qi looked at his boat cabin. As a travel boat, it had a simple pot but lacked a cooking device and basic seasoning like salt. "We''ll talk when I return!" Chen Qi gently steered the wheel, shifting the boat''s direction, speeding towards Maro Town. Time passed little by little, and before he knew it, the sky was painted in the warm orange-red hues of the setting sun. Chen Qi stepped out of the boat cabin. From this position, he could already see the lighthouse. Night was approaching, and the lighthouse keeper had already lit the light, guiding the ships returning home. Chen Qi turned his head, looking to the left, seeing a large number of fishing boats passing by. Mentor An and the Maro Town Mayor had instructed that these days, they must return before the moon rises. After the Crack Tide, the night belonged to the monsters. Rumble¡ª The huge steam roar mixed with human chatter sounded in his right ear. Chen Qi turned to the right, seeing a massive steel construct approaching him. A huge steel steamer was now on the same course as his small houseboat. Both boats sailed side by side, heading towards Maro Town. "A large ship..." Chen Qi looked up at the behemoth. Compared to this giant ship, his small houseboat was like a shrimp. He could see fresh cannon damage on the hull, seemingly still emitting thick smoke. On the ship, heavily armed hunters walked by, all with well-equipped gear and heavy backpacks, clearly professional rift explorers. On the top of the ship, the Shell flag fluttered in the sea breeze. "It''s a large merchant ship officially recognized by Shell Country, and from the aura, there are many high-order Transcendents on board." Chen Qi confirmed the identity of the ship. In the Witch Sea, merchant ships were no less powerful, sometimes even stronger than the navy. However, a large merchant ship of this scale with so many fully armed hunters coming to Maro Town, what for? Chen Qi contemplated. "Hello! Hello! Can you hear me?" At this moment, a young, sunny guy waved at him from the ship. "Hmm?" Chen Qi looked at the young man calling to him. The other guy wore an expensive set of steam armor, carrying a gold-handled sword on his back, and had a head of flowing golden hair. He looked familiar... Chen Qi squinted. The guy seemed quite famous in Maro Town: The Maro Town Mayor''s son, a sunny, cheerful young man, a First Order Transcendent novice, Little Maro. Almost everyone in town knew this young man. But Chen Qi wasn''t well-known in Maro Town, just a poor, helpless sea beast disease patient. Little Maro had been away for years; he knew little about Maro Town and rarely interacted with his peers there. The guy probably didn''t recognize him. "What''s up?" Chen Qi asked, seeing that the guy had a lot to say. Little Maro looked at Chen Qi with great interest: "Are you from Maro Town?" "You could say that..." Hearing a positive answer, Little Maro immediately revealed an excited expression: "Actually, I have some questions to ask you; of course, it''s not for free. How about this, I''ll tell you my sea encounters with the Flower Witch. It''s news about a witch, and it will be tomorrow''s big news in the White Dove Times!! Then I''ll tell you this incredible news, and you answer two of my questions, how about that?" More witch stuff... Chen Qi rubbed his chin. The fervor around witches was almost overshadowing that of the Black Whale Group''s treasure hunt. In the game''s early stages, no player had ever seen a real witch. Witch news seemed to chase after him... Chen Qi internally complained. But being the protagonists of the Witch Sea region, witches left legends everywhere. It wasn''t surprising; what piqued his curiosity more was what questions this Little Maro had. After thinking for a while, Chen Qi answered: "Sure, as long as you''re not asking math problems or anything like that." Chapter 39: Chapter 29: Return and Iron Hand Little Maro cocked an eyebrow with a saucy air, eager to share the astonishing tale of the day: "The ship I serve on is a large merchant vessel that was specially ordered by officials to handle affairs on our Maro Island. And during the voyage, we encountered a huge incident. We saw a luxury cruise ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom billowing thick smoke... Can you believe it? That steel behemoth, unbelievably, broke in half like a rag and was discarded atop the vast sea." Sure enough, the ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom must be the one from the promotional video, where the foreign girl, the Flower Witch, met her doom. "Did you discover anything?" Chen Qi, dragging his face into a curious expression that screamed ''I don''t know a thing,'' asked. Lowering his voice, Little Maro continued mysteriously: "Although the ship was split in two, there were quite a few survivors on the wreck. Our captain, being kind-hearted, asked for a little money and some supplies and then rescued the crew from above. And from these survivors, we learned that they had encountered a terrifying monster, no less dominant than the nearshore overlord!!!" "And that''s not all. Besides, according to the survivors, they also saw a young girl with petals all over her body, incredibly beautiful, walking on the sea! That young lady, she actually fought against the pitch-black monster that destroyed the steel giant! sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Finally, as people succumbed to terror, both figures utterly vanished from sight." "Oh? Do you know where the young lady, or that monster, went?" Chen Qi inquired. Scratching his head, Little Maro replied: "How could I possibly know, but Miss Pelu, the gold-medal editor of the White Dove Times, has already interrogated those survivors. It''s highly likely that the legendary Witch has reappeared! Unfortunately, as Miss Pelu is urgently chasing the story of the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure and the Witch, I wasn''t even able to get an autograph." Chen Qi asked: "Is that all?" "Yeah, shocking, isn''t it!" Is that all... Chen Qi offered a polite smile. Overall, these were all details he already knew. The only useful tidbit was that the Witch who encountered the shipwreck was currently active quite close to him. That''s not shocking! Could you encounter such major events? Seeing Chen Qi unimpressed, Little Maro said discontentedly: "Alright, as per our agreement, now it''s my turn to ask you questions. I have two questions!" "Ask." Little Maro looked down, scanned the surroundings, and with added mystery, asked: "Did you come across any pirate ships today at sea, like those from the Black Whale Group?" The Black Whale Group! A simple name, yet it unleashed a tidal wave of emotions in Chen Qi''s heart. Why would he be asked about the Black Whale Group? He didn''t respond immediately, instead gazing towards the distant lighthouse. If something unexpected occurred, the lighthouse keeper should be able to help him with quite a few issues. Feeling secure about his location, Chen Qi answered: "No, how could a small chef in a tiny boat like mine encounter pirate ships and still be alive?" Little Maro sized up Chen Qi, thought for a bit, and then said: "True, you look rather weak. Now, the second question." "Ask." "You must know about me, Little Maro, right? Though I''m from Maro Town, my father always sent me away, so I''m not too familiar with the locals my age. So, I want to ask, do you know if there is any young person in Maro Town who has contracted the Sea Beast disease?" At the moment the question was posed, a gentle sea breeze blew through both their hair. Chen Qi''s gaze turned somewhat frosty. Bad luck, the sole young fortunate one in Maro Town to suffer from the Sea Beast disease was him. The other party, it seemed, was aiming for him. Yet judging by the current situation, it appeared someone else had tasked Little Maro with gathering information. So, there are enemies of his on this ship... The Black Whale Group''s men, they move that fast? The wind is pretty cold, thought Little Maro, feeling an odd chill on his back, and continued: "Do you know? Frankly, you give off the impression of someone frail with the Sea Beast disease..." As Little Maro spoke, he abruptly stopped and looked down at Chen Qi. Chen Qi, having said nothing in response, walked into the cabin and came out with a fishing rod. Swallowing hard, Little Maro asked: "What do you need the fishing rod for?" "Fishing." Chen Qi replied, waving the fishing rod around. Little Maro laughed: "Hahaha, fishing? The ship is sailing, and there are no fish around for you to catch..." "Eh?" In the next instant, Little Maro realized that with what seemed like a random flick of the rod, Chen Qi had somehow tangled the fishing line around his neck. Chen Qi gave a sharp tug on the rod, pulling ''Little Maro'' off the large ship before him. Bang! Little Maro plunged into the seawater, still clad in his heavy armor, instantly beginning to play joyfully in the water. From his movements, he seemed quite thrilled. Chen Qi silently reached out, kindly pulled Little Maro up from the water onto his boat, then asked with concern: "Are you okay?" Little Maro coughed twice and glared at Chen Qi with a fiercely resentful look: "You lack martial morality, sneak attacking me." "How could I sneak attack you? It was just a careless mistake while fishing." Chen Qi said this, grabbed Little Maro''s leg, dragged him into his boat house, and shut the boat door. Then, he looked outside from the window, where Little Maro had just been standing, there was no one, and for the time being, no one seemed to care about the matter. Little Maro lay on the ground, spitting out the seawater in his mouth. He then raised his head, and asked again with some confusion, "Did you really just accidentally hook me while fishing?" This beloved son of the Mayor of Maro Town really isn''t a fool... Chen Qi secretly complained in his heart. "Yes, but I have a few questions for you. Why did you ask about the Sea Beast patients?" Without a doubt, Little Maro had already become suspicious of him. If this Little Maro were an ally of the Black Whale Group, he would have gone to call his comrades by now. Little Maro looked at Chen Qi''s kind expression and began to speak, "It''s nothing, I just encountered a Hunter with a mechanical arm on the ship. He told me that in their company in Moonstone City, a young man infected with the Sea Beast disease had stolen a large sum of their money and ran away. And this person is from Maro Town, so they came to Maro Town to get the money. If anyone can give him information, they can get a share of the money." Little Maro got up, dusting off his hands, "Although I don''t lack money, I''ve never really earned money myself, so I thought maybe I could make some this time. So, do you know? I''ll give you some too. You look like you''re in need of money." A Hunter with a mechanical arm was looking for me, not the Black-eyed Captain and Little Crow, Chen Qi''s thoughts flooded. And if it were those two, they would likely have used a more violent approach. There was no one with a mechanical arm on the Sawshark. "It''s someone from another organization..." Chen Qi recalled the original owner''s memories once more. He had fallen ill, gone to work in Moonstone City, and then was lured by so-called relatives into a human trafficking crime gang called ''Black Rabbit''. If the Black Whale Group wanted to find out about him, they''d undoubtedly go through this ''Black Rabbit'' gang. In the Black Rabbit gang, there was indeed a First Order Transcendent with a mechanical arm. This was a wanted criminal in Moonstone City, known as ''Iron Hand,'' who was involved in human trafficking and had a bounty of two hundred thousand Shell Coins on his head. Chen Qi organized his thoughts; he wasn''t as panicked as he had imagined. First, with his current strength, a First Order Transcendent with a mechanical arm wouldn''t be able to deal with him. Second, the Black Whale Group didn''t know what he had taken from the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasury and wouldn''t kill him outright; they would try to catch him alive as much as possible. Third, in addition to the Lighthouse Keeper of Maro Town with a guaranteed Third Rank strength, there was also Teacher An, a graduate of the Royal University. Chen Qi looked again towards the distant Lighthouse. All over the Moonstone Islands, there were many Transcendents who hated pirates. If the Sawshark appeared in these waters, even if they turned and fled immediately, they might not live to return. Chen Qi turned to Little Maro and asked, "Do you know where that Hunter with a mechanical arm that you mentioned went? Is he still on that ship?" In his memory, that Hunter with a mechanical arm was a criminal with a bounty of two hundred thousand Shell Coins. He could get rid of the other party directly by reporting him. Little Maro replied, "He jumped off the ship when it was slowing down." "Jumped off the ship?" Chen Qi was stunned. Little Maro explained, "Yes, because large ships need to display their flag when they approach the Lighthouse, we had to stop for a short while. He took that opportunity to jump ship. We stopped for quite a long time. By now, he''s probably already on Maro Island. If he finds the money thief himself, we might not get any reward." "Indeed." Chen Qi looked at Little Maro, who seemed to still have no suspicion towards him. He finally understood why the other had never passed even the simplest round of exams. At that moment, Little Maro''s eyes sparkled. He suddenly realized that the man in front of him seemed to be a Transcendent! Little Maro became excited, speaking quickly, "I can tell by your aura that you are a Transcendent too. I came back this time specifically to go to the crack, to a rift called ''Monster Kitchen,'' but so far, I''ve only found three other people. That rift is pretty dangerous, E-rank for sure, but I have a feeling it could be D-rank level, so I was hoping to gather five people. With my keen eye, I noticed the way you handle your fishing rod, you''ve got some skill. All in all, the more people the better. Aren''t you interested in joining us?" "..." Chen Qi didn''t know what to say for a moment. Sorry, but I''ve already soloed that rift... The cooldown for the Monster Kitchen rift was at least three days. "Next time for sure." After giving a few non-committal responses, Chen Qi walked out of the boat house with Little Maro. His small craft, alongside the large merchant ship and numerous fishing boats, gradually made their way into the harbor. Just like coming home from work or school, returning to port was always a comforting moment. At the dock, people waited anxiously, looking forward to the return of their family members. "You old thing, you''re finally back! It rained again today, I thought you might have drowned." "You''re back, what''s that, you caught a shark!" "Haha! Bro, how was it, didn''t catch any fish? No worries, come have a drink with me first!" In the remaining light of day, the scene in front of him was exceptionally heartwarming. And in the distance, Chen Qi saw the Mayor of Maro Town and An, who were handling various trivial matters of Maro Town. Teacher An, who was processing documents, stopped her movements; she smelled a familiar scent. The sea breeze gentled, and she lifted her head, smiled, and waved at Chen Qi, "Welcome back!" Chapter 40: Chapter 30: A New Era The small boat slowly approached the shore. "Disembark!" Chen Qi jumped from the boat onto the dock. He looked around but did not see the figure of the mechanical arm ''Iron Hand.'' However, in the midst of the crowd, the likelihood of Iron Hand making a move was low. The mayor of Maro Town, upon hearing An''s voice, looked up, curiously gazing in Chen Qi''s direction. He was very curious about what Chen Qi had gone out to sea to do. Behind Chen Qi was his disappointing son, Little Maro. The mayor of Maro Town felt a surge of anger; he had a lot to scold his son about. But as the words reached his mouth, he swallowed them back, turning them into a simple four-word phrase: "You''re back now." The mayor of Maro Town exchanged a few words of greeting with his son, and then his gaze carefully swept over Chen Qi. He didn''t see any serious injuries on him. An, after putting away her work documents, walked over: "Welcome back, Qi, I actually have some good news for you today." "What good news?" Chen Qi asked curiously. "Do you know, in Maro Town, there is a mine crack with a zero mutation rate? However, in yesterday''s wind, they revived again." Crack revival... Crack Tides could cause some cracks with a zero mutation rate to revive again, turning them into challengeable dungeons. The mine crack in Maro Town should also be an E-tier crack, though even among E-tiers, there were differences. In the mine crack, there should be some skeleton monsters. Having one more crack to obtain spiritual points from wasn''t a bad thing. "And then?" Chen Qi asked. An nodded lightly: "Although it revived, the monsters inside are even weaker than those in a typical E-tier crack. You''re planning to head to the Monster Kitchen crack, but you obviously lack experience. If you rush in, you might encounter peril. So, I thought of organizing some newcomers from Maro Town to go to the mine crack with you." Simply put, An wanted him to train in the safer mine crack first. Chen Qi continued to ask: "So what happened?" "I wanted to gauge the strength of the mine crack for you." At this point, An rubbed her hands together guiltily: "But during the process of gauging the mine crack, I accidentally killed all the monsters and cleared it. The plan I had prepared for you was ruined." "..." Accidentally, Chen Qi swallowed a gulp, imagining An wiping out all the creatures in the mine crack with a single ordinary attack. Aside from being nicknamed "An Mom" on the game forum, An Aotian''s strength far exceeded that of a typical third-tier Transcendent. From his observations, even the combined strength of Little Crow and Black-eyed Captain, both third-tiers, couldn''t match An. At this moment, the mayor of Maro Town, having just lit a cigarette, keenly sensed something! Chen Qi planned to go to the Monster Kitchen crack! Could he have gone there this morning? But he had no visible injuries. The mayor of Maro Town broke into a cold sweat, curiously asking: "Wait a minute, Qi, the place you went to this morning, could it have been that Monster Kitchen?" "Hm?" Hearing the mayor''s words, An suddenly realized something too. Immediately, like a curious white cat, she pranced lightly around Chen Qi, sniffing here and there. "It''s blood, monster blood, and a hint of fragrance, spices? Wait a minute! The Spirit Power Field has also changed!" After completing a circle, she stopped in front of Chen Qi, her pupils slightly contracting in confusion: "Have you already cleared the Monster Kitchen... and advanced to First Order Transcendent?" Chen Qi smiled helplessly. He had been thoroughly seen through; he couldn''t hide anything. Once someone became a Transcendent, it was nearly impossible to conceal that aura without special secrets. Moreover, An''s observational skills were far beyond his expectations; he even suspected she could see right through his clothes to his organs. Chen Qi nodded: "Yes, I went out to sea today, got lucky, and obtained a Transcendent Occupation Card, becoming a chef." That quickly, a First Order Transcendent? The mayor of Maro Town was stunned, subconsciously stroking his mustache. Hadn''t he gone out to sea alone? Had he gone with companions? Why hadn''t they been informed? Or had he cleared the crack by himself? The mayor looked at this young man, his mind racing, the hand holding the cigarette trembling slightly. Little Maro was bewildered, scratching his head; was the Monster Kitchen they mentioned the same one he was heading to? Compared to the mayor and Little Maro, An wasn''t overly surprised; in her eyes, this was simply Chen Qi''s inherent talent. Clearing a monster-infested crack was an expected feat. From the first time she met Chen Qi, she had caught the faint scent of blood, monster blood. This indicated that he might have already killed monsters back when he awakened his Spiritual Power. The only surprising thing was Chen Qi''s speed. An revealed a gratified smile: "Congratulations, now, our Maro Town has an excellent chef." Then, she suddenly changed her tone: "Qi, you have good potential. By the way, the path of the Book''s Apprentice is still open for you." A First Order Transcendent occupation was akin to a student who hadn''t formally entered school, still in a self-study phase at home. At this stage, the student could learn whatever they fancied, pursue whatever interested them. But once reaching the Second Order, it signified formal school admission and necessitated choosing a study direction. Second-order Transcendent required selecting a corresponding Nature Form. In other words, as long as Chen Qi hadn''t formally entered the Second Order, he could still become an apprentice, one personally trained by her. "Mm." Chen Qi nodded. At that moment, amidst the sound of waves, a massive merchant ship slowly stopped. Many stevedores disembarked from it, unloading large cargo crates one after another and transporting them to Maro Town. Judging by the markings on the crates, they were all weapon crates! Chen Qi was slightly surprised and curiously asked An: "What''s this?" "Yeah, Mentor An, why are these merchant ships bringing so many weapons here?" Seeing the situation, the mayor of Maro Town wiped his cold sweat, puzzled as he hadn''t heard of merchant ships carrying weapon crates! Could there be pirates attacking? An walked a few steps forward, looking up at the large ship in the distance: "I found out just yesterday. According to observations by the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, the recent storm isn''t as simple as we thought, so Shell Country''s government is preparing to set up defensive measures on all coastal islands, to fend off sea beasts and pirates." The mayor of Maro Town asked: "Even if the storm isn''t simple, is there a need to transport so many weapons?" An paused for a moment, then spoke word by word: "It''s very likely to be an event we haven''t seen in a long time, a Crack Tide!" As the words left her mouth, the cigarette dropped from the mayor''s hand to the ground. The bustling dock instantly fell silent. Little Maro''s eyes widened, and even the distant watching hunters held their breath. "Wow¡­" Chen Qi also played along, opening his mouth slightly, indicating he just found out. "It''s a Crack Tide¡­" The mayor of Maro Town muttered. Hundreds of years ago, Crack Tides nearly destroyed all coastal towns, and the Witch Occupation Card was born from it. A hundred years ago, a ten-day Crack Tide not only led to sea warfare but also birthed the Deep Sea Hunter class monster! The subsequent impacts created today''s four most domineering emperors of the sea. Every Crack Tide event gave rise to legends! S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If a Crack Tide comes, won''t it affect our entire Moonstone Islands¡­" The mayor of Maro Town looked down, unable to fathom the scenario post-Crack Tide with his age and experience. No one could predict the aftermath of the tide. An walked forward, her gaze extending far to the horizon: "Yes, a tide capable of sweeping across the entire Witch Sea. Of course, this is just a preliminary prediction; the Meteorological Bureau hasn''t given a definitive answer yet. This Crack Tide might not be as tumultuous as the one seventy years ago." At this point, the sea breeze carried the whispers from the distant dark world, blowing hard. "But regardless of the outcome," An stood on the dock, spreading her arms wide: "Everyone, a new era for the Witch Sea is upon us." Chapter 41: Chapter 31: The Person Hiding Under the Bed An turned around, smiled, and said, "The Crack Tide, for us apprentices who have just stepped onto the path of the Transcendent, is a rare opportunity. Once the news is confirmed, those old folks in Shell Country, hoarding their fortunes, might all run down to our countryside to scramble for a bite. If we can survive the wave, maybe we too can witness the sights of the Transcendent peaks." After finishing, An put an anticipatory glance on Chen Qi. If an ordinary person wants to become a High-order Transcendent, the most basic requirement is a High-order Occupation Card. And High-order Occupation Cards are only produced in High-order cracks. As a student of Bei Country Royal University, she knew deeply how much those old folks in the capital of Shell Country prized the high-grade cracks. Even with her unprecedented efforts, she now lacked even the qualifications to enter a High-order crack. But the Crack Tide, while bringing disaster, would also bring about new cracks. Naturally, these unknown new cracks would also be more dangerous than those that had been controlled. These disasters are also opportunities. Chen Qi also gazed towards the distant sea. An was right, but not entirely so. It''s not only the people from inland Shell Country who will stir trouble and scramble for food at the Witch Sea. According to the game data, the rift tide at Witch Sea would be more turbulent than all tides in history. Apart from inland Shell Country, neighboring Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, White Tower Federation, and far-off Black Blood Empire all want to step into Witch Sea. During their conversation, the ship''s captain, wearing a captain''s hat, came down the ship ladder, took off his hat to salute, interrupting their talk. He had matters to discuss with Maro Town''s new guide instructor and the mayor. And An, as an important figure in Maro Town, had other matters to attend to. "I need to deal with some issues first," An took a few steps forward, then suddenly thought of something, swallowing: "Right, Qi, you''re a Chef now, correct? I''ll send you something nice in a while." "?" Something nice? Chen Qi crossed his arms, tilting his head in confusion. More stuff? He had to admit, as the player rankings stated, An was a rather responsible guide instructor. After An and the Mayor of Maro Town left. At that moment, the little Maro who had been by his side finally let out a sigh. "Phew!" He patted Chen Qi on the shoulder and said, "Wow, bro, you''re actually a Chef! I hardly ever see Transcendent Chefs. I''ve heard your cooking makes clothes burst off with its deliciousness. Hook me up with a meal sometime." Chen Qi looked at little Maro speechlessly. Then, little Maro looked around and whispered quietly, Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So, how about it, they''re gone. Bro, let''s go find the money-stealing thief with the Sea Beast disease together, then tell the mechanical arm Hunter about it and make a hefty sum! I remember that person is quite wealthy!" You''re still thinking about your money? Chen Qi''s eyes became guarded. According to the information provided by little Maro, someone had sneaked into Maro Town and even tried to kidnap him. In the shadows of Maro Island, did someone want to make a move against him? He carefully scanned the crowd on the dock. Among the crowd, he saw no one with a mechanical arm. Chen Qi spoke to little Maro again, "Are you sure that person jumped into the sea? Also, from your impression, did that person have any companions?" "Yes, I guess they''ve already landed. No companions, I think. The person was wearing a cloak, seemed like they came alone, probably a tough person specialized in handling debts for a company!" Hearing this, little Maro suddenly realized something and also began looking around. "The enemy is in the dark, we are in the light¡­" Chen Qi thought that if the other party was indeed here to kidnap him, they wouldn''t make their move at this time. The place they would choose must be somewhere dimly lit, away from the crowd. "Home?" Chen Qi came up with a preliminary answer in his mind. While they were just talking, the moon had already shown a corner, and the light on the dock was exceptionally dim. "The person asked little Maro for information..." Inquiring blindly about information also meant that this person was not cautious and did not know his situation. If the other party was very anxious, they might have also asked others for information. Chen Qi looked around to make sure he wasn''t distancing himself from the crowd before walking forward. Old Bailey, who had been sitting on the dock all day, might know something if a man with a mechanical arm had passed by. Chen Qi squatted down, took out four hundred Shell Coins, and handed them over: "Old Bailey," Seeing the money, the sleepy Old Bailey immediately woke up: "What is it?" "I''ll rent your boat for a few more days. I''ll pay you the full amount for the boat next time I return. Also, have you seen anyone on the dock asking about others?" Old Bailey took the money, recalling: "It seems there really was someone, a person from Moonstone City. He said our Maro Town produced a damn money thief who stole their company''s money and came here to collect debts. He even warned us not to shelter any criminals, or he''d break our legs too." There really was... Chen Qi inquired softly: "Do you know where he went?" "Not sure, he was just wandering nearby. I remember someone responded to him, and then he suddenly disappeared." Responded! Did that person already get my information from others? Chen Qi tensed up internally. "Can you really pay the full amount?" Old Bailey asked, still somewhat dubious Chen Qi had that much money unless he involved in some illegal activities. "Of course." Chen Qi stood up and looked around once more. At this moment, the key was not the money, but to find the person hiding in the shadows. There was no one on the dock... Had that person suddenly disappeared, hidden in the water? A suitable place to hide... Chen Qi turned his head and fixed his gaze on his small houseboat. The small houseboat, gently swaying a few times on the sea. A sense of danger spontaneously arose. Could it be that I was already seen by someone when I disembarked? That person knows I would return to the boat. So... Could it be that the person has already sneaked into my boat and then waits for night to come, to crawl into my bed while I sleep and surprise me? Chen Qi''s heart pounded as he sighed deeply. In the remaining light of the day, he took the collector from his backpack, hid it beneath his clothes, and then stepped towards the small houseboat. If the information from Maro is correct. Although the other person is just a First Order Transcendent, he is equipped with a mechanical arm. In the New World, there are three types of powerful equipment: mechanical armor, flesh implants, and blood-mechanical armor. Mechanical armor, as the name suggests, is common armor in the New World. Flesh implants refer to equipping oneself with live monsters stripped of their consciousness, leaving only the most basic combat functions, a very dangerous type of equipment. Blood-mechanical armor is a hybrid of the two, incorporating both monsters and machinery into the equipment. Although the mechanical arm is only a hand, it''s still quite a decent piece of equipment early on. A single punch could kill a pig! Chen Qi recalled momentarily, in the original host''s memory, that First Order Transcendent''s mechanical arm was not a brand-name product. Tap, tap, tap¡ª Unconsciously, Chen Qi had already arrived in front of his small houseboat. He was about to step with his left foot, preparing to jump onto the boat. "Qi!" Just then, a female voice came from behind. "Calling me at this time..." Chen Qi let a few beads of cold sweat fall, stepped back a few steps, confirmed there was no danger, then, quietly speaking, said: "What''s wrong, Teacher An?" The caller was none other than An. At this moment, she was happily approaching with two bags in her hands. One bag contained ingredients like potatoes and beef, while the other was a set of brand-new cooking utensils. She came over, blinked her blue eyes, and handed the two bags to Chen Qi: "You should need to complete your daily task today. Just so happens, I ran into a chef on the merchant ship, so I casually asked them for some ingredients, just right for you." "Ah?" Chen Qi was shocked. Though ingredients and cooking utensils were not expensive items, her actions still left him with an indescribable feeling. A strange feeling of being kept... He once again deeply understood why on the newcomer instructor leaderboard, she held the nickname ''Mom An''. "Okay, thank you, Teacher An." Chen Qi took the ingredients and cooking utensils, turned around, carefully walked toward the small houseboat again. And just as he turned back, An directed a sly smile at Chen Qi''s back, showing a face that revealed her plan had succeeded! Plan success! On the surface, she gave him food to help him, but that was only her first layer. In reality, all the dishes she gave Chen Qi were her favorites! "The food in Maro Town is really bad..." An rubbed her growling stomach. Her father''s cooking was really not to her taste, and he loved making fish, which she disliked. However, choosing to become a Transcendent Chef must mean he''s quite skilled! In the capital, her friends had treated her to meals prepared by a Transcendent Chef, which were exceptionally delicious. Although Chen Qi had just become a chef, An felt his cooking should be tastier than what others in Maro Town could offer. Her real motive was to freeload meals under the guise of work and mentorship! If the food really tasted good, she could enjoy delicious meals every day from now on. This was An''s second layer of thought. An touched the corner of her mouth, unable to hold back, and a bit of unbecoming drool trickled out. Chen Qi jumped onto the small houseboat and peeked inside through the cracks of the cabin''s door. Although the lighting inside was dim, he saw a person''s figure faintly hiding under the ramshackle bed. And he could smell a sweat scent that was not his own. As expected! At that moment, Chen Qi''s mind flashed through one image after another. He could almost be certain that the person under the bed was ''Iron Hand'', a gang member who had lured him to the Black Rabbit Gang, cheating him of all his work money, and colluded with human traffickers! Iron Hand was a greedy and bold brute who, due to his swimming prowess, had once used his mechanical arm to drag a pair of siblings attempting to escape the gang into the sea, drowning them alive, hence earning the terrifying nicknames ''Water Ghost'' and ''Iron Hand''. Such a ruthless man was like a demon to many young people. But now, in terms of strength, Iron Hand might not be his match. Wait! Chen Qi suddenly realized something. Why did An call him just now? Was it really just to help him, or to freeload a meal for such a simple reason? No! An''s observation skills were extraordinary, she might have already noticed that person sneaking onto his boat. By calling out to him earlier, she was actually warning him! Chen Qi thought of the third layer and turned his head back, looking towards An. What terrifying observational skill! "Ah!" Why did he look back? Did he understand? Was his intention to freeload a meal discovered? An blushed, turned her head away, and embarrassedly smiled, then lifted her head again, revealing an expectant look. She could already imagine the scent of Chen Qi cooking. That look... Is it up to me to handle it? Chen Qi shook his head and responded with his eyes. No matter what, he had to take care of the person who had broken into his house uninvited. Chapter 42: Chapter 32 Sudden Fortune In the chaotic cabin, a bronze-skinned man held his breath, hiding himself under the dim light beneath the bed. His nickname was ''Ironhand,'' an ambitious gang member. However, yesterday, he had encountered an opportunity. As a distinguished guest of the Black Rabbit Gang where he stayed, the leader of the Black Whale Group''s Sawshark, the esteemed Black-eyed Captain, had arrived. The Black-eyed Captain inquired about a young man with a ''Sea Beast sickness,'' who, according to the Captain, had stolen their stuff. To find any leads, he dragged out all but the high-ranking members of the Black Rabbit Gang, anyone related to the patient with the Sea Beast sickness, and severely whipped and interrogated them with a whip! His words were fierce, his actions impassioned, showing none of the restraint expected of a pirate captain, treating the gang members purely as tools for venting his anger. To the side, the Crow Ship''s doctor hooked the corner of his mouth in a semblance of a smile, giving off an inexplicable sense of terror. But their Black Rabbit Gang traded in human lives, not in kidnapping people for ransom! Who cares where those lowly born slaves come from! Thus, after a lengthy discussion with the Black-eyed Captain, the higher-ups of the Black Rabbit Gang could only conclude that the person was from the islands. Now with the navy active, storms brewing, and sea monsters surging like schools of fish, they could only plan for the long term with such matters. But in their interrogation, they had overlooked one person¡ªthat was him, ''Ironhand,'' the ruthless member of the Black Rabbit Gang. He was different; he had encountered Chen Qi and inadvertently learned that Chen Qi might be from Maro Town. From the tone of the Black-eyed Captain, that person must have stolen something extremely valuable to him. Thus, Ironhand came up with a daring idea. If he could find that item before the Black-eyed Captain did, his rise to power would be unstoppable¡ªhe would win several wives and reach the pinnacle of life! That was critical information known only to him! This was his chance, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! In the chaotic cabin, Ironhand lay quietly under the bed, as silent as a corpse. When he had just come ashore, he carefully hid in the distant waters and saw the Sea Beast sick patient, he saw Chen Qi. With so many eyes around, it was not a good time to strike. When night fell, that would be his moment to hunt. Ironhand chuckled to himself, having already pictured the scene of emerging slowly from under the bed at night, then suddenly delivering a heavy slap to awaken and scare the living daylights out of the other person. Bang! It was the sound of the ship door opening. He''s back... Ironhand held his breath; the rickety bed was too small, and in brighter light, he might easily have been discovered. Bang! It was the sound of starting a fire. "I''m so tired, need a good meal, with so many ingredients, I could make a meal for Teacher An as well." Chen Qi arranged the ingredients and cooking utensils. Eat up, this might be your last dinner... Ironhand revealed a hint of a smile, thinking he was well-hidden. However, the very next second, he heard a frighteningly thoughtful remark. "Frying really needs lard, perfect, I put some under the bed to use later." "!" Was there lard stored under this bed? As soon as these words were spoken, Ironhand broke into a cold sweat, unable to hold back the perspiration. Though he was the one hidden in the shadows, why did he feel fear? That lard couldn''t be referring to him, could it? Drip, drip! Two drops of cold sweat fell to the ground. The more he thought about it, the more fear he felt! Enough, I can''t take it anymore, driven by fear, he abruptly crawled out from under the bed. Time to play it tough! Time to surprise him! He was ready to grab Chen Qi with his powerful arms, then slowly extract information from him. However, the instant he emerged, no one was to be seen! "Behind you!" Ironhand realized, quickly turning his head and throwing a punch. "Not bad reflexes." Chen Qi took a step back, easily dodging the wild punch. In Ironhand''s eyes, any slave captured by the Black Rabbit Gang was disposable scum, devoid of free will. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as they would bring many people to the gang right under the noses of the police. In his mind, snatching a sickly, frail slave from a backwater island was something no one would care about, an easily accomplished feat. That was why he had been so brazen along the way. But now, he felt an overwhelming fear, a profound trepidation. "Dare to scare me!" Ironhand''s fear turned to rage, and he instantly adopted a boxing stance, his mechanical right arm steaming with scalding vapor, the air around him suddenly changing! He grinned with bared teeth, ready to show the move that cemented him in the Black Rabbit Gang: The Steam-Powered Punch! However, his opponent''s move took him by surprise. Chen Qi advanced a step forward. Sensing the majesty of my hand, not only did he not retreat, he advanced instead! Let''s give him a spectacle! Boom! Chen Qi advanced, his left hand lightly tracing and capturing the incoming mechanical right arm! The unbranded, rusted mechanical arm, typical of a mixed-breed accessory, was mostly modified from discarded mechanical limbs. Such a rusted steam-powered mechanical arm, though potent in sheer strength, was very predictable in motion. Chen Qi then bent his right arm and thrust upward fiercely. An elbow strike, a powerful and hefty elbow slam! Ironhand''s jaw took a hard hit, his body''s balance thrown off! Ironhand was stunned as a Transcendent, and especially a Blade Phase one, this was the first time he had been manhandled since acquiring his mechanical arm. Chapter 43: Chapter 32 Sudden Fortune_2 A wave of unspeakable fear surged to his forehead, and he roared inwardly, Burst of courage! Burst of courage, a First Order Blade Phase skill, allowed him to fear no pain and unleashed his body''s potential! Chen Qi also used a skill. An accompanying skill of Body Forging through the Blade, burst. His constitution now, paired with burst, already counted as a fairly good defensive and offensive technique. The opponent''s movements had clearly lost balance, completely within his control. He pressed his hand against the opponent''s head and then smashed it down fiercely! With a bang! The Iron Hand was struck down by Chen Qi, firmly pressed to the ground. Iron Hand coughed up blood, looking incredulously at the scene unfolding before him; he was defeated in seconds. Although he was a brute, he had learned the skill to detect the Spiritual Power field. The Chen Qi before him had already reached the same level, stepping into the First Order. He couldn''t understand how a person suffering from Sea Beast disease could overpower him in strength and speed. After all, in the later stages of Sea Beast disease, due to the body being gradually consumed, it was very hard to even stand. His eyes bulged like copper bells: "Why?" "How could a mere mechanical hand surpass my well-trained, strong flesh." Chen Qi smiled and skillfully pulled out his Collector. The next second, the muzzle was pressed against his forehead. Chen Qi interrogated: "Tell me, where are you from, and why have you come?" Iron Hand''s spirit of resistance temporarily shrank back; he blurted out all the information about the Black-eyed Captain and the Black Rabbit Gang. ... "So that''s how it is..." Chen Qi thought. The Black-eyed Captain had gone to Moonstone City to inquire about his whereabouts. On the vast sea, finding a person was no easy task. Being able to go to Moonstone City in such a short time showed that the Black-eyed Captain and Little Raven pursued him earnestly. This was the first time in his life that he was pursued so vigorously. The information from the other party had two key points. First, from the current situation, the Black-eyed Captain had not disclosed his news to the Black Whale Group but kept it within their Sawshark. The high ranks of the Black Rabbit Gang asked hundreds of times, yet the Captain only evaded with the excuse of stealing something. The Captain wanted to monopolize the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter without others intervening. Second, the Black-eyed Captain was not sure where Chen Qi was, or even if he was still alive. Being wanted by the navy, they could only reluctantly join the Black Rabbit Gang, cautiously searching for him. All in all, his current situation was still relatively safe. However, if the other side could confirm he was alive, it was not out of the question that the Black-eyed Captain would inform the Black Whale Group. If the Black Whale Group were to act, the situation would completely change. The Sawshark was just a small ship under the Black Whale Group; there were many top-notch monsters above it. These monsters were far beyond what Teacher An and the Lighthouse keepers could handle. Just the map to the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure on him was enough to mobilize half of the Black Whale Group. Chen Qi smiled helplessly; was this what being popular felt like. But there was some good news. His next target was the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter and playing with the Sea Beasts, and he wouldn''t be staying in Maro Town for a long while. Through Deep Sea Affinity, he could acquire many rare ingredients from the Sea Beasts! He was about to go out and enjoy himself! Even if the Black Rabbit Gang knew his hometown was Maro Town, it would be difficult to encounter him. The Black-eyed Captain and Little Raven could only rely on luck to find him. Chen Qi smiled and said to Iron Hand: "Thank you for the information you provided." "Right, take out anything valuable you have on you. I have no interest in searching your body." The Iron Hand might be lacking, but with a mechanical arm, he must be worth a lot! Reluctantly, Iron Hand pulled out a card from underneath his clothes: "It''s all here." A card? A Skill Card? Chen Qi picked up the card with his hand. On the back of the card, there was an image of a backpack. A prompt appeared before his eyes. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [20-Series Backpack Card: Description: Produced by the White Dove Travel Company of the White Tower Federation, essential for hiding money at home and traveling abroad. Capacity: 1*1*2 (rectangular prism, two cubic meters)] Backpack Card... Chen Qi was suddenly shocked. He had never expected to come across such a good thing! The Backpack Card is a storage card, manufactured by major companies of the White Tower Federation using special crack technology. In Shell Country, even the most basic one cubic meter backpack card costs at least 300,000 Shell Coins! And the price multiplies several times for each additional cubic meter. This backpack card he was holding, in terms of price, was worth at least a million Shell Coins! Moreover, the key point was that the White Dove Travel Company, the producer of the backpack cards, preferred to use a starvation marketing tactic; they kept annual supply numbers low despite having ample production capacity. Therefore, this backpack card might fetch a price of two million or even three million Shell Coins! Robbery? No, self-defense turned out to be this profitable... Chen Qi couldn''t help reflecting; he earned so little from a trip to the crack. He couldn''t always be lugging a backpack around; in many cases, it significantly reduced his combat capabilities. Chen Qi glanced at the front of the backpack card. The front of the backpack card displayed the stored items. There were various knives, a collector''s gun, over two hundred bullets, and lubricant. Those items were worth quite a bit of money too. He had made a fortune! Chen Qi pocketed the backpack card and looked down at Iron Hand below him. The other party wasn''t here to assassinate him; he was here to deliver money and equipment. At that moment, Iron Hand, pinned to the ground, stirred and asked: "I''ve answered your question. I am very curious, you country bumpkin, what exactly did you take to make the Black-eyed Captain so anxious?" Iron Hand watched Chen Qi grit his teeth. Secretly, his mechanical arm moved slightly, emitting a bit of steam. Chen Qi didn''t speak, but silently drew his Blade. Seeing the ashen blade, Iron Hand''s pupils sharply constricted! That was unmistakably the Black-eyed Captain''s Blade! He understood everything, this kid had dared to run off with the Black-eyed Captain''s Blade! How dare you! Excitement flickered in his eyes; if he could get his hands on that Blade, he would be set for a long while. Iron Hand''s mechanical arm emitted a great deal of steam, he thought to attack while the other party was drawing the Blade, then snatch it and run. Bang! Accompanied by a gunshot, before his mechanical arm could swing, a great deal of blood flowed from his chest, and his consciousness gradually faded. "Phew!" Chen Qi pulled the trigger of the collector''s gun. In any world, people like slave traders deserve to be eliminated. The other party was a wanted criminal, this was a perfect act of self-defense. The noise from the fight had already drawn the attention of quite a few people nearby. Chen Qi grabbed Iron Hand''s right leg, pulling him out of the boathouse. Being a wanted criminal, he could still bring in some money! Phew! Hearing the gunshot, An Huangzhang leapt from the merchant ship with the agility of a cat. "What happened? Are you alright?" She hurried over to Chen Qi, asking with concern. But when she saw the corpse in Chen Qi''s hands, her pupils sharply constricted. Chapter 44: Chapter 33 Eat, Eat, Eat! ... ... The silent night had settled over the docks, and people had already returned to their homes. Yet outside the small houseboat, a bright oil lamp still hung. Inside the boathouse. Tap tap tap tap! Chen Qi was cutting beef and glanced back at the three people in his little broken boat. An, Little Maro, and Mayor Maro were sitting at the dining table, holding spoons and forks, their eyes filled with anticipation. The three of them had helped Chen Qi tidy up the boathouse and even redecorated the kitchen, bringing ingredients. Why? Why had things turned out this way? Why was I suddenly cooking for three people? Chen Qi shook his head, dumped the cut beef into the pot, added green onion and ginger, and blanched it. Then he took out potatoes and celery, along with dried tofu, squid, and chicken, and silently started chopping. Chen Qi recalled the earlier events. After he had dealt with Iron Hand, An was instantly alarmed and immediately started looking through documents. Iron Hand turned out to be a well-known fugitive from Moonstone City''s Black Rabbit Gang, with a bounty of two hundred thousand Shell Coins! An dismantled Iron Hand''s mechanical arm and handed it over to the bounty department. According to her, the money would arrive tomorrow. However, regarding why Chen Qi was targeted by Iron Hand, An still had many questions. In a way, Chen Qi had also been tricked by the Black Rabbit Gang. So, he made up a story: "He got involved with the Black Rabbit Gang because he was greedy during a job, then coincidentally obtained the Collector, and with the help of the Collector, ran all night through the Black Rabbit Gang territory, and managed to escape the criminal gang''s lair in an inspirational story. Gang members often seek revenge. And this Iron Hand had come after him because of the Collector." He had indeed experienced similar events, only he switched ''Black Whale Group'' for ''Black Rabbit Gang'' and ''the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter'' for ''the Collector''. Upon hearing this, An expressed deep sympathy. A young man, sick, who went to work in a big city and mistakenly joined a gang, was indeed too pitiful. She had a vivid imagination. She could picture a young, tender-skinned Chen Qi in a dungeon within the Black Rabbit Gang, helpless and suffering humiliations. Thus, An decided to offer psychological counseling to Chen Qi and to guard against potential unknown accomplices. Then, naturally, she took a seat at the dining table. Mayor Maro came upon hearing the noise. He had heard about Chen Qi killing a fugitive and was instantly stunned! Although he had guessed that Chen Qi must have been involved in something significant while away from Maro Town, he had never imagined that Chen Qi was capable of killing a member of a gang with a Blade Phase, but considering Chen Qi had a gun, he reluctantly accepted it. Two hundred thousand Shell Coins was not a small sum! Moreover, Chen Qi had also become a First Order Transcendent today. This boy was terrifyingly talented¡ª he was destined for great things! Therefore, he brought four bottles of wine, deciding to celebrate. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, just as naturally, he took a seat at the dining table. Little Maro, upon hearing about Iron Hand''s sudden death, finally realized what was going on. So it turned out Chen Qi was a fierce man from a gang¡ªthat''s what the newspaper reports about gang conflicts were referring to. Recalling his earlier casual attitude towards Chen Qi and his disrespectful tone, fear instantly sprang up within him! However, fearful as he was, the meal he planned to mooch was still on the table¡ªChen Qi surely wouldn''t actually cook him. So, claiming he was hungry, he naturally took a seat at the dining table as well. This small, dilapidated boat, seemingly unable to bear its unexpected weight, now harbored three guests. Chen Qi turned again, looking at the expectant eyes of his three guests. The profession of chef seemed to be more popular than he had imagined. Although he was a chef, this was his first time cooking in an alternate world. Pressure mounted... Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead. He did not know if the coastal people of this other world would take to his cooking. Chen Qi glanced at the ingredients, which, although they belonged to another world, were commonly found on Earth¡ªbeef, potatoes, parsley, tofu, along with a fish, a chicken, and two squids. "Not much seafood, I hope it won''t turn out too bad¡­" Chen Qi set the chopped vegetables aside and began to cook. The chef profession increased the speed of learning cooking-related knowledge and also improved his cooking skills. He would make the potatoes and beef into a delicious and simple stew. Chen Qi heated the chef''s pan, threw in green onion and ginger, added the commonly used soybean paste from Maro Town, and saut¨¦ed everything until fragrant. Then, he added the chopped beef to the pan to stir-fry. While Chen Qi was cooking, An sniffed and spoke to Chen Qi: "By the way, did you sense something was off before you entered the boathouse?" An suddenly remembered how Chen Qi had glanced back at her before entering the boathouse. Thinking about it now, she realized his glance wasn''t simply inviting her to dine. His look had a deeper meaning! "Hmm..." Chen Qi nodded. An shook her head, saying earnestly: "That''s too dangerous, you should have told me first. As a First Order Transcendent, if I had handled it, it would have been much better, and you wouldn''t have had to be scared." "..." Chen Qi stirred the beef again. Indeed, An was right, turning to her to deal with Iron Hand was an option. After all, with An''s strength, a simple Fireball Technique would have sufficed to take Iron Hand down instantly. Hmm... It might even accidentally take his boat down as well. But there were many dangers in this world, and if he shied away from facing a First Order Transcendent whose information and location he knew, the journey ahead would be even tougher. Of course, the main reason was that he wanted the bounty. Also, he initially thought An had noticed it. An swallowed a peanut, preparing to continue speaking. Chen Qi thought for a moment and directly used a question to stop her: "By the way, do you eat spicy food? I got a little bit of devil chili at the Monster''s Kitchen." Chili! That was a rare seasoning! An had stayed in the capital and loved spicy food. An swallowed her saliva and nodded: "Yes." Once heated to the right temperature, Chen Qi added the seasoning and potatoes to the pot. Let it cook! Beef tastes better after it has been stewed for some time. Following that, Chen Qi headed outside the boat to start preparing other ingredients. For squid and chicken, go for grilling! Chen Qi secured a barbecue grill on the dock, ready to make grilled chicken and barbecued squid. After a busy session. Potato stewed beef, grilled squid, and grilled chicken ¡ª all three dishes were almost cooked. There were still the parsley tofu and the pan-seared fish left to make. This should be enough for four people... Chen Qi returned to the boat, looking at the stewed potato beef with satisfaction ¡ª he hadn''t eaten all day. However, before serving, he had one important task to complete. That was to use his skill "Soul Seasoning"! Chen Qi looked into the pot, grabbed a small handful of scallions, mixed in Spiritual Power, and sprinkled it down. As the Soul Seasoning and scallions touched the food, the fragrance of the potato stewed beef was further enhanced, releasing a delicious aroma. With the Soul Seasoning, the dish of fragrant, rich-sauced potato stewed beef was successfully completed. A notification also popped up before his eyes. "Successfully cooked ''Potato Stewed Beef,'' obtained eighty Spiritual Points!" Chen Qi''s lips curved up, smiling happily: "As expected of me!" Eighty Spiritual Points! That was an exceedingly high number. Just as he had thought, Soul Seasoning could significantly enhance the deliciousness of the ingredients. If not for Soul Seasoning, achieving eighty Spiritual Points with ordinary ingredients would require at least the skill of a five-star chef. Following that, Chen Qi grabbed a handful of cumin and sprinkled it over the grilled squid and chicken. The aroma of cumin mixed with the scent of grilled meat, quickly spreading all over the small dock. An and the mayor of Maro Town swallowed their saliva, both had been working all day and were famished. However, they had overlooked one thing: the time Chen Qi spent cooking was longer than they had anticipated! They had been smelling the delicious aroma for over an hour now. The night was already deep! "I''m so hungry..." An muttered to herself, lying exhausted on the table like a tired little cat. Chen Qi served the potato stewed beef, grilled squid, and grilled chicken. "Sorry for the wait." It was finally time to serve the food, if not, I would starve to death! An perked up instantly as she smelled the beef. Next, Chen Qi quickly prepared the stir-fried celery tofu and the pan-seared fish, bringing them to the table. Chen Qi looked at them and clapped his hands: "Everyone, let''s eat, I just became a chef, so I''m not sure how it turned out." Chen Qi eyed his dishes, fearing that the lack of many seasonings might make the taste unsatisfactory. He wasn''t sure if it would suit their tastes. "Great! I''ll start eating then," An couldn''t wait any longer, and carefully scooped up a small portion of beef and potato, placing both into her mouth. "How is it?" Chen Qi asked curiously. An savored the taste. The tenderness of the beef and the softness of the potato intertwined on the tip of her tongue, along with the rich sauce and a slight spiciness, creating a wonderful taste sensation. Why is it so delicious! An''s face flushed slightly, showing an expression of enjoyment: "Delicious, what seasoning did you add?" It''s the soul, I added the soul! Chen Qi confidently touched his nose. When the technique and seasonings aren''t enough, Extraordinary Power compensates. The spicy flavor is because he added a little bit of devil''s pepper. "Let me try it too." The mayor of Maro Town, being a wealthy man, had tasted many delicious dishes. He too curiously took a bite of the beef. He immediately felt a warm flow throughout his body, as the delicious flavor erupted on his tastebuds: "Delicious, I have heard that food made by Transcendent chefs is so good it could blow your clothes off, and it seems that''s not just a rumor." Blowing off clothes... Chen Qi thought about it. In this world, food that is delicious to the point of blowing off clothes indeed exists. However, this happens because some Transcendent ingredients can enhance the body, causing muscles to expand instantly. If diners wear rather tight clothing while eating such food, their clothes can indeed blow off, creating an extremely stunning visual effect. Of course, without Transcendent ingredients, he could not create such explosive food effects. As everyone began eating, Chen Qi also placed a piece of beef into his mouth. The flavor of the beef and the sauce slowly spread across his tongue. Delicious! Too delicious! It turns out that even a different world can have such delicious food. These past few days, he had been eating only dry bread. Now, being able to have a bite of beef was indeed a pleasure. Even ordinary ingredients could taste this good, he wondered how much more delicious food prepared with Transcendent ingredients would be! Thinking this, Chen Qi then picked up a slightly charred piece of grilled chicken and placed it in his mouth. And so, everyone started feasting. ... ... Bang! The mayor of Maro Town brought a slightly sweet wine, and everyone drank directly. When An was almost full, she took a sip of wine and said: "I''m so full! By the way, Qi. Why don''t you open a small bar in Maro Town? I think your cooking is much better than my father''s. When that time comes, it will definitely beat my father''s bar." Due to professional tasks, chefs often end up opening a restaurant. Beating the only dock bar in Maro Town? With his Transcendent chef identity, he might actually be able to achieve that. Chen Qi thought for a moment and took a sip of wine: "No, I don''t plan to open a bar in town, um... I might start a dining boat instead." Chapter 45: Chapter 34: A Finger "A dining boat?" An''s eyes lit up. Dining boats at sea, a unique industry of the Witch Sea. Some cracks spawn in remote parts ocean, drawing countless voyagers. At such times, if there were a fragrant dining boat beside these rifts, it could attract many people. Without risking entering the cracks, one could still make a good amount of money. The Crack Tide has arrived, and more cracks will appear on the ocean! This indeed is a path to fortune. Of course, without sufficient strength, it''s also easy to be taken advantage of with people eating without paying. An sipped a little bit of wine: "So, you''re also planning to head into the tides?" An could tell that Chen Qi was not the type content with just being a Chef. A dining boat at sea was merely an excuse for him to step into the tide of rifts. Just like many pirates, often cloaked as businessmen, whalers, or explorers. "Mhm." Chen Qi nodded his head. He had already advanced to First Order, but his current strength might not be enough to beat a well-equipped and conscious First Order Transcendent. He still had plenty of room for improvement in his abilities. Maro Town was a good starter village that could provide him a lot of help. But staying in the starter village forever would lead to slow progress. Plus, he now possessed the treasure map of a Deep Sea Hunter, along with Deep Sea Affinity. To him, the dangerous tides would be safer by comparison. Chen Qi took another sip of wine: "Yes, there should be many opportunities out in the wider world, and I want to give it a shot." S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An perked up: "Oh? A lot of people in Maro Town are also preparing to set sail, aren''t you interested in forming a group with them? Like little Maro, he even has... um... pretty good equipment." Chen Qi glanced at the dazed Maro. Though it was somewhat rude, no matter how one looked at it, the other party felt like a liability. Moreover, if someone saw him peacefully coexisting with a creature like the Black Ship Sea Dragon, they''d probably brand him with the title of having the blood of an ancient god. "Mmm... I''m not interested right now, running a restaurant at sea is a small business in itself, so I won''t be forming a group." "Is that so! You''re quite brave to head to the sea during the Crack Tide alone," An drained another cup of wine, her face flushed and slightly tipsy. The Mayor of Maro Town gulped down his wine and also bowed his head, patting his intoxicated son, little Maro: "Yes, ascending to a higher rank amidst the Crack Tide is no easy task; my precious son encounters strange occurrences every time he sets out to sea." The Crack Tide isn''t merely about an increase in cracks. The entire ocean becomes perilously dangerous as ancient creatures revive in the deep sea. Just recently, the cruise ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom that was attacked by a mysterious black creature is the best example. That ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom had several Third-tier Transcendents aboard, yet none were spared the disaster! Even without mentioning that black creature, many fishermen on Maro Island recently saw a terrifying near-shore overlord. Some were chased by a pitch-black skeleton all the way back to harbor at night, only disappearing upon reaching the lighthouse''s light. Fearing these creatures, many fishermen have started moving away. The Mayor of Maro Town finished up the last skewer of grilled squid and glanced at the time. It''s already this late, and he hasn''t returned home! He suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, his hand holding the wine trembling: "Thank you for the delicious dinner. It''s getting late, and my wife is waiting at home. As the head of the family, I need to get back early. The nights have not been peaceful lately, and she would be scared without me." The Mayor of Maro Town hurriedly carried his drunken son and left the boat. An, her face flushed, said nothing but quietly watched Chen Qi. Then, leaning on the table, she lifted her flushed face and suddenly spoke: "Honestly, Qi, though I don''t know why, I feel that perhaps you''re more suited to being a Hunter than a Chef." Though An was the innkeeper''s daughter, she didn''t seem to handle her liquor very well. "Is that so?" Chen Qi took another sip of wine. How come a Chef can''t be a Hunter? On player forums, Chefs have the domineering title of monster hunters. While others'' first reaction upon seeing magical beasts might be that they can''t beat them, a Chef''s first thought is whether they can be eaten. In many chefs'' eyes, many dangerous monsters are just ingredients. "Remember, the path of a Mage is always open to you. Of course, getting a Second-tier Occupation Card from that path is anything but simple," She shook her head and then patted her flushed face to remain sober. She actually hoped that after Chen Qi went to sea, he''d encounter some trouble. Then come running back dejectedly, telling her tearfully that he was too reckless, and then, under her advice, choose the path of the book, stepping onto the Mage path! His personality wasn''t suited for following the conventional Mage path. But maybe he could become a unique profession of the White Tower Federation, a knowledgeable Hunter, or even enter the legendary Thirteen Hunter Associations of the "White Tower." However, rookies going out to sea always encounter plenty of troubles. But the fear is that the trouble might be so great that it completely overwhelms Chen Qi. She could only wish him a smooth journey. Finally, An shook her head, stood up to say goodbye: "Do you have a destination to head to at sea? When approximately do you plan to set sail?" A destination to head to at sea¡­ Chen Qi pondered. The treasure of a Deep Sea Hunter, or a dangerous area where Sea Beasts loom, these were his goals! He thought for a moment and then said: "I plan to first go to Moonstone City to gather some information, and if quick, I could set sail by tomorrow." "Tomorrow!" An was startled. She touched her chin, then wore a mysterious expression: "Tomorrow night, your bounty should have arrived. Just in time, I''ll apply for something for you, which should be settled by tomorrow evening." "?" "See you tomorrow." ... ... After they had left. Chen Qi tidied up the small houseboat a bit. Then, pacing around the small houseboat for a moment and ensuring no one was around, he took out the treasure map from his backpack. The Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure map! Hunter Yu Huo had already been assimilated by him, and now this treasure map was his most prized possession. The Deep Sea Hunter was a legend of the Witch Sea, and the treasures left behind were enough to change the life of an ordinary Transcendent. Moreover, perhaps, within it lay the legendary Fourth Rank Occupation Card of the Deep Sea Hunter! Of course, being only First Order, the Fourth Rank Occupation Card was not what he needed to consider now. To develop quickly, this treasure map was crucial. Chen Qi opened this ancient parchment scroll and examined it carefully. The Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure information only specified locations, not the contents of the treasure. Instead, it summarized the contents with patterns. Chen Qi examined it closely. He didn''t know if there was any suitable place for him to go on the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure map. Suddenly, Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. He noticed that in front of every treasure location, there was a vaguely drawn human organ pattern. He scanned from top to bottom. This protruding one, is it a finger? This round one, an eye? This one, a hand? This one, a leg? This twisted thing, could it be a brain? Chen Qi scanned from top to bottom and noticed that in front of each piece of treasure information, human organs were drawn with extremely abstract artistry. Could it be that the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure was actually his body buried? Chen Qi looked serious and instantly thought of various possibilities. Could it be that collecting all these treasures and combining them would summon a new Deep Sea Hunter? "No, no..." Chen Qi quickly dismissed this guess. Before the treasure map''s information were several brain marks. If this were really the Deep Sea Hunter''s body, then what would be assembled was a monster with multiple brains. Moreover, according to legend''s description of the Deep Sea Hunter, it didn''t seem like a being with multiple brains. Beyond that, there were many hands. Could the Deep Sea Hunter have many hands? It surely couldn''t be a tentacle monster, right? So, what did these patterns mean? Chen Qi fell into deep thought. Having no choice, he looked over the parchment scroll again. On the back of the parchment, there were faint, unclear characters. Chen Qi squinted, examining closely. The content above seemed to be the explanation for these organ patterns! Chen Qi quickly looked over the explanations of this information. [ Finger: For the sea beast near this treasure, I only need a finger to handle it. Eye: For the sea beast near this treasure, a stern look from my deep eyes, and it must die. Hand: The sea beast near this treasure is somewhat competent; I will have to use my hand. Leg: A true deep-sea monster, no choice, I must use my leg as well. Body: Terrifying foe; even I need to exert all my strength to seize the treasure from this level of beast. Brain: Oh no, oh no, to conquer this terrifying ancient beast, I must use my brain. ] Ah? After reading, Chen Qi frowned like an old man on the subway. What the heck? Are these human organ patterns corresponding to the difficulty levels for obtaining the treasures? The Deep Sea Hunter had categorized the treasures on the map using human body parts as different levels. Chen Qi had fought through many dungeons, seen difficulties indicated with hearts, stars, letters, and lengths. But this was the first time he had seen difficulty described with organs. The Deep Sea Hunter''s long hunting career might have messed up his brain. After the comment, Chen Qi scanned the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure map again: "Well, at least now I know what these patterns mean..." With his current strength, he could not venture into deeper seas. And the lowest ''finger'' difficulty was also located in distant seas. Chen Qi looked at each piece of treasure information, trying to find a destination he could currently reach. Suddenly, his eyes lit up again. Near Moonstone City, there was a crack where the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure was buried! In front of the treasure information, there was a circle drawn, probably describing the treasure, though it was unclear what it was. And the difficulty was the lowest, a finger! The crack near Moonstone City, this was quite a good target! Perfect, as he also needed to take a trip to Moonstone City to sell the spices on the ship and Iron Hand''s mechanical arm. Additionally, as a major city, Moonstone City had special weapon shops, and he also needed to purchase many items. However, he still had one small doubt. Chen Qi closed his eyes and tapped his forehead with his index finger, asking himself: "With my current strength, am I as strong as one of the Deep Sea Hunter''s fingers?" Chapter 46: Chapter 35 Update of the Small Boat "I don''t think so." Chen Qi shook his head, answering his own question. After all, that was the fingertip of a legendary hunter. He had just entered the First Order and had yet to bring out a chef''s true capabilities; he was just a newbie. However, for him, it wasn''t the deep sea monster guarding the treasure that was the challenge, but how to reach the location of the hidden treasure itself. After setting his goal, Chen Qi laid the scroll aside. He got up and looked toward the rickety old mini fridge in the boathouse. A one-meter-tall mini fridge, covered with a bunch of tattered patches. But within, there was a rather rare transcendent food item! The Gold Scales Fish he got from the adorable near-shore overlord wasn''t yet eaten. "A midnight snack." Chen Qi excitedly took the Gold Scales Fish out of the fridge, ready to cook a pan-seared Gold Scales Fish. The Gold Scales Fish was naturally delicious food, with flesh as delectable as butter, needing little preparation. When fried in oil, the skin of the fish quickly turned slightly charred, gleaming like gold. Then he sprinkled down some Soul Seasoning. In no time, a fragrant golden Gold Scales Fish was ready to come out of the pan. "Let''s try the taste of transcendent ingredients." Chen Qi took a gentle bite. The juices burst in his mouth, and the rich taste instantly spread! Without any sugar, it had a hint of sweetness. The texture was less like meat, and more like melting cheese. Meanwhile, a burning power slowly seeped throughout his body. A prompt appeared on his panel. [Your constitution has increased by +1.] [You have gained a Self-healing Physique (Weak).] [Self-healing Physique (Weak): Your body''s recovery abilities have strengthened. Note: I can feel it, the breath of life flowing within me!] A Self-healing physique is a prerequisite for many High-order physical skills. However, Chen Qi was still uncertain about the specific effects. "Let''s test it out." After hesitating for a moment, Chen Qi picked up a kitchen knife and lightly slashed the back of his hand. At this moment, under the enhancement of a Self-healing physique, he could clearly feel the light wound on his hand continuously healing. In just over an hour, this light wound would be completely healed. Many serious injuries that would normally require months of recuperation could now heal in just a couple of days with the Self-healing physique. "Not bad, not bad." Chen Qi patted his hands and checked his panel. [Constitution: 17, Strength: 15, Inspiration: 38, Agility: 19] Compared to his initially weak constitution, he had made significant improvements after getting proper nutrition. All his attributes were not low, resulting in a well-balanced panel. In the setting of the new day, as one''s constitution increases, the enhancement from many items will decrease. As a rare item, Gold Scales Fish would typically boost a normal person''s constitution by 2 to 3 points. But because his constitution was already relatively high, it only increased by 1 point. Chen Qi stretched, sensing the vast untapped potential in his body. Just like exercising on Earth, after digesting food, exercise was needed to fully unlock his potential. With the right training, breaking through twenty points for both constitution and strength was just a matter of time. "Whew!" Chen Qi did some warm-up exercises. Having eaten the Gold Scales Fish, he, who had been busy all day, didn''t feel tired at all! Instead, he felt an endless surge of energy in his body! He decided to exercise before bed, only stopping when he was utterly exhausted and then going to sleep. ... ... The next day. Huge clouds loomed over the sea, as if foretelling the descent of disaster, and they lingered without dispersing. Wave after wave crashed onto the boats at the dock. Today, because of the startling events of the previous day, many fishermen who were planning to go out to sea decided to take a few days'' rest instead. Fortunately, the revival of the crack at the Maro Town mines brought forth a large number of new ores, providing people with new job opportunities. Chen Qi got up early, ready to move his small houseboat to the dry dock for repairs and refitting. The boat had a good foundation, but whether it was the boat lights or the various furniture and equipment inside, all were too old. However, before he reached the dry dock, someone from the bounty department of the Moonstone Islands came over with caution, handing him a package containing two hundred thousand Shell Coins. It was the bounty for killing Iron Hand! "In one night, the bounty arrived; such efficiency is truly fast..." Normally, those departments wouldn''t be this efficient; it must have been An Ti who pushed things along. "Quick, say ''Thank you, Teacher An''?" Chen Qi silently gave thanks in his heart as he received the bounty and counted it. The largest denomination of money in Shell Country is 10,000 Shell Coins, so the weight of 200,000 Shell Coins wasn''t very heavy. However, holding it in his hand, there was an indescribable sense of solidity! Just right, this money can be used to enhance his ship. The dry dock wasn''t far from the pier of Maro Town. Chen Qi steered his houseboat into the dock and said to the ship repair woman with the dirty braids: "Get me the best ship lantern available, replace the propellers with new ones, and also, take a look at the engine to see if it can be repaired. If you have any good new products in stock, feel free to recommend them." Now that he had money, he could afford to be a little extravagant! "No problem!" The seasoned ship repair worker heartily agreed. She excitedly boarded the houseboat, but the first glimpse of the engine made her frown: "Crack technology, I''m just a First Order mechanic apprentice, can''t fix that. However, I can help you remove the ash and add some lubricant." The Hammer Phase symbolizes elements such as mechanics, creation, craftsmanship, and steel. In addition to governing "Shell," Shell Country also governs "Hammer." Within its borders, there are many large corporations and a multitude of man-made wonders. Even numerous Steam Cities. However, in remote coastal areas like Moonstone City, these large corporations don''t have much presence. Indeed, the high-end goods of Steam Hand can''t be fixed here, Chen Qi thought: "Alright, then please also check if there are any other minor issues with the ship." In Chen Qi''s memory, the only ship repair worker in Maro Town was skilled and didn''t charge exorbitantly. Clang clang! Clang clang! The ship repair worker began to work. Before long, his ship acquired two brand-new ship lanterns, one inside the cabin and one outside. Nights following the Crack Tide were when many monsters lurking in the shadows came out to hunt. If one were to navigate at night, a good ship lantern was an absolute life-saving device. On this, he definitely couldn''t skimp! Chen Qi directly chose the latest top-of-the-line model. Waterproof, impact-resistant, and capable of remaining lit even in emergencies. The ship lantern for inside the cabin wasn''t expensive, but the one for outside cost him 50,000 Shell Coins! He replaced the two propellers, slightly boosting the ship''s speed, for 30,000 Shell Coins. Plus some other minor patches and repairs. In one go, that was 100,000 Shell Coins spent! Nevertheless, in the end, the money was well spent. Chen Qi folded his arms and looked anew at his houseboat. Under the ship repair worker''s handiwork, this junker''s houseboat was completely transformed. Now, he still had over 100,000 in cash. Chen Qi headed to Maro Town''s furniture and nautical equipment stores. He needed to replace the furniture in his houseboat. He bought a small bed, a small sofa, two new chairs, a fire-starting device using special energy, and also a telescope, music box, oil lamp, carpets, incense, and other small items. Chen Qi selected all the furniture with a good cost-performance ratio, spending a total of 10,000 Shell Coins. ... Before he realized it, By the time Chen Qi had moved all the furniture onto the houseboat and finished arranging it, it was nearly noon. "Phew..." Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead inside the cabin and looked at his cozy new home. A leather sofa, a decent desk, a brightly new kitchen, and a dining table. Also, a super comfortable, soft new bed. Paired with the light scent of incense, the entire room felt exceptionally welcoming. It was finally looking habitable. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The feeling of having a new nest after all that effort was really not bad. Chen Qi smiled wholeheartedly. Bang bang! "Is anyone there?" Someone knocked on the boat door. "?" Chen Qi looked outside. At that moment, An was holding a bag of new things and winked her blue eyes at him. Chapter 47: Chapter 36 Setting Sail, Destination Moonstone City! Chen Qi opened the cabin door: "Good afternoon." "Wow¡ª¡ª" Teacher An walked into the small cabin, curiously scanning the interior of the boat. Yesterday, no matter how one looked at it, it was a dilapidated old boat. Now, with furnishings added, although the oldness of the boat hadn''t faded, there was a sense of home. "Nice arrangement. At this pace, you''ll be able to set sail today." Teacher An''s eyes lit up. As a child, she too dreamed of having a boat that could travel to distant divine lands. However, after she began practicing magic, she completely forgot about it. "By the way, I have a gift for you." She then handed over a package to Chen Qi. "?" Chen Qi received the package with a puzzled look and opened it. Inside the package was a flag and a piece of paper. The paper was the license for a dining boat. The pattern on the flag was one of crossed fork and knife. "This is the dining boat''s flag and the dining boat''s license." Chen Qi slapped his forehead, almost forgetting about this. On the high seas, pirates have their flags, merchant ships have their flags, and the navy has its flags. To operate a dining boat, you also need to have a flag. According to the law, every boat must have its corresponding flag, and forging a flag is a serious crime. Unlike the merchant ship''s trading license, since there are few people in the dining boat industry and the money earned is not much, it is very easy to apply for. The sea has its rules, and as a neutral boat with little money, a dining boat is unlikely to attract the interest of large vessels. When sailing far, a boat without a flag is like a person without clothes; it''s bound to be tricked if it encounters curious vessels. In sum, his little houseboat needed a chef''s attire. Chen Qi thought it over and realized if he were to apply himself, it would take at least two days. By then, the Black-eyed Captain might have made it to Maro Town. "Thank you again, Teacher An." Chen Qi took the flag and bowed his thanks. He had to admit, An was indeed a diligent and responsible mentor for newcomers, having helped him a lot. Maro Town was an exceptionally good starting village for newcomers. Teacher An smiled slightly: "No need to thank me. It''s my job, and if you can become a second-order Transcendent, I can collect a substantial reward. Moreover, it''s very important for my own path to transcendence. By the way, when do you plan to depart?" "Hmm..." Chen Qi looked out the window. The flames of daylight were burning; it was the middle of the day. He had collected all the bounties he was entitled to, and made all the necessary preparations. Moonstone City was quite a distance from Maro Town. "I guess soon. If I set off now and the timing is right, maybe I''ll reach Moonstone City before the daylight completely fades." "Is that so..." Teacher An walked to the boat window and looked out to the sea. Now, the sea was covered with the heavy shadow of the sky, making it seem particularly frightening. She had intended to advise Chen Qi to pick a good weather day for sailing. But on second thought, nobody knew how long this weather would last. According to the information she received from the Meteorological Bureau, the weather in the Witch Sea was only going to get worse day by day. Teacher An coughed twice, her expression serious, she couldn''t help but add a few more points: "Also, you must pay attention to the following matters when sailing. First, by no means should you approach large ships, whether pirate or official; they don''t like any vessels getting close. Second, it''s best to reach shore before nightfall, and if you''re still sailing at night, be sure to pay attention to your lights. Oh, and if you encounter fog, you must also light your lamps. And if you come across a sea beast..." Teacher An suddenly stopped. These were the conclusions of centuries of fishermen''s experience, many dangers could be avoided with experience. But sea beasts were different; most could only be driven off by force. As Chen Qi was sailing alone, he lacked the strength to confront large sea beasts. Against a creature like the near-shore tyrant, if his boat was spotted, he could only hope for the best. "What should I do if I encounter a sea beast?" Chen Qi asked in a frightened tone. Teacher An''s gaze darkened: "Pray, pray that you don''t encounter a sea beast on your voyage!" "I understand..." Chen Qi prayed silently in his heart. He hoped that the more sea beasts on the way, the better! The best would be like the near-shore tyrant, sensible enough to offer him good things voluntarily! However, most sea beasts probably didn''t have brains as clever as the near-shore tyrant''s. Although the near-shore tyrant had intelligent, wide eyes, similar to a husky''s, it was already considered quite smart amongst sea creatures. After Teacher An gave her instructions, she left the small houseboat and went to the moored merchant ship to discuss the establishment of Maro Town''s defensive facilities with the town mayor and the merchant ship captain. Chen Qi set up the dining boat''s flag properly, and also left the small houseboat. There were many places he needed money, and for now, he couldn''t afford to pay in full for Old Beili''s boat. Chen Qi walked up to Old Beili and squatted down: "I still have some goods I haven''t sold, so I''ll give you twenty thousand Shell Coins for now, and the next time..." "No problem!" Old Bailey immediately said. After the incident with Iron Hand, Old Bailey harbored no more doubts about Chen Qi''s ability to make money. He had thought that Chen Qi was being toyed with by a rich widow in Moonstone City, but he didn''t expect it to be related to a gang! Although he still thought that Chen Qi going out to sea alone was a very dangerous thing, he kept it to himself, not daring to say it out loud. But if Chen Qi could return successfully, he would make at least a million! "Then thank you very much." Old Bailey smiled as he took the money: "No, I should be the one thanking you for buying my junk ship. With this money, I can move to Moonstone City earlier and get myself some decent clothes, so I won''t be mocked by my daughter anymore." After discussing the sale of the ship, Chen Qi went to the market once more to buy some ingredients and then returned to his little houseboat. This voyage could take longer than he had anticipated. Immediately after, he started the ship''s engine. Rumble rumble! The engine roared to life, and the brand new propeller began to spin. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, An and the Mayor of Maro Town, who were still on the merchant ship discussing the town''s defenses, heard the sound of the engine. The two of them moved closer to the side of the ship, originally wanting to wish Chen Qi a safe and profitable journey. But given the current conditions at sea, and with Chen Qi going alone, just returning alive would not be easy. It would be normal for him to come back missing an arm or a leg. Being alive was good enough. They waved and said: "Safe travels!" "Alright!" Chen Qi walked out of the cabin and waved goodbye. The little houseboat departed from the dock and headed towards the vast sea. ... ... Above the near sea, the sky gradually darkened. The little houseboat had been sailing for some time. On the way, he had already seen many large merchant ships. However, Chen Qi''s primary task on the ship was to enhance his Body Forging Skill through exercise. With the knowledge imparted by the Skill Card, his mastery of the Body Forging Skill improved significantly during the voyage, earning him an additional 2 points of strength. "Huff, huff..." Chen Qi took out some freshwater from the fridge and drank it down. The Body Forging Skill consumed more physical energy than he had expected, and due to excessive exercise, he had also severely injured his muscles. But luckily, he was a Chef with a high constitution and possessed a Self-healing physique, so a little muscle damage was nothing a good sleep couldn''t fix. After sleeping, he could continue practicing! The over-exercised Chen Qi sat on the sofa, picking up the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure map and newspaper to check. He quite liked this world, but unfortunately, there was no internet, only newspapers. Moreover, the ship felt a bit lonely being manned by just one person. Perhaps, I could get a pet. However, ordinary cats and dogs definitely wouldn''t do, they couldn''t adapt to the dangerous voyages, and he couldn''t afford to keep a large Sea Beast yet, for fear of being treated as a heretic. Chen Qi thought to himself. Huff, huff! While he was looking at the map, he faintly heard the piercing sound of wind! Splash! Another huge splash sound came through. The sound of something flying? Chen Qi put away the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure map and became suddenly alert. In the Witch Sea, the chances of encountering a steam plane were very slim. It was more likely that he had encountered some kind of bird monster. Apart from Sea Beasts, there were many dangerous large birds in the Witch Sea. He wasn''t afraid of Sea Beasts, but bird-type monsters posed a great threat to him. If it was a bird-type monster, that could be quite troublesome! Not running into a Sea Beast but first encountering a strange bird? Is my luck really that bad? Chen Qi picked up his Collector, stepped out of the cabin, and looked up into the sky. The sky was overcast. He saw no sign of any birds in the sky. "That''s not right..." Chen Qi gripped his gun and suddenly felt a chill on his back. Behind him, there was a noise, the sound of footsteps. There was something behind him... How did it get there? His little ship was sailing in the open sea, and there were no other vessels around! It was either some strange creature or a master-level person! But if it were a master, what would they want? At least from the outside, his ship didn''t have anything worth stealing. Chen Qi, for a moment, couldn''t figure out what the presence behind him could be. The next moment, a hand was placed on his shoulder. At that moment, the being behind him spat out a mouthful of seawater and, with a weary tone, expressed its thirsty request: "Boss... is your dining boat open for business now?" Chapter 48: Chapter 37: The Newspaper and Miss Miracle "Call me boss? Here for a meal?" "As long as you''re not here to eat me," Chen Qi replied helplessly, turning to look at the person behind him. It was a young woman with wet, golden short hair, dressed in a neat and professional outfit. On her waist, she carried a heavy vintage-style camera and a revolver. Both the pricey camera at her hip and the gold-edged revolver indicated her high social status. A wealthy individual, Chen Qi sized her up from head to toe. Overall, she was a girl with a rather heroic look, and her most striking feature had to be those bright golden eyes. However, her eyes looked somewhat distracted due to her recent fall into water and her hunger, though they usually shone like stars. Camera? Reporter? Photographer? Chen Qi curiously asked, "Um, who are you?" At Chen Qi''s question, the golden-haired woman''s eyes suddenly sparkled, and she burst into exuberant energy as if triggered: "Dove Times'' lead gold-medal journalist, two-time news achievement award winner at Moonstone City, highest-paid reporter and news writer, Pelu Larn. Of course, you can call me by my professional nickname¡ªMiracle Reporter!" Pelu? Miracle? Chen Qi was not good at remembering names, but when he heard ''Miracle Reporter,'' a memory instantly surged through his mind. She seemed to be an actual celebrity! Previously, whether it was An, the Black-eyed Captain, or the slightly famous Little Crow, they were all relatively niche characters in the entire gaming forum. But now, he was dealing with a star whose fame surpassed even that of Witches, with countless titles to her name! King of Trouble, Fearless One, Shell Country Shield, one of the Three Greats of Shell Country Royal University, cheapest informant, with enemies all over, Miracle Reporter Pelu Larn! Chen Qi was secretly shocked. Some people are remembered by players for their looks, their physique, their character that attracts players, or their brilliant plot performances. Yet as one of the most famous characters in the Witch Sea segment, Miracle Reporter Pelu Larn did not rely on any of these; it was her incomparable presence! As a journalist, she was almost always on the move, riding her little white dove, heading to every major event in Witch Sea! In almost any significant event, one could spot this reporter. Additionally, with her extremely straightforward and explosive trouble-making skills, she left a deep impression on everyone. Take for example her background story in Moonstone City about a corrupt merchant siphoning railway funds. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Normally, such a case would require investigating every detail of the corruption, covertly dealing with various powers, and gathering evidence behind the scenes. However, she directly sneaked into the merchant''s mansion, caught him while having an affair, and snapped compromising photos of him. She then used these photos to threaten him, stuffed a microphone in his mouth, and forced a confession out of him! As a seasoned individual, the merchant was not easily coerced into confessing. He even said that if she had the guts to spread the photos around town, it would actually excite him more. Then, a gun was pointed at the merchant''s head. By threatening the merchant, along with her stealthy skills, she successfully found the evidence hidden in his home and managed to turn an ordinary news story into a sensational headline that rocked Moonstone City in just one day! In short, she was a chaotic journalist who would stop at nothing for the sales of her newspaper! Chen Qi looked again at the drenched kitten in front of him. The Pelu before him, unlike the scholarly journalist in spectacles on her newspaper, was a stark contrast. A classic case of photogenic deceit. At that moment, Pelu''s stomach growled and she asked weakly, "So¡­ boss, is this restaurant open? I''ve been running around all day and am about to starve..." "Yeah, it''s open." Chen Qi entered the boat house, tidying up the kitchen. He might as well entertain the guest. This was a significant figure with strong trouble-making skills; getting involved with her would likely bring some minor troubles. But in Moonstone City, many reporters had a network of information even broader than that of the informants. They roamed every part of the city, trying all means to gather material for big news. And as Moonstone City''s most famous reporter, Pelu also knew a lot of information and had a large number of informants. And most importantly, unlike the mysterious and enigmatic informants, she was talkative, a blabbermouth. A lot of the expensive information she could let slip easily. Therefore, among the players, she had the titles of ''cheapest informant'' and ''Riddle Informant Slayer.'' If you wanted information, seeking her out was a very good choice. Of course, she constantly flitted around, and finding her depended on a bit of luck. Chen Qi walked into the boat house and opened the refrigerator: "What would you like to eat?" Pelu entered the boat house, looked at his modestly stocked fridge, and said: "This boat house is so small. And only this much food? And I don''t even like any of these ingredients. Are you really a chef? Can you even cook properly?" The poor decoration and limited food made Pelu furrow her brow, but given her hunger, she''d have to make do. "I can handle it." Being underestimated in cooking, Chen Qi held back his urge to retort. On the surface, Pelu''s spiritual power seemed very weak, just a Transcendent of the First Order who was a bit bold and had strong backing. Chapter 49: Chapter 37: The Newspaper and Miss Miracle_2 But in fact, according to information from the gaming forums, her Transcendent rank was unclear, and her ability to withstand hits was extremely strong. Her true strength should be on the level of a boss, belonging to the type that perfectly hid her own strength. Chen Qi took out the ingredients and said, "The shop has just opened, and although there aren''t many ingredients, the taste is still acceptable, and I can make dishes with chili peppers." "Oh, you have that flavor too!" Perlu''s eyes sparkled instantly; she loved spicy food, the thrill! "Everything in your fridge, as long as it has chili peppers, I want it all! Also, bring four raw fish; my pet needs to eat." "Pet?" "Yes, and my little white dove!" Saying this, Perlu walked to the side of the boat, bent down, and reached into the water. With a splash, she pulled a one-meter-tall pigeon from the seawater. This wasn''t an illusion or a case of objects appearing larger up close; it was genuinely a very large pigeon! The splashing sound just now had been made by this pigeon. A light flickered in Chen Qi''s eyes; his main account before crossing over was as a Pet Beast Trainer in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. He knew a vast amount of information about pet beasts and could be considered a human-shaped pet encyclopedia. Traveling pigeon, a traveling-class exotic beast capable of carrying people during flight, with a strong sense of direction and stamina, is a pet worth at least ten million Shell Coins. Those who could afford the traveling pigeon were all wealthy individuals. Chen Qi picked up four raw fish and held them in front of the great white pigeon: "A raw fish for fifty Shell Coins, a total of two hundred." The hungry great white pigeon, teary-eyed, ate the fish. In Maro Town, selling a raw fish for twenty Shell Coins was already considered expensive. Hearing this price, Perlu''s eyes sparkled once more as she crossed her arms and said: "That''s way too cheap! A conscience, boss, feed my little white dove two more, never mind, it should have had enough, and it''s too fat now, just fry me two instead!" The white dove let out a cry of sorrow, feeling that its owner still hadn''t understood why it fell into the water. A conscience? Chen Qi was a bit surprised; his price was double the market rate. The restaurant at sea was just like those at tourist spots, often a bit pricier. But judging from Perlu''s tone, he had still set his prices too low. Chen Qi decisively took out more ingredients from the fridge. He was a chef, after all, and had used the rare "Devil Pepper" spice, so setting the prices a little higher shouldn''t be a problem. So he set dishes, which cost under twenty to make, at over one hundred each! Perlu sat down on a dining chair, touched her nose, and waved her hand: "The dishes in your little fridge, use your best spices and best cooking skills, I want them all!!" "No problem." Soon, a few fragrant dishes were served. As Chen Qi cooked, he casually chatted with Perlu. He wanted to gather some information about Moonstone City through Perlu. However, as someone who talked non-stop, she didn''t give him a chance to interject. She soon wore a mysterious expression: "Boss, you''re in luck today!" "?" Perlu was a person with a strong desire to share. To extract information from Perlu''s mouth, you hardly needed to ask deliberately. She would spill the information herself. Perlu casually picked up a bottle of wine from the table, drank from it, and excitedly said: "Meeting me today means, you''ll know the big news from the White Dove Newspaper tomorrow before anyone else in the Witch Sea!" "What''s the big news?" She immediately said: "The Flower Witch and the news about the Black Whale Group!" "Oh." Chen Qi quietly cooked. Although she was a well-known journalist, the information he knew about these two matters might not be less than what this journalist knew. "Why does it feel so perfunctory?" Perl looked at Chen Qi, seeing that he was someone with strict demands on the explosiveness of news. But that didn''t matter, the information she was about to share would shock this small business owner! "Ah, about to gain another fan," Perl raised her head slightly at thirty degrees and then angled her face slightly: "Hmph, boss, what I''m about to tell you is top-secret news." The Black Whale Group and the Blood Blade Pirate Group are both chasing the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter! Based on the information I''ve gathered so far, this treasure hunt isn''t just a rumor¡ªthe treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter really exists!" "This is something I obtained at the risk of my life." "Oh." Chen Qi continued cooking, replying noncommittally. Damn, can''t this even shock you! It seemed that this small business owner didn''t care about the treasures of the high seas... Perl coughed twice, preparing to casually drop another bombshell: "Did you know, just yesterday, on a cruise ship, there was a sighting of the Flower Witch, and according to the intelligence I''ve gathered, the Black Whale Group is tracking not only the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter but also the Witch!" "Hmm?" Chen Qi''s tone changed slightly. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At last, some useful information¡ªthe Flower Witch knew the secrets of the Witch Sea and was thus a target of many powers in the game. The Black Whale Group tracking the Flower Witch so early was indeed something he hadn''t known. But that was it. Seeing Chen Qi''s tepid response, Perl felt a bit frustrated, but then quickly assumed a mysterious expression: "Boss, do you know what I''m going to do next?" She was not only good at leaking others'' information but also her own. "What?" Chen Qi asked, finding her more talkative than he had imagined. Perl smiled slightly: "I''ve decided to track down the Black-eyed Captain and the calamity-symbolizing Raven Ship Doctor of the Sawshark from the Black Whale Group and interview them to uncover the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter!" Her original plan was to have a meal back in Moonstone City, but the White Dove Newspaper''s intelligence network had spotted the Sawshark. Daring indeed¡ªfor a pirate ship to come near the waters near their Moonstone City! She made a quick decision, skipping her meal to track down the Sawshark. Once she got the secret of the Black Whale Group from them, she would definitely shock him, shock the seas! Perl''s imagination was quite vivid; she could already picture Chen Qi conceding to her personal charm, then offering her ''lifetime free meals''. "That is certainly fresh news." Chen Qi said. The Sawshark was chasing him, and the reporter lady was chasing the Sawshark. If the Black-eyed Captain and the little Crow got tangled up with this trouble-making reporter, they might temporarily set aside their plans to find him. It was good news, and Chen Qi continued serving food. In the course of their cheerful conversation, the ravenous Perl had already devoured an entire table''s worth of dishes. Her appetite could match that of two grown men. After eating, she had shaken off her drenched appearance and was brimming with energy again. "Delicious! Delicious!" Perl lay back in her chair, patting her stomach, showing an expression of pleasure. She hadn''t expected to be so lucky as to encounter a dining ship after falling overboard. Initially, she thought it was a ship set up to rip people off. But who would have thought it would be so delicious! "What on earth do you add to it!" Perl praised unrestrainedly: "Boss, your cooking isn''t too shabby. Next time, I''ll bring my friends from the newspaper here to eat." Chen Qi had already tallied up the dishes on the table and said to Perl with a smile: "Including two bottles of wine, that''s three thousand Shell Coins." "Three thousand Shell Coins! Boss, that''s a bargain! If you renovate a bit more and get a bigger ship, I think charging five thousand wouldn''t be a problem." The generous Perl stood up, patting her waist, trying to find an important item called ''wallet.'' Hmm, why isn''t it there? "Um, um, my money was all washed away by the water. How about I give you an autograph? I am quite famous, and my signature is really valuable." "What?" Chapter 50: Chapter 38 The Mysterious Cloaked Figure "Is this guy seriously ill?" Chen Qi looked speechlessly at Perlu. Everyone, whether players or people from the Witch Sea, called her Miss Miracle or Miracle Reporter. Because everyone unanimously agreed that her being alive was a miracle. Perlu lowered her head and took out her backpack card, trying to find something around three thousand Shell Coins to cover the bill. Unfortunately, there was nothing; every single item in her backpack card was more than ten thousand Shell Coins! Such are the troubles of being rich, Perlu lamented in her heart. Chen Qi was uninterested in signatures. Undoubtedly, with Perlu''s fame, her signature could sell for more than three thousand Shell Coins without a problem. But the key point was that selling signatures was a troublesome matter in itself. Chen Qi thought for a moment and asked straightforwardly, "Miss Perlu, if you''re short of money, I would like some information on the cracks in Moonstone City." "Information on the cracks in Moonstone City? You''re going to the crack?" Perlu was slightly startled. "Yes." A Chef is typically a support profession, and under normal circumstances, they rarely take the initiative to go to the cracks. In her stereotype, Chefs earned money to buy Transcendent vocational equipment from merchants. Perlu thought about it and wiped the oil from her mouth. This little restaurant may not look like much, but it''s quite delicious, she even thought about coming for a second and third time! She couldn''t leave the impression of a diner who skips the check, and besides, it would harm her reputation! She took out a business card and handed it to Chen Qi: "This is my business card, if you want information about the crack, you can take this card and ask the shop owner of the White Dove Newspaper kiosk. "They should know plenty of information about the crack, and with my card, as long as the information isn''t too secret, they''ll tell you." Key item obtained! Chen Qi accepted the business card. This card could be truly valuable, as having it would lower the difficulty of gathering information by at least fifty percent. It was so simple to acquire, Perlu truly deserved her reputation as the best at freeload info from the Witch Sea. Before leaving, Perlu said to Chen Qi, "By the way, boss, though this is just my guess, I believe that the vanished Flower Witch might have already sneaked into our Moonstone City. Unfortunately, my energy is limited, and I must first pursue the Sawshark. If you have information about the Witch, the Black Whale Group, or any other big news, you can go to the place on the card, and based on the information you provide, our newspaper will reward you." "If the news is big enough, our [newspaper], might even offer you a lifelong worry-free labor contract." "Alright." Chen Qi agreed. Normally, this type of card is given by well-known reporters to their informants. But Perlu was somewhat casual with it. For now, the newspaper hasn''t stopped her from handing out her business cards like this. Perlu walked out of the boathouse, patting her large white dove, and left the small houseboat happily. ... Before long, Chen Qi also left the boathouse. Rumble! Loud rumbling sounds continuously erupted near his ears. In the vicinity, he could already see a multitude of steel giants and travel ships, countless vessels like scattered stars advancing towards the harbor. "A thousand ships passing by..." Chen Qi mused as the scene before him couldn''t be compared at all with the one in Maro Town. As the small houseboat moved on, a gigantic city gradually came into view. Chen Qi looked into the distance. He could see a vast city wall and lots of black, smoke-belching chimneys. "Moonstone City..." Its scale was far larger than anything he had imagined. In front of Moonstone City was a large port. Unlike the deteriorating docks of Maro Town, with the arrival of the Crack Tide, the port of Moonstone City was even more prosperous. Whether it was travel ships arriving at Moonstone City or adventure ships setting out to sea, the numbers were increasing. At the surge of the tide, the whole Moonstone City was presenting a scene of unprecedented prosperity! Chen Qi docked his small houseboat at the crowded harbor, stepped through the city gates, and walked towards the interior of Moonstone City. Moonstone City, in the name of trade, had set up numerous shops in the square not far from the city gates. Newsboys, Bounty Hunters, Merchants, Workers, Gang Members all passed him by continuously. "So easy to get pickpocketed here..." Chen Qi tightly grasped the backpack card inside his clothes and walked towards the center of the square. A grand clock tower stood at the center, adorned with intricate gears and clocks at its top, emitting sonorous chimes. And around the square, myriad shops and booths were in sight, from delicate craft stores to various firearm stores, Potion stores, adult shops. There were also plenty of hiring advertisements and many seemingly great opportunities. These opportunities often trap those unfamiliar with Moonstone City. A slight misstep, and you could lose your kidneys. Chen Qi scanned the surrounding shops. Most of the good stuff, he couldn''t afford just yet. Chen Qi went to a weapon store, sold the mechanical arm of Iron Hand, and some useless regulated knives from his backpack card. If a mechanical arm is chopped off, the important parts that connect to the nerves will be seriously damaged, thus greatly reducing its price. The rusty mechanical arm sold for forty thousand, the useless controlled items for twenty thousand, a total of sixty thousand. As for the Devil''s Pepper and other spices, selling these would require a trip to the shops in the city center, which is quite a distance away. Chen Qi immediately spent all this money at the weapon store. He bought an anti-strike bulletproof vest to enhance his defense, four flame grenades, and some bullets. At the same time, since he had a feud with the Black Rabbit Gang of Moonstone City, he bought a Hunter''s garment that could cover his face to conceal his identity. In the spiritually and geographically advantaged Moonstone City, it was quite common to see people wrapped up tightly. He had spent another thirty thousand Shell Coins in the blink of an eye. After some simple shopping, Chen Qi started towards his destination, the crack where the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure was buried. According to the treasure information, the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure was located in a crack in the civilian area of the inner part of Moonstone City. Moonstone City is also a city where prosperity and decay coexist. Beyond the commercial district and the wealthy area lies the civilian district. Compared to the bustling commercial district, the civilian area is much quieter and also reeks of kerosene and garbage. The police resources in the civilian area are extremely poor, replaced instead by a large number of gangs engaged in criminal activities. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the ground, fresh bullet casings can still be seen. Clearly, a shootout had taken place here not long ago. Chen Qi planned to first ascertain the situation with the crack. After the Crack Tide subsides, the crack revives. As expected, the crack where the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure was buried should have reopened as well. As long as the malformation degree is not zero, after being cleared, it requires at least three days to cool down. And if someone else enters the crack before him, then he would have to wait for the next opportunity. "Hopefully, the crack will leave a spot open for me..." Chen Qi thought to himself. Before he knew it, he had already reached the vicinity of the location indicated by the treasure map. Looking into the distance, on a ruinous wall, a huge wormhole was slowly squirming, as if it was about to open its massive maw at any moment. This was his destination for this trip! "This size, it''s a large crack..." The moment Chen Qi saw the size of the wormhole, he couldn''t help but frown. A large crack would likely take a month to reopen. If he missed this opportunity, he would have to wait a month. And next to the wormhole, at least thirty Hunters armed with guns were guarding the wormhole crack. Outside the wormhole, gang members were wielding firearms, like guards protecting a vault. "Everyone, this is an area protected by us, you are not allowed to approach this place without our permission!" "Only after our people have gone in, and you have paid your entry fee, will you be entitled to enter the crack!" "Complete inspiration enlightenment information, obtained by professionals with over twenty-five inspirations, fifty thousand Shell Coins a copy!" "Crack generation, specialized flame throwers for one hundred thousand each, with a free ticket included!" "Fully armed retired soldier bodyguards, twenty thousand Shell Coins a day!" It seemed that gang members had already claimed this public land as their own territory, preemptively seizing the crack. They were trying to make a big profit through extortion. The situation was more serious than he had imagined. Chen Qi scanned the surroundings. Apart from the gang members stationed at the wormhole entrance, there were also lone hunters like him, quietly waiting for an opportunity. A large crack would attract many people. Chen Qi looked back and saw an informant holding a newspaper near the newsstand on the street. The informant was likely affiliated with the newsstand. The White Dove Newspaper report kiosks are extremely common within Moonstone City. Let''s see how effective Pelu''s business card is... Chen Qi walked along the street towards it, ready to fish for some information. But before he could reach the newsstand, he suddenly heard the sounds of chewing and wriggling in his ears. Such a fragrant scent¡ª Chen Qi turned his head. In the grass next to him, it seemed there was someone! He saw a person in a grey cloak wriggling in the bushes, seemingly eating something. The writhing yet graceful figure, the twisting buttocks, the grey cloak covering the entire body. Could it be a ghoul! Chen Qi immediately thought of something and became alert, stepping back cautiously while curiously watching the person in the grey cloak. The cloaked person noticed the gaze and stopped their actions, turning their head to look at him. In the dim light, the face under the cloak was completely obscured... But judging by the body shape and skin? It seemed to be a woman? Chen Qi took the initiative: "Excuse me, may I ask what you''re eating?" Unexpectedly, instead of smelling any blood, he caught a whiff of a faint medicinal scent. "Hmm..." The cloaked person seemed startled by Chen Qi, with their bandage-wrapped hands flusteredly moving on the ground. Chen Qi assessed the other party while taking another step back. She seemed to be struggling with what to say in this situation to maintain an air of elegance and mystery. After a long silence, she slowly replied: "You... there''s no need to be surprised, I am absorbing the natural essence of the earth..." "Eating grass?" "Hmm..." Chapter 51: Chapter 39 Are you really not hungry? The cloaked figure tilted their head up slightly and said softly: "Do you know? In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the earth is seen as the foundation of life and the mother of all things; it is the starting point for all living creatures. On the annual Day of Prayer, there are rituals of kissing the earth to thank the Mother Goddess. During the ceremony, flowers and grass are considered the most primal gifts from the earth to humankind, and those who follow the tenets of the flower also kiss the blossoms and the grass. I was not eating grass just now; I was kissing the earth!" "???" Chen Qi frowned and glanced at the few blades of grass on the corner of the other person''s mouth. What is she talking about? You call this a kiss? You kissed it right into your mouth? The Floral Appearance symbolizes elements such as nature, pleasure, art, and beauty. Chen Qi remembered that some professions with the Floral Appearance indeed have skills like healing through eating grass or photosynthesis. But grass, especially the random kind, is really hard to eat. And mentioning it is not very elegant. Her wriggling appearance lacked the grace that the ceremony should have. "Are you sure you''re not just hungry?" Chen Qi asked curiously, as he still had some food in his backpack. "No." The cloaked woman hesitated for a moment before answering resolutely. Fine... Chen Qi wasn''t surprised by the response. In such a place where order was imbalanced, few would accept food from a stranger. When hungry, many would rather eat grass. The cloaked woman''s ability to stave off hunger was extraordinary; he glanced at the massive portal and swiftly changed the subject: "Are you also here to join in on this crack?" Chen Qi looked around. In the vicinity of this street, many civilians had run far away due to the issues with factions. The people who could stay nearby were either those joining the crack or those selling information or equipment. Chen Qi thought for a moment: "I''m a Chef, and I want to see if I can earn some money nearby." "A Chef! Really?" The cloaked woman was startled, she swallowed hard, immediately envisioning a deliciously fragrant cake in her mind. She suspected that the other person might have realized she was very hungry and was just teasing her! Suddenly, Chen Qi noticed some peculiar changes on the cloaked woman. The cloak covering her head inexplicably bulged slightly, like ocean waves! What''s going on? Can her hair move? Or is it undulating flesh? Chen Qi was shocked. It immediately brought to mind the creatures in many games that used cloaks to cover their terrifying forms! These creatures were invariably hidden BOSS-level characters. Upon closer inspection, this person had their entire body wrapped up tight. And the revealed arms and legs were also entwined with bandages. The cloak was pulled so low, it was impossible to see the upper half of the face. A very mysterious person... Chen Qi''s curiosity was piqued and he felt an urge to lift her cloak. Unfortunately, he was not strong enough and it would be rude, so he had to suppress the impulse to lift her cloak for now. Based on his gaming experience, the moment the other person removed the cloak, it could likely trigger a terrifying second phase. The cloaked woman seemed to realize the strange bulges on her cloak, and she turned her head toward the direction of the portal, speaking mysteriously: "It looks like you are a newcomer to the crack. Let me warn you, within that crack, unimaginable terror awaits." As soon as she finished speaking, the cloaked woman patted the dust off her body and walked towards the street. "Huh?" What terror? Chen Qi watched the back of the cloaked woman. She left after dropping a cryptic line. ``` Damned, he''d run into a cursed riddler! From the recent situation, it seemed that the hooded woman was, like him, preparing to enter the rift alone. Moreover, she most likely harbored many secrets. In Moonstone City, there was no shortage of people with secrets. "Might as well go gather some intelligence first..." Chen Qi took out his ''reporter'' business card and walked towards the newspaper stand up ahead. The newsstand was built next to a weapon shop, and the area around it was dimly lit and hazy. The owner behind the display window was a hairy old man with a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. He squinted his eyes and asked in a thick voice, "What kind of newspaper would you like, sir? We have the Witch Times, the freshly printed White Dove Times, or the Man''s Times that covers the lives of the famous. Of course, we also have some newspapers that expose the wonderful curves of the human body." Chen Qi stated bluntly, "I''m looking for information about that rift." The old man adjusted his glasses, "Newspapers about the rift, sir, will cost a bit more than normal ones, but it''ll be cheaper if you''re a member of the press." The old man made a five with his hand. Five thousand Shell Coins... Not too expensive. Chen Qi thought for a moment then handed over Pelu''s business card, "With this card, how much will it be?" He wondered how much of a discount Pelu''s fame could fetch. The old man bent his head, glanced at it, and clenched his fist, "Pelu again..." The kind old man''s eyes suddenly held a trace of deep resentment. Chen Qi frowned. From his expression, it seemed that the fame of miracle reporter Pelu wasn''t as useful as he had imagined. After all, the business cards Pelu had spread around were not thousands, they were at least in the hundreds. Even the best things would lose their value if they became too common. Chen Qi reached out his hand, ready to fork over some money¡ªpaying for information felt more secure. But the next second, the old man interrupted him, Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No, sir, with the business card, there''s no need to pay an additional fee. That''s the rule of our profession, even when it comes to that small... lovely Pelu, rules are rules." The old man wouldn''t take the money? Chen Qi stopped his motion of paying. You see, the old man could have easily pocketed the money without anyone being the wiser. This organization known as the ''press'' was even more disciplined than he had imagined. The old man popped his head out from behind the display, making sure no one was around, and whispered, "Sir, rest assured, the press can always be trusted. The rift you''re about to enter is said to be more dangerous than you can imagine, but of course, the greater the risk, the greater the reward. That''s why people from the Black Rabbit Gang and the Stray Dog Gang are guarding in front of the rift." "Go on." "The rift you''re heading to is called the Hunting Grounds, a Blade Phase rift. It''s a major rift, one of the highest-grade E-class rifts. First Order Transcendents are allowed to enter, with a maximum of fifty people, and there''s also one supervisor who can join the ranks of the monsters." The time the rift opens is at noon tomorrow. Of course, you are probably already aware of this information." The Hunting Grounds... Chen Qi took note of this; he had a deep impression of this type of rift. The old man pulled out a newspaper and continued, "The following information will cost a bit of money. According to ancient archives, this rift was opened ten years ago. At that time, a powerful gang leader discovered a hidden treasure guarded by a monster within the rift. Unfortunately, due to excessive exhaustion, the gang leader was defeated by the monster guarding the treasure and died within the rift. Latter, when the rift''s anomaly level dropped to zero, it was permanently closed and that treasure became unattainable. This event gradually fell into oblivion." "But now, the Winds of Tides have blown away the dusty fog, allowing many objects buried by history to re-emerge." Immediately afterward, the old man''s gaze shifted to the fully armed treasure hunters in the distance, "That''s why there are so many people interested in this rift. Those heading there include hunters seasoned in such expeditions." "According to my guess, those lone figures ahead, as well as the mysterious cloaked person you just encountered, are here for that treasure without a doubt." ``` Chapter 52: Chapter 40: Hunting Grounds Chen Qi glanced at the area near the wormhole. There were about thirty members of the faction in front of the wormhole, and probably ten Hunters who had come here alone. In total, there were about forty people. According to the intelligence, most of these forty people had come for the treasure mentioned by the old man. They had come for that treasure? Is the treasure you''re talking about the same one I''m looking for? If they really knew it was the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure, those guarding this place wouldn''t be faction members. They would be mercenaries specially trained by big corporations, or even special operatives from Shell Country! The treasure mentioned in the old man at the newspaper''s intelligence isn''t likely the same treasure he was looking for. Chen Qi looked curious and wanted to know more information: "Is there more?" The old man adjusted his glasses: "Of course, when it comes to gathering intelligence, we are professionals, even Shell Country''s official intelligence organizations might not compare with us." "According to the information we''ve gathered, to obtain that special treasure, one must first obtain a key from the creature initially encountered. As for the treasure location..." A key... The Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure information did not involve a key. "The chances are high it''s not the Hunter''s treasure." Chen Qi made a preliminary judgment in his mind. Then, the old man leaned slightly forward, scrutinizing Chen Qi in detail: "Guest, the information I''m about to tell you is crucial." "This treasure location is only known to the chosen overseer." An overseer? Chen Qi had participated in similar cracks. In simple terms, there would be a ''werewolf'' character whose goals differed from normal players. They would need to hunt those participating in the crack to earn greater rewards. To obtain this treasure, one must defeat the first monster encountered and also extract the treasure location from the overseer. Chen Qi said: "Sounds quite troublesome." After finishing the intelligence report, the old man adjusted his glasses and scrutinized Chen Qi from head to toe: "Guest, the identity of this overseer has already been predetermined by the Black Rabbit gang. For this crack journey, the Black Rabbit gang and the Wild Dog gang, two factions at loggerheads, have already joined forces." "The crack can accommodate up to fifty-one people, but because of some issues, Black Rabbit gang''s manpower is limited; together, they amount to only thirty people. That means, you can completely ignore those squatting in front of the crack and just enter." With no issue regarding the number of people, there''s no need to queue up here anymore. Chen Qi took a deep breath. At this moment, the old man at the newspaper almost finished sharing the intelligence and kindly reminded: "Guest, you''re outnumbered and not well-suited to contend for the treasure," "Moreover, this crack has a high probability of dimensional distortion, further decreasing your survival rate." "But if you''re just aiming to pass through the crack and remain cautious, your chances of surviving should be about fifty percent." Fifty percent, the old man cited a not-so-high figure. He could see that Chen Qi''s capabilities were somewhat above those of a regular First Order Transcendent. But due to the involvement of the gangs and the high rate of distortion, the difficulty of this crack far exceeded that of a rank E crack. If any unforeseen circumstances occurred, the survival rate would only be lower than fifty percent. "Thanks, I''ll be careful," Chen Qi nodded. His primary goal was the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure, not the treasure they were talking about. The opponent''s intelligence was still very useful. Chen Qi asked again: "Thanks, is there really nothing you need?" The old man smiled: "No need, rules are rules. By the way, guest, if you have useful intelligence, you can contribute to our newspaper. Depending on the value of your intelligence, we will reward you. If it''s valuable enough, we might even provide you with rare weapons that are hard to find on the market. Just like the appearance of the woman in the cloak just now, my gut tells me, beneath her cloak lies not an ordinary appearance, possibly wriggling flesh or a body harboring insects. Of course, safety always comes first, guest, you''d best maintain some distance from her." "I understand, your newspaper only wants intelligence? You don''t accept anything else?" Chen Qi asked. Many intelligence organizations also endorse a ''fencing'' side business. If he could get in touch with them, perhaps he could deal with some contraband. The old man raised an eyebrow: "No, we don''t accept other things, intelligence is what we, the followers of the Lamp Phase in this city, seek." "Lamp..." Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. In Shell Country, it was rare to see Transcendents who followed the Lamp''s Creed. The Lamp symbolized hope, guidance, light, exploration, and other elements. As expected, the newspaper organization behind Pelu was a quite powerful Lamp Phase organization! The newspaper editor in front of him picked up a newspaper and finally said, "May your journey through the crack go smoothly." "And may your business prosper," replied Chen Qi. After gathering intelligence, Chen Qi left the crack point. The crack would open at noon tomorrow, which gave him time to prepare. The most important piece of information he got from the elderly newspaper person was the name of the crack: "Hunting Ground." Hunting Ground was a fairly common type of crack. Each Hunting Ground had a different terrain, but the types of monsters and some processes within the cracks remained the same. As a strategy content creator, he knew some special ways to complete the challenges! If human factors were excluded, this crack would be a piece of cake for him. In the Hunting Ground, it was possible to attract some monsters'' attention with food. Without hesitation, Chen Qi went to a mall and bought some ingredients needed for the Hunting Ground, as well as some cooking utensils, and some poisons that he might need. If he were lucky enough to obtain special Transcendent ingredients inside the crack, he could cook them right on the spot. Then, Chen Qi returned to the small travel boat and began practicing the Body Forging Skill. With the aid of the Body Forging Skill and the Transcendent ingredients, his body had begun to show some modest muscle definitions. After a night of practice, his strength increased by two points, and the punch he threw produced a slight whistling sound. ... The next day. Chen Qi got up early and once again came to the street where the crack''s entrance was located. The chaotic street was littered with overturned garbage bins, tables and cabinets thrown onto the street, along with disordered clothes, and many fresh bullet casings. Boom boom boom! Chen Qi looked up. The crack was about to open, the wormhole''s pulsation frequency growing larger, and the surrounding walls and ground continually cracking open. A giant maw linking to another world was about to open! Chen Qi stood on the street, scanning his surroundings. Among the gang members, there was a man clad in light steam armor. Beyond the gang members, there were also numerous tall Hunters wielding powerful shotguns and wearing heavy fur armors. The cloaked woman from yesterday was also present. Hmm? The weeds on her mouth were still there. Without exception, greed and madness shone in their eyes. A journey through the crack could change a person''s fate. Just then, a member of the Black Rabbit Gang, holding a shotgun, eyed all the non-gang members present with a greedy look. At this point, many people had not paid the ''entry fee''. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They needed to find an easy target to extract a little entry fee. "You! You look pretty weak!" The member of the Black Rabbit Gang glanced at the cloaked woman, noting her slender female frame, intending to extort money from her. But suddenly, he noticed a strange bulge under her cloak and backed off. Weird stuff, better not mess with it! The cloaked woman breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Chen Qi, who was not far from her position. After her, the next easy target would be Chen Qi. Here it came, his focus shifted to Chen Qi. The Black Rabbit Gang member, holding a shotgun menacingly, walked over to Chen Qi and said, "Damn it! Hey, this crack is ours. If you want to enter, you must pay the entry fee!" Being targeted, huh... Chen Qi silently shook his head. He despised gang members. Although these guys were not strong, they were very good at outnumbering their prey. "Hey, did you hear me? This is our crack, stepping into our territory means you have to pay! We charge fifty thousand. But you haven''t shown us the respect we deserve, so including the respect fee, you owe us eighty thousand! Eighty thousand!" The short member of the Black Rabbit Gang moved closer, stretching his neck and threatening again. Chen Qi lowered his head, revealing icy eyes, "The crack is already open. Instead of worrying about money, you''d better worry about your own life." The weaker you appear to gang members, the more ruthlessly they bully you. "It''s open?" The member of the Black Rabbit Gang was stunned, suddenly turning his head back. At that moment, the giant mouth on the wall burst open with a fierce roar, and the surrounding walls and ground instantly shattered. With a loud bang! An intense storm swept across the street in an instant! Within that gaping maw, the faint shadow of another world could be seen. At the moment of opening, all those present instantly felt the enlightenment of the crack! The intelligence was right! Within this crack, there indeed were objects that could change one''s fate! In an instant, ten fully armed Transcendents, ignoring the watchful eyes of the gang members, charged into the crack like rampaging bulls! Chapter 53: Chapter 41: Crack Distortion! "Damn, I hate you gangsters the most!" Two tall Hunters cursed while beating up the members of the Black Rabbit Gang, then squeezed into the crack. The Black Rabbit Gang had fabricated a limit on the number of spots in the hunting ground to earn ticket money through this false information. According to Shell Country''s Crack Management Law, no organization or individual may monopolize a crack without permission, nor can they arbitrarily guide the deformation of a crack. Although the Black Rabbit Gang had recently received funding from an unknown force, increasing their strength, they still didn''t qualify for the operating rights of a crack. Nobody wanted to hand over their money to the gang for nothing. If you''re unsatisfied, just fight! The Black Rabbit Gang, in order to assert dominance, instantly started battling with these Hunters. Da-da-da-da! Gunfire rang out! Due to this false information, the scene became extremely chaotic for a while! "The fighting is really intense..." Chen Qi took out the backpack card''s collector, placed it on his waist, and leisurely walked towards the crack entrance. The numbers were sufficient; even if he was the last to enter, there would be no problem. And right in front of him, the cloaked woman also seemed to be enjoying the chaos, walking briskly and leisurely towards the crack. The two of them entered the crack at an unhurried pace. Chen Qi followed behind the main group, passed through the mouth of the wiggling walls, and entered a dark tunnel. As he stepped through the dark tunnel, a sea breeze blew from afar. Shush, shush, shush! Moonlight filtered through the leaves, casting its glow on his face. [You have entered an E-rank crack, inspiration identification in progress...] Identification success! [Crack name: Hunting Ground (Island Forest) Rank: E Description: After a night of the Smiling Moon, all the wolves in the forest mutated into terrifying red wolves. Tonight, the old Hunter has gathered ''you'' newcomers to hunt the red wolves in the forest. Clear condition: Complete the old Hunter''s mission or survive for three days. Special clear condition: Kill the hidden monster in the forest (you are aware that this monster is the old Hunter.) Deformation rate: 31% (High deformation rate, this crack is more dangerous, please be cautious.) Crack rank limit: Except for overseers, only First Order or lower Transcendents can enter this crack. Nature Form: Blade Inspiration: You see the old Hunter staring blankly at the red wolves'' blood, a look of craving in his eyes. Then, he slowly looks at you and raises his hunting rifle. Special Inspiration: You see in the depths of an island''s center, at a dark cave, a giant water ball expanding.] Chen Qi quickly scanned the inspirations before him. Two points were noteworthy, one being the ''water ball'' inspiration. This inspiration should be related to the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure, revealing a location to him. The second point was the 31% deformation rate! The higher the deformation rate, the higher the danger of the crack. For normal low-level cracks, the deformation rate remains between 10% to 20%. A 31% deformation rate meant the crack was far more dangerous than a typical E-rank, possibly even reaching D-rank levels. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Simply put, it was a high-difficulty elite stage! Chen Qi had seen how deformation hunting grounds presented themselves. For high deformation rates in hunting grounds, it was highly likely the supposedly friendly old Hunter would transform into a monster and directly attack the players. However, the greater the risk, the greater the reward. High deformation rate cracks offered far greater rewards upon completion, typically ensuring rare-level Skill Cards or higher. By now, the participants ahead of him had gathered in a broad clearing within the forest. They needed to receive the old Hunter''s mission here. During the old Hunter''s absence, they started discussing. Two Hunters, one short and one fat, were particularly loud in their conversation. "Damn it! A 31% deformation rate, is this really an E-rank crack''s level?" "Crack deformation, this rare occurrence, and we just had to encounter it!" "Yeah, did you feel it? Red eyes are staring at us... This is an unforeseen emergency, we might need to team up!" "Team up? It''s just a deformation, I''ve been prepared for it." "Prepared? What did you prepare for, so confident?" "Hahaha! I already bought a large insurance policy! You didn''t, did you?" "Hah! That''s nothing, I spent all my money and fulfilled my wishes before entering this crack; you didn''t, did you?" "..." What kind of strange competition is this? Are you really planning to make it out alive? Chen Qi overheard their conversation, thinking that in this serious setting, how did two jokers slip in? Unlike in the game, they didn''t know about the deformation before entering the crack! This was a typical emergency situation. Chen Qi stood at the back of the crowd, thanks to the inspiration, he already knew where the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure was hidden. At this moment, a tall figure appeared at the edge of the forest: "Everyone''s here, looks like we have a bunch of newbies." This was a Hunter standing two meters tall, draped in a wolf skin coat, holding a hunting rifle and a bone saw. His aged face, bulging muscles, and scars told the years of battling with nature. He was the issuer of this crack''s mission and the hidden BOSS¡ª the old Hunter! All eyes fell on this muscular Hunter. The old Hunter wiped his precious hunting gun with a cloth and spoke to the crowd: "Since you''re here, you should know what''s happening in this forest. Bring me two live red wolves, and your hunting mission will be accomplished. Then you can leave this place." [Mission received¡ªHunt Red Wolves Description: Deliver two live red wolves to the old Hunter to complete the mission.] The crack''s deformation changed the task from hunting red wolves to capturing two of them alive. Upon hearing this, everyone looked troubled. Their weapons were all designed for large-scale damage. Capturing live wolves was several times harder than killing them! At this point, a scar-faced man in a light black mecha stepped forward, aiming to be the leader of the group: "Are you sure you need them alive? Dead ones won''t do?" The old Hunter replied sternly: "No! I need to hand the red wolves over to the Doctor to study the cause of their mutation, only then can we completely eradicate the forest''s monsters." "Alright! Leave it to us!" The confident scar-faced man responded. Loading his hunting rifle, the old Hunter continued: "Now, to supervise your mission completion and to maintain the forest''s balance, I need to select a supervisor to oversee you along with me!" After receiving the mission, the second phase of the instance was: "Selecting a supervisor." This supervisor was appointed by the old Hunter and, typically, he would choose the person who appeared the strongest! The old Hunter''s eyes widened as he began scanning the forty-person group to pick a supervisor. Just then, the Black Rabbit Gang''s cadre, who had just asked a question, lit a cigarette and casually walked to the center of the crowd. This person, nicknamed Scar Rabbit, was a cadre of the Black Rabbit Gang and the leader of the gang''s forces for this mission. "Everyone, there''s no need for words, I think we all know who is the strongest here." He blew a smoke ring into the air, determined to be the coolest guy in the group! Chen Qi took a closer look. Though a bit showy, this guy''s gear was pretty good! Under his clothes, one could clearly see some noticeable steampunk-style steam pipes. Black Rabbit''s third-generation series, small steam armor, produced by a workshop called Small Man Gang specializing in small armors, used exoskeletons implanted into mesh to greatly enhance agility. In an overheated state, the whole person could move so fast they''d leave afterimages, as swift as the wind. Black Rabbit... Chen Qi recalled that this equipment was already in its tenth generation. Unfortunately, the model Scar Rabbit wore was from an earlier series, plagued by issues like being ''easily predicted'', ''high damage rate'', and ''can''t stop''. Speed came with a price, and the earlier Black Rabbit armor models often went out of control, resulting in fatal crashes. But in this place, it was still decent equipment. With such gear, Scar Rabbit had the credentials to be chosen as the supervisor by the old Hunter. Of course, that was unless there was an unknown powerful force: the cloaked woman. Chen Qi turned his head to glance at the cloaked woman beside him. She was quite close. Since they entered the crack, the distance between them had always been relatively short. It wasn''t surprising; compared to the other fully armed Hunters, he, as someone living in peaceful times, appeared much more approachable. At this moment, the cloaked woman next to him curled her lips into a cold smile. Simultaneously, the movement atop her head grew more intense. She clenched her hand around the cloak''s collar and tightened her fist, whispering under her breath like a mosquito: "I''m ready, I''m ready." "Elegance, elegance..." "???" What was she saying? Ready for what? Elegance? Chen Qi couldn''t shake off a foreboding feeling. This woman seemed about ready to shed her cloak! Chapter 54: Chapter 42 I Am the Witch Under the moonlight, a gentle breeze stirred the leaves. At that moment, the self-proclaimed strongest, Scarred Rabbit, slowly exhaled a puff of smoke and spoke again, "Alright, everyone, you should know that only a Supervisor can know the exact location of the treasure map!" "Now, with the crack distorted, it means it''s going to be even more dangerous than you think. As a Supervisor, I can provide you with information, I can ensure your safety, I am your umbrella! After all, surviving for three days is also a way to clear the game, isn''t it?" "So, now, is there anyone still willing to pay for a ticket? This is your last chance. If you miss it, there won''t be another opportunity." Thinking of a large sum of money, Scarred Rabbit''s lips curled into a chilly smile. Although his methods were brash and mindless, they were very effective. As the distortion of the crack increased, many people''s goal changed from ''return with full loot'' to ''just survive''. Paying for a ticket meant joining their Black Rabbit Gang, which could increase your chances of survival. If enough people paid for tickets, then the Black Rabbit Gang could take complete control over the order in the crack. Then, without lifting a finger, everything in the crack would belong to them! Scarred Rabbit held out his hand in a gesture for money: "Five hundred thousand Shell Coins for a ticket, if you don''t have cash, you can use equipment as collateral." Five hundred thousand! Chen Qi didn''t have that much cash on him. It was already a considerably high amount. And if they took the first payment, they would go for a second. Money doesn''t grow on trees, and many were still unwilling to pay for the ticket. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why isn''t anyone paying? Scarred Rabbit twitched at the corner of his mouth, he''d forgotten to arrange for actors. No helping it now, just have to find an easy mark to squeeze. Scarred Rabbit quickly scanned over all the solitary Hunters around. That one too sturdy, that one too fierce, goodness, why is the head of the one in the cloak moving! It''s decided! You! Look totally ordinary! Clearly a newbie who just entered the crack! Scarred Rabbit, with his discerning eye, spotted Chen Qi at once! "Tsk¡­" Chen Qi was rendered speechless. With so many people around, why did he have to pick him out of the crowd? Scarred Rabbit walked up to Chen Qi and said sternly, "You came by yourself, right? It''s not easy, hand over that Collector''s gun you have, and consider it your ticket fee. By doing so, you would become a member of our Black Rabbit Gang. Good deal, right?" "Good deal?" Good deal my foot! To think he would want a collector''s gun in exchange for a fabricated ticket. Chen Qi''s eyes hardened, having no interest in joining a gang. However, as a stealth-based player, he didn''t want to start a fight in this place right now. He would have a greater advantage once everyone dispersed. However, just as Chen Qi was preparing to refuse, the situation changed abruptly. As Scarred Rabbit was about to continue his threats, a loud voice suddenly hit him from the back. "Move! You''re blocking my view!" "Who''s the bastard yelling at me?" Scarred Rabbit turned around, ready to beat the person severely. The one who yelled at him was none other than the boss of the crack ¡ª the Old Hunter! The Old Hunter picked up his shotgun and aimed it at Scarred Rabbit: ''Move!'' Scarred Rabbit''s eyes turned fierce, and he harshly said, "You... tell me to move... I''ll move..." Scarred Rabbit gritted his teeth, his legs trembling a bit, and obediently moved away from Chen Qi''s position. At this moment, the Old Hunter could finally take a good look at Chen Qi: "Quite an impressive kid, you have the aura of a Hunter, the qualifications to become a Supervisor." Me? I''m a Supervisor? Chen Qi had not expected the Old Hunter would choose him to be a Supervisor. He remembered that the Old Hunter''s choice of Supervisors was related to two points: equipment and physical strength. Although his physical strength was not bad, unlike the other fully armed participants, he did not take out the black knife from his backpack card, only a collector''s item. Being chosen surprised him somewhat. Was it because of the Hunter Yu Huo? Chen Qi thought to himself. Everyone began to look at him with the gaze reserved for a big shot, Being noticed by an old hunter and becoming a supervisor was a proof of strength! Scar Rabbit was also stunned; had he, after picking what he thought were weak opponents all day, chosen the strongest one? And before the crowd could recover, the old hunter spoke again, "However, among us, there is another qualified monster! It seems that for this hunt, we must add another supervisor." What, another supervisor! Two supervisors! This was unprecedented in the hunting grounds! With this double trouble, who could handle it! By that moment, many were already sweating profusely, coping with the crack deformity was already enough for them, not to anticipate that there would be two supervisors! They just wanted to participate in a regular crack, to earn some regular money. "Oh?" At this time, the previously disheartened Scar Rabbit''s eyes lit up, he always felt something was off, and it turned out there were two supervisor positions! Could this position be mine? Scar Rabbit straightened his clothes, again entertaining the thought of ''delivering a supervisor''s speech''. Chen Qi took a deep breath, his gaze turning to the woman in the cloak beside him. Indeed... He had known that this woman in the cloak was not simple. Moreover, from the very beginning, she had been wearing a faint smile. The old hunter bent over, walking slowly forward with some reverence, and said to the woman in the cloak, "Honorable miss, you are entirely capable of becoming a supervisor, letting our modest place benefit from your undoubted power. However, may I ask you to reveal your face beneath the cloak?" Respectful tone! Everyone widened their eyes; the tone of the old hunter clearly carried humility. A humility of a lesser figure bowing to a greater figure! This was a boss from the crack deformity! Just who was this woman in the cloak! And why was the cloak moving, was there a hamster hidden in it? This person might be¡­ Chen Qi vaguely thought of something, a sense of forboding suddenly emerging. "Ah¡­ there''s no helping it then." The woman in the cloak paused for a few seconds, her smile fading, as she sighed helplessly. She slowly walked towards a rock in front and then suddenly yanked the cloak open, tossing it backward. The cloak flew through the air. The moment the cloak hit the ground, petals landed on Chen Qi''s face. The next instant, he couldn''t help but widen his eyes. Beneath the cloak, there was neither writhing disgusting flesh nor repulsive bugs. Instead, there were exceptionally beautiful flowers, fragrant flowers. On her tender, pale limbs, there were fresh scars, upon which, amidst slight traces of blood, blossomed several exceedingly beautiful roses. Above the scars, flowers bloomed. She climbed upon the rock, turned her head, slowly sat down, and crossed her pale legs, letting out a slight breath. At that moment, the face hidden beneath the cloak appeared before everyone''s eyes. Masses of flowers grew atop her head, completely covering the upper half of her face, but still, one could sense an extraordinary, girl-like beauty from her lower face and pale skin. "What exactly is this being¡­" The immense spiritual pressure, indescribably beautiful look gave everyone there a sense of fear, an unspoken fear. A terrifying aura, like a massive mountain, weighed on them! Many started to retreat, continuously moving backward. This clearly wasn''t the look a normal human should have! Nor the spiritual pressure a First Order Transcendent should possess! "Just who are you¡­ and what do you need us to do?" A heavy-set tall hunter, gathering his courage, asked. But the next instant, he regretted it; how dare he ask a question to someone with such a high-level spiritual pressure! She slightly tilted her head: "Well, there''s no need to retreat or to be afraid. I''m just a Pharmacist from a foreign land; you may call me¡ªthe Flower Pharmacist." Under the moonlight, a gentle breeze passed through her long hair, bringing a light floral scent. She smiled, the small yellow flowers atop her head moving slightly: "Of course, you may also refer to me by my other name in the Witch Sea, the Flower Witch." Chapter 55: Chapter 43 Flower Witch Flower Witch... Why would she be here? Chen Qi''s mouth slightly opened, unable to hide his surprise at the moment. He couldn''t help but look at her delicate shoulder and the bright red flowers on her legs. Like the Black Whale Pirate Gang, the Flower Witch was closely related to the difficult main storyline of the Witch Sea, and she was a key character in the entire main storyline of the Witch Sea. She was the protagonist of the Witch Sea segment! In the early stages of the game, the Flower Witch was a noble Third-tier Transcendent, but before long, she would advance to become a powerful Fourth Rank Transcendent. And as the protagonist, her strength far exceeded that of an ordinary Third-tier Transcendent. The main quests of each segment were extremely difficult serial tasks. Thus, in the early stages, weak players had no chance to encounter the Witch, let alone know her location; information about her was also scarce. Why was she here? How had she come in? And what was she doing here? Chen Qi rubbed his brow, questioning in his mind. Although it was distorted, at the end of the day, it was just an E-rank crack. If she made a move, she could easily blow away everyone present! This was blatant dynamite fishing! S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "And I, am just this poor newbie fish..." Chen Qi helplessly complained in his thoughts. Because the hunting ground needed a supervisor, it was barely acceptable that she could come in. But why would the Flower Witch, a High-order Transcendent, come to a low-rank crack? The equipment of the Flower Witch was at least of shining silver, even secret gold level and above, the equipment produced by this crack might not be as strong as her body. And the number of times she could learn Skill Cards was limited. Blindly using too many Skill Cards would cause irreversible brain damage, and could even drive a person mad. Thus, the Flower Witch wouldn''t have come to this crack just for the low-rank Occupation Cards of the hunting ground. "Could it be?" Suddenly, Chen Qi thought of something. If there really was something here that could attract the Witch, it was undoubtedly the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure! Was he really going to compete with a Witch for the Deep Sea Hunter''s belongings? Me, competing with a Witch for something? She can now take on a hundred of me! A scene suddenly appeared in Chen Qi''s mind: In this ruthless Transcendent world, the more powerful Flower Witch gave a cold smile, drew a grass whip, and forced him to hand over the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure. If that was the case, then there was no help for it; he could only obediently offer up the treasure and swear his loyalty. Just consider it earning some favor points. Of course, there was a more plain and simple guess. That was that the Flower Witch came to participate in this crack merely to make some money... "Could it be, the Flower Witch is broke to the point of not being able to afford food..." On the forums, the Flower Witch always seemed quite poor. Chen Qi shook his head, temporarily setting aside his complicated thoughts, and then looked again at the Flower Witch under the moonlight. Under the caress of the gentle breeze, the Flower Witch smiled slightly. Previously, under her cloak was not squirming flesh, but her little flowers that had nowhere else to go. When the Flower Witch was emotionally excited, depending on the emotion, the flowers on her head would change accordingly. The player forums even had statistics on this. For example, when angry, fiery red roses would burst forth from the top of her head. When sad, wilted little blue flowers would appear. Now, several little yellow flowers atop the Flower Witch''s head stirred! The meaning of these flowers are triumphant and a little joyous! With a slight movement of the wind, the corners of the Flower Witch''s mouth curved up slightly as she glanced in Chen Qi''s direction. Damn, it seemed like she had been tricked! Chen Qi chuckled inwardly and took a deep breath. The Flower Witch was quite popular in the game forums, a refreshing presence compared to other sections'' deeply troubled protagonists. Overall, she belonged to a faction that was orderly and good, and as long as he didn''t provoke her first, the Flower Witch wouldn''t bother him. How should he put it? In Chen Qi''s memory, the Flower Witch was fairly easy to get along with. Even, a bit adorable and slightly humorous. However, if one were to remove the filter of a transmigrator player. At this moment, the terrifying aura emanating from the Flower Witch, combined with her absolute power disparity and her status as a supervisor, could even induce a sense of despair in him! The Witch was a formidable entity worthy of awe! A gang member stepped back and asked softly, "The Flower Witch, is that the one from the legends who turns people into fertilizer?" In the legends of Witch Sea, the Flower Witch was a powerful Pharmacist whose light touch could cause a person to sprout flowers and eventually turn into fertilizer for the soil. Of course, according to forum deciphering, this young Flower Witch was not the legendary one, but a newly appointed Witch, and according to the information on the forum, she was no older than twenty. Moreover, she came from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. Before he transmigrated, his main character was also from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. In a sense, the Flower Witch was his fellow countrywoman! A sense of kinship inexplicably washed over him. The cadre from the Black Rabbit Gang, Blade Handle Rabbit, bent down, afraid that his voice might cost him his life, "Don''t speak¡­ quiet, be quiet¡­" In their eyes, the Flower Witch at this moment was like a massive beast covered in flowers. No one knew if the Flower Witch, on a whim, would turn them all into fertilizer the next moment! Crack distortions, two supervisors, one of which was a monster that could effortlessly crush them. Many Hunters, upon seeing the Flower Witch appear, exhibited obvious fear! The Flower Witch did not speak further but maintained her mysterious and elegant demeanor. Until a deep and long wolf howl suddenly rose, like a call of the wild, piercing through the silent woods and breaking the silence. "Howl!" Clouds gradually enshrouded the moon, with wolf howls echoing through the forest! Next, the old Hunter handed a map of the Island Forest to the Flower Witch first, then to Chen Qi. [You have received an item: Map of the Island Forest.] Chen Qi accepted the map and quickly scanned it. On this map, some key locations were marked, such as a safe house for storing food, spots where the old Hunter had set traps, and some particular monster points. These spots were very important, privileges available only to supervisors. Others silently drew their weapons, most of them already changing their minds. The difficulty of the crack had surpassed their imagination, and they had shifted from their original idea of hunting to another thought, surviving for three days. The old Hunter loaded his shotgun: "Everyone, the supervisors have been determined! Three sleepless nights are about to begin, and you can either bring me two live wolves or become feed for the wild wolves." "I hope you don''t disappoint me... Now, let the hunt begin!" Saying this, the old Hunter laughed heartily, shouldering his shotgun as he stepped into the dark forest. Before leaving, the old Hunter turned back, his crimson eyes beneath the hunter''s cap glancing at Chen Qi. In his view, Chen Qi was the most likely to capture multiple crimson wolves. Chapter 56: Chapter 44 Deep Sea Water Elf After the old hunter left, everyone sighed. The red wolf was not a weak monster; capturing it alive was an extremely difficult task. Especially with the old hunter who might attack them at any moment and the mysterious overseer, the Flower Witch. How could they play this rift! It was unplayable! The nature of the rift had instantly changed from a hunting game to a survival game right before their eyes. Some of them were already seeking a place to hide, trying to survive for three days. Chen Qi also prepared to leave when suddenly, he sensed a dangerous gaze. It was from the Black Rabbit gang¡ª At Scarred Rabbit''s signal, the members of the Black Rabbit gang had already drawn their guns, ready for a shootout. The biggest surprise for Chen Qi in this rift was that he had become an overseer. This was not a good thing. The ultimate goal of the Black Rabbit gang entering this rift was the treasure hidden within. To obtain the final treasure of the rift, not only did they need to defeat the old hunter, but they also needed the overseer''s map. And clearly, they did not dare to take the map from the mysterious Flower Witch; that was a path to death. Therefore, Chen Qi undoubtedly became their primary target. "Am I being targeted by the rabbits..." Chen Qi thought to himself. It was the first time so many people were eyeing him with such dangerous gazes. Chen Qi took the black knife from his backpack card. The Black Rabbit gang was known for their agility and preference for using small submachine guns. The current terrain was quite open, lacking cover, which greatly favored firearms. His strongest weapon was the black knife, which gave him a significant advantage in close combat. If he faced a barrage of gunfire from dozens of people, even if he activated his explosive skills for a temporary boost in strength and defense, accidents could still happen. This place was not suitable for fighting. Chen Qi shook his head and moved quickly. In the pitch-black forest, he would have a greater advantage. A gang member asked softly: "Boss, he seems to be leaving... should we go... after him?" Scarred Rabbit gripped his gun and said in a deep voice: "Now is not the time... Besides, we need to wait for the right moment, wait until he is alone in the forest." Scarred Rabbit waited quietly. If they launched an attack now, they could end up surrounded by the two overseers, the Flower Witch and Chen Qi, leading to a terrifying mixed battle! However, the next moment, these gang members were suddenly shocked. Chen Qi was advancing towards the forest. But his direction, surprisingly, was towards the Flower Witch. That was a witch! She was a legendary high-order Transcendent! Was he really not afraid of being turned into fertilizer by the Flower Witch? A curious yellow question mark flower bloomed on the Flower Witch''s head. Did he have something to say to her? The flowers on her head swayed with anticipation. "..." He had nothing to say and was just passing by. Chen Qi quietly walked past the Flower Witch and headed into the dark forest. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Huh?" The Flower Witch was stunned. Her elegant entrance had made her think he would say something. As he left, the gang members and the Flower Witch silently left for the dark forest, each pursuing their own goals and starting their hunt. ... ... Moonlight filtered through the leaves. Chen Qi carefully pushed aside the underbrush and followed a forest path, arriving in front of a cave. "According to my inspiration and the map''s markings, this should be the place." Chen Qi thought to himself. Finding this cave took him quite some time. Unlike the others, his primary goal was the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter. As expected, a giant deep-sea monster was inside this cave. He wondered what kind of things a "finger-level" treasure could contain. "Phew, according to my inspiration, it should be a deep-sea monster, so there''s no need to worry..." Chen Qi took out a lantern from his backpack card and cautiously moved into the cave. Drip! Drip! Water dripped from the stone walls. The cave was not large; after a few steps, he reached the end. There were no skeletons or rift lines here. Only a calm pool of water. Something was off... Chen Qi crouched down and carefully looked at the pool. He could see some bubbles and something that looked like "blue eyes" on the surface of the pool. He recognized the creature before him. The Water Beast, a mimic monster whose body mainly consisted of water, appeared as a peaceful pool when calm. When active, it turned into a giant slime water ball. If any creature ventured into its territory, it would extend tentacles from the water and engulf them into its body. To defeat this monster, one needed to destroy the core hidden in the water; otherwise, the Water Beast would continually generate new tentacles. It was quite a formidable creature, with a size capable of swallowing fifty bears. The hidden BOSS of the rift, the old hunter, probably couldn''t defeat this monster either. Gurgle! Gurgle! As if sensing Chen Qi''s presence, the Water Beast''s shape suddenly changed, and a massive amount of water gathered in the air, forming a giant water ball. The size of the water ball reached ten meters, almost filling the entire cave! Two enormous blue eyes emerged on the surface of the water ball. The blue eyes rotated, staring at Chen Qi. Hmm... It looked like a massive slime monster. "Hello..." Chen Qi gave it a slight smile. In terms of fear factor, this monster was nothing compared to the Blood-Eyed Wall or the Nearshore Dominator they encountered in the Sea Beast Cave. Moreover, this monster looked much cuter than the Blood-Eyed Wall and the Nearshore Dominator. It warmly welcomed Chen Qi''s arrival. The Water Beast sensed Chen Qi''s aura and happily bounced around. At this moment, Chen Qi''s eyes lit up! Inside the Water Beast''s water ball body, a small treasure chest floated. The Deep Sea Hunter had placed the treasure chest in its body! Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to take the treasure chest without a fierce battle with the Water Beast. But he only needed to briefly enter the monster''s body to get the treasure chest. "It should be okay, I''ll just touch it..." Chen Qi swallowed a gulp of water. To the Water Beast, water was its skin. Entering its body was like stroking its skin. A bit worried, Chen Qi extended his hand into the monster''s body. No problem. Confirming it was safe, Chen Qi held his breath, entered the water ball with his upper body, stretched his hand, grabbed the small treasure chest, and swiftly pulled it out! Instead, when he took out the treasure chest, the Water Beast let out a comfortable "ah" sound. It moved up and down, and its entire water ball and blue eyes turned a bit pink, wanting Chen Qi to touch it again and come in once more. "Came out safely..." Chen Qi looked at the Water Beast''s odd reaction and took a step back. The friendliness of such large creatures was quite intimidating. Chen Qi sat by the lantern and looked at the treasure chest, which was only about the size of a palm. A finger-level treasure chest couldn''t be expected to contain anything too valuable. Without hesitation, Chen Qi opened the small treasure chest. Contrary to his expectation, it did not contain weapons, clothes, or disposable items. Instead, there were seven small water balls the size of fingernails! "???" Chen Qi was shocked. What were these? The items reminded him of childhood toys called "water elves," which grow larger upon contact with water. A prompt appeared before his eyes. [Deep Sea Water Elf: Nature Form: Heart Description: Sleeping deep-sea beasts, place them in the sea for a while, and their true form will be awakened! Note: They contain powerful deep-sea energy!] These were Pet Beasts! Chen Qi never expected that the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure would be special Pet Beasts! The Heart element represented emotions, bonds, and was closely related to Guardian Beasts. In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, there were many rare and exotic beasts, and Guardian Beast players were quite numerous. However, in Shell Country, not many players used Pet Beasts as their primary force; they preferred wearing heavy steam mecha and mowing down enemies with blue-fire Gatling guns. As a player with a main account of a Pet Beast Trainer, Chen Qi could tell at a glance. These seven little Pet Beasts were of high rank! Normally, to obtain such Pet Beasts, one would need at least third-rank strength. Good stuff! For a rift of "finger-level" difficulty, obtaining rare Pet Beasts so easily was quite a remarkable haul. Chen Qi clapped his hands and stored them in the backpack card. At that moment, faint roars of beasts came from outside the cave. "That sound, it''s a wolf¡ª" Hungry red wolves could smell the scent of human flesh. With the treasure secured, it was time to deal with the rift''s task! Chen Qi''s gaze turned to the outside of the cave. This cave was situated near the center of the forest. Many people and beasts passed by here. The Water Beast wouldn''t attack him, but that didn''t mean it wouldn''t attack other creatures. Suddenly, an idea surged forth! If he and the Water Beast teamed up for a mixed battle in this place, they would be invincible except for the Flower Witch! Even if the entire red wolf pack charged in, along with the Black Rabbit gang and the rift BOSS, the old hunter! If everyone came, with his and the Water Beast''s strength, they might still be able to put up a fight! Chen Qi slightly curled his lips, picked up the black knife, and walked toward the red wolves outside the cave. This place might just be a perfect "fishing spot." Chapter 57: Chapter 45 Little Rabbit Chen Qi, holding a lantern, walked toward the cave''s exit. Under the bright moonlight, a wolf sat by the trees, staring blankly at him. It was a starving red wolf, its eyes bloodshot, with half of its fur being reddish-brown. Compared to ordinary wolves, red wolves possess greater speed and stronger healing abilities. It took a few steps towards Chen Qi but then seemed to sense something and retreated. Despite its hunger, its animal instincts could still detect the danger inside the cave. Simply put, this was a cowardly wolf. "Not coming? Little dog?" Chen Qi sat down, positioning the black blade within easy reach, then took out his backpack card. Although the red wolf''s eyes were blood-red and it looked fierce, it wasn''t actually a demon that would bite people on sight. Usually, they would not attack creatures stronger than themselves. Chen Qi''s current strength was not weak, coupled with the faint aura of the "Beast from the Water" emanating from the cave behind him. Even though the red wolf was ravenous, it only dared to watch from a distance. Red wolves, being somewhat intelligent and possessing decent fighting skills, were a popular choice for many players as a second-tier Guardian Beast. Chen Qi opened the backpack card, taking out a simple barbecue stand as well as beef, pork, and some barbecue seasonings. He had purchased these from shops in Moonstone City before entering the crack. He was planning to grill meat right here! Of course, grilling meat here was not simply because of hunger. Chen Qi glanced at the meat in his backpack; his purpose was to entice. Red wolves, as basic monsters in hunting grounds, do not provide many Spiritual Points or rating bonuses. In the hunting grounds, as long as one can defeat the Hunter and complete the hidden task, one can directly obtain the highest rating score! This meant that the key to hunting grounds was only one thing, that is the hidden boss of the crack: The Hunter! However, this was a group instance, and with high irregularity, the Hunter was an extremely difficult monster to deal with! But despite this, with his and the Beast from the Water''s combined strength, the Hunter was still no match for them! However, unfortunately, the Beast from the Water was a typical territorial creature that wouldn''t leave its territory easily. That meant, the only real challenge now was how to lure the Hunter into the cave. If Chen Qi actively sought out the Hunter, trying to lure him with lies, there would inevitably be some accidents. After all, no one knows when the Hunter would transform into a monster and aim its hunting rifle at a human''s head. The Hunter needed fresh red wolf meat to satisfy his voracious appetite. Therefore, the best approach was to "fish." If one wanted to attract the scent-sensitive red wolves to a fixed location, delicious grilling meat was doubtless an excellent choice. The aroma of the grilled meat should attract these red wolves... Chen Qi quietly took things out of his backpack card. In this hunting ground, his prey was not the weak wolves. Attracting red wolves with grilled meat, then through the red wolves attracting the Hunter, was his real goal. These red wolves were merely bait. Of course, whether it would be successful still required some luck. Chen Qi fetched some branches, whittled them well with his black blade, then built a crude barbecue stand using charcoal. All of it was high-quality beef and pork, marbled with fat, costing him a total of fifteen hundred Shell Coins. Then, Chen Qi used the black blade to slice the beef and pork and placed them on the barbecue stand. He lit the fire and began to grill! Before long, the meat, caressed by the flames, turned crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. He sprinkled a bit of salt, a generous amount of sesame, and chili powder made from devil peppers¡ª The fragrance slowly wafted around. Of course, there was also the most important Soul Seasoning! Soul Seasoning could enhance the meat''s natural deliciousness! Chen Qi lifted his hand, grabbing a handful of cumin mixed with Soul Seasoning, and sprinkled it over the grilled meat. The rich scent of the meat instantly permeated the forest. [You have cooked grilled meat today, gaining 80 Spiritual Points.] "It''s ready." Chen Qi contentedly sliced a piece of the grilled beef with his black blade and took a bite. The skin was slightly charred and crispy, with just the right amount of chew! "Quite good!" Chen Qi ate another piece. This effortless display of cooking skills directly dumbfounded the starving red wolf watching from the sidelines. Not like this! It didn''t want to approach the dangerous Chen Qi, but now it felt that as long as it could eat a piece of meat, even if it died, that would be fine. "Want it? Little dog." Chen Qi smiled, looked towards the red wolf, cut off a small piece of meat with his black knife, and threw it to the red wolf. Food thrown by humans... The red wolf hesitated for a moment but still opened its mouth, lowered its head, and ate the beef. After eating the meat, the red wolf wagged its tail, spun around, and then ran into the forest. Chen Qi wondered whether this piece of meat would cause the red wolf to call its companions. Without much confidence, Chen Qi cut the roasted meat into many portions, then walked around the cave, scattering the roasted meat on the ground. As long as this meat attracted the wolf pack, drawing the old hunters would just be a matter of time. After making his round, he returned to the entrance of the cave and sat in front of the barbecue rack. Next was the wait for the prey to take the bait. Chen Qi continued to grill meat. Some time passed. Hiss hiss hiss¡ª The weeds in the forest made a subtle noise. Finally took the bait, huh... No, that''s not right! Chen Qi turned his head slightly, frowned, and reached out his hand to firmly grasp his black knife. In the weeds, he could vaguely see the barrels of guns and dark hair. Before the wolves, it seemed he had caught a rabbit first. Bang! Bang! After a brief discussion, four members of the Black Rabbit Gang emerged from the bushes. "We meet again, Supervisor!" And the leader was none other than Scarface Rabbit, an officer of the Black Rabbit Gang. Some time had passed since the hunt began. At this moment, many bloodstains from red wolves were visible on Scarface Rabbit''s body. It seemed they had done quite well with their task of hunting red wolves. Bad news indeed... Chen Qi shook his head, hid the Collector behind him, and said coldly, "What do you want? If you''re after the Supervisor''s map, then you need to pay a price." He had no affection for a gang whose main business was human trafficking. "A price?" Scarface Rabbit''s mouth twitched slightly. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This guy, all alone, dared to talk about a price with him? If it weren''t for the old Hunter choosing him as the Supervisor, they would have attacked the moment they met. Scarface Rabbit suppressed the urge to attack and glanced at Chen Qi. There was no blood on Chen Qi, which meant he hadn''t fought with any wolves. Besides, Chen Qi had set up a barbecue rack here, so the cave behind him could very likely be a well-supplied safe spot. It seems he was just another person who chose to ''survive three days,'' too timid to fight the red wolves. Scarface Rabbit smiled inwardly and pulled out two anesthetic darts from his belt pouch: "Supervisor, it seems you understand our motive, but you should know that some things are too valuable for you to handle." "Give us the Supervisor''s map, and we''ll give you two anesthetic darts. With these, you can complete the task and get out alive. Think about it, if the Flower Witch has her eyes on you and you become fertilizer, not even a corpse will remain." While speaking, Scarface Rabbit walked towards Chen Qi. Halfway there, Scarface Rabbit felt something was off, squeezed out a smile, and sneakily gestured with his hand: "Of course, as long as you give us the map... we can help you catch wolves too..." The moment Scarface Rabbit flashed a smile, one of the gang members behind him, close to the tree, secretly pulled out a gun and aimed at Chen Qi. Bang! A gunshot rang out, echoing through the forest. What happened! Scarface Rabbit turned around, and the gang member he had arranged to ambush was now shot, lying in a pool of blood: "You fucking ambushed us¡ª" Ambush? No, this was an outright shooting. Chen Qi blew a breath, twirled the Collector in his hand. If he''d caught a rabbit, then so be it. Better to rid of these harmful rabbits. After all, the scent of blood was also a fine lure. Chapter 58: Chapter 46: Monster Scarred Rabbit glared fiercely at Chen Qi, wary of the gun in his hand. The "Collector" was indeed a fairly impressive weapon¡ªquick to fire and with formidable penetrating power! The armor his underling wore was too cheap and couldn''t withstand a single shot from the Collector. However, his armor could! Scarred Rabbit smirked inwardly, his understanding of the opponent''s weapon gave them a significant advantage. Chen Qi quickly scanned the surroundings with the corner of his eye, settling near the rock walls at a position less vulnerable to gunfire. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He didn''t enter the cave directly to engage in a mixed doubles with the creature of the water pool. With his and the creature''s strength, defeating Scarred Rabbit would be easy. However, that would leave signs of a battle and a lot of blood inside the cave. That might alert the old Hunter. To deal with these Black Rabbit Gang members, he didn''t need the creature from the water pool; he could handle them alone. "Supervisor, you struck first. That was unjust," he said. Scarred Rabbit silently removed his outer suit, revealing a small, sleek black mechanical armor. The engines on his back roared to life. Black Rabbit Third Generation small mecha, overheating mode! It could burst out at unimaginable speeds! Following that, he picked up two small daggers and assumed a combat stance. This Scarred Rabbit, was he actually a close-combat specialist? Chen Qi put away the Collector at his waist, then gripped his black blade and regulated his breathing. Black Rabbit Third Generation small mecha was indeed more suited for close combat. First Order Transcendents had limited strength in their abilities; thus, equipment was crucial in battles among First Order Transcendents. The Scarred Rabbit in front of him had mastered the Body Forging Skill and was well-equipped, making him a formidable opponent. Chen Qi took a deep breath and assumed a stance to draw his blade. Before making a move, Scarred Rabbit said to his underlings behind him: "The old hunter''s judgment was right, he truly possesses the qualifications to be a Supervisor. You two go call for backup, the quicker the better." "Boss, are you sure you don''t need our help?" "No need, though he is strong, I am stronger! But, you better hurry." "..." Scarred Rabbit''s remaining two underlings hesitated for a moment, not understanding why their leader needed support if he was stronger than the opponent. But the leader''s order was absolute, and the two immediately ran deep into the forest. The boss, he will win! "Hmph, what''s wrong, aren''t you striking yet?" Chen Qi held onto his long blade, assuming a posture ready to counterattack. The Black Rabbit Third Generation small mecha was very fast; the best strategy was to anticipate and then defend and counterattack. Scarred Rabbit''s body emitted a large amount of steam as he finally said: "Supervisor, you must have heard¡ªmy underlings have already gone to call others. No matter how strong you are, you can''t contend with our entire Black Rabbit Gang! Soon, you''ll be fighting twenty of us all by yourself. Now, put down your weapon, and we might spare your life. This is your last chance." Scarred Rabbit was certain that there were no other companions in the crack with his opponent. Chen Qi focused, watching the movement of the other''s legs. This Scarred Rabbit talked a lot because his armor needed time to warm up. The moment it was fully heated¡ª Whoosh! Accompanied by a roaring steam whistle. The next moment, Scarred Rabbit suddenly accelerated, shooting forward like a gust, instantly appearing in front of Chen Qi. Bang! Chen Qi drew his blade in defense. Scarred Rabbit''s daggers clashed with the black blade. Then, the next moment, Scarred Rabbit''s movements abruptly changed, drawing his blade back like a phantom. The initial attack was a feint! Accompanied by a loud noise, he was already at Chen Qi''s left side. This was the overheating mode! His speed was swift; his opponent surely couldn''t react! "Success!" Scarred Rabbit smirked, but the next moment he sensed something was off. The other had anticipated his move, tilting his body slightly in advance. He lunged forward, but missed! And due to the strong inertia of the Black Rabbit Third Generation armor, his movement turned noticeably stiff. That was a huge opening! An opening¡ª In a fight between low-order Transcendents, a single opening could decide the outcome. The next moment, a black blade swung up from below, striking fiercely at his armored chest. "Burst!" Chen Qi used the Burst Skill, concentrating all his strength into the Blade. The sharp Blade swept across the armor in front of the Scarred Rabbit''s chest, then black Blade energy rapidly spread, slicing through armor and flesh alike, tearing open a torrent of blood. Bang! Why? As soon as he saw the black Blade energy, numerous scenes flashed through Scarred Rabbit''s mind, including memories of the Black-eyed Captain. The weapon of the man before him seemed to be the Black-eyed Captain''s weapon. "Why..." Scarred Rabbit coughed up a great deal of blood, fell to the ground, and could not rise again. "Done." After confirming there were no other enemies, Chen Qi sheathed his Blade. Though the Black Rabbit''s small Mechanical Armor was fast, its movements could be easily predicted by watching its legs. However, he hadn''t expected that the Blade''s energy, combined with the Burst Skill, could actually breach the opponent''s defense in one strike. Wearing Mechanical Armor required a tough constitution, and Scarred Rabbit''s constitution had not met the standard. Chen Qi looked down at Scarred Rabbit. Scarred Rabbit was an executive of the Black Rabbit Gang, likely quite wealthy. Another fine gain! Chen Qi didn''t rush to loot but instead looked towards where the two had fled. In the darkness at the end of their escape, he could faintly hear the howling of wolves and the sounds of monsters... ... ... In the forest, dark clouds slowly covered the moonlight. Two minions of the Black Rabbit Gang, one tall and one slim, ran with all their might. After running for a long time, the taller one began to gasp for breath: "Huff, huff... Is it necessary to run this fast? Isn''t the boss stronger than him? Do we really need such hurry?" "What do you know? Although the boss is strong, the opponent is still a Supervisor. If the battle drags on, the boss could get injured! Just imagine, if his leg gets broken, that would be a huge medical expense. But with backup, it''s different. Then, we could handle him easily without any casualties. Perhaps, we might even capture him alive and sell him to the Granny of the Black Whale Group." "Capture alive... I see... The boss had thought it through, I thought he had chickened out. Speaking of which, the Granny of the Black Whale Group does indeed prefer talented young individuals. Her involvement would be much better than dealing with that stingy Black-eyed Captain." A spark of excitement flickered in their eyes, knowing the Granny favored talented young men. If they could sell the captive to the Granny, it would be a huge gain! By then, each of their equipment would see significant upgrades! "Right, how come we haven''t found them yet? Didn''t we see a lot of Red Wolves around here? They should be close by, hunting wolves!" The two traversed through the forest, uneasily sweating. Their Black Rabbit Gang was drawn to this area by a large pack of nearby Red Wolves. Logically, their teams were equipped with strong tranquilizers, so there shouldn''t be any serious problems. They should have successfully captured many Red Wolves. They hadn''t gone in the wrong direction... But why was it so quiet around them? The two swallowed hard, slowed their pace, and cautiously moved towards the dim path ahead. Creak creak! The ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves and dry branches, making a "creak creak" sound when stepped upon. Suddenly, light appeared before their eyes. They saw Red Wolves tied up and the backs of their Black Rabbit Gang members! They had finally found the main group! They immediately said: "Everyone, the boss has encountered a monster and needs our support! Now, follow us immediately!" "A monster?" A deep voice came from the darkness. "Yes! That guy is not to be underestimated, we must immediately..." The two spoke but suddenly stopped. The voice just now was not from their gang members. The clouds dispersed, and moonlight filtered through the leaves, dimly illuminating the scene ahead of them. On close inspection, the Red Wolves, who should have been tranquilized, were all dead, with fresh wounds on their necks. The gang members, who should have been intact, now had giant holes in their backs, bleeding profusely. What had happened? What had the Black Rabbit Gang encountered? Their hands trembled uncontrollably as they quickly stepped back. Behind their teammates'' bodies, a large figure slowly emerged, holding a shotgun, wearing a Hunter hat, and covered in reddish-brown fur: "Thank you guys, really, thanks a lot for catching so many live Red Wolves for me." Then, it flashed its wolf-blood stained teeth and aimed the shotgun at them: "So, where is that monster? Is it right before your eyes?" "Need a Hunter to handle it for you?" Chapter 59: Chapter 47 Hunter and Prey The two men shakily lifted their heads to look at the old hunter, whose appearance had drastically changed. At this moment, compared to when the old hunter first appeared, his body size had increased by a size, and in addition, his body was covered with red fur. Every time the old hunter obtained a live wolf, he would absorb its blood. And with each absorption, there was a small chance of evolution. And once evolved, he could transform into a werewolf! At this time, his aggressiveness and dangerousness escalated to a very terrifying extent. The two men swallowed hard, having completely forgotten about the task of supporting their boss. Judging from the situation at the scene, during their absence, the old hunter had attacked the members of their Black Rabbit gang and absorbed a large amount of red wolf blood. He had already begun to take on the form of a monster. Just then, everyone in the crack felt a special inspiration. [The old hunter has mutated, and the degree of crack mutation has increased by 5%.] Inspiration appeared, and the degree of mutation increased! In the hunting field, this signified that the old hunter would no longer disguise himself, becoming a true BOSS! He would constantly wander in the forest, launching indiscriminate attacks on any human he encountered! The monsterized old hunter possessed an extremely strong regenerative ability and powerful strength. Normally, without a collaborative team effort, they had almost no chance of victory. However, now the Black Rabbit gang was nearly annihilated, and the lone hunters chose to hide, meaning there was no possibility of cooperation. Ordinary teams would be headed for certain death upon encountering the old hunter. Now, the forest had essentially become a survival game. In everyone''s hearts, at this moment, the only one they believed could defeat the old hunter was the mysterious and unpredictable Flower Witch. Many began to pray, hoping the Flower Witch could defeat the old hunter, hoping the old hunter would not find their location. The two underlings of the Black Rabbit gang were also praying inwardly. The old hunter exhaled a breath tainted with blood, intentionally avoiding the Flower Witch. But now, he urgently needed to experience his new powerful strength! The red wolves, as well as the trash from the Black Rabbit gang, were too weak! The old hunter placed his rough hand on the shoulders of the two men, exhaling a breath of bloody air: "I''ll ask you one more time, where is the ''monster'' you mentioned?" The two men''s bodies seemed to freeze, and they instinctively lifted their trembling fingers, pointing towards the direction where their boss was fighting with Chen Qi. Boss, sorry! The old hunter, like a ravenous beast, revealed crimson teeth as he stepped over the twigs and dead leaves on the ground: "I''m going to hunt him down now." ... ... Dark clouds covered the moon, and the wind blew through the forest. The flames of the barbecue grill had died down, and two or three wolves ran past near the cave. Chen Qi sat in front of the cave, stroking the red wolf that was eating meat. His barbecue had successfully attracted quite a few red wolves. Moreover, some red wolves were won over by his barbecue and almost became like large pet dogs. Just now, he had also seen the crack notification about the [Old Hunter''s Mutation]. This meant that the old hunter had turned into a monstrous entity that would attack humans indiscriminately. "The meat is done, the wolves are drawn, but where is the old hunter himself?" Chen Qi shook his head. He didn''t rule out the possibility that the Flower Witch had discovered the old hunter and finished him off in an instant. However, this also meant that all his previous manipulations were in vain. Of course, this wasn''t entirely a bad thing, as with the defeat of the old hunter, the entire crack would end prematurely. Returning to Moonstone City ahead of time and selling the stuff from Scarface Rabbit, along with the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, would be quite a profitable sum. However, at this moment, the red wolves eating the barbecued meat around him dispersed like startled puppies, scattering in every direction. The branches and leaves rustled. Huh? Chen Qi was alarmed. In many senses, beasts are far superior to humans. From the reactions of the red wolves, they had sensed an unprecedented danger. Rustle! Rustle! In the distance, a tall figure gradually emerged, his footsteps heavy and powerful, his breath like the low growl of a beast. The old hunter emerged from the shadows, exhaling a breath tainted with blood: "Finally found you." The old hunter loaded his hunting rifle and continued: "Do you know, according to my findings, a monster more terrifying than the red wolves has appeared in this forest. Have you seen any traces of it?" Chen Qi took a long breath. According to the hunting guide, at this time you say, "I don''t know." The old hunter would happily chat with you, and then while chatting, he would suddenly tell you that he is the monster! Of course, Chen Qi had no intention of chatting with the other party right now. At this moment, he could barely contain the joy in his heart! He had laid out so much barbecue in the forest, lured so many red wolves, and waited for so long! This big fish had finally taken the bait! Seeing Chen Qi''s silence, the old hunter revealed his teeth stained with wolf blood: "What''s the matter... Have you encountered something? Are you afraid of something?" Bang! Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, took up "The Collector," and fired a shot right at the old hunter''s face. The bullet instantly blew a small hole in the old hunter''s face. The old hunter looked slightly surprised, glanced at his own face, and blood dripped from his visage. The other party actually dared to attack him, the master of the forest? "Interesting! I wasn''t wrong, you do have the aura of a hunter, indeed braver than those weaklings." The old hunter smiled. Then, the wound on his face twisted like a vortex for a moment, and the injury healed instantly. "Huh..." Chen Qi blew on the barrel of "The Collector," which was steaming hot. Indeed, as a raid boss, the old hunter''s health and defense were among the best! The damage caused by "The Collector" was negligible. His main purpose in attacking was to draw the old hunter''s hostility. Immediately after, the old hunter picked up his hunting rifle and said to Chen Qi: "Since you have attacked me, it seems, you are ready to be hunted!" "Hunted? Are you hungry? Do you need me to feed you some barbecue, little dog?" Chen Qi taunted casually, showing absolutely no respect for the old hunter. Then, he took up his lantern and walked towards the depths of the cave. "Such arrogance¡ª" The old hunter''s mouth twitched, as if something was surging beneath his skin! He now had the body of a monster, and the other party dared to address him this way. The old hunter entered the dim cave. No matter if the other party was running or had set traps, they couldn''t escape his wolf claws. As he walked, he said: "Human, do you know? In my short hunting life, the more I honed my hunting skills, the more I realized the limit of humans, their frailty, their weakness." The old hunter stopped, he had already smelled Chen Qi''s scent. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The wonderful human aroma! Drip-drip-drip! The sound of water drops echoed in the cave. When he reached the end and saw Chen Qi near the water pool. But at the moment, he didn''t pick up his trusted hunting rifle but instead violently broke it in half. He looked up, excitedly stating: "Humans are ultimately weak creatures that can only rely on tools... So, I quit being human!" After he finished speaking, the old hunter''s face contorted, his back arched, and a tearing pain came over him; his muscles bulged instantaneously, sharp claws and teeth extended from his bones, and thick, crimson wolf fur covered his entire body, transforming him completely into a terrifying werewolf! "Roar!" He was now eager to use this new body to tear apart humans! Chen Qi held his breath; the other party had discovered him. The old hunter opened his mouth, showing his crimson fangs, and charged at Chen Qi: "Human, witness the might of my monster..." Boom! Then the next second, before the hunter could finish his line, a tentacle suddenly whipped him onto the wall. The old hunter, pinned against the wall by the tentacle of the beast from the water pool, was dumbfounded: "What the hell is this?" The creature from the water pool began to gather within the cave. What is this... Chen Qi put down the kerosene lamp, at a loss for words on how to explain. The creature from the water pool was indeed a rare monster. If he directly said "creature from the water pool," the old hunter probably wouldn''t understand. Slime, his lordship would probably be confused too. To be considerate of the old hunter''s feelings, he pondered for a moment and said: "Let me introduce you, this is my hunting dog." Chapter 60: Chapter 48 I Havent Made My Move Yet "Hound?" The old Hunter''s mouth twitched slightly, his bloodshot eyes blinked, glancing toward the monster deep in the cave. At this moment, the beast of the pool had fully entered into its combat stance, with several thick tentacles reaching out from atop the giant water sphere. The werewolf-transformed old Hunter, although he had reached a height of two and a half meters, still seemed pathetically weak and helpless compared to the huge water sphere. Moreover, those two blue eyes in the midst of the water sphere were emitting a terrifying aura. You call this a hound? You do have a sense of humor! The old Hunter coughed out blood, barely managing to walk out from the wall. Originally, the beast of the pool had been sleeping soundly, but, the old Hunter''s roar had directly awakened it. It did not wake up in a good mood! The old Hunter fiercely glared at Chen Qi, having not expected to be lured into a monster trap by the latter. And he, due to his eagerness to display his power, had been negligent and underestimated his opponent. Of course, the old Hunter had no thoughts of retreating; on the contrary, he was even more excited! He was a monster himself. His constitution could withstand the attacks of the monster before him, but Chen Qi could not. This meant that all he needed to do was to restrain his opponent and use the tentacles of the beast of the pool to finish him off. Boom! The muscles of the old Hunter bulged violently, and then he charged toward Chen Qi! In that moment, the beast of the pool also stretched out a tentacle fiercely, hurtling toward the old Hunter. Boom! Chen Qi instantly drew his black blade, using Burst to block the fierce smash of the old Hunter''s hands. The blade aura of the black blade instantly spread across the old Hunter''s wounds, slicing open a large amount of fresh blood! However, the old Hunter merely smiled, for when that tentacle attacked both of them, it would be Chen Qi''s moment of demise: "This is my powerful body, my powerful strength..." Bang! However, something unexpected happened. Suddenly, the tentacle of the beast of the pool made a sharp turn, slapping fiercely toward his wolf head like a giant palm. Boom! The old Hunter couldn''t dodge in time and was sent sprawling to the ground, rolling several times like a kicked ball. "Just now, what happened?" The old Hunter struggled to his feet, unable to hide the shock in his heart. The attack from the beast of the pool seemed to have intentionally swerved to hit only him. Why was he the only one hit? Why was it so unfair! Did the monster have prejudices? We''re all humanoid creatures here! Was it because he looked fierce? The old Hunter couldn''t understand, and once more looked at the beast of the pool as it continuously stretched out tentacles. A silent fear surged in his heart. Could it be true what Chen Qi had said, that this thing was his hound! Bang! Bang! Before the old Hunter had time to think, two ferocious tentacles came smashing down again. He had no choice but to defend with bent arms. Despite this, the savage attacks still left two deep indentations on his thick arms. No good, time to flee! The old Hunter thought to himself; his monstrous pride, his bloodthirsty desire, all had been scattered by the beast of the pool. However, just as he was turning around, preparing to evacuate... He saw Chen Qi approaching with the black blade in hand. The black blade lightly skimmed the ground, his gaze like that of someone looking at prey caught in a trap. And he was the little wolf who had fallen into that trap. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ah..." The old Hunter looked at his hands, unable to believe that the body of a monster could tremble. Chen Qi in front, the beast of the pool behind! Caught in a pincer attack! Boom! The attacks of both unleashed at the same time! The old Hunter turned around, choosing to contend with the tentacle of the beast of the pool. The fierce strikes of the blade and the slashes of the tentacle poured down on the old Hunter like a sudden downpour! Chen Qi, without any hesitation, activated the Burst Skill, swinging the black blade in his hand with all his might! Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash! His powerful body was instantly riddled with countless fresh wounds. Though the old Hunter had a boss-level physique, under the combined assault, he could no longer withstand it! Suddenly, a voice echoed through the cave. "Stop!" Chen Qi shouted. Along with that shout, the old Hunter thumped to the ground, his huge body collapsing. The old Hunter, running out of stamina, looked toward Chen Qi as he fell, knowing the other wouldn''t let him go, wouldn''t let a monster live. Having become a monster, he, in the end, was hunted down... Chen Qi took a deep breath and swung his blade. With that final strike, the old Hunter went completely silent. "Phew, it''s over..." Chen Qi let out a long sigh, the hand holding the blade slightly aching. As a high-mutated raid boss, the old Hunter had proven more tenacious than Chen Qi had expected. In the midst of battle, he had still utilized Skills like ''Iron Wall'', ''Regeneration'', ''Unyielding'', and ''Continuing the Fight'', stubbornly dragging out a few seconds. But fortunately, powerful as the monsterized old Hunter was, his and the beast of the pool''s attacks were no joke either. ``` Together, they dealt massive damage! This was the strength he possessed alongside the creature of the water pool! A mere raid boss, nothing to speak of. Chen Qi excitedly clapped his hands, having contributed at least twenty percent of the damage in this battle. "Beautiful!" Chen Qi and the small tentacles of the water pool creature made contact. If the water pool creature had continued attacking, there was a certain chance it might have stolen the kill. Luckily, in the end, the water pool creature seemed to have understood his intentions. Score! Chen Qi crouched down and picked up the keychain from the old Hunter''s waist. The old Hunter''s shotgun had been broken, and his clothes were quite ordinary. This keychain was the most precious belonging on him. With this keychain, he could open the Hunter''s warehouse door and the treasure chests inside, obtaining the items the Black Rabbit group wanted. At this moment, an unprecedented prompt appeared before him. [Defeated the hidden boss, the old Hunter, and gained 1,000 Spiritual Points.] Only 1,000 Spiritual Points... Chen Qi complained to himself. In Chen Qi''s opinion, the old Hunter was already very tough to kill. As expected, to earn Spiritual Points, one still had to rely on professional missions. However, as long as he kept exploring, in most cases, Spiritual Points were in excess. And at this moment, another inspiration surfaced. [By defeating the final hidden boss of the hunting ground, anomaly level decreased by 18%, and the crack will close early, in three hours.] This was an inspiration that everyone could sense. With the hidden boss defeated and the mission concluded, the entire crack was set to end prematurely. Chen Qi exhaled deeply. The most significant reward, aside from the highest level of settlement awards, was the treasure chests inside the Hunter''s warehouse. What a considerable haul! Three hours was more than enough time for him to reach the Hunter''s warehouse. As long as nothing unexpected happened on the way, the gains from his journey into the crack could be described as ''returning full-handed''. And then, the most critical prompt emerged. [You have slain the hidden creature, the old Hunter...] [Calculating crack settlement...] ... ... Within the forest, lone Hunters hidden underground, in caves, in trees, and in the water, began to emerge from their hiding spots. Some of them could hardly believe the inspiration they had just sensed. The old Hunter defeated, the crack closing ahead of schedule! Without any hesitation, many immediately dashed towards the exit. The Hunters exchanged glances, each concealed figure unaware of what had transpired. They could only speculate about the events within the hunting grounds through their inspirations. "Can''t believe it, the old Hunter was conquered... Did the Black Rabbit group do it... I noticed that their members seem to have lost almost half." "Impossible, the Black Rabbit group can barely protect themselves." "Prayers, prayers are indeed useful. The Sea Goddess, and the God of the Day, have answered my prayers." "Looks like my insurance was a waste. I''m not going to die!" "Damn, I''m broke now..." "Since it''s not the Black Rabbit group, could it be the Flower Witch?" "That was really risky, earned nothing and almost lost my life." "Don''t think like that, just be glad to be alive. We even encountered the Flower Witch. After we get out, we might make it into the Dove Newspaper." "Yeah... and we can brag about it at the tavern. This was a highly anomalous crack! And we met the Flower Witch, too!" Despite gaining nothing, the majority of Hunters participating in the crack appeared very happy. According to the intelligence, the old Hunter was a werewolf with an incredibly powerful recuperative ability. It was incredibly lucky to survive in such a highly anomalous crack where a Witch was present. Furthermore, although they didn''t make much money, they still had a sum from the crack settlement and additional fodder for tavern tales. In any case, they genuinely thanked the individual who had defeated the old Hunter. If it weren''t for them, the old Hunter roaming the forest could have blown their heads off at any moment. The Hunters conversed about the Flower Witch as they made their way to the exit. "Do you think the one who defeated the old Hunter really was that Witch?" "Do you even need to ask? Who else could it be?" "Witches are truly terrifying. She managed to deal with the beastly old Hunter in such a short span of time." "I can already picture the scene: the old Hunter overwhelmed by the Flower Witch and smashed into a hole, turned into fertilizer." "Most of you probably haven''t heard the legends from the poets. A hundred years ago, the Ice Witch, who repelled the great whale, had to call the Flower Witch ''Grandma''." "Hurry up, let''s go. If the Flower Witch sets her sights on us, we might end up as fertilizer too." For various reasons, everyone''s first thought was the Flower Witch. Their talk grew more excited as they discussed the mysteriously formidable Flower Witch from a century ago and the Crack Tides from centuries past. In their conversation, the image of the Flower Witch became increasingly terrifying and enigmatic in their eyes. The Flower Witch is inscrutable! The Flower Witch dictates everything in the hunting ground! ... At this moment, under the moonlight, at the Hunter''s warehouse. The Flower Witch, seen by many as the mastermind behind the scenes, looked up at the moon, little flowers with question marks above her head sprouting one after another. What happened? What happened? She hadn''t made her move, so how could the crack have ended already? ``` Chapter 61: Chapter 49: Card Drawing Time! In the cave. Time for settlement! Chen Qi excitedly rubbed his hands together and looked at the prompt in front of him. [Settlement of the crack is in progress...] [Crack distortion decreased by 18%, current distortion is 18%] [Supervisor: Your strength has been recognized, reward +20% Animal Friend: You didn''t attack the red wolf, reward +20% Monster Hunter: You participated in defeating the hidden final monster, the Old Hunter, reward +200% Top Output: During the battle against the Old Hunter, you contributed the highest output, reward +300% Last Strike: You delivered the final blow to the Old Hunter, reward +30%] [Settlement complete, comprehensive rating S, perfect clearance! sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Acquired one Blade Phase Skill Card chest, one exclusive Hunting Ground Skill Card chest.] Chen Qi quickly scanned the enlightenment on the settlement page in front of him. Another perfect clearance, as expected of me. Under normal circumstances, as long as you achieve the ''Top Output'' and ''Monster Hunter'' conditions, you can get the highest reward! Defeating the Old Hunter would earn a Hunting Ground exclusive Skill Card chest! At this moment, a prompt appeared in front of him again! [Do you want to draw a Blade Phase Skill Card chest? (Blade Phase Epic level 90%, Blade Phase Rare level 10%)] "90% chance for epic..." Chen Qi looked at the drawing probability of the Skill Card. Under normal circumstances, it is very difficult to obtain an epic Skill Card from an E-level crack, and even obtaining a rare Skill Card is not an easy task. Perfect clearance allowed him to directly draw an epic Blade Phase Skill Card! An epic Blade Phase Skill Card is an invaluable asset for Second-order Transcendents and even Third-order Transcendents. It''s time to test my luck again... Chen Qi frowned at the 10% probability in front of him. As long as he didn''t draw that terribly unlucky 10%, most epic Blade Phase Skill Cards could provide him with powerful combat strength! However, there was a high probability that he would be unable to meet the conditions for using an epic Skill Card. "I hope I draw one I can use..." Chen Qi prayed in his heart. Draw! A card condensed at his fingertips and appeared in his hand. The back of the card was a blade, and the front featured an explorer holding a long knife, crossing the foggy mountains at the edge of the new sun world. [White Mist Breathing Technique Lv1 Nature Form: Blade Usage Requirement: Constitution reaches 15 points Description: Breathe, breathe, only by continuously breathing can one cross the endless white mist. Effect: By practicing this skill, you can gain increased endurance and agility. Once you have a basic mastery, it can resonate with the spiritual power in your blood to unlock special Qi power for defense and attack.] Breathing technique! Chen Qi was shocked. Unexpectedly, he managed to draw another Skill Card that enhanced basic attributes! In the early stages, the most important Skill Cards are the three basic ones that significantly boost basic attributes: Body Forging Skill, Breathing Technique, and Meditation Technique. Among them, the Meditation Technique is a must-have for mage professions, greatly enhancing inspiration, while the Body Forging Skill and Breathing Technique are the most important basic Skill Cards for melee professions. The endurance boost and the unlocked Qi power from the Breathing Technique were crucial. Chen Qi took a long breath, feeling the intense beating of his heart; his endurance was not strong at the moment. In the short battle with the Old Hunter just now, he had already started experiencing mild breathing difficulties. In player strategies, the earlier you acquire the Breathing Technique, the better. If he hadn''t drawn the Breathing Technique Skill Card, Chen Qi''s original plan was to save up two million to buy one in the black market of Moonstone City. Basic Skill Cards are usually more expensive than ordinary Skill Cards and are often out of stock for a long time. Even with money, they are hard to come by. Chen Qi felt a little joy in his heart. If he could master the epic Breathing Technique, unlock Qi power, and combine it with the Body Forging Skill, he might be able to withstand bullets even in the First Order. "Not bad, not bad..." This Breathing Technique would require some time to use, so he would use it when he returned. Chen Qi put away the Skill Card and looked at the second prompt in front of him. [Do you want to draw the exclusive Hunting Ground Skill Card chest?] An exclusive skill card from the Hunting Ground. Draw! At this moment, a Skill Card with a blade on the front condensed in his hand. On the front of the card was the eye of a hunter, sharp as an eagle''s. [Hunter''s Eye Lv1 Nature Form: Blade Description: In the forest, I will notice every movement of the beasts. Introduction: By actively using this skill, you can enhance your vision and perception of the surrounding environment, allowing you to detect even the things behind you. (This skill is enhanced by inspiration)] Perception skill... Chen Qi felt slightly delighted in his heart. A perception skill could be very useful, whether it was to guard against attacks from behind or to anticipate enemy gunfire. Many strong individuals had met an untimely end because their perception was inadequate. He was no longer a player; he had only one life. Perception skills were very important to him. Sometimes, a little instinct could help you avoid fatal encounters. It was an upgradeable skill, and upgrading to Level 3 required 1000 Spiritual Points. These Spiritual Points are spent so quickly... Chen Qi immediately used the Skill Card and upgraded Hunter''s Eye Lv1 to Lv3. The upgrade to Lv2 added a passive effect, amounting to about one-fourth of the active usage effect. The upgrade to Lv3 added the extra effect of ''Dynamic Vision,'' enhancing the ability to observe high-speed moving objects and also boosting reaction speed. "Dynamic Vision, what a good thing!" Chen Qi felt slightly delighted, not expecting that maxing out Hunter''s Eye would grant him Dynamic Vision. In the Sea Beast Cave, whether it was Black-eyed Captain''s attack or the tentacle attacks from the Blood-eyed Wall, they had appeared as afterimages in his eyes. Of course, there were also bullets! Especially in the Kingdom of Beitz, which loved using guns, Dynamic Vision would help him dodge bullets more effectively. Two quite nice Skill Cards! Chen Qi clapped his hands; this time, his gains had been substantial. Next, he walked over to the scarred rabbit''s corpse, collected the dagger on it, and the Black Rabbit''s third-generation mechanical armor, and stored them in his backpack card. He couldn''t use these two items, but they should fetch a good price in the market. "That''s about it..." Chen Qi put away the lantern and glanced at the water creature in the cave. This was the most important contributor to his crack expedition this time. The water creature was a typical territorial monster and couldn''t survive once it left its territory. It was time to say goodbye... The water creature seemed to sense something and made a whimpering sound, its round body leaning toward him. "Goodbye, water creature..." Chen Qi finally reached out and bumped fists with its small tentacle. Then he left the cave, took the keychain, and headed to the hunter''s warehouse marked on the supervisor''s map. Chapter 62: Chapter 50 I Have the Key, You Have the Chest Chen Qi carried the map and the Hunter''s keychain, walking quickly through the dim forest. He needed to locate the Hunter''s warehouse, and then take away the treasure chest inside. On the map, the Hunter''s warehouse was marked with a treasure chest symbol, located at the edge of the island forest. Chen Qi scanned the surroundings and could clearly see traces of people having trampled through the undergrowth. Branches were snapped, and dense footprints were everywhere... It seemed that in order to avoid the senior Hunters, many other participants had been active in this vicinity! Suddenly, an ominous premonition arose. The Hunter''s warehouse¡ªcouldn''t have already been opened by someone¡­ could it? Chen Qi suddenly remembered something. Normally, to obtain the Hunter''s treasure, three steps were required: get the location of the Hunter''s warehouse from the supervisor, then kill the senior Hunter to obtain the keychain, and finally, open the Hunter''s warehouse with the key to get the treasure. However, due to the senior Hunter serving as a hidden boss, with a very high difficulty in killing, the difficulty of getting the keychain was too great, therefore, there was a rare strategy. As long as the location of the Hunter''s warehouse was known, using explosives to directly blow open the doors of the Hunter''s warehouse would grant direct access to the treasure. Even without the keychain from the senior Hunter or the supervisor''s map. But as long as one was lucky enough to find the location of the Hunter''s warehouse and blow open the door, it was entirely possible to just take the chest and leave. Of course, forcibly opening the warehouse would attract the pursuit of the senior Hunter, and without being able to disable the chest''s mechanical locks, it was a strategy with a very low success rate. Chen Qi''s brow involuntarily furrowed. Having attracted the notice of the senior Hunter, it was very possible that the contents of the Hunter''s warehouse had already been taken. Chen Qi looked at the footprints on the ground. The direction of these footprints was the very way leading to the Hunter''s warehouse! "This is bad..." Chen Qi crouched down. He might not be able to directly deduce a person''s height and weight from the footprints, like detectives in TV shows could. But he could still roughly estimate the figure. These footprints were very small, and it seemed they were from someone barefoot... Barefoot? Chen Qi suddenly thought of something. In this crack, the one who would run around with white bare feet, he could only think of one. The Flower Witch... By the way, the Flower Witch was also a supervisor, and she too had the map of the island forest. Was it possible that she saw the treasure chest mark on the map and directly ran to the Hunter''s warehouse, then punched the iron door of the warehouse to take the chest away? No way... Chen Qi''s scalp tingled at the thought. It''s still too early to draw conclusions now ¡ª he still needed to confirm it personally. Chen Qi stood up and continued through the forest towards the Hunter''s warehouse. By the time he arrived near the Hunter''s warehouse... Suddenly, from within the forest to his right, came the sound of a person. A woman''s voice? Who could it be? Chen Qi swallowed curiously, carefully stepping over fallen leaves and branches as he approached. The area was very dark, and with the trees blocking the view, he could only listen to the voice. "Hmph, if you were a bit smarter, you''d know the power gap between us," "This is your last warning. If you don''t hand it over, don''t blame me for getting rough." "My potions are terrifying! You better recognize what''s good for you!" This voice¡ªit was the Flower Witch''s voice! What was the Flower Witch doing here, and why was she uttering such fierce threats? Hearing the conversation at this moment...Chen Qi''s mind began to race with numerous thoughts. Robbery and murder! After all, the New Day world was still one where strength reigned supreme, with high-order Transcendents viewing lower-order ones as mere ants. The sea, as well as the lands atop the cracks, were typical lawless places. Despite there being laws, in a place like the cracks, powerful Transcendents could still dominate the lives of the weak. The current dialogue most likely was the Flower Witch catching other participants and threatening them to hand over their treasures. However, did this fit the image of the Flower Witch? Chen Qi couldn''t help but question inwardly. In the game forums, the Flower Witch was seen as an entity on the side of order and goodness, and to maintain her elegance, she almost never engaged in robbery. But that could all be just for show... After all, the Flower Witch''s appearances before the players'' eyes in the game were limited; the game was still in the beta testing phase before he crossed over. There remained a huge mystery around the Flower Witch. Just like internet celebrities, no one knew what kind of person she really was behind the scenes. Could it be that the Flower Witch had a dual personality? In a way, given the strength of the Flower Witch, not having struck immediately, and even giving the other party a chance, was already quite merciful. Suddenly... A chill ran down the back of Chen Qi''s neck. Hiding behind a tree and eavesdropping now, with the strength of the Flower Witch, she could definitely easily discover his position! S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, driven by curiosity, Chen Qi still peeked his head out slightly, wanting to see what the Flower Witch was actually doing. Whoosh¡ª The wind gently blew, and falling leaves hit him. In that instant, the Flower Witch turned her head in Chen Qi''s direction. Oh crap! In that moment, both displayed a look of shock! Chen Qi''s pupils widened dramatically. He saw the Flower Witch squatting on the ground, using her terrifying spiritual power field to intimidate the creature before her. And in front of her was a pitiful and helpless little red wolf, a hungry little red wolf with a piece of grilled meat in its mouth. Huh? Chen Qi was taken aback and tilted his head in shock. This legendary witch was threatening a dog, no, a wolf, to compete for the meat! Are you even human? It''s just a wolf, and besides, if you want to compete with a wolf for food, just go physically take it. Why threaten it? Chen Qi couldn''t help but inwardly criticize, suddenly feeling a headache coming on. He really couldn''t understand the thought processes of many people in Witch Sea. "Sigh!" The Flower Witch noticed Chen Qi, and her little hands fluttered in panic as several little black flowers shaped like exclamation marks sprouted above her head! I''m doomed! I''ve been caught threatening the little red wolf for its food! If this incident made it to the newspapers, her elegant witch image would be destroyed! And why is it you again? Her mind raced desperately for a solution. The silent breeze of the island forest blew past. The Flower Witch stood up and after a silent moment, murmured: "Did you know? In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, animals are seen as gifts from Mother Earth, and at the same time, there''s a long tradition of Guardian Beasts in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. In the schools of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, an animal communication class is compulsory for many students. I wasn''t competing with the wolf for the meat just now, I was reviewing the animal communication course from school, it''s part of the curriculum." "Hmm..." Chen Qi didn''t know what to say for a moment. It actually made some sense. So far, the Flower Witch seemed as kind-hearted and orderly as he perceived her to be. And a bit naive, too. Chen Qi took a long breath of relief. This was a good thing. At least, he didn''t have to worry about being threatened by the witch with a grass whip, succumbing to her power, and then handing over all his possessions. "But you are really hungry, aren''t you!" Chen Qi looked around the Flower Witch. At this moment, the previously hungry little red wolf had stealthily run away when the Flower Witch stood up. As the little red wolf sprinted away, the Flower Witch didn''t move and appeared calm, but a small blue flower of disappointment still sprouted above her head. At the Flower Witch''s feet was a heavy iron lockbox. A Hunter''s warehouse treasure chest! She really did take it. Chen Qi stepped forward and asked: "Flower Witch, may I ask if the treasure chest at your feet is from a nearby Hunter''s warehouse?" The Flower Witch paused for a moment and then thoughtfully said: "Yes, I saw there was a treasure chest point on the map, but this chest is locked and I can''t open it." The Flower Witch had gone after the treasure chest from the beginning. Chen Qi flashed the key: "So you mean, you were looking for the key?" The Flower Witch shook her head: "No, I wasn''t looking for the key; it''s most likely with the old Hunter, and since the crack has already been cleared, I can''t get it and will have to go to the city to find a locksmith..." "..." Chen Qi fell silent for a while. Didn''t you see the bunch of keys in my hand? The Hunter''s treasure chest is a puzzle box that could trigger a trap inside if not unlocked carefully. Only a master lockpicker would dare to open such a lock, but of course, that would come with a hefty fee. According to Chen Qi''s analysis, the Flower Witch probably didn''t have the money to pay a lockpicker. They could split the contents of the chest. The Flower Witch was a beat slow to react, looking curiously at the keys in Chen Qi''s hand. Could that key be the very one for the chest beside her? She asked in confusion: "You guys...defeated the old Hunter and got the key as well?" The Flower Witch was slightly surprised because in her estimation, the likelihood of Chen Qi getting the key was quite low. "Sort of..." Chen Qi proposed: "Flower Witch, you have the chest and I have the key. How about we sit down, have a meal, and then divide the stuff inside?" Chen Qi took out the cooking tools from his backpack card. He didn''t ask the Flower Witch if she was hungry. Because his intuition told him that if he did, she would definitely reply with a stubborn "I''m not hungry"! Perfect, they would have a meal, rest a bit, and split the loot. She was an elegant and mysterious witch, after all, why would she randomly accept an invitation to dine from a stranger! But you entered the crack and even brought cooking utensils? Are you here for tourism? The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi blankly, swallowed, and replied: "Yeah." Chapter 63: Chapter 51 Hunters Clothes Under the moonlight. Chen Qi thought for a moment, the forest was not suitable for cooking. So, at his suggestion, he and the Flower Witch went to the clearing at the entrance of the hunting ground. The view was wide, the night scene was nice, the wind was comfortable, and there were the sounds of birds and insects. A good place for a picnic. Chen Qi sat down, took some branches and tools for lighting a fire, and began to set up a small barbecue grill. The Flower Witch, holding a heavy treasure chest, stood there, staring blankly. Such skillful handling! Is this what a chef does? He is really well prepared. But why would a chef come to the crack? Why does he have the old hunter''s keys? Question mark-shaped flowers popped up on the Flower Witch''s head. Because Chen Qi had the old hunter''s keychain in his hand. In the eyes of the Flower Witch, Chen Qi seemed to be shrouded in a mysterious aura, making him elusive. This person must not be simple¡­ the Flower Witch thought to herself. Chen Qi sliced the roasted meat and then skewered it with branches, "The ingredients I brought can only make some barbecue, do you eat spicy food?" "A little¡­spicy. I prefer sweet." The question mark-shaped flowers immediately turned into expectant little yellow flowers. The Flower Witch sat cross-legged, wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth, and then placed her hands on her legs, obediently waiting for the meat to be done. Chen Qi glanced at the Flower Witch. Her sitting posture seemed to be some sort of dining etiquette. According to the information compiled from the game forum, the Flower Witch was a member of a top transcendent family in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a genuine noble. The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom had the reputation of being a nation of art, and its great families were very particular about etiquette. Therefore, the Flower Witch had a mysterious pursuit of ''elegance.'' Chen Qi placed the skewered meat on the grill, lit the charcoal, and thought to himself, sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I didn''t expect to meet the Flower Witch now." In the early stages of the game, the Flower Witch had not made any major moves, existing only as a mysterious character in the newspapers. Many opportunities to become stronger were inseparable from major events. The Flower Witch was someone destined to do big things, and so was he. Therefore, as long as he mingled in this vast sea, it was only a matter of time before they met each other. However, meeting the Flower Witch so early did come as a bit of a surprise to him. As the fire gradually grew stronger, the smell of meat began to permeate the air. Chen Qi looked at the box next to the Flower Witch, reached out, and asked, "Flower Witch, the meat is almost done, how about we divide the items in the box?" The Flower Witch''s gaze shifted from the barbecue, paused, and then said, "Okay, sure!" She quickly handed the box to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the box, wondering why the Flower Witch seemed completely unconcerned about the distribution of the items inside. He used the key to open the box. Inside the box, there was a handgun, a piece of clothing, some gold coins, and some herbs. Chen Qi picked up the clothing, and a special prompt appeared before him. [Hunter''s Clothes Nature Form: Void Description: This equipment is made from the skin of a mist fox, providing a certain degree of defense and featuring the active skill ''Phantom.'' Phantom: Activating this skill creates a mist around the wearer, concealing their presence. Note: Sneak, hunter! Strike their weak points from behind, destroy them!] A transcendent piece of void-type stealth equipment! Void represented nothingness, and much of its equipment was related to concealment. But why use the verb ''strike'' in the note? Chen Qi muttered, feeling the texture of the clothing in his hand. It was dark gray with a slight matte texture, and mist fox fur lined the inside. This clothing was made from transcendent materials and could also help him withstand bullet impact. Compared to the ordinary clothes he was wearing, this was a considerably powerful piece of armor! Good stuff¡­ Chen Qi looked at the handgun next. [Beast Hunter Handgun: Nature Form: Blade Description: This seemingly ordinary handgun can actually increase the bullet''s power by at least three times! Note: Blow off those beasts'' heads.] This was a revolver made of transcendent materials, with a conventional bullet caliber. Its power was a notch above that of a collector''s, making it a decent small weapon. Chen Qi then looked at the gold coins, a total of five, not very large, probably worth around 300,000 shell coins. As for the herbs, they filled half the box with blood-colored toothed grass. Blood Saw Grass could be used to make berserk potions, which caused people to lose their rationality and significantly boosted their strength for a short time. Such a large amount of Blood Saw Grass should be worth about 500,000 shell coins, but if made into berserk potions, the price would at least triple. Chen Qi estimated the value and said, "I''ll take this hunter''s clothes, and the other three items are yours, Flower Witch. How about it?" The hunter''s clothes were the most expensive item in the box. The Flower Witch looked down, glanced at it, and first took the herbs, "Hmm¡­I don''t use guns, so the gun is yours too." "In that case, I''ll be taking much more valuable stuff." Chen Qi glanced at the Flower Witch. Her attention was still completely on the barbecue. The Flower Witch thought for a moment, "Is that so¡­ but if I take the handgun, I would just sell it in a store, cheapening it for those merchants. How about this, if we meet again, and if you have special herbs, give them to me." Herbs¡­ Chen Qi pondered for a while. He couldn''t easily acquire herbs, but he had a deep-sea affinity, and he should be able to get a lot of sea-related herbs. "Alright." Chen Qi thought about it, he couldn''t make potions. If he had good herbs, they could indeed be given to the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch''s gaze remained fixed on the barbecue. Although she mentioned ''meeting,'' she felt their chances of meeting again were slim. After all, she was a witch destined to do big things! The next time Chen Qi saw her, it would most likely be on the newspaper''s front page. The scent of roasted meat wafted through the air. The Flower Witch still sat calmly. It seemed that to hide the fact that she was hungry, she had never voluntarily mentioned eating. Chen Qi took out two bottles of wine and said, "Flower Witch, the meat is almost done. We can start eating now." Chapter 64: Chapter 52 Night Talk in the Forest The bonfire burned, emitting a warm and bright light. Chen Qi used Soul Seasoning, sprinkling it with cumin. A fragrant aroma instantly filled the air. The Flower Witch eagerly picked up a large beef skewer, put it to her mouth, blew on it, and bit off a piece. Chen Qi had already eaten, so he wasn''t hungry. Speaking of which, the Flower Witch was of noble birth and had likely tasted many delicacies, even those made from expensive Transcendent ingredients. Her palate might be quite picky. Chen Qi asked expectantly, "How is it?" The Flower Witch swallowed the meat, and the savory taste blossomed in her mouth. "It''s... not bad... quite delicious," answered the Flower Witch. Although her expression remained calm, super happy little yellow flowers and rare joyful little pink flowers instantly sprouted on her head! To be precise, it was extremely delicious! Why could a beef skewer cooked by a chef be so delicious! She actually felt that this simple beef skewer was the most delicious thing she had ever eaten in her life! It could even compare to food made from dragon meat. What kind of seasoning had been added! She quickened her eating pace. Chen Qi looked at the Flower Witch. Although the Flower Witch was still trying hard to maintain dining etiquette, her small movements had become noticeably rougher. It was clear that the child was truly hungry. Don''t choke... Chen Qi took out a bottle of sweet wine and handed it to her, "By the way, Flower Witch, may I ask why you appeared in the Witch Sea and why here?" Chen Qi asked curiously. In the beginning, no one knew the whereabouts of the Witch. Her appearance in a low-rank hunting ground crack was quite a rare event. "Hmm, hmm..." The Flower Witch took the wine and drank a large gulp. She had eaten too fast and choked. The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi, not appearing malicious, just genuinely curious. After thinking it over, she answered, "Due to some matters, I am not wealthy at the moment, I came to this crack to find some items and to make some money on the side. As for why I appeared in the Witch Sea..." The Flower Witch thought for a moment, then felt no harm in telling him: "You must have noticed, I am no ordinary person. I suffer from a very serious rare disease, it''s so rare, you wouldn''t know..." "Blood Flower disease?" Chen Qi uncorked the bottle of wine and also took a sip. Alas! The Flower Witch was taken aback, for hers was an extremely rare disease! Chen Qi looked at the Flower Witch again. The Flower Witch''s attire was shorts and a short shirt designed for mobility. However, because her body was covered with flowers, visually, it looked as though she was wearing a short floral dress. The reason the Flower Witch was covered with flowers was due to a severe disease known as "Blood Flower disease." This disease was akin to a curse where flowers would grow on the body periodically. Though the flowers granted the Flower Witch power, if not cleaned regularly, they would penetrate deep into the nerves of the body, reaching the heart and brain, eventually turning her into a terrifying monster covered in flowers. Cleaning these flowers was also tremendously painful, each flower plucked felt like pulling a steel needle embedded deep into the flesh. The flowers would severely drain life force, normally, those suffering from Blood Flower disease didn''t live past thirty. "How did you know?" The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi, curious. She had missed a chance to flaunt her knowledge. This was a disease unique to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. In her eyes, Chen Qi was becoming more mysterious. "I''ve read about it in books..." Chen Qi said. Although Blood Flower disease was extremely rare, due to its beauty, it was recorded in many books about strange diseases. "Oh." The Flower Witch nodded, "You should know, Blood Flower disease is very difficult to cure, so one of my reasons for coming to the Witch Sea was to seek treatment for Blood Flower disease." "Oh, I see." Chen Qi pretended not to know. Then, suddenly, the Flower Witch lowered her voice, "As for my second goal, it has to do with the deep secrets of this sea, and things far away." Her lips curled up slightly as she spoke in a low voice, sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s better that you don''t know this secret." Chen Qi frowned. Drat, it''s a dreaded riddler! However, he probably knew the Flower Witch''s second goal. Her goal, as well as the main storyline of the Witch Sea area, was to stop the Great Whale! According to the trailer, the Great Whale was a terrifying creature from outside the new world, seen as an embodiment of nature, a personification of natural disasters. Powerful fleets, dense artillery, seemed insignificant in front of the Great Whale. It was said that the entire Crack Tide originated from its breath. And at the end of the Crack Tide, it would cross boundaries, bringing destruction to the Witch Sea. The Great Whale was a key word in the main storyline of the Witch Sea. Both the Black Whale Pirates and the Flower Witch were connected to the Great Whale. Since the Deep Sea Hunter had also resisted the Great Whale in legends, the Deep Sea Hunter treasure line was also considered a critical subplot. However, if you thought like the average citizen of Moonstone City, stopping the great whale had nothing to do with the Flower Witch. These matters should be left to the professional navy and the more powerful Hunters behind Shell Country. With the Flower Witch''s power, let alone opposing a great whale, she even struggled against the upper ranks of some of the Black Whale Pirate Crew. The Flower Witch was only Third Rank, like him, both in their developmental stage. In front of the real tide, she too was infinitely weak and powerless. Players deduced from her words that the Flower Witch''s purpose was to stop the great whale. But how exactly she intended to stop it, and why she needed to, remained a mystery. Chen Qi looked at the Flower Witch. They were merely acquaintances for now, not close enough to share secrets with each other. The Flower Witch sipped her drink, her cheeks tinting slightly red. It had been a long time since she had tasted such delicious barbecue, a long time since she had a full meal! She was truly blissful! The Flower Witch opened up a bit more, resting her head on her hand, and continued in a mysterious tone: "You know? I''m not really the Flower Witch you imagine..." "What...aren''t you the Flower Witch from a hundred years ago, who turned people into fertilizer..." Chen Qi''s mouth hung open, going along with her performance. Surprise! The Flower Witch smiled slightly: "No mistake, I am the successor to the title of the Flower Witch, but my current strength still falls short of the legendary Flower Witch." As she spoke, the Flower Witch''s tone got slightly excited: "But one day, I''ll surpass her, and then, I''ll take a new title for myself! Then, I''ll be famous across the ocean!" Famous across the ocean... Chen Qi gave a slight smile: "Is that so¡­" In the process of becoming stronger, as long as they survived, eventually, they would all be famous across the ocean. Then, the Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi. Although she still felt he was hiding some secrets, for now, he seemed to be just a regular Chef. His cooking skills were not lacking! If the food is delicious, he''s probably not a bad person... The moonlight spilled down, and the meat was almost finished. The Flower Witch touched her belly. It was about time to say goodbye. Chen Qi thought it over and finally asked: "By the way, Flower Witch, if I find the herbs, where should I look for you?" According to the game forums, the Flower Witch should have a special secret base in Witch Sea. The Flower Witch could be considered the strongest Pharmacist in Witch Sea! If he could get some special herbs, he could go directly to the Flower Witch to create powerful Transcendent Potions. Find me... The Flower Witch was startled. The Flower Witch placed her hand on her forehead, lowered her head, and changed the topic: "There''s no need for that; you''re a Chef, right? The sea is becoming treacherous. If possible, please sail less, and do more of what you want to do." The storm was coming, and monsters were surging like the tide. Pirates, monsters, most people could only pray when facing these terrifying beings. In the Flower Witch''s view, in the face of a great disaster, ordinary people should spend time with their families, see people they want to see, do things they want to do. Find her... She was a Witch about to undertake a big task! The places she stayed were incredibly dangerous! Being near her would bring misfortune. Moreover, even she was not sure how long she could survive in this tide. "May we meet again by fate, but it''s better you pray we don''t meet again." The Flower Witch stood up, wiping the grease from her mouth. "Is that so..." Chen Qi smiled inwardly. All the major sections'' main quests were truly hellish in difficulty. Before he traveled through time, most of the quests involving the main story were where players met their doom. With his current strength, getting involved in anything related to the Flower Witch was indeed far too dangerous. But for some reason, he always had a feeling that the next time he saw the Flower Witch wouldn''t be too far off. Chen Qi stood to tidy up, packing the Hunter''s Clothes, beast-hunting pistol, and seasonings into his backpack card: "Then, may we meet again by fate, Flower Witch." Suddenly, Chen Qi glanced at the Flower Witch, thinking of something. It seemed like she wasn''t ready to leave the crack yet, as she had something to take care of. Could she really be here for the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure... Chen Qi thought for a moment, shook his head, and left the crack. After Chen Qi left, the Flower Witch sighed with relief. Inside the hunting ground crack, she still had some unfinished business. At the very beginning, to make a graceful entrance, she had tossed away her identity-concealing cloak. Without this cloak, the moment she stepped out of the crack, she would undoubtedly be chased for interviews. The price of elegance... The Flower Witch looked carefully at the exit and finally found a worn cloak. After putting on the cloak, she pulled out a map marked with water globes, glanced at it, and shook her head. It seems this was a fake treasure map; there was no treasure in this crack. "See you again if fate allows on the ocean..." As the Flower Witch walked away, a few melancholic little blue flowers appeared above her head. The ocean''s tide was extremely turbulent, and the tasks she was about to undertake were too dangerous; she did not want to involve the weak. But she was also not quite sure how long she would live. Before she died, she should eat well a few more times. That barbecue was rather tasty. As a Chef, he probably ran his own restaurant. Maybe she should have asked where his restaurant was. Regret, so much regret! Chapter 65: Chapter 53: The First Pet Moonstone City, within the Third Civilian District. Chen Qi stepped over the narrow, pitch-black tunnel, emerging from the crack''s entrance. The Black Rabbit gang might very well be lying in ambush at the crack. Chen Qi cautiously surveyed his surroundings. The time flow in the crack synced with reality. By now, night had fallen, and moonlight bathed the chaotic city in this remote corner of the world. Chen Qi scanned the area. The dilapidated streetlights flickered, walls were covered with bullet holes and smoke stains, some shops were completely ruined, and the air was tinged with a hint of gunpowder. The moment he emerged, a drunken plumber by the street and a woman reading the newspaper on a rooftop both glanced his way simultaneously. Among them were gang informants. Gangs, like rats, made full use of their numbers to oppress the weaker individuals. Guarding the entrance to the crack, then robbing the weaker parties of their rewards was a common trick among many gangs. Although apart from the Flower Witch, there should be no one else who knew about his defeat of the old Hunter. But it couldn''t exclude the possibility that someone had guessed it from various hints. After all, in the hunting grounds, apart from the Flower Witch, he was another overseer. Of course, no matter what, he had been chosen by the old Hunter as an overseer. For a gang like the Black Rabbit Gang, unless they could gather a team of ten, they likely wouldn''t dare make a move rashly. If they dared to take action... They were welcome to try. Chen Qi walked along the street towards his small houseboat. As long as he wasn''t facing a widespread assault, he was confident that he could defeat the members of the Black Rabbit Gang. Chen Qi walked briskly along the street. "Guest..." Suddenly, a voice stopped him. In the dimly lit corner ahead, an old man reading a newspaper was sitting. Only on m v|le|mp|yr It was the newsstand old man who gave him information. The old man flipped through his newspaper, then said to Chen Qi: "Guest, it seems you''ve had a fruitful day, but let me remind you imprudently that rabbits are always vengeful. If possible, please make sure to leave this rabbit den tonight. However, don''t worry too much, the king of the rabbits isn''t in the den right now, but has gone to the Moonstone Islands." Gang members have their own territories, the area he was in belonged to the Black Rabbit Gang, and was also known as the rabbit den. The leader of the Black Rabbits isn''t in Moonstone City, huh... Chen Qi looked at the old man. As a Light Seer and also a member of the Transcendent organization "Press," the other party''s speed in obtaining information was first-rate. Chen Qi said: "Thank you for the warning." The old man adjusted his glasses: "Guest, I want to ask, did the Flower Witch really appear in the hunting grounds? And is she the same Flower Witch from a hundred years ago?" Chen Qi pondered for a moment before answering: "The Witch indeed appeared, but based on my personal judgment, she doesn''t quite seem like the Flower Witch from a hundred years ago." sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The newsstand old man''s pupils contracted, and then his brows furrowed: "Is that so, then Perlu has missed out on a huge piece of news. Everyone apart from you has been scooped up by the major newspapers..." Scooped up by newspapers? The appearance of the Flower Witch was undoubtedly big news throughout the Witch Sea. For this news, the press would definitely interview the hunters participating in the hunting grounds. Am I going to be in the news? Chen Qi scratched his head. Then, the old man continued: "Guest, please be very careful in your travels recently. Witches are considered ominous symbols in other nations, and their appearances generally signal the onset of major disasters. Of course, the Crack Tide is a disaster in itself." With that, the old man looked at Chen Qi, a flicker of surprise in his eyes: "However, guest, I never expected you to be chosen by the old Hunter as an overseer. Initially, I thought you were just a Chef, but it seems I was mistaken, you are a formidable Chef indeed." The newspaperman had seen many people, and it had been a long time since he had so greatly misjudged someone''s strength. Even his intuition told him that the other party might even be related to clearing the crack at the hunting ground. "Not bad." Chen Qi answered modestly. However, he had not yet fully mastered the Body Forging Skill and Breathing Technique. In the player guide, one only qualifies as a First Order Transcendent after fully mastering the Body Forging Skill and Breathing Technique. Of course, that''s the standard for power-focused players and more than sufficient to handle ordinary gang members. After bidding farewell to the old man, Chen Qi quickened his pace towards the port of Moonstone City. He had an urgent matter to attend to. In the hunting ground, the most important item he had obtained was seven deep-sea Water Elves. And to awaken their true form, the deep-sea Water Elves needed to be placed in seawater. ... ... Chen Qi arrived at the port and lit the boat''s lamp. The port was crowded and bustling, not a good choice for awakening the deep-sea Water Elves. Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided to drive the small houseboat to the waters near Moonstone City. Going out to sea at night was very dangerous due to the high chance of encountering Sea Beasts. But for Chen Qi, this was no problem. Moreover, as long as he stayed within the range of the lighthouse of Moonstone City, many monsters wouldn''t dare to attack him. Chen Qi drove the small houseboat to the seawaters outside Moonstone City. He placed seven small water balls into the seawater, waiting for the deep-sea Water Elves to hatch. "By tomorrow morning, they should be hatched..." Following that, Chen Qi took out the "White Mist Breathing" Skill Card and used it. The card dissipated at his fingertips like white mist. Knowledge of the Breathing Technique surged into his mind. [You have successfully absorbed "White Mist Breathing." Your stamina has significantly increased, your agility +1] Chen Qi took a deep breath and felt the air flow through various parts of his body. After mastering the Breathing Technique, both his speed and the calmness of his movements would vastly improve. Like the Body Forging Skill, the Breathing Technique still required some time to practice to be fully assimilated. Immediately after, Chen Qi proceeded with his routine exercises, aiming to fully master the Body Forging Skill and Breathing Technique as soon as possible. [Your constitution +1, your strength +1] [Your stamina has slightly increased, your agility +1] The movements of the Body Forging Skill were very intense. Chen Qi felt the sweat on his body and the incremental increase in physical strength. Unknowingly, the night grew deep, and from afar at sea, he could see dark shadows continuously passing under the water. Dangerous entities... Chen Qi tiredly looked at the sea. To date, apart from the nearshore overlord, he hadn''t encountered any dangerous Transcendent Sea Beasts at sea. Not encountering dangerous Sea Beasts, he didn''t know whether to consider this good luck or bad luck. Next, he could actively seek out these Sea Beasts. Chen Qi closed his eyes, lay on the bed, and fell asleep. The next day, the flames of daytime ignited, and the warm sunlight shone on his face. The bedridden Chen Qi opened his bleary eyes and looked towards the chandelier inside the boat house. Suddenly, he felt a heavy, somewhat slippery sensation on his chest. And a bit soft... What could it be? Chen Qi instinctively grabbed the jelly-like thing at his chest. Before him, a Slime blinked its blue eyes at him. "?" Chapter 66: Chapter 54: Night of the Monsters "This..." Chen Qi pinched it with his hand. So soft! He suddenly sat up from the bed and looked around the boat cabin. He couldn''t help but take a deep breath. Such a soft thing, and there are seven of them! At that moment, exactly seven round, fluffy Deep Sea Water Elves were blinking their big blue eyes at him, awaiting commands. At that moment, a new prompt also appeared in front of him. [Deep Sea Hunter cultivated Deep Sea Water Elves: Description: Deep Sea Water Elves, compared to ordinary Water Elves, have absorbed the power of the deep sea. They possess higher intelligence, a temporary floating ability, stronger recovery skills, and greater combat capability! Additionally, Deep Sea Water Elves also help accelerate your boat! Each of these Deep Sea Water Elves possesses the ''Water Bomb'' skill! Note: The best pet beast choice for your voyages! Seven Deep Sea Water Elves, silently awaiting your command!] "Hmm..." Chen Qi looked at the seven slimes, no, the seven Deep Sea Water Elves. They seemed quite intelligent... "Come to my hand." Chen Qi said. The nearest one among them paused for a moment, then with a pop, it jumped onto his hand. Pretty clever... Chen Qi thought. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Deep Sea Water Elves master a skill called Water Bomb, which can instantly create a powerful water explosion around their body. Chen Qi, whose main character is a Pet Beast Trainer, preferred to use the hand-held Water Bomb. The so-called hand-held Water Bomb is akin to throwing a Water Elf like a hand grenade! "Go, Deep Sea Water Elves! Water Bomb!" Chen Qi stepped out of the boat cabin and fiercely grabbed the Water Elf in his hand, smashing it violently toward the sea surface. Boom! A massive explosion of water burst up from the sea surface! Just like a torpedo exploding above the water! Its explosive power was enough to flip over a small boat! After the explosion, the Water Elf quickly absorbed seawater to replenish its energy. Deep Sea Water Elves could move swiftly in the sea and rapidly replenish their energy. "The power isn''t small at all..." Chen Qi was surprised, the power was already comparable to a hand grenade explosion. As a former Pet Beast Trainer, he naturally knew the strength of this skill. This type of pet beast, possessing strong regenerative abilities, was extremely rare even in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. Its body, mainly composed of water, had strong resistance to physical damage and incredible recovery abilities in seawater. Moreover, as a bomb, Deep Sea Water Elves could also track their enemies. It was as if his little houseboat had seven refillable tracking torpedo missiles! To own one of these powerful pet beasts in the Second-tier would already be considered lucky, and now he had seven. Chen Qi pictured the sight of seven missile-like Deep Sea Water Elves circling around him. In such a case, perhaps, he could even handle a duel with Teacher An, a Third Rank Mage! It could be said that, Deep Sea Water Elves significantly enhanced his marine combat capabilities! "Not bad, not bad!" Subsequently, Chen Qi tested the second function of the Deep Sea Water Elves. Accelerating the boat! Under his command, seven Deep Sea Water Elves swiftly gathered together at the rear of the small houseboat, then violently pushed the houseboat forward! Whoosh! Under the propulsion of the Deep Sea Water Elves, the small houseboat burst forward with unprecedented speed. Not bad, not bad! Chen Qi flicked his finger, and the seven Deep Sea Water Elves obediently returned to the small houseboat. Unlike regular pet beasts, Deep Sea Water Elves only needed to absorb seawater to restore energy. Anyway, his little houseboat now also had a pet. In time, he wondered if he could teach them to clean the boat cabin and give massages... Chen Qi thought. Although he had only touched them for a moment, the touch of the Deep Sea Water Elves was truly excellent! If placed in a bathtub, they could also be incredibly fun toys. Chen Qi walked out of the boat cabin, spreading his arms, feeling the sea breeze blow past. And just then, he heard a bird call! Wait, the sky... Chen Qi looked up. There, in the sky, a huge dove was flying. A dove? Chen Qi raised his head, suddenly thinking of something. Could it be the miracle reporter, Perlu from Moonstone City? At that moment, a terrifying thing happened. Above the dove, a figure abruptly fell from the dove. A plane crash? Chen Qi was startled. "I''ve finally found you, boss!" Accompanied by a terrifying greeting, the shadow, accelerating downwards, plunged like a missile straight toward his little houseboat! It was the miracle walker Perlu, no, specifically, a human-shaped missile! If the little houseboat were hit by this human-shaped missile, it was likely to be flipped in an instant. His newly bought boat! This guy! Chen Qi''s pupils suddenly dilated, and he quickly commanded the Deep Sea Water Elves. He had them urgently push the small houseboat forward. Boom! Miracle reporter Perlu hit the water, creating a huge splash. Phew... Chen Qi patted his chest, calming his startled heart and the boat. Phew, on the high seas, humans are indeed more terrifying than sea beasts. Especially humans falling from above, are a terror among terrors. Then, he walked to the edge of the boat, stretching out his hand: "Miss Reporter, are you alright?" Falling from a great height, even into water, could still cause significant harm to the body. Did this person come down accidentally, or did they jump intentionally? Chapter 67: Chapter 54: Night of the Monsters_2 Pei Lu extended her hand out of the seawater, grabbed Chen Qi''s hand, and climbed up: "It''s fine, I took four years of physical education at Bei Country Royal University. I''m practically a half-athlete. It''s just a dive. A couple of days of rest, and I''ll be good." "..." Chen Qi pulled Pei Lu up from the seawater. Her body showed only a few minor injuries. "This girl is genuinely tough..." Although Pei Lu only had a first-tier Spirit Power Field, her body had a frightening level of hardness, which was one of the main reasons players believed that Pei Lu was hiding her true strength. Once on the boat, Pei Lu''s eyes were red as she coughed up seawater and then stood up: "Boss... do you know... I''ve been looking for you for so long, almost thought I couldn''t find you. Look, I''m so excited; I fell off the pigeon." Pei Lu sat on the ground. Having fallen into the water, she somehow looked a bit pitiful. "Hey, don''t rush. Calm down a bit." Chen Qi crossed his arms and asked curiously: S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What''s the matter? Is it about food?" Pei Lu naturally walked into his boathouse and said: "Do you even need to ask? Of course, it''s about the Flower Witch! This is big news that has shocked Moonstone City. For the sake of the story, all major newspapers are moving into action now! However, other newspapers, and even that damned junior of mine, have signed confidentiality agreements with the participants of the Hunting Grounds!" Then Pei Lu wiped her eyes and looked at Chen Qi: "Fortunately, I heard from the old man at the newsstand that you participated in the crack, and you probably weren''t interviewed. Moreover, he told me that you might be a key figure! Boss, if it weren''t for you, I would miss out on the most explosive news Moonstone City has had this month." "You actually saw the Flower Witch!" Pei Lu looked at Chen Qi, her eyes full of envy! "Is that so..." Chen Qi felt some emotion. The speed of these journalists was faster than he had imagined. Pei Lu was someone who would stop at nothing for newspaper sales. Despite her fame, she wasn''t without competitors. The Witch Times, adept at pushing boundaries, had always been a strong contender against her. In fact, they had already surpassed the White Dove Times in sales this year. Chen Qi remembered that in the game''s new activities, there was a special faction war centered around the sales of the Witch Times and the White Dove Times. Players would be responsible for gathering or fabricating big news to boost their respective newspapers'' sales. He should now be considered a player on the side of the White Dove Times. Chen Qi took out some peanuts and handed them to Pei Lu: "So, Miss Reporter, what do you want to ask?" Pei Lu brushed back her wet hair, took out her notebook and pen: "What happened in the Hunting Grounds, the Flower Witch''s appearance, including the color of the flowers on her head and her attire. If possible, please tell me her body measurements! The more detailed, the better!" So much information? Are you sure you''re not capturing a criminal? Chen Qi frowned. After some thought, Chen Qi recounted part of the events in the Hunting Grounds. However, in his version, he was not the one who defeated the Hunting Grounds, but merely a participant who hunted red wolves with culinary skills, without revealing his dealings with the Flower Witch. "That''s what happened in the Hunting Grounds. As for the Flower Witch''s appearance, she has flowers growing on her head, and she''s about 1.6 meters tall. Her figure is quite good, I suppose." Chen Qi replied. "Thank you very much. This information is enough for me to write an article." Pei Lu clenched her fist, looking fierce: "Don''t let me catch you, Flower Witch!" Pei Lu vowed in her heart that if she caught the Flower Witch, she would definitely conduct a thorough interview! "Ah, this..." Chen Qi looked at Pei Lu. The way she spoke about the interview felt like a gangland shakedown. No wonder she was known as Moonstone City''s most brazen journalist. As a chaotic-type journalist, Pei Lu''s interviews often involved torture devices. He could only pray for the Flower Witch and hope she wouldn''t get caught by this chaotic journalist. Luckily, with the Flower Witch''s strength, she should be able to give this journalist a good thrashing. Then Chen Qi said to Pei Lu: "Miss Reporter, can I ask if you have any useful information for me?" As the top of Bei Country Royal''s Big Three and an honorary journalist of Moonstone City, though her mind was somewhat erratic, Pei Lu was undoubtedly a huge intelligence broker. She knew all the big and small affairs in the Witch Sea. There should be a lot of useful information among them. Pei Lu, while writing her article, thought out loud: "Useful information for you..." Her eyes lit up: "Of course, I do." "What is it?" "According to a sea fisherman''s discovery, recently, a large group of rare Moonlight Fish has appeared in the nearshore waters around Moonstone City. This is a rare and delicious ingredient, but nighttime is very dangerous. Thus, to prepare for the culinary contest, many chefs have contacted fishermen to arrange a fishing boat, planning to embark on a big fishing trip the night after tomorrow!" "Fishing..." Chen Qi rubbed his hands together. The other party truly regarded him as a professional chef. Moonlight Fish was a seasonal product of Moonstone City, with tender and juicy meat, welcomed by many big merchants. However, the Transcendent attributes of Moonlight Fish were not particularly strong. Even when processed into food, it could only temporarily boost inspiration. Chen Qi shook his head, not very interested in Moonlight Fish. What he wanted was a Transcendent ingredient that could give him a body of steel! Then, Pei Lu continued: "But unfortunately, Moonlight Fish can only appear at night, and in the places where they appear, many dangerous sea beasts will also appear. Ghost Fire Fish, Demon Bats, Bullet Squids, even the Nearshore Dominator, and those things hiding in the shadows. In other words, the night when Moonlight Fish appear is a monster night!" "What did you just say?" "A lot of dangerous sea beast groups will appear. Plus, fishing at night means the prices of Moonlight Fish have skyrocketed. To guard against these monsters, at least five Second-order Hunters, or even expensive Third-tier Hunters, must be hired for them to dare to go to sea. Of course, if you want to join the fishing fleet, and with some gangs being unruly lately, you''ll need to spend a lot of money to get a Hunter''s protection." A first-order Transcendent is the starting point of transcendence, their power varies significantly. Whereas, Second-order Transcendents, compared to first-order ones, had delved deeply into their chosen path, possessed a unique Nature Form, and had mastered refined breathing, body forging, and meditation skills. Most Second-order Transcendents had a certain status in Moonstone City. At least five Second-order Transcendents indicated the level of danger of this fishing trip. Hearing this, Chen Qi couldn''t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva. Dangerous sea beast groups! Ghost Fire Fish, Demon Bats, Bullet Squids, those goodies... This monster night was a huge opportunity for him! Chapter 68: Chapter 55 Night Voyage Chen Qi walked to the bedside, picked up "Sea Beast Usage Guide," and started flipping through it. Ghost Fire Fish and Bullet Squid are dangerous small-sized sea beasts that often move in groups. Once targeted by these schools of fish, one would suffer an attack akin to a hail of bullets. Although dangerous, they are much more valuable than Moonlight Fish. Seeing that Chen Qi was considering going out to sea at night, Pelu cautioned: "If you want to follow the fleet and fish at night, never board ships belonging to gangs, especially the Black Rabbit Gang, the Wild Dog Gang, and the Formal Attire Axe Gang. They might charge less, and have maids on board who''ll touch your thigh and compliment your looks! But once you''re ashore, they''ll gouge you with tea fees, weapon fees, protection fees, maid service fees¡ªall just ways to rip you off. So, make sure to choose a proper fishing vessel, which should cost about 50,000 Shell Coins." As Pelu said this, she imitated one of those money-grubbing maids and teased with a flirty wink. "Hiss..." This sudden assault made Chen Qi frown as though he were an old grandfather on the subway. If Pelu didn''t speak, she was quite attractive. But with Miss Pelu''s chaotic reputation in Moonstone City, her wink could scare many into running three hundred miles out of Moonstone City in a tumbling panic. She continued: "Right, when you go out to sea at night, make sure you have ship lights and kerosene lamps ready. Recently, there have been six tragedies caused by people trying to save on kerosene by turning off their ship lights." "Mmm, don''t worry, my little boat''s ship light is quite expensive," Chen Qi said with a confident smile. To ensure safe travel at night, he had the foresight to ask the ship repair workers of Maro Town to equip his small boat with a waterproof, impact-resistant large ship light! Apart from the Steam Hand''s engine, the ship light was undoubtedly the most expensive component on his boat. "Expensive?" Pelu raised her head, scanning his boat house with the eyes of a wealthy woman, somewhat puzzled. To me, it''s already quite expensive... Chen Qi helplessly closed the book and asked his second question: "By the way, Miss Reporter, what do you know about the Black Rabbit Gang?" "What''s up, are the rabbits eyeing you now?" Pelu asked. Gangs are a distinct feature in the civilian areas of Moonstone City. Gangs supplement the order of Moonstone City. With the Descent of the Crack Tide, chaos is intensifying, and the gangs are becoming more numerous and bold. "Sort of," Chen Qi replied. There was no doubt that his trip to the hunting grounds had caught the Black Rabbit Gang''s attention. Not to mention, based on the information he previously had, the Black Whale Group and the Black Rabbit Gang were somewhat connected. Pelu frowned: "You''ve caught their attention then, be careful. According to the intelligence from my informants, many gangs in Moonstone City have begun to make contact with pirate groups recently. And the Black Rabbit Gang has a close relationship with the Black Whale Group, the leader among the four great pirate emperors. So you''d better be cautious. A rabbit doesn''t care about its reputation when it''s about to leave its burrow." Pelu popped a peanut into her mouth. The size of the Black Whale Group was growing day by day. Chen Qi propped his chin, pondering. Gangs are simply pirates on land, so it''s not surprising they would join pirates. After the advent of the Crack Tide, cracks appeared more frequently in the sea than on land. In such situations, joining the pirates would indeed be quite a far-sighted decision. The Black Rabbit Gang is not to be feared, but one cannot fight off a hundred with his bare hands. He would have to be careful when moving around Moonstone City... Chen Qi thought to himself. Pelu shook her head, expressing a fondness for the boss''s cooking skills. She comforted him: "But don''t worry too much. In the end, the gangs are like rats in the city, especially at ports under naval jurisdiction; they wouldn''t dare cause trouble there. When I have time, I''ll go and interview the Black Rabbit Gang to get them to behave!" An interview, are you sure that''s not a threat? Chen Qi was slightly startled; she truly was the most brazen reporter in Moonstone City. Pelu stood up, somewhat reluctantly stuffing her papers back into her bag: "It''s such a pity, boss. I''m really too busy today to enjoy your cooking, and thanks for the information you provided." Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Goodbye, and have a safe trip." Chen Qi waved his hand as he bid farewell. Before leaving, Pelu clenched her fists in encouragement: "Right, boss, keep up the hard work making money! Your restaurant is just too shabby and small. If possible, it''d be great to have a cabinet full of fine wine, a mahogany table, and ideally, a musician to add some artistic atmosphere. And it would be even better if you could add some Transcendent ingredients. I hope you become a five-star Chef soon!" Pelu had always wanted to invite friends for a meal here, but regrettably, the small boat house was just too small. If only the boat''s interior were a bit nicer, it would be perfect. "..." Easy for you to say... Chen Qi clapped his hands and glanced at his small boat house. If it hadn''t been for Old Beli''s rush to sell his boat, he wouldn''t even have it now. To fit a big liquor cabinet while ensuring the speed of the boat, it would be impossible without ten million Shell Coins. Moreover, becoming a five-star Chef, which required passing the Chef''s Union assessment, was a very difficult thing as well. After Pell left, Chen Qi sat on the boat and began to plot his journey ahead in simple terms. The Monster Night would take place the evening after tomorrow. He could take time tomorrow to go to the market at Moonstone City and sell the items he obtained from the hunting ground. Then he would spend the rest of the time practicing his breathing techniques and Body Forging Skill, as well as training the deep-sea Water Elf. ... ... Two days passed in the blink of an eye. At the port of Moonstone City, the afterglow of the setting sun shimmered on the sparkling sea. Chen Qi sat atop his small houseboat, counting his money. Life had been very ordinary in the past few days, with only occasional probes from members of the Black Rabbit Gang, but he had encountered no troubles. He spent some time selling the spices he had obtained from the crack, as well as the small Mechanical Armor from the Black Rabbit Gang. The Devil Pepper sold for one hundred thousand Shell Coins, and the small steam-powered armor from the Black Rabbit Gang sold for two hundred seventy thousand coins due to a damaged neural connection system. With the sale of other items and some expenses, in and out, he now had a total of four hundred thousand Shell Coins. For someone who had just begun to make his way at sea, four hundred thousand Shell Coins was a significant sum. For non-Transcendents, as long as they avoided frequenting places of ill repute and had no family members to support, four hundred thousand was enough to last a very long time. But for a Transcendent, the amount was still too little. Chen Qi finished counting his money and carefully placed it into his backpack card. Outside the boat cabin, the hearty voices of sailors could be heard. "We''re preparing to set sail, call the sailors to get ready!" "And hurry up and find someone to greet the five esteemed Second-tier Hunters, our cannons have limited power, and if we don''t want to be attacked by Sea Beasts, we still need to rely on them." "This operation is extremely dangerous, remind the fishermen who have paid that they absolutely must not lose sight of us." "May the Goddess bless us, bless us, Goddess, please bless us." The flames of the day were gradually extinguishing, and night was about to encompass the sea. Chen Qi opened the window of his boat and looked out. At this moment, beside his small houseboat, there were five large fishing vessels, equipped with cannons, powerful steam engines, and large trawling nets. And ten medium-sized vessels. Beyond that, there were over twenty personal boats, just like his. "So many people..." Chen Qi remarked. Since the arrival of the Crack Tide, the number of people setting out to sea from Maro Town had noticeably decreased. But in Moonstone City, there was absolutely no sign of decline! In the night, sailing in small boats was a very dangerous affair. However, not going out to sea meant that many fishermen with meager savings would go without food, and their entire families would suffer. "Life is not easy." Chen Qi packed up, came out of the boat cabin, leaned against the wall of the cabin, blew in the sea breeze, and listened to the noisy voices of people. The fishermen on the small boats mostly hung their heads, clearly filled with fear about setting out to sea this time. On the large vessel beside him, the voices of the captain and first mate were particularly loud. "There''s really a lot of people heading out to sea today, but speaking of which, how come there are so many small boats? It''s the night of the Crack Tide! They really aren''t afraid of dying!" "Afraid of dying? That''s Moonlight Fish, one Moonlight Fish can be worth ten fresh big fish! You''re not supporting a wife and children. Have you ever thought about how much it costs to want to attend a Transcendent school and to cultivate Transcendent abilities?" Saying this, the two men on the boat lowered their heads and glanced at Chen Qi. The coarse-looking first mate, seeing the flag on Chen Qi''s boat, spoke out loudly: "Young man, you''re a chef, right? Your little boat won''t even be able to catch a single Moonlight Fish before being buried at sea! Eighty thousand Shell Coins to follow behind our vessel, and our Hunters will protect you! All registered!" "No thanks, I don''t have the money!" Chen Qi loudly refused. His target was the group of Sea Beasts, and he had no interest in following behind the large ships to pick up their leftovers. The first mate laughed heartily: "No money, eh... Well, that''s that, but I have to warn you, the boats around you belong to gangs, and they don''t follow the rules like we do." Chen Qi glanced to the side and saw a skinny man in a small boat''s cabin, staring at him with unabashed malice. The man''s Spiritual Power field was not weak, at a Second-tier level. He was an executive of the Black Rabbit Gang. "After watching for so many days, finally someone with a bit of skill has come..." Chen Qi did not worry too much and walked straight into the cabin, lit the lamp, and started the engine. With the deep-sea Water Elf, he could even destroy some large vessels with weak defenses on the sea. If they truly dared to attack, he would ensure they had no return! In the sky, as if a giant hand suddenly snuffed out a flame, the day''s fire was completely extinguished, and the world plunged into darkness. Night had arrived. Rumble rumble! The Lighthouse lit up, and the ships started their engines and switched on their lamps. "To the sea!" The sailors on the large vessel shouted! With the leading of the large vessels ahead, a bunch of small boats lit their lamps and followed close behind, like lanterns afloat on the sea, sailing into the pitch-black ocean. Chapter 69: Chapter 56: The Black Ship in the Fog As they sailed, the tall lighthouse in their view became smaller and smaller. In the beginning, Chen Qi''s small boat followed behind the main fleet. About an hour into their journey, they were already far from Moonstone City. Moonlight poured down, draping the entire sea in a layer of pitch-black ink. Chen Qi, holding a kerosene lamp, stepped out of the cabin and looked towards the vast ocean. In the distance, a large school of fish emitting a blue glow resembled a beautiful, translucent ribbon of flowing sand drifting over the ocean. It was the Moonlight Fish! Everyone was instantly thrilled. "Brothers, we''ve got work to do!" "Pay attention to what you haul up. If there''s anything mutant and rotten, burn it immediately with fire and then throw it into the sea," "Be careful not to confuse the Moonlight Fish with the Ghost Fire Fish!" In front of him, the ships began to fish. "Phew, it''s also time to break away from the main fleet," Chen Qi looked around. In the distant sea, he could see some faint blue flames lighting up. It was likely the Ghost Fire Fish... "Deep Sea Water Elves, push the small boat from behind," Chen Qi snapped his fingers lightly. "Gurgle gurgle," Seven Deep Sea Water Elves understood his intentions, jumped into the water, and began acting as a second engine for the small houseboat. Taking advantage of people''s fascination with the Moonlight Fish, Chen Qi turned the boat''s direction, and with the hard pushing of the Deep Sea Water Elves, his small boat sped off like a speedboat with full firepower towards the distant group of Ghost Fire Fish. The Ghost Fire Fish''s ghostly oil was a rare and practical material. With the speed boost, his boat quickly reached the vicinity of the Ghost Fire Fish school. The moment the Ghost Fire Fish saw his boat, they fiercely ignited huge blue flames as a warning! Though these blue flames weren''t very hot, they were as sharp as blades. A mere touch of the flames could instantly make flesh and blood splatter, literally separating bone from muscle. The blue fire formed by the school of Ghost Fire Fish could be as large as a mansion, and even the nearshore overlords had to respect it! This was why the Ghost Fire Fish were extremely dangerous. Ghost Fire Fish were quick-tempered. On the sea, without expensive catching tools, it was almost impossible to capture them. However, the moment they saw Chen Qi, the flames instantly extinguished, and they swam away in all directions. "Huh? Why are you running? I''m not a bad guy..." Chen Qi looked towards the school of Ghost Fire Fish. The situation before him was beyond his expectations. Most small sea beasts he encountered were very friendly to him, so Chen Qi always felt that his talent could somewhat be described as a ''Deep Sea Enchanting Demon''. Am I not a Deep Sea Enchanting Demon? Why don''t these Ghost Fire Fish come near me! I can give you massages! Chen Qi was somewhat anxious. Although the Ghost Fire Fish had stopped their aggressive flames, they also did not voluntarily come close to him. Different sea beast species reacted differently to him. "This way, although I could capture them, the efficiency is simply too low..." Chen Qi dug at his ear and thought for a moment. He suddenly thought of a way to extract materials from the Ghost Fire Fish. Since he couldn''t attract the Ghost Fire Fish himself, he would use Extraordinary Fish Bait. Chen Qi took out a fishing rod and an iron bucket. He used his Transcendent Fishing Skill, gathering an Extraordinary Fish Bait at the end of the rod, then placed it on the water. Following that, he positioned the Deep Sea Water Elves around it. To reach the bait, they had to swim past him. "Soul Seasoning!" For effect... Chen Qi used the Soul Seasoning to enhance the deliciousness of the Extraordinary Fish Bait. The effect was outstanding! Instantly, the Ghost Fire Fish, which had been ignoring him, smelled the aroma of the bait and rushed toward it. Indeed, some fish can''t be attracted by mere scent; it takes delicious food to draw them in... A Ghost Fire Fish approached the Extraordinary Fish Bait. Crouching at the edge of the boat, Chen Qi smirked deviously. The moment it was about to bite the Extraordinary Fish Bait, he abruptly grabbed the Ghost Fire Fish with his hand and skillfully scooped off a layer of black oil from its body. The ghostly fires that the Ghost Fire Fish emitted were primarily because of this Ghost Fire Oil. This was a rather good melee combat weapon coating. Applied to a weapon, it could ignite the blade with blue, razor-sharp flames, significantly enhancing the weapon''s attack power. This kind of Ghost Fire Oil was very rare in weapon shops. The Ghost Fire Oil scooped from a single Ghost Fire Fish was worth eight thousand Shell Coins. After scooping off the black oil and putting it into the iron bucket, Chen Qi casually tossed the Ghost Fire Fish back into the sea. Eight thousand Shell Coins in hand! With so many Ghost Fire Fish, he would catch one after another! S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Eight thousand! Eight thousand! Eight thousand! Chen Qi, as if picking up money, grabbed one Ghost Fire Fish after another near the Extraordinary Fish Bait, and briskly scooped off the black oil. Bang! Bang! One after another, the used Ghost Fire Fish were thrown back into the sea. The entire process was extremely skilled. In about ten minutes, he had scooped Ghost Fire Oil from a hundred Ghost Fire Fish. He had filled up a whole bucket with Ghost Fire Oil! Even in a large weapons store specializing in weapon coatings, it was hard to have so many in stock! "Huh..." Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead. Though being a pirate or joining a gang at sea was considered a hundred times more profitable than fishing, Chen Qi believed that honest fishing could still bring in big money. In just ten short minutes, he had earned eight hundred thousand Shell Coins! Moreover, the Ghost Fire oil could adhere to his black blade, enhancing his weapon. Chen Qi turned his head contentedly. At the moment, on the sea surface, there were a hundred Ghost Fire Fish unable to ignite, looking pitifully at him. Due to Chen Qi''s skillful maneuvers, they had not managed to snack at all before he caught them, removed their Ghost Fire oil, and mercilessly threw them back into the sea. "Hmm..." Chen Qi stroked his chin: "Am I being a bit cruel to these Ghost Fire Fish?" Chen Qi coughed twice and then conjured two Extraordinary Fish Baits, placing them on the sea surface for the Ghost Fire Fish to eat. He was still quite kind-hearted and wouldn''t treat the Ghost Fire Fish unfairly. "Eat more, you need to work on producing new Ghost Fire oil..." Chen Qi said, feeling somewhat guilty. He planned to rest a while, then explore this sea area to see if there were other groups of sea beasts. But at that moment, in the distance, a small fishing boat with its lights turned off was stealthily approaching his houseboat. It was the man who had glared at him ashore just earlier. Because the Ghost Fire Fish had not ignited any flame, he thought Chen Qi was catching some ordinary fish. Chen Qi roughly sensed that the other''s Spiritual Power field had already reached the Second-tier. The gaunt man with a crew cut approached Chen Qi''s boat, picked up a lantern, then spoke viciously: "Chef, you''re the overseer of the hunting ground, aren''t you? I''m a cadre from the Black Rabbit Gang, one of the Five Rabbits. In the hunting ground, I had a brother, nicknamed Scarface Rabbit. I''ve been thinking, and the only ones who could beat him, aside from the Flower Witch, is you." His eyes held a trace of malice. From his words, he clearly considered the Flower Witch the most likely assailant. But now, he had found him. Chen Qi propped his chin, gently tapped on the Water Elves below the surface. If it was at sea, even a Second-tier was mostly no match for him. Chen Qi smiled: "Scarface Rabbit, huh? I do indeed know a bit about him..." "Knew it!" The gaunt man didn''t plan to give Chen Qi a chance to speak, he said to Chen Qi: "You really dare to admit it, huh? After this voyage, come to our Black Rabbit Gang headquarters. If you show good behavior and sincerity, our Black Rabbit Gang is willing to forgive you." Bang! Just at that moment, he pulled out a gun, preparing to fire a shot at his houseboat as a warning. However, Chen Qi had drawn his gun first, and opened fire at him. Bang! The other''s reaction was incredibly fast, he used the lantern in his hand as a shield, easily blocking the bullet. "Impressive!" The gaunt man slightly smiled: "Second-tier Transcendents, most have mastered the Body Forging Skill and the Breathing Skill, even the Meditation Skill. Response times, also far above ordinary people. In addition, there''s physical condition, Spiritual Power perception, Transcendent skills... This means we, and someone just entering Transcendent like you, are worlds apart." However, he hadn''t finished his sentence when he sensed something. When did fog start to form? Chen Qi held his breath, his body growing colder. The surrounding mist thickened, and the temperature was dropping rapidly! Suddenly, an anomaly occurred! "Just you wait! Damn it! Damn! Damn, how did we run into this thing!" The gaunt man shivered, burst out with a curse, turned his head, and tried to light the lantern of his boat. To sneak up on Chen Qi, he had just turned off the boat''s lights! However, the moment he touched the lantern switch, his boat suddenly shook violently, convulsed fiercely, and then whoosh, the entire boat was violently pulled into the sea. The man, along with the boat, instantly disappeared into the sea, as if he had never existed. The faint bloodstain that appeared on the sea surface was the only proof of his presence. "What is this..." Chen Qi''s heartbeat was accelerating. Unknowingly, thick fog had gathered around the area he was in. In front of him, within the mist, a blurry shadow gradually emerged. A wooden black boat with its lantern lit and piled with pitch-black cargo slowly approached him. On the boat, there was only a lantern-holding boatman. The boat came closer. Looking closely, the boatman had no flesh and wore a tattered merchant''s hat, his entire body was a charred skeleton. When the boat was ten meters away from his houseboat, it stopped. Click, click! From beneath the merchant''s hat, some deep blue tentacles emerged. And then, it picked up the lantern, producing a strange sound like bones clashing: "Good... evening..." Chapter 70 : 57 Deep Sea Merchant The moon hung high, and the fog grew thicker. The captain on the large boat fishing for moonlight fish glanced at the distant fog and involuntarily stopped commanding. "What''s the matter, Captain?" A young red-haired crew member asked. "Someone''s been attacked again." The captain shook his head, raising his right hand high and shouting: "Everyone, light the ship lanterns, stop your work, we are going to look for other groups of moonlight fish!" The crew looked at their captain, perplexed. You must know, each moonlight fish here is worth between five hundred to two thousand Shell Coins! There are at least two thousand of them here! If they could catch all the moonlight fish here, they wouldn''t have to work for a month. The captain explained, "We can''t stay here any longer, Deep Sea Merchant has appeared." Deep Sea Merchant... As soon as the words fell, the ship plunged into a moment of silence. They surged towards the light and then gazed into the distant fog, sighing deeply. ... ... Right in the middle of the fog. The lights on the small houseboat were on. Chen Qi paced back and forth on the deck of the small houseboat, looking at the small black boat in front of him, and the black skull with tentacle-like appendages. What was this thing again? Chen Qi touched his chin with his hand. He remembered that this monster was mentioned in the Witch Sea section of the guide, and he had even made a related game strategy. This monster was dangerous, but as long as he was in the light, it wouldn''t threaten his life. However, he couldn''t remember its name at the moment. Chen Qi leaned against the ship and asked outright: "What are you?" The pitch-black skull on the black boat slightly lifted the lantern it held: "Guest... I make some small deals on these seas... person. You can also call me... Deep Sea Merchant." S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Deep Sea Merchant! Hearing this term, Chen Qi clapped his hands together; he remembered now. Deep Sea Merchant was considered a famously dangerous monster at night in the Witch Sea. It would steer a pitch-black small boat, approaching ships on the sea to sell some rare items. Of course, among these, there was one item Deep Sea Merchant would pay a high price to ''buy''. That was the ship lantern. Deep Sea Merchant was incredibly powerful, so much so that even a fully armed Third-order Transcendent or even a large merchant ship had a tough time fighting it head-on. That meant it could rely on plundering rather than trading. However, it had one fatal weakness: It feared light. Even a slight touch of light caused its body to rapidly melt. Thus, Deep Sea Merchant would do everything possible to destroy or buy the lanterns of ships, then devour them entirely in the darkness. Installing a high-end ship lantern for a night voyage was essential, largely because of the Deep Sea Merchant. Only on m v|le|mp|yr Chen Qi looked at the blood on the sea surface. Just now, a cadre of the Black Rabbit Gang, in an attempt to approach him, had extinguished the ship lantern, and at the same time, Chen Qi had shattered his kerosene lamp. The moment the light vanished, he was dragged into the sea by the Deep Sea Merchant, leaving no trace behind. "Deep Sea Merchant, huh..." Chen Qi lifted his head and flashed a villainous friendly smile at the Deep Sea Merchant. The items sold by the Deep Sea Merchant were quite good, and players had even made guides on how to find him. However, many people leave Moonstone City by sea, and under normal circumstances, the probability of encountering the Deep Sea Merchant was very small. This was truly a rare event! He and the cadre of the Black Rabbit Gang had indeed hit the jackpot! In many people''s eyes, the Deep Sea Merchant was a frightening monster, and their first reaction upon seeing him was to protect their ship lantern and then run with all their might. But in Chen Qi''s eyes, the level of danger the creature presented hadn''t reached the point where he needed to flee. Besides ''fearing light,'' the Deep Sea Merchant had another huge weakness. That was the charred lantern in its hand. The Deep Sea Merchant''s charred lantern emitted a faint glow, and only within this special light could it barely maintain its physical form while directly facing the light of the ship lantern. Without this lantern, it could not look directly at Chen Qi''s small houseboat, nor could it have come so close to his small houseboat. This meant that although the Deep Sea Merchant''s power far exceeded his own, Chen Qi could also fire at the charred lantern in its hand and then smash the kerosene lamp at it to kill it. As long as he stayed within the light and possessed a ranged weapon capable of attacking the charred lantern, he had a chance of killing it. The Deep Sea Merchant was very powerful, yet also very fragile. As the Deep Sea Merchant approached Chen Qi, the skull''s neck emitted a cracking sound: "Guest... as you can see, my lantern is broken, can you sell me one..." "I''m not in the mood for your childish tricks. Tell me, what do you have to sell!" Chen Qi interrupted sharply and pointed his gun firmly at the other''s lantern. He was short on time and had no interest in playing a ''cat and mouse'' game with the Deep Sea Merchant. When facing the Deep Sea Merchant, one must never show fear. Otherwise, there was a very high chance that he would use some long-range weapons to directly attack your ship. "..." The Deep Sea Merchant was silent for a while. He had drifted in the sea for many years, but this was the first time someone had been so arrogant. He stretched out his pitch-black bony hand: "Guest... people call me... the monster of the deep sea... do you..." The lantern in the hands of the Deep Sea Merchant shook, he was after all a famous old monster from the deep sea. The other party should show him some respect. Chen Qi glanced at him coldly. They both mingled on the high seas. If the other was a sea monster, then he was an Enchanting Demon of the deep sea! This guy, still expecting him to show respect... Chen Qi examined the figure in front of him carefully. On player forums and academic forums of Shell Country, there had always been questions about whether the Deep Sea Merchant was a special type of sea beast. The Deep Sea Merchant was not a sea beast. In the bestiary of the Witch Sea, only special parasitic sea beasts had high intelligence. But even the intelligent parasitic sea beasts could only mimic some human actions. Therefore, the "Deep Sea Merchant" was very likely a Transcendent who had embarked on the path of madness and became shell-like. High-order Transcendents, if they chose the wrong method for advancement, could likely distort and evolve into something akin to a monster. In the eyes of Transcendents, this kind of distortion was known as ''the path of madness''. To avoid further transformation, they needed to complete their ''occupational tasks'' more crazily to stabilize their mental anchors. The fact that the Deep Sea Merchant showed no reaction to his deep-sea aura also proved that the other''s nature was still ''human''. For such strange creatures, there was no need for polite words, nor should one show fear.... Chen Qi propped his chin and said fiercely: "Cut the crap! Believe it or not, I''ll blow up that lantern in your hand!" The lantern¡­ The Deep Sea Merchant hesitated for a moment. He was not angry, instead, he slightly stepped back. The other knew his weakness... The Deep Sea Merchant pulled back the lantern: "Guest... it seems you are more knowledgeable than I thought... it seems, the Sea Goddess has brought us..." "Say it again, I''m not interested in hearing your nonsense." Chen Qi was getting impatient: "Come on, what goods do you have? And, has no one told you that as a merchant, you should polish your spoken language? Speaking so haltingly, why are you even selling things?" The whole person of the Deep Sea Merchant stopped for a moment. The other was too arrogant, really too arrogant! He even mocked his speech! After all, he did not have a normal head and his entire body was skeletal, appearing on such a dark windy night. Couldn''t he be shown some respect! It would have been nice to see a fleeting look of fear in his eyes. The customer is god... The Deep Sea Merchant felt insulted, but still spoke amiably: "Guest, I have many fine items here. I have a special aphrodisiac that can temporarily make you grow tentacles, greatly enhance your constitution, and let your wife experience pleasures beyond her imagination..." The items sold by the Deep Sea Merchant were mostly strange objects. Tentacle injections, which upon consumption, would make one''s body grow tentacles, and there was a high probability of losing rationality, becoming a monster that only reproduces. A typical rip-off product! "Not interested, next, tell me something useful in actual combat, not this kind of deceptive trash." Chen Qi immediately said. Besides, he still had a tentacle monster inside his spine. The whole person of the Deep Sea Merchant stirred. The rejection by the other was too decisive. Although he had only First Order strength, from the current situation, his knowledge was extraordinary. "Guest, it seems you do not like this item. I thought you, like me, also desired to be part of a race." He pondered for a moment, then listed his goods: "Tentacle Potion, Tentacle Sword, Snake Blood Staff, Storm Scroll, professional sea charts drawn by the Ice Devil Pirate Group, sea snake venom, and Skill Cards for deep sea breathing, Wendy summoning scroll..." Chapter 71 : 58: The Four Emperors of the Seas The Deep Sea Merchant listed his goods one by one. At the same time, he explained the rules of trade: "Ordinary potions and maps can be bought with money, but as for Skill Cards or other more rare items, besides money, you also need Black Blood mutant fish that have not decayed for more than three days and have been affected by the tides," he said. "Guest, compared to money, I prefer bartering." Chen Qi sat in the small boat, listening with interest. As a special merchant of the night, the items the Deep Sea Merchant sold were extremely rare. For instance, the deep-sea breathing technique¡ªnot only did it grant mastery of conventional Qi Power, but it also significantly enhanced one''s ability underwater. The Storm Scroll and the Windy Summoning Scroll were both incredibly powerful one-time use scrolls. The Tentacle Sword and the Snake Blood Staff were weapons with both strong negative and positive effects. The items sold by the Deep Sea Merchant were extremely expensive. Under normal circumstances, only those of the Third Rank could afford the Deep Sea Merchant''s items. After listening, Chen Qi pondered for a moment. His money was limited at the moment, and he didn''t have any Black Blood mutant fish, so he couldn''t afford most of the items. The cheapest items were sea snake fluid and the Ice Witch Pirate Group''s sea chart. The Ice Witch Pirate Group''s sea chart! A shock ran through Chen Qi''s mind. The Deep Sea Merchant even had this valuable item. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Among the many pirate groups of the Witch Sea, there were the infamous Four Pirate Emperors. Ranked from strongest to weakest, they were the Black Whale Pirate Group, the Sea God Pirate Group, the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and the Ice Witch Pirate Group. Each of the Four Pirate Emperors was founded with a great purpose, clad in a grand premise. The goal of the Black Whale Pirate Group was to hunt large whales. The Sea God Pirate Group consisted of a group of mad devotees who worship ancient deep-sea species. The merchant before him was very likely one of them. The Blood Blade Pirate Group was a product of a split within the Shell Country navy, with countless complicated feelings of love and hate toward the Shell Country navy. Meanwhile, the Ice Witch Pirate Group was established to investigate the legendary Ice Witch who resisted the large whale hundreds of years ago; they, like the legendary Ice Witch, also had a passion for studying history and archaeology. In player guides, the Ice Witch Pirate Group had an incredibly extensive professional sea chart. Unlike common charts sold in stores, it not only marked the terrain but also the frequent routes of many merchant ships and warships. More importantly, it detailed the conditions of dangerous sea regions. In the nearby seas, there were many accident-prone dangerous areas. The conditions of these dangerous areas were severely overlooked, with scant internal information available. That''s why the Ice Witch Pirate Group always treated their sea chart as a treasure, not readily revealing it. Often, to save time, or when encountering pirate attacks, many ships were forced to enter dangerous areas. Thus, for players who frequently engage in trade, adventure, and actions, the Ice Witch Pirate Group''s sea chart could be considered crucial. Chen Qi swallowed. The areas known as dangerous territories were so called not just because of Sea Beasts, but also due to special terrains like whirlpools. If he could get this sea chart from the Ice Witch Pirate Group, it meant his navigation would no longer be limited to ordinary sea routes, but could be more bold! Under normal circumstances, to obtain the Ice Witch Pirate Group''s map, one must spend a lot of effort and curry favor with the Ice Witch Pirate Group. "This map is very important; I must acquire it!" Chen Qi thought to himself and said to the Deep Sea Merchant before him: "The Ice Witch Pirate Group''s sea chart, how much is it?" The Deep Sea Merchant made a creaking sound and extended a charcoal-black burnt finger. "One million Shell Coins?" Chen Qi''s heart missed a beat. The Deep Sea Merchant said: "That''s the market price. I never overcharge my customers for their first purchase, so let''s say eight hundred thousand Shell Coins. This map is taboo. You might want to inquire about it. Even the forgeries are worth ..." Chen Qi thought for a moment. The Ice Witch Pirate Group''s sea chart was indeed rare; in some black markets, it could fetch two million, and there was also a need to sign a strict non-disclosure agreement. Selling the Ice Witch Pirate Group''s map could prompt not only pursuits from the Ice Witch Pirate Group but also from the navy. And the chance of buying counterfeit items was also very high. Chen Qi checked his backpack card; he currently had only four hundred thousand Shell Coins on hand. He would have to barter. Chen Qi picked up a bucket filled with Ghost Fire Oil. "Half a bucket of Ghost Fire Oil, how about that?" This half bucket of Ghost Fire Oil, if sold to a weapons merchant, might bring about four hundred thousand Shell Coins, much cheaper than the price mentioned by the Deep Sea Merchant. But compared to money, the Deep Sea Merchant preferred to barter. "Ghost Fire Oil..." The tentacles on the head of the Deep Sea Merchant twisted slightly. With so much ghost oil, the other party was likely a merchant specialized in collecting ghost oil. Without professional techniques, this couldn''t be done. "It is possible..." The Deep Sea Merchant replied, as this could expand his shop. The two of them took out the goods separately, maneuvered for five minutes, then tossed the goods onto each other''s vessels. Hopefully, they aren''t counterfeit... Chen Qi received a one-meter-long sea map and scanned it from left to right. The map meticulously described the various terrains of dangerous territories, numerous merchant shipping routes, as well as some well-known pirate group bases. It matched the sea map he remembered. They were genuine! Chen Qi kept the sea map. At that moment, the Deep Sea Merchant glanced into the distance: "Customer... do you have anything else you want to buy?" "No more." Chen Qi replied. The Deep Sea Merchant picked up the black oar: "Customer, if you have nothing else to buy, I should be leaving. After all, the night is still long..." The other became a lot more polite... Chen Qi thought for a moment and asked, "Where can I find you?" The Deep Sea Merchant was stunned for a while; having been a monster in the sea for many years, it was the first time he had seen a First Order Transcendent not run away but actually seek him out. An interesting customer... The Deep Sea Merchant fell silent for a moment before replying, "Near the shore, Sea Flower Island." "Oh." Chen Qi nodded. He didn''t actively want to seek out the Deep Sea Merchant. With his current strength, venturing into the other''s territory would undoubtedly be walking into a trap. Having more information wouldn''t be a bad thing. Click, click! The Deep Sea Merchant picked up the charred lantern in his hand, lifted his head, looked towards the small houseboat''s bright boat lantern, hesitated for a long time, and eventually, accompanied by mist, left the place. "Sigh..." He left... Chen Qi let out a long sigh. He had just completed a trade with a black skeleton whose strength far surpassed his own. This skeleton in the mist had claimed the lives of many people. In the darkness, a Second-tier Black Rabbit Gang cadre didn''t survive even a second. If he hadn''t encountered even more ferocious monsters and had enough understanding of the Deep Sea Merchant, he might have shown fear as well. Moreover, obtaining the sea map of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, this voyage could be called a full success! Chen Qi walked into the cabin, spread out the recently obtained sea map, and took out a pen, writing "Deep Sea Merchant" above Sea Flower Island. Then, he positioned the pen over Moonstone City. He had traveled southeast from Moonstone City for about an hour. "It should be at this position..." Chen Qi placed the pen where he currently was. At this position, there were marks for Ghost Fire Fish and bullet squids. In addition to the shipping route, various sea beasts'' activity areas were also drawn... Chen Qi was pleased; this sea map was even more detailed than he imagined. The sea area surrounding his current location was outlined with bright red lines. Within these red lines was a particularly dangerous area, which was also an area that ordinary vessels should never enter. He was already at the edge of a dangerous sea area. Chen Qi''s pen moved towards the direction of the dangerous sea area. Not far from his current location, there was a white coral pattern. And next to the coral pattern, there was also a drawing of a black sea dragon. A nearshore overlord? Chen Qi observed this hazardous sea area. It was densely marked with many dangerous sea beasts. It seemed that the reason for marking this area as dangerous wasn''t related to whirlpools or cracks, but purely because of the sea beasts. Chen Qi paused his pen over the coral reef. From the distribution of sea beasts, this place was likely a habitat for sea beasts. Chen Qi stood up, took out the Compass, and looked out the window. Under the dim seawater, the school of Ghost Fire Fish that had just finished eating Extraordinary Fish Bait was heading towards the dangerous sea area. Chen Qi suddenly felt a surge of excitement. The night was still long; perhaps, he could take a trip to that dangerous sea area. Chapter 72: Chapter 59: Farewell to the Sea Dragon ``` The Ghost Fire Fish''s speed became faster and faster, and soon, it disappeared at the horizon. Why did it run away... Chen Qi felt somewhat reluctant, but he went inside the boat cabin and turned the direction of the small houseboat. The direction of the Ghost Fire Fish was exactly towards the dangerous sea area. Chase! Boom! The small houseboat headed towards the dangerous sea area marked on the sea chart. About twenty minutes passed. Chen Qi stepped out of the cabin, holding a kerosene lamp, carefully observing the movements on the sea surface. As he got closer to the center of the dangerous area on the sea chart, there were more and more active fish. Moray eels, flying fish, as well as electric jellyfish, black mud monsters... The quantity and quality of fish in the current location were a whole level higher than in the previous sea area! If one were to fish here, they would definitely return with a full load! Chen Qi, holding the lamp, looked down, as two or three Moonlight Fish swam past below his feet. Quite pretty... However, just at that moment, a loud bang sounded! The whole small houseboat suddenly shuddered! Chen Qi hurriedly leaned back to adjust his center of gravity and barely stabilized himself. This shake nearly threw him directly into the sea. What happened... Chen Qi turned his head sharply to look. At the sea surface where the houseboat had just passed, there was a small, white, tree-like protrusion. It wasn''t very tall above the water''s surface, and in the dark of night, it was quite difficult to notice. Upon closer inspection, there were quite a few such protrusions ahead. Damn, if we keep sailing like this, the boat will be smashed to pieces! "Water Elves, stop the boat!" Chen Qi commanded, then entered the cabin and shut down the engine. As a modified boat, the small houseboat''s braking system was almost nominal. Even after stopping the engine, there was still a considerable amount of inertia. Are we going to hit it anyway? Chen Qi worried. "Woo!" The Water Elves, upon receiving the command, let out a sharp cry, then swam swiftly to the front of the small houseboat like seven well-trained crew members. "Wow! Wow! Wow!" With their combined strength, the small houseboat stopped abruptly and even moved back a bit! "Hmph!" The Water Elves showed a confident expression to their master. "Nicely done!" Water Elves could be used not only for acceleration but also for braking... Chen Qi praised, then picked up the lamp and carefully surveyed the surrounding sea area. The white protrusions were more like branches of a tree than rocks. On the nearby sea surface, there were far more than one protrusion of white branches. Chen Qi looked beneath the sea surface, initially believing that the sea chart marked white corals. Now it seemed, beneath the surface of this sea, there appeared to grow a gigantic tree. The farther forward he went, the bigger and stouter the protruding branches became. Chen Qi furrowed his brows. The sea area ahead was scattered with white branches. In such a place, it was impossible for any ship to pass through. Even a small vessel like the houseboat couldn''t forcefully make its way through these dense white branches. Swim across? No, that would be too problematic in case of an accident. The best way would be to use a spell known as Sea Walking, but that spell could not be mastered without reaching at least Second-tier. Chen Qi shook his head and then set his gaze on the Water Elves beneath his feet. Fortunately, he was a Pet Beast Trainer with rich theoretical experience! Water Elves were naturally intelligent and should understand my intent... Chen Qi gave some gestures to the Water Elves, and then placed them on the water. "Woo! Woo! Woo!" The seven Water Elves nodded; they were all professionally trained. Following that, Chen Qi stepped out with his left foot, gingerly placing it on one of the Water Elves. He pressed down with his foot, finding it quite solid, almost like standing on land. Then, he stepped out with his right foot onto another Water Elf. Just like that, he successfully stood atop the surface of the sea! "Phew, it works, but it is a bit of a test of balance." Chen Qi spread his arms wide to stabilize himself. This technique of walking on the sea with the aid of Water Elves was not as simple as he thought. ``` After adapting for a moment, the instant he lifted his right foot, a Deep Sea Water Elf obediently swam to his landing spot. Stepping down, lifting up, stepping down, lifting again! By repeatedly performing this action, he managed to walk on the sea without using any spells. Sea Walking. Deep Sea Water Elf, youthful model! "Perfect!" Chen Qi took a few steps and felt immense joy in his heart. He truly was a genius, having mastered an incredibly practical spell for the open sea in just a few minutes! This spell, even many second-tier mages might not be able to learn in a year! Maintain balance, maintain balance... He held a lantern in his left hand and a black knife in his right, carefully walking towards the center of the sea area. The closer he got to the sea region, the more he could see the huge branches on the sea surface, and more and more schools of fish. Apart from being spectacular, this giant tree seemed to grow highly nutritious food, which was why there were so many fish around... Chen Qi thought. He had never before seen such a peculiar scene as a giant white tree growing inside the sea. Before he knew it, he had already reached the center of this sea area. Chen Qi lifted his head. A massive white tree grew here, showing at least thirty meters above the water surface. And this was just the height visible above the sea. What a spectacle... Chen Qi cautiously crouched down, picked up the lantern, and peered below at the roots of the white tree. The roots under the seabed were the main part of the tree. In the pitch darkness below the sea surface, he saw the giant roots extending like a staircase to the depths of the ocean, bottomless. At that moment, the quiet Deep Sea Water Elf beneath him stirred. The lantern in Chen Qi''s hand swayed slightly. He saw it! At the root was a bright white fruit. And beside the fruit, there was a large black shadow. A Sea Dragon was coiled on the massive roots of the white tree! In an instant, the creature that was coiled around the roots moved abruptly, and the entire ocean seemed to shake. A tremendous oppressive force overwhelmed the sea surface at that moment, causing the surrounding fish to instantly flee from the center of the sea area. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!" Aside from the two Deep Sea Water Elves at Chen Qi''s feet, the other five Deep Sea Water Elves suddenly leaped out from under the water and clung to him, trembling ceaselessly. They felt an unprecedented fear! Boom! A Sea Dragon, covered in pitch-black scales, violently burst out of the water, causing huge waves, then opened its bloody, fang-filled maw and roared at Chen Qi. Roar! It was horrifying! The Deep Sea Water Elves were so frightened that they vibrated at an extremely high frequency! Such a huge case of getting up on the wrong side of the bed! Chen Qi, holding the lantern, stood up and then smiled: "Long time no see, Near Sea Overlord. I didn''t expect your home to be here." The newcomer was none other than the acknowledged overlord of the nearby sea¡ªthe Black Ship Sea Dragon! From its youthful size and unique demeanor, it was undoubtedly the same Black Ship Sea Dragon he had encountered on his first sea journey. The resting place of the Near Sea Overlord was actually here. Chen Qi patted the Near Sea Overlord''s head with his hand. Seeing the other party again brought an indescribable sense of affinity. Their tone was as dominant as ever, and the oppressive feeling was just as terrifying. He had changed since then, having mastered the Body Forging Skill and advanced to the First Order. But still, facing such a colossal creature, he could not help but feel instinctive fear. Chen Qi subconsciously glanced at the creature''s mouth full of sharp teeth. The other party was gaping, begging him for Extraordinary Fish Bait. It was apparent that it really enjoyed the junk food ''Extraordinary Fish Bait''. "Sorry, I didn''t bring a fishing rod; I can''t gather Extraordinary Fish Bait. I will feed you later." Chen Qi patted the Black Ship Sea Dragon''s head again and then soothed the Deep Sea Water Elves. Whirring! The Deep Sea Water Elves lay trembling on his body, turning him into a vibrating electric motor! Chen Qi steadied his stance and soothed: "Don''t be afraid, it''s okay, it''s just a little Sea Dragon..." After a long while, the Deep Sea Water Elves ceased trembling and looked up at their master with adoration! The Deep Sea Water Elves didn''t think I tamed the Black Ship Sea Dragon with dominance, did they... Chen Qi laughed, clapped his hands, and looked at the white tree before him. More than the Black Ship Sea Dragon, he was even more curious about the white tree before him. He leaped onto the white tree and then looked at the surrounding fish. This place might make for a fine sea farm. Chapter 73: Chapter 60: Deep Sea Giant Tree White Giant Tree... Chen Qi stood on the white tree root, gently stroking the rough bark. He picked up the black knife and lightly slashed it, and a small amount of white sap flowed out... It should be nutritious... He picked up the lantern and carefully inspected it again. Besides, on many branches under the sea, there were a lot of algae growing. Chen Qi stared intently and saw some fish eating the algae. From the appearance, it was the same school of Ghost Fire Fish! After Chen Qi harvested the Ghost Fire Oil from the Ghost Fire Fish, they almost lost the ability to prey on other small fish. Having no other choice, the poor fishes could only come to this place to eat some algae to supplement their nutrition. Chen Qi excitedly rubbed his hands together. This place was really great! Undoubtedly, for sea beasts, this was a natural buffet restaurant. The giant tree attracted small fish, and the small fish attracted sea beasts. And the sea beasts attracted him! The special terrain led to the number of sea beasts here being far more than in other places. Wasn''t this a natural sea beast farm! Chen Qi looked at these Ghost Fire Fish. As expected, until new Ghost Fire Oil grew, Ghost Fire Fish could only stay here and eat algae. So every once in a while, he would come here to harvest the Ghost Fire Oil from the Ghost Fire Fish and earn a large sum of money. If he had a net, perhaps he could even keep the Ghost Fire Fish here. In the future, he could completely throw some weak sea beasts directly into this place. "Good, good, this place is mine. Who agrees, who opposes?" The Deep Sea Water Elf nodded in agreement, they all agreed. With seven agreements, even the boss around here, the Black Ship Sea Dragon, had no objection! Chen Qi memorized the place, then looked at the tree root under the sea. At the root of the White Giant Tree, the Black Ship Sea Dragon''s lair, there was a gleaming white fruit. "This is..." Chen Qi''s heartbeat quickened. His intuition told him that the fruit at the root of the tree was likely a very powerful Extraordinary material. It was too far from him. With his current diving skills, it would be really difficult to get it. "Deep Sea Water Elves! Go get it!" Chen Qi said. However, the seven Deep Sea Water Elves paused, their round blue eyes widened. They seemed to be saying, "Me go?" That place was where the Nearshore Dominator, the Black Ship Sea Dragon, resided! "Boo hoo hoo!" The Deep Sea Water Elves blinked their big blue eyes, pleading with their master. Please no! (>©n<)! They really didn''t want to do it! These guys were quite good at acting cute... For a moment, Chen Qi actually felt a bit reluctant to force them. At this moment, the Black Ship Sea Dragon, which had been waiting to be fed, looked at Chen Qi. The wise dragon understood! With a ''boom''! It instantly dived into the sea, then used its large mouth to pick the fruit and swam back up! The entire process was as fast as a Frisbee-catching frenzied husky! "Ha, ha, ha..." The Black Ship Sea Dragon swam up to the surface, opened its bloody mouth, and seemed to show off, glaring at the Deep Sea Water Elves with its copper bell-like eyes. On its huge tongue was the glowing fruit of the White Giant Tree. Chen Qi was shocked and then glared at the panicked Deep Sea Water Elves. See, what efficiency! If you don''t do it, there are sea beasts that will! Black Ship Sea Dragon, you are amazing... Chen Qi was overjoyed, holding the white fruit in his hand. A very special prompt appeared before his eyes. [Pale Scale Fruit: Nature Form: Cup, Lantern Description: A legendary Extraordinary potion material, cannot be consumed directly. When mixed with other materials, it can be used to create a potion that greatly enhances physical defense, inspiration, and constitution. If consumed directly, it will cause excessive inspiration, leading to temporary spiritual madness, and uncontrollable growth of white scales. Note: The fruit, which absorbs the essence of the sea, can make the body capable of resisting sea beasts and inspiration capable of seeing ghosts!] Chen Qi clicked his tongue. He recalled that this fruit was well-known on the forum. Ordinary people who took the potion made from this fruit would find their physical strength nearly comparable to Transcendents who mastered the Body Forging Skill! Besides that, it could greatly enhance inspiration. Chen Qi swallowed a mouthful of saliva. This was undoubtedly the rarest Extraordinary material he had encountered so far! The only downside was that the potency of this Extraordinary medicinal material was too strong and must be mixed with other materials to be made into a potion that could be consumed. If he took a bite now, it would be like eating a poison mushroom raw. "To handle this fruit, I need a Pharmacist..." Chen Qi thought. An ordinary pharmacist simply couldn''t handle a medicinal material as potent as the Pale Scale Fruit. At least a Third Rank Cup Phase [Pharmacist] was needed to process the Pale Scale Fruit. He only knew two people capable of making potions, Little Raven and the Flower Witch. No, with Little Raven''s level, it''s probably impossible to handle the Pale Scale Fruit! Only the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch''s Third Rank profession was precisely [Pharmacist], and her skill level far exceeded anyone else''s. Her powerful potion-making skills were renowned even in Moonstone City! The potions she produced were at least 30% more effective than those made by ordinary Third Rank pharmacists. Chen Qi shook his head. The Flower Witch''s skills were indeed high. But he had no idea where she had gone. To find the Flower Witch, he probably needed Miracle Journalist Pei Lu. Of course, Moonstone City was not without other skilled pharmacists. However, the fee charged by Third Rank pharmacists was daunting to even think about. Their prices were enough to ruin an ordinary city family. And not everyone in this world was as kind as the Flower Witch. Power was the currency of this world. If an unbacked First Order Transcendent''s life were weighed against a Pale Scale Fruit that could greatly enhance physical strength, most Transcendents would choose the Pale Scale Fruit. Seeking their help to make potions? You''d be lucky if they didn''t turn you into one! Chen Qi put away the Pale Scale Fruit and placed it at the bottom of his backpack card. This trip out to sea, harvesting the Pale Scale Fruit, could be considered a huge gain! "Ha, ha, ha¡ª" The Black Ship Sea Dragon opened its mouth wide. It couldn''t wait for Chen Qi to reward it with an Extraordinary Fish Bait. "Ahem..." I didn''t bring a fishing rod... Chen Qi coughed twice. He didn''t yet have the ability to dismantle knowledge, nor did he understand the principles behind using Extraordinary Fish Bait. Therefore, his Extraordinary Fish Bait required a fishing rod to use. "Don''t worry, follow me, little sea dragon..." Chen Qi once again used Water Walking and headed to his small houseboat. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just like that, the Deep Sea Water Dragon followed behind him. As he walked, he scanned the surrounding area once more. Apart from Ghost Fire Fish, there were two main types of sea beasts in this sea area: Bullet Squid and Black Mud. Bullet Squid, in the sea, used a skill called "Bullet Dash" to capture prey like a bullet. It had a special oil that could be used to make an Extraordinary Potion that temporarily increased speed, but extracting it was incredibly difficult and time-consuming. Black Mud, as its name implied, was a massive piece of black mud, although it appeared weak, it was the most aggressive sea beast here. Especially towards humans, it would crawl onto ships, devouring any human it saw. But, unfortunately, this sea beast was almost worthless. The most valuable was still the Ghost Fire Fish! The materials were easy to obtain, and they were gentle by nature. One Ghost Fire Fish was worth eight thousand shell coins! Chen Qi thought for a moment. The more Ghost Fire Fish he gathered, the more Ghost Fire Fish would come close to the White Tree area. The more Ghost Fire Fish attracted to the White Tree area, the more Ghost Fire Oil he would have. Upon arriving at the houseboat, he took out a fishing rod and condensed two Extraordinary Fish Baits, feeding them to the Black Ship Sea Dragon. The Black Ship Sea Dragon happily swam around him a few times before going back to sleep. He had been in the Dangerous Sea Domain for some time. Before dawn, Chen Qi harvested another bucket of Ghost Fire Oil, caught ten Moonlight Fish, and gathered a bit of Bullet Squid material. Busy times always flew by, and before he knew it, the day had begun to burn, illuminating the sea before him. Sunlight shined on Chen Qi''s back, as if coated with a golden glaze. It was time to head back... Chen Qi wiped the sweat off his forehead and steered the houseboat back onto the normal route. At this moment, a distant fleet of ships gradually sailed by. The busy fishermen, who had been working overnight, were all smiles, raising their glasses on the ships to celebrate their luck and their harvest. That night, apart from last night''s mist, they neither encountered the fierce Black Mud nor the dreadful Ghost Fire Fish! Returning safe and sound with a full load, there was nothing worth celebrating more. My harvest was not small either... Chen Qi adjusted the direction of his houseboat and followed behind the fleet, heading towards Moonstone City. After selling the Ghost Fire Oil, he would have enough money to upgrade his equipment again. An hour later, the bustling port appeared in their sight. Chen Qi steered the houseboat towards his familiar docking spot. However, at this moment, he noticed someone he knew on the shore. The old man from the newsstand who provided him with information. The old man was among the crowd, frowning, making a "shh" gesture. Is he telling me not to say much? Why are you here? Chen Qi tilted his head in confusion. The old man frowned but didn''t say much. At this moment, a man in a light blue uniform, wearing a beret and holding an iron rod, walked towards Chen Qi''s houseboat. Judging by his attire, he was a harbor police officer, responsible for maintaining order at the port! The storm badge on his chest symbolized power and strength. He was also someone many ordinary fishermen least wanted to deal with! Being targeted by Moonstone City''s police was quite troublesome. Looking for me? Chen Qi touched his chin and looked at the man. The harbor police officer, with a cigarette in his mouth and a scar on his left eye, looked exceptionally fierce. He walked up to Chen Qi, took out his badge, and coldly said, "Did you kill someone? Do you know that?" Chapter 74: Chapter 61 Great Internet Celebrity The port police showed their credentials briefly and then quickly tucked them back into their pocket. "I... killed someone?" Chen Qi''s eyes widened slightly, his mouth agape in confusion. "Yes." The port police took a firm stance, not wanting to give Chen Qi a chance to defend himself: "Someone suspects you of killing a hunter employed by the Rabbit Tailor Shop in the hunting grounds for your own benefit." Rabbit, hunting grounds... Chen Qi thought for a moment¡ªit was about the previous incident. In Shell Country, there was a law that prohibited harming others for monetary gain within cracks unless it was an emergency. But the cracks were places governed by strength, and coupled with the difficulty of gathering evidence, this law was practically nominal. To invoke this law, extensive eyewitness and physical evidence was needed. Usually, it was only applied when two groups engaged in a fight resulting in casualties and compensation was sought. In the hunting grounds, he had indeed fought with members of the Black Rabbit gang. But it was mutual combat, not a one-sided attack. Moreover, re-opening the crack in the hunting ground would take at least thirty days. By then, all evidence would have vanished. In other words, this was merely a suspicion, and a superficial one at that. A rather lame excuse. Bad news, he was falsely accused of murder. Good news, he really did kill. Chen Qi was about to speak. However, the next moment, the port police continued firmly: "This incident is very serious; if handled improperly, you could face at least twenty years in prison. Now, we need you to go to the Rabbit Tailor Shop in District Three to verify something." Rabbit Tailor Shop? Twenty years in prison? Just spouting anything... Chen Qi didn''t quite know how to describe it. Even if they really suspected him, shouldn''t he be going to the police station? Because of concerns about the Black Rabbit gang, Chen Qi had been confined to the port and commercial streets of Moonstone City these past few days. Gangs had strict territory demarcations, and they were not allowed to cause trouble in the port and commercial streets. Heading to the Rabbit Tailor Shop in District Three. It was clear they wanted to lure him into their territory to slaughter him like a pig! Chen Qi touched his neck and looked speechlessly at the uniformed port police officer. This might not even qualify as a fabricated charge but rather a clumsy scam. His case was probably not even filed at the police station. The so-called ''murder'' was merely a clumsy method by the Black Rabbit gang to draw him into their den. Chen Qi smiled and said cooperatively: "Officer, I will go to the police station to explain this matter." The port police hesitated, their steady tone suddenly quickening: "No need, your case has not reached the point where we need to involve the police station. Go to the Rabbit Tailor Shop first." He gripped the iron rod in his hand, intending to coerce the other party more aggressively. He sized up Chen Qi, who still had a gun tucked under his clothes and wore clothes that emitted a certain transcendent aura. He appeared very calm. The port police silently lowered their cap: "This matter is still under investigation. When the investigation reaches a certain point, someone will come to find you." Then, as if nothing had happened, the port police left the area. Is that it? Chen Qi crossed his arms and shook his head. What the heck! He thought the other party would come up with a decent excuse. After seeing the police leave, the old man from the newspaper kiosk who had been watching the drama closely came over: "Customer, that was quite a close call, but don''t worry. With the gang''s power, framing someone isn''t so easy." The old man from the newspaper kiosk looked sympathetically at Chen Qi. He had seen such tricks too many times before. The gangs, relying on their numbers and the law, bullied the young arrivals in Moonstone City, squeezing every bit of value from them. Although he was old, he still felt indignant seeing these examples of bullies using their power to falsely accuse good people. At that moment, pedestrians by the port, seeing the police had walked away, also whispered: "Yes, boss, rest assured, although there are some bad apples in the Moonstone City police force, overall there are more good ones. As long as you explain things clearly, they don''t just arrest people without reason." "Yeah, picking on a young chef is no great feat." Chen Qi looked around. Where did you all come from? Normally, this place wouldn''t be so crowded. And it seemed like all these people were here waiting for him. What happened? And what are these people here for? Chen Qi came down from the boat and walked up to an old man at the newsstand, asking softly: "Thanks for the heads-up, boss. Also, why are there so many people here?" From the way these people dressed, they weren''t fishermen. Could it be that he had gotten into some trouble again? "Eh?" The newsstand old man was startled: "Hasn''t Perlu told you?" "?" Chen Qi looked puzzled. Following that, the newsstand owner handed Chen Qi a freshly printed Dove Times newspaper. Chen Qi opened the newspaper and quickly scanned through it. It was the latest edition, filled with recent major news: "[The legendary treasure exists, and the Black Whale Group has found the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure and is now holding an unprecedented gathering! The Flower Witch appeared at the hunting grounds, slaughtering the entire field single-handedly! A person suspected to be the Blade Witch appeared in a pub for a barmaid, causing a massacre! The navy reorganized, establishing a system of three major admirals! Life changes after the Crack Tide Descended.]" This has nothing to do with me, right? Chen Qi looked at these headlines. The news segment on the Flower Witch didn''t mention him either. Wait a minute... Chen Qi flipped to the back of the newspaper. In a little corner, there was a title. Miracle Reporter Perlu''s Little Fun Encounter: "[During an investigation, I was so hungry I literally fell from the sky, landing on a shabby chef''s boat. I thought it was just another overpriced sea restaurant, but to my surprise, it was super delicious! Indeed, during busy times, one''s luck improves. This must be the goddess''s reward for my hard work. Dear readers, I will strive to bring you more thrilling and explosive news!"] Besides the text, there was also a selfie of Perlu sitting on the flying Dove, stylishly set against the sea and a small houseboat. "..." Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi raised an eyebrow. What the heck? Is this supposed to be in the newspaper? Doesn''t the management of the Dove Times care at all? And when did she take that picture? Perlu, are you posting for social media or what! After mentally commenting, Chen Qi collected his thoughts. Perlu, as the most famous journalist in Moonstone City, although only of the First Order in public perception, had built a considerable reputation through her fame and various maneuverings. In Moonstone City, there were many who loved her and many who hated her. Simply put, Perlu was a super internet celebrity! Meaning, the people in front of him, unlike the police from earlier, weren''t here to cause trouble. They were purely influenced by the celebrity effect, here to eat! And judging by their excited expressions, they had been waiting quite a while. I''ve become a celebrity hotspot? Chen Qi touched his head, somewhat surprised as he looked at the crowd. Chapter 75: Chapter 62 The First Deal Chen Qi looked at the expectant crowd before him. Why had things turned out this way? Why were they so idle? You see, being a chef was just a disguise for his Hunter profession! If this went on, he was afraid he would actually become one of Moonstone City''s famous five-star chefs. But judging by their excited expressions, they had waited for him for a full hour in this place. And that didn''t even include the time they spent contacting their connections to find him. It was hard to refuse. Oh well, might as well complete a career task. There were ten people who had come specifically for a meal, and the small houseboat simply could not accommodate so many people. Chen Qi thought about it, moored the small houseboat in a less crowded corner, then found some wooden chairs and tables and set up a small street food stall. "Ladies and gentlemen, today we only have fish, no other dishes." Chen Qi said. It was a good opportunity to handle all the Moonlight Fish he had caught last night and make a decent amount of money. "You only offer fish, no other dishes? Is this how you run a business?" A clothing store owner in a plaid shirt said. "Sorry everyone, we don''t have many ingredients left, but today we have freshly caught Moonlight Fish." Chen Qi shook his head. If he offered a full menu and kept the shop running all day, he really would become a professional chef. Just opening the shop occasionally and cooking some dishes was enough. The customers looked puzzled, but then thought to themselves. Could it be that this chef is the legendary type who seeks quality over quantity? Moreover, Moonlight Fish is not a common dish, but a real high-end dish! It greatly challenges a Transcendent Chef to enhance the natural flavor of the meat! This kind of chef truly deserved Pelu''s recommendation! Chen Qi went into the boat house and placed the Moonlight Fish on the chopping board. The flesh of Moonlight Fish was delicious. To preserve the original flavor of the meat, steaming was a quite good method. He peeled off the unusable luminescent cells on the fish''s skin, then removed the blood clots, innards, and other impurities. Then he washed and cut the spring onions into sections, sliced the ginger, and sprinkled some seasoning to marinate. Finally, he steamed the fish, seasoned it, drizzled oil, and lastly, sprinkled some Soul Seasoning and a bit of spring onion on top, then served it. In no time at all, a beautifully fragrant steamed Moonlight Fish was ready! [You have cooked Steamed Moonlight Fish, earning 100 Spiritual Points.] 100 Spiritual Points... That was higher than the previous record of 80 Spiritual Points! The Spiritual Points provided by Transcendent ingredients were higher than those from ordinary food. Chen Qi clapped his hands and served the Steamed Moonlight Fish to the eagerly waiting customers outside. As a high-end rare ingredient, even without any processing, Moonlight Fish could sell for fifteen hundred Shell Coins. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So, Chen Qi quadrupled the price: "Six thousand Shell Coins per serving." Six thousand Shell Coins! Everyone was surprised. That''s too cheap! "Boss, do you really do business this way..." It was their first time seeing Moonlight Fish sold so cheaply. Indeed, as Pelu the reporter said, although this small shop had a simple environment, it was really affordable! Chen Qi raised an eyebrow. Even with the price quadrupled, they still found it cheap. The price of Transcendent ingredients after cooking was more outrageous than he had imagined. Ten fish would be sixty thousand Shell Coins! Chen Qi wasn''t relying on being a chef to make money. After all, cooking was just a hobby, and being a Hunter was his main job. But this income was quite decent. After serving the outside customers, Chen Qi went back inside the boat house and placed two servings of Moonlight Fish on the table. The newspaper stand old man didn''t sit at the small outside stall, but inside the boat house. The newspaper stand old man was a devoted fan of Moonlight Fish. Every season, he had to have a meal of Moonlight Fish. Of course, besides wanting to taste the delicious Moonlight Fish, he also had some information to share with Chen Qi. "Really delicious..." The newspaper stand old man cut a small piece of fish meat with his fork, placed it in his mouth, and savored it carefully. "Ah~ This preserved the original flavor of the meat! Boss, you really did a great job!" Soul Seasoning and Transcendent cooking greatly enhanced the natural taste of the Moonlight Fish. Outside the boat house, praises could also be heard! "Delicious, and so cheap! I told you, Pelu only speaks the truth!" "Although the presentation could be better, it certainly enhanced the flavor of the Moonlight Fish. With some wine, it would be perfect." "And, it seems to have successfully unlocked some Extraordinary Power." "Really, such a dedicated chef, and yet he has been targeted by the Black Rabbit Gang." Damn it, the online store''s reviews shouldn''t be so bad... Chen Qi smiled, and also tried a piece. [You have consumed Moonlight Fish, gaining an inspiration boost (medium), sensory enhancement, lasting approximately twelve hours.] Inspiration enhanced, along with sensory improvement. Chen Qi felt the sensations in his body. Moonlight Fish was a Transcendent ingredient, and coupled with Chef Skills, it could yield some unexpected effects. Watching the newspaper stand old man devouring big chunks of meat, Chen Qi steered the conversation back to the main topic: "Boss, about that police matter, do you know anything?" Chen Qi was still somewhat worried. This gang clearly wouldn''t let him off easily. Moreover, as expected, they were connected to the Black Whale Group. That is to say, they were related to the Black-eyed Captain of the Sawshark. With his current strength, he was good enough to take on ordinary gang members, but he was nowhere near ready to confront the Black-eyed Captain. However, he was now dressed in Hunter attire, his body had developed muscles, and he had shed the disheveled look he had when he first entered this world. The overall demeanor had changed, making it not easy to recognize him. And judging by the reaction of the Black Rabbit Gang, they clearly had no idea that he was connected with the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter. Chapter 76: Chapter 62 The First Deal_2 The newsstand old man paused for a moment, then shook his head: "Ah... I do know some of it. It''s about the Black Rabbit Gang. Lately, they have a significant operation in the works!" "A significant operation?" "Yes, although there''s no concrete evidence, according to our guesswork, it''s very likely that the Black Rabbit Gang will abandon their gang identity and become pirates! Moreover, they would be pirates under the Black Whale Group, one of the four great sea emperors!" The tone of the newsstand old man grew serious: "The people of the Black Whale Group, for their rule over the distant seas, are madly gathering forces in various coastal cities, just like recruitment. And now, our navy in Shell Country is still undergoing so-called restructuring, establishing the so-called ''Three Great Admirals and Seven Great Legions'', and they don''t have the time to deal with them." Join pirates? Chen Qi was startled. After the Crack Tide, the number and quality of cracks on the sea are far superior to those on land. The pirates'' income will increase considerably. But a gang is tightly connected to its region, and becoming pirates means giving up their long-established connections and resources. In a sense, it indeed constitutes an extremely bold decision! Following that, the newsstand old man picked up his rum and took a swallow: "If they are joining the pirates, it also means they no longer have to worry about their reputation in their own city, before leaving, do some even more ruthless acts. Apart from you, there are quite a few First Order and even Second-order Transcendents in the civilian district that the gangs have their eyes on. Those bastards, most likely because of what you acquired in the hunting grounds, are about to frame you criminally, forcibly take your possessions, and force you to join them!" The tone of the newsstand old man became vehement. This is typical bullying by exploiting power! He himself is a resident within the jurisdiction of the Black Rabbit Gang, and having suffered quite a bit by them, he had long harbored resentment towards the Black Rabbit Gang. "Is that so..." Chen Qi shook his head. His current personal strength wasn''t yet capable of contending against the entire gang. Even though he might manage to fight a Second-tier Hunter, facing a gang of over a hundred members, he definitely was not an opponent. But as long as he is careful, keeping himself safe under the gang''s hostile view is still feasible. The newsstand old man reassured: "However, don''t worry too much. Perlu is currently tracking the Flower Witch. Once she deals with the Flower Witch, she will investigate the relationship between the Black Whale Group and the Black Rabbit Gang." "Perlu?" "Yes, the collusion between the Black Whale Group and the gangs would also make news. She wouldn''t miss it." "Then let''s pray Miss Perlu quickly locates the Flower Witch." Chen Qi took a sip of his drink. The newsstand old man made a joke: "By the way! You are also quite young! Perlu has a significant background. When you meet her, calling Perlu ''big sister'' might get her to cover you." "To acknowledge Perlu as an elder sister? That sounds like a gang, doesn''t it?" Chen Qi swallowed his fish meat. "All the big companies in Moonstone City are maintaining a bunch of mercenaries, indeed no different from the gangs." The newsstand old man gave a bitter smile: S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Boss, our White Dove Newspaper is also a big company, and we have employed a great number of Transcendents. In terms of strength, far surpassing the ordinary gangs in Moonstone City. However, I''m different from Perlu; I''m just an old man who sells newspapers, an extern staff member, barely scraping by." "The newspaper..." Chen Qi swallowed his fish meat. He remembered from the forums, the White Dove Newspaper seemed open but was actually a quite secretive and closed Lamp Phase organization. The newspaper never recruited outsiders, hence the guides about the newspaper were extremely rare. The newsstand old man continued eating, reiterating: "Before Perlu takes action, be extremely careful." "I will." Chen Qi remembered the Black Rabbit Gang as he looked out the ship window, gazing at the distant sea. ... ... In the afternoon, in the third civilian district of Moonstone City. A room inside a three-story small villa. It used to be a room brimming with a classic elegance, but now, most of the furniture had been moved out, and the entire room looked starkly bare, with only a sofa and a table left. The Black Rabbit Gang was already preparing to leave Moonstone City to become pirates, and now, they were selling off a large number of properties in the city. On the sofa in the room sat a middle-aged man with a worried face. A man wearing gold-rimmed glasses opened the door and said to the middle-aged man on the sofa: "Black Rabbit, the brothers of the gang have been here for so many years, and there are still many who don''t want to leave." Black Rabbit, that was the code name for the leader of the Black Rabbit Gang. But he didn''t resemble a rabbit at all; from outward appearance, he was just a blonde middle-aged man, more like an overworked office worker than a gang leader. And the glasses-wearing man was the gang''s vice leader. Black Rabbit took the documents handed to him by the glasses-wearing man and stated calmly: "After indulging for so many days, haven''t the brothers'' grievances subsided yet? By the way, how''s the progress on kidnapping the wives and daughters of the three dissenters and then saving them?" The glasses-wearing man shook his head: "It was done quite well, no traces left behind. Those troublemakers, owing us favors, no longer have objections." As he spoke, the glasses-wearing man heaved a sigh and asked: "Black Rabbit, why must we leave Moonstone City, by using such tactics, to become pirates?" As a typical regional organization. The connections they had made in the civilian district, the properties they had purchased, and the shops they protected were all critical sources of income for them! Selling off their assets and buying large steamships to leave the civilian district was undoubtedly cutting off their own means of profit! Chapter 77: Chapter 62 The First Deal_3 Black Rabbit lit a cigarette: "Hey, did you know about the top layer of this world, the thirteen major Hunter organizations?" "The top layer, thirteen major Hunter organizations?" The man with glasses asked, puzzled. Black Rabbit stood up: "Yes, the thirteen major Hunter organizations. Just proceed on the Transcendent path, and at its end, you will inevitably meet them. I have personally seen a merchant from the [Chamber of Commerce] who could use other people''s souls as currency to conduct demonic trades, and in the blink of an eye, a village of a thousand people became mere chips in a bargain. I couldn''t believe that I was inhabiting the same world as someone with such powerful abilities." "Nobles'' power is more terrifying than we can imagine." Black Rabbit fell into reminiscence: "The nobles and Hunter organizations monopolized the Transcendent resources. If it weren''t for this Crack Tide, I, no we, might never have had a second chance to see these monsters. We were supposed to end up as dust on the ground, dying like sludge in the end. But this tide has granted us possibilities, a possibility toward a higher world. Join the Black Whale Group, join the wave, only then can we reach the upper layers of the world! Remaining in this civilian area, we will surely decay." "Sigh..." Advancing to a higher rank isn''t that easy..." The man with glasses shook his head and said: "Black Rabbit, your idea is good, and it''s for our brothers'' future. But the matter of the hunting ground and the death of Scarred Rabbit and others still makes many of our brothers uneasy. They fear that becoming pirates will lead them to die obscurely like those brothers." Hearing this, Black Rabbit rubbed his forehead: "This is easy to resolve, there should already be quite a few brothers believing that those who killed them were neither the Flower Witch nor the old Hunters, but another survivor, the supervisor." "Yes." Black Rabbit continued: "Then it''s easy to deal with. This way, our brothers will have an outlet, and we''ll find an opportunity to deal with him, letting our brothers vent their emotions." The man with glasses shook his head: "Boss, that man is more cautious than we thought. We already bribed a port policeman this morning to try to lure him to our territory. But it was useless. The Navy is restructuring, and there have been a lot of personnel changes in the police department. Our old connections are useless now. We can''t make a move at the port, it could easily attract the Navy''s attention. Moreover, his strength should be stronger than a typical First Order Transcendent, not easy to handle, and the newspaper people have mentioned him too; he''s not just some ordinary man from a small island, he''s also a somewhat renowned Chef." Another supervisor... Black Rabbit rubbed his brow: "You bribed a policeman to deal with him? Idiot, that''s not a person a small-time cop can handle. Being chosen as a supervisor, even our executives might not be his match. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We must be cautious in dealing with him. Trust me, in the crack, his rating is second only to the Flower Witch." "So what should we do?" The man with glasses asked, puzzled. The Black Rabbit gang had always bullied the weak and feared the strong; it had been a long time since they had taken on a tough challenge. The brothers of the Black Rabbit gang now needed a resolution, an explanation for their brothers'' tragic deaths in the hunting ground, an explanation that would allow them to become pirates. Black Rabbit was silent for a moment and then asked: "How much longer until the Black Rabbit, equipped with a water bullet system, is completed?" The Black Rabbit, a steamship purchased by the gang for a large sum, not only was equipped with cannons but also with a transcendent weapon system resembling torpedoes! They believed that with this large steam ironclad ship, they could make a name for themselves near the sea. "Three days." "Does that man go out to sea?" The man with glasses thought for a moment and answered: "He''s a Chef, seems to go fishing out at sea. Speaking of which, we had an executive who went after him on his own and we haven''t heard back yet. But according to the information I''ve gathered, it''s very likely he''s been attacked by either Ghost Fire Fish or a Deep Sea Merchant." Went after him on his own, then no news... Black Rabbit fell into thought: "Let''s pause the actions for now." This man''s strength is definitely not as simple as imagined. In Black Rabbit''s view, the clearance of the hunting ground might be related to this man. They can''t make a move at the port; the law protects him. But atop the great sea, just like the crack, it''s a lawless land not governed by any laws. No matter how strong he is, he is still just a human. Under a large steamship, he is as fragile as an ant. The reformed Black Rabbit gang needed an operation to establish confidence for their future maritime ventures! Black Rabbit, pacing back and forth while smoking, asked again: "Are you sure he goes out to sea?" "Sure, this time he even caught quite a few Moonlight Fish." Hearing this, Black Rabbit''s calm face finally curled into a faint smile: "Next time he goes out to sea, we go too. We need to let our brothers know that the money earned from being pirates is no less than in the gang. Just right, make this operation our first business deal since transforming into pirates." Chapter 78: Chapter 63 Qi Power The sky was overcast, drizzling lightly. Three days later, at the port of Moonstone City. Chen Qi pressed his hands on his constantly heaving abdomen, feeling the inhalation and exhalation, as well as the flow of Spiritual Power throughout his body. During these three days, he hadn''t caused any trouble but instead devotedly cared for the Ghost Fire Fish while practicing the White Mist Breathing and Blade Body Forging Skills. However, contrary to his expectations, the Black Rabbit Gang, which should have caused chaos, only resorted to verbal threats despite looking for trouble with him repeatedly. It was like the calm before a storm. Facing the Black Rabbit Gang and the unknown threats from the sea, only strong physical power could ensure his safety. Breathing techniques and body forging were prerequisites for many skills and equipment and were also important benchmarks for whether a First Order player met the combat standards. "Whew¡­" Chen Qi slowly exhaled a breath, feeling a burning sensation throughout his body. Thump thump! His heart beat strongly and powerfully. On his body, a layer of invisible gas had already formed! "I''ve done it!" Chen Qi was overjoyed. [You have fully mastered the Blade Body Forging Skill, constitution +5, slight increase in defense.] [You have mastered the White Mist Breathing, agility +2] [You have mastered Qi Power (White Mist type), which can enhance your body or attach Qi Power to your weapon.] After days of practice, he had finally completely assimilated the body forging and breathing techniques. Next, Chen Qi instructed the Deep Sea Water Elf to bring him two apples and toss them into the air. Then, grabbing the black blade, he leaned forward in a sword-drawing posture. A flash of the blade! The black blade produced a harsh swooshing sound. Without the blade even touching the apples, they were sliced into halves. An invisible Qi Power clung to the blade, then transformed into blade energy during the slashing, cutting the apples near the blade into two halves. Qi Power, which can be used for defense and attack, is a comprehensive enhancement for a First Order Transcendent! Now, his constitution had reached 23 points, and his agility reached 22 points. Now, even if someone attacked him with a knife or shot him with a regular bullet, it wouldn''t be a big deal! However, he had only mastered the simplest usage of Qi Power and couldn''t yet produce those incredibly powerful blade energies. Regardless, he now had the strength to pass through ordinary D-level cracks. Chen Qi immediately stripped off his shirt, took out his newly bought small mirror, and looked at himself. Now, his body had shed its frail form, displaying firm contours. He had the kind of figure that seemed slim clothed but muscular unclothed. At the same time, bolstered by his muscles, the blue spider Sea Beast pattern on his back appeared even more terrifying! "Whew, it wasn''t easy mastering the body forging and breathing techniques. I''ve finally reached the average level of first-order noobs mentioned on player forums." Chen Qi reflected, putting his shirt back on. While it might only be considered ''average level'' by players; mastering breathing techniques and body forging had already put him ahead of most first-order Transcendents in the New Day world. Even the player-acclaimed best academy style startup hardly produces such a strong powerhouse in such a short time! But in the crowded New Day game player forums, his accomplishment would probably be met with comments like "inferior to sports students," "that''s it?", "needs more training," "can you tackle a tiger?" He still needed to press on. Chen Qi stored the black blade into his backpack card, then walked inside the boat house to the miscellaneous box to check his newly purchased fishing nets and fish feed. Over these days, by catching Ghost Fire Fish in the White Tree area, he had amassed three barrels of Ghost Fire oil. He had sold a barrel in batches to various weapon stores, earning a total of eight hundred thousand Shell Coins! He had refrained from selling two barrels for fear that the abundance of Ghost Fire oil might intimidate the store owners and arouse suspicion. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ghost Fire Fish were relatively rare Transcendent creatures, and he had almost depleted the entire White Tree area of them unknowingly. Now, the White Tree area no longer had tales of fierce Ghost Fire Fish, only some pitiful little fish surviving on seaweed. To help the Ghost Fire Fish regenerate their oil faster and regain their prowess, Chen Qi bought some feed, planning to reward these Ghost Fire Fish. Meanwhile, he planned to return to the White Tree area and practice the advanced Water Walking skill "Water Sprinting" with the Deep Sea Water Elf! Chen Qi decided on his target and walked out of the boat house, looking towards the large ship in the distance. Recently, a black steam ironclad ship had appeared at the port. Moreover, from time to time, people on the ship glared at him with ferocious eyes. Chen Qi was not one to sit and wait for disaster. In the past few days, he had also spent money to gather intelligence on the Black Rabbit Gang. The members of the Black Rabbit Gang were fully preparing to set sail. This black steam ironclad ship was, indeed, a large vessel the Black Rabbit Gang had purchased with a huge sum! Within the Black Rabbit Gang, more and more people wanted to kill him and saw him as the murderer of Scar Rabbit. A vicious fierceness flashed in Chen Qi''s eyes. Although he was generally mild-mannered, he was not without temper, and his patience had its limits. He had never liked gangs that bullied the weak by relying on their numbers. Add to that the constant severe malice released by the gang due to their numbers. If it''s a fight they want, then a fight they''ll get! This method of threatening in various ways was utterly annoying! Chen Qi held his collector at his waist and had already entertained the idea of ''stealth kill.'' Unfortunately, the other party was ultimately a gang from the city! Moonstone City, no matter how chaotic, still had its own order. Within Moonstone City''s law enforcement, there were powerful Transcendents of Scales. Scales symbolized rules, order, balance, laws, and other elements. For these Transcendents of Scales, the order of Moonstone City was inviolable. In Moonstone City, it was not wise for him to act rashly; otherwise, he might truly end up in prison. The level of perversion among the criminals in Shell Country''s prison was no less than that on Earth. From the current situation, it seemed like they would soon set sail. And that would be his chance! Boom boom boom! Chen Qi returned to his small houseboat, started the engine, and set off towards the dangerous waters of White Tree Territory. The small houseboat gradually left the port. However, not long after, Chen Qi heard the roaring sound of steam coming from behind him. He walked to the side of the boat house and carefully looked back through the boat window. A huge steam ironclad ship was cutting through the waves at sea, like a steel fortress shuttling over the ocean. The steam engine emitted a booming sound, and the ship''s body stirred up waves as if paving a path for its hunt. This was the Black Rabbit Gang''s ironclad ship! "Heading for me?" Chen Qi''s heart pounded violently, and his pupils inadvertently widened. He had seen large ships before. But this was the first time he had seen a large ship coming for him! On this ocean, the Black Rabbit was like a giant, ferocious rhinoceros chasing a poor little duck. Chen Qi lifted his head and activated the Skill ''Hunter''s Eye,'' looking into the distance. Just then, he could vaguely make out a tattooed bald man on the steam ironclad ship, making a throat-slashing gesture towards him. Chasing me on the sea? Chen Qi blinked and the corners of his mouth slightly curled up. The Black Rabbit Gang was actually mobilizing an ironclad ship loaded with its members just to eliminate him! Since arriving in the new world, he had never had experience battling large ships. But for some reason, at this moment, facing an ironclad ship, facing an entire gang''s pursuit, he felt no fear whatsoever. Instead, he felt an intense passion! A passion for them to experience the fear of the ocean on this brand new ironclad ship! Chen Qi silently turned his head back, walked into the boat house, and activated the overdrive mode on his small houseboat. Chapter 79: Chapter 64 Racing Boats on the Sea The sky darkened, as if a massive black curtain had lowered itself upon the heavens. Above the dreary sea, the enormous Black Rabbit pursued the small room boat with all its might. Aboard the steam armored vessel Black Rabbit. On the bow, a tattooed bald man laughed loudly, spreading his arms and addressing the leader of the Black Rabbit gang: "How does it feel, huh? The thrill of the wind at sea! But I never expected that an armored boat would give its first chase to a chef''s little boat. Isn''t this a classic case of the strong bullying the weak? Even if we rob them, it''s just half a million Shell Coins!" The bald man aboard the Black Rabbit was from the Black Whale Group, sent to guide the Black Rabbit gang''s maritime journey as an ''expert''. Black Rabbit lit a cigarette and leaned on the rail: "Half a million Shell Coins? You''re underestimating the people we''re after. You also overlooked the price of a Transcendent chef, who alone could fetch at least three million Shell Coins. If the chef has practiced the Body Forging Skill, the price could double." "Underestimating? Are you questioning my judgment? I hope he''s as big as they get!" The bald man said angrily, his temper flaring. Black Rabbit frowned and picked up a telescope, gazing at the small room boat in the distance. They had been chasing for a while now. But the small room boat constantly maintained a safe distance from the Black Rabbit. Black Rabbit questioned: "Didn''t you say we could catch up to him in ten minutes?" That little boat is pretty fast¡­ the bald man yelled out: "I''m a professional, we won''t lose track. This boat''s got decent hardware. But don''t worry, this kind of small boat can''t maintain high speed for too long, as long as we keep chasing! We''ll catch up with it eventually!" "I love watching these little boats trying to flee!" The bald man explained, then commanded loudly: "Add coal to the boiler! And initiate the overheating mode!" At the bald man''s roar, the ironclad vessel emitted an unprecedented roar, like a deranged colossal iron bull! Chase! Full pursuit! As expected, with the engine firing on all cylinders, the Black Rabbit rapidly closed the distance with the small room boat. Then, after a minute, the gap widened again. "..." Black Rabbit shot the bald man a glance: "That''s your full power? Can you actually do it?" The bald man''s face turned bright red as he retorted: "What''s the rush! Are you the expert, or am I!" Black Rabbit shook his head. The Black Rabbit''s speed was simply too slow! The engine of the small room boat was a product of Steam Hand, which could accelerate further in overclocking mode. Combined with a deep-sea Water Elf brand booster, it could fly! Unless it was a large military vessel produced by the Hammer Phase industry, catching up to his little room boat was not an easy task. As long as Chen Qi wanted, he could easily shake off the Black Rabbit. Above the vast sea, the two vessels relentlessly chased each other! The bald man kept yelling: "Chase! Keep chasing! Full chase!" Yet, the shouting was of no use. Whenever there seemed a glimmer of hope for the Black Rabbit, the small room boat would speed up. The distance between them always maintained at a delicate range. Thus, the two sides continued this for a full hour. Drip-drip! Raindrops hit Black Rabbit''s face. Black Rabbit wiped the rain off his face and asked: "Hey, man from Black Whale Group, is it possible for two boats to have such similar speeds?" For an hour, the two boats had maintained such a distance. Black Rabbit''s instincts from years mingling in gangs told him this was too coincidental. This made Black Rabbit think of the times they used bunny girls as bait. Always keeping the enticing bunny girl at a distance, then leading the target into a dark corner. The bald man gripped his chin with his hand: "Are you saying he''s luring us? Have you lost your mind?" "I''m just putting forth a low-probability, reasonable hypothesis." "Shut up! Are you guessing or what? Are you the expert, or am I!" "Let me tell you, on some small vessels, a special engine is installed that has an overheating mode, which can temporarily increase the boat''s speed! The fluctuating speed of that small boat is exactly due to this reason!" After explaining, the bald man chuckled: "But, this overheating mode is ultimately limited and cannot be used continuously. Haven''t you seen, their little boat is already trembling? We''re about to catch up." Black Rabbit frowned, looking towards the distance. Just as the bald man had said, the speed of the small room boat was decreasing. The distance between them and the Black Rabbit was rapidly closing! Is this what a professional looks like¡­ Black Rabbit was slightly alarmed. Seeing this, the bald man proudly displayed his teeth etched with a black whale: "You should learn from this!" Then, the bald man issued another command to slow down the Black Rabbit. He said leisurely: "We''re about to catch up! How should we divide it up? This person''s belongings, including his selling value, I want 30%. By the way, do you want me to tell you about our Black Whale Group''s rules for splitting loot?" "We haven''t caught him yet, and you''re already talking about splitting the loot?" Black Rabbit changed the subject. According to his estimation, the value of Chen Qi far exceeded his expectations. Moreover, just shouting on the boat and already thinking about taking 30%! The bald man clenched his fist: "Haven''t caught him? Facing our ironclad ship and over fifty brothers, what can he do, huh? Well, 30%, do you accept?" "Let''s see what he has first¡­" Black Rabbit furrowed his brows. He looked around, seeing some protruding white branches above the sea surface. At that moment, the small room boat''s speed continued to slow down until it gradually stopped. The bald man raised his hand: "Slow down! All you youngsters of Black Rabbit Gang, come to the bow, let me show you what it means to be a pirate!" With a thunderous noise, the Black Rabbit stopped beside the small room boat, the bow facing it directly. At that moment, Chen Qi walked out of the cabin, raised his head, and looked towards the people on the bow of the steam armored vessel. The path ahead was the Land of White Trees, impassable any further. However, the speed of the Black Rabbit had been slower than he expected, and he had decreased his speed several times throughout. They almost lost them! The members of the Black Rabbit Gang walked to the bow, their eyes fierce: "Overseer, was it you who killed Scarface Rabbit Big Brother!" "We''ve been chasing you for a long time! You must pay with blood today." Bang! In anger, someone shot at Chen Qi. Chen Qi carried a fishing rod in his right hand and a black knife in his left, not dodging. With the Hunter''s dynamic vision, he could clearly predict the bullet''s trajectory. From the moment the other party fired the gun, he knew the bullet was off. "Quiet! What are you doing, didn''t your leader ever teach you any rules!" At that moment, the bald man shouted loudly. Suddenly, the whole Black Rabbit ship fell silent. The bald man, a professional hired by the Black Whale Group, was a powerful Second-order Transcendent. The bald man smiled, revealing teeth engraved with a black whale pattern: "Let me introduce myself, I''m with the Black Whale Group. Little chef, you''re quite brave to not dodge bullets! I respect you as a warrior. Our Black Whale Group is about to become the true emperor of the Witch Sea, and it''s precisely the time for us to use people! How about it? You give up some things, and we''ll consider our grievances settled. We could even let you join our new ship, the Black Rabbit!" Settling the score... Upon hearing this, Black Rabbit instantly furrowed his brows. They had long attributed the deaths of Scarface Rabbit and the others at the hunting ground to the opponent to avenge their brothers. If Chen Qi were to join their Black Rabbit, it would inevitably cause strong dissatisfaction among the brothers! This could even lead to mutiny on board! Black Rabbit was about to speak, interrupting the bald man. But at this moment, the bald man patted him on the butt. "!" Black Rabbit immediately understood; the people of the Black Whale Group didn''t actually want him to join the Black Rabbit, it was just a nasty joke to taunt him. Giving hope and then despair, this was the cruel pleasure of pirates who lived at sea for a long time. Chen Qi asked: "Giving you guys things, can I join you?" "Yes, consider it a membership fee. We value you as a talent." "This is my most valuable possession." Chen Qi reluctantly glanced at the fishing rod, then with a burst of muscle strength, he tossed the rod towards them. This fishing rod was the Black-eyed Captain''s salary deduction from the crew, saving up for this limited fishing rod; it was extremely expensive, possibly even costing more than two hundred thousand Shell Coins! The bald man caught the rod and examined it closely. Just as he expected, in this situation, the opponent showed no hint of resistance and behaved very submissively. Gorgeous stuff! Indeed a brand item. But why is there a strange bait on this fishing rod? The bait appeared to be made of Spiritual Power. The bald man asked smilingly: "What is this?" Chen Qi calmly replied: "Extraordinary Fish Bait, I was just about to go fishing." Fishing at this time, you''re quite humorous... the bald man asked smilingly: "Fishing for what?" "Black Ship Sea Dragon." Drip! Drip! The sea breeze blew, and raindrops continuously hit everyone''s faces. At that instant, the entire Black Rabbit vessel plunged into an indescribable silence, a death-like silence. All smiles and expressions of hatred froze in that moment. The bald man swallowed. The Black Ship Sea Dragon is the scientific name for the overlord of the nearby seas. This must be a joke. It''s a joke, right! Logically, they shouldn''t be so quiet. Boom! Only then did a thunderclap break the silence. Black Rabbit perked up his ears, instinctively retreating to the side. Why had everyone fallen silent? The bald man caught his breath; he now stood on an ironclad ship with no reason to feel any fear. He should continue toying with the opponent. The bald man calmed down and touched the fishing rod with his hand: "This rod is nice, but as a membership fee, it''s still not enough, is it?" "Not enough?" Chen Qi looked up, silently picking up the black knife while assuming a battle stance. Dare to attack us... The bald man immediately showed a fierce look: "What about you, you want to resist?" "Yes, and let me remind you, we have a bite." "We have a bite!?" The bald man didn''t catch on immediately; seeing Chen Qi didn''t stop his actions, he picked up his shotgun, ready to shoot Chen Qi''s chest. "You''re asking for death..." Boom! In an instant, a gigantic figure surged from the sea at unimaginable speed, rushing towards the Extraordinary Fish Bait! The shadow was like a pitch-black small hill. Boom! Boom! Boom! The ironclad ship''s steel hull shattered in an instant like tofu. A terrifying tear suddenly appeared on the steel bow. And the bald man, the strongest on the Black Rabbit, was during this impact thrown high into the air, only to crash heavily back down, his body torn and mangled. What happened? The crowd scrambled in confusion, having never seen such a terrifying creature. Its scales shimmered with a cold, dark-metallic sheen, radiating a suffocating chill. The shadow curved its body, biting off the bait that landed on the ship, then lifted its enormous head, opening its huge mouth. Its eyes, like brass bells, seemed to burn with the fire of hell. Roar! The bleeding mouth opened! A deafening roar tore through the sea''s silence! The Black Rabbit Gang''s crew, untrained professionally, faced a large sea beast, and their innate fear made their heart rates spike in terror. However, on the steam ship, there was no land for them to flee. People kept retreating, converging by the ship''s edge into a small group. As the shadow opened its terrifyingly wide mouth... All on board realized the existence before them. It was the legendary overlord of the nearby seas¡­ Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 80: Chapter 65: The Black Rabbit Under the gloomy sky, the torrential rain continuously pounded on the Black Rabbit. The Sovereign of the Nearby Seas'' scaled body slid across the deck, cutting fresh, deep marks. Before boarding, under the guidance of Black Whale Group personnel, the Black Rabbit gang had learned how to start the boiler, how to deal with storms, and how to handle sharks and cannon fire. Now, they were facing the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas. "We''ve just learned how to steer the ship." "Stop talking nonsense, get your weapons out!" "Where''s the expert? Expert, save us!" The Black Rabbit gang glanced at the expert at the bow of the ship. The Black Whale Group expert, who had been holding a shotgun, now lay on the deck, his body gruesomely mangled by the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas'' attack. Amid the howling storm, fear turned into chaos, and chaos into the instinct to survive. The Black Rabbit gang members picked up their fighting guns and aimed them at the massive creature before them. Driven by a gangster''s instinct, the leader of Black Rabbit yelled out: "Do not fire!" Before possessing absolute strength, attacking the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas was a direct path to self-destruction! However, under the oppressive presence of the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas, the leader''s command was utterly ineffective. The Black Rabbit gang picked up their firearms and pulled the triggers. They believed that all their fears stemmed from insufficient firepower! Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat! Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tatat! The sound of gunfire and scales clashing emitted brilliant sparks. A round of bullets was quickly exhausted. Under the full firepower of the Black Rabbit gang, the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas, the Black Ship Sea Dragon, slowly turned its head. Its copper bell-like wise blue eyes blinked, as if saying, "Ah, are you shooting at me?". The members of the Black Rabbit gang reloaded their rounds while retreating. Boom! The Sovereign of the Nearby Seas opened its massive jaws and charged towards the gang members shooting at it. On this chaotic ship, the only person who could keep calm was the leader of the Black Rabbit gang, a man who had survived many gang fires. "Anyone who can still move, abandon the ship, follow me to the lifeboat." In the storm, Black Rabbit shielded himself from the rain with his hand, struggled to light a cigarette, straightened his suit, and quickened his pace along the slanted deck towards the "lifeboat". He kept muttering to himself to stabilize his emotions. "The Sovereign of the Nearby Seas is a beast, but judging from its current size, it''s just a juvenile, its attacking desire is limited." "The key to escaping is not the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas, but the chef from before, who led us into this trap, to the territory of the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas." "A chef could actually pull off such a dangerous move. Our lifeboat is limited in speed, the best escape tool, is that chef''s boat." "The best course of action is to seize the other party''s boat, then escape." "No, no, he was too calm, showing none of the respect that should be accorded to the Sovereign of the Nearby Seas." Saying this, Black Rabbit leaned towards the side of the ship and looked out over the sea. Out on the sea, Chen Qi had already descended from the cabin boat and was walking on the water. He walked slowly, his black blade slicing through the water. Beyond that, masses of black mud, as if answering the call of the sea, streaked past beneath his feet. "..." "..." Black Rabbit bit down on his cigarette: "How could a First Order Transcendent possibly master Water Walking?" Water Walking required a very high degree of control over Spiritual Power. Black Rabbit curiously asked, "Chef, why can you master Water Walking? Are you a newly trained Mage Apprentice from the Shell Country Navy?" Even with the enhancement of a Skill Card and the official training of Shell Country, this was not a Skill that a First Order Transcendent should have easily mastered. Chen Qi turned his head, "Navy? No, just an unregistered Hunter." While shifting the topic to divert attention, Black Rabbit walked towards the lifeboat, "Not the navy, really? I thought you were sent by the navy to eliminate us." Qi Power! Chen Qi circulated Qi Power within his body and with a big jump, he landed directly onto the deck, blocking the path of Black Rabbit to the lifeboat. The nearshore overlord had the nature of a wild beast and limited intelligence. Luring the nearshore overlord with food was a relatively reliable method. At the moment, the nearshore overlord dashed toward the restaurant on the Black Rabbit just like a greedy husky, giving the people of Black Rabbit''s gang a little ''foodie'' shock. Chen Qi, on the deck of the Black Rabbit, looked toward the Black Rabbit standing in front of him. Many things still needed his personal involvement. However, in these waters, it was not just the nearshore overlord that was a sea beast. Black Mud, a slime-like sea beast, although not as notorious as the nearshore overlord, was also extremely dangerous. A large mass of Black Mud writhed beneath the Black Rabbit, continuously gathering and climbing up the side of the ship like a giant black hand rising from the sea, clutching the Black Rabbit in its grasp. In fact, the temper of the Ghost Fire Fish in this sea area was also very volatile. If the Ghost Fire Fish had not been plucked clean, the current scene would have been even more spectacular. Black Mud spread onto the deck, enveloping and devouring any humans in its sight. For some reason, some Black Mud also ran up from Chen Qi''s non-slip Hunter boots, along his thigh, and into his clothes. The Black Mud adhered to Chen Qi''s body but did not attack. This scene, in the eyes of Black Rabbit, made the ordinary Chen Qi seem all the more terrifying. The people of the Black Rabbit Gang all looked toward Chen Qi, entwined in Black Mud. "Monster¡­" "Why can he stand within the Black Mud!" "This guy is definitely not normal! He''s a monster! The monster who lured us here!" The people of the Black Rabbit Gang backed away, and in this storm, they even dared not look directly at Chen Qi. At that moment, only one person stepped forward. Bang! Black Rabbit took a step forward. If even he, the leader, shrank back, then of the fifty people on board, who could confront the man in front of them! Who else could live to return! As the gang leader, Black Rabbit had mastered the Breathing Skill and the Body Forging Skill, and also possessed a powerful small armor. Chen Qi took a deep breath and circulated the airflow within his body. A desire for battle warmed his heart and brought him in front of Black Rabbit. Whether it was the Breathing Skill or any other skill, they could only improve in real combat! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was time to feel the strength of a Second-tier enemy in this world! "Perhaps I am meant to choose the Blade Phase¡­" Chen Qi''s eyes hardened as his fingers gently slid across the blade, igniting the Ghost Fire Oil coated on it. Blue flames lit up the gray sea. Black Rabbit''s eyes were no longer weary, and he tore open his own clothes, "I really didn''t expect to use this the first time out at sea." On his robust body, a large number of steam pipes were attached to his skin, resembling a multitude of dark tattoos. Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. The latest model of Black Rabbit''s small armor, and moreover, a rare implanted type! Chapter 81: Chapter 66: The Beginning of the Legend Under the storm. On the gray ship, Chen Qi, dressed in Hunter''s attire, stood amidst the pouring rain, like the reaper of lives in the storm. Black Rabbit stepped forward slowly, mustering up his courage, with a determined look in his eyes, he assumed a professional boxer''s stance, "There is a rank gap between you and me, you are the challenger!" The next second. He accelerated with all his might against the storm and threw a punch. This punch not only combined his Qi power but also the strength of his implanted armor, crashing toward Chen Qi''s chest like a sledgehammer. Clang! Chen Qi activated the Hunter''s Eye. With the dynamic vision granted by the Hunter''s Eye, he successfully saw through the trajectory of the punch and blocked it with his black blade, which ignited with ghost fire. The ghost fire, enchanted by ghost fire oil, could even damage steel. Coupled with the black Qi, despite Black Rabbit''s strong body-forging skill, he could not withstand this dual attack. The black Qi and ghost fire instantly set his iron fist ablaze, causing blood to splatter! As the leader of the gang, Black Rabbit had rich combat experience and, after years of effort, had overcome the weaknesses of his Black Rabbit-type small armor. His speed and reaction far surpassed those of a First Order Transcendent! He did not hesitate, quickly retracting his fist and kicking off forcefully with both legs to get to Chen Qi''s side. A large amount of black steam pillars suddenly erupted from Black Rabbit''s body. It was the overload mode of the armor! The new Black Rabbit-type armor, manufactured by the workshop, allowed him to execute moves beyond his limits. However, as a price, his body would sustain severe damage after the attack. But before Black Rabbit could fully unleash his attack, a large amount of black sludge crawled onto his body, wrapping him layer by layer. His movement slowed¡ª¡ª Chen Qi let out a long breath, both hands gripping the black blade, imbuing it with Qi power. Diagonal slash! The flaming blade cut from his opponent''s abdomen, along his chest and neck, to his face, carving out a crimson blood groove! Boom! Boom! The bloodied Black Rabbit rolled several times on the deck. Under the attack of the black sludge, Black Rabbit could not throw his punch, and was slashed down to the deck by the black blade. Cough, cough! Black Rabbit lay on the ground, letting the raindrops hit his face. He coughed twice, "I lost." He did not get up again. From the previous attack, he had already realized that Chen Qi was no ordinary First Order Transcendent. "This was a battle that could not be won. From the moment we came to this sea, we had lost, didn''t we?" He admitted defeat... Chen Qi picked up the black blade, looking down at Black Rabbit at his feet. "Yes." A Second-tier Transcendent already had a formidable physique, and combined with steam armor, his true strength was far beyond what was visible. If it were an arena without external interference, the two would have at least fought for ten rounds. As Black Rabbit said, the moment the Black Rabbit docked in this sea, there was no chance of survival. He was not the kind of man who would keep fighting before his death. In this final moment, Black Rabbit had no thoughts of battle, just wanting to reminisce as much as he could. If he was going to die, he might as well die a bit more comfortably. Now, reconciliation was impossible. Black Rabbit let the heavy rain wash over his body, "So this is the sea. If I have to die, at least it''s not in the city''s mud." Bloodied, he lay on the ground, coughing up a lot of blood. The black sludge slowly crawled onto his body, eroding his flesh. "Boss!" Everyone looked towards Chen Qi. Members of the Black Rabbit gang mustered up the courage, aiming their guns at Chen Qi, preparing to ambush him. However, before they could attack. The Nearshore Dominator emerged from the restaurant, then came to Chen Qi''s side, lowering its head submissively and opening its mouth wide. The Nearshore Dominator had bitten into the food from the Black Rabbit ship''s restaurant, but still found the Extraordinary Fish Bait the best! Chen Qi extended his hand, patted the Black Ship Sea Dragon, then took out a fishing rod, condensing an Extraordinary Fish Bait. "Good job, little Sea Dragon." The Nearshore Dominator quickly snapped up the Extraordinary Fish Bait. Under the torrential rain, everyone silently lowered their guns. It was an incredible sight... Black Rabbit strained to lift his head, "I didn''t expect that besides that childhood encounter, I would be lucky enough to meet a top-tier monster before my death." As a child, Black Rabbit had seen a powerful soul merchant. To meet those powerful monsters again, he would have given up all his land-based property to come to this sea. But he never expected that a chef he thought he could easily crush would make him feel that childhood fear again. On the brink of death, Black Rabbit turned his head and asked, "May I ask, what family are you from? And which Hunter organization are you associated with?" "Associated with a Hunter organization?" Chen Qi blinked. The other party actually asked him this question. He was quite familiar with the settings of the New Sun game. According to the game''s setting, before the New Sun had risen, in a place shrouded in darkness, humanity had lived in struggle. That era was called the Era of Darkness. In that dark world, humans faced swarms of monsters every day, and only by hunting monsters could they survive. People who hunted monsters in that era were usually called Hunters. Eventually, through the course of history, bounded by thirteen Nature Forms, thirteen great Hunter organizations rose to dominate the Dark Era. In the legend of the New Sun, the strongest of these thirteen Hunter organizations traveled a long path, eventually reaching the crack in the sky and obtaining the seed of the day, igniting a new sun. On the surface, with the rise of the New Sun and the establishment of the Six Kingdoms, the names of the thirteen great Hunter organizations were no longer familiar to ordinary people. But in reality, even after a millennium of refinement, these Hunter organizations still held significant influence, shaping the course of the world. For example, Shell Country, which governed the [Shell] and [Hammer], had two major Hunter organizations, the "Commerce Guild" and the "Workshop." The establishment of cities, commercial rules, the formation of heavy industry companies, the use of city-destroyer mecha, and the promotion of official Shell Country Transcendents were all influenced by these two organizations. These two organizations were highly bound to the royal family of Shell Country. This was not a secret; it was a common understanding among high-order Transcendents. The thirteen great Hunter organizations were recognized as the upper class of this world. And indeed, there were many pathways to these classes. From childhood inspiration tests to military assessments around the age of eighteen, annual college exams, to promotion assessments in large companies, and even wars between countries. The roads were many, but each was extremely difficult, eliminating at least half of the people with every step forward. This was an ascension path through a sea of corpses and blood. Black Rabbit was no exception. The glimpse of the Extraordinary Power in his childhood instilled a strong sense of unwillingness in him; he did not want to live in a world ruled by Transcendent beings like everyone else. All this drove him to become the gang leader, abandon his land-based assets, and join the Black Whale Group. In his view, the First Order power Chen Qi had shown either made him the offspring of a great family or a Transcendent nurtured by a Hunter organization. Chen Qi shook his head. However, contrary to Black Rabbit''s imagination, he was neither a scion of a great family nor a First Order Transcendent specially cultivated by an organization. The other party at least used honorifics, and he was about to die... Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided to tell him, "I am not from a great family, nor am I from a big organization, just a young man who cooks. If I have to say, I am a successor of the Deep Sea Hunters." Successor of the Deep Sea Hunters? Black Rabbit looked at his affectionate interaction with the Nearshore Dominator. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Did the being in front of him really have anything to do with the Deep Sea Hunters he had heard about as a child? He shook his head and quietly awaited his death in the storm. Boom! Chen Qi turned around and dodged the bullet attack. Besides dynamic vision, his Hunter''s Eye could also sense disturbances behind him. Behind him, members of the Black Rabbit gang aimed a Gatling gun at him! At the same time, someone behind the gunner took out a radio-like object. "A wireless device? A communication tool?" Chen Qi speculated. The gang member holding the radio-like object looked at Chen Qi in horror and activated the communication tool. "Grooves'' monster! If you don''t want to face the Navy''s wrath, you''d better stop!" Chapter 82: Chapter 67 The Beginning of the Legend II At that moment, under the assault of the black mud and the local sea tyrant, the once newly-refurbished Black Rabbit had turned into a wreck. Under the torrential rain, ten gang members huddled together. "Say it again, one more step closer, and we''ll let you taste the navy''s wrath!" "The navy''s... wrath?" Chen Qi gripped his dark blade, for a moment doubting his own identity. Aren''t you the pirates? Why threaten me with the navy''s name? It seemed, somehow, he should have been the one saying that. In some sense, he was combating the evil forces at sea, contributing to maritime peace. If left unchecked, the Black Rabbit gang might carry on their gang''s traditional arts, instigating a more severe slave trading at sea and becoming a maritime mafia. And as a victim, while being tracked, he contacted the enthusiastic sea civilians, the local sea tyrant and black mud, to extinguish their criminally lit fires at their inception. It was a significant achievement on this vast ocean! If the navy knew, they should grant him a bonus and present him with a white cape emblazoned with the word "justice". However, he must prevent the opposition from transmitting this location''s information to the mainland. Pirates having contact methods with the navy... Chen Qi flicked the blood off his dark blade and took a calm step forward. "You damned monster!" The Black Rabbit gang members suddenly pulled the trigger, and bullets from the machine gun poured down like heavy rain. Da-da-da-da-da-da! Ordinary bullets, and the firing was too obvious, better keep practicing... Chen Qi dodged sideways, stepped forward against the storm, and horizontally slashed a gun-wielding gang member at the waist. However, at that moment, something beyond his expectations occurred. The device, surrounded by gang members and resembling a harvested radio, suddenly began to distort. "Ga-ga-ga!" The radio-like object twisted continuously, making squeaky noises, then suddenly, a slender tentacle extended outwards. A long tentacle suddenly opened an eye stained with blood, scanning the surroundings constantly. A transcendent relic! The opponents even had this thing... Chen Qi instantly performed a flash-step to the blind spot of the eye. He couldn''t allow his features to be exposed under that eye. This device, called ''Eye of Long Voyage,'' is a high-end communication tool commonly used on ships. On the high seas, affluent merchant ships, in order to track pirates that attack them, would spend substantial amounts of money to acquire these special communication tools. ''Eye of Long Voyage'' is worth 500,000 Shell Coins and can transmit the images it sees, along with vague coordinates, to the corresponding item on land. In such cases, even if attacked by unknown pirates, the people on land at least have some clues. Simply put, it''s a video transmission tool. What a troublesome thing... Chen Qi dodged around, for although he was doing a good deed now, it was still better not to become too famous. The blood-red eye kept spinning, sweeping over the tragic state of the Black Rabbit: The torrential rain continuously battered it, the local sea tyrant stared with its bell-sized eyes, slightly opening its giant mouth, curiously watching the Eye of Long Voyage. Numerous bodies lay in pools of blood. The ship was trembling on the verge of capsizing, with a substantial amount of black mud continuously eroding everything on the ship. If not witnessed firsthand, these gang members who originally planned to make a big score would never have imagined the Black Rabbit turning into such a tragic state. Such scenes, even fishermen with over a decade of sailing experience, might not encounter. A gang member silently squatted down, speaking to the radio-like ''Eye of Long Voyage'': "People from afar, my brother, although unbelievable, what we are facing now... is not human." "My name is Ben, just a regular tailor shop staff member, today my first time at sea, I encountered a sea monster..." Lost in confusion! Chen Qi activated the ''Hunter''s Clothes'' skill, forming a faint mist around his body, then charged towards the opposition. Accompanied by the Qi Power concentrated in his hands, his dark blade, tinged with ghostly flames, drew a luminous slash through the grim heavy rain. Horizontal Slash! This slash cut through the heavy rain, cleaving the radio-like ''Eye of Long Voyage'' and nearby gang members in two. Following that, a vast amount of black mud responded to his slash, sweeping past Chen Qi''s feet like a dark tide, engulfing all the gang members in front of him. "Huh¡ª" Your next read awaits at m v|l-e-NovelFire Chen Qi adjusted his breathing and finally looked towards the person in the corner of the stern. Under the erosion of the black mud, at this moment, of the fifty members aboard the Black Rabbit, only two gang members praying to the Sea Goddess remained. Praying was useless. The battle had already ended... He walked up to the two of them and crouched down. Facing the Black Rabbit gang, he still had some questions. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After using some minor tricks, Chen Qi extracted some intelligence from the two. Bang! In the torrential rain, with the fall of the last two people, the farce came to an end. "Is that so..." Chen Qi, covered in blood, stood up, and after dealing with the last two, went to the bow and sat down. "Whew..." Chen Qi took a long breath. This rightful self-defense had finally ended. The last few people, the way they looked at him, was as if they were seeing a monster that had broken out of a Disaster Relief Shelter. It made him seem quite frightful... Chen Qi removed some of the black, sticky mud from his body and looked towards the dim sky. "There should be no enemies left." Just now, he had asked about two things. One was about the Black Whale Group''s Sawshark, and the other was about the ''Eye of Long Voyage''. The pirate from the Black Whale Group responsible for contacting the Black Rabbit gang was not from the Sawshark. As Chen Qi knew, the Black-eyed Captain had sought out the Black Rabbit gang and had asked them for information about him. But the Black-eyed Captain, for his own greed, concealed a lot of information about him. It could even be said that the Black-eyed Captain did not want to blow this matter up and swallowed it down. He did not want others to find him first. Moreover, the Black Rabbit gang never cared about the origins of slaves. This matter did not stir up giant waves within the Black Rabbit gang. Indeed, if it were not for Chen Qi''s deliberate questioning, they would never have connected the two matters. Chen Qi picked up a deep-sea Water Elf. Deep-sea Water Elf, your stress-relieving toy! Chen Qi looked towards the distant sea. The Sawshark, at this moment, should still be tirelessly tracking him across the vast ocean. This was good news. As long as the Black-eyed Captain could conceal this matter, then the threat of the Black Whale Group to him would be much less. What really worried him was the Eye of Long Voyage that had just sent information to the land. According to the intelligence he had gathered. The Black Rabbit''s Eye of Long Voyage could not record sound, it could only send video clips. This video of the Black Rabbit being attacked by a Sea Beast would be sent to the headquarters of the Black Rabbit gang in Moonstone City. With fifty members wiped out, the Black Rabbit gang members were only existent in name now. The remaining members being eaten by other gangs was only a matter of time. But if the scene just now were seen by the Black Rabbit gang and then shared with others, it would cause quite a bit of trouble... Chen Qi''s gaze turned icy as he looked at the shattered Eye of Long Voyage on the ground. Fortunately, he had dodged in time, and he had constantly worn the Hunter''s Clothes and used a skill that clad him in a layer of mist obscuring his figure. To identify him based on this information would be an extremely difficult task. Robbery, no, maintaining peace in the great sea, indeed had its risks... Chen Qi shook his head and looked towards the grey sea ahead. This was a Transcendent world; if there were any Light Phase Transcendent skilled in tracking, there was still a slight chance they might find his trace. But in Shell Country, the Light Phase organizations were few and far between, finding him through a video was even more difficult. At the moment, the black mud was continuously devouring the corpses. If this continued, many valuable things would be destroyed by the black mud. Chen Qi turned back, removed some of the black mud from his body and excitedly rolled up his sleeves: "Let''s loot first!" Chapter 83: Chapter 68 The Beginning of the Legend III The storm raged on. Chen Qi stepped over the black mud and walked to the bodies of the black rabbit and the bald man. The value of these two far exceeded that of the others. Both were wealthy Second-tier Transcendents, naturally equipped with backpack cards for convenient storage of items. The implanted armor couldn''t be sold, so Chen Qi took their backpack cards. One backpack card with a space of 1*1*2, another with a space of 1*1*3. Even without considering the contents of the backpack cards, the value of these two cards alone exceeded one million Shell Coins! Fat pickings! Chen Qi mused. Not long ago, he had been fishing honestly, earning money as a fisherman. Robbing wasn''t a bad way to make money either! Backpack cards were rare and valuable, and one could never have too many. Lately, his own backpack card had been getting a bit crowded. Next, Chen Qi opened the backpack cards to check their contents. Among them, the most valuable item was an unused Skill Card. A gray, epic-level Skill Card with an image of a dashing man standing on a wire, constantly twisting his waist to dodge bullets. [Balance Posture Lv1: Activation requirement: Agility must reach 15, and breathing techniques must be mastered Description: Use Qi Power to enhance balance. Once mastered, it significantly improves one''s balance and agility. Note: Footwork, good footwork, dashing footwork!] Balance... Chen Qi looked at the unused Skill Card. Balance was incredibly important for sea battles, mastering this skill would make running on water alongside Water Elves no longer just a dream! Chen Qi looked at the Skill Card in his hands, his fingers trembling slightly. He had been using Skill Cards quite frequently. But it couldn''t be helped, he was acquiring Skill Cards faster than he had anticipated. "It shouldn''t have damaged my spirit yet." "It''s fine." "Use it, I can handle it!" Chen Qi activated the card. With the daily tasks and Spiritual Points saved from previous dungeons, he still had over 600 Spiritual Points. He used 500 Spiritual Points to upgrade it to Lv2. A flood of knowledge entered his mind, and after a series of pains, he felt subtle changes in his body. This was a special technique, manipulating one''s Qi Power to perform maneuvers that seemed to defy Newton''s laws! He could even basically perform stunts like running up walls... Chen Qi thought to himself, then clapped his hands and looked at the other items. Besides that, there was a large shotgun owned by the bald man from the Black Whale Group, produced by the large armaments company Magic Bullet, capable of loading heavy, large-particle ammunition. Magic Bullet Company, a famed firearms manufacturer in Shell Country, was renowned worldwide for its weapons. If the gun hit the scales of a nearby sea overlord, it could likely inflict effective damage. Too bad it was a close-range shotgun... Chen Qi put it aside, having already developed the semblance of a melee player. He didn''t have knowledge of gun-fighting skills, and shotguns weren''t suited for him. Chen Qi continued searching. In the backpack cards of the two men, there were mainly various firearms and knives, some high-damage grenades, and a few personal items for men and women, along with one and a half million in cash. There were also ten bottles of strong Healing Potions, ten bottles of regular antidote potions, and ten bottles of berserker potions with significant side effects. There were also a hundred special incendiary bullets, quite rare and priced at five hundred Shell Coins each. Healing Potions, bullets, and grenades could be kept, the rest could be sold on the black market... Chen Qi estimated. The unwanted items added up to a value of about three million Shell Coins. Then, he went back into the black mud to take the items from the black rabbit gang members that couldn''t easily prove their identities and put them into his backpack card. The belongings of the black rabbit gang minions weren''t expensive; many of them wore just a simple layer of bulletproof vests. Chen Qi counted, and it should be about one million Shell Coins. Together, that was a haul of four million. Four million, sufficient for a First Order Hunter and even a Second-tier Hunter to purchase a rather luxurious set of equipment. If the Skill Card, backpack cards, potions, and cash were counted too. Altogether, the gains from this trip were close to ten million Shell Coins. That was a very substantial amount of money. If he got greedier, selling parts of this ship could fetch an even higher profit! But that would also make it very easy to expose his identity. After weighing his options, Chen Qi decided against it. "Not a bad haul." Chen Qi walked to the bow, took off his Hunter hood, and felt the sea breeze brush against his face. Unwittingly, he had amassed quite a savings. This money could easily buy a nice villa in Moonstone City. Earning money through acts of justice wasn''t less profitable than bullying Ghost Fire Fish! Save it up, and maybe he really could afford to buy a mid-sized ship produced by Steam Hand. Chen Qi smiled, then his expression turned serious. "Next, I need to lay low for a while," he said. According to his original plan, he needed to come to the land of white trees to pluck some Ghost Fire Fish, and then practice "Water Surface Sprinting" with the deep sea Water Elves. But now, plans had changed! The Black Rabbit might have already exposed this location''s information through the Eye of Long Voyage. It was not out of the question that the Black Rabbit or the Black Whale Group might send someone to investigate the option of salvaging the sunken ship. If it was the Black Rabbit''s people coming, the issue was very easy to resolve. But if it was the Navy, or the Black Whale Group, then things would become quite troublesome. He couldn''t come here again until things had settled down. Chen Qi looked at the torrential rain in the sky. Dammit, his Ghost Fire Fish aquaculture plan had to be put on hold as well! The Ghost Fire Fish were about to be free! He hoped that by the time he returned, the Ghost Fire Fish would have grown successfully and produced new Ghost Fire Oil. Chen Qi turned back to thoroughly clean up the crime scene and removed the bloodstains from his body. The disappearance of the bodies could easily be blamed on the black mud and the local sea overlords! Afterward, he fed the nearby sea overlords and the Ghost Fire Fish with Extraordinary Fish Bait in the land of white trees, bidding them a simple farewell. After saying goodbye to the Ghost Fire Fish and the nearby sea overlords, he returned to his small cabin boat. Now that his breathing technique and Body Forging Skill were fully mastered, along with the ample supplies provided by the Black Rabbit, It was time to prepare for a new journey to the crack. At that moment, some of the black mud seemed reluctant to let him go. Chen Qi spent a lot of effort by various means to remove the continuously wriggling black mud from his body. "Goodbye!" Then, he started the engine of the small cabin boat and took a roundabout route toward Moonstone City. Inside the cabin boat, Chen Qi used a towel to wipe his rain-soaked body and glanced at the mirror. This incident could very likely attract the covetous eyes of high-order Transcendents. He gazed out at the distant sea, "Who knows whose hands that Eye of Long Voyage''s information will end up in." ... ... Hours later, in Moonstone City, within the third civilian district, the headquarters of the Black Rabbit Gang. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The vice leader of the Black Rabbit Gang and other underlings were seated on a sofa. The bespectacled man lit a cigarette, lay back on the sofa exhaustedly, and looked deeply at the projector in front of him. The projector was replaying the scene from the sea just now over and over. The grim sea, the storm, the fierce Black Ship Sea Dragon, corpses everywhere, waves of black mud, the destroyed large ship, and a fleeting shadowy figure. The underlings of the Black Rabbit Gang were sitting on the sofa, watching this extremely brutal scene repeatedly. "Boss! Boss! Get up and fight back! If this keeps up, you''re going to be torn in two by the black mud!" "Replay, play back the footage of the boss and that bald-headed guy from the Black Whale Group again." "The boss looked pretty cool when he died!" "Vice leader, this is truly a disgrace to our gang, revenge! We must take revenge for the boss!" "The Black Rabbit Gang values loyalty. We can''t just let this go!" "Glasses Bro, if you lead us to a successful revenge, you''ll be the undisputed speaker in our hearts." "Glasses Bro! We believe in you!" The bespectacled man saw the hot and hopeful looks in his underlings'' eyes. He shook his head, thinking to himself, "It''s over, the Black Rabbit Gang is left with only these idiots, it''s completely hopeless." Apart from me, those who didn''t board the ship are all brain-dead hotheads. Me, take revenge on the sea overlord? Is that something a human would say? Why don''t you ask your grandpa to take revenge... The bespectacled man took a deep breath and explained calmly: "Everyone, we must accept the fact that the boss and the Black Rabbit can''t come back and can''t be revived. Facing a sea overlord and black mud, it''s a natural disaster, a natural disaster is not an object of revenge; this isn''t an issue we can solve with mere passion. Next, our first goal is to explain to the people from the Black Whale Group and then deal with the remaining assets." It''s time to break up the gang... The bespectacled man sighed deeply, "Right... replay the scene from just now one more time, and bring me another rolled cigarette; I need to think about how to explain things to the Black Whale Group." "Alright, Little Glasses Rabbit." The bespectacled man reached out and took the cigarette passed to him. "Thanks." But the next second, he broke out in cold sweat. He was the second in command of the Black Rabbit Gang; apart from the boss, who dared to call him Little Glasses Rabbit! And the voice was a woman''s, androgynous and confident! Who was it? The bespectacled man, having lit the cigarette and taken it into his mouth, slowly turned his head around. He saw a short, disheveled, blonde young woman holding a camera, smiling broadly at him. "Hehe." Chapter 84: Chapter 69: Big News The sudden appearance of the woman with golden short hair plunged the Black Rabbit Gang''s meeting room into a brief silence. Leaning on the sofa, the golden-haired woman said somewhat lazily, "Why has it gone so quiet all of a sudden? Have you got something to explain to the Black Whale Group? Keep talking, won''t you?" The newcomer''s presence was that of a First Order Transcendent. One brave Black Rabbit Gang member kicked over a chair and drew a black pistol, aiming it at the woman''s head: "Dare to break into our important meeting, do you have a death wish? Brothers, grab your weapons!" Slap! The next second, the gang''s deputy leader, a bespectacled man, rose to his feet and delivered a resounding slap to the gang member, knocking him to the ground. "Have you lost your mind?" Then, the bespectacled man stood up, straightened his suit, and whispered to the gang member, "She has a powerful background, we can''t afford to offend her, just endure it." At this moment, under the light, everyone finally got a clear look at the visitor''s face. Golden, beautiful short hair, blue eyes like a cat''s, and a camera in hand. She was not an ordinary person but the chief reporter of Moonstone City''s Dove Times, the "Miracle Reporter" Perle! However, Perle''s hair was disheveled at the moment, and there were dark circles under her eyes. In the gang legends of Moonstone City, although Perle was only a First Order Transcendent, all the gangs that tried to oppose her had paid a painful price. No matter how big the trouble she caused, there was always someone to clean up after her. People speculated that she might be an insane princess banished by the King of Bei Country, or a witch with demon blood, or perhaps the daughter of a mental hospital''s director. There were countless urban legends about her. Seeing Perle, without a strong background, resistance was a suicidal choice. One either had to accept the interview obediently or run away. The bespectacled man, of course, knew this, and he bowed proficiently at a ninety-degree angle: "Miss Perle, I apologize, my subordinate was impolite just now. Please forgive us." "At least you''re sensible." Perle walked up, looked around, and then found the most luxurious chair in the room to sit down. That was the precious chair of their Black Rabbit Gang leader! Only a speaker of the Black Rabbit Gang dared to sit in that chair. The gang members were shocked; their boss had only been dead for one day, and already someone else was sitting in his chair. Perle crossed her legs, took out her draft papers and pen, and said casually, "Just a reminder, there''s something serious going on right now, so you''d best cooperate with the interview." Something serious happening! Could it be that the guards outside had already encountered an accident... The bespectacled man slowly straightened his back and asked, "Miss Perle, may I ask, what is this serious matter?" Perle dug her ear with her pen: "Today, I''m in a very bad mood." "..." The bespectacled man was speechless. A bad mood counts as a serious matter? The next second, Perle looked at the dark images on the projector, furrowed her brows, and said, "Do you know, I''ve been looking for the Flower Witch for three days, yet I''ve only gotten a tiny bit of information. Besides, that jerk in the office who only knows how to draw men''s and women''s physiques has achieved a new sales record, almost surpassing me. Furthermore, after three sleepless nights, I wanted to go to the seaside to enjoy a meal of moonlight fish made by my lovely fans, but that guy is nowhere to be found. A Transcendent Chef, who''s not at all professional or money-loving!" From Perle''s tone, one could clearly sense her irritability. The bespectacled man calmly said, "With the Crack Tide Descent, moonlight fish ingredients are indeed limited recently. That''s definitely a terrible thing." "Yes! Of course, the key point is I haven''t had any good news lately. I had no choice but to come here and interview you about your dealings with the Black Whale Group, hoping your troubles are worthy of making my newspaper." As she spoke, Perle turned her head and placed her pen on the draft paper. The usually composed bespectacled man now clenched his fists. The gang''s kidnappings, extortion, and other misdeeds were also allowed by the higher-ups. As long as they didn''t overstep, the third district''s law enforcement often turned a blind eye. However, collusion with pirates was a totally different matter! A collusion with pirates, especially with the most notorious of the four major pirate groups, the Black Whale Group! With the navy''s recent reorganization, they were certain to reclaim Shell Country''s dominance of the sea! At this time, this was an unforgivable crime! They could even be subjected to a punishment more severe than the death penalty, being used as test subjects by Shell Country''s special agency. They couldn''t talk about it carelessly. Perle yawned: "Hurry up and talk; once I''m done with you, I still have to return to the paper, hand my article to the review team, then I can finally go home to sleep. And yes, I have to find time for a meal too, time is precious." The man with glasses bit his lip and placed his hand on the gun at his waist, extremely conflicted. The arrogant woman before him, though she had a significant background, was at the end of the day only a First Order Transcendent! This was their turf. She was merely flesh and blood; when a bullet pierced her skull, she too would become a corpse. If the boss were still alive, even if they killed her and were pursued by the vast background behind her, they could escape to the open sea and remain beyond the reach of the law. And their Black Rabbit gang would become a renowned faction in Moonstone City for having killed Peilu. If the boss had not encountered the sea overlord, if they had chosen another day to take to the sea, if the boss were alive, they would have had the courage to act. But now, the entire Black Rabbit ship lay buried in the storm at sea. Discover exclusive tales on m,v l''e-NovelFire.net The boss was beyond revival. The Black Rabbit gang was in name only; not to mention killing Peilu, even the crime of killing a civilian was more than they could bear. They could only kneel down obediently and submit to Peilu''s judgment. Without any room for resistance, without any room for negotiation... After recognizing the facts, the man with glasses slumped: "I''ll tell everything. Three months ago, our leader, Black Rabbit, chanced upon the Black Whale Group''s matriarch in the city''s red-light district. Eventually, at her suggestion, we considered joining the Black Whale Group. The Black Whale Group informed us that in about three months, the entire ocean would undergo drastic change. And to let the navy know who the true master of the Witch Sea was, they needed a large number of hands, so they extended an invitation to us. Thus, under Black Rabbit''s arrangement, we began preparations to set sail." "The matriarch? That pirate matriarch who keeps a hundred handsome men, and your leader settled the details of joining the Black Whale Group with her in the red-light district? Roughly how many people were involved in this? "A dozen people. All the officials of our gang participated, and we were almost caught by a navy officer." #The Black Rabbit gang and the pirate matriarch conducting forbidden activities in the red-light district attracted the attention of the navy# Peilu jotted down a headline on her paper, then after a moment''s thought, she changed it. As the reporter with the highest circulation for the Moonstone City newspaper, she did not need to resort to such deceptive titles. She rested her chin on her palm and twirled her pen: "So, the Black Whale Group knew about the Crack Tide''s Descent coming in three months, interesting, something even the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau didn''t know about. What else?" The man with glasses swallowed nervously: "That''s it. Many matters were settled by our boss, Black Rabbit. Unfortunately, he has now encountered an attack out on the open sea." "Putting all the blame on a dead man, huh. By the way, when he died at sea, it wasn''t a staged death? Nothing more interesting to tell?" Many gang leaders, before leaving their gang, would fake their own deaths to prevent being hunted down. Peilu slowly wrote down the information. In fact, there were more than just the Black Rabbit gang collaborating with the Black Whale Group. Other newspapers had reported on related matters as well. The news of the Black Rabbit gang could only be considered a minor piece. The man with glasses said helplessly: "No, it wasn''t a staged death. The Black Rabbit ship encountered the sea overlord, Black Mud. We have evidence. This is probably the ultimate fate of our gang members." "A sea overlord, Black Mud, the chances of an encounter with those two are quite low. Your gang is really ''lucky.'' Peilu became intrigued and walked over to the projector. The images still played on a loop from the film projector, displaying the stormy sea. The gray ocean, the howling storm, waves of black mud, and the terrifying sea overlord. This footage was much more interesting than these boring gang members. Peilu watched intently, not looking away: "Hey, is there a possibility of infighting happening on your Black Rabbit ship?" "Infighting? Unlikely. What''s up, Miss Peilu?" The man with glasses asked, puzzled. Peilu bent over, a glint in her eyes. "A shipwreck, you say?" She replayed the footage once more, closely watching the images before her. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No, that''s not right." She murmured to herself: "The footage is blurry, yet many people in it are clearly looking at a target, something that instills fear in them. The black mud on the ship has traces of being trampled in a short time. And there''s a fleeting shadow at the edge of the frame. Upon your fallen leader, besides black mud, you can vaguely make out knife wounds..." The crowd listened to Peilu''s analysis, still somewhat bewildered. "Miss Peilu, what are you getting at?" Peilu''s eyes flashed, and then she voiced a speculation that shocked all the gang members present. "Someone on this ship, in the midst of the chaos, murdered your Black Rabbit gang." Chapter 85: Chapter 70 Bounty Murder, a simple word, echoed in everyone''s minds like the tolling of a bell. They all looked towards the projector screen once again. How could it be possible! On a ship covered in black mud, did someone really dare to make a move? Could anyone even make a move? The bespectacled man swallowed his saliva. Under Pelu''s reminder, he also noticed this fact: "Not the Black Whale Group''s people, in the footage transmitted by the Eye of Long Voyage, the bald man who was in charge of docking for the Black Whale Group is dead as well, and besides, the Black Whale Group has no reason to harm us. To dare attack our boss under the joint assault of the nearshore overlord and the black mud, it would have to be at least a third-tier expert. Could it be the Deep Sea Merchant?" Pelu propped her cheek, watching the footage over and over again. "It''s not the Deep Sea Merchant. Despite the storm, there was still light; the Deep Sea Merchant wouldn''t appear during the day." Pelu had been captured by the Deep Sea Merchant once during an interview and thrashed wildly in the water. She barely survived, thanks to the flash from her camera. So she was certain that the people on the Black Rabbit were not Deep Sea Merchants. The fleeting shadow in the footage was very likely the perpetrator. Pelu reviewed the footage three more times: "Above the deep sea, to attack an ironclad ship while the nearshore overlord and the black mud are present is indeed a monster." Suddenly, Pelu thought of something. Her intuition told her that the other party possessed some special skill, one that could make them immune to the attacks from the black mud and the nearshore overlord. "Interesting! The Black Rabbit, seeking to align with the Black Whale Group, was killed on its maiden voyage by an unidentified monster atop the ocean. This makes for quite a good piece of news." Pelu started writing, transferring the events from the projector screen onto her draft paper. After a busy three days, she had finally found some interesting material for her news story! When the Deep Sea Merchant first appeared, people just thought it was an ordinary boatman. The monster before them might become just as famous as the Deep Sea Merchant, a renowned creature of the ocean. And her report was likely to be the first to cover this mysterious entity! The lips of the bespectacled man moved. He suddenly remembered the Black Rabbit''s first business deal; could it have been the chef who arranged for someone to do this? He pondered whether to spill the beans about the Black Rabbit''s plan to rob the chef. But he quickly dismissed the thought. How could a first-order chef afford to hire a third-order Transcendent? Speaking out would only tarnish their reputation, adding to their crimes. Pelu picked up her camera, took a few pictures, and then prepared to leave. The bespectacled man swallowed another gulp of saliva; finally, this plague was leaving: "Goodbye, Miss Pelu. I''m a fan of yours. Can I ask when this newspaper will be published?" They, the Black Rabbit gang, needed to move their assets before the newspaper article was published, clean up all the slaves in the basement, and then flee. "Hm?" Pelu turned her head, revealing a playful smile: "You don''t really believe you can walk out of this meeting room in peace after seeing me, do you? Let me tell you about some news that''s about to be published. Following the navy''s reorganization, to curb the increasing piracy, they are preparing to punish a batch of scum that joined the pirates recently. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Guess who''s on that list?" All the gang members felt their hearts stop for a moment. As she spoke, Pelu pushed open the large doors outside the meeting room. At the entrance, there were civilians who wanted to thank Pelu. But aside from the civilians, there were also ten law enforcers clad in heavy steam armor. Their thick iron boots trod across the meeting room, and gang members drew their weapons. Da da da da da da! Da da da da da! Pelu cleared her ears. She wasn''t interested in a heated fight; after signing autographs for the grateful crowd, she headed towards the White Dove Newspaper. She just wanted to finish her work and then take a short nap before enjoying a delicious feast. ... ... Twilight. The waves gently lapped the shore, sounding deep and rhythmic. By the harbor, a small houseboat with a ''Resting'' sign hung on it. Chen Qi sat inside the boat house, opening the Ice Devil Pirates'' sea chart, contemplating his next destination. Single-handedly taking down an ironclad ship was a big deal. For safety''s sake, he decided to leave Moonstone City temporarily. Better lay low in case things got out of hand, Chen Qi thought to himself. And just then, there was a hurried knock on the door of his little boat house. "Open up! Boss! Don''t you want to make money? It''s time to open up for business!" This lively and self-assured voice... Chen Qi put away the sea chart and opened the door of the boat house. Outside the door, a short-haired blonde woman looked at him with a cheerful smile. "What''s the matter, Miss Pelu?" Discover hidden tales at m,v l''e-NovelFire.net "My fan, you finally opened the door for me." The confident Pelu sat down at the dining table, holding a copy of a freshly printed newspaper. "?" Chen Qi looked puzzled. When had he become her fan? Though it was true that Pelu had many die-hard fans in Moonstone City. Clearly, he was not one of them. As if reading Chen Qi''s mind, Pelu crossed her legs: "I''d like a Moon Light Fish please, and by the way, let me guess, are you wondering when exactly you became my fan?" "When?" Chen Qi was confused. If she wanted a Moon Light Fish, he would have to go to the neighboring big ship to buy one at a high price. But Pelu''s visit was a good thing. He could take this opportunity to ask her if she had any information about Grade D cracks. Chapter 86: Chapter 70 Bounty_2 At that moment, Peril handed Chen Qi a freshly printed copy of the White Dove Newspaper. Chen Qi took the newspaper. Today''s White Dove Newspaper reported that three major admirals were leading ships, preparing to retake the nearby seas and the hegemony of the Crack Sea, in addition to increasing bounty rewards. It also covered gang-related issues. Three gangs were captured for colluding with pirate groups. They were the Wild Dog Gang, the Black Rabbit Gang, and the Dice Gang from Moonstone City. Black Rabbit Gang... Chen Qi tried to remain calm and continued reading. The entire Black Rabbit Gang was captured, many facing the death penalty as a starting point. In Shell Country, there is a tradition of using death row prisoners as experimental subjects. Suddenly, a message appeared before his eyes. #Amid the Crack Tide and storm, a new deep-sea monster was born, brutally slaughtering the Black Rabbit Gang# At the same time, a photo of the sea overlord was attached. "???" This monster couldn''t be me... Chen Qi quickly skimmed through the section. The newspaper described the disaster of the Black Rabbit vessel and speculated through some clues that another ''Deep Sea Merchant'' level monster might have emerged on the sea. This monster was extremely strong, strong enough to disregard the black mud and the sea overlord, and had slain the leader of the Black Rabbit Gang, Black Rabbit. "..." Chen Qi was slightly startled. He was in the newspaper. Although not shown, there was no doubt that he was the protagonist of this news. Under Peril''s pen, he had completely become a bloodthirsty monster. He immediately thought of many possibilities. Peril''s White Dove Newspaper was very likely to attract a bunch of idle detectives who, through the photographs in the newspaper, would attempt to find him. What a hassle... Chen Qi rubbed his head. He hadn''t expected that his first time in the newspaper in this world would be for such a reason. "Wait!" Chen Qi noticed that there were some strange numbers and photographs on the back of the newspaper. "Wild Dog, leader of the Wild Dog Gang, joins the Black Whale Group, formerly organized an underground boxing club, bounty of one million Shell Coins." "A new female member of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, name and origin unknown, bounty of three million Shell Coins." "Identity and gender unknown, the pitch-black remnant shadow slaughtered fifty people on the Black Rabbit vessel, bounty of five million Shell Coins!" Below the paper, there was also a photo of the fleeting shadow he left behind on the Black Rabbit vessel. "?" Why? Chen Qi was shocked. Why could just a shadow be worth a bounty? Could anyone be caught based on this fleeting shadow? A mere shadow, why would it hold a bounty of five million? Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi rubbed his forehead. He had some difficulty understanding the navy''s way of thinking. Were these navies filling out bounty amounts with their feet? Hopefully, no one will really see his accidental shadow and start searching everywhere. The shadow''s deeds had nothing to do with me. Peril sat at the dining table and explained: "Shell Country decided to tackle piracy by increasing everyone''s bounty and collaborated with our White Dove Newspaper to introduce a new Bounty Newspaper as a way to heat things up. By the way, you can also receive a bounty just for providing clues." "Is that so, I wonder if I could claim a bounty." Chen Qi smiled and continued reading. Besides the four major pirate groups, it featured quite a few well-known figures from the nearby seas: Big Mama, the Black-eyed Captain, the Bullet Shooter, the Butcher, and others. Another new name appeared on this glory list. The Flower Witch, though not a dangerous entity on the seas, nor showing any hostility towards civilians. But considering her historical status, if someone could capture her, or get her to the naval headquarters, it could fetch a whopping ''twenty million Shell Coins'' reward. And just providing clues could earn one five hundred thousand Shell Coins. Beyond that, if someone was to first submit to the White Dove Newspaper, they would get an additional one million Shell Coins. The Flower Witch is really worth a fortune... Chen Qi remarked, feeling somewhat tempted. Seeing Chen Qi finish reading the newspaper, Perle looked up and smiled: "Don''t thank me, it''s part of my job, just casual help, treating me to a meal of moonlight fish will do." "?" Chen Qi suddenly grasped. Previously, the Black Rabbit Gang had threatened him because of the hunting ground issue. Although in his eyes, the crisis of the Black Rabbit was something he had resolved by himself. In Perle''s eyes, however, she took down the Black Rabbit Gang by reporting and interviewing! Boss lady that she was, she easily settled the gang threat for her chef fan! "Thank you, Miss Perle, no problem, I will make an amazing moonlight fish." Perle looked up, touched her nose, feeling as if she had gained another fan: "It''s nothing much, just a hand lent during work. If you really want to thank someone, you should thank the coastal overlord that attacked the Black Rabbit, or that mysterious shadow." The coastal overlord, I should indeed thank them. "Thank them too." Chen Qi laughed, went to the large ship next door, and bought a luxurious moonlight fish for five thousand Shell Coins. Just in time, he hadn''t had dinner yet. [Cooking moonlight fish, gained 100 Spiritual Points.] Soon, a fragrant dish of scallion oil moonlight fish was ready. Chen Qi served the moonlight fish on the table. .net "So delicious!! Indeed, one just can''t miss out this dish during this period!" Perle''s face blushed slightly, excitedly tasting the fish with her fork. The savory taste blossomed on her taste buds. Just as she imagined, it perfectly brought out the delicious flavor of the moonlight fish! "By the way, Miss Perle, how is the investigation on the Flower Witch going?" Chen Qi asked. These past few days, he had digested the breathing technique and the Body Forging Skill, earning the qualifications to head to a D-level crack. He was just looking to lay low for a while, plus he urgently needed a reliable Pharmacist for the pale scales fruit he obtained from White Tree Land. Taking advantage of the fact that the Flower Witch hadn''t stirred up big trouble yet, Chen Qi wanted to see if he could find her. Once the Flower Witch got involved in big troubles and was pursued by various factions, it would be difficult to find her. "As expected, you''re also interested in the Flower Witch." Perle smiled mysteriously: "The whereabouts of the Flower Witch are very secretive, she has a unique way of hiding, evading my numerous pursuits. These are top-secret information painstakingly gathered by us at the White Dove Newspaper, and must not be told to others." "..." Chen Qi was skeptical, showing a slightly doubtful expression. Since when did you become someone who can keep secrets? The reason the navy and gangs are wary of Perle is because of her big mouth! Asking her for information doesn''t require deliberate questioning. She would volunteer information. Why aren''t you begging me to continue talking? Perle clenched her knife and fork, showing a meaningful expression: "Although the boss explicitly said that this information must not be leaked, I, Perle, love to do the opposite of what the boss says, can''t help it, it''s just my nature." "Actually, telling you is not impossible." "After all, I am the most famous reporter at the White Dove Newspaper. If even I don''t know the clues about the Flower Witch, then nobody knows the clues to the Flower Witch." Chapter 87: Chapter 71 Sea Flower Island The small boat cabin was aglow with the soft light of the ship''s lantern, adding a touch of warmth to the interior. Chen Qi bent down to take a bottle of wine from under the table and handed it to Perlu. He was quite curious about how she had found the clues to the Flower Witch. After finishing a bottle of wine, Perlu started to recount her experiences over the past three days. Based on the information from the old newsstand owner and Chen Qi, the Flower Witch had flowers growing from her head, which meant that she must find a way to hide her appearance. But in a place as extraordinary as Moonstone City, it wasn''t uncommon to see people concealing their looks. Walking down the street, at least one in every ten people was hiding their appearance. There were also quite a few of the same stature as the Flower Witch. So, she began to lift their cloaks and masks under the guise of conducting interviews. All sorts of characters with concealed faces: faceless men, master thieves of hearts, ghost brides, soul-stealing clowns, Piggy Heroes... Anyone hiding their face. If she saw one, she''d unveil one! Finally, thanks to her relentless efforts, in front of a herbal medicine shop, a person in a cloak took to their heels the moment they saw her. "That actually worked..." Chen Qi''s eyes widened. He never imagined that Perlu''s method of finding the Flower Witch was the legendary exhaustive approach! What''s crucial, this brute-force method actually led her to success. At this point, Perlu lowered her head and furrowed her brows, "Unfortunately, I still let her get away! Not only that, but because I exposed a bunch of masked people''s true appearances, my damned boss called me in for a talk, saying that I disturbed the peace of the commercial street and violated many people''s portrait rights. This also caused me to miss the best opportunity to pursue her." "Hmm... it''s already pretty good that you weren''t beaten up for unveiling people like that." Chen Qi couldn''t help but comment. "I had no choice; I''m not as lucky as you, bumping into the Flower Witch in a crack." Perlu frowned, "However, it''s a good thing that after I left the watchhouse... no, after having a friendly conversation with the police, thanks to the information from my informant, a thin female in a cloak boarded a flower sea ferry boat and headed for an island near the edge of the coast. This person is very likely to be the Flower Witch. I''m planning to set out tonight to find her and give the Flower Witch a little surprise!" "..." Chen Qi was somewhat speechless. After all the trouble, it was still the newspaper''s vast network of information that prevailed! He had to admit, the news agency of Moonstone City was indeed quite a powerful organization. Curious, Chen Qi asked: "Which island is it?" Perlu paused in her eating, her eyes showing a hint of surprise: "You... want to find the Flower Witch? Aren''t you afraid she''ll turn you into fertilizer?" In the legends, the Flower Witch was a madwoman who buried the bodies of a hundred thousand soldiers in the ground to cultivate the black soil. Although reports indicated that this appearance of the Flower Witch was not the legendary Flower Witch, Most people, under the influence of these legends, would not dare to look for the Flower Witch even with a high bounty reward. For all they knew, their own bodies could become fertilizer for the flowers. Of course, as far as Chen Qi was concerned, the past was the past and the present was the present. The current Flower Witch''s foolish appearance aside, before ascending to Fourth Rank, it was already quite an achievement not to end up as fertilizer. Expectantly, Chen Qi said: "After all, with so much money at stake, if I could provide some clues, there would be as much as one and a half million Shell Coins to be had. That''s striking rich overnight." "True, that''s even faster than what rich players make. You may be a chef, but you''re brave indeed!" Perlu pondered for a moment and then smiled. If she brought Chen Qi along, Wouldn''t that mean having an additional traveling chef with her on the road? She tapped the table and said softly: "The edge of the coast, Flower Island." "The edge of the coast..." Chen Qi was slightly shocked. The destination for this journey was farther than he had imagined. The domain of the Witch Sea could be roughly divided into the near sea, the Sea of Cracks, the Sea of Fog, and the Lightless Sea beyond the edge of the New Sun World. Above these seas lay countless islands. With so many isles and complex maritime governance, coupled with a perennially weak navy, These islands had also become the lairs where pirates hid. It could be said that Shell Country had zero control over the seas beyond the coastal waters. It was for this reason that, in recent days, the upper echelons of Shell Country had reorganized the navy, established the position of admiral, and tried to take back their dominant position in the Witch Sea. Explore more stories at m,v l''e-NovelFire.net The coastal periphery was a very dangerous place for ordinary people. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi looked at his palm, clenched his fist, and thought to himself: "By now, I should have the strength to set foot on the edge of the coastal waters." "Delicious!" Having finished the moonlight fish, Pelu said: "I will depart on the White Dove tonight. It''s too dangerous for you at night, you can leave tomorrow morning. However, you need to be careful. There are many legends of treasures about Flower Island and with the recent Descent of the crack, many Travelers have headed to Flower Island. This is also good news; that place lacks meat supplies, so the food must be terrible. Your business as a Chef will do well!" "Hmm¡­" Chen Qi nodded his head. After Pelu had her fill, she left the small houseboat. Once Pelu was gone, Chen Qi closed the doors and windows, took out the sea map from the Ice Pirate Group and the treasure map from the Deep Sea Hunter. Before heading to Flower Island, he needed to confirm some things. What, exactly, was the Flower Witch going to Flower Island for? As a main character of the Witch Sea, she certainly wasn''t going for tourism. Her journey to Flower Island was surely for something important. Chen Qi opened the sea map. According to the indications on the Ice Pirate Map, the location of Flower Island had markings of a treasure chest and flowers. Was the Flower Witch after medicinal herbs, or treasure? Chen Qi rubbed his head. He had a vague feeling that the Flower Witch was also there to seek the Hunter''s treasure when he saw her at the hunting grounds. All signs indicated that there was more than one treasure map left by the Deep Sea Hunter in this ocean! And the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter seemed to be something everyone knew about! Chen Qi placed his finger on the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure map and swept it from top to bottom. In the middle section, the coordinates for Flower Island were written. This place, indeed, also held a treasure buried by the Deep Sea Hunter... Chen Qi glanced toward the far left of the coordinates to check the difficulty of this treasure. However, to his surprise, there was no level of difficulty indicated before this piece of treasure information. Aside from a simple sketch of clothing and a set of coordinates, there were no hints! "Why?" Chen Qi was puzzled for a moment. No difficulty hint. Did it mean that the difficulty of this treasure was zero, or was it simply forgotten to be written? "Can''t figure it out." Chen Qi shook his head, put away the maps, and walked out of the boat house. Stars twinkled overhead; the nighttime sea breeze blew through his black hair. He looked toward the merchant ships ahead, the bright lighthouse, the moon in the sky, until that boundless, far-away place. Chen Qi reached out toward the direction of the moon and made a grabbing gesture. By now, he had gradually become familiar with this world, and had become a qualified First Order Transcendent. After this trip, he could consider his one and only principle: advancing to become a Second-tier Transcendent. "Flower Island, huh¡­" Chen Qi felt excited yet somewhat apprehensive in his heart. The high randomness of the New Day World dictated that even with a strategy for the crack and formidable power, he could still encounter accidents. A world fraught with dangers. But if one does not dare to brave the stormy seas, their progress would ultimately be slow and they couldn''t stand at the pinnacle of these waves! "Oh, the sea and the stars." Chen Qi gazed into the distance, his eyes filled with expectation. ¡­ ¡­ On the second day, the bright day ignited in the sky, illuminating the dark city. The small houseboat set off from the harbor, heading toward the distant islands. Chapter 88: Chapter 72 Ice Witch Background Plate "Near the edge of the sea, so far, we''re almost there." Chen Qi, holding a map, walked out of the cabin. With the aid of the Deep Sea Water Elf boosters, his little houseboat had sailed for an entire day. At this moment, the daytime flames were gradually weakening. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The afterglow of the setting sun spread across the sea, the light reflecting off the water interestingly, complemented by the falling flowers drifting from Flower Island to the sea. It was like a grand floral carpet at sea, welcoming the arrival of travelers. Chen Qi raised his head and looked towards the distant island. Mountains filled with flowering trees, a small town at the base of the mountains, and a simple dock. Flower Island, with its fertile land suitable for cultivating herbs and flowers, housed nearly a thousand people¡ªa fairly nice small town. However, compared to the people of the Moonstone Islands, the inhabitants of this remote outlying island were more secluded and less likely to leave their homeland. In their eyes, such remote islands far from the cities were peaceful and beautiful, and they could easily make a lot of money from tourism every year. Of course, this peaceful life was predicated on the absence of pirates and the Crack Tide. Chen Qi slowed down the speed of his little houseboat, preparing to dock. At that moment, a large white dove flew across the sky, slowly descending in height, landing in front of the port of Flower Island. It was Pelu, she had arrived as well. Chen Qi docked the small houseboat at the dock, took a big jump, and stepped onto the land of Flower Island. Pelu, noticing the movement behind her, looked back at Chen Qi with a puzzled face: "How did you get here so fast? Did you also depart at night?" After all, she had been traveling since last night, and she had flown from the sky! Chen Qi stepped forward: "Barely, my boat''s engine is quite expensive." The speed of the small houseboat was indeed fast. But the main reason he and Pelu arrived at the same time was due to the booster he was proud of: Deep Sea Water Elf brand booster! And there were seven of them! With the help of the Deep Sea Water Elves, the speed of the small houseboat was incredibly fast. The only side effect was that compared to machines, the Deep Sea Water Elves tired too quickly. After pushing for just a day, they turned into a sloppy mess! This must be because the Deep Sea Water Elves lacked exercise, they would get better with more practice! Deep Sea Water Elves did not need to breathe oxygen, only needing to regularly absorb seawater. So, Chen Qi put them in the backpack card. Later, he could summon them out just like throwing a Pokeball. Pelu picked up her camera, took a few pictures: "Forget it, it''s good that you''re here, just in time to show you how Moonstone City''s most famous reporter, with her eagle-like vision and wolf-like keenness, captures the Flower Witch." At the dock, the two of them presented their IDs, briefly verified their identities with dock workers, and then headed towards the village of Flower Island. "It''s really lively." Explore more stories with m,v l''e-NovelFire.net Chen Qi looked towards the village. The houses in Flower Island were built of red bricks, each one fronted with fresh flowers. At this time, although there was the Crack Tide, it was spring, the peak season for tourism. There were many tourists. Moreover, many people at the head of the village were discussing information. Chen Qi pricked up his ears. "Have you heard? That crack is going to open again." "It won''t end up like ten years ago, with a deformity rate rising to over 40%, and then running out again, will it?" "Impossible, this time, the village chief said they''ve brought in an expert." The crack revival had happened in this place too, and the crack rating of this region should be D¡­ Chen Qi observed his surroundings while walking forward with Pelu. Just then, at the town square, two giant statues in the central flowerbed caught his attention. One was a Hunter holding a bone-shaped greatsword, massively tall and draped in thick Hunter light armor, his hood covering his rugged face. The statue, made of rock, was beginning to show a layer of deep green moss, but nevertheless, it stood like a majestic hunter gazing at the sea before him. "Deep Sea Hunter..." Chen Qi was slightly startled; it was his first time seeing a statue of the Deep Sea Hunter. This statue must be the legendary Deep Sea Hunter, the only being that had repelled the great whale after the Witch. "If this one is the Deep Sea Hunter, then who is depicted by this statue?" Chen Qi looked at the other statue. The other statue was that of a young woman, dressed in clothes resembling a nun''s attire, holding a holy book in her right hand and a lantern in her left. She stood like a tall lighthouse, watching over the Witch Sea, both beautiful and sacred. Bigger than the one constructed for the Deep Sea Hunter. Moreover, it was even older than the statue of the Deep Sea Hunter. "What is this?" Chen Qi, for a moment, didn''t recognize the figure before him. Peru took out a camera and photographed the two statues: "You don''t know this? This is the pride of our Witch Sea, the statue of the Ice Witch." "The Ice Witch¡­" Chen Qi remembered for a moment, and memories suddenly flooded his mind. It was that omnipresent giant backdrop! The Ice Witch was also a quite famous character in the Witch Sea region. However, unlike the Flower Witch who was the main character, the Ice Witch was a typical backdrop character. During the Crack Tide five hundred years ago, as it swept across the sea, humans faced oppression by the great whale, severe hunger, monsters appeared like a tide, and people were forced to cannibalize each other. At that time, Shell Country was deeply embroiled in a serious civil war due to the out-of-control Chuixiang Rift, incapable of dealing with the matters of the Crack Tide. Without the support of any terrestrial powerhouses, all the residents of the sea once plunged into despair. It was then that the Ice Witch emerged, defeated the great whale with her own strength, and saved countless people and numerous struggling families. To commemorate the Ice Witch''s deeds, the sea was renamed from Whale Sea to Witch Sea by the king''s authorization. Additionally, the Ice Witch was also an incredibly powerful Mage, the pride of many mages in the Witch Sea. Today, the name of the Four Great Pirate Crews, the Ice Witch Pirates, is also derived from this Ice Witch. Also, the Ice Witch had an interest in studying history and archaeology. Thus, many major events and relics bear traces of this Ice Witch. In many places, the status of the Ice Witch exceeds even the ancient Sea Goddess. Especially on the islands just off the coast, it is commonly believed that the Ice Witch''s statues can bring safety to their voyages. Chen Qi remembered that there were many posts about the Ice Witch on forums. In the eyes of most ordinary people in the New Sun World, human life has its limits. In the deeper layers of this world, there exists a Void Lantern Death God who reaps the lives of all those who attempt to transcend the natural limits of life. Any lifespan that surpasses a hundred years, in the Sea of Spirit, the Death God will duly arrive. Even those with the Transcendent bodies capable of moving mountains and overturning seas cannot resist the erosion of time. But according to various pieces of information from player forums, this Ice Witch, famous hundreds of years ago across the sea, hadn''t died. Instead, she lived on like a ghost and participated in many historical events of great impact. "Truly magnificent, was the Ice Witch formerly a warrior nun¡­" Chen Qi clapped his hands, shifting his gaze away from the statue. At that moment, having finished taking photos, Peru had already begun to look for clues about the Flower Witch. Peru was randomly picking passersby, questioning them for information. Chen Qi was shocked; Peru''s method of finding people was indeed very direct and crude. Moreover, her manner of holding the microphone was too conspicuous. She approached an old woman, and took out a thousand Shell Coins: "Grandma, by chance, have you seen a person wearing a cloak?" The old woman took the money expertly and replied: "No." "¡­" Peru watched her money disappear and was stunned for a moment. Then, the old woman stood up, looked around: "People in cloaks are everywhere. Let me help you look. Is it that person? Come to think of it, that young lady''s head was still wriggling, having quite the mysterious air." In the open-air herbal shop ahead, there were many travelers. And a person wearing a cloak was there, head bowed, picking herbs. At that moment, seeming to sense the gaze from behind, she pulled down a corner of her hood, turned her head, and glanced at the two. Upon seeing them, her hood wriggled wildly like the waves of the sea! "The Flower Witch¡­" Chen Qi was surprised. He hadn''t expected to find her so easily! The person was really right at the entrance of the village on Flower Island! No, wait... Chen Qi suddenly thought of something. "Hold this for me." Peru''s eyes were determined, and she abruptly handed her backpack to Chen Qi. She crouched down, arms hanging naturally, palms slightly open, assuming a runner''s ready stance, then took a deep breath. "My fans, it''s time you see the speed of a reporter." "Flower Witch, this time, you won''t get away!" Chapter 89: Chapter 73: The Flower Witchs Hidden Technique "?" The Flower Witch had several startled little flowers pop up around her. She hadn''t expected that the annoying reporter from Moonstone City would actually be able to chase her to Flower Island. "Boss, I''ve already paid for the herbs." The Flower Witch calmly paid, then pulled out a bottle of energy potion, drank it, and ran towards the big mountain on Flower Island. As the supposed heir of a legendary witch, did those two mere First Order Transcendents really think they could capture her? The Flower Witch appeared unruffled, not believing that Perlu could catch her. But Perlu, considering herself half an athlete, decided to give it a try! Beyond the villages on Flower Island, there were extended mountains. The Flower Witch, leisurely but swiftly, ran into the forest and deeper into the mountain. Perlu also exerted all her strength and dashed into the mountain. "Perlu really isn''t afraid of death, daring to chase inside the mountain..." Chen Qi crossed his arms and stated. It was simply unrealistic for Perlu to want to interview the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch intended to keep her identity hidden, she wouldn''t accept her interview. However, from this reaction, the Flower Witch seemed quite afraid of Perlu. Chen Qi shook his head. He still had to find the Flower Witch to make potions. If the Flower Witch saw him without Perlu around, perhaps she would talk to him. But now... She wouldn''t think that he was in cahoots with Perlu, would she? Even if he saw the Flower Witch herself, asking her to make potions would still be challenging... Chen Qi followed Perlu and also ran towards the forest. As a reporter, Perlu was quite fast. With strong, powerful legs, the Flower Witch remained in Perlu''s sight for a long time. Yet despite this, she eventually lost sight of the Flower Witch and could only aimlessly look up at high branches in the forest. Chen Qi walked slowly through the mountain, not in a rush to search but rather sniffing the air. The Flower Witch, due to her Blood Flower Disease, had a body scent like that of flower fragrance. Smell was a good choice for tracking her. "However..." Chen Qi looked around. Many trees on Red Island were flower trees, filled with fresh floral scents everywhere. "Not easy to find..." Chen Qi shook his head. The Flower Witch had gotten some money from her last crack-induced trip and likely wouldn''t be lured by the smell of food. "Wait a minute..." Chen Qi suddenly recalled some information. In player forums, it was mentioned that hiding was the Flower Witch''s favorite method. Perlu''s speed wasn''t slow; she had suddenly lost track of her. "The Flower Witch has probably hidden herself." Chen Qi thought and continued along the trail Perlu had followed, looking at the grass near the ground. Right then, he suddenly noticed something odd. Underneath a large flowering tree, there were three very unnatural-looking yellow flowers. Chen Qi sat down, leaning against the tree, and took out a water bottle. Following Perlu the whole way had made him somewhat thirsty. "Glug glug." While he was drinking, a black flower suddenly popped out of the dirt next to the little yellow flowers. It was a scared little black flower! "I knew you were here..." Chen Qi rolled his eyes silently. According to the information on player forums, the Flower Witch was very skilled in Earth Escape, which involves hiding underground. But in the beginning, her Earth Escape Skill had a fatal flaw: whenever she wasn''t deep enough, the flowers on top of her head would emerge through the soil. Chen Qi took a deep breath and carefully chose his words: "Well, Flower Witch, rest assured, I am not in league with that reporter just now, and I have no intention of capturing you for the bounty. I just have some herbs and need your help with them." Would she agree? Chen Qi quietly waited for her response. In the early stages of the game, no player dared to approach the Flower Witch. It was only in the middle stages that players began asking the Flower Witch to make potions. But by then, the Flower Witch had already become a prominent figure, always caught up in major events, and had little time to make potions. Now, likely being quite poor, if he offered enough money, she would probably be willing to make potions for him. Chen Qi thought to himself. After a long silence, he heard a faint sound from under the soil. "You''re mistaken, I am not the Flower Witch, I am just a flower." "..." What are you talking about? Chen Qi was stunned. Hold back, hold back! In what scenario could she come up with such a blatant lie? The people of the Witch Sea are indeed a bit off. Staying too long in such an environment can affect one''s mind, which is very normal. Chen Qi calmed his breath, holding back his desire to retort. "Flower Witch, there are some matters for which I need you." "That woman has already run off; she should now be in the towns on Flower Island, going from house to house looking for you." "I absolutely won''t betray you." "And besides, with your formidable power, we two First Order Transcendents can''t do anything to you." "I swear by the Sea Goddess, I absolutely won''t reveal your whereabouts, or else, may I encounter a sea tyrant when I go out to sea and face a black mud tidal wave when I return!" Another moment of silence. The Flower Witch finally responded: "Fine, if you dare reveal my whereabouts, I''ll show you why witches are called witches." The tone in her voice was clearly a bit angry, even threatening. Stalking someone discretely seemed to be definitely out of bounds. Even beings known for their order and goodness could unleash havoc once provoked. Indeed, one must be careful with words and actions when speaking to a witch, never crossing the line carelessly. After all, she was a witch. Chen Qi nodded his head. Time passed, and a few orange-red flowers popped out from the ground. Chen Qi took a sip of water, "So, Flower Witch, why haven''t you come out yet? Did I do something wrong?" At that moment, a mosquito-like faint voice came from under the ground, "Well... I''ve been standing too long. My hands and feet are a bit numb, and the earth is packed too tightly... it''s a bit hard to come out. Could you help me?" "..." Numb feet! Hold back, hold back, she''s an esteemed witch, suppress the urge to make a comment. Chen Qi looked at the flustered little flowers sprouting from the soil. He hesitated for a moment, then reached out, grabbed the flowers from the ground, and yanked like pulling up a radish. Pull! Pull! Finally, with great effort, she popped her head out like a potato mine in Plants vs Zombies; after scanning her surroundings, she burst out. After emerging from the earth, the Flower Witch patted the dirt off her body and spat out the mud in her mouth. She hesitated for a moment, then looked at Chen Qi. To ease the awkward situation, she coughed twice and said, "Ahem. In our academy in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, Floral Appearance symbolizes nature, and many aspire to blend into nature. Merging with nature is a compulsory course for every Floral Appearance student. Some can stand unmoved like a rock under the onslaught of a waterfall. Some can sit still and have birds land on them. And I can merge directly with the earth, even letting aggressive wolves walk over my head. In this aspect of blending into nature, I''ve even surpassed my teacher, although, I''ve gotten a bit rusty from not practicing for quite a while." The Flower Witch said with a bit of pride. "..." Is that really blending into nature? Isn''t that more like running away? Chen Qi looked at the muddy Flower Witch and pressed his hand to his forehead. He never imagined that just the second meeting with the Flower Witch would change his perspective on witches so dramatically. In online gaming forums, the Flower Witch, being the protagonist, always seemed mysterious and powerful. Indeed, what one sees online and meets in person can differ greatly. After ensuring no more interview-crazy Perl was around, the Flower Witch sat down, exhaling deeply, "That monster who strips clothes in the street has finally left, you''re really not with that guy, right?" "Rest assured, Flower Witch, although I know that street-stripper, I''ll definitely not betray you." "You actually know that pervert?" The Flower Witch took a step back. "..." Perl, what exactly did you do on the streets to make an orderly and nice Flower Witch speak with such disdain? Chen Qi felt somewhat regretful for having walked into the village with Perl. The Flower Witch thought for a moment, then crossed her arms and said, "Oh well, since you''ve sworn. So, what potion do you want to make? Hmm... As a Witch''s heir, my fees are quite high. Also, I still have some important tasks to complete on Flower Island, can''t give you the potion right away." Chen Qi organized his thoughts and replied, "At sea, I happened upon a Pale Scale Fruit, I''d like your help in making it into a potion." "What did you say?" "I said, I found a Pale Scale Fruit and want to turn it into a potion." Pale Scale Fruit is not just any ordinary herbal material. A few flowers of surprise popped out above the Flower Witch''s head, "You say, you found a Pale Scale Fruit, where did you get it?" "I just happened by a huge white tree and found it with my little pet beast." The Flower Witch blinked incredulously at Chen Qi, "You''re really lucky, huh. Well, if it''s Pale Scale Fruit, that''s high-end material, and it also needs ten types of neutralizing ingredients. I need my workstation to mix it for you." In the Flower Witch''s memory, Pale Scale Fruit grew under the sea, and finding one would require quite some luck. She had only seen it in textbooks. The Flower Witch doubtfully looked at Chen Qi. From the first glance she took at him, she thought he was rather bold. Seeing her, he didn''t shy away but dared to follow! And he even managed to break her perfect Hidden Technique and obtain a Pale Scale Fruit. Plus, he was accompanying that mysterious Perl. This guy must be extraordinary. The Flower Witch leaned against the tree, beginning to mentally wrestle with herself. .net She had some issues she was dealing with and needed an outsider''s help. But stubborn her whole life, she disliked asking others for help! Asking others felt somewhat undignified. This isn''t asking for help; it''s striking a deal¡ªthis is an opportunity... The Flower Witch coughed twice and began to speak, "So, uh..." Chen Qi looked at the flowers falling from the tree, "My name is Chef, just call me Chef." The Flower Witch whispered, "Alright, Chef, do you dare to enter a D-level crack? I have some rather explosive information here." So, the Flower Witch was also here for the crack... Chen Qi replied without hesitation, "Yes, what''s the information?" S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 90: Chapter 74 The First Transaction He was originally going to go, and contrary to that, the treasure of the hunters was not a difficult thing for him, Chen Qi decisively agreed, turned his head, and quietly waited for the Flower Witch to provide the information. He agreed! Three happy little yellow flowers popped up above the Flower Witch''s head, followed by a mysterious expression: "This matter involves the legendary person and is not suitable for idle chat here, please follow me." The Flower Witch dusted the dirt off her bottom and, with a brisk pace, moved forward, then turned her head and waved at Chen Qi. Damn riddler, couldn''t she just talk here¡­ Chen Qi got up and obediently followed her. Under the Flower Witch''s guidance, the two of them followed the mountain road through the forest, heading towards the highest point of the mountain. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At last, the two reached the peak of Flower Island''s great mountain, at a towering cliff. The Flower Witch walked to the edge of the cliff, placing her hands behind her back, quietly savoring the high floral fragrance and the sea breeze. "How about it, Chef, the spot I''ve chosen offers a pretty nice view, doesn''t it?" Chen Qi stepped forward, looking down at the entirety of Flower Island from the mountaintop. The dusk''s dim light sprinkled among the mountains, dyeing the sky a gentle golden hue, harmonizing with the deep blue of the distant sea, forming a lush painting of flowers and seawater. The port and the villages below the flowers also appeared particularly peaceful. "Indeed, it''s a very nice view." Chen Qi took a deep breath, the air quality also quite good. But, this is off-topic! Weren''t they supposed to discuss something very important? Chen Qi turned his head, looking at the Flower Witch with a skeptical gaze. "Ahem." The Flower Witch coughed twice, pointing towards the easternmost seaside part of Flower Island. In that place, one could see many tents, a temporarily constructed settlement. Many hunters were stationed there, probably waiting for the crack to open. The Flower Witch explained: "In that place, there exists a special large Grade-D crack ''Dragon Nest Site'', and every decade, this crack reopens. If no one attends to it, the crack will get out of control, affecting the entire island." Dragon Nest Site¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, pondering; as a former pet trainer, he had cleared many similar cracks. If disregarding the mutation level, it ranked medium in difficulty within Grade-D cracks. The Flower Witch continued: "Inside the Dragon Nest Site of Flower Island, there exists a special herb, Dragon Breath Grass, which grows beside dragons. I currently, desperately need this herb. However, Dragon Nest Island has strict class restrictions, and my rank is no longer sufficient to participate in this level of crack." Chen Qi looked into the distance: "Simply put, it means I need to go to the Dragon Breath Site, find the Dragon Breath Grass for you as a reward." "That''s not simple at all; that''s a herb growing beside the ultimate monster, which means, to get the Dragon Breath Grass, you have to face the final enemy in the crack, the dragon." "It''s manageable." Chen Qi smiled. As a player, how could he possibly miss the final boss? Since he had entered the crack, he would go all out to achieve a perfect clear! The Flower Witch looked serious: "Actually, I was initially planning to ask the Hunter Group''s Red Crystal team from Flower Island for help, but during the conversation with them, I felt something was off. This hunter team, they actively invited many traveling First Order Transcendents, planning to enter the crack with them. From my observations, this hunter team seems quite mild-mannered, but they are far more dangerous than the Black Rabbit Gang we encountered in the hunting field. Hence, I did not entrust them with finding the Dragon Breath Grass." The expression on the Flower Witch''s face was very earnest. "Is it really not because you''re short on money?" Chen Qi remembered that the price of Dragon Breath Grass was certainly not a small sum. The Flower Witch paused for a moment: "There is a small part of that reason, of course, but the dangers of that crack far exceed this hunter team." She looked at Chen Qi. Although she had shared some intelligence about the Grade-D crack, she still saw no signs of fear in his expression! The Flower Witch moistened her throat, looking towards the distant hunter team: "Next is the most crucial intelligence. After hearing this information, reconsider whether you want to enter the crack, whether you want to accept my request." The Flower Witch''s face was earnest, she took a deep breath and, after a minute of gathering her thoughts, she said: "In this Grade-D crack, there likely exists the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunters!" "Oh." Chen Qi nodded his head. After the ''oh'', the Flower Witch fixed her gaze on him. Hunter''s treasure, this is the treasure of legend in the Witch Sea! Should I act more surprised, giving due respect to the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunters and the serious Flower Witch? Chen Qi''s mouth opened, and he exclaimed cooperatively: "Oh!" This reaction was about right. "I know you''re shocked now, but please stay calm," the Flower Witch continued mysteriously: "Don''t ask me how I know about the legendary Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure; it''s a secret I cannot reveal. However, I can tell you clearly that there''s a fifty percent chance that the Deep Sea Hunters'' treasure exists in this crack. Discover stories with m,v l''e-NovelFire.net And this will change the whole situation of the crack!" "The hunters'' treasure is like gold scattered everywhere, it can change a Transcendent''s life, enough to make a kind person take up the slaughtering knife, enough to turn close brothers into sworn enemies." "According to my guess, I am not the only one who knows the information about the Deep Sea Hunters'' treasure. Therefore, by setting foot here, you are very likely to become the victim of people killing each other." The Flower Witch crossed her arms, releasing what she considered the most important information. Chen Qi nodded. For many people, a D-grade crack that definitely contains a Hunter''s treasure would indeed be a shocking piece of news. This piece of information was still very valuable. Contrary to his expectations, the Flower Witch actually trusted him unexpectedly, telling him such important information. Similar ages, having met once, plus a trading relationship. Compared to those inexplicable Hunter Groups, the Flower Witch was more willing to trust Chen Qi. Of course, trust must be mutual and respected to maintain. I''ll take this mission! Chen Qi lowered his head, pretending to think: "Hunter''s treasure, huh? It means while I am helping you find Dragon Breath Herb, it''s likely that people will want me dead¡­I see some danger. If we could agree on a bit more reward." Indeed, he was still scared... the Flower Witch frowned and scratched her head: "It''s indeed dangerous, sorry, I shouldn''t have told you this info, just pay with money for the potion costs, I will deliver the potion to you if I have time." She thought it over, after all, he was just a First Order Transcendent; it was too dangerous to let him go for the Dragon Breath Herb. Even though theirs was just a trading relationship, Chen Qi provided the herbs, she made the potion. But if just because of this, she let Chen Qi enter the Dragon Nest Island and then he died. In the Flower Witch''s view, to some extent, it was as if she''d indirectly killed a young chef. She would rely on herself then, and think of another way, sighed the stubborn Flower Witch. "!" Chen Qi was startled. She was not playing by the rules. This was the time to raise the price, wasn''t it? Chen Qi stepped forward, looking towards the distant Hunter Group: "Flower Witch, what I mean is, we need to talk money." "Extra money? Say that again, that''s the Hunter''s treasure, aren''t you scared?" The Flower Witch''s head sprouted several question mark flowers, as she touched her empty pocket. The existence of the Hunter''s treasure was enough to dramatically change the entire crack. Chen Qi spread his hands and said: "Being scared is normal, but if I shrink back because of fear, then I should never go out to sea in this lifetime." "..." The Flower Witch fell silent for a moment, then nodded: "I don''t have much cash, I can only pay with potions, in addition to helping you with the medicine, I can give you another potion to use in conjunction with Pale Scale Fruits as compensation." "That''s fine," He agreed really fast! She remembered, her teacher had told her that to survive in the great seas, never fight alone, and if possible, it''s best to develop your own followers! This was her first trade after arriving in Shell Country, and he was the first person she got familiar with. A chef who knew no fear. The Flower Witch bit her lip and reached out her hand: "Deal!" Chen Qi stepped forward and shook hands: "Deal." Chapter 91: Chapter 75 Blood Blade Pirate Group and Blade Witch The sea breeze blew, and flowers drifted far away with the fallen leaves. "Pleasure doing business with you!" Chen Qi and the Flower Witch high-fived, sealing their first deal on Flower Island. The Flower Witch repeatedly cautioned that she bore an important mission and must not have her whereabouts exposed. If he truly obtained Dragon''s Breath Grass, the Flower Witch would naturally find a way to contact him. Before leaving, the Flower Witch took out two strong Healing Potions from her withered medicine bag and handed them to Chen Qi, "According to my information, the Dragon Nest in this place is not a Blade Phase crack, but a Floral Appearance crack, which may have a special way to clear it. These are all I have left. I hope they can help you a bit. Please be careful." The Flower Witch shook her head. When she arrived in the Shell Country waters, her ship was attacked, and all her belongings fell into the sea. Therefore, she had been so poor as to eat grass earlier. Now, relying on the money earned from the previous hunting ground, she barely managed to purchase herbs and produce two new potions. But because of the ship fare and the cost of the herbs, she was once again penniless. Chen Qi took the potions. [Healing Potion - Modified: Nature Form: Floral Description: Transcendent potion that boosts overall stamina and strength within ten minutes, while also increasing the body''s healing speed.] High-end stuff! These Transcendent potions were worth at least thirty thousand Shell Coins per vial. Moreover, if the potion was made personally by the Flower Witch, the price would be even higher. Chen Qi accepted the potion, "Thank you, I''ll do my best to get the Dragon''s Breath Grass." After the deal was done, the Flower Witch said her farewells and disappeared into the woods. Chen Qi clapped his hands and returned to the village on Flower Island to gather more information about the cracks. ... ... Near the sea along Flower Island, where the Hunters resided. Chen Qi came to this place. The Dragon Nest was a crack that remained open for a long time and could only be entered at night. Here, there was a specific Red Crystal Hunter Group that tackled cracks. Chen Qi looked around. In this place, Pei Lu was asking people for information. Besides her, there were some people in fancy clothes who were likely village officials or wealthy merchants from Flower Island. So many people... Chen Qi approached the traveling Transcendents and joined their discussion. They were discussing a simple battle plan. "Dragon Nest, indeed, it''s impossible to drive away the dragon. Our mission this time is still to gather herbs. As a Floral Appearance crack, the herbs within it contain unimaginable Transcendent power." "Don''t say that, dragons can be driven away! The leader of the Red Crystal Hunter Group said, as long as we work together, we can defeat the dragon. Moreover, the dragon on Dragon Nest Island isn''t as powerful as the Sea Dragons in the Witch Sea." "Yes, there are so many of us!" "Exactly, we''re so many, and the villagers of Flower Island still look down on us!" "Keep your voice down, better not provoke these villagers, we are outsiders after all." Chen Qi listened and summarized the personnel composition for the crack expedition into roughly three factions. First, lone wolves like him who came to this place. Second, the Red Crystal Hunter Group. In this world, Transcendents who specialized in dealing with cracks were also called Hunters. Organizations that aimed to clear cracks were called Hunter Groups. In gaming communities, ''Hunter Group'' was also the name of many guilds. The Red Crystal Hunter Group was a registered Hunter Group with all its members being second-order experts. The third and the most dangerous faction according to Chen Qi. He looked at the villagers here. Many villagers were gazing at the distant sea. After a while, as the moon rose, a loud steam roar came from afar. Everyone stopped their discussions and looked towards the distance. On the horizon, a blood-red flag flew in the sea breeze. On the flag, a long knife was thrust into a sea of corpses. "The Blood Blade Pirate Group''s flag!" Chen Qi was startled. At that moment, some villagers smiled. They had been waiting for the Blood Blade Pirate Group. From the fringe of the near sea, it was pirate territory. Flower Island was a fertile island with a population of a thousand. Without the protection of a powerful faction, normal life couldn''t be maintained. Places abandoned by the navy would be governed by pirates. Surprisingly, the one protecting Flower Island turned out to be one of the Four Great Pirate Groups, the Blood Blade Pirate Group! Chen Qi took out his black knife from the backpack card. Transcendents from the Hunter Group also drew their weapons. "This is the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ship! There shouldn''t be any former navy members here! Nor any Black Whale Group members!" "Put away your weapons, don''t act rashly. We don''t need to confront the Blood Blade Pirate Group head-on." "Why is the Blood Blade Pirate Group here?" Explore more at m,v l''e-NovelFire.net Pei Lu, who was gathering information nearby, rarely showed a frightened look as she backed away. Pei Lu was almost a universally taunting unit in the near sea. A massive red steamship stirred up huge waves and docked at the shore. Soon after, a gangway dropped down from the ship. Sh-sh-sh! Fifty members of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, dressed in red uniforms, disembarked from the ship in neat steps, holding heavy firearms at their chests, forming a straight-line formation. They were uniformly outfitted in red and white military-style clothing and equipped with weapons from the Magic Bullet Company. The Blood Blade Pirate Group was born from an internal navy war; its founder was also the former admiral of the navy. Therefore, both its uniforms and its system bore traces of the navy. They viewed themselves as the true navy, ruling over many near-sea islands! Are there participants from the Blood Blade Pirate Group in this crack expedition? Chen Qi felt a bit uneasy. Under everyone''s gaze, a man and a woman descended the gangway. The woman was petite, wearing a red cloak. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The young man was tall, dressed in a wolf-hide coat, with a terrifying black wolf tattooed on his chest. Chen Qi had seen them in the newspaper. Fierce Wolf Fenrir and Little Red Riding Hood, two recently notorious pirates. Little Red Riding Hood, slender, a second-order Transcendent, with the profession of [Blood Soldier], had a bounty of three million Shell Coins! Fierce Wolf Fenrir, a third-tier Transcendent, and a key member of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, had a bounty of thirteen million Shell Coins! "Little Red Riding Hood, this person..." Seeing the two in front, Chen Qi was secretly amazed. These two were not only famous in the Witch Sea but also prominent on gaming forums! Especially Little Red Riding Hood. Chen Qi thought for a moment. Given her physique and appearance, coupled with the Blood Blade Pirate Group affiliation, he hadn''t expected to encounter her in this place! This person was also a significant NPC in the Witch Sea. In the near future, Little Red Riding Hood would acquire another title¡ªthe Blade Witch. But completely opposite to the gentle Flower Witch, the Blade Witch''s temper was notoriously irritable! Of course, at this point in time, no one knew her witch identity. The Flower Witch did not know the Blade Witch at all. Chen Qi shook his head. Frankly, he didn''t want to meet the Blade Witch here, nor did he have any intention of getting acquainted. Her temper was bad, and she frequently resorted to violence. Countless players, attracted to Little Red Riding Hood''s beauty, joined the Blood Blade Pirate Group, only to die by her blade. The appearance of Fierce Wolf Fenrir and Little Red Riding Hood caused a brief panic. If the Blood Blade Pirate Group attacked, all fifty people here might die! Chen Qi took a deep breath. The Blood Blade Pirate Group had their pride. Especially Little Red Riding Hood and Fenrir, who valued their reputation even more than the navy did and would not attack without reason. Little Red Riding Hood stepped forward, scanning everyone present from the Red Crystal Hunter Group''s leader to the village head of Flower Island, then to Chen Qi and Pei Lu the journalist. The village head did not speak, subtly signaling Little Red Riding Hood. Here was a reporter known for her taunts. Suddenly, Little Red Riding Hood conjured up a red Blood Crystal Spear. Blood manipulation, a primary skill of the second-tier Blade Phase profession [Blood Soldier]. She pointed the red spear at Pei Lu, "Ms. Journalist, our Blood Blade Pirate Group won''t harm you out of respect for the press. But no matter why you''re here, we don''t want to see our whereabouts in tomorrow''s paper." "Okay, got it." Pei Lu obediently raised her hands. The Blood Blade Pirate Group loathed the current navy, while Pei Lu had recently been close to them. After the warning, Little Red Riding Hood moved to the center of the community. Checking the time, she addressed everyone, "Ladies and gentlemen! Our Blood Blade Pirate Group is not like the Black Whale Group, those cowards who bully the weak, nor are we the navy, those backstabbing bastards. We have our own rules. As long as you don''t attack us, we won''t attack you. This journey, like you, we are participants in the crack! Like you, we are brothers seeking strength in this vast sea! "Exactly! We are just here to send our charming Little Red Riding Hood to the crack. Of course, if you pay us, we don''t mind protecting you. Rest assured, every agreement with us is a contractual one." Fenrir said lazily, showing their confidence in securing everything. Chen Qi gripped his black knife. The Blood Blade Pirate Group was also a participant in the crack. This added a formidable competitor! Chen Qi thought. The Blood Blade Pirate Group did not display overt hostility, setting up like the navy amidst the Hunter Group, waiting for the crack. As dusk turned to night, cracks appeared in various forms and entry methods. E-grade cracks were often just wormholes you could crawl into. With higher crack levels, entry methods varied. In this place, a mysterious unmanned boat appeared nightly. To enter the Dragon Nest, one must board the boat when the moon rose. Only clearing the crack could stop the nightly appearance of these boats. People gathered around bonfires, anxiously waiting. This hunt differed from before; the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s involvement implied the crack might be cleared tonight! "Everyone, time is running out." "This is our once-in-a-lifetime opportunity..." The Red Crystal Hunter Group decided to go all out after discussions! Both the Red Crystal Hunter Group and the Blood Blade Pirate Group probably knew about the Hunter''s treasure... Chen Qi observed from behind a tree. This expedition, as the Flower Witch said, not only posed threats from the dragon but also from people. A tense atmosphere filled the area. Finally, at midnight, with a misty breeze, over a hundred flower-laden unmanned boats sailed toward them. A prompt for the crack finally appeared before them. [Inspiration Appraising...] Chapter 92: Chapter 76: The Invincible Little Red Riding Hood [Inspiration identification in progress¡­] [Inspiration identification success!] [Crack Name: Dragon Nest Land Grade: D Nature Form: Flower, Cup Description: A volcanic island where villagers hold an annual ritual, hoping one day to receive the dragon''s blessing and become one with the dragon. After countless prayers, two fire dragons took residence here. However, after consuming the offerings, they did not leave. .net If the fire dragons don''t leave soon, the volcano will erupt, burning everything to ashes. The island residents have set down their journey flower boats, requesting your help to expel the fire dragons. Completion Condition: Expel the dragons! This is human territory! Special Completion Condition (Floral Appearance): The dragons are seen as symbols of nature. You need to make them leave without harming them. Crack Mutation Rate: 27% (High mutation rate, this crack is extremely dangerous, proceed with caution) Crack Entry Limit: Only Second-tier and below Transcendents may enter this crack. Crack Personnel Limit: No more than a hundred people. Inspirational Insight: You saw two fire dragons descending from the sky, unleashing hellish flames to vent their pain and rage upon the world. Inspirational Insight (Special): At the peak of the volcano, you saw a man with severed arms. Just as he was about to kill the fire dragon, he trembled violently, mysterious black tentacles sprouting from his body, and ultimately died in the scorching flames.] Chen Qi swiftly scanned the Inspirational Insights in front of him. Another large crack, and a D-grade crack with a 27% mutation rate. In the New Day world, each increase in crack grade means an exponential rise in difficulty. "The boss of this Dragon Nest Land is a pair of fire dragons, a tough boss indeed." The twin fire dragons were a famous couple boss in Dragon Nest Land. Even a slight mistake could result in a combined assault by the dragon couple. Moreover, whenever a fire dragon killed a player, they would kiss in front of the player. Killing both physically and emotionally! Therefore, the forums were flooded daily with rookie posts seeking strategies to defeat the twin fire dragons. When the fire dragon''s health drops below 50%, they would flee Dragon Nest Land. When both dragons had left, the crack could be cleared. Chen Qi took out a cloth and polished his black blade until it shone. The twin fire dragons were extremely difficult. However, because of the high difficulty of the fire dragons, he had rich experience in clearing such levels. He knew many special ways to clear them. The Floral Appearance route, simply put, involved bypassing the conventional battle and making the dragons feel pleased, thus clearing the level directly and earning more rewards. Animal communication, bewitchment techniques, and others could achieve this special clearance condition. Besides that, there were also some underhanded methods to clear it. If you were a player with dragon''s blood, you could even seduce the fire dragons and provoke an internal conflict between the dragon couple. And his Chef Skill could also play a significant role in this crack! Chen Qi turned his attention to the second Inspirational Insight. The Hunter with tentacles, was it related to the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure? The information wasn''t sufficient¡­ Chen Qi packed his things and silently signaled Pei Lu, then went to the flower-laden boat on the shore. Aren''t you here on Flower Island for business? How are you so adept at this? Pei Lu stared at him in bewilderment. Chen Qi blended smoothly into the crowd, following the people''s steps to board a small boat bound for Dragon Nest Island. Over fifty people boarded the small boat to Dragon Nest Island. The Blood Blade Pirate Group had only sent one person, Little Red Riding Hood. The Evil Wolf Fenrir asked: "Hey, Little Red Riding Hood, do you really not need your brothers with you?" Little Red Riding Hood raised her head at a forty-five-degree angle and snorted coldly: "No need, just two little lizards. I can expel the fire dragons on my own!" Does everyone who follows the Blade principle love to fight alone¡­ Fenrir said helplessly: "Really? Little Red Riding Hood, let me remind you, besides the fire dragons, there are other hunters." Sometimes, humans are scarier than monsters. Little Red Riding Hood''s gaze lingered on Chen Qi for a moment, then swept over the others. She wasn''t targeting anyone; to her, everyone present was trash! Smirking confidently, she said: "Don''t worry, I''m the strongest!" Little Red Riding Hood adjusted her clothes and leapt onto the foremost boat. Chen Qi watched Little Red Riding Hood with interest. As the future Blade Witch, Little Red Riding Hood''s strength far surpassed that of a typical Second-order Transcendent. Her primary trait was a single word: wild! For now, though, this crack didn''t seem normal. Chen Qi chose a middle boat and stayed with other traveling hunters. As a sea breeze gradually picked up, the small boat carried them toward another world. Soon, from within the distant mist, the outline of a black volcano began to appear. On the boat, the hunters started a lively discussion. "It''s really fire dragons, to expel them, we must all give it our all!" "We need full cooperation and a team battle." "Since it''s a team battle, we need a leader. I propose Baron, the leader of the Red Crystal Hunter Group. No objections, right?" "Yes, the Red Crystal Hunter Baron! He has cleared one C-grade crack, five D-grade cracks, and thirty E-grade cracks. With such rich experience, he is the most suitable leader for us." Chen Qi listened quietly. Just as these people said, the fire dragon''s health was alarming. Without special strategies, large-scale team battles were needed to expel the fire dragons. And that was just for facing a single fire dragon. Facing two fire dragons greatly increased the difficulty. Simultaneously facing two stout fire dragons, few could endure it. Under everyone''s anticipation, Baron, the leader of the Red Crystal Hunter Group, tapped his dagger with his index finger and coughed twice: "Since everyone says so, let me, this old man, command this dragon expulsion operation." Chen Qi looked at him. He was an old man with red hair, wearing a hunter''s outfit made of supernal deerskin, armed with a large sword specifically for taking down large creatures. Additionally, his exposed skin bore some bestial tattoos that enhanced physical strength. Whether in basic skills or weaponry, he was truly professional. Considering his age and experience, he was indeed the best candidate for this operation''s commander. Though suitable, it was undeniable that this person had to have an agenda. Chen Qi grew cautious. Like the Flower Witch, his first impression of this old man wasn''t good. Something about the old man''s actions felt conspicuously deliberate. A sea breeze tinged with sulfur brushed across his cheek. Chen Qi looked up to see the volcanic island, covered in black stones, appear before them. Dragon Nest Island had arrived. As the mist gradually dispersed, the fifty-three of them jumped from the small boat onto the black land ahead. The exposed black rocks formed spectacular cliffs. The distant village had already been charred into coal by the fire dragons'' roasting, some charred people exhaled black gas and wriggled continuously on the ground. Chen Qi stepped forward a few steps and looked toward the highest peak of the mountain, the volcanic summit. Two resting fire dragons hovered in the sky like two spinning embers. The mountaintop was the dragons'' nesting site and also where dragon breath grass grew. "Better play it safe. Right now, I''m still too inexperienced to withstand the combined assault of two fire dragons." Chen Qi thought to himself. The safest way to defeat the fire dragons was to cooperate with others. At this moment, Baron slowly walked to the front of the crowd: "We have traveled a long way to get here. I believe everyone present has come with dreams in their hearts. Our goal is to clear this crack. If we expel the dragons, everyone will at least get a skill card. I wonder if any of you would be interested in hearing a few words from me." "Old man, spit it out!" S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little Red Riding Hood bit her lip and shouted fiercely. She could see that the Red Crystal Hunter Group had prepared extremely well for this hunt! After saying his piece, Baron looked up at the fire dragons circling in the sky above: "Everyone, at my age near death, wealth and power mean nothing to me. Compared to those, my reputation, posthumous status, wishes of old friends, and regrets of my long life are most important. This island embodies my regret." Then, he rolled up his sleeve, revealing a hand full of red scars. This was a burn from a fire dragon! Chen Qi was slightly surprised. Baron had prepared even more thoroughly for this crack than he had expected. At this moment, within the crowd, someone widened their eyes in disbelief and asked: "Old Hunter Baron, have you participated in this crack before?" Red Crystal Hunter Baron sighed and fell into memories, saying: "Yes, I came to this crack ten years ago. And my old friend died in this crack ten years ago. He fought the fire dragon alone to protect us. But because of that, I watched as his head was bitten off. This became a lifelong sorrow for me. I''ve come back now to avenge my friend." As he said this, Baron looked toward the highest point of the volcano, shedding a few tears full of regret. The crowd was shocked and delighted. Baron was already very powerful, and he was also a previous participant in this crack! If they could get the help of a prior crack participant, the probability of clearing the crack would greatly increase. A previous crack participant¡­ Chen Qi pondered. Baron picked up some black dirt from the ground: "Even after ten years, the land here hasn''t changed much. Though it may sound like an exaggeration, I know this crack better than everyone present, know the monsters here, and know everything here. With our strength, we can go straight to challenge the fire dragons. Thus, I have an idea for a fast crack clearance. I wonder if you''d be willing to join me in this?" Baron laid out all his advantages and gave everyone an option. The traveling hunters were extremely excited, as if joining Baron''s team would guarantee great rewards. Baron raised his head and looked resolutely at the highest point of the island: "Everyone, let''s expel the dragons together!" Chapter 93: Chapter 77: The Male and Female Twin Fire Dragons Baron of the Red Crystal Hunter Group stood there, quietly waiting for everyone''s response. What he meant was that all fifty-three people here would follow him, abandoning their original goals to join him in facing the final boss, the Fire Dragon! Many hunters fell into hesitation. Many of them were only aiming for a small goal. The Fire Dragon in the land of dragon breath was incredibly powerful, far beyond what these amateur hunters could defeat. Facing the Fire Dragon was not something they had even considered! But now, Baron of the Red Crystal Hunter Group was actually extending them an invitation. Chen Qi looked suspiciously towards Baron and the equipment carried by the Red Crystal Hunter Group. The Dragon-Specialized Giant Cannon, fireproof tattoos, high-melting-point shields, Potion No. 13... Luxurious dragon-slaying equipment. There were more than just Dragon Nest Island in the D-grade cracks above the sea. What could make a person come back to a crack like this one at the first chance after ten years? Other than revenge, what other reason could there be for someone to return? The hunters'' treasure... Chen Qi immediately thought of this. .net Unlike the previous treasures, he now knew neither the location nor the difficulty of the treasure. Chen Qi had a strong intuition that the other party was also here for the hunters'' treasure. And this old man Baron might know more than he did. What Barro was doing now appeared to be for revenge, but the real goal was probably something else. "Baron, you wouldn''t harm us, would you? After defeating the Fire Dragon, you wouldn''t keep the materials to yourself?" "What are you saying? In the past few years, Brother Baron has distributed all the Skill Cards and Occupation Cards to us." "Brother Baron is old, and to him, money isn''t important. Being able to defeat the Fire Dragon and avenge his brothers is his only wish." "Revenge, what does revenge have to do with us? How can we ensure that this guy won''t attack us on the way?" A small number of hunters voiced their opposition. Baron smiled: "Everyone, I follow the principle of the scales and the God of the Day; I will not break my promise or the iron rules in my heart. Plus, if we wanted to ambush, the Red Crystal Hunter Group wouldn''t need to gather you all together. Besides, we have only eight people in the Red Crystal Hunter Group, how could we strike against more than forty of you? I swear to you, my invitation is heartfelt; I truly want to clear this crack. Also, here we have members of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and I''ve heard that they maintain the order of the nearby seas. Under this lady''s watch, I wouldn''t be able to do anything to you." Little Red Riding Hood blinked, surprised to be mentioned by him! But Baron was right, the Blood Blade Pirate Group did indeed offer bodyguard services. Whether it was protecting islands or clients within a crack, it was all within their scope of services. Compared to other pirate groups, the Blood Blade Pirate Group placed more emphasis on their reputation. Thanks to their good reputation, they had the support of many islands. Little Red Riding Hood puffed up her chest, slightly annoyed as she looked at Baron. She had to admit, Baron had experience in clearing cracks. If they had his help, the journey through the crack would be much easier. Little Red Riding Hood formed a blood-red long Blade in her hand, lifted her head, and said to everyone: "50,000 Shell Coins! If any beast dares to attack another during this crack expedition, I''ll intervene! Don''t worry; as long as you pay, I swear on the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s name that I will protect you." Though Little Red Riding Hood wasn''t even 1.6 meters tall, she exuded a domineering presence, like a biting cold wind. The crowd looked at each other. If they had the protection of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, Baron wouldn''t dare to lay a finger on them! The 50,000 Shell Coins for a bodyguard weren''t too expensive, so Chen Qi took 50,000 Shell Coins out of his backpack card. Although Little Red Riding Hood had a sharp tongue, she was known on the high seas for valuing affection and promises. Spending 50,000 Shell Coins to add extra assurance to the expedition wasn''t a loss. Under Little Red Riding Hood''s witness, all fifty-three people on the crack expedition paid her 50,000 Shell Coins each. Little Red Riding Hood accepted the money: "Rest assured, I will protect you." Seeing this, Baron smiled: "Well then, everyone, with the protection of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, we should be able to work together and face the Fire Dragon!" Cooperation was indeed the best way to defeat the Fire Dragon. Baron took Little Red Riding Hood''s place at the front: "Follow me, everyone. Those charred creatures can only provide some insignificant Spiritual Points. And I know a route that can avoid these charred creatures and reach the volcano summit." With familiarity, Baron led the way along the volcano, setting off towards the summit. On the way, the members of the Red Crystal Hunter Group also took out climbing equipment and took a shortcut. Chen Qi maintained a safe distance, following the group cautiously. Where it would have taken at least a day to reach the high part of the volcano, under Baron''s guidance, they arrived at a platform below the summit in just two hours. Baron wiped the sweat from his face: "Alright, everyone, it''s about time to rest for a bit." They were now on a large flat stretch of land. Going further up would lead to the dragon''s nest! "Huff, huff¡ª" At this moment, they could hear the heavy breathing of the dragon. Under Baron''s command, everyone leaned against the rocks, gasping for air. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We''ve finally arrived!" "I''m exhausted, and this place is too hot." Chapter 94: Chapter 77: The Male and Female Twin Fire Dragons_2 And it was at this moment that Baron silently took out a red crystal from his backpack card, right in front of everyone. Chen Qi took out his water bottle, his gaze unavoidably falling on the red crystal. He had devised numerous strategies for Dragon Nest Island. Fire crystals, once shattered, would release a fire element aura strong enough to lure the fire dragons from the mountain peak! Wait a second! Baron intended to start an encounter right here on this platform! Chen Qi gripped his weapon, his eyes fixed on Baron. Baron turned his head, catching Chen Qi''s gaze in an instant, and said: "Hmm? What a surprise, young man, you actually know what this is?" At the same time, the other hunters of the Red Crystal Hunter Group also turned their attention to Chen Qi. "I''ve read about it in books, it''s a fire crystal, right?" Chen Qi replied, drinking down the water from his water bottle, trying to lower his presence as much as possible. But the astonishment that flickered across his face for a moment was still captured by the man known as Baron. To start an encounter without consent proved that Baron and his men wanted to plunge the situation into chaos! "Baron, what are you doing?" Crack! Accompanied by the sound of the crystal bursting. A searing aura instantly filled the platform before them! Baron, looking at the scorching flames in his hand, said: "Don''t worry, everyone, I have no ill intentions. The terrain at the peak is too narrow, and this place is the best platform to face the fire dragon." Everyone was bewildered for a moment; they had never expected Baron to take such a crazy action so suddenly! Baron wanted to forcibly drag them into a battle with the fire dragon! To think, just two hours ago, they had paid the Blood Blade Pirate Group for protection. However, they weren''t given the chance to ponder! With the shattering of the crystal! From atop the mountain, the sound of mighty winds came through; the flapping of the dragon''s wings was like the descent of a storm! Two fire dragons, from the mountain peak, came flying towards this place like two falling stars plummeting from the heavens. Little Red Riding Hood took out her long blade and lunged forward: "Baron, what the hell are you doing!" This damn Red Crystal Hunter Group, starting a fight without their consent! Baron turned his head to look at Little Red Riding Hood, flashed a smile: "Sorry, sorry, I thought you were all prepared, but now, indeed, is the best time." "You''re looking for death!" Little Red Riding Hood''s hands conjured a blood-colored long blade and charged at Baron. She had taken the money, and her intent was to slice in two any beast that threatened their mission into the crack, to utterly destroy it! And Baron quietly pulled out a revolver from under his clothes, aiming it at Little Red Riding Hood! Bang! "Mere bullets!" Little Red Riding Hood swung her blade, cutting the bullet in half. However, to her surprise, upon being cut, the bullet exploded into a red powder, which sprayed onto her. Little Red Riding Hood''s face turned red, and she instantly felt that something was amiss: "What is this powder?" "Who knows?" Baron''s expression was one of a mocking smile. He spread his hands, addressing everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, the fire dragons have arrived, now is the time for us hunters to confront the fire dragons!" Chen Qi looked towards the two fire dragons slowly descending from the sky. As Baron had said, he had joined this venture into the crack ten years ago. And for this journey into the crack, he had made ten years'' worth of preparations! All that was unfolding before him was within the grasp of the man known as the Giant Hand. The addition of the Blood Blade Pirate Group had changed nothing. "What on earth is this powder?" Little Red Riding Hood took out three bottles of universal antidote from her backpack card and drank them. "Humans versus humans, humans versus dragons, the battle has already begun..." Chen Qi watched the chaotic scene unravel before him and silently drew his black blade. Roar! The massive roar of the dragon surged towards them like a tsunami. The moment the fire dragon saw them, there was no room for retreat. At this moment, one of the main fighters, Little Red Riding Hood, was still drinking medicine. She didn''t know what kind of powder she had been struck with; she could only mindlessly drink the antidote. "That..." Chen Qi walked to Little Red Riding Hood''s side and reminded her: "Little Red Riding Hood, the antidote is useless. That''s not poison, it''s an aphrodisiac, and a very rare one at that, specifically meant for dragons." "However, a dragon couldn''t possibly be interested in humans, but it will still fixate on you, meaning you will become the priority target." An aphrodisiac capable of inducing peculiar affections in large creatures is extremely precious in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom with its diverse genders and species. Chen Qi remembered that such powder could only be obtained in C-grade cracks. Its rarity had already surpassed the regular rewards from Dragon Nest Island! "?" Little Red Riding Hood paused for a moment, not expecting a First Order Chef to be so well-informed and even give her a warning. But what the hell was an aphrodisiac? This person didn''t seem too bright... Chen Qi explained: "To put it simply, you are the first one the dragon will hit." "Ah?" Bang! Dragon''s Descent! The male fire dragon plummeted from the sky like a bolt of red lightning from the heavens, slamming heavily onto Little Red Riding Hood. Immediately afterward, the male fire dragon violently whipped its tail, coiling around the slender Little Red Riding Hood, and hurled her against a distant wall with tremendous force. In an instant, Little Red Riding Hood raised her arms to block, but she was still smashed hundreds of meters away, her body spurting copious amounts of blood. Baron, upon seeing this, took the greatsword from his back: "Alright, Little Red Riding Hood from the Blood Blade Pirate Group should be able to handle a male fire dragon." Then, he silently turned around, spread his arms, and proclaimed: "Fire dragon! We of the Red Crystal Hunter Group, have returned! Everyone, now that there''s no way back, join us in driving away the fire dragon!! Fight! Hunt!" "Come on, dragon, let me feel your wrath! Let me see if you can stop us again!" Baron laughed heartily. Something''s not right... Chen Qi gazed towards the distant female fire dragon. This female fire dragon, covered in scars wrought by the storm, her scorching scales spewing flames, seemed to emanate boundless fury. This was the berserk state usually only seen in the second tier! Why had it entered berserk state as soon as they met? "Interesting." Chen Qi smiled inwardly, leaped backward sharply, and quickly distanced himself from Baron. Baron pulled out his greatsword, concentrating all his Qi Power into it. Qi Power Slash! Boom! sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In a flash, the female fire dragon lunged forward, ramming the charging Baron into the rocks. "!" The onlookers felt the scorching breath of the spectacle before them. What was the speed of that fire dragon just now? The two strongest members from both teams were sent flying by the two dragons in an instant! Find adventures at m_v l|e-NovelFire.net Chen Qi surrounded himself with a protective layer of Qi Power while taking out the backpack card holding the deep-sea Water Elf. "Roar!" The two fire dragons, exhaling their breath, threatened to burn everything before them to ashes. At this moment, everyone''s mind was struck with frenzied inspiration. [The female fire dragon has entered a berserk state; it seeks to vent its suffering to the world, crack distortion rate increases by 5%.] Chapter 95: Chapter 78 When Its Time to Take Action As the female Fire Dragon touched down, the air around gradually became scorching hot. Chen Qi''s palms began to sweat. He had made at least five strategy plans for Dragon Nest Island. But it was his first time seeing a female Fire Dragon enter a frenzied state the moment they met. In its frenzied state, the female Fire Dragon would use powerful skills like the Fire Dragon''s Breath, Dragon Fall, and Shredding Bite more frequently. Normally, it was only just before leaving Dragon Nest Island that a Fire Dragon would enter a brief frenzy. A frenzied female Fire Dragon was at least twice as strong as when in its normal state. The female Fire Dragon inhaled the air around violently into its abdomen before lifting its head sharply, and fiery flames gushed out from its throat. Fire Dragon''s Breath! This was the Fire Dragon''s most formidable move, and it was an attack in its frenzied state! It required a strong tank to withstand this blow. "Deep Sea Water Elf, come out." Chen Qi picked up his backpack card. As a monster with the water attribute hidden by Deep Sea Hunters, their bodies could completely resist the breath of a Fire Dragon. "Deep Sea Water Elf." Chen Qi looked towards the open backpack card, towards them. All of them had (=.=) expressions, showing no reaction. They were still sleeping! "Stop sleeping, it''s time to wake up." Chen Qi forcefully removed the seven Deep Sea Water Elves from the backpack card and, like tossing Pok¨¦ Balls, hurled them forward. "(O O)!" The eyes of the Deep Sea Water Elves suddenly bulged and they gathered together to form a wall of water bubbles. The Fire Dragon''s breath sprayed fiercely onto them. "Wah wah wah!" The bodies of the Deep Sea Water Elves trembled violently, screaming in agony. If this continued, they felt as if they were going to become Boiling Water Elves. The scalding flames slowly dissipated. Well done! Chen Qi crouched down, avoiding the female Fire Dragon''s breath of fire. After a round of the Fire Dragon''s Breath, the female Fire Dragon, due to its excessive body temperature, needed at least a minute to catch its breath. Wah wah wah, the seven pitiful Boiling Water Elves wanted to hug Chen Qi for comfort. Too hot... Chen Qi hugged them briefly, took out a water bottle, took a sip, and then looked around at the devastation. Thirteen people suffered severe injuries due to ineffective defenses. Five Hunters, with severe burns all over their bodies, lost the ability to fight and were in urgent need of medical attention. Three cowardly Hunters, overcome by fear, chose to leave the battlefield. "The situation doesn''t look good." Why enter a frenzy now? Could it have been the aphrodisiac powder from before? Chen Qi observed the female Fire Dragon in front of him and glanced behind him. Boom! Boom! Boom! In the distance, Little Red Riding Hood, after getting up, gathered blood spears and started fighting the male Fire Dragon. The two of them had fought to a place out of sight. Little Red Riding Hood had no dragon blood, and the aphrodisiac powder only served to taunt, just as humans wouldn''t be attracted to small animals dressed in cool, sexy clothes. There must be another reason... Chen Qi looked at the female Fire Dragon. Its eyes were shedding blood-red tears, and every scale seemed to be burdened with heaviness. Was it sick? sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi thought subconsciously. In Dragon Nest Island, indeed there was a method involving healing dragons that led to successful completion. And at this moment, there was a noise from behind him on the rocky terrain. Baron, covered in blood, descended from the rocks, pulled out a Potion from underneath his clothes, and fiercely plunged it into his vein. "That really hurts, my bones almost shattered." At that moment, the people scared by the Fire Dragon stepped back and cursed. Baron had a cold gaze. He paid no mind to what others were saying and instead focused his attention on Chen Qi: "Friend, what kind of pet is this? It can withstand a Fire Dragon''s attack." "Water Elf." Chen Qi kneaded the Water Elf as if it was dough. Deep Sea Water Elves were several times stronger than regular Water Elves, but they looked highly similar in appearance. Baron talked as he held his greatsword and walked to the forefront of the team: "Honestly, Beast Tamers in Shell Country are pitifully scarce. It''s my first time seeing a Water Elf, and there are as many as seven of them." Chen Qi became even more wary of Baron. There were surely steadier methods to defeat the Fire Dragon. Yet, Baron had dragged them all into the battle with the Fire Dragon, plunging them into difficulty. "Friend, I simply want to achieve victory." Baron, sensing what others were thinking, spoke with a smile: "Folks, we must take control of the frenzied female Fire Dragon before the female pirate of the Blood Blade Pirate Group dies, or else, we will be caught between two Fire Dragons." The people shook their heads. Although they were exceedingly dissatisfied with Baron''s unilateral decision to start the battle, they could only swallow their grievances. Their only choice now was to join forces with Baron and confront the frenzied female Fire Dragon. Seizing the moment as the female Fire Dragon caught its breath, everyone took out their firearms and large melee weapons, and like a sudden downpour, crazily fired upon the female Fire Dragon. Ratatatata! Blades, bullets, fists kept raining down on the scales of the female Fire Dragon! Chen Qi hid behind the female Fire Dragon, using a pistol to attack its back. At the cost of ten Hunters getting injured. Finally, under the firepower of fifty people, the female Fire Dragon finally felt the pain, flapped its wings, attempting to fly into the sky, to use the skill Fire Dragon Fall! Baron seized the opportunity and shouted at his team: "This is it! Move! "Lock it down!" In that moment, another seven people from the Red Crystal Hunter Group pulled out thick, black chains. They threw the chains at the female Fire Dragon, wrapping around the Dragon''s legs, neck, wings... Then they forcefully smashed the heads of the chains into the ground, forcefully restraining the female Fire Dragon on the floor! "Pretty professional." Chen Qi looked at the chains. The chains they used were a set of Transcendent relics from a C-level crack, capable of temporarily suppressing large creatures. At this moment, the entire Red Crystal Hunter Group shouted in unison. A multitude of dark curses appeared on the chains. Boom! In an instant, the fire dragon was pressed down by an invisible force, its massive body sinking into the ground. "Well-prepared, aren''t you." Chen Qi looked toward Baron. What followed surpassed their expectations. After successfully controlling the fire dragon, Baron took out a Transcendent potion as thick as an arm from his backpack card. Then, like a seasoned bullfighter, he leapt onto the head of the female fire dragon, legs clamped around its head. Baron gritted his teeth, bent down, and with his burly hands, he forcefully pried open the female fire dragon''s mouth. He intended to toss the green potion into the female fire dragon''s mouth. However, at that moment, the fire dragon''s sharp teeth snapped shut fiercely. Baron''s right arm was severely wounded by the dragon''s teeth; fresh blood splattered everywhere. "Success." In the final moment, Baron pulled out his hand, managing to throw the potion into the female fire dragon''s mouth! This potion, which they had spent a substantial amount of money to acquire, was specially designed! It was enough to force the fire dragon into a deep sleep! All that remained was to wait. However, his relief did not last a second. The female fire dragon broke free from the chains, and its scales trembled violently. "Pah!" The next second, the fire dragon spit out the green potion onto Baron''s face. "..." Baron wiped the green liquid from his face and stood there, dumbfounded. "It failed." Chen Qi shook his head. It was indeed possible to force the female fire dragon to swallow the potion using such a violent method. But in the final moment, Baron made a mistake; he wanted to save his hand. As a result, he didn''t deliver the potion down her throat but merely dropped it on her tongue. The significant failure left the entire Red Crystal Hunter Group frozen in place, unsure of what to do next. The chains just used were Transcendent relics, and they couldn''t use them a second time. The female fire dragon shaked its head and flapped its wings, with hot flames once again bursting from its scales. Now, it was the fire dragon''s turn. .net The fire dragon began to regulate its breathing. The moment it finished regulating, it would unleash another powerful breath of fire. Several hunters risked falling into the lava, jumping constantly down from the current platform. Out of the original team of fifty-three, twenty had already fled the battlefield. Dragons after all are dragons; even those from a D-level crack are not creatures ordinary hunters can easily defeat. The remaining hunters looked at the weapons in their hands. If they too fled, the whole Hunter Group would collapse instantly. Now, all they could do was trust that Baron could defeat the female fire dragon before them. "The losses are heavy; at this rate, we''ll all eventually become food for the fire dragon." Chen Qi surveyed the surroundings. Many had lost the will to fight. If things continued like this, even surviving would be in question. Fear, blame, anger, helplessness, and sadness began to spread like a tide. Baron''s hair was disheveled as he searched through his backpack card. Chen Qi looked at Baron''s backpack card. Though it failed, the green potion just now was a viable item. If there was a second green potion... As a Chef, he had a method to deliver the potion into the fire dragon''s mouth. Baron took out a second green potion from the backpack card and held it in his hand. He lifted his head and stared blankly at the female fire dragon, a feeling of helplessness pervading his body. Although there was one more potion, he had no way to administer it into the fire dragon''s mouth again. If things continued this way, they would be wiped out sooner or later. Chen Qi walked over to Baron: "Baron." Baron had already lost his initial domineering and arrogance, now looking as dejected as a beaten dog: "What do you want?" Chen Qi said: "I have a method that can get the potion into the fire dragon''s stomach." As he spoke, the entire Hunter Group fell into a brief silence. Under normal circumstances, nobody would believe the words of a First Order Hunter. But now, they had no choice. Even though it was just the suggestion of a First Order Hunter, it still caused quite a stir. "What?" Baron blinked and looked incredulously at Chen Qi beside him. What a joke. Under normal circumstances, within a D-level crack, a First Order Hunter had no right to speak. The female fire dragon was already in a frenzy; if they didn''t act now... Once the fight with Little Red Riding Hood was over, they could very well face a doubles match. Chen Qi ignored the disdainful look: "Of course, there''s a condition. Baron, if you want my help to defeat the fire dragon, in return, you must tell us your real purpose for coming to this crack. What exactly happened to you here ten years ago?" Baron''s eye twitched, and he froze. He was the most experienced Hunter here. The other party was not only speaking out of turn but was also attempting to dig into his weaknesses. Chapter 96: Chapter 79: The Ultimate Treasure: Flesh Implants The sky was shrouded in a thick layer of gray, and scalding sparks landed on Chen Qi''s face. Baron clenched his fists, a bitter smile on his lips, "My true purpose, as I''ve said before, is for revenge." Chen Qi replied coldly, "No one would believe such a poor lie." The other Hunters cast curious glances their way. The Red Crystal Hunter Group was on edge, watching Chen Qi with complex emotions. If it were before, they would never have paid attention to a Chef stirring up trouble. They had no other means to pry open the mouth of the Fire Dragon. Baron''s tight fist relaxed: "I can tell you, but first you must tell us, do you have a way to deal with the Fire Dragon?" Chen Qi gestured as if chopping vegetables: "I am a Chef, and my Transcendent Skill is cooking gourmet food. I can mix the Potion into the food and get the female Fire Dragon to eat it." Chen Qi did not hide his plan. Preparing gourmet food and then getting the Fire Dragon to eat it was a common strategy. Everyone was taken aback. A Chef, could it really be done? Would the enraged Fire Dragon really eat something made by humans? They found it somewhat unbelievable. Chen Qi added two more points: "It can be done, this Fire Dragon does not know how many human offerings it has eaten." To get the Fire Dragon to eat human food, three conditions needed to be met. First, one must have excellent culinary skills. Second, a lot of chili must be added, as Fire Dragons like spicy food, the spicier the better. Third, one must collect special volcanic herbs grown at the mountaintop and place them on the meat, which greatly enhances the food''s flavor. Chen Qi''s eyes were cold, like that of a merciless interrogator: "Alright, Baron, it''s time for my question, tell me why you came here." Baron''s fingers trembled non-stop. As the leader of a Hunter Group, he was now being interrogated by a First Order Transcendent. Could it really work... Baron looked at Chen Qi. If he could indeed deliver the Potion into the Fire Dragon''s mouth. He wouldn''t just spill the secret of their mission, he''d even give Chen Qi their bank card PINs. Baron''s trembling fingers stopped, he took a deep breath and said, "Deal, I will tell you my secret, and in return, you find a way to get the Potion into the Fire Dragon''s mouth." Baron began to tell his story: "Ten years ago, my brother and I dug out a tattered box from this scorched earth. Inside the box lay a ragged Hunter''s Clothes, a treasure." A box, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter. Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. From Baron''s description, it seemed that the treasure hadn''t been placed next to the sea monster. Therefore, there was no difficulty rating on the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure map. Chen Qi feigned curiosity and asked, "Whose treasure was it?" Baron fell silent for a moment, as if he returned to that time ten years ago: "Who knows? At first, we all thought it was just rubbish. No one fought with my brother over that piece of clothes. In the end, it took us three days of climbing to reach this place and encounter the Fire Dragon. Just like today, we fought the Fire Dragon and then died. In the end, of our twenty people, only my brother and I remained." "In the moment I awaited death, my brother, amid the heavy rain and wearing that Hunter''s Clothes, fought the Fire Dragon. At that time, he was just a frail First Order Transcendent, yet he managed to suppress the Fire Dragon briefly. At that moment, I knew my brother had found something valuable, something that could elevate us to the nobility. But unfortunately, in the last moment, he still succumbed to exhaustion and was beheaded by the Fire Dragon, and along with that piece of clothes, he was completely eaten. The severely injured Fire Dragon, due to its excessive wounds, left the island. And I... became the only survivor of that previous crack." At this, Baron gripped his greatsword: Discover hidden tales at m,v l''e-NovelFire.net "That is why I came here, not only for revenge but also to reclaim that piece of clothes." "My goal is simply to take back a piece of clothes." The box, the clothes... Chen Qi thought for a moment. He hadn''t lied, it was just as described in the treasure map of the Deep Sea Hunter. It was an unguarded treasure that had accidentally fallen into their hands ten years ago. But due to the Fire Dragon, both the man and the clothes ended up in the Fire Dragon''s mouth. From Baron''s description, they had obtained the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter quite easily. Which is why Baron, at first, even considered it to be just an ordinary piece of clothing. "Really? Was the Deep Sea Hunter so casual with burying treasures?" Chen Qi tapped his forehead, temporarily burying the question in his mind. He had an ominous premonition. Baron placed his hand on his chest: "I swear upon the name of the God of the Day, I have spoken not a single lie, Chef, now it''s your turn to perform." "Give me the Potion." Chen Qi took the green Potion from the Red Crystal Hunter Group and observed it in his hands. It wasn''t poison, but a Transcendent hybrid Potion designed for large creatures. With effects of inducing vomit and sedation, this Potion could cause a human to eject their organs if ingested. The Potion''s value exceeded that of an Epic Skill Card! "Hang in there for five more minutes, I''ll go get some ingredients." Chen Qi turned and headed towards the mountaintop. At that moment, the female Fire Dragon had recovered its vigor. Having just been fiercely attacked by the Red Crystal Hunter Group, it was looking to make them experience pain. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 97: Chapter 79: The Ultimate Treasure: Flesh Implants_2 The group once again found themselves in a fierce battle. It took Chen Qi three minutes, relying on his balance skill, to climb the rugged rock face and reach the dragon''s nest at the top of the mountain, where he collected some flame grass. Flame grass was the fire dragon''s favorite thing to eat, besides meat. This was also the most important item for a First Order Chef to pass the fire dragon dungeon. Immediately after, Chen Qi returned to flat ground, took out a chopping board, quickly set up a grill, found an unused long sword, and skewered a large piece of meat. He took the meat out of his backpack card, then sprinkled oil on the meat, turned the grill, and roasted the meat. Roasting meat in a volcano was indeed a novel experience... Chen Qi had the deep-sea Water Elf wipe the sweat off his brow. "Is it ready, Chef," if you don''t get it done soon, we''re going to turn into fire dragon roasted meat." He was roasting meat fervently, and the others were fighting just as fiercely. Chen Qi glanced over at the battleground. The Red Crystal Hunter Group had become the main taunting unit by attacking the fire dragon. Now, apart from Baron, all the other members of the Red Crystal Hunter Group had basically lost their combat abilities. At present, only ten hunters were still fighting with the fire dragon. "Almost there." Chen Qi rolled up his sleeves, mixed a potion into the meat, then sprinkled on some seasonings. A deadly amount of devil''s chili and salt, along with Soul Seasoning, masked the taste of the emetic itself. At the same time, he added the flame grass, and the whole roast meat instantly ignited! [You have made Flame Grass Roast Meat (Devil''s Chili), earning 100 Spiritual Points.] Perfect cooking! Chen Qi took a sniff. He couldn''t help but want to taste it himself. Next, it was a matter of seeing if the female fire dragon would take the bait. Chen Qi stood up, moved away from the grill, not quite certain whether the female fire dragon would actually eat the meat fused with potions. It was always worth a try. If all else failed, he would just run away with the deep-sea Water Elf. Crack! The female fire dragon abruptly sent a hunter flying. It wanted to vent its rage upon the world, to release its pain! Suddenly, it caught a whiff of a tempting aroma. But after a prolonged fierce battle, the angry creature was hungry. The female fire dragon sniffed and looked towards the devil''s chili roast in the distance. Its massive eyes shifted. What was this? A delicacy fallen from the sky? The Soul Seasoning brought out the meat''s fragrance, while the devil''s chili and flame grass hit the sweet spot in the female fire dragon''s taste. The ignorant female fire dragon flapped its wings and approached the grill. The onlookers held their breath, anxious. They swallowed hard, unsure if the plan would succeed. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were gambling again, staking their lives on the skills of a First Order Chef. The female fire dragon wagged its tail. It held its proud head high, as if to say, how could the apex of the food chain be tempted by mere roast meat. Yet the enticing smell made it slowly lower its head. Just one bite! It opened its massive mouth and gobbled up half of the roast meat in one bite. "It worked, the chili and salt successfully masked the taste of the potion." Chen Qi stood on higher ground, silently observing the scene. The female fire dragon, now indulging in the fine dining, actually showed a trace of pleasure on its pained face. The female fire dragon blinked. It had originally planned to save half for the male fire dragon. Was it really that delicious? Chen Qi smiled. There wasn''t much meat left in his backpack card; to a fire dragon, it was just a mouthful. After finishing the meal, the female fire dragon happily bounced around twice. But in the next instant, it felt a nauseating wriggling sensation in its body, uncontrollable shaking, and it lurched forward noticeably. The female fire dragon suddenly spat a huge flame onto the ground. Then, it began retching non-stop. Under the effect of the Transcendent potion, the massive body fell to the ground and slowly closed its eyes. The group trembled with excitement as they watched the scene unfold before them. They hadn''t held out much hope initially. Food prepared by a First Order Chef managed to satisfy a dragon''s palate. The battered Baron and a hunter from the Red Crystal Hunter Group quickly moved forward. In their eyes were the contents of the female fire dragon''s stomach! If that garment hadn''t been digested, there was a certain chance it was still inside the female fire dragon. They squatted beside the female fire dragon, searching vigorously. From within the dragon''s teeth gaps, there emerged a skeleton, clad in hunter''s attire! Chen Qi didn''t move forward but stepped back to observe from a distance. The skeleton gave him a bad feeling. Normally, such a skeleton shouldn''t exist in a dragon''s stomach acids. This item could be the source of the female fire dragon''s frenzy. Baron and the other quickly pulled the skeleton out of the dragon''s teeth gaps. The skeleton had no skull; its bony frame was covered in cracks, and it was dressed in a tattered hunter''s garment. "Ten years, ten years!" Baron gripped the gun at his waist. At that moment, The Red Crystal Hunter Group examined the garment, and one of them asked: "Baron, are you sure this piece of clothing isn''t some kind of erotic apparel? I think I''ve seen it at the Sexy Beast Apparel Exhibition in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom; this one''s called ''Summer Holiday by the Sea, Enchanting Tentacle Siren'' edition." Erotic apparel! "What are you talking about?" Baron cursed. This clueless guy had the nerve to associate such a powerful Transcendent artifact with the twisted creations of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom during such a thrilling moment. However, in the next second, his pupils shrank. Read the latest on m_v-l''e|-NovelFire.net From the outside, it looked indeed like a ragged deep blue hunter''s outfit. But that was merely the surface appearance. Chapter 98: Chapter 79: The Ultimate Treasure: Flesh Implants_3 But within the cloak, he saw countless writhing black tentacles. A garment of tentacles. The tiny tentacles moved ceaselessly, entwining the white skeleton. A Red Crystal Hunter said: "Look, it really resembles that seductive Siren tentacle style, I remember they said wearing this out is super comfortable¡­" "What kind of weird fashion show did you attend? Indeed, this clothing is strange¡­" Baron also expressed his puzzlement. Chen Qi looked at the tattered Hunter''s Clothes from afar. Moreover, why has a skeleton been able to exist inside the belly of a fire dragon for such a long time? From the tone of the other party, Baron truly didn''t know the garment before them was a Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure. Chen Qi took another step back. Immediately after, the hand of the Red Crystal Hunter Group member trembled violently. He had discovered a tremendous secret and whispered: "Baron, this garment, do you feel it? Its appearance, it seems like it''s the very clothes worn by the Deep Sea Hunter statue outside¡­" Baron blocked the garment with his body. The style of this garment, although somewhat tattered and strange on the inside, closely resembled the legendary Deep Sea Hunter''s clothes. He muttered to himself in a low voice: "No wonder, no wonder, so this is it, this is the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure¡­" His longstanding questions finally were answered. At this moment, Baron''s heart thumped wildly; he stood up, gripping his great sword. In the battle with the fire dragon, many were injured, many fled. The only ones who remained were some First Order Transcendents, exhausted in both body and mind. Little Red Riding Hood was likely killed by the male fire dragon. That meant, as long as he killed the few weaklings present, he could enjoy all this by himself. "Ten years, finally, we''ve come to this last moment." Baron picked up the great sword, turned his head, and said to the Hunter beside him: "Let''s get moving." Fighting between people, eh. Chen Qi didn''t rush to draw his sword. The surrounding air grew colder again. He had been conserving his strength and didn''t approach the treasure immediately. Since the beginning, he had been curious; with the Deep Sea Hunter''s character, would he really have left the treasure in a safe place? According to Baron''s words, there were no other Sea Beasts around when they found this treasure. Additionally, this treasure had no difficulty notification. If one assumed that the Deep Sea Hunter wasn''t the type to bury treasures carelessly, Then, there was only one possibility he could think of: S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The treasure itself, itself was a monster. The Hunters all started to back away. Baron, holding his great sword, stepped forward. "Sorry everyone, I''ve been forced to this." Baron concentrated his Qi Power, preparing to kill everyone present. The only threat was the Chef before him. Baron stared at Chen Qi, gripping the great sword. Slash! Chen Qi stepped back, and behind Baron, the white skeleton was slowly rising. A sharp slashing sound. Baron coughed out a mouthful of blood, his eyes looked upward, but what he saw was his blood-drenched upper torso. Your next read awaits at m v|l-e''-NovelFire.net Thump! Thump! Chen Qi''s heart raced, tightly gripping the black blade. Behind the severed half-body, the headless skeleton dressed in Hunter''s Clothes had already risen. Crack! Crack! Tentacles beneath the clothes, ceaselessly extended, entwining the nearly rotten white bones. "What is this?" The others backed away in turn. Whoosh! The white-boned hand entwined by tentacles picked up Baron''s great sword that had fallen to the ground. Crack! Crack! The skeleton turned around, with great sword in hand, took a step in their direction. Every step made the hearts of those present seem to stop. Boom! Blue flames burned over the white bones. The people felt an intense cold penetrating their bones, continuously retreating backwards. At this moment, in their eyes, there was neither Baron of the Red Crystal Hunter Group nor the fire-breathing dragon. In their frightened pupils, there was only a monstrous presence, a being that had died a hundred years ago¡ª The Deep Sea Hunter. Chapter 99: Chapter 80: Headless Skeleton Crack, crack! The headless skeleton''s bones continuously developed new cracks, propelled by its tentacle-like garments, advancing towards them as if it were a battle-hardened Hunter. Whether it was the way it walked, the gesture of holding the sword, or the action of swinging it, all reminded the people of the legendary Deep Sea Hunter. A cold sensation permeated the area. The people had already paid a heavy price in the fierce battle with the fire dragon. The posture of this skeleton was too horrifying, and many people, startled like birds at the sound of gunshots, ran recklessly down the mountain. Clang, clang, clang! .net Before he knew it, in the midst of continuous battles, only Chen Qi and some bodies blurred with blood and flesh remained in the area. "This is not the Deep Sea Hunter, it''s just clothing, just flesh implants..." Chen Qi kept emphasizing in his mind as he drank a bottle of potent Healing Potion. [You have acquired a brief enhancement of vitality and strength.] Within the black market, there are three particularly famous types of equipment: Mechanical Armor, blood machinery armor, and flesh implants. Flesh implants often pertain to equipment made from Transcendent monster materials. Unlike ordinary equipment, flesh implants preserve a large amount of Extraordinary characteristics during their creation. This greatly enhances the Extraordinary power of the equipment. As a consequence, the user''s mind is severely affected by the Extraordinary traits; prolonged wearing can cause severe mental effects, even distortions. If Mechanical Armor greatly affects the body, then flesh implants severely affect the mind. Some flesh implants also possess a certain autonomous combat ability. And the equipment of the Deep Sea Hunter possesses this feature as well. The situation now must be due to the autonomous combat function of the flesh implants. Although this is not the Deep Sea Hunter, just a mindless piece of clothing, it is undoubtedly a formidable opponent. "Can I win?" Chen Qi shed two drops of cold sweat as he activated the dynamic vision of the Hunter''s Eye. Stationary objects gradually became blurry, while fast-moving ones became clearer. The headless skeleton grasped the blood-stained great sword in its hand, took a step forward, and swung a downward slash toward his direction. I can see it clearly! Chen Qi rotated around his left foot, dodging the attack. The opponent was fast, but the Hunter''s Eye still captured the trajectory of the sword. After absorbing Yu Huo''s Shadow, he mastered many combat skills of the Deep Sea Hunter. The manner in which the skeleton wielded its sword was very similar to the knowledge in Yu Huo. The opponent''s moves were all within his predictions. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, he could barely keep up with its speed. "Deep Sea Water Elf, Water Bomb!" Chen Qi commanded. Seven trembling Deep Sea Water Elves beside him made expressions as if they were heading to their death, fiercely charging toward the headless skeleton. Boom! Boom! The Deep Sea Water Elves used Water Bomb, creating a massive explosion around it. Bang! With no room to dodge, under the impact of the explosion, the headless skeleton''s body violently trembled, making crackling sounds like a jammed rusty gear. "Extraordinarily effective..." Chen Qi swallowed, his tense emotions slightly eased. Following the force of the explosion, a breaking sound came from the skeleton''s arm, and its attack steps began to show noticeable sluggishness. The monster in front of him was not as strong as he had imagined. Like the automatic mode of Mechanical Armor, it was just a mindless existence, with attack methods that were simple and limited. As long as he grasped the pattern of the opponent, he could completely withstand the attacks in front of him. If it were a normal person wearing this equipment, it would be much more troublesome. But now, this decaying skeleton could no longer withstand the equipment. Chen Qi adjusted his breathing, poised for a counterattack, gathering Qi Power over the black blade. Tentacles fiercely entwined around the skeleton''s wrist bones as it again launched a series of fierce great sword slashes. Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! The heavy metallic clashing sounds echoed continuously in the air. He could predict the moves! Chen Qi burst into action, using his black blade to fend off the attacks relentlessly. Under the constant defense, more and more cracks appeared on the skeleton''s arms, and its attacks grew weaker. And at that moment of defense, under the enhanced dynamic vision, Chen Qi spotted a dim deep blue rhombus gem in the center of the inside of the clothing. This could be the core of the attire, attacking that gem might shut down the entwining garment''s attack mode. Bounce Back! After a loud metallic clang, Chen Qi found the opportunity and skillfully used his black blade to deflect the headless skeleton''s greatsword. Bang! The greatsword fell to the ground. The bones of the headless skeleton''s sword-holding hand fractured, and like a disassembled puppet, it almost toppled over, unstable. Great opportunity! Chen Qi didn''t hesitate: he gripped his black blade with both hands and stepped forward to strike, targeting the blue gem inside the clothing. However, just as the headless skeleton was about to be slashed. Eight semi-transparent blue tentacles suddenly burst from the inside of the clothing. Immediately after, the tentacles erupted into blue flames, their posture resembling a blooming flame flower. The eight burning semi-transparent tentacles struck fiercely like vicious punches, slamming into him. The attack came so suddenly that he could only use his Qi Power to block defensively with his bent arms. Boom! Chen Qi''s body was violently knocked back, tracing a straight line. Ouch! The sound of bones cracking, along with a strong sensation of nausea and dizziness. I can''t fall down... Chen Qi subconsciously clenched his teeth, then dropped his black blade, and pulled out the double guns on his waist. The eight nearly two-meter thick, semi-transparent tentacles lasted only a moment. It couldn''t dodge the gunfire now... Chen Qi, enduring the intense pain and feeling dazed, aimed at the center of the skeleton and pulled the trigger. Bang! Bang! Under two piercing gunshots, the decaying skeleton gained two fresh bullet holes. It finally couldn''t withstand any more and collapsed to the ground with a thud. Immediately after, Chen Qi staggered forward a step and aimed inside the clothing at the blue gem, firing three more shots. Finally, with those shots, the entwining garment ceased moving, and the whole skeleton fell backward, turning into a white powder. "Huff, huff, huff..." Chen Qi gasped for breath, not moving the gun from his position, like a well-trained officer. Only after three minutes, when he confirmed that the clothing no longer posed any significant threat, did he sit down with a thud, picked up his water bottle, and took a drink. Luckily, the headless skeleton''s constitution couldn''t withstand the power of the clothing. Otherwise, this battle could even have threatened his life. "Huff, huff..." Chen Qi panted heavily, feeling the power of the Potion slowly seeping through his body. He had severe internal injuries, but fortunately, he had blocked with his Qi Power, avoiding fatal outcomes. Looks like it''s going to cost a bit for medical treatment... Chen Qi looked dumbly around him. Scattered sparks, spent bullet casings, scorched ground, several charred corpses, and a sleeping female fire dragon. "Temporarily safe..." Chen Qi looked around; in this lively place, he was left alone. Others either ran or died. The fire dragon fell asleep, the entwining garment stopped. Chen Qi felt relieved, used his black blade to poke the blue gem at the heart of the entwining garment inside. The entwining garment continuously shrank, the whole garment seemingly attracted by a massive suction, withdrew into the blue gem and became a small model within the gem. "So this is the normal form of this garment." Carefully, Chen Qi picked up the gem, and a special prompt appeared before him. Chapter 100: Chapter 81 The Touch of Residual Fire Chen Qi held the diamond-shaped blue gem in his hand, observing it as a hint of azure light flashed in his eyes. [Residual Fire Touch Nature Form: Blade Equipment requirements: constitution 25 (minimum required) Description: A piece of Transcendent equipment made from the Blade Phase of disaster. Entwining Residual Fire: When wearing this equipment, black tendrils will emanate from the inner side of your clothes, entwining your limbs. These tendrils will overdraw your body''s potential, greatly enhancing your agility, strength, and burst speed. They have a certain degree of automatic counterattack functionality, intercepting attacks from all directions. Simultaneously, in this state, your resistance to liquid-based and psychic attacks from deep sea creatures will be significantly heightened. Residual Fire Bloom: For a short period, eight semi-translucent tendrils, burning with blue flames, will extend from the inner side of your clothes, acting as extensions of your limbs. Note: Using this equipment will rapidly deplete your stamina and spirit, and you will experience intense feelings of rage.] Residual Fire Touch... Chen Qi looked at the description of the equipment. A piece of Transcendent equipment that greatly consumed spirit. Once equipped, it would be like wearing a garment made of black tendrils. Of course, from the surface, it looked like an ordinary piece of ragged clothing. Chen Qi stared at the azure gem, imagining a scene in his mind. When he was fighting hand-to-hand with someone, a small black tendril would suddenly emerge from beneath his clothes, launching a sneaky attack on his opponent. .net The attributes this equipment enhanced were rare, and the enhancement was considerable. Even a worn-out skeleton could become so powerful, so once he equipped it, he should be able to take off, right? Chen Qi chuckled: "Well, I didn''t expect the Deep Sea Hunter to be such a person after all." In this country that believed in the Hammer Phase, most people still preferred armor-type equipment. In the Witch Sea, such tentacled, spirit-affecting Transcendent equipment was usually only used by those who believed in deep sea creations. In people''s perceptions, the Deep Sea Hunter was a hunter who tore through the ocean with a powerful physique, not someone who would use such weird equipment! But now, it seemed that the Deep Sea Hunter might have worn this equipment every day before his death, only it was not noticeable from the surface. Chen Qi opened the backpack card and carefully placed the Residual Fire Touch inside after confirming there were no issues. With his current sore body, he was in no condition to wear this garment. "It''s time to leave." S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi dusted off the dirt on the ground, stood up, and glanced at the sleeping female fire dragon. The female fire dragon''s health had already fallen below half, and once it awakened, it would leave this island. If he could kill the female fire dragon, the rewards would increase further. This creature''s health was too high, making it difficult to muster any will to attack. Obtaining the Residual Fire Touch was already quite a good harvest; there was no need to forcefully pursue the rewards for clearing the crack. The risk was too high. "It''s okay now, it''s okay, let''s go." Chen Qi comforted the panicked Deep Sea Water Elf. These Water Elves possessed higher intelligence and were more easily frightened. Just now, for them to charge forward resolutely required considerable courage. Chen Qi headed towards the dragon''s nest at the mountain peak, searching for dragon''s breath grass, and yanked them out. There were as many as ten dragon''s breath grass. With such a quantity, the Flower Witch should be quite pleased... Chen Qi collected the dragon''s breath grass and began walking down the mountain along the original path. Thanks to his balancing skill, the rugged mountain roads were still manageable. Suddenly, Chen Qi heard the sound of wings flapping in the sky. He suddenly remembered something. Where was Little Red Riding Hood? From the start of the battle, the arrogant Little Red Riding Hood had become the taunt unit. During the battle, he and the fire dragon, two strong adversaries, had fought to the foot of the mountain. How did it go? Did she win? Chen Qi wondered privately. Even though the male fire dragon was much weaker than the female fire dragon, facing a male fire dragon alone was still an exceptionally difficult task. Chen Qi looked up and saw a severely injured fire dragon struggling to fly towards the mountain peak. Not bad, Little Red Riding Hood, pretty capable fighter! Chen Qi felt pleased. This was good news; when the injured male fire dragon returned to the peak and saw its sleeping mate, it would probably give the female fire dragon a couple of slaps. If that happened, the two injured fire dragons would leave this place, meeting the crack''s clearing condition. At this moment, Chen Qi heard heavy breathing. He took a few steps towards the sound. Amidst a pile of broken rocks, Little Red Riding Hood lay covered in blood, her golden hair under her hat in disarray, and her chest rising and falling. She was already strong enough, fully living up to her previous arrogant display. But for a Second-order Transcendent, fighting a fire dragon alone came with a heavy price. Chen Qi pulled up his Hunter''s hood, ensuring his face remained unseen, and glanced carefully. Little Red Riding Hood, catching her breath in her last moments, muttered weakly to herself: "I will come back...to marry you...my beloved...wife..." "??" Chen Qi raised an eyebrow. Wife? It seemed he had overheard some earth-shattering secret. Chen Qi quickly ran his brain through some thoughts. In the Witch Sea, a meticulous and polite gentleman should not easily assume someone''s gender, species, or orientation. It wasn''t something rare. No need to overreact... Chen Qi thought to himself. The opponent''s injured body was recovering at a very slow rate, not needing his help. Besides, she probably still had some trump cards left unused. Unlike other players, he did not have a masochistic tendency and did not want to engage with the hot-tempered Little Red Riding Hood any further for the moment. The Blood Blade Pirate Group''s troubles were too many to handle, not something he could deal with now. He still had to find the Flower Witch. Chen Qi tossed a Healing Potion to her and then walked down the mountain. As he left, Little Red Riding Hood''s blood-stained eyes showed a hint of fear. "Who...the fight...is it over?" She seemed surprised that someone could come down from above. She wanted to call out to him, but the burning sensation in her throat prevented her from making any sound. ... ... After four hours, Chen Qi finally descended the mountain and returned to the seaside. The number of boats had decreased by ten, leaving only ten hunters who had exited the crack. "Nice scenery." The exhausted Chen Qi sat by the seaside, holding the Deep Sea Water Elf, feeling the cool seawater wash over his feet and quietly enjoying the sea breeze, taking a break. The Deep Sea Water Elf nestled against Chen Qi, giving their tired master a massage. After a while, he slowly looked up. Finally, the two fire dragons circled in the sky like stars, disappearing into the distant horizon. "Finally, they''re gone..." Chen Qi gently squeezed the Deep Sea Water Elf in his arms. [The two fire dragons were driven away, crack completed.] [Crack instance settlement in progress...] Chapter 101: Chapter 82: Settlement [Crack Settlement in Progress...] [Distortion Degree of the Crack Reduced by 20%, Current Distortion Degree 7%] [Battle to the Last Chapter: Both fire dragons were significantly injured and fled in panic, reward +50%] Dragon Friend: You are very friendly with fire dragons, reward +20% Master Chef: You captivated the taste buds of the female fire dragon with your exquisite culinary skills, reward +70%] [Settlement Complete, Comprehensive Evaluation A.] Received a Dragon Nest Island exclusive Skill Card Box.] Chen Qi looked at his evaluation. In this crack, he did not participate in the battle to repel the male fire dragon. Therefore, he did not achieve a perfect clearance. However, being able to obtain an A rating in a large-scale D-level crack with First Order strength was quite impressive. He was already very skilled. [Would you like to draw a Skill Card?] Draw! Experience new stories on m v|l e''-NovelFire.net Chen Qi did not hesitate, as they were all dragon-related skill cards anyway. A card condensed at his fingertips. [Dragon Charm Nature Form: Floral Learning Conditions: Possess a certain degree of dragon bloodline or similar dragon bloodline. Effect: You can cultivate your own dragon aura, which can attract dragon-type creatures'' affection, allowing you to blend into dragon groups. When practiced to the extreme, you can even seduce a dragon. Description: Wow, the roar of the evil dragon!] A cute little fire dragon card appeared in his hand. Dragon Charm? What is this? Do I look like someone who can seduce dragons? Chen Qi frowned as he looked at the playful and affectionate little fire dragon on the card. "As expected, not every draw can yield a useful card." The higher the level of the skill card, the more usage conditions it had. He did not meet the conditions for this card''s use. The requirements for this skill card were quite stringent. To obtain a dragon bloodline, one needed either a related high-order occupation card or to undergo a special genetic modification surgery. Obviously, he could not meet either of these conditions. Chen Qi stored the card and put it in his backpack card. His attributes were quite good now, mastering Qi Power and Body Forging Skill. To enhance his strength, mastering more powerful Qi skills was most crucial. Therefore, the best option was to go to the Moonstone City''s guild and exchange the Floral Nature skill card for a Qi-related skill card. A Dragon Nest Island card exchanged for an epic Qi card was not a problem. "It''s about time to leave." Chen Qi held the Deep Sea Water Elf and jumped onto the small boat ahead. The distortion degree dropped to 7%, and the crack would close completely 24 hours after this crack ended. It was still not daylight. Chen Qi lit a kerosene lamp on the boat. The dimly lit boat slowly glided across the pitch-black water, heading towards the real world. Chen Qi looked up at the dim moon in the sky and then at the waves under the boat. He suddenly had a bold idea. What would happen if he just jumped into the sea like this? In this world, cracks, skill cards, Transcendent occupations, and inspiration were as commonplace as the sun on Earth. Many things that seemed magical to him as an Earthling were very normal in their eyes. As long as the crack did not involve the Void, There was always a way in and an exit path within a certain time after clearance¡ªthis was a common understanding. But in reality, no one stopped him from staying in the crack after clearing it. He could completely stay in the crack to eat, sleep, battle Water Elves, and watch the sunrise and moon every day. A great place to hide. Chen Qi recalled that the player forum seemed to mention related things. If one stayed in the crack for too long, it might even lead to the deletion of their character. Anyway, it wasn''t a good thing. Chen Qi suppressed this bold idea and tightly held the Deep Sea Water Elf who tried to stick to the seawater. These little fellows losing themselves in the crack would be troublesome. After a while, the color and shape of the moon in the sky gradually changed. The gentle sunlight of the day shone on his face. A prompt appeared in his mind. [You have exited the crack.] "Back to the real world." Chen Qi looked into the distance and began rowing with a rough paddle made from a black knife. As expected, the Blood Blade Pirate Group should still be guarding the crack''s entrance. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi did not have a bad impression of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Overall, the Blood Blade Pirate Group was quite an orderly pirate group, providing important order beyond the coast. As long as they did not get involved with the Black Whale Pirate Group and the Navy, they could be seen as a sheriff-type presence. But anyway, he was one of the few survivors from Dragon Nest Island this time. Although nobody saw him defeat the Headless Skeleton and obtain the Residual Fire Touch at the end, If he just went ashore like this, he''d be surrounded by people asking about the crack in Dragon Nest Island. After all, he was now being hunted by the Black Whale Group. It''s best to keep a low profile to avoid trouble. After rowing a certain distance, Chen Qi held the Water Elf tightly and jumped into the sea. The Deep Sea Water Elf was a natural floatation device. By holding the Deep Sea Water Elf, he swam as agilely as a fish in the sea. Chen Qi felt he could write a book in the future, called "One Hundred Uses of the Water Elf." After swimming for a while, he returned to the dock of Flower Island. Now, everyone else was guarding the crack entrance, so the dock was empty. An exhausted Chen Qi placed his hand on the small houseboat and climbed aboard with effort. Shhh! Chen Qi looked up. Someone was on the boat. In the faint moonlight, Pei Lu was sitting on the roof of the boat house, reading a history book. The pages of the book gently turned in the breeze, creating slight rustling sounds that intertwined with the tranquil sea. Like a literature girl, a history aficionado. Until she noticed Chen Qi in an instant. The moment Pei Lu saw Chen Qi, her eyebrows raised, her mouth slightly open in an utterly shocked expression, her limbs moving frantically. "I''m not a water ghost..." Chen Qi explained as he walked into the boathouse, taking out a towel to wipe his soaking wet hair. "What happened? Can you tell me?" Pei Lu curiously asked, lowering her head. She always had well-informed intelligence. The crack in Dragon Nest Island was highly challenging, and many participants had already given up! How did he manage to escape? After drying his body, Chen Qi walked out of the boat house, basking in the sunlight for a while. "I found a good opportunity to leave Dragon Nest Island." "..." Pei Lu looked at Chen Qi. Her intuition told her that Chen Qi must have done something significant he didn''t want to tell her. Darn riddler! Pei Lu''s curiosity was piqued. She rested her chin in her palm, mumbling: "You can tell me. Although I''m a journalist, I don''t write everything in the newspaper, nor do I spread my friends'' affairs everywhere." Friends, huh... Chen Qi looked at Pei Lu doubtfully. He didn''t believe it. If Pei Lu knew this involved a Deep Sea Hunter, she would definitely write the article immediately. Then by the next day, everyone in the city would know. Chen Qi took off the Hunter''s clothing that concealed his appearance, hanging it dry on the boat house. "Indeed, some things happened. That little Red Riding Hood from the Blood Blade Pirate Group successfully defeated a fire dragon. The crack miraculously cleared." As long as a crack was cleared, there would be skill card rewards. And skill cards were scarce commodities all around. Pei Lu showed a surprised expression and genuinely smiled: "Another clearance... Your crack clearance frequency and speed are incredibly fast. I think you could totally apply for a Hunter license." Even she dared not easily enter a D-level crack. Pei Lu could see through it. This guy wasn''t a real chef. He was someone who wanted to dive into every crack he saw! Pei Lu teased: "What chef goes into cracks every day?" "Culinary skills are important, but so are fresh ingredients. I initially wanted to get some dragon meat from Dragon Nest Island, but unfortunately failed." "Dragon meat..." Pei Lu swallowed or was very interested in it. But clearly, it wasn''t an easily obtained ingredient. Chen Qi smiled. Next time he had the chance, he would try to get some dragon meat. It was extremely nourishing. "The Hunter license, I''ll take the exam when I have time." The Hunter license was issued by various Transcendent organizations of states. In many places, a Hunter license was not only a symbol of identity but also conferred various privileges. Like priority entry to many cracks and information on crack intelligence collected by weather bureaus. For mercenary work, holding a license also earned higher pay. After sun-drying the moisture from his body, Chen Qi looked at the shimmering sea in the distance and asked: "Pei Lu, do you have any information about the Flower Witch?" Chapter 102: Chapter 83 The Witchs Invitation Chen Qi asked curiously. At this point, Perri''s expression turned listless, like a rain-drenched kitten: "No." Perri pointed to the bruise on her face. It was evident that she had been beaten while searching for the Flower Witch. "Indeed, the Flower Witch isn''t that easy to find..." Chen Qi shook his head. He still had to find the Flower Witch to complete their deal. According to the Flower Witch, once he obtained the dragon''s breath grass, she had her ways to find him. Logically speaking, even if he ran to the ends of the earth, a witch would have no trouble finding him. But with the Flower Witch, there was always a feeling of unease... It''s better to wait here for a while. But he might need to wait for Perri to leave... Chen Qi lay outside the boat house. After being beaten, Perri became unexpectedly quiet. After finishing her book, she fiddled with her radio again. Eventually, she received a message from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau and, due to work obligations, left Flower Island on her white dove. And Chen Qi just lay there on the ship, basking in the sun, and feeling the sea breeze. Sometimes, lying in a spot bathed in sunlight, with no worries, no goals. Comfortably soaking up the sun all day, until he felt like getting up. Days like this weren''t bad at all. The small houseboat swayed gently. And so, Chen Qi slowly closed his eyes and drifted into a dream. In his dream, he didn''t escape from the Black Whale Group. Instead, he chose to follow the Sawshark, joining Little Raven and the Black-eyed Captain in their daily fights, striving to become a great pirate. He was ruthless, and with his Deep Sea Affinity, he progressed from an ordinary sailor to bosun, then to first mate, and finally to captain, owning his own ship, famous across the seas. In the end, his talents caught the attention of his superiors. Then, he was tied up and taken to a small, dark room where a group of kind-looking doctors curiously stripped off his clothes and began dissecting him, injecting him with strange black Blood Medicine. His body began to feel odd. His head was hot, his body ached... Chen Qi slowly opened his eyes, looking up at the sky. The flames of daylight gradually diminished, and the sky donned a layer of red twilight. He had slept for half a day. "Are you awake?" Next to him, a gentle female voice spoke. There really was a doctor by his side! The scent of flowers... Lying on the deck, Chen Qi turned his head. The Flower Witch was squatting next to him, looking down at him. "Flower Witch, when did you arrive?" Chen Qi sat up groggily. The Flower Witch replied softly: "Four hours ago." "You didn''t wake me up four hours ago?" Chen Qi hadn''t expected that he had slept so vulnerably on the open sea for so long. It was a good thing the Flower Witch was the one who came. If it had been someone else or some non-human creature that had boarded his ship, that would have been troublesome. The Flower Witch said softly: "You seemed to be sleeping deeply, and since you were gravely injured, I didn''t want to disturb your rest." From the time Chen Qi entered the crack, to the time he left it, not even a day had passed. Therefore, the Flower Witch thought that Chen Qi must have suffered some major blow in the crack and then fled, that''s why he slept for so long. She thought it over and decided to let him sleep a bit longer. A lot of worries can be alleviated with a good sleep. "..." Chen Qi shook his groggy head. The Flower Witch had the patience to stay in one place for four hours, almost too patient. Then, he touched his chest, a sharp pain shooting continuously through his body. The wound! The blow dealt to him by the headless skeleton upon its fall had caused more internal damage than he had imagined. Moreover, his head was so hot; he hoped he hadn''t contracted some strange illness. The Flower Witch hesitated for a moment and answered: "You might have caught a cold." "A cold..." Enjoy new stories from m-v l''e|-NovelFire.net Chen Qi touched his forehead with his hand, and it was burning hot. It seemed like a severe cold. Chen Qi recalled his own actions over the past few days. Playing with a sea dragon in a heavy rain, playing with a dragon on a volcano, playing with Water Elves in the sea. It was about time he caught a cold. Not to would be impolite. Chen Qi took out his water bottle and took a few sips. At this time, the Flower Witch asked curiously: "Are you really okay?" The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi, and there was a substantial, obvious bruise on his chest that looked as though it had caved in. "It''s okay, it shouldn''t be a problem. It''s just a small injury, a few days of rest and I''ll be fine." S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As long as it''s not fatal, it''s a minor issue. Chen Qi finished drinking a mouthful of water, adjusted his breathing, and the pain in his body gradually subsided. Wait, why were the two of them discussing these things? It was like a doctor caring for a patient. At this time, shouldn''t they be discussing the mission first, talking about the Dragon Breath grass? He had managed to get a whole ten stalks of Dragon Breath grass. Why isn''t the Flower Witch asking him about it? Chen Qi took the initiative and said: "Flower Witch, I''ve already got the Dragon Breath grass." "Got it?" A small yellow flower of surprise bloomed above the Flower Witch''s head. She had thought that Chen Qi encountered some misfortune on Dragon Nest Island. That''s why she didn''t bring up the Dragon Breath grass, fearing that it might trigger his sad memories, "That''s very efficient." The Flower Witch muttered as if she saw a workaholic speedrunning through the crack. Chen Qi took out the ten stalks of Dragon Breath grass from his backpack card. "Is this enough?" Ten stalks of Dragon Breath grass! The blossoms of the Flower Witch could hardly be contained, and she instantly grew several more. Ten stalks of Dragon Breath grass were enough for her to make five bottles of potion. The Flower Witch nodded and took the Dragon Breath grass: "It''s completely enough, and there are even extras, but I don''t have extra money to buy the additional ingredients, so I can only help you make the potion." He''s really honest... Chen Qi returned to the boat house and sailed the small houseboat out to sea. Next, Chen Qi handed over the Pale Scale Fruit to the Flower Witch. He had already obtained the ingredients. Now it was the Flower Witch''s time to perform. "It''s the real thing, and it''s fresh Pale Scale Fruit." The Flower Witch took the fruit and held it in the air, carefully examining it. Before coming to Shell Country, her sister had told her that the Witch Sea was blessed with outstanding people and customs, and hidden dragons crouched among the tigers. The people of the Witch Sea really did conceal dragons among crouching tigers. Even a Chef was this amazing. The Flower Witch expressed her admiration. Chen Qi asked: "How does it look, Flower Witch, can you handle it?" The Flower Witch looked out to the distant sea: "I can, but to create a perfect potion, I need an alchemy furnace, as well as tools for grinding the ingredients, and so on. In short, I need a dedicated workshop for potion-making." "A workshop? Where?" Chen Qi asked. Given the Flower Witch''s current circumstances, it would be tough for her to have a workshop. After all, the bounty on her head could buy several workshops. The Flower Witch crossed her arms: "On a mysterious island near the edge of the sea, that was my home when I was an apprentice Pharmacist as a child." Then, the Flower Witch blushed slightly as she gazed at Chen Qi''s small houseboat, filled with envy. What a lovely, cozy little boat! If only she could have a boat of her own. The Flower Witch was stubborn all her life, not wanting to rely on others. Moreover, her teacher had instructed her never to let outsiders come to their home. But sometimes, there was no other choice. She needed to work hard to earn money... The Flower Witch coughed twice and said softly: "That... I don''t have my own boat, so, can you give me a ride?" The dizzy Chen Qi looked at the poor Flower Witch: "No problem, but you should be aware, my boat is a bit fast." "Huh?" Chen Qi walked into the boat house, took out the sea chart, like a seasoned captain: "Mark the location, ready to set sail!" It was time to show off his boat skills. The Flower Witch took the sea chart and thought for a long time: "It should be here, I lived in this place when I was a child, but now I can''t remember clearly." Chen Qi looked at the spot marked on the sea chart and promptly sobered up. On the chart, the normal sea areas were in blue, with dangerous areas wrapped in red lines. The places smeared with deep black indicated those were Forbidden Lands, absolutely not to be entered at any cost. In simple terms, whoever goes there dies! Only those who had a screw loose in their head would venture into these blackened sea regions. Even the charts of the Black Whale Group didn''t contain detailed information about these black areas. Chen Qi turned around and asked: "Flower Witch, where exactly does your family live?" Chapter 103: Chapter 84: Black Earth The Flower Witch paced back and forth on the ship, wrestling with her thoughts for a long time: "A piece of fertile soil, I remember my teacher telling me its name is Black Soil Land, a great place to cultivate medicinal herbs and vegetables." "Black Soil Land?" Chen Qi felt a sudden shock. Black Soil Land was the legendary masterpiece of the Flower Witch. He recalled in the legends that the Flower Witch had buried the bodies of a hundred thousand soldiers there, and it was also a wasteland destroyed by a great whale. Chen Qi spread his hands and said: "Can we really go to this place? Are you sure it won''t lead to trouble?" Curious flowers popped up above the Flower Witch''s head: "It shouldn''t cause any problems, I spent my childhood there. The only danger is that in that place, there are some strangely shaped Sea Beasts." "Some Sea Beasts..." Chen Qi''s spirits lifted, and he looked again at the large expanse of black on the sea chart. After all, he was set on mastering these seas. Just a dark Forbidden Land close to the coast. Besides, that was also the Flower Witch''s home. Let''s go then! Filled with curiosity, Chen Qi walked to the control panel and started the boat''s engine. The rumble roared! The little boat set sail towards the Forbidden Land. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And just as the boat embarked on its voyage, in the water, seven Deep Sea Water Elves immediately started to dash about frantically. Done for... Chen Qi touched his somewhat hot forehead, nearly forgetting about the Deep Sea Water Elves in the water. Bang bang bang! The seven Deep Sea Water Elves, like men chasing after a departing girlfriend, leaped onto the boat. "Waaah waaah waaah!" The Deep Sea Water Elves cried out in panic, thinking they had been abandoned by their master. I definitely have a fever... Chen Qi picked up a Water Elf and gave it a squeeze. "What''s this?" Several small yellow flowers sprouted above the Flower Witch''s head, and beneath them, her eyes shone with a tinge of envy. Chen Qi stroked the Deep Sea Water Elf, which was soft: "Water Elf, my little pet. Quite comfortable." The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom was the land of Guardian Beasts, so for the Flower Witch, having pets shouldn''t be rare. In many wealthy households, cats and dogs were kept in groups. And the Flower Witch was one of the foremost nobles of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. To Chen Qi''s surprise, however, a sorrowful little blue flower popped above the Witch''s head, and he suddenly felt her journey was very sad. Why do you not only have a ship but also little pets? Many of life''s pains come from comparison. The Flower Witch swallowed hard, wrestled with her thoughts for a long while, and then coughed twice: "May I touch it? I have a unique technique." "Sure." The Flower Witch spread her hands, and she always had a fragrance about her that made her quite popular with pets. Unfortunately, the Deep Sea Water Elves trembled slightly, seeming afraid, and huddled in the corner of the room. These little guys are pretty shy... Chen Qi moved to the control panel: "If you find the chair uncomfortable, you can use a Water Elf as a cushion." "...?" The Deep Sea Water Elves were immediately shocked. Having said that, Chen Qi took another drink of water and then concentrated on steering the little houseboat. ... ... The moon fell, and the little houseboat floated lonely on the sea, making the entire ocean seem exceptionally silent. In the light of the boat''s lamp, the Flower Witch sat on the chair, holding a pestle and began the simplest processing of her medicinal herbs from Flower Island. The Deep Sea Water Elves, on the other hand, ran away from her bosom and bumped into each other on the bed. "White mist, whispers of the night." Chen Qi kept a vigilant eye on the outside view. Unlike past voyages, the destination this time was truly a Forbidden Sea Area, and any moment of negligence could lead to a watery grave, becoming a sacrifice to the Sea Goddess. Now, they had already approached the Forbidden Land, Black Beard Land. Chen Qi focused his attention. Regrettably, the small houseboat only had one cramped room, a most basic control panel, and no instruments for real-time observation of the surroundings. .net Some pitch-black, twisted shadows swam under the boat. At this time, the Flower Witch stood up, ready to calm Chen Qi''s frightened emotions: "Don''t worry, the creatures under the boat are sea beasts known as ''black beards,'' a type of creature that fears light; they won''t dare to approach places with light." Chen Qi slowed the boat down: "I''ll be careful. Are we heading towards that opening?" In front of them lay a massive black island, with copious amounts of black mist spreading out from it as if it were alive. Above the island, one could see numerous cracks, as if a god had chopped it with a crimson axe, breaking it into many pieces. To enter the interior of this dark island, one had to navigate through these narrow cracks. The Flower Witch leaned against the boat window and pointed: "That widest entrance there, we should head in through here. By the way, Mr. Chef, the upcoming scene might be somewhat scary, but you mustn''t be frightened. They won''t harm you." "They are?" Chen Qi suddenly felt excited! Even though sea beasts were terrifying. Fortunately, he had been through a lot and could remain calm now even if Godzilla showed up. The bright small houseboat navigated through the narrow crack, heading towards the interior. Just then, Chen Qi''s vision suddenly brightened. On these pitch-black lands, massive amounts of black mist billowed, and some barely visible black tendrils dangled in the water. On these black tendrils, one could also see some torn knives. The knives bore no signs of corrosion. Recently, had someone come to this place? Chen Qi thought to himself. "Shh, don''t worry, the black beards fear light; as long as we don''t approach them, they won''t move..." The Flower Witch made a quieting gesture. However, against her expectations, she saw the black beards slowly rise and twist in their direction, trying to get closer! If it weren''t for the black beards being too short and fearing light, the houseboat would have met with misfortune. "Why? With my strength, this shouldn''t be happening." The Flower Witch crossed her arms and lowered her head, lost in thought. She understood something and said with a motherly tone: "Mr. Chef, the black beards attack weaker creatures, considering them food. Your spiritual power field is too weak, which is why they have set their sights on you. However, rest assured, even if they all attacked together, as long as I am here, they won''t even harm a hair on you." Weak individuals become prey for the black beards like fish. The Flower Witch patted her chest, possessing the demeanor of an elder sister looking after her younger brother. Such was the sense of safety brought by a strong Transcendent! "Hmm..." Chen Qi hesitated. No, they were just coming closer, probably just wanting to say hello, to give him a hug. Of course, even though the black beards were friendly. Chen Qi, having no interest in the unsightly ''black beards,'' lacked any desire for them. Chen Qi had seen many sea beasts by now and had stringent requirements for them. He most wanted to encounter the kind of sea beast from which you could easily repeatedly harvest resources. Sort of like Ghost Fire Fish. If not, they should at least have a higher aesthetic value, like the Black Ship Sea Dragon. Chen Qi observed and under the protection of the black beards, he could vaguely make out some broken weapons. Not only that, but there also seemed to be some smaller sea beasts. But regrettably, with the Flower Witch on the boat, it wouldn''t be appropriate for him to make a move. Under the illumination of the boat''s light, the little houseboat passed through the region of black beards and slowly penetrated deeper into the island. Chen Qi stopped the boat. An entrance resembling a wormhole appeared before him. It was very similar to the entrance of an E-grade crack. The Flower Witch looked upon this doorway, as if seeing her weaker self from more than a decade ago. She had arrived home. Chapter 104: Chapter 85: The Vegetable Garden Chen Qi stopped the boat, holding a kerosene lamp as he walked out of the boathouse, scrutinizing the closed ''portal gate''. This gate could only be opened by the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch took off her cloak, revealing her white shoulders and legs. A layer of pale blue spiritual power appeared at her feet. Spell ''Water Walking''! She easily stepped onto the water and approached the portal gate. "Need some help?" The Flower Witch worried that Chen Qi might not be able to jump over. Learning this spell and excelling in the first-year test at the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom Academy could earn top marks! Walking on water was really not difficult. Chen Qi tossed away the Water Elf and stepped on the Deep Sea Water Elf, reaching the portal gate even faster. "?!" Two small flowers popped up on the Flower Witch''s head. Being from the Guardian Beast country, she suddenly felt she had seen too little. "Ahem, open the door." The Flower Witch said, her voice and appearance being the key. Under the Flower Witch''s command, the closed portal gate slowly opened, revealing a narrow crack. Chen Qi followed behind the Flower Witch, continually entering within. At first, it was extremely narrow, allowing only one person to pass through. The farther they went, the broader it became. After walking for about two minutes, Chen Qi emerged from the entrance. Moonlight shone on his face, a vast green prairie unfolding before his eyes. "This is..." Chen Qi was amazed by the expansive scene before him. [You have entered the crack ''Black Land''.] Crack! Chen Qi instinctively became cautious. He was now in another world. With the descent of Crack Tide, no one knew what might happen inside the crack. The Flower Witch walked ahead: "Do not worry too much, this crack has undergone high-level harmless containment treatment. The pollution has been removed, it should be fine." High-level crack harmless technology was an extremely complex technology requiring the simultaneous mobilization of the Meteorological Bureau, the Hunter Association, the Purification Department, and the Crack Stabilization Department, along with other Transcendent forces, to achieve. Simplified, only state-level power could accomplish this! Harmless treatment, this was the Witch''s background... Chen Qi excitedly glanced around. The bright moonlight covered the vast grassland, casting a gentle glow on each blade of grass. It looked just like a normal prairie. The Flower Witch took a deep breath and walked towards her small home. An open-air pharmacy. The pharmacy was filled with a faint herbal aroma, interwoven with the dust particles in the air, creating a unique atmosphere. A cabinet nearby was full of various herb bottles, with labels so faded they were illegible. In the corner, old alchemy equipment stood silently, its metal parts rusted, but its past power and magic still palpable. "Please wait a moment, let me clean up a bit, then I''ll help you make a potion with the Pale Scale Fruit." The Flower Witch picked up an old broom, a feather duster, and a rag, and quickly cleaned up. "Can I take a look around?" Chen Qi curiously glanced around. .net The Flower Witch loved the joy of cleaning dust: "No problem, just treat this as an ordinary place, no need for formalities." Chen Qi took a step forward and bent down, his pupils contracting. In the distant low plain, he could see endless tombstones. These tombstones were old and worn, at least a century old. Roughly estimated, the number of tombstones here surpassed ten thousand. "What are these tombstones?" He curiously asked. The Flower Witch turned her head and sighed: "Several hundred years ago, when the Witch Sea first faced the Great Whale''s descent, ten thousand soldiers polluted by the Great Whale''s body turned into its black tide army, destroying everything in sight. The Great Whale, an ancient being from the Era of Darkness, once infected, no medicine or surgery could save. Five hundred years ago, the previous Flower Witch handled them all here and buried them, setting up these tombstones." The reason the Flower Witch killed so many was because of the Great Whale, but except for scholars studying alchemy, few knew this. People only remembered the terror of the Flower Witch. Chen Qi stomped underfoot. Meaning that beneath him lay the corpses of ten thousand people. This was the power of the Great Whale... He suddenly felt a chill in his heart. No matter what era, ten thousand people was a terrifying number. Chen Qi let out a long breath. Before absolute extraordinary power, people were merely numbers. Many ancient monsters fed on human emotions and spirits. Weak transcendents would only become fodder for the monsters, making them stronger. This was why every nation had rules prohibiting any individual or organization from privately venturing to the border. After cleaning the pharmacy, the Flower Witch took out the Pale Scale Fruit and began making the potion. At this moment, she suddenly became a bit sad, a few blue sorrowful flowers blooming on her head. She looked at Chen Qi, murmuring: "Chef, if you can, after making some money, it''s best to head to the inland cities of Shell Country. Don''t stay in the Witch Sea anymore." She had a good impression of Chen Qi, a brave man trying to survive, daring the storm and the risk of sea monsters to sail alone on the ocean. Though she wasn''t sure if he was related to the [Report Agency]. "Why?" Chen Qi asked curiously. The Flower Witch hesitated for a moment before speaking: "According to my teacher''s prophecy, the Great Whale will eventually cross the border, and the entire Witch Sea will be destroyed. Though just a prophecy... if possible, please stay away from this place. Even the old monsters in the mainland probably can''t stop the Great Whale''s descent. And I..." The Flower Witch said as the flowers on her head wilted. Many who perished in the sea didn''t even have a tombstone. Chen Qi did his best to appear surprised. This prophecy was not comprehensive enough. The Witch Sea''s destruction? The whole world would be doomed. Other regions wouldn''t fare much better. This place was so wonderful, with its winds and sea, and friendly sea monsters. Leaving wasn''t an option. Chen Qi shook his head: "I''ll consider it, but the Crack Tide is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us ordinary transcendents without backgrounds." Chen Qi didn''t hide his strong desire for power. According to the background of the "New Sun Game," only absolute power could survive in this wave. As a transmigrator player, he had to become as strong as possible. He couldn''t yet involve himself with the Black Whale Group or the main narrative of this sea. The Flower Witch stood there for a moment, nearly forgetting that although the person before her was just a First Order transcendent, the Dragon''s Breath Grass in her had was obtained thanks to him. "Sorry, I said too much. However, please still be careful, especially stay away from the Black Whale Pirate Group and the Sea God Pirate Group." The Flower Witch focused on making the potion. With nothing to do, Chen Qi wandered the grassland with the Deep Sea Water Elf. Suddenly, he noticed a plot of land growing vegetables. Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. This seemed to be a vegetable garden. "Flower Witch, can these vegetables be used?" "Hmm... the garden still has vegetables growing, so yes." The Flower Witch recalled the days of gardening a decade ago. She didn''t expect that after ten years, the vegetables were still so well preserved. Chen Qi squatted down and pulled up a vegetable. These ingredients weren''t ordinary, but specially cultivated extraordinary ingredients! Chen Qi casually picked a few, and a special prompt appeared before him. [Ten-Year Extraordinary Cabbage Nature Form: Cup, Flower Description: Extraordinary vegetable cultivated with spiritual power. Consuming it can promote digestion, body growth during the growth period, and slightly enhance constitution.] Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Ten-Year Extraordinary Carrot Nature Form: Cup, Flower Description: Extraordinary vegetable cultivated with spiritual power. Consuming it can enhance vision, and with long-term use, greatly improve vision, and slightly increase inspiration.] What on earth are Ten-Year Extraordinary Vegetables? Do they really take ten years to grow? Chen Qi looked at the vegetable garden, about the size of a small basketball court. The vegetables here could feed an ordinary person for a year. His culinary skills might have found a new purpose. Chapter 105: Chapter 86 Flower Witchs Fantasy Time The moonlight cast slanting shadows as Chen Qi gathered cabbages and carrots into a basket in the field. Perfect, he hadn''t completed his daily task yet, and both he and the Flower Witch had spent a lot of energy on Flower Island. Chen Qi felt hot and particularly hungry: "Flower Witch, what would you like to eat?" While the Flower Witch was busy making medicine, it was the perfect time for him to cook a meal and showcase his culinary skills. A few cheerful little yellow flowers sprouted from the Flower Witch''s head: "I like all vegetables, except fatty meat." Liking everything was actually the most troubling thing, Chen Qi glanced at the vegetable garden. Besides the common cabbages and potatoes, carrots were the most plentifully grown. There was just a small piece of meat left in his backpack card, just enough to make stir-fried pork with cabbage and saut¨¦ed shredded carrots. This meadow was the perfect place for a picnic. Chen Qi took out a pot, a cutting board, and some firewood from his backpack card. Click, click, click, click! He sliced the carrot and tore the cabbage by hand. He heated the oil, saut¨¦ed the meat until it was fragrant, then added the vegetables and seasoning. Then he sprinkled some Soul Seasoning and a bit of garlic shoots. Two delicious vegetable stir-fries were quickly prepared. Chen Qi couldn''t wait to have a bite. Because of his increased constitution, his appetite had been quite large lately, and he had been eating a lot of meat. [You have cooked Transcendent Saut¨¦ed Shredded Carrots, earning 90 Spiritual Points.] The Flower Witch was in front of an alchemical furnace, as if she was cut off from everything else: "The inspiration element in Pale Scale Fruit is too high, I need to add three grams of Nightmare Fuel, two grams of Depress Mushrooms to counteract excessive inspiration, yes, put all these ingredients together, and start the first wave of heating." The Flower Witch belonged to the type who became absorbed in her work and forgot herself. "Such enviable talent, I get distracted so easily." Chen Qi was subconsciously always aware of his surroundings, no matter what he was doing. He placed the dishes on a solid wood table and waited quietly for the Flower Witch to finish her work. A moment later. The Flower Witch wiped the sweat from her forehead: "The first step is done, now, wait for twenty minutes before proceeding to the second step of toxicity neutralization." At that moment, she sniffed the air, and her stomach growled loudly. Eating is one of the important things in this world, Chen Qi took out two ceramic bowls from his backpack card. "Flower Witch, you''ve worked hard. Let''s postpone the alchemy for a bit and eat first." The Flower Witch was attracted by the fragrance: "Thank you, indeed, you are a chef, it smells wonderful." However, she glanced at the side of the table. Ten years had passed, and the chairs had become shabby and dusty. As the mistress of the Witch''s home, how could she allow a guest to sit on a dusty chair? The Flower Witch rolled up her sleeves, ready to clean the chairs first. Chen Qi, without hesitation, looked at the water elves playing around and then suddenly grabbed one: "No need, Flower Witch, I have a chair here." The seven deep sea water elves had already formed a hierarchy from oldest to youngest. The table wasn''t tall, perfect for using deep sea water elves as cushions. He placed a water elf at the side of the table to serve as a seat cushion. At the same time, he also cushioned his own bottom with a water elf. The deep sea water elves were soft, and sitting on them was even more comfortable than a sofa. "Won''t it hurt them¡­" The Flower Witch was startled and gently sat on the water elf with cautiousness. "No worries, they are professionally trained," Chen Qi replied. The deep sea water elf under the Flower Witch''s bottom understood something but looked quite reluctant. It was a rare deep sea water elf, a standout among water elves, and didn''t want to be used as a cushion by anyone other than its master. Why should it be? Just because they were all deep sea water elves, some were sat upon by the master, while others had to be sat on by stinky humans from who knows where! Looking at the eldest being sat on by the master, this deep sea water elf gave a jealous look, started squirming, and expressed its dissatisfaction. The Flower Witch shivered a bit, wondering if she was so easily disliked by pets. Chen Qi gave the water elf a cold glare. You''re still not happy? He communicated with his eyes to the deep-sea Water Elf beneath the Flower Witch''s bottom. Continue reading at m|v-l''e -NovelFire.net If it didn''t behave, he would use it as water for boiling. "Waku waku." The Water Elf reluctantly settled down. The Flower Witch shifted her buttocks. So bouncy, so soft! This feeling was even more comfortable than the fire dragon skin sofa back in her hometown. The Flower Witch started to eat. Chen Qi ate a piece of stir-fried meat and asked, "Flower Witch, right, why did you specifically tell me to beware of the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Group?" "Because, because..." The Flower Witch choked, took a sip of water, patted her chest, and slowly said, "When I was a child studying pharmacy, these two pirate groups existed. I was young then, but even so, I witnessed many of their atrocities. Even if you want to become a powerful Transcendent, never join them. In the end, you will only become a monster, a non-human monster. These matters should be documented in the archives at the newspaper office, and once someone becomes an officer, one can never escape their clutches." Black Whale Group... Chen Qi fell into thought. To be honest, the crew of the Sawshark treated him quite well. One of the reasons he had escaped from the Black Whale Group was due to various scandals about the group discussed on forums. Although pirates are supposed to yearn for freedom, the high-level players in this faction were restricted everywhere, like prisoners on death row. Chen Qi continued to ask, "Flower Witch, did you have a grudge against the Black Whale Group since childhood?" The Flower Witch nodded and clenched her fists, "Yes, if I could, I''d kill Auntie, kill Father Whale. If it weren''t for them, my teacher would not have..." At this point, the Flower Witch stopped short. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The information she revealed was obviously a bit too much. She wasn''t afraid of Chen Qi leaking the information, as these details were also recorded in the newspaper. But for a First Order Transcendent, knowing too much wasn''t a good thing. Many secrets only bring death. If Chen Qi were also hunted by the Black Whale Group, that would be troublesome. She was stubborn all her life and disliked involving others. Chen Qi tactfully asked no further questions. The matter of the Flower Witch was deeply connected to the main storyline of the Witch Sea, which also happens to be the toughest main storyline of the Witch Sea. Chen Qi solemnly reminded her, "Flower Witch, please be very careful, surviving is more important than anything else." His understanding of the Witch Sea''s plot was limited. But he knew that the Flower Witch''s experiences were far from smooth sailing. The Flower Witch finished off half a bowl of shredded carrots and changed the topic, sporting a slightly arrogant expression: "Well, Chef Sir, don''t worry, I am the one who inherited the title of Flower Witch. Ordinary pirates, I don''t even take them seriously. Someday, after fulfilling the previous witch''s wish, my name will echo across these seas. By then, you''ll be the chef friend of the new Legend Witch." The Flower Witch smiled, already envisioning her future. In her fantasies, she beat the Black Whale Group with unparalleled strength and luck, and kicked the Black Ship Sea Dragon. She became a celebrity of the seas, received rewards from the city lord, and made headlines in the Dove Times! Eventually, she became a legendary Witch, surpassing the First Generation Flower Witch! Passersby would greet her on the street, and she could dine in restaurants without paying. After returning to the family that had looked down on her, she could hold her head high with pride. The Flower Witch ate a piece of cabbage and wore a pleased expression. Now was the time for fantasies. "Hopefully, this day will come sooner." Chen Qi sighed inwardly, unlike other invincible protagonists in different sects. In her confrontations with the Black Whale Group, the Flower Witch was often disastrously defeated. Without advancing to the Fourth Rank, a Third Rank captain under the Black Whale Group could force out the Flower Witch''s last resort, a life-consuming type of release move. All in all, the Flower Witch''s battle record could only be described as a complete mess. It wasn''t until later, after joining forces with the Blade Witch, that this steadily defeated situation began to improve slightly. Chen Qi''s eyes shone brightly as he asked, "By the way, Flower Witch, may I ask your name?" Chapter 106: Chapter 87: Chance Encounter Upon the grassland, a breeze wafted by, causing the deep sea elves beneath their seats to shudder. The Flower Witch, holding a bowl, fell silent for a moment. Dislike your own name? Or unwilling to speak it? Chen Qi paused, as if he had asked a question he shouldn''t have. On the gaming forums, the Flower Witch did have a name. But neither the Flower Witch herself nor the players liked to mention the Flower Witch''s name. In the Witch Sea, only a title acknowledged by the world counted as a true name. Picking up a cabbage, the Flower Witch slowly said: "Fen, my name is Fen, a very ordinary name." Chen Qi gave a slight smile: "Simple, but quite nice." In this world, many people''s names consist of a single, simple syllable with a simple meaning. Just like his own name in this world, Qi, symbolizing possibilities, enlightenment, and more. In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, Fen carries the meaning of the scent of flowers. Although the Flower Witch had been running around every day and probably hadn''t bathed in many days, she really smelled nice. A name quite fitting for her. But in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, Fen is a rather common name, and it is used by many males, akin to Jason. Though the Flower Witch came from a noble background, her name was surprisingly ordinary. Therefore, the Flower Witch didn''t really like others to mention her name. Chen Qi changed the subject: "Speaking of which, Flower Witch, how much for one of the vegetables in your garden? I''d like to buy some." The Flower Witch wiped the grease from the corner of her mouth: "Friendship price, three thousand... no, just take what you want. The Dragon Breath Grass you gave me is quite valuable and enough to buy a lot of vegetables. Besides, I''m not very good at cooking. If you can turn these ingredients into delicious food, both my teacher and I would be happy." "Just take what you want..." Chen Qi''s mouth fell open slightly. That was a whole vegetable garden! The Flower Witch laughed proudly: "Although you can''t tell, I''m really quite good at gardening." "Gardening?" The Flower Witch made a motion of carrying a hoe and explained: "Yes, when I was a child, because I was recuperating, I always lived in the countryside. Our family''s maxim is nobility and elegance! But in the countryside, there were no pianos, no flowers to plant, no peers to play with, and they wouldn''t let me interact with pet beasts. Many elegant pursuits were beyond my reach. However, I thought about it¡ªif planting flowers is elegant, then gardening should be elegant too. So, I started gardening with the maid, and I even got scolded for it later." "Did you plant this whole vegetable garden?" Chen Qi was somewhat admiring as he imagined it. The young Flower Witch, wielding a hoe twice her height, clearing the land. All these vegetables represent no small feat. The Flower Witch seemed to have found a kindred spirit. After all, her parents and relatives always told her that gardening was something only vulgar people did. A few lively small yellow flowers sprouted on her head: "Yes, and do you know what? After I fulfill the lifelong wish of the Flower Witch, I plan to adopt an even more elegant and domineering title for myself." Chen Qi curiously pressed on, "What title?" The Flower Witch had inherited the wish and legacy of the First Generation Flower Witch, so she always identified herself with this title. Blood Flower Witch? The Flower Witch''s ultimate move was to bloom flowers amid blood. Or Fragrant Witch? This was a more common title, but it suited the identity of the Flower Witch. "Hmph, hmph, it''s a title I''ve thought about for a long time, exceptionally elegant." "What is it?" The Flower Witch puffed out her chest, touched her nose with her index finger, and said with a touch of pride: "Vegetable Witch." "!?" Chen Qi almost choked on a piece of cabbage. What kind of title was that? Why not call herself Potato Witch or Cabbage Witch? It''s like turning the Gluttonous Witch into the Eating Rice Witch, the Angry Witch into the Wild Witch, the Ice Witch into the Ice Cream Witch, the Despair Witch into the depression witch. Mainly because, in Chen Qi''s view, vegetable also has another meaning. Vegetable, as in ''just practice''. The Flower Witch asked expectantly, "How about it, isn''t it very elegant?" "Hmm¡­not bad." Chen Qi nodded in agreement. The Flower Witch revealed two happy little yellow flowers: "Right, quite elegant, indeed. Unfortunately, I cannot abandon this name until I have fulfilled the wish of the Flower Witch. I must follow the path of my teacher to make everything better and to cure the illness¡­" As the Flower Witch spoke, the flowers atop her head wilted slightly, a heavy sense of fate and illness pressing down. Striving for fame alone in this vast sea is no easy feat. And to challenge the great whale is to challenge fate itself. Only those of legend could achieve such a miracle. Beneath every legend lies countless scattered bones. No one knows how many who set out to sea are buried in the Witch Sea. Amidst their casual conversation, the food on the dining table was nearly finished. And the alchemy furnace began making bubbling sounds. Reluctantly, the Flower Witch rose from the Water Elf''s side, resuming her potion brewing. Chen Qi had the deep-sea Water Elf tidy up the cutlery and dishes. Under his training, she had learned how to do the dishes and clean. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was confident that before long, the deep-sea Water Elf would also learn to fold blankets and give massages. A somewhat bored Chen Qi asked, "Flower Witch, how much longer will you be?" "A few hours." Just watching the Flower Witch make potions wasn''t much of an activity... Chen Qi slapped his book: "I want to take a look outside Black Land. I saw some excellent Transcendent ingredients while I was sailing." "Ingredients?" The Flower Witch recalled for a moment. In Black Land, indeed, there are many rare Transcendent fish species. Although Black Beard is of no danger to her, for Chen Qi, venturing unprepared into Black Land is like a lamb entering a wolf''s den. The Flower Witch took out a bottle of black potion and handed it to Chen Qi: "The scent of this potion can repel Black Beard. If you''re venturing out, you can apply this potion so that Black Beard won''t attack you." "Thank you." Chen Qi took the potion and applied it from the top of his head to his feet. Continue your adventure with m|v-l''e -NovelFire.net Then, he passed through the crack and returned to the Black Land Island. The morning sunlight shone on his dark hair. Chen Qi enjoyed the sun washing away his fatigue: "Is it daytime already?" The entire Black Land Island was like a vast reed field. Except these reeds were the taller Black Beard. Chen Qi wandered through the dense Black Beard, looking towards the water as he ventured deeper. After some time, he successfully found a rare sea beast. "What is this?" Chen Qi crouched down and picked up the black clam at his feet. [Black Clam Introduction: Transcendent clam species, known for its sharp shells capable of biting humans, causing them to fall into a nightmare. Its inner black pearl can attract one''s gaze, making it a rather nice jewel.] "Ten black clams, this is all money, they can be transplanted to the Land of White Trees." Chen Qi placed the black clams into his water bucket. The place of Black Land is too remote and broken. He decided to give the clams a better home. A pearl from a black clam can sell for about seventy thousand; ten would fetch seven hundred thousand. Moreover, unlike ordinary clams, black clams are not to be underestimated, with very rapid pearl production. With the addition of Ghost Fire Fish, saving up to buy a big ship wasn''t just a dream. A path to wealth was already appearing before him. Chen Qi continued cautiously within the Black Beard, seeking more black clams. Suddenly, he heard some familiar voices, along with the sound of a blade cutting through flesh. Boom! Boom! Besides that, there was the roaring sound of large machinery. "How about it, our great little ship doctor, how''s the concentration of the Black Whale Blood?" A familiar voice came from behind the Black Beard wall. Chen Qi stopped in his steps, slowing his movements. In this forbidden land of Black Beard, there were others... Chapter 107: Chapter 88 Black Whale Blood Black whiskers stood like a massive wall, forming a barrier between him and the source of the voices. .net Muffled voices came again from beyond the whiskers. "I''m still extracting, so please keep quiet. Analyzing the concentration of black whale blood is a task that requires extreme patience and specialization," "Understood, understood." "No worries, take your time, our best ship''s doctor. We have all the time in the world since we have to wait here for our prey to take the bait," Chen Qi pricked up his ears, trying his utmost to analyze the voices. Two men and one woman. The woman''s voice was somewhat dispirited, the men''s voices were one older and raspy, and the other had a magnetic baritone quality. These two voices took him back to a ship being battered by pouring rain. The Black Whale Group''s Sawshark''s little raven, and the Black-eyed Captain. Why were they here? What were they doing here? A multitude of questions sprang up in Chen Qi''s mind. Both were third-tier Transcendents. At this stage, Transcendents were also respectfully referred to as Masters. Third-tier Transcendents not only had mastered Body Forging Skill and breathing techniques, but the powerful abilities granted by their Transcendent professions also enabled them to establish high-order combat schools. Their strength was sufficient to defeat an army of a thousand constructed by mere mortals. In short, they were not opponents he could contend with at present. If discovered, I''d be like a weak little sparrow, completely at their mercy. Chen Qi carefully backed away, slowly as if he were a stone sculpture. However, behind him, voices of people conversing arose. This place wasn''t home to just one group of pirates. "Trouble, it seems like I''m trapped here," Chen Qi muttered to himself. If not for these black whiskers that were twice as tall as a man and could shield spiritual power perception, at such a close distance, he would have been discovered already. And at that moment, something unexpected happened. As his movements slowed, the black whiskers beneath his feet began to stir. Slowly, the whiskers wove through his trouser legs, under his clothes, and gently caressed his skin. These whiskers took advantage of his inability to make any significant movements to ambush him! Though this was merely their way of showing affection, and quite comfortably so. But they''re too loud! Keep it down, now is the worst time to be discovered. Oddly enough, Chen Qi now felt like a naked man hiding in someone else''s wife''s wardrobe. The little raven looked over and mumbled, "These black whiskers might be cute, but the sound of their wriggling is really noisy." Chen Qi held his breath in that instant. As a sea breeze blew by, the whiskers swayed. And then, through a tiny gap in the whiskers, Chen Qi saw in an instant. Ships upon the sea, heavy salvage machinery, the little raven with a microscope, and a man wearing a pure black mask. And... The Black-eyed Captain''s eyes, dark as the abyss, flickered towards him. The Black-eyed Captain said with irritation, "Indeed, the noise from those black whiskers is truly annoying." Following that, his gaze shifted away from the whiskers. Phew¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He wasn''t discovered. Lucky for me, the Black-eyed Captain has poor perceptive abilities. Moreover, the whiskers clinging to his body and clothes had formed a natural black ghillie suit. Now, he had perfectly blended in with the black whiskers. Just wait a bit longer, acting rashly would only expose himself. Chen Qi slowly squatted down, enduring the strange sensation brought by the whiskers, and maintained a posture he could hold for a long time. Afterward, he focused his attention on the trio beyond the whiskers. They seemed to be discussing something very important now. This was a good spot for eavesdropping. ... ... Opposite Blackbeard, on a small boat on the pitch-black sea. It was a research vessel, equipped with a small instrument table, and beneath the boat, a large number of tools were placed. Little Raven stared at Blackbeard for a while, then withdrew her gaze and continued fiddling with the microscope on the table: "The concentration of Black Whale Blood extracted from this mutated black-blood fish has reached 70%, which is a considerably high concentration of Black Whale Blood, Black Glove." Underneath Little Raven''s hands, there was a black object the size of a human head. Rather than blood, it was more like a squirming lump of black flesh. A mechanical voice sounded once again. "How much? A 70% concentration, Raven, you truly are the finest ship doctor in the Black Whale Group, this concentration is enough to make those from the Ocean Deity Cult kneel down and kowtow a hundred times," said the one called Black Glove. The person speaking was named Black Glove, wearing a black mask and dressed in all black, wrapped in a black scarf, topped by a slick black top hat, with thick, black felt boots and black gloves. A person wrapped up tight in his own covering. Black Glove... In the shadows, Chen Qi let a drop of cold sweat fall. On the gaming forums, he was a notoriously tough BOSS. Although he was also a Third-order Transcendent, he had completed the construction of his own style, ''Shadow Stream'', making his strength far surpass Black-eyed Captain and Little Raven. Flower Witch seemed to have fought against him too, and the result was a draw. But what was Black Whale Blood again? Chen Qi reflected for a moment. It seemed to be something extracted from mutated monster fish. Chen Qi remembered that the Deep Sea Merchants had asked for something similar. Black Glove, delighted with the high concentration of Black Whale Blood, exclaimed: "Raven, I knew that in these dull times, I wasn''t wrong to wait for you guys. Little Raven, you have talent, a fishing captain who has failed, a broken-down Sawshark, this isn''t the place for you." The air was suddenly thick with tension. The irritable Black-eyed Captain gripped the new sword he bought for a hundred thousand Shell Coins: "Shut your mouth, Black Glove, even though I haven''t achieved much recently, you are not much better. Your Wild Dog Gang and Black Rabbit Gang in Moonstone City were all captured in one fell swoop, weren''t they? Even, you''re not even willing to go there and retrieve your subordinates'' corpses!" Black Glove spoke sharply: "You lack ability, while I only encountered a natural disaster. Who asked those little rabbits to run into the Black Ship Sea Dragon and the monsters of the Ocean Deity Cult?" Grinding his teeth, Black-eyed Captain was upset, but his recent achievements did not give him the right to talk back to Black Glove. Moreover, strictly speaking, Black Glove was already his superior. Black Glove gently stroked the lump of Black Whale Blood: "Black-eyed Captain, you were once part of the Hunter operation, the organization gave you a chance, but you brought back nothing but casualties to the organization." "Go to hell, you maggot lurking in the shadows," retorted the Black-eyed Captain furiously but helplessly. "Ah~ Keep the insults coming!" Black Glove, who seemed to have the upper hand in the argument, let out a sound of satisfaction, then pulled out a special glass tube and handed it to Little Raven: "Little Raven, pack this thing properly. Oh, and I''ve called you here not just to help me with the Black Whale Blood, but also to share some vital news with you all." "What is it?" "Recently, all our operations in Moonstone City have been uncovered, and a lot of key intelligence has fallen into the hands of the press and the navy. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because of the leak, one of the magnificent Whale Father''s children, a cadre who had served the Black Whale Group loyally for twenty years, met an unfortunate death." Black Glove leaned in close to Little Raven, his words carrying a hint of threat. Something was wrong... Little Raven''s palms began to sweat: "An intelligence leak, that really is unfortunate. We''ve recruited too many people in the Black Whale Group, and there are always some bastards who would betray us for money." Black Glove didn''t speak, but fumbled in his pockets. Little Raven''s heart rate spiked suddenly. Had her cover, after so many years, finally been blown? Chapter 108: Chapter 89: Son of the Black Whale Spiritual Power emerged at the foot of the man in black gloves, as he lightly stepped onto the water and said: "It wasn''t those minor characters who leaked the information, but rather intelligence about Hunter operations and the Witch, and as a result, our Black Whale Group has lost an important officer." Lil'' Raven maintained his usual back-talking stance: "That officer really was unlucky, he died a terrible, pitiful death. So, what does this have to do with us?" It probably wouldn''t be discovered... Lil'' Raven focused on putting the Black Whale Blood into the glass bottle. The man in black gloves stood up straight, his voice cold: "Of course it concerns you, Lil'' Raven." "?" The air had frozen solid in an instant. The man in black gloves took out a whale ring from his pocket: "An officer has died, and now, his place is yours, Lil'' Raven. This is Father Whale''s command, now you too are a child of Father Whale, an officer of the Black Whale Group." Lil'' Raven gaped open-mouthed: "Me?" The other two men present were also extremely shocked. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An officer of the Black Whale Group, also known as a child of Father Whale. To become a child of Father Whale was extremely difficult. It required not only outstanding contributions to the Black Whale Group but also the personal approval of Father Whale. Like the Black-eyed Captain, he had been in the Black Whale Group for at least twenty years, evolving from a young Englishman abducted forcefully by a matron to the formidable middle-aged man he was now. Even after having dedicated his entire youth to the Black Whale Group, the Black-eyed Captain was still just an ordinary captain, and had never received the recognition of Father Whale. Becoming a child of Father Whale meant eligibility to access the secret information of the Black Whale Group and more resources. In the future, it also opened up the possibility of promotion to the Fourth Rank. In the eyes of others, the Fourth Rank was known as a Legend, whose power appeared godlike to ordinary people. An ordinary person''s endpoint, reaching the Third Rank, would consume half of their life savings. In this era, where high-order cracks were completely monopolized by nobility. The door to the Fourth Rank was a massive wall insurmountable to ordinary people. Once one became a Fourth Rank, it meant eligibility to join the Shell Country''s guilds and workshops, becoming someone who shaped rules and touched immortality. "Why?" Even though his subordinate had become an officer, the Black-eyed Captain felt a confluence of emotions, indescribable at this moment. Lil'' Raven also asked in disbelief, "Why? I haven''t really done anything substantial. In the Hunter operation, we haven''t even found the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure yet." The eyes under the man in black gloves'' mask shifted: "Indeed, Raven, but it''s not your fault, it''s all the Black-eyed Captain''s fault!" "You have the ability to extract Black Whale Blood, and you even sent two research papers on Sea Beasts to Bei Country Royal University, including the origins of Sea Beasts and the classification of monster blood. Having such a deep understanding of monsters is a talent, a hard to replicate talent. Before you, no one could refine Black Whale Blood with a concentration over fifty percent." "Just because I can extract Black Whale Blood with a concentration over fifty percent?" Find your next read on m_v l|e-NovelFire.net Lil'' Raven challenged. "Yes, the Black Whale Blood in your hands is something that can change fate." The man in black gloves handed her the Black Whale Ring symbolizing her new status: "This is the raw gemstone of talent, Lil'' Raven. From now on, you are like me, an officer of the Black Whale Group, and we will rise together to the crest of the waves." Lil'' Raven slowly accepted the ring. The Black Whale Group somehow knew about her having sent papers to Bei Country Royal University. If it weren''t for the Raven mask, they would see a panicked bird. Having been undercover for several years, she had actually mixed her way into becoming a core officer. And possibly the youngest core officer in the Black Whale Group. She was still such a na?ve kid! Lil'' Raven touched her hair, knowing that, as an officer in the Black Whale Group, the salary and resources she received now far exceeded those provided by her undercover identity. The man in black gloves clapped his hands: "Congratulations, Lil'' Raven. In the future, concerning the forbidden creation of Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, we will likely also need your help." "To be able to participate in that event¡­" The Black-eyed Captain felt a chill in his heart, unable to describe his feelings at that moment. Human joys and sorrows do not coincide. Initially, he had taken a notorious black doctor on board, who now actually qualified to step into the Domain of Legends. And he had just recently lost his Black Blade, searching for it all over the Moonstone City Islands to no avail. Once again, the image of a black-haired boy surfaced in his mind, a frail boy sick to the marrow, an unfortunate boy parasitized by a Sea Beast and sunk into the depths of the sea. Missing him! How wonderful it would be to see him again, how wonderful¡­ The Black-eyed Captain sighed deeply. The Black Glove paid no attention to the Black-eyed Captain''s mood: "By the way, Black-eyed Captain, don''t worry anymore. Sooner or later, you too will qualify to become a son of the Whale Father. For now, I have a new mission for you here." The Black-eyed Captain looked curious, "A new mission?" The Black Glove looked around Black Beard Land: "Yes, according to the latest news from the Eye of Long Voyage, the place we are now, Black Beard Land, not only has Black Whale Blood but was also once the residence of a Witch." The Black-eyed Captain cast aside his dejected expression, "A Witch''s residence? Are you sure?" "No mistake, although it''s a low possibility, we can''t rule out the chance of a Witch coming. Your Sawshark will just be responsible for guarding here, and incidentally, checking if there are any new mutant creatures." "Is there any compensation?" The Black Glove coldly replied, "None." The Black-eyed Captain''s expression turned fierce, and he clenched his fists: "Isn''t this just letting us rot here! I still have to pay my crew." The Black Glove spoke fiercely: "Black-eyed Captain, don''t think that you, having failed repeatedly, still have a say. I''m telling you, don''t think I don''t know about the young man because of whom you lost the Black Blade! You''re not some pampered pretty boy kept by a granny. If you want compensation, show some results!" Each of the Black Glove''s words, like a blade, struck the soft underbelly of the Black-eyed Captain. Damn it! The Black-eyed Captain clenched his teeth hard and could only swallow his anger: "Fine, but just so you know, I''m not good at locating people." The Crow''s gaze glanced briefly at the Black Beard, then quickly changed the subject: "The possibility that a Witch would live here seems too low, doesn''t it? The Witch couldn''t have already arrived, could she?" "What are you talking about, Crow¡­" The Black Glove knew that the Crow was famously jinxed. Just then, a sea breeze blew. The Black Beard swayed slowly like reeds. It was so quiet¡­ The Black Glove became alert. Besides the three of them as admirals, there should be other pirates nearby. Moreover, they had just heard some strange noises. "Gentlemen, something seems off, we might have encountered something strange again." The Black Glove concentrated a pitch-black shadow at his fingertips, entwining like a small snake. Gazing directly at this small snake made one feel cold, and stirred intense feelings of inferiority, hatred, and sadness. He lightly tapped the surface of the water with his fingertips. Shadow Wave, a type of explorative magic, could detect high-spirit entities within a hundred meters. A jet-black wave of spiritual power spread from that spot, sweeping over the spiritual entities within a hundred meters. "How is it?" The Crow focused his gaze on the Black Beard, asking. The Black Glove slowly stood up, spoke with a serious tone: "The game is on, gentlemen, a Third Rank master with a Floral Appearance is approaching us." Chapter 109: Chapter 90 Im Here to Avenge You! "A Third-order Transcendent with Floral Appearance?" The Black-eyed Captain gently stepped on the surface of the water, moving forward with his blade in hand. Continue reading at m|v-l''e -NovelFire.net He looked into the distance, where a large number of blood-stained petals floated down the river to their feet. Floral Appearance symbolized surpassing, nature, and art, and related professions often lacked prowess in battle. As a result, the Black-eyed Captain walked on the water leisurely, as if the situation was firmly in his grip. The black glove stepped forward: "Black-eye, are you out of your mind? Showing off at a time like this? Show some respect, this is the Flower Witch!" "The Flower Witch?" The little crow''s heart fluttered with excitement and she waved her hands. As a fellow Pharmacist, the Flower Witch was the grandmother of Witch Sea potion learning. Her idol! Since childhood, she grew up listening to stories of the Flower Witch burying a hundred thousand people in the ground. For a long time, she believed that humans grew out of the soil. It wasn''t until she was fifteen that the little crow learned how humans normally reproduced. Unfortunately, her current identity didn''t allow her to ask the Flower Witch for an autograph. Moreover, this Flower Witch was only a Third-order, not the legendary Witch. "Be careful, you guys." The little crow''s dream of getting an autograph collapsed, and with an indifferent attitude, she stood on the rocking boat, continuing her work. She hadn''t yet poured the extracted Black Whale Blood into the glass bottles. After all, she was a non-Water Walking nurse, hanging around in the back was just fine. She turned her head, more curious about what cute little Sea Beast was hiding behind the black beard. The Flower Witch was discovered? Chen Qi, completely wrapped in black beard, no longer hid his voice but took out his most powerful beast hunting handgun and loaded it. Among them, the black glove, as a Third-tier Shadow-related profession "Malicious Slanderer," had the strength to fight the Flower Witch to a draw. Together with the Black-eyed Captain and the little crow, if they fought, it was sure to be a one-sided battle. If the battle was lost, both the Flower Witch and he could end up as captives of the Black Whale Group. "There''s only so much I can do." In the darkness, Chen Qi gripped the firearm in his hand. Although he had developed well, fighting across two ranks was simply unrealistic. Even the little crow''s small fists were more than he could handle. Moreover, his constitution wasn''t sufficient to use the Residual Fire Touch. The best option was to follow the black beard, using the Water Elf and firearms as support. The Black-eyed Captain and the black glove stepped across the water, moving towards the Flower Witch. The wind howled through the black beard, sounding like the clarion call before a battle. At the end of their vision, a girl covered in blossoms appeared. She bathed in fresh blood, her withered Magic Wand emitting a series of shrieks like the whispers of monsters, appearing as if she were a forbidden monster that had broken containment. The blood-red blossoms symbolizing anger bloomed heatedly with the boiling blood beneath her skin. She plucked the blossoms that blocked her vision from her flesh, revealing her blood-red right eye. Near the scientific research boat was a pool of red blood. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Beneath the little crow''s feet were bucket after bucket of fresh flesh and blood. The Flower Witch sighed: "Am I too late..." Since Chen Qi had not returned, she came out of the crack to search for his whereabouts. Following the trail with a tracking Spell, she chased all the way here, only to discover pirates lurking nearby. At that moment, she vaguely felt that Chen Qi had met with misfortune. Now, seeing the blood-covered little crow, she could almost be sure of it. Chen Qi, a Chef by profession, had ended up as food on the chopping block. Although she still had many questions about Chen Qi, he was the first person she had met upon arriving in the Witch Sea. Such a dashing young man, such a hard-working young man. He cooked delicious meals, and even commanded a Guardian Beast! Damn it, she couldn''t stand it, was a good person destined to have a gun pointed at them! It was just right to settle new and old hatreds at once. Qi, I will avenge you! Anger blazed in the crimson eyes of the Flower Witch: "Hand over the corpse, and I''ll leave you with a complete one." Corpses? The black glove looked around, the only corpses here were the mutated fish with black blood. "Hahahahaha!" With a big laugh, the black glove spread his arms: "Be grateful, be grateful! I never expected that the legendary Flower Witch would also desire a corpse rich with Black Whale Blood, longing for the way to eternal life." Though wearing a dark mask, there was an infinite mockery in the black glove''s words: "However, Flower Witch, why are you so angry, did you lose a dear one?" Crackling! From the Flower Witch''s Magic Wand, red lightning burst forth from the tip. A basic attack Spell, branching type! Two bolts of Spiritual Power-formed lightning emitted screeching sounds as they surged towards the black glove. The high-energy Spell, like countless searing blades, ferociously tore apart his flesh and blood. Abundant crimson blood gushed from the black glove''s body. The black glove twisted his neck suddenly, making a sound like breaking branches: "Great, this is just fantastic!" "Flower Witch, is this all the strength you have? Haven''t had your meal? Bring on some more!" Layer upon layer of black pus sacs pierced through his body, then twisted and converged, forming new flesh. The Flower Witch gripped her magic wand. As opposed to the usual circumstance, the black gloves actually withstood the hit with brute force! Under normal circumstances, a human body, without taking any potions, would absolutely be incapable of such grotesque regeneration. Her attack did not have the desired effect. The figure before her in the black gloves was not merely a flow of Qi Power nor armor but an even more formidable and terrifying forbidden school of combat. "My turn now!" Endless squirming darkness appeared on the body of the man in black gloves; viscous blood churned, and the tips of his fingers once again bore a pitch-black little snake. In an instant, the small black snake contorted and swelled, sprouting solid flesh, enlarging nearly a thousand times, like a rapidly inflating balloon creature. Shadow Serpent. Devour! The enormous serpent''s ferocious head dove down, crashing towards the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch raised her magic wand, forming a shield with a floral pattern in front of her. Basic defense spell. Spiritual Power Shield. The serpent clashed against the shield, sparking and creating a cacophony of hisses. But in that instant, a blurred silhouette dashed to the side of the Flower Witch and drew a long blade from his waist. Draw Sword Slash! Like a demon released from its cage, a long blade was drawn, slashing through the air with a ripping light. The perception of Spiritual Power by the Black-eyed Captain was weak and mages found it difficult to sense his Qi Power as well. The Spiritual Power Shield was very effective against spell attacks of the same Spiritual Power makeup. However, it was significantly less effective against the close combat techniques that used Qi Power to enhance strength and speed. Third Rank, an incomplete class of Shadow Blade appearance¡ªrogue... The Flower Witch turned her head, her hand wielding the wand swiftly rotating to cross in front of her chest. Basic melee move. Great Staff Block. Bang! Sparks flew! I can''t hold it back, I''m only a pharmacist major with part-time mage knowledge, familiar with some basic spells, the Flower Witch clenched her teeth: "No choice, I must use this move." High-order melee spell, On-site Explosion! In front of the Flower Witch, a surging ball of Spiritual Power violently converged, as if infused with infinite thunder. Compress, compress, compress! Until it reached its limit! Boom! Their attacks contacted for a moment, like lightning converging, creating a massive explosion that stirred great waves. Beneath the colossal waves, the three rapidly distanced themselves. The dust settled. The Flower Witch wiped the fresh blood from the corner of her mouth, panting heavily. As a mage, it was fortunate she had learned On-site Explosion. Otherwise, it would have been troublesome to be cornered by a warrior in close quarters. The Flower Witch lifted her blood-soaked hand, and once again, blood-red flowers grew on her fair arm. The Black-eyed Captain got played by her On-site Explosion, his sturdy arm covered in blistering scars. Of course, the man in black gloves was almost unscathed. He stood up, as if the outcome of this battle had been preordained, mockingly saying: "So this is the Flower Witch? Quite a far cry from the witches in legends. Do you truly deserve to bear this name?" The Flower Witch knelt, drinking down a vial of dragon''s breath potion inflamed with essence blood: "You''ll find out." The atmosphere among the three was like a hundred tons of gunpowder about to explode. The probing was over; the next clash would determine victory or defeat. "They''re really going at it." "Can this Flower Witch make it? Seems more useless than I imagined." "Quite disillusioning, I feel like even I could be a witch." The small crow goofing off in the boat set down a glass tube filled with Black Whale Blood, looking for something to eat. However, as she reached out casually, she touched something soft and springy. The small crow grasped this little thing, held it in her hands, and examined it closely. "Wah, wah!" The deep-sea water elves looked pitifully at the small crow; they never imagined their owner would send them to steal. The crow tamer paused for a moment, her face turning faintly red as she pinched: "Where did this little thing come from? It''s quite cute..." So cute! The crow was momentarily smitten by the deep-sea water elves. However, the next second, she sensed something amiss. This group of water elves didn''t seem to be wild. She looked back. Amidst the black whiskers, a creature covered in them darted about. This must be the creature that was stirring within the black whiskers just now. What species is this? A black monkey? The worldly small crow was momentarily stunned. Then, the next second, the black-whiskered creature pulled out a beast hunting pistol and aimed it at her. He pulled the trigger. Chapter 110: Chapter 91: Im Responsible for the Squawking, Youre Responsible for the Killing Rampage Bang bang bang bang! Bullets drew several horizontal lines in the air. Little Crow casual flick of her head, easily dodging: "Such poor marksmanship." Luckily, Little Crow reached out to catch the stray bullets, with blood blossoms splattering in her palm. The bullets failed to penetrate Little Crow''s defenses. Didn''t break through, huh. Chen Qi could only give a wry smile of helplessness. He had never seen Little Crow exert her full strength while slacking off. Little Crow''s profession wasn''t a [Pharmacist], nor a [Doctor]. Instead, she belonged to the more powerful specialty of a cup shadow: [Drug Test Subject]. The greatest feature of her profession was the significant enhancement of her drug absorption capacity. With the aid of being a drug test subject, she could consume ten times more potions than an average third-tier Transcendent¡ª and their potency surged by several times! Thus, Little Crow''s true combat style was to crazily gobble down drugs and then enhance her body. Unlike the Flower Witch, Little Crow specialized in monster potions. The hidden potions she possessed were taboo concoctions capable of twisting both flesh and mind. Simply put, Little Crow was essentially a drug-gobbling, life-risking Berserker. But due to the severe side effects of drug consumption and her undercover identity, Little Crow usually acted as a combination of an actor and a slacker. With that kind of salary, she didn''t want to push herself too hard. Chen Qi stowed his gun and took advantage of the recent explosion to run a circle around Black Beard Land, putting himself in a comparatively safe position. Moreover, his plan had worked. Four deep-sea Water Elves, like skilled thieves, suddenly pulled the scientific equipment and microscopes into their bodies from the research boat. Among them was also the tube containing Black Whale Blood. Although he didn''t know its specific use, it was definitely good stuff, good enough to drive the man with the black glove crazy! Little Crow extended her hand, trying to stop the deep-sea Water Elves. However, the next second, the Water Elves plunged into the depths of the sea, never to be seen again. The waters of Black Beard Land are very deep. Chen Qi then stepped on the Water Elves, sprinting towards the Flower Witch. "!" Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A little flower of surprise sprouted above the Flower Witch''s head. Despite being wrapped in black tendrils and wearing Hunter''s Clothes, the Flower Witch recognized Chen Qi at first glance. So you''re still alive, huh! In the face of this sudden development, the man with the black glove also turned his head and roared: "Little Crow, what are you doing? Go after him!" Little Crow, looking at the group walking on water, spread her hands helplessly. Damn, why can everyone walk on water! She couldn''t step onto the water''s surface, so how could she chase? The Flower Witch abruptly picked up her Magic Wand, focusing her maximum Spiritual Power at its tip. Support! Basic attack Spell, full-power version! Ferocious thunder cleaved through the water, creating a huge wave between the man with the black glove and Chen Qi. Thinking to block me, the man with the black glove murmured, "I really am underestimated." He licked his lips: "Flower Witch, I will show you the greatest insult to your companions right before your eyes." He braved the Flower Witch''s Spell head-on and then flicked his finger, sending a black giant snake cutting through the sharp Spiritual Power towards Chen Qi. "You''re bracing against me?" Chen Qi drew his beast-hunting pistol, aiming at the immense black snake. Bang! A blue flame traced a massive line in the air. A bullet drenched in ghost fire oil shot out, striking the black snake in the eye. Immediately afterward, he grabbed a deep-sea Water Elf and hurled it at the giant snake. Fire in the hole! The Water Bomb with tremendous force exploded, shattering the head of the black serpent like a watermelon. In their continuous sprint, Chen Qi and the Flower Witch managed to rendezvous. The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi, who was completely entwined in black tendrils, looking like a monster. She smiled faintly. Still alive, and doing well. Unexpectedly, he had endured Black Beard''s torture and held on for so long. It couldn''t have been easy; Black Beard must have done some terrible things to him. Unfortunately, the present situation didn''t allow for idle chat. She raised her Magic Wand, saying to Chen Qi: "Run, Chef, these three are very strong. Leave the rest to me." A first-order Transcendent like him would only be a burden to her here. "No, you run too. We can''t win against them." Chen Qi''s gaze was cold as he brushed the dust off his clothes. At the same time, to prevent Black-eyed Captain and Little Crow from recognizing him, he altered his voice. His voice was full of masculine charm with a nasal twang. The Flower Witch was instantly doused with cold water by her teammate: "Eh? I also run? And what''s with that voice?" "Bubble sound." Chen Qi loaded bullets into his gun. Rashness would only lead to death. Three Third-tier Transcendents. Among them, Little Crow held a trump card, and Gloved Hand mastered the complete Shadow School. As for the Black-eyed Captain... Though without much merit, he was tough to take down! Even if the Flower Witch were to sacrifice her life to use the taboo spell of release, she wouldn''t be able to defeat the three of them. Gloved Hand''s body continuously dripped with blood, darkening the sea below him as he said with a smile: "Do you two bugs think you can get away? You can do nothing. Once we catch you, we will bestow upon you the greatest insult." Blooms of fresh red blood flowers appeared on the pale skin of the Flower Witch. Angered, Chen Qi spoke coldly: "Flower Witch, keep your cool. This man''s profession is a Third-tier Shadow occupation, the ''Malicious Slanderer.'' Shadow is a collective of filth and malevolence. He can absorb the malevolence directed at him and turn it into his own strength, and the attacks from those who harbor malevolence toward him will be significantly weakened." The Shadow occupation represents the dark side of the world, that is, the collective of human negative emotions. Occupations with high negative emotions such as prostitutes, robbers, thieves, and victims of bullying are all related to Shadow. And the Malicious Slanderer is a typical masochistic occupation. The more others hate him and hold strong malevolence, the weaker their attacks will be. At the same time, he can absorb this malevolence, merge it with spiritual power, store it, and use it to cast powerful Shadow spells. His occupational task is to draw a random "lucky" person each day and provoke others'' malevolence towards himself. This school, also known as the Keyboard Warrior, Mocking, or Shadow School, is a both powerful and disgusting branch within Third-tier occupations. The moment Chen Qi finished speaking. The other four fell into a brief silence. Especially the Flower Witch and Gloved Hand, both of whom looked dumbfounded! Really? Even though his voice was greasy, what he said seemed to make sense! The Flower Witch adjusted her breathing, indeed feeling a surge of irritable malevolence. Gloved Hand spat out a mouthful of bloody water: "Damn it, how do you know?" The Malicious Slanderer was a rather rare Shadow occupation, one that many libraries would not even record. A normal person couldn''t possibly know about it. Chen Qi chuckled: "Read more books, peruse the newspapers, get plenty of sleep." This guy is no ordinary person... Gloved Hand gritted his teeth: "So you''re knowledgeable. But even so, you still won''t escape from the palm of my hand." Gloved Hand''s fingertips began to condense little black snakes again, and he said to the Black-eyed Captain: "Black-eyed Captain, you waste, you go first!" As only a First Order Transcendent at the moment, if Chen Qi wanted to be of help to the Flower Witch, he had to demonstrate his usefulness. In the Transcendent world where hierarchy matters, it''s rare for a low-order Transcendent to command a high-order one. Many high-order Transcendents are quite arrogant. At first, they ask for advice humbly, requesting others to point out issues. The next day, who are you, what''s your status, to point out my issues? Luckily, the Flower Witch was quite open-minded. Following my earlier remarks, she should be willing to listen to me. Right after, Chen Qi opened his backpack card and continued speaking: "Flower Witch, restrain your urge to kill, maintain a peaceful heart and strike him as if you were hitting a stone by the roadside." Malevolence is unending. Unless one is an emotionless battle machine, it''s impossible not to generate malevolence when fighting a "Malicious Slanderer." .net Levelling out your emotions, treating the opponent as a mere rock; although it can''t completely nullify Gloved Hand''s ability, it''s sufficient. "Mhm." The Flower Witch obediently nodded her head. From a young age, her teachers had taught her that in the company of three, there is bound to be something to learn from. She suspected that Chen Qi might very well be a formal member of the intelligence organization known as "The Press." She took a deep breath, and the blood from her pale skin fell onto the sea surface with the wind. She raised her head, looking at Gloved Hand as though she were regarding a roadside stone: "It might work..." Being regarded as a stone? Why not look at me as if I''m dog excrement? Gloved hand felt insulted but didn''t sense the strong malevolence. It was just like the countless practices she went through as a child. She held her magic wand with both hands, and once again, a powerful energy gathered at its tip. Basic attack spell, full-force version against a stone! Chapter 111: Chapter 92: Give Some Face The air around began to violently fluctuate, and the mighty Spiritual Power converged, like a ferocious laser cannon erupting forth. The Black-eyed Captain swiftly backed away. The black gloves also stopped resisting head-on, moving instead like a wild dog in full sprint. Boom! Blood splattered as the upper half of the black gloves was cut open with a vivid wound. Chen Qi raised his head and sneered, "How about that, black gloves, still feeling good?" The bloodied black gloves stood up, almost biting through his teeth in anger. In the world of pirates, Extraordinary Rank symbolized status. Now, he was actually being mocked by a brat of the First Order. The feeling of being insulted by a brat was unbearably humiliating! It had been a long time since he felt this way. He spat out a mouthful of bloodied teeth: "Not bad, exhilarating, bring it on~" A huge amount of sticky, pitch-black shadows emerged again on black gloves'' body, beginning to repair his flesh. A Third-tier Transcendent is a point of qualitative change. Once one reaches the Third Rank, with enough Transcendent modifications, one can train their body to a state as tough as reinforced iron. The flesh itself can resist a barrage of bullets! And what the black gloves trained in was a shadowy body capable of constant regeneration. "What should we do?" The Flower Witch sweated, holding her magic wand in both hands, her toes skimming over the surface of the water. The weakness of a shadowy body is... Chen Qi quietly pondered. Being among the outstanding Third-order Transcendents, black gloves'' physical robustness had already exceeded human limits. "We can''t kill him, but we can disable him temporarily. After disabling them, we just run," Chen Qi plainly stated the plan and asked, "Flower Witch, do you have any fire-based moves?" Shadows fear the light, particularly wary of fire-based moves. The Flower Witch paused for a second: "I can''t, I''m an amateur mage, only capable of some basic techniques." .net "What about potions related to fire?" "None, they all fell into the sea..." The Flower Witch clenched her magic wand tight. Watching black gloves as his body nearly finished regenerating, Chen Qi raised his head, analyzing the situation at hand. The little crow was shirking, using the excuse of not being able to walk on water, always playing coy. The Black-eyed Captain was very selfish, unwilling to sacrifice himself to create an opportunity for black gloves to strike. Probably, it would only be when it''s time to steal the killing blow that the Black-eyed Captain would make a move. In simple terms, among these three people, one was an undercover actor and another a headhunter unwilling to get hurt. The real key was with black gloves. Chen Qi opened his backpack card: "Flower Witch, what about control-type moves?" The Flower Witch''s eyes lit up: "I''m very good at those! Especially entwining ones, but when I am casting control-type techniques, I can''t output any attacks." If she couldn''t deal damage, Chen Qi''s small pistol wouldn''t be able to inflict effective harm. And if Chen Qi engaged in melee combat, it would be a suicide mission! His bullets just now couldn''t even penetrate little crow''s defenses. Therefore, the Flower Witch had not used her control-type moves until now. The Flower Witch bit her lip, a look of worry on her face. "Hey!" Black gloves dug at his ear and berated: "Are you two discussing tactics to our faces, thinking we are deaf? Are your heads made of wood? If it comes to it, why not whisper in her ear?" The experienced black gloves pointed out, feeling utterly belittled! The opponents even dared to discuss tactics before him. Show some respect, will you! Chen Qi raised an eyebrow; he actually thought that black gloves made a fair point. And the next second, he suddenly felt a soft, warm breath at his ear. There was also the fragrant scent of jasmine. The Flower Witch leaned towards Chen Qi, her head coming closer, whispering in his ear: "Unless¡­ black gloves and Black-eyed Captain show a gap in their defenses, I can''t control them. Moreover, your pistol might not be able to inflict effective damage on them. So, how about we run¡­" Chen Qi''s hand trembled slightly. In the game forum, with the Flower Witch as the protagonist, she was cheerful and lively, yet her entire being was bound by fate, a rare committed career type. Was the Flower Witch''s favorability towards him already so high, or was it because of a special relationship... Chen Qi''s heart raced for a moment, as he said in a serious tone, "No, his pursuit ability is very strong, we must cripple him before we can run. Next, I will create his vulnerability." Black Gloves''s ears perked up. All of the conversation between the two had been overheard by him. Black Gloves silently adjusted his breathing, accumulating power. A First Order Transcendent, thinking of creating his vulnerability! "Come here, number three Water Elf." Chen Qi''s palm faced downward. Under his command, a Water Elf abruptly popped its head out of the water and bounced into his hand. Black Gloves''s body trembled. Inside the body of the Water Elf in Chen Qi''s hand, there was an extremely precious item! Black Whale Blood! Sufficient to refine their Black Whale Blood! The glass tube containing Black Whale Blood, when had this been taken... Black Gloves turned his head to look at the small crow. Small Crow spread his hands: "©·(-.-)©³." Unable to walk on water, what could he do? Attacked by surprise? He had tried his best! "I''m just a healing Doctor." Small Crow argued thus. It was quite normal for a Healer to get ambushed. Black Gloves felt an agonizing pain in his chest from anger. More despairing than a powerful enemy were teammates who slacked off and fished. Chen Qi suddenly threw the glass tube containing Black Whale Blood backwards: "Black Gloves, if you don''t want this tube of Black Whale Blood to vanish, come and get it." The glass tube fell into the sea and was taken by a deep-sea Water Elf, moving away from their position. He absolutely couldn''t show any vulnerability at this moment! Black Gloves struggled to maintain his composure. But watching the Black Whale Blood getting further and further away, he couldn''t help but take a step forward. If he delayed any longer, Black Whale Blood might vanish into the vast ocean! That was tied to his Black Whale Group cadre evaluation for the year! "It doesn''t matter, I am strong." Black Gloves hesitated no more, as three pitch-black little snakes appeared at his fingertips. The three snakes swelled up ferociously and transformed into monstrous pythons. Three Snake Bite! "Let''s go, Black-eyed Captain!" Black-eyed Captain and Black Gloves nearly moved forward at the same time. The black beard grass swayed in the wild wind around them. The Flower Witch''s hair, full of blossoms, danced in the wind. She focused her attention and tapped her wooden wand lightly on the water''s surface. "Earth Goddess, please protect us." S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A ripple of Spiritual Power imbued with the essence of nature spread across the water''s surface. The Floral Appearance Technique of control, the Goddess''s Vines! A mass of green slimy vines grew from the sea, entwining towards the two men. The vines swept over both men''s thighs and arms, successfully entwining them! "We did it." The Flower Witch was delighted, but the next second, a dread-filled black bloom emerged above her head. The pythons on Black Gloves violently tore at the vines. The Flower Witch hurriedly said, "I can only hold them for three seconds." Three seconds was already quite impressive... Chen Qi praised, "Well done, Flower Witch!" Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, taking out an entire barrel of Ghost Fire Oil from his backpack card. Ghost Fire Oil! The ghost fire of the Ghost Fire Fish was a very special Transcendent blue flame, powerful like a meat grinder, capable of burning underwater as well. Chen Qi''s muscles tensed, finding the right angle to heave a barrel of Ghost Fire Oil, drenching Black Gloves. Black Gloves felt the sticky sensation on his body: "Ghost Fire Oil? Why is there so much?" Chen Qi didn''t give Black Gloves time to react. In the last second, he aimed his gun at Black Gloves. He pulled the trigger. Bang! This burn, worth eight hundred thousand! Chapter 112: Chapter 93 Your Medicine The bullet ignited the ghost fire oil! Accompanied by a loud explosion! The roaring flames intertwined like countless fiery serpents in the air. The transcendent blue flames kept rising, even forming a sky-high fiery tornado above the ocean. This burning was mixed with the scent of money, infused with his rage! The Black Glove fell from the vines into the water, convulsing incessantly. It felt as if he was being gnawed by a thousand ants and ten thousand centipedes. The Black-eyed Captain was utterly shocked! This amount of ghost fire oil was enough to burn for half a day. Ghost fire oil wasn''t cheap, and often it was hard to come by even if you had the money. The Black-eyed Captain recalled that a weapon shop typically sold only a little ghost fire oil. How many weapon shops would one need to buy out to get this much ghost fire oil! The Black Glove writhed in the blue fire; he had thought that being on water would spare him from a powerful fire attack. But he never expected the opponent would buy ghost fire oil, and a whole barrel at that! The method of use was actually to smash it directly! Is this guy a ghost fire oil wholesaler! In that instant, he felt not just humiliation but also the onset of death. "Pain, pain¡ª" "I feel like a mouse, a dead mouse that''s about to be burned alive¡­" The Black Glove, wreathed in blue flames, howled in the seawater, his body twisting constantly. For a short time, he couldn''t move, let alone pursue them. Sigh¡­ Chen Qi, relieved, patted the Flower Witch on the shoulder and said, "It''s over, Flower Witch, let''s go." The Black Glove''s last resort was a power that touched the source of his nature form. A forbidden technique that required a lot of negative emotions and a heavy price to use. At this moment, the Black Glove was already preparing this move. Continuing to fight would only result in both the Flower Witch and the Black Glove perishing together. Finally, Chen Qi glanced at the disheveled Black Glove. His pitch-black mask had been ruined by the ghost fire, revealing a sharply defined square face. At the corner of his eye, there was a scar shaped like a mouse. A rather distinctive face. The Black Glove was a "Malicious Libeler," someone who had angered enough people to fill a plaza. As a result, he kept himself tightly wrapped, fearing his true appearance would be exposed. Selling this information to a newspaper would definitely fetch a good sum. Chen Qi noted this, then turned, stepping on the Deep Sea Water Elf, and headed towards the small boat. The Flower Witch followed obediently, staff in hand. Under the warm light of the flames, a man and a woman gently traversed the water''s surface, disappearing from sight. ... ... Half an hour passed. The Black Glove was still burning. Even after such a long time, their figures lingered in their minds. Especially Chen Qi; the Little Crow never expected a first-tier Transcendent to leave such a deep impression on her. Moreover, he could wear the black whisker suit for so long. The Little Crow asked, "Just leaving like that? Black-eyed Captain, aren''t you going to chase them?" "No chase, it''s not necessary. It''s a thankless task; we didn''t have the ability to pursue the Flower Witch anyway." The Black-eyed Captain placed his cold hand on the burning Black Glove, warming it by the fire. The Little Crow propped her chin up and asked curiously, "Black-eyed Captain, do you think that Flower Witch''s friend is a newspaper person or a noble from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom?" In her memory, only a noble''s carefully cultivated offspring could remain so composed at first rank. And he even knew about the Black Glove''s professional abilities. Even they didn''t know the Black Glove''s capabilities. They always thought the Black Glove just had a sharp tongue. In a third-order Transcendent''s battle, a first-order Transcendent often couldn''t intervene; many times, even looking could be fatal. Unexpectedly, the other side became the Flower Witch''s commander. "He is¡­" The Black-eyed Captain''s body shook abruptly. It was strange, but he thought of that boy parasitized by a sea beast, an excellent crewman who inherited his black knife legacy! Although wrapped entirely in black whiskers, making him unrecognizable. But it was so similar, so very similar! Could it really be him? The Black-eyed Captain gripped his knife and shook his head. "What is he to the Flower Witch? Come on, tell me." The Little Crow pursed her lips. The Black-eyed Captain said in a deep voice, "You wouldn''t believe it even if I told you." "You don''t know if I won''t believe you unless you say it." "Even if I did, you wouldn''t believe me. My guess is too bold, too shocking." "You''re crazy." The Little Crow retorted. But regarding Chen Qi, she had her own assumptions too. He pulled out a newspaper from the research boat. The headline was about the Black Rabbit Gang being wiped out in a mysterious attack. But that didn''t seem right¡­ The Little Crow picked up the newspaper and then placed it down, shaking her head. Recently, too many strange things were happening on the ocean. Suddenly, a raspy voice came from beneath them. "Who he is might be... important, but can you two help put out the fire first¡­" Half an hour later, the ghost fire on the Black Glove had diminished somewhat. The Black-eyed Captain mockingly looked down; "Black Glove, you didn''t say anything, kept shouting pain, pain, pain. I thought you were trying out some new game. Feels good?" After a long silence, the charred Black Glove said, "Not... good." ... ... Thump, thump, thump! Deep Sea Water Elves dumped everything they had stolen from the research boat onto the small houseboat. The Flower Witch and Chen Qi also jumped onto the small houseboat. "Whew, we survived¡­" The Flower Witch took a deep breath, smiled, and extended her small pink fist to Chen Qi. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "?" Chen Qi extended his fist as well. Bang! A victorious fist bump! "That was close, that was really close; I thought I was going to die." The Flower Witch patted her chest; she never imagined the Black Glove would be this strong. Moreover, his powerful shadow form far surpassed the normal constitution of a third-order Transcendent. The Black Glove was most likely Whale Father''s child from the Black Whale Group and had undergone a special baptism. Chen Qi started the small houseboat and checked their loot. A radio transmitter, a special blood analyzer, and some strange gadgets. These things together could easily fetch a million. Robbing and running, quite exciting! But the most important was a precious vial of Black Whale Blood. Chen Qi examined the glass vial in his hand. The Black Whale Blood squirmed continuously, seemingly trying to break the special glass vial, like rushing tides, intermingled with the breath of a great whale, crashing towards him. Chen Qi murmured, "A dangerous thing." What lay within was too perilous. The Flower Witch said seriously, Your journey continues at m v|l-e''-NovelFire.net "That is Black Whale Blood, blood from an ancient border species. Consuming it grants immense power. But as a price, it pollutes one''s spirituality, making normal ascension impossible. Eventually, it would completely warp a human''s flesh and spirit, turning them into a mad monster." "Is that so¡­" This battle had been quite thrilling. Without the ghost fire oil, he and the Flower Witch would have sustained far more serious injuries. Chen Qi stored away the Black Whale Blood and then looked at the sky. It was still early morning; the sunlight gently sprinkled, tinting the distant horizon a faint golden hue. Chen Qi felt the soft and warm rays. At this moment, he noticed that ever since boarding the ship, the Flower Witch had been staring at him. "¡­" Chen Qi looked at the black whiskers'' attire he was wearing. The black whiskers were still wriggling. This attire was very uncomfortable at first, but over time, wearing it surprisingly became a bit pleasant. "Ahem, I forgot to take it off." Chen Qi plucked the black whisker grass from his body and threw it back into the sea. Fortunately, the black whisker grass wasn''t very aggressive under sunlight, combined with his earlier application of sea beast oil, it didn''t arouse the Flower Witch''s suspicion. "By the way, are you a member of the newspaper?" The Flower Witch asked curiously. Could Chen Qi really be a member of that legendary newspaper? Chen Qi had previously been with Pei Lu and knew the Black Glove''s information! Thus, she suspected Chen Qi was also part of the intelligence organization, the Newspaper. "No." Chen Qi replied resolutely. "Really?" The Flower Witch pouted, casting a doubtful look. She then walked out of the boathouse and spread her arms. The golden sunlight fell on her, like a beautiful flower field just in full bloom. Then, she suddenly remembered something and hurriedly took out a pale potion from her belt pouch. In the sea breeze and sunlight, she smiled radiantly and said, "Almost forgot, your potion!" The Flower Witch proudly lifted her chin; this was a potion she had meticulously concocted. Chapter 113: Chapter 94: The Pale Medicine The Flower Witch handed Chen Qi two vials of potion. One was a white potion made from pale scale fruit, and the other was a potion exuding a green sheen. It didn''t look very appetizing. Chen Qi asked "What kind of potion is this?" "Flu medicine." "..." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi felt a warmth in his heart. He had almost forgotten about his flu "Really... thank you." Chen Qi drank the flu medicine, then held the white potion up to the light, examining it carefully. The potion had a unique pale hue, different from ordinary white, carrying a faint cold glow, like moonlight reflecting off the water''s surface. As sunlight shone through, ripples began to form within the potion, as if endless life was surging inside. An unprecedented prompt flashed before Chen Qi''s eyes. [Pale Scale Potion: Nature Form: Cup, Lamp Description: An extraordinary potion made with pale scale fruit as the core, blended with various herbs. Effect: Significantly enhances inspiration, boosts physical constitution. Note: The soul shines from within. Upon consuming this potion, your body will undergo a slight evolution.] Chen Qi didn''t hesitate and drank the potion in one gulp. In an instant, a faint layer of light appeared before his eyes. Tooth-filled jellyfish floated by the horizon, the sun smirked and then opened its cold, illusory eyes, and numerous red-eyed arms emerged from the sea... This felt like eating poisonous mushrooms! Chen Qi closed his eyes, trying to adapt to this peculiar sensation. The Flower Witch explained "The pale scale fruit contains the power of the lamp. Using it directly can cause mental disturbance, but don''t worry, the neutralizing herbs will take effect soon." Then, the fantastical scenes before his eyes began to change. The jellyfish turned into scantily clad jellyfish girls, the sun became a Teletubby, and countless withered arms made a "V" sign at him. Is there a difference? What kind of neutralizing herbs did you exactly add? As time passed, the fantastical scenes in his mind gradually dissipated. Chen Qi felt a hot sensation starting from his feet and rising to the top of his head, then opened his eyes again. [Your constitution has increased by 7 points, your inspiration has increased by 12 points, and your intrinsic spiritual power has moderately enhanced.] Many of his attributes were already nearing the peak of a First Order Transcendent, but he still managed to improve so much. "It''s not easy." Chen Qi once again checked his attribute panel. Thirty points in constitution, fifty points in inspiration, twenty-two points in agility. Though they didn''t seem high, these stats were already extraordinary for a novice transcendent! Many second-tier transcendents had only around twenty points of constitution and thirty points of inspiration. Thirty points in constitution marked an important milestone. Reaching thirty points in constitution allowed for armor implantation surgery, preliminary mechanical ascension. Discover more stories at m,v l''e-NovelFire.net He could practice legendary combat skills and begin the martial path, using his physical form to touch the heavens. It also allowed for safe genetic enhancement and bloodline evolution. Most importantly, it met the wearing conditions for the [Residual Fire Touch]. Fifty points in inspiration meant he could easily identify insights for D-level and lower cracks and learn many powerful detection skills! And these attributes would get a small percentage increase when he advanced to second-tier. With his current state, even if showered with blue-flamed machine gun fire, he could still be lively with qi power! Feeling the power surging within his body, Chen Qi excitedly said "Flower Witch, can you give me a punch?" Qi power and constitution were now critical components of his defense. Confidence! Daylight broke, and he was ready for action! Chen Qi wanted to test his current defense level. How did it compare to the Flower Witch''s punch? A third-tier mage''s punch was still within his acceptable range. Besides, the Flower Witch''s delicate fists, she shouldn''t be good at close combat, right? "Give you a punch? Really?" It was the first time the Flower Witch had received such a bizarre request. "Really." Bang! A crisp sonic boom echoed in the air! Scorching smoke wafted from Chen Qi''s abdomen. The Flower Witch retracted her crimson little fist, apologetically said: "I only learned the most basic fist techniques. Was it okay?" Although she was mainly a pharmacist, she knew a bit of everything. Basic fist techniques? Are you sure that wasn''t a sonic boom punch just now! A man couldn''t admit to being weak, but the pain left him unable to speak... Chen Qi felt momentarily muted, then, after a long silence, squeezed out two words "Not bad..." Chen Qi promptly turned his head, straightened his back, and wiped the corner of his bleeding mouth. He needed more practice! Indeed, without corresponding qi skills, attributes alone were far from sufficient. Next, Chen Qi walked to the control panel and asked "By the way, Flower Witch, where are you planning to go next? I need to head back to Moonstone City." Having finished attending to the Flower Witch''s matters, Chen Qi was ready to return to the city to upgrade his equipment and skills. "To Moonstone City as well." The Flower Witch had already thought about her future plans "To advance to the fourth rank legendary realm, I must fully assimilate my pharmacology. Next, I''m planning to collect medicinal herbs and complete the digestion of my transcendent occupation. Then, I''ll find a way to pass my mentor''s trial. Besides that, I want to search for relics like ''Meat Cutting Bone Breaking,'' ''Sea Song,'' ''Blade of Blood,'' and ''Joyful Elf,'' as well as info on the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure, to arm myself." Aside from her magic wand, the Flower Witch''s other equipment was quite ordinary. "Meat Cutting Bone Breaking?" Chen Qi asked curiously, having heard the term before. The Flower Witch explained, "Yes, it''s a weapon of the Deep Sea Hunter''s nemesis. This monster merged with a sea beast and forged a monstrous weapon, causing countless tragedies. But a century ago, this weapon was lost in a crack. With the arrival of the crack tide, many lost relics will see the light of day again." Relics... Chen Qi glanced at his backpack card. In a way, his equipment, [Residual Fire Touch], was also a relic. Then, the Flower Witch frowned "But the most important thing is solving the money issue; I''m planning to sell a vial of Dragon Breath Potion at the pharmacy." The Dragon Breath Potion was highly valuable and useful, something one would never sell under normal circumstances. But the eternally stubborn Flower Witch was now poor and reluctant to take up a job. Chen Qi''s eyes lit up "Dragon Breath Potion, how much per vial?" Why sell it to the pharmacy when he could buy it directly? With the Black Clams and Ghost Fire Fish, he now had a steady income. The Flower Witch, calculating her living expenses, travel costs, and potion-making materials, muttered "Eighty thousand shell coins." That was close to cost price, Chen Qi said "Deal." Once again, they made a transaction. Chen Qi took the potion. [Dragon Breath Potion: Nature Form: Cup Effect: Temporarily grants minor dragon might and Dragon Charm. Both female and male dragons will find you appealing, and you''ll experience a surge in spiritual power and a temporary boost in overall attributes.] Spiritual power surge! Chen Qi brightened. Whether it was qi power or shadow power, it relied on the spiritual power in his blood. A surge in spiritual power meant an enhancement in his qi power. With a spiritual power surge, he could arm his entire body with qi power. The Flower Witch rubbed her eyelids: "Well... Chef, I''m going to take a nap." Extended traveling and potion-making had left her mentally and physically exhausted. After a brief conversation, the Flower Witch hugged a Deep Sea Water Elf and fell asleep at the dining table. As she closed her eyes, her lips curled slightly. If it weren''t for Chen Qi, she might have used her Flower Image Technique, ''Flowers Blossom in Blood,'' against the Black Gloves. Using it would have resulted in long-term side effects and subjected her to at least a month of bone-crushing pain. Also, this mission severely injured the Black Gloves. Such severe injuries, even for a Third-tier Transcendent, were unimaginable. "Woohoo¡ª" The Flower Witch''s small head sank into the cushiony body of the Deep Sea Water Elf, sleeping soundly. The other Deep Sea Water Elves also closed their eyes. Chen Qi watched this warm scene, smiling slightly. He was also very tired, but as the captain, he had no time to rest. He had to wait until he reached the shore... Chen Qi steered the small cabin boat toward the distant Moonstone City. The small cabin boat carved a white line across the blue sea. Return voyage! Chapter 114: Chapter 95: Transcendent Path, the Choice of Unique Nature Form In the blink of an eye, a peaceful day had passed. The sky changed from blue to black, then gradually turned from deep black to a warm orange-red, indicating that a new day was about to begin. In the morning, in front of the harbor of Moonstone City, a gentle breeze blew, carrying a faint scent of sea salt. On the harbor, fishing boats were docked neatly, their sails gently fluttering in the breeze, making a rustling sound. The small houseboat slowly sailed into the harbor from the distant blue horizon. "Finally arrived." Chen Qi patted the Flower Witch on the shoulder: Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Flower Witch, we''ve arrived, time to wake up." He hadn''t expected that the Flower Witch could sleep on the boat for over twenty-four hours straight! And she slept very deeply! Poor Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 was pressed under the witch''s collarbone and hadn''t moved for a whole day, with the Flower Witch''s drool on its body. "We''re here?" The Flower Witch opened her drowsy eyes and stretched: "Did I sleep for a whole day?" "Yes, and you slept very deeply." Did I snore or drool? My elegant and mysterious image! The Flower Witch was startled, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks. As an elegant witch, she had to maintain her image. She immediately got up, put on her cloak, covering her face and the white arms and legs adorned with flowers. Although her sleeping posture was a bit unsightly, ever since arriving at Witch Sea, this was the first time she had slept so comfortably. The Flower Witch asked softly: "Ahem, I didn''t talk in my sleep, did I?" Chen Qi thought for a moment: "You seemed to talk about something related to your teacher and elegance." Luckily, my elegant and mysterious image should be intact¡­ The Flower Witch walked towards the door of the cabin. Chen Qi smiled and said: "Goodbye for now, Flower Witch¡­" The Flower Witch was going to search for herbs, and with his current First Order strength, he couldn''t help much. Besides, Chen Qi also had many of his own matters to attend to. The small houseboat was about to dock, and it was time for them to part ways. The Flower Witch adjusted her attire and asked softly: "Mr. Chef, how do I find you in the future?" Considering her need for free meals and his journalist status, among other reasons. The persistently stubborn Flower Witch decided to get a contact method. She had to admit, Chen Qi had helped her a lot. If it wasn''t for Chen Qi, she wouldn''t have easily gotten the Dragon''s Breath Grass or escaped from the trio''s grasp. Chen Qi answered: "At this harbor, I''ll be operating the dining boat in the evenings; if I''m not here, you can ask the old man at the newsstand in the Third Civilian District." "Understood." She straightened her back, her hands like holding a long court dress, and bowed gracefully: "Thank you again. Without your help, I might have had to deal with the troublesome Blood Blade Pirate Group." The noble bowing etiquette for expressing gratitude was unexpectedly standard. Wait, dealing with the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡­ Chen Qi suddenly thought of something. He remembered, in the mid-game, the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Flower Witch knew each other. They fought against the Black Whale Group together. Undoubtedly, the Blood Blade Pirate Group didn''t know the Flower Witch now. The Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Flower Witch must have met on Flower Island. Chen Qi was startled, he seemed to have disrupted the encounter between the Flower Witch and the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Many things in this world were already moving in a completely unknown direction. Chen Qi threw down the anchor, docking the small houseboat: "By the way, Flower Witch, you''d better change your outfit, or you might be targeted by a certain blonde¡­ cutie." Besides the Black Whale Group, there were also miracle reporters wanting to find the Flower Witch. "Hmm¡­ see you! May we both be well when we meet again!" The Flower Witch jumped off the small houseboat, waving goodbye. After the Flower Witch left, Chen Qi looked at the empty small houseboat and the seven bouncing Deep Sea Water Elves. A bit quiet¡­ He held a Water Elf, counting the gains from his backpack card. This voyage yielded considerable gains. Since setting out to sea, his achievements were quite impressive, even including the complete destruction of the Steamship of the Black Rabbit Gang. However, this largely depended on sea beasts like the Nearshore Dominator, not his own strength. In the hunting ground, he also relied on teaming up with the Beasts of the Water. Chen Qi shook his head. If this continued, he would become a kept man by sea beasts. The real key was his own strength. Chen Qi sat at the table, took out paper and pen, and wrote down a simple plan for what was next. Firstly, he needed to take care of the White Tree''s land, sweeping all the Ghost Fire Fish in the near sea area of Moonstone City, leaving none behind, capturing them all! At the same time, he planned to place black clams inside, establishing a preliminary sea beast breeding ground. The Transcendent path was extremely money-consuming, and the income from Ghost Fire Fish and black clams was crucial. Secondly, he would spend money to purchase Qi Power type skills, sensing, meditation methods, and a series of Skill Cards, practicing to enhance his overall combat power. Skill Cards were extremely expensive in the black market, requiring a large amount of money. Thirdly, was the matter of promotion. He now had full attributes, and digesting the Chef occupation was only a matter of time. It was time to decide on his unique Nature Form and prepare the Occupation Card. The first two points were not difficult¡­ Chen Qi focused on the third point. Advancing to Second Order Transcendent meant he had to determine his unique Nature Form. Chen Qi thought for a moment. Now, he was not in the game, and couldn''t choose his path recklessly. Popular entertainment modes among players like Floral Appearance-Enchanting Demon Flow, Hammer Phase-Giant Flow, and Cup Phase-Exotic Beast Flow couldn''t be chosen. If he chose casually, his final fate would be becoming ashes in history. Nature Form represented the direction of the heart. If the chosen occupation didn''t follow his inner choice, in the future, he was likely to step into the path of madness. In this world filled with elements of destruction, Chen Qi had a strong desire for exploration and a thirst for power. Only by becoming stronger could he survive and go further. Only under the light of the lamp could he see the road ahead and view the higher world. Therefore, he had two ideas. One was the lamp; the other was the blade. The lamp symbolized hope, light, exploration, and leadership, while the blade represented glory and power, and conquest. "Lamp¡­" Chen Qi said subconsciously, looking towards the boundless sea. To his surprise, his inspiration talent was also a lamp talent! Because of that, his inspiration was different from others. Chen Qi''s heart leaned more towards the lamp. The path of the blade had a very high probability of leading to madness, easily turning him into a lunatic. One of the six major sections of the New Sun, the Black Blood Empire, was a section filled with lunatics. To survive in this about-to-be-destroyed world meant he had to keep exploring and discovering the secrets of the world. But whether it was the blade or the lamp, without joining a Transcendent organization, obtaining Second Order Occupation Cards from these two professions was very difficult. The Shell Country mastered shells and hammers, and their friendly neighbor, the White Tower Federation, mastered books and lamps. Although the White Tower Federation mastered the lamp, its backing origin hunter organization, the "Lighthouse," had very limited influence in this world. Unlike other origin hunter organizations, the "Lighthouse" didn''t have a large number of subordinate organizations. This meant he couldn''t join a lamp Transcendent organization, work hard within it, and obtain a Second Order Occupation Card that way. He could only rely on the Crack Tide. But lamp cracks were rarer compared to other cracks. Moreover, not every time you cleared a crack, an Occupation Card would drop. Targeting a Second Order lamp Occupation Card was harder than he imagined. Due to their scarcity, these Occupation Cards easily fell into the hands of other Transcendents. Losing hair¡­ Chen Qi''s head hurt a bit. This meant he had to be the first source of information on lamp cracks. Information could come from the newspaper office. Read new adventures at mvl In addition to that, the Hunter Association could provide information; he needed to find an opportunity to apply for a Hunter''s Certificate. Furthermore, to advance to the Second Order, he also needed to do a lot of cooking to quickly upgrade his Chef skills. Advancing too quickly could lead to malformation. Coincidentally, his restaurant boat''s business hours were from 7 PM to 10 PM every day. Chen Qi''s eyelids drooped, he stopped writing, and put away his chaotic thoughts. He had been busy for a while and needed some sleep. Chen Qi closed the cabin door, lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and drifted into a dream. When he woke up, it would be evening, and he would head to his home, White Tree''s land, to give the Ghost Fire Fish a surprise. Chapter 115: Chapter 96 Sea Beast Breeding Base Twenty days later, the land of the white trees. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Next to a giant white tree, there stood a small houseboat. And above the sea, an intense chase was unfolding. It was the deep-sea water elves in hot pursuit of Ghost Fire Fish. "Wakuku! (You won''t get away!)" Deep-sea water elf number one, like a fierce grand demon king, gobbled up ten Ghost Fire Fish into its stomach. "Wakuku wakuku (You are simply too weak!)" "Wakuku wakuku! (With such meager strength, do you even dream of making a place for yourselves in the ocean!)" "Pfft, pfft!" The un-oiled Ghost Fire Fish wanted to ignite, to set this bastard world ablaze, to burn away all life on this earth! However, just yesterday, they had been plucked clean by the hands of a detestable human, not a drop left. "Wakuku wakuku! (Get in!)" With a snap! Deep-sea water elf number one spit out the Ghost Fire Fish from its body into the floating net cage. Then, it bounced and swam over to Chen Qi''s subordinates, poking its head out, seeking praise. "Nicely done, number one." Chen Qi patted the head of deep-sea water elf number one. He then got off the Black Ship Sea Dragon and, stepping on the water elves, moved over to the side of the floating net cage. "Breeding Ghost Fire Fish is harder than I imagined." He repositioned the buoys and supports. These days, apart from running a restaurant, practicing basic meditation techniques, he was building a Sea Beast farm with Ghost Fire Fish as the mainstay. The difficulty of Sea Beast farming was higher than he had anticipated. Yet, thanks to his efforts, the Ghost Fire Fish had settled down. With no hunting or work to do, and food provided every day, life was truly delightful! But as soon as the Ghost Fire Fish produced new Ghost Fire Oil, they couldn''t help but cause mischief. His painstakingly constructed sea cages had already been viciously sabotaged several times. Moreover, the Ghost Fire Fish farm required daily cleaning and feeding. Luckily, in his past life, he had been a distinguished Guardian Beast Master! Although the deep-sea water elves had no hands, their soft, slime-like bodies could actually perform many precise operations. Their combat power was not as strong as dragons, but they were the ultimate handiwork pets! The strongest beasties for chores! And he had seven of them! Finally, with his diligent training and guidance, all seven deep-sea water elves had learned to feed fish, clean rooms, and also how to collect Ghost Fire Oil, catch fish, chop vegetables, toss in the frying pan, and massage. They could master these tasks and even outperform humans. Especially in massage and room cleaning, the deep-sea water elves had surpassed eighty percent of the people! The deep-sea water elves took on a great deal of work. If it weren''t for the deep-sea water elves, managing the farm alone would have been a disaster. Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead, stood up, and looked around the Sea Beast farm he had initially set up. He had spent three thousand Shell Coins on a twenty-meter-long floating net cage. Besides that, he also farmed black clams and moonlight fish. Chen Qi estimated that, given the production rate of black clams and Ghost Fire Oil, in just about fifteen days, the sea creatures here would be able to provide him with a harvest worth one and a half million Shell Coins. For an individual breeder, this was truly a fortune! And the cost of feed for the Ghost Fire Oil was less than ten thousand. The deep-sea water elves didn''t require wages, so this income was practically all profit! The only troublesome thing¡­ Chen Qi shook his head and sighed: "There''s just too much Ghost Fire Oil." As a single breeder, his supply of Ghost Fire Oil was enough to cover the whole of Moonstone City. He changed the Ghost Fire Oil market in Moonstone City with his own strength. The once rare weapon coating Ghost Fire Oil was no longer a scarce commodity in the weapon shops of Moonstone City. The weapon merchants had already realized that there was too much stock of Ghost Fire Oil. Ghost Fire Oil was continually depreciating in value. Now, in just twenty short days, the price of Ghost Fire Oil had plummeted by a full one-fifth. Therefore, Chen Qi had two ideas. The first was to become a trader and sell Ghost Fire Oil in other cities. The second was to increase the demand for Ghost Fire Oil, turning it into a best-selling product. Read latest stories on mvl In fact, Ghost Fire Oil, as a weapon enchantment coating, was not only highly functional but also aesthetically pleasing. Thus, it had the potential to become a popular product. It was just missing some advertising. But to advertise Ghost Fire Oil, unless you are a celebrity like Perla, it was still too difficult. After Chen Qi finished his work for the day, he took out today''s White Dove Times. #Crack Tide Below, The New Forbidden Marine Areas You Must Know# #The Three Jades of the Empire, Unbelievably All Gathered in Witch Sea!# #The Siren''s Song, Illusions Above the Great Sea# #The Navy''s First Expedition, Determined to Reclaim Control of the Nearby Seas# There wasn''t any major news; since Perla hadn''t caught the Flower Witch, the circulation of the entire White Dove Times had plummeted lately. Chen Qi glanced over the newspaper''s ''New Forbidden Marine Areas''. This notably marked the Land of White Trees! At first, he thought that after the Black Rabbit incident, there would be specialists coming to investigate the Land of White Trees. On the contrary, after the Black Rabbit incident made the newspapers, The Land of White Trees became notorious above the great sea and was listed as a danger zone within danger zones. Nobody dared to come and investigate. Now, many boats that fished for moonlight fish at night steered well clear, fearing they would be caught by the nearby sea overlord. These past few days, he hadn''t seen a living soul in the seas surrounding the Land of White Trees. "That''s fine¡­" Chen Qi gave a meaningful look to the dopey nearby sea overlord. If someone came here and saw these floating cages and the feed boxes he had built, it would certainly cause an uproar. Then, it would be troublesome if adventurers were attracted to the place. Chen Qi''s future plan was to transplant many sea beasts to the Land of White Trees, constructing a small base there. However, sea beasts suitable for transplant and husbandry were hard to come by. He hoped that no one would discover this place¡­ Chen Qi packed his things and went back inside his small boat house, glancing at the clock. Six o''clock, the sky had already donned layers of faint darkness. It was about time to set up his stall. The nearby sea overlord sensed something and rushed over. "Goodbye, nearby sea overlord, take good care of this place." After using the Extraordinary Fish Bait, Chen Qi fed the gasping nearby sea overlord. Then, he started his small houseboat and set off toward Moonstone City. These days, he had been looking for clues to a Second-tier Lamp Phase Occupation Card or a Lamp Phase crack. But the leads he found were either snatched up by others first or just misinformation. Fortunately, he had secured Perla''s assistance, thanks to offering a month''s worth of free dinners, leveraging her vast information network. After freeloading for ten days, Perla finally told him that she would give him an answer tonight! He hoped the information Perla provided would be useful. The engine roared and rumbled. "Water Elves of the deep sea, let''s go, it''s back to Moonstone City." Chen Qi called out. The Water Elves swarmed onto the small houseboat. Chapter 116: Chapter 97 Make Money Make Money Night had fallen, dotted with stars, in a secluded corner of Moonstone City''s harbor. At this moment, this usually sparsely populated corner gathered many of Moonstone City''s prominent figures. The street-side open-air restaurant was surrounded by soft light and the warm air of fireworks. And inside the small street-side eatery, the stove blazed, the spatula flew, and the scent of food was intoxicating, with the freshness of seafood, the richness of grilled meat, and the crispness of vegetables. Beyond that, the water elves constantly carried dishes, scurrying back and forth among the tables. "Water elf, serve the dishes quickly." "Being able to have this meal, this month has not been in vain." "Water elf, bring me a bottle of the strongest whiskey!" "Boss, another serving, braised abalone in sauce!" "Another serving of moonlight fish." The diners sat around the table, enjoying this rare feast. [You cooked garlic moonlight fish today and gained 85 Spiritual Points.] "Why has it turned out this way? Why?" Chen Qi waited for Perlu while genuinely wondering. His original idea was just to cook, sell food, while incidentally progressing through his Chef occupation. But he never imagined it would become this popular! Three days after opening, he was already too busy to cope. Therefore, he had no choice but to switch to a reservation system. But even so, with only one chef, he was still extremely busy. Then, Chen Qi began training deep-sea water elves, letting the more intelligent ones like second and third help with cooking. Second was in charge of chopping vegetables, and third was responsible for flipping the pan. Although this reduced the quality of the dishes, it significantly increased the efficiency of serving them. Chen Qi thought that with reduced quality, there would be fewer customers. However, the restaurant became even more popular. Many people came to eat just to flirt with the water elves. Even scalpers started to snatch up reservations at his restaurant. Chen Qi''s restaurant even made it to the Witch Times, where it was dubbed as the Water Elf Restaurant in the newspaper. "Why has it become so popular?" Chen Qi rubbed his head and sighed again. The effect of celebrity endorsements was terrifying! And this was without him deliberately raising prices. Aside from costs, in just over twenty days, from only about four hours of business each night, he earned a total of over half a million Shell Coins and 1,600 Spiritual Points. Chen Qi picked up the account book and did the math. Running the restaurant, along with the income from selling ghost fire fish and black pearls, added up to about two and a half million. The mass of useless equipment he acquired from the Black Rabbit ship, due to lack of a formal channel, only sold for three million Shell Coins. Plus the one and a half million in cash from the Black Rabbit ship. His cash on hand once peaked over seven million Shell Coins. However, the expenses on the Transcendent path were a huge sum. He went to the black market and bought just one nice, high-level deep meditation Skill Card and one most basic Qi Power basic defense Skill Card, and three million Shell Coins vanished in an instant. Now, Chen Qi only had a savings of four million Shell Coins. For an ordinary person, that was enough to get married and buy a house. But on the Transcendent path, this money could only stir up a little splash. Fortunately, once the Sea Beast breeding farm was successfully built, it would be a sustainable income. Chen Qi reviewed the accounts for tonight. From tonight''s stall, he could make about a hundred thousand Shell Coins. Despite the restaurant''s popularity, the unit price of food made from ordinary ingredients was too low. Limited by manpower, after several consecutive days of busyness, both the deep-sea water elves and he had reached their limit. Moreover, the season for moonlight fish had passed. The most expensive moonlight fish sold for only a bit over ten thousand Shell Coins. To truly make big money with the Chef occupation, the best way was still to create legendary Transcendent cuisine. Such as honey-roasted dragon meat, bone dragon rib soup, and so on. Chen Qi stood outside the houseboat, shaking his head, still wanting many items from the equipment market that he hadn''t purchased. Seven million Shell Coins were still far from reaching the goal of buying a large ship. "Perlu, is this the restaurant you mentioned? It looks pretty shabby, but the water elves here are cute. I wonder if the boss would sell them." "It seems not for sale, tell me what you want to eat, it''s on me." At that time, two women walked onto the small houseboat. Finally, they arrived... Chen Qi crossed his arms, "Perlu, good evening, what would you like to eat?" I wonder if Perlu managed to get any information about the Lamp Phase crack today. Perlu confidently replied, "I''ll take the fattest moonlight fish, today, I''m treating my junior, Lilith, to a meal." Junior? Chen Qi looked toward Perlu''s side. Standing next to Perlu was a tall, young woman about 170 cm, wearing round black-framed glasses, with slightly curly black hair, a strong physique, and also dressed in a black vintage ruffled long dress. Lilith, that seems to be the pen name of the Witch Times'' editor-in-chief... Chen Qi remembered. Recently, Witch Times reported on his Water Elf Restaurant, so the impression was quite strong. Lilith greeted him, looking at the water elf with an infatuated gaze, "Hello, Mr. Chef, I''m very fond of your water elves here." After exchanging a few simple pleasantries, Chen Qi served up a plate of spicy grilled moonlight fish. Perlu and Lilith sat down at the table. Chen Qi asked, "Perlu, did you really get information about the Lamp Phase Occupation Card?" Perlu mysteriously said, "Yes, because this matter involves confidentiality. After you close up and when there are fewer people around, he will come to find you." He? Involves confidentiality? Chen Qi looked puzzled. Perlu, known as the enigma killer, had uncommonly refrained from disclosing the name and identity of the other party directly. A second-tier Lamp Phase Occupation Card was actually involved in confidentiality. Chen Qi had a bad feeling about this. And then, Perlu secretly winked at Chen Qi. Chen Qi drew in a cool breath. Her meaning was, ``` "Get her guests thoroughly drunk!" Perle sat at the dining table and said to Lilith: "Lilith, don''t be shy, help yourself. The moonlight fish, this is the boss''s specialty!" Lilith took a small bite with a slightly puzzled look on her face. Delicious! Perle actually didn''t trick her! Then, Perle chuckled with a confident face and picked up five bottles of highly concentrated wheat beer: "Cheers! To celebrate the new sales record of your newspaper, Lilith!" "Thanks, Perle. The reason my newspaper''s sales could set a new record is all because of the popularity of the Flower Witch. After all, the name of the Witch Times is meant to commemorate the legendary witches. Of course, I couldn''t have done it without your guidance, Perle." "That has little to do with me, let''s drink to that! By the way, how high have the sales of your Witch Times been lately?" The newspaper''s sales determined the success or failure of their competition. Lilith whispered, "Not much, a newspaper with cute girls and ladies on the cover hasn''t sold many copies." A faint smell of gunpowder spread within his small houseboat. Chen Qi smacked his lips. Are these two performing an office drinking session here? In the game forum, they are competitors. As the editor-in-chief of the Witch Times, Lilith was the polar opposite of Perle. Compared to Perle, who chased big news, Lilith specialized in sensational and silly news. Moreover, she had exquisite drawing skills, applying unique artistic alterations to characters in the news. Especially to certain special parts. According to some players'' investigation, Lilith seems to be the only normal person in the White Dove Newspaper. Therefore, in the game forum, her nicknames are ''Doujin Editor'' and ''Ordinary Person''." In the White Dove Newspaper, every year, the editor with the highest sales is given an unimaginable legendary reward! So, the sales war between the two is now at a fever pitch. Nowadays, since Perle didn''t catch the Flower Witch, the sales of the White Dove Times plummeted. Whereas Lilith reported on the interesting stories of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, setting a new sales record. Chen Qi could never have imagined. His little restaurant would actually gather two rising stars in the news industry. Lilith gave a slight smile: "Perle, cheers!" "Cheers!" "Bring on some strong liquor, Qi!" After three rounds of drinks. Perle gave Chen Qi a knowing look. Lilith''s drinking capacity actually matched hers. To get Lilith drunk, this amount of alcohol isn''t enough! "Hmph." Two minutes later. Perle banged on the table and fell down, unconscious from drunkenness. "Weakling¡ª¡ª" Lilith sneered coldly. Then she raised her head, face flushed, and said to Chen Qi: "Boss, are you selling the Water Elf?" Chen Qi had an ominous premonition and asked, "What do you want the Water Elf for?" "Big plans." Lilith honestly replied, "From my observations, many nobles are learning how to play like the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. They need the Water Elf for some special play. You should understand the wonder of the Water Elf, right? They will pay a substantial sum for your Water Elf." "The wonder of the Water Elf? Play????" What are you talking about? Chen Qi frowned instantly like an old man on the subway. What the hell? He had underestimated the perversion of the Witch Sea folks. The Water Elf is being targeted by rich matrons. As a devoted host, Chen Qi had no interest in letting the deep-sea Water Elves experience the secretive and luxurious world of the rich. After all, they are so well-behaved. "No." Chen Qi turned down Lilith''s request. "Is that so, too bad?" S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lilith chugged down another bottle of wheat beer and also passed out. These two are so weak, thought Chen Qi as he tidied up the dining table. It was now late at night, the dock had become extremely quiet, and a cold wind began to blow. "Waku Waku!" Suddenly, a deep-sea Water Elf, as if encountering some kind of monster, leaped into his arms. "???" "Chef, would you mind stepping outside for a chat?" A stable elderly male voice. Perle''s guest? Chen Qi turned his head toward the direction of the voice. It was an elderly man with white hair, wearing a crisp blue navy uniform, with white hair neatly tied at the back of his head. A high forehead, a prominent nose, and a face full of wrinkles. Chen Qi''s gaze landed on the shoulder patch of the other party. A five blue star patch. Chen Qi was momentarily taken aback. The person Perle brought was a navy general? ``` Chapter 117: Chapter 98: The Navy Admirals Commission Five-star epaulettes, navy general... Chen Qi was secretly startled. Although the strength of the navy in the Witch Sea territory had always been questioned by various parties, a general, as one of the leaders of the navy, was undoubtedly a top king. Chen Qi sensed the opponent''s spiritual power field. An unchanged spiritual power field was like an immovable mountain. Even the surrounding air had become rigid. Merely a trace of breath leaking out made the water elf tremble uncontrollably. Fourth Rank, a legendary figure... If a huge chasm existed between the second and third ranks, then there was an enormous abyss between the third and fourth ranks. The person Pelu found was actually a navy general! Chen Qi touched his head, feeling somewhat headache. In the Witch Sea, a navy general could be considered a regional overlord. If it weren''t for the law, their formidable power would allow them to do whatever they wanted. Now, a fourth-tier powerhouse was seeking his help. At that moment, aside from bearing the blame, he couldn''t think of anything else he could help a navy general with. The elderly navy general said kindly: "I am getting on in years. Just call me Old Bai Ou or Mr. Bai Ou. I came here for a meal and incidentally, I have some matters to entrust to you." Bai Ou... Chen Qi recalled for a moment. In the navy, Bai Ou was considered a general who was nearing retirement, if not for the Crack Tide. On the gaming forums, although he mostly spent his time in retirement, he was indeed a navy general with quite a good reputation. If one wanted to join the navy faction, Old Bai Ou''s faction was the most recommended. "Alright, Mr. Bai Ou, it''s cold outside, would you like to come in to chat?" Chen Qi tentatively asked. He indeed urgently needed resources for a second-tier Lamp Phase Occupation Card. However, if this matter involved the navy''s secrets, it would not be worth the loss. He was not interested in getting involved in the vortex of navy strife at the moment. Old Bai Ou hesitated for a moment, then entered the small houseboat and poured himself a cup of hot wine. At that moment, besides Old Bai Ou, there were the drunken big-mouth Pelu and the Witch Times'' Lilith on the small houseboat. Discussing this matter in front of these two potential greats seemed to indicate it was not particularly secretive. As long as it wasn''t about dealing with dirty business, Chen Qi heaved a sigh of relief and asked curiously: "Mr. Bai Ou, what is the matter?" Old Bai Ou drank a cup of hot wine and slowly said: "Have a meal of moonlight fish, meanwhile, I heard from Pelu that you need a second-tier Lamp Phase Occupation Card, and your inspiration is quite strong." "Uh... I suppose so," Chen Qi replied. In the Witch Sea, like him, there were not a few newcomers with strong inspiration. For instance, Teacher An, who from childhood had unusual inspiration and could even feel the flow of spiritual power within her body. Old Bai Ou continued: "Then sir, how do you evaluate your strength among the first-order Transcendents? Additionally, sir, could you let me see your Hunter''s License and the record as well?" Among the first-tier Transcendents... Chen Qi was plunged into thought. Although still a newcomer, he had barely managed to pass the novice period. If not considering the nobles or those with great opportunities among the first-tier Transcendents, his strength was among the top. But with his newly acquired Residual Fire Touch, even against nobles who were carefully trained as first-tier Transcendents, he could fight! Chen Qi replied: "Quite good, but Mr. Bai Ou, I don''t have a Hunter''s License or a Hunter record that records combat information." Old Bai Ou suddenly frowned and looked at the dizzy Pelu: "Pelu told me that you entered a D-tier crack with a survival rate of less than 20% and came back alive. You are a powerful hunter with both strength and courage. She is also the boldest first-tier hunter I have seen in recent years." "I indeed have passed through several cracks, but I have yet to acquire a Hunter''s license," Chen Qi said. "Is that so..." S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bai Ou''s face was filled with sorrow, his information seemed erroneous, the person before him, though high in inspiration, appeared to lack extensive combat experience. Chen Qi straightened his collar: "So, Mr. Bai Ou, what exactly brings you here? You need help from a chef like me, but if it''s cooking for a banquet, my skills are still not up to standard." Bai Ou sighed deeply: "Here is the situation, the Crack Tide has revived many cracks. And at a location in the Moonstone Islands, an E-grade single-person crack has also revived. This crack is crucial for my family, so I have been imploring the Hunter Association to find someone to clear the crack. Regrettably, due to predecessors'' recklessness, this crack has mutated from E-grade to D-grade. But at the same time, it still only allows First Order Hunters to enter." After a single E-grade crack mutated into a D-grade crack, but in the short term, the entry conditions of the crack won''t change. In the strategy, this is a typical high-difficulty mandatory level, and among the toughest types of cracks to handle. Such a crack is incredibly challenging even for players to clear." Chen Qi curiously asked, "How has the crack clearing been going?" Bai Ou shook his head, "After upgrading to D-grade, the difficulty far exceeds that of ordinary cracks." "To date, the Hunter Association has sent out sixteen First Order Hunters, of whom eleven perished completely, and five, narrowly escaping, also suffered severe injuries." Five Hunters made it out alive, huh. The difficulty seems manageable... thought Chen Qi. Bai Ou continued: "In this crack, inspiration is crucial, and it involves some elements of the Lamp Phase puzzle-solving that demands powerful inspiration. Therefore, I have been entrusting Hunters with high inspiration from the Hunter Association, but unfortunately, many have failed. I originally wanted to ask an equally First Order Transcendent like Perlu for help, but she recommended you, and I, in earlier years, indeed acquired a rare Second-tier Occupation Card, which can serve as your compensation." A rare Second-tier Occupation Card! Chen Qi suppressed his temptation, asking instinctively, "Why not ask the navy?" Logically speaking, an admiral like him handling these matters could easily let his navy take care of it. Bai Ou took a sip of hot wine: "No, the navy is in a reorganization phase, and the timing is very critical. And as an admiral, I must not utilize naval resources even for trivial matters." Suddenly, Bai Ou seemed to recall something saddening: "Moreover, Chef, the newer generation within the navy may not necessarily be stronger than the professional personnel from the Hunter Association." This task was worth considering, Chen Qi thought for a long time: "My strength is indeed a bit above an ordinary First Order Transcendent, I might give it a try, so, what exactly is the task?" Bai Ou looked towards the sea outside the window, "Chef, have you heard of the Crack Lost Ones?" Crack Lost Ones? Chen Qi pondered for a moment, a common term in the mid-game. Simply put, these are the living beings who stay in cracks just before they close. Some of them remained sane, becoming part of the crack, growing continuously stronger and even surpassing the crack itself! But this was merely a minority within a minority. Most would turn into ghosts and monstrous creatures. The bigger and more challenging the crack, the higher the chances of encountering these Crack Lost Ones. Many legendary players had been trapped by these beings in C-grade cracks. "Yes, I know," answered Chen Qi. Bai Ou stayed silent for a long time, full of regret: "Ten years ago, my son went to a crack in the Moonstone Islands. He was a stubborn kid, unwilling to accept family help, wanting to rely on himself to become a legend, just like the legendary Deep Sea Hunters. But as the crack was about to close, he was trapped under the body of a monster, unable to leave while his companions could only leave food for him. Now, as the Tide Descends, this crack has opened once more." As he said this, the hands of this mighty Transcendent trembled slightly. Even becoming an admiral, an enviable position, they still had far too many things they couldn''t accomplish. Bai Ou took out a tidy sum of a hundred thousand Shell Coins and crack records from his clothing: "Chef, I want you to bring my son back, and conduct a belated funeral for him on this year''s anniversary of his passing. This is my commission." Chapter 118: Chapter 99: Return to Maro Island, See Teacher An Again Chen Qi wiped the table: "Mr. Bai Ou, you shouldn''t mind the condition of the corpse, right?" He could bring back the man''s dead son. If a crack lost didn''t die, it was very likely to become a highly aggressive monster. So, finding the body wasn''t difficult, but ensuring the integrity of the body was. Old Bai Ou contemplated in a deep voice for a long time: "I don''t mind. After death, the soul disperses, and the body is merely flesh, no longer of use. However, my wife believes in Sun Worship. She cares deeply about this matter. If impossible... could you bring back some belongings, like the chest emblem, the black-rimmed golden glasses, or the weapon he carried, the Magic Bullet pistol? And¡­ and..." Such vivid memories. Chen Qi accepted the 100,000 Shell Coins and the crack file, taking the commission: "I understand. I will keep the body as intact as possible." For Chen Qi, who had Residual Fire Touch, the difficulty of this crack wasn''t high. Then, he curiously asked: "May I ask, what is the Nature Form of the second-tier Lamp Phase occupation card I am to receive?" Old Bai Ou didn''t want to disclose all the information about the second-tier occupation card: "Lamp and Shadow Phase. It''s an extremely rare Lamp Phase card. Don''t worry, it won''t disappoint you." Lamp and Shadow Phase... Chen Qi was shocked. The lamp symbolized hope, while the shadow symbolized darkness. These two Nature Forms typically had a certain degree of mutual repulsion in many contexts. An occupation card that combined these two was extremely rare worldwide. Its value far exceeded that of an ordinary second-tier Lamp occupation card, like the "Traveler." Chen Qi opened the commission file and skimmed through it. The crack was named 8ºÅÁгµ. Besides him, Old Bai Ou had also commissioned seven first-tier Hunters with remarkable achievements. From the records, it was clear that Old Bai Ou had put significant effort into this matter. However, most Hunters had failed. A little challenging, just the way I like it! Chen Qi put away the file. Unfortunately, it was already late tonight, no time for dinner. Old Bai Ou stood up: "Once the commission is complete, besides the occupation card, my wife will also offer a generous reward. In seven days, I will head to the Crack Sea, so if possible, please complete it within seven days." "No problem." Chen Qi agreed. "By the way, for more information on the crack, you can ask the managers of the Moonstone Islands, the novice mentors." After saying this, Old Bai Ou left the small boat restaurant. Chen Qi prepared to close the door. However, there were still two drunk people on his boat. Pei Lu, like a dead pig, mumbled about being the sales champion. Lilith also had a pained expression, muttering incessantly about money. "How did these two manage to get this drunk?" Chen Qi had grown quite familiar with Pei Lu. He no longer held back and grabbed the Deep Sea Water Elf, giving Pei Lu and Lilith a rude awakening. "Who? Who attacked me?" The groggy Pei Lu felt a bit chilly on his head. Chen Qi briefly explained what had just happened to Pei Lu. Pei Lu and Lilith instantly showed regretful expressions. As journalists, they had missed such a valuable opportunity. It''s rare to meet such a notable person even once! According to insider information, a great battle between the navy and pirates was imminent. To boost newspaper sales, Pei Lu planned to photograph the battle site. Lilith, also for newspaper sales, intended to photograph the beautiful Sea Demons of the Crack Sea, which required the escort of a strong fleet. Lilith stood up, tied her black hair, and looked resolute. She was determined to win this issue''s sales championship of Moonstone City''s newspaper. The two argued as they left, heads hanging in dejection. After they left, Chen Qi cooked a final dish of stir-fried beef and took a taste. "Delicious!" His culinary skills, through constant practice, had finally evolved. At that moment, a special prompt appeared before him. [Your Transcendent Cooking skill has been upgraded to Transcendent Cooking Lv2, gaining a 10% boost. You can now learn more powerful cooking techniques.] "Finally..." Chen Qi felt exceptionally excited. This prompt meant he had finally advanced as a first-order Chef! Chen Qi took out a wooden sign and wrote, ''Out for training, temporarily closed.'' Though it would disappoint many, the restaurant business had to pause. He had more important matters to attend to now. Chen Qi started up the small boat restaurant, heading towards the Moonstone Islands. The 8ºÅÁгµ crack was in a small island near the Moonstone Islands. He could conveniently visit Maro Town on the way. During these twenty days, Chen Qi had sent the ship money to Old Beili of Maro Town, paying off the debt, and even adding an extra 100,000 Shell Coins. However, the 8ºÅÁгµ crack was relatively special. The more information he had, the easier it would be to clear the crack. The file given by Old Bai Ou only contained the basic Nature Form information of the crack. For safety, he decided to consult the Transcendent managers of the Moonstone Islands, specifically the novice mentor, An. After all, he was originally a Transcendent from Maro Town. ... ... By noon, the small boat restaurant had returned to the waters of Maro Town, the hometown of this world. Chen Qi looked up and observed from the boat. In a short time, Maro Island had changed dramatically. To guard against Sea Beasts and pirates, a large number of defensive structures had been set up on the outskirts of Maro Town. Stone walls, watchtowers, and multiple arrow slits and battlements equipped with well-made bows and cannons. If any pirate or Sea Beast approached, they would suffer deadly blows. There were even Transcendent barrier activation devices. In addition, a towering structure had been erected in the center of the island. The weather station, used to detect the weather over the sea, the cracks in nearby waters, and any powerful spiritual power fluctuations. During the Crack Tide, this could be considered the most important facility. "Quite the project..." Chen Qi marveled as he maneuvered the boat for a while before finally docking at the pier. He looked towards the distant tavern on the pier. At that moment, a white-haired girl was holding a thick stack of papers and discussing the next construction plans with two Transcendents of the Hammer Phase. The serene white-haired girl before his eyes was none other than the long-unseen Teacher An, An Ma, An Aotian. Is Maro Town''s strategic position this important? Chen Qi mused silently. It was a familiar feeling. Sensing something, An turned her head, her white hair fluttering in the sea breeze. Her pupils shrank, then she smiled: "Qi, long time no see. You haven''t changed a bit!" When Chen Qi went to sea, she had thought he wouldn''t return. "Long time no see, Teacher An." An put the blueprints into her bag and walked quickly with the craftsmen: "How is your restaurant business?" She looked at Chen Qi''s small boat restaurant, which hadn''t changed much, and thought his business had flopped. If Chen Qi couldn''t make it, if he ran out of money... this would be her chance to recommend a path in book form! Chen Qi smiled and replied, "It''s quite popular, and it''s been featured in the newspaper." "Huh? Featured in the newspaper!?" An looked puzzled. Although she often read the newspaper, she had never noticed this. Also, why would a restaurant be in the newspaper? At this moment, the two craftsmen beside An took out a newspaper and handed it to her. "Really..." An was taken aback. The Deep Sea Water Elf restaurant boat on the newspaper was indeed Chen Qi''s small boat restaurant. Being featured in the White Dove Times wasn''t an easy feat. Even when she had outperformed many talented merchant families to get into Bei Country Royal University, she had only made it to an ordinary small newspaper. Yet, during Chen Qi''s short time at sea, he had been featured in the newspaper twice! Once in the very popular White Dove Times of Moonstone City, and once in the Witch Sea newspaper. Though they were in the corners of the paper, it was still remarkable. An stabilized her expression and smiled: "Congratulations. At this rate, you''ll soon save enough money for the Sea Beast medication." Her chance to recommend a path in book form had slipped again. But alas, his business was booming! Moreover, he had acquired many cute Water Elves. Overall, she was genuinely happy for Chen Qi. Chen Qi looked around: "By the way, Teacher An, how is Maro Town doing?" An frowned: "Recently, there have been more and more cracks near the Moonstone Islands, and more monsters. We planned to set up a barrier around Maro Town. However, due to the impact of these cracks, the construction has been repeatedly destroyed." An pointed to her eyes, which had developed two heavy dark circles: "Once we establish the defensive structures, Maro Town will become the front line island for Hunters. At that point, many wealthy people will come. You might consider setting up a restaurant in Maro Town. It would be very profitable." S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An could sense that Chen Qi''s chef skills had undoubtedly improved! "Is that so..." Chen Qi looked around. This coastal archipelago was indeed prone to monster attacks. Then, Chen Qi straightforwardly asked: "By the way, Teacher An, do you know anything about a crack called the 8ºÅÁгµ?" "?????" An''s brain froze for a few seconds, like a robot malfunctioning, as she touched the white tuft of hair on her head. Why was a new chef asking her this question? Weren''t they just talking about restaurants and food? Isn''t your topic shift a bit too fast? Chapter 119: Chapter 100: Ans Wish This can''t be right... An retorted: "Why do you want information about the No. 8 Train''s rift? Are you selling intelligence?" Recently, many people had been inquiring about the No. 8 Train. But this should have nothing to do with a steadfast chef. Chen Qi did not conceal anything: "I''m not selling intelligence. I''ve been commissioned to go to the No. 8 Train and retrieve some items." "A commission?" "So you really aren''t focusing on being a chef..." An smiled in relief. She felt foolish, she should have realized that with Chen Qi''s disposition, becoming a mere chef was impossible. Earlier, she had been blinded by the splendor of Chen Qi''s restaurant. Otherwise, how did he get his hands on a Water Elf? Chen Qi had never settled down, rather, he chose to become a Hunter and had cleared many rifts. He managed to run a restaurant while clearing rifts! That''s incredibly skillful! An sensed a considerable enhancement in his Spiritual Power Field. Such unimaginable ascension speed! "I knew I wasn''t mistaken." An slowly took out some information from her backpack, explaining like a professional teacher: "The No. 8 Train is a Lamp-Shadow Phase solo rift, located near the southeast sea region of our Moonstone Islands, very close to Maro Town as well. High inspiration and high observation are required to clear it." At this point, An rubbed her weary eyes and sighed: "To set up a special defensive barrier, we need to clear all the surrounding rifts. Despite twenty days of effort, I have cleared all the D-rank rifts. However, the No. 8 Train rift is very unique; even with information, only a few have managed to clear it. Its emitting information disrupts the establishment of the barrier significantly." "Hence, we commissioned the Hunter Association, but they all suffered terrible defeats." An handed over the information, advising: "Chen Qi, no matter who commissioned you, this rift is extraordinarily dangerous. If you can single-handedly resolve this D-rank rift, it will greatly ease our barrier setup work. But be very cautious. At the slightest mishap, leave the rift immediately." An handed the intelligence she had collected to Chen Qi. Chen Qi accepted the rift-clearing information that An gave him: "Understood, I''ll be careful." At this moment, two street artisans standing beside An and Chen Qi couldn''t hold back. They were discussing solo-clearing a D-rank rift, and it''s a chef lacking combat skills who was supposed to clear a D-rank rift! That''s a D-rank rift with a 75% mortality rate! Recently, An had been tackling various high-difficulty D-rank rifts and was even preparing to take down the Nearshore Dominator, which was already astonishing. Now, there''s someone else aiming to single-clear the No. 8 Train, a First Order powerhouse! Are all the people in Maro Town this audacious? The artisan asked in shock: "Hey, little brother, are you really planning to go to the No. 8 Train? I heard many people died there, and the distortion rate is still rising." "Yes." Chen Qi replied while perusing the information that An handed him. It even included pictures of the No. 8 Train. This information was sufficient. He accepted it and prepared to head to the rift. "Teacher An, I''ll go test the depth of this rift first." An smiled and said: "Hmm, stay safe. If you clear it, stay for a meal. By the way, I have a question, Chen Qi. Have you seen the Flower Witch in Moonstone City?" Why is everyone looking for the Witch? Chen Qi swallowed a mouthful of water, curious: "I saw her from afar. Teacher An, why do you ask?" In an instant, a hint of longing flashed in An''s eyes: "Since I was little, I''ve heard legends of witches. The legendary Mage, the Ice Witch, fascinated me the most." An took out an Ice Witch statue from her backpack card: "It is said that every witch is someone recognized by the Ice Witch. They all possess exceptional skills. Therefore, I''ve always wanted to see just how strong a witch really is." "Sorry, maybe I''m being a bit arrogant. I''m certainly no match for a witch, but even if I lose, it doesn''t matter." An smiled wryly. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though she felt she would most likely lose, she truly wanted to fight the legendary witch. Unfortunately, she had been confined to staying on Maro Island for a long time, unable to go out and capture witches. This invincible yet resolute look in her eyes... Chen Qi thought sarcastically. An was known as An Aotian because she was undefeated among her rank in the Witch Sea. Every few weeks, some noble genius, who looked down on An''s impoverished background, would show up to challenge her. But without exception, they were all beaten to a pulp by An. Even with a Third Rank body, she could protect herself under a Fourth Rank Legend. Once, Chen Qi thought the Flower Witch was mysterious and unfathomably powerful. Who was stronger, the Flower Witch or Teacher An? There seemed to be discussion threads on the forum debating their combat strengths. But now, he could sense that while the Flower Witch was already very strong, An Aotian seemed even stronger. Chen Qi visualized for a moment. Without using forbidden techniques, Teacher An, the Mage, might be able to beat the protagonist of the Witch Sea, the Flower Witch, from face to behind, with various styles of fighting! More people wanted to capture the Flower Witch than he had imagined. The Flower Witch''s situation was truly pitiful. That''s the price of fame. He wondered how the Flower Witch was doing in his absence. Hopefully, the Flower Witch wouldn''t run into Teacher An. Chen Qi waved goodbye: "Teacher An, I''m leaving now." An swallowed down her surging emotions and waved back: "Please be very careful, the No. 8 Train is extremely dangerous. If anything goes wrong, escape immediately. Also, don''t forget to come back for the feast. There''s a banquet in Maro Town tonight, and you''re an important guest." "Hmm." After saying goodbye, Chen Qi didn''t hesitate and took a small boat towards the rift. ... ... The small boat sailed towards the ocean. On the sea, as the wind blew, after a while, Chen Qi saw a rusty train carriage. The rusty carriage seemed fixed, parked on the sea. At the door of the carriage, fresh blood spelled out "Welcome passengers aboard." [You have contacted the rift, Inspiration assessment in progress...] [Inspiration assessment in progress...] [Inspiration assessment successful!] [Rift name: No. 8 Train Rank: D Nature Form: Lamp, Shadow Description: During the Era of Darkness, to avoid catastrophe, people created a tool called a ''train'' that could travel anywhere. This became the most common transportation of the era. The people in the train were very lucky, but as time passed, they began to seek things beyond survival, like slaves, love, and even eternity. They traded a tool with monsters, hoping it would keep them young forever. Thus, the monsters took their train through a Shadow Phase world''s gutter. The monsters told them, in the divine kingdom, humans do not die, and souls do not perish. But when they realized it, they could no longer leave the train. They continuously pounded on the windows, continuously pounded on the windows. Unfortunately, like their ceaseless wails, the train could never stop... Clear condition: Reach the first carriage and pull the train''s brake. Rift distortion rate: 51% (Extremely high distortion rate, with a high probability of increased distortion, this rift is extremely dangerous, proceed with caution!) Rift rank restriction: Only Transcendents of the First Order and below can enter this rift. Rift participant restriction: One person. (Due to rift distortion, this rift has become a solo rift) Inspiration Insight: You noticed that the space is distorted, only normal humans and objects are the correct path forward. Special Inspiration Insight: In the darkness, you saw twisted shadows silently dragging people into the dark.] Note: You said we''ve been walking on thin ice, can we reach the driver''s cabin?] Chen Qi quickly scanned the rift in front of him. The No. 8 Train was a one-way solo rift. Participants would enter a train and would repeatedly pass through identical carriages. The puzzle was quite simple, that was the information in the Inspiration Insight, one must follow the normal humans and objects to proceed. Simply put, if you enter a carriage and the scene looks normal, you proceed to the next carriage. On the other hand, if the carriage shows anomalies or monsters that defy ''normal logic'', you should move back immediately. This was the ''Lamp Phase clearing method'' for this rift. During the initial exploration, this Lamp Phase puzzle puzzled many people. Fortunately, Chen Qi had gathered enough information before entering. "51% distortion rate..." Chen Qi looked at the rift''s description. The numerous failures of Hunters led to the rift''s distortion rate being at an extremely terrifying level! Chen Qi took out his prepared pre-cooked moonlight fish. [You consumed moonlight fish, Inspiration slightly enhanced.] Previously, his meditation practice increased his Inspiration by 5 points. Including the moonlight fish, his Inspiration reached as high as 60 points! "Phew..." Chen Qi exhaled deeply. Though he was prepared, without a doubt, this rift was the most challenging he''d faced so far. He gripped the black knife and stepped into the blood-stained train carriage entrance. The surrounding light quickly dimmed. [You have entered the rift.] Read new adventures at mvl "Welcome... passenger," a voice greeted. Chapter 120: Chapter 101: The Lost in the Cracks "Guest... please find your seat and sit down... I wish you a pleasant journey." Accompanied by the shrill mechanical welcome of the horn, he was already in a brand new world, a world without a sun. Chen Qi swiftly surveyed the surroundings. The walls of the carriage were covered with thick copper plates and rust, embedded with delicate gears and springs. Light filtered through the steam lamps above, casting mottled shadows across the dim carriage, as if countless eyes were peering from the dark. Beneath his feet, the trembling iron plates enabled him to feel the carriage vibrating as it sped across the land. In front of him, a gaunt old man with a black hat sat on the plain seat, ceaselessly flipping through an old newspaper. Yet, the most terrifying scene was outside the window. That was the landscape of the Era of Darkness, hill after black hill, with the dark sky constantly writhing. The Shadow Phase and Lamp Phase cracks, still as scary as ever... Chen Qi thought to himself. According to the information from An. In the carriage, the key points he needed to inspect were the horn''s sound, the scene outside the window, the old man''s appearance, and the drink on the floor. Also the shadow underneath the seat and the spiritual power field throughout the carriage. If all of these things were the same as in the first carriage, then it meant that this carriage was normal, and he should continue forward. Conversely, if there was an anomaly, he must retreat immediately and re-enter the next carriage. If he made a mistake in action, he would encounter a siege by Shadow Phase creatures. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Theoretically, it was a crack one could pass through unharmed as long as one remained calm. Why had so many Hunters failed? Chen Qi remained vigilant, confirming each key point in front of him according to the strategy. The sound of the horn was normal, the scene outside the window was normal, the newspaper-reading old man was normal, and the shadow under the seat was normal. "Everything is normal, heading to the next carriage." Chen Qi said in his mind, stepping crisply as he walked toward the second carriage. His footsteps reached the second carriage. "Guest... please find your seat and sit down... I wish you a pleasant journey." The sound of the horn sounded once more. But the instant he entered the second carriage, Chen Qi''s intuition sensed an abnormality! The scene outside the window was normal. However, the newspaper-reading old man in front of him had grown a vivid red eye and a black mouth on the back of his head. The black mouth curved slightly, as if smiling along with the entire train: "Guest, would you like some fun?" "That''s quite terrifying..." Chen Qi barely held back from cursing out loud. Without any hesitation, his index finger lightly traced the blade. A huge blue Ghost Fire ignited from the blade. After all, he was someone who had fought alongside the overlord of the nearby sea. But the atmosphere in this train was too oppressive, his courage was not great, and he must use firepower to dispel the fear! "??" What''s going on? The ''newspaper-reading old man'' seemed startled, instinctively backing away. In the instant he retreated, his true appearance was revealed, with many twisted black pustules swelling from his body: "Human..." There was no need to give it time to speak! Draw the sword. Ghost Fire Slash! Chen Qi activated his Qi Power, stepping forward, his blade sweeping upward from his waist, tracing a bright ghostly fire through the air. Dark blood from the creature splattered! The blue flames, in an instant, tore apart the confined space of the carriage. "Aaargh!!" The newspaper-reading old man hadn''t even had the chance to reveal its true form before it was torn apart by the Ghost Fire and the dark Qi, turning into chunks of char. [You have killed a Humanoid Shadow creature, received 120 Spiritual Points.] "Phew..." Chen Qi looked at the prompt before him, taking a long breath. Ghost Fire Oil was a Transcendent flame that could be ignited with Spiritual Power Points and could cause massive damage to shadow creatures. Good thing I responded quickly, and the firepower was fierce! Indeed, only the blade in hand could alleviate the fear brought by the darkness. Chen Qi crouched down to check under the seat again. The spiritual power fluctuations here were also abnormal. "Waah waah waah!" The shadows under the seat, as if they saw monsters, kept crawling towards the corner. They were scared. "There are no powerful creatures, this carriage isn''t normal, need to go back." Chen Qi placed the black blade on his shoulder. Then, he returned to the previous carriage and moved forward again. Normal, move forward... Abnormal, slay them all, reap 200 Spiritual Points, retreat... Normal, move forward... ... "Guest... please find your seat and sit down... I wish you a pleasant journey." Chen Qi maintained his focus, moving forward repetitively, until finally, he reached the twentieth carriage. At this point, there were at most five carriages between him and the leading driver''s carriage. Unexpectedly easy, this crack wasn''t as difficult as he had imagined. Chen Qi squatted down. The scene before him was beyond his expectation. The body of the old man reading the newspaper lay on the ground, leaking a large amount of dark brown blood. Many of the seats were as if they had been smashed by a heavy hammer, seriously damaged. Yet another frightening scene¡­ Chen Qi took out the adorable Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 from his backpack card and touched it. "Waku waku (Master, hug me!)" The Water Elf snuggled up close. Fortunately, in this horrifying carriage journey, he had the company of the adorable Water Elf. "Not normal¡­" Chen Qi instinctively stepped back, ready to turn around. However, he suddenly asked himself: "Is it really not normal?" Chen Qi dismissed this option. Although the scene before him greatly differed from that of the first carriage. But his inspiration was telling him, the spiritual power field of this carriage was completely normal. The fluctuation of spiritual power was the key to determining whether a carriage was normal or not. The fallen body of the newspaper-reading old man and the destroyed seats before him, all seemed like a scene purposely sabotaged. Chen Qi squatted down again, enhancing his observational power. The entire carriage was completely devoid of any trace of shadowy monsters. Something was misleading him. He was nearly misled by this clumsy arrangement. "Finally, it''s getting a little interesting¡­" The corners of Chen Qi''s mouth rose slightly, his cheeks blushed faintly, and he revealed a hint of excitement in his smile. Having walked for so long, he finally encountered something strange. This was more like a crack with high anomaly and high mortality rate! The Black Blade in Chen Qi''s hand was already eager for action. The Black Blade slowly scraped the ground, drawing searing flames across the rusty floor. The Black Blade passed over the twenty-first carriage. The moment he stepped in, mechanical horns emitted a horrifying sound unlike any before. "Guests¡­ since you''ve come, don''t leave¡­ let''s cross the gutter together¡­ and reach the sea of flowers beyond¡­" Chen Qi scanned the surroundings, as the spiritual power filled with negative emotions permeated the entire cramped carriage. And at this moment, the old newspaper-reader had turned into black fragments! In his place was a young man with white hair lying on the floor. He was dressed in the latest Hunter uniform, with a new model collector''s rifle hanging at his waist. At the same time, his legs were severely damaged, continuously oozing large amounts of dark brown blood. Seeing Chen Qi enter, the white-haired youth shed tears and cried out: "Finally, finally someone came; I thought no other Hunters were coming! Please help me, my leg is ruined, give me a hand. I will reward you, my family is very wealthy, I can give you five million Shell Coins, and also precious Skill Cards!" "Do you need help?" Chen Qi walked to his side, carefully sensing the spiritual power of the monster. As expected, it had already become a monster¡­ He placed the Deep Sea Water Elf on one of the seats. The monster youth before him was undoubtedly the body entrusted to him by the Navy Admiral to bring back. But now, that body was enveloped in the frenzy of the Lamp Phase Qi. Target on the commission found! However, judging by the Demonic Qi emanating from it, he had to play exorcist for a while first. Chen Qi excitedly spoke: "Little guy, a reminder for you, this crack is a solitary one, there won''t be two humans existing at the same time." "¡­" As the words fell, Chen Qi raised his head, smiled faintly, his hands gripping the Black Blade, then fiercely plunged it into the monster''s head! Thwack! Blue Fire and black Qi were tearing incessantly! With a loud bang, the white youth''s skin instantly turned to charcoal. In the final moment, its form twisted, turned into a shadow, and swiftly pulled back to create some distance. Boom, boom! A torrent of raging Lamp Phase Qi surged within the carriage. The whole carriage kept trembling! "Humans!" At this moment, carrying negative emotions within the carriage, the monster''s murmuring voice came again: "You have chosen the path¡­ to death¡­" A flash of vivid inspiration sprang forth. Experience more on mvl [You''ve angered the forbidden presence on Train 8¡ªthe Lost of the Crack! Anomaly Index of the crack increased by 5%! Please be mindful of your safety!] Chapter 121: Chapter 102: Shadow Release, Living Coffin Car The surrounding air seemed to have solidified, leaving only the sound of a heartbeat echoing in his ears. Chen Qi focused his attention. As expected, this was the monster that had left every Hunter empty-handed. The instant after shouting its harsh words, the monster seemed to vanish without leaving any trace. In the narrow, dark carriage, black liquid kept dripping down. Hunter''s Eye! Chen Qi''s eyes flashed with a glimmer of light, the surrounding Spiritual Power became clearer, and his movements slowed down. A trace of Spiritual Power mixed with negative emotions, like a banshee''s breath, blew on the nape of his neck. It was an ambush! Clang! Qi Blade Great Rotation! Chen Qi spun to his left and unsheathed his blade, creating a beautiful Helical Slash in the air that blocked the monster''s dual-hand attack. After the crisp sound of metal, the Rift Lost was knocked back several meters, leaving a black bloodstain on the floor. At this moment, Chen Qi finally saw the monster''s true form. Its decaying body was wrapped in a thick, twisted shadow but still wore the Hunter''s Clothes. Find exclusive stories on mvl From its neck, a long worm-like mouth opened up. Its hands had transformed into sharp crimson mantis blades. Its aura of a Second-tier monster, with both high speed and strength, was terrifying for a First Order Hunter facing it alone in a rift. After the ambush failed, the Rift Lost laughed and said: "Human body... interesting, perhaps you can survive here like me." It leaned forward as if preparing to dash, then burst out like lightning. Its sprint speed in that instant was beyond what the naked eye of an ordinary person could catch. Fortunately, under dynamic vision, it was merely the sprint of a hamster. Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Chen Qi swung his longsword, continuously blocking, then seized an opportunity, stabbing the monster''s throat-mouth and lifting it up. In that airborne moment, the Rift Lost couldn''t make any moves. All the monster''s actions seemed so sluggish, all visible to his eyes. Then, in the moment of lifting, Chen Qi swiftly sheathed his sword, forming the posture of a Draw Sword Slash. See through, Ghost Fire Slash! The monster''s body of the Rift Lost was torn again, spilling new blood. The Rift Lost crashed heavily onto the rusty seats. "Is that it?" Chen Qi said with a smile. The power the Rift Lost displayed couldn''t even entertain him. The Rift Lost now knelt on one knee, looking bedraggled. It hadn''t expected Chen Qi to retaliate so forcefully in such a short time. The previous Hunters had fed the Rift Lost too many heads, giving it overconfidence. Chen Qi once again placed his black blade across his chest. After more than twenty days of practice, he had assimilated a ton of knowledge from the Hunter Yu Huo. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moves like See Through, Qi Blade Great Rotation, Draw Sword Slash, Stepping Forward Slash, Gale Breath Seal Slash, he had already grasped a few. Chen Qi adjusted his breathing, once again infusing Qi Power into his body. However, at this moment, something unexpected happened. The Rift Lost didn''t attack, instead, it kept saying: "You... interesting... you must... stay and accompany me." "I won''t... let you die... but will bind you... so you feel the passage of centuries... without leaving the carriage, doing nothing." Not just words but more like an icy curse. An unprecedented shadowy aura emanated from the Rift Lost. It wasn''t sorrow, nor hatred, but an even darker negative emotion: Despair. Rumble, rumble! The carriage seemed to start sobbing! In the Rift Lost''s eyes, Chen Qi remained just a Hunter falling into its trap. "Something''s wrong..." Chen Qi quickly backed off. "You must stay!" The Rift Lost smashed its dual hands down, as if nailing the carriage with thick planks. Then, it let out a hoarse voice: "Shadow Release... Living Coffin Car." As the words fell, the carriage''s windows and doors were instantly sealed with black ink. The negative Spiritual Power also materialized, forming dozens of thick Shadow Hands. Chen Qi''s pupils shrank, finding the scene unbelievable. Release techniques! Essentially, the Rift Lost before him was a Shadow Phase monster, born from a human''s overwhelming negative emotions, using a human body as its core. Thus, its techniques had many similarities to those of humans. On the path of Transcendence, mastering a release technique was a crucial milestone. Release techniques required extensive practice, came with significant costs, and had stringent usage conditions. Some powerful release techniques could even warp space and directly affect one''s mind. Like the Flower Witch''s Flowers Blossom in Blood. And release techniques were named differently based on their Nature Form. Generally, a Blade Phase release was called Blade Release, while a Cup Phase release was called Cup Release... Encountering a monster using a release technique in a D-tier rift? Chen Qi''s mouth opened slightly in astonishment! Without special conditions, release techniques were the privilege of Third-order Transcendents. To use a release technique at the Second-tier, only a very few talents could do so! A Rift Lost in a D-tier rift was using a release technique right in front of him! Even in high-difficulty scenarios, this was extremely rare. Is this even reasonable! The entire carriage was painted with a thick layer of black liquid. The Rift Lost wielded its blood-soaked blade arms like an elegant conductor: "Shadow Hand, go! Hold him down!" Sounds of rending air filled the room as numerous Shadow Hands attacked from all directions. The Rift Lost''s Living Coffin Car had three effects. First, endless Shadow Hands emerging from the carriage, binding the enemy''s limbs. Once caught, it induced despair and corroded the body. Second, the entire space would be sealed by powerful Shadow Phase energy, making escape difficult. Third, within this carriage, one would suffer constant negative emotional interference. Shadow Hands spawned continuously, the Rift Lost watching from a distance, sneering like it was observing a rabbit in a trap. Bang! Bang! Bang! Shadow Hands continuously attacked from the floor, the ceiling, and the windows. Chen Qi swung his sword in defense, but the attacks were too dense, forcing him to retreat continuously. Two fists were no match for a hundred hands! "No, I must run, I must go home..." "No, I will die... I can''t beat it." "I must... run away, I''m definitely no match for the Rift Lost..." "If this continues, I won''t be able to leave the train." Chen Qi suddenly uttered a string of discouragements. A wave of inexplicable sadness spread through his mind. Wait, why am I saying these discouraging words? Chen Qi adjusted his breathing, stayed calm, and felt the Shadow Phase energy permeating the carriage. In an instant, he was already tainted by this despairing aura, leading to thoughts of escape and despair. "Am I really scared by just this level?" Chen Qi bit down on his finger, using the pain to stay awake, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. At this moment, the Rift Lost, like a Hunter enjoying its prey''s struggle, chuckled. It loved these sounds, these sounds of despair before the prey fled. Bang! A Shadow Hand grabbed Chen Qi''s right arm, attempting to break through his Qi Power defense. Chen Qi gritted his teeth, his heartbeat quickening. Though he felt sadness, rationally analyzing, this minor level was far from killing him. It couldn''t even force out his trump card. The Rift Lost was the challenger! It''s just that the shadowy aura had eroded him. He needed to end this quickly, or there would be mental issues... Chen Qi thought of something, pulling a blue gemstone from his backpack card. It was time to use this forbidden item. Chapter 122: Chapter 103: Tentacles Entwine, First Battle of Residual Fire Touch, Pure Violence ``` In the dim light, the blue gemstone in Chen Qi''s hand seemed to sense the presence of the monster, writhing ceaselessly. "Residual Fire Touch." Chen Qi whispered softly, gently pressing down, concentrating Spiritual Power into the blue gemstone. Crash! The sound of the gemstone shattering. The blue gemstone instantly melted, turning into a great tide that surged towards his limbs, back, and heart, expelling the attacking Shadow Hands. Then, the blue tides slowly congealed, forming countless tiny black tentacles that adhered to his clothing and skin. Lastly, they became a ragged dark hunter''s garment. Within just an instant, Chen Qi had equipped the Residual Fire Touch. From the outside, it looked like a rusty, tattered hunter''s cloak covering his entire body. Inside, numerous tentacles had already entwined around his arms, thighs, and other important parts, providing him with a continuous supply of strength and speed. Chen Qi felt the flow of strength in his body. Due to the danger of the Residual Fire Touch, he had only worn it twice before, in the White Tree territory. "It seems like something''s not right..." Explore more stories with mvl Chen Qi raised his right hand. His constitution had reached 25 points, meeting the minimum requirement for using the Residual Fire Touch. In theory, upon donning the Residual Fire Touch, the equipment skill Residual Fire Entwining should have been automatically activated, quickly generating a furious emotion, consuming his own stamina, and greatly enhancing his strength! However, now the garment only had a very small consumption... "Why? Could it be broken?" Chen Qi wondered in his mind. Upon reflection, it wasn''t impossible for a rare, forbidden relic to have issues after a hundred years. But he wasn''t given time to react. "Human! Join me in eternity!" The Crack Lost One manipulated twenty Shadow Hands from above the roof, smashing down. These Shadow Hands continued their assault even as he was equipping his gear. Bang bang bang! The Shadow Hands struck like spears, stabbing fiercely! Chen Qi instinctively dodged backward, easily evading these shadowy spears. "It''s not broken." Chen Qi could clearly feel that his speed had increased under the enhancement of the Residual Fire Touch. At that moment, he suddenly realized something. It was because of Deep Sea Affinity. As flesh implants, the Residual Fire Touch had undergone a complete containment process and was a piece of equipment without consciousness. Despite this, due to its remaining properties, when Chen Qi put it on, it still demonstrated a certain level of affinity. Normally, an ordinary user would immediately enter Residual Fire Entwining mode upon wearing the touch due to its characteristics, consuming stamina. But because of Chen Qi''s Deep Sea Affinity, the Residual Fire Touch did not immediately enter the Residual Fire Entwining state. Simply put, he could wear this garment of the Residual Fire Touch in a normal state, consuming a small amount of stamina, to gain specific attribute enhancements. Bang bang bang! As he kept dodging, nearly a hundred Shadow Hands cornered Chen Qi in the dead angles of his compartment. "It''s over, human. You will spend this century with me," said the Crack Lost One, its mouth curling into a smile, determined to turn its opponent into another corpse within the compartment. "This is troublesome... I hope Residual Fire Entwining works properly." With no room left to retreat, a fierce look flashed in Chen Qi''s eyes as he expanded all his Qi Power to his garment. Residual Fire Touch was a Blade Phase equipment, requiring strong combat desire to drive it. Accompanied by the infusion of Spiritual Power and a fierce desire to fight. The tiny tentacles beneath the cloak grew sharply, emerging from the bottom of the garment. At the same time, more and more tentacles began entwining around his limbs, providing an unceasing supply of strength! And in an instant, blue residual fire burst forth violently! Residual Fire Entwining, activated! Chen Qi''s eyes flashed with crazed fire, and his lips curled into a mad smile. At this moment, he felt only the unceasing flow of strength and unfathomable speed! And a raging emotion surged within him, an urge to smash everything in sight into pieces! "What in the world is this..." The Crack Lost One instinctively increased the frequency of its attacks and roared loudly: "Shadow Hand Binding!" At this moment, the Crack Lost One abandoned the idea of capturing Chen Qi alive. Shadow Hands were born at the same time from the ground, the roof, and the windows. Chen Qi tossed aside the black Blade and resorted to a more brutally primal form of combat: Fists! Without any skill or weapons, relying solely on strength, he could pulverize the monster before him! Shadow Hands attacked like torrential rain from all around! "Not enough, not enough, not enough!" Chen Qi kept throwing densely packed punches like a downpour! With the speed of his fists, he countered a hundred shadowy tentacles! In the blink of an eye! With the combination of Qi Power and strength, each punch emitted a sharp sonic boom. In a flash, the shadowy tentacles were reduced to pieces. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "???" ``` The crack wanderer tilted its head, watching the scene before it in disbelief. It couldn''t even make out the previous punch''s speed! However, before it could recover from its shock, a hand pressed against its neck. "Had enough, little guy?" Like grasping a frail squirrel, Chen Qi grabbed the neck of the crack wanderer and then¡ªtoward the hard window above¡ª Slammed it fiercely!! The overwhelming force caused the entire carriage to shudder violently! The crack wanderer howled: "You can''t..." Enough nonsense, Chen Qi''s right hand pinned the crack wanderer against the wall, and his right hand gathered Qi Power again. Boom! Boom! Boom! Three punches were thrown, and a heavy, muffled sound spread from the chest of the crack wanderer. Before the crack wanderer could finish speaking, bones shattered, and flesh splattered! The crack wanderer''s body was splashed with copious amounts of blood, it raised its hand, and at this moment, it had no strength left to resist! Its roars grew weaker and eventually turned into feeble whimpers. Pure power suppression! It looked at Chen Qi with terror in its eyes. Beneath the dark black cloak, half-black tendrils kept emerging. From beneath the cloak, it only saw a pair of eyes, eyes that burned like a monster''s. Like the legendary deep-sea monsters told of by sailors. It should have been the monster of the carriage, having absorbed Shadow Phase power from the Era of Darkness and the train, its body long since departed from human form. In this world, they were called monsters! In the time the crack re-emerged into the world, it displayed its monstrous strength, watched many powerful Hunters show desperation in their eyes, and killed them while they were still alive. Now, the crack wanderer felt the despair, as if it were the weak human who had fallen into a trap. [Crack Distortion Increase by 3%, the Crack Wanderer falls into despair! The power of its Shadow Phase within increases again!] It released its Shadow Power in an outburst of despair and roared: "Coffin Hand!" Above the roof behind Chen Qi, a gurgling sound was heard, and once again, a gigantic Shadow Hand emerged. Its enormity, capable of firmly grasping a bear and then crushing it to smithereens! "Residual Fire blooms." Chen Qi did not turn around, but softly said. Behind him, from the cloak, eight giant transparent tendrils burning with Residual Fire emerged. Accompanied by the flames igniting! Like swatting a fly, the Shadow Hand was casually slapped away by the tendrils spreading from the cloak. Boom! The massive impact turned the crack wanderer''s attack into dust. "Is that all the strength you have..." Chen Qi laughed wildly. Now, it had been less than twenty seconds since he had activated Residual Fire Touch. And under the barrage of continuous heavy punches, even the core of the wanderer''s heart had been revealed. "The final blow!" Chen Qi adjusted his breathing, feeling the pain in his bones, and channeling Qi Power throughout his body. With his current constitution and Residual Fire Touch, he could only last for a maximum of 30 seconds... "I can''t... stay here any longer... I will make you..." The crack wanderer tried to use the blade in its hand to attack Chen Qi, to break free from the constraints. However, all its struggles were automatically blocked by the eight tendrils of Residual Fire Bloom. Under absolute power, resistance was futile. In that moment, Chen Qi felt its desperate aura. A young man acting on impulse, wanting to become a legend above the vast sea, ending up tragically confined in this narrow train, waiting painfully for death. Eventually, this aura of despair resonated with the train, turning into the monster it was now. Although it spoke human language, in essence, it was merely a stack of despairing emotions. As instructed by the Navy Admiral, he needed to bring the body back as intact as possible. Defeating the core was the best approach. "It''s time to send you home!" Chen Qi clenched his right fist, which was concentrated with Qi Power. As his words fell, the struggles of the crack wanderer suddenly became slower. In the end, unexpectedly, it gave up on resisting. Boom! Without hesitation, he delivered the explosive punch that violently shattered the heart of the crack wanderer, which had been accumulating Shadow Phase power in its chest. With the breaking of the crack wanderer''s heart, the previously restless carriage once again quieted down, and the crack wanderer, trapped here for ten long years, finally closed its weary eyes. "Finally, it''s over..." Chen Qi, feeling the pain from the tendrils wrapped around him, exhaled deeply. [You have defeated the Crack Wanderer...] Defeating the crack wanderer also meant the completion of Train Car No. 8. Chapter 123: Chapter 104: Shadow Charm [Defeated the Crack Lost One, Corruption Level reduced by 25%, gained 3500 Spiritual Points...] The crack dungeon gave a considerable amount of Spiritual Points. Chen Qi snapped his fingers "Residual Fire Envelop, stop." As the tiny blue flames on his body extinguished, the blood-red color in his eyes gradually faded. Chen Qi looked around. In the recent battle, the entire train car had turned into ruins. He picked up the black blade from the ground and then sat down on the wreckage of a chair. Suddenly, he asked himself "Why did I throw away the blade?" Thinking carefully, it seemed to be just a simple reason It felt more exhilarating to fight that way! As a forbidden artifact of the Blade Phase, Residual Fire Touch not only consumed a significant amount of physical strength but also had a major side effect. That is, when in the state of being enveloped by Residual Fire, it brought an unimaginable anger. Arrogance, madness, and other states would continue to breed under the rage. These emotions would severely affect judgment in normal combat, leading to some irrational behaviors. Temporary rampage feels great, but the aftermath is like cremation. If worn for even longer, he might even attack indiscriminately, friend or foe. Attack whoever he sees, slash whoever he sees! Although in the game forums, this kind of rage that attacks teammates was very popular among players, especially when about to clear a level. Slashing both teammates and the boss together!! But for Chen Qi, this rage could potentially pose a considerable risk. Imagine if the Flower Witch was right beside him while treating him. He laughed crazily and said, "A mere witch, nothing special, let me test your depth," and then slashed at her with the black blade. Given his current power. The consequences were unimaginable... Chen Qi shivered. However, compared to the excessive power provided under the Residual Fire Envelop state, the cost of rage was already quite small. Moreover, in Chen Qi''s view, rage wasn''t solely a side effect. Some Blade Release techniques also required the emotion of rage. Just as only magic can counter magic, rage could also resist some mental techniques. For example, here, he successfully resisted the desperate mental erosion from the Shadow Phase. Even, if combined with some other items, it could build a special play style. "Hope to find an item to offset the side effects of Blade Phase equipment in the future; my shoulder hurts..." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi touched his shoulder, feeling the fatigue from his body. His body was overextended... Residual Fire Envelop overdrew the body''s strength, combined with the power of the equipment itself, leading to unprecedented agility and strength. And this overdrawing affected every inch below the head. Just twenty seconds of Residual Fire Envelop had pushed his physical capabilities to an extreme! In the non-''Residual Fire Envelop'' state, thanks to Deep Sea Affinity, Residual Fire Touch still provided agility and strength bonuses, but it continued to drain physical strength. "Can''t hold on anymore, can''t wear it again..." Chen Qi, like an elegant magician, pulled up the shirt grasped at his chest. The shirt in his hand gradually turned into blue waves and finally condensed into a blue gem. Then, Chen Qi put the blue gem and the corpse of the Crack Lost One back into the backpack card. As the Crack Lost One died, the entrances and exits of the car reopened. The difficulty of car No. 8 was due to corruption. The condition to clear the level was to reach the driver''s cab and pull the train''s parking lever. In other words, theoretically, car No. 8 just needed to find the differences and could be cleared without fighting at all. But the Crack Lost One changed everything. The Crack Lost One was the reason so many Hunters died tragically. "Hope the road ahead is safe and there won''t be another Lost One." Chen Qi cautiously proceeded to the front car according to the guide. The journey was very smooth, and three minutes later, he reached the train''s driver''s cab. "Finally here, it should be this..." Chen Qi found the red parking lever. Gripping it with all his strength, he pulled it back hard. Rumble! Rumble! The entire car jolted violently, lights flickered, and items on the shelves wobbled, making a chaotic clattering noise. As the train''s braking system activated, its speed slowly decreased. [You have stopped the train, Corruption Level reduced by 10%, crack cleared!] Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead, smiling slightly "Cleared!" [Crack settlement in progress...] [Corruption Level reduced by 35% in total, current Corruption Level 16%.] [Stop it: Pulled the parking lever, reward +40% Perfect Pathfinder: You didn''t enter any wrong cars during the journey, reward +40%, increased chance of getting Lamp Phase rewards. Embodiment of Fear: You made the car''s horrifying monsters feel fear, reward +20% Monster Slayer: You defeated the biggest danger in the crack, the corrupted Crack Lost One, reward +80%] [Settlement complete, overall rating S! Obtained a No. 8 train-exclusive skill card chest and a Lamp Phase skill card chest.] Perfect! Chen Qi excitedly rubbed his hands. Achieving a perfect clearance rating in such a high-difficulty level even on the game forum would get him called a big shot by all the newcomers! [Do you wish to draw a Lamp Phase skill card, 20% rare, 80% epic] Lamp Phase skill card chest! Chen Qi''s heart skipped a beat. Many Lamp Phase skill cards were enhanced by inspiration. Over the past twenty days, Chen Qi had been practicing meditation, increasing his inspiration by 10 points. Discover stories with mvl Adding the previous Pale Potion, his inspiration reached an astonishing 60 points! Even the Mage apprentices of the White Tower Federation who had been practicing meditation since childhood might not surpass him in inspiration. "Draw!" Chen Qi said excitedly. A card with a candle flame back, burning like fire, appeared in his hand. The card face depicted a lantern traveler accompanied by a white dove, passing through a car scene. [You have obtained the Lamp Phase skill card ''White Dove Perception''.] [White Dove Perception Lv1 Nature Form: Lamp Usage requirement: Mastery of basic meditation and inspiration reaching 30. Effect: You can spread your spiritual power, extending your vision, significantly enhancing perception ability, and detecting the flow of spiritual power. Even with your eyes closed, you can still perceive all changes around you. At the same time, you gain a very small probability of danger premonition. Note: This skill is enhanced by inspiration.] Finally, a perception skill! Chen Qi was overjoyed. Previously, the Hunter''s Eye, which he got, was also a perception skill but mainly focused on enhancing vision. But its perception of blind spots was very weak. If he encountered an enemy adept at hiding their presence and attacking from behind, he had no solution at all. Fairly good skill! Chen Qi excitedly accepted the card. [Do you wish to draw another No. 8 train-exclusive skill card?] Draw again! Chen Qi excitedly tapped to draw again, and a card appeared in his hand like ink. The card back showed the reflection of a rat, while the front displayed a dark female figure in the car with a blush on her face, facing a shadow. What kind of card is this? Chen Qi looked at the card''s description. [Shadow Charm: Nature Form: Flower, Shadow Usage requirement: Inspiration reaching 25 Effect: Increases your dark affinity while exuding a unique charm, making shadow-type monsters willing to stay on you. Additionally, in darkness, your stealth ability is enhanced! Note: Turn off the light, and the night sneaks into your bed. Don''t you find the wriggling shadows adorable?] Another charm card? Chen Qi was secretly shocked. Am I fated with charm skill cards? Earlier, the Dragon Charm card he got had been gathering dust in the storage due to the lack of a dragon bloodline. Now, another charm card appeared. At this rate, he would transform into an enchanting demon... Chen Qi helplessly complained. If he were in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, which has many desires, these two charm cards would fetch an astronomical price. Fortunately, unlike Dragon Charm, this skill card had less strict usage conditions. Moreover, even excluding the effect of attracting shadow-type monsters, the ability to stay hidden in darkness was quite useful. Whether sailing on the sea or adventuring on an island, darkness was everywhere. Great stuff! Chen Qi didn''t hesitate and used both skill cards. Chapter 124: Chapter 105 Ans Treat "[You have acquired Dove Perception Lv1]" "[You have acquired Shadow Charm Lv1]" A flood of knowledge suddenly emerged within his mind. Both skills could be upgraded and Chen Qi checked the Spiritual Power Points he had accumulated. The Spiritual Power Points obtained from the crack, along with those he saved from his daily tasks and those used for upgrading his meditation method, totaled 5000 Spiritual Power Points! That was enough to upgrade both skills. Chen Qi decisively used his Spiritual Power Points to upgrade his skills. "[Your Dove Perception has increased to Lv3 and gained a minor perception passive effect, improving your perception ability.]" "[Your Shadow Charm has increased to Lv3 and gained a minor dark concealment passive effect, enhancing your concealment and affinity abilities.]" In an instant, 4000 Spiritual Points vanished like smoke. Chen Qi felt the vast knowledge in his mind. Two Skill Cards, one enhanced his perceptual abilities and the other his concealment abilities! Of course, the most significant gain from this journey to the crack was the Occupation Card promised by the navy admiral, Old White Dove. Although he was a bit heavy-handed, he had indeed successfully completed the commission! A prompt popped up. "[The crack will close in one hour.]" After packing up, Chen Qi prepared to leave the crack. Unlike a normal crack, after stopping, the shadow creatures from the entire Train No. 8 became restless. Therefore, he would encounter many shadow monsters on the way back. But for Chen Qi now, these monsters were merely a matter of one slash. Chen Qi cleared from the head to the tail of the carriage, earning 1000 Spiritual Points. Half an hour later, he reached the first carriage. He pushed open the car door and stepped out of Train No. 8. Chen Qi raised his hand to shield his eyes from the dazzling sunlight. Once off the train, a breath of fresh air hit his face. Chen Qi took a deep breath; the cool air instantly filled his lungs and dispelled the stale air of the carriage. This world was more comfortable. Chen Qi smiled and said, "At this time, I should head back to Maro Town, rest for the night, and just in time for a free meal at An''s." He steered his small houseboat toward Maro Town. ... ... Maro Town. The daylight slowly dimmed, and the sky was painted a warm, orange-red hue, reflecting off the sea and resembling a beautiful ink painting. At this moment, near the dock, a large pot was placed on a patch of grass, surrounded by many cooking tools, seasonings, and numerous luxurious ingredients. Thirteen people were gathered around it. They were the Hammer Phase craftsmen building the defensive structures and weather tower of Maro Town. After consulting, to celebrate the initial completion of Maro Town''s defenses, they decided to have a lavish feast tonight! At that moment, An was sitting quietly on a rock, reading a book, waiting for Chen Qi''s return. A white-haired, bearded craftsman resembling a dwarf looked around. Second-tier Hammer Phase dwarf, an occupation that affects appearance and was not uncommon in Shell Country. The dwarf craftsman, starving, said, "Teacher An, what are you waiting for? If we start cooking now, we can eat straight away tonight!" "Please wait a moment, I want to wait for a chef friend..." The dwarf craftsman''s eyes widened, "Teacher An, isn''t your father a tavern owner? He should be good at cooking, why not let him do it?" An frowned, her usually calm face looking as if she had seen a terrifying demon, "You wouldn''t want to eat the food my father makes." An closed her book and explained to everyone, "It''s a chef friend of mine and a Transcendent Chef who has been featured in the newspapers. If we can wait for him, we will have a delicious feast tonight." "A chef who has been in the newspapers! Really..." Everyone patted their bellies. Transcendent Chefs were very rare! The leading dwarf craftsman swallowed hard. He had heard that recently, at the pier of Moonstone City, there was an extremely cost-effective and delicious Water Elf restaurant, reasonably priced and wonderfully tasty. Unfortunately, they were stuck on Maro Island to construct the weather detection tower! The food in Maro Town was disastrously bad. Nothing but salted fish! They were willing to wait for a Transcendent Chef''s cooking! The dwarf craftsman waited for three minutes and then anxiously asked, "Teacher An, may I ask what the Transcendent Chef is doing, and how long will it take for him to arrive?" An replied softly, "He went to deal with the crack on Train No. 8, and if all goes well, he should be here in two hours." "Two hours... Train No. 8!" The dwarf craftsman exclaimed in shock. That crack had already caused many deaths! The dwarf craftsman asked doubtfully, "Can we really wait for him? I heard from someone who escaped the train that there is a humanoid monster in that crack that can manipulate shadow power!" "A humanoid monster?" An''s pupils shrank slightly, her briefing to Chen Qi contained no information on any humanoid monster. She immediately inquired, "Can you elaborate?" The dwarf craftsman stroked his thick white beard and muttered, "That person, terrified, told me that just when he was about to complete the challenge, he encountered a crying young man who then transformed into a monster. That monster''s strength has reached the level of a Second-order Transcendent! Can you believe it? A crack that only allows First-order Transcendents has a Second-order monster." "Second-order Transcendent..." An''s brow furrowed even more. With a normal Train No. 8, one could complete the challenge just by having high inspiration, even without needing different observations, just by observing the spiritual field. Thus, she felt confident in Chen Qi''s inspiration and his ability to easily overcome the challenge. But if there was a Second-order humanoid monster, the situation would be completely different. Was she being too confident? An regretted a twinge of self-blame; she hadn''t known about this information. She should have spent more time gathering more information before allowing Chen Qi to enter the crack. What if Chen Qi were to be seriously injured because of this information? An regretfully bit her nail, as the new mentor in Maro Town, she clearly had been negligent. "I hope nothing goes wrong..." Just then, she heard a familiar voice from behind her. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Teacher An, may I ask what you''re planning to eat tonight?" Chen Qi greeted everyone with a smile. "Ah!?" An turned around, her deep blue eyes staring blankly at Chen Qi: "That was fast..." It wasn''t even dark yet, and he had already returned! An asked curiously: "How was it?" Chen Qi rubbed his sore shoulders: "It was somewhat challenging, but luckily I was a cut above and just managed to get through!" "You got through..." Discover hidden content at §Þ?? An''s mouth fell open slightly, then she smiled, relieved; it seemed her worries had been needless. Chen Qi''s development might be better than she had anticipated. The dwarven craftsmen and others also stared wide-eyed: "Are you kidding? You''re saying you, got through the Number 8 Train crack?" The crack affected the establishment of barrier-type defense facilities. They had been troubled by the Number 8 Train crack lately and were well aware of its terrifying nature. They never expected that many people they had sent couldn''t solve the issue. Yet a chef had done it so nonchalantly. Chen Qi looked at everyone''s astonished expressions and said calmly: "As long as the inspiration is high, this crack isn''t tough." "Is that so..." The craftsmen looked at each other, stunned. After they had eaten, they definitely had to check out the Number 8 Train crack themselves. "The first thing after getting through the crack was to have a feast to celebrate." An stood up and took out a bird''s carcass from her backpack card: "Qi, you arrived just in time, I wonder if you''re free to join us for a meal, we really need a chef." I knew it, there''s no such thing as a free dinner... Chen Qi rubbed his hands together and agreed to An''s request. Since he had come ashore, the usually calm An had been looking at him like he was a delicious meal. After eating the meal prepared by Chen Qi, An realized even more that the food in Maro Town was truly subpar. An said happily: "To trouble you, what about half of a Skyfire Bird as payment for cooking?" "Skyfire Bird?" Chen Qi was suddenly startled. Like the Ghost Fire Fish, Skyfire Birds were extremely dangerous creatures. In terms of danger, they were comparable to sea overlords. Skyfire Birds were very cunning, preferring to attack from a high altitude. They only descended to capture their prey after confirming their prey was scorched. For a small houseboat like Chen Qi''s, encountering a Skyfire Bird meant sheer bad luck. Also, the meat juice of the Skyfire Bird was delicious, a rare ingredient indeed. After being cooked, it provided a small resistance to flame and an enhancement to the constitution! It was also one of the most ideal ingredients for Transcendent chefs to cook with. Chen Qi asked in amazement, "Teacher An, where did you get the Skyfire Bird," An spoke calmly: "Because I bought a new spell book, I''ve been a bit short on money lately. I originally planned to hunt a sea overlord, get some of its scales by going to the places where they frequently appear. However, unfortunately, I didn''t find the sea overlord, and there was no sign of it on the ocean; eventually, I was lucky to come across this Skyfire Bird." Sea overlord¡­ Chen Qi kept his expression steady and swallowed. An actually planned to hunt a sea overlord! If it were a regular Third-order Transcendent, it would be difficult to defeat a sea overlord. However, An was a high-achieving graduate of the Bei Country Royal University. Now, the sea overlord was just a child; the outcome could be unimaginable if it really encountered An. Fortunate indeed... Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief internally. Lately, the sea overlord had been in his White Tree Sanctuary, eating the fish feed he bought every day, nearly becoming a homebody. As a result, the likelihood of An catching it was not high. Chen Qi took the Skyfire Bird and chuckled: "That''s really lucky, Skyfire Bird is indeed a Transcendent delicacy!" Why do you two speak so effortlessly about such daunting tasks? The craftsmen were dumbfounded, one smoothly handled the Skyfire Bird, the other nonchalantly got through the Number 8 Train. At the moment, a watching dwarven craftsman furrowed his brows and advised: "Teacher An, I advise you to give up on hunting the sea overlord. Haven''t you read the newspaper? Recently, a beast from the Sea God Pirate Group, along with the sea overlord, obliterated an iron steamship! Even if you can defeat the sea overlord, if you antagonize the existence behind the sea overlord, it''s unthinkable." An softly said, "That''s also true." Wait, could this monster of the Sea God Pirate Group be referring to me? Chen Qi hadn''t expected that his affairs could reach the craftsmen of Maro Town. That''s the influence of newspapers. However, if An really antagonized the terrifying existence behind the sea overlord, the consequences indeed could be unthinkable! I might actually die... Chen Qi picked up the knife and began chopping vegetables at the campsite. It was time to showcase his culinary skills! The craftsmen immediately drooled shamelessly. An said nothing but sat on a rock, quietly waiting for Chen Qi to cook. Chapter 125: Chapter 106: Crying Cat Head Snap, snap! "It''s time to showcase real skills." Chen Qi donned his apron and began chopping vegetables. Each knife stroke was swift, precise, and fierce. In less than ten minutes, ingredients enough for twenty people were neatly placed in bowls. Next, Chen Qi started the stove, sprinkled the seasonings, and began stir-frying. Secret technique, single-handed wok toss! Under high heat, each stir was like a dancing note, his actions incredibly skillful. The aroma was already coming out. Plating. Finally, using his dark skills, he concocted a sauce with the soul seasoning and poured it! In an instant, the fragrance of the meat and vegetables danced like a culinary goddess in the flames, beckoning everyone. The onlooking craftsmen couldn''t help but drool. Even An, who was engrossed in her book, couldn''t resist taking a sniff! This was the complete version of Transcendent cooking, coupled with the power of soul seasoning! Chen Qi completed a series of dishes in one go. Braised abalone, strawberry jam bread, potato-sauce roasted beef ribs, vegetable soup, egg pudding, lobster, stir-fried pork... The once empty table was instantly filled. The overlapping aromas became even richer! Couldn''t resist anymore! The dwarf craftsman was the first to speak: "Everyone, I''m a simple man, forget dining etiquette, I''ll start first." "Me too!" ... "Take your time." Chen Qi smiled, feeling a sense of accomplishment when someone wanted to eat the food he''d made. After days of practice, his skills had greatly improved! The dwarf craftsman took a bite of the beef rib mixed with potato sauce, his cheeks turning a mesmerized red. Fragrant, so very fragrant! The dwarf craftsman praised: "Buddy, you''re amazing, not only is your food delicious, but you can also pass through Train No. 8." The others joined in. "Yeah, I wonder if you have a chef rating, I heard there''s a chef competition in Moonstone City, and the winner gets top-tier ingredients, you should totally join!" "The chef competition, that''s in more than a month, right? I''ll find time to participate." Chen Qi didn''t chat much, he started preparing the last transcendent ingredient. Even though his constitution had far surpassed ordinary people, the Phoenix Firebird ingredient could still provide a significant boost. Therefore, he decided to showcase his complete culinary skills! Add devil''s chili and Phoenix Firebird! Under high heat, a dish was perfectly formed! [You have cooked Stir-fried Devil''s Chili Phoenix Firebird (Extra Spicy Version), gained 150 Spiritual Points!] An looked at the final dish, her blue eyes flashing red. This dish was full of chili peppers. No, to be accurate, the chili peppers had a little bit of dish! What should she eat next? An lifted her head and stared at Chen Qi with kitten-like eyes, calmly saying: "Shouldn''t there be some sugar?" "No need!" Chen Qi gave a cool smile, adding some chili powder with soul seasoning, professionally explaining: "This transcendent ingredient has a fire attribute, it perfectly matches with the devil''s chili, the spicier it is, the more it can stimulate the ingredient''s power!" An couldn''t argue, softly saying: "Indeed, transcendent power always comes at a price..." Not a problem, just one dish, An tremblingly picked up a chopstick, grabbed a bird leg, and ate it. "It should be fine..." Chen Qi tried it as well. The next second, their tongues burst into flames! Powerful! Chen Qi reacted quickly, taking a gulp of water. Though it was a bit spicy, overall, it tasted pretty good. His condition was bearable! Chen Qi curiously asked: "How is it?" "Not bad, I can handle spicy foods pretty well, and I''ve had professional fire resistance training..." An, at this moment, had turned into a white, crying kitten''s head because of the spiciness. More precisely, a burning, crying kitten''s head. Spiciness and transcendent power erupted on their taste buds! "Wooo..wooo..." Thud! The usually calm An was rolling around on the ground. This was the price of extracting transcendent power! Chen Qi stifled his laughter. A moment later, a prompt appeared before him. [You consumed the transcendent ingredient Phoenix Firebird, Constitution +3, gained minor burning resistance.] Now, Ghost Fire Oil had become an important weapon coating for Chen Qi. Minor burning resistance was quite a decent attribute boost. Moreover, the meat of the Phoenix Firebird was really good. If it weren''t for the devil''s chili, it would''ve been a really nice dish. Deliciousness and pain coexisted. The two of them regained their composure and started eating the normal dishes. Out of control... An calmed down, blushing, wiping away the tears from the corner of her eyes, and sat back on her small chair. An was born into a commoner family, and to avoid being looked down upon at the Royal University, she always paid great attention to her manners. She didn''t expect that the etiquette she had maintained for years would be defeated by a dish. Fortunately, the other dishes were really tasty! "Delicious." An happily ate a piece of fruit pudding and asked: "By the way, Qi, who commissioned you to go to Train No. 8, was it that Navy Admiral Old Bai Ou?" "!" Chen Qi was shocked that she knew about this. "Yes, after finishing the meal, I''m planning to head back to Moonstone City, go to the navy office, and find Old Bai Ou to complete the commission." An curiously asked: "What''s the commission? Is it a second-tier occupation card?" Although it seemed unbelievable, in An''s spiritual vision, Chen Qi already possessed the strength to advance to the second tier! You guessed it too accurately... Chen Qi nodded: "Yes, it''s a Lamp Phase occupation card..." Lamp Phase! An was taken aback. In Shell Country, besides the news agency and the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, almost no other large-scale Lamp Phase organizations existed. And these two exclusive organizations, even with their small numbers, still had a shortage of internal occupation cards. Some seniors with enough experience and strength had waited ten years without receiving the promised promotion occupation card. And the White Tower Federation, which controlled the origin-level Hunter organization [Lighthouse], had no intention of recruiting outsiders in this era. Even at Bei Country Royal University, Lamp Phase wasn''t very popular. As a novice mentor, An had rarely seen Lamp Phase occupation cards: "Are you sure? Lamp Phase organizations are very rare, and maintaining the Lamp Phase principles means you can''t live a peaceful life." Unlike the first choice, the nature of a second-tier occupation card was crucial. It was like choosing a major in university. Although the book Extraordinary Path recorded that there were ways to remedy a wrong nature choice. The cost of making such corrections was prohibitively expensive, not something an ordinary person could bear. Chen Qi smiled bitterly. In An''s eyes, choosing Lamp Phase had a bleak future and made it hard to live a peaceful life. Where the heart goes, so goes the nature. Sometimes, a person''s nature choice disregards the future. Besides, in Chen Qi''s eyes, the world was heading toward destruction and the peaceful era was ending. In such times, only those who kept moving forward could reach the pinnacle. Peace, what was that? Fighting and adventure were the real deals! Lamp Phase was a pretty good choice. To Chen Qi, it was one of the best choices. Chen Qi looked up at the slightly bright moon in the sky: "This world is vast, I still want to see more." Not satisfied with a peaceful life? An recalled many legends of the sea: "I see..." In fact, her intuition told her that Lamp Phase was indeed a good choice. Lamp Phase was both an explorer and a guide. In An''s memory, there were quite a few legendary figures in the Lamp Phase. Legend had it that the Ice Witch''s occupation card was a legendary-grade Ice Lamp Phase card. The strength of Lamp Phase Transcendents was not weak. Due to the lack of support from transcendent organizations, the hardest part of the Lamp Phase path was the difficulty of advancing. But in the Crack Tide, personal advancement no longer depended on transcendent organizations or noble patronage but on one''s own strength. Under the Crack Tide, anything was possible. Even without joining a transcendent organization, unimaginable monsters could still be born, just like the legendary Deep Sea Hunter. Not a bad choice, An shifted the topic, requesting: "By the way, Qi, can you give me a ride to Moonstone City later? I happen to be heading there as well." Chen Qi asked curiously: "Going to Moonstone City, for what? An patted her empty pockets: "Do you know about the recent major navy operation?" Chen Qi asked puzzledly: "Major navy operation?" An explained: "In the Crack Sea, according to the meteorological bureau''s findings, a large number of cracks have formed in the forbidden Sea Demon Gorge due to the Sea Demon''s song, many powerful figures have fallen there, which means, besides the cracks themselves, there are many sunken relics, attracting countless adventurers." An looked out to the distant sea: "I''m also planning to go to the Sea Demon Gorge to make some money." "Sea Demon Gorge?" Chen Qi took out a sea chart from his backpack card. Sea Demon Gorge was located beyond the near sea, further into the Crack Sea. From the game forums, he remembered it was a place with many dungeons. But at the same time, it was home to many dangerous sea beasts. The most famous of which were the Sea Demons that resembled humans. The Sea Demons'' songs were powerful mental attacks, capable of driving people to kill each other! An continued explaining: "Personally, I can''t pass through the dangerous Sea Demon Gorge, so I''m planning to go to the navy office in Moonstone City and hitch a ride on the navy ships. My spells should be quite helpful." "Teacher An, your spells can outperform fifty cannons no problem." Chen Qi said, while assessing his own strength. With his current strength, he should be able to safely set foot in the Crack Sea. An leaned in closer, softly saying: "Moreover, according to the latest White Dove newspaper report, the Witch is likely to head to the Sea Demon Gorge." "Do you think I won''t encounter the Witch? Although the possibility is low since the Witch is always mysterious." An finished eating a whole piece of fruit pudding. The dwarf craftsman eating beside them suddenly said: "You better hope not, if any of you meets the Flower Witch, there might not even be a corpse left, turned into residue in her alchemy pot." Witch, how terrifying. To the life-cherishing dwarf craftsman, he wished never to encounter such powerful beings in his life, regardless of their nature. "Hmm..." An was silent for a moment, then nodded, raising her glass to Chen Qi: "Let''s hope neither of us encounters the Witch, cheers to surviving!" Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I''ve already been targeted by the Witch, Chen Qi thought bitterly, raising his glass: "Yes, cheers to surviving!" Clink! In the midst of everyone''s cheers, the clinking glasses produced a crisp sound! Unknowingly, night had deepened. The food on the dining table was finished by everyone, even the plates licked clean. Chen Qi returned to his small houseboat and slept for a while. The next day at noon. "Qi!" At the dock, An had changed into a convenient white shirt and trousers, holding a wooden magic wand taller than herself, and waved to him. She lightly stepped onto Chen Qi''s small boat. "It''s time to collect the reward." Continue reading at §Þ?? Chen Qi started the small houseboat, heading to Moonstone City. Chapter 126: Chapter 107 Second-tier Shadow Phase Occupation Card ... ... Moonstone City, Navy Office. In an office filled with sea charts and schedules. Admiral Bai Ou sat in his chair, lighting a cigarette. He shook his head in frustration, as recent clashes between the Navy and pirate groups mostly ended in failure. They had neglected the pirates for too long, and by the time they were prepared to deal with them, these pirates had already grown from small fry into massive man-eating sharks. Among the four great pirate emperors, the young Ice Demon Pirate Group was somewhat weaker. Moreover, due to the Navy''s internal conflict years ago, the Navy had been weakened for too long. "Nothing but trouble. I should have become an edge hunter back then, gone to the frontier for a couple of years, and now I could have retired. Sigh, I should have retired long ago." Bai Ou exhaled a puff of smoke. In his troubles, he also recalled his wife''s nagging. To retrieve their son''s body, his wife wanted him to post the commission to the entire Hunter Association, spread it throughout Moonstone City! Furthermore, she had grabbed him by the neck, demanding the body be reclaimed before their son''s death anniversary! Otherwise, the powerful family behind her, which controlled the Magic Bullet Company, would personally issue a hefty commission! Bai Ou shook his head, muttering to himself: "The law cannot be violated. If people knew an Admiral was using so many resources for a dead person, how would that look..." The Navy''s reputation was already bad enough; he didn''t want to add more fuel to the fire. "A transcendent capable of clearing Train No. 8, where to find such a person?" Just then, Bai Ou suddenly sensed a familiar aura. The aura of the Cup Phase, the smell of cooking. Could it be? He stood up, pushed open the office door, and curiously headed downstairs. Sure enough, in the luxurious reception room downstairs, he saw a young black-haired boy and a white-haired girl. He didn''t recognize the white-haired girl, but her white uniform indicated she was an excellent student in the Mage program at the Bei Country Royal University. And the black-haired boy was the chef he had commissioned! Their presence here must mean he had likely completed the commission! Pei Lu had not lied, this person was indeed capable... A weight lifted off Bai Ou''s chest. After arriving in Moonstone City, Chen Qi and An had no hesitation, going directly to Bai Ou''s Navy office. The receptionist said to Chen Qi and An: "Please wait a moment. Mr. Bai Ou is on his lunch break. I will notify him in an hour." Wait for what! Bai Ou immediately spoke: "Young chef and miss, good afternoon." Bai Ou could not wait to complete this commission, then go back and report to his wife. Chen Qi turned his head in surprise, they had just arrived and were already noticed. An was a bit nervous, as it was her first time meeting a Navy Admiral. Chen Qi winked at Bai Ou. It was really done... Bai Ou coughed twice: "Please follow me upstairs, we can talk there." An tilted her head slightly, wondering why she was called. She was just passing by! Chen Qi and An followed Bai Ou up the spiral staircase, through the corridor, and into Bai Ou''s office. An office piled with scattered files. Chen Qi retrieved the Lost One''s body from his backpack card. A mangled, unrecognizable corpse. Despite this, Bai Ou immediately recognized the identity of the corpse, gently caressing its cold and decayed face. He bent down, straightened the hair and clothes of the body, and picked up a blanket to cover it. "Sigh..." After a long while, Bai Ou looked up and calmly said: "Thank you, chef. I will now get your commission reward." Bai Ou went to the safe, taking out a key to search for the occupation card. Chen Qi rubbed his hands in anticipation. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the New Sun game, unless relying on transcendent organizations, the occupation cards received were mostly a matter of luck. Though the boosts from second-tier occupation cards were not much, they were enough to build an initial combat system. Hopefully, it''s a combat-related occupation card... Chen Qi hoped. His first-tier occupation was chef, a purely supportive occupation card. For him, the best choice was to get a combat-related occupation card. Bai Ou retrieved a card with interlaced light and dark, along with a delicate silver box, from his safe. "Thank you again. Although this occupation card differs slightly from a traditional Lamp Phase card, it is still a very good one." Bai Ou handed the iron box and the card to Chen Qi. Chen Qi looked at the card. The back of the card showed a burning candle, casting an infinitely deep shadow under its light. Continue reading stories on §Þ?? The shadow squirmed, as if hiding a demon within. It was a rare Lamp-Shadow Phase occupation card... Chen Qi examined the front of the card. The front depicted in tarot card style, a figure in black soaked in blood, gazing at distant stars over a pile of corpses. How rare... Chen Qi was taken aback. As a strategy content creator, he couldn''t instantly recall this occupation card. A special prompt appeared before Chen Qi''s eyes. [The Traveling Shadow Assassin Rank: Second Nature Form: Lamp, Shadow Usage Conditions: 30 Inspiration points, First Order occupation card fully digested Passive Skills: Assassin''s Talent (Shadow): Enhanced reaction ability, slight augmentation to shadow and concealment skills, meanwhile, slight increase in shadow phase skill comprehension. Note: I am an emotionless assassin. Traveling Will (Lamp): Slight resistance to mental attacks, slight enhancement to lamp and perception skills, slight increase in lamp skill comprehension. Note: No one can stop my journey! Active Skills: Dark Concealment: In the darkness, you can hide your sound, appearance, and even the aura of your spiritual power. Note: After this job, I''ll retire and see the outside world.] "Such a long occupation card name..." Chen Qi grumbled. This occupation card seemed to be a special variant of the Shadow Phase assassin. He then examined the Shadow Assassin''s skills. Two passive skills, one active skill. The most important aspect of a second-tier occupation card was its passive skills. The slight increase in comprehension for both Lamp and Shadow Phase skills, though minimal, was crucial! Except for some legendary transcendent relics or opportunities, comprehension in Nature Form skills could only be acquired through occupation cards. Even a small increase was a huge breakthrough! Many transcendent skills couldn''t be learned without this slight comprehension. For instance, Shadow Phase''s Dark Concealment and Shadow Power both required this slight comprehension. It expanded his potential skill tree significantly. Building a combat system around these inconspicuous passive skills was what second-order transcendents needed to do. The key to determining the strength of a second-order transcendent lay in whether they could build a reasonable combat system. The Black Rabbit Chen Qi had previously encountered had Hammer Phase comprehension and mechanical affinity, allowing him to wear custom workshop armor. Chen Qi took another glance. Additionally, there were bonuses to mental resistance and reaction ability. "Not bad, not bad." Chen Qi smiled to himself. A second-tier occupation card providing so many bonuses was very rare. The more common Lamp Phase second-tier occupation card, "Traveler," had a fleeing skill, Light Feather Skill, and an important support skill, Weather Forecast, along with agility and inspiration boosts and a slight increase in lamp phase comprehension. From Chen Qi''s perspective, purely in matters of combat, the Shadow Assassin far surpassed the Traveler. As Bai Ou mentioned, this truly was a valuable occupation card. Additionally, upon digestion, Chen Qi''s Hunter Yu Huo would enhance the passive skills of this occupation. It was a pretty good combat enhancement. Besides these enhancements, all second-tier occupation cards would alter the spiritual power source within the body. We''ll talk about it back on the small houseboat... Chen Qi put away the occupation card. Digesting a second-tier occupation card required a quiet place. Chapter 127: Chapter 108: Young man, would you like to join the Navy? Generous benefits! Old Bai Ou handed him the reward, which aside from the Occupation Card, included a silver box. Old Bai Ou said, "Chef, this box is a special request from my wife, an additional reward for this operation." There was additional compensation? Chen Qi opened the elegantly crafted silver box. Inside the silver box, only six small bullets were placed. But on the bullets, intricate deep blue spiral patterns were carved. [Spiral Magic Bullet - Third Generation Universal Model Introduction: The latest type of bullet produced by the Magic Bullet Company, it can be loaded without special firearms. Effect: Upon hitting the target, it will generate a giant spiral sphere with a two-meter radius, annihilating everything within the sphere with tremendous energy.] Bullets produced by the Magic Bullet Company were famously well-known within the Shell Country firearm organizations! It is said that the raw materials they use to produce the bullets all come from an extremely dangerous B-level crack. One of these bullets is worth at least one hundred thousand Shell Coins. And without a membership, one wouldn''t even have the chance to purchase the bullets. A pretty nice additional reward, Chen Qi accepted the bullets: "Thank you, Mr. Bai Ou." Old Bai Ou smiled: "No need to thank me, I''m the one who should be grateful. I''ve been losing sleep over this matter for several days." Right after that, he suddenly thought of something, changed the subject, and asked: "May I ask, Chef, are you from the newspaper?" Why does everyone think I''m from the newspaper? Chen Qi broke into a sweat: "Not really, I guess I could barely be considered an informant for the newspaper." Newspaper informants could probably be lined up for a kilometer. Hearing a negative response, Old Bai Ou''s mouth curled up slightly: "Chef, if you haven''t joined the newspaper, I wonder if you''re interested in becoming a member of our navy? Currently, with pirates running rampant and the Crack Tide descending, our navy is in need of fresh blood!" Having seen countless young people, Old Bai Ou could tell that even among the talents of the Royal University, Chen Qi was a rare gem. High inspiration, delicious cooking, and a strong fighter! And he was also very young. By chance, the navy was in need of such young people. Now, he could not miss this opportunity. An Hui, who had been silent at the side, was shocked. The Naval Grand Admiral was actually inviting Chen Qi to join their ranks! Chen Qi was somewhat at a loss for a moment. Old Bai Ou did not hesitate and continued to up the ante: "If you wish to advance to Third Rank, with my connections, getting you a Third Rank Lamp Phase Occupation Card from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau wouldn''t be an issue. Or finding someone to go to the underground gutter to buy a Shadow Phase Third Rank Occupation Card is also not a problem." The difficulty of obtaining a Third Rank Occupation Card far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people. Inside the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, countless people yearned for a Third Rank Lamp Phase Occupation Card. And the gutter, an abandoned sanctuary from the old era and a forbidden land independent from the six major plates, even deeper in the world. Obtaining a Shadow Phase Third Rank Occupation Card from the gutter was an incredibly difficult task. Chen Qi felt cornered for a moment. Explore more at §Þ?? Being recognized by the admiral and joining the navy offered rich benefits, including a Third Rank Occupation Card! Indeed, it was a tempting offer. But, I refuse! Although the conditions were very enticing, he had no intention of joining the navy. He currently had a good relationship with the Flower Witch and also possessed the talent of Deep Sea Affinity. The navy''s goals, apart from eradicating pirates, were to combat the Sea Beasts that threatened the land. Joining the navy would be like walking into a lion''s den, and it wouldn''t be conducive to his future actions. He needed to think of a reason to refuse... Chen Qi cleared his throat: "Mr. Bai Ou, I currently have no intention of joining any transcendent organizations. I just want to be an ordinary traveling chef, living a peaceful and free life. Moreover, I''m afraid I might not be able to withstand the navy''s intense training." Is that too unbelievable? Chen Qi thought to himself. "..." Alas, the navy still has too poor a reputation... Old Bai Ou sighed: "Is that so? However, if you change your mind, you can find me anytime." "Sure." After saying goodbye to Old Bai Ou, Chen Qi and An Hui left the navy office once An Hui finished his business. ... ... The gentle breeze blew comfortably through the streets of Moonstone City. "Phew..." An Hui, walking on the street with his hands outstretched, let out a long breath. She met a navy admiral for the first time and was inexplicably called up. One must know, even at the Bei Country Royal University, a navy admiral would be considered a mentor-level figure! Just now, she was so nervous she dared not make a peep! However, later, thanks to Bai Ou''s arrangements, she was able to smoothly board a navy ship. This was also Chen Qi''s merit. This way, she could head to Sea Demon Gorge and make a fortune. An placed her hands behind her back and proceeded with light steps like an excited cat, it had been a while since she''d battled a formidable foe. Then, she turned her head, her blue eyes inquisitive like a fox''s. Her little head was now full of questions: "Qi, why did Bai Ou say you''re with the press?" As Chen Qi walked, he explained: "Previously, I exchanged information with Perul, a reporter from the Dove Times, using intelligence. I guess you could say I was her informant." Perul, the legendary chief reporter of the Dove Times! "Oh~" Following that, An continued to inquire: S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Qi, why did you refuse to join the navy? Recently, the navy received a large amount of funding and supernatural resources." An really didn''t understand. Based on the recent situation, once Chen Qi joined the navy, he would receive quite enviable treatment. Due to the Crack Tides, Shell Country had provided the navy with a significant budget along with supernatural resources. Moreover, according to newspaper reports, the navy was about to establish an insurance system to provide every sailor with medical and casualty insurance, along with housing benefits. More importantly, with the help of a Fourth-Rank navy admiral, becoming a navy vice-admiral within five years wasn''t a problem at all! Bai Ou had even promised to help him obtain a Third-Rank Occupation Card. This was an opportunity many yearned for in their dreams. An recalled when she herself climbed to the Third Rank. In the White Tower Federation''s academy, she fought fiercely at the cost of her life, defeating ten Second-Tier Book Phases geniuses in a row and becoming the dark horse, securing the third place and acquiring a Third-Rank Book Phase Occupation Card. Besides, building the combat system for a Second-Tier profession also cost an unimaginable sum. If one could get the navy''s help, a lot of money could be reimbursed. Chen Qi always refused many promising opportunities right in front of her. Chen Qi was silent for a moment, his gaze drifting into the distance, and then he replied: "I''m not too fond of the navy''s atmosphere, having to train early every day, and not being able to choose my own destinations. I prefer the freedom of sailing." An nodded: "Freedom, huh." She was someone who went with the flow. If too free, sometimes she wouldn''t even know what to do. However, she faintly felt Chen Qi was definitely not the peace-loving chef he appeared to be on the surface. Following that, she gazed into the distance. They had arrived at Moonstone City''s port, where Chen Qi''s small houseboat awaited them. To prepare for the trip to Sea Demon Gorge, she still needed to purchase some equipment and potions. It was time to part ways. In the breeze, An smiled: "Then, goodbye, Qi. Next, I''m heading to Sea Demon Gorge. If you get a chance, you should visit too. Your dining boat business could do quite well there." "Hmm." Chen Qi walked up to his small houseboat and waved goodbye to An. But at that moment, An''s eyes suddenly sharpened! Something wasn''t right! She stared at the small houseboat and took her Magic Wand out of her backpack card, making a "shushing" gesture. "Shush..." What''s the matter? Chen Qi was startled. An, holding her Magic Wand, walked gracefully to Chen Qi''s side and whispered: "There is an extremely faint Spiritual Power disturbance on your boat, a thief..." "A thief???" Chen Qi looked at his swaying little houseboat. All his valuable belongings, including the Deep Sea Water Elf, were kept in his backpack card. The only things of any value were the refrigerator and the ship lamp. But An''s Spiritual Power detection was incredibly strong; even the faintest disturbance couldn''t escape her search. There couldn''t be a mistake, there really was someone there! Chen Qi took a step forward, puzzled. Which scoundrel dared to steal his stuff? Could it be remnants of the Black Rabbit gang? Then, he saw a panicked little black flower from the boat''s window. Chen Qi gritted his teeth: "Hiss..." Chapter 128: Chapter 109: Promotion to Second-tier, Shadow Assassin! "Shh, don''t make a sound..." An''s eyes were cold as she stood in front of Chen Qi, aiming her magic wand at the small houseboat. A fierce whirlwind suddenly rose around them, as spiritual power converged at the tip of the wand! Just a mere thief, she would bring them to justice! Doomed! Chen Qi placed a hand on his forehead. The uneasy little black flower was undeniably the Flower Witch. Why had the Flower Witch come to his boat? An, after all, was an official from Shell Country, and now, the Flower Witch was on Shell Country''s official bounty order. If she truly discovered the Flower Witch, she might just stuff her into a sack and drag her off to claim the reward. Most importantly, on this bustling wharf, they absolutely couldn''t expose the Flower Witch''s identity! He must stop An Aotian from discovering the true identity of the Flower Witch. Firstly, keep the Flower Witch well hidden... Chen Qi organized his thoughts. Then, the Flower Witch poked half her head out of the boat window. Stare¡ª Although her eyes were hidden by the hood, Chen Qi could still feel that intense gaze filled with a trace of hostility. Being suddenly pointed at with a magic wand was by no means a pleasant experience. "..." For a moment, Chen Qi was stunned. "Hmm?" An''s grip on the magic wand loosened slightly. Not a thief? When facing a nearly completed magic cannon, a thief''s first reaction should be to run! She knew that once she fired the magic cannon, this small houseboat would be obliterated! Yet, the person opposite her seemed to want to fight her while showing no fear in the face of such mighty spiritual power. Moreover, their own spiritual power field wasn''t in the slightest bit disordered. It was a master! And there seemed to be a faint scent of perfume. A young woman? In that instant, An thought of her senior at Royal University who loved seafood. Who is this? Why is she on your boat? An turned her head and asked coldly, "Qi, who is this?" "An avid foodie, a devoted fan of moonlight fish, and just like me, an informant for the newspaper," Chen Qi improvised a vague identity for the Flower Witch: "She has spent quite some money in my street-side restaurant, so we''re rather familiar. However, she''s rather scatterbrained." Avid foodie... The dining boat itself was a place of business, and it was marginally reasonable for a customer to be waiting in a restaurant. An blinked and leaned in to whisper, "But why is she dressed so warmly?" The Flower Witch quickly bowed her head again, not wanting An to see her. Chen Qi explained, "She''s sick, there''s something odd about her face." There was no one more recognisable than a witch who grew flowers. An was shocked, realising her own indiscretion. During the course of studying the path of the Transcendent, it wasn''t uncommon to see individuals with disfigured faces. She had just threatened a sick person. An put away her magic wand and bowed, "I am very sorry, I was rude just now." Stare¡ª The Flower Witch timidly replied, "It''s okay..." An lifted her head, her blue eyes like those of a hawk, curiously staring at the Flower Witch for a moment, then turned her curious gaze toward Chen Qi. Something was off, extremely off! sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although she sensed something was slightly amiss, it was very impolite to reveal someone''s cloak on the street. Perhaps, it was really as Chen Qi had said, the other party was not convenient to be seen. But what she hadn''t expected was that Chen Qi actually had his own die-hard fans. Something fishy! An withdrew her gaze and coughed twice, "I will take my leave now, if fate allows, see you at Sea Demon Gorge." "Goodbye." ... ... Wait, have I ever said I would definitely go to Sea Demon Gorge? Chen Qi turned his head, watching An disappear at the end of the port, and heaved a long sigh of relief. Finally, she was gone. The Flower Witch had almost been caught alive by the officials of Shell Country! Fortunately, it was An who found the Flower Witch. If it had been Pelle... he didn''t dare to think of the consequences. Chen Qi walked into the boathouse, started the engine of his small houseboat, and immediately set off toward the uninhabited sea. He needed to find a quiet place to assimilate his Second-tier Occupation Card. When the small houseboat stopped atop the deserted sea, Chen Qi looked back. The Flower Witch had taken off her cloak and was sitting at the table, with a sad little blue flower of self-reproach popping up on her head one moment and an angry little red flower the next. Her expression was also changing constantly. Conflicted... Eventually, the self-reproaching sad little blue flower overcame the angry little red flower. The Flower Witch clasped her hands together and apologized, "Sorry, I saw Bounty Hunters at the dock and got scared of being discovered, so I sneakily unlocked the door and slipped in." Is that so... Chen Qi replied, "It''s okay, when I''m free, I''ll make a key for you." After all, there wasn''t anything of value on his small houseboat. The Flower Witch seemed to be without a fixed abode as well. Her situation indeed was not optimistic, and she had to be careful everywhere. For some inexplicable reason, her bounty had increased by another two million, reaching twenty-two million. Hearing Chen Qi speak, the Flower Witch''s cheeks reddened slightly, and she felt much more at ease, resting her chin on her hands as she asked, "Chef, that person seemed so strong!" On her head appeared a small red flower as she pouted and asked, "Who is she?" The talent of the Flower Witch to conceal her presence was very strong. But she had never imagined that such perfect hiding could be discovered in an instant. She even had a momentary thought that An might be stronger than her! Chen Qi replied, "Our Maro Town''s new mentor An, a very formidable Mage." "New mentor, An..." The Flower Witch crossed her arms over her chest, lost in thought. Then, she clenched her fists tightly, staring fixedly at Chen Qi. There was a strange feeling... She had something to ask Chen Qi but didn''t know how to begin. Chen Qi stopped the houseboat, "Flower Witch, please wait for me for a moment. Before handling any matter, I must first assimilate the Second-tier Occupation Card." Assimilation of Second-tier Occupation Cards! The Flower Witch was startled; they had only been apart for twenty days, and Chen Qi had already found a Second-tier Occupation Card. Moreover, it seemed to be the rare Shadow Lamp Occupation Card! The Flower Witch didn''t speak again, as assimilating a Second-tier Occupation Card required silence. Chen Qi took out the card. Now, he had met the usage conditions for the ''Travel-Desiring Shadow Assassin''! Chen Qi bit the bullet and bit into his right hand. A large amount of blood dripped from his hand, staining the card. The card seemed to be melted by the blood and gradually merged into it. Last, with the Extraordinary Power of the card and the blood merged and then spread to his soul. A prompt appeared before his eyes! [You are assimilating the power of light and shadow.] Chen Qi closed his eyes, his face instantly becoming flushed, and his body grew hot. In that instant, he felt as if he were a sword on a forge, subjected to the hammering of Extraordinary Power, being remade. He also felt like an empty vessel, continually filled with a vast array of strange knowledge. Beyond that, the Hunter''s remaining Spiritual Power deep within his soul was resonating with this stream of Extraordinary Power. His body, soul, and source of Spiritual Power were all being elevated! Birds flew across the sky, and the waves gently brushed against the small houseboat... ... After an indeterminate amount of time, Chen Qi opened his eyes again. The burning sensation in his body gradually subsided. His whole being''s aura had undergone a stark transformation! At this moment, he knew clearly that he was now a Second-tier Transcendent, a Shadow Assassin! Chen Qi turned his head, feeling waves of fatigue. At this moment, the Flower Witch, who had been waiting for a full two hours, stretched out her fair right hand toward Chen Qi and opened her five fingers. "?" What was she doing? Chen Qi didn''t understand. Then, the Flower Witch''s tiny right hand pointed downward, her index finger and thumb rubbing together, and then she lifted it up. Click! After a crisp snapping sound, The Flower Witch produced a small yellow flower of celebration in her right hand, "Congratulations on your advancement to Second-tier, Qi!" Chapter 129: Chapter 110: Did you really agree? "Qi... Chen Qi was slightly taken aback, as the Flower Witch had always called him ''Chef,'' and now she had finally called him by his name. "Thanks..." Chen Qi took the little yellow flower. The petals were like delicate silk, gleaming a bright golden yellow. The flower was not magical. Apart from the flower on her head, any other flowers that grew on the Flower Witch would drain her life force. The Flower Witch secretly wiped the blood from her hands and proudly raised her head, "Do you know? This flower is called the Growth Flower. In our Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, it is a flower that parents give to their children when they ascend. It symbolizes the hope that their journey of ascension will be smooth and that they will live a happy life. Moreover, this flower has a blooming period of one year~" "Nice sentiment." Chen Qi carefully placed the flower on the table. When he had time, he could buy a flowerpot. Wait a minute? Parents? Was the Flower Witch taking advantage of him? Chen Qi suddenly realized. "Wait, Flower Witch, what do you mean by ''parents''?" The Flower Witch blushed and playfully explained, "Ahem, friends or relatives might also give it to the person who is ascending." After placing the flower safely, Chen Qi took out a Deep Sea Water Elf from his backpack card, placed it on the chair, and sat down. Comfortable! Soft feeling! Having just digested his Occupation Card, his body already felt empty. Whether it was his brain or his body. He needed to relax for a while. Chen Qi checked his panel. First, his occupational tasks. [Traveling Assassin: Within seven days, complete a journey or an assassination to receive a large number of spiritual points. (The two skills must not overlap.) Golden Basin Handwashing: If the First Order occupation''s task has nothing to do with Blade Phase or Shadow Phase, it will increase the spiritual points gained by your First Order Occupation Card by 50%.] A Second Order Occupation Card actually enhanced the spiritual points gained from a First Order Occupation Card, how rare... This Occupation Card was indeed special. Next, Chen Qi once again looked at his passive skills. With the blessing of Yu Huo the Hunter, his passive skills as a Shadow Assassin were also slightly enhanced. [Your assassin talent (Shadow) has been enhanced, gaining an additional ability - Shadow Resistance to Negative Emotions. When facing shadow abilities formed by negative emotions, you will have stronger defenses.] [Your travel willpower (Lamp) has been upgraded from minor to moderate mental resistance!] Shadow Resistance to Negative Emotions, plus moderate mental resistance. Moderate mental resistance! Chen Qi was secretly stunned. Mental resistance, like Nature Form comprehension, was also a very hard-to-obtain enhancement. It often required years of hard training to improve one''s mental resistance. Minor mental resistance needed at least one year of hard training. And the gap between moderate and minor mental resistance was like a chasm. Moderate mental resistance required at least ten years of hard training! Lamp Phase comprehension, Shadow Phase comprehension, mental resistance... Three quite decent passives. As a strategy expert, Chen Qi began thinking about his system construction. Even though his occupation was an assassin, which came with a stealth skill. But the definition of an assassin was very broad. As long as one wasn''t caught, a berserk assassin was also an assassin! The side effects of many relics could be offset by mental resistance. And many Shadow Phase skills also required mental resistance. When it came to skill learning, he could choose some more aggressive and dangerous skills entirely. Assassin flow, Berserker flow were both good choices. Or maybe, flows that needed relics: Sin Flow, Shadow Flow. Chen Qi rubbed his hands together. Without joining a transcendent organization, the construction of a combat system could only be done step by step. Regardless, he urgently needed a Shadow Phase Skill Card now. At this moment, the Flower Witch took out a cup, added a bunch of strange herbs, and shook it. She handed Chen Qi a cup of green tea, "Here, nutritional tea." "Nutritional tea?" Chen Qi took the tea. Green oil floated on the surface, like a demon swimming around. The Flower Witch said, "You''ve just ascended to the Second Order, you''re in the development stage. You need to eat more nutritious things to develop well." "Me? Development stage?" Chen Qi suddenly remembered. After transcendent ascension, there was about a month-long development period. During this developmental period, the body would undergo slight enhancements. And some occupation cards that could change one''s appearance would slowly change the appearance during this developmental period. For example, occupations like Cat Eared Thief, Dwarf Craftsman, and so on. Of course, the extraordinary power of second-tier occupation cards was limited. For instance, a Dwarf Craftsman would grow a beard and get a bit shorter. Or grow cat ears, dog tails, or some feathered spots on the body. These small appearance changes were already the limit of second-tier occupation cards. Only reaching the third tier would allow for more dramatic changes, like becoming a beastman, gaining the heart of a dragon, etc. By the fourth tier, some transcendent occupations could even change the species or gender. For instance, the famous witch occupation cards in the Witch Sea could even change your gender! And for mythological creatures like angels, chimeras, and other forms, only fourth-tier and above occupations could achieve that. Chen Qi painfully drank the nutritional tea. Just as the Flower Witch had said, if he maintained nutrition during this period, he would further develop in all aspects. He needed to eat more good stuff. [You have consumed the transcendent nutritional tea, your body development speed has increased...] It was made from transcendent materials, but it was still so unpleasant... Chen Qi put down the cup and started to ask the main question, "By the way, Flower Witch, why did you come to see me?" This was the first time in twenty days that the typically independent Flower Witch came looking for him. Out of money? Or some other issue? The Flower Witch fiddled with her hands, trying to look natural, and said with difficulty, "I am planning to participate in the ultimate trial left by my teacher to ascend to the Fourth Order Witch, but I haven''t challenged a high-order rift in a long time. So, I plan to first go to the Sea Demon Gorge in the Sea of Fissures and find a Floral Phase rift to build my courage!" Chen Qi rubbed the Deep Sea Water Elf and asked, "Then what?" The Flower Witch continued, "But, the Sea Demon Gorge is a terrifying place full of sea beasts. Ordinary ships would never dare enter. I want to find a ship to go there, but we are both on the bounty list, so I can''t board a travel ship." We are both on the bounty list? Chen Qi showed a puzzled expression. "Yes, because we previously angered the Black Glove, we are wanted by the pirates..." The Flower Witch pulled out two wrinkled bounty orders from her backpack card. Pirates liked to issue bounty orders? Chen Qi was surprised. One was for the Flower Witch, and the other was for him. The Flower Witch''s bounty order matched her witch-like appearance, with a bounty of 24 million shell coins plus a forbidden relic salvaged by the Black Whale Group. On his bounty order was a hideous person with black whiskers all over his body. Is this me? Chen Qi complained. This did resemble the dark shadow left behind by the White Dove Times! And as for his description, there was only one simple word¡ª"monster." The bounty was also not high, only 800,000 shell coins! In the eyes of the pirates, the Flower Witch''s bounty was thirty times his, and it even came with a forbidden relic! Damn! Even after using the ghost fire oil worth 800,000, as a First Order transcendent, he was still looked down upon! Fortunately, he was no longer the same as before, a poor newbie who was at the mercy of others. Now, I barely count as a new transcendent novice¡­ Chen Qi put down the bounty order, "Flower Witch, in simple terms, you need me to take you to the Sea Demon Gorge in the Sea of Fissures." The Flower Witch clenched her fists, "Yes, besides the terrifying sea beasts, there are also members of the Black Whale Group in the Sea Demon Gorge. I know it''s dangerous, but I haven''t saved enough money to buy a boat, and I really don''t know what to do. Hmm...I have prepared many potions as compensation, such as underwater breathing potions, agility potions, etc." "And I can make any potion you can think of!" Then, the Flower Witch continued, "For this reason, I also prepared a scent potion that can ward off sea beasts." Well prepared¡­ Chen Qi curiously asked, "By the way, Flower Witch, do you know what other sea beasts are in the Sea Demon Gorge besides sea demons?" "Yes, I know... Tentacle Flowers, Black Sharks, Armored Dragon Tortoises, Magic-Devouring Sea Snakes, Witch Birds, Black Ship Sea Dragons¡­" The Flower Witch rattled off more than ten terrifying names in one breath. In the Sea of Fissures, there were numerous entities scarier than the Nearshore Dominator. Due to unforeseen incidents, adventurers who died at sea were not fewer than those who perished in the rifts. Sweat covered the Flower Witch as she spoke. The more she talked, the more she felt Chen Qi wouldn''t take her to the Sea of Fissures! It was simply too dangerous! The Flower Witch lowered her head and softly asked, "Um, will you agree?" "Okay, when do we set off?" The Flower Witch immediately said, "I know it''s dangerous, and you don''t want to go, but I have studied how to evade sea beast pursuits, and ordinary pirates are not our opponents. And, I truly can do anything¡­ Wait... you agreed?" A small black flower appeared on the Flower Witch''s head, surprised! The other party actually agreed so easily. That was the dangerous sea area within the Sea of Fissures! Chen Qi sat in his chair and opened his "Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide." Among the sea beasts the Flower Witch mentioned, many were precious. They had all kinds of valuable items on them. Maybe he could find some transplantable sea beasts. It was time to expand the sea beast breeding base and find a companion for the Ghost Fire Fish. And just in time, it would complete his new task, "Travel." The Flower Witch asked again, "You really agreed? Besides, there are famous relics like the Meat Cutting Bone-Breaking, Sea''s Lute, Joy Elf reportedly near the Sea Demon Gorge. So, we might even encounter the Four Great Pirate Groups." Both of them were wanted by the Black Whale Group. Chen Qi thought and replied, "Really, don''t worry; the navy is there too. Besides, we''re just a law-abiding food ship." Huh? The Flower Witch added, "Really? My scent potion can only drive away small sea beasts like the Black-Toothed Fish. If we encounter a dangerous large sea beast or a sea demon, I won''t be able to protect you." Chen Qi secretly smiled. If it were pirates, as a novice, he might actually need the Flower Witch''s protection. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But sea beasts... As someone with Deep Sea Affinity, he wished to run into the most dangerous creatures in the Sea Demon Gorge¡ªthe sea demons! To say the least, sea demons, being humanoid creatures that lured humans, were quite pretty! He wouldn''t mind meeting more of them! Chen Qi thought about it and confidently said, "Large sea beasts and sea demons are not that easy to encounter, don''t worry, Flower Witch, trust our luck!" "???" Chapter 130: Chapter 111: Departure, Crack Sea! "Believing in luck, do you really think luck will keep us from encountering the overlord of the nearby seas?" The Flower Witch asked seriously. That''s the Sea Demon Gorge in the Crack Sea, a place known for its sea beasts! The Flower Witch lifted the flower that covered her eyes, revealing her bright eyes. She smelled a lie on Chen Qi! Although the Flower Witch seemed naive, in many aspects, she was particularly sensitive... Chen Qi thought for a moment and replied: "One part luck, one part caution, and two parts strength." It was indeed not just luck that the Flower Witch had sensed. Although Chen Qi spoke of luck, inside, he probably already felt shivers of fear. Undoubtedly, for a newly promoted Second-order Transcendent, the Sea Demon Gorge was a place of dread. He could totally rely on running a restaurant to make money; after working for half a year, he could buy a few Shadow Image Skill Cards. It was such a challenging task, yet he didn''t actively seek compensation. Why was that? Why wasn''t he scared at all? Suddenly, the Flower Witch understood something. Was it because of me that he was so full of courage? S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Flower Witch blushed, her head sprouting a wobbly little pink flower. Touched! She would definitely make medicine in the future to repay him properly. "Such a dazzling little pink flower, like a tuft of hair, what was the pink flower again?" Chen Qi thought to himself. The Flower Witch used flowers to express emotions, so, on gamer forums, there was a vast record of the Flower Witch''s flowers. Like a white flower symbolizing daydreaming. A blood-red flower signifying absolute anger. But pink flowers were extremely rare. It seemed that they only appeared when she was very happy or shy. Chen Qi frowned, he could roughly guess what the Flower Witch was thinking. However, the Flower Witch seemed to be indulging in a bit of wishful thinking... Chen Qi himself wanted to go to the Sea Demon Gorge. Even if the Flower Witch hadn''t come along, he would have headed to the Crack Sea. Chen Qi clapped his hands, "Alright, Flower Witch, let''s prepare a bit. You rest for a while, and tomorrow, we head to the Crack Sea, how about that?" Chen Qi gave Water Elf No. 1 to the Flower Witch as a cushion. "Mhm!" The Flower Witch happily sat cross-legged on the Water Elf, wobbling like a roly-poly toy. Chen Qi opened the map of the Ice Demon Pirates. The Sea Demon Gorge was located in the eastern part of the Crack Sea, with a Sea Demon Island next to it. Now, under the influence of the Crack Tide, this island had already gathered a large number of adventurers. Their primary destination was the Sea Demon Island near the Sea Demon Gorge. Even using the Water Elf booster, the journey would take at least three days. Along the way, Flower Island and Honey Island could serve as temporary rest stops. First of all, no matter what, going to the Crack Sea required a reason and a disguise. Chef was the best disguise. Chen Qi planned to sell some barbecue and octopus balls on the dining ship during this voyage. Although his spiritual power field had changed, because he had just been promoted, the aura of the Cup Phase had not yet altered. A skilled chef who barbecues, how could he be a bad person? Go to Moonstone City to buy some barbecue ingredients, food, and freshwater, and also purchase some oil for the steam engine of the small houseboat. And chef''s clothes. The medical supplies such as a first aid kit could be entirely handled by the Flower Witch. Beyond that, for a long voyage, it''s best to prepare some entertainment. Like the game Monopoly, or marbles, or Gwent cards. If nothing else works, they could squeeze the Water Elf. Finally, he needed to find a way to distract the Flower Witch to go to the White Tree Land and fully utilize the Ghost Fire Oil. Chen Qi clapped his hands: "We don''t need many things, the most crucial is the information; if Teacher An reaches Sea Demon Island before me, I can ask her for information." After finalizing the plan, Chen Qi began to take action. Once the preparations were complete, they would set out for the Crack Sea! Traveling with the Flower Witch should be quite enjoyable! The Flower Witch also smiled; she felt that sailing on the sea would be quite pleasant. ... ... In the blink of an eye, three days had passed. The Crack Sea. The sky was obscured by thick dark clouds, resembling a vast black curtain that occasionally emitted loud booms and unleashed lightning, akin to the roar of the Sea Goddess. "So tired, why am I driving myself?" Chen Qi wearily piloted the small houseboat through this perilous stretch of water. Aside from sea beasts, the Crack Sea was further plagued by extreme weather due to the pollution from the cracks. During these three days of sailing, they encountered a total of three storms! Fortunately, thanks to his collaboration with the Flower Witch, they had successfully weathered the storms. By now, the Flower Witch was drenched and as exhausted as a deflated slime. Chen Qi shook his head, having overestimated the houseboat''s deep-sea capabilities. After this operation, he couldn''t save money anymore; he had to upgrade the houseboat thoroughly from beginning to end. "Hopefully, we can land soon¡­." At that moment, an ugly black fish raised its large head above the sea surface. The black ugly fish, a dim-witted sea beast known for headbutting boats, posed little threat and was virtually worthless. Unquestionably, its target was Chen Qi. Chen Qi turned his head and glared at the black ugly fish, his tired eyes exceptionally fierce. The black ugly fish immediately retracted its idea of getting closer and slipped away. Just like humans can scare off other humans with a look. Chen Qi found that expressing some anger could also make many smaller sea beasts turn and flee. The black ugly fish wasn''t of much value. Chen Qi shook his head. During the long sea journey, all he wanted was to land as soon as possible. And lacking radar equipment, he also had no idea how much longer he had until he reached Sea Demon Island in the Crack Sea. The torturous feeling of anxiety was driving him mad. Judging from the weather, if they didn''t reach the island soon, he and the Flower Witch would definitely encounter another storm. Just then, Chen Qi heard a roaring sound. A massive iron giant ship passed alongside him. The flag on the ship displayed a surging storm, within which was a scale hammer symbolizing order. The Storm Hammer, a symbol of the Navy. This was a Navy ship! Chen Qi looked towards the distance. At the horizon''s end, he spotted a dark island. Sea Demon Island! "Finally there!" Chen Qi cheered inwardly. Had he sailed one more day, he would have gone mad on the boat along with the Flower Witch. Before the island, besides the just-passed Navy giant ship, there were dozens of large ships anchored near Sea Demon Island, each like a giant. The Deer Head, Armored Combat Ship, Storm Hammer Navy Ship, White Dove Travel Ship¡­ For adventurers unafraid of death, the crack was a resource, the equivalent of oil, money! As the Crack Sea, including Sea Demon Canyon, was dense with cracks, many powers did not want to miss this valuable opportunity! Chen Qi confirmed there was nothing wrong with the flag on his dining boat, quickened his speed, and headed towards the port on Sea Demon Island. The small houseboat stopped between two large ships. His small boat seemed pitifully tiny and helpless between these larger vessels. "Is my ship too small?" Chen Qi excitedly looked around; aside from fishing boats, his houseboat actually appeared to be the smallest. Those who dared to come to Sea Demon Island were mostly fully armed large ships, apart from a few small merchant ships! "Phew! The air on land!" Chen Qi took a deep breath. He walked over to the Flower Witch and patted the wilted Flower Witch. "What? I still need more sleep¡­." The Flower Witch clung to a deep sea water elf, unwilling to get up. You''re still sticking to the bed? "..." Chen Qi said in a tongue-tied manner: "Miss Witch, wake up, we have arrived." "We''re here!" The Flower Witch suddenly got up and promptly donned her cloak. Land ashore! Chapter 131: Chapter 112: The Twin Jies of the Imperial Capital! Near Sea Demon Island, influenced by the Crack Tide, numerous cracks were revived. Chen Qi''s targets were the Shadow or Lamp Phase D-tier cracks, as well as the Sea Demon Sisters, and portable Sea Beasts. The goal of the Flower Witch was the C-tier Floral Appearance cracks, to enhance her own strength. To reach these places, gathering information was essential. Chen Qi shook his head, now without the talkative Palu, the only option to get information was to find the information dealers on Sea Demon Island. Chen Qi looked at the environment of Sea Demon Island. Due to the influx of adventurers, numerous inns and taverns had been newly built on Sea Demon Island at this moment. As a kingdom that controlled the "Hammer Phase" and managed the origin Hunter Group "Workshop," Shell Country had exceptionally strong infrastructure capabilities. Under the arrangement of the Island Master, many houses where ordinary people lived had been transformed into inns in just one month. The once barren island had now become an excellent tourist island. Bang! Bang! The moment they landed on the island, two gunshots rang out. Chen Qi smiled, appreciating the simple local customs. The Flower Witch looked around cautiously, she saw the Bounty Hunters of the Hunter Association. The members of the Hunter Association liked to take various commissions, including Bounty Orders. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She pulled her hat down low, then sprayed herself with a ''perfume'' that neutralized scents. Because of her blood flower disease, the Flower Witch really smelled very fragrant, so she had to use a special potion to hide the light fragrance emanating from her body. Chen Qi meanwhile dressed in the Hunter''s Clothes, and pinned a Chef''s Badge on his chest to indicate he was a harmless Chef. Unfortunately, this Chef''s Certificate was a counterfeit he had bought from a street stall. There was a clear difference from a Chef''s Certificate issued by the Chef Association. Once they returned, he could participate in a cooking competition to get a real badge. Chen Qi said, "Fen, let''s find an inn, take a bath first, and then find a tavern to gather information, how about that?" While abroad, he could no longer call the Flower Witch by her title. Call me by my name... The Flower Witch blushed and nodded, "Mhm." It had been a very long time since anyone had called her by her name. Chen Qi continued, "Oh, and if anyone asks you who you are, just say you''re a server on my dining boat, doing miscellaneous tasks." Previously, the Flower Witch had been trying to act as his father during his celebration for advancing in rank. He remembered that! Your server... The Flower Witch entered into the role and respectfully said: "Okay, I am your loyal employee, boss~" You don''t have to be so formal... After getting ready, Chen Qi and the Flower Witch headed towards the inns on Sea Demon Island. The two chose a luxurious inn at a central location, with individual bathing rooms and a good soundproofing system. Each spent two thousand Shell Coins, booking two adjacent single rooms, then they changed clothes and took baths. ... ... "Refreshing..." After bathing, Chen Qi felt completely refreshed and invigorated. However, it would take a long time for the Flower Witch. This was not because she took long baths. The Flower Witch not only needed to bathe but also had to routinely pluck the flowers from her body. Although the Blood Flower disease was beautiful, it was still a terrifying illness. The Flower Witch also had to apply ointment to manage the flowers on her body. Especially those that grew in dangerous areas. Every time she plucked a flower, it felt like stabbing a major artery with a silver needle. And if the flowers were on the chest, over the heart, the pain was even greater. If not treated promptly, these flowers could severely affect the body. The Flower Witch needed to manage ten flowers every seven days. Although she had become accustomed to the pain, it mostly still took a long time. Chen Qi decided to first go to the tavern to see if he could find out any information about a C-class Floral Appearance crack, and also about Sea Demon and Shadow Phase, Lamp Phase cracks. Next to the hotel was a large tavern that could accommodate a hundred people. Chen Qi pushed open the door. The moment he walked in, he smelled the rich scent of alcohol and heard the melodious sound of a lute. The melodious sound of the lute quickly stopped, and then, he heard a slightly mocking young voice. "Sir, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking is the arch-nemesis of Deep Sea Hunters, a weapon left by the Blue Beast, not something your mere five-person Second-tier Hunter Group can acquire. You''d better give up early! But, since you''ve paid, I can tell you that neither the navy nor the Black Whale Group will easily let Meat Cutting Bone Breaking leave Sea Demon Island. And most likely, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking will end up in one of their hands." Chen Qi looked carefully. The people in the tavern were all gathered around a young informant. He had a ponytail, wore a loose white shirt and grey-white trousers, and held an exquisite lute in his hands. Judging by his fair skin, he looked somewhat feminine. "This is!" Chen Qi was stunned. He recognized the character in front of him. True to the Crack Sea! He hadn''t expected to meet such a notable figure from the forum in such a short time! Although he appeared to be a venomous female minstrel, in reality, he was a gentle man. Although his spiritual power field seemed to be just a regular Second-tier Transcendent. In reality, he had already stepped into the Fourth Rank legendary realm. His true identity was none other than the hidden captain of the Ice Witch pirate crew, one of the four sea emperors, Captain Palu! On the gaming forums, Palu was very famous and, like Pelu, had many nicknames. He enjoyed disguising himself, and he believed that true disguise involved not just age and height. To truly deceive others, alterations in spiritual power field, gender, occupation, and even species and personality changes were very important. Moreover, just like An and Pelu, Palu was also a distinguished graduate from Bei Country Royal University. And like Pelu, he was also one of the famous Capital City Trio, ranked second. He was known as the ''only normal one,'' ''Capital City Trio,'' ''cross-dressing boss,'' ''second-rate informant,'' ''working captain,'' ''crew''s slave,'' ''successor of the Ice Witch.'' Although both were part of the Capital City Trio, compared to Pelu, Palu was both powerful and polite, meticulous in his dealings, and very diligent. Moreover, although the Ice Pirate Crew was called a pirate crew, their main action was to explore the unknowns of the sea and to unearth the hidden secrets of history. It was truly a breath of fresh air in the Witch Sea. The Imperial City''s Three Heroes was not exactly an honorable title. Chen Qi wondered why Palu was counted among the Imperial City''s Three Heroes. What was the purpose of the Ice Pirate Crew coming here? Chen Qi stayed calm. Palu, though a Fourth Rank Legend, was incredibly powerful, but he was no madman and would not harm civilians. The sharp-tongued female bard with the twisted braids was Palu''s favorite disguise; she was very popular in player forums, even five times more popular than her real self. At this moment, Palu was sitting in the middle of everyone, his wallet stuffed full. Clearly, he was earning money by selling information. Chen Qi ordered a cup of apple cider and took a seat. This was a big shot from the Ice Pirate Crew; perhaps, he could hear some useful information. Palu raised his hand and said, "Next question! There is no information in this vicinity that I don''t know." Clap! At that moment, a blonde young woman downed a drink and flicked two Gold Coins at Palu''s face. "I have a question!" Blonde hair, pointed ears, her appearance resembled that of an elf. Furthermore, she was dressed in an expensive white uniform, with a chic golden flower badge pinned at her chest. That badge... Chen Qi noticed that the badge resembled the flower the Flower Witch had given her. Could it be that she had connections with the Flower Witch''s family? Also, her appearance seemed to be typical of a talent from Bei Country Royal University, one of the Imperial City''s Three Heroes, the Seafood Sister, ranked third. What a situation! He had encountered two of the Imperial City''s Three Heroes all at once! Chen Qi fell into thought. Although he recognized this character, she wasn''t well-known to him. He also didn''t know why this beautiful blonde woman was called Seafood Sister. She didn''t quite seem like someone who dealt in seafood, right? Palu frowned and took the coins: "Please, this... friend, what information do you want to ask about?" The blonde woman raised her hand, smiling slightly: "I want to ask about the location of the Sea Demon!" The crowd instantly started to stir. As a famous creature from the Sea Demon Gorge, though dangerous, the Sea Demon was incredibly beautiful, attracting the interest of many. Palu answered, "The northern part of Sea Demon Island is at the center of the Crack in Sea Demon Gorge. If you want to quickly reach the crack, you must pass through this area. If you go there, you have a high likelihood of encountering a Sea Demon." "May I ask why you are looking for information about the Sea Demon?" he questioned the lady. The blonde woman thought for a moment and said: "Because, I heard that the hair of the Sea Demon is a kind of sticky tentacle, which should feel quite comfortable to touch." "Touching the Sea Demon?" Palu scoffed: "Just a reminder, although Sea Demons resemble humanoid creatures, they are actually monsters, essentially no different from the near-sea dominators, devoid of any desires towards humans. Their beautiful appearance and melodious singing voice are merely weapons to lure their prey." Although it was common consensus that the Sea Demon was beautiful yet dangerous in the Witch Sea, When many actually encountered the Sea Demon, they couldn''t help but be tempted, Creating illusions of "It''s different, it''s interested in me." Along with their unique enchanting songs, many people still fell for it every year! The blonde woman retorted, "But, the Sea Demon looks human-like, pretty, ah. I just want to touch it, play with it..." Palu frowned deeply, deliberately asking, "May I ask, which country are you from?" The blonde woman answered, "I am an exchange student from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom at the Bei Country Royal University." Palu raised an eyebrow, mocking: "So you''re from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, that country known for having weird ideas about pets; no wonder." Chen Qi thought to himself; as a renowned player from Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, he couldn''t refute because, in a sense, Palu was not wrong. Palu solemnly said, "Everyone, the singing of the Sea Demon can enchant most intelligent creatures, not just humans. They are absolutely the most dangerous creatures in the Sea Demon Gorge! They also do not harbor any desires towards humans beyond the urge to attack! If you unfortunately encounter a Sea Demon, stay rational and do not be deceived by their looks!" The crowd nodded confidently, patting their chests. They had experienced significant events before, trivial Sea Demons wanting to seduce them? Palu, putting his all into his role as the caustic bard, exclaimed: "Only someone like those waste materials from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, or those whose brains got kicked by a donkey, blinded by lust, would think of approaching a Sea Demon. Why don''t you go and play with the near-sea dominators instead?" Chen Qi, drinking his apple cider, frowned. What did that mean? Who was he insulting? He felt like he had been inexplicably caught in a group attack. Palu plucked the strings of his lute and continued: "Next question." Although the elf-like blonde woman was insulted, she did not retort. Revenge with money! She threw out five more Gold Coins and fiercely flicked them onto Palu''s face: "I have another question." "Five Gold Coins..." Palu was shocked, the value of these coins worth at least 300,000 Shell Coins¡ªa not so small amount. Then, she looked around at the more than a hundred people present and asked: "I''d like to ask everyone, have you noticed any traces of a Witch?" In that moment, everyone exchanged glances. Palu''s expression also became somewhat somber. Chapter 132: Chapter 113: Intelligence The tavern suddenly became lively. "Even the White Dove Times couldn''t find that person, and you think you can." "You''re courting death, daring to earn this money. The Flower Witch''s strength can easily crush a weak foreigner like you." "I heard that recently, the famous Black Gloves from the Black Whale Group was half-incapacitated by an eighty-thousand-gold-coin Fireball Technique cast by the Flower Witch." "A Fireball, really?" The bounties exceeding ten million were all well-known figures. The Flower Witch, though only Third Rank, had a bounty that had already exceeded twenty million! Unless it was a Third-Tier Profession Bounty Hunter with Blade Phase. Otherwise, almost no one would take on a bounty target exceeding ten million. Why would the seafood lady from the Imperial Capital Three Jie be looking for the Flower Witch? Just to hang out? Chen Qi rubbed his chin. On the game forums, there was never any mention of the seafood lady and the Flower Witch''s relationship. Moreover, Palu, as the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, also had some connection with the Witch. The Flower Witch was indeed the protagonist of the Witch Sea. So many people wanted to catch her alive. Chen Qi lightly tapped the table. Palu hesitated for a moment and slowly asked: "Why are you looking for the Witch?" The blonde woman smiled and said:" "I want to claim the bounty." That was a lie... Palu snorted and flicked the five Gold Coins back at the blonde woman''s forehead, boldly saying: "If I knew the Witch''s whereabouts, I wouldn''t be here making money. You might as well ask the drunken innkeeper next door. Maybe you''ll find something. Next question." The blonde woman bowed her head in disappointment. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, the Flower Witch was in the inn next door¡­ Chen Qi set his gaze on Palu. As the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, he should know a lot about the rift information. Chen Qi downed his apple cider and asked: "I want all the known rift information in Sea Demon Gorge. How much will that cost?" With so many people around, if he only inquired about individual rift information, he could easily be targeted. Palu''s eyes fell on the chef''s certificate on Chen Qi''s chest: "Sea Demon Gorge has over a hundred cracks. There is no such thing as comprehensive rift information. Of course, if you only want the rifts'' nature and locations, it will only cost five thousand Shell Coins." Five thousand Shell Coins! Chen Qi was startled. So cheap! The other party was the captain of a well-known pirate group. The information he sold only cost five thousand Shell Coins! Chen Qi took out fifty hundred-value Shell Coins, rolled them into a small tube, and tossed it to Palu. Palu caught the money: "Alright. However, as a newly advanced Second Order Transcendent, there aren''t many D-Rank cracks suitable for you in these seas." He gently waved his hand and publicly displayed a rift map of Sea Demon Gorge. To just display it directly like this¡­ Chen Qi focused his eyes. The parchment map marked a lot of rift information. Near Sea Demon Gorge, there were many areas with death whirlpools. Whirlpool areas were universally recognized dangerous terrains on the sea. These terrains supposedly could swallow ships into another world. Besides this, Sea Demon Gorge itself was surrounded by numerous giant mountains. Thus, the whole Sea Demon Gorge was almost a one-way passage. The majority of the rift locations were deep within Sea Demon Gorge. And the rifts outside of Sea Demon Gorge had mostly been cleared by adventurers. In other words, to reach high-order rifts, one had to go through the center of Sea Demon Gorge, where Sea Demons lurked. In this place, the chance of encountering Sea Beasts was extremely high! Chen Qi roughly understood why the rift location information map was so cheap. As long as one dared to cross Sea Demon Gorge, there were plenty of rifts. But even knowing the rift locations, no one dared to cross Sea Demon Gorge. Moreover, Chen Qi noticed a conspicuous emblem on the map, a ''harp'' symbol and a ''black shark'' symbol. Chen Qi asked:" "What do these two symbols mean?" Palu plucked the strings of his harp and spoke in a deep voice: "The harp signifies the Sea Demon''s coral nest. Although there''s a chance of encountering Sea Demons anywhere in Sea Demon Gorge, the closer you are to this harp, the higher the probability of encountering Sea Demons. If you don''t want to die, block your ears and stay away from this place." The Sea Demon''s nest! Chen Qi memorized this location firmly. When he returned, his primary target was to delve deep into the Sea Demon''s nest. Moreover, he was surprised to find that near the sound of the harp was an ''Shadow Phase Rift''! Chen Qi asked:" "What about the black shark symbol?" Palu''s expression became a bit solemn: "As for the black shark symbol, that involves the Black Whale Pirate Group¡­" Everyone heard this and also voiced their complaints. "Tell us more." "The Black Shark is a ship under the Black Whale Group''s banner, frequently active in Sea Demon Gorge. Their leader, Kuang Sha, in terms of individual strength, is not inferior to the Black Gloves who handle gang affairs in Moonstone City." Then, Palu placed his finger on a D-Rank rift. This location was prominently marked. "The D-Rank Blade Phase large rift, the Orc War, although currently just a D-Rank rift, this place was where the Deep Sea Hunter''s arch-enemy, the Blue Beast, met its end! Besides this, around it are C-Rank Floral Appearance rifts, which is also the resting place of the Pleasurable Elves. Also, the Magic Bullet Gun, Sea Demon''s Blade, and other relics. But as you might have noticed, even if someone clears these rifts deep in Sea Demon Gorge and gets the treasure, when they return, because of Sea Demon Gorge''s terrain, there are very few navigation routes to choose from!" Chen Qi carefully examined the information. Just as Palu mentioned, many high-order rifts were located deep within Sea Demon Gorge. If you wanted to take a shortcut, you''d have to pass by the ''harp'' location. But if you avoided the ''harp'' location, the navigation routes you could choose from were highly limited. After passing rifts, Transcendent''s condition would already be seriously impaired. Others could ambush along these routes. In other words, this Sea Demon Gorge was a natural robbery hotspot! Even if you cleared the rift, you''d still face threats from Sea Demons and pirates. This was the danger of Sea Demon Gorge. Chen Qi murmured: "The Black Shark guards these places, intending to rob¡­" Palu helplessly smiled: "Yes, it''s not just the Black Shark, but also the Black Whale Group''s Devil Fish and Electric Jellyfish... Of course, the Black Shark is the most dangerous since it always operates in Sea Demon Gorge. They''re adept at coexisting with Sea Beasts and have practiced resisting the Sea Demons'' songs. Their leader, Kuang Sha, even dares to operate near the Sea Demon''s nest. Thus, holding the geographical advantage, they truly are the local tyrants of this sea!" Troublesome¡­ Chen Qi muttered to himself. His small houseboat was no match for a real pirate ship. Adventurers coming here sighed. So what about multiple rifts? What about many opportunities? These places were still firmly in the pirates'' control! Because of the Black Whale Group, many ships from Sea Demon Island didn''t dare to enter Sea Demon Gorge. At this moment, a tall, burly man in a navy uniform chugged his strong drink, suddenly stood up, and loudly said: "Everyone, don''t be afraid. Our navy has arrived at Sea Demon Island! By order of our Admiral, we are preparing to join forces with other ships to enter Sea Demon Gorge together!" Everyone turned and found it was indeed the navy. "The navy is finally here..." Palu touched his braided hair and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Inside the tavern were many adventurers from other factions as well. The navy officer quickly became the center of attention in the tavern. He explained to everyone that this afternoon, their navy ships would enter Sea Demon Gorge as the vanguard ships. Any other ships interested in entering Sea Demon Gorge could follow behind them collectively to the rifts! He also vowed that this operation would not be like before, where they extorted even a dime from adventurers. The navy had been reformed! Anyone who disobeyed would be executed! Additionally, they would try to ensure the safety of other ships as much as possible. Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, Pleasurable Elves¡­ Chen Qi looked at the rift information deep in Sea Demon Gorge. The Black Whale Group had already occupied many key positions in Sea Demon Gorge. Now, the navy decided to join with other ships to break this deadlock! Undoubtedly, in this one-way sea passage, an unprecedented battle would erupt. The navy had suffered repeated losses, and this rift battle was an opportunity to restore their reputation. The Black Whale Group was already Chen Qi''s enemy, and they''d indiscriminately attack passing ships. Moreover, Teacher An should be on one of the navy ships. The navy''s appearance. For Chen Qi, this was undoubtedly good news. At this moment, Palu, taking advantage of the navy''s speech, began counting today''s earnings, a happy expression on his face. Chen Qi got up and walked to Palu''s side. Chapter 133: Chapter 114 The Sneaky Cat Behind the Flower Witch Chen Qi asked: "May I ask if the map just now is for sale?" "You really plan to head to Sea Demon Gorge, huh?" Palu counted money while speaking, "Friend, even with the Navy''s promise, it doesn''t mean it''s safe. If you want to do a meal ship business, business is also good at Sea Demon Island, it''s just that the competition is fierce. Of course, I can''t not make money, a more detailed map, for twenty thousand Shell Coins, and it''s not for resale." Chen Qi didn''t hesitate and generously pulled out twenty thousand Shell Coins. The map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group could be considered the most professional map on the seas. If anyone knew the true identity of the wandering bard in front of them, his maps would have sold out long ago. "Looks like you''re not short on cash~" Palu handed the map to Chen Qi. After receiving the map, Chen Qi obediently retreated to the back of the crowd. At this time, the tall and robust navy man who had spoken earlier came over: "I want a copy of the map too, and I have a piece of information to inquire about." After buying the map, the tall and robust navy man asked solemnly: "Information trader, why is Kuang Sha, the captain of the Black Shark, bold enough to stay in the dangerous waters of Sea Demon Gorge?" The Black Shark, which operates year-round in Sea Demon Gorge, is definitely the Navy''s primary enemy. And its captain, Kuang Sha, has experience living in Sea Demon Gorge. Palu crooked his finger and whispered, "Secrets..." The Navy fell silent, the implication in Palu''s words was for a private conversation. Right after, the navy man''s face flushed, and he stepped out with Palu. After listening a while longer in the tavern and confirming there was no more information, Chen Qi also left the tavern. ... ... Chen Qi returned to his room at the inn and began planning his next move. During his previous action, he had already obtained the map of the cracks at Sea Demon Gorge. Whether it was the information about the Floral Appearance crack needed by the Flower Witch or his own Shadow Lamp Phase crack, all were taken care of. This afternoon, the Navy would raid Sea Demon Gorge. Following the Navy to Sea Demon Gorge was definitely a good choice! The Navy''s involvement could help him deal with the pirates within Sea Demon Gorge. Then, once they reached the intermediate zone, he would split from the Navy to head towards the Third Rank Floral Appearance crack deep within Sea Demon Gorge. After he brought the Flower Witch to the Third Rank Floral Appearance crack, He could go to the central area of Sea Demon Gorge, that is, the location of ''Qin'', to take a look at the Sea Beasts! And then, by the way, clear the nearby Shadow Image crack to obtain the Shadow Image Skill Card. "A perfect plan..." Chen Qi stowed the map and went to the Flower Witch''s room to discuss their navigation plan. The Flower Witch, who was combing her hair, gaped in surprise. She didn''t expect that in the time it took to take a bath and apply ointment, Chen Qi had already gathered information and devised a sailing plan. "So impressive..." The Flower Witch remarked with admiration. After a brief discussion, the two began preparing for their upcoming actions. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... ... Afternoon. At the entrance to Sea Demon Gorge, its sides are steep cliffs that seem to embrace the sea surface like the arms of a giant, And right now, five fully armed steamships were stationed at the entrance. At the lead was the Navy''s Bai Ou! Behind the steamships followed a full thirty well-armed medium-sized vessels. Chen Qi''s small houseboat also mixed in with the fishing boats, stealthily following behind these colossal ships: "Fen, be careful for safety," Chen Qi warned. The Flower Witch, hiding on the bed inside the boat''s cabin, nodded seriously, "Mhm, mhm." The sea breeze grew colder and howled through the sails. Boom! Boom! Boom! At the ship''s bow, a navy rear admiral vigorously struck the war drum with a giant hammer: "Everyone, prepare to set sail!" The engines of the Navy''s flagship Bai Ou roared to life! Chen Qi stepped out of the cabin and looked up into the distance. On the railing at the stern of the ship, he saw a familiar figure with white hair. White hair billowed with the sea wind. An was indeed aboard the Navy''s ship... Chen Qi waved to An. However, contrary to his expectations, An''s eyes widened, and instead of waving back, he gestured urgently for Chen Qi to leave. Run! Knowing that a large number of pirates were hidden within Sea Demon Gorge, An considered this operation extremely dangerous! Even for Chen Qi, survival in the midst of a battle between the Navy and pirates was unlikely! Chen Qi chose not to leave. An had no idea that his ship was hiding a Third Rank Flower Witch. An, looking at Chen Qi, grew especially anxious and wanted to use magic to stop him. However, following a loud steam whistle, Bai Ou sped off, creating massive waves, and the ships, like numerous sharks, surged into Sea Demon Gorge. The small houseboat closely followed, entering Sea Demon Gorge as well. ... ... The flame of the day gradually dimmed. An hour passed, and there were no longer any large ships within sight of the little houseboat. In the first half of the course, Chen Qi followed the Navy closely. For the middle segment, he chose a shortcut. Shortcuts would allow faster arrival to the depths of Sea Demon Gorge, closer to the Sea Beast''s lair. At this location, the probability of encountering Sea Beasts was higher. Therefore, the majority of ships kept away from this route, choosing to take a longer detour. The Flower Witch sat on the ship, hands together in prayer, eyes closed: "Teacher, pray that our journey is smooth and we don''t encounter any Sea Beasts." Chen Qi carefully surveyed his surroundings. He really wanted to head to the Sea Beast''s lair, but he couldn''t take the Flower Witch with him. He had to bring the Flower Witch to the crack first. But just then, something unexpected happened! Behind them in the sea, a bubbling sound emerged. Chapter 134: Chapter 114 The Cat who Cheats behind the Flower Witch_2 There''s a monster! Chen Qi decisively used the Dove Perception to detect the spiritual power fluctuations in the surrounding sea area. Below the seabed were humans, and they were Third-tier Transcendents! Pirates! Chen Qi quickly activated Hunter''s Eye. He saw a thick arm extending from above the sea surface, covered with black shark tattoos, and in that brawny hand was a steel harpoon! An old man with a fierce face poked his head out from the water, his eyes fierce, glaring intensely at the small houseboat. Who is this? Chen Qi thought quickly. The tattoos on the person, as well as the displayed dominance, very likely belonged to the notorious local pirate, Captain Kuang Sha! Kuang Sha touched the necklace around his neck and smiled, "Thought I''d caught a navy reconnaissance agent, turned out it''s just a little fish daring to enter my territory, seeking its own death..." sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Boy, remember before you die, this is my territory!" He violently gripped the harpoon, then hurled it towards Chen Qi''s legs! A massive sonic boom resounded through the air! Bang! Chen Qi sidestepped, dodging the vicious harpoon attack. "Got some skills!" Then, the next second, Kuang Sha picked up another bag filled with blood and smashed it hard at the small houseboat where Chen Qi was. Bang! The sticky black bag hit the small houseboat, emitting a pungent smell of blood. At that moment, inside the boat, a wooden magic wand was already aiming at Kuang Sha. How dare you ambush Chen Qi! The Flower Witch had angry little flowers popping out of her head. Basic attack spell! Boom! A deafening roar! Spiritual power burst from the tip of the wand, shooting out a fierce flash of light that solidly hit Kuang Sha. This kid, there''s actually a Third-tier expert hidden on the boat! Kuang Sha held his bleeding shoulder: "Forget it, prey without value isn''t worth hunting..." Kuang Sha''s attack on Chen Qi was just a spur of the moment action. Blood would attract the pursuit of sea beasts. And just now, his blood bag had hit the small houseboat. The scent of blood would inevitably attract real sea beasts. The fate of such small boats that recklessly enter dangerous waters is doomed to destruction, devoured by the power of the sea! "Covering the retreat of our ships is the most important thing, no need to waste time on these little boats." "Goodbye, little fish, wait to be swallowed by the sea." After dropping the harsh words, Kuang Sha suddenly darted into the water like a shark, swiftly leaving the small houseboat. After Kuang Sha left. The two of them took a long breath. Dangerous... Chen Qi secretly said to himself. Kuang Sha''s appearance was too sudden. He had never expected someone to be hiding above the water. Fortunately, he had mastered the Dove Perception skill, which gave him stronger perception. If he hadn''t reacted in time just now, he might have had his legs blasted apart by Kuang Sha''s harpoon. However, in such a dangerous area, that Kuang Sha dared to fight underwater was indeed beyond his expectation. The Flower Witch asked worriedly, "Are you alright, Qi?" "I''m fine, just a minor injury." Chen Qi touched his shoulder. He did not expect that his first fight in the Sea Demon Gorge would be against such a dangerous character. Luckily, in Kuang Sha''s eyes, killing them had no benefits. And most likely, he hadn''t realized the true identity of the Flower Witch. Otherwise, there really might have been some trouble. Chen Qi checked the blood on his small houseboat. Blood would attract sea beasts. At that moment, the Flower Witch decisively took out a potion and poured it over the blood. The smell of the blood gradually dissipated. "Hehe~" The Flower Witch patted her chest, "Don''t worry, I have prepared many potions that can hide the scent of blood, with me around, we won''t become targets for the sea beasts." "Well done..." Chen Qi faintly heard the faint singing of mermaids. This place was very close to the mermaid''s nest. Unfortunately, he could not bring the Flower Witch with him to see the mermaids. And undoubtedly, their location had been exposed. "We need to speed up and head to the Floral Appearance crack, otherwise we might be pursued." Chen Qi summoned the deep-sea Water Elves, directing the small houseboat to proceed toward the Floral Appearance crack at full speed. ... ... An hour later, the sky had been shrouded by a thick layer of grey. Unexpectedly, apart from a few blackhead fish and the slight singing of mermaids, they hadn''t encountered any sea beasts. This was largely due to the effectiveness of the Flower Witch''s potion in repelling sea beasts! With the effort of the seven deep-sea Water Elves, the small houseboat stopped. In front of them was a towering flower tree, a hundred meters tall. On the tree was an entrance, a bleeding crack. A C-level solo Floral Appearance crack, Alchemist''s Abode, only accessible by Third-order Transcendents! A C-level crack was not something Chen Qi could get involved with. "We''re finally here! I''m ready, I''m so ready~" The Flower Witch grasped her magic wand, continuously talking to herself, applying psychological reinforcement. It had been a long time since she had challenged a Floral Appearance crack. Chen Qi said, "Then, Flower Witch, this is goodbye for now." "Yeah." The Flower Witch took a step forward and then paused. She suddenly realized a problem. What would happen to Chen Qi after she left? Keep in mind, Chen Qi was just a newbie who had recently entered the realm of the Transcendents! In such a dangerous sea area, without her, if Chen Qi got targeted by a shark, or by the mermaids... The consequences would be unimaginable! This type of farewell scene was all too common! What should have been a simple goodbye, could turn out to be a farewell forever! The Flower Witch''s imagination was very active. Chapter 135: Chapter 114 The Cat that Plays Around Behind the Flower Witchs Back_3 She could already imagine how the Sea Demon had lured Chen Qi with its singing and beauty. Then, under the Sea Demon''s seduction, Chen Qi had been turned into food, and the terrifying scene of being served on a platter followed. And when she saw Chen Qi again, she would only encounter a Sea Demon with a full belly. Moreover, they had just been targeted by Kuang Sha. Though they had only met once, the fact that the other party dared to stay in the water meant that he was an extremely dangerous Transcendent. Chen Qi might be captured by pirates and then sold to the grandmas of the Black Whale Group to become a slave, experiencing the language of flowers about forbearance and wealth. When she saw Chen Qi again, he would likely have lost his mind, emaciated, and completely depraved. The Flower Witch instantly thought of many scenes, with sad little blue flowers sprouting from her head. "Qi, please be careful, and don''t cry, I''ll clear the Third Rank Floral Appearance crack as quickly as possible and then come back." Why would I cry? What exactly are you thinking about? Chen Qi said with a smile, "Hmm, I''ll be careful. Have a safe journey, Flower Witch." According to his inspiration, this Floral Appearance crack, although a C-rank crack, only had a 7% mutation rate and was relatively safe. For the Flower Witch''s strength, clearing it was just a matter of time. The Flower Witch cast Water Walking and stepped onto the water: "Then I''m leaving... Wait a minute!" Chen Qi clenched his fist: "Fen, is there anything else?" "Almost forgot, give you the Potions!" The Flower Witch took out Potions from her backpack card. Five bottles of Sea Beast Repellent Potion, two bottles of Sea Beast Scent Potion, two bottles of Underwater Breathing Potion, two bottles of High-Efficiency Healing Potion. The Flower Witch, like a nagging mother, instructed: "You must find a safe place to stay, and every once in a while, use the Sea Beast Repellent Potion nearby. If you happen to encounter a Sea Demon, apply the Sea Beast Scent Potion on yourself, then try to tie yourself up completely and use a camouflaging Skill." Chen Qi promised: "Hmm... I got it." He knew that although the Flower Witch was worried about him getting into trouble, she was a bit too nagging. "I''m really going now, take care..." Chen Qi nodded, "Please be careful, Fen." Then, she took a few steps and turned back around. Coming back again! "Hold it in, hold it in, don''t show that you''re very eager to leave the Flower Witch." Inform Chen Qi about the threat of the Sea Demons, trying to maintain his sanity! The Flower Witch solemnly said: "If you hear singing, cover your ears immediately, you didn''t cover them just now. Also, don''t look directly at the Sea Demon''s body, but sense it with your Spiritual Power." Chen Qi replied: "Hmm, I promise that even if I hear just a little bit of singing, I will immediately cover my ears..." "And be careful of the Kuang Sha we just encountered." "Mhm." Finally, after twenty minutes of back-and-forth, the Flower Witch finally entered the Floral Appearance crack. "Finally..." S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi took a deep breath and clenched his fist excitedly! Now, he could finally head to the center of the Sea Demon Gorge, which is the Sea Demon''s lair. As expected, that lair would undoubtedly contain a lot of treasures. "I need to meet with the Sea Demon and take care of these matters before the Flower Witch comes back." Chen Qi suddenly felt a strange sensation. Wait, what kind of feeling is this? Do I feel like a cat who stole a taste behind the Flower Witch''s back? His heart had indeed longed for the Flower Witch, who worried about him, to enter the crack sooner. There was no helping it, the taboo talent of Deep Sea Affinity shouldn''t be easily revealed to others. This feeling was quite marvelous... Chen Qi thought to himself. But no matter what, the Flower Witch had finally left! He didn''t need to avoid Sea Beasts anymore! The feeling of freedom! "Deep Sea Water Elf, push the boat!" Chen Qi excitedly steered the small houseboat towards the most dangerous area of the Sea Demon Gorge, heading for the Sea Demon''s lair. Chapter 136: Chapter 115: The Sea Monsters Apology At dusk, the sky was tinged with a gentle orange-red hue. Chen Qi''s small houseboat moved unobstructed across the ocean. Below the sea surface, various sea beasts such as sea snakes, sharks, and jellyfish continuously swam by. At that moment, a black-armored shark larger than the small houseboat emerged from the water, poking out its huge head, seeking a hug. Chen Qi patted the shark''s head gently and said, "Little guy, lead the way¡ª" The black-armored shark swam past his feet, heading toward the distant coral land. "We''re almost there, let''s stop the boat here..." Chen Qi found a hidden black reef and then hid the small houseboat behind the rock. He was not afraid of sea beasts, but his small houseboat was. Like the shark just now, which was called a black-armored shark, it was covered in black armor plates and was five meters tall, even bigger than the small houseboat! If the shark couldn''t hold back its desire for a hug while approaching Chen Qi. The entire small houseboat would be obliterated in an instant! Chen Qi took a deep breath. In this sea area, the water was exceptionally clear, with a large number of colorful giant corals growing. Every now and then, small fish would spew colored bubbles from the water. Besides, there were natural moon rocks in the sea area. "Deep Sea Water Elf No.1, No.2, come here!" "Waku Waku (Understood!)" The Deep Sea Water Elves swam to the surface at an extremely fast pace and performed Water Walking with him. Chen Qi walked towards the depths of the Sea Demon lair while observing this magnificent world. It was like the legendary underwater palace of Atlantis. At that moment, Chen Qi''s eyes widened suddenly! A beautiful figure emerged on the sea surface. On the corals in the distance, a young Sea Demon was sitting cross-legged. Its bare back was gracefully and fluidly shaped, its skin was delicate and glossy. The seaweed-like green tentacle-like long hair sparkled in the twilight sun, with skin as delicate as snow and eyes like sapphires. And its lower half was a magnificent fishtail, as if tailor-made by an exotic seamstress from smooth silk. Like a mermaid princess from an underwater kingdom. It closed its eyes, stretching its pale hand towards the sun and sang softly, "La la la la~" The melodious song drifted over the sea. This is a Sea Demon, so beautiful, if only I had a camera¡­ Chen Qi couldn''t help feeling emotional. But he thought the Flower Witch was even more beautiful. Wait a minute! Something''s not right! Chen Qi''s cheeks suddenly flushed, his body experiencing an indescribable surge of heat, uncontrollable! At that instant, Chen Qi had a terrifying thought. Even if it meant making enemies with the whole world for the sake of the Sea Demon lady, it was worth the risk! Even if just to lick the Sea Demon''s fishtail, it would be worth this lifetime! He actually wanted to kneel down, to be the dog of the Sea Demon! It was an enchantment! A powerful enchanting song! At that moment, there was also a huge disturbance beneath Chen Qi''s feet. The Deep Sea Water Elf beneath him was enchanted too. "Waku Waku (Master, master I won''t betray you!)" Deep Sea Water Elf No.1, with a determined expression, spoke thus. An indiscriminate enchanting song! The song of the Sea Demon targeted not only humans but most intelligent beings as well. Regardless of gender, regardless of species, it could enchant anyone! As one of the smartest pets, the Deep Sea Water Elf naturally couldn''t evade this area attack. Not to mention, as a creature of the sea, the Sea Demon had a natural affinity. "Huff, huff..." Chen Qi promptly adjusted his breathing, his Second-tier profession was that of a cold-blooded assassin, naturally endowed with a moderate level of mental resistance. Even when faced with the Sea Demon''s enchanting song, he could maintain his sanity! However, although he held on... "Waku Waku (Master, I''m sorry!)" But the Deep Sea Water Elf No.2 beneath him couldn''t resist. Behold, the weak-willed Deep Sea Water Elf No.2 exhibited a pleased expression, suddenly emerging from the water and diving into the embrace of the Sea Demon. Chapter Continue: "Waku Waku (Snuggle!)" The Deep Sea Water Elf nuzzled in the arms of the Sea Demon, showing a pleasurable expression at having abandoned its master. Useless thing! Chen Qi cursed under his breath. Having lost a fulcrum, his ability to walk on water failed outright, and with a splash, he fell into the sea. Fortunately, the quick-thinking Water Elf No. 3 withstood the siren''s song and timely took over! "Hmm~" At this moment, the Sea Demon focused on singing, also noticed Chen Qi''s movement, as well as the Water Elf in its arms. "Huff..." Chen Qi stood on the water again and looked at the Sea Demon anew. As a monster, although not as intelligent as humans, the Sea Demon is still among the top few in terms of intelligence in the sea. Chen Qi wondered what action it would take facing him. "Wah wah wah wah!" The moment it saw Chen Qi, the Sea Demon immediately became flustered, glancing around like a child who had done something wrong. Panic? Chen Qi was somewhat baffled. Suddenly, the Sea Demon had an idea, and tossed Water Elf No. 2 in its arms away like trash. Then, it placed both hands on its stomach, bent sixty degrees, and with a sobbing sound, gave him a look that pleaded for forgiveness. Was it apologizing because its song of charm accidentally affected me? Chen Qi couldn''t understand the language of the Sea Demon, but with the experience of interacting with Water Elves, he could roughly guess its meaning. It seemed to be expressing an apology... Then, the little Sea Demon straightened up suddenly and hummed softly: "La la la la~" At that moment, Chen Qi felt a surge of power welling up inside him. Power surged through his body! The feeling of heat in his body vanished in an instant! [You have listened to the Sea Demon''s Song of Resilience, and received the Steadfast Will BUFF. For the next ten minutes, your willpower will be even more steadfast.] "Song of Resilience¡­" Chen Qi decisively opened the "Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide" by Little Crow. This book, drafted by Little Crow himself, could be termed a complete encyclopedia of sea beasts. Although there were no medicinal materials worth collecting from a Sea Demon, the book still contained a description of Sea Demons. As intelligent creatures, their most powerful ability was their astonishing musical talent. Not just the song of charm, but they also mastered the Songs of Resilience, Fear, Agility, and more. They could even perform a technique reserved for Fourth Rank Legends ¡ª Sea Demon Chorus! Throughout their long lives, they could master a variety of transcendent songs. Legend has it that even a Fourth Rank Legend "Sea Demon Songstress" needs their recognition to be promoted. This was the true terror of Sea Demons. "It''s okay." Chen Qi accepted the Sea Demon''s apology. After apologizing, the Sea Demon, like a curious child, circled around him. Unlike the nearby sea overlords, the Sea Demon didn''t come too close to Chen Qi but maintained a certain distance. It bowed its head, seemingly very curious about Chen Qi''s thighs. Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided to change his clothes. This area of the sea was not devoid of human activity. He took out the Residual Fire Touch. The deep blue gem transformed into tidal water in the air, then the water swirled around his body. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Finally, it quickly formed into a set of Hunter''s Clothes, with small tentacles spreading from the garment. Chen Qi thought for a moment, then made a simple mask with a bandage. This form not only provided a bonus but also concealed his identity. Should anyone come here, it wouldn''t expose his identity. Moreover, for the Sea Demon, this tentacled form was even more handsome. "Woo-hoo!" The green tentacles on the Sea Demon''s head moved together with its small hands. It really liked Chen Qi in his tentacle attire. Chen Qi looked at his first encounter with a Sea Demon. This seaweed-like tentacle hair was also very rare among Sea Demons. He would call it Little Seaweed¡ª Chen Qi thought to himself. At that moment, Little Seaweed shook its fishtail and pointed with its finger towards the central area in the distance. Above the sea, a large school of fish also swam toward the center of Sea Demon Coral Land. Little Seaweed''s tentacle hair moved happily, waving as a gesture. Is it inviting me? Little Seaweed swam its fishtail towards the center of the Sea Demon nest. And at that moment, he heard a multitude of singing voices. Chapter 137: Chapter 116: You have been strengthened, you are invincible! Chen Qi followed the direction of the singing voice, walking on water. Under the guidance of the little green algae, they quickly reached the very center of the Sea Demon Nest. Giant sea snakes, black-armored sharks, dark cloud jellyfish... A large number of sea beasts gathered here, waiting quietly. Why are there so many sea beasts here? Chen Qi slowly stopped and looked upwards. It was a massive coral platform. And on this platform, there was a harp that was a full meter and a half tall. Forbidden relic ¡ª the Siren Harp! Chen Qi remembered that this item was mentioned in the game strategy guide. On the platform, there were as many as thirty beautiful sirens! Each siren was as beautiful as a princess, and just one glance was unforgettable. The siren in the center was two meters tall, with meter-long tentacle hair and a body that made blood boil. She held a small harp in her hand and lightly plucked it. La la la~ A powerful song from the harp rang out! Accompanied by the melodious harp sound, all the sea beasts on the coral ground started to boil with excitement! "Waku Waku! (Sounds great!)" The Deep Sea Water Elves jumped and cheered as well. The scene before them looked like an open-air sea concert. Except that the singer was a dangerously perilous sea demon. "Interesting..." Chen Qi felt a surge of power within his body. [You listened to the Siren Song¡ªPower Song, your power increased.] Chen Qi felt this power again. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The siren''s song was not an indiscriminate attack; it could produce different effects based on their will. For example, the current song, powered by the siren''s active control, was a Power Song for him. But for humans, it could very likely be the Rage Song that incites mutual slaughter. All the sirens had noticed Chen Qi. They were first startled, then bowed solemnly as if meeting a noble king. They bowed again... This took Chen Qi by surprise; it was his first time encountering such a scene. Unlike the silly Nearshore Dominator, the sirens were highly intelligent and had learned many human etiquettes. Bowing was their way of expressing reverence. In addition, Chen Qi carefully sensed that the sirens could control their singing. In other words, the siren''s song wouldn''t harm him. Sirens could be approached. "I''m coming up..." After ensuring his safety, Chen Qi followed the coral reef steps to the platform. This platform was the deepest part of the Sea Demon Nest! Under normal circumstances, it was the place where human heroes encountered their final boss battle! No surprise, there must be treasures here! Since I''m a guest, it''s quite normal to take some things. Otherwise, give them some delicious Extraordinary Fish Bait in return. Chen Qi quickly scanned the surroundings. Aside from the harp, there was also a broken stone table on the coral platform. On the table was a necklace made of shells. Chen Qi picked up the necklace. A prompt appeared before his eyes. [Siren Necklace: Nature Form: Floral, Heart Effect: A necklace made by sirens. Wearing it can block the offensive songs of sirens, and you won''t be actively attacked by sirens. Note: Legend has it that sirens give this item to humans who defeat them in singing.] Blocking the siren''s song and not being attacked by sirens! Undoubtedly, this was a divine artifact in the Sea Demon Gorge. Chen Qi suddenly remembered. The navy once asked why Kuang Sha dared to live in the Sea Demon Gorge and even treated it as his territory. Now it seemed that he might also possess this necklace. Given to humans who defeat them in singing... Chen Qi pondered. His musical talent could only be described with four words: Ghastly Wailing. Is this thing really something I can take? Chen Qi picked up one necklace and looked back at the sirens. Then, in an instant, three sirens appeared from nowhere with three more shell necklaces, handing them to Chen Qi. "Hum hum~" The little green algae also took out its siren necklace and handed it to him. "?????" Chen Qi looked at his hand. In a flash, he had five precious Siren Necklaces! "Ah, this..." Chen Qi was astonished; he seemed to be very popular. In that case, can I also take this harp? Chen Qi''s thoughts grew bolder as he walked to the large harp and touched it lightly. [Siren''s Harp: Nature Form: Floral Description: The legendary Siren''s Harp. The melody played with this harp, combined with singing, will exhibit soul-stirring extraordinary power. Note: The usage of this relic depends on your musical skill.] Based on the music played, the Siren''s Harp could exhibit different extraordinary powers. The legendary item! This was an auxiliary divine artifact for players! Chen Qi swallowed, maybe he could become an excellent sea singer. "Can I try it?" Chen Qi asked. The sirens blinked their large blue eyes, looking at him with anticipation. In their eyes, Chen Qi was an ancient being from the frontier! Perhaps he knew some forbidden ancient music! They were thrilled to see what kind of music Chen Qi could play. "Waku Waku (Master, go for it!)" The Deep Sea Water Elf jumped. "Then I''ll start." Encouraged by everyone, Chen Qi instantly gained confidence and began to play! Maybe now, after encountering the extraordinary, he possessed an amazing musical talent? He plucked the strings. Dun dun dun! Then he mimicked the sirens, trying to produce an ethereal sound: "La! La! La!" In an instant, a gale swept over the Sea Demon Land! Every note, every sound was filled with power and sorrow; this song of death seemed to awaken the deepest fears and despair within people, making them feel the fragility and impermanence of life! The sirens'' tentacles on their heads twisted and squirmed, covering their ears abruptly! Some sirens with weak spiritual power even knelt on the ground. Neither the harp sound nor the singing could be described. It was like the chaotic whispers from the frontier! The song that could not be faced directly! The prototype of the death song! The previously ecstatic giant sea snakes and black-armored sharks also suddenly dived into the sea. Waves rolled through the Sea Demon Land instantly. Fortunately, the song didn''t last long. With the final note, the sea returned to calm. However, a heavy and oppressive atmosphere still lingered in the air, as if the fear and despair brought by this death song continued to spread. The previously enchanted Water Elf No. 2 became completely clear-headed after listening again and ran to Chen Qi''s feet in repentance. "That was awful..." Sure enough, I have no musical talent... Chen Qi stopped playing. The Siren''s Harp needed the mastery of extraordinary music techniques to fully exert its power. However, mastering extraordinary music techniques required the transcendent musical enlightenment of Floral Appearance, which meant pursuing a career related to Floral Appearance. Thus, his recent music caused no substantial damage. It could only produce some mild mental damage by relying on the harp''s intrinsic power. "I shouldn''t have played..." Chen Qi remembered that sirens were a race with immense respect for music. If someone had excellent musical skills, they would treat them as a friend. People with poor musical talent would be scorned as trash, pests of the world, and useless bottom feeders of the sea! In other words, his recent playing might very well incur the sirens'' resentment. Chen Qi turned around to see the sirens'' eyes, originally filled with respect, now holding an even greater sense of awe! "Why do they seem to respect me even more?" Could it be that I actually have musical talent? Chen Qi was puzzled. At this moment, the two-meter-tall siren walked to his side and gathered all the other sirens around. The sirens cleared their throats. It was time to return Chen Qi''s song! It looked like they had a gift for him? Chen Qi was taken aback. As the lead singer siren gently plucked the Siren Harp, the other sirens joined the chorus. "La la la la la la~" Wait, this is a siren chorus! Chen Qi''s body shuddered violently. Legend had it that the siren chorus, which combines various dangerous songs, could directly summon death! This was the death sound! Even a Fourth Rank Legend had to escape in the face of a siren chorus! The sirens wouldn''t want to take revenge on me, would they... Chen Qi''s heart pounded. "La la la la la la~" Heavenly singing echoed underwater, intertwining with the resonance of the coral reef, creating a mysterious and grand musical effect. Multiple prompts quickly appeared before his eyes. [You listened to the Song of Agility, agility increased!] [You listened to the Song of Power, power increased!] [You listened to the Soul Song, spiritual power origin increased!] [You listened to the Healing Song, life recovery ability increased!] [You listened to the Song of Stealth, stealth ability increased!] [You listened to the Song of Water, the surrounding water will protect you!] [You listened to the Delay Song, all song buffs extended!] [You listened to the Song of Men...] ... ... "So this is the siren chorus..." Chen Qi froze after listening to the chorus. It wasn''t that scary; rather, it felt quite comfortable. At this moment, he had fifteen singing buffs on him. It seemed as if the sirens had strengthened him! Chen Qi felt the vast power within his body and threw a simple Qi Power Fist! Boom! The sea water was compressed and shredded by the immense power, turning into countless droplets splashing in the air. Then, the waves surged high, like a white giant beast roaring in the wind before crashing back into the sea with a deafening thud. "I seem to be a bit strong now." Chen Qi never expected this. The sirens'' gift turned out to be such powerful temporary buffs! Chapter Find: With a duration of a day, it was definitely enough for him to clear the D-rank crack. Not to mention clearing the D-rank crack, Chen Qi felt he could even rob pirate ships. He had a feeling that he could face a Third-order Transcendent now. At that moment, the little green algae came over with a delicate small box and handed it to Chen Qi. Am I perhaps overly popular... Although the sirens didn''t ask him to give them head pats like the Nearshore Dominator, it was clear they liked him quite a bit. Especially when he wore Residual Fire Touch. Chen Qi took the box and slowly opened it. Chapter 138: Chapter 117 Shadow Blade Slash Chen Qi opened the small wooden box. Inside the box were five crimson pearls, a heart-shaped shell necklace, and a small harp. [Song of the Shell: Nature Form: Flower, Heart Description: Wearing this item will slightly increase your charm, as well as slightly amplify the buff effects you receive from songs. Note: I am a die-hard fan of the Sirens'' Song.] [Siren''s Small Harp: Nature Form: Flower Description: A replica of the Siren''s Harp, it can be used to play transcendent songs. Inherent Skill: Song of the Sea (increases activity, agility, and strength of sea beasts within range, and heals their injuries; this is an inherent skill of the equipment, which can be played without understanding music theory.)] The five pearls were rare gems, and if sold to a jeweler, they could fetch a million. "Valuable gifts." Chen Qi accepted these gifts. These are two items designed to be used together. Among them, the most precious was the Siren''s Small Harp. Unfortunately, with his dreadful musical skills, he could never unleash the true potential of this transcendent item. Nature Form is Flower; he wondered if the Flower Witch had any singing skills. Of course, its inherent skill "Song of the Sea" was quite effective for Chen Qi. The shell necklace was meant to be used with the Siren''s Small Harp. "Thank you." Chen Qi put the harp into his backpack card, then wore the shell necklace and the siren necklace. Unfortunately, he had no good return gifts. He could only cook! Chen Qi spent some time making a sumptuous roast and invited the sirens for a meal. The sirens, greedy sea beasts at heart, were instantly satisfied. After eating, the sirens lay on the coral platform and fell asleep. The sirens'' chorus consumed a lot of the sea beasts'' energy. Unknowingly, the flames of the day gradually went out, and the entire ocean slowly fell into darkness. Chen Qi took out the kerosene lamp. It was time to clear the D-rank void crack! Now, he had twenty song buffs on him. With these buffs lasting for twenty-four hours, clearing a D-rank crack would be a piece of cake for him! Chen Qi opened the map; near the siren''s lair, there was a ten-person shadow phase crack. In his current state, a ten-person D-rank shadow phase crack was no problem at all! Might as well strike while the iron was hot, clear the crack, and then return to the siren''s lair. Chen Qi didn''t hesitate and headed towards the crack. Speed run! ... [Inspiration identification ongoing...] [You have entered the void phase crack, "Skeleton Graveyard." ] [You carefully stepped into the graveyard.] [A giant skeleton general appeared from the darkness, mocking your frail body, and questioned the value of your life.] [You threw a punch and killed the skeleton general...] [The skeleton general triggered a death rattle, summoning a skeleton archmage.] [You threw a punch and killed the skeleton archmage...] [The skeleton archmage also triggered a death rattle, summoning a group of skeleton soldiers...] [You killed the group of skeleton soldiers, and they triggered a death rattle, summoning a skeleton puppy...] Chapter Your: ... ... [You cleared the crack and received a perfect S rating, drawing two skill cards.] [You obtained the skill card¡ª¡ªShadow Blade Slash.] [You obtained a one-time skill card¡ª¡ªEmpty Skeleton Head.] sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Done, why do all monsters here have death rattles?" Chen Qi walked out of the crack and checked his newly obtained skill cards. Empty Skeleton Head was a void phase skill card. Its effect was "cease thinking," then resist a one-time mental attack. Additionally, if he died while "ceasing thinking," it would trigger a death rattle, summoning a fierce skeleton general. However, to use it, one must possess void phase intuition. "In the early stages, void phase skill cards are indeed garbage..." Chen Qi kept the skill card, planning to sell it at the black market when he got the chance. In the New Sun game, the symbol for void phase was having no symbol. Not just skills, but the associated occupations were often trash in the early stages and quite rare. Also, none of the six nations in the New Sun world governed [Void] or [Shadow]. Both shadows and void phases, being negative nature forms, had their origins in the Hunter''s organization, located in the Lost Land, in the underground world gutters. Even though there was no top-level transcendent organization. The shadow phase, due to its "villainous" nature and decent strength, still attracted many players. But the void phase was different; occupation cards were rare, and early-stage strength was very weak. Therefore, very few players chose the void phase path. Fortunately, the second skill card he obtained was quite decent. [Shadow Blade Slash: Nature Form: Blade, Shadow Usage Conditions: Master qi power, possess slight shadow intuition or blade intuition Description: Operate qi power throughout your body, enchanting your weapon with it, transforming it into a sharp black thunderbolt, then unleash a powerful qi-powered slash!] A skill card that perfectly matched his current situation. Shadow Blade Slash could be understood as the qi power slash of the shadow phase; simply put, it was a move like sword energy. While enhancing attack power, it also expanded the attack range! Sword energy was a romantic dream for men! And just right, the weapon Chen Qi used was a sword. Shadow Blade Slash was a pretty good addition to his combat strength. Chen Qi kept the skill card. Recently, he had been using skill cards too frequently; he should wait a few days to thoroughly digest this one. "Nice harvest..." Under the faint moonlight, Chen Qi walked on the water, heading towards the siren''s lair. His next plan was to fleece the sea beasts once more, then see if there were any rare sea beasts to bring to the White Tree Land. Finally, he would go pick up the Flower Witch. At that moment, a small sea demon with green algae hair suddenly emerged from the water. An adult sea demon could reach a height of 1.8 meters, with some even growing over 2 meters. However, little Green Algae was an undernourished sea demon, and with her fish tail, she stood at only about 1.4 meters. In the water, she looked even smaller. "Green Algae, you''re not asleep..." Chen Qi smiled slightly and patted her tentacle-like hair. Green Algae''s tentacles twitched, then she frantically waved her arms: "Wah wah wah ¦²(¡ã¡÷¡ã|||)¡ª¡ª" Hmm? What does that mean? Chen Qi was startled. At this moment, the Deep Sea Water Elf also moved. "Wait..." Chen Qi immediately became alert. It seemed Green Algae was warning him about some nearby danger! What could scare Green Algae? Could it be a nighttime shadow demon? No... Chen Qi soon dismissed this thought. "Is someone nearby..." He hesitated no longer and immediately activated his skill. Dark Concealment! Chen Qi held his breath, as if covered by a thin veil, hiding in the darkness. Not only his breathing, but even his spirit power field was covered by this thin veil. Combined with numerous buffs provided by the sirens, his concealment in the dark was extremely strong. Unless it was a mage of Teacher An''s caliber, it would be impossible to discover him. Could it be the Kuang Sha he encountered previously? Chen Qi looked underwater again. Most of the sirens were asleep, but the black-armored sharks were still very active. Chen Qi, facing the third-order transcendent Kuang Sha, couldn''t possibly defeat him. But for mere survival, he should have no problem. Why were they at the sirens'' lair? And what gave them the courage to come here? As a Light Seer, it was natural to remain curious. "Deep Sea Water Elf, follow." Chen Qi dived underwater, carefully swimming towards the center of the sirens'' lair, following a black-armored shark from a distance. With Dark Concealment, he successfully hid behind a reef, beside which a large sea snake lay asleep. A perfect hiding spot... Chen Qi concealed himself and looked into the distance. Sure enough, he saw lights and ten steam-powered boats. On each boat stood a fully armed member of the Black Whale Group. At the forefront was none other than the captain of the Black Whale Group¡ª¡ªKuang Sha! He stood two meters tall, with a mix of silver and white hair, a massive V-shaped physique, and a broad, sturdy back like an ancient reef. His body was too massive to be described as bull-like; he was more like a giant bear. "Interesting, they dared to come here on small boats." Chen Qi thought. One wrong move, and these Black Whale Group members would become shark food! Without a doubt, they must have some special items to dare venture this deep. But more intriguing was their purpose in coming to the sirens'' lair. In front of Kuang Sha stood a tall woman. Her pitch-black hair was neat, she wore a raven mask, and donned a black feathered robe. Like a raven symbolizing doom. Chen Qi was slightly startled. She was an acquaintance of his. Now, she was a newly promoted officer of the Black Whale Group¡ª¡ªLittle Raven. Chapter 139: Chapter 118: The Power of the Ancient Species, The Breath of the Great Whale Late at night, a blurred moon hung high in the sky, casting a faint silvery glow. Beneath the sea, strange sounds emerged from time to time. Nobody knew what exactly could be hidden underneath the seabed in this area. At this moment, the members of the Black Whale Group were discussing the plan for the next day. Little Crow carried a kerosene lamp, remaining vigilant, and looked towards the distant coral platform. "Kuang Sha, do you really have confidence that you can make this sea area above into your domain?" Kuang Sha gripped his harpoon: "Of course, Doctor Crow, the premise is that the potion you gave us really possesses the strength of a superior species, just like the rumors claim!" Little Crow adjusted her mask: "There''s no problem with the potion, it can last at least twelve hours, as long as your body holds up, of course." Kuang Sha flexed his muscles: "There''s no potion I can''t handle, just quietly await the shark sweeping across the sea. When do we act?" "At dawn, when the daylight burns, the time of the morning." S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Following that, Little Crow continued: "Now the navy has already blocked off most entrances and is firmly targeting the vessels of the Devil Fish." After speaking, she fixed her grim and cold mask intently on the members of the Black Shark: "I don''t know why, but this batch of tardy navy somehow knows that aboard the Devil Fish, we have stored the forbidden artifact Meat Cutting Bone Breaking that we obtained at great human cost..." Kuang Sha clenched his teeth, looking at his brothers. The men of the Black Shark fought for money, and for money, they had done all sorts of things! It was entirely possible they could sell out information. Kuang Sha argued: "Maybe it was the Ice Devil Pirates. I''ve heard that the tavern on Sea Demon Island also spotted traces of the Ice Devil Pirates this time. When the time comes, I''ll grab the old couple who run the tavern and interrogate them. They must know some information." Little Crow clutched her lantern tightly with displeasure, commanding: "It''s no longer important who leaked the information. You just need to know that tomorrow, the Devil Fish will break into the Sea Demon''s lair. Moreover, we can''t rule out the possibility of the navy going mad and following the Devil Fish into the Sea Demon''s lair! Remember, even if you Black Shark cannot protect the Devil Fish, you must take away all the treasures on board, including Meat Cutting Bone Breaking and other Transcendent relics!" This action was made due to the navy having blocked off a large number of routes. Therefore, after communication, the Black Whale Group decided to make a mad decision: To directly pass through the central area of the Sea Demon Gorge¡ªthe Sea Demon''s lair! And this matter must be prepared for sufficiently. In the distance, Chen Qi, who had been eavesdropping, was shocked in secret. Little Crow''s voice was very soft, but Kuang Sha''s was very loud. Through Kuang Sha''s words, Chen Qi had also roughly analyzed the situation at hand. The Black Whale Group actually wanted to directly pass through the Sea Demon''s lair. Even steel vessels, in the moment of crossing this place, would be crazily attacked by giant sea snakes and black-armored sharks. Not to mention the siren''s song! Kuang Sha''s muscles tensed all over his body: "Don''t worry, Doctor Crow. As long as it''s as the intelligence said, without any naval admirals, I am invincible. Now, Doctor Crow, give me the Black Whale Blood." Little Crow looked around, feeling a chill in the air: "Don''t rush, tell me the intelligence you collected today first." Kuang Sha said carelessly: "We don''t have much intelligence, apart from the movements of the navy, it was just a small fish." "A small fish?" "Yes, on a small boat, I encountered a newly promoted Second-order Transcendent and a Third-order Transcendent with a Floral Appearance." A Third-tier Transcendent with a Floral Appearance! The Flower Witch was indeed a Third-tier Transcendent with a Floral Appearance! However, why would this Third-order Transcendent have a Second-tier Transcendent by their side? Come to think of it, there had been an unidentified First Order black-bearded monster with the Flower Witch before. An ally of the Flower Witch? Which power did they belong to? Little Crow fell into thought. Kuang Sha crossed his arms over his chest: Chapter Enjoy: "What''s the matter, Doctor Crow?" "Nothing, it''s just that the one you encountered might be the Flower Witch." "Witch!" He burst out shouting! "Keep it down, in case you''re overheard, or wake up the sea demons and sharks..." Kuang Sha showed no intention of apologizing or fear: "Don''t worry, Doctor Crow! Besides us, who else dares to stand in this sea area?" Little Crow shook her head: "Forget it, the witch isn''t important right now, what''s really important is to cover for the Devil Fish ship." Kuang Sha didn''t reply, filled with immense regret. He had actually missed the chance to arrest the witch! In the Black Whale Group, the Flower Witch was their number one target. If he could catch the Flower Witch, the taboo creation aboard the Devil Fish ship¡ªMeat Cutting Bone Breaking¡ªwould undoubtedly be his reward, too! Little Crow took out a bottle containing a wriggling mass of blackness from her backpack. It was like a pulsating black heart. Diluted Black Whale Blood! She said coldly, "Remember, the effect lasts for twelve hours, and within a month, the strength of your body absolutely cannot endure a second use." "All right, all right, hurry and give it to this old man." Kuang Sha took the Black Whale Blood, then asked as a final question, "I have the Sea Demon Necklace, I''m not afraid of the Sea Demon''s song, but the Black Armored Shark and the great sea snakes are ferocious beasts. Doctor Crow, are you sure this blood can suppress such terrifying creatures?" Little Crow explained, "As of now, the origins of Sea Beasts remain a mystery, but just like dragons, higher existences exert a tremendous suppressive force over lower ones. Black Whale Blood will grant you a faint ancient bloodline presence. This presence, unless it''s a sea tyrant of a Sea Beast, they absolutely won''t dare approach you. Furthermore, this blood will grant you unimaginable strength." Kuang Sha looked up, and under the light of the kerosene lamp, the Black Whale Blood radiated a tempting power. "Doctor Crow, I hope it is as you say, that the Black Whale Blood possesses such mysterious power." Kuang Sha didn''t hesitate, opened his mouth, and bit off half the Black Whale Blood. Upon consuming the Black Whale Blood, his muscles abruptly swelled, and his bones crackled. The spiritual power in his blood instantly took on a layer of frenzied darkness! His spiritual power field underwent a stark transformation, like a massive thundercloud, like a true shark! Little Crow asked, "How is it? Can you withstand it?" Black Whale Blood, only those with strong bodies can use it! Kuang Sha spat out blood and then let out a beast-like roar, "Exquisite. I even feel I could gnaw down the rest of the Black Whale Blood. Now, neither the Flower Witch nor the navy stands a chance against me!" Little Crow, watching Kuang Sha''s condition, clenched her fists, "Just a reminder, the Flower Witch is very strong, not an opponent you can defeat. Later, the Black Glove will take care of this." Kuang Sha immediately retorted, "I admit the Flower Witch is strong, but I''m different from you. At the age of ten, I hunted a three-meter-long shark with a bone blade. At thirteen, a Sea Demon singer gave my father a precious Sea Demon Necklace, and since then, I visit the Sea Demon Gorge every year. Generations of my family have lived in Sea Demon Gorge. I''m not afraid of the Sea Demon''s song, only fearful of the sharks lurking in the deep." The aged Kuang Sha gripped his harpoon, straightened his back, his mighty frame like a colossal mountain. "Besides, as a Third-order Transcendent of the Blade Phase [Water Beast], the Flower Witch couldn''t possibly defeat me at sea." This presence... Little Crow murmured softly, "I hope your arrogance is matched by your strength." And at that moment, a massive disturbance came from beneath the sea! It was a five-meter-tall Black Armored Shark! Their noisy clash had already disturbed this massive creature! The Black Armored Shark violently surfaced, opened its colossal mouth, its teeth sharp as blades, and lunged for the small boat. However, Kuang Sha merely turned his head slightly, giving a faint glare. Boom! In the moment their gazes locked, The Black Armored Shark instantaneously became like a startled kitten and bolted towards where Chen Qi was hiding. Kuang Sha clenched his harpoon, looking at the panicking black shark. This was the first time he had seen such a magnificent scene. Even the ferocious Black Armored Shark feared him! This was the power of the Black Whale! "Doctor Crow, I understand now why you managed to become an officer. The potion you''ve created is indeed wonderfully unmatched..." Kuang Sha clutched his harpoon, feeling the power of the Black Whale Blood. The power inside him was surging! Kuang Sha could no longer suppress the pride swelling within him. "Be it the Witch or the navy! Or any other overconfident little fish! The outcome for those who come here is death! No one can pass through here!" He spread his arms wide and roared at the sea before him, "In these twelve hours, this sea territory is mine!" Chapter 140: Chapter 119 Assaulted ``` Kuang Sha spread his arms wide, and under the influence of the Black Whale Blood, revealed an unprecedented oppressive aura. The little crow clenched her fists: "Don''t be too arrogant, Kuang Sha. Your actions might awaken the sea demon." Kuang Sha grinned and said: "Little girl, I was called Little Kuang Sha when I was young, and now I''m Kuang Sha. How can I not be reckless?" Kuang Sha gripped the trident, in these waters, he could rob whoever he wanted, hit whoever he wanted. "..." The little crow shook her head, somewhat nostalgic for the days aboard the Sawshark. Although her jerk of a Black-eyed Captain often owed money, compared to the bloodthirsty nature of Kuang Sha, he was practically the paragon of gentleness and moral standards. If it weren''t for her status as an officer, this man wouldn''t listen to a word she said. However, a Kuang Sha possessing the Black Whale Blood emitted an aura powerful enough to deter the armored sharks. The Black Whale Blood was merely the icing on the cake. The key was his incredibly precious siren necklace, allowing him to resist the siren''s song. As a Sea Beast tamer, the little crow looked at the siren necklace around Kuang Sha''s neck. Only those with an extraordinary singing talent can gain the recognition of the sirens. It was with the help of the siren necklace that Kuang Sha had risen from an ordinary fisherman to become a well-known pirate of the Sea Demon Gorge, before being defeated by the matriarch of the Black Whale Group and becoming a member of the group. Unfortunately, the voices that could gain the sirens'' recognition were few and far between. The little crow sighed: "All right, stay away from the sirens. I''ve heard that today, someone near the Sea Demon Gorge heard the rare Song of Death. Maybe among the sirens, another genius who commands the music of death has been born." The little crow adjusted her mask: "The potion that masks our human scent is also about to wear off." She began to pack up, ready to leave this dangerous place. However, at that moment, she witnessed a surprising scene. The armored shark, that Kuang Sha had just scared away, was actually charging towards the reef where the great sea snake was! While it''s rare for sea creatures to attack each other, for the armored shark, scared by Kuang Sha, to approach the great sea snake was extremely abnormal behavior. It was likely not approaching the great sea snake, but rather something mysterious that was attracting it. "Is it being lured by food?" The little crow lifted the kerosene lamp, looking in the direction of the reef. The armored shark made wooing sounds as if complaining to its mother. "Truly amazing..." She shook her head, unable to comprehend the armored shark''s thoughts, and started the steamboat to leave the area. The crew of the Black Shark had set up traps here. After hearing that the siren had performed the Song of Death today, they did not stay long, promptly leaving the area. ... ... The moonlight was bright and clear. Chen Qi sat on the massive head of the armored shark, still shaken. He had never imagined that the armored shark, frightened by the presence of the Black Whale, would not run away as a first instinct, but instead approach him, seeking comfort! Was this even reasonable? Such a large shark, actually seeking comfort from him! Not even the near-sea overlord would do such a thing! Luckily, he had Dark Concealment, completely merging his form into the darkness. "That was a close call." Chen Qi stroked the armored shark''s head to soothe it. Although he didn''t catch all of their conversation, Chen Qi deduced the gist from the Black Whale Blood and their actions. The Black Whale Group''s iron ships would be passing through this perilous Sea Demon Gorge. This might be an opportunity for him. "Hmm..." Chen Qi fell into thought. With his current individual strength, facing the pirate ship head-on was tantamount to a suicide mission. But if he had the siren song, he could stand a chance against the Black Whale Group''s pirate ship. Moreover, these pirate ships had come from the deepest high-order cracks of the Sea Demon Gorge. There might be unimaginable treasures aboard, as well as relics lost a century ago. The giant blade Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, the euphoria elf capable of plunging people into a world of bliss, the blood-controlling Blade... Especially that creation known as Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. It was mentioned in the gaming forums as a relic, a weapon of formidable strength, and the archenemy of the Deep Sea Hunters of the past. Chen Qi gradually formulated a daring plan in his mind. Maybe he could join in this chaotic battle. After all, the siren lair was the home of his siren friends. It was only fair to collect a toll from those passing through. And he had long wanted to deal a blow to this Black Whale pirate group. ``` "Hmm..." Chen Qi touched the Water Elf. Despite having the geographical advantage, the plan remained extremely dangerous. Kuang Sha could resist the siren''s song, and having consumed the great whale blood, was very powerful. The fish-pecking crow would not make a move, but it was likely that there were other experts involved in this operation. The disparity in power between a Third-order Transcendent and a Second-order Transcendent was enormous. Even with the Residual Fire Touch and the buff from the siren''s song, he couldn''t bridge the gap in strength. Inside the mermaid''s lair, he could hold his ground against an ordinary Third-order Transcendent. But against a Transcendent who had the solution, he was completely out of his depth. Even fighting on home turf, as a newly-promoted Second-tier Transcendent, he could still die in the chaos of battle. "It''s too dangerous..." Chen Qi shook his head, sighing deeply. Undoubtedly, this was a tremendous opportunity, but the risk was just as great. Unless the Flower Witch joined his cause. Then, he looked at the four mermaid necklaces in his hand. The mermaid necklaces could resist the siren''s song and prevent the mermaids from attacking him actively. "Wait..." Chen Qi suddenly realized something. It was not impossible to get the Flower Witch to take action. With the mermaid necklace, the Flower Witch could also move amidst the song. But if he truly wanted to seize these relics from a century ago, he would have to plan carefully. "I should go find the Flower Witch first." Chen Qi estimated the time. With the Flower Witch''s capabilities, she might have already cleared the crack. However, considering the current situation, it was very likely that the Flower Witch would have encountered pirates. Amidst the dark night, he cautiously steered his small house boat towards the depths of Sea Demon Gorge. Chen Qi maintained as much caution as possible. After two hours of sailing, he arrived at the location of the Floral Appearance crack. However, on the surface of the sea, he saw clothes bloodied beyond recognition and a multitude of corpses. Apart from that, the massive tree of Floral Appearance was wounded all over. "Has there been a battle here?" Chen Qi took out his weapon, lit the kerosene lamp, and carefully surveyed the area. A great amount of blood flowed over this part of the sea. Above the sea surface, hot gunsmoke still lingered. What had happened? The next instant, Chen Qi felt a chill on his back, a scent of blood in the air. Bang! His thigh was kicked hard, he lost his balance, and then toppled backward. Then, in the next breath, a hand grabbed the back of his clothes and, using the momentum of the fall, smashed him hard onto the deck! Boom! It was fast! Chen Qi could only instinctively use his spear to defend. But still, he was slammed to the ground with great force. His head throbbed with pain! Immediately after, someone pressed down on him and pointed a Magic Wand''s tip at Chen Qi. Huge Spiritual Power converged at the tip of the wand, and with just a thought, it could obliterate him and the boat into dust. "If you don''t want to die, keep your mouth shut!" A flower petal fell onto Chen Qi''s face. Under the faint moonlight, Chen Qi saw the face of the person above him. It was the Flower Witch, but she looked different from before she entered the crack. The Flower Witch now had pale skin bleeding nonstop, covered with wounds. The Flower Witch was startled. He had actually blocked her! A Hunter''s spear was now aimed right at her chest. Just a thought, and Chen Qi could pull the trigger, sending a spiral magic bullet into her chest! At the same time, the tentacles from the Residual Fire Touch spread out from his clothing, entwining the Flower Witch''s arm and causing the wand''s aim to shift slightly. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This spear, and this stature... A little yellow flower of puzzlement sprouted above the Flower Witch''s head, "Qi?" "!!" The bloodied Flower Witch rose from Chen Qi''s body and looked at the tentacles wrapped around her arm: "Your clothes, why on earth are you dressed so... strangely?" Chapter 141: Chapter 120 I Have a Bold Idea The ship''s lantern swayed gently. The Flower Witch gripped her magic wand tightly, lowering her head to scrutinize the clothes on Chen Qi, suspecting she was experiencing an illusion. These clothes are so strange... Because of the Residual Fire Touch and the makeshift mask made from bandages, she didn''t recognize Chen Qi at first glance. Furthermore, having just been through a battle, her initial thought was that Chen Qi had died. He has such strong close-combat abilities... Chen Qi stood up, holstered his weapon, and, surprisingly, he, who specialized in close combat, was easily taken down by the Flower Witch, who specialized in magic. If it hadn''t been for the gun he took out in advance and hid in his hand, he would have had no chance to resist. If he wasn''t facing the Flower Witch, that spiral magic bullet just now could have created an opportunity to counterattack... Chen Qi thought to himself. "I''m very sorry, my nerves were a bit tense after coming out of the crack..." The Flower Witch, drenched in blood, sprouted a curious little yellow flower on her head and asked again: "Where did you get these clothes from?" Being well-informed, she could tell straight away that this was no ordinary piece of equipment. A forbidden creation with side effects! Chen Qi thought for a moment: "Hmm, got it by chance when passing through a crack..." The Flower Witch pouted, looking skeptically at Chen Qi: "By chance, are you sure it wasn''t given to you by your organization, the newspaper?" I''ve said it before, I''m not with the newspaper, why won''t you believe it... Chen Qi sighed. In the eyes of the Flower Witch, an ordinary Transcendent couldn''t possibly possess such powerful equipment unless they were given special training by an organization. Even her own family would be prudent about giving equipment of this level to their children. It''s the scent of a lie... The Flower Witch sat wearily on the boat, pulling out bandages to wrap her injured right hand. Her usually smooth long hair was extremely disheveled, with strands stained with blood that were especially jarring to the eye. On her left arm, a deep wound visible to the bone extended from her shoulder to her elbow, the blood congealed into a dark color, contrasting sharply with her pale skin. "Fen, what happened?" Chen Qi asked with concern. The Flower Witch was covered in scars, clearly having endured a fierce battle. Her voice was hoarse and low: "Injuries sustained inside the crack, and besides, when exiting the crack, I encountered a Third-tier Transcendent from the Black Whale Group and was attacked by them... However, I made an error in my perception and failed to detect the people beneath the water. Although I severely injured them, the Floral Appearance Wand I worked hard to obtain from the crack was stolen from me." Chen Qi said: "Stolen, that''s terrible..." The difficulty of a C-tier crack is such that even Third-tier Transcendents struggle to come out unscathed. Securing a magic wand relic from a C-tier crack is an extremely difficult feat. "It''s not too terrible, I haven''t fought with a strong opponent for a long time. Even though I lost a wand, it has revealed the weakness of my poor close combat ability. This lesson is more valuable than a wand." The Flower Witch forced a smile. She did not want to infect Chen Qi with her sadness. It was her decision to enter Sea Demon Gorge, her doing that dragged Chen Qi into the perilous Sea Demon Gorge. However, prior to entering Sea Demon Gorge, she hadn''t collected enough intelligence. Deep within Sea Demon Gorge, there lurked far more pirates than she had anticipated. She even saw two steel behemoths, like deep-sea sharks. The Flower Witch took out a cloth, stuffed it in her mouth, then pulled out a syringe, plunging it into an artery! A potent Healing Potion causes excruciating pain akin to flesh being torn when used! After administering the Potion, the Flower Witch gradually relaxed her furrowed brow as her injuries steadily healed: "That''s right, Qi, well done. Luckily you distanced yourself from the Floral Appearance crack ahead of time, otherwise..." The Flower Witch wanted to comfort Chen Qi. Indeed, as she had feared, something bad had happened. For Chen Qi, this region of the sea was still too dangerous. If Chen Qi hadn''t wisely left this place earlier, he would have been the one attacked by the Black Whale Group pirates. And by the time she emerged, all she would have found was a mangled corpse. By then, the only thing she could do was to arrange a funeral for Chen Qi. "..." Chen Qi fell silent for a moment. He wasn''t actually keeping watch here. A minute after the Flower Witch entered the crack, he had run off to see the sea demons. However, the attack on the Flower Witch was indeed beyond his expectations. The Flower Witch looked like a withered little flower: "Qi, my identity might have been exposed. Someone might come after me. So, you must take advantage of the night and leave this place as quickly as possible." The Flower Witch thought she might be the cause of Chen Qi''s death. If Chen Qi ran alone and contacted the navy, he might have a chance of survival. "Leave here alone?" Chen Qi asked. He still wanted the Flower Witch to join his plot. "Miss Fen, what are you planning to do all by yourself?" Clutching her injured left arm, the Flower Witch fell silent for a long time before squeezing out the words: "Don''t worry, I am a Witch, there won''t be any trouble. Not only that, I''ll be sure to give those damn Black Whale Group a piece of my mind, to let them know that, even without my teacher''s protection, a Witch is not to be trifid with!" "You may not know, but I''ve mastered the Flower Dissolving Skill. Even when facing several Third-order Transcendents at once, I will still have the power to fight." I know that... Chen Qi thought to himself. Like a black glove, a Third-tier Transcendent like the Flower Witch who controlled release skills was rare indeed. Especially the Flower Witch''s release skill "Flowers Blossoming in Blood" was famously known as a god-tier technique, splitting fifty-fifty in the Witch Sea sector. In the moonlight''s glow, the Flower Witch leaned against the cabin door: "Just prepare a feast for me in Moonstone City and wait. Although I''m being targeted, I''ll manage to return home safely." The Flower Witch smiled confidently and clenched her fist as if everything was under control. Pity, the sorrowful little blue flower on her head had already betrayed her. Looking at the current situation, things didn''t seem good at all. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the protagonist of the Witch Sea, the bounty the Black Whale Group and the navy had on the Flower Witch wasn''t just simple hatred. The Flower Witch was hiding secrets he didn''t know about. Chen Qi concluded: "In short, Flower Witch, you''re planning to seek revenge alone and then find a way to escape from Sea Demon Gorge." "Yes, although I seem to be badly wounded, such injuries are trivial to a Pharmacist. I''ll use the chaos of battle to give them a taste of their own medicine." Chen Qi pondered to himself. When it came to giving the Black Whale Group a piece of their mind, they were on the same page. Chen Qi placed his hand on the Flower Witch''s shoulder: "Fen, actually, I have a bold idea." A bold idea? The Flower Witch was taken aback. She was still struggling with how to persuade Chen Qi to escape Sea Demon Gorge alone, searching for the right words for an elegant farewell. "Fen, you should know that the sea demon''s den is the closest route to Sea Demon Gorge." "Yes, that''s right..." "Then, would you be interested in joining me there to rob the Devilfish? I''ve heard that ship is loaded with relics, including the legendary item¡ªMeat Cutting Bone Breaking." Chen Qi stated calmly as if he were a pirate who had wandered the seas for many years. Just another ordinary day collecting a toll. "???" The Flower Witch''s brain short-circuited in an instant as she glanced at Chen Qi''s tattered little boat. She also felt Chen Qi''s spiritual power field. After reconsidering for a moment. This isn''t right, is it? Shouldn''t this be the moment where I, the one being pursued, entrust you with my dying wishes and we part ways amid a dramatic escape? The two of us, robbing a Black Whale Group pirate ship? Is that even possible? Chapter 142: Chapter 121: Chaotic Battle Chen Qi said, "It''s possible." "Your idea is indeed bold." The Flower Witch said softly. A regular Second-order Transcendent could barely survive. If he entered the lair of the sea demons, he would likely be eaten by sharks in an instant. Chen Qi''s idea was not unfounded. In fact, in his memory, the Flower Witch, as the protagonist, had her first team battle in the forums at the Sea Demon Gorge. Only, the situation this time was different. The battle at Sea Demon Gorge was the Flower Witch joining forces with the Blood Blade Pirate Group to stop the Black Whale Group. But now, there was no trace of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chen Qi looked up at the moon hanging high in the sky, the thread of the world''s fate had already quietly changed. Now, without the Blood Blade Pirate Group, there were only the weak him and the Flower Witch. But the two of them, although a bit inexperienced, were not incapable of fighting. The Flower Witch advised: "Qi, you might have misjudged the siren''s song. Sea demons don''t like to kill, yet their song is more terrifying than any blade; you can''t endure it with just your spirit..." "What if I have this?" Chen Qi quietly pulled out a sea demon necklace and handed it to the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch took the necklace. This was the legendary sea demon necklace! She looked at Chen Qi skeptically. Could it be that while she was away, Chen Qi had gone to the sea demon''s lair and competed in music with the sea demons? S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Flower Witch really couldn''t imagine Chen Qi having any musical talent. A bold style singer, a romantic singer? She hadn''t seen Chen Qi sing before! Could it be that you are a hidden rap master? Moreover, she was surprised to find that Chen Qi himself was also wearing a sea demon necklace. He had two sea demon necklaces! Could his singing have won over the sea demons twice? Chen Qi predicted: "A bit of vocal skill, plus a bit of luck, I encountered a sea demon in the dark, used Dark Concealment, and then got the necklace." "Vocal skill, luck? Are you a gambler who believes in the path of Dice Phase?" "Favored by the Goddess of Luck." Chen Qi smiled mysteriously. Really favored by the Goddess of Luck? The Flower Witch pursed her lips, sceptical. Damned riddler! In fact, although the two of them had become quite acquainted under this cooperation. Both of them kept quite a few secrets from each other. Therefore, although they seemed harmonious, there was still a thin veil between them. Until now, Chen Qi didn''t understand why the high ranks of the navy and the Black Whale Group were pursuing the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch was also unwilling to tell him these things. He could only guess from the game forum''s information that it was related to the Flower Witch''s illness and the secrets of the Witch Sea. The Flower Witch took the sea demon necklace. If they could have this necklace, perhaps they really could take their revenge in Sea Demon Gorge. Next, Chen Qi focused on his ''Dark Concealment,'' told her about the Black Whale Group''s Devil Fish passing through Sea Demon Gorge soon, and devised a simple plan. Chen Qi finally asked: "Fen, are you in for this?" Even with the sea demon necklace, this battle was extremely dangerous. The Flower Witch was silent for a long time, then clenched her fist: "Let''s do it!" Determined to make a big move! After discussing with Chen Qi, the Flower Witch stood up and went to ambush in the sea demon''s lair. ... ... At dawn, the moon gradually faded, and the day''s flame lit up the world. In the heart of Sea Demon Gorge, an intense chase was underway. The Devil Fish''s iron ship, like a giant beast, passed through the turbulent sea. The hull was covered with thick enchanted steel plates, and amidst several rounds of cannon fire, it emitted extremely hot gun smoke. Behind it, the navy''s Bai Ou relentlessly pursued. Bai Ou''s cannon muzzle fired flames tens of meters far, continuously bombarding. "Damn it! The power system is damaged, the defense system is damaged; it''s only a matter of time before we sink!" "Pass the current information to the people on the Kuang Sha, we need their assistance!" "Then, all personnel should take the tranquillizers assigned, put on earplugs, and prepare to enter Sea Demon Land!" The commander on the Devil Fish anxiously assigned tasks. At this moment, they could feel the vibrations coming from beneath their feet. All other routes were blocked, except for Sea Demon Land, which was filled with defensive forces. Fortunately, they had their ways! As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest place! Charge! Devil Fish activated its last power engine, the entire ship, like an uncontrollable wild bull, charged into Sea Demon Land. Boom, boom! The steel ship rampaged, smashing the corals of Sea Demon Land to pieces. The huge impact caused explosions to erupt in Sea Demon Land. The navy''s Bai Ou had not anticipated this situation. They just needed a little more time, and they could have captured the Devil Fish. However, the Devil Fish''s destination was unexpectedly the home of the sea demons. "We can''t give them a chance to catch their breath, keep moving forward." The battlefield gave them no time to think. Boom! The bombs hidden underwater suddenly exploded, as if they were trying to flip over the entire Bai Ou! Flames shot up into the sky! "Well done! Die, you dogs!" The Commander of the Devil Fish bellowed. However, in the next instant, a black armored shark abruptly burst from the water. Plans always fall behind changes; the surprise was just too sudden. Such a massive creature had already enraged the black armored shark. The huge head of the black armored shark smashed through the cabin, raising clouds of smoke. After the collision, the crew of the Devil Fish were thrown into chaos. The Commander of the Devil Fish stood on the deck, looking down into the cabin: "Why do I feel like there are more sea beasts than the intelligence reported?" It was as if something was attracting the sea creatures to gather! The number of black armored sharks, the number of sea snakes, far exceeded their imagination! Boom! Boom! The black armored shark struck again, and the Devil Fish was completely immobilized. The Navy''s Bai Ou seized the opportunity. The situation was such; the people on the Devil Fish would inevitably take the relics and board the lifeboats. The Commander of Bai Ou sternly said, "The mage units are about to use the Ice Freeze Skill; everyone, prepare to board the Devil Fish!" Under the spell of five Second-tier Mages, the surface of the water solidified, forming an icy path. Following that, the armed Navy quickly rushed along the ice towards the powerless Devil Fish. Boom! Accompanied by the sound of a cannon! The Navy stormed the deck of the Devil Fish, and the battle between the two forces officially intensified! ... ... "Now is not the time for Mecha battles." At that moment, Chen Qi was squatting on a high coral platform, observing the situation. Although this was a fairly large-scale battle between the Navy and pirates in recent times. To him, the fight between the two seemed quite like a squabble of inepts. The entire New Day World was under a huge circle bathed in daylight, with very little sea area available for living. Beyond that, lay the frontier. Most wars were terrestrial wars, and the ocean lacked strategic value. Therefore, Shell Country''s workshops and merchant associations had always invested little in naval forces and did not focus on naval construction. Even along the coast, many ship repair workers didn''t even know about large companies like Steam Hand. Shell Country, as the Steam Kingdom that controlled "the Hammer," was famously known for its Steam Mecha battles on land; yet in the current version of Witch Sea, it had not officially appeared. Now, the battle between the ships of the two forces had ultimately evolved into the close-combat battle that the Black Blood Empire greatly loved. This was a good thing. In order to defeat the large company-made Mechas, one needed to possess Third Rank strength, along with the ability to ''dissolve''. Chen Qi was pondering his approach, as he tossed a meatball into the sea. He was making meatballs. Simply put, he was crafting Extraordinary Fish Bait and then sprinkling it with Soul Seasoning, continuously throwing it into the sea. His Chef talent combined with the Extraordinary Fish Bait could attract more sea beasts. "I can do this, I can do this." The Flower Witch kept muttering to herself. She held her Magic Wand, ready to use it to walk and join the fray: "Chen Qi, attracting so many sea beasts, can we really handle it?" She was already shocked by Chen Qi''s manipulation. Unexpectedly, Chen Qi could also make such bait to lure sea beasts! But for a Chef to make such bait was indeed reasonable. This method of attracting sea beasts could indeed deal a heavy blow to the Devil Fish. But it also posed a significant danger to them. Chen Qi folded his arms: "Fen, where others fear, we are greedy; it''s only in this chaos that we find our opportunity to intervene." Following that, Chen Qi kept his attention, observing the distant battle. At that moment, the Navy had already boarded the deck, engaging in fierce combat with the pirates of the Devil Fish. Among them, under the swinging fists of a Third Rank Blade Phase Boxer, the Navy seemed to be gaining the upper hand. And when both sides were heavily wounded, from under the Devil Fish, a huge figure emerged from the water onto the deck. In that instant, everyone''s view was involuntarily drawn to this tall human figure. He picked up a harpoon, and his Qi Power-filled harpoon shot out with a thunder-like boom. The sea also surged with waves from it! On the deck, ten Navy soldiers were instantly impaled by the harpoon, skewered like meat strung on the prow of the ship. "Dammit, the ace of the Black Shark, Kuang Sha!" The Navy''s Third Rank Blade Phase Hunter, the Boxer, grew stern, throwing a punch at Kuang Sha. The Boxer, who had honed his physique and mastered the application of Qi Power, swung his Lightning Fist, creating a bolt of lightning in the air. "Mad Shark''s Fist!" Kuang Sha, not to be outdone, slammed his fist against the Boxer''s. Amidst this clash, a tremendous gale arose over the sea. Their moves collided with each other! However, this frozen frame did not last long! The next moment, Kuang Sha''s mouth curled into a faint smile: "Go back and train some more!" The Boxer''s heart suddenly turned cold. This fear did not stem from Kuang Sha''s fist but from the sea. In the midst of the noisy sounds, they heard singing. "La la la la la~" Chapter 143: Chapter 122: No Need to Thank ``` Boom! This is the siren''s territory! They are the true masters here! Their battle had seriously enraged the sirens! Above the sea, the sirens revealed their pure white figures, stretching their arms towards the sun that had just begun to rise: "Lalalalala~" BGM starts! The ethereal and beautiful singing reverberated across the ocean. Only, these were not songs of blessing, but truly songs of slaughter! Songs of enchantment! Songs of chaos! Songs of men! Though the voices were ethereal, in their minds, they shrieked like ghosts. The crew of the Bai Ou and the Devil Fish, their faces suddenly flushed, their minds filled with indescribable illusions, as if turned to mush. Boom! Under the influence of the enchanting and chaotic songs, the Boxer''s body trembled violently. The lifelong singleton''s breathing quickened, and a blush unwittingly spread across his face. In his eyes, even his nemesis, the broad-backed and bear-waisted Mad Shark, seemed a tad attractive. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Damn it! I''m the king here now! Mad Shark''s Fist!" The unafraid Mad Shark, his muscles tense, let out a fierce punch. The irrational Boxer was heavily slammed onto the deck, creating a huge hole. At this moment, both pirates and navy were thrown into disarray. "Miss Siren... For Miss Siren, I''ll kill you all!" "My brain, my brain is trembling." "Calm down, brother! Can you help me calm down!" Everyone present was sluggish, experiencing severe hallucinations. The Mages also had to start casting spells of tranquility. Some even began meditating on the spot, chanting scriptures. The siren''s singing grew bolder, echoing across the sea, stirring every soul! In this chaos, only three people didn''t need to resist the siren''s singing. The holders of the siren necklace: Mad Shark and Flower Witch. And Chen Qi! Chen Qi was surprised to discover that he had gained several song BUFFs. "The sirens have begun to sing!" Mad Shark shouted at the people: "Give me the relic, only I can traverse these seas!" "Only I can survive in this chaos!" Unknowingly, the sea had soaked the cabins, with sea snakes swimming inside, and black-armored sharks ramming the hull. It won''t take more than five minutes for the Devil Fish to sink! Then, everyone will become food. But Mad Shark didn''t care about that, rudely pushing people aside on the ship. His only goal was the relic on the Devil Fish. As for the lives of the crew, to him, dying to the siren''s song was also a fine thing. Soon after, he found the transporter of the Devil Fish, and flipped out a backpack card that stored relics. He excitedly took out a rune-sealed weapon box and three rare relics from the backpack card. Mad Shark ran his burly hand delicately over the ancient rune box. "The weapon of the Deep Sea Hunter''s nemesis, the Blue Beast, meat cutting bone breaking, finally in my hands!" Ever since childhood, he had heard of the Blue Beast''s weapon, a forbidden and dreadful blade. From it emanated a yearning breath, a breath thirsty for power¡ª Legend had it that whomever obtained the Blade would become a monster upon the seas, a legend, and would battle the heir of the Deep Sea Hunter! Mad Shark could hardly contain his excitement at that moment. Unfortunately, he didn''t have time to open the weapon now, for once the siren''s singing ended, Bai Ou in the distance would launch an attack. Suddenly, he felt a chill on his back. That aura belonged to the Witch! "Hand it over." The Flower Witch said coldly, as magic started to gather in her hands. Mad Shark put the items down, turning back to look at the hooded Flower Witch in the roaring wind: "Never thought that on these vast seas, there would be someone crazier than I, Mad Shark!" Mad Shark was very confident; in the sirens'' songs, he was undefeated. However, the moment he turned his head, he was surprised to see that the Flower Witch''s neck also bore a siren necklace. Someone who possessed the same relic as him! How could it be! How could someone''s voice be approved by the sirens! This was his family''s ancestral Divine Artifact. The Flower Witch gripped her Magic Wand: "Basic attack spell!" The wind around whirled instantly, and a solid blast of magic hit Mad Shark squarely in the chest. Yet, Mad Shark did not dodge, and the wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye: "Witch, my Occupation Card is a rare water beast, which can move unimpeded in the sea, and at the same time, has healing abilities beyond your imagination. My powers were born for the sea!" "Witch, your first sin is arrogance!" Mad Shark inhaled deeply, his cheeks bulging like a toad''s, then from his mouth, he fired a high-powered water cannon blast. A bubble! ``` Basic Defensive Spell! The Flower Witch swung her magic wand to block, forming a magic barrier. However, under the immense impact, she was still propelled dozens of meters backward. Her hood was lifted off, revealing messy, blood-stained hair and faint traces of blood leaking from the corner of her mouth. The injuries she had sustained in the crack had not fully healed. Yet, the attack was not over. "Mad Shark''s Fist! Hundred Consecutive Strikes!" Mad Shark, with an Instant Step forward, furiously unleashed a hundred punches! And each punch was like a violent cannon shot! Ultimately, the Flower Witch was just a mage. Once cornered in close quarters, she fell into a passive state. Moreover, the Mad Shark had been enhanced with Black Whale Blood. The Flower Witch kept pushing herself. In the brief exchange of blows just now, she had confirmed something. The man before her most likely had not mastered release. "I hit, I hit, I hit, I hit!" Mad Shark''s punches rained down like a sudden storm, utterly arrogant: "Too weak, too weak. Who would''ve thought? Twenty million just delivered themselves to my doorstep!" Boom! Boom! Boom! The Flower Witch''s barrier began to show numerous cracks. The Flower Witch thought calmly. Unlike before, this battle had to be quick and decisive. Otherwise, even if they won, by the time the siren song ended, they might face a siege from sea beasts or the navy. Even if she could escape, Chen Qi could not. As Mad Shark threw another punch, the Flower Witch''s magic barrier shattered violently, and her legs were driven deep into the deck! "How much longer can you hold out!" No other choice left¡­ She closed her eyes and murmured softly: "Art of the Flower, Blood and Flower Fall." In that instant, with a gentle sea breeze passing by, a multitude of blood-red flowers sprouted from the Flower Witch''s body. The Flower Witch had few basic moves, but she mastered many powerful ones. Moves that could turn the tides of battle! The breeze suddenly grew stronger. The blood-red flowers fell from her pale skin, eventually turning into petals. The wind carried the petal rain, elegantly drifting over the ocean. And the next second, the Flower Witch lifted the flowers covering her eyes, revealing a crimson right eye, and swiped her index finger gently. "Fall!" The petals instantly turned into countless sharp blood-red petals, falling from above and repeatedly slicing into Mad Shark''s body. Mad Shark tried to block with his arms but soon realized his body couldn''t possibly withstand this attack. In a moment, blood sprayed onto the deck, forming an abstract painting of blood. Moreover, these flowers also had a secondary attack¡ªsoon, one by one, blood-red flowers would start to grow on Mad Shark''s body! The Flower Witch breathed a sigh of relief. After all, she was about to become a Fourth Rank Transcendent with mastery of release techniques, not someone a mere Third-order Transcendent could defeat! In that instant, she felt like the strongest Third-order Transcendent, undefeated in her rank! However, Mad Shark had not given up resisting. Enduring the pain from the slash of flower blades, he grabbed the Flower Witch''s left arm with his great hand. With his current strength, he couldn''t kill the witch in one blow! But the sea beasts could! At that moment, the waters near the Devil''s ship teemed with Black Armor Sharks, sea snakes, and black muck! The ocean had become a playground for sea beasts! The sea was hell! And he, who possessed Black Whale Blood, feared none of these creatures! "Die!" Mad Shark grasped her left arm, enduring the severe pain, and hurled the Flower Witch forcefully towards the sea surface. Thump! Giant waves rose up. The Flower Witch coughed out blood, used Water Walking to rise immediately, and looked around. She saw large-mouthed sea snakes, electric jellyfish with tentacles, and massive Black Armor Sharks all fixing their gaze on her! Especially the sea snakes and Black Armor Sharks, drooling profusely from their tooth-filled, gaping maws. Besieged from all sides! "No, no, about to be eaten..." The Flower Witch, filled with immense fear, felt her heart racing and immediately swung her magic wand. She, with higher Spiritual Power, would be the prime meal for the sea beasts. The next moment, the sea snake and the Black Armor Sharks lunged fiercely in her direction! "I can hold them off!" The Flower Witch shouted, casting a Magic Barrier. However, contrary to her expectations, the sea beasts merely swam past her. The food they craved was not her¡­ It was Extraordinary Fish Bait! And on the sea surface, there was another reliable figure she recognized. "Phew..." Chen Qi, holding a ball of Extraordinary Fish Bait, smiled at the Flower Witch: "No need to thank me." Chapter 144: Chapter 123 Who Are You the Heir to? Transcendent creatures naturally choose to hunt food high in spiritual power first. Flower Witch, with her innate special constitution, was targeted by many monsters during her childhood training. It was for this reason that she, inherently taunting, even fantasized about becoming an excellent Shield Axe Warrior, a glorious Dragon Slayer. Later, she discovered that, under the influence of the Blood Flower disease, she had difficulty even moving. The Flower Witch''s eyes moved up and down, staring blankly at the fish bait ball in Chen Qi''s hand. Chen Qi then casually tossed out another Extraordinary Fish Bait. Then, blackclad sharks and large sea snakes, at least ten times their size, scurried to eat the fish bait. Just like feeding kittens and puppies... Completely ignoring her! This behavior was nothing like the bully of the seas! What on earth did he put in this Extraordinary Fish Bait ball? An aphrodisiac? Could it be that this Extraordinary Fish Bait really tasted better than her? The Flower Witch swallowed hard, finding herself tempted to taste the bait. Noticing the Flower Witch''s gaze, Chen Qi spoke seriously: "Fen, do you know? In our Chef community, true skill is definitely not just about satisfying the appetite of ordinary humans. A truly elegant Chef''s real goal is to satisfy the appetites of all creatures in this world. In ancient times, Chefs could satisfy not only humans but various entities, such as vampires, dragons, Enchanting Demons, slimes, Sea Hags, and so on! For example, it is said that in order to advance to the legendary Fourth Rank profession [Grand Dragon Chef], one had to conquer the taste buds of a high-quality dragon with their culinary skills. This is also recorded in [Basic Qualities of a Chef]." Chen Qi seriously made up. Complete Form of Soul Seasoning, used to make Extraordinary Fish Bait, is considered a good delicacy for both humans and sea beasts. Therefore, as a Chef, it was quite normal for him to make a delicacy that would attract sea beasts. Of course, even though the Extraordinary Fish Bait was delicious, it was also an important reason that they obediently ate the bait because of Chen Qi himself. "I''ve learned..." The Flower Witch felt that what Chen Qi said made a lot of sense. She suddenly realized that the Transcendent profession of Chef, which had always been criticized in the Transcendent realm, actually possessed this hidden power! Above them, Kuang Sha, who was being ignored, grabbed hold of the ship''s guardrail and roared: "Can''t believe there''s a little fish oblivious to its own peril." While Kuang Sha''s mouth was taunting, his heart couldn''t help being cautious. His gaze was fixed on Chen Qi. The face was not visible, and the clothes he wore were the ragged Hunter gear that had been popular last century. Yet on the rough Hunter gear, there spread out some semi-transparent, illusionary tentacles. Like a strange combination of a Hunter and a tentacled monster. Besides, having only the aura of a Second-tier Transcendent, he could stand steadily on the sea just like a Witch! Surrounded by sea beasts, he remained rational. And why did this man also have the Sea Witch necklace, a family heirloom of his? Could it be his father lied to him, saying the Sea Witch necklace was offered wholesale? Kuang Sha had too many questions in his heart: "Kid, I don''t kill nobodies! Tell me your origins!" Chen Qi did not answer, silently pulling out the Collector, loading bullets. There was nothing to say to a creature on the verge of death. First, he loaded two regular bullets, then two spiral magic bullets. Kuang Sha spat out a breath mixed with blood energy: "Kid, you wouldn''t be that freshly-minted genius of the Sea God Pirate Group, would you? The successor to the Deep Sea Hunter''s rival?" Who? The successor to the Deep Sea Hunter''s rival? Chen Qi couldn''t remember immediately who the other party was talking about. After a Legend dies, a bunch of inexplicable inheritors always emerge. In the Witch Sea, there indeed was a famous powerhouse¡ªHai Ge. He claimed to be the heir of the Blue Beast, the arch-enemy of the Deep Sea Hunters, bent on making the world feel the terror of the ocean! But what does this man have to do with me? Chen Qi thought for a moment, and given that he had Yu Huo''s power right from the start, he was clearly an heir of the Deep Sea Hunter! The heir of deep-sea monsters, what''s that got to do with him? "A completely wrong guess." Chen Qi spun the gun in his hand, aiming at Kuang Sha. Bang! Bang! Two bullets struck Kuang Sha''s body, splashing a few tiny drops of blood. The body of a Third Rank Cup-shaped Transcendent had long been impervious to ordinary bullets. The Flower Witch gripped her magic wand, casting a barrier: "Qi, calm down. He''s been hit by my Blood Flower Skill. His life will be continuously drained by the flowers. As long as we keep our distance, we''ll be the victors." Steady, don''t rush in! The sea breeze kept surging. Just as the Flower Witch said, Kuang Sha was bleeding profusely, badly wounded. It''s not that simple... Chen Qi reminded: "Fen, be careful, he might have a second phase..." Boom! Kuang Sha suddenly leaped from the ship and stood above the sea: "Witch, and monster, your only mistake was stepping into my domain!" The moment he stood on the sea, the sea beasts felt the presence of the Black Whale and scattered in all directions. What''s the use of momentarily luring sea beasts with bait if his Black Whale presence could suppress them? Shark Wave Fist! He threw another punch, targeting the Flower Witch! A mass of water elements gathered in his hand, forming a colossal Shark Wave! Basic attack technique! The Flower Witch didn''t choose to defend; instead, she rapidly converged her Spiritual Power to unleash her signature move. Boom! Their attacks collided, creating giant waves and a thunderous roar! The waves fell. "Cough, cough..." The Flower Witch held her bleeding abdomen, her standing posture unsteady. Kuang Sha''s condition was even more severe, his flesh a blur with ghastly white bones exposed. Kuang Sha clenched his teeth. No, he couldn''t defeat the Flower Witch at all, and he was close to death! Kuang Sha spat out a large amount of blood, turned his head to the side, and shifted his target. He couldn''t defeat the Flower Witch, but he could defeat Chen Qi. Now, the only option he could think of was perhaps to take this Second-order Transcendent as a hostage. Then, with the power of Black Whale blood, he could pass through the sea area swarming with sea beasts! Finally, he could just toss Chen Qi into the sea to feed the beasts, take the relics, and escape without trouble. Pick on the softer targets! If the other party truly is the heir of the Blue Beast of the deep sea! Then according to their pirate rules, by killing Chen Qi, he would be the new heir! Harboring such thoughts, Kuang Sha took out a black block of blood from his backpack card: "Damn it, come on! If you two have the guts, kill me!" There was still half of the Black Whale blood that little crow gave him! He opened his mouth as if gnawing on a wriggling heart, biting off the blood of the great whale. However, the moment he swallowed the Black Whale blood, his body suddenly swelled again, emitting the sound of clashing steel, like a wriggling black mountain. Sharp dorsal fins sprouted abruptly from his back, resembling those of a shark. Crunch! Crunch! S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Two rows of sharp teeth grew out of the corners of his mouth, glaringly cold, sending shivers down one''s spine. Chapter 145: Chapter 124: Are You That Fierce? Mad Shark''s body was gradually transforming into a shark. "Trouble..." Chen Qi took a step back. At this moment, the Flower Witch grasped her magic wand, her hand trembling slightly: "This is... a mutation..." The aura of the giant whale in Mad Shark''s body became increasingly intense. Mad Shark grasped his neck with his hand, only for huge black bubbles to suddenly emerge from his throat. His body was completely out of control, wantonly violated by the blood of the giant whale. In that instant, he saw the giant whale suspended in the air above the boundless pitch-black sea, as if a meteor had fallen from the universe. The breath of that falling meteor pressed heavily upon him. All struggle was futile, his soul in utter chaos within the storm, uncertain of where it might go. Mad Shark''s body swelled like a balloon, reaching a height of five meters, its muscles turning into a sleek, pitch-black skin, continuously releasing black bubbles. Finally, atop the sea, he completed his incredible transformation, becoming a massive shark-man over five meters tall! As expected, the second stage... Chen Qi pulled a black blade out of his backpack card. He too had obtained Black Whale Blood before, but had always kept it in his backpack card. Mutation was the result of a severe imbalance of Transcendent elements within the body. The Black Whale Blood contained chaotic power, and consuming it could highly likely result in severe mutations. Yet even so, countless individuals still longed for the blood of the Black Whale upon the open sea. The power of Black Whale Blood, a force from the frontier, held innumerable possibilities. The Blue Beast, the legendary sworn enemy of the Deep Sea Hunters, was originally nothing but a poor messenger, hounded by creditors, abandoned by his wife and children. However, one day, he chanced upon a piece of Black Whale Blood and, with a mind to die, consumed it. From that day on, he became a monster, not only avenging himself but also leaping to become a Fourth Rank Legend! It was this legend that led many to dare risk consuming Black Whale Blood. And it was for this reason as well that the little raven, able to research Black Whale Blood, was promoted from a simple ship''s doctor to an officer. The Flower Witch immediately took up her wand, shielding Chen Qi: S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Qi, be careful." The sound of bones being reforged into steel gradually ceased. Mad Shark revealed his bloody shark teeth, exhaling a puff of murky black air like smoke: "Are you ready for this, both of you?" "To be able to speak..." Chen Qi muttered incredulously to himself. Mad Shark, who had consumed Black Whale Blood twice in succession, retained his sanity, and his body still leaned towards the human, not fully transformed into a shark. In those two great eyes of his, a shark transformed, there was clearly an added touch of intelligence. Mad Shark briefly reined in his arrogance. He decided to stick with the original plan, to first capture Chen Qi and then use him to threaten the Flower Witch, breaking them one by one! He licked his shark''s tongue, thinking it would be quite interesting when the Flower Witch saw the scene of Chen Qi being humiliated by him. Chen Qi suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold emanating from beneath his feet. This time, he was the monster''s target! Boom! A giant wave surged! Mad Shark fiercely plunged into the depths of the sea, his mutation not only enhancing his strength but also significantly improving his agility in the water. To be taken as a hostage! Chen Qi clenched his fist; he didn''t want to be a burden in this operation. "Residual Fire Touch!" Chen Qi roared, as tendrils spread out from his clothes, with blue flames igniting from the fabric. Strength and agility surged rapidly, accompanied by an unprecedented sense of rage! Boom! The sea surface beneath his feet exploded with violence instantly! Under his command, the Water Elves quickly dispersed. Mad Shark leaped out from the sea, opening his massive jaws like a ferocious crocodile, viciously biting towards Chen Qi. "Fen, help me hold him down!" With the boost from Residual Fire Touch, Chen Qi leaped high into the air. With Mad Shark''s increased size after mutation, the entwining vines from the Flower Witch could hit their mark more easily! "Hmm..." The Flower Witch immediately employed her entwining vines. The situation was utterly terrible; Chen Qi had become the target of the hunt. And she herself, seriously injured, couldn''t protect Chen Qi properly. Perhaps Chen Qi would fall prey to Mad Shark before her very eyes. Vines formed above the sea, binding Mad Shark tightly. Chen Qi, relying on his balancing skills and experience walking on water, successfully landed on Mad Shark''s head. At this moment, Mad Shark''s flailing arms were entwined by the vines. Well done, Fen! The perfect moment to strike! "Residual Fire Blossom!" Anger flashed in Chen Qi''s eyes, and from within his clothes sprouted eight huge, translucent tendrils. Then, the eight tendrils transformed into a flurry of punches, hammering down on Mad Shark''s head. Eight Tendril Fist! Each tendril''s punch struck like a cannonball, and each could deliver ten punches in a single second! And he had eight such tendrils! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Mad Shark''s thick head wobbled, his massive shark''s head blurring instantly from the assault. This isn''t right, is it? What happened to tripling in strength after mutation? He looked at the intense barrage of firepower and even doubted whether it was Chen Qi who had mutated. Ghost Fire Slash! Chen Qi pushed off with both legs, leaping down from Kuang Sha and landing atop the Water Elf. The shark-transformed Kuang Sha continued to use invisible Qi Power to defend his body. The Qi Power had to be depleted first. In an instant, Chen Qi switched grips and, with a knife in each hand, treaded upon the water, unleashing a Ghost Fire Slash! With Residual Fire Touch activated, his mind was filled with a surging desire to battle! Slash! A dazzling gash was struck across Kuang Sha''s chest, blood gushing forth! "Goddammit!" Bearing the pain, Kuang Sha harnessed the sea''s power, readying a blow of Mad Shark''s Fist. The waves surged with the movement of Kuang Sha''s fist! Boom! Chen Qi managed to withstand the hit with the eight tentacles spreading from around his clothing. At this moment, Kuang Sha had no extra strength to concentrate Qi Power on defending his body. For a close-combat Transcendent, Qi Power defense was like the armor worn by a warrior; once the armor was lost, the fragile flesh couldn''t withstand the attack of a weapon. In the next instant, Kuang Sha saw the red-hot barrel of a gun. Bang! Bang! Chen Qi pulled the trigger, firing two shots in succession. This time, they weren''t ordinary bullets. Both shots were powerful Spiral Bullets! The Spiral Bullets exploded in front of Kuang Sha''s chest, whipping up gusts of wind and creating a spherical space. Spiral! The bullets immediately unleashed immense force, cleanly ripping apart the flesh within the space. Kuang Sha, contorted with pain, looked down at his chest to see a huge spherical cavity, from which blood flowed incessantly. The loss of his heart spelled death. How was this possible? "The ''mad'' in Kuang Sha stands for madness of arrogance..." In his years of taking risks, Kuang Sha had become fearless in the face of death, but he refused to die in such an ignoble way. He reluctantly raised his right fist, preparing to land one last punch on Chen Qi before dying. However, a strong feeling of discomfort swept through his body, and no matter how angry he was, he could not swing that punch... Boom! Chen Qi didn''t afford him the chance to retaliate, firing ordinary bullets once more. The huge corpse fell into the sea, never to make a sound again. "Phew..." "........." The pitch-black blood stained the vast sea. "It''s over." Chen Qi looked upon the scene and exhaled a breath of turbid air. The Flower Witch was dumbfounded. Just moments ago, she had been worrying about whether Chen Qi would be killed or if he could escape from Kuang Sha. Never had she expected him to actually defeat the tough-skinned Kuang Sha outright! So, you were this fierce? This capable in combat! The Cup-shaped Transcendent was known for their physical resilience. And after the mutation, their physical strength would increase even further. Despite the incomplete mutation, nonetheless, this was the body of a Cup Phase Third-order Transcendent after enhancement! Chen Qi, breathing heavily, immediately deactivated Residual Fire Touch. The lust for slaughter gradually faded. Although Kuang Sha had mutated. Luckily, he had more buffs on him! And there were also the Spiral Bullets. This was the power of the Siren''s Chorus combined with the strength of Residual Fire Touch! Moreover, Kuang Sha''s mutation was not profound, and he had used diluted Black Whale Blood, so his body''s resilience hadn''t reached the strength of a near-coastal overlord. Chen Qi suppressed the rage within him and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth: "Our collaboration wasn''t bad, Fen!" Without the Flower Witch''s control, it would have been impossible for him to unleash his power unrestrained. The Siren''s song had a calming effect, and after his promotion, he had gained moderate mental resistance as well. The side effect of Residual Fire Touch''s rage could be suppressed. Otherwise, after killing Kuang Sha, the furious Chen Qi might have very well turned the gun on the Flower Witch too. "La la la la la~" Unbeknownst to them, the Siren''s song was nearing its end, its effects gradually weakening. Whether on the Devil''s Ship or the distant Bai Ou, many watched this battle unfold. Those who could barely maintain their sanity, clutching telescopes, found it hard to express their feelings at this moment. If it weren''t for the Siren''s song, they would have charged forward long ago. Seizing the chaos that hadn''t yet ended, Chen Qi and the Flower Witch returned to the deck once more. "Fen, we don''t have much time; we need to escape quickly." Grab and go! Chen Qi swiftly scanned the deck and quickly locked onto four rune-etched bronze chests. Rune chests, often used to store dangerous relics. Among them, the largest chest was a one-and-a-half-meter-long chest. Chen Qi stepped forward, crouched down, and grasped the long chest in his hands. The moment he held the long chest, his heart began to throb violently. Inside this chest was a weapon, the bane of the Deep Sea Hunter, a forbidden creation that had vanished from the seas for a century: Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Chapter 146: Chapter 125: Meat Cutting Bone Breaking On the vast ocean, the siren''s song gradually faded from its initial ethereal notes, turning increasingly shrill and piercing. Gusts of wild wind swept across the sea, and under the heavy dark clouds, the Devil''s vessel, covered in wounds, was on the verge of sinking. People''s sanity slowly returned. The commander of the Bai Ou suddenly regained confidence and began to call for volunteers, "Is there anyone here willing to battle the Witch?" The recent fight between the Witch and Chen Qi had been witnessed by this commander. The Flower Witch''s strength was formidable, but it was clear she was severely injured. The tentacled creature dressed in the Hunter''s Clothes was of unknown origin, but only had the strength of a Second-tier. The Navy ship did not lack Third Rank experts! No one answered. The mere sight of the sea beasts circling near the Devil''s Fish was enough to deter them. At this moment, a nondescript student from the Bei Country Royal University, An, cautiously raised her hand. She wanted to give it a try! This action was quickly halted; they did not want a temporary student to go to the Devil''s Fish. If she lost, it would be disastrous, and if she won... That would also be disastrous. The commander of the Bai Ou shook his head. On this ship, after all, there was no one who could contend with the Witch. Click! Click! A reporter from the White Dove Times continuously clicked the shutter, capturing images of the distant Devil''s Fish. The scene on the Devil''s Fish was far more absurd. Due to the seductive song, many relationships among the crew had visibly changed. They could only quickly shift their focus, directing their aggression towards Chen Qi and the Flower Witch. "Attack!" "Attack!" "Attack, now!" Everyone shouted for an attack, each waiting for someone else to take the first step. Clearly, they lacked a fearless initiator. Chen Qi paid little attention to these minions, instead eagerly opening the rune box to examine the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. He had heard of this weapon''s name but had never handled it and didn''t know its specific effects. Inside was a rusty knife, 1.4 meters long, with a grayish-white bandage wrapped around the hilt. A special message appeared before his eyes. [Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, Nature Form: Blade, Shadow Equipment Requirement: Strength 20, Mastery of Qi Power, Minor Spiritual Resistance Description: A sinful weapon forged by the Black Blood Empire''s workshop, Sin Source, using resources from a B-class crack. Skill: Absorption (Passive): As long as this weapon is held, it absorbs the user''s frenzy and Spiritual Power to enhance its attack power. Fury Blade (Active): When absorbed fury reaches a threshold, the weapon changes form, becoming a sharper, blood-red long blade. Fury Blade can absorb Qi Power and emotions, turning them into special blade energy, enhancing all Qi Power techniques, and cutting through everything in sight. Cutting All (Active): Enhances this weapon''s attack, significantly inhibiting the regeneration of flesh and bones.] The sinful weapon of the Black Blood Empire... Despite Shell Country wielding the hammer, in terms of cold weapon forging, the Black Blood Empire was on par with the Kingdom of Shell. "A rare sinful weapon..." Chen Qi extended his index finger, gently touching the blade. Despite merely touching the rust, a drop of blood appeared on his finger. Incredibly sharp! Chen Qi thought to himself. Of course, its most significant feature was the mode of the Fury Blade, enhancing Qi Power attacks! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This weapon was likely forged using the Fury Absorption Crystal, a drop from the Black Blood Empire''s B-class crack, the Seven Sins. Many forbidden creations needed materials from the Seven Sins crack, leaving a deep impression on Chen Qi. The Fury Absorption Crystal could absorb fury, greatly boosting Spiritual Power. In essence, although called the Fury Blade, this weapon was fundamentally a blade of calm, a flame-extinguishing blade. Perfect against Red Temperature! However, actively getting angry was difficult. Even ill-tempered, negative individuals found it hard to become sufficiently enraged immediately in battle. Stirred waves roared in Chen Qi''s mind. This weapon seemed a perfect match for the Residual Fire Touch! The Residual Fire Touch ignited rage, while the Fury Blade extinguished it. Then, the Residual Fire Touch, finding the rage insufficient, reignited it, and the Fury Blade extinguished it again... A perfect cycle! Chen Qi grasped the hilt of the blade, testing it out. "Shrouded in Residual Fire..." To his surprise, before the side effects of the Residual Fire Touch took effect, they were absorbed by the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. The effect was stronger than he had imagined. The Meat Cutting Bone Breaking directly absorbed the fury generated by the Residual Fire Touch! He originally thought he would become a plaything between two forbidden items, alternating between rage and calm. But in reality, only a small portion of the fury spread to him through the Residual Fire Touch. The exchange between the two forbidden items completely ignored him! The Meat Cutting Bone Breaking perfectly bore the side effects of Residual Fire Touch for him. Additionally, the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking needed fury. He could ignore the side effects, reaping the benefits of two forbidden items. Chen Qi discovered in amazement. The relic left by the Deep Sea Hunter and his arch-nemesis''s relic formed an incredibly perfect combination! The results of this harvest may have far exceeded an ordinary weapon. Chen Qi carefully stored the rune box, pondering escape routes. The other three boxes contained a green book, the Flower Witch''s Magic Wand, and the Joyful Elf, which could enhance control effects. The Flower Witch hugged her beloved Flower Wand, rubbing her cheek against it with a look of satisfaction. Nothing felt better than regaining something lost! Their mission was a complete success! Next, they only had to escape. Chen Qi glanced around. For now, no one seemed daring enough to pursue them in the short term. However, they had to escape quickly. Both the Navy and the Black Whale Group had more than one ship in the Sea Demon Gorge. Moreover, Palu, the Fourth Rank Legend who appeared on Sea Demon Island, worried him. As the siren''s song ceased, the pirates on the Devil''s Fish gave up resisting, raising their hands in surrender. The Navy, however, eyed Chen Qi and the Flower Witch, ready to capture them. Just then, the siren''s song resumed. With so many spectators, the sirens prepared to continue their performance. "La! La! La! La!" Compared to the earlier melody, this one was piercing beyond belief! "???" Chen Qi was startled. This tune felt familiar. Wasn''t this his impromptu song? My song has been stolen and even adapted! The siren''s song now fused Chen Qi''s voice with the salty chill and loneliness of the sea, the soft and cold moonlight, and the accumulated sorrow and despair of endless ages. The song''s power now surpassed the original. Every note felt like it bore a cursed soul, akin to the whispers of an ancient god, struggling and wailing in the dark, trying to break free from eternal bondage. More terrifying than the seductive song! This could actually work... Chen Qi was bewildered, somewhat admiring the sirens'' ability to adapt. The Navy immediately abandoned their plan of action. The Flower Witch turned her head; even with the siren necklace, she could still feel the song''s lethal power. "Retreat!" Chen Qi didn''t hesitate. He and the Flower Witch quickly leaped into the sea, distancing themselves from the area. The frustrated Navy watched as they walked across the beast-infested sea. In the lingering song, beneath the rising sun, their elongated shadows vanished from sight. Chapter 147: Chapter 126: Forced to Operate The sun was high. Above Sea Demon Island, a temporary naval meeting room had been set up. "During the pursuit of Devilfish, the Bai Ou was attacked by the sirens and black armored sharks. We withstood the siren''s death song and even captured seventy pirates aboard the Devilfish. As for the witch and the monster that attacked the Devilfish, we have sent people to search intensively. All viable hiding spots around Sea Demon Island are under our scrutiny. But as of now, there is still no news..." The commander of the Bai Ou stood straight, reporting to the senior navy commander, Old Bai Ou. This operation, they defeated the Devilfish and also took down ships of the Black Whale Group lurking within Sea Demon Gorge. Looking solely at the results, they had achieved a complete victory! The only flaw was the unexpected witch and monster. In reports, this was an accident. The witch was a person on the reward list, and as navy personnel, they were supposed to capture both the witch and the monster. However, the commander of the Bai Ou was very grateful to the Flower Witch and the monster. Had the witch and monster not appeared abruptly, the losses of the Bai Ou might have exceeded those of the Devilfish. It could even be said that the witch and the monster had protected them. Old Bai Ou looked at the blurred photograph: "The witch has a companion? Is he really just Second-order in power as reported?" The commander answered calmly: "Yes, only Second-order in spiritual power. Catching him wouldn''t be a difficult task." Old Bai Ou, looking like he was smiling at a naive fledgling, chuckled: "Appearances can be deceiving, remember how the legendary Captain Palu of the Sea God Pirate Group often displayed only Second-order strength." "Indeed..." The commander suddenly felt a chill, but he didn''t voice any doubts. How could a Second-order Transcendent easily master Water Walking and dare roam the seas filled with sea beasts? Unless he was from a top-tier transcendent organization, it would not be possible. Old Bai Ou handed the photograph to the commander, instructing: "Mention to the bounty department to set the reward as for Third Rank. Additionally, have someone check the Sea God Pirate Group for anyone resembling this tentacled monster." The commander took the photograph: "Understood. What should we name the bounty?" Old Bai Ou fell into thought. The photograph only showed Chen Qi wearing Residual Fire Touch but provided no name. Dressed in tattered Hunter''s clothes of the last century, with tentacles growing underneath. Although his appearance was memorable, he was still a nameless individual. But Old Bai Ou had an intuition that the individual''s actions wouldn''t stop so easily. What to name it? ''Tentacled Monster'' wasn''t quite right, and ''Beast,'' since he was with the witch, wasn''t suitable either? Old Bai Ou, struck by indecision, struggled to decide: "For now, let''s just call him a Monster. Later on, the newspapers will give him a name." The commander responded: "Understood." At that moment, the commander boldly asked: "Commander Bai Ou, why are we, the navy, offering a bounty for the Flower Witch?" The navy''s rationale was that the Flower Witch was a menace bound to bury a hundred thousand naval troops just like the legendary Flower Witch. But in the commander''s view, the Flower Witch did not exhibit that kind of madness. At least from what could be seen, the tentacled monster standing next to the Flower Witch was the real threat upon the sea¡ªa monster truly capable of overturning the ocean! Old Bai Ou did not conceal it, speaking slowly: "I''m not entirely sure, perhaps it''s related to the witch occupation card. You should know that in legends, there are thirteen lost witch occupation cards. For some who yearn for beauty, a Fourth Rank witch occupation card is nothing short of a miracle. Undoubtedly, the Flower Witch knows the whereabouts of these thirteen cards. This reason alone is enough to burden her with a bounty exceeding twenty million." Old Bai Ou sighed deeply. The witch occupation cards, creations of the Goddess of Beauty from legends'' first thirteen hunters, ensure perpetual youth. The whereabouts of the thirteen Fourth Rank occupation cards were profoundly tempting. The Flower Witch being wanted wasn''t solely for this reason. She, in herself, was a treasure brimming with secrets, and consequently, the naval high command wanted to capture her alive. Whether she had committed atrocities was now irrelevant. What they wanted was simply the countless treasures known to the Flower Witch. Old Bai Ou shook his head. Even with substantial funds and the support of the kingdom''s armor, as long as the higher-ups didn''t change, it would still be extremely difficult for the navy to become strong. The Commander noticed Old Bai Ou''s displeasure and said, "Commander Bai Ou, we can say that this operation was a complete victory! I heard that there''s a barbecue boat near Sea Demon Island that seems to be very popular. How about we go have a meal there to celebrate, celebrate! Maybe after dinner, we''ll be able to find those two people." Old Bai Ou looked at the piles of documents in his hands: "It''s not so easy to find people, they are now wanted. At this time, as a commander, I can''t leave my post and be negligent." "Then... I''m leaving? Commander Bai Ou." "Um... bring me ten skewers of grilled squid." ... ... At dusk. On the docks of Sea Demon Island, a temporary barbecue stall. Chen Qi, wearing an apron, skillfully flipped the skewers in his hands, the aroma of the meat wafting through the air. "Damn it, why has it turned out like this again..." Chen Qi gritted his teeth. He and the Flower Witch, two sea robbers, were having a good celebration on their small houseboat when they suddenly encountered a naval ship searching for them! They almost had their identities discovered by the navy. Fortunately, Chen Qi''s identity was solid, as he was a famous chef featured in the newspapers. But then, the kind-hearted navy said to Chen Qi, "Mr. Chef, you might not know, but there''s been a rampage of sea beasts nearby, including nasty creatures with tentacles. Let us escort you back!" The navy under Bai Ou''s command was quite friendly and would actively help civilians in danger. Facing the navy''s friendly invitation, Chen Qi had to thank them. Then, once the group of navy men got hungry, he was forced to start barbecuing on Sea Demon Island. Moreover, for some unexplained reason, more than fifty customers came over. They thoughtfully brought a pile of food to his stall, ensuring he wouldn''t run away due to a lack of ingredients. Besides that, there was that previous weird seafood sister. The disadvantages of being famous... Chen Qi unhappily ate a squid skewer. His original plan was to leave the Flower Witch at the hotel and then go treasure hunting near Sea Demon Gorge. At that moment, the people at the barbecue stall on the dock were still talking about the events on the Devil Fish. "We''re telling you, today near Sea Demon Gorge, people from Bai Ou''s ship encountered the Witch, and besides her, there was a tentacled creature." "A tentacled creature, I like it! What kind is it? Are the tentacles big? Are they slippery? Soft?" "The tentacles aren''t big. It''s a very unique creature with tentacles growing on its body..." "Tentacles growing on its body, could it be, he''s the heir to the Deep Sea Hunter''s arch-enemy?" Chen Qi was secretly shocked, a few cold drops of sweat ran down his face. Why did it seem like his fame was even greater than the Flower Witch''s? Now, he could only pray that all the customers here were fools who couldn''t recognize the Flower Witch. At that moment, inside the small houseboat, the Flower Witch pretending to be a waitress was also panicking, her sweat soaking her clothes. What to do? What to do? The coast is full of navy and even Bounty Hunters! To prevent being discovered, she had to shiver and handle the food ingredients inside the small houseboat, skewering them. "Why is it so hard to skewer these?!" "Waku waku (this way, that way, this way!)" The deep-sea Water Elf below her feet tried hard to teach. "I don''t understand!" The Flower Witch was on the verge of tears. She was now very curious about how Chen Qi managed to understand the Water Elf''s words; did the Water Elf provide subtitles with each sentence? S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the help of the Water Elf, the barbecue stall was fragrantly operating, barely running. "Hopefully we can get through tonight okay..." Chen Qi, while flipping the skewers, looked toward the sea. On the distant sea surface, he saw a tiny green algae sneakily swimming toward the small houseboat. "Sea Demon Little Green Algae..." Chapter 148: Chapter 127: Career and Hobbies "What a hassle..." Chen Qi flipped the skewer once more. Undoubtedly, that seaweed-like tentacle was the little sea demon he had encountered in the Sea Demon Gorge. Why would the sea demon follow them? Chen Qi remembered that sea demons were typically gregarious creatures, and now, one had actually run out from the Sea Demon Gorge. The little seaweed''s disguise wasn''t bad; it endured its hunger, striving to pretend it was actual little seaweed. It quietly waited in the water. Hopefully, it would not be discovered... Chen Qi prayed once again to the Sea Goddess in his heart. Luckily, the attention of those eating barbecue was all captured by an expert from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. The navy''s commander said, "Next to the witch, there''s actually a tentacle monster, it''s really terrifying! The witch is indeed as horrifying as the rumors say!" "Yes, hopefully the fishermen who go out to sea won''t encounter that terrifying creature." "A humanoid body with tentacles hasn''t been seen on the Witch Sea for a long time. Could that tentacle be a forbidden existence summoned by the Flower Witch from another world?" The crowd heatedly discussed, and Chen Qi, clad in Residual Fire Touch, had already caused quite a panic. Of course, it also excited an expert. The Seafood Sister blushed as she downed a bottle of wheat beer, shouting loudly, "To all from Bei Country, you''re all too rigid. That is a tentacle! Our world is filled with countless magical species, you need more imagination!" With her outrageous statement, she captivated everyone''s attention! The seafood sister with blond elf-like features pinched the air with her hands: "In our Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, there are twenty-three recognized genders. After all, our Golden Flower Bird Kingdom has those with cat ears, dog tails, wings, and even devilish horns, as well as many super cute transcendent professions. Don''t you think the existence of half-human, half-beast is wonderful? "I''ve tasted many types, but unfortunately, due to geographical reasons, I haven''t yet tasted the wonderful feature of tentacles." At this, Seafood Sister couldn''t help shaking her head, a saddened expression on her face: "I really want to eat seafood. How great it would be if I could encounter that tentacle monster." Everyone looked at her with admiration; someone actually wanted to initiate contact with the tentacle monster on the demon''s ship! "!!!" Chen Qi gasped in shock. This person was too outrageous! He now finally understood why this exchange student could be called one of the "Imperial Capital''s Big Three" like Pelu. And why was she called Seafood Sister by all players! The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a nation with many genders, had thoughts that were too progressive, which the sailors and hunters of Bei Country couldn''t understand. You know, on the high seas, any monsters even slightly related to tentacles are extremely dangerous. The twelve circular tentacles of the Crack Sea, the Blood-Eyed Wall, the sea demons with tentacle hair, or the vortex wormholes are all monsters that must be avoided when sailing. In terms of danger, they were even more threatening than the near-sea overlords! Therefore, tentacles are a symbol of horror and the Evil God! The people of Bei Country only felt fear towards tentacles! However, Seafood Sister used vivid language to open the door to a new world for them: "Think about it, tentacles being slippery, soft, and if the tentacle is also warm, just imagine..." The sailors and hunters felt their common sense had been altered. Out of curiosity, some softly spoke from the bottom of their hearts, "Explain further." Seafood Sister''s eyes squinted into crescent moons as she began to impart strange knowledge to the navy officers present. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi listened with hairs standing on end. If it were the usual, he would only show a subway grandpa''s expression and continue munching on snacks. But now, he couldn''t help but start worrying, for the tentacle monster they were talking about was him! At that moment, another expert arrived. "The witch''s aura..." A white-haired bard murmured softly, then casually placed his lute on the chair. Why did you also come to eat barbecue! Chen Qi''s heart skipped a beat. The person who had arrived was none other than the pirate captain Palu of the Ice Demon Pirate Crew. In terms of perception, Palu''s ability was definitely not inferior to the novice instructor An. With such close distance, it was only a matter of time before the Flower Witch was discovered. He remembered, in the original plot, the Flower Witch had indeed become acquainted with both the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Ice Demon Pirate Crew. It was going to be discovered... Chen Qi''s palms were sweaty as he internally voiced his alarm. At least for now, Palu''s attention was entirely captured by the outrageous Seafood Sister. This was a temporarily set up outdoor barbecue stand, with not many tables and chairs. "Boss, give me two skewers of fish balls." Palu showed an immensely disdainful look, sat next to Seafood Sister, crossed his legs, and scoffed with a mocking face: "People from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom are really sick to actually like tentacles. "Nancy, find some time to clear up that murky brain of yours. Stop obsessing over weird things, or one day, you''ll end up dead at the hands of a sea monster." "With your Third-tier strength, if you encounter that tentacle monster, death is the only outcome." At this moment, Palu no longer hid his intent, directly calling out the name Nancy from Witch Sea! The three heroes of the Royal Capital, as famous talents of the Shell Country Royal University, naturally knew each other. "Clear up the brain..." Nancy bit her lip, fuming with rage. At this moment, the character that Palu was playing was that of a sharp-tongued female bard! If the seriously capable chef in front of her ridiculed her, she might have let it pass! But this cross-dressing Palu, did he really have any right to mock her? On what grounds? Nancy, not to be outdone, ate a string of squid: "Hah, boss, do you think, people who dress up as animals every day, wear weird clothes, and like cross-dressing, might also have a problem with their brains?" Nancy asked Chen Qi. " ¡­ " Chen Qi didn''t know how to respond at the moment. In his eyes, Palu was a decent person without any strange habits. Everything he did was to better disguise his identity in order to enhance his strength. As the most amiable captain of the four major pirate groups, Palu could be considered a breath of fresh air in the Witch Sea! Palu wasn''t flustered and calmly explained: "Heh, Nancy, do not lump me in with you. The reason I sometimes cross-dress, as you should know, is because of my profession..." Hearing Palu''s words, Chen Qi had a moment of realization, and he finally recalled the other''s profession. It was indeed the Fourth Rank Legendary Dice Phase profession, the Transformer! Dice Phase represents luck, chaos, and randomness. Many Dice Phase professions have a degree of randomness, and the Transformer is no exception. His professional task involves drawing a role to play from a random pool. For instance, if he draws a bard, then he needs to act as a bard, if he draws a dancer, he must act as a dancer, if he draws a maid, then he must act as a maid. After completing a role, he would acquire special temporary abilities and store them. And Palu''s random pool contained roles like bards, painters, Pharmacist apprentices, carpenters, sailors, maids, etc. All proper working roles. One of the performance metrics for these professional tasks is the money earned while in character. Thus, Palu is often seen working when he appears in the public eye. Either in the middle of a job or on his way to one. So, even as a Fourth Rank Legend, he also held the title of the Emperor of Part-time Jobs! Palu calmly took a sip of his drink and said to Nancy again: "I''ll say it again, the reason I''m dressed this way now is because of my profession, not my hobby. Do not confuse my profession with your hobbies, you idiot who wants to mess with tentacle monsters!" He did not enjoy role-playing¡ªit was simply part of his job. Palu continued to twist the knife: "Neither the Witch nor that tentacle monster is something you can handle, Nancy!" "Put away those weird thoughts. If you really face that tentacle monster, you won''t find any pleasure, only an ugly death!" Palu, with his many years of experience across the seas, deeply knew that most creatures with tentacles were dangerous beings forbidden by the sea! " ¡­ " Why do they all call me tentacle monster? My clothes don''t even have that many tentacles! Chen Qi wordlessly passed a skewer to them both. Nancy, with her odd interests, was also one of the three heroes of the Imperial Capital, a Third-order Transcendent from Shell Country Royal University. The strength of Imperial Capital''s heroes far surpassed that of ordinary Transcendents. If she really caught him, with his current strength, he would only be able to be smushed against the ground by her. The type that cannot resist... The risks of being famous... Chen Qi shook his head. He had never imagined that in this event, his popularity would even exceed that of the Flower Witch! After being left speechless by the rebuke, Nancy fell silent for a long time before she slowly said: "I understand now. I won''t go after that dangerous tentacle monster anymore." Finally got it...Palu nodded in relief. Then, Nancy curiously leaned closer to his ear, and with a pleading voice said: "By the way, Palu, do you have sea demons in that role pool of yours, or if not, any fluffy dog-people or cat-people?" The sea breeze lightly brushed by, causing Palu''s brain to momentarily stop. " ¡­ " No hope for this one... Palu silently downed a cup of wheat beer, then his gaze once again briefly swept the small cabin boat. Just a glance, and he felt a strong Floral Appearance Transcendent aura! Then, Palu''s pupils abruptly narrowed, his gaze pitying as he looked over Chen Qi''s body. He''s been discovered after all... Chen Qi helplessly shook his head. Chapter 149: Chapter 128 Deep Sea Titan ``` Crack! Crack! Inside the small boat cabin, the sound of a knife chopping meat grew faster and faster. "Boss, your ship..." Palu, sensing the ill-fated aura of the Floral Appearance, asked softly. Chen Qi did not answer and continued to grill skewers, trying to stay as calm as possible. Fortunately, the person who discovered them was Captain Palu. If old Bai Ou was the friendliest of the navy, then Palu was definitely the most amiable captain among the four great pirate crews. The father of the Black Whale Pirate Group, the Lady of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and the Sea God of the Sea God Pirate Group were all madmen. Palu of the Ice Witch Pirate Group was Chen Qi''s favorite captain in the Witch Sea. The reason why the Ice Witch Pirate Group could become one of the four great pirate crews was mainly that they held many secrets of the Witch Sea. Moreover, as a pirate group that worships the Ice Witch, Palu naturally had a favorable impression of witches themselves. Chen Qi remembered that in the original plot, the Flower Witch had a cooperative relationship with both the Ice Witch Pirate Group and the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Right now, at Sea Demon Island, the navy had achieved a complete victory, with navy personnel everywhere. In a nearby attic was also old Bai Ou, a Fourth Rank Legend of the navy. Palu would never casually display his power and expose his identity. They were all fugitives on the run. Overall, it was safe... Chen Qi quietly grilled skewers. At that moment, Palu, with a puzzled face, gently flicked his index finger upwards. Suddenly, Chen Qi felt an itch in his ears. The Whispering Technique, a minor spell used for communication. "Brother, if you''ve been kidnapped, blink," "????" I''ve been kidnapped? Chen Qi was momentarily baffled and tried to clear his thoughts. The Flower Witch was a simpleton, but that was only from Chen Qi''s personal perspective! In the eyes of others, the Flower Witch was a crazed and dangerous forbidden existence, making potions out of people, bloody yet elegant! Moreover, not long ago, the Flower Witch, along with the tentacle monster, synonymous with danger, robbed the Devil Fish. This event deepened the public''s entrenched view of the Flower Witch as a danger. In Palu''s perspective, it never occurred to him that a second-tier, hardworking chef who cooked delicious food was actually the mastermind behind the Devil Fish''s operation! Therefore, Palu looked at him with a sympathetic gaze. Palu must have thought this poor chef was unluckily targeted by the witch on the way back and then became a toy the witch used to disguise her identity. If he hadn''t noticed this today, perhaps by tomorrow morning at Sea Demon Island, there would be a new corpse floating, covered in flowers. Poor chef, played like a puppet... Palu said nothing more and shook his head. Although with his Fourth Rank Legend status, he could overturn the entire Sea Demon Island, any rash actions came with a price. The two tacitly stopped talking. Chen Qi put away the nervousness in his heart; as long as he didn''t show the Residual Fire Touch in front of others, his identity wouldn''t be easily exposed. The sea breeze blew gently, night descended, and the beachside open-air barbecue stall gradually lost the bustle of the daytime, bringing an end to the day. Chen Qi and the Water Elf packed up the stall. The charcoal on the grill still retained some warmth, and the occasional spark jumping seemed to recount the liveliness of the scene that had just taken place. This barbecue session even sold some transcendent vegetables from Black Beard Land for the first time. Sea Demon Island was a high-consumption area, where the price of a skewer was ten times that of a regular one, and the price of transcendent vegetables was more than a thousand times that of a regular skewer! Despite the high prices, the transcendent veggies, enhanced by Soul Seasoning, were snapped up fiercely by the Transcendents. One session of selling skewers unexpectedly earned them two hundred thousand Shell Coins! Transcendent ingredients are the key to big profits... Chen Qi clapped his hands, planning to change his business strategy from the original low prices to a Transcendent dining boat. But now, the source of transcendent ingredients was solely Black Beard Land. Late into the night, the lights on the small boat were still on, while the navy men had returned to their ships. Only one person had not yet left. Palu stood up, adjusted his clothes, and looked as though he was a nervous employee about to meet company leadership: "Boss, please convey that I mean no harm. I''m just a small crew member of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, with some questions I''d like to ask the respected Witch." A small crew member? Chen Qi frowned and knocked on the cabin door: "Alright." Right now, the Flower Witch must be incredibly nervous! Chen Qi could imagine the scene of the Flower Witch rolling on the floor in anxiety. The door crack opened slightly. However, the Flower Witch did not speak. Through the crack in the boat cabin''s door, only a blurred figure could be seen. At this moment, the Flower Witch was unexpectedly radiating a Fourth Rank aura! ``` Chen Qi whispered in the dark, "This must be the effect of the potion." He had not expected that the Flower Witch would have such a potion. The mingled scents of flowers and blood added a cursed aura to the Flower Witch. The gaze beneath those blossoms was like a razor-sharp dagger, capable of piercing the soul in an instant and instilling an indescribable fear. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as the Flower Witch had said¡ª Elegant, aloof, powerful, bloody, and yet mysterious! It seemed that if she were the slightest bit displeased, she could turn the person before her into dust of the underworld. Is this still her? Chen Qi was frightened too; the usually naive Flower Witch actually exuded such an aura! The sea breeze blew gently. Palu felt a chill at the back of his neck and spoke calmly: "Flower Witch, I mean no harm. I am asking for a friend, does the witch Occupation Card truly change one''s gender, and is it true that only females can use it?" Palu asked tentatively, knowing the answer. This question was just to confirm the other party''s identity, just a probe. After all, there were not a few impersonating a witch in the high seas recently. From behind the door, an emotionless cold voice came: "Every question has its price." Palu frowned and boldly pulled out a stack of banknotes from his backpack card, the money he had worked hard to earn over several days: "Four hundred thousand Shell Coins, will that do?" Four hundred thousand Shell Coins, that was the price of a half-barrel of ghost fire oil! A sound of a cup falling to the ground came through the crack of the door! The Flower Witch hadn''t seen so much money in a long time. Chen Qi made the choice on behalf of the witch and took the money: "It will suffice." The cold voice came again, saying icily: "It is not only females who can use it, any user will eventually become witch-like, but this witchification can be suppressed." "I understand," replied Palu. Palu began to ask a second question: "Flower Witch, I want to know the location of a Fourth Rank forged Occupation Card, as well as the location of the legendary Land of Trial. For this, I am willing to offer an important piece of information as compensation." However, with hardly any hesitation, the Flower Witch said coldly: "Located in the land where the Mechanical Titan fell in the Crack Sea, there exists a Fourth Rank forged Occupation Card. As for other information, you are not yet qualified to know." The tone of the Flower Witch was incomparably cold. Not qualified... The Fourth Rank Legend Palu sighed deeply in his heart. He really couldn''t ask for any information of true value. The other party was a cruel and bloody witch! To obtain sufficient information, one had to show enough value and goodwill! Palu answered very understandingly: "Understood, Flower Witch, I have a very important piece of information. Near the research base in Sea Demon Gorge, a Deep Sea Titan that defies description has been found. Its massive size is like a seabed island, an embodiment of the ocean itself. In the middle of that titan sea beast grows a sea-flower unimaginable in size, a legendary ingredient and medicine that perhaps could be of use to you." This piece of information¡ªChen Qi smiled wryly in his heart. Titan, in the New Sun World, often refers to something colossal. The sea beast as large as an island, such a creature, was a taboo existence upon the ocean! In terms of power, it even surpassed the Wall of Blood Eyes. For various reasons, they were no longer considered creatures in the high seas, but rather, like storms and volcanic eruptions, they were natural disasters! They were the spokesbeasts of calamity! Even a ship formed by multiple Third-order Transcendents would find it difficult to approach! To the Flower Witch, this was useless information. No one would venture into the heart of a calamity just for a legendary medicinal flower. Palu, with a bit of skepticism about the Flower Witch''s strength, disclosed this information. No matter how disguised, the Flower Witch was currently only a Third-order Transcendent! Her spiritual power field surely couldn''t easily escape Palu''s perception. Palu wanted to test how the legendary Flower Witch would react to this information. Yet, contrary to his expectations. The voice of the Flower Witch remained unchanged, still cold as ever as she mechanically stated: "I am aware. I will send the Black Hunter to take care of this matter." Chapter 150: Chapter 129: Little Green Algae The tone of the Flower Witch remained incredibly cold, as if a mere Deep Sea Titan was nothing more than a trivial fish in her hand. "Resolve this matter, Black Hunter?" Palu, rich in information, paused for a moment. The tone of the other party was unexpectedly relaxed. But he quickly understood Black Hunter''s identity! Undoubtedly, the opponent was the very one who had just robbed the Devil Fish, appeared on the bounty order, and was the newly emerged supernova with a bounty of up to ten million, the Tentacle Monster! Although the Tentacle Monster''s bounty was only ten million, even less than the third-tier Black-eyed Captain! Daring to fight proactively in a sea full of Sea Beasts was itself an extraordinary act! The origin of the Tentacle Monster was far from simple; the bounty was worth at least twenty million! This legendary witch had such a friend... Palu was secretly taken aback, feeling that the Flower Witch was becoming even more mysterious. At this moment, Palu deeply understood. Unless his Ice Demon Pirate Group could demonstrate enough trust, he would not be able to get any useful information from the Flower Witch! The crew was expecting me to bring back good news... Palu bowed and said: "Witch, I apologize for disturbing you late at night, but we, the Ice Demon Pirate Group, mean no harm. We, like the legendary Ice Witch, are researchers of the history of the seas, fighting for the secrets of the deep sea. If you ever need the help of our Ice Demon Pirate Group, we will not hesitate." Immediately after, Palu lightly rubbed his fingers: "A dice from the Land of Chaos, as an apology for my offense, it''s a small token." He then handed a six-sided die to Chen Qi. "What''s this?" Chen Qi''s pupils suddenly contracted, and a special prompt quickly appeared before his eyes. [Six-sided Dice: Nature Form: Dice Introduction: A six-sided die, all sides showing six, containing extraordinary power to alter luck. Effect: Can modify the random event outcomes in C-tier and below cracks, guaranteeing the best result no matter how small the probability. Note: A savior for the unlucky; with a slight move, luck is in your hands!] Six-sided Dice! Chen Qi was deeply shocked. Was Palu really this generous? In the game, it was a rare item exclusive to the unlucky! The main use in altering determinations was in the settlement of cracks. Some Dice Phase crack rewards had extremely low probabilities of special rewards! For example, drawing a reward from a C-tier crack in a D-tier crack, or even a B-tier crack reward. These rewards belonged only to those blessed with extreme luck! With this die, even if the probability was only 0.1%, one could draw the highest probability reward! Six-sided Dice, reversing fate! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi accepted the die. Then, Palu picked up his lute: "Well then, Miss Witch, goodbye. Have a pleasant evening. If you ever need the Ice Demon Pirate Group, just let us know." He still had many questions, but if he truly wanted to befriend the other party, it would not be polite to probe into these matters. Before leaving, Palu glanced at Chef Chen Qi with a sympathetic look. The Flower Witch indeed remained as mysterious as the rumors said. May tomorrow morning not see a flower-covered corpse floating at sea. Palu, holding his lute, boarded a night-traveling ship and left Sea Demon Island. ... ... "He finally left..." Chen Qi breathed a long sigh of relief. To be honest, he still wanted to buy some intel from Palu. After Palu left, he returned to the small cabin boat. At this moment, the previously aloof Flower Witch looked like a child frightened by a dragon, burying her face into a water elf pillow. If not seen with his own eyes, no one would associate her with the cold-speaking witch just now. The Flower Witch had endured too much in a day; if she hadn''t retrieved the Floral Staff, her spirit would have crumbled. "What do we do? Qi, a Fourth Rank Legend is after us!" "Qi, why don''t you make us something delicious? This might be our last meal!" "Qi, do you have any wishes? We should fulfill them soon!" "Qi, I want to eat your extraordinary fish bait." The Flower Witch lay weakly on the floor, holding the water elf pillow while her legs trembled incessantly. Earlier, the Fourth Rank aura Palu exuded nearly scared the life out of her soul! One must know, a Fourth Rank Legend was an existence capable of moving mountains and overturning seas! Even ten Third-tier Transcendents or fifty Third-tier Transcendents might not be able to defeat a single Fourth Rank Legend, marking their enormous power disparity! To the Flower Witch, they had just been a hair''s breadth away from death. Chen Qi sat on a chair and took out the Ice Demon Pirate Group''s sea chart: "Calm down. Based on the current situation, he shouldn''t harbor ill intentions towards us. Moreover, he seems quite afraid of you." Then, Chen Qi took an apple from the fridge and handed it to the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch took the apple and curled up in the corner in a self-imposed seclusion: "He''s afraid of my teacher; and now, the teacher is no longer around." Chen Qi curiously asked: "Teacher?" The Flower Witch paused for a few seconds. Logically, she shouldn''t tell Chen Qi about this. However, after all they''d been through, they could be considered trustworthy friends. "Yes, my teacher, the Ice Witch." "The Ice Witch is your teacher?" Chen Qi murmured. Although he had long suspected it, the current situation still left him in awe! The Ice Witch was an existence that stirred the tides centuries ago, a deceased legend. Even a legend couldn''t escape the Lantern Death God''s pursuit after living past a hundred years. The Flower Witch wasn''t over twenty years old yet; a decade ago, she was just a sickly little girl. This meant that the Ice Witch from centuries ago was still alive and active in these seas just a decade ago. This was indeed an earth-shattering secret! Chen Qi''s heart leaped with joy, never expecting the Flower Witch to share such a secret with him. After speaking, the Flower Witch fell into a self-blaming mood. She was too weak and powerless. If it had not been for Chen Qi, she would have been unable to exact revenge on the Black Whale Group at Sea Demon Gorge, let alone retrieve the Floral Staff. Chen Qi comforted her for a while and began dividing the spoils with the Flower Witch. The Meat Cutting Bone Breaking weapon was his exclusive weapon; the Flower Witch had no need for close-combat arms. Chen Qi took his exclusive weapon Meat Cutting Bone Breaking and the lucky dice they received earlier. As for the green-bound magic book, the Joyous Elf, and the Floral Staff, these three relics were useless to Chen Qi, so he gave them to the Flower Witch. Then, Chen Qi made some delicious fish balls to comfort the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch, having eaten her fill, returned to the inn to bathe and wash off the dirt and blood from her body. Chen Qi stayed on the small cabin boat, as he still had many things to do. "Phew..." This mission not only brought him the exclusive weapon Meat Cutting Bone Breaking but also a powerful Shadow Image Skill Card, and he had also earned two thousand Spiritual Points from the Shadow Image cracks! These gains were already enormous! However, he still hadn''t found any transplantable Sea Beasts. Chen Qi wanted a safe and reliable source of income; just the Ghost Fire Fish''s Ghost Fire Oil was far from sufficient. He was in a critical development phase and urgently needed extraordinary materials to enhance his constitution. Unfortunately, the Sea Beasts around Sea Demon Gorge couldn''t be transplanted easily or provide a source of money. The Black-armored Shark and the sea serpent, though strong in combat, had nothing of monetary value. "La la la la la~" At that moment, a small green-haired figure emerged by Chen Qi''s small cabin boat, its green tentacle hair wriggling on the sea surface. It was the little Sea Demon... Chen Qi confirmed there was no one around and brought the little green-haired one into the boat: "Little Green Algae, do you need something?" The little green-haired one lightly grazed its fishtail against the boat''s deck, blinking its eyes: "La la la la~" Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 immediately snuggled up to the little green-haired one. It must want something to eat... Chen Qi thought for a moment and handed the extraordinary fish bait to the little green-haired Sea Demon. To think it followed him this far for food! The little green-haired one obediently sat down, picked up a lyre, and gently played: "La la la la~" Travel Song... Chen Qi was slightly surprised. The little green-haired one not only wanted something tasty but also wished to see places beyond Sea Demon Gorge! Sea Demons typically lived in groups, yet this one wanted to leave Sea Demon Gorge! A unique little Sea Demon. "This is troublesome..." Chen Qi rubbed his forehead. Unlike the Deep Sea Water Elf, the Sea Demons were real monsters. Moreover, Sea Demons couldn''t stay out of water for too long, and a juvenile Sea Demon had very limited combat abilities, which meant it could easily perish. If anyone discovered a Sea Demon aboard his small cabin boat, whether they were Navy personnel or the Flower Witch, he would be in a tight spot. His only option was to send the little Sea Demon to White Tree Land. That place had the Nearshore Dominator and Ghost Fire Fish, which should be fascinating for the little green-haired one. Chen Qi sat on the chair, opened the Ice Demon Pirate Group''s map again, and stared coldly: "Little Green Algae, without my command, you must not sing carelessly." The little green-haired one obediently nodded, then hugged Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 in its arms. Chen Qi carefully examined the map. Palu''s intelligence just now was very interesting. A Deep Sea Titan had appeared near the Sea Demon Gorge at the Navy Research Base. A Deep Sea Titan by itself could attract countless deep-sea monsters. Such an existence was called a natural disaster because it mysteriously appeared then mysteriously disappeared over time. Mysteriously appearing and then mysteriously disappearing. Just like a storm, volcanic eruption, or tide. Chen Qi glanced at the time. If he went there during the day, he might be discovered by the Navy Research Base researchers. Nighttime might be a better opportunity. Chen Qi reviewed the map, crossing his legs. Unlike the Flower Witch, after the robbery, he felt not fatigued but rather immensely energized! So far, he hadn''t encountered a deep-sea monster stronger than the Blood-Eye Wall. Now was a perfect chance to take a look. Chapter 151: Chapter 130 Shell Country Meteorological Bureau The night was as dark as ink, with the moon casting a feeble afterglow. The wind was strong at night, and on a small island, the lighthouse shone like the sun, guiding ships on their distant voyages. The small houseboat swayed uncertainly in the surging waves, like a helpless leaf, at any moment it could be swallowed by a giant wave. "An hour, finally here." Chen Qi moored the small houseboat, dropped the anchor, then firmly secured the vessel to the shore with a rope. Stepping off onto the shore, Chen Qi shook off the water like a cat and surveyed his surroundings. The island before him was very small, barely able to accommodate ten houses. Nearly a quarter of its area was occupied by a lighthouse and a temporarily constructed research tower. Besides his small houseboat, there were many other small vessels moored at the edge of the island. These belonged to weary fishermen and adventurers, the night had fallen, and the wind was strong. Not daring to navigate in the dark, they had chosen to stop at this island to spend the night temporarily. Apart from the fishermen, under the lighthouse stood three people dressed in white uniforms. The uniforms featured loose and comfortable trousers suitable for long hours of maritime work, with an adjustable belt at the waist for members to carry various marine investigation tools. Like walkie-talkies, Spiritual Power Detection devices, and so on. Rather than sailors, they looked more like fully equipped researchers. At the same time, on the back of their clothing, there was a golden symbol resembling a ''WIFI'' signal. The order-embodied Storm Hammer was the emblem of the navy. The weather tower, symbolizing courage and exploration, was the emblem of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau. "It''s the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau¡­" Chen Qi looked at the worried personnel of the Meteorological Bureau in the distance. This was the first time he had ever seen the people from the Meteorological Bureau. Although the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau was known as a meteorological bureau, its responsibilities far exceeded the simple scope of ''weather forecasting.'' Within the Meteorological Bureau, apart from the meteorological department, there were crack departments, investigation departments, and research departments. These four major departments were further divided into several smaller ones, forming an extremely large organization. In essence, their duty was to detect marine crack information and investigate dangerous special zones. The reason it was named the meteorological bureau was that historically, the emergence of cracks was considered a type of special weather. Also, under the direction of high-level leadership, in order to differentiate from the White Tower Federation''s investigation bureau, they had continued to be called the meteorological bureau. In the Witch Sea sector''s legitimate large-scale Lamp Phase Transcendent organizations, there were only the Meteorological Bureau and the press. And now the press, self-sealing, no longer absorbs new blood. This meant that if he chose the Lamp Phase path, this was the only large-scale Lamp Phase organization he could join. Chen Qi tried to imagine it. If he did not have the Deep Sea Affinity talent and had a normal start, while also choosing the Lamp Phase principles, Perhaps his path would be to join the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau and become a researcher delving into dangerous zones, studying the sea. However, there was an upside. Whenever Chen Qi wanted, he could easily join the Meteorological Bureau. Moreover, although the Meteorological Bureau was an organization that sounded high-end, their threshold was very low. The departments of the Meteorological Bureau, especially the investigation department focused on field research, were always understaffed and always hiring. Not only did they provide five insurances and a housing provident fund, but there was also a bereavement allowance! And the salary was even paid weekly, which was rare! Even if you have no dreams, you''re welcome to come! New high school graduates who know nothing can easily get a job! At this thought, Chen Qi gave a wry smile. If he did not choose to become a Chef, under the official arrangements of Shell Country, he could well have become a member of the Meteorological Bureau, joining the action of investigating the sea. In the end, he might have been caught by the dear doctor in the process of studying the sea because of exposing his Deep Sea Affinity, rapidly reaching his possible ending one: Caught by the doctor, in bed, turned into the doctor''s plaything. Chen Qi stood on the boat, ears perked up, listening to the conversation of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau''s staff. "Are we still heading out to sea tonight?" an upper-level command has been issued; we must produce investigative results. Doctor Raven of the Black Whale Group has researched a miraculous potion." "Let''s talk about it later. The remnants of the Black Whale Group on Sea Demon Island, the mysterious witches, and monsters are all currently unaccounted for. We might encounter that monster if we go out to sea tonight." "But during the day, the Deep Sea Titan might be more active, and at night, we might discover more research samples." The people of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau sighed and groaned. With the advent of the Crack Tide, their workload had increased, and so had their burden. However, conversely, their research progress was exceedingly slow. Even in the middle of the night, they were still discussing work. Chen Qi followed their weary gazes, glancing towards the distant, pitch-black sea. The wreckage of ships constantly drifted in the wind, and now and then, the sea surface would surge with waves. Below those deep waters, one could vaguely sense enormous shadows, like writhing tree branches, or giant arms lurking in the abyss. Below the blackened sea surface lay the massive Deep Sea Titan. The Deep Sea Titan was known as a natural disaster on the sea. Though incredibly dangerous, the vicinity of the Deep Sea Titan often contained extremely rare things. Therefore, it was also a key area for the investigative department. This was his next destination. Chen Qi packed up his things, ready to begin his action! This time, his goal was to delve into the waters occupied by the Deep Sea Titan in search of Extraordinary Materials, as well as cultivatable Sea Beasts. Clearly, the small boat was not suitable for entering this area; otherwise, it might end up like those wrecks. It was also not advisable to light a lamp, lest nearby fishermen or researchers notice. Chen Qi placed his kerosene lamp into the backpack card. Above the sea, there existed a creature known as Shadow, which didn''t belong to the Sea Beasts category but was born from darkness and would extinguish others'' flames. It was cunning and elusive, hard to detect, and could silently twist a person''s neck without them realizing it. Now, he possessed the skills ''Dove Perception'' and ''Shadow Charm''; even if he encountered a Shadow, he could sense it beforehand, and it wouldn''t be too terrible. He could now barely walk on the dark sea. Even Deep Sea Merchants would not dare to lightly venture into the habitat of the Deep Sea Titan. Chen Qi quietly descended from the ship and equipped the Residual Fire Touch. Dark Concealment! A faint layer of pitch-black gauze covered him. His breath, smell, and sound all disappeared above the sea, as Chen Qi entered stealth mode. Under the faint moonlight, unless someone was particularly close, it would be difficult for even the skillful members of the Meteorological Bureau to detect his presence. The sea breeze, like a wail, slapped against the boats on the island. Praying in his heart, with the help of the Water Elf, Chen Qi gingerly stepped onto the sea surface. Despite the sea breeze, with balance skills and the smart Water Elf, he could just manage to stand on the vast sea. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Water Walking skill also had to be prioritized very soon... Chen Qi thought to himself. Meanwhile, Little Green Algae also hugged the second Deep Sea Water Elf and submerged into the sea below, revealing only its green tentacle-like head, following Chen Qi. "Hopefully, luck will be on our side, and we won''t encounter any Shadows or anyone from the Meteorological Bureau." Chen Qi''s heartbeat quickened. After all, he was still a novice. The sea was incredibly dangerous; encountering a Shadow or a researcher from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau would be disastrous. And so, with vigilance, alone, a Sea Demon, and seven Deep Sea Water Elves, he headed towards the pitch-black sea where the Deep Sea Titan dwelled. Chapter 152: Chapter 131 Hai Yunduo and the Song of Rebuke In the midst of the night. Chen Qi held an extinguished lantern as he continually moved forward in this sea area. He was now in the depths of the Deep Sea Titan''s territory. The sea waves gently swept over his trouser legs, a trace of coldness transmitting from his feet. It shouldn''t be a Water Elf secretly sucking on his toes¡­ Chen Qi looked down towards the seabed. Below the vast seabed, he could vaguely make out a multitude of writhing tentacles from the depths. Each tentacle was as thick as a truck, and the countless tentacles on the seabed could easily whip up a storm that covered the sky and land with a gentle dance. Deep Sea Titan¡ªTentacle Tree! "Truly spectacular¡­" Chen Qi remarked. This was the largest deep-sea creature he had seen so far! Unfortunately, the only valuable part of this Titan''s tentacles was the skin. As for its internal core items, they were not something he could harvest. At this moment, Chen Qi suddenly felt a chill in his heart. It shouldn''t attack me, right? Strictly speaking, the Deep Sea Titan beneath his feet should be considered a plant, not an animal. Overall, its living characteristics were similar to plants like the pitcher plant, with a certain probability of attacking spiritual beings that entered its territory. Was his Deep Sea Affinity really useful against such plant-like deep-sea creatures? Could it really be effective? The waves grew larger. Chen Qi gripped the lantern tightly, unable to help but widen his eyes in astonishment. Boom! Boom! Below the ocean, the tentacles danced wildly, stirring up huge waves! This Titan had evidently noticed an unknown creature entering its territory! Below, the massive tentacles of the deep sea twisted and overlapped, then entwined, forming a strange pattern! Under the moonlight, Chen Qi could vaguely discern the special pattern formed by the overlapping tentacles, an emblem that had appeared many times in civilization, a symbol shrouded in mystery! An heart. A heart shaped by tentacles? What the hell was this? "???" Chen Qi, with a face full of question marks, looked toward the blurry shadows under the sea, doubting his own eyes. Through the pitch-black sea, he couldn''t see the true face of this Titan. But at the moment, it appeared that Deep Sea Affinity was effective. This must be the Tentacle Tree''s way of expressing goodwill. Chen Qi could feel a strong intuition that this Tentacle Tree would not attack him! "Safe¡­" Chen Qi''s lips curved up slightly. Since the master of this area had no objections, he would just do as he pleased! It was time to see if there were any cute little Sea Beasts in this sea area. Chen Qi''s steps became bolder as he started searching the sea area for Sea Beasts. Hammerhead shark! Go! Clownfish! Go! Thunder jellyfish, I''ll take you as well since you can serve as a generator for large ships in the future! Large sea snake, don''t entwine my legs, go! Deep Sea Water Elf No.2, get off the little green algae! Chen Qi wandered unrestrainedly in the territory of the Deep Sea Titan, hoping to find valuable Sea Beasts. Unfortunately, like Sea Demon Gorge, they were mostly dangerous Sea Beasts with little commercial value. Just then, he suddenly smelled a faint fragrance. Chen Qi immediately turned his head He saw several fluffy creatures, resembling sheep, floating on the surface of the sea. They drifted leisurely on the sea, like cotton candy clouds, one after another. "What is this¡­" Without hesitation, Chen Qi decisively flipped open the "Sea Beast Medicinal Materials Collection Guide". Sea Soap! Also known as Hai Yunduo! This cloud creature, similar to the Deep Sea Water Elf, is a special type of Sea Beast capable of free navigation in the sea. If you peel off the ''wool''-like cloud covering, inside you''ll find a small Sea Beast similar to a Deep Sea Water Elf. But in terms of commercial value, it far surpasses the Water Elf! The ''clouds'' of Hai Yunduo are famously used as perfume, beauty, and shower gel materials in Shell Country! Once heated, the clouds will turn into a slime-like, comfortable liquid. This liquid can be absorbed by the skin, whitening and adding elasticity to it, repairing wounds! It makes people more charming! In advertisements, the Sea Goddess used Hai Yunduo shower gel when bathing in the sea! It is a luxury product favored by many beauty enthusiasts. It even surpasses the famous beauty products of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, such as the Slime Liquid, in both value and effect! Treasure, indeed¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his hands together eagerly. However, Hai Yunduo are irritable and reclusive. They don''t like attacking humans or contacting other Sea Beasts. But they are still incredibly dangerous, Their speed in the sea can even surpass the speed of sound, destroying any ship they encounter like a missile. There were people who once tried to make steel cages to breed Hai Yunduo. But Hai Yunduo will never be enslaved! If you try to forcibly restrain them, they will explode on you! A literal explosion! Therefore, above the sea, the usual way to harvest ''clouds'' from Hai Yunduo is to catch them, shave off the cloud wool, and then release them. Of course, like Water Elves, Hai Yunduo can also be kept as pets. There are also Transcendent Beast Tamers who make contracts with Hai Yunduo and take them as their own pets. However, this is extremely rare because, unlike Water Elves, Hai Yunduo become extremely weak outside the ocean and may not even survive. Not to mention, Hai Yunduo have very volatile temperaments, and even if they are forcefully contracted, they will not obey their masters. Chen Qi''s eyes lit up, and he excitedly walked towards Hai Yunduo. After countless hardships, he had finally caught a high-value Sea Beast. He counted them, and there were a full ten Hai Yunduo! The value of one Hai Yunduo''s wool was five hundred thousand, and for ten, that was a whole five million! And unlike Ghost Fire Fish, Hai Yunduo''s cloud wool shower gel was very popular, being a typical scarce luxury item. Besides, the growth cycle of the clouds was also faster than that of Ghost Fire Fish! "Hehe, Hai Yunduo, hehe, Hai Yunduo..." Chen Qi''s face turned slightly red with excitement as he crouched down, preparing to scrape off a bit of sea wool to apply to his skin. This stuff could truly make the skin whiter and more elastic! And he happened to be in need of sunscreen! Slap! But then, Hai Yunduo suddenly leaped up, pushing his hand away. It was as if they were saying: "Get your stinking hands off! You freak!" "Go away, go away, you freak!" "You freak, stay away! Do you think you can touch us?" "???" Chen Qi was startled, having Deep Sea Affinity, it was his first time facing such a situation. This had nothing to do with his Deep Sea Affinity. If it had been the Flower Witch, she would have been knocked to the sky by the angry Hai Yunduo. Sea Beasts have their own personalities, and Hai Yunduo are typically very irritable, probably smacking even the local sea tyrants! Their temperament was even worse than that of Ghost Fire Fish! sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What a trouble..." Chen Qi fell into worry, questioning whether even he would be unable to farm Hai Yunduo. If he were to roughly harvest the cloud wool from Hai Yunduo, they may explode on him as well! Looking at Hai Yunduo, Chen Qi felt a thwarting sense of losing money. Seeing that Chen Qi didn''t resist, Hai Yunduo even playfully bumped their fluffy cloud bodies against his abdomen. Bang! While it wasn''t harmful, it was highly insulting! And just then, Xiao Lvzao, holding the Water Elf No. 2, popped its head out. It could not stand it any longer, it was outrageous for a Sea Beast to be so impolite!! Looking at the obnoxious Hai Yunduo, it cleared its throat: "Lalala~" The light and airy song echoed over the sea. The song was light, but it carried a collection of insulting feelings! It was a song of reprimand, simply put, a type of cursing song that could induce guilt! Chen Qi wanted to stop Xiao Lvzao. Xiao Lvzao was reprimanding the rude Hai Yunduo on his behalf. But Hai Yunduo were not like Ghost Fire Fish; they had a big temper! With Hai Yunduo''s irritability, they might be knocked flying into the sky by their attack! Fighting between Sea Beasts was still a possibility! However, against Chen Qi''s expectations. The scolded Hai Yunduo, though still irritable and talking back, started to approach. Then, as they got close to Xiao Lvzao, their attitude instantly changed, and they gathered around it. And Xiao Lvzao wasn''t indulging them, using the Water Elf No. 2 to push them away. The Hai Yunduo made sounds of comfort: "Wobi wobi! (Sounds good, sounds good!)" "Wobi wobi! (Siren sister! Play it again!)" "!!!" Following that, Xiao Lvzao also showed off a triumphant expression, its tentacle hair swaying non-stop. Chen Qi was stunned, touching Xiao Lvzao''s tentacle hair. What''s happening? How could a song cause such a huge change in these Hai Yunduo''s attitude? Were they looking for a scolding? Was it the song that made the difference? This blatant differential treatment! Could it be possible for me to attract Hai Yunduo with a song too?... Chen Qi had a bold thought. Regardless, at least the Hai Yunduo were willing to follow him. It shouldn''t be too hard to lure them to the ship. He finally got a Sea Beast suitable for farming! Chen Qi clapped his hands excitedly, and before he knew it, he was in the very center of this sea area. He remembered that Palu had mentioned that in this central area grew the legendary medicinal herbs! Chen Qi continued forward and soon, he saw a huge Transcendent plant, radiating a wondrous Transcendent aura. Chapter 153: Chapter 132 Fruit Trees and Sea Sugar Cane The dark night was filled with the howling wind and the undulating sea. Chen Qi looked up, gazing towards the heights. Five tree branches, akin to tentacles, twisted and intertwined, like arms constantly extending upwards. And at the top of the tree, it seemed to be cradling a beating heart of the wood. Besides this, under his feet on the seabed, he could see numerous tentacles slowly moving, the waves continuously lapping at his pants. The value of this fruit was definitely not lower than the Pale Scale Fruit he encountered in Moonstone City. No, to be precise, it should be far superior to the Pale Scale Fruit! Most plant-type Titans would protect all the plants growing in their territory and regard them as part of themselves. Therefore, normally, the moment this transcendent fruit was taken, the entire sea would howl with gales and boil up. "Can I take this thing?" Chen Qi wondered silently. Although he had deep sea affinity, it did not mean he could take other people''s belongings at will. Chen Qi climbed up along the thick, wriggling tree branch, finding a spot to stand, and finally reached the position of the tree heart. It even made a heart for me, taking a small fruit should not be too much, right? Chen Qi tentatively touched the fruit under the protection of the giant tree tentacles. Bang! On the sea, the tentacles instantly danced as if experiencing a thunderclap. Chen Qi broke into a cold sweat and looked down. The tentacles did not seem to intend to attack him, instead, it felt like some pleasant expression. Is the tentacle tree welcoming me to touch its fruit? "Well, well, then I will not be polite..." Chen Qi shook his head, exerted his arm, and pulled the head-sized fruit from the enveloping branch, as if pulling up a radish. Its appearance was like a greenish jelly. The moment it was pulled out, a prompt appeared. [Tree Heart Fruit: Nature: Cup, Flower Description: A rare fruit growing in dangerous places, it is said that even dragons fought for this fruit. Consuming this fruit can remold the heart, bones, and blood, greatly enhancing constitution and strength, and granting special defensive attributes. Note: It can be directly cooked into dishes or made into potions. Description: Heart, heart, beat again!] An item purely enhancing constitution! Chen Qi sat on the tree, taking out a lantern. The composition of defense had three important parts: one''s constitution, transcendent skills, and equipment. And constitution was the foundation of everything. Before advancing to the second tier, his constitution was at 28 points. This constitution already overwhelmed first-order transcendents, even a small number of second-order transcendents. But if facing noble second-tier transcendents who had taken foundation potions from a young age, the value of 28 points was far from enough. Accumulation from childhood could make many noble children capable of overwhelming adults. And when facing even stronger third-rank transcendents, it was even more insufficient. Most of his current defense came from the tentacle defense of the Residual Fire Touch. If he faced the attacks of crack dwellers or Kuang Sha bare-skinned, he probably couldn''t withstand three punches. Nutritional intake varied at different times, at least having an extra 10% effect during the growth period. Getting a transcendent fruit during his growth period was quite fortunate. "I took it!" After confirming the tentacle tree had no objections, Chen Qi collected the Tree Heart Fruit. The Tree Heart Fruit could be cooked into dishes or made into potions, but which would have a stronger effect should be discussed with the Flower Witch. Chen Qi directly leapt down from twenty meters high and walked around this sea area, trying to take everything he could. During the exploration, he unexpectedly found a rod-like plant. This segment by segment thing was the transcendent food called sea sugar cane! A transcendent sugarcane growing on the sea, sugar made from the sea sugar cane could enhance the taste of food, grant temporary toxin resistance, and a recovery buff. Long-term consumption could grant permanent toxin resistance and recovery power. After consuming sea sugar cane, he could lick a poisonous knife while saying his knife was poisoned. Besides, sugar made from sea sugar cane was an extraordinary seasoning that could significantly increase the price and effect of transcendent dishes. In the long run, the value of sea sugar cane was not low. Sea sugar cane had to grow in nutrient-rich seas, and the white tree land just met the conditions. "I can look into desserts..." Chen Qi rubbed his hands. In the Witch Sea, many people were loyal dessert lovers. For instance, the Flower Witch was a typical dessert fan with a poor tolerance for spicy food. Not to mention An, who was directly turned into a crying cat head by spiciness. As a chef, the dishes he currently made were either stir-fried or barbecued, which was too monotonous. Chen Qi walked into the sea sugar cane cluster. He arrived just in time. In this area, there were as many as twenty sea sugar cane shoots growing. As long as he replanted these shoots into the white tree land, they could continue to grow. With the green sea sugar cane, it could also improve the environment of the white tree land. Chen Qi took out a black knife, carefully cutting off the sea sugar cane shoots and handing them to the diligent Deep Sea Water Elf No. 3 and No. 4. Little Algae seemed to be a dessert fan too, directly picking up a cane and gnawing on it. And Hai Yunduo, like a loyal follower, used their clumsy bodies to pick the sea sugar cane and handed it to Little Algae: "Try it! (you try!)" "Try it! (Sea Demon, you try it!)" Little Algae was stunned for a moment, then handed their cane to the working Chen Qi. Chen Qi turned his head: "No, I will eat after I finish." Little Algae and Hai Yunduo instantly felt heartbroken! Especially Hai Yunduo, they felt a strong pain in their heart! Pain, too painful! Chen Qi focused on transplanting the sea sugar cane; after dealing with the sea sugar cane, he still had to tie up Hai Yunduo to the ship. Once Hai Yunduo and the sea sugar cane were transplanted, his base, the white tree land, would take shape. Suddenly, a sinister sea wind blew past. Little Algae swam behind him, tugging at his clothes with its sticky tentacle hair. "What''s wrong?" Chen Qi felt a slight chill down his back. Something''s wrong... Little Algae immediately swam behind him, looking in fright towards the distance. However, the next second, he vaguely heard the sound of waves. At that moment, everything became silent, except for the wind and the waves. Suddenly, the sound of a bullet being chambered shattered the silence. There was a ship... With the distant ship light turning on, Chen Qi finally saw the ship behind him. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He saw a sniper rifle made by the Magic Bullet Company. Besides that, there were ten pairs of terrified eyes. Chapter 154: Chapter 133: Monster, What Do You Want to Do? The sea breeze kept coming. "They''re from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau..." Chen Qi''s icy gaze formed a straight line with the gun barrel. Click! Click! The sound of bullets being loaded was incessant. Unlike the Navy that excels in combat, the Meteorological Bureau places more emphasis on concealment and surveillance. Their goal is not to win but to gather information and send it back to their research base. Concealment, investigation, survival, homecoming! These brief words permeated the philosophy of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau. All ten people on the ship had mastered the skill of concealing their presence, and the ship itself had undergone special modifications. For this reason, he had not sensed any presence until the ship''s lights came on. Chen Qi rested his hand on his chin, lost in thought. The people from the Meteorological Bureau he saw on the island were completely different. Nine second-order Transcendents, plus a third-order Transcendent team captain. The third-tier Transcendent captain''s name was Jige, whose profession¡ªas a gun master¡ªpossessed powerful firepower. In the Crack Sea, this setup could be called luxurious. Each of them wore long-range firearms, steam-powered heat cutting blades, sedatives, headlamps, and self-destruct potions. In the Witch Sea branch of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, the research department''s investigation teams can be divided into five levels: S, A, B, C, and D. The D level consists of cannon fodder, and the higher the level, the more dangerous missions they have completed. Equipped with such luxurious gear, they are at least an A-ranked investigation team. Where did you guys pop out from? Chen Qi''s heart pounded rapidly; the tentacles of Residual Fire''s Touch also twisted slightly, forming a defensive stance. If a direct confrontation were to occur, his chances of winning were not high. He had never imagined that on this night, an A-ranked investigation team would daringly travel on an investigation ship into the depths of this area! Even if he were captured with his abilities, it would not be easy for him to be killed. But he would definitely be handed over to the containment control department of Shell Country, where he would be subjected to severe torture. With the style of the Shell Country Research Institute, for the rest of his life, he would probably always be used as a tool for communicating with sea beasts, with no hope of turning things around! This is a tough one, Chen Qi thought as he looked down into the deep sea. The tentacular behemoth showed no reaction to the arrival of the investigation ship. This titan was unexpectedly docile! However, although the investigation ship''s gun barrels pointed at him, they hesitated to shoot. The gentle breeze caressed by like tiny blades, continually awakening people''s fears. The crew aboard the investigation ship kept as calm as possible. "What on earth is this..." A crew member whispered. The creature before them wore a tattered Hunter''s coat that floated in the water as if it had a life of its own, gently swaying with the waves. In that moment, they remembered the notorious creature from the Witch Sea¡ªthe Deep Sea Merchant! S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Deep Sea Merchant feared the light. A crew member increased the brightness of the ship''s lights. However, as if mocking the light, the creature before them completely ignored the ship''s lights. A female gunner, with eyes wide and palms starting to sweat, said: "Captain Jige, what do we do now? Shall we use tranquilizer darts? I can circle behind him and land a shot in the back of the neck of this creature!" As an A-ranked investigation team, not only were they adept at concealment, but they also commanded powerful tactical coordination and intense firepower! They had experience in killing a variety of deep-sea monsters, and had even cooperated in repelling the juveniles of a nearshore overlord! Moreover, their base was located in this sea! The determined Captain Jige remained silent. Although the aura exuded by the other party was only second-tier, clearly, this was not a monster they could easily confront. By appearance, this seemed to be the creature from the intelligence reports¡ªthe one that hijacked the Devil Fish! "Trouble..." Chen Qi calmed his emotions, squatting down to touch the tentacle hair of a small green algae. In any case, this was his territory. The gunner, unable to suppress her hunger for battle any longer, whispered: "Captain, there''s a Bounty Order out for him." The man before them was the tentacled monster from the Devil Fish! The Navy had just released a bounty on him. Chen Qi cleaned his ears. Was the efficiency of the Navy so high these days? At this moment, upon learning of Chen Qi''s identity, the female gunner could no longer contain her desire to fight. A mere second-order Transcendent, daring to be so arrogant, putting on airs in this place! The reckless gunner pulled out her sniper rifle and aimed at Chen Qi: "This person''s bounty is only ten million, seems not very strong, Captain Jige, I request permission to shoot, then sedate!" "..." Captain Jige was indecisive, exceptionally conflicted. He didn''t know how to deal with the monster before him. But perhaps as the gunman said, the person before them was just a criminal with a ten million bounty. His strength, not even comparable to the Black-eyed Captain. In a subdued voice, Jige uttered a single word: "But..." However, before he could finish, the gunman, with a smile on his lips in the tension, suddenly pulled the trigger, and the blue light from the barrel instantly illuminated the sea area. Facing the monster, fear only leads to death! The best way to overcome fear is to confront it! Bang! The burning demon bullet, designed to hunt giant creatures, erupted from the barrel, vowing to burn the monster before them to ashes! Shoot directly? Chen Qi had intended to defend. However, what happened next was beyond his expectations. The bullet did not fire. To be exact, the moment it fired, it was forcibly stopped by a calloused hand. The hand of Captain Jige, who was in charge of the operation, had shattered into blood tofu, bleeding profusely! With his own left hand, he forcibly stopped the bullet. "Who the hell gave you permission to shoot!" Ignorant of the intense pain in his left hand, Captain Jige cursed angrily. Because you detected a Second-order aura, did you really think the other party was just Second-tier? Utterly stupid! Have you ever seen a Second-order Transcendent taking a walk at sea alone at night? The instant the gunshot sounded, Captain Jige felt a tremor in his brain. He thought of his obedient daughter, his cherished wife, and tomorrow''s breakfast. It was like the legendary flashbacks before death. He looked at his hand, which was bleeding non-stop. In fact, he himself was puzzled, why would an A-level investigation team fear a Second-order Transcendent? Someone with a bounty of ten million? But his instincts were telling him that they had just brushed shoulders with death. If that bullet had truly hit Chen Qi, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Life and death were but a moment apart. After the gunshot, the tentacles at the bottom of the sea stirred slightly, creating a huge noise. "Interesting..." Chen Qi got up. He hadn''t expected that someone would actually intercept that shot. They were fearful of him. In such a situation, there was no need to show any intent to flee. After all, if they knew his true strength, the consequences would be unimaginable. If the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau knew there was someone with a Deep Sea Affinity talent on the high seas, at the very least a thousand people would be dispatched to capture him. Chen Qi casually clapped his hands and sat on the withered tree, asking the crowd: "Meteorological Bureau''s investigators, what are you here for?" Captain Jige''s hand trembled slightly, the other party''s words were incredibly calm, and they immediately pinpointed their identities. This also meant that the being before them was not a corpse parasitized by a Sea Beast. Moreover, he was not afraid of the light, making him no madman from the Sea God Pirate Group! In his view, the level of danger of the being before him even exceeded that of the infamous Deep Sea Merchant. Even after so many years of research at sea, he had never encountered such a rare existence. "Captain Jige, on the Navy''s Bounty Order, there''s his name..." The gunman spoke again softly, biting his teeth. His bounty isn''t high, is it? He didn''t understand why their captain would fear a monster with a ten million bounty. This guy might be strong, but they were, after all, an A-level investigation squad! Bear in mind, if they could take this monster in, each of them would get a million Shell Coins! "Shut up!" Jige cursed again, put away his shotgun, and remained vigilant: "We''ve come to collect some deep-sea water samples and attempt to take the fruits from the center of the area." Captain Jige struggled to maintain their dignity as an investigation team: "Monster, what do you want to do? What do you need to leave this place?" Want me to leave this place? Chen Qi leisurely sat atop the withered tree at sea, touching the tentacled head of the little green algae: "If you can offer something that satisfies me, I may consider giving you a little reward." Chapter 155: Chapter 134: Sacrifice! Sacrifice! "What do you want?" Captain Jige asked shakily, knowing they had no way back from the moment his subordinate had held a gun to Chen Qi''s head and fired. "..." Chen Qi thought it over. An A-grade investigation team, all professionally trained, often destroyed assets before death. Even if he defeated them, he might not gain anything, but their disappearance would quickly spread terror in the nearby seas. Moreover, he wasn''t confident he could defeat them. Chen Qi turned his gaze to the one who had just fired the gun. At this moment, the young female gunman still appeared unconvinced, her gun still aimed at Chen Qi, her finger itching to pull the trigger. She still didn''t understand why Jige had stopped her. In the Crack Sea, a ten million bounty was nothing! To think, the worthless Black-eyed Captain of the Black Whale Group''s Sawshark, had a higher bounty than ten million! Such a resentful look... Chen Qi didn''t care much and instead focused on the gun in her hand. The gun''s body was an overall aqua blue, engraved with special spiral runes on the casing. Third generation Magic Bullet sniper rifle¡ªGiant Killer, a new model sniper rifle! A sniper that could blow heads with one shot! Its actual purpose was for hunting giant sea creatures. According to tests, if using Magic Bullet Company''s bullets with a Magic Bullet sniper rifle, even the overlord of the coastal seas'' scales could be penetrated. Of course, as a sniper rifle, it still possessed impressive assassination capabilities. Ordinary armor couldn''t withstand the powerful sniper. Even for a Third-tier Transcendent, it was quite a suitable weapon. Chen Qi pointed at the gun in her hand. As an apology, he wanted that gun! "What does this mean?" Captain Jige asked as he lit a cigarette. Chen Qi was about to speak. However, unexpectedly, suddenly, a little green algae swam in front of him. It''s eyes turned blood red, and its green tentacle-like hair formed into two vicious little fists, excitedly declaring in human language: "Sacrifice, sacrifice!" The small green algae were no longer terrified, emboldened under Chen Qi''s oppressive aura. It thought that Chen Qi''s gesture toward the gunman meant that he wanted to sacrifice the gunman! "???" What are you doing? Chen Qi looked at the small green algae, taken aback. What was going through this small green algae''s mind? Where had it learned this word? Chen Qi was somewhat speechless. Because the small green algae had always been well-behaved while following him, he almost forgot, it wasn''t some caring, gentle sprite, but a highly dangerous sea demon. But more panicked than Chen Qi was the A-grade team on the research vessel. The word "sacrifice" alone held magical power over the seas, especially coming from a sea demon with a green algae head, it added an extra layer of terror. Captain Jige anxiously looked at the person Chen Qi had just pointed at: Their vessel''s well-known young female gunman, Reina! Her skin was tanned, with brown short hair, her face adorned with freckles and scars, sporting two small canine teeth. From the outside, she looked like a gang member from rural areas. But in reality, she was a rich merchant''s daughter! Her uncle was a navy admiral, her aunt the general manager of Magic Bullet Company, her teacher the deputy director of the Meteorological Department, and her family owned ten weapon shops¡ªshe was additionally a sophomore at Shell Country Royal University! In short, she was funded to be part of the team! In this world, where classes were distinctly separated, nobles and commoners could almost be described as two different species. Their investigation department in itself was marred with a high death rate. Not to mention nobles, even commoners short of money wouldn''t easily join their investigation department. Reina joined their team out of a burning passion, eager to test her courage. That''s why Jige always indulged Reina, which fostered her impulsive nature, always eager to charge at anyone she saw. But Jige never anticipated that Reina would actually fire at Chen Qi. She was definitely not an opponent Reina should rush at! If anything happened to Reina, their whole investigation team would have to pay with their lives! According to the sea demon''s intent, this creature apparently wanted Reina''s body. Jige, with a cigarette between his lips, looked at Chen Qi with a terrified gaze. Sacrifice? Could it be that this was a monster that ate humans? Or was it connected to some ancient deity? "..." Chen Qi had no interest in their bodies. He was neither a ghoul nor a chef skilled with humans. The body of a Second-order Transcendent held no interest for him! If it were a Third-order Transcendent''s body, perhaps he might be a bit intrigued. Besides, the term "sacrifice" was related to deities. The deities in the official records of the New Sun World were quite monotone. Among them, the most worshiped was the God of the Day, who was seen as the incarnation of the world''s sun and the deity governing the order of all things and the survival of humanity. Beyond that were the endpoints of the Transcendental path, the thirteen origin Hunters who lit the daylight. According to legend, all thirteen origin Hunters ascended to godhood, becoming the epitome of the Transcendental path. For instance, the Lantern Death God, who in myth was the original Lamp Hunter. And the rest were minor deities such as the Fox God, Flower Cultivating God, and little Enchanting Demons who governed specific domains. Among the famous deities of Witch Sea was the Sea Goddess, who, according to legend, was the embodiment of the ocean. Storms were her anger, seabirds her breath, and sea fish her gifts. However, most people''s reverence for the gods remained merely verbal. Those who urinated daily into the sea were certainly not in the minority. Except for the Sea God Pirate Group, they held great respect for the sea. For someone like Chen Qi to suddenly mention a sacrifice was extremely rare in the entire ocean. "Sacrifice..." Reena, selected by the little green algae, held her gun with slightly trembling hands. She was sweating profusely! She didn''t understand why a Second-order Transcendent would want to sacrifice her? Sacrifice was uncommon, and in the minds of the people of Witch Sea, besides the God of the Day, the gods cared little for a human''s flesh. Did the monster before her truly want to eat her? Reena gritted her teeth, trying to retort: "Two arms at most, plus my hair." "..." Chen Qi was dumbfounded. What on earth? Who cared about your arms and hair? He wanted money! Weapons! Captain Jige gritted his teeth, even losing an arm for Reena was a terrifying thing. "No," Chen Qi refused softly. "!!!" Reena''s pupils constricted, her hand on the trigger, ready to resist to the death. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The monstrous man actually wanted her body! Fight it! If she had to die, so be it! The others also reloaded their guns, pointing them once again at Chen Qi. "He''s just a ten million Transcendent, we can win..." Reena deceived herself. And just as they were reloading, emitting a murderous intent. Boom! A huge wave suddenly surged on the sea above! As if to return their murderous intent! Under the raging waves, the survey ship rocked in the storm, as if unleashing endless fury. Boom! A tentacle fiercely struck their vessel, and the ship made of steel instantly cracked extensively. Captain Jige felt his heart might explode. He could clearly feel that the turmoil of the sea had been because someone in their survey team bore hostility toward the creature before them! Could it be that this monster had caused the wave? Reina clenched her teeth, she could sense this as well. The creature before them could actually stir the tides! Chen Qi said nothing, the situation just then was likely caused by the Deep Sea Titan. Jige was panicked now, standing up, showing his rugged hands: "Monster, if you truly want a body or material for the Evil God, I think I''m suitable, my body can withstand a guillotine." To prevent Reena from dying, everyone started arguing. "No, I taste sweet, sacrifice me!" "No, I''m good-looking and have a nice body, I''ll go." "I''ll do it, the Divination Master said my soul has the bearing of a great emperor!" "No, I''m more fragrant than a Witch, take me!" What are you stirring up? Chen Qi looked at the scene, extremely speechless. He simply wanted a bit of money. Why had things turned out this way? All because the little green algae had spoken carelessly. At this moment, the little green algae had no inkling of its mistake, even acting like one of its dependents, it even started making choices. Once back, he''d have to properly school the little green algae! Chen Qi, sitting on a dead tree, spoke again: "If you don''t want to offer up your soul, then sacrifice something of equivalent value." "..." Above the dark sea, a slight wind brushed through. At this moment, the stubborn and reckless Reena, having seen the recent waves, dared not take the initiative anymore. They hesitated for a long time before beginning to remove their equipment. Chapter 156: Chapter 135 Rewards To survive, the investigative team took out their valuable possessions, even including their weapons. Especially Reena, who, aside from her clothes, took out everything on her person. Chen Qi rested his hand on these items, tallying them like a merchant weighing souls and money. The most valuable among them was the giant sniper rifle in Reena''s hands¡ª the Magic Bullet Sniper Rifle: Giant Killer! It came with the skill "Armor-Piercing." Bullets fired from this gun were at least ten times more powerful than those from normal firearms! It could also be loaded with many powerful beast-hunting bullets. To buy this gun through official channels would cost at least eight million. If purchased from the black market, it would cost at least ten million. The other items included some potions, their equipment, two backpack cards, and two million Shell Coins. All together, these were worth a huge fortune of ten million! For a temporary investigative ship, managing to gather ten million Shell Coins was already quite difficult. With this money, whether upgrading their small flier or simply switching to a new ship altogether was not an issue! Am I really so terrifying? Chen Qi gently rubbed the hair-like tentacles of the small green algae. The investigative team was not an ordinary vessel, they truly dared to risk their lives for a piece of intelligence! Even if they encountered the overlord of the coastal waters, they would dare to open fire and fight. In their eyes, he seemed more terrifying than an ugly Deep Sea Merchant. Captain Jige asked, "Monster, are you satisfied now?" He knew well that the monsters of the deep sea were incredibly greedy, like the Deep Sea Merchants, who, after making a trade, would want to claim their souls and lives. "It''s barely equivalent to your souls," Chen Qi said with a smile, accepting the items. Even if he killed them all, he wouldn''t be able to get anything valuable anymore. Moreover, he himself had no intention to strike, and might not necessarily be able to defeat the investigative team. Chen Qi sneered, "Very well, I''ll give you some reward." Chen Qi emphasized the word "reward." At the mention of "reward," the ten members of the small team shuddered, all looking toward the tentacles of the Residual Fire Touch with eyes full of fear. Reward! A monster''s reward is never a good thing! S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Normally, such a "reward" could either taint their souls or their flesh! Of course, Chen Qi was a decent person and had none of these excessive thoughts, deciding to give them something good. He didn''t want to become a sea monster that everyone feared and everyone attacked, like the Deep Sea Merchant. If he were just a monster who knows only how to rob, he would be no different from the savage sea beasts like the Armor Shark and the giant sea snake. On the other hand, it was also about shaping his reputation. The fury of the navy, not even a Second-tier Transcendent like him could withstand it. He needed a longer-term view. If he could give away some things, more people would be willing to venture into dangerous territories to seek his whereabouts. He could engage in some pleasant trades with adventurers. However, why did these people look at me so strangely after hearing about the reward? Chen Qi puzzled, took out one-tenth of the Black Whale Blood from his backpack card. This was the Black Whale Blood he had snatched from the Black Gloves. Black Whale Blood was very expensive, but as the Crack Tide continued to intensify, the Black Whale Blood would become more abundant and cheaper. By the time Black Whale Blood became famous, such a small amount of Black Whale Blood would be worth about five hundred thousand. Black Whale Blood was of no use to Chen Qi; he would not use this dangerous item. Now, the only buyers of Black Whale Blood were the Black Whale Group, Shell Country Research Institute, and the Sea God Pirate Group where the Deep Sea Merchant belonged. Selling Black Whale Blood was extremely difficult. One-tenth of the Black Whale Blood, just to build his good reputation then! Chen Qi formed a small, wriggling ball of Black Whale Blood and tossed it to them, "Here''s your reward." Now, Black Whale Blood had not yet become widespread in the ocean. Jige''s body shook as he caught the Black Whale Blood, "A reward isn''t tentacles? Or eating us? Or implanting seeds in us to turn us into monsters?" The Bei Country Meteorological Bureau was fully studying the Black Whale Blood, which was an extremely valuable item for them. Holding the Black Whale Blood, Jige was shocked. This Black Whale Blood was processed! He had never expected that the monster before them would actually give them a reward, rather than a lash of tentacles! Wait, if they could bring more money and weapons, is it possible to exchange for more Black Whale Blood! Didn''t bring cash today... Jige was full of regret. Legend had it that to obtain Black Whale Blood, one must defeat the sea beasts infected by it, which required at least Third Rank strength. Beyond that, they need to master a powerful blood extraction technique! That is to say, the person before them was definitely not just a Second-tier. In her imagination, Reena felt more and more that the person before her was unfathomable. In her heart, she had begun to pray, hoping that the monster before them would not seed humans like parasitic sea beasts do. It was about time to leave. Staying too long might attract the attention of others. Chen Qi gave a slight smile, collected the items, and walked on water, "Until we meet again." The group stared blankly at Chen Qi''s retreating figure, stunned in their spots, unable to calm themselves for a long time. This time, they successfully redeemed their souls. The breeze carried the sea waves, brushing their faces. "We survived..." Captain Jige lit a cigarette, wiped off his sweat, and felt lucky to have lived another day. After he left, the people stared at Reena, their faces displeased. If not for the monster''s generosity, perhaps, today, they would have become nourishment for this place. Unable to hold back, Captain Jige wanted to scold her: "Reena, you today..." "Captain, I know I was wrong. All your losses are mine to compensate, and I''ll treat you all to a big meal," she said. With one sentence, their mouths were all sealed. Reena hung her head. Silently, she pulled out a freshly issued bounty order from the ship. It was the bounty for the Flower Witch and Chen Qi! The bounty for the Flower Witch remained the same, twenty-two million. But the monster''s bounty was only ten million! No name, no title, no additional information. On the bounty order, only one thing was written: this monster was a Second-order Transcendent. "False advertising!" Reena clenched the paper, her hands turning bright red. This mission, although she was also reckless, the key reason for her confidence was this bounty order! On the Witch Sea, the bounty order was an important measure of one''s strength. Many people also chose their fights based on the amount of the bounty. Reena clenched her teeth and said, "Why is the monster''s bounty lower than the witch''s?" Why? Jige exhaled a long ring of smoke, "Who knows? Perhaps, in the navy''s eyes, the witch is more important?" After tonight, they felt that the discrepancy between the two bounties was too great. Reena exclaimed angrily, "Nonsense, this tentacle hunter can manipulate tides, it can absolutely defeat that Third-order Witch easily!" "Why should the witch even be compared with the tentacle hunter? I feel, if the witch and that monster fought a hundred times, the monster would undoubtedly defeat the witch all hundred times!" The others conducting the investigation agreed. Even the witch couldn''t leisurely stroll through the territory of the Deep Sea Titan with a sea demon. Moreover, that monster had also provided them with the rare Black Whale blood! The crowd unanimously agreed that this bounty order was deceiving adventurers! Allowing this bounty to spread further would only harm more people! It must be stopped before more people were deceived! Reena asked, "Which brainless idiot set the bounty on this order? I''ll go and settle accounts with him!" "Admiral Bai Ou..." "........" Everyone fell silent. Jige shook his head, smiling bitterly, "Alright, let''s not talk about this anymore. When we get back, we''ll report to our superiors and demand his bounty be raised." Reena nodded seriously, "We must report today''s events to the navy accurately." ... ... Morning, Sea Demon Island, hotel. Daylight sprinkled down in the morning. "..." The Flower Witch rose from her soft bed and combed her smooth long hair, ensuring it was perfectly hidden under her hood. Then she got dressed and prepared to leave! She had gone to bed directly after returning to the hotel last night because she was exhausted. Up to now, she still felt very tired; her body ached from the side effects of the blood flower disease. She was in no mood to apply any potion. Because she discovered that Chen Qi was gone! Next door in the hotel, he wasn''t there. Chen Qi might have met with trouble, he might even have been captured... The Flower Witch shook her head, put on her hood, and picked up her magic wand. If Chen Qi had been captured, the consequences were unimaginable! Bang! Bang! Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. "Guest, today''s newspaper." Outside, the hotel''s newsboy spoke softly. "Okay." The Flower Witch carefully peered out the door and took the newspaper into the room. The headline of the newspaper was ''Witch and Monster''! There, shockingly, were photos of her and Chen Qi. It covered the story of the two of them hijacking the Devil Fish vessel and escaping. Although neither of them had shown their true strength, because the battleground was a sea demon lair, their actions were wildly sensationalized by the paper! Appearing in the newspaper did not please the Flower Witch. As she knew, the more famous one became, the easier it was to attract death. The Flower Witch continued reading. #Blood Blade Pirate Group announces, due to the captain''s illness, all affairs to be managed by Mrs. Blood# #Naval VICTORY! Black Whale Group in continuous retreat!# #Sea God Pirate Group conducts a large-scale sacrificial ceremony, pouring ten tons of milk and a hundred live chickens into the sea!# Then, she suddenly noticed that, in the bounty column at the bottom of the newspaper, Chen Qi''s bounty was even higher than hers! And, the bounty order for Chen Qi had some peculiar remarks written. ''Be careful of being seeded,'' ''Be careful of being sacrificed,'' ''Man-eating monster,'' ''Deep sea devotee''... "???" The Flower Witch''s mouth slightly opened. Last night, what had Chen Qi gotten himself into? Chapter 157: Chapter 136: Crisis of Trust The Flower Witch stared at the newspaper, pouting slightly and lost in thought. Chen Qi must be hiding something very important from her. With a vivid imagination, the Flower Witch began to wildly conjecture: In the pitch-dark night, Chen Qi let out a sinister laugh and reached out his evil tendrils toward the passing fishermen. Bang! Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. "Fen, open the door." The Flower Witch instantly reacted like a startled cat and opened the door, where Chen Qi stood, dressed in a chef''s outfit. He''s alive... The corners of the Flower Witch''s mouth curled up slightly, revealing an excited smile. In his hands, he carried a large bag of snacks, four bottles of fruit wine, and a small cake. The inn was small, with just one wooden bed and a simple dressing table. With nowhere else to sit, Chen Qi sat down on the bed: "Fen, I came back a bit late, and you haven''t had breakfast, have you?" As he spoke, he handed a piece of fresh strawberry cake to the snack-loving Flower Witch. "Thank you." This was the cake he had sprinkled with Soul Seasoning, tastier than ordinary cake. The Flower Witch happily accepted the cake, a hopeless sweet tooth! The Flower Witch slid the flowers on her face upward as she ate the cake and kept her eyes fixed on Chen Qi. Stare¡ª Stare¡ª¡ª Why does he look a little disgusted, a bit strange? Chen Qi wore a puzzled expression. Could it be? The incident from last night where he threatened the investigation squad had already been leaked! The Flower Witch glanced at the newspaper and then at Chen Qi from time to time. "Fen, let me take a look." Please stop those disdainful looks... Chen Qi took the newspaper and quickly scanned it: "This..." His bounty had shockingly reached twenty-five million, even surpassing the Flower Witch! Even a third-tier Transcendent who had committed serious crimes rarely had a bounty of twenty-five million. The Black Whale Group''s black gloves were only worth twenty million in bounty. Isn''t this a bit too high... Chen Qi muttered to himself. As a law-abiding citizen of the Witch Sea, he had somehow absurdly acquired a bounty higher than ten million. Clearly, his bounty was now glaringly unreasonable. Chen Qi looked at the ''title'' on his bounty: Black Hunter. Chen Qi thought: "Black Hunter, really a simple title." The Residual Fire Touch, to look at, was just a hunter''s clothes from last century, predominantly black in color. Thus, he obtained a new title ''Black Hunter''. "Just not getting called Tentacle Monster, Tentacle Hunter is fine¡­" Chen Qi felt secretly relieved. Besides, there were a bunch of inexplicable annotations, ''cannibalistic tentacle monster,'' ''seeding monster,'' ''sacrificial figure,'' ''devotee of the Deep Sea Ancient God.'' Chen Qi''s eyes blanked, and he understood why the Flower Witch was looking at him with disdain. The description, if placed on Earth, would roughly mean he was a pervert who streaked naked on the news. The Flower Witch ate the cake and asked tremulously: "Qi, is the information on this true?" Fen, please stop your unnecessary speculations... Chen Qi calmly said: "It''s all utter nonsense, pure fabrication. I neither have tendrils nor have I sacrificed anyone, nor do I, like a parasitic sea beast, enjoy seeding others, nor am I a deep-sea follower of ancient gods."

Last night, the investigation squad voluntarily gave him the items. A bunch of trumped-up charges, purely discrimination based on appearances! It was all because of the Residual Fire Touch coat developing tendrils, and tendrils being a terrifying symbol in the Witch Sea. "Oh, is that so..." The Flower Witch picked up a small bottle of fruit wine. She didn''t believe Chen Qi had tendrils nor did she believe he was a cannibalistic monster or a sacrificial cultist. Anyway, they were crime partners in a robbery together. And indeed, if it were members of the press, unaware of the Residual Fire Touch, they would also portray Chen Qi as a tentacle monster, just to boost newspaper sales. As partners on the same boat, there ought to be trust! But still, ever since they had set out to sea together, there was one thing she had been very concerned about! The Flower Witch got up, made sure the curtains and door were tightly closed, not allowing the outside people to eavesdrop. Chen Qi propped his chin with his hands, unaware of what the Flower Witch was about to do. The Flower Witch wiped the cake cream from the corners of her mouth and said seriously: "Qi, actually I have always had a question." "Speak." "I feel that your constitution is different from other people!" "?" Chen Qi shrugged. In this vast sea, everyone''s constitution was different from that of ordinary people. Chen Qi glanced at the Flower Witch from top to bottom. Like the Flower Witch, in many aspects, her constitution was different from that of ordinary people. The Flower Witch puffed out her chest, took a sip of fruit wine, and mustered up the courage to say: "Chen Qi, so, can you take off your clothes?" "????" Chen Qi was puzzled and soon realized something. Did the Flower Witch actually suspect that he had tentacles on his body? After she finished speaking, her face turned red, and she burst out pink blush blossoms of embarrassment while she hurriedly explained: "Just the shirt is fine, I''m just curious, is your constitution somewhat special?" When the Flower Witch had first started traveling with Chen Qi, she was surprised to find that Chen Qi always dressed very conservatively! She remembered that the followers of the Sea God Pirate Group would carve the mark of the sea god on their chests! Moreover, the way sea beasts reacted to him was indeed a bit strange! He might really have some unspeakable secret! The Flower Witch wanted an answer! "..." Chen Qi shook his head, realizing that he indeed couldn''t hide it any longer. "Alright," "Let me check and see if everything is developing normally..." The Flower Witch''s face turned red as she rubbed her hands together. Chen Qi took off his shirt, revealing his well-built upper body. The Flower Witch, as a pharmacist, walked behind Chen Qi. Sure enough, on his sturdy back, there was a blue spider-like pattern!! But it wasn''t the mark of the Sea God''s followers, but something even more serious. "This is... Sea Beast Disease..." The Flower Witch murmured softly. Chen Qi sighed and said: "I have Sea Beast Disease, so when I face sea beasts, I am calmer than most people." According to scholars'' research, people with Sea Beast Disease are less likely to be attacked by sea beasts! Compared to the boss-level talent of Deep Sea Affinity, having Sea Beast Disease makes it more convincing as a reason for not being easily attacked by sea beasts. "That''s how it is. I knew you couldn''t possibly be a follower of the Deep Sea Ancient God¡­" The Flower Witch felt like she had understood everything: "Can I check, Chen Qi? I don''t mean to touch you otherwise, just to check¡­ no other intentions!" Wait a minute! What am I saying? The Flower Witch said with a blushing, incoherent face. She was a pharmacist, not a doctor, and her understanding of many strange diseases was merely theoretical. "You may¡­" Chen Qi also wanted to know what was going on with the mysterious sea beast within his spine. The simplest way to cure Sea Beast Disease was to undergo a spine replacement surgery. However, such surgery required an extremely strong constitution. His constitution had already reached 28 points. Compared to his initial frail constitution, it was a huge improvement, strong enough for some major surgeries. However, for a surgery that involved extracting the spine, it still might not be enough. The Flower Witch crouched down, rubbed it lightly with her finger to confirm there were no issues, and then listened with her ear, carefully inspecting. She took out a syringe. A needle plunged into the skin on his back. Chen Qi endured without making a sound. She said softly: "The heartbeat is normal, the blood is normal..." Afterward, Chen Qi felt a cold sensation on his back. The Flower Witch applied some pain-relieving potion to his back. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi turned his head and asked with a smile: "How is it? Fen, how is the condition?" "It''s¡­" The Flower Witch swallowed her words back. A fellow sufferer! Chen Qi, like her, also had a serious condition¡ªthe rare Sea Beast Disease! She frowned: "I''m sorry, Sea Beast Disease that has penetrated the spine isn''t something I can manage; I am only a third-tier pharmacist." Sea Beast Disease penetrating the spine could even be considered a terminal illness! The Flower Witch touched again! But unlike what the books said, the sea beast inside him was unexpectedly stable. And both the blood and heartbeat were all normal! Still in the early latent stage? "Is that so..." Chen Qi gave a resigned smile. Even with Deep Sea Affinity, which could significantly reduce the risk of the internal sea beast. However, it was still a disease that required treatment. Unfortunately, Sea Beast Disease is a terminal condition, and only a major bone replacement surgery could cure it. This type of surgery must be left to a professional and reliable Transcendent doctor. Chen Qi thought it over, and the only one he could think of was Little Crow. Meanwhile, The Flower Witch, having finished examining Chen Qi''s body, sighed deeply. Chapter 158: Chapter 137: Hmph, Just You Wait The Flower Witch had a realization. Before this, she had always suspected that Chen Qi was a follower of the deep-sea monsters, with special brands etched on his skin! It turned out, he was just a poor man suffering from illness. She understood the feeling of being stricken with severe illness and finally realized why Chen Qi was so reckless, even crazed, in many of his decisions! A man on his deathbed inevitably carries a trace of despair, a trace of madness. He had no choice! Burdened with such a terminal disease, he could only fight desperately! Only that way could he earn enough money to treat his illness. Like a gentle doctor, the Flower Witch patted his shoulder and softly said, "Qi, don''t worry too much, the Sea Beast disease isn''t fatal for a Second-order Transcendent. Besides, I am a Pharmacist; believe me, one day, you will be cured!" "Everything will get better!" Chen Qi offered a bitter smile. He was actually being comforted by a long-time sickly person. He possessed Deep Sea Affinity; the so-called Sea Beast disease couldn''t harm his body at all, on the contrary, it even strengthened his constitution to some extent. And the blood flower disease of the Flower Witch was the real incurable disease. Even doctors who were Fourth Rank Legends could not successfully cure the blood flower disease, a malady that appeared once in a thousand years. Chen Qi put down the newspaper and handed a bottle of fruit wine to the witch: "By the way, Fen, what do you plan to do next?" This time, their operation on Sea Demon Island had been a great harvest! Currently, there was nothing else worth exploring on Sea Demon Island. "I plan to..." The Flower Witch clenched her fists, her knuckles turning white from the grip; she stared at her delicate hands that had cast countless spells, her eyes shimmering with complex emotions. If it weren''t for Chen Qi, she wouldn''t even have been able to retrieve her Magic Wand this time. Like this, she couldn''t fulfill her destiny, nor could she resist the great whale! Why am I so weak? The Flower Witch downed the fruit wine and gritted her teeth: "I plan to head to the Land of Trial, to claim the Witch Occupation Card, and become a true Witch!" Having passed through the C-tier Floral Appearance crack, coupled with the actions of the "Devil''s Number," the Flower Witch had already grown significantly. Her equipment had been upgraded, and she also possessed a significant amount of wealth. "Indeed¡­" Chen Qi nodded. The Flower Witch was indeed the undisputed protagonist of the Witch Sea. Her Third Rank weak phase was only temporary. A witch was a Fourth Rank Occupation Card. And Fourth Rank was also known as the Legend domain. Once one achieved Fourth Rank, it meant having the strength to rip apart large Mechas, defeat nearby sea overlords, and confront steamships head-on! Perhaps on the mainland, Fourth Rank strength couldn''t suppress the old monsters, but in the newly formed territory of the Witch Sea, Fourth Rank was a dominant force in the sea. "Fen, do you need my help?" Chen Qi asked. The Flower Witch shook her head: "Thanks, but only Transcendents who adhere to the Flower Doctrine can enter the Land of Trial. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I plan to go to the dry dock of Sea Demon Island to buy a steamboat, and then head to the Land of Trial alone." The rest of the journey, she must walk alone. The Flower Witch sprouted two little blue flowers of sadness on her head. She didn''t want to go forward alone, but the Land of Trial was too dangerous for Chen Qi. The Flower Witch shrugged helplessly. It was time to say goodbye. She was not an ambitious witch; she was just an ordinary person who adhered to the Flower Doctrine. "Why does it feel so unpleasant¡­" The Flower Witch felt a bitter taste in her heart, and despite not liking alcohol, she gulped down the fruit wine. If it weren''t for the blood flower disease, she might have been a little pharmacist at a drugstore, then every evening, facing the sea breeze, she would go to Chen Qi''s small dining boat for a delicious meal. Her dream was simply to live a simple life. Were it not for her teacher, were it not for the blood flower disease, she might never have come to the Witch Sea. The tide of the great whale swept through this world; only by reaching the peak of Transcendence could one survive in this tide. In the prophecies, the great whale would turn the Witch Sea into boundless ashes! Chen Qi and she, they were both dregs in this tide. Although she was clumsy and the danger was immense, she had to move forward, had to fulfill her destiny. "Is that so..." Chen Qi also felt somewhat reluctant. He also needed to go to the underground mall to buy the Shadow Skill Card, and at the same time, he needed to arrange the Land of the White Tree. Moreover, the Land of Trial mentioned by the Flower Witch was not something an ordinary second-tier Transcendent like him could participate in. If it weren''t for his Deep Sea Affinity, this operation in the Sea Demon Gorge would have cost him a painful price. Outside the house, the wind was blowing. Chen Qi glanced at his rough hands. Now, although he had developed well, he was still far from a truly powerful second-tier Transcendent. Above the sea, strange phenomena would become more and more frequent. The Flower Witch sensed Chen Qi''s sadness, she puffed out her chest and clenched her fists: "Humph, Qi, don''t worry too much about your illness after I leave!" "Also, with your strength, even three second-tier Transcendents couldn''t take you down!" Next, the Flower Witch rolled up her sleeve, revealing her slender arm marked with bloodstains, and flexed her muscles: "Just wait! Qi, once I get the Witch Occupation Card and advance to a fourth-rank Witch, I''ll cure your illness!" "From then on, I''ve got you covered!" The Flower Witch lifted her head forty-five degrees, her face once again brimming with confidence, like a gang leader looking after a younger brother! "You make it sound like I''m about to collapse in bed." Chen Qi smiled slightly and replied: "Don''t worry, Fen, I won''t have any issues. It''s not just you who has secrets; my advancement speed isn''t slow either. By then, it''s not certain who will be protecting whom!" The gap between the third and fourth rank was an insurmountable gulf! Even for the Flower Witch, advancing to the fourth rank was by no means a simple matter. And Chen Qi''s own developmental speed also far exceeded that of ordinary people. This was his fastest-developing start among countless beginnings as a strategy master. Now, although he couldn''t directly defeat a third-order Transcendent, he still had the ability to protect himself above the sea. "Eh?" The Flower Witch was suddenly shocked. Too arrogant! Chen Qi actually wanted to surpass her! Even though she was weak, she was about to advance to the fourth rank, a descendant of a Witch, and the prodigy of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! And after her advancement to the fourth rank, she would be known as a legendary powerful being. And now Chen Qi, however strong, was still a second-tier Transcendent! Such arrogance! A mocking little red flower sprouted above the Flower Witch''s head: "If you want to surpass me, then just try!" The Flower Witch gestured a small fist towards Chen Qi. "Let''s give it a try." Chen Qi and the Flower Witch bumped fists. Bang! "It''s a deal." The Flower Witch and Chen Qi exchanged fists. Afterward, they tacitly moved on from the heavy topics to other matters, like the various trivia of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. How to make a kitten purr comfortably, how to regain sanity immediately after eating mushrooms, how to use magic to remove stains from clothes, how to use meditation to cure insomnia. As a transmigrator, Chen Qi chose to be a quiet listener. He listened to the Flower Witch describe life in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, which was devoid of ostentatious tales and rather about mundane things like farming and gardening. He couldn''t believe that the Flower Witch was a person from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! The Flower Witch had a remarkably poor tolerance for alcohol; she got tipsy from the weakest fruit wine, continuously sprouting dizzy little yellow flowers on her head. The Flower Witch, tipsy, hugged the deep sea water elf: "Humph, wait! Qi, once I become a fourth-rank legend, whatever I want you to say, you''ll have to say, you can''t hide anything from me!" The Flower Witch believed that Chen Qi was definitely keeping important secrets from her. She imagined that, once she reached the fourth rank, if Chen Qi didn''t tell her, she''d give him a piece of her mind. Chen Qi helplessly smiled, "You''re also keeping secrets from me..." The Flower Witch too had many secrets she hadn''t told him. Knowledge could lead to death. In the Flower Witch''s view, letting the weak Chen Qi know these secrets would only bring him trouble. Chen Qi countered: "When I become a fourth-rank, whatever I want you to do, you''ll have to do..." However, before he could finish, he heard a faint snoring sound. Looking down, the Flower Witch had already passed out. Such a disappointing Witch... Chen Qi walked to the window of the inn, carrying the fruit wine, opened the window, and looked out towards the distant sea. Chapter 159: Chapter 138 Farewell Chen Qi leaned against the window. Their hotel room was high up, and from this vantage point, he could gaze out at the distant sea and take in the port of Sea Demon Island. One by one, damaged steamships sailed into Sea Demon Island. Merchants were calling out continuously, and ship repairers bustled about. The entire port seemed to teem with endless business. On his most recent voyage, Chen Qi had been extremely lucky, hardly encountering any special phenomena. The only risk he came across was the storm in front of Sea Demon Island. However, not all ships were as lucky as his little houseboat. Under the assault of sea beasts and storms, some steamships were literally broken in half. The sea breeze gently blew through his black hair. "Sigh, the wind is getting noisier and colder..." Chen Qi lifted his head to look at the white sun suspended in the sky. Under this artificial sun, there still existed the concept of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with the burning time of the white sun varying with each season. Now, the entire New Sun world was about to enter winter. Just like on Earth, as winter approached, the people of Witch Sea were preparing for the winter and festive food. However, this year was very special. Under the influence of the Crack Tide, the people of Witch Sea were only going to be busier. Whether ambitious adventurers or merchants and fishermen longing for peace, all would join in this tide. Once the tide began, no one could remain uninvolved. Chen Qi turned his head to look at the drunk Flower Witch, then took out the ''Shadow Blade Slash'' Skill Card he had obtained in Sea Demon Gorge. He hadn''t used this Skill Card yet. Chen Qi bit his lip and whispered, "Digest..." The card turned into black flames and vanished at his fingertips. [You have learned Shadow Blade Slash lv1.] Chen Qi felt the throbbing pain in his mind. He needed a test subject... He took out Water Elf No. 2 from his backpack card. Water Elf No. 2 had actually been charmed by sea demons, lacking willpower. As its master, Chen Qi needed to train its willpower! The deep-sea water elf had strong recovery capabilities, so much so that even if it was crushed underfoot, it would fully recover as long as it soaked in seawater for a while. Therefore, the deep-sea water elf was the perfect punching bag! "Water Elf No. 2, stand still for me!" "Waku waku (I''m the practice subject?)" Water Elf No. 2 instantly fluffed up its fur, trying to escape. However, Chen Qi didn''t give it the chance. The blood in his body boiled subtly as Spiritual Power transformed into Qi Power, and Qi Power turned into a sharp black blade energy. Then, he lightly lifted the blade, and the blade energy turned into a sharp blade that slashed out. Slash! Water Elf No. 2 was fully on the defensive and was instantly split in two. Even the wooden chair behind it now sported a fresh cross-section! That''s going to cost me money... Chen Qi smiled faintly. Since he was in the hotel, he had used very little force. But even so, he had still produced a cutting blade energy. In full-force mode, if combined with the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking raging stance, this move could probably cut through steel! "Unadorned brutality." Chen Qi put the blade away. Now, he was a man with bounties worth tens of millions on the high seas. And that was just the bounty from the navy. The true target of their action was the Black Whale Group. Counting this time, Chen Qi and the Flower Witch had offended the Black Whale Group twice in a row. The colossal Black Whale Group would certainly not let him off easily. "I need to build a system quickly..." Chen Qi mumbled to himself. The most important thing for a Second-order Transcendent was to build his own combat system. Now, possessing both Residual Fire Touch and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, two forbidden creations, he had surpassed some Third-order Transcendents in terms of equipment! What he was lacking now were corresponding combat skills. And now, the side effects of rapid development were starting to show. He had used too many Skill Cards and couldn''t learn anymore! Chen Qi patted his dizzy head. He had been using Skill Cards at a far greater frequency than the average Transcendent. His current state was like cramming a whole night''s worth of homework just before the deadline, with that buzzing feeling in his brain. Chen Qi looked at the drunken Flower Witch, the dazed Flower Witch. Perhaps he needed to rest for a bit too. Chen Qi leaned against the dressing table and went to sleep. ... ... Five hours later, as the sky grew dim, Chen Qi opened his eyes. The Flower Witch, who was studying a Potion, crossed her legs and curved a mocking smile: "What a letdown, Qi! To think you''d pass out drunk!" "Huh?" Chen Qi never expected to be preemptively attacked by the explosively uncool Flower Witch. They checked out of their hotel room and walked out of Sea Demon Island. Chen Qi accompanied the Flower Witch to the dry dock of Sea Demon Island to buy a boat. The Flower Witch didn''t have much money and could only afford an ordinary small boat. After much indecision, the Flower Witch finally purchased a small boat. A small travel houseboat very similar to Chen Qi''s! Then, the Flower Witch also mentioned that she wanted to eat the Extraordinary Fish Bait made by Chen Qi! She was truly hungry, and Chen Qi shook his head, indulging the capricious Flower Witch. On the way, they chatted about some dull things. Nothing of any substance, just trivial matters, talking about whatever came to mind. Beyond that, it was just the Flower Witch''s repeated admonitions. She really treated Chen Qi like a gravely ill patient. Chen Qi touched the back of his neck. ``` Despite having bid farewell long ago, when the moment of parting came, they always lingered and chatted a bunch of nonsense. ``` ``` The two found a secluded corner near the port of Sea Demon Island. ``` ``` The Flower Witch took out a bag full of potions and handed it to Chen Qi, ``` ``` "Qi, this is for high blood pressure, this is for heart disease, this is a strong healing potion, this is an inspiration potion, this is for curing blindness, this is for charm resistance..." ``` ``` Chen Qi took the hefty bag of potions. ``` ``` A cure for all sorts of negative states, all at once! ``` ``` With this bag of potions, he wouldn''t need to buy any for at least another two months! ``` ``` "Thanks, Fen." ``` ``` Chen Qi stored the bag of potions into his backpack card. ``` ``` It must be said that the Flower Witch had given him a lot of help. ``` ``` Perhaps, I should also give the Flower Witch a gift? ``` ``` "What should I give her?" ``` ``` Chen Qi felt conflicted. ``` ``` Apart from food, what else would the Flower Witch want? ``` ``` What does she want? ``` ``` Wait a minute! ``` ``` Chen Qi suddenly had an epiphany. ``` ``` Deep Sea Water Elves, the perfect gift! ``` ``` For Chen Qi, six Deep Sea Water Elves were enough. ``` ``` Having a pet to accompany him on his sea voyages would make them much more comfortable. ``` ``` You have to understand, the first time Chen Qi met the Flower Witch, she was in an utterly terrible state. ``` ``` At the very least, with a pet''s company, she wouldn''t be as crazy as before, eating grass. ``` ``` Moreover, Water Elf Number Two had recently been behaving very naughtily! It was time for a little punishment. ``` ``` After a while away from Chen Qi, Water Elf Number Two would learn to appreciate him. ``` ``` Chen Qi took out Water Elf Number Two from his backpack card and handed it to the Flower Witch: ``` ``` "Fen, please help me discipline this troublesome Number Two." ``` ``` "Eh?" ``` ``` Excited little yellow flowers popped up above the Flower Witch''s head. ``` ``` The Flower Witch, having guessed her heart''s desire, took Water Elf Number Two and stroked it. ``` ``` So soft! ``` ``` She absolutely loved the Deep Sea Water Elves, especially using them as cushions, super comfortable! ``` ``` And as someone from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, since childhood, she had dreamed of becoming a master beast tamer! ``` ``` The Flower Witch looked down, realizing this was quite a valuable gift: ``` ``` "Qi, can I really have it?" ``` ``` "No problem, Water Elf Number Two is the perfect household tool, feel free to make full use of it." ``` ``` At that moment, the happy Water Elf Number Two suddenly got a shock and began to convulse nonstop! ``` ``` It was being sold, sold to the wicked witch! ``` ``` It didn''t want to become a labor slave for the despicable humans! ``` ``` It was willing to work for Chen Qi and the Sea Demons, but not for humans! ``` ``` "Waku Waku (Master, I was wrong! I won''t cling to the Sea Demons anymore!)" ``` ``` "Waku Waku (Master! Don''t hand me over to the foolish humans!)" ``` ``` "Waku Waku (Master! Master! Don''t abandon me!)" ``` ``` Water Elf Number Two suddenly broke free and wrapped itself around Chen Qi''s legs, wailing loudly. ``` ``` "Realizing your mistake now is already too late..." ``` ``` Chen Qi''s expression was cold as he brutally pried Water Elf Number Two from his leg and stuffed it into the Flower Witch''s arms. ``` ``` If Number Two continued to stay with him, it would sooner or later become a captive of the little green algae. ``` ``` "Thanks~" ``` ``` Little yellow flowers continuously appeared above the Flower Witch''s head: ``` ``` "I learned beast taming skills as a child, and I know how to evolve pet spirits. I will take care of it as if it were you, with all my might!" ``` ``` "Alright." ``` ``` Wait a minute... Chen Qi glanced at the Flower Witch. ``` ``` Considering him as a Water Elf meant treating him as a pet? ``` ``` The wicked Flower Witch was trying to take advantage of him again! ``` ``` However, in a certain sense, the Deep Sea Water Elves were already evolved Water Elves, and evolving again would be no small feat. ``` ``` Chen Qi retorted: ``` ``` "I am not a beast, Fen, have a smooth journey..." ``` ``` "Mm." ``` ``` Finally, the Flower Witch, clutching Water Elf Number Two tightly, walked with heavy steps, looking back every other step, before boarding her little boat. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ``` ``` In order to become stronger, in order to survive the tides, she had to leave! ``` ``` The Flower Witch''s destination was the depths of the Crack Sea. ``` ``` Chen Qi''s goal, on the other hand, was to return to the coastal seas. ``` ``` Their routes were now in two completely opposite directions. ``` ``` Chen Qi stood on the shore. ``` ``` The Flower Witch looked around, and taking advantage of the solitude, she sneakily lifted her hood to show her eyes, trying hard to form a crescent-moon smile: ``` ``` "Qi! When we meet again! Make sure you''re not missing any arms or legs! Being alive is the most important thing!" ``` ``` The Flower Witch nagged one last time. ``` ``` In her eyes, Chen Qi, although very capable, was still too reckless in his actions. ``` ``` He could end up dead. ``` ``` Chen Qi waved his hand: ``` ``` "Definitely not, Fen, goodbye!" ``` ``` The engine roared into life. ``` ``` The little boat headed towards the vast sea, taking with it the Flower Witch''s waving hand and the faint scent of her until they both disappeared into the sunset''s afterglow. ``` ``` Phew¡ª ``` ``` Suddenly, the surroundings became incredibly silent. ``` ``` Chen Qi stood on the shore, the sea breeze in his face, staring blankly at the distant sea. ``` ``` It was also time for him to return home. ``` ``` Chen Qi walked onto the small houseboat, checking that the Sea Demon hidden inside was safe. ``` ``` On the way home, he would just hitch a ride with Hai Yunduo. ``` ``` And just then, a multitude of Bounty Orders fluttered down from the sky, landing on Chen Qi''s face. ``` Chapter 160: Chapter 139: Bloody Bounty Order ``` "Caw, caw, caw," a flock of pitch-black crows scattered bounty orders from the sky before swiftly departing. Suddenly, a clamor arose from the port. "Hey, hey, what''s the joke? Who brought this bounty order in?" "Dare to toss a Black Whale Group bounty order into our naval territory?" "Quick, catch whoever is spreading the bounty orders!" "??" Chen Qi took down the bounty order that had covered his face and opened it. This bounty order was made of parchment, and on the back, there was a picture of a deep red, blood-colored shark, carrying with it a strong scent of blood. This format wasn''t a naval bounty order but rather the Black Whale Group''s bloody bounty order! The bloody bounty order, compared to ordinary bounty orders, offered greater rewards and could be claimed without cumbersome procedures. The Black Whale Group would fulfill their promise immediately and give the highest respect to the person who completed it. Even if the person was an enemy of the Black Whale Group, they would still pay out the reward. Once, Palu, captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and Little Red Riding Hood from the Blood Blade Pirate Group, had claimed bounties from the Black Whale Group numerous times. On the vast sea, the Black Whale Group''s bloody bounty orders were far more persuasive than the troublesome naval bounty orders. In the Witch Sea, the last ones wanted by a bloody bounty order were Little Red Riding Hood from the Blood Blade Pirate Group and a mechanic from the Ice Demon Pirate Group. And these people were all well-known figures in the Witch Sea! Chen Qi''s mouth gaped slightly. On this bounty order, there were only two people. Him and the Flower Witch! And if someone could capture the Flower Witch, the reward was as high as fifty million Shell Coins, and the Black Whale Group even promised to grant a Fourth-Rank Legendary Profession Card! For him, the reward was a whopping thirty million, and besides, the Black Whale Group promised that if you caught him, they would also give out a Third-Rank Profession Card! What''s more, unlike the naval bounty order. This bounty order emphasized one point: Alive! If they caught a corpse instead, the Black Whale Group would not give any reward; instead, they would flay them alive. "Alive, is it that serious..." Chen Qi hooked a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. Even without the Black-eyed Captain spilling his secrets, he had still become a target for the Black Whale Group! The Flower Witch had mastery over the secret knowledge of the Witch Sea, so for the Black Whale Group, they wanted the witch alive! But why did they want me alive? Chen Qi thought for a moment. The biggest possibility was the Residual Fire Touch, a piece of lost equipment¡ªperhaps someone recognized this rare item. Second, it could be because of his performances on the high seas. They wanted Chen Qi to join the Black Whale Group and become one of them. Regardless of which possibility, neither were good news... Chen Qi threw the bounty order into the sea and started the engine. At least for now, the Black Whale Group didn''t know his true identity. Chen Qi did not feel afraid; instead, he wore a faint smile! Now that he was already caught in the tide, rather than running away, he might as well enjoy the storm! Let the storm come more fiercely! Chen Qi started his small cabin boat, heading for his White Tree base in the nearby waters. And in a place he didn''t notice, a familiar gaze was fixed on him. The young black-haired girl sat on a wooden crate, turned her head, and watched the small cabin boat move away. Looking at the retreating figure of the owner of the small cabin boat, she felt he seemed somewhat familiar. She blinked her expressive big eyes: "No, he can''t be alive, he''s already dead." Besides, even if he were alive, how could a sickly person like him come here? The black-haired girl opened the Black Whale Group''s bounty order and murmured to herself: "Being watched by that old lady, what a pitiable guy, pitiable Witch Missy, pitiable Black Hunter." She shook her head; many things were not for her, a young doctor, to interfere with. Subsequently, she sighed deeply, heading for the passenger ship bound for Sea Demon Island: "The weather should be nice today, too bad I couldn''t have some barbecue before going back." ... ... On the boundless open sea, the storm raged like an enraged behemoth. The sky, which had held a trace of the setting sun, was now devoured by thick dark clouds, dyed in a deep, ink-like gray-black. The rain poured down like a torrent, as if intending to drown the entire world in this endless curtain of rain. An unprecedented storm! Chen Qi stood on the deck, holding a bucket, continuously pouring water from the ship back into the sea. As he left Sea Demon Island, he also received a special prompt. ``` [You have completed the task¡ªTraveler Assassin: Description: Traveler, you have completed a journey with a witch! Travel Evaluation: A (You delved deep into the legendary Sea Demon Gorge and encountered the legendary sea demons.) Reward: 3000 Spiritual Points.] His Second-tier occupation task was successfully completed. 3000 Spiritual Points, a substantial income! However, at this moment, Chen Qi had no time to celebrate the completion of his task. Because his little houseboat was about to be flooded! This storm was enough to devour the little houseboat! The houseboat was being relentlessly battered by the waves! Such massive waves, the tiny vessel simply couldn''t withstand them. Chen Qi could only think of ways to remedy the situation. "Number One, Three, and Four, steady the vessel!" "Little Green Algae, stop singing your rain invocation song, the storm is fierce enough already!" "Hai Yunduo, come back to me, stop pretending to be a dark cloud!" The deep-sea water sprite clung to the houseboat, constantly steadying itself. Chen Qi tried his best, hoping to survive this storm. It was his first time facing such a severe storm! He must, absolutely must get through it! "I can make it through!" Chen Qi shouted. The moment his words fell, there was a loud roar! "..." Chen Qi gradually stopped his actions and looked down at his feet. A cloud of scalding smoke was rising from beneath his feet! A scent of char! "..." The houseboat''s speed abruptly slowed down! Chen Qi pushed his soaked hair back. His little houseboat''s engine had finally burst! Burst! When it rains, it pours... He had not expected to encounter such unfortunate events right after leaving the Flower Witch. "Is my luck really that bad..." Chen Qi leaned powerlessly on the boat, staring into the downpour. If the Flower Witch were here, she could perhaps conjure a magic trick for him. Ah, missing the Flower Witch on the first day. Chen Qi sighed and took out the sea map of the Ice Magic Pirate Group. His current location should be on the edge of the coastal region. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that the engine was scrapped, he had to activate the backup engine, the ''Water Sprite Engine.'' With the Water Sprite''s current condition, it would take at least three days for him to return to Moonstone City. No, it might be five days... Chen Qi shook his head. Staying on the houseboat for three days, he would surely go insane, and he might even do something very strange to the deep-sea water sprite. The houseboat was fast, but its ability to withstand storms and attacks was simply too weak. "When I get back, I must upgrade the ship..." "Think positive, it cannot possibly get worse, right?" Chen Qi consoled himself. Then, the very next second, roars filled his ears! A gigantic merchant ship was gradually emerging behind him. Chen Qi immediately threw Little Green Algae into the sea, then looked up at the mountain-like gigantic merchant ship. Even amidst the wild storm, it stood tall and unyielding! The distance between the two ships was closing fast, and the huge travel ship became clearer and clearer in Chen Qi''s eyes. Chen Qi''s gaze moved up. The people on the deck were busy. They were wearing raincoats and helmets, doing their utmost to cope with the storm. For a moment, a busy blond sailor noticed the pitiable Chen Qi. But before Chen Qi could say a word, The sailor looked horrified and shouted at Chen Qi through the storm, "Brother! Run, the Ghost Ship is catching up!" "????" Chapter 161: Chapter 140: The White Dove Cruiser ``` The stormy rain kept washing over his face. "Did I outrun a ghost ship?" Chen Qi looked down at the dilapidated little houseboat beneath his feet. The speed of the small houseboat was now even slower than his running speed on the open sea! Then, he glanced at the huge traveling merchant ship in front of him. The hull, painted in gray and white, bore a gigantic white dove at the bow, with the dove lifting its head towards the sky as if unafraid of any storms. ''White Dove Ship,'' a type of traveling merchant ship notorious in the Witch Sea for its extreme speed, was under the operation of the White Dove Newspaper. Compared to other merchant ships, the White Dove Ship had a rather good reputation. Based on the shipping route, their destination was also Moonstone City. There were many types of ghost ships, and without enough information, one mustn''t rashly make contact. The ghost ship could likely turn his little houseboat into mere cinders, devouring it completely! sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi shouted at the top of his lungs: "My ship''s engine is broken, can you give me a lift?" Deckhands aboard the merchant ship fell silent for a moment. Their merchant ship was in full flight, with no time to pick up an ordinary fisherman. Under normal circumstances, he might have negotiated with the captain, potentially appealing to his kindheartedness. But on this voyage, all their guests were renowned figures from all over, with significant reputations! These guests wouldn''t want to see a dirty, sodden fisherman who''d fallen overboard, ruining their mood. Not to mention that behind their traveling ship was a vicious and relentless ghost ship. Quickly, Chen Qi took out a water elf and the White Dove Newspaper''s business card: "I am a chef from Moonstone City, and I can pay one hundred thousand Shell Coins as compensation!" One hundred thousand Shell Coins... The blond sailor hesitated. Right at that moment, the captain with the golden teeth, who was dealing with the storm, glanced at Chen Qi and revealed his gleaming golden teeth, his face a picture of shock. He recognized this person, the famous chef from Moonstone City! The owner of the Water Elf Restaurant! Nowadays, at the docks, there were still some people looking forward to this chef''s return, eager for him to cook them a delicious meal! In fact, a sign had been erected that read ''Looking Forward to the Return,'' and some had even hired a witch to perform a summoning ritual! He must have made a good deal of money; he could rake in a hefty sum... The captain with the golden teeth shouted loudly: "Okay! He''s a Second-order Transcendent, I''ve tasted his cooking, he''s the owner of the Water Elf Restaurant, throw him a rope!" A Second-order Transcendent may not have a very high status, but it signified someone with some abilities. Many small gang leaders have Transcendent ranks that are barely Second-order. The ship''s speed did not decrease. "Ah, the captain wants to make some money again..." In the howling wind, the blond sailor, from the deck, threw a rope thicker than his forearm down from the ship. Chen Qi made a fast decision, catching the sturdy rope, then handed it to the deep-sea water elf number one. Without any superfluous communication, the most reliable deep-sea water elf number one immediately understood his master''s intentions and began entwining the houseboat with the rope. The blond sailor was dumbfounded. The chef in front of him surely didn''t plan to bring that ship on board in this storm, did he? Before he could even react, Chen Qi took an agile step, stepping onto the ship''s deck and locking eyes with him. What was happening? The blond sailor stepped back in shock as if he had seen a ghost! What in the world was this man planning to do? Then, the sailor heard the man before him whisper: "Explode." Boom! The water elf below the small houseboat exploded with a sudden force! With the massive impact, the little houseboat felt like it was flying for an instant. Chen Qi gripped the rope with all his might. Taking advantage of the momentum, like a sailor filled with spinach-fueled strength, he pulled his engine-damaged houseboat, with a fierce tug from the waves, up onto the deck. Bang! The houseboat struck the deck with a loud noise, drawing everyone''s gaze. The sailors were stunned, staring at the scene. How could this man be so strong, what did he eat to grow up! The disheveled Chen Qi shook the rainwater from his hair and said to the people around him: "Thank you. My boat is broken, it can only be repaired at Moonstone City''s shipyard." Chen Qi looked around at those present. The reason he boarded the ship in such a brusque manner. On one hand, he couldn''t possibly abandon his little houseboat, even with the engine broken, its interior still housed a Steam Hand engine. On the other hand, he absolutely had to prevent the chance of being fleeced by these merchants. These merchant ships were not run by philanthropists after all. ``` If you didn''t show enough force when boarding the ship, you would definitely get swindled. The gentler ones would use bunny girls, gambling, feasts, and the like to give you a good time, make you comfortable, before draining all your money. The rougher ones would simply take a Gatling gun spewing blue flames and aim it at your head to rob your money. But regardless, as long as you didn''t appear strong enough, you would inevitably be tricked. Thus, when Chen Qi boarded the ship, he displayed his muscles. At this moment, the gold-toothed captain of the White Dove cruise ship was staring dumbfounded at Chen Qi, swallowing back the thought of charging extra. The gold-toothed captain''s Transcendent level wasn''t high, merely a Second-tier Transcendent "Merchant" with no real combat capabilities. Just one glance was enough for the widely experienced captain to sense that this man had strength not inferior to a Second-order Transcendent from the mafia! Raising the price was no longer an option; all he could do was call a few bunny girls over and try to make some hard-earned money. The gold-toothed captain lamented. Six deep-sea Water Elves hopped back from the sea and ran over to Chen Qi''s side. Chen Qi took a look at his little houseboat. The little sea demon was honestly hiding in a bucket, while Hai Yunduo was disguised as wool, squeezed into the cramped cabin. As his business grew, the small houseboat continued to become more crowded. He needed to buy a bigger boat soon... Chen Qi took out 100,000 Shell Coins from his backpack card and handed them to the captain: "Appreciate your help, everyone. My little boat had some problems, resulting in most of the ingredients I got from the Crack Sea spoiling." Going to the Crack Sea alone? The gold-toothed captain took the money and forced a smile: "No worries, Chef, what with the rampant pirates these days. Vessels like ours doing small business should help each other out when facing these ghostly calamities from the crack." Deep-sea Water Elf Number One climbed onto Chen Qi''s head to shield him from the rain and to stand guard against his master''s enemies. If anyone dared to attack the master, Deep-sea Water Elf Number One would be the first to defend! Chen Qi asked curiously: "The calamity of the ghost ships? Can you elaborate a bit more?" The captain with the golden eyes suddenly clenched his teeth, showing a terrified expression: "Sir, you should know about the consequences of crack mutations, right?" "Crack mutation..." Chen Qi pondered. The consequences of a crack mutation weren''t limited to the elevation of the crack''s rank. In addition, a mutated crack would become a source of pollution, further contaminating the world. For instance, the number 8 train crack he had encountered previously, if left untraversed and its rank reached C-tier, then in the dark corners of the city, there might really be a train running, clanging and inviting weary travelers to head to Nether River. If the cracks weren''t dealt with in time, they would transform into a natural disaster, roaming the world! Therefore, under the Crack Tide, more and more strange phenomena would occur above the vast sea. Chen Qi asked: "The ghost ship chasing you, was it also caused by a crack mutation?" Following that, the gold-toothed captain lowered his head: "Yes, it''s a ghost ship with green fire, incredibly fast. Lately, within the nearby seas, it has already robbed multiple ships. They''ll replace the local sea lords and have become the new dominators of the nearby seas! Our ship has already been outfitted with the Bonfire Energy propulsion system from inland, but despite that, we still can''t match the speed of this ghost ship. If it weren''t for a powerhouse on board taking action, by now, we probably would have been completely plundered by the ghost ship." The new local sea lord, such big talk... Chen Qi thought with an inward smile. However, from the captain''s description, the speed of this ghost ship was certainly extraordinary. Bonfire Energy Company, like Steam Hand, also in charge of an A-tier crack, was a well-known big company in Shell Country. The power cores of many giant Steam Mechas were made by Bonfire Energy Company. Even a White Dove cruise ship using their engines, had quite a swift sailing speed on the sea. Chen Qi then asked for more details about the calamity ¨C the ghost ship. The sea ghosts who robbed on the big seas were named Green Fire Ghosts, a type of pirate ghost that liked to plunder and aimed to dominate the nearby waters. Their pirate ship was extremely fast, which was why many ships were helpless against them. And just an hour ago, this ship had been targeted by the ghost ship but had managed to shake off the pursuing ghost ship by relying on the passengers inside. Now, the ghost ship still hadn''t given up the chase! They claimed to be the new local sea lords and demanded blood and money from any who passed through the nearby seas. Chen Qi looked down at the cabin below his feet. On this ship, there was someone capable of repelling the ghost ship. At that moment, from below, ear-splitting curses could be heard: "Quiet down up there! Our transaction feast is about to begin!" "Hurry up and bring all the courtesans, gigolos, and delicacies from your ship up here!" Hearing the shouts from below deck, the gold-toothed captain shuddered all over. Such a strong Transcendent presence... Chen Qi thought to himself. It seemed that the passengers on this ship were no ordinary people. Chapter 162: Chapter 141 Our Ship Might Have a Monster Chen Qi curiously asked, "Captain, are there any passengers aboard this ship?" With a sigh, Captain Gold Teeth replied, "Sir, to be honest, this ship carries all the prominent figures, among them even a Third-tier Doctor. You should know that in our Witch Sea, many transactions are conducted aboard ships. Soon, they will also hold a transaction banquet on board, but unfortunately, these guests are exceedingly picky. They want not only bunny girls but also male cowherd companions, and gourmet dishes prepared by top chefs." Cowherds? Bunny girls? Chen Qi frowned. What on earth was this cruise up to? Suddenly, he noticed Captain Gold Teeth looking at him with an expectant gaze. Captain Gold Teeth, he realized, if this chef dressed up a bit, he really had a certain charm! To be a cowherd, that was no problem at all! The only pity was the lack of characteristic features. Under the influence of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the cowherd profession was intensely competitive. You needed not only looks and eloquence but also unique features, such as cat ears, dog tails, demon horns, slime hands, and so on. If not, some startling special talent was necessary. "I am a respectable person," Chen Qi emphasized. As an heir to a Deep Sea Hunter, he would never sell his body! Never in his life would it happen! Captain Gold Teeth sighed, "What a pity..." And just then, Captain Gold Teeth suddenly slapped Chen Qi''s balding head. This chef before him was the famous chef of Moonstone City. His culinary skill, just perfect for this banquet. Captain Gold Teeth squeezed out a smile and immediately stuffed the hundred thousand Shell Coins he had just taken back into Chen Qi''s hands: "No, I didn''t mean that, Chef sir. You''re the owner of the Water Elf restaurant, right? Our restaurant is in dire need of a famous chef right now, and we''re willing to pay you five hundred thousand Shell Coins to help us complete the banquet. How about it?" Chen Qi pondered for a moment. To earn five hundred thousand Shell Coins just by cooking for one night! That''s even more profitable than selling oneself! You must know that the cash he currently held was just over four million Shell Coins, and five hundred thousand Shell Coins was by no means a small sum. Moreover, if this were a transaction banquet, it also meant that Skill Cards would be sold there. He could also use his identity as a chef to join their banquet and engage in transactions. After thinking, Chen Qi answered, "No problem." Captain Gold Eyes then said to Chen Qi, "Guest, if you wish to proceed to the banquet hall, please make sure to dress properly. These guests are very particular, and they certainly don''t want to see someone looking like a drowned rat. My guests are not to be trifled with, and they all have strange tempers." After speaking, Captain Gold Teeth stood disheveled in the rain, looking pitiful and helpless. Clearly, the passengers inside the ship were not something a mere Second-tier captain could handle. Because of the storm and the Ghost Ship, their banquet had also not been prepared properly. Fortunately, they happened to run into a chef on the road. "I understand..." Chen Qi agreed to their request. For safety, he left Deep Sea Water Elves number four and five behind to guard his small houseboat. If anyone dared to intrude into his small houseboat, the Deep Sea Water Elves could inform him immediately. "Please follow me." Guided by Captain Gold Teeth and a bunny girl, Chen Qi walked into the cabin and wiped his wet body with a towel. Contrary to the stormy weather outside, the whole cabin was brightly lit, exuding an aura of opulence. As he headed to the kitchen, Chen Qi just happened to pass by the banquet hall. At the entrance of the banquet hall, two golden wall lamps emitted a soft glow, greeting the guests like two elegant ushers into this enchanting world. On the long table in the hall, various utensils and pastries were arranged. Classy, grand, and high-end! Chen Qi couldn''t help but be slightly moved. As a chef, this was the first time he saw such a lavish banquet hall. However, the atmosphere inside the banquet hall was very subdued. In the center of the banquet hall, a man and a woman, both dressed in fancy clothes, were chatting idly. The woman screeched in her grating voice, "Damn Ghost Ship, daring to snatch my skirt, one day, my Hunter Group of wild dogs will kill them all!" "Stop dreaming. With your Hunter Group, you want to capture the Ghost Ship?" "Just count your money. I heard a distinguished guest from that place has come on board, bringing a lot of rare items!" "I''m calling dibs on Floral Appearance and anything that makes one more beautiful¡ªthat''s all mine~" "Can''t the banquet start sooner? Why haven''t they started serving the food!" Due to the encounter with the Ghost Ship, the passengers on board were very displeased. Chen Qi activated his Dove Perception and unconsciously focused his gaze on a corner of the banquet. At the edge of the banquet hall, a girl with long black hair sat alone, flipping through an anatomy book, seemingly isolated from the surrounding clamor. A flamboyant blonde with big waves spread her arms, embracing and flirting with two blonde sailors. Besides them, there was someone in a white cloak sitting cross-legged at the entrance of the banquet hall, continuously muttering strange chants. ... ... Many Transcendents directly revealed the weapons at their waists. Why does she look familiar? Chen Qi stared at the girl in the corner and took a closer look, then said to the gold-toothed captain beside him, "Captain, you didn''t check their identities before entertaining them on board, did you?" A real merchant''s banquet wouldn''t allow weapons to be shown so blatantly. This type of armed dealing resembled more a black-market transaction or one amongst gangs or pirates. Among this group of guests, although some were wealthy, there were definitely pirates mixed in! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The gold-toothed captain gave a helpless smile, not bothering to hide the truth, "Sir, there''s nothing we can do about it; we''re just an ordinary cruise ship, and it''s difficult for us to vet the passengers who come aboard. And besides, this is a noble''s banquet. Even if there are pirates on board with bounties over ten million, we are powerless to do anything about it." Is that so... Chen Qi muttered to himself, staying vigilant. I need to be careful; there are Third-tier Transcendents in the banquet hall. The crowd here is a mixed bag, but the trade meeting they''re holding might be a bit more interesting than a regular one. Following that, Chen Qi walked into the kitchen and looked towards his colleagues. There weren''t many chefs in the kitchen, only five in total, two elderly Third Rank chefs with the Cup Phase¡ªone blond and one bald¡ªand the other three were assistants to these chefs. The spatula danced in the pot and flames leapt on the stove; together with the rocking ship, the kitchen was in chaos. Seeing the water elf lying weakly on Chen Qi''s head, the two professional chefs immediately recognized his identity! A chef from the Water Elf Restaurant! As colleagues, the two chefs had long heard about Chen Qi''s street-side stall. The banquet guests were particularly anxious, and Chen Qi didn''t waste words; he skillfully put on an apron and picked up the spatula, "Everyone, I''m here to help with the cooking. If there''s anything you need help with, please let me know." A chef who hadn''t obtained a culinary license, a wild chef who had risen to fame through cooking competitions, had even made it onto the front page of the Dove Newspaper. Many chefs had long wanted to challenge Chen Qi! But in the current urgent situation, the two colleagues suppressed their desire to spar. The bald head chef of the banquet said, "You''re a lifesaver! Over there are the Bubba Lobster, the sauce-drenched abalone, the tender triple fish dish, and the inspiration squid balls." All seafood, and they even have Transcendent ingredients... Chen Qi smiled. Though he disliked seafood, his Soul Seasoning was specifically designed to enhance the original flavors of food. A perfect match! Chen Qi skillfully moved to the lobster''s side, "No problem." Chen Qi picked up a small knife and drew beautiful curves in the air, trimming off the lobster''s excess parts. The elderly chef watched Chen Qi''s unhurried technique with his ever-critical eye. Not professional enough, the knife skills are mediocre! To him, with thirty years of experience, this knife work seemed less like preparing a lobster and more like the method of an assassin! Could this chef''s ability really match his reputation, or was it just a restaurant that had gained popularity due to a water elf and cheap prices? "No good..." The head chef shook his head and explained, "Sir, when handling Bubba Lobster, you must be quick and cut simultaneously. You have to finish it off before the lobster can react. If it''s done too slowly, the lobster''s pain will spread throughout its body, affecting the texture of the meat and causing a mild bitter taste!!" Pain affects the quality of the meat? What a strange theory. Chen Qi listened intently but puzzled, It sounded somehow reasonable, though. "I understand." Chen Qi responded. Perhaps in terms of seafood knife skills, he was indeed not on par with those seasoned chefs. The head chef said earnestly, with gritted teeth, "Sir, I may be nitpicking, but the guests on this ship are of very high status and have extraordinary backgrounds. If we cannot make dishes that satisfy them, we might be killed by them alive before we get robbed by ghosts." Saying so, he trembled slightly and let out a long sigh, "Originally, there were three chefs on board this ship." "Is it that serious..." Chen Qi''s hand gripping the knife instinctively tightened. Then, the bald head chef glanced at the doorway to ensure no one was eavesdropping and lowered his voice as much as he could, "Sigh... Sir, there might be pirates on this ship, as well as creatures from the deep sea..." "Oh." Chapter 163: Chapter 142: The Banquet and the Sirens Deep-sea monsters are not referring to me... Chen Qi confirmed in his heart. On the sea, most people who could be called "deep-sea monsters" were mutated humans. For example, the infamous Deep Sea Merchant was a terrifying mutated Transcendent. The most likely scenario was that they had encountered someone from the Sea God Pirate Group. A sense of uncontrollable sorrow spread through the kitchen. The ship was already pitching and tossing, compounded by the fear of death. The bald chef remembered his wife back home, and his right hand, which was frying a dish, trembled slightly. "Those pirates and monsters run amok. On this ship, chefs like us, if we''re not careful, could become their playthings for amusement at any moment." The bald chef inexplicably rallied in his heart: "Sir, don''t be overly afraid. At this banquet, there are only a few pirates. When entering the banquet hall, mind your manners, and as long as our dishes are delicious enough, we can survive. "Oh, and sir, remember, never disobey their orders." Poor chef... Chen Qi silently continued chopping vegetables: "Thank you for the reminder. I understand." Time was running out. To avoid offending the guests in the banquet hall, everyone in the kitchen hastily prepared the dishes. The air was filled with the aroma of various ingredients blending together. As time passed, one exquisite dish after another was completed. [You have cooked an exceptionally delicious Bobo lobster, gaining 120 Spiritual Points.] "Done!" Looking at the many delicious dishes on the chef''s table, Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead. After reaching the Second-tier profession, the Spiritual Points he gained from his daily tasks had also increased. Once cooking was completed, according to the banquet''s procedure, the three chefs also had to go to the banquet hall to introduce the dishes to the guests. Before heading out, a makeup artist came over and handed Chen Qi a fitted white chef''s outfit with golden trim. Without a chef''s hat, he used Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 instead. Chen Qi dressed properly, adjusted the Water Elf hat, and followed the waiter carrying the dishes into the bustling banquet hall. At this moment, the guests of the White Dove ship had begun to enter. At the front of the banquet, a host with a mustache was giving an impassioned speech: "Dear guests, welcome to this trading banquet. With the arrival of the Crack Tide, I believe everyone present has obtained Transcendent items during their journey in the Crack Sea. However, due to the limitations of nature, not every journey to the crack allows us to get the desired items. Only through exchange can the items find their proper value. This exchange event is temporarily organized. There may still be people on the ship who are unaware of it, but we welcome everyone to join this event, jointly break the century-sealed wall of Transcendence, and achieve Transcendence to become legends!" After listening, Chen Qi pondered for a moment. The guests on this voyage were all Transcendents who had just returned from the Crack Sea. At the suggestion of a noble, they had organized this trading banquet. Things were not as serious as he had imagined; there were only a few pirates at this banquet. He could even participate in this exchange event. During the crack expeditions, even with the highest appraisal, it was inevitable to obtain skill cards unrelated to one''s own craft. For example, he had the Floral Appearance Dragon Charm and a one-time skill card of the Void, ''Void Skeleton Head.'' As a chef, Chen Qi followed the waiter to the front row of a table at the banquet and introduced the dishes to the guests: "Guests, this is a Transcendent ingredient from the depths of the Crack Sea, squid balls. After enjoying them, they can increase inspiration. This is a top-notch Bobo lobster imported from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom..." At this moment, a seductive female voice interrupted him: "Did you prepare this Bobo lobster, little chef with the Water Elf on your head~?" "..." Chen Qi looked at the guest who was picking on him. His problem with the knife skills on the Bobo lobster had been noticed after all. A woman in a blue dress drank a glass of red wine, her gem-like blue eyes stared at Chen Qi. She had cascading blue curls, and her tight blue dress hugged her body curves, outlining an alluring figure like a mountain peak. At the same time, a devilish smile tugged at the corner of her mouth, evoking wild imaginings. Pirate... Chen Qi''s pupils constricted involuntarily. He recognized the sinful woman in front of him! Infamous on a gaming forum, a cadre of the Black Whale Group''s Mama Pirate Ship, Sea King Siren! She had multiple nicknames: ''Online Dating Killer,'' ''Bad Woman,'' ''Miss Siren,'' ''Super Sea King,'' ''COS Master.'' Third-tier Dice Phase profession, Shapeshifter, second-tier profession of Floral Appearance [Singer], first-tier profession of Floral Appearance [Singer''s Apprentice]. Therefore, besides changing her posture, she also mastered the forbidden voice. Transcendent profession, coupled with extraordinary beauty, was very much like the legendary sea demon. Hence, she was also called Siren. The Mama Pirate Ship was a powerful pirate group under the Black Whale Group, with many hedonistic Floral Appearance hedonists. And Siren was one of the outstanding ones among them. She was a scum who had deceived numerous men and women, toying with their bodies and emotions! Using sweet words and the Transcendent ability of a Shapeshifter, she could easily change clothes and show different forms in front of different targets. Countless players had been deceived by Siren, implanted with special potions, and become Siren''s dogs. Some players, after being deceived by Siren, made a resolute decision to join the Navy to punish her and seek revenge! While some players said ''they don''t love women who aren''t bad'' and resolutely joined the Black Whale Pirate Group to become Siren''s dogs. There was even a heated thousand-comment debate on the forum about ''What''s wrong with being Siren''s dog'' that sparked a war of words between two factions of players! Siren herself wasn''t weak, and with the backing of a Fourth Rank Mama, she had always evaded capture, playing with the emotions of countless people. She would even tie men or women she liked to her ship on the street, humiliating them mercilessly. Her arrogance knew no bounds. An extremely dangerous character... Chen Qi thought to himself. He never expected to encounter a Black Whale Group''s cadre on an ordinary voyage ship! Like Black Gloves, Siren was also a Black Whale Group cadre who mastered release skills, and her strength couldn''t be underestimated. At his current strength, he was certainly no match for Siren. Siren looked at the contemplative Chen Qi and said: "What''s wrong, little chef? Bobo lobster is a simple dish. I''ve heard that you appeared in the White Dove Times, but now it seems you only have a reputation~." Other guests also showed doubtful expressions. Siren began to show a devilish smile. My culinary skills are being taunted! Chen Qi immediately explained seriously: "No, dear guests, this is the latest method. You should know that the mood of the Bobo lobster before it died affects the quality of its meat. However, judging the Bobo lobster''s mood just by the knife work is extremely unreasonable. I infused my joy and pursuit of culinary arts into the knife. Although the knife work may differ slightly from traditional methods, I have conveyed my joy and pursuit of culinary arts to the Bobo lobster through my knife! Please believe me, this dish will not disappoint you." Conveyed the pursuit of culinary arts to the Bobo lobster? Infused joy into the ingredients? Siren''s slightly upturned lips could no longer hold the smile. What''s happening? What is this chef talking about? Could he be a fraud? Curious, she picked up a knife and fork, ate a piece of lobster meat, and slowly savored it! sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hmm..." Instantly, she felt a surge of heat through her body, the flavor exploded on her tongue: "Fantastic... no, it''s decent!" "Is it really that good?" The other people at the table also looked skeptical and took a bite. As they chewed, the flavor of the lobster bloomed like a flower in their mouths. It was just as the chef had said, the Bobo lobster was super delicious! The food''s intrinsic flavor was completely unleashed! Although the knife work was lacking, the taste was perfect! Unbelievable! They felt like they were in paradise, seeing the Bobo lobster come to life and say, "Eat me, I''m super delicious!" "I didn''t expect to find such top-notch cuisine on this shabby ship." "When I go back, I''ll tell my head chef to also pour love and joy into the ingredients while cooking!" Everyone marveled. Thankfully, my skill saved the day... Chen Qi let out a long breath in his heart. Lacking knife skills, soul seasoning made up for it! A complete form chef, paired with soul seasoning, could perfectly bring out the original flavor of the ingredients! At this moment, Siren also rested her chin on her right hand, staring at Chen Qi''s Water Elf hat: "Chef, you''re quite delicious, don''t get me wrong, I mean your cooking. It''s a pity my sister isn''t here, or she could also taste your culinary skills. Little chef, later could I trouble you to reintroduce this dish to my sister?" Siren''s tone was very deliberate and seductive; she thought the little chef before her would certainly fall for it. Got targeted, troublesome... Chen Qi replied: "No problem, Miss, thank you for the compliment. Enjoy your meal." Retreat! Given his current strength, being targeted by Siren was indeed a troublesome matter. Chen Qi quickly left the table and walked to the center of the banquet hall. At this moment, under the host''s speech, everyone began to exchange Transcendent items! Chapter 164: Chapter 143 I Was Named? This banquet was not formal, but rather an impromptu trading event, with no elaborate explanations or auction procedures. Just like a simple market, amidst the dancing, food, and piano music, those who wanted to trade took out Transcendent items, and if someone fancied them, they would exchange items or money. As for the security measures for the trading event, a special Eye of Long Voyage was set on the ceiling to record the happenings of the banquet. In the event of any special situation, the White Dove touring boat would trigger an alarm system to ensure the safety of the trading event. There shouldn''t be anything else for me¡­ After handling the matters at the table, Chen Qi left the table and looked around the entire banquet hall. As the bald Chef had said, most of the people here belonged to the Moonstone City Company, and there weren''t many pirates. Excluding a few pirates, this was just an ordinary trading event. A good opportunity¡­ Chen Qi tidied his clothes. In the market, such trades without any intermediary fees were rare. Maybe, I can also do some business¡­ Chen Qi took out two useless Skill Cards from his backpack card. ''Dragon Charm,'' ''Void Skeleton Head.'' These were two very hard-to-deal-with Skill Cards. Don''t know if I can trade these two cards for something useful. If it were the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, Dragon Charm would definitely be in high demand¡­ Chen Qi weaved through the noisy banquet, trying to find a reliable buyer. Just then, an old, bitter voice caught his attention. "I only want Void Skill Cards, only void can trade for void." Chen Qi turned his head towards the direction of the voice. On the banquet floor sat an old man who was out of place with the banquet. He wore a damp white cloak and sat cross-legged on the ground. His arms were bony, like dried branches, and some seawater continued to seep out from beneath his cloak. The aura of a Third-tier Void Transcendent, truly rare¡­ This cloaked outfit, he is likely from the Sea God Pirate Group! The Sea God Pirate Group and the Black Whale Pirate Group appearing together on the same ship? Are they planning to carry out revenge actions in the near seas? Chen Qi wondered. The Navy had just won a victory at Sea Demon Island, and the Black Whale Group was not some meek kitten to take a beating. They were bound to take significant action for revenge! Chen Qi remembered that around this time, the Black Whale Group would occupy nearby islands, set up meteorological observation stations, and establish their own territory in the near seas. But more than these matters, Chen Qi was now more concerned about the Skill Card in the hands of the cloaked old man. A merchant yelled: "Hey, old man, I''ll give you three hundred thousand Shell Coins for the card in your hand!" Hearing the three hundred thousand offer, the cloaked old man didn''t move a muscle, coldly repeating: "Only void can trade for my ''Void''." Chen Qi observed the card in the old man''s hand. The card''s face was empty, and on the back was a pitch-black, blood-eyed book! The Void Book Form¡­ Chen Qi was shocked. As a strategy guide main, he knew this card. Void Knowledge, a one-time-use Void Book Form Skill Card, its effect was to clear the negative impacts caused by excessive use of Skill Cards. The higher the frequency of using Skill Cards, the more it would cause brain confusion, even madness. For this reason, even resource-rich nobles could not quickly create powerful Transcendents. In many cases, Transcendents had to rely on their own steady accumulation of learning to master Transcendent skills. But Void Knowledge could clear the negative states caused by the excessive use of Skill Cards! Although Void Knowledge still had many limitations, for someone developing as quickly as Chen Qi, it was an invaluable treasure. However, Void Skill Cards, like Void Transcendents, were extremely rare. Many people wanted to trade for them with money but were directly rejected. Luckily, he happened to have a Void Card. Chen Qi walked over, squatted down, and brought out ''Void Skeleton Head'': "Can I trade this Skill Card?" The Void Skeleton Head, whose effect was to resist mental attacks at the cost of giving up thinking, was a one-time-use skill, and then after death, it triggered Blind Speech. For Chen Qi, this Skill Card was useless. But for a Transcendent stepping into the Void, this seemingly useless card was extremely important for their Transcendent path. The moment he saw the card, the cloaked old man''s body let out gurgling sounds of excitement. "Ritual, ritual¡­" He muttered, took the card: "Abandon thinking¡­ not bad¡­ I want it¡­" The cloaked old man wasted no words, quickly handed ''Void Knowledge'' to Chen Qi, completing the trade. As soon as the trade was completed, Chen Qi instantly felt a lot of people''s eyes on him. The value of Void Knowledge could soar above millions! It was a Skill Card many nobles purchased annually. Before they could say anything, Chen Qi mercilessly cut his finger with the card: "Use¡­" Before people could react, the Void Knowledge card turned to ashes in Chen Qi''s hands and merged into his blood. [You have used Void Knowledge.] Sorry! This card is too important to me, not for sale! In front of everyone, Chen Qi licked his tongue. Such a good feeling! It was like a sturdy ear picker carefully cleaning out the grime in his brain. His whole body and mind felt refreshed! Awesome! Most Void Skill Cards were universally regarded as trash cards. Unexpectedly, he managed to complete a trade with a Void Transcendent. Watching this scene, everyone shook their heads and gave up the idea of snatching the treasure. "This trading event still has some quality." After the trade, Chen Qi headed into the banquet, like a professional treasure hunter, scrutinizing the people around him. Wonder if I can trade for a high-order Light or Shadow Skill Card! Chen Qi started selling his Dragon Charm. Anyone dream of marrying a dragon lady? Or being a dragon''s husband or wife? Getting close to a dragon? Dragon Charm, you deserve it! Just then, he heard the voice of a Siren: "My sister is short on money and is selling Shadow Skill Cards. Anyone interested?" Shadow Skill Card! Chen Qi''s attention was immediately drawn to it. He saw a tall Siren standing behind a black-haired girl. The black-haired girl sat in a chair, looking displeased. Because the Siren behind her bent over, burying the black-haired girl''s head into her chest''s waves, and softly stroked the girl''s chin with her slender index finger. It was like playing with a teddy bear. The black-haired girl looked like she had lost the will to live. Chen Qi could sense that the black-haired girl wanted to kill the Siren behind her and chop her up! This black-haired girl was also a Third Rank Transcendent, but her Nature Form couldn''t be confirmed¡­ Before Chen Qi could speak, the Siren turned her head. She also noticed Chen Qi and the Water Elf on his head: "Little Chef, we meet again. Is there anything you want? Sister will buy it for you as long as you lend me the Water Elf on your head to play with~" "Vah kwah vah kwah (stupid human!)" The Water Elf on Chen Qi''s head fumed instantly, puffing up in anger, not wanting to be played with by anyone other than its master! Even if others got its body, they would never get its heart! The Siren was infuriated by the Water Elf''s look of disgust! She was so sweet, so beautiful! A little pet dared to reject her! She had always been loved by little animals since childhood! Cats and dogs all adored her! I like this kind of rebellious little creature¡­ The Siren said with a hint of force: "Little Chef, one hundred thousand Shell Coins for your Water Elf to accompany me for a night! If it pleases me, I''ll let you keep me company at night, such a rare opportunity~" With that, the Siren released a trace of her Third-order Transcendent''s terrifying aura, along with a scent of perfume! Threat paired with temptation! What a distasteful person¡­ Chen Qi clenched his fist. Simultaneously, beside him, the Gold-toothed Captain of the White Dove touring boat and the bald Chef frantically blinked at Chen Qi. The Siren was an important guest of the White Dove touring boat. If they failed to please her, the consequences would be dire! In their view, letting a Water Elf accompany the Siren for a night in exchange for one hundred thousand Shell Coins was not a loss. The atmosphere became a bit tense. No, the Water Elf Number One was my top working pet. Besides, the Siren was part of the Big Mom Pirate Group. Once the Water Elf was handed over, getting it back would be impossible. Chen Qi kept his cool, ready to refuse. Suddenly, a cold voice interrupted the tense atmosphere. The black-haired girl sorted through the cards in her hand and said coldly: "Sis, shut your mouth. We''re not here to play with men. If you''re lonely, go to a host club. Don''t act crazy in public." Someone''s standing up for me¡­ Chen Qi was shocked. Acting crazy? The Siren looked down at the black-haired girl at her chest. She just wanted to play a bit, but got rebuked for it! Immediately, the black-haired girl continued harshly: "And bullying a Little Chef, aren''t you ashamed? What''s so fun about a Little Chef?" Then, the black-haired girl, tired of life, finally turned her head to see the Chef. Her eyes met Chen Qi''s. The moment their gazes met, the black-haired girl slightly opened her small mouth, her facial expression freezing as if she had glimpsed something unspeakable! "This¡­" The black-haired girl suddenly froze entirely, showing a very conflicted expression. Finally, after three seconds of calm thought, the black-haired girl took a deep breath and said coldly: "Little Chef, come to my room now." "???" Chen Qi furrowed his brows, looking at his white, gold-trimmed Chef uniform. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I am a Chef, not a host, right? Did she just request me? Chapter 165 Chapter 144 Long Time No See Chen Qi lowered her head and looked at the black-haired girl on her chest, tugging at the tuft of hair sticking up on her head. Her friend, who usually loved reading books on dissection and studying sea beasts, suddenly spoke such forceful words. There was no reason for it... Chen Qi suddenly had a bold idea¡ªwas the black-haired girl in her arms trying to insult her by claiming her prey? Chen Qi leaned down and whispered in the black-haired girl''s ear: "Do you want to dissect him~" The Black-eyed Captain felt a chill in his heart and immediately intervened to smooth things over: "Guest, this is a famous chef hired for our ship, a chef from the Water Elf dining boat, not a crew member, so unfortunately we can''t..." Chen Qi was the chef he had hired, not a professionally trained ''night companion.'' The Black-eyed Captain tried to speak up for Chen Qi, but his voice grew fainter and fainter, as if he was shrinking into the ground. Although he was a somewhat famous captain, he held no sway in front of the two esteemed third-tier Transcendents. "No way..." Chen Qi looked into the black-haired girl''s eyes, feeling an ominous sensation. At that moment, the black-haired girl tried to hide her excitement as she spoke to Chen Qi: "You must be a Transcendent of the ''Shadow Cup'' phase. I mean no offense; I just want you to come to my room to finalize a deal involving Skill Cards." The black-haired girl put away the Skill Card she was holding, stood up, and straightened her skirt. A Skill Card transaction that needed to be done in a room? It smelled of lies... Chen Qi looked around. On this boat, apart from Chen Qi, the old man in the cloak on the ground could very well be one of their group. Three third-tier Transcendents¡ªif he flatly refused, it would only make things more complicated. Stay connected with empire And, if there truly was trouble, escaping on the way might be the better choice. To make sure Chen Qi would agree to come, the black-haired girl added: "Don''t worry, you won''t be disappointed by this deal. The Skill Cards you get from me will be thirty percent cheaper than the market price." Thirty percent cheaper? Why? Chen Qi shook his head. He had no choice but to follow the black-haired girl, leaving the banquet hall and passing through the narrow corridor. Even through the thick shipboards, he could still feel the howling of the wind and the rainstorm. However, at that moment, Chen Qi focused all his attention on the footsteps of the girl ahead. Tap, tap, tap¡ª Most people were in the banquet hall. Despite the storm outside, the corridor felt eerily quiet. Chen Qi discreetly took a beast-hunting pistol from his backpack card and hid it under his clothes, ready to fight if needed. "Miss, may I ask what you are doing?" "Trading cards, while also confirming something." Confirming something? No way... Chen Qi looked at the person in front of him, feeling an inexplicable sense of familiarity. The black-haired girl stopped walking. They had reached her room. "Follow me." She used a key to open the door; inside was a small single room with just a simple bed and a desk. Chen Qi took a deep breath and walked into the room. Bang! The door closed behind them. Just as the black-haired girl was about to take off her shoes and bend down... Whoosh! She suddenly twisted to the side and turned around with both hands reaching out, aiming to grab Chen Qi''s head! An ambush! Her technique was a controlling move, not intended to kill, but it implied absolute confidence in her strength. Although it was not meant to harm, it was still incredibly fast! Chen Qi instinctively stepped back to dodge the grab. Bang! The black-haired girl''s hands missed their target, and her bloodshot eyes filled with shock. He had actually anticipated the ambush! "Is it really not so..." She turned her hands and said softly: "I just needed to confirm one thing, which requires a look at your back. Please cooperate." The agility of the person in front of him was strong, but his movements were reckless¡ªnothing yet unmanageable. Besides, this voice was different from what he had heard back in the banquet hall. Look at my back? His back bore the pattern of the Sea Beast''s disease¡­ Chen Qi, puzzled, knew that only a few people were aware of the disease on his back. Besides, the voice he had heard earlier in the banquet hall was a disguised one. This voice, it sounds like Little Crow¡­ Little Crow! Chen Qi''s pupils suddenly narrowed, his mind roiling tumultuously. The face before him differed significantly from that of Little Crow as he remembered. Moreover, encountering someone on a cruise ship who knew his secret was truly beyond Chen Qi''s expectations. The other party gave him no chance to think. "A truly skilled second-order Transcendent shouldn''t be like this¡­" Little Crow shifted her stance and threw a fierce high kick, her right leg shooting straight like a sharp scalpel toward Chen Qi''s chin. Boom! Chen Qi mobilized his Qi Power, blocking the kick with his hand in advance, neutralizing the strike. Third-tier Cup Phase, experimental subject of the potion! S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though she looked like a frail young girl from her external appearance, her strength as a Cup Phase professional could compare to that of a bear! And that was just her strength in her normal state without any potion. Unfortunately, her way of attacking had too many flaws; she wasn''t skilled in combat, and she had no desire to kill. The moment Chen Qi resisted that strike, he grabbed her foot and leveraged a twist. "!" Little Crow immediately retracted her leg, stabilizing her stance. Chen Qi pursued his advantage, fiercely unleashing another savage kick, this time targeting her abdomen. The speed was so great that it produced a sharp sonic boom in the air! Boom! The kick landed heavily on her abdomen. Caught off guard, Little Crow was slammed against the room''s wall. The entire room seemed to shudder violently for a moment, and a noticeable crack appeared on the wall. Struck in the abdomen, yet not even a scream was issued; such was the defense of a third-order Transcendent. Although the blow did not cause actual damage, it successfully created distance, putting Chen Qi in a safer position. At the same time, it also managed to calm the frenzied Little Crow. Normally, Little Crow wouldn''t be so reckless as to suddenly use a control skill to forcefully inspect Chen Qi''s back. Little Crow looked at Chen Qi, her face filled with disbelief that her attack had been blocked. Without taking any potions, her combat power was still too weak. A second-order Transcendent with very quick reactions... "Could such a huge change really happen in such a short time? Could it be that it''s just a resemblance?" Little Crow muttered to herself; when she first saw Chen Qi, she thought she had seen the assistant who had disappeared into the sea. More than ten days ago, Little Crow had believed Chen Qi was dead, with only the Black-eyed Captain still desperately searching. A person supposed to be dead, suddenly appearing before her with a new identity. The impact of this event was immensely huge! Therefore, she uncharacteristically abandoned her usual composure. However, it wasn''t uncommon for two people to look very similar. Additionally, Chen Qi had changed his clothes, his nutrition had improved, and he had undergone two Transcendent advancements. Chen Qi''s current state, compared to his impoverished appearance when he first went to sea, was completely different. Not to mention, memories could be deceiving. But that pattern on the back would not lie. That''s why she wanted to lure Chen Qi to her room, to check his back and confirm the matter. Yet, to her surprise, the Transcendent before her, whether in terms of reactions or combat skills, resembled a Transcendent who had been trained from a young age. Could it be? Was he really a genuine second-order Transcendent, not her weak assistant infected by the Sea Beast? Did I recognize the wrong person? Little Crow felt a bit dizzy, unsure of what to think. The blocked Little Crow took a deep breath, attempting to remain calm. Just to confirm his identity, she had forcibly pulled him to her room and attacked him. How was this different from that perverted Siren! What am I really doing... Now, she needed to think of a way to resolve this... Little Crow took another deep breath, thinking rapidly. Could it be that she would have to knock him out and use the Physical Memory Erasure Technique? However, in the next second, her pupils suddenly contracted, her entire body shuddered. She saw that underneath his clothes, a Collector''s Gun was already aimed at her chest. Chen Qi took a deep breath: "Sister Crow, long time no see." Chapter 166 Chapter 145 Back from the Dead It wasn''t someone who looked similar, nor was it a ghost, but a truly existing person... "I..." Little Raven''s lips quivered slightly, wanting to say something, but having too many thoughts to express, they all jammed in her throat, and ultimately, nothing came out. The ailing assistant on the Sawshark had not only survived but had also become a somewhat famous chef. And, a Second-order Transcendent capable of fighting. Moreover, she even kept an expensive, cute Water Elf! Little Raven twirled her jet-black hair with her fingers and finally said: "I need some silence..." Seeing Little Raven abandon her odd ideas, Chen Qi put away his gun and sighed deeply. As an executive of the Black Whale Group involved in many crucial events in the vast oceans, as long as he didn''t leave the Witch Sea, their meeting was inevitable. But after she took off her mask, was this what she looked like? Chen Qi shook his head, gazing at the girl in front of him. It was the first time he had seen Little Raven with her mask off. Her youthful, egg-shaped face, red pupils threaded with blood vessels, and loosely hanging, long straight black hair. Even paired with the dark circles of a workhorse, the unhappy corners of her lips, and a bit of blood at the corners of her mouth, she was still very cute, like a sulky little black cat. The skilled Siren, using sophisticated makeup techniques, accentuated Little Raven''s facial features and covered the scars on her face, making her appear more like a misinformed, wealthy young miss. In his memory, Little Raven was always in a masked state. Photo fraud! She looked nothing like the photos on forums and in the Bounty Order... Chen Qi leaned against the wall, arms crossed. Based on what he knew, Little Raven probably wouldn''t reveal his identity. By that time, who would threaten whom was still uncertain. Chen Qi contemplated the possibilities for him to escape. Without taking drugs, the combat capability of a drug-test subject wasn''t strong. Even if there was no hope of defeating the opponent, with the Deep Sea Water Elf and Residual Fire Touch, as well as darkness to hide in, he could still escape smoothly. With the Deep Sea Water Elf, even without a ship, he could live in the sea. Was she really resurrected? Little Raven scratched her hair, still somewhat astonished. The current situation of Chen Qi, compared to that of her former assistant, was indeed too different. Little Raven furrowed her brow, sat down at her work desk, and slapped her own cheeks hard, turning them red. Calm down! Calm down! Calm down! Calm down! Isn''t it just a person who died and mysteriously came back to life? What''s so shocking about that? No, still can''t calm down, what am I even doing... Little Raven''s emotions were hard to calm. She organized her words: sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Well..." "Just call me Little Chef, or you can call me Assistant, it''s been a long time, it seems we''re both doing quite well, Raven... sister." Chen Qi struggled to say the last word, ''sister''. After Little Raven took off her mask, it was really hard for him to call her ''sister''. But he had no choice, both by seniority and strength, he indeed should call Little Raven his sister. Somewhat famous Transcendent chef... Little Raven got straight to the point: "So Assistant, how did you survive that situation?" In Little Raven''s view, this was the first time she had seen Chen Qi alive since leaving the Sawshark! This is hard to explain... Chen Qi organized his words: "Willpower, I drifted alone on the vast ocean, finally returned to my hometown, and, fortunately, upon returning and due to the Crack Tide, I became a chef, and, fortunately, advanced to second-tier." Willpower... Little Raven bowed her head, glancing at Chen Qi with the corner of her eye. Stay connected via empire Indeed, navigating that small boat on the vast sea, constantly facing waves and storms, as well as monsters from the depths, was a true test of mettle. Without strong psychological quality, it was simply impossible to survive. In the process of fighting against sea beasts and storms, he must have grown a great deal, "Once he reaches the shore, with his inspiration, and his ruthless approach to monsters..." Little Raven fell into contemplation. Although it was hard to believe, under the Crack Tide, as long as one successfully reached the shore and was a bit lucky, becoming a Second-order Transcendent was not impossible. In the midst of the tide, even the lowest wanderer, in the chaotic sea, had a chance to become a legend, a transcendent level that even nobles had to pay a huge price to achieve. Moreover, in her eyes, Chen Qi was indeed a promising young man. Thinking about it, Little Raven''s world-weary face rarely curved into a faint smile. In her life, which was as disappointing as that of a rat''s, parents, relatives, and friends always mysteriously disappeared from her life, becoming more and more blurred along with her memories. Recently, she''d also encountered some troublesome matters. Those damned men and women, Black Hunter and Flower Witch, defeated Kuang Sha, ruining the plans of the Black Whale Group! Moreover, that despicable Black Hunter even found the Black Whale Blood and handed it over to the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, causing the Sea Demon Gorge branch to start researching Black Whale Blood as well. Due to Black Hunter''s fame, the Black Whale Group also decided to accelerate their research on the Black Whale Blood. The research on Black Whale Blood, puzzlingly, just got swept up! And she was one of those caught up in it. Her superior in the Black Whale Group demanded that she produce a higher purity Black Whale Blood within a month, to be used for a special ritual. She really wanted to punch that Black Hunter and the Witch... Little Raven complained in her mind. But thankfully, a concubine she quite liked miraculously resurrected, which was indeed good news. A piece of news worth drinking to celebrate. Life''s joys always come from some unexpected little things... Little Raven blinked, her voice softened a bit: "My assistant, in the depths of that sea beast''s cave, what exactly is in that chest?" Knowing that the Black-eyed Captain, to now, had still kept it a secret from everyone, continuously roaming the sea, desperately searching for traces of Chen Qi, all for the item in the chest. More than ten days ago, Little Raven thought Chen Qi was thoroughly dead, and while worshipping her mother, she also burned a flower for Chen Qi. On the Sawshark, the Black-eyed Captain was the only one who from beginning to end firmly believed Chen Qi was still alive! His obsessiveness even led the Black Glove to decide to temporarily revoke his captaincy. Asking about this... Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: "Similar to pale scale fruits, a fishing skill card, and quite a few jewels, which is why I was able to get through many cracks." "Huh? Just this?" Little Raven was incredulous: "Pale scale fruits, you actually use such a rare transcendent fruit for comparison, the treasure of the Blood-eyed Wall, could it be that you got the weapon of the Deep Sea Hunter?" "No, not at all." Chen Qi answered truthfully. Not telling me the truth, huh... Little Raven smiled, not delving deeper. If it were a one-time consumable item, it would have been used up already, and it would be of no use to her. If it were other transcendent weapons or equipment, what would that have to do with her, a drug-addicted berserk warrior? Besides, that treasure was not hers to claim. She glanced at the stack of newspapers on the table. Little Raven pulled out a stack of skill cards from under her clothes and flicked through the cards: "All right, let''s continue our deal, trading these skill cards. Little boss of the Water Elf Dining Boat, you must have made quite a lot of money, right?" Chapter 167 Chapter 146 Envy The storm outside the house grew fiercer, and the sizzling sounds of flames could faintly be heard. The little raven, like a card-shuffling mage, displayed the Skill Cards in her hand. She herself was a Transcendent of the Shadow Armor, and had just been promoted to an officer in the Black Whale Group. The extraordinary resources available to an officer of the Black Whale Group far exceeded his imagination. With a light wave of her small hand, the little raven displayed six Shadow Image Skill Cards. Chen Qi scrutinized his options carefully. Even a powerful Shadow Image Skill Card would cost over two million Shell Coins after a discount of thirty percent! He only had five million Shell Coins in cash, so he couldn''t afford them all. Moreover, although he had eliminated the side effects of using too many Skill Cards, blindly absorbing knowledge could still lead to the madness of obsessively pursuing book-related skills. Chen Qi''s index finger moved over the cards, examining each in turn. Shadow Flow Dance, a Floral Appearance Shadow Image Skill Card, summons two dark shadows that mimic one''s movements and dance wildly, inflicting heavy spiritual attacks. It requires mastery of advanced dance skills, and a slight understanding of either Floral Appearance or Shadow Image. Shadow Soldier Creation, a Hammer Shadow Image Skill Card, that can refine negative emotions and materials from shadow demons to create one''s own shadow soldiers. It requires a small amount of understanding of either Shadow Image or Hammer Phase and knowledge of prerequisite techniques like ''Elemental Extraction'' and ''Elemental Formation''. Twisted Crawling, an Illusory Shadow Image Skill Card that sacrifices half of one''s spiritual value to crawl on the ground emitting a shrieking wail, scaring away enemies. It requires belief in the principles of Shadow and has no other conditions for use. Shadow Armor, a Blade Shadow Image Skill Card that represents an advanced form of Qi Power, converting Qi Power into a stronger dark Qi Power and enhancing one''s defensive capabilities. It requires mastery of Qi Power and a small amount of Shadow Image understanding. Shadow Step, a Lantern Shadow Image Skill Card that is a movement technique class skill. It significantly improves agility and requires a small amount of Shadow Image understanding, Qi Power, and 18 agility points. Dark Spear, a Shadow Image Skill Card that allows one to conjure a dark long spear out of thin air. It requires a small amount of Shadow Image understanding and meditation techniques. Chen Qi made his selection. Shadow Flow Dance, though powerful, is better suited to professions such as dancers, which has nothing to do with me. While the Shadow Soldier is nice, mastering it for practical use requires too many prerequisite conditions. Twisted Crawling is an extremely underpowered skill on its own and is only of some use when one takes the sinister path of evolving into a dark creature. The Shadow Spear is an attack technique for First Order Transcendents, and in terms of power, it''s nowhere near as effective as bullets. In the end, Chen Qi focused on Shadow Armor and Shadow Step. The Shadow Armor is an advanced use of Qi Power, focusing on enhancing the defensive capabilities of Qi Power. As a close-combat Transcendent, Chen Qi has a strong constitution but lacks defensive skills. With Shadow Armor, he could greatly improve his own defense. An excellent Skill Card that compensated for his weak defense. Shadow Step, too, was a quite impressive movement skill. In player guides, movement technique skills and perception skills are essential for Second Order Transcendents and are important ways to improve agility. Both of these Skill Cards must be pretty expensive... Chen Qi thought for a moment, then pointed with his index finger: "I''ll take these two." The little raven pinched the cards between two fingers and flicked them into Chen Qi''s hand: "Your breathing techniques are well-practiced; these two Skill Cards are indeed suitable for you. Let me think, two and a half million Shell Coins for one, five million Shell Coins for both. If you don''t have enough money right now, you can always pay later." Five million Shell Coins... Chen Qi blinked, pausing his search through his backpack card. These two Skill Cards were very practical and would easily fetch at least ten million Shell Coins on the market! The price of five million Shell Coins meant they were practically half off! The little raven gathered up the other cards: "No need to pay with goods; if you can''t afford it, you can owe it for now." The little raven pondered; for a Chef, to come up with five million Shell Coins all at once was indeed an almost insurmountable challenge. Chen Qi confirmed: "Are you sure about the five million? Isn''t that too cheap?" Cheap? Do you really have that much cash? Little Raven rubbed her temples: "Because of the Black Whale Blood, and that Black Hunter, my mental state hasn''t been normal lately, consider it an apology for just having attacked you." "Moreover, there aren''t many buyers for the Shadow Image Skill Card, and selling it is a troublesome matter in itself." Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, he took out a pile of shiny Shell Coins from his backpack card and quickly counted them. Ten thousand, twenty thousand, thirty thousand, one hundred thousand... Chen Qi stacked the five million Shell Coins neatly and handed them to Little Raven. The hard-earned money was quickly depleted. "Huh?" Little Raven took the hefty sum of Shell Coins and blinked. The chef in front of her could actually come up with five million Shell Coins in cash! Do chefs make that much money? Little Raven stared at Chen Qi for a long time, in a daze. "How nice..." Little Raven couldn''t help saying it out loud. She was like a young girl who had been bedridden for years, slumped on her sickbed, watching her peers make noise and enjoy their youth outside the window. Although it was hard to believe, at this moment, facing Chen Qi who was less powerful than her, all she felt was sheer envy. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No pressure from parents, no oppression from superiors, no cunning rivalries among friends, no hostility from Black Hunters or witches, sailing the seas to one''s heart''s desire. Most importantly, delicious food every day! A carefree life, carefree sailing... Little Raven''s lips curled into a smile, which vanished in an instant. Chen Qi miraculously escaped from the Black Whale Group, but she hadn''t. Using the opportunity, she took out something resembling a radio from her backpack card and began to fiddle with it. Chen Qi wasn''t idle either; he directly used two Skill Cards. The cards dissolved at his fingertips, merging into his bloodstream. [You have mastered Shadow Feet Lv1] [You have mastered Shadow Armor Lv1] A surge of heat spread rapidly throughout his body... Chen Qi operated the Spiritual Power within his body, and some black Qi Power appeared on his limbs. Both were upgradable skills, with a maximum level of three! Relying on the accumulation from missions, he now had 8000 Spiritual Points. Upgrading Shadow Feet and Shadow Armor to Lv3 would each require 3000 Spiritual Points. Upgrade! The six thousand Spiritual Points he had saved up vanished in an instant. [Your Shadow Armor has been upgraded to Lv3, increasing the sturdiness of the Shadow Qi Power, and also, your defense has become much more stylish.] [Your Shadow Feet has been upgraded to Lv3, movement technique enhanced, agility increased by +7 points.] Chen Qi felt the vast Extraordinary Power coursing through his body. Second-tier Skill Cards, like the Meditation Technique and Body Forging Skill, also required a period of time to master fully after use, to unleash their real power. Tap tap tap! Chen Qi frowned and looked at Little Raven before him. He saw that Little Raven had taken out a radio at some point and was busily tinkering with it. She was... Chen Qi remembered that the radio in her hands was an Extraordinary Prop for supernatural communication. Chapter 168 Chapter 147 Are You Also a Lord of the Near Seas? Chen Qi was startled. This woman, she was conducting secret espionage work right in front of him! Carrying out such confidential work right in front of me, Little Crow, is this really okay? Little Crow frowned, sweat beads rolling down her forehead as she continually twisted the strange buttons on the radio, transmitting information out across the nearby sea. The Sirens were always close to her, and now, she had finally found an opportunity to transmit the information! Tick tock tick tock! Finally, she pressed the activation button on the radio. Sent... Little Crow heaved a long sigh, her risky task for the day was complete. With this, the pressing demands from above would stop now... Little Crow felt a huge weight lift off her heart, Chen Qi curiously asked: "What is this?" This was a type of encrypted communication, he could only make out the words "deep sea" and "ritual" from the rotating buttons. Chen Qi tried to recall. One of the Black Whale Group''s objectives in counterattacking the nearby sea, aside from gaining first-hand updates on the crack, was to conduct various rituals to seek protection from special entities. However, these summons often resulted in the emergence of some bloodthirsty, twisted creatures. Little Crow turned her head slightly, her lips curving into a devilish smile: "Curiosity killed the cat, this is some confidential information sent to the Black Whale Group. You wouldn''t want to know, nor should you try to guess." Chen Qi muttered, "Dangerous..." The more dangerous it was, the more it thrilled him. Little Crow clapped her hands: "Alright, we should head back to the banquet hall now, it''s been over ten minutes. If we don''t return now, we might be misunderstood." Then, Little Crow quickly straightened her clothes, making sure there was nothing odd on them. "Are we just going out like this? Aren''t you going to make me do something?" S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi asked again. Under these circumstances, it felt strange that Little Crow wasn''t making him do something. Suddenly, Little Crow blinked and seemed to come to a realization: "Oh right, I have something on you!" Having something on someone and not doing something about it always felt odd! "..." A storyline of threats... Chen Qi felt somewhat relieved in his heart. As long as he wasn''t attacked simultaneously, with the help of deep sea water elves, he had the capability to escape in the ocean. Moreover, if Little Crow really threatened him, he could reveal that she was an undercover. At that point, it wasn''t certain who would be afraid of whom. Little Crow fell into deep thought: "If one day I run out of money, I might come asking you for it, and also, if one day, you see my obituary in the newspaper..." Little Crow stared at the door in front of her, as if she saw her childhood and the time she spent preparing at the florist. After becoming an officer, she had lost all freedom; only by firmly grasping Black Whale could she survive in the tumultuous tide. Clap! Little Crow pondered for a long while, then suddenly clapped her hands: "Help me go to Moonstone City Water Flower Street''s florist, buy sixteen bouquets of flowers." Obituary, buy sixteen bouquets of flowers? Chen Qi scratched his head, asking: "Why sixteen?" "Because I liked the year I was sixteen, that year I was preparing for the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom''s exam, and my mother was still alive." Then, uncharacteristically, Little Crow said: "My former assistant, no, the little chef at the Water Elf restaurant, although I don''t know your background, the most important preparation for the future in this vast ocean is to make arrangements for your own memorial day. I''ve seen too many patients who, just before they die, suddenly remember they still had many things left undone. On the ocean, one could die at any moment; you might even encounter a near-sea overlord on a safe route." "Therefore, heirlooms, last words, wills, you should prepare all these..." Memorial day, buying flowers, heirlooms... Chen Qi frowned. What exactly is on the mind of this young doctor every day? Little Crow, though young, was inherently resigned, a typical pessimist. However, being a double agent, the probability of death was indeed very high. "I understand." Chen Qi agreed to her request. Buying sixteen bouquets of flowers was not a difficult task. He had originally thought that discovering his real identity, Little Crow would react more intensely, such as blackmailing him to carry out some confidential spy tasks. Hearing the affirmative answer, Little Crow put her hands behind her back and smiled slightly: "Don''t worry, what are the chances of encountering a near-sea overlord in life? Little chef, I hope your Water Elf restaurant continues to thrive." "Sure, Little Crow." "Hm? ''Little''? Am I that small? Anyway, let''s part here, little chef." "Little Crow, isn''t there anything else you want to say?" "No." ... ... The two returned to the banquet hall. At this moment, the dealings in the banquet hall were heating up even more. Little Raven kept their agreement and returned to her spot, flipping through "Encyclopedia of Sea Beasts: Uses of Slimes." As a deep-sea enthusiast, she couldn''t help but steal a glance at Chen Qi, and the deep-sea water elf perched on his head. This thing looks like a deep-sea slime¡­ Little Raven was filled with envy. Darn, why did I say goodbye just like that! Why was I in such a hurry to come back! Little Raven roared inside her head as she suddenly realized, she hadn''t checked the condition of the sea beast behind Chen Qi! How could this man, stricken with a sea beast''s disease, still be alive! As a deep-sea aficionado and a doctor, she still had so much to do! Regret! Utter regret! Little Raven slumped wearily onto the table. "Still short on money¡­" Chen Qi leaned against the entrance of the banquet hall, pondering about buying a boat after coming ashore. "Chef, thank you for your help, I apologize, we were inconsiderate, exposing you to such danger," the Captain with golden teeth ran over, handed Chen Qi a million shell coins, doubling the agreed reward as an apology! Doubling! Chen Qi counted it. Upon returning, after selling off various things he owned, he should still be able to gather around ten million shell coins. With this one million, that would make it eleven million shell coins. Chen Qi''s goal wasn''t grand, he simply wanted to buy a large travel houseboat. On the boat, it would be sufficient to have a separate bedroom, dining room, restroom, and a ''courtyard'' for basking in the sun. If possible, he would also add a room for the water elf and the little sea witch. If he wanted to ensure the speed of the boat, it seemed his budget was still a bit short¡­ Chen Qi sighed. "Hey! Little chef, you''re quite rich, aren''t you!" Just then, the Siren came over again, swaying her wine glass. This creature below is still watching me... Chen Qi looked up. He really didn''t understand why the Siren was keeping an eye on him. The Siren came closer: "Little chef, we''ve now entered the coastal waters. You must have always been doing business in coastal waters, without any experience in the Crack Sea," Chen Qi replied, "Actually, I''ve been to the Crack Sea¡­" The Siren became more interested: "Oh? Then do you know about the sea witches? My singing is just as enchanting as that of a sea witch, would you like to listen to it?" The Siren cleared her throat. She was extremely bored now and desperately seeking some fun, such as harassing the man in front of her right in front of Little Raven! She found it very exhilarating! Moreover, for some reason, she always felt that the man in front of her was no ordinary person! Chen Qi looked at the Siren speechlessly, wishing he could let her listen to his "Song of Death." He now understood why so many players on the forums wanted to kill the Siren! He will surely not refuse my singing, since I''m so beautiful¡­ The Siren pulled out her violin, ready to play an Enchanting Song. Kid! Surrender to the allure of my voice and the hem of my pomegranate dress! The Enchanting Song, with Chen Qi''s mental resistance, was something he could easily withstand. But, contrary to Chen Qi''s expectation, amid the roaring of great waves, he couldn''t hear the Siren''s singing at all. Boom! A loud booming sound shattered the lively atmosphere of the banquet hall. "We''ve collided! They''re here! Ghosts, they''re here!" At the entrance, a sailor was screaming hysterically. Everyone abruptly turned towards the direction of the main door. "Damn, have we been caught up to then!" The Captain with golden teeth pulled out an imitation Magic Bullet Company Gatling gun: "Ladies and gentlemen, please protect your belongings!" Green flames, like a tide, pushed open the door and surged into the banquet hall: Crack! Crack! Amid the green flames, a large number of white pirate skeletons burning with green fire appeared. In an instant, the banquet hall was overrun with white skeletons. From the blazing green fire, a massive green fire skeleton captain emerged behind the Siren, and with a huge ship anchor in hand, he fiercely smashed it onto the floor. He roared fiercely, with green flames spouting from his spine: "The future king of this sea area, the lord of the nearshore has arrived! Hand over everything you have!" You''re also the lord of the nearshore? Chen Qi looked at the nearly two meters tall green fire skeleton captain. The Crack Sea disaster, green fire ghost pirate ship, a calamity on the sea that loved to rob and aimed to become the lord of the nearshore. A slight smile curled up on Chen Qi''s lips. This was quite a worthy prey. Chapter 169 Energy Core Green flames spread at an astonishing rate, severing the keys of a piano with their heat, crackling and hissing like the battle song of pirates storming a town. The reflection of the flames flickered in Chen Qi''s eyes as he stepped back and quietly observed. On gaming forums, there was an abundance of complaints about the ghost of green fire. The ghost fire from the Blade Phase crack of the "Demon Island Pirates" was a natural disaster caused by a complete distortion, notorious in the early stages of the Witch Sea for its many disgusting mechanics. They were greedy and cruel, they were essentially monsters from the crack. It had two particularly nasty traits. Your journey continues at empire First, the ability to resurrect multiple times. Second, it stole and then fled, unlike most monsters. The pirates of the Ghost Ship were extremely good at escaping, and they taunted during the process. Countless players had their hard-earned possessions stolen away down to their last pair of underwear by just one encounter with the green fire ghost ship. To exact revenge, players had organized campaigns against the green fire ghost ship. But in the end, due to its many disgusting mechanics, players exhausted much effort and failed to defeat the green fire ghost ship. Self-proclaimed as the lord of the nearby seas, the green fire ghost ship met its fate one stormy night when it was about to advance in rank, unfortunately encountering a major storm and the overlord of the nearby seas. In the end, the once dominant ship was devoured by a sea beast. Chen Qi reminisced for a moment. The green fire ghost ship''s two energy cores were extremely rare treasures. They even had the capability to reshape the ship! Whether used as the core of a ship or the engine core of ships, airships, or even Mechas, they were considered perfect. This was why he saw the green fire ghost ship as prey. The towering ghost ship''s captain expelled a passionate flame: "Minions! Engage them!" Screech! Screech! Screech! From within the green flames, a thousand pirate skeletons suddenly surged toward the assembled crowd. The pirate skeletons stuffed all the gold and silver treasures they saw into their bags. At this moment, everyone had finished loading their bullets. "Damned skeletons!" "Damn it, you dare touch my newly bought bag!" Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang! Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang! Under the sheer suppression of firepower, the pirate skeletons struck by heavy bullets turned into white skeletal fragments, scattering across the banquet hall. The entire banquet hall quickly filled with heaps of white bones. Everyone took a breath. Though the number of skeletons was large, not a single skeleton could withstand a single bullet. However, the ghost ship captain in front of Chen Qi flicked a skeletal finger lightly: "My undying crew! Heed the call of the Sea Goddess, arise!" Under the influence of an ancient power, the fallen skeletons creaked, their broken pieces reassembling, and they quickly stood up again. Crack! Crack! Seizing the time it took to reload, the skeletons charged again, devouring the flesh and blood of the people and frantically plundering the possessions on them. Blood scattered across the banquet hall. "Undying skeletons, so it''s this again..." Chen Qi surveyed the scene before him. Unlike common cracks, during a disaster crack, unless one possessed a special identification skill, people would not receive any inspirational prompts. And the green fire ghost ship was exactly a disaster crack that could easily kill upon first encounter without any prior intelligence. This was primarily why it was so complained about by players due to its powerful resurrection ability. As long as they were in the midst of the green ghostly fire, the skeletons regenerated incessantly like a tide, needing only a second. That green flame was truly the most dangerous aspect of the green fire ghost ship! And the green fire originated from the energy core of the ghost ship. Therefore, rather than killing the skeletons, the correct method should be to extinguish the fire and destroy the core. It seemed there was no scholar who knew this, or any Transcendent with identification abilities aboard this ship... Chen Qi scanned the people around him. All their eyes were captivated by the endlessly regenerating skeletons. "There are indeed many fat sheep on this ship!" The ghost ship captain, spewing green fire, fiercely grabbed the huge ship anchor in his hand, looking for his prey. He glanced at the two people in front of him. A chef and a miss in a blue dress. No matter how one looked, it seemed that the miss had more transcendent items and money on her! As the captain of the Ghost Ship, he had to steal the most valuable items! It''s you, Siren! "Take this, my anchor!" The captain grasped the anchor with both hands, leaned forward, and thrust at Siren. Facing the attack of the Ghost Captain, Siren turned around unhurriedly: "Hmm, little brother, you seem scared, don''t be, sister will protect you~" Just as the anchor was about to hit, Siren gently lifted her right hand. Boom! A thunderous noise reverberated through the hall! It was seen that Siren''s delicate hand effortlessly blocked the two-meter-tall Ghost Captain''s anchor attack. Although the green fire ghost ship was quite disgusting, the captain''s strength himself wasn''t strong. As a Third-tier Transcendent, Siren could easily withstand the Ghost Captain''s attack. However, Siren, preoccupied with finding amusement, didn''t notice that some tiny green flames had appeared on her blue dress. Chen Qi reminded: "That..." Siren''s fingers dug into the anchor: "Don''t talk, little chef, watch me perform!" Such a confident woman; undoubtedly, the brains of the Black Whale Group''s officers weren''t quite right... Chen Qi was speechless. Suddenly, a lightning-like glint flashed through the skeleton eyes of the Ghost Captain. His whole body surged like steam, emitting a vast amount of green fire, pressing down fiercely. In a swoosh! Siren''s high heels cracked open. "Such immense power!" Siren''s dress was eroded by the green flames, even oozing fresh blood. Regardless, the Ghost Captain was the core of the Blade Phase disaster; it was too arrogant to think she could block him with just one hand! "Fish scales!" Blue fish scales began to appear on Siren''s skin, and the strength of her body notably increased several-fold. Whoosh! Amid the blustering wind, Siren''s right fist shot out, penetrating through the Ghost Captain''s chest. However, a skeleton has neither heart nor flesh, so such an attack couldn''t kill it! The bones of the Ghost Captain continually collided, releasing a mocking laughter, ridiculing the person in front of him. He spat out green flames: "Nice attack! But I''ll take your treasures!" Siren suddenly realized something, she immediately turned back and looked at her dress. The backpack card hidden deep in her dress had been stolen by the skeleton! In that backpack card were all her important belongings! "Damn it!" Siren could no longer maintain her ladylike facade; she activated her Spiritual Vision, and like a stray dog breaking free, she furiously chased the skeleton amidst the ghostly fires, frantically searching for the thief who had stolen her backpack card. Seeing Siren''s disheveled state, Chen Qi immediately thought of the players chasing the Ghost Ship en masse. Not like the usual pirate robbery. Normally, when two ships engaged in battle, only one ship would survive. But as a notorious shell disaster, the green fire ghost, as the Ghost Ship, aimed only to rob! Steal and then flee, that was the standard maneuver of the Ghost Ship! As Siren left, the Ghost Captain picked up the bones from the ground, placing them at his own chest. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even a Third-tier Transcendent could not avoid their fate of being robbed in these nearby seas. At this pace, becoming the overlord of the nearby seas was only a matter of time... The Ghost Captain looked at the chaotic hall before him, spread his arms as if embracing the moon. Then, a fierce green flame appeared on the Ghost Captain''s face, and he fixed his gaze on Chen Qi: "Time''s almost up, it''s about time for the last order." Chapter 170 Theres Old Six! ``` A small chef probably has nothing of much value on him, even if we robbed him of everything, there wouldn''t be much to gain. The Ghost Ship captain lifted the anchor and said indifferently: "Kid, make your move." Chen Qi silently stared at the Ghost Ship captain before him. Just moments ago, he had roughly calculated the Ghost Ship captain''s strength. This monster''s power and speed were much stronger than those of the Crack''s Lost Ones. Its strength was at the level of a C-tier Crack monster. But the real difficulty lay in the mechanism of the Green Fire Ghost Ship. As long as the engine core of the Ghost Ship remained, the pirate skeletons could be endlessly revived. Even a Third-tier Transcendent would die in the relentless grind of battle due to physical exhaustion. Therefore, to defeat the Green Fire Ghost Ship, the correct choice would be to find the core of the Ghost Ship and either destroy it or take it away. The Ghost Ship was indeed the key to this natural disaster, a lesson learned by players through blood and tears. When facing pirates who robbed and ran, stealing from home was the way to go! "Scram!" Chen Qi kicked out, extinguishing all the green flames around him. Without any hesitation, he decisively passed through the banquet hall towards the deck. "He''s running away?" The Ghost Ship captain wanted to pursue, but the next moment, it felt malice from behind. A girl with black hair was seen holding a tube of dark red potion, fiercely injecting it into the artery of her wrist. The Ghost Ship captain could feel, the black-haired girl was brimming with a murderous aura. Is it necessary to be so angry when I haven''t even robbed you yet... The Ghost Ship captain gripped the anchor. Besides, there was also the cloaked old man on the ground, who was glaring malevolently at the Ghost Ship captain: "Hand over...the Siren''s belongings...skeleton." Carrying the anchor, the Ghost Ship captain let out a cackling laugh: Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Are you looking for the king of these nearby seas? You want some treasure?" ... ... Chen Qi quickly made his way to the deck. The torrential rain instantly soaked his clothes. Most capable individuals had gone to the banquet hall, after all, nothing was more important than the safety of the guests'' belongings. Under the assault of the Ghost Ship, only the frail and helpless sailors remained on deck. In the midst of the storm, they could only cling tightly to the railing, struggling not to be thrown overboard. Chen Qi, standing against the wind and the rain, looked ahead. A massive Ghost Ship loomed in front of them, its sails tattered, yet it swayed eerily in the storm. The Ghost Ship seemed to emerge from the sea of death, its hull covered in rust and seaweed, with green flames burning fiercely upon it. A distance of five hundred meters, impossible to leap across... Chen Qi looked towards the Ghost Ship in the distance. On the Ghost Ship, vague figures of skeletons swayed; they wore tattered pirate clothes, wielded rusty swords and broken muskets, silently awaiting good news from their captain. Unfortunately, he couldn''t activate Residual Fire Touch now, or else, people would discover a target more worthwhile to hunt than the Ghost Ship captain. The blond sailor, upon seeing Chen Qi reach the deck, immediately said: "Guest, don''t even think about jumping into the water. Those skeletons won''t spare anyone beneath the waves; we have already lost many sailors..." "I know, I''m just here to give these monsters a bit of color." "??" The sailors were shocked. When raiding a home, the longer the reach the better! Chen Qi walked toward the bow and took out the large sniper rifle, Giant Killer, he had obtained from the inspector''s ship. To prevent the brand of the gun from being recognized, he wound many bandages around the sniper rifle. The energy core could be used not only as a power core for Mechas but also as the core for ships. Such a rare find could be the finale lot of an auction! Chen Qi, arriving at the bow, excitedly set up his sniper rifle: "Number One, Number Three, Number Four, swim near the Ghost Ship. If anything large falls down, immediately take it into the deep depths of the sea, the deeper the better." The deep-sea Water Elves possessed the ability to operate hundreds, even thousands of meters beneath the sea! Even the skeletons from the Ghost Ship could not venture into the deep sea''s depths. "Wakuvaku! (Yes, master!)" The deep-sea Water Elves quickly dived into the ocean, speeding towards the underside of the Ghost Ship. When it came to the act of robbery, Chen Qi did not think his professional team was any less competent than the notorious Green Fire Ghost Ship! If you want to be the master of the nearby seas, better level up... Chen Qi activated Hunter''s Eye, and not even the seagulls in the storm could escape his sight. The closer the energy core was to the pirate skeletons, the faster their revival. The Ghost Ship had two cores. There should be one core, positioned at the bow of the ship... ``` At a distance of over five hundred meters, given the power of the Giant Slayer, there was no need to consider wind speed... With high inspiration, Chen Qi faintly intuited that beneath the bow of the Ghost Ship, within its cabin, lay an energy core. This was his first time using the Giant Slayer. And his time was extremely limited, for those ghosts would soon flee, returning to their Ghost Ship. No more than two minutes. "Hopefully I''m not wrong." Chen Qi pulled the trigger. Bang! The enormous recoil of the gun made Chen Qi''s body tremble. The Spiral Magic Bullet traced a thunderbolt across the sky, tearing through the storm and darkness! Boom! The continuously rotating Spiral Magic Bullet struck the body of the Ghost Ship, instantly blowing a spiral-shaped hole through it! Immediately after, a deafening explosion sounded, with flames rapidly blooming from the distance! And as the cabin broke open, an energy core, ablaze, appeared in his line of sight! He guessed right! Chen Qi felt exceptionally excited! An intact energy core! With this, his new ship would undergo a qualitative leap! The deep-sea Water Elves No.3, as well as No.4, swiftly charged toward the energy core. "No, too hasty..." Chen Qi furrowed his brow. To his sight, a hundred skeletons aboard the Ghost Ship suddenly took up their scimitars and charged at the Water Elves. The Water Elves had acted too soon. He could no longer use the Spiral Bullets... Chen Qi immediately loaded the incendiary rounds he had acquired from the Black Rabbit. Even ordinary bullets possessed tremendous force under the power of the Giant Slayer. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Qi fired four shots in succession. The skeletons were strung together like candied haws by the bullets, while the Water Elves took the opportunity to use Water Bombs. With a boom! Under the cover of the sniper rifle, the one-meter-wide energy core was seized by the deep-sea Water Elves and plunged into the water, sinking deeper into the sea. Discover hidden content at empire On the Ghost Ship, the pirate skeletons, with heads bowed, could only stare dumbfounded at this scene, at a loss for what to do. "Phew, done!" Chen Qi rose to his feet and offered a slight smile to the pirate skeletons ahead. That energy core was now his! At that moment, green flames began to spread across the deck! "Hit the jackpot! Hit the jackpot!" The skeletons carrying bags also emerged from the cabin, excitedly jumping into the water, swimming towards their Ghost Ship. "Returning with a full haul! What a bunch of fat sheep!" The Ghost Ship captain emerged from the cabin, already battered with scars, yet continually letting out hearty laughter. Just moments ago, it had been killed a whole five times by the little crow and the cloaked elder! But, that was merely a waste of effort! They were the immortal sea monsters, the specters of the high seas! This expedition had netted them a treasure trove of fine clothes, jewelry, and, beyond that, a backpack card of a Third-tier Transcendent! The Ghost Ship captain fiddled with a Gold Coin in its hand. Next up, just follow the green Tidefire back to their Ghost Ship! Out here on the nearby seas, no vessel could catch up to their Ghost Ship. The thrill of looting and escaping felt simply exhilarating! "Gentlemen! Thank you for being so wealthy!" "Gentlemen! Thank you for working so hard to earn money!" "Gentlemen! Do strive to bring me even more treasures!" The tall Ghost Ship captain kept emitting piercing taunts. Its skull-clashing laughter echoed throughout the vast Dove Liner. Until it saw the large sniper rifle in Chen Qi''s hands and its damaged Ghost Ship. The Ghost Ship captain was stunned. Why was its Ghost Ship smoking! And Old Six! Chen Qi blew on the scalding gun muzzle and gave the Ghost Ship captain a slight smile. You may leave now, little ghost. Chapter 171 Going Home The storm kept battering the deck. Chen Qi held the gun in his hand, "Ghost Ship, till we meet again." Watching the energy core sinking into the sea, the skull of the Ghost Ship captain clamped shut with a clattering sound, like the roar of a wild beast. It seemed furious, but anger was useless... Chen Qi touched the barrel of the gun, a faint smile curling at the corners of his mouth. Under the current circumstances, even if the Ghost Ship captain chose to fight to the death, it would only be hastening its own demise. The Ghost Ship captain''s anchor scraped across the rainy ground as it lifted its green-flamed skull: "Human, lord of the coastal waters, will not die easily upon this ocean, nor will the flames of vengeance be extinguished!" "As long as you dare to be in these waters, you will never escape us! Never!" Its voice shook as it tightened its grip on the anchor. Suddenly, the Ghost Ship captain''s movements froze, staring blankly out to the distant sea. There, in the cold sea, a dark little boat was steadily approaching the Dove Travel Vessel. And at the sight of the dark little boat, the Ghost Ship captain''s bones rattled ''clack clack clack.'' Although it spoke fiercely, the skeleton body of the Ghost Ship captain was unexpectedly honest as it dramatically jumped into the ocean, heading frantically toward the Ghost Ship. "That is..." Chen Qi turned his head to look. To be precise, rather than calling it a boat, it looked more like the protruding, scaled head of a monster. One could see, the dark little boat in the distant sea, with a dragon-like head and three rows of bloody teeth, exhaling a blood-red breath. The iron-like tail swung in the wind like a little dog welcoming its master home. It was the coastal overlord... Chen Qi was shocked. He had never expected that the coastal overlord would appear in this place. In the distance, the Ghost Ship calamity immediately activated its engines at full power, fleeing the area at the greatest speed. Was it because of the Extraordinary Fish Bait onboard the small fishing vessel? Chen Qi''s tense emotions finally relaxed, and he let out a long breath. But that Ghost Ship captain sure ran fast... Chen Qi turned to look back. The group led by Captain Goldtooth emerged from the cabin and also saw the Ghost Ship making a long departure in the distance. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They stared at the Ghost Ship in the wind, unable to calm themselves for a long time. Captain Goldtooth staggered over: "Chef, was it you who took a shot at that Ghost Ship?" The Ghost Ship was smoking! Chen Qi put away the Giant Killer in his hand and placed it into his backpack card: "Yes, but it seems to have had no effect for the moment, even though the Ghost Ship has been holed, it seems this travel vessel still can''t catch up to it." "No, the Ghost Ship''s speed has slowed, I''m sorry, Chef, we''re incapable." Goldtooth Captain turned his head, gritting his teeth, and stated a fact: "The propulsion system of the Dove Travel Vessel is also severely damaged; we can''t catch up to the Ghost Ship." To placate the people''s anger, the captain could only continue to reassure, "Please don''t worry, the events in the banquet hall have been reported to the mainland guilds through the Eye of Long Voyage; I believe it won''t be long before Hunter Groups and the navy are dispatched to avenge us." These wealthy merchants, now unconcerned about the state of their clothes, rushed into the rain to voice their complaints. "The navy, trust that bunch of good-for-nothings? It would be better to ask for help from the Hunter Groups on the islands." "Pursue! Captain, I command you! Use the fastest speed! Chase them!" "This Chef has already dealt a heavy blow to the Ghost Ship with his gun, we must be able to catch up." A bunch of people still clung to unrealistic hopes. Particularly Siren of the Black Whale Group, as a Third-tier Transcendent, to have her backpack card stolen by the Ghost Ship captain was a humiliation amongst humiliations. "We must catch up, or else, or else mother will not let me off..." Siren hugged her head with both hands, her hair disheveled, as she curled up and retreated into herself. "Chase them! Chase them for me!" A tall redhead man gripped the collar of Captain Goldtooth and bellowed. There''s no use chasing them..., you can''t catch up... Chen Qi silently complained to himself. Even having lost a core, the Ghost Ship''s speed was still far beyond that of a damaged passenger ship. A cold voice, in an instant, quieted everyone down. Little Crow leaned against the ship''s railing, observing the distant Ghost Ship, completely drenched by the rain: "Chasing is pointless, we must reach land as soon as possible, for sea beasts have already surrounded us in this storm." Little Crow shook her head. The route they had chosen was supposed to be the safest, but now, Little Crow could feel that a large number of Sea Beasts were gathering near the passenger ship! Why was this happening? How could this voyage have neared the Sea Overlord... Little Crow smiled bitterly with resignation: "Everyone, our luck is not good, if we do not wish to lose our lives or be targeted by the Sea Overlord, we must reach land as soon as possible." The four words ''Sea Overlord'' washed over the crowd like icy tides, extinguishing their anger. No one wanted to become food for the sea beasts. After much deliberation, everyone finally gave up on the pursuit. Just as the captain had said, in this matter, they could only hope for the navy and the Hunter Group. Captain Goldtooth also let out a long sigh of relief as he observed the commotion beneath the distant sea. Having sailed the seas for so many years, it was the first time he felt grateful for the sea beasts... Due to damage to the power system, the Dove passenger ship could not reach Moonstone City directly. After some discussion, they decided to dock at Maro Town on the Moonstone Islands. Captain Goldtooth looked at the map: "Everyone, we will temporarily dock at Maro Island until the ship is repaired, after which we can head to Moonstone City." Chen Qi was slightly surprised; he hadn''t expected the ship''s final destination to be his home, Maro Town. It would be a good opportunity to take a rest and find a shipbuilder to repair the little houseboat. ... ... At dawn the next day, the lighthouse shone amidst the storm. Port of Maro Town. Your adventure continues at empire As the Crack Tide continued to worsen, Maro Island had become crowded with adventurers and a mass of ships. Little Crow, not wanting to reveal Chen Qi''s identity and fearing the defensive power of Maro Town, didn''t speak to Chen Qi but sneaked away with the dispirited Siren soon after they reached Maro Island. Chen Qi exhausted himself getting the little houseboat off the Dove passenger ship. Splash! The little houseboat hit the water. Chen Qi jumped inside the houseboat and stealthily glanced over. The little sea sprite hidden in the bucket was undiscovered, and Hai Yunduo, under the pressure of the little sea sprite, was behaving well. "Good, good..." Chen Qi let out a long sigh of relief and then closed the boat door. Just then, he heard a familiar female voice behind him. "Captain, are you saying that you''ve encountered the Sea Overlord and the Ghost Ship?" Captain Goldtooth sat on the dock, his face filled with worry: "Yes! I apologize for the trouble, it''s our passenger ship''s responsibility." "I will report this matter to the Meteorological Bureau and the navy and deal with it as soon as possible." Captain Goldtooth suddenly remembered something: "Oh, beginner mentor, there''s a Transcendent on my ship whose boat is broken, do you have any spare shipbuilders in this town?" Chapter 172 Ghost Fire Core "Chef?" With a glance, An followed Captain Gold Tooth''s line of sight and suddenly noticed Chen Qi''s little houseboat! "Back and not a word..." An whispered to herself, stepping lightly like a cat, sneaking up behind Chen Qi. She had encountered Chen Qi''s little houseboat once before in Sea Demon Gorge. However, due to the navy''s actions, she could only warn Chen Qi to avoid entering the Sea Demon Gorge. After that, she hadn''t seen Chen Qi again. Where did this guy run off to? And what happened in the Sea Demon Gorge? An had many questions, but in the end, she simply said: "Welcome back, Qi." Recognizable voice... Chen Qi firmly shut the boat door and clapped his hands: "Teacher An, long time no see." An nodded: "Not that long. Didn''t we meet in Sea Demon Gorge? You advanced to second-tier, Qi, your trip to Sea Demon Gorge went well, right?" Certain things couldn''t be said... Chen Qi said excitedly: "No issues. I honestly sold barbecue on Sea Demon Island and made a lot of money." "Honestly?" "You and honesty?" An Weilan''s eyes rolled like a skeptical kitten: "Didn''t do anything else?" "Do I look that suspicious?" Chen Qi laughed: "I also went to the crack, got some good stuff, skill cards and such, and completed a few commissions on the side." Quite the haul... An''s lips curled into a subtle smile: "Is that so? Good thing you didn''t get deep into Sea Demon Gorge, or you might have become a toy for the witches and Black Hunters. I''ve heard from the navy that they killed loads of pirates. Not just that, on the night of the event, that Black Hunter even cruelly abused the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau investigators with snake-like tentacles, sowing evil seeds within them." "Like this!" An mimicked the gesture of tentacles with her five fingers, but her fingers were not long, looking more like a waving lucky cat paw. "??? "When did I torture them...?" Chen Qi paused. How did the rumors get so out of hand? An reminisced about the scene in Sea Demon Gorge, as she had witnessed the battle. Unfortunately, due to the Sea Demon, she couldn''t experience the strength of the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch. "Sorry, got carried away." An sidestepped to inspect Chen Qi''s battered little houseboat. The hull had been mercilessly battered by giant waves, with numerous cracks and scratches marring its originally smooth wooden surface, some parts even torn apart. Originally, the houseboat was a scrap-built small boat, and after being battered by wind and rain, it bore even more scars. Encountered the Nearshore Dominator, the ghost ship disaster, and a storm on the way back... An frowned. What bad luck... Yet Chen Qi dared to sail this wrecked boat to the Crack Sea, a suicidal mission! One could even say he was quite lucky to return alive. A new boat was needed, but current prices... Under the Crack Tide, ship prices had risen significantly! Some renowned boats saw a threefold increase in price. An shook her head, took out her work journal, and made a note: "Many ships have encountered maritime accidents recently. We''ve hired many ship repairmen in Maro Town too. I''ll book one for you. You can head to the dry dock in an hour." "Thanks, Teacher An." "It''s my duty. Oh, Qi, are you free tonight?" "Tonight?" Chen Qi tilted his head. Even if the houseboat was repaired, it couldn''t be inhabited. After dealing with the Sea Beast base, he planned to return to Maro Town and have a good sleep. "After the boat''s repaired, I might head to Moonstone City for a bit, but I should be back tonight. What do you need?" An blushed and coughed twice: "Recently, I have a friend... no, a dwarf craftsman in Maro Town who wants to celebrate with a meal." "Isn''t it that you''re craving something? Chen Qi asked, "Need a chef?" An swallowed a gulp. "Yes, and... if possible, could you make some dessert? The Devil''s Spicy Firebird is truly terrifying." An rubbed her rear, a wave of bad memories surfacing! Her rear felt an imaginary pain; the chef before her wasn''t just good at normal cooking! He also excelled at devilish cuisines! Last time, she was supposed to enjoy the meal! But now, all she could recall was Chen Qi''s stir-fried Devil''s Spicy Firebird! S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No problem." Chen Qi thought about it. An flipped through her work journal: "Qi, if you''re looking to buy a ship, tonight, maybe I can find someone for you." "Alright." Maro Town was developing better and better, with upgraded defenses, various shops, and shipyards receiving comprehensive upgrades. Chen Qi found a place to hide Hai Yunduo and the Water Elf, then headed to Maro Town, purchasing ingredients, baking tools, an oven, and new clothes. ... ... By afternoon. With the boat repaired, Chen Qi sailed the battered houseboat back to his Sea Beast base. Unexpectedly, the net cages were intact, and the Ghost Fire Fish were well-behaved. But unfortunately, the Nearshore Dominator had disappeared. "Hai Yunduo, little Sea Demon, from now on, this will be your home." Chen Qi eagerly placed ten fluffy Hai Yunduo into the net cage. At the same time, the little green algae swam in the white tree land. "Wabi-wabi! (This place is our territory)" The Hai Yunduo declared their sovereignty over the white tree land! "???" Immediately, the hot-tempered Ghost Fire Fish ignited in rage. This was Lord Chen Qi''s territory; below it was the Deep Sea Water Elf and the Nearshore Dominator, then the Ghost Fire Fish. These new Hai Yunduo dared to claim the white tree land! The Ghost Fire Fish erupted in flames, battling the Hai Yunduo! "Don''t fight, it''s burning my money..." Chen Qi shook his head, taking out the heart fruit he had obtained in the Deep Sea Titan Land. Legendary Transcendent food from the Deep Sea Titan. But the heart fruit wasn''t suitable for grilling, boiling, or stir-frying. It was better for making desserts. Only by cooking better dishes could the Soul Seasoning''s true power be realized. Additionally, after digesting the fruit, one had to sleep well. Chen Qi hadn''t found the right opportunity to eat the heart fruit, the heart fruit''s flavor leaned towards pineapple, ideal for making desserts. Chen Qi cut the fruit into small pieces, then took out the baking tools, mixing egg whites, corn oil, milk, and flour, adding lemon juice in batches, stirring it into batter, and finally placing it into the oven to bake the cake base. Then, using fresh cream, sugar, and the secret powder from Maro Town''s pastry chef, he made a bowl of whipped cream. He then layered the cake base with the cream, adding chopped heart fruit pieces and pre-made pineapple jam in between, creating a five-layered cake. Finally, sprinkling the crucial Soul Seasoning! A delectable five-tier heart fruit cake was finished in an instant. [You have cooked the Transcendent Heart Fruit Cake (Pineapple Flavor), gaining 700 Spiritual Points!] 700 Spiritual Points! A nice gain, Chen Qi took a light bite. The sweet and sour taste of the fruit and the flavor of the cream exploded in his mouth. The fruit''s texture leaned towards pineapple, with a hint of sweetness and sour. "Not bad at all." Gradually, Chen Qi felt a strong power emanating from his body, as the fruit digested, his body underwent remarkable changes. His muscles became firmer and more powerful, each inch of skin brimming with vitality. His bones and blood underwent significant changes too. Above all, his heart transformed. The heart became stronger and more resilient. Chen Qi could clearly feel his stamina and strength enhanced. Thump! Thump! [You consumed the heart fruit cake, increasing Constitution by 10 points! Strength by 8 points!] [You acquired self-healing ability (Medium), enhancing your recovery capacity.] [You gained toxin resistance (Medium)] "Self-healing ability medium!" Chen Qi couldn''t help but exclaim. Self-healing ability medium, it was a guarantee for many perfect gene surgeries! While consuming the Golden Scale Fish, he had gained minor self-healing ability. But "self-healing ability medium" was a special trait often obtained by second-tier Cup-shaped Transcendents or monsters! This not only increased recovery speed for external wounds but also enabled slow regrowth of severed limbs. With healing potions and bandages, one could even reattach a severed hand on the spot! Quite a remarkable trait. Next, Chen Qi looked at his strength and constitution. 10 points of Constitution and 8 points of Strength, his highest attribute gain in a single instance. Now, with a Constitution of 38 points, he could stand against monsters. Such development and top-notch Transcendent fruit... Chen Qi mused. At that moment, gurgling noises rose from the sea. "Waku-waku! (Master, help, help!)" Deep Sea Water Elves No.1, No.3, and No.4 were struggling to surface, carrying an energy core emitting green flames. The Deep Sea Water Elves were really strong... Chen Qi helped place the energy core on the tree. Explore new worlds at empire "Good job, little guys." Chen Qi patted the Deep Sea Water Elves'' heads, then looked up with them at the energy core. The massive energy core, nearly a meter in width, constantly emitted a warm green flame. Chen Qi lightly touched the energy core. [Ghost Fire Energy Core: Nature Form: Hammer, Lamp Description: Born from the master-level Ghost Artisan''s energy core, containing powerful Transcendent energy, can provide immense power, suitable for engine creation! When fully activated, its energy could even reshape the appearance of a ship (or other creation), generating a large amount of green ghost fire.] Reshape the appearance? Chen Qi glanced at the energy core. Maybe he could race with ghost fire on the sea? Chapter 173 Expansion of the Sea Beast Breeding Base "Wakuvaku! (Master, this one is huge! So much energy!)" The curious Water Elf No. 3 approached and hugged the energy core. Puff! Puff! The body of Water Elf No. 3 instantly electrified, emitting some green ghost fire. Water Elves have a strong ability to absorb Transcendent elements, and when they absorb too many elements, their bodies undergo permanent evolution. However, Water Elf No. 3, having already absorbed powerful deep-sea elements, faced difficulties in evolving again. It was unknown what Water Elf No. 2, in the hands of the Flower Witch, had become. "Stop playing around, Number Three; you''ll turn into a ghost fire sprite that scares everyone all day," Chen Qi said. Chen Qi pulled No. 3 from the Ghost Fire Core and touched its soft body. The freshly warmed No. 3''s body temperature was just right, almost like a hot water bottle. He found a white root sticking out of the water, sat on it, and took out the Ice Demon Pirate Group''s sea map, along with the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure map. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One had to admit, the Deep Sea Hunter lived up to his legendary name. Even the finger-sized Water Elves were rare treasures. The more Chen Qi interacted with the Water Elves, the more he found them cute and capable. Normally, even a Beast Tamer''s contract with their beast could hardly achieve such close cooperation. Now, a mere glance from Chen Qi, and the Water Elf understood his command. Regrettably, the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure was ultimately the Deep Sea Hunter''s. The treasures of the Deep Sea Hunter within the near sea had already been found, while the rest lay deep within the Crack Sea. In the depths of the Crack Sea, due to the cracks, the entire ocean''s weather was extremely abnormal. Great whirlpools, volcanic eruptions, snowstorms, blade rains, ghost spirits... No one knew what they would encounter while sailing the ocean. Currently though, the small houseboat could not even withstand the simplest storm. "Before the next voyage, I must get a new ship," Chen Qi said as he clapped his hands. However, acquiring a ship capable of withstanding the special energy core was a difficult task. An unimaginably high price... Chen Qi shook his head, got up, and began to rebuild the White Tree area. First, he expanded the breeding area, placed floating net cages, and designated feeder boxes, setting aside a special space for the Hai Yunduos. Next, he marked out a planting area for growing sea sugarcane, which also beautified the environment of the White Tree area. The powdered sugar produced from the sea sugarcane was a considerably good condiment. "Planting area, breeding area; I need a workspace too..." Chen Qi surveyed the surroundings, found a protruding tree trunk, and set up a small wooden stool, a small table for food and books, and a box for items, creating a simple outdoor workstation. Clang! Clang! Clang! Chen Qi and Water Elf No. 3 worked diligently. After being busy for a while, the sea beast base was successfully upgraded. Chen Qi sat on the wooden stool, ready to process the Hai Yunduos and Ghost Fire Fish. Enjoy new tales from empire Suddenly, a soft, slippery green tentacle tugged at the hem of his clothes. Chen Qi looked down. It was the tentacle hair of a small green algae. The small green algae blinked its crimson eyes, showed its crimson fangs, and tugged at his clothes again with its tentacle hair. "Lalalala! (Master, I want a place to sing!)" "Lalalala! (I want the Hai Yunduos and Ghost Fire Fish to listen to the beautiful singing!)" A singing spot, and why are you also calling me master like the Water Elves... Chen Qi fell into thought. Sea demons are typical of communal creatures. He hadn''t thought he would bring back a little sea demon when he went to sea. But now that he had brought it back, he couldn''t let it run loose. "Please wait a moment..." Chen Qi, holding his black blade, headed directly to the center of the White Tree area, the tall White Tree. It took some time, but he constructed a small ''bird nest'' singing stage high up on the branches using stacked branches. Not bad... Chen Qi jumped down from the White Tree''s branches. "Little green algae, if you want to sing in the future, you can sing up there," Chen Qi told it. Then, Chen Qi took out the ''Siren small harp'' he had obtained in the Sea Demon Land. Keeping the harp with him was undoubtedly a waste of his musical talent. How about giving it to Little Green Algae? Chen Qi handed the harp to Little Green Algae. "Oh, oh, oh, oh!" The tentacle hair of Little Green Algae excitedly trembled like a wriggling cluster of seaweed! This little harp was given by their Sea Demon kind to full-grown Sea Demons who had a great success in singing! It was also a form of respect for Chen Qi''s singing from the adult Sea Demons! They never expected that the master would transfer such a precious thing to Little Green Algae! Could it be that the master recognized my singing? Little Green Algae excitedly picked up the small harp and played a song of praise: "Lalala~ (Praise! Praise my great master!)" "Lalalalala~ (Praise! My great master, you will rule this sea area!)" "Lalalalalala! (Praise! My great master, humans will eventually crawl under our tentacles!)" What on earth are you singing? Why does Little Green Algae look more and more like, more like a monster turned cultist? Chen Qi rubbed his head. Hopefully, it doesn''t mess things up. Chen Qi clapped his hands: "Little Green Algae, it''s fine to sing, but you must sing songs that are beneficial to mental and physical health. You can''t sing strange songs, especially dangerous ones, like the songs of death," "Otherwise, I''ll sun-dry you like salted fish," Chen Qi emphasized. If he let Little Sea Demon wreak havoc, the White Tree area would surely have an abundance of Ghost Fire Fish and Hai Yunduo corpses. "Mmm-hmm." Little Green Algae obediently nodded its head, swaying its fish tail as it struggled with the small harp to jump onto the large white tree''s stage. Then, it puffed out its chest, holding the small harp with its small hands and tentacle hair. Tentacle hair and small hands collectively plucked the strings. "Lalala~" The sound of the small harp was clear and melodious, wafting along with the singing in the sea breeze. The surrounding sea surface began to show subtle ripples. The Ghost Fire Fish and Hai Yunduo that were fighting also quieted down, lifting their heads in the water, hopping about like fans of Little Green Algae. As if to celebrate the establishment of its new home, Little Green Algae played especially earnestly. Pretty decent music... Chen Qi listened, and suddenly, a special prompt jumped in front of him. [You listened to the Song of Growth, your development speed increased.] "Song of Growth..." Chen Qi was slightly startled. Little Green Algae, you know this song too! The Song of Growth, a song familiar to Cultivators, planters, and wandering poets of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, slightly increases the growth rate of plants and animals. For Chen Qi at the moment, this song could help him better assimilate his extraordinary power. Beyond that, it could also help produce new materials faster from Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire Fish. Although the speed of improvement wasn''t much, it was still a good song. In the melodious singing, Chen Qi took out his sheep-shearing scissors and the razor for scraping ghost fire oil, then threw a glance at Deep Sea Water Elf No.1. Take action! Taking advantage of the moment Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire Fish were engrossed in the singing, Deep Sea Water Elf executed the tasks like a bandit, tying Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire Fish in batches in front of him. "Hehehe." Chen Qi fiddled with Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire Fish with both hands. After some time, the ghost fire oil filled a small jar, and the scented cloud fur from Hai Yunduo filled a wooden box. Because of market conditions, ghost fire oil couldn''t be sold at too high a price right now, so rather than trading it, it was better to keep it for personal use. The value of the scented cloud fur, however, was quite high. Even without specifically contacting somebody who buys luxury items, selling it off cheap, this batch of scented cloud fur could sell for at least four million! An unimaginably high price! Chen Qi neatly organized the cloud fur from Hai Yunduo and put it inside the backpack card. "It must be sold quickly." The cloud fur of Hai Yunduo requires careful preservation. If left in the backpack card for too long, the quality would greatly reduce. After a busy day, the Sea Beast base was back in order, and Deep Sea Water Elf had also learned how to completely shear the Hai Yunduo''s fur. Chen Qi looked up at the sky, and before he knew it, it was already afternoon. It was time to head back to Maro Town. "Little Green Algae, keep training the Ghost Fire Fish and Hai Yunduo! I''m heading off first! If you encounter any accidents, hide, and don''t fight harshly." After instructing Little Green Algae, Chen Qi got up and headed for Maro Town. Chapter 174 Rest Well ``` ... At night, the stars scattered their light and the waves glistened. The little houseboat, following the direction of the lighthouse, headed to Maro Town''s harbor along with many adventurous ships. The old lighthouse keeper waved at Chen Qi. Looking up, Chen Qi thought of the first time he returned to Maro Town. The ramshackle houseboat moored at the Maro Town dock, creaking. Chen Qi placed the Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 on his shoulder and then disembarked at Maro Town''s harbor. Now was the time to return. Chen Qi walked on the small dock path, looking around. He hadn''t noticed the changes in Maro Town when he had returned last time. With the Crack Tide, Shell Country''s officials had built defense facilities and a weather tower in Maro Town, and the keen-nosed merchants didn''t miss this opportunity, starting to buy up a large number of shops in Maro Town. Today, Maro Town was no longer the same, this island, once home only to fishermen and miners, and shunned by countless people, now gathered outstanding adventurers from inside Shell Country and even from abroad. Chen Qi walked forward and noticed the surprising addition of a ''weapon store'', ''Moonstone City Hunter Association Branch'', and ''potion shop'' near the dock. Merchants and adventurers chatted boisterously on the dock. Chen Qi perked up his ears. Two merchants, one tall and one thin, were conversing. "The Ghost Ship robbed our merchant vessel, we must deploy the Hunter Group to take back everything that belongs to us!" "Take back everything, you don''t know, when the Ghost Ship faced the Golden Canary Trading Company''s ship, they even circled the merchant ship singing songs." The devastation wrought by the Ghost Ship made both men heave a long sigh. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Alas... if it continues like this, even the nearby sea routes won''t be safe, why don''t we find a new trade route, like some dangerous sea areas, such as that White Tree place." "Shut up, do you know the tragic White Tree incident with the black rabbit? Just wait, there''s a shipwright from the Steam Hand Company who, supposedly, can build ships that surpass the speed of the Ghost Ship." "Forget it, let''s not think about these troubling matters. Did you hear that, today''s bonfire party in Maro Town has invited many renowned chefs!" The Ghost Ship, new trade routes, a shipwright from Steam Hand... Chen Qi shook his head secretly. Under the influence of the Crack Tide, even the nearby sea was not that peaceful. I advise you not to go to the White Tree... Chen Qi couldn''t bother to rest, he quickened his pace towards the center of Maro Town, to the bonfire evening. In the center of Maro Town, an open-air banquet had already been set up, accommodating over five hundred people judging by the number of tables. Such a grand feast would never have been held in Maro Town in the past. Chen Qi looked around for Teacher An''s whereabouts. However, before finding Teacher An, he spotted the slick mayor of Maro Town first. The mayor of Maro Town was discussing land rental with a major merchant. The mayor had spent his life fretting over his children''s affairs, married a wife two heads taller than him, and worked hard to earn money, all to establish a family lineage like those nobles. But to his surprise, the money he had worked for his entire life was overshadowed by the profits from the Crack Tide. Now with money in hand, the mayor planned to find a tall woman with genetic mutations for his son, Little Maro, to improve their family''s genetics and set their lineage on the path of mutants! This was the fastest and most cost-effective route to creating a great family! Seeing Chen Qi, the mayor excused himself from the major merchant and approached: "Long time no see, Qi, I heard you''ve become a famous chef, a super chef!" Chen Qi smiled: "No, my rise to fame is mainly thanks to the White Dove Times'' coverage; my cooking skills are still far from those of a true master." After exchanging a few pleasantries, the mayor admired Chen Qi even more upon hearing he was heading to the Crack Sea. Suddenly, the mayor remembered he had an unwed daughter and asked curiously: "Is that so, Qi, are you interested in settling down in Maro Town?" The mayor''s eyes gleamed with anticipation. Although Chen Qi hadn''t attended an academy, in his view, Chen Qi''s talent was only slightly below An''s. If Chen Qi were to settle in Maro Town, with his current fame, he would definitely revive Maro Town''s reputation with a popular restaurant, attracting even more tourists! Settle down? There''s no talk of settling down in this era, the wave is king! Chen Qi shook his head: "I have no intention of settling down for the time being, by the way, Mr. Mayor, do you know any merchants in the luxury goods business?" Compared to traveling to Moonstone City to sell the cloud fluff, going directly to the mayor was also a good option. Rejected... the mayor sighed: "Indeed, you and An are the same, people who can''t settle down... Wait, luxury goods business?" "While sailing the Crack Sea, I was extremely lucky to get a bit of Hai Yunduo''s cloud fluff." "What?" "Hai Yunduo''s fluff." "Cloud Roe sheep''s wool!" The mayor looked at Chen Qi with a suspicious face. ``` The bath product made from the cloud wool of Hai Yunduo could turn dark, tanned skin into fair, delicate skin that seemed like it could be easily broken with a gentle blow, and it was safe and pollution-free. That was the precious bath product his wife had been longing for, so he knew quite well the qualities of Hai Yunduo''s cloud wool. Such an item was indeed a rare treasure! "Where did you get the supply channel from?" Although there weren''t many capable young people in Maro Town, those who were capable were ruthlessly efficient... The mayor of Maro Town thought for a moment and said, "Cloud wool is popular anywhere. I''ll try my best to help you find some, but these merchants are shrewd. Without a sufficient supply, they might drive a hard bargain." The mayor of Maro Town introduced him to several merchants'' information. Chen Qi noted down this information. After tonight, he would be able to sell all the cloud wool from Hai Yunduo and earn at least four million Shell Coins. "Qi, Qi..." At that moment, An''s voice came from behind him. "Cough cough, someone''s inviting me for a drink. I''ll go and drink with An''s father and show this tavern owner what a real ''King of Drinks'' is!" The mayor of Maro Town coughed twice and immediately took his wine glass to another part of the banquet, shamelessly looking for An''s father. Chen Qi turned around and there was An. She had her hair tied in a side ponytail, with a few strands casually falling beside her ears, adding a touch of cleverness and languor. Wearing a white lace dress adorned with delicate cloud patterns, it was very simple yet radiated a unique charm. So she does have other clothes... Chen Qi remarked to himself. An was typically a workaholic, a real grind, without the time to dress up carefully; she mostly wore her school''s battle mage robes. In her wardrobe, there were at least ten identical mage robes. Chen Qi rubbed his hands together, preparing to showcase his cooking skills. "An, where''s the kitchen? I''ll go and meet the chefs here!" An didn''t respond but looked him up and down like a curious cat, scanning Chen Qi from top to bottom, left to right, like a professional doctor. Then she put up her finger with a serious expression, "Dark circles, bloodshot eyes, Spiritual Power in disarray, signs of a cold, and just yesterday, you encountered a Ghost Ship and a big storm! And just now, you were still discussing business with the mayor of Maro Town!" "Not only that, but you also didn''t get a good sleep before heading out to sea to Moonstone City today!" Ah? Chen Qi felt a bit dazed by An''s barrage of words. Then, An lifted her head and spoke with a lowered voice, "Continuous travel leads to continuous stress, and too much stress can be deadly, Qi! What you need now is rest, lay aside your thoughts and get a good rest!" Get a good rest... Chen Qi touched his shoulder, suddenly feeling a wave of fatigue sweeping over his body. The constant traveling had indeed worn him out. He had just not realized it until now. As Chen Qi listened to An''s nagging, he suddenly remembered another nickname for her¡ªMom An. Though An''s expression was often like that of a cold robot, in reality, she was very adept at observing others. Chen Qi demanded, "So, there''s no need for a chef from Water Elf Restaurant at the banquet tonight? But you clearly said today''s banquet needed a chef." An, however, had called him over even though there was no chef work obviously needed. Ah? An suddenly got stuck. She didn''t know how to respond, "Today... last minute... we found a few master chefs, Qi. You''ve barely come back from the dangerous Sea Demon Gorge; you should just enjoy the good food." An''s voice was faltering, robotic, unsure of how to respond. "..." Chen Qi looked around; the tables were laid with delicious dishes, aromatic and inviting. Read latest stories on empire Indeed, he wasn''t in need of money for cooking now. Moreover, he had been too busy lately, like a player constantly moving forward. Taking a break to enjoy some good food once in a while might be a nice option. Chen Qi stretched out his stiff body, "Alright then, thanks for your concern, Teacher An." At that moment, An inexplicably blushed, "It''s what I should do, I have no other inten... tenti... ons... um..." She suddenly realized she was stammering and hurriedly patted her face with her hand, turning her cheeks crimson as she explained, "Cough cough, besides making sure you rest well, oh right, tonight''s banquet in Maro Town also includes a famous shipwright! If you have the chance, you might approach the shipwright to commission a ship!" A shipwright? Chen Qi followed An''s gaze to the center of the banquet. There, a middle-aged man with unkempt facial hair was seated. He wore light armor and had a look of melancholy. Chen Qi was slightly startled. This man was also a member of the Ice Demon Pirate Crew, someone who didn''t like humans. Chapter 175 Mature Big Sister The sea breeze gently blew, the campfire crackled and burned, casting everyone''s faces in a warm red glow. Chen Qi and An found a vacant table, opened a bottle of wine. Pop! The two clinked glasses, celebrating that both of them were alive and well at this Crack Tide juncture. "The taste isn''t bad." Chen Qi blissfully bit into a juicy beef rib, enjoying the feeling of indulging in delicious food without having to cook it himself. As he ate, Chen Qi kept an eye on the shipbuilder nearby. An was a minor celebrity as a genius, just as he was as a chef. However, at that moment, not many people came to chat with them. Everyone''s attention was fully captured by the shipbuilder from Steam Hand. A shipbuilder from the Steam Hand Company, even in the Witch Sea, was a rare existence. Chen Qi tried hard to recall information about this shipbuilder. His name was Bri, a Third Rank Hammer Phase mechanic, also known as Steam Ironhand, a covert member of the Ice Demon pirate crew, who had been collecting information from the inland and coastal regions for the Ice Demon pirate crew. In the mid-game, the Ice Demon pirate crew''s famously formidable aquatic juggernaut, the "Deep-Sea Giant Shark," was also born from the hands of this legendary shipbuilder. It could be said that he was one of the strongest shipbuilders in the Witch Sea. His appearance in the coastal waters¡ªcould it be because of Little Crow and the others? Chen Qi fell into deep thought. An looked at Chen Qi''s face and said softly, "Qi, if you want a new boat, you can talk to this shipbuilder. I heard his shipbuilding craft is very impressive," But as she spoke, An''s voice suddenly dropped: "However, this shipbuilder..." Chen Qi anticipated: "An? Is there something troublesome about this shipbuilder''s character? A bit eccentric, that even with money, you can''t get him to build a ship?" Ah? An''s eyes widened. Chen Qi had completely guessed what she was about to say next. A feeling of being seen through¡­ An gave a slight smile, thinking of herself as someone quite adept at hiding her emotions. Chen Qi propped his face with his hand. Although he had heard of the shipbuilder Bri''s great reputation, he knew very little about him personally. The only thing he knew was that the shipbuilder had an abnormal mind. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ice Demon pirate crew, aside from the enigmatic Palu who was earnest in his work and zealous in unearthing historical secrets, did not have a single normal person. Seeing that she had piqued Chen Qi''s interest, An continued to explain: "I heard that this shipbuilder is the son of a top engineer at Steam Hand Company, and he''s already in his thirties, but he doesn''t have a wife yet and is currently being pressured to marry. Maybe you can start from there." "Pressured to marry?" Chen Qi was dumbfounded. Is there marriage pressure in another world too? An stealthily glanced at her drunk father. In Maro Town, there were many who married early, but her father was completely different, almost wishing for his daughter to become a nun, living a sober and ascetic life. Her father believed she had the potential to become a legend! Becoming a legend meant possessing the power to do as one pleased! An herself thought the same, but the difficulty of becoming a legend far exceeded her imagination. Just the first step, a Fourth Rank Occupation Card, blocked countless talented individuals. An''s Flame Skill teacher, also from a poor background, became a Third Rank Magic Master at the age of twenty, but at fifty, she still had not found a legendary Occupation Card. Without opportunities or the support of a major family, this Flame Skill teacher might still not advance to Fourth Rank by sixty. For someone like Chen Qi, if he had aspirations of advancing to Fourth Rank, the most reliable method would be to marry into a great family and then join their high-casualty military service, stationed at the edges of the world for three years to obtain a Fourth Rank Occupation Card. That is also why, when Chen Qi had initially refused Old Bai Ou''s invitation, An was so shocked. An put away her complex thoughts and looked with Chen Qi towards the distant shipbuilder, Bri. Under the onslaught of the Ghost Ship, only Bri had the skills to build ships faster than the Ghost Ship! Therefore, these merchants all showed obsequious smiles. "Mr. Bri, I''ve heard you''re single, and my daughter has also reached a suitable age for marriage," said a prominent merchant, introducing his blond and curvy daughter to Bri. The merchant''s daughter had beautiful blond hair and a shapely figure; her only flaw was somewhat thick lips. However, Bri did not even glance her way and shook his head: "Ladies and gentlemen, please stop trying to set me up with potential matches. My standards are quite high; I only like mature older women, and I have no intention of getting married at all. As for building ships, I will take some new orders once the Ghost Ship incident is over." Chen Qi downed a cup of wine. "Mature older women?" An and Chen Qi both crossed their arms, furrowed their brows, and then shook their heads at the same time. Damn it! Neither of them knew any mature older women. Seeing the gloomy expression on the faces of the two, the Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 poured them some grape wine. Discover more stories at empire An wryly smiled and said, "Chen Qi, it seems like we''re out of options. You should know, that merchant''s daughter is famous far and wide for her beauty." "..." Chen Qi fell into contemplation. He indeed needed a good ship now. If he could get this shipbuilder to do the work, then his ship would have the capacity to sail the Crack Sea! But to get the shipbuilder to act, one must touch upon his psychological sore spot. "Is there any way to threaten, or hoodwink, this shipbuilder?" The first person Chen Qi thought of was the pirate crew of the Ice Witch, the capricious captain Palu. In the gaming forums, it was mentioned that the Ice Witch pirate crew took great pride in their image, especially that of their captain and their crew. No matter what, Palu was one of the four emperors. But their captain was too indecorous, not only dressing up as a woman but also often doing servant''s work. These things were stains severely tarnishing the image of the Ice Witch pirate crew! If they could find Palu and take photos of him in women''s attire, perhaps they could threaten the sailors of the Ice Witch pirate crew with those photos! Alas, Palu wasn''t around, and with his current status, doing such things would be tantamount to suicide. "Troublesome..." Chen Qi muttered. An sensed Chen Qi''s distress: "Chen Qi, don''t worry. In our Witch Sea, there are many impressive shipyards. When the time comes, I''ll help you inquire and finding a small houseboat with full power won''t be an issue." No, An, what I want is a large houseboat capable of carrying a Ghost Fire core! And this requires a top-notch professional shipbuilder... Chen Qi drank another glass of grape wine: "I''ll go and give it a try first." "Ehhhhh?" An bit her tongue, clenched her fists, and looked at Chen Qi incredulously! Do you actually know a mature big sister? When did that happen? Before An could interrogate him, Chen Qi picked up the grape wine, walked over to Briley: "Mr. Briley, I may have a way to point out a clear path for your marriage troubles." The shipbuilder Briley, who had been single for many years, shook his head: "Gentlemen, why can''t we just eat properly? I am the kind of man who stays true to one. If I can''t find my ideal match, I would rather stay single till death. Sadly, the woman of my dreams doesn''t exist in this world." Briley had had enough of everyone''s nagging. He had come here just to have a meal cooked by the owner of the Water Elf Restaurant and to inquire news about the Black Whale pirate crew. Now, he hadn''t even had his meal or heard any news. Yet there were a bunch of people fussing over his marriage for no reason! Chen Qi swirled his wine glass: "The world is vast and full of wonders, Mr. Briley. Why not describe your ideal type for us? With so many of us here, someone might just know her." The others echoed Chen Qi''s suggestion. Briley bowed his head, looking at the people present: Impossible, even his captain could not become what he wanted! Chen Qi said in a tempting voice: "What if? Mr. Briley." "..." Briley hesitated for a long while. "Alright, but let me be clear, this is the perfect woman in my mind and none of you are to spread this." He took out the drafting pen from his knapsack and began to draw his ideal woman. After a while, Briley put down the pen, a smile curling on his lips: "This is the mature woman of my dreams." Chen Qi took the draft paper and examined it closely. The woman in the drawing was immensely tall with robust bronze muscles, eighteen well-defined abdominal muscles, smooth and strong body lines, and pale torchlight flickering in her eyes! Besides that, she had a sharp-angled, square face and was exuding hot steam all over her body. She was also wearing light combat armor that matched her skin tone. Briley excitedly rubbed his nose: "How about that? The ideal woman in my mind. Isn''t she mature? Isn''t she beautiful?" Chen Qi''s brow furrowed tightly, unable to resist making a retort. You call this a mature big sister, and not a Gundam? Chapter 176 The Big Ship Purchasing Contract Chen Qi pinched the manuscript. This woman, whose entire muscle structure was like steel, was clearly a mecha! The merchants also crowded around, eyeing the feminized mecha figure in the drawing. They frowned as if looking at a fool, turning their gazes toward Briley! So this person actually liked mechas! In this world, there actually existed such strange humans! This was even more bizarre than the people of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! At least the people of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom liked living creatures. Even though Shell Country was a nation that mastered the Hammer Phase, a mecha enthusiast like Briley was still a minority within a minority. Moreover, due to the A-class Hammer Phase crack''s loss of control in the early history of Shell Country, creating intelligent mechanical bodies and researching soul-mechanics were taboo among taboos. This was almost like those in the White Tower Federation who delighted in divine unions! The merchants, with faces full of disdain, gradually left Briley behind. "I just wanted to have a meal..." Briley had grown accustomed to such looks as he downed a dull drink. He had long known that his ideal type simply didn''t exist in this world! Since his childhood, he had worked for the Steam Hand company, constantly surrounded by machinery, and his father had strictly forbidden him from early romances. When his father finally allowed him to date, he had unknowingly lost all interest in frail humans and had completely fallen for machinery, for the sharp and resilient steel of mechas. "..." Hold on, think about it carefully. Compared to liking tentacles like that seafood sister from the Witch Sea, he was quite normal... Chen Qi suppressed the urge to comment and coughed twice: "Mister Briley, your condition, no, your request, can be saved," he said. "???" Briley''s eyes widened. Although Chen Qi''s words were harsh, he could see the words ''worldly and knowledgeable'' in Chen Qi''s eyes! Chen Qi laughed. If it were Earth, a person who looked like a mecha wouldn''t exist! But this was the New Sun World, a place of endless wonders. In the New Sun World, thanks to the extraordinary power of occupation cards or certain special surgeries, there were actually many ''sub-humans.'' And, because of the players'' forum, Chen Qi had an understanding of many races and customs around the world. Stone people, dragonkin, or certain flesh implants all fit Briley''s criteria! It''s just that, in Shell Country, these special occupations for the Transcendent were very rare. Wait a minute, Chen Qi suddenly remembered he still had a useless skill card called "Dragon''s Charm." An opportunity to pitch... Chen Qi contemplated: "Briley, have you ever heard of dragonkin?" he asked. "Dragonkin?" "Yes, dragonkin," Chen Qi confirmed. Chen Qi picked up the manuscript and pen, sketched with abstract strokes, and drew a dragonkin. A lizard head, body covered in scales, a shell as tough as steel, and a muscular tail. Their appearance was about seventy percent similar to a fully armored mecha-human! Briley curiously took the manuscript, his eyes widening: "I''ve always been in the Witch Sea, and haven''t heard of the races from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom..." Indeed, this world had a two-meter-tall race with skin like the casing of a mecha. The robust physique and scale-like appearance of the dragonkin precisely struck his fancy! It was as beautiful as the overlord of the nearby seas and the steam mecha! Chen Qi, seated in his chair, stroked the deep-sea water elf: "Mister Briley, dragonkin are a special race living in the mountain ranges of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, they are also considered special Transcendents. Don''t you think, this race perfectly meets your expectations?" he said. Briley was at a loss for words; he knew very little about these special races. But without a doubt, the dragonkin with an average height of over two meters were literally his dream lovers! The chef before him was so worldly and knowledgeable! Discover exclusive tales on empire You really can''t judge a book by its cover... Briley asked curiously: "Do you know any dragonkin?" "No," said Chen Qi confidently. Dragonkin were a rare species; they weren''t so easy to encounter. The odds of meeting a dragonkin were only slightly higher than encountering a tentacle monster. Sigh... Briley drank another gloomy glass: "I''ll consider it, but I''m more concerned about the maritime affairs than marriage at the moment, and I don''t have the time to visit the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. You know about the Ghost Ship, right?" he said. Not only do I know, but I also have a core engine from a Ghost Ship... Chen Qi immediately seized this opening: "Indeed, Mister Briley, but there are so many foreigners in the Witch Sea these days. What if one day, you encounter a dragonkin? "But unfortunately, as their appearances change, so do their aesthetics. These special races might not like ordinary-looking humans and may not be interested in you," he said. What if he encountered one... Briley fell into a pleasant daydream. He actually thought Chen Qi made a lot of sense. After being single for so many years, it was time to be favored by the Goddess of Love, to meet his own romance! When the time came, and his father saw him marrying a tall female who strongly resembled a mecha, he would be shocked! He''s taken the bait... Chen Qi smoothly handed over a skill card named "Dragon''s Charm," then adeptly said: "Dragon''s Charm, five million Shell Coins, plus a favor to build me a ship, how about it?" he said. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "!!!" Briley was momentarily stunned, deep in thought. This isn''t how the script was supposed to go, is it? Chen Qi''s card-flashing was so practiced, it was as if he was fleecing a sucker! And the most crucial part, Briley couldn''t refuse! If it was as Chen Qi said, and the dragonkin had a shell comparable to a mecha, they would be his ideal match! This card might very well determine his marital affairs. Chapter 177 The Big Boat Purchase Contract_2 After all, his Captain Palu, no matter how he changed, couldn''t turn into a Mecha. "Five million!" An''s mouth formed a small, round O, dazedly staring. Selling a demanding Charm card for five million! Chen Qi was playing too big! He couldn''t possibly agree, could he? However, contrary to her expectations, she saw Brilly almost without hesitation, took the card from Chen Qi''s hand: "Deal." For love... Brilly had lost his reason. So agreeable? Not bargaining? Chen Qi was also surprised. You know, even at the auction in Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the price of Dragon''s Charm would only go as high as three million. He had found a super big fat sheep. Brilly accepted the card and fantasized about the scene of meeting a Dragonkin. After fantasizing for a while, he coughed twice and switched to work mode: "So, Chef, no, Guest, what are your requirements, and by the way, I never build cheap ships." Such a quick transition... Chen Qi told Brilly his requirements. A kitchen, a deck restaurant, a bedroom, a room for Sea Demon and Water Elf, a storage room, and it must use top-notch materials, having the capability to withstand harsh weather like storms and volcanic rains. Also, there must be ample space to expand the ship. Simply put, it''s like a luxury upgrade of a small houseboat. Brilly quickly drafted a design: "Twenty million Shell Coins, subtracting the five million for buying Dragon''s Charm, that''s fifteen million Shell Coins. What are your requirements for the power system? I have systems ranging from five to ten million here. If you want to use our Steam Hand''s engine, that''s an additional twenty million Shell Coins." Brilly''s lips curled up with confidence: "The speed of our Steam Hand ships can match the recently famous Ghost Ship during a three-minute burst!!" Chen Qi felt a twinge of pain. Fifteen million Shell Coins were still within his acceptable range, but adding Steam Hand''s power system brought it to thirty-five million, a sky-high price beyond his imagination! The power system could actually be more expensive than the ship itself. Chen Qi decisively refused: "I have a channel to get a cheap core; my ship doesn''t need an engine core, only needs the Steam Hand''s power system installed." No need for an engine core, just the system... Brilly smiled in puzzlement. For a high-class ship, the engine core is of utmost importance! It''s also one of the most crucial technologies of their Steam Hand Company! "Guest, there are some areas where you shouldn''t skimp on money." Brilly confirmed at last: "Ordinary shoddy engines can''t compare to using Grade C crack materials and engines developed in collaboration with ten companies. Of course, if it''s just the power system, about seven million." Seven million plus fifteen million, that''s twenty-two million. Acceptable... Chen Qi nodded his head, resolute: "I have a limited budget, I confirm." Brilly understood, for an ordinary Second-order Transcendent, fully purchasing a Steam Hand engine was an unimaginably high price. He noted down the requirements: "No problem, guest, as you wish, I will get my friend on this, and within twenty days, you will receive your ship. Of course, if you want to change the engine, you can go to the Bonfire Energy Store in Moonstone City. To manage the Crack Tide and develop new technologies, many large companies have already dispatched their Hunter Groups specialized in handling cracks, and have also set up companies in Moonstone City." After that, Brilly neatly handed over a simple contract to Chen Qi: "Supports ten months of installment payments, but it will be 10% more expensive, my respected guest." Although this man had a scruffy beard, he was unexpectedly professional. Chen Qi accepted the contract: "I will gather the money as soon as possible." "Okay, guest." "Oh my gosh..." An''s ears perked up like a little white cat shocked to its core. In front of her, at a mere ordinary banquet, Chen Qi had just signed a contract for twenty million! An couldn''t help herself, she curiously walked over and glanced through Chen Qi''s boat purchase contract. She had never imagined that Chen Qi had bought a boat for twenty million!! An said, "Qi, this..." Chen Qi said, "What''s the matter, Teacher An?" An could no longer maintain her composure, "Qi, did you rob someone? Where did you get so much money?" After all, Chen Qi was just a chef! Even if the ingredients were human! He couldn''t possibly have gotten that much money! "..." Robbery? Chen Qi was stung by the accusation. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though he already owned a sea beast breeding base. But the main funds for this boat purchase still came from robbing the Black Rabbit, as well as the weapons voluntarily surrendered by the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau''s investigation squad. Chen Qi coughed twice, leaned next to An''s ear, and whispered, "An, actually, on my way to Sea Demon Gorge, I found some treasure. Of course, I don''t have so much money, so I was planning on installment payments." In a sense, the Giant Slayer, along with the investigation squad''s weapons, were all found by him in the Deep Sea Titan area. Found, installment... Hearing Chen Qi''s explanation, An sighed with relief, becoming somewhat more rational. That''s not right! Even in installments, buying a twenty-million ship is still too insane. You wouldn''t take out loans, or get involved in some shady business, would you... An calmly said, "Qi, installments might be an option, but taking loans is not a wise action. It will only increase your burden. Many banks, they have third-ranked Transcendent debt collectors specifically to enforce debt repayments." An was very afraid that Chen Qi would be targeted by Moonstone City''s gangsters, or even the banks. People from Shell Country banks just need a simple contract to devour a family whole. For someone with a bit of ability like Chen Qi, the outcome would still be miserable. I won''t be taking loans... Chen Qi crossed his arms, "Rest assured, Teacher An, I have it under control, wanting to strive in the Crack Sea. Without a strong ship, it won''t work." After the two had finished talking. Bri looked at the arm badge on An''s arm, this person, was the newcomer instructor from Maro Town. Boat builder Bri suddenly turned serious, addressing the two, "Both of you are Transcendents in charge of Maro Town, aren''t you." An and Chen Qi were momentarily stunned, looking at Bri. An nodded, "Yes, I am the newcomer instructor of Maro Town, responsible for Transcendent events in the surrounding area." Chen Qi crossed his arms, looking at Bri. Bri then took out three Bounty Orders from his backpack, "Both of you, I actually have some matters to deal with near Maro Town. If you can help me with this, I can give you a discount on your ship." Matters to deal with? An and Chen Qi took the Bounty Orders. Chen Qi was slightly taken aback. The three people on the Bounty Orders were the very ones he had encountered on the Dove Travel Ship: Little Raven, Siren, and the Cloaked Old Man. "What does this mean?" An''s expression immediately turned ice cold. These three were the recently famous pirates on the seas. The matter involving these three pirates was definitely no small affair. Chapter 178 Ritual of the Thirteen Hunters Bruce didn''t know when he had pulled out a stack of papers filled with intelligence: "Among these three pirates, Miss Siren is the darling of the Grandmother, while the cloaked elder is a cadre of the Sea God Pirate Group, and Doctor Crow is a newly promoted cadre of the Black Whale Group. And all three of them have already arrived at the islands near the coastal area." The three pirates had reached the nearby islands... An subconsciously took out his magic wand, looking around warily: "What are they here for?" Bruce frowned, spreading his hands: "Gentlemen, do you know of the prayer rituals to the Thirteen Gods?" The divine prayer rituals... An Hui recalled the knowledge in his mind: "I am aware that in our Shell Country, all prayer and sacrifice rituals are taboo, and those who touch the taboo will be executed." The prayer and sacrifice rituals to the Thirteen Gods... Chen Qi tried to remember. The original thirteen hunters, at the rise of the new day, became the thirteen gods who walk the world. In many banned books, it''s stated that if one meets the corresponding conditions and completes the ritual, one can receive the blessings of the Thirteen Gods. For instance, by arranging the Lamp Phase ritual with seven candles, one can summon the Lamp Hunter, the Lantern Death God, to reap those who have violated the taboo of life and gain prophecies of redemption, and so on. Or by offering the blood of life, one can summon the Cup Hunter, the Blood Ancestor, to stay eternally young and transcend the normal limitations of the flesh. Or by offering a ring and love, one can call forth the Flower Hunter, the Earth Mother Goddess, to bestow the blessing of love upon couples, as well as a felicitous place for their affection. Or if one performs the Dice Phase ritual, then one can summon the Dice Hunter, master of chaos and luck, who bears a twenty-sided die and, for a short time, obtain fortune beyond the norm. However, although the Thirteen Gods are recognized as orthodox deities by the authorities, these prayer rituals are still considered taboo. Chen Qi recalled discussions on gaming forums, the players'' lamentations. Seeking the Gods'' blessings was a unique playstyle in the early stages of the game. But based on the players'' painful experiences, this play style could only be used for entertainment. First, there was a high failure rate; due to the control over knowledge, the chance of successfully conducting a ritual was less than one percent. And even if one were lucky enough to succeed, death was the only outcome. For instance, a player once completed the ritual for the twenty-sided die of the Dice Hunter and could draw ten consecutive Gold Coins in any card pull, even find Gold Coins while walking. Then, he encountered a once-in-a-millennium meteorite and was smashed to smithereens. Or take the wealthy old man who started the game at eighty years old and successfully completed the Cup ritual to extend his life and return to youth, defying fate. After popping champagne and preparing to be affectionate with his girlfriend in the game''s manor, he saw her transform into the Lantern Death God, and even his account was wiped out. Additionally, conducting rituals in Shell Country, Black Blood Empire, and White Tower Federation would result in being hunted by the purification department. Therefore, ''rituals of the Thirteen Gods,'' except in the religious country with fewer players in the six major sections and the Frostwinter Kingdom located in the freezing cold, are strictly prohibited in other areas. Every blessing comes with a price, and that price usually is life itself. In the Witch Sea region, summoning the Thirteen Gods is very rare. Chen Qi asked: "Are you suggesting they want to summon the Thirteen Gods?" Bruce checked the books in his hand: "No, I was just giving an example. The rituals for summoning the Thirteen Gods usually only affect the individual, but the people from the Sea God Pirate Group are more likely to summon ancient monsters from the deep sea." "What!" An''s pupils suddenly constricted. So, it was about summoning deep sea monsters... Chen Qi suddenly felt more at ease in his heart. In a place teeming with extraordinary talents like the Witch Sea, compared to the Thirteen Gods, everyone prefers to conduct rituals to summon deep sea monsters. High success rates, spectacular visuals, and in line with the customs of the Witch Sea! The only drawback is that the summoned monsters enjoy tormenting humans. Upon hearing ''deep sea monsters,'' An couldn''t help but clench her fists: "Are you certain?" Bruce nodded: "In the Crack Sea, the rituals performed by the Sea God Pirate Group have been done more than once or twice. Of course, cases of rituals near the coastal area are rare." An frowned, as to her, the threat of deep sea monsters was far greater than that of summoning the Thirteen Hunters. The rituals of the Thirteen Hunters, whether they fail or succeed, have limited negative impact. Whereas the rituals to summon deep sea monsters might bring forth beings of lower stature but are highly destructive. For instance, the Blood Eye Wall that Chen Qi first encountered was a deep sea monster summoned through a ritual. Undoubtedly, if deep sea monsters appear, they will pose a threat to the entire Moonstone Islands, akin to the Ghost Ship, the overlord of the near seas! Bruce flipped through the intelligence in his hands: "According to the intelligence, the Ghost Ship had once attacked a cruise ship where the three pirates were staying. Hence, I personally suspect that the birth of the Ghost Ship is related to the three pirates." S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No... As someone who had experienced it firsthand, Chen Qi could provide a definitive answer. The birth of the Ghost Ship had nothing to do with the cruise ship. Bruce added another sentence; "If we don''t deal with this in time, I''m afraid all of us might die in the waves stirred up by this monster. Therefore, both of you, if you have any information on these three pirates or the ghost pirate ship, please be sure to tell me." An made a note of this and then looked skeptical: "Shipbuilder, why do you care about these things? And how can I be sure what you''re saying is true?" Logically, a shipbuilder from the inland should not care about the troubles of Maro Town. "Because of hatred. I despise the Sea God Pirate Group, I despise those bloodthirsty monsters in the night." Brick glanced at his mechanical watch and said indifferently: "As for the truth of the matter, as expected, the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau should also receive the intelligence soon and start investigating. They ought to have more information than me." Finally, he took a sip of his drink and said to the two of them: "Alright, if you have any information on the ghost ship or these three pirates, please be sure to tell me, and I can offer you a discount on your boat." "Hmm." An nodded, her face flushing again. Wait, why did he say ''your boat''? Your boat... Your boat... No, that''s not my boat, but Chen Qi''s boat... An suddenly realized! The shipbuilder in front of her, Brick, had mistaken her and Chen Qi for a couple. An immediately became flustered, preparing to explain: "That, we, I..." Young people nowadays really like to show off their love, buying a big boat at such a young age... Brick lit a cigarette and waved goodbye to Chen Qi: "Customer! If there''s anything, find me in the waters east of the dock, my mobile dock is parked there! I''ll give you the design tomorrow." Building a quality houseboat in twenty days was another big project. After eating his fill, Brick left the open-air bonfire banquet. Chen Qi said goodbye to Brick and looked towards An on his left. An was still stuck. Why does it feel like An has been stuttering mysteriously lately... Chen Qi asked curiously: "Teacher An, what about me?" Eh? With a flushed face, An said softly: "I wanted to say, it''s not our boat, but yours... your boat." Because of this? Chen Qi tilted his head, puzzled. That''s the confidence of a boat owner! Right now, Teacher An doesn''t even have her own small boat; if she wants to go to the Crack Sea, she has to wait honestly for a passenger ship! Chen Qi''s mouth curved into a slight smile: "Teacher An, if you need a boat, you can come aboard mine at any time." "Hmm..." An slowly nodded, then smacked her cheeks hard. She then stuffed three bounty orders into her work journal. Three pirates trying to summon deep-sea creatures nearby, this was extremely serious. Deep-sea creatures, the kind that summon the Wall of Bloodied Eyes... Chen Qi stroked his chin, lost in thought. He was very interested in this too. Unfortunately, he didn''t know the whereabouts of Crow and the others at this point. At that moment, An lifted her head slightly, looking towards Chen Qi in deep thought. Chen Qi must be scared right now, scared that his new boat will become a meal for the sea monsters... She patted her chest: "Don''t worry, Qi, I''ll do my utmost to prevent the descent of the deep-sea creatures. Before I fall, those deep-sea monsters won''t step foot on our Moonstone Islands." An stood still, gazing out at the distant sea. Her eyes were filled with unwavering determination, resolved to drive out all the deep-sea creatures without fail! "Don''t worry, Qi, the Shell Country officials place high importance on the safety of the nearby seas. The Shell Country officials won''t let the ghost ship or the overlord of the nearby seas, or any other creatures that encroach on the nearby seas, off the hook. If the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau can prove the value of the Witch Sea, the inland will dispatch the active Hunter Group to advance into the Witch Sea." The Hunter Group is an official hunter group specifically dealing with uncharted rifts on behalf of the Shell Country authorities. "..." Listening to this made Chen Qi''s heart flutter anxiously. In a sense, he was now the leader of the deep-sea creatures within the nearby seas. Chapter 179 Teacher Ans Basic Class "Hope the edge hunter''s frontier hunter group doesn''t come too early..." Chen Qi murmured to himself. If the hunter group enters White Tree Land and discovers his assets there, the consequences would be unimaginable. By any chance, if I''m caught, I could be publicly executed, or even sent to the tribunal... Chen Qi organized his thoughts: "Teacher An, I hope you don''t encounter the Nearshore Dominator, nor the Ghost Ship." Now the Nearshore Dominator must lay low since it''s essentially just a juvenile. "Hmm... Qi, you also must be careful." An looked at Chen Qi with concern. Although Chen Qi now had the strength to face ordinary sea beasts alone, if he encountered the Nearshore Dominator, he would be instantly shredded by its sharp teeth. Chen Qi was fortunate not to encounter any ferocious sea beasts, but if he did, he had to master the art of fighting them. Read latest chapters on empire With her short hands like that of a fortune cat, An tightly gripped the magic wand and twirled it as if spinning a heavy hammer: "Qi, I have some understanding of fighting deep-sea monsters, and I also know some methods of using spiritual power. If you encounter any bottlenecks in your training, feel free to come to me anytime." Though she mainly focused on spells, she also knew some basic combat techniques! Teacher An''s private lessons... Chen Qi lowered his head and pondered. Even though he had skill cards, he found that in many detailed aspects, he still found it difficult to reach a perfect level despite practice. An had a unique understanding of spiritual power perception and control. Years of basic spiritual power control practice and her exceptional talent earned An the title of An Aotian. "Thank you very much, Teacher An." Chen Qi smiled slightly, Recently, he obtained many skill cards and extraordinary props. These skills, even if upgraded with spiritual points, still required some time to be fully mastered. Moreover, he had yet to practice his strongest weapon, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Currently, wearing the Residual Fire Touch and using Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, he had the attack power to rival a Blade Phase third-tier Transcendent. Before his next voyage, he had to complete the practice of these skills and weapons... Chen Qi secretly made a plan. Unfortunately, the practice of Residual Fire Touch and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking could only be done in White Tree Land. The two chatted a bit more, and unknowingly, night had deepened, and the campfire began to weaken. "It''s getting late," An waved her fortune cat-like little hand and smiled, "See you tomorrow, Qi." "See you tomorrow." Chen Qi yawned. After they bid farewell, the exhausted Chen Qi found the newly built inn in Maro Town along the newly built stone road, and then, upon entering the room, he instantly collapsed onto the soft bed with a thud. Hopefully, the coming days will pass smoothly. Chen Qi turned his head to look at the Water Elf by the bow of the ship and slowly closed his eyes. ... ... Half a month later, at noon, White Tree Land. The sky was gray and dark clouds rolled as if a storm was imminent. Chen Qi sat cross-legged on the roots of the White Tree, digesting the knowledge he had gained in recent days. At this moment, a prompt appeared before his eyes once again. [You have fully mastered Shadow Foot, agility increased by 8 points. You can now add Qi power to your feet, achieving stronger movement and more powerful kicking techniques.] [You have fully mastered Shadow Armor. You can instinctively condense Qi power to form armor on parts of your body to resist physical damage.] "Finally completed it..." Chen Qi let out a long breath. For the past half month, he had been extremely diligent, leading a very simple life. In the morning, he would get up to buy vegetables. Then, he would head to White Tree Land to deal with the Ghost Fire Fish and Hai Yunduo. In the afternoon, he would practice skills and the use of Meat Cutting Bone Breaking and Residual Fire Touch. In the evening, he would open a food boat to earn money and gather spiritual points. Occasionally, he would find Teacher An to practice spiritual power perception and help her with some trivial matters in Maro Town. These tedious practices have yielded great results... Chen Qi checked his stats again. 60 inspiration, 42 constitution, 28 strength, 37 agility! Chen Qi looked down at his reflection in the water. Calm and composed, showing the demeanor of a young master. Although his muscles hadn''t grown much on the outside, his bones and blood had greatly strengthened. Thanks to the extraordinary vegetables and the extraordinary fruit he had obtained earlier, his constitution could now rival a Cup Phase second-tier Transcendent. He felt incredibly powerful. The agility improvement mainly came from body movement skill cards, which increased his agility by a total of 15 points. Inspiration had not improved. With 60 points of inspiration, given his naturally high sensitivity, it would be hard to improve without acquiring a Cup Phase prop. His current stats were that of a well-balanced hexagon model. As a newly-promoted second-tier Transcendent, these were quite impressive stats. Based on the stats alone, he could contend with late second-tier Transcendents and even third-tier Transcendents with a weak foundation. With Residual Fire Touch and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, he could even take on an ordinary third-tier Transcendent head-on! "Perhaps I can now spar with An, provided she doesn''t use any large-scale spells." Chen Qi recalled his practice with An over the past few days. Contrary to his expectations, An didn''t engage in combat with him but instead taught him the monotonous practice of spiritual power perception techniques. An initially wanted to teach Chen Qi meditation but found that his sensitivity had reached an astonishing 60 points! An sighed from time to time. In her view, with Chen Qi''s sensitivity, he could rank among the top in the Cup Phase class of Bei Country Royal University. Sadly, Chen Qi had already chosen his sole criterion and couldn''t become a Shaman. In An''s view, Chen Qi was still too weak, so she did not conduct any actual combat training with him, only some basic courses. An mainly taught Chen Qi how to use strong spiritual perception along with his five senses to predict the enemy''s intentions. Thanks to An''s training and his perception coupled with dynamic vision, Chen Qi could now predict an opponent''s move before it was fully executed. At this moment, Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 swam over: "Waku, Waku (Master! Your newspaper!)" "Hmm." Chen Qi took the newspaper. Lately, since he was entirely focused on improving his abilities, he could only catch up on the incidents like Little Crow and the Ghost Ship through the newspapers. Chen Qi opened the White Dove Times. "The emperor of the Blood Blade Pirate Group is gravely ill, and Lady Blood has become the de facto ruler." "Is the mysterious vortex in the nearshore a super crack leading to another world?" "Reporter Pei Lu interviews the captain of the Ghost Ship. The Captain declared their intention to slaughter merchant ships massively! They aim to become the king of the nearshore!" These are just some boring news articles with no information about Little Crow and the others... Chen Qi put away the White Dove Times and looked at the sensational Witch Times. "Lady Blood suspected of being bewitched by Big Mom, conspiring to murder her husband, Blood Emperor!" "Golden Flower Bird Kingdom''s chef teaches you how to savor seafood with your body~" S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Nature Form Career Divination! Famous Divination Master designs a divination questionnaire to help you choose the suitable Nature Form." Chen Qi glanced through the Witch Times, which was filled with conspiracy theories and sensational news. Though lacking substantial content, its sales had already surpassed that of the White Dove Times. Due to the absence of big news or the Flower Witch''s whereabouts, the White Dove Times'' sales had plummeted significantly. In the tavern of Maro Town, the Witch Times'' sales far exceeded those of the White Dove Times. Chen Qi put down the newspaper. It seemed that the actions of Little Crow and others were still a mystery. "Woo, woo, woo..." What''s that sound? Chen Qi turned his head, looking into the distance. On the sea surface, there was a vast expanse of fresh blood. Chapter 180 The True Overlord of the Near Seas The smell of blood, a mixed scent... Chen Qi looked out toward the distant sea. "It''s the coastal overlord..." The coastal overlord''s scales shimmered with a faint light under the gloomy sky, those once hard scales now had many breaks, blood oozing out, mixing with the murky seawater to form a hauntingly beautiful picture. "Ao wu ao wu~" Like a wounded little dog, the coastal overlord swam over trembling, stretching out its huge head to nuzzle Chen Qi. Chen Qi gently raised his hand and touched the head of the coastal overlord: "What''s wrong, my little sea dragon?" The sea dragon seemed to sense Chen Qi''s kindness! Boom! Then, in the next second, he was bear-hugged by the coastal overlord and taken straight to the seabed! This little guy is still so domineering, fortunately, my body is hard enough now... Chen Qi struggled to swim and emerged from the bottom of the water, spitting out the seawater from his mouth. The coastal overlord was too hasty. It was the first time he saw the coastal overlord showing such exhaustion. Although for it, these wounds were far from fatal. But to have wounded the coastal overlord to this extent meant that the opponent possessed considerable strength. Who was it? Teacher An? No, she was still having breakfast at my place today; she wouldn''t suddenly run to the sea. Could it be Perlu? Recently, to boost newspaper sales, she''s been riding her giant white dove day and night, flying non-stop. Or maybe another Hunter Group, merchant ship, ghost ship? Little crow? Chen Qi pondered. "Ao wu ao wu!" The coastal overlord opened its mouth full of sharp teeth and let out a mournful howl. Find more to read at empire "I don''t understand..." Chen Qi frowned. He could not understand the coastal overlord''s language at all. He could only lower his head and go over the coastal overlord''s scaly body, checking its injuries by experience. Besides the damage, there were burn marks... And some skull fragments, embedded in the scales. Skull fragments, burn marks, it was the ghost ship! Chen Qi immediately identified the culprit. Just then, the sea ahead began to ripple, as if something was slowly emerging beneath the surface. With the spread of the ripples, a massive shadow gradually revealed its outline. It was a ship, an ancient ship, its hull covered with rust and the traces of time, as if it had sailed from a deep abyss of history. Its sails were tattered, with ghostly fires crackling, fluttering in the sea breeze, making a deep and eerie sound. At the same time, on the ghost ship, there lay an abundance of rotting, stinking sailor corpses, all of their recent battle spoils. And at the prow of the ship, a towering captain holding an anchor let out a hearty laugh: "I''ve finally found you, coastal overlord! No one... can escape our hunt, no foolish beast can rule these waters!" "I will show the people at sea who is the true overlord of the coast!" The ghost ship captain had heard the name of the coastal overlord from the dead merchants! But they believed that no existence was more suitable to be the boss of these coastal waters than them! S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They had been hunting the coastal overlord for many days! And just now, with the firepower of the ghost ship, they had beaten the coastal overlord like a little dog looking for its mother! "A beast that bleeds is after all just prey in this vast sea." From now on, on this ocean, there will only be one overlord of the coast! The ghost ship captain stood on the prow, looking excitedly at the injured coastal overlord in the distance. However, the next second, he was shocked! Even felt a thumping in his heart! Under the gloomy sky, a figure stood on the Black Ship Sea Dragon''s winding back, covered in hard scales. A human! Why would a human stand on the back of a sea dragon? The ghost ship captain made a snap decision, raising his long, skeletal arm: "Stop the ship!" What happened? The skeleton pirates tilted their skulls one by one, unable to understand what the captain meant. The Ghost Ship Captain explained loudly, "Stop the ship! We''ve encountered a ghost!" That thing in front! It''s clearly not a normal entity; it must be observed carefully... The Ghost Ship Captain made a cackling sound. And as the ship drew closer, its body suddenly trembled violently. Not out of fear, but out of anger! The human standing on top of the near-sea overlord was none other than the bastard from the White Dove passenger ship, the one who destroyed their ship''s core! The Ghost Ship Captain clenched his teeth. An encounter battle... Chen Qi silently took out a sky-blue gem. Residual Fire Touch instantly turned into pitch-black tide waters, like venom covering the skin, forming into a black Hunter''s garb with tiny tentacles. Seeing this, the Ghost Ship Captain felt no fear; they were monsters themselves, facing a monster only excited them all the more! Moreover, he could clearly sense that the being before him was just a Second-tier human! If it weren''t for the three Third-tier Transcendents on the White Dove passenger ship, this guy would have long been dead! Plus, if they could kill the near-sea overlord in this vicinity, their reputation would soar! "What luck!" The Ghost Ship Captain softly snapped his fingers. The next second, the Ghost Ship''s cannons were raised, aiming at Chen Qi''s position! Against humans! Against sea beasts! There was no need for hesitation! Chen Qi picked up his long sword, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, and firmly gripped the handle. Although he was prepared, he hadn''t expected things to happen so suddenly. The Ghost Ship Captain, along with his Ghost Ship, definitely had the strength of a Third Rank. If it were just him alone, it would almost be impossible to defeat the Ghost Ship. "But unfortunately for you, this is my turf..." A fierce light flashed in Chen Qi''s eyes. The Ghost Ship Captain roared with all his might, "Fire the cannons!!" Ten cannons from the Ghost Ship fired in unison, lead cannonballs shot out from the Ghost Ship''s gun ports, stirring up huge waves in the land of white trees! Boom! Boom! Boom! The near-sea overlord thrashed its tail fiercely, crushing those cannonballs. I must play to my advantages and not allow this ship another chance to escape. There''s no need to use the Giant Killer this time! Close combat is the best approach! Dark Concealment... Chen Qi stopped engaging in a ranged attrition battle, with the help of the deep sea Water Elf, he dove like a fish into the depths below. "Fire! Fire!" Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Amid the continuous roars, the Ghost Ship Captain bellowed, relishing in the sensation of being in command of fiery power! With such dense firepower, even bodies of steel couldn''t get close! Even the near-sea overlord was beaten by their cannons to the point of crying for its mother! "Kill them slowly, I want this event to be known across the entire sea!" The Ghost Ship Captain took hold of the ship''s anchor, smashing it down on the deck. And the next second, amidst a piercing whistling sound! A long blade came up to meet him, severing his foolish neck! What''s happening? The Ghost Ship Captain felt his field of vision plummet. Gurgle gurgle... A pair of Hunter''s boots appeared in his field of view, growing larger and larger. Thump! Chen Qi stepped on the Ghost Ship Captain''s rolling skull with his foot. Next, he would make this Ghost Ship Captain understand who was the true overlord of these near seas. Chapter 181 Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, Open! The First Battle of the Blade of Fury! The sky was gradually covered by a thick ink-colored veil, clouds rolling as a storm was about to break. Aboard the deck, Chen Qi''s hunter boots continuously pressed down. The skeleton captain''s skull cracked, its yellowed black teeth clenched tightly together as if proclaiming the majesty and terror it held in life! As the once gallivanting ghost ship captain, it could not accept such humiliation! Green flames spat from its mouth as it cursed, "Human, if you do not cease, I will make a piss pot out of your skull, cutlery from your ribs, and a helmet for my little brother from your pelvis..." Black tentacles appeared on Chen Qi''s right thigh, spiraling with powerful Qi Power and entwining around his leg to form an unprecedented amount of energy! Crack! Snap! The ghost captain''s sturdy skull instantly split in half! Its swaying body bent down sharply, snatching its shattered skull back from under Chen Qi''s feet. Had that empty skull finally come to its senses... Chen Qi assumed the pose of holding a blade. The ghost captain, cradling its half-broken skull: "Minions! What are you looking at! Slaughter this human for me!" Under the ghost captain''s command, green flames instantly soaked through Chen Qi''s trousers. Crack! Snap! The skeleton pirates wielded rusty swords; they had no flesh but were spirits from the cracks. Since they had no bodies of flesh, their attacks did not consider defense. Surrounded, huh... Chen Qi''s gaze turned icy as he spat out a breath of life force, surveying his surroundings, quickly analyzing the situation. The ghost ship could evolve by continuously plundering merchant vessels, becoming stronger and stronger. At sea, it was also because of ghost ships that more and more hunter groups were deployed. If left unchecked, it would only make the coastal waters worse and more troublesome. What''s more, there was an energy core on the ghost ship. The one Chen Qi had obtained before was just a secondary core of a ghost ship. If he could obtain two cores, his own vessel might be driven by a dual-core system! Chen Qi took a deep breath. There was no doubt that this was the best opportunity to deal with this damned ghost ship. Moreover, it was the perfect time to test the results of his recent intensive training! "Attack!" At the ghost captain''s command, nearly a hundred skeleton pirates surged from all directions like a tide. The skeleton pirates'' greatest strength was their sheer numbers and their fearlessness of pain! Even a third-tier Transcendent could be pierced through the back due to an oversight by the skeleton pirates! This was an attack without any semblance of order! "Huff..." Chen Qi took a deep breath, spreading life force throughout his body and constraining it, turning his upper body, blade, and hands into a ready-to-release spinning top. Charging, charging¡ª Then, at the moment when the skeletons swung their sabers, he released all his Qi Power¡ªinstantaneously! Shadow Blade Slash, Qi Blade Great Rotation! Accompanied by a piercing howl, the rusty blades quickly raised a dark flame, slicing a sharp rotation! The hundred skeleton pirates surrounding from all directions were cut down like fragile straw, shattered by the black shadow energy and clattering to the ground. The green flames at his feet were also pushed back by the massive airflow created by the rotating long blade! Fresh circular marks were added to the worn-out deck. Sudden silence fell around him. At that moment, within five meters of Chen Qi, the only monster that remained standing was the ghost ship captain. "Huh, interesting! But your physical strength is limited, while our power is infinite and inexhaustible," The ghost captain repositioned its head and picked up its weapon again¡ªthe cursed anchor. Its weapon, a wet cursed anchor like a huge hammer, wielded a heavy sensation of drowning with every swing! Crack! Snap! More and more skeleton pirates stood up once again. Chen Qi, wielding a long knife ablaze with sharp, black flames, tucked it back at his waist, assuming a defensive stance. The greatest feature of the Ghost Ship captain was that under the power of the Ghost Ship core, he could regenerate endlessly. At the same time, the Ghost Ship captain also had the Ghost Ship''s cannons and a large number of skeleton soldiers at his disposal. Therefore, under normal circumstances, even a Third-tier Transcendent skilled in combat would find it difficult to take down the Ghost Ship alone, but now, standing here, there wasn''t just Chen Qi. The Ghost Ship carried no scent of Sea Beasts, and the moment it set foot in the land of the white trees, it was doomed to be devoured completely by the black mud, the Water Elves, and the Hai Yunduos! Moreover, the other skeleton soldiers were not very intelligent. Without the Ghost Ship captain, they would undoubtedly become playthings for the Sea Beasts. That is to say, as long as Chen Qi could restrain the Ghost Ship captain, the balance of ultimate victory would surely tip in his favor. Boom! "Get out of the way, you continue firing the cannons, block that nearshore overlord!" The Ghost Ship captain took a step forward and then smashed down with his anchor! With a height of over two meters, combined with the attributes of a BOSS-level monster, this strike was like a meteorite falling from the sky! Chen Qi immediately switched to a receiving posture, his blade held horizontally above his head to block the hit. The immense pressure even caused the deck beneath his feet to crack. Boom! Boom! Like venting his anger, the Ghost Ship captain did not hesitate and savagely striked down two more times. The Ghost Ship captain was a melee-focused BOSS, who, apart from regenerating, also possessed extraordinary agility and strength! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Chen Qi attempted to draw his sword and counterattack twice, but the opponent''s attack frequency was too dense, such that he found no opening. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Chen Qi used the Shadow Armor, enduring the Ghost Ship captain''s attacks, but even so, his body inevitably suffered bruises. Just as he thought, the Ghost Ship captain was a powerful adversary! A powerful one, but not an unbeatable one! The Ghost Ship captain also realized that its attacks were too weak. The human before it was no longer of ordinary flesh and blood! If it didn''t take care of the human before it now, their Ghost Ship was surely destined to become wreckage in this vast sea! If that was the case, it might as well try this strike! It lifted the anchor high and gathered a massive amount of Spiritual Power, the green ghost fire instantly turning into surging waves. Anchor Smash, Falling Wave! In the next second, it ferociously hammered the anchor downward, the green ghost fire crashing down like waves along with the anchor! S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The green flames exploded! The entire Ghost Ship trembled violently under the smash! A hit! The Ghost Ship captain felt the vibration in his hands and smiled from within. Speed and strength! That was why he was so arrogant and despotic in the sea! Perhaps, I could wait a while, kill this human slowly, wait for that guy to show up, so that the image might add to our ghostly legend... The Ghost Ship captain thought of the things to come after victory. However, this joy was fleeting. A drop of icy rain struck its skeletal eye socket. The next second, it saw a semi-transparent blue tentacle extend from the green fire, entwining its arm. My attack was blocked, by a Second-tier human body... the Ghost Ship captain internally scoffed. No, is this really human? Chen Qi spat out a mouthful of blood, and from the damp Hunter''s Clothes there spread out eight thick, twisted tentacles, extending as if limbs. At the same time, his rusty long knife was also covered in crimson crystals, each looking like a bleeding eye. Yu Huo entwined! Meat Cutting Bone Breaking with a blade of raging fury! Drip drop drip drop! The grey sky swiftly began to pour with rain, continuously beating down on the Ghost Ship. A sharp glint of cold light flashed in Chen Qi''s eyes: "Ghost Ship captain, stop hiding! Come, let me see your power before you die!" Chapter 182 Sir, that... Whoosh! Whoosh! The torrential rain suddenly began to fall, and the rotten planks amid the storm''s onslaught emitted an intense, incessant creaking noise. Almost instinctively, as if seeing a terrifying monster, the Ghost Ship Captain frantically waved the ship''s anchor in his hand, trying to shake off the slippery tentacles on his arm and move away from Chen Qi''s strike range. Relying on his powerful strength, the Ghost Ship Captain took two blows to his chest and, pulling his arms free, quickly distanced himself from Chen Qi''s attack range. The Ghost Ship Captain stabilized himself and looked again at the human before him. The dense raindrops kept hitting its cloak. Yet, despite being in their domain, he felt no fear at all; instead, he was enjoying this grand thunderstorm! Hoping this battle would be exhilarating... Chen Qi once again positioned his blade. The Ghost Ship Captain''s spectral flames blazed up again, and he slammed the anchor onto the deck: "Skulls at the bow! Strategic retreat, all other skeletons, attack for me!" The Ghost Ship was a single entity! In case of encountering an insurmountable enemy, they could instantly flee, which was the core tactic that had kept them arrogant for so long! However, amidst the dense storm, no skeletons responded to its command. It slowly turned its head and saw that the Ghost Ship was already covered with disgusting black mud. Not only that, a sea monster with green algal hair sat at the bow, revealing its bloody fangs and continuously directing ten cloud-like creatures, blocking any skeleton trying to approach Chen Qi. Some fish emitting ghostly fires were frantically sucking the green spectral flames of their Ghost Ship. And the foolish near-sea overlord suddenly grew a brain and stopped confronting their Ghost Ship''s cannons head-on! Besides, in its perception, six slime-like creatures, wearing skull helmets and wielding little spine daggers, shouting "waku waku" as they stormed one cabin after another, defeating one elite skeleton pirate after another and penetrating into their Ghost Ship''s engine room! This group of little slimes treated its Ghost Ship like a castle in a fairy tale, overcoming every challenge! Now, the entire Ghost Ship was already in chaos, with not a single skeleton able to heed his commands! And at the center of all these anomalies was this human right before its eyes. "Monster..." At this moment, the Ghost Ship Captain could only describe the being before him with this word. It firmly gripped the anchor. It hadn''t expected that just a brief pause had robbed them of the possibility to escape. Since there was no way out, they would make a stand with their backs to the water! The Ghost Ship Captain''s entire body burst forth with seething spectral green flames, its spine fiercely expanded by the flames, making its already huge body swell even larger. Next, it would absorb the energy from the core! The Form of Green Fire! Drawing the engine''s power and consuming part of the regenerative power, it regained even greater strength and speed! It no longer thought about the result of the battle nor the possibility of escape. At this moment, the only way the Ghost Ship Captain could secure victory was to utterly crush the human before it! "Human, to kill this ship, you must first kill its captain!" "Since you wish to see, then witness it slowly, human!" The Ghost Ship Captain''s spine cracked loudly, and it gripped the chain of the anchor, swinging it like a hammer throw, smashing towards Chen Qi! Bang! Amidst a massive thud, the Ghost Ship Captain and the anchor surged forward, looming over Chen Qi like a mountain. Boom! Boom! Boom! The Ghost Ship Captain''s upper arms swung down, smashed sideways, elbowed, and headbutted in a series of attacks, as relentless as a fierce storm! Any slight underestimation would be caught in this onslaught! Reduced to rubble! "That''s right!" Chen Qi waved the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade in a storm-like flurry of slashes! At this moment, having absorbed Yu Huo''s furious rage, the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking had activated its Fury Blade mode, even the most basic slash possessed a power matching that of the Qi Blade Slash. Even though he had absorbed the anger, Chen Qi still couldn''t hide his excitement. Nevertheless, the Ghost Ship Captain possessed the prowess of escaping from Third-tier Transcendents multiple times! This indeed was a foe worth defeating! A worthy live combat practice! Ding ding ding ding ding! The anchor and the blade clinked crisply in the air. "Die die die die die die!" Like a resentful spirit, the Ghost Ship Captain continuously muttered deathly incantations. At this moment, under the continuous barrage, the deck under Chen Qi had already split in all directions while the power of the anchor had broken through the defense. A massive sense of drowning began to spread from his limbs! The circulation of both breath and Qi Power became difficult¡ª Simultaneously, Chen Qi found his opportunity to attack! In Teacher An''s course, when facing someone adept in Spiritual Power induction, one must not rely solely on Spiritual Power perception but must depend on the physical senses. Although he had learned it in his mind, the difficulty was indeed immense, and Chen Qi hadn''t mastered it well. Although he hadn''t completely mastered this way of anticipation, he had learned how to use Spiritual Power to induce others! And the Ghost Ship Captain before him, essentially possessing no physical senses, was all skeleton! Chen Qi slightly released killing intent and Spiritual Power, misleading the Ghost Ship Captain. The Ghost Ship Captain, as if seizing an opportunity, pressed its body forward. Then, at the moment its attack missed, Chen Qi slightly shifted his body and thrust his long blade forcefully into the opponent''s spine. Chen Qi gripped the knife with both hands, lifted forcefully, and tossed the Ghost Ship Captain into the air. Simultaneously, the tentacles behind him also entwined the Ghost Ship Captain, binding him in mid-air! This moment of suspension was the Ghost Ship Captain''s time of death! Chen Qi gathered all his Qi Power into the blade, then his whole body sprang like a bowstring, unleashing his power! Blade of Fury! Cutting All! With a loud whooshing sound, Chen Qi suddenly unleashed an upward slash. Accompanied by the black fire that tore through the raindrops, the Ghost Ship Captain''s body was severed into two halves and fell to the ground. Accompanied by the sound of breaking bones, the entire ocean instantly quieted down. "No, no..." The ghost ship captain''s head kept making struggling sounds on the deck. Gurgle, gurgle¡ª The hard skull head rolled once again to Chen Qi''s feet. "Huff..." Chen Qi exhaled a breath of Qi Power, as with his current strength, defeating the Ghost Ship Captain by relying solely on his own power was still somewhat strenuous. However, no matter what, the ultimate victor was him. Bang! Chen Qi stepped on the skull head. The Blade of Fury''s Cutting All not only enhanced strength but also suppressed the recovery of flesh and bone! The power of this strike was even stronger than he had imagined! Even though the Ghost Ship Captain possessed strong regenerative abilities, he couldn''t use them. And soon, his Deep Sea Water Elf Brave Squad would remove the core from the engine room. The Ghost Ship Captain''s skull head twitched, born from the crack, it retained its unruliness from when it was alive. But at this moment, in such a humiliating state, it had no strength to resist, only endless regret¡­ If it had encountered this monster a bit later, had faced the near sea overlord later, by the time its ghost ship had absorbed enough power, perhaps the outcome might have been different¡­ The Ghost Ship Captain''s skull head stopped talking, silently accepting its fate. "Hey, little skeleton, where did you put the backpack card you got earlier?" Chen Qi stomped firmly on the head with his foot. He remembered that the Ghost Ship Captain had previously snatched Siren''s backpack card. The Ghost Ship Captain didn''t speak but silently rolled. It looked at a corner of the ghost ship, revealing a flicker of fear and anticipation. "Wait?" Not right! Chen Qi faintly felt a sense of ominous foreboding. In this corner of the ghost ship''s deck, there was a faint presence of Spiritual Power. Could there be another master? And this person even managed to completely evade his Spiritual Power sensing! Chen Qi immediately looked in the direction of the corner; the battle had drained him significantly, and he now lacked the strength for another fight. If another Ghost Ship Captain arrived, he might even consider abandoning the Territory of the White Tree. What exactly was it... Chen Qi looked worriedly towards the corner. However, contrary to his expectations, he didn''t encounter another skeletal general. In the corner, there was only a barrel. Under the fierce windstorm, the barrel was knocked over and rolled across the deck. What is this thing? Chen Qi tilted his head, stunned. "Ah, ah, ah, ah!" Painful screams came from inside the barrel. With a snap, the barrel''s lid hit the side of the ship, and then a young, blonde woman rolled out of it. She had her eyes tightly shut, dressed in a tailored white work blouse, a pair of snug brown leather pants, and waterproof long boots, the attire of a trendy elite white-collar woman from Moonstone City. However, at this moment, she showed none of the vigor that the outfit suggested, appearing utterly disheveled under the heavy rain. "Damn it, going to be made into sashimi by the Ghost Ship Captain¡­" "Calm down, calm down¡­" Suddenly falling out of the barrel, she stuck out her rear end, making strange noises, then curiously turned her head. At this moment, she had imagined what it would be like to become a skeleton specimen by the Ghost Ship Captain. But contrary to her expectations, she did not see the fiercely formidable ghost ship captain she had imagined. In painful struggles, she tried hard to slowly open her eyes. Her eyes met directly with the Ghost Ship Captain''s skull hole. That ghost ship captain''s expression, almost as disheveled as hers! Why is the Ghost Ship Captain reduced to just a head? What happened? sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Eh?" The rain beat down on her rear end, and she faintly felt something even more terrifying was on this ship. What to do? Can she run? Can she still hide? She mimicked the wriggling black mud on the ground, twisting and turning, pretending to be the wriggling black mud. But the eyes on that skull head kept staring at her! After a complex psychological battle, she slowly raised her head to look at the captain''s boots above her and the owner of those boots, trying hard to squeeze out a voice from her throat: "Sir, good evening¡­" It''s not evening yet, Peril... Chen Qi smiled slightly: "Miss, good afternoon." Chapter 183 Can I Interview You, Sir? The downpour grew heavier, blurring the distinction between night and afternoon. Stay connected through empire The entire deck was shrouded in tumult, with only the faint but resolute glow of a ghostfire lantern flickering in the storm. Chen Qi casually gathered a few skeleton pirates to form a makeshift chair before sitting down. Though it was a bit uncomfortable to sit on, there were no better chairs on this dilapidated ghost ship. So it was Perla... Chen Qi sighed in relief, the tension in his heart slowly easing. He hadn''t seen the chief reporter of the White Dove Newspaper, the biggest gossipmonger of Moonstone City, in a long time. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that ever since the search for the Flower Witch had failed, Perla had been in low spirits. Seeking a big scoop, she had ventured out to the Crack Sea, but unfortunately, most of her expeditions ended in failure. She hadn''t come across any interesting news. As a result, the recent reports from the White Dove Newspaper were outdated and dull, even less exciting than watching three deep-sea water elves dance provocatively. The only somewhat intriguing story was the interview with the spectral captain. But who would have thought she would attempt a second interview! Such a tough job, and she wanted to tackle it twice! Recently there hadn''t been much big news in the Witch Sea, leaving Perla without much to do... Chen Qi furrowed his brow, looking at Perla soaked on the ground, pondering how to handle the situation. First, he scrutinized his appearance. His hunter''s cloak, damp from the storm, flapped in the wind like a tattered banner. The Residual Fire Touch''s Hunter''s Clothes, sufficient to obscure his face, combined with the aura of residual fire around him, even disrupted the detection of spiritual power. The clothes were fine; the key was Perla. She must have hidden herself in a barrel at some point, planning to seize the opportunity to interview the Ghost Ship''s captain. Unfortunately, the current state of the spectral captain made it impossible for him to accept her interview. Soaking wet, Perla knelt on the ground, bum in the air, trembling as she raised her head. Her normally sharp and alert golden eyes, like those of a leopard cat, had dulled and even showed a hint of fear. If Perla knew it was me, her first statement would definitely be to ask me for a meal. She hasn''t discovered my identity, not even a hint of suspicion... Chen Qi concluded, then adjusted his voice, silently waiting for her to speak. The chief reporter''s arrival was so abrupt that he had no idea what to do at first. Perla, kneeling on the ground, slowly, ever so slowly, raised her head. Only after ensuring that lifting it too high wouldn''t get her neck sliced did she dare to look at the being before her. There, under the tattered flag of the ghost ship, amidst the rain coming down in torrents, sat a black hunter with crossed legs atop a throne of skeletons, a bright red bloodstained longsword resting on his thigh. And behind him, two thick, slick tentacles were wiping the blade. Slippery, slippery¡ª The spectral captain who had menaced her the last time now lay beneath the hunter''s boot, like a stepping stone, his once arrogant eyes devoid of life. Ghost Ship Captain!! The front-page headline of the White Dove Newspaper!!! At that moment, only two words flashed through Perla''s mind: "Doomed!" She had intended to interview the Ghost Ship''s captain but had encountered someone even more ruthless. Moreover, by the looks of the situation, this monster was even more violent than the spectral captain! Even the hot-tempered black mire was subdued by his presence! What should I do? Perla''s mind raced in turmoil as she clenched her fists in the wind. Should I ask him how he managed to finish off the Ghost Ship''s captain? No, no, no! That would surely lead to him demonstrating firsthand how he did away with the spectral captain! Or perhaps, I should ask if he''s had dinner? No! No! No! As a result, he would most certainly devour her alive! Creatures like him love to eat raw meat, especially curious babies like her who don''t know the dangers of the world! This monster appears to be the type who enjoys consuming living humans. Should I pretend I''m a monster too, give a mischievous smile, and discuss the experience of human-eating with him? No, I have no experience in eating humans; I''d definitely give myself away! No good! Time is running out! I can''t keep thinking! Thump! In the storm, Perla bit her lip and bowed her head, saying: "I''m terribly sorry!" Amid the tempest, Perla''s apology was exceptionally well-articulated. Not even the most experienced PR staff at the White Dove Newspaper could have delivered such an impeccable apology! Years of courting danger taught her that when in doubt, saying ''sorry'' was always the right choice! When facing a rational creature, it was definitely the correct approach! "???" Chen Qi, sitting in the skull chair, was momentarily stunned. What was she apologizing for? Had she been frightened into talking nonsense? An interesting reaction¡­ Chen Qi smiled and tapped on the long knife resting on his leg. Seeing Chen Qi didn''t immediately act, Perle, who had finished apologizing, blinked her golden eyes and said pitifully, "Um¡­ excuse me¡­ can I go now? Or, what do I need to do to leave¡­?" Want to leave¡­ Chen Qi pondered for a moment, stroking his chin. To speak the truth, he didn''t really have any way to deal with Perle. In the Witch Sea, Perle was one of those seemingly minor creatures but in fact, a big boss-type presence. Perle was likely an edge hunter, one who had participated in edge battles, a hunter who had reached beyond the New Sun world. Her strength was a mystery, the only certainty being she possessed a special mechanism for locking her health. Once her health fell too low, she would reveal a wholly new second form, capable of causing a storm, even a storm surpassing Fourth Rank Spiritual Power. That was the reason Perle dared to court death repeatedly without actually dying. Of course, if pushed, he could use methods like tying her up to imprison Perle. Chen Qi glanced over at Perle. She was wearing a white shirt, the only thing of value being the retro camera she carried, not even a backpack card on her. There was nothing worth taking, and besides, Perle had been quite helpful to him in the Witch Sea, and he was not some kind of demon. This was all an accident, and the best outcome was to frighten Perle enough to let her ride her big white dove back home. Chen Qi tilted his head, pretending to ponder for a while, and finally said, "Sure, of course, but there will be a price to pay." "..." A price¡­ Perle shivered all over. First, she was shocked that the monster in front of her maintained such a high level of rationality, and second, that it was actually willing to let her go. "May I, first¡­ take my bag¡­?" "Go ahead." Chen Qi said softly. What price¡­ Perle slowly turned around, gripping her own behind, moving very slowly. That type of person who verbally releases you but then fires a shot to assert their cold-blooded nature was countless in the Witch Sea. Perhaps, she would become a stone for the Black Hunter to test his blade on. With her big white dove not by her side, she could only swim back. In a panic, Perle bent down on the rain-soaked deck and picked up her briefcase. From within the briefcase, a draft peeked out¡ªa draft for an interview with the Ghost Ship Captain. The carefully prepared draft was quickly soaked by the rain¡­ Suddenly, a sense of powerlessness surged in her heart. This time, she had spent a full three days and nights hiding in a merchant ship, pretending to be a barrel of precious wine, to successfully stake out the Ghost Ship and reach it yet again. To get the interview information, she had concealed her Spiritual Power, staying in the dark barrel for six straight hours. If she went back like this, she would definitively be mocked by that jerk Lilith from the Witch Times. All of a sudden, an idea struck Perle, and memories flooded back. She remembered, this monster in front of her was the Black Hunter who had appeared in the Crack Sea with the Flower Witch! And this Black Hunter had actually made his way to nearby waters and hunted the Ghost Ship Captain. This was information no newspaper had reported! A huge news story¡­ Perle swallowed, and amidst the storm, her heartbeat quickened. If she didn''t come back with big news, she would certainly be trampled underfoot by her junior, Lilith. Once Lilith''s Witch Times became the best-seller, she would be nothing but a foot-licker to her junior. Finally, after a fierce struggle, Perle bravely turned back and asked, "Um, excuse me¡­ may I interview you, Mr. Black Hunter?" "???" Perle looked at Chen Qi both frightened and hopeful! Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just like you¡­ Chen Qi looked at Perle in front of him speechlessly. The truly impressive thing about Perle was her ability to be scared and still take incredibly bold actions. Chapter 184 The Start of a Good Image "You even dare to interview this..." Chen Qi even felt that even if the Father Whale from the Black Whale Group, or the legendary Ice Witch appeared, she would dare to go up for an interview! This is the purebred Light Phase Transcendent... Trouble... Chen Qi lightly tapped the blade of her long sword. Actually, accepting Perle''s interview wasn''t impossible. Anyway, after Perle returns to Moonstone City, she would report on today''s events, and no one could stop her. However, agreeing to an interview with Perle couldn''t be taken lightly. Chen Qi thought for a moment. Although he bore no animosity towards Perle, he absolutely couldn''t appear overly friendly, or else Perle would only become more and more presumptuous. Moreover, maintaining his image was very important. Appearing overly friendly would make others take advantage of him. Appearing too dangerous would lead to being hunted by Shell Country''s Hunter Group. Chen Qi pondered slightly: "Okay, but, you must pay the corresponding price." At the mention of the price, Perle stared at the thick tentacles and shakily lifted her camera: "Mr. Black Hunter? May I ask, what price?" Chen Qi thought for a moment. Perle was the biggest and most satisfying source of information in Moonstone City after all. A qualified Second-order Transcendent needed to possess movement technique, defensive, and perception skills. And he had mastered all of these. Besides, a qualified Second-order Transcendent also needed a skill to enhance their spiritual power origin, as well as their physical body origin. And his body was already strong enough, the most important was the skill to enhance spiritual power origin. Simply put, what he lacked were advanced techniques in breathing or meditation, a kind that could regularize and sublimate one''s Qi Power and spiritual power origin. However, although these skills were considered essential for a qualified second-tier Transcendent in the guides, the number of Second-order Transcendents who could truly complete them was very few indeed. But approaching Perle for such skills as Black Hunter wasn''t a good choice. It would make him seem poor and weak. He needed to change the question... Chen Qi thought for a moment, tapping his long sword: "Information about Doctor Crow, the Cloaked Elder, or the Sirens." "!!!" Perle opened her mouth slightly. In fact, she had also been tracking information on these three recently. According to the intelligence, these three were lurking in the coastal waters, preparing to make a big move! If they really managed to summon deep-sea monsters, it would definitely plunge the coastal waters into massive chaos. "I''m very sorry!" Perle spoke again with a tremble: "That... I haven''t found their whereabouts yet, only some information about their identities." Chen Qi turned his head to think: "These pieces of information will do, as for the rest, I can give you some time." Immediately, Perle nodded: "I''ll do my best! Black Hunter!" "Of course, if you don''t succeed..." Chen Qi smiled slightly, making a gesture as if crushing a skull while stomping his right foot heavily. The Ghost Ship captain''s head made a cracking sound. Bang! Perle felt a phantom pain in her head, knowing that if she didn''t succeed, her head would meet the same fate as the Ghost Ship captain''s. Chen Qi thought to himself. If she doesn''t succeed, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 would climb to her bedside while she was sleeping and give her a bubble punch to the head! "I understand... I''ll do my best." Then, Perle took out some paper and a quill, asking curiously: "Mr. Black Hunter, may I interview you now?" She was extremely excited, although she hadn''t interviewed the Flower Witch, interviewing the Black Hunter was also a great achievement! "You may." Chen Qi organized his thoughts. Even if he didn''t accept the interview, Perle would still fabricate stories based on her imagination. He might as well try to see if he could shape a good image of himself in the Witch Sea through his answers. Perle blinked: "May I ask, what is your relationship with the Flower Witch, Black Hunter?" What kind of question is this? Relationship... Chen Qi tried hard to recall. The Flower Witch was cute and also very strong. He quite liked the Flower Witch, but right now, the two of them hadn''t reached a point where they would confide secrets in each other. Friends... No, after some events, their relationship was even better than normal friends. If he had to say it... Chen Qi thought for a while, giving a simple answer: "Partners." The art of interview is to speak nonsense... Chen Qi was well aware of this truth. Partners... Perle was slightly shocked. Partnership implied a common goal between the two! The Flower Witch''s target seemed to be collecting Witch Occupation Cards. Besides that, she also seemed to be delving into the secrets of the deep sea. No, there might be even more explosive objectives! Wait, the Flower Witch was looking for Witch Occupation Cards. Could it be, Black Hunter also wanted to become a Witch? No... Perle held back her scattered thoughts and crossed out the message ''Black Hunter suspected of wanting to obtain Witch Occupation Cards'' on her paper, writing down: #Shocking! The Flower Witch and the monstrous Black Hunter from the deep sea have reached an unspeakable cooperation and deal!# Chen Qi looked at the earnest Perlu, quietly waiting for the next question. Perlu then asked a question that all adventurers are very concerned with: "Black Hunter, the adventurers of Witch Sea all say that you like to sow your seed in human females who''ve lost their way in the night. Is this true?" What the hell are you talking about... A twitch emerged from the corner of Chen Qi''s eyes beneath his cloak. In Deep Sea Titan Land, he clearly hadn''t done anything, yet inexplicably, he had a bunch of bad reputations! And those that damaged his good image at that! One must know, the Flower Witch was aware of his identity. If these rumors were to reach the ears of the Flower Witch... How would the Flower Witch view him, and how would the people of Witch Sea view him? Chen Qi earnestly dispelled the rumors: "I am not one of those foolish parasitic sea beasts, and I have no interest in sowing seeds in human females." No interest in sowing seeds in human females... Perlu nodded her head. So that means, he''s interested in non-humans, or interested in human males? Or he just sees humans as tools? But as it appears now, he''s just a special kind of human! No no, this is consistent with the nature of a monster person! As a monster, he must have his strengths in many areas. This is important intelligence! Perlu''s hand trembled slightly as she wrote: #Black Hunter states he has no interest in human females!# This report could be featured in a special column in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom... Perlu took a deep breath and finally asked; "That is, Mr. Black Hunter, why are you looking for Doctor Crow and the others, is it to hunt down the deep-sea creature they summoned?" You''re asking way too much detail. Chen Qi thought. Deep-sea creatures could be useful to him, this to him was actually a very good dungeon, an opportunity to become stronger quickly. Of course, he absolutely couldn''t tell this to Perlu. He''d better fob her off with some excuse... Chen Qi lightly brushed his longsword with his index finger: "For amusement." Another perfect non-answer, Chen Qi thought to himself. Meanwhile, Perlu''s right hand trembled lightly. Amusement! You''re interested in both the deep-sea creature and the three pirates? Perlu started slightly, trying hard to suppress her shaking hand. She continued writing: "Black Hunter states that he is very interested in the three mysterious pirates on the high seas, as well as the deep-sea creature they are about to summon!" No interest in human females, but great interest in three pirates and the deep-sea creature. Continue your journey on empire Perlu looked at the three contradictory headlines linked together and nodded with satisfaction. This would definitely make a front-page headline! Perlu gathered her manuscript and once more bowed: "Thank you for accepting my interview, Mr. Black Hunter." What on earth did she record... Chen Qi frowned, feeling a vague sense of foreboding. Forget it, further entanglement would only lead to more trouble. Perlu gathered her briefcase and manuscript: "Thank you very much, Mr. Black Hunter. How should I deliver the information to you?" She now had no courage to step into the land of white trees again. "Just drop a message in a bottle in the sea area I designate," Chen Qi said, and he specified a special sea area. He could have the deep-sea water elves collect intelligence. "All right, I will do my best, Mr. Black Hunter. If there''s anything you need my help with, please command me!" S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Perlu thanked him shakily. Chen Qi chuckled softly: "Hmm, you can go now..." "Yes! Yes! Yes!" The thoroughly soaked Perlu moved slowly to the side of the boat, jumped into the sea, swam with all her might, and kept calling for her giant white dove. ... "Finally gone..." Chen Qi watched as Perlu swam farther away. Hopefully, the coverage by Dove Times about him would be somewhat normal. Chen Qi remembered that the advancement of some special occupations depended on conceptual indicators like ''legendary status'' and ''justice points''. Moreover, a bad reputation could attract the attention of inland Hunter Groups. Therefore, a good reputation was extremely important. Chen Qi sheathed Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Regardless, he had cleared a significant menace from the nearby seas! At that moment, a group of six deep-sea water elves wearing skull helmets approached. The ones wearing skull helmets held elite skeletal spine swords: "Waku! Waku! (Master, we''ve breached the engine room of the Ghost Ship!)" "Well done! Little guys!" Chen Qi placed the deep-sea water elves on his leg one by one, rewarding them with skilful massage techniques. "Waku Waku!" The deep-sea water elves showed little expressions of enjoyment. After a session of massages, Chen Qi looked around. The green fire from the Ghost Ship had gone out, meaning the green fire engine of the Ghost Ship had been extracted by the deep-sea water elves. At his feet, the captain of the Ghost Ship also had no breath left. It was time to loot! Chen Qi rubbed his hands together excitedly. Chapter 185 Eye of the Deep Sea Six Deep Sea Water Elves jumped onto Chen Qi''s shoulder with a splash. Chen Qi, accompanied by the Deep Sea Water Elves and the little green algae that had finished singing, pushed open the ship door and walked through the eerie corridor. As he delved deeper, the surrounding temperature seemed to gradually drop. Crunch! Crunch! There were also some skeleton fragments wriggling on the ground. At a rough glance, at least a hundred small skeletal pirate pieces lay scattered, victims of the Deep Sea Water Elf squad''s attack. The craftsmanship of the Deep Sea Water Elves was strong, and their combat ability was not weak either. Chen Qi looked around. The interior structure of the Ghost Ship was even more complex than he had imagined, "How do we proceed?" Stay connected via empire Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 hopped down from Chen Qi''s head, like a majestic warrior, and led the way ahead. "Wa-ku wa-ku! (Master, follow me!)" Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 held the Skull Sword, bouncing along. Chen Qi followed the Deep Sea Water Elf and pushed open the heavy wooden door. Behind the wooden door, there was an energy core emitting green flames. The energy core appeared as an exquisite sphere, over a meter wide, with a surface that radiated a faint glow and tiny green flames. The surface texture was delicate, flowing with mysterious runes and patterns that seemed to conceal mysterious energy from the depths of the crack. This was the heart of the Ghost Ship, an energy core with immense power... Chen Qi slowly moved forward and gently touched this energy core with his hand. [Ghost Ship Ghost Fire Energy Core (Main) Nature Form: Hammer, Lamp Introduction: Born from a master-level Ghost Artisan''s energy core, it contains powerful Extraordinary Energy, providing immense power as the energy core of large constructs. When fully activated, it will completely reshape the appearance of the ship and generate a large amount of green ghost fire, significantly increasing the ship''s speed! Meanwhile, the green fire emitted by this core can dispel weak evil spirits and sea beasts. Note: This engine needs to be nourished by Extraordinary Power.] Chen Qi caressed it carefully. Although its exterior was similar to the core he had obtained before, its performance was on a completely different level! Such a qualitative improvement... Chen Qi swallowed a mouthful of saliva. If he had this core, his ship would undoubtedly become the most eye-catching one nearshore. "Well done!" Chen Qi excitedly hugged the Deep Sea Water Elf. The energy core was the heart of a high-order ship, and his current ship now possessed a legendary Ghost Heart! Next, it would depend on the ship that Bri built... Wait, what if the ship built by Bri couldn''t withstand the energy core of the Ghost Ship? After all, although Bri''s craftsmanship was excellent, fundamentally, he had only built a medium-sized travel ship. In terms of scale, it was far from matching warships and large cruise ships. His residential ship''s tender size, could it really withstand such a powerful engine? Chen Qi felt a bit worried. Luckily, his residential ship was about to be completed. The next step was only the decoration of the ship. Whether the residential ship could handle the power of the green fire core would soon be known. Chen Qi forcefully removed the Ghost Fire Main Core from the Ghost Ship. After handling the core, Chen Qi gathered the little green algae and the Water Elves to start collecting treasures from the Ghost Ship. "Move out!" "Wa-ku wa-ku (At your command!)" The Deep Sea Water Elves had no concept of money or wealth, fortunately, the little green algae, as a Sea Demon, was exceptionally sensitive to treasures. In no time, with the efforts of the little green algae and the Deep Sea Water Elves, the engine room was piled high with pots and jars, as well as gold coins and fine wines. These skeletal pirates really loved fine wines... Chen Qi crouched down and counted from left to right. The pottery, paintings, and other items were severely damaged. The price of these fine wines and gems added up to at least thirty million shell coins. Quite a considerable fortune... Chen Qi calculated. However, the Ghost Ship was now a prime target nearshore and a major enemy of many Hunter Groups. Selling these items in Moonstone City would at most fetch fifteen million shell coins, plus there was the risk of being caught by the police. The best way was to take these illicit goods to the black market in the Crack Sea. Next, Chen Qi began to sort through the extraordinary items on the Ghost Ship. Combat-use Extraordinary Props and weapons, as well as two Second-order Transcendents'' backpack cards, and one Third-tier Transcendent''s backpack card. The Second-order Transcendents'' backpack cards had nothing of great value, totaling only five million shell coins. But fortunately, this Siren''s Third-tier card wasn''t lost. This was a backpack card of a Third-order Transcendent... Chen Qi excitedly held the backpack card in his hand. [Series 30 Backpack Card (Super Fire God Edition) Nature Form: Lamp Description: Produced by the White Dove Travel Company of the White Tower Federation for VIP customers, an essential for home money storage and travel. Capacity: 2*2*2 (cubic, eight cubic meters) Note: Dear guest, what is precious has its merits, may the products of the White Dove Company bring convenience to your travels!] The size of this backpack card was 2*2*2. Chen Qi''s current backpack card was 1*1*2, which meant this new card''s capacity was exactly four times that of his current one. The larger the capacity of a backpack card, the more expensive it was! Moreover, this backpack card was a special edition that could be used to preserve some food temporarily, as well as prevent items from rusting or food from molding. What could be inside such a valuable card? Chen Qi opened the backpack card. The card''s face even thoughtfully labeled its contents. Let''s see, what good items are in a Third-order Transcendent''s backpack card! Enchanting Demon Perfume, which increased one''s charm value. Its scent would make humans irrational. Sexy Lipstick, which left a noticeably strawberry-colored mark that was hard to wash off. Why leave an unwashable lipstick mark? Chen Qi pondered. He almost forgot; this was the Sea King Siren''s backpack card. Chen Qi kept flipping through the items. Delay Potion, Sleep Potion, Skincare Water, Collar, Dog Ears Decor, Cat Tail Decor, Pain Whip, Cow Costume... What on earth is this? Chen Qi twitched the corners of his mouth. Except for the Pain Whip, which could reduce mental acuity and was useful for interrogation, everything else was peculiar fetish items. Shouldn''t a Third-order Transcendent''s backpack card contain world-changing weapons? This Siren played really wild... Chen Qi gritted his teeth. Fortunately, the Pain Whip could weaken someone''s spirit and was considered a rare extraordinary weapon. Finally, after much effort, he found a normal extraordinary item, a blue eye-like crystal the size of a head. [Lost Deep Sea Eye Nature Form: Cup Introduction: One of the countless eyes of the legendary monster Deep Sea Titan Twelve Touches. Effect: Contains powerful deep-sea energy, capable of summoning the Deep Sea Eye from the depths of the crack. (If in a special place and performing a special ritual, it can summon the Sea Goddess''s gaze or the Eye beyond the crack, etc.)] The Deep Sea Titan''s eye... Chen Qi touched his chin. Little Raven and the others were actually planning to summon a creature from beyond the crack or a presence related to the gods. One must know that whether it was a being from beyond the crack or a presence related to the gods, both could stir up a colossal storm in the sea. Typically, the Deep Sea Eye was mainly used as flesh material to grant vision to monsters, which was only part of the ritual. Playing it big, Chen Qi marveled. If Little Raven and the others could indeed summon a complete deep-sea monster, such a high-level deep-sea monster might only be manageable by a Fourth Rank Transcendent. However, the Siren leaving behind such an important item... Chen Qi thought carefully. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A monster without sight, no matter how strong and pressure-inducing, the threat was greatly reduced. Of course, the Deep Sea Eye itself was an impressive extraordinary item. Even without any preparation, the Deep Sea Eye it summoned possessed the power of a Nearshore Dominator with free movement in the sea and sky. The only drawback was that these summoned monsters, for various reasons, quickly suffered the world''s backlash and turned into black ashes. A rather fruitful haul! After inventorying his findings, Chen Qi moved the broken Ghost Ship next to White Tree as a special attraction. Having handled everything, he sailed his residential ship to Maro Town to conclude the day''s journey. ... ... The next morning. Outside the hotel where Chen Qi was staying, there was a light knock on the door. "What is it?" Well-rested, Chen Qi dressed, placed Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 on his head, and opened the door. Outside, An was holding a special wooden staff. "Hum-hum~" An softly hummed, walked to the end of the hotel corridor, pulled back the curtain, opened the window, and looked towards the dock of Maro Town. The sea breeze gently blew in, under the morning sun, before the dock of Maro Town, on the shimmering sea, was a brand new ship: His new ship. Chapter 186 New Ship Early morning at Maro Town Dock. Chen Qi bought a pepper and minced meat pie in the small town and then headed to the dock of Maro Town. Read latest stories on empire At the dock, Brice with his dark circles, deep-set features, and wearing dragon horn ornaments was holding a design drawing, walking back and forth with interest, muttering to himself: "Hmm... not too bad, it''s a pity it lacks sufficient defensive features. However, as a dining ship, it''s already pretty good. When designing, should I focus more on a distinctive appearance? Like designing a pig''s head at the front of the ship to symbolize the chef?" The design drawings by Brice were created after consulting with Chen Qi. As a somewhat unconventional designer, Brice was always full of imaginative ideas. As the user of the ship, Chen Qi just needed to enjoy Brice''s design. As the designer, Brice had a lot to consider. If it wasn''t for Chen Qi firmly using the information of the dragon race to persuade him, he would have even wanted to design a giant loudspeaker for Chen Qi''s houseboat, along with a chef hat chimney. Plus an interior statue of a Water Elf, which would squirt water whenever someone hit it with a stick! Brice believed these features would attract customers! However, in Chen Qi''s view, this greatly suppressed the space of the ship. In recent days, Chen Qi and Brice had gotten to know each other quite well. Chen Qi paid no mind to Brice''s odd dragon horn decoration, took a bite of the pie, and excitedly asked: "Brice, is it finished already?" The speed at which Brice completed the job was faster than Chen Qi had imagined! Brice turned his head, showing off his threaded steel teeth, and gave a confident smile: "Of course, I am a powerful mechanic. My hands can treat steel as an extension of myself. Plus, I have ample supplies. The job was merely assembly; a houseboat is no challenging task." Brice rolled up his sleeves to reveal a steel mechanical kirin arm! This was a powerful weapon mastered after lying dormant for more than twenty years! A Third Rank Hammer Phase mechanic was already capable of creating many highly lethal mechanical weapons. They also possessed ''Mechanical Affinity'', allowing them to manipulate precisely the machines they had created with their thoughts, making it a very powerful third rank profession. Among these, the talent for Mechanical Affinity naturally gave these mechanics the strength to equip mechanical weapons effortlessly. And Brice''s skill was among the top of the Third Rank Mechanics. Chen Qi glanced over at Brice. Under that tall and thin appearance, Brice had at least achieved thirty percent mechanization. Without the benefit of Mechanical Affinity, Chen Qi, with his current constitution, couldn''t withstand such extensive modification. Chen Qi smiled and said: "Alright then, let me properly appreciate it now. I can hardly wait." Brice tucked the strange dragon tail he carried on his back into his waistband: "Don''t worry, I won''t disappoint you." A trustworthy mechanic... Chen Qi followed Brice, stepping onto the deck via the ship''s ladder. His new ship was not large, mainly divided into two areas. One was the living area, and the other was a spacious deck area, beneath which lay the seldom-entered engine room and storeroom. First, the deck. Although the interior was reinforced with steel, the deck was painted with skin-toned wood color paint to enhance the overall aesthetic of the ship. From the outside, the entire ship leaned towards a leisure style wooden boat. In the living area, the first thing that caught the eye was the most crucial part of the dining ship¡ªthe dining room! Upon Chen Qi''s suggestion, not too many tables were placed in the dining room. There were only two long tables, a liquor shelf, and a reception desk to welcome guests. On the reception desk, there were some bartending tools as well. And on the ceiling, there was a Water Elf chandelier, a stroke of brilliance gifted by Brice. The chandelier''s expressions would change according to the different colors of light. For example, (*>.<*), QAQ, And (£þ^£þ), X©nX! This was one of the few designs by Brice that Chen Qi considered good. This setup was more like a cozy little bar than a dining room. Chen Qi glanced over. The atmosphere wasn''t bad, but the decoration again was an unimaginably exorbitant cost, and next to the dining room was the kitchen. In the kitchen, there was a stove for stir-frying, a dessert section for confectionery, and a large refrigerator purchased by Chen Qi for five thousand Shell Coins. Behind the kitchen was the bedroom that Chen Qi had requested. A double bed, desk, armchair, bedside table, bookshelf, and Venetian blinds¡ªa rather standard personal bedroom. At that moment, a simple quilt was already placed on the bed. If Brice wasn''t here, I''d definitely lie down and take a nap... Chen Qi thought to himself. Near the bedroom was the pet room, with many soft sofas, a cat climbing frame, and a steel pole. Why would there be a cat climbing frame for a Water Elf? Why is there a steel pole? Chen Qi glanced at Brice. Brice shrugged and explained: sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Don''t you think it''s cool for water elves to do pole dancing?" "???" "Watching water elves pole dance? Why don''t you just watch dinosaurs pole dance too?" Chen Qi retorted. Without hesitation, Bruce replied: "I''d love to watch that as well, but we don''t have that in Shell Country!" "..." Chen Qi narrowed his eyes. One should not understand the people of the Ice Demon Pirate Crew with the mindset of ordinary folks. He might really think that water elves and dinosaurs pole dancing is cool. And ever since he gave Bruce the Dragon Charm, his entire demeanor had clearly become crazed. Bruce clapped his hands: "Alright, Qi, come with me, I''ll introduce you to the functions of the captain''s cabin." Chen Qi followed Bruce to the houseboat''s captain''s cabin. The captain''s cabin was pretty much what Chen Qi had imagined. The helm, sea charts¡­ The only thing that surprised Chen Qi was an electronic display on the console. Chen Qi asked curiously, "What''s this?" Bruce explained with pride: "This is a radar facility produced from a Third Rank crack, specially designed to detect dangerous creatures. It can detect special spiritual power fluctuations within ten miles, as well as information on large creatures. With this radar, the likelihood of you being attacked by a sea beast is reduced by at least fifty percent." "Oh¡­" Chen Qi was slightly startled. This was a notably impressive feature. Listening to Bruce, even creatures like Shadow Demons adept at hiding could not evade detection by the radar when its functions were fully activated. At the same time, it also came with a complete set of wireless communication systems, which could contact nearby islands, lighthouses, and so on. In addition, it was possible to activate the bright lights and sound distress horns, among other things. Overall, it perfectly possessed the functions of a traveling ship. At that moment, Chen Qi noticed a button with a shield icon on the console! Chen Qi opened his mouth slightly: "Could it be? Is this the legendary barrier deployment?" The high-end ships of the Witch Sea could activate a special energy barrier. Bruce immediately cocked his head to explain: "No¡­ That requires a special engine, and even the Steam Hand I''ve given you can''t do that. You know that technology is only sold to military ships. However, based on my conjecture, Shell Country will soon lift the ban on the sale of ''military ships''. So, I designed the corresponding feature, and if you have money, I can install an engine for you and then complete this function." Why design a feature that wasn''t functional? Chen Qi internally criticized. However, since the feature was there, maybe he could try tinkering with it himself. Bruce said: "By the way, Qi, I have completed the engine room according to your needs. Even if this ship does not have a core, it can still sail at slow speeds." "Hmm." Bruce lit a cigarette and reminded him: "Guest, according to recent news, the Black Whale Group''s ships have already reached the nearby seas. For your safety, it''s best you install a proper core as soon as possible." However, the money for a core was indeed exorbitantly expensive¡­ He sighed: "If you really don''t have enough money, you can rent a core from Bonfire Energy Company. Just mention my name, and they will give you a twenty percent discount." These days, Bruce and Chen Qi had become very familiar with each other. "Hmm, I will as soon as possible¡­" Chen Qi nodded. "You two, give me a hand." At that moment, An''s voice came from outside the captain''s cabin. Chen Qi turned around. Outside the captain''s cabin, An was holding a huge wooden box, rocking unsteadily. She requested again: "You two, give me a hand¡­" Chen Qi narrowed his eyes. An seemed to have some ideas for the houseboat''s decoration too. Chapter 187 Youre in Danger An cradled a towering two-meter-high box, swaying on the deck. Chen Qi walked over and helped her place the box on the deck. "What''s all this stuff?" Such a large box, to those unaware, would make it seem like An was the one moving. An patted her dust-covered cat-like little hands: Experience tales at empire "These are renovation materials. My family runs a tavern, and recently, due to the Crack Tide, we''ve renovated and have quite a few spare pieces of furniture. You might find them useful, Qi." Furniture... Chen Qi''s face showed a look of relief. These days, due to the eruption of the Crack Tide, both the navy and Moonstone City were undergoing changes. Chen Qi''s primary cash for purchasing the ship came from a survey team for the Crack Sea. But at the end of the day, these were ill-gotten gains that couldn''t be openly sold at the weapons store. For safety, Chen Qi had no choice but to head to the secretive black market. Goods that were originally worth millions could only be sold for half their value, or even less, in the end. Without a trustworthy partner, the money he made from selling weapons and Transcendent items was much lower than he anticipated. This made assembling the funds needed for the ship much more challenging than he had expected. In the end, by scraping and saving, plus the wool from Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire oil, he finally managed to cobble together enough for the ship. Then there were the ship''s fuel costs, maintenance fees, and various other minor expenses. Now, Chen Qi was left with so little cash on hand, he couldn''t even afford to buy slightly more valuable ingredients. And at this moment, neither Hai Yunduo nor Ghost Fire Fish had regrown their materials. He simply didn''t have the spare cash to buy furniture. Chen Qi had thought that his new ship would have to remain bare for a long time: "Thanks so much, Teacher An. From now on, you can eat for free at my place anytime!" "Mhmm." An hummed lightly and started to take items out of the wooden box. Chen Qi squatted down next to An, carefully taking items out of the box together with her. Comfortable rocking chairs, white seats, dining room chandeliers, cozy-style flesh-colored wallpapers, a mini wardrobe, elegant light blue curtains, fire extinguishers, and so on. There were also ice makers and juicers for the bar, Blue Fire candles, and small decorative items with an abstract artistic flair. Although all were second-hand, they were well maintained and greatly enhanced the aesthetics of the new ship. "This is..." Chen Qi was slightly surprised when he unearthed two cushions shaped like Water Elves and a brand new ship flag from the box. The Water Elf cushions were made to be twice the size of an actual Water Elf, serving as incredibly comfortable sofa cushions. Different models of ships used flags of different sizes. When Chen Qi completed the purchase contract for the ship, he was also told by the ship management personnel that he must have a new flag. He hadn''t expected An to have taken care of it for him... Chen Qi unfolded the brand-new flag. The background color of the flag was a conspicuous white, while the main pattern included the official chef''s hat logo of Shell Country and a blue deep-sea Water Elf. His dining ship''s flag turned out to feature a chef Water Elf. Did An also like deep-sea Water Elves... Chen Qi glanced at An, puzzled. He remembered that An hadn''t shown any particular fondness for deep-sea Water Elves. Without a word, An simply lifted her head like a proud little white cat. Teacher An certainly was the most responsible mentor in the newbie village... Chen Qi expressed his sincere gratitude: "Thank you so much, Teacher An. You''ve been a huge help, and the design is quite creative." "Ahem." An finally couldn''t suppress the upwards curve of her lips, covering her mouth as she softly said: "Shell Country''s official requirements for dining ship flags aren''t strict, so I thought a chef Water Elf would attract more customers and reflect your uniqueness." "Indeed," Chen Qi nodded. At this moment, Brice, who had been watching the proceedings for a while, offered his own crazy idea: "Actually, I think having a Water Elf pole dance as the dining ship''s emblem, or perhaps a Water Elf captain feeding the owner with a spoon, could also attract more customers." "This is a dining ship, not one of the weird pet stores from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom..." Chen Qi and An both gave Brice, the Mechanic, a cold look. Is my idea really that bad... Brice sweatdropped, pulling out his toolkit: S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Okay, you two, enough chit-chat. If we want to do a trial run tonight, we''d better finish with the renovations now. Oh, and don''t forget to treat me to a big meal." Chen Qi glanced at the clear sky. Now was the perfect time to renovate. Let''s get to work! Bri was a professional mechanic, and An was the super-serious type when it came to work. With their help, the restaurant was quickly renovated. ... At noon, Chen Qi placed a flowerpot on the windowsill of the bedroom and inserted the small yellow flower given to him by the Flower Witch. "Not bad for a new home..." Chen Qi looked around, feeling he finally had a suitable little home in this world. No more sleeping in cramped little rooms. After tidying up the bedroom, Chen Qi headed to the dining room. An and Bri were already seated at the dining table, picking up their cutlery. In the end, it always came to this... Chen Qi took out the Transcendent cabbage and Transcendent carrots he got from the Sea Beast Breeding Base and cooked two simple stir-fried vegetable dishes. Last but not least, using sugar made from sea sugarcane, and pairing it with pineapple and strawberries, he made a giant layered fruit cake! Chen Qi brought the cake and stir-fries to the table: "Thank you both, please enjoy your meal." An took a bite of the small cake: "By the way, Qi, when are you planning to set sail?" Chen Qi pondered for a moment: "The day after tomorrow, perhaps..." He had many goods on hand that he couldn''t deal with in Moonstone City. He could only go to Crack Sea, where the merchants wouldn''t refuse to trade because of the sources of goods. An frowned slightly. At that moment, Bri threw a wet blanket on the situation: "Setting sail now isn''t a wise choice. Although the Ghost Ship is dead, stronger monsters have emerged on the sea." Bri glanced at Chen Qi, reminding him with piercing words: "Moreover, these monsters have appeared on the safe sea route from Maro Town to Moonstone City. My advice is to stay put in town!" "The Ghost Ship is dead?" An seized on the important point in Bri''s words. Recently, she had been worried about Chen Qi and the other fishermen from Maro Town encountering the Ghost Ship at sea. "Yes, the Ghost Ship captain is dead!" Bri leaned back and silently pulled out the latest edition of the White Dove Times: "And it was the accomplice of the Witch of the Crack Sea, the Black Hunter, who killed him!" "The Black Hunter, he managed to kill the captain of the Ghost Ship?" An hurriedly snatched the newspaper. The headline of today''s paper was indeed the news of the Ghost Ship being killed by the Black Hunter! Besides that, there was also an in-depth interview from chief reporter Perle. An had encountered the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch before. In her view, the Flower Witch was a special Third-order Transcendent, while the Black Hunter was just a weirdly dressed Second-tier Transcendent! Just a weakling whose high bounty was only because of his tentacles, but in reality, he wasn''t strong. However, she hadn''t expected that he could actually defeat the Ghost Ship captain, which greatly changed her perception! Could it be that the Black Hunter can perfectly suppress his Spiritual Power to the Second-tier... No wonder the navy has set such a high bounty for him, I actually thought the navy was making up the bounty... An shook her head internally, realizing she had been too confident in her own Spiritual Power perception. Chen Qi sat silently at the dining table, struggling to keep his lips from curling into a smile, and poured himself a cup of tea. Perle truly was Perle; the events of yesterday made it to the paper today. He had purposely used Perle to dispel the previous rumors. The reports about him by Perle shouldn''t be too exaggerated. An looked at the paper, her brows growing tighter. The Black Hunter is suspected of wanting to obtain the Witch Occupation Card, the Black Hunter dislikes living human females, the Black Hunter is very interested in the Cape Elder of the pirates, and deep-sea monsters... The accomplice of the Flower Witch turns out to be such a terrifying, twisted, human-shaped monster! The Black Hunter prefers men... An put down the newspaper, shook her head, and said: "You''re in danger, Qi." Chapter 188 Ans First Practical Combat Lesson "Danger?" Chen Qi, puzzled, took the newspaper and glanced over it. He looked again at An Aotian''s utterly disdainful and slightly angry expression and silently clenched his fists. The rumors had intensified indeed... Chen Qi furrowed his brows. He had underestimated Perlu; she was now studying journalism for the sake of newspaper sales. Wherever he didn''t speak, the Daily Dove would add conjectures and possibilities. However, readers of the Daily Dove didn''t care about these smaller details. Moreover, regarding the Black Hunter''s preference for human males and deep-sea monsters, as well as the fiery nature of pirates, the more they resisted, the more the Black Hunter liked them. To prove this point, they even brought in experts from Bei Country Ocean University! Because long-tentacled parasitic sea beasts prefer to parasitize more robust men, it stands to reason that long-tentacled Black Hunters also prefer to inhabit strong human males. What kind of reasoning is this... Chen Qi sighed speechlessly. For subsequent advancements, legend and reputation were very important. However, as long as one does not follow the notorious path to promotion, even a bad reputation wouldn''t matter too much. The real key was that his fame now far exceeded his strength. After all, his ability to defeat the Ghost Ship depended largely on the Black Mud and the Near-sea Overlord. It seemed that one day, he might even attract the attention of legendary warriors. Chen Qi put down the newspaper, frowning. "I never thought that after the Ghost Ship captain left, another even more terrifying monster would come upon the nearby seas." An Aotian also frowned, heaving a long sigh: "Qi, be careful. Why don''t you stay in Maro Town for a while?" According to the newspaper, men like Chen Qi were very likely to be targeted by the Black Hunter! Not to mention, Chen Qi now owned a houseboat. Although the houseboat''s ability to resist storms had greatly improved, it also increased the risk of being robbed. Ordinary fishing boats weren''t lucrative targets, and large vessels were too difficult to rob. Medium-sized vessels like the one Chen Qi had became prime targets for emerging pirate ships. Bruce chimed in: "Exactly, Maro Town is developing well too. You can stay there and work as a chef honestly. You earn a decent income each year, and you don''t have to worry about being captured by the Black Hunter or pirates." sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this age of nationwide sailing, even the nearby seas were chaotic. But in such times, even without venturing into the deep sea, one could still make a lot of money. Although this houseboat was not comparable to the big mansions in Moonstone City, it was still an asset for making money. In Bruce''s view, Chen Qi, as a chef, had no need to take part in the tumult of the sea. Better to stay and develop in Maro Town, especially since he could come to eat every day. The Crack Tide was only going to get worse... Chen Qi shook his head, murmuring softly: "No, I must venture into the tide. It''s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If I don''t take to the sea, I might never become a Third-tier Transcendent in my life..." Even without mentioning the impending world destruction, in this world, strength was still held in the highest regard. Not everyone had the absence of arrogance typical of high-order Transcendents like An and Bruce. "Is that so..." An cradled her face in her hands, understanding Chen Qi''s thoughts. She and Chen Qi were kindred spirits. As someone born in Maro Town, she deeply understood that despite the existence of laws, many nobles still treated them as if they were slaves. During her days at Bei Country Royal University, she encountered at least ten sneering young ladies and managed to best eight of them with her strength. But despite this, she was still far from a real powerhouse. Only by reaching the Fourth Rank could one qualify to become an Edge Hunter, and only after serving three years could one witness the real world. Currently, she didn''t even qualify to be an Edge Hunter. This tide from the border was the only chance in their lives! An gazed at Chen Qi for a long time before softly opening her mouth to speak: "By the way, Qi, just where do you stand now on the path to becoming a Transcendent?" After many days of practice, An was surprised to find that Chen Qi was much stronger than she had expected. Whether it was the ruthlessness of his blade or his reactions to attacks, he showed none of the panic a novice should have. Moreover, his use of Qi Power was also very strong. In terms of strength, he was far superior to the average Second-order Transcendent, even surpassing most young masters from the Bei Country Royal University who had made such rapid progress in such a short time. Even though Chen Qi hadn''t chosen the path of scholar nor joined a Transcendent organization, the speed of his growth was still beyond imagination. An even felt that now, facing dangerous sea creatures like the black armored shark or the great sea snake, Chen Qi had a chance to fight. Seeing through his progress... Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided not to hide it anymore: "Teacher An, I''ve mastered many battle skills by now. The only thing lacking is a skill to strengthen my spiritual power origin and my physical origin." "Oh?" An''s lips slightly curled up. This guy had indeed concealed his true strength before. Chen Qi''s strength was even more capable than she had imagined! An gently bit her tongue, "Chen Qi, before you set off, would you be interested in having a practice battle with me? I will only use the most basic spells." "??" Am I really going to fight you... Chen Qi swallowed hard. Previously, he had sought to spar with An, but she had always declined. Before he went to sea, on the joyful day his new ship was finished, An actually took the initiative to propose a sparring match! Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Undoubtedly, he couldn''t possibly be a match for An Aotian. If he was now capable of defeating a common Second-order Transcendent, then An could easily defeat a common Third-tier Transcendent. But theory is just theory after all. To spar with a top Third-tier Mage was indeed a rare opportunity. Even if he got beaten up badly, he could still learn from the experience. Chen Qi straightened his clothes and pulled out a black blade from his backpack card: "Teacher An, please enlighten me." If he could have a battle with Teacher An, then in the future, when facing Mage-class enemies, he could be more composed. An ate the last piece of cake, wiped the cream from her lips, and picked up her large magic wand: "Please instruct me." "???" Bri, who was eating beside them, was shocked; he couldn''t comprehend the thought processes of these two people. Continue your adventure at empire How did they suddenly start fighting? Did the two have a quarrel? Bri took out a bag of melon seeds and followed the two to the deck of the houseboat. "Let me remind you both, please don''t damage the boat," he said as he cracked open a melon seed: "And, new mentor! Please be careful, don''t beat Chen Qi to death!" The gap between a Third-tier Transcendent and a Second-tier Transcendent is quite significant. Even a practice session could potentially accidentally lead to one''s death. In Transcendent schools that emphasize real combat, there are yearly incidents of teachers killing students or students killing teachers. Chen Qi took out his black blade, took a deep breath, and adjusted his breathing throughout his body. Meanwhile, An also took out her magic wand, starting to release the spiritual power accumulated within her body. The two were currently five meters apart. Chen Qi activated "White Dove" perception, enhancing his observation of spiritual power. Second-tier Mage-class Transcendents all learn the skill of externalizing spiritual power, and by constructing spiritual power, they can directly form spells in the air. Such externalized spiritual power can also be observed through spiritual power perception. Therefore, as long as one could observe the opponent''s spiritual power flow, they could predict the opponent''s moves in advance. For example, before the Fireball Technique is formed, there must be a brain-sized ball of spiritual power around the magic wand. This is also the most important technique for a warrior not to get injured by a mage, and it is crucial in overcoming stronger foes. An, with the Lucky Cat''s small hand, held the magic wand taller than herself and bowed: "Let''s begin then, Chen Qi!" "Yes." Chen Qi took a deep breath, tensed his spirit, and pushed his senses to their limit! A true expert can conceal their own spiritual power, thus avoiding detection by their enemies. And An was undoubtedly an expert in this regard. A huge gust of wind arose from the ship. Perception... Chen Qi gripped the black blade. He did it, he successfully observed the flow of spiritual power! The wind continued to blow. Chen Qi exhaled a breath of stale air, instinctively sweating a cold sweat. Although he had observed An''s flow of spiritual power, the current situation was still not optimistic. Because the entire ship was now filled with An''s spiritual power. Chapter 189 Youre Quite Good at Fighting The air around buzzed with noise. "Waku Waku! (Go master! Go master! Go!)" Six water elves waved their cleaning cloths up and down, pretending they were an energetic cheerleading squad. Brice crouched next to the water elves, lit a cigarette, and exhaled: "Starting with a storm of spiritual power, oh water elves, your master might be heading to the infirmary soon." Brice looked at the white-haired An. This novice mentor seemed to have been the champion of the fiftieth second-tier mage competition at Bei Country Royal University. The competition at Bei Country Royal University was one that emphasized actual combat abilities, and it had even led to a number of fatalities. "I need to stand back a bit, wait, the cigarette is backwards..." Brice corrected his cigarette and preemptively took out bandages and healing potions from his backpack card. An''s toes lightly tapped the ground, her blue eyes seemingly piercing through Chen Qi''s every move. A storm of spiritual power! Starting with this move, huh... Chen Qi gripped his long sword tightly and kept adjusting his breathing. The storm of spiritual power, upon releasing a huge amount of spiritual power, would disrupt the opponent''s observation of spiritual power and interfere with their construction of it. The only disadvantage was that this move consumed a lot of power and placed high demands on one''s own spiritual power. If one were to abide by the dueling requirements of Bei Country Royal University, indeed this would be considered one of the most basic moves. Nevertheless, it wasn''t impossible to fight against¡­ Enshrouded around Chen Qi''s sword-wielding hands and legs was a layer of faint, pitch-black Qi power. In the storm of spiritual power, Chen Qi''s pigeon sensing ability could hardly predict the opponent''s techniques. Luckily, he focused on a style that prioritized the stats panel of Qi power. The most important characteristic of Qi power was focusing on enhancing one''s own physical body. Even amidst a storm of spiritual power, his attack speed would not slow down at all. It''s all down to speed now! Rush attack... Chen Qi summarized the method of combat. Engaging in a war of attrition against a mage is a foolish option. Of course, there was another point¡ªif they trained for too long, this houseboat wouldn''t be able to take it! An remained silent, gently lifting her magic wand and forming the simplest of spiritual power orbs. Basic Technique: Spiritual Power Orb! Almost instantly, a spiritual power orb condensed and shot out like a cannonball. Combined with the storm of spiritual power, it was like a gun firing bullets without the trigger being pulled! "Casting speed surpasses the Flower Witch''s, top-tier panel mages really are strong..." Chen Qi''s eyes shone briefly, his spiritual power perception and dynamic vision capturing the trajectory of the spiritual power orb. The spiritual power is curving... At this moment, An also revealed a slight smile. Under normal circumstances, spiritual power orbs, like bullets, would fire in a straight line. Although it was a simple trick, it proved unexpectedly effective against Transcendents lacking in combat experience. Treated as a newbie, huh... Chen Qi kicked off from the ground, unleashing an offensive horizontal slash. Stepping Forward Slash! The spiritual power orb coming in from the side was instantly split in half by the black blade. "!" An quickly recoiled like a feather-light dandelion, springing back. Shadow Foot! Chen Qi''s steps left a trail of black flames; in the moment of severing the spiritual power orb, his speed tripled in an instant, surging forth like a fleeting shadow! So fast that even before An landed at the bow, he had already closed in on her! At this moment, the distance between them was less than a meter, and still rapidly shrinking. Two meters! One meter! 0.5 meter! You''re already within my attack range... Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, using his forward momentum to send his blade slicing through the air like flowing water! Upward Slash! "Hm?" An''s pupils expanded dramatically, her heartbeat accelerated uncontrollably, and she instinctively gripped her magic wand tighter. Instinct! Boom! A massive spiritual power field surged upwards into the sky, forming into a cloud, which then rapidly pressed down! Spiritual Power Burst! Rain of Spiritual Power Orbs! Slowing Fog! Conjure Magic Shield! In the midst of a piercing whistling sound, both of their techniques erupted simultaneously! Phew! The wind howled across the deck! "Damn it!" The cigarette that Bree had just put in his mouth was instantly twisted out of shape by the wind, and his eyes were blasted with sand and dust. What the hell were these two doing? He straightened out his cigarette and then slowly opened his eyes to see the outcome of the match. There stood An, holding her magic wand at the bow of the ship. And hundreds of spiritual power orbs had already gathered in the sky, about to fall. However, a sharp, pitch-black blade had already penetrated the magic shield and pressed against An''s neck. With a slight movement of Chen Qi''s hand, he could have made the slash. "..." An looked down at the sharp blade against her neck and spoke: "Qi, you are very strong, and much faster than I thought." "..." Chen Qi looked at the spiritual power orbs already formed in the sky. If it were a real battle, the next outcome would probably be him executing a Horizontal Slash across An''s neck at the same moment as being bombarded by the spiritual power orb rain. Nevertheless, he managed to get close to An and had placed the blade against her neck. To a large extent, this was because An''s reaction was not timely, and in this battle, she could only use the most basic spells. Chen Qi fell into thought. If he were in a surprise battle, and it was in the middle of the night, perhaps, under the status of Residual Fire Touch and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, he really could have injured An. But under normal circumstances, there was no chance of victory. Currently, facing a Third-order Transcendent with the skill of release, he had no choice but to be toyed with by his opponent. The suppressive power of a Third-order Transcendent was stronger than he had imagined. Chen Qi committed this feeling to memory: "Thank you, Teacher An, for the lesson." "I have learned something as well, Qi. I just used a burst of spiritual power, which broke the rule of only using basic spells. You, as a Second-order Transcendent, have not yet completed the enhancement of your spiritual power origin. I thought you wouldn''t be able to detect the trajectory of the spiritual power orbs." Skills of spiritual power origin... Chen Qi exhaled deeply. The enhancement of spiritual power origin could comprehensively improve his spiritual power skills and was the most important indicator of combat strength for a Second-order Transcendent. However, his white dove perception and dynamic vision compensated for the current lack of this skill. But it was just that, a compensation. If An, while using a spiritual power storm, applied any skill that obscured vision, he would become like a headless fly, a plaything in An''s hands. An, looking exhausted, simply rested her chin on the blade: "Qi, with your current strength, you could even stand a chance against the leaders of small gangs." Chen Qi looked at An who was resting her chin on the blade: "Um, Teacher An..." An didn''t seem worried at all about his blade slipping. An blinked: "What is it?" Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "My blade is poisoned." An looked down at the blade against her neck. "Huh?" A wisp of sharp black Qi spread from the blade and instantaneously aimed for An''s neck! An immediately used a defensive move, but still, blood splattered onto the deck. Explore stories at empire "Ouch ouch ouch!" An fell to the ground in pain, holding her neck and rolling about on the deck. The deep-sea Water Elf wiped away the blood from the ground. "..." Chen Qi passed bandages and a Healing Potion to An. He hadn''t expected An to lean directly on the blade. The Black Blade was a weapon once used by the Third-tier Transcendent, Black-eyed Captain, naturally imbued with black Qi damage. Although he now had the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking skill, without activating the Frenzied Blade, the Black Blade still had a superior edge in terms of power. After tending to An''s wounds, the three sat by the side of the ship, staring blankly at the distant sea. Perhaps because of recent fatigue, they watched the sea in silence for a long while. Unknowingly, the daylight slowly faded, and dusk descended. Only when the light from the lighthouse shone did Bree light a cigarette and exhaled a ring of smoke, breaking the silence: "Chef sir, at first I thought you''d be beaten into a pig''s head beneath the rookie instructor. Didn''t expect you to put up a good fight." Chapter 190 Under the Sea Chen Qi complained: "Do I look that weak..." An also coughed twice: "Well... I''m not good at close combat, and I wouldn''t, wouldn''t pin him down. By the way, Qi, when are you planning to set sail?" S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi looked up at the sky and slowly said: "I plan to head out to sea tomorrow to test the performance of the new ship." I had no idea what kind of power the core of the Ghost Ship would exhibit. Heading out to sea tomorrow? Bri, uncharacteristically, said in a serious tone: "However, I still need to remind you that according to the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, the sea has been extremely dangerous recently. Just in the Moonstone City Islands, three hundred fishermen have already gone missing." "Three hundred people..." Chen Qi touched the Water Elf in his chest. The fishermen who go out to sea from the Moonstone Islands are at most a thousand. Nearly one-third missing. This point in time, the second phase of the Crack Tide was almost about to begin. Rank C, capable of luring inland companies'' Hunter Groups, was about to appear in the nearby Domain! Suddenly, Bri asked tentatively: "If you''re interested in venturing out to sea, would you be interested in joining a pirate crew?" A pirate crew? One of the four great emperors, the Ice Witch Pirates? Chen Qi looked up at the sky. Pirate crew still recruiting? What''s going on, does the Ice Witch Pirates need a chef? An stared at Bri. As an official, what she hated most were pirates, and also the monsters above the sea. Many innocent families had died at the hands of these pirates. Even if they were already fat and prosperous, they would still steal the shriveled bread from civilians trying to get through the winter. Chen Qi also glanced at Bri. Bri immediately coughed twice: "No, I misspoke, it''s a Hunter Group. You should know that the Crack Tide has been getting worse recently, and now many companies in Shell Country are starting to form Hunter Groups! For example, Magic Bullet Company and Bonfire Energy have already dispatched their exploration ships. And coincidentally, I have a friend who is a researcher at Mengya Biological Company, operating a Hunter ship dedicated to archaeology, and they just happen to be short-staffed." "A Hunter Group under the company''s command..." An crossed her arms and pondered. Chen Qi was quite strong, but he enjoyed fighting alone too much. Discover stories at empire No matter how strong he was on his own, he couldn''t face swarms of Sea Beasts and numerous pirate ships. Just like the previous Ghost Ship, which had crushed one adventurer after another with its superiority in numbers! Many Third Rank adventurers had perished under the concentrated firepower of the Ghost Ship. If he could become an employee of a Hunter Group, even a temporary one, it would be much safer on the seas. An employee of Steam Hand! Just that title alone could scare off those ignorant fools! Chen Qi watched as the daylight in the sky was about to extinguish. Dedicated to archaeology, isn''t that the Ice Witch Pirate Crew? Speaking of which, the Ice Witch Pirates is also a force worth joining. It could even be said it''s the most worthwhile pirate crew to join. Unlike the other three major pirate crews with over a thousand members, the Ice Witch Pirates are a typical elite pirate crew, with all members being at least Third Rank and total numbers not exceeding fifty. And besides the capricious captain Palu, the Ice Witch Pirates also have several Fourth Rank Transcendents. Their powerful personal strength, combined with the mastery of many secrets of the seas, and their strong background, have made this young pirate crew of fewer than fifty people one of the four great emperors of the seas, closely linked to the main storyline. Beyond that, the Ice Witch Pirates offer quite decent terms. Unlike other pirate crews or Hunter Groups, where the ''boss'' commands the ''employees.'' But in the Ice Witch Pirates, you could even order the captain to work! Palu, apart from investigating the Ice Witch and the Black Whale Group, spends most of his time trying to fulfill the crew''s needs. However, it''s extremely difficult to join the Ice Witch Pirates. Legend has it that the captain of the Ice Witch Pirates knows a secret from history, a secret that Captain Palu tells to the newly joined formal crew members. Any crew member who learns this secret will henceforth be an official member of the Ice Witch Pirates. But in the game forums, no player has ever known this secret. Becoming a formal member of the Ice Witch Pirates is as difficult as reaching the heavens. With my current strength, even if Bri agrees, the capricious Palu would not let me join the Ice Witch Pirates. The Ice Witch Pirates wouldn''t let me join just for a few good meals. Chen Qi smiled wryly and said: "Bri, the Hunter Group you''re talking about is temporary work, right? However, I''m about to enter the Crack Sea, so if you have any good business propositions, feel free to recommend them to me." As a mechanic of Steam Hand, Bri was a treasure! Bri blew out a smoke ring and boasted: "Although it''s temporary work, my friend''s Hunter Group is no ordinary one! Currently, our Hunter Group''s boss is dealing with the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch, as well as investigating Black Whale Blood." The Black Hunter, the Flower Witch? Black Whale Blood? An looked puzzled. Bri glanced toward the distant sea. "Qi, I actually have an extremely dangerous mission here, and if you go out to sea these past few days, you might run into it immediately." "???" Bruce took out a stack of papers: "Our Hunter Group has been recently collecting Black Whale Blood." Chen Qi pretended to be puzzled: "Black Whale Blood?" "Yes, according to our investigation, the legendary Flower Witch, the Blade Witch, as well as the Black Whale Group, Black Hunters, and Deep Sea Merchants, are all likely searching for Black Whale Blood." Bruce explained: "Black Whale Blood grants humans unimaginable strength; put simply, it transforms into monstrous mutants. It''s said that the Flower Witch, along with the newly emerged Blade Witch, are both searching for Black Whale Blood!" "???" The Flower Witch is also looking for Black Whale Blood? Could this really be true and not some false rumor? Speaking of which, it has been so long, I wonder how the Flower Witch is doing now. Chen Qi looked at the backpack card on his waist. Previously, all the Black Whale Blood that he and the Flower Witch fought over ended up with him. Chen Qi confirmed: "So to put it simply, you need Black Whale Blood?" This person might really be able to find Black Whale Blood... Bruce felt an intuition in his heart: "Yes, the higher the concentration, the better. As a reward, I can install the latest naval equipment for you, even military-grade cannons! Defense installations!" "Mhm." Chen Qi nodded and lay on the ship, enjoying the slight sea breeze. Once he set sail tomorrow morning, these peaceful days would immediately come to an end. Under the gentle breeze, An leaned against the side of the ship, quietly watching the distant sea. Under her precise spiritual power perception, she seemed to faintly hear a special whisper, a seductive whisper that lured people into the sea. The sea was becoming more and more ominous. According to the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau''s warning, B-rank cracks were even forming above the sea. She looked at the Water Elf cushion on the ship, wishing she could join Chen Qi at sea. But as Shell Country''s official Transcendent, she must always be on guard against pirates, against the unknown Black Hunters. Perhaps I should remind Chen Qi to watch out for what''s beneath the sea, to beware of storms, beware of Shadow Demons... That way, Chen Qi might be able to stay a few more days. But then, she had another thought. Although Chen Qi was a newcomer, his sailing experience had already surpassed hers. She was the one who needed to be reminded. In the end, after a long silence, she softly said: "Qi, I wish you a smooth sailing tomorrow." Chen Qi gazed at the distant sea. Now, he could only tie with An when using basic techniques, but hopefully, when he returned the next time, he would witness An''s release techniques. ... The next day. Chen Qi bid farewell to the Mechanic Bruce, An, and the Mayor of Maro Town, who kept trying to retain him, and steered the houseboat toward the distant sea. "Waku Waku (Goodbye! Goodbye!)" The Deep Sea Water Elf waved a rag, bidding farewell to the people of Maro Town from the bow of the ship. Chen Qi smiled. Unnoticed, the Deep Sea Water Elf had also grown fond of this peaceful little town. But it was time to go. These waves called for adventurers. Eventually, the Maro Town Lighthouse disappeared above the horizon. After setting out to sea, Chen Qi first went to his White Tree Domain, installed the Ghost Fire Engine Core, and then dealt with Hai Yunduo and Ghost Fire Fish. Finally, he sent Water Elf No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 to dive into the sea to search for drift bottles floating on the surface. He had previously made an agreement with Palu. Palu would place the information she collected into drift bottles and put them at a designated spot for him. If Palu was serious about the work, there should be a drift bottle fixed on the reef in the designated sea area. "Why haven''t they returned yet?" Chen Qi stood on the bow, quietly waiting for the Deep Sea Water Elves to come back. Suddenly, a cold wind brushed his skin. "Waku Waku!" "Waku Waku!" From the surface of the deep sea in the distance came the calls of the Deep Sea Water Elves. Such a cold wind... Chen Qi felt a buzzing in his ears and brain, and his back began to ache. He stood on the bow, striving to open his eyes, looking into the distance. Below the sea surface, behind the Deep Sea Water Elves, there seemed to be some kind of huge black monster. The moment Chen Qi looked towards that part of the sea. Hundreds, thousands of crimson eyes appeared on the surface of the water. "Waku Waku!" In the midst of the surging black waves, the cries of the Deep Sea Water Elves were heard. Chapter 191 This version is not right Dark clouds slowly dispersed, revealing a sliver of moonlight that fell upon Chen Qi''s face. "Waku Waku (Save me! Master!)" Deep Sea Water Elves wailed in the ocean, as if a massive mountain were rising from the seabed, rushing towards the ship. Storms, pitch-black night, torrential rain, mutations, concrete, raging fire¡­ In an instant, numerous images flashed through Chen Qi''s mind. Crew members slaughtering each other over unevenly distributed spoils, young men and women jumping into the sea to their deaths over the greedy confiscations of nobles, a youth setting the ship ablaze for fear of his father''s punishment, a witch exiled due to infestation by a Sea Beast¡­ All were disjointed, terrifying scenes. The brain, the brain was trembling! Chen Qi clenched his right hand into a fist and fiercely punched his own chin. By the time he came to his senses, a giant wave was already crashing towards him! "Damn it!" Chen Qi firmly gripped the ship''s railing, struggling to avoid being swept away by the massive wave. However, as soon as the wave receded, countless pairs of bright red eyes had already appeared before his face. Boom! Accompanied by a loud noise, the ship was jolted by a massive columnar creature and nearly capsized upon the ocean! "Waku Waku! (Master)" The horrified Deep Sea Water Elves leaped out from the surging waves and flung themselves upon Chen Qi, trembling non-stop like a quivering motor. Amidst the colossal waves, Chen Qi slowly raised his head and looked up at the enormous creature that was continuously rising before him. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That massive creature was still rising! It was black, thick, and long¡­ Atop the tower-like colossal columnar creature, indescribable black mists swirled, within which countless blood-red eyes glowed! Their density resembled a stack of towering nests! Its vast size soared into the skies, making even the near-sea overlords seem like frail ants in its presence. Creak! Creak! Sounds reminiscent of a centipede''s movements echoed amid the huge waves. Pairs of bright red eyes kept twisting, seeking prey in the vast sea. And in the next second, the creature''s red eyes shifted downwards, locking onto the giant ship, locking onto his body! "Fuck!" Chen Qi''s eyes bulged like copper bells; it had been a long time since he had felt so insignificant, like an ant, seen as mere prey. This isn''t the right version, is it? This is a creature that appears in nearshore waters? Most importantly, the creature before him did not belong to the Sea Beasts but was some kind of Shadow-related being! Dammit¡­ Chen Qi charged towards the cabin inside. "Water Elf Number One, Three, and Four! Adjust the ship''s outside lights'' direction! Aim it at that guy right in front of us! Five and Six, hold on tight to me!" From its appearance, it was most likely some kind of Shadow-related creature. Continue reading on empire It was very likely afraid of bright light, which might also be the reason it didn''t attack the ship directly at first. Maximum ship speed! And the brightest lights! Chen Qi fiercely pressed the button for all the lights on the ship! At the bow, the giant spotlights came on, driving away the darkness before them. Then, Chen Qi firmly took hold of the helm, steered the ship around, and executed a massive drift, aiming the spotlights at the enormous creature in the sea. "Roar!" The moment the spotlight was aimed at it, a sound like the wailing of crows resounded over the sea. Boom! Boom! Boom! It plunged back into the deep sea to escape the glaring bright light. The waves and wails gradually faded... The usually noisy sea slowly returned to silence. "Phew¡­" Chen Qi, his nerves still rattled, leaned against the control panel and let out a long sigh of relief. Just what was that¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his swollen temples, trying hard to recall the appearance of that strange creature. Psychic contamination, plus a huge body, and bizarre whispers... The Abyssal Pillar, one of the thirteen great terror legends of the Crack Sea, representing Shadow. It is said that people with high inspiration, the moment they look directly into its eyes, will see visions of the past. The higher the inspiration, the more numerous and real the visions. Such monsters specifically target Transcendents with high inspiration! Luckily, although his inspiration was high, his profession''s medium mental resistance withstood this psychic attack. In the face of the Abyssal Pillar, even military ships could only scurry away in fear. Only a Fourth Rank Legend or a Hunter Group equipped with Grade C Crack Sea weapons in their entirety had the qualification to hunt this monster. Why would such a high-level monster appear in the near sea? What version is this? It''s as if it just reached level six and now it''s trying to solo the dragon! Is that even possible? Chen Qi rubbed the timid Water Elves number five and six, then raised his head. The moon in the clouds was only a faint pink. The moon was still normal, not yet in the Laughing Moon period... Chen Qi muttered in his heart. The second stage of the Crack Tide, also known as the Laughing Moon Period, primarily manifests in the reddening of the moon at night, the appearance of numerous Shadow Demons on the sea, as well as mutated Sea Beasts, and crazed crowds. And the Abyssal Pillar is a catastrophe of the Crack Sea that becomes active during the Crack Tide''s second stage. Unimaginable, meeting such a caliber of monster in the near sea... Why? Could it be the result of the crows'' summoning ritual? Or is it because Deep Sea Water Elves are too enticing? Or maybe I''m just plain unlucky? Chen Qi looked at the trembling Deep Sea Water Elf in his arms. The Deep Sea Water Elf possesses a strong affinity for the deep sea elements, a sought-after delicacy in the eyes of many Sea Beast monsters. The current situation left him no extra time to think; the next moment, a heavy thud came from the bottom of the ship again! Boom! The Abyssal Pillar attacked once more from beneath the sea! Below five thousand meters is forbidden territory for humans, akin to a hell on the outskirts of civilization. Above five thousand meters, the Abyssal Pillar can move freely. The night and the deep sea, one could say, are its domain. It''s not letting me go; I have the Shadow Charm after all... Chen Qi clenched his teeth. He had the Shadow Charm, which, in theory, should make him somewhat attractive in the eyes of the Abyssal Pillar. Why was there no reaction from it? Or should he have danced for the Abyssal Pillar? Shadow Charm and Deep Sea Affinity are not talents of the same rank. The weak Shadow Charm only made the Abyssal Pillar keener to devour him! Chen Qi focused on piloting the ship, quickly distancing it from the current seascape. At that moment, under the full roar of the engine, faint green flames appeared at the stern of the ship. Chen Qi placed his hand on the most important button of the ship¡ª''Overdrive Mode''. Based on his experiments, in Overdrive Mode the ship would transform into the Ghost Ship, becoming a will-o''-the-wisp upon the sea! However, the duration of Overdrive Mode was extremely limited! The current houseboat, at its super-high speed in Overdrive Mode, could last at most ten minutes! Amidst the huge waves, the houseboat was like a lamb running at full speed, followed by a giant, ravenous wolf whose full form could not be discerned! "Waku Waku! Waku Waku!" The Deep Sea Water Elf trembled on Chen Qi, turning him into a high-speed vibrating small engine. Giant howls echoed across the sea... I''m going to be caught... Chen Qi took a deep breath, ready to activate Overdrive Mode. However, the next second, something unexpected happened. There, in front of his ship, a decrepit merchant vessel suddenly appeared. In front of the broken wreck, an old man in a cloak slowly raised his lantern, then opened his arms. He opened his arms, took a deep breath, and declared, "Praise the sun!" Chapter 192 I Think You Need Someone Like Me Accompanied by the ancient sun praise poem from the old man''s mouth! The old man spread his arms, with a lantern in his hand emitting a weak glow, as warm as the sun! The moment the Hand of the Abyss saw the light, it trembled violently and plunged into the sea, as if it had never existed. "Is it a Transcendent relic of the Lamp Phase..." Chen Qi was slightly startled, turned his head, and looked at the old man on the battered ship. Next to him stood ten knights wearing triangular helmets, and a lady wearing a crow mask. "It''s the cloaked elder from the Dove Travel Ship, and Little Crow..." Encountering them here? Chen Qi had been looking for traces of Little Crow and the cloaked elder. He had never expected to encounter them on the open sea. The waters he was now active in were frequently visited by the Ghost Ship, a dangerous area where logically, no ship should be at night. However, the current situation was dangerous! On such a dark, windy night, a young, weak man wandering alone on the sea like him, was a target for many sea beasts and pirates! After all, he was only a Second-order Transcendent. Chen Qi swallowed nervously, preparing to speed up the ship. However, the next second, he heard the sound of metal colliding. A knight with a triangular helmet had just tied a chain to his houseboat. At that moment, the cloaked elder let out a dry laugh, "Young man, you are truly fortunate. We were on our way searching for the Ghost Ship and unfortunately encountered a group of Black Armor Sharks due to damage to our ship, and we''ve been stuck here for a full two days." As he spoke, the corners of the cloaked elder''s mouth twisted up: "We never imagined, on such a dangerous dark night, during the whispers of the dark, we poor survivors would still encounter you." "..." Chen Qi, inside the captain''s cabin, let a drop of cold sweat roll down his face through the window. The White Cloak, one of the captains of the Sea God Pirate Group, with a bounty of twenty-five million Shell Coins, profession of the Void, and also mastering the release techniques! At his side were ten knights with unknown strengths, wearing black triangular helmets. The White Cloak was a true powerhouse, completely on a different level from the previous Kuang Sha. Could I fight him? Chen Qi thought for a moment. Unless he could turn Little Crow against him, having her leg bend towards his arm, with his strength... He might engage in a fierce battle with White Cloak, but the inevitable result would be White Cloak pressing him down and beating him into delirium. In other words, he had no right to refuse them boarding his ship. If he couldn''t fight, then could he run? Chen Qi thought again. He could definitely run; as far as he could see, White Cloak had no capabilities to act in water. And Little Crow was a Third-order Transcendent who could not walk on water. With the assistance of the deep sea Water Elf and the Residual Fire Touch... As long as he wanted to run, no one could stop him. But as a price, he must also abandon his new ship. Exactly, he was extremely curious about what this Sea God Pirate Group guy was up to... Chen Qi breathed out and said resignedly, "Welcome aboard, everyone." The moment he finished speaking, White Cloak and the ten knights with triangular helmets, along with Little Crow, had already reached his ship. After boarding the ship, Little Crow and White Cloak quickly surveyed the vessel. Little Crow murmured softly to herself, "Ah, frolicking near the coast late at night, could this be a pirate ship specifically for kidnapping..." Chen Qi let the ship maintain autopilot while stepping out of the captain''s cabin: "Everyone... welcome to the Water Elf Dining Ship? You all don''t look too well, would you like something to eat?" "Ah?" Little Crow was startled, as if seeing a ghost! "Chen! Chen! Chenqi!" This isn''t right! Exhausted, she struggled to suppress her shocked expression. Why was Chen Qi speeding on the boat late at night? Was he now playing so wildly? Was he really that bold at night? White Cloak curiously asked: "Do you... know each other?" Lil'' Crow calmed down: "Have you forgotten, White Cloak, he is the chef we met on our cruise ship." "A chef, a chef, so it''s a chef..." White Cloak''s tense emotions relaxed: "I thought I had encountered a ghost ship captain. Meeting a chef is indeed lucky, young man, why are you still hustling in the sea at night?" "I was forced by life back then, otherwise who would idle around at sea, dancing the shadow stream dance with shadow demons? To buy this ship, I took on a massive debt." Chen Qi thought of a reason and said despondently: "To save money, I must catch fish myself and head to Flower Island to collect spices. I shouldn''t have bought this ship... What about you? Why are you on this sea?" "Such a pitiable young man, it seems, you were badly tricked by the unscrupulous banks of Shell Country. When I was young, debt collectors even cut off one of my eyes." White Cloak took off his cloak. He had a square face, sparsely white hair like dry straw, and a suppurating eye, his old face resembled cracked tree bark. "As for our purpose, hunting the ghost ship captain, it offended me, and I must make it pay the price, unfortunately, during the process of hunting it, we encountered a shipwreck." "That''s incredible, you actually wanted to hunt a ghost ship captain?" Chen Qi feigned surprise and frowned. "It''s not something worth mentioning. Unfinished business spoken aloud is just a joke." After White Cloak finished speaking, he sighed deeply: "We failed to successfully hunt the ghost ship, nor do we have another chance to hunt it." He looked towards the distant dark sea and bitterly smiled: "What a pity, what a pity, the first red moon in fifty years is about to descend. Even without eyes, the orders from Whale Father and Sea God are our fate, and we must execute our fate, spilling the witch''s blood into the sea, weaving the black whale''s blood into a new sun..." "White Cloak!" Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Lil'' Crow coughed twice. This white-cloaked old man actually told the secret of their mission to the man before them! And secrets are only told to the dead! Moreover, White Cloak was completely deranged. He particularly enjoyed breeding pitch-black, twisted tentacles and sharks, feeding humans who disrespected the sea to the tentacles and sharks. She could already envision the scene of Chen Qi being cleaned off by the tentacles and sharks bred by White Cloak. Her assistant had barely survived... Lil'' Crow anxiously took out the backpack card, searching for the special potion to erase memories: "Old White..." However, the cloaked old man had no intention of stopping. "Doctor Crow, please be quiet. This chef''s ship is very fast; he is our benefactor, and we should not hide our secrets from our benefactor." Though the tone was mild, at this moment, a tremendous spiritual pressure weighed down on Lil'' Crow. "..." Lil'' Crow stopped her actions. Chen Qi stroked his chin. It seemed that White Cloak''s rank was at least one level higher than Lil'' Crow''s. Enjoy new adventures from empire Lil'' Crow currently had absolutely no say. White Cloak turned his head and opened his wrinkled eyes, revealing them like green snake eyes: "Captain, your ship is indeed very fast, it truly fascinates me." Chen Qi struggled to squeeze out a smile: "Bonfire Energy Company has already settled in Moonstone City. I rented their latest energy core from them. If you want... you can rent from them completely." Unexpectedly, White Cloak interrupted him and extended his dry palm: "Mr. Chef, you may not know, we are followers of the Sea God Pirate Group. We worship the deep sea deities; those foolish mortals couldn''t let us pass through the gates of Moonstone City..." Trouble, trouble... Behind White Cloak, Lil'' Crow bit her thumb. Saying this, White Cloak pulled out some shriveled banknotes from his pocket: "We need to implore power from the great beings of the deep sea because of these prejudices, we never had the chance to step foot inland..." Directly exposing his identity? Chen Qi was stunned. Now was not a good option to make a move. At least, he needed to turn Lil'' Crow against them before he could take any action! He needed to find a way to delay... Suddenly, Chen Qi felt like he had found his group and bitterly smiled: "Can we join your ritual? I feel, your ritual is lacking a person like me." Chapter 193 Thirteen Doomsday Prophecies "Hmph?" The white-cloaked man let out an arrogant snort involuntarily. What kind of goods dared to say they were suited for his ritual? What did this young man take their great ritual for? Although the Sea God Cult had a vast number of believers, those truly capable of facing the descendants of gods without fear were few and far between. Not to mention, the number of followers who could bear the blessings of the "gods" was even fewer! Have you ever seen the monsters summoned by the deep sea ritual? Have you ever communicated with the monsters summoned by the deep sea ritual? Even the white-cloaked man, who had lived for over sixty years, dared not easily say he was suited for summoning ancient beings in a ritual. The white-cloaked man suppressed his desire to mock, speaking like a venerable elder, "Child, it seems you also understand the gods of the ocean. Why do you say so?" What kind of expression would this young man have when he saw the huge bloodied mouth of the god worshipped by their Sea God Pirate Group? As an elder, he felt the necessity to preach a bit about the tenets and terror of their Sea God Cult. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi put his fingers on his temples, rubbing them, and revealed a slightly pained expression, "Just a hunch, my instincts are a bit sharper than an average person''s. I once dreamed of the beautiful Sea Goddess sitting upon the clouds, dreamed of the rain flowing backwards. Now I am seriously ill and physically weak, hoping to use the dew of the Sea Goddess to heal my illness..." "The rain flowing backwards, the Sea Goddess..." The white-cloaked elder''s eyebrows relaxed slightly. His attitude changed instantly as he asked, "Are you a Transcendent adhering to the Lamp Principle?" Chen Qi tilted his head slightly and responded, "Yes, I was a chef in the First Order, but I now adhere to the Lamp Principle." After reaching the Second-tier, everyone who bound to a Nature Form principle received a special Nature Form Buff and special insights from cracks. For example, a Dice Phase could have better luck and a higher chance of encountering low-probability special events. A Floral Appearance could see others'' favorability within the crack, while a Cup Phase had stronger digestion and evolution probabilities... The biggest feature of the Lamp Phase was the probability of obtaining vague insights about the future! It was said that the legendary Ice Witch once dreamed of the descent and destruction of the Witch Sea. Currently, Chen Qi had just advanced and hadn''t yet received the unique Buff of his principle, but he knew information regarding the Sea God Pirate Group. The New Sun World contained countless doomsday prophecies, the most mainstream being thirteen, each corresponding to one of the thirteen Nature Forms. In the Witch Sea, the corresponding doomsday prophecy was "Inverted World," with the primary attribute being void. When the great whale descended, the world would be inverted, the sky would become an abyss, the noble would become sludge in the gutter, and the endless deep sea would become the new sky, with floods pouring from above, redrawing the world. Destruction could not be stopped; only by becoming a part of the deep sea in advance could one survive in the new world and become its ruler. Only by becoming a part of the deep sea in advance could one survive in the new world. This was the core of the Sea God Pirate Group''s teachings! Thus, the rain flowing backward and the Sea Goddess aligned with the teachings of the Sea God Pirate Group. Chen Qi observed the white-cloaked man''s expression. This kind of follower, not understood by the world, often needed the recognition of others. The white-cloaked man asked, "Aren''t you afraid, young man? In the vast sea, we are terrifying monsters." Chen Qi gave a helpless smile, "How could I not be afraid? However, I''m ill. Even if I risk being killed by a sea beast, I have to strive to make money. Besides, I heard the god worshipped by the Sea God Pirate Group can cure all illnesses." Even if it was for survival and he had to lie, this young man was good... the white-cloaked man thought privately. Besides, a Lamp Phase Transcendent and a patient might be useful for the ritual. The white-cloaked man gave up his thoughts of combat, Experience new stories on empire "Young man, you are a qualified Lamp Phase Transcendent. Are you ill? What kind of illness? Our Sea God Pirate Group might give you a new life." Saying so, the white-cloaked man gestured for the little raven to come forward. The little raven pretended to be unfamiliar and walked coldly up to Chen Qi, "Please cooperate. I''m a doctor." "Alright, doctor." The little raven found an opportunity, walked up to Chen Qi, pinched his philtrum, then casually pulled out a syringe, placed it in his mouth, and stirred it. Then she walked behind Chen Qi and knocked on his back! Why is it so firm, why hasn''t the sea beast disease worsened...the little raven resisted the urge to question and said seriously, "He has a special disease of organ sclerosis. Without assets of over twenty million Shell Coins, there is no hope of a cure." What great cooperation... Chen Qi resisted the urge to high-five the little raven. "A terminal illness, what a poor child..." The white-cloaked man put away the ship fare he was about to pay and managed a smile, "You are fortunate, child." "???" Chen Qi bit his lip, trying to maintain that scared yet curious expression. The white-cloaked man took out his map, "Fate has brought us together. I now have a way to cure your illness. However, time is limited. We need to go to a crack and fulfill our destiny to bring a blessing to the sea... And we happen to be short of a ship. If you can help us, we will treat your illness for free. Little captain, what do you think of this proposal?" Chen Qi thought for a moment, "What is the payment?" The white-cloaked man handed a nautical chart to Chen Qi, "Child, rest assured, as long as you follow our commands and complete this journey of destiny, the Sea God Pirate Group will reward you with enough gold to last you a lifetime and freedom from any illness." So, they are trying to hint that I won''t have a future... Chen Qi agreed with the other party, taking the map from the white-cloaked man''s hand. "Is the location at the edge of the near sea..." Chen Qi glanced at the target location on the map. He remembered that the Ice Demon Pirate Group had marked this spot on their map. This place, currently like the White Tree Territory, was the most dangerous forbidden area near the sea! After a brief conversation, the white-cloaked man instructed Chen Qi never to divulge their whereabouts. Simultaneously, he arranged for his ten helmeted knights to stand guard in the captain''s cabin to prevent Chen Qi from using the radio equipment to pass on information. Finally, after cooking and setting the course, Chen Qi returned to his bedroom. ... ... "Unexpected guests..." Chen Qi sat at his bedroom desk, lit the kerosene lamp, and planned his next steps. As a Black Hunter who had ended the Ghost Captain, he unexpectedly encountered the Sea God Pirate Group, who were also seeking the Ghost Captain. Then, he had joined their ritual to summon deep-sea monsters. Was this good luck or bad luck... Chen Qi stroked his chin. If he mastered the spiritual power origin skill, he would feel a lot more confident. From the items on the Siren''s backpack card, without a doubt, the entity they intended to summon should belong to the deep-sea category. This meant the place they were heading was a realm highly related to sea beasts. It posed risks but also offered quite an opportunity... Chen Qi decided to pause his pursuit of the "Soul Origin" skill card. "However, I still lack information..." Chen Qi felt hesitant; he clearly needed more intelligence. Wakuwaku! The Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 handed over a drifting bottle, which they had risked being devoured by the Abyssal Pillar to obtain. "Thank you..." Chen Qi patted No. 1''s little head, preparing to open the drifting bottle. Bang! Bang! Just then, there was a knock on his bedroom door. "Come in, the door isn''t locked. What''s the matter?" Chen Qi put away the drifting bottle. The little raven pushed the door open and then closed it behind her. Then she took off her mask, revealing an extremely tired little face, "To check your health..." Chapter 194 Do you have any requests for your funeral? Outside the window, a bleak cold wind incessantly swept as the ship lights swung to and fro. Little Crow removed her muddy boots and left them at the door. "I''m coming in." Examine his body? Chen Qi tilted his head and accepted the map from the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Little Crow did not speak, moving like a professional agent to the wall to ensure no one was eavesdropping on their conversation. Then, looking around and finding no extra chair, she asked wearily: "May I use your bed?" "Sure." Pop! The bed was so soft, really comfortable... Little Crow, with a bang, sprawled out on the bed: "Do you know? In one day and five hours, you''re going to die..." "One day and five hours?" Chen Qi displayed a thoughtful expression. This was roughly the time the ship would reach its destination. Little Crow bit her bright red lips, speaking with a touch of self-mockery: "No mistake, and you''ll die more miserably than normal people. You''ll be sacrificed, fed to those twisted monsters, like the Blood-eyed Wall we encountered before, no, the monster we summoned will definitely be more terrifying than the Blood-eyed Wall. By then, not even a shred of you will remain." "That''s your current situation." "..." Chen Qi stroked his chin. From the current situation, Little Crow knew quite a lot of information. He could try prying open Little Crow''s mouth to gather more intelligence! Chen Qi tentatively asked: "Not even a shred remains, is it that dire?" Little Crow spread her hands: "Yes, your luck is really bad. No, not just bad, you met us. If you had encountered the Near Sea Overlord, the Black Hunter, your death would be swifter, especially with the Black Hunter, you might even suffer inhuman treatment. "I just listened to the maritime intelligence from your ship''s radio, and I now understand why you managed to buy a ship so quickly. You really are reckless, venturing into this forbidden sea area..." Saying this, Little Crow flipped over on the boat, supporting her face with her hands, looking at Chen Qi as though looking at a dead man. So sad... During their last meeting, Little Crow had told Chen Qi to live well and fulfill her last wishes after she died¡ªbuying flowers for her! Who could have imagined! When they met again, she would be preparing a funeral for Chen Qi! Such reversals always come so suddenly. This is perhaps life... Little Crow dragged her face, like a doctor announcing a terminal illness: "Assistant, what''s your name?" "Qi." Little Crow pulled her mouth corners upward with her fingers: "Qi, a good name. Do you have any last wishes? Any requests for your funeral? Maybe I can help fulfill them, as long as they aren''t too excessive. Excessives..." Do I have an omen of death shining on my head? Chen Qi squeezed out a smile: "Little Crow, don''t be so pessimistic. I''m not that easy to kill; I still have some escaping tricks up my sleeve." He really was being underestimated! In Little Crow''s eyes, he was the kind of rookie who had no chance to flee and could be killed with a single punch! "Vakuvaku! (Yes, yes, the master is very powerful!)" The Deep Sea Water Elves nodded, considering their master the strongest in their eyes. Little Crow blinked her bright red eyes: "Pessimistic... pessimistic, sorry, I''m used to considering the worst situations first, but Qi... your current situation is not optimistic. Your life and death are completely in the hands of the White Cloak, and I... can''t help you much." Little Crow fiercely pinched her mouth corners with her fingernails. She didn''t control her own strength well, and a tinge of fresh blood flowed from her mouth corners. "Ouch, sorry..." Little Crow hurriedly took out a tissue, wiping the fresh blood off her mouth corner, fearing that it might drip onto Chen Qi''s boat. Why did Little Crow seem to have a slight tendency toward self-harm... Chen Qi supported his face. Was the pressure of undercover work too great, or was it fear and loathing of her own incapability? Chen Qi, with a soothing tone, comforted her: "Little Crow, the situation isn''t that bad. Can I ask, what is the target you intend to summon? Or do you have any other information you can tell me? Maybe things could develop in a favorable direction?" Little Crow rolled over on the bed: "The place you''re about to go to is a very special crack. A hundred years ago, the Sea God Pirate Group summoned a deep-sea monster capable of creating a vortex of death there, in order to obtain the power of the deep sea. Legend has it that this deep-sea monster possessed a dreadful power to destroy cities. If not for the Deep Sea Hunter who killed it, the coastal Moonstone Islands would have been completely destroyed." "Of course, this monster requires a large number of creatures to survive, so sacrifices are indispensable, and that white cloak... has already marked you as a sacrifice..." Destroying the city... Chen Qi''s heart shuddered slightly. The monster they were trying to summon was even stronger than he had anticipated! S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, it involved the Deep Sea Hunter and the vortex... This also meant that the monster being summoned was definitely from the deep sea, and it might even be an ancient species from the depths! Chen Qi had so far encountered only two ancient species from the deep sea - the Deep Sea Titan and the Blood-eyed Wall. Among them, the Deep Sea Titan was just a tree, not very aggressive. An ancient deep sea species from the crack, I wonder what it would do upon seeing me? Chen Qi fell into thought. Lil'' Raven with her hands on her face: "Qi, next, you will go with us to the crack, but under normal circumstances, I won''t be able to help you escape unless we encounter special circumstances, like running into the navy, Black Hunters, Witches, something like that..." "Black Hunter?" Chen Qi asked. Lil'' Raven exhaled: "Yes, that maniac who took down the Ghost Ship. According to the information from the White Dove radio, the area of activity for the Black Hunter is in our nearby sea. If we come across it, I could use the chaos to find a way to help you escape..." "Oh?" Chen Qi''s lips slightly curled. "?" Lil'' Raven tilted her head, noticing that Chen Qi seemed to know some insider information. Could it be that Chen Qi has already been targeted by the Black Hunter... Cough cough... Chen Qi explained: "Lil'' Raven, actually, according to reports from the White Dove Times, the Black Hunter has recently appeared in this sea area, and it''s not unlikely we''ve been targeted." Not unlikely! Hearing this, Lil'' Raven''s eyes finally shone a bit, but then dimmed, realizing that even if they encountered the Black Hunter, it didn''t guarantee their survival. However, regardless, as long as chaos erupted, she could protect Chen Qi and mess up the White Cloak''s plans! "I hope so!" Lil'' Raven tried hard to smile: "Don''t worry too much, just stay calm and if the right opportunity arises, you''ll survive..." "Thanks... I''ll do my best to survive." After expressing her concerns, Lil'' Raven felt much better and swayed her pale legs up and down: "You know, Qi, you must have realized by now, I am a..." You are an undercover, what about it? Chen Qi pretended to be clueless: "What?" Lil'' Raven swallowed it down, longing to share with someone. She really wanted to tell everything to the other person. But revealing undercover information might only bring trouble to Chen Qi. Lil'' Raven supported her face with her hands, smiling slightly: "I am a professional doctor, I''ll cure your illness..." Saying this, Lil'' Raven suddenly realized she had been lying on someone else''s bed for so long! Damn, why is this guy''s bed so comfortable, and he even has Water Elves to hold! Read new chapters at empire "Right, about that, the medical examination..." She blushed, immediately stood up, and then pulled out an array of horrifying surgical tools. Scalpel, saw, steam drill, ice pick, anesthetic... Chen Qi broke out in a cold sweat. This examination doesn''t seem proper! Are you sure it''s an examination and not dissection? Lil'' Raven kindly explained: "Simply put, I came in under the pretext of examining you, and since I am a violent doctor, to keep our cover, I need to conduct a few ''small checks'' on you. You''ll need to let out a few painful cries... Don''t worry, it won''t harm your body, just a tiny bit of pain!" Chen Qi naively asked, "How much does a tiny bit hurt?" Lil'' Raven flashed a mischievous smile, rolling up her sleeve: "Have you ever been sawed by a chainsaw? Qi?" "Hiss..." Chen Qi touched the Water Elf No.3 and No.4 in his arms: "Can the Water Elves make the painful noises for me?" "No." Chapter 195 This Crack is Going to Burst On the edge of the nearby sea, Storm Gorge, nightfall. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under the slightly reddened Blood Moon, the winds howled, thunder roared, and giant waves reached the skies. Chen Qi was at the helm in the captain''s cabin, cautiously steering the ship through the pitch-black Storm Gorge. "The harbinger of the Laughing Moon Period..." Chen Qi looked up, his gaze piercing through the glass. The moon in the sky, as if soaked in fresh blood, hung over the horizon, casting a faint red hue over the sea surface. The shaky vessel, like a lone leaf, struggled to progress amidst the ferocious waves. At that moment, a triangle-helmeted Knight approached him from behind and tapped his back with an iron hand with a sting: "Captain, how much longer until we reach our destination?" "Two hours, and, do not approach my back so casually..." Chen Qi felt an unprecedented sting on his back. According to Little Raven, he had about one hour before he ascended to heaven. However, last night, he felt like he had ascended once already. Chen Qi carefully recalled the blurry memories of last night. Little Raven, claiming to check his body, had him lie on the bed while calmly handling a bunch of hemostats and some jars, performing a thorough check from the inside out, including some minor surgeries. Normally, with days of practice, he had become capable of enduring pain, even if a steel needle was directly inserted into his armpit, he could bear it. The difference between butchery and surgery lies in precision. Last night''s procedure was less of a surgery and more of a butchery, yes, the kind used for slaughtering pigs! Last night, Chen Qi only remembered Little Raven applying some strange medicine to his back, after which his pain sensitivity significantly increased, followed by a sudden intense procedure. Every possible method was used, from cupping to hammering... Little Raven, growing more enthusiastic as she proceeded, even climbed onto him, performing some blacksmith-like terrifying checks! The pain in his thighs, back, and arms hadn''t subsided even now. Chen Qi turned around and gave a glare at Little Raven, standing in the corner. Little Raven helplessly spread her hands, raised an eyebrow, and flashed a mischievous smile as if to say: You, as the patient, only need to lie on the bed, while I, as the doctor, have a lot more to consider. Was I played? Chen Qi stretched his limbs. No doubt about it, Little Raven is one ruthless unlicensed doctor. Now, thinking back, Little Raven''s inexplicable insistence on having him lie down might have been just to get a look at the Sea Beast tattoo on his back. Stay tuned with empire What a slaughter...Chen Qi concluded. But truth be told, the check-up really seemed effective! After the surgery, he felt much more relieved. Despite the pain being intense, like tearing scars off his body, strangely, there was an urge to undergo it again... But now was not the time to discuss such matters, nor was there an opportunity for another session...Chen Qi turned back and placed his hand on the ship''s wheel: "In one more hour, everyone, we will reach the marked spot on the map, though the storm here is severe and we might encounter Sea Beasts." White Cloak pressed himself against the glass: "Little captain, you just need to keep driving forward, I will handle everything else." White Cloak smiled coldly, the vast storm in front of him seemed like a minor drizzle in his eyes. "Alright." Chen Qi pulled down the railing, increasing the ship''s speed to the maximum. He opened his Spiritual Power perception to the fullest while keeping the Residual Fire Touch hidden in his sleeve, ready to deploy it instantly. According to the message in a bottle fished up by the Deep Sea Water Elf from the ocean. It contained information on Little Raven, Sirens, and White Cloak. This White Cloak had a record even more astonishing than his, a veteran of the Sea God Pirate Group and master of Void, he was just one step away from becoming one of the four Angel Envoys of the Sea God Pirate Group. In his earlier years, he had hunted the Black Ship Sea Dragon, which is the juvenile form of the local sea ruler. He also had thirty-one D-level crack experiences and three C-level crack successes. In the C-level crack ''Night Without Light'', he had obtained a legendary relic, the Sun Lantern, which could dispel many monsters, especially those of the Shadow phase. Furthermore, crucially, he possessed a technique for the release of Void. Since he specialized in Void, his reputation wasn''t as prominent, but his strength, considered one of the top two formidable bosses of the nearby seas, was unquestionable. According to Little Raven''s estimate, White Cloak could fight against five or even more Black-eyed Captains by himself! Chen Qi was not quite sure how strong the Black-eyed Captain was, but estimated that with his current ability, even if activating the Residual Fire Touch, he might only be able to tie with one Black-eyed Captain. An extremely troublesome old guy...Chen Qi tuned his fighting spirit to its highest. Such old guys might strike the moment the ship reaches the entrance of the crack! White Cloak patted Chen Qi''s shoulder: "Kid, you''ve really been through a lot. After we finish this mission, I''ll apply for you to join our Deep Sea Pirate Group and bathe in the Holy Water of the Sea Goddess." Little Raven glanced at her watch, coldly speaking: "White Cloak, don''t forget our mission''s purpose here. We, the Black Whale Group, provide the materials, and you must complete the ritual; also, all gains from the crack must be split with us, the Black Whale Group. If there are items related to Deep Sea Hunters or Witches in this crack, the ownership will be negotiated by big sis." Chapter 196 This Crack is Going to Burst_2 The White Cloak spoke softly: "Now, it''s too early to talk about the split after the matter, Doctor Crow, didn''t the Big Mama tell you that splits should be discussed after the crack ends." Little Crow remained silent, in terms of seniority, she was just a newly promoted cadre. "..." The White Cloak walked over to Chen Qi, looking at the distant sea: "Young man, on this crack expedition, whether we can return alive is an unknown, everything should be discussed after it ends." Boom! Suddenly, a huge thunderclap resounded through the sky, lighting up the heavens! The ship jolted violently! "Damn it..." Chen Qi struggled to stand firm. As a Forbidden Land, if he hadn''t upgraded the ship, the small boat would have disintegrated instantly due to its durability. At this moment, accompanied by the thunderous roar, he felt a strong Transcendent aura! But in the next second, something unexpected happened. As the ship continued forward, the entire sky started to lose its color like black ink fading away. The White Cloak couldn''t help but laugh maniacally: "Finally, finally, we''ve arrived!" Under the call of the storm, a special notification appeared in front of Chen Qi. [You have reached the edge of the crack!] [Inspiration identification in progress...] [Identification success! (Received a small amount of information hint)] [Crack name: Lost Sea Lamp Island Rank: C Nature Form: Light, Flower Crack distortion rate: 87% (Extremely high distortion rate, collapse, in an instant!)] Crack rank restriction: This crack can be entered by second-order and third-tier Transcendents. Crack occupancy limit: Up to fifteen people.] Description: Over four hundred years ago, this was a peaceful village, nestled in a bountiful crack, producing illuminating items called sea lamps, once the best-selling ship lights on the sea. Bonfire Energy Company noticed this and went to Sea Lamp Island, attempting to absorb this technology. However, when they set out, the flashes of daylight, famine, and madness had already swept through the village. The entire Sea Lamp Island was on the brink of destruction, and to survive, for food, the villagers began to crave older protections, attempting to summon the most prized creation of the Sea Goddess from legend. As an investigation ship, you traversed the sea storm, preparing to stop all this before the ritual! Clear condition: Survive until the event concludes. (Once you reach Sea Lamp Island, the entire sea will be surrounded by a whirlpool until the event ends.) Special clear condition: Stop the mad villagers'' ritual.] [Inspiration Insight: On the mountaintop, you saw wings split from the mountain, break free and come towards you.] Pop! The White Cloak, feeling the buzzing in his head, suddenly smashed his hand on the control panel: "Sea Lamp Island! The legendary birthplace of the Crow Witch, the training ground of the Ice Witch, the first battlefield of legendary investigators, the place where the Deep Sea Hunter was injured, the place where the Sea Lamp Fox descended, the place where Yu Huo was discovered!" Finally, finally...The White Cloak said excitedly, as if seeing tons of gold: "Little Captain! Forward, keep moving forward! Braving the storm, keep moving forward!!" At this moment, in sharp contrast to the excited White Cloak, Little Crow had a face of indifference. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She looked at the crack notification in front of her, unconsciously biting her nails. They hadn''t encountered the Navy, Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, or the Black Hunters when they reached the crack. Even though she had relayed today''s actions to the Navy, they still hadn''t shown up on their route! Damn it, what was the Navy doing? Why didn''t they respond after I gave them the intel? If this crack distorts, the entire coastal archipelago will turn to ash, with at least tens of thousands of deaths. Snap...Little Crow bit through her pinky nail. Chen Qi looked at the Inspiration Insight, feeling a bit excited. Experience tales at empire What''s going on! 87% distortion rate!? This crack might explode any second? Chen Qi tried to suppress his inner excitement. Generally speaking, the difficulty of a crack is composed of many aspects. But undoubtedly, besides rank, the crack distortion rate is the most important evaluation criterion. An 87% distortion rate indicates that a crack is about to undergo drastic changes. High distortion usually leads to two outcomes, the first being a rank promotion, and the second being collapse. Collapse simply means the crack descends to the real world, turning terrestrial land into irreparable badlands. Outside of the Neo-Solar World, exists an endless expanse of badlands. And an 87% distortion rate means that with just a little time, a little trigger, the crack could quickly collapse and descend into the real world. A C-rank crack, in many people''s eyes, is already an extremely terrifying crack. If a C-rank crack isn''t dealt with, it can lead to total disaster within a hundred-mile radius, turning it into a piece of land where humans can never survive. Even when they enter the crack, it might distort at any moment. When the crack collapses, they will face countless monsters. And if not collapse, a crack rank promotion is also extremely terrifying. If it mutates to a B-rank crack, even a Third-order Transcendent could perish in an instant from a single breath. This means he, a Second-order Transcendent, might find himself in a B-rank crack with a minimum threshold of third rank! Neither outcome was good news... Chapter 197 This Crack is Going to Burst_3 Unless they could enter the crack and suppress its mutation at the fastest speed. The first time entering a C-rank crack, they encountered such an explosive mutation rate! As they entered the crack, the sky gradually turned into a dusty sunny day, and an extremely desolate island appeared in front of them. "My first C-rank crack experience, and it is this intense." Chen Qi instinctively grasped the Residual Fire Touch under his clothes. This was his first time entering a C-rank crack as an assassin! As they got closer to the island, a prompt appeared before his eyes again. Stay connected with empire [You have arrived at Sea Lamp Island''s crack.] [Assigning a random role based on your Nature Form.] [Your role is a courageous and righteous investigator and company employee of Bonfire Energy Company.] [Due to your role as a company employee, the villagers wish to feed you to the sharks. Hate level +100! You are more likely to be besieged by monsters!] [Your reward for passing the challenge +20%] [You have obtained a special mission: Find the design blueprint of the Sea Lamp (Completing this task can earn you a very mysterious reward)] [Note: The more successfully you play your role, the higher the score you will receive.] Villagers'' hate level +100? Chen Qi frowned slightly. As a Second-order Transcendent, challenging difficult scenarios was already hard enough. Now, they assigned him a role with a maxed-out hate level. However, it didn''t matter. In the Witch Sea, where random events flew everywhere, he would inevitably encounter this level of a crack sooner or later. Chen Qi turned his head and looked at Doctor Crow in the small black cloak and the other Transcendents with triangular helmets. From the current point of view, this crack had roles, and certain roles would obtain special inspiration. Even though this was not a werewolf-themed copy, some key roles should receive inspiration far beyond others.'' And yet, even with his inspiration, he hadn''t received special inspiration. The difficulty of passing the C-rank crack was even more troublesome than he had imagined. Chen Qi looked out the window. In the distance was a colossal barren island, completely devoid of any breath, full of withered trees. In the middle of the island stood a gigantic mountain, covered with countless runes. The entire mountain resembled the fossil of a sprawling creature, as if at any moment, a sky-devouring beast would descend, destroying everything in sight! Chen Qi took the lead in speaking: "Everyone, what do you say, how do you plan to pass the challenge? My character has some special missions." No doubt about it, these people would absolutely not take the normal route to pass the challenge. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Doctor Crow said: "Our goal is one. That is to head to the center of the village, replace the ritual destination, and become the new ritual person. My role is a doctor, so I won''t be attacked by the villagers. I can move freely on this island with medical skills, but I will most likely be monitored. Therefore, my idea is to first analyze everyone''s information..." The person in the white cloak raised their left hand and snapped their fingers, a faint black shadow appeared over their body: "No! We don''t have time! Doctor Crow! A mutation rate of 87% means the villagers are about to hold the ritual. We have only one choice, and that is to reveal our fangs and bathe the area in blood. We need to use blood to accomplish our ritual." "Bathe the area in blood?" Doctor Crow twitched the corner of her mouth. Are you kidding? This is a C-rank crack! And it is about to explode! If they bathed the area in blood, both she and Chen Qi might end up as cannon fodder! "No, we need to be more cautious. At 87% mutation, in fact, the higher the mutation rate, the harder it is for the mutation to increase!" Crack mutation rate... Chen Qi lowered his head in thought. Doctor Crow was right. Once the mutation rate was too high, a major event must occur to raise the crack''s mutation rate further. "The mutation rate doesn''t rise that easily, which means we still have time to make a plan!" Doctor Crow negated again with a serious look. She needed to buy time for the Navy, Chen Qi, and her own actions. At this moment, suddenly, the gigantic mountain in the distance squirmed a bit. In everyone''s hallucinations, the massive mountain in the distance seemed to twitch violently, shifting momentarily! Layer upon layer of sea waves surged towards them! The silent ancient whispers echoed across the sea! Everyone covered their ears amidst the soul-piercing whispers. They all saw a special prompt. [Because ''it'' sensed a particular existence, the crack''s mutation rate increased by 3%. The current mutation rate is now 90%!] Doctor Crow raised her head sluggishly, twitching her mouth. "?????" Chapter 198 Come on, Enjoy Yourself "What a coincidence." Gathering her courage, the little raven''s voice dropped even lower as she interrupted the White Cloak. In her tiny head, myriad questions flashed through her mind. What did those whispers mean? What special existence could it refer to? Was it a unique item brought by the White Cloak? She tried her best to raise her head: "White Cloak, what does that mean?" It was not merely about the gigantic waves that reeled, but rather a sort of ancient prophecy. Despite her being an enthusiast of the deep sea, she could not comprehend the prophecies of the deep-sea kind. The anger towards humans? The attempt to stir chaos in the world? Or is it a prohibition against setting foot in their current domain? The interpretation of these whispers would dictate their subsequent actions. The White Cloak gazed into the distance, as if up to now, everything that had happened was within his expectations. He turned his head, asking: "Little captain, what do you think?" Chen Qi felt a tingling on his scalp as he stared into the distance at the mountain range. Amidst the buzzing in his head, he believed he had grasped the terrifying implications of those recent whispers. This ancient whisper carried a darkness, a loneliness, a madness - all born out of a long thread of time, as well as an endless yearning for love. Put simply: "Come on! Have fun, after all, there''s plenty of time~" Was this entity lonely, inviting him to join in its amusement? Chen Qi looked towards the petrified, mountainous range in the distance and shuddered. Sometimes, a discrepancy in size can be charming. But clearly, this difference was too vast; if he played with it, he could be played to death. This was no longer a dragon asking for a hug¡ªit was Godzilla seeking an embrace! If this entity broke through its seal and descended upon the world, it would likely swoop towards him in the next second! Have fun? More like a quick death... He would have to keep his distance... Chen Qi organized his thoughts: "In truth, we haven''t suffered any serious harm, so, I believe this is an ancient and special invitation." The White Cloak paused for a moment: "Invitation? You only got it half right. This should be seen not just as an invitation, but as a command, a promise. When we reach the mountain''s summit and complete this final ceremony, we will receive his blessing." Following that, the White Cloak patted Chen Qi on the back: "Your inspiration is not bad. Others might have interpreted these whispers as rage." No, I truly find it hard to take these words as anger... Chen Qi looked into the distance speechlessly, beginning to think of the next plan. "Black blood, black blood, black blood, we need more black blood to stain the robes¡ª" And at this moment, within the dimly-lit island, some corrupted villagers had noticed Chen Qi''s vessel. They, or rather, it, holding rusty shovels, steadily approached Chen Qi''s location. On rare occasions, ''humans'' might exist within a crack, but unless it was a B-tier crack, these humans were never real, often malformed monsters, or disguises donned by other ''Transcendents''. For instance, Jin Li, the second-in-command of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, due to her profession as a ''Traveling Merchant'' in the Lamp Phase, often appeared in cracks, pretending to be an NPC, pushing silver-scale breastplates for fifty thousand each to participants. These villagers weren''t human, but rather monsters born from twisted obsessions. Bang! Their forms were already distorted, their bodies festering, and the weapons in their hands all consisted of foul objects congealed from blood. Corrupted beings could become twisted monsters after getting even a drop of tainted blood on them, even if they were Second-order Transcendents. Chen Qi furrowed his brows, stepped back; even if he had the Flower Witch''s potion to treat these toxins, The poison would inflict irreversible damage to his body. After all, he was but a developing Second-order Transcendent; he had to avoid such irreversible harm to his body as much as possible. Besides, these villagers prioritized attacking units that provoked them! Clang! In the next instant, a hundred twisted villagers hit the ground, scurrying towards him rapidly like spiders. The White Cloak gracefully extended a finger: "Knight, slaughter these mad fools." Subsequently, the ten Triangular Helm Knights under his command took out black spears and charged down from the ship, launching a swift assault! Clang clang, thud thud! Almost in an instant, the spears pierced through the villagers'' heads and hearts! The villagers'' heads burst open in a split second, with red and black splattering everywhere. "All clear, sir." The leading Triangular Helm Knight stood erect, flicking the dark blood off his spear. The White Cloak said with a slightly approving voice: "True to a force modeled after sewer cleaners, you handle any filth or poison with ease." Sewer cleaners, gutter? Why does that sound somewhat familiar yet strange... Chen Qi pondered for a moment. He remembered that the sewer referred to the underworld of the New Sun world. In the Era of Darkness, the surface was more dangerous than the underground, leading humanity to establish a large number of underground shelters, which eventually formed a special underworld. With the rise of daylight, the underworld turned into a historical relic, no longer needed by humankind. Now, these shelters have become the haven for all sorts of beings that cannot survive on the surface, where many dark, twisted individuals reside, hence the name Gutter for what were once noble refuges. Although it is not one of the six major plates, it is large enough to rival them in scale. To deal with this crack, they had summoned cleaners specializing in restraining the corrupted... Chen Qi thought to himself. If it were someone else, they might struggle severely due to the pollutants and poisons of the corrupted people. One could say that the ability of the Triangular Helm Knights to resist corruption directly downgraded this C-rank crack to a D-rank crack. With the Lantern Phase that resists the abyssal pillars, coupled with the Triangular Helm Knights specialized in combating the villagers. Had the White Cloak been to this crack before? Or did he know information about it? Wait, why is the mutation level of this crack so high? Chen Qi immediately thought of the answer. The Sea God Pirate Group had attempted this crack multiple times but had failed every time! And now, after the opening of the crack, they once again sought out the White Cloak to complete the task. Chen Qi winked at the Small Crow as a signal. But the Small Crow tilted her head, seemingly unaware of the matter. Before the final boss''s Descent, I must stay fully vigilant... Chen Qi suddenly felt like he was playing a game of Werewolf. The White Cloak walked to the edge of the ship and lowered the ladder: "Even a C-rank crack with high mutation levels is simple, like standing a coin on its edge, provided we are well-prepared. The only difficulty we face is to heed the whispers of an ancient presence and awaken its Descent." As he spoke, he stepped solemnly onto the island, exuding an aura of deathly stillness. The Triangular Helm Knights went ahead, and they followed closely behind. Chen Qi and the Small Crow walked at the very end. The Small Crow turned to Chen Qi, wanting to say something, yet she remained calm and could not speak. The Triangular Helm Knights continuously hunted down the corrupted people. Unaware, the sky grew darker and the bodies piled up. They had reached deep into the island. A twisted altar now appeared at the end of their view, atop the high summit. Runes constructed of mercury and blood, stacks of dry bones, writhing black clots. "Finally, just by following the mountain path and replenishing all the materials, then lastly..." The White Cloak advanced in excitement, but in the next second, he involuntarily halted. Creak... Chen Qi looked down at his feet. It was a shriveled corpse, not decayed, dressed in a nun''s garb. Besides, there were numerous garments of the Sea God Pirate Group. Many had died in this place, and the skeletons suggested that among them were no shortage of powerful Third-order Transcendents. Chen Qi activated his Dove Perception. In front of them lay an ethereal barrier of Spiritual Power, one that had existed for hundreds of years! The White Cloak stepped forward, carefully touching the barrier: "After the Sea God Pirate Group''s four failed attempts, we have finally arrived here. Now, all we need is to break the seal set by the Ice Witch, and we shall welcome a new god." S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he spoke, the White Cloak turned back and gave Chen Qi and the Small Crow a grin. Chapter 199 Fight! Sealing? The seal of the Ice Witch? Chen Qi''s heart jumped. This rift is actually related to the Ice Witch? Although traces of the Ice Witch are omnipresent in the Witch Sea, this was the first time he encountered signs of the Ice Witch within a rift. In legend, the Ice Witch hailed from the distant land of Frostwinter Kingdom and was a Saint surpassing the Fourth Rank Legend; she was the savior of the Witch Sea, the strongest amongst the witches, and the keeper of order in the Witch Sea. However, what she did far exceeded just that. To prevent the Witch Sea from becoming foul land, the Ice Witch also possessed the power of prophecy. She would set seals to stifle any elements that could potentially destroy the Witch Sea. The fact that this rift could be sealed by the Ice Witch precisely demonstrated its value. Moreover, she would occasionally appear in various major events and, every century, train a witch. Fen, the Flower Witch, was the youngest disciple of the Ice Witch. The Ice Witch had set a seal in this place... Chen Qi looked toward the transparent, illusory barrier with a sense of ominous premonition. In legend, like the Deep Sea Hunters, the Ice Witch too was a hunter of deep-sea monsters! And, compared to hunting large sea beasts, she preferred killing humanoid deep-sea monsters. Chen Qi, as such, was exactly the type of prey the Ice Witch most yearned to hunt. Only, unlike the now-deceased Deep Sea Hunters, this witch was merely asleep. "Qi, step back!" The little raven stepped in front of Chen Qi and drank a vial of Blood Medicine. At the same time, she unraveled her tied-up hair and took off the cumbersome Pharmacist''s robe, revealing the shorts and black vest underneath that were suitable for combat, as well as her toned muscles. She had not neglected her physical training. Chen Qi looked toward the little raven, also readying himself for battle. Just then, the hand of the one in the white cloak was already on the barrier of the Ice Witch. "The final hurdle..." Undoubtedly, anyone trying to break the seal would incur the Ice Witch''s penalty! Chen Qi took a step back as a special inspiration once again flashed through his mind. [You have heard the warning inspiration from the Ice Witch.] ["Halt your steps, travelers, for this is an ancient dream from tens of thousands of meters beneath the deep sea, it shall bring no blessings from the deep, only cursed soil upon the world."] ["Once it descends upon this world, everyone shall die."] Hearing the warning left behind by the Ice Witch a century ago, the white cloak let out a scoff of disdain: "Halt? Everyone is destined to die anyway, the world will eventually become cursed soil, the black blood has long been tainted; a dying witch''s seal also wants to stop the tide of the deep sea!" The white cloak ignored the inspiration, placing his hand on the barrier and continuously channeling the Spiritual Power of the Void! At the same time, the Tricorn Knight behind him kept splashing black, tainted blood upon the barrier. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The inspiration went off again! ["I say again, halt."] The white cloak took a forceful step forward, his body straining. Crack! Crack! Gigantic cracks suddenly appeared on the barrier. ["One last time, halt."] With the opportunity right before him, the white cloak had no intention of stopping. At the end, they did not heed the inspiration but only heard a laugh filled with supreme contempt: ''Hmph¡ª¡ª'' Amidst a clear sound of shattering glass, the entire barrier instantly crumbled! At the same time, a gigantic Black Ice Golem burst forth from the ground beneath them. Boom! Its body was composed of a giant rune-engraved stone block, entwined with numerous runes and a layer of black scales. Also, at the center of this statue was a core burning with blue flame. Chen Qi scanned it in an instant. Bonfire Energy Company''s military-grade energy core, rune stones from the royal workshops of Frostwinter Kingdom, and the black scales that covered it! These were the scales of a near-sea overlord! An ordinary Third-tier Transcendent would stand no chance against this Black Ice Golem! Boom! Though the Ice Demon Statue was only five meters tall, considering the materials from which it was made, it could easily massacre ordinary Third-tier Transcendents. And remember, the highest limit within this crack was a Third-order Transcendent! Rumble! Rumble! The core engine of the Ice Demon Statue was starting up, generating a deafening roar. The white cloak turned and said to the little raven: "Little Crow of the Black Whale Group, this old man must proceed to the altar; this Ice Demon Statue is now your responsibility." The little raven''s heart pounded, a cold sweat dripping: "I fight the Ice Demon Statue? I''m just a fragile doctor responsible for Potion R&D; white cloak, don''t forget, I''m the representative of the Black Whale Group. If I die, the Black Whale Group won''t let you off; the old lady could use a fitting new dog right now." The White Cloak tilted his head slightly, unconcerned: "You are not just a simple doctor, but a Third-order Cup Shadow profession, a subject of potion experiments. Under the influence of potions, the strength you exhibit in a short period of time can even rival the moves of a Fourth Rank Transcendent. Crow Doctor, you are stronger than I imagined, and what''s more, the young captain by your side has also concealed his true strength. Having the courage to come here with us, he must possess extraordinary abilities. You folks will win..." "Win... Hahahaha!" As he spoke, the White Cloak couldn''t help but laugh. This is the creation of the Ice Witch, a mere crow cannot possibly withstand it. "However, delaying time is enough¡ª¡ª" By now, he saw no need to play the role of a kindly old man. The White Cloak silently raised his hand, casting a spell on himself and the Triangle Helmet Knight. A dark membrane covered everyone present. Void Arts, Fade! Fade, a Third Rank Void spell, can erase one''s own presence, and any entity trying to observe them will suffer a light psychic assault. For golems that detect through sensing spiritual power and strength, this is the perfect counter-spell. However, considering this is the statue of the Ice Witch, besides concealing their presence, they must also leave behind something that could attract the golem! Clearly, this White Cloak had turned her into bait for luring the monster! She might be an undercover agent, but ostensibly, she is an executive of the Black Whale Group! The little crow said coldly; "The Black Whale Group won''t let you off, its executives cannot be insulted by others. Big Mama will tear open your spine, the Blood Hunter will harvest your soul..." The executives of the Black Whale Group can be insulted, but they must not be killed. Anyone who kills an executive of the Black Whale Group will personally be hunted by the Fourth Rank Blade Phase Blood Hunter, sailing on a crimson boat, hunting for his soul and blood! The White Cloak finally turned back: "Indeed, if it were just an old man nearing his end who killed an executive, punishment would be inevitable. But once I receive the Sea God''s blessing and advance to the Fourth Rank, stepping into the realm of Legends¡ª¡ª" "Who then would bother to blame a Legend for the death of a Third-order ant? Even the adjudicators of Shell Country would likely stand on my side." According to the laws of Shell Country, once one becomes a Fourth Rank Legend, even if they commit a grave crime, they are not sentenced to death but are sent to atone as an edge hunter on the frontier. The reason why the Fourth Rank is referred to as Legends is that they can stand above ordinary rules. The White Cloak no longer paid any heed to the little crow''s warning and walked towards the altar. In his eyes, with the imminent Descent of the Ancient Deep Sea Entity, the little crow and the captain are bound to die eventually. It''s better to let them serve some purpose before their death. The Ice Demon Statue''s body was getting hotter and hotter! Chen Qi took out the black blade and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking from his backpack card and commanded the Deep Sea Water Elf to enter battle mode. "Number One." "Vaku Vaku (Master, understood!)" The Deep Sea Water Elf assumed a defensive posture. "Damn it!" Although the little crow had anticipated this step, she was powerless. She could not defy the Black Whale Group''s orders and had to enter this crack. Boom! The moment the engines were preheated, the Ice Demon Statue charged forward, its massive fist like a high-speed missile. Targeting the little crow... Chen Qi quickly drew his sword and used Shadow Blade Slash, cutting towards the Ice Demon Statue. A searing flame was slashed into the body of the Ice Demon Statue! In an instant, there was a flare of light! Yet despite this, the Ice Demon Statue, with its sharp, scale-covered fists, still landed a solid punch on the little crow''s abdomen! "Puh¡ª¡ª" The little crow spewed a mouthful of fresh blood, instantly feeling her organs shatter! Looking down at her bloody abdomen, she saw the Deep Sea Water Elf Number One latched onto her stomach, helping to lessen the impact of the blow. "Vaku Vaku (Master! It hurts...)" The Deep Sea Water Elf let out a pained moan. "Sorry..." The little crow crushed and drank ten bottles of Potion. She had not engaged in real combat for too long and hadn''t reacted in time to the charge of the Ice Demon Statue, causing a weak Water Elf to take damage for her. Now, she had no choice but to fight! Fight! A subject of potion experiments needs no weapon; a body hopped up on potions is the sharpest sword! The little crow licked away the fresh red blood medicine from the corner of her mouth. The next second, she bent her arm and gently placed her tiny fist against the massive stone fist of the Ice Demon Statue and then softly chanted: "Inch Energy. Open Heaven!" Chapter 200 This Medicine is Powerful! ``` The Little Raven''s neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, and thighs, all generated force in an instant. She contracted her muscles, concentrating all her body''s strength into her fist within a brief breath, then unleashed it with explosive force! Accompanied by a piercing whoosh of the fist cutting through the air, the massive body of the Ice Demon Statue, like a pebble swept away by a giant wave, was blasted tens of meters away, leaving deep markings on the ground! Crack! The Ice Demon Statue knelt down on one half-bent leg, its colossal figure collapsing in an instant. "Huff..." Little Raven regulated her breathing while her blood-soaked hair fluttered in the wind. At this moment, her back was drenched in sweat and dark-red, blood-like patterns emerged incessantly. Inch strength, Little Raven, you''re still a kung fu girl, quite sturdy at that... This was Chen Qi''s first time seeing Little Raven in action. Ordinarily, these techniques that didn''t require weapons, relying solely on one''s fists and innate Qi, would be considered part of the mainstream Qi Power schools. And inch strength was even more so a high-order Blade Phase skill within the Qi Power tradition, generating short, sharp bursts of explosive force by contracting the muscles in an extremely short amount of time! Moreover, subjects of drug experiments could increase their attributes threefold or fourfold after drug intake. If the quality of the Potion was strong enough, it could lead to a tenfold increase, breaking through the physical limits of one''s body. With a super strong temporary status and pure Qi Skills! This level of combat ability, this state of Little Raven, she had the power to challenge any battle-hardened, top-ranked Third-tier Transcendent with Blade Phase! Chen Qi''s gaze shifted to the Ice Demon Statue that Little Raven had just struck hard. In the roar of engines, the shattered body of the Ice Demon healed at an unimaginable rate. Little Raven swallowed the fresh blood and broken teeth in her mouth. It hurts so much! Broken bones, aching kidneys! Pain in the face, arms, and even the butt! Even her strongest blow couldn''t reach its core! There was no hope of winning at all... Tears and sweat mixed on Little Raven''s face. Gritting her teeth, she gripped her shattered fist: "Chen Qi, run, you might be able to get out through this crack." If it were someone else, Little Raven would have lost hope! But Chen Qi always held a glimmer of hope to escape! He had some significant secrets on him! Little Raven opened her backpack card and took out the forbidden Potion hidden within. Why are you saying your last words already... Chen Qi clenched his black blade, with Qi Power entwining his entire body: "Little Raven, we are not dead yet. Don''t be in a hurry to say your last words. This guy, after all, is just a bigger rock." Little Raven looked at the forbidden Potion in her hand: "I''m not small... Also, run fast, you might have a chance of survival. The statue is made of ice..." Little Raven didn''t finish her sentence before a huge gust of wind assaulted her. She instinctively bent her arm to defend, but what happened next was beyond her expectation. The Ice Demon Statue activated again. And this time, its target was not her, but the pitifully weak and helpless invalid, Chen Qi! Dynamic vision! Chen Qi immediately drew his sword, combining an explosive movement with a Qi Blade Slash. The Ice Demon Statue''s burst was purely linear! Furthermore, it emitted a faint Spiritual Power before executing its move. With dynamic vision and Little Raven''s earlier demonstration, Chen Qi had already predicted the Ice Demon Statue''s attack. Clang! With a clear sound, Chen Qi''s hand shook violently, a severe pain shooting through his hand. Although he dodged some of the force, his right hand was still seriously fractured and dislocated due to the immense power! No, to be precise, it should be said that it was shattered, and it was only hanging from his arm by the skin and flesh. The entire right hand dangled like a broken pendant, swaying precariously on his arm. "Awesome!" Find more chapters on empire Chen Qi gritted his teeth, enduring the pain, grabbed his right palm with his left hand, stuffed it back into the joint, and swiftly poured the Healing Potion provided by the Flower Witch over it. Swish! Swish! The strands of blood slowly merged together, reattaching. With a mid-level Self-healing physique and a top-class Pharmacist''s Potion from the Flower Witch, even if he was cut in half, becoming 0.5 Qi, he could survive as long as he was treated quickly enough. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Little Raven, stay calm, don''t be so pessimistic, we can fight." "Right, I have some good Potions here that might be useful to you." ``` ``` Chen Qi threw the potent healing potion and dragon''s breath potion given by the Flower Witch to Little Crow. On top of that, there was also a berserk potion specially made by the Flower Witch. The Flower Witch''s potions should be several times stronger than those produced by ordinary factories. As a medicated test subject, the stronger the potion, the stronger the combat power. After setting his bones, he immediately began to analyze the data of the golem before him. His dynamic vision was merely a basic First Order crack skill. Just now, even with dynamic vision activated, it was still very difficult to catch the Ice Demon Statue''s speed. However, from the recent situation, the statue seemed to be getting weaker and weaker. Most golems, as time passed, would also suffer functional degradation. Moreover, there were other scars on the golem caused by people. Even the statues of the Ice Witch could not escape the erosion of time. Boom! Boom! The Ice Demon Statue once again stood up, releasing the immense heat from its engine. "You said we could fight..." Little Crow turned her head, her blood-stained black hair in disarray in the wind. Why wasn''t Chen Qi, who was adept at escaping, running now? Why? Even if they killed the Ice Demon Statue, they would be killed by the cloaked figures, they would become a sacrifice to the beasts of the deep sea! Could it be because of me... Little Crow blinked, seeming to understand something. In the doctrine of the Black Blood Kingdom, those who die in battle return to the high heavens, becoming warriors for the Valkyries, while those executed by the law eternally descend into the black prison, becoming hounds for the Thirteen Hunter Wardens. Although for a pirate like her, infamous and vilified, death would only bring people''s applause. But now, having a friend willing to die with her was a small happiness. She smiled a rare radiant smile: "We''re both doomed, Qi. Let''s go together and die in style..." Crack! She brutishly stuffed more than a dozen potion glass vials into her mouth, then bit down, glass shards following the potion down her throat, then spreading throughout her body. At that moment, Little Crow''s hair turned a fiery red, and her skin was covered with dense blood-colored runes. The Blood Medicine, containing the Blade Phase''s extraordinary power, greatly enhanced strength; after consumption, it caused a year-long injury to the body, and a small chance of contracting Glass Disease. The Elf Blood Medicine, after consumption, greatly enhanced agility, with a small chance of an elfin transformation in the body, a great likelihood of lifespan loss! And the piles of unknown potions that Chen Qi had just thrown to her, all of them consumed in one go! "Ptui¡ª" Little Crow spat out the glass shards and bits of flesh, then charged violently toward the Ice Demon Statue. As a medicated test subject, she was a Cup Phase Berserker! Roar! The Ice Demon Statue, not to be outdone, like a giant truck, gathered the power of extreme cold for its Magic Statue''s Fist! And slammed out with a fierce punch! "Damn it! Come at me, you damned golem!" Little Crow threw a ferocious punch. Boom! With a loud gust of wind, their fists collided! If death is all there is, then let''s just do it! However, contrary to Little Crow''s expectations, her bones did not fracture! Instead, the Ice Demon Statue''s fists, each comparable to the head of a dragon, not only failed to repel her but were retreated by her small fist, developing cracks. "Am I that fierce..." Little Crow was shaken, a wave of heat sweeping over her body. Wait a minute, what did Chen Qi give me just now? This potion, it''s so strong! ``` Chapter 201 Last Will This Potion is so powerful, my Spiritual Power is surging out like crazy, and its effects even overshadow my other Potions, not to mention that the Healing Potion is far superior to those on the black market¡­ In the midst of battle, Little Crow quickly suppressed the doubts in her heart and fiercely threw another punch! There''s no time to think about these things now! All she had in mind was one thing, and that was to kill the Ice Demon Statue before her! Meteor Fist! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Little Crow snickered, the only thing she could do was to embrace the agony inflicted by the Potion, ignore the cries of her body, and keep on bombarding punch after punch. To die covered in blood and mud, what honor is there not in that! Boom boom boom! Boom boom boom! The Ice Demon Statue was beaten back step by step. Nicely done, Little Crow¡­ Chen Qi activated the Shadow underfoot, furry Shadows appearing beneath his shoes, quickly approaching the Ice Demon Statue from behind. Perfect timing for an offensive! Chen Qi swiftly ignited the black Blade in his hands. Slash! Slash! Slash! Clang clang clang clang clang clang clang! The Ice Demon Statue''s engine sounded a massive wail, at this moment, with enemies on both flanks, it couldn''t even move, let alone retaliate with a punch. Under a barrage of attacks as dense as rain, the engine of the Ice Demon Statue once again let out a huge roar. Last energy, activate! An unprecedented heat transferred to Chen Qi''s hands. The Statue''s engine melted down! Usually, the appearance of this move means the life of the Statue is like a fading candle in the wind, soon to vanish! "Final blow!" Chen Qi stepped on the carcass of the Statue and leaped high into the air! Shadow Blade Slash Dragon Ascending Slash! Scorching black flames descended from above, like a giant cleaver cutting through meat, ripping through the rune stones embedded in the Ice Demon Statue''s head. Little Crow also let out a fierce shout: "Die!" The battle-crazed Little Crow didn''t hesitate, she took a deep breath and launched her strongest punch at the cost of damaged bones. Blast Punch! Boom! Almost simultaneously, the two of them delivered these earth-shattering blows and quickly backed off! "Explode!" In that instant, the Ice Demon Statue also unleashed the immense power of its engine! Accompanied by a thunderous explosion, a massive wind, carrying dust and dirt, swept over the desolate island in an instant! ... ... The dust and smoke gradually dissipated, and the noisy island slowly returned to tranquility. Now, only the sound of breathing remained, gradually becoming steady¡ª "Huff, huff, huff, huff..." Little Crow spat out blood, struggling to rise, but she was unstable and finally collapsed to the ground with a thud. Explore more at empire The power of the Potion was backfiring against her body. Subjects of drug experiments are only strong for a moment. Did we win... Straining to lift her head, she looked toward the center of the dust cloud. The Ice Witch, from legend, though born a nun, is a cold and ruthless Witch. Her favorite thing was to let those cultists feel the hope of victory, before bestowing upon them despair. If the Statue guard she set up had any more tricks left, then... "It seems it doesn''t matter, we''ve done well getting this far, we did great, very great..." Little Crow crawled forward, remarkably raising her head to look into the distance. Atop the corpse of the Ice Demon Statue stood a young man covered in dust and blood. "Qi..." Little Crow said softly. Chen Qi stored the battered engine of the Statue in his card and walked over, squatting down: "Hey, Little Crow, if you can''t hold on, just lie down for a while. With your injuries right now, any sudden moves could kill you." Little Crow had always been a drug-fueled fighter, battling in a reckless manner, almost like a Berserker. From start to finish, she had been confronting the mightily powerful Ice Demon Statue head-on, in a frenzied manner. If she continued to fight, she might turn into a mad Berserker woman with only killing in her mind. Chen Qi took out a Healing Potion from his backpack card, opened the cork, and gently placed it to Little Crow''s lips: "Drink some Potion, take a moment to rest." Then, he picked up Little Crow''s arm and wrapped it with a bandage. What is it with calling me Little Crow, do I look weak or something, and ouch... lying on the ground, Little Crow opened her mouth and drew a breath of the Potion. A warm sensation gradually spread throughout her body, and the pain subsided slowly. At this time, Little Crow slowly lifted her head and asked curiously: sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Qi, where did that Potion you just used come from?" Little Crow, although primarily focused on researching Sea Beasts, also had a decent level in potion-making. For the sake of unleashing her greatest combat power, the Potions she reserved in her backpack card were top-quality goods from black market Pharmacists. Being a subject of drug experiments, Little Crow had a wealth of experience in testing drugs. She originally thought that what Chen Qi gave her was some odd and strange potions. Under normal circumstances, she would never drink Chen Qi''s potions because their effects were most likely to be overshadowed by her own potent medicines. But, the potion Chen Qi just gave her surpassed even the ones she had meticulously prepared! Even the simplest Healing Potion was of the highest quality. Especially the Dragon Breath Potion, a very rare potion indeed. Though its ingredients were easy to obtain, there were very few pharmacists who could make it! Such potions usually did not fall into the hands of ordinary people. Could it be that the potions had merged with each other, producing new effects? The efficacy of these potions was so profound, she would believe it if someone said they were made by the Flower Witch! Now, is it the time to ask such questions... Chen Qi pondered and replied: "I got these potions in exchange for cooking, from a top-tier pharmacist." "We are both nearly dead, and you''re still lying to me..." The Little Crow retorted back. "..." As she said this, the Little Crow finished the potion and struggled to stand up: "Qi, by now, the White Cloaks must be close to completing the ritual. They have no time to deal with us, do you have any last words you want to say to me..." Blood trickled from the corner of the Little Crow''s mouth. At this moment, she had given up hope for life and stared at Chen Qi. That damn guy, full of secrets! "..." This young girl, why is she always thinking about last words? Chen Qi felt slightly speechless: "Cheer up, Little Crow. When we get back, I''ll let you knead the Deep Sea Water Elf to your heart''s content!" Chen Qi could tell, as someone obsessed with the deep sea, the Little Crow had long wanted to grab hold of the Deep Sea Water Elf and knead it, to suck it dry. To knead me... The Little Crow looked at Water Elf No.1, who had shielded her from bullets. Under the impact of the Ice Demon Statue, it had turned into a pancake! "Don''t worry, it''ll recover after being soaked a bit." Chen Qi said, picking up Water Elf No.1. "Both of you, you''re very strong! But, can this conversation wait till later?" Suddenly, a Knight in a triangular helmet interrupted their conversation, appearing behind the two of them. Taking advantage of the situation... Chen Qi turned his head. "Damn it..." The Little Crow knocked on the ground with her fist. The captain of the Knights in triangular helmets glanced at the shattered Ice Demon Statue: "You two really are strong. If it was somewhere else, I''d be quite keen to get to know you both, but I am a Hunter, and a Hunter must follow the client''s orders. And you two, are quite suitable to become sacrifices." Sacrifices... The Little Crow clenched her teeth. Those damn White Cloaks, they really wanted to leave no stone unturned! Though they had won, the situation had become even worse off. Chen Qi clipped his weapon to his waist and stopped being polite: "Hey, you dog of the White Cloaks, let me remind you, this is a monster sealed by the Ice Witch. If it truly awakens, not just us, you will die too. Your dog lives are more important than your employer''s orders, right?" The captain of the Knights coldly replied: "In the Sea God Pirate Group, an order is both a command and fate. Little captain, our lives were never in our hands to begin with. Before the end, why not witness the Descent of the Sea Beast?" Saying this, he made a ''please'' gesture. I really would like to witness its Descent... Chen Qi asked: "Little Crow?" The Little Crow took a struggling step forward, her body weak as she said: "Let''s go have a look..." Chen Qi took the Little Crow''s right hand, supporting her as they headed towards the altar deep inside the valley. They trod over the dust of a devastating defeat, up the long stairs. Eventually, they reached the high place of the valley, where the altar was located. On the empty altar above, the White Cloaks had set everything up. A circle of runes crafted from Black Blood, the ancient deep-sea offerings. An octopus brain from deep below the sea, copious amounts of precious Black Whale Blood, the Sea Crown of the Sea God Sect, the Butterfly Powder of the Phantom Butterfly, and the Awakening Song from the music halls of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom... Everything was ready, all that remained was the infusion of Spiritual Power. The White Cloak knelt on the ground, murmuring: "The seal of the Ice Witch, after a century of wear and tear, can no longer resist the ''Void'' formula." "In the end, it is our Sea God Pirate Group that has won. Not even the Ice Witch can escape the Lantern Death God''s pursuit, all she could do was set up a few feeble seals..." The Little Crow''s hands were trembling slightly. The White Cloak turned his head and looked at Chen Qi and the Little Crow: "Both of you, ancient beings from the deep sea are not beyond control; they are not merely wild beasts, they symbolize certain emotions, powers, from legends. And the being I''m about to summon represents dreams. Those who offer the sacrifice will receive a blessing from the deep sea." Dreams... Chen Qi touched his chin. Then, the White Cloak continued: "However, as symbols of dreams, they desire even more those individuals filled with fantasies, those who harbor hope, and the sacrifices must embrace hope too." The White Cloak placed his hand on the ground, pouring his Spiritual Power and blood into it: "Both of you, speak your last words, and I will fulfill all your final wishes." Chapter 202 May You Be Satisfied, God of Illusion Dreams Last words¡­ The little raven fell silent, drawing closer to Chen Qi''s arm and gazing at his profile. She did not see the fear that should have been present on Chen Qi''s face. Calm, yet with a hint of fear, a feigned fear¡­ Just like when he first encountered the Wall of Bloodied Eyes! Why does it feel like this man is a bit happy? It surely can''t be joy from dying with me soon, impossible¡­ The little raven bit her bright red lips and said to the figure in the white cloak: "No need for last words, I don''t need outsiders to fulfill mine." "What a pity." The figure in the white cloak looked at Chen Qi. Chen Qi then asked curiously: "Old timer, what you''re summoning from the crack is a dangerous Abyssal creature. Can such an existence truly be called a deity? Are you really sure that the moment of its Descent, it won''t consider you as prey to devour?" "Consider me as prey?" The figure in the white cloak laughed contemptuously and lifted his cloak. Underneath the cloak were arms like coral, and azure runes! Every day, members of the Sea God Pirate Group would anoint their bodies with a special Deep Sea oil, which made them appear as kin to Abyssal creatures! And this was one of the reasons why the Sea God Pirate Group could thrive and flourish. The figure in the white cloak gently lowered his hands: "You do not understand faith, little captain. To see ancient beings as monsters is your ignorance; those who harbor malice will be the first to become sacrifices." "Using rebuttals and questions as last words, how dull you are." Your journey continues with empire The figure in the white cloak turned back and walked to the center of the ritual, closing his eyes, hands pressed together in prayer. Like a devout believer, he spoke in the most heartfelt tone: "Beloved of the Sea Goddess, weaver of dreams, Angel of the Deep Sea." "Your most faithful human follower, Mag, offers the blood of the great whale, may you guide us across the shattered world, may you dye this vast ocean with us." "With black blood, we dye this vast sea!" The blood of the black whale soaked into the ground of the ritual. As the black whale''s blood disappeared, along with an ancient whisper, faint ripples began to spread across the mountain, the waves gradually expanding, converging into a massive vortex. In the center of the vortex, dark as ink as if swallowing everything around it! Titanic creatures¡­ Chen Qi felt a special revelation. [You have breached the Witch''s seal, and it is gradually sensing its former power. The call of the great whale has increased the crack''s distortion by 5%! Current distortion at 95%! The death omen star looms over your heads!] And as the revelation dawned, the entire island began to shake, and the sea waves also became increasingly fierce and surging! Giant cracks appeared on the mountain, as if a massive fossil had been imbued with life. Boom! Boom! With the sounds of shattering echoing across the island, deep blue ribbons broke through the heavy rocks, continuously reaching out. Hundreds! Thousands! Tens of thousands! Atop those phantom-blue ribbon-like wings, coral and oil paints of many colors created a dazzling scene, emitting enchanting hues under the dim light. The entity sealed here broke free from its shell. Countless ribbon-like ethereal butterfly wings, along with a body resembling a snake, a creature as if stepping out from a dream. Beautiful yet powerful. Amidst the heavenly singing, it burst through the rock, like a butterfly leaping from the sea, flying into the sky, suspended in the air, like the legendary feathered serpent! Its body stretched at least five hundred meters long, its size had long surpassed that of ordinary sea beasts. "So beautiful, so lovely..." The little crow raised her head, unconsciously attracted by this posture. Those ribbons on its body, like the waves of the sea, like the hem of the Sea Goddess''s skirt, and like the pure dreams of a child. "We welcome Your Descent!" The white cloak made a thumping sound as he knelt halfway to the ground. At the same time, the other knights in triangular helmets also immediately knelt down to express their reverence. You are venerating it... Chen Qi raised his head, staring fixedly at the giant creature before him. He recognized the monster before him. The Dream Beast, a disaster creature that appeared at night, resembling a feathered serpent covered in ribbons, was considered the gentlest city-destroying beast in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a creature of beautiful dreams. All living beings in its path would fall into endless illusions, eventually dying with a smile amidst starvation. Because of the Dream Beast''s special power, some groups in the pleasure-loving Golden Flower Bird Kingdom also regarded it as a divine beast. But one thing was certain, the Dream Beast was an absolute disaster creature that would grant no blessings to humans. Just as the Ice Witch had said, in the end, it was but a monster, a catastrophe creature comparable to deities in the eyes of mortals. However, the monster before him was even more special. Chen Qi felt a sense of foreboding. Logically, this should be a creature born from darkness, not from the deep sea, its overall color should be as dark as pitch, not the current colorful splendor. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A special aberrant of Witch Sea? Or has some power transformed the Dream Beast into its current form? At this moment, the Dream Beast high in the sky slowly descended, its deep blue scales rising and falling with its breath, creating a beautifully romantic melody with the sea breeze. [You have encountered a temptation...] [Spiritual and willpower evaluation in progress.] [Judgment successful, your will is firm, you successfully resisted the Dream Beast''s temptation...] Temptation... Chen Qi touched his head. Although he possessed Deep Sea Affinity, this did not mean he was absolutely safe. Just as humans may kill each other or cause accidental harm. Moreover, this Dream Beast might be an aberrant. "A very dangerous monster indeed..." Chen Qi whispered in summary. It was his first time encountering such a massive Dream Beast in reality. If possible, he even wanted to stand on the head of the Dream Beast, to see the world. The captain of the little ship, to actually call such a beautiful being a monster... The white cloak slowly raised his head: "Illusions, your devoted follower offers two fine dishes, earnestly begs you to break through this fragile shell and grant us your blessings..." He spoke solemnly, fearful that a single word could lead to his demise. The next instant, the Dream Beast''s ethereal blue body stirred the sea breeze, lowering its massive head to the ground, ribbons waving in the air like flags. Then, it suddenly lunged towards Chen Qi! Whoosh! The Dream Beast''s huge head stopped right in front of Chen Qi and the little crow. The heavy breathing of its scales pressed against them. "Ah!" The little crow let out a crow''s cry, instinctively bowing her head in that instant, feeling for the first time in her life that she never wanted to come into contact with ancient deep sea species. If she hadn''t been injured, she would have already dragged Chen Qi a thousand meters away at that moment. "May you be pleased, God of Illusion Dreams..." The white cloak knelt half-way on the ground, saying devotedly. Chapter 203 I Accept the Gift, But That Doesnt Mean I Agree The Dream Beast accepted his offering, which meant success! The white cloak steadied his breathing, waiting for the Dream Beast to swallow Chen Qi and the little raven. However, he suddenly noticed something seemed a bit off. The Dream Beast lowered its head and let out a sound like a cat''s purr. Singing? What does that mean? Chen Qi steadied his breathing. Creatures naturally feared enormously large monsters. If it had been his first time at sea, he would have run away at the sight of it. But now, Chen Qi just wanted to understand what it meant. Rubbing against me, a sign of friendliness... And a hint of wanting to merge with me? Integration with an ancient deep-sea species, this should not be just a simple merging but a fusion of flesh and blood. At the same time, it carried a hint of aggression! This aggression wasn''t toward me, but toward the world! So, are you inviting me to destroy this world with you? To color the world with the depths of the sea! "..." "..." You have quite the ambition. Chen Qi frowned, wordlessly patting the Dream Beast''s head. On the head of the Dream Beast, there was a trace of special Spiritual Power, that of the Ice Witch''s. Destroy the world? The two of them? Although to the white cloak, the Dream Beast was an inviolable deity, to Chen Qi, it was just a slightly larger perverted snake. With their combined strength, they might have a chance to take down a Fourth Rank Legend! Maybe even sink a navy battleship! But destroying the world was sheer nonsense. Chen Qi organized his thoughts and said considerately: "Little guy, don''t mess around." He didn''t know if this Dream Beast could understand him. "Little guy, don''t mess around, little guy, don''t mess around..." At that moment, the white cloak beside them opened his mouth wide, and Chen Qi''s words echoed in his mind like a valley''s resonance. This little captain, what was he doing with the God of Illusion Dreams? He was treating the great Dream Beast like a little pet. The Dream Beast rubbed against the ground; it didn''t understand Chen Qi''s meaning. As expected, this human could not grasp the language of the deep sea... Read new chapters at empire Then, the next moment, the white cloak saw Chen Qi stretch out his hand and skillfully stroke the head of the deep-sea monster. Just like petting a cat... How dare you touch! You cannot desecrate my summoned god! If the Dream Beast wasn''t right beside Chen Qi, the white cloak would have rushed up and hacked him into pieces! "?" The little raven opened her eyes and bravely looked at the scene, instinctively grabbing Chen Qi''s hand. Unlike the white cloak, she completely did not understand the language of the deep-sea creatures, especially these titans. However, she could clearly sense it. This violent giant beast was conveying some sort of peaceful emotion to Chen Qi. An order? Or did it want to take Chen Qi as its kin? But it was certain, this giant beast had no intention of attacking him! Why? Could it be that the items Chen Qi obtained in the Deep Sea Hunter''s Cave made deep-sea creatures not view him as an attack target? Or did he possess some kind of tool that could suppress deep-sea beasts? Or was it the parasitic sea beast inside him? Could it be that an ancient deep-sea species was parasitic inside him! When danger arrived, this ancient species would appear to protect Chen Qi''s safety. The little raven had read in tabloids that many noble Transcendents had the power of giant beasts sealed inside them from birth. What exactly did Chen Qi obtain in that sea beast cave? The little raven''s mind was filled with complicated thoughts, many questions were answered but more arose. She was becoming increasingly interested in the young man before her. If she were younger, she would have wanted to tie Chen Qi to a bed and research and question him thoroughly. But given the current situation, the little raven could only tremble and say: "Qi..." Chen Qi stretched out his hand and patted the Dream Beast''s head again: "Good, good..." Roar! The Dream Beast abruptly lifted its head and opened its blood-fanged maw. It felt that Chen Qi had rejected its goodwill! Also, its temptation! Little captain, do you know the price of desecrating an ancient being? The white cloak felt relieved. That''s right! Come now, show these mortals your divine power, Dream Beast! Then, in the next moment, he saw a deep blue glow emerging from the Dream Beast''s head, its wings fluttering in the sea breeze. "This is..." The white cloak''s eyes widened. This is the Dream Beast''s blessing ceremony! Only those recognized by the Dream Beast are qualified for this ritual! "Wait!" The white cloak was shocked. He wasn''t ready yet. The Dream Beast hadn''t even partaken in its offering yet, how could it be starting the blessing! As he stood up, he stared blankly into the distance. The Dream Beast was giving the blessing to the little captain! Chen Qi stretched out his hand, and the next moment he felt some memories entering his mind, along with a faint power flowing inside him. [You have received the Sea Blessing of the Catastrophe Dream Beast.] [You received the blessing of the Dream Beast, you acquired Sea Walking, you gained Illusion Resistance.] [You obtained Illusion Butterfly¡ª¡ª] Just like skill cards, a form of transcendent knowledge... Chen Qi was slightly surprised; he seldom received such blessings. Sea Walking, though the name was ordinary, was the advanced form of Water Walking! Water Walking involved using Spiritual Power to turn the water beneath the feet into a solid, icy substance. But Sea Walking consumed less Spiritual Power, was faster, and could also protect oneself with Spiritual Power, making one more agile underwater. He no longer needed to step on water elves every day. And Illusion Resistance was also a rather high-order passive ability; mastering this skill meant he had the qualifications to become an Illusion Master. If he were a Floral Appearance Transcendent, he might have received even more blessings. Just like skill cards, it needed to be absorbed to be mastered... Chen Qi accepted this knowledge. At the same time, a blue butterfly with ribbon-like wings gently landed on his fingertip. Transcendent material... Chen Qi extended his index finger, closely observing, and within it, he saw countless beautiful dreams of people. [Illusion Butterfly: Nature Form: Floral Description: The Illusion Dream Butterfly, it is said that when the Dream Beast absorbs the beautiful dreams of a thousand people, it will condense into an Illusion Dream Butterfly. Function: Direct use can make surrounding creatures fall into an endless dream of delight! It can also serve as the core main material for making forbidden Floral Transcendent creations.] Third Rank and above occupation cards were often incomplete, and the promotion methods were more complex too. This material could probably create a Fourth Rank Legend occupation card or even a forbidden Transcendent creation... Chen Qi thought to himself and put the item away. At this moment, the Dream Beast lowered its head again, making a purring sound. As if it was saying, "You''ve accepted my gift! Now, come and destroy this world with me!" "Purr, purr..." The Dream Beast opened its large, bloody mouth and extended its tongue, wanting to merge with Chen Qi and become a new entity! "..." Damn... For a moment, Chen Qi didn''t know what to say. Accepting the gift didn''t mean agreeing to the Dream Beast''s conditions. Moreover... Chen Qi looked at the Dream Beast, its massive body was continuously freezing over. Merging with the Dream Beast would mean death. Chen Qi organized his words and refused: "Dream Beast, I''ll accept your gift, but you can take back your intentions." The Dream Beast raised its head. At this time, Chen Qi noticed all eyes were on him. The injured little raven hid behind him. The white cloak''s face contorted, his eyes filled with shock, anger, and sorrow, a mix of complicated emotions. His god had blessed the offering right in front of him! S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is this appropriate? He was the one leading the ritual! The white cloak stepped forward and said angrily: "Angel of the Deep Sea, I prepared the black whale''s blood, I unlocked the Ice Witch''s seal, I showed you respect, I dedicated my life to you!" The Dream Beast''s descent was all because of his efforts! Because of the Sea God Pirate Group! Would the Dream Beast give its blessing to a little captain who insulted it? Why? The Dream Beast must be getting senile! Mistaking the wrong believer! It must be... The white cloak comforted himself. Just offering the crucial black whale blood should make the Dream Beast understand everything! He took out the black whale''s blood: "God of Illusion Dreams, I offer you the black whale''s blood! May you accept my gift!" Then, the white cloak quickly stepped forward, trying to snatch the Illusion Butterfly from Chen Qi''s hand, reclaiming what rightfully belonged to him! That butterfly was a legendary material, essential for his path to reaching the Fourth Rank! However, in the next instant! A violent wind swept across Sea Lamp Island! Accompanied by a mournful song of pain, the Dream Beast opened its giant maw, its ribbon-like wings dancing like waves, and charged at the white cloak. "?????" The white cloak''s eyes widened, filled with disbelief. Chapter 204 Distortion Rate 100% A thunderous sound echoed through the mountains, the Dream Beast merely moving at high speed, flung the White Cloak heavily against the mountainside. The emotions in the White Cloak''s eyes grew more complex. More than anger, there was confusion and excruciating pain. The Dream Beast, usually as calm as a god, bestowing endless joy upon others, now resorted to such reckless and crude attacks. Like a beast venting its own pain... Was the Dream Beast in pain? But why would it feel pain? The White Cloak was bewildered. BOOM! BOOM! The Dream Beast completely lacked the calm of a natural disaster beast, continually using the most primitive and violent methods to strike at the White Cloak''s body! "Your follower, beseeches you to accept..." The White Cloak tried to speak, but in the next moment, a massive impact slammed into his chest. The pain of cracked bones, the agony of flesh and blood quickly spread through his entire body! "Accept the blood of the Black Whale..." The White Cloak''s body trembled, not because of his physical pain, but a mental anguish, the hallucinatory dreams constantly eroding his spirit. Pain, excruciating pain! If it weren''t for his years of hard practice and spiritual training to approach the Dream Beast, he would have long been devoured by this dream''s agony. Could it be that the Dream Beast was attacking him for that little captain? Attacking someone who had given everything for the Dream Beast! "Knights, stop it!" The White Cloak raised his right hand in desperation, ordering firmly. Ten Triangle-helmed knights moved emotionlessly, their spears tearing through the sea wind, stabbing at the Dream Beast with incredible speed. The spears penetrated deep into the Dream Beast''s massive body, yet what usually pierced humans was but tiny toothpicks on the Dream Beast. Completely impervious! The Triangle-helmed knights used their powerful muscles to thrust their spears deeper into the thick hide. As soldiers specialized in dealing with filth, they had no experience confronting gigantic beasts. They stood there due to the Sea God Pirate Group''s command. Shadows loomed over their heads, above them, countless ribbons floated in the air. Those were the wings of the Dream Beast! BAM! Thousands of ribbons from the Dream Beast smashed down, turning several Triangle-helmet knights into black fragments in an instant. "Fake cleaners are still too fragile..." The White Cloak took this chance to leap back. According to his plan, he was supposed to win the favor of the Dream Beast, becoming an honorary mentor of the Sea God Pirate Group, promoted to Legend, and advancing through the Crack Tide, becoming a new entity. The key to all this lay with that little captain! Why was he so calm? Why was he so adept at handling the Dream Beast? The White Cloak removed his cloak, revealing a withered hand covered in runes, then took out his lantern: "Sun!" Under the light of the lantern, the Dream Beast''s movements slowed! Taking advantage of this brief moment, he questioned Chen Qi: "Little Captain, do you know the language of the deep-sea species? What did you offer the Dream? Your soul? Or are you a more devout follower?" In the White Cloak''s eyes, Chen Qi must have had some special quality that attracted the Dream Beast. Continue your adventure at empire Otherwise, why didn''t the Dream Beast choose him! With no Triangle-helmed knights left, Chen Qi steadied Xiao Wu Ya and took out his beast-hunting gun. That lantern could temporarily dispel the Dream Beast; an old third-order Transcendent did have some trump cards... Chen Qi tried to remain vigilant: "I haven''t offered anything, but do you have any last words now?" The light of the lantern could only temporarily dispel the Dream Beast''s attacks. When the lantern''s light faded, the White Cloak would become a creature for the Dream Beast to vent upon. "Last words, last words..." The White Cloak''s skeletal arm trembled uncontrollably, despair spreading through every part of him. "Why? Why you? Why did the Sea God deceive me?" He slowly raised his head, whispering softly: "Void Release. Scream!" Chen Qi did not hesitate, immediately pulling the trigger, firing five shots at the White Cloak. BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! The White Cloak''s body instantly sprouted two bloody holes, but his technique continued to form. The liberation technique was the final move that required third-order Transcendents to adhere to the principles of Nature Form, undergo continuous training, and have a sufficiently strong desire to release! Fourth Rank Legend or higher''s liberation techniques could even create miracles beyond rules. Different Nature Form techniques, such as Blade Phase, required a strong desire for battle, victory, and glory; Floral Appearance required a desire for pleasure, an appreciation for art and beauty; Cup Phase needed a desire for life, a yearning for evolution... But Void Release was very special, often only usable when the user felt despair, a total loss of hope! Compared to other liberation skills, Void Release was also more powerful! The White Cloak''s body twisted, like a character in an oil painting, continuously distorting, dragging the surrounding space into a black distortion... Finally, he was covered by black ink, twisting continually, eventually transforming into a small black figure in an oil painting, emitting an unbearably sharp scream! There was an insurmountable chasm between third-order Transcendents who had mastered liberation techniques and those who had not. "Qi! Cover your ears!" Xiao Wu Ya immediately stepped back. "No need..." Chen Qi calmly looked at the Dream Beast high in the air. From the moment the Dream Beast descended, the White Cloak could never release a complete Void Release. The Dream Beast raised its massive serpent body, countless ribbons danced in the air, rushing toward the White Cloak. Enwrapping, entangling! Lastly, bestowing the dream! Amid the sound of ribbons entwining, the White Cloak''s voice gradually faded, finally returning to silence. "Farewell..." Chen Qi whispered softly. The old man finally died at the hands of the Dream Beast. The White Cloak''s Void Release technique Scream was incomplete; at its core, it was just a half-finished product. And the White Cloak himself was an extremely ambitious person; even to the end, his idea was to use the Void Release technique to reverse the situation. But Void Release itself was an embodiment of despair, and having such thoughts rendered him unable to perform a perfect Void Release. Most importantly, as a natural disaster bestowing beautiful dreams upon people, the Dream Beast wouldn''t allow a song of absolute despair to descend here. The Dream Beast slowly raised its head, looking at the shattered mountains, then back at Chen Qi, and emitted a humming song. Confirming that Chen Qi had no intention of evolving with it, and affirming Xiao Wu Ya as Chen Qi''s prey, it slowly lifted its massive body and silently flew toward the sky. With breath, heartbeat, and restlessness, everything gradually returned to calm. "¡­" At this moment, Xiao Wu Ya had experienced too much in too short a time, standing in a daze. At this time, they once again caught a glimpse of enlightenment. [The Dream Beast has awakened, releasing its power! Rift distortion degree increased by 5%!] [Current distortion degree 99%!] "99%, just one percent left..." Xiao Wu Ya lightly bit his lip. The next second, a prompt reappeared. [The Dream Beast felt an indescribable sorrow! Rift distortion degree increased by 1%] S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Pain???" Xiao Wu Ya tilted his head in confusion. [Current distortion degree 100%] [Collapse begins!!] The entire vast sky started to shatter continuously. Chapter 205 Do You Watch Fireworks? The originally clear sky was like shattered glass, constantly falling from the sky, piece by piece. The surrounding sea area continuously churned up huge whirlpools, and enormous mountain ranges began to show cracks as well! Sea Lamp Island was about to descend into the waters of the Witch Sea. Meanwhile, the Dream Beast soared in the sky like a dragon, high above. The two of them stood on the mountainside, looking up at the sky and towards the sea. "Is the final outcome the collapse..." At this moment, Chen Qi seemed to hear a faint smile from the Ice Witch in his ear. "Heh¡ª" How much auto-recovery had the Ice Witch left in this rift? Chen Qi sighed with relief and slowly walked to the body of the white-cloaked figure. Only a fallen lantern remained in this place. He slowly picked up the lantern. [Day Lantern: Nature Form: Lantern Description: A lantern made with fire fallen from the sky, capable of dispersing a large number of filthy monsters. Effect: Consumes a large amount of Spiritual Power to form a brief light source lasting one minute. This light can disperse most monsters, especially Shadow Phase monsters.] A pretty good divine artifact... Chen Qi mused. Whether facing the Abyss Pillar or the Dream Beast, this item could have a brief dispersal effect. In this dangerous world, it could be called a divine artifact among divine artifacts. "A good thing." Chen Qi smiled happily and accepted the item. This dangerous journey had been worth it to gain a life-saving item. "Qi, what do we do next..." Little Crow stood in the distance, her bloodstained hair fluttering in the wind. She was disheveled. Whether facing the white cloak or the Dream Beast, it all felt extremely unreal. Logically speaking, the weak ones like them should have perished. There was a miraculous feeling of dying and coming back to life. And the core reason behind all this lay in Chen Qi''s special constitution. Clearly, she should have been the commander, clearly, she was the more powerful one, but at this moment, she had no choice but to seek Chen Qi''s opinion. Let me calm down as well. These things have been quite a shock to me. That was a gigantic beast... Chen Qi asked wearily: "Little Crow, haven''t you experienced a rift collapse before?" "Have you experienced it?" Little Crow asked back curiously. Rift collapses were rare events. Had Chen Qi experienced other rift collapses? Not too many... Chen Qi smiled slightly: "No, I''m just a sailing rookie, but I''ve read in books that the current situation is a gentle collapse. The rift and the real world will merge together slowly. Once the rift completely ends, we''ll have a rift settlement. After the settlement, we will be able to leave this place. Don''t worry, looking at the current situation, even if the rift collapses, we will be fine." "Rift settlement?" Little Crow tilted her head in confusion, her black hair standing on end. She thought that after the rift ended, there would be no rift settlement and no rewards. Chen Qi smiled and said: "Yes, a rift settlement. So, do you have any tasks left to complete in the rift? We can help each other now and complete some tasks together." Chen Qi remembered he had one task left, a design blueprint for a sea lantern. After all, he hadn''t killed many monsters or caused much trouble in the rift. If he didn''t find the sea lantern blueprint soon, his evaluation might be very low. After all, this was his first time entering a C-tier rift, and Chen Qi wanted to get the highest rating possible. This was his first time! "Completing... a task... now?" Little Crow looked at the Dream Beast high in the sky. Was this really the time to discuss this? Did the two of them not need to show some respect to the Dream Beast? "Yes, don''t worry, we''ll be fine." Chen Qi rallied his Deep Sea Water Elf troops, sending them to all corners of the island to search for the sea lantern blueprint. "Waku waku (Master! Understood!)" No. 1 transformed into a Water Elf pancake, and at this moment, the usually silent and gentle No. 3 was forced to become the leader of the Water Elf troops. And the two of them walked slowly towards the beach, against the sea breeze. At this moment, there were no monster sieges, no hostility from others, only the faint sea breeze and the warm sunlight. The two strolled on this peaceful island. "A narrow escape..." Chen Qi patted his chest and enjoyed the serene sea breeze. The events of today might be considered a random encounter in a game. In the Witch Sea, strange things happened every day. Encountering such a skirmish was not unusual. Not every well-known character died a heroic death; on the contrary, in the Witch Sea, most of them died from accidents. Many once famous individuals disappeared into the sea due to a small accident, with even their manner of death unknown. Little Crow limped along cautiously behind Chen Qi, asking again: "Qi? Are you a secret follower of the Sea God Pirate Group?" Trying to ask about my secret, huh. But you haven''t confessed that you''re an undercover agent either... Chen Qi thought for a moment: "No, maybe it''s because of my Sea Beast illness and the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure I obtained. It successfully stabilized my condition, so today''s events were a bit unexpected for me as well. But we were lucky enough to survive, weren''t we?" Sea Beasts were unpredictable creatures. In the Sea God Pirate Group, some could even live with them, driving Nearshore Dominators and even stronger Sea Beasts. Such situations were rare, but they existed. A perfunctory but not bad explanation... Chen Qi was very pleased. Living at sea inevitably exposed your secrets. "Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure... I think I understand why the Black-eyed Captain wanted to find you so badly..." Little Crow pouted. She really wanted to pry open Chen Qi''s enigmatic mouth. Unconsciously, the two had already reached the beach. Little Crow took off her damaged shoes and gently stepped onto the beach, spreading her arms to enjoy the quiet sea breeze. "Hoo..." In that instant, she thought of her unexpected promotion, her unfortunate family, the series of shitty things she had recently encountered, and her future life. She really, really wanted to scream! Even with Chen Qi beside her, she couldn''t hold it in and wanted to scream! Or perhaps, precisely because Chen Qi was beside her, she wanted to scream even more. "This damned world, that damned white cloak, that damned old lady, that damned Black Whale Group!" She took a deep breath and screamed at the sea, venting her frustrations: "Aah¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª" Little Crow screamed loudly, as if she had vented all her troubles to the sea. It felt so good! Little Crow relaxed entirely, looking over to see Chen Qi staring at her like she was a fool. "..." "..." Of course! Her face turned red, and she sat on the beach, burying her head in her knees, wishing she could dig a hole and disappear: "I''m sorry, I don''t usually act like this. I''m quite normal in private..." What''s normal about you? Although, a little groundhog version of Little Crow, it was clear she was really stressed... Chen Qi walked to the shore and tossed Water Elf No. 1 pancake into the sea: "It''s nothing. Sometimes releasing your emotions is very important." "..." Little Crow peeked out and tiredly looked at the sky: "Qi, after the rift ends, will the Dream Beast fly to Moonstone City and become a catastrophe?" "???" From Little Crow''s lowered head, Chen Qi saw a hint of remorse. Little Crow lowered her head, tightly biting her bloody finger. Although she was not the summoner of the Sea Beast, as a pirate, she was the one who had extracted the Black Whale Blood for the Black Whale Group. This Sea Beast, capable of destroying Moonstone City, was, in some sense, summoned by her. In some sense, she had also helped the Black Whale Group kill the people of Moonstone City. She whispered: "Qi, if the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau knows I summoned a catastrophic beast, I might become a more infamous pirate than the Black Hunter! An even worse existence!" "Impossible, absolutely impossible." Chen Qi answered confidently. Comforting me, huh... Little Crow kept her head lowered: "Why? Summoning a catastrophic beast is a crime far more severe than the Black Hunter''s love for sowing human seeds." At this moment, Little Crow felt that she was very, very bad, worse than the entire Black Whale Group. Just thinking about becoming a more infamous Doctor Crow than the Black Hunter, about the scolding and cursing from others, made her feel suffocated. Enjoy more content from empire Because the Black Hunter was only getting stronger. As a Second Order Transcendent, was I too confident... Chen Qi thought for a moment and softly said: "Because a soon-to-be-dead Dream Beast can''t make you an infamous pirate surpassing the Black Hunter." "Soon-to-be-dead..." sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little Crow lifted her head, looking at the gigantic Titan in the sky. Chen Qi lay on the beach, looking at the high Dream Beast in the sky, and silently asked: "Little Crow, have you seen fireworks?" "???" Chapter 206 Dreams and Fireworks Fireworks, how did you know I like watching fireworks... Little Crow buried her head, trying to cover her face as much as possible and sneaked a glance at Chen Qi, asking: "Did you bring fireworks?" Such beauty that blossoms in an instant and fades just as quickly, she used to love watching them with her grandmother when she was a child. However, in Shell Country, fireworks were only set off during the New Year or major festivals. At sea, people also used fireworks as a way to signal for help. Could it be that Chen Qi had especially brought fireworks on his travels? No, I didn''t bring any fireworks... Chen Qi lifted his head, gazing at the sky, and explained: "When the Dream Beast dies, its burning body falls from the sky, just like falling fireworks. If I''m not mistaken, there should still be some interesting scenes to witness, you know? When the Dream Beast dies, it creates mirage-like scenes where you can see people''s dreams, like yours, dreams of those wearing white capes..." "Seeing the fireworks of dreams..." Little Crow imagined for a moment, she hadn''t heard about such a thing before. And why do you know so much about the Dream Beast? And why are you so sure that the Dream Beast will die? However, it sounds quite romantic... Little Crow very quietly asked: "Why will the Dream Beast die?" Chen Qi estimated the time and gave a brief explanation. Currently, outside the rift, it should be morning, which means the sun is high in the sky. The sun in the New World possesses the great power to dispel impurity and catastrophe; most disasters from the rift are turned to ashes by the sunlight. Moreover, Chen Qi faintly sensed that the Ice Witch had placed a second restriction on the Dream Beast. This restriction, which is very likely "oil," would cause the Dream Beast, once exposed to the sunlight, to burn rapidly from the sun''s power. This means that even a being as powerful as the Dream Beast, at the moment of its Descent, would be consumed by immense flames. The Sea God Pirate Group thought they could break the seal, but the Dream Beast, once unsealed, couldn''t even survive more than a day¡ªits existence was fleeting. The Ice Witch, truly is a terrifying being... Chen Qi thought to himself, hoping that this witch, who specialized in slaughtering humanoid monsters, would revive later. Perhaps, all of this was anticipated by the Ice Witch. If the Ice Witch were still alive, with his current strength, he couldn''t even defeat a single finger of the Ice Witch. If he indeed encountered the Ice Witch, he didn''t know how many times the Ice Witch would kill him, and he might even be hung up and tortured. Luckily, the Ice Witch should still be lying in some sealed coffin, and he hadn''t provoked the hostility of official organizations. The Ice Witch likely won''t be easy to resurrect. How do you know so much... Little Crow blinked. How on earth did Sawshark capture this fellow back then! No, I must pry it out of his mouth... Little Crow tried to make her voice more seductive: "How do you know about the Dream Beast?" Chen Qi, feeling the serene sea breeze: "I once took an exam at the Bei Country Royal University''s Library Science Department, and I have read relevant books; I learned about the Dream Beast incidentally." Little Crow bit her lip: "Does the entrance exam of Bei Country Royal University really test these things?" Ordinary Transcendents probably won''t even encounter a Dream Beast in their lifetime! Yes, they really do test that, and there are even theoretical tests on encountering Dream Beasts... Chen Qi answered seriously: "You should understand, universities in Shell Country always test some knowledge that won''t be used in a lifetime." "..." Although Little Crow felt something was off, she nodded seriously, pondering how to continue her questioning. No good! Damn Riddler! Perhaps, only if she became a Fourth Rank Legend could she uncover his secrets. Wait, a dream... Little Raven faintly sensed something. At that moment, Water Elf No.3 jumped out from behind Chen Qi. "Waku waku (Master! Master! I found it!)" At that moment, Water Elf No.3 was holding a bunch of yellowed papers. Hopefully, there would be a design for the sea lantern... Chen Qi immediately took the papers and began to flip through them. Water Elf No.3 couldn''t read, and most of the papers were old newspapers. The newspapers described the chaotic era in the Witch Sea during the dim days of the daylight. "Isn''t it here..." Chen Qi diligently searched and finally, on one of the newspapers, he spotted densely packed engineering diagrams. "Lanterns, energy drive devices, and special deep blue stones..." The sea lantern''s design! [From a distant investigator, you have found the ''sea lantern'' design.] Mission accomplished! Looking at the prompt in front of him, Chen Qi smiled genuinely. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This operation, he had killed almost no creatures, wanting to enhance the rating of the rift, this was key in the critical aspects of the rift! "Well done, No.3!" Chen Qi excitedly put Water Elf No.3 on his lap and gently touched its bouncy and soft little head. Unexpectedly, the usually unremarkable No.3 had a special talent for finding items. "Waku waku!" Water Elf No.3 made a joyful sound. Chen Qi carefully examined the design on the newspaper. The sea lantern was a specially designed energy lamp for nighttime use, not only waterproof but also capable of dispelling shadow demons, evil birds, Black Beard, and many other monsters. Moreover, the material used came from the commonly found deep blue ore in the ''Blue Crystal Mine'' from the Chuixiang Rift of grade D. The price of deep blue ore wasn''t low, but if the sea lantern could really dispel shadow demons, the materials were already quite cheap compared to other similar products. An energy lamp specifically for dispelling shadow demons was an extremely rare creation. Good stuff... Chen Qi briefly summarized. With the arrival of the ''Smiling Moon Period'' on the sea, his vessel would also need a large number of ''demon-dispelling lanterns''. If the design of the sea lantern had been lost, perhaps he could still contact the relevant departments to exchange it for money or even more expensive items. Of course, all of this was predicated on Bonfire Energy having no better product. Chen Qi stored the sea lantern design in his backpack card. At this time, the sky''s rift also suddenly split open. The Dream Beast sang. With the complete shattering of the rift, the burning sun in the sky poured down warm sunlight, gently sprinkling onto the beach and on the two of them. The sunlight is so warm, so comfortable... Little Raven patted his own cheeks. As the only survivors, they quickly received a prompt. [Rift settlement in progress...] Chen Qi excitedly rubbed his hands together. The only regret was that in this rift, he had hardly killed any monsters; the only challenge he had overcome was a statue created by the Ice Witch. Hopefully, it would earn a good rating... Chapter 207 Listen to me, I really dont want to become the Deep Sea Ancient God [Rift settlement in progress...] [The rift has collapsed, current distortion rate 0%!] [Alive: As a second-order Transcendent, being alive is already a lucky thing, isn''t it? Reward +30% Excellent Employee: You completed your superior''s task, finding the sea lamp design that Bonfire Energy Company has been longing for, reward +50% Pain, too much pain: Although you couldn''t prevent the Dream Beast''s descent nor inflict substantial physical damage, you caused it great mental anguish, reward +70%] [Settlement complete, rated A. You can choose from Floral Appearance, Lamp Phase, and Void for a skill card chest draw. (Legend 80%, Epic 20%)] [Additional reward (Lamp): When drawing a skill card, you can imagine the skill card you desire, thereby increasing the probability of drawing a similar skill card.] Pain creator, mental damage... Could it be? Chen Qi''s eyelids twitched. Because he inflicted mental damage on the final BOSS Dream Beast, he received a higher rating. In a C-tier rift, achieving an A-tier rating guarantees acquiring high-order skill cards! Because of the completion of extra tasks, it equates to choosing a reward once, but unfortunately, there''s no small probability reward. Otherwise, he could use the dice of the multi-form Palu... Chen Qi thought carefully. [What nature form of skill card chest do you choose?] "Lamp Phase." Chen Qi made his decision. Most of the Floral Appearance skill cards are related to arts, enchantment, and nature. As a Transcendent committed to the path of Lamp Phase, he desperately needed a powerful Lamp Phase skill. What he needed most now was a skill to reshape the spiritual power origin! Reshaping the physical body, as well as reshaping the spiritual power origin, is vital for a second-order Transcendent! This is also a prerequisite for becoming a third-order Transcendent and mastering the release skill later! A tiny flame lit up from Chen Qi''s fingertip, followed by the appearance of a fiery red card. The front of the card depicted a heart burning with ''flames'', while the back showed a candelabrum. [You have obtained a legendary skill card, Heart of the Bonfire.] [Heart of the Bonfire: Nature Form: Lamp Description: The heart is a burning bonfire, a bonfire is the soul''s bloom Learning Conditions: Minor Lamp Phase comprehension, inspiration 60, and mastery of a high-order Lamp Phase meditation method. Effect: Reshape your spiritual power origin, comprehensively enhancing your spiritual power''s potency, recovery speed, and perception. Additionally, upon mastering it, you will gain comprehension of Lamp Phase skills. In dangerous situations, your spiritual power will burn to gain powerful perception!] Finally got it! Chen Qi was elated. With this spiritual power origin skill, all his skills would increase in potency, and he could learn high-consumption skills! This meant a significant boost in overall strength. Moreover, this skill would grant comprehension of Lamp Phase. It could be said that this was the most crucial skill for a second-order Transcendent nearing the end of their phase. And he met the skill''s inspiration 60 learning condition. The only hassle was mastering a Lamp Phase meditation method. Previously, due to time constraints, he had only mastered a common meditation method readily available on the market. He would have to go to Crack Sea to get a new meditation method... Chen Qi excitedly clapped his hands, put the skill card into his backpack card, and then looked at the little crow: "How about it?" Like him, the little crow had almost no kills in this rift. Perhaps, I should comfort her... Chen Qi thought. Then, the little crow''s eyes widened. In her hand appeared a Cup Phase skill card, and she trembled slightly as she said: "2%..." A 2% chance, yet she managed to single-draw a Cup Phase skill card! Though it wasn''t very useful for the little crow, it was still a good find. The little crow tried to suppress her smile. If Chen Qi had drawn a bad skill card, this might hurt him: "Not bad... How about you?" "I was very lucky, drew the skill card I most wanted, to reshape the spiritual power origin." Chen Qi smiled slightly and put the skill card in the card. "Spiritual power origin." The little crow was shocked. A skill card to reshape the spiritual power origin was priceless and hard to come by! Moreover, even in a C-tier rift, acquiring a spiritual power origin skill card was a slim possibility. "Congratulations!" She happily looked up at the sky. Although it was thrilling, overall, the two of them had decent gains. And as the rift ended, they actually found themselves above the Witch Sea. The sea breeze gently ruffled their hair. The two, emptying their minds, stared blankly at the sky. Listening to the sound of the waves, watching seagulls fly beneath the Dream Beast. Until, under the daylight''s flames, the Dream Beast''s massive body began to burn slowly, emitting a gentle glow. "Fireworks..." The little crow sat up excitedly. A huge song echoed through Storm Gorge. The ribbons on the Dream Beast kept falling, finally cascading like a meteor shower, like falling fireworks, one by one onto the sea. And the falling ribbons burned on the sea surface, forming one by one, mirage-like special scenes in the flames. Countless ribbons danced in the wind! A dreamlike scene. "Goodbye, Dream Beast..." Chen Qi whispered. He looked curiously into the distance. He had never seen someone else''s dream. In the distant flames, a mirage-like hazy scene slowly appeared. "???" Chen Qi was startled. A ship covered in black feathers raced across the sea! And at the bow was a fierce-looking, 1.8-meter-tall pirate princess wielding a scalpel and a flintlock, radiating heroic spirit. At that moment, the Sawshark appeared in front of the Raven Ship. The pirate lady on the bow looked domineering, seven parts arrogant, as if saying: "A mere Sawshark dares approach this pirate!" Slash! With a light flick of the pirate lady''s hand, the Sawshark was cut in half, and the black-eyed captain trembled on his knees on the deck, offering all his gold coins. However, the pirate princess clearly didn''t care, took out the flintlock, pulled the trigger, and blew up the treasure chest. Bang! She blew the smoking flintlock barrel lightly, treating gold like dirt. Then, she jumped onto the Sawshark, kicked open the slave room door, releasing the slaves. She grabbed a teenager and threw him onto the deck with force! "Damn!" At this moment, the little crow looked up, unable to contain her scream! That pirate princess was a dream she had before! Many dreams in life should never be shown to anyone. On the ship, the black-haired boy suddenly exploded with strength, punched hard, knocking the pirate lady into the sea, and the two engaged in a fierce battle! While fighting, the pirate lady showed a joyful expression? Was she the dream''s protagonist? Why did she dream of being beaten? Chen Qi was stunned by the bizarre scene before him. This fierce-faced pirate lady, could she be the little crow? Chen Qi glanced at the little crow. Appearance-wise, there was no similarity; they were completely unrelated. Stay updated via empire S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That, that, that..." The little crow''s face turned orange with embarrassment, her hands fidgeting uncontrollably, then placing them on Chen Qi''s face! Eventually, she would throw that teenage boy into the surgery room. "Calm down, calm down, calm down..." The little crow stammered, wanting to bury herself. She could only be thankful that the Dream Beast showed a relatively normal dream. Otherwise, she wouldn''t be able to live in this world. Yet, with the sea breeze, the dream scene dispersed like the wind. "Thank goodness, thank goodness, phew, phew..." The little crow exhaled deeply. "..." Chen Qi fell into contemplation. He never expected the little crow to have such dreams. Still, this dream seemed normal; after all, the little crow was a doctor who studied sea beasts. Wait... Chen Qi felt a twinge of unease. What dreams would he have? In this soon-to-perish world, power was everything. Right now, his personal strength struggled even against the White Cloak, let alone facing Big Mama, Abyss Pillar, Deep Sea Merchant, or Blood Hunter. And Whale Father, Sea God, Ice Witch, Deep Sea Hunter, monsters beyond legend, he couldn''t even look at them. Only power could ensure survival and change everything. Maybe, he would dream of becoming a fourth-rank Beast Tamer, dominating the seas, or perhaps becoming a Deep Sea Hunter, slaughtering all monsters and pirates. Or, I would dream of having a perfect family, or dream of the Flower Witch, Whale Father, or my hometown? No, many dreams are forgotten. I wouldn''t subconsciously have strange dreams. Chen Qi felt a hint of anxiety. It should be normal, there shouldn''t be any weird dreams... Chen Qi thought to himself, ready to use Water Elf No. 3 to cover the little crow''s face. In the vast sea, the sky''s color gradually transitioned from deep blue to heavy lead gray, heralding an unspeakable force''s arrival. The waves roared, crashing against the ship, producing a deafening sound mingling with the distant seagulls'' sharp cries, forming a chaotic yet majestic symphony. On the sea was a giant merchant ship where noble merchants clinked their glasses in the dining room. In the storm, a figure in yellow appeared, and with his appearance, the waves stopped crashing and obediently lay at his feet like tamed beasts. Was this White Cloak''s dream? Why wear that outfit... Chen Qi wondered. The man in yellow gently raised his hand, and boom! Countless black twisted tentacles rose from the sea, like giant Abyss Pillars, quickly rushing towards the merchant ship. In a flash, all the ship''s bigwigs were tightly entwined by tentacles! Regardless of gender! Regardless of age! Regardless of beauty or ugliness! Under the Yellow Man''s tentacles, these people initially showed pain, then their expressions turned more and more content, like senseless sheep. At this moment, numerous strong marines rushed at the Yellow Man, but with a snap of his fingers, they were subdued effortlessly, lying helplessly on the ground. The Yellow Man stepped over the waves, snapped his fingers. A massive wave engulfed the merchant ship. In the flames, the dream vision kept zooming in, the Yellow Man''s face becoming clearer. The blurred face beneath the yellow belonged to Chen Qi. "..." I dreamt of becoming a Deep Sea Ancient God? And a beautified one too! Why did I look like a villain? Why did those people feel pleasure being entangled? I couldn''t have such dreams... Chen Qi tapped his forehead. "No..." Chen Qi turned to the little crow, trying to organize his words: "Let me explain..." Chapter 208 Evolve! Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1! I would have such dreams... Chen Qi was slightly puzzled. Although he possessed deep sea affinity, to be honest, as a player with a sound mind and body, he wasn''t really interested in tentacles, nor did he have any interest in kidnapping innocent merchant ships. You should know that ultimately, showing up on the high seas with such an image would result in being dealt with by the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau as a heretic at sea. But, an explanation had to be given, otherwise... Chen Qi mimicked the Flower Witch''s opening gesture and waved his hand, saying, "Do you know? In our Shell Country Witch Sea region, many mysterious legends are passed down, among which, there are some obscure legends, such as those about a person in yellow clothes. It''s said that on the high seas, the yellow clothes can extinguish storms and are the nightmare of fishermen. And according to the renowned book ''Lamp Phase Entering Dreams'' by dream researcher Fro, dreams are usually chaotic, contradictory, and complex. So, all of this is normal, everything you''re seeing is also false, I really don''t have any intention of becoming a Deep Sea Ancient God." Chen Qi quickly finished a whole paragraph, earnestly explaining. "..." The little crow took a deep breath, revealing a thoughtful expression. Although to Chen Qi, this seemed a bit abnormal. But to her, a doctor, it was all too normal. She was a doctor, after all, and although the perversity level of Shell Country wasn''t as high as that of Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, they also had their own unique way of thinking. Many people dream of becoming a maritime disaster. But in reality, humanoid deep sea disasters of the Witch Sea tend to die very quickly. The little crow smiled calmly and in her composed doctor''s tone continued, "People who contract sea-beast disease all have a chance of dreaming these things, I understand. When I was a child, I too dreamed of growing crow wings, cat ears, demon horns, tentacles, etc. I too once wanted to transform into a Disaster Witch and rule the world. There are also some strange illnesses, like the love of biting one''s own fingers, arms, and so on..." "Oh?" Wait a second... Chen Qi observed the distant scene and noticed something amiss. This was way, definitely more than just a bit off! To put it simply, his face was a bit round, a bit handsome, and his figure was extremely tall. In my dreams, would I really give myself beauty filters? Is that even scientific? And these people, entangled by the tentacles, they wore expressions of enjoyment, which were also quite off! Something like this: (> v Why does that expression feel so familiar... There''s a blind spot! And in the distant scene. Suddenly, a gigantic deep sea water elf leapt out of the sea and landed in the hands of the person in yellow. Then, the person in yellow began to crazily stroke the water elf''s little head, and at the same time, the tentacles released their grip from the people. And all those on the merchant ship who were released by the tentacles looked on with envious eyes! Next, Water Elf No.3 showed a ''(> v In the heart of the water elf, no one disliked its master''s comfortable massaging hands. "Hiss......" S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So it''s Water Elf No.3''s dream, is it because of the Black Hunter form... Chen Qi fell into thought, then turned to look at the Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 in his hands. The Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 shyly trembled, showing a happy expression: "Waku Waku (Master! So handsome!)" Chen Qi coughed twice, speaking seriously, "Let me clarify again, this is the water elf''s dream, I am a bona fide adventurer on the high seas, with no silly ideas, and it has nothing to do with me..." He said, how could he possibly have such weird dreams! "Huh?" Have I been tricked... The little crow was silent for a long time, then spoke, "I also... don''t have any of those strange ideas, those are all my friend Siren''s ideas, she thinks about becoming a sea demon every day, capturing all the men in Witch Sea." Explore stories on empire "Huh? Friend?" "Mm... I have a friend." The little crow smiled slightly, pretending she hadn''t said anything. Chen Qi laughed as he watched the distant sea. To tell the truth, although Little Raven looked strange, she was actually much more normal than he had imagined. Countless dream beasts burned in the flames. In jest, the two sat on the beach as if they were in a cinema, watching those illogical, extremely vague movies in the distance. The white-cloaked figure dreamt of receiving the Dream Beast''s blessing and becoming an evil presence above the sea, who ultimately transformed into a Shadow Demon in the storm. Little Raven dreamt of getting into the medical school of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, earning a fortune, and not being recruited by the Shell Country''s intelligence agency but instead becoming an outstanding Fourth Rank Cup Phase Legend healer, yet choosing to stay in the small town as a village doctor. She also dreamt of performing alchemy on humans, sacrificing an arm to resurrect her deceased grandmother and other relatives. There were also dreams of the Dream Beast; Chen Qi merged with the Dream Beast and evolved to devour the natural disasters of the sea. Chen Qi was surprised to find that his dream involved battling a giant finger of a Deep Sea Hunter and ultimately defeating it after a fierce knife fight. Moreover, there were dreams about prospering in the massage and hot spring service industry with the help of the Water Elf, as well as developing bodyguard services through a nearshore overlord, making pots of money and eventually capturing the legendary Sea Lantern Fox, finally becoming a great merchant of Shell Country, advancing to a Fourth Rank Legend, and enjoying life. When Little Raven watched, she was utterly bewildered, further believing that dreams are indeed strange. "I''ve actually had such bizarre dreams..." Chen Qi smiled. Beyond that, there were visions from other strangers. In the distant flames, a woman dressed in white noble light armor, with a high ponytail, led a little girl with flowers on her arm out of a monastery centuries old, and with just a dagger for protection, slaughtered an adult Blood Moon Sea Dragon to death. Amid the huge waves, the light-armored woman stood on the Dragon''s spine, full of bones, and slowly opened her eyes. In the raging flames, her blood-stained eyes seemed to transcend time and space, staring at them... "The Ice Witch..." Little Raven recognized the person in the flames; her appearance was none other than that of the legendary Ice Witch. Nowadays, the Ice Witch is considered a deity similar to the Sea Goddess, blessing safe voyages at sea, but in some historical books, the reason she was called a Witch was because of her bloody and brutal combat style. And the Ice Witch specialized in killing the menaces upon the sea! "I won''t be targeted, will I?" The more Little Raven thought about it, the colder she felt; she was now one of the masterminds behind summoning the Dream Beast, and her reputation was on the verge of surpassing the Black Hunter. "Don''t worry..." Chen Qi carefully looked at the distant images, falling into thought. By the Ice Witch''s side was mostly the young Flower Witch. When she was young, the Flower Witch didn''t have many flowers, and despite looking quite cold, how could she have become so harmonious when she grew up. This meant that the time these events occurred was more than a decade ago. As the flames continued to burn, a man in a blood-stained robe stood on a small boat. The one the Ice Witch glared at was not them, but likely a Blood Hunter of the Black Whale Group, deep within the Sea of Fog, and behind the Blood Hunter was a large, black ship wrapped in chains. This must be the battle between the Ice Witch and the Black Whale Group, Chen Qi thought. And at that moment, the flames slowly diminished, and the dream visions gradually disappeared... The Blood Hunters would hunt down all traitors... Little Raven instinctively bit her finger. "It''s about time." Chen Qi glanced at the time and stretched lazily. The two of them had to leave quickly; although the Dream Beast had died, its massive influence was bound to attract the attention of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau. "Next, we need to retrieve Water Elf No.1..." Chen Qi looked out to the sea. Where was Water Elf No.1? It should''ve fully revived by now, right? Chen Qi looked towards the distant sea. He saw that No.1, after reviving, swam erratically above the sea, curiously looking around, especially at its master''s dream visions. Suddenly, a blue crystal imbued with the deep sea''s essence caught its attention. What was that, a drop from the Dream Beast or something else... Chen Qi wondered. "Waku waku (tasty!)" However, before Chen Qi could react, Water Elf No.1 excitedly swam towards the deep sea crystal, then opened its mouth wide and swallowed it whole. "Wa..." "!!!!" Chapter 209 Were Here to Pick You Up Water Elf No.1 convulsed swiftly on the surface of the sea. "???" Chen Qi was startled. As a fully handmade pet, Water Elf No.1 only needed to absorb seawater to reshape its body and grow healthily. Therefore, Water Elf No.1 also didn''t need to eat food! Plus, it had an extremely high working duration! But this didn''t mean that Water Elf No.1 ate nothing. Under their master''s training, they would also consume some drinks, turning into sour plum juice elves, juice elves, milk elves, and so on. However, as a deep-sea creature, they also instinctively craved the energy core of the deep-sea series! "Trouble..." Chen Qi walked to the shoreline, trying to stop Water Elf No.1. But he had not yet fully digested the Sea Walking knowledge given by the Dream Beast. Without the aid of Water Elf No.1, he was actually unable to run on the sea at first attempt. And now, if he ran over, it would be too late. Lil'' Crow also realized the severity of the situation, but she had no ability in Sea Walking either. No matter how strong Water Elf No.1 was, it was just a weak water elf. Could it really withstand the power of the Dream Beast? This was a drop from the Dream Beast! No.1, you can''t handle this power! "Waku! Waku!" Water Elf No.1 cried out in agony as the immense energy caused it to suddenly enlarge, transforming it into a super-sized water elf! It expanded from the size of a head to one meter high, then two meters, and finally a full three meters tall. The huge energy within Water Elf No.1''s body condensed, ultimately forming an enormous spiral. Super-sized Spiral Water Elf! "Everyone, move out, pull No.1 back." Chen Qi immediately commanded. "Waku Waku (Understood)!" The other water elves darted like torpedoes, speeding to No.1''s side, then forcibly pulled it back from the surface of the sea. Water Elf No.1, like a huge beach ball, tumbled around dizzily on the beach. The consequences of eating recklessly¡­ Chen Qi looked at the state of Water Elf No.1 and asked Lil'' Crow: "Do you have a Spiritual Power suppressant potion?" The potions left by the Flower Witch for Chen Qi were all for strengthening. To ensure the safety of Water Elf No.1, they had to neutralize the massive energy inside it somehow. Lil'' Crow hastily searched her backpack card: "Yes!" Lil'' Crow, without hesitating, carefully injected the potion into Water Elf No.1''s body. Finally, the two spent some time controlling the turbulent Spiritual Power of Water Elf No.1. Fortunately, Lil'' Crow possessed skills to heal pets, and in the end, no major incident occurred. Eventually, under the influence of the potion, Water Elf No.1''s body slowly shrank back to its normal size. "Phew, that was a close call¡­" Chen Qi wiped the sweat off his forehead and picked up the unconscious water elf. Now, apart from becoming bluer, there was no change in its external appearance. At that moment, the Spiritual Power field on Water Elf No.1 significantly changed, and the aura it displayed could now be compared to the Sea Beast base''s close sea overlord! Perhaps, could Water Elf No.1 now perform the high-order skill ''Phantom Creation''? Chen Qi looked at Water Elf No.1. Being able to withstand this power meant that Water Elf No.1 would become stronger. "Phew, are you okay?" Lil'' Crow wiped off the sweat on her forehead, never expecting Chen Qi''s water elf to actually withstand the power of the Dream Beast. "I''m fine, thank you for your help." Without Doctor Lil'' Crow, Water Elf No.1 would have been paralyzed for at least a month. "Lil'' Crow, let''s get on the boat." "Okay." Chen Qi lowered the ladder, then placed Water Elf No.1 in a special room. For now, Water Elf No.1 would still need to lie down for a while to digest the power within its body. After dealing with the deep-sea Water Elf, Chen Qi leaned on the ship''s rail and started the engine. Although the Dream Beast was dead, its Descent, in the moment itself, was a massive burst of energy, which was bound to trigger investigations by Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, the Navy, and others. The weather tower on Maruo Island was not just for show. Although he was just a passerby caught up in the situation, if the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau mistook him for an accomplice in summoning the Dream Beast, trouble would ensue. To avoid trouble, it was best to leave this contentious place quickly. This journey''s gains were enough to let him establish a firm foothold in the Crack Sea! "Little Raven, do you have any place you want to go?" Chen Qi asked. His first target should be Black Mine City, the largest city in the Crack Sea. Black Mine City, the central city in the Crack Sea region, had enough land to accommodate a hundred thousand people. Once, Black Mine City had over thirty crack mines and was home to many miners. But with the arrival of the Crack Tide, this city, which once dealt only in mineral trade, should have become a transit center for adventurers; if the Flower Witch completed her trial to become a Legend, she might also appear in Black Mine City. Little Raven sat on a chair on the deck, mulling over: "My next target should be the Crack Sea; I need to find auntie to report today''s events, and I might go to the Crack Sea''s research center, or possibly..." Little Raven looked out at the sea where the body of the Dream Beast lay. Though the Dream Beast was dead, its influence was definitely not that simple. If no special incidents occurred, as one of the participants, her bounty would increase by at least five million Shell Coins. I really don''t want to leave... Little Raven said in a very soft tone: "Let''s leave this sea area first. The Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, Navy, or even that Black Hunter, or other pirates could be attracted by the massive force; we need to leave this place as soon as possible." "Hmm." Chen Qi said. Suddenly, a prompt appeared before him. [You have completed the occupation quest, A Journey of Cracks. You glimpsed the Dream Beast soaring in the sky and gained 4000 Spiritual Points!] 4000 Spiritual Points! Chen Qi looked at the prompt before him and tallied up his gains. In this operation, he managed to get the most important Soul Origin Skill Card, the Daylight Lantern that disperses Shadow Demons, the Sea Lantern design, and the evolved Water Elf No.1. It could be said that the gains from this operation far exceeded those of a normal C-rank crack. "Set sail!" Chen Qi pressed the button. The boiler started operating, and the massive ship began to move slowly. The sea was calm, the breeze unexpectedly pleasant. The houseboat exited the storm gorge and sailed towards the Crack Sea. The prolonged journey also induced a great sense of fatigue in Chen Qi. He leaned on the captain''s chair, holding Water Elf No.3, and rested for a moment. ... After resting for a while, a gentle sea breeze swept by, and someone gently woke Chen Qi. "Qi, Qi!" Little Raven gently tapped Chen Qi''s shoulder. "??" Chen Qi instinctively opened his eyes, glanced at the blanket on him, then looked forward. Through the glass of the captain''s cabin, a huge ship appeared before them. This was no ordinary ship but one designed with a mermaid as the inspiration, blending mystery and beauty, power¡ªa warship. The ship''s lines were smooth and elegant, seeming to sway lightly on the ocean surface. The body was painted deep sea blue, also adorned with elegant red highlights that shimmered like fish scales under the sunlight, both mysterious and enchanting. Furthermore, light red runes could be seen on the ship''s body, enhancing its speed and defenses. Rune technology could only be accomplished by Hammer Phase Rune Carvers and was exceedingly expensive. And on the prow of the ship, prominently displayed, was a statue of the Sea Goddess. A design with considerable aesthetic appeal... At that moment, on the prow, a tall woman with big wavy red hair holding a fire gun, smiled slightly. Her hearty voice echoed across the entire houseboat: "Little Raven, we''ve come to pick you up. Earlier, your ship lost its signal, and I thought you and the White Cloak had been killed by that nearshore Black Hunter." The Black Whale Group''s ship... Chen Qi and Little Raven both swallowed nervously. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 210 Carola The resounding laughter pierced through the ship. "Shh¡ª" Little Crow stealthily ran behind Chen Qi, her fingers wet with cold sweat as she rubbed his nape. Red wavy hair, a Fourth Rank Legend, a great aunt... a drop of cold sweat trickled down Chen Qi''s palm. "To have encountered a monster of the Fourth Rank, and one of the elites no less..." Chen Qi quietly reduced the speed of the boat. In front of them was an extremely dangerous big shot. The top madam of Witch Sea, with her red waves of hair, a villain worth rallying to, the emblem of Steel Wool Flower, master of the burning iron rod, domineering CEO, great aunt, the legendary pirate queen Carola. Carola''s personality was hearty and violent, her actions extremely perilous¡ªit could be said she was the most dangerous pirate on the high seas. If this were a simple game, encountering this pirate would actually make him quite happy. But in the real world, he had to consider his own personal freedom, along with his innocence. In the presence of this Fourth Rank Legend, he had no room to resist. What great aunt Carola liked to do most was to fancy men with high charm, capture them, and then ravage them ruthlessly. According to gaming forums, this Fourth Rank Legend was the favorite challenger of many highly charming Floral Appearance rich lady players. Many players tried to conquer this fierce and powerful pirate with their irresistible Floral Appearance charm. However, the end result for most of these players was being toyishly discarded without mercy. Now, she should be considered Little Crow''s new immediate superior. Little Crow''s hands trembled slightly as she whispered again: "Qi, that''s our Black Whale Group''s great aunt, you must... be careful." Her current strength was not enough to ensure Chen Qi''s safety, in her eyes, Chen Qi could very well become great aunt''s plaything. Little Crow felt that there was a very high chance that Chen Qi would be targeted by great aunt. "I understand the severity..." Chen Qi whispered softly. As a professional gamer, he naturally knew the strength of a Fourth Rank Legend. In front of great aunt, he had no chance to resist. But fortunately, he was a genuine Lamp Phase player, not one of those players who relied entirely on charm and flirtatiousness like those of the Floral Appearance. As an utterly harmless Chef, as long as he kept a low profile, great aunt probably wouldn''t take an interest in him... Chen Qi tried hard to keep his expression like a cold and heartless boatman. The speed of the ship gradually slowed. And the massive Mermaid was running alongside the small houseboat. Soon, led by great aunt Carola, five pirates lightly leaped onto the dining ship. Chen Qi also carefully followed behind Little Crow, emerging from the cabin. Under the bright sunshine of the sea, Carola looked over the dining ship with interest. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although Carola was referred to as great aunt, she was incredibly alluring in appearance. Her figure was tall and balanced, with exquisite curves, her belly-baring red pirate outfit accentuated her graceful posture, showcasing a perfect blend of strength and softness, like a flawless sculpture. On her exposed right arm was the tattoo of a Black Whale, while her left arm bore a Tarot tattoo surgery called ''Strength,'' enhancing her power and vigor. Her golden-red eyes were like those of a fierce jaguar. Based solely on her figure, Carola was undeniably beautiful, enough to captivate many men. However, her height of over two meters, the numerous taboo firearms at her waist, and those jaguar-like eyes gave her an air as intimidating as an amazon, striking fear into the hearts of most. Such an imposing figure and domineering presence were enough to instill fear in the majority of people. Carola tossed her red wavy hair, laughing loudly: "Water Elf dining ship, Little Crow, it seems you have done well with your task to have the leisure to board a dining ship." "Um..." Little Crow, like a student timidly returning to school, mutters: "Great aunt, the Dream Beast is dead, my task..." In Little Crow''s eyes, her mission had failed again. ``` After all, their goal in the Black Whale Group was to summon the Dream Beast and use it as their weapon against the navy. Those who failed their mission would be punished with a whipping by Grandma. The very next instant, Carola walked up to Little Crow and said with a smirk, "No, you did a splendid job! Little Crow, you successfully summoned the Dream Beast, and that alone is enough to let those blind navy fools know that the Black Whale Group is not to be trifled with!" "But¡­ the Dream Beast died¡­" "That''s nothing! Just the appearance of the Dream Beast in the near-sea Domain is already the ultimate insult to Shell Country''s navy. Besides, the fact that you are still alive to complete the task proves your ability!" Carola praised Little Crow without hesitation, as she was quite fond of the little one before her. In her eyes, Little Crow was simply amazing! Furthermore, having witnessed the Dream Beast and surviving was a miracle in itself. "You''re really lucky, cutie~" As she spoke, Carola''s gaze suddenly landed on Chen Qi. Then, she asked, "Chef, do you have any strong liquor here?" "The strongest we have is wine," Grandma said with a smile, "That''ll do, oh, and do you have any spicy dishes? Any kidneys?" Good, mistaken for a chef¡­ Chen Qi nodded and replied, "Yes." "Then bring some, enough for five people, the spicier the better! We''ll pay double the price." "Okay." Chen Qi rubbed his hands together; his daily task was not yet complete. On the deck, there were three open-air dining tables designated for guests. Carola sat at a table, crossing her legs and asked curiously, "Little Crow, by the way, where did White Cloak go?" Little Crow sat on the chair with her legs crossed, then placed her hands on her lap, not daring to move again. She deliberately omitted the love-hate relationship between Chen Qi and the Dream Beast, and told Carola about the crack. ¡­ "In the end, White Cloak died, and it was quite painful," After listening, Carola tapped on the table with her hand: "Damn it! White Cloak actually thought to kill my cute little officer. It seems we need to let the Sea God Pirate Group know the consequences of offending the Black Whale Group!" Although the Sea God Pirate Group had a cooperative relationship with the Black Whale Group, Carola considered the madness of the Sea God Pirate Group to be lunacy too. After speaking, Carola suddenly asked, "By the way, Little Crow, did you encounter the Black Hunter? Is it a monster from the crack or a sensible human?" Carola''s trip to the near sea was not only to welcome new allies but also to recruit strong individuals like the Black Hunter. Actually asking me about the Black Hunter... Little Crow smiled confidently and gave a quality response, "I don''t know." Carola fell silent for a moment: "That''s true." "Everyone, your dishes." Chen Qi brought out a serving piled with fiery chili liver and kidneys, chili potatoes, and an extra-spicy version of yellow fish. To avoid becoming the new chef on the mermaid ship, Chen Qi did not put much effort into it this time. Carola bit into a piece of the little yellow fish, then grinned and said, "What a pity, it seems quite difficult to run into the Black Hunter for now... By the way, Little Crow, you''ll head to the Sea of Fog with me next." ``` Chapter 211 Qi, Goodbye "The Sea of Fog?" Little Raven was momentarily stunned. The Sea of Fog is a region beyond the Crack Sea, close to the edge of the New World. That area is filled with thick fog, no longer a place where ordinary people can survive. In that place, adult near-coastal overlords are no longer rare. Even military vessels have a high rate of accidents in the Sea of Fog. Carola smiled, but there was a hint of anger in her tone: "Yes, the Sea of Fog, my little darling. Concerning the Crack Tide, we, the Black Whale Group, need to hold a meeting, and this requires the gathering of all our executives. You should know, the Navy''s three admirals, the Hunter Groups of the inland major companies, and that damned Flower Witch, as well as the Blade Witch, their emergence has completely disrupted the balance of the entire sea. We must let these Hunter Groups, Witches, and the Navy know who is the prey in this vast sea, and who is the hunter." Carola grasped the flintlock in her hand and spun it around. Before the Crack Tide, the Black Whale Group could be said to be the absolute overlord above the sea! "Hmm, hmm." Little Raven forced a smile to avoid showing any sign of dejection. After finishing this meal, she was going to leave this small cabin vessel. Wonderful times are always fleeting. Enjoy the meal... Little Raven suppressed her aversion to chili and quietly ate her last dinner. Although it wasn''t to her taste, she ate with unanticipated joy. Then, Carola took out a Bounty Order, and a bold idea suddenly came to her mind: "Little Raven, this nearby sea area is where the Black Hunter often appears, right? What do you say, should we pin the matter of the Dream Beast on the Black Hunter?" "???" Chen Qi was shocked, was he already so famous at sea? Carola had a moment of inspiration. The influence of the Dream Beast was too great; it was perfect to pin it on the Black Hunter, and also to prevent the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau from focusing all their attention on the Black Whale Group straight away. After all, their ships would still be active in near-coastal waters for a while longer. Moreover, if the Black Hunter learned that ''he'' was involved with the Dream Beast, he would undoubtedly be furious and come to investigate, possibly even seeking out the Black Whale Group on his own initiative. However, regarding this plan, Carola''s subordinates were all frowning. Carola asked again: "Little Raven, what do you think?" Passing the buck to such a twisted Black Hunter... Little Raven once again gave a quality response: "I don''t know." "Troublesome, I also don''t know why Whale Father cares about some insignificant tentacle hunter?" Carola turned around, leaned in closer, and sighed: "Culinary ship''s chef, do you have information on the Black Hunter? Or any other news?" Chen Qi looked at the newspaper on his table and said quietly: "I only know that the Black Hunter recently killed the Ghost Captain." "Killing the Ghost Ship, a bit stronger than imagined..." After hearing this, Carola fell into thought: "Forget it, since we want to recruit him, we shouldn''t be pinning the blame on him. Otherwise, before becoming collaborators, we might be treated as prey, which would make things a bit problematic." Carola elegantly took a sip of wine: "Compared to this Black Hunter, indeed, we should capture those two witches first. That damned, cold-hearted creature, the Flower Witch, has recently messed up our plans in the Crack Sea again. I don''t know what her relationship with the Black Hunter is, but if we find the Black Hunter, capturing the Flower Witch might be a lot easier." "Witches must die." Carola swirled the blood-red wine in her glass, her eyes reflecting a hunter''s intent to kill. The Flower Witch... Chen Qi fell into contemplation; he also didn''t know the current situation of the Flower Witch and Water Elf No.2. From the looks of it, their situation wasn''t optimistic. Suddenly, Carola''s lips curved into a faint smile. After dealing with the matter of the Dream Beast, Carola suddenly shifted her target and looked towards Chen Qi: "Little chef, your boat is not bad. In our forsaken Witch Sea, your culinary skills are passable, and the boat is decent too. Next, you''re heading to Black Mine City in the Crack Sea?" He''s not thinking about taking me aboard the Mermaid Ship, is he... Chen Qi didn''t hide his intended destination: "Hmm, I also don''t know how the culinary ship business in the Crack Sea is..." "Cough cough, auntie, this chef will be heading to the Crack Sea, he''s quite short on money recently." Little Raven coughed twice. To protect Chen Qi, she had just described him as a talented battle chef with decent skills! If it weren''t for Chen Qi''s vessel, they would have taken at least two more days to complete the Dream Beast ceremony. Not to mention the matter of the Dream Beast, in a significant sense, Chen Qi was also a major contributor to their current deterrent action. Carola''s lips curled into a knowing smile, poured another glass of wine, and handed it to Chen Qi: "Little chef, when you''re out in the world, it''s not just about strength, but also about background, and yes, face too. I''m in a very good mood today, you''ve helped us, and we, the Black Whale Group, will not let you down." "Little Raven." The little crow shivered, then realized what had happened. Chen Qi had helped her so much this time, but she had actually forgotten to give him a thank you gift. However, she could feel that if it weren''t for Chen Qi, even if she wouldn''t have been killed by the Dream Beast, she would not have escaped unscathed. Completely unsure of how to repay him¡­ The little crow thought for a moment and handed a card to Chen Qi. "What is this?" Chen Qi took the card. It was a pitch-black card with the backside made of shell. This must be a VIP card of the Crack Sea black market; in Shell Country, many dangerous materials aren''t allowed to be sold openly. Therefore, even in the chaotic Crack Sea, only people with sufficient status and identity qualify to enter the black market. And such VIP cards often require special channels and another person''s guarantee to purchase, to ensure that the buyer will not report the matter to the officials. For someone like Chen Qi and the Flower Witch, who didn''t know anyone in the Crack Sea, obtaining a black market VIP card was very difficult. Even an item without a declared identity, in a chaotic place like Black Mine City, would definitely be taken advantage of. Chen Qi, in Moonstone City, had already experienced many times the difficulty of doing business because of a lack of identity and background. Moreover, this card was not just any ordinary VIP card but one that required the endorsement of a significant figure. He could not use his name, otherwise, it would expose¡­ The little crow coughed twice: "This is my card, Chef; with this card, not only can you purchase more items, but they will also not dare to bully you at will, which will help you in doing business." Chen Qi accepted the card: "Thank you, Dr. Crow." Carola didn''t mind her little self-contained ship''s doctor having another good friend: "Little Chef, you have good abilities and are the right age. If you were a Third-tier Transcendent, maybe I would have let you board our ship, but as it is, you probably can''t handle the workload on our Mermaid." Carola deliberately emphasized the workload. Are you implying something¡­ Chen Qi struggled to contain the expression of a question mark on his face. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "????" For a moment, he couldn''t tell if she was complimenting or criticizing him. Was he being seen as a freeloader just because he wasn''t strong enough? In the end, Carola slowly stood up: "Little Chef, make five more dishes like this; my crew also needs to replenish some nutrients." Having said that, she got up magnanimously, leaned against the side of the ship, and lit up a cigarette. Chen Qi did not hesitate to use up all the kidneys and meat in the fridge, earning fifty thousand Shell Coins. At last, he placed the packed dishes on the table. "Done, everyone." "Alright." Carola signaled to the little crow to take the dishes with her. She exhaled a puff of smoke, noticing the little crow''s troubles: "Little Crow, on this vast sea, as long as you have the strength, you can achieve anything, and by joining the Black Whale Group, you can have everything and become an existence on par with a Witch, where men or your enemies are just toys in your hands. As a reward for this mission, the Black Whale Group will get you the release technique for your Shadow likeness. And once you step into Legend, you will possess true freedom." In Carola''s view, the little crow had talent but always disparaged herself; maybe it was because she spent too long on the broken ship of the Black-eyed Captain that she completely lacked the ruthlessness of a pirate. However, this trait might be very suitable for embarking on the path of the Shadow. "Mm-hmm..." The little crow nodded. In front of the matron, she was so nervous that she couldn''t even think properly. Carola led her crew toward the Mermaid. She waved her hand and added: "Little Chef, goodbye. Remember, being an enemy of the Black Whale Group brings no benefits." The little crow also followed the matron, reluctantly waving her hand goodbye. But in the end, she couldn''t help calling out his name: "Qi, goodbye." Afterward, she vigorously patted her own back. Goodbye, this is to remind myself to watch out for the illness on my back, to take care of my body¡­ Chen Qi stood on the deck, looking into the distance. The Sea Beast disease behind him, although currently stable, also required seeking a treatment opportunity. The sea breeze gently brushed the deck, carrying the salty moist air and call of the ocean, bidding farewell to the Mermaid sailing into the distance. The Water Elf slept, and the entire sea became unexpectedly quiet for a moment. Chen Qi let out a sigh of relief, with mixed emotions in his heart, uncertain of how to express them. Waves, sea, release, Little Crow, Flower Witch, soul core, power, calamity, family, loneliness¡­ In this great tide, there was simply no time to stop. Whether it was the little crow or himself, their current strength meant they could only ride in small boats, at the mercy of the waves, heading toward the horizon. Chen Qi walked to the captain''s quarters, changed the ship''s course, and with hope for the future in his heart, sailed towards the distant Crack Sea. Set sail! Chapter 212 Black Mine City (Combined) At night, two days later, inside the houseboat, bedroom. After washing up, Chen Qi stood beside the mirror, straining to look back at his back. At this moment, due to the medium-level healing, even though he had been injured before, his body still appeared quite healthy. "No major issues." Chen Qi did a simple check-up on himself. Apart from his spine, there were no internal or external injuries. Thanks to the Chef Skill, the Transcendent vegetables from the black soil, and the joint effect of three developmental buffs, his constitution had reached 44 points. His stamina had also increased significantly. A 44-point constitution meant that he could now equip simple mechanical implants. Once his constitution exceeded 60, he could even undergo the installation of flesh implants. After watering the small yellow flower on the windowsill, Chen Qi sat in a chair and took out the latest newspaper. The solo journey to Black Mine City was downright boring. The hardworking Water Elves had also reached their limit in continuous work. At the moment, he was the only source of activity on the vast boat. Loneliness, solitude, cold... Chen Qi joked to himself. Fortunately, during the voyage, he encountered a vessel from the Seal Logistics Company and managed to get the latest newspaper of Black Mine City. Chen Qi opened the newspaper, ready to catch up on the major recent events in Black Mine City. In the Crack Sea, Black Mine City was the site of many major events and also offered many opportunities. "Environmental issues in Black Mine City urgently need to be addressed, cracks increasing, the once bustling mining area faces a huge challenge." "Massive Blade Phase conflict between Blood Blade Pirate Group and Black Whale Group! Casualties exceed five hundred people! Battles! Thrilling!" "Over a thousand maritime conflicts have occurred, when will the robbery at sea stop? What exactly is the navy doing?" "Announcement: Sea Beast Twelve Touches and calamitous Blade Storm! Currently ravaging the northern waters!" "Number of adventurers in Black Mine City, along with the population and market size, hit new record highs." "Leader of Blood Blade Pirate Group is in retreat for personal reasons, the Lady of Blood washes her face with tears daily, the great pirate of Black Whale Group, Long Beard, publicly states he will look after the Lady of Blood for the leader, Blood Dragon." "Lady of Blood states she will send someone to kill Long Beard and send him to Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, to experience a whole new gender." "The mysterious dealings and love-hate relationship between Black Hunter and Flower Witch." Chen Qi quickly scanned the news before him. "All recent updates from Black Mine City... Wait a minute, what is the last one about?" Chen Qi raised his eyebrow, scrutinizing it closely. Firstly, because Black Hunter and Flower Witch had killed Kuang Sha together, the relationship between the two had always been a matter of debate. Thus, it had long been speculated that there was a hierarchical relationship between them. But who was above and who was below between him and Flower Witch? There was never a unified answer. Many believed Flower Witch was on top, and Black Hunter was definitely below. Others believed Black Hunter''s monstrous personality was on top, and Flower Witch was definitely below. Regarding this, the brave reporter Miss Jin Li, chatting with knowledgeable individuals from the Ice Demon Pirate Group, reported that, based on history, witches are not violent monsters but hunters of Sea Beasts and saviors of Witch Sea, hoping everyone could abandon their prejudices against witches. Though cruel, Flower Witch acted for the good of Witch Sea. However, Flower Witch would never consort with someone monstrous like Black Hunter from the sea. The ultimate conclusion was that the Ice Demon Pirate Group believed Flower Witch and Black Hunter were not in the same faction; their cooperation was only temporary to tackle the Black Whale Group. The reason for their cooperation might be that Flower Witch threatened Black Hunter, either planting a parasitic seed in him or administering a deadly poison. In short, just a lot of baseless conjecture. "..." Damn clickbaits, thought it was something significant... Chen Qi couldn''t help but say: "Hmm? Perl, you unscrupulous reporter...hmm?" But the author of the article turned out not to be Perl from the Witch Times but her archrival, Lilith from the Witch Times. So it''s you... Chen Qi murmured internally. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As a journalist who started with wild dating rumors, Lilith was a novelist who could exaggerate a story about a count having an affair and spin it into a tragedy that lasted a whole year. All one could say was that Miss Lilith had restrained herself quite a bit. Chen Qi scanned the news from the Crack Sea, apart from this report, there was nothing about him. And this piece of news was just tucked away in a corner, unable to stir up any waves. If it weren''t for Perl''s report from Moonstone City, it could be said that he had already disappeared from public view. "I guess I''ve temporarily fallen off the radar in the Crack Sea..." Chen Qi mused internally. Calm waters, ah! Finally... I can make some waves again! Taking advantage of the current lack of attention, maybe it''s time to make a big move! After all, the identity of Black Hunter was too useful, especially for robbery. The next moment, Chen Qi shifted his focus to the black market in Black Mine City. He remembered that in the black market of Black Mine City, there were plenty of treasures, and even extremely rare forbidden Skill Cards for sale. I need to visit the black market... He still had a lot of weapons from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau on him. Beyond the forbidden cards and weapon trade, Black Mine City also had numerous low-difficulty, high-return rare events to acquire special forbidden artifacts. Chapter 213 Black Mine City (Combined Two in One)_2 ``` Chen Qi glanced at his wallet, which was far from affluent. Making money! Making money is the ultimate rule! At this rate, even the cost of fuel to set sail would be a problem. Unknowingly, dazzling light had pierced through the night, and shone on his face through the window. "The lighthouse, have we finally arrived..." Chen Qi glanced at the still-evolving Water Elf Number One and walked out of the bedroom. In the distance, atop the massive lighthouse, a lighthouse keeper with a brown beard and a hooked nose aimed a searchlight in his direction. Chen Qi took out his restaurant boat''s professional license and his pass obtained from Maro Town from his backpack card and aimed them towards the lighthouse. The lighthouse keeper''s mouth curved slightly upward, as he shook the lantern in his hand: "Welcome to Black Mine City, welcome to the city of the night~" Black Mine City always welcomes the young, especially those who strive at sea, cheap yet good use, and valuable, too. Chen Qi moored his houseboat at the port and disembarked. Unlike Moonstone City, Black Mine City had no walls, and walking further inwards brought one into the residential areas of the city. The first impression the island city gave was one of filth and disarray. The ground was covered with sewage and dead fish were everywhere, and the air carried a scent of coal slag due to the mining industry. Despite the abysmally poor environment, Black Mine City was undeniably the largest city in the Crack Sea, the launching point of many people''s dreams and the place where countless have lost everything. Even now, at midnight, the city was still brightly lit. Workers, adventurers, Hunters, ladies, traveling merchants, the navy... Rather, many people enjoyed the atmosphere of the night, which was much livelier than the day in Black Mine City. After registering his mid-sized boat, Chen Qi headed into the city. The moment he walked onto the street, a man and a woman, both with Ghost Fire Fish tattoos, eyed him. "This city is really troublesome..." Chen Qi drew the Collectors'' Gun and strapped it to his waist to display his dangerousness. And unlike Moonstone City, the powers that ruled over this city had shifted from gangs to a combination of pirate groups and large corporations. The navy maintained basic law and order in Black Mine City, but all they could really do was maintain a semblance of security. In Moonstone City, you wouldn''t be targeted by a burly black man at night as long as you didn''t enter dangerous areas. But in Black Mine City, if you were a newbie, just bending on the street could lead to a slap on the butt by some crack-headed character. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was Black Mine City, a city of na?ve folk customs. For the inexperienced, it was a place where you were a plump sheep ready for slaughter. "I remember, there should be a black market managed by the Blood Blade Pirate Group here..." Chen Qi made his way along the streets and, after a few twists and turns, arrived at the Blood Blade Pirate Group-managed ''Shell Great Marketplace''. Under the dim streetlights, his shadow stretched long on the ground. According to forum data, the black market managed by the Blood Blade Pirate Group saw the least amount of violence and was the most concerned with customer privacy. At the same time, it was also the biggest weapon dealing black market. If a newbie wanted to deal in weapons, this was the best black market in Black Mine City. And he happened to have a large quantity of weapons of dubious origins. Moreover, Chen Qi remembered there was a special patron with Sea Beast disease here, from whom you could obtain specially taboo creations. "Deal in business, make money!" Chen Qi donned his Hunter''s clothing and covered his face to prevent being recognized. Then, excitedly he pushed open an iron door. It creaked slightly and the wide world behind the door gradually revealed itself. Smoky air swirled around while various stalls intertwined, forming a busy and chaotic marketplace. In the dim light, a dazzling array of goods was on display, from antiques and jewels to rare medicinal herbs, and even high-powered weapons¡ªeverything was there. The vendors were busy at their own corners, some whispering to one another, others haggling with customers, their faces showing an indescribable expression of a sharp business acumen, mixed with an underhandedness expected in the underworld. The moment he entered the marketplace, a greasy, portly merchant came over and greeted him with a squeezed-out smile: "Guest? Are you interested in buying Ghost Fire oil? This is a top-quality weapon coating, all imported from the Black Blood Empire. You might not know, but this stuff can even injure the overlords of the near seas. Five grams, originally priced at fifty thousand Shell Coins, but for you, I''m only asking twenty thousand." You''re sure it''s not imported from me, and besides, isn''t this price a bit too high? You''ve marked it up by at least five times... Chen Qi took a glance at the Ghost Fire oil in the fat merchant''s hand and cut to the chase: "Not interested, I''m here to sell weapons." "Selling weapons?" The fat merchant glanced at the Collector''s Gun at Chen Qi''s waist and chuckled: "If it''s the gun at your waist, we might be interested, but of course, you wouldn''t want to sell that. If it''s ordinary merchandise, you can try selling it at the stalls inside." The ordinary vendors can''t take weapons from Bei Country Meteorological Bureau... Chen Qi immediately responded: "No, I have a lot of weapons and items to sell, I want to go underground to complete this deal. If it''s possible, could you tell your boss, Chameleon?" Chameleon, the boss of this black market, a volatile Third-tier Transcendent, was also a weapon merchant from the Blade Phase. Upon hearing Chameleon''s name, the fat merchant immediately broke into a sweat: "Chameleon, Chameleon, that, guest, please don''t mention our boss''s name. He just went through a breakup, and the day before yesterday he got swindled out of twenty million by Jin Li, the big merchant of the Ice Demon Pirate Group..." ``` Chapter 214 Black Mine City (Two-in-One)_3 ``` Smack! The moment the word ''scam'' left his lips, a furious slap landed ruthlessly on the fat man''s face! A man with face paint, an explosive hairstyle, and a flat nose suddenly appeared, harshly attacking the fat man''s groin with his knee: "Damn it, who told you I was scammed? I was robbed!!" The service is pretty fast... Chen Qi was taken aback. At that moment, the chameleon turned his head back and said viciously: "Who the hell is this brat? Don''t you know that a big shot like me only deals with high-class figures, not someone like you..." "The Tarot series tattoo surgery ''Moon'' can grant you the ability to hide in the environment, but apparently, it can''t escape the observation of Spiritual Power." S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi said softly. People in the black market like this, most of them lack manners, not showing knowledge or strength right away, they won''t even look you in the eye, they might even punch your kidney. The chameleon under the Blood Blade Pirate Group, in this place, already counts as a person of high caliber. Knowing the origin of my tattoo surgery and having high inspiration... The chameleon''s grouchy face instantly changed into a professional business expression, then he slapped the fat man two more times: "Instead of this trash that can''t even serve guests properly, my guest, I was just drunk and disciplining an employee, please do not take offense. Are you here to sell weapons, or to buy weapons?" Chen Qi glared at the chameleon: "Both." A Second-order Transcendent dares to glare at me, looks like you''ve got a big backer... The chameleon swallowed, hands in pockets, walking deeper into the mall: "Guest, follow me, the conflict in the Crack Sea has been escalating, the weapons trade is booming, and although I''m the head, I still must say, if it''s not a big order, there''s no need to call for me directly!" Lately, someone blabbed about him being the boss, resulting in a bunch of people asking for him the moment they enter. He''s the boss, not a jack-of-all-trades waiter who knows everything after two and a half years. The chameleon pushed open an iron door and entered an underground mall, preparing to find a girl to handle this young guest''s business. The underground of Shell Mall is where taboo creations are traded, also known as the black market. Chen Qi scanned the area briefly, noticing not a few prominent figures, even some wearing navy weapons. Right place... Chen Qi pulled out the backpack card holding weapons from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau: "Chameleon, it''s not a big deal, I hope you give me a fair price." The chameleon looked around and couldn''t find any other free subordinates: "Fine." The chameleon and Chen Qi walked to a less visible corner: "What are you selling?" Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, he poured out the weapons from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau''s backpack card. Clang! Clang! In a moment, weapons and Extraordinary Props piled up into a small mountain. "Heh, you sure have a lot of weapons, guest..." The chameleon bent down, ready to check the quality of the weapons. And then, the next second, he saw the insignia of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau. He smiled: "Guest, you got your hands on Meteorological Bureau weapons, which middleman are you from?" He continued looking through them. Why is the Meteorological Bureau''s insignia still on them? Wait a minute! Something doesn''t seem quite right. "??" The chameleon flipped through some more. All the weapons and props here seem to be from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau! Which community are you from? The chameleon broke into a cold sweat, managed a smile, and said shakily: "Esteemed guest, are you in the weapons wholesale business, or are you with the Meteorological Bureau?" ``` Chapter 215 Guest, Come and Visit Often in the Future "Guest~, you know, we''re all legitimate businessmen, we can''t just accept these kinds of undisclosed weapons unless you tell..." The chameleon squeezed out an utterly cheerful smile, his entire demeanor as sunny as if he had found a girlfriend, signaling the person next to him to serve Chen Qi a cup of tea. The man before him seemed to have a significant background; he had to restrain his own temperament. "You wouldn''t want to know." Chen Qi interrupted the other party. The weapon dealer behind the chameleon was affiliated with the Blood Blade Pirate Group. These weapons from the Beati Country Meteorological Bureau, they would take as many as were offered. The chameleon silently bowed his head; clearly, the other party did not want to disclose the origins of this large batch of weapons. But no matter what, being able to procure these weapons indicated that the Second-order Transcendent before him had the backing of a force with considerable firepower, daring enough to challenge the Beati Country Meteorological Bureau. The Meteorological Bureau was an organization primarily focused on investigation and exploration, unlike the Beati Navy. Although the Meteorological Bureau adhered to neutrality, they almost never struck first unless it related to their missions. However, adhering to neutrality did not mean they were weak. The Beati Country Meteorological Bureau, vindictive in nature, housed many experts skilled in assassination, and possessed numerous numbered forbidden items. Many arrogant pirates had crossed the Beati Country Meteorological Bureau and subsequently mysteriously vanished at sea. To procure so many weapons not only suggested the great power backing the man but also showed the audacity of the force behind him! Daring to strike against the Meteorological Bureau, were they truly not afraid of being sliced into pieces and turned into specimens? Could it be the Black Whale Group? Or a major corrupt element within the Meteorological Bureau itself? S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The chameleon felt he was subtly coming into contact with a ruthless large organization. He silently calculated the price of the weapons and finally said: "Guest, these weapons must have their traces erased when used; otherwise, they might attract unwarranted attacks. I can only offer you eight million Shell Coins! You can check around, no one else will offer a higher price lately!" Eight million? A fair but somewhat low price¡­ Chen Qi glanced lightly towards the chameleon. Though the chameleon sensed an unfathomably powerful force behind Chen Qi, as a businessman who thrived on the knife''s edge, he instinctively pushed the price down. After all, every deal was tied to his wallet. No matter what, the other party was a newcomer to this shop. Chen Qi took out a card from Little Crow. This card, issued by the Lamp Phase organization, was a universal VIP card. Owning this card signified considerable strength. Chen Qi said with a hint of mockery: "Now, with the intense conflict between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, there''s a high demand for weapons, isn''t there? The price is low, right? Chameleon." I didn''t fool you, ah, but there''s also a black market card; you came prepared¡­ The chameleon nervously rubbed his hands, what he hated the most was dealing with these dangerous people: "Sorry, I counted wrong earlier, eleven million Shell Coins." Chen Qi said nothing but stroked his chin. The chameleon felt a stinging pain in his jaw: "Twelve million." Twelve million, a very high price¡­ Chen Qi agreed to the transaction. The chameleon shakily counted out the payment then pulled out a bag of standard Gold Coins, afterward saying: "We welcome your next visit." Chen Qi took the bag of Gold Coins, counted it, and was about to leave. At that moment, the chameleon suddenly thought of something and immediately said: "Guest, please wait a moment!" "?" Chen Qi turned around. The chameleon had second thoughts? After all, if the price was ten million, it indeed was just right, but twelve million was a bit too much. The chameleon squeezed out a smile: "Guest, although I don''t know the power behind you, if there is anything you need help with, you can visit our black market. Recently, many people need help, whether they are pirates or naval forces, we provide all possible services." The chameleon couldn''t confirm Chen Qi''s identity. But he guessed that behind Chen Qi, there was either a veteran Hunter Group dismissed due to a mistake, or a special organization from other kingdoms. Recently, due to the resources of the Witch Sea, officials from other nations have been arriving there. The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom''s canaries, or the Black Blood Empire''s vanguard, or the White Tower Kingdom''s Knowledge Hunters. Whichever it was, as long as he behaved well, it meant there was a possibility of collaboration. After all, the current leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was missing, and the Blood Lady cried all day long. The Blood Blade Pirate Group urgently needed fresh blood. One could even say they needed a new leader! If they could attract a wild combat organization, that would also be a good move. The chameleon smiled faintly: "Guest, feel free to come more often for business." Chen Qi nodded slightly; he understood what the chameleon was thinking. The Chameleon seemed arrogant, but the Blood Blade Pirate Group, which backed him, was not daring to offend people lightly anymore because their leader was missing. It could be said that the black market run by the Chameleon was the best black market in Black Mine City, a perfect place for trading. For a long time, whether selling or buying, this black market could be the first choice. Chen Qi looked around. Around here, many people were doing business, and he had some good items to purchase. Following his memory, Chen Qi went to an old man''s stall in the black market and spent five hundred thousand to purchase a gramophone that could play the ''Song of Silence.'' The ''Song of Silence'' Gramophone, considered a hidden treasure of this black market. Although the gramophone itself was not highly valued, the record inside, which played the song, could significantly increase the speed of practicing meditation or inspiration-based skills. Following that, he spent five million more to acquire a high-order meditation technique ''Candlelight'' from Lamp Phase. ''Candlelight'' could enhance total inspiration and Spiritual Power while also extending the perception range of inspiration-based skills, making it one of the best meditation cards for Second-tier Transcendents. However, the high-order meditation techniques from Lamp Phase were indeed costly... Chen Qi thought to himself as he casually walked a few steps, and suddenly five million five hundred thousand Shell Coins vanished. After shopping, Chen Qi walked out of the underground black market and eventually followed the path through the marketplace to its end, the Hunter Office. This place held a rare opportunity, one where just Second-tier strength could get one a forbidden technique. Inside and outside the room, there were armed Hunters. The Hunter Office, established by the Hunter Association, a place where players grind experience and money, was also a favorite for wild hunters. Most hunters who don''t have a company can''t go to the cracks every day, and as the Crack Tide increases, the cracks only get more dangerous. Therefore, compared to cracking expeditions, many hunters chose to take on tasks to earn a hardship fee. Chen Qi walked into the house. The interior was full of the smell of smoke and alcohol, with papers filled with commissions mercilessly scattered on the floor. Some were joyously toasting, discussing which red-light districts had fallen aristocrat maids; others were deep in thought, pondering how to solve the diseases brought by the cracks. Meanwhile, a person dressed in bank attire sat on the bar, smiling and ready to serve everyone present. Most high-difficulty, high-reward tasks were snatched by the nosy Blood Blade Pirate Group, big companies, or senior hunter groups. Chen Qi quickly scanned the room; it was mostly First Order Transcendents, with just a few Second-order Transcendents. The tasks left here were mostly smaller tasks like being a bodyguard, investigating infidelities, finding cats, or dealing with stolen goods. Thus, essentially, this place was for newbies. Chapter 216 All you have to do is make demands, but the captain has a lot more to consider. "Mommy! Look! It''s a Second-tier big shot!" A Transcendent with a mushroom haircut saw Chen Qi come in and couldn''t help but show a look of envy, pointing with his finger. Chen Qi paid no attention to the gazes of others and walked straight to the bar, then looked at the countless quests on the commission board. For convenience, most people would turn their quests into flyers and plaster them all over the wall en masse. In the black market of the Crack Sea, there should be a quest, one involving the legendary release skills. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that in this small black market, there was a future member of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, and the incident involving this junior member would lead to a legendary-level mission. As long as he could complete this junior member''s quest, he could directly gain a powerful release skill, or perhaps a forbidden artifact. And most crucially, this mission merely required a bit of luck combined with the strength of a Second-order Transcendent to complete! Once, a player relied on completing this mission to remain within the top ten players in the Witch Sea for a long time. I wonder if that quest is still available... Chen Qi worried, because as a butterfly flapping its wings, many things had already become entirely beyond his expectations. His gaze swiftly scanned through the numerous quests before him. Catching a cheating husband, brawls over splitting loot from the crack, gathering thugs, or recruiting bodyguards to protect ships... Hunters... And there''s looking for the Awakening Grass that can cure illusions, and the legendary Blood Origin Crystal that can treat blood disorders. "Awakening Grass??? Blood Origin Crystal?" Chen Qi suddenly noticed something; at the bottom of the quest notice, there was a lively little yellow flower. The reward was several bottles of high-quality healing potions. This damn sense of familiarity, could this be my dear little Witch... Chen Qi turned to the office manager and asked: "Manager, what does the person who registered this quest look like?" The manager was taken aback for a moment and said: "Looked just like you, all covered up tightly, the only distinctive feature was a moving water ball hat on the head?" Water ball hat, Flower Witch... Chen Qi felt joy in his heart. The Flower Witch is in Black Mine City? This is good news indeed! But why is she looking for the Awakening Grass? The office manager complained: "Guest, you shouldn''t be blinded by the generous rewards of this quest with a bunch of potions, but you must know, Awakening Grass is not easy to find, the Blood Origin Crystal is even more priceless. Plus, the state of that person seemed pretty bad, even if you find it, the client might not be around anymore by then." Her state is pretty bad... The Flower Witch should be alright... Chen Qi asked: "Has she come here recently?" The office manager grumbled in response: "No, many people do this, post a quest and then become uncontactable. Precisely because of this, our small office is doing such meager business." Is that so... Chen Qi mused silently. He and the Flower Witch did not leave any means of contact when they parted ways. Sigh... Chen Qi frowned. To be honest, he now quite missed the Flower Witch and Water Elf No. 2. Undoubtedly, the Flower Witch was in a bad state. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi remembered the hardship the Flower Witch had suffered in the process of advancing to the Fourth Rank, which could have turned the Flower Witch into a Tomato Witch in a short period of time. Perhaps, I should go look for her... But the area of Black Mine City was enormous, and the mixture of people complicated; to search for someone unilaterally was not a wise choice. Plus, he could not be certain whether the Flower Witch was in Black Mine City at all. The best way would be to cause a big stir in Black Mine City to let the Flower Witch know he had arrived. That way, the two of them rushing towards each other would have a much higher probability of meeting. However, the Flower Witch unexpectedly wanted the Awakening Grass to treat illusions. The Awakening Grass that cures illusions¡ªI only have the Illusion Dream Butterfly that creates the Endless Pleasure Dream... Chen Qi thought for a moment, then said to the manager: "If this client returns, tell her that a Beast Tamer has the suitable herb." You even have Awakening Grass... the manager agreed to Chen Qi''s request. Immediately after, Chen Qi glanced over the nearby quests. At that moment, from behind him, came the sigh of a blond young man. The blond young man clapped his hands and complained: "Oh my God! My Lord! Why can''t this vast market find a single captain that meets my requirements!" At that moment, a captain with a mouthful of rotten teeth cursed: "Meeting your requirements, my ass. Why don''t you ask for a new type of airship to transport you? With this time, you might as well kneel down and beg Lord Chameleon." "???" Chen Qi turned his head back, his eyes revealing the gaze of a Hunter. I''ve found him! The complaining young man had blond hair, a baby face, was not very tall, and on his arms, large blue veins were clearly visible. Levin, a mere Second-tier with weak combat abilities, was also a loyal fan of the Ice Witch Pirate Group. A seemingly simple and honest young man. Of course, although he looked naive, he was actually the child of the chairman of a major family behind the Bonfire Energy Company, a bona fide young noble. So, in reality, he was a naive-looking, and at the same time, greasily fat young man. Moreover, he was the rare sort who had no real power but still wandered around outside! Of course, for various reasons, this Levin didn''t want to expose his identity. His destination could get him the skill "release"... Chen Qi actively approached: "Kid, do you have any commissions? I''m a professional Hunter." "A professional Hunter..." Levin looked at Chen Qi skeptically, then he said: "Do you have a friend who can sail? I have a destination in mind and need help. I''m willing to pay you two hundred thousand Shell Coins as a reward!" "Yes." Chen Qi answered without hesitation. I haven''t even mentioned the requirements yet... Levin was baffled. At this moment, the boss of the office jeered: "Customer! Don''t bother with this kid. The kind of ship he wants is one that can even make a near-shore dominator bow down!" The office boss laughed: "Such a ship just can''t be found at our office! No, it can''t be found in Black Mine City!" The crowd all looked at this unreasonable young man, and if it weren''t for the fact that Levin was a Second-order Transcendent, these people would have roughed him up a long time ago. "Do you really have one?" Levin asked, curious. This key mission wasn''t given out for free, it was a real test of the player''s deception skills. Because Levin''s request was almost impossible to fulfill! Therefore, the biggest challenge was to have the ability to persuade Levin to get on the ship! Many players had lost this precious opportunity just because their skills in trickery weren''t up to par. This really tests my deception skills... Chen Qi took a deep breath, ready to coax Levin. Chen Qi said: "Rest assured, the captain only needs to sail, and you have much more to consider." "Indeed, I have quite a lot to consider..." Levin crossed his arms; he had finally found someone who understood him! This was his lifeline! With that, he glared fiercely at the captains who couldn''t meet his demands. Chen Qi proceeded to say. "I have a captain I know who''s even more professional than Seal Logistics and Dove Logistics." More professional than Seal Logistics! Levin, with a serious face, began to state his demands: "I hope your friend''s ship is fast, faster than Seal Logistics'' ships." The speed will definitely be fast enough... Chen Qi answered: "No problem." "My destination is a dangerous sea area, so I hope your ship can withstand storms as well as fend off dangerous large sea beast herds." Easy... Chen Qi answered: "No problem." "I hope there are as few people on the ship as possible because my business is very confidential, and I don''t want too many people to know. Moreover, I hope the captain has total control over the crew, I don''t want other crew members bothering me." It''s just me, the only living person... Chen Qi answered: "No problem." No big deal... Chen Qi answered readily: "No problem." Levin paused, fell into thought, then continued: "Pirates have been rampant recently, and I hope your ship can resist pirates, of course, if possible, I don''t want any battles. I hope that merely with the ship''s domineering presence, it could scare the pirates away!" Hiss, seems like not a big issue either, no ship dares to approach a Ghost Ship... Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: "No problem, is that all? Any more requirements?" He can fulfill all of these! Levin was completely dumbfounded. He had approached so many people, and this was the first time someone could meet so many conditions without hesitation. Why do I have a bad feeling about this... His face turned red as he added: "The last point doesn''t really matter, but I hope the food on board is a bit better." Chen Qi answered: "No problem, that''s the easiest thing." "Good heavens!" Levin exclaimed in amazement. At this moment, the surrounding people also cast incredulous glances, a ship one could only dream of, could it really exist? Chapter 217 The Seriously Injured Flower Witch At the moment the conversation ended, everyone in the office turned to look at Chen Qi. They all doubted what Chen Qi had said, yet no one stood up to expose the blatant scam. After all, a young, noisy man being deceived could turn into interesting gossip in the taverns. "Cough cough¡­" The relatively higher-status office boss coughed twice to catch Levin''s attention. After listening, Levin blinked his golden eyes and said softly, "You wouldn''t be deceiving me, would you? Do you have a legitimate Hunter''s license?" Chen Qi was momentarily stunned. He had planned to bluff Levin, given that Levin''s demands were unreasonable, essentially an impossible task. Therefore, the real test here was of one''s eloquence. But unexpectedly, his ship actually met all the conditions! At sea, whether it was the pigeon logistics'' travel ships or the Seal logistics blessed by the so-called Emperor''s twenty-sided dice, their vessels could not compare to his Ghost Ship. Even if their speeds were close, Chen Qi''s inherent traits made his ship far safer than ordinary vessels. I really don''t have a Hunter''s license... Chen Qi thought for a moment and took out a VIP card from the black market: "I have no interest in deceiving a novice who frequents the office. Of course, if you want to board this ship, you must pay a higher reward." "A higher reward..." Levin clenched his wallet: "The place I''m headed to is an unprecedentedly good location, involving secrets of the legendary Deep Sea Hunter. It''s a big deal, but I can only negotiate this business with the captain behind you." Chen Qi fell silent for a moment, estimating the time: "Of course, I only deal in big business, no problem, meet me at the dock on the east side of Black Mine City tomorrow night at twelve o''clock, there will be someone to pick you up, how about that?" Levin stomped his foot and patted his waist. An extremely difficult matter had suddenly been resolved, leaving him with an uncomfortable feeling in his body. But if there really was a ship that could get him to his destination, the benefits he would gain would certainly be beyond imagination. He turned his gaze to the newspapers scattered on the floor. The Black Whale Group, the Dream Beast, the Black Pig Shark, Blade Storm... Lately, the sea was filled with dangerous news, and as a second-order Transcendent venturing away from home, he would surely encounter an unprecedented maritime disaster without a good ship. Moreover, he was a second-order Transcendent from a prominent family; in dire situations, merely mentioning the name of his family in the background would make most people choose to stop. I can''t be fooled that easily... Levin was confident in his own strength as he held the mechanical saw meat knife at his waist: "No problem, I can pay you at least two hundred thousand in reward, and as for the subsequent payment, I''ll need to discuss that with your captain!" Levin said coldly, in his eyes, only the esteemed captain behind Chen Qi was worthy of discussing compensation matters with him. "No problem, sir, trust me, you''ll be satisfied," Chen Qi agreed readily to Levin''s terms. Levin''s eyes were sharp: "Then I''ll see you tomorrow at the eastern docks, and upon seeing the ship, I will make a down payment!" After reaching an agreement, Levin left the office. "It''s a deal." Chen Qi clapped his hands and took one last look at the commission from the Flower Witch on the wall before leaving the office. ... ... After dealing with the black market matter, Chen Qi shed the outer layer of the Hunter''s Clothes that served as a disguise, his boots stepping over the muddied streets. He needed to make some preparations to fulfill Levin''s commission the next day. Perhaps, this could also be an opportunity to test the performance of the Ghost Ship mode. Previously, due to the Black Whale Group, he had not tested the Ghost Ship''s overload mode. Moreover, although Levin appeared simple-minded, he was not as easy to deal with as one might imagine. "Wait a minute¡­" Chen Qi suddenly thought of something. Levin, hailing from a prominent family that had ventured out into the world, might still be harboring many great secrets. Though he seemed naive, in reality, the passionate Levin was very tight-lipped, If he could extract these secrets, perhaps he could uncover more clues. Compared to a chef, the identity of a Black Hunter might allow him to pry open Levin''s mouth more easily. Moreover, an ordinary houseboat managing to traverse dangerous seas was bound to raise suspicions. After all, Levin was just a stranger. "The identity of a Black Hunter¡­" Chen Qi mused to himself. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, this approach could also expose him to risks. But as long as he could control Levin, he could minimize these risks. Let''s try it, if I can make use of the Black Hunter identity, it could be beneficial for future developments. After deciding on these matters, Chen Qi found himself at the docks before he knew it. It was now dusk, the time when countless ships were returning to port. The sound of waves created by the ships crisscrossing the sea surface rose and fell in succession. Across from the ships, an investigator from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau was bellowing at the top of his lungs: "Attention all who are heading out to sea, the Black Pig Shark raised by the Black Whale Group has been spotted in the oceanic regions, and it has severely injured the Witch!" "To everyone, if you gather information about the Black Pig Shark or other strange creatures while out at sea, the Meteorological Bureau will provide different rewards!" The lighthouse keeper also spread his arms and said: "Yes, for the safety of everyone in Black Mine City, please inform the Meteorological Bureau immediately if you encounter any special circumstances at sea." Black Pig Shark, Meteorological Bureau, the severely injured Witch¡­ The Blade Witch? No, the Blade Witch had not shown her full power yet. Driven by curiosity, Chen Qi approached the investigator and asked: "Sir, may I ask what happened out at sea? I am about to set out myself." The investigator looked towards the tattered ships on the horizon, his eyes filled with fear: "You''re going out to sea soon? Unless you have the protection of a company, I recommend you stay safe within the city. After all, you only have one life. Even the famous Flower Witch was gravely injured by the Black Pig Shark." "Gravely injured? The Black Pig Shark? What''s happening out at sea?" Chen Qi asked anxiously. The investigator clenched his fist, his eyes brimming with anger: "The Black Pig Shark, a monster trained by the Black Whale Group, a hunter of the dark night, a blood hunter. Everyone who is an enemy of the Black Whale Group ends up hunted by them. Not just the Witch, but the navy, Seal Logistics, the little Red Riding Hood of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, even my fellow weather-detecting colleagues from the Meteorological Bureau, all had their ships shattered by the Black Pig Shark and became corpses atop the sea. If it wasn''t for the Flower Witch and her paralyzing potion, she would have been buried at sea by now." Chen Qi faintly recalled something. The Black Pig Shark was not a wild sea beast but a pet of a Beast Tamer from the Black Whale Group, a terrifying bloodthirsty hunter of the sea. This constituted one of the research findings of the Black Whale Blood. The Black Whale Group had long been studying methods to control marine creatures, but due to various reasons, had made no progress. However, with the onset of the Crack Tide, they discovered the perfect substance¡ªBlack Whale Blood. With Black Whale Blood, they could even manipulate the symbols of storms at sea, such as the Storm Dragon, as well as the creatures the Flower Witch initially encountered, the symbols of the sea vortex, the creatures of Black Earth. Chapter 218 The Ghost Ships Maiden Voyage Chen Qi turned his head aside. At this moment, what should have been a spectacle of bright lights and bustling noise during the return to port was in utter chaos due to the Black Pig Shark''s attack, blade storms, and many other disturbances. The air was thick with the briny scent of seawater and the grumbling of people, weaving into an almost suffocating sense of oppression. Two captains walked past Chen Qi, cursing at the navy stationed at the dock: "What the hell is the navy good for if they can''t even take down the Black Whale Group''s Black Pig Shark? If it weren''t for running into the Flower Witch''s little flower boat, we''d all be dead!" "Quit talking to these useless naval officers, the Blood Blade Pirate Group has announced that they''re taking over the Black Pig Shark matter! Wait for the Blood Blade Pirate Group, because if you wait for these navy guys, our Black Mine City will have the Deep Sea Titan descend upon us too!" The navy immediately pushed one of the captains: "What are you saying? Do you know who you''re talking to? Do you know how strong the Black Pig Shark is?" "Want to start a fight, do you? Do you know that the employer behind me is the Magic Bullet Company!" The two groups quickly drew their curved blades and started fighting. They''re starting a fight just like that? Chen Qi dodged to avoid a navy officer who stumbled toward him. The reasons these two groups were fighting were indeed blunt and crude. The investigator shrugged helplessly. In Black Mine City, he had already grown accustomed to this kind of unsophisticated environment. He then reminded Chen Qi: "You see for yourself, my friend, if you plan to set sail, please be fully prepared. This is no place for coastal sailing, and even if you avoid the dangerous routes, you still might encounter danger. If possible, you might go to Black Mine City''s Seal Logistics; they''ve been offering bodyguard services lately." "Hmm, I understand." Chen Qi then gathered some information before he faced the sea breeze and walked towards his houseboat. The Blood Blade Pirate Group, the Flower Witch, and the Black Pig Shark¡­ In the original plot, the Flower Witch would form an alliance with the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Blade Witch on Sea Flower Island! But now, because of his intervention, the Flower Witch and the Blood Blade Pirate Group were completely unacquainted. The Flower Witch, on Black Mine City, would also ally with the Blood Blade Pirate Group for a grim sea battle against the Black Whale Group. This battle was also the first time the Flower Witch unleashed her power in release, staining the sea with blood and gaining fame. That was one of the few victories of the Flower Witch. But now, the Flower Witch had no help from the Blood Blade Pirate Group; her teammate had gone from the formidable Blood Blade Pirate Group to the newbie at sea, Chen Qi¡­ Could the Flower Witch defeat the Black Pig Shark? Could she defeat the ships of the Black Whale Group? Perhaps, the Flower Witch''s situation was more perilous than I had imagined¡­ Chen Qi tapped his forehead, a faint sense of foreboding creeping over him. But now, he had no way to meet up with the Flower Witch. Despite the Flower Witch''s abstract hiding method, she wouldn''t let others find her easily. "It''s better to deal with Levin''s matter first¡­" Chen Qi shook his head. The treasure Levin was searching for involved the Deep Sea Hunter and the Ice Witch. Perhaps, he might encounter the Flower Witch on his journey to complete the mission. Chen Qi returned to his cozy little boat, entered the captain''s room, and prepared to steer the ship into the dangerous waters teeming with sea creatures. If he was to reveal his identity as the Black Hunter, tomorrow would not be suitable for receiving Levin at the dock. A dangerous area was far more fitting to welcome Levin! "Vaku vaku (Master! Master!)" At that moment, the Deep Sea Water Elves had also had their rest, and after not seeing their master for a full day, they immediately crowded around him. Chen Qi petted the Deep Sea Water Elves. "Activate!" Following that, Chen Qi took a deep breath and activated the Ghost Ship''s overload mode! Ghost Ship, Ghost Fire Mode, activate! Accompanied by a rustling sound. The patterns on the ship''s hull seemed to grow deeper, each line concealing ancient secrets, and the entire vessel appeared to age a hundred years in an instant, becoming decrepit. Eerie green flames burst forth from the deck, whipping up gusts of chill wind, and instantly, the entire ship filled with a sinister and terrifying atmosphere! This was the power of the Ghost Fire core¡­ Chen Qi looked around his vessel. Now, his houseboat still had the air of a Ghost Ship. Quite good! Chen Qi smiled faintly. Now, this ship should have no problem fooling Levin. Immediately afterward, Chen Qi returned to the bedroom and glanced at Water Elf No. 1, who was still deep in slumber. Water Elf No. 1 was motionless, only the brief rising and falling of its body hinted at a sign of life. "Still haven''t recovered? Come on¡­" Chen Qi touched No. 1 and, after replenishing its water, went back to the bedroom to plan for the next day. Then he began to practice meditation. Unconsciously, the night passed. Chen Qi leaned tiredly on his chair, his gaze fixed on the small yellow flowers on the windowsill under the moonlight. "Hopefully tomorrow''s events will proceed smoothly¡­" ... ... The next day, at the docks of Black Mine City. The sun shone brightly, the sky was clear, and it was a perfect opportunity to go to sea. Levin was wearing heavy armor and had a specialized blunderbuss gun slung at his waist. "Stay calm, stay calm, Levin. As long as the firepower is strong, nobody can touch you!" He recalled yesterday''s events and still had an ominous premonition. Although the other party showed a black card, the more he thought about it, the more it seemed like a scam! "If he dares to cheat me, I''ll let his throat feel the power of the Fire Dragon blunderbuss gun and taste the flavor of justice," Levin muttered to himself. He went to the agreed spot, looked around warily, but did not see any sign of Chen Qi. It''s more like, there was nobody around at all. "You''ve got to be kidding me; was I duped?" Levin mumbled to himself. Just then, a small figure covered with cloth suddenly scurried to his feet and handed him a slip of paper. "Wakuvaku! (Here you go!)" Before Levin could get a good look at the little one, it had already vanished into the crowd. "Beast Tamer???" Levin opened the paper suspiciously. It clearly stated that to board the ship, one must take a steamboat to a designated spot first. Levin was anxious in his heart: "They want to pick me up outside, so that''s how it is. Behind this, is it a pirate ship?" It went without saying, a ship unable to enter the port could only belong to pirates. Levin was someone with a strong sense of justice in his heart; he despised most pirates except for the Ice Witch Pirate Group. But as long as it wasn''t the Black Whale Group or the Sea Gods Group''s ship, he was barely able to accept it. "Don''t be afraid, when the time comes, I can take out my new blunderbuss gun and aim it at his forehead. That way, he surely won''t attack me." Levin hesitated for a long time at the dock but eventually hired a steamboat to go out to sea, heading in the direction of the meeting. The steamboat kept heading towards the distant horizon. Meanwhile, from below the ship, a ''wakuvaku'' could occasionally be heard. After an unknown amount of time, a rusty wreck of a ship appeared in the distance. This ship¡­ A sense of crisis suddenly rose in Levin''s heart, and he immediately took out his blunderbuss gun! The other party was actually trying to trick him with a medium-sized wreck! Such a ship was simply unable to reach his destination! It couldn''t withstand sea beasts, let alone storms! sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He angrily and frustratedly raised his blunderbuss gun, aiming at the ship''s bow! "I must protect my own safety." But the next second, he froze completely! A man dressed in Hunter''s clothes, all black, appeared on the side of the ship, looking down at him from a high vantage point, as if gazing upon an ant. Levin''s pupils constricted sharply and he swallowed a gulp of water. In the burning green fire, the man said only one simple word. "Board." Chapter 219 Treasure Hunting Get on board¡­ Levin stood on the steamboat, taking a step back. It was a common phrase among captains, yet Levin heard no emotion in it. Rather than an invitation, it sounded more like an order¡ªa command that could not be refused. The other party''s voice and appearance were completely obscured by the black Hunter attire, making it impossible to tell their gender. What in the world is this¡­ Levin touched the corner of his eye, where, just a moment ago, he thought he''d seen the black garment fluttering like a tendril. Spiritual Power Detection! What''s there to fear? It''s just someone dressed oddly, and their aura is only that of a second-order Transcendent! Levin gritted his teeth, mustered his courage, half-squatted, and placed his cold, sweaty fingers on the steamboat''s button. But before he could maneuver the vessel backward, accompanied by the sound of ''waku waku,'' his steamboat, strangely, started moving towards the broken ship on its own! "Did I move forward on my own?" Levin''s breathing grew rapid, a flash of panic crossing his face. Beneath the boat, there seemed to be an indescribable monster of horror. He lifted his head, looking at the rope thrown over the side of the ship. After hesitating for a long time, he clenched the thick rope firmly and climbed onto the ship, on board the black ship. And the moment he reached the deck, he saw a skull rolling past his feet. "Ghost Ship!" Levin vaguely realized something. He had heard about a strange Ghost Ship appearing nearby in the coastal waters, but he never expected that the Ghost Ship would take up his commission! The businessman from the office, he had connections with a Ghost Ship. Who in the world was that person? He slowly lifted his head and looked toward the deck above. Standing before him was a Hunter in worn black Hunter attire. Only a second-tier aura, stay calm, stay calm, I can defeat them¡­ Levin curiously asked: "Captain? Where are the other people on the ship?" Chen Qi said softly: "Besides you, there are only the two of us on this ship. Didn''t you say? Fewer people is better, right?" "Just the two of us!" Levin shouted out, a surge of joy in his heart. Logically, if there''s only one person, it means that even if he gets tricked, he wouldn''t have to face a situation of multiple attackers! The other party''s aura is only second tier, and he was a second-order Transcendent cultivated by his family. One-on-one, he definitely had a chance of winning! But now, he felt a fear, a terror stemming from the unknown. Levin tried to rally himself: "You''ve indeed met my requirements, captain. You''ve made a great deal. As long as we''re lucky, we can make a big fortune!" You''re still pitching to me¡­ Chen Qi didn''t have time to chat idly with Levin and went straight to the point: "State your destination and the payment you can offer." Speaking normally, not a monster¡­ Levin took a deep breath, took out the compass, and pointed far away: "Straight in this direction, through the dangerous seas of Blood Water Island, lies a naval abandoned base. Of course, now, it''s just an uninhabited island, and buried on this island, lies a treasure. Let me clarify upfront, this treasure is related to the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and only I can unlock this treasure! Afterward, apart from twenty thousand Shell Coins as payment, we''ll split the profits fifty-fifty!" Only you can open it¡­ Chen Qi tapped his chin with his index finger, pondering for a moment: "No problem. However, as an exchange, once we arrive, you must tell me everything you know." Chen Qi leaned against the side of the boat, opening the map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. The naval abandoned base near Blood Water Island, because of the navy''s experiments, has sprouted many mutated monsters in the surrounding seas. Among them, the most common are flying fish, with speeds comparable to bullet fish, a very dangerous creature. Because of this, this area can be considered one of the forbidden zones of the sea. This island demands very strict requirements concerning the speed of the ships. No need to adjust the direction, just keep moving forward. Chen Qi gave a slight smile and snapped his fingers. Departure! "Vaku Vaku (Aye aye, Captain!)" With a crisp sound, the engine of the Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 abruptly started in the engine room. Green ghost fires lit up on the ship, and the vessel sailed towards the distant ocean. So fast¡­ Levin struggled to stabilize his stance. Wait, if there''s just one person, who started the engine? Levin felt a hint of doubt in his heart. Is there really only one crew member on this ship? Levin leaned nervously against the side of the ship; although hungry, he didn''t have the courage to enter the dining room. Should I immediately tell the captain everything? Otherwise, I might¡­ Levin clenched his fists uneasily. Chen Qi entered the captain''s cabin and charted the course ahead. The abandoned naval base was not far from Black Mine City, and the route was not complicated, requiring only about five hours of travel. The real challenge was the Sea Beasts in the dangerous waters. Of course, for Chen Qi, that was hardly any danger at all. ... ... Five hours later. The voyage went unexpectedly smoothly. The ship kept sailing deeper into the ocean, and soon, sharp flying fish leapt out of the water, constantly striking against the hull. They did not show aggressiveness, but were like frenzied fans. "Vaku Vaku! (Protect! Protect!)" Water Elf No. 4 and No. 5, wearing skull heads, acted like protective professional soldiers beneath the boat, continuously using water bombs with loud noises to disperse these overly frenetic flying fish! "My goodness¡­" Levin rubbed his aching head, standing at the side of the ship, watching the vast school of flying fish above the sea. If this were an ordinary vessel, seeing so many flying fish, it would either activate the ship''s protection system or just speed up! However, this ship adopted an unprecedented method to drive away the Sea Beasts. His gaze shifted to the captain inside the dining room. Facing so many flying fish, the captain remained composed, sipping tea. "What confidence, could he easily wipe out this terrifying swarm of flying fish with just a flick of his finger¡­" Levin subconsciously clenched his fists. He had already envisioned the scenario where, after the treasure was excavated, he, no longer useful, would be thrown into the sea to feed the fish. Levin gazed tremulously toward the distance. On the horizon far away, the outline of an abandoned island appeared. On that uninhabited island, one could also see a scrapped dome-shaped weather station. We''re almost there¡­ Chen Qi finished his tea in the afternoon, walked out of the dining room, and looked towards the distant sea: "We''ve arrived at the destination, it''s all up to you now." "Understood! Captain!" Levin unconsciously responded and took out his treasure map, obediently following behind Chen Qi. Chen Qi lowered the ship ladder, walked down from the ladder, and looked towards the abandoned island. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The island was not large, only considered a tiny mini-island, equipped with just one abandoned tower and a two-story abandoned research institute. The dilapidated buildings were wobbling under the erosion of the fierce wind, with walls covered in vines and moss. "Captain! Be careful." Levin carefully walked forward. How has this guy become so docile after just a few hours¡­ Chen Qi crossed his arms, quietly watching Levin''s performance. Levin, looking at the map, hurriedly walked to a pile of wasteland, then took out a shovel and fiercely dug downward. Chapter 220 Experiment This really was a straightforward and crude way of digging... Chen Qi quietly watched Levin dig for treasure. It was the first time he had seen such an unadorned way of treasure hunting. As the guide said, the difficulty of obtaining this treasure was extremely low. It could even be described as effortless. The only challenging part was crossing the dangerous sea area. If you were well prepared in advance, even with the strength of the First Order, you could cross the flying fish shoal. Levin wiped the sweat off his forehead and struck down with the shovel: "Captain, it''s almost there!" The shovel hit something hard with a crisp "ding" sound. With a joyous look, he carefully scraped away the surrounding sand, revealing the rusty outline of a coded iron chest. "Captain, leave the rest to me!" Levin then squatted down and entered the code, smoothly opening the chest. Bang! With a crisp sound, gold coins spilled out from the chest. In addition, there was a large stack of papers, a fiery red rune stone, and a special Hammer Phase skill card. This haul! It really was a treasure! Levin rubbed his hands excitedly. Logically, at this moment, as the initiator of the action, he should preside over the distribution of the treasure! S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now, Levin felt a sense of unease. Throughout the journey, the ship clearly had no people, yet strange noises inexplicably echoed. And there was green ghost fire, too! Without a doubt, the second-tier aura released was only a facade for fishing! Levin rubbed his hands and said softly: "Captain, take a look first. Actually, regarding how I found this treasure, I have something to tell you..." "??" Chen Qi was slightly surprised, Levin''s mouth unexpectedly loosened up like this. He walked over to inspect the contents of the chest. There weren''t many gold coins, only half a million in Shell Coins, and these were standardized bank gold coins. In addition, there was a high-order Hammer Phase skill card "Steam Engine." Mechanize the body to transfer Qi Power into the engine to deliver scorching hot Steam Fists! This skill required the mechanization of the body and Chen Qi had no interest in the mechanical school for now. In Chen Qi''s opinion, this skill, whether in terms of versatility or strength, was not as practical as the physical hardening of Hammer Phase. This is a weapon rune stone... Chen Qi took the long rune stone out of the chest. On the stone, a large number of fiery red runes were carved. [Rune of Casting Fire: Nature Form: Blade Description: Long sword, ignite the flames! Effect: It can add a layer of fiery runes to the outer layer of a weapon. When Spiritual Power is infused, the runes will ignite, enhancing the weapon''s attack power and granting a special casting fire effect. Casting Fire: The temperature of this flame is extremely high and has stronger lethality against metal. Under the manipulation of Spiritual Power, the temperature can further increase. Note: Normally, this rune stone is only suitable for melee weapons and cannot be stacked with other runes.] Rune stone, a weapon enhancement component... Chen Qi stroked his chin. A third-order Hammer Phase rune craftsman could forge such special tools to enhance weapons. But the stronger the weapon, the higher the quality requirements for the rune stone. Casting Fire¡ªChen Qi looked at the rune. Casting Fire, with just a slight infusion of Spiritual Power, could ignite a raging fire. Even for a third-order Transcendent, this was quite a remarkable flame. Chen Qi carefully touched the stone, faintly feeling a scorching temperature. The quality of this rune stone was quite high! Chen Qi distributed it simply: "This rune stone belongs to me. That Hammer Phase skill card is yours." "No problem, Captain!" Levin was overjoyed. Although he looked like a Blade Phase warrior, he was actually a Transcendent dedicated to the Hammer Phase path. This was undoubtedly good news for him. Then Chen Qi bent down, picking up the large stack of papers from the ground. "This is..." Chen Qi''s eyes brightened. The papers were covered with encrypted text. Only from the numerous distorted sea beast drawings could it be vaguely seen that these were some confidential research documents. Navy research documents, interesting, and they were studying distorted sea beasts... Among them, there were images of the Deep Sea Hunter and his nemesis, the Blue Beast... Chen Qi quickly scanned through these documents. Although most of the text was encrypted, part of the research content could still be inferred. Simply put, it involved using materials from the cracks to cause mutations in sea beasts and humans. According to Shell Country law, unless one was a fourth-rank Cup Phase Transcendent, research on biological fusion and mutations was strictly prohibited. Upon seeing these research documents, Levin swallowed hard. These research documents were the real treasure on this island, a treasure buried for over twenty years! Does he understand these documents... Levin''s heart began to pound: "Captain, these documents..." "These documents could be sold to the Blood Blade Pirate Group, the Sea God Pirate Group, or even the Black Whale Pirate Group. Any of them would be enough to exchange for a Skill Card of a release technique." Chen Qi spoke preemptively. Undoubtedly, these documents were absolutely qualified as a treasure. With the Crack Tide approaching, just this one document was enough to attract competition from numerous parties. Even though it was banned, both the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group had conducted extensive research. The value of these documents was enough for a pirate group to nurture an ordinary person into a third-order Transcendent. No wonder some players could rise through ranks by relying on this treasure! But how did Levin get hold of the whereabouts of these documents? Chen Qi had a vague sense of foreboding: "Levin." "Yes, sir!" "How did you know about this?" Levin swallowed hard: "Captain, sir, I am a freelance Hunter. It was a chance encounter. While on a mission to find a cat, I ran into an old man who claimed to be the former deputy leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group and a former Navy admiral. He hoped I could dig out these documents and deliver them to the current leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group... He told me that, aside from that piece of paper, everything else was my reward." Navy admiral... Chen Qi looked at Levin. This kid stumbled upon a fortuitous encounter. Levin raised his hand obediently: "Although it sounds ridiculous, I really met a powerful legendary old man. Unfortunately, he was already withering away, his body long invaded by crack disease, unable to move an inch. So he entrusted me, and then he died, leaving nothing behind. The Blood Blade Pirate Group hates deceivers and is ferocious. I suspected the old man might be tricking me and feared the pirates would fight me for the treasure, so I wanted to find someone to dig it up first, to verify its authenticity..." Chen Qi thought briefly. Even a Fourth Rank Legend could not escape the erosion of time. Even if they did not fall to the Lantern Death God, they might become incapacitated for life due to diseases brought by the cracks. Like the Flower Witch, even if she advanced to Fourth Rank Legend, she could remain bedridden for life due to the Blood Flower disease. Levin raised his hand: "I swear, Captain, if I lied even a single sentence, may I be struck by Storm Thunder and tortured to death by the four strong men of Black Mine City!" He wasn''t lying... Chen Qi smiled faintly and asked: "Is there anything else you want to say?" Levin took a deep breath and gathered his courage: "Well, sir, there''s one more thing..." "Say it." Levin spoke with effort: "Sir, although this is just my personal speculation, if we traverse this sea area, we might be pursued by the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group. Recently, they seem to be stationed in this region. Our return journey might be quite unsafe!!" Levin''s palms were sweating. His intuition told him he was in extreme danger now. The wind blew over the deserted island from afar. "I know." Chen Qi stood up. As they sailed towards this island, the radar on his ship faintly detected a dangerous aura. "It seems we''re not particularly lucky..." Chen Qi looked into the distance. On the horizon at dusk, he seemed to hear the roar of warships and the cries of predators from beneath the sea. Chapter 221 Reuniting with the Blood Blade Pirate Group Roar¡ª The sea breeze, carrying the scent of blood, blew from afar, lightly piercing the skin of the two men. Chen Qi and Levin simultaneously looked up, their gazes landing on the golden horizon line at dusk. A huge flag, soaked in blood, slowly rose from the sea''s surface. The entire ship was covered with rust-streaked steel, with scalding steam constantly billowing from both sides of the vessel. On either side of the ship hung two rust-covered great battle-axes. It surged across the ocean like a massive, ferocious bear, stirring up waves upon waves, rushing towards them with great force! "The Blood Blade Pirate Group, the warship ''Blood Axe''!" S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Levin''s mouth twitched, and he immediately kicked the freshly unearthed safe back with his foot. This was the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s first-class warship, equipped with a defense system, steam cannons, and radar surveillance systems, designed specifically for naval combat! "Captain, they couldn''t possibly be coming for us, could they?" Levin couldn''t help but step backward. Without doubt, they were the target of this military vessel. This class of naval vessel was capable of contending with the regional sea tyrants, even clashing briefly with the Abyssal Pillars. It wouldn''t matter if they were two second-tier Transcendents; even if a hundred Levins were cloned right then, they would stand no chance against a military vessel! "Run!" Levin kept retreating. Then, almost at the exact moment he turned his head, a small red dot targeted Levin''s neck. Boom! Accompanied by a heavy boom, a flaming cannonball, like a fierce meteor, streaked across the sky, hurtling towards the two of them! A wave of intense heat passed over the men in an instant¡­ The entire desolate island was torn apart by this cannonball, which ripped a scorching gash through it. This ship was indeed ferocious... Chen Qi shielded his face from the sparks that were flying towards him. In the distance, thick smoke billowed from the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s heavy cannons, like the gaping maw of a gluttonous beast! Done for... Levin watched the towering flames ignite before him. The Blood Axe had appeared in recent news, defeating as many as ten ships through its formidable defenses and overwhelming firepower during a skirmish between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group. This was a ship with a terrifying track record! Levin''s hands shook uncontrollably. Even a powerful third-tier Transcendent would find it difficult to face a warship alone. The Blood Blade Pirate Group had them in their sights! Was there still time to run? Moreover, what worried Levin the most was the captain standing beside him, dressed in strange garb. The Blood Blade Pirate Group surely wouldn''t spare any monster on the high seas. Without doubt, the captain beside him would be treated as an evil spirit and dealt with, and being associated with this monster, he too would be deemed an accomplice and meet a shared demise. Levin pleaded desperately: "Captain, what should we do? It seems we''ve provoked the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s wrath!" Heavy cannons, Fire Dragon¡ªChen Qi also began to worry. The current situation had exceeded his expectations. Although his houseboat was incredibly fast, it lacked a defense system. If it faced the military vessel''s cannons directly, they would have no choice but to flee in disarray. Could run¡­ Of course, that was only if the other side had just one ship. Hard to run, though... Chen Qi mused silently. Clearly, the two of them were now within the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s artillery firing range. The previous cannon blast was a warning; if they showed any intention of fleeing, the heavy cannons would surely crush the boat and them into dust. However, this might also be an opportunity... Chen Qi looked at the naval base research documents in his hand. There could be no more suitable buyer for these research documents than the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Of course, all this assumed that both parties were willing to communicate normally. "Captain, Captain, aren''t we going to run..." Levin said urgently. At this moment, as a young man who had just graduated and set out to seek adventure, he was completely terrified by the situation at hand. "Calm down, Levin, let''s talk to them first," Chen Qi advised, all the while preparing to activate Yu Huo''s bloom at any moment. Talk to them... Levin swallowed hard. As an average adventurer, he seemed to have no choice but to rely on this oddly dressed captain. Boom! Boom! The Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ship abruptly stopped in front of their small houseboat, its size easily four times larger than that of the houseboat. At the bow, a one-eyed gun master stood, aiming a two-meter-long sniper rifle at Chen Qi with a ferocious look, saying: "You two, what business do you have on this long-abandoned island? Looking for death, perhaps?" Not only that, but other heavily armored pirates also gathered at the bow, looking at the two of them as if they were prey. The Blood Blade Pirate Group sure is intimidating... Chen Qi was about to speak. But who knew that the next second, Levin stepped up in front of Chen Qi and pointed at the one-eyed gun master above, saying: "Do you know who you''re talking to? Keep your mouth clean!" The one-eyed gun master immediately got angry: "You motherfuckers, I gave you a chance to talk, and now you''re pushing your luck!" "???" Chen Qi glanced at Levin. Levin had already taken out his steam chainsaw knife, boldly standing in front of him! Then, he secretly winked at Chen Qi. Leave the rest to me, Captain... Levin hinted, confidently moving forward. This kid''s got guts, Chen Qi observed Levin''s performance quietly. Talking to these pirates with too much politeness would not be a good choice. Showing a certain degree of danger was necessary to keep the conversation going. Levin mustered his courage, realizing that to survive, he needed to bare his fangs. "I''ll have you know, I''m from the Bonfire..." "Bonfire what?" The one-eyed gun master demanded. ...Energy Company, Levin''s words reached his lips, but he couldn''t bring himself to say them. On the one hand, it was his pride at stake; as someone who had fled his family because of a broken-off arranged marriage, he didn''t want to rely on Bonfire Energy''s influence. On the other hand, standing before him was none other than one of the four emperors, the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Was the backing of Bonfire Energy Company really going to be of any use? As collaborators with the navy, was it likely they''d be captured the next second and have their heads chopped off by an axe on the pirate ship? Levin was about to speak with newfound courage. However, the next second, the one-eyed gun master cursed: "You two, if you were from the Black Whale Group or the navy, you''d be dead by now. But if you''re from Bonfire Energy Company, I might let you live a little longer!" "Remember, this sea area! It belongs to the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and no one can disrespect us here!" The one-eyed gun master pulled the trigger and furiously fired a shot at Levin''s shoulder. Bang! "?" The one-eyed gun master''s hand trembled slightly as he fired. Levin was slow, but the captain beside him, without even moving, blocked the bullet for him. At this moment, he noticed a small, ethereal tentacle extend from the dim clothing, like a thin snake, gently biting off the bullet. Chen Qi raised his head and said coldly: "Does the Blood Blade Pirate Group, which prides itself on being the former navy admiral''s troops, have no manners at all?" "Black Hunter..." On the chair at the center of the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s deck, a middle-aged and brawny man clad in a wolf''s pelt and covered in blood lightly moved his finger and opened his eyes. Chapter 222 Kuang Sha in the Sea ``` Bang! Bang! "Tentacles... Sea God Pirate Group..." The monocular gunman, out of fear, switched to more powerful armor-piercing bullets and aimed the gun at Chen Qi''s head, pulling the trigger once again. "Stop." A dull roar, like a command that could not be defied, echoed around the warship. Almost the instant the monocular gunman pulled the trigger, his hand was twisted off by an invisible Qi Power, then violently spiraled and fell to the ground. "Big brother Fenrir..." The monocular gunman turned his head in disbelief to look at his big brother. "Step back." Fenrir got up from his chair and walked to the bow of the ship. At that moment, the others from the Blood Blade Pirate Group also exchanged glances before obediently retreating behind Fenrir. The mad wolf Fenrir, to think that he would encounter... Chen Qi looked towards the person cloaked in wolf garb aboard the ship. This was an important figure on the high seas and a key figure for starting the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s storyline. Although he was only a Third-tier Transcendent, he was very famous within the Blood Blade Pirate Group, not only because he was the childhood friend of the group''s leader but also the adopted son of the previous captain of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. As such, Fenrir was born for battle and was a fighting fanatic. As a Third-tier Transcendent skilled in combat, Fenrir boasted the terrifying record of defeating five other Third-tier Transcendents single-handedly while being ambushed. Previously, when Chen Qi was on Sea Flower Island looking for the Flower Witch, he had encountered Fenrir once. He and the Blade Witch Little Red Riding Hood were a common combination on the high seas. But now, on this ship, there seemed to be no Little Red Riding Hood. Moreover, at this moment, the young executive of the Blood Blade Pirate Group had bloodshot eyes, a heavy beard, and his clothes were stained with mottled bloodstains, adding a lot of ruggedness to his appearance. With the Blood Blade Pirate Group leaderless and the Blood Lady in tears every day, the situation was a fatal blow to the entire pirate group. The lives and families of thousands behind the Blood Blade Pirate Group were on the brink of becoming corpses in the vast sea... Chen Qi rubbed his chin. His reputation was not good on the high seas. If this Third-tier Transcendent attacked him, even with the aid of the deep-sea Water Elves, it would be very difficult for him to escape his wolf claws. This was a monster that lived for combat and hunting! Chen Qi felt slightly uneasy. If Fenrir, driven by his desire to fight, engaged him in battle, it would be a very bad situation. Fenrir''s voice was exceptionally heavy: "It''s really lucky, I never expected to actually meet the infamous Black Hunter from the newspapers, this is indeed our fortune." Black Hunter? Who? The captain beside me? Levin was confused, he was the type who liked to look at the Miss Sisters in the Witch Times, paying no attention to the Dove Times. Chen Qi slowly spoke up: "It''s really lucky that I could encounter the mad wolf of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. So, is there something you wish to discuss?" Lucky, are we? We don''t feel fortunate... Fenrir took a light step forward: "This is a misunderstanding. Recently, the Black Whale Group has been digging for treasure at a nearby abandoned naval base. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, at first, we thought you were from the Black Whale Group, since only the Black Whale Blood can make the flying fish on the high seas show such a strange posture. I apologize. Now it seems that this was just a misunderstanding, a mistake made by us." An apology, a misunderstanding, not wanting to continue the fight... Chen Qi looked up in a slightly puzzled manner. The true man, known for his courage, Fenrir, was actually making an apology? And to him, a notorious monster at that. Even if the Blood Blade Pirate Group was facing difficulties, they would surely not want to recruit a monster. His reputation was not one that invited respect. In most cases, when facing a monster, Fenrir would pick up his Blood Blade and engage in a fight to the death. Fenrir continued speaking: "Mr. Black Hunter, we are willing to help you through this tough situation, but now I have a very important question for you." ``` Having overcome a difficult situation, the key... Chen Qi temporarily suppressed the questions in his heart: "Ask." Fenrir slowly began to speak: "What is your relationship with the Flower Witch?" Asking this... Chen Qi vaguely understood something: "A very good friend." A friend, huh... Fenrir''s utterly exhausted face tried to squeeze out a hint of a smile as he continued: "The Blood Blade Pirate Group is known for repaying favors. Recently, during our battles against the Black Whale Gang, we were aided by a passing, gluttonous witch. Although we couldn''t see her face clearly, based on her magic, there''s no doubt that she was the legendary Flower Witch." "The Flower Witch?" Chen Qi asked, puzzled. Fenrir said quietly: "Yes, she helped us drive away the Black Pig Shark and even asked us if there were any good dining ships near Black Mine City, persistently asking over ten times." Is that so... Chen Qi smiled slightly. Even though his own reputation was not good, now, thanks to the efforts of the Ice Demon Pirate Group and the Flower Witch herself, the Flower Witch''s reputation was getting better and better. And as someone who had accomplished great things with the Flower Witch, his terrible reputation also garnered a moment of respect. "Do you know where she went?" Chen Qi asked. Fenrir spread his hands and said: "Sorry, we''re not sure. Although the Witch suffered serious injuries, she refused our help and quickly vanished over the sea. The Blood Blade Pirate Group always repays its debts, Mr. Black Hunter. If you see the Witch again, please be sure to convey our gratitude for her assistance and our hope to see her again." The Blood Blade Pirate Group is also looking for the Flower Witch... Chen Qi shook his head inwardly. At that moment, Fenrir looked towards the distant sea and raised his hand: "Alright, Mr. Black Hunter, as a form of assistance, please follow our ship. We will escort you and help you leave this area of the sea." Upon hearing Fenrir''s response, Levin breathed a sigh of relief. The legendary Fenrir, far from killing him, was actually willing to protect them. Although Levin had no idea what Chen Qi had done, he felt extraordinarily grateful. "Escort us?" Chen Qi looked at Fenrir with suspicion. Fenrir, exhausted, stretched out his hand: "Have you not sensed that killing intent, Black Hunter? We have become the prey of a massive beast." Fenrir chuckled. It seemed that this Black Hunter, just like him, wasn''t too perceptive. Killing intent? Where''s that coming from? Why didn''t I sense it? Chen Qi followed Fenrir''s gaze towards the distance. There, a lone, quietly drifting small boat could be seen. Beneath the tiny boat, its outline was faintly discernible in the weak sunlight, resembling a solitary, dark boulder. And in this tranquil territory, a surge undercurrent flowed. It was the domain of the Black Pig Shark. The Black Pig Shark, the ruler of this sea region, was lurking right below the ship''s shadow. Its massive and robust body covered in a deep black skin seemed to swallow all light. It was the masterpiece carefully studied by the Black Whale Group! The overlord of this place! Even separated by thousands of meters, the bloodthirsty beast aura of the Black Pig Shark still heavily pressed upon everyone present. Fenrir raised his hand, signaling the crew to start the engine: "Black Hunter, your mini ship can''t withstand the hunt of the Black Whale Gang. My advice is to abandon your ship right now." Boom! Boom! The battle ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group emitted a great deal of steam as the drummer fiercely struck up a battle song! Fenrir raised his bloodied arm: "Black Hunter, join us. To survive, run with all your might!" Chapter 223 Beast Tamer "Black Pig Shark! That sea monster that has annihilated countless ships!" Levin was utterly confused; he just wanted a simple treasure hunt, so why did he encounter so many monsters? "Get on the ship." Chen Qi patted Levin and immediately boarded his houseboat and started the engine. Unwilling to abandon his own ship... Fenrir also waved his hand, signaling the crew to return to their stations. In the Crack Sea of today, if one wants to survive, as a captain, one must be prepared to forsake his own ship, even if that ship cost a lifetime of savings, even if losing that ship would turn your life from heaven to hell. Hesitate for a moment, and you''ll become one of the countless corpses under the sea. In this Crack Sea, as long as you are not dead, there is always a chance to rise again. The Black Hunter... Fenrir did not try to stop Chen Qi. Now, there was no time for talk. Afar, on a lonely little boat, a shark tamer, emaciated and clothed in tattered rags, gently waved his fishing rod: "Dinner''s ready, Pig Shark." Boom! In an instant, the Pig Shark''s wide and powerful fins began to move, stirring up violent waves with each motion. Fenrir''s resounding voice echoed across the sea: "Activate the shield! Turn the bow, cannoneers, fire! Gunners, initiate a strafing run! Aim for the Pig Shark''s head, give it a warm welcome!" The roar of cannon fire, dozens of heavy cannonballs trailing flames soared toward the Black Pig Shark, instantly producing huge waves on the sea surface. However, the Pig Shark was not severely hurt; it forcefully flicked its fins, quickly changing its direction, moving swiftly through the dense artillery fire. And as it drew closer to the Blood Axe ship, the Black Pig Shark gradually emerged from the surface, revealing its complete form¡ªfour robust fins, two tough wild boar tusks, and eyes that glowed faintly red. Those round, tiny eyes were filled with ferocity and disdain! Shark Leap! The Black Pig Shark erupted with a huge black aura, leaped out of the ocean violently, then opened its boar-like gape, aiming for the people on the Blood Blade Pirate ship. Boom! Under the massive impact, the Black Pig Shark''s huge head smashed a giant pit on the deck; the Blood Axe Pirate ship''s defense system was breached, crew members were severely injured, and the entire ship was on the verge of capsizing! It was at this moment... Fenrir raised his hand: "Don''t retreat! Forward! Only blood and blade can carve out a chance for life!" Boom! Boom! Boom! With thunderous artillery fire, the Blood Blade Pirate crew drew their blades and fearlessly hacked at the Pig Shark''s massive body. For a time, the sea surface was filled with flashing blades and continuous cannon fire, the deafening shouts and artillery noise intermingling. Boom! Boom! The Black Pig Shark unleashed its wild instincts, opening its fangs wide, smashing anyone in its path, then raising its massive head, aiming for the space below the deck. Pig Shark Bomb! This beast, damn it, still has a brain, intending to destroy the ship''s power system... Fenrir pressed forward quickly, drawing the Wolf Pack Greatsword from behind, a black-furred Gray Wolf formed from Qi Power appeared behind him. Qi Power Transformation! Blade. Grey Wolf Slash! All of Fenrir''s Qi Power followed the greatsword as he swung it, a black Gray Wolf formed from Qi Power fiercely charged at the black-furred Gray Wolf. Boom! Accompanied by a deafening sound, the huge body of the Black Pig Shark, as if bitten down by a giant wolf, fell back into the water. Fenrir looked over the ship covered in wounds; just one strike from the Black Pig Shark had caused the ship to emit a large amount of gunpowder smoke! Many were seriously injured! If this were to happen again, the entire Blood Axe ship would be at risk of sinking. And if a sinking occurred, all hundred people on his ship would become mere food wedged between the teeth of the sharks. Fortunately, they now had a chance to escape. Fenrir, standing at the bow of the ship, spat out a mouthful of blood qi: "Black Hunter, as you can see, even a warship has no chance against the Black Pig Shark, for the sea has never been our domain!" "Black Hunter, make sure to keep up closely!" Under the Crack Tide, Fenrir deeply understood that unless you are a Fourth Rank Legend, on this vast sea, you are ultimately nothing but an ant. Fenrir spat out a breath of blood qi, his arm uncontrollably trembling from exerting too much force. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the midst of this conversation, the Blood Blade pirate group had already turned their bow around and sped off toward the distant sea. The water elf crew member, wearing a skull, ran around frantically: "Waku Waku (Master! I''m scared!)" This Black Pig Shark was not right; in terms of power and ferocity, it far exceeded that of normal sea beasts... Chen Qi also turned the ship around, following behind the Blood Blade pirate group. Most importantly, its attitude toward him was also very strange. Under Chen Qi''s manipulation, the houseboat turned alongside the Blood Axe Pirate ship. "Be careful, Black Hunter!" Fenrir roared loudly. However, almost in the next instant, a cannonball like a shooting star flew out from afar! This time, the target was Chen Qi''s houseboat! Overload mode! Maximum speed! Chen Qi immediately activated the houseboat''s overload mode and violently maneuvered the vessel, completing a drift on the sea with a surge of ghostly fires. Although his response was timely enough, the cannonball''s residual force still left a deep scar on the hull of the houseboat. And at that moment, Chen Qi, through the window, also saw the enemy clearly. At the far end, a huge Black Whale flag fluttered in the sea breeze, as if proclaiming the victory song of this battle! A medium-sized Black Whale combat ship had its cannons aimed at them! "Damn it! Have we been completely spotted?" Fenrir slammed his fist onto the deck in anger. If it were any other situation, the little boat in front would be nothing but their plaything. But now, behind them, the Black Pig Shark! If they stopped and turned around, they would surely become the playthings of the Black Pig Shark. Meanwhile, the shark tamer on the lone boat leisurely hummed a tune: "No matter how strong the cannon fire, it cannot overpower the majesty of nature." Saying so, the shark tamer rowed, setting his sights on Chen Qi''s houseboat. The Black Hunter, who was the enemy responsible for killing his old friend, Kuang Sha. If not for Black Hunter and Flower Witch, his somewhat arrogant friend would have mastered the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking technique and achieved release! He had not expected to encounter this Hunter again. Revenge was at hand... The shark tamer slowly extended his blood-drenched middle finger towards Chen Qi: "Go, Black Pig Shark! Let them understand the power of the sea, the price to pay!" The target is me... Chen Qi was startled. The shark tamer had abandoned the Blood Blade Pirate Group and was targeting him instead. Then, with a huge wave rising above the sea, the Black Pig Shark suddenly accelerated, charging at Chen Qi''s boat with unimaginable speed. Deep Sea Affinity, no... Chen Qi tried to remain as calm as possible, drawing out his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade. Something is wrong! Yu Huo unfolded! Unleash the Blade of Fury! Next instant, against Chen Qi''s expectation, the Black Pig Shark opened its massive maw and ferociously bit towards him! Shadow Step! Chen Qi''s feet fiercely retreated, dodging the huge impact by moving to the side. The massive beast, like a high-speed tram, flew past him. "Phew..." Chen Qi took a deep breath, his hand holding the knife dripping with cold sweat. Splash! The Black Pig Shark leaped over the boat and plunged back into the water. "Quite rebellious, aren''t you, little Pig Shark." Chen Qi felt a momentary murderous intent from the Black Pig Shark, a fleeting fear, and the chains within the wound. Sea Beasts are dangerous because they are hunters of the sea, the embodiment of nature. Once you''re in their sights, even a ship worth more than a hundred million Shell Coins could be reduced to nothing in an instant. Therefore, the vast majority of people are filled with fear towards Sea Beasts, and that includes even those who study Sea Beasts like crows. However, Chen Qi had never felt that fear. He swallowed hard, the tentacles on his clothes twisting excitedly. This was his first taste of fear in this new day world. "Such a naughty fellow, attacking me..." Is it that my Deep Sea Affinity is not charming enough? No. Chen Qi shifted his gaze from the Black Pig Shark in the water to the shark tamer in the distance. He had not expected to encounter a Third Rank heart-to-heart Beast Tamer on the high seas, and moreover, one that could control a Black Pig Shark. The shark tamer felt Chen Qi''s gaze, revealed his yellowing black teeth, and the corners of his mouth slightly lifted. Chapter 224 The Failed Beast Tamer At this moment, the Black Pig Shark and the Black Whale Pirate Group''s battleships formed a pincer attack! Someone had to pay the price of their life for there to be any chance of breaking out of this encirclement! Levin took out his shotgun, his eyes filled with despair: "We''re done." Without the command of the number one Deep Sea Water Elf, they scattered in panic, those damned Black Pig Sharks daring to attack their masters! The whole houseboat was in chaos, and the situation of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was not looking good either. Behind Fenrir, the red-haired youngster said in a panic: "Big brother Fenrir, we have no way out. We need a decoy team, and I''m willing to be the bait!" Decoy... Fenrir gripped his wolf tooth saber tightly. Soon, the Black Pig Shark would launch its next attack, and the Black Whale pirate ship would also start its next round of cannon fire. Now, the best choice was to dispatch a squad capable of independent combat at sea to attract either the Black Whale pirate ship or the Black Pig Shark, buying time for them to escape. But ultimately, this required extremely strong individual sea combat capabilities. "We need to organize at least ten people, all of whom must be Second-tier or above, with experience fighting Sea Beasts! And it would be best if all had the ability of Water Walking!" "My sea combat ability is too weak, and our ships simply can''t muster a force to resist the Black Whales..." Fenrir racked his brains, thinking. Who had strong sea combat abilities? The Black Hunter. Unless, the Black Hunter joined them! In the Sea Demon Gorge, the Black Hunter had demonstrated formidable sea combat abilities. If they had the Black Hunter''s help, perhaps they really could break through the siege. However, as a price, at this moment, the Black Hunter would also have to abandon his ship! This ship burning with ghostly fires! But, was the Black Hunter really willing to sacrifice himself to become bait... Fenrir turned his head again, prepared to seek Chen Qi''s assistance. However, in the next moment, his pupils suddenly contracted. He saw Chen Qi standing on one foot at the ship''s edge, tentacles behind him twisting excitedly, looking down from on high at the Black Pig Shark beneath the sea, as if he was admiring his prey. Killing intent... Fenrir was startled, for in the Black Hunter''s eyes, he saw not the fear he expected. Moreover, most crucially, the Black Pig Shark, which should have continued its attack, was retreating nonstop, issuing warning roars incessantly! Was the Black Pig Shark... afraid? Fenrir couldn''t help but grip his saber more tightly. "Black Hunter, please listen to me..." "Fenrir, have your crew block the cannonballs. Next, all of you follow my commands, and I''ll take care of this big fellow in the sea." "????" Fenrir was stunned; the other party was actually trying to wrest control from him! "Number three, stop the ship now!" S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Vaku Vaku (As you command! Master!)" Number three, growing smarter recently, slowed down the ship. Chen Qi jumped down from the ship into the sea breeze, standing lightly atop the sea surface. Now, having mastered Sea Walking, he no longer needed the Water Elf''s version of Water Walking to tread upon this vast ocean. Chen Qi stood firmly on the sea''s surface, ripples emanating under his feet, his pitch-black cloak dancing with the waves as if merging with the roiling sea. "Leaping off the boat voluntarily..." At this moment, Fenrir was completely stunned by the scene before him. What kind of joke was this? The sea was the domain of Sea Beasts, and humans could only compete with Sea Beasts because they had ships. The pride of Mages, Sea Walking, was like a baby''s crawl compared to the incomparable speed of the Black Pig Shark in the sea. To voluntarily fall onto the sea surface was to willingly disarm oneself. Chen Qi flicked his long knife. It might have seemed rash, but this ocean - this was his ideal battlefield. Right now, the utility of Deep Sea Affinity was not affinity but a threat. In Chen Qi''s eyes, the Black Pig Shark was not so dangerous. The fear of the deep sea had not stopped working. Rather, it had been overshadowed. Chen Qi''s eyes burned with the fire of battle. This was probably his first encounter in the New Day world with a proper Beast Tamer, this T0 popular profession from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! Among Beast Tamers, the most common was the bond-based approach: Third Rank abilities of the Beast Tamer included Bond Contracts, which allowed one to sign contracts with favored pets, perceive the pet''s consciousness, telepathically convey one''s thoughts to the pet, enhance the pet with one''s own abilities, and allow the pet to have more possibilities. Through continuous adventures, the pet would grow stronger and actively protect its master. By the Fourth Rank, one could even enable the pet to undergo an evolution beyond limits. But in addition to this, Beast Tamers had many other, more sinister paths, such as the control-based approach, that involved various methods to strengthen Bond Contracts into Control Contracts. Especially when facing powerful ferocious beasts, the conventional bond-based approach was utterly useless. Only chains and restraints could compel these terrifying creatures. The Black Pig Shark had been bound by chains, giving it the courage to initiate an attack on Chen Qi. Chen Qi moved forward steadily, the long knife gently gliding over the water''s surface. Although the control-based approach may seem powerful, it hides a significant flaw. That is, the control-based approach often involves implanting a special chain within the beast''s body for control. Once the chain is destroyed, the Beast Tamer''s contract becomes practically worthless. And the statuses of master and pet were about to be reversed in an instant. Chen Qi had just seen chains soaked in blood protruding from the wound of the Black Pig Shark. The opponent had buried controlling chains deep inside the Black Pig Shark''s body. He had to make the Black Pig Shark understand who was the true master of this sea region. Interesting, instead of retreating, he even dares to move forward... the Shark Tamer silently extended his five fingers: "The old man is really looked down upon, isn''t he? Fear not, Pig Shark, crush him!" "Roar!" The Black Pig Shark let out a massive cry of agony, its eyes redder than ever! It opened its gaping maw and, under an irrefutable command, charged towards Chen Qi, with massive waves rising from the ocean like a colossal sea train! This was one of the Black Pig Shark''s most powerful moves! Pig Shark Train! Chen Qi did not retreat in the slightest. The moment the Pig Shark, fearing the attack on him, showed fear, its Beast Tamer had already lost control over it. As the Pig Shark neared him, Chen Qi exhaled gently, his hand subtly turning as he stepped forward, with pitch-black flames igniting at the tip of his blade. Yu Huo erupts! Embrace the Fury Blade! Shadow Blade Slash, Big Spiral! The blade caught fire with huge black flames, and the tentacles on Chen Qi''s clothes, like numerous spider arms, pierced into the Pig Shark''s skin, forming a swift Helical Slash in combination with his body and blade. As his body rotated with the blade, in a matter of mere moments, ten Helical Slashes landed on the Pig Shark''s body. The vast black flames, like relentless spiral blades, tore open the Pig Shark''s wounds, along with the chains inside, fiercely ripping them apart. "Phew..." Chen Qi let out a breath, the flames diminishing with his exhalation. It was over... he silently turned back, wiping the shark blood from his face, and walked towards his cabin boat. The Pig Shark collapsed onto the sea surface in an instant. From afar, the Shark Tamer, shocked by the scene, couldn''t believe it¡ªhis Black Pig Shark''s strongest move, Pig Shark Train, had actually been avoided! Still, he stretched out his blood-drenched fingers. The Black Hunter had some skills, but that power was far from being able to defeat his Black Pig Shark; his Black Pig Shark was very strong and could not possibly be hurt by a blade... Bang! "Waku Waku (Water Bomb)!" Before the Shark Tamer could issue his controlling command, he was ambushed with a close-range Water Bomb by Water Elf No. 4, blasting him straight into the sea. The Shark Tamer reached out his hand. "Ora Ora!" Water Elf No. 4 forcefully smashed the Shark Tamer into the sea. "I, I..." The Shark Tamer struggled in the sea, fiercely grabbing Water Elf No. 4 and tossing it back into the water. "Damnit, a mere Water Elf dares attack me." Then, he struggled to crawl back onto the boat, ready to drive the Black Pig Shark once again. Now, he wanted everyone to feel the Black Pig Shark''s rage, the fury of the sea! And the moment he lifted his head, the Black Pig Shark had already turned around, those crimson eyes targeting him. The Shark Tamer felt an intense killing intent in an instant. "I am your master! Mas¡ª" Bang! Before the Shark Tamer could finish, accompanied by a huge wave, he was already in the massive maw of the Black Pig Shark. Crunch! Blood splattered across the sea. The shackles had been lifted... In regular circumstances, making the Black Pig Shark break free from control would require a deeper strike. However, the Black Pig Shark, the moment it saw Chen Qi, had already started frantically struggling to break free from the Shark Tamer''s shackles, trying to find Chen Qi for a hug. And the moment it attacked Chen Qi, it had already begun to repent, to feel fear. So fragile, it was over just like that... Chen Qi silently turned back and walked towards the ship. One should know that a Third Rank Beast Tamer from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom possesses the strength to wrestle with dragons. This Shark Tamer, was easily taken down by a Deep Sea Water Bomb from a Water Elf, and had no power to fight back against the Black Pig Shark. Being a Beast Tamer, he didn''t even have basic combat abilities, couldn''t even control his own pet, unacceptable... commented Chen Qi, a professional Beast Tamer. Indeed, there is a huge gap between the Beast Tamers of Shell Country and those from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. The Shark Tamer''s taming technique was formless, meaning less, he might as well practice in his next life. Chen Qi stowed away the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade and then slowly walked back to his cabin boat on the waves. At that moment, Fenrir at the bow of the ship and the crew of the Blood Blade Pirate Group were dumbfounded. What just happened? Why is the Shark Tamer gone? Why did the Black Pig Shark turn around? Why can the Black Hunter be so calm? Isn''t it said in the newspapers? Flower Witch on top, Black Hunter below, right? They did not know how to express their feelings at the moment, how to organize their words, how to describe the Black Hunter''s manipulation. Only Levin instinctively exclaimed: "Fuck!" Chapter 225 Cooperation with the Blood Blade Pirate Group (Parts 1 and 2 Combined) Levin exclaimed: "Captain, that was incredibly fierce!" Although he had long felt that the captain was no ordinary person, he had never imagined that the captain would dare to dive into the sea and confront the Black Pig Shark head-on in fierce combat. In the end, he even defeated the bloodthirsty behemoth with a Spiral Slash. Fenrir was even more bewildered, as he had just been considering "noble sacrifice," "sea battle squad," "breaking through the encirclement," and "last words." Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the shark tamer was dead, and the Black Pig Shark had fled. Compared to the simple-minded Levin, Fenrir had many more thoughts swirling in his head. For example, why did the Black Pig Shark flee? Why did it attack its own master? And why did it feel fear? In Fenrir''s eyes, the Hunter who debuted alongside the Witch became even more enigmatic. But no matter what, the Black Pig Shark was defeated! Vanquished by the hands of the Black Hunter! Fenrir boldly announced: "Black Hunter! Thank you!" Fenrir''s originally exhausted face suddenly filled with confidence, and then, he turned his gaze toward the distant Black Whale ship. Suddenly, the previously threatening Black Whale ship quickly stowed its flag and turned its bow. The tides of attack and defense had changed! Mainly because the Black Pig Shark had fled, their support vessels could only obediently run away. Fenrir loudly commanded: "Don''t let those guys get back safely, fire the cannons! Blast their arses!" Without the Black Pig Shark, the distant Black Whale Group warship was nothing but a toy for the Blood Axe ship. Boom! Boom! Boom! Dozens of cannonballs were fired, making the distant Black Whale Group warship flee in disarray. In this way, without the pursuit of the Black Pig Shark, the Blood Axe Pirate Ship triumphantly advanced and finally reached the territory belonging to their Blood Blade Pirate Group. ... ... An hour later, five warships gathered beside the Blood Axe ship and the houseboat. Near Black Mine City, there are many islands under the Blood Blade Pirate Group, as well as a large number of their ships. Upon receiving the "support" command, they immediately headed for this location to cover Fenrir''s ship. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fenrir waved from the Blood Axe ship, explaining to the captains who arrived for support: "No need! The Black Pig Shark has already run away! That damned shark tamer is also dead!" The Black Pig Shark fleeing in panic, a beast that dared to withstand cannon fire... The captains were stunned, wanting to know the specifics of the event. On the bounty board of Black Mine City, who knows how many bounty orders there are for the Black Pig Shark and shark tamers. The defeat of the Black Pig Shark that long plagued Black Mine City is certainly big news! However, at the moment, Fenrir had no mood to explain these things but simply declared loudly: "A great victory!" As the danger subsided, everyone began to slow down their ships. And Fenrir brought out a cup of fine liquor, raising it towards the adjacent houseboat: "You two! Now that we have achieved a great victory, how about a drink?" Chen Qi stood atop the houseboat, facing the sea breeze, looking toward the drink in Fenrir''s hand. Although the Blood Blade Pirate Group retained many pirate practices, they placed great importance on comradeship. Especially Fenrir, as an officer of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, would never mistreat their friends. Even if he were a monster from the newspapers. Chen Qi had the Water Elf No. 3 control the speed of the ship, and he and Levin boarded the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ship. At that moment, a one-eyed gunner with a severed palm brought out a cup of fine liquor: "Enjoy, you two! This is a strong spirit brewed from Dewdrop Roses grown on Flower Island for ten years, not only can it heal wounds but also bolster one''s energy!" The one-eyed gunner appeared somewhat uncomfortable as he handed the drink to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the drink and had a sip. Being a Transcendent with the Blade Phase, Fenrir curiously asked: "Mr. Black Hunter, why did you dare to face the Black Pig Shark alone? And how did you make the Black Pig Shark flee in such panic? Do you, perhaps, possess a domineering presence that instills fear in sea beasts? And that slash of yours, how exactly did it defeat the Black Pig Shark?" Fenrir was full of questions. Although Chen Qi''s Spiral Slash was powerful, the Black Pig Shark was tough-skinned and thick-fleshed. Logically, the power of that strike should not have exceeded his Gray Wolf Slash. But in terms of effect, it far surpassed his technique. Could it be that I have misjudged... Fenrir was filled with doubts. This drink is so sweet... Chen Qi explained: Your next chapter awaits on empire "My Spiral Slash is not very powerful, however, the Black Pig Shark was controlled by the shark tamer, and inside it, there were chains..." Chen Qi detailed the tactics he had used to defeat the Black Pig Shark to Fenrir. Those Beast Tamers with very low combat abilities on their own were easy to beat once you found the right approach. "Chains, backlash, I see, I had thought that your blade contained even more terrifying power," Fenrir realized. Fenrir seldom encountered Beast Tamers from Shell Country, and this was his first time facing such a situation. He had not expected that it was possible to attack the chains inside the body, allowing the Black Pig Shark to break free from its bonds. Is this the power of knowledge... Fenrir was particularly moved, realizing that the Black Hunter, although depicted as a mere monster in the newspapers, was actually quite knowledgeable in reality. Chen Qi humbly said: "I was able to repel the Black Pig Shark largely thanks to the wound on its body. Without that bright red wound, I could not have defeated the Black Pig Shark so quickly." "The wound..." Fenrir laughed heartily: "Mr. Black Hunter, so that''s it, that wound was inflicted by the Flower Witch. You two are indeed partners who have collaborated for a long time." "Hm?" Chen Qi drank the red wine. Chapter 226 Cooperation with the Blood Blade Pirate Group (Part 2 Combined) He had always thought that the wound on the Black Pig Shark was caused by Fenrir. Unexpectedly, it was actually caused by the little witch, Fen. In other words, he and the Flower Witch had accidentally completed a close cooperation. At this moment, Fenrir lifted his head and said heartily, "Mr. Black Hunter, you and your partner, the Flower Witch, have really helped us a lot. To be honest, the Blood Blade Pirate Group has long wanted to cooperate with you two." "Cooperate?" Chen Qi looked at his backpack card. Taking advantage of this moment, he thought it was a good opportunity to sell the encrypted research blueprints he had just obtained to the Blood Blade Pirate Group. He couldn''t decipher the encrypted texts of the blueprints with his own strength alone. Fenrir ordered the one-eyed gunman, sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Go, bring out the Blood Blade and the gold from our Blood Blade Pirate Group." The one-eyed gunman walked into the cabin and quickly returned with gold coins worth ten million shell coins, along with a blood-red dagger. "Sir," The one-eyed gunman bent over and handed over the items. Chen Qi accepted the gold coins and the dagger. [Spotted Blood Blade Nature Form: Blade Description: A craft made from B-grade crack blade stones, a symbol of high status in the Blood Blade Pirate Group. With this small blade, one can receive assistance from the Blood Blade Pirate Group.] Chen Qi couldn''t help but be astonished. Although it was just a dagger, the actual difficulty of its creation was very high, and the raw materials used were extremely expensive. This dagger was usually only given to officers of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. In other words, with this dagger, the Blood Blade Pirate Group, one of the Four Great Pirate Groups, would no longer be an enemy on the sea. And his sea voyages would become much smoother. He could even command most members of the Blood Blade Pirate Group directly with this dagger. On the player forums, the only way to obtain this dagger was to continuously earn contributions and then complete the officer tasks of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Unexpectedly, the other party had given it to him so easily... Chen Qi accepted the Blood Blade. Now, the Blood Blade Pirate Group really needed allies. Otherwise, with the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s style, they wouldn''t cooperate with a notoriously bad deep-sea monster. And especially not one known for causing trouble everywhere. Chen Qi noticed that many people on the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ship were still afraid of him, afraid of being entangled by his tentacles. It was all Pei Lu''s fault. Reputation... Chen Qi really wanted to teach Pei Lu a lesson now. Fenrir, recalling the White Dove newspaper''s report, still said heartily, Read exclusive content at empire "Mr. Black Hunter, I always speak my mind. As long as you and the Flower Witch don''t threaten the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and as long as you don''t harm our members or innocent civilians, our Blood Blade Pirate Group is willing to offer you any help! From now on, the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ships are your ships! The brothers of the Blood Blade Pirate Group are your brothers!" "Thank you." Chen Qi accepted the status-symbolic dagger, "Fenrir, do you have anything else to say?" At this moment, Fenrir''s face held a trace of hesitation. Fenrir shook his head but still spoke, "Mr. Black Hunter, actually, a friend of mine needs the help of the legendary Flower Witch, but our sincerity alone doesn''t seem to move the Flower Witch. Even though we''ve shown enough friendliness, the Flower Witch remains very cautious. After severely injuring the Black Pig Shark, she disappeared from this sea instantly. If possible, I hope you can relay to the Flower Witch that we have news of other witches and hope to get her help. And as a reward, we are willing to offer any assistance!" "Assistance..." Chen Qi thought for a moment. In the original plot, the Flower Witch had already cooperated with the Blood Blade Pirate Group to launch the first major event of Witch Sea, a liberation battle against the Black Glove of the Black Whale Group. And Fen, inheriting the liberation technique of the previous witch, would become famous across the sea. But because of his involvement, the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Flower Witch were not familiar with each other now. I don''t even know the situation with the Flower Witch now... Chen Qi nodded, "I will." Fenrir raised his glass, happy, and downed it in one gulp, "Many thanks! From now on, for any matter, you can tell us, the Blood Blade Pirate Group!" Now, the Blood Blade Pirate Group was able to get the help of Black Hunter and the Flower Witch! It was a tremendous event! Soon, with a flushed face, Fenrir poured another glass of strong liquor, "Brothers! From now on, Black Hunter is your big brother! Toast to him!" Everyone celebrated their escape from the Black Pig Shark''s jaws. Chen Qi drank and took out a stack of blueprints, "Fenrir, I have some blueprints here on navy research. If you''re interested, you can buy these blueprints." "Blueprints?" Fenrir received the blueprints and quickly looked through them. Even though he didn''t understand the encrypted language, he could tell from some formulas and diagrams of sea beasts that this was a valuable research blueprint. Fenrir''s frown deepened, "The navy is researching the evolution of distorted sea beasts. I thought all their research drafts were kept in the meteorological bureau''s containment. I didn''t expect any to be circulating outside!" The navy had conducted extensive sea beast research, but to manage these research blueprints, they even invited knowledge hunters capable of tracking information from the White Tower Federation. Chapter 227 Cooperation with Blood Blade Pirate Group (Parts 1 & 2 Combined) - Part 3 In this era, they had actually managed to acquire a set of Sea Beast research diagrams! Unimaginable! Fenrir flipped through these yellowed pages. The manuscript totaled a full fifty pages and additionally involved the Black Ship Sea Dragon, Black Pig Shark, creatures of the waterholes, and even, signs of the Deep Sea Titan''s Twelve Touches and the Blue Beast, as well as the Deep Sea Hunter. Undoubtedly, these pages were of great value! The Blood Blade Pirate Group had undergone a civil war due to naval research... Fenrir couldn''t help but recall his childhood scenes: "Mr. Black Hunter, with my knowledge, I cannot estimate the value of this manuscript. I need to write down the first page of this manuscript and then go back and inform our researchers to provide a proper valuation. May I copy down the first page of this manuscript?" "No problem." Chen Qi agreed. A player had once exchanged this manuscript for a Skill Book of Blade Release. But now, judging by Fenrir''s expression, Chen Qi sensed that the price of these papers was likely higher than he had imagined. Fenrir copied down the first page, his eyes full of shock. How on earth had Black Hunter managed to obtain these papers? After copying the manuscript, Fenrir said: "Mr. Black Hunter, may I have a contact so that we can inform you as soon as we complete our study?" Explore more at empire Contact information... Chen Qi fell into thought. The Water Elf restaurant? No, that was too dangerous, highly likely to expose his identity. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Blood Blade Pirate Group was teeming with prying eyes, and Fenrir was not one to keep secrets. I need a middleman, a foolish one... Chen Qi thought for a moment and then said to Levin, who was watching the scene: "You can tell him any matters." "???" Levin was taken aback, he was just a warrior meant for cheering and who had just ventured into the sea; why had he suddenly become Black Hunter''s Intelligence Officer. Fenrir looked at Levin''s chest, at the Hunter''s emblem, the office proof: "Understood, Mr. Black Hunter, we will inform you immediately if you wish to find us. The chameleon at Black Mine City Shell Grand Mall, the Fisherman at the dock, and courier number 17 at the Seal Logistics can all contact us immediately." Chen Qi nodded. The group raised their glasses to celebrate this great victory. At this moment, the people on the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ship were drinking, tipsy. To avoid getting drunk, Chen Qi had only sipped a little red wine. A burly man staggered as he spoke: "Finally! Thank you, Black Hunter! We have finally killed the Shark Tamer! Tomorrow, we will make the front page of Black Mine City!" "Front page?" Chen Qi swirled his red wine glass, looking puzzled. And the burly man went on to say: "Yes, the front page! Not to conceal it from you, Black Hunter, but after we go ashore, we will contact the newspaper! They''ll report on this! Also, there might be a Photography White Dove that has spotted the fleeing Black Pig Shark." Photography White Dove... Chen Qi looked toward the sky. A white dove as big as a human head flew by, with a vintage camera hanging around its neck. The Photography White Dove, a unique pet of the White Dove Newspaper, patrols areas where maritime incidents frequently occur. It is also their core competitive power to report on events firsthand. Many maritime events can''t escape the Photography White Dove''s tracking. Undoubtedly, the defeat of the Black Pig Shark would stir up a storm in Black Mine City. Chen Qi hoped that this operation might slightly amend his reputation and also hoped that Flower Demon would see this report... Chen Qi downed a glass of red wine. At that moment, Levin drank a glass of red wine and came over, whispering softly: "Mr. Black Hunter, may I go to the newspaper to convey this information to the relevant personnel there?" Chapter 228 Terrifying Deep Sea Water Elf "Newspaper?" Chen Qi looked at Levin with confusion. Levin rubbed her hands with a cute gesture, "That captain, sir, you should know that the White Dove Newspaper offers a hefty reward to those who provide clues. From what I''ve observed, the Blood Blade Pirate Group would also relay information to the newspaper, and I¡ªI want to¡ª" Levin whispered. "Captain, sir, I want to make some extra money!" This operation had granted him a Skill Card of no small value. However, to board Chen Qi''s pirate ship, he rented a small steamboat. Levin wanted to exchange ''first-hand information'' for a bit of money from the White Dove Newspaper. Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Undoubtedly, the Black Pig Shark was one of the major menaces to the waters around Black Mine City. Due to the Black Pig Shark, the city''s port was in a state of unrest. Now, having defeated the Shark Tamer and gravely injured the Black Pig Shark, although it wasn''t earth-shattering news, it was indeed a positive piece of news. Levin would surely not dare to speak ill of him. It would be good, through this report, to salvage his reputation somewhat. As the Crack Tide deepened, more and more forces would arrive at the Crack Sea, especially those specialized in hunting monsters. And at such a time, a good reputation was particularly important. Levin definitely wouldn''t speak badly of me, my reputation might be saved¡­ Chen Qi rejoiced secretly and nodded. After getting an affirmative response, Levin turned around, clenching her fists with excitement, "Yay!" Chen Qi looked at the jubilant members of the Blood Blade Pirate Group and took a small sip of red wine. The atmosphere of celebrating a victory over a formidable enemy together was quite pleasant. After the Blood Blade Pirate Group finished up, Chen Qi stood up, bid farewell to Fenrir, and returned to his houseboat. Finally, after dropping Levin off at her original location, he returned to his humble houseboat. ... "Phew¡­" After seeing off Levin, Chen Qi deactivated his houseboat''s Ghost Ship mode and removed the Residual Fire Touch. Then he changed into the Chef''s clothes. "So tired¡ª" Chen Qi returned to the bedroom and stretched his muscles. The Residual Fire''s eruption, especially the Rage Blade''s toll on his body, was more severe than he had imagined. Just one strike had drained a great deal of his energy. Body aches often stemmed from overexertion. "Waku Waku (Master! Need a massage?)" Water Elves Number Four and Number Five hopped around excitedly; they had become professional masseurs under Chen Qi''s training. "No, you two rest as well¡ª" Chen Qi patted the obedient Water Elves and headed to Water Elf Number One''s room. "I wonder how Number One is doing?" Chen Qi slowly pushed open the door to the Water Elf''s room, and the moment he did, a massive blood-colored eye fiercely locked onto him. The eye was intensely red, as if it were a fusion of stars and flesh. A thousand eyes twisted and stared at him! "!!!" Abyssal Pillar? Chen Qi instantly became alert, quickly retreated, and drew his black blade! In the next second, those countless blood eyes surged toward him like a huge tidal wave! Chen Qi swiftly retreated, but the room on the boat was too small, leaving no place to hide. It was too fast¡­ He could only, by instinct, pull out his long blade! In the next instant, the wave engulfed him! However, contrary to his expectations, there was no pain, nor was there any mental corruption. Instead, Chen Qi felt a soft, bouncy sensation on his head. "???" Chen Qi blinked and removed whatever was blocking his vision from atop his head. Before him, a plump Water Elf was clinging to his head. "Waku Waku! ?¦Ø?! (Master!)" Number One? Chen Qi looked surprised as he gazed at the soft Water Elf Number One in his hands. Water Elf Number One had finally awakened. It had actually succeeded in digesting the power of the Dream Beast¡­ Chen Qi was overjoyed! Even with the enhancement of a Beast Tamer, a pet often struggled to digest the power of a calamity-level beast, even if it was but the remnants of such power. Yet Number One had truly digested the power of the Dream Beast in such a short time. From the outside, Water Elf Number One seemed almost unchanged. The only notable change was in its eyes! Simply put, it evolved from O^O to ?¦Ø?! But its power had gained a tremendous boost. "This is your doing¡ª" Chen Qi looked at the countless black mists surrounding the room, as well as the numerous twisted red eyes. Illusion¡­ Chen Qi used his blade to touch and break through the illusion before him. That meant Water Elf Number One had gained the ability to create illusions! sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Typically, a Third Rank Flower Hammer Phase magician would possess the skill to create illusions. However, illusions often have one significant weakness: they are immediately seen through by those with strong perception abilities. This is a unique class that counters warriors but is in turn countered by mages. My perception is not weak¡­ Chen Qi carefully examined the illusions around him. As someone with high inspiration, he was unable to recognize this kind of illusion at the first moment. Chen Qi squatted down; on the surface of the illusion, there was a layer of a very special Spiritual Power that prevented others from peering inside. This Spiritual Power was like a thin film, blocking external perception! "So strong!" Chen Qi couldn''t help but mutter to himself. You see, only a Third-tier Illusion Master could create an illusion of this caliber! "Number One!" "Vaku Vaku (Master)!" After thinking for a moment, Chen Qi commanded: "Deep Sea Water Elf Number One, create an illusion of the Flower Witch." "Vaku Vaku (Understood, Master)!" The Deep Sea Water Elf''s eyes shone brightly as its body emitted a great deal of blue light. Suddenly, a crouched witch slowly raised her head and stood up from the ground. "..." Chen Qi looked at the ''Flower Witch'' before him. Her form was tall and twisted; her skin resembled ancient wood eroded by time, yet a decaying grey-green hue faintly shimmered through, as if covered by a thin layer of oil paint. The petals on her head had long lost their former brilliance, becoming dull and distorted, but they still exuded a bizarre charm. "Hiss¡ª" Chen Qi was startled. This was less the Flower Witch and more the Corruption Witch! Something wasn''t right... Chen Qi, like an expert Pok¨¦mon Trainer, once again extended his hand to command: "Number One! Create my illusion!" "Vaku Vaku (Master! Understood!)" The Deep Sea Water Elf looked up, its body emitting blue light. Afterward, a shadow was born from the mist, slowly rising to its feet. His head was engulfed by a broad black hood whose edges were fringed with sharp tentacles, resembling a circle of black thorns, and beneath the ragged Hunter''s Clothes were indescribable, twisted black tentacles. Moreover, his joints and limbs had numerous dislocations, making his whole appearance even more terrifying. Am I really that frightening... Chen Qi touched his chin. "Vaku Vaku (Master! How is it?)" The Deep Sea Water Elf Number One''s eyes sparkled with stars. Chen Qi pondered for a moment. The essence of creating illusions is to use Spiritual Power for 3D painting. Therefore, it not only requires control of Spiritual Power but also a powerful artistic ability. And lacking the basic ability in art can easily lead to drawing some terrifying images. Many extremely horrifying paintings come precisely from casual doodles. As a pet creature, Deep Sea Water Elf Number One completely lacks the drawing ability for "human anatomy." Therefore, it''s quite reasonable that the illusions it creates have some ''twists''. However, to be able to ''twist'' that horrendously is also a skill... Chen Qi squatted down, smiled, and patted Number One on the head: "You did very well!" For a pet creature, Deep Sea Water Elf Number One had done quite well. You know, many professional Illusion Masters find it difficult to create such twisted, terrifying illusions. Anyway, he now possessed a super ''Water Elf'' capable of creating illusions. "Vaku Vaku!" The Deep Sea Water Elf jumped with joy and leaped onto Chen Qi''s shoulder. Chen Qi touched the Deep Sea Water Elf. After a long spell of running, his energy had reached its limit. He planned to get some good rest after practicing meditation. ... ... Black Mine City, White Dove Newspaper branch, at twilight. In the center of the newspaper, several large wooden desks were filled with drafts, documents, and manuscripts. Perl tied her blonde hair into a ponytail, then picked up her cherished camera: "Thank you, boss, I really need a camera that can record everything perfectly right now." The newspaper''s boss was a lean middle-aged man, who shook his head: "Perl, that is a Second-tier Lamp Phase forbidden object sealed by the Federation, and it''s the only creation that your body can handle right now. However, this doesn''t mean you can face a deep-sea creature like the Black Hunter on your own. You must be grateful that you weren''t brutally murdered by the terrifying Black Hunter." That''s the savior of my newspaper... Perl, like a happy kitten, accepted the camera: "I know, I know. Coming to Black Mine City, the biggest news here will certainly belong to our White Dove Newspaper!" Perl confidently patted her chest, making a crisp sound. The newspaper''s boss sighed: "Sigh... Perl, sales are important, but the Crack Tide nowadays is enough to devour us. You must be careful; there''s no need to risk your life for a lamp''s reward." "I understand, boss. But in the midst of the tide, we in the White Tower Federation have no choice." The vivacious Perl furrowed her brows for a rare moment. Then, the newspaper''s boss glanced at the time: "Oh, Perl, today''s your first day on the job. There are two visitors outside who claim to have clues to big news. These two are now your responsibility." "Mhm!" Perl nodded lightly, took the camera, went downstairs, and pushed open the door of the newspaper. Outside the door, two ''Intelligence Officers'' were waiting for her. "Good afternoon to the two of you," Perl bowed in greeting and offered two chairs to them. Before her were two individuals who had already been waiting for quite some time. A Third-tier Transcendent and a Second-order Transcendent. A blond young man, and someone wearing a cloak... Both of them seemed anxious, and the cloaked one smelled so good... Perl looked at the two with interest, then clapped her hands and said: "What information do you have? The White Dove Newspaper will pay accordingly for your information." Chapter 229 You Dont Understand Him (4k) Pel wSatracted some manuscript paper and a quill, her eyes sparkling as she quietly waited for the sensational news from the two: "Could you briefly talk about the information you two are providing? I need to assess the value of this information." Those dazzling golden hair, those sharp golden eyes! The legendary journalist, Pel...Levin couldn''t hide his astonishment, excitedly clenched his fists¡ªhe had actually met the chief reporter of Moonstone City, a superstar net celebrity, a miraculous journalist! After all, this was the miraculous reporter from the White Dove Newspaper of Moonstone City! And she had come to Black Mine City¡ªa piece of great news worthy of notifying all the merchants of the Black Hunters! Although Levin hardly ever read the White Dove Newspaper, he was still a loyal fan of Pel: "Mmm, mmm, mmm, I definitely won''t disappoint you! This information is about the Black Pig Shark." Pel propped her chin with the cap of her pen, deep in thought: "The Black Pig Shark, a pet cultivated by the Beastmasters of the Black Whale Group using new technologies. The Bei Country Meteorological Bureau is very interested in this Black Pig Shark. However, many people are more concerned with human affairs... yes, this is quite a good piece of news." Levin didn''t respond; he was preparing to gather his emotions before revealing Chen Qi''s situation, which would stun everyone! The opportunity to interact with a major net celebrity like Pel wasn''t common; he must converse more. Levin''s dream was to be featured at least once in the White Dove Newspaper so that his family''s sister could see him. Pel noted this down and then turned to the other guest on the left. A young woman in a cloak who seemed very frail. She smelled really nice. Why could she smell so nice? Pel sniffed. It wasn''t like the overwhelming scent of perfumes piled on by the nobles of Shell Country, but a faint, clean fragrance. It was the perfume scent of the Canary family from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. And, somehow, it felt a little familiar. I really want to lift up her cloak... Pel asked curiously: "Miss, do you have any information? Also, could you lift your cloak?" "Huh? Why?" The girl in the cloak said softly. Pel''s eyes lit up: "I''m just curious, you remind me of the young noble ladies from the big families of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. I''m willing to pay a curiosity fee of 5000 Shell Coins!" "Curiosity fee? What a strange fee..." The cloaked girl was clearly shocked by Pel''s explanation. But after hesitating briefly, she lifted her cloak and briefly revealed her face. It was the face of a young woman, delicate and cute. However, there were no flowers on this face, just a lot of scars, looking like massive burns, covered with lots of holes, and some very fresh wounds. This made her look instantly miserable and horrifying. Though strangers could not recognize it, if Chen Qi were here at the moment, he would recognize her at first glance as the severely injured Flower Witch, who had all the flowers plucked from around her eyes. The Flower Witch immediately pulled her cloak back down. So, she had just been severely injured recently... Pel nodded: "Thank you. Could you briefly talk about your information?" The Flower Witch said softly: "It''s like this, I''m a traveler. While I was on Eastern Commercial Street, I encountered the Black Gloves, whose Bounty Orders exceed twenty million. They control the underground casinos and the whole of Eastern Commercial Street. Moreover, I also heard about their plans; it seems they are planning to take over the entire control of Black Mine City... Also, because I was injured, while going to the pharmacy to buy medicine, I was also tricked into paying an exorbitant price for the medicine." Pel listened carefully and nodded: "The Black Gloves, that bastard who likes getting beaten up, has been silent for so long and has now reappeared in the world! However, miss, as material for the news, it still lacks something. Black Mine City''s Eastern part is controlled by the Black Whale Group''s forces; this is something everyone knows. However, many things are not so easy to handle, and the White Dove Newspaper''s capability is very limited. But, you said, you heard their plans? Do they have something more explosive?" Pel smiled helplessly and then her sharp intuition told her that a Third Rank Transcendent wouldn''t just have these boring pieces of news. The Flower Witch pursed her lips: "I have more explosive information, may I ask if I can exchange information for information?" The Flower Witch murmured to herself, desperately in need of information. But to exchange information from a high-status journalist, a corresponding price must be paid! Pel, known for her firmness, would be a tough bargainer! Pel readily agreed: S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Information in exchange for information, of course." The Flower Witch hesitated for a long time before speaking: "According to what I heard from the underlings of the Black Whale Group, the Black Whale Group is preparing for a major voyage to seek data on Sea Beast research and a Witch Occupation Card. Recently, they managed to obtain a Witch Occupation Card, and they are frantically searching for the Navy''s research base. Moreover, they are preparing to take down the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s power in Black Mine City..." "Witch Occupation Card, the Navy''s research base, taking down the Blood Blade Pirate Group..." Pel considered briefly : "A lot of information, the Navy''s research base, speaking of which, the recent activities of the Black Whale Group have indeed been around the Navy base, including the Black Pig Shark... this indeed is great information! Miss, I''m willing to pay a fee of fifty thousand Shell Coins for this information, along with another piece of information." Chapter 230 You Dont Understand Him (4k) _2 Only the reward for a single piece of intelligence... The Flower Witch lightly bit her lip. Right now, she had at least three questions she wanted to ask! The Flower Witch spoke again: "I also have a major piece of intelligence..." "What?" The Flower Witch Fen hesitated for a long while: "The Laughing Moon is approaching, and the tides of the Witch Sea will become even more ferocious, making the construction of lighthouses all the more crucial..." "The Laughing Moon!" This historically massive natural disaster was no small matter... Perul visibly paused for a second: "May I ask, how did you come by this information?" The Flower Witch spoke softly: "Prophecy." "Prophecy..." This could not serve as direct evidence... Perul fell into thought: S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Guest, you are not a Light Seer, but I will take note of this and pass it on to the Meteorological Bureau of Shell Country. However, before the results are out, I cannot give you the corresponding reward, unless, you can tell me who told you this prophecy, a disaster messenger or a Divination Master?" Prophecy, after all, was often the domain of Light Seers. "Is that so..." The Flower Witch clenched her fists and grabbed the corner of her cloak. She couldn''t possibly tell Perul that the prophecy came from her teacher. Nonetheless, she had succeeded in passing this significant information to the journalist. "Sorry, it was my own dream..." The Flower Witch uttered regretfully. It seemed she only had one question she could ask now. "Well, Miss, your information is very valuable, I will remember this." Perul wrote down the information on her manuscript and then turned her gaze to Levin, who was eagerly waiting his turn. Levin could no longer contain the smile on his face! No matter how you looked at it, his intelligence on the Black Hunter was more explosive than that of the cloaked woman! Perul blinked. "Ahem!" Levin straightened out the corner of his cloak: "Journalist Perul, as a matter of fact, my information involves an important figure, the Black Hunter! As an onlooker, I personally witnessed the Black Hunter on the ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, defeating the Black Pig Shark!" The Black Hunter... Both of them were instantly surprised. The Flower Witch''s weary mood was suddenly lifted. Chen Qi, he had actually come to Black Mine City! "Oh?" Perul propped her cheek in hand, showing an interested expression. That tentacled creature, very similar to the Deep Sea Hunter, was actually connected to the Black Pig Shark and also involved with the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Perul curiously asked: "What happened between you and the Black Hunter?" Interested indeed... Levin fell into thought, as an adventurer who unfortunately boarded the Ghost Ship, he had already spent a full half-day with Chen Qi. At this moment, Levin''s heart was filled with nothing but respect, gratitude, and fear for Chen Qi! Levin had a vague feeling that every one of his actions was under the control of the Black Hunter. Levin answered calmly: "To be toyed with in the palm of one''s hands..." Perul asked: "Did he play with you using tentacles?" "???" Levin was baffled, unable to understand Perul''s line of thinking for a moment. The Flower Witch beneath the cloak was equally confused, her small brain full of shock. What kind of existence was Chen Qi in the eyes of others? Levin whispered: "No, that''s not it, the Black Hunter didn''t make a move on me but repelled the Black Pig Shark..." Perul''s pen trembled slightly as she wrote: "Defeated the Black Pig Shark, that recently domineering Black Pig Shark, this means he could easily control your life and death. You really spent half a day with him?" After publishing the newspaper about the Black Hunter, Perul received many letters concerning the Black Hunter. "???" Levin instantly took a cold breath, suddenly feeling a terror coursing through his body. He calmed down and continued: "Yes, I don''t think it''s like that. Although the Black Hunter is cruel and ruthless, I don''t believe he has a hobby of torturing ordinary people with tentacles..." Levin hurried to explain, detailing to Perul the story of how Chen Qi, with his commanding presence, defeated the Black Pig Shark. At the same time, to vouch for the authenticity of the tale, he also emphasized the Black Hunter''s composure and strength! But because of fear, from Levin''s perspective, the Black Hunter seemed somewhat terrifying, as if he might kill him at any moment. Levin concluded: "It''s about like that. I felt like I could be killed by the Black Hunter at any time. His tentacles occasionally pointed towards humans, but I believe he''s not the kind of being to kill at whim. And honestly, though it''s just a hunch, I feel that the Black Pig Shark was frightened off by the Black Hunter''s commanding presence..." "Frightened off the Black Pig Shark?" Perul immediately caught on to the key point in Levin''s words. The Black Pig Shark was an abnormally ferocious beast, and the greatest characteristic of such beasts was their extreme bloodthirst, who would not step back an inch even when facing dragons with dragon might! Yet, the Black Hunter had the capacity to frighten away a creature with intense bloodlust like the Black Pig Shark, and that too while merely exuding a Second-tier Spiritual Power field! This meant the opponent made the Black Pig Shark feel a fear beyond death! Perhaps, the Black Hunter had a murderous aura imperceptible to ordinary people! This kind of murderous aura only appeared in legends like the Deep Sea Hunter and the Blue Beast, and both of these individuals were undoubtedly monsters drenched in countless blood. Perul clenched her pen tighter: "This is indeed major news! Your conjecture isn''t wrong, if you dared to defy him, your only outcome would be death, no, perhaps even worse than death." A dangerous and mysterious being... Perul furrowed her brows: "As of now, the origin of the Black Hunter is a mystery, but a person with tentacles who maintained rationality, reasonably speaking, mostly harbors a terrifying secret. With the slightest carelessness¡ª" Chapter 231 You Dont Understand Him (4k)_3 Perla noted this down. Being able to defeat the Black Pig Shark proved that the Black Hunter was definitely not an ordinary Second-order Transcendent. Luckily, the last time she hadn''t taken the initiative to attack but had dutifully provided information! Moreover, previously, the Black Hunter investigated Dr. Crow''s matter, and at the same time, the Dream Beast descended, and the White Cloak disappeared... At present, it seemed that perhaps the Dream Beast also had a significant connection with the Black Hunter. Perla recorded all these events. However, it seemed that the Black Hunter did not have a tendency to kill. The Flower Witch, who had been listening for a long time, looked puzzled. In Fen''s opinion, Chen Qi was just a person afflicted with the Sea Beast disease, pitiful, weak, and helpless. Why did he seem cruel, cold-blooded, and merciless, and extremely dangerous in the mouths of two people? How could it be, Chen Qi was not like that at all, he was just a hardworking, hidden member of the White Dove Newspaper. The Flower Witch shook her head internally. If things continued this way, Chen Qi would definitely be wanted, and the situation then would definitely be worse than hers! The reputation of Chen Qi, she would protect it! She coughed twice and said softly, "Everyone, these are all just speculations, aren''t they? The Black Hunter shouldn''t be that terrifying, right? It seems he hasn''t done anything major..." Perla''s lips slightly curled up, as a big reporter who had interviewed the Black Hunter on the scene, and someone who studied the history of the Witch Sea. She understood deeply that tentacles were a terrifying symbol of the Witch Sea, and the Black Hunter was definitely no ordinary person! The Black Hunter might very well be the inheritor of the arch-enemy of the Deep Sea Hunter, the Blue Beast, or even a monster created by the Sea God Pirate Group. It seems, this young person, is not very familiar with the Witch Sea. Perla asked, "Miss, have you seen detailed reports about the Black Hunter and the Witch Times analysis of him?" The Flower Witch said softly, "I haven''t seen that, but based on those accurate reports, the Black Hunter shouldn''t be that kind of person..." "Accurate reports? Are you referring to the Black Hunter''s encounter with Shell Country Meteorological Bureau or how he terrified the fierce Black Pig Shark with just his aura?" "..." The Flower Witch Fen fell silent for a moment. Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, Black Pig Shark... Did Chen Qi really do such things? Could he really do such things? Perla sighed, "According to my prediction, even the coastal Dream Beast has a huge connection with the Black Hunter!" Chen Qi, your reputation... the Flower Witch murmured, "It''s not likely, I feel, he isn''t that strong, didn''t the newspaper say, he''s only Second-tier..." S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Flower Witch found a breakthrough point! Laypeople... Perla and Levin simultaneously shook their heads, saying in unison, "You don''t understand the Black Hunter." As two people who had seen the Black Hunter firsthand, Perla and Levin, two knowledgeable individuals, simultaneously cast a disdainful look at the Flower Witch. Why would anyone think the Black Hunter was only of Second-tier strength? "I..." The Flower Witch fell silent, feeling extremely aggrieved. She had many words stuck in her throat, but she couldn''t say them. Then, Perla addressed the two, "All right, Sir, I can offer you a reward of a hundred thousand Shell Coins! Oh, Miss, do you have any information you would like to inquire about?" You can only ask one question, damn, no way to ask about Chen Qi, can''t find out his whereabouts, this would put Chen Qi in danger, and they probably don''t know either... the Flower Witch agonized for a long time, finally asking: "I want to know, in Black Mine City, are there any sober grass or medicinal herbs related to illusions?" "Hmm..." Perla rested her chin on her pen, sizing up the Flower Witch, whose spiritual power field was exceptionally chaotic. Chapter 232 A Slime Her condition was very poor, seemingly having suffered some kind of permanent injury... Pelu responded earnestly: "Awakening Herb is extremely rare. Merchants from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom or the Theocracy might be able to provide it, but such scarce commodities usually cost more than 200,000 Shell Coins. As for forbidden items related to illusions, one would need to find the heads of major trade groups to stand a chance of obtaining them." "200,000 Shell Coins..." So expensive, completely unaffordable... The Flower Witch clenched her small fist gently. She had just been tricked by a dishonest apothecary. What was critical was that, because she had argued with the asshole of a major swindler for a few sentences, she had attracted the attention of Black Glove. Under the influence of the Black Whale Group, many apothecaries in Black Mine City had banded together, and she now had no chance of entering any drugstore in Black Mine City. Her most lucrative source of income had encountered a huge problem. If she were not the Flower Witch, she might have been able to use the domineering presence of a Third-order Transcendent to suppress them. But now, concealing her identity was of utmost importance. It was for this reason that she had come to the White Dove Newspaper, hoping to earn the money needed to make ends meet by selling information. That was how one problem ended... The Flower Witch nodded helplessly: "Mmm, thank you. I got it." And Pelu also took out Shell Coins from her backpack card and handed them to Levin and the Flower Witch. Pelu put two sheets of manuscript into her briefcase and finally whispered to the Flower Witch: "Miss, you seem to be a newcomer to Black Mine City. If you need help with anything, you can come to us at White Dove Newspaper. Although we''re not a big organization, we still have some strength." "Help..." The Flower Witch looked up and asked in a voice as plaintive as a wronged kitten: "Um, may I ask, does Black Mine City have Blood Origin Crystals?" A blood disease? Pelu blinked: "Blood Origin Crystals are Extraordinary Props of the Cup Phase and the Blade Phase, and they seem to be used in the practice of blood arts. You could try asking the Blood Blade Pirate Group in their territory. However, remember, do not mention the navy or the Black Whale Group when approaching the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and you must show enough strength, as the grudges of the Blood Blade Pirate Group are quite substantial lately." Such a quick response... Fen was slightly startled, then nodded her head. For various reasons, her body was extremely weak now, and she needed the Blood Origin Crystal for treatment. She suddenly realized that this reporter would answer her whenever she had questions. Was her mouth too soft? Finally, the Flower Witch asked again in a low voice: "Do you know the areas of activity of the Black Hunters?" Why ask this? Did she intend to hunt Black Hunters? Pelu clipped her camera to her waist: "I don''t know... But, miss, it is still best to stay safe. Even a Third-tier Transcendent must be careful at sea." "Mmm." The Flower Witch nodded gently. She couldn''t ask more, or it would easily raise suspicion. "Thanks a lot for the help of the newspaper." The Flower Witch smiled and nodded, then slowly pushed open the door of the newspaper office and walked out. The moment she stepped out of the newspaper office, a sad little black flower quickly sprouted from the top of her head! "Sigh¡ª¡ª" The Flower Witch took out the crumpled Shell Coins and the brand new ones from her bag and put them together. She had successfully obtained both information and money! And she had not been discovered! The White Dove Newspaper really was a good place! "Time to eat!" Fen wiped the sweat from her forehead and quickly stepped onto the streets of Black Mine City, spending money on some jam bread and grape juice drinks. Then, she found a deserted open space and temporarily took off the hood on her head. The moment the hood was removed, an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion pressed heavily upon her. The flower on her head also wilted instantly. "So tired, the influence of Black Glove actually pervades Black Mine City..." The Flower Witch sighed deeply. Ever since Black Glove''s influence had become aware of her, her movements in Black Mine City had been hindered at every turn. If it weren''t for the free snacks from White Dove Newspaper, she wouldn''t even be able to have a good meal. Most crucially, her physical condition was too poor after completing the trials. Weak! Helpless! Constantly on the run! "Regardless, I can finally eat..." The sad flower on the Flower Witch''s head perked up as much as it could. After that, she found a deserted space, took out a dining cloth, and then laid out the biscuits, grape juice drinks, and jam bread. A simple picnic spot. Fen clapped her hands, although the picnic was for one person only, it was still the most delicious meal she had in recent times. "Waku Waku!" At that moment, the voice of Water Elf No. 2 came from behind her. Water Elf No. 2 handed a bag of raisin cookies to the Flower Witch. While following Chen Qi, Water Elf No. 2 had learned exquisite massage techniques and got hold of a bag of super luxurious grape cookies by massaging the old grandma at the pastry shop! There was also a jar of chunky jam! At this moment, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 was wearing a deep blue hat of a Spanish duelist, with a bright red rose in its mouth. Water Elf No. 2 hopped and skipped: "Waku Waku!" "Thank you! You did a fantastic job!" Excited, Fen embraced Water Elf No. 2 in her arms, rubbed her face against it, and hugged it tightly. A solo journey was just too cruel¡ªif not for the Deep Sea Water Elf, she could hardly imagine the rest of the journey. Moreover, after so many days together, Water Elf No. 2 had finally gone from being disgusted to willing to accept her! The Flower Witch sat cross-legged and pulled out two glass cups, then poured two glasses of grape juice. "Come!" Fen offered a glass of grape juice to the Deep Sea Water Elf. "Waku Waku!" "I can''t understand you~" Fen smiled slightly and tied a small napkin around the Deep Sea Water Elf. Then, she took out two plates, put slices of jam bread on them, and topped each with a small wild daisy. Even in poverty, one must never lose elegance¡ªthis was the creed of the Flower Witch! Her mother had also told her that when she became elegant enough, she would qualify to be embraced by the family once again. As a Floral Appearance Transcendent, she also had to learn to enjoy life. Bang! Fen and Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 clinked their glasses together. "Delicious!" Fen''s face was flushed as she ate a small piece of bread, showing a blissful expression. Soon, the bread and cookies were all gone, and the plates were clean. "What a waste..." After finishing her meal, the Flower Witch immediately fell into thought. She was so hungry that she had instantly finished so much food. She should''ve savored it slowly, taking more bites! Only then could she have enjoyed the burst of flavor on her taste buds for longer! In terms of food, she couldn''t spend a vast amount of money. After all, she still needed to buy the 200,000 Shell Coin worth of Sober-up Herb. Fen looked down at Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 and asked: "Are you full, little one?" Mhm. Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 nodded its head. Unlike Chen Qi''s philosophy, the Flower Witch always felt that to nurture a summoned beast, not only sea water was needed but also a lot of nutrition. At the same time, it also had to taste good stuff! Therefore, she carefully prepared many nutritional potions, and fed them to Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2. With an abundance of healthy, green nutritional potions, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 had turned somewhat emerald green. Simply put, more like a slime! "Are you really full? I can''t neglect you, or else your original owner might blame me..." Seeing No. 2 nodding its head, Fen happily packed up the tablecloth. The break was over, and next, she had to deal with the herb matter! With Smiling Moon approaching, she had no extra time! The Flower Witch packed up the tablecloth and kitchen waste on the ground with care, then stood up and redonned her cloak. "Let''s go to the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s territory first. I remember, I placed a commission there, and that''s quite a sum..." The Flower Witch planned to head to the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s Shell Commerce first. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, when she took a step with her left foot, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 tugged at the hem of her trousers. "Waku Waku!" What happened? Is it trying to take me somewhere? Fen turned around, looking at the Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 with a puzzled yet gentle expression, and asked: "What''s wrong?" Chapter 233 Flower Witchs Quest for People (Two in One) "Waku Waku!" The deep-sea Water Elf said anxiously. Water Elf number two... The Flower Witch slowly turned her head, wearing a cloak. Spiritual Power Detection! Within the tiny crevice in the wall, she could vaguely see some figures clothed in pitch black, with smooth, dark skin. Their dark spiritual power spread like shadows upon the wall, forming one hidden eye after another. Shadows of crime, bred by the dark gloves as a cheap surveillance unit... The cheerful little yellow flower that had just sprung up on the Flower Witch''s head wilted in an instant. These shadow figures were the dark gloves'' specialists in dirty work. She was currently in the outer area of Black Mine City, very close to the port of Black Mine City, and this area was one of the few under the full jurisdiction of the navy. Underestimating the enemy, the lack of spiritual power, and her own weakened state meant she hadn''t detected them at first. A total of eleven... Pretending to squat down, the Flower Witch gently touched Water Elf number two. At this point, fighting was not a clear choice, she needed to conserve her strength now. Moreover, the shadows under the command of the dark gloves totaled a hundred ¨C far beyond what she could handle at the moment. "Let''s go!" The Flower Witch stood up, cradling Water Elf number two in her arms, and then quickly walked towards the street. Yet despite this, those fellows, like shadows, continued to close in on her, always maintaining a safe distance. Annoying fellows, they wouldn''t attack, but they wouldn''t leave easily either... The Flower Witch was ready to head towards the naval base. This way, although there was the risk of being discovered by the navy, she could also force these twisted creatures to retreat. "Waku Waku!!" Water Elf number two flapped in Fen''s embrace. "Not walk this way?" Fen looked puzzled, she could roughly understand what Water Elf number two meant. Did Water Elf number two seem eager to head towards the port? Could it be wanting to drink seawater? Fen vaguely remembered Chen Qi instructing her that the deep-sea Water Elf needed to take in seawater regularly. Or... Suddenly, a daring thought popped into the Flower Witch''s head! sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. According to the information she had just received, the Black Hunter had been spotted in the nearby sea area and, for various reasons, was seen defeating the Black Pig Shark? Could it be that Chen Qi''s small houseboat was at the port? And Water Elf number two''s destination was the port! She wondered how Chen Qi was doing now? He couldn''t have been in good shape after facing the Black Pig Shark. Could it be... A hopeful little yellow flower sprouted in Fen''s head as she used Hidden Technique and hurried towards the port of Black Mine City. As she walked out of the dirty streets, the remnants of the sunset cast their glow onto her face. The sunset''s glow spread across the sea, reflecting the darkness of Black Mine City in a golden light. "Should have shaken off those shadows by now; time to find someone." Fen stood at the edge of the port, her gaze sweeping over the busy and vibrant scene, a surge of excitement welling inside her. She pulled down her hood lower and strode forward, stealing glances at the small fishing boats. "Not this one, nor this one¡ª" Fen walked briskly, carefully revealing the colorful eyes beneath her cloak, trying her best to scan every little boat on the dock and each stall at the port. But her excitement quickly sank with the sunset. The lighthouse''s light glowed, and the night-shift navy returned to their respective posts. Not at all! Chen Qi''s small houseboat was nowhere to be found! There were no delicious roadside stands either! Her excitement wilted in an instant. It was, after all, according to the information, that Chen Qi had encountered the Black Pig Shark in the morning; he was probably in some small clinic now, not at the port... Fen walked on, crossed her arms, and let out a long sigh. Even Chen Qi could hardly have come out unscathed facing the Black Pig Shark! He''s not here... The Flower Witch felt a slight pain in her heart and was about to turn back when suddenly, Water Elf number two in her arms abruptly raised its head. "???" Fen turned back, curious. Among several warships, a medium-sized vessel was quietly moored on the sea. Aloft that ship, a flag was waving high! And on it was unmistakably the image of a Water Elf with a chef''s hat! Water Elf dining boat, such a distinctive vessel, was a rarity in Witch Sea. But, that ship was way too big! The Flower Witch vaguely remembered that when she and Chen Qi had said goodbye, Chen Qi had been on just a small houseboat. Could it be, for the sake of business, his boat had grown larger? "No way..." Fen tiptoed, her curiosity piqued, and quietly approached the distant Water Elf dining boat. ... ... Dusk fell, and all was silent but for a few distant fishing fires flickering with the stars. The sea breeze of this season was a bit cold¡ª Chen Qi lay on the deck, his eyes closed, quietly enjoying this rare moment of silence. Practicing the meditation technique was much more complicated than it was in the game. As a skill for strengthening mental toughness and increasing the origin of spiritual power, the practice of the meditation technique required significant mental expenditure. A high-order meditation technique, even with a Skill Card, would still need well over a month of practice. But luckily, Chen Qi''s high inspiration, along with the phonograph specially used for practicing the meditation technique, and the previous basic technique, had significantly cut down the practice time to within two weeks. [You have mastered the high-order meditation technique Candlelight; your spiritual power origin is enhanced, your inspiration +5, and your spell-casting speed increases by 10%.] Chapter 234 Flower Witchs Search for People (Combined) _2 Chen Qi felt as if a great burden had been lifted from his heart, he finally mastered the high-order meditation technique. The spiritual expenditure was still too terrifying, reaching Third Rank, those meditation techniques that took over a year of practice to master, unless it was through books related to the rifts, otherwise, it would be impossible to master quickly... Moreover, digesting Second-tier Occupation Cards isn''t good, I need to do some assassination tasks now, I should get a Hunter''s license so that the range of tasks can be significantly increased. Chen Qi lay on the Water Elf No. 3 pillow, pondering the subsequent matters. The second phase of the Crack Tide, the Smiling Moon phase, was about to begin, and he must make adequate preparations before this phase. The immense spiritual pressure made him lie on the deck and soak up the sunset''s rays. However, the time for rest always flew by quickly, and before he knew it, daylight had already extinguished, and starlight shone on his face. It''s about time to get up and continue training, I really want to sleep a bit more... Chen Qi thought to himself, but still regulated his breathing, letting his body heat up again. However, the moment he regulated his breathing, he felt an unusual sensation. A strand of hair gently fell on his face. Itchy¡ª Chen Qi''s entire body abruptly froze. The Black Whale Group, had they successfully tracked my ship? Chen Qi kept regulating his breathing. In the battle with the Black Pig Shark, because his ship lacked a defense system, it was violently rammed by the Black Pig Shark, causing not insignificant scars on the surface of the ship. Although he did some simple repairs, the scars were still there. No, this person is strong, their ability to conceal Spiritual Power is excellent, if it were the Black Whale Group, they would have acted by now... Also, Water Elf No. 1 should be on guard duty, could it have already met with misfortune? Who could it be? Chen Qi abruptly opened his eyes. However, the next second, he was stunned. Before his eyes were Fen''s drooping green tresses and a pair of vibrant, colorful eyes. And that faint, familiar scent, along with a gentle smile... The other party seemed to have been there for a long time. Fen, why are you here... Chen Qi''s mind became cluttered all of a sudden. Fen was crouched on the deck, her head lowered, quietly watching Chen Qi as he lay there, the little yellow flowers on her head fluttering about. What a surprise! Seeing Chen Qi wake up, Fen smiled happily and spoke first: "Did you miss me?" "???" Chen Qi''s mind couldn''t react at once, and he blinked. Fen was so close to him that if he sat up slightly, his nose would touch the Witch''s. And why are there so many injuries on Fen''s face? Chen Qi thought for a moment and replied: "It''s okay." Because of the commission from the Blood Blade Pirate Group, Chen Qi had been wanting to find the Flower Witch. But he never expected her to appear on his ship. Most likely it was because of the flag on his ship and the reports about the Black Hunter. Truth be told, he quite missed the Witch. "Oh..." The flowers on the Witch''s head swayed with the wind as she said softly: "I missed you a lot." S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Huh? Missed me... Chen Qi''s face went slightly red, then he smiled. He had never expected the usually hard-mouthed Witch to respond like that. Chen Qi felt warmed, being in this world he could be considered helpless, so being missed by someone was a happy affair. To be honest, like him, the Witch was also a lonely soul struggling alone in a foreign land, helpless. If it weren''t for the Crack Tide, perhaps they could have lived a quiet and happy life together¡­ Chen Qi thought. But in this tide, he and the Witch both had no room to stop, having to constantly move forward, unceasingly forward, until reaching the summit of that wave. The Witch lifted her head and plucked a roadside daisy: "Chen Qi, long time no see; it looks like your dining boat business is doing well, no, you''re definitely not acting like a proper Chef!!" The corners of the Witch''s mouth curved slightly as if she had seen right through Chen Qi; she no longer believed that Chen Qi was a proper Chef. "Just about..." Chen Qi took the daisy and placed it on the head of the deeply sleeping Water Elf No. 1. He turned around and took a fresh look at the Witch. Such a rare sight... Usually, the Witch''s face would be adorned with a large number of flowers, forming a special mask of blooms. But now, there were no flowers on the Witch''s face, only many scars. The flowers on her head were cheerful little yellow blooms! And withered little black flowers of fear! The condition of the Witch seemed to be not so good... Chen Qi inquired: "Long time no see! Fen, how is it, how did your trials go?" The Witch parted with Chen Qi to undertake the Ice Witch''s trials, setting off on an adventure alone. He didn''t know whether Fen had successfully completed the trials. How the trials went... Fen covered her face, making sure Chen Qi wouldn''t dislike her because of the scars, then proudly lifted her head. She looked around, then quietly took out a Tarot card-styled card from the backpack card. On the back of the card was unmistakably the endpoint of the legendary Floral Appearance, the dwelling of the Earth Mother Goddess, the floral sea of the afterlife! And on the front, there was a girl in a garden with pruning shears, eyes closed, quietly tending to a flowerbed. Just one glance was enough to render Chen Qi captivated by the card, his whole being immersed in it, his cheeks flushing slightly. That card contained a Spiritual Power of Floral Appearance that transcended understanding, able to bring joy and nature! Chapter 235 Flower Witchs Search for People (Combined)_3 The legendary Fourth Rank Occupation Card¡ªFlower Witch! Got it! As expected of the protagonist of Witch Sea, Chen Qi genuinely returned with a smile, "That''s just like you, Fen!" "Hehe! And that''s not all I''ve done." S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Right after, Fen proudly presented her behind-the-scenes assistant, Water Elf No. 2. One could see that Water Elf No. 2 had donned a set of gorgeous clothes and had become greener and significantly bigger. Most importantly! Chen Qi could sense the aura of the Floral Appearance from Water Elf No. 2! Fen held her head high with a proud ''praise me'' expression. How much money did this cost... Chen Qi exclaimed, "Is this with a potion, strengthening Water Elf No. 2? It seems to have become much stronger." Hearing the praise, the Flower Witch Fen said happily, "I''m a master beast tamer from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! And our family''s potions can even give a green caterpillar the strength to battle a giant dragon!" Chen Qi stroked Water Elf No. 2''s head, "No. 2, long time no see! You''ve become quite obedient!" Then, the Flower Witch continued, "And now, Water Elf No. 2 has grown even closer to me!" Grown closer to you... Chen Qi noticed that Water Elf No. 2 was looking at him with a disdainful expression. "Wakuvaku (Master! Abandoning me comes with a price!)" Water Elf No. 2''s expression seemed to say. However, this look of disdain only lasted for a moment. With the gentle strokes of Chen Qi''s right hand, Water Elf No. 2 could no longer control its emotions, "Wakuvaku (Master! I want to come back!!)" Water Elf No. 2''s eyes were teary; although the Flower Witch treated it well, it still preferred its master! The master was much more beautiful than the Flower Witch! Much more fragrant than the Flower Witch! "???" "Wakuvaku (Master! I was wrong! I was wrong!)" Water Elf No. 2''s eyes welled up with tears. "..." Chen Qi fell silent for a moment. "I took good care of it, you know! I fed it delicious food and very nutritious potions every day!" Looking at the teary-eyed No. 2, the Flower Witch asked cheerfully, "Is No. 2 saying, ''Thank you, Miss Witch, for your thoughtful care? I don''t need him anymore''?" No, to it, all this was still the master''s duty... Chen Qi struggled to maintain his expression. He had already sent Water Elf No. 2 away, and there was no reason to take it back. Moreover, the Flower Witch had spent a lot of time and money to nurture No. 2 properly. The Flower Witch had even grown thin. It''s better not to tell the Flower Witch about all this... Chen Qi coughed twice and said, "Yes." Water Elf No. 2, from now on, you''ll be the Flower Witch''s pet, so don''t think about coming back! "Hehe!" Fen chuckled proudly, then scanned Chen Qi''s body from head to toe, and asked with concern, "Qi, how about you? I heard, your disguise helped you defeat the Black Pig Shark of Black Mine City?" Fen noticed that Chen Qi had many wounds on his body. Chen Qi replied, "I''ve gained a bit of strength recently. Although I''m still just a Second-order Transcendent, compared to before, I can now take on three ordinary Second-order Transcendents by myself. As for the Black Pig Shark, it was defeated with the help of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Of course, some clever tactics were involved." "You really defeated it? It''s not a rumor?" The Flower Witch was shocked. She had witnessed the Black Pig Shark herself and knew well the terror of that beast. That horrifying monster fed with Black Whale Blood, a senseless killing machine. If not for Water Elf No. 2''s swim ring and the items she obtained in the Land of Trial, she might have been forced to use her release technique ''Flower Blooms in Blood''! The sea would have been stained red with blood! And Chen Qi had actually defeated it! Even though it was a collective effort with the Blood Blade Pirate Group, this was still a commendable achievement! However, glorious victories are often accompanied by painful costs. "Are you really okay? Your spirit, your body, are they all unharmed?" The Flower Witch asked curiously. If it weren''t for his body''s self-healing, he might have been seriously injured... Chen Qi spoke softly, "I''m fine." The Flower Witch suspected Chen Qi was putting on a brave face. "Really?" Do I look that fragile, that weak, and helpless... Chen Qi countered, "I''m fine. But what about you, Fen? You seem to have encountered quite some trouble?" I can''t trouble Chen Qi now... The Flower Witch could tell that Chen Qi was exhausted, he needed to rest, "I haven''t encountered any trouble." "No, you don''t look well." "No..." "No!" Chen Qi interrupted firmly, leaving no room for the Flower Witch to argue. "Fen, what exactly happened?" The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi in confusion and murmured softly, "Is it that easy to tell?" She had already disguised her injuries, and her face always wore a smile. Of course, because the flowers on your head have already betrayed you... Chen Qi silently criticized in his mind. Chapter 236 Oh no, Im Surrounded by Water Elves (Two in One) ``` Seen through...Fen froze on the spot for a moment. "Fen, come with me." This wasn''t a good place for a chat...Chen Qi dusted off his hands covered in dust and led Fen to the dining room. "Fen, are you hungry?" Chen Qi asked, looking unusually thin as the Flower Witch. "I''m okay, I just had a meal..." Fen suddenly remembered the time he first met Chen Qi and they ate grass, saying so instinctively. Really not hungry?...Chen Qi showed a puzzled look. "Wakuvak! (Master! We''re hungry! Very hungry!)" The Second Deep Sea Sprite spoke for the stubborn Flower Witch. Lately, to save money and escape, the two hadn''t had much good food. Look, the flowers on the Flower Witch''s head have wilted, she''s become so hungry! The Flower Witch always had a habit of being stubborn about certain things. Chen Qi went to the kitchen, took out some fresh lemons, strawberries, and then butter, white sugar, and slowly mixed in eggs to create a delicate cake batter... Into the oven it went, then out it came. Last, he spread a layer of jam and cream, topping it with two decorative mint leaves. A simple fruit cake, no helping it, the Flower Witch was an irredeemable sweet tooth. "Wakuvak (Master! I want some too!)" The green Second Deep Sea Sprite said as such. "..." Chen Qi fell silent for a moment. This little guy who used to only need to drink seawater seems to have not only grown fat at the hands of the Flower Witch but also got his taste pampered by her. Of course, it''s not to exclude the possibility that the Flower Witch''s nutrient potions were too bitter. Chen Qi took some time to make a cup of strawberry juice for the Second Sprite. "Wakuvak! (Delicious!)" The Second Deep Sea Sprite drank the strawberry juice, the face turning red. Speaking of which, according to the research of Teaching Nation, water sprites inherently have the function to preserve freshness and clean dirt. Second, oh Second, at this rate, you''ll soon become a large-sized nutrient jelly, and an overly sweet version at that...Chen Qi found a stool and he and Fen sat down at the window seat in the dining room. Chen Qi spoke first: "Fen, talk about it, although I may not be able to help, speaking it out might relieve some pressure." Chen Qi remembered, the Flower Witch''s affairs involved many powerful beings of the Witch Sea, even ancient ones. It could be said that there is nothing simple related to her. Of course, it hadn''t reached that point yet since the Flower Witch herself was only a Third-order Transcendent. His current power made some simple tasks not a problem. Fen gently ate a small piece of cake, then softly began to speak: "I passed the trial left by the first Flower Witch and obtained the legendary Fourth Rank Occupation Card Flower Witch, but as a price, my body was penetrated by flowers, and my blood developed a huge problem... Also, my mind suffered great pollution, filled with many illusions. To cure this disease, the only way is the legendary Potion of Lucidity, Red Blood Origin Potion, but now, I can''t obtain these two potions, the ingredients for both are extremely hard to acquire." The Flower Witch ate the cake to ease the sadness in her heart. She had traveled all over Black Mine City, constantly on the move, even used her abilities to obtain large amounts of medicinal herbs. However, she still hadn''t found the Blood Origin Crystal and Lucid Grass. The Flower Witch hung her head low, sick, plus the black-gloved hands of the Black Whale Group put her, usually optimistic, even to the point of considering slamming into a wall. The Flower Witch poured out these troubles. Lucid grass, Blood Origin Crystal...Chen Qi listened quietly. Getting a Blood Origin Crystal wasn''t difficult; in the Witch Sea, Blood Blade Pirate Group controlled the C-grade crack ''Blood Castle,'' where a lot of Blood Origin Crystals could be produced. Blood Origin Crystals could temporarily enhance one''s Cup Phase power, even create Third Rank ''Blood Demon'' Occupation Cards; for a Second-tier Transcendent aiming to become a Third-tier Transcendent, this was a very useful item. Now, the Blood Blade Pirate Group was considered their friends. But lucid grass, that was entirely up to luck...Chen Qi spoke softly: "Blood Origin Crystal is not a problem, just buy it from the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and moreover, it seems the Blood Blade Pirate Group has some business with you..." That bunch of pirates from a navy background? Fen replied: "I know, but they are well-known pirates, it might be for my bounty." Chen Qi immediately denied: "No, the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s matter with you might relate to the Blade Witch..." Little Red Riding Hood sought the Flower Witch to solve the Blade Witch''s issue. "Witch?" A puzzled little flower bloomed above the Flower Witch''s head. The definition of a witch in the Witch Sea was exceedingly strict, to put it simply, they had to be related to the historical thirteen witches, thirteen witch occupation cards. Also, these thirteen witch occupation cards had very special properties; once a witch died, her witch card would return to the Land of Trial. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Flower Witch rubbed her forehead, her eyes shining: "Many witch occupation cards have been lost, the Blood Blade Pirate Group actually obtaining one of the witch occupation cards, that new leader, Lady Blood, is truly astonishing..." Lady Blood couldn''t possibly be the Blade Witch, Chen Qi rested his cheek in his hand and replied: "It shouldn''t be, but it looks like they don''t have any hostility, if we want a Blood Origin Crystal, we might as well go find them." Chen Qi said they could go...The Flower Witch stroked her chin. Indeed, although the Black Whale Group and she were archenemies, the Blood Blade Pirate Group, as an emerging group of pirates, was not necessarily out of reach. ``` Chapter 237 Oh no, Im Surrounded by Water Elves (Two in One)_2 Moreover, the longer she stayed in the Witch Sea, the more the Flower Witch realized that her powers had limits! She and Chen Qi both needed a reliable ally. "Hmm, if the other party is truly a witch, then I must meet them." The Flower Witch nodded lightly. "As for the awakening grass..." Chen Qi thought hard, but he had no idea where to find the awakening grass. The only way was to find the chameleon in the Shell Mall, which might solve the problem. But it also required a bit of luck... Chen Qi asked curiously "Fen, can an illusion counter an illusion?" The best way to defeat magic was with magic. "?" Fen once again showed a confused look. "Yes, an illusion can counter an illusion, but the key is that the illusion potion must be potent enough, and the illusion content of the potion can be neutralized by other materials with low harmfulness..." Fen''s face turned bright red, murmuring softly "For example, the Nightmare Liquid from an Enchanting Demon can create a pleasant dream..." Speaking of illusions, the most common are nightmare materials that deceive the senses, but due to the high demand from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom''s nobility, such items were even rarer than the awakening grass. "No, not that..." Chen Qi gently pulled out a butterfly from the backpack card, a silky blue butterfly. The Flower Witch and the Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 both tilted their heads, showing a thoughtful expression. "What is this? It looks very rare." "Illusion Dream Butterfly," Chen Qi answered softly. "Oh," The Flower Witch crossed her arms, looking as if she understood "So, it''s an Illusion Dream Butterfly, Illusion Dream Butterfly... wait! The legendary drop from the Dream Beast, Illusion Dream Butterfly!" The Flower Witch suddenly realized. Before her, was this the legendary material straight out of textbooks, a drop from the disaster beast! Once, her teacher had told her that to become a true Flower Witch, one must possess the strength to hunt disasters! But she had never succeeded; just seeing these disasters made her legs go weak. Yet Chen Qi had not only seen the Dream Beast but also survived and obtained its material. Chen Qi asked "Well? Can this material make an antidote?" "Qi! I request three minutes of thinking time!" The Flower Witch raised her hand. She needed a moment! "Hmm..." Chen Qi nodded lightly. Fen was shocked. Chen Qi had casually handed over the Illusion Dream Butterfly to her. No, that was not the point, why did he have an Illusion Dream Butterfly? Could it be that the Dream Beast found him destined and gave it to him? sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Speaking of which, the recent appearance of the Dream Beast near the coast, could it really be related to Chen Qi! That reporter lady was not lying! The Flower Witch confirmed "Qi, did you take part in the Dream Beast incident?" Chen Qi did not hide anything from the Flower Witch "Yes, I was unfortunately captured by people of the Black Whale Group and taken to the Dream Beast''s birthplace. Later, thanks to the Ice Witch''s seal, I managed to get the Illusion Dream Butterfly..." "What!" Fen blinked "Teacher''s seal... I see. However, Qi, you encounter big events way too often!" No, it was normal... Chen Qi thought to himself. As someone who frequently wandered in dangerous waters, his luck could only be considered average. Qi was indeed mysterious... Fen extended her right hand''s index finger, carefully receiving the Illusion Dream Butterfly: "The Illusion Dream Butterfly can generate targeted illusions and has a very high priority. Just a tiny bit of it, a tiny bit, can create the antidote... hmm, the leftover materials can be used to craft a special potion, one that can grant Floral Appearance insight and grand inspiration, a legendary potion!" "Floral Appearance insight?" Chen Qi was slightly startled. Floral Appearance insight, normally, was a special bonus that could only be obtained through a Floral Appearance Occupation Card! A potion that could grant Floral Appearance insight was already a testament to its value! The Flower Witch continued "Yes, and besides, the inspiration it provides can allow a talented Second Order Transcendent to rival the inspiration of a Third Rank Transcendent Book Aspect." To rival a Third Rank Book Aspect... Chen Qi was slightly taken aback. This Illusion Dream Butterfly might indeed be best handled by the Flower Witch. The main use of the Illusion Dream Butterfly was to forge Floral Appearance forbidden creations. But he did not have the skill to forge Floral Appearance forbidden creations, and moreover, his own Nature Form would likely not accommodate Floral Appearance forbidden creations. Handing the Illusion Dream Butterfly over to the pharmacist Flower Witch was already a very good choice. Chen Qi said softly "Then I leave it to you, Fen." "Eh?" Could she really be this trustworthy? This was a drop from a deep-sea disaster, wasn''t he afraid she would steal it... Chen Qi trusted her! Fen nodded silently, patting her chest "I will... do my best!" Fen finished the last bite of her cake, her whole body wobbling, her eyelids like heavy iron doors about to close. "Fen, how long has it been since you slept?" Fen shook her head, letting out a huge yawn "About 50 hours... because of the Black Gloves, right, Qi, you must be careful..." The Black Gloves were now in Black Mine City... Chen Qi frowned. Although the Black Gloves had been burned once, as a transcendent shadow release of the Black Whale Group and a cadre, his strength could not be underestimated. Most importantly, as someone who dealt with dirty work, the Black Gloves had many disgusting informants. At the same time, he could very quickly contact other cadres of the Black Whale Group. Chen Qi asked curiously "Fen, can you guarantee that you were not followed when you boarded my ship?" Chapter 238 Its Over, Im Surrounded by Water Elves (Two in One)_3 Fen nodded: "I can guarantee it!" Her inspiration perception was maxed out! "That''s good..." Chen Qi gently leaned back: "Once I get in touch with the Blood Blade Pirate Group, we will set off to meet the witch of the Blood Blade Pirate Group..." "Mmh." Chen Qi looked at the curved flower on the Flower Witch''s head: "Before that, Fen, treat your injuries first, then get a good night''s sleep. I''ll prepare a room for you later. Do you want to stay in my master bedroom or the Water Elf''s small room?" Both options seemed quite appealing... The Flower Witch hesitated for a moment and then answered thoughtfully: "The Water Elf''s room... Do you need my help with that... ?" Fen hugged Water Elf Number Two, who was drinking strawberry juice. "No need, just rest well, Fen, you''re in bad shape right now." Chen Qi said, then pondered the plans for the rest of the day. In a few days, he and the Flower Witch would probably be ready to head to the Blood Blade Pirate Group. He could try taking on a high-difficulty task. But before that, he still needed to master the Soul Origin skill and it would be best to have a Second-tier Hunter''s license. In Black Mine City, there were always some reckless folks and if every problem were solved with a blade, it would be exceptionally troublesome. Moreover, as expected, the subordinates in black gloves were likely all wanted criminals. Going to the Hunter Association could also yield more information. Chen Qi thought about it and decided he could go to the Hunter Association tomorrow to get a hunter''s license. As the "Black Hunter" of the Bounty Order, how could he not have a hunter''s license? Chen Qi stood up, took a fitted mattress from a box, and placed it in the Water Elf''s room, setting up a floor bedding. And Fen walked in, holding Deep Sea Water Elf Number Two. At that moment, Number One was practicing its new skill! Seeing Number One, Number Two immediately prepared to show off its muscles! To return to its master''s side, it must demonstrate that it was stronger than its big brother! Number Two wriggled out of Fen''s arms: "Waku Waku! (Brother! We meet again!)" It had become stronger! Stronger than its big brother! Now, it should truly be the big brother! "Waku Waku (Little brother)." Facing Number Two''s challenge, Deep Sea Water Elf Number One remained unmoved, merely using its intense aura from a disaster beast to make Deep Sea Water Elf Number Two shrink back. Seeing Number Two retreat, Number One slightly lifted its head: "Waku Waku (Little brother, you''ve also gotten stronger!)" Why, why! Despite having ventured out for so long, consuming countless awful-tasting potions, it still couldn''t defeat its big brother! Deep Sea Water Elf Number Two gathered its courage and charged: "Waku Waku (Brother! Let''s fight!)" "Waku Waku (Fight!)" Bang! Bang! Chen Qi crouched down, patting Number One and Number Two: "You two little guys, don''t get so excited late at night, go to sleep! It will disturb the Flower Witch!" "Waku Waku." Chen Qi stood up, softly speaking: "Fen, rest well, if the Deep Sea Elves bother you, just pat them, they will listen." Shouldn''t they keep fighting¡­ Fen nodded: "Mmh mmh mmh." After ensuring the Water Elves were quiet, Chen Qi yawned and returned to his bedroom to rest for a bit. The door slowly closed. Meanwhile, Fen stood still, looking around. Before her, seven deep-sea water elves blinked at her. Dammit, I''ve somehow been surrounded by water elves! Since she wasn''t given a pillow, Chen Qi probably wouldn''t blame her, this wasn''t pet abuse, right¡­ Fen carefully placed Number Two on the mattress and then lay down herself. Such a comfortable pillow, so soft... And covering herself with a small blanket, so warm... Fen covered her face with the blanket, staring blankly at the wooden ceiling and the Water Elves on the cat tree. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just this morning she had been wandering, yet tonight, she was sleeping in such a comfortable room. "So fortunate¡ª" If only these times could last a little longer, just a bit longer... Fen''s troubled thoughts drifted away with the sea breeze outside the ship, and without realizing it, she fell asleep hugging Number Three, turning to her side. Chapter 239 Speedrun Hunter Exam A new day. Chen Qi woke up early and changed into a more standard hunter outfit. A jacket, loose pants, non-slip black boots, a long tool belt, and a black hat. Adding a set of specially-made black combat underwear, it was the most common hunter gear in the Witch Sea. Chen Qi left the bedroom and checked the condition of the Flower Witch. Fen was tired and was still cuddling Number Three, drooling as she slept... She slept so soundly... He decided not to wake her up. She still had to make potions when she woke up... Chen Qi smiled slightly, left a note about his departure, instructed the Deep Sea Water Elf to watch the house, and then left the ship to head to the Hunter Association in Black Mine City. The Hunter Association was not far from the dock, located in the bustling commercial street. Chen Qi heard the roaring of steam on the street, the noise between hunter couples, and complaints about the uncleaned corpses causing congestion. The morning in Black Mine City was still so noisy... Chen Qi walked along the commercial street and asked a hardworking newsboy for the papers: "Give me a copy of the White Dove Times, one of the Witch Times, and a weather forecast from the meteorological bureau..." Chen Qi took the newspapers and checked them one by one. The White Dove Times reported on the Blood Blade Pirate Group and its reappearance in the Witch Sea. "Shock! After robbing the Ghost Ship, the Black Hunter returned to the Crack Sea! What is his purpose? Is he meeting with the witch? Or is it a larger conspiracy?" Why is this place also into shocking headlines... Chen Qi glanced over the newspaper. Chen Qi could vaguely hear discussions about this matter as he passed by, praising the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Although his reputation was very poor, defeating the Black Pig Shark was undoubtedly great news. And below the headline was a report on another maritime celebrity, the emerging Hai Ge, successor to the Deep Sea Hunter rival, Blue Beast. Recently, Hai Ge, using his own strength, killed a third-tier navy officer and robbed the governor of Black Mine City''s goods! Extremely arrogant! Even though Hai Ge was only third-tier, this man always managed to dominate the front pages. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that the White Dove Times headlines had often been occupied by this guy. This guy''s combat power was extremely absurd, absolutely one of the strongest third-order Transcendents in the Witch Sea. However, this guy had bad luck, as Hai Ge''s troubles had coincided with Chen Qi''s actions. Although Hai Ge''s strength was stronger, compared to the arrogant pirate Hai Ge, in the eyes of the press, the Black Hunter''s matters were still more newsworthy. In addition, there was the conflict between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because of the competition for crack resources, they had had several major clashes in a row, and a bloody battle was imminent. Also, there was the latest report from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau. According to their investigation, this Crack Tide was different from the past and did not show any signs of weakening. This Crack Tide, according to the meteorological bureau''s prediction, might coincide with the once-in-a-century Smiling Moon, potentially driving the entire sea into madness. It must be noted that under the Smiling Moon, the slightest breath of many monsters could kill thousands. In addition, the Witch Times reported about newly emerged powerful female pirates, gun master Lanni, and Red Braid, among others. The battle between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, hopefully, the Blood Blade Pirate Group could hold on a bit longer since the strength of the two groups was on completely different levels... Chen Qi kept the newspapers. "Here it is." Chen Qi stopped walking. In front of him stood a huge tall building. The Black Mine City branch of the Hunter Association adopted advanced steel frame structures, covered with exquisite copper plates. After being battered by rain and time, the entire building looked particularly dilapidated, forming a stark contrast with the new buildings on the commercial street. At the entrance of the Hunter Association was an enormous bulletin board for Bounty Orders. Apart from some fourth-order old monsters that were impossible to handle, the most prominent one was him... Black Hunter, Second-tier, bounty of twenty-eight million coins. The Navy was really willing to spend money. Why did they place me in the center... Chen Qi inwardly complained helplessly. Now, the Black Whale Group also knew he was here. He had to stay as alert as possible in Black Mine City. The bounty order for the Flower Witch had actually risen to forty million Shell Coins. The Navy must have confirmed that the Flower Witch held historical secrets. In addition, there was the Black Gloves. As a cadre of the Black Whale Group involved in many misdeeds, his bounty was only twenty-five million. Black Gloves'' bounty is lower than mine... after checking the bounty orders, Chen Qi walked straight into the association''s front lobby. "I am here to apply for a second-tier Hunter''s Certificate." The receptionist was a huge, hairy third-tier middle-aged man, equipped with a freshly forged "bear" from the workshop. He was one of the managers of the Black Mine City branch, Tie Xiong. Tie Xiong glanced at Chen Qi and, seeing no luxurious equipment on him, casually pushed a piece of paper to Chen Qi: "Fill out your nature form and profession, your skills and experience. Kid, times are different now. The issuance of the second-tier Hunter''s Certificate is stricter than you think!" "I know." Chen Qi took the paper from him. Being a hunter was a very prosperous profession in Shell Country. Unlike ordinary Transcendents, hunters are explorers of cracks, thus requiring high combat and exploration skills. Chapter 240 Speedrunning the Hunter Exam_2 Compared to the navy, company members, and pirates, Hunters were much freer. They didn''t need to be commanded by superiors. Freedom was the creed of the Hunter! Even if they joined a company, they retained the right to leave. That said, if they passed the assessment, most Hunters, unless they died or were dismissed, would never want to leave the company they joined for the rest of their lives. Moreover, the ultimate goal for the vast majority of Hunters was to join a big company. Most Hunters who were once free would become the company''s hunting dogs as they grew stronger. In the Witch Sea, truly powerful Hunters who pursued freedom and worked solo were extremely rare. Deep Sea Hunter was famous not only for his strength that surpassed legends but also because he was one of the few powerful beings who did not rely on any company. A career very suitable for me... Chen Qi picked up a pen and filled in his information on the newspaper. "First-tier chef, second-tier assassin, unique nature form is lamp..." The resume was a problem... Chen Qi fell into thought. The resumes required by the Hunter Association often consisted of tasks issued by the Hunter Association. However, he had no experience as a First-order Hunter. And the Black Hunter matters couldn''t be revealed. Chen Qi thought for a moment and wrote down his past experiences on Train No. 8 and the Dragon''s Rest Place. Tie Xiong took the paper and glanced over it. "Not bad, a Shadow Phase assassin who even cleared a D-class crack alone, you have some skills. However, this would be notable before the Crack Tide, in the current era, your resume is quite ordinary and may not even get you onto the New World''s ship. You should know that an outstanding Hunter should be bigger, stronger, and faster than other Transcendents!" Tie Xiong showed off his steel-like muscles. Though he spoke agreeably, could you stop showing off your muscles... Chen Qi frowned. With the advent of the Crack Tide, this place, which accepted wild Transcendents, gradually began to emphasize elitism. After scanning Chen Qi''s resume, Tie Xiong finally said: "Brother, your resume is too thin. I recommend you start as a First-order Hunter. Currently, the competition for the Second-tier Hunter''s certificate is very fierce! Of course, the benefits are better too!!" Tie Xiong went on to elaborate on some Hunter benefits and assessments. First, once you obtained the Second-tier Hunter''s certificate, you had the right to access information for free while also being able to purchase rare Transcendent items. Not only that, but the Second-tier Hunter''s certificate also gave you priority in hiring other Hunters. With the rise in benefits, the assessment had also become more complex than before. Simply put, there were three parts to the assessment. The first test was a basic quality test, namely fighting a specific monster. The second test was actual combat, where you needed to defeat competitors to qualify for the next round of tests. The third part was being assigned a task, and completing this task would officially earn you the Hunter''s certificate. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because of the Crack Tide, the number of Second Order Transcendents had multiplied, making the competition intensity more than ten times greater! To filter out truly powerful Hunters, the assessment difficulty had increased fivefold! Additionally, being a Hunter was a free profession that emphasized practical combat. It was extremely common to die during the test. Chen Qi was clear about the assessment process of the Hunter Association. "No, I am much stronger than the average Second Order Transcendent. Also, I hope to complete the assessment within one day." Tie Xiong rubbed his ears, thinking he had misheard. "What? Within one day?" "Yes, I have some matters to attend to, so the sooner, the better." Though this kid looked simple, he sure was arrogant! Tie Xiong checked Chen Qi''s resume again and laughed loudly. "The faster you take the assessment, the quicker you die. If you want to complete it in one day, I can only arrange for you to face some killers." The second part of the assessment was ''combat,'' so many people requested to change opponents when facing strong adversaries. Of course, in most cases, the Hunter Association refused these requests. Unless someone was willing to challenge those renowned Transcendents themselves. After finally confirming Chen Qi''s resume and identity and finding nothing else to do, Tie Xiong led him to the open-air battle arena inside the Hunter Association. At this moment, several Second Order Transcendents had already gathered in the open-air arena. Tie Xiong said coldly: "Many Transcendents lack the necessary common sense, blindly learning various breathing techniques, and blindly pursuing miraculous moves and releases, which eventually result in respiratory disorders and physical weakness!" "Now, there are quite a few Second Order Transcendents who haven''t mastered meditation and Body Forging Skill!" Tie Xiong turned back, raised his arm, and displayed his sturdy biceps. "Kid, though I don''t expect you to master Qi Power Transformation, I hope you''re not a Transcendent lacking common sense!" With that, he walked to three jars and asked: "Different adventurers have different roles in their teams. You are not here to be a logistics personnel, are you? For the first test: inspiration, strength, speed, choose one!" The weakest monster... Without hesitation, Chen Qi said: "Inspiration." "Good!" Tie Xiong violently opened the jar and applied a layer of protection to himself. In an instant, a creature sliced through the air, roaring as it flew by. Tie Xiong burst into laughter and began to explain: "Notice, this monster can only be..." Bang! Chen Qi took out the saw meat knife from his waist and thrust it in front of Tie Xiong''s face! A transparent creature twitched continuously on the knife. Transparent insects could only be observed with spiritual power, and were extremely hard to catch with the naked eye. Chapter 241 Speed Through the Hunter Exam_3 Tie Xiong looked at the sharp blade in front of him and took a deep breath: "Damn!" Spiritual Power insects possess the ability to hide their spiritual power. Usually, to catch an invisible insect, one needs to combine sound and trajectory to kill it. Yet, the opponent had captured the trail of the invisible insect right off the bat. Tie Xiong whispered quietly: "This guy''s inspiration, no wonder he''s of the Lamp Phase, such a promising seedling, it would be a waste not to go to the Meteorological Bureau..." Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Afterward, he came to his senses and clapped his hands: "Test passed." Chen Qi cracked a slight smile: "Please hurry up, I''m eager to get home after the next test." Get home? What does he mean? Is this person treating our Hunter Association like a low-tier crack grinder? Tie Xiong felt insulted. He couldn''t let him easily pass the Hunter test. The higher-ups just mentioned, the test''s difficulty must be increased... Tie Xiong stepped forward, looking around at the Second-order Transcendents surrounding him. This one''s equipment is too poor, this one''s agility is too poor, right, isn''t there a killer boxer!? Tie Xiong spread his arms and shouted towards a person in the far corner: "Black Fist, come here for a second!" As Tie Xiong spoke, a lean bald man approached Chen Qi. Though slim, the dark skin bore numerous scars and tattoos which represented those he had defeated. If on Earth, his track record would easily qualify him as a lightweight king. Tie Xiong said: "Let me introduce, Fighter Black Fist! In the Second-order Transcendent boxing matches, he holds an impressive 75% winning rate!! Also, he''s the most adept combatant among Blade Phase fighters!" Fighter? Chen Qi stroked his chin. The Fighter, regarded as the strongest among the Second Rank Blade Phase professions, enhances understanding of Blade Phase, close-quarters combat, and Qi Power learning ability, and also comes with a [Qi Power Burst] skill. Coupled with the corresponding Body Forging Skill and breathing techniques, even at Second Rank, this profession can master advanced Qi Power usage ''Qi Power Transformation''. Pure Blade Phase professions are often very strong in combat. Black Fist glanced at Chen Qi and said: "You''re a Shadow Phase Transcendent, right, not skilled in direct combat? Well, let''s separate for a while before we start fighting, to give you a chance for a sneak attack." Black Fist wrapped his hands with bandages, bearing in mind that Shadow Phase Transcendents were all skilful at sneaky, contemptible attacks. After speaking, a playful smile emerged on Black Fist''s face. This guy, teasing the rookie again... Tie Xiong coughed twice: "Our Hunter Association''s assessment tests real combat ability, but gentlemen, due to a recent surge in applicants for the test and someone renting the training facility, unfortunately, we can''t provide a real combat arena for you two... Thus, it''ll have to be like a ring match... unless, a few days later." "No, let''s start like this, I think this place is quite suitable." Chen Qi looked towards Black Fist and smiled slightly. Tie Xiong''s eyelids twitched. Black Fist grinned, assuming the starter stance of Phantom Fist: "Friend! You should show respect, no, reverence, to a person of the Blade Phase!" A Blade Phase Transcendent slaughtering ten fellow Transcendents of the same rank was not unheard of! Breathing Technique! Hot Furnace! His entire skin instantly became as hot as a blazing furnace. These two are really in a rush, completely failing to showcase our professionalism... Tie Xiong stepped back and said: "Begin." Black Fist suddenly stepped forward, his figure a blur under the enhancement of Hot Furnace. Movement technique! Shadow! Phantom Fist. Ten Sharp! Accompanied by a whooshing sound, ten very fast punches were delivered, hitting Chen Qi squarely in the chest! But the next second, Black Fist felt a stinging sensation in his hand, as black smoke continuously wafted from under Chen Qi''s clothes. The punches were quite fast, almost unavoidable... Chen Qi like a hunting wolf, kept a firm stare on Black Fist. The opponent''s breathing technique, named Hot Furnace, was an intermittent type of breathing technique. While it could match a Third-tier Transcendent''s breathing burst, it came at a cost ¡ª the breathing was intermittent ¡ª Black Fist struck several more punches! Agile steps, followed by Phantom Fist! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Qi intertwined Qi Power around his arms, bent to defend, and then found the right moment, during his opponent''s breathing break, to grab his fist. Then, he elbowed Black Fist''s chin! "You..." Black Fist gritted his teeth. Chen Qi did not waste words. Taking advantage of his opponent''s head reeling back, Chen Qi swiftly pulled out the Collector, aiming it at Black Fist''s chin, and fired a shot. Bang! Black Fist felt a huge tremor in his chin and the sensation of the bullet passing through his cheek, shuddering slightly. This Fighter, it seems, hadn''t been shot much before... Chen Qi''s finger rested lightly on the trigger, pushing it down. After all, Shell Country is an age of firearms! Blood and flesh fell from Black Fist''s cheek onto the ground. Accompanied by Chen Qi''s finger resting on the trigger. Black Fist, looking at Chen Qi, silently raised his hands! Black Fist, you''re surrendering already? Over already? Tie Xiong was dumbfounded, he had thought the two were equally matched. Ah, our Hunter Association has got a pretty impressive newbie... Watching Black Fist raise his hands, Tie Xiong glanced at the time. The time expended even surpassed that of the noble Levin with his pile of luxury equipment! This guy''s strength, on par with Levin. Tie Xiong coughed twice and said: "Sir, you''ve passed the second round of tests, please follow me to the conference room." Chapter 242 The Task of the Grey Hunter "Your strength has passed the test; come with me, and I''ll take you to the meeting room of our Black Mine City Hunter Division." Tie Xiong straightened his collar, gave up on showing off his muscles, and continued forward along the gravel path of the open-air training ground. The final assessment... Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his face and looked up at the sky. The day was blazing hot, and before he knew it, it was already noon. To complete the Hunter Association''s professional assessment within a day was indeed difficult. Chen Qi followed Tie Xiong''s footsteps up the spiral staircase to the Association''s towering headquarters. An antique iron door appeared before them. And just at that moment, a grey mouse scurried past his toes. The Boss is here! Tie Xiong instantly broke out into a cold sweat, stopped in his tracks, and then advised: "Newcomer, let me remind you that the Hunters are not as you imagine them to be, and our boss is not someone you should mess with." Then, Tie Xiong placed his hand on the door and slowly pushed it open: "Today happens to be the time when we update our assignments. Go inside and find our divisional Association President, Grey Mouse; he will assign you a task." Tie Xiong kindly reminded: "Lastly, take my advice: it''s best to keep a respectful fear of our boss''s words and learn to refuse properly. There are some things you can''t handle." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the Hunter Association, more daunting than being insulted and abused by high-ranking members, is taking on tasks that are beyond one''s own scale. Grey Mouse... Chen Qi vaguely remembered this person, as he walked into the Hunter Association''s conference area through the heavy iron door. The Hunter Association is an organization that upholds freedom, with exceptionally simple internal rules: accept a task, then complete it. Those who complete many tasks obtain more information and become the leaders of the Hunter Association organization. Chen Qi looked around. This was a meeting hall with a round table, and sitting around it were prestigious Third-order Transcendents. Third-tier Transcendents, before the Crack Tide, were all powerful leaders. However, at the moment, there were only three people at the round table, with most attendees being standing Second-order Transcendents. Three Third-tier Transcendents, and over thirty Second-tier Transcendents. And at the main seat of the round table sat a Hunter draped in a grey coat, wearing old Hunter garb underneath, while his right hand toyed with a pitiful little grey mouse. His face wasn''t very old, around thirty, but his hair was already graying, and the skin that showed was horribly withered, like dry bark. He was the division president of the Black Mine City Hunter Association, a Third-tier Blade Phase professional, Bounty Hunter. High-order Blade Phase profession... Chen Qi remembered this person. The individual was a well-known figure in Black Mine City and a very rare Bounty Hunter in the Witch Sea. This was a special profession that could complete bounty tasks to earn special currency and exchange for Transcendent items and attributes with greedy otherworldly merchants. As a Third-tier profession, he already had access to the special entity "Greed," and as a Blade Phase profession, he possessed formidable single-combat capabilities. And Grey Mouse was a veteran Bounty Hunter, known in the underworld as the Grey Hunter! Shell Country held vast knowledge of shell and Hammer Phases, and a Blade Phase often signified the power of direct combat, and without a doubt, Grey Mouse was among the best. Even with Residual Fire Touch, he would not be a match for the man, perhaps not even able to last thirty seconds... Chen Qi remembered that this division president was only a step away from becoming a Fourth Rank Legend. Besides, Grey Mouse had a vast network of connections behind him; he had tight links to the underworld, as well as deep connections with a Fourth Rank legendary Cardmaker. He held extremely special Skill Cards and a large number of general-purpose Skill Cards in his hands. And these Skill Cards could only be obtained by completing significant tasks in Black Mine City. In addition, Grey Mouse was also the pioneer of the underworld route, enabling one to enter the underground maps of the new-day world "the Gutter" through him. A pivotal figure in Black Mine City. Why would such a person appear in the conference room at this time? Normally, the boss of the Association wouldn''t preside over a mere Hunter meeting. Why? Could it be that Grey Mouse had some significant task? Chen Qi couldn''t help but speculate. As Chen Qi stepped into the meeting hall, Grey Mouse adjusted his hat and asked: "Newcomer?" "Yes, I''ve just completed the first two assessments, and I''m here for the last one." "Oh?" Grey Mouse''s eyes shifted slightly, and he folded his hands into a fist: "Newcomer, you should know that a new era has descended; with the arrival of the Crack Tide, we Hunters no longer need boring fringe elements. We need adventurers, the fearless who dare to complete any task. This means Hunters holding new Second-tier Hunter licenses must possess strength beyond the average Second-tier Transcendent!" What a hassle... Chen Qi felt an ominous sensation: "I am quite confident in my own abilities. Even if it''s a Blade Phase from the Black Blood Empire, I believe I can defeat them." Chen Qi twirled the collector in his hand. Normally, the host of this meeting should have been an ordinary Third-tier Transcendent. But he never expected that Grey Mouse would be the one presiding over this meeting, and even engaging him in direct conversation. Chapter 243 The Task of the Grey Hunter_2 A mouse climbed onto the brim of Grey Mouse''s hat and let out a squeaky sound. Grey Mouse touched the brim of his hat: "Rookie, my little mouse has told me that you''ve defeated Black Fist. In the past, Black Fist was a decent guy, but among the countless geniuses that emerge from Witch Sea, he is just an average person." Grey Mouse continued to speak: "However, defeating him proves that you are up to standard. But being a Hunter is not a profession about fighting and killing; it''s about adventure. Therefore, before awarding you a Hunter certificate, you need to complete one last ''simple'' mission." Grey Mouse placed emphasis on the word ''mission''. One last ''simple'' mission... Chen Qi looked around. Before coming in, Tie Xiong had reminded him to heed Grey Mouse''s words with respect. To others, a ''simple'' task from Grey Mouse might well be tantamount to taking a trip to hell. Meanwhile, other people also turned their gazes towards Grey Mouse. Grey Mouse looked at Chen Qi again, his lips curling into a faint smile: "Rookie, I happen to have three decent commissions here. How about it? It''s perfect timing since you''re joining us and are short of one mission. Do you want to take one?" Three commissions from Association Presidents... Chen Qi lightly tapped his belt around his waist. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Generally, commissions issued by Grey Mouse belong to high-difficulty missions within the Hunter Association. His goal was only to get a Second-tier Hunter certificate, and after returning to the ship, he still needed to discuss with Fen about heading to the Blood Blade Pirate Group. He couldn''t agree to it lightly... Chen Qi politely responded: "I fear my strength has not yet reached the point where I can take on missions at will. If it''s sufficient, I will consider the commission." The moment he finished speaking, a Third Rank Boxer said: "Rookie, you can just refuse if you want. I''ve got a ''punching bag'' task here. Black Mine City''s boxing gym is holding practical training, and there''s a rich lady..." Punching bag? Rich lady? Chen Qi was shocked. Aren''t there any normal tasks? Chen Qi suddenly realized that many Second-tier Hunters were looking at him with envious eyes. Helping a rich lady and a punching bag task seemed like decent tasks? Chen Qi swallowed, knowing he wouldn''t take on such tasks unless it was a last resort. And the next second, Grey Mouse interrupted the other: "Boxer, stop it. Your tasks are just torturing the rookies. Rookie! Don''t worry, they''re all quite simple!" "Alright, now it''s almost time. Today, I will update our commissions. These are the good commissions that I''ve gone to great pains to secure for you all, after running around Black Mine City." Immediately after, Grey Mouse casually tossed two commission papers onto the round table. Chen Qi stepped forward with the crowd, to examine the two freshly issued commissions. [Find clues about the great merchant Jin Li Commissioner: Magic Bullet Company Reward: Any weapon from Magic Bullet Company''s new X-series (can be exchanged for a lower model), five hundred thousand Shell Coins Deadline: 10 days Note: A big shot wants to buy something from this great merchant, inform him of the area where the merchant has appeared.] New X-series weapons... Chen Qi''s eyes flickered. These are regarded as extremely powerful firearms, usually only accessible through Hammer Phase related skills. As a mid-game weapon, they are considered quite powerful. The content is to look for Jin Li, the second-in-command of the Ice Witch Pirate Gang. These Fourth Rank Legends, due to their occupational missions, constantly travel through Witch Sea. But as Legends, the items they sell far exceed those of regular merchants. The crowd began to discuss among themselves. Then, Chen Qi looked at the second commission. [Kill the criminal Shadows under Black Glove] Commissioner: An anonymous merchant Experience more tales on empire Deadline: 2 days Description: The criminal Shadows under Black Glove saw something they should not have seen. They''ve been noticed visiting the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s distillery. Kill them before they return to the hands of Black Glove. Reward: A bottle of new, strength-boosting Potion, and a Qi Power-related Skill Card (can be exchanged for Shell Coins), five hundred thousand Shell Coins.] Upon reading the two commissions, a Second-tier Hunter couldn''t help but curse: "Damn it! Two more high-difficulty tasks! I''d rather be a gigolo!" Chen Qi analyzed for a moment. The first task, to locate Jin Li. Though Jin Li is a mild-mannered merchant, she is also a Legend Transcendent, and getting a clue about a Fourth Rank Legend is extremely difficult. The second task, to kill the criminal Shadows... Chen Qi stroked his chin in thought. Criminal Shadows are special Transcendents cultivated by Black Glove. Although they possess the aura of a Second-order Transcendent, they are essentially monstrous creations of experimentation, with inherently weak combat abilities. The difficulty of the task lies in the fact that if things go wrong, one could potentially offend both Black Glove and Blood Blade Pirate Group! Everyone shook their heads; both tasks were not easy. Grey Mouse slumped back: "Don''t be so loud, the tasks are a bit difficult, but the rewards are good, aren''t they?" The highly respected Third Rank Boxer sighed: "Grey Mouse, the Association doesn''t have spare Third Ranks to complete these tasks right now. I suggest you inform the commissioners sooner rather than later that we can''t take these two..." For some big powers, failing to complete a commission could easily incur their wrath. "Ah! Just give it a try, who knows? If Hunters only took on safe, manageable tasks, then they wouldn''t be called Hunters, right?" Chapter 244 The Task of the Grey Hunter_3 Grey Mouse smiled slightly and then took out another commission paper: "Oh, by the way, everyone, there''s one last mission!" Everyone''s eyes immediately brightened, and they crowded around. Chen Qi also walked over to take a look, his fingers subconsciously tightening. [Deliver a message to the Black Hunter Commissioner: White Dove Newspaper, Grey Hunter of the Hunter Association Deadline: One month Remarks: The White Dove Newspaper wants to interview the Black Hunter, and I also have some information to tell him.] "???" Chen Qi''s eyelid twitched. Why was there a commission for him, and why did the remarks say "I"? At that moment, the Boxer couldn''t help but clench his fists; they were rock hard! A legendary merchant Jin Li, a black glove, and now there''s a Black Hunter! Bang! He couldn''t help but slam the table and exclaimed loudly: "Grey Mouse, wasn''t the last job you took, looking for the Flower Witch for the Blood Blade Pirate Group, ridiculous enough? Now, what''s the meaning of this commission?" Grey Mouse''s tasks were getting tougher and tougher! Grey Mouse coughed twice: "Although the White Dove Newspaper also wants to find the Black Hunter, in reality, I have matters to discuss with him as well." What matters? Chen Qi showed a curious look. As a fine young man at sea, when did he ever get involved with the chairman of the Hunter Association? Could it be that the Bounty Hunters were after him? Chen Qi suddenly felt a chill. He faintly remembered that Bounty Hunters could purchase a very special tracking item in the ''shop''; as long as they had a drop of blood, a strand of hair, they could pursue their target across thousands of miles. Furthermore, as a Bounty Hunter, Grey Mouse''s tracking abilities were terrifying. Could it be that he was already on Grey Mouse''s ''bounty list''? Chen Qi felt a shudder of coldness. The others also started asking: "Grey Mouse, what do you need the Black Hunter for?" Grey Mouse crossed his arms, making a fist shape, and rested them on his chin: "My friends, don''t you think I sort of resemble the Black Hunter? Think about it, my nickname is Grey Hunter, and his is Black Hunter. What if someone mixes us up? Or thinks we have some kind of connection? Therefore, I want to change my title, but doing it directly feels a bit like burying my head in the sand, lacking a sense of ceremony. So, I''d like to negotiate with the Black Hunter, hoping he''d be willing to change his title. No, that''s probably not likely, he wouldn''t be too happy... If he could issue a statement clarifying that we have no relation, then I could change my name with a stronger sense of ceremony." Grey Mouse elaborated on his motivations and the details of the task. "So, this task isn''t difficult either because there''s no need to fight the Black Hunter; it''s just about delivering the message for me and the White Dove Newspaper to him, no fighting involved. I think it should be easy to complete!" Conveying the message to the Black Hunter, as if that''s easy? Easy my foot... The lips of the crowd quivered, almost spitting out colorful language. Grey Mouse coughed twice, lost in thought: "Right, I feel that the Black Hunter might share my sentiments when he comes across the title Grey Hunter; maybe I should inform him, to see if he minds my title?" As he finished speaking, the expressions of everyone could no longer be restrained; they all turned to look at Grey Mouse. These three tasks, easy my foot! And for such a reason, accepting a task from the commissioner of White Dove Newspaper. Everyone turned to the more rational and amiable Boxer for help. The Boxer, restraining his rock-hard fists, spoke again: "Grey Mouse, although the hunters here do have Second-tier Hunter licenses, they are only Second-order Transcendents. You should really consider our association''s manpower when accepting tasks. You should know that if the task is not completed, those big companies won''t just sit by idly! You better be aware, the Navy and other companies'' hunters, they all want this position, the title of chief of the Black Mine City Hunter Association." The Boxer shook his head; their Hunter Association chairman had taken on many such impossible missions in a row. Read new chapters at empire He continued: "Grey Mouse, didn''t the Red Hunter from Bonfire Company have similar thoughts? Why do you think this way?" Grey Mouse adjusted his hat: "It''s different, grey and black are very similar colors! And the Red Hunter is a woman." What are these two talking about? After listening, Chen Qi''s frown deepened. While grey and black are a bit similar, why change his nickname? And why make it so complicated? Why spend money to advertise in the newspaper? No, don''t try to understand their thought processes. The very nature of this is absurd. Chen Qi lamented helplessly. However, these two tasks are good ones! And the rewards are rich enough. The Blood Blade Pirate Group''s commission and the "Black Hunter" commission, though somewhat challenging, were not beyond his ability. Chen Qi stepped forward and picked up the two commission papers: "Grey Mouse, the maximum number of tasks a hunter can accept is four, right? I want to give these two a try." "???" Give them a try? Try what? Everyone was shaken and looked towards Chen Qi and the commission papers in his hands. At that moment, Grey Mouse spread his hands and blinked. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His sly glance seemed to say to everyone, see, the difficulties of the tasks I offer are not really high. This task! Even a rookie dares to accept it! And two at a time! Chapter 245 Im Here to Do a Task Smack! Smack! Smack! The Grey Mouse suddenly clapped his hands: "Good! As a Hunter, one should dare to undertake tasks that challenge and exceed one''s own limits. Timid acquiescence will only lead to being engulfed by the great waves!" All eyes involuntarily fell on the two bounty papers before Chen Qi. This kid, not only is he taking on missions, but he''s accepted the two with the highest danger coefficients! A newcomer actually dared to take on the tasks of the Black Glove and the Black Hunter, simply too audacious. The Black Hunter is currently shrouded in mystery, having just recently defeated the Black Pig Shark, and with his strength, killing this newcomer before him would be a piece of cake. Although the Black Glove is a masochist, his masochistic tendencies are only towards those stronger than him. As the executor of Black Glove''s dirty deeds, he could make Chen Qi die like an insect on the side of the street. The Grey Mouse propped his leg on the round table, his gaze scorching: "Newcomer! Although you''ve done well, the missions from our Hunter Association are not like outside commissions. If you fail to complete a mission, you must accept the corresponding punishment. If you fail, for these two tasks, you will have to pay a compensation of one hundred thousand Shell Coins each." This was the first time since the onset of the Crack Tide that a newcomer had dared to accept his mission. Remember, even the well-equipped Levin had waited a full five days before daring to accept the mission he posted. Chen Qi noticed that the Grey Mouse, with support, was looking at him with a heated gaze, as if he were a long-coveted lover in a dream. "I know." Chen Qi glanced over the two papers. To kill the Shadow of the criminal Black Glove, even if there were no commission from the Hunter Association, he would actively seek out this mission. However, his current strength was not enough to face the Black Glove alone. But, if the intelligence was correct and the target was located within the territory of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, the difficulty of the mission would decrease significantly. As for the mission concerning the Black Hunter, it was a great test... of his acting skills. The Boxer, unable to help himself, spoke up: "Do you really understand? Things are not as simple as you think. Our Hunter Association values freedom, which means that the moment you accepted that mission, you could already be in their sights... I advise you to give up this decision, to not let yourself suffer for nothing, to not let the hard-earned money..." ...the Boxer advised, seeing the newcomer as utterly reckless in his eyes. This person is quite nice... Chen Qi hadn''t paid much attention to this Transcendent before, he thought for a moment and said: "Thank you, I''ll be careful." "Anyone else?" The Grey Mouse looked around expectantly. The newcomer has accepted? Should these veterans show some indication? This guy isn''t just using the Hunter Association''s mission failure rules to extort money... The Boxer complained to himself before raising his right hand. Following Chen Qi''s lead, a total of ten people accepted the mission. Should they fail, it would cost the Hunter Association a total of one million in compensation. After everyone finished discussing, the Grey Mouse handed a more detailed mission brief, crumpled into a note, to Chen Qi: Read new chapters at empire "Newcomer, here is the detailed information about these two missions, keep it to yourself, okay? As a newcomer, you just need to complete half the mission to pass the evaluation, like finding the general direction of the Black Hunter or injuring a Shadow of the Black Glove... Well, in summary, you don''t need to complete the entire mission, rest assured, even if you fail, I will not ask for compensation." The Grey Mouse leaned forward slowly, his tone serious: "But remember, we in the Hunter Association are just a bunch of people who care about money, with no kinship, no brotherhood, and no love. If you ever find yourself in dire straits, we won''t even help collect your body. We''re just a place for posting commissions and completing them." A place for posting commissions... Chen Qi was momentarily struck by this thought. Shifting the responsibility of the outcome onto the commissioner and the one accepting the commission was one of the fundamental reasons for the Hunter Association''s continued existence. The Hunter Association is not an ''organization'' per se, but more akin to a temporarily established discussion group. In the company, if a mission fails, there will be cruel punishment, but there will also be support and protection. In the Hunter Association, however, all consequences must be borne by oneself. This also meant that once targeted by the Black Glove, Chen Qi could only rely on himself. The glint of determination in Grey Mouse''s eyes flickered; he didn''t want the newcomer to harbor too many emotions and expectations towards the Hunter Association. "I know, that''s exactly why I came to this place..." Chen Qi gave a slight smile, accepted the two mission papers, pushed open the door, and left. ... ... Black Mine City, the brewery, afternoon. Chen Qi changed into a common set of Hunter''s clothes and looked towards the brewery''s gate. In the Witch Sea, alcohol was an incredibly developed industry, and the Blood Blade Pirate Group owned many breweries. Among them, the Flower Wine popular across the Witch Sea was a product of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. At the moment, in front of the brewery''s gate, there were at least thirty armed guards. Chen Qi sat outside the brewery on a chair, holding a photograph, contemplating his next plan. According to the information provided by the Hunter Association, the Black Glove had dispatched five subordinates who had successfully infiltrated the brewery''s interior. Generally speaking, the simplest method would be to wait nearby the brewery and then look for a way to assassinate them. This method is too slow... Chen Qi pulled out the ''Blade'' Fenrir had given him. A token of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, this token alone was enough to command the people of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Directly using this token to command the ''Blood Blade Pirate Group''¡ªwould that be a better choice? If that''s the case... Chen Qi fell into thought. By doing so, it was somewhat likely that his identity and his connection with the Black Hunters would be exposed. But there were no better options, just try to bluff it through... Chen Qi changed into another set of Hunter''s clothes, covered his face, and walked towards the brewery''s gate. The moment he approached the brewery, the muzzles of three firearms were pointed at him. "Hey! Dammit! Kid! Who allowed you to dress like that and approach this place?" "Do you even know whose turf this is!" The guard captain at the door cursed fiercely and fired a shot into the sky. "I am Levin! I''m here to..." Chen Qi flipped his hand and pulled out a bright red dagger from underneath his clothes. "Levin! Blood Blade... executive..." The guard muttered, immediately had someone back off, and bowed in salute. The chief officers of the Blood Blade Pirate Group were all Third Rank experts! Not someone their rank-and-file guardsearning a few tens of thousands of Shell Coins a month could afford to provoke! "Is this dagger really this effective?" Chen Qi struggled to control his expression. He seemed to understand why this prop was one of the must-have items for the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Levin? I wonder under which esteemed officer of our Blood Blade Pirate Group you serve, Little Red Riding Hood, Fenrir, or perhaps the old general... the guard captain squeezed out a smile: "Sir, what brings you to our humble brewery? Are you here for a bottle of fresh Flower Wine?" Chen Qi thought for a moment and replied with a smile: "I''m here on a mission." S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 246 Welcome Back! ``` Task? What task? The guard captain looked puzzled. Chen Qi surveyed his surroundings and noticed that the guards were all keeping their distance from him. They will listen to my orders, right... Chen Qi spoke in a commanding tone: "Give me a map of the distillery, and don''t move from here. I''ll be back." "Okay, okay..." The guard captain was full of doubt yet managed to suppress his curiosity. If his salary had been higher, he might have mustered the courage to interrogate this mysterious officer! But now, he didn''t even have the authority to question. It''s that easy... Chen Qi took the map with both hands, pulled out the black blade wrapped in entwining bandages, and headed towards the distillery''s warehouse. Currently in the warehouse, more than a dozen laborers were strenuously moving barrels of liquor. According to the information provided by the client, the person with the black gloves should be one of these laborers. Seeing the blade at Chen Qi''s waist, an old laborer''s face filled with difficulty as he stepped back: "Sir, sir, didn''t you say you would never use us for experiments..." Recently, many factories in Black Mine City had been plagued by numerous disappearances of miners, causing widespread panic. "Everyone, rest assured, I am only here to find some shadows." Looking at the many busy laborers, Chen Qi couldn''t help but frown. Dove''s Sensing! As he activated his sensing ability, the spiritual power fields around the people began to emerge slowly, but to his surprise, most of them had an exceedingly thin layer of spiritual power field. Is the information incorrect? Or is my sensing weak? Can''t identify them... Chen Qi gripped the black blade tightly in his hand. Could the subordinates of Black Gloves, aside from the criminal shadows that followed, be capable of concealing their own spiritual power fields? Although he had higher inspiration, his sensing skills were relatively ordinary. I need to change my approach... Chen Qi''s leather glove gripped the black blade tightly as he walked into the crowd. People under Black Gloves should all have shadow affinity... Since he had an affinity for shadows, he might be able to detect something. And, as he approached a laborer who was nearly two meters tall, he faintly sensed a trace of shadow affinity. "Found one." Chen Qi casually remarked, turning his head. And in that instant, the sound of breaking bones began to pull and stretch. "Damn it! Where did you come from?" The shadow of the laborer beside him began to distort as if pulled by an invisible force, gradually lifting off the ground and turning into a mass of pitch-black, flowing shadow, then like twisted liquid, it formed into a peculiar suit of black fur armor! A monster covered in black fur swung a fist the size of a pot at him! Burst. Upwards Slash! Chen Qi drew his black blade in one swift motion and slashed upwards, bisecting the shadow creature at the waist. Accompanied by black blood spilling onto the ground... Chen Qi silently struck another blow behind him, defeating another shadow monster. Immediately afterward, shadows started to appear on three other people as well. As they ran, they shouted loudly: "Black Gloves won''t let you off, Black Whale won''t..." Slash! Chen Qi didn''t give them time to speak. He quickly advanced and cut down the three monsters created by Black Gloves. With each raise and fall of his blade, blood sprayed, and these shadow monsters became corpses on the ground. So weak... Chen Qi couldn''t help but feel disappointed. He had thought they were weak, but he hadn''t expected them to be even weaker than he had imagined. Not a single one could withstand a single blow. The other laborers looked towards Chen Qi, their faces filled with terror. "Don''t move, take a break, and rest assured, I won''t hurt you..." Task complete! Chen Qi crouched down to examine the corpses. Although he had completed his task, he faintly sensed something amiss. These people were weak, too weak, unusually so¡ª Their bodies'' strength was even inferior to that of a First Order book-affinity Transcendent. Most of their bodies were frail, and usually, the stronger the spiritual power field, the stronger the power. Moreover, the pitch-black shadows on their bodies seemed to be shapeable... A Second-tier shadow-affinity Transcendent''s shadow disguise technique? Chen Qi couldn''t help but think. This Transcendent Skill could change one''s height and appearance, considered a fairly practical ability. However, these people clearly didn''t have the spiritual power field or strength of Second-tier. And the price of their power was their weak spiritual power field. These people, they could conceal their spiritual power while changing their appearance? A special Transcendent, dedicated to hiding spiritual power and identity. In terms of rarity, they might surpass common combat Transcendents. After all, few would pay attention to a person with a weak spiritual power field. Such Transcendents were exceedingly rare. Even among Black Gloves'' subordinates, there definitely wouldn''t be more than ten. And here, there were no less than five such Transcendents! Quite the expenditure... Chen Qi turned to the labor foreman nearby: "When did these few people come? And what were they doing?" The labor foreman hesitated to answer: "About three months ago, I think. They were mainly responsible for transporting goods, very diligent. They have wives to support at home and are honest folk. We really don''t know anything..." ``` The foreman of the porters seemed to shrink in on himself, terrified that Chen Qi would cut him down. Three months ago? Chen Qi stroked his chin and asked, "What kind of wine were they transporting?" "Flower wine¡­ the wine that''s reserved for distinguished guests¡­" Chen Qi suddenly felt a chill. Before, on Fenrir''s ship, Fenrir had offered him plenty of wine. I haven''t been poisoned, have I? In the Witch Sea, there are some extremely special poisons. "Let me see the wine they were transporting." "Okay, okay, this is what they just brought in." The porter handed a barrel filled with flower wine to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took a bottle of wine out of the barrel and then carefully examined it. Inside the bottle, there were some tiny black hair-like pieces floating around, but as time passed, these black pieces were dissolving continuously and slowly disappearing into the wine. From the outside, there appeared to be nothing wrong! They disappeared so quickly¡­ Chen Qi was startled. "This wine? Is it for the ships?" Chen Qi confirmed once again. "Yes, yes¡­" The porter stuttered. These poisons must be the creation of some special crack. The people from the Black Whale Group had actually infiltrated the winery and poisoned it. And they had been doing it for a full three months! This task he was on seemed to have snagged a big fish! Chen Qi stood up and rubbed his hands together. Typically, poisons of this invisible kind wouldn''t be too potent. And with Pharmacist Flower Witch at Chen Qi''s back, even if he were to be afflicted with a potent poison, it wouldn''t be a big problem. As long as he still had a breath left, Flower Witch could save him! But for the Blood Blade Pirate Group, this was a fatal blow. Chen Qi took two bottles of the wine, planning to go back and request Flower Witch''s help: "I understand now." Then, after confirming there was no other business, he instructed the winery staff to deal with the matter and to disguise it. This was more important than he had imagined. Discover stories at empire To prevent any major figures from getting involved¡­ Chen Qi left the winery as quickly as possible. After Chen Qi departed, the plump security chief was incredulous. At this time, when the Blood Blade Pirate Group was without a leader, someone actually came to their winery and uncovered the Black Whale Group''s scheme. In terms of efficiency, it was nothing like their Blood Blade Pirate Group! The guard looked at the many barrels of flower wine in the warehouse. Consider that these were destined for the officers'' ships! If it weren''t for that person, this wine was meant to be sent to the frontline! If the frontline had drunk this wine! The consequences would be unimaginable! "Who is this Levin under exactly!" The security chief couldn''t help but marvel, immediately walked to the security room, and activated the radio communication device. "Hello, is this Lord Fenrir? I have an urgent matter to report." The security chief was very anxious. Unexpectedly, the voice on the other end was very soft. "No, I am Lady Blood." "Lady Blood?" Lady Blood! The security chief was jolted with surprise; the wife of the current leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was actually together with Lord Fenrir. ... ... At dusk, the docks of Black Mine City were draped in a tender golden glow, as if gently caressed by time, appearing exceptionally tranquil and serene. "Phew¡­ task completed¡­ so tired¡­" Chen Qi stretched his weary body, heading towards his cabin ship. He had completed the mission too quickly; it would be best to wait another day for things to ferment before seeking out Grey Rat for the mission reward. On the ship, the cloaked Flower Witch sniffed the air, then lowered her head to look into the distance. It''s Chen Qi''s scent! "Welcome back, Qi!" Flower Witch immediately leaped from the ship, waving and smiling at Chen Qi. "Mm." Chen Qi walked forward. But the moment he approached Flower Witch, Chen Qi noticed her cloak begin to wriggle frantically. "??" A faint smile appeared on the Flower Witch''s lips. Something isn''t quite right¡­ Chen Qi paused in his steps. Something was very off, incredibly, it was off by a factor of eleven! The undulation of Flower Witch''s cloak, wasn''t it a bit too violent? S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And he faintly heard the screams of the Water Elves¡­ Chapter 247 Flower Witchs Spectacular Culinary Skills Flower Witch tried to maintain her usual expression: "Qi, you''re back!" "Yes, Fen, do you have some good news?" Why did Flower Witch seem so happy... Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that nothing significant had happened on Flower Witch''s end. "Hehe~" Fen led Chen Qi onto the houseboat, then asked, "Qi, you should know about my future legendary title, right?" Experience tales at empire The future title, Fen''s dream was to fulfill the legacy of the Ice Witch, and then become the new Legend... Chen Qi recalled for a moment: "Um¡­ Vegetable Witch?" You really do remember! Fen couldn''t help but curl up the corners of her mouth and continued, "You should know that this title is not only elegant, but also has many meanings." Is this title really elegant? I feel it''s not as good as Land God Witch... Chen Qi couldn''t help but retort. Fen wiped her nose: "Actually, my cooking skills are quite proficient!" Chen Qi sniffed, there seemed to be a scent of vegetables on the boat. Now, it was dusk, just in time for dinner! Flower Witch had prepared the dishes in advance. Flower Witch can cook too... Chen Qi had to marvel that Fen, coming from nobility, truly differed in many ways from most nobles. Unless it is nobles in relevant professions, it is rare for nobles to cook for themselves. Now, his Spiritual Power Points were still plentiful, and he had also done some tasks that morning. Perfect, dinner could be enjoyed with Flower Witch''s cuisine! Excited, Chen Qi followed Flower Witch into the dining room. At that moment, aside from him and Fen, there were seven pitiful, helpless deep-sea Water Elves at the table. However, instead of the deep-sea Water Elves, Chen Qi''s eyes were immediately drawn to the green glow on the table. Elf mushroom soup, hair-like seaweed soup, green slime jelly, vegetable salad, dew fruit juice... All were transcendent delicacies! Chen Qi swallowed hard. This was his first time seeing such a green-hued dinner in the New Sun World. Flower Witch took off her cape, revealing her face. At this moment, her facial wounds had healed, and her face was once again covered with vibrant flowers. Flower Witch said proudly: "Hehe, the skills I''ve learned are exquisite culinary arts!" "That''s a lot though." Chen Qi looked at the large spread of dishes. Even with his increased appetite, it would be difficult to digest such a vast amount of food all at once. "???" Fen touched her nose: "The rest is for the Water Elves." Water Elves? Chen Qi was slightly startled and looked at the Water Elves on the table. He saw a big bowl filled with a large amount of green liquid, the entire soup resembling an evil potion mixed by a witch in the depths of a forest. Deep-sea Water Elf number two calmly drank a cup of the green soup and said to the other Water Elves: "Wakuvaku (Too weak! To become stronger, you must be brave like me!)" Deep-sea Water Elf number two bravely took another sip. If number two likes it, that''s good... Fen proudly said: "These are the dishes taught by my teacher and nanny! Unlike ordinary dishes, they are extremely rich in nutrients! And, they can rapidly develop pets when consumed!" Deep-sea Water Elf number one looked at the green dish, its face showing terror: "Wakuvaku (Master! Can this really be consumed?)" Chen Qi slowly looked down. There, number three had already collapsed on the ground, unable to rise again! And from its mouth oozed the green liquid. Number four advanced, tasted a sip, and instantly hopped around before falling to the ground. Two deep-sea Water Elves had fallen already! "..." Are you sure you''re not making some dark creature cuisine? Chen Qi took a deep breath, then looked again at the deep-sea Water Elves and the eagerly expecting Flower Witch. "You have a taste..." The little yellow flowers on Flower Witch''s head moved about, she was very eager for Chen Qi''s appraisal. It seems I have no way to back out... The rice was awful, but out of politeness, he felt he had no choice but to eat it... Chen Qi sat down, picked up a small bowl, and scooped up a bowl of a mysterious green oily liquid with a spoon. Everything had to be tried... As a Light Seer, he should maintain his curiosity. Chen Qi abruptly grabbed the bowl and gulped down the mysterious liquid. "Hiss..." The green oily liquid exploded on his taste buds and then swept through his body! Heart-strengthening bitter gourd, blood-improving kelp, strength-boosting spinach, eyesight-enhancing beta-carotene, and waist-strengthening Transcendent chives... This tiny soup contained at least ten types of highly nutritious Transcendent vegetables. [You have consumed the Vegetable Fortifying Soup, constitution +1, strength +1, and a slight increase in disease resistance for a short time.] It could even add attributes... Chen Qi muttered softly. Lately, his attributes had hit a bottleneck. So that''s it, the Flower Witch''s cooking skills were indeed formidable. This method of juicing all the vegetables and then mixing them together while ensuring the effects blended without conflict! Chen Qi looked at the Flower Witch''s small hands still holding some vegetable leaves. Fen must have spent quite some time on this dish. But! It tasted horrible! Super horrible! Chen Qi suppressed his feeling of nausea and consumed the bowl of liquid in one go. It''s all tonics! Fen asked: "How is it?" Chen Qi suppressed the urge to vomit: "It''s good, besides being unpalatable, it has no other flaws!" "Ah... Is it that bad!" A sad little blue flower immediately sprouted from the top of the Flower Witch''s head. She had a rich experience of eating grass and taking potions, hence already losing her ability to judge many dishes. "It''s very bitter..." Chen Qi couldn''t describe his feelings at the moment and glanced at Water Elf Number Two. Water Elf Number Two, fearless, drank the green fortifying soup as if it were just water. "Number Two..." Chen Qi couldn''t believe it. Before, Number Two was just a meek Water Elf. But now, Water Elf Number Two seemed to have adapted to it all: "Waku Waku (Master! For strength! I am willing to endure everything, wow!)". S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Waku Waku (To return to master''s embrace! I must become stronger!)". For tremendous strength, eating a disgusting meal was nothing! Water Elf Number Two was resolute. Hiss... Chen Qi was surprised; he never thought that one day he would be dragged into this by his own pet creature. The Flower Witch tasted it again and whispered very softly: "Sorry, sorry, I''ve been eating these since I was young, so I thought..." The Flower Witch took out a freshly baked flower cake and handed it to Chen Qi. Due to various reasons, Fen had been taking medicine for a blood disease since she was young, and with her extensive experience in eating grass, she had much higher tolerance for this type of food than most people. This also led to her misjudgment of the taste of food. Cake... Chen Qi curiously took a bite of the cake. After tasting the slightly bitter yet lingering "green soup", his mouth seemed to still retain the freshness bestowed by nature. But the sweetness of the cake, like the warm sunshine in spring, instantly dispelled all the previous bitterness and cold! Super delicious flower cake... Chen Qi even felt that, even a cake enhanced with Soul Seasoning couldn''t compare to the one before him. The Flower Witch really could cook... Though only desserts. "Delicious!!" Chen Qi praised sincerely. Hehe... The Flower Witch took a small sip of the green soup and smiled proudly. Immediately after, she took out a bottle of potion from her backpack card that looked as dreamy as the stars. "Qi, the potion made with the Illusion Dream Butterfly as the main ingredient is ready!" "??" So fast... Chen Qi slowly savored another bite of the elf mushroom, surprised as he looked at the potion in Fen''s hand. Chapter 248 Illusion Dream Potion! Drink! The Illusion Dream Potion from the Dream Beast, so quickly, worthy of the Flower Witch... Chen Qi took the potion from Fen''s hand. [Illusion Dream Potion: Nature Form: Floral Description: A transcendent potion born from the hands of a witch, containing part of the power of a disaster beast. This power is perfectly neutralized by other medicinal materials, resulting in a dreamlike color. Usage Conditions: Constitution 20, inspiration 40, and a minor amount of mental resistance (if mental resistance is insufficient, there''s a high probability of having nightmares and encountering nightmarish assaults). Effect: Gain minor floral appearance understanding, minor illusion resistance, inspiration increased by 10 points, minor enhancement of spiritual power origin, minor increase in spiritual power control, increased illusion skill talent, and temporarily increased likelihood of dreaming (lasting about twenty days). Note: Fen added many rare transcendent medicinal materials while making this potion! After consumption, it also provides a special constitution boost!] Chen Qi looked at the dense list of benefits. Undoubtedly, this was an extremely powerful potion. Most importantly, it was the understanding of floral appearance skills, which meant a significant increase in the range of skill choices for him. Additionally, spiritual power origin and spiritual power control were two very rare enhancements. Spiritual power origin could comprehensively increase the power of his qi. Spiritual power control, simply put, was a further application of spiritual power, usually requiring third-tier strength to qualify for learning. Unexpectedly, he could directly gain minor spiritual power control through the potion. Although it was just a minor increase, it meant he could now directly master high-tier, intricate skills like qi power transformation. "Thank you very much!" Chen Qi did not hesitate and drank the Illusion Dream Potion in one gulp. The icy liquid slid down his throat, instantly transforming into a warm current that quickly spread throughout his body. It felt as though every inch of his skin and every bone had undergone the cleansing of dewdrops. Oh? Drinking it directly? The Flower Witch was surprised, as she had not yet explained the safety instructions for consumption. "Phew..." Chen Qi took a deep breath, feeling the power in his blood and the scenes in his mind. Beneath the sea of spiritual power representing his strength, a colorful little flower gradually appeared. [You have consumed the Illusion Dream Potion, gained the corresponding benefits, and additionally gained 3 points of strength, and an increase in recovery ability and energy (temporary, lasting about a day).] "How is it? Are you okay?" Fen asked concernedly, as any potion could potentially have side effects, and blindly consuming materials from a disaster beast could even lead to distortion. "It feels pretty good! My constitution now is enough to withstand this potion." Chen Qi smiled slightly, looked around, and then ate a small piece of elf mushroom. Even though it tasted awful, it was a good thing that could enhance attributes! Even Water Elf No. 2 could eat it! Chen Qi did not hesitate any longer and began to enjoy the Flower Witch''s cooking. "Wakuwa Wakuwa (Master is eating...)" Seeing Chen Qi and No. 2''s actions, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 decided to bravely try the Flower Witch''s dishes. Relying on a strong will, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 successfully withstood these medicinal materials. Chen Qi patted No. 1''s little head: "Fen, you don''t need to make nutritious food for other water elves, but you can try giving No. 2 more food. I can feel that No. 2 has become very strong." Chen Qi realized that the Flower Witch was currently not wealthy. Most of her medicinal materials came from the Black Land and the Journey to the Crack. However, with the support of numerous potions, Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 had really grown stronger and even harbored a faint power of further evolution! Most crucially, No. 2 could actually continuously consume so many days of nutritious supplements. Water elves were weak but were immensely compatible pet beasts, possessing infinite evolutionary potential. "I understand..." The Flower Witch whispered, suddenly realizing she had been wasting medicinal materials. "By the way, Fen, I have something to show you. Could you please help me identify it?" Chen Qi took out the flower wine he had obtained from the brewery from his backpack card and handed it to Fen. Wine, and it''s high concentration... Fen blushed and said: "I''m not very good at drinking wine; I get drunk easily...." No, Flower Witch, you misunderstood; this isn''t for you to drink... Chen Qi briefly explained the origin of the wine to the Flower Witch. The Black Gloves had specially dispatched a transcendent who could hide the spirit power field just to poison this wine. However, Chen Qi only had a rough guess about the specific effects of these poisons. Proper identification had to be left to the professionals. Despite being a pharmacist, Fen was inherently also a small poison maker. Hmm, the Flower Witch had the potential to become a deadly poison master... Chen Qi thought as he looked at the nutritious meal before him. I see, it''s poisoned... Fen took out a small white flower from her backpack card and then inserted it into the wine bottle. The next moment, the white flower turned bright red. Unexpectedly, the flower did not wither but instead grew tiny thorns, even starting to move toward Fen''s fingers. Fen frowned instantly: "Invisible poison of the cup, blood poison, Qi, have you heard of Blood Mage?" Blood Mage? Chen Qi pondered. Corpse Shepherds and Necromancers were popular professions, related to the void and shadow phases. Due to the special nature of these forms, not many people chose this path. But Blood Mage, as a cup phase profession, could control blood at the third rank, enabling them to manipulate bodies. Due to their own spirit power field, Blood Mages usually couldn''t directly control others'' blood. However, if they could feed the opponent specific items in advance, Blood Mages could break this limitation and achieve victories against stronger opponents. Historically, there were cases where powerful Blade Phase Legends fell to Blood Mages. This was an extremely powerful, disgusting, and bloody profession... "Fen, are you saying that this poison is specially crafted for Blood Mages?" Fen nodded: "Yes, and this poison was made by a top-level pharmacist, whose level might surpass mine, no, in poison making, he is far above me!" Explore stories on empire Above you! Chen Qi was stunned. A poison maker superior to the Flower Witch, if from the Black Whale Group, was likely either hidden elders in the Mist Sea or forbidden creatures imprisoned in the seabed jail. Such a grand gesture! Chen Qi thought silently. The Black Whale Group had made many preparations to kill the Blood Blade Pirate Group. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen continued: "If this poison were slightly enhanced and combined with a Blood Mage, even a powerful third-tier transcendent could explode instantly, becoming a weapon in the Blood Mage''s hands." A weapon of the Blood Mage, which means that the Black Whale Group planned to dispatch a Blood Mage... Chen Qi looked at the flower wine before him. If this wine reached the hands of the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s officers, it would be a colossal disaster. Had he unknowingly helped the Blood Blade Pirate Group solve a major problem... Chen Qi thought to himself. In that case, when he met with the Blood Blade Pirate Group later, he could use it as leverage. Chen Qi took another bite of the flower cake. After tomorrow, once he received Hui Shu''s reward, he and the Flower Witch could set off to meet the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chapter 249 Hound Step However, this journey was fraught with danger... Chen Qi vaguely remembered that once the Flower Witch boarded the ship, the Blood Blade Pirate Group would embark on a perilous voyage. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi stared at Fen''s face: "By the way, Fen, how''s your injury?" Fen moved the flower from her right eye, revealing it. Close to that bloodshot eye, there were still some red scars and traces of blood that hadn''t been cleaned up. The Flower Witch herself suffered from Blood Flower Disease, and combined with the blood disease from the trial, her entire body was extremely fragile. Fen replied softly: "Thanks to the potions made by the Illusion Dream Butterfly, my spirits are temporarily stable, but I still have nightmares occasionally. However, the blood disease remains a huge issue." We need to get Blood Origin Crystals as soon as possible... Chen Qi pondered. By tomorrow noon, the information about the assassination of the Shadow of Crime should reach the Hunter Association. After collecting the task, it would be almost time to head to the base of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chen Qi said: "Fen, we will head to the Blood Blade Pirate Group tomorrow night." Tomorrow? Isn''t that too soon? No, these matters must be dealt with before the arrival of the Smiling Moon... Fen nodded seriously: "Rest assured, Qi! I''ve become stronger! With me here, if the Blood Blade Pirate Group dares to come at us, I''ll show them the power of release!" Fen waved her little fist in the air. After undergoing the trial, she had gained mature combat experience! Fen was confident that as long as they didn''t encounter legends or sea beasts, she was invincible at the Third Rank! And Water Elf No.2 condensed two small water fists and waved them in the air. The Blood Blade Pirate Group shouldn''t be a worry, but this trip still seemed fraught with danger... Chen Qi ate a piece of cake. In the conflict between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, even someone as strong as the Flower Witch couldn''t guarantee her safety in the battle. ... ... The next noon, on the commercial street of Black Mine City. A sudden storm swept through Black Mine City, and a large number of papers fluttered over the commercial street. "One copy of today''s newspaper, please." Chen Qi, as usual, bought a newspaper at the newspaper stand on his way to the Hunter Association. The top headline was about the Blood Blade Pirate Group attacking the Black Whale Group. Last night, the Blood Blade Pirate Group launched a surprise attack, severely damaging the Black Whale Group''s island. "A retaliatory action because of what happened yesterday?" Stay updated through empire Chen Qi shook his head, and the next second, as he arrived in front of the Hunter Association headquarters, he felt a gaze upon him. Three well-equipped hunters, like fierce beasts, were fixing their beastly stares on Chen Qi. The three hunters were discussing among themselves. "Is this guy a newbie too? Could he be the assassin?" "Is it him? You must be joking, completing that mission and daring to come back?" "That was an A-rank mission reward, enough to drive everyone crazy. Besides, even if Black Gloves are brazen, they wouldn''t show up in front of the Hui Shu leader." "That guy! He dared to break into the base of the Blood Blade Pirate Group alone? Truly bold!" They were discussing yesterday''s events... Chen Qi frowned, looking down. Underfoot was a fresh bounty order. #Black Gloves: Anyone who captures the hunter who assassinated our members will be rewarded a million shell coins and a C-rank Skill Card of any nature form by the Black Whale Group!# The task issued by Black Gloves... Chen Qi carefully inspected the task. In the simple text, he could feel the hysterical anger of Black Gloves. The reaction of Black Gloves was quick, he issued a bounty so swiftly... Chen Qi thought it wasn''t a good sign. The actions in Black Mine City were even more dangerous than he had imagined. Chen Qi looked toward the hunters. One of the hunters muttered: "Newbie? Do you have any leads on this guy?" Chen Qi smiled: "No, and I don''t want to get involved in this either. Besides, it seems pretty dangerous." The Hunter Association advocated for freedom, and thus it was essentially a mixed bag of characters. Although officially, the Hunter Association did not allow the issuing or taking of pirate group tasks, in reality, many hunters still helped pirate groups if the reward was sufficient. Even the leader Hui Shu would occasionally turn a blind eye and take on pirate group tasks. The hunter grinned: "Is that so? The reward is quite substantial, after all. Capturing one person is simpler than clearing a crack!" So reckless... Chen Qi said: "Not necessarily, you might die even faster. Even if you capture him, are you sure the Blood Blade Pirate Group will let you go?" "..." The group swallowed nervously; the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s influence in Black Mine City was significant. These rag-tag hunters posed no real threat to him, but hopefully, Black Gloves'' task wouldn''t attract powerful bounty hunters... Chen Qi ignored them and walked inside the Hunter Association building. Chen Qi climbed up the spiral staircase to the top floor, The task he took was directly under Hui Shu and ultimately required him to go to Hui Shu''s office to collect the reward. Due to Hui Shu''s personal habits, this didn''t need any notification. "Hui Shu, I''m here to complete the task." Chen Qi walked down the corridor, knocked on the door, pushed open the heavy oak door carved with a gold blade, and entered the room inside. Hui Shu''s office was quite large, with a spacious, solid wood desk in the center. Scattered on it were several thick history books, some documents, and a detailed map of Black Mine City''s waters, marked with various colored annotations, showing the leader''s familiarity and control of Black Mine City. Chapter 250 Hound Step_2 ``` "Grey Rat!" Chen Qi called out again. There was no response. White Dove perception! Chen Qi prepared to retreat, but in the next moment, his spiritual power perception faintly detected something amiss. Behind me... Chen Qi turned sideways, towards the glass cabinet. Through the reflection on the glass, one could faintly make out a figure slowly emerging from the grey mist behind him, putting a rolled cigarette in his mouth, placing a rat in his hat, then elegantly donning his grey hat. Explore more adventures at empire Fog Walking Technique, Mouse Taming Technique, both are high-order skills... Chen Qi silently remarked: "Grey Rat, I came to you to complete a mission." Grey Rat cocked his head, looking towards the cabinet in front of Chen Qi: "Indeed, your perception is quite good. I had completely concealed my sound, yet you were still able to easily find me." Grey Rat walked in front of Chen Qi: "You complete missions too quickly, actually managing to find that group skilled in concealment. I even thought you had paid someone from the White Dove Newspaper to do it for you, given that they''re all fanatics for news." A glint of incredulity flickered in Grey Rat''s eyes, even though he always felt that his missions were not difficult. But this was, for the first time, a newcomer had completed the task he set so swiftly. The pace, already comparable to a seasoned third-tier Transcendent! Chen Qi quietly replied: S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It was alright, those shadows weren''t strong, their strength not even on par with stray dogs on the street." Grey Rat gently opened his backpack card, taking out nearly a hundred Skill Cards: "Indeed, because those fellows exchanged their life and strength for their power of concealment... therefore, finding them was the difficulty of the mission." "Newcomer, your background seems uncommon, are you from White Dove Newspaper? Or some other organization?" I am just a regular Hunter... Chen Qi looked at Grey Rat without a word. The newcomer''s mission completion filled Grey Rat with joy: "Nevermind, as long as you aren''t a cultist under an Evil God, or from a pirate group, we welcome you to join us... Let me see, the reward is a potion of strength, five hundred thousand Shell Coins, and a Skill Card..." Shush¡ª¡ª Like a professional card magician, with a swift motion, Grey Rat drew dozens of Lamp Phase and Shadow Skill Cards, then laid them out on the table. Truly a shell Transcendent, practically a Skill Card magnate... Chen Qi looked at these Skill Cards. Although they appeared abundant, in reality, most Lamp Phase Skill Cards related to perception, or Lighting Techniques for dispelling shadow demons. The power behind Grey Rat controlled the shadows; their Lamp Phase Skill Card reserves were completely inadequate. These Skill Cards, not much use to his current strength. However, the Shadow Skills, there were many good ones... Concealing Breath, Shadow Garb, Shadowflow Stab... Which one to choose? Chen Qi fell into thought. Just then, Grey Rat suddenly spoke: "Newcomer, by the way, do you know the commisioner of this mission?" "The commissioner?" Chen Qi showed a puzzled look. The mission stated that due to Crime Shadow witnessing something they shouldn''t have, it led to a pursuit and killing. However, who could provoke the pursuit of Crime Shadow? Grey Rat lowered his head, whispering: "I''ll secretly tell you, don''t inform others, this time''s commissioner is from Steam Hand, but tracing back its origins, the party could possibly be from the Ice Witch Pirate Group..." "The Ice Witch Pirate Group!" Chen Qi couldn''t help but exclaim. Grey Rat stroked his chin, murmuring: "Yes, that''s right, the Ice Witch Pirate Group, unlike the other three pirate groups, is an elite group. They do not have an army nor enough subordinates, and precisely because of this, they outsource many tasks to us ''Hunters.''" The Ice Witch Pirate Group has also involved itself in this matter... Chen Qi had to sink into thought, looking at Grey Rat''s face. Grey Rat continued to say: "The Ice Witch Pirate Group has no interest in the conflicts at sea, you should know the origin of the Ice Witch Pirate Group''s name. Each Witch Card''s location hides a fallen treasure site, and with the Descent of Crack Tide, these lost ruins will reemerge, the Ice Witch Pirate Group, is a group that relentlessly pursues these ruins. Therefore, I believe, the Ice Witch Pirate Group came to Black Mine City in pursuit of a Witch, and there is a rumor within the Blood Blade Pirate Group, that Madame Blood has become the Blade Witch, but, that''s still just a rumor, currently, we are still unaware of the truth." "???" Chen Qi looked at Grey Rat with confusion: "Grey Rat, what do you want me to do?" Hunter Association''s intelligence isn''t free. For instance, this operation, although he had obtained a lot of information, if the mission fails, he must pay a substantial amount of Shell Coins to Grey Rat as compensation. And now, Grey Rat had already divulged quite a bit of information to him. Grey Rat muttered: "My informant told me, by killing the Crime Shadow, you also helped the Blood Blade Pirate Group solve a big problem, hence, I guess, the Blood Blade Pirate Group might not kill you that easily... Perhaps, I mean perhaps, in the future, you may discover more secrets about the Blood Blade Pirate Group! Could you share a bit of information with me?" Grey Rat added: "As compensation, I am willing to make an exception, offering you a rare Shadow Skill Card¡ªHound Step, which I just used a while ago." ``` Chapter 251 Hound Step_3 "Hound Step?" "Yes... it''s a special reward only for the elderly, and only I have it here." Hui Shu rubbed his hand lightly and shot out a gray skill card. Chen Qi took the skill card. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the front of the card was a ragged figure under the moon, emulating the posture of a hound to evade the pursuit of a giant hand from a grave. On the back of the card was a mouse wearing a monocle, with a signature "G" at the bottom, indicating the cardmaker''s craftsmanship. [Hound Step Nature Form: Shadow Learning Conditions: Master Qi Power, master one movement technique, minor Shadow Phase Insight] Description: Like a hound, tear into your opponent! Function: Practicing this skill grants significant agility bonuses. Activating this skill grants substantial movement technique bonuses, significantly increasing speed while reducing your Spirit Power Field.] Note: After mastering this skill, you''ll acquire the "Instant Step" skill, enabling high-speed movement in a specified direction by combining Qi Power.] An agility-based Hound Step... Chen Qi looked at the skill. Explosive speed increase, Spirit Power Field concealment, and highly operational Instant Step¡ªthis skill could be considered a very comprehensive agility skill. One could say this skill could serve as a graduation skill card for a Second-tier agility user. With Hui Shu, this was a must-have skill card! Chen Qi glanced over Hui Shu''s other skill cards and replied: "No problem." Hui Shu handed over the remaining fifty thousand shell coins and a strength potion to Chen Qi: "To be honest, our association has a long-standing partnership with the White Dove Newspaper. If you obtain information, I will find a way to sell it at a high price to the White Dove Newspaper, and we can split the profits evenly." "..." Mr. Hui Shu, your business is really extensive... Chen Qi couldn''t help but remark inwardly. Even though he knew that Mr. Hui Shu had already partnered with the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Ice Demon Pirate Group! As a semi-official organization, Hui Shu didn''t seem to care about the "Hunter Association''s" rules and regulations. Discover exclusive tales on empire After receiving confirmation, Hui Shu extended his hand, shook Chen Qi''s hand, and said: "Leave it to you, Levin!" "???" Levin? Chen Qi looked at Hui Shu in confusion. Did the chairman really look at my profile? Why call me Levin? Wait, could it be because I called myself Levin when I went to the distillery? Chen Qi had specifically instructed the distillery people not to reveal his information. But it turned out that the information still reached the chairman''s ears. The other party managed to gather this intelligence but didn''t look at my records... Chen Qi didn''t know how to respond. And, did I set up Levin to fall into a trap...? At this moment, Hui Shu handed the Second-tier Hunter''s Certificate to Chen Qi: "As for the Black Hunter''s mission, take your time. Anyway, newbie! Welcome to the Hunter Association! The most free organization in the Witch Sea!" Chen Qi took the certificate and opened it, finding his name correctly listed. I finally got this Hunter''s Certificate! Regarding the Black Hunter''s mission... Chen Qi thought about it. This mission had a long timeline and couldn''t be completed directly, otherwise, it would expose his identity. Chen Qi nodded, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then left the Hunter Association, heading to the dock, prepared to meet up with Fen for their sea voyage. Chapter 252 Setting Sail! Breaking Through the Encirclement!! The chameleon''s Shell Mall, a rundown meeting room. "Big brother! The captain you recommended to me last time... He was really fierce! Can I call on him again?" Levin handed the only chair in the meeting room to Chen Qi. Call him again? You''re really brave... Chen Qi mocked in his mind, and coldly replied: "No." Is that so... Levin sighed to himself. As an adventurer, he loved that kind of excitement. "Big brother! Was it you who killed the Shadow of Crime from the Black Gloves?" As Chen Qi''s middleman, Levin said this while handing over the letter from the Blood Blade Pirate Group. "What do you think?" Chen Qi took the letter from Levin''s hand, slowly opened it, his attention immediately captured by its contents. #Black Hunter and Miss Witch, a huge storm is about to start. We earnestly request that you come to Red Maple Forest Island within three days. On the way, please watch out for the ships of the Black Whale Group and the natural disaster of Blade Storms. Signature: Fenrir# Red Maple Island, in that place... Chen Qi vaguely remembered, it wasn''t anywhere safe. Chen Qi pulled out the map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group from his backpack card. The location of Red Maple Island had a large number of cracks. With Red Maple Island at the center, there are multiple rare, stable resource cracks around it. The lifewood, quicksilver metal, Blood Origin Crystals and so on that are produced from these cracks are extremely important resources. It can be said that Red Maple Island is a pretty decent resource spot. And at this place, Red Maple City has also been established. Though it''s nowhere near the scale of Black Mine City, within the Crack Sea, it''s considered quite a wealthy place. Currently, within the Crack Sea, many conflicts between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group occur near Red Maple Island. However... Chen Qi''s index finger rested on Red Maple Island, and he gently moved it outward. Near Red Maple Island, aside from the cracks, if one continues towards the direction of the Mist Sea, then the destination will be the extremely dangerous Lost Land. At that place, even the sea charts made by the Ice Demon Pirate Group are mostly blank, and currently, information about this Lost Land is exceedingly scarce. A dangerous sailing route indeed... Chen Qi muttered inwardly. Lack of information also means that this region is extremely perilous even just to enter. Moreover, with his and the Flower Witch''s identities, once they enter this sea region, they''ll inevitably be encircled by enemies. "Big brother! Any other orders for me?" Levin asked eagerly. Ever since meeting Black Hunter, Levin felt like he was on a high, and no matter what, this was the only major figure he knew from the Witch Sea! "Orders?" Chen Qi looked at Levin with curiosity. Levin''s eyes were sparkling: "As long as it''s not about random killing, I can do it! I can do it even if the pay is low! No, I can do it even without pay!" Why has this guy suddenly got himself all wound up... Chen Qi asked speechlessly: "Aren''t you afraid?" His reputation at sea was terrible, but Levin was extremely excited. Levin nodded: "Afraid... But honestly, the fact that I''m still alive proves that I still have value. As long as I''m alive, rest assured, I can keep a tight lip." But I don''t really have any tasks to give you... Chen Qi rubbed his head, and before he knew it, he''d gained a little follower. Levin was from the Bonfire Energy Company, but asking him to go to the Bonfire Energy Company for some invincible Bonfire weapons was not realistic. Chen Qi thought for a moment: "You can help me collect some intelligence or interesting stuff. If the information you provide is good, I will pay you." "Alright!" Levin nodded seriously. "Then goodbye, Levin. Oh, and be careful of the Black Gloves... um, you might be wanted." Wanted, what does that mean... Levin looked puzzled. It''s about time to set off... Chen Qi put away the sea chart and the letter, stood up, and headed for the docks of Black Mine City. ... ... The noon light poured over the sea, tinting the horizon with a gentle orange hue. The sea breeze softly touched skin, carrying with its salty tinge and the call of the unknown distances. What a perfect day for setting sail! "Set sail! Set sail! Set sail!" Fen repeated excitedly, waving her magic wand around as she walked eagerly on the deck. In the past, she had only been on little boats. This was her first time sailing on Chen Qi''s big ship! The Flower Witch, with her cloak on, like an adventurer full of hope, stood with her right foot on the bow, then raised her magic wand and excitedly curled her lips: "I''m going to be the Witch of the Pirate King! The Witch of the Pirate King!" The Flower Witch was too excited... Chen Qi felt the sea wind and allowed himself to be swept up in her excitement. Read latest stories on empire "Be careful, Fen! The place we''re going to is a battlefield, this ship may be fast but it doesn''t have the ability to resist cannon fire or natural disasters!" S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This mission, no matter how prepared he was, could still end tragically in disaster. This was the rogue wave of this ocean! Red Maple Island was in a time of war, extremely dangerous. Fen patted her chest and said vigorously: "Chen Qi! Don''t worry, as long as I''m alive, no one can hurt you! No one!" "Chen Qi, hurry up and sail the ship. I can''t wait to enjoy the fierce storm!" "?V¨¢monos! ?V¨¢monos! (That''s right! That''s right! Master, the Witch will protect you!)" The deep-sea Water Elf Number Two, wearing its Spanish cowboy hat and brandishing a fresh flower, jumped to the top of the Flower Witch''s head, looking like a swordsman yearning for adventure. Chapter 253 Setting Sail! Breaking Through the Encirclement!!_2 "Number Two, you..." Chen Qi was startled as Number Two''s elbow was completely dislocated outward after being injured. "Alright!" Chen Qi no longer hesitated and commanded the steersman version of Water Elf No.3 in the captain''s cabin: S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Set sail!" With a deep and powerful roar, the heart of the steamship ¨C the huge steam engine ¨C began to bellow as if a sleeping behemoth had been awakened, unleashing a massive amount of energy. The ship sailed away towards the horizon. The silhouette of Black Mine City''s harbor gradually became hazy, replaced by the boundless sea and the calling of seagulls. "Fen, if there is any special situation, please notify me immediately." Chen Qi looked towards the distant ocean. The deep-sea Water Elf No.3 was the only water elf who had learned to pilot a ship, but it could only do some simple maneuvers; many times, he would have to take the helm personally. "As you command, Captain Sir!" Fen doffed his cloak and stood at attention. The deep-sea Water Elf Number Two, holding a fresh flower: "Vaku vaku (Don''t worry! Captain!!)" The Flower Witch was quite adept at role-playing and slipped into the sailor role in an instant... Chen Qi touched his forehead: "Then, everyone, we have set sail! Please make sure to be safe!" Chen Qi went into the captain''s cabin, placed the well-behaved Water Elf No.3 on his shoulder, and began to focus entirely on piloting the ship. Number Three learned by himself and had now become his valuable little assistant in sailing. Five hours flew by in an instant, and the sunlight of the day was covered by huge clouds, the calm sea water began to churn and grew dimmer. Thick fog began to envelop the ship like a giant beast. "Fog?" Chen Qi couldn''t help but shiver as the ship entered the waters of Red Maple Island, and the temperature plummeted suddenly. Bang! Bang! Loud collisions sounded from the ship. Chen Qi peered through the glass window, looking outside. What the ship had collided with were not rocks, but wrecks, still emanating a heavy scent of blood and the residue of flames. Chen Qi didn''t hesitate and immediately turned on the ship lights while adjusting the ship''s course. "An, shouldn''t we slow down the ship''s speed? I see wreckage everywhere nearby." Fen''s shout came from the deck above. "No..." "No! Fen, we have to speed up! It seems our luck is a bit bad!" Chen Qi couldn''t help but grip the helm tightly. The damaged hull flooded in, mixing with the blood inside the cabin, slowly staining their ship. And as the ship moved forward, a flag of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, one eroded by seawater and flame, slowly drifted by their side. Whoosh¡ª¡ª Whoosh¡ª¡ª Whoosh¡ª¡ª Chen Qi held his breath and concentrated, quietly sensing the breath of the sea, the dangerous atmosphere pervading this ocean, and the murderous intent hidden in the fog. Whoosh! A loud cry of a warship sounded from the dense fog in the distance, echoing across the sea like the howl of a monster!! "Number Three, activate the overload mode!" Chen Qi shouted loudly. This fog is not right! Inside the fog, there were ships of the Black Whale Group! The somewhat timid Number Three trembled and shakily pressed the ''Ghost Fire Mode'' button on the ship. Rumble! Rumble! With the loud roar of steam, every inch of the ship''s planks began to turn mottled, and like a huge explosion, green ghostly flames erupted instantly, leaving a large trail of ghost fire on the surface of the sea. "Wow!" Outside, the ship, the surprised voices of deep-sea Water Elf Number Two and the Flower Witch were suddenly heard. "An, An, our ship was attacked by an unknown spell, it''s the ghost ship, the ghost ship captain from the near sea!" Explore hidden tales at empire Fen was momentarily flustered. Damn it, I forgot to explain the features of our ship to Fen... Chen Qi shouted loudly: "Fen, stay calm! This is our ship''s overload mode! Don''t worry, be very careful of the things in the fog!" Chen Qi hesitated no more, thrust the lever forward, and brought the ship''s speed to its maximum. The wreckage atop the sea surface just now belonged to the elite warships of the Blood Blade Pirate Group! The team capable of defeating those warships was certainly formidable! And at this moment, the ship''s radar system also showed five huge red dots. This radar that Bri gave us is actually useful... Chen Qi was inwardly shocked. According to the radar, the five red dots were positioned around the ship. Wait, this distribution? Encirclement? So quickly? Chen Qi was suddenly startled. Even though he couldn''t see the appearance of these ships through the dense fog, they had already tightly encircled him, trapped like a turtle in a jar! Is this what an experienced warship is like... Chen Qi clenched his teeth. His nautical combat experience was not rich enough. Moreover, as the victors of this marine area, they probably had a way to deal with the dense fog. After all, this place''s fog was not the same as the Mist Sea''s, unable to interfere with the detection of Spiritual Power. And just then, a loud voice came from the distant fog: "Little ship afar! Stop, you have been surrounded by us!" "In this fog, even if you are a near sea ghost, you are but a creature in our cage!" "I give you ten seconds to stop your ship." Ten seconds? Stop, to hand over the ship to you? Chen Qi looked at the pulsing red dots on the radar, searching for a breakthrough, then sharply turned the ship''s bow. The speeds of those five ships are slower than his! He could break through! "Fen, be safe! I''m going to speed up!" "Eh?" Fen popped out an exclamation mark of panic. Chen Qi did not hesitate and charged towards the dense fog on the left front. As the ship accelerated, the voices in the fog grew louder and louder. Chapter 254 Setting Sail! Breaking Through the Encirclement!!_3 "The final three seconds! If you don''t stop the ship now, you''ll become ghosts of this vast sea! Three!" "Two!" "One!" They were being targeted... Chen Qi hastened his speed. Boom! In that pitch-black fog, a colossal cannonball, like a burst of rage from the depths of hell, tore through the sky, with a deafening roar heading straight for their ship. Heavy incendiary cannonball, once it hits! The consequences are unthinkable! Fen moved the flower from her face aside and then picked up a huge magic wand, channeling spiritual power into it. "Basic attack spell! Spirit Bullet!!!" Fen''s hair danced in the sea breeze, a massive amount of spiritual power swirling like a vortex, gathering at the tip of her wand. Go! The Spirit Bullet shot out, directly turning the cannonball to powder. Enjoy exclusive adventures from empire Boom! Boom! Boom! Cannonballs continued to bombard them from the fog. However, Fen quickly drank a cup of spiritual power potion, licking the potion from the corner of her mouth while subtly moving her feet, firing Spirit Bullets, blocking all the cannonballs! "Well done! Fen!" Chen Qi was suddenly startled. Compared to the previous battle with the man in black gloves, Fen''s casting speed and power had both increased tremendously. Purely in terms of basic spell power, as a Pharmacist, the Flower Witch no longer pales in comparison to the Mage An. This is the strength of a top Third-tier Transcendent, capable of determining the victory of a sea battle. Fen stood lightly on the edge of the ship, blowing off the steam coming from her wand: "Qi! You focus on steering the ship; I''ll block everything!" "Right!" Chen Qi accelerated, breaking out from the encirclement of five ships. And at that moment, no fewer than fifty blazing cannons were trained on his ship. "No one can defy the Black Whale Group in these waters!" On a distant battle ship of the Black Whale Group, someone dressed as a priest murmured. The next instant, something beyond Chen Qi''s expectations happened. In the path of his route, a huge wreck appeared, an insurmountable barrier of debris. A turn was necessary! Otherwise, the entire ship would be smashed to pieces... However, if they turned, a crisis would inevitably arise, a crisis of being targeted by enemy fire. After the first round of cannon fire, the next round would be a concentrated barrage! And then, could the Flower Witch, alone, really fend off the concentrated fire from five ships? Residual Fire Touch! Chen Qi silently activated Residual Fire Touch; seawater began to cover his body, forming a set of Hunter''s Clothes. Sometimes, one must be prepared to abandon the ship, even if it''s one that matters for a lifetime... Chen Qi couldn''t help but remember Fenrir''s words. Chen Qi swallowed hard: "Fen! We..." "Qi, I''ll protect this ship!" Fen also realized the gravity of the situation and silently plucked a flower from her person. "Fire!" The hellish command echoed. Boom! In an instant, the cannons from five warships unleashed, with dense cannonballs pelting down like scalding volcanic rain from the sky. Boom! Boom! Fen wielded her wand, casting dense Spirit Bullets, blocking the cannonballs. Chen Qi also kept a sharp eye ahead, expertly maneuvering past the wreckage, continually racing into the mist. And just then, the fog started to dissipate. This is... Chen Qi was surprised to find, right in front of him, there was another ship, a gigantic warship! The size of the ship was the most magnificent Chen Qi had ever seen, its huge armored deck like a fearsome sea general. One after another! Chen Qi clenched his teeth. "Wait..." Atop the giant ship''s bow sat a long-haired woman in a deep red robe, head bowed, her expression one of sorrow. As the fog cleared, Chen Qi began to make out her face. The woman slowly lifted her head, looking in Chen Qi''s direction, her sad red pupils contracting, gradually shifting from sorrow to shock, to joy. The woman on the bow snapped her fingers lightly. Click! A massive blade energy surged from both sides of the ship, heading straight for the two warships in the fog. In the blink of an eye, it split the two ships attacking Chen Qi in half. The raucous sea suddenly fell silent. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Fourth Rank Legend, the current leader of Blood Blade Pirate Group, Madame Blade..." Chen Qi and Fen both swallowed hard. Chapter 255 Only You Can Accomplish This Task In the fog, the captain of the Black Whale Group clenched his fists. "Damn it! The Lady of Blood is actually here, do they not care about their base anymore? Originally, we could have offered perfect gifts to the Whale Father and Big Mom!" "What do we do, Captain! Aren''t we going after the Hunter who attacked Black Pig Shark? According to the investigation, he still has our ''Meat Cutting Bone Breaking'' on him! That should belong to our Black Whale..." "Shut up! This isn''t the time! Didn''t you see the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s Sharp Blade Ship? Let''s go." "Don''t worry, as long as they dare set foot on the sea, sooner or later, the Hunter and the Witch will become prisoners in our hands!" The sailors of the Black Whale Group in the fog clamored, but their ship, like a dog that had lost its home, paid no heed to the screams of the crew from the other two ships in the sea and left without looking back. The Fourth Rank Legend''s slice from the Lady of Blood... Find exclusive stories on empire Chen Qi and the Flower Witch were in disarray in the wind together. Blade-like gusts of wind ravaged the sea! Just a snap of the fingers had produced such fierce twin slashes! After the Descent of the Crack Tide, Third-order Transcendents became more numerous and powerful, but even so, Fourth Rank Legends remained as rare as a phoenix''s feather or a unicorn''s horn. In the gaming forum, reaching the Fourth Rank was also the pinnacle among players. The frail Third-order Transcendents, in front of the seasoned Legends, were just like weeds, and only for the fleeting moment when activating their release technique did the Third Rank have the brief power to contend with a Fourth Rank Legend. But it was just for a fleeting instant... Chen Qi felt the roar of the fierce wind in his ears. The Lady of Blood was not the first Legend he had met. Before her, the Ice Witch Pirate Group''s capricious Captain Palu and Big Mom Carola were also Fourth Rank Legends. But this was the first time he witnessed a Legend in action. The sonority of that power, the vibration felt in the heart, was simply terrifying. The Lady of Blood''s fragile and melancholic image grew even taller in his and Fen''s eyes. There was no need to speed up anymore... Chen Qi walked out of the captain''s quarters and looked towards Fen on the deck. Fen looked at the Lady of Blood on the bow and patted her generous chest: "Qi! Don''t be afraid! I''m here!" A Legend is like a huge being above the heads of ants. The fear of a Fourth Rank Blade Phase Legend is etched into one''s instincts. For a Second-order Transcendent like Chen Qi, it was impossible to withstand the Legend''s awe. I''m not that scared... Chen Qi patted Fen''s back and said softly: "Don''t worry, we''ll be fine, we are here to negotiate terms." Atop the bow, the Lady of Blood''s somber face rarely showed a trace of a smile: "Welcome to Red Maple Island, Mr. Hunter, and Miss Witch! Please follow us!" The one receiving us turned out to be the current leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group... Chen Qi and Fen felt somewhat flattered. Chen Qi steered the Ghost Ship, following the lead ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, passing through the thick fog, and finally arriving at the docks of Red Maple Island. Red Maple Island, the Sharp Blade Ship, in the brightly lit hall. In front of Chen Qi was a black table, laden with various foods, mostly heavy-on-oil roasted pigs and lambs. In the corner of the hall, several high-ranking members of the Blood Blade Pirate Group stood, talking amongst themselves. "So that is the successor of the Ice Witch¡ªthe Flower Witch?" "Those flowers on her head are really scary!" "The other one is?" "The Black Hunter, I''ve heard the Black Whale Group already knows his details." "He seems to be only Second-tier. Can I fight him?" "Shut up! The others are our benefactors! Do you think you can win?" They know my details... Chen Qi frowned. In front of these high-ranking Blood Blade Pirate Group members, the sense of mystery he carried seemed to have vanished. Meanwhile, Fen to his right took the opportunity to lean towards him when he wasn''t paying attention. Arriving at the hall first was the Wild Wolf Fenrir, who poured two glasses of wine: "My apologies to the both of you. In recent days, the Black Whale Group has drawn on manpower and sent out new teams, so we didn''t have an actual way to contact. Also, because of the ''brewery'' incident, we could only provide such simple ways of contact!" In the days since they last met, the robust arms of Wild Wolf Fenrir had gained a few more obvious scars. He then lifted his glass and said: "To you both, thank you for your help! If it wasn''t for you, the Blood Blade Pirate Group would have suffered major losses!" "..." Fen looked at the wine and couldn''t help but frown. Fenrir laughed heartily: "Don''t worry, Miss Witch! Thanks to Mr. Black Hunter''s men, we''ve disposed of all the wine that was tainted with the cup''s poison!" "You''ve both been waiting. " At that moment, the Lady of Blood entered the hall, lifted her skirt, and sat down. Chen Qi looked towards the leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, who had long been missing her husband. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Lady of Blood was over one meter seventy tall, dressed in a deep red robe. Her bright red hair was very long, reaching nearly to her waist. However, from such a close contact, Chen Qi did not feel the aura of power that a Fourth-order Transcendent should exhibit from her. Contrarily, there was melancholy, loneliness, sadness, and self-deprecation. The Lady of Blood''s hair was somewhat disheveled, with a few freckles and traces of tears at the corners of her eyes. Well, to put it simply, like a poor, beautiful widow who has lost her husband... Chen Qi spoke up: "Hello, Lady of Blood." Struggling to lift the corners of her sad mouth, the Lady of Blood replied: "Hello, Mr. Hunter, and Miss Witch, I am honored to meet you both." Chapter 256 Only You Can Accomplish This Task_2 A small, nervous flower bloomed on Fen''s head: "No! It''s my honor!" Lady Blood tried to smile and said: "Miss Witch, when I was little, I heard from my father about how your teacher, the Ice Witch, stood alone on the rocks, slew the Twelve Touches of the Deep Sea Titan, and protected Moonstone City." Fen asked doubtfully: "You know my teacher?" "Of course, we the Blood Blade Pirate Group do have a bit of historical depth. Not only do we know the Ice Witch, but I can even say that if the Ice Witch hadn''t defeated the Twelve Touches, I wouldn''t be alive today... Also, I know your identity, Mr. Black Hunter..." "Me?" Chen Qi was startled. What, someone knew Chen Qi''s identity! A curious little flower couldn''t help but bloom on Fen''s head. Could it be that she would finally uncover the truth about Chen Qi! Chen Qi stared into Lady Blood''s red eyes. Did she know about my Deep Sea Affinity? He was now wearing the Residual Fire Touch; there shouldn''t be many who recognized him. Lady Blood whispered: "One of the treasures of the Deep Sea Hunter, the Residual Fire Touch. Many people thought this flesh implant had completely disappeared, and to think that today, I would see this special kind of flesh implant again!" "And the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking of the Blue Beast, Crack Tide, these two pieces of equipment are returning¡­ However, over time, very few people know the origins of your equipment." Being seen through like this, is this the leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group? Her knowledge is indeed vast... Chen Qi couldn''t help being shocked: "Well, but, getting my hands on this equipment involved quite a bit of luck." The other party actually knew the origins of these two pieces of equipment. Once the origin of the Residual Fire Touch is known, the terrifying fact of a tentacle monster simply doesn''t exist. "So that''s how it is!" Fen couldn''t help but feel a thrill of victory in her heart, secretly touching Chen Qi''s small tentacle! The flesh implant of the Deep Sea Hunter! I knew it, Chen Qi absolutely couldn''t be some deep sea monster! Fen continued to ask: "Um, Lady Blood, then do you think, the Black Hunter has any other identity?" Fen thought the knowledgeable Lady Blood might be able to expose Chen Qi completely. Any other identity... Lady Blood was stumped by the question, falling into thought: "Miss Witch, isn''t he one of your people?" Lady Blood had always thought highly of the Flower Witch''s status, and she had also always believed the Black Hunter was the Flower Witch''s subordinate. A small pink flower suddenly bloomed on Fen''s head: "No, he''s not mine..." Why is the Witch so flustered? Did I say something wrong? Lady Blood pressed: "Aren''t you his superior? His master?" Lady Blood, with a preconceived notion, believed that the Flower Witch was Chen Qi''s master due to Chen Qi''s Second-tier Qi Power. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In Lady Blood''s eyes, a Third-tier can completely suppress a Second-tier; the Flower Witch could surely knock Chen Qi to the ground and beat him, with Chen Qi not standing a chance to resist, only to be trampled on by the Flower Witch. "???" Chen Qi was dumbfounded. The master has come into play? That''s too much, Lady Blood! Unlike with others, in front of such a top-tier big shot, the tentacles on Chen Qi''s body couldn''t generate any sense of mystery. Not that, then it''s a relationship of equals... Lady Blood nodded her head. It seems she had misjudged Chen Qi''s strength and status. However, now wasn''t the time to pry into an ally''s secrets. "Sorry, my misjudgment, Fenrir, please bring out the documents, and that long-sealed Blade Release book..." "Understood, ma''am!" Fenrir took out a special ''lock'' backpack card, from which she took out a stack of translated documents, as well as a copy of the Blood Blade Book. Lady Blood placed the translated documents on the table: "Mr. Hunter, the documents you gave us last time were from a naval researcher, and this researcher, he is also my father." "Researcher? Father?" Chen Qi stroked his chin. Lady Blood sighed: "Yes, Mr. Hunter, the Blood Blade Pirate Group originally came from the navy, and among its founders were some once-famous navy heroes. And this document is a deep-sea research study, an experiment file for the artificial creation of Deep Sea Titans. Previously, the Black Pig Shark you encountered was also a type of special experimental subject." "Artificial creation of Deep Sea Titans?" Fen couldn''t help exclaiming in shock. Deep Sea Titans are existences that rival, perhaps even surpass, those of Fourth Rank Legends! For humans to create monster of the titan class, that is a crime among the gravest of crimes! Even for the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, it is a taboo among taboos. "The research didn''t stop there, the scale of this research is far larger than I knew, and this research operation, is known as the Black Blood operation." The Blood Lady sighed helplessly: "Once the navy had studied the deep sea''s forbidden creatures, but with the arrival of the White Tower Federation''s knowledge hunters, even those with knowledge were punished. Every navy personnel involved in this was massacred, with only a few strong and lucky sailors surviving. These precious research documents eventually sank to the bottom of the sea. And the once glorious research base was also wiped out by Shell Country''s ''Steam Hand,'' turning into barren land that no one could step foot in." "Of course, some of the deep sea monsters survived and became terrifying beings within the ocean..." As she spoke, the Blood Lady suddenly looked towards Chen Qi: "Mr. Hunter, perhaps in the eyes of certain high-ranking navy officials, you are a monster born from research, after all, many within the Sea God Pirate Group are those who escaped from this experiment." Chen Qi suddenly felt a wave of malice at the mention of the navy''s study of sea beasts. According to the Blood Lady, even if he did nothing, he might still be pursued by the navy with all their might. At this point, the Blood Lady placed her right hand on her chest, bent slightly, and gave Chen Qi a bow: "Sir, this document is very important to the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and I thank you again." "The Blood Blade Pirate Group will not forget their benefactor, Fenrir." Fenrir handed a book with the Blood Blade''s sigil to Chen Qi. This is... Chen Qi was inwardly startled as he received the book. The book was not thick, yet it exuded a special aura. Most eye-catching was the vivid, blood-red seal at the center of the book¡ªa delicately crafted blood blade pattern with what seemed to be fresh blood remnants on the blade, emitting a chilling cold light that made one''s heart tremble. "What is this?" Chen Qi asked curiously, pretending not to know. The Blood Lady whispered: "The Blade Release book, it will allow you to master a Blade Release technique. This book is considered a treasured item of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Therefore, I want to give you this book as a reward. The technique recorded within is powerful enough to let you kill a Third-order Transcendent skilled in defense with just one move." Chen Qi could faintly sense the envious glances from the people near the living room walls. Release skills, as finishing moves, are much harder to learn than ordinary skills. Normally, such special rewards are given within organizations only to Third-tier Transcendents with distinguished military achievements. Chen Qi swallowed hard. He actually received a Blade Release technique book while he was still at the Second-tier, and it was a highly sought-after Blade Phase, no less. Your journey continues at empire The only regret was that he was not a Blade Phase! Fen looked at the book in Chen Qi''s hand and muttered: "Um, Lady Blood, isn''t the Black Hunter not a Blade..." The Blood Lady immediately answered: "The technique in this book does not require a Blade Phase, it only needs fighting strength, as well as mastery over Qi Power. Rest assured, though universal, its power is definitely worthy of the name Blade Release." Chen Qi flipped through the Blade Phase book. The Blade Release technique it required was combat desire, Qi Power, and an enraged emotion... A Blade Release technique that perfectly matched his current state. Chen Qi closed the book: "Thank you..." The Blood Lady bowed her head: "No, compared to your help, this book as a reward is still far from adequate." No, it''s quite good! A universal Blade Release technique could easily become the main highlight of an auction... Chen Qi carefully placed the book into his backpack card. But suddenly, the smile on the Blood Lady''s face faded, returning to a look of melancholy. "Both of you..." The Blood Lady''s voice started to tremble a bit, her hands clasping her skirt tightly. Fenrir, seeing the Blood Lady''s sad expression, couldn''t help but clench his fists as well. Chen Qi and Fen said in unison: "What''s wrong?" The Blood Lady hesitated for a long time: "I should not conceal that I have a matter to entrust to both of you." "An entrustment..." The Blood Lady sighed and answered: "Yes, a matter that I fear only the two of you are capable of handling." A matter only the two of us can handle... Chen Qi''s expression grew serious, a drop of cold sweat trailing down his neck. "Only the two of us can complete..." What matter? Only the two of us can handle? Fen''s forehead sprouted a curious little pink flower, his imagination running wild. Chapter 257 Sniping In the living room, the crowd around the side began taking out sunflower seeds. "Fenrir, close the door," Madame Blood gently raised her hand, signaling. Fenrir stood up, ushered the other high-ranking members out of the living room in one breath, and firmly closed the door: "Alright, everyone, it''s time for you to go out," Fenrir rudely drove the others away. The Flower Witch, Fen, clasped her hands and preemptively said: "Madame Blood, could you be more specific about what this is all about? You''re not joking with us two, are you?" For a moment, the Flower Witch couldn''t imagine what task required both her and Chen Qi! It couldn''t possibly be that matter, could it? Madame Blood couldn''t be that perverse! S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Impossible! Impossible! The little flowers on Fen''s head swayed erratically, blushing slightly as she let her thoughts run wild. Madame Blood took out a sea chart, her finger gently landing on Red Maple Island, then sliding upwards. Her finger passed through a foggy area, through the Forbidden Land teeming with sea beasts, and finally arrived at a pitch-black sea territory completely unmarked. Experience more content on empire "Ladies, this area is uncharted in any sea map of Moonstone City. This is where the navy''s core research facility used to be, where flesh implants were crafted, a playground for all manner of monsters. This place witnessed the birth of numerous powerful flesh implants. Tracing back in history, the Deep Sea Hunter''s Residual Fire Touch, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, Resonance Staff, all originated from this workshop. However, after the disaster twenty years ago, the place turned into ruins, long-sealed ruins. The collapse of the crack, the leakage of an extensive amount of research material, resulted in any living being here ultimately undergoing mutations. Originally, the crack situated here also deteriorated, leaving behind a region only populated by various formidable monsters, Black Pig Shark, Corvus, Black Ship Sea Dragon, and the Black Light Dragon..." Radiation, mutations... No wonder the Ice Magic Pirate Group had no information on this area... Chen Qi stroked his chin. In simple terms, it''s a horrifying monster island replica sitting atop a sea island. But how does this bear any inevitable connection to him and the Flower Witch? Do we two look like we can resist radiation? Is it because the Flower Witch and I are both sickly? Chen Qi asked: "Madame Blood, what''s the connection to us? Even with the dangers, the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ship strength should make venturing into this lost blank area completely unproblematic." Madame Blood''s finger pressed heavily on this dark territory: "With the Crack Tide''s Descent, this lost area has begun to revive, whether it''s the Black Whale Group, the navy, or even ourselves, we''ve all entered this region, initiating exploration." "Mr. Hunter, the Black Pig Shark you encountered in Black Mine City was once a monster that lived in this region, and it was through new technologies that the Black Whale Group has successfully tamed them. Additionally, according to our intelligence, many destroyed documents remained within the cracks of this place, and relying on this data, the Black Whale Group has now occupied the cracks, making this place their turf." Research documents... Chen Qi touched his chin: "I think I understand, but what else? Besides this, what about the Lost Land?" Even if this research facility held immense value, it had nothing to do with Chen Qi and the Flower Witch. And the next second, Madame Blood suddenly paused: "Within this region, there isn''t only a variety of monsters. Indeed, there''s an unprecedented place as well, that is, the Witch Trial Land, the Blade Witch Trial Land!" "!!!" Upon hearing the words "Trial Land," Fen''s expression became somewhat uncontrolled, as she involuntarily clenched her fists. The Witch Trial Land meant that there must be a Fourth Rank Witch Occupation Card hidden in the Lost Land, and possibly an artifact of a Witch! This is very important to me! Fen couldn''t help but slam her hand on the table: "That is, can you explain a bit further?" Madame Blood shook her head: "This area was discovered by my husband. Once, he and his brother, Fenrir, sailed on a small ship and reached the very depths of the Lost Land, discovering this special crack, and even entering the Trial Land..." At this point, Madame Blood''s tone involuntarily became a bit choked up: "However, after that time, he went missing within that crack and has since left no trace. We hid this for a long time, but ultimately, it was discovered." Madame Blood sighed: "Based on the intelligence Fenrir has collected, to survive in the Blade Witch''s Trial Land, only a Fourth Rank Legend or a Witch could manage... But even my strong, valiant husband got trapped there, so I believe that perhaps only the mythical Miss Witch could venture deep into that place." Trial Land... Fen couldn''t help but sprout an excited little yellow flower and a disappointed little blue flower atop her head. So it was the Blood Emperor of the Blood Blade Pirate Group who had fallen in the Blade Witch''s Trial Land! "Indeed, I am aware of detailed information about various Trial Lands." Fen said excitedly: "So, Madame Blood, you want me to go to the Witch Trial Land to look for your husband." "Yes, even a corpse would do, not, even pieces of a corpse, even detritus..." Madame Blood''s face turned ashen, her lips curling into a bitter smile: "If he were alive, knowing his character, he would have reached my side no matter what." Chapter 258 Sniping_2 Fen secretly leaned close to Chen Qi''s ear and whispered: "Qi, I must go to this place, the Witch Relics there are crucial to me..." If you whisper this close, the other person can still hear you... Chen Qi touched his forehead, falling deep into thought. Fen''s main storyline was highly connected to the Witch. No matter how dangerous the place was, Fen was determined to go, and no one could stop her! Although Fen was still young, she would not stop her pursuit. But wait... Chen Qi then asked: "What about me? Blood Madam, I don''t look like a Witch, nor do I have any desire to become one, and with my abilities, it would be difficult to be of help in the Lost Land." "No, Mr. Hunter..." The Blood Madam slightly lifted her head: "Before the Land of Trial of the Witch, there lives an ancient monster known as the Blue Beast, and besides it, there''s a black lantern, an adult Black Light Dragon, guarding the gate of the Land of Trial together..." "The Blue Beast?" Chen Qi was stunned. He couldn''t believe that in this place, he was hearing the arch-enemy''s title of the Deep Sea Hunter once again. "Isn''t this guy supposed to be dead?" The Blood Madam frowned: "No, twenty years ago, the Navy found the Blue Beast in a crack and brought him to the Navy Research Base, extending his life. He is one of the few residents of that sea area even now." "..." Chen Qi crossed his arms. The Blood Madam continued: "The Blue Beast has gone mad, he no longer possesses rationality, but, he will still protect special people, Mr. Hunter, have you heard of Hai Ge, the inheritor of the Blue Beast? Currently, he is a rising star of the Sea God Pirate Group. The Blue Beast may have gone mad, but the blades of the Deep Sea Hunter remain indelible in his mind, so he''s always looking for an existence that can inherit his power and kill the Deep Sea Hunter." "Mr. Hunter, you''ve obtained the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade, therefore, maybe the Blue Beast will regard you as an inheritor because of it..." Find adventures at empire "An inheritor..." Chen Qi was momentarily confused. In plain terms, the Blood Madam thought his identity now was perfectly suited to communicate with the mad Blue Beast. Me, an inheritor of the Blue Beast? It seemed the Blood Madam had misunderstood something. He did hold the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade, but fundamentally, he was the rightful inheritor of the Deep Sea Hunter! He really wasn''t familiar with the Blue Beast. Simply put, in the Blood Madam''s plan, he was a special probabilistic tool to deal with the Blue Beast. "..." Chen Qi said: "It''s just a weapon, I can''t guarantee that it could change the Blue Beast''s aggression." The Blood Madam whispered softly: "Don''t worry, Mr. Hunter, we also think it''s just a possibility, after all, we can''t stake our lives on a madman." The Blood Madam''s delicate expression carried a hint of pleading: "The two of you, the Black Whale Group and us share the same goal, hence the Blood Blade Pirate Group sincerely requests your assistance." Chen Qi swallowed hard. Although the Blood Madam was a Fourth Rank Legend, she was quite a sentimental person. Chen Qi turned his head: "What do you think, Fen?" I have no choice... Fen nodded: "I accept your request, Blood Madam, but let me clarify beforehand, my aim is the Witch Relics in the Land of the Witch and the Fourth Rank Witch Occupation Card, they are crucial to my plan..." The Flower Witch looked towards Qi, wondering if Chen Qi''s decision was the same as hers. She had helped Chen Qi a lot, but in some ways, it was because of her that he was thrown into such dire straits. Chen Qi leaned back tactically: "Madam, could you mention the reward? The danger of this matter seems to be somewhat beyond our capability." The Blood Madam stood up straight: "First, if you both agree to our request, then you will forever be allies of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, your affairs will be our affairs." S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Moreover, over these many years, the Blood Blade Pirate Group has also accumulated many lost forbidden artifacts and forbidden materials, which we are willing to offer as compensation." "Additionally, the Blood Blade Pirate Group is also willing to provide all the intelligence we know to you." With that said, the Blood Madam took out two Bounty Orders and placed them in front of Chen Qi and Fen. This was the bloody Bounty Order of the Black Whale Group... Therein, were unmistakably his and the Flower Witch''s likenesses. A bloody Bounty Order, signifying that he and the Flower Witch have become primary hunting targets for the Black Whale Group! Sixty million Shell Coins for the Flower Witch, plus thirty million for the Black Hunter. Chen Qi stared at the enormous Bounty Order. This was worth several times more than the Navy''s Bounty Order! The Black Whale Group was indeed too wealthy. Little did he know, he had shouldered a bounty not fitting his strengths. If this Bounty Order was already enticing enough to attract the top ten ranked independent Hunters in the Witch Sea. Fen looked at the bloody Bounty Order, involuntarily clenching her fists. She was already the arch-enemy of the Black Whale Group; it was normal for her bounty to be high. But she never imagined Chen Qi''s bounty could be so high! Sorry, Qi, it''s all my fault... Fen shook her head, believing Chen Qi''s high bounty was largely related to her. If not for their association, Chen Qi would not have been exposed to such extreme danger. Fenrir slowly said: "Mr. Hunter, to be frank, we had already heard about your information. The moment you appeared in Black Mine City, the pursuit of you quickly spread within the Black Whale Group, and moreover, it was the rare command for ''alive capture''." Chapter 259 Sniper_3 "That''s exactly why, Mr. Hunter, we''ve been speculating why the Black Whale Group wanted to capture you alive, and ultimately, I found the answer." One, the Witch, two, the Blue Beast. I believe that in the eyes of the Black Whale Group, perhaps you are also a special candidate who can inherit the wealth of the Blue Beast. After all, the last person to inherit the power of the Blue Beast was Hai Ge from the Sea God Pirate Group, all for the sake of competing for the data of the Lost Land!" The Lost Land... Chen Qi looked at the sea chart. This region, if he could enter it together with Fen and the Blood Blade Pirate Group, the difficulty would greatly decrease. Moreover, the rewards offered by the Blood Blade Pirate Group were substantial. The forbidden creations of the Blood Blade Pirate Group could manufacture small Domain weapons, powerful flesh implants. Chen Qi hesitated for a moment and nodded: "No problem, but, if possible, I would like to know the whole plan." Lady Blood nodded seriously: "Rest assured, I swear on the survival of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, we will never betray or abandon our allies." As a sign of trust, Lady Blood handed their subsequent plan to Chen Qi. Chen Qi received the plan from the Blood Blade Pirate Group and skimmed through it, Currently, although Red Maple Island is the territory of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, at the resource-rich abandoned base, the Black Whale Group had already deployed a large number of people. The Blood Blade Pirate Group, relying on the supplies from Red Maple Island, had reached a stalemate with the Black Whale Group. However, if this continued, once the Black Whale Group transported away all the resources from the research base, the battle would also become meaningless. And the plan of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was to attack the Black Whale Group at the research location directly under the cover of night. However, in the night, it was easy to encounter Shadow Demons, as well as deformed sea beasts in the sea. Chen Qi shook his head. This battle would likely involve at least fifty warships, over five thousand people in a large-scale battle, and more than ten Third-tier Transcendents. Wait a second... Chen Qi suddenly noticed something off. "Aunt..." In the plan of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, Great Aunt Carol from the Black Whale Group was specifically marked. "Lady Blood, is Great Aunt included in the Black Whale Group''s fleet at the research base?" he asked. Read exclusive adventures at empire Lady Blood nodded: "Yes." Suddenly, Chen Qi felt a chill down his spine and quickly checked the time. On this ship, there were two individuals capable of changing the situation in the great sea, Lady Blood and the Flower Witch! And myself... Although Lady Blood was a Fourth Rank Legend, as a temporary leader, she was not adept at combat. On the gaming forums, Great Aunt Carol was known as an extremely volatile Fourth Rank Legend, but also as a Legend skilled at seizing opportunities. Once she seized an opportunity, she would immediately launch a surprise attack. Chen Qi urgently asked: "Lady Blood, may I ask the number of defense ships currently at Red Maple Island?" Lady Blood was momentarily stunned: "I do not know, but it should not be many, for battles are ongoing in the fog..." Fenrir decisively spoke: "Mr. Hunter, what do you mean!" Chen Qi frowned: "No, I just have a bad feeling." Fenrir caught the implication in Chen Qi''s words: "Mr. Person, you are a Light Seer, I heard that the intuition of Light Seers is particularly accurate..." The strong intuition of Light Phase Transcendents was a unique attribute of the Light Seers. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing Chen Qi''s words, Fenrir immediately went to the edge of the ship and opened the ship window, wanting to check the situation of the Lighthouse. As the ship window opened instantly, thousands of tiny red dots targeted their faces. "Good afternoon, everyone!" Across the thick fog and sea, five thousand meters away, a shapely woman with red curly hair lightly curled her lips into a smile: "The prey that Whale Father wants has finally been found." Chapter 260 Join Us, Black Hunter! This is a warning... Reflected in Chen Qi''s eyes was a bright red bullet. Bang! Before he could react, the next moment, from afar, the piercing roar sounded. With the shrill sound tearing through the sky, a pungent smell of gunpowder instantly filled the air, and thousands of magic bullets poured down like torrential rain, slanting towards them. "Damn it!" Fenrir couldn''t help but clench his teeth, straining to shout: "Defend! Activate the highest level of shields!" The surface of the ship was instantly covered with a dense hail of bullets, metallic clashes with steel resounded incessantly, deafening, sparks flying in all directions as if flames of anger leapt upon the hull, turning the surrounding seawater a blazing red. Following that, under Fenrir''s command, the surface of the ship emanated scorching heat, and a tough translucent shield slowly appeared, blocking almost all the attacks. Phew¡ª Chen Qi let out a long breath of relief. Luckily, their ship was one of the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s sturdiest, the General, with the ability to deploy a special barrier that could withstand most long-range attacks. However, despite this, the massive warship was still forced to retreat by the relentless rain of fire. "Counterattack! Counterattack!" Fenrir, the wild wolf, bellowed, ordering all the crew on board to enter combat mode while signaling the other nearby ships around Red Maple Island to form an encircling stance. Such dense rain of gunfire could only be the work of a gun master... Chen Qi subconsciously thought. It was Carol from the Black Whale Group, currently the only large captain known to be in the Crack Sea. A gun master possessed extremely powerful long-range attacks, ordinary bullets in their hands could exert more than ten times their power, and their shots could reduce a steam iron ship to burning ash within seconds. Chen Qi decisively said: "It''s Carol''s ship, and her corps of gunners..." "Carol..." The moment that name was heard, the scene briefly fell silent for a second, and the Blood Lady began to speak with resignation: Find your next read at empire "Don''t worry, everyone, our veteran Gail should be on his way back now. If Carol directly engages us in battle, the ultimate outcome is bound to be our victory..." As she spoke, a look of sorrow crossed the Blood Lady''s face: "However, if a battle does break out, we might not be able to ensure your safety..." Carol, a Transcendent known for her firepower, had the ability to set the whole Red Maple Island ablaze with her might. The end result for any ship that engaged her in battle was usually being reduced to ashes. No one could assure that they wouldn''t be gravely injured by Carol''s absolute firepower. Chen Qi touched his forehead, sensing a chill. Is this the treatment one gets from being on the Witch Sea''s protagonist Fen''s ship, to instantly catch the attention of the Gunfire Queen the moment one boards? He and Fen were starting to establish their strength, but they had practically no ability to resist in the face of steel giants and Fourth Rank Legends. Faced with the current situation, everyone was at a loss for what to do. And the very next second, Fenrir suddenly noticed, through a window, that bubbles were emerging incessantly from near the surface of the sea. There are people underwater! Before the crew could come to their senses, in an instant, a massive sea beast slowly surfaced, and on top of the sea beast''s head stood a man drenched in red. A presence from the Cup Phase... Chen Qi thought to himself. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fenrir reached for his great sword: "M''lady, what should we do?" The Blood Lady paused for a few seconds: "That should be the other side''s envoy, let''s hear what they have to say..." Bang! An envoy? Chen Qi showed a hint of confusion. In the moment the Blood Lady finished speaking, the sea beast and the person on it fully emerged from the water. The man had short red hair, looked about thirty years old, wore a pair of glasses, and held a Corruption Wand in his hand. Contrary to his attire, his delicate and square face, coupled with the circular gold-rimmed glasses, gave him an air of a sophisticated banker. This attire was that of a flesh mage, wait, beneath their feet... Chen Qi''s pupils dilated with astonishment. Right under their feet was an immense sea beast. It was azure in appearance, overall resembling a huge turtle, only with a much longer neck and a shell more like a clamshell, and a head shaped like a seahorse. A clamshell dragon, a highly rare sea beast... Chen Qi remembered, it was quite a famous creature in the Witch Sea. Not just Chen Qi, at this moment, everyone on the ship - Fen, the Blood Lady, the wild wolf - was captivated by this special sea beast. The reason lied in the sea beast''s size and appearance; it stood over fifteen meters tall, and on its body were special black patterns, adding a terrifying domineering look to the clamshell dragon''s otherwise dull eyes. Despite its dull appearance, clamshell dragons were definitely not easy to tame, and in terms of strength, they were no less formidable than the Black Ship Sea Dragons of the nearby seas! Fenrir couldn''t help but clench his fists: "A flesh mage, is this fellow, an abnormal creature from the Navy Research Base?" The flesh mage shook the water from his head, facing the immense main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group with no hint of deference in his eyes, calmly adjusting his round, ornate glasses: "Yes, a masterpiece from the Navy Research, controlling fierce beasts isn''t an impossibility. The monsters we''ve got from the Navy Research Base go far beyond just the Black Pig Shark~" Following that, the flesh mage crouched on top of the clamshell dragon''s head: Chapter 261 Join Us, Black Hunter!_2 "The weaklings of the Blood Blade Pirate Group should remember," the Gunfire Queen said, "the Black Whale Group''s strategy is always a step ahead of you. We have already obtained quite a bit of data from the naval research base. If there''s an opportunity, your ships might end up surrounded by a swarm of Black Pig Sharks... And the entire Blood Blade Pirate Group might be devoured by the wave of monsters we''ve been researching." The notion of being surrounded by a swarm of Black Pig Sharks shocked everyone in the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Though it was evident that the Mage exaggerated a bit, the signs indicated that such an event wasn''t impossible. After all, the Mage, who wasn''t just a Beast Tamer, had managed to keep a fierce Shell Dragon calm at the moment. If there had been a Legend Beast Tamer, he could have controlled hundreds of Black Pig Sharks. The only one who wasn''t worried was Chen Qi. What''s this guy up to... Chen Qi glanced at the dazed Shell Dragon. Like the Black Pig Sharks, it had been implanted with some kind of device, which is why it could be controlled by the Mage in front of him. "Wuuuu¡ª" The Shell Dragon suddenly lurched forward, looking pitiful, wanting to get closer to Chen Qi. Chen Qi couldn''t help but step back from the creature''s seaweed-covered, hideous dragon head. "Don''t rush, don''t rush~" The Mage squatted down and gently stroked the Shell Dragon beneath his feet: "My little dragon, now is not the time to go to war." The instant the Shell Dragon was stroked by the Mage, it moved closer to Chen Qi. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ah, such a murderous monster, have you chosen your target already... the Mage stood up: "Alright, everyone, time is pressing. I am here to propose a trade." A trade? Fenrir roared loudly, trying to regain the upper hand: "I have no interest in whatever trade the Black Whale Group is proposing!" The corners of the Mage''s mouth curled up slightly: "Why the hurry? Wouldn''t it be better to listen to the offer first?" Then, he pointed his blood-colored finger at Chen Qi and the Flower Witch. He wanted the two of them! "Give us those two, and we''ll trade the information from the research base and fifty million Shell Coins, plus this Shell Dragon under my feet! And we''ll pull out of this operation at the naval base!" Sigh... Want us? Chen Qi and the Flower Witch were momentarily stunned. This Mage had gone to great lengths just to target them. Moreover, pulling out of this operation meant the Black Whale Group would suffer an unimaginable loss. Chen Qi was inwardly shocked, the value placed on him and Fen was truly high! "Get lost!" Fenrir, as a Warrior of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, didn''t hesitate at all when he shouted in rage. The Mage spread his hands helplessly: Read latest chapters at empire "How impolite. Well then... We''ll not take the Witch, how about it, Black Hunter, join the Black Whale Group instead? As a bridal gift, we''re willing to give the Blood Blade Pirate Group fifty million Shell Coins, plus a Shell Dragon. We''re also willing to sign a Shell Contract, agreeing not to attack the Blood Blade Pirate Group for the next three days!" To join, a bridal gift... Chen Qi listened, bewildered once again. Shouldn''t they be buying my life? Why do they want me to join? Although the tone wasn''t kind, it seemed like the Black Whale Group wanted me to join them... Chen Qi thought carefully. On the Bounty Order, the Black Whale Group''s demand for him was also to capture him alive. Could it be that the Black Whale Group really wants me... Chen Qi speculated in his mind. The Mage immediately flashed a smirk: "A small Hunter from the vast ocean, in exchange for such a substantial reward? Quite appropriate, right? And don''t worry, Hunter, we mean no harm. We''re just interested in your reputation. If you join the Black Whale Pirate Group, we won''t shortchange you. I know the Blood Blade Pirate Group values allies, but right now, I''m simply offering Mr. Hunter a better opportunity, a chance to conquer the seas with us. As long as you join us, money, beautiful women, Skill Cards, the latest Transcendent weapons¡ªeverything you could dream of." Everyone fell into a brief silence. Even the relationship-oriented Fenrir was dumbfounded. The Black Whale Group''s size could be attributed to their relentless recruitment efforts. Many people like Chen Qi, who had made a name for themselves, ended up being incorporated into the Black Whale Group. The Gunfire Queen Carol, the Black Hunter, the Dragon Tamer King Jie, the Black Death Doctor... Once, they were all terrifying legends known throughout the seas. Fenrir didn''t speak for a moment. And worry bloomed above the Flower Witch''s head in the form of small blue flowers. The rewards offered were extremely impressive! Fifty million Shell Coins, plus a powerful Shell Dragon, and three days of truce. Most importantly, the three days of truce. In those three days, the Blood Blade Pirate Group could make significant strategic changes in the war. An immense, invisible pressure weighed on Fenrir''s shoulders like a boulder. Lately, the situation for the Blood Blade Pirate Group wasn''t good... Fenrir glanced at Chen Qi for his opinion, seeking his consent: "Mr. Hunter..." Fen also sprouted a tiny flower of shock on his head. Chen Qi fell into deep thought. He was no longer a slave to be thrown away at will; through various deeds in the vast sea, he had caught the attention of the Black Whale Group. In fact, joining the Black Whale Group wouldn''t lead to immediate death; on the contrary, his strength would soar. If his Deep Sea Affinity talent were revealed, the unscrupulous Black Whale Group would value him even more, nurturing him as a core member of their team! Chapter 262 Join Us, Black Hunter!_3 His strength had skyrocketed at a pace beyond his imagination, faster than he could have ever anticipated... In the future, he might become the legend of the force against the Navy, the new great captain of the Black Whale Group. But as a price, he would likely never be able to defy the high ranks of the Black Whale Group for the rest of his life. His Transcendent path, his marriage, his tomorrow, even his next step, all would be under the control of the Black Whale Group. Besides, joining the Black Whale Group meant making an enemy out of his few friends at sea, Fen... Chen Qi glanced at Fen and replied softly, "Not interested." "Is that so..." Upon hearing the reply, the Mage''s smiling face instantly darkened: "Hunter, in the millennium-long history of these seas, there have been plenty of Hunters like you. All of them ended up dead in storms, at the claws of Sea Beasts, or at the hands of the Navy... In these waves, without the protection of the upper echelons, you and I are but a leaf." The Mage stared at Chen Qi for a few seconds, his expression growing darker. He truly didn''t understand why Aunt Carol wanted Black Hunter to join. What made this man''s reward so costly? Could it be that Aunt had taken a liking to Black Hunter? You''ve lost the backing of a great pirate group... Seeing Chen Qi didn''t respond, the Mage no longer showed a friendly face and snarled: "Hunter, remember this day, the day when you die, when you fall into the sea like a dog by the roadside and are devoured by sharks, you will regret your decision!" This guy really has a foul mouth... Chen Qi''s lips curled slightly, mocking, "Compared to that, the one who likes to hide poison in others'' drinks should, after running out of poison, think about how you''re going to survive this war." I''m going to die? The Mage adjusted his glasses, the anger in his eyes flickering. A somewhat renowned Hunter, actually daring to curse at him. And seeing Chen Qi''s mocking expression, the Sea Dragon being trod on by the Mage made a comfortable sound and suddenly moved toward Chen Qi! The Mage patted the Sea Dragon under his foot: "Little Dragon, you want to kill him, don''t you! Now is not the time!" Then, the Mage lifted his head, grabbed the reins of the Sea Dragon: "Blood Blade Pirate Group, you and the Witch and the Hunter, you''ve missed an opportunity! A once-in-a-millennium opportunity! You two, just wait to be caged by Aunt! Especially you, Black Hunter!" Saying this, he glared fiercely at everyone. With the current insufficient forces of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, they dared not engage in direct battle, and he rode off on the Sea Dragon, striding away. And Chen Qi likewise returned a fierce glare to the Mage and the Sea Dragon. In the instant Chen Qi glared fiercely, the Sea Dragon under the Mage shuffled a few times and threw the Mage off with a splash into the sea. The Mage climbed up. Splash! Then, the Mage got up only to be thrown into the water again. "..." Should I have not glared at that Sea Dragon... Chen Qi fell into brief contemplation. The ship was quiet for a few seconds. These monsters under the Black Whale Group are too difficult to control... Fenrir muttered, "The Black Whale Group hasn''t yet fully mastered their beasts, madam, should we..." Lady shook her head: Discover hidden content at empire "No, before the old general returns, we can''t easily start a battle, but it seems now we must hurry into the lost Navy Research Base." The fact that they could capture the Sea Dragon proves that they have already gotten hold of much of the abandoned Navy Research Base''s information. If this continues, all the treasures and precious information in the Navy Research Base will fall into the hands of the Black Whale Group. And if the Black Whale Group successfully assimilates this information, they could potentially create a Sea Beast catastrophe army of their own on the seas! Fenrir clenched his fists, sighing heavily. The appearance of the Black Whale Group had cast a brief gloom over the whole Blood Blade Pirate Group. They had to admit, the current situation was largely in favor of the Black Whale Group. Chen Qi, I''m sorry... Fen lowered his head, uncertain what to say or how to comfort Chen Qi. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Being targeted by a Sea Dragon and a Mage was an extremely terrifying thing. "The Black Whale Group came, did nothing..." Chen Qi looked toward the Mage in the water struggling to climb onto the Sea Dragon, then glanced at the plan in the hands of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. In this plan, they would have to detour, pass through the area filled with mutated Sea Beasts in the Black Mist, and finally reach the Navy Research Base. Something''s off... Chen Qi looked toward the distant Mage, feeling a subtle hint that the Black Whale Group was luring them, luring them into a deep sea trap full of monsters. Chapter 263 Lighthouse! We saw the Lighthouse! Upon the gloomy sea, the flag of the Black Whale Group fluttered incessantly in the storm atop the mermaid ship. Knee-high waterproof boots slowly tread across the blood-stained floor. The flesh mage brushed back his thoroughly wet hair, carefully walked past over a dozen sturdy women, and finally approached a massive red sofa. In front of the red sofa sat a tall, fiery woman with scant clothing and curly red hair, teasing those around her like a noble queen. The flesh mage began: "Big mama, I''m back." Carol casually puffed on her pipe, seemingly barely noticing the little flesh mage before her. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The flesh mage hastily added: "Big mama, the Flower Witch refused to join us, Blood Blade Pirate Group..." Whoo! Carol exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, "Get to the point! That witch lady, she wouldn''t join us anyway, given we''re mortal enemies. But what about the new Hunter that''s appeared in the sea? I feel he fits quite well with the style of our Black Whale Group, much like my little Raven and the Black Plague Doctor..." "Not him either." The flesh mage replied calmly. Smack! The moment he finished speaking, a sturdy iron whip struck his face, splattering blood on the floor in an instant. With an expressionless face, as if devoid of any pain, the flesh mage accepted it as punishment for his failure. Endure it, it''s just a minor mission, the punishment can''t be too severe, and for many, being struck by the fiery big mama Carol is considered a reward... the flesh mage comforted himself internally. However, the next second, he saw Carol''s fierce, tiger-like expression. Carol fiddled with the iron whip in her hand: "Did that Hunter firmly refuse? If I give you another chance, a private one, to meet him alone, what are the chances he would join?" Hearing this inquiry, the flesh mage fell silent momentarily. The usually impetuous Carol was persisting on this matter. Is this answer really that important... the flesh mage reluctantly replied: "Ninety percent, I guess. If it''s just the two of us privately, with my strength, seeing my flesh spell in an instant, he''d lack all confidence, coupled with just a touch of temptation, he''ll undeniably be ours, and by then, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking would fold as well..." "Ninety percent?" Carol''s lips slightly curved upwards, then she leaned back: "Forget it, in my opinion, it''s only fifty percent, unless you use violence. You simply can''t overtake him, just like that little dark-eyed guy from the Sawshark. Only absolute violence can tame that Hunter. I''m very interested in this fellow. Also, remember, don''t kill him without my orders." Saying this, Carol casually twirled her gun: "Remember, this is an order, otherwise, I will use you to brew wine." An order... A cold sweat broke out in the flesh mage''s hand. Why? Why did Carol want that Black Hunter so badly? Why? Was the Black Hunter''s life more precious than his own? Or was it because the Black Hunter''s charm exceeded his? The flesh mage did not understand for a moment, feeling a twinge of jealousy. To think, he, who was chasing power wholeheartedly, didn''t even qualify to be Carol''s lover! "Forget it, this matter needs to be approached slowly. Without the Blood Blade Pirate Group, whether it''s the Black Hunter or the Witch, this sea region will eventually be ours." Then, Carol continued to ask: "By the way, what was their reaction to this operation?" The flesh mage answered truthfully: "Lady Blood grieved as usual, and Fenrir, upon seeing the shell dragon at my feet, was struck with fear." "I think, after this threat, the Blood Blade Pirate ships will quickly dispatch an exploration ship toward the Navy Research Base, and to save time, they''ll definitely choose the shortest route, no, there are no safe routes there..." Hearing the affirmative response, a faint smile curved Carol''s lips: "Good, good. Once the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ships join this battle for bait, everything else will be easy." Read latest chapters at empire Bait... An inexplicable chill emerged in the flesh mage''s heart. Because next, he would also be aboard the exploration ship, heading to the Navy Research Base! He was to be the head of this exploration mission. He clenched his fist and slowly asked: "Big mama, may I ask, those exploration ships that entered the Navy Research Base before, what exactly did they encounter, so that we require the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s involvement as so-called ''bait''..." This mission, apart from enticing the Witch and Black Hunter, had another more crucial objective: to intimidate the Blood Blade Pirate Group into immediately joining this battle for control, sooner rather than later. In the past three days, ten exploration ships that were supposed to return had been lost without a trace amid the ocean''s waves. To avoid further loss of combat strength, the Black Whale Group needed a powerful ''vanguard,'' a significant ''bait.'' This warning was to turn the Blood Blade Pirate Group into ''bait'' earlier. "You really are a curious little cutie..." Carol stretched her athletic, wheat-colored legs, cocked her head and gazed through the thick haze, over the gloomy, undulating sea. The flesh mage also followed Carol''s gaze towards the distant sea. In that moment, he almost heard the waves roaring like a dragon. Chapter 264 Lighthouse! We saw the Lighthouse!_2 The old lady answered with a hint of teasing, "Who knows? Maybe it''s some kind of huge natural disaster; after all, this sea area hasn''t been explored for too long..." "..." There was no answer... The flesh mage couldn''t help but shiver. With the appearance of the Black Whale Group''s old lady and the group''s repeated victories, he momentarily forgot that the destination they were about to head to was a lost place that had been unexplored for twenty years, a place where even the Ice Demon Pirate Group had not ventured into deeply. Old lady Carol slowly leaned in, blowing smoke in his face: S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Don''t worry, no matter what we encounter, as the fourth captain of the exploration team, when you return, the Black Whale Group will reward you. The value of this reward will not be less than the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking in the hands of the Black Hunter." In the thick smoke, the flesh mage''s blood slowly rolled back under his skin: "Don''t worry, Captain, I will complete the task, and bring back the witch and that Black Hunter, all locked in a cage!" "Hahaha! Don''t disappoint me, my little darling!" Carol laughed, sipping on the sea breeze, pouring herself a glass of the strongest liquor. ... ... Blood Blade Pirate Group''s base, Red Maple Island docks, shipyard, night. At this moment, a crowd of people stood anxiously at the shipyard, watching the shipwright''s performance. Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, paced back and forth in the shipyard, saying to the red-haired female shipwright on the Dagger, "Amy, how much longer? When will the Dagger be repaired? We are running out of time, we need to finish immediately!" "Nagging! Nagging! Nagging! Can''t you see I''m already using all four mechanical arms? I should have installed an extra mechanical arm so I could take a moment to punch your damn heads in! Also, stop calling me little Amy, I''m twenty-five years old!" Fenrir was sprayed with a mouthful of water. "Such a hot temper, this little Amy..." Chen Qi sat on a chair, looking at the short statured Third-tier Mechanic on the Dagger. But it wasn''t her fault. Due to a large number of damaged ships, this young red-haired female shipwright had been working for a full five days and nights, and had only slept for five hours during that period. Fen sat next to Chen Qi, feeling anxious and occasionally shivering. An exploration action... Chen Qi had a vague sense of bad memories. This mission, while initiated by the Blood Blade Pirate Group, was actually more akin to a Shell Country Meteorological Bureau investigation. Currently, very little intelligence was available on the entire Lost Naval Base. Even the details about what dangers they might face in the sea area they were about to traverse were a huge question mark. Beyond that, in comparison to normal Meteorological Bureau tasks, they also had to contend with attacks from the Black Whale Group. An ultra-difficult mission... Chen Qi couldn''t help but think. Bang! A loud noise interrupted his thoughts! "Do it well for me!" Accompanied by the volatile punch of shipwright Amy, the lights of the Dagger boat shone anew. "Finally, it''s done! Can we set sail now? Any problems, Amy?" Fenrir asked anxiously. The red-haired shipwright, Amy, with four mechanical arms, gave Fenrir the finger: "Are you doubting my skills? Among pirates of the Third Rank, my shipbuilding skills are only slightly inferior to that of the Ice Demon Pirate Group''s Bree." There should be no problems... Fenrir clenched his fists with a nervous expression, then looked back at the Flower Witch and Chen Qi. Fenrir threw an equipment box onto the Dagger: "Both of you, time is pressing. We will set off now, dividing into five exploration ships, each ship with fifty people. Both of you will follow me, and later, I will explain some precautions for entering the Mutated Sea..." Chen Qi looked toward the ship he was about to board. The body of the Dagger was designed to be simple yet powerful, every plank meticulously selected and polished, the lines of the ship smooth. Of course, though it was an exploration ship, it was far larger than Chen Qi''s Ghost Ship in size, with enough room to accommodate a hundred people. Although not as fast as the Ghost Ship, it had an exceptionally strong Transcendent defensive barrier! This was the best defense barrier of the Blood Blade Pirate Group to date. In the mutated sea area they were about to enter, this would be an extremely important feature. Chen Qi pondered the upcoming actions. This mission, Lady of Blood and old lady Carol would not directly participate. Fourth Rank Legends are rare after all, Blood Lady and old veteran Gail of the Blood Blade Pirate Group would not head to the unknown before determining old lady''s movements. That meant, ultimately, this mission would be a contest of Third-tier Transcendents, and their odds of victory were not small! With him there, the threat of sea beasts on the high seas wasn''t significant, and with Fen there, most Third-tier Transcendents would be unable to resist Fen''s release. "Alright, let''s set sail." Chen Qi thought for a while, patted Fen''s shoulder, and followed the Wild Wolf, along with more than forty other crew members, aboard the Dagger. "Fair winds!" Within the shipyard, shouts from the Blood Blade Pirate Group rang out. Slowly sailing out of the shipyard, the Dagger headed into the misty Mutated Sea under the gaze of expectant onlookers. Sailing away! ... ... Experience tales at empire Unknowingly, night fell, and the fog grew denser. "Indeed, only the departure is exciting." Chen Qi walked out of the rocking kitchen of the Dagger, got a cup of fruit pudding, and handed it to Fen on deck: "Fen, have something to eat. This voyage isn''t easy; may rest a bit." Chapter 265 Lighthouse! We saw the Lighthouse!_3 It had been a full five hours since they sailed into this sea area, filled with dense fog and carrying a faint odor of corpses. Navigating in such foggy weather was an ordeal for everyone''s physical and mental endurance. "Thank you!!" Fen, groggy, accepted the pudding. The flower on his head turned a mysterious shade of gray as he spoke: "Qi, my inspiration tells me that this sea is extremely dangerous, we must pay attention to our safety, and you be careful too." "Mhm, I''ll be careful..." Chen Qi and the Flower Witch Fen leaned against the side of the ship, looking down at the sea beneath them. The water had an unsettling color, shifting from the deep blue-black to a sinister dark green, and it was sporadically dotted with unknown seaweed and strange bubbles while also emitting an unidentifiable stench of decay. The waves continuously struck the Dagger''s hull, producing a desolate sound. Furthermore, there were the frenzied hits from mutated little fish against the Dagger. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The huge storm also put everyone aboard the Dagger on high alert. The danger coefficient of this sea area was extremely high... Chen Qi maintained vigilance as much as possible, then looked toward the bow. Captain Fenrir was at the bow, hoarsely directing the crew: "Helmsman! Hold on, you must maintain absolute focus! Don''t be confused by the fog!" "Damn it, why are there so many terrifying mutated fish! We''ve just bombarded them, why are there even more now, is our flesh that delicious? Does it attract you that much!" Fenrir wrapped himself tighter in his clothing, exasperated by the sudden frenzy of Sea Beast Monsters. Maybe I shouldn''t have come up on deck... Chen Qi complained inwardly. It was his fault; he led to the fish''s frenzy. He could almost be certain now that even if it was a mutated monster, his affinity was still effective. Chen Qi looked toward the helmsman at the bow. The Dagger was an extremely expensive vessel, comprehensively designed, with two places to adjust the ship''s direction, the captain''s quarters and the bow. In order to observe the condition of the sea surface well, the Dagger''s helmsman could only withstand the strong wind and the smell of rot, constantly adjusting the ship''s direction, sailing on this dangerous sea. The captain said wearily: "I got it, I got it, big brother Fenrir..." His mind isn''t clear... Chen Qi approached and took out some meat pies for the helmsman and Fenrir: "Are you okay, Mr. Helmsman, do you need something to eat?" The helmsman''s face was gloomy, as if he had already fainted: "I don''t need it, I just want to go ashore! As soon as possible, ashore! Ashore!" The helmsman repeated ''ashore'' as if he was out of his mind. Fenrir took the meat pie from Chen Qi: "Go ashore? That''s still a long way off!" The helmsman shook his head, his eyes filled with ghostly white blood vessels: "No, no, big brother Fenrir, aren''t we about to go ashore? I''ve already seen the lighthouse, the lighthouse!" "???" Fenrir and Chen Qi were both stunned. They had only just passed halfway on their current route, where was this lighthouse coming from? Could there be a small, isolated island atop this vast sea? Something was off, there was something wrong with this helmsman! Snap! Without hesitation, Chen Qi immediately grabbed the helmsman and gave him two resounding slaps! "Where is the lighthouse?" Chen Qi asked with an icy tone. The helmsman was clearly delirious. And peculiar Illusions were the harbingers of the collapse of countless ships upon the sea! Shadow fiends? Or nightmare fog? Chen Qi''s mind raced through various possibilities. Regardless of which one it was, if their ship couldn''t handle it in time, they might sink to the bottom of the sea within the next minute!! Discover exclusive content at empire The helmsman didn''t answer but just stared blankly at Chen Qi. Fenrir touched his forehead and explained: "Damn it! This guy used too many Lamp Phase Skill Books, stepping into the Illusion of Light Phase... This place..." However, before he could finish, a glimmer of light from a distance shone upon them. Light... I have resistance to Illusions; this isn''t an Illusion... Chen Qi slowly lifted his head to look in the direction of the night sky. In the distant darkness of the fog, a huge light was hanging high, just like a moon, like the redemption of countless sailors¡ª The Lighthouse! Everyone held their breath for a moment. They saw the ''tiny lighthouse'', suspended a hundred meters in the air, descending rapidly, closing in on them. The lantern grew larger and larger within just a few seconds. A violent gust of wind hurtled towards them, rocking the entire Dagger on the sea. No, rather than calling it a gust of wind, it was more like an exhalation filled with the scent of blood, a breath as fierce as a storm. A swath of thick fog was gradually cleaved apart, and the robust smell of blood fell heavily upon the Dagger, pressing down on everyone aboard. This is... Chen Qi took a deep breath instinctively, oddly familiar with the sensation. In this moment, Fenrir, the feral wolf, took a step back, his body unusually stiff,. As a seasoned battler, he had seen countless storms, witnessed irrational slaughter among soldiers, felt the pain of bullets whistling by his ears, and experienced the agony of a blade piercing his heart. Logically, except for sickness, there was not much that could make him recoil. But at this moment, his body was still rigid, shaking uncontrollably against his will. It was a feeling he hadn''t experienced for a long time, a primitive instinct known as fear. Chapter 266 BOSS Battle! Decisive Battle with Black Light Dragon! Bang! Bang! The "lantern" in the sky swayed, flickering, accompanied by that heavy breathing sound, sounding almost like endless thunder continuously reverberating across the sea. The scene before their eyes resembled an impending storm. "There''s something ominous!" "It''s coming! It''s coming!" The crew of the Dagger couldn''t help but cry out in alarm. Fenrir silently drew his great sword: "Activate the highest-level shield! All crew, prepare¡­" Whoosh! Before Fenrir could finish speaking, the giant lantern abruptly moved forward, the monster in the fog gradually revealing its bloody scent and its fierce fangs. "This is¡­" Everyone unanimously lifted their heads, gazing at the colossal monster in the sky. First, what caught their eyes was the slightly open maw, on which three rows of blade-like teeth held heaps of carcasses, among them, broken flags and iron were visible. And ascending further, there were a pair of fresh red dragon eyes, and below the dragon''s head, the lantern emitted a scorching light, the intense glow burning their skins and spirits, containing the terrifying power of the Lamp Phase. And below that, the giant dragon''s body was covered with numerous interlocking scales, each scale sharp as a blade, seemingly absorbing the endless darkness and unknown power from the seabed. These scales were closely arranged, moving up and down with its breathing, forming an indestructible armor. "Sea Dragon¡­" The wild wolf, Fenrir said instinctively. Although the Dagger was an exploration ship, it was not small, easily accommodating a hundred people. But in front of this sea dragon, it still looked exceptionally tiny. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If the Dagger didn''t have a protective shield and was made of wood, it would almost be crushed into powder in an instant! This familiar feeling... Chen Qi lifted his head, estimating. The size of this sea dragon that emerged from the sea had already reached over fifty meters, and its real size was conservatively estimated to be at least a hundred meters. However¡­ It really does look like it! Isn''t this the husky from his home base, the near-sea overlord, super invincible deluxe version? Of course, although the appearance was similar, the aura was completely on a different level. You see, the near-sea overlord had a body length of just over twenty meters, but the size of the sea dragon before them had already reached a hundred meters, a full five times the difference! It was like the difference between a strong, robust man and a stray dog by the roadside! What exactly is this... For a moment, Chen Qi didn''t know how to refer to the gigantic creature before him. "Why? Why?" The Flower Witch Fen''s pupils dilated, instinctively gripping the ship''s rail: "Black Ship Sea Dragon, no, with this size, it should be called the Black Light Dragon, a Dragon King-level monster!" Fen''s eyes were filled with disbelief; they had actually encountered a Dragon King-level dragon on the ocean! This was an extremely rare special event! Could it be because of me, my teacher once said, once you become a witch, you are a symbol of catastrophe, and catastrophe attracts catastrophe... The Flower Witch Fen bit her lip hard. Dragon King level¡­ Chen Qi''s gaze couldn''t help but turn towards the Black Light Dragon before him. Generally speaking, dragons can be simply categorized into juvenile, adult, and the higher order Dragon King. For dragons, the gap between juvenile and adult forms was already a vast chasm. And above that, dragons exceeding normal individual strength were called Dragon Kings, often needing special chances or the help of a Beast Tamer to undergo evolution. And once evolved, they were often given a new title. Chen Qi seemed to remember, this creature was called by people as the Black Light Dragon. However, he had never imagined, it was such a massive being. "Black Light Dragon! That''s also a pretty good name, by the way, what''s the relationship between this guy and the little near-sea overlord¡­" Chen Qi rubbed his chin, lifted his head, thinking for a moment. But the next instant, a huge scream of terror instantly overwhelmed his ears, tearing him out of his thoughts. "Helmsman! Adjust to port side!" "Full combat readiness! Everyone, with our blood, with our blades, battle!" After a brief silence, a massive explosion of noise erupted, survival instinct turning into passion, echoing through every inch of the Dagger. Engine power to the maximum! Boatmen, priests, sailors, mates, everyone on the ship, at that moment, screamed hysterically. It was a scream from instinct! The moment they encountered the Black Light Dragon meant that their life and death hung by a thread! Snap! A bright small orange flower sprouted above Fen''s head, suddenly pinching Chen Qi''s armpit: "Qi! Don''t fall into an illusion!" Ow, Fen, if you pinch my armpit again, believe it or not, I''ll pinch your little cheeks... Chen Qi felt the pain in his armpit, looking at Fen''s expression. At that moment, Fen''s eyes beneath the flower were with a trace of bloodshot, utterly serious. She also sensed the scent of death. In the face of danger, Fen didn''t like to talk much. Chen Qi turned his head, and a massive wave was approaching from afar. The arrival of a Dragon King-level sea dragon was a crisis of death for the Dagger. A ninety-nine percent chance of a death crisis! On the Black Light Dragon were countless wrecks of ships, proving that numerous ships had already become food in the mouth of this Black Light Dragon. That lantern hanging in the air, emitting some sort of extraordinary power from the Lamp Phase, led people astray. And it itself was indeed the top of the food chain in this maritime region. Chapter 267 BOSS Battle! Decisive Battle with Black Light Dragon!_2 The Black Light Dragon is the embodiment of the natural disaster of this sea area! The Black Light Dragon slowly lowered its head, lifting massive waves, its enormous skull kept approaching Chen Qi. "We, we must not let it get close to our ships!" Fenrir, the Mad Wolf, roared: "Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire with all our might!" The deck was ablaze with cannon fire, streaks of blinding light slicing through the sky, aimed at the sea dragon''s position. The air was thick with the scent of gunpowder and tension, as if even the sea breeze were trembling. The cannonballs'' trajectories, though extremely precise, exploded next to the Black Light Dragon''s massive body, lifting a colossal surge of water and billowing smoke. However, these scalding cannonballs were like tiny firecrackers against the Black Light Dragon''s body. "Don''t attack it!!" Chen Qi commanded, unable to stop a drop of cold sweat from falling. Though he had Deep Sea Affinity, he couldn''t guarantee that the Black Light Dragon wouldn''t attack after being bombarded so fiercely? Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just like humans would attack if hit by others; once the smoke of battle ignited, the Black Light Dragon might unleash a real fierce attack! A brutally fierce attack! However, amidst the roaring cannon fire, his voice failed to make any impact!!! "Ah! Ah! Ah!" The Black Light Dragon continued to emit bloody breaths and indescribable growls, withstanding the cannonballs, and kept moving slowly toward Chen Qi''s direction. The Flower Witch suddenly plucked a blood flower from her face, holding a bloodstained bloom gently in her hands: "Chen Qi... sorry, Mad Wolf Fenrir, do our lifeboats have a chance to escape?" Mad Wolf Fenrir drew his great sword, accumulating Spiritual Power: "Miss Witch, I don''t think lifeboats can make it out alive in this sea area, and besides, I don''t want to run, I won''t abandon our brothers! However, we will buy time for you and Mr. Hunter to escape!" Fen gently plucked a flower, looked up at the moon in the sky, turned her head toward Chen Qi: "Chen Qi, next, only my Flower Release can stop it, if possible, please take my flowers with you..." Boom! Boom! Boom! The cannon fire continued to hit the Black Light Dragon''s body. Didn''t they hear me speak... Chen Qi''s voice was loud, nearly a roar: "You two, I''ll say it again, stop the attack! I''ll handle this!" In the midst of the cannon fire, Fen smiled faintly at Chen Qi, then placed her hand on her chest, trying to pluck a flower from it: "Chen Qi, you''re also having illusions, unfortunately, I still have many questions for you..." Boom! Boom! The Black Light Dragon, finally impatient with the bombardment, showed sharp fangs gleaming coldly, its eyes flashing with desire and anger for prey, pouncing onto the ship''s body with lightning speed. With a deafening crash, the Black Light Dragon''s indestructible head slammed violently against the protective shield of the Cutter''s side. The tremendous impact made the whole ship tremble violently, as if it were about to disintegrate at any moment. Items on the deck were shaken and scattered everywhere, crew members thrown around by the sudden force, with cries of terror and chaotic shouts intermingling, creating a heart-stopping scene! Mad Wolf Fenrir struggled to stand firm, bellowing: "Damn it! Damn it! Why doesn''t this guy retreat from our attacks at all! Does he want to eat our flesh that badly? Is this damn thing the Dragon King or what!" Chen Qi couldn''t help but frown, his fists clenched tightly. These two, completely, completely ignored his words! Completely, they didn''t! "Huff..." Chen Qi let out a breath tinged with blood, quietly stepped forward, and then slowly spread his arms. Bang! "You two, can''t you just listen to me!" Chen Qi grabbed Fen by the neck with his right hand, the Mad Wolf by the neck with his left hand, and then with great force, he smashed their heads hard against the side of the ship. Smash again! And smash hard once more! Chen Qi''s eyes flashed a hint of scarlet, and finally he said: "I told you to stop the attack!!!" "Huh?" A terrified-looking Fen slowly lifted her head from beneath Chen Qi''s palm, pouting her lips, looking incredulously at Chen Qi. This was the first time she had seen Chen Qi show such a ferocious side in all the time she''d known him! Though the Flower Witch Fen wasn''t averse to it, the timing made her question whether Chen Qi had been driven mad. "Chen Qi, you..." However, before she could recover, Chen Qi had already grasped her cheek: "Fen, calm down; I''m not crazy, and there''s no need for you to release your power! Just stop the attack, and I have a way to solve the crisis at hand." The Mad Wolf Fenrir looked incredulous, unable to stop thinking of the terrifying legends in the newspaper. What''s going on! Could it be that the Black Hunter actually wanted to stop the attack? Was it really like in the Dove Times, part of the natural disaster of the sea, in cahoots with the Black Light Dragon, aiming to doom them all? Chen Qi turned his head, speaking fiercely: "Fenrir, have your men cease firing for half a minute; these cannonballs are obstructing my view." Mad Wolf Fenrir raised his head, his eyes like those of a starving wolf: "Mr. Hunter, remember! Although you are our benefactor, if you go mad, I will take action!" Facing such a behemoth, even a second''s delay could lead to the destruction of the entire ship! Chen Qi lowered his head, his gaze like that of a giant serpent: "I''m not crazy! I''ll say it for the last time, order your men to stop attacking! Give me half a minute, and I''ll deal with the Black Light Dragon at hand!" Chapter 268 BOSS Battle! The Final Battle with the Black Light Dragon!_3 "You can''t suppress this Black Light Dragon..." Bang! Chen Qi forcefully pressed down Fenrir''s head, looking down from above and said, "Is it only your dagger that can withstand two hits? I can survive in the ocean, but you can''t." "I''m telling you one last time, stop!" Chen Qi said expressionlessly. Fenrir gritted his teeth and glanced at the Flower Witch, recalling the scene where Chen Qi defeated the Black Pig Shark. Now, maybe we should listen to the Black Hunter! He struggled to raise his head, emitting a howl like that of a wolf: "Everyone! Stop for me! Stop attacking!" As the captain of the ship, Fenrir''s roar finally brought the continuous barrage of cannon fire to a halt. Under absolute authority, all the crew members turned their eyes to Chen Qi on the deck. Like Fenrir, they didn''t understand why they would stop attacking in such a dangerous situation. At this moment, Chen Qi finally had a chance to gaze into the crimson eyes of the Black Light Dragon once again. Roar¡ª The Black Light Dragon moved slowly forward, its enormous head approaching Chen Qi again. Leave... Chen Qi glanced at the Black Light Dragon. However, the giant Black Light Dragon didn''t retreat at all, but instead, panting heavily, swung its massive tail and stirred up a towering wave, rushing towards Chen Qi. "Can''t we really shoot?" "No, Mom! God of the Day! I want to jump into the sea!" "No, we shouldn''t trust that hunter! He''s a captive of the dragon! He''s been fooled by the lanterns in the sky!" On the ship, under the bloody scent, panicked and complaining voices emerged again from the Dagger. Why doesn''t the Black Light Dragon leave? Chen Qi wondered. Like the near-sea overlord, it belongs to the extremely difficult-to-communicate type. Is there any way to make it leave? Since it''s of the same species as the near-sea overlord... Chen Qi pondered and took out his seldom-used fishing rod to create an exquisite Extraordinary Fish Bait using a copious amount of fish bait. Chen Qi looked at the fish bait in his hand. This amount, probably not enough even to get stuck in the Black Light Dragon''s teeth, right? Would the Black Light Dragon really eat this? Never mind, let''s just give it a try. Chen Qi exerted his muscles violently and threw the Extraordinary Fish Bait far into the ocean. Go! Extraordinary Fish Bait! What''s going on? Everyone''s gaze followed the parabolic trajectory of the bait towards the distance. What is Black Hunter doing? Can this really work? This action, why does it feel a bit like playing fetch with a large dog? Everyone was perplexed for a moment. Bang! A very light splash. Under Chen Qi''s enormous strength, the Extraordinary Fish Bait landed on the ocean''s surface two kilometers away. Only to see, the huge Black Light Dragon opened its mouth full of giants and exhaled bloody breath. Will this work... Chen Qi harbored a hint of doubt and glared at the Black Light Dragon. "..." And Fenrir, like a starving dog, inadvertently showed a terrified expression. This bloody breath! Could it be! Dragon Cannon! A dragon king-level Dragon Cannon, a world-shattering Dragon Cannon! However, the next second, something that no one expected happened. Only to see, the Black Light Dragon suddenly turned sideways and then, shaking its tail, dashed towards the bait. Huge waves crashed against the protective shield. "!?" Everyone was shocked, the Black Light Dragon actually ignored them, delicious as they were, for a bait! Could it be... Fenrir''s lips moved slightly, the scene before him reminding him of a long-lost skill. The Flower Witch Fen, with her cheeks flushed, slowly raised her head, even more bewildered. What''s going on! Why do I feel like the Black Light Dragon is like a Husky looking for a bone... I must be hallucinating, no wonder Chen Qi just grabbed me, it was to snap me out of it... Fen said to Chen Qi: S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Chen, can you pinch my cheeks again?" "???" Chen Qi looked puzzled. Chapter 269 Can We Win? "Pinch me!" The Flower Witch Fen''s expression was serious. Pain is the natural antidote to illusions. The Flower Witch likes to be pinched? You said it... Chen Qi, without any hesitation, took his thumb and forefinger and pinched the cheek of the Flower Witch Fen. Soft¡ª Oddly comfortable. The kind that makes one can''t help but pinch a little longer. Chen Qi''s fingers gently turned, tightening the grip. Ruthless. "Ouch, ouch, ouch, enough, it''s real¡ª" The Flower Witch Fen lifted her head, blinked hard, and once again looked with everyone else towards the distant, rolling waves. The huge head of the Black Light Dragon, like a small hill, plunged into the sea in search of the bait just dropped. Giant waves rose up! It''s no use, no matter how you look at it, that shaking tail looks a little bit like a big dog... The Flower Witch Fen pinched her own red cheek again, disbelieving the scene in the distance. The Black Light Dragon was actually attracted by the small piece of Extraordinary Fish Bait! Is this even possible? This is a dragon king-level creature! Phew, should be no problem now... Chen Qi reluctantly let go, looked towards the distant Black Light Dragon, and heaved a sigh of relief. As long as the Black Light Dragon was attracted by the Extraordinary Fish Bait, they could declare the crisis temporarily averted. If the Black Light Dragon moved just a little more, their entire Dagger would fall into the Mutated Sea, drinking a pot full of nutritious seawater! The brief departure of the Black Light Dragon allowed everyone on the Dagger to gradually emerge from the sense of crisis of death. The Dagger immediately accelerated! Be aware that most of the Sea Beasts in the Mutated Sea have a very strong aggressiveness. And they had actually succeeded in witnessing a dragon king and survived. "Thank the gods!" "Who just told me they entrusted their wife and children to me?" "Who just confessed to me?" "Who just said that if the Black Light Dragon died, they''d stand on their head and down this mug of Mutated water?" "Haha! Brother Fenrir, I want to have a drink!" "Mr. Black Hunter, what exactly was the move you just used? It actually drove away a calamity-level fierce beast." "Yeah, what move was that? Could it be Black Hunter''s domineering presence?" Everyone was both shocked and delighted, full of questions, all turning to look at Chen Qi. This feeling of being stared at by everyone... Chen Qi looked down and noticed Fen was also staring at him. Underneath Fen''s flower, her colorful eyes were wide open, with a face full of curiosity. "Cough cough." This is bad, I need to explain... Chen Qi thought about how to bluff his way through. While Chen Qi was pondering, the Wild Wolf Fenrir lifted his head and came over: "Mr. Black Hunter, was your move just now the legendary ''Fishing in the Storm''?" You actually know it? Chen Qi couldn''t help but blink. This was indeed the name of the Extraordinary Fish Bait technique he had just used! "Exactly!" Chen Qi confidently nodded his head. You''re very knowledgeable, Fenrir! So it''s true! The Wild Wolf Fenrir struggled to control his expression as if everything was within his expectations: "So it''s really the technique of the legendary Deep Sea Hunter, it is said that this bait could attract Sea Beasts. The Deep Sea Hunter, in order to battle the Sea Beasts, often used this technique to attract other Sea Beasts, creating a perfect hunting ground. Now, to see this technique reemerge, Mr. Black Hunter, you even got your hands on the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure! Legend has it, he defeated the calamity beast Sea Lantern Fox, precisely by using Extraordinary Fish Bait..." Fenrir recounted a legend of the Deep Sea Hunter. "Sss..." The Extraordinary Fish Bait also has such a history... Chen Qi carefully pondered. Extraordinary Fish Bait, apparently, probably does have such an effect, but because of his own reasons, he had never paid special attention to it. So it''s not because of my charm? Chen Qi felt slightly disappointed. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The Deep Sea Hunter, I see..." Fen fell into thought, it was the first time she heard that Chen Qi mastered a technique of the Deep Sea Hunter. Chen Qi is really a man full of mysteries! Given Chen Qi''s current strength, to obtain a treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter was not a rare thing. And at that moment, a sailor on the Dagger shouted loudly: "Boss, it looks like scales have fallen off the Black Light Dragon! Do we want to salvage them?" Scales? Chen Qi looked down and saw that on the surface of the sea, indeed, some scalding scales had fallen. This should not be the power of the cannonballs. Right now, the Black Light Dragon was in some special period of shedding its skin. Fenrir shouted loudly: "Salvage!" The professional sailors of the Dagger were fast, immediately operating the salvage machinery, hauling the heavy scales aboard. Boom! Three thick, pitch-black scales fell onto the deck. Chen Qi went over and touched them gently. Rough, hard, scalding... [Black Light Dragon''s Scale: Description: Agile yet extremely hard black dragon scales, with strong spiritual power conductivity on the inside, can be used to make very rare armor. Moreover, the surface of the scale also has a strong spiritual power absorption, most spiritual power attacks when striking the scale, will see their power diluted by 80%!] Strong spiritual power conductivity, plus spiritual power dilution... Chen Qi was slightly surprised. Enjoy new adventures at empire This material from the Black Light Dragon was very strong! Spiritual power dilution means these scales could be made into powerful magic-resistant armor, or even the hull of a ship! "What a good item!" The people on the Dagger sighed with emotion, this was not a small gain. Although there were only three pieces, no matter what, these were dragon king scales. "Alright, stop looking, these aren''t our spoils of war!" Fenrir said cheerfully: "Mr. Black Hunter, these scales from the Black Light Dragon are good stuff. I see your ship is fast, but it lacks defensive power. Chapter 270 Can We Win? _2 After returning, I''ll have Amy, help install the newest defense system to your ship. By using this scale, we could also strengthen the windows and doors. What do you think?" Defense systems! This was no small value; if it were the latest model, its worth could even surpass the ship itself... Chen Qi thought to himself. This was also the greatest flaw of his Ghost Ship. Fenrir was indeed generous with his offers! Chen Qi nodded: "Thank you very much." Fenrir laughed: "Hahaha! No need for thanks. Mr. Black Hunter, if it weren''t for you, we would all be dead. I would even consider giving you the Dagger if that were no issue!" No, if it weren''t for me, the Black Light Dragon probably wouldn''t have arrived so quickly... Chen Qi sweated coldly as he looked again at the distant Black Light Dragon. The Furious Wolf Fenrir followed Chen Qi''s gaze, looking into the distance: "These dragon kings are all treasures. Legend has it that inside the lantern of the Black Light Dragon, there lies an extremely rare Light Orb, a perfect material for Lamp Phase. Unfortunately, these items are but playthings of legend, and they have nothing to do with people like us! But, if this mission is completed perfectly, perhaps the Lady Blood will give me a fine Blade Phase artifact." Scales, Lamp Phase, Light Orb... Chen Qi stroked his chin. As the ruler of the nearby seas, this Black Light Dragon''s body is filled with treasures! This Black Light Dragon was much wealthier than the nearby rulers! Chen Qi swallowed. If he could remove all the scales from the Black Light Dragon, he could forge an extremely tough ship. If he could obtain the Light Orb, he would have powerful Lamp Phase material. And the next second, something unexpected happened. "Roar!" After eating the fish bait, the Black Light Dragon, instead of leaving, roared at Chen Qi and then swiftly moved to the front of the Dagger. The pursuit was relentless! Roar! What? You want to eat more? Chen Qi broke out in a cold sweat. To satisfy the Black Light Dragon, that seemingly ordinary Extraordinary Fish Bait had actually consumed a significant amount of his Spiritual Power. He now didn''t have enough Spiritual Power to create another deluxe version of the Extraordinary Fish Bait for the Black Light Dragon! The helmsman was startled: "Brother Fenrir, Lord Black Hunter! It''s the Black Light Dragon, the Black Light Dragon! It''s right on our course! Should we change our course?" Fenrir was completely shocked, as this was the first time he had encountered such a situation. The Black Light Dragon had actually gotten in front of them! Chen Qi looked towards the Black Light Dragon. He vaguely understood what the Black Light Dragon meant. It had two meanings. The first meaning was, "Feels great, I want more!" Is the fish bait I made that delicious...Chen Qi himself felt tempted to try it. The second meaning was probably¡ª"There''s something good for you!" Fenrir looked into the distance, hesitating. If they changed the course, it would mean they would spend more time and also have a higher chance of encountering other Sea Beasts. Fenrir couldn''t help but ask Chen Qi: "Hunter sir, what do you think? Shall we change course?" Chen Qi stroked his chin and said: Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I don''t think it is necessary. It hasn''t attacked us directly, which means it''s in a good mood. We might as well follow it. Discover stories at empire Maybe it is leading us." Leading us! Fenrir was stunned, questioning whether he had heard correctly. The roar just now was guiding us? That was the calamity of the seas in this region! This Deep Sea Hunter''s fish bait is that potent? Could it be that Black Hunter''s fish bait contains an aphrodisiac made by the Flower Witch? Flowers of surprise bloomed over Fen''s head. As a young lady from the Beast Taming Kingdom, she could also clearly feel that the Black Light Dragon didn''t show enough aggression. Following the Black Light Dragon to an Navy Research Base was something she wouldn''t even dare to dream about. The crowd looked at each other, but after everything that had just occurred, they were willing to trust their lifesaver. As long as they had Black Hunter''s Extraordinary Fish Bait, they wouldn''t fear the Black Light Dragon! If worse came to worst, they would give their all to cover Chen Qi, replenish his magic, and let him make more Extraordinary Fish Bait. Fenrir stepped forward and shouted: "Then let''s follow Black Hunter! Forward, follow the Black Light Dragon, full speed ahead!" "Yes!" The crowd roared mightily. The Dagger surged through the Mutated Sea with unstoppable momentum! ... ... Late at night, at the abandoned Lost Island, Navy Research Base, dock. Under the illumination of the lighthouse, this long-abandoned Navy Research Base was brightly lit. Exactly fifteen of the Black Whale Group''s warships were moored at the harbor. And accompanied by the sound of a horn, a large warship flying a red skull flag gradually approached the dock from afar. "Finally arrived, unexpectedly smoothly, that Black Light Dragon was indeed frightened away by the blood poison gas I released, worthy of me..." The Flesh Mage waved, signaling the ship to approach and moor. Once they were securely docked, the Flesh Mage couldn''t help but reveal a happy smile: "Granny truly is Granny, everything is within her control. If it weren''t for the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ships, we wouldn''t dare speed up in that sea region." Immediately afterward, the Flesh Mage turned and asked the investigator behind him: "How is it going? What''s the current situation with the Blood Blade Pirate Group?" The investigator replied: "Reporting, sir, according to the radar, the presence of the Black Light Dragon has appeared again in the nearby seas, and a ship''s signal has also been detected. The Black Light Dragon and that ship have already intersected, and it appears that one of the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ships has been destroyed." Chapter 271 Can We Win? _3 "A ship was destroyed..." The Flesh Mage frowned, gazing deep into the Navy Research Base. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In order to safely enter the Blade Witch''s ruins and obtain her treasures, they needed the help of the Flower Witch, the key named ''Witch''! The Flower Witch was an essential key, and Black Hunter was the person Aunt Carol specifically asked for! Both Black Hunter and the Flower Witch could be incapacitated, but neither could die! The Flesh Mage inquired: "Who was on that ship? Were there a Witch and a Hunter?" Find your next read on empire "Sorry, my lord, our radar signals and intelligence have not yet been able to determine that." The Flesh Mage muttered: "Never mind, their luck shouldn''t be so bad as to encounter that dragon..." As the Commander of this operation, the Flesh Mage started pacing back and forth on deck. Then, he spoke slowly, issuing commands: "If one exploration ship was devoured, then it means the Black Light Dragon has consumed at least fifty second-order Transcendents, along with a bunch of Transcendent Spiritual Power items! Even if it''s a natural disaster, it should be full by now, and quite content!" A perfect opportunity! The Flesh Mage stroked his chin. According to the information he had so far, the reason Black Whale Group''s ships dared not make a move was not only the mysterious Blue Beast at the Navy Research Base, but also that terrifying Black Light Dragon. And now, freshly fed, the dragon''s appetite must have diminished tremendously! It definitely needed to digest! It was the perfect moment to organize the transport ships to return all data, weapons, and captured Sea Beasts obtained from the Navy Research Base. The Flesh Mage commanded loudly: "Black Lantern seven, Black Lantern eight, and nine, obey my command! In five minutes, immediately sail through the Mutated Sea and return home! At the same time, eleven, the salvage ship, immediately head to the center of the Mutated Sea and retrieve the wreckage of the Blood Blade Pirate Group! Try to recover all equipment completely!" "Then, set the Lighthouse to high brightness, Black Shark one and two in charge of combat, one warship was destroyed, other exploration ships receiving the signal will inevitably go to investigate, when they do, we will ambush them, launching a great sea battle!" "Understood!" "Understood!" Accompanied by synchronized footsteps, the roar of engines began to sound. What a huge harvest... The Flesh Mage revealed a delighted smile, mimicking Carol, sat on the couch, rolled up his pants leg, leaned back, enjoyed a glass of red wine, embraced a beauty he had captured, kissed her, savoring the moment. Aunt Carol truly is Aunt Carol! In these seas, the Blood Blade Pirate Group were their toys, their weapons, purely consumables for their Black Whale Group. Everything was going according to plan! Now, it was time to reap! The treasures of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, Black Hunter, and Miss Witch, and the treasures of the Navy Research Base, all belonged to them. The mission was truly simple. Other than that Blue Beast, this sea area posed no threat... The Flesh Mage drank down his red wine, enjoying the wonderful sound of the ship''s engines. "Ah!!!" However, the next moment, suddenly from afar, came the agonizing screams of the crew. "Damn it! Who is screaming?" The Flesh Mage turned his head, looking towards the Black Whale Group''s naval vessels heading out to battle. But then, a strong gust of blood wind, like a giant titan, heavily pressed down upon him, making it momentarily impossible for him to open his eyes. The sound of the waves grew louder! Why was it so dark ahead? Why was there so much fog? Slowly, the Flesh Mage raised his head, and above their newly erected Lighthouse, there hung a lantern, a lantern constantly suspended in the air. His mind lost all reason in an instant, leaving only one question, a simple question: Now, could the Navy Research Base''s fleet of warships defeat the Black Light Dragon? Chapter 272 You Are Undergoing the Trial of the Blade Witch The moonlight was like blood, barely piercing through the thick clouds, casting a sinister red veil over the ageing and mottled dock soon to be devoured by darkness. The sea breeze carried a trace of saltiness and unease, howling through the complicated network of ropes and abandoned fishing boats, moaning like the whispers of a shipwreck. Black Light Dragon¡ª The overlord of these waters! The blood mage''s body couldn''t stop trembling as he faced the sea wind, mustering his voice to command: "All fleets! Return to base! Full speed! Fire the cannons!" "Activate all defense measures on the dock!" The blood mage shouted commands hoarsely, staring into the distance. He had never imagined that the Black Light Dragon, having just feasted, would appear at their base. In his recent imagination, he should have been sipping wine, enjoying the remains of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, then watching the Flower Witch and Black Hunter in their cages, forcing them to perform some magic tricks. But now, their Black Whale Group''s base was facing the same fate. The sea dragon plunged, its ever-opening and closing scales like unstoppable waves that engulfed the Black Shark One and Black Shark Two battle ships. Crack! Crack! The sound of steel and scales clashed! The Black Shark, built by several Third Rank Hammer Phase Transcendents out of steel, proved as fragile as paper mache before the sea dragon''s might, collapsing with ear-splitting noise and the screams of the crew as fragments and debris flew in all directions. Even from miles away, the blood mage''s hands trembled. The two warships had been pulverized just for being in the Black Light Dragon''s path. Thump! Thump! Thump! A piece of blood-stained steel debris, under tremendous pressure, flew towards the blood mage from afar. Accompanying the massive chunk was the Black Light Dragon''s mountainous body. "Wait, its target is¡ª" The blood mage struggled to remain calm. He had found a blind spot! The Black Light Dragon''s purpose wasn''t to feed but to keep moving forward! The blood mage turned around, and from the current path, the Black Light Dragon''s target was clearly the Blade Witch Trial Land beneath the navy base, that ''artificial crack'' which they had been unable to safely enter due to the lack of a witch. The very Land of Trial he had longed to enter! "Why, why? Why would the Black Light Dragon target the crack? Does the Black Light Dragon also want to train?" The blood mage''s brain momentarily crashed. "Stay calm, stay calm, this is good news, at least our Black Whale Group won''t suffer great losses..." The blood mage exhaled deeply. However, the next instant, hundreds of bullets rushed towards his temples! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The bullets deformed upon impact as if they had struck an extremely hard clot of blood. "Not bad for a bullet, it even made my neck twist..." The blood mage''s temples twisted in a spiral of flesh, and then he looked towards the direction of the bullets. Then, he was dumbfounded! There, amidst the giant waves stirred up by the Black Light Dragon, a bright red battle ship charged against the waves, speeding on. And the flag fluttering in the sea breeze bore the symbol of a blood blade, a blood blade aimed straight at their hearts! The Dagger of the Blood Blade Pirate Group! Aboard the ship, Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, smiled revealingly across the huge waves, baring his white teeth at him. "Fire the cannons! Fire the cannons! Kill these Black Whale Group cowards!" "Fire the cannons! Fire the cannons!" The blood mage looked up at the sky filled with cannonballs, his face blank. A small battle ship, riding the waves of the Black Light Dragon, had penetrated deep into their Black Whale Group''s base, into the heart of their heavily defended base. The previously set defenses were completely useless, torn apart mercilessly, crushed like brittle paper! Under the barrage of cannonballs, the blood mage crouched down, took out a radio, and dialed the last distress call. All plans were destroyed in that moment... With his power, he couldn''t stop the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ship; the only thing left to do was to capture the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch. Soon, a flaming cannonball struck his ship, which rapidly caught fire. "Emergency, Witch and Hunter have reached the base, requesting support..." The blood mage sent the last message through the machine, then slowly raised his head. He slowly lifted his finger, gathering blood. The crew members preparing to fire the cannons panicked: "Sir, sir, what are you doing?" "Sir, what was in the wine you gave us before?" Experience more tales on empire As the blood mage gestured with his fingers, blood slowly drained from their bodies. The crew members clutched their necks in terror, looking at their captain, wanting to curse the blood mage''s entire family. But as their blood drained away rapidly, combined with the roar of gunfire, they couldn''t utter a word. Pop! Pop! Pop! The blood mage continued to snap his fingers. Soon, the crew member''s blood formed countless blood serpents that converged on him, forming a garment dyed in fresh blood. "It seems I''ve been underestimated." The blood mage adjusted his round glasses, exhaled a breath of blood energy, and watched Chen Qi on the Dagger with the hunger of a starving wolf. If he wanted to avoid punishment from the matriarch for the mission failure, he would have to show some results. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In his eyes, capturing Chen Qi was the easiest gain. As long as he caught him, he could escape all punishments! Chapter 273 You Are Undergoing the Trial of the Blade Witch_2 There was no better harvest to reap than this. "Can''t salvage it, just have to hide in the dark forests and hunt..." Boom! Accompanied by the cannonball smashing into the ship, a huge explosion ensued, erasing the mage''s figure from the sea, leaving only dozens of bodies drained of blood and a badly damaged vessel. ... ... The Fenrir Wolf stood at the bow, wielding a large sword and commanding the gunners of the Dagger to fire at will. "Fire! Fire! Fire!" Streaks of light tore through the sky, followed by deafening explosions as the cannonballs, like angry meteors, tore through the air, striking directly at the enemy ships. The sea surface was instantly enveloped in gunpowder smoke and flames, causing the enemy ships to tremble under the intense bombardment while shrieks and chaos broke out on deck. "Thrilling! Thrilling! Thrilling!" S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fenrir had not felt this excited in a long time, almost wanting to howl on the spot. Read exclusive adventures at empire The feeling of a small exploration ship hammering away at over a dozen large ships was simply too exhilarating! "Exactly! Sniper! Thrilling!" Chen Qi also took out his sniper rifle, the Giant Slayer from Magic Bullet Company, and killed three panicked pirates from the Black Whale Group. [You''ve successfully assassinated a Second-tier warrior and earned 600 Spiritual Points!] Chen Qi exhaled. His profession was a traveling assassin, after all, assassination did indeed add to his experience. However, the assassination judgment for his profession was very strict, requiring him to kill the enemy without being seen, which was an extremely difficult task. Chen Qi slowly raised his sniper scope, looking at the distant mage. But the mage soon disappeared from his scope. "Did he run away? No, that guy..." As a Third Rank profession, the mage thrived on massive casualties, drawing the power from fresh blood, endowing him with extraordinary abilities within a short time. If I were him, I wouldn''t stray too far from an arena that allows me to create blood giants... Chen Qi thought, then cautioned: "Fen, Fenrir Wolf, be careful, the mage has disappeared! You must both be alert to the scent of blood, as, more than Spiritual Power, the scent of blood makes it easier to spot a mage''s trace." "Acknowledged, cap¡ª" Fenrir blurted out subconsciously. Wait a minute! Fenrir suddenly realized that he, as the captain, was actually calling out to the captain of the Black Hunter! Is this appropriate? Does this make sense? As an old pirate who grew up with the Blood Blade Pirate Group, he was unquestionably the rightful captain of the Dagger. Previously, when following the Black Light Dragon, all sailing commands had always been issued by Chen Qi. That''s why Fenrir had misspoken. Although the Black Hunter truly qualified as a captain, his other brothers wouldn''t agree... Fenrir coughed twice, preparing to explain. Then, he heard the helmsman say in a sycophantic tone: "Captain Black Hunter, Mr. Hunter... What should we do next? Should we continue the pursuit?" Let me think... Chen Qi looked around and continued: "Although we''ve severely injured the Black Whale Group now, it was during a surprise attack, and this is the Black Whale Group''s base, after all. We should give them some face. Plus, the Black Whale Group is likely to recover soon. Let''s continue following the Black Light Dragon, as it seems to bear no malice towards humans." Chen Qi grew even more curious about the ''goodies'' mentioned by the Black Light Dragon. Upon hearing the orders, the helmsman immediately responded eagerly: "Acknowledged, Captain!" Though I am the captain, the real... Fenrir lamented in his heart. After bombarding the Black Whale Group, the Dagger accelerated, heading deeper into the abandoned naval base. The entire geography of the abandoned naval base resembled two islands split by a river, which just accommodated the body of the Black Light Dragon. Bang! Bang! Bang! Under Chen Qi''s command, the helmsman of the Dagger carefully followed the Black Light Dragon to a peculiar area. Boom! The massive body of the Black Light Dragon slowly halted, entwining around a discarded high tower, then roared towards a giant crack in the ground. "This crack..." Chen Qi couldn''t help but widen his eyes. On both sides of the crack, innumerable intertwined blades formed a complex and twisted pattern. These blades were not motionless but trembled slightly as if alive, emitting a faint yet piercing friction sound, akin to countless tormented souls wailing softly, narrating eternal pain and torment. The entire crack was like a path to the depths of hell, lined with bloody long blades, chilling to the bone. The Black Light Dragon roared at the crack: "Roar!" Chen Qi''s ears were momentarily shattered by the tremendous ringing. "Is this what you called ''good stuff'' from the Black Light Dragon?" Chen Qi observed closely. This place was evidently an entrance to a crack, and the intense Blade Phase aura emanating from it... was none other than the Blade Witch Trial Land mentioned in the intel by the Blood Mistress! Chen Qi looked at Fenrir. According to the Blood Mistress''s intelligence, Fenrir had indeed entered this crack before. Fenrir Wolf frowned: "Mr. Black Hunter, this crack is extremely dangerous, and unlike ordinary cracks, the moment a human steps into this crack, they will be attacked by countless blades, the deeper one goes, the more ferocious the blades become¡ª" "Unless your body can withstand the slashes of thousands of blades, it is impossible to enter this crack. Previously, my older brother, the real man¡ªBlood Emperor¡ª" Chapter 274 You Are Undergoing the Trial of the Blade Witch_3 Is that so... Chen Qi smiled at the Black Light Dragon. Black Light Dragon, is this the treasure you''re giving me? Roar! The next moment, something beyond Chen Qi''s expectations happened, as if the Black Light Dragon understood him, it suddenly rushed towards the huge crack. Crash! Crash! The instant the Black Light Dragon charged in, numerous blades fiercely shut, shaking the entire island, cruelly clamping down on the Black Light Dragon''s head! Black Light Dragon, it''s trying to force its way through this crack for Chen Qi! "Roar!" Enjoy new chapters from empire Black Light Dragon wants to help me forcefully enter? Chen Qi was stunned for a moment. However, this was, after all, an ancient forbidden area. Soon, the Black Light Dragon''s strength waned, and thousands of blades pierced into its flesh and blood. "Roar!" In pain, the Black Light Dragon had to withdraw its blood-drenched head, shaking it and letting out a faint roar before angrily smashing a deserted naval base tower. The sound was almost like a child''s apology, roughly meaning: "Whimper, sorry, I can''t let you enter this cave¡ª" What is the Black Light Dragon doing? Does it like to burrow for fun? The crew of the Blood Blade Pirate Group couldn''t understand the behavior of the Black Light Dragon, but they roughly knew that it wouldn''t attack them. Meanwhile, after a long silence, Fen approached Chen Qi and took a deep breath: "Qi, rest assured, as long as I''m here, this crack won''t kill us." "Oh?" Chen Qi smiled, watching Fen''s performance. At that moment, a slight smile was forming on Fen''s lips. The Flower Witch Fen slowly replied: "In fact, every Witch''s Land of Trial is meant for trials, not slaughter. Thus, in the land of witches, there isn''t adventure but a trial." Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "A trial?" Chen Qi cooperatively asked. Fen slightly raised her head: "Yes, a trial. In the Land of Trial, you won''t truly die. Of course, this is all on the premise that you have the right key; otherwise, this land of trial would be a terrifying Grade B or even higher grade crack to outsiders!" "And for those who possess the key, this is a treasure, a treasure easily obtained! A vast treasury of riches!" "Oh? So where is the key?" Chen Qi and Fen went back and forth, asking cooperatively. The Flower Witch Fen confidently patted her chest: "For the Witch''s Land of Trial, the Witch, which is me, I am the key!" The Witch is the key... Chen Qi smiled slightly; indeed, following the Flower Witch meant big rewards! "By the way, Flower Witch, can I enter?" Chen Qi swallowed, eager to enter the Blade Witch''s crafted crack. Of course! Fen rested her chin on her hands: "Qi, I can definitely take you in, but like the crack, the Land of Trial has a limited capacity. The Blade Witch''s crack, I don''t think it will exceed ten blades. Fenrir, you pick eight more people..." "Hmm!" Fenrir, ecstatic, nodded and looked around: "Folks, if possible, we''d better hurry in; I have a feeling that that guy has his eyes on us..." "That guy?" Chen Qi asked. Fenrir urgently said: "The Blue Beast, but perhaps because of the Black Light Dragon, it has not approached us." The Blue Beast... A chill ran up Chen Qi''s neck. "I see." Fen took out her magic wand, effortlessly hopped off the ship, reached the entrance to the crack, and then gently proceeded down the steep stairs. Under Fen''s lead, their group continued descending the staircase. Everything was indeed as Fen said; the blades did not attack them. Chen Qi cautiously stepped into this land of blades underground, walking step by step. "Are you sure these blades won''t attack me?" Chen Qi had an ominous premonition. As they delved deeper, the blades around him grew more numerous and denser, continuously closing in on him. With each echoing step, a blade pierced his face''s skin, drawing bright red blood. Simultaneously, a long-unseen prompt popped up in front of Chen Qi. [Inspiration Identification in Progress¡ª] [You are undergoing the Blade Witch''s trial¡­] Chapter 275 Congratulations, You Won the Jackpot! Threw out a Five … Abandoned naval base. With the arrival of the Flower Witch, the countless sharp-edged fissures on the steps gradually calmed down, closing like a slowly shutting mouth, becoming a groove, a tiny fissure, until it turned into a line¡ª Explore stories at empire Bang! At the last moment, two decayed hands suddenly grabbed the edges of the fissure, forcibly stopping it from closing with brute force. Whoosh¡ª A person draped in tattered hunter''s clothes exposed sharp teeth and uttered in an ancient voice: "The tide has arrived, this abandoned place has certainly seen a lot of visitors recently¡ª" As the sea breeze blew, blue flames flickered under his mottled cloak, like the slow movement of ocean waves. Then, he slightly lifted his head, the blue eyes under the cloak gazing at the man in the distance: "Little guy from the Black Whale Group, this is a pretty good fissure, isn''t it? Why not go in and have some fun? This fissure hasn''t reached its capacity limit yet, it''s a really fun place." Blue Beast... The Flesh Mage touched his forehead. He had just arrived on this island and encountered every monster he was supposed to! "You got it, elder! I indeed want to go down and catch someone!" The Flesh Mage smiled slightly and kept descending along the fissure. Meanwhile, the Black Light Dragon slowly opened its massive mouth, its scales emitting creaking sounds. The blue eyes under the cloak slowly lifted, looking at the enormous body of the Black Light Dragon. His hand trembled: "Difficulty of the hand... really, with the passage of time, am I even feeling fear at the difficulty of the hand..." Boom! Accompanied by a loud thunderclap in the sky, Black Light Dragon''s lantern emitted a dazzling light, beginning to gather scorching spiritual power in its mouth. ... ... [Identifying...] [Identification successful] Chen Qi looked at the prompt before him. [Fissure Name: The Last Soldier (Blade Witch''s Land of Trial)] Rank: C Nature: Blade, Dice Fissure Aberration Degree: 10% (This fissure is perfectly controlled by rune power and contains extremely special powers) Fissure Mode: Single Combat Fissure Rank Restriction: None Fissure Participant Limit: Within fifteen people.] Description: The Blade Witch''s Land of Trial offers more detailed inspiration and special powers.] "Inspiration..." Chen Qi touched his chin and looked at the inspiration before him. It had been a long time since he had entered a fissure. Moreover, this was his first time entering a completely ''controlled contained'' combat fissure. "For someone who hasn''t joined a Transcendent organization, entering a rare ''training ground'' fissure this early..." S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi touched his neck. Some Transcendent professions possessed the power to transform fissures, such as the renowned Fourth Rank Transcendent Hammer Phase ''Fissure Transformer'' and the Scale Phase ''Purifier.'' Because of these powers, theoretically, many fissures could be controlled by humans and used for their own forces. Many fissures, after transformation, would become resource acquisition points, such as the Flower Witch''s hometown of Black Soil, the mines of Maro Town. Transformed fissures would become safer and could even turn into resource production sites. Of course, resource fissures as absolutely safe as Black Soil are extremely rare. Most controlled ''fissures'' have a certain degree of aberration and threat. The higher the rank, the harder it was to control. These fissures were often contained by specific organizations, which sent people to periodically deal with the fissure. For instance, the navy had the Blade Phase''s ''Great Sea Battle'' fissure specifically used for training navy soldiers, providing resources and a large number of Spiritual Points for the navy. Similarly, the White Dove Newspaper had a specialized Lamp Phase exploration fissure, B-Rank ''Moonstone City in the Mirror,'' where they put newcomers into the monster-filled Moonstone City to test their investigative skills. Therefore, in the absence of crack tides, most people relied on these organization-internal fissures for promotion. At this moment, the Flower Witch Fen reminded gently: "Qi, please be careful. This fissure may not kill your body, but it might torment your spirit¡ª" "My spirit?" Chen Qi showed a puzzled expression and looked at the Flower Witch ahead. Finally, Fen gently said again: "If you can''t hold on, choose to give up, give up your brain. When the fissure ends, I will be here..." "Give up my brain? What do you mean?" Chen Qi asked curiously. Soon, a thin veil of blood mist appeared on the Flower Witch''s face. Accompanied by the wailing wind, the Flower Witch vanished into the blood mist. No, to be precise, everyone around him vanished into the blood mist. In the next instant, his eyes were also covered by the thick blood mist. The sound of howling wind echoed. The burnt smell of blood... Chen Qi gripped the long knife at his waist, maintaining his vigilance. As the blood mist gradually dissipated, a land of scorched earth appeared before him. The night sky pressed low, but the horizon burned with a sinister red glow, a strange red moon hanging in the sky. The air was thick with the scent of blood and despair, the wind whimpering across his face. On this battlefield shrouded in the aura of death, the ground was littered with scattered blades and broken armor, corpses piled up into mountains. "A battlefield?" Chen Qi wondered in his heart. Many Blade Phase fissures were battlefields, but the scene before him was slightly unexpected. The vast emptiness, coupled with an unprecedented sense of tranquility, made his heart race. "What exactly is this trial..." Chapter 276 Congratulations, youve hit the jackpot! Youve thrown a five......_2 Chen Qi couldn''t help but frown, a puzzled expression on his face. By all logic, with his inspiration''s great success in identification, he should have received enough information. But as it stood, the information he had was pitifully scarce. There was no objective, nor any conditions for clearing the trial¡ª Moreover, the war had already ended, and there was nothing left for him to do. What exactly am I supposed to do? Did I enter an incomplete crack? Chen Qi was momentarily confused. Clang! Suddenly, the sound of a long blade hitting the ground rang out. Chen Qi quietly shifted his feet, looking in the direction of the sound. Over the continuously stacking corpses, a red figure sat proudly on top of the heap. It was clad in dark red light armor, like a flame in the night, both beautiful and dangerous. Its hair, black as ink, was carelessly draped over its back, blood beads clinging, fluttering with the wild wind. "Huff¡ª" A sigh of relief sounded as it slowly stood up, picked up the long blade from the pile of bodies, and steadily walked towards Chen Qi. Thud! Thud! Thud! The sound of casual footsteps approached. "This person is¡ª" The figure must be an important character in this crack. Getting closer and closer to Chen Qi, ever so near¡ª Chen Qi held his breath and asked, "You are¡ª" Thwack! However, before he could say anything, it casually twisted the long blade in its hand and gently thrust forward. Chen Qi instinctively drew his blade, but the opponent was simply too fast¡ª Sheer suppression of attributes¡ª The crimson blade pierced through his heart; his body emitted a painful cry until his brain¡ª Chen Qi''s eyes looked down to see his body frozen in place. I got instantly killed... a thought crossed Chen Qi''s mind. The next moment, the dense red fog engulfed him again¡ª The sound of rushing wind rose. Chen Qi opened his blurry eyes once again to look at his heart. His heart was intact; he had returned to this place once more. And at this moment, prompts from the crack appeared before his eyes again. [You died. Evaluation: Like an ant casually crushed to death.] [Reidentifying the crack...] [Identification highly successful...] [Name of the crack: The Last Soldier. Description: The monster atop the heap of corpses has won the war, and your role is the last insignificant being on its way home, needing only a single slash to kill you. Reminder: The strength of the monster is determined by the tier level you enter the crack with. Condition to clear: Defeat the enemy on the pile of corpses or until time runs out.] Just an insect killed with one slash... Chen Qi twitched the corner of his mouth as the cold feeling in his heart lingered. [You have successfully identified three key traits of this crack.] [Blessing of Immortality: The duration of this crack is three days, and during this time, should you die, you will return to the crack''s starting point.] [Power of the Dice: Within this crack, as death deepens, you can give your enemy corresponding negative attribute reduction buffs. (Up to a hundred times)] [Land of Trial: Within this crack, your Transcendent skill learning ability is greatly enhanced. You can refine your own powers through battle, quickly complete the digestion of skills, and gain exceptional insight, granting you a small chance to break through the limits of your own skills during combat.] Chen Qi swiftly scanned the BUFFs before him. It was like a game instance, one that challenged him endlessly. The first trait was precisely his current situation. As for the second, the more I die, the stronger I become. Chen Qi quickly focused on the third trait. Transcendent learning ability greatly enhanced, along with exceptional insight! Chen Qi gasped in surprise. These two could be considered god-level BUFFs! In simple terms, a skill that normally required a month to master could possibly be grasped within a single day. Even the Book Image Sacred Land of the White Tower Federation would struggle to provide such powerful BUFFs! Stay updated via empire After all, even with a Skill Card, it would take a considerable amount of time and Spiritual Points to fully master a skill, but this crack accelerated the process. This is the trial ground of the Blade Witch, truly worthy of being a main storyline instance... Chen Qi couldn''t help but muse. Even without considering the ultimate reward for clearing the trial, the instance itself was an incredibly high reward! Chen Qi couldn''t help swallowing. [Trial participant, please select your difficulty level! (The reward for clearing will vary with the difficulty.)] [You will randomly select one trait and choose multiple traits.] S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wait a second! This inspiration! A smile crept across Chen Qi''s lips. Soon, a plethora of trait options appeared before him. These special inspirations often appeared in Dice Phase cracks. And those dedicated to the Dice Phase could seize an additional chance to randomize from these options. In the player forums, Dice Phase cracks were always popular among a vast number of players! The randomness of a Dice Phase crack can turn a monotonous instance into one of varying difficulty and change. In the player forums, the Black Blood Empire''s main line could accommodate hundreds of thousands of players in the colossal Blade Dice Phase crack ''Dungeon,'' which was the most popular instance crack! Therefore, Chen Qi was also quite fond of Dice Phase cracks, and he even had a lucky dice given to him by the variable creature Palu. Selecting traits... Chen Qi excitedly looked at the options. [Agility Increase: Enemy''s agility +20%, rating +50] [Physical Enhancement: ''Enemy''s'' health increased by 20%, rating +50.] [Physical Enhancement II: ''Enemy''s'' health increased by 50%, rating +100] Chapter 277 Congratulations, youve hit the jackpot! Youve thrown a five......_3 [Blade Enhancement: "The enemy''s" blade is strengthened, rating +50.] [Burning Power: All attacks from this "enemy" will carry a permanent burning effect, rating +50.] [Charm Power: This "enemy" becomes more attractive and will cause continuous mental charm to you, rating +50.] [Blood-Scarred Form: When the ''enemy''s'' health falls below 20%, it enters a berserk state, rating +100.] [Ghost Form: The enemy ''acquires'' a special skill "Ghost Form", which allows it to become invincible for three seconds twice, rating +100.] [Remote Bow: The ''enemy'' will unlock an additional special longbow, rating +50] [Dual Blade Form: The ''enemy'' acquires two blades, one a fire blade and the other an ice blade, rating +100!] [Corpse Resurrection: Besides the enemy, the corpses around will continuously resurrect and attack you, rating +100.] ... In front of him, more than fifty entries appeared to increase the enemy''s difficulty. Chen Qi silently scanned through these special entries. Depending on the choices made, the difficulty would undergo a qualitative change. Among them, 0 to 150 points was one difficulty level, 150 points to 300 points was another, 300 points to 400 points was yet another, and 400 points to 700 points as well as 700 points to 1000 points each represented their own levels. Discover more content at empire Among them, just achieving 400 points would earn an A-grade rating! Finally, after much deliberation, Chen Qi excluded some extremely terrifying options and chose [Light Mental Pollution], [Second-tier Physical Strengthening], [Blade Enhancement], [Remote Bow], [Strength Enhancement], [Blood-Scarred Form]. "50+100+50+50+50+100, exactly 400 points, enough to compile an A-grade score." Chen Qi himself possessed a remarkable mental resistance. Among them, Physical Strengthening and Blade Enhancement were more basic choices, while the Remote Bow was, in Chen Qi''s view, an option with less adverse effects. Chen Qi himself was a melee combatant; as long as he could maintain close combat, he would be able to effectively avoid the enemy''s remote capabilities. And Light Mental Pollution, which was practically immune thanks to Chen Qi''s own mental resistance. Blood-Scarred Form was, among the percentage modifiers, the one Chen Qi considered to have more manipulative space. Compared to Corpse Resurrection, which tested area clearing ability, and Dual Blade Form, which simply strengthened combat power, Blood-Scarred Form was already a fairly good choice. This entry tested his own burst capability as well as blood control. As long as he could control the blood level and execute a burst manipulation, he would be able to greatly reduce the power of this entry! sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There shouldn''t be a problem... Chen Qi took a deep breath, confirmed these options, and chose a safe score. In fact, as inspiration revealed, the "enemy''s" strength was determined by his own rank. And now, his power far exceeded that of a regular Second-order Transcendent. Which meant, for him, the difficulty of A-grade wasn''t high. "Am I being too cautious..." Chen Qi fell into thought. Upon reflection, he might have been scared by the Shadow''s earlier show of force. Next, he took out the lucky dice... As expected, following the end of the crack, there would be a random reward option, and this dice would also come into its true role. Hopefully the lucky dice will bless me... Chen Qi silently wished in his heart. At that moment, the last prompt popped up. [You will randomly get one last entry: 5 to 100!] Chen Qi took a deep breath. Random entries, this too was the most thrilling aspect of a Dice Phase crack! A single roll of the dice could determine the difficulty of a crack! [Would you like to roll?] Roll! Lucky dice, aid me! God of the twenty-sided dice, aid me! Celestials, aid me! Goddess of Luck, aid me! As Chen Qi fervently prayed inwardly, five twenty-sided dice began to spin wildly; and finally, the five dice slowly came to a halt. Chen Qi''s pupils involuntarily constricted: "Twenty, twenty, twenty¡ª" Five results of 20! What kind of luck is this! [Congratulations, you rolled five 20s, with a total of 100 points. You''ve hit the jackpot!] A bright red prompt appeared. [You have obtained a random entry: Blade Witch. Your enemy will become the Blade Witch, rating increases by 500!!!] "???" Wait, how much did the score increase? However, before Chen Qi could react, he faintly heard the sound of a long blade falling. Chen Qi turned his head, his mouth slightly agape, as he looked toward the enemy at the top of the pile of corpses. The enemy''s figure rose slowly under the light of the blood moon, like an ancient statue on the verge of collapse; she slowly began to remove her heavy helmet, revealing her crimson hair and a pair of witch''s blood-red eyes. The wind picked up slowly, her crimson hair fluttering in the breeze. She licked her lips, her mouth curving into a slight smile, and took a step, two steps, toward Chen Qi... [The trial begins! May you enjoy your journey, traveler from afar!] Chen Qi glanced at the lucky dice in his hand and then at the crimson eyes before him¡ª Chapter 278 Teacher Ren! Teach me Blade Release! ``` So fast¡ª The blade was reflected in Chen Qi''s pupils, getting larger and closer¡ª A cold sensation and pain once again spread from his neck, then quickly throughout his body, fading bit by bit¡ª Bang! Chen Qi fell to the ground with a thud, his eyes struggling to move as he looked up at the ''enemy'' above. This time, the enemy had a face. Vivid red hair fluttered in the wind as the Blade Witch slowly withdrew the long blade from his neck¡ª Chen Qi looked into her eyes. Contempt, disdain¡ª No, the enemy before him had none of these expressions¡ªChen Qi''s lips moved with difficulty. In this crack, he was but a pawn. Just like a player who had killed all the enemies and, in the excitement that followed, casually finished off a pawn, a frail one. The feeling of being treated like a small fry, like an ant, was really irritating¡ªChen Qi''s vision was once again covered by a thick fog of blood. [You have died, squashed like an ant.] With the whooshing of the wind, he was back to square one. "Huff, huff, huff¡ª" Chen Qi gasped for air. Although he could resurrect in this crack, the pain of death and the frustration were incredibly intense. This pain instinctively made him want to run away, to give up struggling. If it weren''t for the battle, he would really like to lie in bed now, listen to the sound of the waves, fill himself with the Flower Witch''s Healing Potion, and enjoy a massage from the Water Elf. No wonder Fen reminded me not to break down mentally¡ª The only relief now was that the ''Blade Witch'' apparently had no intentions of torturing him. Chen Qi turned his head and resolutely looked at the pile of corpses and the monster above them. He had just rolled five twenties! A legendary one hundred points! This was a huge event on the gaming forums! But this random modifier clearly meant the higher the points, the greater the difficulty! What kind of luck is this... Am I a lucky god? Or an unlucky one? Chen Qi couldn''t help complaining, easing the feeling brought by pain, before immediately looking at The last rolled modifier, with a full 500 rating points, even higher than all the modifiers he chose combined! With the whooshing of the wind, the sound of the blade falling, footfalls came again. I wasn''t prepared the last few times¡ª Your adventure continues at empire This time I won''t let you succeed! Residual Fire Touch! Plus bursting with Yu Huo! His clothes began to flutter in the wind as Chen Qi immediately adjusted the Qi Power throughout his body, filling himself with it. When he rolled one hundred points, he had to face the Blade Witch. Tap! Tap! Tap! The Blade Witch carried her sword casually at her waist, taking steps towards Chen Qi. Seeing Chen Qi assuming a defensive posture, the Blade Witch''s face showed no change in expression, only softly singing: "Hum hum hum~" Bang! Then the very next instant, the Blade Witch casually stepped forward, holding the sword one-handed, and swung! sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yu Huo burst! Followed by the explosion! Bang! The clash of the blades emitted a crisp sound. Chen Qi''s hands couldn''t stop trembling. The gap in strength was too big! Pure overpowering! Is this thing really created based on his Second-tier? Is this monster for a Second-order Transcendent? But in his full force, he was not killed in one strike... Each death lessened the Blade Witch''s combat power, hitting its limit after the hundredth time. Spiritual Power, muscles, Spiritual Power, muscles¡ªChen Qi strained all over, mobilizing his complete strength. Shadow Blade Slash! Chen Qi roared, his blade entwining with copious black Qi! An even more terrifying bright red blade qi coiled around the Blade Witch''s blade! Bang! The blade pierced into his body once again! "The third time, fifteen seconds¡ª" Chen Qi coughed out blood and estimated the time. From his resurrection to his death, it was only fifteen seconds. Without any halftime break! [You''ve been squashed like a small fry by the Blade Witch.] As the prompt appeared, the whooshing wind Descended once again. Chen Qi looked back at the Blade Witch atop the pile of corpses and instinctively reached for his neck. So strong¡ª But¡ª [Your Skill ''Bonfire Heart'' has become more proficient¡ª] Chen Qi looked at the prompt in front of him and once again felt his own body. Although the pain hadn''t subsided, there was no doubt, his physical state was fully replenished. A surge of enormous power filled his body again, rejuvenating him with vitality. The Blade Witch''s trial crack... Chen Qi took a deep breath. Three consecutive heavy defeats, beaten mercilessly three times, crushed like an ant¡ª This feeling¡ª Is actually quite exhilarating! Unlike normal deaths, with each death in the trial, he gained abundant combat experience. This experience made Chen Qi''s body uncontrollably excited, the feeling of sweat permeating his entire body, the blade cutting through flesh without consequence, was quite rare. Moreover, although Chen Qi practiced daily, many of his recent skills had been stagnant. Especially the Spiritual Power Origin Skill ''Bonfire Heart'', although he had almost mastered it, a tiny gap from perfection always remained unsurmountable! And just now, in an instant, the feeling of mobilizing the Spiritual Power throughout his body gave Chen Qi an unprecedented impulse of Spiritual Power, an immensely thrilling surge, a sense of transcendence. ``` Chapter 279 Teacher Ren! Teach me Blade Release!_2 This feeling of one day being akin to ten days! "Come on! Useless witch!" Chen Qi taunted casually. Faced with Chen Qi''s taunt, the Blade Witch closed her eyes. She didn''t say a word, silently descending along the pile of corpses. "Come on! Kill me! Cut me down!" Chen Qi said excitedly. Boring lunatic... The Blade Witch moved forward silently. Bam! With the sound of the wind, the Blade Witch suddenly stepped forward, like a bolt of lightning rushing towards Chen Qi. Her agility was also very quick, but compared to her other attributes, the Blade Witch''s agility was already her weakness¡ª Chen Qi activated the Hound Step skill, sidestepped the strike, and simultaneously adjusted his position, bursting forth with spiritual power. Shadow Blade Slash! Followed by Fury Blade! Chen Qi poured all his spiritual power into the strike. Slash! The blade, imbued with black energy, slashed towards the undefended shoulder of the Blade Witch¡ª Blood splattered as it cut through the skin! Crimson blood gushed out! It could break through the defense¡ªChen Qi''s lips curled into a smile. Meanwhile, the Blade Witch''s expression changed slightly. Her red eyes blinked, and she immediately spun her body, slashing out a red upward swirl¡ª Crimson mist once again covered her entire body¡ª Chen Qi returned to his original position, gripping the handle of his blade tightly once again. [You were trampled to death by the Blade Witch like a trash fish...] [You were trampled to death by the Blade Witch like a trash fish...] [You were kicked to death by the Blade Witch like a stray dog on the roadside...] [You were kicked to death by the Blade Witch like a stray dog on the roadside...] [You were slashed to death by the Blade Witch like a weak tiger...] ... ... The blade kept stabbing into his body! The blood mist kept descending! The occurrences accumulated over and over again! Ten times! Fifty times! A hundred times! Two hundred times! "The three hundred and sixth time, thirty-seven seconds..." Chen Qi grabbed his neck, gasping for breath. During the prolonged deaths, his spirit had begun to show obvious signs of fatigue. He had been in this crack of the Blade Phase for over three hours. Your next chapter is on empire And his death count had long since exceeded a hundred times. Every time he died, the Blade Witch grew weaker, up to the limit of a hundred times. In other words, the Blade Witch''s power had reached its lowest point. Yet, despite this, in terms of strength and agility, she was still much stronger than him. Chen Qi had never even seen the Blade Witch''s health drop below halfway. Is this the trial crack of the Blade Phase, is this the top-level difficulty of 900 points... Chen Qi grasped his long blade once more. At that moment, two obvious notifications flashed like dew in the rain. [You have perfectly mastered the skill ''Heart of the Bonfire'', greatly increasing your spiritual power origin. All Qi skills'' basic damage increased. You''ve gained a passive skill, greatly increasing perception at low health.] [You have perfectly mastered the skill ''Hound Step'' along with its subsidiary skill ''Instant Step'', permanently increasing agility by +5 points.] [You have comprehended a derivative move of Shadow Blade Slash, Shadow Blade Swirl...] "Finally..." Chen Qi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, revealing a slight smile. Unbelievable! One had to know, Hound Step was a high-order skill he had just traded with Hui Shu yesterday. Normally, even for a third-tier Transcendent with high comprehension, it would take over ten days of practice and combat to master Hound Step perfectly. Yet now, he had only taken a bit more than three hours to master Hound Step and apply it in combat! With each death, the level of my skills is increasing at a rapid pace. Chen Qi looked at the Blade Witch and couldn''t help but smile. This isn''t the Blade Witch, this isn''t the BOSS, this is clearly Teacher Blade! The only price is getting beaten up! If getting beaten up increases experience, Chen Qi was willing to endure it for a whole month. Of course, if the Blade Witch could give me some time to rest¡ª "Hey, Teacher Blade, can you give me a chance to rest?" Chen Qi jokingly said to the ever-approaching Blade Witch. And after three hundred times, the Blade Witch''s expression finally showed a hint of disdain, contempt, and a clear intent to kill. Splush! With the sound of wind, a crimson lightning bolt struck once more. Really relentless... Chen Qi smiled wryly, gripping his long blade. Hound Step! Bam! In an instant, Chen Qi''s spiritual power swirled like the wind, blocking the strike with his long blade. Then, his left foot gently shifted. Instant Step! In a flash, Chen Qi''s body flowed like water, dodging the Blade Witch''s slash! This was Hound Step, greatly increasing agility, while its skill allowed for a short, rapid displacement! If he could utilize this skill well in combat, he could defeat this bloodthirsty brute in front of him! Shadow Blade Slash! The dark blade energy swept past the Blade Witch''s left side! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! In the battlefield, only the clashing sounds of blades and swords could be heard! Each collision of the blades sent the massive force straight to Chen Qi''s internal organs! However, the opponent''s body would also suffer damage! The Blade Witch was indeed very strong! But in the continuous battle, I have seen through you completely! Your habits! Your movements! Everything about you, I have seen clearly! I have remembered it all! S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One slash, two slashes, three slashes¡ª Ten slashes! Blood splattered! Accompanied by the crimson clanging sound, Chen Qi slashed down fiercely, tearing through the Blade Witch''s neck at the cost of his bleeding arms. There''s hope! Chen Qi adjusted his breath once again, preparing for the next attack. Chapter 280 Teacher Ren! Teach me Blade Release!_3 At this moment, a special prompt appeared before his eyes again. [Blade Witch''s special stance, Frenzied Demon triggered!] [Frenzied Demon: In this state, the attack frequency of the Blade Witch increases by 100%, and she is immune to all negative effects! Moreover, in this mode, the Blade Witch will remember your attacks! Remember your face!] [Blade Witch''s Blood-Scarred Form triggers early due to Frenzied Demon!] "???" Chen Qi''s pupils suddenly contracted. Second stage!? The Blade Witch''s body suddenly erupted in a massive red Spiritual Power field, setting off a huge gust of wind. The colossal Spiritual Power field forcefully shocked Chen Qi! The Blade Witch changed her stance, holding her swords with both hands. The killing-intent mixed Spiritual Power fiercely converged! Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The crimson Blade Spiritual Power twisted like a blade spiral, transforming into a forty-meter blade energy, then engulfed with a large amount of Spiritual Power, it came crashing down like a tidal wave! Absolute Spiritual Power crushing! The terrifying blade energy tore through the land, kicking up a massive amount of dust and stones! It struck Chen Qi violently! "Goodbye..." In the end, the Blade Witch lifted her crimson eyes for the first time and spoke. The crimson Spiritual Power, like blazing flames, utterly ripped apart Chen Qi! [You have died, like a frail soldier on the battlefield, ended by the Blade Witch...] The sound of the wind started to rise slowly again. "Three hundred and seventh time, one minute and thirty-five seconds..." Chen Qi said coldly, his hand holding the blade trembled slightly. This time, he pushed his limits to a new extent, and it was also the longest he had ever fought against the Blade Witch. However, at the moment, a huge sense of powerlessness swept over him! Too strong! The stance that the Blade Witch just displayed was simply too strong! There are three days in total, but even if he died thousands of times within these three days, could he truly overcome the move just now? No, there was no hope¡ª Even if my Hound Step could withstand that strike, and then combine it with a Fury Blade, followed by three Shadow Ninja Slashes, it still wouldn''t defeat the Blade Witch... A score of 900! An "S" rating! Is this a rating a human can achieve? Chen Qi couldn''t help but press his hand to his forehead. Unless, unless, he had a move that could inflict higher damage! "Wait a second¡ª" Chen Qi suddenly thought of something. Although real battlefields rarely ever see breakthroughs on the spot, this wasn''t a battlefield, but the Land of Trial. In combat with the Blade Witch, he would get stronger and stronger. Now, aside from potions... Currently, Chen Qi has only used a small amount of potions. Just like in a game''s dungeon, even though his physical condition will recover and his weapons and clothes will be somewhat repaired, potions are still consumable items. Moreover, most importantly¡ª Wait a second! Chen Qi suddenly thought of something and opened his backpack card, then took out a book. In his hands, he had the Blade Release Technique book! Throughout his continuous deaths, Chen Qi opened this book. Normally, a Second-order Transcendent should have no possibility of learning a Second-tier Blade Release technique. But this place is exactly a crack of trial¡ª Moreover, a Blade Phase crack of trial! Maybe, there''s a chance¡ªChen Qi came up with a bold idea in his mind, began to forgo attacking, and in front of the Blade Witch, started flipping through the book. "Reading a book?" The scene before her made the Blade Witch involuntarily spew out a breath of energy, delivering a ferocious strike. Reading a book, it seemed, made the Blade Witch angry... Chen Qi didn''t pay attention, endured the pain, and continued to flip through the book. Once, twice, ten times, fifty times¡ª Accompanied by a full fifty deaths, an exhausted Chen Qi with a faint smile on his lips said: "Sacrifice My Flesh, Break Bones, is that it? After spending fifty lives, I''ve understood." And at that time, a crimson prompt appeared before his eyes. [You have rudimentarily mastered Blade Release¡ª''Break Bones!''] "Hey! Blade teacher, don''t you like reading?" The slightly mentally broken Chen Qi closed the book and gave a weary smile to the Blade Witch: "Blade teacher, I''m practicing the Blade Release technique. You should be a talent in this area. Could I practice with you? Could you teach me on the side?" "..." Do you see me as practice material? At that moment, the cold Blade Witch finally gripped her long blade tightly, slightly lifted her head, and showed a contemptuous look for the first time, saying: Enjoy more content from empire "Can do..." Chapter 281 Blade Release! Open! Chen Qi never expected that the Blade Witch in front of him would respond to his words directly. "Blade Breath..." The Blade Witch hummed softly. Her abdomen rose and fell continuously, then spread to her arms, face, and the rest of her body. A faint red qi power emanated from her entire body. A new technique? Chen Qi was momentarily stunned. This isn''t right. Why does it feel like the Blade Witch has become stronger? Was it because I angered her? Chen Qi couldn''t react in time. Should I really not have read in front of her? The Blade Witch assumed a blade stance, her qi power transformed, condensing into thunder. Hound Step, no, I have to withstand this strike... Chen Qi took a deep breath. The Blade Release form he had just comprehended, "Break Bones," was a counterattack technique that sacrificed the body''s strength and could only be unleashed in direct confrontation. It was divided into two stages. The first stage, "Sacrifice My Flesh!" In this stage, the user needed to summon all their strength, with the heart as the core driver, pouring out all their spiritual power. During this stage, the user''s qi power defense would also increase significantly. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once used, it would cause tremendous side effects on one''s physical stamina and spiritual power source. Afterwards, they might not even be able to use qi power for defense, and their body might be shattered by the aftermath of the Blade Witch''s attacks. Simultaneously, in this stage, all the attacks received would become part of the Blade Release, enhancing the strike in the second stage. The second stage, "Break Bones." In this stage, spiritual power would explode instantly, forming a short, spherical spirit power field around the heart, creating a shocking and suppressive effect! Ordinary soldiers would even be killed instantly by this spirit power field. This shock effect would also create a brief window of attack. Then, within the span of a single breath, the accumulated strength would be unleashed, forming a one-second blade strike! An absolute output of one second! In short, this was a counterattack Blade Release technique. A Second-order Transcendent practicing release, and not even their own Nature Form''s release...Chen Qi tried hard to regulate his breathing. Every release technique had to meet a number of prerequisites. And this technique had only one condition, which was the most common prerequisite for a Blade Release: an extraordinarily intense battle lust and a certain combat process! During this process, accompanied by strong battle lust and the sheer exhilaration of combat itself, a very special red blade power would emerge from the spiritual power origin. If one''s spiritual power and strength were fuel, then blade power would be the oil and flame. However, since Chen Qi himself wasn''t a Blade Phase Transcendent and didn''t have Blade understanding, creating blade power during combat was extremely difficult. In other words, for beginners like Chen Qi, practicing Blade Release was a tremendously challenging task. Of course, that was if he wasn''t in the Land of Trial! In countless cycles of death! And in this battleground saturated with blood-red blade power, meeting the prerequisites for Blade Release was effortless! The Blade Witch charged like lightning, executing a simple, straightforward chopping attack from top to bottom! No fancy techniques! Just pure violence! Chen Qi exhaled white mist from his mouth and raised his long blade to his eyes, forcefully blocking the Blade Witch''s strike. Clang! Their strikes created a pure blade clash! "Hmph¡ª¡ª" The Blade Witch chuckled softly. Her arms exerted force, pressing down hard, the crimson spiritual power bearing down like a red dragon''s breath. "Sacrifice My Flesh..." Chen Qi murmured and, without hesitation, unleashed all his strength! From his hands, thighs, shoulders, neck, lungs, heart! Every bit of strength, every breath! Released without reservation! In an instant, every breath began to cause excruciating pain! This technique of gathering all the body''s qi power and stamina drained Chen Qi far beyond his imagination. "Break..." Chen Qi struggled to utter, trying to channel more power! But soon, a feeling of weakness and oxygen deprivation flooded his body, his heart rupturing. Explore stories at empire Splurt! His body had surpassed its limits, crying out in agony, blood streaming from his eyes. "Second-order trash''s delusions, pathetic..." The Blade Witch mused softly, mercilessly pressing down with another strike! Clang¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª With the sensation of muscles tearing, Chen Qi spat out blood¡ª¡ª Bang! The Blade Witch kicked the corpse in front of her, sending it flying. Blood mist spread once more. [Your understanding of Blade Release "Sacrifice My Flesh, Break Bones" has increased.] "It still doesn''t work..." Chen Qi returned to the starting point again, recalling the recent experience. He had used all his spiritual power, but due to releasing it too hastily, he lost his muscles, and his heart reached its limit. Just now, rather than being killed by the Blade Witch, it was more accurate to say his weak body couldn''t withstand the technique''s backlash! Is it this hard...Chen Qi sighed deeply in his heart. Third-tier Transcendents, besides the sublimation of spiritual power, their bodies also undergo significant enhancement. But as a Second-order Transcendent, he hadn''t undergone this sublimation. Meaning, he had to give his all, using technique to mitigate the side effects of the first stage, to complete the release. Chapter 282 Blade Release! Open!_2 But in such a short amount of time, could it really be done¡ª Chen Qi once again gripped the long blade. Your next read awaits at empire However, the next second, something beyond his imagination happened again. The blade once again pierced his chest! So fast! "The five hundred and eighth time, eight seconds¡ª" Chen Qi voiced a number he couldn''t believe himself. Eight seconds, that was his fastest time dying now!!! He had once again broken the record! Impossible, the Blade Witch had been sitting on the pile of corpses for at least five seconds, and sitting down took time too. I was killed in less than ten seconds? No, that''s not right... Chen Qi''s eyes struggled to move as he looked toward the Blade Witch beside him. The Blade Witch slightly lifted her head, her crimson eyes filled with disdain as she said quietly, "True Blade Release should face situations beyond imagination." "Come on! Let me teach you!" The Blade Witch coldly pulled the long blade from Chen Qi''s chest. Bang¡ª Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi once again fell to the ground, looking at the prompt before him. [You were kicked to death by the Blade Witch like a stray dog on the roadside.] [Identifying inspiration¡ª] [You have successfully identified the ''Blade Witch''s'' trait¡ªMemory.] [The Blade Witch will form special memories about points that made a deep impression during the relentless trials!] [Faraway traveler! You have successfully caught the attention of the Blade Witch!] The BOSS can remember my moves? Getting stronger with each fight? A glimmer of disbelief flashed through Chen Qi''s eyes as he returned to the starting point. Once again, he formed a defensive posture with his blade! No chance to catch his breath! No chance to think! With the whooshing of the wind, Chen Qi''s speed of death got faster and faster, ever faster. Draw the blade to block! Then be slain! Emitting a hoarse cry! Draw the blade to block! Then be slain! Emitting a hoarse cry! Pain surged in like a tide, wave after wave, showing no signs of stopping. Ten times, fifty times, a hundred times, three hundred times¡ª In these three hundred times, only eleven times did Chen Qi manage to push the Blade Witch into her berserk mode. Only once did he make the Blade Witch curse out loud, but in the end, he was still defeated due to the failure of Blade Release. Spurt! Spurt! The number of deaths accumulated unnoticed. Five hundred times¡ª Seven hundred times¡ª Spurt! Chen Qi''s pupils dilated, unable to describe his current feelings. "Wait, how many times has it been?" Chen Qi couldn''t describe his feelings at the moment, an overwhelming sense of powerlessness had permeated his entire body. It was a very particular feeling¡ª A sensation more terrifying than pain itself, a feeling of no longer perceiving pain¡ª Numbness. My body, has it started to become numb to the pain¡ª Even though I am being sliced by a blade, tortured by the Blade Witch, cut down like a mere foot soldier, but at this moment, my spirit has actually withstood this pain, grown familiar with this agony¡ª Has my spirit broken¡ª Chen Qi found that he seemed to have let the Blade Witch cut him, over a thousand times, perhaps even reaching two thousand, three thousand... It hurts¡ª Fen¡ª For some reason, the image of Fen suddenly flashed through Chen Qi''s mind. As well as the words Fen said to him before departing. "If you can''t hold on, then choose to give up thinking, wait for the crack to end, I''ll be there..." Is this the trial of the Blade Witch, this is what Fen meant by giving up thinking... Chen Qi touched his forehead, fully understanding Fen''s meaning. Now, he had a method, which was to shoot himself in the head before the Blade Witch killed him, to reduce the agony of pain through this method. Fen''s meaning was, if you truly can''t endure it anymore, then give up this way! By relying on such mechanical means! Perhaps it might diminish the sense of repeated death defeat! And at that time, Fen on the outside would comfort me, help treat my mental trauma, and really console me... Clang! Relying on instinct, Chen Qi once again drew his blade and blocked a strike from the Blade Witch. Still underestimated, huh¡ª "Witch!" "Hmm?" The corner of the Blade Witch''s mouth curled up in a smile, seemingly not expecting the current turn of events. "What? You''re not continuing with your book?" The Blade Witch let out a light chuckle. "I''ve rested enough." Chen Qi estimated the time in his mind, and it was also about time to end this crack! Clang! [Your understanding of Blade Release has increased!] [Your understanding of Blade Release has increased!] [Your understanding of Blade Release has increased!] ... Ten times! A hundred times! A thousand times! [You are only one step away from a full understanding of Blade Release!] Chen Qi returned to the starting point once again, exhaling a breath of fresh red air, then immediately looking up at the Blade Witch on the pile of corpses. In the continuous deaths, he had completed the construction of the equation for victory! Moreover, his battle spirit had reached its peak! Chen Qi exhaled a white breath: "Blade Teacher, are you ready to rest?" Chen Qi looked at the Blade Witch silently and said politely. Admittedly, although the Blade Witch had killed him thousands of times, ever since he started calling her ''Blade Teacher,'' the Blade Witch''s moves had become more and more extravagant! Indeed! Coming up with various ways to kill him! What an uppercut! A spin! A Stabbing! Fruit ninja in the air! Piercing strike! It all came one after another! During this, she would occasionally switch breathing techniques and change her movement technique Skills! And, as long as he used his taunt Skill, the Blade Witch would also unlock kicking techniques and long-range Skills. It could be said that Chen Qi was able to hold on because of the Blade Witch''s extravagant moves. Chapter 283 Blade Release! Open!_3 Even without mentioning the rewards, the valuable combat experiences gained from fighting the Blade Witch were enough to fill Chen Qi with excitement after the crack ended¡ªan excitement like never before. However... This was the last lesson. Chen Qi took a deep breath and silently took out a potion, gulping it down noisily. [You have taken a strong Healing Potion¡ª¡ª] [You consumed a Blood Frenzy Potion, greatly increasing strength and agility¡ª¡ª] [You drank a Spiritual Power Spring Potion, unleashing a burst of Spiritual Power¡ª¡ª] ... The last time... Chen Qi thought to himself, relishing the sensation of power flooding his body. Potions are consumables, capable of providing remarkable combat prowess. But the rarest Blood Frenzy Potion, he had only one bottle of it. Which meant, his greatest opportunity was just this once... "A rest?" You must be joking... A faint smile appeared at the corner of the Blade Witch''s mouth, then she descended beside Chen Qi like a crimson lightning bolt. Red! Thunder Descent! Clang! Clang! Clang! Hound Step!! Yu Huo around his body!! Rage Blade!! Yu Huo blooms!! Open! Instant Step! Chen Qi executed three consecutive Instant Steps, dodging the lightning slash and inflicting three fresh wounds on the Blade Witch''s left side, right side, and back, respectively. "Hmm?" The Blade Witch uttered in question, recalling that the person before her should have been someone who only knew how to taunt. She immediately turned and executed a rotation slash! Clang! Shadow Blade Slash, Qi Blade Great Rotation! Chen Qi took the opportunity to crouch down and perform a rotation slash of his own. With the help of his mentor, his Qi Blade Great Rotation and Shadow Blade Slash had both evolved! Splurt! Fresh blood spurted from the Blade Witch''s chest! "You..." Experience new stories on empire The Blade Witch looked up, disregarding Chen Qi, and fiercely stomped down with her right leg, adopting a stance of holding the sword with both hands. [The Blade Witch has unleashed the Demon Rage, triggering the Blood-Scarred Form!] Qi Power! Concentrate! Red Spiritual Power like a blade spiral converged on the sword blade, forming a forty-meter Qi Blade, then enveloped with a great amount of Spiritual Power! The surrounding dust and debris were whipped into the air by the wind! S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shadow Armor! Chen Qi immediately activated his armor and drank another cup of strong Healing Potion, then held his sword horizontal in front of him. "You have angered me..." The Blade Witch, like an unstoppable dragon, slashed her blade. "Fierce Slash!" With the Blade Witch''s furious shout, the dreadful Qi Blade came crashing down like an avalanche! "Sacrifice My Flesh¡ª¡ª" Chen Qi held his longsword before his eyes, pouring out all his Spiritual Power. Heart! Limbs! Consciousness! All becoming one! Boom! Amidst a cloud of dust, Chen Qi''s body constantly retreated, his Shadow Armor shattered, and his blood sprayed out! A pain unlike any he''d felt before spread throughout his body! "Huff¡ª¡ª" The Blade Witch opened her mouth, panting heavily. Is it over... That''s all! I''m still alive! "My turn!" A blood-soaked Chen Qi had a crimson gleam in his eyes as he struggled to maintain his stance, gripping his longsword tightly. Boom! A massive field of Spiritual Power burst forth from his heart, stunning the area! The thunderous might even caused the countless corpses on the battlefield to shake into the air. "Have you learned?" The Blade Witch blinked, her eyes filled with disbelief. However, Chen Qi, without giving her a moment''s respite, swung his longsword with a thunderous shout. "Break Bones!!!" All his Spiritual Power turned into countless sharp red blades, forming a terrifying giant Qi Blade! Like a red tidal wave on land, it slashed towards the Blade Witch! Boom! "Blade Counter! Sacrifice blood!" "Impossible, you can''t kill me! Come on! Cut through me!" In the end, the Blade Witch assumed a defensive counterattack position! She was determined to withstand the blow! Since Chen Qi withstood her slash, as the boss, she had no reason to dodge! Accompanied by a roaring sound! The wave ferociously enveloped her, tearing her blade, ripping through her light armor, shredding her crimson skin! Shredding the tough bones beneath that skin!! Huff huff huff¡ª¡ª The wind lifted countless dust, and the battlefield was left with only the sound of the howling wind. Huff¡ª¡ª Chen Qi looked towards the vast cloud of dust in the distance, then fell to the ground with a thump. He was done for; his body''s strength was utterly depleted, his Spiritual Power long used up. Relying on the Healing Potion, he could last at most thirty more seconds¡ª¡ª The wind grew ever fainter. Accompanied by a breeze gently brushing through his hair. Blood continuously flowed from Chen Qi''s body. In his peripheral vision, he saw the Blade Witch collapse, lying amidst the dust like a common fish. Will she stand again? In that moment, amid a question, the victory prompt finally appeared. "Finally..." "I won." Chen Qi let out a long sigh and quietly closed his eyes. [You have perfectly mastered the Blade Release¡ª''Sacrifice My Flesh, Break Bones''.] [You have defeated the Blade Witch, commencing fracture settlement...] Chapter 284 You have won again! Do you want to draw? [Crack evaluation in progress...] [Crack distortion decreased by 0%, distortion remains unchanged.] [Victory forged from corpses: Your death count is 2,601 times, exceeding one thousand times. The Champion of Taunts: The number of times you uttered vicious taunts at the enemy and died within five seconds, totals 101 times! S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pain Connoisseur: Over repeated deaths, your stubborn self began to enjoy the pain of being sliced. The Ascendent: Through prolonged battle, your power had significantly increased, now you can take on two of your past selves! The Enrager: You discovered the Blade Witch''s fear of books and successfully used books to enrage the ferocious Blade Witch! Death Variety Show: You were killed by 130 different techniques, your manner of death was simply too cool! Witch''s Approval: Your spirit and willpower have earned the witch''s approval, you are a legendary trialist!] The smoke gradually dispersed... What kind of strange evaluations does this crack have, why does death variety count... Chen Qi panted heavily. Unexpectedly, he did not die; instead, his body was slowly recovering. No, I need a helper... Chen Qi struggled to move his fingers, opened the backpack card, and summoned Deep Sea Water Elf No. 3. Chirp! A round thing popped out of the backpack card. The instant Deep Sea Water Elf entered the Land of Trial, it was instantly frightened by the intense blade aura here and bolted. After half a second, it realized it had a master and rolled back, slowly helping Chen Qi up. "Waku waku! (Master! Master! Are you okay!)" "Nothing much, I feel, both physically and mentally, completely invigorated! Unprecedentedly invigorated!" Chen Qi struggled to sit up, using a knife to support himself, then placed Deep Sea Water Elf No. 3 on his lap. In this crack, the previous evaluations didn''t matter at all; what mattered most was his score! One must know the Blade Witch''s entry had a whopping five hundred points! The Blade Witch''s crazed state, memory points, and occasional neurotic slashes had tormented him greatly. However, this feeling of relief after enduring such torment was simply exhilarating! Chen Qi excitedly looked at his crack evaluation. [Your score is 900 points, comprehensive evaluation S! You are a legendary trialist!] Read new chapters at empire With a second-tier body, achieving an S result in a C-tier trial crack! Record-breaking! Chen Qi rubbed his hands together; even on the expert player forum, this was extremely rare. [You have obtained a Blade Witch''s treasure chest, from which you can select one of three rewards...] Three choices? Chen Qi couldn''t help but frown. He had to admit, this trial crack had a lot of tricks. [One: Witch''s Attire. Two: Blade Witch Breathing Technique. Three: Eternal Burning Blade.] Chen Qi silently looked at these three items. Witch''s Attire? Does it refer to the light armor the Blade Witch was wearing? Can I wear the Witch''s clothing? Chen Qi recalled that it was a piece of silver light armor with red paint on both sides of the armor plate. Although called Witch''s Attire, it should be a general style... But it still felt strange... Chen Qi focused and hoped he could see specific information... [Witch''s Attire: Possesses strong defensive strength, can absorb spiritual power attacks, thereby reducing the power of most techniques. At the same time, when equipped with this attire, Blade Phase techniques get enhanced, charm increases, and it more easily emits the scent of blood.] Chen Qi stroked the water elf, carefully evaluating the value of this equipment. Although it looked great, its strength was not particularly strong. If it only absorbed spiritual power attacks, many workshop-made items in Moonstone City could achieve 80% of this effect. For example, Victoria Workshop''s inner armor, or Man''s Workshop''s shirts, could be bought for thirty million shell coins and were quite practical and powerful armor. Furthermore, this logic applied to the Eternal Burning Blade as well. The Eternal Burning Blade, similar to his Black Knife, boasted a high extra attack effect. However, the Eternal Burning Blade''s flame depended on the user''s Spiritual Power Source, the more spiritual power, the stronger the flame. This weapon''s rarity was not low, but Chen Qi currently had Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, and there was no need to use a second knife for now. Thus, the next answer was the only one left! Chen Qi checked the effects of the Blade Breathing Technique. [Blade Breathing Technique Lv1 (Blade Witch''s improved version): Nature Form: Blade Description: What we breathe is not air! It is dominance! (Note from the Blade Witch!) Learning Conditions: Master breathing techniques, body forging skills, constitution breakthrough 40, and possessing a strong heart endurance. Effect: Blade Witch combined legendary body forging skills and breathing techniques, creating this unique breathing technique, classified as a special-order breathing technique. Practicing it would enhance one''s Qi power by 30% and the spiritual power consumption to generate Qi power would be higher. As Qi power increased, strength would drastically increase! Additionally, it could transform Qi power into a higher-order ''Blade Qi Power,'' and techniques using this Qi power would be 50% more powerful than ordinary Qi power techniques! Note: Practicing this breathing technique would also grant small comprehension of Blade Phase and a certain bloodlust. Note: After upgrading, practicing this skill could obtain constant Qi power protection.] Chen Qi quickly scanned the breathing technique in front of him, his pupils couldn''t help but contract. A special-order breathing technique skill card! This is dominance... Although the notes were peculiar, the effects were undeniable. Chapter 285 Youve Won Again! Will You Draw?_2 Breathing techniques are the foundation of Qi power; the stronger the breathing technique, the more formidable the Qi power. Typically, players who use Qi power would choose an E-tier crack breathing technique at the first order, and they wouldn''t change their breathing technique until the third order. The reason they do not change their breathing technique at the second order is that most D-tier, and even C-tier crack drops of advanced breathing techniques do not offer significant improvements over the mid- to low-tier techniques. But special-tier breathing techniques are different! Special-tier breathing techniques can be considered a qualitative transformation! Once fully mastered, all moves'' power will increase by at least 30%!!! However, due to the extreme difficulty of acquiring special-tier breathing techniques, players usually only consider them at the third order. Chen Qi never imagined that in this place, he would actually obtain a special-tier breathing technique, and it''s even a special edition from the Blade Witch! Great stuff! The Witch''s Battle Suit, the Eternal Burning Blade, breathing technique... Chen Qi hesitated for a moment but still chose the breathing technique. "Blade Breathing Technique." With a light shout from Chen Qi, a bright red card appeared in his hand. On the back of the card, there was a vibrant red blood blade. On the front, a red-haired witch with a ponytail was holding a long blade, standing motionless beneath a waterfall, practicing. Is this the appearance of the Blade Witch? What an exquisite card. My constitution is just over forty... Chen Qi rubbed his fingers and used the card to cut his fingertip. As blood touched the card, it slowly dissolved, and a vast amount of knowledge flooded into his brain. It''s pretty difficult to digest... Chen Qi felt the knowledge in his brain. Speaking of difficulty to digest, this skill card is even above his spiritual power origin skill ''Heart of the Bonfire''! Another long practice... This skill can be upgraded twice... Blade Breathing Technique was added to his skill bar. Chen Qi then checked his current non-profession skill bar. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. White Mist Breathing Technique, Blade Body Forging Skill - Early Stage, Burst, Dove Perception, Hunter''s Eye, Shadow Armor, Heart of the Bonfire, Lower-order Meditation Technique, Candle Meditation Technique, Shadow Charm, Shadow Step, Hound Step, Shadow Blade Slash, Blade Breathing Technique... And the newly mastered Blade Release ''Sacrifice My Flesh, Sever My Sinews''! Currently, his skill inventory was beginning to take shape. The skills he had learned were few in number but rarely redundant, mostly essential skills that could support each other. Particularly in terms of inspiration and agility. One could say Chen Qi was already a fairly competent second-order Transcendent. If one had to point out his current shortcomings, one would be the lack of high-order Qi power skills. Thus, Chen Qi was very eager to acquire ''Qi Power Transformation,'' which is the core of many high-order Qi skills. Due to a lack of Qi Power Transformation and some advanced Qi techniques, Chen Qi currently only masters offensive moves of Qi power, having only one Shadow Blade Slash and its derivative moves! The second one is constitution, an important source of strength from Body Forging Skill. His current Body Forging Skill was still an early stage technique obtained from an E-tier crack. Chen Qi''s current physique mainly came from luxurious nutrition, not skill. Constitution and strength provided by skills were a huge gap! However, Body Forging Skill is similar to Breathing Technique in that the skill cards dropped by D-tier cracks are too weak; it''s better to learn directly from the third rank. Speaking of which, Blade Breathing Technique is usually a god-tier skill that only third-order Transcendents can obtain... Chen Qi took a deep breath and silently clicked to upgrade the Blade Breathing Technique! Currently, he had also accumulated 10,000 Spiritual Points! Upgrading to lv2 requires 3,000 Spiritual Points! Clicking twice, upgrade! [Your Blade Breathing Technique has been upgraded to Lv2. Once fully mastered, you can obtain a constant state of Qi protection.] [Your Spiritual Points are insufficient. Lv2 upgrading to lv3 requires 20,000 Spiritual Points!] How much? 20,000 Spiritual Points! Chen Qi couldn''t help but show a look of astonishment. 20,000 Spiritual Points, that''s a massive amount! For a second-order Transcendent, to accumulate such a sum would likely require clearing four C-tier cracks! Chen Qi propped his chin with his hand. Although it''s a bit costly, it also precisely demonstrates the power of the Blade Breathing Technique. The only difficulty is that, in learning the Blade Breathing Technique, he isn''t a Blade Phase Transcendent. Without the Blade Witch, his speed of mastering skills would have to rely on diligent practice every morning and evening! "Sigh¡ª" Chen Qi couldn''t help but look towards the Blade Witch amidst the smoke: "Blade Teacher, can we make amends now? Could you teach me a little more?" Explore more at empire Chen Qi said this in jest. Missing Blade Teacher on the very first day. However, the next instant, the Blade Witch''s blurry arm suddenly moved. Playing dead? No way, right? Is it the wind? Chen Qi was startled. This Blade Witch should just be a sort of projected being, unrelated to the real Blade Witch, right!? The Blade Witch from five hundred years ago should already be dead. It shouldn''t be... Chen Qi murmured to himself. After all, within those more than two thousand deaths, he had mocked her while kicking her face with his foot, even calling the Blade Witch illiterate! Later, because of the Blade Witch''s memory function, he was chopped down at the legs fifty times in succession. Of course, if it hadn''t been for that mockery, the Blade Witch might not have faced his Blade Release in the end. But fortunately, the Blade Witch did not play dead, it was just the wind making a sound, and a prompt popped up! [Crack settlement continues, congratulations for triggering the Land of Trial''s lucky moment with your S rating!] In front of Chen Qi, five twenty-sided dice appeared once again! Chapter 286 Youve Won Again! Will You Draw?_3 Another set of these five dice! Chen Qi smiled slightly. Although these five dice at least made him die a thousand more times, they also gave him the Blade Breathing Technique. [Please roll your dice. Depending on the results, you will receive different rewards.] [5¨C20 points, empty! You get nothing! You are the natural inheritor of Void! 21¨C40 points, a Skill Card for Blade Phase! 41¨C60 points, a rare Skill Card for Blade Phase! 61¨C80 points, choose a Nature Form and randomly receive a creation from the Land of Trial''s treasure vault! 81¨C99 points, in the Sealed Land of Trials'' treasure vault, you get a chance to pick anything you want! 100 points, choose a Nature Form, receive a rare Skill Card, and get a chance to pick anything from the Sealed Land''s treasure vault!!] The treasure vault of the Land of Trial, this place even had its own exclusive treasure vault. Chen Qi''s eyes lit up, and his heart pounded wildly. The rewards for successfully completing the Land of Trial were even richer than he had imagined. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi quickly skimmed through and couldn''t help but focus on the final reward. Five twenty-sided dice! Rolling a hundred points! Another super grand reward! But, why would 5 to 20 points result in an empty selection? Chen Qi swallowed hard. If he could just get over 80 points, he would get a chance to freely select any item from the treasure vault. In a sealed treasure vault, picking any equipment at will, the thought itself was thrilling. However, the probability was not high, only about one-fifth. And to get the ultimate grand prize, the odds were only one in ninety-five! The chances were really low... Chen Qi frowned. In the crack of the Dice Phase, even an S rating couldn''t avoid relying on luck. Chen Qi silently took out the Lucky Dice. Fortunately, he had cheating! Six-sided dice could alter the outcome of random events in C-tier and below cracks, no matter how small the probability, he would achieve the best result. The savior of those with bad luck, just a slight move, and luck would be in his grasp! With the Lucky Dice, as long as it was possible, even ten consecutive legendary loot pulls wouldn''t be a problem! The dice he got from Palu finally had a place to shine! Although this trial crack was rare, it was still a C-tier crack, which meant it met the usage conditions of the six-sided dice! No place better suited for the Lucky Dice than here. Use! Chen Qi took a deep breath and whispered silently. Soon, the Lucky Dice spun once and disappeared from his hand. "It should have worked..." Chen Qi rubbed his hands and pressed the draw button! Roll! Five twenty-sided dice spun wildly and finally began to slow down. 16, 1, 5, 3, 15 points! Hiss, the three numbers in the middle caused Chen Qi to gasp. But soon, a six-sided dice shimmered in the air, and instantly, all the twenty-sided dice began to spin crazily! Under the power of the six-sided dice, the twenty-sided dice spun wildly, and ultimately, each one turned into 20 points! [May the twenty-sided dice favor you, traveler from afar!] Five twenties! 100 points! Is this the power of the Lucky Dice? Chen Qi exhaled deeply. [Congratulations! You "drew" the highest reward!] [Trial over!] [You are the third person to pass the trial this time! (Note: Once more than half of the people pass the crack, you can leave.)] [You will head to the Sealed Land to rest and pick your final treasure!] With a burst of inspiration before his eyes, the surrounding world instantly crumbled away! The corpse of the Blade Witch slowly dissipated in the wind. And in a mist of blood, Chen Qi and the Deep Sea Water Elf found themselves in a Sealed Land, much like a meticulously crafted treasure room of a collector. In the grand hall, the space was unusually vast, with the high dome above carved with intricate and exquisite designs, seemingly narrating the past''s splendor and legends. The air carried a faint musty smell mixed with the unique aroma of ancient wooden structures, creating an indescribable sense of history. On the stone cabinets around, various ancient tools and weapons were displayed. Enjoy exclusive adventures from empire "I''m the third to pass? Who were the first two?" Chen Qi stood up silently, stomped the ground with his foot, and looked around. Chapter 287 Hand of Residual Fire "I''m the third. Then who are the first and second? Fenrir the Wild Wolf and the Flower Witch?" "Is anyone here?" Chen Qi called out while walking along the dusty road, looking around the vast collection hall, but saw no one. Soon, Chen Qi''s gaze irresistibly fell upon the various display stands. On the left stands, there were daggers, flintlocks, cards, hand crossbows... A variety of old-era weapons were neatly arranged on the stands. On the right stands, there were some skill cards: Burst, Double Jump, Life Breath, Moon Step, Finger Gun, Iron Block... Can I pick any weapon and an extra skill card? Chen Qi, carrying Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 in his left hand, bent slightly to examine the weapons and cards. Although these weapons were all kept here, they weren''t powerful; at best, they were on par with Black Blades. The skill cards were all just D or E-tier skills dropped from cracks. These cards and weapons are no good... S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi shook his head, following the path under his feet and the candlelight, soon arriving at a huge central display stand. From the structure of the building, this display stand was at the central position, with four giant armored warrior statues beside the surrounding pillars. On the large swords held by these four statues, blazing flames were burning. The central location, the items here should be much more valuable... Chen Qi looked on curiously. At the very center of the display stand, there was a small rectangular groove. A groove for a rectangular card¡ªit felt somehow familiar... Chen Qi extended his finger to compare. The size of this card seemed to be exactly the same as the one Fen had for the Witch Occupation Card! A Witch Occupation Card had once been placed here? The Witch Occupation Card had already been taken... Chen Qi felt his suspicion confirmed. So, the Blade Witch''s Occupation Card had been taken, and previously, the Blood Emperor had come to this place... Chen Qi faintly understood something, then turned to look at the surrounding items. Around where the Witch Occupation Card had been, there were some even more powerful weapons. Gold Small Shield, Useless Big Stick, Bug-controlling Staff, Gargoyle Mask... Chen Qi carefully examined them one by one. The rarity of these weapons was high; one even had the power to transform its user into a vampire¡ªa divine artifact for humans following the Blood Mage path! However, these weren''t of much use to Chen Qi at the moment. This crack had existed for over five hundred years... During this long time, it seemed there wasn''t any universally good weapon left for me. Stay tuned to empire Ultimately, this was just a C-tier crack... Good news, there''s ''gold''! Bad news, this ''gold'' seemed to be nobody''s mascots! Chen Qi sighed and turned his attention to a display stand full of skill cards. If weapons and items won''t work, can I at least get some useful skill cards? On the skill card display, according to the Thirteen Nature Forms, they were divided into thirteen sections. The slot for the Blade Phase skill cards was long empty. This place was bleak too! Suddenly, Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. On the Lamp Phase and Shadow Phase stands, there were still high rarity skill cards! Good stuff¡ª Chen Qi immediately focused on a skill card in the Lamp Phase section. On the front of the card, there was a small golden figure with a glowing head, massaging his temples with his two fingers. Chen Qi gently touched it. [Super Sensation: Nature Form: Lamp, Flower Description: The original Flower Witch, under the order of Moonstone City''s Lord, started researching ancient books to develop meditation methods for experiencing extreme pleasure. However, by accident, she didn''t create the intended technique but developed a combat method that intensely mesmerized the Lamp Phase practitioners. Learning conditions: Master meditation, have inspiration at 60, and possess slight mental resistance along with slight Lamp Phase or Flower Phase comprehension. Effect: After acquiring the skill, your brain''s reaction time limit permanently increases, and after practicing, you also gain slight mental resistance. Additionally, you''ll obtain the active skill ''Super Sensation,'' where, during activation, all fast-moving objects around you will appear slowed down in your eyes! Description: In a brief moment, I can even catch the sound of the wind. Note: Upon activating the active skill, there is a chance of gaining uncontrolled ''Pleasure Enhancement'' for up to an hour, randomly heightening touch, taste, and hearing sensations. Overuse in a short period may lead to the ''Lamp Phase'' madness path or permanent sensory disorders.] Enhanced reaction ability, along with highly useful mental resistance! Chen Qi''s eyes lit up. This was a purely enhancement-focused skill card! Enhanced reaction ability was a must-have attribute for many third-order Transcendents! The third-order Lamp Phase Transcendent''s lamp solution ''Bullet Time'' also demanded extremely high reaction speed. Moreover, after practicing, one could gain rare mental resistance. Mental resistance was an essential attribute for releasing many liberation skills. But the skill''s threshold was also very high, with 60 points of inspiration plus slight mental resistance. 60 points of inspiration and slight mental resistance were enough to keep many third-tier Lamp Phase Transcendents outside the door. However, with 65 points of inspiration, Chen Qi perfectly met the skill''s usage requirements! This was already quite a powerful skill card in a C-tier crack. The only downside was the strong side effects... Chapter 288 The Hand of Yu Huo_2 ''Perception Disorder,'' is the most common disease among Light Seers. Chen Qi looked through some other Skill Cards again: Shadow''s Thigh Stab, Book''s Speed Reading, Cup Phase''s Stomach Enlargement Technique, Thigh Enlargement Technique... In every aspect, this Super Sensation was the most suitable Skill Card here for him. This is the one... Chen Qi rubbed his fingers gently and silently took this Skill Card. Use it! Soon, a stabbing pain came... Chen Qi endured the severe headache and once again digested this Skill Card. The frequency of using Skill Cards was still too high... Chen Qi slowly raised his head, however, the next moment, two hands suddenly covered his field of vision. Darkness enveloped everything around him instantly. "!!!" A sneak attack... Chen Qi couldn''t help but be startled. After experiencing more than two thousand deaths, he had instinctively relaxed and hadn''t paid much attention to his surroundings. But soon, a pleasant voice came from behind him. And there was a floral scent too, very fragrant! "Guess who?" "???" It''s the Flower Witch...Chen Qi''s lips curved slightly. Two people had cleared the trial before him, one of them seemed to be the Flower Witch. Chen Qi was about to speak, but suddenly realized that the hands covering his eyes were somewhat cold and were also wearing gloves. This smell of a trap! This cold touch! "It''s Number Two." Chen Qi responded and moved the ''hands'' away from his face. "Huh?" The Flower Witch''s prank failed, and she sighed with a slight disappointment: "Damn, didn''t fool you, huh, Qi." Chen Qi turned around. Flower Witch Fen was holding Number Two in her arms. And Number Two was forming two little water fists, also wearing a pair of gloves. However, seeing its former master, Number Two showed no excitement, its eyes determined and despairing. "How does Number Two feel? Weird..." Chen Qi asked. The Flower Witch coughed twice and said: "Maybe because it was killed by the ''enemy'' a hundred times in the Land of Trial. I managed to come out first thanks to Number Two''s sneak attacks." "..." Being killed a hundred times was indeed a significant emotional trauma for the young Number Two... Chen Qi stroked Number Two''s head. "Waku¡ª" The deep-sea Water Elf Number Two seemed spiritless. The Flower Witch couldn''t help but look at Chen Qi''s hand, swallowing: "Qi, congratulations on clearing the trial; what''s your score? How many times did you die? My score is just right at seven hundred, I died a total of eleven hundred times! With this score, I just managed to obtain the Witch''s relic." 700 points! If you can reach 700 points! You can get an S rating! Only died eleven hundred times and still got an S rating, the Flower Witch really is fiercely strong...Chen Qi smiled and replied: "Died quite a bit, 2601 times, score is 900 points." 2601 times! Fen touched the deep-sea Water Elf Number Two, crying in her arms, and spoke as gently as possible: sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "2601 times, Qi, it looks like you suffered a lot, and must have been mentally tormented too, huh huh, do you need sister Fen to comfort you a bit? Although your 900 points aren''t as good as mine, lower than my 700 points, it''s still quite good... wait!" How many points? A little flower of shock sprouted on the Flower Witch''s head. "How many points! 900 points?" At that moment, Fen, like a top student about to comfort a failing student, was suddenly shocked to find out the failing student nearly scored a perfect mark! "You actually chose the 900-point entry!" In this trial, under the ''First Kill'' situation, someone actually dared to choose the 900-point entry! Find your next adventure on empire Fen''s mouth dropped open slightly, gazing at Chen Qi''s slightly smug smile. Although Chen Qi usually seemed very normal, at critical moments, he would take many crazy and bold actions. Successfully bragged! Chen Qi coughed twice and said: "Actually, I didn''t want it that high, had no choice, luck was a bit bad, it was the goddess of fortune, forcing me to complete this achievement..." "Fen, although you only have seven hundred points, um, um, that''s really quite high, really great." "It is a high score..." Fen frowned, having endured hardship, she was prepared to boast a bit in front of Chen Qi and then comfort him. But it seemed that the person needing comfort was her. Chen Qi took a deep breath, the feeling of death from dying over two thousand times surged up: "Fen, it was tough, but my 900 points, 500 of them were because of the Blade Witch''s random entries..." "The Blade Witch''s entries..." Fen blinked, understanding everything. In the Land of Trial, the term ''Witch'' is absolutely a symbol of terror. We both had it tough... The Flower Witch gently consoled: "It was tough, Qi, by the way, Qi, did you realize any skills in the Land of Trial? I managed to grasp a Lamp Floral Appearance skill!" Fen quickly perked up, smiling proudly. Little yellow flowers popping up randomly meant she wanted to share... Chen Qi followed Fen and said: "Oh? Lamp Floral Appearance? What skill?" "Let me show you!" Fen placed the deep-sea Water Elf Number Two on her head and then sat down cross-legged. "..." Then, Fen started to teeter like a Weeble, swaying left and right, while a mysterious Holy Light started appearing around her head. "This move, called Summer Sunshine! Through this swaying, I can continually regain health, and moreover, if under the sun, I can even regain health super quickly without consuming Spiritual Power!" The Holy Light above her head, along with the despondent deep-sea Water Elf Number Two and the seated Flower Witch, looked exceptionally divine. Isn''t this just like a sunflower? And it even comes with a Water Elf hat! Chapter 289 Hand of Residual Fire_3 Chen Qi resisted the urge to complain and the urge to touch the Flower Witch''s head... finally, he couldn''t help but speak: "Sunflower, Fen, can this move of yours also attract zombies?" The Flower Witch opened her eyes and looked at Chen Qi in surprise once again: "How do you know about this move! It also has a miraculous effect on undead creatures?" Chen Qi''s knowledge was surprisingly extensive, even knowing such an obscure skill. "..." I don''t know... Chen Qi was momentarily silent. The Flower Witch stood up and clapped her hands: "How about it? Not bad, right? I spent two years trying to learn this divine skill but couldn''t. Qi, what have you learned? Can you show me?" "Hound Step and Blade Release, but Blade Release, I can''t show you right now." Chen Qi channeled his Qi Power and instantly flashed behind Fen. "Blade Release!!" The Flower Witch''s mouth opened slightly again. It was extremely rare for a Second-tier to master a release skill, especially one that crossed Nature Forms. Chen Qi continued to ask: "Right, Fen, I still have an ''arbitrary choice'' reward I haven''t claimed. Do you know any good places?" The Flower Witch, having wandered here for so long, should know more about the collections here. Arbitrary choice of items... Fen closed her eyes, with deep blue flowers of thought sprouting from her head. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I''ve spent quite some time here. I''ve taken the Witch Relics, the Blade Witch''s Occupation Card is missing... Qi, follow me." "Okay." Chen Qi followed the Flower Witch Fen along a small path to a special dark corner. In this corner, there was only a dimly lit display case. "What is this?" Chen Qi asked. The Flower Witch quietly replied: "This is a ''display'' that was set up twenty years ago. My teacher, the Ice Witch, collected many forbidden weapons and placed them here." There''s such a place... Chen Qi couldn''t help but be amazed as he looked at the display. On the display were all kinds of forbidden weapons. Hand of Plague, Venom, Brain of the Lighthouse Jellyfish... All these weapons were flesh implants! Moreover, they seemed to be flesh implants researched by the Navy! The Flower Witch explained: "Twenty years ago, many humanoid monsters were born on the sea, and these monsters often had a flesh implant and a forbidden weapon. My teacher defeated them and collected their spoils here." How many humanoid monsters did the Ice Witch kill? I hope I won''t become part of this display in the future... Chen Qi unconsciously focused on a ''burning'' solidified flame. Its size was small, only as big as a palm. Rather than saying it was a flame, it was more like a hand, a flaming tentacle! This is... Chen Qi curiously touched it. [Hand of Residual Fire: Nature Form: Lamp, Blade Description: A creation by the Navy and Bonfire Energy Company, a special weapon forged with a unique Deep Sea Fire. It can attach to the back, transforming into twelve burning deep blue flame hands. Note: This equipment can only be equipped by Lamp Phase and Blade Phase Transcendents and requires special tattoo surgery for perfect compatibility.] The Flower Witch thought for a while: "Qi, you probably can''t equip this weapon with your current constitution, but in terms of rarity, it''s definitely one of the highest. After all, I''ve heard Deep Blue Fire only appears in the Crack Tide, deep below ten thousand meters underwater. These flames can only be collected by Bonfire Energy Company..." Chen Qi looked around at the other flesh implants. Indeed, it was just as the Flower Witch said. The value of this equipment! It''s even higher than his Hand of Residual Fire! And crucially, it''s a Lamp Phase equipment, which he could perfectly equip even when he reaches the Third Rank. Chen Qi carefully picked it up and placed it in his backpack card. Experience more tales on empire "What a big gain!" At this moment, Chen Qi closed his eyes, suddenly feeling a cold sensation on his neck. The Flower Witch Fen said: "By the way, Qi, do you need mental healing? Just as well, we''re the first ones out, I can spare some time to heal your mind." "We''re the first..." Chen Qi frowned: "No, Fen, I was the third to clear the level." "The third..." The Flower Witch was stunned for a moment. She was the first one out but didn''t see the second person who cleared it! If the person who cleared it was the berserk wolf Fenrir, or other crew members, there was no need to hide it. Is there an enemy clearing this crack... Chen Qi slowly turned his head back. In the long corridor behind them, fresh red blood kept dripping. Chapter 290 Come! They All Came! Tick-tock! Tick-tock! Tick-tock! Chen Qi focused his attention and looked toward the end of the corridor. A figure emerged from the end of the corridor, adjusted his round-framed glasses, and spoke in a gentle tone: "The two of you, we meet again. I am a Blood Mage. You can forget the name, as there aren''t many Blood Mages on the Witch Sea, and in your lifetime, you''ll probably only meet me." It was the same Blood Mage from before... Chen Qi stretched his muscles and took a deep breath. In terms of strength, the Blood Mage was definitely no weaker than the Black Glove he had encountered earlier. However, at this moment Chen Qi felt no tension at all. To be more precise, he even felt a slight sense of relaxation. Having been tortured by the Blade Witch so much, everything else looked pleasant in comparison. Now, although he was only second-tier, if he fought with all his might, he was already capable of singlehandedly taking down a third rank Blood Mage. Not to mention, at his side stood Fen, the Flower Witch, who had just mastered a new technique. But, if the other party dared to appear before us, it proved that he must have some sort of trump card... Did he really have one? Chen Qi looked at the drop of cold sweat on the Blood Mage''s face, his gaze filled with skepticism. The corners of the Blood Mage''s mouth curled up slightly as he spoke first: "Everyone, it seems you have also cleared the Land of Trial. Coincidentally, so have I, and moreover, I''ve successfully learned a new move." "By the way, the rewards from my Land of Trial haven''t been collected yet. Could you step aside and let me retrieve them?" The Blood Mage slowly moved forward when suddenly there was a wild red light in his eyes. "Black Hunter!" The Blood Mage had been hiding in this place for a long time. As a self-aware renowned pirate of the Black Whale Group, his target was not the Flower Witch, but Chen Qi! In the Blood Mage''s imagination, he could completely capture Chen Qi and then escape this Land of Trial with him in tow. Once he returned to the main base, offering Chen Qi to the matriarch would win him the daughter of a wealthy businessman, putting him at the pinnacle of piracy and earning the matriarch''s ultimate reward! The Blood Mage suddenly lunged forward. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Body Activation! Cellular Boil!" With a roar, the Blood Mage''s arm suddenly turned bright red, and a large amount of blood coagulated, turning into a substance harder than steel. Then this bloody material continued to extend, forming a monstrous red claw. Blood Transformation. Ghost Claw! The lead-up to the move was too great, Hound Step... Chen Qi slightly bent his knees, darted like flowing water, and in stride, caught the arm of the massive Blood Mage, followed by a knee lift kick, sending the Blood Mage into the air. Boom! Chen Qi''s right hand formed a hook, grabbing the Blood Mage''s head and smashing it against the nearby wall! Two smashes! Chen Qi''s eyes turned a fierce red as he looked down at the Blood Mage in his grip: Experience tales at empire "Your head''s pretty hard, huh? Quite a ringing sound!" "You dare insult me, when my Blood Magic was washing ships in blood, you weren''t even..." Boom! Such a chatterbox... Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, his arms'' veins bulging as he suddenly increased his strength. Three smashes! The Blood Mage was smashed against the wall, looking on in disbelief, his ambush so easily foiled by a Second-order Transcendent! Most crucially, the speed of the Black Hunter was actually faster than his own! Four smashes! Five smashes! On the fifth smash, the Blood Mage burst out with a massive surge of strength and, with brute force, wrenched free from Chen Qi''s grasp. Cup Phase individuals are truly tough... Chen Qi assessed the Blood Mage''s strength. A Third Rank Cup-shaped Transcendent possesses an extremely powerful ability to digest supernatural nutrition. Moreover, the Blood Mage was born with the spell to control fresh blood, and the fellow in front of him could repair his physical stamina while being beaten! Although his attack power wasn''t strong due to the lack of ''material,'' his resilience was genuinely tough. Chen Qi flexed his fingers: "Quite an excellent punching bag." The Blood Mage touched his bloodied head and couldn''t help blinking as he questioned: "Damn it! Black Hunter, just what rank of Transcendent are you?" "Second-tier." Chen Qi answered honestly. You call this second-tier... The corner of the Blood Mage''s mouth twitched. All the officers of the Black Whale Group were geniuses who gained renown at a young age. As a pirate dreaming of becoming an officer, the Blood Mage had seen many strong figures, but among those in the Black Whale Group capable of such feats at second-tier, there wouldn''t be more than ten. This man must be eliminated, or he''ll become a great threat one day... The Blood Mage clenched his teeth and thought to himself. But if he could be subjugated under the Black Whale Group, or better yet, become my subordinate, it would be quite a good thing... What a pity! The Blood Mage turned his head and flexed his muscles: "Alright, Miss Witch, and Mister Hunter, it''s of no use even if you kill me. I''m here to save you two." Save us? Fear bloomed like a small flower over Fen''s head. Chen Qi touched his chin, roughly understanding everything. The Blood Mage continued: "I''ll cut to the chase. In this Land of Trial, once the number of people who have passed the trial exceeds half, then we must leave the crack. And outside the crack is that legendary monster, the Blue Beast. With our strength, we can''t escape its clutches." The Blue Beast... The Flower Witch clasped her head with both hands and rubbed her temples. No sooner had they fought one "enemy" than another more dangerous one came along! The Blood Mage smiled, his gaze then tightening as he fixed his eyes on Chen Qi''s backpack card: "Therefore, my idea is, if we could pull out some good stuff to offer to the Blue Beast, at the very least we won''t die too quickly!" Chapter 291 Come! Everyone is here! _2 "For instance, the Witch Relics and Mr. Black Hunter, the Hand of Yu Huo that you possess, I believe the Blue Beast will fancy these." This guy, not only did he launch a sneak attack, he also wanted to reap rewards without any effort... Chen Qi kept silent and silently drew his black blade. The Flesh Mage dripped a drop of cold sweat: "The fleet of the great aunt will arrive before the ships of the Blood Blade Pirate Group!! If you, if you bring the items and join us, the great aunt will offer you an executive position, becoming an executive, a Third Rank Occupation Card, and even the legendary Fourth Rank Occupation Card are not unattainable." Chen Qi continued forward. Why did this Flesh Mage suddenly seem to become a coward? The cold sweat on the Flesh Mage increased: "You two, can you pretend I didn''t launch a sneak attack just now?" "Can we reconcile? Just pretend we are meeting for the first time?" Chen Qi swiftly pulled out a blade and slashed towards the neck of the Flesh Mage. Damn it... The Flesh Mage''s body conjured a bright red armor, withstanding the strike. The Flesh Mage clenched his teeth, because of that damned Black Light Dragon, his powerful fleet collapsed in an instant! And to compensate for this loss, he must capture the Black Hunter and bring him back! Now, he could not even complete the simplest of tasks, of bringing back the Black Hunter. Even as a stronger being, he still felt fear from the Black Hunter. The Flesh Mage glared fiercely and said: "Damn it, dare you wait till our next meeting! I will show you!" While talking tough, the Flesh Mage kept retreating. However, behind him, the next moment, the sound of a wolf howling could be heard! Fenrir''s Slash! Fenrir Wolf emerged from behind, gathering tremendous Qi Power, and struck the Flesh Mage''s back fiercely. Following that, Fenrir Wolf slammed his great sword onto the back of the Flesh Mage''s head. With a thud, the Flesh Mage was struck hard to the ground! Boom! Boom! Fenrir Wolf delivered a fierce elbow strike, smashing the Flesh Mage to the ground. The Flesh Mage clenched his teeth and, looking at Chen Qi before him, said fiercely: "Miss Witch, Mr. Black Hunter! You have no choice in front of the Black Whale Group''s tide!" "Shut the hell up!" Fenrir Wolf held the Flesh Mage down and then brought out chains that blocked Spiritual Power, securing the Flesh Mage tightly: "My apologies, I arrived late!! Even though I should be the one protecting you, you ended up protecting me." The Flesh Mage, gritting his teeth: "Flower Witch Fen! Black Hunter, just wait, when you become toys in the hands of the great aunt, you will regret not following me obediently here!" "I told you to shut up!" Right after, Fenrir Wolf pressed down his whole body violently, delivering an elbow blow combined with Transcendent martial skills, knocking the Flesh Mage unconscious: "Done! Mr. Black Hunter, I intended to capture the Flesh Mage alive and later interrogate him, as he should know a lot of information that we do not. What are your thoughts?" I seemed to have become the leader of this operation... Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: "No problem." At that moment, Fenrir Wolf suddenly said: "By the way, it was my two thousand four hundredth attempt, not a high score, six hundred points! I also chose the Blood-Scarred Form perk and rolled ninety points, so I was a bit late coming out." Who asked you? Chen Qi and Fen couldn''t help but retort. Fenrir Wolf blinked, staring at Chen Qi and Flower Witch. How come these two had no reaction? When he told his junior brother about his score, even his junior brother with three hundred points was stunned! Could it be, these two are both S-rank evaluators? "700." "900." Fenrir was stunned. Black Hunter''s score was even higher than Miss Witch! Chen Qi immediately said: "By the way, Fenrir Wolf, what rewards did you come here to claim?" "Currently, we have not seen the Blood Empress whom the Blood Lady spoke about." The Flower Witch Fen also fell into thought. Fenrir Wolf fell silent for a moment, looking at his crew behind, and quietly drew out a bright red great sword: "I am here for the Witch weapon, sorry, this matter is classified within our Blood Blade Pirate Group, relating to the lifeline of our Blood Blade Pirate Group, once we are aboard, I will reveal everything to you." Fenrir Wolf appeared serious, for if this matter was exposed, it would inevitably affect the fate of the entire Blood Blade Pirate Group. Stay tuned for updates on empire Fenrir Wolf seemed unwilling to discuss this matter here... Chen Qi shook his head and continued to ask: "Fenrir, now, apart from you and your crew behind, how much longer does the next person need to clear the trial?" Fenrir lowered his head: "As long as they did not pick a challenge over five hundred points, it''s only a matter of time before they clear it." S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Fenrir, we must leave this sea area quickly and reunite with the main fleet." Chen Qi directed silently. Even though the Black Light Dragon had decimated the naval base''s fleet, both would be better off leaving this place soon. Fen also agreed: "Yes, we better move quickly, I took the Witch Relics..." In the vast sea, the Land of Trial for the Witch is an extremely rare place. The group waited for a long time, and then a notice appeared. [Trial completion, the last person has cleared. The Land of Trial will soon be resealed, please leave the crack within one hour.] With the notice, candles continued brightening up, lighting a path for Chen Qi and his group. "Let''s go." "Aye aye, Captain!" Chen Qi led the group, along the narrow, dark staircase, finally returning to the land, back to that abandoned island. Chapter 292 Come! Everyone is Here! _3 Night had fallen, stars twinkling, the moonlight casting a gentle silver glow. As Chen Qi gradually left the Blade Witch''s Land of Trial behind him, his view suddenly opened up to reveal a vast expanse of land before him, and the moment his feet touched solid ground, he couldn''t help but take a deep breath, feeling every cell in his body cheer and leap for joy. The night, and the soothing sea breeze¡ª Chen Qi looked up; the Dagger, the ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, still floated steadily above the sea''s surface. Under the cover of night, the lights on the Dagger were warmly inviting. "All aboard! Everyone!" Fenrir, the wild wolf, called out excitedly. Wait¡ª Chen Qi suddenly realized something. Where had the Black Light Dragon gone? How much time had passed outside of the Crack? Also, Chen Qi took a sniff and detected a strong scent of gunpowder in the air around him. The land all around was pockmarked with large, fresh craters, and in the distance, one could vaguely see the Black Whale Group''s ships, all battered and bruised. One could say that, apart from their Dagger, all the ships within sight had suffered tremendous damage. The Dagger surely didn''t have the capacity to defeat so many ships... Chen Qi felt his heart race. Since entering the Land of Trial, he had been dying over and over again... In death, his sense of time also gradually blurred. Chen Qi immediately took out a mechanical watch from his backpack card. It had been a full day and a half since they had entered the crack. A day and a half was more than enough time for the Black Whale Group''s pirates to launch numerous attacks! But the Dagger bore few scars. Something wasn''t right... Chen Qi looked towards the lit Dagger and quickly climbed the ship''s ladder to reach the deck. He rushed to the steersman keeping watch and asked urgently: "What happened?" The steersman woke from his slumber: "Captain... no, Black Hunter, you, you''re finally back! If you hadn''t returned, we would''ve..." The steersman blinked, telling Chen Qi fearfully: "Mr. Hunter, sir, we, we must set sail immediately!!" The guy wasn''t right in the head, had suffered a mental attack... Chen Qi took out a potion and poured it into the steersman''s mouth: "Get to the point! What happened!" The steersman shook his head, saying in alarm: "Mr. Black Hunter, after you left, a great battle unfolded in these waters! That Black Light Dragon! The calamitous Black Light Dragon, it clashed with the Blue Beast!!!" The Black Light Dragon had clashed with the Blue Beast? Everyone was stunned. Such an explosive event had transpired on the shore, yet, lamentably, he had missed witnessing it and commanding the Black Light Dragon... Chen Qi sweated coldly: "And then what?" The steersman continued: "Later, the Black Whale Group joined the battle, but their ships... all turned to ash in the clash between the Black Light Dragon and the Blue Beast! Under the dragon''s breath, the entire island was reduced to ruins!! Everyone fled non-stop, but thankfully, due to the Black Light Dragon''s mercy, our Dagger survived!" Survival, disaster, the Black Light Dragon... Chen Qi rubbed his eyes, carefully observing his surroundings. The entire island was a mass of scars. And near the distant lighthouse, there shone a beam of light, a beam that reached into the sky¡ª Wait, that light is! Chen Qi bit his lip. This type of light that soared into the sky was often used to convey an important signal. Such a light was an omen of a disastrous beginning. Experience tales at empire The steersman swallowed hard, continuing: "The battle between the Black Light Dragon and the Blue Beast affected the entire island! In the end, to save their lives, a fleet from the Black Whale Group went to the signal tower and sent out a distress signal!" "..." A distress signal... Chen Qi mulled it over. If the Black Whale Group had used a signal tower built by the navy, then the signal sent out could be detected by half of the signal towers in the Crack Sea. That''s trouble... Chen Qi shook his head: "So, has Auntie Carol''s ship come looking for us yet, is there a planned retreat route?" Chen Qi touched his forehead, although he had reaped considerable rewards from this venture, making a clean escape was not going to be simple. The steersman looked into Chen Qi''s eyes and blinked: "Mr. Hunter, sir, you only got half of it right." "Half?" "Yes, not only Carol''s ships. Currently, based on intelligence we received five hours ago, Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, the Third Naval Fleet, the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the Sea God Pirate Group, A-level hunters under the command of Bonfire Energy Company, and bounty hunters under Grey Rat''s personal armada, have all dispatched their ships towards our coordinates! The information about the Witch''s Land of Trial has spread throughout the entire Crack Sea!" S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "???" Chen Qi raised his eyebrows involuntarily. What was going on? How many ships had arrived at this abandoned naval base? The targets of all these powers? Were they all us? Chen Qi massaged his temples as he felt his brain begin to ache. The volatile Fenrir punched the steersman and immediately started the ship: "You should''ve said so sooner!!" As everyone slowly looked towards the horizon, they could faintly hear the roar of steam. Chapter 293 The Beginning of the War The roar of the steamship grew louder and louder! Accompanying the roaring steam, people scurried back and forth on the deck like ants on a hot pan. Onboard the Dagger, the helmsman shouted strain in his voice: "Adjust the port side! Activate the last hidden energy source, replenish the protective shield, and have the lifeboats ready to stand by at any moment! If the Intelligence Officer spots any abnormal ships, report it immediately!" Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, also stepped out of the captain''s room, bringing out a high-end Eye of Long Voyage device: "Black Hunter, and Miss Witch! The current situation does not look optimistic! Here''s the information we have so far." Fenrir twirled a knob, and the device in his hands began emitting sounds. "Dagger, someone has broadcasted information through the signal tower about the Flower Witch, the Black Hunter, and the Land of Trial to the entire Witch Sea." "Currently, according to observations of ships, more than fifteen ships from different forces have entered the Mutated Sea, and the Blood Blade Pirate Group is embroiled in combat with the Black Whale Group, unable to provide effective fire support." "Dagger, you must leave the Mutated Sea and reach the Domain of Red Maple Island¡ª" The situation seemed rather dire... Chen Qi patted the device. The Flower Witch frowned, deeply troubled by the feeling of being pursued by multiple forces. Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, lit a cigarette and laughed bitterly in self-derision: "The last time this many forces were stirred up was just before the Descent of the Crack Tide when the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure map excited all four major pirate groups in their frenzied search for treasure." "And now, with the Crack Tide, treasure hunters greedier than mere ''four pirates'' have long since swarmed these seas, but it''s good news that the Ice Witch''s Pirate Group has arrived; I hear they stand with the Witch." "It''s all because of me..." The flowers on the Flower Witch''s head drooped as she spoke softly. Not only does she possess the Occupation Card of the Flower Witch, the relics of the Blade Witch, and detailed information about the Land of Trial, but she also holds the Ice Witch''s prophecy... Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, spread out a sea chart: "Everyone, if you want to safely return to Red Maple Island, to Black Mine City, we''re going to take a gamble now. My suggestion is to head straight for Red Maple Island, but as a consequence, the probability of us being attacked by other ships will greatly increase. What are your thoughts?" Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, put forth a bold plan. If we''re surrounded, then let''s break through directly!! We might even run into the Ice Witch''s Pirate Group! Wait, surrounded... Chen Qi looked at the sea chart. The Mutated Sea, Red Maple Island, the Navy''s abandoned research base, and Black Mine City¡ª Because of the Great Whirlpool, to get out, we must pass through the Mutated Sea. As such, even though we are at sea, the Dagger actually has very few choices. Of course, that''s just from their perspective¡ª sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In Chen Qi''s eyes, the sea route seemed wide open! They could navigate anywhere! Firstly, continue deeper into the Mutated Sea, aiming at the perilous Mist Sea. But neither the Flower Witch Fen nor Fenrir would ever agree to this option. Besides that, there are the dangers inherent within the Mutated Sea itself! As a Forbidden Land, the Mutated Sea is home to more than just the Black Light Dragon and other dangerous Sea Beasts; there are also hazards like the treacherous fog. Of course, any option would be overly thrilling for the crew of the Dagger. But given the current circumstances, it indeed seemed like a pretty good choice... Chen Qi stroked his chin. Just taking a detour could avoid most of the hostile ships. Fenrir crouched down, spreading the sea chart on the ground to plan their next course. Read new adventures at empire However, the abundance of danger markers made it difficult to start. Chen Qi quietly said: "Wild Wolf, Fen, I have a good idea." "???" Chen Qi took the pen and lightly traced a line through the dark areas on the sea chart: "Don''t these spots look quite open? Let''s follow this route and navigate around them!" Open? What kind of reasoning is that? The crew looked up incredulously at the Black Hunter and the route marked on the sea chart. Open meant uncharted, terrifying territories, didn''t it? Was the Black Hunter always so bold in navigating? "..." Fenrir, the Wild Wolf, fell silent for a moment: "Mr. Black Hunter, are you sure there won''t be a problem? This area of the sea is known for the activity of the Black Light Dragon, and there are many other ferocious and brutal Ghost Fire Fish." If it were anyone else, Fenrir would have already smacked them. But Chen Qi''s "Fishing in the Storm" had given Fenrir an overwhelming sense: that following the Black Hunter meant safety and bounty! If not for the Black Hunter, they of the Dagger would still be at the Navy''s abandoned research base, exchanging fire with the Black Whale Group. Fen also chimed in: "Is this really feasible?" Fen Hu looked at Chen Qi skeptically. The more she saw of Chen Qi, the more mysterious he seemed! There should be no problem... Chen Qi explained a bit: "Everyone, you should know, I once got lucky and found a Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure. Among other things, besides ''Fishing in the Storm'', I also acquired a ''Monster Hunting Guide'' from the Deep Sea Hunter, which contains the weaknesses and habits of most monsters, so even if we''re venturing into dangerous waters, I''m confident we can handle it." Chapter 294 The Beginning of War_2 Fen: "¦²(¡Ñ¨Œ¡Ñ"!" There''s even this! You actually have a Deep Sea Hunter''s monster-killing strategy guide! Fen couldn''t help but break out into a flower of shock; following Chen Qi for so long, a huge question in her heart was finally answered. The Wild Wolf Fenrir also suddenly realized: "So that''s it, no wonder, Mr. Hunter, your title is Black Hunter..." "Yes." Chen Qi honestly admitted. In fact, he did possess knowledge on dealing with various monsters. However, he seldom used this knowledge. Everyone looked at each other, with no objections. Chen Qi carefully planned out a sea chart with a pen. Chen Qi silently turned his head back and gazed at the ruins at the center of the abandoned naval research base. Beneath those ruins, there seemed to be a huge monster, a monster that was restless. It''s time to quickly leave... Chen Qi called out: "Alright, since that''s the case, everyone, follow this route! Break through the encirclement!!" "Aye aye, Captain! Everyone, get to work!" The Wild Wolf Fenrir shouted loudly. Accompanied by the roar of the boilers, the Dagger''s engines were cranked to the maximum, surging into the depths of the fog like a swift fish. ... ... Boom! Boom! The sounds of thunder echoed continuously. Under the pitch-black night sky, the Dagger was like a lone flat boat, lonely and resolutely sailing through the storm of raging winds and towering waves. The rain poured down like a waterfall, relentlessly slapping the deck and creating a rapid and dense sound, intertwining with the roar of the waves against the hull into a heart-stopping symphony. Below the hull, dark shadows writhed continuously, trying to approach the swiftly moving ship. The crew gripped the ropes, staggering in their steps but never daring to relax. Once they were blown off by the wind, they would become food for these shadows. "What a downpour." S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi stood at the bow, letting the storm wash over him, his gaze piercing through the curtain of rain, seeking a sliver of direction within the chaos. Explore more at empire Chen Qi tossed down a piece of Extraordinary Fish Bait, simultaneously releasing a strong ''expulsion intent'' toward the ''monster'' below the seafloor. As the bait fell into the sea, countless shadows at the deep sea bottom quickly entwined, twisting together like a pack of beasts fighting over food. With the departure of the monster, the Dagger''s speed increased. No wonder you are the Black Hunter, with such a wealth of knowledge... the crew in the midst of the storm breathed a sigh of relief. Almost resolved... Chen Qi clapped his hands: "Wild Wolf, we are about to leave the Mist Sea, the remaining course is up to you." "No problem! Leave it to me! Black Hunter, thanks for your command!" The Wild Wolf Fenrir agreed boisterously, shouldering his great sword. After completing the command, Chen Qi leaned against a chest and took out the Residual Fire Touch he got in the Blade Witch Trial Land, carefully fiddling with it. The Residual Fire Touch looked like a solidified flame, the size of a palm. Inject Spiritual Power, attempt to manipulate... Chen Qi took a deep breath. As Spiritual Power was infused, part of the flame began to burn and then quickly transformed into a long hand of fire, dancing in the air. Soon, the length of this hand reached two meters, and then the flame became fierce and violent! It began to twist and throb! So long! So twisting! But, so hard to control... Chen Qi tried to manipulate his own Spiritual Power but was completely unable to control this force. "Qi, the Residual Fire Touch is made of Deep Blue Fire, which has a high demand for Spiritual Power. Therefore, a violent Spiritual Power is more suitable to manipulate it..." Fen, the Flower Witch, said this while naturally sitting down next to Chen Qi. "Violent Spiritual Power, eh?" Chen Qi tried to manipulate the Residual Fire Touch in the way Fen suggested. Soon, from the small flame, one, two, and even three fire hands began to emerge... But quickly, Chen Qi felt a lack of Spiritual Power and stopped manipulating it. "Whew, so this is the Residual Fire Touch, it consumes so much..." Chen Qi curled his lips into a smile. The large consumption wasn''t a disadvantage of Residual Fire Touch, it was his own weakness. Deep Sea Fire, that sure is an ultra-rare resource in the Crack Tide! In the Witch Sea, any relics associated with the Deep Blue Fire are extremely powerful. The Residual Fire Touch on his body must also have a certain relation to the Deep Sea Fire. Drip-drop, drip-drop! In the storm, Fen slowly lifted her head, the flowers atop it battered by the downpour. At that moment, Water Elf No.2 came over with a leaf umbrella, shielding the two of them from the rain. In the storm, Fen suddenly wiped her eyes and said, "Qi, if it weren''t for me, you wouldn''t have fallen into your current predicament, wouldn''t have been hunted by Aunt Carol, wouldn''t have attracted the attention of the Black Light Dragon, wouldn''t be in such a state..." In Fen''s view, it was her connection that led to this series of events. She was the initiator of this story. Fen... Chen Qi gazed into the distance at the heavy rain: "It''s nothing..." "Besides, on the Navy''s Bounty Order, my bounty isn''t necessarily lower than yours." As a main character, the Flower Witch was naturally closely related to the main story. But the treasures she gathered, as well as the speed of her growth, far surpassed other events! This trip to the Land of Trial greatly increased Chen Qi''s strength. Blade Release, coupled with the Heart of Bonfire, the Hound Step, the Super Sensation Skill, and Residual Fire Touch... The foundation had been solidified; I can now consider advancing to Third Rank. It can be said, without the Flower Witch, his growth would not have been so rapid! The Flower Witch bowed her head, resting it on Chen Qi''s shoulder, murmuring softly: "Qi, my gains from this trip include the Witch Relic ''Blade Key''. Together with the Fourth Rank Occupation Card in my hands, my bounty has increased by at least thirty million Shell Coins!" "Blade Key? A Domain Relic?" Chen Qi asked in surprise. This item, in the forums, was something that only Fourth Rank Transcendents could control! Fen nodded her head: "Yes, it''s a kind of relic used for unleashing mass Blade Releases beyond the rules, although it''s just a replica, it still has 20% of the performance. Moreover, it''s also the key to open the Blade Witch''s exclusive cracks..." Opening the Blade Witch''s exclusive cracks and unleashing mass Blade Releases... That was Fen''s gain! Witch Relics are truly great, but for me, they''re of no use... Chen Qi consoled her: "Don''t worry, Fen, it''s going to be okay, and hey, when the time comes, who will be causing trouble for whom is yet to be seen." Chen Qi looked at the Residual Fire Touch in his hand, a slight smile on his face. His achievements upon the ocean were becoming increasingly astonishing; in the eyes of some, his bounty value might not be lower than the Witch''s. Fen lowered her head, tucking it into her knees, and said softly: "Yeah, Qi, based on the prophecy I received, war and disaster are coming. If you want to survive, your best bet is to hide in a city, in a safe organization..." Chen Qi decisively replied: "Not interested! Fen, hiding is useless, the only way to stand one''s ground is to stand atop the crest of the wave. " Fen was stunned for a moment: "To stand atop the crest of the wave... Your words are so similar to what my teacher and my parents used to say..." In the midst of the downpour, Fen voiced her worries, then turned to look into the distance. On this sea, money is king... Fen slowly lifted her head. However, at that moment, as if to prove her words, in the storm with clouds thick with darkness and thunderous roars, the sea''s surface churned with tumultuous waves. And beneath those somber clouds, a flag with a black bottom slowly emerged from the horizon, climbing higher and higher. Upon that black flag was emblazoned a massive black whale, and with a thunderous boom, the whole ship seemed to let out a colossal whale roar! This ship... Chen Qi frowned. Before them was not an ordinary black whale pirate ship, but the vessel of the cadre, the Gunfire Queen, Aunt Carol herself!!! The ship of a Fourth Rank Legend! "Adjust port side! Full retreat at top speed!" The howling Fenrir bellowed. And on the distant bow, Aunt Carol blew a puff of smoke from the hot, steaming barrel: "Three rounds and finally found you! One more time, we''re only capturing them alive!" Chapter 295 Blossoming in Blood Aboard the Mermaid, incessant cackling intermingled with the howling storm, akin to a demon''s wail. "Whoops, whoops! Look at our luck!" "Granny, I like the Black Hunter, and I like his outfit too! Fancy him! I''d like to taste him." "Granny! Granny, I want the Mad Wolf, I''ve heard his chest hair is particularly lush!" "I''ve heard the body of the Flower Witch can grow flowers, I want to plant a blue trumpet flower on top of her head!" Aboard the Mermaid, numerous burly female pirates yelled loudly, their eyes gleaming with thirst. Desires such as greed, lust, and sadism flitted through these female pirates'' eyes. They had already received the signal! Now, the Flower Witch, the Black Hunter, and the treasure of the Witch''s Land of Trial were all on the Dagger. It could be said that the Dagger was now a huge treasure trove! It was this treasure that had drawn the Hunter Group, long inactive, into this battlefield! "Shall we board?" Aboard the Mermaid, a woman with flowing blue hair gently swirled the coffee in her hand, asking elegantly. The siren was especially pleased. Including Carol, the female pirates aboard the Mermaid all stood over one meter eighty tall, 80% of them boasting rock-solid muscles. Besides, there were also other individuals, wanted across the seas for bounties exceeding ten million. The Mermaid, if engaged one-on-one, could be considered a formidable power in the current Crack Sea. Such a curious encounter... Carol blew on her blood-stained pistol: "Quiet! Now, staying alive is crucial. If we are caught up by the Blood Blade Pirate Group and then encounter the navy, I believe they would prefer to kill us together and then divide the spoils." "The Witch''s treasure, the Witch''s relics, sigh, treasures are always mesmerizing. Just a signal, and these navies dare to join our playground." Carol put on her pirate hat, looking towards the distant Dagger with great interest, as if admiring a beautiful flower: "Siren, if we engage the Dagger here, how long can we stay before they catch up?" Siren combed her long hair and said softly: "One and a half minutes at most, only one and a half minutes. Once beyond this time, the hounds of the Blood Blade Pirate Group will arrive." "How about it, Granny, shall we board?" Aboard the Mermaid, everyone took out large swords, like hungry wolves. According to orders, they were not allowed to kill Chen Qi and the Flower Witch. Meaning, the best way for them to fight, was to get close to the Dagger in an instant, then leap aboard, making the youngsters of the Dagger feel terror, experience the fear of being arbitrarily tormented without the ability to fight back! "You need not board!" Carol removed her outer coat, revealing her robust, wheat-colored skin, garnering everyone''s admiration. Carol paid great attention to her physique, which even compared to Siren, could be considered sleek and fiery. However, as Carol tensed her muscles, the sleekness was quickly replaced by a sense of dominance. Spotted black runes spread across Carol''s body, and snake-like veins and muscles protruded on her back. Her two arms revealed an iron color. Complex mechanical patterns, scalding steam, and furnace-like red began appearing on her arms. "One and a half minutes, just me alone, is enough to capture the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch..." Granny was preparing to board herself! Everyone aboard the Mermaid swallowed hard. Atop the ocean, it had been a long time since Carol had unleashed her terror on these waters. No one spoke, only silently accepting the command. "Full speed ahead! Toward the Dagger!" Then, amidst the storm, Carol channeled her Qi Power and bellowed toward the distant Dagger: sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Stand still!" Accompanied by immense Qi Power, Carol''s voice boomed like thunder, piercing through the heavy rain, striking terror into everyone aboard the Dagger. And that fiery gaze was already fixed on Chen Qi and the Flower Witch! Carol¡ªa formidable heavyweight boss... Chen Qi asked: "Mad Wolf, according to the latest news, shouldn''t it be the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s ships welcoming us?" Enjoy more content from empire Chen Qi once again activated Yu Huo around him. Mad Wolf Fenrir continued: "I know, Black Hunter, the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s warships are already charging... We need to hold out for at least one and a half minutes!" Holding out for one and a half minutes... Chen Qi spat out a mouthful of vital energy. Carol counts as among the strongest mid-term bosses in the Crack Sea. In the original storyline of the Flower Witch, Flower Witch Fen was supposed to fight a battle against Granny Carol... The outcome was that the Flower Witch barely withstood Carol''s assault, surviving while, as a price, ninety-five percent of the crew on her ship perished! Will I be one of those crew members? Chen Qi''s cells issued a mix of excitement and fear, for now, he too had become one of Carol''s prey. The grand Mermaid, its hull gleaming from the rain, deck lights flickering in the darkness. The engine of the Mermaid roared at full power, like an enraged beast, emitting a deafening roar, cutting through the massive waves at an astonishing speed, directly targeting their Dagger! Engines to maximum speed! The Mermaid, a top-tier vessel, possessed incredibly powerful bursts of speed for short durations. Chapter 296 Blooming in Blood_2 Accompanied by several rolls of thunder and massive waves! The size of the Mermaid ship was a full four times that of Dagger, making the tiny Dagger appear pitifully small and helpless before it. Under the moonlight, the enormous shadow of the Mermaid ship loomed over Dagger like a mountain. The Mermaid ship had already approached the Dagger; a simple leap would enable the monstrous crew of the Mermaid ship to jump onto Dagger. On the deck, everyone looked up, their bodies trembling uncontrollably. "Crazy Wolf! Crazy Wolf!" "Hunter, save me!" "What should we do..." A terrifying domineering presence weighed down on them, making it impossible for them to act. However, they were like ants on the ground, filled with fear at the approaching giant foot, yet unable to do anything. On the Dagger, Fenrir, the Crazy Wolf, was the first to react, roaring: "Mr. Hunter, Miss Witch! Quickly, get on the lifeboat and escape immediately!" Find more to read at empire A Fourth Rank Legend was a raw dimension smashing strike to them! In the torrential rain, a black figure leapt from the Mermaid and with enormous Spiritual Power, smashed down powerfully. "Activate the shield!!" On the Dagger, the Crazy Wolf roared with all his might. "Boring!" In midair, Carol''s Spiritual Power quickly condensed in her hands, a flash of bloodthirst in her eyes, followed by her fist burning with massive steam, slamming down forcefully! Boom! Like a mountain crushing down! The steel-strengthened Dagger was smashed into the sea! The entire protective shield shattered instantly like glass! Chen Qi''s eyes widened involuntarily. The Fourth Rank Legendary Spiritual Power entwining!! Along with the forbidden equipment from the Hammer Phase Fourth Rank Master, the Titan''s Hand, plus the mechanical affinity, mechanical enhancement, and the pouring in of countless resources! Just a simple punch was sufficient to smash the protective shield that was harder than steel on the warship. Being a Transcendent of the Hammer Phase, yet also possessing the Qi Power''s domineering aura... Chen Qi could not help but sigh; even knowing that the Flower Witch had a brief method to deal with Carol, when he actually faced Carol, his body still trembled uncontrollably. Spiritual power, Qi Power, strength, speed, agility, reaction... The immense disparity added up was like that between an elephant and an ant. "Hahahaha!! Such a refreshing warm-up punch!" In the immense smoke, Carol stood at the bow of Dagger, looking down on everyone from above: "Black Hunter and Flower Witch, if you obediently follow the Black Whale Group, one day in the future, you too can be as strong as me, viewing armored ships as mere dirt." "Only the Black Whale Group can lead you to defeat those decadent and cruel nobles on land, and only the Black Whale Group can let you experience the elegance beyond legends!" Carol adjusted her pirate hat and quietly extended her hand to Chen Qi: "Gentlemen, this is my last bit of gentleness." Chen Qi took a slight step back, looking over the sea, weighing his next plan in his mind. If he was on land, he had no way to escape from Carol''s clutches. But this was the sea! Swimming towards the deep sea continuously could to some extent prevent Carol''s pursuit. For most Transcendents of the Hammer Phase, the sea was typically a disadvantageous battlefield. Carol was no exception, comparatively weak in close combat on the sea compared to other Legends. However, this was the final plan, the plan without the Flower Witch... Chen Qi silently took out the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Fenrir, the Crazy Wolf, picked up his nearly two-meter-long greatsword: "Get lost! Old lady!! Even in death, I would not be your foot-slave!" With a boom, his entire body''s Qi Power surged rapidly, and over his muscles, Qi Power fluttered like wolf fur in the wind. "Qi Power Transformation! White Wolf Moon!" Behind the Crazy Wolf Fenrir, the image of a five-meter-tall white wolf gradually appeared, stirring up violent storms! The flowing Qi Power made the whole Dagger as if it was at the center of a whirlwind! "Slash!" The Crazy Wolf roared, charging at Carol along with the white wolf. Accompanied by the sound of tearing, Crazy Wolf Fenrir unleashed a crescent-shaped, powerful Spiritual Power strike. Bang! However, facing the Crazy Wolf''s slash, Carol simply extended her thumb and forefinger, lightly pinching Crazy Wolf''s ten-centimeter-thick giant blade as if it were a piece of paper. Carol slightly lifted her head, her red wavy hair swaying in the sea breeze: S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Little dog, what are you stirring up?" "I..." Crazy Wolf Fenrir watched this scene in disbelief. He expected the old lady to be stronger than him. But he never imagined she was so much stronger! The gun master, adept in long-range combat, could block his proud killer move so effortlessly. In the moment the words fell, Carol''s figure suddenly surged forward, clenching her right fist, striking like thunder, smashing down towards Fenrir''s head. Boom! Without the boost of Qi Power, just with sheer power, Fenrir''s whole body was smashed into a deep crater in the steel deck. The terrifying impact instantly caused numerous cracks in the deck along with distortions at both ends. Just one punch stopped the Dagger from functioning and turned it into ocean garbage! "You son of a..." The head of Crazy Wolf Fenrir had already been smashed into pieces and blood mixed with rainwater stained the deck red. Chapter 297 Blooming in Blood_3 With the collapse of the captain, the frantic Dagger suddenly became silent, the silence of death. "Such brutality..." Chen Qi frowned. Aunt Carol, a consummate practitioner of gun combat, was superior to the majority of Third-tier Transcendents even in close quarters combat. Suddenly, a bright red petal, accompanied by a drop of rain, fell onto Chen Qi''s face. "Qi, fall back, then cease to think..." The Flower Witch Fen silently stepped forward, tossing aside her magic wand. Fen... Chen Qi silently stepped back. Fen bit her left-hand finger, then extended her right hand, slowly reaching for the flower on her face, and then violently pulled it. The blood-stained stem of the flower was pulled from Fen''s face, bit by bit. For those with the blood flower disease, the flower was a part of their life force. And life force, in schools primarily focused on Cup Phase or Floral Appearance, could serve as the fuel for release. A release powered by life force could, in a short span, even suppress a legendary Transcendent. This was also why the Flower Witch dared to traverse these seas. "What is this???" Carol blinked and tilted her head curiously. The uprooted flower, along with the sea breeze, gently scattered, turning into petals in the storm. The Flower Witch sang softly: "Floral Release. Blooms from blood." With the chant, flowers began to sprout one after another on the skin of the Flower Witch. From the white buds to full-blown white flowers, they rapidly turned bright red and then, with the wind, became petals dancing in the sea breeze. How many years of life... Chen Qi vaguely remembered, the release skill of the Flower Witch not only consumed a great deal of life but also led to physical frailty. Fen continued to pluck the flowers on her skin. Accompanied by raindrops and sea breeze, the bright red petals fell onto Carol''s face. "Wait..." Carol blinked silently. Without realizing it, she was already in the midst of a downpour of red petals!!! "My perception..." Carol suddenly became alarmed; she hadn''t dodged and her perception was fading. Even release skills are subject to absolute rank suppression! For Carol, the release of a Third-tier Transcendent was, at most, a slightly stronger skill! But now, she couldn''t move, and as soon as she was touched by the flowers, an indescribable pain continuously burrowed into the surface of her skin! Something was wrong! This wasn''t an ordinary release!! Explore more at empire sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Steam engine! Heavy hammer! Carol''s right arm emitted intensely hot steam and formed into a claw, rushing violently towards Fen! "Come here! Little Witch!" "Who allowed you to play tricks?" Carol grabbed Fen''s head, violently dragging her to her side. However, the next instant, the Fen in her hands turned into petals, bright red petals... What!! Illusions, the Domain of the mind... Carol immediately pulled out a psychic syringe, injecting it into herself. However, as soon as the needle pierced her skin, blood gushed out and a bright red flower bloomed on her skin. Then her skin rapidly dulled, withered, and finally turned into something like soil! A flower growing from the wound, the loss of life force... Carol was stunned, fear finally appearing in her once-confident eyes. She could feel her life fading away, permanently... Illusions! Spiritual suppression! Flowers growing from wounds!!! This was no ordinary release! The Witch''s release... Carol''s eyes shifted from mockery to anger, her gaze fiercely moving from Fen to Chen Qi! If she couldn''t capture Fen, then she would go after the Black Hunter! This was the bloom from blood, the Witch''s release skill... Chen Qi extended his hand, feeling the petals in the wind. And at this moment, Fen silently appeared from among the petals: "Qi, I, I... have only ten seconds left, just ten seconds... You must leave within ten seconds..." Ten seconds? Leave? With the low growls of the creatures beneath his feet and the sound of the horn from the distant Blood ship... Chen Qi looked up at the bewildered Carol, smiling faintly: "Ten seconds is enough for a complete victory." Chapter 298 Fen, Were Safe Now Find more to read at empire Dense rain drops, carrying bloodied petals, struck everyone present. Fen failed to hear Chen Qi''s words, the flowers on her body falling rapidly and forming a small sea of flowers on the deck. She gasped for air, her voice trembling, and even standing was an impossible feat for her. After all, the Flower Witch Fen had not yet completed her ascension, she was merely a frail Third-tier Transcendent. Flowers bloomed amidst blood, and with the Flower Witch''s current strength, their persistence was but a fleeting moment. I can''t, I mustn''t stop... Fen bit down on her teeth, struggling to stand, facing a Legend, any slight laxity, and the people on the Dagger would turn into splashes of blood. Chen Qi''s gaze involuntarily drifted to the distance. On the distant horizon, a flag could be seen soaring amidst the storm, its ship''s sleek hull slicing through the sea. The main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group from Red Maple Island! The Gunfire Queen and the captains of the Blood Blade Pirate Group were on that ship. But this didn''t guarantee safety... Chen Qi''s eyes reddened as he looked at Carol standing before him. The release of the Flower Witch carried three effects. First, perception reduction and pain transference; enemies within the rain of flowers would experience a significant drop in perception and would also feel the pain of the Flower Witch as she plucked the flowers from her body. Second, floral protection; the Flower Witch could create illusions to cover for her companions and use the flowers to absorb damage. Third, any enemy within the rain of flowers with exposed bleeding wounds would find blossoms that drain life force and strength blooming upon their wounds. An incredibly powerful release... Behind Chen Qi, translucent tentacles twisted and expanded, with large volumes of air swirling around him. But even with the release and assistance from the Blood Blade Pirate Group, the current situation was still dire... Gunfire Queen Carol was undoubtedly the sovereign of this sea region; even beneath the main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, she stood tall like a towering mountain. Although the ultimate outcome was victory, the key lay in the cost. And that cost was the life of the Flower Witch. Every second the Flower Witch persisted, her body weakened dramatically, and her injuries worsened by ten percent... Ten seconds was not the limit for the Flower Witch. But after ten seconds, the life force the Flower Witch had overdrawn would increase exponentially. And from the current perspective, Chen Qi himself would also be part of the cost. Unless Carol could be dealt a substantive attack, a substantial injury, she would never easily give up. Chen Qi silently felt the sounds under his feet. Even Carol would fear the deep sea. Chen Qi took a deep breath, the tentacles of the Residual Fire Touch on his back twisting and bulging, becoming strong and forceful. Aboard the deck, the crew members picked up their weapons, looking towards Carol with horror, and at the mad wolf Fenrir at her feet¡ª Their boss still had a breath of life in him; as brothers, they wanted to save their captain! But in the face of absolute power, they couldn''t even take a step forward. The gap between them could not be bridged by courage alone. Carol reached out her hand and violently plucked the flower from her neck: "Hahaha! Witch! You really do surprise me, I understand why Father Whale wants you so badly!" The panic on Carol''s face faded instantly, then turned into anger, the rage of someone high in the hierarchy of power. As a Legend, she had lost her life to the release! Even with Father Whale''s orders, she would not let the Black Hunter and the Witch reach the Sea of Fog unscathed! Carol''s body, on which blotchy black runes spread rapidly, exhaled clouds of steam from her mouth and nose. Her body was no longer merely flesh and blood; it was the embodiment of steel tendons and iron bones! Steam Heart! Scorching steam spread rapidly across the entire Dagger, pressing down on everyone like waves of molten lava. The people retreated continuously, their bodies hunched, some even kneeling on the spot. In front of them, Carol''s figure became shockingly large, like a fire dragon that could swallow the sky. Without a doubt, the only outcome for getting close to Carol now was one. Carol''s orange hair fluttered in the torrential rain. With just one glance, a simple breath! She could resolve everything! "Huff..." Chen Qi breathed lightly and then asked: "Fen, can your release protect me within ten seconds?" Fen bit her tongue, her mind overwhelmed by the pain of the blood flowers being plucked, her consciousness blurred as she looked at Chen Qi. "Mhm..." She nodded with difficulty. Boom! At the moment the Flower Witch nodded, Carol stepped forward with force, creating a vast pit, breaking through the storm and petals to appear in front of Chen Qi. Her mechanical hand spread wide, transforming into a huge ghastly hand, surging towards Chen Qi''s head, then violently grasped! This head rapidly turned into bright red petals! To generate an illusion the moment I launched an attack, huh... Carol quickly turned aside, her gaze meeting with Chen Qi''s. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Carol''s invincible body, the blotchy runes, those dragon-like eyes, and the two pistols at her waist¡ª Chen Qi''s pupils contracted involuntarily, excitement, fear. Fourth Rank had been a prime focus of discussions on player forums... Chen Qi understood Carol''s attacks, moves, and even her weaknesses. As long as Carol, who had not activated ''gun master'' mode, her attacks were incredibly monotonous; in essence, she was a monster with an off-the-charts panel. Chapter 299 Fen, Were Safe Now_2 This feeling of facing a legend can be said to be quite awful. Seizing the gap, Chen Qi''s legs suddenly exerted force, flashing behind Carol, aiming at her nape, then fiercely slashing a blade. Whoosh! Accompanied by a clang of the blade, heavy rain and petals fell on Chen Qi''s face¡ª At Carol''s nape, Chen Qi inflicted a slender wound. This tiny wound swiftly expanded, turned into a small sprout, grew into a little flower, until it became a blood-stained flower¡ª "Hahaha! Hahaha!" Carol couldn''t help but grin, laughing loudly, then she grasped the pistol at her waist. The effects of Fen''s release! Beyond her imagination! In this state, she couldn''t even capture the movements of the Black Hunter! This, however, excited Carol, excited her like never before. Only resisting prey is good prey. Once the flower release ends, everything will be reversed¡ª Like a towering mountain, Carol''s toes lightly rotated, quietly turning around, gathering all her Qi Power, and launched a punch. The enormous force of the punch stirred up rolling waves! Empty again, huh? It seems that in a short time, I still can''t adapt to the Flower Witch''s release... Carol laughed until behind her, a chilling sensation crept up. Chen Qi burst out with all his strength, the eight tentacles behind him like robust arms, fiercely grasping Carol''s nape, shoulders, and legs. Yu Huo entwining! Huge amounts of translucent blue flames burst out from behind Chen Qi, continuously entwining around his arms. "Chen..." Fen''s eyes widened in a haze. Chen Qi actually dared to approach a legend. She fiercely bit her palm, pulling her release control to the limit! At this moment, Big Mama Carol couldn''t help but be surprised, her lips revealing a mad smile. Above this vast sea and after a long time, no one dares to approach her! This Black Hunter had piqued her interest! Only three seconds of time¡ªall at once, Chen Qi''s tentacles fiercely threw Carol into the air, then the eight semi-illusory tentacles gathered Qi Power. Two! Eight punches were launched simultaneously, like a massive compactor smashing Carol into the ocean! With a boom! A huge crater was smashed into the sea! "Huff, huff, huff¡ª" Chen Qi gasped heavily, slowly moving forward, walking to the side of the ship, wiping the rainwater off his lips. The moment Carol was blasted from Dagger No., everyone fell into a brief silence, looking at Chen Qi incredulously. Above the sea, a legend is an unviolable existence, a symbol of absolute strength. Once, a shipwright from Dolphin Island merely bumped into Big Mama Carol in a tavern, and his family, his friends, vanished completely from the sea within a week, with no one daring to speak of it. In the midst of the storm, the Direwolf Fenrir slowly lifted his head: "Black Hunter..." "Mr. Black Hunter!" The crowd was filled with shock amidst the storm, but facing the power of Carol and the threat of the Mermaid, they were speechless. Only Fen, still striving to maintain her release: "Run... you''ll be killed, you''ll be tortured, Big Mama won''t let go of the men she sets her eyes on..." "No need." Chen Qi slowly crouched down, looking towards the turbulent sea, and calmly said: S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Reinforcements have already arrived, she won''t dare to come up again." "Fen, you can stop now, continuing this way, you''ll deplete your life force..." With the roaring of steam, the main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, the Blood Blade, had approached Dagger No. and began bombarding the Mermaid. On the Mermaid, Carol''s numerous crew members still remained composed. On the Blood Blade, the crew shouted loudly: "Everyone! Quickly board!!" Can we really stop? Fen staggered a couple of steps. Gurgle, gurgle¡ª Above the rolling sea surface, a large amount of steam continuously emerged. Below the seabed, Carol was entirely surrounded by seawater¡ª "Ah, truly refreshing¡ª" Carol closed her eyes, the pain in her brain gradually vanishing. His attack actually knocked her out of the Flower Witch''s release domain, exactly what she had in mind. As she left the attack range of the Flower Witch, Carol''s mind became clearer, her senses slowly restored, and her pain disappeared bit by bit. Then, she slowly opened her eyes, extending her hand in the direction of Dagger No.¡ª Suddenly, a little dumpling, following the current, slowly drifted in front of her. Food? Bait? Carol reached out and held it in her hand. Forget it, it''s not important¡ª Inside, Carol was excited to the extreme. Unlike other Transcendents, Carol could distinctly feel that Chen Qi was only a Second-order Transcendent. And yet a Second-order Transcendent dared to attack her! This reminded her of past events, when she robbed merchant ships in her youth, encountering the bodyguard Black Eyes! At that time, she was only a Third-order, but after fighting three Third-order Transcendents, she was pinned down by Black Eyes of the First Order, with a gun to her forehead. And that Black Eyes later joined the Black Whale Group, becoming a captain who was only interested in money, indifferent to women, and family. Since then, few people dared to take action against her while being two ranks lower than her! Experience tales with empire This was an insult, a naked insult! As one of the fiercest pirates under the Fourth Rank in these seas, men below her rank could only bow down to her. As the pirate captain of the Black Whale Group, she would not allow such a stain. Chapter 300 Fen, We are Safe_3 Even if Whale Father valued Chen Qi''s worth, even if she was injured, she still had to have Black Hunter kneel at her feet! "Black Hunter!!!" Carol bellowed, fiercely clenching her fist, crushing the fish bait in her hand, and channeling her Qi Power. However, before she could exert her strength, a tentacle had already entwined her arm. Next, a shark bit into her head. More and more tentacles, sharp teeth, all biting at her. Carol blankly blinked. Why, in this sea area? Why were there so many mutated monsters appearing in the same place? Behind her, there were thousands of terrifying monsters slowly swimming toward her, and then with their bloody maws open wide, they slowly swam toward her¡ª Why? Why? Carol was shocked; she had roamed the seas for so many years and had never encountered such a peculiar situation. Theoretically, this place was already on the edge of the mutated sea area; it simply couldn''t have so many Sea Beasts¡ª It simply couldn''t! Could it be... It wasn''t until the next second that Carol had a vague answer in her mind; a hand, black as charcoal, appeared before her eyes. Explore more stories with empire She slowly turned her head and in the midst of countless shadows, a blue-colored flame was slowly burning within the sea. The Blue Beast had swum from the Navy Research Base to here¡ªCarol paused. The next second, the flame abruptly expanded, and more hands entwined Carol, slowly covering her head: "The Black Whale''s pirate... give me the Deep Sea Fire... and Hunter..." ... ... Gurgle, gurgle¡ª "Huh, Fen, I told you, it''d be over in ten seconds." Chen Qi crouched on the prow of Dagger Ship, tilting his head with a puzzled expression. Why hadn''t Carol surfaced yet? In Chen Qi''s plan, after the arrival of the Blood Blade Pirate Ship, the use of the Extraordinary Fish Bait and the plan to beat Carol to the seafloor would rapidly expand their advantage. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The more dangerous the sea area, the greater his home field advantage. That meant, as long as the main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group took action, their odds of winning were very high. However, Chen Qi hadn''t expected that his punch would actually send Carol straight to the sea bottom without any sign of movement. Even the Blood Blade of the Blood Blade Pirate Group hadn''t been able to make a move. Something was off... Chen Qi had a vague sense of foreboding, he clapped his hands and shouted toward the pirates on the Beauty Ship: "You muscle-headed dogs on the ship, without your master, aren''t you going to run away?" Mermaid Ship, with the Siren in charge of commanding, twitched at the corner of her mouth, clenched her teeth, and ordered the Mermaid Ship to turn about! But soon, the Blood Blade unleashed a fierce bombardment, blasting many of the Mermaid Ships'' crew to pieces. People on the Dagger looked at Chen Qi, unsure how to express their feelings. Until a loud voice broke the silence. "Sorry, we''re late!" In the storm, the people on Blood Blade looked at the battered Dagger and slowly lowered the gangway: "Everyone! Hurry up and get on board!" Uh... Chen Qi stood up, patted his sore hand, ready to board Blood Blade. But the next second, two soft hands from behind, rested on his shoulders. In the storm, Fen, drenched in blood, staggered, relying on his blurred consciousness, leaned against his back. At this moment, most of the flowers on Fen''s body had wilted, a torture for someone afflicted with blood flower disease. "Fen..." Chen Qi felt the warmth on his back and spoke softly. The flowers blooming in blood, the massive loss of blood, had already pushed the Flower Witch to the edge of death. Facing Chen Qi''s call, Fen had no response, just kept gasping for air. Chen Qi''s back could feel Fen''s intense heartbeat. Already delirious, unable to speak, his body also at the limit of its physical strength... In the storm, Chen Qi let out a long sigh, slowly crouched down, and carefully carried Fen on his back: "Fen, don''t worry, we''re going home." "Mhm..." Fen, with blurred consciousness, instinctively clung to Chen Qi. Chen Qi climbed the gangway of Blood Blade at a slow pace. On Blood Blade, Blade Lady, old Gail, and Little Red Riding Hood, looked at the blood-soaked Flower Witch, the staggered Fenrir, with concern. Chapter 301 Above Legend The torrential rain gradually lessened, and the scent of flower petals was gradually washed away by the rain. Chen Qi cradled the Flower Witch''s legs with his hands and, carrying her on his back, boarded the Dagger, belonging to the Blood Blade Pirate Group. The crew shouted. "We''re saved." "Don''t forget to bring the research materials from that abandoned naval base!" The Dagger''s crew members moved the valuable items and documents aboard, scrambling hurriedly onto the main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. "My crew! Where is the Gunfire Queen?" On the deck, a tall man lifted his axe, his robust voice booming across the sea. Chen Qi''s gaze was involuntarily drawn to him. The man''s beard and hair were very thick, he wore simple but heavy armor, his face was scored with scars, his figure tall and straight, his shoulders broad, the whole person resembling a solid mountain. Veteran Gail, the Hammer of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, a Fourth Rank Blade Floral Appearance legend and a famously forgetful drunk, was one of the founders of the Blood Blade Pirate Group and a legendary mentor. Chen Qi remembered that this was a rather popular NPC. In his hands were not only multiple Blade Phase Skill Cards, but also some extremely powerful unique martial arts, like Overbearing Fist, Iron Head, Earth Axe, Drunken Fist, Earth Shield... He was the combat instructor for the officers of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Every player who joined the Blood Blade Pirate Group and was promoted to officer had to be assessed by Gail. In player forums, if one wanted to master Fourth Rank Blade Release, Veteran Gail was one of the top mentors to go to. However, Veteran Gail had an extraordinarily poor memory and disliked participating in any combat strategy meetings. Veteran Gail was a martial artist devoted to his craft, preferring drinking and engaging in thrilling physical combat in the battlefield over discussing strategy in meetings. As a legend, he was undoubtedly one of the top combat forces in the Blood Blade Pirate Group and a reliable rock. When the crew saw Veteran Gail, a heavy stone in their hearts finally fell to rest. Seeing that no one responded, Veteran Gail cleared his throat and spoke again: "Tell this old man, where is that damned Gunfire Queen, Madam Carol!? As long as I am here, I won''t let her harm you!" Veteran Gail''s voice was profoundly resonant, warming the hearts of all who heard it like a warm current. A crew member silently extended a finger, pointing towards a spot on the sea where bubbles were emerging: "Just now, under the spell of the Flower Witch, the Black Hunter threw her into the sea. She hasn''t come up yet; seems like she''s drowning." "???" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the battle-hardened Veteran Gail couldn''t help but pause for a moment. Madam Carol was blown away? The pirate queen drowning? It was almost as strange as if the Black Ship Sea Dragon choked on water. Chen Qi explained: "Mr. Gail, perhaps beneath these seas, there are strange things entwining Madam Carol." Your journey continues at empire Strange things, what strange things could hold down that old woman... Gail, holding his long-handled axe, looked towards the sea area in question. There, in the murky waters, more and more bubbles continued to emerge. Bang! A mechanical arm suddenly burst from the surface of the water, heavily entwined with numerous tentacles. "Carol''s arm, those shadows below the sea, beneath the seabed, to think there are so many monsters, even below the tide. Even my experience is not enough..." Accompanied by breaths as steady as mountains, Veteran Gail''s muscles tensed, he gripped his long-handled axe, and took a fierce step forward, his feet digging into the metal deck! Then, he violently threw his long-handled axe at the arm! The deck seemed unable to withstand the force, violently trembling! Accompanied by a smooth parabolic arc, a massive wave burst from afar! Following that, painful screams echoed! Chen Qi slowly turned around, looking towards that area of the sea. Huge amounts of blue flames burst from the sea, two charcoal-grey arms, and countless black tentacles firmly grasping Carol''s neck and thighs, relentlessly dragging her deeper into the sea! Veteran Gail''s pupils contracted, he said solemnly: "The Blue Beast..." "Without the items from the Deep Sea Hunter, and the Deep Sea Fire, I can''t calm this creature down. However, it has been too long since I last contended with a monster of the sea." Veteran Gail clenched his fist, feeling itchy, and stepped forward. In legends, although the Blue Beast is human, it is as terrifying as a wild beast. Lady of Blood sighed deeply: "Gail, we need to leave as soon as possible. Even if we defeat the Blue Beast and Carol, our ships will be severely damaged, and in the end, we''ll just become fodder for other forces." Currently, because of the Land of Trial, adventurous forces were not limited to the Black Whale Group. Not long ago, they had encountered ships from the Ice Demon Pirate Group and the Bonfire Energy Company. As she spoke, the Lady of Blood frowned, her eyes full of sighs, looking at Chen Qi: "Not only the Black Whale Group is eyeing the Flower Witch and the Black Hunter''s ships. We must leave quickly." Veteran Gail looked up and shouted: "Return to course!!" Then, the Lady of Blood wiped the rainwater from the corner of her eyes and said to Chen Qi: "Thank you, everyone. I apologize deeply, the flames of war have already been ignited, and we could not arrive in time." Suddenly, blood dripped down Chen Qi''s black hair, trickling down his neck. It was the Flower Witch''s blood. Chen Qi turned his head, looking at the Flower Witch resting on his shoulder. Chapter 302 Above Legend_2 Her face was pale as paper, her lips had lost their color, and they were trembling slightly. Each breath she took seemed extraordinarily heavy, like a traveler who had walked through the desert for days without water, extremely weak, yet stubbornly clinging to the spark of life. Fen''s breathing and heartbeat, once intense, were now steadily weakening. The situation looked grim... Chen Qi inquired, "Is there a doctor on board?" The Blood Lady nodded: "I have some medical skills, please follow me." Chen Qi, carrying Fen on his back, followed the Blood Lady, stepping over rainwater into the cabin of the Blood Blade vessel. ... ... Inside the medical room. Chen Qi carefully placed Fen from his back onto the couch and then gently onto the bed, wrapping her bleeding parts with bandages. "Fen, relax, it''s going to be okay..." Fen quietly lay on a clean bed, her body wrapped in soft bandages, her pale face and weak breathing still revealing the immense pain she was enduring. "I apologize, Black Hunter, we, the Blood Blade Pirate Group, were unable to stop Carol..." The Blood Lady apologized while preparing a bowl of medicinal soup, and once it was at the right temperature, she used a spoon to pry open her lips and pour the medicine into the Flower Witch''s body. Following that, she opened her hands wide, and a green Spiritual Power emerged from her fingertips, forming a faint green mist. Healing Technique! Amid the healing mist and the soup, the Flower Witch''s breathing gradually stabilized, but the blood from the wound did not stop. The Blood Lady bit her lip: "Black Hunter, I apologize, I cannot normally heal the Flower Witch''s wounds with my abilities..." Why does the Blood Lady, as a Legend, seem so fond of apologizing... Chen Qi thought for a moment and replied, "Blood Blossom Disease, this disease increases the difficulty of healing wounds for the Flower Witch." The Blood Lady''s mouth fell open: "Blood Blossom Disease?" The Flower Witch actually has such a rare disease! "Can it be treated?" Chen Qi inquired. The Blood Lady lowered her head, pondering for a while: "Blood Blossom Disease is extremely rare in Shell Country, it''s my first encounter. Keeping her alive is not difficult, but full recovery might require rarer medicinal materials, which may take some time to procure." Is that so... Chen Qi nodded, touching Fen''s feverish forehead. Fortunately, Fen''s activation of ''release'' wasn''t long, and the injuries were still within a controllable range. Then, the Blood Lady emphasized again: "Don''t worry, Mr. Black Hunter, you were on your mission to the naval research abandoned base on our behalf, yet we couldn''t get there in time..." Feeling guilty for the delayed rescue, the Blood Lady bowed slightly deeper, her blood-red long hair falling to the ground, her hand on her chest: "Rest assured, Mr. Black Hunter, from now on, the Blood Blade Pirate Group won''t fail their benefactors, we will do our utmost to ensure the Flower Witch''s quick recovery." "Hmm..." Chen Qi nodded. The Blood Lady being such a legend, yet too gentle in her tone. However, it indeed was a good thing... Chen Qi''s heart couldn''t help but feel joyful. Stay updated via empire After a series of events, the Flower Witch and the Blood Blade Pirate Group had once again become allies. But the price paid was also particularly heavy. Chen Qi lowered his head, looking towards Fen. To fully recover, the Flower Witch would still need at least ten days. Bang bang! Sounds of knocking came from outside the door! The Blood Lady covered the Flower Witch with a bedsheet, saying coldly: "Come in." A petite figure, along with a large figure, pushed open the door and entered the medical room. It was the veteran Gail, and Little Red Hood. "Blood Lady, and Black Hunter, hello! I am a warrior of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, also once a navy!" After a brief introduction by veteran Gail, he patted Little Red Hood, signaling her to bow and thank them. Little Red Hood stalled for a moment, then bowed. Chen Qi asked: "Mr. Gail, what''s the situation outside the ship?" Veteran Gail replied in a deep voice: "Rest assured, no vessel dares to enter within my arm''s reach." As he said this, veteran Gail looked towards the injured Flower Witch and sighed deeply: "I am really sorry, it was our matter, yet you faced such grave danger." Safe at last... Chen Qi, feeling relieved, managed a smile and said: "No, Fen and I were also going to the Land of Trial, it''s very important for us as well." "No, if it weren''t for you! With Fenrir, and those brats from Dagger, it would be impossible to even reach the naval discarded research land, let alone step into the Land of Trial!!!" Veteran Gail took a swig of strong liquor and sat down: "Now, under the Crack Tide, our young people in the Blood Blade Pirate Group are really too cowardly, they can''t even properly defend their own territory." S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he spoke, veteran Gail glanced at Little Red Hood beside him: "Just like this little guy next to me, always causing trouble!! Someone confessed to her, and she beat them up!" "I..." Little Red Hood clenched her fists, her face turning red, and she looked towards the Blood Lady. At that moment, the Blood Lady smiled slightly and asked: "Gail, why are there so many pursuers now in this ocean? It''s supposed to be just the naval base''s research materials, not enough to draw the Bonfire Energy Hunter Group from Ionic Isle." Currently, the warships near Red Maple Island, as well as over fifty ships! This involves more than five major forces! This has become a massive scale, even the collision of these ships could spark a major war. Chapter 303 Above Legend_3 And the cause of all this, was the notification issued from the abandoned naval base! In the eyes of the Blood Empress, this notification didn''t seem significant enough to provoke such competition among so many forces. Was the information held by the Flower Witch really that important? "Hmm..." The venerable Gail spoke softly: "The Witch''s Land of Trial involves Occupation Cards related to Witches, plus there''s the Flower Witch and the Black Hunter. It''s not surprising that such a mix attracts numerous forces." The Blood Empress nodded, her eyes reflecting curiosity. "Besides that..." Pausing, the veteran Gail fell silent for a moment: "Legend is the peak for most Transcendents, and to surpass Legend, under the laws of the new era, one must become an edge hunter, serving at the frontiers of our world, resisting the monsters at the borders, and returning home in glory... only then is it possible... This is a thorny path where death is more certain than life. But in this world, surpassing Legend is not the only path." Surpassing Legend... Chen Qi also revealed a look of curiosity. Among players, Fourth Rank is the pinnacle, and the path beyond Legend usually lies only in the main storyline clues and in some unexplored Domains. Undoubtedly, the great main storyline of the Witch Sea also touches on this path. Of course, aside from this, there are also other more common ''paths''. For example, organizations like the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group proclaim within their ranks that they hold certain methods to transform a person into a dragon, to elevate them beyond Legend and closer to the divine. Of course, most of these paths are ''bluffs''. The veteran Gail continued: "The Ice Witch is a Saint who stands above Legends, not an edge hunter, nor a noble-bred vessel, but she possesses a power comparable to that of a Demigod, known as the power of the Saint... And in legend, the Ice Witch knew of a path that led beyond Legend, and she buried it within the Witch''s Coffin, with the Witch''s Trial Land being an important part of that legend. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A real Witch''s Trial Land, drawing such a great number of forces, is hardly a strange occurrence." The old Gail reminisced about the past. The Ice Witch is a legend that truly appeared within the Witch Sea, and thus, to many Transcendent forces, the Witch''s Trial Land is even more alluring than the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter. "I see..." The Blood Empress nodded, then leaned closer to Chen Qi, inquisitively asking: "Mr. Black Hunter, regarding my commission, um... that is, have you seen any trace of my husband, the Blood Emperor, in the Witch''s Trial Land..." The moment the Blood Emperor was mentioned, the old Gail sharply exhaled a heavy breath: "That good-for-nothing, we in the Blood Blade Pirate Group no longer have any use for him!!" "Don''t be like that..." The Blood Empress clasped her hands together, her eyes filled with hope as she looked towards Chen Qi. Continue your journey with empire "..." Chen Qi blinked, glancing once more at the tense Little Red Riding Hood. Well... According to what he currently knew. Firstly, Little Red Riding Hood was the Blade Witch. Secondly, the Occupation Card of the Blade Witch had been taken by the Blood Emperor. Blood Empress, your valiant husband might have already... Chen Qi didn''t quite know how to put it, coughed twice and replied: "Madam, regarding this matter, you can ask Fenrir after he wakes up." At that moment, the veteran Gail decisively interrupted: "The Blood Blade Pirate Group, we don''t need a coward who ran away! What we need is the powerful blood of the youth! Mr. Black Hunter, by the sound of your voice, you are quite young!!" "..." Why did it feel like the old Gail had completely given up on the Blood Emperor... Chen Qi couldn''t help but frown. The old Gail carried on: "Mr. Black Hunter, as a reward, is there anything you want? As long as this old man can do it, you shall have it!!" With that, Gail downed a glass of wine and slapped his chest resoundingly. Chapter 304 Uninvited Guest Chen Qi pondered carefully for a moment. As the most important NPC of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, old General Gail, being a legendary general, possessed considerably abundant resources. The most eye-catching of his resources should be the Blade Release ''Earth''s Fury'', an earth-shattering Blade Release capable of causing earthquakes and altering mountainous terrains! However, I am currently only a Second-order Transcendent, which is far too distant for me. Chen Qi glanced at the Blood Lady and then at Little Red Riding Hood. If I set aside some quirky options, the Skill Cards in General Gail''s hands are enough for me to construct a small faction. Chen Qi remembered that in the strategy posts, General Gail seemed to have recommended three Skill Cards. After thinking for a bit, he answered: "Qi Power Transformation, Steel Qi, plus one Blood Blade Pirate Group Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique Skill Card." "Hmm?" The moment General Gail heard the answer, he couldn''t help but exhale a thick breath. Qi Power Transformation is a Skill that manipulates the flow of Qi Power and combines it with one''s own strength to further sublimate the Qi Power; it is the core Skill of many high-end Qi Skills. Steel Qi, on the other hand, is a Skill that solidifies Qi Power into a fluid like steel, then entwines it around oneself to form a super-strong defense; when fully mastered, it can even form a permanent defense in its normal state. To practice this secret technique, besides the Skill Card, one would also need to train their breathing daily until their breath can blow off flagpoles, allowing bullets to continuously pummel their flesh! This is also the key for Qi Power users to dare to take bullets head-on. As for Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique, it is the most famous general Body Forging Skill of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, personally created by Gail of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Discover more stories at empire Compared to traditional Body Forging Techniques, it is much more demanding; it aims to train every protruding joint of the body sharp like a blade, and every muscle as hard as steel! Of course, as a high-order Body Forging Skill, practicing it requires not only the knowledge from the Skill Card but also needs to be paired with the Blood Crystal Medicine from Blood Blade Pirate Group, plus tempering the body with scorching heat. After repeating this cycle hundreds or thousands of times, eventually, one''s body becomes a sharp blade, extremely powerful in attack. The value of these three Skill Cards is already quite high, especially the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique; even the executives within the Blood Blade Pirate Group need to complete a major quest to obtain it. General Gail''s eyes involuntarily settled on Chen Qi. If he were to choose three Skill Cards for the current Chen Qi, without a doubt, these would be the three Skill Cards. These three Skills working together can grant a Transcendent the physical strength to withstand Spiral Bullets in the shortest time possible! Though separated by a layer of tattered Hunter''s Clothes, General Gail could still feel the strength and constitution of Chen Qi. General Gail said solemnly: "Hunter, your eyes and Qi are already quite good, and even the quality of your body, at your current stage, can be considered powerful! The only thing you lack is purity!" Purity? Chen Qi considered the meaning. Simply put, it meant his physical talent was high enough, but he lacked sufficient training and combat experience. General Gail added: "These three Skills will be quite challenging for you, especially the last one, Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique; its difficulty is beyond your imagination. Are you sure?" Chen Qi gradually calmed down, suppressing the fatigue in his body. Sigh... Chen Qi glanced at the battered Fenrir. Different from the game, when he actually faced a Fourth Rank Legend, that overwhelming pressure almost spread through each of his cells. Only when he calmed down and the innate excitement and fear faded, he began to realize the terror of Carol. That breath, which could easily determine life or death. Although his growth rate in this world was already fast, in the tides of this sea, he was still too weak. If he could fully master these three Skills, along with Super Sensation and Blade Breathing Technique, he would possess a powerful body, keen senses, and a Blade Release, becoming a hexagonal warrior. Even at Second Rank, with this strength, he would be enough to confront a mid-level Third-order Transcendent! But in this vast sea, it was still far from enough... He needed to be stronger, even stronger... The current me, must also consider the Occupation Card for a Third-order Transcendent... Chen Qi suppressed his complex thoughts and said resolutely: "I''ll take these three Skill Cards!" This young man... General Gail was itching with excitement. If the other party weren''t so mysterious, General Gail would have wanted to take Chen Qi as his apprentice just like he did with Little Red Riding Hood. "No problem!" General Gail slapped his thigh and said to the Blood Lady: "Blood Lady, give him these three Skill Cards!!" "Hmm." The Blood Lady hesitated for a moment, opened her backpack card, and took out the Skill Cards for Qi Power Transformation and Steel Qi. However, when she took out the third Skill Card, she hesitated again. "Gail, this Skill Card was entrusted to me by my husband before he left; if he doesn''t come back, I am to leave all the Skill Cards and Transcendent resources for his good brother, Fenrir, to help him become a Fourth Rank Legend!" Are you sure it''s to help him... Chen Qi''s gaze towards Little Red Riding Hood turned contemplative. "Fenrir? Fourth Rank, that kid is at least a decade away from becoming a Legend!" General Gail couldn''t help but raise his voice: S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Now Fenrir is already crippled, don''t worry, I''ll figure something out later. Besides, I see that Fenrir has no intention of mastering the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique; rather, he seems to want to give his Skill Card to Little Red Riding Hood!" Chapter 305 Uninvited Guest_2 The Blood Lady bit her lip: "But this is my husband''s will..." Old General Gail roared: "Forget the will! I think that bastard isn''t dead at all, simply too cowardly, or he''s done something big and doesn''t dare to come back! Right, Red Hood!" Old General Gail sought his disciple Red Hood''s opinion. Red Hood clenched his teeth and nodded vigorously: "Perhaps, he has some unspeakable troubles..." His troubles are indeed quite substantial... Chen Qi couldn''t help but comment inwardly. Old General Gail exhaled a thick breath of heavy air: "Troubles? I think he''s probably been enticed by some noble''s daughter and went off to enjoy his life." Old General Gail shook his head. The Blood Emperor himself was an arrogant and reckless person, who liked to cause trouble everywhere and act on a whim. Although he was strong, he lacked steadiness and was extremely arrogant, messing around wherever he went; therefore, as a teacher, Old General Gail had always looked down on the Blood Emperor. The Blood Lady hesitated for a moment, then handed over three Skill Cards to Chen Qi. Chen Qi received the Skill Cards and gently touched them, feeling a matte texture. The back of these three cards all bore the pattern of a martial artist. They weren''t native Skill Cards but modified ones that emphasized practicality. They had two characteristics, first, they focused more on versatility and anyone who mastered Qi Power could begin learning the skill. Second, they weakened the power of the Skill Card itself; relying solely on the Skill Card would only lead to a superficial understanding. They emphasized personal training more, and in comparison to other Skill Cards, they caused less cognitive overload. Currently, Chen Qi''s frequency of using Skill Cards had reached a quite severe level. Transcendents who adhered to the Book Phase had a stronger ability to assimilate Skill Cards. And he was not a Transcendent who followed the Book Phase path, so he couldn''t forcefully assimilate multiple Skill Cards. If he used a few more Skill Cards, he might even turn into a madman covered with runes all over his body, his brain filled with gibberish, always learning, learning in madness. These Skill Cards, which focused on personal training, were undoubtedly good news for him. "Thank you very much." Chen Qi gave a gentle pinch with his fingers and assimilated them one by one. [You have mastered the knowledge of Qi Power Transformation.] [You have mastered the knowledge of Steel Qi.] [You have mastered the knowledge of Blade Casting Severance Technique.] "Phew..." Chen Qi closed his eyes and felt the knowledge in his brain. Compared to other Skill Cards, the infusion of these Skill Cards was much more tranquil. It was like a person sitting alone in a quiet library and calmly finishing three books. I''ve fully comprehended it... Chen Qi slowly opened his eyes and circulated his Qi Power a little. Old General Gail stroked his large beard: "Hunter, on our Blood Blade ship, we have specialized areas for practicing martial techniques! You''re welcome anytime!" "Our Blood Blade ship''s Red Hood has also recently advanced to the Third Rank! In terms of talent, he is definitely considered number one around here! He can be your sparring partner!" "Hmm..." Chen Qi asked: "By the way, do you two happen to have a Third Rank Lamp Phase Occupation Card? I feel my craft is strong enough, and I am about ready to advance." "Advancing, Lamp Phase Occupation Card..." Old General Gail fell silent for a moment and then replied: "The Third Rank Lamp Phase occupation is only that of a helmsman in our Blood Blade Pirate Group, I don''t think I have one..." The Blood Lady also shook her head: "Sorry, our Blood Blade Pirate Group currently doesn''t have a stock of Lamp Phase Occupation Cards, these kinds of cards are truly too rare." This prodigy is Second-tier? Red Hood raised an eyebrow and managed to stifle the urge to make a retort. Don''t have it... Chen Qi frowned. In Shell Country, acquiring a Lamp Phase Occupation Card was indeed much harder. If he did not reach the Third Rank soon, he could very likely be captured by the Black Whale Group, and Fen might even be implicated in the end. At that moment, Old General Gail slapped his thigh: "Don''t worry! It''s just a Third Rank Occupation Card; if worst comes to worst, our Blood Blade Pirate Group can put some pressure on the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau and the White Dove Newspaper! Make them hand over the Lamp Phase Skill Card willingly!" Attack the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau and the White Dove Newspaper, two neutral organizations! The Blood Lady waved her hands anxiously: "Gail, calm down, if we anger them, our Blood Blade Pirate Group will perish in this war." The White Dove Newspaper and Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, two Lamp Phase organizations, their main focus was on peace, one only responsible for investigating relics, the other just for reporting news! If they were to be provoked, the consequences were unimaginable! The Blood Lady''s eyes brimmed with tears, trying to stop Gail''s rash actions. Old General Gail took a swallow of his drink and paused. After pondering for a moment, Chen Qi slowly raised his head: Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Thank you all for your help, but, I should be able to handle this matter..." Chen Qi could think of several very reliable sources to obtain the Lamp Phase Occupation Card. The White Dove Newspaper, and the icy demons from the pirate group... Without a doubt, the Witch''s Land of Trial could attract both organizations. An hour later, after confirming that Fen was fine, Chen Qi went to the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s martial training ground to begin practicing the breath technique... ... ... Unbeknownst to him, five days passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Qi was alone in the Blood Blade''s training room, practicing the Blood Blade Breathing Method, as well as Qi Power Transformation. Chen Qi took a deep breath, and from his mouth and nose, he slowly exhaled a dense red breath. The Blade Breathing Technique was even harder to master than Chen Qi had imagined. Chapter 306 Uninvited Guest_3 Many breathing techniques focus on the coordination of the body. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the Blade Breathing Technique is different; it emphasizes the explosive power of the body, turning the body''s Qi Power into a blade during each breath! This breathing technique is extremely aggressive, filled with a strong sense of ferocity, and even influences Chen Qi''s fighting style. The Blade Breathing Technique could even evoke a violent mood in practitioners during combat, fortunately, the skill, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, could neutralize this restless power in battle. [You have initially mastered the Blade Breathing Technique, power +5...] Following that, Chen Qi slowly adjusted the flow of his bright red Qi Power, which gradually began entwining around the tentacles of Yu Huo''s hand, forming loop after loop! A scorching, searing, numbing sensation slowly spread throughout his body as Chen Qi took a step forward and looked towards the huge stone statue in the training room. The statue of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, with a body comparable to a Second-tier Cup-shaped Transcendent, weighed over five tons! Accompanied by the sound of his heartbeat, Chen Qi clenched his right hand into a curved fist, and the eight tentacles behind him gradually bent, assuming the posture of curved fists! Finally, in a moment of breath, the bright red Qi Power instantly transformed into dozens of scalding circular blades, sharply contracted, turning the eight tentacles into spinning drills! Qi Power Transformation. Spiral Drill!! Boom! Accompanied by a piercing sonic boom! The eight spiral drills and Chen Qi''s fist shot out together, The drills activated violently, smashing into the statue with unstoppable force, reducing it to rubble! Crash! Instantly, numerous fragments flew around the training room! "Whew¡ª¡ª" The fierceness in Chen Qi''s eyes gradually diminished as a special prompt appeared before him. [You have initially mastered Qi Power Transformation, able to proficiently control the magnitude and flow of Qi Power.] He had finally gained some mastery... Chen Qi exhaled deeply, picking up a newspaper. The move he had just performed was based on a Cup Phase technique, combined with Qi Power Transformation. The result turned out surprisingly well, time for a rest... Chen Qi stood by the wall, reflecting on the recent events. The condition of the Flower Witch was worse than he had anticipated, her Blood Flower disease causing her injuries to worsen. Without medicine, Fen might still need to lie down for another month. In these days, besides taking care of Fen, he devoted all his energy to practicing his skills. Now, Chen Qi could clearly feel that he was capable of confronting a Third-order Transcendent. However, even the strongest Second-tier is still Second-tier. Chen Qi slowly unfolded the White Dove Times. #Black Hunter and Flower Witch stir up the waves of Witch Sea!# #The Black Whale Group declares war! The mysterious disappearance of the Gunfire Queen!# The newspaper detailed the events occurring in the Witch Sea, and following these events, his and the Flower Witch''s bounty had reached a terrifying fifty million Shell Coins! Fifty million Shell Coins, that was the price of many top Third-tier Transcendents. Keep in mind, back in the day, the bounty for the young Carol, Gail, topped out at thirty million Shell Coins. Due to this matter, the Blood Blade Pirate Group had recently endured frenzied attacks. Beyond that, there was the declaration of war from the Black Whale Group. Following the disappearance of Grandma Carol, the Black Whale Group issued a war forecast, stating that if the Blood Blade Pirate Group didn''t hand over the Flower Witch and him, they would pay a dire price. Apart from the Black Whale Group, other forces also eagerly eyed Chen Qi and the Flower Witch. Chen Qi shook his head, staying aboard the main ship of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was not a good option. Wondering when the protective shield of my Ghost Ship was going to be completed... Chen Qi silently thought. Knock knock! Suddenly, Chen Qi heard a crisp knock on the door. "Come in." Chen Qi quietly said, turning around. "As you wish, guest." A person dressed in the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s naval uniform slowly pushed the door open, then closed it behind them. "Guest?" A female''s voice? Chen Qi slowly turned back, his resting heart inevitably accelerated again. Nobody on the Blood Blade Pirate Group would call him guest. It seemed a good opportunity for practice had arrived... Chen Qi''s languid eight tentacles stood up again, igniting in a semi-transparent phantom flame. Chapter 307 The Mysterious Merchant Who Explodes Gold Coins Black waterproof boots slowly stepped over the threshold of the dojo. "Guest, hello!" The golden-haired woman in front of him took off her hat, placed it on her chest, and bowed gently. In the span of a breath, Chen Qi scanned her from head to toe. She was wearing the standard uniform of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, a standard golden ponytail, a white shirt and loose red pants, and she had a curved saber at her waist, making her look very upright. Chen Qi''s intuition faintly noticed spiritual power lines at her jaw, much like the stitches from sewing. The human-skin mask that was disguising her, her spiritual power field was like a great tree, the spiritual power field of a Third-order Transcendent. Who exactly was she? A wave of doubts rose in Chen Qi''s heart. The place he was currently at was one of the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s main ships, the Blood Blade, located near Red Maple Island. On the main ship, there were many patrolling crew members as well as many powerful Third-order Transcendents. A normal Third-order Transcendent trying to infiltrate this place would be as difficult as streaking around a busy street undetected. In other words, she was either an insider of the Blood Blade Pirate Group or a Transcendent with extremely strong stealth abilities. Or perhaps, she was both... Chen Qi''s Residual Fire Touch stirred slightly. If she was an ally, then the easiest way would have been to enter Red Maple Island first, then board the Blood Blade and finally sneak in here while the guards weren''t paying attention. At this moment, the golden-haired woman showed her white teeth and said: "Guest, it''s our first meeting. I''m a merchant, here to sell some interesting information! And this will only cost you a friendly price of one hundred thousand Shell Coins!" A merchant, a Transcendent of the shell phase? Chen Qi''s expression remained unaltered, his emotions exceptionally stable, as he spoke slowly: "One hundred thousand Shell Coins is too expensive, Miss Merchant." Chen Qi looked her straight in the eye: "What if I beat you up, could the first piece of information be free?" sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Oh? Beat me up?" The golden-haired woman tilted her head slightly, her lips curving into a disdainful yet playful smirk: "You''ve fooled others, but you can''t fool a professional information dealer, Black Hunter. You have some skills, but don''t be too arrogant! In this ocean, there are legendary people, not just you! Although you and the Witch have a better relationship, that doesn''t mean your strength is comparable to hers." Her intuition was enough to discern my rank, and in their eyes, I was but an appendage to the Witch. Shell phase, coupled with worship for the Witch, and a relatively good relationship with the Blood Blade Pirate Group... Chen Qi pondered, quickly arriving at an answer. The Ice Witch Pirate Group! And as an information broker, not to mention her opening gambit... Her identity was most likely that of the second-in-command of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, the traveling merchant Jin Li. Someone arrogant but quick to yield... Chen Qi didn''t hesitate and directly exposed her identity: "Ice Witch Pirate Group''s Jin Li, I know of you, which is why I wanted to give it a try." "This..." Jin Li clearly hesitated for a moment, as an information dealer, to be called out on her identity upon first meeting. And yet, knowing her identity, I still dared to challenge her to a fight! Jin Li, as a Transcendent who steadfastly adhered to the shell and Lamp Phases and traveled everywhere, had been injured, killed, and defeated, but never cowered! Jin Li silently stepped forward, making a welcoming gesture: "Fine, if you can beat me! I can give you a piece of information worth one hundred thousand Shell Coins for free! But by the same token, if you lose, you owe me one hundred thousand Shell Coins!" With the hissing of the air, Jin Li''s spiritual power field suddenly expanded, growing from a small tree three meters high to a large tree five meters high in an instant! Chen Qi formed the starting pose for a punch, recalling the Transcendent''s information. If the big boss of the Ice Witch Pirate Group, Palu, worked hard every day, then Jin Li, the major merchant, was the opposite of Palu, a typical deceiver. Jin Li, a Fourth Rank Legend, a traveling merchant, with shell and Lamp Phases, was a very special Legend. She had numerous nicknames, the Mysterious Merchant, Super Swindler, Lifeline, the Easiest Legend to Kill, King of Gold Coins, Female Merchant, and King of the Heart... Although her combat power was not strong among Fourth Rank Legends, she had a very powerful ability: Survival! Her traveling merchant possessed three divine skills, first, the Merchant''s Journey, which allowed Jin Li to teleport randomly within an exceedingly large area to a place "with good business," and the skill could even ignore spatial limitations. Thus, in many dangerous cracks, one could see Jin Li breaking through the rank restrictions of the crack, appearing out of nowhere, and then, carrying a large backpack, peddling equipment and items to adventurers within the crack. Therefore, Jin Li was also known as the most incredible Mysterious Merchant among the player forums. Of course, as the queen of deception, her prices were at least five times the original value of the items! Second, Super Currency, which was a high-order skill of shell phase Transcendents, simply put, was the ability to acquire a special currency by completing tasks and then use it to enter a special store to exchange for unique items. In this store, there were all kinds of items. If the Transcendent also possessed a special Dice Phase item, they could even directly purchase a Fourth Rank Legend''s Occupation Card in that store. Third, the Supreme Adventurer, the Transcendent could create a clone for their own travel by ''reducing their own strength'' and ''a large amount of Gold Coins,'' and set a resurrection point. Chapter 308 Mysterious Merchant Who Explodes Gold Coins_2 Once the clone dies, the Transcendent immediately resurrects at the original point. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This ability means that the Transcendent can be fearless and full of courage during an adventure, making all sorts of bold attempts! As a Legend, even "reducing her own strength," Jin Li still possessed the considerable power of a Third Rank. Of course, as everyone knows, many mystical merchants can be beaten up! Jin Li was no exception. If in the crack, you defeat Jin Li, who''s a special shell-Phase Transcendent, she''ll explode into a million worth of Shell Coins in a wailing cry, along with a random high-value item! Therefore, actually, Chen Qi had done a bit of research on bursting down Jin Li. He had only killed her a few hundred times, with my current strength, defeating Jin Li in front of me should not be a problem... Chen Qi''s eight entwining tentacles behind him twisted, becoming incomparably stiff once again, then turned into curved fists. Jin Li, having her identity exposed, dropped the act, taunting: "Little Black Hunter! Today, I''ll let you witness what a master is! I''ll make Miss Witch realize that I am her greatest future asset!" Boom! Jin Li''s five steel-cord-like fingers clenched into a fist. Then, accompanying a sonic boom, Jin Li''s figure rapidly swept across, charging forward! Qi Power. Steel Wind Fist! Bang! Chen Qi didn''t dodge, directly bending his arm to block, with strong dark Qi Power entwining on his forearm. Although currently, he had yet to master Steel Qi, but Qi Power Transformation, coupled with the knowledge of Shadow Armor, had already formed a strong defense! Jin Li''s Steel Wind Fist had speed but lacked power! Bang! The Steel Wind Fist was like hitting a hard rock. "That''s it?" Chen Qi scoffed. "You will pay the price!" Jin Li''s mouth curved up, immediately stepping back. "Then, the second move!" Following that, Jin Li spread her hands, and two small mouths full of gold teeth appeared in her palms, constantly opening and closing. Backpack card transplantation surgery. Mouth in hand, a major surgery worth more than five million Shell Coins. Simply put, it''s using one''s own body as a space to store backpack cards and is connected to consciousness, to achieve the simplest ''object manifestation technique.'' Soon after, a large amount of thousand-denomination banknotes spewed out from the small mouths. Then, Jin Li opened her hands, grabbed a large amount of Shell Coins, and fiercely stuffed them into her mouth. Like drinking water, the vast amount of Shell Coins were rapidly absorbed into Jin Li''s body. "One hundred thousand Shell Coins! Body enhancement. Release!" The Third Rank Shell Phase''s divine technique, Money Conversion! Turns the universally accepted currency recognized by society into one''s own strength! Accompanying a thunderous roar, Jin Li''s body surfaced with numerous money runes, her strength and speed also enhanced by fifty percent in an instant. The very next moment, Jin Li dashed like lightning to Chen Qi''s back and swung out a punch: "Fifty thousand Shell Coins! Gold Coin Punch!" Flank! The light of money shone from Jin Li''s fist! Jin Li''s mouth turned up, but suddenly, she discovered that Chen Qi''s Residual Fire Touch on his back could also defend! Whoosh! A semi-illusory tentacle rapidly entwined around Jin Li''s small fist, with Qi Power, it withstood this strike firmly. "!!!" This is possible?... Jin Li was momentarily stunned, her flanking tactic utterly useless. This person has a few too many hands on him! Boom! Boom! Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, his expression impassive as he commanded the tentacles behind him, launching two heavy punches that landed squarely on Jin Li''s abdomen. "Puh¡ª" Jin Li''s abdomen caved in instantly, and she couldn''t help but spit out a mouthful of thick blood. "Hunter, you''ve got a bit of skill..." Jin Li could no longer endure it, clenching her blood-stained teeth, she bravely said: "Five hundred thousand Shell Coins! King of Fist. No-breathing Meteor Fist!" In that moment, a tremendous amount of ten-thousand denomination Shell Coins burst from Jin Li''s palms, which she then swallowed down her mouth at a very fast rate! The very next second! Money runes emerged all over Jin Li''s body, and like a balloon, her height quickly grew from one point seven meters to two meters! Her muscles also expanded fiercely! No-breathing Meteor Fist! It was Jin Li''s signature move! Simply put, it''s about maximizing the speed of the fists, launching hundreds of punches in the space of a breath! It''s a terrifying technique that is fast, accurate, and ruthless! Even Second-tier Blade Phase Transcendents would struggle to withstand this move! "Kid! Let you feel the supreme power of money!!" Jin Li, having failed two successive moves, now attacked in fury! In an instant, Jin Li''s fists moved as fast as lightning, delivering hundreds of punches! Whew... Chen Qi also didn''t hesitate, activating his Spiritual Power, operating the Residual Fire Touch beneath his clothes! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The two exchanged blows without any attempt to dodge, clashing fists head-on! Trade blows with me? Little brat? Jin Li swiftly increased her flurry of punches. Bang! The next moment, to Jin Li''s surprise, a fist suddenly struck her cheek, knocking out her front teeth. Her mask was smashed at that instant, revealing blue eyes and blonde twin-tails! Why! Why could her famously quick fists be blocked! Jin Li was bewildered for a moment. Could a Second-order Transcendent''s agility truly surpass her 500,000 Shell Coins move! This move, worth a whopping five hundred thousand! Chen Qi, his face expressionless, continued punching. His agility indeed could not defeat Jin Li''s piercing punches. But his advantage was his extra appendages! After a brief practice, Chen Qi had already manipulated the Residual Fire Touch, spreading two arms ablaze with fire. Chapter 309 The Mysterious Merchant Who Explodes Gold Coins_3 With the eight tentacles of Residual Fire Touch and his own two hands, He had a total of twelve hands! "No matter how fast you train your two hands, can you match my twelve hands?" Just like in the strategy, those fifty thousand moves of the opponent, apart from the punching speed, were useless... Chen Qi no longer hesitated, exhaling a mouthful of red vapor. Blade Breathing Technique! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Hundreds of fists fiercely smashed into Jin Li''s body, creating several crimson craters in her flesh. Jin Li''s white overcoat was quickly saturated with fresh red. "It''s over!" After floating the opponent in mid-air, Chen Qi''s right hand and one of the Residual Fire Touch grabbed the opponent''s right shin, like grabbing a control rag¡ª Then, he smashed it down hard! Bang! Accompanied by cracks in the ground, Jin Li stared blankly at the ceiling. "Ah..." This series of battles took no more than ten seconds. I''ve lost, and also lost six hundred fifty thousand coins... A strong pain shot through Jin Li''s head, and her body felt shattered. Although she couldn''t beat many powerful third-tier Transcendents, she never imagined that one day, she would be defeated by a second-order Transcendent! If the fight continued, her body would burst open, turning into a million Shell Coins! Is this one of the Witch''s people... Jin Li dragged her half-crippled body to stand up with difficulty. Jin Li put on her round-frame glasses, tore off the outer layer of clothing, and revealed her most common attire. Twin tails, wearing gold-rimmed round glasses, and a coat full of belts. The attire of a sly merchant with twin tails. Good hand feel... Chen Qi felt the residual warmth in his fists and the burning sensation within his body. This form of Jin Li already possessed third-tier strength. Being able to reach this point proved that he now fully qualified to contend with third-order Transcendents. That was satisfying... Chen Qi allowed the Residual Fire Touch and all the Qi Power within his body to slowly dissipate, then asked: "So, great merchant Jin Li, do you have any important information?" Jin Li spat a mouthful of blood, glaring at Chen Qi defiantly. Although unaccepting of her defeat, as a shell-based Transcendent, she still maintained the integrity expected of her. Jin Li spat out a blood-stained tooth: "I have important news about the Black Whale Group and the Witch, Miss! They told me this information can only be shared with you!" The Blood Blade Pirate Group, being a pirate group in pursuit of Witch relics, many people naturally had a fondness for the Witch. Like the Jin Li before him... Chen Qi faintly remembered that the great merchant Jin Li was known as a fanatic fan of the Witch. Apart from the leader Palu, there were very few normal individuals within the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Therefore, Chen Qi didn''t have to worry about being deceived by the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chen Qi blew on his hot fist: "What news?" Jin Li shook her dizzy head and silently pulled out a photograph from her hand: "This matter, I''ve already informed the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Five days after the failure of the action in the Land of Trial, due to the disappearance of the general Carol, the Black Whale Group retreated step by step, besieged repeatedly by the navy and the Hunter Group... "It can be said, because of Carol''s disappearance, the Black Whale Group suffered losses exceeding one billion Shell Coins! This is the shame of the Black Whale Group!" The disappearance of Carol... Chen Qi exhaled thoughtfully. Legendary Transcendents already represented absolute regional power on their own. Their disappearance significantly disrupted the power balance in the Crack Sea and triggered a series of reactions. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the absence of Carol, some independent Hunter Groups even dared to attack the Black Whale Group. Jin Li continued: "Therefore, the Black Whale Group held an early cadre meeting! Asking all cadres of the Crack Sea to return! "Moreover, according to this merchant''s news, they also appointed a new member, responsible for apprehending the Witch!" As she said this, Jin Li handed a photograph to Chen Qi: "This is a photo I risked my life to buy from a journalist at the White Dove Newspaper." Chen Qi took the photograph. In the photo, the cadres of the Black Whale Group gathered together, boarding ships amidst a foggy scene. They were all big shots... Chen Qi couldn''t help but feel excited, spotting many long-established bosses of the Witch Sea in the photo. Chaotic Matthew, Mountain of Flesh Captain, Fierce Bird, Thor... Jin Li went on: "According to the information I bought, the guy in the bottom left corner will temporarily take over the Mermaid, becoming the new captain of the Mermaid, and very likely, in charge of the operation to hunt you down." Bottom left corner? Hunting us down? Chen Qi looked at the photo''s bottom left corner. In the bottom left corner, there was a blurry, pitch-black raven''s head. A strong feeling of familiarity... Chen Qi blinked. Little Raven? Becoming the temporary captain of the Mermaid? Wait, does this mean? Little Raven''s getting promoted again? "How is this guy''s status rising so quickly?" Chen Qi touched his forehead. Little Raven''s rapid rise in status had greatly exceeded his expectations. Chapter 310 Mist Sea Chen Qi touched his forehead, pondering carefully. The little raven had completed the Dream Beast''s task, a distinguished major accomplishment. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And the mermaid ship captain Carol went missing... These two events intertwined, making the little raven becoming the temporary captain of the mermaid ship not an unfounded speculation. If pressed, I can claim some credit for the little raven''s rise to captainship... Chen Qi thought to himself. However, the little raven''s combat prowess among third-tier Transcendents wasn''t strong, and to become the true captain of the mermaid ship, to rise to the level of a pirate queen like Carol, was still a very distant journey... But judging solely by the composition of this photo, the situation didn''t bode well for Chen Qi. More than fifty Black Whale Group executives had boarded the ship bound for the Sea of Fog, and that was certainly not good news. Chen Qi''s gaze was shadowy as he looked at Jin Li. At this moment, Jin Li had changed her attire; she had torn off the tight outer layer of her naval uniform, letting her two long ponytails fall naturally, revealing her graceful figure, and finally donned a gold cap emblazoned with a coin symbol, carrying a super squirrel giant backpack on her back. This familiar sensation... Chen Qi felt an urge to spend money. A gold money cap and an oversized backpack were standard accessories for a traveling merchant. Jin Li swallowed the blood in her mouth, then turned her head and gave Chen Qi a faint smile. In that instant, her glasses reflected two large coin symbols. During the recent battle, Jin Li had lost a total of one hundred thousand in intelligence fees, one hundred thousand for bodily enhancement, fifty thousand for Gold Coin punch, and five hundred thousand for rapid jab! All together, that amounted to a staggering seven hundred and fifty thousand Shell Coins! As a major merchant, it was a disgrace in Jin Li''s creed to be swindled by someone she met for the first time. The money she had lost, she would definitely earn back! Jin Li swallowed and with narrowed eyes, expertly clasped her hands together to reveal an ingratiating smile: "Dear customer, how about it? My intelligence was good, wasn''t it? Are you satisfied?" What a swift change of face... Chen Qi was astonished by her speed in switching roles. Just a moment ago, Jin Li had a mocking expression, as if she was about to explode with rage. After being beaten, she instantly switched back to merchant mode. Indeed, she was one of the most craven Legends. Jin Li had a delicate face, a tall figure, and round-framed gold glasses that, when she was silent, lent her an air of a literary young girl''s beauty. But her expressions were typically limited to two modes, a mocking one and that of a conniving merchant. Jin Li rubbed her hands together: "Dear customer, you truly are one of the Witch''s people, with merely a second-tier Spiritual Power field, yet your strength is exceptionally strong, which impresses even a merchant like me... "However, aren''t you curious why the Black Whale Group executives have gathered here? Besides the Witch, what else could attract the Black Whale Group''s people to assemble together?" "This is vital information about the Black Whale Group. It''s only three hundred thousand Shell Coins! No, customer, considering how many you have on hand, I''ll just charge you one hundred thousand Shell Coins!" Jin Li''s eyes sparkled with gold as she extended her index finger, making a large ''one'' gesture towards Chen Qi. The Black Whale Group''s main purpose... Chen Qi thought for a moment. Undoubtedly, capturing the Flower Witch was one of the Black Whale Group''s main objectives. But in this vast sea, the Black Whale Group had an even greater purpose; to kill the black whale and to conquer the seas. First, they needed to conquer all the cities of the Crack Sea and all its treasures as much as possible. And to achieve this purpose, there were many things they needed to do. Sea Beast research project, Deep Blue Fire mining project, Deep Sea Hunter treasure project, Witch land exploration project¡ªthese were all goals of the Black Whale Group. But without a doubt, a massive natural catastrophe, the imminent Descent of the Smiling Moon, will change everything in the upcoming storm. The high-hanging red moon will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the Witch Sea. Currently, the information regarding the Smiling Moon must have been disseminated... Chen Qi calmly speculated: "The Smiling Moon?" "Yes! Eh?" Jin Li''s extended finger trembled slightly. Are you from the White Dove Newspaper? How do you know even more than I do, an information trader? Jin Li''s eyes showed shock! Chen Qi clapped his hands, asking: "By the way, have you seen the Flower Witch? This trip, your purposes should not be just limited to that, right?" After all, Jin Li was from the Ice Magic Pirate Group, and the intelligence she held was certainly not so limited. Jin Li''s head tilted slightly upward, her eyes shimmering: "Yes, Black Hunter, and Miss Witch, I personally think, staying aboard the Blood Blade Pirate Ship isn''t a wise choice for you. So, I wish to talk with the Witch." Chen Qi took out a water bottle, took a sip: "I know, her body is healed today and she can meet you." "Really? Customer?" Jin Li''s hands rubbed together excitedly. Chen Qi said with a smile: "Of course it''s true. By the way, why is your face all bruised, and you''re limping when you walk? Do you need a Healing Potion? I happen to have a potent one here. I''ll give you a 90% discount, a flat rate of one hundred thousand Shell Coins." "???" Jin Li struggled to maintain her smile. A Healing Potion at a 90% discount for one hundred thousand Shell Coins¡ªthese three conditions were absurd when appearing together! A Healing Potion selling for five thousand Shell Coins was already expensive. Only an absolute novice in society would fall for such a trick! Chen Qi added: "This is a potent Potion made by the Flower Witch." Chapter 311 Mist Sea_2 ``` "I''ll buy it!" Jin Li said instinctively. After all, Jin Li was a legendary merchant with plenty of wool on her back, so she could afford to strip the sheep slowly... Chen Qi handed the potion to Jin Li. In the end, Chen Qi took one last glance at the photo in his hand, looked towards the foggy sea, and walked toward the sickroom. ... ... Crack Sea, Border Island, Broken Boat Dock. Your adventure continues at empire The mist slowly rose, intertwining with the drizzling rain. The wooden planks of the dock were already mottled, the rainwater seeping through the cracks, making a "tick-tock" sound. This spot was at the edge of the Crack Sea, and with the arrival of the Crack Tide, this Border Island had long become desolate and dilapidated. Aside from some fugitives with nowhere to go, some mad, crazed lunatics, and pirates like the Black Whale Group, almost no one would come to this frontier island. Of course, that was just on the surface. In reality, this place was known as Mist Dock, a necessary stop for the Crack Sea''s Hunters on their way to the Mist Sea. The Mist Sea, a land of sparse daylight, was also the very edge of the Witch Sea. In the Mist Sea, vast amounts of terrifying and bizarre fog drifted across the ocean. Monstrous creatures terrifying as sea overlords were as common as fish, and strange echoes resonated through the sea all day long. In the hearts of countless Hunters, this was a forbidden place that no one would ever venture to. Little Crow hid in a corner of an abandoned church, her heartbeat growing more and more intense, carefully pulling out a piece of paper, looking up at the daylight in the sky, trying to calculate the coordinates of this place. "The base of the Black Whale Group..." This sea area was completely cut off from any signal, and the effectiveness of the compass was reduced... Little Crow couldn''t help but bite her tongue. A significant reason why the Black Whale Group had been so dominant on the seas for so many years was that no one knew where its headquarters were. Neither the White Dove Newspaper nor the Navy Intelligence Service had any information about the Black Whale Group''s base. Legend has it that the headquarters of the Black Whale Group were at a place imperceptible to any signal, at the edge of the New Day World, at the end of the Mist Sea... It has always been this mysterious location that allowed the Black Whale Group to survive, even in the face of Shell Country''s Grand Judgment and the Hunter Groups under the command of Shell Country''s Steam Hand. With each killing, the Black Whale Group would rise again from the mists like a specter, time after time. In the three hundred years since the founding of the Black Whale Group, the Navy Intelligence Service had never given up searching for their base, but they had never succeeded... And Little Crow had never imagined that now, as a minor captain aboard a ship with the Black-eyed Captain, as a flunk-out from the Bei Country Royal University, she would be so close to the Black Whale Group''s headquarters! So close! Little Crow covered her pounding chest, picked up the newspaper, and looked at it again. #Land of Trial, the Witch and Hunters'' First Major Operation# #Aunt Carol''s Disappearance# #Bonfire Energy Company''s A-class Hunter Group launched an attack and annihilated the Black Whale Group''s Swordfish fleet# Because of the matters with the Black Hunter and the Witch, the disappearance of Aunt Carol, who was originally conducting experiments on the ship, was suddenly called over, along with the other cadres, to head to the Black Whale Group''s headquarters. A great storm was approaching... Little Crow clenched the newspaper tightly in her hands, swallowing hard. Above this sea, naval battles were growing in scale, and increasingly more monsters began to show themselves. And if I were to obtain the coordinates of the Black Whale Group''s headquarters... Little Crow''s heart beat even more furiously. This could change the whole situation in the Witch Sea! With this, even the damned Director of Intelligence who had tricked her into the Black Whale Group couldn''t hide her merits! He couldn''t order her around anymore! Little Crow struggled to lift her head, trying to estimate the coordinates of this place by the celestial bodies. However, the dark and thick gloom of the mist covered the sky, obscuring even the daylight... No, I''m not a navigator, I can''t estimate... Little Crow abruptly bit her lip. The next second, suddenly, a hand patted her on the back. Little Crow shuddered violently and whirled around: "Siren..." The Siren flicked her silky long hair: S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Little Crow! What are you doing?" Little Crow pressed down her heartbeat, took out the newspaper in her hand, and said calmly: "Reading the news. If not for the Hunters and the Witch, our Mermaid Ship would still be under the protection of Aunt''s fleet. Pity now, some of the cadres from the smaller ships dare to show us an attitude on the Mermaid Ship." "The Black Hunter..." The Siren bit her teeth: ``` "Yes, the Black Hunter, it''s all because of that detestable guy. If I catch him, I''ll make sure he experiences what ultimate humiliation means!" As Siren spoke, she made a gesture with both hands clenched into fists. Little Raven gave a bitter smile: "That''s easier said than done. Until now, we don''t even know what the Black Hunter looks like." Siren threw two punches into the air: "Alright, my Little Raven, I''m here to inform you! It''s time to go, the Ferryman has arrived." "The Ferryman?" Little Raven walked out of the abandoned church in surprise, looking towards the dock. Siren explained: "Don''t you know? In the Mist Sea, unless it''s Shell Country''s top-notch ships, ordinary vessels simply cannot navigate the Mist Sea. However, in this place, there''s a special guy. Just a small price, and you can summon his ship to take us to our destination." By the dock shrouded in mist, a battered old ship slowly approached. At the same time, a figure gradually appeared at the bow of the ship. Dressed in a slicker polished by the years and a hat with dangling cords swaying gently in the wind, the person held a long wooden oar in both hands. In a hoarse voice, he uttered a simple word: "Aboard." "Let''s go, newbie!" At the dock, an executive of the Black Whale Group waved and called out loudly. Then, Siren made a ''shush'' gesture and called out fiercely: "Right, Little Raven, remember, on the ship, until ordered otherwise, we must not open our eyes, nor use our spiritual power to perceive!" "Anyone who opens their eyes will only see death!" Not to open one''s eyes... Little Raven swallowed hard, pulling out a black cloth strip and completely covering her eyes. She stepped carefully over the ship''s side, then closed her eyes. The moment she closed her eyes, her perception dissipated at an extremely rapid pace. Light vanished, the sense of touch grew faint, even the sensation of hot and cold, and the perception of time itself, all faded away at an alarmingly quick pace. Little Raven, breaking out in a cold sweat, faintly felt she heard countless monsters roaring, stepping through muddy black soil, climbing up long staircases. After an indeterminate amount of time, accompanied by the sound of long waves, a voice came. "Alright, everyone, open your eyes!" Finally... Little Raven tore off the cloth in front of her eyes sharply and opened them. In an instant, a vast black pirate base appeared before her. At the same time, it brought a strong sense of discrepancy, chaos, bloodiness, oppression¡ª Little Raven slowly looked around, executives of the Black Whale Group had already gathered together. This was a place similar to a large cave, with numerous bonfires burning unceasingly, and on both sides, there were rows of massive monster statues. Beyond that, there were thousands of pirates in this pirate base. Among them, there were notorious pirates who had been missing for a long time, high-level naval officers, and famous adventurers... However, at present, these people seemed to be just minor crew members of this base. Upon arriving at the base, the pirates of the Black Whale Group finally let their nature loose and started to chat. "Finally made it to the base! I''ve completed so many missions this time, even if there''s no Legendary profession card! A reward of a forbidden construct should be no problem, right?" "Dream on, in the end, wasn''t your fleet reduced to fuel for the Bonfire Energy Company!" "Silence!" A Transcendent, wearing a bloodstained coat and with two long blades at his waist, interrupted everyone. In a flash, the large base went quiet at once. The Blade Phase¡ªLegend Blood Hunter. Me! Little Raven couldn''t help but swallow hard; in the legends, the Blood Hunter would kill all betrayers. And she was a hidden betrayer! At this moment, Little Raven couldn''t help but clutch her chest tightly to slow her heartbeat. The Blood Hunter exhaled a breath of bloody qi: "In these dangerous tides, everyone! Welcome to Whale Island! According to the rules of the Black Whale Group, the Whale Father will reward you and assign new missions to you!" As he spoke, the Blood Hunter''s gaze inevitably rested upon Little Raven. The Whale Father... Little Raven slowly raised her head, looking towards the great figure on the throne. Chapter 312 The Path to Kingship Among the pirates, whether it was the calm and cruel doctor or the utterly disrespectful marauder, all knelt or stood with eyes filled with reverence, slowly lifting their gazes to look up at the Pirate King above their heads. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little Raven also struggled to lift her head. In her blurry vision, Little Raven could vaguely make out the entirety of the base. Above her was a colossal throne, and below the throne stretched a long staircase. On the staircase stood three infamous great pirates. However, the first thing that caught her eye was... the Blood Hunter. Why is the Blood Hunter next to me... Find adventures on empire Little Raven''s heartbeat quickened. Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! At such close range, Little Raven could finally see the Blood Hunter in full detail. The Blood Hunter''s skin was covered with sharp blade marks, as if it had been scraped by countless threads. On his Hunter''s Clothes stained dark red with coagulated blood, vague numbers were visible. In contrast to the dark red garments were the two incredibly sharp long blades at his waist. At the same time, Little Raven was astonished to find that on the Blood Hunter''s shoulders, there were four prosthetic limbs, each engraved with the symbol of the Steam Hand! These additional four arms, however, clung tightly to his body, and their palms lay very calmly over his abdomen, largely obscured by the Blood Hunter''s Hunter suit. If one did not observe carefully, this feature could easily be overlooked. Little Raven couldn''t help but swallow. In taverns, on pirate ships, the Black Whale Group''s seven bounty hunters worth over a billion, were without a doubt the subject of many discussions, the pinnacle of this sea, a symbol of power. And Little Raven, too, had learned much about these seven great pirates from the tales of tavern-goers. The Legend of the Black Whale Group, the undefeated Blade, Blade Cup Phase, of unknown profession, the Blood Hunter. In the legends amongst pirates, Blood Hunter once served under the capital''s Steam Hand and had been trained from a young age by the Steam Hand''s Hunter Group as an elite warrior. Also, after becoming a Legend, he followed the Steam Hand''s orders to become an edge hunter and fought unimaginable creatures on the borders of the New Sun World for an entire three years. However, due to internal struggle within the capital, after he completed his four-year duty guarding the frontier, he was abandoned and targeted for assassination by the Steam Hand. In the end, after killing ten pursuers, an exhausted Blood Hunter boarded a small homebound boat, beginning a long drift from the edge of the New Sun World. When he awoke once more, he saw Father Whale, and from then on, having no one to rely on, he became a member of the Black Whale Group. In the fifteen years since Blood Hunter joined the Black Whale Group, he had been through over a hundred battles without suffering a single defeat. Moreover, every single one of his battles was a solo mission without exception. Blood Hunter was the only great pirate without his own fleet, or even direct subordinates. He disdained the atmosphere on pirate ships, and every time he went on a mission, he would sail solo on a patched-up steamboat, heading out to sea alone. Once, Blood Hunter had single-handedly, with a single drop of blood, followed Moonstone City''s commercial street, long blade in hand, walking and killing wave after wave of Hunters and naval troops rushing at him, and ultimately, before numerous naval officers and bodyguards, slew the president of the Moonstone City Hunter Association atop a pile of corpses. Despite his impressive record of victories, actual intelligence on Blood Hunter''s capabilities was sparse on the open seas. Only in rumors was it said that Blood Hunter was once a puppeteer, and when all six of his hands and blades were engaged, not even an admiral of the navy could endure for thirty seconds. I haven''t been discovered, have I... Little Raven thought to herself, doing her best to remain calm. "No need to be nervous." Blood Hunter adjusted his Hunter''s hat and retracted his massive field of Spiritual Power, succinctly stating. Little Raven was startled for a moment before she realized her heartbeat had become loud enough for an outsider to hear. "Hmm..." Little Raven responded with an awkward smile, lifting her head and boldly facing forward. On the staircase were three more great pirates. Tamer Jie, not tall, standing at one and a half meters, clad in heavy Thunder Pattern Armor. He was a Fourth Rank Legend, a fickle dragon-taming master from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom who had signed a contract with a ferocious Thunder Dragon in Thunderbolt Strait. Tamer Jie was the pirate in the Black Whale Group who loved air battles the most; he commanded the ''Flying Fish,'' ''Flying Dragon,'' and ''Bombing Dragon'' fleets¡ª thirty great ships in total, as well as three exploration airships. However, in the Crack Sea, his fleet was primarily tackling the thunderstorm area in the southern part of the Crack Sea and the cracks inside the great whirlpool, thus far avoiding large-scale conflicts with any force. Within the Black Whale Group, it was rumored that Tamer Jie was planning to subdue an adult Black Ship Sea Dragon with the help of data from the naval base and the Dragon''s Chain from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! I must remember the appearances of these great pirates... Little Raven thought to herself as she looked upward towards the highest point. To Father Whale''s left stood a doctor. He wore a black gentleman''s hat, had a prominent aquiline nose, and was dressed in a black Pharmacist suit. From a distance, he appeared as a lifeless, thick black mass. Black Death Doctor, Cup Phase of the plague doctor profession, the main person in charge at the Black Whale Group Research Institute. It was rumored that he originally belonged to the navy''s research institute, but due to multiple violations of prohibitions, he had to flee for his life, eventually becoming a member of the Black Whale Group. Chapter 313 The Path to Kingship_2 In the rumors among pirates, the Black Death Doctor is a researcher even more terrifying than the original Flower Witch, holding in his hands potions filled with the plague''s poison. Merely a single potion is enough to spread the plague and destroy an entire city. Experience more content on empire The Black Death Doctor once said that he would make the Flower Witch understand what a true potion is. Under his command are the special operations team known as ''Black Death,'' the ''Filth'' fleet, the ''Great Sea Monster Fleet'' responsible for exploration, along with a substantial number of researchers from the Black Whale Group. And to the right of Whale Father sat a person wearing a conical hat, holding an oar in hand. He is the ferryman who brought us here, he is the rumored Nether River ferryman... thought Little Crow to himself. In the rumors among pirates, the ferryman of the Lamp Void bearing the power to traverse cracks and transport people to other worlds. However, information about this great pirate is sparse. In the rumors, all the large ships of the Black Whale Group could be commanded by this ferryman! Including the ferryman, there are a total of four great pirates from the Black Whale Group present at this location! Fear... Little Crow shivered uncontrollably, feeling weak and helpless. Only three of the seven great pirates of the Black Whale Group were missing. These are the missing Hammer Phase gun master Carol, the Drowned of the Ice Void, and the Book Phase legend, Great Mage Watching Report General, active in the White Tower Federation''s waters. Suddenly, Little Crow''s eyes widened as he looked toward the person seated on the throne. On a throne constructed of ebony, trophies, and the bones of sea beasts, sat a towering figure. Whale Father, the Pirate King, a name alone that is enough to make the Witch Sea shiver, his face covered with scars, barely recognizable, and his skin, sculpted by years of sea winds and scorching sun, turned to a bronze hue. On that skin, there are also twelve dark red stone scars, the legend goes, these are proofs of Whale Father''s hunting of the Deep Sea Titan''s Twelve Touches and ultimately slaying the adversary. Little Crow took a deep breath. Unlike the other four great pirates, Whale Father''s spiritual power field was extraordinarily faint; his spiritual perception couldn''t sense Whale Father''s spiritual power field at all! Whale Father was indeed robust and burly, but compared to various monsters of the Cup Phase, his stature could only be considered a cut above the average human. Yet, even so, in Little Crow''s eyes, Whale Father still appeared so immense, so vast that it exceeded human perception. Lions, elephants, even dragons couldn''t describe Whale Father at this moment. If one had to say, it was like a whale, a great whale that stood unyielding in the storm. Even though he had not made a move in over twenty years, Whale Father remained the lighthouse in the hearts of countless pirates, the undisputed King of Pirates! Whale Father supported his face with his hand and with a deep and powerful voice, said: "My children, I have gathered you all here to announce two matters." Little Crow blinked; unexpectedly, Whale Father''s voice was strong yet surprisingly calm, like that of a kindly old man. Whale Father clenched his fist: "First, the waves of the great whale have struck from the border, and along with the celestial phenomena, darkness will also descend upon our night." "But remember, peril signifies rebirth! B-rank, A-rank, as well as the Land of Trial for witches, and countless relics are being revealed in the wake of the waves!" "In the past, our paths to ascension were firmly blocked by those nobles." "But now the B-rank cracks that those nobles sealed off, those who hindered our ascent to legend, to become saints, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the gods, will no longer be able to stop our advance." "My friends, beneath the tide and upon this vast sea, a path to kingship is opening up to us." Whale Father''s voice was unusually serene, yet it made everyone''s heart stir. A path to kingship... Little Crow couldn''t describe his feelings at that moment. The Descent of Smiling Moon, the intensifying waves, the upgrade of the cracks, have already ceased to be a secret in the current sea territories. The rewards of the B-rank cracks implied the production of Legendary profession cards, and the emergence of the Lands of Trial for witches confirmed this point! sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After the Crack Tide, the number of Third-tier Transcendents in the Crack Sea kept increasing! And now, legend, the ultimate goal once coveted by countless Hunters, appeared on the path of many. Whale Father continued: "The second matter, the lost relics, Upon this vast sea, there once were countless relics, numerous paths to sainthood, but to maintain her absolute power, the Ice Witch sealed these relics firmly away." "In the legends, the path to godhood bestowed upon us mortals by the Sea Goddess was also tightly sealed by the Ice Witch and carried into her coffin." "And now, her student has reappeared, attempting to wield the knowledge, to enjoy those powers that were sealed away, it is unquestionable that the knowledge she holds is sufficient for our Black Whale Group to possess power that can stand equal with the gods!" The path to godhood granted by the Sea Goddess... Little Crow blinked, just like the other pirates, extremely puzzled. Was the Ice Witch obstructing their empowerment? To become gods? Little Crow''s heart pounded more fiercely. Whale Father went on to say: "And the Gunfire King of our Crack Sea," the speaker began, "also fell in the Crack Sea, unfortunately, because of his arrogance." But you seated here should know that Carol''s power is just a small part of our Black Whale Group. Starting today, the Black Whale Group will no longer hold back. My children, let them see our power, go forth upon the seas, ignite a war, and plunder all the treasures of the fissures!" "And for this battle, my children, go forth, receive your rewards and missions from your superiors." Having said all this calmly, Whale Father waved his hand. With a wave of his hand, the four great pirates beneath the staircase sprang into action. They took out their backpack cards, and then violently spilled forth countless dazzling treasures. A vast amount of Gold Coins, treasures, Skill Cards, relics, weapons continued to roll down the grand staircase! The accumulated wealth of the Black Whale Group could form a mountain of Gold! The blinding golden radiance instantly filled the base. "Hoorah! Thank you, Whale Father!" "Whale Father! We adore you!" "Don''t you dare snatch my Floral Appearance weapon! Anyone who tries, I''ll chop off his hand!" The overwhelming calls resounded through these seas. Superiors, rewards, missions... Little Crow stared at the countless dazzling treasures in shock. As the ship''s doctor under the Black-eyed Captain, Little Crow had hardly ever taken part in such a feast of dividing treasures. She stared blankly at these treasures; among the bounty thrown out by the Blood Hunter, there were not only weapons of the Deep Sea Hunter but even Legendary profession cards of the Fourth Rank! All of the Blood Hunter''s possessions were rare treasures coveted by legends! The foundation of the Black Whale Group... In Little Crow''s heart, although the Black Whale Group was strong, it was definitely not a match for the navy with the support of the royal city. The reason for their failure was due to internal problems within the navy. Also, the navy''s funds and Transcendent resources were greater than those of the Black Whale Group. But now, the foundation of the Black Whale Group''s Transcendents was in no way inferior to the navy''s. No, to be precise, it thoroughly outclassed the navy! Is this, this, this the prospect of the Black Whale Group? Little Crow swallowed hard, and at that moment, her heart fluttered with excitement. However, these matters had nothing to do with her. According to the orders of Whale Father, their rewards were to be issued by their respective superiors. Her direct superior was originally Carol, but now with Carol having disappeared, their Mermaid''s Call was unlikely to receive much reward. Siren by Little Crow''s side was also at a loss. And the next second, Blood Hunter approached them: "Doctor Crow, Siren..." Cold sweat broke out on Little Crow and Siren immediately, and they braced themselves to say: "Lord Blood Hunter, what is it?" Blood Hunter turned over his hand, revealing a dark Occupation Card. "Little Crow, you, captain." "And Siren, you, first mate." "Your squadron is charged with capturing the Black Hunter." Little Crow nodded instinctively. Siren asked: "The Black Hunter, why not the Flower Witch?" Siren didn''t understand why Blood Hunter didn''t order them to capture the Flower Witch. Blood Hunter paused for a moment before saying calmly: "At the current stage, the Witch is not important, even if she becomes Fourth Rank, she cannot defy us." "As for the Black Hunter, he can wield the Residual Fire Touch of the Deep Sea Hunter. In this sea, there''s no one below the Fourth Rank who could bear that equipment." "This means he has the talent, the talent to become the hand of our Black Whale Group..." Talent? The hand of the Black Whale Group? Little Crow and Siren were dumbfounded. Blood Hunter revealed the dark red card in his hand: "Don''t concern yourselves with that; whoever of you captures the Black Hunter, this Witch profession card will be yours." Chapter 314 The Awakening Witch Why did Whale Father want the Black Hunter so badly? Why? Little Raven''s heart kept churning with huge waves. Although the Black Hunter''s accomplishments were rich, compared to the seven long-renowned great pirates, he was merely a small ripple. Blood Hunter''s fingers slightly twitched, revealing the card in his hand. It was a dark card, and on the front, a girl dressed in a black court gown, drinking wine red as blood, gazing at a meteor shower in the sky. Disaster Witch, Shadow Occupation Card, a symbol of ill omen in legends, possessed terrifying abilities to create disasters and manipulate shadows. In legends, this occupation card would only appear right before a great disaster. Legendary profession card! Everyone''s gaze was involuntarily drawn to it. Even some Third-tier male pirates couldn''t help but lick their lips with curiosity. Sirena''s eyes were shining, and she clenched her fists and said, "Lord Blood Hunter! I will accomplish it, even if I''m disfigured, even if the Black Hunter breaks my beautiful arms! I will do everything in my power to present the Black Hunter to you!" According to current intelligence, the Black Hunter was at most a deranged Third-order Transcendent. And a Third-order Transcendent, no matter how strong, always has weaknesses. Lack of physical stamina, immunity to toxins, diseases, fire, fatigue, shipwrecks... A Third-order Transcendent being killed by a small knife, hundreds of such cases could be found in history. In the midst of fierce tempests, everyone held the potential to take down the Black Hunter! Contrary to the difficulty of the task, was the rarity of the legendary profession card! The hearts of the crowd couldn''t help but race. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Lord Blood Hunter, can this witch profession card change appearances?" "Lord Blood Hunter, men, can men undertake this task?" "Lord Blood Hunter, I have, I have an Extraordinary Prop that can change gender!" In the eyes of many pirates, the true powerhouse doesn''t care about gender. With a face full of scars, Blood Hunter spoke emotionlessly, "No problem, as long as you bring the Black Hunter back, this occupation card is yours." These shameless fellows... Sirena clenched her fists and couldn''t help but show a look of disdain. Then, Blood Hunter drew the long sword at his waist, his tone unusually calm, "If you are not satisfied, you can also exchange this occupation card for the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure." Everyone was momentarily stunned. They could exchange it! "Awesome!" "Woohoo!" Cheers erupted one after another. Amid the cheering, Blood Hunter slowly stood up: "Little Raven, Sirena, Crack Sea, regarding the Black Whale Blood, and the research on Sea Beasts, as well as monitoring the Sea God Pirate Group''s task, all are assigned to you." Monitoring the Sea God Pirate Group, researching sea beasts, Black Whale Blood... Little Raven and Sirena couldn''t help but break out in a cold sweat. These tasks were no small feats! Especially monitoring the Sea God Pirate Group! The Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group were only superficially friendly. But the Sea God Pirate Group had always been hiding their grand plans from the Black Whale Circle. Privately, facilitated by the Hunter Association, they had assassinated each other''s members more than hundreds of times. Thus, the main person responsible for monitoring the Sea God Pirate Group had died eleven times since the start of the Crack Tide! Assigning them this task was akin to sending them to their deaths! In the Black Whale Group, disobeying an order was tantamount to death. Little Raven and Sirena bowed their heads, pursed their lips and said in a firm voice, "As you command!" Blood Hunter''s expression remained unchanged, "All officers, after receiving your rewards, go upstairs, Doctor Black Death has prepared new ships for you." Going outside... everyone paused in surprise. To avoid exposing Whale Island''s location, they had never seen the surface of Whale Island! And now, they were actually allowed to go to the surface of Whale Island voluntarily. Everyone took a deep breath and said in unison, "As you command!!" ... ... Above the base, on Whale Island, pirate port. The sky was dark, clouds rolled heavily, and the loud wind, mixed with dense fog, buried everything in sight. The pirates followed Blood Hunter''s steps, pushing open the heavy doors and walking out from inside Whale Island. The moment Little Raven and Sirena stepped through the door, they were shocked by the colossal object in front of them. Amid the thick fog, were terrifying black giant ships! However, unlike traditional steam ships, these giant ships lacked the usual open-air chimneys, replaced instead by larger sizes and more menacing ship cannons. At the same time, there were giant chains entwining around the ships'' sides, and a huge sea beast entwined by the chains. Just like an oversized coach, each giant ship had a huge sea beast stationed at its front! Most of the beast''s body was submerged under the water. Nonetheless, it was still possible to appreciate the full scope of this sea beast from its heavy breathing sounds. This terrifying creature, resembling an elephant, had ears that looked like giant cloths floating on the water from its hill-like head. In the dense fog, it was so majestic, so terrifying! "Sea Goddess above! What in the world is this?" "A giant beast!" "Black Elephant ships! These are Black Elephant ships, collected by Doctor Black Death, only existing in blueprints until now!" Amidst exclamations, Little Raven and Sirena were also deeply shaken. To control giant creatures or giants, that was the fearsome power only the nations that mastered heart-matching Guardian Beasts, and the empire skilled in enslaving control, the Black Blood Empire, could achieve! Chapter 315 The Awakening Witch_2 However, this terror war machine that belonged to the nation astonishingly ended up in the hands of the Black Whale Group''s pirates! Unsure of how much time had passed, the pirates of the Black Whale Group finally calmed down, their exclamations of amazement ceasing. And at that moment, a great pirate slowly emerged from the black seawater, causing everyone to involuntarily step back once the commotion had quieted down. He was none other than the Black Death Doctor, one of the great pirates, charged with overseeing all research for the Black Whale Group. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Crow, also a doctor, could sense the terror emanating from this doctor even more acutely¡ªhe was a nearly mad doctor in possession of all naval research material discovered thus far. He also stood as the chief supporter and initiator of the Sea Beast Mechanization and Aberrant Warfare. At the same time, he maintained close ties with the Hundred Diseases Association of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom''s Floral Appearance organization. Against all objections, he combined the chain technology of the Black Blood Empire, the beast-controlling art of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, and the naval data, creating one horrifying mutant monster after another. The Black Death Doctor walked out from a distant shoreline and spread his arms to declare: "Gentlemen, I assume you''ve realized that after the ''Descent of the Smiling Moon'', the difficulty of navigating the seas will increase exponentially! Furthermore, Steam Hand, Magic Bullet Company, Bonfire Energy, and the Steel Furnace¡ªcompanies that Shell Country takes pride in¡ªare driving their terrifying tide of steel forward! Look at the islands around Moonstone City, Maro Town, Devil Town, Moonstone Outer Island¡ªthose islands, which were once barren and desolate, are being transformed continuously. And now, they''ve become Mecha and naval vessel repair bases! They''ve become an impregnable steel wall surrounding Moonstone City!" Walls, bases... muffled sighs arose from the crowd, few of whom paid attention to the affairs of the national archipelagos nearby. Over the past century, those had been desolate lands that nobody cared for, not even interesting enough for pirates to visit. The Black Death Doctor continued: "You must have heard about the terrifying power on land, akin to steel deities, that even the natural disasters from the cracks in the earth ultimately couldn''t overcome!" Restlessness set in among the people. Shell Country''s steel Mechas had always been a concern for the pirates, but amidst the ebb and flow of the tides, few had given much thought to this. The Black Death Doctor contorted his face into a feigned grimace of fear: "The massive might of Steam Hand, months ago, set their plans in motion. And now, Steam Hand''s steel deities, intending to challenge our Black Whale Group''s dominance with their steel vessels, are attempting to come onto these seas and crush us!" Mechas were Shell Country''s most terrifying war machines. Creating a Mecha required at least five B-class cracks, ten steel factories, and countless D-rank crack minerals, as well as a significant number of Transcendents with the Hammer Phase, to forge into being. That power, comparable to a ''miracle'', was beyond the Black Whale Group''s reach. Everyone went quiet for a moment. Even after many years dominating the seas, they could not shake off their awe of the steel deities. And now, the Black Death Doctor revealed a satisfied smile: "And now, that problem has finally been solved." Boom! The Black Death Doctor sharply snapped his fingers. A deep and prolonged rumble emanated from the depths of the ocean, as if the slumber of an ancient behemoth had been quietly awakened. The waters began to churn uneasily, black waves tumbling. One by one, figures resembling black marble-carved sea elephants slowly emerged from the water, their massive and majestic bodies housing immeasurable strength in every muscle. Amidst dense fog, they rose like a range of mountains, casting shadows over the people. The crowd stepped back collectively, unable to stop shivering at the sight of these black sea elephants. At this moment, the Black Death Doctor clenched his fist excitedly: "The Black Sea Elephant, the largest ones reaching over thirty meters in length, weighing more than five hundred tons, their colossal strength capable of propelling any steel ship! Their steel-like skin can deflect any shell! The high-pressure water jets from their trunks can easily flip a hundred-ton vessel! They will become the new masters of these seas!" The crowd felt a surge of exhilaration, stirred by the Black Death Doctor''s description. "A fully refitted navy, Bonfire Energy Company''s Hunter Group, and the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡ªthose who fancy themselves as kings! They can only shiver, waiting for us to crush them!" "And all of this is thanks to Father Whale''s strategy!" As soon as the Black Death Doctor finished speaking, the pirates erupted in a roar that trembled the sea: "Father Whale! Father Whale!" "Conquest! Conquest!" Boom! Boom! The Black Sea Elephants began to advance into the mist. Accompanied by relentless roars, the Black Death Doctor quietly raised his snapping finger and bellowed with a mad fervor: "Warriors of the Black Whale Group! We''ve slept too long, slept until they forgot our terror, slept until they dared to covet our treasure!" "Now, warriors of the Black Whale Group! It''s time to set sail!" "It''s time to let those who don''t understand high from low realize who owns the treasures and cracks of these seas!" "It''s time to show those who have offended us what the breath of a behemoth is like." "It''s time to let everyone know who is the master of these seas!" "The master!!!" In the midst of overwhelming cries and undulating waves, the ferryman of the Nether River raised his oar, creating giant waves, and the vast fleet of the Black Whale Group set sail towards the Crack Sea, towards Moonstone City, towards the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chapter 316 The Awakening Witch_3 ... ... In the afternoon, in the sunny infirmary of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. "I don''t know, I don''t know the teacher''s information! You..." "Don''t, don''t come any closer!" Bang! Startled from a nightmare, the Flower Witch suddenly sat up and then, with a bang, collided with Chen Qi''s head. Ouch¡ªChen Qi struggled to prevent the medicine in his hand from spilling onto the floor. Because of her injuries, the Flower Witch often fell unconscious. Therefore, Chen Qi had been about to pry open the Flower Witch''s mouth to feed her the medicine. "Did you have a terrible nightmare?" Chen Qi asked curiously. The Flower Witch, Fen, blinked blankly, looking around the room. A simple infirmary by the window, with a faint scent of flowers and comfortable sunlight. And Chen Qi! And a woman I don''t recognize... Fen stared at Chen Qi and explained with a flush: "No, it wasn''t a terrible nightmare." No, given the intensity with which you just hit me, it must have been an extremely frightful nightmare... Chen Qi rubbed his sore forehead. Following behind Chen Qi, Jin Li rubbed her hands together and said excitedly: "Hello, Witch..." Is she a nurse... Fen glanced at Jin Li, smiled, and said: "Hello." Then, Fen immediately turned her head away, no longer paying attention to Jin Li, focusing on Chen Qi. Fen, isn''t that a bit impolite? After all, she is a guest from the Black Whale Group. Aren''t you curious about her attire... Chen Qi was about to cough and introduce Jin Li. However, the next second, he saw Jin Li excitedly rubbing her hands, lost in joy. Let''s not introduce her just yet... Chen Qi stirred the medicine with a spoon: "Fen, have you been feeling better?" Fen''s injuries had reached deep, even affecting her heart. This was the price of unleashing powers beyond her own rank. Fen touched her forehead and spoke softly: "I''ve been sunbathing every day. Thanks to my new skill ''Summer Sunlight,'' I''ve improved quite a bit. Today, I should be able to go to sea." Photosynthesis? Summer sunlight? That skill like swaying sunflowers? Chen Qi nodded. So, the skill the Flower Witch had told him about was not some stage performance skill, but a truly divine skill. Chen Qi continued: "Fen, what kind of nightmare were you having? It scared you so much?" After a pause, Fen gripped the blanket tightly: "I dreamed that we were on a small boat, and because of me, you were killed. Then I was trying to heal you, trying to revive you..." "..." I got killed? By whom? Do I seem that easy to kill in the Flower Witch''s eyes... Chen Qi critiqued internally: "And then?" Fen''s voice was extremely weak: "Then countless mountain-like black behemoths, pulling iron ships, surrounded us from all directions. I couldn''t save you..." Black behemoths... Chen Qi stroked his chin. In the Witch Sea, the Black Whale Group''s black behemoth ships are particularly powerful and terrifying. A prophetic dream... Chen Qi stroked his chin, then asked curiously: "And then?" The Flower Witch clenched the sheets even tighter: "Then I fell into the sea, and down in the depths, a coffin slowly emerged from the seabed, and from it, my teacher''s voice spoke, telling me that this sea was about to be destroyed. A fearsome Deep Sea God is gathering and emerging above this sea... And now, only I, only I and the other witches, can stop it!" Fear reflected in the Flower Witch''s eyes, her hands trembling slightly, as if a terrifying Deep Sea Ancient God were right before her, The Deep Sea Ancient God, which probably means the power of the vast whale from beyond the edge... Chen Qi continued: sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "And then? Fen?" "Then, my teacher just embraced me..." As Fen was speaking, she suddenly paused, slowly turning to look at the excited Jin Li beside Chen Qi: "Uhm..." Jin Li clasped her hands together, her tone filled with boundless enthusiasm: "Is there anything you need, Miss Witch!" Thinking it over, Fen said in a weak voice: "Could you please step out? We have some private matters to discuss." "..." Chapter 317 Witchs Coffin Go out? Jin Li''s smile momentarily faltered, revealing her discomfort. Since its establishment, the Ice Devil Pirate Group had been highly affiliated with the witches. The group upheld the creed of the Ice Witch, continuously seeking lost relics and hunting the dangerous creatures of the sea. Individuals like Chen Qi were among their primary hunting targets. In the newspapers, they unreservedly praised the witches. Whether it was discussions about the relationship between the Black Hunter and Flower Witch or debates about the Flower Witch''s character. No matter the paper, the Ice Devil Pirate Group''s stance firmly supported Fen. Moreover, their leader, the shapeshifter Palu, also showed ample goodwill towards Fen. In the recent big event of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, they had specifically traveled to the mutated sea area to block the ships of the Black Whale Group. However, Jin Li overlooked two points. First, Fen didn''t read the tabloids; the recent visibility of the Ice Devil Pirate Group simply didn''t make the papers. Second, Fen didn''t know her. Even though she was the second in command of the Ice Devil Pirate Group, Fen didn''t know her at all. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, she didn''t care either. Jin Li adjusted her gold-framed glasses, puffed out her chest, and cleared her throat: "Um, I am..." Was I being impolite... The Flower Witch blinked and said in a lighter tone: "Um, nurse, could you step out for a moment? Sorry, we have some important private matters to discuss." Fen seriously said, what she was going to discuss next was about the Ice Witch. If ordinary Transcendents knew about these matters, it would only bring more trouble. Chen Qi coughed twice, interjecting: "Fen, this is the second in command of the Ice Devil Pirate Group, Jin Li." As a legendary merchant! Jin Li perfectly matched her name! She truly was both wealthy and beautiful! As a mysterious merchant, Jin Li''s store contained countless rare materials and Extraordinary Props! And, Jin Li herself possessed the traits of exploding with Gold Coins and randomly generating Extraordinary Props! As a rare treasure chest monster that everyone wanted to strike, Jin Li was a highly renowned figure in player forums! Both ghosts and humans wanted to earn Gold Coins from Jin Li. If Chen Qi were a witch, he would have already started thinking of ways to exploit his witch status to harvest Extraordinary Materials from Jin Li. "The Ice Devil Pirate Group''s second in command..." Fen was momentarily stunned. Jin Li''s gold coin eyes sparkled, as she extended her hand again: "Yes! I am Jin Li, a great pirate of the Ice Devil Pirate Group." "Pirate!" Fen involuntarily recoiled, looking at Jin Li with a mixture of disgust and fear. Jin Li silently withdrew her hand. Chen Qi explained again: "The goal of the Ice Devil Pirate Group is to explore relics and unearth history. The traveling poet we met earlier is our leader." Fen pinched the anxious little black flower on top of her head and nodded: "I sort of understand, but is there something you need? To be frank, I can''t provide much help regarding information about the Witch''s Trial Grounds." Jin Li rubbed her hands together: "Miss Witch, we need your help. Actually, we have discovered many clues about the Land of Trial! Of course, as history has shown, we will never seize the Witch Relics from your hands! Also, we wanted to remind you, nowadays, within the Blood Blade Pirate Group, many are seeking information on you." "Not seizing relics... seeking... us?" Fen clenched her fists. The Ice Devil Pirate Group''s understanding of witches far exceeded her expectations! Chen Qi lowered his head, his thoughts drifting afar. At present, the Blood Blade Pirate Group was mired in the thick of war. Whether it was the veteran, Gail, or the Bloody Lady, they were compelled to be on the front lines of the conflict. Staying with the Blood Blade Pirate Group wasn''t a clear choice for the long term. I also had to make a stronger move... Chen Qi lightly tapped the bedside table twice, bringing the topic back on track: "Okay, Fen, back to your dream, your teacher, after embracing you, what happened next?" Fen was still a bit unsure: "It''s about the Ice Witch''s information, regarding my teacher''s information, I don''t know if I can tell her..." Chen Qi added: "The Ice Devil Pirate Group, as a pirate group researching history, knows a lot. Based on my conjecture, they know the Ice Witch is your teacher, as well as the functions of the Witch''s Trial Grounds and the Relics..." The Witch''s main storyline is a prerequisite for the Witch Sea main storyline; except for the Flower Witch, both the Ice Devil Pirate Group and the Black Whale Pirate Group are also pathways to unlocking the main storyline. "???" Jin Li blinked: "Mr. Hunter, you seem to know quite a bit about our pirate group." "Indeed, he knows a lot!" Fen interjected, her tone containing a hint of barely concealed pride. Because the individuals of your pirate group are all significantly important NPCs... Chen Qi coughed a couple of times: "I am a newspaper maniac, often reading about the Ice Devil Pirate Group in the Witch Times and Sea Lion Times." "I see..." Fen nodded and said: "My teacher, from the depths of the sea, embraced me, and she told me, in order to counter that Deep Sea Ancient God, to prevent the Witch Sea from becoming the Lost Land, for the sake of my future, I must locate all the Witch Relics of the Trial Grounds..." Fen shivered involuntarily, hugging herself. Your journey continues on empire As if in front of her, there truly were icy waters, with a ghostly woman''s hair gently brushing against her face. Chapter 318 Witchs Coffin_2 Searching for relics... Chen Qi wore a solemn expression, adopting a posture of intense listening. As expected, the Flower Witch was recounting matters that were the main clues of the Witch Sea. Within this main thread, it involved the world-ending crisis of the Witch Sea as well as the path to sainthood. "The Ice Witch is the deity of the thirteen ice aspects, the chosen saint of the Thorny Goddess, the savior of the Witch Sea..." Jin Li murmured to herself quietly. She knew of my teacher''s prophecy... Fen continued: "My teacher foretold that after the war begins, the Smiling Moon shall reign over the night, the four great pirates shall disappear into the vortex, the Steam Hand will fall in the north of the ocean, and to the siren''s calls, the city atop the Moonstone shall become a pirate''s paradise, and with the birth of a demigod who belongs to no kingdom, no ancient Transcendent organization, the great Whales shall cross the borders, sucking everything in the world into its belly..." "Their power surpasses the limits of legend, surpasses the limits of our powers, there''s nothing we can do..." Fen glanced at Chen Qi with an apologetic tone: "With our strength, there''s truly nothing we can accomplish." Nothing we can do... Chen Qi tried to recall as many key events from the Witch Sea as possible. The prophecy spoken by Fen was likely to be a significant event in the Witch Sea, the Steam Hand''s defeat, the siege by the Black Whale Group, and the disintegration of the Blood Blade Pirate Group... The Flower Witch was not wrong; with the strength of one Flower Witch alone, it was nearly impossible to do anything, to stop anything. It''s like an ant trying to move a mountain, not a task one person can complete. Fen clasped her hands together, with a hint of prayer in her tone: "And my teacher told me, I must collect at least five Witch Relics before the cry of the great Whale descends." "Then, at the Witch''s Coffin at the bottom of the Deep Sea, open the sacred path to becoming a Saint..." At this point, Fen paused: "And then resurrect her, resurrect my teacher..." "Only by that, can we have a glimmer of hope in opposing the Deep Sea Ancient God mentioned in that prophecy, as well as the great Whale." Resurrect her? Resurrect that old hag who delighted in obliterating humanoid monsters, conservatively over five hundred years old? Chen Qi couldn''t help but snark inwardly. Although Chen Qi maintained his composure, at this moment, Jin Li beside him could no longer contain her excitement. To resurrect the Ice Witch! This was unprecedented news! A huge event! A historic figure who was well-known could actually have hope of resurrection! Yet, out of politeness, Jin Li quickly suppressed the words in her heart and listened attentively. The Flower Witch bowed her head, her gaze involuntarily settling on the wounds on her arm: "The Witch Sea is doomed to perish, although it''s a prophecy, it''s also an undeniable fact... To resurrect my teacher, one must gather the Witch Relics, an utterly impossible task, for as early as twenty years ago, the father of the Black Whale Group had already stolen the relics from my teacher''s hands... Not to mention, I''m just a sick patient." Fen said through clenched teeth, with a slight degree of bitterness: "The two of you, if you don''t wish to die in this ocean, stay as far away as possible from this area..." "Fen!" Fen was speaking disheartening words again... Chen Qi interrupted her: "Don''t worry, I''ll accompany you, and besides, if there''s a path to becoming a Saint, I wouldn''t give up on that hope." Compared to the other sections'' main quests, the Witch Sea''s main quest, to simply resurrect the Ice Witch, was relatively simpler. Moreover, in all the main quests, there''s a path leading to becoming a Saint, even to deity!! Chen Qi touched his forehead. This path was also one of his ultimate goals. He had now embarked on the Witch Sea''s main quest. If he couldn''t become a Legend, couldn''t become a Saint, his end would inevitably be as a wraith of the sea. Not to mention that in Chen Qi''s mind, he now found it impossible to abandon the Flower Witch and go to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom to become a Beast Tamer. On this ocean, the two lonely souls had already formed a bond. Qi... Fen blinked, her gaze blankly fixating on Chen Qi, a small blush-colored flower blooming above her head unbidden: "Hmm." Chen Qi asked calmly: "In short, Fen, you need to resurrect the Ice Witch? If possible, I think you could ask the Ice Pirate Group for help." The goal of the Ice Pirate Group strongly aligned with Fen''s. "Really?" Fen perked up, her fresh green eyes calmly looking at Jin Li: "My teacher is the legendary Ice Witch, and if you could provide assistance, I believe, my teacher would not mind offering you a path to ascend beyond human limits and become a Saint..." "A path to sainthood?" "Yes, the Witch''s Coffin is a relic created by the Thorny Goddess! Within it, lies the means and power sufficient for one to ascend to sainthood. That is precisely why the Black Whale Group seeks to kill me..." Jin Li couldn''t help but clench her fists in excitement, hardly believing her ears. The Flower Witch had actually told her so much in one go! And the path to sainthood was a significant piece of information. For a Legend, a path to becoming a Saint is enough to drive them into utter madness. Even Jin Li was no exception! Find your next adventure on empire Jin Li placed her hands on her thighs, speaking earnestly: "Witch Miss! The Ice Pirate Group is willing to offer you any help you need! Anything!" An excellent ally... Chen Qi leaned back slightly: S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 319 Witchs Coffin_3 "This is a very dangerous and significant matter, we must absolutely not act rashly. May I ask, Fen, do you have any plans?" Chen Qi vaguely remembered that after the Blood Blade Pirate Group incident, wherever Fen went, like a reaper, a terrifying disaster would occur. Every time, they had barely triumphed over their enemies by using ''Blooming in Blood'' before fleeing. Fen said seriously: "There are a total of thirteen Witch Relics, and I need five of them. However, most of the relics are already lost. I only know that the Ice Phase relic is in the hands of the Father Whale, and the Cup Phase relic is with the Sea God Pirate Group." With these two relics, it is almost impossible for us to obtain them, so my idea is to search for clues to the relics and then get through those ruins..." "Of course, before that, I must complete my advancement task, create the perfect potion, and within a sea of blooming flowers, complete my own advancement." Passing through the crack and then getting the relics... Chen Qi shook his head in denial: "Fen, this will be difficult to do. Even if we have detailed intelligence, it is impossible for us to get these relics, because there will always be someone who passes through the ruins faster than us. Therefore, our best way is to steal!" Black Hunter was right... After hearing this, Jin Li also fell into thought. The Flower Witch made it sound very simple, but only those who have been constantly seeking the Witch''s ruins know the difficulty of this task. The Lands of Trial of the Witch are extremely rare, and not every Land of Trial contains treasures. Like the situation with the Blade Witch Trial Land, it is a rare occurrence. Whenever a Land of Trial appears, it is quickly targeted. Robbery! That is the best way to get these relics! Moreover, organizations that know the Witch Relics can open up treasures, and it''s not only the Black Whale Group. In addition, Bonfire Energy Company and the navy are their competitors. Are they going to fight the Steam Hand? To fight the Black Whale Group? The room fell into a brief silence. Chen Qi closed his eyes, his thoughts scattering. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ice Witch only had to prophesy and then wait to be revived, but they had so many more things to consider. Ultimately, if it weren''t for the Flower Witch, with his current strength, he should not be touching the main storyline. Improving his strength, advancing to Third Rank, and stepping into the threshold of the experts are what truly matter now. As for the main mission, it''s not something for me to consider. Now, these complicated tasks can only be left to the Ice Witch Pirate Group. Chen Qi looked at his aching arm. The Third-order Transcendent is a rank with the largest disparity in strength. In this rank, one finds many different schools such as monsterification, spirit embodiment, Shadow flow, martial arts flow, Gold Coin flow, and gunplay, among others. In addition, there are several ways to greatly enhance one''s strength: prosthetic surgery, flesh surgery, tattoo surgery, book implantation surgery, and more. At this stage, I must choose a school, a Third-tier Occupation... Chen Qi touched his head, filled with troubles. Although he now has some construction ideas for schools and Occupation Cards, he severely lacks the materials for these schools. Once reaching Third-tier, Transcendents focus on their versatility, and the materials needed for each powerful school require a vast amount of specific transcendent resources. Continue your adventure at empire Without joining a transcendent organization, it is extremely difficult to get these transcendent resources. With the situation in the ocean changing so much, Chen Qi cannot obtain these materials in the short term. Where can I get these materials or intelligence? Wait a minute! Chen Qi suddenly realized something; in this room was a super businessman, fatty and dripping with oil. A merchant who knew a great deal of intelligence and possessed a vast amount of rare materials for school construction! Jin Li did not notice Chen Qi''s gaze but excitedly opened her backpack card, taking out the intelligence she had gathered and the rare materials: "Miss Witch, is there anything you would like to buy?" Chapter 320 The Messenger, the Diviner, and the Lamp Keeper The gentle sunlight softly streamed through the window, comfortably spilling onto everyone present. The small room was instantly filled with a pile of materials... Jin Li introduced them one by one: "Fire lizard tail, unicorn horn, mud beast liquid, Sea Dragon Scale, X-type potion... These are all the good stuff I''ve managed to obtain recently, all excellent for making rare potions. Flower Witch, take a look and see if there''s anything you want to buy! Everything is offered at the lowest possible price!" This price was four-fifths of the black market price! Rare materials! The Flower Witch was particularly moved as she listened. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sure enough, she wouldn''t drop the price... Chen Qi glanced at Jin Li. As a Transcendent of the Shell Phase, Jin Li strictly adhered to her one and only rule: profit. Everyone who adhered to their Nature Form would gain an extra special bonus. And as a legendary trader, she had to maintain a strong desire for profit at all times to keep the bonuses of the Shell Phase Transcendent stable. The Shell Phase Transcendent''s bonus could allow one to identify treasures in cracks and lower store prices. Even though her client was the Flower Witch, Jin Li wouldn''t give her things for free. For legendary Transcendents, professional tasks and Nature Form were particularly crucial. Of course, for this cunning merchant, selling things at low prices was already a very rare occurrence. Jin Li habitually pitched: "This mud beast liquid can be used to make a potion that dissolves clothes! Only one hundred thousand Shell Coins! This is the cat potion! It can grant one the habits of a cat! Two hundred thousand Shell Coins! This fire lizard tail can be used to make the Blood and Flesh Awakening Potion! Only a tiny one million Shell Coins and it''s yours, Miss Fen!" In response to the sales pitch, the Flower Witch frowned: "You actually have a fire lizard tail. I''ve always wanted it, but unfortunately, I can''t buy it." Jin Li asked puzzled: "Why?" The Flower Witch looked up and said: "I have no money." Jin Li was stunned for a moment, then instinctively rubbed her hands: "No problem, Miss Witch, I also offer loan services. For just a little bit of your soul, you can exchange it for one million Shell Coins..." It''s no wonder she''s universally shunned, even her own leader wouldn''t let her off the hook, thought Chen Qi, unable to help but complain silently as he surveyed the random assortment of materials Jin Li had laid out. The fire lizard tail, with the X-type potion that could reduce the rate of cellular aberration¡ªquite a useful item for conducting flesh mutation surgery. In addition, there were Tears of the Bone Dragon, which, if combined with skeleton powder from a Skeleton General, could be used by Flower Witch Fen to create a potion that enhances the strength of one''s bones and significantly boosts endurance in prolonged battles. However, these items seemed too miscellaneous... Chen Qi shook his head. The Flower Witch took out her potions and exchanged them with Jin Li for some materials. Then, Jin Li excitedly took out a sea chart: "Oh, Miss Witch! This is a new map drawn by our sla... no! Our esteemed Captain, Captain Palu, who has been searching for information on the Land of Trial of witches. This is the new map he drew after Crack Tide." "You can take a look. Don''t worry, there''s no charge!" "Oh!" Fen eagerly took the map from Jin Li''s excited hands and unfolded it. Jin Li''s map... Chen Qi curiously moved closer to Fen''s head. Unlike an ordinary sea chart, this one focused more on resources and power structures. It marked four Lands of Trial. Cup Phase, Blade Phase, Floral Appearance, and Scale Phase. Among them, Blade Phase and Floral Appearance were located in special sea areas, but the witch relics in these two places had already been taken by Fen. Aside from these, there were Cup Phase and Scale Phase¡ªto be specific, one was located at the base of the Sea God Pirate Group, and the other at the headquarters of the Navy in Moonstone City. "Why... are these two places?" The Flower Witch widened her eyes and asked in confusion. Jin Li quietly answered: "According to our captain''s information, the relic of Cup Phase has already become a sacred relic of the Sea God Pirate Group, and the Scale Phase relic was collected and sealed by the Navy ten years ago." Jin Li''s meaning was very clear. The remaining relics could only be seized by force! Fen rubbed her forehead. Neither the Sea God Pirate Group nor the Navy was an enemy they could afford to offend. Wait a minute¡ªChen Qi stared at the map, his eyes lit up with a flicker of inspiration: "Fen, may I borrow this map for a while?" Chen Qi''s furrowed brow gradually relaxed as he quickly scanned the map. The map marked numerous rare resources and special locations. As he looked at these locations, myriad ideas surged like a tide. The drifting Book Ship, the lost Lighthouse Ship, the Sea God cult, the Black Blade Marching Ship¡ª With the imminent descent of the Smiling Moon, a large number of foreign forces had also entered the region of the Witch Sea. Currently, as one who adhered to the Lamp Phase, Chen Qi''s next profession would undoubtedly be related to the Lamp Phase. Among them, he had three relatively conventional choices. The first was [Messenger], a Third Rank Shell Phase profession. This profession, besides moderate comprehension of Lamp and Floral Appearance, and movement technique skills, provided an extremely strong escape ability. This profession had two ''parcel boxes,'' which allowed items to be delivered from one parcel box to the other, regardless of distance. Additionally, as a Shell Phase profession, it also opened a small shop. Moreover, this profession initially mastered "spatial travel" ability, enabling the study of high-order auxiliary skills like "weather forecasting" and ''spatial jump.'' Chapter 321 The Messenger, Diviner, and Lamp Keeper_2 The occupation task is to deliver letters, with rewards of Spiritual Points, plus special Messenger Coins. The more difficult the destination of the delivery, the greater the reward. This occupation is also a legendary Lamp Phase occupation, a legitimate junior profession of the Natural Disaster Messenger and the Grand Reporter. In Shell Country''s Weather Bureau and the White Dove Newspaper, messengers are the most common and most competitive profession. Additionally, within the White Dove Newspaper, there is the special occupation of photographer, which can use cameras to capture ghostly bodies and immobilize others. However, this occupation is impossible to obtain without joining the White Dove Newspaper. Second, the diviner, a Third-tier Lamp Script Phase occupation, obtains moderate Lamp Script Phase understanding, increased inspiration, and an overall boost in inspiration. The occupation comes with a simple ''Tarot'' divination method, and beyond that, one can also learn pendulum, astrology, numerology, etc. In combat, diviners can create many special spells that apply BUFFs, and some intellectually gifted diviners can, at the third order, cast powerful Meteorite Skills. The occupation task is divination, with a major divination once a week; based on the subject and result of the divination, this occupation will receive special ''Divination Inspiration,'' which can be used to strengthen skills and release Lamp Solutions. The upper legendary Lamp Script Phase occupation for this profession is the Master Astrologer. Third, the Third-tier Lamp Balance Phase occupation, Lamp Keeper, can obtain moderate Lamp Balance Phase understanding. This occupation will gain a very special ''Lighting Skill,'' as well as night vision, and strong resistance to darkness. This skill can strengthen the light sources within fifty meters, evolving them into a powerful ''Holy Light.'' Within the range of the light, all hostile creatures will receive a weakness BUFF, and the light will also cause terrifying true damage to all creatures of darkness. At the same time, one will also gain the ''Overturned Day and Night,'' meaning that daytime activity decreases, nighttime excitement increases, and one will receive a special BUFF that enhances all attributes. Usually, the old men at every island''s lighthouse are often of this occupation. The occupation task is to keep the lamp lit, simply put, to light a lamp in dangerous areas and ensure that the lamp does not go out before dawn. The more dangerous the area, the larger the reward, and when enough rewards are accumulated, one will also receive extra ''Light''s Inspiration,'' which can enhance the learning speed of Skill Cards. The upper legendary Lamp Balance Phase occupation for this profession is the Lighthouse Keeper. Besides that, there are the Arsonist of Lamp Shadow Phase, the Ascetic of Lamp Ice Phase... However, these Lamp Phase occupations are difficult to develop without joining a Transcendent organization, even if one successfully obtains them. Messenger, diviner, lamp keeper... Chen Qi silently moved his finger to various locations on this sea chart. These three Lamp Phase occupations all have a chance of being obtained without joining a Transcendent organization. If one aims to become a messenger, the best way is through abduction and robbery; as long as one can kidnap someone from the Weather Bureau or the White Dove Newspaper and get an Occupation Card, it''s not too difficult. For instance, Pelu from the White Dove Newspaper is the best kidnapping target. As for the diviner, this occupation relies on the Bookship wandering at the border between the Witch Sea and the Sea of Books. The Bookship comes from the White Tower Federation and is an exploration vessel that the White Tower Federation sent into the Witch Sea. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As long as one is willing to become a spy for Shell Country, agrees to help the White Tower Federation collect information on Shell Country''s naval bases and the Land of Trial, and gets a diviner''s Occupation Card, the difficulty is also not high. Obtaining the Lamp Keeper relies on the keepers atop the lighthouses. Mad third-order Transcendents drop certain special materials upon death. Although these materials can lead to a slight aberration in the Occupation Card, they are the best materials for making Third-rank Occupation Cards! Chen Qi''s finger rested on the sea territory managed by the Sea God Pirate Group. During the battle between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, the Sea God Pirate Group secretly visited various seas and took down many islands. And according to the information he had, there was a very high probability that the lighthouse keepers on these Sea God Pirate Group''s islands were mad third-order Lamp Phase Transcendents! That is to say, as long as one can defeat a mad Lamp Keeper and hand over this Lamp Keeper''s materials to a card maker, he could obtain a Lamp Keeper''s Lamp Phase Occupation Card. Well, which one to choose... Chen Qi found himself deep in thought for a moment. At this moment, Fen stealthily asked: "What are you thinking about?" Chen Qi answered with great difficulty: "I''m pondering my path to the third order of my Lamp Phase¡ª" If it''s a messenger, to grow, he needs a large number of movement technique Skill Cards, and best of all, a flying mount like the reporters of the White Dove Newspaper. However, as a trade-off for escape capabilities, his combat ability would be significantly weakened. If it''s a diviner, he must constantly curry favor with the White Tower Federation to become a top-notch spy and get subsequent Book Phase Skill Cards. But the White Tower Federation''s exploration ships are not to be taken lightly, rather, they are an extremely dangerous organization. Their legendary Hunter Group of knowledge hunters has the ability to impart knowledge, even alter human common sense. One small mistake could lead to memory tampering and becoming a tool for exploring the Witch Sea. If it''s a Lamp Keeper, it means one must operate opposite of normal day and night, with significantly increased activity in the darkness. Moreover, the Lamp Keeper itself is a special occupation that attracts monsters and is susceptible to curses of the night. Chapter 322 The Messenger, Diviner, and Lamp Keeper_3 If he chose Lamp Keeper, the level of danger in his adventures would increase by a notch. Beyond that, constructing a skill school for Lamp Keeper required many special scale phase skills, and acquiring these skills was also a problem. The messenger is too weak, the fortune-teller relies on others, indeed, Lamp Keeper is a bit better... Moreover, I have a Lamp Keeper''s specialized lantern. Chen Qi agonized over it for a long time, inevitably wandering among the routes of White Dove Newspaper, Tower of Books, and Sea God Pirate Group. In the end, he slowly stopped at the base of the Sea God Pirate Group. The intensity of combat was his primary concern now. And under the environment of the Smiling Moon, the danger of the night increased, and Lamp Keeper, who could move about in the night, was undoubtedly a very powerful occupation. All of a sudden, Chen Qi was surprised to discover that above the waters governed by the Sea God Pirate Group, there was a marker for a deep blue flame. "A blue flame..." Chen Qi was stunned for a moment. Deep Blue Fire only came into being amid the Crack Tide, a special flame! A child of agitation, fury, and overwhelming Transcendence! The Residual Fire Touch on him, the Hand of Yu Huo, were all forged from this item! Chen Qi immediately asked, "Jin Li, what does this blue flame marker mean? Is the Sea God Pirate Group, again, mining Deep Blue Fire?" Deep Blue Fire? What is that? Jin Li looked puzzled: "The Sea God Pirate Group attacked the ships of Bonfire Energy Company and robbed all the instruments of Bonfire Energy, then they started excavation activities at that place." "My shell intuition tells me that blue flame is exceptionally rare, a treasure not to be missed!" Deep Blue Fire... Chen Qi and Fen were both extremely excited. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was far from just a treasure! It was the strongest flame capable of forging forbidden weapons! The Sea God Pirate Group had begun excavation, which meant they had found a vein of Deep Sea Fire! Such a treasure... Chen Qi thought to himself, his gaze fixating on the territory of the Sea God Pirate Group. Deep Blue Fire, plus a Third Rank Lamp Phase Occupation Card! Even if there were only one of these things, it was worth making a trip to the Sea God Pirate Group for him. Chen Qi looked around, making sure the walls had no ears, then slightly raised his eyebrows and said, "Fen, Jin Li, next, I plan to pay a visit to the Sea God Pirate Group''s waters." "???" At the fall of his words, Jin Li and Fen couldn''t help but show an astonished look. What''s going on? Why did talking about Deep Blue Fire suddenly make this man decide to head to the base of the Sea God Pirate Group! Could it be for my sake? Fen lifted her head excitedly, her face flushing as she said: "Um, you don''t need to go to the Sea God Pirate Group for Witch Relics, we can take our time..." Jin Li coughed twice, reminding: "Mr. Hunter, that is the base of the Sea God Pirate Group, supported by the Black Whale Group, there are countless deformed sea beasts! And numerous twisted shadows! Moreover, the aggressiveness of those mad Sea God cultists is even more vicious than the desperate pirate groups!" Jin Li gave a cold smile. If the Black Whale Group pirates were unreasonably plundering, then the Sea God Pirate Group was insane. Even the great merchant Jin Li was afraid to enter the base of the Sea God Pirate Group. For Chen Qi to venture alone into the territory of the Sea God Pirate Group with his current strength was tantamount to seeking death. Jin Li was vehemently trying to dissuade the Black Hunter. "..." Chen Qi fell silent for a moment, the tentacles on his clothes moved slightly, then he leaned back and said with a smile: "Don''t you think that I and the Sea God Pirate Group, we kind of match." Chapter 323 Smiling Moon Descent, The Seas Abnormal Change Quite fitting... Fen''s gaze shifted slightly, wanting to get a glimpse of Chen Qi''s back. However, considering the presence of outsiders, the graceful woman still held back. If the Sea God Pirate Group was unaware that Residual Fire Touch was the equipment of the Deep Sea Hunter, with the sea beast pattern on Chen Qi''s back, joining the Sea God Pirate Group would be effortless, without even needing to undergo any assessment. "Hmm... you really do suit the part," Jin Li looked up, examining Chen Qi''s attire and the tentacles behind him. Based solely on appearance, it would truly be a waste of talent for this person not to join the Sea God Pirate Group, to become a minor cult leader, or the captain of a pirate ship! Chen Qi couldn''t help but recall various pieces of information about the Sea God Pirate Group. In fact, joining the Sea God Pirate Group, rising from an obscure pirate to a captain, or from a minor believer to a high priest within the group, held quite a promising future¡ª The Sea God Pirate Group, in reality, is a resource-rich pirate clan that backs onto the most crack-dense regions of the Crack Sea and controls a special and savage style. But their biggest problem is madness. Simply put, the people of the Sea God Pirate Group embrace a frenzy; from going berserk, growing strange body parts, undergoing gender transformations, reaching explosive highs, consuming poisonous mushrooms, to using potions that turn one into a cat... In the eyes of the Sea God Pirate Group, as long as these methods lead to increased strength, nothing is considered an issue! As a result, the Sea God Pirate Group possesses many powerful, mad, and fearless styles. After the Descent of the Smiling Moon, the Shadow fiends'' rampant arrogance has even led to the Sea God Pirate Group developing a style that specifically counteracts Shadow fiends! Disregarding the issues with their minds and deformities, and the multitude of insane pirates and sea creature conservationists who only believe in strength, the Sea God Pirate Group is indeed a pirate clan with much potential. Upgrading and advancing in rank, acquiring equipment, are his current primary goals. The Sea God Pirate Group''s Deep Blue Fire, the savage style, the extremely brutal strength augmentation surgeries, and their lunatic practices all align with his goals. Chen Qi''s eyebrows rose slightly: "Yes, I''ll be heading to the Sea God Pirate Group next to study their techniques and try my luck at finding the legendary Witch Relics. After all, with my current strength, if I don''t improve, I fear I''ll be beaten to death," "You being beaten to death?" Jin Li''s lips curled up, her eyes reflecting skepticism. Although it was only a clone that had sparred with Chen Qi for a few moves, Jin Li saw Chen Qi as someone with a fair amount of strength. Chen Qi, with his arms crossed over his chest, said seriously: "The times have changed. Without absolute strength, in the future, it''s not only a possibility for me to be beaten to death; Jin Li the merchant, you might also continually be beaten to death out at sea." Under the Crack Tide, the number of Third-tier Transcendents is increasing, and some Second-tier Transcendents that had been stagnant for a long time demonstrate terrifying killing power after advancing to Third-tier. Furthermore, with the post-Descent version 2.0 of Witch Sea, the Shadow fiends will also display extremely terrifying dominance. Underneath this tidal wave, with Jin Li''s ability to teleport randomly, every teleport could mean death. Once invincible merchants like Jin Li, the deep sea merchant, could become extra interest chests for pirate ships due to failing to keep up with the power level of the new versions. "I will be beaten to death? Are you sure?" Jin Li''s smile faded. Yes, your death count could conservatively exceed the hundreds... Chen Qi mysteriously explained: "The intuition of a Light Seer. I even sense that you might face the danger of death." "What are you talking about?" Jin Li''s eyes flickered with unshakable confidence. In her view, with her ability to exchange money for lives, even if a Legend made a move, she would not die. You''re right! Fen chimed in: "According to my dreams, in the coming days, even Legends will lack the power to survive safely. Improving strength is of utmost importance. Ms. Jin Li, as a traveling merchant, please be extremely careful." Why does it feel like the Flower Witch is quite partial to the Black Hunter... Jin Li cast a doubtful glance. Being the successor of the Ice Witch, shouldn''t she hate sea monsters to the core and maintain the highest vigilance against such grotesquely shaped beings? Chen Qi asked: "How about it, Fen, will you come with me?" The Flower Witch closed her eyes, hesitating. Chen Qi was different from her; his appearance had never been exposed in front of others, allowing him to switch identities at any time. Though the Sea God Pirate Group had many fine things, her primary goal was to settle some old and new grudges and to concoct a Sage-level Potion, to digest the Fourth Rank Occupation Card, which was her current top priority. After a while, the Flower Witch spoke softly: "I can''t follow you. As I am now, entering the Sea God Pirate Group, I would only be a burden..." Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Flower Witch wasn''t a burden, but the resources needed for their respective advancement paths were vastly different. If they were to act together, it would inevitably slow down the other''s progression. Right now, Chen Qi didn''t urgently need the Flower Witch''s services, but if he managed to acquire a substantial amount of medicinal materials in the Sea God Pirate Group, he would undoubtedly need her help. Inside the Sea God Group, there were many materials that could enhance oneself. For now, it was about time for them to part ways. Chen Qi looked deeply at the Flower Witch and smiled: "I understand." Continue your journey on empire Then, Fen spoke earnestly: "Right, the upcoming waters are very dangerous; we must have a way to contact one another." Chapter 324 Smiling Moon Descent, The Seas Abnormal Change_2 Given the previous experience of not being able to find Chen Qi, this time, Fen paid particular attention to this issue. She had to get Chen Qi''s contact information! Contacting required a radio machine. Ideally, there would also be a confirmed temporary base... Chen Qi said, "Let me think." How did these two seem so close... Jin Li adjusted her round-frame glasses, turned over the special products she sold to couples with high praise, and pondered. This seemed like a business opportunity! No way! Jin Li! This must be a wrong idea. This might be the Flower Witch deliberately showing a vulnerable side to utilize the Black Hunter... If the Ice Witch knew that her disciple had such a close relationship with such a strange Hunter, she would definitely crawl out of her grave and teach them both a harsh lesson! The fact that strange flowers kept appearing on the Flower Witch''s head? It might be something that emitted hypnotic perfume to control the Black Hunter using Floral Appearance! Jin Li stored away her things, mentally filled in the gaps, and then smiled and said, "You two, does anyone want this merchant''s contact information for just fifty thousand Shell Coins?" Fen''s eyes lit up. She spoke to Jin Li quite seriously, "Can you make it a bit cheaper? Get two!" ... ... On the vast sea, days and nights passed, and before long, dozens of days had gone by. Late at night, at the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s shipyard. The small repairer Ami continued to hammer away at Chen Qi''s Ghost Ship with her six mechanical fists. "Ora ora ora ora ora ora!" Bam! Suddenly, green runes appeared on the Ghost Ship''s hull. The runes quickly converged, forming a spiritual barrier as strong as iron! "Ora!!!!" sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a final punch, Ami''s mechanical arm broke. Such a formidable defense barrier! Ami looked shocked, "Such a powerful engine! Hunter sir, your Ghost Ship''s defense barrier has been upgraded! Even the Nearshore Dominator would shiver at the sight of your barrier." "Thank you, little repair master." Chen Qi stepped forward and took a look at his newly transformed Ghost Ship. As payment, the Blood Blade Pirate Group had upgraded his ship for free. And they hadn''t been stingy with the materials, going all-in for this upgrade. They used products from the Steam Hand, and special runes from the B-level ''Unbreakable Wall'' within the Chuixiang Rift under the Shell Country Shield. The runes had excellent water resistance and spiritual power reduction properties, and besides having great strength, they also had exceptional durability. When fully deployed, it could provide 360-degree defense, protecting against attacks from underwater and from the sky. Even the heavy cannons from the Magic Bullet Company would have a hard time breaking through the Ghost Ship''s defense barrier in a short time. Of course, the strength of the defense barrier depended on the ship''s core, and the Ghost Fire Engine of Chen Qi''s Ghost Ship could perfectly manage this dominant barrier. Ami rubbed her nose, "Hunter sir, are you leaving?" These days, Chen Qi had been in the Blood Blade Pirate Group''s training room, constantly honing his breathing technique with General Gail. Therefore, Ami always thought that Chen Qi might become a cadre of their Blood Blade Pirate Group. "Yes, staying any longer is not a good choice." Chen Qi jumped onto the ship and ordered the Water Elf No.3 to start the engine. Now that the Blood Blade Pirate Group was deep in war, staying there only added to their burden. Chen Qi had clearly felt that because of him and the Flower Witch, the Blood Blade Pirate Group had faced multiple pursuits by the Hunter Group. The Blood Blade Pirate Group now needed some breathing time. "Goodbye! Hunter sir!" Repairer Ami waved. "Goodbye. By the way, everyone at the shipyard, stay inside tonight and don''t go out to look at the moon." "The moon?" Ami scratched her head and looked at the slightly reddish sea. Chen Qi waved goodbye. With the roar of the engine, the ship sailed out of the shipyard toward the ocean beneath the night sky. At that moment, a prompt finally appeared before his eyes as he sailed into the sea. [You upheld the Lamp Principle, gaining the Lamp Principle''s blessing ''Lamp''] [You will gain a certain level of danger perception. As danger approaches, you will have a stronger intuition and have premonitory dreams, increasing the likelihood of gaining special rift insights.] [Note: When your Lamp Heart dissipates, this blessing will also dissipate.] Finally... Chen Qi stood by the ship''s edge, enjoying the sea breeze, and couldn''t help but smile. Every person who upheld a Nature Form would gain corresponding blessings once they reached a certain level. The Cup Phase enhanced digestion, reducing the mutation rate when consuming special items, Floral Appearance could view the favorability of rift units, the Shadow Phase could turn negative emotions into a permanent buff, the Ice Phase enhanced willpower, the Dice Phase increased luck, the Blade Phase increased combat intuition... The Lamp Phase''s singular principle reward was also quite a practical blessing. In rifts, it provided extra insight, and in the regular world, it had the chance to unreasonably foresee impending dangers. No need for any inspiration, not even any perception, to foresee the danger reward! In this world where he had only one life, a tiny bit of perception could help him avoid a bullet aimed directly at his brain. That should be enough. Next, he just needed to wait for Fen... Find more to read at empire Once they reached the designated location, Chen Qi commanded the Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 crew to stop the ship. Chapter 325 Smiling Moon Descent, The Sea Changes_3 The Ghost Ship was anchored at sea. Chen Qi stood on the deck, quietly enjoying the sea breeze, and took out the latest newspaper to browse through it. In the past month, Chen Qi had been continuously brushing inspiration points, raising his Blade Breathing Technique to lv3 and acquiring an additional passive skill [Blade Fury]. This passive skill enhances all attacks when in a state of rage or low health and keeps the body in a state of constant breathing. The Residual Fire Touch inherently increases rage, making it a quite powerful passive skill. Beyond that was the mastery over Steel Qi, Chen Qi had now reached Steel Qi lv3, not only capable of actively transforming Qi Power into a substance harder than steel, entwining it around him. Furthermore, he had acquired the passive skill [Steel Body], which significantly boosted Chen Qi''s defense, and upon being struck, his body would instinctively form a stronger Qi Power defense around the wounded area. However, as a price, his inspiration points were now reduced to zero. Chen Qi opened the newspaper, then glanced at the sky. Once Witch Sea''s 2.0 version begins with the Descent of the Smiling Moon, the White Dove Newspaper''s Bounty Order will announce the seven new star pirates of the sea. These seven new star pirates are those who have demonstrated sufficient talent and strength on the sea following the Crack Tide. These people, in the view of White Dove Newspaper, all have the potential to become Legends! As expected, he and Fen should be among them. And soon after, unable to bear the loneliness any longer, An, having applied for the Hunter license, will make a splash at sea, waving around the Bounty Order, beating up half the pirates on the new star list, becoming the famously formidable Deep Sea Hunter, officially beginning her domineering path. Right, and possibly Little Crow... But Little Crow''s entrance indeed took her by surprise. In the original storyline, Little Crow was in the underground black clinic of Moonstone City, a rare, low-cost conscientious doctor in the black market, and it was only later that she would meet the Black Death Doctor and be highly valued by him. For a long time, she was just an inexplicably cold-speaking doctor. But now, Little Crow has completely exceeded her original development trajectory, becoming a cadre of the Black Whale Group, and a strong contender for the position of captain of the Mermaid ship. Meanwhile, the Black-eyed Captain, having lost his precious blade, according to the newspaper, had incidentally obtained a piece of Deep Sea Hunter gear in his search for Chen Qi, and had regained his spirits. Besides, another character who had undergone significant changes was Fen... "Qi! Qi! I''m over here!" Chen Qi looked down, Fen was on a small boat, waving and shouting towards him. Chen Qi had limited knowledge of the characters of Witch Sea. But he remembered that after the melee between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, with flowers blooming from blood leaving countless of the pirate group dead, the Flower Witch severely injured, she fell into deep guilt. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thereafter, the battle-hardened Flower Witch had a cold and ruthless gaze, killing without batting an eye, and at the slightest disagreement, would decisively unleash her full power. At that time, the Flower Witch carried the domineering presence of the great protectress of Witch Sea, a savior akin to the Ice Witch! Cold, ruthless, and unyielding became the descriptors for the Flower Witch after the Blood Blade Pirate Group incident. On the sea, she was called the strongest new star, one that even the formidable Hunter An Aotian was wary of. Discover more stories at empire As for now, well... Chen Qi lowered his head. There stood the Flower Witch on the small boat, with a Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 on her head, yellow flowers sprouting from it, and she was all wet... And she even started to giggle inexplicably. Showing no signs of darkening, she even seemed more optimistic than when they first met. Chen Qi asked curiously, "Fen, did you fall in the water? Haven''t you learned to steer the boat yet?" Like a little cat, the Flower Witch shook the water off her body: "Hmm... no... I just wanted to experiment and see if the flower on my head could absorb the sea water and become stronger." ... Now, aside from her stubborn words, every part of the Flower Witch had nothing to do with being unyielding or cold. Chen Qi leaned on the side of the ship, looking up at the distant sky: "By the way, Fen, to keep in touch, I''m planning to choose a spot at sea to create our hidden home." "Home?" Home! Fen looked shocked, coming from a great family, the word ''home'' was especially sensitive to her! The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom placed great importance on family ties. Chen Qi said, "Yes, a base for communication. Right, Fen, if all goes as expected, tonight is the beginning of the Smiling Moon, so you''d better get on board quickly." "Eh?" A red glow shone on both their faces. Chen Qi looked at the moon in the sky turning increasingly red. The 2.0 version of Witch Sea had begun. Chapter 326 Caught a Big One Whoo¡ª Accompanied by the piercing alarm sound from Red Maple Island in the distance, every household in Witch Sea simultaneously lit their lamps and looked up at the sky. Tonight would be the brightest day in Witch Sea, as well as the darkest. Since the creation of the New World, it had never emerged from the shadow of a natural disaster. In the sky, the pallid moon was gradually smeared with a touch of bright red, and as the gentle sea breeze blew, thick clouds began to cover the sky while the roar of the tides swept in from afar. The wind carried shadows with it... Chen Qi immediately lowered his head: "Fen, get up here!!" The area where Fen was currently located was too dark. And the spiritual power field of Fen''s Witch was enough to attract powerful monsters. Accompanied by a breeze, bubbles gradually emerged from the seabed under Fen, silently forming a twisted dark monster. It was entirely black, with a body as sturdy as a bear but a head like a deer, and within the darkness, it had a pair of dark red eyes... Shadow Deer Bear¡ª Chen Qi pulled out his Giant Slayer Gun, without hesitation, he aimed at the head of the Shadow Deer Bear and fired. Accompanied by a gust of wind, the head of the Shadow Deer Bear burst open. "Quick!" Then, Chen Qi walked to the edge of the ship and pulled Fen onto the boat. "Huff, huff, huff..." Fen breathed heavily, patting her chest. She, who had been resting for a long time, had not completely entered the combat state yet. Chen Qi commanded: Read exclusive content at empire "Fen, from now on, never enter the sea without light..." "Okay." Fen nodded, turned her head back in horror, and looked at the creature behind her. On that pitch-black body, the head of the Shadow Deer Bear had been severed, but it was continuously emitting black strands, repairing itself at an alarming speed. In just a moment, the Shadow Deer Bear, whose head had been destroyed, reformed half of its head and smiled at them. One of the most powerful traits of Shadow Beasts was their uncontrollable nature and strong regenerative ability. "Nice..." After saying this, Chen Qi immediately aimed his Giant Slayer Gun at the Shadow Deer Bear and fired three shots. Bang! Bang! Bang! The Shadow Deer Bear exploded into crumbs, its body turning into a jelly-like shadow substance on the sea surface. Creeping shadows, shadow material, are mandatory drops for Second-tier or higher shadow creatures, which can be used to create shadow equipment or make High-order Shadow Skill Cards, or thrown at others to reduce their sanity. Creeping shadows rot rapidly upon exposure to strong light, turning into useless sludge which must be specially preserved. This, following Smiling Moon''s Descent 2.0 version, is a rare material unique to Witch Sea. "One, bring it back." Chen Qi commanded Number One to store the creeping shadows in the storage of the Ghost Ship. So proficient in maneuvering... Fen picked up her wooden staff and assumed a combat stance. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the moment she assumed the combat stance, she was startled. For, with the anomaly in the sky, bubbles kept surfacing on the reddish sea¡ª Above the sky, the dark clouds pressed down like sea waves! Her inspiration was being blocked, completely unable to detect the presence in the dark. And with the hissing winds, pairs of bright red eyes opened in the dark, like hungry Shadow Beasts, eagerly eyeing the ship''s lantern! "One, two, ten, thirty, a hundred..." Fen tried to count the number of Shadow Demons and then realized, around the Ghost Ship, countless monsters lay hidden in the shadows, eager to snap their necks and tear their flesh apart. Chen Qi patted Fen on the back: "Fen, what''s wrong? Scared?" Fen clenched her teeth: "No, Qi, I''m just surprised..." "No, it''s normal to feel afraid. Now, when sailing in Witch Sea, we must always remain vigilant." Chen Qi took out the daylight lamp from his backpack card and powered it with spiritual power to light it up. As long as they kept the ship''s lantern bright, they would not suffer attacks from Shadow Beasts. Witch Sea''s 2.0 version mainly had three major changes. First, Shadow Demons would become permanent residents above the sea and forever wander in Witch Sea. This was also a feature unique to the Witch Sea region. As for why Smiling Moon''s Descent led to so many Shadow Demons in Witch Sea, it remained a mystery. Second, a significant increase in aberrant monsters, ancient creatures beneath the deep sea, and some ancient beings were also seen surfacing on the sea. Of course, the most crucial was the third point, including the Witch Land of Trial and a series of ancient B-tier cracks making their Descent! Although B-tier cracks are only one tier higher than C-tier, their destructive capacity and difficulty are several times greater. Their presence would permanently damage the surrounding space, completely altering thousands to tens of thousands of meters of sea area. This would lead to a lot of unknown dangerous areas above Witch Sea. Even if they traveled along the safe routes of the sea map, they would encounter great danger. And the internal space is fraught with danger, with a survival rate of most B-tier cracks less than ten percent. But as a reward, the resources inside are beyond human imagination. Steam Hand, Bonfire Energy, Magic Bullet Company, the fundamental strength of these powerful companies, and even their establishment, are closely related to the control of High-order cracks. It is by leveraging these cracks that Steam Hand and Magic Bullet Company could create powerful, unimaginable weapons. Chapter 327 Caught a Big One_2 A B-grade crack was enough to affect the direction of a war, the might of a small nation''s weaponry. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, after the Descent of the Smiling Moon, the surrounding powerful nations were unable to retract their greedy fangs. The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, White Tower Federation, and even the distant Black Blood Empire, the country of bitter winter, would ignore the warnings of Shell Country. They would send out powerful privateering Hunter Groups, adopting the posture of predators, venturing deep into the great seas of the Witch Sea, becoming a powerful third force beyond the navies and pirate groups! Under these three factors, the difficulty of navigating the Witch Sea''s sea routes would change dramatically, increasing at least tenfold. Ordinary fishermen could only fish under the illumination of a lighthouse, and even Third-tier Transcendents, without encountering pirates, couldn''t ensure their own safety. Chen Qi struggled to use inspiration, attempting to detect the maritime area he was in. However, he felt as if he were facing a wall, an endless wall of tidal waves that came at him wave after wave, blocking all of his Spiritual Power perception. A sense of nature''s immense pressure weighed heavily on Chen Qi and Fen. Unconsciously, I''ve also entered version 2.0 of the Witch Sea... Chen Qi looked towards the densely packed swarm of Shadow Beasts, hung the daytime lantern at the bow of the ship, and commanded, "Number Three! Head in this direction at full speed!" Boom! Boom! Ghost Ship mode! Activate! The Ghost Ship emitted blue flames, its lantern light at full brightness, heading towards the distant seas. Fen, as a Floral Appearance Transcendent, possessed a few skills for detecting the weather: "Chen Qi, are you really going to the base of the Sea God Pirate Group?" "Yes, there are countless treasures there, as well as tentacles, and the Deep Blue Fire." Chen Qi was exceptionally excited and without hesitation, pushed the ship to its maximum speed: "I''m going to Black Mine City, to pick up my little room boat, and then I''ll head to the Sea God Pirate Group to look for a high-order Occupation Card." ... ... Atop the tall buildings of Red Maple Island, people holding lanterns gazed at the Ghost Ship as it grew smaller in the distance. "He''s gone. Indeed, staying with us is still too dangerous," said the fierce Fenrir, feeling an inexplicable sense of loss and helplessness. Old Gail downed a cup of strong liquor: "Fenrir, don''t worry. I believe soon, you''ll see his deeds in the newspaper!!" "Old Gail, it''s not that simple. Those geniuses from the Royal University have already arrived in this sea region. In the presence of those geniuses, Transcendents like me and the Black Hunters, who are monsters, are merely mortals after all. Those newspapers, next, will become the stage for those geniuses," said the self-deprecating Little Red Riding Hood as she stroked her blonde hair. Once those monsters from the Extraordinary University enter the scene, their pirate group''s geniuses would shatter at a touch. Old Gail shook his head and laughed: "That''s not necessarily true, Little Red Riding Hood! Maybe he''ll surpass you soon! And beat you until you''re looking for your teeth all over the ground!" Your next journey awaits at empire Me, beaten down? Little Red Riding Hood instantly clenched her teeth, revealing fierce golden eyes: "I will be beaten down by him! I am no ordinary Third Rank; among the Third Rank, I am the strongest..." Little Red Riding Hood crossed her arms over her chest; she had seen Chen Qi''s strength in the practice room. In the Second-tier, he was outstanding, but in the Third-tier, he was still too weak. Besides, in her eyes, all Third-order Transcendents were merely toys. Old Gail, flushed, downed everything in one gulp: "Hehe, well, give it a try then, Little Red Riding Hood! Aren''t you also setting sail soon? To seek the Witch Relics, to cure our leader, Lady Blood!" "You little thing, you''re just Fenrir''s sister, yet unexpectedly loyal! Unexpectedly spirited! If I were younger, I would definitely fall for someone with your fiery temperament!" You, you like me... Little Red Riding Hood bit her teeth, feeling an urge to tear Gail to pieces. But after a long hesitation, she squeezed out a simple sentence: "After I leave, Fenrir, my brother, take good care of Lady Blood for me!" It''s in your hands... Little Red Riding Hood felt somewhat reluctant. Fenrir looked at Little Red Riding Hood''s determined eyes and nodded seriously. ... ... Sigh¡ª In the early morning, a shy ray of sunlight peeked over the sea horizon, painting the sky a gentle orange. As the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm, the early horse gets the grass, and the early Water Elf has work to do! Number One, Number Three, Number Four Water Elves had already taken their cloths and were earnestly cleaning every corner of the ship. Number Five, Number Six, Number Seven were responsible for chopping vegetables and preparing ingredients. "Mmm, except for Number Two who waters the plants, the other Water Elves are very diligent..." Chen Qi nodded in satisfaction. The Water Elves were indeed pets with perfect craftsmanship. After finishing his role as the ruthless supervisor, Chen Qi found a rocky reef at sea, stopped the boat. After several days of sailing, he and Fen had reached the territory of the Sea God Pirate Group. In the distance, they could already see the towering statue of the Sea Goddess piercing the clouds. Chen Qi jumped down from the boat and carved a star on the reef with his long knife: "Fen, from now on, this will be our meeting point! If your radio device can''t contact my ship, come to this place and carve a flower. If I can''t contact you, I will come here and carve a star." "No problem, Chen Qi!" Fen dropped her small sailing boat in the water. Next, Fen''s destination would be Blood Demon Island, near the base of the Sea God Pirate Group. She intended to go there to search for the legendary Blood Demon''s Heart, which was the key to suppressing her Blood Flower disease! Chapter 328 Caught a Big One_3 "Okay!" Chen Qi didn''t hesitate and tossed his long-unused, tattered little houseboat overboard. His current strength was insufficient compared to some, yet more than enough for others. And he had many plans for his next course of action. However, charging directly into the Sea God Pirate Group''s territory with the Ghost Ship would be too conspicuous. Pretending to be a chef and using the small houseboat to enter the Sea God Pirate Group''s waters would be much more stealthy. Of course, if he could blend in naturally, that would be an even better option. As for taking care of the Ghost Ship, Chen Qi had also thought of a temporary plan, which was the Water Elf No.3. Chen Qi had taught No.3 everything from sending distress signals to starting the engine and turning the ship''s bow! In case of trouble, No.3 would send a message to the machine inside the small houseboat. Now, the once timid No.3 could be considered an excellent little captain of the Ghost Ship. If No.3 couldn''t handle the task, he could simply leave it to his first mate and pharmacist, Fen. "I''m stuck with my class change task right now, so making contact with the lighthouse keepers of the Sea God Pirate Group is of utmost importance." As long as he could take out a mutated lighthouse keeper! All problems would be solved! The lighthouse keepers of the Sea God Pirate Group were in charge of dock safety and the comings and goings of ships. Therefore, finding a lighthouse keeper was not a difficult task. The key was how to approach them, as each lighthouse keeper was under strict protection. "Do I assassinate them, or find a way to replace them?" Chen Qi mused, falling into indecision. Right at that moment, the sea beneath his feet emitted an unusual sound! Before he could react, a tentacle grabbed his leg. "???" Chen Qi blinked. Tentacle grass, a type of special plant hidden beneath the sea, attacked any creature that entered its territory. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once entangled, one would continuously have their energy drained! It would be impossible to circulate Spiritual Power for a short time! This was a creature with extremely strong control abilities, and once afflicted, one''s combat prowess would greatly diminish! "Fen!" Chen Qi immediately alerted Fen. Tentacle grass often numbered more than ten! With him restrained, Fen would be next! If Fen were caught, they both would suffer severe injuries from the relentless thrashing tentacles. "I''ll do my best!" Fen reacted immediately, her Spiritual Power sensing completely unable to detect the tentacle grass beneath her feet. However, the tentacle grass moved abnormally fast, and Fen was still a step too slow. Splash! Two slippery tentacles emerged from the water, reaching for Fen''s fair feet and arms... Then, just as the tentacles were about to reach Fen''s feet, they suddenly halted, twisted a bit, and abruptly switched directions. The tentacles ignored Fen and surged toward Chen Qi. "..." "..." Why are they only grabbing me? Why not the Flower Witch? That''s not right! Chen Qi was suddenly startled as three tentacle grasses firmly gripped his feet, rendering him unable to break free for a moment. What a forceful grip! After Smiling Moon, these guys have stepped up a level! "This thing is troublesome..." Chen Qi pulled hard at his feet. Theoretically, with his perception, he shouldn''t be unable to react to a normal tentacle grass attack... Wait a second... Chen Qi paused abruptly, suddenly considering a possibility. This was a man-made trap! The tentacle grass trap was a tactic the Sea God Pirate Group took pride in! Legend had it that the famous Carol was once caught by this trick and blackmailed with a photo by Perle from the White Dove Newspaper. "Hide! It''s a trap!" Chen Qi immediately commanded. "???" Upon hearing this, Fen immediately jumped into the water and hid. Enjoy more content from empire And soon, a large battleship, stirring up massive waves, arrived at the reef with an imposing presence. On the prow, a pirate whose back was emblazoned with the emblem of the Sea Goddess, could barely contain the excitement on his face as he rubbed his hands: "These tentacles! Praise the Sea Goddess! We''ve caught a big one again!" Chapter 329 Welcome to the Territory of the Deep Sea Monster Sea God Pirate Group! The Flower Witch was in the water, struggling to hold her breath, curled up into a ball, trying to avoid detection. Chen Qi pulled his foot back, raised his head, and looked at the captain of the Sea God Pirate Group''s warship. The man had seaweed-like green hair, wore round frame glasses, sported a long twist braid, and also held a Tentacle Book in hand. Of course, the most eye-catching feature was his green, snake-like vertical pupils¡ªhe was the famed Captain Sea Snake, the patrol fleet commander of the nearby Sea God Pirate Group. A Third Rank Spiritual Power field, Book Master, a Mage¡ªhis tome was his core weapon. Though his eyes resembled those of a snake, his appearance was surprisingly stern... Chen Qi gauged the man''s strength and weakness. An average level of power. At this moment, the captain of the Sea God Pirate Group, Captain Sea Snake, glanced at the ship behind Chen Qi and excitedly said, "Brother, it''s Thursday today, nice weather, eh? Seems like you''ve got yourself entangled by tentacles, feeling all weak and limp in your limbs, right? Give me 500,000 Shell Coins! I''ll save you! And I''ll throw in a bottle of moisturizing cream!" The power of the tentacle grass wasn''t great; it was mainly the effect of a one minute of control. A one minute control effect! For 500,000 Shell Coins! That familiar feeling of camaraderie! The distinctive feature of Witch Sea! Chen Qi couldn''t help but get excited. As a little captain who had traveled far and wide, he hadn''t yet encountered one of Witch Sea''s signature elements¡ªextortion and robbery! In Witch Sea, when two unrelated ships of similar strength encounter each other, they generally don''t engage in battle. But if two ships came too close, then the stronger ship would undoubtedly demand a ''collision fee'' from the weaker one. It was the same with the Sea God Pirate Group. Although they controlled an area called the Mad Sea, it was a scenic place during the daytime. They also had a tourism business, allowing merchants, adventurers, Hunters, and Mechanics to reside on their islands. Additionally, because of Sea God Island''s unique geographical conditions, if the White Tower Federation wanted to enter Witch Sea, the Sea God Islands were a great stopping point, so their islands would have people from Shell Country as well as visitors from the White Tower Federation. To maintain the reputation of their islands and to attract new members, the Sea God Pirate Group generally didn''t launch attacks on ships unless they were from hostile factions. But not being able to make money from robbery didn''t mean they couldn''t make money from ''saving'' people. After flipping through the Bounty Order and confirming Chen Qi was a harmless good guy: "Oh, traveler from afar, let me tell you, these tentacles are utterly ruthless! If we don''t save you now, you might get strangled alive!" "You''re charging 500,000 Shell Coins just to deal with these lousy weeds?" Chen Qi retorted without any intention of paying. You don''t need to be polite when talking to pirates. And at the end of the day, these tentacle grasses were only sticking to him and wouldn''t cause any real harm. Sea Snake frowned and condescendingly said, "Right now, you''re powerless, and without us, how would you break free from the tentacles? We are your saviors." "Get lost!" Chen Qi mercilessly kicked away, freeing himself from the tentacles and then viciously kicked at the chunky, oversized tentacles. A kick! Followed by a fierce Qi Power kick! Through practice, Chen Qi had discovered that against the relentless attacks of sea beasts, as long as he was ruthless enough, cold-hearted enough, these clingy sea beasts would obediently scurry away! "?" At this, Captain Sea Snake shouted, "Don''t kick! This is a tentacle grass trap from Smiling Moon, it''ll go berserk!" "What did you say? I can''t hear you clearly!" Without hesitation, Chen Qi gave the tentacle grass another hard kick. Sea Snake said in horror, "Stop it! You will provoke their anger¡ª" However, by the time he said this, it was already too late! Clang! Clang! One after another, the tentacles turned a vivid red and awoke furiously from the sea, giving Sea Snake a big showdown. He kicks you, so why are you hitting me? Captain Sea Snake didn''t understand at all. Then, a terrifying forest of tentacles abruptly rose from the seabed, raging toward the warship, wrapping up about a dozen men on board! Moreover, to express their anger, the tentacles tightened around the ten men from head to toe, fervently siphoning Spiritual Power. Turtle bondage, tied up quite professionally... Chen Qi couldn''t help commenting, before turning to look at the Flower Witch hiding in the water. Your next chapter is on empire Well... Above the water surface, small bubbles gurgled up, and a little black flower of shock floated by¡ª Fortunately, Fen wasn''t injured by the angry tentacle grass... Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief, signaling Fen to run quickly, drew his black blade, and with a leap, landed on the deck. "Save, save me..." S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Among the tentacles, Captain Sea Snake stretched out a hand with effort. As a pirate who had consumed ''Deep Sea Protective Liquid,'' he had never imagined that he would be attacked by his own trap! He was firmly wrapped by the tentacles, his vitality rapidly depleting. Chen Qi, carrying his black blade, walked over and said amiably, "Dear, do you need help?" "I do, of course I do..." Sea Snake said with a choked voice. Chen Qi patted the hefty tentacle: "Rescue fee, 500,000 Shell Coins, ten people, 5 million, I''ll give you a 12% discount! Let''s make it a round number, 6 million Shell Coins!" How much? A discount? 6 million Shell Coins! Sea Snake''s eyes bulged at the words. Damn it, indeed there were no good people who came to their Sea God Islands! Chapter 330 Welcome to the Territory of the Deep Sea Monster_2 Chen Qi smiled and said, "When dealing with pirates, the pirate way is most suitable." "Want it?" Chen Qi gave the chubby tentacle a slap. "Want!" "Swear." Chen Qi added a sentence. All members of the Sea God Pirate Group are loyal followers of the Sea Goddess. They would not break the vows made under the skirt of the Sea Goddess. In their eyes, the Sea Goddess, an ancient deep-sea being, is an existence that must not be defied! "I swear! In the presence of the Sea Goddess, I''ll pay you! And thereafter, I''ll express my sincere gratitude to you!" Not bad... Chen Qi then patted the tentacle grasses again. At this moment, seeing Chen Qi approach them again, the tentacle grasses slowly twisted and placed these men in front of him. Almost there... Chen Qi used the back of the Black Blade, gathering his Qi Power, and smacked the tentacle grass forcefully. Boom! "Down!" Chen Qi commanded in an authoritative tone. Amidst the powerful wind of Qi Power, those tentacles he disliked instantly twisted and retreated into the depths of the sea. Bang! Bang! Bang! The members of the Sea God Pirate Group were also mercilessly dumped onto the ground. Captain Sea Snake''s sensation of choking at last ended, and he quickly took out the Tentacle Book, chanting a simple word in an ancient language: "Silence!" With that simple word, the Tentacle Book flipped through rapidly, and the tentacles under the water instantly calmed down. The Tentacle Book, a tome specifically for manipulating tentacle grasses, is a very useful and powerful weapon within the Sea God Pirate Group. Captain Sea Snake knelt down, wanting to give Chen Qi a punch, but then he remembered his promise: "Thank you." You''re thanking me, huh... Chen Qi walked over, rubbing his fingers: "Don''t need to thank me, just pay up!" Captain Sea Snake was stunned for a long time, grinding his teeth, he took out a backpack card, flipping through it and counting his money, he only had four million! "Hand over ten creeping shadows as compensation." Chen Qi pondered, then said with a smile. Creeping shadows are rare goods; combined with the twisted tentacle threads of the Sea God Pirate Group, they can craft the powerful talisman ''Tentacle''s Protection.'' As a Third-tier Transcendent, the other party undoubtedly killed plenty of shadow monsters last night. Explore more stories with empire That item, worth three hundred thousand Shell Coins each, lacked a unified market price for the time being. Moreover, if his next profession were to be a Lamp Keeper, he could completely follow an unorthodox path, that is, monster shadowization. Usually, because of the job traits of a Lamp Keeper, the correct skill tree relies on Lamp Phase comprehension to learn various light skills to fend off monsters in the dark and farm Skill Points. But in fact, there is another quite good approach, which is to give up specializing in Lamp Phase skills, and instead dual-train, learning a small number of shadow skills, to use shadows against shadows. Lamp Keepers who usually are responsible for protecting others in the night will directly become monsters that reap the lives of others. Lamp Keepers of the monster shadow school not only have strong survival abilities in the night but also possess extremely strong offensive capabilities. However, to follow this school, one urgently needs Shadow Phase insight and a large amount of Shadow Phase resources. And Chen Qi had obtained Shadow Phase insight during his Second-tier. And the nights of the Witch Sea produced a large amount of Shadow Phase resources. This path is feasible... Chen Qi concluded. Cannot break the vows... Captain Sea Snake, gritting his teeth, took out a box containing creeping shadows and handed it to Chen Qi. Not a bad harvest... Chen Qi happily accepted the money and the box. Then, as Captain Sea Snake came to his senses, he questioned: "Stranger, what are you here for?" Chen Qi pulled out his Second-tier Hunter certificate: "I am a Hunter. Recently, with war looming, I heard that the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group were fighting fiercely, and the Sea God Pirate Group is also gathering Hunters... There might be some fine business here!" "Also, I''ve contracted Sea Beast disease and was abandoned by the Navy, so I came here to seek a cure for Sea Beast disease from the Sea Goddess..." Hunter Association''s Hunters are extremely welcome in places like Sea God Island, a land filled with danger. With the identity of a Hunter, coupled with Sea Beast disease, being abandoned by the Navy, looking for a cure... Chen Qi, in a short sentence, directly stacked his identity BUFF to the max! Saying so, Chen Qi, without any hesitation, stripped off his clothes to reveal the muscular torso beneath and the spider-like blue patterns on his back. "Join us, the Sea God Pirate Group?" Captain Sea Snake blinked and swallowed hard. Nothing could be a better entry ticket to the Sea God Pirate Group than this spider-like blue pattern! Within the Sea God Pirate Group, Sea Beast disease is not an ailment but a sacred blessing! He bowed to the tentacle grass on the seabed and said: "Alright! Visitor, there''s no problem. Tell me your name, and once we verify your identity, you can join us. In the meantime, you can stay on Sea God Island..." Entering the territory of the Sea God Pirate Group was unexpectedly simple... Chen Qi muttered to himself. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi got up, returned to his own vessel, and quietly gazed at the vast sea in the distance. This is a good place to grow. I hope the next time we meet, my strength will have surpassed Fen by far... Chen Qi glanced at Fen below the water and at the reef that he and the Flower Witch had agreed upon, lowered his small houseboat, then followed the warships into the harbor of Sea God Island. After Chen Qi left, the Flower Witch poked her head out of the water. I must also possess the strength to protect others... Fen, holding the Water Elf No. 2, looked toward the distant Chen Qi with complex eyes. ... ... The battle between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group dragged on, and the Navy, because of the attack on the Bonfire Energy Company, vented all their fury upon Sea God Island. Chapter 331 Welcome to the Territory of the Deep Sea Monster_3 The Navy has already taken an oath¡ªif the Sea God Pirate Group doesn''t return the materials from Bonfire Energy Company, what follows will be the fiery flames of war from the heavens! And Bonfire Energy Company will also dispatch its newest type of destruction Mecha! A coming war has the common folk in a state of panic, but at this moment, the faces of everyone on Sea God Island are brimming with joyous smiles, as if they have already defeated the Navy. All of this was because of yesterday''s Smiling Moon, under that crimson moonlight, the strength of the Sea Beasts greatly increased! In their eyes, this was a blessing from the gods, and soon they would receive the protection of the Sea Goddess. "The Sea God Pirate Group is developing quite well." Chen Qi looked around, complimenting them. Sea God Island has a lighthouse built of piled-up columns; in the nearby waters, there are many tentacle weed traps, and on the beaches, there are a thousand powerful cannons. Captain Sea Snake laughed proudly: "Of course, the power we, the Sea God Pirate Group, possess is beyond your imagination." "Come now, since you''re from the Hunter Association, you should know the rules of the Hunter Association. It''s the same for the hunters and pirates on Sea God Island." Captain Sea Snake welcomed Chen Qi very warmly. In fact, their leader originally had plans to recruit a Hunter Group. The hunters of the Hunter Association were already a bunch of formidable desperados. Now, the hunters of the White Tower Federation, along with many other wild Hunter Groups, have agreed to help fight against the wrath of the Navy. Captain Sea Snake took Chen Qi into a bar, which inside, was very similar to the mission hall of the Hunter Association. On the walls, there were lots of Bounty Orders. Find your next read on empire Navy Admirals, Fenrir, Flower Witch, Bonfire Energy Company''s third-level employees... The bar was packed to the brim, mainly consisting of about fifty percent pirates, thirty percent hunters from Shell Country, and twenty percent hunters from the White Tower Federation. And the quality was rather high, with a total headcount of over three hundred people, and no fewer than ten Third Rank hunters! And the reason for such a high-quality pool of hunters was their Bounty Orders. The rewards, besides the standard Shell Coins, also included Contribution Points. Contribution Points could be exchanged for special items, and these special items far surpassed the rewards offered by the Black Mine City Hunter Association. Flesh implants, bone armors, adorable sea mud pets, rare card prototypes, and books of release... These were all good things that could enhance the power of a Third-order Transcendent. Captain Sea Snake smiled: "See, the foundation of our Sea God Pirate Group; we are capable of attracting strong hunters. I truly don''t know how the Navy dares declare war on us!" sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such strong confidence... Chen Qi thought to himself: "Captain, relying on these disloyal mercenaries to defeat the united Navy and the war Mechas of Bonfire Energy Company is extremely dangerous." Oh? Captain Sea Snake didn''t argue, and smiling, he said: "Yes, it''s a necessary choice, not everyone has faith in the Sea Goddess, and the true loyalists in the Sea God Pirate Group are limited. But in the end, we need a group of people to stand before us until we create the perfect creature. As long as someone stands before us, even for just a short while, waiting for their arrival, we will be victorious! And we will also give them sufficient reward." Them... Chen Qi blinked. Captain Sea Snake smiled mysteriously saying to Chen Qi: "Welcome to the territory of the deep-sea monsters, distant Hunter. Take a look, the store we''ve set up especially for monsters, do you see anything you want?" Chen Qi walked over, looking at the Contribution Points shop on the wall. Werewolf Occupation Cards, Writhing Shadows'' Touch, Floral Appearance mutation potions... Suddenly, a blank card emanating a dark aura caught his eye. Chapter 332 White Tower Hunter Blank card... Chen Qi''s eyes lit up involuntarily. Enjoy more content from empire A blank card was often a special drop from the Void Phase, Shadow Phase, or crack in the Book Phase. It could serve as a model for skill cards, occupation cards, one-time cards, or backpack cards. A cardmaker needed blank cards to create new cards. Ordinary cardmaker apprentices had the ability to mass-produce blank cards, but cards with Nature Form power needed to rely on specific monster drops. And a blank card emitting black gas had two possibilities. First, it was a blank card with the Shadow Phase attribute. Second, it was a card with the Void Phase. Of course, there was another possibility... Chen Qi widened his eyes. Under his strong inspiration, he could feel the extremely suppressed spiritual power of the Shadow Phase, mixed with extremely calm spiritual power, constantly emanating. This blank card possessed both Nature Forms. Although it only had one more Nature Form, in terms of rarity, the rarity of a Void Shadow Phase blank card was fifty times that of a single Nature Form skill card. A Void Shadow Phase blank card had powerful spatial attributes. Paired with the creeping shadow produced in the Witch Sea, even an ordinary book hammer phase cardmaker apprentice could create a powerful ground card weapon, the Forest of Creeping Shadow Tentacles. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Subsequently, if one delved into the Shadow Phase, they could even develop Shadow Release techniques, like Tentacle Surge. Third Rank book phase, hammer phase, and heart phase transcenders had already started mass-producing units: the small steam mechanical soldiers of the hammer phase, the beast herd flow of the heart phase beast tamer, and the ground flow of the book phase transcenders. The Tentacle Surge was a very strong ground card skill. With just one card, one could withstand the shadow beast monster attacks under the Smiling Moon. The Void Shadow Phase blank card was a special drop after Smiling Moon. Killing a Third Rank strength book, shadow phase monster had only a one percent drop rate. To think one would appear in this place. Currently, many people should not yet know the value of this blank card... Chen Qi propped his chin, excitedly asking: "I want that blank card. What level of task do I need to complete?" Captain Sea Snake squinted his eyes, pondered, and said: "A blank card with the Shadow Phase, the Shadow Tide is coming soon. Let me think, since you''re a newcomer, you can either maintain the tentacle grass or help our Sea God Pirate Group build defensive works to withstand the Shadow Tide." Captain Sea Snake curled his lips and pointed to another reward: "You might want to swap it for Sea Muddy. This is our specialty product, a mud-shaped creature that can cover your whole body. Long-term use will not only let you experience an unprecedented feeling of comfort but also give you a special fragrance, making it less likely for sea beasts to attack." As he said this, Captain Sea Snake hugged himself with both hands, his face turning red, showing a look of comfort! "???" You can say that, but don''t make such weird gestures... Chen Qi glanced at Captain Sea Snake. This guy had various pet motifs on his clothes, apart from the Sea Goddess on his back: water elves, tentacle grass, sea snakes, little seahorses, and so on. He was an ocean-type pet beast enthusiast. And he had not noticed the specialty of the blank card at all. Hmm, he did not even care about it in the slightest... Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: "I''ll take the task of maintaining the tentacle grass. I''ll take two tasks first." Tentacle grass was a special sea beast that was extremely prone to agitation. In most people''s eyes, this was a highly dangerous job; a slight mistake and you''d be tied up by tentacles. This was a laborious task requiring strength. But for Chen Qi, the difficulty was less than collecting herbs from sea beasts with Little Crow. No, it did not even require his effort at all. He had six water elves; one water elf could maintain one plot of tentacle grass. He alone could maintain six plots of tentacle grass! No, considering water elves only needed to rest four hours out of twenty-four... If he squeezed their rest time down to two hours, his water elves could cover all the tentacle grass plots near Sea God Island! Chen Qi said decisively: "I''ll take two plots!" "Two plots, that will take at least twelve hours of your time. This is a labor-intensive job that no one is willing to do..." This was a laborious task... Captain Sea Snake showed a look of admiration: "Alright! Brother, seeing that you''re suffering from sea beast disease and still so diligent, I''ll give you the reward in advance." "???" Chen Qi widened his eyes. Captain Sea Snake puffed out his chest, said something to the person in charge, then took out the blank card and handed it to Chen Qi: "This card is of no use to us; take it! Work hard! In the future, follow us, and you''ll be part of our family. We''ll make sure you rise to the Third Rank!" Captain Sea Snake smiled inwardly. His spirit power perception could clearly sense Chen Qi''s spirit power field. Among the second-order, Chen Qi''s spirit power field was already quite formidable. Under normal circumstances, a Shadow Phase blank card could at most sell for ten thousand shell coins! Spending ten thousand shell coins to lure a competent Second Order Transcendent with a big promise and increase his loyalty was quite a bargain. More importantly, the difficulty of maintaining one plot of tentacle grass was actually quite high, needing ten thousand shell coins anyway. In the end, he earned an extra ten thousand shell coins for nothing. [You have obtained a Void Shadow Phase blank card.] Just like that... Chen Qi found it hard to believe and accepted the card. The Sea God Pirate Group did not even know the immense value of their shop items. The Sea God Pirate Group indeed was a ramshackle operation... Chen Qi took the card and straightforwardly said: Chapter 333 White Tower Hunter_2 "Right, Captain Sea Snake, to be honest, I want to become a third-tier Lamp Keeper. Is there any way?" "Lamp Keeper¡­ I think¡­ Hmm?" Captain Sea Snake suddenly widened his eyes. The Hunter before him actually wanted to become a Lamp Keeper! Every Lamp Keeper is an important part of the island''s security forces. Especially after Smiling Moon, as Shadow Tide strikes, the night brings intermittent, dangerous lunatic ramblings. The status of Lamp Keepers had been infinitely elevated, their strength determining the safety of Sea God Island at night! One could even say that Lamp Keepers are the gatekeepers of the island! The status of this position is higher than that of his own as a pirate captain! Captain Sea Snake put away the grinning expression on his face: "You''re not an undercover agent sent by other pirate groups, are you?" Without the surveillance of Lamp Keepers, at night, tentacle grass formations, black mud traps, and sea vortex traps, all meticulously laid out, could be dismantled by hostile forces. Giving the Lamp Keeper''s position to an outsider is like handing over the keys to one''s house! S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the end of the day, Chen Qi is but an unknown newcomer! Chen Qi earnestly replied: "How could that be? I am a Transcendent of the ''Principles of the Lantern''; what I desire is not the position of Lamp Keeper, but the Occupation Card of a Lamp Keeper. To be honest, I''ve been stuck at second-tier for too long and urgently need a path to promotion." "A path to promotion¡­" Captain Sea Snake pondered for a long time: "Distant Hunter, after Smiling Moon, the value of a third-tier Lamp Phase Occupation Card has exceeded your imagination! Unless you have connections, you can only strive for it yourself. The only way I can think of is defeating the Lunatic Devotee¡ªthe Shadow of the Lantern¡ªbut that chance is very slim, and your strength¡­ is not enough¡­" Under the current circumstances, without the support of a third-order Transcendent, a second-order Transcendent could not possibly obtain a third-tier Occupation Card... Captain Sea Snake added: "Of course, there is another choice. You join the Sea God Pirate Group officially and work for the group for three months. After that, based on your performance, perhaps the leader might bestow upon you an Occupation Card for a Lamp Keeper." Chen Qi asked: "Lunatic Devotee? Shadow of the Lantern?" Undoubtedly, the Shadow of the Lantern was the very target he had been longing for! A lunatic Lamp Keeper! When speaking of this person, Captain Sea Snake couldn''t help but frown: "He was originally a lighthouse keeper at our Stone Lighthouse, but twenty days ago, after predicting the Descent of Smiling Moon, he fell into lunacy, abandoning his faith in the Sea Goddess and turning to worship the Lantern Death God." "Before he left, he swore that after Smiling Moon, he would kill everyone on Sea God Island, and indeed, just yesterday, he teamed up with a Shadow Beast to hunt a commercial vessel in the dark of night, causing us to lose fifty million Shell Coins, thirty crew members, and five second-tier Transcendents like you..." "Moreover, he has sworn that once the Shadow Tide descends, he will let Sea God Island experience the terror of the Shadow Tide!" As he said this, Captain Sea Snake''s pupils constricted, revealing a snake-like threatening stare, trying to dissuade Chen Qi from his thoughts. A BOSS in the Shadow Tide¡­ Chen Qi pondered. Shadow Tide is a special kind of catastrophe that occurs after Smiling Moon. Simply put, it is when Shadow Beasts that fear the light and cannot find food gather together to launch a horrifying collective onslaught! The scale of these Shadow Beast tides is immense. And they typically aim for places dense with people and light, with islands on the vast sea becoming the central targets of the Shadow Beast tide. A powerful Shadow Tide can destroy an entire city, a truly terrifying catastrophe. The Shadow Tide of Sea God Island, combined with a Grade C Shadow crack, is the largest Shadow Beast tide scale within a month after Smiling Moon! Discover exclusive content at empire A Shadow Tide combined with a crack is essentially a special type of crack! "A large-scale Shadow Tide..." Chen Qi frowned. Captain Sea Snake crossed his arms: "Yes, a large-scale Shadow Tide. Otherwise, why do you think our Sea God Pirate Group is recruiting so many mercenaries? Unquestionably, that guy will appear when the Shadow Tide arises. If you''re lucky enough¡­ No, forget it! Brother, you''re just a second-tier Transcendent; you won''t be able to beat the hundred or so third-tier Hunters that we''ve brought in!" "Sniping kills..." Chen Qi closed his eyes. Defeating a lunatic Lamp Keeper with his current strength is not a problem. But the key is that the Lamp Keeper, as a BOSS during the Shadow Tide, could very likely be killed by other Hunters. At that time, the issue becomes a contest for the killing blow! Is there any way¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment. It''s simple, just kill him before the BOSS appears in the Shadow Tide. Chen Qi murmured silently: "Captain Sea Snake, it seems you are worried about the Shadow Tide. I''d like to apply for a mission to investigate the origin of the Tide." As this statement was made, the Hunters resting nearby and the pirates of the Sea God Pirate Group all cast surprised looks in his direction. "Ah?" Captain Sea Snake wore an incredulous expression. Investigating the origins of the Shadow Tide is an extremely dangerous and important mission; it''s like a soldier storming straight into the enemy''s headquarters. Yet, this mission is also critically important. If it''s possible to detect the scale of the Shadow Tide and its attack routes before its onset, the difficulty faced when confronting the Shadow Tide will be substantially reduced. Assigning a dangerous and arduous task to a rookie who has no understanding is Captain Sea Snake''s style, but at this moment, he couldn''t help but ask: Chapter 334 White Tower Hunter_3 "Why? Have you lost your mind?" "I am a Light Phase Transcendent, with the ability to handle Shadow Beasts, and I need a lot of creeping shadow materials myself." Chen Qi said expressionlessly: "If I want to become a true Light Seer, I must have the courage to ignore the difficulties and delve into the dark." As he spoke, Chen Qi pretentiously added: "And I think, if Sea God Island becomes my home in the future, then I must also have the courage to protect it." Home... Captain Sea Snake didn''t know how to control his expression. He had only seen Chen Qi as a naive and background-less victim to exploit, preparing to assign him dangerous and tough missions, and to drain his value. However, he had never imagined that before he even began the brainwashing, Chen Qi had already considered Sea God Island his home! And he was willing to go, on his own initiative, into the source of the shadow tide to detect the enemy! What a good person, I misjudged him... Captain Sea Snake felt a profound sense of remorse internally. The surrounding Hunters also showed expressions of admiration and whispered amongst themselves. "A Second-order Transcendent daring to undertake such a dangerous job." "Who is he? A defector from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau?" "Seems like a Chef, a newcomer..." "A second-tier newcomer daring to enter the Shadow Beast tide? Isn''t he afraid of death? The origin of the Shadow Beast tide is reportedly populated by hundreds of thousands, even millions of Shadow Beasts!" "A newcomer, huh? Didn''t the Sea God Pirate Group brainwash him? That cult leader really does considerable harm." "Keep your voice down." The crowd shook their heads, but most of the Hunters displayed a supportive attitude. Experience more content on empire You see, the more information about the Shadow Beast tide, the safer they would be! With utmost respect, Captain Sea Snake placed his hands on Chen Qi''s shoulders: "Brother, what''s your name?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi said: "Qi." With a tone full of gratitude, Captain Sea Snake said: "Qi, brother! Brave man! I''ll immediately give you the location of the origin of the Shadow Beast tide, to be honest, according to our meteorological tower, the shadow tide will launch a total assault on Sea God Island within three days! And only five people are participating in the detection! Your information could save thousands of lives here!" "Hmm, what''s the reward..." Chen Qi asked. With an excited tone, Captain Sea Snake said: "Three million Shell Coins for the reward! Brother, furthermore, I''ll give you the forbidden knowledge exclusive to our Sea God Pirate Group!" Three million Shell Coins, not bad... Chen Qi was pleased internally, as he was low on money right now. Adding more, Captain Sea Snake said: "Oh, and brother, if you really pull this off! I''ll also give you the sea mud I use for my daily bath!" Is this supposed to be a pet I can give away... Chen Qi said: "No need." "Then I''ll give you the sea mud used by the Holy Maiden of our Sea God Cult for her baths..." "Um... no need for that either..." What is your obsession with sea mud... Chen Qi was speechless. Without hesitation, Captain Sea Snake handed over the sea chart marked with the origin of the tide to Chen Qi. A bit of danger here, I wonder if Fen has left yet... Chen Qi took the map and planned his trip. Just then, a somewhat playful female voice interrupted his thoughts: "Little brother, if you can truly provide information about the shadow tide, we at the Tower of Books are also willing to make a card for you for free." That voice... Chen Qi looked towards the source. The speaking woman, sitting on a high stool, swayed her wine glass, smiling serenely as she watched him. She had silver-white hair, long white eyebrows, a straight nose, and wore a simplistic white Hunter uniform, yet she looked exceptionally noble and elegant. Beside her, sat five other Hunters in the same white uniforms, their expressions cold. White Tower Federation, Hunters from the Tower of Books. Chapter 335 Shadow of the Lantern White Tower Federation, free card-making, free... Chen Qi looked towards the other party. Usually, making a Third Rank Occupation Card would cost a hundred thousand Shell Coins, and if the creator was highly skilled, the price could rise between three hundred thousand and five hundred thousand Shell Coins. Of course, in Shell Country, highly skilled Cardmakers were rare, belonging to the typical rich, yet hard to find category. Free card-making was considered a decent small gain. "Free" often implied danger... Chen Qi carefully scrutinized the other party. Apart from studying abroad An, this was his first time conversing with someone from the White Tower Federation in this world. Aside from the Hunter''s uniform, the other person had two silver droplets hanging from their ears. Mercury drops, encountered a bigwig again... Chen Qi silently lamented. Shell Country''s famous Cardmaker Melanie, codename, Mercury Hunter. From the attire and presence, the Transcendent in front of him was just an ordinary Second-order Transcendent. But in reality, White Tower Hunters excelled in hiding their own Spiritual Power fields; the true strength of these six people was most likely Third Rank. Mercury Hunter Melanie, fond of reading, newspapers, card-making, pranking others, plus hunting spies, seeking Witches, and a range of valuable goods. Like a Gray Mouse, Melanie was a young president of the Hunter Association, a mentor to many newcomers. At Third Rank, she had mastered multiple powerful release techniques, one step away from Legend, extremely dangerous. Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire Melanie gently swirled the wine glass in her hand, raising her eyebrows: "Little brother, you seem to need a learned and powerful Cardmaker; if you really manage to obtain the information on Shadow Tide, I am willing to make cards for you for free." Chen Qi pondered for a moment. The card-making level in the White Tower Federation was very high. Cardmakers, in other countries, were just an auxiliary profession, but in the White Tower Federation, they were a terrifying fighting force. White Tower Federation''s Cardmakers possessed stronger power; they could create many powerful and dangerous cards and mastered the techniques of fighting with cards. Due to the investment in Transcendent resources, eighty percent of White Tower Cardmakers had formidable combat capabilities, hence, they were also known as Cardmasters. Getting to know a White Tower Cardmaker was quite a good thing... However, the other party actually thought I could get information... Chen Qi thought: "I hope you won''t regret it." "Of course, I won''t, may you succeed, little brother." Melanie squinted her eyes, smiling. Chen Qi shook his head inwardly. Although getting to know a White Tower Hunter''s Cardmaker was not a bad thing, the other party''s motives were undoubtedly impure. As expected, their purpose, like mine, was for the Sea God Pirate Group''s Deep Blue Fire and the Witch Relics. These six people, all competitors. In subsequent encounters, I must remain vigilant... Chen Qi pocketed the map, following Captain Sea Snake, he left the area. After leaving, Melanie and others also departed, heading to the Sea God Pirate Group''s guest house. Inside the guest house, a White Tower Hunter curiously asked: "Captain Melanie, why did you agree to make a card for that Hunter just now? A Second-tier Hunter can''t possibly get any information on Shadow Tide." Melanie hesitated for a moment, then spoke: "Well, because I took a liking to him." "Captain???" Melanie''s lips curled up: "Just kidding, my inspiration tells me that his strength far surpasses that of an ordinary Second-order Transcendent. Additionally, considering his rookie status, doesn''t our plan precisely lack a lure, someone who can attract firepower? Given our current situation, nurturing a noticeable decoy is an excellent choice. Moreover, if he really can get information on Shadow Tide, it would also be beneficial for us! After all, Shadow Tide is a tremendously rich experience. Therefore, we might as well make contact first, offer him some benefits." Melanie smiled, confident in using the resources of the White Tower Federation to pull Chen Qi into their adventure team, to become a decoy. Can that guy really come back alive... The White Tower Hunter thought to himself, but still forced a smile and said: "Brilliant insight, Captain!" ... ... The next day, in the middle of the night. After handing over to Captain Sea Snake, Chen Qi went to the shipyard, spent a hundred thousand Shell Coins for renovations, and another two hundred thousand Shell Coins to equip the small houseboat with a stronger triple-screw propeller. Although the Ghost Ship was powerful, small boats were safer and more stealthy in many waters. After upgrading the small houseboat, Chen Qi assigned Water Elves number five and six to deal with the tentacle grass. The task of maintaining tentacle grass was very simple, mainly involving going to the root of the tentacle grass, clearing these fish spines, and applying a layer of oil to the tentacle grass. Both deep-sea creatures, tentacle grass wouldn''t randomly attack Water Elves; with the Water Elves'' craftsmanship, covering two areas was more than sufficient. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the end, Chen Qi spent another hundred thousand Shell Coins to purchase ten high-strength waterproof spherical lights, then stuffed them into the stomachs of number one and three, briefly evolving them into Light Elves. He then spent another two hundred thousand Shell Coins to buy one hundred bright bullets from Magic Bullet Company. Though pricey, it was an essential item against the Shadow... Chen Qi picked up the sniper rifle, loading the bullets. Must find and kill the Shadow of the Lantern before nightfall... Chen Qi silently said to himself. Chapter 336 Shadow of the Lantern_2 After dealing with a series of events, Chen Qi set sail in the dawn''s first light, heading towards the origin of the shadow entities. ... ... Noon, within the Sea God Island waters, Black Forest Island. Under the huge canopy of trees, a scouting expedition team was frantically fleeing, holding lanterns and frequently glancing back. Behind them, beast-like noises could be heard from time to time. Forest Island was an island densely covered with trees. The fluffy tree leaves formed a huge, dark cloak that buried the entire island in darkness. Before attacking, the shadow entities needed a dwelling, and this island, undoubtedly, became the most suitable abode for them. The expedition team consisted of five people, all second-order Transcendents. They were here for the one million Shell Coins promised by the Sea God Pirate Group. Upon arrival, the team captain was overjoyed, thinking they had received a simple detection task! After all, according to reports, shadow beasts could not approach light. But now, he couldn''t help but say with a trembling voice, "Is, is he still there?" As a Blade Phase soldier who had activated the Courage Skill, the team captain was still trembling uncontrollably. "Captain, I don''t know. I feel like they are always there, as soon as our lanterns go out!" In the forest, fierce winds blew as if countless dark hands were trying to snatch the lantern from his grip. "Damn Sea God Pirate Group! If it weren''t for the flames they promised, I wouldn''t be here! If it weren''t for that damn debt collector!" The team captain gnashed his teeth. He was a Hunter who had completed three C-tier Crack missions and twenty D-tier missions, brushing with death numerous times. His family was once a well-known mining merchant in the Moonstone Islands and had even turned down a marriage alliance with the mayor of Maro Town. However, after the Crack Tide, due to greed, he and his friends borrowed thirty million Shell Coins from the Bank of Shell Country but were unable to repay, and his entire family of fifty became indebted to the debt collectors. Why? Why must I repay the money, why must I come to this godforsaken place, why can''t I have my freedom, if I just ran away, I wouldn''t be dying! The more the team captain thought, the more furious and regretful he became: "The family had the capability to handle this; I should have pursued my freedom!!" He had had enough of this exhausting life. As a graduate of the Bei Country Royal University, he was supposed to be searching the great sea for his love, for his legendary path. "I want to become a legend, even if it means betraying everyone! Once I''m a legend, no one can stop me!" The team captain said through clenched teeth. Suddenly, three whips flew out of the darkness, ensnaring the four team members behind him, and then forcefully pierced into their chests. Dark red blood splashed onto the team captain''s face in an instant. They were a moment too slow, and that moment decided their life or death! In the darkness ahead, a tall, pitch-black figure with a large scythe approached him. "Light! Light! Light!" The team leader held out the lantern, attempting to block the monster before him! All shadow beasts were afraid of the light! However, the creature disregarded the brightness, appearing even more excited. The next moment, a slender arm grabbed his head, lifted the scythe, and like mowing grass, dark red blood spattered everywhere. Bang! The five people were carelessly thrown to the ground. In the span of a breath, wolf-like shadow beasts surged out from the darkness, their tails wagging happily. After dealing with the five men, the tall figure bent over, extinguished the lantern with the scythe, and looked towards the entrance of the forest. He faintly heard, coming from afar, the cries of the weak. ... ... "Ha! Ha! Ha! (Get lost! Get lost! Don''t come near the master! Do you know who my master is?)" "Hiss! Hiss! Hiss! (I am a deep-sea monster! A fearsome beast!)" Inside Black Forest, Water Elf No. 1 and Water Elf No. 3 were trying hard to puff up their bodies, hopping and jumping on either side of Chen Qi, chasing the shadow beasts in the darkness and biting at them. Water Elf No. 1 and Water Elf No. 3 were crammed full of spherical lamps; they themselves had become sufficient mobile light sources. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, they were Light Elves! Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire Chen Qi held the lantern, with Meat Cutting Bone Breaking strapped to his waist, ready to fight at any moment. In Chen Qi''s hand was a divine artifact from the seasoned Transcendent in the White Cloak, one of the finest lanterns from the Witch Sea. With this lantern, even the giant beasts among the shadow beasts wouldn''t dare to approach him carelessly. Therefore, in Chen Qi''s view, the only enemy on this trip was the Shadow of the Lantern mentioned in the intelligence reports. The deranged Transcendent would not miss an opportunity to hunt me down... Chen Qi thought silently. As long as he patrolled the edge of the Black Forest, encountering the Shadow of the Lantern was just a matter of time. However, time was a big problem. Chen Qi furrowed his brow; the current time was the afternoon, and there was just over an hour before nightfall. Once night fell, it wouldn''t be just about killing the Shadow of the Lantern¡ªstaying alive would be a problem in itself. Under the overwhelming number of shadow beasts, even the daylight lantern would not last for too long. "Wa wa wa wa! (Shadow beasts! You''re too weak! Try to kill us if you dare!)" "Waku waku! (You feeble creatures, don''t you even dare to come near us!)" Chapter 337 Shadow of the Lantern_3 The large and small Water Elves were playing exceptionally happily. "Stop attracting hatred, my dear little ones," Chen Qi spoke, "Come back, night is falling!" Bang! Suddenly, a slender foot stretched out from the darkness and fiercely stomped on Water Elf Number One. The powerful force of the foot instantly flattened Water Elf along with the light bulb inside it into a meat patty. Crack! Next was Number Three! In the blink of an eye, the two arrogant and overbearing Water Elves turned into meat patties! Ignoring the light, Shadow of the Lantern... Chen Qi lifted his head to gaze at the enormous entity before him. His figure was huge, bent at the waist, holding a giant black scythe; his entire body was covered in black, as if clad in a layer of armor. The scythe still bore fresh blood. Drip! Drip! Shadow of the Lantern gripped the scythe with both hands, emitting an almost crazed sound: "Would you like me to send you off?" "Ah, finally found you!" Lucky, no, perhaps the Water Elf''s taunting did great service... Chen Qi drew out his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, the Residual Fire Touch covered him like a tide. "Second-tier strength, deep blue flames..." What remained of Shadow of the Lantern''s sanity immediately analyzed the situation at hand. Bang! Darkness moved! Almost in the next instant, Shadow of the Lantern covered his entire body with a black wind, then his speed increased fivefold! The crazed man obtained powerful movement skills through his dealings with Shadow Beasts! So fast... Chen Qi didn''t hesitate and decisively activated Super Sensation. Under Chen Qi''s feet, a wave rapidly spread out for several meters, forming a circle. In that moment, Chen Qi''s sensory world underwent earth-shattering changes, an unprecedented experience appeared before his eyes. Super Sensation! It greatly enhances the perception of high-speed objects! In such a state, Chen Qi could easily catch bullets. Behind! Bang! Behind Chen Qi, black smoke arose, forming two new translucent tentacles, which then fiercely wrapped around the scythe coming from Shadow of the Lantern. The scythe fiercely hit Chen Qi, but a layer of incredibly tenacious black Qi absorbed most of the attack! This is Steel Qi! Powerful sensing coupled with Steel Qi''s powerful defense, the attack from Shadow of the Lantern was completely within his defensive range. Chen Qi immediately seized the moment to counterattack, the tentacles on his back grabbed Shadow of the Lantern, then swung him like tossing a chicken, violently smashing him against a huge tree. Blade Breathing Technique! Whoosh! Under the mighty Qi Power. With his heart pounding wildly, Chen Qi''s feet suddenly shattered, rapidly stepping out a Shadow Step, then he picked up the raging Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, and fiercely attacked Shadow of the Lantern! "Slash slash slash slash slash!" "Die!" In that instant, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking clashed with the scythe, sparking flashes like flint dust! The blade shadows intertwined in the air into a dense net, each clash bursting out dazzling sparks, frightening the surrounding Shadow Beasts into retreating. However, Blade Breathing Technique plus Steel Qi! The powerful burst from these two skills intensified Chen Qi''s offensive, while Shadow of the Lantern grew increasingly weaker. "Not enough stamina, monster!" Chen Qi laughed loudly and intensified his assault. This is the explosive power of Blade Breathing Technique! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You!" Disbelief filled the eyes of Shadow of the Lantern. He was insane, supposed to become stronger, and yet now, the madman was being rubbed against a tree by a Second-order Transcendent! Shadow. Madness Wave! A burst of Spiritual Power exploded from Shadow of the Lantern like a huge wave, violently shaking the surroundings! "I have already stepped into..." Shadow of the Lantern was about to retaliate, but found that Chen Qi had already formed a defensive stance with his blade. As if he had prepared for this move all along. "Sacrifice My Flesh..." Chen Qi''s eyes flashed crimson, he didn''t dodge but instead, using the blade, bore the hit relying on Steel Qi. A wave after wave of oppressively heavy Shadow Wolves struck Chen Qi! "Break Bones!" "What kind of move is this..." Shadow of the Lantern tried to gather a more powerful move. Blade Release. Slash! Accompanied by a piercing whoosh, birds scattered flying out of the forest. Read latest chapters at My Virtual Library Empire Chen Qi fiercely drew his blade, slicing not only the giant body of Shadow of the Lantern but also the three massive trees behind him. Chapter 338 Good News on Landing Whoosh¡ª¡ª A gigantic cracking sound echoed, as if a massive beast was roaring. A single slash! Amid the falling tree''s smoke, Chen Qi''s strong right leg stomped on the broken body of the Shadow of the Lantern. The Shadow of the Lantern''s eyes were wide open, struggling to lift its hand towards Chen Qi. "Why..." "Why, I still have moves I haven''t used, why, not give me a chance..." One slice killed you, and you still want to use your ultimate move? Delusional fool... Chen Qi''s eyes were cold as he fiercely stomped down, shattering the Shadow of the Lantern''s form to pieces. A black hole appeared on the ground, splattering black blood. This was his Blade Release, a powerful skill capable of killing a Third-tier Transcendent in one blow. The only drawback of Sacrifice My Flesh was that, before releasing Blade Release, he had to endure the opponent''s attack. If unable to withstand it, he would die before releasing ''Break My Bones''. However, combined with the passive defense of Steel Qi, in the defensive state of Sacrifice My Flesh, Chen Qi''s body could even withstand an ordinary Blade Release. Compared to the first time he used Blade Release, when his whole body boiled on the verge of death, Chen Qi now, although his whole body burned, felt incredibly excited. The Shadow of the Lantern was dead. Till its death, it never unleashed its ultimate move. Chen Qi flicked the black blood off his blade. Normally, in a frenzy, a madman''s body would deform and swell, evolving into a more terrifying creature, also known as the second stage. His attack was so high that the second stage disappeared directly. "Wuwuwu (Master, save me...)" "Wuwuwu (Master, I''m going to, to perish...)" Water Elf Number One and Water Elf Number Three called out for help. "Coming, coming." Chen Qi dropped his cold expression, like a professional nanny, walked to the water elves, took out a water bottle filled with seawater, poured it on the water elves, then gently rubbed their heads, placing light bulbs above them. Bang! With the rubbing, the water elves gradually swelled, restoring their large form! Luckily, water elves were highly resilient pet beasts; as long as they weren''t faced with high-temperature attacks, they could almost always recover. Next, Chen Qi stood up, taking out a small knife. He had two things to do. First, loot the gear. Second, scan the details of the shadow tide. "Watch my surroundings, don''t let shadow beasts approach me." Chen Qi instructed the water elves. "Wakuwaku (Yes! Master!)" "Wuwuwuwu! (No approaching! Shadow beasts!)" Number One and Number Three perked up again, hopping around, driving away nearby shadow beasts. Let''s start looting... Chen Qi eagerly crouched down. As the death occurred, the Shadow of the Lantern began to burn continuously, eventually forming a special golden powder. Upon death, a madman''s body automatically disintegrated, leaving special extraordinary resources. Chen Qi first picked up the conspicuous black scythe. [Great Scythe of Shadows: Nature Form: Shadow Description: A weapon made from Creeping Shadow, boasts impressive durability, and enhances Shadow Phase power by 20% on attacks. Note: While wielding this weapon, total spiritual power increases by 20%, spiritual power strength by 20%, but it will continuously drain spiritual value and life value, inducing dark and terrifying desires.] A weapon made from Creeping Shadow, not of much use to me. However, it could be dismantled. One Great Scythe of Shadows should dismantle into 8 to 10 Creeping Shadows. Creating the Forest of Tentacles requires as many as fifty Creeping Shadows, with a maximum capacity of one hundred. The more Creeping Shadows, the stronger the power! Without hesitation, Chen Qi placed the Great Scythe of Shadows into his backpack card. Discover more content at My Virtual Library Empire Then Chen Qi''s eyes lit up, focusing on the golden powder. Chen Qi took out a spoon, carefully scooping up the powder, and placed it into a paper packet. [You obtained Powder of the Lamp Keeper: Nature Form: Scale, Lamp Description: Powder of the Lamp Keeper, can be used to make Lamp Keeper cards, or diluted and used as material for Lamp Phase Scale!] An unremarkable description, but an exceptionally valuable herb. Finally got it! Chen Qi felt incredibly excited. With the Powder of the Lamp Keeper, he only needed to find a Cardmaker from the White Tower Federation to complete the card-making, then pass a simple trial, and he could officially step onto the path of the Third Rank. Suddenly, a small black bottle caught Chen Qi''s attention. On the waist pouch of the Shadow of the Lantern''s corpse, there was a small black bottle. This is... Chen Qi picked up the potion. [Body-Strengthening Potion of the Witch Sea: Nature Form: Cup S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Description: A body-strengthening potion made from the Cup Phase body fruit, can enhance one''s extraordinary constitution. Note: This potion can be taken multiple times, but only for Third-order Cup Phase Transcendents. Other Nature Form Transcendents who take it excessively may contract muscle diseases.] Body-strengthening potion, good stuff... Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, drinking the potion. With the glug-glug sounds, a powerful and vigorous heat flow instantly spread throughout Chen Qi''s body. [Your constitution +5 points, nearing a certain limit.] Chen Qi vaguely felt that his body''s strength was approaching some limit. Only by entering the Third Rank, remolding his spirit power field and the blood in his body, could he become stronger. Now, finally, he could step onto a higher level... Chen Qi felt the heat flow throughout his body, opening his eyes. In his vision, crimson eyes kept flashing, and dusk''s light began to pour down from the sky. Chapter 339 The Good News of Landing_2 Nightfall was approaching, and the shadow tide needed to be detected quickly... Chen Qi, holding the Day Lantern, walked into the depths of the forest under the cover of the Water Elf. A moment later, he arrived at a place full of broken bones. From the number of bones, it was hard to judge how many people had died in this place. Previous adventurers... Chen Qi scanned the surroundings. On the scene, only three blood-stained backpacks, broken lanterns, and a one-meter-tall rectangular piece of iron machinery were left. Shadow Beasts not only devoured flesh but also consumed Extraordinary Resources. Most of the resources had been completely devoured by them. "Ha! Ha! Ha! (Go! Go! Go!)" "Woo, woo, woo! (Don''t come over!)" Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 and No.3 made faces, driving away the Shadow Beasts. As dusk approached, more and more Shadow Beasts, like a herd, surrounded Chen Qi. If it weren''t for the lantern in his hand, they would have already surged forward. He had to speed up... Chen Qi walked to the iron lump, studying the buttons on the device. [Disaster Detection Device: Nature Form: Lamp Description: A creation of the White Dove Newspaper, capable of detecting subtle fluctuations in the surrounding Spiritual Power Field over a large area, thus simply estimating the intensity of a disaster.] Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire Disaster Detection Device! Chen Qi was startled. The device had an extremely powerful detection range of up to several kilometers. It could also estimate the time of disaster descent and its intensity through slight spiritual power fluctuations. A Transcendent needed more than one hundred points of inspiration and had to learn a specialized Spiritual Vision skill to match the detection strength of this device! Fortunately, this instrument wasn''t too damaged... Chen Qi patted it, spending five minutes examining various buttons. Got it. This must be the start button... Chen Qi pressed the red button forcefully! Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud! The Disaster Detection Device began to operate with a rumble, making sounds: "Detection is beginning..." "Disaster level F, E, C, B..." sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi watched the danger indicator on the device turn from green to blue, orange, and finally blood-red. Red! Chen Qi felt uneasy. The red disaster level indicated B-class, which was the upper limit for ordinary detection devices. As the device rumbled, Chen Qi suddenly felt a unique inspiration flash before his eyes. [You have entered the collapsing crack "Shadow Tide Enclosure," the shadow tide is about to engulf the city, turning everything in sight into the Kingdom of Darkness...] Inspirational insight... Wait, why am I getting insight? When did I step into the crack? Chen Qi''s heartbeat quickened. He hadn''t moved a step, nor did he enter anything resembling a "door," yet he felt a powerful burst of inspiration! Usually, one had to step into the crack voluntarily through the door! There was only one possibility, the extension of the crack''s collapse! This was a special feature of a collapsing crack. Simply put, under the unique power of the crack, it escalated and extended without fully collapsing, instead beginning to invade the real world rapidly and contaminating the surrounding space. This was an extremely dangerous type of crack! Normally, it only appeared in B-class cracks! Under normal circumstances, B-class cracks had strict rank restrictions, which only third-tier Transcendents could enter. But the extending collapsing crack had no rank limits, no quantity limits. It was like an abyss, absorbing all Transcendents. I was at the edge of a B-class crack! Forced into the crack... Chen Qi felt ominous and immediately grabbed Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 and No.3, along with the Disaster Detection Device, and ran toward the edge of the island. It wasn''t that he was approaching the crack; the crack was engulfing him! Suddenly, without any warning, Chen Qi saw a giant hand in front of him, illuminated by strong light, slapping the Water Elf hundreds of meters away. Light Phase Transcendent''s warning! "This is bad..." Chen Qi shook his head, snapped back to reality, and immediately looked at the Day Lantern, running with all his might. As he ran, a gigantic red eye opened in the darkness! Boom! In an instant, accompanied by a monstrous roar, a large, pitch-black hand, like a small mountain, suddenly converged and slapped down from the darkness. The enormous hand, five meters high, crushed trees like a sickle mowing down crops. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Shadow Beast King! Like being chased by a landslide, Chen Qi did not hesitate, injecting all his spiritual power into the Day Lantern. Under the intense light of the lantern, the giant hand recoiled into the darkness as if pierced by a blade. This was the light that could even dispel the Abyssal Pillar! Decisive action! Chen Qi, anxious, made a huge leap of tens of meters, boarding the boat. Start the boat! Chen Qi immediately started the vessel. With the roar of the engine, the boat sped full throttle toward the Sea God Island at dusk. Close call... Chen Qi gasped for breath, feeling like he had escaped death. Even a Second-order Transcendent, no, even a powerful Third-order Transcendent, would be in peril entering a B-class crack filled with Shadow Beasts alone. Fortunately, he had the Day Lantern from the White Cloak... Chen Qi slowly turned his head, smiling slightly at the distant Black Forest Island. Under the island, the crimson eye continued to stare at Chen Qi despite the lantern''s strong light. Chapter 340 Good News Ashore_3 ... Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire ... At dawn. "Finally ashore..." After Chen Qi got ashore, he rested for a moment and headed to the Hunter Association''s tavern on Sea God Island. Today, many customers were drinking, and to attract more hunters to join the force against the shadow surge, the Sea God Pirate Group offered a 40% discount on drinks. Then, taking advantage of the inebriated hunters, the Sea God Pirate Group arranged some waitresses with octopuses on their heads and some pirates responsible for provocation. With the combination of temptation and provocation, they could convince these drunk hunters to take on tasks. Sometimes, they even arranged for Sea Mud Salespeople, trying to lure these hunters into buying the Sea God Pirate Group''s sea mud bathing and lifelong maintenance services. Although this was a tavern, it was full of tricks. Because he had rushed over and hadn''t drunk water in a long time, Chen Qi hurriedly approached the bar and said, "Two bottles of the strongest wheat beer! Also, call Captain Sea Snake, I''ve completed the investigation." "It''s you again..." Sitting at the bar, Melanie noticed Chen Qi, swirling the Silver Dew in her hand: "Little brother, haven''t you set off yet? Do you want your sister to offer you a ''Courageous Heart'' to cheer you up?" S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Cool! Chen Qi downed his drink and threw a piece of the exploration team''s clothing onto the bar: "I''ve finished the investigation and came back." "Oh, really, hmm? You''ve come back..." Melanie blinked and looked at Chen Qi. He had more scars on his body, but no obvious wounds. Immediately after, Chen Qi looked coldly at Melanie: "By the way, Cardmaker, can you make Occupation Cards?" Hmm? Have you really completed the investigation? Melanie''s lips curled slightly: "Of course, there''s nothing your sister can''t do, little brother. Even the Floral Appearance Dancer''s Occupation Card, your sister can make it. Do you want to become a dancer?" Chen Qi said bluntly: "Not now, wait till I hand over the task, then I''ll give you the stuff, Miss Hunter of the White Tower." "Hmm, I swear by the reputation of the White Tower, I''ll do my best..." Melanie nodded. Then, Chen Qi took out a Calamity Detector and slammed it on the bar. At that moment, the whole tavern was drawn to this machine! This Calamity Detector belonged to a previous detection team! This also meant that Chen Qi had indeed completed the investigation task and retrieved the detector. The crowd immediately burst into discussion. "The Captain is here." Hearing the news, Captain Sea Snake walked into the tavern, rubbing his hands, and asked: "Qi, how are things?" Chen Qi took a sip of his drink: "Not bad, I have some good news." "Good news!" Captain Sea Snake''s eyes brightened. Chen Qi smiled oddly: "At least we have one more day before the shadow tide arrives, and it''s bringing the power of a B-grade crack. So many Shadow Beasts will be regarded as monsters from the crack. We on Sea God Island are in luck; everyone can challenge at least a hundred Shadow Beasts." Captain Sea Snake summed up: "Oh! One more day, B-grade calamity from a crack, just as I thought, with a large number of Shadow Beasts, our warriors on Sea God Island can farm a lot of Shadow Beast materials! We can pave a shadow path!" "Wait a second¡ª" Captain Sea Snake blinked, mulling over Chen Qi''s words. The hunters in the tavern suddenly exploded into chatter! What''s going on! Chen Qi''s description, it mentioned a crack! And the grade mentioned was B-grade! Ninety-nine percent of the hunters here had never entered, nor even seen a B-grade crack. B-grade crack! If it cannot be controlled, the entire Sea God Island could be destroyed and all the hunters on Sea God Island would turn into corpses! Amidst the exclamations from the crowd, Captain Sea Snake roared: "You call this good news?" Chen Qi thought for a moment and said with a playful tone: "Of course, if the shadow tide is a crack, this means not only can we farm materials, but we can also farm a large number of inspiration points." Chapter 341 Advancing to Third Rank, Lamp Keeper! Legendary Skill!! Chen Qi took a sip of wine. The Shadow Tide turning into a crack also had a few benefits. First, there were the inspiration points. By killing certain monsters, one could gain inspiration points within the crack. However, once a crack was cleared, it would close, so unlike in the Black Blood Empire, in Shell Country, the actual monster grinding spots were very scarce. After upgrading his Steel Qi and Blade Breathing Technique, Chen Qi had depleted his inspiration points, leaving only five hundred. Now, Chen Qi''s inspiration wasn''t even enough to upgrade the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique in his hand. Once he entered the Third Rank and began learning higher-order skills, the cost in inspiration points would be a huge figure, and daily tasks wouldn''t cover it. In the Shadow Tide, the vast number of Shadow Beast monsters were savory inspiration points, missing this chance was equivalent to missing out on a massive amount of inspiration. Second, there was no limit on the number of people in a crack, which meant the difficulty of the crack would be significantly reduced. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This meant that the Shadow Tide would become a typical unrestricted multiplayer crack, where even a First Order Transcendent might have a chance to make significant gains. With the current scale of Sea God Island, the final number of participants could exceed ten thousand. Simply put, the collapse of the crack would be a nation-wide, monster killing, and leveling up ultra-rare instance. Of course, the title of a B-level crack still deterred most people, after all, B-level cracks were capable of killing legends. At the moment, accompanied by Chen Qi''s intelligence, the chatter in the tavern was incessant, with the topic all revolving around "Shadow Tide". Certainly, the information about this B-tier crack stunned everyone, and many Hunters, in order to survive, even chose to pay a penalty fee to opt out of the crack. As a cadre of the Sea God Pirate Group on Sea God Island, Captain Sea Snake said gravely, "Everyone, calm down! This matter is of great importance! It''s just a Shadow Tide. We at Sea God Island have a vast array of tentacle defenses, a strong Seahorse squad, and thousands of heavy cannons! And our island''s Third-tier supernova!" At that time, Sea God Island''s Bishop will also personally defend against the enemy. This Shadow Tide is nothing to fear!" In the tavern, several ferocious-looking Third-tier Hunters said, "You just want to use us as cannon fodder, right?" "I hope your defenses aren''t just for show!" "It would be best if you could provide a precise scale of the disaster. If someone hadn''t risked their lives to gather intelligence, we''d die without even knowing what we were facing!" The crowd stared fiercely at Captain Sea Snake. Captain Sea Snake was surrounded by the crowd. Great, the NPC I''m supposed to collect rewards from is surrounded... Chen Qi had no choice but to put down his glass and find the person in charge of the tavern to collect his reward. The chubby person in charge of the tavern, with a smile, handed Chen Qi a bag filled with three million Shell Coins and a dark Skill Card: "Newcomer of the Lamp Phase! Welcome to Sea God Island. We have many scouting tasks, but we''re desperately short of people. Come again next time~" Scouting tasks are always understaffed... Chen Qi took the bag and the dark Skill Card in his hands. [Black Wave Slash Lv1 Find adventures at My Virtual Library Empire Learning requirements: Slight Shadow Phase insight, mastery of Qi Power Transformation Effect: During the blade''s slashing process, transforms Qi Power into a black, sharp, flowing wave, then condenses it into a slash. Note: Learning this will permanently enhance slashing power. Note: Upgrading this skill requires 5000 inspiration points, and consumption of a large amount of Black Sea Grass.] An active slashing skill... Chen Qi fell into thought. Among the many blade techniques, Black Wave Slash was quite a formidable skill; after upgrading to level two, it could enhance agility and strength. Upon reaching level three, it could even unlock a powerful final battle technique. Black Wave Slash was a strong skill among Third-tier skills, but the prerequisite was reaching Lv3. After the Third Tier, powerful skills, aside from regular skill requirements, also needed a large amount of resources. Black Wave Slash was no exception, to learn it one must consume Black Sea Grass to adjust one''s blood. Seeing this, the tavern''s person in charge clasped his hands together and squeezed out a smile: "Sir, if you need Black Sea Grass, you can exchange it using Contribution Points." "I understand," Chen Qi said as he pocketed the Skill Card. Good things are always expensive. The method of acquiring Black Sea Grass was controlled only by Sea God Island. It could be said that the Sea God Pirate Group, although rewarding him, also bound him using a special method of "tie-in sales," as the Skill Card they provided often required the group''s resources to study. Many freelance Hunters hesitated to leave because they couldn''t exchange for the resources needed by the Skill Card. If Chen Qi didn''t continue doing tasks, he wouldn''t be able to fully utilize the power of Black Wave Slash. However, Chen Qi didn''t mind too much. He came to the Sea God Pirate Group with the goal to surpass Melanie, the protagonist of Witch Sea, and decisively put her beneath him. Thus, right from the start, Chen Qi''s thought was to take everything! And upgrading Black Wave Slash to Lv3 was also a must. Chen Qi clapped his hands and then walked over to Melanie to greet her, "Miss Hunter." The Lamp Keeper''s dust in his hands needed to be made into a card as soon as possible. On this island, there should be other Cardmakers. But finding a Cardmaker faster than Melanie would be difficult. Melanie dismounted from the bar stool: "Hunter, what is it? Our White Tower''s ship is quite large, would you like to come take a look?" Chapter 342 Advancing to Third Rank, Lamp Keeper! Legendary Skill!!_2 Chen Qi spoke earnestly: "Yes, I want to create an Occupation Card." Finally taking the initiative... Melanie smiled faintly: "No problem, as agreed, I can help you create a card for free. You can come to my ship... um, it''s at the dock, very safe, don''t worry about any harm. If you really encounter any problems, you can call for help loudly." I''m not very worried... Chen Qi thought to himself, somewhat speechless. Although Melanie was strong, she was not a knowledge hunter and did not have memory rewriting abilities. Moreover, although Melanie loved to joke, she rarely carried them out. "Alright." After agreeing, Chen Qi followed Melanie to her workshop. ... ... Mercury Ship, Melanie''s card creation workshop. Inside the workshop, light filtered through specially crafted glass skylights and intricate brass lighting apparatuses, blending with the bright card lamps to create a warm and mysterious atmosphere. On the workbench, various cards and tools were arranged neatly, from blank cards to ornate Tarot cards, from ancient brass engraving knives to precision steam-powered punching machines. Melanie put on a dust-proof apron and asked: "Hunter, what kind of card do you want to make?" Chen Qi took out the Lantern Keeper''s powder: "The Lantern Keeper''s Occupation Card, can you make it?" Melanie''s eyes twitched: "Little Hunter, you managed to get a Lantern Keeper''s card. Give it to me; I''m quite skilled at making Lamp Phase cards." At this time, Lantern Keeper was an extremely rare and powerful profession. The White Tower Federation was the country that controlled book lamps, and Melanie knew most of the Lamp Phase Occupation Card creation methods. "Hmm." Chen Qi handed over the material. Melanie put on a mask, picked up a small mechanical engraving knife, and carefully engraved the Lantern Keeper''s powder onto the card according to the pattern of the Lantern Keeper''s Card. When this person worked, they were unexpectedly quiet. No wonder they were known as the new Mercury Hunter famous for card creation... Chen Qi observed from the side. Generally speaking, the creation of an Occupation Card took about ten hours. However, after only two hours, Melanie wiped the sweat from her forehead and used her skill ''Card Casting'' to complete the final spiritual imbuement of the card: "Done!! Hunter, my fee for making a card in our homeland starts at two hundred thousand Shell Coins!" Melanie flicked the card forcefully, her face full of excitement from the completed card creation. "It''s done..." The drowsy Chen Qi was suddenly awakened, opened his eyes wide, and took the card. [You have obtained the Lantern Keeper Card.] "Thank you! Master Card Maker!" Chen Qi could hardly contain his excitement, took the card, and walked out the door excitedly. Melanie, immersed in the excitement of completing the card creation, asked: "No need to thank me; as big sister, it''s my duty. By the way, Hunter, do you want more cards? Do you want to understand the mysteries of card creation? Do you want to become an undercover agent?" Wait, where is he... Melanie looked around the empty workshop. ... ... Ghost Ship, Bedroom. Chen Qi hurriedly closed the door and held the Lantern Keeper Occupation Card in his hand. With his current lamp principles, digesting the Lantern Keeper Occupation Card would not be a problem. "Digest!" Chen Qi gritted his teeth, formed a sharp blade with his Qi Power, and cut a large wound in his palm. With intense pain, blood dripped from the wound, slowly dyeing the Lantern Keeper''s card red. At the moment of contact between blood and card, the card suddenly burned, rapidly dissipating, and its power poured into Chen Qi''s body! In an instant, the spiritual power in the blood increased exponentially, reaching the limit of Chen Qi''s physical endurance, and began boiling fiercely. Blood boiling! "Huff, huff, huff¡ª" Facing the boiling blood, Chen Qi gritted his teeth, trying to remain motionless, enduring everything. His heart rate increased several times, red spiritual power bubbles continuously leaped from his skin; every organ in his body was in turmoil, extremely frightening¡ª Although painful, Chen Qi could also feel his body constantly being reforged, undergoing sublimation. [You are digesting the Lantern Keeper Occupation Card¡ª] At this moment, immense information rushed into his mind, compelling Chen Qi to close his eyes and digest this knowledge. The feeling of pain began to be replaced by numbness. Your journey continues at My Virtual Library Empire Various skills, inspirations, powers, and fragments surged in like a tide¡ª On the Sea of Spiritual Power, Chen Qi seemed to undergo a long journey, crossing wave after wave, ultimately arriving at a lonely island. The sea surface beneath him began showing ripples, with the pattern of a lantern bearer emerging. In just an instant, Chen Qi seemed to have undergone decades of practice. Whether it was the small organs in his body or the deeper spiritual power, everything had grown. Masses of white vapor continuously exhaled from his mouth and nose. Scorching sweat, the size of soybeans, fell. Drop, drop! When he opened his eyes again, Chen Qi suddenly grabbed his chest and coughed out a mouthful of thick blood. "Amazing!" This feeling of his whole body boiling! It was simply exhilarating! At this moment, a prompt finally appeared before his eyes. [You have advanced to Third Rank Lamp Scale Phase Occupation¡ªLantern Keeper.] [Your inspiration +10, your constitution +10, your strength +3, you gained Third Rank Soul Body: compared to Second-tier, all your spiritual power skills are enhanced by 20%.] [You gained Medium Lamp Phase, Scale Phase Insight. Your current Lamp Phase Insight is Medium+, and you can now study stronger skills.] [You gained Shadow Phase Resistance: You can reduce damage from Shadow Phase.] [You gained Night Vision: You have stronger vision in the dark.] [You gained the skill ''Lighting Skill'': You can create or transform a light source, making it significantly stronger and causing substantial mental damage to dark creatures.] [You gained the passive skill ''Day-Night Inversion'': At night, all your attributes increase, and you have greater stamina.] Chen Qi looked at the series of prompts in front of him, his heart filled with excitement. Third-order Transcendent was a significant breakthrough. Third Rank was the gateway to being a master, offering endless possibilities at this stage. Among the Third Rank, there were fearsome individuals like Hui Shu, An, and Hai Ge, who could single-handedly destroy islands. There were also special Transcendents like Flower Witch who excelled in control, and semi-skilled guys like Kuang Sha. More important than these skills and enhancements was that Chen Qi felt an unprecedented sense of expansiveness. Each rank had its own bottleneck. He had been stuck at the Second-tier for far too long. Now that he had broken through, both his physical body and skills had infinite possibilities. The path before him had opened up. Chen Qi breathed heavily, the scorching feeling in his body gradually dissipating, bringing a sensation of a refreshing downpour. Chen Qi now felt an immense power throughout his body. "Wakuwaku (Master! Congratulations, Master!)" On the table, Water Elf No.3 and No.1 held two rags, celebrating like cheerleaders. "Let''s test the power." With the current Water Elf, it shouldn''t withstand it... Chen Qi looked at the table beside Water Elf No.3 and suddenly swung his arm, punching out. Boom! This ordinary punch, though still thirty centimeters away from the table, with just the force of the blow alone, the entire table split apart like tofu. Previously, I couldn''t do this easily. This is an all-around enhancement¡ªChen Qi couldn''t help but smile. At this moment, two unique prompts appeared before his eyes. [You received Hunter Yu Huo''s enhancement, ''Lighting Skill'' upgraded, gained additional skill ''Fire Casting Skill.''] Fire Casting Skill? Hunter Yu Huo''s effect? Chen Qi was startled. The common Lighting Skill could enhance a light source within fifty meters, evolving it into a powerful ''Holy Light.'' In the illuminated range, all hostile entities would receive a weakening debuff. Additionally, the light would inflict massive real damage on all dark creatures. But what was Fire Casting Skill? Chen Qi quickly checked. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Fire Casting Skill: Nature Form: Lamp, Scale Description: Only fire can expel all shadows. Effect: A skill realized by Deep Sea Hunter while hunting shadow dragons in the deep sea. This skill enhances a light source within fifty meters, turning it into special flames. You can manipulate these flames and attach them to your weapons, enhancing all your skills and damage. Note: Maintaining these flames will continuously consume your spiritual power.] Fire Casting Skill? Is this for passing down the fire? Chen Qi was astonished. Undoubtedly, this skill''s enhancement was incredibly powerful. The enhancement from Hunter Yu Huo exceeded my expectations¡ªChen Qi couldn''t help but marvel. At this moment, another unique prompt appeared before Chen Qi''s eyes. [You received Hunter Yu Huo''s enhancement, your skill ''Day-Night Inversion'' upgraded to ''Night Monster.''] Chapter 343 Preliminary Conception of the Strange Logistics! Sleeping during the day and active at night, upgraded to Night Monster? Chen Qi blinked and eagerly examined it. [You have gained the passive skill "Night Monster": At night, all your attributes increased, mental resistance decreased, but your desires ignited easily, and your spiritual value stayed within a safe threshold, preventing complete madness.] Mental resistance had decreased, but it could be locked... Chen Qi closed his eyes, carefully sensing the subtle changes in his body. "This is a god-tier skill for the monster stream¡ª¡ª" Chen Qi couldn''t help but marvel. Upon reaching the Third Tier, some powerful players were already able to unlock the second stage and master transformational skills. Common ones included the Dawn Knight of the Scale Phase, the Muscle King of the Hammer Phase, the Saint Snow Maiden of the Ice Phase. These skills were formidable among the Third Tier. Of course, within the transformational skills, the most popular and strongest was the Monster Stream! The Werewolf of the Cup Phase, the Blood Demon, the Enchanting Demon of the Floral Appearance, the Ghostification of the Void Phase, the Ghoul of the Cup Shadow Phase, the Shadow Demon of the Shadow Phase, were all very common in the Monster Stream¡ª¡ª Of course, these streams required abundant resources; Werewolfing alone required a substantial 100 points in constitution, a large amount of mutation potion, and monster wolf blood. The Enchanting Demon of the Floral Appearance required consuming numerous herbs, medium-level understanding of the Floral Appearance, 60 points of high constitution, and high demands on charm, art, and dance. Finally, one needed to pass the Fairy''s Trial in the "Enchanting Demon''s House" within the Floral Appearance crack in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom to master it. Another example was the Ghostification of the Void Phase, requiring injection of phantom potion and experiencing spatial disarray in the crack to gain a special "Space Loser" buff to study it. Opting for the Monster Stream required stringent promotion conditions and crucial opportunities. Overall, the Monster Stream was immensely powerful. Once achieved, one''s strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Third Order Transcendent! Ten ordinary Third Order Transcendents could not necessarily defeat one Monster Stream Transcendent! Facing the Monster Stream, the White Tower Federation''s Third Order Transcendent graduates, the Black Blood Empire''s black blood warriors, the taming geniuses among the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom''s nobles, would also fall. Of course, there was another crucial reason why the Monster Stream was so named: maintaining this ''special'' form made it easy for rationality to decline. A slight misstep, and one might permanently become a ''monster,'' eventually led by desire into madness, never to be a normal human again. For instance, the Shadow of the Lantern that Chen Qi had just encountered, though not a true Monster Streamer, had gone mad from contact with the Shadow Demon. But the Night Monster, capable of locking rationality at a special value, effectively solved the problem of low mental strength. "Night Monster¡ª¡ª" This was a divine skill... Chen Qi picked up a piece of paper, sat by the window, and began to sketch out his route post-Third Tier. The augmentation from Yu Huo allowed him to gain a ''Monster Stream'' god-tier skill. First, I need to test the Night Monster''s safe threshold. Beyond that, I must choose a path... Chen Qi stroked his chin. However, if I were to choose the werewolfing of the Cup Phase or dragon man transformation, I''d need a large amount of mutation potion. The Enchanting Demon of the Floral Appearance and the Ghostification of the Shadow Phase were very specialized streams, requiring high opportunities. Considering various factors, the Nearshore Dominator and the Shadow Demon stream controlled by the Sea God Pirate Group were two pretty good streams. Chen Qi had high standards regarding bodily purity, thus the twisted Shadow Demon equipment suited him very well. Of course, for safety reasons, Chen Qi had no interest in becoming a Shadow Demon. However, he was very interested in the flesh implants manufactured by the Shadow Demon! The Shadow Beast Tide, this was a perfect opportunity... Chen Qi couldn''t help but gulp. As long as there were enough creeping shadows, forging a piece of taboo equipment wouldn''t be an issue. At this moment, a special prompt popped up. [Your professional task has been updated.] Stay tuned to My Virtual Library Empire [You received the Lamp Keeper''s task.] Chen Qi opened it to check. [Night of the Lamp Keeper: Nature Form: Lamp, Scale Task Requirement: At night, in a dangerous location, use ''Lighting Skill'' to ignite a light that attracts monsters. Task Limit: Twice a month. Reward: A large amount of inspiration points. If the danger level of the location is high and the number of humans you protect is sufficient, you''ll also receive Light''s inspiration as an additional reward. Note: Light''s inspiration can be used to learn skill cards, for lamp solution, or in special cracks.] Night of the Lamp Keeper... Chen Qi swiftly skimmed over this task. A Lamp Keeper''s task had very high ceilings and floors. The task had two evaluation points: First, the danger level of the monsters in your area. Second, the value of your light source and the humans you were protecting. Being a town-protecting Lamp Keeper... Chen Qi couldn''t help imagining that scene. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it were in a simple village growing radishes, potatoes, and wheat, with a bunch of senseless villagers, opposing weak skeleton archers and daft zombies, then the ultimate reward might be just 1000 inspiration points. Those inspiration points wouldn''t even be enough to max out a common E-tier crack skill. But if it were on a lighthouse, protecting a town, guarding against Nearshore Dominators from the deep sea, then getting 5000 inspiration points and a Light''s inspiration wouldn''t be an issue. Chapter 344 The Preliminary Concept of Monster Flow!_2 ``` If it were just an ordinary night watch, the profession quest rewards for a Lamp Keeper might not even surpass those of a First Order quest. But if one could complete two major night watches, the inspiration points gained would be tremendously substantial! This is also one of the main reasons why the Lamp Keeper profession is so dangerous. Chen Qi jotted down the plans he held in his hand, unable to contain his excitement. Without a doubt, the upcoming Descent was the perfect opportunity for him to fulfill his profession quest. If he succeeded in protecting a light source during the Descent, his reward in inspiration points might even break ten thousand! Plus the inspiration points earned from slaying monsters, his total inspiration points would reach an astonishing twenty thousand or more. Having made up his mind, Chen Qi glanced at the time, then started practicing the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique. This was a Body Forging Skill he had gotten from the Blood Blade Pirate Group. However, due to rank issues and his own constitution issues, his progress had always been very slow. The +10 constitution bonus granted from advancing to Third Order, along with the +5 constitution bonus from the body forging potion, brought his constitution to exactly 60 points. For a newly-promoted Third-order Transcendent, this number was already quite high, allowing him to equip most Mechanical Armors. However, in comparison to his powerful physique, Chen Qi''s strength was only average, at 33 points. Real strength lies in the stats¡ªChen Qi firmly believed in this principle. Without hesitation, he started circulating his Qi Power to burn within his body, refining his Body Forging Technique. With practice, Chen Qi''s body grew hotter and more fervent. Meanwhile, the Water Elf took on the responsibility of cooling him down. Not knowing how much time had passed, Chen Qi slowly opened his eyes and moved his limbs about. Indeed, after advancing in rank, the difficulty of practicing the Body Forging Skill greatly reduced, and his body''s strength increased at an extremely fast rate¡ªChen Qi moved his limbs, and in an instant, his joints made a crisp sound, and the muscle lines on his arms became more defined. "Awesome!" Chen Qi took the towel from Water Elf No.3, wiped his body clean, and changed into a set of tidy clothes. [You have gained a preliminary mastery of Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique, Strength +10, Constitution +5, your constitution has reached 65 points, and your strength has arrived at 43 points...] After drying off, Chen Qi looked out the window. Outside the house, the cold wind kept howling, and the sky was covered with dark clouds, with a strange pink moon casting a peculiar light, while black tides kept assaulting¡ªthe surroundings were occasionally filled with the mutterings of Shadow Beasts and fleeting red eyes. ... ... The next day. Chen Qi went to the outfitter on Sea God Island, spent a hundred thousand Shell Coins to repair the Hunter''s Clothes he got from the E-tier hunting ground. Compared to the previously tattered Hunter''s Clothes, the repaired black Hunter''s clothes had more slots for blades, stronger defense, and looked much more stylish. Although the equipment from the E-tier crack was a bit weak, looking cool was what truly mattered... Chen Qi straightened his clothes and headed to the Hunter Association''s bar on Sea God Island. Chen Qi took off his Hunter''s hat and scanned the surroundings. Today, the Hunter Association was exceptionally crowded, with the newly released newspapers from the Dove Times scattered carelessly on the floor. After the Smiling Moon event, the danger level of the entire sea has risen, and many hunters'' boats lacked the capacity to set sail, leaving them no choice but to stay obediently on Sea God Island. Facing the upcoming Descent, many people had made up their minds to confront the Shadow head-on. This was hardly surprising, for if they had sufficient intelligence, they would know that the Descent disaster on Sea God Island was now the simplest B-tier crack after the Smiling Moon. In the face of the numerous Descent waves, everyone was talking. "Form a team? Bro, I can perform the Dancing Light Technique! I can even swallow a light bulb and spit it out when necessary!" "I''m paying with Floral Appearance materials ''Magic Teng Flower'' for a Floral Appearance doctor." "Looking for a pyromaniac, or others with Lamp Phase abilities, not bookish nerds from the Book Phase!" "Need a team! Whoever takes in this dancer, gets a kiss from me!" It feels like a gaming guild... Chen Qi pushed through the crowded bar and spoke to the bartender: "A malt beer, one with less alcohol, please." At this moment, Melanie from the White Tower Federation was biting her finger, staring at the Supernova prediction feature on the newspaper: "Damn it, didn''t this guy go to graduate school? To think he''s also on the high seas..." Chen Qi took a glance. On the newspaper, there was the newly-emerging ''Prospective Supernova,'' Hunter An. She gained a bit of fame for seriously wounding the near-shore dominator, beating the Black Pig Shark within an inch of its life. In the interview, An stated she would reinvigorate the navy''s power, capture the Flower Witch, the Black Hunter, Hai Ge, and other monstrously famous Transcendents, throw them into prison, and interrogate them thoroughly! ``` An is crazy, she truly has the strength to be arrogant, but looking at Melanie''s expression, does she also know An Aotian? Chen Qi took the drink from the bartender. At this moment, Melanie and her five subordinates all turned their heads to look at Chen Qi. Chen Qi spoke first: "How did you know I''ve been promoted to Third Rank?" "Little Hunter, of course I know, I made your card after all..." Melanie blinked blankly and downed a glass of rum: "Congratulations! Promoted to Third Rank! Little... Hunter!" Melanie was used to calling Second-order Transcendents ''Little Hunter'', ''little brother'', and First Order Transcendents ''Little Little Hunter''. Now that Chen Qi had suddenly reached her rank, it took her a moment to adjust. Forget it, let''s still call you Little Hunter, after all, I am about to be promoted to Legend... Melanie said: "Little Hunter, are you interested in joining the six of us to fight against the Shadow Tide? By rough estimate, each of us could earn 5000 inspiration points. As your seniors, we can also guide you well~" Guide me? Chen Qi said subconsciously: "Sorry, I''m not interested." Chen Qi had his own thoughts about the Shadow Tide. That was to use the existing defenses on Sea God Island, the Tentacle Grass defense line, to combat the Shadow Beasts. Under normal circumstances, staying close to the Tentacle Grass to snatch kills was a very dangerous thing. But for Chen Qi, this was a pretty good strategy. The tentacle traps carefully cultivated by the pirates of Sea God Island were all good helpers to him. By the way, Chen Qi wanted to study if it was possible to take all these tentacles for himself. Chen Qi sipped on his malt beer, his brows furrowing involuntarily. One had to admit, the alcohol content on Sea God Island''s drinks was just too high. "You''ve refused us." Melanie looked at Chen Qi suspiciously and said: "Little Hunter, think it over, we have six Third-tier Hunters, and amongst these six hunters, there''s a genius Cardmaker like me who has passed the Bei Country Royal College and successfully landed a graduate position in cardmaking." Many Hunters wanted to join their professional team but were refused by Melanie. As she spoke, Melanie pulled out a report card from her chest and, smiling, showed it off! Why do you carry this kind of stuff with you... Chen Qi was utterly speechless; the White Tower Federation truly was a nation that took exams seriously, placing significant emphasis on academic results. Melanie joked: "How about that, I''m impressive, right? You''re not afraid that we might kidnap you during the mission, are you?" Chen Qi said speechlessly: "No, it''s you I''m afraid of." Many tentacle traps on Sea God Island could ensnare even a Third-order Transcendent. "We''re afraid?" With flushed cheeks from drinking, Melanie said confidently: "Are you kidding! A B-level Shadow Tide certainly has its difficulties, but for us experienced hunters, it''s a minor issue! Are you sure you won''t join us?" My Water Elf fleet is enough¡­ Chen Qi replied firmly. Discover more stories at My Virtual Library Empire "I''m not interested." Damn it, the Shadow Tide is a good opportunity to kidnap him and make him an undercover agent... Melanie snapped her fingers: "Another bottle of the most expensive Dragon Tongue liquor, for my friend here, to celebrate his promotion." I''ll get him drunk... Melanie gritted her teeth. Bang! At that moment, an aging lighthouse keeper with wrinkled, purplish-blue skin, burst through the door and loudly said: "Everyone! According to the latest intelligence from our signal tower, our bishop, who was at sea, encountered a lantern in the black clouds and cannot support us." "Moreover, according to the information from the disaster messenger, the Shadow Tide has already begun to stir, the calamity is about to descend!" Behind him, the wild wind howled, and disordered black waves crashed against the ships at the dock. The entire tavern fell silent in an instant. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi accepted the strong drink passed by the bartender and took a swig. Chapter 345 The Descent of the B-Class Crack! The Night Has Come! Amidst the roaring waves, heavy black clouds constantly pressed down from the sky, devouring the last glimmer of daylight. It was only five in the afternoon, two hours before dusk, yet with the massive dark clouds, the entire Sea God Island was already shrouded in darkness. What a menacing sight¡ª With the descent of night and the agitation of alcohol, Chen Qi''s body grew feverishly warm and increasingly excited. The lighthouse keeper of Sea God Island suddenly threw open the tavern doors with both hands: "Hunters, Sea God Island requests your aid. Each of you can exchange Shadow Beast Cores and creeping shadows for Shell Coins! And exchange points! By the Sea Goddess, Sea God Island will not break its promises! We hope you can protect this damaged town!" The current keeper of Sea God Island was a pragmatic man. Unlike others who promised illusory rewards, he presented a simple exchange rule. One Shadow Beast Core could be exchanged for one contribution point, and one creeping shadow could be exchanged for fifty thousand Shell Coins. Among these, the Shadow Beast Core was a guaranteed drop, falling from slightly stronger shadow beasts. However, aside from forging shadow beast puppets, the Shadow Beast Core was virtually useless, valued at no more than five hundred Shell Coins, making it a piece of trash material. Two hundred contribution points, equivalent to ten thousand Shell Coins, were already enough to exchange for a skill card or a rare material. For some Transcendents specializing in large-scale destructive abilities, this was an unmissable opportunity. As for the creeping shadow, it was a highly undervalued item... Chen Qi frowned. Just as he needed a large quantity of creeping shadows if he wanted to pursue the beast affix path. As for other Shadow Beast drops, they were exceedingly rare and not worth selling. "Not a bad exchange¡ª" Chen Qi downed his drink in one gulp, stood up, and stretched his muscles. "Everyone! Let''s move out!" Under the lighthouse keeper''s words, over two hundred hunters excitedly brandished their weapons, adjusted their gear, and left the tavern to prepare for the wave of shadow beast hunting. Chen Qi also joined the crowd, looking toward the harbor and the black line at the edge of his vision. The seaside near the harbor was already studded with wooden stakes. Each thick stake appeared exceptionally sturdy, deeply embedded into the seabed, and coated with a special fuel made from ghost fire oil, burning intensely. Additionally, a thousand artillery pieces loaded with incendiary shells were neatly arranged at the harbor, forming an impenetrable line of cannon defense. Dozens of Hammer Phase craftsmen were urgently reinforcing the harbor''s defenses. Skillfully driving stakes, molding walls with mud, securing ropes, and loading incendiary shells, they ensured every detail could withstand the shadow beast tide. Various kinds of gear adorned the townsfolk, from fishermen to guards to town residents, all wearing solemn expressions, their eyes resolute. And none of the two hundred hunters showed any negligence, each one bringing out their best. Next to him, five White Tower Hunters took out lanterns, tied them to their waists, lit them, and finally brandished steam saw-toothed blades, activating them. Meanwhile, Melanie, like a magician, pulled out a deck of cards, stuffing them into every pocket of her hunter''s clothes. As a Card Master, she needed the ability to draw cards from anywhere. "Little brother, you seem to underestimate our strength." Melanie cracked her neck, producing a crisp sound. To Melanie, Chen Qi''s reluctance stemmed from him not realizing just how formidable the White Tower Hunters were! The six of them were all elite, and Melanie herself was the elite among elites! An ordinary third-tier Transcendent couldn''t last three moves in Melanie''s hands. "There''s a gap between a seasoned third-tier and a fledgling third-tier." Melanie gently pinched the card in her hand. "Indeed, the disparity between third-tiers can be greater than that between a third-tier and a first-tier." Chen Qi didn''t deny it, taking out his Day Lantern. This morning, he had spent some time repairing some defects in the Day Lantern and modifying it with black paint to prevent recognition by familiar faces in white cloaks. Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire Suddenly, Chen Qi felt an enormous shadow press down upon him. Chen Qi gripped his black blade tightly and said: "It''s coming¡ª" A tall White Tower Federation hunter laughed: "It''s coming? Hunter, the shadow tide is still far from us. No need to be so tense..." No... Chen Qi replied coldly: "Ms. Melanie, your subordinate seems to lack knowledge. A B-rank rift''s shadow tide is not that simple." "My teaching fault." Melanie put away her cards, her eyes turning serious. Chen Qi snapped his fingers, injecting Spiritual Power, igniting the lantern in his hand. Hearing Chen Qi''s words, everyone felt something and quickened their pace. Suddenly, a tremendous pressure fell on everyone, extinguishing the lanterns in their hands and the miners'' lamps on their heads with a gust of wind. The rift prompt appeared. [You''ve encountered a rift. Inspiration identification in progress...] [Inspiration identification in progress...] Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Inspiration identification succeeded brilliantly!] [Rift Name: Shadow Tide Night Rank: B Participant Limit: None! Rank Restriction: None! Nature Form: Shadow Description: Once, there was a prosperous kingdom, with a mighty army and a flourishing economy, until a greedy prince unearthed a rift in pursuit of underground treasures, opening the gates of the gutters and summoning terrifying beings from another dimension¡ªthe Shadow Demons. Chapter 346 Rank B Crack Descent! Night Has Fallen!_2 ``` They came from the gutters, turning the kingdom into their land. Unextinguishable and undying, as long as there was darkness, they could regenerate infinitely. They were immensely hungry, craving all beings with Spiritual Power. Just after seven nights, the kingdom of hundreds of thousands became a wasteland, a grand civilization reduced to desolate ruins. And now, this terrifying existence from another world, is coveting this extremely rich island, coveting your spiritually rich bodies.] Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire [They come again from another world, desiring to devour you humans to the last!] A very special red alert flashed in everyone''s mind. This is a B-rank crack! Chen Qi clenched his long knife, trembling with excitement. This was his first challenge of a B-rank crack since he came to this world. At that moment, the conditions for passing the challenge suddenly popped up. [Condition for passing: Survive the Shadow Tide Night! Additional condition for passing: Defeat the Shadow Beast tide.] [Reminder: If the Shadow Beast tide is not defeated during the day, the entire human island will become part of the crack and will be deemed a world of bad soil that must be cut away.] To pass as long as one is alive, what a simple condition... Chen Qi looked at his inspiration. [You have gained inspiration: Special knowledge of Shadow Tide Night, Shadow Hand, Pitch-Black Night, and Spread of Fear.] [Shadow Hand: In the land of darkness, shadow beasts of darkness will continuously emerge. Besides them, there is also a kind of weak Shadow Hand. They are incredibly frail with an extremely low presence but can silently extinguish the light sources nearby you.] [Pitch-Black Night: On this night, darkness will possess a strong visual and inspiration-blocking effect. At the same time, light will also become dimmer in the night.] [Spread of Fear: In the darkness, shadow beasts will absorb the power of fear and use it to evolve themselves, becoming even stronger. At the same time, once fear for the shadow beasts is felt, it will be absorbed by them.] [Your Lamp Phase is triggered! You gain an additional special inspiration!] [Shadow Weaver: Within that dense tide, you seem to see a giant creature with deer antlers sitting quietly at a long table and slowly walking into the town.] Four inspirations... Chen Qi fell into contemplation. The tall youth of the White Tower was startled and spoke out all three inspirations he had received¡ª"Shadow Hand," "Pitch-Black Night," and "Spread of Fear": "Brothers! Look at me, I am a Hunter of the White Tower. Listen to me, as I announce the additional rules of the crack! We are in the midst of the crack, facing special monsters that will extinguish our lights!" "Also, do not feel fear at all costs; your fear will be absorbed by the shadow beasts, making them even stronger." Normally, inspiration would be the secret of Transcendents. But at this moment, the oppressive feeling brought by the B-rank crack made them put aside their selfishness to fight the monsters with all their might! This information about the three inspirations was crucial. Chen Qi listened quietly to the words of the young man from the White Tower and glanced at his own inspiration. The Transcendents of the White Tower were known for their inspiration, but in his words, he didn''t mention the "Shadow Weaver." This is my unique inspiration... Chen Qi thought to himself. Those who followed the principles of the Lantern, and whose inspiration was high enough, could not only predict crises but also had a very small chance of gaining extremely special inspirations inside the crack. And the Shadow Weaver was a crucial inspiration. Chen Qi was deeply impressed with this monster. In the game forums, it was one of the few neutral shadow creature beings that appeared only in pure shadow cracks. As long as a task was completed, it could help players forge exceptionally special shadow equipment. It could bestow formidable shadow enhancements to all equipment! Moreover, it even sold pure shadow Third Rank profession cards "Shadow Demon," and even Fourth Rank Legendary profession cards. An extremely rare NPC indeed! Chen Qi couldn''t help but be excited; he had hit the jackpot with this Shadow Tide. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But according to his inspiration, did the Shadow Weaver appear in the town? Because of the Shadow Tide, most defensive measures were set up at the dock. Were these monsters taking a detour? Chen Qi turned back and looked down the streets of Sea God Island. The area of Sea God Island was composed of two parts: the first part, the town, and the second part, the research area of the Sea God Pirate Group. The research area was where the pirates lived and conducted various experiments of the Sea God Pirate Group, as well as the secret passage to their real major base. As for the town area, it was very monotonous. Occupying one-third of Sea God Island, besides Hunters, there were tens of thousands of ordinary residents who just did mundane jobs, striving to live their lives and were ordinary people worshiping the Sea Goddess. In the face of shadow beasts, they were natural providers of fear fuel. The town area of Sea God Island was not well-defended. Compared to the middle area, the defenses of the dock and the research area were many times stronger. I must take a walk in the town... Chen Qi set a simple goal for himself. The clouds in the sky grew denser and formed a massive Shadow Hand. At that moment, the final hint of the crack appeared. [The night has fallen.] Accompanied by a faint click, within Sea God Island, the lightbulbs of the world, the sunlight suspended high in the sky, seemed to be snuffed out by an obscure hand and were instantly enveloped in shadows. The range of light from the high-efficiency lantern that could illuminate a hundred meters shrank rapidly, becoming dim and reducing to within ten meters. "Where the hell is my sunlight?" "Why has the range of my lantern light source been reduced to only three meters!!" ``` Chapter 347 Rank B Crack Descent! Night Has Fallen!_3 "Hands! Hands! Stealing my light secretly! And a hand creeping on my butt!" "When is the Shadow Tide coming? How long until the Shadow Tide?" Even with the lantern, the entire world was still plunged into darkness. Chen Qi picked up the Daylight Lantern in his hand, surveying his surroundings. He felt as if he was in a game, where beyond a five meters radius of the lantern, he could only see the nearby sources of light. And these light sources were incredibly dim¡ª The knowledgeable Melanie explained: "Everyone, don''t be afraid. The extinguishing of daylight is a special phenomenon within Sea God Island. This is a rank B crack; it is a world of its own. In such a crack, even shadow beasts, who fear light, become extraordinarily powerful." Because of Melanie''s high status, many gradually calmed down after hearing her words. "By the way, Hunter, even now, you are still not joining my team?" Melanie approached Chen Qi, ready to savor his panicked expression while comforting him. According to her knowledge of psychology, when two people are in a high-stress, terrifying environment, one of them can easily misinterpret their tense or exhilarating emotions as attraction towards someone nearby. Through the suspension bridge effect, along with her intelligence and beauty, she could make him sell his life for our White Tower, to become a spy for us... Melanie confidently looked at Chen Qi. However, contrary to her expectations, on Chen Qi''s face, she did not see any fear but rather excitement, a touch of crazed excitement. Chen Qi quietly said: "Aside from the Shadow Tide, shadow beasts will continuously spawn in the darkness. I choose to patrol the town; let me handle the town''s shadow beasts." "Eh? The town?" Melanie blinked, undoubtedly the upcoming Shadow Tide was the real concern! Why? Before Melanie could ask, Chen Qi had already picked up his lantern and moved out of her lantern''s range. ... ... Streets. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Lighting Skill." Chen Qi snapped his fingers, and the light from the Daylight Lantern grew stronger. Moreover, the ''Night Monster'' effect was also being activated. [Night Monster effect triggered: Resistance to spiritual attacks is reduced, all attributes increased.] Chen Qi could feel the strength in his muscles, the surge of Spiritual Power, and the restlessness in his brain. "Meat Cutting Bone Breaking." "Residual Fire Touch." Chen Qi silently said, and as if the tide covered his body, he transformed into the Hunter''s Clothes, but behind him, no tendrils grew. Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire With his advancement to Third Rank, and the all attribute increase brought by the ''Night Monster'', the twisted tendrils on his back became unprecedentedly thick and distorted! Now, the darkness brought by the pitch-black night caused a visual obstruction effect, allowing him to freely use Residual Fire Touch and Meat Cutting Bone Breaking without worrying about being discovered by others. Chen Qi slowly exhaled a red mist: "The hunt begins." ... ... "Ugh¡ª" On the pitch-black streets, a ferocious and savage beast resembling a bear-deer hybrid lurked in a doorway''s darkness, waiting for its prey to come, waiting to absorb human fear then devour their Spiritual Power thoroughly. It did not know how long it waited, but finally, it heard footsteps, could not help but bare its fangs and step out of the door. And the moment it emerged, it saw a pair of eyes, chilling and bizarre pupils. Just like that, it locked eyes with the other, under those chilling pupils, it saw the entirety of the other figure. This was an unknown monster with pitch-black tendrils on its back, holding a lantern, a terrifying monster like a black hole. Huff¡ª Chapter 348 The Hunt Begins! The First Appearance of the Monster! The creature before him exuded an unfathomable aura. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its fierce and bulky form hesitated for a moment, its head slightly leaning forward. Subconsciously, like a human feigning death, it concealed its restless spiritual power. Shadow Beasts fear no pain and lack emotions, but they still possess the instincts of wild beasts. Instincts are their means of survival. As a predator, it stepped back a few steps and bumped into the door behind it. "!!!" With a bang! A semi-illusory tentacle burst forth like a ferocious python, crashing down! Its head embedded in the wall, the wall behind it shattered! Following that! Came the second punch! Steel Qi! Accompanied by an even stronger black aura, the five-meter-tall building behind it shattered instantly, dust flying everywhere! Huh¡ª¡ª In the rubble of the collapsed building, all one could see was a shattered torso and a blood-drenched black bear head. Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire [You have slain the Great Bear Shadow Deer, earning 500 inspiration points.] Chen Qi wiped the black blood from the corner of his mouth, looking down at the corpse: "Why did you run? Couldn''t I attract you?" Saying this, a small, dark tentacle from Chen Qi''s back slowly stretched out, picking up the creeping shadow and the Shadow Core from the ground. "Not satisfying enough..." Chen Qi glanced at the creeping shadow in his hand, silently gazing toward the end of the street. Due to the vision obstruction by the Rank B crack, his view was limited, unable to clearly see the creatures on the street, but he could hear their heart-rending pleas for help. It was apparent that the town''s residents were fleeing! "Am I that terrifying?" Chen Qi stowed the items into his backpack card, spitting out a mouthful of bright red breath. In this battle, Chen Qi seldomly utilized a special ability, which was his Shadow Charm Lv3. Shadow Charm Lv3, in darkness, could shroud oneself with a dark aura while also emitting a scent that attracted Shadow Beasts. With this ability, coupled with the characteristics of Night Monsters and the darkness of the Rank B crack, even in the light of a lantern, Chen Qi himself seemed like a light-absorbing black hole, unfathomably deep. The daylight lantern, together with the Shadow Charm, greatly reduced the difficulty of the crack. However, the power of the daylight lantern, as well as his own aura, also caused quite a bit of trouble. Chen Qi initially thought that by carrying a lantern and walking the streets, he would provoke the Shadow Beasts'' anger to ambush him. This way, he could play a tower defense game, cutting down the continuously attacking Shadow Beasts one by one, thus harvesting a large number of inspiration points. However, contrary to his wishes, after activating Residual Fire Touch and with the status of Night Monsters, holding the daylight lantern, no Shadow Beasts approached him. To be precise, no humans dared to come near him, not even burly pirates who had been on the battlefield fled at the sight of him. "Why? Is it because my posture is too frightening?" Chen Qi looked back at the Residual Fire Touch on his back. It had grown larger and thicker. Previously, at Second-tier, he had not unleashed the full power of Residual Fire Touch. But after reaching Third Rank, the power of Residual Fire Touch was perfectly unleashed. These tentacles grew significantly larger, reaching a terrifying three meters in length and up to fifty centimeters in diameter, the width of a human head. Along with the growth of the spiritual power origin, there was an increase in all attributes during the night. These eight burly, sinister tentacles danced incessantly behind him, exceptionally terrifying! Combined with the deep black dye of Shadow Charm Lv3, Chen Qi himself resembled a monstrous creature walking at night with a lantern. And he himself could feel the impact of reduced spirit, more impulsive, his inner desires more easily aroused. "I must find a way to attract those monsters..." Chen Qi looked at the 1500 inspiration points displayed on his panel, his eyes cold. The efficiency was too low, Shadow Tide Night was a rare opportunity to gather inspiration points. At the same time, to achieve a C-rank rating, he needed to kill a sufficient number of Shadow Beasts. Chen Qi lowered his head, looking at the daylight lantern in his hand. At that moment, on the ground, several Shadow Hands stealthily crept up from the pitch-black ground, attempting to extinguish the lantern in his hand. "Touch! (Go!)" "Ha! (Back off!)" The six deep-sea Water Elves wearing miner''s lamps, like professional bodyguards, drove these Shadow Hands away. Shadow Hands have no lethal power, are extremely fragile, and can be easily scared away by some simple shouting and striking. And the deep-sea Water Elves were the best choice to drive these Shadow Beasts away. With the protection of the deep-sea Water Elves, I don''t have to worry about the Shadow Hands for now... Chen Qi''s Spiritual Vision extended into the darkness. In the darkness, he could feel the entire town''s agitation and panic. In the silent darkness, more and more people were suffering attacks by the Shadow Beasts. Whether it was to protect the town or the creeping shadow, he had to hunt, hunt more Shadow Beasts. "Since my charm can''t attract the Shadow Beasts, and since the daylight lantern drives them away¡ª" Is there anything weak but with plenty of spiritual power that can attract them? Chen Qi pondered. Chen Qi unwittingly lowered his gaze to the six adorable deep-sea Water Elves at his feet. The Water Elves looked up, staring blankly at their master. ... ... Tick-tock! Tick-tock! In the town''s trade street, numerous torches and lanterns were mercilessly torn apart and thrown on the ground. Chapter 349 Hunting Begins! First Appearance of the Monster!_2 In the darkness, ten villagers ran desperately, constantly striking their flint and calling for help. Behind them, alarmingly, was a pack of ferocious Shadow Beasts, smelling the scent of humans and relentlessly pursuing them. The number had now reached a full thousand; their dense, blood-red eyes formed a horrifying darkness. They kept making loud panting and roaring sounds, exceedingly excited. In the plan of the Sea God Pirate Group, the villagers hadn''t considered the town''s issues, resulting in the entire town becoming a paradise for the Shadow Beasts. With no guards to protect the town, the villagers could only rely on their own legs and on auxiliary hunters like Chen Qi. "Light, we need light..." The villagers ran desperately and suddenly, ahead, they saw a small source of light. They then fiercely stepped into the light source, finding temporary shelter. The light shone behind the people, and under the lantern''s light, the Shadow Beasts also temporarily stopped their pursuit. The leading burly man gasped heavily, giving thanks: "Thank you!" However, the next second, the leading strong man froze as in the light source ahead, there were no humans. A light source with no humans, how did it escape the Shadow Hand''s attack? "Vakuvaku (Hello!)" Strange sounds issued. They looked down only to discover six round, small creatures with mining lamps on their heads. In this environment, they seemed rather cute... At the very center, there also sat a special high-bright lantern. The leading burly man shed a drop of cold sweat: "Thank you... we didn''t trigger some special plot scenario, did we?" "Vakuvaku (You''re welcome!)" The Water Elf Number One politely hopped. "Everyone, we''ve come to assist!" At that moment, two Second-tier Hunters, each holding a torch, rushed out from the streets to support everyone. Behind them, the ferocious Shadow Beasts converged and pursued, forming a dense pack. The scale of these Shadow Beasts was so immense that even the bright light source could hardly stop them! "Prepare to fire!" They had no time to contemplate the current anomalies, they simply overlooked the water elves underfoot, drew their weapons, aimed into the darkness, and violently opened fire. Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang! The gunfire temporarily calmed their emotions. Suddenly, a child next to one of the villagers shakily raised his hand, pointing: "Someone... someone in the darkness..." Everyone was sharply startled. On Shadow Tide Night, once one is shrouded in darkness, the spiritual value keeps decreasing, longing for light. Normally, under no circumstances would anyone stay in the darkness for long. But now, they faintly saw a human figure in the darkness! A human-shaped monster, could it be the special BOSS of Shadow Tide Night? The crowd guessed anxiously, not knowing what to do! With their ability, they were no match for the BOSS. "What in the world is this!" "We need support, we need the bishop''s support." Their hands trembled slightly, as they were preparing to fire, but then they saw the human-shaped monster''s back, constantly spreading out dark black tentacles. The target-less Shadow Beast horde instantly set their sights on this human figure in the darkness. In the next instant, the pitch-black human-shaped monster and the Shadow Beast horde converged together. Yet, contrary to everyone''s expectations, facing thousands of Shadow Beasts, that person did not run at all. Almost instantly, the Shadow Wolves and Shadow Serpents were entwined by thick tentacles and violently smashed to the ground. "Roar! Roar! Roar!" "Kill, kill, kill!" The pack of Shadow Beasts issued tremendous roars. "Waited so long, finally caught..." Chen Qi activated Qi Power Transformation, enhanced with Steel Qi, enveloping himself in a strong layer of Qi Power. Now, it was time to hunt! At this moment, because of their numerical advantage, the Shadow Beasts, rather than retreating, bared their fangs and charged towards Chen Qi! With a thousand against one, how could they lose? Boom, boom. The ground continuously transmitted dense thuds! Tentacle Meteor Fist! Each punch from the tentacles was like a large cannonball! All the Shadow Beasts rushing toward him were swiftly blocked by the tentacles! Three hundred sixty degrees of flawless defense. In an extremely low spiritual state, Chen Qi, like a cold war machine, continuously used tentacles and blades to slash, decapitate, and obliterate the Shadow Beasts! At this moment, the entire street emitted terrifying cries of agony. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Kill Shadow Wolf, obtain 100 inspiration points!] [Kill Shadow Dog, obtain 300 inspiration points!] [Kill Shadow Bird, obtain 250 inspiration points!] [Kill Shadow Fire, obtain 50 inspiration points!] ... Chen Qi''s Tentacle Punch, densely packed, formed a terrifying storm, obliterating all the encroaching waves of Shadow Beasts. With increasingly intense blows, a massive flood of inspiration points notifications, like a tide, jumped out before Chen Qi''s eyes. Meanwhile, the splashing black blood, like exploding fireworks, burst open, spraying onto people''s faces. What''s happening! At this moment, those within the light source were stunned, retreating collectively. Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire Although they couldn''t see clearly in the darkness, merely from the sound, the humanoid monster''s stance, and his attacking movements, they could feel... that person was terrifyingly powerful! The BOSS of Shadow Tide Night, beating up the Shadow Beasts! An internal conflict? Or, was this a monster from the research institute? People let their imaginations roam. Before they knew it, nearly a hundred bodies of Shadow Beasts lay on the street, turned into fragments. The formerly aggressive Shadow Beast horde, having finally been frightened by this terrifying power, started to flee en masse. Chapter 350 Hunting Begins! First Appearance of the Monster!_3 They couldn''t believe it, that someone dared to face them head-on in the darkness! Chen Qi''s chest heaved with his breath, feeling a thorough and exhilarating sense of satisfaction spread throughout his body. Under normal circumstances, immersed in darkness, his spirit would have already plummeted to zero, transforming him into a monster filled with desire. But at that moment, he managed to maintain his spirit, and the more he fought, the more exhilarating it became. This was the formidable power of a Night Monster... Chen Qi spat out a mouthful of blood. Soon, the pack of Shadow Beasts, as if frightened, scattered and fled from the area. "Who else!" A trace of ruthlessness flickered in Chen Qi''s eyes as he surveyed his surroundings. Accompanied by a great deal of slaughter, a sudden, loud noise erupted. The surrounding area seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, and a huge shadow slowly rose from the darkness, obscuring the already faint light. It was a gigantic Shadow Python, forty meters in length and five meters tall, with scales as dark as the night itself, glossy and deep, its mouth dripping with large amounts of human blood and flesh. Its eyes, glittering with a ghostly green light, were like the flames of the netherworld, chilling one to the bone. The Shadow Python writhed slowly, its massive body rolling over houses, causing a thunderous rumble, as wood splinters flew and bricks crumbled. As it approached Chen Qi, its lofty head slowly lowered to meet Chen Qi''s icy gaze. It was time for a tasty treat! The great Shadow Python! Chen Qi could feel that this was not just another minor monster he had just encountered but a truly terrifying creature. The aura it emitted was several times stronger than that of the rift wanderers Chen Qi had previously encountered in Crack Number 8. Placed within a C-rank group rift, it could easily serve as a high-health BOSS! Finally, a worthy challenge... Chen Qi''s thick tentacles behind his back unsheathed the long blade at his waist. Draw the blade! Chen Qi silently caught the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade. Under normal circumstances, with his strength, even with Blade Release, he had no confidence that he could defeat an elite BOSS from a C-rank crack. Especially within the boosts of a B-rank crack, the Shadow Python''s health thickness was even far above that of the near-sea overlord. After all, he had just advanced to Third Rank not long ago; even if he could win, he would surely be battered and bruised. Of course, all these assumptions were made under the condition that he had no special attacks! "Number One." Chen Qi gave the command. Whoosh! The Water Elf Number One hastily picked up the white daylight lantern in the middle and threw it next to Chen Qi. The daylight lantern had been enhanced with the Lighting Skill. And the Fire Casting Skill could use the light to forge it into new flames. Previously, in order not to be detected by the Shadow Beasts, Chen Qi had purposely hidden in the darkness, but now, there was no need for that. Lighting Skill could greatly enhance his strength and deal significant true damage to the Shadow Beasts. "Fire Casting¡ª" Chen Qi murmured, placing his finger above the lantern''s light. At his fingertips, sizzling flames continuously emerged, spreading rapidly like oil being spilled, engulfing it in flames. Chen Qi held the flame with his fingers, directly applying it along the blade of the sword, as the scorching white flame intensely burned on the blade. Whoosh¡ª As his fingertips gently left the tip of the blade, finishing the last stroke, a perfectly enchanted long sword materialized. A long sword of white fire, with a special attack that targets shadow demons! Roar! The great Shadow Python lifted its head, the space around it vibrated, emitting a deafening roar, its fangs bared as it descended upon him like a crashing train! Chen Qi swiftly drew his blade and under the influence of Qi Power Transformation, the white flames dramatically expanded into a towering ten-meter-high inferno long sword. Lanter. Fire Casting. Black Wave Slash! The scalding flames, like a massive chainsaw, shattered the Shadow Python''s rough and thick scales into dust. On the surface of the Shadow Python''s skin lay powerful Night Scales, an extremely strong material that even Spiral Bullet could hardly penetrate its defenses! Therefore, the Shadow Python was overconfident. Without hesitation, it took the strike head-on, yet at the mere touch, its Night Scales melted away like wax. Discover hidden stories at My Virtual Library Empire The Shadow Python let out an instinctive roar. It twisted its body, attempting to struggle, but the burning white fire, like a black tidal wave, followed the direction of the sword and tore open a ten-meter long dark red wound. Boom! Along with the dark red blood that splattered across the street. A huge, massive black corpse was violently brought down to the ground, causing the entire street to quake. Defense? How do you defend against true damage? This is the true damage of the daylight lantern, augmented with Fire Casting Skill! Little snake! Amidst the diminishing power and a cloud of dust, a bright red notice popped up. [You have defeated the great Shadow Python and gained 5,000 inspiration points!] The surroundings returned to silence as the dust settled. Chen Qi sheathed his sword, feeling the heat emanating from his hand. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, Chen Qi sighed with relief, turned his head, and looked silently at the stunned townspeople and Hunters beside the Water Elf. He smiled and said: "You''re safe now, for the moment." Chapter 351 Accidentally Entering the Tycoons Scheme Temporary? What does that mean? The many hunters present, as well as the townspeople, couldn''t help but ask themselves. "Go." At that moment, Chen Qi, covered in dark beast blood, pointed lightly, commanding the deep-sea Water Elf to collect the Shadow Beast materials from the ground. "!! (Yes, sir!!)" Number Five and Number Six''s eyes gleamed as they excitedly rushed over with two big hemp bags. They very much enjoyed doing this sort of thing, watching their master fight and then help collect the materials. So it went, amidst the black pools of blood from the bodies of over a hundred Shadow Beasts, Numbers Five and Six excitedly stuffed Shadow Beast Cores and creeping shadows into the hemp bags. Chen Qi roughly estimated the loot from this battle. He had killed more than three hundred ordinary Shadow Beasts, and after ruling out some that were too weak, he had earned 8600 inspiration points. The giant Shadow Python had given him 5000 inspiration points. Adding to his original inspiration points, he now had a total of 15100 inspiration points, breaking his highest inspiration points record! And the Shadow Beast Cores acquired by the deep-sea Water Elf amounted to three hundred and twenty, which was over three hundred Contribution Points. Besides these, there was the haul of creeping shadows. The creeping shadows had only yielded ten pieces; although rare, even on Shadow Tide Night... Chen Qi mused silently. But at this moment, a voice interrupted Chen Qi''s thoughts. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "May we leave now?" A large hunter in the crowd mustered the courage to speak to Chen Qi. Leave? Why? Chen Qi turned his head, looking very indifferent. He was not only in the middle of the crack but also fulfilling a Lamp Keeper''s mission. Third-tier professional missions not only provide apparent rewards but also special ones. This special reward necessitates the continuous completion of good missions. Among the Lamp Keeper''s duties, beyond protecting the light source, safeguarding others in the night is also an essential criterion for assessment. As a Lamp Keeper, he had successfully driven away the Shadow Beasts and protected the townspeople. Seeing everyone''s panicked state, Chen Qi thought for a moment and gently reassured them: "Don''t be afraid." His voice was gentle, his words polite, and having just protected them, he was indeed the epitome of a warm man. Under Chen Qi''s tender comfort, the people grew even more anxious, with a little girl even hiding behind a hunter. To everyone''s eyes, Chen Qi, drenched in Shadow blood, looked even more like a Shadow Beast than the Shadow Beasts themselves, with his black tendrils making him barely recognizable as human. The large hunter was overcome with immense fear, as if standing atop the sharp teeth of a gigantic beast, his thighs uncontrollably trembling. Mommy! This is too scary! He organized his thoughts and earnestly said: "Then, can we run?" Run? Why would you run? I''ve just cleared out the Shadow Beasts here, created a safe zone for you, and now you want to run? If you just stay in the safe zone, these two hunters, along with the other townspeople, will be able to spend a safe night. And why are his thighs still trembling? Am I not gentle enough? Chen Qi spoke softly: "Relax, the Shadow Beasts here are dead, there''s no need for you to go." Chen Qi tried hard to keep his tone friendly. However, they only heard the words "there''s no need to go" The large hunter could no longer contain himself, gripping his long spear tightly, stepping forward, and then¡ª he knelt down with a bang! "Sir, please spare the child behind me, I am willing to give up everything!" Shadow Demons are ruthless and cold-hearted, and although the hope was slim, the speaking Shadow Demon in front of them might offer a chance of survival. Saying so, the large hunter presented the fifty Shadow Beast Cores and fifteen creeping shadows he had gathered with both hands. "..." For a moment, Chen Qi didn''t know how to express his speechlessness. The Night Monster, combined with the effect of Residual Fire Touch, emitted an aura as threatening as a volcano on the verge of eruption. Am I really that terrifying? Explaining seemed futile and would only expose more information... So, should I accept these materials? A dark, semi-ethereal tendril extended from behind Chen Qi, slowly taking the creeping shadows and Shadow Beast Cores from him. Wait, Chen Qi blinked, noticing a blind spot, Why so many creeping shadows? Creeping shadows are quite rare materials, yet here a regular hunter had as many as fifteen! He, himself, only had over a dozen creeping shadows. Chen Qi crouched down and quietly asked: "Where did you get these items from?" The large hunter shivered, his hair at the temples already soaked: "Picked... picked them up..." "Picked them up?" Gasping for breath, the large hunter explained: "Yes, the White Tower Hunters were tracking a certain monster; they were in a hurry and didn''t collect the Shadow Beast corpses they killed along the way, so we mustered the courage to pick some up..." Chasing after a certain monster? Chen Qi''s spirits immediately perked up. The White Tower Hunters hadn''t gone to resist the Shadow Tide; instead, they had come to the town. Find more to read on My Virtual Library Empire Now that he thought about it, he still hadn''t discovered the trace of the Shade Weaver, could it be that the White Tower Hunters were also after the Shade Weaver? Transcendents of the Book Phase and Lamp Phase are known for their inspiration, while the White Tower Federation, the dominion of book and lamp, prioritizes powerful inspiration and plentiful knowledge over physical talents. Although Chen Qi''s inspiration was very high, it still paled in comparison to the Third-tier Transcendents of the White Tower Federation. At the same time, the hunters of the White Tower Federation were known for their intelligence, and the likelihood of them having information on the Shade Weaver was not low. Chapter 352 Accidentally Stepping into the Moguls Trap_2 White Tower Hunters, are you also tracking the Weaver? Things just got a bit troublesome, having fellow hunters around... Chen Qi thought for a moment and asked, "Which direction are they in?" The tall hunter slowly raised his head, trembling as he raised his hand and pointed towards the dim lighthouse within the town. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi followed the direction of his pointing. That was the Lighthouse established by the Sea God Pirate Group after renovating the surveillance tower following the Smiling Moon. I see... Chen Qi, holding the daylight lantern, summoned the deep-sea Water Elf, "Come back, we''re leaving." The deep-sea Water Elves, holding a sack, followed him. On the ground, besides the Shadow Beast Cores and the creeping shadows, there were numerous Shadow Beast corpses, whose belongings could sell for quite a sum of money. Besides that, there were Night Scales of the great shadow python, which were excellent materials for armor forging. However, their removal and size were too large to be suitable for a backpack card. The dead shadow wave left behind some valuable materials, which would be left to them. Chen Qi stepped into the dark streets and disappeared from everyone''s sight. After a moment, ensuring that the sound of footsteps was gone, the crowd dared to lift their heads and began discussing briskly. Among the townspeople, someone asked in terror, "What on earth was that just now? Its aura was terrifying. Do we really have such a person in our Sea God Pirate Group?" The tall hunter answered, "No, the other party isn''t a Legend, just a Third Rank Transcendent." "Third Rank! Could it be Lord Hai Ge? Or one of those supernovas standing at the pinnacle of the Third Rank, or! One of the crazy monsters developed by our bishop, or a special entity among the Shadow Beasts?" "No, no, considering that the other party was hunting Shadow Beasts, it''s obvious they don''t belong to that category. Perhaps, they might be the previous Black Hunter..." "Black Hunter, has he come back from the dead? Wasn''t that person beaten to death in a fight with the Gunfire Queen?" "Wasn''t the Black Hunter played to death by the Flower Witch''s whip?" The crowd couldn''t hide their surprise at this moment. Out at sea, new talents emerged daily, but once their news vanished from the papers, it often meant death. And at sea, explosive rumors spread faster than truth. Coupled with some messages spread by the Blood Blade Pirate Group, many people following the Black Hunter thought Chen Qi had disappeared at sea. The tall hunter furrowed his brows: "I''m just speculating, it''s not very likely, but anyhow, that pitch-black tentacle means that he will become a monster lurking in our town." The crowd couldn''t help but recall the terrifying figure of Chen Qi, shuddering at the thought. At that moment, another short, thin hunter in the group said, "Recently, rising stars like the noble son of Bonfire Energy, the Bomb Hunter, and the kind Hunter An have said they want to kill deep-sea monsters, maybe they could handle this thing..." The crowd couldn''t help but think of this matter. These two hunters had recently become increasingly famous, lately hunting a significant number of deep-sea monsters! Without a doubt, if the Black Hunter was alive, he would be their prime target! The tall hunter mocked himself: Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire "Don''t count on others! However, that monster''s hunting target is the creatures of the White Tower! Maybe, it won''t survive this night..." The White Tower Hunters are the most potent independent Hunter Group on Sea God Island, the seven of them have completed many S-rank bounty missions. Whether it''s the vast Black Pig Shark, the storm bird flitting among thunderclouds, or the Lava Sea Dragon, they''ve defeated them all. The slender hunter said, "Yeah, especially that Metani, not only is she beautiful! Her strength is also mighty, and it''s probably second only to Hai Ge of our Hunter Group." ''Can we not talk about it...'' A little girl reminded in fear, then stared blankly at the corpse of the great shadow python. That creature, it left them a BOSS Monster Corpse! In the darkness, the Night Scales of the great shadow python emitted a faint glow. The crowd swallowed hard, struggling for words, not knowing how to describe their feelings at the moment. ... ... The dark fog grew denser. Chen Qi, holding the lantern, walked through the pitch-black streets that seemed to swallow all light. With the aid of Shadow Step, his steps were light and firm, as if he had reached some tacit understanding with the darkness, leaving no extra sound behind. The daylight lantern, providing light, was held by deep-sea Water Elf Number One. And beneath the light of the lantern lay the carcasses of Shadow Beasts, a conservative estimate putting their number at at least a thousand! But these valuable carcasses were intact, the hunters who had killed these Shadow Beasts didn''t care about the value of the remains. The value of these remains was undeniably high, the White Tower Hunters were pursuing something of even higher worth. As Chen Qi continued deeper, he had the Water Elf pluck ten creeping shadows. Unbeknownst to him, his collection of creeping shadows had reached over forty. Just as he was instructing the Water Elf to lick up the package, a sudden noise broke the silence. "Where did that antlered creature hide? We must take it down! Otherwise, once it regenerates its flesh in the darkness, we can''t imagine the consequences!" Chen Qi, in the darkness, looked towards the source of the noise. That was a group of Hunters clad in white hunter garments. Dressed in uniform white outfits bearing the exquisite emblem of the White Tower, they shone with a silver-white gleam in the dim light, standing out conspicuously. And in the center was a hunter with white ponytails, wearing light white armor. Chapter 353 Accidentally Entering the Big Shots Scheme_3 Her white hair looked somewhat disheveled at the moment, several strands gently falling in front of her chest, sweat continuously sliding down her cheeks. The person was none other than Melanie from the White Tower! Wait! Chen Qi stopped in his tracks, quietly observing his surroundings, assessing the imminent situation. In the darkness, there was the sound of hurried wind... Wait, this can''t be happening... Chen Qi grew nervous. Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire The Shadow Weaver is a very rare neutral NPC, possessing the capability to help players forge taboo equipment. Of course, although it is a super rare neutral NPC, the Shadow Weaver has a vast amount of hit points, a powerful aura that lowers spirits, and a terrifying ability to move through darkness. Once angered, its strength would abruptly increase, roughly equivalent to a hidden BOSS in a super-large C-rank crack! During Shadow Tide Night, even if seven White Tower Hunters tried to defeat it, they would have to pay a considerable price. Of course, the White Tower Hunters are too powerful, each of them could be considered a big boss, and ultimately, the Shadow Weaver would be defeated! These guys have started the fight... Chen Qi took a step toward the direction of the daylight lantern, guarding against a sneak attack by the Shadow Weaver. The Shadow Weaver is equally afraid of light. And at that moment, a bespectacled White Tower Hunter suddenly said: "Captain, we can''t locate it!" "Captain! There are monsters in the dark!" Suddenly, the Hunter Group also noticed the presence in the darkness, their steps faltered slightly, then they quickly adjusted their formation to move backward, the atmosphere becoming tense in an instant. "Captain! There''s a new monster, a humanoid monster!" sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What!" Melanie turned around, staring fiercely into the darkness at Chen Qi. This was an unidentified monster with pitch-black tentacles on its back, its depth unfathomable like a black hole. From a distance, a lantern appeared mysteriously. In the darkness, Chen Qi''s aura had already changed, even Melanie from the White Tower couldn''t recognize him at all. Are these guys my peers? Have I come to the wrong place?... Chen Qi frowned, taking a step back. The gap in strength among Third-tier Hunters is enormous, and Melanie, wielding both book and hammer tactics, is a formidable monster. And Chen Qi''s own release, although decent, was still far inferior to Melanie, an insurmountable gulf between them. If they really started fighting, he would have no hope at all, not to mention, beside Melanie, there were six other formidable Third-tier Hunters! His current stance was like that of a poor little sheep that had walked into a pack of wolves. Solely in terms of strength, he had no right to negotiate with Melanie. Accidentally walked into a gathering of big shots, my current situation is very dangerous... In Chen Qi''s eyes, Melanie was even more terrifying than the Shadow Weaver. Should I tactically retreat first?... Chen Qi furrowed his brow, thinking rapidly. The next second. Sweating profusely, Melanie flicked her hand and shot a card fiercely: "You! Don''t come any closer!!!" A card. Little Sunlight Blast! From the White Tower Federation''s top-tier Demon-Hunting Workshop, a million-valued Demon-Hunting Light Blast, designed specifically against shadow demons! Shoo! The card dissipated in the air like flames, then quickly transformed into a beam of pure, righteous light, flashing before Chen Qi! The effect... No effect... Under the suppression of Shadow Tide Night, the light only had a radius of three meters. Is it my imagination? Chen Qi was momentarily stunned; he faintly felt that these seven hunters were somewhat afraid of him. And the next second, he saw a miraculous scene. "Who exactly are you..." Melanie''s voice trembled slightly, her body striving to remain calm, but the fear in her words was hard to conceal. And while she was gasping for breath, a pitch-black crack fiercely tore open above Melanie. Immediately, two mountainous gigantic hands, fiercely smashed down from twenty meters in the sky! Chapter 354 The Tiny Weaver of Shadows! ``` Boom! Between breaths, under the torrent of terrifying force, the ground fiercely rang out like a giant bell, and a twenty-meter-deep crater was violently smashed open, the solid rock ground breaking apart like tofu, ejecting stone debris as fast as bullets. Bang bang bang bang bang! Amidst the billowing dust, Chen Qi raised his long blade horizontally, blocking the flying fragments. Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire And at that moment, a thick dark breath wafted over him. Chen Qi slowly raised his head. In the crack in the sky was a nearly twenty-meter-tall terrifying beast, its head resembling that of a deer, with two extremely thick and massive antlers, while its shoulders were unusually broad, but its arms were incredibly long and slim, possessing both the power and dexterity of a master weaver! On its back were six interwoven black and white bone hands, the palms of the six black and white hands spread, with blood-red eyes on them. At the instant of gazing into these eyes, it felt as though one was being dragged into a lengthy crack, with needle-like pain piercing into the brain. [You have fallen under the gaze of the Shadow Weaver''s Eye! Spiritual value is continuously dropping!] Shadow Weaver! Finally found it... Chen Qi took a glance at the situation within the dust. Faced with a boss-level monster''s heavy hammer, what was the condition of those seven White Tower Hunters? Boom¡ª¡ª A White Tower Hunter, holding a silver long blade, leaped out of the just-settled dust like a flowing stream: "Captain Melanie! Are you alright?" Just now, because Melanie had taken action towards Chen Qi, her attention was diverted. "I''m fine! First, deal with that humanoid monster! Otherwise..." Melanie struggled to stand, as most of her clothing was soaked through with blood and sweat, barely able to command with a trembling voice. Defeat the other monster first... the White Tower Hunter adjusted his dust-covered glasses and looked at Chen Qi standing beside the lantern. Chen Qi stood within the darkness, motionless, as if everything before him was within his expectations. The White Tower Hunter instinctively analyzed the situation. Could their group of White Tower Hunters really handle the Shadow Weaver while simultaneously dealing with a humanoid monster with tentacles? You want to take me down first? Chen Qi pondered after hearing this, and touched his chin. The downsides of stumbling into someone else''s raid. As a newly promoted Third-tier Transcendent, he couldn''t take much advantage when facing the White Tower Hunters. However, he dared to step into this place, having his own trump card to rely on. Shielded by the ''Night Monster''s'' mental threshold, he could move freely within the darkness of Shadow Tide Night. Although he currently lacked the strength to directly overpower several Third-order Transcendents, he still had some ability to protect himself. Chen Qi thought it over and said gently, "My friends, there''s no need, I''m just a Hunter passing by, and all I want is the Shadow Weaver''s weaving ability." It can speak! Is the opponent a Shadow Beast with high intelligence? Or really a Hunter? The glasses-wearing White Tower Hunter''s brain worked overtime: "I warn you! You''d better back off. Killing a Third Rank monster is as easy for us White Tower Hunters as completing a primary school math paper!" The White Tower Hunter had a fierce look in his eyes, and a dust-like white aura emanated around him, trying to intimidate the monster in front of him with his spiritual power! White Tower Hunters really like to use exams as metaphors, but threatening me? Chen Qi, holding onto his long blade, ignored the White Tower Hunter''s warning and stepped forward: "I told you, I can work with you, and you can refuse, I will find my own way to obtain what I want." "Of course, if you choose to attack me, you will have to bear the consequences." Chen Qi extended the fingers of his right hand, hooking up the flame of the beacon lamp and once again smearing it onto the blade. The glasses-wearing White Tower Hunter was agitated, gritting his teeth: S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Collaborating with a monster is a Hunter''s disgrace!" With that, the White Tower Hunter lit the lantern at his waist, holding his silver blade, and charged fiercely into the darkness. Strength is the pass for the crack! Let''s test the depths of the opponent first! Demon Exorcism Blade. Silver Lightning! In an instant, he rushed into Chen Qi''s vicinity like a white bolt of lightning. Facing the charging White Tower Hunter, Chen Qi did not dodge. The two tentacles behind directly slapped down, grasping the stabbing blade with empty hands. Clang! Under the force of the two tentacles, the blade was easily caught. "..." The glasses-wearing White Tower Hunter''s eyes widened in disbelief. His attack was extremely fast, yet it was easily stopped! How could this be, my speed¡ª Boom! The next second, two other robust dark tentacles gently wrapped around his head. And at that moment, the tentacles in the back slowly extended, bending into fists, gathering strength. Steel Qi. Tentacle Heavy Punch! Boom! The spiral Qi Power of steel combined with the tentacles fiercely shot out, striking the White Tower Hunter in the gut! A tremendous explosion echoed through the air, causing the White Tower Hunter''s abdomen to instantly cave in, and like a cannonball, he was slammed against the lighthouse, bleeding profusely. I did say, bear the consequences... Chen Qi blew on his hot fists. The other''s strength was not weak, but due to fatigue and contamination from the Shadow Weaver''s mental attack, his combat condition was severely impaired. Not to mention, Chen Qi possessed the rare skill ''Super Sensation.'' Super Sensation could be seen as an enhanced version of dynamic vision. No matter how fast the opponent moved, he could catch them. Naturally, he could easily handle an attack that was low in power but high in speed. Chapter 355 The Tiny Weaver of Shadows!_2 Chen Qi gripped the hilt: "This is your last warning, captain of the White Tower Hunters, according to the rules among Hunters, I can help you, but you must make a reasonable commitment." Although the Hunter Association was free and loose, it also had some codified special rules. That was the principle of mutual assistance within the Hunter Association, if a Hunter was in a dangerous predicament and there happened to be another Hunter nearby, the endangered Hunter needed to pay a certain compensation to commission the help of the other. Whether a Hunter attacked the troubled Hunter or if afterwards, the assisted Hunter refused to pay the compensation, the adjudicators of the Third-tier Scales or the adjudication knights would administer severe punishment. Of course, the crux of the matter still revered strength above all, and most Hunters in conflict would not rely on the adjudication office to resolve the issue. The reason Chen Qi spoke in such a manner was merely to tell Melanie that he was a Hunter, not an irrational, bloodthirsty tentacled monster. In this superficial world, he was completely treated as a monster. "Who exactly are you..." While dodging, Melanie looked at Chen Qi. At this moment, the air was filled with the resounding blast of explosive noises, and enormous shadows constantly shuttled through the sky, hitting them heavily. The surrounding ground had sunk several layers, and a lot of black smoke billowed out! At this moment, one of the team members finally remembered and loudly said: "Captain Melanie, the other party is very likely the long-missing Black Hunter, who once defeated the Black Pig Shark singlehandedly! He is a battle-capable Third-tier Transcendent." "What? Wasn''t that guy whipped to death after being drugged by the Flower Witch, who then bound him and lashed him till he died?" Melanie said in disbelief. What the hell are you talking about? Chen Qi''s expression was cold, and the corner of his mouth twitched. Being blown up by the Gunfire Queen, he could understand. But what''s with this being whipped to death? Does the Flower Witch look like someone who enjoys whipping people? What in the world had been reported in the newspapers during his month-long practice with the Blood Blade Pirate Group? Which newspaper reported this? Chen Qi was speechless, setting aside his queries, he once again said coldly: "Captain of the White Tower, I''ll give you three seconds to think it over." Melanie hesitated for a moment, her face flushed. Finally, she said: "Monster, although I don''t know who you are, we request your help!" Not a problem... Chen Qi snapped his fingers: "Give me a Hunter''s contract card bearing the Scales, and make a vow." Making a contract... Melanie''s pupils shrank rapidly. Among high-order Transcendents, many have Scales and shell-based transcendent contracts, which can ensure the perfect execution of spoken words, such as master-servant contracts, slave contracts, cooperative contracts, love contracts, and so on. These contracts, as a means of credit among high-order Transcendents, are quite common. Violating them would result in intense backlash. As a card master, Melanie had all sorts of fanciful cards at her disposal. The Hunter''s contract card she held could establish a perfect Hunter''s promise. If violated, the body would immediately suffer from a terrifying backlash of the power of the Scales, strong enough to cripple a Third-tier Transcendent. Making a contract with a monster... Melanie was caught in a brief struggle. Contracts are extremely dangerous things, usually only used in front of those whom one trusts! But could she really afford to hesitate now... And would making him a part of it truly change the tide of the battle? Ultimately, he was just a Third-tier monster. Melanie pondered rapidly. If things continued this way, her team members could die! Nothing was more important than the lives of her team members! Even if he couldn''t help them, just ensuring that he wouldn''t attack them would be good enough! Melanie suddenly pulled out a card from her chest. Engraved on the card was a large bird holding a pair of scales and wearing a hunter''s cap. "I vow by the Hunter''s contract that after the battle is over, thirty percent of the spoils from the Shadow Weaver will go to you, and in addition, our White Tower Hunter Team will not attack you or entertain any thoughts of doing so for the next day!" Thirty percent of the spoils... Chen Qi thought it over. A good reward, as in this battle, his maximum output could barely reach twenty-five percent. "I agree." Chen Qi said quietly. The moment he agreed, the card in Melanie''s hand burned like a flame, turning into a golden glow and entering their bodies. A warm sensation entered Chen Qi''s body. [You have signed a Hunter''s contract...] Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire Chen Qi blew softly, and the white fire blazed fiercely. The White Tower Hunters had overestimated the Shadow Weaver. The Shadow Weaver was a typical large BOSS, and its mechanisms were extremely powerful. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its six Blood Eye Hands at the back could cause a very powerful psychic attack. Furthermore, it had a terrifying skill of dark traversal, allowing it to instantly enter dark cracks to evade fatal attacks! And its cooldown was only one second, too short to believe! With spatial traversal, the Shadow Weaver could directly ignore extremely powerful lethal attacks. Thus, for many who first encountered it, the Shadow Weaver appeared to possess an invincible skill, capable of dodging all high-damage skills, making it seem incredibly powerful. But in reality, the Shadow Weaver had a huge weakness, and that was after using spatial traversal ten times, it would have a two-second period of exhaustion. During this time, it could not use spatial traversal and was hard-pressed to move, making it a giant punching bag ripe for beating. Chapter 356 The Tiny Weaver of Shadows!_3 Six White Tower Hunters repeatedly dodged, relying on their own panels, and clashed head-on with the Shadow Weaver, trading blow for blow, causing it to stiffen. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Card of Books. Spiritual Power Cannon! Melanie pulled out a card from the back of her neck, aiming at the enormous body of the Shadow Weaver. In an instant, a tremendous amount of Spiritual Power swirled like a storm at the center of the card, then abruptly shot out a helical Spiritual Power Cannon! Boom! The huge hands of the Shadow Weaver blocked, and its thousand-ton body was forcefully pushed back tens of meters, slamming into the tall lighthouse behind it. Boom! Boom! Thick black smoke arose, and numerous cracks began to appear on the body of the Shadow Weaver. "It worked!" Melanie and the other team members couldn''t help but shout in celebration. Its health had already dropped below 30%... Chen Qi reminded: "Everyone, be careful, it''s going to start the second phase." Second phase? Melanie blinked. The next second, the Shadow Weaver turned crimson red, the eyes on the six hands behind it turned blood red, and its body emitted a dense black Qi Power! [You are under the gaze of the Red, and your spiritual value drastically decreased!] Whew¡ª¡ª Whew¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Whew¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The Shadow Weaver suddenly let out an angry roar, then quickly went berserk: "Die! Die! Die! Die!" Boom! The Shadow Weaver suddenly performed a spatial traversal, flashing behind Melanie, then smashed down with a palm as heavy as a road roller. Ora! Ora! Ora! The frenzied Shadow Weaver pounded out hundreds of punches, its twenty-meter body making each punch feel like a collision with a truck! Boom! Melanie was caught off guard, and her entire body was smashed into a deep crater. At that moment, the bespectacled White Tower Hunter fiercely stepped forward, attempting to counterattack, but the Shadow Weaver once again entered the shadows, traversing to his back and striking with a mountainous punch. During its frenzy, the Shadow Weaver would continuously use spatial traversal heavy hammers, causing extreme spiritual suppression as well. The cooldown for its spatial traversal was only 0.5 seconds! This move, without any information, might inflict instant severe damage even on an elite Hunter Group. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The spatial traversals of the Shadow Weaver brought about the sound of steel shattering, and the entire orderly ground was smashed into a terrifying deep crater. In an instant, seven White Tower Hunters were heavily slammed down, sinking into the ground, forced into a defensive posture. And after the last White Tower Hunter fell, the lofty deer head of the Shadow Weaver was raised. It looked around, clenched its smoking fists, and said to Chen Qi: "Next, it''s your turn..." Its hands behind slowly spread out, focusing on Chen Qi. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire Spiritual Suppression! [You are under the Spiritual Suppression of the Shadow Weaver!] It''s my turn... Chen Qi drank a Potion of Inspiration and gripped the hilt of his blade. At the same time, he burst forth with Super Sensation, Qi Power Transformation, and Steel Qi! In the next breath, the Shadow Weaver tore open a crack, appearing above Chen Qi''s head, and struck down with a terrifying smash. After a breath that shook his whole body, Chen Qi instantly used Shadow Step, creating distance, and then blocked with his blade! Boom! Power on a different scale! Accompanied by a huge cloud of dust, Chen Qi was blown back twenty meters, sparks flying under his feet! You think you have a chance to catch your breath? The Shadow Weaver once again performed spatial traversal, flashing behind Chen Qi, and clenched both hands to form a heavy punch and strike. But... Chen Qi immediately activated Steel Qi, planted his left foot on the ground, and performed an extreme Helical Slash with his long sword, gathering Qi Power to block this fierce punch. Boom! The immense Inner Strength of the punch penetrated Chen Qi''s body, causing his organs to emit a burst of pain. He reacted! How interesting! The Shadow Weaver looked utterly shocked. Its spiritual pressure seemed to have no effect. Instinctively, it used a spatial shift and flashed behind Chen Qi again. "Be careful!!" Melanie shouted from the ground. However, at that moment, Chen Qi couldn''t help but smile inwardly. "The tenth time..." Chen Qi silently counted in his mind, then poured all his Qi Power outward, his entire figure grasping the blade tightly, like a taut spinning top¡ª Tensing muscles, at full stretch¡ª Adjusting breath, condensing Qi Power, at full stretch¡ª Then he released it! With this strike, Chen Qi held nothing back. Paired with Qi Power Transformation and a potion, the burning flames reached a length of twenty-five meters, even surpassing the Shadow Weaver''s size!! A twenty-five-meter-long blade, let''s give it a try! Chen Qi, like an arrow released from a bow, spun his body along with a long trail, slicing down with his blade. Qi Power Transformation. Cast Fire, Black Wave Helical Slash! The scalding white flames drew a nearly fifty-meter-long massive helix in the air, heavily chopping down on the advancing Shadow Weaver. In an instant, the body of the Shadow Weaver, like tofu, was violently torn apart. Whirr! The Shadow Weaver stood there stupefied, its enormous deer head drooping, blankly staring at Chen Qi while half of its body melted like wax. "Ah¡ª" The Shadow Weaver took a dazed step forward. However, as it lost its balance, the gargantuan body of the Shadow Weaver crashed onto the street with a boom. The surroundings gradually became silent, and the dust slowly settled. "Phew..." Chen Qi gasped heavily, feeling a burden lifted off him. Even the Shadow Weaver couldn''t resist the true damage of White Tower Lighthouse. Anticipating and overcoming two phases of the Shadow Weaver wasn''t a big issue. One strike kill? The people among the ruins slowly raised their heads, unsure how to describe their feelings at the moment. At this moment, only Melanie faintly sensed something and warned: "Be careful! It''s not over yet..." She sensed an unclear aura on the Shadow Weaver. The Shadow Weaver wasn''t dead! And it was still alive! No, there''s no need to be cautious... Chen Qi quickly adjusted his breathing. The Shadow Weaver indeed had a third stage, but this stage, apart from running, posed no threat. At that moment, from inside the Shadow Weaver''s corpse, a tiny creature holding a thread, around half a meter tall, quietly peeked its head out of the fallen giant''s body. It looked like a frightened mouse, pondering a route to escape. The tiny creature looked at the fallen White Tower Hunters and gingerly stepped out its right foot from the corpse. Trouble... Chen Qi frowned involuntarily. The true body of the Shadow Weaver was a little guy with a great ability to escape. Chasing this little guy would also take quite some time. Chen Qi gasped heavily, but his Qi Power had been exhausted, leaving him with little energy to pursue. I need to take a break; I''ll chase it later... Waves of heat passed through Chen Qi''s body. The Little Shadow Weaver also noticed this and started to run rapidly, using a 0.5-meter-long spatial shift. The Little Shadow Weaver''s tiny hands swung, getting more excited as it ran. It''s gone! It''s gone! Snap! The next second, the Deep Sea Water Elf suddenly appeared, gave it a big close-up, and slammed it to the ground. "???" Chapter 357 The Taboo of Taboos Snap! The Little Shadow Weaver was slapped to the ground, blinking its big, round eyes like light bulbs. Who did it! Who ambushed it, the king! The Little Shadow Weaver quickly got up. At this moment, it only had a small deer head and a frail, pitch-black body. Of course, although its body had shrunk, its domineering presence remained. As a powerful Shadow Weaver, it had the aura of a high-ranking Shadow Demon! It widened its eyes, searching for the arrogant person who had stopped it! Then, it saw the chubby and soft body of the Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1. What is this? A weak slime? How could this thing fight a Shadow Demon? Snap! The Deep Sea Water Elf used its tiny water palm and slapped the Little Shadow Weaver again, "Hoo hoo hoo (Don''t think you can escape the owner''s grasp!)" This slap! Was loud beyond measure! This slap, Did a whopping¡ª 1 point of damage! The damage was negligible, but the insult was immense. Even among Shadow Beasts, there was a hierarchy. The Shadow Weaver belonged to the bloodline of the Shadow King! It was a descendant of a king! The Little Shadow Weaver''s two big, round eyes instantly turned bright red. Six branch-like arms behind it formed fists. Those White Tower Hunters, and that thing with long tentacles dared to bully it! But even a small, weak slime, used as a cushion, dared to bully it! Space traversal, 0.5 meters Shuttle Flash Strike high-speed punch array! Snap! The Little Shadow Weaver flashed suddenly, charged forward, expending its potential, and unleashed a fierce Shuttle Flash Strike, aiming straight at Water Elf No. 1. The Water Elf was hit hard and shattered into pieces¡ª The Little Shadow Weaver smiled, but it didn''t feel the solid impact of the punch. Experience tales with My Virtual Library Empire It was an illusion! It had hit an illusion! Snap! After creating the illusion, the Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 quickly revealed its true form, flashed behind the Little Shadow Weaver, and slapped repeatedly! Chain slaps! The effect was outstanding! It caused high psychic damage! The Little Shadow Weaver was stunned. It loved backstabbing its opponents, yet it had been attacked on its back with the same move. "Ahhhh!!" A terrifying shadow aura erupted from the Little Shadow Weaver as it continually used space traversal to attack the Deep Sea Water Elf. The two powerful little supremes battled to the edge of the street, kicking up clouds of dust! Until a giant hand reached out from the boundless darkness, grabbed the Little Shadow Weaver by its antlers, and lifted it up. "Caught already?" Chen Qi had trouble expressing his feelings for a moment. Normally, the Little Shadow Weaver could use short-distance space traversal, so even if caught, it could immediately escape. It was usually a tricky and hard-to-catch creature. However, this time the Little Shadow Weaver had used up all its spiritual power trying to fight the Deep Sea Water Elf¡ª Could it really be this stupid? Chen Qi looked at the Little Shadow Weaver in his hand. The Little Shadow Weaver kept kicking in the air, trying to run on nothing. It seemed genuinely very stupid... After patting Water Elf No. 1, Chen Qi stood up and asked the gathered White Tower Hunters, "Captain of the White Tower! According to the Hunter Contract, shall we divide the spoils first?" Melanie dusted herself off, straightened her collar, and pushed back her hair, maintaining her gentle hunter sister image, "Alright! Monster! According to the Hunter Contract, we can''t attack each other for one day." Melanie shot a suspicious glance at Chen Qi, confirmed he wouldn''t make a move, and then commanded, "Get to work! Dig up the treasure!" Most of the Shadow Weaver''s treasure was within its fallen, enormous body. The Shadow Weaver''s husk was essentially a super shadow mecha created by the Little Shadow Weaver using abundant shadow materials. So disassembling it would yield a lot of high-grade rare materials. "Leave it to me, Sister Melanie!" After confirming that Chen Qi posed no threat, a tanned White Tower female Mechanic took out her hammer. Under her dismantling efforts, the massive Shadow Weaver''s body was quickly taken apart, turning into one piece of fresh material after another. Each material was extraordinarily rare. Every time a piece was stripped away, the Little Shadow Weaver in Chen Qi''s hand would give a fierce tremor. In a moment, the twenty-meter Shadow Weaver was gone, leaving only a row of dazzling materials. Chen Qi walked over and quickly surveyed the scene. Among them were about five of the rarest materials. [Weaver''s Silk: Nature Form: Shadow Description: Threads from the Gutter Nether River world, can be forged into powerful legendary taboo equipment!] [Shadow Heart: Nature Form: Shadow Description: Source of powerful shadow energy, composed of countless fears, can be used as a power core for large mechas.] [Withered Shadow Hand: Nature Form: Shadow Description: A hand woven from Nether River Silk, possessing immense strength and up to 70% spiritual power conductivity.] [Fear Blood Eye: Nature Form: Blade, Shadow Description: A forged blood eye, looking directly at it will cause continuous psychic damage, can be used to create fear-type equipment.] [Space Traveler''s Employee Badge: Nature Form: Ice, Shadow Description: A badge from a deranged employee, can assist in learning the spatial skill "Dark Traversal".] Aside from these, the rest were Shadow Silk, Shadow Pulsating Mass, Shadow Bone, Shadow Snacks, and other materials and items. These drops were all standard B-grade crack drops, whose materials could be used to forge powerful B-grade crack equipment, legendary taboo equipment! S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 358 Taboo within Taboos_2 ``` The equipment forged with these materials won''t be weaker than any piece of equipment on Chen Qi! In the White Tower Hunter team, there are no Transcendents who follow the Belief in Shell Coins, unable to gauge the value of an item intuitively. Therefore, they unanimously opened their backpack cards, found the ''Shadow Phase Crack'' drop item book, and frantically collected information. At that moment, Chen Qi, who wasn''t reading, seemed somewhat out of place. Chen Qi squatted down, pondering the things he needed, loving books as the White Tower Hunters do... According to the agreement, he could take thirty percent of the rewards. Chen Qi once again appraised the value of the five rare materials and glanced again at the Little Shadow Weaver in his hand. The Eye of the Fearful can cause high mental attacks, and while it seems powerful, it''s actually quite feeble. The Eye of Fear requires direct gaze into the Fear Blood Eye to cause mental damage, ineffective against the blind or those who close their eyes while controlling it. Most importantly, mental attack types aren''t very effective in the New Sun world. Like Chen Qi, who has the passive skill ''Night Monster'' that locks his mental threshold. And many Transcendents get stronger as they get crazier! Space Shuffler''s employee card can also be ruled out as he is not a messenger, Traveler, of the Lamp Phase, without the intuition for movement technique skills, which means it''s extremely hard for him to learn such high-order special movements. Chen Qi''s gaze settled on the Weaver''s Silk, Shadow Heart, and Shrivel Shadow Hand. Weaver''s Silk is the most versatile material, known as the universal ''connector''. While the Shadow Heart and the Shrivel Shadow Hand can be handed directly to the ''Little Shadow Weaver''. Chen Qi asked softly toward the others, "What are your choices?" He seems like quite a normal monster; could he really be that Hunter killed by the Flower Witch... Melanie immediately shut her book and said, "I want the Shadow Heart! It''s a rare power core! My teacher has always hoped to create a powerful Shadow Chimera! He needs a strong Shadow Phase core!" At that moment, the White Tower''s timid female Mechanic said, "Sister Melanie, I want the Fear Blood Eye, I want to install it on myself, so people will want to look away when they see me..." "..." Chen Qi pondered for a moment, somewhat torn, lifting the Little Shadow Weaver in his hand: "Little Shadow Weaver? What do you think?" "???" The Little Shadow Weaver turned its head, staring blankly at Chen Qi, stammering. It''s pretending¡ªpretending it can''t speak... A hint of crimson flashed in Chen Qi''s eyes: "Stop pretending! Speak! Or I''ll pluck your antlers off!" "Hmph!" S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Little Shadow Weaver stubbornly kept silent. Never to submit to humans¡ªit''s a line and a matter of pride for it! "Number One! Beat it up for me!" "I can''t decide unless you have equipment to craft!" The Little Shadow Weaver caved in at lightning speed. Chen Qi smiled slightly and spoke in a gentle tone: "That''s right, be good! Little Shadow Weaver, what materials do I need to take if I want to upgrade these items I''m wearing?" The Little Shadow Weaver is called a super rare NPC, not only because of the vast rare materials it drops but more importantly, it possesses a very powerful equipment upgrade function. Used in conjunction with the creeping shadow and Weaver''s Silk, it can upgrade any piece of equipment into a stronger Shadow Forbidden Equipment. The Little Shadow Weaver blinked and silently pointed to the materials on the ground, saying timidly, "Weaver''s Silk, Shrivel Shadow Hand, and a portion of Shadow Silk..." There''s another way! The White Tower Hunters silently put down their books. So you can ask the Boss about the material''s value! Clearing her throat twice, Melanie adjusted her collar and cautiously approached Chen Qi, "Little Shadow Weaver, what about me?" The Little Shadow Weaver looked Melina up and down, whispering softly, "Aside from your card, everything on you is trash, no need for an upgrade, take whatever!" "Trash..." Melanie froze completely, clenching her teeth. Those were the best uniforms of the Hunter Association! She took a deep breath, recognizing that despite its protection from bullets and Spiritual Power attacks, the uniform lacked any powerful offensive functionality, making it at most a medium-grade equipment of C-rank crack. Though angry, she had to admit the fact. Afterward, the remaining six White Tower Hunters also each consulted the Little Shadow Weaver. Apart from the female Mechanic who wanted the artificial eye, most Transcendents were told to take anything at random. ``` Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire Ultimately, after a series of distributions, Chen Qi accepted the Weaver''s Silk, the withered Shadow Hand, and ten strands of Shadow Silk. The remaining items were distributed to her teammates by Melanie. "A grand harvest!" Melanie was exceptionally excited. With so many materials, and just a few more Shell Coins spent on buying some neutralizing Book Phase materials, forging a new set of taboo equipment was not a difficult task. At that moment, Chen Qi addressed Melanie, saying: "Ladies and gentlemen, it''s been a pleasure working with you, but could I ask you to step aside for a moment now?" "???" Melanie tilted her head: "Monster? Step aside, what do you mean?" Chen Qi thought for a moment, then said: "I need to find the Little Shadow Weaver to reforge some equipment, and I don''t want others to see the process of this forging. Of course, there''s one small thing, in this process, I might need to undress, revealing my true appearance." The true strength of a Shadow Weaver lies in upgrading equipment! Chen Qi now needed to take off the Residual Fire Touch. And once the Residual Fire Touch was removed, he might expose his true identity. Chen Qi had a very strong premonition. Once the handle on his real identity was exposed, the White Tower Hunters, given their style, would not let him off easily. Melanie raised an eyebrow: "What''s the big deal? It''s just a change of clothes. Can''t we take a quick look?" She was extremely curious about the true appearance underneath this monstrous hunter''s attire, whether it was a faceless monster or a void-like visage. Or perhaps a cute little boy, or someone with glasses, with a determined gaze, the appearance of a top-tier Book Phase expert... Melanie was particularly curious, even having an urge to forcibly strip Chen Qi of his clothes. Most importantly, once she learned of the Black Hunter''s true appearance, she could use "Black Hunter, you don''t want others to know your true appearance either, right?" to directly threaten the hunter before her. "Are you sure?" Chen Qi said softly. Alas, the other party was clearly on guard, at least the Melanie of today who abides by contracts couldn''t do it... Melanie gritted her teeth and said reluctantly: "Fine, after you''re done enjoying the Shadow Weaver, it''s our turn!" Melanie and her teammates also had many pieces of equipment to forge. "No problem." Chen Qi, carrying the Shadow Weaver, casually found a dark room, walked in, and placed an ordinary kerosene lamp, powered with electricity, on the table. Next, Chen Qi had the Water Elf guard the door, took off the Residual Fire Touch, and put on a common set of Hunter''s Clothes that covered his entire body. Afterward, Chen Qi took out the creeping shadow, Weaver''s Silk, Shadow Silk, and the withered Shadow Hand. "Little Shadow Weaver, it''s up to you. Can these be upgraded?" The Residual Fire Touch was already half destroyed; even if it couldn''t be repaired, after upgrading, it could provide a great deal of fighting power! Chen Qi placed the Little Shadow Weaver on a dusty wooden table. As soon as the Little Shadow Weaver was set down, it, like a dexterous Hammer Phase Master, instantly hooked up the shadow from the ground to create a dark-colored loom: "No problem, upgrading clothes is my specialty!" As it spoke, eight little hands of the Shadow Weaver each produced a black needle for weaving. Combat was just a hobby; weaving was its main business! Professional! That''s right... Chen Qi suddenly had a flash of inspiration and took out his Residual Fire Touch. The Residual Fire Touch was a piece of taboo equipment that he had obtained in the Land of Trial from the Witch. Unfortunately, the Residual Fire Touch had a significant weakness: it required attention and focus to use. Consequently, this piece of taboo equipment did not fit Chen Qi''s combat style at all. It could be said that the equipment was being wasted in his hands. Chen Qi said quietly: "Little Shadow Weaver, by the way, if you have the capacity, upgrade this piece of equipment for me too!" "What is this!" Upon seeing the Residual Fire Touch, the Little Shadow Weaver''s big white eyes instantly shrunk to half their size! "The Residual Fire Touch, what''s wrong?" Chen Qi asked curiously. The Little Shadow Weaver clenched its fists excitedly: "Monster, your Residual Fire Touch and this Residual Fire Hand are highly compatible, they can perfectly merge to form a taboo within taboos, an unimaginable masterpiece!" Saying this, the Little Shadow Weaver couldn''t wait to operate the loom, starting the weaving process. A taboo within taboos... Chen Qi was slightly startled, his eyes reflecting the myriad of exceedingly dexterous Shadow Hands. Chapter 359 Forbidden Legend! Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving! In the hut, the flickering yellow light cast dancing shadows on the gray stone walls, the number of shadowy hands increasing. The Little Shadow Weaver, like an elegant conductor, manipulated these shadow hands, placing the Hand of Residual Fire and the Residual Fire Touch together. Unnoticed, hundreds of nimble weaving hands had grown from its back. Though these hands appeared chaotic, each performed its task with an orderly efficiency. Among these dexterous hands, the Residual Fire Touch was placed on the table as basic equipment, while the Hand of Residual Fire continually spun out thread after thread... Chen Qi leaned against the wall, listening to the ''zz-zz-zz'' sound of the shadow loom, waiting for the final product to be completed. Za-za-za! Za-za-za-za! Amidst countless reflections, a precise weaving progressed steadily. It was unknown how much time had passed when the Little Shadow Weaver ceased its movements and said, "I need more creeping shadows to complete the final shaping...." At this moment, the Little Shadow Weaver was entirely absorbed in weaving, showing none of its previous fear, focused solely on the completion of its work like a perfectionist master. Creeping shadows, that was a significant expenditure... Chen Qi shook his head. Luckily, the White Tower Hunters had slain many shadow beasts during the Smiling Moon night and along the way. Chen Qi finally spent two million shell coins and made a deal with the White Tower Hunters, exchanging their entire haul of sixty creeping shadows at once. The Little Shadow Weaver accepted the creeping shadows, picked up the withered Shadow Hand, and connected it to the Residual Fire Touch¡ª Za-za-za! Za-za-za-za! Finally, after an unknown amount of time, the Residual Fire Touch abruptly solidified, transforming into a pitch-black tide which then condensed into a small burning black flame. "A masterpiece! The taboo of all taboos!" The Little Shadow Weaver''s eyes were blood-red as it held the small black flame in its hands. This small flame was merely the size of a goose egg, yet the aura it emanated was as vast as the ocean tides! Chen Qi stepped forward, extending his right hand to grasp the Residual Fire Touch. Although the Residual Fire Touch had changed from its original gem form into a dark black flame, Chen Qi could still feel the deep connection between this powerful residual fire and his body. Amidst the burning sting, a new notification appeared before Chen Qi''s eyes. [You have acquired Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving] [Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving Nature Form: Blade, Shadow, Lamp Equipment Type: Flesh implants Wearing Conditions: Constitution 100, Strength 70, Inspiration 50, Medium Mental Resistance Description: Crafted by the Little Shadow Weaver''s countless shadow hands, using forbidden materials under the night, combined with the original Residual Fire Touch, this is a piece of forbidden equipment. Passive Bonuses: Shadow Defense. Power Dissolution: Provides high-level defense. Combined with creeping shadow and shadow silk, it may appear as a tattered cloak, but any direct force impacting the cloak will be diffused through imperceptible vibrations, thus offering higher defensive effects. Note: Even spiral bullets cannot easily pierce this clothing. Shadow Defense. Spiritual Power Dissolution: Combined with creeping shadow and shadow silk, the shadow energy on the clothing surface can reduce the power of spiritual magic techniques. Active Skills: Shadow Touch: Can consume a small amount of spiritual power to summon ten robust shadow tentacles behind oneself. These shadow tentacles are larger and stronger compared to the tentacles of the Residual Fire Touch and boast superior adaptability! S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They can produce entirely different effects based on user''s input of spiritual power and willpower. When the spiritual input is at maximum, Shadow Touch can extend up to twelve meters with a diameter of 0.7 meters, possessing formidable offensive and defensive capabilities! Note: When Shadow Touch is activated, the user will continuously experience the violent emotions of ''Blade''. Only battle can suppress this ever-swelling fury. Dark Fire Hand. Blooming: The super-advanced form of Residual Fire Bloom, requiring activation of Shadow Touch first. In a short time, the shadow power of the equipment itself will be drawn out. The ten tentacles on the back of the cloak will be imbued with powerful dark force. Simultaneously, as the residual fire burns, the ends of the ten tentacles will transform into ten stronger Dark Fire Hands, each growing four new Dark Fire Hands. These fourteen Dark Fire Hands can be considered extensions of the user''s arms. They possess formidable strength, agility, dexterity, and can perfectly act as spiritual power media, enabling more powerful magic techniques. Note: Upon activation, the user will continuously be affected by the combined furious power of ''Blade'' and ''Shadow''. This immense power will severely affect the user''s spirit, draining their strength.] Chen Qi hurriedly scanned the description of Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving. Though it was just an ''upgrade'', in essence, it could be said that the entire equipment''s grade had ascended by one order. The new equipment tiers were based on the crack levels: D-rank crack gear, C-rank crack gear... Forbidden equipment, however, had been the most powerful gear on player forums around Smiling Moon for a long time. Until the descent of Smiling Moon and the subsequent version update, even stronger equipment officially appeared in sight. Chapter 360 Taboo Legend! Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving!_2 Like Residual Fire Touch, Residual Fire Touch, the materials for its forging often come from B-tier rifts and some from C-tier rifts. Moreover, these ancient pieces of equipment, after years of passing, have considerably reduced their combat power. However, with the arrival of B-tier rifts, ordinary hunters also gained the ability to enter B-tier rifts, farm for materials, repair equipment, and upgrade. Thus, on forums, taboo equipment that has been successfully repaired using mostly B-tier rift materials came to be known as forbidden legends. Compared to ordinary taboo equipment, the strength of forbidden legends has increased manifold. Even for legendary Transcendents, they still can be considered as primary equipment. Chen Qi could clearly feel that compared to the initial weak Residual Fire Touch, the current Residual Fire Touch has at least quintupled its functionality. However, as forbidden legendary equipment, its equipping requirements were also more stringent. 100 points of constitution, 70 points of strength, 50 points of inspiration... Currently, Chen Qi''s constitution is at 65 points, strength at 43 points, and inspiration at 65 points; these values, among Third-tier Transcendents, can only be considered average. Aside from inspiration, both his constitution and strength were subpar. Nevertheless, even if his strength and constitution don''t meet the requirements, he could still equip it, but the functionality of each feature of the equipment would be reduced... By about thirty percent? Chen Qi stroked his chin, pondering. Compared to analysis, actual combat is the true test of an equipment''s real power! Chen Qi couldn''t wait to look towards the door. Outside, the White Tower Hunters were anxiously waiting, with some glancing in Chen Qi''s direction from time to time. Now, half of Shadow Tide Night had already passed... And Chen Qi had not yet fought against the Shadow Tide. "Little Shadow Weaver, well done!" Chen Qi reached out and patted the Little Shadow Weaver''s head. In fact, although Shadow Beasts look very ferocious, their bodies are mostly made of ''Shadow,'' a substance that feels cold to the touch, like jelly. Therefore, whether touching or kneading, it is very comfortable. Comfortable¡ª¡ª Chen Qi caressed back and forth a hundred times. "..." The Little Shadow Weaver lowered its head, not daring to resist, only able to enjoy. It''s such a pity, such a fine laborer can''t be taken with me, to help me work the sewing machine on the ship... Chen Qi sighed inwardly. The Little Shadow Weaver is, in reality, a tamable Shadow creature. But now, he is not a legendary beast-taming master and lacks the skill, so it''s impossible for him to tame the Shadow Weaver. Moreover, the Little Shadow Weaver itself cannot leave the rift. "Farewell!" Chen Qi lightly pinched the flame in his hand, and in an instant, the flame transformed into surging tides, covering his body, forming a new set of Hunter''s Clothes. At this moment, in its normal state, the surface of Residual Fire Touch emitted a very strong presence of Shadow Spiritual Power. Much more comfortable... Chen Qi felt relieved internally. Initially, the inside of Residual Fire Touch was filled with tiny tentacles, which absorbed Chen Qi''s own Spiritual Power to provide power for the Residual Fire Touch. In certain situations, these little tentacles would interfere with Chen Qi''s combat. However, the upgraded Residual Fire Touch no longer had this drawback. It switched from the original tiny tentacles to invisible strands of Shadow Silk, entwining around his neck, hands, legs, and body. This significantly reduced the discomfort of wearing it and improved the efficiency of Spiritual Power transmission. Chen Qi stretched his limbs a little. Although his constitution and strength did not meet the standards, wearing this outfit in a normal state did not cause any discomfort. Chen Qi pushed the door open. At this moment, seven White Tower Hunters, bored, were sitting together playing the famous Shell Country millionaire game. "Everyone, take your time, see you if fate allows!" Chen Qi waved, bade farewell to the group, and headed towards the central dock of the Shadow Tide Night''s battle. Soon, his figure vanished into the darkness. "Hm?" Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Melanie, who was rolling the dice, turned her head, still not quite processing the situation: "He''s gone already! I wanted to ask about the Witch''s information..." At that moment, the glasses-wearing White Tower Hunter next to Melanie stood up: "Captain, I''m going to rest for a bit." Melanie frowned: "Hold on, Alor. According to the contract, I won''t attack him and cannot harbor thoughts of harm." Since only the captain and the Black Hunter have signed the contract, theoretically, the remaining White Tower Hunters could ''act independently'' and break this contract. The glasses-wearing White Tower Hunter shook his head: "Captain, I have no intentions of challenging him on my own; I''m just purely curious about his true identity and his real strength." Melanie said coldly: "Keep your distance, Alor, or you might end up dead. Moreover, concerning his identity, it''s not something you should worry about." The anxious glasses hunter said: "Captain, the Black Hunter and the Witch are closely related; capturing him is like grabbing the Witch''s tail! This mission, our goal is not only the Deep Blue Fire..." "Indeed, but we don''t need to act on this matter; cooperation is what we should be doing." The glasses hunter objected: "Why? Such a creature won''t be so easily encountered again." The chance of encountering the Black Hunter again was exceedingly slim. Melanie, supporting her forehead, then curved her lips into a faint smile: "Because, my sister who worships the Ice Witch would be very interested in such a tentacled monster." Chapter 361 Taboo Legend! Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving!_3 "Junior sister..." The glasses hunter wiped off a bead of cold sweat, unconsciously adjusting his glasses. ... ... Dusk had fallen, and the coastline was shrouded in profound darkness. It had been a full seven hours since the Shadow Tide Night began. And still, the intense cannon fire at the seaside had not ceased. A thousand cannons lined up, emitting one angry roar after another. Flames illuminated the sea surface as explosions sounded consecutively, with dark waves assaulting wave after wave. Under the bombardment of artillery fire, the shadow beasts charged, struggled, and roared. After seven continuous hours, their numbers hadn''t decreased but more and more shadow beasts emerged from the sea. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the cannons were damaged and resources depleted, the defensive line where the hunters stood had been pushed back a full kilometer. The ocean trembled. The lighthouse to the east had collapsed, and the walls built had crumbled. Hunters and pirates roared, struggling to maintain the last line of defense. At the westernmost edge of the battle line, a huge wave surged, and a massive figure rose from the sea, heading straight for the lighthouse on the western side of the island. It was like a moving mountain, unstoppable! Even though they were well aware, the hunters of Sea God Island were still exceedingly horrified. "It''s too big! Can we really stop it?" The Shadow Mountain Beast, a creature akin to a yak but of enormous size, stood thirty meters tall. In its presence, dense crowds of humans seemed like tiny ants. Boom! Boom! The incendiary rounds fired at the Shadow Mountain Beast, but they only managed to create small pits on the surface, failing to reach its innards. The Shadow Mountain Beast''s skin was covered with night scales tougher than steel, which even cannonballs struggled to penetrate. This relentless bombardment enraged it. The Shadow Mountain Beast let out a bellow akin to that of a great bull, coiled up suddenly, increased its speed, and its massive body, like a giant meteor falling from the sky, rolled from the coast toward the insignificant lighthouse¡ª Mountain roll!! Once the lighthouse on the western side was breached, the thousands of hunters on the entire western battle line would face the risk of collapse. But the Hunter Group responsible for defending the western lighthouse was already battered and bruised. Faced with the constantly rising giant waves, they could only retreat, only to watch helplessly as the colossus drew nearer¡ª Boom boom boom¡ª The sound grew louder! The waves above the ocean grew bigger! Boom! Suddenly, the rolling of the Shadow Mountain Beast atop the sea halted¡ª Everyone was startled. In the darkness, they could only make out, with the help of the lanterns in the sky, a large number of tentacles rising from the sea surface, entangling the thirty-meter tall Shadow Mountain Beast! But the disparity in strength was too vast. With the power of the Shadow Mountain Beast, it would only take a slight effort to break free from the tentacles'' grasp. Boom! Boom! Boom! However, the next moment everyone was dumbfounded. Abruptly, eight tentacles, each ten meters long, extended from the body of the Shadow Mountain Beast, gathering into fists and pounding down relentlessly! Boom! Boom! Boom! One punch after another! These tentacles slammed down with hundreds of downward punches! Boom! Boom! Boom! Under the continuous pounding, the massive Shadow Mountain was forcibly driven into the seabed, causing huge waves to crash onto the people. And the people were once again stunned; they realized that these punch-like movements were not the strength of the tentacles¡ª These punches, full of Qi Power, were clearly the techniques of a Transcendent!! Atop that massive Shadow Mountain, stood a blurry figure, the figure of a person¡ª Chapter 362 Already Great The leading captain gripped his lantern tightly, as drop after drop of cold sweat flowed down the palm of his hand. Although it was said to be a human, behind that blurred human figure, one after another thick tentacle danced menacingly¡ª Its huge physique, the surging dark smoke billowed from the figure''s body, then entwined around the tentacles, condensing into a layer of terrifying spiral power. It was Qi Power! Strong and vigorous Qi Power was attached to the tentacles! However, even though they were using the techniques of the Transcendents, nobody felt a hint of safety; instead, their bodies shook even more violently. Just from appearances, the monster''s aura even seemed stronger than the massive Shadow Mountain. Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire Huu huu huu huu¡ª Wild winds swept across the sea. "Roar!" The Shadow Mountain Beast roared, opening its dark, fang-filled monstrous mouth! A massive amount of dark energy was drawn from around its body, converging into a single point within its mouth¡ª Shadow Beast Cannon! Once released, it could create a terrifying torrent over a hundred meters long! "It''s the Shadow Beast Cannon! Everyone, quick, use defensive martial techniques!" The leading captain commanded as he watched the spectacle, continuously retreating. Many Hunters liked watching battles between strong opponents, but clearly, this fight was not one they could afford to spectate. "Roar!" Just as the Shadow Mountain Beast was about to release its mighty cannon¡ª In an instant, the dark mist fiercely condensed, becoming even more profound and powerful, ten thick tentacles entwined with Qi Power, like a number of sturdy dark drills! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The tentacles smashed down furiously, dense as a sudden downpour! No, considering the terrifying size of the tentacles, it was more like a meteor shower! The Shadow Beast Cannon that had been gathering in the Shadow Mountain Beast''s mouth was forcefully shoved into its stomach, the immensely tough night scales shattered, revealing several cracks! Boom!! Finally, eight tentacles entwined together, condensing into a gigantic fist, and smashed down ferociously. Boom! Pure power! The Shadow Mountain Beast was slammed into the sea, causing a huge wave that covered the Hunters, pushing them back several steps¡ª Seconds later, everyone reignited their lanterns and hurriedly observed the situation on the sea''s surface, only to see that the mountain-like body of the Shadow Mountain Beast had shattered into piece after piece, becoming cold chunks of shadow flesh¡ª The leading captain couldn''t help but ask: "Who exactly is that? Did another monster escape from the research institute? Do we have such powerful Transcendents on Sea God Island?" "I don''t know! And just a few seconds have passed, where did that guy go!" Everyone frantically searched for traces of the humanoid monster. Yet at the next moment, as the waves swept their trouser legs, the fifty people there all sensed it, the chill breath from behind¡ª The monster was behind them¡ªthe leading captain trembled all over as his neck experienced an odd sensation. Cold, soft as cotton¡ª Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A tentacle, entwining around his neck. The leading captain was astonished. And from behind him, a whispered voice came. "Give me a vial of tranquilizer¡ª" The voice behind him said coldly. Everyone involuntarily gasped, each of them could feel the tentacles lightly brushing the ground, yet no one dared to look back, not even daring to turn their head in that direction. Tranquilizer? The leading captain didn''t dare to disobey, taking out two syringes filled with a strong dose of shocking Potion from his backpack card, and then tremblingly handed them over. Thump¡ª Chen Qi took the two vials of tranquilizer, lifted his head, placed them in his mouth, and squeezed them to shatter¡ª Gulp! Gulp! The blue Potion flowed down his tongue into Chen Qi''s throat. As the effect of the tranquilizer took hold¡ªChen Qi''s breathing gradually calmed down, he once more scanned the prompts before his eyes. [You have defeated the Shadow Mountain Beast, gaining 6000 inspiration points.] The Residual Fire Touch, upgraded, proved stronger than I had imagined, and its consumption of spiritual power was also more substantial than I had expected¡ª Chen Qi adjusted his Spiritual Power, the ten enormous tentacles behind him slowly calming down. It was only after a real fight that Chen Qi truly felt the strength of the Residual Fire Touch and Shadow Weaving. It wasn''t just an increase in thickness and size. First of all, there was a significant increase in power, with each tentacle being soft yet extremely tough. Each tentacle could be considered an extension of half a hand, all benefitting from Chen Qi''s power bonuses¡ª Each punch from the tentacles was comparable to a heavy blow from a Third Rank Blade Phase Transcendent! Second, was the transmission of Spiritual Power, combined with the Residual Fire''s touch, along with the Weaver''s silk, the tentacles could fully utilize Qi Power and even apply corresponding Qi Power techniques. With the simplest Qi Power Transformation and Steel Qi, Chen Qi could directly use Steel Qi to wrap the tentacles, greatly enhancing the power of the tentacles'' heavy punches¡ª Just the sheer force and discharge of Qi Power were enough to break through the Shadow Mountain Beast''s defense, surpassing that of steel! And this was under the situation where his constitution and strength weren''t fully utilized. However, the drawbacks were also quite evident. Firstly, there was the significant consumption of stamina and Spiritual Power. After a night''s battle, even after Chen Qi had consumed several vials of the Flower Witch''s special Spiritual Power Potion and vitality Potion, just over a minute of fighting left him feeling a profound drain on his physical strength¡ª Secondly, was the excessive production of rage. Originally, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking and Residual Fire Touch were two mutually complementary specialized weapons, with the rage produced by Residual Fire Touch being perfectly absorbed by Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. However, things had changed. The startling Evolution of Residual Fire Touch meant that the rage it produced could no longer be contained by Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Facing the colossal amount of rage, Meat Cutting Bone Breaking couldn''t absorb it¡ª Chapter 363 Already Great_2 And Chen Qi himself had to bear the brunt of this excess surge of fury. In the recent battle, his mind was completely blank, filled only with monstrous thoughts of fighting. Fight! Fight! Fight! As a result, Chen Qi had just had to take a powerful sedative to mitigate his own rage. "Huff..." Chen Qi exhaled a breath of vital energy and glanced at the backpack card specifically for storing items; by now, the potions given by the Flower Witch had been all used up in regular practice and combat. If it weren''t for the "mental threshold" of the Night Monster, he might even become a mindless monster only knowing slaughter. Upgrading equipment is indeed a good thing, but clearly, the Residual Fire Touch had exceeded his ability to bear it. To use the current Residual Fire Touch, he must pair it with consumable potions to ensure his safety. Chen Qi gently took out a gold coin worth ten thousand Shell Coins and flipped it into the hands of the captain below: "Thanks." After saying this, Chen Qi left the place. Accompanied by the sound of huge shadowy tentacles scraping across the ground, the intense beating of people''s hearts gradually settled down. At this moment, the captain, looking at the gold coin in his hand, trembled: "It didn''t kill us, and it''s quite polite..." A female Mage with round glasses hugged her body: "The more polite the monster, the more terrifying..." The crowd looked at the writhing shadows on the sea, speculating about the other''s identity. Until a loyal reader of the Dove Times, puzzled, said: "Is that the long-missing Black Hunter?" At that moment, a vast Shadow Tide struck the coastline again. And in a distant corner, a battleship pierced through the Shadow Tide, breaking into the battlefield. ... ... The dock. Chen Qi took off the Residual Fire Touch and put on regular Hunter''s Clothes, joining the main forces resisting the Shadow Tide. The Residual Fire Touch. The consumption of Shadow Weaving was too great, combined with the previous battles... At this moment, Chen Qi''s physical strength was completely overspent. Although he didn''t want to admit it, he had reached his limit. The upgraded Residual Fire Touch was too overpowering, unbearable, completely unbearable¡ª He had already done quite well to get this far. Unless the Flower Witch now pulled out a brand new super energy potion for him, giving him a full physical recovery, he simply didn''t have the strength to hunt down another large Shadow Beast worth over 5000 inspiration points. Chen Qi counted his gains, he had successfully upgraded the Residual Fire Touch. Shadow Weaving and gained a total of 21100 inspiration points. By killing Shadow Beasts, his crack rating was not at the lowest E Rank, conservatively he got a Skill Card. It could be said that the harvest was already quite substantial¡ª Next, he would quietly wait for the night to end, complete the Lamp Keeper''s mission, and wait for the final crack settlement. However¡ª Chen Qi holding a black blade, mixed in with other Hunters, looked towards the dense tide of Shadow Beasts. His position was in the center of the battle line, where the combined Hunters and pirates totaled over two thousand people. And the corpses of the Shadow Beasts had piled up in nearly three layers, conservatively estimated to be the bodies of three hundred thousand Shadow Beasts. But so far, the tide of Shadow Beasts showed no sign of weakening. Could the Sea God Pirate Group really withstand tonight''s Shadow Tide? Chen Qi couldn''t help but question in his heart. Currently, according to available information, the Fourth Rank Legend bishops coming to support from the Sea God Pirate Group were being watched by the Navy¡ª This meant that the Fourth Rank Legends would not reach the battlefield tonight. And Shadow Tide Night, as a preliminary B Rank crack without any special clearance items, its ultimate boss was not something an ordinary Third-order Transcendent could defeat. As expected, suddenly, a blood-red giant eye emerged from the far darkness! "Damn it! This thing has finally shown up!" A gigantic blood-red eyeball appeared above the sea, and on the sea''s surface, a massive foot stomped down, causing wave after wave to surge. Chen Qi lifted his head and looked towards the massive creature in the sky; above the surface of the sea, a colossal figure was faintly discernible. Standing a hundred meters tall, with limbs incredibly thin and long, for every step it took, hundreds of Shadow Wolves would drop from behind it¡ª Its body was enveloped in pure night scales, and on its head was a blood-red eye that emitted endless fear. The one-eyed Shadow Giant!! Is the Shadow Giant the final boss of the rift... Chen Qi wondered. During the Shadow Tide Night, the most terrifying BOSS of shadows was supposed to be the Fear Weaver, a being condensed from countless fears. Yet, among the BOSSes of B-rank rifts, the Shadow Giant was not considered powerful. Paired with large-scale weapons, a small probability of victory could be secured if Third-tier Transcendents joined forces. In other words, it was the disgrace among the B-rank rift BOSSes. Nevertheless, the Shadow Giant was still a BOSS, a BOSS of the B-rank rift! With each step the Shadow Giant took, the shockwaves it released caused huge waves and tremors on the ground. Chen Qi looked up, filled with emotion. He was still too insignificant if faced with such a giant on his own at this moment. If there weren''t powerful weapons to stop it, half of Sea God Island would be destroyed in an instant. The appearance of the Shadow Giant signified that the battle was entering its final stages. At this moment, the commander with the saber blade, using an intense "battlefield command," allowed his voice to cut through the battle lines. "The final enemy has appeared, five hundred cannons loaded with Blazing Bombs, target within firing range, everyone prepare, five, four, three, two, one..." "Fire!!" Boom! Under the commander''s order, in the blink of an eye, dazzling pillars of flame streaked across the night sky, and five hundred powerful Blazing Bombs swept across a kilometer, striking the mountain-like body of the Shadow Giant! Head! Limbs! Abdomen! On the Shadow Giant''s body, it was as if a chain of volcanic eruptions occurred; where the explosions took place, dark blood cascaded down like waterfalls¡ª The Blazing Bomb was developed by the Magic Bullet Company, specifically designed to combat Sea Beasts, one of Sea God Island''s trump cards. However, as if devoid of pain, the one blood-red eye of the Shadow Giant firmly fixed upon those below, it stepped forward, one step after another¡ª The earth shook as if mountains were quaking! The situation turned dire in an instant. Facing the oppressive presence of the Shadow Giant, those who had been engaged in combat with the Shadow Beasts began to falter, and the battle line quickly fractured¡ª With a casual kick, Chen Qi killed a Shadow Wolf and looked towards the distance. Just then, high above on a distant warship, a figure soared out like a meteor, skimmed across the surface of the sea, and in the blink of an eye, stirred up wave after wave¡ª Boom! Above the sea, multiple shockwaves erupted in succession! It was like a train speeding across the sea, forcefully tearing through the river-like Shadow Tide, ripping open a wound. "Who is it?" Chen Qi''s face was filled with puzzlement; the newcomer''s aura was that of Third Rank, but the strength displayed was far beyond what a regular Third-order Transcendent could compare to. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whether it was the movement technique for walking on the sea or the overwhelming Qi Power exhibited, both were startling. They were even stronger than Melanie. Boom! Accompanied by a thunderous sonic boom, the figure stopped at the very front of the battle line. Chen Qi used Shadow Step, while cutting down weaker Shadow Wolves, he moved forward, curious about the identity of this soaring figure. A muscular man wrapped in blue Qi Power slowly opened his azure eyes: "Sorry, everyone, for my late return. On my way here, I encountered a Mage and got a bit injured, which delayed me." At this moment, the pirates couldn''t help but widen their eyes in awe, as if they had welcomed a savior. "Lord Hai Ge! Our Blue Beast! You''ve finally arrived!" "Hai Ge, behind you is the Shadow Giant!" Hai Ge¡ªChen Qi carefully recalled that this seemed to be a core member of the Sea God Pirate Group, the inheritor of the Blue Beast, also regarded as the future successor of Sea God Island. He was also one of the top-ranked supernovas in the newspapers, touted as the Third-tier Transcendent most likely to ascend to Legend status. Is this the person who claimed he wanted to kill me to prove himself, Chen Qi blinked, suddenly remembering this matter. However, at this moment, before Chen Qi''s thoughts could wander further¡ª Boom! Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire Before the crowd could cheer, the right foot of the Shadow Giant viciously stamped onto land, smashing the dock to pieces¡ª Chapter 364 The Last Two Spiral Magic Bullets Thud! Boom! The waves surged as the shadow giant''s right foot stamped onto the ground, stirring dark ripples layer upon layer. The earth trembled! The massive defensive line was instantly shaken into disarray¡ª Boom! Boom! Boom! The shadow giant''s speed became faster and faster; ships and crates on the dock were crushed into pieces. At the moment, no attack could hinder its momentum, and everyone seemed to foresee their end beneath the giant''s feet¡ªevery hunter on Sea God Island would turn into mush¡ª However, very few were retreating. The pirates embraced death, wielding their weapons with brute force to attack the giant shadow''s immense body. First go for the legs, then when it''s down, the crimson eyes will open to reveal fearful dark red pupils... Chen Qi recalled the characteristics of the shadow giant as he silently pulled out the giant killer gun he hadn''t used for a long time. Amidst the billowing dust, Chen Qi performed two big backward jumps, ensuring himself a good sniping view. In such group hunter instances, damage to the BOSS was also an important part of the crack evaluation. Chen Qi was not going to miss this precious opportunity. And at that moment, a woman''s voice came from behind Chen Qi. "Little hunter, you actually have such a super-sized gun! That''s quite unexpected!" Melanie, holding a telescope in her hand, casually spoke amidst the frenzied crowd of hunters. Having defeated the hidden BOSS, the upturn of Melanie''s lips was uncontrollable: "Did you know? Sister just led the White Tower Hunters to defeat the hidden stag-monster!" Melanie raised her head; after disbanding her team, she would find people from time to time to brag about the White Tower Hunters'' achievements. Chen Qi echoed coldly: "Wow." Then, looking up curiously, she asked: "Little hunter, aren''t you scared? This is a B-tier crack''s BOSS, the shadow giant, a monster that, in legend, slaughtered an entire city." Chen Qi smiled faintly: "Not at all scared. The Sea God Pirate Group is one of the four great pirate groups, and Sea God Island is one of its important islands. If we can''t even defeat a giant that only has strength, we''d turn into the laughing stock of the seas." "Such confidence! Indeed, I''d like to see just what the Sea God Pirate Group is made of!" Melanie, holding the telescope, looked into the distance. Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire At the forefront of the battlefield, Hai Ge opened his mouth, drawing breath repeatedly. Chen Qi looked toward Hai Ge. He was a dark-skinned male in his early twenties, with deep blue hair and a serious expression. The upper and lower limits of a Third-tier Transcendent were vast, a status of crucial NPC and Transcendent Rank, and even, for a long period, many protagonists across the six main story areas remained at this rank. Chen Qi was deeply impressed by many Third-tier Transcendents from various story areas. The Silver Sparrow from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a princess covertly protected by the royal family, once the thought of being unable to win emerged, would trigger the protection of the golden sunbird, allowing them to fight on par with legends. Or Flame, from the Black Blood Empire with the ''Blade Release of Burning Blood,'' could continuously stimulate his potential by burning essence blood, taking huge hits to his health. At the same time, he mastered the ''Desperate Fight'' ice Blade Release, where the lower his health, the higher the damage, along with a blood-locking effect, often turning the tables on powerful enemies at critical health levels. And in Shell Country, whether or not one could control a Mecha was an important milestone for a Third-tier Hammer Phase Transcendent. Chen Qi had limited knowledge of the Third-tier Transcendents of the Witch Sea. He was especially curious about what kind of strength the top Third-tier Transcendents of the Witch Sea possessed. In the Witch Sea, the only top Third-tier he had fought was Teacher An, but unfortunately, An clearly held back in their fight. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Right, there was also the Flower Witch. And the Flower Witch''s strength was reflected in her flower resolution. Without the flower resolution, the Flower Witch could only be considered a mid-tier Third-order Transcendent. Meanwhile, other powerful, active Third-tier Transcendents in the Witch Sea were often recorded by the White Dove Times, becoming the ''supernovas'' of the sea. And Hai Ge in front of him was precisely the celebrated supernova of the Sea God Pirate Group! Excitement rose in Chen Qi''s heart: "Come on, Hai Ge, let me see just how far a top Third-tier Transcendent of the Witch Sea can go." Boom! The shadow giant suddenly halted its stride, lowered its head, and with blood-red sole eye, gazed down at the people below, who seemed like ants. In that moment, unexpectedly, Hai Ge took another step forward, then fiercely roared: "Qi Power Transformation. White Sea Elephant!" Boom! In an instant, every pore on his body released steaming hot white steam, and the huge airflow rapidly enveloped him, forming a five-meter-tall elephant made of white steam! A high-order skill of Qi Power Transformation, Qi Power Persona, used immense Qi Power to forge a set of powerful Divine Armor for oneself. Streams of Qi Power burst forth from his body, directly scattering the surrounding allies. The five-meter tall white elephant made Hai Ge''s body several times larger in an instant. However, this five-meter elephant, while it could frighten others, was still too tiny in front of the shadow giant. Boom! The shadow giant revealed a monstrous smile, clenched its right fist, and lifted it into the air, like a meteorite hanging high above. Next, the shadow giant fiercely smashed its fist downward. Paired with a hundred-meter figure, the fist was a high-speed plummeting meteor of terror¡ª The mere process of its fist swing generated shockwaves that made the entire dock creak with groans! Yet, Hai Ge looked up, not retreating, but roared twice: Chapter 365 The Last Two Spiral Magic Bullets_2 "Cup Release. Hundredfold Muscle!!" "Blade Release. True Form of the Walrus!!" Using two state-type releases in succession... Chen Qi couldn''t help but be surprised. Boom! The Qi Power behind Hai Ge soared once again, revealing a set of dark red muscles that were swollen to the extreme, his whole physique like that of an elephant possessed, entwined in battle with the sea dragon¡ª His body, originally less than 1.8 meters tall, shockingly grew to a terrifying size of three meters, with massive muscles that resembled a giant steamroller made of solid steel¡ª Immediately following, the white walrus behind him also shockingly expanded, but this was no longer mere Qi Power, but the power of Blade Release, transforming into a formidable entity¡ª The size of that white walrus also shockingly reached a giant scale of ten meters! Its mere presence caused the surrounding air to form a vortex, emitting a thunderous noise¡ª Hai Ge suddenly took the stance of throwing a punch, and the foot he stepped forward with as he punched left behemoth footprints in the ground. "Great Sea Dominator Fist!!" Hai Ge and the white walrus behind him surged like dense smoke, savagely throwing a punch. And the Meteor Fist of the Shadow Giant also smashed down from the sky¡ª Bang!!! The airflow trembled, and the earth quaked! The fists of the two, astonishingly, came to a momentary stalemate. The Meteor Fist of the Shadow Giant and Hai Ge''s Dominator Fist collided, sending out wave after wave of powerful ripples. Walrus Breathing Technique¡ªHai Ge took in a deep breath, and his punching right arm fiercely wrapped in white spiral Qi Power and with a whooshing sound, he struck out¡ª Qi Power entwining. Spiral Hundred Explosive Fist! Whoosh!!! Accompanied by a thunderous explosion! Under the effects of two release states, Hai Ge''s fist was meteoric, forcibly repelling the hundred-meter-tall Shadow Giant, and on its abdomen, he created a gigantic crater with a radius of ten meters. The Shadow Giant''s massive body moved back for the first time. All the pirates present were dumbfounded! They stared wide-eyed, exclaiming in shock, completely unprepared for the scene before them. "That''s two releases! Two consecutive releases!" "Lord Hai Ge is truly the successor of the Blue Beast, the nemesis of the Deep Sea Hunter, he has become stronger again! Lord Hai Ge will surely surpass the Deep Sea Hunter!" "I can''t believe it, apart from legend, there''s actually someone who can repel the fist of a giant!" All the pirates were in shock. Even Melanie, who was full of confidence and highly knowledgeable, couldn''t help but touch her chin, analyzing: "Someone''s got a bit of skill indeed¡ª" Indeed... Chen Qi thought secretly. The strength of supernovas from the resource-rich Witch Sea was not weaker than those of Third-order Transcendents from other regions. An unimaginable constitution, along with powerful manipulation of Qi Power and two high-difficulty releases¡ª This level of Third-order combat power, even when placed among other regions, would only be slightly weaker than protagonist-like figures and those freaks of nature cultivated by nobility. This guy, didn''t he say before that he wanted to challenge the Black Hunter one-on-one? Chen Qi felt a surge of shock in his heart. Without any external interference, the current Black Hunter would definitely not be a match for Hai Ge. He would be hammered into the ground... Luckily, Hai Ge''s challenge was directed at the Black Hunter... Need to be careful¡ªChen Qi picked up his sniper rifle, lifted his head, and looked once again at the massive Shadow Giant. Although the previous punch was powerful, to defeat the B-tier crack''s boss, the Shadow Giant, a key wave of damage was still missing. "Huff, huff, huff, huff..." Hai Ge''s whole body was flushed red, heaving heavily. His profession was that of a Boxer with the Blade Phase, which is an especially powerful combat profession in the realm of martial arts. In conjunction with the forbidden drugs supplied by the headquarters of the Sea God Pirate Group and many years of experimentation, his bodily strength far surpassed an ordinary Cup-shaped Transcendent! He regarded himself as the strongest in Witch Sea below legend, even the Mechas from Shell Country had to show him some respect! Without any hesitation, Hai Ge took out a small stone from his backpack card and crushed it. Soon after, his fists ignited with deep blue flames¡ª Blazing furiously, filled with the ferocious aura of raging fury! Melanie was suddenly startled: "Deep Blue Fire!" S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Deep Blue Fire, which they had been pursuing strenuously, had appeared in Hai Ge''s hand. Melanie took a deep breath to maintain her composure; after all, they were outsiders. To take possession of the Deep Blue Fire, one couldn''t act rashly. Chen Qi, however, didn''t show much change in expression. Hai Ge was already the favorite of the Sea God Pirate Group, having the Deep Blue Fire was not strange. Hai Ge closed his eyes, letting the flames consume his hands: "Deep Blue Fire, ignite! Grant me your strength!" Boom! The Deep Blue Fire suddenly blazed! Hai Ge gritted his teeth, absorbed the strength of the flames, and then once again assumed the posture to throw a punch at the Shadow Giant¡ª Great Sea Dominator Fist! Boom! Seizing the moment before the release ended, paired with the Deep Blue Fire, Hai Ge threw another punch. With this punch that carried raging azure flames, it struck directly at the chest of the Shadow Giant! Boom! Accompanied by a thunderous explosion, the Shadow Giant''s body trembled, its legs bent, and a colossal hole was punched into its chest. The strength and Qi Power of this punch were not as great as the last, but it caused even greater damage to the Shadow Giant! The blue flames burned fiercely, preventing the Shadow Giant''s body from healing. After the two punches, Hai Ge regulated his breathing and took a restful stance. After a round of bombardment, two releases of Qi Power Dominator punches, and ceaseless attacks by the crowd of over a thousand people, at last, the Shadow Giant could no longer sustain its physical strength and began to show signs of weakness¡ª As its health continued to wane, the blood eyes of the Shadow Giant suddenly turned a deep red. [The Shadow Giant''s blood eye is inducing fear¡ª] "Almost there..." Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire Chen Qi silently loaded the last two Spiral Bullets for the giant killer. His strength was about to step into a new realm. The six state-of-the-art bullets he got from the Transcendent Naval Admiral Bai Ou, now was the time to use the final two. After the Shadow Giant''s blood eyes turned deep red, it would become extremely vulnerable¡ª At the same time, inflicting enough damage on the Shadow Giant while it had low health could also earn the ''Harvester'' bonus rating, increasing the final score of the crack. Chen Qi peered through the aiming scope, aligning the gun''s barrel firmly with the very center of the Shadow Giant''s blood eye high in the sky hundred meters above¡ª Fire! Fire! The two Spiral Bullets whipped up gusts of wind in midair¡ª Spiral! The bullets exploded with tremendous force upon impact, right at the center of the blood eye, creating a small spherical space that continuously tore at the huge blood eye of the Shadow Giant! Perfect¡ª Chen Qi silently put down his gun and exhaled. Under the blood eye state of the Shadow Giant, most Transcendents, due to fear, could not deal damage immediately. Therefore, Chen Qi was able to inflict massive damage while the Shadow Giant was in a vulnerable state. Even if he hadn''t caused any damage to the Shadow Giant before, he could still rack up a large score at this stage! To put it plainly, he was sniping kills! Boom! Under the collective onslaught, the legs of the Shadow Giant finally could no longer support its massive body, and it staggered, about to fall¡ª Boom! Its colossal body eventually collapsed onto the sea, causing a small tsunami¡ª As the tsunami subsided, a prompt appeared before Chen Qi''s eyes. [You have participated in the slaying of the Shadow Giant, earning 8000 inspiration points¡ª] Just by firing two shots, he gained a whopping 8000 inspiration points... A delighted Chen Qi could not help but be pleased with this easy effort. This was indeed a great harvest. With the death of the Shadow Giant, the greatest threat was gone, and the Hunters'' morale soared. The remaining Shadow Beasts could no longer hold out and began to flee for their lives¡ª The scene gradually stabilized, the ferocious roars of the beasts ceased, leaving only the sound of the people''s cheering and clamor¡ª The clouds gradually dispersed, and the Smiling Moon once again shed its moonlight; the darkness also began to fade away. The people broke free from the throes of battle and began to reassess the battlefield now filled with the smell of gunpowder. Some flocked to Hai Ge''s side, continuously brown-nosing; others searched the ground for unwanted Shadow Beast materials; some argued over distribution issues and began to fight; some recorded the night''s events to send to the Bai Ou Times; some proudly took the corpses of Shadow Beasts to show off to their wives... Chen Qi leaned on a worn wooden pillar at the dock, closed his eyes to rest, and quietly waited. The soft night breeze gently caressed and played with the hem of his clothes. With the clouds gone, an exciting prompt finally appeared before his eyes. [Calculating the crack results...] Chapter 366 Can I take a look at your face? [Settling the rift...] [Survivor: You survived the long darkness and made it through the dangerous night. Reward +30% Terminator: You dealt significant damage to the boss in the final stage against the shadow tide enemy. Reward +30% Shadow Beast Reaper: Killed three hundred weak shadow beasts. Reward +20% Big Game Hunter: Killed two large shadow beasts. Reward +20% Fear Spreader: You brought fear to others. Reward +10%] Chen Qi opened his eyes, surveying the numerous ratings of the rift. Causing fear to others? He also received an additional reward coefficient. Chen Qi was slightly startled. The reward titles he acquired were more than he had anticipated. Perhaps I can get a rating above C level... Participating in a B-level rift for the first time and obtaining a C-level rating was already quite rare. The notifications continued to pop up. [Triggered special reward: Mysterious Discovery, you found the Little Shadow Weaver. Reward +20%] What? Is there such a hidden score? Chen Qi was suddenly surprised. [Settlement complete, your rating is B-minus, rewarded with a random card chest and a small gift from the Little Shadow Weaver.] Rating B-minus... Chen Qi''s pupils constricted involuntarily. The ratings for a B-level rift were more detailed and much more difficult. In this operation, he didn''t trigger the hidden plot, nor was he the main damage dealer in the boss battle. Getting a B rating in the end was already quite fortunate! [Would you like to draw a card?] [Shadow Phase 50%, other Nature Form 50%!] Chen Qi excitedly rubbed his hands together. Draw! [Drawing in progress...] A moment later, a dark red card appeared in Chen Qi''s hand. On the back of the card was a thick shadow, and within the shadow was a bright red blood blade. Shadow Blade Phase... Chen Qi opened the card. [You acquired the legendary basic skill "Dark Flame Fist"] [Dark Flame Fist Lv1: Nature Form: Shadow, Blade Description: Promise me, with the Dark Flame Fist, burn everything to the ground!! Learning Conditions: Constitution of sixty points, mastery of Qi Power Transformation, minor comprehension of the Shadow Phase, and moderate flame resistance. Effect: Can transform Qi power into ferocious black flames, each punch is immensely powerful and can inflict ''Dark Flame Injury'' effect.] [Dark Flame Injury: Targets struck by the Dark Flame Fist will have their defense, recovery, and spiritual power significantly reduced.] Note: This fist can be upgraded to a maximum of level three, and upon reaching the maximum level, will grant an overall power boost! Additionally, at the highest tier of the third rank, unlock the mastery of Qi transformation into Flame Demon!] Dark Flame Fist!! Chen Qi looked at the card in his hand, astonished. This skill was quite famous among Transcendents of the Shadow Blade Phase! Dark Flame Fist was a very powerful Qi skill, definitely considered top-tier for a third-order Transcendent. Although the current skill description only mentions power, simple defense breaking, healing reduction, and injury downgrading effects. But as a basic skill, Dark Flame Fist solely relied on its power and defense-breaking effects to rank among the top five basic skills! In terms of skill power alone, Dark Flame Fist was at least three times stronger than Chen Qi''s previous Shadow Blade Slash! Once mastered, its power could be three times greater! Not to mention, upon reaching Lv2, it would unlock Dark Flame, and Lv3 would grant Dark Flame enhancement, burning resistance, power boosts, and finally, the Qi transformation into Flame Demon! Previously, Chen Qi''s basic attack skill Shadow Blade Slash wasn''t strong; its apparent strength was due to the powerful stats provided by Yu Huo''s Touch. Dark Flame Fist was undoubtedly a huge upgrade! This was also, aside from Blade Release, the strongest attack skill he currently possessed! Even though it''s a fist technique, Chen Qi now had Yu Huo''s Touch and Shadow Weaving. His tentacles could also use Qi skills! And the most suitable skills for his tentacles, were fist techniques! The subsequent Lv2 Dark Flame could also be used to enhance blade techniques. In conclusion, this card draw was quite lucky! Good fortune... Chen Qi clapped his hands. Unfortunately, learning Dark Flame Fist required moderate flame resistance. Previously, Teacher An''s Flamebird Dinner gave him minor flame resistance, but learning the Dark Flame Fist would still pose some difficulty. Fortunately, moderate flame resistance wasn''t hard to achieve, as long as his constitution reached 50, coupled with some special foods or potions, he could master it! Chen Qi stored the Dark Flame Fist Skill Card into his backpack card. At this moment, the notification popped up again. [Would you accept the Little Shadow Weaver''s gift?] Gift? Chen Qi dismissed it lightly. In some rifts, interacting with NPCs could improve favorability, thus obtaining gifts from NPCs. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. NPC rewards were actually not uncommon, but since Chen Qi wasn''t a Floral Appearance Transcendent, he hadn''t deliberately pursued this. Such special NPC gifts typically offered something truly good only at high favorability levels. Otherwise, they were mostly useless trinkets. And Chen Qi had beaten the Little Shadow Weaver, and Deep Sea Water Elf No. 1 had inflicted substantial spiritual harm on it! Both physically and mentally wounded, the Little Shadow Weaver probably wouldn''t give me anything good. Accept. After confirming to accept the gift, a small fluff ball condensed from the darkness, appearing in his right hand. [Little Shadow Weaver''s Fluff Ball: Nature Form: Shadow, Hammer Item Type: Summoning-type item. Effect: You can use this token in dark places to summon the Little Shadow Weaver to provide special assistance. Note: The Little Shadow Weaver summoned by this token will return to the rift if it takes too much damage.] Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire Chapter 367 Can I take a look at your face?_2 Chen Qi couldn''t help but be startled. Though it seemed ordinary, this was an extremely rare item! This was equivalent to getting a chance to forge top-notch equipment for free outside the crack! But the summoning token of the Little Shadow Weaver could only be obtained with a high level of affection, a special item. Why did the Little Shadow Weaver give me this? Could it be that the Little Shadow Weaver likes being hit? Chen Qi was very puzzled and quickly checked the final description of the item. Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire [The token''s message: The Little Shadow Weaver thinks you''re very handsome, have good taste in clothes, and smell great. Your actions are domineering, and it''s utterly charmed by you!] "Charm..." I got the Little Shadow Weaver''s favor through my charm? So Shadow Charm really works... Chen Qi touched his forehead in surprise. In the player forums, many Floral Appearance players specifically deceive NPCs'' feelings to take advantage of them. Charm builds... Chen Qi chuckled. Now, he understood why there were so many people on the player forums competing for an Enchanting Demon Card of average combat power. Nice stuff! Chen Qi accepted the Little Shadow Weaver''s fluffy ball. The prompt popped up again. [The crack is about to dissipate¡ª¡ª] Accompanied by the refreshing sea breeze, the thick clouds gradually scattered, and a ray of sunlight from the slit in the sky gently sprinkled down, shining on Chen Qi. "Ah, that''s comfortable..." Chen Qi stretched leisurely, enjoying the rare warmth of the sunlight. At this moment, the prompt for the completion of his class quest finally appeared. [Traveler, you have completed the class quest ''Night Watchman''.] [In the land plagued by Shadow Beasts, you protected the original light, increasing your Lamp Phase rating.] [You protected everyone, increasing your Cup Phase rating.] [Final evaluation: A, you have been rewarded 12,000 inspiration points, as well as a point of Light''s inspiration!] 12,000 inspiration points! Chen Qi excitedly clapped his hands. A huge harvest! Previously, he had 21,100 inspiration points, just earned 9,000 inspiration points from the little Shadow Beasts and Shadow Giants, plus another 12,000 inspiration points. He now had a total of 42,100 inspiration points, which for a Third-tier Transcendent, was also an extremely high number! What a super huge harvest! Chen Qi couldn''t help but feel emotional; after reaching Third Rank, the consumption of inspiration points for powerful Skill Cards started in the tens of thousands. These inspiration points, it could be said, solved his pressing needs. Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, immediately opened the Skill Card panel, and spent 8,000 inspiration points to upgrade the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique. In an instant, Chen Qi felt as if his body was a chunk of iron being pounded by numerous hot hammers, all his joints making a pounding sound! [Your Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique has been upgraded to Lv2, strength +5, constitution +5! Now, you can practice this Body Forging Skill again to further increase the limits of your constitution and strength!] Chen Qi flexed his muscles, feeling the robust power throughout his body. Now, his constitution had reached the important threshold of 70 points, and his strength had reached 58 points! Of course, this constitution still ranked on the lower end among Third-tier Blade Cup Phase Transcendents. The recently encountered Hai Ge had at least a constitution of 200 and a strength of 150. Compared to these top Transcendents, Chen Qi''s stats were still far behind. However, once he reached Third-tier, with the greatly increased upper limits, his attributes would rise much faster... With the Skill upgraded, his subsequent Body Forging Skill practices could all provide additional boosts to his stats, and eventually, breaking through a hundred points in both constitution and strength was just a matter of time. Chen Qi regulated his breathing, exhaling a hot breath. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, there was a cheer from the crowd on the dock. And Captain Sea Snake and Melanie, noticing Chen Qi, came over. Captain Sea Snake held a stack of wanted posters and asked, "Hunter, did you have a plentiful harvest from the crack?" "Yes, the inspiration points I''ve gained this time are enough to take my skills to a qualitative leap." Chen Qi regulated his breathing, allowing his body to gradually return to calm. This kid is strong... Melanie was surprised to the side. At their first meeting, Chen Qi appeared to be a slightly powerful Second-tier Transcendent. But now, in just a few days, Chen Qi has ascended to Third-tier, and the domineering aura emanating from him had grown stronger. Is this the genius of the Witch Sea? Melanie couldn''t help but feel moved. Captain Sea Snake could also sense the change in Chen Qi, and his tone softened, "Congratulations on reaching Third-tier! Traveler from afar, oh, and you two, I have some bounties here that need your help." "Bounties?" Chen Qi and Melanie asked in unison. Captain Sea Snake frowned, "There are damned navy men who have sneaked into our island and killed people of Sea God Island, and besides, there is a supernova on the seas, and also that Black Hunter who has disappeared for a long time..." Chen Qi put on a surprised expression, "The Black Hunter? Wasn''t that bastard whipped to death by the Flower Witch?" Captain Sea Snake''s eyes flickered with disdain, then he said with reverence, "No, that''s a rumor, I don''t believe the Black Hunter would contentedly be a slave to a witch. In any case, the Black Hunter always seemed to be a monster who trampled others underfoot!!" In Captain Sea Snake''s mind, the image of the Black Hunter was extraordinarily imposing. Then he whispered, "According to our latest information, they have left the Blood Blade Pirate Group. He''s back and has become stronger, but you needn''t be afraid. Although the archbishop is not here, after all, Lord Hai Ge is." Melanie inquired, "Is there any news of the Flower Witch?" Chapter 368 Can I take a look at your face~_3 Captain Sea Snake shook his head: "Not at the moment, but if Black Hunter appears, it means Flower Witch will have appeared as well. If we could catch them both, we''d be wealthy, the two of you. Your abilities in collecting information aren''t weak, so I hope you can provide even the slightest clue!" "Hmm." Chen Qi leaned back. "Understood." Melanie nodded. After Captain Sea Snake finished speaking, he went to spread the Bounty Order to others. And Melanie waved goodbye, as she had unfinished research to study. After they left, Chen Qi couldn''t help but gaze out at the sea, his thoughts drifting with the undulating waves. Too much fame is not always good. The situation was more troublesome than he had imagined... He and Flower Witch had been in a pretty dire situation on the high seas. His situation was still manageable; as long as he didn''t trigger Residual Fire Touch, it was hard for anyone to discover him. The real trouble was Flower Witch; the small flowers growing on her head made her easy to spot. Hopefully, the news of our emergence spreads slowly across the sea... Chen Qi packed his things and headed towards his ship. ... ... The next day, noon. To the east of Sea God Island, Forest Sea, Seal No.3 Mobile Dock. Sea Seal Transport Company''s gigantic dock was stationary atop the ocean, with numerous ships passing by. These large docks are built near crack-dense regions, providing ship repair services to adventurers at sea. Some dining ships, medical ships, and provision store ships would also stay around the mobile dock, forming a moving fleet of merchant vessels. "Medicine for sale! Potent medicine! Cures for the whole body!" A girl in a cloak stood on a small houseboat, calling out softly. Unfortunately, despite her long call, no customers came. Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire Ultimately, it was because her ship lacked an official flag; without a flag, no one dared trust her medicine. Ga ga ga! Ga ga ga! Suddenly, a large flock of pigeon-reporters burst through the sky, coming to a halt above the mobile dock. The pigeons, bred by White Dove Newspaper''s Beast Tamers, were specifically for selling newspapers. "Pigeon, one newspaper, please." Seeing this, the girl quickly waved her hand, bought the latest newspaper from a pigeon and began to read. "Shadow Tide Night seems to have appeared on Sea God Island, I hope nothing bad happens..." The Shadow Tide Night of a Rank B crack had already created quite a buzz at sea. Fen was especially worried and murmured to herself as she scrolled down anxiously. "The first batch of supernovas confirmed! A new era!" "A clash between Sea God and the navy! A legendary sea battle of two legends!" Fen skipped many sections and finally found the additional report about Sea God Island. "Black Hunter alive and well, just as expected of him..." Learning that Chen Qi was still alive, Fen sighed in relief and a silly smile crossed her face. "Black Hunter is still alive?" Spoke a cold female voice. "Yes! Very much alive!" Fen said with a hint of pride. But then, she blinked. Wait, who was talking to her? When did they get close? Fen pulled her hood closer to hide her face, then lifted her head. In front of her was an extremely plain white steam-powered boat. On the steamboat stood a girl in a white hunter''s outfit, with fluffy mid-length hair that looked days unattended, and her clothing stained with blood. She hurtled forward on the steam power boat, her cold blue eyes from beneath the messy hair, standing out the most. Fen broke out in a cold sweat, even though the woman was smiling faintly, for some reason, she gave off a robotic chill. And, for some reason, Fen felt like she had seen her somewhere before. "Um, can I help you with something?" Fen asked softly, pulling her hood down further. The white-haired female spoke softly: "I''m here to buy medicine." "Alright, what kind of medicine?" S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen lifted her head slightly, her gaze inadvertently meeting the other''s. However, she was astonished to find that the woman''s gaze was as sharp as a hawk''s, fixed intently on her! She wore a hunter''s uniform, was a Bounty Hunter, and had the smell of human blood on her... Fen swallowed hard. Her identity must not be discovered! She must not be exposed... Fen tried her best to maintain the natural demeanor of a wandering Pharmacist. But the next second, the white-haired woman suddenly leaned forward, bringing her face within four fingers'' distance from Fen''s nose, those azure pupils as ravenous as a cheetah''s! She sniffed. Drats! Fen''s neck was covered in a cold sweat, her grip on the hood tightening: "What is it? Customer?" The white-haired woman gazed unwaveringly, her voice icy: "You have a very nice scent on you, a familiar one." "Miss, may I see your face?" Chapter 369 The Seven Supernovas! "She might have discovered my identity..." The heart of Fen, the Flower Witch, couldn''t help but ''thud'', ''thud'' as it started racing. The hunter in front of her was dressed in white hunting attire, but it was not the typical gear of the White Tower Hunters; it resembled something related to the navy. Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire Fen was now on a moving dock, and a large number of hunters there were bounty hunters eager for the bounty! And on the high seas, she was a key wanted criminal. In any case, I absolutely must not reveal myself! Fen''s heartbeat quickened, and for a moment she didn''t know what to do. Out of nervousness, the wilted little flower on her head couldn''t help but twitch. The white-haired young girl in front of her leaned slightly forward and asked again with an icy, robotic tone, "What''s wrong? Is it not okay?" She''s testing me! Fen struggled to control her trembling body, squeezed out a smile, and then used her left hand to press down on the twitching little flower. "Hmm?" The white-haired girl stepped forward again, now only three fingers'' distance from her. What should I do? Should I find a way to get behind her and knock her out with a karate chop? And after knocking her out? Fen kept thinking. At that moment, Fen''s body shivered slightly; she felt the spiritual power field of the white-haired girl! It was a terrifying and powerful force that seemed calm as a river but was as turbulent as the sea once touched! It appeared insignificant yet was vast! Such immense spiritual power! This was a special aura that could only be cultivated from childhood by continually refining one''s own spiritual power. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I''m doomed, I probably can''t beat her... Fen kept thinking, "Um..." "Hmm?" The white-haired girl did not answer but silently took a step forward. She was exceptionally resolute, like a huge white tiger that wanted to devour Fen. Fen took a sharp step back; she had a strong feeling that if she didn''t show her face, the other party would not let her off easily. Moreover, for some reason, Fen''s intuition told her that the opponent was many times stronger than her! What should I do? Fen could already feel the icy yet majestic aura of the white-haired girl. Clang! Suddenly, the sound of breaking glass came from inside Fen''s little boat cabin. Clang! Clang! More sounds of glass breaking followed from inside the ship! "Hmm?" The white-haired hunter instinctively bent down, turned her head, and looked inside the cabin. Fen''s cabin was small, containing just a bed, a potion-making desk, a cauldron for potion making, and a shelf filled with potion bottles. By the window, there was also a pot with small yellow flowers, adding a touch of joy to the cabin. On the floor, covered in spilled potion stains, a small, green, sad-faced water elf wearing a flower hat was sweeping up the broken pieces with a little broom. "Wuuu¡ª" The Deep Sea Water Elf No. 2 was cleaning up the shards on the floor. "Green, a water elf?" The white-haired girl blinked, curious. Nice job, No. 2! I''ll reward you with fresh flower jelly later! The Flower Witch Fen took the opportunity to deal with the flowers on her head. "Yes, guest, this is a little helper in my potion shop, is there anything else¡ª" Afterwards, Fen stared at the white-haired girl, silently lifting her cloak to reveal her vibrant eyes, her soft willow-like long hair, and the few scars on her face¡ª The white-haired girl turned back and said, "No worries, my friend also has a water elf, but it''s blue..." Then, she couldn''t help but linger on Fen''s face. Seeing Fen''s appearance, the white-haired girl was stunned, like an ice sculpture tightly fixing her gaze, without moving away for a long time¡ª Why is she still staring at me? Do I look that good? Or did she discover something? Fen pulled her cloak down and curiously asked, "What''s wrong? Is there something on my face, guest?" "No, it''s just that..." The white-haired girl hesitated, then sincerely said, "You smell really nice." "Eh?" Fen stepped back timidly. An rubbed her eyes; she had been fighting sea beasts and killing pirates who know not whether they were dead or alive on the high seas recently. The sea was filled with a strong smell of fish and blood¡ª An had not smelled such a fresh scent in ages; the last time she smelled this kind of medicinal fragrance was inside the Flower Medicine Tower of the White Tower Federation Wisdom University. So, she couldn''t help but take a deeper breath. It seems she hasn''t discovered my identity... After ensuring everything was okay, Fen then picked up a newspaper from the ground. Fen bowed her head, glanced at the newspaper, and her pupils contracted. On the newspaper, in the #Supernova of the New Era# section, were the Seven Seas'' supernovas. And the last one on there had a line of bold red text: "The hunter of deep-sea monsters, gentle yet cold, An!" Above it was a photo of the person''s back, white hair, a robust posture, standing on a small boat, at ease amidst a storm, fighting a black-scaled sea dragon... This person was undoubtedly the white-haired hunter in front of her! But compared to the image of An in the newspaper, the woman hunter in front of her had much more blood on her, and she had also shaved half her hair, turning it into shoulder-length, slightly disheveled white hair. On the newspaper, Hunter An''s achievements were extremely luxurious; she had defeated the Black Ship Sea Dragon, Black Fire Thunderbird, Vortex Beast, Black Pig Shark, and many other powerful sea beasts by herself. She had also defeated four Third-tier Transcendents of the Black Whale Group by herself. Beyond that, she had also hunted many who claimed to be the successors of the ''Deep Sea Beasts'', especially those uncontrollable Transcendents who were in a full monster state; they were her key targets. Chapter 370 The Seven Great Supernovas!_2 At the bottom of the report, according to reporter Lilith''s interview, Hunter An''s short-term goals are to capture the Black Hunter, the Flower Witch, and the newly emerged Blade Witch. "Targeting the two of us specifically?" Fen couldn''t help but exclaim: "A monster hunter among Third-order Transcendents, An..." Realizing that the other party recognized him, An said: "Hello, store manager, don''t panic, I''m just an ordinary rookie hunter." "I would also like not to panic, but you look like you want to eat me..." Fen commented helplessly in her mind. According to the newspaper, this is a hunter who seems gentle but is actually like a weapon, ruthless in pursuit of bounties. In the newspaper, when she killed pirates and monsters, she didn''t show any emotion. An briefly introduced himself and then turned his gaze to the potion shelf: "Manager, I sustained some minor injuries during a previous battle. I need a potion that can heal cold injuries." "Okay." Fen went into the cabin and carefully selected a red potion: "Cold Healing Potion, ten thousand Shell Coins." "Ten thousand Shell Coins?" An asked coldly, aware that the price for a potion healing cold injuries was quite steep. Fen proudly explained: "My potions are at least 20% more effective than those on the market, and they work immediately!" "Work immediately?" An thought for a moment, then took out a Gold Coin: "Give me a bottle." "Alright!" Fen was startled as this was a large transaction for her, especially since she had no flag. Then, An took the potion and drank it down, feeling a warm current flowing within his body. "It tastes quite good, like a breath of spring..." An nodded in satisfaction: "Thanks, manager, for your potion." After treating his injuries, An straightened his hunter''s clothes, then couldn''t help but notice the newspaper in Fen''s hands: "Miss Manager, could I borrow your newspaper? I haven''t bought a new one yet." "No problem..." Fen passed the newspaper to him. An opened the newspaper and carefully examined it, his cold eyes lighting up: "Hai Ge of the Sea God Pirate Group, the noble son with the Steam Hand, as well as the Flower Witch, the Blade Witch, and the Black Hunter..." While reading about the Black Hunter and the Witches, a change finally appeared on An''s cold expression. He gripped the newspaper tightly and said coldly: "Indeed, the Black Hunter and the Witches are still alive..." "Yes." Fen agreed. An closed the newspaper and asked confidently: "Manager, do you think, if one day I come across the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch, I''ll be able to hunt them down?" Hunting the monsters of the sea was An''s objective. Despite the question, Fen could hear a confidence in An''s voice, the confidence of someone unbeaten for many years. "So young and already possessing such immense spiritual power, even my teacher would acknowledge him as a genius..." Fen watched An, dumbstruck. In a moment, she thought of her siblings back home, powerful, proud, and their tremendous talent that towered like a mountain over their peers! With a bitter smile in her heart, Fen said: "With your strength, guest, it might be quite easy." "Hmm..." An pondered, then said: "Let''s hope so. By the way, Miss Manager, have you been moving with the floating dock recently?" "Yes? What about it?" An hesitated for a moment: "Have you come across any good dining boats nearby? I''d like to improve my recent meals." "Dining boat? Fen touched her chin, then answered: "No." "Is that so..." An frowned, an uncommon gesture, then took one last look at the newspaper and left the place in his steamboat. Eventually, An disappeared from Fen''s sight. "A monster indeed..." Fen sighed deeply. Following Smiling Moon, those once dormant powerhouses also began moving on the high seas. With her head lowered, Fen looked at the newspaper report about herself and Chen Qi, and couldn''t help but think back to the white-clothed hunter she had just met. Stay updated via My Virtual Library Empire If Chen Qi met her, it would undoubtedly mean certain death. "I need to get stronger quickly. I hope Chen Qi will be alright..." Fen thought silently to herself, then walked into the cabin to start brewing potions needed to enter a B-rank crack. ... ... Sea God Island, Ghost Ship, Bedroom. Click, click¡ª Chen Qi chopped a Skyfire Bird Heart cooked with devil peppers into pieces with a knife and then sprinkled more chili powder on it. The Skyfire Bird Heart, a rare ingredient he had purchased from the black market on Sea God Island for a whole million Shell Coins. With Chen Qi''s transcendent culinary skills and Soul Seasoning, consuming the Skyfire Bird Heart would directly grant him medium fire resistance, qualifying him to learn Dark Flame Fist. As he lightly sprinkled the chili powder! The entire heart of the Skyfire Bird ignited quickly! If he didn''t control it immediately, the whole bedroom would catch fire! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Eat it, and get stronger!" Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, opening his mouth and eating all the Skyfire Bird hearts on the table, piece by piece. A burning sensation came from his tongue, his adam''s apple moved, and soon, the essence of the Skyfire Bird was digested and quickly distributed throughout his body. Suddenly, Chen Qi felt an intense hot flow surge in his belly, then spreading through his body, as if every part of him burst into flames. "Almost there..." Chen Qi immediately circulated his Qi Power, adjusting his entire body, and as the Qi Power flowed continuously, he began to adapt to the fearsome heat. Whew¡ª Whew¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª After an indeterminable amount of time, Chen Qi finally exhaled a hot breath of scorching flame! Chapter 371 The Seven Great Supernovas!_3 [You''ve consumed the Skyfire Bird Heart, your strength +2, you''ve acquired medium burning resistance!] Luckily I''m a chef, which greatly reduced the difficulty of consuming the heart of the Skyfire Bird... Chen Qi wiped his mouth, the feeling of heat in his body gradually dissipated, returning to calm. At that moment, Water Elf No.3 came in bouncing and hopping with a stack of newspapers in hand. "Waku Waku (Master! Today''s newspaper!)" "Thanks, No.3..." Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire After watering the little yellow flower, Chen Qi sat on the edge of the bed, opened the newspaper, and checked today''s news. "Seven supernovas! The monsters of a new era!" "Sea God clashes with the navy! An epic sea battle between two legends!" "Smiling Moon descends, B-rank crack shadow tide! B-rank crack in Flower Sea City!" "The Black Hunter re-emerges in the world, what is he here for!" "The secret of the Deep Blue Fire! Monster Hunter An''s battle with the Blue Beast Hai Ge!" ... Chen Qi briefly skimmed through the paper. Because of Smiling Moon''s appearance, all over the vast sea, it was all news. Dozens of pages of newspaper could not contain all the news from the Witch Sea. So many significant events to complete profession quests, the legend profession ''reporter'' of the White Dove Times was certainly blessed... Chen Qi mused silently to himself. Chen Qi''s gaze quickly settled on the ''Seven Supernovas''. With the descent of the B-rank crack, for those Transcendents who hadn''t joined a Transcendent organization, ascending to legend was no longer impossible. And the birth of a legend would directly affect the entire landscape of the Witch Sea! And who could ascend to legend, and who would ascend? That was a matter of concern for countless people. The supernovas were seven third-order Transcendents selected by the White Dove Times newspaper based on data, simply put, monsters with the potential to ascend to legend, the strongest third-order Transcendents of the Witch Sea! Compared with the legends who rarely took action, people were more interested in these active supernovas. Chen Qi was no exception as he scanned through the list. There''s actually me... Chen Qi was secretly surprised since due to previous incidents, he had also made it onto the list of supernovas. Besides himself, there were four others he knew: the Flower Witch Fen, the Blade Witch Little Red Riding Hood, Hai Ge of the Sea God Pirate Group, and Hunter An... An actually made it onto the supernovas too! Chen Qi couldn''t help but be surprised. Chen Qi didn''t know much about the Witch Sea, but logically speaking, An Aotian shouldn''t have appeared on the high seas so early. Why did An go to sea so early? Based on the news, Teacher An''s frequency of activity and his achievements even surpassed Little Red Riding Hood of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. Chen Qi shook his head; the entire direction of the Witch Sea had completely exceeded his expectations. Chen Qi continued reading. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Beyond that, there were two other supernovas. The noble son of the Steam Hand, Mechanic Diya with his ocean Mecha, and the gold seeker of the Black Whale Group under the command of the Black Dead Doctor. Among them, Mechanic Diya from the Steam Hand, with the power to repel two pirate ships single-handedly, his strength was truly terrifying. As for the gold hunter under the Black Whale Group, Chen Qi knew very little, and the newspaper had sparse information on him. The only piece of information was that this person was very similar to the Blood Hunter, a Transcendent who specialized in assassination missions. These seven third-order Transcendents were currently the ones the White Dove Times concluded had the most hope of ascending to legend based on information from the Witch Sea! The White Dove Times explicitly stated in its report that if no one stopped them, they would inevitably become terrifying existences that could threaten the sea, just like the Ice Witch Pirate Group in the past. All of these six are monsters, except for me... Chen Qi turned the page and continued reading. Soon, an article about ''Deep Blue Fire''s appearance and Hunter An''s battle with the Blue Beast Hai Ge'' caught his eye. Deep Blue Fire, appearing above the ocean surface... Chen Qi swallowed hard and quickly scanned the article. Chapter 372 The Hope of the Entire Island Deep Blue Fire... Chen Qi leaned back in his chair, his eyes carefully scanning the pages. The scale of this battle was truly massive... Chen Qi clicked his tongue in amazement. Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire According to the White Dove Newspaper, on the night of the Shadow Tide, the vessels of the Sea God Pirate Group encountered those of the Bonfire Energy Company above the northern waters of Sea God Island. According to a rough estimate by the White Dove Newspaper, the total number of combatants from both sides exceeded two thousand, among which, Bonfire Energy Company even deployed its new type of Bonfire Energy battleship. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Bonfire Energy battleship, with a staggering length of 210 meters and a displacement of over 90,000 tons, was equipped with four large Bonfire Energies, the Iron Shield of the Steam Hand, a Main Cannon from the Truth Workshop, and 12 Magic Bullet secondary cannons. At the same time, it dispatched Bonfire Energy Company''s B-tier Hunter Group, the Blue Fire Hunters, consisting of ten individuals, all professionally trained, wearing light armor, and armed with the Magic Bullet Company''s Azure Hunting Rifles, loaded with new Spiral Bullets of third-order Transcendents. Their team leader was the recently very active Supernova from the Steam Hand, Mechanic Diya! Besides, it was said that on the Bonfire Energy, there was also a powerful Steam Mecha capable of water combat, though it was not deployed in this battle. The Bonfire Energy battleship, on the open sea, was termed an extremely luxurious war machine, a gigantic battle army in itself. Previously, due to the Sea God Pirate Group having stolen Bonfire Energy Company''s deep-sea digging machinery, the conflict between the two sides had become undeniable. It can be said that to reclaim the Deep Blue Fire and to capture Sea God Island and its surrounding Domain, Bonfire Energy Company invested heavily. The Sea God Pirate Group did not hold back either, deploying the battleship ''Storm Spear'', which measured 150 meters in length, equipped with an old Melting Furnace with a C-Tier Chuixiang Rift propulsion system, and the four unique Chuixiang Sea Dragons of the Sea God Pirate Group! The four Chuixiang Sea Dragons, each thirty meters long, were connected to the Storm Spear by chains of the C-Tier Heart Phase Rift. And the Chuixiang Sea Dragons were extremely aggressive sea dragons that could easily smash steel-built lighthouses in the ocean and also capable of absorbing the surrounding hundreds of tons of seawater to launch terrifying Hammer Class heavy strikes. Although the Bonfire Energy outnumbered and outmatched the Storm Spear in terms of ship strength and crew size, in terms of crew power, the Bonfire Energy was much weaker. Besides the Supernova Hagrid, the Sea God Pirate Group had only the legendary Archbishop who hadn''t taken action for a long time. A Fourth Rank Legend could easily sway the victory of a battle! The Archbishop and Hagrid launched the attacks themselves. Hagrid alone, with his own strength, could battle against the five Third-order Transcendents of the Bonfire Energy. And the Archbishop alone commanded the four Chuixiang Sea Dragons, striking the Steam Shield of the Bonfire Energy. Every strike was like thunder from the heavens, pushing the hundred-meter-long Bonfire Energy back dozens of meters, causing waves to surge. Eventually, the Navy''s Man Bull arrived to support Bonfire Energy Company, and at the same time, a passing Hunter, Supernova An, intervened, repelling the fiercely advancing Hagrid¡ª Chen Qi couldn''t help but feel moved. According to the newspaper''s description, An fought Hagrid and even managed to dominate significantly. Teacher An''s true strength is even more fearsome than I had imagined... Chen Qi couldn''t help but continue reading. Their battle also attracted the attention of a special monster in the sea, and the entire ocean''s surface erupted into a deep blue sea of fire. Eventually, it was only through the Navy''s three admirals, appealing to face and authority, that the battle came to an end! A large-scale battle indeed... Chen Qi concluded. The final battle involved two legends, two supernovas, and the clash of two colossal ships. If it weren''t for the Man Bull''s intervention, this could have been ranked among the top five battles in the Witch Sea since the Crack Tide. In the end, the Sea God Pirate Group abandoned the stolen Deep Blue Fire and departed the area. And all of this was because of the Deep Blue Fire... Chen Qi analyzed internally. According to the information provided by the White Dove Newspaper, the purpose of the Sea God Pirate Group was to transport the precious Deep Blue Fire to the great workshop on Sea God Island. And both his Residual Fire Touch and Hands are forged from Deep Blue Fire, which undoubtedly is a top-tier material at sea. Chen Qi leaned back, his thoughts widening. Undoubtedly, the Deep Blue Fire, after Smiling Moon, buried thousands of meters below the deep sea, is a premier material above the ocean. However, its amount is very scarce, and moreover, the excavation difficulty exceeds most people''s imagination! Legendarily, most of the equipment on a Deep Blue Hunter is forged from Deep Blue Fire. Chen Qi vaguely remembered this was also a key material for luring the Blue Beast. If I could get some Deep Blue Fire materials, I could upgrade my Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, or even forge a more powerful weapon... But where is the Deep Blue Fire? Can I really obtain it? Without a doubt, the Deep Blue Fire is the top secret of the Sea God Pirate Group, even Captain Sea Snake wouldn''t know the exact coordinates of the Deep Blue Fire. Suddenly, Chen Qi had a spark of inspiration. Chen Qi opened his backpack card, and pulled out an old map, the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure map. The treasure locations on the Deep Sea Hunter''s map were either extremely difficult or in very remote locations. Even now, for Chen Qi, venturing to these spots would be fraught with danger. And those treasures that were not remote and less difficult had mostly been seized by the four major pirate groups. Chapter 373 The Hope of the Entire Island_2 Therefore, Chen Qi had not opened this ancient map for a long time. Chen Qi spread out the treasure map, carefully comparing it with the sea chart of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. The northern part of Sea God Island was engulfed in darkness, as a vast number of cracks had emerged during the last Crack Tide, causing the entire landscape to become completely deformed, losing all resemblance to the sea. It was covered with calamities of all kinds: volcanoes, green oil, clouds, darkness, storms, and beyond that, sirens, sea dragons, black bears, and dragon flies among other monsters settled there. The entire sea area was crisscrossed and covered by various fissures, thus it was known as the Calamity Sea Area. Within this region, there was an island of ''hand'' difficulty level for treasure hunters, and there was indeed a little flame symbol on the treasure map of the Deep Sea Hunter! Could it be that the small flame on the treasure map marked the Deep Blue Fire... Chen Qi fell into thought for a moment. Chen Qi shook his head. Based on the current information, it was highly possible that the Sea God Pirate Group had already found this special island with the Deep Blue Fire. However, specific analysis required specific information, perhaps I could ask Melanie, they must have a lot of information... Of course, the current priority was still to enhance strength, more importantly... after resting, Chen Qi began practicing the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique. ... ... Seven days later, Sea God Island, early morning¡ª In an inconspicuous little bedroom, Water Elf number one held the Giant Slayer, aiming it at Chen Qi. The bullet loaded inside the Giant Slayer was a piercing bullet from the Magic Bullet Company, with half the power of a spiral magic bullet, easily capable of penetrating steel plates. Its little fist was placed under the trigger, about to pull¡ª At this moment, there was only a two-meter distance between the gun muzzle and Chen Qi. And Chen Qi stood there in a very casual posture, as if he was completely unconcerned about the Water Elf''s little ''rebellion''. He didn''t even use the simplest Spiritual Power Detection. Sigh... At that moment, Chen Qi was performing the final section of the Blade Casting Breathing Technique Lv2. "Just shoot..." Chen Qi ordered the Deep Sea Water Elf. Deep Sea Water Elf number one shed a cold sweat, wrestling with the decision for a long time, finally pulling the trigger. Bang! The bullet erupted violently from the gun barrel, stirring up a dreadful spiral gust! The next second, Chen Qi activated his Super Sensation, then lifted his right hand and with his index finger and thumb¡ª Bang!! The piercing bullet had immense power, producing a horrific Inner Strength upon hitting the target, spiraling continuously to release even more potent force. In the black market, a piercing bullet fetched a hefty fifty thousand Shell Coins. Yet, this rapidly flying spiral bullet was abruptly pinched between his fingertips. "Wow! (!!!)" The Deep Sea Water Elf was stunned; its master was actually able to catch a bullet at such a short distance; what kind of reflexes and strength was this! Moreover, with just a light squeeze, a strong Qi Power emerged from his fingertips, crushing the bullet to pieces. "Qualified..." Chen Qi muttered quietly. And with that practice, two prompts appeared in front of Chen Qi. [You have successfully mastered Super Sensation Lv1, your dynamic vision will be greatly improved in the normal state.] [You have successfully mastered Blade Casting Breathing Technique Lv2, Strength +10, Constitution +10! Your bones will become as hard as blades, and you can turn Qi Power into a blade energy sharper than a famous blade!] At last¡ª Chen Qi felt relieved. During these days, he had devoted all his energy solely to practicing his skills. First was the basic physical training; every day he had to beat his body against scorching rocks and take the Blood Crystal Medicine, using the Blood Crystal potion to shock his limbs and bones, stimulating the potential within his body. In addition, Chen Qi continued to practice his movement technique, to improve the agility he had lost. After reaching the Third Rank, attribute progression was extremely rapid. In these days, Chen Qi gained a total of 20 points in constitution, 12 points in strength, and 5 points in agility. Ultimately, his constitution reached 90 points, his strength 70 points, and agility 47 points. His originally strongest attribute, 65 points of inspiration, now seemed weak in comparison to the others. With this panel, he was now capable of withstanding the near-sea overlord. Chen Qi stretched his muscles, feeling his body brimming with power. However, unfortunately, the practice of Dark Flame Fist was harder than he expected; to master it fully, he still needed more flame-related ingredients. "Today a new batch of goods will arrive at Sea God Island, I could go and take a look." After taking his morning exercises, Chen Qi headed towards the Hunter''s bar on Sea God Island. ... ... Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire Sea God Island, Hunter''s bar. Today was the bar''s merchandise day, where the Sea God Pirate Group would offer their plundered materials, acquired through passing through cracks, for exchange inside the bar. For this reason, a large area had been specially set aside in one corner of the bar. This area was filled with a dazzling array of rare materials, drawing Hunters from all directions. Rows of wooden racks neatly displayed the softly glowing materials, whether they were deep blue gems extracted from deep-sea giants or mechanical gears found in ancient ruins; each held an immeasurable force. And atop a thirteen-tiered bookshelf were densely packed skill cards. Beside it, several large potions were filled with various kinds of potions, including the Life Spring that could quickly restore vitality, the Phosphorescent Powder that could guide one''s way in the darkness, and the Holy Water that could dispel evil forces. These potions were meticulously labeled with their usage and the creators'' names, revealing their extraordinary quality. Merchandise day was crucial, as a moment''s inattention could mean that rare and valuable things would be exchanged by others, leaving only ordinary items. Chen Qi walked up to the potion rack, spent 5 Contribution Points, and purchased a bottle of practice burning Potion. It wasn''t as good as Fen''s potions, but it would do... Chen Qi glanced over briefly. He immediately looked around for other valuable items. Thanks to his hunting missions in recent days, coupled with his earnings during the Shadow Tide Night, he had amassed an astonishing 550 Contribution Points. Chen Qi approached the bookshelf full of skill cards and asked curiously, "I wonder if there are any good skill cards?" Next to him was the glum-faced Melanie. In recent days, Melanie had tried various methods to turn Chen Qi into a covert operative under the banner of the White Tower Hunters! Whether it was getting him drunk and fooling him, offering taboo equipment, persuading him to join the organization of the Tower of Books, or even luring him with the carrot of a Fourth Rank Legendary profession card! But none of it worked! Perhaps he was naturally resistant to persuasion... Melanie had almost given up hope and asked, "Little Hunter, do you need your sister to recommend a skill card for you? I know what kind of skill card you need." Chen Qi quickly focused on one particular card: "No, I''ve already found the right card." "???" Melanie took a closer look. The Whip Lash card, Floral Appearance, a skill used by the Transcendents with a floral appearance to torment others, was capable of whipping others with a lash, inflicting pain. If controlled well, it could even enchant the whipped with a painful yet pleasurable effect. "Eh? You''re also into this kind?" Melanie was taken aback and formulated another plan in her mind. This type of card was usually only used by those perverts from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! Most importantly, Chen Qi didn''t have a whip weapon at all. "Don''t misunderstand, this is for combat..." Chen Qi explained. Though he didn''t practice using a whip, his Shadow Touch was quite suitable for whip skills. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After mastering this skill card, his tentacles would have an attack capable of causing a pain effect on a fundamental level. For Chen Qi, this Whip Lash skill card was significant. Without hesitation, Chen Qi spent a hundred Contribution Points to purchase the skill card, then assimilated it. "I understand, actually, I also..." Melanie nodded earnestly. Bang! At this moment, Captain Sea Snake burst through the door, eagerly sweeping his gaze around: "You''re indeed here! Lamp Keeper!" Captain Sea Snake strode forward, approaching Chen Qi. "What''s the matter?" Chen Qi looked at Captain Sea Snake curiously. With a deep breath, Captain Sea Snake put his hands on Chen Qi''s shoulders: "Brother, the situation is urgent, are you interested in becoming a Lighthouse keeper?" "???" Chen Qi blinked, observing the earnest and hopeful gaze of Captain Sea Snake. It almost conveyed a feeling that he was the hope of the entire island! Chapter 374 Ladies and gentlemen, are you interested in joining me for a heist? Lighthouse keeper... Chen Qi blinked. At first, Chen Qi was astonished, but this was soon followed by a series of doubts. Being a lighthouse keeper was an extremely important position, and logically, the position of lighthouse keeper within the Sea God Pirate Group should never be entrusted to a stranger with unclear information. However, he was now employed as a Lamp Keeper, and recently, Lamp Keepers had perished continuously in the mouths of Sea Beasts, making it a rare occupation. Both large ships and lighthouses were in desperate need of a Lamp Keeper. After he became a Lamp Keeper, the efforts by the White Tower Hunter to attract him had increased markedly. Because of the career of Lamp Keeper, becoming a lighthouse keeper... Chen Qi felt a surge of emotion. Sea God Island currently seemed soft, but in truth, the dark side of the Sea God Pirate Group lay in its internal research institute. Transforming from a Hunter to a member of the Sea God Pirate Group was an extremely dangerous affair. Chen Qi thought for a moment and asked, "Captain Sea Snake, could you elaborate? From my observations, the lighthouse on Sea God Island doesn''t seem to need a new lighthouse keeper." Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, the place you''re heading is¡ª¡ª" The excited Captain Sea Snake blurted out, but halfway through, he flashed a smile: "Brother, this little place isn''t quite suitable for discussing important matters, please come with me, my boss, the Snake Father, will personally receive you." ... ... Sea God Island, the dock. Leading Chen Qi away, Captain Sea Snake wound along the newly repaired dock to a dark green ship. Nice ship... Chen Qi raised his head, admiring the vessel before him. It was an unusually shaped heavy ship, its hull painted a deep, dark green, like the most secretive undercurrents in the depths of the sea, silently gliding through the waves. The hull was engraved with complex snake patterns, and at the prow, there was a bronze python head. Above, in the wind, fluttered the flag of the Sea Goddess. Chen Qi followed Captain Sea Snake up to the deck. On deck, many sailors and crewmembers were present, yet these sailors exhibited none of the usual hustle and noise, instead quietly watching Chen Qi like a group of silent snakes. Captain Sea Snake pushed open the cabin door and entered the captain''s quarters. In the captain''s quarters, several dim oil lamps hung, illuminating the dark cabin. And inside, sat a tall man clad in a snake-patterned cloak. This was the Sea God Pirate Group''s captain responsible for transportation, the Snake Father! Chen Qi had heard of him on Sea God Island, a veteran officer who often covered his whole body with a cloak. Moreover, he was a threatener of the Sea God Pirate Group, an executioner who, according to rumors, had captured the vulnerabilities of many Hunters, forcing them to become his tools of coercion. The Snake Father sat in a chair, touching a patterned python in his hand: "Hello, Lamp Keeper." Chen Qi touched his chin, reaching out his hand: "Hello, Snake Father, what is the matter?" The Snake Father sipped some tea, slowly sticking out his forked tongue, his tone carrying a hint of temptation: "Lamp Keeper, I will not mince words. I have a very good opportunity here, a chance for you to become an officer of the Sea God Pirate Group, a tremendous opportunity to change your fate." The tempting tone of the Snake Father, as a teal-scaled sea snake slowly glided up Chen Qi''s thigh, then coiled around his waist and climbed onto his shoulder, flicking its bright red tongue at him... Hands crossed, the Snake Father coldly said: "Lamp Keeper, my little fellow seems to really like you..." What a scary snake, but it really does like me... Chen Qi thought, then grabbed the sea snake''s chin with his hand and said: "Snake Father, speak plainly! I don''t have time to listen to your obscure hints." Interesting! So bold as to speak to me like this! The snake-like eyes of the Snake Father instantly turned icy: "Here''s the situation, Hunter. Under our Sea God Pirate Group, there''s an important and mysterious island where we are conducting an unprecedented excavation." An excavation... Chen Qi was secretly surprised. Could it be the excavation of the Deep Blue Fire that the other party spoke of?! They actually approached me first! This is the advantage of rare occupations... Chen Qi couldn''t help but reflect that during the Era of the Smiling Moon, being a Lamp Keeper was highly sought after. Then, the Snake Father continued: "However, this island lies deep within the Sea of Calamity, surrounded by terrifying Sea Beasts, indescribable darkness, and invisible mists from the sky. Under the Smiling Moon, without the protection of a lighthouse, the entire island''s work cannot proceed." "A powerful Lamp Keeper is crucial to the island''s operations, but unfortunately, ours was killed by an external foe, and I also received an order from the Archbishop to come to Sea God Island and seek a Lamp Keeper." The Sea of Calamity! Chen Qi''s pupils involuntarily contracted. Combining the information he had previously gathered, the island mentioned by the other party was very likely the one where the Deep Blue Fire excavation was taking place! Good news indeed! Chen Qi paced back and forth, touching his chin, suppressing his excitement: "Snake Father, moving from Sea God Island to the depths of the Sea of Calamity is not an easy task, and according to your description, this is not a light task." The Snake Father touched the small snake in his hand: "We have ways of reaching the depths of the Sea of Calamity, as for compensation..." The Snake Father snapped his fingers: "Lamp Keeper, if you help us accomplish this significant task, henceforth, regardless of your past, you will become an officer of the Sea God Pirate Group, and we will not skimp on nurturing you to become as powerful as Captain Hai Ge, a Transcendent." Chapter 375 Everyone, are you interested in joining me for an adventure?_2 "This..." Chen Qi rested his chin in one hand and fell into hesitation for a moment. First, Chen Qi assessed the strength of Snake Father standing before him, a Third Rank Spiritual Power field. Although Snake Father was higher than Captain Sea Snake, his abilities only slightly surpassed the captain''s. If he agreed, he could easily infiltrate the Sea God Pirate Group''s "Deep Blue Fire" plan as a ''friendly'' unit. But was it really that easy? Chen Qi closed his eyes and pondered deeply. Without a doubt, for such a significant plan, could the other party truly not do something to me? Keep in mind that each officer of the Sea God Pirate Group was essentially firmly in the grasp of the fate by the group''s Archbishop. Given Snake Father''s poor reputation, if Chen Qi went out alone with him, it was likely that he might make a move against him. Going out with him was not safe¡­ Chen Qi''s thoughts fluttered, and he considered numerous possibilities. After thinking for a while, Chen Qi responded, "Mr. Snake Father, may I take half a day to think it over and respond tonight?" Snake Father pressed his palms together, staring as if at a piece of prey, and spoke in a slightly deep tone, "Of course, no problem, Hunter, we give you this time." "Alright, then I''ll give it some thought." Chen Qi gently stroked the head of a blue-scaled sea snake: "See you tonight, little snake." Saying this, Chen Qi waved his hand, slammed the door shut, and left the place directly. The moment Chen Qi closed the door, Snake Father clenched his fist. After Chen Qi left, Captain Sea Snake and Snake Father silently looked towards the door. After a moment, Snake Father broke the silence, saying: "Such a rude fellow, doesn''t he know to close the door gently?" Captain Sea Snake said with a smile, "Snake Father, he is a very gifted and powerful Hunter. It''s quite normal for him to be wild. For this mission, Snake Father, you''d better show some respect to him¡­" "Respect?" Snake Father sneered. Captain Sea Snake rubbed his hands: "Snake Father, I''m just suggesting that I always feel that if you anger him, it might turn out badly, and even for our Sea God Pirate Group''s ''initiation ceremony,'' I suggest that you better seek his approval¡­" Snake Father scoffed derisively, "Approval? If I needed approval from every subordinate before they joined me, then I absolutely couldn''t have reached my current position¡­" "..." Captain Sea Snake frowned but said nothing. Snake Father was a senior in the Sea God Pirate Group, ultimately, he was just a junior in charge of patrols, not even qualified to participate in the ''Deep Blue Fire'' grand plan! "Besides, my dear little sea snake really wants to devour him, how could I refuse¡­" Snake Father stretched out his finger, his ravenous little sea snake hadn''t actively entwined a human in a long time. "Alas, Snake Father, may the Sea Goddess bless your journey with smooth sailing¡­" Captain Sea Snake shook his head and left the place. ... ... Dock, Bedroom. Chen Qi returned to the bedroom, entered the captain''s cabin, and spread out the Ice Demon Pirate Group''s map. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Killing intent... Chen Qi carefully recalled the conversation in the captain''s cabin just before. Undoubtedly, he had been targeted by Snake Father, and as one of the few Lamp Keepers on Sea God Island, the other party wouldn''t let him go. Bad news, he had been targeted. Good news, Chen Qi had his eye on him too. Before leaving, Chen Qi had scouted Snake Father''s ship; on board was only Snake Father and another Third-order Transcendent. This power setup was only average at sea. As long as they were at sea, Chen Qi was fully capable of overpowering the two of them. However, he still needed to be cautious¡­ Chen Qi fell into deep thought. After all, he still had too little information now. The target of this operation was Deep Blue Fire, and it was still too dangerous to operate alone. Wait a minute! Chen Qi suddenly remembered a squad in white hunter uniforms. If he could pull them into the group, a mere Snake Father''s transport ship would undoubtedly be easy to capture. This squad wouldn''t easily pass up such a valuable opportunity. They make quite decent tools... Chen Qi thought quietly, folding up the map and walking towards a ship flying a white library banner. ... ... Ship of the White Tower, library meeting room. For most White Tower Hunters, a ship cabin that smelled of books was their favorite resting place. At this moment, the seven Hunters of the White Tower were each busy with their own tasks. Meanwhile, Melanie, holding a whip and dressed in the White Tower navy uniform, curiously asked, "Alor, do you think my outfit gives off that vibe of someone from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom who likes to whip people?" As she spoke, Melanie cracked the whip in the air. Glasses Hunter Alor sat at the desk, seriously perusing an economics book: "Captain Melanie, please don''t bother me. After this year''s mission, I still have to pass the Shell Country Royal University''s librarianship exam, and I aim to be a graduate student in economics, so please don''t disturb me! I need to go ashore!" "..." Melanie, holding the whip, looked troubled: "I''m doing this for our team''s future. Trust me, if we could turn that Lamp Keeper''s brother against him, with his job and clean background, we could absolutely infiltrate the Sea God Pirate Group! By then, whether it be the Witch Relics or the Deep Blue Fire, all will be ours! Right? My dear Mechanic Little Mary." White Tower female mechanic Ma Li frowned: "Yes, if we could recruit him, I think our task would be much easier, considering how cautious the Sea God Pirate Group is towards us." But, Sister Melanie, are you really planning to tempt him with that whip-wearing outfit?" Melanie smiled: "Of course not, I''m just trying to find someone to experience this feeling with, to have some common ground with them. Anyone here want to be whipped by your big sister?" "..." You just want to whip us, looking for an excuse... White Tower female mechanic Ma Li quickly retreated to the corner, covering her butt: "Sister Melanie, spare my life!" "Heh heh! Let sister try this, it''s all for work..." Melanie, holding the whip, walked over laughing. "Captain Melanie, doing this will only tarnish the reputation of us White Tower Hunters!" At that moment, the White Tower female mechanic quickly grabbed the power of knowledge to block. "It''s all for the mission, and besides, it''s just us here, no outsiders..." Melanie pressed forward step by step, holding the whip, and suddenly lashed out! Smack! Thud! At that moment, along with Melanie''s whipping, a ray of sunlight broke into their library. Who is it? Melanie, who had just whipped Ma Li, turned around to see the ''outsider'' behind her. "..." Wow, do White Tower Hunters really play this hard? Chen Qi blinked. This guy came suddenly! Melanie sweated a few drops of cold sweat. It''s over, my perfect, calm, supremely gentle, powerful sister image... Melanie tensed up completely. "I can understand that you''re under a lot of academic and mission pressure..." Chen Qi coughed twice, walked straight to the conference table inside the cabin, and poured himself a cup of tea. Why is this person pouring tea so skillfully? Why does it feel like he''s made this place his home? Melanie put away the whip, her face flushed. This is supposed to be their home, but why does she feel like she wants to leave? After Chen Qi finished his tea, the corners of his mouth curled slightly: "Everyone, I apologize for the urgency of the matter, and I might have been a bit rash." "What''s the matter?" Melanie asked, curious. "Well, I recently met Snake Father and received some explosive news about the mining location of the Deep Blue Fire..." Deep Blue Fire!! At that moment, everyone from the White Tower Federation was startled, even the glasses hunter aiming for graduate studies couldn''t help but lift his head. If they could secure the Deep Blue Fire on this mission, it would lower his admission scores by twenty points! Chen Qi took a deep breath, smiled, and said: "How about it, anyone interested in taking over the mining site of the Deep Blue Fire?" Mining site... The crowd was momentarily confused. Don''t understand, huh... Chen Qi slapped the table: "Simply put, let''s pull off a big job with me!" Chapter 376 The Real Monster A score? The seven White Tower Hunters looked at Chen Qi with bewildered faces. "This, this isn''t right..." The glasses hunter Alor put down his book and adjusted his glasses. Just moments ago, they were discussing how to dupe Chen Qi into joining their team. But now, Chen Qi was, like a great pirate, pulling them into his team. Why are these people looking so clueless... Chen Qi couldn''t help but doubt his idea of bringing them into his crew. Chen Qi leaned forward, resting his hands on the table, and spoke in the tone of a senior officer: "Gentlemen, was I not clear enough in my explanation? Is there anything you don''t understand?" The female mechanic from the White Tower, Ma Li, tentatively raised her hand: "Excuse me, Lamp Keeper sir, what exactly do you mean by ''a big score''?" Good question! Melanie praised inwardly. Chen Qi frowned helplessly, walked forward, and lightly traced a line on the map on the long table: "Let me put it simply. As the Lamp Keeper, I was chosen to become the Lighthouse Keeper, and through Snake Father, I''m to go to the island where the treasure of the Deep Blue Fire is buried." "Snake Father..." Melanie murmured softly. They had always known that the excavation site of the Deep Blue Fire was in the depths of the Sea of Calamity. In such dangerous waters, even food stored in a backpack card would rapidly spoil. Besides, the multitude of natural disasters would undoubtedly cause damage to the equipment on the island. This meant that Sea God Island had to regularly travel to the excavation site of the Deep Blue Fire to deliver supplies. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Melanie had long suspected that the Snake Father was the transport ship to the excavation site of the Deep Blue Fire, but she had always lacked direct evidence and the means to track the Snake Father. And now, her brother, whom she had always thought was naive and stubbornly reckless, had answered her questions. Could this man be very courageous? Melanie wondered. Chen Qi looked up and scanned the seven people around him, asking like a teacher: "Understand now?" "Understood." They instinctively responded, nodding obediently like students. Immediately following, Chen Qi moved his index finger back onto the map of Sea God Island: "Therefore, once we leave the waters of Sea God Island and reach the unpopulated area, we can make our move, directly seize the Snake Father... Once we have taken over the Snake Father, it means we will have the coordinates of Blue Fire Island. From then on, we can proceed step by step, and whether it''s the Deep Blue Fire or the treasure on board the Snake Father, it will all be ours!" "Of course, the specifics still depend on the defenses of the ultimate target island. Even if we can''t take down the island, with the coordinates of Blue Fire Island and the treasure on the Snake Father, we would make a huge profit!" "A huge profit!!" Chen Qi slapped the table forcefully, like a great pirate announcing the target to his subordinates. Since Shadow Tide Night, the people of the White Tower Hunters had been eager to embark on a new venture. Provoked by Chen Qi, they were even more itching to act. However, they remained cautious at heart. At the end of the day, Chen Qi wasn''t one of their White Tower folk, and moreover, they didn''t understand why Chen Qi knew about Blue Fire Island, nor why he knew their target was the Deep Blue Fire. The glasses hunter Alor adjusted his glasses once more: "Lamp Keeper sir, it''s a very feasible plan, but before that, I''d like to ask, how do you know our objective?" Chen Qi said speechlessly: "Your captain Melanie told me, and she also comes to me every day, tempting me with things related to the Deep Blue Fire. Unless I were deaf, I would have no idea of your objective." Everyone turned their eyes towards Melanie. "..." Melanie coughed twice: "This is part of my plan, but, little Lamp Keeper, you should know that in the waters near Sea God Island, rashly tracking the ships of Sea God Island is a crime punishable by death, so even though we know the destination of the Snake Father, we don''t dare to track them easily." Chen Qi asked: "How fast is your ship?" Melanie''s lips curled up: "Much faster than the Snake Father." Chen Qi commanded: "That''s fine then. Melanie, give me a coordination card and a communication card. If they head towards the Sea of Calamity, they will inevitably pass through the waters near the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock. You can prepare in advance and wait for them there." Melanie was a Cardmaker, and a hallmark of Cardmakers was that they had cards for all kinds of functions. Fireball Technique cards, backpack cards, Flower Bird Magic cards, massage cards, Fight the Landlord cards, clown cards, good person cards, bank cards... In short, as a master Cardmaker, Melanie had all sorts of cards! And coordination and Communication Cards were among the most common ones. Chen Qi lightly traced a route with his finger: "When the Snake Father leaves the protection of the Sea God Pirate Group, I will send you the coordinates through the Communication Card. At that moment, we will move out in full force and take over the Snake Father!" "Hmm..." Melanie examined the route Chen Qi had traced closely. She had originally thought that Chen Qi was just acting on a whim, but whether it was his command or the route he had planned, it was all quite professional. It could even be said that it was much more thoroughly thought out than what she as the captain had considered. Was this newbie just pretending? Melanie crossed her arms and nodded: "What''s the plan for Snake Father?" "To avoid exposing their whereabouts, based on our speculation, it is very likely that they will act tomorrow morning." "Hmm..." Finally, Chen Qi looked towards everyone else. At this moment, they hadn''t recovered from their shock and couldn''t help but let their imaginations run wild. A Third-order Transcendent who had suddenly come forward to command their seven-person team of professionals was certainly beyond their expectations. Chapter 377 The Real Monster_2 Moreover, Chen Qi''s plan, although seemingly perfect, still concealed numerous dangers, the first being the threat of the Snake Father. Although Chen Qi was a Lamp Keeper, as a novice Transcendent, he was no match for the Snake Father. Once he sent the coordinates, he was very likely to face the threat of the Snake Father. Second, in the seas near the Sea of Calamity and during the nights under the Smiling Moon, there would be severe signal interference... That is to say, even with a communication card and a locator card, they could not arrive immediately. This was an extremely dangerous action... Of course, the most endangered person was only one, not the White Tower Hunters, but Chen Qi aboard the Snake Father. Yes, the truly dangerous person was Chen Qi right in front of them! Melanie and the others stopped their busy thoughts, and they seemed to finally understand why Chen Qi had come to find the White Tower Hunters? Why was he so anxious? This was his way of pleading for help... Melanie couldn''t help but make assumptions. However, she also greatly admired Chen Qi''s courage. A freshly promoted Transcendent, daring to attack Snake Father, a veteran of Sea God Island, required tremendous courage. People looked at each other and nodded. As the captain, Melanie also walked up to Chen Qi and placed her right hand on Chen Qi''s shoulder: "Courageous! Lamp Keeper, rest assured, we will definitely protect you on this journey!" Protection, had these people misunderstood something... Chen Qi couldn''t help but show a speechless expression. However, regardless, the goal of the White Tower Hunters was aligned with his. "Pleasant cooperation, and by the way, the tea tastes quite nice~" After discussing, Chen Qi waved his hand and left the library. ... ... The next day, Sea God Island, early morning A heavy fog and dark clouds made the entire Sea God Island dreary and gloomy, as if a massive storm was about to occur. And on the broken path, cold light sprinkled down, the pirates looked gloomy, and paired with their scarred bodies and the blood-stained weapons in their hands, they appeared exceptionally sinister. After instructing the first mate Water Elf No.3, Chen Qi then headed to the tavern to buy a cup of honey wine, afterwards to the restaurant to buy a smoked meat burger, and then to the big white dove to buy a new newspaper. Finally, Chen Qi spent 200 Contribution Points to purchase two ''Lamp Dice Phase'' divination coins. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was one of the few good things he got from touring the bar''s exchange store. The divination coins, featuring a gambler''s head on one side and dice on the other, were items used for divination. However, the use of these coins had very strict conditions; aside from those who were not in the Lamp Phase, the probability of accurately using these coins reduced dramatically. Moreover, divination was just divination, this regular Lamp Dice Phase item only had an 80% accuracy rate, and it would not provide specific answers, only some vague judgments... Beyond that, it could not divine major events, nor things unrelated to oneself... All in all, it was a very limited item. Chen Qi fiddled with the coin in his hands while holding the newspaper in one hand and reading about various news from the Witch Sea. Recently, the Witch Sea was bursting with news, from the Shadow Tide Night to B-grade cracks appearing in various places; the situation in the entire Witch Sea was extremely dangerous. Of course, the news most abundant on Sea God Island still involved Bonfire Energy Company, the navy, and the Sea God Pirate Group. Bonfire Energy Company and the navy had consecutively destroyed dozens of ships from the Sea God Pirate Group... Chen Qi was secretly surprised, speculating internally. It seemed that Bonfire Energy Company also knew that the Sea God Pirate Group had an island within the Sea of Calamity where they could mine Deep Blue Fire. And in order to find this island, on the path from Sea God Island to the Sea of Calamity, the navy and Sea God Island set up a lot of patrol boats. Indeed, the Witch Sea after the Smiling Moon wasn''t peaceful... Unknowingly, Chen Qi had already walked to the dock. And opposite him was the sea-green Snake Father, against the grim backdrop of dark clouds, the entire Snake Father appeared even more menacing. And on the deck, a pirate from the Snake Father coldly said to Chen Qi: "Come aboard, the ship is about to depart." "Okay!" Chen Qi pinched the divination coin between his fingers, silently praying: "Great God of Fortune, God of the twenty-sided dice, please grant your servant favor and answer me, is my upcoming sea voyage good or bad?" As he spoke, Chen Qi gently flicked the divination coin into the air. At that moment, a special notification appeared before his eyes. [You have triggered the Lamp Principle, increasing the accuracy of your divination.] The Lamp Principle, such a phenomenon existed... Chen Qi silently looked towards the result on the coin. The gambler''s head, the result was good on the face... Good news! At that moment, a notification popped up before Chen Qi. [You have triggered the Lamp Principle, and amidst the grey mist, a fist from the darkness struck, hitting your abdomen hard...] Chen Qi involuntarily closed his eyes, experiencing the mental imagery. In that instant, he seemed to see himself being punched and thrown into the deep sea, bloodied and causing huge waves in a terrifying scene... "This is..." Chen Qi opened his eyes, regaining consciousness. Was I hit? Why? That shouldn''t be, the result was good, so why was I hit, and why was it a brutal beating that caused serious injury... Chen Qi fell into a dilemma. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire And the predictive imagery in his mind was too vague; he couldn''t guess who beat him based on the imagery. Could it be that I will fall into a fierce battle with the Snake Father... Chen Qi thought to himself, silently looking up at the deck above, gazing at Snake Father. Chapter 378: Blade Release Reopened! One-on-One Against Cup Release Old Monster! ``` Boom! The lashing of six tentacles struck hard against the body of Snake Father. Snap! Without hesitation, Snake Father bellowed fiercely, "Bursting Energy!!" Terrifying power erupted from Snake Father''s arms, transforming into a visible green shockwave that repelled Chen Qi right in front of him. In that cramped room, the two faced off for a moment. At that moment, sounds of support came from behind Snake Father. "Snake Father, do you need help?" "Snake Father, you can''t suppress a Lamp Keeper of the day, can you?" Confident and mocking voices came from a distance, clearly those of the other two Third Rank Transcendents on the ship. Those two guys want to snatch my prey... Snake Father''s pupils shrank: "Scram! This is my ritual; we''re about to pass through the waters governed by Seal No.3 Mobile Dock, you two stay on deck! If we get targeted by Seal No.3, you two are dead!" Snake Father''s eyes turned blood-red, having activated his snake body avatar, filled with boundless strength. Moreover, the most crucial point was, involving the other Third Rank Transcendents meant they would have to share Chen Qi''s reward equally. A duel? Chen Qi had never imagined it. That Snake Father would actually want to duel him. In reality, Chen Qi had already made an escape plan, by shattering the outer hull of the ship and then jumping into the sea. Once in the ocean, relying on his water elf and sea walking, as well as attracting sea beasts, it could be said that even five Third Rank Transcended, would have a hard time catching him in the sea. The sea realm is mine! Precisely because of this, Chen Qi was so confident, but he never expected that Snake Father before him would be even more confident. Upon Snake Father''s roar, the other two prudently left. And at this moment, both Snake Father and Chen Qi activated their respective killer moves. Crack! Crack! A dark Tide Coat spread over Chen Qi''s body. Shadow Touch, activate! And behind him, as if his back was forcibly split open, emerged a terrifying scene¡ªsix other thick and agile tentacles burst forth from his back, like limbs of a Shadow Tide monster! These dark tentacles gently swayed in the air, each one seemingly infused with its own life and will, coiling like serpents or extending like whips¡ª "Hu..." Chen Qi exhaled a breath of energy. Although he didn''t get the attribute bonuses of the night, fortunately, he had practiced the Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique, which had already enhanced his body strength compared to the Shadow Tide Night. Now, enduring ten Shadow Touches posed no issue in maintaining the battle. "This figure, tentacle-type flesh implants, I see..." Snake Father was taken aback for a moment, but the next second, he still revealed a ferocious grin. Even with flesh implants, so what? In the end, the opponent was just a newly advanced Third Rank Transcendent. Stay tuned to My Virtual Library Empire And even if, by chance, Chen Qi managed to defeat him, the Snake Father was filled with his brothers, and in the end, Chen Qi would still be his captive. On the contrary, Snake Father was even more delighted; this piece of flesh implant was extraordinary just by its aura. "Sssluurp~" Snake Father licked the surgery knife in his hand, which was laced with snake poison, and arrogantly laughed: "Kid, you''ve just advanced to Third Rank, you don''t know the gap between Third Rankers is a chasm!" "And kid, do you know? A true Cup-shaped Transcendent never relies on equipment, our very flesh is an insurmountable wall of blood and muscles!" Boom! In the next instant, Snake Father''s form expanded once more, so much so that the cloak on his body was shattered by those enormous muscles. Those huge muscles covered with snake scales were utterly intimidating. Third Rank Cup-shaped professionals, Beastification, obtained an enlightened beast nature, combined with flesh surgery, can result in three to fivefold transformations of physique and strength! Chen Qi kept a deadpan expression, and then, the tentacles behind him gently bent to hand him the long sword. Bang! In the next instant, Snake Father transformed into a swift green blur. That mighty body created a shockwave in the air, and in a breath''s time, he was before Chen Qi. Snake Father looked down upon Chen Qi with mockery, how could a newly advanced Third Rank Transcendent compete with one such as him who had undergone an ''evolutionary transformation''? Swoosh! Snake Poison Fist! A faint image of a green snake appeared on Snake Father''s right fist; a hit would probably blast open the target like tofu in an instant. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, to Chen Qi, who had activated Super Sensation, the moment seemed slow as a snail, even carrying a hint of taunt against Snake Father in his eyes. "You..." The next moment, Chen Qi''s right hand violently twisted, positioning his long sword across his chest to block the punch. But at that instant, a slight smile curled the corners of Snake Father''s mouth. Kid, this is experience! Snake Style Boxing Second Stage, Curved Moon Fury! This punch was fueled with a hundred percent of his strength! You could see, Snake Father''s initially fierce punch, swift as a whip, bent dramatically, bypassed the horizontal sword, and aimed straight for Chen Qi''s jaw. Boom! The next moment, a loud sonic boom echoed, deafening, shattering the glass one after another on the ship in a short span of time. However, contrary to Snake Father''s expectation, his full-powered punch was unexpectedly blocked by two Shadow Touches. ``` Chapter 379 The Real Monster_3 Indeed, from the perspective of the spiritual power field, Chen Qi believed that defeating the Snake Father at sea was not a big problem at all. Not to mention, the Snake Father''s main attack methods, many dangerous sea snakes, were completely ineffective against him. On the deck, Snake Father coldly said: "It''s time to come up, Lamp Keeper. Divination is just divination, after all; it can''t change your fate..." At that moment, the Snake Father made no attempt to disguise its horrifying, dark green pupils. "Fine." Chen Qi climbed up the ship''s ladder and boarded the Snake Father. After he boarded, the Snake Father immediately started the engine, speeding towards the Sea of Calamity at maximum velocity. And Chen Qi was ushered into the VIP room, sharing the space with six Second-tier Hunters. The VIP room''s decor was not complicated, to put it simply, there was a long table and ten seats by the window. Chen Qi sat by the window, watching the distant scenery. Unbeknownst to him, the nearly hundred-meter-tall Lighthouse of the Sea God Island gradually disappeared from his field of view, surrounded by a vast expanse of white, misty sea. Along the way, the entire ship was eerily quiet. For the entire four-hour journey, no one spoke a word. It''s about time... Chen Qi estimated the distance and stealthily took out a card, sending out the coordinates. White Tower Hunters, now it''s your turn to perform... Chen Qi put the card away. At that moment, a frail-looking Hunter finally broke the silence, muttering softly: "Everyone, after we''ve set out this time, is it possible we might never return...?" There was silence from the others, with only a few murmured ''hmms'' in response. Chen Qi curiously looked at the others. Apart from him, these six Hunters seemed to be ''workers'' forcibly recruited by the Snake Father. Just then, the long-awaited Snake Father finally entered the VIP room. He spoke quietly to Chen Qi: "Lamp Keeper, come with me. I have a private matter that requires your assistance." Finally, here it comes! That''s good! At this moment, Chen Qi could confirm that on this ship, there were only three Third-order Transcendents: "Hmm¡ª" Chen Qi followed the other to a room at the bottom of the cabin, an incredibly sealed room that, despite having been cleaned, still reeked heavily of blood. The moment he stepped into the room, Chen Qi felt an overwhelming and murderous spiritual power behind him! In front of him, on the wall, a shadow grew larger, revealing a huge snake head with an increasingly robust body. Creak, creak, in just an instant, Snake Father''s body swelled to two meters tall, and beneath his cloak, his flesh was covered in snake scales, not belonging to a human. Cup Technique. Serpentine Embodiment! "Don''t be afraid. I''m not a monster..." The Snake Father exhaled a breath and said coldly: "Lamp Keeper, your abilities are not bad, but no outsiders are allowed in any important position on Sea God Island, therefore, in the name of the Sea Goddess, I shall bestow upon you a mark, the mark of the snake..." With that, Snake Father took out a scalpel and a sticky, tentacle-like little creature. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire This was a heart-eating Sea Touch, soaked in Black Whale Blood, processed so that once implanted, Snake Father could easily burst Chen Qi''s heart with a technique! S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that time, Chen Qi, being a Third-order Transcendent, would become a loyal subordinate of his, the Snake Father. Within the Sea God pirates, High-order Transcendents controlled their subordinates through special parasitic Sea Beasts, and this was their ''initiation ceremony.'' Snake Father couldn''t help but laugh: "Of course, Lamp Keeper, my ceremony is much more cruel than the usual ones. You see, I adhere to nature; I don''t like using anesthesia! I believe that only through pain can people truly feel the grace of the Sea Goddess!" Chen Qi turned his head, twisted his neck, and warmed up his fist: "You talk too much! Old mister!" "Lack of manners." Snake Father''s muscles bulged as he clenched his fist. Boom! Chen Qi flashed in front of Snake Father in an instant, launching a punch. "Not enough, not enough! That punch is too weak!" Snake Father blocked with both hands, taking the hit head on. The next second, Snake Father''s pupils dilated with shock, as behind Chen Qi, more and more giant tentacles took form, poised to whip... In this cramped and dim room, the shadows of the sturdy tentacles reflected on the wall. In the face of these enormous tentacles, the shadow of the Snake Father appeared minuscule. "Monster..." The serpentine-embodied Snake Father widened his eyes in terror. Bang!!! Chapter 380 Blade Release Reopens! One-on-One with a Cup Release Old Monster!_2 A decent battle strategy... Chen Qi coldly manipulated the Shadow Touch, Unfortunately, Chen Qi understood the Snake-man all too well, as it was inherently a profession skilled in underhand tactics. The greatest feature of the Snake-body Incarnation was its ability to contort its body at will, making way for an array of unimaginable attacks. The burning Shadow Touch entwined around the right fist of Snake Father¡ª After making his move, Snake Father''s body would fall into temporary weakness. "Now, it''s my turn!" Snap! Snap! Snap! Chen Qi made no superfluous movements and immediately struck a Draw Sword Slash pose. Black Qi Power waves swirled around the blade, emitting waves of roaring sounds, as if a massive black tsunami was imminent. And the four tendrils behind Chen Qi fiercely lashed out! Snap! Snap! Snake Father suddenly withdrew both arms, assuming a defensive stance. The tendrils roared and whipped out with terrifying forces, each lash was as formidable as a punch from a Third Rank Blade Phase Transcendent. Snake Father wanted to continue blocking, but the next moment, he felt his entire body dominated by dual sensations. Chen Qi''s lashings were no ordinary ones; these were the entwining lashes of the tendrils, delivering not only pain but also a bizarre, pleasurable sensation! Pain intertwined with pleasure! Snake Father couldn''t believe it. "How is this possible!" "A regular Third Rank Transcendent managing to perfectly wield such powerful taboo equipment." In an instant, Snake Father felt an intense crisis, assured of the vast gap between him and Chen Qi. And more critically, Chen Qi, who was unleashing the tendril lashes, hadn''t moved from his Draw Sword Slash stance. The next second¡ª The six additional tendrils behind Chen Qi viciously lashed, forcibly smashing Snake Father''s massive body into mid-air. The perfect wooden post¡ª Boom! Draw Sword. Black Wave Slash. Cutting All! Chen Qi fiercely swung his sword, slicing through the air in front of him, and in an instant, a black Qi Power tsunami surged¡ª In a flash, a spark struck! Snake Father''s scales, tougher than steel, were forcibly severed, spurting fresh blood! His entire body also shook violently under the overwhelming Qi Power! The Meat Cutting Bone Breaking skill, combined with Black Wave Slash, this strike could be regarded as the strongest blow under Chen Qi''s Blade Release. Under the impact of the Black Wave Slash, Snake Father struck the steel wall behind him, the entire wall harshly shattered by the immense force. "Ha, ha, ha¡ª" Snake Father''s eyes bloodshot, he kicked out, sending Chen Qi flying back as he was about to strike again. Massive amounts of blood trickled from his chest. Had it been an ordinary Transcendent, like Captain Sea Snake, they might have been cleaved in two after this strike. Had it not been for his flesh surgery, which enhanced his physique to an astonishing two hundred points, coupled with the protection of his scales, his heart would have been split in two. Previously, Snake Father was exceedingly arrogant. After the emergence of the Crack Tide, too many Third Rank Transcendents with weak basics emerged. Thus, in Snake Father''s eyes, Chen Qi was among them. However, this strike thoroughly awakened him. Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Transcendent before him was no less formidable than he! "This is no newly promoted Third Rank; this is a monster! A complete monster!" And in that instant, Snake Father felt a threat to his life, a desire to evolve, mingling emotions together to form a thick desire of the Cup, which made his body without any more limitations¡ª "But that''s it!" "Boy, regret it! Regret disobeying my command; now, you''ve lost the qualification to be my slave!!" At that moment, Snake Father drew his blood-stained body from the dented steel wall, no longer holding back: "Cup Release. Big Python Wrapping!" Boom! In an instant, Snake Father''s body swelled again, revealing bulging bronze muscles that resembled numerous giant pythons, seemingly ready to devour anything in proximity. In that instant, Qi Power entwined around Snake Father''s back, transforming him into a hundred-meter giant snake. This was the power of Cup Release! "Boy, experience this! The real moves of this world! "Release. Big Python Wrapping. Python God Fist!" Snake Father no longer stuck to mere technique; his right hand, bound by countless pythons, burst forth with numerous white vapors, hammering a punch toward Chen Qi. He intended to smash his opponent purely with raw power! As if hundred pythons charged at Chen Qi. Release... Chen Qi didn''t hesitate to position his long sword across his chest. This was his first time to withstand a Release from a Third Rank Transcendent! And a Cup Seer''s Release could double his strength, physique, for a short period! "Blade Release. Sacrifice My Flesh..." Chen Qi murmured, his body entwined with silver-white Steel Qi. Clang! Both erupted in an instant! A massive airflow burst! Boom! Faced with this tremendous force, Chen Qi was brutally pushed back five steps, hitting the steel wall; thankfully, his tendrils protected him from much of the impact. But still, this Release from Snake Father, born of his life''s will, was too powerful¡ª The reverberations of the power seeped into Chen Qi''s organs, with countless sharp blades stabbing randomly between them. Had it not been for Chen Qi mastering Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique, combined with Steel Qi, and the power absorption from Sacrifice My Flesh, this strike could have caused him permanent internal injuries. Chapter 381 Blade Release Reopens! One-on-One with a Cup Release Old Monster!_3 At this moment, a large amount of air was swirling around this small room. "How can this be! How can this be, you can actually block that strike!" "Damn it, you just advanced to Third Rank, and you can already release? And it''s a fucking Blade Release!" At this moment, the emotionally shattered Snake Father couldn''t help but curse out loud, he now had to doubt that the information Captain Sea Snake told him, that Chen Qi had just been promoted, was fake! The information was fake! "It''s my turn¡ª" "Break Bones!" Chen Qi''s bloodied mouth corners curled up, and his feet pounded into the ground like a pile driver. Then, he gripped the handle of Meat Cutting Bone Breaking tightly¡ª The greater the damage, the stronger the retaliation from Break Bones would be! Whoosh! Whoosh! Along with the thumping of his heart! Red, raging Qi Power was entwining Chen Qi''s body like countless blades. Boom! Chen Qi''s muscles moved, and he swung the blade, unleashing this furious strike. Accompanied by the thunderous noise! The red giant Qi Power blade overpowered Snake Father, tearing through the serpentine muscles on his body, tearing through the scales, tearing through those bones, tearing through the tough bones beneath the skin!! Snake Father couldn''t believe it, after opening his Cup Release, his doubled physique was actually unable to withstand this strike. The massive red Qi wave gradually settled, and behind Snake Father, there was a terrifying ravine twenty meters long carved out by the blade. Snap! Snake Father''s physique gave out, his eyes went dim, his legs trembled, and he knelt down. "How can this be, you actually..." In the clash of releases, he had actually lost. Huff¡ª Chen Qi gasped for breath and said, "How about that? Feels good, doesn''t it? Aren''t you going to call for your companions?" Snake Father, entirely drained, could only lower his head and say with his last bit of strength: "Save me, save me, someone, save me..." Then, with a thud, his body broke apart violently, and he collapsed on the ground, closing his eyes for good. "Huff, I won..." S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and took a deep breath. Snake Father had been defeated, defeated by his hand! Moreover, Snake Father was not like Mad Shark, who did not control release and was obsessed with Black Whale Blood, a frail Third Rank. He did not rely on the help of others, but truly defeated a Third Rank who mastered release! He achieved the feat of defeating a Third Rank on his own. This also meant that Chen Qi''s strength had finally entered the ranks of the powerful. "Huff..." Chen Qi gasped deeply, standing over the smoking ravine, silently waiting for the arrival of the other two enemies. However, Chen Qi''s strength was now overdrawn, facing another Third Rank Transcendent, he no longer had the surplus strength to counterattack. However, the other two Third Rank did not arrive, on the contrary, as he calmed down, Chen Qi could hear the sounds of cannonballs being loaded and the angry curses of the crew throughout the ship. Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound of the cannonballs kept coming, and the entire ship was shaking. The Snake Father was under attack from other ships. The other two Third Rank were also on deck, embroiled in fierce combat. Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire As for the other Second Rank Transcendent pirates, when they saw the ravine on the ground from Blade Release, they immediately gave up the idea of assistance. Right on time, White Tower Hunters... Chen Qi smiled. The White Tower Hunters were indeed a professional team. Then, Chen Qi adjusted his breathing and took out his Communication Card to contact the White Tower Hunters. The Communication Card had changed. Chen Qi glanced at the Communication Card, which had a new message from Melanie: "The plan has changed, Lamp Keeper, please be careful!" This message must have been sent during his battle with Snake Father. "???" What does that mean? Chen Qi stepped out of this narrow room and looked out the window. In the distance, on the waves, the White Tower Hunters'' ships were continuously bombarding the Snake Father, trying to shatter the Snake Father''s strong Defense Barrier. Weren''t things going smoothly with the plan... Chen Qi blinked, puzzled. Chapter 382 Sneak Attack, No Martial Ethics! Above the gray, vast sea, three massive ships stood off against each other like behemoths, the sea wind howled, whipping up towering waves. No, to be exact, two were behemoth-like warships, and one resembled a husky ship. On one side was the White Tower Hunter, commanded by Melanie, a standout among the White Tower Hunters and a genius cardmaker! And the high-speed Ghost Ship, now helmed by the exceptionally perceptive Water Elf No. 3 among the Water Elves. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For convenience in operation, Chen Qi had specifically instructed the Deputy Captain, Water Elf No. 3, to steer the ship following the White Tower Hunter, and so far, Water Elf No. 3 had accomplished the task exceedingly well, truly a handcrafted pet at its peak. On the other side was the Snake Father, captained by the life-loving, vibrant Beastification, Snake Father, who longed to ascend to the heavens! Its hull was covered in dark translucent scale-like armor, creating an absolute Defense Barrier between the Snake Father and the White Tower Hunter. Both the White Tower Hunter and the Snake Father were upgraded warships, possessing formidable combat capabilities on the sea. The main gun of the White Tower Hunter was slowly adjusted, aimed at the Snake Father. The main gun, named the Spiritual Power Cannon, was a powerful weapon that required the Spiritual Power of a Transcendent to operate. With a heavy injection of Spiritual Power, the magic runes on the barrel shone with dazzling white light, then at the muzzle, a massive amount of white energy gathered! Fire! Spiritual Power Strike! Accompanied by a thunderous cannon sound, a beam of Spiritual Power laser struck hard on the barrier. The Defense Barrier, having borne the intense bombardment from the White Tower battle ship, displayed numerous cracks, and the Snake Father was forcefully pushed a hundred meters across the sea. The Snake Father also struck back fiercely when the opportunity arose, disengaging the barrier and opening fire! Meanwhile, the pirates on the deck also drew their own weapons, firing at the White Tower Hunter. For a moment, the sea area between the two warships was completely covered by cannon fire, with explosions thundering ceaselessly. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The Defense Barrier of the Snake Father was high-end, even with the White Tower''s full firepower, it was momentarily unable to take down the ship... Chen Qi touched his somewhat deafened ears, then glanced again at the Communication Card. At that moment, the Communication Card brought new messages: "Hold on! Reinforcements are almost here!" "Hold on..." Chen Qi shook his head and checked again the message previously sent by Melanie from the White Tower Hunter. "The plan has changed, Lamp Keeper, please be careful!" Was Melanie worried that I''d get killed? Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Indeed, in Melanie''s eyes, his strength was probably just that of a newly advanced Transcendent. Simply put, in Melanie''s eyes, he was just a little brother. So, Melanie was telling him to be careful, to hang on... But what did the previous change in plans mean? Chen Qi shook his head, now understanding only that the White Tower Hunter had run into some minor troubles. But now, Chen Qi didn''t have the strength to deal with these troubles. It hurts¡ª Chen Qi took out the last potion given to him by the Flower Witch from his backpack card and gulped it down. [Your severely damaged body begins to heal slowly...] Snake Father''s combat strength was not weak, even with the triple enhancement of Steel Qi, Ember Touch, and Sacrifice My Flesh, enduring a shot from Cup Release had still caused substantial damage to Chen Qi. I need to rest... Chen Qi momentarily lowered his guard and returned to the room he had just left. Now, the other two Third Rank were held back by the White Tower Hunter, and Second Rank pirates dared not step into this place easily. Now was a perfect time to collect the spoils of war. At that moment, several sea snakes gently glided past his toes¡ª These sea snakes had not offered any assistance during the battle with Snake Father. Chen Qi squatted by the corpse of Snake Father, picking up a snake-shaped backpack card. "Open!" Chen Qi gently shook the backpack card, and a plethora of items clanged out. Surprisingly, Snake Father''s backpack card did not contain a wealth of money, only ten standard Gold Coins, which amounted to one hundred thousand shells. Besides that, there were cloaks covering the whole body, Poison Potion, Enhancing Potion, skill cards, maps... There was nothing particularly impressive... Chen Qi frowned. As an old Third Rank Transcendent, Snake Father had less than he had imagined. Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire However, soon, a skill card with a floral back caught Chen Qi''s attention. And on the front of the card, a large snake covered with blood-red roses seemed alive within the card, ready to emerge at any moment and devour someone. From the information emanating from the card, it was very likely a B Grade Rift-dropped attack skill card. "This old codger, still has a legendary skill card with floral traits?" Chen Qi pinched the card between his index finger and thumb, checking the information. [Whipping and Entwining of Death Lv1: Aspect: Flower, Void Description: With whipping and entwining, let them experience what pain is. Learning conditions: Possess "tentacles," "tail," "whip," "vine," or similar weapons or bodily organs, and have a minor understanding of Flower Aspect or Void Aspect, physical constitution 30, and possess Third Rank spiritual power origin. Effect: Rapidly forms entwining, whipping, causing tremendous damage to the enemies whipped or entwined and producing a large amount of Poison of Death, which significantly reduces the attacked person''s physical attributes and causes immense pain.] From a B Grade Rift, a high-grade Whipping and Entwining card! Chapter 383 Sneak Attack, No Martial Ethics!_2 Chen Qi instantly transformed his dismay into surprise! Within the Snake Father backpack card, the only B-rank rift, a legendary skill card, perfectly suited him! Chen Qi never expected this. As it is known, his strongest equipment now was the standard tentacle type. And, as Snake Father was the incarnation of a serpent body, his limbs were naturally ''whips,'' but unfortunately, he himself was unable to study this skill card because he lacked the insight of ''flower phase'' and ''void'' needed for the skill card. Because of this, Snake Father could only keep this powerful skill card in hand. Chen Qi''s lips curled up involuntarily, although he was not an enchanting demon of the flower phase, he possessed the insight of the flower phase. Previously, the Illusion Dream Potion Fen had made for him had allowed Chen Qi to surpass the Occupation Card itself and gain a small amount of flower phase insight. "Digest..." Chen Qi did not hesitate, silently reciting in his heart. Soon, at his fingertips, the card transformed into rose petals and gently disappeared. In an instant, a warm current rose from the bottom of his heart and flowed through his limbs, as if countless masters of whipping were imparting their experience in his mind. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Quickly, Chen Qi could feel that he had proficiently mastered the tentacles'' entwining, whipping, stabbing, and during the attack process, concentrating Poison of Death to deliver a heavy blow to the enemy. An impressively powerful skill... Chen Qi flexed his muscles; because he had previously mastered Love''s Whip, mastering this skill card was unexpectedly smooth. Chen Qi checked the panel. [Death''s Whip and Entwining Lv1 can consume 4000 inspiration points to upgrade, upgrade?] Upgrade! Chen Qi did not hesitate; his 34,100 inspiration points instantly dropped to 30,100. [Your Death''s Whip and Entwining Lv1 has risen to Lv2, power increased, attack gained additional effects, ''Love''s Whip'', your whipping and entwining will cause a paralyzing effect on the attacked and produce a pleasure effect. Description: Pleasure! Pleasure! Whip to your heart''s content!] After reviewing, Chen Qi saw that at Lv2, it produced a pleasure effect? And normal effect was to produce pain. What''s this pain and pleasure? Chen Qi was speechless, but understandable for a flower phase skill card. Although the pleasure effect was not very significant, there was no doubt, the increased base power was substantial. Chen Qi stood up, his target unconsciously aimed at the steel wall in the room, then, the tentacles behind him twisted, accumulating power¡ª Bang! In an instant, five Shadow Touches shot out like arrows released from a bow, violently colliding against the steel wall. Boom! The sound of an explosion echoed! This leisurely strike created five large indented holes in the hard steel wall, emanating scorching hot smoke. Undoubtedly, this was an extremely powerful skill card, with this skill card, his Ember Touch''s Shadow Touch normal attack''s power had doubled at least! "Huh, Tide Coat retract..." Chen Qi silently recited in his mind. His physique was only at 90 points, still not reaching the required 100 points to equip Ember Touch, combined with the recent severe injury, Chen Qi now lacked the extra strength to continue maintaining the Shadow Touch. Whish... The massive tentacles on Chen Qi''s back instantly turned into dark tide water, then violently converged in front of Chen Qi''s chest, turning into deep dark flames. Chen Qi reached out, gripping this dark flame, taking it away. "Whew, much better..." Chen Qi remarked; with his current physique, maintaining the Shadow Touch was still too difficult. Chen Qi lowered his head, continuing to go through Snake Father''s items. [Dragon Blood Medicine Type Three Phase: Cup Usage conditions: Possess Third Rank spiritual power origin and a physique above 80 points, not exceeding 200 points. After consumption: Increases physique, strength, and temporarily enhances healing power.] Dragon Blood Potion! He still had this stuff... Chen Qi inwardly rejoiced; this potion required the essence of a dragon''s blood to make. A dragon''s body was full of treasures. As a Cup Phase Potion, the effects were also extremely simple and brutal. Chen Qi opened the potion and downed it in one gulp. As the Dragon Blood Potion slid down his throat, a hot and violent power instantly erupted within him, like a volcanic eruption, similar to a surging river. Chen Qi''s body involuntarily trembled for a moment, under his skin it seemed as though countless tiny dragon shadows were roaming, every inch of muscle absorbing this strong power. [After consuming Dragon Blood Potion, your physique increased by 8 points, strength by 8 points, current physique 98 points, strength 76 points!] "Awesome¡ª" Chen Qi couldn''t help but shout, after ascending to Third Rank, digesting a Dragon Blood Potion was just a momentary affair. Besides this, there was another piece of Snake Father''s cloak equipment. [Snake Cloak: Phase: Flower, Void Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire Wearing condition: None Function: Upon wearing this equipment, one can conceal part of their spiritual power and prevent others from probing. However, this equipment was unremarkable and could only act as part of the spoils of war. Following that, Chen Qi swept through the other possessions of Snake Father, which were Cup Phase Potion that strengthened the body and some sedatives. Just in time, I am now short of medicines... Chen Qi collected them, then got up and stretched his limbs. "Nice harvest!" Chen Qi regulated his breathing, stretched again, and once more surveyed the situation aboard the Snake Father. At that moment, the cannon fire from the White Tower Hunter had gradually subsided. "Did we win the White Tower Hunter?" Chen Qi walked out of the narrow, dark room, along the corridor by the windows of the ship, and looked outside. At this moment, the White Tower Hunter had stopped its attack, with muzzle smoke still rising. However, there was no movement from the White Tower itself. "Wait¡ª" Chen Qi vaguely sensed something was amiss. The other two Third Rank individuals, who should have caused a big commotion, seemed to have vanished. There should have been the roaring sounds of battle, the shaking from cannon fire, but the ship was unexpectedly quiet. So quiet that one could hear the sound of the waves and even his own heartbeat. It was eerily silent, as if the struggle with Snake Father had already concluded. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Qi''s heartbeat involuntarily quickened; all of this was too abnormal. He took a few steps forward and on the ground, he saw pirates who had been knocked out. It must be Melanie who took care of the others... Chen Qi thought secretly, stopping in his tracks. In an instant, he sensed a presence behind him. This wasn''t a probe of spiritual power or any sound, just an intuition, the dangerous intuition of a Lamp Seer... Chen Qi turned his head and looked again toward the distant White Tower Hunter. At this moment, as the White Tower approached, he finally saw Melanie waving from the ship, and a small boat beneath the White Tower, an old steamboat... ... ... On the distant White Tower Hunter. Melanie stood at the bow, lowered her telescope, and frowned: "In my opinion, Lamp Keeper isn''t the type who only has courage. It seems he has survived from Snake Father''s clutches!" In Melanie''s view, Chen Qi was just a weaker little brother, no match for Snake Father. The other six hunters of White Tower leaned on the ship, also looking worried. Glasses Hunter adjusted his glasses: "Captain, because we encountered her, we were late. Even if Mr. Lamp Keeper has survived, he has likely been left with psychological scars under the torment of Snake Father." Melanie said helplessly: "Psychological scars? Can''t be helped, who told him to face Snake Father? That guy really likes making people experience the feeling of suffocation." White Tower Mechanic Ma Li then said: "Captain, can your junior sister really rescue our Lamp Keeper friend alone on the Snake Father? Is her strength really enough?" Upon hearing this, Melanie''s expression became serious: "Of course, even though I really dislike that country bumpkin, robotic guy, as long as she reached the ship three minutes later and the Lamp Keeper is alive, she will definitely do her utmost to rescue him from the clutches of Snake Father!" "Look! Snake Father has been hit!" Melanie sensed the aura of battle, quickly grabbed her telescope, and looked toward the window in the middle of the distant ship¡ª Boom! In the dark corridor, Chen Qi, relying on his Lamp Seer''s intuition, suddenly turned his head¡ª And the moment he turned, under the drifting blood-stained white hair, he saw a pair of azure blue pupils, eyes cold as those of a robot¡ª And the fist rushing toward his abdomen¡ª "Ah..." Chen Qi''s mind shuddered, but his intuition and reaction were still a step too slow. Too late! The speed of the opponent had already completely surpassed his imagination! This guy¡ª A tiny fist had already touched his abdomen! Boom! Boom! Accompanied by a massive white flash, a huge hole burst open in the vessel, and countless spiritual powers fiercely burst forth from the ship¡ª Chapter 384 An: Extremely Sorry Boom! In that instant, Chen Qi felt his consciousness blur as if time around him had frozen. All sounds vanished, leaving only the roar of the spiritual power fist wind beside his ears. And in his eyes, there was only the sight of the one above on the ship, high and dominant, under the stained white hair, those hunting, icy blue pupils. Boom! Boom! Chen Qi, on the sea, was like a skimming stone, setting off ten terrifying waves on the dark grey sea surface. Even though he was hitting the sea surface, each impact felt like crashing on solid concrete, a bone-crushing agony. It looked so painful... Melanie couldn''t help but smack her lips as memories flooded in like a tide. Her junior sister, though usually sincere and polite toward others, turned into a merciless madwoman once the battle began. In the academy competition, as the senior sister, she was struck in the chest by the same ruthless move. Melanie, who possessed the strength to make it to the top eight, was humiliatingly defeated in the preliminary round¡ª And unlike the typical combat madwoman, Ann became a cold, merciless, unfeeling, battle machine executing orders when she fought. A throbbing pain came from Melanie''s chest; she frowned and murmured to herself, "Ann, this girl, she''s even stronger than before. It seems possible that she will advance to become a legend, then an edge hunter, or even an existence above a Saint..." The glasses hunter Alor adjusted his glasses: "Is this guy really a mage? Luckily, this suddenness is enough for Snake Father..." "Snake Father..." Wait! At this moment, everyone realized the oversight! The person being pummeled into a stone on the sea wasn''t Snake Father but their rescue target, Lamp Keeper! They were hitting an ally! An ally! And most crucially¡ª Without any defense, the target hadn''t fallen. Walking on the sea¡ª Chen Qi gasped for air, suddenly spitting out a mixture of blood and seawater, propping up his body as he emerged from the sea and stood up. In the fight against Snake Father, he had taken a Cup Release, and his body was already in a dire state. His insides were burning. Yet, that burning sensation was gradually fading, the pain dissipating¡ª Chen Qi tried hard to keep "Walking on the Sea" active and looked up toward the distant figure above the Snake Father, the cold battle machine, Ann. At the edge of his vision, Ann''s blood-stained white short hair gently fluttered with the wind, like a machine that tested his fate. Chen Qi vaguely remembered the first time he saw Ann. At that time, he was just a talented ordinary person while Ann stood in front of him like a towering white tiger. But after all this time, the feeling of being weak had not diminished in the slightest when they met again. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such quick reflexes, most mages were frail and seldom attacked first, but Ann was one of the rare melee mages who dared to strike first. "Ann..." Chen Qi bit down on his bloodied teeth, taking a step forward. But once again, spike-like pain shot through him, making his consciousness blur even more¡ª Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire Blur¡ª Snap! Chen Qi collapsed into the sea with a loud splash, vaguely feeling two round water elves cut through the currents and rush to his side¡ª And on the Snake Father, Ann, clad in a navy white hunter''s uniform, blinked her eyes, ears echoing with Chen Qi''s last word to her: "Ann..." Why? Why does he know her name? Ann blinked, confusion flashing in her cold eyes, detaching bit by bit from the battle mindset. Could it be¡ªthe person from before was¡ª Ann''s expression momentarily turned blank, her hand trembling. Her talented student, who had taken the wrong path and chosen to become a chef, Qi! Her relentless search at sea was twofold: to hone herself and to find Qi. However, the wildly popular Water Elf Restaurant had suddenly vanished above the sea. In the Witch Sea, to disappear often meant demise. Along the way, Ann traveled through Moonstone City, crossed Crack Sea, coming to the vicinity of Sea of Calamity at Seal No.3 Mobile Dock, asking the little pharmacist¡ª She asked about the Water Elf Restaurant everywhere she went but every inquiry led nowhere. Ann never imagined the Third Rank Transcendent she had just attacked was Chen Qi. And the moment we met again, I almost killed him... Ann suddenly felt a pang in her heart. They met again! She almost killed her own student! As expected, Chen Qi had just advanced to a Third Rank Transcendent, and her sudden punch just now could very likely maim him for life or even kill him¡ª "No!" Ann''s pupils trembled violently, she immediately leapt from the Snake Father, jumped into the sea, solidifying the surface into ice, and sped towards Chen Qi''s position¡ª ... ... "Huff, huff, huff..." Chen Qi gasped for air, having had a nightmare. He dreamed that he was defeated by the deep-sea hunter in a stormy sea, and the deep sea hunter''s face gradually morphed into Ann''s¡ª A crushing defeat, an utterly exposed rout. "Ann..." Chen Qi murmured, then woke up and slowly opened his bloodstained eyes. Just as his eyes opened, through the hazy view, he saw six white-clad figures. Among them, one held a surgical knife in hand. Chapter 385 An: Extremely Sorry_2 They said: "You''re awake?" "I must still be dreaming..." Chen Qi, weakened, closed his eyes again until a soft object gently pressed against his chest. Another wail came: "Waaaah (Master! Don''t die on me! How can I live without you!)" Chen Qi, having no choice, opened his bleary eyes again to a gentle but slightly glaring light, reminiscent of the tender dawn. He found himself on a surgery bed, surrounded by impeccably white walls and ceiling. And the six figures around him were five White Tower Hunters and his novice mentor, Ann. And, the Water Elf No.1 and No.3, who were wailing messily. "It hurts¡ª" Chen Qi said. "Don''t move the patient..." Ann reached out and picked up Water Elf No.1 and No.3. Then, Ann placed her hands gently on Chen Qi''s chest and used the Healing Skill: "Don''t move, take a deep breath, stay calm, relax, I won''t hurt you¡ª" Ann''s tone trembled slightly, a stark contrast to her normally unruffled demeanor. On Chen Qi''s chest, a green ripple slowly expanded, followed by a surge of warmth. Melanie twirled the surgical knife in her hand and said with a smile: sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "My junior sister, don''t worry, you didn''t beat him to death. I''ve checked, he''s quite resilient. Among Third Rank Light Phase Transcendents, he''s one of the best!" This guy''s still got plenty of juice in him! Melanie even felt that Chen Qi could take another five or ten punches. The reason he fainted was partly due to his exhaustion and somewhat because he acknowledged the end of the fight. Hearing this, Ann moved her hands away from Chen Qi''s abdomen. "Right! Little brother! You''re okay, aren''t you?" Melanie punched Chen Qi''s abdomen with her little fist. "Cough, cough..." This guy... Chen Qi sat up on the surgery bed, lowered his head, and glanced at his abdomen wrapped in bandages. Around his abdomen was a layer of special treatment bandages used by White Tower Hunters. Wait a second... Chen Qi suddenly realized. Where did my clothes go? Why is my upper body bare? Chen Qi blinked in shock, his hunter''s coat, and shirt had been removed, and there was some unidentified green liquid around his mouth. Thankfully, his pants were still on, and most importantly, the backpack card was in his pocket. "Phew..." Chen Qi recalled carefully, with his memory gradually becoming clearer. After he was knocked out by that punch, he seemed to have passed out, then the Water Elf found him... In the end, Ann ran over, scooped him up in a princess carry, and brought him back to the medical room onboard the White Tower. Such humiliation... Chen Qi shook his head as he remembered the scene. This battle had taken an unexpected turn with Ann''s appearance. The subsequent beating put him in grave danger with no time to react. Had the attacker been anyone but Ann, this battle could have been a close brush with death. "What happened afterward? There were no other accidents, were there?" Chen Qi asked. Melanie explained: "The Snake Father was defeated by your hand, and the other Third Ranks were defeated by us; capturing the Snake Father was a breeze!" At this point, Melanie paused, seemingly surprised that the old monster, the Snake Father, had been beaten by Chen Qi! Had the Snake Father not taken proper care of his body? In Melanie''s eyes, Chen Qi became more mysterious and powerful. Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire Then the glasses hunter, Alor, adjusted his spectacles and offered further explanation for his captain: "At present, the Snake Father has been completely taken over by our brethren. For supply purposes and to treat you, we are currently located at the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock near the Sea of Calamity, a massive dock built specifically for adventurers." "Lamp Keeper, we are safe now." "Seal No.3..." Chen Qi''s anxiety gradually eased, relieved that his defeat had been at the hands of his novice mentor Ann, and the White Tower Hunters were his allies. The loss in this fight had not led to dire consequences. A close call without disaster. Melanie put away the blood-stained surgical knife: "I performed the surgery, Alor administered the meds, we didn''t touch your stuff. Oh, and the one who undressed you¡ª Let me introduce you, the one who punched you just now, is my junior sister, novice mentor Ann... um, she throws a heavy punch, but it wasn''t intentional." At that moment, Ann, with her head bowed, asked meekly: "Sorry, Qi, you don''t have any strange side effects, do you?" "None." Chen Qi moved his limbs around, considering himself to be a person with moderate healing abilities. A mere burning sensation in his internal organs! Small injuries! They''re all minor! Then, he joked: "Ann, teacher, that was not very honorable of you!" Had it not been for the sneak attack, even an injured Chen Qi should have been able to trade a few blows with Ann. However, Ann''s progress had exceeded Chen Qi''s expectations. At this point, her strength had vastly surpassed what he imagined. To conceal one''s spiritual power so completely required immense control. Ann frowned and apologized: "Sorry, Qi, Melanie told me there were three Third Rank Transcendents on the Snake Father, and I thought of quickly defeating them..." "It''s all right! I''m fine, just a punch, I can take it. Next time, Ann teacher, I won''t give you such an opportunity." Chen Qi declared cheerfully, unfazed. Am I being a bit too stubborn... Chen Qi thought with a wry smile. Chapter 386 An: Extremely Sorry_3 Above the vast sea, life and death could hinge on an instant. In battle, there was no excuse for failure. Had it been anyone else, they might have already been bound hand and foot, or sunk to the depths of the sea. Hmm? "Mr. An"? Using his first name directly? Melanie sensed that something was off and questioned, "You two monsters... no, you two know each other?" Melanie and the other White Tower Hunters looked on, puzzled. Melanie had assumed that after Chen Qi woke up, he would either blackmail An or, out of fear, submit to An''s strength. Could it be that Chen Qi wasn''t from the White Dove Newspaper? "Yes." Chen Qi responded, affirming that he was from Maro Town and the Sawshark. Melanie exclaimed in astonishment, "Wait!! Hold on, are you the one sent by the navy to Sea God Island?" "No, I''m just a regular adventurer." An Ti responded for Chen Qi, his words laced with a hint of pride, "He''s not from the White Dove Newspaper, nor is he from Sea God Island; he''s one of our own from Maro Town! Before the Crack Tide, he wasn''t even a Transcendent." Not a Transcendent before the Crack Tide... Melanie''s eyes widened in disbelief, "How is that possible?" An couldn''t help but smile gently, "It''s true! I''ve watched him grow up with my own eyes! Moreover, he''s just a poor man who was attacked by pirates and suffering from Sea Beast Disease." Continue your adventure with My Virtual Library Empire The phrase "watched him grow up" sounded odd... Chen Qi couldn''t help but stroke his chin. Why did he always feel that An''s gaze upon him contained not just guilt but the kind of pride a mother feels when her child returns from the sea stronger than before? "..." Melanie''s mind went blank. What kind of place was Maro Town? A cradle of geniuses? At that moment, An turned her head toward Chen Qi and, after a long hesitation, spoke with deep regret, "I''m sorry, Qi, I truly didn''t expect it to be you. This was my error, a lapse in my duty. I''m ready to make amends, whatever compensation you ask for¡ª" Regret filled An''s heart; during battle, she couldn''t be described as kind, but the near accident of almost killing her student, almost killing Chen Qi, tormented her with gut-wrenching guilt... As she spoke, An took out her backpack card: "If there''s nothing you want in the backpack card, you can entrust me with any task. I''m willing to help for free..." This... Chen Qi was taken aback. An might be merciless in battle, but in other areas, especially towards allies, she could be described as a benevolent Angel of Order. Of course, An had already helped him enough; he couldn''t possibly ask for more. Chen Qi glanced at An''s backpack card, but it didn''t contain anything he had purchased with money. "No need, Mr. An, I don''t need anything." Chen Qi replied. "..." An remained silent for a moment and then put the backpack card away. At that moment, after finishing her apology, An turned to Melanie with an extremely cold tone, "Melanie." "What is it, An?" "Melanie, have you all gone mad? Daring to attack a Sea God Pirate Group transport ship on your own? If it weren''t for my infiltration, your ship might have been completely surrounded by the Sea God Pirate Group." "Furthermore, you forced a newly promoted Light Phase Transcendent to join your team, making him do the most dangerous and dirty work." An spoke up for Chen Qi, well-aware of the White Tower Hunters'' methods. Once they had their eye on someone, the White Tower Hunters would devise ways to entice them, and after succeeding, coerce them into doing tasks. You call that infiltration... Melanie''s mouth twitched as she responded, "First of all, we didn''t force him. He volunteered himself." "Secondly, strictly speaking, he is the mastermind! He''s our leader!" S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Melanie was extremely displeased, An had actually twisted right and wrong! "???" Mastermind? Leader? An turned her head and saw Chen Qi''s innocent face, and her mind went blank for a moment. Chapter 387 The Technique of Legend, Descending upon the Domain! "Chen Qi was the proactive one..." Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire An Weilan''s pupils flickered with a hint of puzzlement. Proactive! As she spoke, Melanie placed her hand on Chen Qi''s shoulder, putting on an innocent and pitiful expression, "Yes, we were all passive, all coerced by him! We were forced into this! We never wanted this!" As Melanie spoke, she actually let out a sob, like a wife ruthlessly abandoned by her husband. "We''re the victims, but, despite being victims, we were willing to listen to him, because he taught us, he was our teacher, whatever he said, we did..." Melanie continued with a hint of crying in her voice, suddenly giving off the impression that she was coerced by Chen Qi. "???" What the hell is this guy? Chen Qi''s groggy mind instantly filled with question marks. Almost forgot that Melanie also has a fondness for pranking... Chen Qi was speechless. Previously, when Chen Qi and the others were not familiar, the White Tower Hunters were a bit restrained, but since they did a big job together, these White Tower Hunters have been speaking more and more like he''s one of them. Her words felt strange... An Weilan''s normally calm expression became increasingly difficult to maintain as she looked at Chen Qi with something amiss. Then, An Weilan turned to the others, asking curiously, "Everyone, is this true?" The bespectacled man, Alor, pushed up his glasses and, together with the other White Tower Hunters, said in unison, "Yes, he was the mastermind." You guys... Chen Qi''s lips involuntarily quivered a few times, pondering carefully for a moment. In fact, in a sense, he really was the mastermind behind the Snake Father''s operation. Moreover, due to the urgency of time, the White Tower Hunters also had to prepare quickly, joining the robbery operation with a hint of compulsion. Of course, at the end of the day, even though it was initiated by Chen Qi, the White Tower Hunters clearly enjoyed the hunt. Seeing the situation, Melanie quickly disassociated herself, saying, "So, An, regarding the Snake Father operation, please ask our Lamp Keeper, it has nothing to do with us!" After hearing this series of responses, An Weilan turned her head with furrowed brows. Her gaze was like that of a teacher, seeing after many years, her once exemplary student who had gone to the underworld and suddenly became the boss of some brawling gang. Should I respond... Chen Qi coughed twice before saying, "I initiated it, An, it involves a big business..." An Weilan smiled, saying in a tone tinged with admiration, "I know, and as a bounty hunter, the Snake Father has a bounty of thirty million at the navy, I''d also thought of taking down the Snake Father, but never expected you guys to beat me to it." After going out to sea, as a lone hunter apart from helping the navy and dealing with fractures, she also worked as a bounty hunter. The Snake Father was not a weak enemy; Chen Qi''s ability to defeat the Snake Father in a one-on-one fight indicated that he must possess his own trump cards! An Weilan understood that Chen Qi must have his own underlying strengths. However, soon An Weilan''s expression grew increasingly grave, even with a hint of fear, "Everyone, do you realize what you''re about to face after committing such a big case?" Melanie casually replied, "What are we facing? Pursued by the Sea God Pirate Group? Have they discovered us so soon?" Melanie didn''t care; even if she was pursued by the whole Sea God Island, they, the White Tower Hunters, could flee to the White Tower Federation. An Weilan shook her head, saying with an extremely serious tone, "No, the ship you robbed this time belongs to the Sea God Pirate Group, responsible for transporting materials to Blue Fire Island." "Wait, Blue Fire?" Chen Qi couldn''t help asking. An Weilan actually knew that the Snake Father was a transport vessel for Blue Fire material. Chen Qi thought this was a critical piece of information only they knew. An Weilan placed her hands on her thighs, frowning as she explained, "Let''s not hide it; due to my status, I can undertake some confidential missions at sea, which include Bonfire Energy Company and naval tasks." Bonfire Energy Company? So Bonfire Energy knew the Snake Father was a transport ship? Chen Qi immediately asked, "The Bonfire Energy Company is also after the Snake Father, then?" This statement suddenly surprised the White Tower Hunters. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An Weilan nodded slightly, "The Bonfire Energy Company has been tracking the location of the Blue Fire Island and they knew well in advance that the Snake Father was related to transport... However, the real key isn''t the Snake Father itself, but the destination coordinates of the Snake Father. Therefore, Bonfire Energy has been tracking the Snake Father, but in several previous operations, they lost track of it." Bonfire Energy Company wanted to track the Snake Father to find out information about Blue Fire Island! Everyone was shocked; unknowingly, they had disrupted a major plan of the Bonfire Energy Company. An Weilan continued, "For this operation, Bonfire Energy prepared a lot, especially Blue Fire, the current manager of the company. He had been preparing for this operation for a full twenty years! He will not let anyone who disrupts his plan get away!" "Won''t let it pass..." Melanie''s previously smiling face finally tensed. The intel held by An Weilan far exceeded their imagination. Bonfire Energy was an exceedingly powerful force, a company with control over dozens of Grade-B fractures and a history of five hundred years. Chapter 388 The Technique of Legend, Descending upon the Domain!_2 The company''s high ranks wielded many legends, and even powers above the Fourth Rank Legend. Of course, usually, these old monsters from Shell Country wouldn''t choose to venture thousands of miles to the Witch Sea. But this time around in the Witch Sea, although they didn''t dispatch a Legend, they were the first major company to deploy sea combat mechas. Simultaneously targeted by Bonfire Energy Company and Sea God Pirate Group was tantamount to offending both the lawful and the lawless, a consequence too dreadful to contemplate. Bonfire Energy Company... Chen Qi''s thoughts scattered and he asked again, "Would Bonfire Energy really go so far as to target White Tower Hunters over this matter?" Behind these seven White Tower Hunters lay the White Tower Federation''s gigantic mobile ship city, a Tower of Books storing up to three hundred million books and housing over twenty thousand people. This was the source of all Witch Sea White Tower Hunters'' arrogance and confidence! And this colossal sea city, the Tower of Books, still lurked on the edge of the Witch Sea, itching to make a move. These seven White Tower Hunters here, though but cannon fodder dispatched by the Tower of Books, recklessly targeting White Tower Hunters could potentially lead to retaliation from the Tower of Books. An said in a low voice, "The power of the Tower of Books, even a legend can only kneel before them, but they will never cross the Witch Sea borders without permission. Moreover, the manager of Bonfire Energy Company has gone mad. He doesn''t care about these things; his only concerns are whether he can reach the island holding the blue flame, obtain the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure or Witch relics, and achieve his Divine Descent or even construct his Domain Release." Deep Blue Hunter''s treasure, constructing a Divine Descent¡­ Chen Qi involuntarily looked up, lost in thought. The information An knew far exceeded his imagination. It seemed Bonfire Energy Company was not lacking in intelligence either. At this moment, Alor the bespectacled man asked curiously, "Deep Blue Hunter''s treasure, constructing a Domain? Is this ''blue flame'' you mentioned capable of constructing a Domain, achieving a Descent?" Everyone was both shocked and excited, some pessimistic, others optimistic. Only the young White Tower Mechanic Ma Li looked bewildered and curiously asked, "What does that mean? A Domain, a Descent? What are those?" Domain, Descent... The mention made Chen Qi shudder. The gap between a Third Rank Transcendent and a Second Rank Transcendent, aside from the origin of Spiritual Power, paneled strengths, and technique intensities, lay significantly in the gap of releases. And between a Fourth Rank Legend and a Third Rank master, besides the countless discrepancies in spiritual power origin, panels, technique limits, and physicality, there were also two major differences: the Divine Descent and Domain Release. Among them, Divine Descent was seen as seeking higher-order powers of gods and monsters, integrating ones body fully with those powers, forcibly gaining higher spiritual power origins, and profoundly transforming one''s powerful techniques. The biggest manifestation of which, was the drastic transformation of the body, akin to being possessed by a deity. Through such a Magic Technique, a Cup-shaped Transcendent could transform into a widespread chimera beast, a Blade Seer could become a slaughtering Valkyrie, Light Phase Transcendents could turn into Lantern Apostles who reaped others... And based on the levels of Divine Descent, classified as normal Descent, Disaster Descent, and Divine Descent, this was also an exceptionally rare technique among Fourth Rank Legends. Chen Qi remembered that such rare instances of Descent only appeared in some of the main storylines. A Domain, on the other hand, was a common killer move for Fourth Rank Legends, simply put, it was to breakthrough the mere clashing of Spiritual Power, creating a special ruled area centered around oneself. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once a Domain was activated, it would, like a rift collapsing, instantly alter the surrounding environment, even the rules themselves. This was a high-tier release, demanding an immense requirement on spiritual power sources, hence, the move of Domain was not considered within a Third Rank Transcendent''s range. Of course, there were quite a few special cases. Such as, at the cost of one''s own ruin, forcibly breaking through one''s spiritual power origin to initiate a release technique. Or, possessing some auxiliary items to facilitate the release of the Domain. In the Witch Sea, many relics could aid a Third Rank Transcendent in deploying this forbidden move. Like the most common Witch Relics. With Witch Relics, as long as one inherently was a ''witch'' and the sex matched, one could enhance the potency of the release, and thereby breaking limits to deliver a Domain. This was also why Blade Witch Trial Land had caused a stir among many powers after its appearance, not even considering Saint''s Treasure in the Witch''s Coffin; the Witch relic itself was an extremely rare item. However, that Deep Blue Flame could aid in constructing a Domain was the first Chen Qi had heard of it. An had as much grasp of this information as I did... Chen Qi curiously asked, "Can the Deep Blue Flame assist them in releasing the Domain?" An pondered for a moment, gave Chen Qi a look, and said, "I don''t know, but according to the legends of the Deep Blue Hunter, this Deep Blue Hunter once deployed a Domain Skill during the Third Rank, battled an adult Black Ship Sea Dragon, and eventually drove it deep into the sea. Given this involves the Deep Blue Hunter, coupled with Bonfire Energy''s fanaticism, it''s mostly likely true." "This complicates things..." Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire After hearing this, Melanie paced back and forth non-stop, her whole being plunged into great panic. She had never imagined that this operation would unwittingly offend Bonfire Energy Company. Chapter 389 The Technique of Legend, Descending upon the Domain!_3 ``` Chen Qi had never imagined that the "A-class task" assigned to them by the Tower of Books, involving the treasure Deep Blue Fire, would be entangled with so many issues! Currently, in terms of the severity of the situation, it could be considered as a one-in-a-thousand S-class task! An rubbed his head and looked towards the panicking Melanie, realizing that things were much worse than she had imagined. Once their heist of the Snake Father was discovered, the consequences would be unthinkable. Although the White Tower Hunter Team was known for meticulously planned strategies, clearly the Melanie Hunter Group had its own unique style. Melanie couldn''t help but ask, "What should we do next?" An closed his eyes, deep in thought, "Right now, Snake Father has been captured, and he may be the only one who knows the island''s location. That is to say, we don''t know Snake Father''s exact route at all." "Hmm..." Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire Melanie frowned, they had managed to stop the people on the Snake Father from sending messages to Sea God Island. An continued like a professional strategist, "We have two options, either to declare that we have taken over the Snake Father, and inform the Bonfire Hunter Group, but doing so would inevitably draw revenge from both the Sea God Pirate Group and Bonfire Energy Company. However, there''s also a chance that we might receive protection from Bonfire Energy Company." "Another option is to ignore the Snake Father''s escape, leave the Witch Sea, but both the Sea God Pirate Group and Bonfire Energy Company take the movements of the Snake Father very seriously. Considering your time of departure, if my predictions are correct, the Sea God Pirate Group will immediately surround and hunt you down, of course, that''s the safer option." An laid out two strategies for them. "Oh, I see..." Melanie nodded, considering the feasibility of the plans. Wait a minute... Chen Qi blinked, suddenly realizing that An had become the leader of this operation. Melanie seemed annoyed with An, but in reality, she was a bit afraid of her junior. No! It was he who should be in control, not An! He was the initiator of this operation, the lead party. Also, why were both of these plans cowardly escape strategies? Furthermore, An made a wrong assumption, that they did not know the final destination''s coordinates. In fact, thanks to the Deep Blue Hunter''s treasure map, even without interrogating Snake Father, he knew the Snake Father''s final destination''s coordinates. An said calmly, "I personally think the second escape plan is better. If there are no objections, we should hurry and escape, time is pressing, it''s as if the Snake Father incident never happened..." "Objection." This quiet word resounded like thunder, interrupting the conversation of everyone present. An looked surprised. Chen Qi''s gaze was ice-cold: "An, I have already prepared our next move." "???" An slightly lifted her head, her azure pupils filled with confusion. Chen Qi stated firmly, sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "An, you seem to underestimate us. You wouldn''t think that our goal was the trash on the Snake Father, would you? Our initial goal was always the Deep Blue Fire." "Deep Blue Fire..." Even An''s usually robotic expression finally broke into obvious panic. Chen Qi''s lips curved up slightly, much like a greedy pirate: "Therefore, our goal is only one, to continue onward with the Snake Father! Push forward relentlessly! Until we snatch that portion of Deep Blue Fire that belongs to us from the clutches of the Sea God Pirate Group and Bonfire Energy Company!" ``` Chapter 390 Setting Off, Sea of Calamity! Lying on the hospital bed, Chen Qi finished speaking and silently drank a cup of health tea from the bedside. Competing with Bonfire Energy Company and Sea God Pirate Group for the Deep Blue Flame... Anne clenched her fists tightly, already completely dumbstruck. Including her, they now had a total of nine Third Rank Transcendents, and with Melanie and her, in terms of strength, they could completely match a top-tier A-Rank Hunter Group, only second to Bonfire Energy Company''s S-Rank Legend Hunter Group! But that was still far from enough. In the Sea of Calamity, a black bird in the sky or a Night Scale Dragon at the bottom of the sea could easily and instantly end the life of a Third Rank Transcendent. Not to mention, according to the current information, the Deep Blue Flame was located deep within the Sea of Calamity. Moreover, they had two immensely large competitors, Bonfire Energy Company and Sea God Pirate Group. Despite this, Chen Qi''s words were like a match that ignited the blazing desire of the White Tower Hunters to pursue the treasure. On the open sea, unless one is from the nobility, one cannot grow stronger without taking risks. Most importantly, Chen Qi was too confident. Despite his serious injury, he seemed to completely ignore the countless terrifying Sea Beasts and disasters of the Sea of Naivety. Anne slightly lifted her head and said calmly, "As Hunters, seeking treasure is in our nature, but are you really sure that the coordinates you have are correct? Are you sure that the coordinates the Snake Father gave you before his death aren''t a false trap?" Chen Qi smiled and said, "I''m sure. Of course, these are coordinates I got through interrogation skills." ... After listening, Anne stood up from her chair and paced back and forth in the small hospital room, not saying a word for a long time. The glasses Hunter, Alor, asked, "Miss Anne?" But Melanie put her hand on Alor''s head and rubbed it, "Don''t disturb her, she''s thinking." Anne had a habit of pacing when she was in thought. Tap tap tap¡ª Finally, after a full three minutes, Anne stopped pacing and said with a dry laugh, "Qi, you''re right! Without the Bonfire Energy Company and Sea God Pirate Group, it would be very dangerous for us to enter the Sea of Calamity with just our strength. Moreover, although Bonfire Energy Company''s exploration ships are insane, they would not venture forth alone for such an operation. They will definitely not act alone but will hire Hunter Groups and the navy." Hmm... Chen Qi nodded his head. Then, Anne continued, "Therefore, as expected, they will recruit a batch of Hunters before setting out into the Sea of Calamity, and I could be one of those Hunters, joining Bonfire Energy Company''s team. I have accumulated quite a reputation among the Hunters these days." Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire "Furthermore, during this operation, the old Bai Ou from the navy side won''t miss this precious opportunity. I remember you helped Bai Ou complete a mission, and as a Lamp Keeper, they won''t easily attack you guys." "So even if you head toward Sea God Island, as long as you don''t attack Bonfire Energy, you are still very safe. Even if you are intercepted along the way, at worst, you can tell them the coordinates of Blue Fire Island." "Indeed..." Chen Qi stroked his chin. The coordinates he knew could definitely be used as important intelligence to sell to Bonfire Energy Company. Anne stood up straight, quite confidently saying, "Next, I will head to Seal No.3 Mobile Dock to temporarily join the Bonfire Hunter Group. And Qi, along with the White Tower Hunters, you will continue heading towards Blue Fire Island in the Snake Father!" As long as he was in the Bonfire Hunter Group, it meant that Chen Qi had an ally, and at least they would not be easily targeted by the Bonfire Hunter Group. "Hmm, good idea." Chen Qi nodded his head. Anne''s plan wasn''t bad. If she joined the Bonfire Hunter Group''s camp, she could provide a perspective for their operation. At the same time, her presence would also ensure that the likelihood of Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter Team facing unwarranted attacks would be reduced. Of course, this plan was still dangerous. After all, no one could guarantee that Bonfire Energy''s ships would be orderly, nor could anyone assure that they wouldn''t encounter the Sea God Pirate Group. Besides, there were also the disasters of the Sea of Calamity to consider... Chen Qi couldn''t help frowning. Anne, sensing Chen Qi''s momentary unease, comforted him considerately, "Don''t worry, I am here. I will protect you!" A confident, invincible smile overflowed on Anne''s calm face. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With her presence, who would dare to bully Chen Qi lightly, who would dare to easily attack the White Tower Hunter Team. It was somewhat arrogant, but in these seas, Anne had not yet met a Third Rank stronger than herself. For this reason, the strength that emanated from her body gave Anne the confidence that she could protect Chen Qi, who came from the same birthplace, from the dangers of pirates and Sea Beasts. Anne''s words calmed the everyone''s tense hearts. It really felt great to have a strong supporter! Melanie said with a touch of jealousy, "Fine, then I''ll leave it to you, Anne. The White Tower Hunter Team will definitely not attack the navy or Bonfire Hunters first." Lastly, Anne thoughtfully pulled out three small red bottles from her backpack card and handed them to Chen Qi, "By the way, Qi, take these before we part ways. This Blood Medicine should be able to help you." Chen Qi took the bottle, it felt oddly familiar... he sniffed it and detected a floral scent. Chapter 391 Setting Off to the Sea of Calamity!_2 "This medicine is?" Chen Qi looked surprised. An displayed a happy smile: "I exchanged a Snow Flower Herb for this with a young pharmacist at the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock. She''s a very talented pharmacist, although she has no flags, her medicines are quite good. Chen Qi, the medicine I just poured into your mouth was made by her." Such affordable young pharmacists are rare on the high seas. A pharmacist with the scent of flowers, isn''t that the Flower Witch? She''s also at the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock...Chen Qi sniffed and hurriedly asked: "Where is this pharmacist?" An thought for a while and answered: "She said she''s going to make a legendary potion; for the sake of ingredients, she''s already headed to Vine Island in the Sea of Calamity." "Is that so..." Chen Qi turned his head to look out the window. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Advancing from Third Rank to Fourth Rank, one needs not just an Occupation Card, but must also complete tasks for the Legendary profession card. And the Flower Witch is exactly striving for promotion. Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire Although the Deep Blue Fire is very important, at this moment, for Fen, her promotion is even more so. Behind her, after all, is the immense Black Whale Group. Hopefully, Fen''s efforts would go smoothly...Chen Qi thought silently. Finally, An also followed Chen Qi''s gaze, glanced outside the window, and then left the White Tower Hunter. ... ... The bright daylight dimmed, and the gloomy seawater brushed relentlessly against the hull of the Snake Father. Chen Qi and the six Water Elves, the Mechanic Ma Li, and the Mage Alor from the White Tower Hunters spent half an hour cleaning up the battle scars on the Snake Father, and repairing the damage caused by the battle. "Waa waa waa! (Keep it up! Push through!)" The Water Elves wielding cloths were especially industrious, as their master had just been knocked out by a woman, yet their master didn''t resist. They must work hard to lift their master''s spirits. Thanks to everyone''s efforts, the Snake Father soon looked as though it hadn''t encountered any attacks. After finishing the cleaning, Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead, squatted down, and chatted with the Water Elves: "My little darlings, are you ready to set sail?" "Waa waa waa! (Ready! Captain!)" "We are ready!" Just as they responded, Melanie and the glasses-clad Alor, who happened to walk by, also raised their hands and said enthusiastically. Until they saw the Water Elves at Chen Qi''s feet. So he wasn''t talking to us... Melanie blushed, coughed twice, and asked quietly: "What do we do next, Lamp Keeper?" Chen Qi smiled: "Next, as long as we keep the Snake Father moving forward, for a short time, we shouldn''t alert the Sea God Pirate Group or the Bonfire Hunter Group. Once we reach the Sea of Calamity, we can consider abandoning the Snake Father. Therefore, for safety, it''s best if we proceed with three ships scattered; I will give you coordinates, and we''ll converge in the interior of the Sea of Calamity." "Okay, praise the Sea Goddess, may the Sea Goddess bless us! Hmm, on the Witch Sea, I should perhaps thank the great Book Witch too!" Melanie drew a symbol of the Book of Knowledge over her heart, praying for their smooth journey along with the Sea Goddess. After discussing their plan, they immediately started the engines and set course toward the Sea of Calamity. Chen Qi then outlined a simple route, assigning the captain''s duties to Water Elf No. 3, and assigned Water Elf No. 1, who possessed strong illusion abilities, as a bodyguard to protect the Ghost Ship by conjuring illusions. Now, Water Elves No. 1 and No. 3 had the capability to stand alone. Boom boom boom! The engines of the three ships roared to life, instantly churning powerful torrents that pushed the ships through the waves, leaving behind deep trails in the tranquil sea. And the Snake Father was not to be outdone. It cut through the surging waves like a sharp blade, charging straight into the area known as the Sea of Calamity¡ªthe Forbidden Land. The Sea of Calamity was also a favorite instance among players; although it featured many sea beasts and disasters, it also held numerous B-rank rifts after Smile Moon. Chen Qi, standing on the bow of the Snake Father, navigated the ship forward for two hours as its helmsman. Melanie watched behind him, monitoring the situation around. The spectacle-hunting Alor continued to review for his examination at the Bei Country Royal University, which would occur over three months later. The other five White Tower Hunters split responsibilities: three of them piloted the White Tower Hunter, while the other two stayed in the cabin¡ªone operating the cannon, the other managing the shield. All of them wore disguises; Chen Qi donned the cloak from the Snake Father. Boom! A thunderous storm roared from the sky! Now, they had successfully entered the domain of the Sea of Calamity! Indeed, steering a ship at such an open bow, feeling the storm¡ªnow that''s thrilling... Chen Qi reveled like an experienced captain enjoying the storm. To the present Chen Qi, a regular storm was no different from a drizzle. Boom! Boom! Boom! The storm never ceased, the giant waves were immense, seeming like the most primal, untamed forces of nature converging to challenge any audacious soul who dared to set foot here. As rain constantly hit Chen Qi''s face and the ship rocked, he couldn''t help but feel exhilarated and increased the speed of the Snake Father: "Come on! Let the storm be even more fierce!!" "Oh my..." Melanie, who initially served as the captain, couldn''t help but wonder if she should have let this apprentice captain take the helm. Chapter 392 Setting Off to the Sea of Calamity!_3 As Chen Qi''s words fell, the next instant, upon the vast sea, a whirlwind suddenly formed from the pitch-black surface of the water, rapidly summoning black waves that transformed into a thirty-meter high black wave storm, surging straight toward the Snake Father! The black wave tornado, a minor Sea of Calamity, stemmed from a collapsing flower-shaped fissure. The speed of the black wave tornado was so fast, there was absolutely no chance to dodge. At that moment, Melanie, who stood behind Chen Qi, was instantly shocked. Was the Lamp Keeper''s speech so efficacious? "Shields, activate!" Chen Qi roared loudly. Boom! A scale-like pale green shield formed on the surface of the Snake Father, forging an iron-like defense. Boom! The black wave tornado slammed against the shield, and the sturdy defense of the Snake Father deflected the distance, steering clear of the Snake Father... The Snake Father remained immovable, steadily pressing forward. "Phew! Luckily, this ship''s shield system isn''t too shabby! Shell Country craftsmanship, truly top of the line!" Melanie wiped the rainwater from her head and gave a slight smile. However, her smile quickly froze. Her Spiritual Power Perception, which could reach thousands of kilometers, sensed the approach of danger. She turned her head back. In the distance, a shadowy warship quietly advanced, its lights flickering among the waves, ghostly and eerie like a specter. "Are we still being tracked..." Melanie gritted her teeth and said. As the captain, Chen Qi was filled with confidence and turned his head back, "Don''t worry, the Snake Father is not slow, they won''t catch up to us." Boom! The next instant, the distant warship suddenly burst into golden flames, exceptionally dazzling amidst the storm! Flame overdrive mode! The speed of the entire ship shockingly increased to three times its original, cutting through the waves! Melanie looked at Chen Qi, speechless: "You really need someone to shut your mouth..." Chen Qi, however, looked puzzled: "There''s someone else on the sea who lights up Ghost Fire like me?" A bit troublesome... Chen Qi couldn''t help but smile. The very reason he dared to enter the Sea of Calamity was that the sea, filled with dangerous Sea Beasts, was his domain. However, the fact that the Bonfire Energy was accelerating meant they had changed their tracking strategy... Could it be that they wanted to capture the Snake Father? Enjoy new chapters from My Virtual Library Empire Chen Qi analyzed the situation. In previous operations, the Bonfire Energy Company had lost track of the Snake Father, so for this operation, had they changed tactics to capture the Snake Father directly? However, if the Bonfire Energy Company really caught up to them, given the Bonfire Hunter Group''s nature, even if they survived, they would owe a hefty sum. These company Hunter Groups were like crazy vultures in pursuit of profit. Melanie also thought of this and anxiously said, "What do we do? The Bonfire Hunter Group''s ships are coming fiercely; should we surrender to them? However, in this lawless Sea of Calamity, we might have to pay at least a hundred million Shell coins." Chen Qi focused on piloting the ship: "Don''t worry, Melanie, this is the Sea of Calamity, visibility is poor, and there are tornadoes everywhere. As long as we seize the moment when the enemy is attacked by a tornado and extinguish our lights for a moment, we''ll shake them off..." Tornadoes... Melanie turned her head back. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The next instant, indeed, a black wave storm rose from the sea, blocking in front of the Bonfire Energy, halting their pursuit. "Chasing someone in this sea area is not so easy..." Chen Qi said with a smile. "Little bro, you''ve got quite the way with words!" Melanie laughed. However, the next instant, Melanie''s eyes widened with shock and even Alor, who had been hiding under the eaves reading, couldn''t help turning his head back to look into the distance. Boom! Accompanied by a sound like thunder, a massive dark silhouette breached the storm, relentlessly pursuing them. It appeared like a giant, stamping out wave after wave on the sea, relentlessly advancing. The glasses hunter Alor''s glasses were blown away by the storm, and he asked in a stunned voice, "What''s that?" At that moment, the whole ship fell silent. Wait a minute... Even Chen Qi, who always remained calm, couldn''t help turning back to look towards the massive, hazy humanoid silhouette in the distance. "No way," Chen Qi muttered to himself. Boom! Boom! Boom! The roar of massive engines rose above the sea! Flames slowly ignited on the silhouette. As the monster drew closer, they finally saw the true face of the beast. Racing across the stormy sea, the pursuing monster¡ª was a Mecha. Chapter 393 General-level Mecha, The Might of Legend Boom! Boom! Within the storm, under the watchful eye of heaven, two pitch-black tornadoes formed again from the sea, like two massive trains, striking once more at the colossal, pitch-black steam mecha. However, at the joints of the mecha, gears kept turning, spitting out scalding flames. With a fierce acceleration, it was like an invincible giant shattering the two massive black tornadoes with sheer force. The mere black wave tornadoes couldn''t possibly halt the strides of this giant. Boom! Boom! The steam mecha, ablaze with the flames of war, stepped over the giant waves one after another, charging towards the Snake Father. "General-level Mecha¡ª" That day, Chen Qi''s pupils couldn''t help but contract again and again, recalling the fear dominated by the steam mecha. This was the first time he had seen the symbol of the Hammer Phase since coming to this world, the mecha. The six major factions controlled different Elemental Phases, hence their areas of expertise were distinctly separate. The Black Blood Empire governed Blade and Dice, constantly at war, and beneath its lands lay the Super A-level, taboo-ridden Blade-Dice Phase fractures in the dungeon, which, due to its Dice Phase properties, underwent vast changes every moment and continuously refreshed. As a result, ninety percent of the dungeon players sought physical and Qi Power strength, mastering many powerful Blade Phase Divine Skills. The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom ruled over Flower and Heart, known for its stereotype in flower play but focusing more on natural harmony and pet battles. Here, people preferred duels between pets rather than actual combats between individuals. Additionally, due to its well-developed tourism industry, most players in the kingdom were pet-trainers. The White Tower Federation followed the academy system, tightly binding the resources for training Transcendents and exam results to competition success. Therefore, to advance in the White Tower, one often had to undergo countless tests and competitions. The Frostwinter Kingdom worshiped the Ice Phase, advocating difficulty and ideals in a desolate land blanketed with ice and snow, plagued by disasters. The disasters were so brutal that, within the vast land, there were only three cities in the entire kingdom. Being born in Frostwinter Kingdom meant embarking on a tense, exciting survival game of starvation. And Shell Country was made up of Shell Country and Hammer Country! Though Shell Country advocated diversity and encouraged balanced development of professions, there was no doubt that mechas were the pinnacle of Hammer Country''s mastery! This was a war machine exclusive to the Shell Country military and the decisive monster in the war between Shell Country and the Black Blood Empire! sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Inland Shell Country rarely saw Saint-level Transcendents in action, but Saint-level and even higher mechas were the power guarantee of Shell Country''s borders! Nonetheless, a mecha was extremely expensive to produce, its reliance on a multitude of companies, and their maintenance required a dedicated mecha service station. More importantly, most mechas lacked the ability to combat at sea and were prone to attracting Sea Beast assaults. Plus, the Shell Country land itself was riddled with irregular fractures and the resurrection of the mechanical hand, limits to the aid provided to Witch Sea. Therefore, although Witch Sea was part of Shell Country, it was only after the Laughing Moon that the terrifying war machine, the mecha, began to appear frequently in the Witch Sea. "How nostalgic..." Chen Qi''s heart thumped wildly. Venturing on the sea, it was inevitable to encounter Shell Country''s steam mechas. "Everyone, prepare for battle¡ª" Chen Qi commanded amidst the storm, releasing the helm and looking back. At the edge of his vision, the steam mecha stood fifteen meters tall with a jet-black metallic hue, forged from heavy Black Steel Alloy and Dragon Black Rock. Its joints combined intricate gears and pistons, and it was covered with thick black metallic armor, making the entire mecha appear as if it were wearing a set of general''s armor. At the mecha''s chest, a massive energy boiler was installed, with flames raging within like scorching, flowing magma. The tremendous energy that permeated its body, like a dragon''s breath, powered the icy black mecha with volcanic force, giving it strength and speed comparable to a dragon. On its back, there were translucent, mechanical red wings, while its legs were covered with dense runes, along with matching red wings. These understated little wings granted the mecha the terrifying power to run at will on the sea. "The first time I saw it, it was a General-level Mecha¡ª" Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire Chen Qi stated again. The mechas in Shell Country could be classified as Soldier Level, Warrior Level, General Level, and the stronger Saint Level, and Kingdom Level. Among these, the Soldier Level was typically mass-produced, but even the weakest Soldier Level mechas possessed the ability to fight ordinary Third Rank Transcendents. As for the Warrior Level, they were already using at least 80% of B-level fracture creations, capable of battling with a Third Rank Transcendent with a full-fledged skill system and using release. The General Level, born from the hands of Fourth Rank Mecha Masters, held the strength and speed of legends! On the battlefield, they could defeat freshly promoted Fourth Rank Legends from the Witch Sea, truly an embodiment of power! Ordinary Third Rank Transcendents had no chance to resist when faced with a General-level Mecha and were as fragile as mice on the ground. Chapter 394 General-level Mecha, The Might of Legend_2 At this moment, the glasses hunter Alor said in a daze: "Bonfire Energy Company''s pride, the General-level Mecha, Black Rock Giant! It uses Bonfire Energy as its engine, and its most notable feature is the extremely enduring and efficient energy supply, allowing it to sustain long-term combat." "General-level, General-level..." Alor bit his teeth. As he spoke, Alor''s tone became increasingly gloomy: "Captain Melanie, can we really win?" Boom! Boom! Boom! With the roaring sound of the Black Rock Mecha''s engine, it was getting closer and closer to the Snake Father. The people could still hear that roaring sound echoing in their hearts! At this speed, in thirty seconds, their Snake Father would enter the Black Rock Mecha''s attack range! At last, Alor shouted loudly: "Captain, do we fight, or do we surrender!" "I..." Stricken by the storm, Melanie was especially disheveled and found herself unable to make a decision. Before them was a General-level Mecha; even if by relying on the Snake Father''s cannons and their combined efforts as five Third Rank Transcendents, they had barely defeated the Black Rock Mecha... But the Third Rank Transcendents of the Bonfire wouldn''t let them off the hook! Once a battle started, their chance of death was over ninety-nine percent! It was a no-win situation! However, if they didn''t fight, would the people from Bonfire Energy Company really let them go without extracting everything they had? In the Witch Sea, the losers atop the sea did not even deserve a grave. Melanie''s heart beat furiously, and as the captain of the White Tower Hunters, she had to make an immediate decision. She took a deep breath, activated her skill, and her gaze passed through the mecha, straight to the Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship behind it. At that moment, far away, at the deck of the Bonfire Energy Company''s ship, two Third Rank Transcendents stood at the bow, quietly waiting for the outcome of the battle. One of them had golden hair, striking brows, a prominent nose, a noble and proud visage, and stood 1.8 meters tall with well-developed muscles, so much so that even through a suit of gilded clothes, they seemed as heavy as steel¡ª No, more precisely, several times harder than steel: Black Steel Alloy. If one were to strip off his clothes, they would find that this burly man''s heart and limbs were all top-of-the-line mechanical creations. He was none other than one of the seven supernovas, the Mechanic Diya, also the controller of the Black Rock Mecha. Diya leaned casually against the ship''s side, humming a tune and not even deigning to glance at the Snake Father. The other person had half-white hair and wore a neat suit, looking like a formidable old butler full of strength. He was the leader of Bonfire Energy''s Witch Sea exploration fleet, a manager who had been pursuing the deep Blue Fire for twenty long years. In the storm, the two did not speak, only Blue Fire noticed Melanie from the Snake Father. "White Tower Hunter..." Blue Fire didn''t pay much attention, lightly munching on a little gummy bear, then said casually and briefly: "If you want to live, kneel." Blue Fire didn''t speak loudly, but leveraging her Transcendent vision, Melanie still read his lips and understood his message. Kneel... Melanie clenched her teeth, wishing she could explode the man''s head right now. After all, she was once a president of the Hunter Association, but now, she was being commanded to kneel by a manager of Bonfire Energy Company! Melanie''s eyes were filled with rage, yet she hesitated to give an order. The consequence of an emotional decision was the loss of five White Tower Hunters and Chen Qi, either all dead or enslaved by the Bonfire. Boom! The Black Rock Mecha took another step, stirring up a huge wave, and in just three seconds, it would reach the Snake Father and shatter them! Three! Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire Reason, reason... Melanie was intensely conflicted. Manager Blue Fire and Mechanic Diya might seem like only two Third Rank Transcendents, but the truth was, both of them were at the pinnacle of Third Rank Transcendents. But if this operation failed, the White Tower Hunter Team and Chen Qi, with everything they had accumulated day and night in the Witch Sea, would end up for naught! Two! The Black Rock Mecha was only a hundred meters away from the Snake Father! At this moment, Alor and two other White Tower Hunters were ready for action. With no chance of victory, the option to fight did not exist! One! The Black-eyed Mecha had reached fifty meters in front of the Snake Father, its engine thundering like a storm. It was a black hole phenomenon; now we could only give everything over to the Bonfire Energy Group¡­ Melanie took a deep breath. "Abandon the fight." A resounding male voice cut through the storm, preemptively making the decision for the conflicted Melanie. A weight was lifted. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lamp Keeper... Melanie gazed blankly aside, turning to look next to her at Chen Qi. Just now, Chen Qi had casually spoken of abandoning the fight. "Thank you for making the decision for me, I was too hesitant..." Melanie said softly, she was too attached to the wealth she had, but now, the right choice was to give up fighting Bonfire Energy Company for the sake of life. Even if it meant losing everything, all possessions. Otherwise, they would lose even more. However, for Chen Qi, who was about to lose everything, he seemed too indifferent! No, to be exact, he was carefree, even more than the two Transcendents aboard the Bonfire exploration ship! Come on, we''re about to become prisoners to others, we might even be tortured in a cell by Bonfire Energy Company, could you take this more seriously... Melanie frowned involuntarily. Chapter 395 General-level Mecha, The Might of Legend_3 Chen Qi stepped forward contentedly, then said softly, "Because, Melanie, we don''t need to fight at all." "???" Melanie and everyone else''s pupils shrank. What did he mean? Chen Qi casually said, "Just consider it a prophecy from the Light Seer." Zero! Suddenly, with the deep roar of the internal engine, fiery red light seeped through every seam of the Black Rock Mecha, a prelude to the energy eruption. In an instant, its right arm fiercely gathered a torrent of energy from its core, concentrating it at the edge of its fist. The air seemed to freeze at that moment, and the space around was twisted by this imminent explosive force, forming visible ripples. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! Dragon Rock''s Fury. Explode! With a deafening explosion, the Black-eyed Mecha unleashed its punch like a dragon''s flame, striking the semi-transparent defensive shield of the Snake Father! As the fist passed, the air ignited instantly, creating a dazzling trail of flames, like a star falling, charging forward with a momentum to destroy everything. The terrifying force, woven from high temperature and pressure, made the sea within a kilometer tremble, as if time itself had stalled at that moment! Bang! Just one punch shattered the protective shield of the Snake Father! The entire ship was also rocked by this enormous force! "Wow!" Chen Qi sat at the bow, watching the might of the General-level Mecha like one would fireworks. The Water Elf Number Three beside him couldn''t help but widen his eyes, full of envy! "Miss Melanie, if only I could have a General-level Mecha someday..." Chen Qi teased. He had to admit, in Shell Country, Mechas were truly a man''s romance! "Hey, Qi, can you be serious for once..." Melanie couldn''t help but call out to Chen Qi. Their defensive shield of the Snake Father was broken! Why was he so calm?! Melanie was panicking; she was even considering how to surrender to maintain the elegance of the White Tower Hunters. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire "Don''t panic, Melanie¡ª" Chen Qi said softly. Melanie couldn''t hold back any longer: "Don''t panic! Qi, are you joking? Do you know the meaning behind the Steel thorn ball? If we''re caught by Bonfire Energy Company, we could even end up worse than being sold to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom to perform. Right now, the tycoons of Shell Country are in need of Third Rank toys!" Melanie held her head; she suddenly remembered reports from The Dove Times, failing Third Rank Hunter Groups turned into rich men''s playthings. Chen Qi said, "Relax, Melanie." "I''ve already foreseen that they won''t be able to catch up to us." "???" Melanie was stunned. A Light Seer''s intuition far surpassed theirs. She turned her gaze towards the Black Rock Mecha. Following that earth-shattering punch, the Black Rock Mecha was actually retreating, continuously moving backward. The Black Rock Mecha was actually afraid! The Sea of Calamity was already home to countless Sea Beasts, not to mention that the energy cores of mechas were one of their favorite foods. Not to mention, I was here. On the vast sea, even legends would find it tough to kill us. Chen Qi yawned and waved towards the distant Bonfire Energy, "Goodbye, you two~" At the edge of their vision, Blue Fire frowned and spoke seriously, "That person is waving at us again; moreover, Diya, the Mechanical Manipulator you recruited, why is it retreating?" "Retreating?" Diya, who had been humming leisurely, widened his eyes and looked towards the dark sea under the storm. On the sea surface, the rising and falling waves grew larger and larger¡ª Boom! Accompanied by several terrifying waves, the Black-eyed Mecha turned around and ran frantically, its body burning with scorching flames. Yet it was still a step too slow. In the next instant, ten thick tentacles rose sharply from the sea and wrapped around the General-level Mecha, then followed with a robust hundred-meter-long tentacle to firmly spank the dark figure''s backside. Chapter 396 Space Jump Engine Snap! Snap! The enormous tentacles entwined the fifteen-meter Black Rock Mecha tightly and lashed it fiercely twice with two thick tentacles, producing two massive sonic booms! The underwater Sea Beast, known as Vortex Hundred Tentacles, was a gigantic squid with a large mouth capable of creating vortexes and continuously using nearly a hundred tentacles to draw enemies into them. Amidst the storm, it effectively restrained the movement of the Black Rock Mecha. Meanwhile, the tremendous noise also startled countless fish species, including many rare ones, which began emerging from the sea, stirring up the entire ocean. On the splashing surface of the sea, fish topped with Golden Fruit also appeared. "Adult Golden Fruit Fish." Observing the scene before him, Mechanic Diya''s frosty golden eyes couldn''t help but lower, "Blue Fire, it seems our luck isn''t that great." While they had finally encountered the Snake Father and the rare Golden Fruit Fish, their fortune also brought them the rarely seen Vortex Hundred Tentacles. "Luck..." Blue Fire stayed silent but merely stroked his pale beard. "The Sea God Pirate Group has the ability to control Sea Beasts; rather than calling it luck, it''s more like an inevitable challenge we have to face!" "But compared to the Sea Beast¡ª" Blue Fire''s pupils swiftly contracted, igniting a pale blue flame, his gaze intensely focusing through the fervorous clash and the tentacles towards the increasingly distant Snake Father, beside Melanie, the man in the Snake Father Cloak... "Snake Father?" Blue Fire closed his eyes, lost in thought. He had fought with Snake Father before, so he had left some impression of being a Transcendent of considerable brute strength and seasoned background. But that was all, as in front of him, he wouldn''t last three rounds. Blue Fire''s gaze remained intently fixed on "Snake Father." With hands in pockets, Diya asked curiously, "What''s wrong? Blue Fire, did you notice something?" The blue flame in Blue Fire''s eyes extinguished, "Nothing, just a Light Seer''s intuition. Perhaps, the Sea God Pirate Group deceived us, replacing Snake Father with an even more formidable Transcendent." A more formidable Transcendent... Diya''s lips curled into a smug smile, Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire "More formidable, is he also a supernova like me? If it''s Hai Ge, this mission might just get interesting." Within the supernovas, there are rankings too and Diya was ranked only sixth. Driven by a natural admiration for strength, he had vowed to become the earliest and the strongest legend among them, to prove his family''s worth! "Who knows?" Blue Fire pulled out a cigarette from the inner lining of his suit, then sheltering it from the rain with his hand, lit it with a Blue Fire lighter, Boom! In the next moment, the Black Rock Mecha recharged and emitted a molten lava-like hot force from its body, enabling it to assume a punching posture atop the sea despite being entwined. Its left arm condensed a swirling powerful force, then unleashed a punch. Fire Dragon Fist. Black Rock Shattering Explosion! Accompanied by a thunderous roar, the scorching Molten Lava Fire burst forth like a dragon, creating a series of hundreds of flame ripples. Boom! Dozens of thick tentacles were instantly blasted into shreds, the residual heat making the cold raindrops sizzle. Chen Qi watched the warm raindrops splatter on his face. This time, the two Third Rank Transcendents dispatched by Bonfire Energy Company were no ordinary opponents. He had seized the opportunity to throw Extraordinary Fish Bait into the sea and used himself as bait to attract some large Sea Beasts. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, evidently, this large Sea Beast did not possess the strength to kill the Black Rock Mecha. After all, Vortex Hundred Tentacles was just an ordinary, larger Sea Beast from the Sea of Calamity. But as a delaying tactic, it was enough. Chen Qi steered the helm, turned, then accelerated. At this moment, Alor, resting his hands on the railing, was amazed that the assault of the Black Rock Mecha had startled so many fish from the seabed, including the rare Golden Fruit Fish! This was the value of fish in high-risk zones! Alor exclaimed in amazement, "It''s unbelievable that there are such rich resources in the first half of the Sea of Calamity!" Melanie patted Alor on the head, "Stop looking, none of these belong to you, let''s go¡ª" Melanie and the others felt very different from Chen Qi; they were merely relieved to have narrowly escaped death. Then, under Chen Qi''s operation, Snake Father accelerated at full speed, exploiting Vortex Hundred Tentacles'' delay on the Black Rock Mecha, and headed deeper into the Sea of Calamity. Meanwhile, due to Vortex Hundred Tentacles and subsequent considerations, Blue Fire and Diya on the Bonfire Exploration didn''t pursue. After the assault of the Black Rock Mecha, which had severed dozens of tentacles, Vortex Hundred Tentacles returned to the deep sea, no longer mounting an attack. Boom! The Black Rock Mecha tore off the tentacles from its body and the operator maneuvered it back to Bonfire Exploration''s Mecha station. Above the sea, everything gradually returned to calm. At this moment, Diya said with a grin, "Manager Blue Fire, what a pity, what a pity. Without that giant squid, we would''ve captured Snake Father, not to mention, we missed catching a Golden Fruit Fish." Blue Fire removed the cigarette from his mouth and exhaled a thick ring of smoke, "It''s unimportant. Initially hoping to extract the island coordinates from Snake Father was also an impractical task." Chapter 397 Space Jump Engine_2 Diya didn''t give a damn, "At such an old age, still playing with such excuses. Moreover, from what I''ve observed, the speed of our Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship is way too slow." "Slow?" Blue Fire didn''t mind Diya''s rudeness and continued, "Besides, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter is bound to be ours. You might not know this, but for this mission, our ship is equipped with a Space Jump Engine type C." Space Engine...at this moment, even Diya, with his usually joking face, finally showed a serious expression. "Blue Fire, you''re not kidding, right? For the sake of Blue Fire, you actually got us a Space Jump?" The so-called Space Jump Engine was a special engine that gave ships the ability to space shuttle. In Shell Country, even for the Steam Hand to forge a Space Jump Engine would require a vast amount of time and materials! Therefore, such an item, in regards to the drop rate in Grade B hammer rifts, was even less than one in a thousand! And the Space Jump C type was an ''anchor point'' style leap, which could directly take the ship out of dangerous waters. Having a Space Jump meant that the sea was no longer dangerous! The Space Jump Engine was a priceless heavenly treasure! If the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group knew of the existence of the Space Jump, they might even face a joint offensive by the seven great pirates of the Black Whale Group and the seven archbishops of the Sea God Pirate Group, a pursuit from over a hundred ships! Diya followed up, "Recently, because of the reappearance of the Flower Witch, this nearby area has already attracted the Black Whale Group. Now you''re bringing such a massive Space Jump Engine, Blue Fire, do you really have no fear of death?" Blue Fire said with a laugh, "Ten years ago, I sailed the Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship to this sea area, got lost in a storm, and saw with my own eyes the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter buried deep in a vortex. If we want the treasure from deep within, a Space Jump is necessary." "The more valuable the item is, the greater the cost that''s needed." Saying this, Blue Fire suddenly asked, "Diya, do you know what the difficulty level assigned to this treasure by the Deep Sea Hunter is?" "What?" Blue Fire couldn''t help but hold the cigarette in his mouth, "It''s hands, both hands." Diya smiled, S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That''s all?" Blue Fire turned his head to look at the proud, blonde youth. Diya was no ordinary person, but a noble from one of the seven great companies of Shell Country, the Steam Hand, and his father at the Steam Hand was a legendary Mecha Master. Even the legends, those Saints who existed in the tales, were not out of reach in Diya''s eyes. In the Witch Sea, when it comes to status, he was more than worthy of being called a noble among nobles. Blue Fire narrowed his eyes, reminding, "Diya, the Witch Sea is not as simple as you think. The Blue Beast and Carol are missing, and there have been recent sightings of the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch in the nearby seas." Black Hunter? Witch? Diya lifted his face, enjoying the lashing of the wind and rain, "Don''t get me wrong, if the Deep Sea Hunter is a Saint, then I am quite interested in his treasure." "Saint..." Blue Fire said softly, saying no more, his gaze turned towards the horizon where the Snake Father had disappeared. ... ... At dusk, the Sea of Calamity. On the tumultuous ocean waves, three ships forged through the water, eventually converging and advancing side by side. One ship''s appearance was like that of a python, its body a dark green; another was completely white, with the flag of the White Tower Federation hanging on its bow; the smallest was a tourist-type ship. These three ships were the Snake Father, the White Tower Hunter, and Chen Qi''s Ghost Ship, respectively. At this moment, all three ships were in a stable state of navigation. All three had successfully navigated through the first half of the Sea of Calamity and reached the rendezvous point. Especially the Water Elves, who had successfully steered the Ghost Ship to the rendezvous point, greatly exceeding Chen Qi''s expectations. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª Water Elf number three leapt from the Ghost Ship onto the deck of the Snake Father. "Vaku Vaku (Master! I did awesome, didn''t I?)" "Well done!" Chen Qi was particularly happy, taking the Water Elf into his hands and placing it on his shoulder. The Sea of Calamity was different from other areas, ordinary ships had no ability to move forward in the Sea of Calamity. That is to say, if there was only one ship, once destroyed, it would be trapped forever within the Sea of Calamity''s domain. Therefore, for this mission, both Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter dispatched their respective ships. Everyone and the Water Elves gathered on the deck of the Snake Father to discuss the plans ahead. Chen Qi stood upon the deck, taking out the map and announcing the latter part of their journey, "Ladies and gentlemen, next, all we have to do is follow one direction and go straight ahead to reach the island of Blue Fire." Melanie''s eyes lit up, "Straight ahead?" If it was a matter of going straight, then the latter part of their journey promised to be much more stable. "Yes, but night is approaching swiftly, and we must be wary of Shadow Beasts and the monsters lying deep below the sea." Chen Qi paused to think, "But rest assured, my dear crew, according to the current situation, the latter part of our journey is very safe." Alor said with a worried frown, "How shall we divide the night watch? The nights in the Sea of Calamity are surely rife with danger!" Chen Qi offered a slight smile, "You needn''t worry about the night because your Lamp Keeper captain will protect you! When the time comes, just two people need to join me for the night watch." The night watch was all up to the captain! Alor, the glasses-wearing Mechanic Ma Li, and the other four White Tower Hunters couldn''t help but look at Chen Qi with admiration in their eyes. His shoulders were so broad, his gaze so confident! This was the sense of security the Lamp Keeper gave them! "Thank you, Lamp Keeper!" The young Alor and Ma Li high-fived in celebration, content that with the Lamp Keeper keeping watch, they could get a good night''s rest. "Cough cough." Melanie coughed twice, interrupting everyone. Wait a second, it was at this moment that the White Tower Hunters suddenly realized and objected, "Who are your crew members?" Their real captain, Melanie, was still right beside them. Chen Qi chuckled, "Got it, my partners, get some good rest. You know, once we reach the island of Blue Fire, a tough battle might await us." Having said this, Chen Qi took out the luxurious fishing rod given to him by the Black-eyed Captain from his backpack card, walked to the side of the ship, and prepared to fish. Standing watch was an exceedingly dull affair, so before that, why not fish, For one must know, the Sea of Calamity was home to countless rare Sea Beasts. Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire Under the twilight, Chen Qi sat at the edge of the ship, making Extraordinary Fish Bait, hooked it, and then cast the rod with gusto. He had only just advanced to Third Rank, but the Extraordinary food necessary for his bodily growth was already scarce. If he could get hold of some rare materials before setting foot on Blue Fire Island, that would be ideal. Alor adjusted his glasses, "Such a fierce guy, yet he knows how to fish, with an ultra-rare, limited edition rod, no less..." "Yes, Mr. Lamp Keeper really is capable of anything." Glasses-wearing Alor and Mechanic Ma Li were gradually impressed by Chen Qi''s knowledge and life skills. This bunch, acting like White Tower Hunters, seem completely unworldly... Seasoned fisherwoman Melanie said disdainfully, "His technique is amateur at best. To catch Extraordinary fish while avoiding ferocious beasts, one must use specially treated Extraordinary Fish Bait..." Melanie smiled confidently; as a White Tower Hunter, she had read four volumes of the fisherman''s secret manuals! Chen Qi paid no attention to Melanie, neither his fishing stance nor bait showed any sign of changing. Considering how much this man had helped me... Melanie dug out her long-cherished, ultra-rare Fish Bait from her backpack card, "Lamp Keeper, you won''t catch any fish with that bait, what you need is real Extraordinary Fish Bait, and as it happens, I recently have some leftovers." Seizing the opportunity to showcase her fishing skills and regain her dignity as captain... Melanie took off her hunter''s clothes, rolled up her sleeves, and said excitedly, "No need to thank me. As for compensation, calling me ''Captain Sister'' will suffice..." However, the next second, Melanie was struck dumb. "What did you just say?" Chen Qi lifted the fishing rod, asking. What''s going on? Did something bite that quickly? Melanie shielded her eyes with her hand. A golden glow burst forth from the depths of the sea, dazzling her eyes. What''s going on? Caught something already! And it was emitting a shining golden light! Chapter 398 Fishing Competition and Tentacle Treasure Chest In this gray sea, this streak of golden light was particularly dazzling. "Such brightness!" Melanie was suddenly surprised. Could Chen Qi have really fished out a deep-sea lantern fish? "Hmm?" Chen Qi flicked his fishing rod, and at that moment, hooked upon the fish hook was a round, golden little thing. Its body was round, resembling a golden spherical lantern, and atop its head dangled a small golden apple. Besides that, it also possessed two big, round, golden eyes, extraordinarily adorable. A golden legend, the water elf? Both Chen Qi and the water elf on his shoulder were shocked. At that moment, Melanie''s eyes widened, and she exclaimed in amazement, "Golden, Golden Apple, Apple Fish!" Golden Apple Fish... Chen Qi faintly remembered the specific details about this little fellow. Known as the Golden Fruit Fish, also named Golden Apple Fish, it was a type of Bell Phase extraordinary fish. Furthermore, the Golden Apple Fish, symbolizing good luck and exploration, bore the golden apple atop its head, which was recognized as a super nutrient. It was said that Golden Apple Fish bore fruit every fifty years. They would bestow the fruits to the sea beasts that protected them, and these sea beasts were at least on the level of the Black Light Dragon. Thus, to obtain the golden apple from a Golden Fruit Fish, one must defeat a sea beast of the Black Light Dragon level! Of course, there were also occasional exceptions, all dependent on luck. With enough luck, simply passing by on a ship might mean finding a Golden Apple Fish. Chen Qi dimly recalled that this small, glowing, spherical fish had appeared when they encountered the Black Rock Mecha. Unexpectedly, it had followed them all the way here! Melanie couldn''t help but ask, "Lamp Keeper, are you using a Dice Phase prop?" The usually luckless Melanie showed an envious look. Being an experienced fisherwoman, she always believed that rare fish species like the Golden Apple Fish, Golden Fish, and Magic Lamp Fish only existed in books. Those lucky enough to fish up rare Bell Phase fish species in the White Tower Federation Fishing Association would receive a super rare lucky fisher badge! And now, she had actually witnessed a novice fisher with a sloppy posture and indifferent attitude catch the extremely rare Golden Apple Fish. Indeed, the Sea of Calamity held many treasures... Chen Qi smiled happily as he picked up the Golden Apple Fish from the hook. "May I take it?" Chen Qi gave the Golden Apple Fish a look and asked politely. Golden Apple Fish: "Wow!??(¡ñ?¡ñ)??!" Yes... Chen Qi, smiling, directly used the Heartless Iron Hand to pluck the golden apple dangling from the Golden Apple Fish''s head. This dazzling golden light was just too adorable... At that moment, Chen Qi even felt that the Golden Apple Fish was ten times, no, a hundred times cuter than the water elf! His view was interrupted by a prompt. [Sea''s Golden Apple Phase: Bell, Lamp Description: Consume the golden apple and achieve a transcendent body! Effect: Containing special Bell and Lamp divine powers, consuming it provides continuous energy for twenty-four hours, as well as increased luck, learning efficiency, disease resistance, recovery, and stamina. Furthermore, consuming it will also grant a hefty boost to physical and inspirational attributes.] Chen Qi''s eyes brightened. It was truly a Golden Apple, offering many enhancements. However, its main benefit was the boost in attributes. After advancing to Third Rank, he needed extraordinary props to enhance physical qualities, becoming increasingly stringent. Like the Yellow Needle Chen Qi obtained at Witch Sea, aside from providing enhancements, it already lacked additional attribute boosts. Up until Legend, golden apples had been regarded as great nutrients. The second benefit was increased learning efficiency, another remarkable enhancement, combining with his Lamp''s Inspiration, he might grasp the Dark Flame Fist directly. "Thank you~" Chen Qi accepted the golden apple, gently touched the round Golden Apple Fish, and then threw it back into the sea. "Wah!??(¡ñ?¡ñ)??!" S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The round-faced Golden Apple Fish blushed and swam in circles in the sea, then happily swam towards the ocean floor. Melanie and the other White Tower Hunters watched this scene, feeling incredibly envious. This man''s luck was simply too good! According to legend, seeing a Golden Apple Fish and making a wish could bring good luck. The glasses hunter Alor, while sighing, made a secret wish: "Wow! Bless me to pass the exam." Mechanic Ma Li also earnestly made a wish: "Bless me to eat however much I want without gaining weight." A group of hopeless fellows... Among the seven White Tower Hunters, only Melanie didn''t make a wish. Instead, Melanie, looking serious, cast her white hunter''s clothes behind her, revealing her muscular arms. Then from her backpack card, she took out her fishing rod valued at a hundred thousand! Next, she retrieved a golden fishing badge made of gold from her backpack card and pinned it on her chest. "Let me introduce myself: I am a senior golden fisher from the White Tower Federation Fishing Association, three-time city fishing champion!" Who asked you... Chen Qi sensed an ominous aura. Melanie, from childhood to adulthood and a top student at White Tower Federation College in her specialized field, always ignited a strange desire for competition. Her motivation in studying and fighting was to surpass others and keep surpassing more. Relying on this motivation and her Extraordinary Cardmaker family, Melanie always ranked high in every competition she participated in. Back then, she firmly believed she was a true genius, destined to achieve the "White Tower Excellent Student" title many dreamt of, and might even get a chance to join the Lighthouse and the Knowledge Hunters Association. Chapter 399 Fishing Competition and the Tentacle Treasure Chest_2 Until she ran into An, she was young and frivolous, even taunting An before the competition, mocking him as an outsider coming to the White Tower Federation to freeload off their education. Then, during the competition, she became a stepping stone for An Wuqing, and after that, her determination was shattered, leaving her despondent and growing ever more distant from the lineup of White Tower Federation''s geniuses. Afterwards, she joined the Hunter Association, distancing herself from the competitive atmosphere of the White Tower Hunter Academy. Only then did she step out of her haughty young lady attitude. And now, seeing Chen Qi, Melanie''s fighting spirit reignited in her heart. "Little White," the fisherman Chen Qi, had touched on her area of expertise! Melanie spoke with a serious expression and brimming confidence, "Lamp Keeper, the night is dull, so while we keep watch, let''s have a fishing challenge, whoever catches the more valuable fish wins. Betting fifty writhing shadows, what do you say?" Chen Qi silently looked at Melanie. Why on earth did Melanie suddenly issue a challenge to him? Moreover, fifty writhing shadows were no small amount. Chen Qi didn''t understand, this was her pride as a fisherman and her dignity as a captain! Melanie wanted to show off to her crew members in front of her crew. Chen Qi thought for a moment, "Alright, since I''m bored keeping watch anyway, but I''ve used up all my writhing shadows, I''ll have to compensate with money." "No problem!" Melanie sat down next to Chen Qi and pulled out a bucket, "Lamp Keeper, many people say that fishing on a moving ship is all about luck, but in reality, there''s skill involved too." "What kind of skill?" Chen Qi looked at Melanie without a word. Melanie''s lips curled up, "It''s prayer, and sucking up good luck!" With that said, Melanie closed her eyes, crossed her legs, and made a praying gesture! Begin the prayer! "Oh, God of Fortune with the twenty-sided dice, please grant me good luck!" "Apostle of the twenty-sided dice, Six-faced Angel, please allow me to absorb his lucky power! Bestow upon me the supreme fisherman''s blessed soul of luck!" "Oh Sea Goddess of Witch Sea, let me drain his luck away!" "Shell Witch, I am willing to offer you twenty years of my crew''s love fortune, please shower me with lucky coins!" Melanie prayed with devotion. "..." Was this person really an elite Hunter of the White Tower Federation? Chen Qi''s stereotype of White Tower Hunters being diligent, knowledgeable, and serious was completely shattered by Melanie. After a series of prayer rituals, Melanie forcefully cast her fishing rod and said confidently, "The competition officially starts!" Chen Qi was utterly speechless and continued fishing quietly. As long as he was there, Melanie''s fishing haul shouldn''t be small. The next second, a burst of golden light flashed once more from the surface of the sea! S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What, a second golden light! Chen Qi was taken aback. Even with his Deep Sea Affinity, encountering a Golden Apple Fish was very rare. In such a short time, a second golden light had appeared. Was this Sea of Calamity some kind of wishing well? Chen Qi was startled, could he, with Deep Sea Affinity and Fishing Skill Card, actually lose to Melanie in fishing? "My, my, my prayer..." Melanie was incredibly shocked and hurriedly stood up, reeling in with all her might. "It feels so heavy! Something big is coming!" Excitement painted Melanie''s face, her eyes completely covered in dazzling golden light. Was her luck tonight actually better than Chen Qi''s? Whoosh! "Up!" Melanie laughed heartily as she pulled up the fish. And when she started reeling, a giant burst of golden light dazzled everyone. Melanie had pulled up a glittering golden treasure chest. On top of the glittering golden chest, were inlaid gems of various colors. "Wow!" Melanie was awestruck by the golden light, "Lamp Keeper, I won this match." "Melanie, that is..." Chen Qi looked at the treasure chest and sighed. "Why that look? Don''t tell me you''re jealous of my luck..." Melanie hoisted the hefty treasure chest onto the boat, her lips curling up slightly, ready to taunt heartily. However, the next second, the immense treasure chest suddenly opened, and numerous slippery tentacles stretched out, entwining Melanie''s upper body and dragging her into the chest¡ª "Wah, wah, save, save me! Wuuu¡ª" At this moment, all that remained of Melanie outside the chest was her twitching buttocks and legs, struggling frantically. The White Tower Hunters looked on at this scene, speechless. Luckily, there was only one outsider, Chen Qi, present! "..." The Treasure Box Monster, a mimicry creature of the high seas and one of the hunters'' nightmares. In fact, in the Shell Witch''s rifts, Treasure Box Monsters were not uncommon, but evidently, Melanie''s competitive desire had clouded her judgement. Chen Qi was utterly speechless. The professional team he had put together seemed somewhat unreliable. Buried in the Treasure Box Monster, tormented by slimy tentacles, Melanie struggled frantically: "Hurry, hurry save, save me, or... I''ll have to self-destruct... wuuu..." Alor adjusted his glasses and said, "We can''t choose our own captain." "Hurry... save your captain!!" Melanie thrashed wildly, her buttocks twitching even more fiercely. "..." Darn, I really feel like kicking that wriggling butt... Chen Qi shook his head, and with the other White Tower Hunters, they knocked out the Treasure Box Monster and rescued the White Tower Hunter captain, Melanie. In the end, a sticky Melanie was saved and settled down somewhat. However, the Treasure Box Monster was considered a very rare material, its internal tentacles were very suitable for making flesh implants, and its ''treasure chest shell'' was quite suitable for crafting Mimic Clothing. Melanie was indeed lucky, but compared to Chen Qi, she was still a tad bit lacking. And so, Chen Qi used his Lighting Skill to light a simple oil lamp, and sitting on the boat with Melanie, they fished quietly, enjoying the serene transition from dusk to night. Everything around them was immersed in silence, save for the occasional call of the Shadow Demon in the distance forming a melodious nocturne. As time passed, the stars in the night sky seemed to shine brighter, with the bashful moon climbing to the zenith, while peals of laughter from the White Tower Hunters and the Water Elf occasionally punctuated the air. Melanie and Chen Qi''s fish bucket was crammed with bucket after bucket of fish. Unbeknownst to them, daylight once again ignited in the sky, casting the first rays of dawn. The fog on the sea gradually lifted, mingling with the morning light to create a dreamlike vista. Chen Qi finally snapped out of his fishing tranquility, astonished to find he had fished from night till morning. He had even witnessed the dawn of Witch Sea at four in the morning... Chen Qi glanced at the drowsy Melanie and said, "I''ll go cook, rest a while, and leave the rest to you." "Cook? You can cook too?" A groggy Melanie rubbed her eyes. After speaking, Chen Qi picked up the bucket full of materials and headed toward the cabin of his ghostly vessel. With the Lamp Keeper''s blessings and the approaching island housing the deep blue flames, he was even more excited after a whole night. In the kitchen, Chen Qi sorted out useful Extraordinary Materials, while food items went into the kitchen. The types of fish he attracted with his Deep Sea Affinity were mostly dangerous ones that required fighting to reap rewards. There were exceptions, however, such as the Shadow Fish, which were mutation fish that appeared post-laughing moon; similar to Ghost Fire Fish, they were covered with a special layer of Shadow Oil. When approached, the shadows would writhe and transform into gargantuan Shadow Hands, attacking nearby creatures! This special Shadow Oil could be used to strengthen Shadow Phase attacks and aid the learning of Shadow Image Skills, and that night, Chen Qi obtained a whole bucketful. This was his next biggest catch after the Golden Apple. After sorting the materials, Chen Qi took out the Golden Apple and started to prepare it. It was time to use his Chef Skill. First, he made apple slices and then got ready the ingredients for the pie crust. Selecting flour, butter, and fine sugar in the right proportions, he mixed them and kneaded, pounded until the dough became soft and elastic. He then rolled the dough into thin sheets, gently laid them over the pie pan, trimming the edges neatly and beautifully. Next, Chen Qi neatly arranged the sliced Golden Apple onto the crust, each slice perfectly overlapped. He then took out his secret syrup mixed with honey and lightly drizzled it over the apple slices, combined with the Soul Seasoning from his skills! "Secret technique. Soul Juice!" As the Soul Seasoning was sprinkled, the entire apple pie radiated dazzling golden light once more. [You have completed cooking the Super Legendary Food ''Golden Legend Apple Pie''!] Perfect! Chen Qi couldn''t help feeling, his skills were still sharp. This wasn''t just any apple pie, but one infused with Soul Seasoning, an apple pie with Extraordinary Energy! At that moment, the freshly woken crew, seeing the dazzling golden light from the kitchen window of Chen Qi''s vessel, instantly became fully alert. Chapter 400 New Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon! Chen Qi brought the legendary Golden Apple Pie to the dining table, then paired it with a glass of exquisite red wine. Eating such a legendary delicacy, truly required a bit of ceremony. Elegance was also important... Chen Qi gently sipped his red wine, then carefully picked up a nearby silver fork with another fork and gently scooped up a small piece of apple pie to taste. Crisp and sweet, with a crunch once bitten into, and still carrying a hint of warmth. "Delicious!" The Golden Apple Pie wasn''t large, and soon, Chen Qi had eaten it all. The complete Soul Seasoning Skill could stimulate both the flavor and power inherent in the ingredients. The digestion speed was also faster than he had imagined. As a result, Chen Qi quickly felt the changes in his body. When the sweetness of the Golden Apple dissipated, a terrifying surge of Extraordinary Power swept over him, like a river, ceaselessly permeating his robust body. Every inch of his body absorbed the heat flowing from all around while every muscle, every cell, greedily devoured this power! sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And as he devoured it, his muscles and bones grew even stronger, and even the crackling sounds spoke of his body''s vigorous state at this moment. In an instant, countless dark golden patterns emerged on every inch of Chen Qi''s body. Inside Chen Qi''s brain, it felt as though countless golden apples were raining down from the sky. This was a side effect of enhanced inspiration. Chen Qi could feel his perception extending indefinitely, and his mastery over Spiritual Power had become more meticulous¡ªso meticulous that he could manipulate Spiritual Power as small as a speck of dust¡ª Chen Qi closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and used the Blade Breathing Technique to adapt to this immense force. Unconsciously, the dark golden patterns on his body gradually disappeared. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª The notifications popped up. [You have perfectly digested the power of the Golden Apple Pie: Physique +20, Inspiration Points +20, Strength +5, Agility +5, Disease Resistance increased!] [You received the 24-hour Blessing BUFF of the Golden Apple: Energy, recovery, luck, and learning efficiency significantly improved.] "Phew!" Chen Qi stood up and forcefully exhaled a breath. At this moment, the lines of his body were strong and powerful, coupled with Steel Qi, he was as unbreakable as a boulder. This improvement alone had astonishingly increased his physique by a full 20 points, his greatest single attribute improvement to date! Chen Qi looked at his panel again. Now, his physique was a whopping 118 points, finally breaking the significant 100-point barrier. And his inspiration had reached 85 points, strength at 81 points, agility at 52 points! A physique of 100 points was a significant achievement; his attributes allowed him to perfectly equip Ember Touch and Shadow Weaving. At the same time, a physique of 100 points meant that he could install a multitude of steam mechanical equipment on his body, and also master higher-level Body Forging Skills. At this time, a new notification popped up. [Digesting the Golden Apple, you have gained the permanent passive skill ''Golden Apple Body''.] [Golden Apple Body: Affinity: Light Effect: Your body will become even stronger, greatly increasing resistance to toxins, paralysis, burning, freezing, dissolving, and other negative states that devour the body.] Chen Qi looked at the notification with some surprise; this should be a special effect resulting from culinary cooking. With soul seasoning, Chen Qi could perfectly draw out the power of such Extraordinary Materials, thereby triggering the hidden effects of the ingredients. "This is quite a nice passive Divine Skill..." Chen Qi felt the changes in his body. After reaching the Third Rank, Transcendents'' battles could often become more treacherous, among them, to deal with Transcendents with strong constitution, there were no shortage of stealthy moves. For example, Unextinguishable Fire, lightning, Charming Poison, Snake Poison, and so on¡ªif hit by these, they would cause sustained real damage with negative BUFFs. It could be said that the Golden Apple Body indirectly increased his Defense, making it quite a nice passive skill. Chen Qi swung his fist casually. Boom! It made a piercing sonic boom! "Not bad..." After finishing breakfast, Chen Qi felt full of strength, and at the same time, his mind became exceptionally clear. Before, Chen Qi had not completely mastered Dark Flame Fist or Blade Casting Breathing Technique. Taking advantage of this special Golden Apple Blessing BUFF, now was the perfect time to strike while the iron was hot and master these two key skills. Chen Qi took a deep breath, took out some of the bread he had prepared in the kitchen, handed it to the White Tower Hunters of the Snake Father, and asked them not to disturb him. White Tower Hunter Melanie agreed, and in the end, she still lost the contest. Melanie handed over fifty writhing shadows to Chen Qi, and then stopped disturbing him. They knew that after eating the Golden Apple, it was a precious time for learning. Especially in the study of Qi Skills, one day of learning could be on par with the effects of ten days. The other White Tower Hunters finished their breakfast and began to prepare too; they were about to arrive at Blue Fire Island and had to make all the preparations for the upcoming battle. With the help of the Golden Apple, I might be able to master these two core skills ahead of time... Chen Qi returned to his room on the ship, closed the doors and windows, put on Ember Touch, and then officially began practicing Dark Flame Fist and Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique. Boom! Boom! Boom! Within the room, Chen Qi spent 10,000 inspiration points to level up Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique to Lv3. [Your Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique has reached Lv3, Strength +10, Physique +2!] Chen Qi took a deep breath, feeling the changes in his body. Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique, as the secret of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, actually had a final phase to it, but that final phase, required Steel Qi and Qi Power Transformation to be mastered, along with Blood Crystal, and combined with High-Temperature Fire, for its completion. Chapter 401 New Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon! _2 Chen Qi did not hesitate, he consumed the Blood Crystal. In an instant, Chen Qi felt his blood turning ice cold, as if he were ten thousand meters under the sea in a frigid area, even his breathing became erratic as he gasped for air. Chen Qi clenched his teeth tightly and, within his bedroom, used the Fire Casting Skill, treating his own body as a piece of fine iron, constantly refining it with fierce fire. The mixture of cold and heat exploded in his body, continuously battering his muscles and bones, time and time again¡ª Chen Qi felt as though he stood atop a mountain of magma, then was continuously battered by the cold torrents of a waterfall. At this moment, if the Flower Witch were beside him, she would notice not only did his physique seem stronger, but his body also emitted a sharp, blade-like energy¡ª He didn''t know how much time had passed, Chen Qi felt his Blade Breathing Technique, Qi Power Transformation, Steel Qi, and Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique merging together, ultimately reaching a culmination¡ª [Your Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique has reached MAX, you have forged your body into a blade, and have gained the Blood Blade Body!!] Chen Qi opened his eyes and at first glance, there seemed to be no change to his body, just that his eyes had become even more murderous. However, his body was now surrounded by a red mist, which, from a distance, looked like malicious spirits. Even a long sword forged from steel, upon contact with this aura, would be bisected. However, Chen Qi let out a breath, his Qi Power had reached its culmination. [Blood Blade Body: Description: In legend, there was a swordsman, his body as sharp as a blade, able to transform Qi Power into a blade, cutting through all things; now, you have forged your body into a blade. Effects: Blood Blade Qi (Passive): Based on your physique, your Defense has greatly increased, all your Qi Power attacks are enhanced by 30%, and carry a vibrant blade power! You gain a slight Blade Phase insight! Blood Blade Will (Passive): When you receive severe damage, you''ll be immune to pain, and your body gains a temporary 150% increase in strength!] Blood Blade Body...Chen Qi took a deep breath. The enhancement of Blood Blade Body was extremely perverse, as a passive and although no direct attributes were added, fundamentally, it was a complete augmentation of Qi Power! Qi Power augmentation, also a necessary part of a Third Rank Transcendent. Now, he also seemed to have mastered one of the secrets of the Blood Blade Pirate Group. "Awesome!" Chen Qi suddenly released a fierce Qi, pouring out from his body, like a blood-red broadsword, directly painting more than a dozen bright red scars on the walls of the room. Discover hidden stories at My Virtual Library Empire This power was already quite formidable, and the walls of the Ghost ship were reinforced by the Blood Blade Pirate Group using good materials. This room, would need to be cleaned by the Water Elf again...Chen Qi took a deep breath and reigned in the fierce blade energy. Chen Qi felt his body had ascended to a new level. Looking at the time, with the boost from the Golden Apple, to raise Blade Casting and Body Refining Technique to full level had only taken half a day. This speed was much faster than he had imagined. Following that, Chen Qi took out the writhing shadows and the recent Shadow Oil. The resources of the Sea of Calamity were richer than he had imagined, greatly speeding up his training. At the same time, the Golden Apple also provided him with increased burning resistance, making it easier to master Dark Flame Fist. According to this process, by the next night, he might be able to master the Third Rank Dark Flame Fist. Chen Qi applied the Shadow Oil to his fists, then used 5000 inspiration points to upgrade to Lv2, feeling a flood of profound knowledge. [Your Dark Flame Fist has upgraded to Lv2, you gain Dark Flame Attachment. Dark Flame Attachment: You can ignite your Qi Power and turn it into "Dark Flame Injury," which possesses a defense-breaking effect.] Boom! Boom! Boom! Chen Qi immediately began practicing Dark Flame Fist Lv2, throwing punch after punch. Unconsciously, with three thousand punches thrown, he perfected the skill level of Dark Flame Fist. [You have fully mastered Dark Flame Fist Lv2, ''Dark Flame Injury'' increased in power.] Indeed, with burning resistance, mastering Dark Flame Fist was exceptionally easy...Chen Qi did not hesitate, and again used 10,000 inspiration points to upgrade Dark Flame Fist to Lv3. [Your Dark Flame Fist has upgraded to Lv3, Dark Flame Injury power enhanced, defense-breaking effect increased, and Dark Flame Injury will now burn, making it difficult to extinguish.] Chen Qi was drenched in sweat, opened the window, the sky had already seen a hint of a dusky glow. Now, he had fully mastered the use of Dark Flame Fist, able to use tentacles, delivering punches with immense power. Also, he could rely on the attached Qi Power Dark Flame to cause high enemy defense reduction effects. Chen Qi could distinctly feel that he had become stronger. A wave of overwhelming fatigue came over him. "But, it''s still not enough, tonight, I can break through even more..." Chen Qi shook his head, thinking that his goal, after all, was to ascend to Legend status, and the next time he saw Fen, he wanted to possess the strength to pin Fen to the ground and grind him down. Finally, relying on his willpower and the energy provided by the Golden Apple, Chen Qi prepared to perfect his Dark Flame Fist training. Boom! Boom! Boom! It was another few thousand plain punches in practice. Unknowingly, the sky had turned pitch black, and the sinister red moonlight spilled down once again. "Sigh..." Chen Qi stopped practicing his punches. He could now feel that he had completely mastered the Dark Flame Fist. However, strangely, Chen Qi unexpectedly found that the "Dark Flame Attachment" of the Dark Flame Fist could form a curious linkage with his Shadow Charm, Shadow Armor, Dark Flame Fist, Shadow Step Technique, and Qi Power Transformation, Blade Breathing Technique¡ª "I seem to have mastered something odd..." After carefully sensing for a moment, Chen Qi noticed that as night fell, the Shadow Oil on his fist became violent, and the Qi Power in his body also became agitated. With just a little of something special to ignite it, he would bloom into a new posture. [Your proficiency in Dark Flame Fist is maxed out, gain a 2-point strength boost, acquire burning resistance, your current burning resistance level is high.] [You have comprehended Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon Lv1!] Shadow of Flame Demon... Chen Qi looked at the enhancement in front of him, bewildered. Having completely mastered the Dark Flame Fist, being able to master a new release was something Chen Qi had anticipated. After all, the Dark Flame Fist was also a high-rank attack skill of the B-grade rift! Normally, when the Dark Flame Fist reached its complete form, what should have been mastered was the Flame Demon Avatar. The Flame Demon Avatar could transform Qi Power into a Flame Demon and was a very powerful skill. Shadow of Flame Demon... Chen Qi was stunned for a moment; due to the skills he possessed, the release he comprehended seemed like an entirely new special release. Chen Qi clicked to check. [Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon Lv1 Attributes: Blade, Shadow Description: Rage, get angry, go mad, let us become the calamity, slaying all enemies in the night!! Activation condition: Sufficiently low sanity and enough negative emotions or battle desire. Effects: Passive: After activation, will rapidly continue to reduce sanity, covering the whole body, transforming oneself into a terrifying, insane Shadow of Flame Demon! In the state of the Shadow of Flame Demon, physique, strength, agility increase by 200%! Qi Power strength increases by 100%!! After activation, you will clear all negative BUFFs on yourself and will not be subjected to any spirit control! Also, you can easily convert your negative emotions into more potent Dark Flames to aid your Qi Power techniques. Note: Once the release is triggered, you will enter a frenzy state, sanity will rapidly drop to below zero in ten seconds, and the body will be dominated by massive negative emotions, turning into a destructive monster of the dark night. Note: Daylight and exhaustion can stop your frenzied state.] This... Chen Qi looked at the new Shadow Release he had mastered. After using the Flame Demon Avatar, the body would ignite, providing about a 100% boost to strength, physique, and agility. Yet the Shadow of Flame Demon was 200%, which startled Chen Qi. However, its negative conditions were also greatly enhanced. Originally, the negative effect of the Flame Demon Avatar was the continuous deduction of sanity, but this negative effect could be closed voluntarily. But this Shadow of Flame Demon, from the description, seemed to have no normal way to shut it down. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once activated, it could only rely on the body''s physical depletion and daylight, or subjugation by others. Complete demonization! "Quite a pure Shadow Release..." Chen Qi couldn''t help but reflect. Typically, such releases are powerful but also have a very high fatality rate. However, this also raised a question for him. His Lamp Keeper''s talent allowed him to lock in a safety value in the dark and not drop any further. So, between his Lamp Keeper''s talent and the madness of this Shadow of Flame Demon, which had a higher priority? Chapter 402 Deep Sea Titan: Twelve Tentacles Outside the window, a bright red moon hung high above the sea. As the laughing moon rose, shadows hidden beneath the darkness slowly ascended over the sea, transforming into one floating black specter after another¡ª Meanwhile, Chen Qi felt a powerful force surge through his body. In the darkness of the night, his combat abilities substantially increased. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The significant boosts provided by "Night Monsters" refilled him with strength after a night of practicing punches. Chen Qi could feel that as his physique improved, his current physical abilities in the darkness had become capable of defeating most Third Rank Transcendents. Even seasoned Third Rank Transcendents like Fen were no match for him now in terms of physical prowess. However, even with the Ember Touch and Shadow Weaving, he still couldn''t defeat top-tier Transcendents. Supernova Hai Ge and Diya''s Mecha, if not for the special environment above the sea, would still far surpass him on the panel. Ultimately, though Chen Qi''s current equipment was decent and his panel looked good, he still lacked the skills to secure victory. His existing Blade Release and Sacrifice My Flesh were too monotonous and required withstanding damage to unleash their full power, which was far too dangerous. However, the Shadow of Flame Demon before him was even more dangerous than "Sacrifice My Flesh." "I need to conduct an experiment¡­" Chen Qi looked at the Shadow of Flame Demon''s abilities, took a deep breath, and attempted to mobilize this extremely dangerous power. Puchi! Puchi! Black sparks lit up from his body, then swiftly burst into flames, turning into dark fiery scales covering his entire body. His body seemed to be torn apart and reassembled, with every inch of skin covered by black and distorted shadow fire scales, which continually burned like living entities, emitting a heart-throbbing, violent aura. These flames were ruthlessly savage, containing countless furious emotions, and the flames on Chen Qi''s head even formed an extremely fierce burning face, resembling a monster from hell. Chen Qi could distinctly feel that these dark flames, in conjunction with his spiritual power and blood, pushed his strength beyond its limits. Huff! Huff! Chen Qi''s eyes suddenly widened, turning blood-red. In that moment, a strong desire named combat surged into his brain. His spiritual value was continuously affected by this force, steadily decreasing. However, soon, the manic aura quickly came to a halt¡­ No, to be precise, the violent aura still existed, even fiercer than before, but now Chen Qi could calm his mind and completely disregard this power. With no effect whatsoever, Chen Qi''s Sea of Spirit was as stable as Mount Tai. Is that all? Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire Chen Qi laughed, having already adapted to this incredibly manic power. His innate priority level simply smashed the negative effects of the Shadow of Flame Demon into the ground! In his lucid state, he could easily stop the Shadow of Flame Demon. This also meant he could completely ignore the negative effects of the Shadow of Flame Demon. Chen Qi gave a light puff and stopped this trial. What he had just used wasn''t the full Shadow Release, but merely a test. The true Shadow Release required strong combat desires or negative emotions to activate. However, this test also allowed Chen Qi to familiarize himself with this special release. Chen Qi had been building a monster flow, thus he continuously searched for the Crawling Shadow. And this time grasping the Shadow of Flame Demon could be considered quite fortunate. "A fruitful harvest indeed¡­" Chen Qi took a deep breath. The Golden Apple combined with his fully-fledged core skill had raised his strength to another level. If he faced An Aotian''s sneak attack again, he even had the confidence to force out the opponent''s release. Chen Qi clapped his hands and looked around the bedroom at this moment. It seemed necessary to build a new training room on the ship¡­ Chen Qi mused and then clapped his hands and changed into new clothes. Night had fallen; it was time for the night watch. And according to the map, they were now deep in the Sea of Calamity. Along the way, there had been no other calamities except for black waves and storms, which was quite fortunate¡­ Chen Qi left the room, carrying a lantern, then jumped onto the Snake Father. At this moment, the White Tower Hunters, having rested for a day, had regained their vitality. Currently, they were gathered on the deck of the Snake Father. Mechanic Ma Li used the Quick Forging skill at the center of the Snake Father''s deck, adding a large bonfire. Upon seeing Chen Qi approaching, Mechanic Ma Li fetched a large chicken leg from the fire: "Lamp Keeper, thanks for the bread this morning." "Thank you~" Chen Qi took the chicken leg and finished it in two bites. At this moment, White Tower Hunter Captain Melanie, holding a telescope, looked anxiously towards the far end of the sea. Chen Qi approached: "Everyone, how are things? Any troubles?" Melanie frowned and said, "Lamp Keeper, we''re almost there, but, if we want to land on the island next, it''s going to be very difficult." Because of the smiling moon, at night, the ships couldn''t extinguish their flames; otherwise, they would instantly be mobbed by Shadow Beasts. That is, the plan for the ships to land on the island would be quite difficult at night. Melanie shook her head: "Lamp Keeper, we''re running out of time, and we have too little planning and intelligence. Even if we land on the island, it would be extremely dangerous for us." Melanie sighed. The closer they got to Blue Fire''s excavation site, the more nervous she felt. Chapter 403 Deep Sea Titan: Twelve Tentacles_2 The Crack Tide in the Witch Sea was an opportunity that came once in two hundred years. For someone like her, a failed examinee in the White Tower Federation''s examination system, without the Crack Tide, aspiring to become a Legend would mean working in a remote Hunter Association for at least twenty years. And the other six Third Rank White Tower Hunters, though they were also at Third Rank, came from ordinary families within the White Tower Federation. For them, becoming a Fourth Rank Legend was far too distant a dream. Only in the risky adventures of the Witch Sea''s Crack Tide could they possibly become Legends and witness the true splendors of the world. Melanie could feel that her old friend Anne was only one Occupation Card away from being promoted to a Legend, while her own ability still fell far short. For this reason, Melanie decisively stepped into this adventure. The cold sea breeze blew over everyone. Melanie couldn''t help but be troubled, but after thinking it over carefully, she was a bit enticed by the desire for promotion and attracted by Chen Qi''s resolute attitude. Even if they truly could reach Blue Fire Island, obtaining the deep blue fire would be extremely difficult. They were currently unsure of the defense capabilities of their target island and also didn''t know how much deep blue fire there was on the island. Moreover, even if they could get their hands on the deep blue fire, they might encounter attacks from the Bonfire Energy Company on their way back. Chen Qi also gave it some thought; he actually had some conjectures about the island. Usually, the Lamp Keepers of lighthouses were of utmost importance to an island. Lamp Keepers are a versatile role, capable of both offense and support¡ªtheir inherent Lighting Skill, combined with the ''Holy Light Be With You'', a spell commonly used by nuns of the Frostwinter Kingdom, could create an impressive group BUFF. Most Lamp Keepers are adept at both offense and support and are strictly protected by other Transcendents. Therefore, if the Lamp Keeper is killed, it definitely indicates that something unusual has happened. At the same time, the movements of the Snake Father were extremely tense. The route they initially chose, close to the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock, was a particularly dangerous one. That is to say, Blue Fire Island is highly likely to be in some kind of trouble and in urgent need of a Lamp Keeper. This island would need a Lamp Keeper, would need the Snake Father... Chen Qi used the Lighting Skill to brighten the light in his hand: "Melanie, hide the other two ships and keep them as our escape vessels. Then, you guys put on the clothes of the former crew of the Snake Father, and we''ll disguise ourselves as the Snake Father to see if we can get close to the island of Blue Fire." "Disguise as the Snake Father?" Melanie blinked in confusion. "Let''s just try it. Even if we can only disguise ourselves until we reach the shore, we wouldn''t have to endure cannon fire." Chen Qi thought for a moment, donned the Snake Father Cloak, and flicked his finger lightly. According to intelligence, there were currently no Legends on Blue Fire Island. He, along with White Tower Hunters, could definitely make a swift attack and directly seize control of the island. At that moment, a tiny sea snake swam over from the ocean and slowly crawled over to Chen Qi''s beloved snake. Because Snake Father practiced special skills, his head resembled a snake, and he wore the Snake Father Cloak all year round, never showing his true face. Those who saw his face were usually killed by the Snake Father. As a result, many identified Snake Father by his pet rare Qinghai Snake. Melanie was stunned. At this moment, Chen Qi, wearing a dark green cloak, could be mistaken for Snake Father by many if they didn''t observe carefully. "Uh..." sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Melanie nodded her head; she had no better options at the moment. As a sea breeze passed, they could see an island and the dazzling light of a lighthouse at the edge of their vision. Then, Melanie took out two rare Invisibility Cards and picked a remote area of the sea to hide the Ghost ship and the White Tower Hunter. As long as no one passed through this area, the two ships could remain secure. Afterward, Melanie and the others changed into the green uniforms of the pirates from the Snake Father and headed to the distant island. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª With the wind howling again and again, the Snake Father was only five hundred meters from Blue Fire Island''s dock. However, as they approached the island, they were surprised to find that the island seemed to be moving and was emitting significant vibrations. "An earthquake?" Chen Qi frowned. There were no ships at the dock of Blue Fire Island, only two huge bonfires and a group of watchful pirates. There were about fifty people, likely including four Third Rank Transcendents... Chen Qi thought to himself. Their combat power was even superior to those defending the island. They could storm through... Chen Qi concealed his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking technique beneath the cloak, ready for battle at any moment. At that moment, numerous pirates from the Sea God Pirate Group began to move forward. Chen Qi brought the ship to a halt; the Snake Father moored at the shore. Successfully landed and unnoticed... Chen Qi exhaled a long breath. At that moment, Seal, the leader of the Sea God Pirate Group on Blue Fire Island, stepped forward. Holding a lantern, he looked towards Chen Qi on the Snake Father and grumbled, "Snake Father, you actually took such a long time to come back. If this keeps up, we''ll all starve here!" Seal, one of the major captains of the Sea God Pirate Group, practiced a special type of transformation like the Snake Father. "Are you kidding me? We took the most dangerous route!" Chen Qi mimicked the Snake Father''s gruff, muffled voice as he led seven Third Rank White Tower Hunters down from the Snake Father. The moment Seal saw Chen Qi, a flicker of joy passed through his eyes, "How did it go? Did you manage to capture a Lamp Keeper? If we don''t have another Lamp Keeper in a few days, there might not even be one-fifth of us left!" One-fifth... Chen Qi scanned the crowd. Just as he surmised, everyone on the island had faced a severe crisis. Chen Qi took a step forward and said lightly, Read exclusive chapters at My Virtual Library Empire "It took some time, but I got one." Seal smiled and said, "It''s not one of our own people from Sea God Island, right? You know we can''t afford to offend our own Lamp Keepers." Chen Qi returned a smile, "It''s not." Seal revealed two sharp blood fangs with a big laugh, "Well done! Snake Father, you really caught a wild Lamp Keeper. Next, we just need to extract the final Blue Fire, send him to the center of the island for a try, and snatch the thing from that guy''s hands! Then we can set sail again!" Seal clenched his fists, "For this operation, it''s not excessive for Lord Bishop to reward you and me with a Legendary profession card!!" "Indeed..." Chen Qi smiled and then scanned the island again. The island''s defensive forces had completely collapsed. At this point, Seal asked with a smile, "By the way, Snake Father, what about those Second Rank laborers responsible for the digging? Our excavation relies on them." "On the sea, we encountered an accident, ran into people from the Bonfire Energy Company..." As Chen Qi spoke, he moved closer to Seal. Listening, Seal quickly realized something was wrong. Behind the Snake Father were seven Third Rank strong people! To avoid sharing the reward with others, the Snake Father wouldn''t have hired so many Third Ranks. "You..." Seal glared with rage. However, before he could react, dark flames suddenly ignited on Chen Qi''s fist, and he struck a heavy blow to Seal''s abdomen. "Lamp Phase! You''re from the Bonfire Company!!" Seal spat out a mouthful of blood, instantly realizing the situation. To Chen Qi''s surprise, they didn''t resist at all but rather fled the place rapidly. "Damn it!" Seal shouted, "Brothers, we''ve failed. Invoke the deity, let them feel the fear of the divine!" "???" Chen Qi suddenly looked up. As a tremendous horn sounded, the entire island abruptly began to fracture and rise continuously. Chapter 404 The Great Melee! Boom! Boom! Accompanied by chaos, over two hundred pirates stationed on Blue Fire Island poured out of their nests, and the whole scene was in complete disarray. There were other Third Rank Transcendents appearing on Blue Fire Island, and the number of Third Rank Transcendents reached an astonishing eleven. Chen Qi temporarily ignored them and instead lifted his head to gaze at the twelve crimson eyes in the sky. Deep Sea Titans. Twelve Tentacles¡ª "Big BOSS ah¡ª" Chen Qi frowned and took a step back. The ship they arrived on, Snake Father, had been damaged due to the light source. Their current situation was a bit of a mess. Previously, the waterhole beast he encountered was an eyes-level difficulty, and with his current strength, he could easily crush the waterhole beast. But according to the treasure map of the Deep Sea Hunter, the monster in front of them was only two levels higher than the waterhole beast, a hand-level difficulty. Two levels up from a waterhole beast to a world-class BOSS? Chen Qi secretly switched the lantern in his hand for the more powerful Day Lantern. Lighting Skill! The light from the Day Lantern suddenly intensified, and with its enhancement, a small kerosene lamp illuminated the entire dock. As Chen Qi was within the range of the Lighting Skill, he felt his body become more nimble. He had participated in the elimination battle against Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles, a late-game major BOSS, in the gaming forums. The Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles, an ancient species under the deep sea, characterized by having twelve huge tentacles, each with a blood-red Red Moon''s Eye. Moreover, whenever it was reduced to a critical state, it would consume an eye to fully replenish its massive Titan body''s health. That is, it had twelve lives. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In terms of strength, it was even above Legends, a terrifying creature that required multiple Legends and thousands of ships to kill. Chen Qi looked up at the red moon in the sky. This Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles was not the one he was familiar with from the forums; its body was even darker and exuded a strong Shadow Phase presence, and it was clearly afraid of bright light¡ª "Such a strong Shadow Phase presence, is it because of the Red Moon?" Chen Qi thought to himself, after the Red Moon passed, all deep sea monsters had a chance of becoming distorted. And the monster in front of him was very likely a hand-level creature that had been guarding the treasure, mutilated by Deep Sea Hunters, but under the Red Moon, it had regrown its tentacles and turned into a horrific calamity of the Sea of Calamity. Chen Qi raised the lantern, and at the same time, the huge body of the creature was covered with swarms of Shadow Beasts, as it, as an ancient deep sea species, had received power from the Red Moon. Moreover, its Shadow Phase presence had already surpassed the information on its ancient deep sea kind. This was a fallen Shadow Phase Behemoth! Chen Qi could clearly sense that his Deep Sea Affinity, was probably not enough to keep him safe in front of this Deep Sea Titan. The only good news was that this Deep Sea Titan didn''t show any desire to attack humans. It had no interest in killing humans, but like the Shadow Beasts, it disliked light. "The situation is not very good, we have to grab the loot and retreat early..." Chen Qi looked towards the Sea God Pirate Group that was running away. Their primary mission this trip was to rob the Bonfire Energy Company''s equipment and excavate the Deep Blue Fire that was being mined here. Deep Sea Fire could be used to forge a large number of taboo equipment and was also a material for Domain Release, an extremely rare forbidden material. But before that... Chen Qi turned around to look back. He saw the Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles unexpectedly lashed out with one of its enormous twelve tentacles towards him. The head of its tentacle, like a massive hill, fell from the sky, and the ground was oppressed by this pressure, and for a moment, dust flew everywhere. Chen Qi decisively activated Super Sensation, followed by Hound Step''s Instant Step, maximizing his agility. However, contrary to his expectations, the massive tentacle attack recoiled violently upon coming into contact with the Day Lantern''s brightness¡ª Like a human being burned by a high-temperature object, the Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles'' tentacle recoiled fiercely, obediently withdrawing. With the extinguishing of the Lighthouse''s light, the Twelve Tentacles did not continue to attack but obediently lay on top of the mountain, closing its eyes. Without any lights that could be extinguished, it fell back into sleep. "Low desire to attack, extreme fear of bright light, fondness for sleep..." As long as it wasn''t provoked, it appeared to be safe. However, what exactly had provoked it a moment ago? Chen Qi immediately turned his focus onto the fleeing Sea God Pirate Group. At that moment, the leader of the Sea God Pirate Group, Seal, was holding a harp in its mouth. From its mouth, a strange, wailing-like music was emanating. The knowledgeable Melanie immediately said: "Be careful, that''s Venus''s Harmonica, capable of enraging and empowering all Shadow and Sea Beast monsters!" Melanie clenched her teeth; this was a legendary Divine Artifact of the Sea God Pirate Group and now it was in the hands of the pirate captain Seal. Venus''s Harmonica, this guy had an incredibly rare treasure on him... A spark lit up in Chen Qi''s eyes, and his body began exuding dark flames. At this moment, the jovial-looking Seal bellowed: "Darn Bonfire Hunter Group, do you know what mistake you''ve made? You''ve offended the divinity of these seas!" "Wait until we escape; you''ll have no good end! Brothers, play the war song, and let them witness our great escape speed!!" Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire Chapter 405 The Great Melee!_2 Captain Seal snarled threats as he ran towards their large ship hidden in the dark. Under Captain Seal''s order, the pirates immediately retreated. At the moment, Chen Qi and his companions'' Snake Father had been destroyed, and as long as they reached the Seal, the White Tower Hunter Team would fall into a huge crisis! Escape was for a better attack... Captain Seal curved his lips, admiring his own cunning, "Stop that Lamp Keeper!" "Charge!" Chen Qi''s thoughts moved slightly, and he used Hound Step''s Instant Step in rapid succession, weaving through the crowd straight toward their leader, Captain Seal. Why are you giving orders? And you''re a Lamp Keeper, meant to protect us from Shadow Demon attacks as a supporting presence in the fight, so why are you charging to the front... Melanie complained in her heart, but her body obediently followed his command, drawing out the hidden cards from under her armpit. Rain of Thousand Cards! In an instant, countless sharp spinning cards flew like a hail of bullets, knocking down the enemies around Chen Qi. "Well done, Melanie!" With no one else attacking, Chen Qi quickly closed in on the pirate captain Seal and gently touched his Dark Flame Attachment onto the blade. Instant Step Slash! Chen Qi used Instant Step again, appearing in front of Seal, then slashed down hard with both hands holding the sword. "Super Iron Block!" Bang! Captain Seal roared again, his body becoming as hard as steel, gleaming and effortlessly withstanding the strike. The Super Iron Block was an upgraded version of Iron Block, known as the strongest defense shield in the sea and was Seal''s proudly mastered Divine Skill. Captain Seal smirked confidently, "Your energy, you''ve just advanced recently, haven''t you? I happen to be the new leader of this mission, and you dare to challenge me alone! Do you know, my Iron Block, has reached the peak of Third Rank!" Chen Qi didn''t waste words, first a heavy blow with Dark Flame Fist to Seal''s face, then another slash towards Seal''s abdomen. Shadow Blade Slash! In that moment, Seal''s tough abdomen splattered with blood, and he was slashed flying fifty meters away. The Dark Flame Attachment inherently had the effect of reducing defense, perfectly countering such a monotonous skill like Iron Block. Seal rolled on the ground several times, then ran towards their main ship again, "Damn it! Boy, you''ve angered me, just wait until I escape, you''re going to pay!" However, the next second, Seal realized something was amiss, his harmonica had gone missing. "The simpleton trained in Iron Block is indeed not so easy to defeat..." Chen Qi chuckled and glanced at the ''Venus Harmonica'' in his hand. When he had swung his fist at Seal''s face just now, he had relied on Super Sensation to stealthily snatch the harmonica away with an extremely secretive technique. [Venus Harmonica: Attribute: Flower Description: Commissioned by Deep Sea Hunters and crafted by a master to irritate sea beasts, making them feel the pain and hopelessness of being unable to sleep! Effect: By playing the harmonica, a furious song can be played to enrage sea beasts and Shadow Beasts!] Deep Sea Hunters'' treasure! Even able to activate an alarm clock that enrages sea beasts in their sleep? Captain Seal actually possessed such a fine thing... In the face of Captain Seal, Chen Qi pocketed the harmonica. You, you, you... Seal''s eyes flared with rage; this was a Divine Artifact he had barely managed to exchange from the Mysterious Shop, and now, it had been taken from him so easily! In the end, Seal suppressed the rage in his heart and the pain in his body, bellowing, "I have successfully used my dominance to intimidate the Lamp Keeper! Board the ship!" Through the chaos just created, their helmsman had already started the ship''s engine and turned the helm; all they needed to do was board the ship, obtain the Deep Blue Fire, and these mere eight ordinary Third Rank Hunters would be their playthings! Captain Seal took a giant leap, landing on the main ship. Seeing this, the pirates rejoiced; most of them had already boarded the ship, especially their Third Rank Extraordinary Captains. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire Meanwhile, the Second and First Rank Transcendents were blocking Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunters. However, these pirates were like wheat before the White Tower Hunters, being reaped one after another. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One by one, the pirates died under the slashing of the White Tower Hunters. ``` Boom, boom, boom¡ª The main engine of Captain Seal''s flagship was fully preheated. "Captain Seal, we still have a lot of brothers who aren''t on the ship!" Someone yelled urgently. Excluding the five hundred miners, the pirates had a total of two hundred men, but now, only forty had boarded the ship. Captain Seal didn''t hesitate and bellowed out loudly: "Don''t worry, our remaining brothers will definitely be able to pin those guys to the ground and hammer them; they can do it, they are invincible¡ªstart the ship!" Upon hearing this, the pirates on the shore were suddenly shocked: "We can''t do this, Captain!" The situation was extremely tense. Captain Seal''s main ship started up at an incredibly rapid pace and soon, the massive vessel was heading out to sea! These pirates just wanted to run away with the deep blue fire, without any intention of fighting... Chen Qi shook his head and prepared to have the Water Elf stick to the bottom of their ship. "Water Elf, go¡ª" Chen Qi beckoned with a finger. For now, the situation was still within controllable limits. In terms of strength, with two hundred men and eleven Third Rank Transcendents, the Sea God Pirate Group could undoubtedly fight them. However, as long as Chen Qi and his team didn''t reveal their identities, the Sea God Pirate Group would fear reinforcement. Therefore, the Sea God Pirate Group was making a full effort to escape. Just wait for the right moment, Chen Qi thought to himself. However, the very next second, the situation suddenly changed. In front of the smoothly sailing Sea God Pirate Group''s ships, a multitude of cracks appeared instantly, resembling shattered mirrors. Bang! Bang! Bang! Followed by a sharp cracking sound, a portal opened abruptly, and at the same time, a ship ablaze with flames emerged from the fissure, blocking the way of Captain Seal''s vessel. Boom! With a deafening roar, the two ships collided violently amidst the waves, causing both hulls to shake intensely. The ships of Bonfire Energy Company were twice as tall and had already activated their Defense Barriers. Captain Seal''s bow shattered, and items from the deck were thrown into the air by the powerful impact, scattering and creating a cacophony all around. In an instant, the crew of the Seal displayed looks of utmost terror. "What the hell rammed into my ship?" Captain Seal was clearly baffled¡ªhe had never imagined that a Bonfire Energy Company ship, especially the swift Bonfire Exploration, would appear on his escape route. Could this also be within the calculations of the Lamp Keeper? Captain Seal took a deep breath, then focused on what was beneath his feet. A deep blue flame was burning more intensely following the violent collision. Bonfire Energy Company had joined the battlefield. At the bow of the Bonfire Exploration, Captain Blue Fire stood, looking down at the chaos below, and immediately noticed the panicked expressions of everyone, as well as Chen Qi, wearing the Snake Father Cloak. At that moment, Diya glanced over and immediately understood the situation, saying coldly: "Blue Fire, looks like those who want to snatch the deep blue fire aren''t just from the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group. Which little mouse from what power dared to touch Bonfire Energy Company''s cake." Saying this, Diya turned to look at Chen Qi. Chen Qi observed the Bonfire Energy Company ship burning fiercely in front of him and analyzed: "The Space Jump Engine." Logically speaking, without a fixed destination, Bonfire Energy Company shouldn''t have arrived before them. However, for the sake of competing for the deep blue fire, Bonfire Energy Company had deployed a ship equipped with a Space Jump Engine. At this moment, Diya swept his gaze over everyone present and smiled faintly: "You guys are fighting pretty fiercely, but it looks like mere resistance of a rabble. After all, the navy has taken down the reinforcements of the Sea God Pirate Group, and the Black Whale Group''s reinforcements have been completely led away after discovering the traces of the Flower Witch." Diya casually asked: "Manager Blue Fire, who shall we hit first?" Blue Fire looked up at the sky, then swept his gaze over the people on the island and waved his hand: "Everyone." Boom! The very next moment, fifty hunters from Bonfire Energy Company picked up their Magic Bullet Bonfire Guns and unleashed intense fire bombs. In an instant, the entire island''s dock was engulfed in the roar of gunfire! ``` Chapter 406 Molten Armor! Ratatatatata! Bonfire Energy Company''s fifty Hunters constantly shot dazzling firelight from their Bonfire Guns. The sound of gunfire surged like a tidal wave, incessant and relentless! Steel Qi! Chen Qi took a deep breath, and on his arm, he gathered a ring of Steel Qi that resembled black steel, resisting the dense rain of bullets. Bonfire Energy Company''s exploration ship was staffed with the Blue Fire Manager, Supernova Diya, three Third Rank Transcendents, and fifty fully-armed Hunters. In total, there were five Third Rank Transcendents, plus fifty Second Rank Hunters. At first glance, this lineup seemed very weak in the dangerous Sea of Calamity. Normally, Second Rank Transcendents had very little impact on Third Rank Transcendents, but every Second Rank Hunter on the Bonfire Energy Company''s ship was equipped with Bonfire Armor Type Three, powerful armor that could increase base attributes by 70% and bestow various skills like Instant Explosion, fuel ignition, Back Energy, Overload, and more. Mechanical Armor was also the core of Shell Country''s technology. Bonfire Energy Company''s Second Rank Hunters were the elite among their rank and were also supported by the expert Blue Fire Manager and Supernova Diya. Additionally, with Black Rock Mecha, Bonfire Energy Company''s crew could regard everyone present as trash. They showed no mercy towards the White Tower Hunters from the Tower of Books¡ª However, the other party was clearly too reckless... Clutching his lantern, Chen Qi quickly pulled back. They had completely failed to notice the surrounding twelve tentacles and the agitation of the Deep Blue Fire... Chen Qi''s eyes narrowed as flames began to burn atop his body. Fifty Bonfire Energy Hunters and two hundred pirates brawled together, causing utter chaos on the docks, with explosions erupting one after another. Bonfire Energy Company''s goal was clear: they aimed to seize the Deep Blue Fire and subdue all outsiders present! Melanie''s eyes widened; she had not expected that in the eyes of Bonfire Energy Company, they, as Third Rank Transcendents, were simply small mice that could be easily dealt with. "We''re people from the Tower of Books! If you lay a hand on us, Saint White Tower Scribe won''t let you off easily!" Melanie shouted, hoping to intimidate the Bonfire Energy crew with her substantial backing from the Tower of Books. On the ship of the Tower of Books sat a Saint, along with a Legend from the White Tower Federation. The now arrogant and dominant Bonfire Energy Company was in the hands of the Tower of Books like a tiny mouse to be easily crushed. "Saint?" Bonfire Energy Company''s Diya chuckled dryly: "This Witch Sea isn''t exactly conducive to the advancement of Saints, and besides, what value do you, a Third Rank Transcendent, have in the eyes of Saints?" To a Legend, Third Ranks were like ants, and to those centuries-old Saints, Third Ranks were like dust on the ground. And who would mobilize the immense Tower of Books for mere dust? Boom! White Tower Hunter Melanie flicked her finger, and a white array card popped out. Written on the face of the card were the words ''White Tower Advanced Mathematics.'' "Then don''t blame me!" Melanie, no longer hesitating, her eyes turned completely white, and numerous white runes appeared on her body, chanting spells. She flicked her hand violently and threw a white card into the air above her. Above her, the card burst into white light, unleashing a powerful force! "Book Release. Knowledge Card!" In an instant, the entire dock was shrouded in a faint mist centered on the card in the sky, with numerous mutterings of knowledge ringing in everyone''s ears. At the same time, a multitude of frost-riddled white runes emerged from the ground like serpents, firmly restraining all enemies within range. Melanie was a powerful Cardmaker, capable of crafting cards for various situations¡ªher trump cards. The Knowledge Card could directly infuse knowledge into enemies within range, while controlling them with white runes¡ªa very powerful area control technique. At this moment, Captain Seal was flustered and in agony: "Damn it, why is my brain repeatedly echoing a bunch of weird symbols!" The knowledge Melanie chose to inject was her most hated subject¡ªmathematics. This move is effective... Chen Qi thought to himself. Stay connected via My Virtual Library Empire The pirates and Bonfire Hunters were momentarily drowned in a sea of symbols and numbers, unable to extricate themselves. As the captain, Melanie, with a determined look in her eyes, issued her final command: "Everyone, grab the Deep Blue Fire and retreat immediately! This is our last chance!" Their situation was extremely dire. In Melanie''s view, the chance of them getting out alive didn''t exceed 20%. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this point, Melanie finally resembled a captain. Not bad at all... Chen Qi smiled with satisfaction. This large-scale release had created a perfect opportunity to snatch and run. "Understood, Captain!" In an instant, White Tower Hunters shot like shooting stars toward Captain Seal''s position. Aboard that ship, the Deep Blue Fire was certainly hidden. Bang! Alor punched through the deck! Sure enough, beneath Captain Seal''s position, about twenty Deep Blue Fires were stored in special glass bottles. White Tower Hunters immediately began to secure the Deep Blue Fire into their backpack cards. However, contrary to their expectations, the energy contained within the Deep Blue Fire was so special that it couldn''t be stuffed into the backpack cards. But their reactions were quick. They immediately tied the bottles to their hunter''s clothes'' belts and then rushed toward a dark corner. Chapter 407 Molten Armor!_2 Currently, the dock is within the firing range of Bonfire Energy Company, and to escape, they had to take a detour and then delve into the darkness. Bonfire Energy Company and the pirates were controlled, and the White Tower Hunters ran extremely fast, especially the glasses hunter Alor, who carried a full five Deep Blue Fire Bottles, but ran at the forefront of the team. "Think you can run?" Soon, a heavy cannonball burning with fire was fiercely launched in front of glasses hunter Alor, blocking his path. Boom¡ª At this moment, part of Bonfire Energy Company had already completed the injection of the "awakening agent" at the cost of losing memories and charged towards Alor. However, suddenly, a gust of hot wind came through. Diya couldn''t help but smile, "Leave the strongest one for me! No, leave all these White Tower Hunters for me!" Diya had already taken off his coat, revealing the brand-new mechanical armor "Molten" beneath! Its armor was black and gold, with a High Rank Furnace Core emanating scorching heat at the heart, and the two arms were limited products from Steam Hand, the "Blast Steel Hand"! Suddenly, a cold female voice emanated from Diya''s armor, "Energy filled, initiating overload mode!" Whoosh¡ª Meteor Dash! In an instant, twelve air vents on the back of Diya''s armor violently blasted out flames, rushing towards Alor like a falling meteor. "What a joke!" Alor''s face changed dramatically, this person had suddenly exploded with such terrifying speed! Diya had already come to his side, giving a slight smile. Is this one of the seven supernovas reported by the White Dove Newspaper! Moreover, this person ranked sixth among the supernovas! Alor couldn''t even imagine how strong supernovas like Hai Ge, Black Hunter, and Flower Witch were! Diya''s mechanical arm suddenly emitted lava-like scorching sparks, then a massive amount of steam poured out. Boom! "Little hunter, some things, you can''t handle!" Blast Burning Fist! Diya fiercely punched out a straight punch, hitting Alor in the chest, the punch so powerful that it created a fifty-meter-long trail of flame resembling a dragon''s tail in the air. Alor was smashed by the immense force, breaking two trees consecutively until he hit a pitch-black mountainside, forming a deep crater¡ª Meat Cutting Bone Breaking! "What a joke...why, would there be Molten Armor from the craftsmen..." Alor, covered in blood, struggled to stand up, his breastbone already shattered, and the beating of his heart continuously weakening. In the New Day World, the most powerful Thirteen Hunter Groups possess the greatest military force among the nations and stand at the apex of all organizations. And at the pinnacle of Shell Country''s military might, are the "Craftsmen" and "Merchants" hunter groups. And the armor Diya was currently wearing was indeed the standard Molten Armor for Third Rank Transcendents from Shell Country''s "Craftsmen" hunter group! Even as a mechanic, Diya was pressing him to the ground and pounding him while equipped with the Molten Armor! Alor spat out a mouthful of blood, the Diya in front of him, hailing from Steam Hand''s nobility, didn''t need any adventure to have the world''s top taboo equipment, something a regular Third Rank Transcendent like him couldn''t challenge. They were at the same Extraordinary Rank, yet there was an insurmountable gulf between them. Unfortunately, I still haven''t been able to go back for the exam... Alor staggeringly took two steps, wanting to initiate Book Release to buy time for the other team members. However, with a cold look in his eyes, Diya didn''t give him the chance! Overload mode. Meteor Dash! Diya''s steel armor on his back blazed up with scorching fire again, suddenly flashed, and charged to Alor''s front, punching out¡ª Yet, at the moment of impact, Diya''s mechanical eye suddenly sensed a dangerous aura. Out of the darkness, Chen Qi flashed instantly, then threw a punch, hitting the accelerating Diya. Dark Flame Fist! "???" Diya was suddenly shocked. Boom! In an instant, a black flame wave, like a tide, hit Diya in the chest and sent him flying¡ª The tremendous impact caused Diya to roll on the ground for a full ten turns. "Even the heart has been replaced with the Heart of the Melting Furnace..." Chen Qi blew on the black flame in his hand, then slowly drew out Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Chen Qi muttered, "Alor, hand over your Deep Blue Fire to the Water Elf, then leave the battlefield and go heal." Lamp Keeper... Alor''s eyes widened, indescribable emotions surging through him, Lamp Keeper actually faced Supernova Diya alone to save him! At this moment, in his eyes, Chen Qi''s image suddenly became immensely towering. "No, Lamp Keeper, let''s join forces..." Alor struggled to take a step forward. "Get lost!" Chen Qi said coldly, Melanie''s entwining had limited time, and if they wanted to take down this Diya, now was the best opportunity. And now, Alor could only slow them down. "Take care..." Alor clenched his teeth, nodded, handed the five Deep Blue Fire Bottles to the Water Elf, and swiftly fled the area. After being busy for most of the day, he had finally obtained the Deep Blue Fire. Experience more content on My Virtual Library Empire Five Deep Blue Fire Bottles... Chen Qi silently watched the Water Elf holding the Deep Blue Fire, a faint smile on his face. This trip''s primary goal had been achieved, five Deep Blue Fire Bottles should be enough to forge a taboo weapon. But before that, they needed to deal with the bothersome Diya. "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª" Amidst the vast dust, Diya stood up again, his blood-stained blonde hair fluttering in the wind: "Interesting, Lamp Keeper, what''s your name? If you entertain me, we, the Bonfire Energy''s Hunter Group, can make an exception and accept you!" Chen Qi did not reply; he had already figured out that nearly all Diya''s close-range abilities stemmed from the artisan''s Molten Armor. Covering sixty percent of his body, the Molten Armor left almost no weak points except for his head. "Molten. Overload!!" Diya shouted again, sparks continuously flashing within the armor''s pattern, his speed exploding once more! He left behind only several red afterimages at his original position! "Die!!" Diya roared fiercely, arriving in front of Chen Qi, then channeling the high thermal energy of the armor into his fist! Since his arrival in Witch Sea, he had yet to taste defeat! Blast Burning. Volcano! The artisan''s Molten Armor allowed him to deliver a punch that could rival Blade Release! Boom! A flame wave tens of meters high even scorched the rock wall behind Chen Qi. However, the next moment, Diya sensed a hint of danger; his armor''s ''Enemy Detection'' system was warning him of a dangerous creature¡ª S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Why?" Diya was puzzled. The flames dispersed! Steel Qi! Amidst the flames, Chen Qi blocked with both arms, taking the Blast Burning punch head-on, as dark tendrils slowly emerged behind him. Ember Touch. Shadow Weaving. Activate! Something was wrong¡ªafter swinging a punch, Diya decisively chose to distance himself, but in the next second, he realized he was already in the air. Chen Qi''s tendrils behind him had grabbed Diya''s mechanical legs and tossed him upward, Diya spinning endlessly in the air, flipping over dozens of times¡ª In the next second, Diya seized the opportunity to use his armor''s Meteor Dash to regain balance. "The armor is good, shame about the user¡ª" Chen Qi''s right hand grabbed Diya''s disheveled blonde hair. This kind of armor, with its fiery pre-motion before a strike, was simply too easy to defend against with Super Sensation. "You¡ª" Diya clicked his tongue in surprise; he was amazed to find that what held him was not just a hand, but also dark tendrils tightly entwining his thigh. This scene made him think of the sea above, ally of the witch, the Monster Black Hunter! Boom! "Stop¡ª" Diya tried to activate the Melter Core to escape. However, Chen Qi did not give him that opportunity. Boom! Chen Qi kicked with his left leg, then grabbed the opponent''s head, smashing it a meter deep into the scorching rock wall! Then, he suddenly accelerated, pushing Diya along the rock wall for a hundred meters! Bang bang bang bang bang bang! Countless fragments of rock flew! Diya''s head constantly collided with the rock wall, instantly becoming bloodied. The entire hundred-meter-long rock wall was streaked with a fresh red blood trail by Chen Qi¡ª Boom! Finally, at the end of the rock wall, Chen Qi grabbed Diya''s head and fiercely smashed it downward! Boom! The entire ground instantly kicked up a ten-meter radius of dust! "Whew..." Chen Qi exhaled a breath of blood mist, his tendrils behind him continuously writhing. Diya was much weaker than he had anticipated, but his durability was indeed strong. At that moment, emerging from the dust, holding the Deep Blue Fire Bottle, Blue Fire stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Friend, can you let him go?" Chapter 408 Deep Sea Hunters Lake Sword! "Black Hunter." Blue Fire added, his eyes flashing with vigilance and fear. The opponent was one of the supernovas, a man of the Flower Witch, and although not outstanding in combat, he still needed to be cautious. Giving you face... Chen Qi glanced at the white-haired old man in front of him. Hearing this familiar catchphrase, Chen Qi recalled the old man who liked to smoke from the Bonfire Energy Company. Originally a noble''s butler, he had risked his life and spent all his life''s earnings to save a significant noble for his master. Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire He had thought he would receive a Legendary profession card as a reward, but the noble, claiming he was too old, only gave him a lighter. Since then, the old man, Blue Fire, had stopped believing in nobles, joined the Bonfire Energy Company, and headed to the Witch Sea in search of becoming a legend. He, like the Saint Bookman from the Tower of Books, had the catchphrase, "Give me some face," "Stop fighting now!" Later, as it turned out, his face got swollen¡ª Chen Qi thought to himself that in his memory, Blue Fire was a legend, but now he was only Third Rank. It seemed that after this journey, Blue Fire had become a legend. The opponent''s occupation was as a Lamp Phase messenger, skilled in delivering messages and movement technique skills. While his strength wasn''t on par with a supernova, he was still a formidable opponent... Chen Qi''s tentacles behind him squirmed, involuntarily excited to grow larger. Though somewhat strong, in this dark night, with the Shadow of Flame Demon plus the Ember Touch, Shadow Weaving of the Ember Beast in its bloom state! In this dark night, with Blue Fire''s strength, he was no match! The only threat was from the Black Rock Mecha of the Bonfire Energy Company¡ª However, the Black Rock Mecha''s utility was extremely limited, as such a large mecha lacked the ability to hide its presence, and its powerful Spiritual Power Core would be a prime target for the Shadow Beast and the Twelve Touch. As long as he used the ''alarm clock'' he had just obtained from the Deep Sea Hunter, to release a ringing sound again and wake up the Twelve Touch, this Black Rock Mecha would simply be a big nuisance for the Twelve Touch to deal with. "What can you offer?" Chen Qi asked as he stepped on Diya''s head, with his tentacles behind him dancing more excitedly. The next second, Blue Fire raised his hand and threw all five Deep Blue Fire Bottles at Chen Qi: "Black Hunter, to be honest, when we arrived at this lost island, the Black Whale Group''s legend, Dragon Tamer King Jay, had already navigated through the thunderstorm and reached the Sea of Calamity! We''re running out of time, if we keep fighting, both you and I might end up being food for the Thunder Dragon under the Dragon Tamer King." The seven major pirates of the Black Whale Group had already left the Mist Sea and started searching for the Witch Relics and the Flower Witch. Chen Qi thought for a moment. Blue Fire hadn''t lied, but he had deliberately hidden key information, that being the naval support from the Bonfire Energy Company. Moreover, the purpose of his negotiation was not to save Diya. Chen Qi smiled: "Tell me, what do you want to do?" Whoosh, the wind blew, clearing the clouds in the sky and casting faint moonlight, illuminating the lost island. Blue Fire''s white hair fluttered in the wind as he slowly looked towards the center of the island, his old eyes flickering with excitement. Finally seeing it again, Deep Sea Hunter, your legend... Blue Fire stepped on Diya''s head on the ground, excitedly moving forward. At the very center of the lost island was a large lake, and in the center of the lake, a piece of land protruded. In the center of the land, there was a blue Lake Sword, with a faint blue flame still burning on the hilt. Around it, bones were scattered, and five hundred meters from the Lake Sword, there was a special blue ripple. Though it looked nondescript and did not emit any strong spiritual power of a taboo creation, that was the treasure left by the Deep Sea Hunter: Lake Sword. Chen Qi blinked. As expected, this was the treasure buried on the lost island by the Deep Sea Hunter. Deep Sea Hunter, Deep Sea Hunter, could you not come up with some new tricks? Chen Qi could not help but complain. So far, all the treasures he had encountered from the Deep Sea Hunter were carved from the same mold. All the treasures of the Deep Sea Hunter were primarily one thing, they looked so easy to take! But daring to take them was courting death! These skeletons were the strongest proof. Twenty years later, seeing this treasure again, Blue Fire clenched the cigarette in his hand, unable to hide his excitement at this moment, and said to himself, "Black Hunter, the Deep Sea Hunter has died, and that era has passed so long ago that people have forgotten what the Deep Sea Hunter looked like. But in the legends, the Deep Sea Hunter was a being that could dominate the sea. In the barren Witch Sea, only the Ice Witch and the Deep Sea Hunter had once reached a path beyond saints, seeing the Sea Goddess that loitered above the Witch Sea and the Great Whale that came from beyond our world..." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Blue Fire paused for three seconds before continuing, "If we delve into history, the Ice Witch once left behind a Witch''s Coffin, sealing a Saint''s Path. However, in reality, the treasure from the Deep Sea Hunter also leads to a path to sainthood, no, even higher paths¡ª" A path beyond saints... Chen Qi touched his chin, listening with interest. This world did have gods, but unlike most gods, the gods of New Day rarely appeared and responded to the faithful. However, once their taboo was violated, they would immediately execute punishment. After becoming saints, it was possible to violate these taboos. Blue Fire turned his head and glanced at Chen Qi, expecting his surprised expression. This was the information he had fortuitously obtained at the Tower of Books from a Fifth Rank Saint "Recorder." In the eyes of many, the Deep Sea Hunter was merely a legend, at most a saint. Even today''s naval admirals wouldn''t believe that in the barren Witch Sea, where even B-rank rifts were rare, there once existed a being close to a demigod. However, upon hearing this, Chen Qi was not surprised; instead, the tentacles behind him were incredibly excited, growing to a full ten meters in length. As expected of the Black Hunter, the other must also have been a disciple of the Ice Witch, just like the Flower Witch... Blue Fire thought he had figured out Chen Qi''s identity. Chen Qi smiled slightly, "Do you know how to take the Lake Sword?" Blue Fire nodded solemnly, "I once reached the center of the lake and attempted to pull out that Lake Sword, but I failed. Each time I tried to pull it out, the twelve tentacles guarding the island would awaken, and the lake beasts would become frenzied¡ª" Stone Sword... Chen Qi couldn''t help but complain, the Deep Sea Hunter''s way of burying treasures really lacked creativity: "So, what do you want me to do? And how do we split the final treasure?" Blue Fire loosened up his muscles and said with a smile, "To pull out that sword, one must have the insight of either the Lamp Phase or the Blade Phase. In order to pull out this sword, I have gambled my life and strength to switch from the original Blade Phase to the messenger of the Lamp Phase, simultaneously possessing the insights of both the Blade Phase and the Lamp Phase. During the process, I will inevitably be surrounded by the lake beasts." "Black Hunter, I heard that you hunted the Black Pig Shark, a ruthless sea beast slayer. I hope you and the Black Rock Mecha can help me fend off the lake beasts. If we succeed, and there is information about a Legendary Profession Card among the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasures, that information will be mine, including the Lake Sword that aids in deploying one''s Domain¡ªall yours." The other treasures are mine, sounds good but only in hearing... Chen Qi thought and said, "As for the enraged twelve tentacles at the end, we can only rely on our luck?" "Yes, this world is a gamble, and for us scoundrels, without our lives placed on the tradable scale, we can never become legends." Blue Fire picked up another cigarette, put it in his mouth, and took out a lighter to light the cigarette. Puff! Puff! The moment he lit the cigarette, Blue Fire displayed Water Walking and rushed alone towards the lake. And behind him, the Black Rock Mecha also fiercely stepped onto the sea. Chapter 409 Give it back to me! Black Hunter! Blue Fire''s profession was that of a Lamp Phase messenger, and messengers, besides being able to deliver messages, received an enhancement to all their body movement skills! One could say that within the Third Rank professions, the messenger was the one with the most exceptional running ability. Sea walking! Beneath Blue Fire''s feet, bright blue flames blazed as he dashed toward the island''s center with a shocking speed of fifty meters per step. Such speed that in the eyes of a Second Rank Transcendent, it created numerous afterimages. At this moment, as the moonlight scattered down, the surrounding pirates also took notice of Chen Qi and Blue Fire. How come their boss was lying flat on the ground one second, and the next, someone was running towards the center of the lake? Most critically, when had an all-black Hunter appeared on this island? However, more intriguing than that was several thick tentacles writhing behind him. These massive and stout tentacles inevitably brought to mind the Black Hunter, one of the supernovas rated by the Dove newspaper. The White Tower Hunter Team, Bonfire Energy Hunter Team, and the pirates were all plunged into surprise and confusion. "Black Hunter, why is the Black Hunter here!" "Diya, big bro Diya, how did you fall? Get up, get up!" "Damn it, why are there more experts!" "The Black Hunter''s tentacles are so huge, I love it~" "Do you think I can ask him for an autograph from the Flower Witch?" "Eh? Where did this Black Hunter come from, and where did our Lamp Keeper captain go?" While all three factions were astonished, they continued to brawl amongst each other. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi ignored the murmurs of the crowd as he stepped on Diya again. With Diya defeated, other Third Rank Transcendents would not dare to approach him lightly. The real key was this old man, Blue Fire. Blue Fire had sought his cooperation partly for his help and partly to avoid conflict with him. Ultimately, everything that had just transpired was only Blue Fire''s side of the story. If there was a one-time large-scale destructive relic within the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure, then everything would be overturned. Chen Qi could not let Blue Fire simply take possession of the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure... Chen Qi inhaled deeply, instructing the Water Elf behind him, "Number one, cast the Illusion Technique and keep an eye on the bottle of Deep Blue Fire; I''m going to play around on this lake first." Chen Qi also performed sea walking, fiercely stepping onto the lake surface, then executed Instant Step, sprinting across the sea like a pitch-black afterimage. And the moment he set foot on the lake surface, Blue Fire also stepped past the ''Trial Line'' set up by the Deep Sea Hunter. Instantly, a gale swept across the lake without warning, and the calm lake surface seemed to be violently stirred by an invisible hand, abruptly losing its tranquility. Waves began to surge, small ripples at first, but quickly they merged into towering waves, and underneath the lake, countless sea beasts, like starving wolves, charged toward Chen Qi''s location. You''re really coming... Blue Fire turned back for a glance at Chen Qi, his eyes filled with excitement. The next moment, a ten-meter-long Lake Alligator with Third Rank power broke through the surface of the water, snapping at Blue Fire. Boom! A Black Rock Mecha, with a Blast Burning Flash, lunged forward, blowing up the alligator''s head and sending flesh and blood flying. And in the instant the alligator''s head exploded, five massive Lake Alligators surged up again, biting onto the entire body of the Black Rock Mecha. With the cover of the Black Rock Mecha, Blue Fire successfully reached the center of the island. "Twenty years of planning¡ª" Old man Blue Fire stepped across bones, looking down at the Lake Sword by his feet, his hands trembling continuously. He had been yearning for the treasure beneath the Lake Sword for a full twenty years; today, he finally saw it! But before that, he still had one thing to do. That was to use Chen Qi on the lake as bait to attract the sea beasts and the attack of the twelve tentacles. No, everyone on this island, including the Sea God Pirate Group who got the excavation equipment for the Deep Blue Fire, served as my decoys! Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire All beings are merely bait! Thinking thus, Blue Fire pulled out a deep blue smoke bottle and tossed it toward Chen Qi''s position. Soon, the bottle burst with a bang, forming a unique blue smoke over the lake. "Feast, feast, those are precious Hunter Bodies, you beasts of the lake¡­" Afterward, he turned back to look at Chen Qi, "Black Hunter! Next up, I''m going to start pulling!" Blue Fire held the cigarette in his mouth, using his calloused hands to excitedly grip the hilt of the Lake Sword. Boom! His right hand clenched the hilt tightly, his fingers turning white with the effort, as veins on his tanned skin bulged like meandering rivers. "Rise!" With a low roar from him, all the muscles in his body instantly tensed, as if countless steel cables were intertwining under his skin, bursting with astonishing power. His entire body seemed to transform into a volcano on the brink of eruption, releasing all the accumulated energy in an instant. Bang! It appeared as if countless faint glimmers of light were flickering and breaking between the sword blade and the stone wall. Finally, the old sword was slowly drawn halfway out by the old man! And in that moment, the earth shook and the mountains roared! Every sea beast in the lake was awakened and went into a frenzy! Numerous lake beasts, ignoring the sword-drawing Blue Fire, charged towards Chen Qi like a tidal wave, agitated. Moreover, the twelve tendrils in the sky had no response! "Thanks a lot, Black Hunter¡­" Watching this scene, Blue Fire was overjoyed. He increased his strength, channeling all his Spiritual Power into drawing the sword! Pull! Pull! Finally, with a crisp snapping sound! The Lake Sword was completely pulled out, its liquid-like blade under the moonlight flickering with bright moonshine. And beneath the Lake Sword, a small treasure chest was hidden. "God bless me!" Blue Fire took a deep breath, bent down, and picked up the treasure chest of the Deep Sea Hunter. And with the Lake Sword fully drawn, the entire island was already shaking violently, and the sea beasts in the lake had fallen into utter madness. These terrifying sea beasts even posed a threat to everyone on the island. The only silver lining was that the Deep Sea twelve tendrils, due to their abnormality, had not reacted at all. The Deep Sea twelve tendrils just wanted to sleep. "Lucky me, encountering the Black Hunter. Black Hunter, I will remember you for helping me step onto the path of legend¡­" Exhausted, Blue Fire held the Lake Sword and gently stepped onto the surface of the water. Boom! In the next instant, a massive wave engulfed Blue Fire''s figure. Blue Fire was unconcerned. With the Black Rock Mecha on his side, plus his movement technique, these sea beasts posed no threat to him. And the next second, a glint of light suddenly flashed in Blue Fire''s eyes. Lamp''s inspiration! His Lamp''s inspiration saw an ill omen, saw a monster in the endless night, slaughtering all his subordinates from the Bonfire Energy Hunter Team! Blue Fire turned around in fright and bellowed: "Behind!" Shadow Blade Slash! Too late¡­ Chen Qi emerged from the waves, slicing off Blue Fire''s sword-holding right arm with one strike and snatching the Lake Sword into his own hands. Instant Step! Blue Fire, forsaking his arm, instantly moved back with a flash, decisively retreating, looking at Chen Qi with shock, anger, and jealousy. "Give it back!" Bent over, Blue Fire gritted his teeth and roared, his face contorted like a demon. Boom! Boom! Boom! At this moment, the battle on the shore had already been decided. The Hunter Group from Bonfire Energy Company had initially overcome the Sea God Pirate Group and the White Tower Hunter Team. To protect their captain, fifty Armored Hunters, along with ten Annihilation Cannons from Bonfire Energy Company, all aimed directly at Chen Qi on the surface of the lake. [You have obtained the Deep Sea Hunter''s Domain relic¡ªLake Sword.] Chen Qi glanced at the ordinary-looking stone sword in his hand and smiled, saying: "Thanks!" Blue Fire couldn''t contain his emotions any longer and frantically cried out: "Give it back! Listen, Black Hunter, the Annihilation Cannon has already targeted you! Even if you escape now, we have the Navy''s assistance; they will arrive at the battlefield in five minutes. Opposing the Navy and Bonfire Energy Company, your death is certain! Absolutely certain!!" Chen Qi exhaled a breath of vitality, then gave a slight smile. It was time to end this farce. Twelve tendrils, time to wake up! Chapter 410 Hand of Residual Fire! Open! Click! Click! The hunters of the Bonfire Energy Hunter Team hurriedly loaded their most powerful Heavy Bombs. The Bonfire Hunter Group was a professionally trained hunter team that had been involved in the battles of many Grade C rifts and faced countless twisted, brutal, and terrifying monsters. However, as a breeze passed by, a piercing fear crawled into everyone''s hearts like worms. In the darkness, with a crackling sound from behind Chen Qi, fourteen dark extensions that served as arms of the Dark Fire emerged, revealing their new form. Each arm was agile, powerful, sharp, thick, and pitch black! Dark-colored flames continuously burned on the arms, and as the fourteen arms converged, Chen Qi, at this very moment, resembled a many-handed weaver from the Edge World. "Monster¡­" In the pitch-black darkness, the Bonfire Hunter Group even felt as if they were facing a BOSS! In the distance, the White Tower Hunters, bundled up from severe injuries, watched the scene in a daze. Perhaps there was a turn of fortune for them, being surrounded by the Bonfire Hunter Group? Could it be the Black Hunter¡­ Melanie blinked, as if awakening from a dream. Chen Qi opened his eyes, bloodshot, and focused on the small treasure box in the left hand of the Blue Fire old man. The flesh implants that could drive one mad¡­ The Blue Fire old man''s hands trembled slightly as he lit another cigarette for himself. What''s going on? This darkly colored flesh implant, could it be the taboo equipment that a Third Rank Transcendent should possess? Where did you get this? Suppressing numerous doubts in his heart, Blue Fire exhaled a bloody puff of smoke: "Don''t be afraid! Our backs are to the naval battleships, and not a single Third Rank Transcendent can escape from the naval fleet''s encirclement! We will be victorious! Fire!" Puff! The hunters from the Bonfire Hunter Group each loaded their bonfire magic bullet guns, scalding energy gathering in the barrels, then firing in unison¡ª Puff! Puff! For a moment, the dim night sky lit up with countless bullets, thousands of heavy burning Heavy Bombs shot out like a meteor shower! Every Heavy Bomb caused a massive explosion upon hitting the target! This was the Bonfire Hunter Group''s dedicated strategy for combatting giant monsters! A meteor shower fell! The entire island instantly plunged into a sea of explosive fire! The warriors from the Bonfire Energy Hunter Team continuously fired their heavy weapons, sparks of intense flame bursting forth amidst the successive explosions, their confidence growing! Having lost the Lake Sword, I cannot lose the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure box as well¡­ Taking advantage of the sea of flames, the Blue Fire old man sprinted towards the shore with all his might. However, the next moment, the high-heat Hand of Residual Fire shot out from the sea of fire in an instant, striking Blue Fire''s face¡ª Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire Bang! Blue Fire''s facial bones broke with a crack, and the burning cigarette was forcibly driven into his throat! The force was so overwhelming that he could only awkwardly roll backward to barely avoid the attack. "Increase firepower! Find a way to hold out for three seconds!" Blue Fire roared, directing his gaze towards the Black Rock Mecha on the open sea. Bang! Bang! Bang! The firepower of fifty heavy guns was extremely fierce. Ember Hand. Shield! Chen Qi bent his form, and the fourteen Hands of Residual Fire interlocked behind him, forming a massive Shadow Wall. The Heavy Bombs simply could not penetrate the defense of the Dark Fire Hand. With the formidable capabilities of the fourteen hands, paired with the night''s monster and the Dark Flame Fist''s burning resistance, Bonfire Energy''s burning bullets posed very little threat to him. In the meantime, someone shouted: "Do not retreat! We are the fifty-strong Elite Hunter Group!" While defending, Chen Qi waited quietly. Fifty well-equipped enemies were too many for a Transcendent with two hands, but for Chen Qi, with sixteen hands, it was just right. Hoo¡ª Click¡ª The Bonfire Hunter Group ran out of bullets and entered the reloading phase. Hoo¡ª Fourteen Hands. Lash! Smack! Smack! Smack! In an instant, the fourteen Hands of Dark Fire made a slapping motion, then fiercely slapped down. The members of the Bonfire Hunter Group were struck, thrown into disarray, tumbling over each other! Ember Hand. Blossom, the Second Rank of Ember Touch¡ª This was the Legendary taboo equipment from combining the Hand of Residual Fire, Ember Touch, with a large number of rare legendary Shadow Phase materials! This caliber of bullets was still unable to break through the defense of the Ember Hand. Chen Qi moved swiftly through the night, feeling the powerful functions of his body before setting his sights on the escaping Blue Fire. At that moment, Blue Fire, squatting down, clutched the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure chest tightly in his left hand, having already lost the Lake Sword, he couldn''t afford to lose this treasure box as well! Chen Qi took an Instant Step, arriving before Blue Fire. But to his surprise, the squatting Blue Fire not only didn''t retreat but slowly raised his head with a smile: "Black Hunter, tonight, is luck on my side¡ª" Blue Fire quietly looked toward the twelve limbs of the Black Rock Mecha in the sky! He and Diya had specifically crafted the Black Rock Mecha as a huge shield to counteract an assault from the twelve limbs. However, tonight, with such a great commotion, the twelve limbs of the island remained inactive. The twelve limbs, which should have caused chaos, fell silent. The lack of reaction from the twelve limbs meant their ultimate weapon, the Black Rock Mecha, would be the best weapon against the Black Hunter. Boom¡ª With a strong gust of wind, the fifteen-meter-tall Black Rock Mecha appeared behind Chen Qi, accumulating energy and forming a punching pose¡ª Blue Fire jumped backwards to gain distance. "Goodbye, Black Hunter! You will become an indelible merit of our Bonfire Hunter Group!" Chen Qi turned around expressionlessly, looking up at the huge shadow looming over him. Boom! The Black Rock Mecha, stained with crocodile blood, awakened like a giant beast, swinging its fists that seemed capable of shaking mountains. Blast Rock. Mountain Fire Fist! Chen Qi didn''t hesitate, as the twisted black hand behind him clenched fiercely, quickly forming the posture of his Dark Flame Fist attack. "Fourteen Moves. Thousand-Fold Dark Flame Fist!" Boom! Boom! Boom! Each blow came with a deafening roar as a hundred punches streamed continuously, like a sudden, violent storm. For a moment, Chen Qi''s Dark Flame Fist and the Black Rock Mecha''s Blast Punch clashed against each other. The battle between the two set off a huge gale, and in an instant, dust billowed and heat waves surged. Blue Fire watched from a distance, blocking the heat with both hands, unable to believe what he was seeing. Although the Black Rock Mecha was already damaged, the Black Hunter was actually managing to hold his own against it, if only briefly! If he won the fight, the flesh implants would be mine... Blue Fire glanced again at the Deep Sea Hunter Treasure Box on his left arm and gritted his teeth, "Cannon operator, fire up the Funeral Cannon for me! Fire at both the Black Rock Mecha and the Hunter!" The gunner aboard the Bonfire Exploration looked shocked: "Manager, if we fire, the Black Rock Mecha will be scrap!" The Black Rock Mecha, a creation of Shell Country''s Steam Hand, was a General-level Mecha that Mechanic Diya had obtained through his noble status. If the Black Rock Mecha were destroyed, their superiors would surely punish them. Blue Fire''s gaze grew cold: "Are you telling me how to do my job?" "..." Blue Fire ordered the cannon to fire; after all, it wasn''t his Mecha. Boom! The Bonfire Exploration charged up energy, its entire vessel becoming like a searing iron; the cannon spouted dazzling flames, accompanied by a deafening roar, and a Funeral Bomb enveloped in raging flames shot across the sky, straight towards the Black Hunter and the Mecha. The Funeral Bomb disintegrated in mid-air, turning into a scorching flame tornado, turning the whole island a brilliant red. Boom! A sea of fire swept over everything. Chen Qi and the Mecha were buried in the vast inferno. And everyone''s gaze was irresistibly drawn to this sweltering sea of fire. "The Black Hunter..." From a distance, Melanie''s eyes flashed with bewilderment as she struggled to bandage herself. The other White Tower Hunters were also excitedly waiting for the outcome of the battle. Chen Qi''s attack had bought them time. But by the time they had finished fighting the other Third Rank members of the Bonfire Hunter Group, they were already gravely injured. If Chen Qi was defeated, then as participants in this action, the consequences for them White Tower Hunters as accomplices were unthinkable. If the Bonfire Hunter Group had a heart, they could become prisoners, and the Tower of Books might even pay to ransom them. Should the Bonfire Hunter Group show no mercy, they might be sold to legendary collectors from Shell Country, becoming playthings in someone else''s display case, or food for the table for the Legendary Cup Seer, the Glutton, or even caught the eye of a Flower Phase Trainer becoming toys... For many legends and nobles, a Third Rank Transcendent was nothing more than a tasty ingredient, a resource for advancement. "Can we win?" Doubt arose in the hearts of the seven White Tower Hunters. Not only them, but others on the island¡ªthe Sea God Pirate Group pirates, Bonfire Energy Hunter Team hunters¡ªhad come to a tacit halt in their attacks, awaiting the final result. A minute later, the sounds of punching winds in the sea of fire gradually ceased and everything slowly calmed. Boom! The next second, the back of the Black Rock Mecha, burning with intense flames, appeared at the edge of the inferno. Blue Fire smiled: "Truly a General-level Mecha, the winner is..." But before they could cheer, Blue Fire noticed four black arms firmly grasping the Black Rock Mecha''s limbs¡ª Something was wrong! Boom! Shadow Release. Shadow of the Flame Demon! S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi, aflame with Dark Fire, emerged from the sea of fire, then kept running. The once mighty Black Rock Mecha was now like a meteor hammer in Chen Qi''s firm grasp, dragged along the ground, then smashed down¡ª Boom! The Black Rock Mecha carved a vast furrow in the ground, members of the Bonfire Hunter Group were flung into the air and fell heavily to the ground, kicking up dust, and wails of agony rose. And old Blue Fire''s eyes widened incredulously: "Flame Demon Release!" Bang! The next second, the Black Rock Mecha came down like a massive boulder from the sky, smashing towards Blue Fire and behind him the Bonfire Exploration. Boom! A deafening crash as the Black Rock Mecha''s huge body struck the deck of the ship hard, instantly crushing the deck and shaking the whole ship with its impact. Seawater poured through the broken hole, mingling with the flames on board, painting a doomsday-like scene. "My ship¡ª" Blue Fire turned around in shock, his Third Rank Transcendent subordinates severely injured by the White Tower Hunters, and many more by the Black Hunter. So much so that just now, no one on the Bonfire Exploration had activated the Defense Barrier. Blue Fire clenched his teeth, his left hand holding tightly to his treasure box, unwilling to let go. But having depleted so much Spiritual Power by pulling out the Lake Sword, he had completely lost his composure. Defeat... Sensing danger, Blue Fire hurriedly turned back. Bang! The next instant, a burning foot extended from the darkness, stomping down heavily on his face and pinning it to the hard ground. The back of Blue Fire''s head cracked, a sharp pain jolted through him. Despite the pain, he still struggled to hold onto the treasure box, bellowing: "Lamp release¡ª" Too late... Chen Qi was expressionless, the burning Dark Fire like the face of a malevolent spirit, and the four Ember Hands behind him pinned Blue Fire down to the ground as effortlessly as pressing down a flailing fish. Under the overwhelming force of the Ember Hand, Blue Fire struggled powerlessly. Then Chen Qi''s muscles tensed, he grabbed Blue Fire''s remaining left arm and yanked it upwards. Pull! Chapter 411 Requesting Support Bang! The arm of the old man with Blue Fire was violently ripped from his body by Chen Qi, while the treasure chest in his hand was also elegantly caught by a Dark Fire Hand that emerged from behind Chen Qi, within the darkness. "Thank you, now get lost." The black flames on Chen Qi''s face slowly dissipated. My treasure chest, the chest of the Deep Sea Hunter... The old man with Blue Fire couldn''t believe it; he could only move his lips in despair: "Lamp phase. Space Flash¡ª" Boom! Beneath Chen Qi''s feet, the body of the old man with Blue Fire burst into lightning, then disappeared in an instant, flashing over to the Burning Bonfire Exploration, he desperately looked towards Chen Qi. The Space Flash, a trademark move all Lamp Keepers must learn, is essentially a teleportation within a hundred meters. At this moment, the old man with Blue Fire didn''t continue to flee; he had lost his senses, staring blankly at Chen Qi, his desire told him he must retrieve the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, yet his instincts warned him to stay away from this monster, this burning creature. For a time, he took one step forward and then one back, creating a comical sight. The flames diminished, and the smoke slowly cleared. The Third Rank Transcendent of the Bonfire Energy Hunter Team was severely wounded in combat with the White Tower Hunter, the pirates of the Sea God Pirate Group had already lost the power to resist, and the ranks of the Bonfire Hunter Group had been overturned by Chen Qi, while the numerous miners on the island only dared to watch from a distance. Now, the entire island was in shambles; no one could subdue the monster before them. The Bonfire Hunter Group was running; they could only hope for the navy''s help. [You have received the small treasure chest of the Deep Sea Hunter¡ª] The Hand of Dark Fire behind Chen Qi made an elegant gesture, placing the small chest covered with a bit of seaweed into his hand. "Huff..." Chen Qi took deep breaths, and with each breath, the pain in his body gradually subsided, and the scorching dark flames on his body dissipated with the wind. "Finally got it..." Chen Qi looked towards the distant old man with Blue Fire, and the fleeing Bonfire Hunter Group. The bloom state of the Hand of Residual Fire was in itself a very powerful release, and the Shadow of the Flame Demon was also a release that highly strained the body. The combination of two releases had almost drained his body''s limits in those brief few minutes. Chen Qi canceled the Shadow of Flame Demon and the bloom state of the Hand of Residual Fire; the dark flames on his body vanished, and the Hand of Dark Fire returned to its sleek tentacle form. However, fortunately, the most important things in this battle were the two treasures of the Deep Sea Hunter, the Lake Sword, and the small treasure chest; he had gotten them already. Chen Qi firmly held the Lake Sword in his hand to inspect it. Under the moonlight, the hilt of the sword was carved with a flame pattern, while the blade itself was battered and worn, as if it had been weathered by the sea for thousands of years. [Lake Sword: Nature: Ice, Lamp Equipment Type: Domain-related item Description: ??? Effect: After consumption, you will receive a massive inspiration boost, obtain a special spiritual power origin, deep sea resistance, and, furthermore, after consumption, your Domain-related releases will be enhanced. Note: The equipment is protected with Lamp''s ciphertext; the full effects can only be deciphered after breaking the code.] "Lamp''s ciphertext..." Chen Qi blinked. But from the known information alone, this was already a Divine Artifact. Firstly, there was the boost to the spiritual power origin, which meant an improvement to all moves, and such an enhancement to the spiritual power origin was often only obtainable through ascension. Beyond that, deep sea resistance was a very rare resistance, which could protect him from certain special attacks of high-rank Sea Beasts and allow him to survive underwater. However, the most important was the last effect¡ªthe enhancement of Domain-related releases. This meant that at the Third Rank, or at the early stage of a Legend, he could use Domain releases. This was somewhat akin to the Witch Relics, no, to be precise, perhaps even stronger than the general Witch Relics. After all, Witch Relics had the rigid condition of ''only usable by witches''. A real treasure. But what does consumption mean? Can this sword be eaten? Chen Qi was puzzled. If it could be consumed, he wondered if his Soul Seasoning would be effective. Regardless, it was undoubtedly a treasure. Controlling Domain Release at the Third Rank Transcendent could even rival a Legend, and a Legend with Domain-related relics would become even stronger. Quite a good treasure, Deep Sea Hunter... Chen Qi stored the Lake Sword into his backpack card. Then, Chen Qi looked at the small treasure chest. On this mottled treasure chest, a faint image appeared, of a Hunter hunting a Great Whale. Chen Qi tried to open it, but found that this treasure chest also had a special encrypted lock. "Can I only wait to look at it after I go back..." Chen Qi put the small treasure chest into his backpack card. At that moment, suddenly, a pair of dexterous hands pressed on the tentacles on his back. "Lamp Keeper, no, Mr. Black Hunter, can I touch your tentacles, do you have a sense of touch?" "Um?" Chen Qi turned around, having used an excessive amount of strength, he actually had not noticed the situation behind him. Behind him, the little fangirl Ma Li was excitedly stroking his tentacles with an excited expression on her face. The White Tower Hunter and the Water Elf, holding a bottle filled with Deep Blue Fire, came up to his side. Ma Li, you actually dared to touch it... Melanie was especially shocked, lowering her head and looking at Chen Qi in horror. In her eyes, Chen Qi was no longer the gentle, needy Second Rank Transcendent from before, but a monster who could pin them to the ground and hammer them. He was the Hunter of the Flower Witch, the supernova above the sea! Melanie couldn''t believe it, she now suspected that Chen Qi was able to hide his Third Rank Spiritual Power Field and control himself as a Second Rank. You must know, it is extremely difficult to disguise a Spiritual Power Field, and if one forcibly does so, it can cause irreversible damage to the body. What''s more, she was a skilled hand at Spiritual Power Detection! The Black Hunter''s level of concealment was terrifying... Melanie couldn''t help but recall the scene where she teased Chen Qi, the more she thought about it, the more frightened she became. Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire The Black Hunter wouldn''t seek revenge, right...? Melanie swallowed a gulp of water and patted little Ma Li''s butt, signaling her to stop. Little Ma Li, seeing Chen Qi turn around, not only did not stop, but touched even more vigorously: "Mr. Black Hunter, your tentacles are really smooth~" Will you stop already... The other six White Tower Hunters shakily looked towards little Ma Li. Quite comfortable... Chen Qi didn''t refuse. Although the flesh implants were just equipment, they were connected to his nerves, and this feeling of the tentacles being caressed was quite comfortable. To be precise, it was extremely comfortable. Melanie said with a gentle tone: "Little brother, no, big brother, no, Captain Black Hunter, we have already got all the Deep Blue Fire Bottles on the pirate ship, a total of fifty!" Chen Qi glanced over. The Deep Blue Fire was also all in hand, this trip could be deemed a huge harvest. But, the next problem was coming... Chen Qi looked towards the shore at the Bonfire Exploration. Melanie also looked towards the shore, tremblingly saying: "Captain Black Hunter, as expected, the navy warship will be here soon, how should we escape, should we take the ship, or use the small lifeboats?" Although they had achieved a complete victory on the island, at the end of the day, they were still isolated and weak. And now that their combat power had been exhausted, once the navy arrived, they would have no chance of victory. Chen Qi didn''t reply, touching his chin and quietly looking towards the shore where the Bonfire Exploration burned. At this moment, on the Bonfire Exploration, Diya, who had a concussion, struggled to push open the door of the communications room. In the dim communications room, a communications officer was frantically calling the navy warship on the Eye of Long Voyage phone. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Diya arrive, the communications officer urgently said: "Lord Diya, Lord Diya, you''re still alive, Lord Diya, you must save us from the Black Hunter..." The defeat of the Bonfire Hunter main force cast a shadow of despair over the entire ship. "Go!" Diya, with blood streaming down his head, forcefully pushed the communications officer aside and took over the Eye of Long Voyage phone. Ding-a-ling! The phone connected. Diya anxiously said: "Listen, navy on the other side, we''ve encountered one of the supernovas, the Black Hunter, we need support, speed up, send out your strongest Third Rank Transcendent, fully support us!" "The Black Hunter?" On the other end of the phone, a voice came through, perplexed and surprised. Hearing this voice, the frightened corners of Diya''s mouth gradually formed a smile, that voice belonged to someone he knew. One of the supernovas, a monster from Bei Country Royal University, Hunter An. Chapter 412 Chen Qi, Dont Die Sea of Calamity. Upon the rolling black waves, the flag of the Storm Hammer fluttered in the gusting wind. Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire A massive Navy warship was slowly sailing through the turbulent sea, heading towards their destination. At present, they weren''t far from their destination. The lengthy voyage at sea, the calamities they encountered along the way, had the Navy men clad in Storm Hammer uniforms clustered on both sides of the warship, full of a desire for battle. They had sailed these seas for too long and always returned without success. They were desperate for a battle filled with glory and riches. And without a doubt, those despicable and cruel pirates of the Sea God Pirate Group and the precious Deep Blue Flame were their primary targets! To obtain the latest situation on the island, numerous Navy men crowded outside the communications room, leaning on the walls, awaiting news. Just now, the Eye of Long Voyage from the Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship had sent a piece of heavy news. "Is there still a need for us anywhere?" Navy Admiral Cotton with his bushy sideburns and rugged appearance muttered. It was known that although the Bonfire Exploration was just a small exploration ship, it was staffed with an abundance of personnel, among them was one of the supernovas, Diya, as well as a General-level Mecha from Steam Hand. At the same time, according to the news, the support for the Sea God Pirate Group had already been taken down by their commander, Bai Ou. That is to say, even if their Navy warship arrived at Blue Fire Island, they would most likely return without any success, only to watch the Bonfire Exploration enjoy their feast. Although hoping for one''s comrades to be defeated was something shameful and a disgrace to the Navy, at this moment, Navy Admiral Cotton still couldn''t help secretly hoping: "Bonfire Exploration, don''t win by too much! Even if you leave just some small resisting pirates, let us have a taste of the soup!" Navy Admiral Cotton pressed his ear against the wall of the communications room, anxiously awaiting news from the Bonfire Exploration. "Don''t hope for the Bonfire Exploration to lose, the Bonfire Exploration can''t afford to lose." A young journalist with blonde hair and blue eyes, holding a camera, saw through Cotton''s thoughts and bluntly said. "I am Navy, how could I hope for the Bonfire Exploration to lose, moreover, the Bonfire Exploration has Diya, how could it possibly lose¡­" Cotton, his face blushing, raised his head and retorted eagerly. "Is that so?" Journalist Pelu took her camera and snapped a picture of Cotton''s expression. However, before the two could argue further, they heard the communications room broadcast an astonished mention of "Black Hunter". Black Hunter! He was one of the topmost wanted criminals of the Navy, second only to legends! Bang! At that moment, a young Navy man, unable to control his emotions, pushed open the door of the communications room. However, faced with this rash act by the Navy man, the senior Navy officers in the communications room did not voice any criticism. Every one of them listened seriously to the message coming from the wireless communication device, Eye of Long Voyage. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi, somewhat bewildered, asked urgently: "Could you repeat that? Are you sure it''s Black Hunter?" From the wireless communication device, Eye of Long Voyage, came Diya''s anxious voice: "Listen, I''m saying this one last time! Black Hunter and White Tower Hunter have together defeated our Bonfire Exploration; we need reinforcements! We have encountered a monster, have been severely defeated, the Third Rank Transcendents are either seriously injured or dead, the ship is destroyed, we need reinforcements, if no reinforcements come, all of the Deep Blue Flame! It will all fall into the monster''s hands! Hurry with the reinforcements!" After finishing speaking, Diya on the other end of the phone took out a bright red blood-colored syringe and inserted it into her right arm. Defeat¡­ The senior Navy officials and Chen Qi couldn''t help but turn pale with shock. This was completely beyond their expectations! The ship was destroyed, all the Third Rank Transcendents were defeated, this could be described as a complete and utter rout. What exactly had happened on Blue Fire Island? Hearing this message, a senior Navy officer immediately raised his hand, signaling everyone on the ship to switch from their original slow navigation to maximum speed navigation. Chen Qi put away the unease on his face: "We will reinforce immediately, can I ask, how are the other Third Rank Transcendents at sea?" It was known that Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunters had already landed on the island. However, at this moment, the panicked voice of a communications officer came through the radio: "Save us! The Black Hunter we''ve encountered is a monster full of arms and tentacles, the other Third Ranks might have already met with disaster!" Met with disaster... An was deeply concerned about Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunters, and once again asked: "According to the latest news received by our navy, there''s still a ship of White Tower Hunters in the Sea of Calamity, with many Third Ranks. How are they?" "This, this, I''ll go check..." At this moment, the short-haired communications officer hurriedly turned off the light, then carefully crawled to the window and stuck his head out to observe the Black Hunter through the window. In the distance, within the darkness, Chen Qi''s figure was painted black, posed like a flame demon, covered with the Dark Fire Hand, resembling a spider''s terrifying form. Fear had completely crushed the communications officer. Coupled with some speculative reports from the Witch Times, this Bonfire Energy communications officer could already imagine the horrific scene of being toyed with and tortured by the Black Hunter. He poked his head out and caught a blurred glimpse of Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunters together, with one tentacle touching the head of a White Tower Hunter. He only looked for half a second, then immediately withdrew his head. The stress of long voyages, the roar of the cannons, the fear, unease, and irritability made the communications officer dare to look only once. The normal sight of Chen Qi''s usual tentacle touching little Ma Li''s head had twisted swiftly into a terrifying image in his mind. The Black Hunter was using a tentacle to devour a White Tower Hunter''s head! He picked up the phone tremblingly and said: "Navy Sir, I just took a glance, those White Tower Hunters you mentioned have been controlled by the Black Hunter, reduced to his playthings, they can only huddle fearfully around the Black Hunter, at his mercy to be slaughtered! Navy Sir, I beg you, save us! Otherwise, we''ll be the next." "..." Hearing the trembling voice of the communications officer, An couldn''t help but sweat coldly. The White Tower Hunters and Chen Qi had been controlled by the Black Hunter. With Chen Qi''s stubborn nature, he wouldn''t have been caught by the Black Hunter and, killed, would he? Nevertheless, even if Chen Qi had not been killed, he most likely would be firmly controlled by the other party. From An''s perspective, the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch had always been terrifying figures of the sea. Reports from the navy and some third-rate newspapers portrayed Flower Witch Fen as enjoying using humans as fertilizer and whipping them. And the Black Hunter was an even more elusive and terrifying being with tentacles. The two were known as the dark and light scourges of the Witch Sea. Previously, when the Black Hunter disappeared, there were strange reports that he had been whipped to death by the sadistic Flower Witch, which now seemed to be pure rumors. But given that the Flower Witch hailed from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, it was very possible she liked some strange play. Chen Qi wouldn''t have been caught by the Black Hunter, and then given to the Flower Witch to be bound and tormented by her, would he? Damn it, why does my imagination have to be so vivid! An quickly shook her head, calming down. Right now, the most important thing was to hasten their arrival at Blue Fire Island and then intercept the Black Hunter''s escape! Chen Qi, don''t you die, hold on... She took a deep breath and finally said: "I understand, please wait three minutes, we will arrive." With that, An and the others hung up the phone and exited the communications room. At this moment, despite the navy being surprised by the defeat of the Bonfire Exploration, they felt not only astonishment but also a strong and excited desire for battle. There were three reasons. First, they, the navy, would no longer be side players in this operation but the protagonists! And to mention, this operation involved not only the rich bounty of Blue Fire but also the Black Hunter, a huge credit! Second, their ship was not just any vessel, but the old naval battleship Giant Shark, which boasted powerful striking ability and Defense Barriers! Even supernova hunter An and a series of Third Rank strong people were onboard. Third, and most importantly, their battleship was not far from Blue Fire Island at the moment. A robust roar from a high-ranking naval officer echoed throughout the massive battleship: "All hands! Attention, we are about to face the Black Hunter with a bounty of fifty million shell currency! Everyone, prepare for battle! This sea will now be our stage!" "At your command!!!" In the distance, on the horizon, they could already see burning flames, the lights of Blue Fire Island. And there, the White Tower and Ghost Ship were preparing to flee. A deafening cheer came from the crowd. The enemy had already fallen into their encirclement! Chapter 413 We Need a Legendary Driver Who Isnt Afraid of Crashing! Boom! Boom! On the rolling black waves, the naval Giant Shark battleship''s engines were at full power. It measured an incredible 300 meters in length, equipped with four huge reciprocating steam engines of B-grade, each fitted with its own group of high-temperature boilers. At the moment the engines were fully powered, the boilers activated, releasing immense heat, and a vast amount of steam continuously billowed from thousands of pipes under the ship. On the sea, battleships were truly exceptional, symbols of naval power and dominion, and the undisputed machines of war. Although the naval Giant Shark had not been updated for thirty years, it remained a formidable battleship, an unassailable presence on the sea. Continue your story on My Virtual Library Empire Though its powerful attacks rarely hit a Legend, a Legend trying to break through the massive shield of the battleship, without using a special release, usually required immense effort. For a moment, huge clouds of steam erupted from both sides of the Giant Shark battleship; the sea area it passed through boiled away like furious drum beats of war¡ª In the distance, Chen Qi''s Ghost Ship and the White Tower Hunter''s White Tower, in front of this colossus, appeared like a rhinoceros facing two small stray dogs by the roadside. Without any other maneuvers needed, this massive battleship could easily crush the Ghost Ship and the White Tower just by passing by. "Mommy!" On the White Tower, Melanie, inside the ship, looking forward through the window at the massive object ahead, couldn''t help but exclaim. Are their two ships, one a small private Hunter Group vessel and the other a personal small house boat, really going to fight a battleship? The battleship has really come? Has the navy recently become so panicked that they have no wars to fight? Five minutes ago, after Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunters finished discussing, they moved their vessels towards the shore, not even looting any spoils other than the deep blue flame before quickly making their escape. However, the support speed of the naval battleship still exceeded their expectations! Melanie looked towards the distant ships. Behind them was Blue Fire Island, meaning they had no option to retreat, only to run along both sides. As small ships, their speed was not slow. And indeed, from what could be seen, the immense Giant Shark battleship was not slower than their White Tower. Of course, the key was in the Giant Shark battleship''s long-range heavy artillery system. The moment they saw the Giant Shark battleship, it meant they had already entered the firing range of the Giant Shark''s guns. At this moment, Chen Qi, the White Tower Hunters, and the Water Elf, were all gathered in the captain''s cabin of the White Tower. Melanie asked: "Qi, no, Lamp Keeper sir, should we abandon the ship and flee or try to break out of the encirclement?" The White Tower Hunters looked towards Chen Qi, waiting for a response. Chen Qi lifted his head, looking at the Giant Shark battleship above the black waves. It was indeed a crisis following another. Battleships were overlord on the seas, machines deployed only for large-scale wars. Now, everyone was utterly exhausted, really No, to be precise, even if they were at full energy, it would still be very difficult to take on a battleship head-on. Chen Qi endured the fatigue in his body, pondering the subsequent developments. Although they hadn''t taken any prisoners, the naval battleship, likely because of the prisoners and the deep blue flame, would probably not open fire immediately. Once the White Tower and the Ghost Ship tried to escape, the naval battleship would surely activate the Annihilation Cannon. In front of the battleship''s immense cannons, the White Tower and the Ghost Ship were nothing but tough targets. From what could be seen, their only option was to abandon ship and return to the island. Melanie said urgently: "The battleship is getting closer, Lamp Keeper sir, we can''t hesitate anymore, let''s run fast!" sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "..." Chen Qi was caught in a dilemma for a moment. He wasn''t clear on exactly how many Transcendents there were on the battleship. Abandoning ship only increased the chance of survival, but in the Sea of Calamity, without a ship, their movement would be extremely hindered. Once they abandoned the ship, they would have to face being adrift at sea and the dangers of being pursued. Although Chen Qi had many methods of escape, it was still a dangerous gamble. Once the navy dispatched a Legend with scouting capabilities, they were highly likely to become prisoners of the navy. At this moment, the group was as restless as ants on a hot pan. However, the next second, against everyone''s expectations. Boom! Suddenly, the mighty Giant Shark aimed its cannons directly at the White Tower. The cannonballs traced perfect arcs in the sky, carrying destructive force, and upon hitting the White Tower''s shield, massive columns of water and flames burst forth, as if the sea itself was roaring in anger. The White Tower was a generic high-rank ship of the White Tower Federation, and its Spiritual Power Shield was exceptionally strong, able to withstand many hits from ordinary cannons. If only they had a bit more time¡­ Melanie thought. "Wait, can we switch ships? Wait, the Giant Shark Battleship, the White Tower..." Chen Qi suddenly had a bold idea and asked, "Melanie, does this ship have a self-destruct system?" Melanie looked at Chen Qi''s expression and had an ominous premonition: "Self-destruct system?" The White Tower was a high-ranking military vessel of the White Tower Federation, and its Spiritual Power Shield was a secret of the federation, so the White Tower might have a powerful self-destruct mode. Self-destruct, what are you thinking... Melanie was particularly shocked. At that moment, the mechanic Ma Li nodded: "Mr. Black Hunter, it does." Chen Qi immediately replied: "We switch ships, find a driver responsible for operating the self-destruct of the White Tower, and attack the Giant Shark Battleship to create time for us to escape!" The Giant Shark was an old battleship with a major flaw: when its Defense Barrier was activated, its speed would greatly reduce, and the entire ship''s attack system would also enter a state of stagnation. As long as they could launch an attack, they could buy precious time to escape! "Launch an attack on the Giant Shark Battleship?" Everyone blinked, momentarily dumbfounded. Black Hunter''s decisions, are they always this reckless? However, the group quickly calmed down. Sacrificing a ship in exchange for precious escape time was indeed their best choice. It would greatly increase their chances of survival. For the sake of Blue Fire and the hope of survival, what was sacrificing one ship? Once they escaped, their gains would be unimaginable! Sometimes, you must let go to gain. Right, if there''s enough time... Chen Qi carefully considered and turned his gaze toward the Bonfire Exploration. Almost forgot, there was still a valuable piece of meat left on this island¡ªthe Space Jump Engine wasn''t fully utilized. Space Jump, a real escape artifact! Chen Qi commanded: "The captain here, you''re in charge of operating the Ghost Ship; meanwhile, I and the mechanic Ma Li will check if the Space Jump Engine of the Bonfire Exploration can be activated!" However, faced with Chen Qi''s command, everyone froze, clenching their fists tightly. Chen Qi''s plan wasn''t bad, but there was a huge problem. That is, who would be the driver for this operation? Melanie said tremblingly: "We need a driver; although there is a protective system in the captain''s room at the time of self-destruct, but..." Everyone exchanged glances, meaning that among them, a White Tower Hunter would have to sacrifice themselves, becoming a prisoner of the navy, subject to severe torture... There was silence; no one dared to take that step. The navy''s methods were extremely terrifying and for the rest of their lives, they might all become scum licking the dungeon floors. Her subordinates were all very young, and they still had their whole lives ahead of them... Melanie looked at her crew, realizing that such heroic martyrdom was indeed something that, as their leader, she should undertake. Moreover, her ability was the highest among them; if captured by the navy, given her fame, they might beat her less... Now, there was no time to think... Melanie clenched her teeth, stepped forward, and tremblingly raised her hand: "Black Hunter, promise me, after I go, you must not mistreat my..." But at that moment, Chen Qi completely ignored her, pushing Melanie''s head away. He had already chosen the candidate... Melanie was stunned. Chen Qi''s gaze moved past Melanie to the others. At this moment, he was the captain of the team, the one who called the shots. "It''s not going to be me, right?" A less conspicuous White Tower Hunter was incredibly surprised, looking around only to find no one else. Chen Qi was staring at him! His name was Mike, a sports student among the White Tower Hunters, bald and with wheat-colored skin, also the best driver among them. He had a fianc¨¦e waiting for him back home! Mike broke out in a cold sweat; he hadn''t been mentally prepared to be part of this operation, and he gritted his teeth: "Black Hunter, I, I can''t..." "Move aside!" Then, Chen Qi pushed Mike''s bald head with another smack and then looked under his feet. This was a being with an extremely high chance of survival, even in a crash! This operation''s Legendary Driver was decided¡ªit would be you! Water Elf III! Chapter 414 Space Jump Engine "Sigh?" At this moment, the members of the White Tower Hunters were even more bewildered. Especially Melanie, she knew about Water Elves; in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, they were simply considered pets fit only to serve as soap and cushions¡ªpurely black slave pets. Could it truly be capable of such a difficult task? Chen Qi noticed the worry in Melanie''s heart and proudly said, "This is not your ordinary Water Elf, but a Deep Sea Water Elf, a genius Water Elf that I have cultivated." Although a Deep Sea Water Elf might look frail with not much offensive power and usually serves only as a pillow or a tool fairy, In reality, they harbor the extremely precious deep sea power, with a strong ability to survive in the ocean. Hardly any Sea Beast would attack them, and they can even dive into the pitch-black deep sea that even Legends dare not enter. At the same time, the Spirit Power Field emitted by Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 is very weak and not easy to track. Once a Deep Sea Water Elf plunges into the ocean, merging with the sea, even a Fourth Rank Legend would find it hard to detect. On the contrary, for others to carry out such a difficult task would be too hard. Water Elf No.3 is indeed the most suitable Legendary Driver for this mission. Melanie tilted her head back and asked, "But isn''t a Deep Sea Water Elf, still a Water Elf? " Chen Qi looked at Melanie speechlessly. Melanie squinted her eyes. As a Hunter of the White Tower Federation, she actually felt like a fool in front of Chen Qi. Speaking of which, Chen Qi crouched down and gently touched No.3''s soft little head, "No.3, once this battle is over, I will definitely come back for you. Thank you for your trouble." Water Elf No.3 tilted its head, although it didn''t understand the specifics of the plan, it could feel that its master had an important mission for it! "Wow cool ?(?¦Ø?)?! (Leave it to me!)" Water Elf No.3 formed two fists of water, its eyes sparkling with stars, full of confidence. Hopefully, Water Elf No.3 could enter the sea smoothly without any accidents... Chen Qi stood up and commanded, "Alright, we don''t have much time left. The Navy of the Giant Shark won''t hesitate for long; we must start immediately. Be careful to conceal your identities!" Now, they were already within the strike range of the Giant Shark Battleship, and they needed to speed things up. "Yes, sir!" The White Tower Hunters began to move, some responsible for replenishing the White Tower''s Defense Barrier energy, while others boarded the Ghost Ship and started the engines! Chen Qi entrusted the task to No.3 and then took the Mechanic, Ma Li, to the Bonfire Exploration. Meanwhile, far away, Navy Admiral Gary stood at the bow of the Giant Shark, holding a telescope and quietly observing the activities on the shore. At this moment, an investigator reported, "Admiral, we''ve noticed that the ship behind the White Tower has started its engines. They are very likely to switch ships and take control. Shall we open fire to stop them?" Admiral Gary stroked his white beard, his face calm, "No need. For now, everything seems to be under our control. These two ships are just ordinary vessels; they won''t be able to escape the strike range of the Giant Shark. Now, our focus is twofold. First, confirm whether the Black Hunter has taken any hostages; as soon as we''re sure there are no hostages, we will begin a large-scale strike. Second, send out reconnaissance agents to form a wide encirclement, ensuring that the Black Hunter and his group haven''t escaped elsewhere." In Admiral Gary''s view, the maneuver of switching ships was meaningless. "Understood!" Everyone behind the Admiral voiced in unison. Ultimately, the foes only had a Third Rank Transcendent and two ordinary vessels. In the eyes of the Navy, these two ships were already firmly under their control! Victory seemed to be in sight for everyone! What could possibly go wrong... On guard and in a military stance, standing at the bow, looking towards the distant White Tower, there was a faint premonition of something ominous. ... ... Bang bang! In the darkness of the night, aboard the Bonfire Exploration, Diya was hiding in the communications room, bandaging himself. "Next time, I''ll personally take control of the Mecha, and I''ll definitely show you what ''Steam Hand'' means!" S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Wait and see, don''t let me catch sight of you again!" Diya seethed with anger in his heart, considering this defeat a great disgrace. Then, all of a sudden, he heard hurried footsteps. Diya sensed a familiar presence. Your journey continues at My Virtual Library Empire The Black Hunter was back! Hold on, why would he come back? Diya''s eyes widened. They were already surrounded by the Giant Shark Battleship. Coming back now would undoubtedly be a waste of time. No way... Diya instantly understood, there was only one purpose for his return¡ªthat was the Space Jump Engine! To kill a man and also crush his heart! Diya clenched his teeth in frustration. The Space Jump Engine had been assembled privately by Blue Fire, but it was, without doubt, a top-tier treasure. He, the grand noble of Steam Hand on the ocean, even the Navy Admirals had to treat him with respect and speak to him with the utmost courtesy. Yet now, before his very eyes, someone was taking away the Space Jump Engine. He... held back! At the moment, he could do nothing but silently watch Chen Qi''s performance. Diya closed his eyes, supressing his anger. He hadn''t come prepared this time and didn''t have any room to resist. ... ... Bonfire Exploration, energy room. In the dim and metallic engine room, massive gears interlocked with complex piping, with the smell of oil and coal combustion unique to burning filling the air, while steam occasionally spurted out from various cracks. In the center was the heart of the Bonfire Energy, its main engine pulsating like a mechanical heart. There were numerous ports on the main engine that could connect to other devices. To the side, a steel energy engine with a radius of one meter emitted black lightning, several thick pipes connected it to the main engine of the Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship. The moment Chen Qi neared this engine, he even felt a peculiar sensation of tearing. The Mechanic, Ma Li, couldn''t conceal her astonishment: "This is the legendary ''Space Jump Engine'' capable of creating space rifts!" In the eyes of the Transcendents, it was unanimously a treasure. Chen Qi also reached out with his right hand and placed it on top of the engine. [Space Jump-C Type (Anchor): Aspect: Lamp, Hammer Damage: 71% Description: Set sail! We shall tear open the rift and arrive at brand new spaces, pathways beyond comprehension! Function: Connect with the main engine, and the entire ship will gain the ''Space Jump'' capability. Space Jump: Your ship will traverse the rift with incredible speed, reaching the other side of the ocean. Space Anchor Transport (Set): You have set a space anchor, allowing you to directly cross through the rift to the anchor location. Note: The engine''s wear rate has now reached 70%.] Even for the ships under the command of Legendary Transcendents, the Space Jump Engine was one of the top pieces of equipment. In the late stages of the game, legendary players might have to farm thousands of rifts to possibly get a Space Jump Engine. And even more, it was one with the anchor-effect C Type. He couldn''t help feeling impressed at how easily it had come into his hands... The Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship had left them a super deluxe gift package! After checking it over, Mechanic Ma Li said urgently: "Lamp Keeper, after the collision with the Bonfire Exploration and the charging of the Black Rock Mecha, it might be impossible to initiate another Space Jump..." As powerful as the Space Jump was, the energy consumed with each transition was astronomical. The Mechanical Heart of the Bonfire Exploration''s main engine was already quite strong, but it could only withstand three transitions at most, and its energy was now depleted. "The energy consumption for the Space Jump is too great; we can''t use it..." Chen Qi frowned. If they couldn''t initiate the Space Jump, escaping on the Ghost Ship would be as difficult as reaching the heavens. And at the same time, due to the special properties of the Space Jump Engine itself, it couldn''t be packed into a backpack card. Fleeing with a two-meter radius Space Jump Engine would make them a target. Could it be that they had to abandon the Space Jump Engine and flee on the Ghost Ship... Chen Qi sighed in his heart. To survive upon these seas, one must be prepared to let go of certain things. Bang! The next second, Mechanic Ma Li forcibly pulled the pipes of the Space Jump off the main engine with her hand. She said eagerly: "Black Hunter, can your ship''s main engine connect and support the Space Jump? I only need one minute to install this Space Jump Engine!" "One minute???" Chen Qi blinked, recalling his Ghost Fire Engine. Unquestionably, the energy provided by the Ghost Fire Engine was more than sufficient and it also had numerous ports. It was a matter of compatibility. "The Ghost Fire Energy Core, will it work?" Chen Qi asked. The situation was urgent, and the knowledgeable Ma Li hardly hesitated before replying: "It will work!" The moment her words fell, Chen Qi smiled and his four tendrils forcefully pulled out the Space Jump Engine. This loud noise alarmed everyone on the Bonfire Exploration. Without hesitation, Chen Qi took his chance and ran! Chapter 415 Water Elf Relic On the Giant Shark Battleship, Admiral Gary sharply inhaled a breath of cool air, his face flushing hot with anger. The Black Hunter, who should have been hiding like a rat, had actually appeared in front of their Giant Shark Battleship! Below the rolling black waves, the Black Hunter burst out from the Explorer, with tentacles behind grasping a huge spherical object, striding over the waves. This was a provocation to the navy, a disrespect to the Giant Shark Battleship! The Black Hunter, daring not to give the navy''s battleship any face at all! Damn it, this was being looked down upon! Admiral Gary roared angrily, "Does our navy have any brave warriors willing to take down the head of the Black Hunter!?" Silence fell, and no one dared to step forward. No, to be precise, they collectively took a step back in unison. The navy, often navigating the vast ocean, naturally harbored a fear of tentacles, not to mention the opponent was the Black Hunter, one of the supernovae. Admiral Gary clenched his teeth: "What a bunch of useless trash, none of you dare to fight even a single Black Hunter, I''ve fed you all for nothing." At that moment, a young Third Rank Navy officer said softly, "Yes, we just need to figure out how to defeat the Black Hunter, and you, Sir Gary, have much more to consider." Why don''t you go... wondered the Third Rank Navy officer aboard the Giant Shark. Gary, furious, his face turning red, could only look to their external ally, An, one of the supernovae. Look at him! However, An did not make a move but instead cautioned, "Admiral Gary, be careful, something is not quite right here." The next second, to everyone''s surprise! The White Tower started to move, and immediately turned, its engines at full power, heading straight for the Giant Shark Battleship! Inside the captain''s cabin of the White Tower, Deep Sea Water Elf No.3, following Chen Qi''s commands, activated the White Tower''s self-destruction mode and maximized its speed. "Self-destruct sequence initiated, countdown, ten, nine, eight..." "Captain''s cabin protection program initiated, please evacuate from the cabin or be prepared for a crash¡ª" Inside the cabin, mechanical voice announcements filled the air. Water Elf No.3 shivered in fear, but despite this, it still used its trembling water fists to accelerate the White Tower even further. "Five, four, three..." The White Tower, like an enraged giant, surrounded by towering flames and waves, charged unstoppable towards the battleship! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, the White Tower was like a giant missile the size of a ship! The navy was shocked; they had never thought that the Black Hunter would dare to use the White Tower to counterattack! "Have they gone mad? What are they trying to do?" Admiral Gary furiously pounded the railing: "Activate the all-round protective shield! Storm Hammer. Protective Shield!" His voice, calm and decisive, spread throughout every corner of the battleship via the communication system. Instantly, the energy circuits on the surface of the battleship were activated, the current surging, emitting a faint blue glow, like giant gems embedded on this steel beast. With the activation of the protective shield, a nearly invisible energy film quickly formed around the battleship. Boom! The White Tower collided with the battleship''s protective shield, a massive amount of energy gushing out, ocean waves rolling, and flames soaring to the sky! Rippling circles of energy spread across the surface of the protective shield, like ripples on water, continuously expanding and rapidly dissipating. However, this massive explosion, in the end, aside from causing huge waves, did not even make the Giant Shark Battleship flinch. Gary looked towards the Ghost Ship, lighting a cigarette: "Black Hunter, is this all you''ve got? Utterly fanciful." Utterly foolish¡ªthe battleship''s protective shield, which could even block attacks from Legendary Transcendents, a mere ship''s self-destruction was nothing but futile! The Black Hunter actually thought that a ship''s self-destruction could buy time for their escape; it was far too naive. At this moment, Chen Qi''s Ghost Ship began to speed up fully, racing towards the distance. Gary estimated the time; after activating the protective shield, it would take thirty seconds to disengage. He also estimated the speed of the Ghost Ship. In this time frame, the Ghost Ship would inevitably be hit by their gunfire. It was about to end... all navy officers were ready, their eyes filled with excitement. These idle navy men were already preparing to pop champagne. Something''s not right... An''s white hair fluttered in the aftermath of the explosion, looking towards the Ghost Ship. A tiny black lightning appeared on the Ghost Ship. "No..." An suddenly leapt from the ship, then, at a very fast speed, dashed towards the Ghost Ship. Although hard to believe, the brief black lightning she saw, she knew, might be a precursor to the activation of the Space Jump Engine. "Space Jump initiated, entering acceleration phase¡ª" In the energy room of the Ghost Ship, little Ma Li wiped the sweat off her forehead, excitedly saying, The ship''s energy core, unexpectedly, was perfectly compatible with the Space Jump Engine! Finally, it was time to go... Chen Qi''s tentacles excitedly writhed behind him, emerging from below deck to the deck above. The wind is indeed cool... Chen Qi leaned against the window, thinking. By now, the Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 should have reached the seabed. Hopefully, it won''t get caught by the navy... Chen Qi prayed silently. "Sigh¡­" Chen Qi sighed deeply, feeling unusually reluctant to part ways. Although No.3 is timid, it''s exceedingly diligent in carrying out tasks, even more so than No.1. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire No.3 had piloted the Ghost Ship for just as long as he had. And from now on, Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 would be separated from him for a long time. But there was no choice. Their current strength was still not enough to battle a battleship. Chen Qi looked toward the Giant Shark, silently etching the battleship into his memory. Boom! Boom! In the midst of his thoughts, bursts of black energy emerged around the hull, entwining and interweaving, finally converging into streaks of black lightning that leapt and flickered upon the ship. At that moment, a figure emerged from the waves. In the midst of the big waves, An Weilan''s white hair was soaked by the sea water, but her eyes emitted a terrifying fierceness. "Black Hunter! You won''t escape!" An Weilan accelerated at full power, stepping on the waves, catching up with the swiftly moving Ghost Ship. At that moment, her gaze was as cold as a war machine, tightly locked on the Black Hunter on deck. An... Chen Qi was startled. Right, in this state, An couldn''t recognize him. In An''s eyes, the Black Hunter is a deep sea monster that must be hunted! From his higher vantage, Chen Qi looked down at An and smiled slightly, the tendrils behind him stirring: "See you next time." He must not let him escape¡­ An reached out her hand. However, as the battleship accelerated, it gradually approached the twisted spatial area. Perhaps the next time we meet, I can reveal my identity to An... Chen Qi turned his head, gazing at the huge rift that had appeared ahead. The black lightning on the ship intensified, and with a thunderous roar, a powerful force abruptly pulled the battleship toward the space rift! Whoosh¡ª In a loud stormy sound, the Ghost Ship entered the space rift, disappearing without a trace on the surface of the sea, as if it had never been there. "The Black Hunter escaped¡­" Admiral Gary shuddered. On the Giant Shark battleship, numerous navy officers stared blankly at the scene, unsure how to describe their emotions at the moment. ¡­ ¡­ The next day, the daytime flames burned, and the warm sunlight shone on everyone. After the Black Hunter left, the navy, despite immense regret, could only obediently land ashore to capture the remaining Sea God Pirate Group pirates and provide treatment for the injured Bonfire Energy Group hunters. The most important Deep Blue Flame, the Black Hunter didn''t leave any for them! The navy lamented bitterly, never anticipating that the Black Hunter''s Ghost Ship would use a Space Jump. Moreover, many hunters who had come to support also felt deep regret. Among them was An, who searched Blue Fire Island all night but found neither the White Tower Hunter nor Chen Qi''s bodies. Perhaps, they had all been taken by the Black Hunter¡­ An unconsciously thought, once again picturing the Black Hunter''s superior demeanor. She always felt that his bearing seemed familiar, reminiscent of the monsters from the White Tower Federation that had once looked down on her. Since she came to the sea, she had enjoyed smooth sailing, with no Third Rank daring to challenge or scorn her. Yet with the Black Hunter, she once again felt a sense of powerlessness, a vulnerable kind of powerlessness. In the eyes of the Black Hunter, she saw the potential for him to surpass her, saw the murderous intent of a monster¡­ And this monster was the instigator behind the disappearance of Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter! Her student Chen Qi was gone, and her classmate, the White Tower Hunter, was gone too... Stay calm, An, maybe they both received favorable treatment from the Black Hunter? An tried to think positively. But she still couldn''t help feeling worried. An sat on a stone by the shore, took off her shoes, and placed her feet in the water, letting the waves wash over them. The waves brushed over her feet and the sea breeze blew through her white hair. She stared blankly into the distance. White Tower had been destroyed, the White Tower Hunter and Chen Qi didn''t even leave her a single relic for goodbye. "Sigh¡­" An sighed. Suddenly, she felt a strange sensation under her foot. She stepped on it, it felt soft and round, very comfortable. She bent down and picked up the soft thing under her foot. "This thing, it looks familiar¡­" An Weilan''s pupils contracted, both excited and sad, she said: "Water Elf?" Chapter 416 The Black Hunters Pursuit Meeting At that moment, Water Elf Number Three, having gone through the explosion, looked just like a shriveled, ready-to-eat jelly cake. An gently pinched the shriveled and exhausted Water Elf, her eyes deepening with confusion. Continue your adventure with My Virtual Library Empire This was not good news... she sighed helplessly. A skilled Beast Tamer would never easily abandon their pet, unless something accidental had happened. Chen Qi had left without taking his Water Elf Number Three before he went away. This meant that he might very well not have completely disappeared on that night filled with gunfires and explosions. Under the dawn''s first light, the dazed Water Elf opened its round eyes, then turned its head and saw An''s eyes. Fear! It was the terrifying humans! Water Elf Number Three was startled, and the thought of becoming a plaything for other humans, used like a rag, made it leap in an attempt to escape the clutches of its foe! It, the Water Elf, would not be enslaved! However, An firmly caught the Water Elf in the air with her Heartless Iron Hand, "Don''t worry, I will train you well." The Water Elf trembled frantically in An''s hand, attempting to escape from her grasp. Indeed, due to the loss of its master, it was very afraid... An gently stroked the trembling Water Elf. Ever since she was a child, she had loved pets, and Water Elves were quite decent pets in the vast sea. And she could feel that this Water Elf was no ordinary Deep Sea Water Elf! She looked at the Water Elf and thought again of the scene where the Black Hunters had attacked the island and then fled in front of her. Ultimately, if she had been a bit faster, then she could have fought the Black Hunter! Although she was confident she could take down the Black Hunter, they most likely would have had a fierce battle. Next time we meet, I will not let you go... An took a deep breath, silently deciding that she must quickly become a Legend and train Water Elf Number Three into a powerful warrior. "From now on, you are an Avenger, a Battle Water Elf..." An said so. But how could a common pet like a Water Elf become strong... An had a question in her heart. She would have to create a practical and feasible plan for Water Elf Number Three to grow stronger. At this moment, a person with a camera walked up behind her. "The sunlight is really fierce today." Pelu adjusted her brown checked reporter''s hat and said, "Miss An, the Navy and the Bonfire Hunter Group are discussing the war council for the upcoming plans, I hope you can attend!" "Alright¡ª" An turned around and instinctively tucked the Water Elf into her own clothes. Pelu, noticing something round and swollen, looked at An with a curious eye, realizing it seemed like a small Water Elf. Are there so many Water Elves around now? By the way, the owner of that Water Elf Restaurant has been missing for a long time, pity... Pelu took a photo of the sea, and said, "Please hurry up." "Okay." An followed Pelu to the meeting. At that moment, the higher-ups of the Navy, Bonfire Energy''s Blue Fire, Diya, and many victims of the Black Hunters, were gathered around an open-air sea map table, discussing the next plans. They could not let the Black Hunters off so easily. Admiral Gary, pointing at the map table, said: S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Gentlemen, do not worry too much, a single ship cannot continuously use the Space Jump Engine, and if we set up special shielding devices in advance, we can block the use of Space Jumps, plus we have a vast Navy. Catching the Black Hunter is just a matter of time! However, we must now find out, where exactly has the Black Hunter run off to?" Saying this, Admiral Gary looked towards Old Man Blue Fire, "Owner of the Space Jump, Blue Fire Manager, can you pinpoint a specific range?" "..." Blue Fire was silent, not saying a word¡ªthe blow dealt by Chen Qi was too great for him to overcome in a single day. Did I phrase something wrong? Gary thought and inadvertently blurted out: "The former owner of the Space Jump Engine, Blue Fire Manager, can you specify a particular range for us to catch the Black Hunter?" The former owner... The dispirited old man from Blue Fire felt his blood pressure rise, his hands already gone, now he needed expensive mechanical arms installed. And now, he was being twisted by a navy officer who knows how he had lived to such an age! Blood rushing to his head, Blue Fire wanted to clasp his chest with his hands, only to realize he had none. How did this man become a Navy Admiral... Diya glanced at the Navy Admiral with speechlessness, took out a pen, and placed it on the sea map table: "The transport of the Space Jump Engine isn''t random, but linear, which means if we draw a straight line from the point where it disappeared..." Everyone''s gaze followed the tip of Diya''s pen. On the sea map table, the pen moved further and further away, quickly arriving at the edge of the Sea of Calamity. When Diya''s pen came to a stop, everyone instantly frowned, showing worried expressions: "The Dragon Flower Islands? Is the Black Hunter''s destination the Dragon Flower Islands?" "That''s right, what''s wrong, everyone?" Diya, a newcomer from the Shell Country Imperial City and new to the Witch Sea, didn''t know much about the Witch Sea. Navy Admiral Gary explained: "In fact, we have received reports from the Flower Witch. It''s said that the Flower Witch appeared near the Dragon Flower Islands and encountered an attack from the Thunder Dragon..." "The Flower Witch, Thunder Dragon..." Diya looked intrigued, his goal being to become the foremost supernova, hence he was very sensitive to each supernova candidate. Gary let out a long sigh: "The Dragon Flower Islands lie on the edge of the Sea of Calamity; it''s a resource-rich area with a large number of flower-like and soul-like cracks. It is also inhabited by numerous dragons and an ancient Beast Tamer race. Even before the Crack Tide came, it was a fertile soil, covered with flowers and relics. The navy has tried on numerous occasions to attack these islands, but most attempts have returned unsuccessful. That place is ruled by the Dragon Tamer King Jay of the Black Whale Group, an extremely powerful Dragon Tamer. His Flying Dragon Group has everything in the Dragon Flower Islands and all surrounding maritime areas¡ªpeople, resources, everything¡ªfirmly under control!" The Dragon Tamer King... Everyone immediately furrowed their brows. The reason the Four Great Pirate Groups were known as the kings of the Four Seas was due to the numerous island cities they controlled in the Crack Sea. And the territories controlled by the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group were even more dangerous areas of this vast sea. Not to mention the recent maritime battles atop the great sea, where the Black Whale Group had almost unilaterally triumphed with an overwhelming force. In the Witch Sea, one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals, Jay, could certainly be deemed a king among the islands, and even went by the title of king on the Dragon Flower Islands! Hearing this, everyone started to think of retreating. This maritime area was obviously not something the navy could easily enter. Diya commented sarcastically: "The Black Hunter has gone mad? A Third Rank, daring to venture alone into the Black Whale Group''s domain? Does the Black Hunter think to overturn the Dragon Tamer King?" In the navy''s view, the Black Hunter and the Black Whale Group were adversaries. An Hui considered for a moment and said calmly: "Perhaps he''s there to rendezvous with the Flower Witch. Although the Dragon Flower Islands have fertile soil, they have not established a massive city due to the presence of numerous Sea Dragons and Flying Dragons but are scattered with many villages and large unknown areas." Rendezvousing with the Flower Witch... Understanding dawned upon everyone, and they began to grasp something. "Ah..." Admiral Gary sighed heavily. If the Black Hunter was entering the dragon''s territory, they would be unable to pursue him on a large scale. The chance to catch a Third Rank and obtain a massive reward was slipping through their fingers! The group fell silent for a while. Diya, excited, said with a smile: "Gentlemen, the Black Hunter is mine, and I will not give up chasing him. Once I reach Moonstone City and buy a new Mecha, I''ll personally operate it and end the Black Hunter''s life!" Diya took an oath. The Black Rock Mecha was a prototype, but Moonstone City''s iron tide should have already forged a stronger Mecha! The next time they met, Diya was confident he could take down the Black Hunter. An did not speak, but in her heart, she was determined to gather her strength and then, with her Water Elf Mark III and an overwhelming force, take down both the Flower Witch and the Black Hunter! Admiral Gary took a deep breath and said in a robust voice: "I will report this matter to my superiors. Although a large-scale pursuit cannot be carried out, a small-scale pursuit is still feasible. I will report this to the Navy General and to the Hunter Association, to let the arrogant Black Hunter understand what justice is! Storm Hammer! What it means to be the master of this vast sea!" None of the others spoke, each speculating about the Black Hunter''s actions and formulating their plans. Chapter 417 The Witchs Statue and Ruins ``` "Cough cough..." ``` Chen Qi walked out of the bedroom on the Ghost Ship, continuously coughing up blood with a feeling that he might cough up his lungs. After Space Jump, due to exhaustion, Chen Qi had rested for a whole night. When the adrenaline from the battle wore off, he could then feel how much damage the Shadow of Flame Demon, along with Ember Hand. Blossom, had inflicted on his body. And even after consuming large amounts of Healing Medicine, the soreness in his muscles hadn''t improved at all. His current physique was still too strained to handle these two forms. "I must have overexerted myself last night, I might need a doctor to check my body..." Chen Qi knocked on his own back. At this moment, Melanie and the others had also finished resting and were waiting for Chen Qi on the deck. "Good morning, Black Hunter Captain..." Melanie looked at Chen Qi with a trace of alarm and then mustered the courage to say, "Black Hunter Captain, should we divide the spoils from the battle?" "Good morning, but before that, I should first know, what is this place?" Chen Qi, enduring the pain, walked to the side of the ship and gazed into the distance. They were situated in a strange sea area, at the edge of their vision, they could see a multitude of islands; on each island, there was either a large number of forests or an abundance of flowers. In addition, in the sky, they occasionally saw Flying Dragons, and in the sea, some small Sea Dragons. "Dragon Flower Islands?" Chen Qi thought of this possibility immediately. The situation had been too urgent then, and Chen Qi didn''t know the exact value of the Space Jump. They couldn''t possibly delve further into the depths of the Sea of Calamity, so there weren''t many directions to choose from. Although the Dragon Flower Islands were the domain of the Dragon Tamer King, overall, the danger level wasn''t high. Furthermore, with the abundance of Sea Beasts, rare ingredients and medicinal materials, many neutral mobile shipyards, as well as many Lake Sword, Heart Phase, and Cup Phase fractures, it was considered a rather good place. Of course, that was provided they were lucky enough not to encounter the Black Whale Group''s Flying Dragon squad. What Chen Qi needed to improve the most now was his physique. The numerous Lake Sword fractures in the Dragon Flower Islands could burst out a lot of materials that would enhance physique. "Should be the Dragon Flower Islands, but where exactly are we on the Dragon Flower Islands?" Chen Qi fell into thought. Logically speaking, near the Dragon Flower Islands, they should see many small mobile shipyards, numerous adventurers'' ships, and human constructions. But now, the area they were in seemed like an uncharted secret territory, desolately empty. Not even one human figure was in sight. "Never mind that, we should be safe for the moment..." Chen Qi clapped his hands, yawned, and then smiled at Melanie, saying, "Alright, Captain Melanie, let''s distribute the spoils." "Okay." Melanie waved her hand, prompting people to bring out the spoils and place them on the deck. Soon, a large pile of spoils filled the deck, among them, fifty bottles containing Deep Blue Fire were particularly conspicuous. Apart from the Deep Blue Fire bottles, the treasures the White Tower Hunter had brought out were mostly seized from pirates and Bonfire Hunters. Especially when everyone''s attention was on Chen Qi, they had stealthily gotten hold of quite a few valuable items. "You guys don''t hold back, do you?" Chen Qi approached and picked up a bottle containing Deep Blue Fire. Other items weren''t of much concern to him. The only thing that needed to be distributed was the Deep Blue Fire Bottle. The Deep Blue Fire Bottle could be used to craft entirely new equipment, or to upgrade existing ones ¨C a truly forbidden material. Chen Qi remembered that there were quite a few Forging Masters on the Dragon Flower Islands. If that wasn''t possible, he could also find some Shadow Phase materials and have them crafted by the Shadow Weaver. "How many do you want?" Chen Qi sat down, propping his face with his hand, and asked with a smile. "..." Melanie pulled out a bottle of strong liquor, drank it, and with courage said, "22?" "Hmm?" Chen Qi questioned with a puzzled ''hmm'', he had thought the White Tower Hunter would ask for ''25''. In this battle, although he was the main damage dealer, the White Tower Hunter still helped a lot. Without the White Tower Hunter, it would have been very difficult for him to achieve such a harvest with his strength alone. Hearing the ''hmm'', Melanie immediately stretched out five fingers: "Then 20, no, 19?" "..." After one night, Chen Qi''s activation of Ember Touch in its terrifying form was still something Melanie feared. "Let''s make it 20." Chen Qi thought for a moment and said, after all, he wasn''t exactly a cutthroat merchant. "Deal!" Melanie clenched her fist, negotiation successful. Immediately after, Chen Qi changed the topic and took out two pieces of paper, handing them to Melanie. Both papers were about the Deep Blue Hunter''s treasure ciphertext. Whether it was the Lake Sword or the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure chest, there were special ciphertexts written on them. And deciphering ciphertexts was a specialty of the White Tower Hunter. Chen Qi copied down the ciphertexts from the Lake Sword and the small treasure chest and handed them to Melanie. Melanie took the papers and pulled out some draft paper to calculate, then said: "The meaning of the first one is that this thing is quite delicious, crunchy! You need to heat it under the moonlight over the sea at a high temperature of 70 degrees, and then consume it. After that, you will be the coolest dude on the sea!" "???" Chen Qi frowned with confusion. What the heck? The Lake Sword is actually an edible item? What in the world is it made from, and it''s crunchy? So that means the Lake Sword is an item that can enhance the attribute panel... Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided to give it a try tonight. "What about the other one?" Chen Qi asked curiously. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the other piece of paper''s ciphertext, Melanie furrowed her brow: "I can only tell that by soaking the chest in Deep Sea great whale blood, it can be opened; as for the other words, they''re too ancient for me to decipher. You might need to go to the Tower of Books and seek the Book Elder to break the code." To open it, the chest had to be soaked in Deep Sea great whale blood... Chen Qi was surprised. Although it sounded difficult, the task''s difficulty wasn''t that high, as Black Whale Blood was not uncommon on the Witch Sea. Melanie, after going through the contents of the two papers, added: "Who''s the fool who wrote this ciphertext? It''s not professional at all, using two different ciphertexts at once and not even following a standardized format. It seems that at some points where they didn''t know how to write, they just omitted it altogether." "..." Cough, luckily the Deep Blue Hunter was already dead... Chen Qi took back the two pieces of paper. Next, all he had to do was wait for nightfall and then eat the Lake Sword. For the remaining time, it was best to first confirm the exact location. After Chen Qi and the others had distributed the items, they headed towards the nearest island, an island full of flowers and trees. Destination, land ashore! As the ship drew closer, the island became clearer and clearer. Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter, with their telescopes in hand, couldn''t help but widen their eyes on the island. "Wait a minute..." Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire Chen Qi muttered. In front of them was not an ordinary island; all the flowers on the island were extremely rare herbs. Furthermore, in the center of the island, there was a moss-covered Witch Statue. Wow, it looks like we''ve come to a fantastic place... Melanie looked puzzled: "Is this place, a relic?" Putting down the telescope, Chen Qi looked at the many rare flowers on the island and the familiar Witch Statue: "This island, why does it feel a bit like... the island where the Flower Witch ascended to legend?" Chapter 418 Moon Island Flower Lost Island...Chen Qi vaguely remembered this as a familiar relic zone, where a tremendous war had once erupted on this tiny island. As he murmured, the prow of the Ghost Ship had already neared the beach of the island. A tiny red crab felt a strange aura and touched the hull of the Ghost Ship with its little claw. Bang! A huge crack split open on the hull! "?" The little red crab was stunned. Was its strength that great? It hurriedly fled from the ship! "It''s time for repairs..." Chen Qi leapt from the ship. The Space Jump Engine was a top-of-the-line functional engine, every jump inflicted tremendous damage on the vessel. Using the Space Jump Engine with the configuration of the Ghost Ship was like using a nuclear graphics card to play a AAA game, letting you experience an unprecedented world. That the Ghost Ship could use the jump engine once without exploding was already impressive. Therefore, given the Ghost Ship''s condition, it could only use the jump engine twice at most. If one wished to use it continuously, a mechanic must immediately be arranged to repair the damaged vessel after use. "Fortunately, we have a mechanic on our ship..." Chen Qi remarked. However, mechanic Ma Li was ultimately part of the White Tower Hunters. In the future, a new mechanic would still need to be recruited. After instructing Ma Li to repair the ship, Melanie used a Hidden Card to conceal the vessel, then led the Water Elf and everyone from the White Tower to start investigating the island. Dense trees covered most of the island, towering into the clouds with lush branches and leaves. Furthermore, the fertile land nurtured a plethora of flowers, medicinal materials, and crops, imbuing the entire island with vibrant life and vitality. Sunlight filtered through the dense canopy, casting a dappled pattern of light and shadow, while a breeze carrying the scent of flowers and herbs gently blew by. "The breeze feels so relaxing..." S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi, shading his eyes from the sun, followed the leaf-strewn path, scanning the surrounding medicinal and edible plants. Blood-enriching, brain-nourishing, kidney-supporting, spiritual value replenishing, hydrating... One could say the island had everything. Having recently advanced to Third Rank, he was in need of body strengthening. Chen Qi directed Water Elf Number One to collect some medicinal herbs for internal injuries as they went along. "With so many locations, could this really be the Lost Island where the Flower Witch ascended to legendary status?" Chen Qi questioned himself again, recalling the facts about the Flower Witch''s ascension. For the first three ranks of the Transcendent profession, one could ascend provided their abilities and body met the standards, plus fulfilling some minor conditions. However, the conditions for advancement became increasingly significant afterward, with ascending to Legend exceptionally challenging. It started with the Legendary Profession Card; such a card could only be obtained by completing an S-rank or even a hidden mission in a B-rank crack or above with a small probability. Or by completing a series of highly difficult tasks. Although Legendary Profession Cards were extremely rare, following the Moon Smile era and with the continuous emergence of B-rank cracks, obtaining a Legendary Profession Card was not an impossible task. But getting a Legendary Profession Card was just the beginning. The Legendary Profession Card had extremely stringent ascension conditions, and before ascending, one must complete a legendary quest. Fen, to truly become a ''Flower Witch,'' not only required an extremely high level of potion-making skill but also needed to create a bottle of Sage''s Medicine with floral attributes. Sage''s Medicine was a potion rank defined by Saint-Level pharmacists, the highest level of potion knowledge available to ordinary Pharmacists. One bottle of potion could induce species evolution or a capability enhancement comparable to flesh surgery, or transform the body into a special form. To create Sage''s Medicine required highly precise control of Spiritual Power and countless top-quality medicinal materials. Thus, the main reason Fen parted ways with him was to search for ultra-rare medicinal materials. Chen Qi continued along the path. And the Sage''s Medicine that the Flower Witch wanted to create required, most importantly and as the final ingredient, a thousand-year-old ''Moon Island Flower.'' This herb absorbed a vast amount of lunar and solar essences, and its inherent Extraordinary Energy could make an island''s vegetation lush, producing a large amount of Extraordinary Medicinal Materials! At the same time, Moon Island Flower could create huge Moss Demons to maintain the safety of the island''s plants. One could say that the Moon Island Flower was an island, a small kingdom of flowers. "I haven''t really been teleported to this island, have I?" Chen Qi muttered to himself. Islands with Witch Statues were not uncommon; he still needed some confirmation. However, if it was the Lost Island, the situation would be much more troublesome. The Lost Island was not safe, it was an island heavily guarded by Jay, the Dragon Tamer King. The Flower Witch had obtained this rare Moon Island Flower through an alliance with the Blood Blade Pirate Group, after enduring a tough sea battle, finally getting promoted to possess the Moon Island Flower. Strolling through the woods was quite pleasant, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the center of the island. In the center of the island, there were no trees, but a meadow by a small hill, where the statue of the Ice Witch stood out under the sunlight. However, different from the usual statues of the Ice Witch, this was an Ice Witch dressed in winter hunter''s clothes. It was less of a Witch and more of a Valkyrie withstanding the tide of beasts in the cold lands. Her hands were posed as if holding flowers, and on those moss-covered stone hands, a flower emitting a faint blue light. "Wow..." The White Tower Hunters couldn''t help but exclaim. They hadn''t expected that a random teleportation would bring them to a lost relic site! "It really is a Moon Island Flower¡­" Chen Qi''s eyes widened, his memories about Fen becoming clearer. After all, to reach this lost place, Fen had to pay the price of an arm under the cover of the Blood Blade Pirate Group, finally arriving on this island with difficulty. To mention obtaining the Moon Island Flower, even finding its location had cost Fen a great deal of energy and time. This doesn''t feel quite right¡­ Chen Qi shook his head trying to calm himself. Simply put, this place was the final boss area of the huge Dragon Flower Islands dungeon! I inadvertently teleported to the boss''s room? "Is this considered good luck?" Chen Qi wondered. At that moment, Melanie excitedly rolled up her sleeves, ready to pull out the Moon Island Grass. Enjoy exclusive adventures from My Virtual Library Empire "Don''t pull¡ª" Chen Qi immediately intervened. "Why not?" Melanie turned her head in confusion. "If I told you that this seemingly ordinary Moon Island Grass is a hidden major boss, would you believe it?" Chen Qi tapped his foot on the ground explaining: "Below this flower connects numerous demons, if you don''t want to die, don''t touch it." "Demons?" Melanie gasped in surprise, bending down, her ear to the ground, only then could she feel the enormous spiritual power hidden beneath the flower. It was a horrendous trap! Melanie exclaimed. Chen Qi shook his head, the Moss Demons were very powerful, there were many trees, and the Moon Island Flower itself could control many plants on the island. Without adequate preparation, pulling out the Moon Island Flower would be akin to courting death. Melanie thought for a moment, then asked: "So, what should we do next?" Chen Qi pondered. This area was essentially the bedroom of Jay, the Dragon Tamer King. Obviously, continuing to stay in this place was not wise; they needed to leave as soon as possible. However, the Ghost Ship had suffered great damage, and it wasn''t suitable to set sail before Ma Li repaired the ship. Furthermore, although they could not harvest the Moon Island Flowers, the island''s many medicinal materials and ingredients were extremely rare herbs which would take considerable time to collect. Chen Qi thought again, then said: "Let''s eat first." "Eat!" Upon hearing this, everyone swallowed hard, their eyes showing a look of hunger as they turned to Chen Qi. Chapter 419 Deep Sea Resistance and Ice Enlightenment "..." "What''s with those looks? Do you want to eat me?" Chen Qi asked in surprise as he looked at the White Tower Hunters. The White Tower Hunters wore expressions of anticipation, no, rather hunger, a craving hunger. Their long durations of sea combat combined with the significant physical exertion at night had left them famished. Everyone''s stamina was totally overdrawn to an extreme. And earlier, when Chen Qi was preparing the Golden Fish, everyone discovered that he might be a pretty good chef. "I''ll cook, you all gather the ingredients." Chen Qi said. Immediately afterward, he organized people to start collecting medicinal herbs on this island. Although this was the boss room of Dragon Flower Islands, since they were already here, they had to take something with them before leaving! Especially since this island had so many rare materials! Dragon Tamer King, I''ll gladly take these medicinal herbs off your hands... Chen Qi spent some time gathering the potions on the island. [You have obtained Blood Power Grass, which after processing can enhance constitution, strength, and improve blood circulation...] [You have obtained Moonlight Chives, which, when consumed, can boost one''s vitality...] [You have obtained Dragon Gall Flower, which after processing can enhance the constitution and strength of dragon-type creatures...] [You have obtained Thunderstruck Wood, which after processing can increase resistance to lightning and enhance adaptability to lightning attacks...] [You have obtained Wind Grass, which after processing can improve one''s agility...] ... ... Before he knew it, Chen Qi had gathered a whole basket full of materials. "This island is so rich!" Chen Qi couldn''t help but exclaim. Among them, many materials were for cultivating pets, which could directly consume them for massive improvements. In addition, there were various materials that could improve constitution, strength, and endurance. This was at least two months'' worth of material supplies... Chen Qi rubbed his hands together, feeling amazed. With so many rare medicinal herbs, breaking through to 150 points in physical constitution, or even reaching 200 points, was just a matter of two months. He had not expected such a bountiful harvest... Chen Qi rubbed his hands and returned to the center of the island. By now, the night had fallen, and Melanie and the others had already set up a bonfire rack. A pile of dry wood was carefully stacked, and the fire blazed, crackling as it burned. Chen Qi, holding a thick stick, occasionally tossed in more wood to stoke the flames, making them even stronger while also illuminating the Extraordinary Materials laid out around. There was the freshly caught Extraordinary Ostrich, exuding an alluring scent after careful cooking, fresh fruits and vegetables picked from the forest showing vibrant colors and freshness, and several bottles of fine fruit wine which added a festive touch to this outdoor feast. Chen Qi took out some cumin powder, gently rubbed his fingers together, and sprinkled it down. The aroma was simply irresistible... The White Tower Hunters, who should have been maintaining table manners, could not hold back any longer and drooled uncontrollably. [You have cooked Honey Ostrich Leg...] [You have cooked Fire Dragon Grass Grilled Fish...] [You have cooked Extraordinary Grilled Chives...] The group gathered around the bonfire, snatching the roasted skewers like children. "This is delicious, sir, are you an Extraordinary Chef?" The glasses hunter Alor asked after biting into an ostrich leg. "Sort of..." Chen Qi responded quietly. Melanie then asked, "By the way, Black Hunter, what exactly are you and the Flower Witch up to?" Everyone turned with looks of curiosity, having noticed the Black Hunter, though terrifying when transformed, was actually pretty easy to get along with. "To revive a monster." Chen Qi spoke with a hint of teasing. Fen''s goal was to open the Witch''s Coffin, to resurrect the Ice Witch, in order to stop the imminent great catastrophe. However, this goal was still too difficult for the two of them. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Oh..." Melanie did not press on but switched the subject, "Is what''s written in the newspapers true? Was it the Flower Witch who whipped you, or did you whip the Flower Witch..." People in this world also love gossip, huh... Chen Qi silently rolled his eyes at Melanie and said, "Rumors, it''s me who has her pinned to the ground and beating her up now!" Chen Qi''s lips curled into a smile. He had to admit that there had been a time when he was no match for the Flower Witch at all. Times had changed! Now, as long as Fen didn''t activate her release, she was absolutely no match for him. It could even be said to be a crushing victory! Next time they met, it would be a good opportunity to have a little sparring with Fen... Chen Qi thought to himself, he and the Flower Witch hadn''t had a real fight yet. "So the rumors are actually the reverse, it''s the Black Hunter who uses tentacles to whip the Flower Witch..." Melanie blinked, her imagination running wild. The Hunters sat around the campfire, sharing their recent hunting experiences and fun stories, with laughter and cheers echoing around. They talked about returning to the Tower of Books, handing over the Deep Blue Flame, and the shocked look of the higher-ups in the Tower of Books, as well as the powerful Book Warden, and speculated whether the Tower of Books would sail into the Witch Sea... Unconsciously, everyone fell asleep, sleeping soundly, even the night watchman Alor was visibly exhausted. Chen Qi set down the lantern illuminated by the Lantern Technique, and stood up to walk out of the woods, heading over the sea. "The moon is really round tonight¡ª" Chen Qi looked up at the night sky. Above the sea, the Ghost Ship was making clanging sounds. Was little Ma Li still unable to fix the ship? Chen Qi thought for a moment and using Sea Walker, he walked to a deserted spot on the sea surface and silently took out the Lake Sword. Then, Chen Qi followed the ciphertext, using Dark Fire under the moonlight to heat the Lake Sword to a specific temperature. As he heated it to the designated temperature, the stone on the surface of the entire Lake Sword began to break apart, revealing its interior, a blue glowing ice pop... The temperature was so cold that it even caused the surrounding seawater to clearly start to freeze. Hmm, it gave off the feeling of an ice lolly while also emanating a strong deep sea presence! Was this an edible item obtained from the depths of the sea? Chen Qi thought and took a bite, swallowing it. Strangely sweet... Chen Qi bit off a few more pieces, and soon he had eaten the whole Lake Sword. Quickly, a profound coldness spread and diffused throughout his entire body. Beneath the skin, it was as if countless tiny cold currents were traveling through his meridians, repairing every cell and healing every hidden injury. [You have consumed the Lake Sword, your spiritual power origin has increased, your inspiration has increased by 50 points! Constitution increased by 20 points!] [You have gained Deep Sea Resistance (Medium), immune to the special powers of deep sea monsters and you can wield this power!] [You have gained a small amount of Ice Enlightenment, allowing you to study Ice Phase skills.] [You have gained Sea Domain Comprehension, making it easier for you to master all domain skills related to the sea and water above the vast sea.] [You have acquired a passive ability, Sea Walker, which enhances your physical and spiritual power recovery at sea.] Chen Qi felt the immense power coursing through his body, took a deep breath, and found that the benefits of being a Sea Walker were even more than he had imagined. And as he consumed the power from the Lake Sword, numerous ripples appeared beneath his feet. Chen Qi looked up in surprise to find the calm sea suddenly churning with waves. And nearby, sea beasts for thousands of meters around were all converging towards him. "Hmm?" Chen Qi looked around, sensing that something was off. Wait, why are there so many sea beasts? Chen Qi was taken aback, his Deep Sea Affinity''s range of influence seemed to have expanded. Chapter 420 Deep Sea Affinity Lv2 The night wind blew past, and centered around Chen Qi, the seawater turned even more furious; massive waves surged like mountains, producing a deafening roar. "Something is coming..." Chen Qi lightly tapped the surface of the water with the tips of his toes. A tingling sensation traveled from the seawater to his toes. Chen Qi''s vision blurred, and at this moment, he felt as if he could sense the flow of the water, the movement of the fish, and the Sea Beasts continually charging toward him. "Sensing..." Chen Qi closed his eyes, feeling as though he were immersing himself in the ocean, almost able to listen to the voice of the great sea. Boom! In an instant, five Sea Dragons covered in sharp scales surged from the depths of the ocean like five massive pillars, rushing toward Chen Qi. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sea Scale Dragons, a purely powerful type of Sea Dragon, each possessed strength that could rival that of the Nearshore Dominator. "Huh..." Chen Qi silently observed these Sea Dragons, which bowed their heads, exuding a docile appearance, much like large dogs. At that moment, a prompt appeared. [Deep Sea Affinity Lv2: Your Deep Sea Affinity has upgraded to Lv2. Your ancient species'' aura has intensified, your aura''s influence range has tripled, and your aura''s oppressive power has increased. Now, even the weakest of the ancient species in the deep sea will feel a slight fear when they see you! Deep Sea Detection (Lamp): When you walk in the great sea, you can sense the flow of currents and the movements of Sea Beasts.] "Can consuming products from the deep sea like the Lake Sword upgrade Deep Sea Affinity?" Chen Qi opened his eyes, suddenly alert. He could feel that his soul-level aura had evolved slightly. Among them, the most straightforward and brutal was the enhancement of his Deep Sea Affinity itself, this strengthening of the aura allowed him to expand his influence range. Moreover, the most important was the new skill of Deep Sea Detection. Chen Qi felt it for a moment; it was an extremely powerful "Detect" skill. Usually, the strongest Spiritual Power Perception of a Transcendent essentially involves radiating spiritual power, treating it as an extension of the ''skin'', continually expanding outward to detect the forces around. However, such external sensing can easily be blocked by fierce winds, or the fog of the Mist Sea, a deep black layer in the sky, or even a wall¡ªall can obstruct the perception of spiritual power. And seawater also blocked the perception of spiritual power, whether it was in Lamp Phase or in Book Phase, their spiritual power detection could hardly detect monsters in the water. Even a Legend, at the bottom of the deep sea, had spiritual power perception like a feeble ant, only able to rely on eyes and sound, proceeding with difficulty in the pitch-dark darkness. This was also why the deep sea, known as the Forbidden Land of the Witch Sea, was daunting; many people couldn''t even directly look at the deep sea, let alone sense it. Chen Qi lightly tapped the water again, creating a ripple. His perception was very clear, not only could he sense the direction of the Sea Beasts, but he could even feel the flow of the water. With this skill, as long as he was fighting in the sea, even if facing an enemy with strong Spiritual Power Perception like An, his own perception would be superior. Then, Chen Qi pondered for a moment. It seemed, for now, that products of the deep sea could upgrade his inspiration talent. However, deep sea items were extremely rare, and surviving in the deep sea was as difficult as living in a Rank A rift. Such items were not something he could actively seek out yet... Chen Qi thought it over, then reached out to touch the five docile Sea Scale Dragons. The Sea Scale Dragons trembled and bowed their heavy heads, allowing Chen Qi to stroke them. Chen Qi vaguely remembered, when he set sail for the first time and encountered the Nearshore Dominator, although it also showed a bit of fear, more prevalent was a feeling of being attracted to his Deep Sea Affinity charm. However, at this moment, although the Sea Scale Dragons also felt that, there was clearly a bit more fear¡ª He wondered how the cute little Nearshore Dominator was doing after so long... Chen Qi chuckled. But the next second, something unexpected happened. Suddenly, the Sea Scale Dragons shook and spikes shot up from their spines. Then, opening their mouths filled with blood-streaked dragon teeth, they roared piercingly toward the sky! "Roar¡ª" The five Sea Scale Dragons all shouted toward the sky, their piercing roars even startling the flocks of birds on the island! Something was in the sky, wait... Chen Qi suddenly remembered something. Could it be the patrol team of Dragon Tamer Jay? The vocation of the Dragon Tamer King is as Legend Dragon Tamer. His occupational characteristics allow him to tame dragons, infuse his Spiritual Power into their bodies, and form contracts with them. Unlike Third Rank Beast Tamers, Dragon Tamers rely on resources and the ability to tame multiple dragons or even entire dragon flocks. The influence of the Dragon Tamer King firmly held the Dragon Flower Islands, which were entirely a dragon territory. Essentially, the Dragon Flower Islands served as Jay''s Dragon Pasture. In this sea area, Flying Dragons were the supreme top of the food chain. As a deafening dragon''s roar echoed, the sky split open with a dazzling crack. A Flying Dragon dived from the clouds. Its body was pitch-black, but its claws, dragon horns, and wings were covered with glittering lightning spikes and black mane! The Black Thunder Dragon''s wings unfurled, vast and wide, each flap stirring up fierce winds and waves, along with dazzling Black Lightning! The moment it appeared, several incredible bolts of thunder struck across the sea! "Black Thunder Dragon, fifteen meters long..." Chen Qi''s heartbeat suddenly accelerated. The most prized pet of the Dragon Tamer King Jay was the Black Thunder Dragon King. The Black Thunder Dragon, as the juvenile form of the Black Thunder Dragon King, possessed terrifying power and was an extremely rare dragon species! The Sea Scale Dragon or the Black Ship Sea Dragon were no match for the Black Thunder Dragon. However, as a formidable dragon species, the Black Thunder Dragon was also especially brutal and bloodthirsty, craving Transcendent power and challenges! If Chen Qi had been in full strength now, he could have taken on the role of a Hunter and slain the Black Thunder Dragon. But he had just endured a great battle, and at the moment, not to mention using the Ember Hand. Blossom, even maintaining the Ember Touch was extraordinarily difficult. "This is going to be trouble..." Chen Qi felt the throbbing pain in his body and hurriedly drew out Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, getting ready for battle. The monsters trained by the Black Whale Group Beast Tamers were undoubtedly man-eating creatures! In wars, they used Transcendents as nourishment to strengthen themselves! Sure enough, the moment it saw Chen Qi, the Black Thunder Dragon quickly drooled and hungrily rushed towards him! There was no food more delicious than a Transcendent for it! Boom! The Black Thunder Dragon, with dazzling lightning all over, struck like a falling lightning bolt, fiercely biting at him. Thunderous Fall! Chen Qi fiercely drew his sword and blocked horizontally. At that moment, the giant dragon''s mouth clamped tightly onto his sword. Then, between those golden vertical pupils, a trace of brutality and mockery flashed! Black Thunder Burst! Accompanied by the operation of its electrical organs, the Black Lightning on the Black Thunder Dragon''s body suddenly exploded, much like a massive thundercloud! A piercing pain instantly shot through Chen Qi''s entire body. Paralysis, pain...Chen Qi felt an intense sensation as if his bones were breaking. However, at that moment, he did not retreat. Instead, he gripped the handle of his sword tightly, pulled it out after taking the hit, and quickly formed the stance to unsheathe his sword again. The Black Thunder Dragon was fast. If this strike didn''t subdue it, once it switched to hunting mode, it would become extremely troublesome. And with his current physical condition, even if he used release one more time, he might end up with a lifelong ailment. Thus, he needed to quickly take down the Black Thunder Dragon. Chen Qi pulled out his sword, covered in Dragon Blood, and facing the pitch-black lightning, he stepped fiercely on the Black Thunder Dragon''s head and, descending from above, delivered a slash! Fury Slash. Commence! Shadow Blade. Dragon Ascending Slash! Boom! His long sword, like a meteor, fiercely drove the proud head of the Black Thunder Dragon into the seawater! Could such Chopping strikes really not deal significant damage... Chen Qi spat out a mouthful of blood. His injury-for-injury attack had not penetrated the Black Thunder Dragon''s scales. The Black Thunder Dragon let out a massive roar, attempting to counter-attack and show this human even more terrifying lightning strikes! However, the next second, other Sea Scale Dragons, seeing this, rushed forward, opening their bloody fangs and biting into the Black Thunder Dragon''s neck. Chapter 421 I Need a Doctor Crack! The Sea Scale Dragon''s fangs, sharp as knife blades, easily pierced through the tough hide of the Flying Dragon, embedding deeply into its flesh and blood. "Oof, how is this possible!" The Black Thunder Dragon watched in disbelief as it, a high-class species, was being assaulted and humiliated by five lower-class Sea Scale Dragons. In these seas, although there were Sea Dragons, under the control of the Dragon Tamer King, the Flying Dragons were the true sovereigns of this maritime domain. The power of the Black Thunder Dragon far surpassed that of the Sea Scale Dragons, under normal circumstances, a small flash of its lightning could scare these Sea Scale Dragons away. And now, these Sea Scale Dragons dared to attack it, daring to gnaw at its flesh! Not only that, but there was also a little red crab that had climbed onto its face and with a small pincer, popped it on the nose. Who gave them the courage! "Woo¡ª" The Black Thunder Dragon let out a pitiful scream. Its wings flapped vigorously, and its body exuded thunder scales to try to break free from this fatal bond, but all efforts were in vain. Under the attack of the five Sea Scale Dragons, it kept bleeding profusely. Boom! With a furious bite, the Black Thunder Dragon''s neck snapped, and its reactions slowly faded as it was devoured by the Sea Scale Dragons. That was a close call... Chen Qi took a deep breath and pulled out bandages from his backpack card. These Sea Scale Dragons feared the Black Thunder Dragon, so he had to show some strength before they would dare to fight alongside him. Chen Qi rolled up his sleeve and looked at his skin, where dark red scars now marred it, bleeding profusely. At the same time, his back and kidneys also felt an extreme pain. The attack of the Black Thunder Dragon could paralyze the entire body, and affect the blood. Continuous battles had caused serious internal injuries to his body. The alert popped up. [Your body has entered a state of severe internal injury, and all attributes have decreased by 40%.] No good, I need to find a doctor as soon as possible... Chen Qi wrapped the injured area with bandages, his body already pushing some kind of limit after the long journey. His body, in the short term, could no longer recover just by eating. Chen Qi stepped forward and pulled off the Black Thunder Dragon''s Thunder Horn. [Black Thunder Dragon Horn: Properties: Blade, Flower Effects: The horn can be used to concoct potions that enhance resistance to lightning or to create equipment imbued with the power of lightning.] The most valuable part of the Black Thunder Dragon''s body was this Dragon Horn; he didn''t have time to dissect the rest now. At this moment, hunters from White Tower crowded the shoreline, looking at Chen Qi with terror. What was happening? The Black Hunter, on a post-dinner stroll, had dared to intervene in the struggle between the Sea Scale Dragons and the Black Thunder Dragon. "Eat..." Chen Qi said gently to the Sea Scale Dragons, urging the Sea Beasts to leave him, then hastened towards the shore. "Melanie, are you all rested? If so, we should set off immediately." "Set off immediately?" Melanie rubbed her head. Chen Qi explained, "There is a contract between a Beast Tamer and their pet. Once the pet dies, its master will sense it, especially High Rank Beast Tamers, who can even detect the direction of their pet''s death." Let''s sort through this... Alor adjusted his glasses: "The Black Thunder Dragon was killed by a Sea Beast, then you, Black Hunter, risked being attacked by Sea Scale Dragons to steal a Dragon Horn, but now, we must run..." "Yes, and if my predictions are correct, the one who will be chasing us is most likely one of the seven Sea Pirates, Dragon Tamer Jay." The seven Sea Pirates, Dragon Tamer King Jay! Instantly, the White Tower Hunters'' calm expressions tensed. A legend! And from the Black Whale Group at that! In the tales of the sea, it was said that Jay could lift a finger, and hundreds of Flying Dragons would feast upon a navy squadron! He himself was an army of a kingdom! They, their team, had actually killed the beloved pet of the Dragon Tamer King. Even Alor, usually calm and focused on his exams, couldn''t help but adjust his glasses and break into a cold sweat. Following the Black Hunter on an adventure meant plenty of meat soup, but the excitement, it was really something... The group couldn''t help but reflect. "Don''t worry, our ship can perform another Space Jump to escape the crime scene, it''s no problem." Chen Qi said as he made his way to the Ghost Ship. The Flying Dragon Unit of the Dragon Tamer King was a force with superb pursuing capabilities, fortunately, he also had the Space Jump. This place was no longer safe; I need a professional surgeon... Chen Qi silently thought. "Ma Li, how is it? Is the ship fixed? Can we make another Space Jump?" Little Ma Li wiped the sweat from her forehead: "Eighty percent, but if we initiated another jump, the internal structure of the ship would inevitably collapse, and the entire ship''s speed would drop significantly." As long as it can be started... Chen Qi bit his lip, his condition wasn''t good, and his primary task was to enter a safe haven to seek a doctor. "Start it..." Chen Qi muttered quietly. "Okay." Ma Li walked into the engine room to start the jump engine again. Chen Qi thought for a moment and chose a relatively safe direction. The Ghost Ship began its acceleration phase, and then, with the roar of the massive engine and the sound of shattering glass, a large amount of black lightning burst forth on the ship! Boom! A space rift appeared again... The Ghost Ship briefly passed through the rift, entering another pitch-black world, and then immediately emerged from it¡ª Boom¡ª The Ghost Ship appeared from the rift, showing up in a distant sea, stirring up a tremendous noise. Chen Qi held a telescope, looking into the distance. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Far away, a huge lighthouse stood erect on the sea, and in the darkness, it was particularly conspicuous. "A mobile lighthouse? A movable dock?" Chen Qi looked into the distance, and beneath the lighthouse hung a flag with a Seal and a large number ''one''. The moving dock, Seal One! "We finally got it right..." Chen Qi let out a long sigh of relief. Seal''s Mobile Dock Number One was a very famous movable dock in the Witch Sea, a neutral organization in the great ocean''s midst. Its main purpose was to operate the movable dock, providing rest stops for adventurers of the Witch Sea, light, food, as well as luxurious entertainment services. Additionally, they offered banking services, potion shops, merchandise trade, medical assistance, and ship repairs, among others. Of course, their services were two, even three times more expensive than those in the cities! But on the moving dock, there was never a shortage of adventurers reaping big rewards, spending a fortune on the dock. Finding a doctor... Chen Qi''s heart lightened with joy; expensive as they were, finding a ship''s doctor on the high seas was no easy feat. At the moment, the White Tower Hunters also secretly rejoiced as they observed the distant dock! "We''ve finally made it out..." The White Tower Hunter took a deep breath. Before setting out, they could never have imagined that they would board Blue Fire Island, steal the Deep Blue Fire from underneath the combined assault of the Bonfire Energy Company and the Navy! If they reported this to their superiors at the Tower of Books, they would never believe it! Chen Qi took off the Ember Touch and steered the damaged Ghost Ship to the parking area of the moving dock, then headed to the dock''s main hall with the White Tower Hunter. Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire Inside the dock''s grand hall, it glittered with gold and brilliance, like an entertainment venue for hosting esteemed guests. Upon seeing Chen Qi, the dock''s manager sensed, with his keen intuition, that this group of hunters were valuable guests! They must have gotten hold of something valuable, prestigious customers! The manager with the small mustache approached them and asked: "Guest, what services do you need?" Chen Qi firmly responded: "I need a doctor, a trustworthy doctor; and also, the latest major intel around here!" Business opportunity... The manager''s eyes gleamed as he said: "No problem, we have two Second Rank doctors right here. Besides that, guest, you shouldn''t say... We also have major intel." "What intel?" Chen Qi asked casually. The manager clasped his hands and said smilingly: "Guest, not to conceal it, according to the Navy''s intel, there might be a major bounty offender nearby, and we''ve already learned of his whereabouts. Guest, you seem to be from the Hunter Association..." A major bounty offender... Instantly, the White Tower Hunters behind Chen Qi fell silent. But Chen Qi showed little expression, still asking coldly: "Whose Bounty Order?" The manager rubbed his hands together and said: "Guest, don''t be surprised, truth be told, the legendary Flower Witch has just appeared here..." "Hm?" Chen Qi turned his head, staring intently at the manager like a hungry wolf. The manager broke out in a cold sweat and asked: "What''s wrong? Guest?" Chapter 422 Saint and the Book Witch "Are you sure this information isn''t fake?" Chen Qi placed his hand on the shoulder of the informant. What are you getting so close for? The strong smell of blood made the Bearded Manager shudder: "Of course, I swear on the century-old reputation of Seal Company!" Chen Qi asked, "How much?" The Bearded Manager revealed his gold teeth: "Sir, fifty thousand shell coins. This isn''t particularly valuable information." Fifty thousand, these swindlers surprisingly aren''t ripping me off¡­ Chen Qi thought, in a high-expense place like Seal One, fifty thousand shell coins was indeed a fairly low price. Chen Qi cheerfully took out and handed over the fifty thousand shell coins. Following that, the Bearded Manager handed him a slip of information. Chen Qi opened it and scanned through it eagerly, his eyebrows increasingly furrowed. Just a day before, on Seal One, a Second Rank Transcendent from the Hunter Association, while buying medicine from a Pharmacist, accidentally discovered flowers growing on the arm of the latter. Thus, the Second Rank Transcendent immediately informed the Bounty Hunters on Seal One, which in turn, sparked a chase. As a result, the Flower Witch had no choice but to use a hallucinogenic potion. In short, the Flower Witch''s identity had been exposed and she was now subject to a bounty by the Bounty Hunters! Damn, the Flower Witch is surrounded. Chen Qi shook his head, he and Fen both had bounties of fifty million shell coins on their heads, a staggering sum for most Bounty Hunters. Moreover, although he and Fen both had some abilities, against an encirclement of Third Rank Transcendent Hunters, it was still a massive problem. Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire Fundamentally, it was the pain of lacking friendly forces; at sea, Fen''s genuine allies were strictly limited to Chen Qi and the Blood Blade Pirate Group. The war between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group was ongoing, and the Ice Demon Pirate Group''s favorability was not high enough yet. Chen Qi shook his head, looking at the last line of the information. According to the intelligence from Seal One, the Flower Witch was very likely still on the edge of the Dragon Flower Islands. I need to go help Fen¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. The Bearded Manager asked, "Sir, are you also tempted by the fifty million shell coin bounty on the Flower Witch?" "Yes," Chen Qi replied noncommittally. Seeing this, the Bearded Manager immediately said, "Sir, by the way, the doctors you requested have arrived. Do you see anyone you fancy?" Chen Qi turned his head, only to discover that the ever-persistent Bearded Manager had already found two doctors. One of them was a brawny muscleman doctor and another was a knife-licking female doctor. The muscle doctor''s pectorals flexed: "Sir, I understand a man''s muscles very well, just lie down on the bed, and whatever illness you have will be cured~" The other female doctor, dressed like a bandaged zombie, hissed with a forked tongue: "Sir, I am very proficient in blood surgery, lie down on my bed, and I shall ensure you are comfortably treated~" Two Second Rank doctors, what kind of rotten fish and shrimp are these¡­ are you sure you''re doctors¡­ Chen Qi said coldly and without mercy: "I don''t need them." Immediately thereafter, Chen Qi turned around and left the place. The Bearded Manager spoke anxiously, "Sir, don''t go, if you sign a surgery contract now, we offer a Rabbit Girl Carrot-Pulling service as a bonus¡ª" What kind of weird service is that? Melanie commented under her breath. Chen Qi ignored the Bearded Manager''s shouts and temptations. Surgery was a lucrative industry; in Shell Country, a Transcendent''s major surgery would cost at least five hundred thousand shell coins. With his current condition, he might need at least a million shell coins. And, if these doctors chose to scam him, he could be cheated while lying on the hospital bed. Of course, most importantly, there were no reliable doctors on this ship. Indeed, for such surgeries, it''s better to turn to someone you know¡­ Chen Qi thought; although Fen wasn''t a professional doctor but rather a Pharmacist. But, as expected, Fen''s surgical skills were not bad either. Then, Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter parted ways. Chen Qi, on the Seal No. 1 ship, took a bath and then purchased some potions, new hunter''s clothes, and headed to the dock to buy some ship repair tools, as well as food. In the end, Chen Qi checked his Shell coins, only to find he had five million Shell coins left. Five million may seem a lot, but in the Witch Sea where gold is everywhere, this amount was quite insufficient. Eventually, he reunited with the White Tower Hunters on the Ghost Ship. At this point, the White Tower Hunters had sold off their backpacks and even rented a small steamboat. Chen Qi then spent another hundred thousand Shell coins to purchase four ''Hidden Cards'' from Melanie that could hide a ship, and four hundred thousand more to buy two Communication Cards that were difficult to detect by radar and Spiritual Power. These two cards were Melanie''s specialties. After a lengthy chat, the White Tower Hunters boarded the rented steam ship. Having obtained the Deep Blue Flame and completed the most important mission, it was time to say goodbye. The young Mechanic, Ma Li, stood on the ship and said with a flushed face: "Mr. Black Hunter, we are leaving now, thank you for your care." Melanie took a deep breath and boldly said: "Little brother, see you next time we cooperate. If there''s anything you need help with, you can come to us." Although the Black Hunters were brutal when they activated Ember Touch, the White Tower Hunters had to admit that cooperating with the Black Hunter was quite comfortable. Why did it feel like they were somewhat reluctant... Chen Qi suddenly remembered something and said: "By the way, Melanie, could you do me a favor?" "What is it? If we can help at all!" Chen Qi coughed twice and said: "If possible, could you report the appearance of the witches of the Witch Sea to the Sage of the Tower of Books?" "The Sage of the Tower of Books!" Melanie was taken aback. The Sage of the Tower of Books was their chief on the Book Tower, a bona fide Saint; for them, fresh Third Rankers, not only reporting this matter but seeing the Sage of the Tower of Books was challenging. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi took a deep breath. His goal was to draw a special individual into the situation of the Witch Sea. Although Flower Witch Fen seemed to be alone and weak, in reality, she had quite a few hidden allies. Firstly, there was Fen''s family in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the Golden Canary Family, an enormous clan known as the kingdom''s right hand. In the eyes of this family, not to mention the Ice Witch, even a Demigod was not an invincible existence. However, in the eyes of the Golden Canary Family elders, Fen was but a child suffering from Blood Flower Disease with a worrying future. This was a family that valued interest, and all their help was also built on it. Aside from that, there was the status of a witch. Chen Qi remembered that on the Tower of Books, there was an original disciple of the Book Witch, who was also half a witch, though she spent all her days in the library and never left. After the jumble fight of the Witch Sea version 3.0 started, this successor of the ''Book Witch'' was an important ally for Fen. She successfully helped Fen withstand the pursuit from the Blood Hunters. A Saint''s help was enough to turn around the situation for him and Fen. Now, he and Fen could be called enemies of the entire world! Thus, Chen Qi wanted to try and see if he could lure this sunlight-shunning Book Witch out from the dark library in advance. But with Chen Qi''s status, it was impossible to meet this Saint - he could only let the White Tower Hunters give it a shot. If the matter reached the ears of the Sage of the Tower of Books, it might also reach the reclusive Book Witch. Melanie thought for a moment. Getting the material ''Deep Blue Flame'' was an important mission for the Tower of Books; perhaps they really could meet the Sage. She nodded: "Mm, if we can see the Sage." Chen Qi smiled and said: "Then, farewell, White Tower Hunters." "Wow wow wow (Goodbye! Goodbye!)" The cleaning Water Elves also tearfully waved their cloth, bidding the White Tower Hunters goodbye. The boat carrying the White Tower Hunters sailed toward the distant horizon. Suddenly, Melanie remembered something and turned to say: "Goodbye. We look forward to our next cooperation, Black Hunter. I hope the next time we meet, you haven''t become a prisoner of the navy~" The White Tower Hunters waved their hands as their silhouettes gradually disappeared, finally vanishing over the horizon of the sea. Chapter 423 A Kick in Fens Butt "Sigh..." Chen Qi stood alone at the bow, watching the White Tower Hunters leave, and the noisy world gradually became quiet. Chen Qi looked toward the solitary ship, holding the map, and gazed toward the distant Dragon Flower Islands. The Dragon Flower Islands were too vast, and the Flower Witch was certainly well hidden. He wondered if he would be able to find Fen... Chen Qi sighed deeply in his heart. Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire Without a doubt, the most reliable ''doctor'' he could find now was Fen! But finding the Flower Witch was not an easy task. After all, the Flower Witch had survived for so long because she was very adept at escaping. "Anyway, let''s give it a try." Chen Qi steered the Ghost Ship to a safe place, used a Hidden Card to conceal the vessel, and then arranged for Water Elf No.1 to stand guard. Subsequently, he sailed toward the Dragon Flower Islands on a steamboat borrowed from the Seal. ... ... On the Dragon Flower Islands, there was a Nameless Island full of reeds where seagulls lined up, flapping their wings as they flew across the blue sky. The sea breeze gently caressed, swaying the reeds with a rustling sound like nature''s most melodious symphony. Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, casting golden speckles over the verdant reeds, interweaving gold with green. Adventurers'' boats occasionally sailed past the edges of the Dragon Flower Islands. All the small animals on the island seemed to be leisurely enjoying themselves. A Moon Butterfly gently fluttered over the reeds. Fen suddenly sprang from the reeds and then covered the Moon Butterfly with a glass jar: "Don''t run!" However, the Moon Butterfly deftly dodged, escaping Fen''s grasp. Fen, stepping on the reedy ground, slipped dramatically, plunging headfirst into the muddy water, bottom up. Hmmmm¡ªThe Moon Butterfly, witnessing the scene, could not help but flutter its wings in merciless mockery. Until the next moment, a green, reed-adorned Water Elf emerged from the reeds and capped the Moon Butterfly with a glass jar. "Ha!" A sneak attack! The Moon Butterfly struggled inside the jar. "Well done, No.2!" Fen got up and happily took the jar housing the Moon Butterfly. Then, smiling, she held the jar aloft in the sunlight: "I''ve obtained a rare medicinal ingredient, the Moon Butterfly!" "Wa-ku Wa-ku (Yay yay)!" Water Elf No.2 clapped its hands in excitement and agreed. But soon, a breeze drifted by, and the smile on Fen''s face gradually faded, replaced by a cold, mournful expression. "Alas..." Holding the glass jar, Fen heaved a long sigh. These self-entertaining methods could hardly lift her spirits anymore. She had gathered many medicinal ingredients these past days, but it still wasn''t enough to craft a bottle of Sage''s Medicine; a key primary ingredient was missing. Beyond that, her troubles didn''t end there. Ever since her identity was discovered two days ago, both Navy personnel and Hunters had been frantically pursuing her. Was my voice just too loud¡­ Fen furrowed her brow, surveying her surroundings to ensure there were no other adventurers. Although the Dragon Flower Islands belonged to the Dragon Tamer King, Transcendents themselves were sometimes more valuable than medicinal ingredients. Especially after the Crack Tide, with more Third Rank Transcendents and Second Rank Transcendents appearing. Therefore, the Dragon Tamer King deliberately weakened the ''defense'' of the Dragon Flower Islands, allowing more Transcendents to collect the rare ingredients of the islands. In this way, he could attract some adventurers while his Flying Dragons enjoyed the delicious Transcendent feed. The Dragon Tamer King managed this balance excellently; although it was forbidden territory, many adventurers still got their hands on extremely rare materials from the Dragon Flower Islands. Thus, adventurers were not scarce on the islands. And Fen too, drawn by the medicinal plants of the Dragon Flower Islands, became one of these adventurers, but her situation was much worse than that of ordinary adventurers. Another day without Chen Qi¡­ The Flower Witch Fen thought again of Chen Qi. If Chen Qi were here, she wouldn''t have to amuse herself alone, and she could partake in bolder adventures. But the two of them, both Third Ranks with a bounty of fifty million each, if they spent too much time together, that would become a walking one hundred million bells! Fen didn''t want Chen Qi to lose his chance to grow stronger because of her issues. With their current strength, in this vast sea, they could only hide and struggle to survive. Once I create the Sage''s Medicine and become a Legend, things will get better for us¡­ Fen thought optimistically. Suddenly, a dragon''s roar sounded! In the sky, a group of Flying Dragons passed by. The Flying Dragons had come again! The Flying Dragons were the pets of the Dragon Tamer King, the sovereigns of the Dragon Flower Islands! Once targeted by the Flying Dragons, the consequences were unimaginable! "Trouble..." Fen gritted her teeth, hurriedly bent down, and slowly crawled in search of a hole to hide from the Flying Dragon. However, before she could move a few steps, she heard the voice of an adventurer. "Hey, does anyone know where the Flower Witch is!?" "Friend, stop joking, if we knew, we''d have sold that information to a Third Rank Hunter already!" Someone was after her... The Flower Witch quickly hugged Water Elf No.2, ready to run away. But the very next moment, she felt a trace of Spiritual Power watching her! The Flower Witch could sense the faint sound of footsteps approaching from afar. Someone had found her! S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Startled, she realized that running away was not a wise choice at this moment. She had to hide! She thought for a moment and resolutely used her signature technique! Earth Escape Technique! Break the ground! Fen crouched down and began to furiously dig the earth with her hands, and in two seconds flat, a large hole had been excavated beneath her. However, the hole could only fit half of her! No, there wasn''t time to perform the full technique... Out of necessity, Fen shoved her head into the hole, leaving half her backside exposed. Earth Escape Technique. Plant Coverage! Quickly, reeds grew beside her, covering her up, and under the plants'' coverage, her own Spirit Power Field also shrank to an almost imperceptible size. Thump thump¡ª Don''t find me, my Concealing Technique is unbeatable... Fen''s head was buried in the dark pit, her field of vision pitch black, and she dared not use Spiritual Power to Detect, risking being detected in return. She could only hear people passing by her side. "They must not find me! My Spirit Power Field has nearly vanished!" Fen silently thought. Chen Qi stopped in his tracks, his face full of confusion as he looked at the backside hidden among the reeds. As long as he was not too far from the sea, his Deep Sea Detection could produce some effects on this Nameless Island. Deep Sea Detection... Relying on his sensation of the subtle movements of the water currents, Chen Qi detected the floral essence of the area. What the heck is this backside? Chen Qi lightly lifted the reeds and then saw a backside. "..." What is this thing? For some reason, every time he saw Fen, she always managed to surprise him. Is this an unfinished Earth Escape Technique? Or was she eaten by the earth? Chen Qi was astonished. Hisss... Chen Qi was speechless. But he had to admit, that backside was quite perky, and it even nervously twitched. "..." No, he really wanted to kick it... Chen Qi lost his composure, lifted his foot, and kicked the backside. "Fen, don''t turn around, it''s me." Thump! Fen felt the attack from behind and immediately burst out of the ground, angrily drawing her weapon, ready to give the assailant a thrashing! "You''re going to pay for this!" Then, Fen blinked and looked at the person in front of her, tears involuntarily appearing in her eyes. Fen was shocked; she never expected Chen Qi would come to find her, let alone see through her exquisite Hidden Technique. After her Hidden Technique had been perfected, it had only ever failed in front of Chen Qi. But more than confusion and anger, Fen was now overwhelmed with a sense of surprise, excitement, and joy: "Qi..." Chen Qi waved and said: "Long time no see, Fen." Graceful! Graceful! Fen hurriedly wiped the dirt from her face, excitedly asked: "Cough cough, Qi, you... why are you here?" Chen Qi stroked his chin, pondering: "First, I''m sick, I need a doctor." Sick! Fen asked urgently: "What sickness! What''s wrong! Are you okay, how many days can you live?" You really have a way with words, but thank you for your concern... Chen Qi thought for a moment, then continued, smiling: "It''s nothing serious, second..." "Second?" Fen tilted her head in confusion, could Chen Qi have encountered some trouble? "Second, I missed you." "Ah?" Chapter 424 Fens Wild Thoughts "Ah... ah... ah?" Fen''s face instantly flushed a slight red, and she lowered her head in a somewhat flustered manner, looking for a place to hide her face. She nervously didn''t dare to look directly at Chen Qi and instinctively lay down again, burying her head in a pit in the ground. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A profusion of pink blossoms sprouted one after another from Fen''s hair. "???" Chen Qi watched wordlessly as Fen''s butt stuck up and her legs trembled, caught in a dilemma about whether or not to give her another kick. Were my words really that hurtful... Chen Qi silently thought. She remembered Fen had said something similar, but she hadn''t reacted like this at all. Chen Qi twitched the corners of her mouth and said, "What are you doing?" Fen spoke in a soft, extremely rapid voice: "Nothing, nothing... just feeling that my Earth Escape Skill isn''t yet perfect, just practicing a bit more." The sea breeze blew gently, and after a minute, Fen still hadn''t finished her Earth Escape Skill practice, with her butt sporadically wriggling. "..." Chen Qi touched her sore shoulder again and raised her foot: "Fen, if you don''t come out, I''ll give you another kick." "Kick then kick... no, wait, don''t you dare kick me!" Fen spoke incoherently, her words in disarray as she protected her butt with her hands and anxiously yanked her head out of the hole. After spending a long minute under the Earth Escape, she finally managed to cool down, and her brain had successfully calmed. Suddenly, Fen realized she had not maintained the dignity of a witch at all! Her image in front of Chen Qi had crumbled! Elegance, I am from the Golden Canary Family, a student of the teacher, no matter who I face, no matter who, I must not lose my elegance... Fen shook the dirt from her face and then puffed out her chest, assuming the posture of noble etiquette. Mustn''t lose my elegance! Especially in front of Qi! Just now, she was provoked by Chen Qi and almost forgot, Chen Qi had just sneak-attacked her! And it was her butt he sneak-attacked! She stood tall, her tone icy as she spoke: "Qi, long time no see, but kicking a witch''s butt at will, that''s not polite." With the blossoms on her face, Fen now possessed a mysterious and authoritative air of a ''witch sister''. If Chen Qi hadn''t just witnessed her clownish ostrich performance, complete with occasional yellow and pink flowers blooming from her head, he might have actually been fooled by her. "I got it, sorry sorry, I won''t kick next time." Chen Qi replied rather perfunctorily. Even if I were to kick, I''d give a heads up... Fen grumbled to herself, quickly wiping away the dirt on her face. Then, with a blushing face, she whispered softly: "I''ve missed you too... But, Qi, are you alright? Didn''t you get seriously hurt?" Fen anxiously eyed Chen Qi, who, from the outside, didn''t appear to have any significant injuries. That means, it''s very possible that he suffered serious internal damage. Ouch... Chen Qi frowned: "Well, in the process of searching for the Deep Blue Flame, I encountered some issues and released twice, which has caused quite a bit of harm to my body." Fen asked with a grave expression: "Twice release? How long apart did you do them? Ten minutes, or five?" "Um, well..." Chen Qi thought for a moment and answered: "Simultaneously." "Simultaneously!" Are you that fierce... Fen blinked, momentarily doubting if she''d heard wrong. Chen Qi, who had just advanced, had actually triggered two releases at the same time! Fen looked around to make sure no one was present, then led Chen Qi to a more secluded and quiet reed thicket. Following that, she turned her head to the side and said with cool and swift seriousness: "Take... take off your clothes, I''ll... check you out." "Okay." Chen Qi removed his outer Hunter''s coat, then took off the shirt underneath, revealing his injured upper body. On his exposed skin, you could see the shocking black charring and cracks, like a battlefield licked by fierce flames. The edges of the wounds were jagged and uneven, with some areas even showing fresh red muscle and blood vessels, from which dark droplets of blood slowly seeped out, resembling tiny insects. Lightning wounds... Fen stepped forward, leaned in, and examined them closely. But the damage was far from just that, there were also dark bruises on his skin and some signs of burns. "Don''t move, I need to check inside your body deeply..." "Okay." Fen reached out and gently placed her hand above Chen Qi''s chest. Green waves of Spiritual Power spread from the chest. Chen Qi could feel that the inside of his body was being sensed by Fen''s Spiritual Power. "How is it, Fen?" Chen Qi looked up, asking curiously. Fen frowned and said: "It''s severe, your body has been pushed to the limit, resulting in a large number of internal injuries that need to be conditioned." Sure enough... Chen Qi moved his limbs a bit and was greeted by a strong sensation of soreness. Shadow of Flame Demon, the release of Yu Huo, both were frenzied moves. During combat, the body''s defensive mechanism ''pain'' would be greatly reduced. For an ordinary Third Rank Transcendent, triggering the release twice in a row, the damage to the body was unimaginable. Only after last night''s madness had passed did Chen Qi begin to feel the extensive damage to his body. A moment of glory, a funeral pyre later. Fen pursed her lips: "But luckily, it hasn''t reached the core. With some minor surgery and some medical treatment, you''ll be fine." Saying so, Fen took out a surgical cloth from her backpack card, had Number Two clean it, and then laid it on the ground. "Lie down on it, face down, and don''t move." Fen said assertively. Chen Qi asked in surprise: "Surgery, can that even be done in the field? Can''t we do it back on the ship?" Fen replied anxiously: "Don''t you know, in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, humans are also part of nature, so many things can be done at night! Whether it''s a wedding, eating, sleeping! That includes surgery!" "Moreover, there are many Bounty Hunters nearby. If we encounter trouble on the way back, it could worsen your condition." When it came to treating others, the usually soft-spoken Fen was always extra assertive. Field surgery, now that was a novel experience... Chen Qi considered for a moment and replied: "Okay, by the way, Fen, I also got some medicinal herbs; do you think they will be helpful?" Chen Qi tossed the backpack card filled with medicinal herbs to her with a snap of his fingers. So many medicinal herbs... Fen took the backpack card and checked it. Immediately afterward, Chen Qi obediently lay face down on the surgical cloth. No matter how strong he was ordinarily, on the surgical table, he could only obediently listen to the doctor. Fortunately, Fen was a trustworthy doctor. Fen took out sterilized gloves, a scalpel, and some injections specifically for treating internal injuries from her backpack card. Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire "It might hurt a bit..." The needle in Fen''s hand, rather than being called a needle, could be more aptly described as a drill bit. "Okay." Chen Qi silently closed his eyes. "If it hurts, you can also scream out..." Saying so, Fen forcefully injected the needle into Chen Qi''s back. A sharp pain shot from his spine! Chapter 425 Fens Rough Treatment This guy has a pretty sturdy body... Fen blushed, slowly pushing the syringe and injecting the medicine into Chen Qi''s body, drop by drop. Ouch! Chen Qi clenched his teeth, enduring the pain. Soon, a conspicuous small blood hole appeared on his back. Fen''s medical skills were much more brutal than he had imagined... Chen Qi was taken aback, almost forgetting that Fen''s profession was a pharmacist, not a professional doctor. "Don''t move¡ª" As she spoke, Fen forcefully supported Chen Qi''s head with her hand, lifted his head, and poured a bottle of green potion directly into Chen Qi''s mouth. Gurgle, gurgle¡ª Her method was extremely rough, occasionally hitting the kidney area. Such fierce force! If it weren''t for Fen, Chen Qi might even suspect that she was an unlicensed Black Doctor craving for his kidneys. She then took out a new anesthetic and continued the injection. With the injection of the anesthetic, Chen Qi closed his eyes, and his body''s sensations gradually diminished. Since he couldn''t resist, he might as well enjoy... Chen Qi no longer resisted the pain. Then she took out another topical potion and applied it to the parts burned by the black thunder. Next came the injections of various potions. Fen was not a professional doctor and lacked tools for treating serious internal injuries; her treatment method was potion conditioning. Essentially, it involved injecting potions to achieve a therapeutic effect. After the surgery, an exhausted Fen handed Chen Qi his clothes and stood up tiredly, feeling an indescribable sense of accomplishment: S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How do you feel, does your body feel comfortable now?" Is it finally over?... Chen Qi opened his eyes, stood up, and wiped off the green liquid at the corner of his mouth. His body was gently lifted by a warm force, all the heaviness and discomfort were slowly dissipating, and the pains that kept him awake at night and tossing and turning now seemed blurred and distant, as if enveloped in a soft mist, no longer sharp and unbearable. "Very comfortable, it would have been better if it were a bit gentler¡ª" Chen Qi said. "It was already quite gentle." Fen blossomed with happy little yellow flowers on her head, and the gloom on her face swept away: "However, Qi, I''m not a professional doctor; this was just basic surgery. For a complete recovery, you''ll still need some time with potion conditioning. By the way, your Sea Beast Disease is a hidden danger, and now that your physique can undergo flesh surgery, you''d better find a professional doctor..." "Thank you." Fen smiled happily and handed Chen Qi some green potions: "Take your medicine on time. It will take at least two weeks for a complete conditioning. During this period, you''d better not initiate any release or use moves harmful to your body." Two weeks without fighting... Chen Qi frowned and accepted the potions: "Understood." After dealing with Chen Qi''s physical issues, Fen took a deep breath, finally remembering Chen Qi''s matters. Why was Chen Qi here? What had happened when they parted? She hadn''t asked him these questions yet. Fen curiously asked Chen Qi about the events. "It''s a long story." Chen Qi told her about how he and the White Tower Hunters went to Blue Fire Island and eventually defeated Bonfire Energy Company''s Exploration No. and ultimately seized the Deep Blue Flame and the Deep Sea Treasure. Fen listened, surprised little black flowers popping up over her head! She was here picking mushrooms, picking flowers, while Chen Qi''s team was actually battling with Bonfire Energy Company! For a moment, Fen didn''t know whether Bonfire Energy Company was too weak, or if the White Tower Hunters were too strong, or maybe Chen Qi was too strong. Fen sniffed, and at this moment, she was surprised to find that Chen Qi''s Spirit Power Field had grown stronger since they parted! Such a rapid increase in strength, even in resource-rich seas like the Crack Tide, was extremely rare! Could Qi be a more talented genius than me? Could Qi now be stronger than me? Fen was somewhat surprised: "Qi, that means you''ve got the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure." "Yes, one of them is the Lake Sword, which I''ve already assimilated, and the other is the Deep Sea Hunter''s chest, but I haven''t yet been able to crack the ciphertext lock on it." Chen Qi said, taking out the Deep Sea Hunter''s little chest. Given his and Fen''s relationship, besides Deep Sea Affinity, there was no need to hide anything from Fen. Fen''s eyes flashed with curiosity: "Ciphertext lock, can you show it to me? My teacher taught me some ways to crack ciphers..." "Oh? Fen, you can do that too?" Chen Qi was suddenly surprised and handed over the chest. Fen received the treasure box and translated the ciphertext on it one by one: "To smear this treasure box with one liter of great whale blood and then to burn the box with deep blue fire will open this treasure box..." So that''s how it''s fully opened... Chen Qi took back the box, lost in thought. He had the deep blue fire, but the great whale blood, which was Black Whale Blood, he did not have enough. The Black Whale Blood they had obtained earlier had been largely used by Fen for experiments. He could only get some new great whale blood... Chen Qi asked: "Fen, did you get any fresh Black Whale Blood during your adventures?" "No..." Fen said dejectedly. "It looks like we''ll have to go get some." Chen Qi planned. The Black Whale Blood, commonly found in mutated pitch-black sea beasts, would drive any sea beast fully infected with it completely mad. Although there were quite a few sea beasts infected with Black Whale Blood, coming across these creatures still required a lot of luck. Fortunately, he now possessed Deep Sea Detection, which greatly improved his ability to find mutated creatures in the vast ocean. This guy, he must not be thinking about my matters, but rather how to get Black Whale Blood... Fen knocked on Chen Qi''s head with her little fist, saying: "Hunting creatures infected with Black Whale Blood is very dangerous! Plus, your wounds haven''t healed yet, don''t be reckless. You must rest quietly, come with me." Fen took a lantern, leading Chen Qi to her small hideout on the Dragon Flower Islands. "Okay." Helping Fen advance to become a legend was also his goal. Chen Qi thought it over, he might as well rest for a while, here and help Fen gather some rare medicinal herbs. ... ... Seven days later, on a nameless island of the Dragon Flower Islands. Under the comfortable sea breeze, Fen and Chen Qi were collecting herbs. Standing by the coast, Chen Qi picked a Sea Blue Flower from the shore and handed it to the Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 behind him. "I have finally gathered them all. With Fen''s daily applications of medicine, my body has also nearly fully recovered." Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead. In those days, thanks to the new medicine made by Fen, his injuries had healed, and his physical condition had improved by 5 points. He then lightly stepped onto the surface of the water, his inspiration spreading far into the sea. Amidst countless schools of fish, a Sword Shark emanating terrifying dark spiritual power caught his attention. "I''ve finally caught you..." Chen Qi smiled excitedly and silently tossed out an Extraordinary Fish Bait. Against his expectations, over the past months, these sea beasts soaked in Black Whale Blood had completely lost their sanity, turning into unfeeling killing machines that slaughtered anything in sight, incessantly pursuing delicious food. Even the Deep Sea Affinity had a hard time functioning against sea beasts completely tainted by Black Whale Blood and the moon''s influence. At the lure of the fish bait, in an instant, the Black Sword Shark noticed him, speeding through the sea like a rocket, charging toward Chen Qi. Clang¡ª A flash of cold light! Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire With a swift draw of his sword, Chen Qi cleanly sliced the Black Sword Shark before him into two halves. This Black Sword Shark''s body was too weak, even after contamination, it only had the strength of a Second Rank Transcendent. "Delivery right to my doorstep..." Chen Qi crouched down and extracted the fresh great whale blood from inside the Sword Shark. It was finally time to open the box! Excitedly, Chen Qi held the small treasure box in his hands, smeared the Black Whale Blood onto the Deep Sea Hunter''s small treasure box, and then ignited it with deep blue fire. Pfft! Quickly, the whole treasure box rapidly caught fire! And the box, like a seashell, slowly opened... "What is it?" Chen Qi was excited, and Fen, watching from a distance, also looked over curiously. The next instant, a burst of blue light emerged¡ª Then, from within the box, dozens of giant tentacles stretched out, tightly wrapping around Chen Qi''s head. "Ah?" Fen, from a distance, was stunned. Chapter 426 Deep Sea Hunters Diary Chen Qi''s head was firmly enveloped by a slippery tentacle, and a strong suction emitted from its sucker gave his entire face a strange sensation. "What a treasure box trap!" His right hand suddenly burst into dark flames, and then he grasped the thick tentacle, pulling the sticky tentacle off his face. Snap! Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire Under brute force, accompanied by a ''snap'' sound, the tentacle from inside the treasure box was finally pulled away and thrown to the ground. "What in the world is this thing? Could this actually be a trap treasure?" Chen Qi opened his eyes wide again, holding a long knife cautiously examined the treasure chest in front of him. He saw nearly five-meter long tentacles constantly emerging from this small treasure chest. Unlike ordinary tentacles, its entire body was colored like seawater, with dark runes visible inside, gently wriggling. Simultaneously, they lightly tumbled into the seawater, becoming thicker under its soaking. Chen Qi closely observed them; they lacked the lively spirituality of a creature and instead had the specific rune commands of the White Tower Federation, which could be embedded inside equipment. An equipment, crafted from the remains of deep sea monsters and the rune command technology of the White Tower Federation. "Also, like the Deep Sea Water Elf, it can absorb seawater, a high-rank rune command, this is quite rare indeed, wait until I bring it up and test its power..." Under the seeping of seawater, like ice under high temperature, it continually melted into the sea. Chen Qi made a decisive move, immediately thrusting his long knife out, spearing it ashore before it completely melted. Suddenly, the tentacles intertwined, attempting to strike again¡ª The weakness of this thing is fire... Chen Qi swung his long knife gently, slashing out a dazzling flame. Under the scorching flame, it quickly shrank, then transformed into a ball, a palm-sized tentacle ball. Chen Qi picked up the blue ball. A prompt popped up. [You''ve obtained the masterpiece ''Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball.''] [Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball: Attributes: Flower, Book Equipment Conditions: Spiritual Power reaches 100 points Equipment Type: Domain Equipment Method of Use: In its ''Compression Ball'' safe state, smear with blood containing your own Spiritual Power to connect. Description: An equipment forged by the Deep Sea Hunter who killed the Beast of Calamity, utilizing its core, commissioned to the Saint of the Tower of Books, disciple of Book Witch, took a full twenty years to create this taboo equipment! Function: By deploying this equipment, it can quickly form a tentacle domain calamity, causing the sea to feel the fear of calamity.] Chen Qi quickly focused his attention on a few key phrases. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ''Compression Ball,'' ''Saint,'' ''twenty years,'' ''domain-type.'' Lake Sword was domain-enhancing auxiliary equipment; this equipment seemed to be its matching equipment. So thoughtful, huh? Deep Sea Hunter? Chen Qi almost thought the Deep Sea Hunter had placed a Treasure Box Monster inside this very chest. Moreover, the critical point is that this is equipment crafted by a Saint, and that too over twenty years! Equipment crafted by a legend is itself a guarantee of quality, not to mention by a Saint. However, equipment made over twenty years, just these few equipment requirements, it couldn''t be disposable... Chen Qi was curious. Besides this equipment, there was also a piece of parchment inside the treasure box. Chen Qi unfolded the parchment and glanced over it. This format seemed to be the diary of the Deep Sea Hunter. A diary of a legendary individual... Chen Qi hastily read from the beginning. "April 1, 1001 of Shell Country, ah, today is another clear day, the wind is also very comfortable, and I once again succeeded in climbing to the summit of this city, the location of the great library, wondering if today, from my vigorous youth to the wishes of my dying moments, can be fulfilled?" The summit of the city, the location of the great library... Chen Qi thought, the Deep Sea Hunter''s destination must be the White Tower Federation, only they habitually build libraries at the top. In legend, the library at the city''s summit of the White Tower Federation stores many of the world''s secrets, many legends, even clues to gods, or methods for advancing in ultra-special occupations, could be obtained through these libraries. Of course, to enter these libraries, one often must accomplish great deeds. What significant secret was the Deep Sea Hunter after, to head to the library? Could there be information about rare Occupation Cards? Chen Qi hastened to read on. "April 1, I was thrown down from the sky by the library''s gatekeeper and broke bones because I cursed their librarian." For what reason? Chen Qi was astonished, such an important figure like the Deep Sea Hunter indeed cursed the librarian of the White Tower Library! Chen Qi hurriedly continued to read. "Damn it, one piece of equipment, taking twenty years still not delivered, made me wait for twenty years! Nearly till I was buried! That guy deserved the cursing! Luckily, that guy said it''s almost done, just one more day to finish! I hope Asilina doesn''t go back on her word!" "????" Chen Qi looked down, staring at the ''Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball'' in his hand. Wait, the equipment in this diary, could it be this? It seems the Deep Sea Hunter was angry due to the delay in the delivery schedule. "April 2, finally, Asilina finished crafting this equipment, and my twenty-year-long fixation was fulfilled." Chapter 427 Deep Sea Hunters Diary_2 "..." The second day after being urged, it was done? Chen Qi skeptically looked at the ''Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball'' in his hands. This taboo equipment that I''m holding, did it really take several years, no, several days to be made? A hint of doubt crept into Chen Qi''s mind, and he couldn''t help but ridicule inwardly. No, this is equipment that was put inside a treasure chest, crafted by a Saint, it must not be underestimated! Chen Qi hastily continued reading, trying to find some evidence that ''this equipment'' was indeed remarkable. "April 3rd, I tested the new equipment! My review is just two words, impressive! It''s a masterpiece among similar items! Especially for scrubbing during a bath! This is even more comfortable than a tub bath with a Sea Beast! You won''t believe it, but tentacles actually feel quite nice! I initially wanted to give this to Asilina as a bath scrubber, in exchange for some knowledge. But unexpectedly, she rejected it, what a foolish person for not understanding the comfortable and wonderful pleasure of a tentacle bath." "..." Well, whether this equipment is impressive or not seems to be less important now... Chen Qi''s smiling expression suddenly froze. Using tentacles for a bath, is that something people do? Deep Sea Hunter! Are you really giving a woman a tentacle bath scrubber? No, are you putting a bathing item in a treasure chest as a treasure? Calm down, calm down... Chen Qi pressed his chest, suppressing the urge to spout profanities, and kept reading. "April 3rd, though Asilina rejected my gift, out of guilt for the twenty-year delay in completing this equipment, and on my deathbed, she still revealed to me the burial location of one of my important relics, ''Deep Sea Hunter,'' the Legendary Occupation Card of light and blade." Hm? Light and blade? Chen Qi''s expression suddenly changed. Clues to a Legendary Occupation Card... Chen Qi became instantly excited. Only by reaching Legend does one truly enter the ranks of the strong in this world. Legendary profession cards are exceptionally powerful, a quantum leap compared to previous occupations. However, Legendary profession cards are exceedingly rare. The two simplest methods to obtain them: one is through a B-grade Crack Tide, reaching an S evaluation has a small chance of dropping one. But even for a Legend, facing the significant risk of death is necessary to achieve an S grade in a B-grade Crack Tide. Another method is to join a large Extraordinary Organization, but obtaining a Legendary profession card from an organization is extremely difficult. In this era of Crack Tide, without any background, an ordinary Third Rank Transcendent might have to defeat a hundred, or even a thousand, Third Rank Transcendents from the same organization and achieve unheard-of feats to possibly get their hands on an organization''s Legendary profession card. Besides these, there are rare merchant shops like the Shell Phase merchants, or special events in the crack, and so forth. All these methods rely heavily on luck, not to mention the obtained Legendary profession card must match one''s nature. Chen Qi stroked his chin, having a definitive clue to a Legendary profession card is undoubtedly a good thing. Not to mention, the ''Deep Sea Hunter'' Occupation Card is not just any ordinary Legendary profession card, but an extremely rare one, unique to the Witch Sea and of the Light Blade Phase. Chen Qi hurriedly read on. "April 3rd, the Deep Sea Hunter is not a common profession card. In the distant Mist Sea, toward the direction of the Dawn Star, there is a dilapidated Lighthouse Island. I walked alone upon the sea, placing the Deep Sea Hunter''s Legendary profession card and my other relics at the very top of the lighthouse. When the Crack Tide returns, the treasure chest will open, and with this, I will have buried another relic." "May 10th, Whale Father told me he had a method to resist the Great Whale and was planning to create the Whale Hunting Pirate Group, replacing the ineffective Shell Country, to protect the peace of the Witch Sea. He requested help from the Ice Witch and me to get more Black Whale Blood. However, the Ice Witch does not trust him. In my view, his reliance on Black Whale Blood is too strong, which led to an argument between us, and we ended up damaging a once prosperous island." Whale Father, the big BOSS of Witch Sea... Chen Qi stroked his chin, the original name of the Black Whale Group was the Whale Hunting Pirate Group, and it seems Whale Father and the Ice Witch were friends. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "June 6th, I found an item, the Lake Sword, from the Deep Sea, which can enhance the capabilities of one''s Domain. It is an extremely rare treasure, emitting an aura very similar to the bath scrubber I had acquired before. I suddenly had a bold idea, maybe it could produce a wonderful interaction with the bath scrubber I previously obtained, allowing an ordinary Third Rank Transcendent to master the power of a Domain. However, turning the bath scrubber into a perfect Domain Skill would require quite an effort." Domain-related items... Chen Qi reflected for a moment. Domain-related equipment, although also including ''Domain'' in the name, is still vastly different from the Domain Skill of a Legend. But such Domain equipment, if the Transcendent has high enough comprehension, could lead to merchant special moves, significantly enhancing the equipment''s power and eventually becoming a medium to unleash a true ''Domain Skill''. Chen Qi looked toward the end of the diary. "August 25th, my body is deteriorating more and more. Unlike the situation with the Ice Witch, this is not the hunt of the Lantern Death God but an inherent issue with my body. The Deep Sea Hunter Occupation Card is too damaging to the body, and simple physical strength cannot withstand such power. I rummaged through books and found a potion recipe that could cause a qualitative change in one''s physique, thereby adapting to the Deep Sea Power. A stalk of Sea Blue Grass, combined with a liter of Ghost Fire Oil to refine the Ghost Fire Essence, and the White Sea Fruit of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, to make Light Sea Medicine. Consuming large amounts of this potion can bring unimaginable positive changes to the body. However, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon is too rare. Finding such an almost extinct sea beast is incredibly difficult. Perhaps in the future, this potion recipe could prove useful. For me, these potion recipes are already worthless. All I need to do is bury the treasure well and then hunt as many sea beasts as possible to revive the Great Whale and reduce the number of monsters ravaging the seas." "Hopefully, when the Great Whale arrives, someone may live an extra day with the help of my treasure." Chen Qi''s fingers gently traced the last sentence of the diary. The two most important pieces of information in this diary are, first, the information about the Deep Sea Hunter Occupation Card. Second, the recipe for a special potion. At that moment, Fen came up from behind, sneaked up to Chen Qi''s face, and asked: "What does it say here?" Chen Qi repeated the contents of the diary to Fen and asked: "Fen, do you know about Light Sea Medicine?" Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire Fen thought for a long time and said: "I only know the name. This is a potion that only someone of Legendary status could make. It''s an extremely powerful potion that can significantly enhance a person''s physique without any side effects. However, because the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon is so rare, this potion recipe has also disappeared for a long time." Fen committed the potion recipe to memory. It was not impossible to find a Lamp Moon Sea Dragon in the Crack Tide. "Is that so..." Chen Qi silently took the parchment, placed it into his backpack card, then cut his hand to draw blood and complete the connection with the Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball. [You now control the Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball.] Along with the completion of the connection, Chen Qi''s finger moved slightly. The compression ball floated up into the air. Chen Qi tried it out; the compression ball could rotate freely following his will. Although it was just a scrubbing cloth, in any case, he still had to try out its effects. Chen Qi''s finger slid down sharply, and the Deep Sea Tentacle Ball dipped into the ocean. Boom! Boom! Boom! And the surrounding seawater also continuously poured into the ball, even forming a vortex with a radius of ten meters. Fen stood by, also curiously watching this scene. At this moment, Chen Qi could feel the overwhelming power of the ball. Like a balloon being filled with a massive amount of gas. "It''s almost done absorbing..." Chen Qi''s finger gently lifted up. Release! In an instant, the sea in front of them became tumultuous, as if a storm surged, and at the same time, nearly a hundred twenty-meter-thick water tentacles burst out of the sea, indiscriminately attacking everything around. Boom! Boom! Boom! The entire sea seemed to have instantly welcomed a tentacle calamity. The next instant, a huge tentacle fell from the sky, slamming fiercely toward Fen. Chapter 428 Equipment Upgrade Chen Qi swung his index finger somewhat laboriously. Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire Snap! Snap! At this moment, the sea was raging with waves and wild tentacles, and Fen, rich with Spiritual Power, became the main target of the attack. Seawater solidified into columns before transforming into tentacles, falling from the sky, slapping down one palm after another. Although the tentacles were not swift in their slapping, their great number made it somewhat difficult for Fen to dodge. Fen, somewhat agitated, said, "Qi, can you control these tentacles?" "This is my first time; I need some time to adapt..." Chen Qi struggled to adjust to the sensation. He couldn''t precisely control the actions of each tentacle yet and could only issue some general commands: "Fen, don''t move for now." "???" Upon hearing Chen Qi''s words, Fen froze momentarily. In that instant, a semi-transparent tentacle surged fiercely out of the sea, entwining around her waist. "Ai!" Oh no... Fen looked down. Chen Qi gave a slight smile: "I''m just practicing a skill, just for a little bit." As he spoke, Chen Qi raised his finger, and the semi-transparent tentacle lifted Fen high into the air. Unlike his Ember Touch, the tentacles created by the Deep Sea Compression Ball, once merged with the sea, were composed of condensed semi-transparent water. "Qi..." Fen blinked her green eyes and tilted her head, her wet green hair gently resting on her shoulders, looking toward Chen Qi with a speechless expression. How come it feels like he quite enjoys this skill? Fen couldn''t help but feel a bit suspicious. Chen Qi remained silent, simply lifting a finger. Once more, seawater swirled upward, forming a pillar, ready to knock against her head. These tentacles'' power was enough to handle a Second Rank Transcendent, but they were still far from enough to take her on. Useless... Fen smiled confidently, preparing to rely on brute force to burst through Chen Qi''s technique. However, the next second, she suddenly felt a type of poison infiltrate her body through the skin of the tentacle! [Poison of Death], a poison that can efficiently lower physical attributes and produce a sensation of pain. Moreover, there was pleasure! The agony and ecstasy! Death''s Lash and Entwining Lv2, Chen Qi''s basic tentacle ability, could imbue the basic attacks of the tentacles with [Poison of Death] and [Joy Poison], and these poisons were most effective when entwining the opponent. The poison slowly entered her body. Fen''s expression showed surprise; she struggled vigorously, and just with the poison''s slight effect, she found herself unable to break free from the entanglement of these trivial sea tentacles with brute force alone. Thud! Thud! Thud! A second later, another tentacle fell from the sky, striking her head three times like a mallet. The sound was incredibly loud! A good head indeed! At this point, Fen couldn''t take it anymore. "Quack!" In the next instant, Fen, unable to bear the humiliation, unleashed an explosion skill on the spot, forcefully blasting open the tentacle before performing a backflip in mid-air, landing gracefully. "Qi..." Damn it... Fen straightened her long hair, as vines began to grow at her feet, wishing to reciprocate the feeling to Chen Qi. Chen Qi said with a helpless expression, "No choice, I can''t find any other practice opponents around here." As he spoke, he retracted his fingers, withdrawing all the tentacles in front of them, which once again became a special Spiritual Power within the seawater and finally condensed into a palm-sized compression ball. Return! Chen Qi caught the ball with his hand and tucked it into the pouch at his waist on his hunter''s clothes. Experiment concluded. Chen Qi summarized his findings. Although, in the eyes of a Deep Sea Hunter, this was just a bath loofah, for him, it was undoubtedly a powerful Divine Artifact. Its most serious flaw was that the strength of a single Sea tentacle was not high, nowhere near as formidable as his Ember Touch. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, it boasted two major features. First, it could absorb the energy of seawater with extremely low energy consumption, hence its own Spiritual Power expenditure was quite low. Although its combat capabilities on land were weaker, at sea, with minimal energy consumption, these tentacles seemed inexhaustible, constantly regenerating. Second, it had an advantage in numbers and size. The tentacles could reach up to twenty meters in length and five meters in radius, continuously growing while at full power. Though they played only an auxiliary role in one-on-one combat, in scenarios of one against many, they could effectively halt the interference of common troops and could also deal effective blows to ships upon the great sea. Additionally, Chen Qi discovered that the Sea tentacles grown from this compression ball could be enhanced with part of his [Tentacle] skills, lending stronger attack power to these tentacles. It could be said that this skill greatly increased his safety in naval combat. Not bad... Having concluded his assessment, Chen Qi grasped the poisoned vine that was attempting to sneak attack him from behind. Vine Technique? Such a trivial skill? And you want to ambush me? Chen Qi narrowed his eyes and gave a slight smile to Fen. "Hey!" A small, sheepish, gray flower sprouted from Fen''s head: "Qi, did you know? This isn''t an ambush, these are ''Flower Aspect Vines,'' able to provide a pleasurable massage..." You think I''ll believe that... Chen Qi clapped his hands, leading Fen to an even more secluded location. Now that Fen had finished collecting her medicinal herbs, and his body was half healed, it was time to prepare for the next course of action. Given the massive wave of tentacle activity, to be safe, Chen Qi and Fen found a Nameless Island and, leaning against a coconut tree, discussed their subsequent plan. Chapter 429 Equipment Upgrade_2 Chen Qi cracked open the coconut and then handed it to Fen: "Fen, we''re about ready to start making a move." S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Are we really starting?" Fen took half of the coconut, speaking with a hint of worry. Chen Qi leaned against the coconut tree, lost in thought. His next targets were, first, to increase his own strength and second, to help Fen officially become a legend. The Mist Sea was fraught with peril, and presently, he wasn''t qualified to enter the Mist Sea. If Fen could ascend to become the true "Flower Witch" and become a legend... These days, whenever Fen had time, she''d been concocting Great Nourishing Medicines and feeding them to him. With the help of her various potions, he was recovering rapidly. Chen Qi even had a feeling that Fen cared about his health more than he did himself. Even in a condition of physical strain and illness, his body had unexpectedly gained five points. And this was when Fen was just a "Pharmacist"! Chen Qi didn''t dare to imagine how formidable his body would become when nourished by the potions of a legendary Pharmacist Flower Witch. By then, even Hai Ge, one of the supernovas and a frequent potion user, might not hold a candle to his terrifying strength. "So, shall we set off right away?" Fen asked curiously. "No." Chen Qi shook his head. Moon Island Flower was located deep within the Dragon Flower Islands. To obtain it, one not only had to defeat the many golems controlled by it, but most importantly, one had to be on guard against the legendary Dragon Tamer King, Jay. As one of the seven great pirates, the Dragon Tamer King was an exceedingly difficult adversary... He furrowed his brow. With his and Fen''s current strength, they were not even a match for the Flying Thunder Dragon group under Jay''s command. To pluck a legendary herb from his backyard required waiting for an opportunity, waiting for the moment the Dragon Tamer King was away! An opportunity presented by a war! What''s more, Chen Qi had estimated that with his current strength, he was still a considerable way off from facing Jay''s forces. He had to finish a major upgrade of his equipment and a comprehensive upgrade of his skills before this opportunity came. On Chen Qi, there were still a total of thirty deep blue flames. Summoning a Shadow Weaver with a Shadow Weaving summoning card could help him forge new equipment, consuming roughly twenty deep blue flames. The other deep blue flames would require a Forging Master, as well as a large amount of forging materials. Just relying on deep blue flames was not enough to upgrade equipment. However, the troublesome matter of the "deep blue flames being stolen" had already spread across the sea. Finding a trustworthy Forging Master would depend on luck. In addition, commissioning a Shadow Weaver to forge also required a significant amount of writhing shadows. These things had to be purchased with money. Chen Qi said: "Fen, let''s head back to Seal One and wait for an opportunity while making preparations for battle." "Seal One? I''ll be discovered!" Fen fretted and held her head. Just thinking about the numerous Hunters on Seal One gave her a headache. Having too high a bounty could also be troubling. "..." Chen Qi looked at Fen''s current attire. At this moment, Fen was wearing a dark green cloak, and underneath the cloak was a Pharmacist''s outfit. Re-entering Seal One with this appearance would surely lead to discovery. "Just change into a different outfit..." Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire Chen Qi finished his coconut water in one gulp, sinking into contemplation. ... ... Three weeks later, at noon, Seal One mobile dock. Numerous merchant ships were docked beside the mobile dock, forming a densely packed small city. In the distance, several large cargo ships and passenger liners were sailing slowly. They carried goods from all around the world. The huge vessels moved steadily through the waves, like giants of the sea, echoing distantly with the mobile dock. A new round of loading and unloading was about to begin on the deck of Seal No. 3, where a hundred crew members wiped the sweat from their brows as they gazed at the scene before them. The lead worker shook his head, sighing: "What a pity, what a hassle, we won''t get to have our last meal at the Water Elf Restaurant today." "Yeah, it really is a shame. The restaurant even had healing medicines for sale at low prices, but I wasn''t lucky enough to grab any. If only I had enough Healing Potions, I could have ventured into Rank D rifts and gotten my hands on a Second Rank Occupation Card, become Second Rank, and then get married..." "Stop dreaming. The Rank D rifts are deadly. It''s better to persuade the owners of the Water Elf Restaurant not to shut down and run." "How can they not run? Lately, the seas have been turning tumultuous, the navy is retreating step by step, and for all we know, our Seal No. 1 might end up captured by the Black Whale Group. Those two, though they''re lucky Third Ranks, are surely terrified." The two workers sighed heavily and turned their heads to look at Chen Qi and Fen standing in front of the main hall of Seal No. 1. Chen Qi stood in front of the hall, opened his backpack card, and checked the quality materials he had recently acquired. These days, apart from acting as the restaurant owner, he had spent most of his time searching for materials to upgrade his equipment. During this time, he had acquired Spider Silk, Shadow Weaving, Sea Dragon Scales, and Dust of Lights, to name a few. Together, these materials had cost Chen Qi a total of five million, plus all the currency from recent restaurant business, the sale of a large number of materials, some potions made by the Flower Witch, and taking on Hunter missions. Altogether, the total cost was a staggering fifteen million shells. "Finally, it''s nearly complete..." Chen Qi sat down on the window-side rest chair in the hall of Seal No. 3 and took another look at his equipment. Over these days, through the process of Shadow Weaving, he had crafted a new piece of equipment and upgraded another. [Residual Fire Boots: Attributes: Shadow, Blade Effect: Basic Passive: Increase equipment agility by 30 points and greatly enhance all body movement skills by 20%. Hidden Shadow (Active): This equipment can reduce your spiritual power aura by 50% and can eliminate the sound of your footsteps by condensing small shadows within the boots. Ember Protection (Passive): When the wearer enters combat, the boots'' residual fire mode is activated, further enhancing agility by 20%.] The crafting of Residual Fire Boots cost a total of five deep blue flames. The other upgrade was for his most important weapon. [Blood and Flesh Cutting, Residual Fire Upgrade Attribute: Blade Description: A long sword upgraded and quenched with deep blue flame combined with Dragon Scale Powder. Effect: Blood and Flesh Cutting (Passive): Significantly increases basic attack power. The blade becomes exceedingly sharp, channeling the deep blue flame. As the blade cuts the enemy, the flame, hot enough to melt steel, transforms into sword energy, tearing through the opponent''s flesh and blood, causing an effect that makes healing difficult. Fury (Passive): The blade is now a weapon fit for exhibiting legendary Qi Skills. Any Qi Skills used through this weapon gain a 30% power boost and additional blade phase damage. Fury Blade: Upon activating the Fury Blade, the long sword turns into a two-meter blade burning with raging flames, this power increases all of your attributes by 20%, and generates a considerable amount of blade phase rage to significantly enhance the power of your techniques.] The upgrade for Fury Blade was considerably costly, using up fifteen deep blue flames in one go. Chen Qi glanced at the Fury Blade at his waist. This blade was now a mighty piece of equipment, even for a legend. However, it was unfortunate that the summoning time for the Shadow Weaver was limited; he couldn''t hand over all the equipment for the Shadow Weaver to craft. The remaining ten deep blue flames were hard to spend... Chen Qi shook his head and looked ahead, At this moment, Fen, who was dressed in a white waiter''s outfit and wearing a white mask, hurried over and anxiously said: "Chen Qi, you need to see today''s newspaper!" Huh? Chen Qi curiously took the newspaper and quickly skimmed over it. The headline of the newspaper had two major pieces of news. # Black-eyed Captain strikes, defeats the great Slave Traders Moon Owl, saves the special group of patients with Sea Beast Disease, unexpectedly discovers the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, replaces Diya who was brutally beaten by the Black Hunter, becoming the new supernova! # Black-eyed Captain, what''s the situation... Chen Qi ignored the news about the Black-eyed Captain and continued reading downwards. # Naval Headquarters Attacked! Two battleships, ten Mechas, all destroyed! Over five thousand navy personnel injured! # Chen Qi looked at the newspaper before him and stroked his chin: "Has the official war between the navy and the Black Whale Group finally broken out." Chapter 430 Major Defeat of the Navy Chen Qi looked at the detailed report of the event. Under the bold red words "Disgraceful Defeat," prominently was a photo taken from high above by war correspondent Pelu. Above the tumultuous sea, near the vital coast, stood the Five-pointed Naval Base with its forty-meter-high walls, emitting scorching gunsmoke, while five Black Sea Elephants, mountainous in size, shattered the century-old unbreached steel walls! Above the burning base, one could see the scrambling navy personnel, being chased by pirates clad in black pirate attire wielding curved swords, exuding a sinister black aura, like chasing stray dogs, after the navy dressed in the Storm Hammer''s white uniforms. Atop the main dome of the navy base, the navy''s hope, the person many relied on, one of the navy generals, Bai Ou, looked like a frail bird as he was gripped by the neck and held aloft by Black Death Doctor, one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group! Amidst the floating gunsmoke and the Black Whale Group Flag, General Bai Ou was covered in blood, powerless to fight back. The general''s defeat symbolized the loss of the naval base, with countless treasures being plundered. Billions of Shell coins from the naval base, two Legendary profession cards, a Hammer-shaped Witch Relic, along with countless extraordinary resources and a thousand strong navy personnel, all fell into the hands of the pirate general, Black Death Doctor, as spoils of war. Plus, a legendary combatant was captured and reduced to a prisoner under the dominion of the Black Whale Pirate Group; indeed, it was an event that shocked the entire sea! This was freshly released news, immediately causing unrest among many adventurers of Seal No.1. It was an unstoppable tidal wave, affecting every individual involved. In many people''s impressions, the navy was capable of contending against the Black Whale Group. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once the navy was overthrown, the likelihood of these hunters from the Hunter Association being hunted down by pirates would significantly increase. The breaking of the Storm Hammer signified the navy''s official commencement of action¡ªa massive event leading to intensified battles over the seas and a loss of order. Mr. Bai Ou... Chen Qi fell silent for a moment; he had a favorable impression of the navy general. Events were unfolding much faster than he had anticipated. Unlike when he first undertook a task from old Bai Ou, he was now a qualified Third Rank adventurer. With his current strength, though not yet able to dominate the tides of this war, he was also not about to be completely overwhelmed by them. But it still wasn''t enough; he lacked the power to dominate the tides and needed to hastily construct his own ship amidst them. Chen Qi leaned back and gently tapped the table: "As expected, the navy won''t succumb to this defeat; Dragon Flower Islands, one of the Black Whale Group''s essential islands abundant in medicinal resources, is very likely to fall into a war." Dragon Flower Islands were rich in resources and were only guarded by the Dragon Tamer King and his troops and flying dragons, lacking strong military defense constructions. The navy wouldn''t miss the opportunity to attack the Black Whale Group; it was also his and Fen''s chance to infiltrate the Dragon Flower Islands and obtain the Moon Island Flower, an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime! However, compared to the combative Chen Qi, Fen''s mood at the moment was much more downcast. Wearing a white mask, Fen hung her head low; Water Elf No.2 on her head empathetically made a sad expression to convey her master''s fear and desolation. "Qi, are you really willing to take the risk and oppose the Black Whale Group? You must know, this time the Black Whale Group attacked the naval base, it''s very likely because of the Witch Relics mentioned in the newspapers..." Witch Relics were undoubtedly also an important objective for the Black Whale Group... Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Collecting five Witch Relics grants the power to unlock the Witch''s Coffin, thus collecting them was also among the goals of the Black Whale Group. And Fen had two of such relics on her! They were the relics of the Blade Witch and the Flower Witch. Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire Chen Qi sensed her fear. For a Witch Relic, the Black Whale Group was willing to deploy five Black Sea Elephants and a monster like Black Death Doctor. However, on the contrary, the Black Whale Group''s pursuit of them was merely stuck at issuing a Bounty Order; no legendary figure had launched any pursuit against them. Fen didn''t feel lucky; on the contrary, she felt a deep sense of unease. She had this vague feeling that she was like a small grass carp kept in a fishpond, waiting to get plumper before being devoured by the ruler of the seas, the King of Pirates, Whale Father. The Black Whale Group excelled in unpredictable pursuits, led by the sole independent Blood Hunter; Chen Qi was just about to offer comfort. And at that moment, a man with a mechanical arm came over, deftly snapped his fingers, and interrupted his thoughts. "Get me three top-shelf drinks! Qi, long time no see, you''ve actually expanded your dining boat business here! Business seems good, huh!" "???" Chen Qi turned his head, looking at this uninvited guest beside him. He was wearing a craftsman''s gray clothes with a bulky mechanical right arm and goggles, his chin adorned with some prickly stubble. Though young, the heavy dark circles under his eyes gave the impression he was nearly dead. You are? Chen Qi blinked, unable for a moment to recall the other''s identity. Bree spoke somewhat disappointedly: "You can''t have forgotten me! We met on Maro Island, remember? I built that dining boat of yours!" Oh! That''s the guy who spent five million Shell currency to buy the "Dragon Charm" card, the ultimate sucker! Chen Qi suddenly remembered who it was, Bree, the mechanic from the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the odd fellow obsessed with marrying a Mecha. Wait a minute, mechanic, I wonder if this guy could upgrade equipment... Chen Qi gave Bree a slight smile: "Of course I remember, Mr. Bree. Did acquiring the Dragon Charm help you find your ideal partner?" Apart from Captain Palu of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, who was treated like a slave by the crew, everyone else was ridiculously fat! The Ice Demon Pirate Group members exploited Captain Palu, and Chen Qi planned to exploit the group''s crew members. He happened to have some things on hand that he hadn''t dealt with yet. Bree opened a bottle of rum: "No, I met a Dragon Man who despised me for not having scales, criticized my lack of substantial Dragon Charm; that''s why I came here, trying to see if I could further enhance my Dragon Attribute. You wouldn''t believe it, that Dragon lady''s chest was as hard as steel, just like a Mecha! Absolutely fascinating! Shame her head was humanoid, she''s a half-dragon!" Terrifying mechaphile... Chen Qi suppressed the urge to comment. Bree asked: "Is this Miss An?" "No!" An? Fen firmly responded, turning her head confusedly, feeling strangely familiar with the name. Chen Qi introduced: "The current deputy captain of my dining boat, a pharmacist who loves farming." His previous deputy captain, Water Elf Number Three, was still missing. Deputy captain... Fen happily nodded on hearing Chen Qi say this. Bree''s eyes lit up, noticing Chen Qi''s Third Rank Spiritual Power Field: "Oh, hello! Wait, Qi, you''ve reached Third Rank! That''s truly astonishing. If your mentor knew, she would be so relieved." It''s hard to believe that in such a short time, the once Second Rank Transcendent, who needed a mentor to look after him, now had nearly the same rank and strength as me... Bree couldn''t help sighing at how dangerous and full of opportunities the Crack Tide had been. Qi had a teacher too? Fen coldly interjected. "Cough cough, sir, maybe we could talk about the recent attack on the naval base instead." Bree said composedly: "Don''t worry about these matters! Everyone, don''t worry, honestly! I don''t even know how the navy could lose in the Witch Sea, how Shell Country could lose!" Chapter 431 You Wont Be Threatened, Right? "Hmm?" The Water Elf No.2 above Fen''s head showed a puzzled expression on her behalf. All the adventurers on Seal No.1 had already fallen into a panic, but Bree remained calm. Bree swirled his glass: "How should I put it? Witch Sea was originally a barren land. Before the Crack Tide, including the City Lord of Moonstone City, the Chairperson of the Hunter Association, the three Admirals and the Marshal of the navy, along with other important island lords and big merchants, the number of legends didn''t even exceed ten. This is not because the pirates are too strong, but because they are too weak. The true power of Shell Country lies in its companies. Once the iron flood is done, when the sky is filled with Mechas falling from the heavens, the Four Great Pirate Groups will be a joke of no significant importance!" Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shell Country''s true strength lay in its powerful companies, not its weak navy. In Bree''s view, as long as Shell Country''s big companies took action and provided resources to the navy, everything would start to get better. "This..." Fen did not reply, for in her prophecy, Witch Sea was doomed without doubt. Indeed, Shell Country''s real strength came from the many powerful companies within, but that was only if those companies would actually come. Apart from Witch Sea, the crises encountered in other areas were even more sensational! As expected, Shell Country was about to face a large-scale mechanical disaster. It wasn''t just about supporting Witch Sea, even the imperial capital might not hold. Chen Qi was calm for three seconds before finally shaking his head: "That might not be the case. I''ve heard that the Black Whale Group has mastered the use of Black Whale Blood. This power allows them to forcibly tame terrible giant Sea Beasts like the Black Sea Elephant." Chen Qi shifted the subject: "By the way, Mr. Bree, can you use special flame elemental materials to upgrade the Day Lantern?" Chen Qi was prepared to take out five Deep Blues, possessing the ability to upgrade his Day Lantern. Although Bree''s combat power was not strong, he was certainly a genius Mechanic and also mastered many forging techniques. Bree confidently said: "Of course, my modular mobile Mechanical Dock is parked nearby. Since you are an investor in my love, I will give you a discount of 20%! But before that, I have to finish reading the report about the supernovas. My purpose in coming here isn''t just for my love, but also to catch the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch, as well as other supernovas." "Catching the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch?" Fen coldly said, her voice trembling slightly with anger. Bree didn''t catch the underlying tone and continued with a cheerful smile: "Of course, our brilliant and mighty boss wants them for some matters. Don''t look at my frail appearance, but I am already a Third Rank. My Steam Iron Fist can knock down both the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch with just two punches!!" Wow... Chen Qi exaggerated his surprise, playing along with the joke. Bree then picked up the newspaper from the table to check the news about the seven supernovas. "The rankings of the Flower Witch and the Black Hunter haven''t changed. Except for Diya, this bastard, who was actually defeated by the Black Hunter and lost his spot to the Black-eyed Captain." Black-eyed Captain... Chen Qi emerged from his thoughts, only then remembering this Third Rank Transcendent whom he met first in Witch Sea. He didn''t have a strong impression of the Black-eyed Captain. The gaming forums only mentioned that the Black-eyed Captain used to be a brooding handsome young lad until Carol caught him and he became a male pet. Eventually, when Carol got bored of him, she gave him a ship as a parting gift. Since then, he turned into an extremely thin, fishing and greed obsessed old captain. But in the end, he was just a dog under Carol. Without her, the Black-eyed Captain would have reported the information of the Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure to Carol, and Carol would have rewarded the Black-eyed Captain with a bone. Logically, being a no-name cast-off by Carol, the Black-eyed Captain should not have been able to replace Diya and become a supernova. The supernovas reported by the Witch Times, written by journalist Lilith, were not necessarily the strongest, but they were definitely among the top Third Rank Transcendents. A captain with poor inspiration had actually become a supernova. What exactly happened? Chen Qi also picked up the newspaper and looked it over carefully. The Witch Times journalist Lilith provided a detailed report on the issue. According to the report, the Black-eyed Captain, after being abandoned by Black Glove, did not wallow in despair but instead joined a camp fighting against Slave Traders. The appearance of Black Whale Blood, a material of extreme uniqueness and unlimited potential, necessitated a large number of test subjects. Among them, patients with special diseases, due to their unique physique, were perfect subjects, thus giving rise to a slave trade targeting these special patients. And the Black-eyed Captain continuously attacked these Slave Traders. These slaves with special diseases had no ordinary backgrounds: among them were amnesiac nobles from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom and experts with unique secrets. Without exception, these slaves provided the Black-eyed Captain with vast resources as a reward. Especially during the most recent heist where the rescued slaves included the son of someone who had once found the "Residual Fire Sword"¡ªpart of a Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure. To express gratitude for the Black-eyed Captain saving his life, this slave gave the Residual Fire Sword to the Black-eyed Captain! This is also possible... Chen Qi was particularly astonished. Due to the rampant piracy, there indeed were many opportunistic individuals among the slaves. According to reports by Lilith, the Black-eyed Captain had survived numerous life-and-death crises, becoming public enemy number one of the Slave Traders. The driving force behind his relentless progress was a successor of the Black-eyed Captain. His heir also acquired the Sea Beast Disease and went missing due to an accident, and it was for this heir that he continued his relentless pursuit. Finally, the Black-eyed Captain spoke during an interview: "If anyone sees my successor! He is handsome, male, slim in appearance, with a spider-like blue pattern on his back, carries a Black Blade, and also a golden limited-edition fishing rod! If anyone finds him, even if it''s just his body, or a hint of his whereabouts, please be sure to tell me! There will be a rich reward! At least one million shell-currency!" "..." After reading, Chen Qi didn''t know how to express his feelings for a while. What the hell is a successor? The Black-eyed Captain was searching for me, capable of finding another Deep Sea Hunter''s treasure, and then becoming a supernova. He does seem to have some skill. Chen Qi''s brow furrowed. His main goal now was to upgrade his Day Lantern and repair the ship, then head to the Dragon Flower Islands to stir up major events¡ªhe couldn''t be distracted by these strange occurrences. Moreover, from a long-term development perspective, doing business with the Ice Demon Pirate Group was very profitable. His ship also needed a reliable, long-term Mechanic. "Qi, that said, your knife looks black too, you wouldn''t happen to be the person that Black-eyed Captain is looking for, would you..." Bree joked and turned around: "Alright then, you two, come to my dock. I''ve recently been in the business of making high-grade Day Lanterns, and whatever materials you have, I can create." ... Saying this, Bree invited Chen Qi and Fen into his Mechanical Dock workshop. "Is it just you in this dock..." Fen asked with curiosity. Bree put on a pair of specialized gloves: "Yes, although the current situation is not very stable, and a Mechanic like me is easily coerced, my ''Steam Iron Fist'' is not for show!" The Ice Demon Pirate Group is an ally and also a good force to fleece... Chen Qi thought for a moment and took out the Deep Blue Flame and Day Lantern: "Bree, I want you to use the Deep Blue Flame to upgrade the Day Lantern." "Sure thing! The Deep Blue Flame, eh? Simp..." Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire Bree stopped abruptly, his cheek showing a noticeable drop of cold sweat. Wasn''t the Deep Blue Flame, as reported by the newspapers, entirely in the hands of that Black Hunter? "Could it be..." Bree swallowed, looking towards Fen at the doorway, now wearing a mask. Fen bowed his head and slowly drew the workshop''s big door and curtain shut. In that instant, enlightenment struck Bree, and a near-unbelievable idea surged to his mind as he hastily backed away. The next second, in the dim workshop, Bree looked up in terror and said: "Qi, don''t tell me you''ve been threatened by the Flower Witch and have become her plaything?" Chapter 432 Robbery! "Qi, you couldn''t have really become a mere plaything, right?" Bree whispered again, a bold idea taking root. The more he thought about it, even under the Crack Tide, Chen Qi''s Spirit Power Field''s growth rate was off. Read exclusive chapters at My Virtual Library Empire But if it was because he was nurtured by the Flower Witch, becoming this strong, that would explain everything. Bree leaned against the wall, clenching his fists. Chen Qi slightly lifted his head: "No, Bree, you guessed wrong. I haven''t been threatened by the Flower Witch." "Is that so? Are you saying it was your own choice to become a plaything..." A flash of anger passed through Bree''s eyes. "This was my initiative." Chen Qi walked over and patted his shoulder. Your initiative... Sparks gleamed in Bree''s eyes, and he abruptly took a step forward, accompanied by the cacophony of gears turning, as he launched a ferocious Straight Punch like a bullet. Bullet Fist! This was Bree''s pride and joy move; its most significant feature was its attack speed, almost entirely without any tell. Thud! Chen Qi extended his right hand and easily blocked the Straight Punch: "Bree, calm down, we won''t harm you." Bree shouted angrily: "Might makes right! Don''t tell me you really think I''m just an ordinary Mechanic. To make me submit, first see if you''re qualified! Only fists can conquer me!" "If you''ve got the guts, take me down!" Bree grinned, spewing hot steam from his mouth. Little do they know, they aren''t just facing a genius from Steam Hand but also a formidable Mechanic from the Four Great Ice Demon Pirate Groups! When his gears turn, his speed becomes as swift as lightning, and his strength as hefty as a tank! Come on, let''s fight! Five seconds later, Bree''s head was smashed into the steel-reinforced wall, with fresh red blood dripping down the side. "I''ve never heard such an odd request..." Chen Qi flexed his hand muscles. ... Bree was silent for a moment, then silently pulled his bloodied head out of the steel-reinforced wall. He had thought of his own defeat. But he expected to lose to the Flower Witch, not to get beaten by the Flower Witch''s vanguard. Not long ago, Chen Qi was still a Second Rank Transcendent under Ann... Bree spat out a tooth and looked at them in horror. Chen Qi explained: "Relax, Bree, we have no hostility. I''ve met with your vice-captain Jin Li and also had a meeting with your captain, Palu. We just want some cooperation." Bree wiped the blood from his mouth, his expression still slightly defiant: "I disguised myself so well, and you could tell from my demeanor that I''m from the Ice Demon Pirate Group?" Don''t mock the Ice Demon Pirate Group people... Chen Qi said: "Yes, your demeanor, it''s clearly that of a master from the Ice Demon Pirate Group!" This dumbass who likes Dragon Men is from the Ice Demon Pirate Group? Fen tried to conceal his shock. In Fen''s view, the Ice Demon Pirate Group was the most mysterious elite Pirate Group in Witch Sea, silently manipulated by the shadowy Palu, they moved undetected, the crew like ghosts, observing everything about the witch. "Is that so?" Bree said with a bit of pride, wiping the blood from his mouth: "Can you prove that you''ve met our vice-captain and captain Palu?" Chen Qi went on to describe in detail the appearances and details of Palu and Jin Li. After listening, Bree gradually calmed down. Although Palu had always maintained a friendly attitude toward witches, as a crew member, he''d never seen a witch. In his mind, witches had always been cold, cruel, ruthless, and mysterious. That''s why he wanted to fight to gain some leverage in negotiations. Now the fight was over, and Bree clearly recognized that whatever Chen Qi said, he would have to follow. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bree mustered his courage and said: "I repent for my rashness. As compensation, all your orders today are half price!" "Oh?" Chen Qi smiled. Bree gave his quotation: "To infuse the deep blue fire into the Day Lantern, you need to apply a new type of material on the wick and use the special Fire Core Fusion Technique. This requires expensive materials. With half price, the fee is one hundred thousand shell coins." Saying this, Bree began to take the Day Lantern and the deep blue fire, starting to forge. "By the way, I have no money." Chen Qi took out a blueprint of an energy lamp from his backpack card. He had received this as a reward from the Dream Beast instance, but he had yet to find a suitable buyer. Chen Qi thought for a moment. Now that his identity was clear with Bree, why not trade this blueprint to him? I wonder how much this sea lamp blueprint is worth? "But, I have something, Bree. Take a look, how much is it worth?" Bree took the blueprint, his dissatisfied expression turning to joy. It was a blueprint for an energy lamp! Normally, a blueprint for a new type of energy lamp would sell for up to five million shell coins. But under the Laughing Moon, this energy lamp blueprint was valuable, and compared to other energy lamps, the sea lamp still held a significant advantage! "Thirty million shell coins, maybe even forty million, depending on the lamp manufacturers'' offers." Bree said excitedly. A base of thirty million shell coins, that''s worth a lot... Chen Qi laughed: "Then let''s offset the debt with this thing. By the way, what''s the best lantern you have here? Get one for my friend, too." Fen still didn''t have a good waterproof lantern. Bree spoke methodically: Chapter 433 Robbery!_2 "Dragon Fire Lamps for five hundred thousand Shell coins, don''t worry, Qi, once I sell this design, I''ll give you the money." Bree took out the Dragon Fire Lamp and handed it to Chen Qi. Chen Qi then passed the Dragon Fire Lamp to Fen. "Thank you..." Fen took the lantern and held it in his arms, while the cloak on his head began to wriggle. After dealing with these matters, Bree placed the Day Lantern on the workbench and began to work seriously. Two hours later, the upgrade of the Day Lantern was complete. Chen Qi took the lantern. [Day Lantern. Ember Light Nature: Lamp Bright Light: The brightness and illumination range of this lantern has increased by 30%, and the damage inflicted on light-fearing creatures is enhanced by 50%. Durability: After strengthening, the lantern has gained increased defense, making it unlikely to break even when stepped on by a giant beast. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ember Light: The light from this lantern gains additional effects; under its illumination, inspiration is enhanced by 20%, continuous spiritual power recovery is obtained, Defense System Skills are strengthened, and a special ''Light and Fire Affinity'' is granted. Light and Fire Affinity: Your resistance to light-based skills is increased, and the power of your Flame Skills is enhanced by 30%.] "Bree, you''ve done a great job." Chen Qi smiled; the equipment upgrades had significantly boosted his combat capabilities. Next, he planned to have Bree upgrade the Ghost and further enhance the ship''s camouflage. Saying this, Chen Qi walked towards the ship''s house''s main door. However, the next second, he couldn''t help but feel a trace of spiritual power. Outside the shipyard, a sudden surge of Transcendents'' spiritual power burst forth. "What''s happening?" Fen asked curiously. Chen Qi said softly, "How should I put it? We''re surrounded by the Dragon Tamer King''s men." There were many of them... Chen Qi''s Deep Sea Perception was still effective even on a ship. He could feel the Flying Dragons lightly skimming over the sea. "Dragon Taming King''s Army, you''ve got to be kidding!" Bree stepped forward, hurriedly locked the main door tightly, and contacted the members of their Ice Demon Pirate Group. Bree shouted, "Has the Black Whale Group lost their minds, daring to attack Seal One?" You see, Seal One was the main base for many adventurers, not tied to the navy but neutral adventurers. Seal One was the moving shipyard established by Seal Logistics, a joint venture of the White Tower Federation and Shell Country. To offend Seal One meant to offend the White Tower Federation! "Do they really dare..." Bree''s eyes flashed with fear. But the next moment, he then heard a war song from the sky! And the roar of dragons! Above in the sky, fifty Flying Dragons broke through the clouds, like a dark grey curtain, the gloomy sky bearing down. And with their descent, a Dragon Tamer cried out loud, "Whether over the sea or on land, in the face of earthquakes or tsunamis! We soar on high wings!" This was the war song of the Flying Dragon Unit, only called out by the Dragon Taming King''s Army when launching an annihilation campaign: "Our Flying Dragons carry the storm, heading straight for the center of the vortex! The sound of our fluttering wings is a hymn for the Sea Goddess! When thunder roars, with the blood of our enemies, we will forge our Golden Treasure Cave!" Boom¡ª¡ª¡ª With a huge clap of thunder, fifty Flying Dragons struck the sky like thunderbolts, shaking the two hundred-meter-long moving naval base, Seal One significantly. In an instant, dark clouds gathered, and thunder rolled! The entire Seal One was caught in a giant tsunami. In a moment, panicked voices echoed throughout Seal One! What a bunch of maniacs... Bree shook his head. Once targeted by pirates, all that he owned could be reduced to playthings in the hands of others. They even dared to launch so many actions in a row! The Black Whale Group''s assault on the navy base wasn''t an isolated incident but a full-scale, frenzied blitz! Bree anxiously said, "It''s the Dragon Taming King''s Flying Dragon Unit, every single one of them riding a mature Flying Thunder Dragon, they are the Black Whale Group''s regular forces, we have to run!" The Flying Dragon Unit... Chen Qi closed his eyes and stamped his foot on the ground, feeling the composition of the Flying Dragon Unit''s personnel. Deep Sea Perception. Second Rank Transcendents, fifty; Third Rank Transcendents, fifteen; those with a strong Spirit Power Field, only one... But considering they have a Flying Thunder Dragon, their true strength must be significantly greater than what I''ve sensed. We also have one here... Chen Qi opened his eyes, shielding his face from the dust with his hand. Boom! The very next moment, a towering pirate clad in Dragon Scale Armor kicked open the door before him with a mighty thud, looking over those present with disdain, as if he were staring at dogs. Above his mouth were two very prominent ivory tusks; this man was one of the Dragon Taming King''s trusted elites, Teeth Dragon. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that this fellow, unlike him in appearance, was a rare, flirtatious professional summoner, and more so, one who had studied forbidden summoning techniques. He would be difficult to deal with if not killed in one blow. Teeth Dragon glared furiously, "Who here is the Mechanic! Bring out your compensation!" "Compensation? Why?" Chen Qi inquired curiously. Although the Black Whale Group was arrogant and overbearing, considering their reputation among the islanders under their rule, there usually had to be a reason before they attacked a large, neutral organization that was not openly hostile. Teeth Dragon revealed a sorrowful look, "Several days ago, our boss''s treasured son, the Black Thunder Dragon, was killed by some unknown villain, and according to our investigations, it was your Seal Number One who killed the Black Thunder Dragon! Now, our king is deeply aggrieved and is currently holding a funeral for the Black Thunder Dragon! As such, as the murderers, every single one of Seal Number One must provide compensation!" Fen frowned and silently drew out her Magic Wand, "Do you have any evidence?" Teeth Dragon laughed heartily, "My word is proof!" "You..." Bree clenched his teeth, but dared not say more, knowing that the best approach was to stabilize the situation and then wait for reinforcements. Chen Qi glanced around, eyeing the Second Rank Transcendents behind Teeth Dragon, "Big pirate Teeth Dragon, I''ve heard of your esteemed name. We do have quite a few good things here. Would you like to take a look?" Teeth Dragon glanced at the workshop and laughed, seeing it was indeed filled with luxurious equipment as he had imagined. He roared with laughter at Chen Qi, "You''re wise! Wait for me outside the door!" With that, Teeth Dragon shut the door behind him, ready to enjoy his spoils alone. Thud! You really dare shut it¡­ In the next instant, blue flames burst from Chen Qi''s boots, and he surged forward with a Hound Step, appearing right in front of Teeth Dragon. His eyes glinted viciously as he fiercely swung a Flame Fist, solidly landing on the grinning face! Boom! Despite being a Summoner, to be so close to his body... "How dare you..." Teeth Dragon withstood the blow. Had this guy gone mad, daring to attack him? Instinctively, he ran toward the great door. Chen Qi thrust out his solid right hand and forcefully grabbed the fleeing Teeth Dragon by the head. Hooking his fingers, he gripped Teeth Dragon''s head with tremendous strength and followed with his left leg, kicking at the knee and striking Teeth Dragon down. "Save me..." However, the plea for help never escaped; Chen Qi''s foot came crashing down on Teeth Dragon''s head. In a flash, amid Teeth Dragon''s cries of agony, the floor shattered under their feet, creating a deep, blood-red crater. Bree was left in stunned silence - without fully understanding the enemy''s strength, Chen Qi had taken the initiative to attack. Bree quickly turned his head, ready to gauge the Flower Witch''s reaction to her disciple''s actions. But to his surprise, he found her standing still, seemingly at a loss and unsure of what to do. Chen Qi, you''re being too reckless. Even though he''s merely one of the Dragon Taming King''s subordinates, there''s still a large number of pirates outside ready to rob Seal Number One, and we still don''t know their full strength... Fen panicked. "You dare, you dare to attack a Commander in front of our Flying Dragon Unit!" "Keep shouting, and hand over your valuables!" Chen Qi pressed his foot down again, sinking Teeth Dragon''s head another ten centimeters into the ground. Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire Is this guy not afraid of us... Teeth Dragon trembled, but desperate to preserve his life, he extended a hand, handing over a special Contract Card. Chen Qi accepted the Dragon Contract Card, examining it - it was a card that could form a simple bond with dragon-type creatures. Not bad at all, he thought emotionlessly. Bending down, he continued, "Besides you, who else in the Flying Dragon Unit is carrying a lot of money? Who has good things on them?" Bree was frozen in place, looking towards Fen, who was intently watching Chen Qi, both sharing the same realization. Aren''t we the ones robbing them? Chapter 434 Cup number 293 of Dragon Blood Outside the ship, the whirring of the flying dragons'' wings sped past, accompanied by a cacophony of explosions and wails. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. News of the ''navy base''s major defeat'' had already filled everyone on Seal No.1 with apprehension, and the arrival of the Flying Dragon Pirate Group was like thunder, igniting the fire of fear. "Listen up! In these waters, no one can escape the punishment of the Black Thunder Dragon King! And now, the Black Thunder Dragon King is on his way! "Spare me, and I will plead with my lord to spare you and even give you a sum of money. We of the Black Whale Group always keep our word!" The Teeth Dragon struggled desperately on the ground, trying to find an opportunity to release the Great Summoning Technique. Black Thunder Dragon King? Bree and Fen''s expressions turned serious. When the black thunder fell, no matter how much they struggled, they would be like fish leaping in the sea, ready to be grilled. The face of a Flying Dragon rider, how could they win? However, faced with the Teeth Dragon''s threat, Chen Qi remained expressionless, his boot continuing to press down. "Three..." Crack, two precious dragon teeth in the Teeth Dragon''s mouth broke off in response, blood spurting out, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably like a stepped-on eel. Amidst the wailing, he was forced to divulge information: "On our Flying Dragon Unit''s Boxy the Treasure Box Dragon, a lot of items are carried, and just last night, we robbed a group of adventurers and got a lot of money and even a rare Cup of Dragon Blood." Oh? Cup Dragon Blood? Chen Qi showed a hint of interest. Cup Dragon Blood, derived from a B-rank rift''s giant Dragon Blood Tree, is an extremely rare material that can greatly enhance the capabilities of ''Dragon Attribute Creatures'', indeed a rare and valuable item. Apart from that, there was money! Chen Qi was not wealthy at the moment. Previously, to upgrade his equipment and repair the ship, he had spent too much money. The cash he had on hand amounted to only fifty thousand shell coins, and in this ''gold rush'' Witch Sea, that was not even enough to repair the ship once. At the same time, Ghost, equipped with a ''Space Engine'', had a high probability of getting damaged. Moreover, ''Space Jump'' itself consumed a great deal of the ship''s energy, and even the Ghost Fire Energy Engine would be scrapped after enduring multiple space jumps. Now that he and Fen had gained too much notoriety, to survive, they had to make continuous ''Space Jumps'' and must have money for ship repairs and to buy energy engines. Beyond that, although the equipment upgrades were complete and the Flower Witch had provided a reserve of potions, Chen Qi needed more money for Runic Surgery, to purchase some Generic Skill Cards, and to further strengthen himself to ensure no issues would arise when facing a Third Rank Super Nova Level Transcendent. And this would require an unimaginable sum of money. In Chen Qi''s view, this encounter with the Flying Dragon riders was a timely help amid trouble. His Deep Sea Perception told him that this wave of enemies were fat and juicy! Bang! Bang! The noises from the ship''s boat bay finally caught their attention. Bang! Accompanied by a single collision, the steel doors burst into pieces instantly, wood splinters flying about, dust rising everywhere. Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire The entire room shuddered with this sudden show of force. Bree and Fen struggled to keep their balance, while Chen Qi donned his Hunter''s Clothes. The dim light streamed through the shattered iron door, and at the same time, two Flying Dragons stretched their elongated necks and came inside. Their blood-red eyes joyfully swept over the trio, with corners of their mouths still wet with fresh blood, dripping down from the gaps in their teeth packed with flesh. Drip, drip! The Flying Dragons'' blood-red eyes fixed on Chen Qi. A Third Rank Transcendent''s robust body was, in the eyes of the Flying Dragons, a rare and delicious meal, especially with the Dragon Tamer King''s deliberate nurturing. It could be said that every Flying Dragon of the Dragon Tamer King was a monster that devoured humans. "Let go of the Teeth Dragon!" The crowd of Second Rank Transcendents outside, led by the Third Rank Extraordinary Berserker Brooke, wielding the unique serrated axes of the Flying Dragon Unit, marched in with neat steps. "Berserker..." Chen Qi took the backpack card from the Teeth Dragon''s waist, plunged his knife forcefully, and then kicked the now crippled Teeth Dragon away with one foot. Bang! In the next instant, a Flying Thunder Dragon suddenly jutted its head forward, opened its fanged maw, caught the Teeth Dragon mid-air, and with a crunch, bit him in half before everyone''s eyes and swallowed him whole. Eaten right away... Bree''s heartbeat quickened drastically, and he was somewhat shocked. A Third Rank Transcendent had value as such, and under normal circumstances, even if captured, they would be treated as prisoners or commodities, sold to Legends. But in the eyes of the Flying Dragon Unit, a Third Rank Transcendent was just eaten like that. Fen''s pupils under the mask trembled slightly, involuntarily recalling the Black Whale Group''s horrific atrocities of his childhood. Faced with such a horrifying scene, Brooke the Berserker showed not a trace of sympathy, but instead lit a cigarette with a smile: "Even a top Mechanic''s boat bay isn''t this desperate for three Third Rank Transcendent''s backpack cards. Good stuff, now it all belongs to me." Brooke lifted his hand gently, signaling his men to advance. It was a good opportunity to test the newly sharpened blade. Chen Qi lifted his head, his gaze piercing through the chaotic crowd and the smoky sea beyond, focusing on a Treasure Box Dragon with a back covered in gold, its shape robust. Treasure Box Dragons were typically used to collect the entire ship''s spoils of war, and at the same time, when the value of the treasure boxes on it was substantial, the Treasure Box Dragon would grow gold. Chen Qi assumed the stance of one ready to strike: Chapter 435 Cup number 293 of Dragon Blood_2 "Bree, you control your Mechanical Dock for long-range fire support," Fen, let''s go together, our target is the Treasure Box Dragon. Once we''ve looted it, we leave. As for the Water Elves, you''re in charge of collecting the spoils of war." Chen Qi briefly laid out the combat plan in front of everyone. "Understood!" Fen took out her Magic Wand, readying herself for battle. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although she still had no real foundation, since Chen Qi had joined the fray, she had to as well. When we couldn''t hear him anymore? Brooke bit the corner of his mouthpiece and pulled out a two-meter Dragon-cutting Axe from his backpack card. In an instant, his muscles swelled, and veins bulged under his skin like coiling dragons. Every inch of his skin emitted a blood-red malevolent aura. "Just three Third Rank Transcendents daring to be so bold before a Berserker? Even if you three are supernovas, you''ll kneel before me!" The next moment, the malevolent auras from both sides approached each other. Boom! Chen Qi executed a Hound Step, flowing like water, and delivered a Horizontal Slash. Brooke, eyes filled with rage, used the huge axe to block the slash. But then, scalding deep blue flames mixed with Sword Energy relentlessly tore at his flesh! Shadow Blade Slash, Blood and Flesh Cutting! Where Chen Qi slashed, dark flames suddenly burst into life. Brooke spat out a huge mass of blood energy and bellowed, "Blade Release. Rage of the Madman!" Rage of the Madman allowed one to trade rage for a 100% attribute boost, gaining incredibly powerful healing abilities and constantly releasing Blade Phase Aura to attack all units within a radius of five meters. Everyone will die! Brooke spread his arms, ignoring all attacks like a fierce deity, slashing towards Chen Qi. Boom! The next second, from behind Chen Qi, a kick engulfed in deep blue flames lashed out, sending Brooke flying. For a moment, Brooke''s massive, hefty body was like a scorching fireball, crashing solidly against the Treasure Box Dragon. Brooke''s severe anger abruptly transformed as dark flames engulfed him, gnawing at his body like thousands of venomous insects biting him. Fury Blade... Chen Qi''s hand lightly turned, and the long blade in his hand suddenly burst into scalding deep blue flames, elongating continuously until it transformed into a two-meter long giant blade. Chen Qi took a deep breath; even without activating release or Ember Touch, his combat ability at sea, post-upgrade, was far stronger than that of an ordinary Third Rank Transcendent. Of course, prolonged combat was still very dangerous. The Black Thunder Dragon King looming in the sky could at any moment break the heavens and descend thunderbolts! A quick battle was a must... Chen Qi''s feet blazed with azure flames as he dashed across the sea surface at an astonishing speed, charging towards Brooke, who was atop the Treasure Box Dragon. Along the way, more than thirty pirates from the Flying Dragon Unit, wielding huge axes, charged toward him. On Chen Qi''s blade, dark flames instantly gathered, forming a nearly ten-meter long flame edge. Then, with a Horizontal Slash, he sent the twenty-meter Flying Dragon pirates tumbling. Fen followed behind Chen Qi, elegantly shooting paralyzing poison spikes with her Magic Wand, taking control of all the Flying Dragons attacking Chen Qi. Is this guy really that fierce? Mechanic Bree broke out in cold sweat and started operating his Mechanical Dock. As a Mechanic, though his personal combat ability was weak, once he took control of machinery, he was the king of firepower. Kinetic energy gun, Underwater torpedo, Laser Platform... "Now is not the time to be stingy with money!" Bree activated all attack modes of the Mechanical Dock at once. In an instant, thousands of shells were fired simultaneously, and the previously one-sided Flying Dragon attack was bombarded, with many flying dragons even plummeting into the sea. "Hey! Guys, there are experts here!" "Run now, when the Black Thunder Dragon King comes, we''ll all be dead!" "First cripple these Flying Dragons, then we can run!" "Wait, isn''t that the Black Hunter?" "The Black Hunter is here, shouldn''t we be running?" The adventurers watched the black flames rise above the sea, shocked. The Black Hunter actually dared to launch an offensive on the Dragon Taming King''s Army! They looked at each other, though they were scared of the Black Hunter, if they just fled, they would never escape the Flying Dragons'' attack. Many Hunters chose to turn back and join the battle. The explosions on Seal One resembled torrential rain, resounding non-stop. For a while, Seal One entered an unprecedentedly chaotic battle. "As long as I am on the sea, my Deep Sea Perception can detect most attacks, and the power of Fury Blade is much stronger..." Chen Qi charged forward in a sprint, arriving in front of Brooke, and slashed down with a Dark Fire Slash that extended forty meters! Boom! A thirty-meter Sword Energy poured down. Brooke could only defend continuously with his giant axe. Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire However, under the relentless barrage, more and more wounds accumulated on the Berserker Brooke. This was a one-sided beating! Everyone was stunned; the once overbearing Flying Dragon Unit had suddenly fallen into disadvantage in an instant. At that moment, a pirate shouted loudly, "Don''t be afraid, the worse the situation for a Berserker, the more severe the injuries, and the skill of a Berserker is such that the more severe the injuries, the stronger the combat power becomes, so the worse the situation and the more severe the injuries, the better the situation will be!" After hearing this, the pirates'' morale soared. Berserkers are known for their high health, aggressive attacks, and extremely strong recovery when at low health, but the ''Blood and Flesh Cutting'' effect completely nullified Brooke''s ability to heal. Brooke, covered in blood, felt the Blade Phase Aura of the blade before him, and his aura of fury was completely suppressed by Chen Qi. To be exact, the aura of fury on his body was not even comparable to the sword in the opponent''s hand! Even more so, his aura of fury was being absorbed by that sword! This was outright crushing! Under the scorching flames! Brooke''s arms became as fragile as ash. Stop! In the midst of the storm-like Chopping, Chen Qi finally delivered a slash, turning the Berserker Brooke before him into ashes. And the twenty-meter-long Treasure Box Dragon behind him was also slashed down to the ground, its entire body collapsing on the deck of the Seal One. Fire instantly covered the ground! Around them, many pirates preparing to support Brooke hesitated and ultimately chose to wait and see. Chen Qi took a long breath, glancing over the spoils of war before him. He made a casual count, and just from inside the Treasure Box Dragon, there were a staggering five thousand Beicoin, each worth ten thousand. Fifty million Beicoin, and considering these other useless spoils, there was conservatively a sum of one hundred million Beicoin... Chen Qi couldn''t help but reflect, pirates indeed were the most profitable profession in these seas. The end... After counting the coins, Chen Qi extinguished his long sword and left the area. His Deep Sea Perception could detect the Spirit Power Field of every person around the Seal One, but he couldn''t guarantee if there were other reinforcements. Taking advantage of the chaos and running off with fifty million Beicoin was the safer option... Chen Qi holding the backpack card, made two consecutive sprints, returning to his Mechanical Dock. "Let''s go, next time, once we''re prepared, we''ll come play with these Flying Dragons..." Chen Qi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said to Bree and Fen. Bree was fervently nodding; he had no desire to fight from the start. Fen nodded slightly; she hadn''t expected the Dragon Taming King''s Flying Dragon Unit to become so fearful. After the Water Elf collected the spoils, Chen Qi steered the Ghost away from the area. ... ... On the Ghost that was moving along, the sea breeze blew, and the roar of dragons gradually faded into the distance. Fen clasped her chest, taking deep breaths; thankfully, Chen Qi had intimidated them, sapping any desire to attack from those Flying Dragons. Bree wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and curiously asked, "Chen Qi, where did you get all these weapons..." Bree was astonished; Chen Qi''s equipment almost rivaled that of some nobles from families with plentiful resources. "..." Chen Qi didn''t say a word but turned his head to look toward the distant horizon. The Dragon Taming King... Chen Qi shook his head; his current strength was enough to handle a flock of Flying Dragons. But, the Black Thunder Dragon King that hovered at the apex of the sky, and the Dragon Tamer Jay, still posed a huge problem. Chen Qi glanced at the ''Dragon Contract Card'' in his hand, along with the ''Cup of Dragon Blood''; if he wanted to ensure his safety, he still needed an additional layer of insurance. "Tame a dragon, huh..." Chen Qi turned his head, looking in the direction of the nearby sea. Chapter 436 The Final Preparations "Maybe I could raise a big dog with Dragon Attributes..." Chen Qi leaned his hands on the ship''s railing, bowed his head, and gazed at the layers of waves on the sea. Although he possessed Deep Sea Affinity, he still lacked the ability to move at high speeds in the vast ocean. There were four common methods to obtain high-speed underwater movement: flesh surgery, an Occupation Card from a Beastification, special mechanical equipment, or the more common skill cards. Flesh surgery required extensive modification of the body and had a very high failure rate, underwater equipment was too slow, and skill cards required building a large system. My talents, combined with high-speed underwater movement, would greatly increase my survival rate on this ocean. In the short term, I cannot increase my speed under the sea, but the Sea Dragons, long-term dwellers of the ocean, are indeed the kings of speed in these waters... Chen Qi thought to this point, a bit exhilarated, unable to resist pacing back and forth, full of confidence. No matter how fast a person can swim, could they be faster than a Sea Dragon? If on the high seas, I could control a Nearshore Dominator and move through the sea with its aid, then my strategic retreat capabilities on the sea would be greatly enhanced! Then, I could rob the pirate groups at sea as I please! Of course, all this presupposes that I can successfully make a contract with a Sea Dragon. A Dragon Contract Card allows a Transcendent to form a contract with a pet beast, and once a contract is formed, the pet beast can sense its master''s consciousness and act accordingly, even without spoken words. Now, the only question is if there is a Sea Dragon that can form a contract with me... Chen Qi mused inwardly. First of all, this Dragon Contract Card absolutely cannot be used to form contracts with High Rank members of the Dragon Clan, so my only option is the Nearshore Dominator, the Black Ship Sea Dragon. Chen Qi is not a Beast Tamer, nor does he have a heart connection, so whether a contract can be successfully formed ultimately depends on the Black Ship Sea Dragon''s affinity toward him and the power of the Contract Card itself. "I may need to return to the nearshore..." Chen Qi murmured, leaning against the ship. "Nearshore?" Bree immediately patted his chest and let out a sigh of relief: "Right, we all need to go back to the nearshore. Those Black Whale Group pirates no matter how audacious, wouldn''t dare attack Moonstone City. As long as we stay in Moonstone City, not even the Dragon Tamer King, let alone the King of Pirates, Whale Father, could do anything but watch from outside the walls!" Chen Qi and Fen both glanced at Bree''s face. Coward! Chen Qi explained: "The Dragon Tamer King has attacked Seal Number One. The navy won''t let this go easily. Eventually, the navy''s fleet will battle it out with the Dragon Tamer King. Our goal is to take advantage of their battle and raid the backyard of the Dragon Tamer King for the Moon Island Flower, and secure it to complete our promotion." "The Dragon Tamer King?" Bree had seen the Dragon Tamer King, Jay, and he really couldn''t imagine how their frail ships on the sea could snatch something from under the eyes of the Black Thunder Dragon King. Just one glance could kill you! Fen took a deep breath, asking with a hint of reluctance: "When will you return?" "I''ll be back as soon as possible. I may also need to purchase some ammunition and special equipment. This operation, we may be face-to-face with a Legend, and unlike with Carol, Jay, the Dragon Tamer King might be controlled by your release, but the Black Thunder Dragon King probably won''t." My release won''t work... Fen bit her teeth, Chen Qi''s words piercing her heart like a sword. Her trump card at sea was ''Flowers Blossom in Blood,'' a Flower Phase Release that could even control a Legend. That''s why Fen was confident that even facing a Legend, they could still find a way to survive. But as Chen Qi said, Flowers Blossom in Blood might not work effectively against large creatures. Still, Qi is going to help me... Fen bit her lip gently, not quite sure how to express her gratitude and could only nod. Chen Qi handed a Communication Card to Fen. The Communication Card made by Melanie allowed them to keep in touch over long distances. There should be plenty of ships returning to Moonstone City at this time... Chen Qi chuckled softly: "Fen, when I go back to the nearshore, I won''t need my own ship, I''ll leave this one, as well as the Water Elf, in your care. Please ensure your safety. Oh, and if you find the sofa uncomfortable, you can sleep on my bed." Giving me the ship and I can sleep on your... bed... Fen nodded excitedly: "Okay!" Bree stood between the two, a bit confused: "Wait, you two, are you thinking of stealing from the Dragon Tamer King''s backyard?" These two had always been so reckless? Bree was suddenly shocked; even as a member of the Ice Demon Pirate Group and a genius mechanic known as Steam Hand, he wouldn''t dare to covet anything belonging to the Dragon Tamer King! The Dragon Tamer King was different from other legends; he had almost no extra feelings for humans. Chen Qi looked up and said, "Yes, Bree, can you contact the Ice Demon Pirate Group? We might need some help." If the Ice Demon Pirate Group could lend their aid, then this operation would definitely be a smooth sailing one! Bree let out a long sigh, "The Captain and Vice-Captain have discovered a Witch Relic Land, and most of our crew has joined in this operation." Witch Relic Land, a place the Ice Demon Pirate Group spent most of their time exploring various lost lands... Chen Qi asked curiously, "Hm? Then why are you still at sea? Do you have a mission?" Bree turned his head aside, murmuring softly, "They think I''m a burden..." From his expression, a clear sense of discontent could be seen. That''s too much! Simply indefensible... Chen Qi patted Bree on the shoulder: "Absolute nonsense, how are you weak? Your Ice Demon Pirate Group commands Shell Country and Hammer Country. As a mechanic, you''re only lacking some money and an opportunity right now." S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing this, Bree revealed an especially confident smile: "Really? I think so too. When the Mecha and Mechanical Puppet Soldiers I ordered arrive, they''ll all know what an invincible mechanic looks like!" Chen Qi coughed twice: "No worries, Bree, we believe in your abilities. If our operation turns out to be a success, by that time, if we get our hands on skills cards that can increase Dragon Charm, we''ll sell them all to you!" "Really?" Bree''s eyes couldn''t help but light up. "Of course, but you''ll have to forge some things for us." Chen Qi smiled slightly. At that moment, Bree was like a man deeply in love, his sense of money distorted whenever romance was involved. Until a new mechanic was recruited, ''Bree'' the mechanic''s wool was there for the taking! Chen Qi wrote down a list and handed it over: "Bree, I''d like to pre-order some items from you. Please gather them within seven days." The list contained items like anti-Mecha bombs, underwater mobility tools, and some temporary ship repair tools. "No problem!" The thought of being held in the arms of a tall half-dragon man made Bree agree to the request at once. After that, Chen Qi discussed some matters with Fen and then prepared to head to Black Mine City. "If you run into trouble, contact me immediately." Chen Qi waved his hand and went into the bedroom to pack. At this moment, two more dragon roars echoed from the distant sky. Bree turned his head, looking at this quiet, masked Witch Miss. Why did it feel like these two didn''t have a superior-subordinate relationship? He suddenly speculated, asking curiously, Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire "Witch Miss, aren''t you afraid that he''ll go back to Moonstone City, never return, and escape?" In the Witch Sea, betraying comrades under the pretext of going home was an everyday occurrence. "Not at all!" Fen adjusted her mask, speaking with a hint of pride. "Is that so?" Bree looked up, puzzled, gazing at the heavy clouds and the lightning streaking across the sky: "I just hope we don''t get targeted by Jay." Bree raised his head; he always felt that the distant clouds were emitting agonized howls like tormented evil spirits. Chapter 437: 295 Ive Got My Eyes on You Chapter 437: Chapter 295 I¡¯ve Got My Eyes on You Boom! Boom! In the clouds shrouded with dark clouds and flashing lightning, a thunderstorm like never before ravaged the vast ocean. The thunder roared like war drums, echoing through the heavens, each bolt of lightning resembled a ferocious wound tearing the sky apart. Among the thick thunderclouds, a massive Black Thunder Dragon suddenly burst forth, trailed by an entire row of Flying Thunder Dragons. Where the Thunder Dragon passed, lightning flashed and thunder crashed vigorously. A figure clad in heavy armor sat atop the head of the Black Thunder Dragon, holding his breath and concentrating, quietly waiting for news from his subordinates. Soon, a Transcendent draped in a heavy black cloak, riding a Flying Thunder Dragon, flew to the side of the Dragon Tamer. At this moment, only the two of them existed within the entire mass of dark clouds. The black-gloved man chuckled and said, ¡°Sir, our Flying Dragon Unit has already captured Seal Number Three, the naval-controlled offshore oil station, three renewable Class B fractures, plus Naval Base Number Five!¡± After he finished speaking with a chuckle, he murmured softly, ¡°However, there were some issues with Seal Number One; their Hunters didn¡¯t show the expected panic, and, on top of that, our Treasure Box Dragon¡¯s chest was robbed.¡± ¡°Does your ass need a beating again?¡± Jay opened his dazzling golden pupils. Trembling in his heart, the black-gloved man touched his own butt, saying somewhat coyly, ¡°Maybe a bit deserving of a beating.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dragon Tamer Jay fell silent for a moment, then changed the subject, ¡°How is going the investigation you were asked to conduct?¡± The black-gloved man coughed twice and replied, ¡°I consulted Doctor Crow and indeed, Black Death Doctor has successfully developed a Black Blood Potion. Apart from the pain during consumption, no other physical side effects have been discovered so far, but Doctor Crow still believes it might have potential mental effects.¡± Immediately after, the black-gloved man joined his hands together: ¡°Lord Jay, the Black Blood Potion is the latest product bestowed by Black Death Doctor, are we really not going to use it? If the Whale Father finds out¡­¡± Jay reached out his hand and pulled out a vial of Black Blood Potion. Within the black glass tube, the black blood thrashed against the glass like a demon. The words of Black Death Doctor were still vividly clear¡ªhe enticed with his mouth full of black teeth that only by continuously consuming this blood until all the blood in the body was replaced by Black Blood, could one step onto the Great Whale Road and become a Saint. ¡°Become a Saint with this?¡± Jay crushed the vial of Black Blood Potion and carelessly tossed it from the sky. The black-gloved man was suddenly stunned, S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Sir, that was something bestowed by the Whale Father! Formed from countless Black Whale Blood! Moreover, the Whale Father has stated that every Pirate General must regularly consume the Black Blood Potion!¡± Trembling all over, defying Whale Father was akin to seeking death. However, the Dragon Tamer King seemed quite composed, as if he did not consider the King of Pirates, Whale Father, at all, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, black-gloved one, since you have followed me, I can tell you, do you know why the Whale Father never leaves the Mist Sea?¡± ¡°Why?¡± The black-gloved man curiously asked. Renowned as the strongest Pirate Emperor, Whale Father had never appeared outside the Mist Sea for decades. No, to be precise, he had never left the islands of the Mist Sea! Jay turned back, a hint of a shadow flashing through his golden pupils: ¡°A shadow of a deity wanders above this ocean, the Lantern Apostles, they are one of the Thirteen Taboos. Whale Father, having conservatively lived more than two hundred years, in order not to be reaped by these deities, these old guys, they only dare to hide in their dark lairs. Once they leave that patch of mist, they would suffer punishment from the Lantern Apostles.¡± Wandering gods¡­ Black Glove nodded. He had heard many tales about the Thirteen Taboos. But it was the first time he¡¯d heard that the King of Pirates, Whale Father, hid in the vast ocean out of fear of the Lantern Apostle. The King of Pirates feared to leave the island. This was undoubtedly disrespectful to Whale Father! Black Glove broke out in a cold sweat and quickly changed the subject. ¡°By the way, Lord Jay, while I was talking to Doctor Crow, I also heard something else.¡± ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°It is said that the Black Death Doctor is developing something new. For this, they need the Black Hunter, but the Black Whale Pirate Group has secretly withdrawn the bounty on the Black Hunter. They fear that our men, not knowing their own strength, might kill him. For this reason, the Black Death Doctor also plans to spread the words ¡®do not kill the Black Hunter¡¯ and ¡®do not seriously injure the Black Hunter¡¯ to every pirate captain.¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay closed his eyes: ¡°It¡¯s strange, whether it¡¯s the Flower Witch or the Black Hunter, we in the Black Whale Group only want them alive. Despite the bounties, we never deploy our top experts to hunt them down¡­¡± Is the Black Death Doctor afraid that our pirates, lacking restraint, might kill them? Jay lowered his head, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. Although the Black Whale Group issued many capture-alive bounties, the group¡¯s pirates are extremely brutal. Once captured, the chance of death was high. Facing key figures, the Black Whale Group would issue special No-Killing Bounty Orders to prevent the pirates from acting recklessly. However, even prohibiting serious injuries to the Black Hunter was unprecedented. In the eyes of the Black Whale Group, might the Black Hunter be of even greater value than the Flower Witch? Jay lowered his head and smiled: ¡°That¡¯s interesting, Black Glove; you¡¯ve gathered some decent intelligence. I¡¯ll have someone reward you with a few lashes later.¡± ¡°Sir, I should, but you know I¡¯m not the sort who takes pleasure in receiving pain.¡± Jay fell into deep thought. He was not a loyal man. His only purpose in this vast sea was to gather resources sufficient to elevate him to a Saint, and then leave this place. After plundering everything, whether he wanted to defy Whale Father, join the navy, or flee this sea, he needed leverage. Leverage insignificant to him, yet crucial to others. After a long silence, Jay said coldly: ¡°Black Glove, when I take down the navy, secretly gather information on the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch; notify me immediately if they appear. Be discreet about this.¡± Black Hunter, Flower Witch¡­ In Jay¡¯s golden eyes flashed a hint of greed. Third Ranks were no different from ants in his sight. He would personally hunt the Witch and Hunter who had long run rampant on these seas! Using two Third Rank individuals as chips to negotiate with Whale Father and the navy was simply too profitable. Black Glove bowed his head, stammering: ¡°Lord, actually, those who attacked Seal One appeared to be the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch. But now, they¡¯ve gone far, and it seems they have a Space Jump Engine; we can¡¯t catch up¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jay turned his head, staring at Black Glove, and silently raised his hand, a flicker of lightning passing over his fingertips. Black Glove looked at Jay with a terrified expression, rubbing his hands. Ever since he was burned by Chen Qi¡¯s 800,000 liters of Ghost Fire Oil, he felt a slight change in his spirit. With the crackling of sparks, within the thunderclouds, cries of agony echoed across the sky. In the heavy clouds, lightning continued to flash. Chapter 438: 296: New Pet Beast, Nearshore Dominator! Chapter 438: Chapter 296: New Pet Beast, Nearshore Dominator! A week later, at dusk, Moonstone City, Big Port. Rolling black waves churned as ships billowing thick smoke sailed in from the distant sea. A dense crowd squeezed onto the harbor, looking towards the ships that carried not adventurers returning with their haul but mostly the injured¡ªmen and women, old and young alike. In the cold autumn season, the wounded huddled together on the ships like cargo, tightly packed into every corner. The sea breeze, tinged with the smell of blood, blew gently across as the ships docked, and the crowd surged forward anxiously. A weapons merchant, with skin like tree bark and dressed in a tattered cloak, set up a small stall by the roadside of the harbor, gazing towards the crowd. In the middle of the dense crowd stood a man in black hunter¡¯s clothes, looking out at the sea from the harbor, motionless for a long time. The weapons merchant asked in a withered, hoarse voice, S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Sir, are you a Hunter from Black Mine City?¡± At his waist hung a Second Rank Hunter¡¯s Certificate from Black Mine City. Chen Qi adjusted his hood, turned back, and glanced over the other man. The merchant appeared to be around sixty years old, his skin shriveled like bark, nearly clinging to his bones. A Third Rank Shell Phase Transcendent, probably a ¡®Store Manager¡¯ of the Shell Phase¡ªthis is a very popular business occupation. By consuming an additional Third Rank Occupation Card during promotion, along with a relic anchoring the ¡®store property,¡¯ plus fifty Gold Coins, one can advance into a special Store Manager. Then, through selling items and completing tasks, they can earn the rare supernatural currency and inspiration points of the Transcendent world. In Shell Country, many chaotic weapon store managers, potion store managers, dockyard managers, bar managers, Enchanting Demon store managers, and so on, all fall under the ¡®Store Manager¡¯ occupation branch. Chen Qi confirmed, ¡°Weapons Store Manager?¡± The merchant calmly lifted the tattered cloth over his goods, ¡°Yes, I used to be a Hunter from Black Mine City as well, sir. Are you looking to buy something?¡± While speaking, the skin at the corner of the weapons merchant¡¯s mouth made a noticeable creaking sound. This was a common sign of ¡®Shell Phase Fissure,¡¯ a necrotic tree disease. Untreated, it could disable a Third Rank Transcendent for life. In addition to death, the ¡®fissure¡¯ could inflict unimaginable and incurable diseases. Stories of once-glorious Third Ranks, reduced to invalids due to disease after constant adventuring¡ªsometimes even their bodies used as materials¡ªwere not uncommon above these seas. Specifically, aside from dying in a fissure or conflict, this was the ultimate fate of most Third Rank Transcendents in the era of adventure. Chen Qi lowered his head and scanned the goods in front of the weapons merchant. He had been in Moonstone City for some time, but there was one important thing he had yet to obtain. Occasionally, merchants at Moonstone City¡¯s harbor had certain items; judging by quality alone, the goods the weapons merchant sold were not bad. The weapon merchant added, ¡°Sir, my eldest son died of an abdominal infection from a poisonous insect; he didn¡¯t receive surgery in time. Now, with the war upon us, the Black Whale Group has killed many sailors. My second son, although a Second Rank, can¡¯t refuse others and lacks his own opinions. There are limited spots for good Doctors, so I need to secure one in advance, if he¡¯s able to return.¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t respond, continuing to scrutinize the items. Seeing this, the weapons merchant added a few more words, ¡°Sir, I¡¯m not trying to play on your sympathy or trick you out of your money; these are good things I¡¯ve found on early adventures. If it weren¡¯t for some disputes I¡¯ve had with Moonstone City¡¯s business guild, they could be exchanged for a large sum of money¡­¡± After a moment of silence, Chen Qi inquired, ¡°Do you have one of those ¡®Tattoo Magic Circuits¡¯ that can increase the total amount of Spiritual Power and casting speed just by being applied to the body, without the need for surgery?¡± The weapons merchant replied calmly, ¡°That sounds familiar, let me search¡­¡± Chen Qi had already purchased many items during his trip to Moonstone City. Among them were eighty Spiral Magic Bullets valued at ten million and sixty Bright Flash Bombs worth three million, specially designed to blind large creatures. During the war, the prices of weapons in Moonstone City had surged, but to combat the Flying Dragons, he needed some aerial countermeasures. Furthermore, the Holy Light Skill Occupation Card, which offered courage, strength, and inspiration enhancement, was valued at five million. Although a support skill, it was an essential ability for Lamp Keepers. And in the black market, the sought-after ¡°Water Breathing¡± skill which could enhance underwater breathing time cost him ten million Shell Coins. Additionally, with the expedited ship tickets, special marketplace entry tickets, and other expenses, the fifty million Gold Coins Chen Qi had collected were now down to twenty million. Fortunately, he had no reputation in Moonstone City and, with a Second Rank Hunter¡¯s Certificate, he could enter any shop without scrutiny. Soon after, the weapons merchant found a roll of ¡®bandage¡¯ among his densely stocked goods, marked with dark blue patterns. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes brightened as he took the bandage. [Convenient Tattoo Magic Circuit Nature: Book Description: This Convenient Magic Circuit just needs to be entwined around the body to enhance your ¡®Spiritual Power transmission efficiency¡¯ and increase your total Spiritual Power.] Chapter 439: 296: New Pet Beast, Nearshore Dominator!_2 Chapter 439: Chapter 296: New Pet Beast, Nearshore Dominator!_2 Magic Circuits were a kind of enhancement that was inscribed onto oneself, greatly increasing the efficiency and overall capacity for Spiritual Power transmission. However, for Transcendents who were not of the ¡°Script¡± type, this enhancement could only be relied upon through surgery or equipment. The portable series of Magic Circuits could achieve the same effect, with the only drawback being they were prone to damage and wearing them was like being wrapped up like a mummified corpse in bandages. But for Chen Qi, this was quite a good piece of equipment. After all, among his opponents on this trip, he might face those Transcendents who were inherently very special; he had to maximize his immediate combat power. An¡¯s Magic Circuit originated from an adventure at her school, which was a Magic Circuit connected to an A-level rift called the ¡°Magic Net.¡± When she activated her ¡°release,¡± her Spiritual Power was nearly limitless, with the only thing holding her back being her frail body. In this conflict, he was very likely to encounter these Third Rank Transcendents who had undergone such strange adventures. This time his luck wasn¡¯t bad¡­ Chen Qi took the bandages and asked, ¡°How much?¡± The old arms dealer paused for a moment, ¡°Sir, I have two. The total price is six million. Together, I¡¯ll make it five million.¡± Quite a fair price¡­ Chen Qi took out his money bag and poured out a hundred Gold Coins, ¡°I¡¯ll take these two cards and all these explosive bottles and jars.¡± Many things in this small store, although he didn¡¯t need them, could likely be sold for a higher price in Black Mine City. The amount of money stunned the arms dealer momentarily, making it hard for him to snap back to reality, ¡°Many thanks! With this money, I¡¯ll be able to schedule a surgery with the doctor.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­¡± Chen Qi sighed. The major defeat at the navy base had caused too much chaos, and the entire sea¡¯s order had completely toppled. Now in Moonstone City, good doctors¡¯ surgery fees constantly soared. For an ordinary person to heal a crippled body, at the very least ten million shells were needed. This amount of money, even in the current ¡®Gold Rush¡¯ of the Witch Sea, was a price many couldn¡¯t afford. Not to mention, many of the wounded¡¯s parents and relatives were just ordinary workers in the factories of Moonstone City. Afterward, he took his purchases and felt an ominous premonition, opening the envelope in his pocket. Inside the envelope was Melanie¡¯s communication card, and on the card, only the latest bright red text: ¡°Danger, requesting help.¡± S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°The time has finally come?¡± Chen Qi grew excited for a moment, then immediately furrowed his brows. Red was the color of urgency, meaning the situation had developed beyond Fen¡¯s expectations! Moreover, his current means of transportation were a problem. Ordinary passenger ships were far too slow. Additionally, the large number of wounded meant eighty percent of Moonstone City¡¯s ships had been temporarily requisitioned as transport and merchant ships to carry the wounded. He had been in Moonstone City for quite a while now. Chen Qi anxiously looked out to the open sea. At that moment, the arms dealer looked up and said, ¡°Sir, are you heading out to sea to fight? I¡¯ve heard that currently, the Black Whale Group and Sea God Pirate Group are seizing the opportunity amidst the chaos to raid various islands; there are no safe places left at sea.¡± The arms dealer spoke instinctively. In recent days, the mortuary in Moonstone City was full, with body bags piled up across the whole square, and in those bags were young people seeking glory and money. ¡°I know.¡± The arms dealer said uncertainly, ¡°Is there something important?¡± ¡°Important¡­¡± After thinking for a bit, Chen Qi said, ¡°You could say that.¡± ¡°Sir, at Goldfish Dock in Moonstone City, there¡¯s an inexpensive, fast steamship for hire.¡± The arms dealer seemed to recall something else, drawing a snowflake pattern on his chest, ¡°May the Ice Witch bless you, and may you and your family return home safely.¡± ¡°Mhm¡­¡± Chen Qi nodded and walked towards the distance, lightly stepping on the sea surface, then advancing along the sea, walking until he reached the uninhabited vast open sea. The sea breeze was biting. As he continued forward, black scales slowly emerged from the sea surface, appearing below his feet. A low roar came from below. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Chen Qi lifted his head, opened his tired eyes, and looked toward the distant sea. ¡­ Two days later. Above the ruins of Seal Number One in the Dragon Flower Islands. At this moment, what once was the glittering Seal Number One had split in two; raging, fiery flames had burned for three days and nights. The position of Seal Number One was the strategic gateway to the Dragon Flower Islands. In these days, atop these ruins, too many battles had taken place. Right by the blazing fire, the severed limbs of navy soldiers could still be seen. This was their battlefield, their resting place, and the location where an imminent decisive battle was about to happen. Surrounding the massive ruins of Seal Number One¡¯s moving dock, a large number of Hunter adventure ships were docked. Among them were those out for money, and others out for friends¡¯ vendettas. And a Ghost Ship filled with fresh flowers also stopped nearby, standing out conspicuously. Looking at the frantic roars of the distant seamen, Bree glanced at her pocket watch, ¡°Lady Witch, according to the intel, time is running short, as the Giant Shark Battleship¡¯s owner and one of the navy¡¯s admirals, the Tiger Shark, as well as the Dragon Tamer King Jay, may soon arrive.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fen didn¡¯t speak but turned her head to look out toward the distant sea. Boom! The sound of giant waves roared as the Giant Shark Battleship tore through the waves, and at the bow, a man dressed in a tight navy uniform, wearing an admiral¡¯s cap, raised his head to look at the sky. Chapter 440: 296: New Favorite Beast, Nearshore Dominator! _3 Chapter 440: Chapter 296: New Favorite Beast, Nearshore Dominator! _3 Its head square, its eyes small and round but filled with a murderous aura, it constantly emanated an unruly Blade Phase Aura. At sea, it was like a roaring giant shark. Tiger Shark, one of the three great admirals of the navy, held the occupation of ¡®War General¡¯ with Blade Phase skills. His combat power was extremely strong, and he could grant all ¡°warriors¡± a fearless BUFF, along with an extremely strong overall vision, making him a profession that possessed both command and combat capabilities. If he wished, he could even elevate the Spiritual Power Source of all Second Rank navy members present to the level of a Third Rank Transcendent within a short time. At the same time, unlike the navy under Bai Ou¡¯s command, the troops under Tiger Shark advocated Blade Phase and worshipped the Thirteen Hunters Prison Master, making them an extremely vicious force. To many, their naval force seemed even more piratical than the pirates! Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound of war drums erupted! Two thousand navy members of Tiger Shark, dressed in ¡®Storm Hammer¡¯ uniforms and wearing ¡®Giant Shark¡¯ armbands, shouted in unison: ¡°Kill! Kill! Kill!¡± Amidst the sky full of cries to kill, Tiger Shark lifted his head, his arms as thick as iron columns crossed over his chest as he roared: ¡°Come out! Jay!¡± Boom! His mighty voice echoed across the sea, stirring up layers of waves. Over these days, the navy and the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Army had clashed twenty times, resulting in a total of five thousand casualties. Today, either Dragon Flower Islands would fall to the navy, or the Giant Shark Battleship would go to the Black Whale Group! ¡°Opportunity!¡± Bree¡¯s eyes lit up, and he quickly said aloud. As long as the Dragon Taming King and the Tiger Shark navy battled, it was their best opportunity to enter the back garden of Dragon Taming Island. ¡°But¡­¡± Fen shook her head, it might be her closest chance to the legendary medicinal materials. Moreover, the place where the Moon Island Flower was located was very likely the sacred land left by the Ice Witch. Perhaps, she could complete her promotion directly on Moon Flower Island. But now, one person was still missing. Fen touched Melanie¡¯s communication card, which had broken after being used once for ultra-long distance transmission. Bree turned back, looked at the Flower Witch, and said quietly: ¡°Miss Witch, the situation at sea has become too severe recently. Passenger ships have all been turned into medical ships. Chen Qi has no ships, even if he received your message in Moonstone City immediately, he couldn¡¯t rush here. We don¡¯t have time to wait for him.¡± Bree stretched his limbs; over these days, he had upgraded his equipment and regained his confidence. ¡°¡­¡± S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen was silent for a moment; time was of the essence. The stand-off between Tiger Shark and the Dragon Taming King was their best chance. The next instant, the Second Rank Transcendent troop of Tiger Shark navy, entwining in red auras, surged forward across the sea. They were wrapped in red auras¡ªthe skill ¡®War Zeal¡¯ of Tiger Shark which granted warriors strength but also filled them with a desire for slaughter and battle. There were ten of them, each granted the power of Third Rank by the War Zeal of Tiger Shark, momentarily possessing the strength to match that of a Third Rank. The leader of the Tiger Shark Team, holding a blood-stained curved sword, his eyes bloodshot, asked: ¡°Who allowed you to appear here, chef?¡± ¡°Now go back, leave this place, and prepare us a victorious feast!¡± ¡°And, the women, stay!¡± Trouble¡­ Fen held her Magic Wand, looking at the Tiger Shark team at sea, momentarily stunned. If she took action against the Tiger Shark team, it was very likely she would encounter an attack from the Tiger Shark General, forcing her to show her release. ¡°Sorry, sorry, we¡¯re leaving right now¡­¡± Bree bowed down, reluctantly saying. At a time when a great war was about to begin, they absolutely couldn¡¯t afford to offend these terrifying executioners. However, facing Bree¡¯s pleas, these members of the Tiger Shark team still showed no pause; they were completely infected by the frantic Blade Phase Aura. ¡°Leave the corpses¡­¡± The team leader of the Tiger Shark crew grinned. Boom! Yet, the next moment, a sharp head suddenly emerged from the sea, its sharp black scales and blood-stained waves dancing together, instantly swallowing the ten people of the Tiger Shark team. The sea was tinged with a spreading stain of fresh blood. ¡°¡­¡± What was that? Bree couldn¡¯t see clearly for a moment. Fen slowly turned around, in front of the captain¡¯s room, she heard a familiar voice, and the cheers of a Water Elf. ¡°It¡¯s time for us to set off, the two of you.¡± Chen Qi, drenched, leaned on the captain¡¯s room side, silently saying. Chapter 441: 297: Whose Troops are Those? Chapter 441: Chapter 297: Whose Troops are Those? ¡°By six in the evening, the flames of daylight gradually weakened, heavy dark clouds churned, thunder murmured in the distance, and the rumbling of steam echoed from afar. Centered on the ruins of Seal No.1, more and more warships crossed the rolling black waves and assembled here. Meanwhile, the fleet under the Dragon Tamer King sailed from afar, positioning themselves in front of the Dragon Flower Islands, forming a massive sea wall. Amidst the roaring of steam and the navy, Chen Qi stroked the Water Elf¡¯s head after a long absence, lifting his head calmly, like a guest about to head to a banquet, ¡°Fen, have you changed into a new outfit?¡± Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Previously, Fen had been wearing a loose cloak on the outside and a tied waistlong robe underneath. Beneath the robe were thick trousers and bandage grass cloth shoes, quite the common Herb Pharmacist attire of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. But now, Fen had changed into a lighter, pale green hunter¡¯s clothes, with thick-soled leather boots, more convenient, a backpack card, and Potion Bottles placed on an easily accessible tool belt. Above her clothes, she had sewn some pockets, all filled with the splash-type Potion Bottles she had concocted these days. How should it be put? Her dressing style was a bit like Chen Qi¡¯s. ¡°The previous clothes were not suitable for battle.¡± Fen, clad in pharmacist clothes and petite, stared intently at Chen Qi, as her tightly furrowed brow gradually relaxed. Although she still had many doubts about this operation, Chen Qi¡¯s arrival brought an inexplicable sense of security. The new clothes look pretty good¡­ Chen Qi handed over the ¡®Convenient Magic Circuit¡¯ he had recently acquired to Fen: ¡°It¡¯s a garment that can briefly enhance Spiritual Power.¡± Is this bandage a garment? Underwear? Fen took the bandage with confusion, and then tossed her carefully concocted ¡®Dangerous Potion Bag¡¯ to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the potion bag, pulled out the potions inside, and then shook them gently, opened the bottles, and downed four dangerous potions in one gulp. Before long, his body became burning hot, filled with strength! [You have consumed the Flower Healing Potion, and your body¡¯s self-healing ability has¡­] [You have consumed the Rage Flower Potion, and your strength has greatly increased¡­] [You have consumed the Source of Inspiration, and your Spiritual Power has increased¡­] [You have consumed the Night Spider Potion, and your Elf has increased¡­] These four potions did not repel each other and put his body in a perfect state. Chen Qi¡¯s body became a bit feverish and excited, he said with a smile, ¡°Not bad.¡± Following that, Chen Qi shared the High Rank Illumination Bombs he bought in Moonstone City with Bree and Fen, and Bree handed over his heavy explosives to them. The three quickly divided the items. ¡°We have done well,¡± Chen Qi praised, then turned to look toward the center of the distant battle: ¡°Bree, trouble you to start the energy engine in advance. After that, as soon as the Dragon Tamer King appears, we¡¯ll set off.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bree wiped the sweat from his forehead¡ªperhaps out of an impulse for the Dragon Charm¡ªunconsciously, he had joined this pirate ship that only had a captain and a first mate. And he, was the sole external employee. Chen Qi picked up the binoculars and looked into the distance, his gaze lingering on the large white pigeon on top of the Giant Shark Battleship: ¡°There are quite a few old acquaintances.¡± Not only were legends like the Tiger Shark and the Dragon Tamer King gathered for this battle, but there was also an assembly of Third Rank strong people from the navy and Pirate Group recently. However, Tiger Shark, as a general, paid no heed to these strong people, positioning them in a ¡®support¡¯ or ¡®reserve¡¯ capacity instead. At the top of the Giant Shark Ship House, Pelu adjusted her camera, finding the right angle, ready to capture everything that happened today. Pelu¡¯s little golden hair danced in the wind, her eyes shining with gold, stomping with excitement: ¡°My inspiration tells me that today¡¯s news here! It will definitely be more exciting than when Little Red Riding Hood of the Blood Blade Pirate Group attacked the former general¡¯s base!¡± ¡°¡­¡± An quietly stayed by Pelu¡¯s side, not saying a word; she had been cooperating with General Bai Ou¡¯s troops for a long time after joining the navy. And now, with the pirate base¡¯s downfall, General Bai Ou¡¯s capture, and Chen Qi¡¯s disappearance, the accumulation of various news had formed a gloomy cloud that could not be dispersed. The only thing that comforted her was that the learning speed of Water Elf No.2 lately was not bad. Under training, Water Elf No.2 had already become proficient in using some heavy firearms and piloting small combat ships. Moreover, she didn¡¯t have much affection for the Tiger Shark¡¯s troops. Aside from this, Diya and the old man of Blue Fire stood to the side, not yet having emerged from the shadow of the Blue Fire Island incident, not wishing to partake in the showdown between legends. Everyone¡¯s here¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s gaze paused in front of Pelu¡¯s camera for a moment, then he lifted his head. Whoosh! Whoosh! Above those heavy clouds, a small point of light appeared, which grew larger and larger under the howling of the wind¡ª A huge gust of wind came howling, Chen Qi¡¯s hair was completely blown back by the wind, forming a slicked back style: ¡°Finally here, huh!¡± Between the dense thunderclouds, people gradually discerned the true appearance of that point of light as an immense momentum surged out from the depths of the clouds, illuminating the skies with successive bolts of thunder. Boom! Boom! A gigantic figure, with the force of thunderous might, plummeted from the sky. Wherever it passed, it left a heavy trail of lightning afterimages! For a moment, everyone present was captivated by the immense figure.¡± Chapter 442: 297: Whose Troops are Those?_2 Chapter 442: Chapter 297: Whose Troops are Those?_2 ¡°` Its massive body towered above, limbs adorned with thick, black scales that constantly shimmered, each flicker accompanied by crackling arcs of pitch-black electricity, coalescing into lightning bolt-like black dragon horns atop its forehead. The Black Thunder Dragon King! The Black Thunder Dragon King, standing thirty meters tall, opened its gaping maw to reveal sharp fangs, then let out a fierce roar: ¡°ROAR!!!!¡± As it bellowed, the very earth and sky seemed to tremble, and nearly a hundred bolts of lightning fell from the clouds, striking the Giant Shark Battleship. Boom! Boom! Boom! In an instant, the gloomy sea became as dazzlingly bright as daytime! It wasn¡¯t until ten seconds later that the lightning ceased, and at that moment, a not so tall man, stepping on the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s spike-studded, slender neck, climbed onto the dragon¡¯s head. The Dragon Tamer in his thirties, with slicked-back blonde hair and golden dragon eyes, showed neither fear nor awe. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Dragon Tamer King, Jay! His calm yet malicious gaze swept around, from the Ghost Ship of Chen Qi in the distance to the Tiger Shark general on the Giant Shark Battleship. Then, he twisted his neck and uttered just one simple word: ¡°Fight!¡± In the skies above, swarms of Flying Thunder Dragons swept across, while the Tiger Shark general pointed his officer¡¯s sword toward the Dragon Tamer King, Jay. With the deafening sound of war drums, the Flying Thunder Dragons charged at the Battleship¡¯s Defense Barrier; cannons aimed at the naval ships nearby showered splinters and debris in all directions, with flames soaring high. The navy was not to be outdone, retaliating swiftly; amidst interlacing fire, the sea was ablaze in moments, with huge columns of water rising and crashing down with force. At the same time, the boats from both sides began boarding actions; the zeal of the Tiger Shark Team, stained with war fervor, wielded swords fearlessly and heedless of pain, roaring as they charged at the pirates, where blood and sweat intermingled, and for a moment, dueling figures filled the sea and blood reddened the waters. Chen Qi raised his hand and commanded: ¡°Start the engines!¡± Rumble rumble! Positioned far from the battlefield, the Ghost Ship accelerated at full power, aiming to circumvent the pirates¡¯ blind spot, and then activate the Space Jump Engine to break through the pirate encirclement and head straight for the backyard. Finally, Chen Qi subconsciously felt a gaze and looked back at Pelu. Big news! The situation was critical! Pelu¡¯s heart pounded as she aimed the camera at the heart of the sea. The Tiger Shark general leaped from the battleship, holding a two-meter-long Whale Hunting Spear, standing atop the ocean, then charged toward the Black Thunder Dragon. The Tiger Shark general laughed: ¡°Jay! It¡¯s been years since we¡¯ve met, and even as a legend, you¡¯re still the same, hiding behind weak prey!! Still not understanding how to use your own strength!!!¡± ¡°Old man!¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay stood atop the dragon¡¯s head, anger flashing in his dragon eyes. On the ocean, waves surged as the two-meter-tall Tiger Shark general, wielding the Whale Hunting Spear, like the dragon hunters from the legends of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, collided with the thirty-meter-tall Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s claws, generating unprecedented thunder and waves. At the same time, cannonballs from both fleets streaked through the sky, aiming at the two legends. Different from a battle between Third Rank ships, in a sea battle where each side has a legend involved, tactics are exceptionally straightforward, focused on ¡®center battle tactics¡¯! A Legendary Transcendent acts like a crystal; once one side¡¯s legend falls, the other has almost no chance to resist. Hence, the fleets¡¯ only objective was to reduce as much support for their respective leaders as possible, whittle down their leaders¡¯ health, and find the opportunity to play their trump cards against the opponent¡¯s legend. Countless eyes, either filled with anticipation or immense fear, were unanimously fixed on the duel between the Tiger Shark general and the Black Thunder Dragon King. Pelu¡¯s heartbeat accelerated as she said tensely: ¡°Today, since the Crack Tide, the second legendary confrontation between the navy and the Black Whale Group¡ªthe outcome of this battle will affect the entire navy¡¯s morale. If we prevail, the navy¡¯s reorganization and the entire sea¡¯s situation will change¡­ Otherwise, if the Giant Shark Battleship sinks, all the navy and adventurers here will become prisoners; no, given the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s cruelty, if the navy loses in this battle, everyone present will become food! Fair game for the dragons¡¯ trampling! Currently, neither the Dragon Tamer King Jay nor the Tiger Shark general have used their ¡®release,¡¯ presenting an evenly matched fight. Therefore, the key to breaking the deadlock may be the Third Rank, the navy¡¯s recently famous supernova!!¡± As she spoke, Pelu turned her head excitedly, glancing toward An beside her. As a reporter, she could feel that An had not yet used his ¡®release,¡¯ and he was harboring some secrets. It¡¯s your turn, An! An closed his eyes, standing there like a robot, and coldly said: ¡°According to the Hunter Association¡¯s orders, my objective is not to support the main battlefield but to steer a small boat alone and launch a surprise attack on the Dragon Flower Islands¡¯ backyard, to prevent the Dragon Tamer King from retreating there should he be defeated.¡± A strike at the rear¡­ Pelu blinked her sparkling eyes: ¡°` ¡°Miss An, do you have any information on the Dragon Flower Islands¡¯ back garden?¡± ¡°No.¡± Pelu pondered for a moment: ¡°According to my information, the Dragon Tamer King has arranged a considerable number of troops and traps at the rear to prevent adventurers from seizing his treasure by opportunity, and moreover, you haven¡¯t been provided with any support or information.¡± ¡°An expedition team of ten, along with a mechanic without a mecha, and an old Lamp Phase who has been psychologically traumatized by the Black Hunter, just letting you guys break into the headquarters, isn¡¯t this sending you to your death? Do you really think you can do it?¡± Ah? An and Diya, along with the old Blue Fire, were dumbfounded. This reporter actually voiced their innermost thoughts in front of the Tiger Shark navy. Pelu sarcastically commented, causing the Tiger Shark navy below her to all reveal their bloodshot eyes. ¡°Cough cough.¡± Pelu quickly changed the subject, briefly adjusting the direction of the camera: ¡°By the way, is that fast-moving vessel the flagship you have prepared for the ambush on the back garden?¡± ¡°???¡± An, Diya, and the old Blue Fire, following the direction Pelu indicated, looked into the distance. There, a ship loaded with fresh flowers was accelerating, and from its course, it seemed like a vessel frightened by the sight of the battlefield, attempting to escape the area. Whose troops were those? Why did it seem like the size of this single ship was somehow familiar¡­ To disguise the Ghost Ship, the Flower Witch had made extensive modifications to Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship, making it look more like a passenger ship. An, Diya, and the old Blue Fire looked at the Ghost Ship. Pelu closed her eyes and said: ¡°Why do I feel that the space around us is trembling slightly?¡± Space fluctuation? At that moment, the old Blue Fire suddenly realized, his tired gaze instantly turning to one of anger and shock, and with all his might, he roared: ¡°It¡¯s the Black Hunter¡¯s Ghost Ship! Use the hull to block it!!!!¡± Black Hunter! For a moment, An and Diya, the two victims, along with the other sailors, stared blankly at the Ghost Ship in the distance, their eyes betraying unspeakable emotions. The Black Hunter actually dared to come before them. However, though they had been late to notice, fortunately, in the path of the Black Hunter, there remained a salvage ship from the Bonfire Energy Company. Under the old Blue Fire¡¯s frantic cries, the salvage ship adjusted its direction, picking up speed, and positioned its hull in front of the Ghost Ship! If they could just block the vessel of the Black Hunter, this was all worth it! ¡°What do we do, Captain?¡± Bree, who was operating the Ghost Ship, urgently asked. Dark lightning surged from the ship! The Space Jump activation required a straight-lined acceleration, and at their current speed, they were no longer able to change direction! To intercept us¡­ Chen Qi said with a heavy tone: ¡°The sea is spacious, just crash into it!¡± Crash directly? Bree panicked, but in this crucial moment, his mind could not afford to think, and he accelerated further! Forward! Boom! The Ghost Ship activated an incomplete Defense Barrier, charging directly at the vessel ahead. At that moment, Bree and Fen, the Water Elf, silently closed their eyes. The salvage ship was not slow, its hull already positioned above the Ghost Ship. However, right as the salvage ship was about to proceed, a ferocious pitch-black dragon head burst forth from the sea, forcibly breaking through the salvage ship¡¯s Defense Barrier, shoving it backward, then swiftly diving back into the ocean. Boom¡ª¡ª In the next instant, with a thunderous crash, the Ghost Ship shattered the salvage ship and entered the Space Rift. Chapter 443: 298 All Members Pursue! Chapter 443: Chapter 298 All Members Pursue! Mysterious ships that suddenly disappeared on the sea drew the attention of numerous navy forces, their gazes shifting away from the two legends at the center of the battlefield. The Nearshore Dominator¡­ felt a surge of surprise and swallowed hard. Maybe it was just an illusion, but she always felt that the Black Ship Sea Dragon they had just seen reminded her of the ¡®Nearshore Dominator¡¯ she had beaten up heavily before it fled into the Deep Sea. Ever since that Black Ship Sea Dragon had been brutally beaten by her, its traces within the nearshore waters had completely vanished. Pelu keenly sensed a hint of confusion in those azure eyes of An: ¡°What happened?¡± An murmured quietly, ¡°The black dragon shadow that just appeared, it looks a lot like that Sea Dragon from the nearshore¡­¡± That Sea Dragon from the nearshore? Could it be that this Black Ship Sea Dragon is a pet of the Black Hunter¡­ Pelu made a bold guess. The Black Ship Sea Dragons were extremely fierce Sea Dragons, rare and immensely proud, never submitting to humans. Even Dragon Tamers, with their profession¡¯s powerful ¡®Dragon Contract Power,¡¯ found it difficult to tame such brutal and proud Sea Dragons! Could the Black Hunter be a Beast Tamer? I smell a big scoop! Too bad, the footage isn¡¯t spectacular enough¡­ Pelu hurriedly adjusted her camera, capturing the aftermath left by the Ghost Ship on the sea. At this moment, a Third Rank Commander from the Tiger Shark Force, who stood behind Pelu, disdainfully remarked, ¡°That Black Hunter, this rat! He dares show up in front of our Tiger Shark Force! Does he think he lives too long?¡± However, before he could continue his grand speech, he felt two hostile gazes upon him. You¡¯re also fit to taunt the Black Hunter? Diya, biting the nail of his thumb, muttered, ¡°The Black Hunter coming here, he must have his reasons, but he dares show up before me¡­¡± Diya had not forgotten the humiliation of that day, but since his new Mecha was still en route for delivery, he could only swallow his resentment. Meanwhile, Old Blue Fire gnashed his teeth, analyzing, ¡°You absolutely mustn¡¯t underestimate the Black Hunter! The navy of the Tiger Shark, you can¡¯t withstand his touch. The key now is, what is the Black Hunter¡¯s purpose? Wanting to ambush our navy ship, or something else?¡± An¡¯s expression remained cold; she trusted her own strength and had the thought of beating the Black Hunter, but now was the time for ¡®carrying out the mission,¡¯ not for impulsiveness. Steam rose from Diya¡¯s mechanical body, cogs making a clattering noise: ¡°Old Blue Fire, you¡¯re right, the Black Hunter is strong. The moment you face him, you must be ready to engage in a deadly fight and prepare to ¡®release!''¡± Diya and Old Blue Fire seemed to have known the Black Hunter for a long time, having clashed with him hundreds of times, continuously narrating to the navy the Black Hunter¡¯s various terrifying aspects and how they could defeat him with skillful manipulation. How is it that these three feel so deeply about the Black Hunter? Pelu tilted her head in confusion, then redirected her camera lens back to the center of the battlefield. Almost forgot the big news! Besides these three, there was another heavyweight figure on this battlefield, deeply captivated by the appearance of the Black Hunter. ¡°The Black Hunter, after such a long search, he actually shows up before me.¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, licked his lips, voice swelling with excitement, battle-lust emanating from him. In Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s plans, the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch were essential pieces. Boom! The next moment, the Tiger Shark seized a flaw, its thick five fingers gripping tight, concentrating Qi Power, then thrust the spear violently. Qi Power Transformation. Tiger Shark Wave! Behind him, a giant Tiger Shark formed from bright red Qi Power, its gaping maw opening wide, striking out together with the Whale Hunting Spear, accompanied by a sky-reaching roar. Its tremendous brute force punctured the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s dark Thunder Scales and plunged into its flesh, causing hot Dragon Blood to spurt out! ¡°` This strike was aimed straight for the Dragon Heart! ¡°Jay, if you¡¯re fighting with me, you¡¯d better not be thinking about anyone else!¡± ¡°I, the Tiger Shark Commander, am not someone you can afford to be distracted against!¡± The Tiger Shark Commander¡¯s muscles were as hard and defined as boulders, with blood vessels as red as steel cables entwining his form. Dragon Tamer King Jay stood atop the dragon¡¯s head, his gaze heavy as he looked down and called out loudly, sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Black Gloves, lead the Flying Dragon Units two through eleven, including the Thunder Shadow Dragon Unit, to the back garden to hunt down Black Hunter¡¯s ships!¡± If he had not seen wrong just now, Black Hunter¡¯s target was very likely his own back garden. And within his back garden, there was an important relic that must not be approached by the Flower Witch. Behind Dragon Tamer King Jay, Black Gloves, whose hands were wrapped in bandages, asked in alarm, ¡°My lord, Flying Dragon Units two through eleven, that¡¯s a total of ten Flying Dragon Units! And for just one Hunter, is it really necessary to dispatch half the force?¡± It was known that the total number of Flying Dragon Units was only twenty. To withdraw half of the forces from the current battlefield for a mere Black Hunter was akin to cutting off one¡¯s own right hand! Dragon Tamer King Jay did not answer, instead he lifted his head and looked down upon everyone present, as well as the Tiger Shark Commander below his feet, then subtly smiled, ¡°These people, I alone am enough!¡± Lord, have you lost your mind¡­ Black Gloves gritted his teeth, but in the end, he gripped the reins tightly and rode on the Thunder Shadow Dragon. In front of all the navy forces, he led a hundred Flying Dragon pirates, flying deep into the Dragon Flower Islands. In an instant, the dark clouds were filled with scores of flying dragons, forming a long spear with the sound of wind rising. Seeing this, the Tiger Shark Commander also silently raised his hand and roared, ¡°The third, fourth, and fifth special teams initially assigned to assist me, and the back garden action team organized by the Hired Hunters and the Bonfire Energy Company, you too chase after Black Hunter, and kill this bunch of weak pirates!¡± ¡°Understood!!¡± A frenzied shout came from the Giant Shark Battleship. We¡­ An shook his head, twirled his Magic Wand in hand, and leaped down to board the special operation boat. I really don¡¯t want to go¡­ Diya also boarded the boat, although his mind had already devised many ways to defeat Black Hunter, he had no desire for actual combat now. As a Noble Hunter with a failed mission, the order from the Tiger Shark Commander was not easy to defy. Wow! Pelu was utterly astonished; both the Tiger Shark Commander and Dragon Tamer King Jay had dispatched their important forces simultaneously! Damn, the fight between the Tiger Shark Commander and Dragon Tamer King, and the pursuit of Black Hunter, were both huge news! Pelu was torn for a moment, unsure of which side to head to. In the end, she made her choice, forcefully grabbed the gloomy Blue Fire old man, ¡°Blue Fire, I can feel it, there¡¯s big news with Black Hunter, I¡¯m counting on you for the filming here!¡± After saying that, she took her camera, mounted her beloved large white dove, and flew towards the direction of the Ghost Ship¡¯s bow. A little respect from a third-rank reporter, please¡­ Blue Fire was dazed for a moment, staring blankly at the camera, then muttered to himself, ¡°Does this job¡­ pay?¡± Then, he squatted down, and with a mechanical arm bought on loan, he began filming. Boom! Amid the rumbling of ships and the flap of dragon wings, the clash between the Tiger Shark Commander and the Black Thunder Dragon King began anew, stirring up a storm of shocking waves! ¡°` SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 444: 299: Within the Flower Bud, Advancing to Legend! Chapter 444: Chapter 299: Within the Flower Bud, Advancing to Legend! Deep in the Dragon Flower Archipelago. The blaze of the day gradually weakened, turning the sky a shade of orange-red, which gradually transitioned to the deep sea, dying the vast ocean before their eyes red. Accompanied by the roar of a rift, the Ghost Ship burst forth from the space portal, reappearing above the ocean. The deck of the Ghost Ship creaked and groaned, and a multitude of cracks appeared under the feet of the three. Chen Qi shielded his eyes from the sunlight, busily lifting his head to look at the ocean before him, and the spectacular Nameless Flower Island under the sunlight: ¡°The dusk is falling; night is almost upon us.¡± Boom! Bree hurriedly operated the ¡®button¡¯ to stop the ship. However, the Ghost Ship¡¯s momentum was too great, and it still crashed onto the shores of Nameless Island, sending a small red crab that was sunbathing flying. Fortunately, the barrier of the Ghost Ship was strong enough, and the ship could restart its Space Engine once more. This was too thrilling¡­ Bree¡¯s hair was disheveled, and his hands shook uncontrollably. He had spent his childhood in school, often in the logistics area as a Mechanic, and had now embarked upon such a terrifying mission. What sort of ship had he boarded! Fen looked at the island before her, her mood heavy, and she asked: ¡°Qi, what was that shadow of the black dragon just now?¡± ¡°I tamed a Sea Dragon near the shore with a Contract Card¡­¡± Chen Qi replied quietly. On the way to Moonstone City, his most important task was to subdue the Nearshore Dominator with a Dragon Contract Card and strengthen it with a Cup of Dragon Blood. Unexpectedly, due to a very high affinity, his contract was signed in just one hour. Once the contract was made, he, as the master, could send clear instructions remotely with just a thought. Chen Qi curled his finger and controlled the Nearshore Dominator to surge towards this ocean. The Nearshore Dominator¡¯s swift movement in the ocean was his trump card for survival. ¡°¡­¡± Taming a Sea Dragon? Fen blinked, having grown accustomed to the secrets Chen Qi carried. She then lightly leaped down from the ship. Chen Qi also moored the ship in a relatively concealed location and used Melanie¡¯s Hidden Card to cloak it. The three of them landed on Nameless Island and, according to the plan, made their way toward the depths of Moon Flower Island. Their footsteps lightly tread on fallen leaves, and soon, they once again reached the center of the island, where under the dim twilight, the large statue of the Ice Witch appeared before them once more. Looking at the Moon Island Flower in the hands of the Ice Witch¡­ Fen took a deep breath and said with a somber expression: ¡°Teacher, thank you¡­¡± She then opened her backpack card and took out a special little vial. Inside the vial, the potion was like a sea of flowers, with blossoms and butterflies dancing out of it. Just missing the last legendary ingredient, the Sage¡¯s Medicine required for ascension was nearly complete! S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen focused on the Moon Island Flower in the hands of the Ice Witch: ¡°Qi, this is where my teacher once lived. After defeating the stone golems underground and picking the Moon Island Flower, I can complete the ascension of the Flower Witch right here, but that might take some time. Please, take over for me.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Qi crossed his arms and nodded: ¡°But try to be as quick as possible. If the Dragon Tamer King and General Tiger Shark finish their battle, we¡¯ll have trouble.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Fen nodded lightly, then leaped into the statue¡¯s hands and uprooted the Moon Island Flower. Boom! Boom! The roots of the Moon Island Flower were connected to the entire island! In an instant, with thunderous booms, stone statues made of rare medicinal soil erupted from the ground, stepping with heavy strides from all directions toward Chen Qi. Their number was so great, it was like a Mecha battalion. Each advancement caused the island to tremble. Fen¡¯s hair danced in the wind. She then used her delicate hands to pull the Moon Island Flower up once more. Then, as if in a dance, she twirled lightly, and from her hands flew countless drops of medicine like petals. Flower Shower Poison Petals! The tiny drops of medicine fell upon the numerous stone statues, melting them as if a branding iron had been dropped on ice. These large stone golems, made of soil and vegetation, were instantly liquefied, one after another collapsing. Fen had spent these days crafting a potion specifically to dissolve soil golems. Then, Chen Qi and Bree took action, and after a fierce battle, all the soil golems on the island were annihilated. Once all the golems had fallen, Fen forcefully uprooted the Moon Island Flower, roots and all, then crushed it in her hands, turning it into powder which she gently sprinkled into the unfinished Sage¡¯s Medicine. As the Moon Island Flower melted into the liquid, the potion instantly turned deep blue, and the butterflies within the bottle started to sparkle like a night sky full of vast stars, releasing an unimaginable spiritual power from the bottleneck. The scalding Sage¡¯s Medicine seemed to contain countless spiritual power delicacies, attracting all the spiritual creatures on the island. Chen Qi, who stood by the side, couldn¡¯t help but swallow, as his body became hot and parched with thirst. Sage¡¯s Medicine, production complete! ¡°Thank you, Qi!¡± Fen turned her head slightly, lifting the petals on her face upwards to reveal eyes filled with tears and streaked with blood. After her promotion to the Flower Witch, she would no longer be a weak Pharmacist but a true ¡®Legend¡¯¡ªthe Flower Witch! She had broken her teacher¡¯s vow, trusting only in herself, but without Chen Qi, she would never have been able to make the Sage¡¯s Medicine at this time. Fen placed her hand over her heart, nodding at Chen Qi, then gently tilted her head back, drawing half of the Sage¡¯s Medicine into herself. The azure potion flowed with her lips, over her vivid red tongue, slowly pouring into her throat, spreading throughout her body. Then, with a light flick, she took out the ¡®Flower Witch¡¯ Occupation Card from her backpack card. As the pivotal promotion task was completed, the Witch Profession Card gradually melted, turning into a seed that fell upon the soil. In the soil, the seed quickly took root and sprouted, drawing power from the entire island before growing vines studded with bright red thorns. The crimson vines, like thin snakes, crawled towards her limbs, cutting fresh wounds. Finally, a huge bud burst forth at Fen¡¯s feet, enveloping her entirely within. Inside the flower bud, Fen was like a bud herself, and her garments gradually shed, turning into falling petals. Blood fell, transformed into flowers! A constant stream of Flower Power coalesced within the bud, blooming. Fen put aside her teacher¡¯s fears and worries, and Qi¡¯s, closing her eyes and greedily absorbing the power from the island, from the Sage¡¯s Medicine, from the Flower Witch! Her blood turned into flowers, her inspiration transcended, and her spiritual power origin stepped towards an unprecedented realm. Promotion began! ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi watched the flower bud before him, witnessing the Flower Witch¡¯s promotion ceremony for the first time. ¡°Legend¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured. His own rise had been too quick, his foundation weak. He had not yet fully integrated his power, and the distance to becoming a legend was still great. ¡°Now, all that¡¯s left is to wait for Fen to complete her promotion¡­¡± Chen Qi thought silently. However, before leaving, the look in the Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s eyes wasn¡¯t friendly. He employed the Fire Casting Skill, igniting a bonfire within the large flower bud to prevent Shadow Demons from stopping the Flower Witch¡¯s promotion. ¡°The Dragon Tamer King wants to capture the Flower Witch, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi then turned his head, looking through the forest and up at the sky. The Flying Dragons were calling. ¡°It¡¯s time to let those pursuers know our strength!¡± Bree stretched his muscles. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Bree.¡± Chen Qi said, clutching the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking blade, heading towards the beach of the island, looking up. There, from the depths of the clouds, rumbled a low and prolonged dragon chant, and amidst a multitude of howling sounds, countless Flying Dragons fell from the dark clouds. Above the clouds, the Flying Dragon Pirates bared their fangs, looking down at the two on the island with a ravenous gaze. Bree counted. ¡°One, ten, a hundred, wait a minute, are you kidding me, this is the pursuing force¡­¡± Bree lifted his gaze, and within his sight alone, there were as many as a hundred Flying Dragons. Beyond that, there were several dozen Third Rank Beast Tamers, and ninety Elite Flying Dragon Pirates. This was no mere pursuit; it was a large force from the fleet of the Pirate General! What a joke, to capture them, the Pirate General had mobilized half of his manpower, deploying a large force! A full hundred Flying Dragons, more than ten Third Rank Transcendents, and various specialized weapons for dealing with High Rank Transcendents! ¡°We¡¯re surrounded, really surrounded¡­¡± Bree frantically took out the ¡®Eye of Long Voyage,¡¯ trying to contact the Ice Demon Pirate Group, but the Eye of Long Voyage was unresponsive. Bree shakily raised his head, looking towards the savage eyes of nearly a hundred beasts in the sky. The flapping of the Flying Dragons¡¯ wings echoed like the Reaper¡¯s reverberation, resonating in the high skies! Rarely had Bree¡¯s fighting spirit turned into pure fear, and he took a step back. And there were only two of them, which meant that each of them would have to face a full fifty Flying Dragons, fifty Elite Flying Dragon Pirates! Chapter 445: 300: Beat Ninety-Nine! Chapter 445: Chapter 300: Beat Ninety-Nine! The sea breeze quivered. In the distance, Flying Dragons gathered en masse, resembling a massive black thundercloud. Lightning flashed and thunder roared, continual famished roars of beasts sounded, and even though one could understand what a congregation of Flying Thunder Dragons looked like from books, facing an entire Flying Dragon Unit in person still made one¡¯s heart race uncontrollably and blood surge with force. A tiny red crab scuttled across the tip of his boot, hurriedly fleeing toward the interior of the island. Now, there was no ground left to retreat to, but how many could I take on? Bree stepped back once more, another step, and then another¡­ Until a hand was placed on his shoulder, and a figure walked in front of him. ¡°¡­¡± Bree¡¯s eyes widened as he blankly stared at the figure before him, or rather, the silhouette of the monster before him. Creak, creak, accompanied by the crunching of flesh, one tentacle after another burst from Chen Qi¡¯s back, turning into twisted, elongated things. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve had a good fight,¡± Chen Qi said, spitting out a breath tinged with blood, as the Ember Touch on his back ignited with dark flames. High in the sky, atop a dark Thunder Shadow Dragon, a figure wearing black gloves lowered his head and softly said, S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Black Hunter!¡± He and the pirates, with the eyes of Hunters, looked down from their high perch, gazing upon the Hunters on the shore. His body clad in a tight-fitting hunter¡¯s clothes, with a tool belt at his waist holding firearms and deadly poison potions¡ªthis was the very common Black Hunter garb of the Witch Sea. However, behind him, dark tentacles protruded continuously, just like the monsters described in the white dove newspapers. Black Hunter! The man in black gloves never thought that one day, he would be hunting the Black Hunter. He simply could not connect the monster before him with the Hunter who had doused him with Ghost Fire Oil that day. Regardless, today, there was only one path for his opponent. Even if these two could take on fifty each, in the end, they were no match for their Flying Dragon Unit. The vast numbers of Flying Dragons and pirates, even if they came one after another, could trample over the two before them. The multitude of Flying Dragons sensed the delightful scent of Spiritual Power emanating from Chen Qi, one after another, their fangs bared, dripping with crimson saliva. But at this moment, neither side made a move, silently awaiting the right moment. The wind howled, the Day Lantern flame burning high in the sky gradually diminished, becoming a mere speck, before finally, in the moment when it flickered out, the entire sea was plunged into darkness. ¡°You can trample him, you can torment him, but do not kill him!¡± the man in the black gloves snapped his fingers and ordered. Boom! Two Flying Dragon pirates flailed their reins, controlling two Flying Thunder Dragons to descend from the sky like Thunderous Fall. ¡°Bree, you back me up from behind,¡± Chen Qi said as he walked to the edge of the coast, his hand gripping the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking sword. ¡°Understood!¡± Bree, suddenly feeling an unexplained sense of security, picked up a heavy shotgun and aimed it at the two Flying Thunder Dragons before him. The two pirates, controlling the Flying Thunder Dragons, opened their gaping mouths as lightning burst forth, biting toward Chen Qi¡¯s head. And at the same time, Chen Qi also drew his sword in a swift motion, aiming at the two Flying Thunder Dragons. ¡°Hooked! Tomorrow¡¯s news will feature our headline!¡± the pirate atop the Flying Thunder Dragon laughed wildly. But just then, from the darkness behind Chen Qi, two pitch-black, fierce dragon heads emerged. The Thunder Shadow Dragon was very small, only five meters in length, with its body covered in slender hair, but it was faster and possessed the ability to slip into darkness, making it a terrifying Killer Dragon in the shadows. For a moment, Chen Qi was surrounded by four Flying Dragons on all sides. Bang! Ember Hand. Blossom! Chen Qi took a deep breath as the four tentacles behind him suddenly became four Dark Fire Hands, which then immediately grabbed the slender necks of the Thunder Shadow Dragons, forcing them down from the sky to the ground. Slash! With a surge of heart-pounding force, his long sword ignited with deep blue flames, swift as a phantom, with the rolling fire resembling thousands of blades slicing through. Swish! The sword edge cut through with a wave of blue fire, hitting all four Flying Dragons, and under the burn of the Deep Sea Fire, the hard Dragon Scales on the Flying Dragons melted away as easily as tofu. Astride their mount on the Flying Dragons, the four pirates looked down, staring dumbfounded at Chen Qi and the continuous burning of deep blue fire on their bodies. Bang! With a roaring sound, the bodies of the four Flying Thunder Dragons were severed in half, with their scalding Dragon Blood falling into the sea, tinting the waves in front of them red. ¡°How is it possible, he actually sensed the Thunder Shadow Dragon¡¯s sneak attack¡­¡± the man in the black gloves tightened his grip on the reins, as the Thunder Shadow Dragons of their Flying Dragon Unit were a special assassination squad that, in the darkness, could be said to be utterly silent. Thank goodness for being prepared in advance against the Shadow Diving of the Thunder Dragons¡­ Chen Qi flexed his muscles a bit, then took out the Day Lantern, lit it, and tossed it into the drifting sea, providing light and a buff enhancement. For an ordinary Third Rank Transcendent, there were three especially difficult issues to deal with when facing a Flying Dragon: first, the Dragon Scales, as the bodies of the Flying Dragons were large and tough-skinned. But with Chen Qi¡¯s upgraded Meat Cutting Bone Breaking sword, it could be deemed a Legendary weapon; the bodies of the ordinary Flying Dragons were nothing more than larger chunks of tofu under its blade. And whether it was the Flying Dragons¡¯ speed or the Shadow Diving of the Thunder Dragons, both were easily broken through. Paired with Dynamic Vision and Deep Sea Perception, Chen Qi¡¯s perceptive ability was extremely strong atop this ocean, and a sneak attack would only succeed if the attacker completely concealed their own Spiritual Power. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi exhaled, feeling his body gradually heating up. The real fight was only beginning. Chapter 446: 300: One Against Ninety-Nine!_2 Chapter 446: Chapter 300: One Against Ninety-Nine!_2 ¡°Interesting, so this is the Black Hunter!¡± The man in the black gloves realized this and lifted his hand, not holding back anymore, ¡°Everyone, attack!¡± Boom! In an instant, the sky seemed to rain down a hundred bolts of thunder, a dense swarm of Flying Thunder Dragons pressing down. Come on! Fight! Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and leaped fiercely onto the sea. His speed was so fast that he even left afterimages behind. And the Flying Dragons relentlessly pursued him. A hundred Flying Dragons, a hundred Flying Dragon pirates¡ªall with bloodshot eyes and sharp fangs focused only on him. Boom! A bolt of thunderous lightning struck, and a Flying Thunder Dragon opened its gaping maw, trying to bite his head. Bounce Back! Standing in the radiance of the Day Lantern, Chen Qi continually executed Chopping strikes! Chop! Chop! Chop! Blades, lightning, and fangs interwove, turning the azure sea scarlet with boiling dragon blood in just one minute, emitting a vivid red steam. Clang! Chen Qi counterattacked with a Horizontal Slash, severing the head of another Flying Thunder Dragon. However, even with his Fourteen Dark Fire Hands and Deep Sea Affinity, he still struggled to fend off the attacks coming from all directions! Not to mention, there were ten Third Rank knights riding Thunder Dragons, unleashing lightning from a distance! A dense barrage of fire converged on him at the same time. Bright red lightning wounds appeared on his skin, bones broke, paralysis set in, and bullets dug into his calf. The number of attacks was too overwhelming; a Thunder Shadow Dragon burst out of the darkness, seizing the opportunity and sinking its fangs into Chen Qi¡¯s sword-wielding right arm, blood spurting out. The fangs of the Thunder Shadow Dragon, capable of crushing steel, suddenly exerted force! Teeth plunged into flesh, bones shattered, blood surged! His blood spilled into the sea. The pirate riding the Thunder Shadow Dragon couldn¡¯t help but lick his tongue, ¡°That smells good, I wonder what your blood tastes like, I¡¯m so eager to taste it¡­¡± A mere moment of slip-up, and Chen Qi found himself at a significant disadvantage. But Chen Qi showed no fear, his lips instead curving into a slight smirk. Hook, line, and sinker! Fury Blade, activate! Gripping his longsword, it ignited into fierce deep blue flames in an instant, the intense blue fire consolidating into a blade that emitted terrifying Blade Phase Aura. Snap! Under the lashings of tentacles, he violently yanked his bloody right arm free, switching from a one-handed to a two-handed sword grip. Under the catalysis of Blade Phase Power, the searing flames soared instantly and eventually formed a ten-meter-long, raging fire blade. Fury Blade. Dark Fire. Black Wave Slash! Chen Qi braved the dragon horde¡¯s assault, channeling all the Blade Phase Aura from his body in one go! Chop! In the moment of his strike, nearly twenty meters of deep blue Sword Energy blazed forth like a burning black wave, cutting through the sky and pouring down. Swoosh! Fifteen Flying Thunder Dragons and five Thunder Shadow Dragons surrounding him, like fish flopping on a cutting board, bore incisive, burning wounds. Splish-splash-splash! Blood and innards dribbled from the wounds of the Flying Dragons, dripping into the sea. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi breathed heavily and flicked his fingers, casting a Holy Light Skill. His body was covered in wounds; his right arm was fractured. Fortunately, he had taken potions in the past, and coupled with the Holy Light Skill, these injuries were not yet fatal. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And he had not yet unleashed his Shadow of Flame Demon. Crack! The tentacles behind Chen Qi pressed on his fractured arm, forcibly setting it. He then looked toward the distant black-gloved man and the five Third Rank Transcendents behind him. What are these guys afraid of?, Chen Qi pondered secretly. Just now, he had seemingly casually slain several overconfident Third Rank Transcendents. The black-gloved man and the five Third Rank Transcendents looked toward Chen Qi. His Hunter¡¯s Clothes, his blade, were already drenched in fresh blood. Above this dragon blood-tinted sea, he was like a shadowy monster. The man in the black gloves shouted, ¡°Continue the assault! We have a whole ten units of Flying Dragons, and the forces from the entire back garden are continuously supporting us!¡± ¡°Our Flying Dragons are endless, and they are only two!¡± ¡°Attack!¡± ¡°Attack!¡± Accompanied by the deafening sounds of battle, the distance between them and Chen Qi grew to five meters, ten meters, twenty meters¡­ The man wearing black gloves looked down at the Thunder Shadow Dragon beneath him. He had wanted to fight, he had shouted for battle, but why was it that they all retreated instead? The pupils of the man in black gloves couldn¡¯t help but tremble uncontrollably. Why? However, he soon understood an unimaginable truth; it was instinct. Under the Black Hunter¡¯s Chopping Strike, the Flying Thunder Dragon only needed one cut. Not to mention, the Third Ranks here were mostly Beast Tamers, and when it came to physical strength, many of them couldn¡¯t even compare to the Flying Thunder Dragon. Even if wild dogs could kill an elephant, how many wild dogs would dare charge towards one? ¡°Heh¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the ridiculous scene before him and couldn¡¯t help but laugh as he shook the fresh blood from his blade into the sea under the influence of Blade Phase Aura. The thick scent of blood drifted along with the sea breeze. ¡°You bunch of cowards, are you actually afraid of an injured Hunter, are you all useless!? You sorry excuses for fighters, who won¡¯t advance forward, will just let others play with your wives and the Flying Dragons beneath you!¡± The man in black gloves cursed loudly. Sarcasm Fury, a Third Rank Shadow Phase Transcendent¡¯s malicious insult skill, can enrage the friendly units present, affecting their spirits and providing a high rage value. Under the pressure of ¡®Sarcasm,¡¯ fury flashed in the eyes of the Flying Dragon pirates as they launched another attack. However, it was already too late. Chop! Chop! With each slash Chen Qi made, he stirred up a bloodbath, with the Flying Thunder Dragons falling like straw, over and over again. In the shadows, there were the starved Shadow Demons and the Sea Beasts attracted by the Dragon Blood, in the darkness, devouring these hunters from the skies above. Although ¡®Sarcasm¡¯ boosted their courage, the entire Flying Dragon Unit had completely lost their order. Amidst the wails of the Flying Dragons, their numbers dwindled as their roars grew fainter and fainter. It was unknown how much time passed as the roaring eventually fell silent. ¡°Charge! Charge! Charge!¡± ¡°Charge, you useless fools!¡± The man in black gloves, mounted on the Thunder Shadow Dragon, continued to curse loudly until his throat went hoarse. He shouted, only to be surprised that only one person responded to his call. He turned to look at that person. There, a Third Rank Elite Beast Tamer was locked in fierce battle with Bree, who landed a Burst Iron Fist, knocking down the Beast Tamer so that he couldn¡¯t rise again! ¡°Ah! Ahhhhhh!¡± Bree, elated as though he had just won a championship, let out a roar and violently pounded his chest! After an intense five-minute battle, he had finally taken down this strong, cruel, and stubborn opponent! He did it! What¡¯s called skill! What¡¯s called operation! What¡¯s called a Mechanic! Then, Bree looked around and saw that only three people were left nearby. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi, feeling the flow of Sea Beasts beneath his feet, silently looked at the Commander before him. The man in black gloves, a member of the Black Whale Pirate Group who dealt with affairs within the city, had a special release, the curse of language, and now, he had actually joined under the Dragon Tamer King. ¡°Where are they?¡± The man in black gloves looked around in confusion. Where were they? Where was his Flying Dragon Unit, his Flying Dragon Army? In continuous command, the hundred Flying Dragon Knights had been squandered away by him. He was ready to control the Thunder Shadow Dragon and flee from the place, but with a bang, a Dark Fire Hand pressed his neck, pinning him and the dragon together atop the sea. Chen Qi took a deep breath and asked, ¡°What is your purpose?¡± Pirates act according to orders; one would think that their target should be the Flower Witch. Moreover, in this operation, these pirates¡¯ target was completely him! The scale of their mobilization was also massive! Had it not been for his adequate preparation, plus the man in the black gloves¡¯ blind and stupid command, not choosing to wear him down from a distance at the start, he might have been forced to release the Shadow of Flame Demon and Deep Sea Tentacle Ball, maybe even driven to the Deep Sea bottom, abandoning ship and escaping. ¡°Because, the Dragon Tamer King, the Dragon Tamer King wants you¡­¡± The man in black gloves said urgently, sweat streaming down his back. The Dragon Tamer King? He wants me, not my weapons? Chen Qi continued to press for answers. Suddenly, the man in black gloves stopped talking, fell silent, and his whole body became as rigid as a statue. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi silently raised his head. In the dark night, a titanic lightning bolt streaked across the sky as if it were a thunderous meteor. Amidst the sky full of thunderous light, a loud voice resounded through the sky, answering Chen Qi¡¯s question: ¡°Because you are a necessary bargaining chip!¡± ¡°Black Hunter, you are truly a surprise to me!¡± SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 447: 301: Watch Your Back, Someones There! Chapter 447: Chapter 301: Watch Your Back, Someone¡¯s There! Boom! Boom! Boom!! The heavy thunder roared like the drumbeats of the Sea God, and the shrieking sea wind screamed like the wail of a goddess! Chen Qi and Bree struggled to steady themselves on the vast sea, looking up at the bright ¡®shooting star¡¯ in the sky. A mass of lightning burst forth around the shooting star, triggering one blinding bolt after another. The radiance of the dazzling shooting star in the sky even surpassed the eerie crimson glow of the laughing moon! Within the thunderclouds, the dazzling shooting star grew larger and larger, its intense white light forcing the two to close their eyes. Swoosh¡ª Accompanied by a deafening roar, a stunning dragon figure descended upon the sea. Thunder Arrival! The moment it landed, a tremendous bolt of lightning surged from its toes! Its range was so vast, covering almost the entire visible sea area, leaving no place to escape. ¡°Black Thunder Dragon King¡­¡± Chen Qi endured the pain of the lightning. The peripheral damage caused by Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s Thunder Arrival was far more fierce than he had imagined. Countless tiny currents, like dense centipedes, invaded every pore of his body, piercing through his skin and flesh. Even though his body had some paralysis resistance, in this overwhelming barrage of lightning, it still became slightly paralyzed. Chen Qi struggled to place his hand on his utility belt and took out the pre-prepared ¡®Thunder Resistance¡¯ potion; with a crunch, he bit through the glass tube, drinking it down, shards and all, to gradually ease the feeling of numbness. Afterward, he struggled to lift his head and look towards the massive figure in the sky. Strong dragon legs, a chest pierced by hundreds of Whale Hunting Spears, and those massive wings that blotted out the sky. However, the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s gaze was not on him but rather gazing at the distant horizon, as if admiring the beauty of nature, treating the beings at his feet as insignificant ants. And in the thirty-meter-high air, atop the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s head, the Dragon Tamer King swept his blood-stained blond hair back and looked around once more. The remains of Flying Dragons, the crimson sea. A total defeat¡­ The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, lowered his head and said mockingly: ¡°You killed my dragons. How will you compensate?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was silent for a moment, his eyes regaining their sparkle, as he stepped back. As night fell, his ¡®Night Monster¡¯ talent took effect, Although he had prepared himself to face the Dragon Tamer King, the sense of oppression from the superior still momentarily dazed and panicked him. Calm down, calm down¡­ Chen Qi emphasized in his mind, briefly analyzing the situation, then he exhaled a long breath filled with life force. Firstly, there was no sign of the King of Tiger Shark nearby, but in the distance, he could see a large white dove and the naval forces behind it. They were boldly recording everything occurring above the sea with their cameras from afar. If the King of Tiger Shark had been defeated, those reporters and the navy wouldn¡¯t still be observing from a distance. Could it be that the Dragon Tamer King had come here to capture him, even at the cost of severe injuries? And the massive Whale Hunting Spear lodged in Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s chest, along with the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s fractured arm and his blood-covered body, all proved this point. To capture me, at the risk of injury? Chen Qi looked up, puzzled, and chuckled: ¡°May I ask, why the urgency? Are you perhaps afraid of the Tiger Shark General?¡± Afraid of him? The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, clapped his hands lightly and laughed: ¡°Little Hunter, don¡¯t harbor pointless fantasies. The Tiger Shark General can¡¯t save you, and it will take him a very long time to get here.¡± The moment he finished speaking, the Black Thunder Dragon King beneath the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s feet roared fiercely, bursting forth a tremendous aura that stirred the waves. Boom! Suddenly, Chen Qi felt an unprecedented fear, as if a gigantic claw was pressing down on his head, continuously pushing his head down! Dragon¡¯s Might! Dragon¡¯s Might, a unique Heart Image Skill, can invoke fear and deterrence in all beings within its range, striking opponents on a spiritual level. Once the opponent¡¯s spirit is destabilized, it can even trigger a special ¡®Absolute Command¡¯ effect. Then, the Dragon Tamer King crossed his arms and said from his elevated position: ¡°Take the knife in your hand, cut off your own right arm, and then bow three times under the loved feet of my dragon! I will then waive your punishment! I¡¯m only giving you ten seconds!¡± Chen Qi gasped heavily, his left hand slowly moving towards the knife on his own right arm. The Dragon Tamer King watched his left hand with interest. Bang! Then, Chen Qi suddenly pulled out a gun with his right arm, quickly drew it, and fired a Spiral Bullet at the Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s left arm. ¡°!!¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! The next moment, the Dragon Tamer King stretched out his left hand, pinched the Spiral Bullet in mid-air with his thumb and index finger, the force of his grip forcefully stopping the bullet¡¯s spiral. ¡°Troublesome¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured silently to himself, reloading his magazine while reanalyzing the situation. The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s right arm was injured, he primarily relied on vision for high-speed movements, he could use blood to blind¡­ As the Dragon Tamer King, Jay watched this scene, stretched out his right hand, and made a playful gesture: ¡°To withstand the Dragon¡¯s Might, you have strong Spirit Resistance, Black Hunter. I have to admit, you are much stronger than I was at Third Rank.¡± ¡°If you hadn¡¯t killed so many of my dragons, perhaps I could have offered you a choice to join my forces without punishment.¡± Chapter 448: 301 Watch Your Back, Someone is Behind You!_2 Chapter 448: Chapter 301 Watch Your Back, Someone is Behind You!_2 ¡°` ¡°But unfortunately, you¡¯ve killed too many of my dragons. There can be no punishment¡­ it¡¯s impossible.¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay smiled playfully; his punishments were notorious in the Witch Sea. They were not simply physical torture, but also the ultimate insult and destruction of spirit! He once threw a robust Blade Seer into a prison cell with five naked brutes for a month, allowing every inch of the seer¡¯s body to experience the flavor of the inmates. In the end, he even invited the seer¡¯s wife to witness her husband¡¯s disgrace. It was these atrocities that led to his lack of associates. The Dragon Tamer King Jay took a deep breath and stopped concealing his overbearing presence: ¡°My patience is exhausted, Black Hunter. Kneel and surrender, or I¡¯ll act myself!¡± ¡°Five!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi stayed silent for a moment, gently stepping on the sea. Deep Sea Perception. His senses told him that the Nearshore Dominator was surging beneath the sea¡¯s surface, a mere five hundred meters from his position. Moreover, dragon blood was a powerful attractant to sea beasts, and with the addition of his bait, the seemingly calm sea already teemed with countless creatures. However, despite their number, these sea beasts were no match for the Black Thunder Dragon King. Dragon Tamer King Jay, as one of the Seven Admirals of the Navy, was a renowned BOSS of the Witch Sea, possessing an extremely formidable passive Legendary Skill. The Cup Heart Skill ¡®Dragon and Heart¡¯ was a special ability that linked his heart with that of the Black Thunder Dragon King using a secret technique. It not only significantly increased the Dragon Tamer¡¯s own physical strength but also greatly enhanced their ability to lock in health when near death. Effective damage was difficult to inflict unless both were severely injured simultaneously. But such a powerful skill had a cost: any pain and injuries one suffered were clearly felt by the other. Beast Tamers had weak physicalities, like when he activated the Shadow of Flame Demon, barely managing a few moves against Dragon Tamer King Jay. But due to this passive skill, the physical strength of Dragon Tamer King Jay far exceeded that of ordinary legendary Beast Tamers¡ªeven directly taking a Blade Release head-on was unlikely to cause significant injury. The odds of victory were minuscule. However, fortunately, although he could not defeat him, his opponent also couldn¡¯t capture him. This sea, stained with dragon blood, was the perfect escape route he had prepared. All he had to do was plunge into the open sea and, with the aid of the Nearshore Dominator and the cover of the sea beasts, flee. The most troubling issue was Bree. If Bree were caught by the Dragon Tamer King, the consequences would be unthinkable given his small stature. Besides that, there was Fen. If the Dragon Tamer King shifted his target to the ascending Fen, all their efforts would be wasted. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that point, the only option might be to capture Miracle Journalist Pelu in the distance. They could see if they could stop the Dragon Tamer King with Pelu, who possessed Second Rank abilities. Chen Qi took a long breath, tucked away his complex thoughts, and focused entirely on the forthcoming attack from Dragon Tamer King Jay. Dragon Tamer King Jay spoke again: ¡°Three, two¡­¡± Chen Qi inhaled deeply, his hands gripping his blade, ready to use a block technique to utilize the force of the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s attack to fall into the ocean. This very sea beneath my feet is my escape route! ¡°One!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay said finally. Goodbye! Dragon Tamer King, may we meet again if fate allows! Chen Qi¡¯s adrenaline surged, eagerly anticipating the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s assault. However, a slight sea breeze blew past¡­ Above the sea, there was no sound at all. Both parties remained motionless as the journalists and the Navy in the distance stood in stunned silence. ¡°????¡± Chen Qi suddenly felt an intense chill as though something indescribable lurked behind him. There¡¯s something behind me! A warm little hand extended from behind him, tracing his neck before lightly pressing against his mouth. Yet despite its warmth, the frigid touch seemed to envelop him. Have I fallen for a trick? Is it a Space Technique from the Void, a Spiritual Technique from the Ice Phase, or a Curse Technique from the Shadow Phase? Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened as he urgently pondered. Many magic techniques could attack him silently, but such attacks should not be within Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s capabilities! Without letting him continue his thoughts, the small hand yanked back his head and then lightly sliced open the skin of his neck. Drip, drop! Drip, drop! Chen Qi felt his sensations intensify but was unable to move; in the next instant, the five fingers plunged deeply into the wound on his neck. Crack, blood spurted out! However, to his surprise, the next second was unexpected. This throat strike did not bring any pain, instead a pleasurable sensation, an indescribable sense of joy. An inexplicable vitality was pouring into his body, healing the lightning and blade wounds, bit by bit. Gasping for air, Chen Qi struggled to lift his head. On the Black Thunder Dragon King, Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s eyes were vacant, zombie-like. His right arm, as buds of bright red blossoms began to emerge from the wound, wilted away. As the flowers proliferated, his robust arm withered, wrinkling with age, turning into a shriveled tree. Life-force transfer, a specialty skill only Legends could grasp¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes wandered difficultly towards the small head that had rested on his shoulder for some time already. Fen, under the gentle caress of the sea breeze on his shoulder, turned her head, her orange-red hair scattering petals into the sea, her lips curling into a faint smile: ¡°` Chapter 449: 301 Watch Your Back, Someone is Behind You!_3 Chapter 449: Chapter 301 Watch Your Back, Someone is Behind You!_3 ¡°Qi, what happened? That shocked look on your face, are you missing me?¡± The legendary Life Affinity¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened as memories flooded his mind. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll stop teasing you¡­¡± Fen withdrew her five fingers from Chen Qi¡¯s neck, and blood dripped down. The moment Fen¡¯s fingers left, Chen Qi¡¯s body regained its mobility. No, to be precise, he felt an unprecedented power! It was a very special kind of power, not Spiritual Power, but something closer to the force of Life Origin! Chen Qi took deep breaths of air, looking at Fen in that moment. Now, Fen¡¯s floral visage had faded from her face, her hair a red maple leaf hue, adorned in a Witch¡¯s flowery long dress with bright red blood blossoms at her collarbones and neck. At the same time, the bloom in her orange eyes, which also signified her spiritual power origin, had entered a completely new realm. Legend¡­ Chen Qi marveled once again. What shocked him even more was that Fen had just used the legendary Magic Technique ¡®Life Injection.¡¯ Normally, someone who had just ascended to legend status couldn¡¯t compete with a true transcendent, and some Legendary profession card holders, in their initial stages, could potentially be defeated by a Third Rank Transcendent. A Legendary profession required countless resources and extensive practice to truly master the power of a legend. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Like the Flower Witch¡¯s profession card. Apart from the usual breakthrough of sprint power origin and physical limits, and the knowledge of the Flower Witch, the Flower Witch profession card was primarily divided into two parts: first, the Flower Witch¡¯s long dress, which was equipment that came with the Legendary profession card. Though it seemed delicately made of blossoms, it possessed strong physical and spiritual resistance. Second, Life Affinity and Natural Affinity, these two passive skills, allowed the Flower Witch to master the power of Life Origin. She could absorb the life energy of plants for her own use, and could also inject life energy into plants, promoting their growth beyond the norm and even creating plants that had never existed. Third, the Flower Witch¡¯s innate skill ¡®Drug to Flower,¡¯ allowed her to transform all her Potions into flowers to use as weapons. Chen Qi carefully sensed Fen¡¯s enormous Spirit Power Field. The Flower Witch¡¯s Spirit Power Field was now exceptionally strong, far surpassing a newly advanced Legend, likely having used the twin Magic Technique to ¡®Life Drain,¡¯ drawing on the energy of numerous medicinal plants on the island. Just now, it was through ¡®Life Injection¡¯ that Fen had infused him with life energy to heal his injuries. And she was capable of this because she had learned many Magic Techniques of the Flower Witch from a young age. Chen Qi was somewhat incredulous. Although the current Fen was still young and far from touching the full power of the Flower Witch profession, no matter what, he now had a legendary force as an ally! Fen moved Chen Qi gently backwards with her right hand, shielding him behind her. In that moment, Fen¡¯s eyes finally displayed the confidence of the protagonist of Witch Sea! ¡°You, ignoring me, right in front of my face¡­¡± Suddenly, a roar erupted, interrupting Chen Qi and Fen¡¯s thoughts. The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s fury spread, he broke free from his state of paralysis and, with his sturdy left hand, he forcefully ripped the flowered flesh from his right arm, exposing the ghastly white bone in the process. And the navy, in the distance, was also in an uproar. ¡°Oh my God!¡± ¡°Big, big, big, big news!¡± Pelu and the navy sailors¡¯ eyes widened in sheer astonishment, they never expected to encounter one of the supernovas, the Flower Witch, in this place. ¡°Interesting, so many surprises today, one after another¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s dragon eyes flared with anger, and dragon scales burst from his flesh! An immense draconic might pressed down! However, faced with the overwhelming draconic might, there was no fear in Fen¡¯s orange eyes, but a glint of murderous intent instead, and she proclaimed with a loud voice: ¡°Qi, let¡¯s kill him!!¡± SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 450: 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter Chapter 450: Chapter 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter The sea breeze constantly blew across, a team composed of adventurers, navy members, and hunters bustled about on a silver-gray steamboat. Utilizing a new power engine provided by the Bonfire Energy Company, they had arrived early. However, for safety, they all dared only to stand at a distance, using the binoculars to watch the distant battle. The sudden appearance of the Flower Witch ignited the enthusiasm of the group. A navy member with a sunken nose softly said, ¡°It really seems a fight is about to begin. Is this really a battle we can watch?¡± A bloodthirsty navy rattled the dice in his hand, ¡°To witness a legendary battle between the Flower Witch and the Dragon Tamer King, even if it means death, it¡¯s worth it, isn¡¯t it? Is there anyone willing to bet? I bet that Dragon Tamer King, Jay, will take down Flower Witch Fen and Black Hunter within three minutes! Ten thousand shell coins!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll bet one million shell coins! Within one minute! If I lose this round, I¡¯ll directly go to the store in Moonstone City to serve the ladies of rank. Anyone want to join?¡± A rather handsome young man with curly hair smiled slightly and generously pulled out a hundred gold coins. The navy members then started a round of high-stakes betting, while the navy admiral who organized the betting turned his gaze toward Diya and An. Both were third-rank masters and talented geniuses who might be able to grasp the final direction of this battle. Diya quickly pulled out a coin worth five million ancient snake coins: ¡°Five million! The Black Hunter won¡¯t lose!¡± Having been defeated by Black Hunter, Diya believed that the stronger Black Hunter was before he could defeat him again, the stronger he was. An shook his head and sighed, ¡°I lack understanding of the power of the Dragon Tamer King. Perhaps, among the two, one might escape the pursuit of the Dragon Tamer King.¡± The navy members looked confused; this was not a jungle but a vast sea, and the Flying Dragons above clearly saw everything. Escaping from the Dragon Tamer King was incredibly difficult. Pelu raised her head, quite confidently singing the opposite tune: ¡°I bet a hundred thousand shell coins, both will come out unscathed!¡± The navy members were startled, knowing that even when facing Tiger Shark Admiral¡¯s Blade Release ¡°Hundred Whales Long Wave Spear¡± attack, the net of the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s Black Thunder Dragon had never fallen. Even though the Flower Witch was fourth-rank, ultimately, she was just someone who had recently ascended to Legend. Thinking she could escape from Dragon Tamer King Jay was overly naive. ¡°???¡± Soon, everyone lost interest in arguing further and were drawn by the distant rumbling of thunder. Zzzzz! ¡°I¡¯m going to capture both of you together! Imprison you two in a dark, narrow room to experience endless terror!¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay, changing his previous combat style, his right hand covered in dragon scales, conjured a Thunder Spear. Having undergone the taboo surgeries of ¡°Dragon Scale Blood¡± and ¡°Golden Dragon Pupil¡± and trained in the powerful Dragon¡¯s Breath Breathing Technique, even as a fragile Beast Tamer, he possessed a body as tough as steel rods and iron bones with incredibly strong close combat skills. His speed, enhanced by ¡°Dragon Scale Blood,¡± had become terrifyingly capable of dodging effectively in an instant. Then, he leapt down from the head of the Black Thunder Dragon King, and with a thrust of the Thunder Spear, he charged straight toward Chen Qi! First cripple the Black Hunter! Clang! So fast¡­ Chen Qi concentrated his Qi Power in his blade, bravely withstanding the strike of the Thunder Spear, the scorching electricity piercing, and hot scars appearing on his skin. Defeat Dragon Tamer King Jay? He struggled while considering his tactics. To defeat Dragon Tamer King Jay, one must aim for his heart! And cause equally effective damage to the heart of the Black Thunder Dragon King! Soon, Chen Qi¡¯s strength was barely supporting him, the Dark Fire Hand behind him surged forward, burning with Dark Fire, converging into ten eerie and terrifying arms, rushing toward Dragon Tamer King Jay. Just then, reinvigorated by the Life Energy infused by Fen, Chen Qi¡¯s body filled with Spiritual Power, this ten-handed strike, like a high-speed, eerie train colliding, fiercely smashed into Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s face, driving him back five meters! ¡°Interesting! These flowers, really interesting!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay spat out the blood from the corner of his mouth, his right arm completely withered, and his left foot began sprouting flowers, continually draining his power. His Spiritual Power, his life were continuously being reduced. This was the result of ¡°Flowers Blossom in Blood¡± released by Fen in conjunction with the Witch Relics. In this state, flowers would continuously sprout from the wounds, and these flowers would absorb life energy at an unimaginable rate. After Fen¡¯s ascension and release, she could spread Spiritual Power through tiny petals, even more covertly and imperceptibly. In a moment of thought, the flowers on Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s left foot suddenly grew, the skin drying up like the bark of an old tree, the outline of the bones painfully visible. ¡°Within the Domain, extremely faint spreading of Spiritual Power¡­¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay began channeling his own Qi Power, then formed an absolute barrier of Qi Power on the surface of his skin. However, Fen wouldn¡¯t give him the chance. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the moment he began his Magic Technique, Fen, holding her Magic Wand, charged towards him! Once close, Fen fiercely executed the Vine Technique, and the buds on her Magic Wand grew and expanded, turning into robust, powerful vines that wrapped around the entire body of the Dragon Tamer King. SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 451: 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter_2 Chapter 451: Chapter 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter_2 At that moment, the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s intact left arm was tightly bound by the vines, rendering him immobile. The Dragon Tamer King Jay, whose body was deteriorating after being devoured by flowers, presented the perfect opportunity for his end! The next instant, the flowers scattered from Fen¡¯s body in the air as she prepared to strike! Boom! However, to her surprise, she saw the Dragon Tamer King Jay using his withered bony left arm to conjure a Thunder Spear crackling with electricity, then suddenly shoveled it upwards, striking Fen into the air! Why could a skeleton arm that was being devoured still deliver such a powerful attack? Fen was stunned in the air. ¡°Throwing an egg against a rock! You¡¯re courting death!¡± ¡°Black Thunder Dragon King, slay her for me!¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay spread his arms wide. Boom! The Black Thunder Dragon King raised his right hand, gathering endless thunderbolts. His massive dragon claw became as hot as molten lava, sizzling with the sound of ten thousand thunders gathering in his hand before he ferociously smacked it towards Fen in the air. Boom! Torrential thunderbolts exploded above the sea surface! Fortunately, at the last critical moment, the Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi reached out to Fen in the air, tightly grasping her, and then suddenly smashed her into the seawater, barely escaping that deadly strike. ¡°!!!¡± Fen shakily lifted her head, a flower of terror blooming above it. Chen Qi used his twelve hands to embrace Fen in front of his chest, reminding her: ¡°Don¡¯t get too close to the Dragon Tamer King. In terms of sheer strength, the Dragon Tamer King is above us.¡± Just now, if she had been hit by the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s strike, even with the protection of the Witch Long Skirt, it would have been tough for Fen to withstand it. ¡°Okay¡­¡± Fen blushed, nodded her head, and then thrashed a little in Chen Qi¡¯s arms. The battle was urgent, and without saying much more, Chen Qi directly threw Fen back onto the water surface. Although at this moment Fen was wearing a red dress adorned with blood-red flowers, and her skin was also covered with dark red blood flowers. Though she appeared tainted from the outside, the battle was still careless and lacking experience! Flames of dark fire began to burn on Chen Qi¡¯s body. In the recent fight, the Black Thunder Dragon King had not launched an attack; its chest heaving continuously, with a hundred Whale Hunting Spears still lodged in its chest! The Tiger Shark general bestowed upon the Black Thunder Dragon King a Blade Release! Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s right arm had recovered; he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and muttered: ¡°Still dare to come?¡± Chen Qi coldly explained: ¡°Dragon Tamer King Jay possesses the forbidden technique ¡®Dragon and Heart¡¯; even though one of his arms had lost flesh, he can still draw power through this secret technique, using his heart to extract strength from the heart and blood of the dragon. However, the heart of the Black Thunder Dragon King is wounded, meaning if we can inflict severe damage to his heart, we can gravely injure both of them.¡± After finishing, Chen Qi then threw a Deep Sea Tentacle Ball from his belt into the ocean. ¡°¡­¡± Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The pupils of Dragon Tamer King Jay rapidly contracted; this was a life-saving skill he had obtained from a Grade-A rift, and his opponent actually knew the counter to it. Immediately afterward, Chen Qi held a knife in his left hand, his face beginning to burn with blazing flames: ¡°Fen, you hold off the Black Thunder Dragon King, I¡¯ll hunt his heart.¡± In an instant, Chen Qi charged out like a ravenous wild dog. Shadow of Flame Demon. Activate! The Dragon Tamer King Jay was first stunned, then showed an expression of shock! These two dared to charge at him instead of running! ¡°Seeking death!¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay thundered furiously, the golden dragon scales hidden under his skin fully emerged, piercing through his clothes. This was an exceedingly high-rank flesh surgery, appearing as dazzling as Golden Battle Armor. Yet, Chen Qi ignored the opponent¡¯s defense; his entire body was engulfed in massive flames, his eyes full of raging fire. The twelve appendages from his back became immensely thick, his whole body becoming grotesque and ominously brutal, like a flame demon from the dark abyss. His aura in that instant, even briefly outweighed the dragon¡¯s majesty of the Dragon Tamer King Jay. Chen Qi ignited the blue flames of Meat Bone Short, and slashed down with his knife. Clang! The Dragon Tamer King blocked with his right arm, simultaneously unleashing thunderbolts that pierced Chen Qi¡¯s entire body. However, under the Shadow of Flame Demon condition, Chen Qi felt no pain. All that was in his mind was a simple thought: to obliterate the Dragon Tamer King before him. Boom! The twelve brutal Dark Fire Hands behind him instantly ignited and then continuously pounded hundreds of punches. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s hands were quicker, more responsive, stronger, and even more skilled, but he had only two hands. Each time he blocked a strike or punch and prepared to counterattack, another frenzied Dark Fire Hand would relentlessly follow. A barrage of relentless attacks! Coupled with the Blood and Flesh Cutting special effect of ¡®Flowers Blossom in Blood¡¯ and Life Steal, the Dragon Tamer King could distinctly feel his robust body growing increasingly frail. In that moment, it felt as if a person, wielding only a rusty broken knife, was facing a frenzied giant dragon. Crunch! He couldn¡¯t afford a prolonged battle! The Dragon Tamer King Jay let out a fierce roar, gathering all his Spiritual Power to unleash the Qi Power Transformation. Fierce Dragon¡¯s Fury! Bang! However, in that instant, Chen Qi suddenly calmed down, his wild demeanor ceasing as he switched to a defensive stance and prepared to block with his knife. The fiery eyes that once burned with the flame of a demon swiftly turned cold with blue flames. Blade Release. Sacrifice My Flesh! Chapter 452: 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter_3 Chapter 452: Chapter 302: The Mixed Doubles of the Witch and the Hunter_3 Chen Qi wielded his long blade, stoutly withstood the strike from the Dragon Tamer King, and then completely absorbed the force. Break Bones! Slash! This swing of the blade raised a hundred-meter-tall wave, aiming straight for the heart of the Dragon Tamer King Jay! A vivid red wound was carved onto the Heart Protecting Scale of Dragon Tamer King Jay. ¡°!¡± Biting down on his teeth, the Dragon Tamer King let out a scream, clenching his fists. He, a Legend, was actually being suppressed by a raging Third Rank! Injured by a Third Rank! He turned his head to look and, before he realized it, Sea Beasts above the ocean, attracted by the Dragon Blood, had bitten onto the big thigh of the Black Thunder Dragon King. At the same time, one thick deep blue tentacle after another emerged from the Deep Sea, entwining the limbs of the Black Thunder Dragon King. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Simultaneously, Flower Witch Fen kept unleashing Vine Technique, attacking the Black Thunder Dragon King. The two of you, one playing with tentacles, the other with vines! Having quite the fun, aren¡¯t you! An indescribable killing intent flashed through the eyes of Dragon Tamer King Jay. Being suppressed by a Third Rank Transcendent, thrown into such an embarrassing state, had plunged the proud Dragon Tamer King into unprecedented rage. ¡°Black Thunder Dragon King!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay no longer restrained himself. Normally, a Legend facing a Third Rank would never yield their release. In an instant, tiny sparks of lightning flashed through the air. The release that a Legend could unleash was limited; if the release failed to inflict effective damage, it meant a significant disadvantage. This was also why the Tiger Shark general did not continue to pursue after unleashing his release. Considering using a release on the witch and Black Hunter¡­ Dragon Tamer King Jay tried hard to suppress his rage with reason. However, as the Black Thunder Dragon King let out a pained howl, reason completely vanished! Rage transformed into immeasurable Blade Phase Power! Let you witness what a true release is! ¡°Go!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay withdrew, leaping back onto the head of the Black Thunder Dragon King. Then the Black Thunder Dragon King, with its huge wings spread wide, paid the price of injury to forcefully break through the restraints of the tentacles and vines. It then turned to rush towards the thick dark clouds in the sky; as it surged toward the heavens, all the lightning within a kilometer of the clouds raced toward the Black Thunder Dragon King itself. First Stage. Thunder Drawing! Countless bolts of lightning struck the body of the Black Thunder Dragon King, forming a blinding orb of light. Dragon Tamer King Jay stretched out his arms, eagerly absorbing countless bolts of thunder! For a moment, the massive orb of lightning shone in the night like a dazzling sun. Everyone in the surrounding sea of the Dragon Flower Islands raised their heads, gazing at the brilliant thunder in the sky. ¡°Ah?¡± Bree, exhausted, was stupefied, only able to watch the battle from the island alongside a small red crab. Can¡¯t stop it¡­ Fen watched the copious thunder in the sky in a daze, continuously retreating. In the distance, the navy personnel put down their binoculars, completely bewildered. Why? Everyone was completely bewildered. ¡°It¡¯s been three minutes already¡­¡± ¡°Blade Release, the Dragon Tamer King has been forced to unleash his release!¡± ¡°What kind of joke is this! A Legend being forced to release by a Third Rank!¡± As the lightning grew ever more blinding, Diya suddenly snapped to his senses, bellowing: ¡°Run! This area falls within the attack range of the Dragon Tamer¡¯s release!¡± A Legend¡¯s release could affect their very position! All the people of the Dragon Flower Islands fell into a panic. ¡°Release¡­¡± Fen bit her lip, getting ready to cast a Defense spell. ¡°Go!¡± However, Chen Qi didn¡¯t give her time to react, directly entangling her firmly with slimy tentacles and pulling her into the depths of the sea. Chapter 453: 303 Deep Sea Fear Chapter 453: Chapter 303 Deep Sea Fear Glug! Glug! In the blood-strewn deep sea, Fen was instantly pulled under the surface, and in a flash, countless bright red eyes popped up from the dark seawater. Seawater kept pouring into her nose and mouth, her hair messily floating in the water. Breathe! Fen¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted, and she hurriedly grabbed the eerie arm in front of her chest, trying to use brute force to break free from this horrifying restraint: ¡°Life¡­¡± Bang! The next moment, a Dark Fire Hand emerged from her neck and firmly clasped Fen¡¯s mouth. ¡°Quiet!¡± Chen Qi abruptly contracted the Dark Fire Hand behind him, constricting Fen and pulling her deeper into the sea. Fen¡¯s eyes widened as she slowly grasped the situation and stopped struggling. In the sea, Chen Qi slowly lifted his head, gazing through the water up at the sky. Even in this blood-red seabed, amidst the relentless surging waves, one could still see the dazzling light at the horizon. The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s Blade Heart Release, simultaneously unleashing the power of the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s heart and gathering the Power of Natural Thunder from the sky, finally endowing the power of Blade Phase and Heart Phase, explosively bursting forth. Chen Qi had thought that the Dragon Tamer King would continue their prolonged battle or sacrifice his own power to let the recuperating Black Thunder Dragon King enter the fight. But as it seemed now, perhaps out of anger or fear of the navy, he was unwilling to wait any longer. Next, he planned to use this release to directly take down Chen Qi and Fen. Such a heaven-splitting technique was extremely powerful but had one obvious flaw, which was its very noticeable charge-up! Normally, there was a standard countermeasure, which was to hide behind a highly defensive object, like an indestructible meteorite in the sky, and withstand the attack through the powerful defense. Alternatively, Fen could also withstand the strike by overdrawing her life with the Life Technique, but the risk involved was far too great. Currently, Chen Qi and Fen had no powerful defense object. However, the ocean itself served as a natural barrier, of course, provided that their location was deep enough. Of course, the deep sea was forbidden territory in the Witch Sea where, according to legends, the lightless depths were filled with indescribably terrifying creatures. ¡°We continue to dive!¡± Chen Qi used the Dark Fire Hand to pull Fen in front of him and preemptively poured a prepared breathing potion into her mouth. At the same time, it seemed as if a golden dragon pupil appeared before him, constantly staring at him. A fiery imprint of a dragon pupil silently emerged on his chest! A dazzling prompt popped up. [You have been marked by the Golden Dragon Pupil; you are the designated prey, and during the marking period, all your movements are monitored¡­] In an instant, Chen Qi felt as if he could see the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s golden dragon pupil, that hunting pupil, despite the boundless seawater. ¡°Troublesome¡­¡± Chen Qi lowered his head, against immense pressure, pulling Fen and continuing to swim toward the deeper seabed. In the sky, the Dragon Tamer King stood atop the dragon¡¯s head, holding a Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye the size of an apple, quietly waiting for the Blade Release to complete. The Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye could mark enemies in sight, and once the marking was complete, as long as spiritual power was continuously injected, the enemy could be tracked perpetually. This was a Divine Artifact he acquired in Moonstone City during his time as a Third Rank Bounty Hunter. At that moment, a member of the Black Hand with fearful attire struggled to ride a Flying Dragon, arriving beside the Dragon Tamer King. Even though Jay had intentionally cleared a path, just approaching Jay caused many startling scars to appear on the skin of the Black Hand. The Black Hand gathered his courage and said: ¡°Lord Jay, summon the Thunderstorm Dragon; take it slow, we¡¯ll eventually catch them. Moreover, we still need to protect the Dragon Flower Islands!¡± The release was powerful, but the consumption was immense! Dragon Tamer King Jay had previously battled the Tiger Shark General. The heart of the Black Thunder Dragon King had also taken a strike from the Tiger Shark General¡¯s Blade Release and had been hit by countless bullets. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just now, he had been hit by the Flower Witch¡¯s release. If he used this move again now, it would mean that today, the Dragon Tamer King would not be able to defeat the Tiger Shark General. Once the Tiger Shark General was overrun, the vast Dragon Flower Islands would be taken over by the navy, and countless medicinal herbs would fall into their hands. Since the meeting at Black Whale Island, the six naval generals of the Black Whale Group had never suffered a strategic defeat. Dragon Tamer King Jay lowered his icy gaze toward a distant naval boat: ¡°Do you think we have plenty of time? There are reporters from the White Dove Newspaper watching us from afar.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the defeat at Dragon Flower Islands; once I capture the Flower Witch, I will use the Black Hunter as a bargaining chip, commanding the Flower Witch to use the Life Technique to heal me.¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay reached out, quietly sensing the immense thunder power before him: ¡°The real difficulty now lies in capturing them without killing them, which is proving more challenging than I expected.¡± The power of the Black Hunter and Flower Witch was much stronger than he had anticipated; capturing them without risk was no longer feasible. Roar! Roar! The sound of thunder gradually weakened, and the entire body of the Black Thunder Dragon King was covered with numerous thunderbolts, slowly spreading its wings, the massive body targeting the region below. He slowly walked to the top of the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s head, and the golden orb in his hand also slowly rolled, aiming at the seabed. Chapter 454: 303 Deep Sea Fear_2 Chapter 454: Chapter 303 Deep Sea Fear_2 Blade Heart Release. Heavenly Falling Thousand Thunders, activate! Boom! Accompanied by a low roar in his heart, the Black Thunder Dragon King spread its vast wings, plummeting from the sky like a meteor from beyond the heavens! As it accelerated, the Black Thunder Dragon King released the tremendous force of Ten Thousand Thunder from its body. Crack! Crack! Under the assault of the thunder and lightning, the trees on the entire island were severed in half in an instant. Bree prayed while, along with the red crab with steadfast vitality and a pile of small creatures, she ran behind the statue of the Ice Witch. She unfolded a shield to withstand this strike with sheer force. In that instant, she didn¡¯t even have time to pray. In a mere moment, the Nameless Island, once adorned with flowers and trees, was transformed into scorched earth. Boom! From the distance¡¯s periphery, Diya pulled out a folding giant shield from her backpack card, unfolded it, and attempted to block the blast. However, under the tremendous impact, the shield shattered instantly, and the entire steamboat broke apart. The heaps of paper money and shell currency on the gaming tables were burnt to ash in an instant. Had it not been on the edge, the boat might have faced widespread death and injury. Only Pelu, braving the massive thunder, kept her camera firmly focused on the distant battlefield without blinking. Rumble! The huge body of the Black Thunder Dragon King plunged into the ocean, causing towering waves to rush towards Chen Qi and the Black Hunter on the sea floor! As it entered the sea, the weaker sea beasts around it trembled unimaginably under the attack of lightning and thunder. Its power reached a depth of five hundred meters at the bottom of the sea in an instant! ¡°This kid, daring to dive one thousand five hundred meters into the sea, has he gone mad in his desperation to stay alive?¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay gripped the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye in his hand. Below five thousand meters in the ocean lay the limit for ordinary humans, where even legends struggled to survive. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But in reality, simply entering two thousand meters beneath the sea was tremendously dangerous. Within the depths, the sea turned pitch-black, wrapping around his body and spirit like countless bandages, tightening incessantly. Both Spiritual Power Detection and movement were severely limited. Within the sea water, his normally neat and shiny golden pompadour became disheveled. Even Jay, in the state of Blade Heart Release, found it strenuous. ¡°Choosing to dive into the sea to dodge my release, a bold move!¡± Dragon Tamer King grasped the Dragon Scales atop the head of the Black Thunder Dragon. Fortunately, he had taken precautions and had marked the Black Hunter! He opened his right hand sharply, and as the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye¡¯s pupil rotated, it targeted the space below. Just five hundred meters to go! Dragon Tamer King didn¡¯t hesitate, he spurred the Black Thunder Dragon King to unleash its last power of release and plunged toward the two-thousand-meter depth of the sea floor! Boom! Boom! Sizzling thunder burst forth at the seabed, crushing the sea beasts emerging from the deep! And as he delved deeper, the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye began to vibrate more intensely! ¡°Found you, Black Hunter!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay controlled the Black Thunder Dragon King, unleashing its last power of release, and struck into the dark sea! Boom! Though his aim was to capture the ¡®Black Hunter¡¯ alive, Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s move was without mercy! The colossal thunder cleaved through the sea floor. However, contrary to his expectations, in front of him was not the Black Hunter, but a dragon, a completely pitch-black Sea Dragon. Under the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s attack, this Sea Dragon, covered in dark scales, glared at him and the Black Thunder Dragon King with its brutal eyes in the pitch-black sea. In that instant, even as a Dragon King Species, the Black Thunder Dragon King felt fear. Had the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye malfunctioned? Jay pondered. However, before he could collect his thoughts, a round little object drifted behind him, its tiny fist clenched, delivering a slap to his face. At the same time, during the moment Dragon Tamer King was pondering, Fen hesitated no longer, and with her Magic Wand in hand, she thrust violently toward his back. ¡°Flower!¡± Fen, full of fear, roared uncontrollably at the sea floor, channeling a ¡®Life Dispersion¡¯ secret technique from her back toward Dragon Tamer King Jay. ¡°Die!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay quickly reacted, turned his head, and firmly grasped the opposing Magic Wand with his hand. Then the Black Thunder Dragon King opened its massive jaws and let out a fierce roar. The last wave of Heavenly Falling Thunder! Even through the seawater, the might of Heavenly Thunder Fall was still formidable, its terrifying bolts of lightning, like ten thousand thunder knives, pierced Fen. Had it not been for the Dragon Tamer King holding back, coupled with Fen¡¯s special secret technique, she might have slipped into unconsciousness the moment she was struck. ¡°One!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s pupils shrank as he roared inwardly. After expending a considerable amount of Spiritual Power and invoking the release state, he had finally taken down the Flower Witch! However, the next second, tendrils entwined his left arm and were stuffed into his mouth. A shadow emerged from the Black Ship Sea Dragon¡¯s mouth and, seizing the moment, approached Jay. A sniper rifle was aimed at him. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Accompanied by the muffled underwater sound of gunfire, seven Spiral Bullets hit Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s heart with unerring accuracy. The thudding muffled sounds hammered at the heart of the ¡®Dragon Tamer King¡¯ Jay, his body trembling continuously, bright red Dragon Scales finally cracked, flesh quickly caved in, revealing white bones and the crimson heart that had been hidden along his spine. In that instant, Dragon Tamer King Jay was seized with panic, wanting to let out a scream, but found his mouth firmly sealed by the Dark Fire. However, to defeat his opponent, this attack was not sufficient, far from enough! Chen Qi, at the ocean depths, struggled to perform the Hound Step, then hooked his opponent closer using Dark Fire. Slash! Chen Qi did not hesitate, furiously slashing at the withered arm and thigh, and in an instant, a hand and a leg of Dragon Tamer King Jay were severed. The arm holding the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye floated in the water, leaking blood. Dragon Tamer King¡¯s eyes widened as he tried to defend himself but was forced to first expend Spiritual Power to repair the sensation of withering in his body. His limbs were bound, his Spiritual Power Perception severely weakened by the seawater, and inside his body, a dreadful pain of life ebbing away kept transmitting. In this moment, he was like a helpless child, only able to struggle, struggle¡­ The next moment, a Dark Fire Hand swept before his eyes, and what it held was the backpack card concealed beneath his bloody scales. He tried to reach out to resist, but only felt a suffocating sensation. Strangle! Chen Qi firmly entangled Dragon Tamer King Jay while collecting his hand, foot, Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye, and the backpack card. ¡°Welcome to the Deep Sea¡­¡± Chen Qi said softly while binding Dragon Tamer King Jay. Fen gulped for air, struggling to watch the scene before him. They had done it, inflicting massive damage on the Dragon Tamer King. But down in the ocean depths, both he and Chen Qi were gradually running out of oxygen. Fen¡¯s face began to turn a shade of purple, breathing difficulty, and the surrounding darkness was unbearable. ¡°Save, save me!¡± The body of Dragon Tamer King Jay was now heavily tinged with purple, he stretched out his hand, calling to the sky with difficulty. Boom! The next second, the Black Dragon Dragon King beneath his feet suddenly opened its mouth, swallowing Dragon Tamer King Jay, like a rabbit scared by the Hunter, darting towards the ocean¡¯s surface. We¡¯re not fast enough, our speed swimming up isn¡¯t sufficient¡­ Fen¡¯s eyes widened, her vision going dark, her body clearly in a state of drowning, relying purely on instinct, struggling, desperately seeking a savior, grasping for life-saving straws. Bang! The next second, Chen Qi grabbed Fen¡¯s right arm and swam upwards from the ocean depths. In that moment, Fen slowly closed her eyes. Whew! Ten seconds later, with the help of the Water Elf and the Nearshore Dominator, Chen Qi surfaced from the ocean depths, returning to the open sea. Whew! Completely drenched, he hauled the unconscious Fen out of the water. Fen was thoroughly soaked and had collapsed into unconsciousness. Chen Qi took out a pre-prepared small oxygen bottle and placed it into Fen¡¯s mouth. Then, he looked forward again. They had seriously wounded Dragon Tamer King Jay, but there was still a long way to go to kill him. As long as the Black Thunder Dragon King lived, even with his heart destroyed, Dragon Tamer King Jay stood upon this stretch of ocean. At this moment, a small hole was opened where the heart of the Black Thunder Dragon King lay, steaming Dragon Heart Blood slowly falling from the wound. As Dragon Tamer King Jay kneeled upon the sea, he lifted his head, raised his hands, drinking the Dragon Heart Blood like a dying man. Dragon Heart Blood¡­ Chen Qi watched Jay silently. In that instant, their gazes met once more. But, to his surprise, this time, there were no traces of arrogance or murderous intent in Jay¡¯s dazzling golden Dragon Eyes, only fear, the fear of someone yearning for life. Chapter 455: 304: Great Victory! Chapter 455: Chapter 304: Great Victory! ¡°¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s lips quivered; he seemed to want to say something, but in the end, he remained silent. Atop these silent seas, it seemed the only sound was the two¡¯s exhausted breaths. Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s golden hair was drenched in blood; he had lost a leg and an arm, kneeling with his chest caved in from the Life Dispersion, wrinkled like tree bark, with his beating heart visible beneath his white bones. At this moment, the Dragon Tamer King resembled an emaciated old man, ravaged by famine. And this scene was captured by the camera in the distance. From afar, those who had just suffered from the Blade Release¡¯s edge watched tremblingly, unsure of how to describe the scene before them. ¡°Damn it!¡± The Navy Admiral in charge of the operation broke the silence, spouting colorful language to express his agitation. Diya, however, opened his mouth, seeming to want to say something. The Black Hunter had withstood the legend of the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s Blade Release and remained standing. Upon seeing this, the pretense of playing dead by me, who was beaten by the Black Hunter, didn¡¯t seem too weak, and besides, I had escaped intact, with no major injuries other than a concussion¡­ Diya¡¯s mouth curved up, feeling some inexplicable joy in his heart. ¡°Big news, super big news!¡± Pelu, covered in blood, struggled to stand up from the wrecked ship, straightened her singed golden short hair, then righted the camera emitting scorching flames, focusing on the two distant figures. This priceless footage must not be missed! What material is this camera made of? Its resilience is astonishingly peculiar. Pelu, ignoring the curious looks, said with stars in her eyes: ¡°After releasing the release, Dragon Tamer King actually failed to kill the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch. This is going to be huge news throughout the Witch Sea! And what¡¯s more crucial is that, from the current state of things, Dragon Tamer King has also sustained severe injuries!¡± Injuries! The crowd was shocked anew; upon closer inspection, they realized that Dragon Tamer King had been forced to drink Dragon Blood to treat himself. The Navy Admiral hurriedly retrieved the damaged Eye of Long Voyage, ready to send this bombshell news to the Tiger Shark Admiral who was still recuperating! Following this explosive news, the battered crowd still couldn¡¯t help but walk to the bow of the ship to watch the distant battle unfold. What action would the Dragon Tamer King take in response to the insult from the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch? They anticipated eagerly. On the blood-soaked sea in the distance. ¡°Want it?¡± Chen Qi, holding the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s severed arm in his left hand, asked. ¡°¡­¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay remained silent. Under the nourishment of Dragon Blood, the Dragon Tamer King regained some strength, but it still wasn¡¯t enough to heal his heart or the injuries to his severed arm. Especially an arm and a leg, unless a secret technique was utilized, would be difficult to fully heal. If he could retrieve his severed arm and use a specific potion to nourish it, within two weeks, he could have a complete set of arms and legs again. Dragon Tamer King Jay stared at Chen Qi for a long time before finally nodding lightly. It was over¡­ Chen Qi let out a sigh of relief and tossed the severed arm: ¡°Here.¡± Bang! With a light toss, Chen Qi threw the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s severed arm into the sea. Dragon Tamer King Jay stood up, dragging his ruined body, trying to retrieve his left arm. However, just as he reached out, a round Man-eating Shark suddenly emerged from the seabed, bit off the arm in one gulp, happily wagging its tail before diving back into the depths. In that instant, Dragon Tamer King Jay froze completely. ¡°¡­¡± Another deathly silence ensued. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi took a deep breath. After consecutive battles, Dragon Tamer King¡¯s strength had reached its peak. With significant loss to his body and the threat from the Navy, the two of them had no reason to continue fighting. Dragon Tamer King still had one irreversible technique, Dragon Man fusion, designed to combine him with the Black Thunder Dragon King into a single entity, ultimately merging dragon and man. The Dragon Tamer King in his Dragon Man state was akin to a walking calamity. However, this move was irreversible; once released, he would permanently turn into a monster, never to return to his human form, and his mind would suffer greatly. It was the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s ultimate technique. Moreover, given the current situation of the Dragon Tamer King, if he released the Blade Release again, consuming himself, the inevitable outcome would be capture by the Navy. Besides this, there were certain mental influences, in the Deep Sea they had just been in, that seemed to affect the mind, causing both Fen and the Dragon Tamer King to experience distinct fear. However, Chen Qi, due to his Deep Sea Affinity, did not feel that bone-piercing mental impact. Dragon Tamer King watched the Hunter in front of him, who had taken his arm, thigh, his backpack card, and the Golden Dragon¡¯s Eye! For a legend, this was an enormous shame. But at this moment, he wasn¡¯t filled with anger, but rather spoke weakly: ¡°My backpack card, keep it for now, I¡¯ll be taking it back within a month.¡± After saying this, Dragon Tamer King Jay took a powerful leap to the head of the Black Thunder Dragon King and then looked towards the direction of the Navy. Standing at this height, he couldn¡¯t help but lower his head. He seemed to hear the thunderous war drums of the distant Navy and the wails of his Flying Dragon Unit. In his current state, unless he staked his life, he had no power left to support further combat. SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 456: 304: Great Victory!_2 Chapter 456: Chapter 304: Great Victory!_2 ¡°Farewell, Dragon Flower Islands¡­¡± The Dragon Taming King squatted down and patted the Dragon Horn of the Black Thunder Dragon King. Following that, the Black Thunder Dragon King spread its huge wings and flew back into the sky, heading towards the deeper islands of the Witch Sea. With the sound of its wings beating, the Black Thunder Dragon King disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. He¡¯s gone¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief and gradually regained his composure. If they had continued to fight, the outcome would have inevitably been both sides suffering heavy losses. However, the fact that they had actually managed to repel the Dragon Taming King was far beyond his expectations. The dark flame on Chen Qi¡¯s face dissipated, and the Dark Fire Hand behind him gradually retracted. Then, Chen Qi glanced at the ¡®Dragon Heart Limited Backpack Card¡¯ in his hand, this backpack card. The gains from this trip were greater than he had imagined. However, unlike ordinary backpack cards, it had a larger capacity, came with a stealth effect, and a special password; if someone attempted to force it open, their location would be revealed. Next, as the Shadow of Flame Demon faded, the intense pain within his body returned once again. Fortunately, this time, with Fen¡¯s ¡®Life Injection¡¯ spell, his body didn¡¯t suffer as severe damage as the last time. Having a healer¡¯s care is indeed great¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but muse, as he looked back at the distant navy. We need to accelerate and leave¡­ Chen Qi picked up Fen in his arms and hurried towards the Dragon Flower Islands, searching for Bree¡¯s figure. The navy could arrive at any moment, and they had to immediately start the ¡®Space Jump¡¯ engine to escape this place. The unnamed island was now scorched earth, turned to ashes under the impact of lightning. Contrary to Chen Qi¡¯s expectations, Bree had barely been injured; he had hidden behind the Ice Witch¡¯s statue and successfully withstood the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Blade Release. The statue of the Ice Witch, located in the center of the island, still stood tall amidst the wreckage, albeit with a few more scars. The statue of the Ice Witch remained unyielding. ¡°Thank you, Ice Witch, for your protection! Thank you for your protection!!¡± Bree and a bunch of small animals stood in front of the Ice Witch¡¯s statue, hands clasped in prayer, devoutly praying. At this moment, he seemed to understand why his captain, Palu, revered the Ice Witch so much. What material is this statue made of? Chen Qi gently touched the Ice Witch¡¯s statue. He couldn¡¯t help but admire the durability of the Ice Witch¡¯s statue. If he could dismantle this Ice Witch and use it to build a ship, would it not make for an impressive vessel, or perhaps use it to make a shield¡­ A bold idea popped into Chen Qi¡¯s head. He was, after all, in need of a defensive weapon. In the Witch Sea, there were no shortage of Ice Witch statues. But now, with the situation urgent, there was no time to act. Chen Qi calmly stated, ¡°Bree, the navy could arrive at any moment; we need to leave.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bree replied tensely; he had almost witnessed the entire battle on this island. Afterward, the two of them headed towards the Phantom. The Phantom was docked on the other side of the island, behind a large rock; due to the impact of the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Blade Release, it had sustained considerable damage. But fortunately, they had Mechanic Bree, and they had prepared repair materials in advance. With Bree¡¯s expert operation, they successfully repaired the Phantom and activated its Space Engine. Chen Qi chose a destination, a poor tourist island. Before long, they emerged from a space rift, raised the ¡®Dining Ship¡¯ flag, and masqueraded as a ravaged little dining ship robbed at sea. After this Space Jump, the entire Phantom was tattered, intermittently letting out the groans of the ship. Chen Qi and Bree changed into regular clothes and, with a telescope in hand, scanned their surroundings. This poor place, with only a D-grade ¡°Lumberyard,¡± was now swarming with people. Under the warfare in the Dragon Flower Islands, many Hunters seeking refuge and civilians afraid of war gathered here. After several consecutive uses of the Space Engine, the Phantom was in such bad condition it couldn¡¯t even activate the acceleration engine. Chen Qi and Bree decided to navigate the ship in, planning to evade the search and collect materials to repair the vessel in this place. Besides, they needed to gather some potions, and if that didn¡¯t pan out, they might even have to kidnap a doctor¡­ Chen Qi sat on the upper deck of the ship, resting his chin in his hands, and looked at Fen, who was unconscious on the sofa. Fen¡¯s injuries from this journey were much more severe than he had anticipated. ¡­ ¡­ S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At dawn, the flames of the sun rekindled. Upon an unnamed island, the Tiger Shark Force¡¯s special operation team, the Tiger Shark Third Squad, arrived at the islet where the Ice Witch Statue stood. There were a full two hundred of them, each one fully armed, but at this moment, all of them, as if by agreement, frowned at the sight of the scorched earth before them. They had been searching on their own for a long while but, apart from a small red crab, found no useful clues. In the end, they could only plant the Victory Flag of the Tiger Shark Force on this island. The escape of the Dragon Taming King hadn¡¯t been communicated to his subordinates; as the Legend fled, the Dragon Taming King¡¯s Army collapsed instantly, and the supporting troops quickly fell into utter chaos. The Tiger Shark Leader pursued their victory, annihilating the Black Whale Group¡¯s supporting troops and even successfully hunting down a Black Sea Elephant, taking thousands of captives. This war, which affected the strategic situation, was won by their navy, by their Tiger Shark Force! The entire Dragon Flower Islands would now officially be taken over by the Tiger Shark Force, and this news would be sent back to Moonstone City. When the people of Moonstone City heard this, they would surely rejoice at the bravery of the Tiger Shark Force! ¡°Awesome!¡± ¡°Next time, I¡¯m going to use the skulls of those pirates as piss pots!¡± ¡°Our Tiger Shark Force is unstoppable.¡± The sailors couldn¡¯t help but cheer for this great victory! ¡°Reporter Pelu, please take a photo of us beneath the Victory Flag! And if possible, let our heroic stature grace the front page of tomorrow¡¯s paper!¡± A Navy Admiral from the Mediterranean said with pride. ¡­ Pelu sat on a charred stump, concentrating on her writing, ignoring them. Lilith, your news won¡¯t be as big as mine¡­ a faint smile curled at the corner of Pelu¡¯s mouth. ¡°Take down the Victory Flag!¡± Suddenly, a hearty voice pierced the island. The Tiger Shark Leader roared, his robust figure on this island resembling a towering mountain. ¡°But, Tiger Shark Leader, this time, our Tiger Shark Force has won a great victory¡­¡± The Mediterranean Navy Admiral said with a hint of grievance. ¡°This sort of victory, given to us by others, is not a true victory at all. Only by defeating the Legend head-on can we claim a real victory!¡± The Tiger Shark Leader said angrily, a flicker of rage passing through his eyes. He shook his head, believing that if it weren¡¯t for the Black Hunter, their preparations would have resulted in far greater casualties than expected! What they needed was reflection, whipping, not celebration! ¡­ The sailors of the Tiger Shark Force bowed their heads, silent for a long while. They were resentful in their hearts, but their Tiger Shark Leader was such a man, who, despite the win, still chastised them, leaving them no room for rebuttal. That said, the Tiger Shark Leader, heavy steps and all, walked over to where Pelu and her party were, extending his huge hand, scarred and calloused: ¡°Miss Pelu, hello.¡± ¡°Hello, Tiger Shark Leader! I am busy right now. If you have anything, you can speak with my assistant An or Diya, who¡¯s drinking in the distance!¡± Pelu continued to write, too busy to deal with the Tiger Shark Leader. Are all those from the White Dove Newspaper so impolite¡­ A flash of anger crossed the Tiger Shark Leader¡¯s eyes, but he didn¡¯t chastise her further, instead turning to An beside Pelu. ¡°Hello, the new instructor from Maro Town.¡± ¡°Hello, Tiger Shark Leader.¡± An performed a polite gesture. Then, the Tiger Shark Leader asked curiously: ¡°Miss An, to be honest, apart from Diya and Hai Ge, I don¡¯t know much about the seven supernovas of the Witch Sea.¡± ¡°??¡± An cocked her head, puzzled. Was the Tiger Shark Leader interested in the Black Hunter? The Tiger Shark Leader asked: ¡°I want to know, what do you think about the strength of the Black Hunter, and can our Tiger Shark Force take him down?¡± Chapter 457: 305: Life Injection Technique Chapter 457: Chapter 305: Life Injection Technique ¡°Form a team from us and go fight Black Hunters and witches?¡± The Tiger Shark Force, well known for their volatile and crazy nature, suddenly stopped their drinking and cheering. Even upon hearing the order from their leader, they couldn¡¯t help but take a step back. In fact, if this was before, they would have already sent a pursuit force, but the achievement of repelling the Dragon Tamer King was just too brilliant. You should know, the first headline in Pelu¡¯s newspaper was ¡°The Dragon King¡¯s Defeat!¡± If they really fought the Black Hunters and witches, the witches would probably bind them with vines first, and then the Black Hunters would whip them until they cried out. And they wouldn¡¯t be able to fight back, only getting beaten while praising the witch and hunter¡¯s skills as if they were merely tools in their play. An was silent for a moment, then shook his head, ¡°As of now, unless we are fully prepared, if we just select people from the Tiger Shark Force, we won¡¯t be able to capture them. Moreover, the Flower Witch has advanced to legendary status, she probably now possesses the Life Secret Technique like the legendary witches.¡± ¡°Everybody is unaware of Black Hunter¡¯s vast background, and the Flower Witch is a newly emerged legend¡­¡± The Tiger Shark leader crossed his arms and frowned, even glancing at Pelu from the White Dove Newspaper. In Witch Sea, aside from the Four Great Pirate Groups and the navy and companies, the highly involved and powerful Extraordinary Organization is only the White Dove Newspaper. Could it be, Black Hunter belongs to the White Dove Newspaper? Or rather, to the Black Blood Empire? ¡°This Witch Sea has finally reached the time when legends emerge and monsters appear.¡± sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Tiger Shark leader couldn¡¯t guess the identity of Black Hunter, said loudly. With the worsening Crack Tide, it was only a matter of time before legends appeared. Just that, he hadn¡¯t expected the Flower Witch to advance to legend status even before Hai Ge from the Sea God Pirate Group. Most importantly, the resources for this advancement to legend weren¡¯t a donation from high authorities, but were forcefully taken from the Dragon Tamer King by both the witch and hunter. After a pause of two seconds, Tiger Shark leader took a deep breath and spoke gravely, ¡°Being a legend is one phase, but to truly become a powerful legend, a significant amount of resources is needed. The power of the witch and hunter is not unbeatable. Moreover, according to the footage from White Dove Newspaper, the Flower Witch is seriously injured and won¡¯t recover anytime soon.¡± ¡°If we want to capture Black Hunter and the witch, within a month is the best opportunity, but the key issue now is, with the tight battlefront, I can¡¯t personally investigate. Currently, the bounty hunters from Moonstone City are handling this.¡± ¡°The bounty hunters from Moonstone City¡­¡± An had a bad feeling. Unlike the counterfeit bounty hunters from places like Black Mine City, the bounty hunters from Moonstone City specialize in tracking and possess many hidden assassination skills. Their former leader was a long-retired Edge Hunter. However, the rate of the bounty hunters from Moonstone City is extremely high, not only requiring double the bounty order in shells but also a significant amount of Extraordinary Resources. The Tiger Shark leader said solemnly, ¡°From what I¡¯ve heard, after discussion among the great nobles of Moonstone City, they employed the city¡¯s bounty hunters with a heavy sum. That¡¯s the Witch profession card with mastery of Life Secret Technique. You should know, if someone can control the energy of life plus a skilled doctor, they could perform many perfect taboo surgeries.¡± Nobles hired hunters, for the Witch profession card, to capture the Flower Witch¡­ An blinked, pondering for a moment. The most powerful noble in Moonstone City is the Magic Bullet family, where the admiral belongs. This family really wants the ¡®Flower Witch¡¯s¡¯ profession card. Besides Admiral Bai Ou who married into the ruling family, An had no good feelings toward this family ruling Moonstone City. The Tiger Shark leader smiled, valuing the young genius from Maro Town, ¡°frankly speaking, my old friend told me, if we really capture the Flower Witch, they are willing to offer any one of the Thirteen Nature Forms Legendary profession cards as a reward. An, you¡¯re only one step away from becoming legendary. Take advantage of the Flower Witch¡¯s recovery period to seize this opportunity, if you truly want the power to protect others.¡± According to Tiger Shark leader¡¯s observation, An already had the qualifications to become legendary, what she lacked was just a profession card. In fact, if with An¡¯s current strength, she chose to join a company like Bonfire Energy or Magic Bullet Company, perhaps a patron might gift her a long-sealed Legendary profession card. If An was unwilling, then this bounty mission to chase the witch and Black Hunter was An¡¯s best opportunity. Tiger Shark leader formed a small circle with his thumb and forefinger, ¡°Hunting the Black Hunter, although it¡¯s slightly challenging, if it¡¯s you, there¡¯s still a possibility.¡± ¡°Thanks for the heads-up; I will seize this opportunity.¡± An said coldly. After the discussion between the two, the sound of alarm from the navy by Pelu¡¯s side resounded once more, ¡°The Dragon Tamer King followed Black Hunter into the sea and was gravely injured immediately after setting out! That is to say, Black Hunter and the witch have severely wounded the Dragon Tamer King in the sea depths!¡± ¡°Intriguing, really intriguing, if this Black Hunter isn¡¯t from an opposing force, perhaps he could become my adopted son,¡± said Tiger Shark leader, He laughed several times at the scene before him, unlike the other two admirals, as a leader, all his five children had died in this Witch Sea. Chapter 458: 305: Life Injection Technique_2 Chapter 458: Chapter 305: Life Injection Technique_2 ¡°¡­¡± An became stupefied for a moment. After the Tiger Shark general left, she silently gazed at her right hand. Within the lines of her palm, a tiny crack faintly opened, and beyond the fissure, there seemed to be a boundless space, from which she could feel endless spiritual power. A gentle breeze blew by, and the tiny crack in her hand closed instantly. At this moment, Pelu couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°It¡¯s decided, the main headline will be ¡®The Defeat of the Dragon Tamer King!¡¯ and the subtitle, ¡®Noble Legend, Toyed into Submission by Witch and Hunter¡¯s Tentacles and Vines!''¡± Phew! The moment the newspaper headline was spoken, a wave of astonishment swept through the surrounding navy. ¡°Ms. Pelu, your style of naming has a hint of Ms. Lilith¡¯s flair,¡± the navy exclaimed, aware that fresh off the press ¡®Puzzle Guessing Column¡¯ included outrageous guesses about ¡®Witch and Hunter,¡¯ ¡®The love-hate relationship between Auntie Carol and the pint-sized Dragon Tamer King,¡¯ ¡®The volatile Blade Witch and rebellious Fenrir the wolf¡¯s love story¡¯ among other celebrity speculations. With these sensational headlines, Lilith had already sold a huge number of newspapers, becoming White Dove Newspaper¡¯s top-selling editor and perhaps even the best overall editor in sales for the newspaper. ¡­ An gave Pelu a speechless glance and clenched her fist. Can I really defeat Black Hunter? An began to doubt her own strength. This battle past, the names Witch and Hunter would truly resonate across these seas. And about these two, An always had a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu and some bold speculations. However, all guesses required verification through practice. Just as Tiger Shark General said, if she wanted to catch Black Hunter and the Witch, perhaps this month was her last chance. Amidst the cheers of the navy, the news of the navy¡¯s victory over the Dragon Flower Islands and the defeat of Dragon Tamer King spread with the sea breeze throughout the Witch Sea. ¡­ ¡­ It was just past six in the morning, the sky barely lit. The lumberyard island, which gathered many ships fleeing for refuge, was still enveloped in an atmosphere of fervor due to the great victory at Dragon Flower Islands from last night until now. ¡°I told you, the Black Whale Group is a joke. I don¡¯t know how the Black Whale Group, with a King of Pirates who dares not enter the battlefield, would win against the navy?¡± ¡°Tiger Shark General is really formidable. But those monsters Witch and Black Hunter, they actually managed to take down Dragon Tamer King, that¡¯s terrifying.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it? Haven¡¯t you heard the legend of the Flower Witch? Legend has it that years ago, hundreds of thousands of navy were buried by the Flower Witch!¡± ¡°But the Flower Witch is the successor of the Flower Witch, and who is Black Hunter? What¡¯s his relationship with the Flower Witch? I boldly guess they are siblings.¡± ¡°No, I think Black Hunter might be held hostage by the Flower Witch, or perhaps they both come from a mysterious Extraordinary Organization.¡± Inside a shabby boat in a corner, The Witch¡­ Fen awoke to the noise around her while lying in bed. Then, she felt a warm sensation on her lips. What is that? It¡¯s so bitter, what potion is this¡­ Fen opened her bleary eyes, and instantly blooms of shock sprouted on her head. She had a nightmare, dreaming she fell into the sea, entwined and devoured by deep sea monsters. You¡¯re awake? Chen Qi placed the medicine bowl on the bedside table: ¡°Fen, are you awake? It¡¯s time for your medicine.¡± Having said that, Chen Qi pulled out some new potions from his backpack card. All these potions were masterpieces given to him by the Flower Witch. Fen slowly sat up, looking around. The wooden walls had a cozy feel, without the blood-scented sea, no dragons looming over them, and no dark, deep sea. There was only Chen Qi, and her Water Elf No.2 by her bed. Fen¡¯s memory slowly surfaced, and she vaguely remembered the events of yesterday. In the Deep Sea, due to exhaustion and fear, she had lost consciousness. ¡°Did we¡­ win?¡± Fen, gripping the blanket tightly, nervously asked as she saw the scene before her. ¡°Yes, we won, and we secured quite a haul. Moreover, Fen, you are now a legend¡­¡± S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi silently took out Dragon Tamer King¡¯s ¡®backpack card,¡¯ proving to Fen that they were not meeting in heaven. In his influence, although the Flower Witch did not get full support from Blood Blade Pirate Group, they still smoothly ascended to legendary status without major risks. ¡°I am a legend¡­¡± Fen took a deep breath, feeling from her forehead to her abdomen, her body had undergone a transformation, and her spiritual power origin was in a state she had never experienced before. ¡°Yes, and a legend who masters Life Technique,¡± Chen Qi affirmed. ¡°Waku Waku! (Congratulations! Congratulations!)¡± The Water Elf No.2 bounced around, offering its master a small yellow flower. ¡°Legend!¡± Fen finally relaxed her clenched hands and accepted the flower. Inside the ship, it¡¯s Chen Qi; outside, there¡¯s the lively chatter of people. The heartwarming scene before her gradually helped her move on from the battle with the Dragon Tamer King and her fear of the Deep Sea. She couldn¡¯t help but sprout a few happy little yellow flowers atop her head; her orange-red eyes locked onto Chen Qi, followed by a sly smile: ¡°How¡¯s this? Qi, isn¡¯t my Life Energy delicious, giving you back your vitality?¡± As she spoke, Fen extended her right index finger, wrapped in bandages, channeling her Spiritual Power with an arrogant look. Fen confidently continued: ¡°Qi, you¡¯re also seriously injured, but don¡¯t worry, just lie down obediently in bed and accept the Life Essence from this witch, and all your wounds will heal up!¡± With that, Fen was ready to reach out, pin Chen Qi to the bed, and forcibly use Life Injection to heal him. Fen, what on earth are you saying? Are you dreaming or just out of your mind? Bang! Chen Qi sharply tapped Fen¡¯s head, covered in little yellow flowers. ¡°Ouch!¡± Fen looked down, holding her head, wondering why, even after advancing to legendary status, she could still feel such intense pain. Chen Qi let out a sigh and slowly said: ¡°The Life Injection Technique can be risky, Fen. Don¡¯t use it recklessly.¡± Life Injection is essentially a very convenient yet powerful Magic Technique. But it¡¯s not without side effects; this energy can help the body rapidly regenerate, but it can also easily get out of control. For instance, the target is to heal an arm, but during the process, you might end up growing an extra arm or an extra mouth due to an excess of Life Energy¡ª And such extra limbs or mouths are difficult-to-control, terrifying afflictions. Moreover, most importantly, the ¡®Life Injection¡¯ Fen previously used likely came at the expense of her own Life Source. A technique unleashed at the expense of one¡¯s own life might be powerful, but the consequences are also severe, leading to a substantial decline in one¡¯s constitution. Fen¡¯s current critical condition also proves this point. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Fen, you didn¡¯t expend your Origin of Life in this battle, did you?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fen quietly said, then a small blue flower of guilt sprouted atop her head. ¡°I knew it, how many years approximately?¡± Chen Qi shook his head, pressing further. In her early advancement, her Magic Technique could wither the Dragon Tamer¡¯s strong arms and thighs in an instant, undoubtedly consuming a significant portion of her Life Origin. Fen blinked, guiltily stating: ¡°Two years maybe¡­¡± Another guilty small blue flower appeared above Fen¡¯s head. ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Qi asked with increasing irritation. ¡°Twenty years maybe¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Hearing this number, Chen Qi sighed deeply. Such a massive depletion, even for a Legend, would require at least a month to recover. Chen Qi instructed: ¡°Fen, for the next month, you¡¯ll stay put in bed, no strenuous activities. I¡¯ve already bandaged you, and as for the doctor, I¡¯ll try to find a reliable one.¡± Bandaged up¡­ Fen looked down at her chest and aside from her hand, only then did she notice that her chest and abdomen were wrapped in bandages. And she was in Chen Qi¡¯s room, no less. ¡°Cough cough, Water Elf No.2 did the bandaging, and this room is yours for the month.¡± Chen Qi coughed, explaining a bit. Stare¡­ A questioning flower bloomed above Fen¡¯s head as she focused on Chen Qi. And the next second, there was a knock on the door. ¡°Come in.¡± Bree, who had spent the whole day repairing the ship and had dark circles under his eyes, walked onto the vessel with his hands in his pockets. Holding a newspaper, he entered, scanning the Black Hunter and the Witch incredulously. He could never have dreamed that just by looking to bum a meal from a restaurant owner, he¡¯d become one of the three major figures in the ¡®Dragon Tamer Dragon Repulsion Battle.¡¯ Should I not be here at this time, and be outside continuing to fix the ship? Bree coughed and said earnestly: ¡°The two of you, I have here the latest edition of the newspaper, and also, there¡¯s some good news from the Ice Demon Pirate Group.¡± Chapter 459: 306: The Ambitions of the Ice Demon Pirate Group Chapter 459: Chapter 306: The Ambitions of the Ice Demon Pirate Group The bad news and the good news from the Ice Demon Pirate Group? Chen Qi stood up and poured a cup of tea for Bree, asking, ¡°Let¡¯s hear the bad news first.¡± Bree took the tea, rubbed his aching forehead, and replied, ¡°Our Captain Palu has successfully cleared a B-rank Rift and received the highest evaluation, but as he was leaving the rift, our vice-captain¡¯s ship was attacked by a mysterious ship and was forced into the Mist Sea. The situation is not good. Our captain must go to assist the vice-captain and cannot reach us for now to protect us.¡± ¡°Encountered a mysterious ship?¡± Fen blinked, her large eyes full of curiosity. Bree sighed and explained, ¡°Yes, the information Captain Palu passed to me was limited, and there is very little information about this ship. Anywhere it appears, the sky turns dark red, and numerous ship disappearances occur. It might be another ghost ship born from a High Rank Rift.¡± A mysterious ship¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, his mind flashing with a troublesome guess. Then, Bree took out a stack of Bounty Orders and placed them on the desk, ¡°Of course, the worst news is that, based on our captain¡¯s information, this time, the navy has offered a reward too good to be refused to capture us!¡± After finishing speaking, Bree took a sip of tea and added, ¡°If I weren¡¯t so well off myself, even I would be tempted.¡± You¡¯re still honest¡­ Chen Qi took the Bounty Order and unfolded it, scanning it carefully. His bounty had shockingly increased by eighty million Shell coins, and the Flower Witch¡¯s bounty, due to her advancement to Legend, had reached an astounding one hundred million Shell coins. Of course, the more significant reward is the Legendary profession card, offered under the name of the Sea Goddess by the navy¡¯s upper echelon, with the option to choose any Legend profession card. In addition, there was Bree, shown only from behind in a silhouette and labeled as a ¡°mysterious person,¡± who had also earned a substantial bounty of thirty million Shell coins. ¡°Any chosen Legendary profession card¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s throat tightened slightly. Did their fame really warrant the poor navy to use a Legendary profession card as a reward? Moreover, the option to choose¡­ Chen Qi swallowed, feeling a sudden impulse to capture himself for the reward. He was currently in need of a Legendary profession card. Beneath the Crack Tide, Third Rank Transcendents were becoming more common, but Legendary profession cards were still exceedingly rare. Even though the newspapers had displayed his and the Flower Witch¡¯s substantial abilities, still, many Hunters would pursue them. After all, the fall of one legend simply means the beginning of another. And the adventurers and Hunters of the Witch Sea would not miss this rare opportunity. Fen skimmed the Bounty Order, her expression turning from joy to gloom, and she sighed slowly, ¡°Next, we¡¯re likely to be approached by a lot of troublesome people.¡± Bree continued to rub his forehead, speaking distressfully, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, in fact, some experts have already come after you.¡± ¡°Who?¡± Chen Qi asked curiously. If it were the Debt Collectors from Shell Country¡¯s Big Bank assigned to handle money disputes among merchants, that would be quite problematic. Bree took another sip of tea, his expression bitter, ¡°The Bounty Hunters from Moonstone City.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Bounty Hunters from Moonstone City! Upon hearing this, Fen tightened her grip on the blanket. She had heard of the great reputation of Moonstone City¡¯s Bounty Hunters when looking for food there. ¡°Is that all?¡± Chen Qi asked, revealing a slight smile. Although the Bounty Hunters from Moonstone City excelled in tracking and assassination, as long as their leader didn¡¯t personally intervene, it was still within his capacity to handle. Seeing this, Bree added, ¡°Additionally, they have summoned a group of experts from the Witch Sea, among them the renowned Supernova An. It is said that the former supernova Diya has also been fully equipped and has joined the hunting troops.¡± ¡°An, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi poured himself a cup of tea and drank it. Among the Third Rank, An was certainly top-tier, but for the current Chen Qi, she was not unbeatable. Chen Qi hummed lightly. At one time, An was indeed powerful enough to repel Chen Qi¡¯s Ghost Ship with her own strength. But now, times have changed! If she dares to come, she will not return! Let her come! Chen Qi was ready to let her experience what a straightforward critical strike is, supplemented by the Flower Witch¡¯s potions, and let An experience the binding of twelve tentacles! Having faced the Dragon Tamer King, Chen Qi was especially confident facing An, even alone, holding a seventy percent assurance. But the troubling part would be if she and other Hunters cooperated to form an encirclement; that would complicate things slightly. After all, he and Fen had together repelled the legendary Dragon Tamer King, and their shining performance could indeed potentially unite the pursuing Hunters. They¡¯re banding together! A specialized Hunter Group just to capture us; could it be¡­ Chen Qi faintly sensed a possible danger. However, at this moment, more than the threat these Transcendents posed to their lives, he was more concerned that these Transcendents would hinder their actions in the future. Once the ship is repaired, we must leave here quickly. There is no time for entanglements with Bounty Hunters, Chen Qi silently thought. Bree was very pessimistic; he had begun to imagine the terrifying scenario of many Monster Hunters from the Witch Sea collaborating, all drawn by the allure of an ¡°any chosen Legendary profession card.¡± Chapter 460: 306: The Ambitions of the Ice Demon Pirate Group - Part 2 Chapter 460: Chapter 306: The Ambitions of the Ice Demon Pirate Group ¨C Part 2 Chen Qi then asked, ¡°What¡¯s the good news?¡± Bree huffed lightly and immediately pulled out a special card from the small pouch at his waist, handing it over to Chen Qi, ¡°Mr. Black Hunter, you should have a Dragon Tamer King backpack card, right?¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi took the card. On the front of the card was an image of a bronze key. [Key Card: Attributes: Lamp, Book Rank: Third Rank Description: A lamp forged into a key, this card can summon a special key to forcibly unlock doors, chests, and other ¡®locks¡¯ below Third Rank.] Key Card¡­ Chen Qi was secretly startled. The Key Card was an extremely rare special card from the Crack, capable of conjuring a key to forcibly unlock most ¡®locks¡¯. Whether it was the lock of a treasure chest, a door lock, or even the rune password lock on a backpack card, all fell within the unlocking range of the Key Card, usually restricted solely by ¡®Rank¡¯. In many cases, the Key Card was also the simplest and most forceful tool to open special treasure chests and hidden doors in a Crack. A Third Rank Key Card was sufficient to unlock most of the lower rank hidden doors within a Crack. Like the backpack card, the casting of the Key Card also relied on a large amount of High Rank Rifts; however, unlike the backpack card, the forging of Key Cards didn¡¯t have a mature system, and required Class B Rifts from three countries, making them even rarer and more expensive. The Dragon Tamer King backpack card in Chen Qi¡¯s hands exactly required a specialized tool for decryption. At this time, compared to finding a lock master of the Book attribute, using the Key Card for decryption was indeed a more convenient method¡­ Chen Qi gently pinched the backpack card and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the cost?¡± Bree leaned against the wall and hastily shook his head, ¡°This card was a gift from Captain Palu, and Captain Palu hopes that you will wait for him, wait until after he rescues the deputy captain, and he has something he wants to entrust to you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Fen asked curiously. Bree said softly, ¡°I¡¯m not entirely certain, but based on my observations, it¡¯s mostly about the Ice Witch.¡± Teacher¡­ Fen couldn¡¯t help but frown. The Ice Demon Pirate Group knew that her teacher was still alive. Chen Qi, however, showed no excessive emotion; the purpose of the Ice Demon Pirate Group on the high seas was very pure, which was to find the Witch¡¯s Coffin and revive the Ice Witch. That was the goal they set since their inception! All their behavior could be fully understood as fans of the Ice Witch. However, the deep-seated reason behind Captain Palu¡¯s attempts to revive the Ice Witch remained widely debated. Some believed that Captain Palu harbored some evil plan and wanted to seize the power of the Ice Witch, while others thought, Captain Palu wanted the knowledge of the Ice Witch. Bree looked at Fen¡¯s expression and then added, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, our captain is one of the top three from Bei Country Royal University! Though his mind might be sick, he definitely has no malice, perhaps he simply admires the Ice Witch, or seeks to find her to uncover the mysteries of the world that are not known to others.¡± Admire my teacher? After hearing the explanation, Fen frowned and exchanged glances with Chen Qi. The two nodded and agreed to the matter. In fact, Chen Qi was quite interested in getting in touch with the Ice Demon Pirate Group. After becoming a Legend, unimaginable resources were required, and undoubtedly, the many talents of the Ice Demon Pirate Group were fat sheep ready for the taking. After finishing the message, Bree picked up a cup, brewed some invigorating coffee, drank it, and his lips curled up slightly, ¡°I won¡¯t say more, I need to continue repairing the ship, and it should be fixed by tonight. Mr. Captain, this area is too close to the Dragon Flower Islands, we better switch to a new base soon.¡± Though involuntarily caught up in this operation, as the mechanic of this operation, Bree was full of enthusiasm. The thrill of brushing past thunder and lightning even made him forget his love. ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Qi agreed. After Bree finished speaking, he pushed open the room door, leading Water Elves 1 and 4, and continued repairing the ship. Clang clang! The sounds emitted once more! After Bree left, Chen Qi sat at the desk, spread out the sea map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and next, he needed to plan a new route while tallying up the gains from this journey. Fen needed rest, and the ship also needed repairs; they required a new landing place. A strategic location with enough resources for medicinal herbs. Fen sat on the bed, her hand supporting her face, wearing a mischievous smile. She quietly watched Chen Qi work for a moment then sneakily pulled out a treasure from her waist pouch, suddenly saying, ¡°Chen Qi, I actually have some good news for you too.¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi turned around curiously. Why did it feel like there were so many pieces of good news? What a surprise! Fen snorted softly twice, a small yellow flower appearing above her head, then she took out a vial of potion. The potion in Fen¡¯s hand had a marvelous color like a sea of stars, and within it, one could seemingly see butterflies under the moonlight. This was the Sage¡¯s Medicine Fen used for her promotion¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but widen his eyes. Fen proudly explained, ¡°I only needed three-quarters of the potion for my promotion, so I kept a quarter left. It¡¯s Sage¡¯s Medicine, you can¡¯t digest it all at once, but if you drink it over several days, it should greatly enhance your physique.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Ah?¡± Chen Qi had to admit, he was indeed shocked. Leaving one-quarter left, and having such manipulation? ¡°This is one of the rewards for this journey!¡± Fen pouted, saying proudly. One of the rewards, were there other rewards too¡­ Chen Qi took the potion. [Diluted Moonlight Flower Sea Medicine: Nature: Flower Description: Brewed with the legendary ¡®Moon Island Flower¡¯ and a hundred other medicinal ingredients, this Sage¡¯s Medicine can break through one¡¯s Spiritual Power limits, replace one¡¯s inspiration, and significantly enhance one¡¯s physique. After complete consumption, there is a high chance to acquire the special ability of Spiritual Vision. Note: Consumption of this potion requires a physique of over 100. For those with a physique less than 300, do not consume all at once.] Witch-made Sage¡¯s Medicine¡­ Chen Qi took the potion, silently saying, ¡°Thank you.¡± After saying this, Chen Qi drank a small drop of the potion, feeling not the previous scorching sensation, but rather a chilling sensation like that of blood. ¡°How is it? All good?¡± Fen asked curiously, as it was quite dangerous for a regular Third-Rank Transcendent to consume Sage¡¯s Medicine. ¡°Not bad¡­¡± Chen Qi finished the potion. Unlike other Extraordinary Potions, this potion took a long time to take full effect. ¡°That¡¯s good¡­¡± Fen then covered herself with the blanket and closed her eyes. Chen Qi, however, turned back, took out a pen, and continued to plan their ship¡¯s next landing point. The Dragon Flower Islands were too dangerous, and with too many Bounty Hunters from both the Sea God Pirate Group and Black Mine City, it was not suitable. Chen Qi then set his eyes on a special place, which was at the border of the White Tower Sea and the Witch Sea, known as ¡®Scorched Earth Island¡¯. This location backed by a great maelstrom was once a private mine of a noble, purchased by a collector from the White Tower Federation after the arrival of the Crack Tide. By this time, it should have developed into a sizable neutral island much like Maro Town. Of course, being in neutral territory and backed by the great maelstrom, both navies and Pirate Groups didn¡¯t have much interest in this harsh environmental place. Due to this severe environment, the individuals who came here were mostly poor adventurers, pirates without significant backing, and hunters from other countries. With a lack of absolute ruling power, the island was constantly in small-scale conflicts, with black merchants, black doctors, and pirates found everywhere. One could say, this was an island of no laws, a dangerous place. Chen Qi stroked his chin; of course, danger was a relative term. Though chaotic, the island had everything from shipyards to merchants selling various items. Moreover, due to the large number of hunters and fugitives from other countries, Chen Qi would occasionally run into unexpected adventures here. As a point of landing, it wasn¡¯t bad¡­ Chen Qi silently circled the place with his pen. After confirming the next course of action, Chen Qi then took out a Key Card and channeled Spiritual Power into it. The Key Card slowly transformed into a semi-transparent key. Chen Qi grasped the key, vigorously inserted it into the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card, and then gave it a twist. Accompanied by a sound of ¡°click,¡± the lock on the face of the Dragon Tamer King backpack card unlocked. Chapter 461: 307: Harvest Chapter 461: Chapter 307: Harvest ¡°I hope the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card isn¡¯t completely empty,¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but narrow his eyes. Above the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card, a small door appeared, similar to a zipper, and behind the door, bursts of dazzling, blinding golden light shone forth. Within the backpack space behind that door, various dazzling items lay, resembling a giant dragon¡¯s treasure trove. The three-by-three backpack space also included special devices for storing medicinal herbs and unique items¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel that, as a Legend, the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card was a cut above their own. The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card was well-organized into three sections, Gold Coin, skill cards and literature, as well as various items. Among them, sitting atop a pile of Gold Coins, was a special fruit which formed like a light bulb, its fruit shell resembling a semi-transparent cover, while inside, the seed emitted Spiritual Power like a moon, casting a faint glow, with fruit juices like a vast white sea. It was just like the white sea depicted in paintings. This is¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but gasp, holding it in his hand. [White Sea Fruit Nature: Flower, Lamp Description: A fruit condensed by the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, gathering the power of the moon and the Deep Sea, containing powerful spiritual energy, it is an extremely versatile high-rank medicinal ingredient.] White Sea Fruit¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment. The Light Sea Medicine he had acquired from the Deep Sea Hunter required White Sea Fruit as a medicinal ingredient. Besides that, the White Sea Fruit was also an extremely versatile medicinal ingredient; its contained energy was pure and required only simple processing to be used directly as an ingredient. This was undoubtedly a great find, unfortunately, there was only one¡­ Chen Qi took out the glowing White Sea Fruit and then examined the remaining items. Among them, the number of Gold Coins was fewer than he had imagined; there were only seven hundred, that is, seven million Bay Coins. This sum of Bay Coins, used for repairing the ship and also buying a backup emergency power engine, would quickly be depleted. Apart from Gold Coins, the rest were heavy potions. Chen Qi rubbed his hands together, excitedly inspecting them one by one. Evolution Blood, Dragon Type No.3 Potion, Reverse Scale Medicine, Blood King Sea Snake¡¯s Heart, Deep Sea Toad King¡¯s Tears. These four items were all extremely toxic and hazardous, and if consumed without a specific constitution, would rapidly backfire, leading to the collapse of one¡¯s entire body. However, for those of the Dragon Clan with special bodies and strong resistance to toxins, these were undoubtedly revitalizing medicines. These are specifically powerful tools for enhancing pets! Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. These four items were extremely rare; if a pet managed to fully digest these four items, it could even gain power to contend with the Legends. Without advancing to a Legendary Beast Tamer, and even with Deep Sea Affinity, a Contract Card would find it hard to form a contract with a creature of the level of the Black Light Dragon and achieve command and manipulation without any sound. Fen was a Flower Witch, and with some special potions, allowing the Nearshore Dominator to consume and digest these items, there was a high probability of it becoming a terrifying creature like the Black Light Dragon. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but hum excitedly, but soon, he realized Fen was resting behind him, and he lowered his voice. Apart from these four extremely powerful pet cultivation items, the rest were some skill cards and books. Chen Qi checked them out. [Dragon Cannon Skill Card Nature: Heart, Book Type: Pet specific skill card (Normally, humans cannot use) Description: Experience the power of a cannon! Usage Requirements: The pet¡¯s understanding must be high enough Effect: Allows the pet to master storing energy and releasing a powerful Dragon Cannon to destroy the land in front of it.] There are really a lot of Beast Tamer tools¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but reflect, the Dragon Tamer King Jay didn¡¯t betray his title. Just complete the contract, and the Beast Tamer can use the skill card on the pet to enhance the pet¡¯s capabilities. Even, under some special curses, if someone becomes a particular being¡¯s pet, they could also use the skill card. Undoubtedly, this skill card can be passed directly to the Nearshore Dominator¡­ Chen Qi continued to look. [Dragon Charm, Enchanting Demon Enhancing Card Nature: Flower Description: A card enhanced by a master level Enchanting Demon from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom; it combines various mysterious medicinal ingredients from dragons, greatly enhancing the power of the ¡®Dragon Charm¡¯ card itself. Effect: With this item, your body will emit a pleasure, even indescribable joy, that dragons can feel!] ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but frown. The Dragon Charm card actually has a dedicated enhanced version! Chen Qi fell into contemplation for a moment, sometimes, having dragons get too close to oneself is not a good thing. After all, apart from the Deep Sea dragon species, many creatures in getting close might also open their gaping maws. Chen Qi lightly tapped his forehead with his finger; he wasn¡¯t too interested in becoming an Enchanting Demon that attracted dragons. Moreover, having too many charm cards would produce an overlapping effect; if he were to digest the Dragon Enchanting Demon, it would definitely impact his Shadow Charm. Perhaps, this item could be for Bree¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. Though Bree had been drawn into this situation inadvertently, he had helped him a lot, and this Dragon Enchanting Demon card might be something he¡¯d be interested in. There weren¡¯t many skill cards left from the Dragon Tamer King; Chen Qi took out two skill cards, and beneath the cards, there were also writings from a Master of the White Tower Federation. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 462: 307 Harvest_2 Chapter 462: Chapter 307 Harvest_2 Chen Qi gave the book titles a cursory glance. ¡°How to Make a Masochistic Flower Phase Friend Suffer!¡± ¡°Self-Cultivation of the Betrayer¡± ¡°Mysteries of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡± ¡°Secrets of Dragon and Heart¡± Torturing someone who longed for punishment? Chen Qi found himself deep in thought; the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s hobbies were indeed peculiar. As for the other three books, ¡°Self-Cultivation of the Betrayer¡± was related to the goals of the Dragon Tamer King. The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s loyalty to the Black Whale Group was extremely low, and with the loss of the Dragon Flower Islands, he was bound to face considerable trouble. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi silently slid the first book back into the shelf and then turned to look at the other two. Among them, ¡°Secrets of Dragon and Heart¡± was a Forbidden Book and also the most valuable. ¡°Secrets of Dragon and Heart,¡± already at the Legendary Level of books, the essence of this Magic Technique was to connect the life of the Beast Tamer with that of the pet beast, essentially granting an additional life¡ªa powerful Forbidden Technique. However, this book could only be studied by Legendary Heart Phase Beast Tamers and was of no use to Chen Qi. But for a Legendary Heart Phase Transcender, it was a treasure that granted an extra life. Should he find a buyer, it would undoubtedly be the most valuable item here, enough to exchange for a Legendary Level Emancipation Card! After flipping through it, Chen Qi placed the book into the deepest part of his backpack card. Next, Chen Qi checked the last book, ¡°Mysteries of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon.¡± Opening the book, he found a detailed description of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s appearance, habits, and capture methods. It emphasized that Lamp Moon Sea Dragons were extremely aloof creatures and that taming them with brute force was impossible, one could only rely on the Heart Phase¡¯s ¡°Hypnosis Method.¡± Inside the book, there was also a sea map with numerous crosses marked densely across it and several moons drawn on. In addition, there were some notes written in the top right corner of the sea map. ¡°Lamp Moon Sea Dragons not only possess ancient dragon bloodlines, they also have an extremely thick Deep Sea Bloodline. To confine them in a cage, one must twist their minds with a heart-related object.¡± However, facing a Light Phase Dragon, could a twisted heart-related object truly hypnotize them? ¡°Never, ever look directly at the moons on the neck of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, for the moons on their necks can enthrall the heart, leading one to become lost in the endless white sea.¡± ¡°Lamp Moon Sea Dragons are not creatures that live deep in the sea; they must be located near islands close to a large whirlpool. If I can find their island, I can extract the Light Sea Medicine recorded in the Ancient Medicine Book to counteract the side effects of the Black Whale Blood.¡± Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, falling into deep thought. The Dragon Tamer King was searching for the same thing as him, and according to this sea map, he had already identified five potential locations where Lamp Moon Sea Dragons might appear. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but get excited. The Lamp Moon Sea Dragon was extremely precious to him too! With a Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, he could gain a large number of White Sea Fruits, which could be used to brew countless High Rank medicinal materials. As expected, the numerous moon symbols marked on this sea map represented the places where Lamp Moon Sea Dragons had appeared. Chen Qi compared the two sea maps and was surprised to find that his originally intended destination, Scorched Earth Island, had also been a location where Lamp Moon Sea Dragons had been sighted. This was an excellent opportunity¡­ A fighting spirit ignited within Chen Qi¡¯s heart; he could already picture the scene of him capturing a Lamp Moon Sea Dragon with Bree¡¯s assistance and harvesting countless medicines. Next, Chen Qi checked the other items in his backpack card, most of them were items to strengthen pet beasts and medicines for treating himself. After settling Bree and acquiring the necessary combat potions, he could head for the Mist Sea to search for the Deep Sea Hunter card¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath in his heart. With the aid of the Legendary and the Nearshore Dominator, the Mist Sea was no longer dangerous for him. After dealing with a series of matters, Chen Qi quietly packed his things and luxuriously soaked in a bath, resting well for a day. Before he knew it, a day had passed. The morning of the next day. Chen Qi walked out of the cabin, leaning on the ship¡¯s rail, he gazed at the people discussing on the dock. Among the passersby, from time to time there were people in hunter¡¯s clothes casting curious glances towards their ship. The ghost fire mode state of the Specter caused significant changes to its appearance. Coupled with various disguises made in advance, recognizing the Specter was a matter that severely tested one¡¯s eyesight. Despite this, the ship still attracted the attention of many hunters. ¡°Trouble¡­¡± Chen Qi shook his head but right now, the navy¡¯s scrutiny was too intense. If they lingered any longer, they would likely face interrogation by the navy. Fortunately, after a night¡¯s hard work, the ship had been fully repaired. Sadly, due to multiple activations of Space Jump, not only the ship but also the ghost fire had suffered severe damage, and it could only maintain normal sailing. Until a new High Rank energy engine was found, Space Jump could not be used. After dealing with the various issues of the ship, Chen Qi handed the Dragon Demon Card to Bree. Bree¡¯s mouth opened little by little, unable to close! In this world, there was actually a person who made Dragon Demon Cards! Bree couldn¡¯t help but admire the astonishing creativity of the masters from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. Chapter 463: 307: Harvest_3 Chapter 463: Chapter 307: Harvest_3 ¡°Thank you!¡± ¡°Bree, take a rest for now. I¡¯m planning to leave this island and head to the town on Scorched Earth Island to evade the pursuit and find a foothold.¡± ¡°No, I can still do it!¡± Bree, empowered by the Dragon Demon Card, was full of energy. ¡°¡­¡± Born to be workhorses¡­ Chen Qi was stunned, knowing that even the Water Elf was tired and had fallen asleep. ¡°Don¡¯t overexert yourself¡­¡± Chen Qi added, and they set sail toward Scorched Earth Island before anyone noticed them. Boom! Boom! At this moment, sitting beside the bed, a blond woman with an octopus on her head, her features resembling an elf¡¯s, silently looked toward the distant sea. In the distant sea, she faintly felt something huge moving beneath the seabed, and its direction was the same as that of the dining ship just now. ¡°Could it be that creature from the Black Hunter¡­¡± The blond woman licked her lips, shuddered, and guessed. ¡­ ¡­ The Phantom was advancing towards Scorched Earth Island. Soon, accompanied by huge waves, a giant lantern slowly emerged from the sea. With a booming sound, a Black Ship Sea Dragon surfaced from the seabed, panting with its gaping mouth wide open, tail flapping. The speed of the Black Ship Sea Dragon was extremely fast, making the Phantom¡¯s speed seem like a child walking. The Nearshore Dominator wore a smug expression, pleased with the completion of its task and eager for a reward! Chen Qi stood at the ship¡¯s edge, took out the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart, and was ready to throw it to the Nearshore Dominator! This heart, full of nutrients and energy, bestowed by the Dragon Tamer King, is your reward! ¡°Here¡¯s your reward!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s lips curved up. However, upon seeing the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart, the Nearshore Dominator showed a fearful expression, squinting its blood-shot draconian eyes. Why? Chen Qi was shocked. After all, this was the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart! A top-tier material coveted by many great beasts! As a former dominator of the nearshore, faced with such a precious supplement, it should feel utmost joy! Could it be that the Nearshore Dominator was fearful of the power of the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart! Wait? Chen Qi thought for a moment, took out a fishing rod, made some Extraordinary Fish Bait, mixed it with the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart, and sprinkled some Soul Seasoning. The moment the Soul Seasoning was sprinkled, the Nearshore Dominator once again opened its fanged mouth and started to sway its tail. Black Ship Sea Dragon was picky about food! And it was picky about the nutritionless Taunt Fish Bait! Chen Qi was staggeringly surprised, and then he mixed the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart with the bait and threw it out. Boom! The moment the bait was thrown, the Nearshore Dominator leaped up fiercely, snatching the food in mid-air. [Your pet ¡®Nearshore Dominator¡¯ is undergoing some changes¡­] After consuming the Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart, the scales on the Nearshore Dominator began to show some furnace-like blood color. Beneath the body¡¯s agony, its tail shook even more violently and continued to open its mouth. It wanted more! ¡°¡­¡± Is this bait really that tasty? Chen Qi was stunned. Water Elf Number Four also blinked its large eyes, desiring some of the fish bait. Forget it, since the ship was sailing straight and there was nothing else to do, why not reward it more. Chen Qi sat at the edge of the ship, donned a fisherman¡¯s hat, took out his fishing rod, made more Extraordinary Fish Bait, and occasionally used it to reward the Nearshore Dominator. In this way, under the leisurely sea breeze and sunshine, Chen Qi fished and fed the Nearshore Dominator some fish bait. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve felt this relaxed. When Fen and Bree wake up, I can introduce them to the adorable Nearshore Dominator¡­¡± Chen Qi mused as he enjoyed the sea breeze. Soon, his fishing rod transmitted a strong and forceful pull. It was a big fish! Chen Qi jerked it upwards sharply. Such a strong power! How many tons could it be! For a moment, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t pull it up! Chen Qi thought for a while, and at this moment, he might as well let the Nearshore Dominator dive into the sea bed to interfere with the fish. Chen Qi immediately took out some fish bait, threw it to the Nearshore Dominator, and prepared to command it to dive deep into the sea to catch the big fish. However, the moment the bait was thrown and before the gasping Nearshore Dominator could bite down, a huge white dragon tail violently lashed out! sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Snap! The force of this white dragon tail created a tremendous sonic boom! Instantly waking both Bree on the deck and Fen in the bedroom! Pursuit? Fen shook his head, standing up from his bedridden anguish and looked out the window. They saw, under the white moonlight, an immensely holy white sea dragon with skin resembling flowing water, looking down upon their ship. In the next instant, that white dragon tail harshly bent and firmly coiled around the ship. Chapter 464: 308: Arrogant Fen Chapter 464: Chapter 308: Arrogant Fen Lamp Moon Sea Dragons were unlike most sea dragons; they lacked the thick scales, their skin was pale, and their eyes were a prideful red. Around their neck grew a sphere resembling the moon, which was the rare White Sea Fruit. Clang! With a violent collision, Bree, who was sleeping on the deck, suddenly hit his head against the planks, producing a crisp sound! Bree got up, rubbing his aching head, then looked up. At this moment, the huge figure of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon completely covered the ship, blocking the dazzling daylight, casting a thick shadow. ¡°Everyone, keep calm!¡± Bree hastily gripped the wrench in his hand, urging the startled Water Elf beside him to stay calm. He added another sentence, then hurriedly quickened his pace, anxiously walking behind Chen Qi, making sure his own figure was firmly covered by Chen Qi¡¯s silhouette. He had reached a safe point! Bree sighed with relief. During the continuous voyage, their ship had already suffered serious damage; even a weak Sea Beast attack posed a great danger! Chen Qi grabbed the railing, surprised to find he seemed unable to communicate with the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon before him. For some reason, contrary to his expectations, upon seeing him, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon did not show any closeness as ordinary sea creatures would. On the contrary, their eyes conveyed a trace of pride, a trace of indescribable anger. ¡°Leave,¡± Chen Qi said softly, holding onto the railing. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Human language was ineffective; the pride in the eyes of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon had not dissipated. The next moment, accompanied by a loud noise, a ferocious Black Ship Sea Dragon suddenly burst from the sea, opening its blood-stained fangs, its anger fueling a fierce bite on the neck of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon! Suddenly, blood surged! To Chen Qi¡¯s surprise, the two Sea Dragons had entered battle mode upon encountering each other! Fresh red blood spurting, splashed onto the ship. The tearing bite between Sea Beasts¡­ Chen Qi clenched his fists; the scene before him greatly exceeded his expectations. Normally, sea beasts rarely fought each other, only in situations of food scarcity or competing for mates, would this occur. Clearly, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon before him did not belong to the usual type of sea creature. As recorded in ¡°The Mystery of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon,¡± they were proud, elegant, and enjoyed moonlit baths, disdain to associate with other crude monsters. Although they relied on, they extremely disliked monsters stealing what belonged to them! Once someone took their possessions, they had to reclaim them! Boom! Boom! Under the dazzling sunlight, a touch of fresh red flashed in the eyes of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, while the black scales of the Nearshore Dominator made a creaking sound as they shattered. Could it be the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon thought the Black Ship Sea Dragon had taken its food, and thus sought revenge¡­ Chen Qi fell silent for a moment. Was a bait worth this? The black and white Sea Dragons blocked the ship¡¯s forward path, roaring at each other. ¡°Come back!¡± Chen Qi stretched out his hand, commanding the Nearshore Dominator. However, the Nearshore Dominator showed no response; its mind was completely filled with the thought of tearing the opponent apart. Under the sunlight, the White Sea Fruit on the leading Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s neck glowed with a brilliant white light, and that light firmly controlled the Nearshore Dominator. Illusion plus Spirit Control¡­, Chen Qi murmured to himself. These were the abilities of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon. Boom! The next moment, the black and white dragons clashed together, their collision stirring up huge waves, fresh red blood fell into the sea, and the entire ship instantly plunged into turmoil! The sea dragons collided with each other, stirring wave after wave! Chen Qi tried to influence them through breath and speech. Completely ineffective! Stop fighting already! Chen Qi complained inwardly. However, it was useless; the pride of both as dragons had been completely provoked. One side must remain rational to end this battle¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s hand involuntarily reached for the long knife at his waist. Perhaps, he would have to use violence to put an end to their battle. But the next moment, a slender hand took hold of his arm that was reaching for the knife. ¡°Qi, the black one, is that the Sea Dragon you¡¯ve tamed?¡± A small smirk played at the corners of Fen¡¯s lips. ¡°Yes, tamed with a Dragon Tamer King card, the situation is a bit tricky now, but I¡¯ll handle it¡­¡± Chen Qi turned to say. You tamed a Black Ship Sea Dragon? Fen inwardly chastised herself, but then it occurred to her that it might have been attracted by Extraordinary Fish Bait; if she were the Black Ship Sea Dragon, she would likely be lured by the bait too. To Fen, it was no surprise that the Black Ship Sea Dragon was attracted to Chen Qi. Bree, with his cool head, looked puzzled, but seeing Fen¡¯s expression began to doubt his own knowledge. ¡°Fen, I will resolve this matter quickly¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s expression was grave; if these two Sea Dragons continued fighting, their ship would inevitably be damaged. However, the next second, a little red flower of confidence bloomed above Fen¡¯s head, then she gently patted his shoulder, raising her little head: ¡°Qi, no need for you to act; this witch will handle the matter.¡± A powerful wave of Spirit Power Field surged over Chen Qi, overwhelming him! After speaking, Fen seemed to think she wasn¡¯t imposing enough and even rose onto her tiptoes to appear taller. I had almost forgotten, Fen had become a Legend¡­ Chen Qi reflected in silence. To Fen, the battle between Sea Dragons was mere child¡¯s play! SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 465: 308: Arrogant Fen_2 Chapter 465: Chapter 308: Arrogant Fen_2 The next instant, Fen produced a bottle of pink potion from nowhere, like a magician, and gently massaged it. Lightly kneading, the pink petals scattered across the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s smooth skin and beneath its scales, transforming into one ripple after another. Applying the potion as a flower significantly intensified the potion¡¯s abilities and directly affected the target through the petals. Charming Flower! Fen hummed softly. With the Charming Flower, she easily took control of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon! Beneath the petals¡¯ influence, a trace of pink shimmered in the eyes of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, its nature becoming gentler, and it slowly lowered its head, ceasing its rampage! ¡°Good, little one~¡± Fen winked at Chen Qi with a whisper that seemed to address both the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon and Chen Qi. Impressive, right? Somehow Fen seemed rather haughty, no, she was always quite haughty, especially now that Fen was a legend¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but shrug. In that moment, he saw the Fen of old. Then, Fen turned back, opened her arms, ready to soothe the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon before seizing the chance to pluck the White Sea Fruit from its neck! Under the potion¡¯s influence, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon slowly bent down, its pale head inching closer and closer to Fen. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t hurt you¡­¡± Fen waved her arms, speaking quite tenderly. Though she¡¯d never tamed a pet, she was born in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom after all. Boom! ¡°There, there¡­¡± Under Fen¡¯s soothing murmurs, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon bolted forward, its massive head colliding with Fen¡¯s face, deforming it, then soaring through the air! And then, its vast smooth body forcefully coiled around Chen Qi. ¡°Troublesome¡ª¡± Chen Qi, speechless at the scene unfolding, directly punched the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon entangling him into consciousness. After being struck, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon gradually loosened its grip, a hint of tears shimmering in its eyes. Such a large Sea Dragon still playing the victim¡­ Chen Qi let out an exasperated breath. Bang! The next second, Fen plummeted from the sky, landed headfirst, blood gushing forth. Chen Qi reached out, grabbing Fen¡¯s right leg, and pulled her up: ¡°Are you alright?¡± S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen stood up, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth: ¡°Did you know? In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, we advocate the art of harmony. The relationship with pets isn¡¯t one of enslavement but of bond. That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t completely control the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon just now¡­¡± ¡°And as a witch, I¡¯m not the kind to use the Complete Charm Potion at whim.¡± The skies cleared, and with her newfound status as a legend, Fen became even more stubborn. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi smiled wordlessly, then took out more bait, consuming a great deal of Spiritual Power to satisfy the local Sea Dragons. Anyhow, Fen¡¯s potion had restored some calm to the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon. While the Black Ship Sea Dragon¡¯s eyes still flickered with anger, both sides calmed down under the lure of food and the potion¡¯s effect. Chen Qi restarted the ship, heading toward Scorched Earth Island. Suddenly, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons dived into the sea, emitting a Sea Demon-like scream, then kept pace, swimming in front of the Black Ship Sea Dragon, swishing their tails. They were only slightly faster than Ghost¡¯s speed. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with confusion; the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons seemed to be leading the way for them. ¡­ ¡­ At five in the afternoon in Scorched Earth Town, the pigeons arrived at the town¡¯s port with the latest news. On this small island full of adventurers, people picked up the dropped Bounty Orders and newspapers with interest. For them, the White Dove Newspaper was the quickest way to catch up with the entire sea¡¯s situation. The news of the Black Hunter and the witch spread throughout the sea, stirring quite the commotion. Many of the Hunters here carried a significant debt, and if they could get their hands on some clues, they could clear their debts. Just like if they completed this Bounty Order, even their creditors would kneel and lick their boots! However, most people just imagined the scene of boot-licking for a moment and uttered a word, after all, even if witches and Hunters truly appeared before them, they were not something they could deal with. They could only rely on the cheap business of this island, trying to repay the high debts. In their excited thoughts, none of them noticed that a ragged dining boat had been in front of them for quite some time, and a Mechanic, seeking a dock¡¯s merchant, had purchased some brand-new ship repair tools. Bree, holding the hefty ship repair tools, hurriedly boarded the ship: ¡°Chen Qi, we need to get going quickly! I heard someone will come to inspect this place soon!¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Chen Qi nodded slightly. Under the requirements of the Bounty Order, the navy was demanding that all islands and ships about the size of a houseboat be inspected. Fortunately, this command was not executed thoroughly, as most navy members did not wish to personally find the Black Hunter¡¯s ship. Chen Qi, after collecting supplies on Scorched Earth Island, continued to follow the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, heading towards the waters behind Scorched Earth Island. The waters behind Scorched Earth Island were located in the ¡®Land of the Great Vortex.¡¯ The Great Vortex was a unique natural disaster that would form massive whirlpools on the surface of the sea, and once caught by these whirlpools, entire ships would be helplessly dragged into the center. In some cases, the center of this whirlpool was a special place of adventure, hiding certain special treasures. However, most of the time, the whirlpool itself leads to some nefarious food in the Deep Sea, joins the intestines of some Deep Sea Titans, or is a high-risk fissure leading to unimaginable uncharted territories. It could be said that the whirlpool is the cliff above these waters, an absolutely dangerous place one should not enter lightly. Chen Qi lowered his head; he could see the undulations on the sea surface. No wonder the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, living near the Great Vortex, is so hard to find! Soon, the Ghost No. ship entered a foggy area, where from time to time, the raspy cries of a baby could be heard within the mist. Chen Qi took out the Day Lantern and placed it on the bow of the ship. After about half an hour¡¯s progress, a hazy island appeared in front of them. ¡°An island¡­¡± Chen Qi took out the sea map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. This was an uncharted territory not marked by the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Huh! The ship came to a slow halt in front of the island. The leading Lamp Moon Sea Dragon got ahead of the Black Ship Sea Dragon, poking out its beautiful body and letting out a pleasant, bird-like cry. Its calling seemed to be introducing their home to Chen Qi. Soon, five more Lamp Moon Sea Dragons poked out their heads curiously at Chen Qi. Chen Qi counted, and there were at least fifteen Lamp Moon Sea Dragons here¡ªby a conservative estimate, that¡¯s fifteen White Sea Fruits! We¡¯ve entered the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s nest! The three of them were all very excited, knowing that Lamp Moon Sea Dragons are no ordinary Sea Beasts. Their existence in the ocean is extremely rare, and many adventurers who seek rare and exotic creatures may go their entire lives without seeing a Lamp Moon Sea Dragon once. Chen Qi slowly landed on the island. On the fringe of the island, there were some Lantern Fruits. These nutritious Lantern Fruits were the main food of Lamp Moon Sea Dragons, specifically for feeding their offspring. However, although this land contained quite a bit of Extraordinary Power, the soil quality was extremely poor; apart from the Lantern Fruits, there was nothing but weeds as far as the eye could see. In the center of the island, there was also a dilapidated hut, its cracks completely overwhelmed with weeds, a place obviously untouched by humans for a long time. The sea breeze gently blew over the grass¡­ Chen Qi stood there, taking a deep breath of the refreshing air. ¡°A nice hiding place¡­¡± Chen Qi thought with a tinge of excitement; this island hidden near the Great Vortex would be perfect as their foothold. The weary Bree finally couldn¡¯t hold on, rubbing his eyes before collapsing and falling asleep. After a long slumber, Fen took off her sea-soaked shoes, boldly walked on the grass, and approached Chen Qi, then looked towards the distant Lamp Moon Sea Dragons. The White Sea Fruits on their necks! Then, Fen said to Chen Qi: ¡°Chen Qi! Is there any potion you want!¡± ¡°Nowadays, as a witch, I can no longer make ordinary potions and can easily touch the domain of Sage¡¯s Medicine¡ªwhether it¡¯s a potion to dissolve clothing, a potion for out-of-body experiences, or a potion to grant life¡¯s vitality¡­¡± Afterwards, she hummed lightly, patting her chest: ¡°Chen Qi, is there any potion you want? Just pay a little price, and I can make it for you.¡± The potion he wanted¡­Chen Qi paused for a moment, pondering what he needed to traverse the Mist Sea and ascend to a Legend. Chapter 466: 311: Gathering of Heroes! Chapter 466: Chapter 311: Gathering of Heroes! ¡°Any potion will do!¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but look back, his thoughts drifting with the sea breeze toward the distant Mist Sea, almost as if he could see himself being swallowed by a thick fog. According to the sea map, the location of the Deep Sea Hunter Occupation Card was on the first half of the route through the Mist Sea. The Mist Sea, as the perimeter of the Witch Sea, is perpetually shrouded in an impenetrable black fog that devours both bones and spirits. Beyond that, there are numerous unknown monsters and unpredictable rifts where even the largest of ships might find their doom amidst the mysterious fog. Under normal circumstances, reaching a particular part of the Mist Sea required finding the Nether River Ferryman, but seeking the Ferryman often meant delivering the shadowed ones to the gutter, a sacrifice to the monsters of the Mist Sea, a terrifying BOSS under the command of the Black Whale Group. Therefore, to journey to the Mist Sea, he needed a new small ship, along with Spirit Potions to maintain his sanity and special potions to counter the black fog. Moreover, considering the Hunters pursuing them on the high seas and the unknown monsters of the Mist Sea, he needed a large amount of Combat Potions to forcibly increase his own limit! The potions that maximize combat power! Ideally, they would grant him the constant combat abilities of a Legendary. Chen Qi stepped out of his cluttered thoughts, whispering, ¡°The Black Blood Potion to resist the black fog of the Mist Sea, besides that, I need a large amount of the top-grade Frenzy Potions!¡± ¡°Top-grade Frenzy Potion¡­¡± Bree, dozing on the grass, perked up his ears. Frenzy Potions could cause significant physical harm and profound mental effects. Moreover, the most famous Frenzy Potion in the Witch Sea was developed by the Blood Blade Pirate Group; the Blood Demon Flower Medicine could swell desires and warp flesh, turning one into a being craving blood and slaughter and thus gaining unimaginable power. Fen gently pushed her bare feet into the soil below: ¡°How many do you need?¡± These top-tier potions were extremely difficult to produce; mass-producing them was nearly impossible. Chen Qi named an audaciously large number: ¡°Five!¡± After hearing this, Fen slightly raised the corners of her mouth, a trace of taunt flashing in her eyes. Five, just that? Fen confidently patted her chest again and said, ¡°Qi, rest assured, I can make ten Witch¡¯s Potions, guaranteeing you experience the potion¡¯s perfect power!¡± Witch¡¯s Potion? Memories suddenly surged in Chen Qi. A Legendary Transcendent, besides strength, would also receive highly special tasks, and the Flower Witch¡¯s task was the ¡°Witch¡¯s Potion.¡± The potions she crafted would be more dangerous, more unstable, but also much stronger, having many bizarre side effects! Making the ¡®patients¡¯ experience fear, anxiety, and confusion was also part of the ¡°Witch¡¯s Potion¡± task. The potions Fen made for me wouldn¡¯t have any strange side effects¡­ Chen Qi allowed his eyes to meet those under Fen¡¯s floral gaze. In that moment, Chen Qi could faintly feel a sense of being toyed with. Then, Fen tiptoed, gently placing her right hand on Chen Qi¡¯s blood-stained cheek, her lips curving slightly: Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the potion I¡¯m giving you will be even more powerful than you imagine.¡± Fen spoke softly, emphasizing the word ¡®powerful¡¯ intentionally. Chen Qi sensed something amiss: ¡°Fen, the potions you make won¡¯t have severe side effects, right?¡± Was she playing me? Chen Qi inwardly said, realizing that after Fen¡¯s promotion, she indeed had gained a bit of the witch¡¯s aura. Come to think of it, normally, after the incident with the Blood Blade Pirate Group and her dark transformation, Fen, in many ways, was much like the legendary witch who planted people in the ground. Could it be, her promotion to legendary status stirred the ¡®Witch¡¯ inside her heart! Fen did not reply, but chuckled softly: ¡°Secret.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Chen Qi exhaled deeply. His power had surpassed Fen¡¯s just a few days ago, only for him to be surpassed by her again! After discussing the potion commission, Chen Qi squatted down to analyze the island. The central dilapidated hut of the small island had nothing extra, only a master of Lantern Fruit and a book titled ¡°Kill That Monster.¡± Chen Qi casually flipped through the book, which was an unfinished novel detailing various characteristics of the Witch Sea¡¯s monsters and just how detestable they were. The book was quite old, having some years on it. It seemed to be a work of a Monster Hunter. Chen Qi took the book, scanned it thoroughly, and then walked out of the house. This island, as a hiding place, should pose no problem. However, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons needed handling; to prevent them from attacking Fen, it would be best to go to nearby Scorched Earth Town to buy enough feed. Scorched Earth Town most likely sold mostly dog and bird feed. Would the proud Lamp Moon Sea Dragons eat dog feed? Chen Qi momentarily puzzled. Besides, the food onboard was also running low; once he gathered some new food¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands, No matter what, At that moment, Fen was on the grass, head lowered, staring at a deep pit beneath her feet. ¡°Fen, what are you thinking about?¡± Chen Qi curiously asked. ¡°Secret!¡± Fen looked up, a sly glint in her eye, faintly plotting something. This damn riddle-monger¡­ Chen Qi momentarily felt an urge to knock on the Flower Witch¡¯s head. But then he thought about it, if he knocked Fen now, with her strength, she could knock him back ten times! Or even a hundred! Chapter 467: 311: A Gathering of Heroes!_2 Chapter 467: Chapter 311: A Gathering of Heroes!_2 ¡°Just hold on for a moment, wait for an opportunity, then pry open her mouth¡­¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands and said, ¡°Fen, I¡¯m planning to go to Scorched Earth Town to buy some food and household items. Is there anything you would like me to bring, like sweets?¡± Fen lightly touched her chin with her hand, her eyes cold, seemingly indifferent as she said, ¡°No need, I need to concentrate on making potions for you.¡± Then, a small yellow flower of anticipation sprouted above her head, swaying back and forth. ¡°¡­¡± I¡¯ll buy extra¡­ Chen Qi changed out of his hunter¡¯s clothes and put on a brown coat to keep warm. Then, he lowered the dilapidated room boat from the Ghost Ship and, after a long absence, drove the small houseboat towards the distant Scorched Earth Town. ¡­ ¡­ Dusk, Scorched Earth Town. In the highest house in Scorched Earth Town, a man wearing a gray coat and a polite gray demeanor picked up a Bounty Order from the ground, adjusted his gray hat, and walked into the top room of the house through the dusty hallway. The windows inside the room were firmly covered with wooden planks, leaving no light visible. One could only hear the squeaks of rats. ¡°Am I the last to arrive? Sorry.¡± Grey Mouse placed his hat on his chest and bowed slightly towards the darkness. As he bowed, a candle lit up in the pitch-black room, and five people were already seated in the corner. ¡°Yes¡­¡± The man in the center of the room, a gaunt man with sunken eyes who looked particularly weak, quietly said. On his waist, one could see a neat deck of cards and a dice; he was the well-known gambler from the Moonstone City Hunter Association. Grey Mouse looked around at the five people present and quietly said, ¡°Bonfire Company¡¯s Diya, the gambler Loren from the Moonstone City Hunter Association, the Supernova An from the White Dove Newspaper, the renowned bounty hunter Silver Drip, and the recently famous Elf Hunter, Seafood Hunter Nancy, all masters of the Third Rank, this gathering really has gathered talents from various fields.¡± After speaking, Grey Mouse sat down in the chair and lit a cigarette. The leading gambler, Loren, touched the card in his hand and introduced the grey hat, ¡°Let me introduce, the president of the Black Mine City Hunter Association, Grey Mouse, also the strongest Third Rank Transcendent I know. Give him some time to prepare, even a Legend would die by his hand. He once eradicated the Black Whale Pirate Ship, which had ten Third Rank members, all by himself. Thus, many also call him the Legendary Grey Mouse.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he still a Third Rank?¡± Diya couldn¡¯t help but comment. ¡°Exactly speaking, he should be called a ¡®minor legend¡¯.¡± The bounty hunter Silver Mask, standing next to Diya, seriously added. Wearing a mask, despite the distorted voice, one could feel that this might be a ruthless female assassin. Grey Mouse raised his eyebrow and humbly said, ¡°No, there¡¯s still some distance to a ¡®minor legend,¡¯ half a step, half a step to legend.¡± ¡°¡­¡± In the corner, An touched the tired Water Elf No.2 in his hands, not knowing what to do for a moment. ¡°So, being a mechanic capable of controlling the Black Rock Mecha, what level am I at? A minor legend?¡± Beside him, an excited Nancy blinked at Grey Mouse and then said excitedly, ¡°That needs a strict judgment¡­¡± Nancy is a recently famous hunter, completed a lot of high-level monster commissions, known as the Elf Hunter and Seafood Hunter because of his elf-like appearance and love for seafood. ¡°Cough cough, everyone, we¡¯re getting off topic.¡± The gathering¡¯s center gambler, Loren, coughed twice and placed a stack of papers on the table. On the table was the commission that caused a huge sensation between hunters and witches, and on the commission, prominently displayed was the emblem of the Magic Bullet family, the top nobility of Moonstone City. The gambler Loren said: ¡°Magic Bullet hired me to be the main person in charge of this bounty,¡± he explained. ¡°If we can capture either the Black Hunter or a witch, we will receive a promise from the Magic Bullet family, a Legendary profession card.¡± Everyone gasped upon seeing the emblem of the Magic Bullet family, which possessed this capability through five hundred years of accumulation. Only Nancy¡¯s expression remained unchanged as she questioned, ¡°Capture the Black Hunter, are you sure?¡± A trace of fear flickered through Nancy¡¯s eyes; the Black Hunter was a monster that had fought with the Dragon Tamer King and survived! Gambler Loren spoke without changing his tone, ¡°The Black Hunter is indeed powerful, able to fend off the Dragon Tamer King with the help of the Flower Witch, truly deserving of the title ¡®small legend.¡¯ But aren¡¯t the six of us here legends of the Third Rank?¡± All legends of the Third Rank! After saying this, all six people casually glanced at each other. Their collective prey was not each other, hence, the significance of each team member! Within these six, each person¡¯s Spirit Power Field was extremely unique, some exceptionally strong, others clearly concealing their own Spirit Power Fields. Seizing the moment, Loren added, ¡°With us having Mechanic Diya, who fought fiercely with the Black Hunter and came out unscathed, and Elf Hunter Nancy, who once chased the Blue Beast, what is there to fear?¡± Chasing the Blue Beast! Fiercely fighting the Black Hunter and escaping unharmed! Diya and Nancy, upon hearing this, showed no change in expression, their faces cold. The group nodded at each other, recognizing each other¡¯s strength. A gathering of heroes! It seemed they were all top experts; this operation appeared very stable¡­ Diya thought quietly to himself. Gambler Loren continued, ¡°At present, capturing the Black Hunter seems easier than capturing a witch. Therefore, our goal is set to capture the Black Hunter, if no one objects.¡± The group exchanged glances, no objections raised. Immediately after, Loren silently took out a report, ¡°However, it¡¯s not just the Black Hunter; there¡¯s also the cold and cruel witch by his side. But, according to images left by the White Dove Newspaper, the witch has sustained very serious injuries. Therefore, if we want to capture the Black Hunter, we must dare to do it before the witch fully recovers; we might have only one month.¡± ¡°One month?¡± Grey Mouse leaned back, ¡°Don¡¯t talk about one month, even if you gave us two months, we wouldn¡¯t be able to capture the Black Hunter! The Black Hunter wears black hunter¡¯s clothes, his back completely covered with twisted tentacles. Unless he can disable some ability or state, he absolutely won¡¯t appear easily within our sight.¡± ¡°If he can disable it, then beneath that pitch-black shadow, there¡¯s a human face, but without knowing his appearance, we don¡¯t even have a target, how can we capture him?¡± Grey Mouse crossed his legs; they had no idea of the target¡¯s location, finding him blindly was like searching for a needle in the sea. However, at this moment, to his surprise, Gambler Loren silently took out a gold-edged vanity mirror from beneath his clothes. At the handle of the mirror was a white dove pattern. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And in an instant, everyone felt an extremely strong Lamp Phase aura from this mirror, a high-ranking Lamp Phase aura. Gambler Loren quietly said, ¡°Let me introduce, this is a taboo object, capable of tracking an enemy¡¯s location, but the premise is, we need something, some information, like the true appearance of the Black Hunter.¡± A Lamp Phase taboo object, really rare¡­ An muttered to himself. In the Witch Sea, Lamp Phase taboo objects were extremely rare. To capture the Black Hunter, the Magic Bullet family had already brought out a taboo object¡­ The corners of everyone¡¯s mouths curled into excited smiles. Continuing, Gambler Loren said, ¡°Of course, such tracking can be perceived by the intuition of a Light Seer, and also, to pinpoint a more specific location, we still need something, something related to the Black Hunter, like blood, hair, or even a piece of cloth from his clothes. I wonder, do any of you have it?¡± As he spoke, Gambler Loren¡¯s gaze fell on An and Diya. Chapter 468: 310 Mirror of Devouring Lies Chapter 468: Chapter 310 Mirror of Devouring Lies ¡°Footprints¡­¡± Gambler Loren gently ran his fingers over the mirror in his hand and continued to ask, ¡°A single footprint can only provide a quite vague range, the more detailed, the stronger the tracking ability of the mirror.¡± Diya, with his legs crossed, fell into reminiscence of the time he had battled with the Black Rock Mecha, where he might have left some blood traces. But in the scorching flames, those blood traces were severely damaged and hadn¡¯t been preserved. Gambler Loren looked towards the silent crowd and asked again, ¡°Anything else? Items carried by the other party, or anything they own can also work.¡± The crowd remained silent for a moment, although they were all powerful hunters, they couldn¡¯t compare in tracking abilities to those of the White Tower Federation¡¯s knowledge hunters. Items¡­ Nancy touched the Water Elf No. 3 in her hand and curiously asked, ¡°Can a person count as an item? Like, playthings, captives, slaves, or someone previously killed?¡± Gambler Loren countered, ¡°Are you talking about the Flower Witch?¡± Nancy shook her head, ¡°No, I might know the appearance of some slaves of the Black Hunter, assuming they are still alive.¡± Nancy stated quietly, currently, the traces of both White Tower Hunter and Chen Qi had completely vanished in this vast sea. If they were still alive, it was very likely they had become objects for the Black Hunter and the witch. After hearing this, everyone showed a slightly interested expression. Loren, with his slender fingers, gently tapped on the mirror, ¡°A slave, that¡¯s a good attempt, it can increase the probability significantly when there¡¯s no blood trace.¡± Nancy wrote down the appearance of Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter on paper and handed it to Loren. Diya also pulled out a photo of the footprint from his backpack card. Afterward, Loren organized all information about the Black Hunter, wrote it on a slip of paper, and placed the mirror against his chest. Under the glow of the candlelight, a shadowy figure faintly appeared in the mirror, the corners of the figure¡¯s mouth slightly raised, revealing a thirsty expression. People¡­ Nancy blinked, a trace of fear flickering in her eyes. Loren said quietly, ¡°This forbidden object, coming from the cracks of Lamp Phase, belongs to a living forbidden object. To make it track, you must allow it to ask a question.¡± ¡°One question?¡± Nancy showed a curious expression, ¡°What happens if you lie?¡± Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Your Spiritual Power will be in disarray for a day, and it will see through your lies.¡± Seeing through lies¡­ Nancy, with her right hand supporting her face, was particularly curious. Following that, the mirror in Loren¡¯s hand trembled slightly and said with a smile, ¡°Elf Hunter, it seems to have chosen you as the respondent. If you answer this question, I¡¯m willing to give you some rare herbs.¡± Spiritual Power in disarray for a day, not a very serious matter¡­ Nancy hesitated for a moment, then nodded, ¡°Ask away.¡± The mirror, now stained with bright red blood, ¡°What¡¯s your purpose in participating in this chase?¡± Such a simple question¡­ everyone shook their heads internally, they had thought the mirror would ask something more explosive. After hesitating for a while, Nancy said, ¡°No need to elaborate, of course, it¡¯s for the Legendary profession card, becoming a legend has been my dream since childhood.¡± The next second, on the mirror, a bright red ¡®NO¡¯ appeared. She¡¯s lying! The crowd instantly cast doubtful glances at her. This person¡¯s background is suspicious! Her purpose in capturing the Black Hunter, apparently not for the Legendary profession card, could she be an undercover, or have other ulterior motives! The crowd¡¯s gaze instantly became wary, could she be an undercover sent by the Black Hunter? Seeing this, Nancy explained in a panic, ¡°It¡¯s for seafood.¡± The semi-denial word appeared again! Her eyes widened, like a deadly serpent, she licked her tongue and said, ¡°It¡¯s to taste the flavor of the Black Hunter!¡± As soon as these words fell, the correct symbol finally appeared on the mirror, and at the same time, a faint curse silently took effect on her. ¡°???¡± Tasting the flavor of the Black Hunter¡­ the rest of the group looked at this hunter, who resembled an elf in appearance. Her purpose in joining this mission was to enjoy the Black Hunter? The group inhaled sharply, the Black Hunter was a pitch-black creature with multiple tentacles. That¡¯s a monster! Grey Mouse stretched out his hand, boldly joked, ¡°Miss, you really have a unique taste, are you from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom?¡± ¡°Exactly! Do you have any objections? Tell me honestly, do you have any objections? Watch out, I might take action!¡± Nancy¡¯s eyes flashed with anger, she glared at Grey Mouse venomously like a long snake. Taking action against me¡­ Grey Mouse pulled back his hand just extended and solemnly said, ¡°I have a wife.¡± Nancy broke out in a cold sweat, anxiously apologized, ¡°Utmost apologies, Grey Mouse, I just wanted to whip you with a whip and enjoy the look of the high and mighty president of the Hunter Association twisting his butt! I just wanted to play with you, wasn¡¯t really interested in you!¡± ¡°Wait, sorry, I just spoke the truth, you better not misunderstand.¡± Nancy froze for a moment, the entire person visibly dumbfounded. Where are her family¡¯s elegance and manners? Seeing this, Loren added, ¡°This mirror¡¯s side effect, ¡®seeing through lies,¡¯ is persistent, hmm, about three days¡­¡± Nancy put her hands together, showed a shy and apologetic expression, then smiled slightly, greeted Loren¡¯s entire family with the most vicious and filthy words from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. After the greetings, Loren quietly fed all the gathered information to the starving mirror. Chapter 469: 310 Mirror of Devouring Lies_2 Chapter 469: Chapter 310 Mirror of Devouring Lies_2 Afterward, he gently wrote down his purpose on the mirror with a pen: ¡°The Black Hunter¡¯s location.¡± Before their eyes, the scenery within the mirror vaguely began to change. Everyone watched the mirror intently. Within the mirror, there appeared a dusky twilight, and a scorched earth-colored small island. Then, the scene of the small island slowly enlarged until, finally, it settled beside a building of red bricks and a pastry shop beside the tall building. The crowd recognized the familiar scene before them. Wasn¡¯t this tall building their location? Could it be¡­ Diya¡¯s golden pupils suddenly constricted. ¡°There¡¯s a Black Hunter among us!¡± Diya stood up and hastily scanned the crowd with tense urgency. ¡°What! Could the Black Hunter have heard what I just said?¡± Nancy, who had intended to maintain her mysterious and aloof demeanor, couldn¡¯t help but chime in uncontrolled. Being with these bugs¡­ masters, could they truly capture the Black Hunter? An tried not to show the look of regarding them as fools, silently explaining: ¡°It seems that the Black Hunter has already discovered our actions and has been tracking us, while we were completely unaware.¡± ¡°Hmph¡­¡± Grey Mouse propped up his chin, his thoughts aligning with An¡¯s. They¡¯ve been tracking us¡­ aside from the gambler Loren, everyone else was taken aback. The gambler Loren lowered his head to look at the mirror once more. The scene within the mirror at this moment was focused intently on the pastry shop beside them. In that instant, everyone drew weapons, the hunt coming sooner than they had anticipated. ¡­ ¡­ Dusk, Scorched Earth Island, a sweet pastry shop. The round and plump pastry shop owner looked at the hooded patron before him and said with a tremble: ¡°What kind of pastry would you like, sir? I recommend the apple pie, the sponge cake, and the scorched earth jelly. These are our local specialties.¡± The shop owner urged the stranger to leave in his heart. He had seen many hunters disguising their identities, but for some reason, the black-clothed Hunter before him instilled a strong sense of fear. What does Fen like to eat? Never mind, don¡¯t overthink it, bring some for the Nearshore Dominator, too¡­ Chen Qi ran his forefinger lightly over the pastries displayed before him: ¡°I want them all.¡± ¡°All of them!¡± The round and plump owner moved skillfully to the door, flipped the ¡®Open¡¯ sign with a flick of his hand, then took out a large bag and packed the pastries into a big sack. These pastries are all quite expensive¡­ Chen Qi silently took out his backpack card, preparing to produce two Gold Coins. However, the moment he reached for the Gold Coins, an unimaginable chill pierced through his neck. Pain coursed through his brain and he faintly saw a horrifying scene. Within a dim world of grey skies and earth, six experts surrounded him amidst the roiling ocean waves. The fully armed Chen Qi, activating his Ember Touch, fighting one against six in the dusky sea, engaged in constant battle with them. Countless images flickered, more and more wounds marred his body, blood flowed incessantly, until finally, a person with white hair, wielding a magic wand, aimed it at his heart¡­ In her hands, it seemed to contain boundless energy. This limitless power erupted forth, piercing him through. A white light illuminated the world, ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi abruptly clutched at his chest, his Lamp Phase intuition warning him that his life was in severe peril. A Divination Master? Chen Qi suddenly thought of this special profession. This was a tracking ability. However, unlike that of a Blood Hunter, this divination-style tracking often alerted those with high spiritual sensitivity. I¡¯ve been tracked? Chen Qi casually tossed down two Gold Coins, then quickly stuffed the pastries into his backpack card, ready to flee. How far away is the other party? How close? Chen Qi constantly speculated in his heart. Soon, he silently turned his head to look toward the narrow wooden door of the pastry shop. However, the next moment, a blonde woman leisurely walked into the shop: ¡°Is the Black Hunter here?¡± The blonde woman swept her gaze across the interior of the pastry shop, which held only the frightened shop owner and no one else. Gambler Loren added: ¡°The information we possess is still insufficient to divine the Black Hunter¡¯s exact location. The place in the mirror is just a vague location; he may not necessarily be here but could be elsewhere on this island¡­¡± Gambler Loren shook the dice in his hands, the information they had was not enough to divine the Black Hunter¡¯s exact location. ¡°So it¡¯s just a matter of probability, huh? If we catch the Black Hunter, can I play with him for three minutes?¡± The Elf Hunter wiped the sweat from her forehead, then held her breath. She had hidden her spirit power field, so why was the shop owner in front of her so afraid? Creak! Creak! The sound of darkness breaking came from the rooftop! Two slender arms extended out of the darkness in the ceiling, grabbing her by the neck. ¡°In¡­¡± Before she could finish, Chen Qi suddenly lifted Nancy up and then, his arms ignited with dark flames, hurled her toward the pastry shop¡¯s doorway. Boom¡ª Nancy, like a high-speed missile, was thrown toward the outside, colliding with Diya with a massive boom. ¡°This feeling of being strangled by tentacles is really not bad! Don¡¯t worry, with me in front of you, I definitely won¡¯t get caught.¡± Lying on top of Diya, Nancy couldn¡¯t help but let out a bitter smile. Chen Qi made use of the Ember Touch, like a burning spider monster, climbed on the ceiling, then slowly looked outside the door. Outside, he saw several terrifying figures, along with Moonstone City¡¯s gambler Loren and the Hunter Association¡¯s Grey Mouse. Their gaze met Chen Qi¡¯s, who had also activated the Ember Touch state. Grey Mouse quietly took a step forward, his lips curving into a slight smile, S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What a surprise! Everyone, it looks like we need to check if there are any traces of witches around!¡± As Grey Mouse spoke, he continuously emitted a wriggling sensation as if numerous insects were hiding underneath his thick grey coat. Shadow Phase, mouse double. Then, on the same ceiling where Chen Qi was, shadows slowly converged into a pair of rough arms holding a syringe, silently targeting Chen Qi. ¡°Got him¡­¡± Shadow Person smiled slightly. Bang! Hanging upside down from the ceiling, Chen Qi silently grabbed the shadow¡¯s syringe-holding arm with his left hand, while the other hands of residual fire grabbed the body of the ¡®Shadow Person¡¯ and brutally snapped it. Crack! Viscous, disgusting black blood began dripping endlessly from above, staining their hair. Grey Mouse from the Black Mine City Hunter Association was him¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. Although the opponent was not a supernova, he was undoubtedly one of the fierce powers of Witch Sea, mastering many forbidden techniques. Now, thankfully, what he was facing was only a third-rank Grey Mouse. He wasn¡¯t just any third-rank transcendent; apart from the familiar Diya, they were all masters¡­ Chen Qi adjusted his position because he currently had too little information; he must quickly create some distance. Gambler Loren pulled out a small handgun, aiming it at him. Chen Qi slowly manipulated the Hand of Residual Fire to retreat; he had to create distance as fast as possible. The lucky revolver had only a one-in-six chance of firing a high-powered bullet! Gambler Loren pulled the trigger silently, smiling, ¡°Today¡¯s luck isn¡¯t bad.¡± Boom! The bullet from the revolver rapidly turned into a scorching beam of light, shot out at an unimaginable speed, and hit Chen Qi in the chest! The immense force of the shot blew the roof off the pastry shop! Chen Qi, with arms formed from six Dark Fire Hands into a shield, barely blocked the blow and stood on the roof, looking down at everything. ¡°How interesting¡­¡± Chen Qi moved his body and his twelve tentacles unfolded behind him, igniting with searing black fire, twisting into twelve Dark Fire Hands, like a terrifying spider-shaped Evil God, ¡°Hit by a lucky bullet, barely any movement was hindered, just as the rumors said¡­¡± Gambler Loren, head bowed, reloaded his bullets. Then, he asked softly, ¡°Any trace of the Witch nearby?¡± ¡°No.¡± Silver Mask, who was in charge of surveillance and had a very low presence, replied. To find the specific target on the first try with just a shoe print¡­ Gambler Loren lifted his head, his dark eyes subtly moving, fixating on the monster above the rooftop: ¡°Tell those useless navy to block all the ships; today, our luck, the six of us, is quite good.¡± Chapter 470: 311: The Hunt Chapter 470: Chapter 311: The Hunt ¡°Six people¡­¡± Chen Qi lowered his head, scanning the crowd below. Gambler Loren, Mechanic Diya, gardener Nancy, thief Grey Mouse, wearing the Silver Mask, the investigator¡­ And one more person? Chen Qi¡¯s right hand rested on the hilt at his waist. In the next second, a barely perceptible icy breath, like a thin needle, gently pierced the back of his neck. Behind! Chen Qi violently turned his head. However, as he turned, white strands of hair had already touched his face, a pair of icy blue eyes merely ten centimeters away. Moreover, a magic wand made of silver wood, with a blue crystal at its tip, was already aiming at the position of his chest, striking right at it. Mage An! An took a deep breath, opening his icy blue eyes and gently pushed the staff in her hand: ¡°Cannon!¡± In an instant, blue spiritual power traveled along the staff, gathering, transforming, and finally turning into a powerful spiral, then bursting from the top of the staff like a water jet breaking through steel! Boom! The Spiritual Power Cannon was the most basic magic technique for a mage. However, with a tremendous amount of spiritual power as support, this Spiritual Power Cannon was like a dazzling chariot of white light falling from the sky, smashing him towards the ground. Chen Qi blocked with both hands, his entire body kept retreating, his feet scraping violent sparks on the ground. This strike was not fatal, but it aimed to push him into the encirclement of the six people. Bang! Behind Chen Qi, six Hands of Residual Fire, like nails, dug into the rocky ground below him, withstanding the hit, stopping him in a safe spot. Then, he lifted his head to look at An on the rooftop. Amidst the surge of spiritual power, An floated slightly above the ground, holding her wand in her left hand, looking down at him from a height. And behind him, Gambler Loren was also reloading his bullets, aiming his gun at the back of his head. In the shadows at his feet, dark shadows twisted into a silent hand, stealthily, stealthily, winding around the arm at his waist. Nancy straightened her bloodied neck, then spat out a seed. Close combat mage An, along with the gambler¡¯s gun, and the thief Grey Mouse¡¯s Shadow Phase hand, as well as Nancy, a gardener adept at using plant attacks¡­ Unwittingly, the six of them had formed a tight encirclement. Chen Qi touched his chest; his arm felt slightly hot, the flesh concave. Without a doubt, An was the most troublesome, a mage who, under her extreme spiritual power, could still conceal her presence and launch highly effective strikes. He was already surrounded, and it was now dusk; the Lamp Keeper¡¯s passivity could not be utilized¡­ Chen Qi looked around. He could hear the uproar of Scorched Earth Town, himself like a monster fallen into a civilian town, just that this town had rather many ¡®police officers¡¯. Gambler Loren¡¯s thin and feeble face formed a smirk: ¡°Black Hunter, sir, you¡¯re out of luck, but we¡¯re not confident we can beat you without any injuries. Perhaps we can have a chat, play a little game?¡± He was buying time¡­ Chen Qi straightened up, the Dark Fire Hand pulling the knife from his waist, ready to draw it at any moment. Given the current situation, he had to choose the weakest point to break through. Gambler Loren¡¯s profession was that of a gambler, as a common Third Rank Dice Phase profession, it could improve the luck of all probabilistic items. And Gambler Loren is a typical Weapon Hunter whose every piece of equipment depends on chance, and as a hunter, with release activated, if he could touch that one percent of good fortune, he might even briefly battle with a legend. Grey Mouse¡¯s profession was Shadow Phase thief, able to manipulate shadows and master multiple ¡®mouse¡¯ duplicates, with strong fleeing and tracking abilities. As the president of the Hunter Association, he had many items; once entangled with him, it would be extremely difficult to break free. An¡¯s profession was that of a mage, and logically, she should be the easiest, most fragile unit to break through. However, her Spirit Power Field was, although still Third Rank in essence, currently like waves, echoing through Scorched Earth Town, forming an insurmountable wall. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This enormous spiritual power, like an ocean, was not something a Third Rank Transcendent should possess. Different from mages who improve their spiritual power through meditation, Magic Circuits, Skills, and spiritual power origin, An had a unique encounter that made her spiritual power far exceed that of an ordinary person. An clenched her Magic Wand once more, aiming at him she declared: ¡°Cannon!¡± Boom! An enormous amount of spiritual power poured out again! Chen Qi¡¯s figure blurred like a stream of shadow, avoiding the hit. ¡°The Hound Step¡¯s Instant Step!¡± Grey Mouse howled from a distance. Then, Chen Qi targeted the biggest gap within the encirclement, the Elf Hunter, gardener Nancy. Nancy was on the ground, already burying seeds in the soil. Gardeners were one of the strongest combat professions among Third Rank Flower Phases, their feature being the enhancement of control over all ¡®Extraordinary Plants¡¯ and cultivation ability. They could utilize Extraordinary Seeds to rapidly create a domain of Extraordinary Plants on the land. Once their domain was established, the final encirclement would be completely formed. Thump! Thump! Nancy cut her right hand with a knife, blood dropping onto the seeds on the rocky ground. The tiny seeds took root in the scorched earth, sprouted, grew, then broke through the soil, turning into huge flowers. Chapter 471: 311: Hunt_2 Chapter 471: Chapter 311: Hunt_2 ¡°Hold on, just a bit longer, and I¡¯ll be able to summon the vines of the Earth Mother Goddess to firmly entangle the Black Hunter and then torment him thoroughly.¡± Under the influence of the curse, Nancy bitterly smiled, uncontrollably revealing her entire plan. As a Support Hunter, she was unable to control her use of the ¡®Taunt¡¯ skill. ¡°Don¡¯t come over here!¡± Nancy, with tears in her eyes, added this after hearing her own words. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were unprepared; had they found me by chance?¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate; his figure, like dark lightning, dashed toward Nancy, who lay on the ground. Stepping forward Slash! As Chen Qi moved forward, he slashed, a black wave of fire followed the Sword Energy, turning Nancy¡¯s right hand and her blood into ashes instantaneously. Meanwhile, behind him, An, like an evil spirit, rushed to his back. A Mage chasing a warrior¡­ Chen Qi turned his head to look at An above him. An gripped the Crystal Staff with both hands and then swung it downwards: ¡°Slash!¡± Boom! A tremendous wave of Spiritual Power became a slashing wave, rushing toward Chen Qi¡¯s body, even blocking the advance of Dark Fire. At that moment, his body was struck as if by a giant hammer, huge booming sounds echoed in his head. It was the sound of bones breaking¡­ Chen Qi, having interrupted Nancy, was forced to withstand this attack. The injuries caused by his battle with the Dragon Tamer King, hadn¡¯t fully healed. Whoosh! In the roaring wind of Spiritual Power, An quickly returned to a combat stance, right hand gripping the staff tightly, condensing Spiritual Power. Above her right hand, a small Crack slowly opened, like a river and sea, continuously injecting Spiritual Power into the staff. Under this tremendous Spiritual Power, the special Crystal Wand even began to show signs of damage. The casting speed, the amount of Spiritual Power, they were nothing like a Mage¡­ Dark Fire Hands suddenly gripped Chen Qi¡¯s hands behind him, entwining around his arms like exoskeletons, forcibly posing him in a cross-slash stance. The unstoppable wave of Spiritual Power converged at the tip of the wand. In An¡¯s proud azure eyes, a hint of condescending disdain flashed: ¡°Activate the release, Black Hunter.¡± An¡¯s words gently stirred Chen Qi¡¯s desire, as well as his fear of this move. He had exposed too many weaknesses by slashing off Nancy¡¯s arm. Suddenly, a surge of unprecedented Spiritual Power seemed to permeate his body and brain. A prompt popped up. [You have digested part of the Moonlight Flower Sea Medicine, Physique +3, Inspiration +3, Agility +3, gained a Spiritual Power Burst, Inspiration Entranced State!] In this instant, Chen Qi felt as if his body was bathing in the ocean, a continuous flow of Spiritual Power surged throughout his body. His body seemed to be burning, desperately needing to release this tremendous Spiritual Power! Chen Qi grasped this moment of inspiration, and six Dark Fire Hands suddenly elongated, all six hands gripping the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Open Blade! Destructive blue flames lit up upon the long sword! In this instant, Chen Qi had already seen An¡¯s completed Skill and its weak spot. Black Wave Slash, Cutting All! Boom! Both of their moves simultaneously expelled at the same time! The clash of Spiritual Power and flames on the blades stirred up a huge wave of fire and dazzling white light over the town! Gambler Loren stood in the distance, watching the scene unfold, muttering: ¡°Truly two monsters.¡± Grey Mouse intently focused on the scene, the outcome of this move was crucial. With the seaside wind, the noisy wave of fire slowly dissipated. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± An gasped heavily, her right hand pressing against her chest, her chest burning with raging flames, blood dripping to the ground. Hit¡­ Chen Qi looked at An¡¯s disheveled appearance. Sometimes, moving about could better help digest Potions. Empowered by the Sage Level Potion, the slash he had swung just now was comparable to a release. However¡­ Chen Qi turned his head to look at his right shoulder. Pu-chi! Fresh blood spurted wildly from his right shoulder! ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± An looked towards her right palm, on which was not her own blood, but that of the Black Hunter. With this strike, she had obtained the blood of the Black Hunter. Then, she casually threw her left-hand staff onto the ground, allowing the blue flames to engulf it completely. Clap! Clap! Clap! ¡°Well done, An!¡± Gambler Loren couldn¡¯t help but applaud. ¡°Our preparations weren¡¯t sufficient¡­¡± An murmured. The chase had been too sudden; she hadn¡¯t been able to repair her magic wand or complete her meditation in advance. Moreover, her right hand trembled, the fine crack in it slowly, uncontrollably expanding. ¡°A bit of exercise after a meal isn¡¯t bad¡­¡± Chen Qi felt the overwhelming spiritual power in his body. The attack had been too sudden; he hadn¡¯t been fully prepared. An seemed to have developed a desire to retreat because of her condition. But Loren the gambler and Grey Mouse didn¡¯t want to end this battle. Even just to stall was a victory for them. Before An adjusted, ¡°We need to leave¡­¡± Chen Qi took a step backward, stepping on Nancy¡¯s arm. Suddenly, Nancy quickly grabbed a backpack card with her hand. A backpack card, yes, this trophy could be taken¡­ The Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi silently extended, ready to seize this gardener from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s backpack card. Suddenly, Nancy sobbingly said, ¡°Black Hunter, this backpack card is fake, it¡¯s filled with useless items, the real treasures¡­ are, are¡­ in the pouch around my waist¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Qi stopped his movements. What is this person talking about? A trap, temptation, deception, or is she out of her mind¡­ Chen Qi tilted his head in confusion. ¡°Black Hunter, can you pretend you heard nothing? If you did, I would thank you!¡± Nancy said in panic. She, she couldn¡¯t control herself from speaking her mind! ¡°I can.¡± Saying this, Chen Qi smiled slightly, and his Dark Fire Hand took both the backpack card and the pouch around her waist. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, goodbye¡­¡± Chen Qi fiercely kicked the wailing Nancy away and then sprinted full force toward the sea. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi blew a whistle. ¡°Chase!¡± Grey Mouse and Loren the gambler also launched their chase. Even if An couldn¡¯t help, as long as they could delay the Black Hunter until reinforcements arrived, they would ultimately win! Loren the gambler looked at the many ships on the sea. ¡°Stop him!¡± ¡°At your command!¡± The navy on the docks immediately sprang into action, firmly stationed next to the captain¡¯s quarters. The ships had already been taken over by the navy, and to prevent the Black Hunter from hijacking a ship, they had gone as far as to smash the fast boat¡¯s helm. The Black Hunter¡¯s only remaining option was to travel over the sea, and ultimately, traveling over the sea would lead to him being surrounded by the navy¡¯s fleet! As dusk fell, Chen Qi stepped over the sea and in the blink of an eye, ran across it. Loren the gambler and Grey Mouse also used sea travel, closely following the Black Hunter. Their speed was very fast; to be precise, they were faster than the Black Hunter. However, contrary to their expectations, the Black Hunter stopped in the next moment. Chen Qi turned around, sweeping his gaze over Loren the gambler and Grey Mouse. Currently, it seemed these people had a tracking item on him. Seeing this, Loren the gambler extended his hand, ¡°Black Hunter, won¡¯t you play a bit more?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s Dark Fire Hand also slowly retracted. Then, Chen Qi lifted his head and said quite leisurely, ¡°No, thanks.¡± ¡°The crew is cooking¡­¡± Loren the gambler pondered, the Black Hunter¡¯s tone unusually casual, as if he had already escaped their pervasive siege. On the docks of Scorched Earth Town, the cannons of many ships aimed at the hunter before them. But the next moment, an anomaly occurred. Suddenly, the sea beneath their feet started boiling, revealing an unprecedentedly massive silhouette. ¡°Fall back!¡± Grey Mouse urgently warned. Out of caution, Loren the gambler and Grey Mouse immediately put some distance between them. In the twilight¡¯s illumination, their gazes followed a black monster, rising upwards¡­ ¡°Goodbye, I still have to go back and cook for my crew.¡± Chen Qi stood atop the elevated Nearshore Dominator, saying leisurely. Chapter 472: 312: The Witchs Mysterious Plan Chapter 472: Chapter 312: The Witch¡¯s Mysterious Plan Nearshore Dominator¡¯s scales had gaps continuously oozing blood droplets, and its bell-like dragon eyes were filled with a murderous intent, as it was determined to devour the impudent creatures before it. ¡°Roar!¡± Nearshore Dominator let out the fierce roar of a beast, venting its rage upon the vast ocean. The scalding, blood-red aura painted the sea before them, causing the gambler Loren and Grey Mouse to step back. This was their first time on Witch Sea witnessing someone controlling a Sea Dragon, especially the extremely ferocious Nearshore Dominator! It seemed to have grown taller¡­ Chen Qi crouched down, touching the sharp and hard scales of Nearshore Dominator. In just one day, the Transcendent items in Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card had enhanced Nearshore Dominator more than he had imagined. And this was just from a single Blood King Snake¡¯s Heart. If it could digest all the items, Nearshore Dominator might possess the formidable strength akin to Black Light Dragon. On the vast ocean, Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Perception allowed him to sense the direction of everyone¡¯s Spiritual Power above the sea. On Loren¡¯s back, he could feel an intense Lamp Phase item. Chen Qi shifted his gaze away from the gambler Loren, and before leaving, he looked towards An on the dock. An, holding her chest, her hunter-like blue eyes, stared intently at him. Next time they met, he would have to stop An by any means¡­ Chen Qi snapped his fingers. The massive figure of Nearshore Dominator plunged into the sea, disappearing into the vast expanse of water. People on the dock stared in shock at this terrifying scene; without the navy¡¯s support, none dared to venture forward or even shout loudly. Only when the blood aura on the sea¡¯s surface dissipated did people dare to speak, recovering from their fright. ¡°Unprepared.¡± The gambler twirled his revolver in hand, then tucked it back into its holster. As one of this operation¡¯s leaders, he had not expected that they could capture Black Hunter at the first attempt. ¡°We missed an opportunity.¡± Gambler Loren walked back to the shore, concluding. An reached out to brush disordered white hair from her eyes, ¡°He hasn¡¯t used ¡®release¡¯ yet.¡± Not even forcing the other¡¯s release made this encirclement remotely an ¡°opportunity.¡± Gambler Loren furrowed his eyebrows, his face pinched with worry, ¡°It¡¯s unfortunate, if our luck had been good enough, our contact in the navy should have arrived earlier; with their help, even with his special Sea Dragon, we could have completely surrounded him.¡± He then forced a smile, ¡°Still, An, you managed to obtain Black Hunter¡¯s blood.¡± An lowered her head, looking at the blood in her hand. Though it was just a little, it was enough for the next track. To defeat Black Hunter, one must step into a new realm¡­ An felt the surging energy in her body. In this battle with Black Hunter, she could feel herself skirting the edge of danger, becoming more proficient in manipulating Spiritual Power. She had a faint feeling that even if she wasn¡¯t Transcendent, she was touching upon a brand-new realm. Either they would be completely wiped out, or Black Hunter would fall into their hands. An circulated her Spiritual Power, carefully sealing the two drops of blood. Loren once again took out his mirror, carefully caressing it, ¡°This mirror is borrowed, according to the original owner¡¯s instructions, we can¡¯t use it more than once a day, and there must be a ¡®participant¡¯ to bear the mirror¡¯s curse, otherwise¡­¡± Loren¡¯s mouth curled into a helpless smile. ¡°Borrowed¡­¡± Grey Mouse repeated this, breaking into a cold sweat. The rank of this mirror could very possibly be Grade B Crack, S-tier loot, or even a seal from a Grade A Crack. At Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, using such high-level items required the agreement of the three highest-ranking investigators and the Shell Country Imperial City¡¯s Forbidden Items Management Bureau. Additionally, if such an item were lost, it would immediately alert Shell Country¡¯s Debt Collectors, the retrievers. Such a precious item should not have appeared in hands of mere hunters! Grey Mouse cautiously inquired, ¡°If we lose this mirror, how would the owner deal with us?¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Gambler Loren¡¯s expression shifted slightly; his thin and lifeless face suddenly shone with excitement and brilliance, ¡°No, she probably won¡¯t be angry, probably not, she isn¡¯t the kind of person who frets over such things. However, her companions might care.¡± After speaking, Gambler Loren gazed out towards the distant sea, whisper-whispered, ¡°This is a high-stakes gamble.¡± ¡°High-stakes gamble¡­¡± The five people behind Gambler Loren glanced at his silhouette. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They fell into a brief silence, feeling an uneasy premonition that if they couldn¡¯t catch Black Hunter, the consequences would be unimaginable. An shook her head and quickly walked onto the dock. Black Hunter could tame the Nearshore Dominator, and his Spirit Power Field was already ample¡­ An stood on the dock, letting the sea breeze blow through her hair. Unconsciously, she remembered the Ice Witch¡¯s prophecy that when the tide comes, the deep sea humanoid monsters will descend upon this world. Missing even one would cause unforeseen, catastrophic disaster. The monsters must die. ¡°Perhaps, the next time, will be my only chance in this lifetime¡­¡± An looked towards the distant waves, clenching her hands. ¡­ ¡­ Near the great maelstrom, the habitat of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon. Chapter 473: 312 The Witchs Mysterious Plan_2 Chapter 473: Chapter 312 The Witch¡¯s Mysterious Plan_2 Chen Qi steered the Nearshore Dominator back from Scorched Earth Town. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi gasped heavily as his body underwent the effects of the ¡°Sage¡¯s Medicine,¡± growing hotter and hotter. Fen stood in the center of the island, gazing at the ground beneath her feet for a long time without shifting her eyes. Bree and the Water Elf, having repaired the ship, were resting in a corner of a ramshackle wooden hut in the middle of the island. Soon, he noticed the indentation in Chen Qi¡¯s chest and the blood-red wound on his shoulder. ¡°Were you pursued?¡± ¡°Yes, I encountered some troublesome matters.¡± Chen Qi tossed an apple pie from his backpack card to Bree. ¡°Fen¡­¡± Chen Qi said to Fen. ¡°I¡¯m thinking about our future plans¡­¡± Fen closed her eyes, speaking somewhat mysteriously. ¡°There¡¯s delicious dessert!¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi said cheerfully. Fen turned her head subconsciously, approached him calmly, and took an apple pie: ¡°Thinking requires sugar.¡± An excuse of a glutton¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself with a mental chuckle. Delicious! Fen, who hadn¡¯t had sweets in a long time, took the apple pie and nibbled on it bit by bit. Immediately after, she quickly shifted her gaze to the injuries on Chen Qi. Chen Qi shared the encounter with the Third Rank Hunters in Scorched Earth Town. ¡°Being hunted by six top-notch experts¡­¡± Bree crossed his arms, feeling a bone-chilling cold: ¡°Qi, you should seek some protection, either from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s shelter or from our Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s protection. Sadly, most of the time, our captain is off on adventures¡­¡± ¡°Six Third Rank Hunters of eminent life force¡­¡± Bree sighed deeply, trying to put himself in Chen Qi¡¯s shoes and finding no possibility of escape except for using the ¡°Captain Summoning Technique.¡± Chen Qi said quietly: ¡°Yes, especially Supernova An, she is stronger than I remembered.¡± An, known as ¡®An Aotian,¡¯ isn¡¯t so named without reason, aside from various face-slap plots and adventures, she also possesses certain special qualities that allow her to gain profound insights and reach a whole new realm in the face of near defeat! Chen Qi now had the confidence to beat An, provided it was a fair duel with full intelligence. Fen, however, displayed a worried expression, asking doubtfully: ¡°How did they find us? Did they use some kind of special relic?¡± ¡°Yes, a mirror associated with the Lamp Phase¡­¡± Chen Qi propped his chin in his hand. Atop the vast sea, his Deep Sea Affinity sensed something special emanating from Loren¡ªa mirror with the ability to track. ¡°A mirror associated with the Lamp Phase¡­¡± Fen looked puzzled. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi too showed a puzzled expression, as Fen seemed to know the origin of this relic. Fen explained: ¡°It seems one of the Witch Relics of the Lamp has been made into a mirror.¡± Witch Relics¡­ Chen Qi inquired further: ¡°Are you sure?¡± Fen shook her head, ultimately dismissing her own thought: ¡°It¡¯s unlikely, the Witch Relic of the Lamp Phase is in the hands of a top-tier Extraordinary Organization. My teacher once offered a large amount of extraordinary materials as a reward to borrow this relic, but in the end, the organization refused¡­¡± Given her teacher¡¯s status, she was unable to get the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s relic, let alone those Third Rank Hunters. ¡°This isn¡¯t necessarily the case¡­¡± Chen Qi mused silently. Above the Witch Sea, there¡¯s an incredibly powerful but extremely chaotic Extraordinary Organization known as the White Dove Newspaper. A troubled little blue flower appeared above Fen¡¯s head as she worried: ¡°If it truly is a Witch Relic, then even buying an anti-divination tool, or your inspiration being stronger than theirs, might not be enough to evade tracking.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s expression grew serious, and he clenched his teeth lightly. If they really held that relic, his predicament was far more troublesome than he imagined. I must head for the Witch Sea as soon as possible, seize the occupation card of the Deep Sea Hunter, and then advance to become a legend¡­ Chen Qi resolved internally. However, his preparations were currently inadequate. Fen¡¯s potion was not yet complete, and besides, he was unable to construct a sufficiently powerful ship in a short period of time. The most important thing was, even if all preparations were complete, for him and Fen to head to the Mist Sea, it was still far too dangerous. Unfortunately, they currently couldn¡¯t seek the help of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. But regardless, they had to move forward. They needed to speed up, to advance to legend as soon as possible¡­ Chen Qi pulled out the sea map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group and asked, ¡°Fen, when will your potion be complete? What raw materials do you still need?¡± To venture into the Mist Sea, a large quantity of Sage¡¯s Medicine was essential, and even with the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon Fruit, collecting other herbs would still require time. But there was no time to delay under the current circumstances, they needed to gather the herbs in the fastest, quickest way possible. Fen¡¯s lips curled up slightly as she sipped the tea handed to her by Water Elf No.2, ¡°As for acquiring the herbs, I¡¯ve already thought of a plan.¡± She extended her index finger and placed it on the sea map, at the trading spot frequently visited by people from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the Hundred Flowers Merchant Ship. On the Hundred Flowers Merchant Ship, rare herbs were traded, and at the same time, in this place, there were as many as twenty Third Rank Transcendents stationed. Also, the giant beasts ¡®Mountain Beasts¡¯ domesticated by the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom sheltered the entire Domain. Fen stood up, made a swinging motion with a magic wand, and said, ¡°This action is my plan!¡± The action of hitting someone on the back of the head was really practiced¡­ Chen Qi and Bree simultaneously showed expressions of shock, ¡°Witch, you¡¯re planning to rob the Hundred Flowers Merchant Ship?¡± If they wanted to gather a large amount of materials in the short term. Robbery was indeed a good idea, and besides, robbing the Hundred Flowers Merchant Ship possessed some danger for them, but it was not impossible¡­ Chen Qi silently pondered. However, they had already been firmly surrounded by the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group. If this continued, wouldn¡¯t they be making enemies of the whole world? Bree added, ¡°Of late, due to the abundant resources of the Crack Tide, the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom dispatched quite a few mysterious Transcendents to the Witch Sea. If we rob the Kingdom¡¯s ships, it¡¯s extremely dangerous¡­¡± Fen looked up and snorted coldly, ¡°Robbery?¡± ¡°You actually think I, the Witch, would come up with such a boring plan.¡± ¡°!!??¡± Chen Qi fell into thought. Could it be that Fen had a more secretive plan, possibly through a method of ¡®threatening¡¯? Bree took a deep breath as he recalled the legend of the Flower Witch. It was said that the Flower Witch, to obtain a herb from a Saint, implanted seeds in his wife and daughter. The wife and daughter, who had been planted with seeds, completely became the playthings of the Flower Witch. It was said that the Saint, upon seeing his wife and daughter played with by the Flower Witch, plunged into an indescribeable frenzy. However, to accomplish these manipulations, the difficulty was very high¡­ ¡°Ignorant, why would I use something as uninteresting and joyless as robbery.¡± ¡°Is that all you can think of?¡± Fen shook her head, clearly disappointed with the two of them. Then, she stood up, picked up her magic wand, and gently tapped the soil beneath her. ¡°My plan, the Witch¡¯s plan!¡± ¡°Is farming!¡± Afterwards, she held the magic wand like a hoe, making the motion of tilling the earth. Fen¡¯s hoeing motion was exceptionally standard, revealing that she was a professional master of farming. ¡°Farming¡­¡± Chen Qi blinked, momentarily shocked by Fen¡¯s idea. No, it was her arrogant expression that threw me off, something I should have thought of earlier¡­ Chen Qi criticized himself internally. Truly worthy of someone who will become the Vegetable Witch! Fen rubbed her nose, proudly stating, ¡°My Life Technique, besides being able to absorb the Life Energy of plants, can also accelerate the growth of plants.¡± ¡°Of course, this growth can¡¯t be applied to high-rank herbs, but with the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon Fruit, even without high-rank herbs, I can create Wise-Level potions.¡± ¡°And to acquire these herbs, all we need are seeds and a piece of fertile land. Under the effect of my Life Technique, in just ten nights, these seeds will become rare medicinal herbs.¡± She took out a green bottle filled with Life Essence and shook it. ¡°I¡¯ve inherited the knowledge of the Flower Witch and have quite some insights into farming.¡± ¡°Plus, with the brewing of the herbs, as long as we get the seeds, these manipulations will only need a month¡¯s time.¡± A month to complete all these preparations¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel at Fen¡¯s speed. Having finished explaining the series of manipulations, Fen walked over, patted Chen Qi on the shoulder twice, ¡°Once the potion is brewed, we¡¯ll head to the Mist Sea to look for the Deep Sea Hunter Occupation Card!¡± Afterward, she took the magic wand and, with the breeze blowing, handed Chen Qi a freshly made bottle of Sage¡¯s Medicine, unable to suppress a triumphant smile, ¡°Qi, for your advancement, I, the Witch, will assist you!¡± Chapter 474: 313: Yes, Captain Sir Chapter 474: Chapter 313: Yes, Captain Sir ¡°So, your plan is to find a merchant ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, buy seeds, and then cultivate medicinal herbs?¡± Chen Qi asked for confirmation. After her promotion, Fen could directly master the derivative skill of Life Affinity, ¡®Plant Rapid Cultivation.¡¯ It appeared that her inherited knowledge from the Flower Witch was deeper than he had imagined. Fen nodded: ¡°Yes, just the seeds are needed, not the mature plants or fertilizers.¡± It¡¯s not about robbing the merchant ship¡­ Chen Qi sighed inwardly, agreeing with Fen¡¯s plan. He now commanded ¡®Nearshore Dominator,¡¯ a type of high-speed vessel that could operate underwater. For most ships, even giant ones, it was an overwhelming blow. Relying on the Nearshore Dominator and with the cover of Water Elves, given his current capabilities, he could completely become a pirate who dominated a famous town on the Witch Sea. A single merchant ship from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom did not pose a problem in his view. However, for Fen, who had mastered ¡®Life Affinity,¡¯ buying seeds and then cultivating them indeed was a faster and more reliable method. When it came to farming, Fen proudly puffed out her chest. Fen was not only a foodie but also a witch with a soul for farming! Seeds¡­ Chen Qi suddenly remembered the seafood sister whose hand was just severed, and he took out her bag. Gardeners would purchase some combat-use ¡®Extraordinary Plants.¡¯ These plants, due to their special transcendent characteristics, could transform into professions with strong combat abilities in a very short time. Naturally, their occupational tasks also included cultivating and trimming beautiful plants, and they usually carried some seeds. Chen Qi opened the bag, inside, there indeed were many seeds. A reusable ¡®Cannibal Flower Seed,¡¯ along with numerous unrecognizable seeds, a book on ¡°Methods of Capturing Water Elves and Fire Elves,¡± a booklet on ¡°Extraordinary Cultivation Guide,¡± and some fabulously expensive minerals emitting a blue glow that were used as fertilizers. All were materials for cultivating plants. Chen Qi took out the ¡®Cannibal Flower Seed¡¯ as a weapon to enhance his terrestrial combat abilities and then handed the seed bag to Fen. ¡°A gardener¡¯s seed bag.¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Fen took the seeds with a puzzled look and blinked her eyes. She checked them and found that these seeds were all top-tier extraordinary plant seeds from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. Moreover, unless one had a pass from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, these seeds were unattainable. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Chen Qi asked quietly. Fen hesitated for a moment: ¡°It seems to be the seed bag of a noble, a noble from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡­¡± Is Nancy a noble¡­ Chen Qi mused inwardly, then continued to ask: ¡°Do you need any more seeds?¡± Fen smiled faintly: ¡°The seeds here are sufficient. Now, we just need to till the land and then plant them, it won¡¯t take much time.¡± This saved quite a bit of time¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief. This time in Scorched Earth Town, they had indeed made substantial gains. Let¡¯s put words into action, Fen took her magic wand and began tilling the land. For her, if Chen Qi could advance to Legend, their cooperation would enable them to genuinely contain the capability to recover Witch Relics. Bree, seeing this, made some simple farming tools. Then, Chen Qi whistled, summoning all six Water Elves. At the sound of his whistle, the Water Elves gathered. The Water Elves, using hoes custom-made by Bree, began to help Fen till the land. ¡°Heave-ho! Heave-ho!¡± Fen and the six Water Elves immersed themselves wholeheartedly in the process of tilling the land. Chen Qi then discussed the boat¡¯s matters with Bree. Presently, since Bree was not under pursuit and relying on his abilities, repairing the Ghost Ship within a month and acquiring a new type of small exploration ship was not impossible. Chen Qi planned to give Bree the forty million shell coins possibly obtained from ¡®Sea Lantern Design,¡¯ and the seven million shell coins from the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s backpack card, along with some sundry items he had, to buy materials, repair the Ghost Ship, and build a new small exploration ship. However, these funds were still far from enough. The Ghost Fire Engine of the Ghost Ship was severely damaged. Although he had a spare Ghost Fire Engine, this engine was not enough to start the Ghost Ship. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An engine capable of supporting Space Jump would cost at least fifty million shell coins, maybe even more. Fortunately, Bree himself was not short of money and didn¡¯t care about it much, though he used most of his funds for learning to forge Mecha and for his romance. He still had fifty million shell coins in savings. Chen Qi thought it over; if money was short later, the insufficient funds would only be obtainable from the pirates of Scorched Earth Town and some assignments from the Hunter Association. Besides that, he still had an important task, which was to pluck the White Sea Fruit from the chest of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon. However, just like the Ghost Fire Oil from the Ghost Fire Fish, the White Sea Fruit was also a weapon of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon. Once the White Sea Fruit was removed, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon would just become a useless dragon that could only loiter and wait for death. To take down the White Sea Fruit from the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, some skills were needed, such as feeding them bait while petting them, and snatching the White Sea Fruit away quickly as they basked in pleasure to instantly refine it! Overall, Fen and the Water Elves farmed, Bree worked on the ship, I need to cultivate the Nearshore Dominator, figure out a way to handle the proud Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, and gather intelligence from the Mist Sea¡­ Chen Qi briefly completed his planning. Then, he lifted his head and looked toward the distant sea. The Dragon Tamer King left behind a promise of ¡®will surely return,¡¯ hunters were tracking him, and the Blood Hunters of the Black Whale Group had not yet deployed¡­ Chen Qi gazed toward the distant sea, his body and Spiritual Power Perception were already strong enough, he must expedite his advancement to Legend. Chapter 475: 313: Yes, Captain Sir_2 Chapter 475: Chapter 313: Yes, Captain Sir_2 Thinking of this, Chen Qi gathered his strength and downed the potion Fen had given him in one gulp. ¡°So bitter¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ In the blink of an eye, a month had gone by. ¡°Heave ho! Heave ho!¡± The Water Elves, wearing farmer hats, held small sickles and placed freshly harvested medicinal herbs into small baskets, bouncing along to Fen¡¯s side. ¡°Heave ho! Heave ho! (Here you go!)¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Fen wiped the sweat from her forehead, took the herbs, and then sprinkled them into the Magic Potion Pot in front of her. Gurgle! Gurgle! A green Demonic Qi that resembled the screaming face of a person rose from the boiling Magic Potion Pot. With a baby-like terrifying scream, various herbs merged, turning into a thick green liquid. Afterward, she drew the thick potion from the Magic Potion Pot and placed it into a glass tube. ¡°Qi will be surprised after drinking this¡­¡± Fen hooked up a witch¡¯s smile. Then, a light breeze blew, and on the entire island, only her sigh could be heard. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Fen sighed. Days and months revolved, on this small island, Fen and the Water Elves word from dawn to dusk, dedicating all their time to concocting the witch¡¯s potions. Now, with the shared effort of Fen and the Water Elves, the desolate island, once full of weeds, was brimming with medicinal herbs and flowers. However, it had been a long time since she had seen Chen Qi and Bree. Bree had bid them farewell, following Chen Qi¡¯s instructions, he devoted himself entirely to repairing the ship and seeking a new energy engine. To gather more clues about the Mist Sea and prepare to set sail for it, Chen Qi had taken the Nearshore Dominator to other seas. Now, Fen had been on this small island for a full two weeks. During that time, she even knitted herself a deep green Witch Hat to match her Witch Long Skirt, embodying the perfect appearance of a witch. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Why haven¡¯t they come back yet?¡± Fen looked at the potion in her hands, which exuded a terrifying aura, and muttered resentfully to herself. However, suddenly, Water Elf One, holding a sickle, eyes shining with excitement, looked toward the shore. Boom! Boom! Fen turned her head curiously. Under the sunlight, a completely revamped Ghost Ship was advancing at full speed, slicing through the waves. This new Ghost Ship had been completely transformed, now equipped with a layer of new black steel armor, and the ship¡¯s bow had become sharper, much like a navy¡¯s ship-breaker. And at the ship¡¯s bow, Bree, wearing a grey engineer uniform and his face smeared with grease, waved at her. ¡°Long time no see, Miss Witch!¡± ¡°So, Bree has finally fixed the ship¡­¡± Fen responded listlessly. Under normal circumstances, it should have been Captain Chen Qi standing at the ship¡¯s bow. Suddenly, the calm sea was ripped apart by an invisible force, and a tremendous energy surged from beneath the waves, lifting enormous crests. Within those towering waves, a massive figure slowly emerged. It was not comparable to any ordinary marine creature but bore pitch-black, night sky-like scales, which glinted with a dim light. Between the scales, rolling red mist seeped out. Also, its dragon head was held high, its eyes red like blood stars from the abyss, its double rows of fangs were covered in the fresh blood of its prey, continuously exhaling hot and thick breaths! The ¡®ship lamp¡¯ on its head had also changed, resembling a blood jewel mounted on the dragon¡¯s head, exuding a murderous aura. The creature appearing here was none other than the fully-evolved Nearshore Dominator, having harnessed the resources of the Dragon Tamer King. With the boost from a massive amount of resources, the Nearshore Dominator had now completed its evolution! It had grown from its original twenty meters to an astonishing more than forty meters in this past month, its black scales even more robust, its biting force more powerful, and its speed in the water much faster. At the same time, it had also mastered the ¡®Dragon Cannon,¡¯ possessing a devastating move. ¡°¡­¡± Fen slowly lifted her head, atop of the ferocious dragon head of the Nearshore Dominator was the thoroughly drenched Chen Qi. At this moment, Chen Qi was not wearing his hunter¡¯s clothes but more casual attire. Chen Qi leapt from the dragon¡¯s head, smiling as he said: ¡°Long time no see, Fen, we are back.¡± ¡°Long time no see, both of you.¡± Fen gently turned around, showing off the medicine garden she and Water Elf had meticulously cultivated. ¡°Potion making seems very successful.¡± Chen Qi said. ¡°Yes¡­¡± Fen snapped her fingers. Soon, with tiny flowers in its hair and wearing a green Flower Witch Hat, Water Elf No.2 headed to the hut, took out a glass box filled with potions, and handed it to Chen Qi. ¡°Heave-ho! (Former master, all these are great stuff for replenishing the body!)¡± Former master, Water Elf No.2 had put on the Witch Hat and had completely become Fen¡¯s pet, no longer recognizing me¡­ Chen Qi crouched down slightly and took the potion box from Water Elf No.2¡¯s hands. Twenty bottles of ¡®Frenzy Blood,¡¯ a potion that could directly alter bones and flesh, even the heart¡¯s strength, greatly enhancing physical fitness, recovery ability, and strength for a short period, skyrocketing the body¡¯s combat capability to a critical point. Ten bottles of ¡®Black Mist Poison Antidote¡¯ that would help them effectively resist the attacks of the Mist Sea¡¯s black mist, while also guarding against most poisonous mists. Five bottles of ¡®Wind Elf Wind,¡¯ which could make the body feel as though it was bathing in a gentle breeze, gaining the protection of the wind god, massively increasing speed, transforming him into a man like the wind. One bottle of ¡°Light Sea Medicine,¡± which was recorded in the Deep Sea Diary, made from a small amount of Ghost Fire Oil, Lamp Moon Sea Fruit, and Sea Dragon Grass¡ªa special potion that could significantly enhance physical fitness and the growth of inspiration. It wouldn¡¯t take effect in a short period, but if taken over a long period, the body would undergo a qualitative change. A total of thirty-six bottles, each of a Sage¡¯s Medicine quality, although ¡®Hormone Growth¡¯ had lowered the potion quality somewhat. But with the special effects of ¡®Witch¡¯s Potion,¡¯ it required stronger and, of course, a few peculiar side effects. Nevertheless, these were top-tier potions that could greatly enhance his combat capabilities. A well-trained, powerful Third Rank Transcendent, after consuming these potions, could even fistfight with a normal Legend. ¡°Whoo whoo whoo¡­¡± From the distance, the cries of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons could be heard, as they ate their feed while pitifully looking towards Chen Qi. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi coughed guiltily twice. To make potions, the fifteen Lamp Moon Sea Dragons near this small island had already been stripped of their precious White Sea Fruit, leaving them with no ability to hunt and only able to survive on feed. Lamp Moon Sea Dragons were still too few, and White Sea Fruit took time to regrow. Why were there so few Lamp Moon Sea Dragons? Maybe I can find some special Enchanting Demon Medicine tailored to increase the bravery of Sea Dragons¡­ A bold idea formed in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. When he returned, it was crucial to enhance the fertility and nutrition of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons. The three exchanged brief pleasantries. Chen Qi took out a ¡®Mist Sea¡¯ sea map from his backpack card. This was a sea map of the Mist Sea that he had acquired on the black market, full of mists and giant whirlpools, changing terrain constantly, but having a map was also crucial. Chen Qi handed the recent newspapers and the sea map of the Mist Sea to Fen. In this past month, every day on the White Dove Times, there were news of wars, with battles between the Black Whale Group and the navy occurring daily. At the same time, more and more mysterious forces emerged, starting to compete for the resources of Grade B Cracks. In a meeting between the Black Death Doctor and the Sea God, the Sea God Pirate Group also suddenly changed their attitude, joining the war against the navy with all their might. Many important islands had been taken over by the Black Whale Group, and even the biggest city in the Crack Sea was nearly captured by the Sea God Pirate Group. The entire sea was in chaos. Besides this, Chen Qi¡¯s inspiration also sensed the ¡®double tracking¡¯ from the mirror. Fortunately, for Chen Qi, who had the Nearshore Dominator, these two trackings were useless. On the high seas, even if they discovered Chen Qi, they had no power to catch up with him. Chen Qi took a deep breath, looking at the undulating waves of the vast sea. His rate of advancement was fast, and his strength was not weak. But the chaotic scenes on the sea and the pursuit by the Hunter Group had only made Chen Qi¡¯s inner restlessness and thirst for power grow stronger and stronger. It was also time for him to advance to a Legend and step onto this chaotic sea stage to stir the tides! However, the three of them, plus six Water Elves, heading to the Mist Sea was also a crazy move. Under normal circumstances, exploring the Mist Sea would require a formation of a hundred people. Chen Qi packed up his things, put on his newly bought brown captain¡¯s hat, and, walking along the ship bow, shouted excitedly: ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, everything is ready, and it¡¯s time for us to embark on a new path.¡± Fen adjusted her Witch Hat, raised her head, smiled, and said: ¡°At your command, Captain.¡± Chapter 476: 314: Edge of the Mist Chapter 476: Chapter 314: Edge of the Mist ¡°Captain?¡± Chen Qi hadn¡¯t expected Fen to actually address him that way. Including Bree from the Ice Demon Pirate Group they frowned upon joining, his current ship had only three crew members in total. No, there were also six capable young sailors. When they departed, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon blinked its eyes, and under the sunlight, their silvery white bodies swam through the sea, emitting a farewell sound, like the chirping of birds. ¡°Farewell.¡± There were still many Lantern Fruits on this island, and, at the same time, Chen Qi had brought in a batch of high-end feed made from meat. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Nearshore Dominator picked up the bags of feed piled on the deck from the back of the ship, then swam to the leader of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons and gently placed the bags on the island. Then, black smoke, like molten lava, emitted from its black scales before it opened its mouth, took several hasty breaths, shook its tail as if showing off, and dove beneath the Ghost Ship. Snap! Snap! During the turn, the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s fiercely shaking tail slapped the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons¡¯ faces. A flash of anger crossed the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons¡¯ eyes, but, without the White Sea Fruit, they lacked the punch to retaliate. But it didn¡¯t matter, as long as they worked hard and grew new White Sea Fruits, they would be able to confront the arrogant big fool before them! The proud Lamp Moon Sea Dragons would never forget this humiliation and would soon transform their sorrow and anger into motivation for growth. This feed should be enough for the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons to do nothing but lie down and eat for a month, Chen Qi hoped that when he returned the number of Lamp Moon Sea Dragons would have increased¡­ Chen Qi smiled and then shouted, ¡°Set sail!¡± The Ghost Ship turned its bow, and the engines roared. ¡°Whew!¡± Fen stood by the ship¡¯s side, feeling the growing sea breeze as they set sail! With the blessing of the sea breeze, the Ghost Ship headed towards the edge of the Witch Sea, the land of the perpetual mist, the Mist Sea. Three days passed. ¡°We¡¯re almost there¡­¡± Chen Qi raised his head, looking towards the endless expanse of the sea before them. They had been sailing for three days, and surprisingly, this three-person ship had not encountered any dangers. At this moment, they only needed to look up to reach the boundary treasured in the hearts of countless adventurers of the Witch Sea, the embryonic form of the Mist Sea. In the distance, thick black mist enveloped the world, seeming infinitely high and deep, as if connecting the sky to the sea, blocking out the sun, with no end in sight. This black mist writhed unnaturally, and within that twisting mist, one seemed to see contorted, howling faces. And ahead of them was Edge Harbor, one of the closest harbors to the Mist Sea. Edge Harbor, only three kilometers from the Mist Sea. This was the perfect place to enter the Mist Sea, aside from the secret islands of the navy and the Black Whale Group. Although the Mist Sea was dangerous, known as the place of no return, ¡°treasure¡± always fascinated people. Before the Hunter Tide arrived, some crazy adventurers also deemed the Mist Sea as the land of Gold, as people who feared not death formed ship crews and ventured deep into this lightless sea, full of ruins and Cracks. Moreover, on this desolate land, some fugitives and Treasure Hunters gathered because few cared for such a wasteland. With the arrival of the Crack Tide, this place also became a hiding spot for many monsters. Chen Qi stopped the ship, turned to Fen and Bree, and said, ¡°Hide your Spirit Power Fields well. I¡¯m going to that small island to gather some information. Follow behind me and don¡¯t speak. I¡¯ll handle it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t speak¡­¡± Fen nodded and drank her prepared Spirit Power Concealing Potion. Chen Qi knew quite a bit about the Mist Sea, but he still needed to know some special information. Then, Chen Qi donned a hood to hide his face, leaped from the ship, and followed a scorched stone path into a bar. Bang! Chen Qi pushed the bar door open with force. Just as he had imagined¡­ Chen Qi cautiously scanned his surroundings, noticing broken bottles littering the floor and most of the Transcendents there were Third Rank Transcendents. Besides them, there were also some First Rank, Second Rank, Third Rank Transcendents, and some young girls and boys with the marks of crocodiles, black rabbits, and other tattoos on their exposed skin, as well as whip scars. Slave Traders, and they even dared to bind Third Rank Transcendents¡­ Chen Qi thought, finding it unexpected that there seemed to be a more vicious slave power on this peripheral island. Perhaps it was the Black-eyed Captain¡¯s mad actions, or maybe it was the Black Whale Group. The bartender Monroe, with half of his face scorched and hair bright red, fixed his gaze on the two people behind Chen Qi, and curiously asked, ¡°Selling goods?¡± Although both were wearing hoods, the deliciousness of their Spiritual Power suggested that the two behind him looked good¡­ The bar¡¯s patrons curiously sized them up while drinking. ¡°No, I need information.¡± Time was of the essence, so Chen Qi didn¡¯t beat around the bush and went straight to the point, ¡°I need the latest information on the ¡®monsters¡¯ at the edge of the Mist Sea, and I want to buy a compass!¡± The scariest part of the Mist Sea was the mist. And the biggest challenge of navigating the Mist Sea was the direction. Once inside the Mist Sea, one couldn¡¯t rely on daylight, stars, or the Red Moon for positioning, and the mist affected one¡¯s mind, so it was easy to get lost. In this case, the most convenient tool was a compass; according to legends, the great adventurer, the Edge Hunter, and the selfless traveler Carlos used his powerful Saint¡¯s Power to place a gigantic magnet spanning kilometers somewhere in the Deep Sea outside of the Mist Sea. SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 477: 314: Edge of the Mist_2 Chapter 477: Chapter 314: Edge of the Mist_2 Through this massive special magnet, people could find their way home in the shallows of the Mist Sea using a ¡°magnetic needle.¡± However, over the long years, these ¡°special magnetic needles¡± had been monopolized, becoming tools of profit for some individuals. Their prices were exorbitant. A mere magnetic needle could cost as much as one hundred thousand shell coins. Barkeeper Monroe grinned, revealing a dense row of teeth sharp as needles: ¡°Information plus the magnetic needle, twenty¡­¡± Two hundred thousand shell coins, truly an astronomical demand. Pressed for time, Chen Qi did not bother with chatter, sliding twenty Gold Coins across the counter. In order to repair the Ghost Ship and purchase premium feed for the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon for the month, he now had only three hundred thousand shell coins left on him. Barkeeper Monroe extended his bone-like hand, picked up a stack of papers, and said: ¡°According to the Disaster Messenger¡¯s survey from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, no major calamities or Crack collapses are expected in the shallows of the Mist Sea within the next twenty days.¡± ¡°However, the Ice Demon Pirate Group has been spotted in the Mist Sea before January, their purpose unknown, but it¡¯s highly likely they¡¯re after the Ice Witch again, as they always are for the Ice Witch.¡± ¡°Also, according to a mad adventurer, he saw a massive ship in the sea, built from black bones, resembling a city. The moment he saw the ship, a hole formed in his brain, and from that hole, white maggots incessantly squirmed out.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Also, recently there have been merchants with tentacles conducting business. Even those who are not Shell Phase Transcendents can exchange for rare items from them. But if you don¡¯t have the mysterious ancient currency, don¡¯t approach them at any cost. They do not welcome the penniless without ancient currency. In the Mist Sea, they can extinguish your lantern, unless you are a Lamp Keeper.¡± S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No bad weather, the main dangers were the deep-sea merchants and the bone-constructed giant ship. Deep-sea merchants weren¡¯t an issue¡­ Chen Qi quietly mused. In the Mist Sea, dangers lurked everywhere, but as long as one adhered to the rules and stayed rational, it wasn¡¯t so easy to perish. This was a necessary risk¡­ Chen Qi continued to inquire: ¡°The magnetic needle?¡± However, barkeeper Monroe extended his hand, covering the twenty Gold Coins on the countertop with a grin: ¡°Sir, you haven¡¯t paid yet.¡± ¡°??¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes held a touch of curiosity. Subsequently, barkeeper Monroe pointed to a battered sign in the corner of their bar. It read: ¡°This shop accepts only ¡®ancient currency.''¡± ¡°Customer, the twenty I mentioned refers to ancient currency.¡± Ancient currency, a special currency that Shell Phase Transcendents could obtain by completing tasks in the Mysterious Shop, had advantages over shell coins. The value of one piece of ancient currency was around one million shell coins, effectively inflating the price by a hundredfold! Then Monroe, nearly hysterical, said: ¡°Customer, do you know? In the Mist Sea, there is a great merchant who doesn¡¯t care about your identity or strength, only a living person is needed to exchange for one piece of ancient currency! A Third Rank for a hundred pieces!¡± ¡°You can pay with corpses and your companions, go to the Mist Sea, sacrifice our goods to it! Then we will waive your¡± Do I look so gentle, so easily bullied¡­ Chen Qi turned his head, scanning the surroundings. He saw that the Third Rank Transcendents inside the bar were all grinning as they stood up. Ten Third Ranks, plus twenty Second Ranks, hungry as a group of crocodiles, had been lying in wait for quite some time. Visible on their skin were exposed animal patterns, common among Moonstone City¡¯s gangs, and amongst them, he even recognized the familiar Black Rabbit. They must be one of Moonstone City¡¯s many gangs, influenced by the Witch Sea¡¯s cultivation of gu and by some mysterious entities in the Mist Sea. Chen Qi took a drink from his flask tied to his belt and said in an even tone: ¡°I have ancient currency.¡± ¡°You have ancient currency?¡± barkeeper Monroe was startled by this response. In the next moment, Chen Qi suddenly seized Monroe¡¯s head and smashed it downward! With a thunderous roar, Monroe¡¯s head was driven straight into the steel-made bar! Bones shattered, blood splattered! Under the powerful force of Chen Qi¡¯s right hand, Monroe, a Third Rank with malicious intent, had no chance to resist. With all his might, he strained to lift his head. Crack! Crack! Crack! The sound of bones breaking echoed! ¡°What are you doing! Charge! This is our territory, just like we killed those navy men, enslave these three and offer them to the Mist!¡± ¡°Charge!¡± Monroe roared, releasing the malice in his eyes with full force, using ¡°Malice Stimulate¡± to empower his comrades! However, in the next instant, a drop of blood from the ceiling fell upon his angry eye. The ceiling was dripping blood¡­ Monroe looked up, witnessing a terrifying scene before him. Dozens of indescribably slender arms sprouted from the back of the hunter they faced, those eerily twisted limbs, like one spear after another, stabbing at his charging brother. Their hearts had been pierced, their bodies nailed firmly to the wall and ceiling by these ¡®spears,¡¯ dripping with blood. Before death, they hadn¡¯t managed to make a single move, only leaving behind faces contorted in agony and screaming. The entire bar turned red with fresh blood and corpses in an instant. Except for the slaves cowering in the corner, all the slave traders who had tried to attack were thoroughly penetrated by the Dark Fire Hand. Then, the Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi gently opened a public small cabinet, took out ten ancient coins: ¡°I told you, I have ancient currency.¡± Chen Qi smirked slightly. He had no sympathy for these human traffickers. These past days, he had successfully absorbed the half bottle of Sage¡¯s Medicine given to him by Fen, his inspiration had increased by a total of 20 points, his strength by 20 points, and his agility by 15 points. Thanks to that half bottle of Sage¡¯s Medicine, compared to a month ago, his physical fitness had greatly improved. Now, controlling the Dark Fire Hand was as easy for him as eating and drinking. ¡°Let me go, I know the Black Death Doctor of the Black Whale Group, I can offer you¡­¡± Silence ensued! After disposing of things, Chen Qi disregarded Monroe¡¯s final cries, leaving his body to fall to the ground. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Fen inhaled deeply, eyeing the bloodstained clothes of Chen Qi and those dark arms retracting back into his heart. Bree seemed even more astonished; he always felt that Chen Qi¡¯s strength seemed to have risen again. In Bree¡¯s mind, Chen Qi had already surpassed Supernova An at this point. Click-clack! Click-clack! Chen Qi retracted all the Dark Fire Hands, then turned to the slaves trembling in the corner. The slaves huddled together, terrified that speaking a single word would have them impaled through the heart by those sinister arms, to be offered up to the monsters of the Witch Sea. Becoming a Deep Sea Hunter was a career that required a reputation to be upheld as a legend. Chen Qi thought it over; it was time for him to salvage his reputation. Saving these slaves might be a good choice. Otherwise, under the influence of the Witch Times, he truly faced becoming a freak with perverse tendencies for both torture and masochism. Chen Qi packed away the bar¡¯s props and money, including backpack cards, leaving enough for these slaves to return home and providing them with Healing Potions. Judging by the state of these slave traders, the number of monstrous traders in the shallows of the Mist Sea was probably even more than I anticipated¡­ Chen Qi made sure there were no loose ends before quickly departing from the place. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Fen.¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Fen nodded happily, and alongside Bree, followed towards the Ghost Ship on the vast sea. ¡°Qi, that scared me to death, glad you guys are strong!¡± Aboard the ship, Bree chuckled wryly; after that scene, he seemed to understand why his ever-obedient Captain Palu was so vehemently against him joining the adventure. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Fen touched her chest, being a legend, she was the most excited person on the ship at that moment. She vaguely remembered, even her unbeatable teacher would return from the Mist Sea not only with maniacal ¡®Deep Sea Humanoid Monsters¡¯ in tow but also with numerous new wounds. Deep Sea Humanoid Monsters¡­ Fen glanced at Chen Qi, suddenly realizing. Only now did Fen surprisingly notice that Chen Qi¡¯s ¡®career¡¯ was that of a Lamp Keeper, but the path he followed seemed somewhat off! Was this really the performance of the supportive career ¡®Lamp Keeper¡¯? ¡°Qi, you couldn¡¯t be¡­¡± Fen asked, curiously. However, before she could finish, a thick black fog enveloped her face. The ship once more set sail, they crossed the black seas, entering into the boundless Mist. Chapter 478: 315: Monster in the Mist Chapter 478: Chapter 315: Monster in the Mist The Ghost Ship sailed into the Mist Sea; thick black fog quietly rose from all around, enveloping the vessel. In the midst of the dense black fog, the whole world darkened in a flash, while the pitch-black waves silently passed by. ¡°Whew¡­¡± Fen¡¯s mind buzzed for a moment; suddenly, blood trickled from her nose, drip-dropping onto the deck. However, as she prepared to reach out and gently wipe her nose, she discovered that her arm had disappeared. Snap! Chen Qi patted Fen on the back, ¡°Don¡¯t use inspiration detection, and try to stay within the range of the light as much as possible, or you¡¯ll start hallucinating.¡± Chen Qi took out the Day Lantern and used the Fire Casting Skill to light the wick. The warm glow shone on Fen and Bree, bringing a strong sense of warmth, and their spirits, devoured by darkness, slowly recovered. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes showed no hint of emotion as he handed out two more lanterns to Fen and Bree, emphasizing, ¡°Also, don¡¯t use Spiritual Power Detection when your mental strength is low. When you gaze into the fog, the fog gazes back into you.¡± The black fog of the Mist Sea not only disrupted Spiritual Power Perception but held a strange energy that contaminated the detecting spiritual power, subsequently affecting the caster¡¯s mentality. Therefore, in the Mist Sea, it was best to avoid using Spiritual Power Detection as much as possible. At the same time, it was also vital to maintain one¡¯s own mental strength and sanity. ¡°Gazing back at me¡­¡± Fen took the lantern and swept through the surrounding dense fog. The thick fog rolled by, as if faces made of weeping bark were brushing past her. Fen muttered to herself, ¡°What if I detected these fogs?¡± ¡°You¡¯d go mad, maybe controlled by the fog, and end up a lunatic,¡± Chen Qi explained. The nature of the Mist Sea was the result of many collapsed Cracks, these distorted fractures overlapping, combined with the souls of countless adventurers, created this terrifying Forbidden Land. The Mist Sea was endlessly confusing; once lost within, one could be provoked into madness and then attack others. Without awakening, one could potentially become a monster. ¡°Turning into a lunatic¡­¡± Fen and Bree¡¯s bodies started to bristle with tiny bumps, their three-person team lacked a specialist to handle mental issues. Chen Qi added, ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much, the light of the lantern can restore your spirit. Even if you go mad, as long as you are shaken awake in time, you¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°Shaken awake¡­¡± Fen closed her eyes, nodding confidently, Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°It¡¯s highly unlikely that my spirit will falter¡­¡± Chen Qi continued, ¡°As long as one person loses their mind, the other two can awaken each other; under normal circumstances, all three won¡¯t go mad at the same time.¡± ¡°I see, don¡¯t worry, Qi, if you go mad, I¡¯ll knock some sense into you¡­¡± Fen crossed her arms and gave a firm nod, keeping a close watch on Chen Qi¡¯s retreating figure. ¡°If you guys go mad, I¡¯ll use my fists of steel to snap you out of it!¡± Bree chimed in, mentally preparing himself to take a beating. ¡°Be extremely careful.¡± Chen Qi slowed down the ship and hung the Day Lantern at the bow. In the Mist Sea, a small mishap could lead to insanity. Creak! Creak! Soon, below the ship, weird, baby-like sounds started to bang against the hull. ¡°There¡¯s a deep sea monster approaching¡­¡± Drawing on the light of the Day Lantern, Chen Qi peered down toward the bottom of the ship. Alongside the boat were pitch-black, grotesquely ugly big-headed fish. Although these Sea Beasts were drawing attention and offered a degree of protection¡­ Chen Qi didn¡¯t drive them away. He took out the sea map and compass, adjusting the ship¡¯s direction, heading towards the ¡®Lighthouse.¡¯ Then he unfolded the sea map: ¡°In about two hours, we should reach the Deep Sea Hunters¡¯ treasure location, an abandoned lighthouse. If all goes well, we¡¯ll leave this place in four hours.¡± Four hours? The Deep Sea Hunters¡¯ treasure site? Bree suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold. Typically, Deep Sea Hunters would set challenges around their treasures¡­ This was not a Hunter who would hand over a treasure for nothing. Chen Qi harbored a similar thought. But this treasure was a Legendary profession card meant for Third Rank adventurers, so it couldn¡¯t possibly be ¡®legendary difficulty.¡¯ Chen Qi thought to himself. However, the specifics would only be known once they arrived at the lighthouse. Once Fen and Bree had adjusted to the fog mentally, Chen Qi increased the ship¡¯s speed. Yet, in an instant, another chill passed through his neck. Chen Qi blinked, recognizing the familiar sensation of being tracked. He could vaguely see Gambler Loren, using the Quick Shooting Skill, aiming at his head, and An¡¯s elbow strike hitting his chest. It was the previous Hunter Group; they hadn¡¯t given up on tracking me. Or were they ready? This was the Mist Sea; they dared to track me into the Mist Sea. Unlike other places, the Mist Sea held numerous adventures, and Chen Qi knew it intimately. Let them come after me if they dare; just in time to put an end to all this! Under the shine of the Day Lantern, the light in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes grew as the ship ventured deeper into the Mist Sea. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! The Ghost Ship had been sailing for a while. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Bree gasped for air, black blood seeping from the corners of his eyes. In the black fog, he felt a sense of deprivation that sparked fear in his heart, making him feel as if he were falling into the sea, running out of oxygen, losing his senses, and experiencing a slight choking sensation as if drowning. Chapter 479: 315: Monster in the Mist_2 Chapter 479: Chapter 315: Monster in the Mist_2 ¡°How much longer?¡± Bree asked. As a mechanic who practiced mid-level meditation techniques, he was already finding it difficult to bear the unsettling sensation of the fog. ¡°How much longer, I always feel like¡ª¡± Fen also added. Her meditation technique was strong, and her spiritual power origin was of legendary status; however, the strange fish that kept surging towards the ship, along with the thick fog in the distance, were igniting unrest in her heart. She always felt like there were eyes watching them from within the dark fog. However, she was unable to use Spiritual Power Detection and could only confirm the situation with her eyes. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So cold¡­ Fen hugged her body tightly. Under the influence of the black fog, small black blossoms were blooming across her skin. Even the ordinarily fearless Water Elf was frightened by the black fog. Chen Qi took off his captain¡¯s coat and handed it to Fen. Then, like an experienced captain, he took down the Day Lantern from the ship bow: ¡°Calm down, we¡¯ve arrived¡­¡± Arrived? A flicker of confusion passed through Fen¡¯s eyes. Amidst the dense fog, it was hard to discern anything in the distance. How did he know? ¡°My spirit can withstand these contaminated spiritual forces¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath and explained. Once darkness fell, his spiritual value wouldn¡¯t drop below a safe threshold due to the Lamp Keeper¡¯s passive effect; hence, he could now use Spiritual Power Detection to probe his surroundings. Bang! The Ghost Ship crashed onto the small island. The three of them, carrying lanterns, arrived on the island from the ship. The darkness brought fear, and apart from Chen Qi, Bree and Fen were both extremely cautious, fearing their own noises might awaken unknown monsters in the Mist Sea. The lighthouse on this island, abandoned for a century, rose before them, built of stone bricks and reaching a height of fifty meters. However, this lighthouse that once guided seafarers was now also enshrouded in thick fog. Chen Qi turned his head and looked towards a corner of the island. In the corner of the island, one could see some white bones, and on those bones, dark shell bugs were crawling out, scurrying away in haste. If it was treasure buried by a Deep Sea Hunter, then it should not be difficult to find. All treasures of Deep Sea Hunters had one thing in common; they would set up a special ¡°safety line¡± to warn adventurers. It should be inside the lighthouse¡­ Chen Qi held his breath and led the way to the lighthouse. Sigh¡­ The flickering lantern light cast eerie shadows as the sinister wind blew. Moreover, they could faintly hear human cries for help. ¡°Wakuvakuvaku (Scared!)¡± The other five Water Elves huddled in front of their strong number one leader, shivering fiercely. A useless bunch¡­ Bree stood tall and gave himself a thumbs-up: ¡°Water Elves, follow me. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll protect you.¡± The Water Elves looked at Bree and shivered even more violently! ¡°¡­¡± Seeing the trembling Water Elves, Bree smiled wryly, and himself trembled for a moment. With careful steps, Chen Qi reached the base of the lighthouse and stood before the great door. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Continuous panting came from inside the lighthouse. At the same time, Chen Qi saw ¡®cracks¡¯ carved with a knife on the ground at his feet. This was the ¡®safety warning line¡¯ set by the Deep Sea Hunters; opening the door would mean breaking the safety line. ¡°Fen, keep an eye on the sea behind us¡­¡± Chen Qi said cautiously. ¡°Okay.¡± Fen nodded and took out a potion to drink. Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate either, drinking Wind Elf Medicine to enhance his agility. A slight breeze began to swirl around his skin. After Fen finished her potion, she took out her magic wand and aimed it at the sea. Though she couldn¡¯t use Spiritual Power Detection, her intuition told her something was about to emerge from the sea. Bree stayed with the Water Elves, watching the sea to prevent a surprise attack. In such a Mist Sea, no one knew when or where twisted monsters might appear. Chen Qi held the Day Lantern in his left hand and pushed forward with his right, shoving open the heavy door of the Lighthouse. Creak, creak¡ª The light of the Day Lantern slowly penetrated the Lighthouse. Chen Qi, using the light, peered inside. ¡°You are¡­¡± Inside, a man, his body wrapped in bandages and covered in blood, stretched out his hand, his pupils rapidly contracting from not having seen strong light for so long, like a light-fearing bug, continuously backing away. Why would there be someone inside the Mist Sea Lighthouse? Seeing this, Bree prepared to draw his gun to shoot. Chen Qi extended his hand and said, ¡°Don¡¯t look at him, Fen, Bree, watch your backs¡­¡± Chen Qi, holding the Day Lantern, looked at the man continuously backing away in front of him. In the Mist Sea, it was best not to directly attack any individuals. The man was wearing the latest uniform of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, and it was very likely that he was an investigator. At the same time, it seemed he was someone Chen Qi knew. The man had rough hair, rather like the investigator Jige that he had encountered in the Deep Sea Titan Land. Within the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, there were some special items that could allow their investigators to survive a few more days in the high-pressure environment of the Mist Sea. Next to him, there were also some breadcrumbs. Chen Qi took a deep breath and asked, ¡°Name?¡± ¡°The newly established Mist Sea Investigator Team Two, Jige, you¡­ you are sea¡­ navy¡­ navy, right?¡± He covered his eyes from the blinding light of the lantern while curling up, apparently having developed a stutter from not speaking for a long time. An investigator had suffered an accident and been trapped here. Chen Qi used his spiritual power to detect his surroundings, confirming there were no enemies, then continued to ask, ¡°What happened to you?¡± Jige became accustomed to the light, slowly lowered his bony hand, and in a shaky voice, not sure of the identity of the person in front of him, said, ¡°We were ordered by the organization to investigate the Ghost Ship, but, along the way, all of our teammates were killed by something with pitch-black tentacles¡­¡± ¡°On the ship, something made our teammates turn on each other, and then, after their deaths, they became coins¡­¡± Becoming coins¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with an unbelievable horror. This person, this person was unexpectedly¡­ A normal living person. To his surprise, the information about the person in front of him was basically consistent with what he had gathered. The coin pointed to the Deep Sea Merchant¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel shocked. Normally, an investigator who survived in such a place would, after a few words, put on a performance and transform into a monster! Jige¡¯s eyes also flashed with the same shock as Chen Qi¡¯s, trembling as he continued, ¡°Amidst the deafening sound of war drums, the creature backed away, and I gathered the courage to jump into the sea. I was very lucky, not to be swallowed by the great sea of the Mist Sea, and to reach this island¡­ surviving on the Spirit Stabilizers given by the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, hoping for reinforcements from the bureau¡­¡± Did he arrive at this small island by chance? Chen Qi looked toward Jige¡¯s feet. At the bottom of his feet, one could vaguely make out an ¡®X¡¯ mark symbolizing a treasure location. Jige asked, ¡°Are you an investigator?¡± Chen Qi slowly pulled out the long knife from his waist, his face expressionless as he said, ¡°No, I am a Hunter.¡± From the Hunter Association¡­ Jige shuddered. He wasn¡¯t concerned about the high rescue fees of the Hunter Association, but was afraid that the other party, like himself, would meet their end in this vast sea. Jige took a deep breath, finally raising his head and, borrowing the light from the lantern, slowly lifted his right hand, extending his bloodied finger: ¡°Hunter, behind you¡­¡± Behind¡­ Chen Qi turned his head. At that moment, Fen anxiously walked over, hurriedly placing her hand on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder: ¡°Something¡¯s not right! In the fog, in the fog there¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°In the fog there¡¯s what?¡± At the next instant, Fen¡¯s mouth curled into a smile, and flowers began to bloom continuously over her skin, turning into one blood-red blossom after another. In that moment, Fen was like a monstrous flower, dripping with blood all over. Then, a thick black fog covered her face. Within the black fog, ¡®Fen¡¯ smiled slightly and said, ¡°There¡¯s me¡­¡± Chapter 480: 316: Desire Mist Chapter 480: Chapter 316: Desire Mist Swish! Fen raised her slender right hand, striking towards Chen Qi. Chen Qi quickly drew his sword, holding it horizontally in front of him in a Bounce Back posture. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! Fen¡¯s fragile right palm hit the blade, and bright red blood dripped from her fair skin to the ground, transforming into one Blood Flower after another. ¡°Ugh, ugh, ugh¡­¡± Fen gasped heavily, her Blood Flower Disease growing uncontrollably. ¡°Fen¡­¡± Chen Qi inquired. However, the black fog on Fen¡¯s face showed no change, instead curling into a sinister smile at the corner of her mouth, with the blood-colored flowers on her body growing darker. Chen Qi took a step back, observing Fen¡¯s condition. The situation before him was quite troublesome. The Blood Flower Disease was a powerful affliction rooted in the heart, the spiritual power origin, much like a curse. The black fog of the Mist Sea could give rise to hallucinations, madness, and ultimately, a transformation into a Mutant. If Fen couldn¡¯t control herself, it was very likely that she would turn into a monstrous Flower Phase covered in flowers. Blood Flower Disease, hallucinations, fog, and clear signs of rage¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath, guarding against Fen¡¯s attacks while searching for the hidden enemy. This black fog is abnormal! Normally, even under the influence of the black fog, a Fourth Rank Legend wouldn¡¯t so easily fall into madness or display such pronounced ¡®mutation and insanity.¡¯ Suddenly, from within the black fog a kilometer away, a faint illusory laugh was heard: ¡°Three thousand.¡± Chen Qi immediately turned his head towards the direction of the voice. In the thick black fog, there seemed to be a figure standing on a small wooden boat, rowing with a wooden paddle. The next second, as the black fog slowly dispersed, a pair of bright red eyes appeared from the fog, looking towards Jige inside the Lighthouse, once again emitting a trace of a contemptuous laugh: ¡°Eighty.¡± ¡°Eighty, eighty¡­¡± The moment he heard the number, Jige roared in alarm, retreating continuously and even began to slam into the walls in his immense fear! ¡°What is that monster in the black fog saying!! Can it awaken the Flower Witch!!!¡± Bree yelled, moving the Water Elf to the front for protection. The black fog severely impaired Spiritual Power Detection, and Chen Qi could only observe his surroundings. The distant monster was stating numbers, with much composure, steering a small wooden boat. Also, on that small boat, faint light from an oil lamp could be seen. He too feared the sea waters of the Mist Sea, feared the monsters in the dark night, proving that the other party was human¡­ Chen Qi made a rough guess in his mind. If the other was a Legend, they would most likely launch an attack directly. As expected, there was a very high probability that the other party was the ¡®Deep Sea Merchant,¡¯ a crazed special Transcendent, as described in the intelligence. Using a special ¡®black fog¡¯ to lure enemies, then using ¡®enemies¡¯ to create chaos, was a common trick of the Deep Sea Merchant. In a head-on duel, Chen Qi was confident he could defeat the Deep Sea Merchant. But the trouble now lay in the fact that the strongest member of their team ¨C the Pharmacist, the Controller, the Legend ¨C had fallen into madness. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Fen gasped heavily, then, after a light chuckle, she completely spiraled into a state of madness. Swish! She¡¯s coming¡­ Chen Qi prepared for counterattack. In the next instant, Fen smiled again and reached out her hand. However, this time it wasn¡¯t a strike, more like a mother¡¯s caress, gently stroking¡­ Bang! Chen Qi immediately positioned his sword in front of his chest. Fen¡¯s movement didn¡¯t change. Her palm carried almost no strength but brought with it a few bright red petals. The petals lightly fell on his face, and the moment they touched, Chen Qi¡¯s right cheek cracked like fissured skin, dripping drop by drop to the ground. Bang! Chen Qi suddenly felt a wave of weakness, as if he had experienced unending labor in an instant, and all the energy of his body was being sucked away, leaving him to the mercy of others¡­ The Flower Witch¡¯s ability could manipulate the energy of ¡®life.¡¯ In that brief moment, Chen Qi was completely immobilized, like a lamb to the slaughter. Fen reached out her hand, slowly placing it upon Chen Qi¡¯s bleeding cheek, and licked her bright red tongue. ¡°I¡¯ll eat you¡­¡± A gentle mutation of the Flower Phase¡­ Chen Qi realized. Not all mutations led to violence; there were also ¡®loss of rationality¡¯ yet comparatively gentle states. Chen Qi stepped back, quickly recovering from the brief enervation of life-force draining and creating some distance. Fen hadn¡¯t completely succumbed to rage but was in a ¡®gentle¡¯ state, meaning that he could seek an opportunity to restrain her. The next second, Fen, her body covered in Blood Flowers, looked up like a Blood Clan member thirsty for blood, placed her finger stained with Chen Qi¡¯s blood in her mouth, and licked it. Then, she tilted her head, twisted her neck, and stared at Chen Qi, appearing to crave even more blood. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Craving blood and spiritual power¡­ Chen Qi roughly sorted out Fen¡¯s condition and formulated a plan in his mind. Fen quickened her pace, gracefully approaching Chen Qi step by step. She reached out her right hand towards Chen Qi again, intending to touch his chest with her index finger. Bang! Chen Qi blocked the finger with his sword, and deep blue flames ignited on both ends of the blade. This time, the deep blue flames successfully repelled Fen¡¯s petals. Her speed wasn¡¯t fast¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. Given the situation, he was confident he could beat Fen into consciousness. However, suddenly, that familiar laugh from the black fog came again. That voice slowly said: ¡°Fifty.¡± This time was different from the previous times; this time, the voice was eerily close, only fifty meters away from him! Chapter 481: 316 Desire Mist_2 Chapter 481: Chapter 316 Desire Mist_2 Chen Qi quickly moved away, looking toward the shore. Bang! In the dense black fog, a small wooden boat rested upon this desolate Lighthouse Island. A pair of boots covered in seaweed stepped out of the fog and onto the land. At that moment, Chen Qi finally saw the full appearance of this ¡°enemy in the dark.¡± It was a tall man with sunken eyes, disheveled long hair like seaweed, and dressed in the elegant clothes of a merchant, though the clothing was already rotten, revealing skin littered with countless festering holes. But most importantly, a gigantic golden toad with its lower half as a tail was entwining around his body. The toad, like a python, was tightly wrapped around his waist, its gigantic golden head resting on his shoulder. This was¡­ Bree was completely paralyzed by fear, and lacking spiritual power perception, he even felt that the person in front of him was more enormous and more terrifying than the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s Black Thunder Dragon King. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What are you exactly?¡± Bree asked nervously, his steel right arm already flaring up with a searing aura. The merchant ignored Bree and carried a fresh corpse in his left hand, which quickly shrunk and condensed in his hand, eventually becoming a meaty coin with bloody fur, engraved on the coin was a twisted human face and the number ¡°50.¡± Then, he bent his hand, lifted the coin, and the golden toad on his shoulder, spotting this, opened its mouth wide and devoured the meaty coin with bloody fur. ¡°¡­¡± Bree, struck dumb by the scene before him in the dense black fog, felt as if he saw his own head being stamped onto a coin. The merchant ignored Bree and shifted his gaze to Chen Qi, who had moved away. He looked at Chen Qi, raised his neck, and declared in a loud voice, ¡°Two hundred fifty!¡± This fellow, the Mist Merchant¡­ Chen Qi hesitated no longer, flames of dark fire ignited behind him, ready to initiate Ember Touch. The Mist Merchant, a classic BOSS of the Mist Sea, is an extremely terrifying and disgusting creature. Chen Qi remembered some information about him. This was a BOSS closely related to An, who had once pushed An Aotian to desperation; in the end, if An hadn¡¯t spontaneously mastered the domain maneuver, he wouldn¡¯t have defeated this creature. Prior to this, he had also been the nightmare of the Mist Sea, turning countless people into coins to complete his twisted, crazed ritual of trading with the Evil God. Powerful, distorted, living in the Mist Sea, a horrifying merchant with black blood flowing in his veins. Even in the Mist Sea, if a Legend was not cautious, they might also perish by his hand. He was the most powerful ¡®merchant¡¯ in the Mist Sea, even stronger than all the ¡®Deep Sea Merchants¡¯ of the Sea God Pirate Group. Moreover, he liked to see everyone and assess the value of their lives. Two hundred fifty was the valuation this merchant had given him. Seeing Bree¡¯s horrified face, the Mist Merchant drew a longsword from the toad¡¯s mouth on his shoulder. Residual Fire Blossom! Chen Qi held nothing back, took an Instant Step, and flashed in front of the Mist Merchant. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to take care of your little girlfriend?¡± The Mist Merchant¡¯s mouth curled into a slight smile, easily blocking the slash. Then, he turned his head, looking toward Fen who was out of control on the island: ¡°On this island, patients with severe diseases will quickly develop malignant mutations and ultimately turn into monsters¡­¡± ¡°Under my ¡®Desire Mist¡¯, if you neglect him, coupled with the curse of Lighthouse Island, a Legend will turn into an unimaginable monster¡­¡± The Mist Merchant placed the longsword on his shoulder and said coldly. Curse, Desire Mist¡­ Chen Qi was immensely surprised. According to the Mist Merchant, the reason Fen turned out this way was a combined effect of his attacks, the black fog, and his object of desire. Fen looked at Chen Qi, bit his finger, and more and more fresh flower blossoms appeared on his skin, getting longer and taller! He must deal with both the Mist Merchant and Fen¡¯s situation! The next moment, Chen Qi, like a blast of wind, flashed to the Mist Merchant¡¯s right side. ¡°Useless¡­¡± The Mist Merchant offhandedly spoke and thrust his longsword at Chen Qi. Puchi! Despite the searing heat when he thrust, he completely missed! He had only hit an afterimage! What speed! The Mist Merchant swiftly turned his head. Chop! With both hands holding the sword, Chen Qi delivered a chopping strike toward the Mist Merchant. Interesting¡­ The Mist Merchant¡¯s arm was slashed, spurting dark red blood, and immediately afterward, scorching deep blue fire followed on his heels! The next second, the golden toad on his right shoulder violently spat out black water, extinguishing the fire on his arm. Bang! Chen Qi did not give his opponent time to recover. Having taken the Sage-level ¡°Wind Elf Medicine,¡± all his attacks were now like afterimages, hard to catch! The Mist Merchant was indeed powerful, he even defeated An Aotian, pushing him to the brink! However, at this moment, Chen Qi already possessed the strength to contend with legends. Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash! Chen Qi did not hesitate and continuously used the Black Wave Battle, pouring scorching sword energy onto the Mist Merchant before him. A large amount of black blood burst from the Mist Merchant¡¯s body, even the golden toad on him let out a pained cry. However, at this moment, the heavily injured Mist Merchant, instead of showing fear, unexpectedly revealed a smile. Inside the Mist Sea, Spiritual Power Perception was useless, which meant it was easy to be ambushed, backstabbed! ¡°Desire Mist, activate¡­¡± The Mist Merchant revealed a fang-like smile, calmly anticipating the performance to come. Under the state of Blood Flower Aberration, Fen had quietly reached Chen Qi¡¯s back and stretched out her hand toward him. A mad legend, a witch stimulated by the Desire Mist, this was the Mist Merchant¡¯s trump card for daring to venture onto this land! ¡°Hunters or investigators, having lived outside for too long, have forgotten what the monsters of the Mist Sea look like, have forgotten the terror of being a town leader¡­¡± The Mist Merchant opened his arms, exposing his vulnerabilities, thoroughly enjoying Chen Qi¡¯s slashes. However, to his surprise! Crack! Crack! Twelve tentacles suddenly grew from Chen Qi¡¯s back and violently grabbed Fen¡¯s extended right hand. ¡°Huh?¡± Subsequently, Fen paused noticeably. And that momentary pause caused Fen to be entwined by the tentacles! Chen Qi showed no mercy, his tentacles tightly entwining Fen behind him. My tentacles cannot hold Fen for long, I must resolve the Mist Merchant quickly¡­ A glint of cold light flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he gripped the sword hilt tightly. Black Wave¡ª Upon the blade, deep blue majestic flames fiercely burned! Death Entanglement! Chen Qi did not hesitate to use the tentacles to inject Pain of Death and Joy Poison into Fen. Only pain could make Fen in this state awaken. However, to his surprise, Fen, bound by the tentacles, did not struggle; she simply caught a tentacle and licked her crimson tongue: ¡°Interesting¡­¡± She seemed to not regard the tentacle¡¯s poison and entwining as hostile attacks, but rather enjoyed this state immensely. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi could not understand Fen¡¯s current state, but his blade was already ready to strike. The scorching deep blue flames, like roaring sea waves, burned across the land! Such craziness from a legend, so weak, not fighting back¡­ The Mist Merchant sensed something was off. The state ¡®Fen¡¯ was displaying was completely different from all his previous actions! He made a quick decision to pull away. However, four Dark Fire Hands firmly grasped his limbs! Slash! Chen Qi fiercely slashed, a blue deep-sea fire wave poured out, stirring up countless air currents! In that instant, the Mist Merchant¡¯s blood and flesh melted in the flames, turning him into a screaming, living corpse! Opportunity! Chen Qi also quickly turned back, pulling Fen in front of him with the tentacles after the slash. Fen, bound by the tentacles, seeing Chen Qi, reached out again, trying to touch his face! Fen smiled faintly again, blood-colored flowers sprouting on her head: ¡°I¡¯ll consume you¡­¡± This time, Chen Qi did not hesitate, a resounding face-off fueled by deep blue fire fiercely struck Fen¡¯s face. Smack! That sound was extraordinarily loud! Chapter 482: 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card Chapter 482: Chapter 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card ¡°` S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Smack! On Fen¡¯s little face appeared a bright red palm print. However, this smack seemed to have no effect; Fen¡¯s face turned red, but she still opened her mouth: ¡°Eat you¡­¡± ¡°First, take the medicine¡­¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, seized the opportunity, and used Dark Fire Hand to pry open Fen¡¯s mouth, then stuffed the pre-prepared Black Mist Antidote Potion hard down her throat¡­ Gurgle! Gurgle! Under the forceful administration, Fen¡¯s eyes finally softened, and the madness in them slightly dissipated. At that moment, Chen Qi suddenly felt a faint, illusory killing intent coming from his side. Chen Qi turned to look at the ¡®Mist Merchant¡¯ amidst the blazing fire. In the raging inferno, the Mist Merchant¡¯s body was burning, with blisters bubbling up one after another, resembling a snake¡¯s skin scorched dry¡­ Toad skin! It was a decoy! Whoosh! From the shadows, the Mist Merchant reappeared, wielding a longsword covered in slime, emerging from the mist and slashing towards Chen Qi¡¯s head. Bang! Chen Qi pivoted on his left foot and in turn unleashed a Black Wave Slash! Bang! The two Choppings collided, igniting a massive gale! The huge gale forced the spectating Water Elf and Bree to reflexively raise their arms in defense. Drip¡­ On Chen Qi¡¯s face suddenly appeared a drop of bright green slime. The slime burst open, transforming into a tiny green bubble worm, then grew two thin poison stingers, attempting to pierce into the blood vessels of his neck. Similar to Parasitic Seeds, once infected, if the constitution is not up to par and lacking defense skills, one would be devoured completely. Dark Fire¡­ A black flame ignited on Chen Qi¡¯s neck, and in an instant, turned the little green bug into ash. ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± The eyes of the Mist Merchant, struck hard by the Black Wave Slash, flickered with a ghostly green light; under the blaze¡¯s scorching, his body¡¯s surface began to show severe charring and cracking. At this moment, he seemed to realize something; in a head-on fight, he was no match for Chen Qi. Chen Qi flicked off the putrid dark flesh blood from his Longsword. The Mist Merchant¡¯s biggest feature in the Mist Sea was the impact on spiritual value; he only needed to hide in the dark to plunge countless teams of investigators into chaos and then to their deaths. It could be said that, relying on years of survival experience in the Mist Sea, the Mist Merchant was terrifying. However, for Chen Qi, who was immune to madness, the attacks of the Mist Merchant were as vulnerable as cotton. This was a nemesis! The Mist Merchant wiped the pus-filled dark blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes trembling unceasingly. The person before him, carrying a lantern, yet behind him sprouted twelve twisted, pitch-black tentacles. From ten years ago, he, who was called the ¡®Mist Sea Black Monster¡¯ by countless adventurers and investigators, even a great naval admiral who never once felt fear in this mist, now unexpectedly, for a moment, saw the person before him as more fitting to be called a monster. The golden toad leaped out from the mist, re-entwining his body. The Mist Merchant twisted his neck and spoke again: ¡°You¡¯re more interesting than all the prey I¡¯ve encountered so far!¡± ¡°However, you shouldn¡¯t have come here! This is my Domain, just wait, when you step into the mist-filled sea again, you will experience fear¡­¡± The Mist Merchant began to retreat, his wooden boat behind him as if possessing its own intelligence, slowly glided through the black misty waters, trying to catch him! After speaking, he prepared to leap back and escape from this place! Chen Qi arrived in front of him, raised his hands high, grasping the handle of the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking sword, and swung down once again from above! Scorching deep-blue flames poured down along the blade like a tsunami once again! And the Mist Merchant¡¯s speed was utterly unable to avoid it. That inhumanly powerful force whipped up a tremendous gale! The Mist Merchant raised his right hand, trying to defend with his sword, but it was futile; under the deep blue fire¡¯s gale, his stout, pus-filled right hand was chopped right off! The slime-covered longsword also fell to the ground! The Mist Merchant¡¯s left hand aimed at Chen Qi¡¯s head. At this moment, he discovered that his limbs had been firmly entwined by the Dark Fire Hand, leaving him utterly unable to move. In an instant, the Mist Merchant seemed to foresee his death, with all his Gold Coins falling into Chen Qi¡¯s hands. The very next second, the Mist Merchant had no choice but to shout loudly: ¡°Be unleashed. Gold Toad¡¯s Hand!¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! Hiding in the stomach of the golden toad, a whole chest of Gold Coins instantly burned up, opening a small door to another world, then a long, slender, golden arm furiously reached out from the door, grasping all the Gold Coins in hand! Crunch, crunch! Behind the Mist Merchant, the golden toad inflated like a golden balloon, then opened its mouth and extended that golden giant hand, directly seizing the Mist Merchant¡¯s neck. Crunch! The hand tore off the Dark Fire Hand from the Mist Merchant¡¯s neck and, like yanking out a radish, brutally tore the Mist Merchant¡¯s body open and dragged him into the belly of the golden toad. The golden toad exhaled a cloud of foul breath, hopped backwards onto the boat, and made a speedy escape from the site. ¡°Huff¡­¡± Chen Qi shielded himself from the toad¡¯s foul breath and gazed into the distant Mist Sea. At that moment, under Chen Qi¡¯s encouragement, Bree finally stepped out from her fear, pulled out her gun, realizing that this Mist Merchant was just a paper tiger skilled in surprise attacks. ¡°Want to run!¡± Bree pulled out her gun. ¡°Bree, calm down, conserve your strength¡­¡± Chen Qi spoke coldly. ¡°` Chapter 483: 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card_2 Chapter 483: Chapter 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card_2 In the fog, the small boat moved at an extraordinary speed, disappearing like a gust of wind from everyone¡¯s sight. The opponent¡¯s release, specifically meant for ¡°escaping,¡± left them unable to catch up for a while. The forced escape of the release also proved that the Mist Merchant had suffered severe damage. However, they couldn¡¯t let them get away that easily¡­ Chen Qi reached into his waist pouch and threw some bait into the sea. ¡°Chase.¡± Chen Qi simply stated. The Nearshore Dominator, long silent in the Mist Sea, bit the bait and, wagging its tail, charged towards the Mist Merchant¡¯s small boat. The boat¡¯s speed couldn¡¯t be maintained for long, and if nothing unexpected happened, it would ultimately end up as prey to the Nearshore Dominator. Is this how simple the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s trial ends¡­ Chen Qi muttered to himself. Then, he lowered his head, looked at the longsword left behind by the Mist Merchant, and picked it up. [Mucus Sword Nature: Flower Description: A forbidden creation. Its attack generates a special mucus. Once the mucus touches the enemy¡¯s skin, it turns into extremely poisonous bubble worms.] Though not as good as the upgraded Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, it was still a fine longsword¡­ Chen Qi stored the longsword and handed it to the Water Elf to use. ¡°We are temporarily safe.¡± Chen Qi reassured Bree and then, using Dark Fire Hand, transferred the sleeping Fen. The deformities from Fen¡¯s Blood Flower Disease gradually ceased, the flowers withered and fell to the ground. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luckily, Fen wasn¡¯t completely insane¡­ Chen Qi smiled faintly. At this moment, Fen, with eyes closed, seemed to be having a beautiful dream, occasionally licking her tongue and saying: ¡°Ate it, ate it¡­¡± What does this guy want to eat? Chen Qi shook his head and slapped Fen awake with a ruthless smack. Snap! After a crisp sound, Fen touched her aching body and looked around in terror, saying: ¡°Was I lost just now?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands. ¡°Sorry¡­¡± Fen, after hearing this, turned red, whispering very quietly. She touched her heated cheeks, shifting her gaze to the ground inside the Lighthouse again. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chen Qi asked. Fen murmured softly: ¡°My intuition tells me that besides the black fog, the source of my losing control is also related to something inside that lighthouse?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Qi looked around again. This time, there were no Sea Beasts near the lighthouse. Under the influence of time, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s ¡°trial¡± had expired, or rather, the just-concluded Mist Merchant was the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s trial¡­ Chen Qi picked up a lantern again and walked into the lighthouse. Inside the lighthouse, Jige swallowed and looked up at Chen Qi in terror. Seeing how Chen Qi had fought, he came out from the shadows, recalling the fear from the Black Hunter. He said tremblingly: ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± Chen Qi expressionless, retracted his tentacles: ¡°Get out.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Jige frantically stood up, scrambling to find a corner to curl up in, pitifully and helplessly. After Jige left, Chen Qi squatted down and gently touched the dust on the ground. On this dust, an ¡®X¡¯ treasure map symbol was clearly visible. Unless something unexpected happened, this place buried the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Legendary Profession Card. Chen Qi took a deep breath and started to dig the soil using the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking as a shovel. Bang! Bang! Soon, a card covered in dust emerged from the soil. Chen Qi carefully extracted the card from the soil and held it in his hand. On the front of the card was a Hunter, clad in a burning blue flame, wearing Hunter¡¯s skin and holding a longsword. And on the back, a scene depicted a Hunter standing on a rocky reef, facing the Great Whale on the turbulent black sea. This was a distinctive Occupation Card, its nature being light, blade, and at the same time¡­ Chen Qi pinched the card. Suddenly, scorching black mist rose from the card. A tip popped up. [Unknown Occupation Card Nature: Light, Blade, Shadow Monster Curse: This card has been cursed. It emits a mysterious aura that inspires the potential of ¡°all monsters,¡± causing them to mutate and go berserk with peculiar auras, and the mutated monsters will attack anyone who attempts to acquire or possesses this card! Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Trial: This is not a collectible card; take it to the sea and hunt monsters.] Curse¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils shrank instantly. This card was different from ordinary Legendary Profession Cards and had been specially processed. As expected, the one who processed this Profession Card was the Book Saint mentioned in the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s diary. One of the causes of Fen¡¯s mutations was the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Occupation Card. However, at last, it was obtained¡­ Chen Qi excitedly read on. A more conspicuous tip popped up. [Occupation Promotion Task: Deep Sea Hunter Nature: Blade Description: Everything threatening the Witch Sea must die! Task: Defeat a monster that might destroy the Witch Sea.] To ascend to legend, besides obtaining an Occupation Card, one must alsoÍê³É job tasks. Such as the Flower Witch¡¯s task to create the Sage¡¯s Medicine, the Disaster Messenger¡¯s task to predict a major disaster and issue a warning to help others safely overcome difficulties. Tasks for Legendary Profession Cards are often extremely difficult¡­ Chen Qi swallowed. However, the task for this current Occupation Card seemed a bit over the top! SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 484: 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card_3 Chapter 484: Chapter 317: The Cursed Legendary Profession Card_3 Defeat a monster capable of destroying the Witch Sea! Could a Legendary profession card really accomplish this? Chen Qi could only think of the ¡°Great Whale,¡± ¡°Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles,¡± or monsters from an Advanced Rift! However, the Great Whale, Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles, were not beings he could defeat at his current stage. Or rather, through a Rift¡­ In some High Rank Rifts, one could kill some ¡°Destructive Monsters¡± in special ways. However, the prerequisite for this quest was to destroy monsters from the Witch Sea, meaning monsters from a B-rank Rift did not meet this criterion. Even if he defeated the Deep Sea Twelve Tentacles, he would first have to become a Deep Sea Hunter¡­ Chen Qi had no words to describe this task at the moment. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that, later in the game forums, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s profession card had ended up in the hands of the Sea God Pirate Group and was successfully assimilated by Hai Ge. The keyword lies in this ¡°possibility¡±¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself silently. If it were a monster capable of destroying the Witch Sea, then the scope could be greatly expanded, such as an undeveloped ¡°Beast of Calamity,¡± etc. However, the word ¡°possibility¡± is too vague and does not determine a specific range¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. He couldn¡¯t possibly see a monster and kill it each time. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is there something wrong with this card?¡± Fen squatted down, asking considerately. ¡°I¡¯ll take a closer look¡­¡± Chen Qi carefully held the card in his hand to inspect. Usually, the tasks on profession cards should be more specific. Then suddenly, he noticed the Hunter¡¯s Eye on the front of the card, seeming to emit intense, blazing fire. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Qi gently touched the eye. Instantly, a prompt appeared again. [Book Witch¡¯s Blessing. Hunter¡¯s Mark: sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nature: Lamp Description: To the hunter who arrives here to help you complete this task, every month, you can use a ¡°Hunter¡¯s Mark¡± once. The Hunter¡¯s Mark will center on you, marking the nearest hunting target that fits the ¡®profession task¡¯ (use up to three times).] Hunter¡¯s Mark¡­ Chen Qi looked at the description of this ¡°mark.¡± Simply put, this was a skill to help him complete the ¡°promotion¡± task, helping him pick the nearest ¡°hunting target.¡± Seeing this, Chen Qi let out a long sigh of relief. With this mark, the scope of his promotion task could be determined. Perhaps, the Mist Merchant they just met also fits the ¡®monster¡¯ in the task¡­ Chen Qi lightly tapped the eye on the profession card. Undoubtedly, there is a high probability in the Mist Sea that monsters capable of threatening the Witch Sea exist! With Chen Qi¡¯s gentle tap, A dense fog began to rise gradually on the deep blue surface of the card, rushing in the direction where the Mist Merchant had just fled. ¡°What is it? What¡¯s the task on the Deep Sea Hunter profession card?¡± Fen asked curiously. It really was the direction of the Mist Merchant¡­ Chen Qi looked towards the far-reaching sea, replying coldly: ¡°Hunting.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Mist Sea, shallow depths. Above the thick fog, an exploration ship struggled to travel across this vast sea. Diya, holding a telescope, asked in panic: ¡°Hey, Loren, are we really going deep into the Mist Sea to hunt the Black Hunter?¡± Even as high-rank Third Rank hunters, they could easily get lost in the Mist Sea. Gambler Loren smiled slightly: ¡°I borrowed a few good items from my friend, enough to keep us sane in the Mist Sea¡­¡± After saying this, Gambler Loren smiled; this time, he was prepared like never before, even staking his own life! An stood on the ship bow, sighing: ¡°And, we have a feeling that this is our last chance.¡± The last chance¡­ Diya smiled faintly, looking at the new Mecha on the ship ready to go, clenching his fist: ¡°Yes, the Black Hunter is likely severely injured in the Mist Sea, and we also have intelligence on the Disaster Messenger; indeed, it¡¯s a good opportunity.¡± Everyone looked at each other, ready to spring into action. Then suddenly, a surreal laughter came from the distant black fog: ¡°Luck, one thousand.¡± ¡°One thousand? Are you talking to me?¡± Diya took out his weapon; something in the fog had set its sights on them! ¡°An, it¡¯s the Mist Merchant from the intelligence, prepare to attack!¡± Gambler Loren drew his gun, ready to retaliate. However, at that moment, no one on the ship reacted. They all lifted their heads, looking towards the gloomy sky. In the sky, the fog weirdly condensed together, forming a towering giant wearing a hat and dressed in last century¡¯s hunter¡¯s clothes. In that murky fog, a pair of cold eyes stared intently at them. An gripped the ship bow tightly, sweat continuously dripping, looked up as the crack in his palm grew larger and larger. They had been marked by a Hunter¡¯s Mark. SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 485: 318 Ans Abnormality Chapter 485: Chapter 318 An¡¯s Abnormality Under the dim sky, fog slowly gathered, and between the mists, a not-so-bright white light, like the eye of a hunter, gazed down upon them. The crew on the ship all retreated. In this instant, they were like rabbits hidden in the brush, and the hunter who was tracking them parted the foliage to look down at them. ¡°Loren, what is¡­ that?¡± Diya¡¯s voice was hesitant. The hunter shrouded in black fog was not in their intelligence! Unknown, that was the greatest fear! They saw the giant amidst the black fog slowly lift his hunter¡¯s gun from his waist and then aim it at their trimaran, pulling the trigger. Bang! The crowd heard a silent ¡®gunshot¡¯. They froze in place, like puppets, for a full three seconds. Until after three seconds, the hunter in the air gently dissipated with the seawind, vanishing into the sea. ¡°What exactly happened? Doesn¡¯t anyone have a clue!? White Tower Federation exchange student, do you know?¡± Diya repeated the question, hoping for an answer. An clenched her fists: ¡°That shadow in the fog, it resembles the legendary Deep Sea Hunter.¡± ¡°Deep Sea Hunter?¡± The foreigner Nancy stepped forward. ¡°Yes, in legend, the Deep Sea Hunter doesn¡¯t use a hunting gun as a weapon; he fires only to mark his enemy, and once hit by his bullet, it means, you¡¯ve been marked, turned into prey¡­¡± ¡°Those marked by the Deep Sea Hunter, will live in fear until they perish at sea, and only then will the terror disappear.¡± Loren provided additional information for An, as the Deep Sea Hunter was a legend he became familiar with since childhood. So that¡¯s how it is¡­ The crowd nodded and then uniformly turned to look at An who resolved their doubts. What¡¯s going on? An looked up and immediately widened her sky-blue eyes, pulling out a small mirror. In the mirror, beneath her white locks of hair, on her forehead, an ¡°X¡± had been marked, a Hunter¡¯s Mark indicating she was hunted. ¡°I¡¯ve been hunted.¡± The usually calm An, with a typically indifferent expression, could no longer suppress her emotions and gripped the mirror tightly. Seeing this, Loren, the team captain, offered some consolation: ¡°Who knows which bastard is impersonating the Deep Sea Hunter, playing some boring tricks.¡± ¡°¡­¡± An put away the mirror, stood up straight, and maintained her composure, trying her best to appear unflustered. One of the most famous supernova hunters, she had actually become the hunted. Don¡¯t panic! She quickly calmed down and took out her Magic Wand, maintaining as much composure as possible. Black Hunter? Could it be the mysterious creature in the fog¡­ An¡¯s thoughts raced as she pointed her Magic Wand out to the sea. Gambler Loren stepped forward and shouted: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everyone, I¡¯m feeling lucky today; once we return full-handed, I¡¯ll take you to my house for my wife¡¯s rose cakes.¡± ¡°Oh, you haven¡¯t met my wife yet, hm, although she doesn¡¯t really like people in the same profession as me, her rose cakes are really tasty.¡± Why do I feel such a strong sense of unease¡­ The elf hunter Nancy wiped sweat from her forehead and gave a wry smile: ¡°When I get back, I¡¯ll show you the pleasures of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom.¡± We¡¯ll pass on that¡­ An and Diya, among others, shook their heads. After exchanging a few words, everyone turned their full attention back to the fog ahead. A small wooden boat slowly emerged from within the fog. There was no one on the boat; only a twisted creature with the lower body of a snake and the upper body of a toad. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Ribbit!¡± The golden toad let out a loud croak, and then an arm emerged from within it, and slowly, a person covered in slime surfaced from inside the toad. Loren¡¯s eyes grew cold; the creature before him was the Mist Merchant mentioned in the intelligence! However, his condition was a lot more wretched than Loren had imagined; his body was severely injured, and clear signs of cuts and burn scars could be seen on his skin. ¡°He¡¯s badly injured.¡± Gambler Loren voiced. At that moment, the Mist Merchant¡¯s gaze fixed on him and he muttered: ¡°Five hundred.¡± Five hundred, is that my value? Just as the rumors said, this is a merchant who doesn¡¯t know the real goods¡­ Gambler Loren readied the revolver in his hand and aimed at the Mist Merchant. Bang! The bullet fired a fierce flash from the gun barrel, targeting the Mist Merchant. The gun in his hand was the Lucky Gun, with only a one-in-six chance of luck! And this shot, fortunately, hit the mark! With a blinding flash, a large hole was torn through the Mist Merchant¡¯s chest. Dark red blood kept falling from his chest. ¡°That really hurts¡­¡± The Mist Merchant lifted his head, mumbling from the corner of his mouth, under orders to kill all who entered the shallow parts of the Mist Sea. But his body had been seriously damaged during the battle with Chen Qi. ¡°Thankfully, there seems to be a good target here¡­¡± The Mist Merchant twisted his neck and slowly looked towards An at the ship bow. His instincts told him that her loss of control was only momentary! Silent and without warning, a small puff of black mist spread again over An¡¯s face, covering her visage. Working with the mist, a slight push, he could cause chaos, just like he had done to the Flower Witch moments ago! In the shallow parts of the Mist Sea, he was the embodiment of chaos. He didn¡¯t need to defeat everyone; one person¡¯s chaos could spread to two, and two people¡¯s chaos could double to four¡­ ¡°Desire Mist¡­¡± The Mist Merchant whispered as the golden toad on his shoulder once again spewed out a dense black fog. Chapter 486: 318 Ans Aberration_2 Chapter 486: Chapter 318 An¡¯s Aberration_2 An blinked and reached out a hand to shield her face from the heavy fog. ¡°Be careful, stay alert, don¡¯t leave the range of the lantern!¡± The gambler, Loren, commanded. However, in the next second, the Mist Merchant suddenly climbed aboard the ship and lunged at them! These Third Rank Transcendents, just as before, could be killed with a single blow in the mist. Bang! However, to his surprise, An stood in front of him, effortlessly blocking the attack. Afterward, a spiral of Spiritual Power formed at the tip of her Magic Wand. In the midst of the mist, her Spiritual Power Detection remained at an exceptionally high standard! ¡°Cannon.¡± An said coldly. A dazzling white light struck the Mist Merchant¡¯s chest, and the searing Energy Cannon utterly destroyed his body! Why¡­ The Mist Merchant wobbled and fell to his knees. Today¡¯s enemies, one stronger than the next, whether it was the Black Hunter or An before him, were beyond his understanding! These two weren¡¯t merely at the level of Third Rank! Why could someone maintain such high perception in the midst of fog¡­ ¡°Goodbye.¡± An clenched her teeth, gripping the smoking Magic Wand. However, a clear Light Rift had appeared on her right hand. Such powerful Spiritual Power¡­ the gambler Loren shielded himself with his hand. The Mist Merchant leaned back, laughing loudly: ¡°Ha ha ha!¡± ¡°Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!¡± The grating laughter echoed over the sea, him being a monster and yet pushed to such a desperate situation in just a short time! And as someone who lived in the Mist Sea, he too, was utterly out of control! With a knife, he cut open the pocket of his clothes, and a continuous stream of blood coins fell out. ¡°Dice Dissolve. A thousand flesh and blood coins. Golden Toad Transformation!¡± Accompanying his shout, the Mist Merchant felt a warm current rise from his feet to his head, his skin starting to burn as if torched by invisible flames. Subsequently, golden little hands sprouted all over his body, taking away all his gold coins, ancient currencies, and items. Immediately after, an indescribable swelling and pain spread through his entire body, his skin rapidly expanding and hardening, covered with a layer of moist and rough golden scales, akin to a king¡¯s golden armor! His limbs elongated astonishingly, his fingers and toes gradually fused into broad and powerful webbed feet, his head twisted and deformed, his facial features blurred, eventually forming a wide and flat golden toad¡¯s mouth. At last, countless gold coins condensed and transformed into two massive golden eyes, a golden spear! In an instant, the Mist Merchant revealed his ultimate form, a ten-meter-tall golden toad holding a golden spear, looking down upon everyone on the ship from high above. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I used this form, I wonder how many people I¡¯ll have to sell to use this power again¡­¡± The golden toad merchant laughed. A thousand flesh and blood coins¡­ Loren looked up at the golden toad before him, deep in thought. Flesh and blood coins were the currency that, according to legend, some corrupt merchants obtained through certain special and bloody methods. Usually, a hundred flesh and blood coins would be enough for one use of a Third Rank release! Yet the golden toad before him had used ten times that amount! Loren took a step back, at that moment, he seemed to see a legendary body built from gold coins and flesh! The giant golden toad shed golden blood, melting the ship they were on! ¡°Dice Dissolve. The Wheel of the Goddess of Luck!¡± The gambler Loren immediately drew his gun, aimed at the giant toad before him. The Wheel of the Goddess of Luck had a one-in-ten chance of firing a Goddess Bullet, capable of dealing damage that even legends feared! There was also a one-in-a-thousand chance of firing a Destructive Bomb that could instant-kill even a legend! Before this, the gambler Loren had already fired an explosive bullet with a one-in-two chance, five times in a row! There are no days when a gambling dog loses every time! ¡°Goddess of Luck, bless us!¡± Loren roared, fiercely pulling the trigger. At that instant, he seemed to glimpse beneath the Goddess of Luck¡¯s skirt. Bang! With a gunshot, a spray of water burst from the bullet. Today, he had fired with a one-in-ten-thousand chance, the Goddess of Luck¡¯s lucky water spray, intended for party performances. ¡°You¡¯re also worth a thousand!¡± Boom! The golden toad merchant slammed down with his spear at Loren in front of him! That slam sent Loren crashing into the cabin below! ¡°Loren!¡± Diya exclaimed, their leader having been so easily defeated! A terrifying monster not inferior to the Black Hunter! Diya turned around and rushed toward the bottom of the ship. Below, his new steam Mecha awaited! If he could just pilot the Mecha, everything would be alright! However, the next second, the golden toad swung his spear! Bang! Like piercing an insect with a steel spike, Diya was firmly nailed to the floor. ¡°You¡¯re valuable, also a thousand, could fetch a good price¡­¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The golden toad merchant licked his long tongue, turning his head back to look at the people behind him. I hate toads¡­ Elf Hunter Nancy took a step back, using Enhancement Skill to strengthen An¡¯s power. The golden toad merchant stared at An, his golden eyes lighting up brighter than ever: ¡°Ten thousand! Ten thousand! Woman, my sense of smell tells me! You¡¯re worth ten thousand!¡± An held her Magic Wand across her chest, taking a deep breath. Grey Mouse and Silver Mask weren¡¯t on this ship, and Loren was temporarily incapacitated¡­ An¡¯s gaze turned frosty, her body bursting with unprecedented Spiritual Power. Chapter 487: 318 Ans Aberration_3 Chapter 487: Chapter 318 An¡¯s Aberration_3 A massive Spirit Power Field instantly covered the entire sailboat! Spirit Power burst¡­ The Gold Coin Toad Merchant smiled and without any hesitation, charged forward. On this sea, there was no Third Rank that could match it! It wielded a long spear and fiercely stabbed out! In the surging tide of Spiritual Power, An also raised his Magic Wand with one hand, aiming at the Gold Coin Toad Merchant. ¡°Cannon!¡± ¡°Come on! Let¡¯s have a head-to-head clash!¡± The Gold Coin Toad Merchant¡¯s golden spear clashed with An¡¯s basic Spirit Power Cannon! The other Hunters on the ship quickly hid at the sides. Under a dazzling white light, the Gold Coin Toad Merchant was forced back continuously, his golden scales shattered into fragments! No, no, the Black Hunter had caused too much damage to me, the decrease in my physical strength has also weakened my Spirit Power Release¡­ thought the Gold Coin Toad Merchant in horror. He had not expected, on this ordinary day, to encounter two monsters at the same time. Boom! The tremendous Spirit Power directly shattered the scales of the Gold Coin, and under the powerful impact of Spiritual Power, the Gold Coin was sent crashing to the bottom of the ship. ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± The Gold Coin Toad Merchant spat out a mouthful of blood, his body reaching its limit. If it weren¡¯t for the scars caused by the Black Hunter, maybe he could have taught this guy a lesson. ¡°Well done, An!¡± Elf Hunter Nancy cheered, running over to An¡¯s side to celebrate. Indeed, their professional team was stronger! To capture the Black Hunter, An had taken a Spirit Power Release potion from the White Tower Federation in advance. The next second, Elf Hunter Nancy fell silent. She examined An from top to bottom, only to see that he had no joy of victory on his face, expressionless, like a machine. At the same time, cracks appeared one after another on her body, as though she was a constantly shattering vessel! An¡¯s lips moved slightly, as if holding back something. Nancy widened her eyes, their entire Domain now overtaken by Spiritual Power. ¡°An, don¡¯t¡­¡± Elf Hunter Nancy raised her hands and took a step back. Bang! An casually raised his Magic Wand, a spiraling Spiritual Power shot out from the wand, blasting Nancy away! You¡¯re insane¡­ The Gold Coin Toad Merchant smiled, clutching his neck, coughing up blood, smirked, then with a long tongue licked up the unconscious Diya and other Hunters, preparing to escape. ¡°Farewell, I¡¯ll come back to collect your bodies!¡± The Gold Coin Toad Merchant smirked again, the condition of this powerful Mage before him was worse than he had imagined! It bent its limbs, ready to make a mighty leap! However, a massive shadow suddenly covered it! It looked up, only to see a ferocious dragon head with black scales gazing down at it. The scales on the dragon¡¯s head were scorching hot, emitting a deep red smoke! The ten-meter giant seemed like a tiny mouse in front of this Sea Dragon. ¡°Sea Dragon¡­¡± The Gold Coin Toad Merchant and everyone else froze. The black Sea Dragon¡¯s scales stood erect, exuding searing blood vapors, while all its power converged in the air, focusing to a point, and burst forth! Boom! Accompanied by a tremendous dragon roar, a dazzling red light completely enveloped the Gold Coin Toad Merchant, his scales completely melted into powder. An slowly lifted her head, her Spiritual Power, at this moment, could feel everything. Similarly, she could also sense the Black Hunter, gazing down at her from the fog above the dragon¡¯s head! SEND GIFT 1 Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 488: 319: Teacher An, Let Me Teach You Chapter 488: Chapter 319: Teacher An, Let Me Teach You ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± An¡¯s lips trembled slightly as she raised her magic wand and aimed at the Black Giant Dragon before her, whispering sharply: ¡°Fire.¡± Boom! A dazzling white light shot out from the Magic Wand, heading for the mist above the Black Sea Dragon¡¯s head! An¡¯s white hunter¡¯s clothes danced with the airwaves, her entire figure bathed in the white light, like a White Dragon Knight from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. The frightened crew on the boat looked up in terror at the Black Ship Sea Dragon overhead. However, what they saw was different from An¡¯s view; there wasn¡¯t a trace of the Black Hunter above the black dragon¡¯s head¡ª it had been empty all along! ¡°An, who are you attacking? Where¡¯s the Black Hunter?¡± Gambler Loren crawled out of the cabin, questioning. There was no Black Hunter on top of the Black Sea Dragon! Under the Black Sea Dragon¡¯s breath, the golden toad merchant had been charred, losing combat capability. Moreover, the Black Sea Dragon was already showing signs of retreat. But An showed no signs of stopping. Undoubtedly, she had been seduced by the Mist Sea and had fallen into a severe state of confusion. But, theoretically, An, with her strong spiritual power, should not have been so easily confused¡­ Gambler Loren rose to his feet, adjusting his hunter hat: ¡°The Mist Merchant has been captured, but if I want to go home and eat my wife¡¯s cakes, I still need to deal with the junior who¡¯s been dumbfounded by the Black Hunter¡­¡± Ever since the last hunt failed, An¡¯s life had been clearly attracted to the Black Hunter. Gambler Loren brushed the dust off his body, looking towards An. Her condition was far worse than he had anticipated. And most importantly, the Spirit Power Field of the Mist Sea. Under normal circumstances, to prevent oneself from being contaminated by the mist, Transcendents must restrain their Spirit Power Field and spiritual power detection. But at this moment, An was like a floodgate opening, her spiritual power continuously emerging from her body, filling the sea. Most critically, cracks of light started appearing on her skin. Loss of control in the mist led to a chain reaction of loss of control. ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± An lowered her head, sharp white light flashing in her eyes. Loren, in her eyes, was gradually engulfed by black fog, transforming into the appearance of the Black Hunter. Then, An raised her magic wand, aiming at the ¡®Black Hunter¡¯ in front of her! ¡°Kneel, take off your cloak¡­¡± An¡¯s eyes flashed colder than ever before. Am I also the Black Hunter? Loren wiped the fresh blood from the corner of his mouth. He had heard the story of this young hunter, who was born on the poor, small island of Maro Town, practicing meditation day and night from a young age, gaining inspiration far beyond her peers. Perhaps too focused on spiritual power itself, An was not adept at expressing herself and, habitually stone-faced, she suffered many provocations from nobles at White Tower Federation University. Most of these nobles were defeated by An, trampled under her feet, serving as stepping stones for her to become an excellent student. However, her identity as a person from Shell Country, coupled with defeating too many nobles, resulted in poor reviews of An within the White Tower Federation University. It was only after returning to the Witch Sea that she learned to smile habitually, gently passing her knowledge to others. Similarly, from the moment she reached the Witch Sea, she was also met with expectations from the leader of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, the Disaster Messenger. To become the foremost supernova, to become a legend, this was the goal the Disaster Messenger of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau set for An. A true genius¡­ Loren looked at the magnificent Spirit Power Field before him and drew his revolver again, reloading. In fact, in rumors, he had heard an even more terrifying whisper, which was that An herself suffered from some special disease, which gave her such formidable potential! An stared at Loren, clenching her magic wand, beginning to construct a Spiritual Power Technique. The twenty crew members on the exploration ship, the two journalists, and one investigator, they all focused their gaze on Loren! Diya was useless, Silver Mask only had collecting abilities, and Gardener Nancy¡¯s powers could not be used aboard the ship. Now, only Loren stood against the uncontrollable An! ¡°Save us, Mr. Loren¡­¡± A journalist huddled in the corner spoke up. ¡°I¡¯m taking a gamble¡­¡± Loren had a strong premonition that merely with his own brute strength, he could not defeat An. Luckily, as a gambler, his potential could reach legendary in an instant! ¡°May the twenty-sided dice favor us!¡± ¡°Dice Dissolve. The roulette of the Goddess of Luck!¡± The second release! He drew his revolver again and fired! sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! This shot was a one-in-ten chance of a Goddess Bullet! Even legends would lose a layer of skin if struck by it! A white bullet shot out from the gun barrel, with dazzling, illusory wings on either side, rushing towards An! ¡°Destiny!¡± Loren shouted. However, what happened next was completely beyond his expectations. An quickly gathered spiritual power and sidestepped. Bang! The Goddess Bullet, with its dazzling wings like a sharp blade, cut a huge wound on An¡¯s left side, just one centimeter away from the heart. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! Fresh red blood fell. To avoid killing An, Gambler Loren had not aimed for her heart. Unless it was the Cup Seer or a Mechanical Transcendent who had undergone flesh surgery, once the heart was damaged, it could not be reversed. Although the heart was not hit, in theory, a mage with such severe injury should be writhing in pain on the ground. But An stood on the rocking ship as if she felt no pain at all. Chapter 489: 319: Teacher An, Let Me Teach You - Part 2 Chapter 489: Chapter 319: Teacher An, Let Me Teach You ¨C Part 2 An raised her head slightly, staring at Loren. ¡°Seems like luck isn¡¯t on our side today¡­¡± Loren forced a bitter smile. Tap, tap, tap! An glided across the shaking deck like an elegant dancer, then with her six-foot magic wand, she delivered a fierce chop! ¡°Chop!¡± Loren¡¯s abdomen was hit by a blast of spiritual power, causing him to vomit large amounts of blood. The excruciating pain made him drop to his knees, his fists clenched tightly. I can¡¯t fall, I mustn¡¯t fall, otherwise everyone on this exploration ship¡­ Loren bit down on his teeth and painfully straightened his legs. Bang! However, accompanied by a powerful strike from the wand, Loren was knocked to the ground, blood flowing incessantly. The sea breeze blew, and the entire Mist Sea seemed eerily silent. Jumping from the ship into the Mist Sea was tantamount to death. An stood on the deck, looking down at everything. Then, her gaze shifted again, turning to Nancy, who had just climbed aboard from the depths of the sea. ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± An¡¯s face turned a slight red, her gaze on Nancy tinged with a touch of madness. Nancy was stunned and could only move her lips feebly in protest: ¡°I¡¯m not!¡± The next instant, An rushed towards Nancy with vigor. Defenseless, Nancy instinctively bent her arm and closed her eyes. Bang! A crisp sound of weapons clashing rang out. Nancy slowly opened her eyes and her pupils dilated in surprise. The figure before her, with twelve writhing black tentacles and a dark hunter¡¯s attire dancing in the sea breeze, was none other than the Black Hunter, paying no mind to Loren¡¯s defeat and standing on this battlefield. Chen Qi, blocking An¡¯s magic wand with his longsword, cracked a slight smile: ¡°It¡¯s been a while. What brings you to me, An?¡± Bang! An channeled her spiritual power, attempting to press Chen Qi down with her magic wand. After her attempt failed, she quickly backflashed, creating distance between them. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi twirled his longsword and looked out at the great sea. The exploration ship was now broken in two from the impact of the Mist Merchant, the damage in sight covering it in scars. But more concerning to Chen Qi was the ¡®X¡¯ mark above An¡¯s head. ¡°Not the Mist Merchant¡­¡± Chen Qi muttered to himself. He had assumed the ¡®career mission¡¯ target would be the Mist Merchant, but he had never imagined that the creature capable of destroying the Witch Sea would be An. Chen Qi stroked his chin, a flash of excitement in his eyes. Defeating An would mean completing a legendary task, and that indeed sounded quite good. An¡¯s spiritual power far exceeded that of ordinary people, and she had her share of unusual adventures. As it appeared, An¡¯s situation was far more serious than he had imagined. The next second, An, holding her wand high as if wielding a hammer, charged forward. ¡°Spiral Hammer.¡± Above the tip of the staff, a searing Spiral Spiritual Power Ball formed, its gravitational pull so strong that it created whirlpool waves in the surrounding sea. Although An was a mage of just five-foot-three holding a six-foot wand, at this moment, she seemed like a giant wielding a massive hammer. I hate close-combat mages¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and softly said: ¡°Fen.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Fen, sitting atop the Nearshore Dominator, letting her legs dangle while enjoying the breeze, elegantly blew on her palm. The red petals, carried by the wind, gently landed on An¡¯s tight hunter¡¯s white pants, slicing open a trail of blood. In an instant, a bright red flower bloomed on An¡¯s thigh, her spiritual power became unbalanced and her life energy was continuously drained! Chen Qi also took a deep breath and performed the Draw Sword Slash motion. The moment An was suspended mid-air, Chen Qi drew his sword. Draw Sword Slash. Black Wave! The scorching Black Wave fire struck An squarely in the chest, slicing open a terrifyingly deep wound, five centimeters deep! S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pffft! Blood splattered! With the Flower Witch present, even if An was gravely injured, she could be revived¡­ Chen Qi sheathed his longsword. Under the combined attack of the Witch and the Hunter, An collapsed to the ground with a thump, exhausted. She had become even stronger¡­ Nancy was stunned. ¡°Whew¡­¡± Fen gracefully leaped down from the top of the Black Ship Sea Dragon, clapped her hands, and asked, ¡°Qi, shall I kill her?¡± Fen tried her best to act the part of a cold-hearted Witch, vaguely remembering that An was an acquaintance of Chen Qi. ¡°No need.¡± Chen Qi bowed his head, looking down at An lying at his feet. ¡°Besides, we are still far from defeating her.¡± ¡°???¡± Fen tilted her head in confusion, not understanding as she looked at the fallen An. An¡¯s body was already bleeding profusely. Could this Hunter really continue to fight? However, in the next second, she sensed something was amiss. Although An was grievously injured, her Spirit Power Field was not weakening at all; on the contrary, it was growing stronger. ¡°An A-rank Crack¡­¡± Chen Qi murmured. Watching An lying at his feet, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but be reminded of many things. An¡¯s ascension was very different from that of ordinary Transcendents; her spiritual power origin had reached the Fourth Rank first! It was with this strong spiritual power origin that she accepted the trial of the Disaster Messenger and ascended to a Legend. In the original storyline, An was supposed to engage in a life-and-death battle with the Mist Merchant, and the Mist Merchant defeated An. Yet, the moment An fell, her body¡¯s potential was awakened, and a gate would open from within her! In the frenzy of battle, An would eventually comprehend a whole new realm during the fight! The Mist Merchant was merely a stepping stone for An in that fight, helping her step into a completely new realm. But now, the original ¡®stepping stone¡¯ has shifted from the Mist Merchant to me¡­ Chen Qi put away his complex thoughts, reminiscing about the time he first entered the great sea. As his novice mentor, An had helped him a lot. Now, he was no longer the frail patient from before and had become the supernova of the Mist Sea. Chen Qi lowered his head. After her defeat, An would reach a new realm. Crack! Crack! An¡¯s limbs on the ground were disturbingly twisting and breaking! An unstoppable transformation was occurring! The fissures of light on her body were getting more numerous. With her head down, she remembered Maro Island, the nobles¡¯ mockery, Chen Qi, and this battle¡­ She needed more power! Much stronger power! However, the flesh could no longer bear her Spirit Power at this moment. A question formed in her mind: how could one wield such immense, incessant Spiritual Power with a frail body? Soon, within a Spirit Power Crack filled with energy, she heard a simple answer: If the flesh cannot withstand the Spirit Power, then discard the flesh! To contain infinite Spirit Power! To forsake the flesh and stand in the heavens! At the whisper¡¯s emergence¡­ An¡¯s body let out a sound akin to shattering porcelain, as if she were a finely crafted porcelain doll, her body cracking open with light. Through the cracks, shone the white light of another world! A massive wave of Spiritual Power instantly swept across the sea. Within this majestic surge of Spirit Power, An slowly rose up, floating in the air, looking down at the people of the Mist Sea like a deity. In that brief moment, everyone on the ship¡¯s pupils dramatically contracted, their Spiritual Power in chaos. They all felt a terrifying alert! [You have come into contact with an A-rank Crack ¨C a corner of the Magic Net¡­] An A-rank Crack, the Magic Net¡­ Fen¡¯s lips moved as she raised her head to look up at the creature in the sky. A fierce wind blew, and an unprecedented Spiritual Power Storm swept across the sea. ¡°Whew¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, his mind inevitably recalling the first time he met An. He had to admit, An had helped him a great deal; without her, his beginning would have been much more troublesome. But after becoming a supernova, he had yet to repay An for her kindness. Times had changed, and the two once weak individuals of Maro Town had become different. An had become his stepping stone to ascend to ¡®Legend,¡¯ and he had become An¡¯s stepping stone. And in this battle, An would once again help him, becoming an essential part of his legendary path! Teacher An, as repayment, allow this student to teach you and help you comprehend a whole new realm¡­ In the soaring Spiritual Power Storm, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes blazed with the desire to battle, once again readying the Draw Sword Slash position, with all the Dark Fire Hands behind him fully extended! SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 490: 320: An Aotians Defeat! Chapter 490: Chapter 320: An Aotian¡¯s Defeat! On the rocking exploration ship, everyone held their breath and watched the battle with rapt attention. Currently, the three supernovas selected by the White Dove Times have all converged here! Moreover, one of them had even touched the legendary ¡°A-grade¡± crack! And the other two were the well-known Witch and Hunter! Today¡¯s battle would determine the fates of the trio and also the position of the foremost supernova. ¡°Come on, An!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s blood began to boil. An slightly raised her head, grasping the magic wand with both hands, and then aimed it at Chen Qi, whispering softly, ¡°Cannon.¡± A dazzling white pillar shot out! Chen Qi instantly drew his sword, blocking the attack while with an Instant Flash, leaped to An¡¯s back. Wind Strider Slash, followed by Black Wave Slash! ¡°Shield!¡± An gently twirled the magic wand in midair, forming a shield that easily blocked the chopping attack! In the roaring wind, Fen also held a magic wand, aiming at An suspended high in the air. Life Vine! Thorny vines rapidly extended from the tip of the wand, trying to bind An in midair! I¡¯m going to drain you! Fen shouted internally. The two-pronged joint strike of the Witch and Hunter! However, facing this dual strike, An casually raised her left hand. There, without a magic wand, she once again formed a Spirit Power Shield. Boom! Fen¡¯s attack was also easily blocked by An. As the shockwave passed, the crowd raised their heads, surprised by the scene. ¡°She¡¯s so strong¡­¡± Elf Hunter Nancy commented from her heart. An had effortlessly blocked the combined attack of both the Witch and Hunter with just basic techniques! Moreover, the Flower Witch was a Legend, and although she had only recently advanced, she was much stronger than a Third Rank Transcendent! An stood proudly with her ponytail unfurling in the wind, her white mage¡¯s robes dancing in the surging Spiritual Power. Beneath the surging Spiritual Power, An regained a unique lucidity, her body reveled in this power, tearing open more and more fissures of light. At the same time, fresh blood did not seep from these tiny fissures. An¡¯s lips curled up slightly, usually restrained, she now flaunted her power without masking in her madness, taunting, ¡°You are all too weak.¡± ¡°Stop, Mage, if you keep this up, you will die!¡± Fen held the Flower Wand, urging, trying to awaken An¡¯s sensibilities. At this moment, An was exchanging her body for power from another world! And this overwhelming, wonderful power had completely enraptured her! She must be stopped¡­ Fen took out a potion and scattered it. ¡°Flower Mist!¡± It was time to show the elegance of the Witch! The potion in the air quickly evaporated into a thick pink fog, enveloping An! Meanwhile, Fen took the opportunity to rush into the pink fog, ready to use the vines to bind the opponent! ¡°Let me, the Flower Witch, put an end to this farce!¡± However, only to see, An raised her right hand high, amid the pink mist, aimed at Fen: ¡°Blast!¡± Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The barrage of spiritual power bullets rained down on Fen like a storm! In an instant, Fen¡¯s body was peppered with hundreds of bullet holes. Without giving Fen a chance to react, An appeared before her in a breath. An leaned forward, her nose touching Fen¡¯s, her blue eyes, wild as a beast¡¯s, stared intensely at her. ¡°¡­¡± Fen was momentarily paralyzed. The next second, An whispered into Fen¡¯s ear, ¡°Farewell, Witch¡­¡± Bang! Dammit! Fen¡¯s pupils contracted, as a Mage, she was engaged in close combat! ¡°Ten Slashes!¡± The next second, An waved the magic wand in her hand, sending Fen flying into the air, continuously striking out ten Spirit Power Slashes. Then, with a kick, she sent the Witch flying toward the distant Chen Qi: ¡°Catch your Witch, Hunter¡­¡± The Book Seer, even in madness, could still maintain some reason¡­ Chen Qi caught the bloody Fen with both hands. The bloody Fen lay in Chen Qi¡¯s arms, coughing up blood: ¡°Do you know? I¡¯m¡­ I¡¯m fine, I just didn¡¯t want to hurt her¡­¡± ¡°I know.¡± Chen Qi gently laid Fen down. Fen¡¯s life-draining had no effect on An at that moment, and moreover, if she drained too much, it would directly kill An. Fen lightly tugged at the hem of Chen Qi¡¯s clothing, her earlier ¡®Mad State¡¯ had exhausted much of his strength. ¡°Leave the rest to me.¡± Chen Qi gently laid down Fen and took three steps forward. An rose back into the air, Her lips slightly curved, her eyes filled with arrogance and mockery. In her eyes, both Chen Qi and Fen were too weak. An grasped the magic wand again and laughed, ¡°My mind is like glass, saturated with light, and in my presence, you are as pure as nudity.¡± Nudity¡­ Fen took a deep breath, unbelieving. Although the metaphor was a bit strange, at that moment, An, amidst the Mist Sea, possessed a Spiritual Power Detection rivaling the Book Phase Legend! Under this powerful Spiritual Power Detection, every inch, every move of her and Chen Qi¡¯s bodies was fully visible to An! Such was the absolute Detect of the Book Phase Madwoman! The crowd watched dumbfounded at this scene, as An had undoubtedly already possessed power rivalling a Legend. However, what was even more surprising was that this power was not yet at its end! An was still getting stronger! S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°It¡¯s also time to go a step further¡­¡± An held the magic wand, her eyes full of pride: ¡°Book Release. Spirit Power Release!¡± Boom! Boom! Accompanied by the sound of her body tearing, endless Spiritual Power surged out from An. The majestic Spiritual Power turned into a blue sea that covered the Mist Sea before everyone¡¯s eyes! Chapter 491: 320: An Aotians Defeat! _2 Chapter 491: Chapter 320: An Aotian¡¯s Defeat! _2 In the overwhelming Sea of Spiritual Power, everyone felt as if they were hearing whispers from another world: ¡°Do you want to possess boundless Spiritual Power? Then abandon flesh and connect to the Magic Net!¡± The crisis that was destroying the Witch Sea¡­ Chen Qi excitedly watched everything unfolding before him. So this was the state of madness An was in. The Magic Net crisis was one of the White Tower Federation¡¯s main concerns, and it had unexpectedly appeared here. Above the overwhelming Spiritual Power, An no longer held back, and she gently hooked her Magic Wand. ... ¡°Magic Formation!¡± Behind her, a hundred magic circles with a radius of one meter formed and converged. ¡°Spiritual Power Cannon. A hundred times!¡± Under the infinite Spiritual Power, An could easily use ¡®firepower coverage!¡¯ Combined with her absolute perception, the Hunter in front of her had no escape! Boom! Boom! Boom! A hundred Spiritual Power Cannons fired at Chen Qi simultaneously, their dazzling light even turned the shadowy Mist Sea into daylight for a brief moment! Everyone squinted their eyes, quietly watching the terrifying scene unfold. A Mage¡¯s Spiritual Power Cannon barrage, a powerful move that usually only Legends could accomplish! Each Spiritual Power Cannon before it finished, a new one would form at the base of her Magic Wand behind An. An absolute, unrelenting attack with no dead angles and no gaps! Boom! Boom! ¡°Interesting¡­¡± Amidst the sky full of white light, Chen Qi burst out of the dazzling brilliance, opened his mouth, and stuffed all the Sage¡¯s Medicine prepared by the Flower Witch into his mouth, then fiercely bit down. At that moment, Chen Qi¡¯s body was covered with numerous burning wounds. However, these wounds did not induce fear or pain! On the contrary, he felt incredibly delighted, extremely thrilled! Shadow Release. Shadow of Flame Demon! Fury Blade. Release! Enhanced by Sage¡¯s Medicine, Frenzy Blood, Wind Elf Medicine! In that instant, it was as though a volcano erupted within Chen Qi, with continuous force filling his body, pushing it to an entirely new Domain! His muscles swelled, and under the influence of Dark Fire Hand, it became even more robust and bulged like protruding magma! Even with the ¡®night monster¡¯s¡¯ reasoning limitations, Chen Qi could hardly suppress this immensely restless power! Bright red Blade Blood Qi entwined around his body! This was the potion from the Witch! Witches are incredible! Chen Qi and An became just as exhilarated and charged out with a slash! His speed was so fast that a crimson airwave was slashed behind him! ¡°Shield!¡± An spoke softly again, aiming her Magic Wand at Chen Qi. But unlike last time! Soon, An felt a burning sensation in her arm, and her Spiritual Power Shield rapidly cracked. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! With a sound like glass shattering, Chen Qi had already reached An. ¡°Teacher An, having only quantity of Spiritual Power and no depth won¡¯t work¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, gleaming with blood qi, were merely ten centimeters from An¡¯s. At the same time, his body was ready for the next slash! ¡°Arrogant fool!¡± An¡¯s azure eyes glared back, she didn¡¯t choose to retreat, but stood on the ship, picked up her Magic Wand, and chose to fight Chen Qi in close quarters! Dark Fire Hand opened fire! The robust Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi punched out hundreds of times in an instant! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! White light flickered! With powerful Spiritual Power Perception, An could predict every move of Chen Qi, however, her speed and stamina could hardly keep up! She possessed unlimited Spiritual Power, but Chen Qi had faster speed and more tentacles! Craziness flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Too slow! And, a Mage should act like a Mage! Her excessive pursuit of single combat capabilities had already cost her the demeanor a Mage should have! Clang! Under a flash of white light from the Witch Sea, Chen Qi flicked his long sword upward, knocking An¡¯s Magic Wand out of her hand! Ultimately, the victor of this knife fight was him! An had no choice but to retreat and create distance. Losing her Magic Wand, An instinctively raised both hands and aimed them at Chen Qi. Even in a state of Spirit Power Release, without the Magic Wand, she could still perform a Release! ¡°Book Release. Rain of Spiritual Power!¡± An whispered softly, her instinct telling her that without her magic wand, she had to use release to turn the situation around. A continuous vortex of spiritual power condensed in her palm. ¡°You guys, get back!¡± Chen Qi stood up and commanded the crew behind him. ¡°Okay, okay, Black Hunter¡­¡± The Elf Hunter swallowed hard, huddling with the other crew members, shivering. ¡°Hu¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and grasped the handle of his sword. In this past month, he had not only digested the Flower Witch¡¯s potion but also searched for clues in the Mist Sea. At the same time, he had also mastered new techniques through his own understanding. This technique, although not a release, combined his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, Dark Fire Hand, Dark Flame, Blade Breathing Technique, and more¡ªit could only be used with these techniques! Boom! Boom! The entire body seethed with the fury of Blade Power, and scorching Blue Fire burst forth from the longsword, soon overtaken by black flames. The two fierce flames entwined, covering each other, eventually becoming a towering inferno¡ªa burning giant sword! At that moment, the long sword itself became the sword handle, and the spiral fire became the new blade! Concurrently, behind Chen Qi, twelve Dark Fire Hands each grabbed the burning ¡®handle¡¯ of the giant sword. And the sword¡¯s body of entwining spiral flames terrifyingly extended to forty meters in length! ¡°Try my new forty-meter-long sword, Mr. An!¡± Chen Qi stepped forward, formed the Draw Sword Slash posture, then fiercely stepped out, pouring all his spiritual power out. Cutting All! An also unleashed a massive vortex of spiritual power, a huge sphere from her hands shot out like a meteor falling from the sky, heading unstoppable towards Chen Qi. The final techniques from both sides clashed, stirring up unprecedented waves! The ocean of the Mist Sea swelled with wave after wave, as if welcoming a tsunami! Everyone closed their eyes, their bloodthirsty nature making it impossible to see clearly. Boom! Boom! Boom! The confrontation between their techniques lasted a full ten seconds before gradually ceasing. The wind blew past, and everything slowly returned to calm. After these giant waves, the ship fell into an unprecedented minute of silence. What had happened? Nancy curiously opened her eyes. But it was not until after that minute that Fen slowly said: ¡°It¡¯s over¡­¡± It¡¯s over! Everyone¡¯s eyes widened, unable to believe the scene before them. There stood Chen Qi, his longsword stuck in the deck, struggling to stand in the gentle breeze. And An had already fallen to the ground, unable to get up again. Her condition was indescribable, like a shattered porcelain doll lying helplessly on the ground, blood continuously flowing out. ¡°The Black Hunter won¡­¡± Nancy murmured incredulously. The genius of the Witch Sea, the successor favored by the Disaster Messenger, the bearer of the secrets of the Magic Net Crack¡ªAn had lost. In that moment, she didn¡¯t know whether she should be excited or delighted! Had An won, they would have become toys of the Magic Net Crack, dying in this vast sea. But what if the Black Hunter had won? Perhaps the Black Hunter would lock her up and play with whips and tentacles¡­ terror flashed in Nancy¡¯s eyes like never before. ¡°Please, spare us, I swear, never again¡­¡± Nancy said loudly. At that moment, she finally snapped out of her delusion about capturing the Black Hunter. The Black Hunter was not a Third Rank Transcendent! The gap in strength between them couldn¡¯t be bridged by numbers alone! Only someone like An, who defied the norms and held secrets, could briefly contend with the Black Hunter. From the beginning, they weren¡¯t hunters; they were toys being played with! Yet, amidst the storm, neither the witch nor the hunter paid any attention to the terrified crew. Fen slowly approached An¡¯s side, carefully lifted An into her arms, then took out a potion, cautiously pouring it into An¡¯s mouth. Gurgle, gurgle! ¡°Hu, hu, hu¡­¡± Chen Qi breathed heavily, spitting blood, enjoying the peaceful sea breeze. The Mist Merchant, and now An, both had fallen at their hands. In the shallow layers of the Mist Sea, no one could stand against them anymore. ¡°We won¡­¡± Chen Qi relaxed his tense body, enjoying a moment of victory as his hair fluttered gently in the sea breeze. And in the comfortable sea breeze, an unprecedented notice appeared before him. [You have defeated the monster that might have destroyed the Witch Sea¡­] [You have completed the quest to ascend to Legend!] Chapter 492: 321: Unlocking the Deep Sea Hunter Card! Chapter 492: Chapter 321: Unlocking the Deep Sea Hunter Card! Within the boundless expanse of the Mist Sea. Chen Qi stood steadfast upon the swaying deck, gazing out at the vast ocean before him. The tremendous waves created by his battle with An had briefly scattered the thick fog, and the air over the entire Mist Sea was more refreshing than it had ever been before. ¡°I¡¯ve really had my fill¡­¡± he thought. Chen Qi took in deep breaths of the fresh air, somewhat disbelieving of the prompt before his eyes. Since his arrival in the Witch Sea and after experiencing so many events, he had finally obtained a Legendary profession card and completed the corresponding Occupation Task. ... Normally, the difficulty of Occupation Tasks was extremely high; for example, Fen¡¯s Sage¡¯s Medicine would have required at least an entire month¡¯s delay without his help. Completing the Occupation Task within a day of obtaining the Occupation Card was also quite a rare occurrence. ¡°Not bad!¡± Chen Qi stretched his limbs. What he needed to do next, was to find a suitable place to complete the ritual and fully assimilate the Legendary profession card. And all of this was thanks to Teacher An. He had never expected An¡¯s talent to actually be in line with that of a ¡°monster that could potentially destroy the Witch Sea.¡± In the end, it was Teacher An¡¯s body that allowed him to step into a whole new world. Should I perhaps say ¡°Thank you, Teacher An¡±? Chen Qi glanced at An lying in Fen¡¯s arms and reached out to take out the Legendary profession card. At that moment, he suddenly felt intense gazes upon him. Fear, curiosity, desire, admiration, reverence¡­ A mix of emotions poured forth from behind him. Chen Qi turned his head. At the end of the ship, the exploratory crew of the Mist Sea were huddled together, watching him with a mix of alarm and curiosity. Among these crew members, there were also journalists from the White Dove Newspaper. If Pelu were here, I would probably already be giving an interview¡­ Chen Qi thought. The information on his ¡®Occupation Card¡¯ was classified; perhaps he should find an even more secluded place to check it. At this moment, the drained gambler Loren was half-kneeling, looking at the shattered ship, at the defeated An, at the devastation before him. As the planner of the ¡°Bounty Hunters¡¯ Black Hunter Task,¡± one of their ultimate enemies was before them. However, the Black Hunter before Loren now seemed like a towering mountain. He wanted to do something, but in the end, he only managed to say weakly: ¡°Everyone, perform the surrender ritual¡­¡± Above the Witch Sea, there was an unspoken rule not to kill those performing the ¡®surrender ritual.¡¯ The surrender ritual was similar to raising a white flag, a gesture of capitulation. In the Extraordinary World, however, it was more complicated. It required one to kneel, with buttocks in the air, then closing the eyes, hands cupped over the face, pressing the eyeballs with the index fingers, and biting down hard on the thumbs with teeth. Finally, one had to put their head on the ground and press down hard, while no longer emitting Spiritual Power. Under this posture, most Transcendents could no longer launch any effective surprise attacks. Simply put, it was a Transcendent¡¯s posture of surrender. Legend had it that ruthlessly slaughtering those who perform the ¡®ritual of defeat¡¯ was a taboo of time and would draw the gaze of the Angel of the Scales, Libra, ultimately leading to one¡¯s own demise. Chen Qi touched his chin, pondering. Such special ¡®Angels¡¯ really did exist, and in gaming forums, many players had been killed by the relentless pursuit of Libra. Of course, in the Witch Sea, this kind of surrender ritual was not common. Typically, this ritual would only appear under an absolute difference in power, such as when a navy led by a Legendary Transcendent faced off against a Third Rank pirate nest. And in the eyes of the gambler Loren, now there was an absolute gap in strength! Apart from Diya¡¯s mecha, they had no ability to resist whatsoever. ¡°We once offended the Black Hunter; perhaps this is our only chance to survive¡­¡± Loren couldn¡¯t help but think of the Witch Times¡¯ various speculations about the Black Hunter and the Witch. Before him, An, half-dead, had become the plaything of the Flower Witch. As a Hunter, he should never perform such a humiliating ritual, but there were too many innocents on this ship. Bang! Loren put his head to the ground and clenched his teeth. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Under Loren¡¯s lead, over twenty people on the ship knelt down, heads to the ground, teeth biting their palms, not daring to look directly at Chen Qi. In their eyes, the Black Hunter had become a Sea Monster that couldn¡¯t be looked upon directly! ¡°No need for such grand gestures¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the trembling crowd, touched his head, and was utterly unable to anticipate such a development. Under the influence of the newspapers, what has become of the images of me and the Witch¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. He had met Pelu once, so, in reality, most of the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s reports about him were factual. But the Witch Times was different. Recently, having tasted the sweetness of ¡®fabrication¡¯ and ¡®love-hate drama,¡¯ the Witch Times had completely let itself go and started ¡®writing novels.¡¯ Well, in this way, it¡¯s also good for checking the Occupation Card¡­ Chen Qi took out the Occupation Card. With the completion of the occupation mission, the seal on the Legendary Profession Card had also been lifted. [You have obtained the twisted Legendary Occupation Card ¡®Deep Sea Monster¡¯.] Deep Sea Monster¡­ Chen Qi blinked. So this was the real name of the Occupation Card. Over the long years, because the ¡®Deep Sea Hunter¡¯ itself was too famous, the legendary occupation he held had also become known as the Deep Sea Hunter in the telling and retelling. Chen Qi examined it. [Deep Sea Monster: Nature: Lamp, Blade Special: This Occupation Card has undergone special treatment; its ¡®Monster¡¯ part is completely suppressed by the ¡®Hunter¡¯ part. Description: A Hunter above the vast sea, constantly hunting deep sea monsters; throughout his long career, the blood of monsters had dyed his clothes black, their aberrant blood seeping through his skin and into his bones. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In thousands of nights, he was a mere thought, a simple step away from becoming a Sea Monster of the Witch Sea. Eventually, in long-fought battles, on the thousandth night under the light of lamps, his powerful will devoured that boundless desire for aberration, transforming him into something that no longer existed, a ¡®Monster¡¯ and ¡®Hunter¡¯ who no longer feared any deep sea monster. Effects: After assimilation, you will be able to accommodate all ¡®Monster Deformations,¡¯ withstand all ¡®High Deformation Skills,¡¯ obtain Fourth Rank Legendary Spiritual Power Origins, greatly increase the upper limit of your body, and gain significant insight into Blade Phase Skills. Assimilation Method: Put the Occupation Card into the sea within a vortex full of monsters to digest.] Chen Qi looked at the description of the Deep Sea Occupation Card before him. The card simply described the information of the Deep Sea Hunter. Just as he thought, the Deep Sea Hunter occupation could further strengthen his unfinished monster stream. However, the description wasn¡¯t complete; the boost from the Legendary Occupation Card would be even more powerful than described on the card. Moreover, his Hunter¡¯s Ember would also enhance this Legendary Occupation Card. Digesting this Occupation Card required finding the Vortex Land. That place wasn¡¯t hard to find; he just had to return to the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s habitat¡­ Chen Qi put away the Occupation Card and looked at An, who was cradled in Fen¡¯s embrace, and asked: ¡°How is she? What¡¯s her condition?¡± Chapter 493: 322 Book Witch and An Chapter 493: Chapter 322 Book Witch and An Is she better now¡­ The words of the Black Hunter, like endless tolling bells, echoed in everyone¡¯s minds. Such a gentle yet icy tone! Black Hunter, what exactly do you intend to do? People with their heads to the ground couldn¡¯t help but tremble, their thoughts running wild. Could it be, as reported in the Witch Times, that the Black Hunter and witches abduct innocent people and simultaneously torment them with tentacles and vines? Once they are worn out, they bury them in the ground. ¡°Come for me, my body is more suited for medication¡­¡± The gambler, Loren, clenched his teeth and whispered very softly. ... ¡°Don¡¯t come for me¡­¡± Nancy, her head to the ground, struggled desperately to restrain her inexplicable excitement and shame, letting fear dominate her mind. Should I get up now and look at the Flower Witch¡­ Nancy was extremely conflicted. Although it was just her speculation, the timing of the Flower Witch¡¯s appearance matched exactly with the escape of the young Miss of the Golden Canary Family. It is likely that the Flower Witch is from her same family and moreover, her status is probably much higher. However, amid all these worries, neither Nancy nor Loren could express their true thoughts. What are they talking about? Chen Qi did not pay attention to the two and looked towards Fen. Fen slowly took the potion bottle from An¡¯s mouth, shaking her head: ¡°Her body has already shattered¡­¡± ¡°Moreover, within her body, there remains a kind of special glowing Spiritual Power, which is slowly forming a new crack¡ªthis is Light Gap Disease, an affliction that is a ¡®terminal condition¡¯, even for a Legend¡­¡± A terminal condition¡­ Chen Qi walked over, crouched down, and examined An in her current state. An lay on Fen¡¯s lap, her white hair quietly spread on the ground, her arms covered in fresh blood and cracks, her expression filled with immense pain, seemingly still unable to escape from the ¡®Black Hunter¡¯s nightmare.¡¯ Embracing the power of the Magic Net has cost her body an unprecedented price. Too many powerful Transcendents in this world have died from ¡®mutations¡¯ and ¡®diseases.¡¯ Fen took out some bandages and gently made a simple dressing. She sighed: ¡°I am just a Pharmacist; my potions cannot heal her. She needs a real Doctor¡ªif she doesn¡¯t get help from a great Doctor within a month, she will definitely die¡­¡± ¡°Even if treated, if the root cause isn¡¯t addressed, within three months, she will still die¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was silent for a moment, lost in thought. Unlike Fen, in his eyes, An¡¯s condition had not yet reached the stage of being a ¡®terminal condition.¡¯ Having been nurtured by the Disaster Messenger of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, and after this battle, although injured, An had also reached a whole new realm. Moreover, after experiencing the infinite Spiritual Power of the Magic Net, An¡¯s control over Spiritual Power will reach a whole new level. The new realm that An reached is an extremely rare talent, which would make the Disaster Messenger extend a helping hand. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, An¡¯s injuries were more severe than I had imagined. Could the Disaster Messenger really solve An¡¯s problems? A sea breeze softly blew¡­ Chen Qi fell into deep thought. An¡¯s source of strength came from the ¡®Magic Net¡¯¡­ ¡®Magic Net¡¯¡­ Suddenly, Chen Qi had a flash of inspiration. ¡°Magic Net¡± as the main storyline of the White Tower Federation, many strong beings in the White Tower Federation care about the events related to the Magic Net. Most people who mutate due to the Magic Net end up destroying a town after the mutation and ultimately their bodies completely disappear, becoming part of the Magic Net. Under the influence of the ¡°Magic Net,¡± those who survived were undoubtedly geniuses among geniuses! The survivors would also become key figures within the White Tower Federation. Of course, at this stage, only a few powerful individuals knew about the ¡°Magic Net¡± disaster. Perhaps An could try to find the Book Saint mentioned in the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s letter, who had lived for over a hundred years. Chen Qi recalled for a long time, soon after, this Book Saint, who stayed in the library, would likely hold a trial for the successor of the ¡°Witch of the Book¡± due to various major events happening in the world, gathering all Third Rank Book Phase Transcendents from the White Tower Federation! An wasn¡¯t from the White Tower Federation, but as a distinguished student from Book Tower University, he should be eligible to partake in the Witch of the Book¡¯s trial. According to the normal path, An, under the mentorship of the Disaster Messenger from the Meteorological Bureau, would become a Great Demon Master, becoming one of the powerful forces to protect his homeland against the Great Whale surges in the future. Although following the Disaster Messenger at the Meteorological Bureau wasn¡¯t bad, if he could become a disciple of the Book Saint Asilina, the future would be even more promising! Most importantly, as the Book Saint Asilina could likely treat An¡¯s Light Gap Disease more effortlessly, while also unleashing An¡¯s potential. However, all of this depended on An¡¯s own will¡­ Chen Qi thought for a while, took out a piece of paper and a pen, and awkwardly wrote down the information about the ¡°Book Saint Trial.¡± Fen, curious, leaned over to look at what Chen Qi was writing, bit her lip, and a question mark-shaped little white flower and some slightly angry little red flowers appeared above her head. Damn riddle-maker! Fen didn¡¯t have much information about this incident; she only knew that An and Chen Qi knew each other. In Fen¡¯s eyes, An and Chen Qi were likely special agents of the secretive White Dove Newspaper! However, due to certain incidents, they had to act on their own. Although she had many questions, she chose not to ask in front of so many people. She¡¯d ask when they got back, and if he didn¡¯t answer, she¡¯d knock him out and ask again¡ªI am, after all, a Witch of Legendary Rank, needing to resort to some witchy methods¡­ Fen thought silently to herself. Is there something else to write? Chen Qi could vaguely feel that An, perhaps due to his disappearance, was falling into misunderstandings and troubles. These misunderstandings had far exceeded his expectations. The series of events prior had happened too suddenly; he had not found an appropriate opportunity to reveal his identity to An. Now, perhaps I should tell An about my identity. Who knows, as an excellent Bounty Hunter, elite of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, a newbie mentor of Maro Town, a Guardian who despises Sea Beasts, how An would see me knowing I am a Black Hunter¡­ Chen Qi struggled internally for a moment and eventually wrote a hint about his identity on the piece of paper. This message should only be understandable by An¡­ Chen Qi finished writing the note and found a crack in An¡¯s Staff, where he inserted it. When An used a Magic Technique again, he should discover the note. It was not surprising that for a considerable length of time, he and An would not meet again. Moreover, with his current predicament, even if the ¡°Maro Town newbie¡± cover was blown, it wouldn¡¯t matter much now. Fen took out a blanket and gently placed the injured An on it. After finishing up these matters, Chen Qi stood up and dusted off his hands. It was time to leave, the aura from the Magic Net Crack enough to penetrate the shallow layers of the Mist Sea. Loren was also on the boat, in the shallow layer, they shouldn¡¯t run into too much danger. However, before leaving, there was one very important thing he needed to handle. ¡°Loren.¡± Chen Qi looked up and uttered. Loren shivered, his head bowed as he pushed his cherished backpack card forward. Tick-tock! Tick-tock! A light sea breeze brushed by. Three seconds later, Loren abandoned his hopeful thinking and pushed the ¡®Light Witch Relic¡¯ he had borrowed, from beneath his knees. At that moment, Fen¡¯s eyes widened, and an excited little yellow flower appeared above her head. Chapter 494: 323 Promotion to Legend, Hunter and Monster! Chapter 494: Chapter 323 Promotion to Legend, Hunter and Monster! ¡°What a great item!¡± Chen Qi excitedly reached out, picking up the mirror. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was a dressing mirror with a golden frame. [The Witch¡¯s Lie Vanity Mirror: Nature: Lamp Description: The Witch of the Lamp, in the pursuit of hunting the Ice Witch, crafted this genius seal by using a Light Witch Relic! Function: At the cost of ¡°telling the truth and suffering Spiritual Power damage,¡± one can obtain a chance to divine another¡¯s whereabouts. ... Note: The higher the Rank of the divination target, the higher the Rank required by the person bearing the cost. Note: Observations suggest that continuous use can produce an uncontrollable curiosity, leading one to unconsciously develop an interest in all things unknown. The Witch of the Lamp Note: Curiosity, curiosity is the purpose of life! It is the true essence of our being!] Not just any Witch¡¯s Relic that could be used by non-witches! Chen Qi was extraordinarily excited by the unexpected find. He hadn¡¯t thought that such a good thing would exist. Fen could hardly hide her joy. In order to prevent the Black Whale Group from destroying the Witch Sea, she needed to open the Witch¡¯s Coffin. And to open the Witch¡¯s Coffin, she needed at least five Witch Relics. According to the information she had previously, Witch Relics were mostly in the hands of major powers and extremely difficult to obtain! Yet here they were, aboard an exploration ship, and they had stumbled upon the relic of the Light Witch! It could be considered an incredibly surprising gain! ¡°Is this mirror from the newspaper office?¡± Chen Qi looked down at Loren, who was bowing his head, and asked. The White Dove Newspaper was the only organization in the Witch Sea, other than the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, that possessed a large number of Lamp Phase forbidden artifacts. Loren didn¡¯t deny it, nodding lightly in response. ¡°As expected.¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t waste words and continued to search for the spoils of war. Aside from the heavy Mecha that Diya couldn¡¯t take away, there wasn¡¯t much of importance on the entire ship. Considering that the ship still needed to return to the Crack Sea, Chen Qi only took away items that could be sold for money and Gold Coins. The value of these Gold Coins, when added up, was about thirty million shell coins. ¡°That should be enough¡­¡± Chen Qi finished tallying and said, ¡°Let¡¯s call it a day.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Fen nodded, stuffing the items into a large sack and tossing it onto their small houseboat! A bountiful harvest! ¡°Goodbye, everyone!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s lips quirked up as he faced the sea breeze, with a full bag of loot, hopping onto the ship. ¡°Everyone, goodbye! Be safe on your way home!¡± Fen, with a light and lively step like a thief laden with spoils, waved to the crowd and boarded the houseboat. Return voyage! ¡­ ¡­ Everyone bowed their heads, silent, the Black Hunters had left five minutes ago, but they still hadn¡¯t raised their heads. The Black Hunters had let them go so easily. It wasn¡¯t until a woman wearing a white jumpsuit, draped in a coat, with protective goggles on her head and big wavy blonde hair, boarded the wounded ship. This person was none other than Catastrophe Messenger Rose from the Witch Sea¡¯s Shell Country Meteorological Bureau! The Catastrophe Messenger adjusted her hat, looking incredulously at the scene before her. The operation to hunt down the Black Hunter had failed. However, the failure of the Meteorological Bureau made her strangely happy. In a corner of the ship laid their long-missing investigator Jige. Additionally, the Level-A Crack Magic Net had not lost control but had been effectively dealt with! Looking at the people still alive before her, Catastrophe Messenger Rose crossed her arms and said, ¡°You¡¯re quite lucky to encounter the Magic Net and still be alive.¡± The people remained silent, not speaking. ¡°The source of the Magic Net¡­¡± The Catastrophe Messenger lowered her head, looking at the novice instructor An, her most valued student, at her feet. ¡°You lost, An, defeated by the Black Hunter¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s lips curled with a taunting smile. An had once told her that she would defeat the Black Hunter! The Catastrophe Messenger quietly awaited An¡¯s rebuttal. Her student, though not talkative, was extremely competitive. It was this competitiveness that had given her such strength at the Third Rank. And the Catastrophe Messenger also believed that the student she favored would one day become one of the strongest people in the world, surpassing the Black Hunter. But this time, An didn¡¯t respond with her usual defiance. Lying on the ground, An struggled to turn her head and looked out to the distant sea, not shifting her gaze for a long time. ¡­ ¡­ A day later, at Lamp Moon Island. Chen Qi stood atop the figurehead of the Nearshore Dominator, carefully steering into the center of a giant whirlpool. Soon, he found a suitable spot, the center of a hundred-meter whirlpool. ¡°This place will do¡­¡± Chen Qi swallowed hard as an intense craving surged through his body, craving for energy. He didn¡¯t inform Fen and Bree of his arrival here. Chen Qi planned to secretly advance his Rank without Fen knowing, and surprise her. Bree was still repairing the ship, and Fen was still concocting potions. Logically, Chen Qi should rest before reaching this place, recuperate, and then complete his promotion. However, he felt his body cells growing hungrier, increasingly desperate for energy. At that moment, a prompt appeared. [Your body is suffering from the side effect ¡°Hunger¡± of the Witch¡¯s Potion.] [Hunger: Your body longs to satisfy itself! Craves sublimation! Craves a fierce battle!] Witch¡¯s Potion¡­ Chen Qi gritted his teeth. He had almost forgotten that all the potions currently forged by the Flower Witch had significant side effects. Chen Qi flexed his neck. But this intense craving would just aid him in his ascension to legendary status. Chen Qi opened the bag, and scattered the pre-prepared Extraordinary Fish Bait over the whirlpool in front of him. Chapter 495: 323: Advancing to Legend, Hunter and Monster!_2 Chapter 495: Chapter 323: Advancing to Legend, Hunter and Monster!_2 Boom! Boom! Under the lure of the bait, increasingly ferocious and terrifying sea beasts began to converge towards the vortex. In the center of the vortex, a large number of monsters were gathering. The time had come! Chen Qi excitedly pulled out the Deep Sea Hunter Card, then fiercely used a long knife to slash open his arm. A large amount of fresh blood flowed from his arm, completely soaking the card. ... As the blood came into contact with the card, the Deep Sea Hunter Card burst forth with unprecedented Spiritual Power, like a vast ocean! Simultaneously, the hunter depicted on the card seemed to come to life, using the air above it to emit a dense fog-like rolling murderous aura! The fresh red blood instantly soaked the sea! Meanwhile, under the influence of this blood, the eyes of the sea beasts near the vortex turned an intense red, plunging into madness! Right after, the Deep Sea Hunter Card floating in the air began to emit an unprecedented, storm-like terrifying power! ¡°Digest!¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, he reached out and grasped the card directly. Under the intense grip, the card was crushed by him, turning into an even greater power, permeating his blood and striking directly at his soul! Chen Qi¡¯s brain kept buzzing, his entire body suddenly resounded with a thunderous boom, fiery burning Spiritual Power struck directly at his torso! Boom! Boom! Unlike his previous transformations, this promotion not only permeated his blood but also struck directly at his heart, assaulting his soul! Chen Qi took off his shirt, revealing his upper body. His muscles only slightly bulged, but the color was like cast steel, emitting rolling heat! Power surged towards him, as if in the next moment, he could transform into a terrifying monster. At that moment, he could feel that he wasn¡¯t just at the center of the vortex; he himself was the center of the vortex. Boom! In that instant, Chen Qi strongly felt his body stepping into a new realm. With just enough food, his physique could grow wildly like a newborn. His body had been sublimated. After the body¡¯s casting, next began the soul¡¯s casting. ¡°Roar¡­¡± Chen Qi opened his mouth; his teeth became incredibly sharp, oozing with blood like a wild beast. A strong desire filled his brain, a brain becoming that of a monster! To shed human flesh and become an endlessly reproducing, pleasure-seeking mucus mother tree! To shed human flesh and gain the dark deep sea tentacles that swim the seas unafraid! To shed human flesh and gain the dark, formless body of a Shadow Demon! To shed human flesh and gain the indestructible body of a dragon soaring through the skies! At this moment, each inch of his muscles seemed to have its ideas, yearning to evolve towards ¡°monster,¡± to distort! It was as if countless terrifying, twisted monsters were seducing him, luring him to become a new kind of killing monster¡­ ¡°Huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi clenched his fists, resisting this desire was several times more uncomfortable and difficult than he imagined. [You have acquired High Rank Blade Phase Comprehension.] Bang! Suddenly, before him, a flame slowly blossomed, dispelling the countless monsters¡¯ temptations¡­ This tiny flame, carrying boundless Spiritual Power, gently brushed against his body. It wasn¡¯t cold but soothed his restless heart. Chen Qi reached out, grasped the tiny flame, and swallowed it. Huu¡ª The tranquil sea breeze blew by. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The infinite monstrous desires in Chen Qi¡¯s heart were temporarily suppressed by the light of the flame. His body, his heart, gradually settled into calm. [You have acquired High Order Lamp Phase Comprehension.] Chen Qi snapped back to reality, took out his watch, and glanced at the time. The brief moment in his brain had already lasted a full three hours. The Spirit Power Field on this sea had also lasted three hours. At this moment, his entire body was enshrouded in a mountain-like Spirit Power Field; he was like a dragon, inviolable. [You have ascended to Legendary, becoming a terrifying hunter on the sea.] Chen Qi looked down and saw his once frail body, now strong as steel. [Your physique has increased by 30 points, your strength by 30 points, your inspiration by 50 points, your agility by 20 points.] A total of 130 points in enhancements¡­ Chen Qi then waved his hand, unleashing more powerful strength than before. Furthermore, as a Blade Phase profession, it was only a matter of time before his body, on par with dragons, reached its ¡°limit.¡± Chen Qi smiled, moved his body around, and then looked in detail at his new profession. [Deep Sea Monster Nature: Lamp, Blade Description: Hunt those monsters! With their blood, cast our flesh, remake our souls! Passive Talent: Hunter Enlightenment: Your Blade Phase Comprehension is high, you can learn Legendary Blade Phase Skills, and when digesting ¡°Hunter¡± related Skill Cards, you will digest more quickly. Lamp Fire: Having acquired High Order Lamp Phase Comprehension, you are blessed by the Lamp Phase, and there is always a flame in your heart, which can help you resist unimaginable mental attacks, divination tracking, and more. Monster¡¯s Desire: Your will is strong, your flesh has been remade, under the illumination of Lamp Fire, any deformities caused by blood, spirit, weapons, soul, potions, etc., cannot twist your will! Meanwhile, these deformities will ultimately submit to you! Chapter 496: 323: Advancing to Legend, Hunter and Monster!_3 Chapter 496: Chapter 323: Advancing to Legend, Hunter and Monster!_3 ¡°You are not immune to these aberrations; you are above them!¡± Chen Qi looked at the three passive skills. Unless two essential perceptions are met, Lamp Fire is a defensive passive. And Monster¡¯s Desire, turned out to be more powerful than he had imagined. Simply put, as long as he manipulated it properly, he could have the abilities of a Blood Demon without suffering the drawback of fearing sunlight. In fact, not only that, but this talent also made him immune to most of the negative consequences created in emergencies. ... This is a god-level talent of the monster flow¡­ Chen Qi mused quietly. These three talents would form the key to his system in the future. Chen Qi then reviewed the profession quest of the Deep Sea Hunter. [You have received the profession quest ¡®Monster Hunter¡¯: Monster Hunter: Quest objective: Every two weeks, you need to defeat a monster that might destroy Witch Sea and the coastal cities! Quest reward: A large number of inspiration points, Blade¡¯s inspiration, Lamp¡¯s inspiration. Note: Blade¡¯s inspiration and Lamp¡¯s inspiration can accelerate the learning of Skill Cards or enhance one¡¯s own release. Note: The stronger the hunting enemy, the greater the reward.] Chen Qi examined this quest objective. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This task was quite special, as, due to the modifications of the Deep Sea Hunter, this card¡¯s task was highly tied to Witch Sea. Essentially, it was the low-level version of the ¡®profession promotion quest.¡¯ The frequency of the quest trigger was every two weeks¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. However, before he had fully developed, completing this task would still be quite challenging. At that moment, Chen Qi felt a warm flow within him. [Your Hunter¡¯s Ember has strengthened your profession quest. When completing the task, you will also receive a special ¡®inspiration¡¯ Hunter¡¯s Fire. Hunter¡¯s Fire: This inspiration allows you to enter dreams within the Sea of Spiritual Power, helping you break through Blade Phase, Lamp Phase skills, or comprehend and combine new skills. Note: This Hunter¡¯s Fire can also be considered as Lamp¡¯s inspiration or Blade¡¯s inspiration for strengthening Skill Cards.] Hunter¡¯s Fire¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he looked it over. The tip from Hunter¡¯s Ember was actually about strengthening the task. It allowed for skill fusion, in addition to breaking through the skill ceiling¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. Normally, such skill fusion and breakthroughs in the skill ceiling required a great deal of practice and knowledge accumulation. And the Hunter¡¯s Fire could save a considerable amount of time to complete this process. Undoubtedly, compared to the original reward, this reward was much more powerful. Not bad! Chen Qi calmed his excited emotions. His body now was nothing like it used to be! Wait! Chen Qi glanced at his Monster¡¯s Desire talent. Although it was called Monster¡¯s Desire, in reality, this talent should be called ¡®Human¡¯s Desire.¡¯ This talent wasn¡¯t like a normal monster flow talent; its essence was to suppress the impact of ¡°aberrations¡± on the body and mind, forcibly maintaining the body within the ¡®human¡¯ range. Moreover, it was more versatile than ordinary monster flow. And in fact, Chen Qi wasn¡¯t lacking ways to acquire these ¡®monsterizations¡¯ now. Aside from the various incidents at the Crack, the simplest way to become a ¡®monster¡¯ was to ingest concocted potions! And the Flower Witch was a master potion maker! His body now could handle all kinds of potions¡ªShadow Demon Medicine, Enchanting Demon Potion, Deep Sea Tentacle Monster Medicine, Tree Medicine, Mushroom Medicine, Mermaid Potion¡­ He could eat them all now! What dangerous potions could the Flower Witch create? Chen Qi faced the sea breeze, steering the Nearshore Dominator toward Lamp Moon Island. Now, the Flower Witch and Bree were still unaware of his secret Legend. I wonder what their expressions would be when they saw him advance to Legend? It would be a surprise for them¡­ Chen Qi held his head high, particularly exhilarated. Chapter 497: 324: The Evil Witchs Hypnotic Potion Chapter 497: Chapter 324: The Evil Witch¡¯s Hypnotic Potion Lamp Moon Island, aboard an elusive Ghost Ship. ¡°Hmm hmm hmm~¡± A witch cloaked in a cape was in the Ghost Ship¡¯s makeshift alchemy room, clipping her nails and dropping them into the boiling Magic Potion Pot. ¡°Flower Phase witch¡¯s nails, plus a bit of life energy, and the fragile, compliant flower¡­¡± In the bubbling green potion pot, bubbles instantly turned the concoction into a pink-colored potion! Nearby, six Water Elves widened their eyes, staring at the evil, terrifying witch on the ship with a fearful look. ... Afraid! Terrified! ¡°Hmm hmm hmm hmm¡­¡± The corners of the witch¡¯s mouth curled up; she couldn¡¯t resist letting out some wicked laughter, as a bold plan was already in motion in her heart. Taking advantage of the Hunter¡¯s absence to complete her evil potion! ¡°Lastly, add the most joyous Flower Wine!¡± Gurgle! Gurgle! The Magic Potion Pot emitted scalding steam! Fen, holding a massive Alchemy Stick with both hands, excitedly stirred the potion. Finally, with a giant heart appearing at the center of the potion, a perfect magic potion was concocted. Fen picked up a wine bottle, filled it with the essence of the potion, and then poured more delicious Flower Wine into it! Magic Potion mixed with wine! Just like that, her carefully prepared potion wine was successfully made! Flower Sea Seductive Medicine Wine! As a potion wine, it could silently induce a strange tipsy feeling, while making one¡¯s consciousness weak and easy to coax into a bizarre ¡°compliant¡± state. It was very similar to the Skill of a Third Rank Heartless Hypnotist, but in terms of potency, it was far stronger. Chen Qi, with his Third Rank constitution, couldn¡¯t resist this powerful hypnotic potion! With this, one could pry open the riddle-laden Hunter¡¯s mouth! ¡°Hee hee hee hee hee¡­¡± Fen held the potion wine high and couldn¡¯t stop laughing. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, she soon noticed a problem. This way, might it not be too good¡­ Fen felt a twinge of conscience. Although she robbed exploration ships, bullied the naive Dragon Tamers, learned Life Forbidden Techniques, concocted illegal potions, and mingled with the Black Hunter, she was a good witch. I am a witch, and sometimes, I must resort to a witch¡¯s methods¡­ Fen remembered her teacher¡¯s teachings and hesitated for a moment, shaking her head. No, as a High-level Transcendent, Fen recently felt she lacked a bit of necessary assertiveness. And the potion was harmless, even making one feel very comfortable! Fen thought to herself. ¡°Moreover, next, discussing the big plans with Qi will be easier¡­¡± Suddenly, a shout came! Speaking of which, Chen Qi went out to see the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, why hasn¡¯t he returned? Fen had a puzzled little flower sprout above her head. Suddenly, outside, Chen Qi¡¯s voice came. ¡°Fen!!¡± Hearing Chen Qi¡¯s voice, Fen shuddered as if electrocuted, turned off the stove in panic. He¡¯s back so soon! Fen asked Water Elf No.2 to threaten the other Water Elves not to reveal her plan. The Nearshore Dominator lowered its head, gently placing its head at the side of the ship. Chen Qi climbed from Nearshore Dominator¡¯s head onto the deck, surveying the whole ship. Bree was repairing machinery atop the Lamp Moon Island. Chen Qi lowered his head. His Deep Sea Perception sensed many extremely subtle traces of Spiritual Power. Above the deck, he could see a ¡®tiny seed.¡¯ The dangerous Flower Seed previously obtained from the gardener, Nancy. On this ship, there were hundreds of such seeds hidden! This was a method commonly used by gardeners, planting seeds in advance and ambushing enemies as they entered the ¡®seed¡¯ Domain when the seeds were detonated. Enemies? Chen Qi thought initially, but quickly dismissed the idea. After all, Fen was still on the ship. That is, the seeds meant for ambush were very likely placed by Fen! Fen wants to ambush me? Chen Qi frowned, immediately considering this possibility. On the way to Mist Sea, Fen had mentioned more than once her wish to pry open his mouth! To generate binding vines from the seeds and then interrogate me¡­ Chen Qi fell into deep thought. Although with Fen¡¯s character, it shouldn¡¯t be too extreme, he still didn¡¯t enjoy the idea of Fen prying his mouth open. It felt foolish to be tricked by the Flower Witch. Most importantly, his real identity was not even a member of the White Dove Newspaper as Fen imagined. Chen Qi took out a vial of Fen¡¯s ¡®Spiritual Power Concealment¡¯ potion. He had just been promoted to Legend, and with a simple Spiritual Power Concealing potion, he was indistinguishable from his Third Rank Spiritual Power Field. Chen Qi drank the potion, and his Spiritual Power Field gradually faded. Meanwhile, Fen, who had handled the ¡®crime tools¡¯ scene in the Alchemy Room, came out, clapped her hands, and happily said: ¡°Qi and Bree, I have made a super tasty potion wine!¡± Saying so, Fen picked up the potion wine and showed it off, ¡°To celebrate our grand ship, with only nine crew members, completing the battle of Mist Sea!¡± Above the island, Bree, engrossed in mechanical work, wiped the sweat from his forehead: ¡°Don¡¯t disturb a Mechanic¡¯s work! You all go ahead and drink!¡± Potion wine¡­ Chen Qi stared at the potion wine in Fen¡¯s hand. Her wine bottle was a Flower Wine bottle. However, Chen Qi didn¡¯t object, agreeing to the matter. Today, the sky was clear, and the sunshine was particularly comforting, and the two didn¡¯t choose to celebrate in the dining room but directly on the deck, laying out a simple tablecloth. SEND GIFT 2 Chapter 498: 324: The Evil Witchs Hypnotic Potion_2 Chapter 498: Chapter 324: The Evil Witch¡¯s Hypnotic Potion_2 Both sat down to celebrate the great victory in the Mist Sea. Fen raised her glass, happily saying, ¡°Qi! Congratulations on getting the Legendary profession card and successfully completing the occupational task. Now, you just need to find the place for promotion, and you will be able to complete it!¡± ¡°Right, and we also got the Witch¡¯s Mirror! Next, we just need to get two more Witch Relics¡­¡± After speaking, Fen poured the potion wine into a glass and handed it to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the cup, looking at the translucent pink Flower Wine in front of him. ... The scent of Flower Phase, this is Flower Phase¡¯s Interrogation Wine¡­ Chen Qi recognized the category of this wine at a glance. In the player forum, this wine is very common in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, often used in various strange segments. However¡­ Chen Qi felt that, with his constitution after ascending to Legend, this potion wine would not have any negative effects on him. Fen raised her cup, happily saying, ¡°To our victory! Qi!¡± ¡°Mm!¡± Chen Qi did not hesitate and downed the Flower Wine in one gulp. After drinking, his cheeks flushed slightly, and his body felt as though a spring breeze had passed over, extraordinarily comfortable. The taste is not bad, very sweet, slightly dizzying¡­ Chen Qi evaluated in his mind, closer to a fruity beverage than wine. Additionally, it contained an Extraordinary element, bringing a unique ¡®spring breeze sensation.¡¯ Though becoming fuzzy, he still maintained his reason! Drank it down! Fen raised her glass and toasted Chen Qi two more times. Once she confirmed Chen Qi¡¯s face was red enough, slightly dizzy, Fen swiftly switched from kneeling to a cross-legged posture. Then, she lifted her head, swaying her pink wine glass like a witch playing with people¡¯s hearts: ¡°Qi, what is your true identity?¡± Fen spoke calmly, with a kind of interrogator¡¯s feeling! Is this an interrogation again? Chen Qi did not lie, quietly saying, ¡°Just an ordinary youth born in Maro Town, aspiring to reach the pinnacle of the Extraordinary.¡± The pinnacle of the Extraordinary¡­ Fen asked again, ¡°Aren¡¯t you with the White Dove Newspaper? Or a member of some other secret Extraordinary organization?¡± Chen Qi slowed down his speech, slightly bewildered, saying, ¡°Of course not, the only organization I¡¯ve joined is the Hunter Association¡­¡± So, it¡¯s true, he didn¡¯t lie to me¡­ Fen blinked, continuing to ask, ¡°Do you have any secrets you¡¯re keeping from me?¡± Secrets kept from you¡­ Chen Qi fell into brief contemplation. In fact, other than being a transmigrator, the only thing he had concealed from Fen was the ¡®Deep Sea Affinity¡¯ talent. After so many experiences, with Fen¡¯s wisdom, she must have already realized it. Chen Qi thought about it, and straightforwardly said, ¡°I have a special psychic talent that allows me to have a higher affinity with sea creatures¡­¡± Upon hearing this answer, Fen showed no surprise. ¡°I already knew that, your secret.¡± Fen drank another sip of Flower Wine with pride, cheeks blushing. Although she had already guessed it, hearing it directly from Chen Qi still inexplicably delighted her. Finally, Fen¡¯s face became serious, as she asked the question she cared about most, regarding the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Her teacher had taught her that if she ever returned to the Witch Sea, she must be wary of all ¡®Helpers.¡¯ Because of her ¡®Witch¡¯ identity, many Helpers might ultimately aim for her teacher¡¯s body and the priceless treasure of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Fen¡¯s last question was, ¡°Qi, why are you willing to join me¡­ in searching for Witch Relics, in opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­¡± Opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin was not just crazy for a Third Rank Transcendent but even for a Legend. Chen Qi took another sip of Flower Wine and blurted out, ¡°To become an existence beyond Legend, I need the help of a strong being¡­¡± The path of Legend is not the end; even as a Legend, it is very hard to defeat the Lantern Death God¡¯s Angel Envoys or escape the disaster of the Great Whale. If one wants to become stronger, to reach the Domain of the Saint, or even the domains of Angel or Demigod, one needs a reliable helper and knowledge about Saints. Becoming beyond Legend¡­ Fen was stunned for a moment; for a youth without any background, this was undoubtedly the most suitable reason. After speaking, Chen Qi always felt something was missing, so he added another sentence. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°And also, to help my friend, you¡­¡± ¡°For me¡­¡± Fen¡¯s face immediately flushed, a bit of self-reproach in her heart. Chen Qi had helped her so much, yet she, relying on her status as a Legend, secretly drugged Chen Qi to carry out this ¡®mistrust of companions¡¯ plan. I really am an evil Witch¡­ Fen produced a little blue flower of self-reproach. To alleviate the guilt in her heart, Fen finally asked, ¡°Qi, do you have any wishes you want to fulfill?¡± Wishes to fulfill? Chen Qi was stunned; he thought Fen would continue the interrogation. ¡°As long as I can do it, I¡¯ll help you fulfill this wish¡­ anything.¡± Fen said with self-reproach. Anything! Chen Qi was stunned, looking at the small yellow flowers on Fen¡¯s head. At that moment, the flowers on Fen¡¯s head, swayed due to complex emotions. Chen Qi¡¯s mind teemed with thoughts, struggling to control his ¡®confused¡¯ expression: ¡°Pluck that little flower that¡¯s shaking on your head!¡± Pluck the flower from my head¡­ Fen was stunned. Then, she gently brushed the hair beside her ear and stared intently at Chen Qi. Her expression became puzzled, then it turned cold! Soon, she realized that Chen Qi had not been beguiled by her potion! Fen¡¯s expression was cold, like an icy wolf, as she questioned: ¡°Qi, you weren¡¯t completely enchanted by the flower wine?¡± Danger! Chen Qi sensed a tinge of murderous intent, the terrifying intent of a witch! At the same time, all the trap seeds buried throughout the ship started to sprout! I have been discovered¡­ Chen Qi dropped the pretense, his lips curling into a smirk: ¡°Hmm, what about it?¡± He was now a legend, and even if Fen attacked forcefully, he had the power to strike back. However, Fen¡¯s ¡®Life Technique¡¯ was too enigmatic; if it came to a head-on clash, he might not be a match for her! A bit troublesome¡­ Chen Qi clenched his teeth. To be precise, having just ascended, he was no match for her under the ¡®traps¡¯ she had prepared in advance. Chen Qi faintly envisioned himself being ensnared by Fen¡¯s vines, hanged and whipped¡ªa horrifying scene all because he had deceived Fen. You deceived me¡­ Fen stood silent, slowly stood up, and took hold of her magic wand. The sea wind gently caressed her hair, which bore bright red petals. Next, she aimed the wand at Chen Qi and suddenly channeled her Qi Power! Boom! Accompanied by a loud noise, the entire ship¡¯s seeds burst open, grew at a swift pace, becoming large and twisted! And the target of these Extraordinary Seeds was none other than Chen Qi! Chen Qi quickly drew his long sword! Even if caught by Fen, he would have to lose standing! Boom! However, the next second, to his surprise, the ¡®Extraordinary Plants¡¯ rushing towards him halted. Yellow petals fell on his face, extraordinarily soothing. Chen Qi looked at the ¡®flower boat¡¯ before him. These weren¡¯t the binding vines but ¡®flower seeds,¡¯ which, under the influence of Extraordinary Power, filled the entire ship with blossoms in an instant. Roses, lilies, tulips, violets; a mix of flowers intertwined, painting vivid tapestries, dazzling and breathtaking. The sea breeze blew gently, and the flowers swayed with the wind. Under the sunlight, Chen Qi seemed to be in a dream woven by the Witch about beauty and hope. This was the Flower Ceremony of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom to celebrate the promotion of loved ones, symbolizing blessings, expectations, and love for the person being promoted. Looking at the sea of celebratory flowers before him, Chen Qi was momentarily at a loss, unsure of what to say. Fen¡¯s icy countenance slowly faded away, her lips lifting into a slight smile: ¡°Welcome back, congratulations on your ascent to legend, Qi¡­¡± She recited the words she had prepared for a long time. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± I thought too much, Fen never intended to capture and interrogate me¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head, his face flushing, and whispered: ¡°Sorry, Fen, I thought you were going to apprehend me and then interrogate¡­ Also, I didn¡¯t lie to you just now.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Fen looked up, grinning mischievously. Although her potion plan had failed, her instincts told her that Chen Qi wasn¡¯t lying. After all, I am a Witch! A witch who can toy with people¡¯s hearts! Fen took out a seed she had prepared earlier from her bloodied ear. In her hands, the seed broke open, growing into a Canary Flower: ¡°Happy promotion! A little gift from me!¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi silently accepted the flower, standing there, somewhat at a loss. The sea breeze passed, and petals danced with the wind. Such a cheesy Witch and Hunter! Bree, having finished with the mechanical repairs below on the island, lifted his head and looked at the flower boat before him, unable to help but internally comment. He waited for a long while, then spoke up to Chen Qi: ¡°Qi, I have something to report! Um, it¡¯s quite important!¡± Chapter 499: 325: Black Prison Ship! Chapter 499: Chapter 325: Black Prison Ship! ¡°What important message?¡± Chen Qi leaned against the ship¡¯s side, proudly twirling the little yellow flower in his hand. Bree fumbled with the radio device: ¡°While in the Mist Sea, I received a message from our captain.¡± ¡°A message from the Ice Demon Pirate Group?¡± Curiosity flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. ... According to previous information, the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group had been stuck in the Mist Sea while trying to rescue their vice captain! It was highly likely that they had ventured deep into the middle layer of the Mist Sea. And in the middle layer of the Mist Sea, they might have encountered unimaginable entities. Furthermore, according to the information he had gathered, an investigator from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau had also encountered a terrifying special ship inside the Mist Sea. Bree lifted the mended radio device and stepped onto the deck: ¡°Yes, in the Mist Sea, the device I used to contact the captain picked up wailing sounds.¡± ¡°Wailing sounds? What kind of wailing?¡± Chen Qi cocked his head, puzzled. ¡°I¡¯ll play it for you.¡± Bree picked up the radio device and tinkered with it. Zzszsz! Zzszsz! Soon, a hoarse wail emanated from the radio device: ¡°No, don¡¯t¡­¡± The old Transcendent communication device, stuck like it was jammed, kept saying ¡®no, don¡¯t¡¯! Don¡¯t? Don¡¯t come over? Don¡¯t respond? Chen Qi, with his chin propped on his hand, fell into a brief confusion. The voice inside the device sounded like it was encountering some extremely terrifying monsters! Bree lifted the radio: ¡°This device is something extraordinary given to me by the captain; it usually doesn¡¯t break.¡± ¡°Something extraordinary?¡± Chen Qi looked curiously at the device, which was different from regular extraordinary objects. The communication device in Bree¡¯s hand was far more powerful than the Eye of Long Voyage. Bree continued: ¡°That¡¯s pretty much it. Just an hour ago, the radio again transmitted cries of wailing. Moreover, the captain¡¯s communication device transmitted peculiar lightning.¡± Peculiar lightning? Chen Qi looked puzzled, gazing at the device in Bree¡¯s hand. Suddenly, atop the communication device, tiny black lightning appeared. Crack! Crack! Chen Qi frowned. He was very familiar with this kind of tiny lightning. It was the lightning of ¡®Space Shuttle¡¯! And suddenly, atop the calm sea surface, at no specific moment, a tiny white paper boat appeared. ¡°Paper boats¡­¡± Chen Qi blinked his eyes, immediately feeling a chill running down his spine. A tiny paper boat just appeared out of the blue in the vast sea before their eyes? And this tiny paper boat, under the blow of the sea wind, kept accelerating, drifting toward the distant sea. Crrrkk! Crrrkk! Atop the tiny paper boat, tiny black lightning struck again! Chen Qi suddenly woke up. This lightning marked the location of an incoming ¡®Space Shuttle¡¯! ¡°Captain¡¯s toy¡­¡± Bree stood frozen for a moment; he hadn¡¯t anticipated that the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s paper boat would appear here. As the sea breeze blew, the paper boat grew bigger and bigger, from the size of a palm to the size of a head, becoming the size of a house¡­ Soon, with the sound of waves and wind growing louder, the paper boat was no longer just a fragile existence made of paper; its edges gradually hardened. Boom! Together with a thunderous roar, the paper boat before them transformed into a three-layered paper boat! The lines of the boat¡¯s body were smooth, and sails ballooned, proudly sailing against the sea wind! Chen Qi raised his head, looking at this nearly 20-meter extraordinary ship. The main ship of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the Drifting Paper Boat! This was a warship dug out from ancient ruins, legend has it that the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s ships could ignore the taboo of cracks, traveling between realms! Also, as an object under the ¡®Dice Hammer Phase¡¯ taboo, it could take any form, be it a balloon airship soaring through the skies or a carriage on land. At the bow, a young man stood at the highest point of the ship, holding the railing, looking toward the distant sea. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The man before them, wearing a captain¡¯s hat, his gray-white hair whipping in the mighty sea wind. Obvious scorching wounds marred his body. He was none other than the great captain of one of the Four Great Pirates, the leader of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the Transforming Monster, the most formidable worker, Captain Palu. ¡°Captain!!¡± Bree couldn¡¯t help but shout out, as the mechanic of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, he hadn¡¯t seen their kind, lovely, beautiful captain for a long time! If he couldn¡¯t see his captain again, he would become a drudge under the Black Hunter. Bree missed his captain dearly, he had a lot of extraordinary materials for crafting new Mechas, needing the captain¡¯s procurement! However, in response to ¡®Bree¡¯s¡¯ shout, Palu showed no joy. He turned back, his eyes filled with terror as he looked at Chen Qi and Bree, then hysterically yelled: ¡°Don¡¯t stop! Run! Run!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s body suddenly stiffened, looking toward the distant sea. Boom! Boom! Just then, in the clear sky, a colossal red and black hundred-meter crack fiercely tore open! In that vast chasm, numerous dark hands forcefully pressed against the sides of the crack and then pulled it open. It was as if a titanic red and black bronze door was being opened by a Titan! Under countless dark hands, the crack grew bigger and bigger, turning into a colossal red and black gate! From within the red and black gate, boundless power poured out, instantly covering the sky in a bright red hue¡ª And then, an unimaginably gigantic warship emerged from the crack! Chapter 500: 325: Black Prison Ship!_2 Chapter 500: Chapter 325: Black Prison Ship!_2 ¡°What is¡­this?¡± Bree looked up and, for a moment, couldn¡¯t catch a glimpse of the entire warship! The ship soared to a mighty hundred meters high, like a moving steel fortress standing amidst the raging waves, exuding a bone-chilling majesty and combativeness. The surface of the ship¡¯s body was studded with hundreds of thousands of bright red blades, countless blood-stained, thick chains, and innumerable skeletons! It was a gigantic ship that had been baptized by a century of warfare! Before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes popped up a naked red prompt. ... [You have stepped into the Blood General¡¯s Domain¡­] Blood General¡­Chen Qi felt a sharp, intense pang all over his body and hurriedly looked up. But he couldn¡¯t see the situation on the ship at all. He could only faintly sense that on this colossal ship, there were red and black eyes, like hungry hounds, watching them. This was the most massive, most terrifying ship he had seen since arriving at the Witch Sea. Rather than a ship, it was more like a roaming disaster Titan! Chen Qi quickly took a step back and drew his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. However, the huge Titan Ship didn¡¯t seem to care about the tiny Ghost Ship. Only to see! From the cannon port in the center of the warship, emerged two enormous Whale Hunting Spears, aimed at the Paper Boat of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. The twenty-meter-high ship of the Ice Demon Pirate Group appeared like a small fish before a wicked shark compared to the massive ship. Boom! The Whale Hunting Spear shot out fiercely from the ship¡¯s mouth! Accompanied by a massive blast, the Paper Boat of the Ice Demon Pirate Group shuddered violently and had a chunk of its rear clipped off. However, thanks to the crew¡¯s operation, this ¡®Paper Boat¡¯ was still making a tough escape. ¡°The captain¡¯s ship, being treated like prey¡­¡± Bree could hardly imagine the scene before him. The drifting Paper Boat of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the strongest ship in his eyes, now looked no better than a dog that has lost its home! ¡°What happened!¡± Fen looked towards the distant black giant ship, completely clueless about what to do. ¡°Should we run?¡± Fen asked. Chen Qi snapped his fingers and threw down fish bait: ¡°No need, we can handle this!¡± Chen Qi looked up, and although he couldn¡¯t see the specifics of the giant ship, he could see a flag fluttering in the wind. It was an enormous flag, and on top of the flag was an upside-down longsword stained with red and black blood. That was the flag of the Black Blood Empire. This one ship alone could be called the Ship of Destruction, yet, on this one ship, white flames clearly raged. The light of day was scorching this gigantic ship. It was a ship that could only appear in the night. Rumble! Rumble! Chen Qi extended his hand and said: ¡°Fen, give me ten bottles of the most intense Frenzy Potion!¡± ¡°???¡± Fen, curious, eventually handed over ten bottles of Frenzy Potion to Chen Qi. Chen Qi received the potions, lightly ran a finger over them, and sliced open the mouths of the ten potion bottles. Then, mixed with the fish bait, Chen Qi combined these potions with his Extraordinary Fish Bait and tossed them overboard. ¡°Roar!¡± A gigantic maw emerged from the seabed, ferociously snapping up the fish bait soaked in Frenzy Potion! In an instant, bright red torrents of Frenzy Blood surged over the body of the Nearshore Dominator, creating thunderous noises. Chen Qi now had a detailed understanding of the ¡®Nearshore Dominator¡¯s¡¯ abilities. Its skin was tough, its flesh thick, but it had low accuracy and was extremely slow to react to attacks. Simply put, it had brute strength but little brain. At the same time, its robust Dragon Body could bear far more Extraordinary Power than a human. After consuming the Frenzy Blood, the ¡®Dragon Cannon¡¯ released by the Nearshore Dominator would have over ten times its original power. However, the accuracy of the ¡®Dragon Cannon¡¯ after frenzying would be significantly reduced. Although it wasn¡¯t suited for agile human units. But when dealing with colossal creatures, it was a terrifying move! Chen Qi gently flicked his finger forward: ¡°Go.¡± Under Chen Qi¡¯s command, the Nearshore Dominator swiftly navigated through the sea. Thanks to its powerful underwater speed, the Nearshore Dominator quickly arrived in front of the drifting Paper Boat and then emerged from the water. ¡°Surround them?¡± Captain Palu on the Paper Boat clenched his fist. Only to see, above him, the black scales of the Nearshore Dominator vibrantly pulsated, emitting scorching heat. Its body seemed to contain lava, with endless fury shining in its eyes. Huge plumes of steam engulfed the escaping sailors on the drifting paper boat. Boom! Boom! The body of the Nearshore Dominator swelled and contracted, channeling its extraordinary energy into its mouth, condensing into a dark red dot. Until it condensed to the limit, then burst forth violently! Frenzied. Dragon Cannon! At the same time, atop the Black Blade Giant Ship, the Whale Hunting Spear, designed specifically for hunting leviathans, was fired once again! Boom! sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The blood-red Dragon Cannon lit up the entire sky as it fiercely melted the colossal spear and struck the giant ship. Boom! Boom! The crimson Dragon Cannon, comparable to a release, was like a giant¡¯s spear, forcefully halting the hundred-meter ship¡¯s progress! ¡°The Black Light Dragon of the Crack Sea¡­¡± Aboard the giant ship, a man clad in bright red battle armor let out a puzzled voice. He did not understand the scene before him, but the giant ship was already exuding the scalding fire of the daytime. He waved his hand and said coldly, ¡°Retreat.¡± ¡°At once, General!¡± A chorus of strong, orderly shouts came from the ship. The bright red Crack Gate appeared once more, the Black Blade Giant Ship spurred huge waves as it sailed back into the gate, vanishing from the sea. [You have left the domain of the Blood General¡­] A special prompt transmitted into everyone¡¯s minds. ¡°They¡¯re gone?¡± Fen, her hair disheveled in the wind, touched her head, somewhat confused. What happened? Why did a giant ship suddenly appear? And why did it suddenly leave? ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± The Nearshore Dominator breathed heavily, its Dragon Cannon had drained all its energy. It swam back excitedly, opening its scalding, gaping maw towards the three people, panting. ¡°Well done!¡± Chen Qi made an extra-large fish bait and threw it to the Nearshore Dominator. The weakened Nearshore Dominator bit the bait in one gulp and, wagging its tail, flaunted in front of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons who were watching the spectacle from a distance. ¡°Ha! Ha! Ha!¡± The graceful Lamp Moon Sea Dragons also happily wagged their tails at the sight of the weakened Nearshore Dominator. The foolish Nearshore Dominator was likely to be besieged by the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons tonight¡­ Chen Qi mused. Soon after, the fleeing paper boat also approached cautiously. Bang! The two ships collided. Aboard the ship of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the crew sat on the deck, continually using potions, their faces etched with pain. Obvious mutilations marred their bodies, and their spirits too had suffered grievous problems. Clearly, they had endured an unimaginable horror. The only one still in possession of his wits was Captain Palu of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. After tending to the wounded, Palu leaped onto their ship. He then looked at the two people with horror. He had seen these two before; one had been a Third Rank Alchemist, the other Second Rank. Incredulity struck him, could it be that at that time, both had concealed their Spirit Power Fields¡­ Captain Palu¡¯s pupils constricted. ¡°We meet again, Captain Palu.¡± Chen Qi looked towards the ship behind Palu. From Palu¡¯s ship, he sensed the aroma of ¡®treasures.¡¯ As expected, the main ship of the Ice Demon Pirate Group was laden with treasures from the middle layers of the Mist Sea! Palu¡¯s curious gaze rested on Fen. Fen patted her chest and said elegantly, ¡°I, the Flower Witch, greetings to you.¡± ¡°Greetings¡­ Hm? And who might this gentleman be?¡± Captain Palu looked at Chen Qi with curiosity. A Second Rank, ascended to legend in such a short span of time, was no ordinary individual! Could it be, he was a member of the Flower Witch¡¯s family, a relative of the Flower Witch? Captain Palu boldly speculated. ¡°I am¡­¡± Chen Qi was about to introduce himself. However, Fen cut in front of Chen Qi and smilingly said, ¡°Allow me to introduce, this is the captain of our ¡®Witch¡¯s Coffin¡¯ exploration mission, the successor to the profession of Deep Sea Hunter, this witch¡¯s proud assistant!¡± ¡°Also, the recently famous beast who defeated the Dragon Tamer, acclaimed as the Black Hunter! ¡®Hunter¡¯ from the Witches and Hunters!¡± Fen held her head high, proudly making the introduction. Chapter 501: 326: The Ice Witchs Relic Chapter 501: Chapter 326: The Ice Witch¡¯s Relic ¡°Witch and Hunter, I¡¯ve heard of your names, let me introduce myself again, Thousand Changer, captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, decipherer of the Ice Witch¡¯s secret! Palu!¡± ¡°Witch, and Hunter too! In my quest to uncover the secrets within our hearts, I have longed for you across the boundless seas for several nights, just awaiting your response!¡± Palu extended his hand, passionately shaking hands with Chen Qi. Chen Qi also reached out, and the two shook hands politely. In that instant, Chen Qi could feel the powerful, chaotic Spirit Power Field emanating from Palu! His Spirit Power Field was like a huge blob of putty, sometimes as imposing as a mountain, sometimes as subtle as a thin stream. ... This was the state of a Spirit Power Origin Ascension after a Dice Seer¡¯s transformation, which, under certain circumstances, allows control over one¡¯s own Spirit Power Field, to achieve various disguises and powerful magic techniques. However, as a consequence, his normal state Spirit Power Field would be incredibly chaotic. And this Spirit Power Field, imbued with the essence of the Dice Phase, also suggested two things: that he had recently performed a special ¡°Dice Dissolve.¡± Second, starting from his Spiritual Power Origin, Palu was nearing the end of the Fourth Rank Legend. Under normal circumstances, the Fourth Rank Legend is a lengthy stage and, in many ordinary eras, it is also where many heroes meet their endpoint. Even in Shell Country Imperial City, a Legend would be someone of the caliber of a family elder. However, in times of chaos, this is the first step towards divinity. Chen Qi recalled the knowledge associated with Legend. Within the Legend, the three most important aspects are Spiritual Power Origin Ascension, Domain Release, and Descent. Spiritual Power Origin Ascension is akin to stepping onto the path of the Transcendent through meditation techniques, requiring one to reshape their own spiritual power origin by some means, transforming it from mere Spiritual Power into an entirely new form of strength. And complete Domain Release, Descent, are moves within the Legend, and whether these two moves are mastered determines the strength of a Legend. A Legend who has not mastered Domain Release is definitely no match for one who has. The relic of the ¡®Flower Witch¡¯ that Fen possesses could enable her to master the art of the domain of life. However, given Fen¡¯s current strength, she still needs to put in considerable effort to set foot in the ¡®Domain.¡¯ Chen Qi thought about it, he himself had assimilated the Lake Sword and possessed the Deep Sea Tentacle Compression Ball. Both items could serve as materials for the ¡®Domain.¡¯ However, the power he wielded was still far from the Legend¡¯s ¡®Domain.¡¯ The Fourth Rank Legend¡¯s Domain is a force powerful enough to alter reality and dictate rules. At this juncture, Fen asked, her curiosity piqued: ¡°What, exactly, was that giant ship just now?¡± Fen could sense that Palu was a Legend far stronger than themselves, yet Palu, as the legendary captain, was chased like a dog that had lost its home by the giant ship just moments ago. The captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, Palu, fell silent for a moment before he answered gravely: ¡°The Black Blade Ship, belonging to the Black Blood Empire, under Black Prison, is led by Blood General, the commander of the Seventh Fleet of the Black Beard Empire.¡± Upon hearing this, both Fen and Bree were momentarily stunned. ¡°Black Prison¡­¡± Fen had heard from her teacher that at the birth of daylight, there existed thirteen ancient Extraordinary Organizations. They were once the largest thirteen Hunter Organizations of the Age of No Light, dominating the era, and as the war ended and daylight rose, these Hunter Organizations also became the foundation upon which nations were built. Inside each major country, depending on the Nature they oversee, they also control different Extraordinary Organizations. The commerce and craftsman¡¯s guilds in Shell Country, the gardens in Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the White Tower Library in White Tower Federation¡­ These organizations have ruled their respective countries for a thousand years, and over the course of a long era, these ancient Extraordinary Organizations have also undergone significant changes. Some of these organizations are the King¡¯s blades, some even hold power above that of the King. Some have become extremely large, even bloated, like the upper echelons of major companies such as Shell Country¡¯s commerce guilds, craftsman alliances, Steam Hand, and Shell Country¡¯s Big Bank, all of which are subordinate to these two major organizations. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Others have become exceedingly small, such as the Lighthouse of the White Tower Federation, which is said to have fewer than a hundred members. Some have almost vanished from the world, their very names forgotten, such as the Extraordinary Organizations of the Void Phase, Dice Phase. Besides these, there are organizations that have hardly changed over a thousand years, advocating elitism and absolute power. And the Black Prison of the Black Blood Empire, representing the ¡®Blade¡¯ Nature, is one such crazed Blade Phase Organization. It champions ¡®combat,¡¯ believing that only the strong may command the strong, adhering to ancient martial customs. Only those who have distinguished themselves on the battlefield and won the favor of the Valkyrie can gain recognition from Black Prison. Moreover, those acknowledged must choose a ¡®Black Prison Hunter¡¯ on the Valkyrie¡¯s battlefield and defeat them to become a member of the Black Prison Hunter. Chen Qi stroked his chin, though he had just ascended to the status of Legend, he could also consider matters pertaining to the Saint. The path of the Saint, while seemingly elusive to the common folk, does indeed exist. Without a grand opportunity, there are typically only three ways to become a Saint. The first is to find one of those thirteen major organizations, or their subsidiaries, achieve unimaginable feats, then join them and complete missions. The second is to join an ancient, super-family by marriage, sign various contracts, and journey to the frontier to resist monsters from beyond the world. If one survives for four years without perishing on the border and successfully returns, they can queue to receive one of the scarce titles of ¡®Saint.¡¯ Chapter 502: 326: The Ice Witchs Relic_2 Chapter 502: Chapter 326: The Ice Witch¡¯s Relic_2 Third, in the highest Deformation Level A-rank Cracks, achieving the highest S-rank evaluation, there is a small probability that an incomplete Saint¡¯s profession card will drop. However, this probability is exceedingly small. Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Compared to these three methods, collecting Witch Relics, finding the legendary Ice Witch, opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin, as well as seemed like the more reliable method. Of course, in reality, this still depended on the ¡°Ice Witch¡¯s¡± attitude. After all, in legend, what the Ice Witch liked to hunt the most were humans, monsters like him with the Deep Sea Talent. Considering Fen¡¯s face, the Ice Witch shouldn¡¯t lay her hands on me, right? A look of longing flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he continued to ask Palu, ... ¡°What happened between you and the Blood General?¡± Chen Qi vaguely remembered that the Black Blade Ship of the Black Blood Empire was a hidden ally of the Black Whale Group. It was the Black Whale Group¡¯s hidden ace against the Shell Country Nobles. And just now, this hidden ace appeared above the Witch Sea and also, left these survivors. If they wanted to, they could easily spread the news of the ¡®Black Blood Empire¡¯s ships. Faced with Chen Qi¡¯s question, Palu paused for a moment. Out of caution, he asked, ¡°Miss Witch, there are no other outsiders around here, right?¡± Fen glanced at the Water Elf shrinking in the corner and nodded, ¡°Confirmed.¡± Palu paced back and forth and began to narrate their journey: ¡°Since the last ¡®Blade Witch Ruins¡¯ incident, we realized that as the rewards of the Crack Tides increased, many Witch Relics would reappear in these seas.¡± ¡°Thus, our Ice Demon Pirate Group began searching for Witch Relics and finally, with the help of a friend, we found a clue to the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s Relics¡­¡± A clue to the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s Relics? A trace of confusion flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. The motive behind the ¡®Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s¡¯ action this time was actually their collaboration with the Blood Blade Pirate Group. And the relics they were searching for turned out to be the unheard-of Light Witch Relics. Palu continued, ¡°According to our clues, the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s Relic was located in the middle layer of the Mist Sea, where we killed countless monsters in those lost relics. Many of our ship¡¯s crew contracted a special curse, and my first mate, Jin Li¡¯s soul, was marked with the Lamp¡¯s Mark, suffering from the Curse of the Lamp.¡± The Curse of the Lamp, that¡¯s quite troublesome¡­ Chen Qi displayed a listener¡¯s expression, Palu continued, ¡°However, in the end, we did manage to find two critically important things. The first, the Ice Witch¡¯s Relic.¡± ¡°Huh? The Ice Witch¡¯s Relic¡­¡± Chen Qi was stunned. Weren¡¯t they exploring the tomb of the Witch of the Lamp? Palu explained, ¡°It was strange to us too, but the fact is that within the coffin of the Witch of the Lamp lay the Ice Witch¡¯s relics, that legendary object that can freeze time¡­¡± Fen suddenly showed a curious expression; she wanted to see her teacher¡¯s Witch Relics. However, Palu did not present the desired item but instead sighed, ¡°When we emerged from the relic with our crew severely wounded, we encountered the Black Blade Ship, and ultimately, the Ice Witch¡¯s Relic ended up on the Black Blade Ship¡­ But as a price, we also snatched the Dice Witch¡¯s Relic from their hands.¡± Saying so, Palu took out a small six-sided die, where every face showed the number six. To exchange the Ice Witch¡¯s Relic for the Dice Witch¡¯s Relic, what a loss¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. In legend, the Dice Witch was a reckless, liquor-loving gambler, a complete madwoman. She used to be the beloved daughter of a large family. She unfortunately joined a group of gamblers at the Bei Country Royal University and gambled away resources that could have promoted her to a Legend. Since then, she was obsessed with gaining through unreliable means. She kept engaging in various mad gambling ventures. Under countless crazy actions, she lost her family, lost her friends, lost her power, and lost the entire large family that had supported her due to gambling. Born wealthy, she eventually lost everything, left with only a withered, aged, murky soul. Finally, guided by the Ice Witch, the Dice Witch bet and lost to the Lantern Believers, and her soul was claimed by the Lantern Apostles of the Witch Sea. And her Witch Relic had long been sold to a gambling house. The only function of this Witch Relic is to increase luck, but every time the luck is enhanced, it brings a bout of misfortune, random in scale and size. And the Ice Witch¡¯s relic, in legend, is a Witch Relic that can freeze time within a domain and serves as the Domain Relic required to unlock the ¡°time series¡± domain. Fen blinked and asked, ¡°May I take a look?¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Palu handed the dice to Fen. Fen carefully examined it in her hand, and she was certain that this was one of the thirteen witches. Currently, in her hand, were the relics of the Flower Witch and the Blade Witch, Chen Qi had the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s relic, and Palu had the Dice Witch¡¯s relic. Together, they had a total of four Witch Relics! They were only one Witch Relic away from opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin and awakening her great teacher, the Ice Witch! Palu took back the dice and continued, ¡°In addition to the news of the Ice Witch¡¯s relic, we have also discovered a special set of coordinates inside the Light Witch Relics. Our crew¡¯s archaeological findings suggest it could very well be the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡¯s coordinates, a tiny crack 5,000 meters deep in the Deep Sea!¡± Palu¡¯s excitement grew as he spoke. He seemed to already envision the grand scene of the Ice Witch¡¯s arrival! ¡°The Witch¡¯s Coffin¡¯s coordinates, 5,000 meters, a tiny crack¡­¡± Fen was stunned. Palu¡¯s coordinates were correct! They matched what her teacher had told her. But it was surprising that these coordinates had been discovered so easily by others. However, the Witch¡¯s Coffin is essentially an ancient ruin built by a Witch, so it¡¯s not surprising that clues to the Witch¡¯s Coffin exist within various ruins. Chen Qi noticed Fen¡¯s concern and added, ¡°Although it¡¯s just my speculation, if things go as expected, the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group both know the location of the Witch¡¯s Coffin, but without a Witch Relic, venturing 5,000 meters into the Deep Sea is tantamount to seeking death.¡± Fen nodded; the coordinates were not crucial, what mattered were the five Witch Relics! Captain Palu leaned against the ship¡¯s rail, his eyes filled with a trace of fear: ¡°Having the coordinates, plus the Ice Witch¡¯s relic, along with the relic held by the Sea God Pirate Group, the relic snatched by the Black Death Doctor from the navy¡­ If we ally with the Sea God Pirate Group, the Black Whale Group is also just one step away from opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin.¡± Palu leaned on the ship, gazing up at the sky, and let out a long sigh, ¡°Time is running out, and so, the two of you, our Ice Demon Pirate Group sincerely hopes to cooperate with you to open the Witch¡¯s Coffin and awaken the legendary Ice Witch!¡± Just one relic short¡­ Fen swallowed hard, looking to Chen Qi. Chen Qi looked at the weary Palu. Palu, one of the Four Great Pirates, after an expedition to the Mist Sea, having gone through the Light Witch Relics, and the attack of the Black Blade Ship, exuded a sense of powerlessness. In Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, Palu was not a bad man, but the only thing that puzzled Chen Qi was Palu¡¯s real intention in searching for the Ice Witch. Aside from seeking the Saint¡¯s Path, there must be another undisclosed secret behind Palu¡¯s search for the Ice Witch. Chen Qi said, ¡°No problem, we¡¯ll collaborate and search for the Witch Relics together. However, after finding another Witch Relic, you must tell me your true purpose in searching for the Ice Witch¡­¡± ¡°True purpose? You must have heard about me too, Black Hunter¡­¡± Palu raised his head, looking at Chen Qi with a meaningful gaze, a slight smile on his lips, ¡°This concerns the history of the Witch Sea, but no problem, I swear to the Sea Goddess, I am willing to make this deal, and moreover, I will be your loyal ally.¡± Palu clasped his hands together and continued, ¡°As an ally, I am willing to help you with anything. Additionally, if our goal is to find the Witch Relics, in fact, I know the whereabouts of a Cup Relic.¡± ¡°???¡± Palu continued, ¡°It is said that the Sea God Pirate Group lent their Cup Relic to a doctor for research on a type of black, twisted blood¡­ That twisted blood, once formed, could end the wars of the Witch Sea!¡± Doctor, twisted blood¡­ Chen Qi flashed a hint of curiosity. Palu snapped his fingers, ¡°The most important part of this intelligence is that the keeper of that Cup Witch¡¯s relic is but a feeble doctor! A weak doctor we could not defeat with even a single finger!¡± S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. SEND GIFT 1 Chapter 503: 327: The Power of Pleasure Chapter 503: Chapter 327: The Power of Pleasure Palu was quite confident; in his view, the Cup Witch¡¯s relic was the easiest Witch Relic to obtain. The location of this Witch Relic and its owner were all within the intelligence! After all, not counting the legendary crew members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, Palu, along with the Witch and Hunter, they also had a total of three legends! Although the Black Hunter and the Witch were obviously newly promoted legends and their strength was far inferior to his, in the resource-rich Crack Tide, as long as they were given a little time, they would quickly become a formidable force. ¡°The Cup Witch¡¯s relic, Doctor¡­¡± Chen Qi lowered his head and paced on the deck. ... His emotions were very complex at the moment. The Cup Witch¡¯s relic was a cell that could absorb nutrients and regenerate indefinitely, which, typically, was used as a special ¡®Flesh Regeneration.¡¯ Besides, it was also an extremely useful ¡®specimen,¡¯ often used for various large-scale experiments. The many twisted monsters of the Sea God Pirate Group were all created with the help of the Cup Witch Relic. For the Sea God Pirate Group to lend the ¡®Cup Relic¡¯ to the Black Whale Group, it also meant that they were researching something extremely terrifying. Black Whale Blood¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but picture a twisted black tumor in his mind. Black Whale Blood was an extremely important element of the Witch Sea, the lifeblood of the Black Whale Group, and hailed as the perfect potion that marked ¡®the beginning of destruction.¡¯ Its most powerful feature was that it could be used on legends. Even legends, after consuming Black Whale Blood, would obtain unimaginable, monstrous combat power and turn into monsters. Once the research on Black Whale Blood was complete, it would entirely change the situation in the Witch Sea! However, at this stage, Black Whale Blood was far from perfect; they needed more genius doctors and more perfect specimens to forge their victory. Doctor¡­ Chen Qi suddenly had an epiphany and asked: ¡°What does that doctor look like? Any distinctive features?¡± Although the chances were small, could this doctor be the person he knew? Palu confidently replied: ¡°A Drug Test Subject by profession, one with a crow mask, a weakling.¡± As one of the Four Great Pirate Emperors, a Third Rank Drug Test Subject was nothing but an ant in his eyes. It was really true! Chen Qi was startled. Possessing the ¡®Cup Relic¡¯ also meant that she was one of the leading personnel in the Black Whale Blood research! Inside the Black Whale Group, this was already a remarkably high position! In such a short amount of time, Little Crow, a mere spy, had climbed to this position! Truly terrifying¡­ Chen Qi felt a genuine sense of awe. In his memory, Little Crow was just an undercover agent, lurking unnoticed at the bottom ranks of the Black Whale Group. It would take a long time before she could, by virtue of her talent in medicine, penetrate the higher echelons of the Black Whale Group. Why had she climbed to such a high position in such a short time? This was unscientific! Chen Qi thought carefully for a moment. Due to various reasons from his past, Little Crow¡¯s two former bosses, Black-eyed Captain and Big Mom Carol, had both encountered misfortune. Whenever a boss ran into trouble, Little Crow, as a subordinate, would inexplicably shoot up in rank! Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, this person, like him down on his luck, without a formal doctor¡¯s license, had become a key researcher in the Whale Blood Plan. Could it be that Little Crow was indeed a hidden genius doctor? The strange selection mechanism within the Black Whale Group¡­ Chen Qi shook his head, somewhat bewildered. But for him, it was a blessing. Chen Qi thought for a while and asked: ¡°Palu, when do you plan to take action?¡± Palu turned back, looking at his drifting Paper Boat: ¡°After my crew has had some rest and also when the Black Death Doctor is out¡­ I have a premonition that this time! It will come soon!¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± Chen Qi looked into the distance. During this time, he too must strengthen his own flesh as quickly as possible. His top priority now was to make his body match the level of true legends! Apart from Fen¡¯s potion, he needed something even more powerful. Chen Qi raised his head, gazed at the pristine drifting Paper Boat behind Palu. On the ship¡¯s deck, he could see various benches, statues, treasure chests¡­ A mountain of treasures, all piled up on the deck! Treasures from the Mist Sea¡­ Chen Qi could feel that among those mountains of treasure, there was something he needed. Doubtlessly, the Ice Demon Pirate Group was one of the best merchants in the Witch Sea! Chen Qi took out Dice Seer Loren¡¯s backpack card. Inside the backpack card of Dice Seer Loren were various probability items. Such as a jester bomb that had a one in four chance of causing a big explosion, a Blessing Needle with a one in five chance of full health recovery, a Summoning Card with a one in ten chance of summoning the Dice Demon, a blue pill with a one in three chance of changing gender, becoming a slime, or winning a billion shell coins, randomly teleporting cards¡­ These backpack cards were extremely valuable, but mostly, they were items of randomness. Moreover, the negative effects of failure often outweighed the positive ones! Chen Qi checked his inventory. For him, the value of this backpack card was not high. These items all relied on the Dice Seer¡¯s talent ¡®Luck¡¯ to be truly effective. But to a Dice Seer, this was undoubtedly a vast treasure trove! And the one before him, Palu, was a Dice Phase legend! Chapter 504: 327: The Pleasing Power_2 Chapter 504: Chapter 327: The Pleasing Power_2 Chen Qi took out his backpack card: ¡°This is the card of Gambler Loren, I want to use it in exchange for the treasure of the Ice Demon Pirate Group.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Palu took the card, his eyes lighting up: ¡°These are all good items, what do you want? The treasure of our Ice Demon Pirate Group far exceeds your imagination!¡± Chen Qi replied: ... ¡°Something dangerous that can briefly turn oneself into a monster¡­¡± Turn into a monster, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s Occupation Card¡­ Palu pulled out a pitch black, twisted potion from the backpack card and tossed it to Chen Qi. ¡°I got it from the Deep Sea Merchant.¡± Chen Qi caught the potion. [Black Touch Shadow Potion: Usage conditions: Must possess Shadow Phase Comprehension, physique over 100. Effects: Darkness lurks on you, greatly enhancing your ability to conceal, gaining affinity with shadows. Negative effects: After taking the potion, in the night, you will immediately become a pitch-black Shadow Demon with tentacles, obsessed with breeding!] After taking it, as long as it¡¯s night time, you would turn into a monster, a pure monster potion! Chen Qi checked his physique. With the Witch Potion from Fen and the Legendary Profession Card, his stats had been growing rapidly these days. His physique had already soared to an astonishing 165 points, strength 120 points, and agility 80 points. Under the influence of the Flower Witch¡¯s Sage¡¯s Medicine and Light Sea Medicine, his intelligence had also reached 175 points. Moreover, as his body was sublimated, Chen Qi could feel his body, like a teenager in puberty, growing in every aspect. The Monster¡¯s Desire, in preventing monsterization, would also reduce the power monsterization brought. However, its positive effect was extremely terrifying, which was to completely suppress monsterization! His legendary talent ¡°Monster¡¯s Desire,¡± would help him break the limits again. Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate, fiercely plunging the Black Touch Shadow Injection into his chest and injecting it. ¡°Ah!¡± Fen was dumbfounded, shocked flowers popping up above her head. Chen Qi actually directly used such a high-risk potion on himself! Was he trying to become a tentacled monster? Fen moved her little hands in panic. However, the look in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes told her there was no need to intervene. From his chest, dark, twisted, savage Shadow Phase power kept expanding, like a black liquid garment. The liquid twisted, trying to corrupt Chen Qi¡¯s body. Soon, a strong desire erupted from his throat. Eat! Kill! Eat! Kill! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes rolled back, emitting a strange gray light, he saw a vision. A black monster full of tentacles, trying to invite him to merge with its body and hunt the adventurers atop the sea together. ¡°Come on! Come on! Let¡¯s attack the villages together in the night, from the home of the villagers to the mayor¡¯s house!¡± The black tentacled monster writhed its body, inviting. Chen Qi felt the Monster Power of the Black Touch Shadow Potion in his mind. However, it was just a moment, a lantern light flared up! Under the light of the lamp, the entire tentacled monster instantly turned to ash without even leaving a sound of wailing. All that was left was the cleansed power of the potion. Chen Qi opened his eyes again. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In his eyes, a dazzling lantern was shimmering faintly. This was his Fourth Rank Legend¡¯s ¡°Monster¡¯s Desire,¡± any force attempting to turn him into a monster, would ultimately be suppressed and become part of his strength. [Your will, your body begins to twist¡­] [Your Monster¡¯s Desire suppresses the distortion, you¡¯ve digested the Black Touch Shadow Potion, you acquire the special skill Dark Concealing Breath. Dark Concealing Breath: You can conceal your Spirit Power Field, the effect will be even stronger in the dark.] [Your strength increases by 10 points, agility increases by 10 points.] ¡°What a wonderful power¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the prompts, a pleased expression on his face. This was a fine potion, just suitable for his digestion! But these were still far from enough! Chen Qi could feel the vigorous desire of the blade within his heart, the craving for desire. Fourth Rank was a long road, the Dragon Tamer King and Black Blood Dragon King exchanged blood for ten years to forge their immortal bodies with the technique of Dragon and Heart. He wanted to become stronger, he must have stronger ¡®monsterization¡¯. Chen Qi turned his pleased gaze to Fen, licking his tongue. Why look at me with that kind of gaze¡­ Fen hugged herself and stepped back. Indeed, Blood Flower Disease, as a rare disease, if not controlled, would turn into an extremely terrifying monster, one that could control the entire sea of flowers, even observed by the surveillance bureau of Shell Country as a natural disaster monster! Also, An¡¯s Light Gap Disease, if not stopped, An would likely become a special being known as ¡°Light of the Magic Net.¡± This type of Spirit Power monster, existing in the form of ¡®light¡¯, was an even more terrifying existence that even Legends struggled to handle! These diseases, fundamentally, were strong instances of ¡®monsterization¡¯. Chen Qi circulated his Spiritual Power, covering his own Spirit Power Field with a faint black membrane. If he possessed top-level monsterization, he would also become stronger. Unfortunately, Blood Flower Disease and Light Gap Disease were not like Blood Demon Disease, they were non-contagious and special ¡®diseases¡¯. Palu continued to flip through his backpack card: ¡°Hunter, the value of your backpack card is above this potion, however, potions that completely turn into monsters are not numerous in our Ice Demon Pirate Group, after all, we are not the Black Whale Group or the Sea God Pirate Group¡­¡± This type of instant monster-turning potion was usually only used by lunatics. Chapter 505: 327: The Power of Pleasure_3 Chapter 505: Chapter 327: The Power of Pleasure_3 Chen Qi thought for a moment: ¡°Um, please exchange the remaining items for medicinal herbs, Fen needs some new medicinal herbs¡­¡± Fen was a bit scared by Chen Qi¡¯s just-now joyful gaze and quickly nodded: ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± ¡°No problem, Witch and Hunter, if you need anything, just tell us the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and I, the captain, will personally arrange the crew to help you collect it!¡± Palu¡¯s eyes were filled with excitement. ... Though they had just experienced a life and death adventure, he still couldn¡¯t hide his own thrill. ¡°We¡¯re getting closer and closer to the long-cherished wish of our Ice Demon Pirate Group, the headmaster and Pelu will be shocked by this secret¡­¡± Palu muttered to himself. Then, he clenched his fist: ¡°Cooperation is a pleasure, my friends, Black Hunter and Miss Witch! Once you adapt to this legendary power, let¡¯s together, resurrect the Ice Witch and change the situation of this great sea!¡± Chen Qi and Fen looked at Palu¡¯s fist, glanced at each other, and also raised their fists. Bang! The three fists bumped together! Chen Qi excitedly said: ¡°Let¡¯s stir up this great sea together!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Fen agreed, head held high. ¡°Woo-ya!¡± The Water Elves, their gazes firm, joined Bree in a battle roar, and they could feel that their master was about to show this great sea a thing or two! ¡­ ¡­ Witch Sea, a gigantic lighthouse three hundred meters tall. Catastrophe Messenger Tower, this is the abode of the Catastrophe Messenger, and every Catastrophe Messenger needs to stay on the top of the Catastrophe Messenger Tower, monitoring the condition of the cracks in the entire Witch Sea every moment. Once a rank B Crack or the aura of a rank A Crack is detected, it must be recorded and the relevant departments notified. These are the sources of various large crack news on the newspapers. For the safety of the Witch Sea, Catastrophe Messenger often stayed in the Catastrophe Messenger Tower for a lifetime. At the top of the tower, on a wooden chair, a white-haired girl sat on the chair, her entire body wrapped in bandages, her quicksilver hair naturally falling down, resembling a broken doll. She was holding a ¡®letter¡¯, a ¡®Black Hunter¡¯ letter, and her gaze lingered on it for a long time. ¡°Witch, Hunter¡­¡± She murmured softly. ¡°An, are you thinking about them again?¡± sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Catastrophe Messenger Rose finished making the ¡®Crack Situation Map¡¯ and sighed deeply. Her proud disciple, a genius girl, had lost the light in her eyes. Damn Black Hunter! Catastrophe Messenger Rose crossed her legs: ¡°An, where is the light in your eyes? You haven¡¯t been defeated by the Black Hunter, have you? Believe me, An, you won¡¯t die from touching the Magic Net, and now the origin of your spiritual power is already at a legendary level!¡± ¡°He spared me, I shouldn¡¯t chase after him anymore, and besides, I can¡¯t beat him¡­¡± An said coldly. Catastrophe Messenger advised: ¡°Is that so, but you shouldn¡¯t be so downhearted. With your current talent, who knows how many times stronger than that Black Hunter you are. Follow me, and I will make you as strong as me!¡± An¡¯s expression remained unchanged. Was the Black Hunter¡¯s lethality that great? Rose could only pull out her trump card now! Catastrophe Messenger Rose lifted her head and coughed twice: ¡°I¡¯ve decided, I¡¯m going to apply for a ¡®Great Demon Master¡¯ Legendary Profession Card for you!¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose smiled, looking forward to An¡¯s shocked expression. That was the Legendary Profession Card she had been looking forward to for five years! An! Get excited! Cheer up! Feel joy! Feel overwhelming gratitude! An, you¡¯re about to become a Great Demon Master! Catastrophe Messenger Rose could already imagine An¡¯s joyful and ecstatic expression. However, unexpectedly, An¡¯s expression still showed no change and she asked coldly: ¡°Teacher, if one day I become stronger than you and humiliate you by pressing you to the ground, what will you do?¡± You¡¯ll press me to the ground and humiliate me? Catastrophe Rose touched the electrically charged Water Elf No. 3 in her hand and blinked. Chapter 506: 328 Youve Been Marked by the Hunter! Chapter 506: Chapter 328 You¡¯ve Been Marked by the Hunter! ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The Catastrophe Messenger paused for a moment, her gaze toward An charged with profound meaning. Bandaged all over, An looked at her with sincere eyes. What the hell! Her apprentice was half-paralyzed, and yet, he still thought about challenging her! My foolish apprentice¡­ Rose smiled tenderly, saying softly, ¡°The relationship between teacher and disciple is never fixed, An, you can challenge me whenever you want.¡± ... If you can, just kill me! The Catastrophe Messenger coughed twice, propping her chin and saying, ¡°However, before that, An, you should first complete the ¡®Magic Master¡¯ occupation task¡­¡± An bit her lip gently, murmuring, ¡°Teacher, I don¡¯t want to become a Magic Master. I want to head to the Tower of Books to seek more possibilities.¡± The Catastrophe Messenger tilted her head in confusion, ¡°You don¡¯t want to become a Magic Master?¡± ¡°Yes, I wish to seek the ¡®Book Witch¡¯ occupation card from the Saints of the Tower of Books¡­¡± ¡°Witch!¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose was taken aback. According to the information she had collected, the Saints of the Tower of Books at the edge of the Witch Sea were holding a trial. Those selected would obtain the ¡®Book Witch¡¯ occupation card. But she never expected her lovely apprentice to also wish to become a Book Witch! The Book Witch profession card was not just any occupation card. More importantly, it involved the teachings of the Book Saint Asilina. A Saint who loved reading, it was said her obsession with books led her to willingly spend hundreds of years in a library, even as a Saint. Catastrophe Messenger Rose was silent for a moment. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This ¡®Book Witch¡¯ occupation card wasn¡¯t closely related to the Ice Witch and had been taken in by the White Tower Federation a long time ago. To obtain this card, who knows how many opponents one would have to defeat. But if An could truly receive guidance from a Saint, it would undoubtedly be extremely beneficial. Of course, the most crucial thing was that this Book Saint might have a way to cure the ¡®Light Gap Disease¡¯. The Light Gap Disease, caused by the Magic Net, was an incurable disease that not even she could handle. Rose did not object, but reached out and touched An¡¯s head, ¡°When do you plan to set out? Do you need someone to accompany you?¡± ¡°No, having the Water Elf is enough¡­¡± An looked down at Water Elf Number Three, resting on Rose¡¯s thigh. The Water Elf¡¯s gaze drifted through the window, seemingly missing something. Even while sitting on Rose¡¯s leg, the Water Elf¡¯s silhouette seemed exceptionally lonely, isolated. And on its body, small sparks of electricity emanated. This was the result of An¡¯s special training to strengthen Water Elf Number Three, studying many possibilities. To her amazement, she discovered that as a Water Elf, Water Elf Number Three not only possessed incredibly strong resistance to lightning but also a remarkable aptitude for mechanical learning! It could use most firearms, operate speedboats, ships, and more! It could even master the skills to pilot Mecha! However, what Water Elf Number Three still lacked for piloting Mecha was strong Spiritual Power! Thus, An constantly attempted to endow Water Elf Number Three with more powerful Spiritual Power. Under the training of the Catastrophe Messenger Rose, Water Elf Number Three had now grown several times stronger! An was confident that one day, as long as she could build a suitable Steam Mecha for Water Elf Number Three, she could train Number Three to become an entity on par with the Black Light Dragon! The Catastrophe Messenger lightly touched the melancholic Water Elf, ¡°That¡¯s true, it should be able to protect you, and take care of you on the way. After all, with your current condition, sometimes you even struggle to walk. Let me try to prepare some equipment for it¡­¡± The Catastrophe Messenger Rose stood up, stretching lazily, ¡°An, if you weren¡¯t injured, there would have been a bounty quest perfect for you.¡± ¡°Bounty quest? Who?¡± An picked up her crutch, struggling to stand up. ¡°Not the Black Hunter, but in terms of bounty value, she¡¯s even higher than the Black Hunter!¡± The Catastrophe Messenger Rose unfolded a map. Above the Black Hunter¡­ A flicker of alarm crossed An¡¯s eyes. The Catastrophe Messenger Rose explained, ¡°The Black Whale Group¡¯s Doctor Crow.¡± ¡°???¡± An tilted her head in confusion. She had never heard the name Doctor Crow on the Witch Sea. The Catastrophe Messenger stood by the window, pointing toward the distant sea, ¡°An, do you know what happened?¡± ¡°At Demon Island over there, a Third Rank Pirate who consumed Dark Blood managed to severely injure the Tiger Shark admiral with his own strength!¡± An¡¯s pupils shrank in shock. A Third Rank Transcendent! Severely injured the Tiger Shark admiral! This was a feat only the Black Hunter could accomplish! The Catastrophe Messenger Rose said sternly, ¡°Of course, that Third Rank Transcendent who injured the Tiger Shark admiral soon suffered a backlash from his power and exploded to death. But still, such force was enough to astound. As a result, the navy has ordered the destruction of the ¡®Black Whale Blood¡¯ research organization!¡± ¡°That Doctor Crow is a very important member of that organization!¡± The Catastrophe Messenger Rose played with her golden locks, ¡°Too bad, An, you missed out on this chance. The bounty on her alone has reached fifty million shell coins, and she, being just a researcher, is nowhere near as strong as the Black Hunter of the same rank.¡± ¡°Teacher, the Black Hunter has most likely broken through the Third Rank by now. His bounty is about to be reassessed¡­¡± An added. According to the information they had gathered, the Black Hunter had gotten his Legendary profession card. When he reappears on the high seas, even the remaining Supernovas joining forces won¡¯t be able to touch a hair on him! Chapter 507: 328 Youve Been Marked by the Hunter!_2 Chapter 507: Chapter 328 You¡¯ve Been Marked by the Hunter!_2 ¡°Is that so?¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose turned to the side and playfully said, ¡°An, in any case, the navy is about to launch an expedition against the Black Whale Group¡¯s research division! In this operation, we will deploy the newest Mechas, two major generals, three warships¡­ The sea will become even more chaotic, if you want to go to the Tower of Books and meet the Book Saint, you¡¯d better hurry.¡± Because of a research organization, deploying two major generals, three warships¡­ An smelled the scent of war. She leaned on her walking stick: ... ¡°Teacher, in such a major event, Black Hunter and Witch have a very high chance of appearing again, and moreover, the relic from the White Dove Newspaper has fallen into his hands, granting him the capability to pursue and hunt¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose crossed her arms and said, ¡°I know, don¡¯t worry, the teacher will keep an eye out for you; after you return, you will meet the Black Hunter in the Undersea Prison!¡± An struggled to stand up straight: ¡°No, teacher, that¡¯s not what I mean.¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose smiled and said, ¡°You mean to say you want the teacher to tie him up in front of you so you can whip him?¡± An fell silent for a moment, then said coldly, ¡°Teacher, don¡¯t try to challenge him, nor pursue him, he will crush you.¡± I, the leader of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, great Catastrophe Messenger, crushed by a newly promoted Legend? Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s lips curled up. ¡°An, it¡¯s been a long time since you¡¯ve cracked such a cold joke.¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose reached out to pat An Roushun¡¯s little head. However, An¡¯s eyes remained utterly cold. In her gaze, there was no hint of jest. ¡°¡­¡± After a moment, Catastrophe Messenger Rose lifted her head, excitedly licked her tongue, ¡°Interesting.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Witch Sea, triangle vortex, Devil Island, Black Whale Group Research Base. In a dark brick research lab, Little Crow was holding a test tube, testing the ¡®Black Whale Blood¡¯ for activity. Under the war machines of the Black Whale Group, ¡®Black Whale Blood¡¯ was continuously transported to the research base. Then, she picked up a medicine made from Black Whale Blood, walked over to a table, and injected the medicine into a ten-centimeter small tumor. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Plop! Plop! As the Black Whale Blood was injected, the small tumor swelled aggressively, its size expanding tenfold in an instant! Simultaneously, tooth-like sharp substances appeared on the tumor, and its body rapidly twisted into the shape of a ¡®Black Whale¡¯¡ª The tumor expanded swiftly, and finally, it opened its huge mouth, lunging at Little Crow! Bang! However, before it could bite down, the tumor, twisted by force, burst open like a balloon filled with black blood! ¡°Experiment No. 501, survival time 5 seconds, an increase of 0.2 seconds from the last experiment.¡± Little Crow put down the test tube, completing the final batch of ¡®medicine¡¯ experiments for the day. Her work for the day was done. Little Crow sighed in relief, leaning against the cold wall and pulled out a lollipop, sticking it in her mouth. An exasperated expression appeared on her face as she bit the lollipop into pieces: ¡°I hate work.¡± However, to her complaints, no one in the lab responded. Little Crow rubbed her dark circles and looked around the eerie institute. Everyone here was completely insane, utterly insane. Doctors of Cup Phase, Pharmacists of Flower Phase, Drug Test Subjects of Cup Shadow Phase all gathered in this vast lab, constantly researching the miraculous medicine known as ¡®Black Whale Blood.¡¯ They longed to harness the power of the ¡®Black Whale¡¯ through medicine to create numerous ¡®monsters¡¯ and utterly dominate the Witch Sea! To become rulers of this ocean! Logically, utilizing the power of the Great Whale, akin to deities, was an impossible task. However, due to their efforts, this miracle was slowly progressing. At that moment, a man with disheveled hair wearing a golden monocle walked up to Little Crow, lavishing her with unreserved praise: ¡°Doctor Crow, you¡¯re really a genius, using the blood of the blue octopus to suppress patient¡¯s rejection reactions! This has saved us a lot of time, a lot of useless humans!¡± The man excitedly said, his clothes dyed red, his nose high, and with two sharp fangs at the corners of his mouth. These fangs, much sharper than Little Crow¡¯s little canines, also indicated his identity: a core figure in the institute, Blood Demon Doctor. He hailed from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a wanted criminal, and his profession was the rare Cup Heart Phase ¡®True Blood,¡¯ a legendary profession only promotable through the Third Rank ¡®Blood Demon.¡¯ This was her new boss after the Black-eyed Captain, Carol. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Little Crow said weakly. As a Sea Beast researcher, her expertise resolved many challenges in the research of Black Blood Medicine. Because of this, she was bestowed the relic from the ¡®Cup Witch.¡¯ Blood Demon Doctor continued praising, ¡°You did brilliantly! After this operation, I will apply for a Legendary profession card for you!¡± ¡°You should know, the Blood Hunter alone has breached through three large B-rank Cracks! And using the Luck Dice, he obtained five Legendary profession cards!¡± ¡°And among these five profession cards, there just happens to be one ¡®Catastrophe Messenger,¡¯ fitting the Shadow Phase you believe in!¡± You really know how to make empty promises! Innerly, Little Crow was utterly nonchalant. This kind of ¡®pie-in-the-sky¡¯ behavior, she had seen from all her superiors. Chapter 508: 328 Youve Been Marked by the Hunter!_3 Chapter 508: Chapter 328 You¡¯ve Been Marked by the Hunter!_3 However, Little Crow still forced a smile and said, ¡°I will do my best, and also, Blood Demon Doctor, I believe that using the relic of the Cup Witch for experiments would yield easier results. There¡¯s no need to use experimental subjects anymore¡­¡± In this acting studio, there were numerous captured experimental subjects. These subjects were almost all Second Rank Transcendents or higher; ordinary Transcendents could no longer bear the pain of the ¡°experiments¡±! ¡°Moreover¡­¡± sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little Crow continued. ... However, Blood Demon Doctor interrupted her, ¡°No, Doctor Crow, the relic of the Cup Witch is, after all, just a relic; it can¡¯t compare to an experimental subject¡­¡± ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°Moreover, Doctor Crow, don¡¯t you think the screams of the experimental subjects as they struggle, those painful expressions, are wonderful?¡± Blood Demon Doctor licked his tongue, his eyes rolled up, and he shivered with excitement. ¡°¡­¡± Damn bastard! Little Crow controlled herself, not showing a look of disgust. At least for a short while, it could reduce some of the victims¡­ Little Crow consoled herself helplessly, now utterly clueless on what to do. She looked at the research institute before her, unable to describe her current situation. She had penetrated deep into the research base, becoming a core member! A truly effective core member! Yet, her real identity was that of an undercover agent. Logically, she should try to use some method to stop the research on Black Blood Medicine. But her immediate superior had instructed her to wholeheartedly assist the research and, through research rewards, to vie for the ¡°Catastrophe Messenger¡± Occupation Card. Undercover, year after year, doing these eerie studies¡­ Little Crow adjusted her mask. When would these days end¡­ Little Crow sighed deeply, preparing to leave the research institute to breathe some fresh air outside. However, as she turned her head, a golden dragon¡¯s eye met her gaze. ¡°Dragon Tamer King, Jay¡­¡± Little Crow swallowed hard. Why would the king of Dragon Flower Islands, one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group, appear here! Dragon Tamer King Jay just stared at Little Crow. Yet, that faint gaze weighed on her like Mount Tai! Little Crow bit her finger, striving to control her fear, and asked, ¡°Why would the esteemed Dragon Tamer King come here?¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay didn¡¯t speak. Blood Demon Doctor stepped forward and clapped, ¡°He is our bodyguard. As expected, the navy is organizing three fleets to attack us.¡± Bodyguard! What¡¯s going on! Little Crow was completely stunned, ¡°Wait¡­ what does this mean!¡± ¡°Simply put, someone will come to hunt us down! By the way, Doctor Crow, your bounty is fifty million, the same grade as the Black Hunter!¡± Blood Demon Doctor said with a smile, licking his scalpel, obviously thrilled. The same grade as the Black Hunter! Little Crow¡¯s weary spirit suddenly tensed. Why would she, an undercover agent, have such a high bounty? Blood Demon Doctor said, ¡°As expected, they should be coming soon!¡± What on earth is going on! Little Crow rubbed her head, feeling a headache. However, in the next second, a shiver ran through her body, a bone-chilling coldness at her nape. Dragon Tamer King Jay also showed a hint of vigilance. Their instincts had sensed a killing intent. Little Crow blankly stared at the prompt before her eyes. [You have been marked by the Deep Sea Hunter!] Chapter 509: 329: The Merchant and Abyss Hand Chapter 509: Chapter 329: The Merchant and ¡®Abyss Hand ¡°Deep, Sea, Hunter¡­¡± Little Crow spoke each word deliberately, horror rising as she lifted her head. Why, why was she marked by the legendary Deep Sea Hunter! In legend, once marked by the Deep Sea Hunter, the consequences were unthinkable. According to the legend, marked individuals, regardless of their struggles, were bound to die. Even the mutated City Lord of Moonstone City, who hid in the depths of the Undersea Prison, could not escape the pursuit of the Deep Sea Hunter! ... For a moment, Little Crow could almost see the Deep Sea Hunter in front of her, clutching her neck. ¡°Breath, breath, breath¡­¡± The oppressive sensation from the legend! Little Crow clutched her neck, and for a while, she could barely breathe. ¡°Deep Sea, Hunter!¡± Dragon Tamer King raised his hand¡ªhe had received the same prompt! However, unlike the fearful Little Crow, Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s eyes flashed with anger and excitement! ¡°Deep Sea Hunter?¡± The foreigner Blood Demon Doctor licked his lips and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, you¡¯ve been marked by the Hunter?¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay turned his head, his golden dragon eyes full of rage: ¡°Yes, what a foolish Hunter who overestimates himself!¡± ¡°That¡¯s no ordinary Hunter, that¡¯s the Deep Sea Hunter¡­¡± Little Crow struggled to take deep breaths as her inner terror ignited. Dragon Tamer King Jay explained: ¡°No, not the legendary Deep Sea Hunter. If I¡¯m not mistaken, this Deep Sea Hunter is that arrogant Black Hunter!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay had not forgotten his defeat; he had lost to the collaboration of Black Hunter and Flower Witch. For Dragon Tamer King, this was a lifelong shame! Because of this ¡®defeat¡¯, he had been mocked by the Black Death Doctor and sent here as a bodyguard. ¡°Black¡­ Black Hunter? Has he become a legend?¡± Little Crow asked. She vaguely remembered that not so long ago, Black Hunter was just a Transcendent active near the shore, defeating Ghost Ships¡ªa reputation not even close to her own! Dragon Tamer King Jay nodded: ¡°In the Black Whale Group, there¡¯s an ancient legend of a treasure, buried in a place of hope in the shallow waters of the Mist Sea, the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s treasure¡­¡± ¡°And not long ago, personnel from the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau encountered Black Hunter in the Mist Sea, and his aura had already reached Fourth Rank. With the treasure of Deep Sea Hunter from Blue Fire Island, it¡¯s very likely that Black Hunter has gained that treasure and carved out his legend!¡± The Occupation Card of Deep Sea Hunter! Little Crow¡¯s mouth gaped, unable to hide her surprise. That legendary Occupation Card had reemerged! But why would the Black Hunter hunt her! She was just a poor Third Rank worm! ¡°The Black Hunter is hunting me, why? I¡¯ve done nothing to offend him, I haven¡¯t even insulted him, and I thought his attire was cool¡­¡± Little Crow said with a bit of grievance. Previously, she had speculated that Chef Qi and Black Hunter were the same person, but now it seemed Black Hunter was just a cold and heartless leveling monster of the ocean! And now, she, a frail Drug Test Subject, was being hunted! Am I being delusional¡­ Little Crow felt her cells quivering. Blood Demon Doctor approached: ¡°No, Doctor Crow, don¡¯t belittle yourself. You must believe in your effort and talents! You deserve to be hunted! If you work even harder, you even deserve to be hunted by the Witch and Hunter together!¡± After speaking, Blood Demon Doctor extended his hand, revealing white teeth, and gave Little Crow a thumbs-up! Me, a Third Rank, hunted by Witch and Hunter? Little Crow suppressed the urge to punch Blood Demon Doctor, knowing she wouldn¡¯t stand a chance. But from the reactions of both Blood Demon Doctor and Dragon Tamer King, she could discern some facts. Neither Dragon Tamer King Jay nor Blood Demon Doctor seemed to take Black Hunter seriously! After all, both the Witch and Hunter had only just become legends¡­ Little Crow let out a sigh of relief. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With Blood Demon Doctor and Dragon Tamer King as her two walls, plus the Defense measures here, I should be safe¡­ Little Crow thought to herself. Although she disliked these two, at the moment, as an undercover agent, she could only hide behind them. Dragon Tamer King Jay looked up, cautioning: ¡°Blood Demon Joseph, you are a foreigner, and my task is to protect you. But you should know, this base has been targeted by the Tiger Shark General and the Hunter, and your research cannot be moved¡ª¡± Blood Demon Doctor looked at Dragon Tamer King, excitedly licking his lips: ¡°Jay, this is Devil Island, a place once struck by the Blood Disaster. Even if their numbers doubled, they would stand no chance against us.¡± ¡°Besides, our great Whale Father has already made a pact with that existence of the Mist Sea. The ship from hell can support us at any time¡­¡± After hearing this, the angry look in Dragon Tamer King¡¯s eyes slowly turned to excitement. Blood Disaster, the existence from the Mist Sea¡­ Little Crow listened, baffled. Dragon Tamer King fell silent for a while, then a smirk crossed his lips: ¡°Indeed, this is our territory, and I really didn¡¯t expect that guy to dare to come here to die! Let¡¯s show him what happens when the Witch¡¯s Life Technique fails and what it means to be a real Dragon King!¡± Dragon Tamer King¡¯s eyes flickered with a flame for revenge, and then he laughed loudly: ¡°Hahaha! Come on, Black Hunter, I will show you the true might of a dragon!¡± Seeing this, Blood Demon Doctor too licked his scalpel: Chapter 510: 329: The Merchant and the Abyss Hand_2 Chapter 510: Chapter 329: The Merchant and the ¡®Abyss Hand¡¯_2 ¡°Witch and Hunter¡¯s blood, I can hardly wait to savor the Black Hunter,¡± I heard the Black Death Doctor say the Black Hunter is the perfect vessel!¡± ¡°Black Hunter! Black Hunter!¡± The Blood Demon Doctor chanted the name of the Black Hunter, his face flushed red, and he laughed hysterically with delight: ¡°Hahahaha!¡± The Dragon Tamer King and the Blood Demon Doctor opened their fanged mouths and couldn¡¯t help but laugh uncontrollably! In the research facility, the contagious legendary laughter spread to the others, and they started to laugh uncontrollably as well. ... ¡°Hahahaha!¡± In an instant, the entire research institute was filled with unrestrained laughter. You¡¯re all laughing your asses off! Little Crow leaned against the corner, lifted his head, and stared dumbly at the gray ceiling, his gaze lingering there for a long time. ¡­ ¡­ At Lamp Moon Island, on the Ghost Ship. Chen Qi held a gold-rimmed mirror in his hand, in which the blurry faces of Little Crow and the Dragon Tamer King appeared. Just as the intelligence had stated, both of them were at the research facility on Devil Island. As expected, the Dragon Tamer King, having lost his domain, had become the guardian of the research base¡­ Chen Qi stowed the mirror away. If they wanted to obtain the Cup Witch¡¯s relic, they would have to confront the Dragon Tamer King once more. And this time, the Dragon Tamer King probably wouldn¡¯t fall for the same trick twice. Of course, he would have prepared for the relic¡¯s ¡®Fen¡¯s life-draining ability. ¡°The intelligence is solid.¡± Chen Qi lifted his head and spoke to the several people beside him. ¡°Is this enough?¡± The innocent Bree asked: ¡°Are there no side effects to using this mirror?¡± ¡°There are, but they¡¯re minor.¡± Chen Qi said earnestly, his eyes bright. Using the ¡®Mirror of Lies¡¯ requires providing some information about the tracker and also causing someone of the corresponding rank to suffer the effects of ¡®spiritual weakness¡¯ and the necessity ¡°to speak the truth.¡± Moreover, the same person cannot bear the cost in a short period of time. To track Little Crow, a Third Rank is needed, to track the Dragon Tamer King, a Fourth Rank is necessary. Chen Qi chose to let Bree and Jin Li from the Ice Demon Pirate Group bear the cost. Fen was surprisingly smart and did not bear the cost this time. However, making the cunning Jin Li bear the cost was also a good thing¡­ Chen Qi smiled slightly: ¡°The location is confirmed; now we just wait for the navy¡¯s bugle call¡­¡± Fen was serious. Only one Witch relic left. At that moment, Palu approached and said to Chen Qi: ¡°Black Hunter, as per your instructions, I¡¯ve got the Thirst for Blood Medicine; this should enhance your physique¡­¡± Palu tossed a monster potion to Chen Qi. Chen Qi caught the potion and gulped it down. [Your physique has greatly increased, for a short time, you can rely on absorbing the blood of the strong to greatly enhance your combat abilities¡­] The potion¡¯s rank is too low, just providing a short-term boost, huh¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself, then looked at Palu. Palu¡¯s occupation today was that of a fast-riding cowboy, wearing a cowboy hat. At this moment, Bree boldly asked: ¡°Boss, it¡¯s been a long time, when will your talent transform into a Dragon Girl? Do a wave dance for me to enjoy, why don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Dragon Girl?¡± Palu looked puzzled. ¡°If that¡¯s not possible, a mechanical maid will do; you¡¯ve been a dancer before, haven¡¯t you, boss?¡± Wait, what am I saying? Bree said with a laugh: ¡°You know, I¡¯m not into men; I¡¯m only into machines¡­ I just meant to say, boss¡­ if you were a Dragon Girl¡­¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Palu clenched his fists silently. He was a legend in his own right! And Bree dared to talk to him like that! Qi, you¡¯re screwing with me! Bree said with a bitter smile: ¡°No, boss, I mean, if you could turn into a woman, no, what I mean is, you smell great¡­¡± Smell great? Palu frowned in horror, pulled back his fist, and retreated several steps. Could it be that Bree is a bigger freak than Nancy of the Imperial City Three Heroes! ¡°Cough, cough.¡± Chen Qi interjected to explain for Bree: ¡°Don¡¯t mind him, he has just used the Witch of the Lamp¡¯s Mirror of Lies; this mirror causes him to constantly tell lies.¡± ¡°The relic of the Witch of the Lamp has negative effects like this?¡± Palu asked with a curious face, also wanting to try the Mirror of Lies. Bree shouted out loud, ¡°No, boss, he¡¯s fooling you! Fooling you!¡± ¡°See, he can¡¯t help but tell lies¡­¡± Chen Qi grimaced bitterly. The mirror¡¯s negative effect was even more domineering than he had imagined! It wasn¡¯t just that he could only tell the truth, but he couldn¡¯t control himself; he was forced to reveal his innermost thoughts! Suddenly, Chen Qi and Fen both looked towards each other, their gazes meeting. They both needed to find an opportunity to use it on each other! Pry open each other¡¯s mouths! They each thought of this at the same time with a smile tugging at their lips. Bree looked speechlessly at the two exchanging looks: ¡°You two, could you not act like enigmas in front of me¡­¡± Off you go! Chen Qi unceremoniously kicked the tool-man Bree away with one foot to keep him from telling any more truths. Afterward, Chen Qi clapped his hands and asked: ¡°Palu, when exactly is the navy planning to act?¡± Palu stroked his chin: ¡°It won¡¯t be more than two weeks.¡± Two weeks, that¡¯s enough time for me to train a new skill¡­ Chen Qi thought silently to himself. Without a doubt, this was the best opportunity for them to get their hands on the relic of the Cup Witch. However, having just advanced, there were still some things he lacked to become truly legendary. For example, the Meditation Technique, Body Forging Skill, and Breathing Technique that legends could master. With the help of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the Meditation Technique, Body Forging Skill, and Breathing Technique weren¡¯t difficult to obtain. The real challenge was the legend¡¯s release technique. After upgrading to a legend, with the enhancement of the spiritual power origin, the previous release techniques could no longer be called release. Whether it was the Shadow of Flame Demon or the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking technique, for the current Chen Qi, they seemed more like killing moves. Wanting to defeat the Dragon Tamer King head-on, or even the Blood Demon Doctor at the research base without any help, he needed a much more powerful release technique. At this moment, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but look towards Jin Li in the corner. Just now, it had been the enthusiastic Jin Li who helped them, suffering the consequences of the ¡°Mirror of Lies.¡± As the vice-captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, aside from Palu, the richest was the Mysterious Merchant Jin Li! Jin Li, seeing Bree¡¯s miserable state, prepared to flee the scene. ¡°Merchant Jin Li, I want to buy some things.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not coming over, you tricked me! Black Hunter!¡± Jin Li shouted loudly. Thinking of escaping? Chen Qi flashed behind Jin Li and pinned him down with a hand: ¡°I¡¯m willing to give you five ancient currencies.¡± In this state, I can¡¯t beat him! Jin Li turned around, carrying a large backpack, and said with a bitter smile: ¡°Fine, ancient currency! We are good friends, right? It would¡¯ve been better to talk about the money earlier!¡± Jin Li put down her backpack: ¡°What do you want to buy? Just to let you know, I run an honest business, but because you tricked me, I¡¯m definitely going to charge you a high price!¡± Jin Li declared triumphantly, lifting her head. After finishing her sentence, Jin Li felt a drop of cold sweat. She had resisted the negative effect of the ¡®Mirror of Lies¡¯ with all her willpower. Even a legend could not resist the Mirror of Lies¡­ A little yellow flower of excitement sprouted above Fen¡¯s head, as she swallowed hard. This swindler¡­ Chen Qi criticized internally but continued to speak: ¡°I want to purchase some legendary-level Skill Cards.¡± Chen Qi revealed information about his nature. Jin Li spread her hands and said: ¡°Okay, for the sake of Miss Flower Witch¡¯s smile, I¡¯ve decided to give you a ten percent discount. Black Hunter, you¡¯re not as easy to fool as Palu!¡± ¡°Easy to fool?¡± Palu looked dubiously at Jin Li. ¡°Yes, you¡­¡± In the very next instant! Jin Li reached out her hand, pinched her own neck, and stopped herself from speaking! If Palu found to how much she had overcharged him, she wouldn¡¯t think of leaving the ship today! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was an unspeakable, astronomical amount! She needed to finish this transaction quickly! Jin Li, gripping her own neck, said in pain: ¡°Black Hunter¡­ wait for it¡­ one day¡­ I¡¯ll get my revenge!!¡± ¡°Also, apart from the Meditation Technique, I have a release technique suitable for you, a monster release that summons the Abyss Hand¡­ an Occupation Card¡­ the original price is one thousand ancient currencies, but I¡¯ll only charge you one thousand five hundred!¡± A monster release of the Abyssal Touch¡­ A spark of excitement flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Chapter 511: 330 Earth Swallowing, Battling on Devil Island! Chapter 511: Chapter 330 Earth Swallowing, Battling on Devil Island! Treasure Box Monster Jin Li pulled out a dark card from her large backpack: ¡°Damn little hunter, I don¡¯t know if your Shadow Phase talent is enough, can you withstand my powerful Abyss Hand?¡± Damn little hunter¡­ Chen Qi resisted the urge to punch Jin Li and took the dark card. On the front of the card, a hand covered in black thorns and ablaze stretched out from a large crack, writhing above the card as if it was about to break through the void and extend an immeasurable hand to instantly refine the three of them. [Abyss Hand Nature: Shadow, Blade, Void ... Function: In the mortal world, tear open a crack and summon the hand of an abyssal behemoth to deliver a destructive strike to the enemy in front. Learning conditions: Medium Shadow Image Comprehension, high spiritual value, Legendary Spiritual Power Origin. Note: Summoning and studying this skill will cause great spiritual power damage. Note: If the technique is not proficient, practicing this skill has a small chance of being affected by the Abyss Hand, resulting in ¡®Abyss Hand¡¯s Infection,¡¯ mutating into an abyssal envoy with a grotesque head-hand.] Chen Qi examined this skill card. This was a main-Nature ¡®Shadow,¡¯ a standard Legendary Release Skill Card. In terms of pure Nature and abilities, this Legendary Release Skill Card was very well-suited for summoners and pure Shadow Transcendents. Unlike Third Rank, Legend placed more emphasis on a system where a strong release was often the result of an accumulation of various talents and skills. The same release performed by two people could result in one being a wildfire, while the other might be a tiny fireball. It was unrealistic to think that relying on a Mysterious Merchant could construct a perfect Legendary release. But now there was not much time left, and in the relic battle on Devil Island, it was necessary to master a Legendary release. Only in this way could he confront and even defeat those veteran legends face to face. Chen Qi carefully looked at the skill card; although he hadn¡¯t deliberately studied summoning and Shadow Phase, this skill card surprisingly suited him. The ¡®spiritual value¡¯ required for releasing the Abyss Hand had a very weak effect on him. Besides, there was the side effect of the Abyss Hand potentially infecting with its power, transforming one into ¡®Abyss Hand¡¯s Envoy.¡¯ For Chen Qi, this side effect was actually a special bonus. Chen Qi smiled slightly: ¡°Five hundred ancient currencies, let¡¯s be friends.¡± Five hundred currencies! She cut the price directly in half! Jin Li, with eyes reflecting gold coins, immediately widened them and gritted her teeth: ¡°Are you a crook?¡± His bargaining was even harsher than her markup! The value of one ancient currency was one million, so a normal price of one thousand ancient currencies would be a high price of one hundred million. Chen Qi stroked his chin; in reality, he didn¡¯t have much money on him. After selling Loren¡¯s backpack card to Palu, his earnings from Mist Sea were just ten million shell coins. For a Legend, making money wasn¡¯t hard¡­ Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: ¡°I¡¯ll pay you these ancient currencies after this operation.¡± After the operation¡­ Jin Li looked at Che Chenqi and then at Palu and Fen. Palu looked back at him with no sympathy in his eyes. Palu¡¯s icy gaze seemed to say: ¡°Treasure Box Monster, it¡¯s time to burst some gold coins!¡± Jin Li sighed deeply. Their destination on this journey was to head to the heart of Witch Sea, Devil Island, controlled by the Black Whale Group, and seize the Cup Witch¡¯s relic. This was also where the Black Whale Group had their tightest defenses in Crack Sea. Meanwhile, to completely destroy the ¡®Black Blood Medicine,¡¯ the navy was also preparing to dispatch troops and the Hunter Group to attack Devil Island. If the navy acted rashly, they might likely attack them too. Jin Li hated credit, but this journey was fraught with more peril than luck. If Chen Qi and Palu failed, as a Mysterious Merchant, her ultimate fate would also be to perish in this sea. Now was not the time to talk about money¡­ Jin Li blinked and said: ¡°Fine, for the sake of our future, take whatever you want, but remember, it¡¯s all on the accounts.¡± After saying this, Jin Li tossed out a ¡®Shadow Book Skill Card,¡¯ a card specifically for practicing Shadow Phase skills. Chen Qi received the two cards: ¡°Thank you.¡± Being able to buy on credit¡­ The Flower Witch next to him, watching this scene, also clasped her hands together, excitedly looking at Jin Li: S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Do, do you have a skill card suitable for a Flower Transcendent?¡± Fen had inherited the legacy of the Flower Witch, and having been guided by the Ice Witch since childhood, she mastered many Life Techniques. She talked to me! Jin Li touched her neck, pausing with each word: ¡°Um¡­ I have a Flower Phase skill that only a Legend can master, researched by the Flower Witch teacher, Earth Swallowing.¡± ¡°Earth Swallowing!¡± Fen¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement at the domineering sounding name. ¡°One thousand five hundred ancient currencies, Witch.¡± Jin Li handed an Earth Devouring Card to Fen. ¡°Thank you, Jin Li.¡± Fen reached out her hand politely to receive the card, excited to read its contents. Earth Devouring allowed one to consume skills from the ground to gain Life Energy. Once accumulated to a certain value, it could consume Life Energy to release a crack on the earth, unfolding a giant maw of flowers to devour living beings. Chen Qi glanced at it. Simply put, this skill was about eating grass to gain unimaginable Life Energy! Eating grass, squeezing Life Energy! It could be said, the only downside was that one must ¡®eat,¡¯ not able to absorb directly. This skill required eating grass, not very elegant¡­ Hmm, it might also destroy my elegantly witchy image in Chen Qi¡¯s mind¡­ Fen blinked her eyes, clenched her fists. Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 512: 330 Earth Swallowing, Battling on Devil Island!_2 Chapter 512: Chapter 330 Earth Swallowing, Battling on Devil Island!_2 The great battle was approaching, and now was not the time to care about appearances! Fen accepted the card and said, ¡°Thank you for your kindness and generosity, Miss Jin Li. After this incident, we, the Water Elf Pirate Group, will pay you back as soon as possible.¡± Kindness¡­ Jin Li¡¯s face flushed. It had been a long time since anyone had praised her like that. ¡°What else do you want? I have plenty of Flower Appearance Skill Cards on me.¡± Water Elf Pirate Group? Chen Qi gazed upon the tumultuous sea from the deck. ... The Blood Disaster battle at Devil Island was a significant event impacting the entire Witch Sea. The events unfolding before him were happening much faster than he had imagined. In two weeks, he would set foot on the heartland of the Black Whale Group in the Crack Sea, Devil Island. This battle involved the situation in the Witch Sea, with at least five legends participating. And these legends were all veteran figures, far beyond the reach of freshly elevated legends like him and Fen. He needed stronger power¡­ Chen Qi pondered for a moment. Devil Island¡¯s location was at the edge of the Crack Sea, not far from the Black Mine City. However, Devil Island had an extremely dangerous spot, situated directly above a deadly B-class Crack called Blood Disaster. The Blood Disaster was tremendously perilous, enough that even Palu, one of the Four Great Emperors, needed to be cautious of it. Moreover, one thing that particularly worried Chen Qi was the Blood General from the Mist Sea. This was the Blood General who had been hiding in the Mist Sea for a long time, who might appear early due to the acceleration of major events and trigger chaotic wars among the countries! Chen Qi lowered his head, feeling the sea breeze. With the help of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, their chances of seizing the Witch Relics were high. However, to be on the safe side, they still needed some preparations. Blood Disaster, Blood Demon, and the Monster¡¯s Desire talent¡­ Chen Qi bit his tongue. ¡°Blood Demon Deformation¡­¡± Chen Qi swallowed hard, a strong feeling of thirst emerging from his throat. Blood Demon Deformation was a potent mutation power. Moreover, the Blood Blade Pirate Group he knew was also familiar with this power. Perhaps, he could get the Blood Blade Pirate Group to join the battle as well¡­ Chen Qi considered in his mind. However, while the addition of the Blood Blade Pirate Group would certainly be helpful, it would undoubtedly escalate the situation in the Witch Sea even further! Chen Qi raised his head, looking up at the sky above the sea. Boom! Boom! In the distance, huge dark clouds covered the sky, casting the previously clear blue into a vast shadow. A major event that would change the Witch Sea, huh¡­ Blowing in the sea wind, Chen Qi took a deep breath and smiled slightly. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was now a legend. It was time to stir the tides of the Witch Sea! ¡­ ¡­ Two weeks later, Black Mine City. This city, once renowned for its bustling harbor trade and rich mineral resources, was now shrouded in a heavy gloom, with the shadow of the Black Whale Group eroding every inch of its land like a tide, turning it into a war-torn city! The once-busy harbor, with its giant ships and the dotted sails, was no longer there, replaced by the navy¡¯s massive fleets! The navy troops filled with war zeal! The Giant Shark Battleship of Admiral Tiger Shark was docked at the port, and beside the battleship, a hundred warships, nearly ten thousand sailors, and three thousand Hunters were ready to deploy! And on the battleship, an imposing Steam Mecha ¡°Storm King¡± loomed high above, overlooking the desolate city. Above the head of the ¡°Storm King¡± Steam Mecha, three legends stood, looking down at Devil Island in the distance. For this operation, the navy had specifically mobilized the Catastrophe Messenger from Shell Country¡¯s Meteorological Bureau and the Debt Collector from Shell Country¡¯s Big Bank due to insufficient ¡®legendary¡¯ forces. At the same time, they had prematurely employed the Storm King from Shell Country¡¯s Craftsmen! Admiral Tiger Shark stood tall on top of the mecha¡¯s head. At that moment, a newspaper rustled like a falling leaf, landing before his eyes. Tiger Shark, the admiral, extended his calloused giant hand and grabbed the newspaper. The headline on the newspaper declared conspicuously, ¡°The Navy and the Black Whale Group¡¯s Decisive Battle! Devil Island War!¡± This operation was conducted by the Navy on a grand scale, with no intention of concealment. Apart from the front-page news of the ¡°decisive battle,¡± the rest of the articles discussed the Blade Witch from the Blood Blade Pirate Group¡¯s legendary promotion, along with ¡°the missing Black Hunter and Witch.¡± According to the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s conjecture, the Black Hunter and Witch were very likely also involved in this Devil Island War. Pelu, a well-known reporter from the White Dove Newspaper, outright stated that the Black Hunter and Witch might influence the direction¡ªand even the outcome¡ªof the war! Indeed, Pelu went so far as to state in the newspaper that the Black Hunter was clearly an enemy of the Black Whale, and if the Navy rescinded the Bounty Order and chose to collaborate with the Black Hunter, their chances of winning this war would be greatly improved. ¡°Damn newspaper, actually expecting outsiders to help, it¡¯s a disgrace to our Navy!¡± Admiral Tiger Shark roared. These days, under the ravages of the Black Whale Group, countless civilians had been displaced, and numerous resource-rich lands had been seized. But he also had to admit that if it hadn¡¯t been for the Black Hunter and Witch driving back the Dragon Tamer King, allowing them to secure the Dragon Flower Islands and countless medicinal resources. Otherwise, the Navy¡¯s achievements in the Witch Sea would have been a complete mess. ¡°Black Hunter, ah¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s eyes sparkled with a glint, if she could capture the Black Hunter before her disciple, An, departed, her disciple would surely be overjoyed. The Debt Collector, wrapped entirely in bandages, was expressionless and simply said: ¡°Admiral Tiger Shark, capturing Devil Island is your last chance, otherwise, you must also repay your debt.¡± Admiral Tiger Shark turned his head to look at the Debt Collector, who had borrowed a significant sum of money from Shell Country¡¯s Big Bank in earlier years to gain his legendary rank. ¡°There¡¯s no need for your reminder, Debt Collector, this battle concerns the lives of innumerable people in Black Mine City, as well as the survival of the Navy! If I lose, I will willingly become fodder for you bank hounds.¡± Admiral Tiger Shark had no fear! For this mission, they had a total of three legendary forces! In addition to the Storm King on the battleship and the recently promoted President Grey Mouse of the Hunter Association, they had a total of five and a half legendary forces! This battle had mobilized the Navy¡¯s greatest force! In addition, they had Diya, possessing new Mechas, and support from the weapons of the Magic Bullet Company. Meanwhile, at a distance, the Blood Blade Pirate Group successfully intercepted the Black Death Doctor from the Black Whale Group and constantly attempted to attack Sea God Island, with the admiral blocking the reinforcements from the Mist Sea. And currently, on Devil Island, there were only two legendary forces, the Blood Demon Doctor and the Dragon Tamer King! Their advantage was almost infinite! Admiral Tiger Shark raised the Whale Hunting Spear in his hand, pointing at the sea before him! Admiral Tiger Shark¡¯s War Zeal enveloped every warrior at the harbor, and their bodies began to emit a fresh red aura! ¡°On this mission, we shall triumph!¡± ¡°Everyone, set your sights on the Black Whale! Advance! Advance!¡± ¡°Advance! Advance!¡± Under the influence of War Zeal, the Navy let out a massive roar, incessant and thunderous. Amid this roaring, the Navy¡¯s ships set out toward the Devil Island! And as the battleships mobilized, the Hunter Association¡¯s ships closely followed suit. ¡°Overturn them! Avenge our grudges! Advance!¡± ¡°An eye for an eye, blood for blood! Advance!¡± ¡°This battle! Annihilate the Black Whale Group! Advance!¡± Under War Zeal, the Navy¡¯s ships all set off, braving the countless terrifying waves! ¡°Advance!¡± On the ship next to the Giant Shark Battleship, Fen, dressed in a naval uniform, also held a spear and shouted fervently, filled with fighting spirit. ¡°Ura! Ura!¡± The Water Elves next to him, wielding Whale Hunting Spears, were exceptionally excited. As the captain, Chen Qi, pushed the lever, controlling this ¡®stolen¡¯ naval battleship, heading towards the heart of the Black Whale Group, Devil Island. Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 513: 331: The Wonderful Great Whale Blood Chapter 513: Chapter 331: The Wonderful Great Whale Blood Amidst the thundering war drums, the navy¡¯s main force plowed through the waves, heading towards the heartland of the Black Whale Group with massive momentum. ¡°Hopefully, nothing unexpected happens¡­¡± Chen Qi adjusted the navy cap emblazoned with the ¡°Storm Hammer¡± insignia, looking towards the eager navy. Just like the Black Whale Group had attacked the navy base, this time, it was the navy base¡¯s effective counterattack against the Black Whale Group. Both sides had deployed numerous legendary figures; in such a battle, even with the help of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, caution was essential. Chen Qi looked up towards the huge ship ahead and the mountain-like Storm King atop it, which reached sixty meters high, along with the three great legends standing on the Storm King. Indeed, even the Disaster Messenger from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau and the Debt Collector had arrived; the navy¡¯s ambition was not small¡­ These navy members shouldn¡¯t notice us for the time being¡­ thought Chen Qi, considering the next steps. ... This time, Chen Qi and his companions had chosen to use the familiar tactics of the Ice Demon Pirate Group to infiltrate the navy¡¯s main force. Palu, as the Thousand Changer, was able to alter his Spirit Power Field and appearance, easily blending into the crowd. Unless it was a Legendary Light Seer closely observing him, most people would be unable to recognize Palu¡¯s disguise. However, Chen Qi and Fen were different; both relied on potions to conceal their Spiritual Power. Chen Qi used Dark Concealing Breath to cover his Spirit Power Field with a faint layer of black light. At this rate, in one hour, the navy force would encounter an attack from the Black Whale Group¡­ Chen Qi took out the Sage¡¯s Medicine, which boosted agility, strength, and the spiritual power origin, and downed it in one gulp, preparing for battle. The navy was making such a show of force; this time, the Black Whale Group¡¯s counterattack might be unprecedentedly fierce. However, suddenly, a plea for help reached Chen Qi¡¯s ears. ¡°Save me, save me¡­¡± ¡°Save me¡­¡± This hoarse and weak voice sounded as if from the depths of a well, like the cry of an infant. An illusion? Chen Qi frowned slightly, asking: ¡°Fen, did you hear anything?¡± ¡°???¡± Fen cocked her head and replied: ¡°No, what¡¯s up? Qi, did you hear some strange sound?¡± Fen had high psychic sensitivity. If she couldn¡¯t hear it¡­ Then it was only I who could hear the voice, a premonition from a Light Seer?¡­ Chen Qi stepped down from the captain¡¯s room, looking around at the surrounding ships. The three legends atop the enormous ship watched the sea ahead, the flag bearers waved their flags energetically, and the snipers checked their long guns. All the sailors were engrossed in the desire for battle upon setting sail, not one of them aware of the cry for ¡°help.¡± Or, could it be that the sound did not exist? ¡°Save me, save me¡­¡± Chen Qi touched his aching ear, hearing the voice once more. Guided by some intuition, he lowered his head, looking towards the seabed. Beneath the raging waves, a dark silhouette was vaguely discernible. This was the Nearshore Dominator lurking deep beneath the sea. And at this moment, like Chen Qi, the Nearshore Dominator was looking towards the depths of the ocean floor. As the master of the Nearshore Dominator, Chen Qi could faintly sense that, like him, the Dominator had also heard the same cry, looking deep into the seabed. ¡°The deep sea¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s pupils narrowed slightly. The voice was coming from the Deep Sea. Was the plea for help coming from the ocean¡¯s floor? Then, the Nearshore Dominator, like a small dog startled by a lion, wagged its tail and hurriedly swam toward Chen Qi. ¡°Don¡¯t expose yourself¡­¡± Chen Qi gestured with a ¡°shh¡± sign, indicating the Nearshore Dominator to hide under the sea. They were in the middle of the Navy¡¯s fleet. Something in the sea was calling for help? A special Sea Beast? Chen Qi thought rapidly. In legends, there were monsters that mimicked human voices, emitting cries for help to lure humans in and then, upon approach, completely devour their prey. But undoubtedly, something was at the seabed, and it had frightened the Nearshore Dominator¡­ Chen Qi turned back and said to Fen: ¡°Watch the seabed.¡± A small flower bloomed above Fen¡¯s head, and she nodded in acknowledgment. Suddenly, the Nearshore Dominator at the seabed started to move erratically again, swimming upward and downward in turns. At this moment, the Nearshore Dominator was like a husky stranded on a narrow bridge, blocked by lions and wolves. Chen Qi tapped his forehead lightly. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Nearshore Dominator was fearful of what lurked below the Deep Sea, and at the same time, it feared what lay above the surface. Something was also in the sea above¡­ Dark flames and deep blue flames flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. There¡¯s a strange thing among us¡­ Chen Qi looked again at the navy warships ahead. Boom! Boom! The navy warships surged forward at full speed, with sailors either polishing their weapons or boastfully daydreaming about the future. A tall navy with a high nose bridge and green hair laughed loudly while cleaning his weapon: ¡°Do you know? It¡¯s said that the pirates of the Black Whale Group have captured many lovely beauties. If we rescue them, we¡¯ll be hailed as heroes.¡± A muscular, nut-headed pudgy sailor gulped down some strong liquor: ¡°Is that so? But if we fail, we might end up on an operating table, getting our skin cut open by beautiful doctors and injected with new blood¡­¡± The two chatty sailors, just ahead of him, were discussing loudly. They were only twenty meters away, their voices clear to Chen Qi¡¯s ears. Something was off with these two¡­ Chen Qi looked at them. Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 514: 331: The Wonderful Great Whale Blood_2 Chapter 514: Chapter 331: The Wonderful Great Whale Blood_2 These two men¡¯s inspirations clearly carried a hint of faint, impure aura. At the same time, the two chattering navy officers also turned their gaze towards Chen Qi. In that instant, their eyes met. Chen Qi suddenly felt a strong chill coming from behind him. It wasn¡¯t just these two men staring at him. To be precise, in this vast naval assembly, suddenly, five hundred people turned their heads without any warning, all staring at him with the eyes of wild beasts. ... Five hundred pairs of eyes were fixated on him! Interesting! A trace of bloodlight flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes as he drew the long sword from his waist. The tall, green-haired navy officer picked up the axe in his hand and said with a smile, ¡°You¡¯ve been discovered, eh¡­¡± Boom! Boom! Clouds overlapped, and huge dark clouds covered everything, a loud thunder overshadowing all. In that moment of flashing lightning, the tall green-haired navy officer leaped fiercely onto the deck of Chen Qi¡¯s ship. Another navy officer, the triangular-bodied, nut-headed fatty, also picked up a large hammer and jumped to his left. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the two men. Both men¡¯s Spirit Power Fields were at the Third Rank, yet, when facing him, a hint of a superior¡¯s demeanor flashed in their eyes. Why¡­ Chen Qi thought. However, the green-haired navy officer grinned and asked, ¡°Are you puzzled, kid? Puzzled why you feel fear, why we dare to surround you, why you will die at our hands?¡± These two were not navy officers, they were from the Black Whale Group¡­ Chen Qi gripped his long sword tightly at his waist. The nut-headed fatty navy officer answered his question, ¡°Let me tell you, we possess this wonderful power! And this power will completely destroy your forces!¡± he declared, ¡°It comes from the power of the Great Whale!¡± Saying this, he opened his wide mouth and it became apparent¡ªin his teeth, tied a small black squirming medicine bottle containing black wriggling blood. Crack! The nut-headed fatty suddenly bit the medicine bottle and instantly, the squirming blood from the bottle forcefully entered his flesh, staining him black! At that moment, a cry of unwillingness, brutality, madness, and cruelty erupted from his mouth. Almost instantly, the nut-headed fatty¡¯s bones made a cracking sound, muscles and fat appeared to be reshaped by some power, his skin gradually thickened and was covered with scales, and his head underwent an even more astonishing transformation, turning into a blood-thirsty hammerhead shark. He grew to an impressive height of two and half meters, and an explosion of Legendary Spirit Power Field burst forth from his body! ¡°This is the power of the Great Whale!¡± Hammerhead Shark Fatty picked up the giant hammer and smashed it fiercely onto the deck of the ship. The savage power struck like a thousand-ton meteorite! Boom! Almost instantly, the entire naval warship¡¯s steel burst, breaking apart into scrap metal! ¡°This is the power only a legend can wield! Remember that!¡± Hammerhead Shark Fatty said, admiring the smoke and dust before him, laughing loudly. The green-haired one also laughed loudly, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ve been exposed! In time, let¡¯s show Blood Demon Doctor, Doctor Crow, and the dragon tamers that we, the five hundred Black Whale thieves with the help of the Great Whale, can take down an entire navy fleet!¡± Boom! Boom! Almost at the same time, on the giant ships and navy warships, the same battles erupted. Pirates hidden among the navy ranks consumed the Black Whale Blood, their combat power skyrocketed tenfold! Under the overwhelming power, the navy instantly fell into disarray. ¡°What a wonderful start, I want to fight ten¡­¡± Hammerhead Shark Fatty lifted his giant hammer, saying happily. ¡°I¡¯ll fight ten, play with ten, then eat ten¡­¡± ¡°Say, are there any women on board?¡± The green-haired navy officer chuckled twice and lit a cigarette. Pop! The next second, a streak of cold light slashed across Hammerhead Shark Fatty¡¯s neck, blue flames blazed fiercely, reducing him to ashes! Bang! The green-haired man was instantly splattered with blood, the big cigarette fell to the ground. Before him stood Chen Qi, wielding the long sword. Chen Qi flicked off the pitch-black blood from his long sword and looked down at the deep pit in the deck. Having great strength, yet severely lacking in constitution and defense. Consumers of the Black Whale Blood among the Third Rank Transcendents, in an instant, their strength was multiplied by ten. This power, if he were hit directly, would definitely leave him skinless. However, the enhancement to his body¡¯s strength was only from 1.2 to 1.5 times. ¡°My brother¡­¡± The green-haired pirate quivered with rage, took out the Black Whale Blood, and roared, ¡°Damn it! I¡¯ve slaughtered¡­¡± Swish! Chen Qi, his face expressionless, slashed with a flaming sword, reducing him to ashes. Afterwards, Chen Qi picked up the Black Whale Blood that had fallen to the ground and gazed at it. ¡°Black Whale Blood¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the potion in his hand. Normally, Black Whale Blood was a type of mutant potion; consuming this potion would mean enduring the power of the Black Whale and gaining unimaginable strength. How much of a boost would a Legendary Transcendent get from consuming this potion? Boom! Boom! A tenfold increase in strength, a 1.5 times increase in physique! Judging solely from the effects, it was a wonderfully powerful potion! The chunks of black flesh inside the potion, upon sensing Chen Qi¡¯s presence, violently wriggled, trying to burst through the glass tube and merge with him. But, could this potion really be consumed? Chen Qi held the potion to his mouth, opened wide, and extended his tongue. [You have triggered the Lamp¡¯s Inspiration¡­] However, at that instant, a hint of black flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. A vast gray mist obscured the world before him, and within an endless storm, a giant black orb, larger than the sea, fell from the sky, opened its eyes, and then plummeted. Its eyes resembled black holes, like a sun falling from the sky, the entity¡¯s form impossible to discern clearly. Reflected in those abyssal eyes was the entire boundless sea, the Witch Sea, a deep, unfathomable crack, countless humans, the battle ship at this very moment, the Angel Envoy hovering above the sea, and the King of Pirates¡¯ Whale Father. Lastly, it reflected his own figure¡­ The presence, completely indistinguishable in form, lurking at the fringe, coveting the sea, was the Black Whale! ¡°The Black Whale is watching me¡­¡± Chen Qi widened his eyes. The world turned pitch black, with only a single lantern remaining. Before this immense power, the lantern flame, symbolizing his spiritual power origin, also appeared exceedingly weak. The flame struggled hard against the Great Whale¡¯s oppression, almost making it through; however, ultimately, as the black orb descended, it was completely engulfed by the sea, and the world was plunged into darkness. Sigh¡ª After the brief illusion passed, the scene before Chen Qi¡¯s eyes returned to normal, warm sunlight sprinkling across his face. The Black Whale beyond the margins¡­ Chen Qi reflected internally. This was the first time he had perceived the full might of the Great Whale since arriving in this world. As he ascended to Legendary status, his inspiration could even sense more dreadful powers. This was a warning from the Lamp Phase, advising me not to consume the great whale blood¡­ Chen Qi shook the great whale blood in his hand, clenched his teeth, and stowed it in his backpack card. His current Monster¡¯s Desire was still incapable of resisting the pull of this edge-dwelling great whale blood. To truly harness the power of the great whale blood, he would need an even stronger spiritual power origin. Afterwards, Chen Qi gazed out at the surrounding sea. The naval forces were already engaged in a fierce battle with the five hundred pirates who had consumed the great whale blood, the sea immediately stained red with blood. Although there were only five hundred of these pirates, half of them had consumed the great whale blood and survived, causing unimaginable destruction. And these survivors could take on ten, even a hundred men! Their overwhelming strength even briefly suppressed the naval forces. Exposed, huh¡­ Chen Qi lamented internally. The moment he had drawn his sword, it had meant his identity was exposed. Chen Qi looked towards the Legendary aboard the ¡®Storm King¡¯ Steam Mecha. The Tiger Shark general crossed his arms, watching the distant thunderclouds, his demeanor unchanged in the face of chaos aboard the massive ship, his gaze unwavering. The Debt Collector held his bills in hand, looking towards the seafloor. Tiger Shark general, Debt Collector¡­ Chen Qi murmured. Where is the Disaster Messenger? Bang! An icy staff head pressed against the back of his head. ¡°Don¡¯t move, and don¡¯t turn around, Black Hunter, I am the Witch~¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose smiled slightly, moving the staff head up from the back of his head, slowly to his heart, and finally to his buttocks. Then, with a wicked sense of humor, she added, ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll grind your ass to pulp.¡± Chen Qi gripped the long sword at his waist. During the moment he had been distracted, the Disaster Messenger had locked onto him. Vote 3 left S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. SEND GIFT Chapter 515: 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster Chapter 515: Chapter 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster ¡°Your ass sure is perky, state your purpose¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose chuckled mischievously, ready to wield her magic wand to viciously rub Hunter¡¯s butt to pieces. The moment her words finished, scorching spiritual power began to condense between her magic wand. Swish! However, in the next breath, Chen Qi did not hesitate, quickly drawing his sword and slashing towards Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s right face! Smack! ... Catastrophe Messenger Rose was startled, abruptly stretching out her hand to catch the naked blade barehanded. ¡°This is the reflex of a Light Seer, kid!¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose raised her head, firmly pressing down on Chen Qi¡¯s longsword, and proudly said, ¡°Little boy, your weapon is in my hand now!¡± sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi wasted no words; dark flames ignited on his longsword, charring Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s hand. Under the searing flames, Catastrophe Messenger was forced to drop the longsword and take a big step backward. Immediately afterward, she switched to a combat stance, pointing her magic wand at Chen Qi¡¯s chest. However, standing behind Catastrophe Messenger Rose, Fen had already grasped her magic wand, aiming at Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s back. Fen looked at Catastrophe Messenger with eyes full of anger and said through clenched teeth, ¡°Try poking him again, why don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose turned her head to find she was now surrounded by both the Black Hunter and the Witch. Chen Qi rotated the longsword in his hand, looking at the gold-haired woman wearing protective goggles before him. Catastrophe Messenger Rose, An¡¯s teacher, was a well-known veteran legend who wielded the powerful Lamp Release ¡®Disaster,¡¯ capable of simulating major disasters she had foreseen, artificially creating a catastrophe, and possessing considerable strength. At the same time, she held the spectacularly perverse intuition of the entire Witch Sea, with innate skill so sensitive it could easily detect spiritual power fluctuations thousands of meters away. However, as a support profession, her direct combat abilities were not high without releasing her power. Indeed, as a reclusively living legend, she had many bad habits when fighting, taking great pleasure in attacking others¡¯ buttocks. An interesting fellow¡­ Chen Qi activated ¡®Ember Touch,¡¯ and at his back, dark, fierce tentacles suddenly grew out. Chen Qi then handed the longsword to the tentacles behind him, leaned leisurely against the ship¡¯s side, and said, ¡°Catastrophe Messenger Rose, we came here to help you.¡± Chen Qi did not act. Catastrophe Messenger Rose had no intention of attacking them; if she really had, if she harbored strong hostility, then her target would have been his neck, not his buttocks. Either way, at least for now, Catastrophe Messenger Rose had no intention of attacking. Is this guy not afraid of me? Doesn¡¯t he give me any face? Catastrophe Messenger Rose wondered, tilting her head to the side, ¡°Help us?¡± A faint smile curled up the corner of Chen Qi¡¯s mouth, ¡°Yes, at least for now that is, of course, it depends on your attitude and sincerity, old lady.¡± Old lady¡­ A surprised little flower popped up on Fen¡¯s head. Chen Qi dared to talk to the Catastrophe Messenger like that. Catastrophe Messenger Rose was a seasoned legend of Witch Sea, the leader of the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau; Chen Qi dared to be so impolite to the Catastrophe Messenger. If Chen Qi had spoken to her teacher, the Ice Witch, his head would have already fallen by now. ¡°You said¡­ what!¡± Catastrophe Messenger raised her head, flames of anger ignited in her eyes, and gripped her magic wand tightly, ¡°Black Hunter, you will pay for your actions today!!¡± Fen bit down on her teeth, ready to attack. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, the furious Catastrophe Messenger Rose didn¡¯t attack; instead, she turned her head to look at the raging waves ahead, ¡°However, indeed not now¡­¡± In the distance, thunderclouds spread over, with the noisy, blood-scented sea breeze blowing. ¡°When I catch you next time, I¡¯ll slap your ass first, then slap the Witch¡¯s ass, I¡¯ll use your butts to play a rhythmic beat!¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose raised her magic wand, looking with the two legends aboard the Storm King toward the distant sea. ¡°Eh?¡± Fen felt muddled; Catastrophe Messenger Rose actually proactively refrained from attacking. To be aware that the two of them were right in the center of the navy¡¯s presence, like two little lambs amidst a pack of wolves. The only possibility for Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s not attacking was that there was something more severe requiring the three of them to deal with! The severity of this matter even surpassed her confrontation with the Black Hunter! Is something coming? Fen also put away her magic wand, silently looking toward the distance. Boom! Boom! Amidst the roaring of pirates and navy alike, the waves began to swell increasingly larger. And the black clouds overtook the sky. ¡°Cup, crack, the depths of the ocean¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose frowned, casually tossing three Divination Coins. The outcomes of the three divination coins were all bad. ¡°The storm is coming, both of you¡­¡± The sea breeze grew stronger, whistling through the entire warship. Chen Qi turned around, tilted his head, looking out into the sea. Giant dark clouds had covered the bright daylight, and the deep blue water of the entire ocean instantly turned murky and dark; at the same time, the rumble of thunder kept echoing, as if preluding a major disaster! Boom! Boom! A tremendous flapping sound echoed! And at the edge of the sky, a dazzling ¡®comet¡¯ hurtled toward them! Boom! Accompanied by a dazzling red lightning flash, the Black Thunder Dragon King, like a plummeting bolt of lightning, appeared within the thunderclouds with a flap of its massive wings, emitting a tremendous roar! ¡°Dragon Might!¡± The man standing atop the dragon¡¯s head shouted fiercely. Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 516: 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster_2 Chapter 516: Chapter 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster_2 A massive roar sent forth an unprecedented bloody sea wind, pushing back numerous naval warships! ¡°Dragon Tamer King Jay¡­¡± Chen Qi raised his head, looking up at the proud man above in the sky. They had met again. However, this time, the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s aura was even stronger and more sinister than before! Visible on the chest of the Black Thunder Dragon King was still a great scar, while its golden dragon pupils had turned a deep red, its teeth had also become blood-red, and its entire body was covered in blood-colored crystals! ... This powerful presence even surpassed that of the Black Thunder Dragon King at the peak of his power, so much so that even the renowned twelve tentacle of the Crack Sea could not withstand this pressure. Power of the blood¡­ Chen Qi thought. Blood Demon Doctor and Dragon Tamer King Jay had cooperated to grant the Black Thunder Dragon King unimaginable power. Dragon Tamer King Jay stood at the head of the dragon, looking down at the many ships below and shouted loudly, ¡°Tiger Shark General, long time no see, this is the ragtag bunch you lead, no different from your previous troops, and moreover, you haven¡¯t healed yet.¡± The voice of the Dragon Tamer King boomed like thunder, resounding across the ocean. Tiger Shark General, not to be outdone, replied in the loudest voice, ¡°Defeating an ant that was repelled by Hunters and Witches, even wounded, is still enough!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay tilted his head and murmured, ¡°Is that so? You seem not to notice that every one of our warriors can partake of the most potent Black Whale Blood, unleashing unimaginable power. Tiger Shark General, it seems you¡¯ve been injured by the power of the Black Whale¡­¡± Tiger Shark General responded unfazed, ¡°An ant repelled by Hunters and Witches, even if it unleashes ten times its power, what of it?¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay sneered, ¡°Is that so? It seems, knowing well that death lies ahead, you¡¯d still lead your navy to their deaths¡­¡± Tiger Shark General raised his ten-meter-long, one-meter-thick giant Whale Hunting Spear, ¡°An ant repelled by Hunters and Witches! Enough talk, let the battle decide everything!¡± Every sentence of yours has to start with that line, huh¡­ Dragon Tamer King stood up, his golden dragon eyes flaming, ¡°Come on! Soon, you¡¯ll know that last time you defeated me was merely because Fortune favored you!¡± ¡°An ant repelled by Hunters and Witches! Die!¡± Tiger Shark General raised the giant Whale Hunting Spear single-handedly and hurled it towards the Dragon Tamer King. Qi Power released. Whale Hunting Spear! Boom! The giant Whale Hunting Spear tore through the sky, igniting into flames, like a burning ship striking the Black Thunder Dragon King in the sky. However, Dragon Tamer King Jay was not to be outdone and conjured a giant lightning bolt in his hand to block the strike! Boom! The clash of their moves caused a massive surge of air! Within the massive airwave, fifty warships of the Black Whale Group sailed from afar, maneuvering cannons and targeting the navy fleet¡¯s vessels. Within the navy, Grey Mouse, who had recently been promoted to ¡®Shadow Person,¡¯ along with Diya¡¯s new Mecha, eliminated a large number of deformed pirates. Warships and giant ships also began firing their cannons toward the sea ahead. The battle was on the verge of commencing. Yet, just as it was about to commence, Catastrophe Messenger Rose frowned, ¡°Tiger Shark, the Spirit Power Field around us is off! Retreat first!¡± Whether it was the Spirit Power Field of the Black Whale Group¡¯s Pirate Group or this part of the sea, even the Spirit Power Field beneath the Deep Sea, all were off! Catastrophe Messenger Rose shouted loudly. Chen Qi withdrew his gaze from the sky, along the surging sea waves, past the blood-red painted Black Whale wooden ship, all the way to the blurry island at the horizon. In the distance, within the research lab of Devil Island, Blood Demon Doctor sat atop a pile of two experimental bodies, sipping a glass of red wine, and said to Little Crow, ¡°Doctor Crow, the battle has begun, they have already arrived.¡± ¡°They?¡± While laboriously mixing potions, Little Crow shed a drop of cold sweat, biting his teeth, ¡°Yes, the navy, and the Hunters hunting you have all arrived.¡± ¡°Is that so, hahaha¡­¡± Maybe I should just kill myself¡­ Little Crow¡¯s heart pounded, but he still tried to maintain a composed expression. Blood Demon Doctor casually said, ¡°By the way, Doctor Crow, have you been a bit conservative with your research on Great Whale Blood lately?¡± ¡°Now¡¯s not the time to talk about this, I heard even the Catastrophe Messenger has arrived¡­ Shouldn¡¯t we be running away?¡± Little Crow¡¯s legs trembled slightly. Those were three highly esteemed Legendary Generals, plus two masters, the Witch and the Hunter! ¡°Run away? Us run away?¡± Blood Demon Doctor chuckled, ¡°No, we won¡¯t.¡± Blood Demon Doctor drained his glass and, looking at the empty cup, licked his lips. A craving for fresh blood emanated from his body. It¡¯s they who should be running! Blood Demon Doctor nonchalantly snapped his fingers, influencing the whole battlefield situation, and whispered softly, ¡°Cup Domain. Crack. Blood Disaster.¡± Beneath his feet, a red crack slowly opened, releasing a continuous stream of Cup¡¯s aura. Normally, a Legendary Transcendent needed a Domain Relic and unimaginable support to deploy a Domain. But there¡¯s a very special case ¨C relying on a ¡°Crack¡± for the domain. For some Legendary Transcendants, they could control the Crack and thereby expand their own Domain¡ª Bang! Bang! sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bright red cracks continuously broke open on the ground, extending towards the distant lands, until the island¡¯s end, until the waves¡ª Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 517: 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster_3 Chapter 517: Chapter 332 Crack Domain. Blood Disaster_3 ¡°` And the moment the crack touched the wave, the black sea was instantly dyed blood-red, transforming into surging dark-red blood waves! Boom! Boom! The dark-red blood waves surged past Devil Island, past the waves, past the Black Whale Group¡¯s warships, past the naval vessels, all the way to Chen Qi¡¯s face¡ª Bang! The enormous dark-red wave swept over Chen Qi¡¯s whole body! ... [You have entered the Crack of the Blood Disaster¡ª] [Within the Blood Disaster, blood will be the most perfect nourishment, and all blood skills will be greatly enhanced!] Chen Qi looked at the prompt before him, a thirst welling up from his throat. Fen also touched her throat, a craving for blood emerging from her body. This was an ability only a B-ranked Crack could bestow! And the next second, Dragon Tamer King Jay and the Pirate Group of Black Whale Group took out the Blood Demon Blood they had prepared in advance and drank it. Blood Demon Blood, a potion pre-prepared by the Blood Demon Doctor, could grant a power boost, with the side effect being a thirst for fresh blood! This was a very ordinary potion that a Third Rank Blood Demon could mass-produce. But, under the Blood Disaster, this kind of blood could hugely enhance strength and inspiration, agility, to an effect comparable to the precious Sage¡¯s Medicine! From the sky, dark-red moonlight spilled down, and Dragon Tamer King Jay closed his eyes as his body began to tremble violently, as if countless tiny blood vessels were boiling under his skin, emitting a terrifying red glow. His eyes snapped open, his irises no longer the golden color of dragons but a profound blood-red, flickering with the light of greed and desire. ¡°This is the Blood Disaster mentioned in the reports¡­¡± Tiger Shark Whale positioned himself with the Whale Hunting Spear, taking a defensive stance. He had not expected that Dragon Tamer King Jay, who upheld the pure Dragon Blood, would so readily take such a dangerous potion. After being defeated by Black Hunter, Dragon Tamer King Jay craved even greater power! Dragon Tamer King Jay opened his blood-red eyes: ¡°Blood Thunder!¡± A blood wind blew, and Dragon Tamer King Jay pointed forward, directing the Black Thunder Dragon King to charge ahead ferociously, like a meteor smashing into the place where Tiger Shark Whale stood. The colossal body of the Black Thunder Dragon King, like a falling meteor, charged straight at Tiger Shark Whale on the battleship! S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the enhancement of his power, the defense of the Giant Shark Battleship shattered in an instant, and fresh-red lightning swept across the entire vessel! Endless thunder covered the massive battleship! In a mere moment, a quarter of the navy aboard the Giant Shark Battleship fell to the deck like charred straw men. Suddenly, wails filled the air, and amid the agony of thunder, people writhed on the deck like struggling insects. ¡°Too slow¡ª¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay weaved through them and, looking back, arrogantly surveyed everything around him. Blood sprayed from the mountain-like robust body of Tiger Shark Whale, along with scorching hot smoke. Compared to before, Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s strength had recovered a lot and had become even more potent¡­ Chen Qi looked towards Dragon Tamer King. ¡°Who else!?¡± Revenge¡¯s flames flickered in Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s eyes, and he couldn¡¯t help but laugh wildly. He could feel that today, Tiger Shark Whale would not be his match! And at that moment, he finally took notice of Chen Qi, Disaster Messenger, and Fen. They were here too? Dragon Tamer King Jay looked down upon the ocean, a flame of anger igniting within him. He had never imagined they would meet again. ¡°Ah, ah, ah¡­¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay suddenly felt his blood boil, and he was ecstatic. ¡°The power of the Blood Demon¡­¡± Chen Qi ignored Dragon Tamer King, picking up a bottle of Blood-colored Potion he found in a green-haired pirate¡¯s bag. ¡°The power of blood¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the Blood-colored Potion in his hand and downed it in one gulp. ¡°` Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 518: 333 Nearshore Dominator: Delicious! Chapter 518: Chapter 333 Nearshore Dominator: Delicious! ¡°This guy¡­¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose glanced sideways, puzzled, gripping her magic wand. In the absence of guidance, Hunter dared to take such a dangerous potion directly. Gurgling! Gurgling! The dark red liquid slipped down Chen Qi¡¯s throat, initially as cold as ice piercing his bones, but then it turned into a warm current, spreading rapidly within his body. This power seemed to have a life of its own, galloping through his veins, bringing an unprecedented shock and transformation. Under the influence of his blood, Chen Qi felt his body become pleasurable and lighter. ... Under the feeble red light scattered in the sky, this sense of lightness grew stronger, more intense, more ravenous. [You temporarily absorb the power of the Blood Clan, greatly enhancing your agility and strength, and by absorbing blood, you gain greater power and strong recuperative abilities.] Chen Qi licked his tongue. In many cracks, there exist various terrains favorable to special monsters, and the Monster¡¯s Desire allowed him to be in a special state, utilizing this power. In the ¡°Blood Disaster¡± crack, he was the monster attacking humans. Wonderful! Wonderfully powerful! This power, even more delightful than Flower Witch¡¯s potion! Under this power, Chen Qi¡¯s skin turned pale, and bright red blood vessels were visible on his skin, with a fresh red aura of the Cup Witch swirling around his body. Indeed, you have become a Legend! Dragon Tamer King Jay looked up, grinning. ¡°Black Hunter! Congratulations! I will make you understand, the gap between legends is like a chasm!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay charged a lightning spear in his hand, bursting out in an instant. Swoosh! The spear shot out like lightning! However, Chen Qi¡¯s form flickered, the crimson afterimage easily dodged the spear, then, he started shuttling between the ships¡­ The blood pupils of the Dragon Tamer King moved rapidly, as in his eyes, Chen Qi¡¯s speed was, for a time, too fast to capture! The navy and Tiger Shark stared at Chen Qi. Chen Qi continued to shuttle, with the enhanced agility from the Blood Clan and Flower Witch¡¯s Wind Elf Medicine, his speed was incredibly fast. Everyone had good things to say about Flower Witch¡¯s potion! Also, as the dark clouds dimmed, his dark concealment gradually began to take effect. Whoosh! The next moment, accompanied by a bright red gust of blood, Chen Qi¡¯s form completely vanished into the sea. In countless people¡¯s eyes, the trace of the Black Hunter completely disappeared. ¡°Coward!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay clenched his teeth, standing atop the head of the Black Thunder Dragon King, looking down on everything from a high position. But he had to admit, the ground combat capability of the Black Hunter far surpassed his. At the same time, the Black Hunter could hide in the sea bed, while he had almost no sea surface combat capability! However, after experiencing the last event, Dragon Tamer King had no intention of approaching the sea surface again. ¡°Only a bug that runs away, only hiding in the dark!¡± Dragon Tamer King Jay maneuvered the Black Thunder Dragon King, flapping its wings, reforming the spear again, his blood-red pupils targeting Flower Witch Fen. The Black Hunter could run, but could his cohort, Flower Witch, also escape? In the midst of the Blood Disaster, one of the main features of the Blood Demon was their life energy, which could regenerate rapidly through blood consumption. In the midst of the blood disaster, Flower Witch¡¯s Life Technique seemed extremely futile. Fen took two steps back, holding her magic wand. Dragon Tamer King Jay took a deep breath, ready to deliver a heavy blow to Flower Witch, thus forcing Chen Qi to show himself. However, almost the next moment, everyone¡¯s eyes turned toward the sky. Catastrophe Messenger Rose raised her head, looking up at the Storm King in the sky: ¡°What does this guy want to do?¡± Everyone broke out in a cold sweat, even the haughty Tiger Shark, whose body couldn¡¯t help but tremble. Because, at that moment, the location of the Black Hunter was on the shoulder of Tiger Shark! The entire navy was thrown into chaos. ¡°Tiger Shark¡­¡± Chen Qi squatted on the broad shoulders of Tiger Shark, patting his not so thick hair: ¡°Use your invincible Great Whale Spear, and bring it down.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Tiger Shark glared, his muscles bursting through the admiral¡¯s uniform, revealing his body full of whale hunting scars! A young man who had just been promoted, daring to stand on his shoulder and command him, Tiger Shark! Angry? Chen Qi bent down, looking at Tiger Shark¡¯s wild black hair, asked: ¡°What¡¯s wrong, can¡¯t you do it?¡± Chen Qi said with a slight taunt. Different from the last battle, this time, as a Dragon Tamer, Jay wouldn¡¯t easily approach the sea but remained in the sky, looking down on everything. After experiencing the last event, the Dragon Tamer King had already feared the sea. Dragon Tamer King Jay wouldn¡¯t fall for the same trick twice. Therefore, to defeat Dragon Tamer King Jay, he must knock the ¡°Dragon Tamer King¡± off his proud throne in the sky! However, considering the presence of the Blood Demon Doctor on Devil Island, and considering their real purpose was ¡°Cup Witch¡¯s relic,¡± Chen Qi did not plan to waste his release here. And now, the perfect entity to achieve this was the Tiger Shark right under his feet. Tiger Shark¡¯s blood surged, as an admiral, how could he follow the orders of a wanted criminal¡­ However¨D Boom! Boom! Tiger Shark looked towards the distant sea. In the horizon, amidst the sea waves, a two-hundred-meter-long black giant emerged from the seabed, its massive form passing by like mountains moving, bringing tsunamis! Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 519: 333 Nearshore Dominator: Delicious! _2 Chapter 519: Chapter 333 Nearshore Dominator: Delicious! _2 The enormous black behemoth, born from the hands of the Black Death Doctor, had destroyed the hundred-meter-high walls of the navy base and captured Bai Ou the General¡ªthe black walrus¡ª Below him, the navies also suffered a heavy blow. Some Third Rank Pirates were destroying their fleet! ¡°I¡¯m not human anymore!!¡± ¡°First Stage, the power of the Black Whale! Second Stage, the power of the Blood Demon!¡± The pirates shouted. ... Blood Disaster, combined with an elixir of Black Whale Blood, had granted nearly twenty Third Rank Transcendents destructive power comparable to legends. These twenty Transcendents kept unleashing punches as heavy as train collisions, fighting off hundreds alone, continuously breaking the navy¡¯s formation! Above in the skies, Jay the Dragon Tamer King, was like a massive sky cannon, ready to cover them at any moment. General Tiger Shark¡¯s heart was racing; he had to deal swiftly with the Black Thunder Dragon King. Meanwhile, their trump cards, Disaster¡¯s approach by the Disaster Messenger and the Storm King, could not be mobilized at this time! Chen Qi glanced at the time and finally said, ¡°General Tiger Shark, if you want to cooperate, we can help you, and together we can defeat the Dragon Tamer King, but you only have three seconds¡­¡± Chen Qi started the countdown: ¡°Three.¡± For him, the Dragon Tamer King, Jay, was a threat, but not necessarily an opponent that must be defeated. After all, their only goal was the Cup Witch¡¯s relic hidden deep within Devil Island. However, from the current situation, it was clear that the navy was at a disadvantage. If they could deliver a heavy blow to the Dragon Tamer King, then later, the Black Whale Group would deploy more troops to block the navy, making their ¡°infiltration¡± operation on Devil Island much easier. Of course, most importantly, Chen Qi could clearly feel that the Dragon Tamer King would not easily let him and Fen go. ¡°Two.¡± Chen Qi whispered softly. General Tiger Shark¡¯s eyes were filled with anger, his hands forming a long spear out of Spiritual Power. ¡°One, see you¡­¡± Chen Qi rolled off General Tiger Shark¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Stop!¡± General Tiger Shark stepped forward, gripping his spear tightly: ¡°As you wish, I¡¯ll bring down the Dragon Tamer King, but kid, I hope you don¡¯t break your word, or else, the Disaster Messenger¡¯s touch will devour you as well¡­¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Qi watched General Tiger Shark¡¯s back and clapped his hands. General Tiger Shark took a deep breath, firmly rooting his feet in steel as if connecting with the sea, drawing endless power from the storm. He lifted the Whale Hunting Spear, pointing its tip towards the sky; at that moment, the air seemed to freeze, and time appeared to stand still. ¡°Blade Release. Whale Hunting Shark!¡± With a thunderous roar, General Tiger Shark fiercely threw the spear, transforming it into a giant Tiger Shark, stirring up countless waves and storms, charging at the dragon with an unstoppable force. The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, immediately dodged, but the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s body was too massive. Accompanied by a whooshing sound, the Whale Hunting Spear precisely stabbed beneath the dragon¡¯s scales, one of its most vulnerable areas: The heart! The spear¡¯s tip pierced through the Dragon Scale, delving deep into the flesh, straight to the heart. The Black Thunder Dragon King let out a pitiful scream, its gigantic body beginning to struggle uncontrollably, the sky bursting with dazzling light and sparks flying! ¡°Ha!¡± General Tiger Shark, exhaling vigorously, had used up all his Spiritual Power with that Blade Release. Under this tremendous force, the Black Thunder Dragon King could no longer maintain flight and, like a meteor, rapidly fell from the sky! ¡°What a joke, starting with Blade Release¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, caught the Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s Dragon Horn, his eyes filled with astonishment. He possessed Dragon and Heart, so, no matter what, the Black Thunder Dragon would not die. Releasing Blade Release was akin to severing an arm. Unless, the opponent was confident that this Blade Release could completely finish him off! Boom! The Black Thunder Dragon¡¯s massive body crashed into the sea, causing towering waves! ¡°Damn, must take off immediately.¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, crouched down and circulated his Spiritual Power, attempting to repair the wounds of the Black Thunder Dragon. ¡°Deep Sea Tentacle Ball, the sea¡¯s tentacles.¡± Chen Qi snapped his fingers. Suddenly, atop the sea, countless twisted blue tentacles spread out, tightly wrapping around the massive body of the Black Thunder DragonKing and securing it in the sea. ¡°What is this¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, had a flash of blood in his eyes. A chill came from behind him, and at that moment, he actually felt fear. ¡°You seem to have crashed¡­¡± Chen Qi stood atop the massive body of the Black Thunder Dragon King, holding a long sword in one hand, step by step, walking towards Jay, the Dragon Tamer King. ¡°Come on, Dragon Tamer.¡± Chen Qi drank the Flower Witch¡¯s Blood Frenzy Potion and silently drew his long sword again. ¡°You, you¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, turned back, his eyes wide with horror looking at Chen Qi. It was different from that time; back then, even after being severely injured by the Tiger Shark General and having his life drained by the Flower Witch, he could still suppress Chen Qi. However, at this moment, Chen Qi¡¯s strength and agility were no less than his. The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, gathered a spear in his hand; the blood-red in his eyes began to grow anxious, and the desire for blood began to emerge. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The side effects of the Blood Demon Potion were manifesting. ¡°You¡¯re seeking your own death¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King gathered a Lightning Spear in his hands and charged. Chen Qi also activated the Shadow of Flame Demon, with dark flames emerging on his body as he charged forth! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Sword light scattered everywhere! Lightning and flames intertwined, lighting up the ocean! Without the power of the Black Thunder Dragon King supporting him, as a Dragon Tamer, Jay, the Dragon Tamer King, showed obvious weakness. ¡°Completely not a match¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, was stabbed in the chest with a sword, his dragon scales shattered, and old wounds resurfaced. And on Chen Qi¡¯s body, there were only some minor electric burns. ¡°Huff, huff, huff, huff¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King staggered back, incredulously looking at the scene before him. What did this guy grow up on? The Witch¡¯s potion? The Dragon Tamer King¡¯s heart rate had shockingly quintupled! The potion given to me by the Blood Demon Doctor wasn¡¯t the strongest Blood Demon Potion¡­ The Dragon Tamer King kept panting. The absolute gap in strength, in individual combat ability, he was no match for the Black Hunter. Both the dragon and he were prey! The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, coughed up a mouthful of blood. And the Black Thunder Dragon King, struck by Blade Release, would need some time to recover! Damn it! Do I have to use my last resort now? The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, clapped his hands hard: ¡°Heart Release. Dragon King¡¯s Heart! With the Dragon Heart, forge my body!¡± The Dragon Tamer King quickly dashed beneath the massive body of the Black Thunder Dragon King, standing above the sea surface, opening his mouth. At the chest of the injured Black Thunder Dragon King, fresh Dragon Blood flowed like a waterfall, continuously pouring out! At this time, he must rely on the power of Dragon Blood to once again forge his own body! Forge supreme power! Unlike ordinary Beast Tamers, the Dragon Tamer King, Jay, could use the power of the Dragon King! No, mere Dragon Blood was far from enough; he also needed the power of the Dragon Heart! Then, under the clapping of the Dragon Tamer King, inside the body of the Black Thunder Dragon King, the beating Thunder Dragon¡¯s Heart began to separate from the flesh, emerging! A brilliantly glowing, hot heart appeared, beating continuously, emitting the sound of thunder. Its temperature was like lava, and the Spiritual Power it emitted was as vast as the ocean! So quickly, entering the Third Stage already¡­ Chen Qi was particularly moved. This was the last time he hadn¡¯t played out, the Third Stage of Jay, the Dragon Tamer King, could utilize the power of the Dragon Heart to greatly enhance himself. This was the trump card of the Dragon Tamer King, Jay, when the Black Thunder Dragon King was bound! The Dragon Heart hung high in the air, causing the body of the Dragon Tamer King, Jay, to burst forth with even stronger power! ¡°Between you and me, there still lies an insurmountable ocean.¡± The Dragon Tamer King clapped his hands and looked at Chen Qi, his eyes full of arrogance. Chen Qi raised his head, looking at the intensely hot, indestructible Dragon Heart. The Dragon Heart was extremely tough to destroy; should he strike the man first or the heart? Chen Qi, for a moment, fell into hesitation. ¡°Initiate your release, Black Hunter.¡± The Dragon Tamer King, Jay, gathered lightning in his hands, readying a counterattacking stance. In this state, he was the very Black Thunder Dragon King himself! Yet, the next moment, an unexpected scene occurred! ¡°Woof!¡± Suddenly, accompanied by a strange barking sound, a pitch-black Sea Dragon leapt from the ocean depths, fiercely biting down on the intensely hot Dragon King¡¯s Heart hanging in the air, swallowing it whole. Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 520: 334: Flesh Abnormality, The Precursor to Monsterization Chapter 520: Chapter 334: Flesh Abnormality, The Precursor to Monsterization Above the vast ocean, silence fell in the blink of an eye. ¡°¡­¡± Jay, the Dragon Tamer King, lifted his head and stared blankly at the enormous silhouette of the sea dragon before him. The Heart of the Black Thunder Dragon King was a blazing entity, and without proper training, any who attempted to absorb its might would be met with a violent backlash. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even for Chen Qi, whose legend was known far-wide, the utmost caution was necessary when absorbing the power of the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s Heart. Hence, the Dragon Tamer King used the secret technique without fear of its power being exploited by others; instead, he turned the Dragon Heart into a sort of bait! ... But now, there was a minor issue: what if the one coveting this immense power was not human? The Dragon Tamer King Jay gazed at the massive shape that completely overshadowed him, along with those round, bell-like red eyes. This size, these dragon eyes full of killing intent! It, it wasn¡¯t human! Gurgle! Gurgle! The Nearshore Dominator swallowed the Black Thunder Dragon Heart, and a scorching sensation spread from its intestines. Its scales clattered noisily, and a relentless, blood-red glow spread through its body, as continuous plumes of smoke wafted from its mouth. The twisted, ferocious expression on the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s face, along with the terrifying power erupting from its body, signified one thing: It had consumed something it shouldn¡¯t have. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was also startled for a moment. The current situation had exceeded his expectations. Though now a Beast Tamer, the commands he could issue were severely limited. The Nearshore Dominator¡¯s act of swallowing the Black Thunder Dragon Heart and refining it so rapidly was beyond his imagination. However, this was the Dragon King¡¯s Heart. Could the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s body truly withstand such an enormous force? The Dragon Tamer King Jay¡¯s expression became somewhat vacant as he turned to Chen Qi, speaking almost syllable by syllable: ¡°Black Hunter, did you anticipate this as well?¡± No, I didn¡¯t expect the Nearshore Dominator to be so gluttonous¡­ Chen Qi did not deny nor reject but merely twirled the long knife in his hand. The technique of Dragon and Heart was the foundation of Jay, the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s power. Once there was an issue with the Dragon Heart, his strength would diminish by more than half. In immense pain, the Black Ship Sea Dragon opened its mouth, and an overwhelming sense of stomach ache surged from within, its flesh became blood-red under the assault of the Dragon King¡¯s power, and black-red blazing lightning continually burst forth from its body! Yet as a member of a powerful race, Chen Qi had confidence that the Nearshore Dominator could assimilate this power and become the new Dragon King, eventually completing its metamorphosis. My connection to the Dragon Heart is growing weak; can it truly digest such power¡­ Jay¡¯s left hand trembled. However, as a Dragon Tamer, he was now facing a predicament at the hands of another¡¯s sea dragon! Puchi! How could he, as a Dragon Tamer, be forced into a desperate situation by a brutal sea dragon? This was a Dragon Tamer¡¯s disgrace! ¡°I cannot lose, my Black Thunder Dragon King and I still have bonds¡­¡± The pupils of the Dragon Tamer King grew more unfocused. Even in defeat, he should have fallen at the hand of the Black Death Doctor, to the Blood Hunter, to Palu among the Four Great Emperors, and not to a freshly emerged legend! In the name of the Seven Great Pirate Generals, for the dignity of a Dragon Tamer, I cannot lose! The Dragon Tamer King Jay shouted, assuming a defensive stance once more: ¡°Come on! Black Hunter, kill me!!¡± Whoosh! However, his dignity did nothing; his cries for help as the Dragon Tamer King failed to summon any strength. Under the watchful eyes of the navy and the pirates, his neck suddenly bore a fresh, bleeding wound from which his hot blood spurted ¡ª Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Chen Qi didn¡¯t give him a chance to retaliate. In an instant, the strikes from his long knife poured down like torrential rain, while the storms of punches thrown by his Dark Fire Hand descended upon the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s body! Puchi! Finally, Chen Qi kicked, sending the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s battered body crashing against the huge form of the Black Thunder Dragon King. ¡°Puchi¡ª¡± The Dragon Tamer King Jay spat out a mouthful of blood, staring in terror at everything before him. His flesh was a blur; bones were visible where his skin should have been, and his survival hinged solely on the stubbornness of a legend. Unable to move because of broken bones, unable to speak due to a crushed windpipe, his heart¡¯s beat slowing, death was drawing near. Among the Seven Great Pirate Generals, was he really to fall first? The Dragon Tamer King was seated upon the Black Thunder Dragon King¡¯s body. All he could rely on now was the warmth of the Black Thunder Dragon King beneath him. However, even if the Black Thunder Dragon King resisted, without the aid of a Beast Tamer, in the end, nothing could be done. The Dragon Tamer King tried to throw a punch but ultimately, he couldn¡¯t make a move. Chen Qi¡¯s boots crossed the blood-red waves, holding a long knife, like the Grim Reaper from the deep sea, he closed in step by step towards the Dragon Tamer King. It was over. The Dragon Tamer King looked toward Chen Qi approaching like the Grim Reaper, then lifted his head to gaze at the distant Storm King and the envious navy coveting his life. ¡°¡­¡± The Dragon Tamer King clenched his teeth and pulled out a blood-red backpack card from within his dragon scales. Whoosh! The Dragon Tamer King tossed the backpack card to the Black Hunter standing before him. ¡°??¡± Chen Qi hadn¡¯t expected that the Dragon Tamer King would voluntarily hand over the backpack card. This card, hidden inside his body, would undoubtedly be the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s most treasured card. Chen Qi gently opened a crack in the backpack card, taking a cursory look inside. Chapter 521: 334: Flesh Abnormality, The Precursor to Monsterization_2 Chapter 521: Chapter 334: Flesh Abnormality, The Precursor to Monsterization_2 Among them were extremely precious beast taming resources, which were completely sufficient for the Nearshore Dominator or Water Elf to grow into Legendary Level terrifying combat power! Besides, there was also the Blood of the Great Whale Potion provided by the Blood Demon Doctor and the Blood Demon Potion, along with a Legendary Skill Card titled ¡°Dark Dragon Breath.¡± Covered in blood, Jay looked at Chen Qi weakly. With a damaged throat, he managed to say, ¡°Black Hunter¡­ has released the Black Thunder Dragon King¡­¡± He forced himself to stand, protecting the wounded Black Thunder Dragon King. His words lacked confidence; a defeat had no right to negotiate any terms with the victor. ... Although the Black Thunder Dragon King had lost his heart, as long as he wasn¡¯t fatally wounded, he could still cling to life. The navy would use the Black Thunder Dragon King as a tool, controlling him. Thus, the life or death of the Black Thunder Dragon King depended entirely on a single thought from the Hunter, on the mercy of the Hunter in front of him. Chen Qi paused for a moment, then sheathed his long knife. This battle, because his heart was destroyed, the Dragon Tamer King Jay couldn¡¯t summon the unity of heart with the Dragon Men. ¡°¡­¡± S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi looked up at the enormous Black Thunder Dragon King; he currently lacked the energy to slay a Dragon King. Under the sea breeze, Chen Qi could feel the navy¡¯s gazes. The Disaster Messenger licked his tongue: ¡°Speed and strength are very strong; he can adapt to the perilous flesh implants because of that extremely dangerous Sea Dragon, Black Hunter doesn¡¯t even think about using ¡®release,¡¯ and obviously, Blood Disaster seems to have no effect on him. Instead, he can utilize this power¡­¡± ¡°Hunter¡­¡± Tiger Shark coughed up blood. After a brief silence, the navy attracted by the event began discussing energetically. ¡°He¡¯s so strong. Is he really a newly elevated Legendary?¡± ¡°What should we do? Are we still hunting him today?¡± ¡°Now, Black Hunter even dares to step on the head of the Tiger Shark General!¡± The navy was also utterly astonished; they knew the strength of Legends, but each Legend required a considerable amount of time to develop. Clearly, Black Hunter¡¯s development far exceeded the normal pace of a Legendary Transcendent! Impressive, right? He¡¯s been fed by this Witch herself! Fen didn¡¯t speak but slightly raised her head, pushed out her chest, and glanced at the Disaster Messenger. A blood-scented sea breeze passed by. In the distance, seeing the defeat of the ¡°Dragon Tamer King,¡± a giant black behemoth fell into a frenzy, stirring up towering tsunamis and rushing towards the navy fleet. In the end, the Dragon Tamer King Jay, with his broken body, crawled onto the head of the Black Thunder Dragon King and, breathlessly, advised: ¡°Hunter¡­ the Blood Demon Doctor can recognize a person¡¯s blood¡­¡± ¡°The Blood General and the Blue Beast are right here, Black Hunter, shining too brightly in such a place, will lead to a terrible death¡­ Black Hunter, rejoice, although I am currently in a pitiable state, you have thoroughly defeated a Pirate General. This is enough to make the entire Black Whale Group crave your flesh. And remind you, don¡¯t ever take the blood of the Great Whale no matter what the Whale Father tempts you with¡­¡± ¡°Trying to tempt me?¡± Confusion flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. In the eyes of the Dragon Tamer King, the Black Whale Group desired to recruit him more than capturing him. The Dragon Tamer King Jay said with a bitter smile: ¡°Being hunted by the Whale Father and becoming a subordinate of the Whale Father essentially makes no difference.¡± Having said that, Dragon Tamer King lay among the hair of the Black Thunder Dragon King and slowly closed his eyes. The Blood General, the Blue Beast, the Whale Father¡­ Chen Qi shook his head, turned around, retracted the Dark Fire Hand, and walked towards the direction of the Flower Witch. Following the Dragon Tamer King¡¯s defeat, at the Legendary¡¯s command, the navy began officially clearing out the many pirates on the ship. Creak! Creak! Chen Qi walked along the sea surface, but suddenly, he felt a cold sting on his back and throat. Stronger than the stinging pain was an intense hunger¡ªfor the blood of the mighty to forge even greater power! A craving for blood! His spine trembled! The power of the Blood Disaster was so tempting, yet so dangerous! ¡°Cough¡­¡± Chen Qi bit his finger, trying hard with the Monster¡¯s Desire to suppress his inner cravings. In the midst of the Blood Disaster, these desires continually emerged. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Ahead of him, a gray-haired male standing on the sea surface and wearing a navy hat. Hidden within the navy was Palu. ¡°It¡¯s alright, the situation is manageable, but after this battle, I might need a surgery¡­¡± Chen Qi reached for his back, feeling a distinct trembling sound. This was Sea Beast Disease, a dangerous disease that had been hidden in his body since he arrived in Witch Sea. Thanks to Deep Sea Affinity, Sea Beast Disease posed no threat to Chen Qi; on the contrary, it even provided some physical enhancement. However, he was now drawing too much power, coupled with the extremely unstable aberrant forces, Chen Qi faintly felt that the twisted creature on his back was developing into a new posture. This kind of posture, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t determine if it was heading in a good or bad direction. Currently, the Sea Beast Disease wasn¡¯t threatening his Legendary Body yet, but just to be cautious, it was time for a flesh surgery. Chen Qi took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the bloodthirsty desire inside him, and asked: ¡°Palu, what do you find? What does the Black Whale Group actually possess under your surveillance?¡± Palu adjusted his hat, looking towards the reddening sea in the distance: ¡°The Blood General we saw before, or perhaps the rumored Blue Beast, I don¡¯t know when they will appear¡­¡± Chen Qi asked: ¡°Can we win?¡± Palu wielded the ¡®Dice Phase Domain,¡¯ ¡®God¡¯s Dice Game,¡¯ his spiritual power origin had undergone sublimation, and with a plethora of Dice Phase forbidden creations and life-saving skills, he had never been defeated in legendary battles. Neither the Tiger Shark General nor the Disaster Messenger, could withstand a blow from him. However, when faced with the Blood General, wielding the Black Prison Ship, and the Blue Beast from the last century, the situation became much more complicated. Palu gently rubbed his fingers, plucked a twenty-sided dice, and tossed it to Chen Qi, confidently saying: ¡°We can win.¡± Chen Qi caught the dice. [Curse of the twenty-sided dice: Nature: Dice Function: Can cast a persistent ¡°five minutes¡± Curse Dice on the enemy in front, and within those five minutes, any attack, defense of the opponent will be subject to the judgement of Curse Dice.] A powerful singular curse BUFF skill¡­ Chen Qi looked towards Palu. Palu said: ¡°In exchange, do you have Wise Level Wind Elf Medicine? Or perhaps, Wise Level Calming Potion?¡± Unlike Chen Qi, without special training, Palu couldn¡¯t directly consume Blood Demon Potion, therefore, he needed some ¡®calming¡¯ methods to alleviate the ¡®Blood Hunger¡¯ during the Blood Disaster and the ¡®Blood Temptation¡¯ of others. ¡°Only Wind Elf Medicine and medium-quality potions¡­¡± Chen Qi tossed the potion to Palu. Wise Level Calming Potion required extremely high-quality Ice Phase materials or Void materials to brew. Palu caught the potion and smiled: ¡°Next, I¡¯ll head to the west to check it out; the aura there is quite off. I¡¯ll leave the clues of Little Crow and Cup Relic on Devil Island to you and the Witch¡­¡± We delve deeper into Devil Island in search of Little Crow¡­ Chen Qi nodded and replied: ¡°No problem.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll win.¡± Palu adjusted his navy hat, then looked at Chen Qi¡¯s moving throat, and finally said: ¡°Black Hunter, if you can¡¯t hold back, you can call Jin Li, her blood is essentially of legendary nature, even though it¡¯s copper-smelling blood forged by Gold Coins¡­¡± In a Blood Disaster, everyone, to a greater or lesser extent, develops a hunger for fresh blood, and legendary transcendents need to consume legendary blood to soothe their inner hunger. Do I look this hungry¡­ Chen Qi nodded. At that moment, Fen jumped down from the ship, hastened his steps, treading on the water surface, and ran over. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at Fen. He smelled a plot brewing. Fen, holding a Magic Wand, with eyes beneath the flower, stared at the bleeding wound on Chen Qi¡¯s neck. Rare little pink flowers sprouted atop Fen¡¯s head, representing desire, and during the Blood Disaster, they signified thirst for blood. ¡°Do you need me to help you take off your clothes and then bandage the wound?¡± Fen¡¯s eyes turned bright red, his face flushed and somewhat excitedly said. What a troublesome Blood Disaster¡­ Chen Qi silently complained in his heart. Chapter 522: 335: Little Crows Perilous Escape Chapter 522: Chapter 335: Little Crow¡¯s Perilous Escape Chen Qi straightened his clothes and rolled up his sleeves, asking, ¡°Fen, you wouldn¡¯t want to¡­ suck my blood, would you?¡± Fen raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with surprise, ¡°Why would I? Do you know? Since I was young, under my teacher¡¯s strict training, I was thrown into the wild mountains. I once went ten days without a single meal. I would rather eat grass or jump into the sea than drink your blood¡­¡± As he spoke, Fen pulled out a bundle of fresh green leaves from nowhere and devoured them in one bite. Being thrown into the wild mountains and going without food for seven days as a child was truly rigorous training. ... No wonder you¡¯re so proficient at eating grass, you¡¯re really a legend in withstanding hunger¡­ Chen Qi reorganized his equipment. In such a perilous environment, Fen couldn¡¯t stay for long, and moreover, as the situation escalated, more and more forces would join the battlefield! ¡°We¡¯re leaving¡­¡± Chen Qi adjusted his Hunter¡¯s hat and walked towards Devil Island, following the tumultuous waves. ¡°Uh-huh¡­¡± Fen, holding his Magic Wand, followed closely behind. ¡°Can I catch up with them?¡± On the rocking ship, Catastrophe Messenger Rose touched her chest and asked herself, watching the two departing figures without stopping them, but instead frowning and looking westward toward the sea. Above the gloomy sky, a Crack like an Abyss had appeared at an unknown time, revealing an unending Dice Phase aura. ¡­ ¡­ As the light faded, on Devil Island, inside the narrow and dim research facility. ¡°Don¡¯t, don¡¯t eat me! I¡¯m just a Third Rank Alchemist, I didn¡¯t mean to¡­¡± ¡°Please, Dr. Joseph¡­¡± An elderly doctor was pinned against the wall, desperately kicking, his bodily fluids trickling down his legs as he pleaded in pain. ¡°Save me, save me, Doctor Crow, I just thought the girl was too pitiful. Although she has Sea Beast Disease and is only eight years old, the same age as my second daughter, I delayed the experiment progress¡­ And Doctor Crow, you¡­ agreed¡­¡± The gray-haired doctor turned his head to look at Doctor Crow in the corner, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Doctor Crow witnessed the horrifying scene: The Blood Demon Doctor was pinning the doctor against the wall, reveling in his struggle. Little Crow almost bit through her finger, silently turning her head to the side. Chomp! Accompanied by the sound of chewing, blood flowed across the cold floor, reaching Little Crow¡¯s boots. This was the Legend; in the face of absolute power, the Blood Demon Doctor was the island¡¯s uncontested tyrant, no one could defy or rebel against him. And amidst the Blood Disaster, the Blood Demon Doctor, already belonging to the Blood Demon Profession, had reached new heights of tyrannical desire and power. After the start of the great war, no one would care about the death of a civilian, even that of an outstanding doctor. Only recently, this doctor had been boasting about his daughter who had just been admitted to the Royal University. Little Crow touched her neck; after many years, she had grown accustomed to such deaths: ¡°How¡¯s the situation at the front? Dragon Tamer King Jay, how is he doing?¡± Perhaps the only one who could stop the current Blood Demon Doctor was another Legend, Dragon Tamer King Jay. Even though Dragon Tamer King Jay was nothing more than scum who cared only for his dragons, compared to the Blood Demon Doctor before her, he might as well have been an Angel. As soon as Little Crow finished speaking, a pirate burst through the door and into the research facility: ¡°Dr. Joseph, Doctor Crow, Sir Jay, Sir Jay has been defeated, he may even be dead¡­¡± Defeat of the Dragon Tamer King! The message brought turmoil amidst the panic in the research facility. Blood Demon Doctor Joseph twirled the bloody scalpel in his hand, asking, ¡°Who did it? Tiger Shark the Admiral? Debt Collector?¡± With blood-red eyes and visible blood vessels under his pale skin, his blood flowed like wriggling worms. The trembling pirate said, ¡°It was the Black Hunter and the Witch; they¡¯ve also¡­ arrived in these waters¡­¡± He¡¯s really come! Blood Demon Doctor Joseph combed his blond hair, looking at Little Crow with a teasing tone, ¡°It seems the Hunter¡¯s next target is you, Doctor Crow. Are you scared?¡± ¡°The layout of the research facility is quite complex; he shouldn¡¯t be able to find me that easily¡­¡± I¡¯m more afraid of you than of the Black Hunter on the horizon, Blood Demon Doctor¡­ Little Crow¡¯s eyes widened as sweat poured down continuously. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Blood Demon Doctor Joseph smiled slightly, his blood-red pupils focusing on Little Crow¡¯s neck: ¡°Don¡¯t be too afraid; with me here, I¡¯ll take care of him. In the midst of the Blood Disaster, I am invincible¡­¡± ¡°Okay, okay.¡± Little Crow¡¯s feet took a small step back. In that instant, she felt as if she could see herself, in a moment¡¯s notice, being bitten through the neck by the Blood Demon Doctor. ¡°Don¡¯t be too afraid.¡± Blood Demon Doctor Joseph added, ¡°As for the rest, Doctor Crow, we¡¯ll talk later¡­¡± Saying that, the Blood Demon Doctor picked up his medical box and headed for the door. They¡¯re finally leaving¡­ The people in the research facility looked at the fresh corpse on the ground, feeling like a weight had been lifted from their chests. Snap! Suddenly, as the Blood Demon Doctor reached the doorway, he turned back and said, ¡°And remember, we will be victorious, everyone. Don¡¯t even think about trying to escape.¡± Bang! After speaking, the Blood Demon Doctor left the research facility, closing the door behind him. ¡­ ¡­ After a long silence, Little Crow kneeled helplessly on the ground, staring at the corpse on the floor and that of her former assistant, swallowing hard. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 523: 335: Little Crows Perilous Escape_2 Chapter 523: Chapter 335: Little Crow¡¯s Perilous Escape_2 A female medical apprentice who was about the same age as Little Crow lowered her head, pressed her own throat, and tremblingly asked, ¡°Doctor Crow, what should we do next?¡± Most of them were just researchers, with average combat abilities, and Little Crow, being so frail, had already become their leader. Little Crow stared blankly at the ceiling. Many researchers were looking at him, the Blood Demon Doctor amid the Blood Disaster was just a bloodthirsty monster. No one could guarantee that the Blood Demon Doctor, upon his return, wouldn¡¯t treat them as food. ... Little Crow slowly turned her head, feeling the countless expectant gazes. Whether they were test subjects or researchers, they all looked at her, considering her their savior, the last straw in a flood. Here, relying on the relics of the Cup Witch and her excellent medical skills, Little Crow had helped many people. ¡°Sorry¡­ I¡­ need to take a walk¡­¡± Little Crow rose to her feet, picked up a medical bag, and made no promises. She was struggling to protect herself now. Let alone, there was a mark from the Black Hunter on her forehead. Tick, toc! Tick, toc! Little Crow opened the door of the research institute and stepped out onto the island, looking up at the sky. In the distance, the waves were churning and, influenced by the Blood Disaster¡¯s crack, a bright red crescent moon in the sky was particularly glaring. What should we do next? Little Crow asked herself in her heart. Now, the navy and the Whale Group were in a great battle, the Blood Demon Doctor was crazily drawing blood for power, and it was rumored that the Deep Sea Hunter was pursuing them¡­ Could she really just stay on the island, doing nothing? Little Crow placed her small hand against her face, the immense pain making her fingers dig into her flesh. ¡°No, no¡­¡± Little Crow shook her head, and suddenly, a figure appeared before her eyes. A bold idea began to form! Why shouldn¡¯t she attempt to escape? On Devil Island, escaping was a taboo of taboos, whether for test subjects, researchers, or pirates. If found attempting to escape, one would be nailed inside a coffin sewn by the Blood Demon Doctor for ten days, experiencing the agony of being buried alive, and ultimately, turned into a mummified monster, hanging on the windmills of Devil Island. Under such strict conditions, no one had ever tried to escape. Little Crow blinked. But now, there was undoubtedly a chance, with most pirates out fighting the navy, and the Blood Demon Doctor likely supporting the frontline! Not only could she escape, but possibly also¡­ Little Crow breathed heavily, looked toward another building on the island, quickened her pace, went through the gloomy underground corridors, and reached the front of a massive Black Iron Gate. Maybe, she could also seize the treasure from the research institute and then escape! Little Crow stood before the Black Iron Gate, took a deep breath. Behind this door, was the most important and precious place on Devil Island, the Room of Active Blood, storing some precious materials that could not be preserved in backpack cards! The contents of this room were difficult to decay. Due to the defeat of the Dragon Tamer King, the situation was even worse than she imagined; shockingly, there wasn¡¯t even a guard in front of this crucial vault! And as the third-ranked person on Devil Island, to enable her to access the materials at a moment¡¯s notice, she also possessed the key to this ¡®Black Iron Gate.¡¯ Seize the treasure of the Black Iron Gate, then ally with some researchers, and finally escape¡­ The escape plan in Little Crow¡¯s mind was gradually taking shape. After this operation, she might be able to completely end her undercover life! S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But if she were discovered¡­ Little Crow swallowed hard, trying to stop herself from thinking about failure. Unbeknownst to her, her key had already been inserted into the lock, opening the door that even Legend would need time to break through. ¡°I can¡¯t, can¡¯t stay weak¡­¡± Little Crow thought of Chen Qi, who had successfully escaped, summoned her courage and stepped into the treasure vault of the Whale Group. Inside the room, various super rare materials for experiments were neatly arranged. These items couldn¡¯t be taken into the backpack card, pick the small ones, pick the valuable ones¡­ Little Crow hastened her search. The white fruit of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, the tooth powder of the Deep Sea Devil Fish, the Rotting Heart of the Blood Demon, the skin of the Thousand-Change Mask Demon¡­ Little Crow frantically stuffed these items into her medical bag. However, the medical bag wasn¡¯t large, and it quickly filled up. The next moment, Little Crow suddenly felt a bone-chilling coldness creeping up her neck. Is someone there? She slowly turned her head, looking toward a corner of the room. Little Crow walked over, slowly moving a book aside, and behind the book, there were two items that were not ¡®materials.¡¯ A black potion vial and a blood-red card, sharp like a blade. Unlike ordinary potions, it was encased in a specialty glass vial, and on both ends of the vial, clear runes were visible. What is this potion? Little Crow picked up the potion, which bore the code ¡®[A-12-09]¡¯ written on it. A signified that the potion was made in an A-rank crack, 12 was the number of a Shadow Phase, and 09 was probably the code for some monster¡­ Little Crow tried to recall. On Devil Island, there was a Monster Book concerning monster materials used to count and compile the sea monsters surrounding Witch Sea throughout history, It recorded numerous Witch Sea monsters, like the Deep Sea Titan Twelve Touches, which was number 51 in the book, and the Black Light Dragon, which was number 121. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 524: 335: Little Crows Perilous Escape_3 Chapter 524: Chapter 335: Little Crow¡¯s Perilous Escape_3 Codes within a hundred generally either belonged to powerful monsters in history that had completely vanished in the Witch Sea or to ancient monsters from the Deep Sea. 09, in the Monster Book, seemed to correspond to an ancient Dark Beldam who had once nearly destroyed the entire Witch Sea¡­ Little Crow touched her forehead. If her guess was right, then the value of this potion was immeasurable. Even a bit of blood or a strand of hair from this beldam could grant someone unimaginable Extraordinary Power. I am a Drug Test Subject, can I consume this potion? Little Crow boldly speculated, yet, the complex Shadow Phase power inherent in the potion instantly dispelled her thoughts. At this moment, even touching the potion would cause her body to explode! ... Little Crow snapped back to reality and decisively reached out to touch the second item. ¡°Ah!¡± The moment she touched the second item, Little Crow¡¯s fingers bled instantly, and she couldn¡¯t help but scream. Afterwards, she put on surgical Extraordinary Gloves before she could barely pick up this blood-red card. Visually speaking, this card seemed more like a blade covered in nearly a hundred knife marks¡­ No, more precisely, nearly a thousand, nearly ten thousand¡ªimpossible to identify. Beneath these knife marks, it was as if time itself had been severed on the card. This was a Legendary-Level, backpack card-unfit Blade Phase Skill Card! It might even be a Blade Release Skill Card! Little Crow couldn¡¯t discern the specific function of this Skill Card. But there was no doubt, only a Legendary of the Blade Phase could use this card! Beside the Blade Card was a distinct gift box. Are both this card and the potion meant to be gifts? Little Crow pondered. Outside, a chilling breeze blew. Pressed for time, Little Crow without overthinking, took both items and put them in the surgical bag she held. So heavy¡­ Little Crow struggled with the bag, then quickly left the treasure vault and headed toward the ground. Unexpectedly, this theft went unobstructed on the way, with no one stopping or questioning her. Moreover, due to the nightfall, it was hard for anyone to spot her movements. ¡°I, this useless creature, seem quite lucky¡­¡± Little Crow rubbed her blackened eyes and said with a bitter smile. Next, was to find a boat and escape from here. On the island, the cold wind was biting. From afar in the sea, one could hear the faint booming of cannons, while from the surrounding houses came the sounds of people attacking each other due to the ¡®Blood Disaster.¡¯ If only I knew Water Walking¡­ Little Crow followed the path toward the back of Devil Island. At the back of the island, there was a special steamboat meant for escapes. Bang! Bang! Bang! However, she hadn¡¯t walked far when she heard voices and saw a crowd. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Little Crow asked in alarm. The crowd ahead slowly turned around and looked at Little Crow in alarm. These people were disheveled with evident wounds on their bodies and were also clad in dusty white laboratory coats. They were researchers from the facility. A leading researcher with one broken arm held his trembling six-year-old daughter and said in alarm: ¡°Doctor Crow¡­¡± Their eyes met, and Little Crow quickly understood that like her, they were trying to escape. Many of Devil Island¡¯s researchers were forced to come here due to family, debts, and other reasons. There was no better chance to escape than now! Without speaking, Little Crow silently followed them, continuing forward. Step! Step! Carefully treading, they soon reached the backside of Devil Island. A hundred meters ahead, the emergency boat symbolizing ¡®freedom and redemption¡¯ quietly floated on the water. ¡°We can finally¡­ leave¡­¡± Little Crow, who had been suppressing her emotions, finally managed a smile of relief. Perhaps with the treasures in hand, she could quit her job. Sadly, only I can get out¡­ Little Crow turned back for one last look at the research facility¡¯s tall building. However, the moment she turned around, a pair of fresh blood eyes met her gaze. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Blood Demon Doctor Joseph holding a bottle of blood wine, smiled. His white laboratory coat was completely soaked in blood. ¡­ Everyone turned back, their pupils sharply constricting! In that moment, their expressions fell from the joy of a successful escape to utter despair. Other than the child who was howling in tears, everyone else¡¯s face turned ashen, gasping for breath, their hearts pounding furiously. They had failed. ¡°Don¡¯t cry¡­¡± The leading doctor pressed his child¡¯s mouth with his hand. Blood Demon Doctor liked to deal with the most struggling individuals first. ¡°I just need a bit more blood¡­¡± Blood Demon Doctor swirled his wine glass playfully, looking at the terrified expressions of the people before him, anticipating their loss of control, begging, breaking down, kneeling, self-harming, awaiting their reactions as they faced death. Only the struggling prey was most delicious! sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sea breeze blew gently, a prolonged silence. Hmm? Blood Demon Doctor stopped swirling his wine glass. Unexpectedly, the people in front didn¡¯t beg him for mercy. Instead, their fearful eyes just lifted to look behind him. Little Crow raised her head, her hand holding the medical bag trembling. Blood Demon Doctor turned around, lifted his head. Behind him, under the Red Moon, atop the tall building. Click! Click! A monster with black arms growing out its back, dressed in black Hunter¡¯s clothes, crouched on top of the building, lighting a lantern in hand, gave them a faint smile. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 525: 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter Happy Chapter 525: Chapter 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter Happy In the midst of the frantic screams, the bloody sea breeze wafted from the distance, with the Day Lantern swaying in the wind. The Blood Demon Doctor effortlessly took off his lab coat, letting this symbol of rationality, the white garment, drift away with the bloody wind, revealing his pale, sculpted upper body. ¡°Hunter, good evening.¡± With a spin of the scalpel in his hand, the Blood Demon Doctor placed it against his neck, unable to restrain the smile at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Good evening.¡± Chen Qi crouched high above, raising his hand and lightly snapping his fingers. ... Accompanied by a gentle breeze, an X-shaped scar appeared on the forehead of the Blood Demon Doctor Joseph. [You¡¯ve marked ¡®Blood Demon Doctor¡¯, a madman who might stain Witch Sea with blood.] This was an ability of the Deep Sea Hunter profession, hunting monsters that could threaten the city, the Witch Sea; the greater the threat of the monster, the higher the reward. In an instant, the blue and red hunting mark appeared on Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s forehead, a chilling sense of terror flowing through the sculpted flesh and bones of the Blood Demon Doctor, spreading throughout his body. To hunt me¡­ The Blood Demon Doctor looked around and plunged the knife into his own neck, laughing loudly: ¡°Hunter, do you know the ritual for a Blood Demon to ascend to a True Blood Being, and what the path from True Blood to Saint is like?¡± True Blood Being¡­ Chen Qi surveyed Joseph like one would a beast¡¯s vulnerabilities. In the later stages of the Cup Seer, they often give up the pursuit of Qi Power techniques, instead immersing themselves into the comprehensive evolution of the body, with some seeking fusion with High Rank creatures, seeking more possibilities, which is the path of Beastification. The path of the Blood Demon, however, does not seek fusion with other creatures but is the self-evolution of humanity, a perfect, immortal, eternal higher human form. And True Blood Beings are the preliminary incarnation of perfection. Under the Blood Disaster State, whether it¡¯s strength, speed, physique, or strong regenerative ability, all are the strong points of True Blood Beings; the evolved human body is their synonym, and their blood, their blade. However, the human weaknesses persist in True Blood Beings post-evolution; the heart, the brain, the fear of roaring fire. Chen Qi drew his long sword, passing it through the pale flames of the Day Lantern, igniting it with scorching flames. The surgical scalpel in the Blood Demon Doctor stirred his own neck: ¡°Blood Demons need the blood of a Legend to ascend to one, and to advance further, one must continuously devour the spiritual power origin of Legends, allowing one¡¯s own spiritual power origin to draw closer to the Gate of the Cups, completing the Ascension¡­¡± ¡°Simply put, Hunter, you are my food! Just as I once savored the feast at the Harvest Festival in my advance!¡± The disgusting monster¡­ Chen Qi, holding the lantern, fell from the high building like a black wind, slashing with the fire-wave-filled long sword at the Blood Demon Doctor Jay before him. Crack! Meanwhile, the Blood Demon Doctor cut his own neck with the long blade, allowing scalding blood to spray out, turning instantly into fiery blades aiming at Chen Qi! Clang clang clang! Their attacks met, sparking waves of air. Two monsters¡­ Little Crow drank down a vial of Steel Potion, standing in front of the crowd, struggling to withstand the aftermath of the gusts generated by the battle. Yet just the gusts left her skin with slice after slice of fresh wounds! After three seconds of fighting, Blood Demon Doctor Joseph suddenly laughed. True Blood Being. Blood Hand Blade Dance! Scorching blood, branching off like twigs, sprayed from his neck, turning into ten blades of blood and slashing towards Chen Qi like a fierce storm! Clang clang clang clang! Chen Qi used the Dark Fire Hand as resistance, but in terms of power, the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s blood was superior. With the speed and reaction of a Blood Demon in a Blood Disaster State greatly enhanced, Chen Qi¡¯s torrential Dark Fire Hand, in the eyes of Blood Demon Doctor Joseph, was not impregnable! ¡°Is that all? Hunter, you wish to hunt me! It¡¯s a pity, you haven¡¯t found me yet, otherwise, I could have enjoyed a beautiful delicacy ahead of time, completing the ascension of the spiritual power origin of the Cup Seer!¡± The Blood Demon Doctor laughed maniacally. He had been longing to complete his Spiritual Power Origin Ascension, eventually beginning his research on great whale blood. The strength of a True Blood Being depends largely on the potency of the blood. With the divine-like blood of the Great Whale, in this surge, he might have a chance to forge the Saint¡¯s Path for his family amidst the blood-drenched sea! S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Die!¡± The Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s bloody eyes flashed, seizing the opportunity, the Blood Blade Hand pouring from his neck! Vulnerability¡ªChen Qi¡¯s Dynamic Vision grasped that moment, with the Dark Fire Hand from behind suddenly taking up two long swords! These were the Black Blade of the Black-eyed Captain and the Mucus Long Blade he got from the Mist Merchant; although not as strong as the refined Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, they were still sufficiently hard, adequately qualified as weapons! Chen Qi did not choose to defend; with a twist of his wrist, along with three long swords and Dark Fire Hand, he drew a bright red streak through the air downward! Three-blade style. Cutting All. Black Wave Slash! Clang! The Blood Blade clashed with the Black Wave! Both attacked simultaneously, hitting each other, a fresh cut appearing on Chen Qi¡¯s neck, while Blood Demon Doctor Joseph¡¯s body was marred with three burning scars. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Chapter 526: 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter to Joy_2 Chapter 526: Chapter 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter to Joy_2 Blood Demon Doctor Joseph was forced to take a step back, gasping for breath. The deep blue flames that cut flesh and broke bones, the Dark Fire of magic techniques, the Dark Fire of the Black Blade, the Erosion of the Mucus Long Blade, the Poison of Death from the Dark Fire Hand¡ªmultiple effects mixed together, scorching the sculpted body of the Blood Demon Doctor. Blisters of blood constantly emerged from his flesh. He tried to twist and contain the injuries, but under the effect of ¡®Cutting All,¡¯ which reduced healing, his flesh showed no change at all. One should know that a normal Third Rank Blood Demon, under the Blood Disaster State, even if their heart was destroyed, should completely recover within ten seconds! However, he was now like a wounded beast, enduring the agony of his flesh. ¡°Ah, ah, ah¡­¡± ... The Blood Demon Doctor bent over, reached out his hand, and continuously let out bestial howls. Then, he suddenly turned his head, gazing with a ravenous look at the crowd huddled by the sea, and more intently at Doctor Crow at the forefront of the crowd. The most powerful attribute of Blood Demons was their ability to absorb the power of blood, which allowed their bodies to be reshaped and all wounds to be dismissed amidst a Blood Disaster using the blood of a Third Rank Transcendent. In the midst of a Blood Disaster, I am invincible¡­ Thinking this, the Blood Demon Doctor couldn¡¯t help but laugh, using a hunter¡¯s gaze to look upon the frightened crowd and laugh loudly: ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Monster, monster¡­ Little Crow hugged her medical box, continuously stepping back, while the researchers behind her also retreated a step. With the speed and strength of the Blood Demon Doctor, even under the firepower of the Black Hunter, he could forcibly devour them! They were the artificial blood bottles for the Blood Demon Doctor while he battled with the Black Hunter! ¡°Damn it, damn it, can someone let my child run first¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t scatter! Stand together and defend!¡± The researchers were instantly driven to madness by a single glance from the Blood Demon Doctor, like a frightened swarm of ants. At that moment, a small arm appeared like a comforting wall in front of everyone. This is! So fragrant¡­ Little Crow turned her head to look at the mysterious and powerful being before her! She wore a deep black Witch Hat adorned with roses, and above her eye sockets, one could see shadows of blood; above her right eye, a blood-red rose. She was dressed in a Pharmacist Witch outfit embroidered with flowers, holding a Flower Wand. Over her exposed skin, one could see numerous scars and several flowers. Yet, even with these scars, they did not detract from her beauty and mystique¡ªor the elegance and wisdom etched into her very bones! Mysterious, elegant, and powerful, along with unfathomable wisdom, and, moreover, she was so lovely¡­ Little Crow swallowed hard. This was her first time seeing someone so gracefully beautiful. The being before her was the legendary Flower Witch, the orchestrator of various major events in the Witch Sea, the behind-the-scenes commander of the Black Hunter, cruel and merciless, using human lives as ingredients in her potions. The legendary Flower Witch had also been Little Crow¡¯s idol. More powerful, elegant, wise, and beautiful than I had imagined¡­ Little Crow took a deep breath, excitedly saying: ¡°You¡¯re¡­ wonderful¡­¡± ¡°No need to worry, I¡¯m here¡­¡± Fen assured the group gently, guiding them behind her. In the midst of her astonishment, Chen Qi and the Blood Demon Doctor traded blows like lightning, fighting dozens of moves! ¡°¡­¡± Looking at the two of them, Little Crow fell silent for a long while, then said: ¡°Witch Miss, aren¡¯t you going to help the other side?¡± ¡°???¡± Fen blinked while holding her Magic Wand. Bearing a fearful and curious mindset, Little Crow turned her head and stealthily glanced at Fen¡¯s profile. Fen paused for a moment. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The fact that she had not joined the fray was due to multifold considerations. In the midst of a Blood Disaster, the Blood Demon Doctor Joseph needed only a small amount of fresh blood to immediately restore his own flesh and Life Energy. If it was legendary fresh blood, it would not only restore him completely but also become a raw material for Cup Release. Therefore, on the battlefield, there was a need for someone else as backup to prevent the Blood Demon Doctor from drinking blood. To hunt the fierce beast of blood before her, one must cut off his access to fresh blood! Moreover, Fen always felt that if she rushed into battle given her current melee ability, she would present a weakness for the Blood Demon Doctor to exploit, turning into a Blood Bottle, which would enable him to trigger Cup Release and reverse the situation. Fen adjusted her Witch Hat and gave a cold smile: ¡°If I joined the fight, the situation would change instantly.¡± Authority to instantly change the course of a battle between two legends indeed, just as the rumors said, the Black Hunter was the enforcer for the Flower Witch¡­ After hearing this, Little Crow was astounded! As an original fan of the Flower Witch, Little Crow had always believed the reports of Witch Times, not those of White Dove Times! Just as the Ice Witch assessed, the Flower Witch is the commander behind the scenes¡ªa monster who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, using monsters to plunge the Witch Sea into chaos, all to fulfill her own objectives, just like the me in my fantasies¡­ The original reason Little Crow became a doctor was because she was drawn to the ancient, terrifying Flower Witch of fairy tales. But what was the Flower Witch eating at the moment? At present, the Witch seemed to be eating something¡ªcould it be human hair stained with blood? According to legend, Witches, in pursuit of beautiful hair, would stealthily pluck the hair from young girls, consuming it to absorb Life Energy¡­ Shivering, Little Crow dared not look directly at Fen¡¯s face, fearing her own half-year-grown long black hair would also be casually pulled out, leaving her bald. Chapter 527: 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter to Joy_3 Chapter 527: Chapter 336: Licking the Witch and Hunter to Joy_3 Whether they were Witches or Hunters, all were monsters! ¡°This taste isn¡¯t bad at all, it can alleviate my desires¡­¡± Fen licked her reddening tongue, eating the freshly plucked and washed green herb, absorbing Life Energy. Why hadn¡¯t I learned the powerful secret technique ¡®Earth Swallowing¡¯ before¡­ Fen¡¯s face was flushed as she looked towards the two combatants: ¡°Rest assured, everyone, the Black Hunter will win.¡± Currently, Chen Qi, bolstered by a potion, was clearly at an advantage. People watched the silhouette of the Flower Witch, now fearing the Blood Demon Doctor more than they feared the Black Hunter. ... Little Crow also lifted her head, looking towards the battle between the Blood Demon Doctor and Chen Qi, and echoed: ¡°Yes, it looks like the Black Hunter is definitely winning, with Witch here, how could he¡­ lose¡­¡± Little Crow¡¯s eyes lit up, praising the Flower Witch and the Black Hunter. She had decided then and there to be a bootlicker for the Flower Witch and Black Hunter! If by flattering them, she could make them happy, perhaps they would let her go or even spare this batch of researchers! As a dignified pirate and an undercover researcher, it was disgraceful to flatter a monster! But as long as one was alive, anything was possible! Thirty years on the east of the river and thirty on the west, as long as one lived, there would come a day when they would lick me¡­ Little Crow comforted herself, a bitter expression on her face as she said: ¡°It looks like the Black Hunter is about to win¡­¡± ¡°Yes, that is the power of a legend, the Blood Demon Doctor, just an ordinary researcher, cannot compare to the monsters of the Deep Sea¡­¡± S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The people behind Little Crow reluctantly nodded along. A sense of foreboding¡­ Chen Qi used his sword to block the attack, immediately feeling a mysterious power influencing his combat. ¡°Black Hunter! You¡¯re not allowed to look at others while fighting me! No distractions! You are my prey!¡± The blood-covered Blood Demon Joseph gathered Blood Fist energy and smashed it towards Chen Qi! Boom! The force of the Blood Fist was so great that it instantly created a huge crater with a ten-meter radius on the ground! Chen Qi used Hound Step, dodging the strike like a phantom, then slashed again at the right thigh of the Blood Demon Doctor¡ª Swoosh! Blood splattered! The burning right thigh of the Blood Demon Doctor, along with the Sword Energy, landed far away on a tower. Bang! Struck by hundreds of sword hits, the Blood Demon Doctor couldn¡¯t support himself and knelt on the ground. ¡°Huff¡­¡± It was about time¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath, his eyes cold, not rushing to attack, but readying his sword for an attack. Normally, True Bloods would need fresh human blood to perform Cup Release. However, during a Blood Disaster, even without fresh human blood, he could still perform Cup Release. Without any conditions, he could use a Release far stronger than usual, this was the key to the Blood Demon Doctor being stronger than the Dragon Tamer King during the Blood Disaster State. Chen Qi gripped his long sword tightly, with deep blue hot flames rising again on the blade: ¡°Let¡¯s begin, your performance¡­¡± ¡°Hahahahaha! Hahahahaha!¡± The Blood Demon Doctor, kneeling on the ground, looked at the Black Hunter before him and the Witch Blood Bottle behind him, the researcher Blood Bottle, with bloodthirsty desire pumping from his beating heart throughout his body. He stood up like a completely crazed beast: ¡°Black Hunter, you don¡¯t think that during the Blood Disaster, you can match my Release? In the midst of Blood Disaster, the Release of cup lineage is unparalleled!¡± After speaking, the Blood Demon Doctor abruptly took out a tumorous mass from his backpack card and pressed it down hard! Crack! Crack! Blood flowed from the tumorous mass! Within the tumorous mass, an unprecedented power of the Cup burst forth! Gurgle gurgle! The blood flowing out of the tumorous mass, like a small waterfall, soaked the ground before them, crossed over Chen Qi¡¯s boots, transforming the area into a pool of blood. The sea breeze blew through the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s bloodstained blond hair, and as the clouds dispersed, the red crescent in the sky appeared even more sinister, even more crimson. The relic of the Cup Witch, containing the power of the Eternal Cup and the relic of blood¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils constricted slightly, and his long sword blazed with the aura of blade and shadow. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 528: 337: You Still Have a Second Rank? Chapter 528: Chapter 337: You Still Have a Second Rank? At the same time, in the sea area in front of Devil Island. Boom! Boom! From afar, the support from the Black Whale Group arrived like a sudden downpour, filling the entire sea with gunfire. Boom! The massive body of the Black Sea Elephant collided with the barrier of the Giant Shark Battleship, shaking the ground and mountains. The Black Sea Elephant, able to utilize the seawater in the sea, created powerful whirlpools, its skin as tough as mountains. ... The navy soldiers struggled to resist; they had not expected that a single black giant elephant could cause such a huge impact on their fleet. ¡°Tiger Shark Admiral, this black giant elephant is just a massive Sea Beast, we can¡¯t resist it at all!¡± ¡°Admiral, we must immediately attack the island!¡± ¡°This crocodile is gnawing at my foot!¡± The navy looked around, as more and more dark, twisted Blood-Eyed Sea Beasts appeared. To counter the navy troops, the Black Whale Group had prepared a large number of twisted, deformed Sea Beast Monsters. ¡°What is this little thing!¡± Meanwhile, on the fierce sea battlefield, there was also a large Water Elf, riding on the head of the Nearshore Dominator, directing the Nearshore Dominator to weave through the chaotic battlefield, continuously consuming items with high Spiritual Power to ease the intense hunger in the Nearshore Dominator. However, while consuming items with high Spiritual Power, the Water Elf also helped the navy by killing some of the crazed Sea Beasts. All in all, the entire sea¡¯s battlefield was in chaos. The tough guy¡­ Tiger Shark Admiral asked while stabbing an elephant leg with his Whale Hunting Spear: ¡°Do we have the confidence to attack the island now?¡± Disaster Messenger, looking at the situation in front of Devil Island, could feel a frenzied, thirsty Spiritual Power: ¡°We can, but after landing, we might face a Legend Monster with a maximum Deformation Level¡­¡± ¡°Monster? What happened?¡± Tiger Shark Admiral hastily asked. ¡°It¡¯s Cup Release, but it¡¯s an uncontrolled Cup Release¡­¡± Disaster Messenger frowned; in her spiritual vision, bright red Spiritual Power erupted like a volcanic eruption. It was typical manic Spiritual Power; if it couldn¡¯t be controlled, there was a very high chance it would produce a Human-shaped Disaster. ¡­ On Devil Island. Fen blocked the air wave in front of him with a Magic Wand. The relic of the Cup Witch fundamentally was a flesh and blood that could regenerate and reproduce indefinitely, which undoubtedly was an excellent Cup Release object for a Blood Demon! Blood Demon Doctor Joseph raised his head, his sculptural body wrapped in a massive amount of blood. He opened his arms, the air waves around his body rolled, and his already burly body swelled again, reaching a full three meters in height, his sculptural muscles bulging, his flesh and bones intertwining like blood-red armor, enveloping his body! Blood Demon Doctor stretched out his arms and raised his head in a pose to praise the moon, loudly declaring: ¡°Cup Release. An immortal body!¡± Boom! The blood instantly solidified, becoming a part of his body! At this moment, in terms of physical strength alone, he could now face a Deep Sea Titan over a hundred meters tall! Blood Demon Doctor shouted: ¡°My body has nearly reached the domain of a Saint; who dares to hunt me?¡± Speed, strength, agility, more than ten times greater, reaching a new height¡­ Chen Qi held his breath, fully bracing himself in a defensive posture. Frightening Power poured out from Blood Demon Doctor Joseph! Boom! Blood Demon Doctor suddenly moved forward, his 1.5 meter long snow-white arm swinging towards Chen Qi. No extra skills, no Qi Power attached, just a pure, simple arm swing. Boom! Just like that, the force blasted out, shaking Chen Qi backward by a hundred meters! Among Legends, whether a release is strong or not can decide victory or defeat¡­ Fen gripped his Magic Wand, blood flowers emerging on his skin, preparing to release his own release technique. ¡°Too slow!¡± Crack! The Magic Wand in Fen¡¯s hand was instantly knocked down! Blood Demon Doctor, with a speed difficult to catch with the naked eye, stood in front of Fen and used his fingertips to aim at Fen¡¯s eyes: ¡°Witch, you seem to be a patient with Blood Flower Disease; I¡¯ve heard that after death, such patients, like seeds planted in the ground, will grow flowers whose petals drift towards their loved ones¡­¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°If I make you into a specimen and plant you in the ground, where will you drift to then, Witch?¡± Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s sharp fingernails slowly pierced into Fen¡¯s eyeballs, anticipating Fen¡¯s scream. Yet, in the face of the pain in his eyes, there was no fear on Fen¡¯s face, but rather a cold-blooded crocodile-like smile curving at the corners of his mouth: ¡°Goodbye, you repulsive creature¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Blood Demon Doctor suddenly thrust forward, but a great suction force came from behind him! Blood Demon Doctor quickly turned his head, his gaze immediately captured by a dark, straight thin line. There, in mid-air, a closed door of illusion slowly formed, and gradually opened with a creaking sound. Chen Qi, withstanding the hunger, pointed and said: ¡°Shadow Release. Abyss Hand.¡± As the words fell, the illusionary door like black fog slowly opened, a gap revealing a fearsome giant mouth filled with sharp teeth, arms, black hair, eyes. Inside the door, numerous arms twisted and intertwined, forming an even larger arm. As the door gap opened, a giant arm extended from the door, slowly reaching towards the Blood Demon Doctor. ¡°Shadow Phase¡¯s Abyss Hand¡­¡± Little Crow looked shocked. This was a very famous release technique within Shadow Phase, fundamentally connected to an ancient A-rank Crack, using Spiritual Power to lure out a terrifying monster from an A-rank Crack to appear in this world and attack the opponent! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 529: 337 Do You Have a Second Rank?_2 Chapter 529: Chapter 337 Do You Have a Second Rank?_2 However, to study this magic technique, one must endure immense pressure. It is said that within the Sea God Pirate Group, a large number of Transcendents fell into madness due to practicing this technique. According to the White Dove Times, the Black Hunter had just advanced, how could he have mastered this release so quickly? Could it be that the Black Hunter possesses a formidable spiritual talent? Little Crow bit her teeth, boldly speculating. Boom! Boom! S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The colossal Abyss Hand fell from the sky, slowly stretching toward the Blood Demon Doctor on the ground. Blood Demon Doctor Joseph¡¯s golden hair became disheveled in the sea breeze, his consciousness tried to dodge this attack, yet his body experienced an intense sensation of space, rendering him completely immobile. ... ¡°Ah¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor could only lift his head, silently awaiting the arrival of the Abyss Hand! Boom! The Abyss Hand suddenly extended, grasping the three-meter-tall Blood Demon Doctor in its palm! Countless twisted red-haired arms and dark specters rushed towards the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s Cup Release form! Echoing through the heavens, a wail emanated from the arms! Boom! Along with a tremendous wail, the Abyss Hand slowly faded like a snuffed flame, vanishing from this place! And as the flame disappeared, all that remained was the tattered body of the Blood Demon Doctor, his once proud perfect body now riddled with holes, fragile and tenuous. ¡°We won!¡± Little Crow cheered exuberantly, unable to contain her celebration. The Blood Demon Doctor had desperately resisted an Abyss Hand, he was surely doomed! I should probably gag her¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s gaze was icy as he pressed against his throat, looking at the Blood Demon Doctor in this moment. Within the black flames, the Blood Demon Doctor appeared like a dried-up piece of kindling, blankly staring at Chen Qi. Dead? Chen Qi maintained as much caution as possible. However, in the next second, his blood-red pupils slightly moved, and his nearly shattered body rapidly recovered, returning to his original three-meter-tall sculpted form. Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s lips curled into a smile as he laughed: ¡°What a pity, my release is just a bit better¡­¡± His Cup Release form had withstood the release from another world! This was the perfect body within the Blood Disaster! Furthermore, with just a drop of Legendary Blood, his body could return to a perfect condition once more. Blood Demon Doctor spread his arms, twisted his neck, and looked towards Fen and the Black Hunter. On their faces, a clear desire for bloodthirst had emerged. In fear, the thirst for blood would be stimulated. Especially for the Black Hunter, Blood Demon Doctor could feel that his desire for fresh blood had peaked! But quickly, the Blood Demon Doctor noticed something was amiss. Why? There wasn¡¯t a hint of fear in the Black Hunter¡¯s eyes, none of the fear of a loser! On the contrary, the red desire in his eyes grew stronger! ¡°Indeed, I have to initiate the Second Rank¡­¡± Chen Qi looked at the Blood Demon Doctor before him with the gaze of a wild beast and suddenly downed a Blood Demon Potion left by the Dragon Tamer King. Second Rank? What does that mean? The Blood Demon Doctor wore a puzzled look. Could it be that Chen Qi, who had just released a technique, had other moves up his sleeve? At the same time, the Witch, although her eyes showed fear, her fear was not directed at him! Fen pursed her lips, holding her magic wand, and accusatorily said: ¡°Blood Demon Doctor, why are you so tough? Couldn¡¯t you have died earlier?¡± Huh? The Blood Demon Doctor cocked his head. The chief researcher of Devil Island, creator of Bat Night from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a doctor with a bounty that once exceeded two hundred million, the Blood Demon who had initiated a release, was he just somebody they could easily crush in their eyes? Gurgle! Gurgle! Chen Qi gulped down the potion, the fresh red power flowed down his throat, spreading throughout his body. His body began exhibiting numerous red lines, at the same time, the blue spider pattern on his back instantly turned vivid red and began to swell¡­ For someone with Monster¡¯s Desire, a little potion could trigger an entirely new state. However, this state was too dangerous, far too easy to lose control¡­ Even the rational talents of the Monster¡¯s Desire and the Lamp Keeper could only suppress the final mutation and not the raging desire. Chen Qi ceased suppressing the hunger within, unfettering it completely. His eyes flashed crimson, this yearning was like that of a beast from the depths of the earth. Whether it was the Blood Demon Doctor, Little Crow, or any other curious researcher, in that moment, they all averted their eyes. ¡°You can still transform into¡­ a Blood Demon?¡± The Blood Demon Doctor blinked and took a step back. ¡°Just a bit more Legendary Blood¡­¡± Chen Qi said quietly. ¡°Don¡¯t come any closer, please, Qi¡­¡± Fen, holding her Magic Wand, looked up and adopted a defensive stance, ¡°Calm down¡­ a bit¡­¡± In the next instant, before she had time to breathe, the short moment was gone as Chen Qi suddenly appeared behind Fen and bit her neck without mercy! He still needed to replenish the massive Spiritual Power he had lost through releasing the Shadow Release! Crack! Crack! It hurts so much, if I can¡¯t avoid it, might as well try to enjoy it¡­ Fen didn¡¯t dodge, closing her eyes and enduring the pain. ¡°Ah?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± The Blood Demon Doctor Joseph stood frozen, his sanity returning to his eyes. This isn¡¯t right! Regaining strength by sucking someone else¡¯s blood, that¡¯s not his manipulation as a Blood Demon, it¡¯s a Blood Demon¡¯s privilege! Gulping sounds! Chen Qi¡¯s sanity gradually faded away in his eyes, his body becoming increasingly powerful after absorbing blood, and behind him, the Dark Fire Hand completely turned blood-red in color! Power surged! This is the taste of a Blood Demon! The blood of the Witch is quite good¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s rationality thoroughly disappeared as he drank in Fen¡¯s Life Energy. ¡°Calm down a bit! The excessive craving for blood will only turn you into a monster in the midst of the Blood Disaster!¡± The Blood Demon Doctor cautioned. Blood Demons can easily become insane during the process of bloodsucking! Even he didn¡¯t dare to suck so much blood during the Blood Disaster! That¡¯s Legendary Blood¡­ Joseph, the Blood Demon Doctor, snapped out of it and attempted to stop Chen Qi. ¡°Give me a hand, keep your sanity, Black Hunter!¡± But it was already too late. In the next moment, the Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi formed arms and legs, speeding up his movement, and he quickly appeared in front of the Blood Demon Doctor Joseph! Ora! Ora! Ora! Ora! Ora! Ora! The Dark Fire Hand struck out like a torrential downpour! An unstructured, pure flurry of blows! The Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s eyes were full of surprise, even after activating the Cup Release, he was being suppressed in both strength and speed! ¡°Calm down, Hunter!¡± A flash of insight struck the Blood Demon Doctor. Before him, the monster¡¯s sanity dispersed, existing only as pure power being vented! Thankfully, his own technique was not lacking! The Blood Demon Doctor took a deep breath, channeled his Qi Power, and tried to use advanced combat techniques like leveraging force, dissipating force, in an attempt to stop Chen Qi¡¯s crimson onslaught! Under the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s control, although outmatched in strength, he held on against Chen Qi¡¯s flurry thanks to his technical prowess! A victory for technique! Joseph, the Blood Demon Doctor, continually channeled his Qi Power to defend against Chen Qi¡¯s attacks, shouting internally. However, in the next moment, something terrifying happened. Behind the monster, new blood-red tentacles burst forth, hideous and powerful beneath the influence of the Blood Disaster, beyond comprehension! The original twelve Dark Fire Hands, plus two more, and instantly another eight limbs formed! The three-meter-tall Blood Demon Doctor, possessing a True Blood body, appeared insignificant before Chen Qi, like a bat that could be crushed at any moment! ¡°He¡¯s gone mad, completely mad, he actually uses mutation as a cost to truly beat me!¡± The blood of the Blood Demon Doctor and his limbs continued to strike out, trying to awaken Chen Qi¡¯s sanity, attempting to block this mad assault! Splat! Yet, his strength was still insufficient. Boom! A flash burst forth as the Dark Fire Hand behind Chen Qi gathered power and threw a punch, piercing through the robust chest of the Blood Demon Doctor. With a gust of sea breeze, the whole world seemed to suddenly quiet down. ¡°My heart¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor lowered his head to gaze at his bleeding heart, then lifted his head to meet the blood-red eyes of the Hunter before him. At that moment, he was somewhat unable to discern who was truly the Blood Demon. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 530: 338 What Did You Call Me? Chapter 530: Chapter 338 What Did You Call Me? Everyone dared not speak, quietly watching the two figures in the distance. ¡°Monster¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor let out a low and painful hiss, a sign of weakness and a roar of anger at ill fortune. He needed fresh Legendary blood to return to his peak, yet the monster before him was not giving him that chance. The Blood Demon Doctor, Joseph, hung his head and said, ¡°Spare me, I can help you escape, perform flesh surgery on you, give you unprecedented strength, and disclose the Saint¡¯s Path studied by the Black Death Doctor¡­¡± ... The Saint¡¯s Path, flesh surgery¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes softened slightly, his blurred fists slightly withdrawing backward. Fortunately, he hadn¡¯t completely lost his reason¡­ The Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s swollen three-meter frame began to gradually shrink. He gingerly raised his hand like a kind priest urging goodwill, ¡°Yes, yes, that¡¯s it, remain sensible, think of your relatives, and Miss Witch; they would be heartbroken if you went mad¡­¡± ¡°I have a Blade Release Legendary Domain Card in my treasury on Devil Island, I believe you would like it¡­ so, can you stay rational?¡± Chen Qi looked at the sincere expression of the Blood Demon Doctor and nodded his head. ¡°Thank you, you haven¡¯t fallen completely into insanity¡­¡± However, before the Blood Demon Doctor could finish speaking, a Dark Fire Hand suddenly smashed into his face! Why? The Blood Demon Doctor Joseph¡¯s face contorted. Could it be, even though he remained rational, he also wanted to hit me! Chen Qi pressed the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s head down with the Dark Fire Hand, then suddenly moved forward, smashing the head against the wall of a tall building! Under the immense force, the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s head was embedded a meter deep into the steel wall! Crack! Without a moment¡¯s breath, many Dark Fire Hands rose behind Chen Qi, assuming a boxing pose! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! A relentless barrage of punches rained down on the fragile Blood Demon Doctor, and in mere moments, his body, sculpted through vast amounts of blood and flesh surgery, sprouted thousands of dense punch holes! To defeat a Cup Seer, one must beat them until they can¡¯t rise again! S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A hundred punches! A thousand punches! Ten thousand punches! The steel wall instantly turned blood red and shattered into large chunks. ¡°That¡¯s too brutal¡­¡± A researcher covered his daughter¡¯s eyes with his hands, watching the scene in terror; each punch made him tremble. Ten seconds later, the nearly immobile body of the Blood Demon Doctor fell from the wall, slumping against it like a pile of mud. ¡°The feel wasn¡¯t bad¡­¡± As the power drained, Chen Qi rotated his arm, the crimson in his eyes gradually fading, and wiped the fresh blood off his hands with a rag. The power of the Blood Disaster, coupled with Fen¡¯s blood, was even stronger than he had imagined. With the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s weak murmurs, the completion prompt for his mission finally appeared before him. [You¡¯ve successfully hunted the ¡®Blood Demon¡¯, gaining 50,000 inspiration points and ten points of Hunter¡¯s Fire.] ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi exhaled a breath of bloody air. After advancing to Legend, due to the rarity and danger of B-grade Cracks, the main way to acquire inspiration points was through professional tasks. Moreover, most low-level skills would be utterly useless, with a Legendary level consuming vast amounts of inspiration points in tens of thousands. For instance, upgrading ¡®Abyss Hand¡¯ release to lv2 would need over a hundred thousand inspiration points. Compared to the regular intake of blood by the Blood Demon Doctor and the Witch¡¯s Potion tasks from the Flower Witch, his professional tasks were no less challenging. However, the rewards were more substantial; the Hunter¡¯s Fire provided by the professional tasks could allow him to break through skill bottlenecks like the Book Seer and create entirely new moves. For a Legend who had many enemies and urgently needed to develop, these ten points of Hunter¡¯s Fire were fantastic. My hands ache from hitting¡­ Chen Qi flexed his hand muscles, and suddenly, he felt a resentful gaze. Fen was looking at him disdainfully, unconvinced. Around her neck were crimson bite marks, seemingly from a recent heavy bleed. Due to the loss of blood, Fen was clearly weaker. What stray dog bit this? Wait, it couldn¡¯t have been me¡­ Chen Qi slapped his head, guiltily saying: ¡°It was all for victory.¡± He had underestimated the effect of ¡®Monster¡¯s Desire¡¯, which could prevent his distortion but not stop the ¡®intense desire¡¯ brought about by the physical closeness to distortion. The closer to the distortion¡¯s power, the more likely one is influenced by that power, an influence hardly resisted even by mental resistance. And ¡®Monster¡¯s Desire¡¯ was more like an endless wall, stuck at the threshold of complete distortion. This is a profession walking on the edge of madness¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but remember the legends about the Deep Sea Hunter. Legend had it that the Deep Sea Hunter had once accidentally killed his own comrade and had since traveled the seas alone. Perhaps this was why the Deep Sea Hunter always fought alone from start to finish; any slight mistake, and this power could bury his comrades. This is so frustrating¡­ Fen touched her sore neck and said: ¡°I have no complaints; if you want to keep sucking, you can drain me to a mummy.¡± Someday, I¡¯ll get my revenge¡­ Fen secretly thought. ¡°No complaints, that¡¯s good! By the way, the taste is quite nice!¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands, turned back, and then looked at the state of the Blood Demon Doctor. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 531: 338 What Did You Call Me?_2 Chapter 531: Chapter 338 What Did You Call Me?_2 ¡°` Just now, this person seemed about to give up some useful information, along with a Blade Release Legendary Skill Card. Chen Qi crouched down and gently asked, ¡°Go on, the information you know!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor opened his blurred eyes, looked at Chen Qi in terror, and struggled to lift his hand to point at his completely damaged vocal organs. ... ¡°Wuu¡­ Wuu¡­¡± ¡°Refusing to talk, huh!¡± Without hesitation, Chen Qi punched him! Pfft! The Blood Demon Doctor spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and then pointed at his damaged throat again: ¡°¡­¡± Seeing the state of the Blood Demon Doctor, Chen Qi frowned and raised his fist again: ¡°Still won¡¯t talk¡­¡± ¡°No, I¡¯ll speak¡­¡± In his desperation, the Blood Demon Doctor unleashed a potential he had never shown before, using the last of his spiritual power to heal his throat! Chen Qi looked at the Blood Demon Doctor with a slight smile. Weakly and with great effort, the Blood Demon Doctor said, ¡°Hunter¡­ spare me¡­ I am a researcher from Devil Island, I can tell you about the Black Death Doctor¡¯s plan, a plan that is closely related to you, even, I could save you all¡­¡± Save us? Given the state of the Blood Demon Doctor, it didn¡¯t seem like he was lying¡­ Chen Qi twirled the ¡®dice¡¯ in his hand and asked, ¡°What plan?¡± Grasping his damaged heart, the Blood Demon Doctor said, ¡°We at Devil Island are researching great whale blood, a substance that can strengthen sea beasts and evolve humans. The essence of this power is very likely from a great presence of the boundary, the Great Whale that once destroyed Witch Sea¡­¡± As he spoke, a glimmer of yearning flashed in the Blood Demon Doctor¡¯s eyes: ¡°Of course, this power is not just about enhancement. At the same time, it also delineates a path to sainthood for legends, no, it¡¯s a higher level of power! An even more insane power! Only at the edge of an A-rank Crack Tide could one glimpse the divine path of a deity¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor emphasized the word ¡°deity,¡± for in their pursuit of eternity, their physical lifespan had long been unlimited, but they were still subject to the pursuit of the Lantern Death God¡¯s Angels. But if they could surpass the Saint, they could fight death itself. Fen walked behind Chen Qi, bending her legs, and also looked at the weakened Blood Demon Doctor. Chen Qi coldly said, ¡°Continue.¡± The Blood Demon Doctor whispered, ¡°Ordinary research subjects can no longer withstand the boundless power of high-purity great whale blood. Only a legend with the spiritual power origin and flesh of a legend is qualified to bear this power¡­ Pure great whale blood can easily poison a legend to death, and according to our current experimental hypothesis, an ordinary legend has only a one in thousand chance to withstand this power.¡± Even legends had merely a one in a thousand chance of enduring¡­ Chen Qi blinked. The probability derived from this theory was extremely terrifying. Under normal circumstances, such an experiment would not succeed, no matter if one killed their way through Witch Sea. The Blood Demon Doctor continued, ¡°If one could possess a power above that of Saints, powers almost unfathomable, then what is sacrificing an entire Witch Sea compared to that? Therefore, the Black Whale Group has two thoughts. First, increase the number of legends by plundering resources in large quantities to help members of the Black Whale Group advance and, at the same time, not interfere with other Transcendents¡¯ advancements¡­ That¡¯s also why the Black Whale Group posts Bounty Orders but has never pursued supernovas. Only after they become legends do they have value as research subjects¡­¡± A severely straightforward and brutal plan¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Even in the context of the Crack Tide, the feasibility of this plan was still incredibly slim. In the distance, Little Crow listened with trepidation; lately, many of her superiors had been mysteriously awarded ¡®Legend¡¯ Occupation Cards! The Blood Demon Doctor went on, ¡°Besides, they have a second plan, the plan of the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­¡± ¡°The Witch¡¯s Coffin?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s face showed curiosity as he prompted further. Gritting his teeth, the Blood Demon Doctor said, ¡°Yes, if legends cannot withstand it, let the Saints bear it. The Book Saint from the Tower of Books, the Sea God from the Sea God Pirate Group, they are also considered candidates, but these are all too far-fetched. And according to the theory, even for a Saint, the probability of success is very slim, perhaps only one-tenth; their spiritual power origins may not withstand the power of the Deep Sea¡­¡± ¡°` ¡°Of course, if the Saint cannot withstand it, then let those above the Saint take the burden. In the Witch Sea, there exists a legend of fragility, our prime target, which is the Ice Witch, slumbering in an ancient coffin. The spiritual power origin of the Ice Witch had surpassed that of the Saints¡¯, but after the battle with the Great Whale, she fell to a state where she only possessed the power of a Saint. In Whale Father¡¯s view, the Ice Witch might be able to endure the boundless might of the Great Whale! This is also the fundamental reason for the battle between Whale Father and the Ice Witch in the last era¡­¡± The Ice Witch¡­ Chen Qi touched his forehead. Although their goals were completely different, both the Black Whale Group and the Flower Witch wanted to open the Witch¡¯s Coffin to see the Ice Witch. This might be why the Black Whale Group, until now, had not deployed the Blood Hunters. Fen fell into deep thought, always assuming that the Black Whale Group aimed to steal the knowledge of the Ice Witch to ascend a Saint, but she hadn¡¯t considered that their intent was to use her teacher¡¯s body. Chen Qi sorted through the intelligence. Firstly, the goals of the Black Whale Group and theirs were highly aligned. In addition, the Black Whale Group would formally begin their all-out pursuit. And¡­ Chen Qi, combining the various previous situations, could faintly sense that in the Black Whale Group¡¯s eyes, he, who possessed the Deep Sea Affinity, was an experimental subject of higher quality than the other Legends. ¡°The Whale Father cannot leave the Mist Sea¡­¡± The Blood Demon Doctor continued: ¡°The Witch and Hunter, let me go, and I can¡­ help you¡­ avoid the abilities of the Blood Hunters¡­¡± With that, he lifted his hand and passed a ¡®tumor¡¯, a relic of the Cup Witch, to Chen Qi. Chen Qi accepted the ¡°relic¡± before him. [Hel¡¯s Blood Nature: Cup Effect: A relic created by the Cup Witch Hel, an unlimitedly increasing chunk of flesh, usable for various experiments and flesh surgeries. Note: In order to grant those mutilated by war a healthy body, the Cup Witch sought knowledge from the Book Witch, went to an A-rank Crack, and combined Witch Relics to create this miracle.] S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Compared to other relics, this one truly looked terrifying¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. Nevertheless, from the tooltip, the original purpose of creating this relic was to help more injured people. Unfortunately, Fen was not an expert in flesh research, and neither was I¡­ Chen Qi stored the relic away. Once they opened the Witch¡¯s Coffin, they could sell this relic to a talented doctor. The Blood Demon Doctor looked into the distance, his pupils contracting as he muttered: ¡°Please¡­ take me with you¡­ I can take you with me¡­ Hunter, in my treasure vault, there¡¯s a Legendary Blade Phase Skill Card. Just let me go, and I¡¯ll take you there¡­¡± Clang! Suddenly, the pupils of the Blood Demon Doctor shrank, and he nervously looked behind Chen Qi at Little Crow. That damn Little Crow had stolen the treasures from the Devil Island Research Institute! Don¡¯t look at me¡­ Little Crow, carrying the medical box, was visibly nervous. This medical box contained her happiness for the rest of her life! ¡°It¡¯s her! She has it!¡± Without hesitation, the Blood Demon Doctor betrayed Little Crow. With a forced smile, he awaited the Black Hunters to employ the same cruel methods on Little Crow that they had used on him! Hmm? Chen Qi turned around, his eyes bloodshot under the cloak, looking at the familiar figure before him. At this moment, Little Crow was not wearing a mask. But compared to her previous mysterious appearance with the mask, she now had a more aloof demeanor. Forget it, just destroy it¡­ Little Crow turned back and looked at the many researchers hiding behind her. She forced out a bitter smile, her face covered in cold sweat, and with a rigid smile, she attempted a flattering expression, saying: ¡°Hunter sir, this is my gift to you. It includes an ancient potion and a Legendary Blade Phase Skill Card, which is perfect for you¡­¡± Having finished speaking, the ineptly flattering Little Crow straightened up, holding up high the Legendary Skill Card and the potion, handing them to the monster before her. Chen Qi took the items, saying with a smile: ¡°Thank you, it¡¯s been a long time, Little Crow¡­¡± ¡°Hunter¡­ sir¡­, it¡¯s my honor to be of help to you¡­¡± Little Crow managed a bitter smile, desperately recalling the unsightly fawning faces of pirates. Wait a minute¡­ Little Crow suddenly realized. The monster in front of her, had he just said ¡®it¡¯s been a long time¡¯ and also called her Little Crow? Chapter 532: 339: The Ice Witchs Rift Slash Chapter 532: Chapter 339: The Ice Witch¡¯s Rift Slash He recognized me, he, could he possibly be that entity¡­ Little Crow watched in astonishment at the bloody back of the creature before her, not daring to speak. Under the moonlight, Chen Qi suppressed the pain in his back, holding the Blade Phase card in the air and examining it closely. At the center of the card, countless fresh slash marks crisscrossed, seemingly ready to shred the entire space into nothingness. This was a legendary Blade Release card¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s furrowed brow gradually relaxed, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel elated. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His current panel, with the help of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon and sustained by the Light Sea Potion, could continue to grow, but on the skill side, there were quite a few imperfections. Although he now possessed the Shadow Release ¡°Abyss Hand,¡± his Shadow Image Comprehension was not high. In essence, it was a release forcefully emanated through his spiritual power, relying on his legendary natural talent. ... It lacked a system, was not fully developed, and did not match his Fourth Rank High Rank Blade Phase and Lamp Phase Comprehension. Hopefully, this Blade Release is powerful enough¡­ Chen Qi stroked the card in his hand. A prompt appeared. [Rift Slash Lv1 (Maximum Lv3) Nature: Ice, Blade Description: The world is not whole but filled with cracks everywhere. Our blade is like tearing open wounds, slicing through the world¡¯s cracks. Learning conditions: Requires high level of Ice Phase or Blade Phase comprehension, High Rank Qi Skill, legendary spiritual power origin, a large amount of ¡®Chopping¡¯ experience, mastery of ¡®World Rift Theory,¡¯ and mastery of ¡®Witch Sea¡¯s Deep Sea World Theory.¡¯ Upgrade conditions: Requires 30000 inspiration points. (To upgrade to Lv3 requires 100000 inspiration points, High Rank Ice Phase Comprehension plus Mid-level Blade Phase Comprehension, or High Rank Blade Phase Comprehension plus Mid-level Ice Phase Comprehension.) Effect: Slices open the cracks of the world, allowing the cold of the deep sea world to descend upon this one, creating a brief ¡®Solidified¡¯ space. Within this space, the enemy will be unable to move or act, even their thoughts and time itself will freeze. In this brief period of stasis, you can move freely for a short time, unleashing hundreds or thousands of Blade Slashes, delivering a devastating blow to the enemy! Note: Within the Solidified Space, the strength of your Chopping depends on your mastery over ¡®Blade Phase Qi¡¯ and your Qi Power. Your ¡®activity ability¡¯ during the stasis depends on your mastery over ¡®Ice Phase Qi¡¯ and your rationality. Note: Studying this skill will enhance your agility and strength. Note: By studying this skill, you will be exposed to an extremely cold, boundless deep sea world, and there is a high probability of contracting ¡®Deep Sea Burning Disease¡¯.] Rift Slash¡­ Chen Qi rubbed the card in his hands, and a bone-chilling cold wind pricked his fingers. He met most of the learning conditions for this move, the only thing missing was the theoretical knowledge of ¡®World Rift¡¯ and ¡®Deep Sea World Theory.¡¯ This type of replicable knowledge should be available for purchase from the Treasure Box Monster Jin Li. If all else fails, one could also visit the Tower of Books in the White Tower Sea; with money, most of the world¡¯s books can be bought there. Chen Qi analyzed the ability. In essence, the power of Rift Slash was to open up a spatial crack and create a brief Solidified Space to control the enemy, proceeding to inflict thousands of devastating slashes upon them within this space. Could this be the legendary Space Slash! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes brightened even more. As a legendary release, it was undoubtedly powerful, and the required rationality, Blade Phase Power, and Qi Power were all in line with his current path. The skill required both Blade Phase and Ice Phase, and thanks to the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter, the ¡®Lake Sword,¡¯ he also possessed a small amount of Ice Phase. Currently, his Nature comprehension was ranked from high to low as follows: Lamp Phase, Blade Phase, Shadow Phase, Scale Phase, Cup Phase, Flower Phase, and Ice Phase. Furthermore, studying this skill would lead to serious ¡®deep sea disease.¡¯ He wondered what the specific effect of this disease would be? Could it strengthen the power of ¡®Rift Slash¡¯ or bring other additional effects? Chen Qi rubbed the card, asking curiously: ¡°Where does this card come from? What is Deep Sea Burning Disease?¡± The moment the words fell, the Blood Demon Doctor interjected before Little Crow could speak, answering quickly: ¡°This card comes from the remains of the Ice Witch. As for deep sea disease¡­¡± Little Crow, the doctor with a wealth of theoretical knowledge about the deep sea, said coldly: ¡°There are various types of deep sea diseases. But if it¡¯s related to releases, it should refer to an aberrant disease from touching deep sea fissures. It is said that those afflicted with the disease grow tentacles on their bodies, their entire beings igniting in blue flames, their senses gradually fading away until only the ability to perceive through seawater remains. At the same time, they cannot leave the deep sea; eventually, they become wandering spirits at sea, attacking high-speed vessels at night¡­¡± Self-combustion, only able to survive in the sea, why does this sound vaguely familiar? Chen Qi stroked his chin. Little Crow didn¡¯t hold back the information she had; she whispered softly, ¡°This comes from the Navy¡¯s experimental report, currently, the Blue Beasts roaming the sea are very likely sufferers of the Deep Sea Burning Disease, it¡¯s said that those afflicted by this disease will have their spiritual power origins become stronger, their perception will also strengthen, in their perception, everything will slow down, entering a completely new posture¡­¡± The Blue Beast, so that¡¯s it, I wonder what would happen if it combined with my Monster¡¯s Desire¡­ Chen Qi fell into thought. Who exactly is this guy? Little Crow quietly shifted her steps, looking at Chen Qi¡¯s back. On the back, one could see a spider-like blue pattern¡­ No way! Little Crow¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted, a bold guess forming in her mind. Chen Qi raised another item that Little Crow had given him, the Banshee Potion. In the glass tube, the pitch-black liquid writhed, like the wailing face of a banshee, continuously emitting terrifying howls. This thing¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s brows tightened slightly, this, just like the great whale blood, is also an extremely high-risk potion, even with Monster¡¯s Desire, it absolutely cannot be digested. It requires a high amount of Shadow Phase comprehension, and at the same time, it is very difficult for males to digest normally, and also requires extremely high talent. Little Crow, as a ¡®medicated¡¯ experimental body, barely meets the conditions for using this potion. Simply put, this is a ¡®Human-shaped Disaster¡¯ that one must use at the risk of death but can instantly create a Shadow Phase! Chen Qi vaguely remembered that Little Crow, with this ¡®Self-Destruction Potion,¡¯ had a place in the Black Whale Group. In the end, it was also with this Banshee Potion that she resisted the Black Whale Group¡¯s attack on Moonstone City, dying amidst wailing. Although use meant death, it was still a rather useful deterrent. I¡¯ll leave it to Little Crow¡­ Chen Qi tossed the Banshee Potion to Little Crow, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t try to use it, but it¡¯s quite a good prop for mere deterrence.¡± Only for deterrence¡­ Little Crow blinked, murmuring, ¡°Who exactly are you?¡± You know each other? Fen leaned over curiously; she was also very curious about Chen Qi¡¯s true identity. ¡°What do you think?¡± Chen Qi began to tidy up the things at the scene, preparing to evacuate. Little Crow touched her chin, blinked her large eyes, and squinted at Chen Qi¡¯s back in the faint moonlight, ¡°You wouldn¡¯t happen to be that legendary Blue Beast¡­¡± According to legend, the Blue Beast had also contracted the Sea Beast Disease, with a strong back, it had deep blue tentacle stripes! The moment the words were spoken! Little Crow suddenly felt a gaze that seemed to pierce her soul. I guessed wrong, it¡¯s not possible¡­ Little Crow said with a bitter smile, ¡°Could you be a chef friend of mine?¡± Congratulations, you guessed right! Chen Qi made a ¡®shush¡¯ gesture, signaling her to quiet down. ¡°Ah?¡± The cautious Little Crow couldn¡¯t help but let out a sharp scream. In her mind, an image of a peace-loving, kind and gentle chef captain who drifted in storms to survive appeared. Then, she looked again at Chen Qi before her. Dressed in the blood-stained Hunter¡¯s clothes from the last century, his back sprouting blood-red tentacles, he had just been using a pitch-black arm to brutally beat her boss, the True Blood! ¡°Ah?¡± Little Crow came to her senses and couldn¡¯t help but let out another crow-like cry. Chapter 533: 400: My Chef Friend Chapter 533: Chapter 400: My Chef Friend ¡°You may go now¡­¡± Chen Qi said to the numerous researchers behind Little Crow. ¡°Sir, you won¡¯t shoot us while we¡¯re running, will you¡­¡± The leader of the researchers mustered the courage to ask. The pirates of the Black Whale Group liked to release slaves and then play sniper games while they were escaping. ¡°What do you think?¡± ... Chen Qi gave them a look. Instantly, the researchers, like a frightened swarm of ants, tumbled and scrambled, fleeing the area at high speed. Moments later, only four people remained beside the island. Do you recognize them? The Blood Demon Doctor, gasping for air, was momentarily stunned, looking at Chen Qi together with Little Crow. Is this you? Does this look like you? Little Crow tried hard to compare the person in front of him with his memory of his friend the chef. He had grown taller, bigger, and his aura was completely unlike before. Is this a person? No, to be precise, he no longer looked human! And that wild, possessed demeanor just now! Is that something a chef should have? Little Crow asked tremblingly: ¡°You seem to have become somewhat strong, outrageously strong, why?¡± This rate of evolution, even if nurtured by Aunt Carol, couldn¡¯t be this fast! At that moment, Fen, who stood between Chen Qi and Little Crow, bent down and adjusted her witch hat: ¡°Because of my potion¡­¡± It was her potion that contributed to Chen Qi¡¯s ability to keep up with other Legends after his advancement! Witch¡­ Little Crow vaguely understood something. Fen thought for a moment and then added: ¡°I raised him.¡± Raised by the witch! A flicker of surprise crossed Little Crow¡¯s eyes, and he immediately concocted a thrilling story: ¡°As Chen Qi fled across the sea, he accidentally encountered the injured and weakened Flower Witch. The powerful Flower Witch, being pursued by enemies and severely injured, needed someone to find medicine for her, so she implanted a parasitic seed in Chen Qi to absorb his power to replenish her spiritual power and help her collect herbs. To obtain strong herbs, she devotedly nurtured Chen Qi and provided him with powerful potions to enhance his strength; during this process, Chen Qi continued to grow stronger, while also being seduced by the witch, committing various crimes, and ultimately, under the witch¡¯s guidance, Chen Qi became so powerful!¡± The once brave young man, under the witch¡¯s training, step by step, fell into this terrifying monster! Became the Black Hunter! Such a fearsome Flower Witch¡­ Little Crow sneakily glanced at the Flower Witch, seeing her smug smile, confirming his suspicions. Flower Witch, terrifying indeed! However, currently, it seemed that Chen Qi was not entirely powerless to resist the witch¡¯s control; with his temperament, perhaps one day, he could break free from the witch¡¯s control¡­ Little Crow speculated boldly again. ¡°Little one, who are you?¡± Fen again adjusted her witch hat, leaning in close, curiously asking Little Crow. Witches are so terrifying; she wouldn¡¯t want to train me too, would she¡­ Little Crow shivered: ¡°I¡¯m a doctor studying the Deep Sea and Sea Beasts; also, I am not young¡­¡± On the word ¡®young,¡¯ Little Crow emphasized his tone. In such circumstances, Little Crow still wouldn¡¯t admit that she looked very young¡­ Chen Qi sorted through the spoils in his backpack card: ¡°At the onset of the Crack Tide, we were on a ship together, she was the Ship Doctor, and I was a civilian abducted by the Black Whale Group, she helped me a lot on that ship¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± Fen stood up and adjusted her witch hat, realizing that the once arrogant and haughty Chen Qi also had a past as a slave. ¡°It¡¯s about time we left.¡± Chen Qi finished sorting his spoils and turned his attention to the Blood Demon Doctor before him. The Blood Demon Doctor knew quite a bit of information, which could be used to capture him and hand him over to the Blood Demon Pirate Group or the Ice Demon Pirate Group to extract more information. And then¡­ Chen Qi turned his head to look at his own back. Crack! Crack! Behind him, the bright red blood tentacles twisted incessantly, emitting terrifying sounds. These free blood tentacles slowly writhed, caressing Chen Qi¡¯s face. This wasn¡¯t the Dark Fire Hand, but rather the consequence of his mutated Sea Beast Disease. At present, this sea beast posed no threat to his life. But this was only temporary; Monster¡¯s Desire combined with the mutations of the Blood Disaster Crack caused his Sea Beast Disease to exhibit severe mutations. Now, even if the sea beast wouldn¡¯t hurt him, it could potentially threaten the lifeline of An. Chen Qi reached behind his back, ready to use his hands to pull the twisted blood tentacle from his spine! Little Crow couldn¡¯t help but burst out with a curse after witnessing the scene in front of him, ¡°Fuck, someone¡¯s actually beating the Blood Demon Doctor during the late stages of Sea Beast Disease!¡± Chen Qi attempted to pull out the blood tentacle, but instantly, a bone-chilling pain shot from his back! The mutated blood tentacle was harder to deal with than he had anticipated. Fen, watching the scene unfold, muttered, ¡°I think, maybe the entire spine should be pulled out!¡± Fen was confident that as long as she was present, Chen Qi could survive even if his spine was extracted! Fen wasn¡¯t skilled in performing surgery, but she remembered that the Ice Witch¡¯s best method for handling advanced Sea Beast Disease was to directly extract it, or directly chop it off completely. Extracting the spine directly, witches indeed were mad¡­ No, I need to save my former chef friend¡­ Little Crow took a step forward, swallowing hard: ¡°For safety, this requires flesh surgery¡­ And if your spine has endured Sea Beast Disease for so long, it can also undergo a spinal strengthening surgery. Even for a Transcendent, this is a very powerful surgery that can enhance the body with minimal damage.¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Spinal strengthening surgery¡­ Chen Qi turned his head to look at Little Crow¡¯s slightly frightened face. He indeed needed major surgery; flesh surgery was an important means to enhance the combat capabilities of Transcendents. Especially for Chen Qi, consumed by Monster¡¯s Desire, constant exposure to mutated power had led to numerous abnormalities in his body; he too needed a full body checkup. But within the Witch Sea, the navy¡¯s doctors would never perform surgery on him, let alone check his condition. And other than the navy¡¯s doctors, any slightly skilled doctor was a mad healer like the Blood Demon Doctor. This was also a key reason why he hadn¡¯t undergone surgery until now. If he really needed surgery, Little Crow was the best doctor he knew. But spinal surgery was an extremely advanced procedure, not even the navy¡¯s top doctors might manage it! Chen Qi confirmed: ¡°Can you really perform this surgery?¡± ¡°I can¡­¡± Little Crow nodded, her surgical skills had improved tremendously thanks to the relics of the Cup Witch. Amazing! Fen curiously glanced at Little Crow, then looked at the blood flower on her clavicle, wondering if the other had any surgery to alleviate Blood Flower Disease. ¡°It¡¯s urgent, follow us now¡­¡± Chen Qi reached out his hand and lifted the tired head of the Blood Demon Doctor. And in his hand, the Blood Demon Doctor weakly spoke again: ¡°Spare me¡­ Black Hunter¡­ I can help you¡­ escape¡­¡± Suddenly, the Blood Demon Doctor froze, looking towards the turbulent sea horizon, his eyes widening as his body convulsed. Support is fast¡­ Chen Qi turned back. On the distant sea horizon, a swaying Black Whale Group Flag was particularly striking; atop it was a black skull licking a scalpel. Bang! Bang! Simultaneously, at their feet, several dice had appeared unknowingly. Huh? Little Crow turned back in surprise, looking at the unique flag, her lips twitching: S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Support from the Black Death Doctor has arrived¡­¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 534: 341 The Great Whale Longs for You! Chapter 534: Chapter 341 The Great Whale Longs for You! Boom! Boom! Onboard the naval battleship, the massive steam turrets turned slowly, their roaring blasts accompanying the roar of steam as shell after shell, like angry dragons emerging from the sea, streaked across the sky and hit the defense towers on Devil Island with deadly precision, sparking explosions and bursts of flame! Atop the towers of Devil Island, pirates responsible for observing the enemy huddled together. They had no interest in resisting the navy¡¯s attack but instead observed the situation at the edge of the island through their telescopes. A red-haired doctor holding a telescope looked at the Blood Demon Doctor he secretly admired, gripping his chest tightly, ¡°Damn it, my esteemed Blood Demon Doctor, how could he be dragged around like a dog, just like a dog¡­¡± ... ¡°Stop the nonsense! The Disaster Messenger has already detected the ¡®Blood Demon¡¯s¡¯ defeat, and they will soon be launching a landing battle on Devil Island!¡± ¡°Gentlemen, it is a matter of life and death! Support from the Black Death Doctor has arrived! With the new Sublimation Potion, let us chop off the heads of those bastards!!¡± In such a large-scale naval battle, legendary forces were crucial. Although the Blood Demon Doctor was a terrifying nightmare for researchers, to pirates fighting on the front lines, he was a godlike figure! The Blood Demon Doctor, with his sculpted physique, had attracted quite a few ferocious female pirates, eager to volunteer as his little blood snacks. Chen Qi adjusted the trembling body of the Blood Demon Doctor. In the eyes of this Blood Demon Doctor, there was only fear. Before him stood the nightmare of all the researchers of the Black Whale Group¡ªthe Black Death Doctor. Little Crow instinctively stepped back at the sight of the distant Black Skull Doctor¡¯s flag. Although the Black Death Doctor appreciated her talents, and she became the second in command of the Devil Research Institute at his behest, it could be said that the Black Death Doctor valued Little Crow as much as he valued his own daughter. But facing this deranged ¡®benevolent father,¡¯ she instinctively felt fear. ¡°Run¡ª¡± Little Crow bit her finger and unconsciously said to Chen Qi. Chen Qi looked into the distance, ¡°Hmm? Is that advice, a warning, or an order?¡± Little Crow, gathering her courage, looked at Chen Qi before her and said, ¡°An order. The horror of the Black Death Doctor is beyond your imagination. To go against the forces of the Black Death Doctor, you need at least three Legends, and we only have 2.1¡­¡± Chen Qi picked up two dice from the ground, ¡°When did you get the feeling that there are only two of us?¡± Huh? Little Crow turned back, surprised at the composed expression underneath Chen Qi¡¯s hood. Witch and Hunter, could there be subordinates? Previously, Witch and Hunter had always acted alone. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi gazed over the waves. Out at the distant waves, a dice bobbed up and down with the swell. Little Crow, trembling, asked, ¡°Who is it?¡± Chen Qi twirled the dice, ¡°Captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, working emperor, Palu.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Far out at sea, upon the rolling waves, the Devil Doctor. ¡°I¡¯m so high right now! These shitty guys, actually thinking about targeting our institute!¡± A pirate of the Black Whale Group codenamed Mad Dog, clutching a syringe filled with pure black liquid, stabbed the needle into his main artery. Crunch! Crunch! ¡°Great! This feeling! It feels like the Great Whale is defiling my whole body, great!¡± Mad Dog¡¯s bloodshot eyes rolled back, indulging in the power of the Great Whale. On his arm suddenly appeared black veins resembling the wrinkles of an old tree, and these black veins were ceaselessly writhing, turning into snakes slithering along. ¡°Gentlemen, I think, should we prepare for withdrawal!¡± Black Glove looked at the madman before him, sitting atop a medicine chest, and uttered in extreme fright. ¡°Why? Are you afraid of General Tiger Shark?¡± Mad Dog picked up the dice from the ground, roaring with laughter, ¡°Do you know? After taking the latest potion, one of my subordinates left an indelible scar on his asshole, and to this day, that wound is still on his asshole!¡± Black Glove straightened his collar through the ship¡¯s window, ¡°The Blood Demon Doctor is dead, and the Blood Disaster sustained by his spiritual power origin will soon dissipate¡­¡± ¡°???¡± Upon hearing the death news¡­ the craziness in Mad Dog¡¯s eyes instantly faded, and he numbly repeated, ¡°The Blood Demon Doctor is dead, the Blood Demon is dead¡­¡± In a short time, the Dragon Tamer King and his Black Whale Dragon King were on their last breath, their fate unknown, and now one of their key forces implanted in the institute, the Blood Demon Doctor, was actually dead! In the ship, people immediately questioned, ¡°You must be joking?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a joke.¡± A voice, ancient and low, yet with a hint of mirth, came forth. Everyone immediately stopped what they were doing and looked towards the doctor in the center of the cabin. He was draped in a pure black cloak, with a gaunt, well-defined face, where one could faintly see the bones underneath the flesh. Below that forehead with white hair, two eyes flowed with dark red bloodlight, his image resembling the white-haired Lantern Death God of Witch Sea. The Black Death Doctor picked up a vial of fresh potion, ¡°We miscalculated. Both the Blood Demon Doctor and the Dragon Tamer King greatly underestimated the combat strength of the Black Hunter after promotion. Even without the Disaster Messenger and the Debt Collector taking action, they are not a match for the Black Hunter¡­¡± The entire body of Black Glove, wrapped in bandages, clasped his hands together and asked, ¡°Lord Black Death, what should we do next? Should we move the research materials of Devil Island, or¡­¡± Nowadays, with Devil Island under heavy bombardment, they must transfer the island¡¯s valuable resources in case of emergency, especially the Banshee Potion and Rift Slash¡¯s Skill Cards, along with a large amount of ultra-rare materials. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 535: 341 The Great Whale Longs for You!_2 Chapter 535: Chapter 341 The Great Whale Longs for You!_2 The Black Death Doctor hesitated almost not at all, commanding: ¡°Summon all forces, pursue the Black Hunter. The current condition of the Black Hunter and the Witch has deviated from my experimental expectations!¡± Experimental expectations¡­ The black glove paused: ¡°But, capturing two legends is not simple. To catch them, the price we might have to pay includes countless precious medicines of Devil Island, experimental data, and materials!¡± The expression of the Black Death Doctor remained unchanged, he said coldly: ¡°Catch him.¡± ... Everyone stared blankly at the Black Death Doctor. Although the Black Death Doctor was not sane and often went mad, he rarely made irrational decisions. But the decision at hand was just too foolish. To catch the Black Hunter would mean sacrificing many of Devil Island¡¯s pirates, many resources! Of course, what was most critical in everyone¡¯s eyes was that the Blood Demon Doctor had died, and the Dragon Tamer King no longer had any combat ability. Who could catch the Black Hunter, and who would dare to catch him! For an illusory matter, to lose the many interests of Devil Island! The black glove looked at the bloodshot eyes under the hood of the Black Death Doctor and mustered the courage to ask: ¡°Why?¡± The Black Death Doctor looked around at everyone, picked up a potion of the Blood of the Great Whale, and held it up in the air: ¡°Haven¡¯t you felt that there is something abnormal about today¡¯s Blood of the Great Whale?¡± Abnormal¡­ Within the cabin, eleven pirates took out their potions of the Blood of the Great Whale and observed them carefully. Within the sealed syringes, black viscous chunks moved, and their direction of movement was surprisingly uniform¡ªtoward Devil Island¡ª To be precise, pointing at one spot! The Black Death Doctor looked at the potion in his hand and asked: ¡°Gentlemen, do you know why, years ago, the Ice Witch went mad killing those contaminated madmen parasitized by the Sea Beasts, those humanoid deep sea monsters?¡± A flicker of curiosity crossed the black glove¡¯s eyes: ¡°Why?¡± The Black Death Doctor said with a smile: ¡°Because within the Crack Tide, a humanoid deep sea monster was destined to be born, which under the will of the Deep Sea would possess the power of the ¡®Deep Sea¡¯, and this body would be the perfect vessel for the Great Whale¡­¡± ¡°It was to prevent the arrival of the Great Whale that the Ice Witch hunted the humanoid deep sea monsters in Witch Sea. I too once thought that the Ice Witch had killed this vessel¡­¡± Vessel¡­ The black glove pondered carefully. More than twenty years ago, the purpose of the Ice Witch¡¯s revival was to eradicate the deep sea monsters. ¡°Could it be¡­¡± The black glove¡¯s hands began to tremble slightly. Holding the potion in his hand, the Black Death Doctor showed an expression of extreme obsession: ¡°Today, I conducted a ceremony, communicating with the mighty Great Whale!¡± ¡°And for the first time, the Great Whale responded to my call, it is telling me, it longs for the Black Hunter, it wants to touch the Black Hunter!!!¡± The Great Whale, longing for the Black Hunter¡­ The black glove shuddered, shocked by the information before him. This terrifying being of the Edge World actually designated a vessel! The power of the Great Whale in the Witch Sea was deepening¡­ The black glove sighed deeply, tugging at the black bandage on his own face. The others exchanged glances at each other, unable to hide the surprise and excitement in their eyes. This also meant that besides opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin and using legends for experiments, they had found a new path! Mad Dog, the Third Rank Beastification, spun his dice in his hand and stood up: ¡°Black Death Doctor, I will use all my strength, with the empowerment of the Great Whale, to catch the Black Hunter!¡± You have a good sense of humor¡­ The Black Death Doctor smiled faintly, but soon, his gaze focused on the toy in the other¡¯s hand. ¡°Where did you get that twenty-sided dice in your hand?¡± Mad Dog was stunned for a moment and said: ¡®We got it from a gambling game, from the black glove.¡¯ Black glove¡­ The Black Death Doctor turned his head, looking towards the black glove that was approaching him. This former subordinate of the Dragon Tamer King wore black bandages all over his body, like being trapped in a suit! The Black Death Doctor said coldly: ¡°Stop, then tear off the bandage on your face¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Black glove looked confused and slowly, very slowly, peeled off the bandage on his face, revealing eyes full of black pus. Within those sockets, the right eye¡¯s eyeball constantly rolled around, finally turning into a twenty-sided dice. The Black Death Doctor waved his hand: ¡°Palu! It¡¯s been ages!¡± The man in black gloves standing before him was none other than the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, Palu, with a bounty of one billion shell coins on his head, holding a Legendary Profession Card and a Taboo Liberation Card! This was an opportunity for achievement! Mad Dog abruptly picked up the double-edged axe in his hands and swung it towards Palu: ¡°Great Whale, give me strength! Shadow Release. Axe of Shadows!¡± Without hesitation, Mad Dog immediately used his Shadow Release. Previously, members of the Black Whale Group had severely wounded the legendary Tiger Shark General using the Blood of the Great Whale Potion and Liberation at the first opportunity. Palu paid no mind to Mad Dog¡¯s attack, simply widening his eyes to observe every move of the Black Death Doctor. Above Mad Dog¡¯s head, seemingly out of nowhere, a fist-sized, twenty-sided die appeared, hovering like an angel¡¯s halo. The die spun rapidly and at the exact moment the axe swung down, it stopped on the number ¡°3.¡± ¡°Die!¡± A howling gale roared as the axe, wailing with countless voices, struck down upon Palu¡¯s head, not even managing to slice a layer of skin. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mad Dog¡¯s hands instantly trembled, not out of fear of Palu¡¯s defense, but because of his own strength. The axe he held had a strange sensation, as if its strength was reduced to just 30%! ¡°Your luck seems to be quite poor.¡± Palu glanced at the number ¡°3¡± above Mad Dog¡¯s head with a slight smile, then pulled out a revolver from his chest. Bang! The trigger was pulled, and the bullet fired! Simultaneously, the dice in his eye sockets spun rapidly, landing on the number 19. I can block it¡­ Mad Dog raised his arm in defense. But the ordinary bullet, suddenly imbued with the essence of Dice Phase, greatly increased in speed and power! Bang! In an instant, Mad Dog¡¯s head exploded like a smashed watermelon, scattering everywhere. ¡°The spiritual power origin has been elevated, the forbidden artifact of Dice Phase, the profession of a Thousand Changer, and Dice Dissolve, blessed by the god of A-rank Crack Dice Phase, an almost perfect Dice Phase system. Compared to the gambler Loren, it¡¯s like heaven and earth apart¡­¡± ¡°Indeed, one of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes, the outstanding disciple of the Great Tutor of Shell Country¡­¡± The Black Death Doctor extended a hand shrouded in black mist, slowly, ever so slowly, reaching to touch Palu¡¯s face: ¡°Unfortunately, today, to capture my adorable Hunter and Witch, I called a friend, a friend from the Black Blood Empire¡­¡± A friend? Palu turned his head to the side. And then he saw, appearing out of nowhere, five soldiers wearing dark red scale armor, each holding a sharp spear! They all wore blood-colored helmets with eyes gleaming red, devoid of any emotion but the intent to kill. They were men of the Blood General! In the blink of an eye, the five soldiers, swift as the wind, reached his side, thrusting their spears and piercing through Palu¡¯s body! To some extent, a Thousand Changer¡¯s transformations would also weaken the body¡¯s constitution. The ¡®Black Glove¡¯ could not withstand the stabs from these five Black Blood Soldiers! ¡°Thousand Changer.¡± Palu murmured softly. His profession allowed him to store the identities of those he had impersonated, and at the right moment, he could transform into the other person, gaining some of their abilities! Instantly, his flesh began to dissolve into a purple hue, like a piece of purple putty, his body shifting as two plump chunks appeared on his chest, blue hair sprouting on his scalp, his skin paled with patches of fish scales, and even the sound of his pained gasps became pleasing to the ear¡­ This was ¡®Siren,¡¯ his recently chosen ¡®subject¡¯ from the Big Mom Pirate Group ¨C a beautiful poisoner and an adept mariner! ¡°!!!¡± The Black Blood Soldiers twisted their spears, preparing for a more ruthless assault. Mid-transformation, Palu knocked them off balance with a sweeping leg kick, then with a flying kick, he smashed a huge hole in the deck, violently leaping into the sea and sprinting towards the center of the battlefield. ¡°Chase him!¡± The Black Blood Soldiers, unable to feel pain and controlled by their armor, rose again and dived into the sea pursuing Palu. Walking on Water! Palu looked toward the island and spotted Chen Qi and the other two, speeding towards them. ¡°Siren¡­¡± Little Crow looked astonished at the blue-haired girl before them. Chen Qi spun the dice in his hand, looking toward the giants waves behind Palu. On those towering waves, amidst constant thunder, a dark door was forced open by countless reaching arms¡ª Boom! Boom! In this brief moment, everyone on the battlefield, as if by an unspoken agreement, stopped what they were doing and looked towards the blood-red giant ship emerging from that massive gate. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 536: 342 Domain Release, D20! Chapter 536: Chapter 342 Domain Release, D20! Beneath the moonlight¡¯s glow, blood-red waves ceaselessly beat against the shores of Devil Island. Accompanied by the sound of pitch-black thunder, a tremendous Blade Power burst forth from the gate. Just as this force reached its peak, an unprecedented giant ship, as if tearing through space, sailed out from the crack! After a brief silence on the fierce battlefield, chaos erupted instantly. Surprise was followed by fear. ¡°Damn it! What is that?¡± ¡°Help summoned by the Black Death Doctor!¡± ... ¡°Sea Goddess! Whose organization owns that giant ship?¡± ¡°Blessings of the Ice Witch! I never want to partake in war again!¡± On the battlefield, even the intensely fighting pirates and navy stopped their actions, lifted their heads, and stared at the colossal ship! It towered a hundred meters tall, with a hull stretching five hundred meters long, covered with countless blades and bones, like a Titan War Giant bristling with knives! Even the vast Giant Shark Battleship seemed puny in front of it. ¡°Black Blood Empire¡­¡± Little Crow said in terror. Such a blade-constructed ship was a typical warship of the Black Blood Empire! But why would a warship of the Black Blood Empire appear here? Between Shell Kingdom and the Black Blood Empire lay the vast territory of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Blood General¡­¡± Fen adjusted her Witch Hat and looked up towards the ship bow. At the prow, a general clad in a blood-red cloak stood, his figure shrouded in black mist, making it extremely difficult to discern his stature and appearance. The only thing visible was a pair of sharp, blood-colored eyes, quietly surveying the night-shrouded sea, as if evaluating lambs on a chopping block. The last time, Fen and Chen Qi had seen this ship, but such vessels, due to their special building materials, couldn¡¯t maneuver smoothly under the daylight. And now, in the dead of night, this Black Blood Empire¡¯s giant ship had enough display of their might! The blood-colored figure at the ship bow slowly raised his hand, extended his index finger, and pointed towards Palu who was racing across the sea. ¡°Kill.¡± In an instant, amid the roaring steam, the Black Blood Soldiers leaped from the sky, standing above the sea¡¯s surface, forming a line, and marched towards Devil Island with synchronized steps. Palu quickened his pace, leaped with a great bound onto the island, and anxiously asked: ¡°Did you get the relic of the Cup Witch?¡± Chen Qi patted the backpack at his waist and said calmly, ¡°It¡¯s taken care of.¡± Thankfully! You never fail to impress! Palu sighed with relief and said with a wry smile, ¡°Mission accomplished.¡± Their goal for this trip was only the relic of the Cup Witch. As long as they obtained the relic, everything was worthwhile! Palu turned his head to look at the approaching colossal waves, and said with concern, ¡°However, for us to retreat smoothly, there¡¯s a bit of a small trouble that needs resolving¡­¡± Chen Qi twirled the dice in his hand. For them, escaping was not a difficult task. The real key lay in blocking the Blood General¡¯s ship. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Palu, do you need help? You¡¯re looking to make your move, aren¡¯t you?¡± Make a move, now? Fen¡¯s head sprouted a blossom of surprise. Little Crow, standing amongst the three legendary figures, dared not utter a word. How did you know I was about to take action¡­ Palu looked at Chen Qi with a hint of surprise, then smiled slightly, ¡°Yes.¡± Of course¡­ Chen Qi said calmly, ¡°I¡¯ll support you.¡± As one of the Four Great Emperors, Palu¡¯s strength was nearing the pinnacle of legend. Whether it was the ¡®Twenty-sided Dice Determination¡¯ at critical moments or the mastery of various Dice Phase Releases and Transformation Skills, he wielded them with utmost skill. Of course, due to the role-playing required during ¡®Transformation,¡¯ Palu often couldn¡¯t display his true strength most of the time. Furthermore, Palu had also touched the realm of Domain, completing its construction. Chen Qi looked up, a crack like an abyss, constantly emitting the aura of the Dice Phase. The crack was a precursor to the Domain, signifying that the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s emperor of the seas would unfold his Dice Phase Domain over these waters! Onboard Devil Doctor, the Black Death Doctor emerged from the cabin and stood at the ship bow, shouting: ¡°Blood General! Stick to the agreement, stop him! Otherwise, you will face the Dice Phase Domain of a monster!¡± The Blood General hooked his index finger and commanded: ¡°Open fire.¡± The cannons of the Black Prison Ship violently swiveled, ready to fire! Boom! Boom! ¡°Open fire your mother¡¯s fire!!¡± From afar, the steam cannons of the Giant Shark Battleship rose, a hundred heavy guns firing like raindrops, blasting the Black Prison Ship. The Black Blood Soldiers chasing Palu also ceased their pursuit under the barrage of cannon fire. Chen Qi looked aside. There, the Giant Shark Battleship slowly entered the battlefield from the side of Devil Island, and at sea, two legendary navy figures, Tiger Shark and Catastrophe Messenger, stood on the Storm King, glaring with utmost fury at the Blood General atop the Black Prison Ship. Chen Qi had resolved the Blood Demon Doctor and the Dragon Tamer King, and the navy, still mostly at full strength, had entered the fray. Catastrophe Messenger Rose bit her finger. The Black Blood Empire¡¯s ships actually dared to sail into the waters of Shell Country and launch an attack on Shell Country¡¯s navy! Even the Tower of Books, coveting the Witch Sea¡¯s resources for a long time, only stayed along the border, dispatching White Tower Hunter to meddle with Witch Sea affairs! And yet, the Black Blood Empire sent out warships to confront the Witch Sea, aiding the navy¡¯s arch-enemy, the Black Whale Group! Blatantly sponsoring a Pirate Group! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 537: 342 Domain Release, D20!_2 Chapter 537: Chapter 342 Domain Release, D20!_2 This is no longer a provocation against Shell Country, but a declaration of war! Tiger Shark General stood at the ship bow, roaring: ¡°Scum of the Black Blood Empire, this is Shell Country¡¯s territory! You are declaring war on the Shell Kingdom! Another step forward and your ships will turn to dust! You will pay a painful price for this!¡± His angry voice pierced directly through the sea! From within the mist, the Blood General looked towards the roaring Tiger Shark General and replied in a cold voice: ¡°Our Catastrophe Department of the Black Blood Empire has detected the arrival of an A-level Blade Phase Rift, and Shell Country lacks the ability to host such a rift. Every Blade Phase Rift in this world is the territory, the resource of the Black Blood Empire. We are here only to reclaim our rightful land.¡± ... Shameless, utterly shameless¡­ Tiger Shark General picked up his whaling spear, his arms swelling dramatically! He intended to use Blade Release to make the troops of the Black Blood Empire pay the deserved price! However, above his neck, a mysterious blood-colored wound appeared. The figure in the mist slowly slid his index finger. As he slid his finger, a fresh wound suddenly appeared on the steel-like neck of Tiger Shark General. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! [You have entered the Blood General¡¯s Domain¡ªBlood Blade Domain.] Tiger Shark General felt a buzzing in his head, clutching his neck: ¡°Damn it, the power of this ship has touched space itself, activating the Domain!¡± The figure in the mist, like a music conductor, whispered softly: ¡°Hand Blade Dance.¡± And with each of his movements, the aura of the Blade Phase violently condensed, chopping everything in sight. Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash! Slashes continuously appeared out of thin air, their speed astonishingly fast, severing a thirty-meter warship in the blink of an eye. Accompanied by a mere flick of his wrist, blood-red trajectories continuously slashed through the air, unleashing countless fierce Blade Slashes! ¡°Boom!¡± Accompanied by a thunderous sound, the Giant Shark Battleship was split by his single strike, creating a hundred-meter gorge, steel and fragments flying spectacularly, yet briefly like fireworks! The sea water quickly rushed into the fractured hull, the screams and despair of the soldiers swallowed by the colossal waves, leaving nothing but deathly silence and chaos. This strike shocked every person present. However, the Blood General did not stop; his blade, like the Grim Reaper, weaved through the warships, each swing accompanied by a ship¡¯s sinking and countless lives vanishing. Everywhere the Blade Slash passed, the sea was dyed dark red, the air thick with the stench of blood, suffocating. In an instant, the navy men fighting at the front line fell like straw! And all of this had just taken thirty seconds! A legend can instantly change the direction of the battlefield, and one who masters Domain Release can directly determine the outcome of the battle! The huge advantage established by Chen Qi collapsed instantly! Wails of despair filled the sea and islands. Blood Blade Domain¡­ While sprinting across the sea, Chen Qi observed the surrounding aura. Within their current space, the Blade Energy unique to Blood General was continuously being born and condensed. And every condensation was a blade. This is the nature of a Domain, completely transforming the ecology, even the rules of a space, realizing absolute domination. A legend mastering a Domain could even suppress three legends. If possessing a Domain Relic, within the Domain, a legend could display terrifying power akin to a Saint, capable of moving mountains and overturning seas! Catastrophe Messenger Rose held her Magic Wand, watching the scene before her. Her Domain recreated disasters she had recorded, a typical indiscriminate attack! However, the defenses of that Blood Blade Warship were multiple times stronger than those of the Giant Shark Battleship! When disaster descends, it may be the Black Blood Empire¡¯s ships that survive. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! Suddenly, a twenty-sided dice fell from the sky, landing on her hair. Catastrophe Messenger Rose looked up towards the sky, the dice crack growing larger. At this moment, Black Death Doctor stood on the ship, watching Chen Qi and Palu sprinting across the sea. And on the shore, the Flower Witch and Little Crow. Black Death Doctor roared with all his might: ¡°Blood General, they have set up a sea ritual! Release the Domain, we must stop them!¡± ¡°And, do not harm the black-haired researcher on the shore! She is the genius of our research institute! The successor to the Blood Demon Doctor!¡± ¡°But do not kill Black Hunter! Do not kill the Witch! They are the ones Great Whale values, the monsters that our Black Whale Group is interested in!¡± Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Palu must die! Hunter and Witch must absolutely not die!¡± ¡°Kill Captain Palu!¡± The Black Death Doctor roared loudly, trying to stop the reckless actions of the Blood General, especially towards Little Crow and the Witch, and their attack on the Hunter! The Witch and Hunter are both crucial parts of the grand plan of the Black Whale Group! ¡°¡­¡± Amid the mist, the Blood General looked at the Black Hunter and Palu rushing over the ocean. After hesitating for a moment, he waved his finger and chopped towards Palu. Swoosh! Instantly, a vivid red Blade Qi of Blood, hundred meters in length, condensed in the air, falling from the sky, aiming for the back of Palu¡¯s head! Within the Blood Blade Domain, the formation of Sword Energy took only 0.05 seconds. Coupled with the abundant Spiritual Power scattered in the air, even the legendary Spiritual Power Perception found it difficult to predict the formation of the Sword Energy! Damn, it was already too late¡­ Palu¡¯s blue hair fluttered in the sea breeze, ready to take the strike head-on. Clang! However, the next second, Chen Qi flashed in front of Palu, unleashing a sword slash, blocking the terrifying attack! ¡°Hmm?¡± In the mist, the Blood General¡¯s finger paused. Chen Qi took a deep breath, for him, possessing Deep Sea Perception, predicting this blade slash was not a difficult task! ¡°Well done!¡± The next second, Palu gave a slight smile and stopped moving. He had already reached the optimal position for releasing the Domain! This was the destined place for the release of the Dice Phase Domain! Facing Palu, the Blood General felt no fear. In the Mist Sea, he had already learned that this was just a captain with transformation abilities! A mere strike could decide the outcome! Slice! Slice! Slice! The Blood General waved his finger, trying to chop off Palu¡¯s head. Clang! However, the slash became futile in an instant! Palu gently rubbed his fingers, the dice in his hand spinning continuously, chanting: ¡°Heroes¡¯ death and life, the rise and fall of kingdoms, the existence and extinction of the world, deciding all of this, relies not on the warrior¡¯s bravery nor the subject¡¯s wisdom, but merely on a dice above the world!¡± ¡°Holding the Dice Phase of the twenty-sided dice, the controller of the world¡¯s fate, the designer of the game of the world, may you grant down your noble power! On this ocean, begin the simplest gambler¡¯s game!¡± ¡°Domain Release. Game of Gods, D20!¡± Palu shouted. His Spiritual Power burst out like a storm! Boom! Boom! At the same time, the crack in the sky, like an abyss split open, kept expanding, covering everything in sight! And above the crack, a giant phantom wearing a magic hat stood in the sky, overlooking everything in the Witch Sea. This towering giant phantom, dressed in a tuxedo, held countless dice, as big as human heads, in his right hand. These dice, when added together, formed a mountainous height in his hand! Lucky, this time¡¯s release¡­ Palu looked up to the sky, the corners of his mouth slightly curving up. Catastrophe Messenger Rose clenched her teeth: ¡°God¡¯s Angel Envoy¡­¡± The realm of Palu, one of the Four Great Emperors, was more terrifying than she had imagined. Only to see, the giant phantom in the sky whispered: ¡°The world is but a game.¡± ¡°Now, let the game begin.¡± Following that, the giant in the sky poured the mountainous dice from the sky. Countless human-head-sized dice, falling precisely, landed on everyone¡¯s heads in the battlefield, forming a special Angel Halo! [You have entered the Domain ¡®D20¡¯!] [All your attacks and defense will be judged by the D20 Domain! D20: Each attack and defense will undergo a dice judgement, the higher the Points on the dice, the better the effect, and vice versa. The result of your attack and defense will be ¡®0.1* result of the attack dice¡¯.] Everyone looked up at the dice halo above their heads. This was their first time facing a Domain Technique on the ocean! They looked at each other in amazement! However, the pirates quickly realized something was wrong, everyone present had dice above their heads. Except for Palu and the Black Hunter. Their dice on their heads were smooth and finished, like a sphere with a hundred sides! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 538: 343: Super Undercover Little Crow Chapter 538: Chapter 343: Super Undercover Little Crow D20¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head, and amidst the calm waters, the spherical red-dotted dice atop his head spun continuously like a halo. This was Palu¡¯s Domain, a power that could only be wielded with the powerful spiritual power origin of a transcendental Legend. In an age without tides, a Domain was the most powerful magic technique an ordinary Transcendent could witness. Palu¡¯s release was a step further than other Legends; his Dice Phase Domain received the blessing of the Dice Phase existence in the High Rank Rift. Chen Qi followed the sea breeze, from the retreating Black Blood Soldiers in front of his eyes to the two muscular behemoths grappling in the distance! Without exception, every one of these people had a twenty-sided dice halo atop their heads. ... A conservative estimate was an influence range of at least ten thousand meters, which could match the influence range of some C Rank Cracks upon collapsing¡­ Chen Qi looked towards Palu by his side. Atop Palu¡¯s azure, flowing hair, the Hundred-sided dice had already formed. This was a unique ability of Palu; within a D20, he could bestow a special Hundred-sided dice on friendly units. At the same time, it seemed like a bonus of merely double the maximum power, but with all kinds of Dice Phase forbidden objects and the gap in Dice Phase magic techniques, the ultimate effect could be ten times or even a hundred times the difference. Palu, face twisted in pain, clutched his arm: ¡°I need a bit of time to unleash a more colossal release, Black Hunter¡­¡± Black pus-filled blisters with human faces continuously emerged on his right arm. This was the ability of the Black Death Doctor, requiring just a brief touch to cause a ¡®disease¡¯ that could kill the entire body. ¡°Me?¡± As a recently advanced Legend, there¡¯s no shortage of things I need to do¡­ Chen Qi raised his head, his gaze meeting that of the Blood General above on the deck. On the deck of the Black Prison Ship, the ship¡¯s lieutenant asked: ¡°General, what should we do? Within the Domain, our soldiers¡¯ combat capabilities are greatly reduced.¡± The Blood General in the mist shaped his hand like the blade of a knife: ¡°What¡¯s there to fear? It¡¯s just the difference between 20 and 100. Kill the spellcaster himself, and this Domain will crumble to dust in an instant.¡± In the mist, the Blood General stepped forward three paces, pointing his finger at Chen Qi¡¯s head. It¡¯s me, huh¡­ Chen Qi pulled out his long-unused ranged weapon, the giant killer from the Magic Bullet Company. With a light swipe of his finger, he drew a tiny flame from the Day Lantern at his waist, smearing it on the bullet. Fire Casting Skill. He had just completed a release, and for a short period, could not use large magic techniques. Now, the best form of ranged combat he could use was to enchant Spiral Bullets and then snipe. Chen Qi drew his gun, aiming up at the high and mighty Blood General. ¡°May the Ice Witch bless¡­¡± Chen Qi placed his hand on the trigger, muttering to himself. Palu¡¯s Domain was mighty, but its flaws were enormous. It was like a Draw Card game; sometimes, the hard-earned ten-draw could be worse than a single impulsive draw. Their goal, before leaving Devil Island, was to teach the Black Whale Group¡¯s fleet a little lesson. Otherwise, their plans to enter the Witch¡¯s Coffin would face great interference. How dare you shoot at me¡­ the rage flickered in the Blood General¡¯s dark red eyes. For a veteran who had been a Legend for eleven years, being pointed at with a gun by a newcomer who had just advanced from the Crack Tide was a disgrace! He shaped his finger like a hook, aiming at Chen Qi¡¯s skull: ¡°Even if you¡¯re granted a score of 100, what then?¡± ¡°Pierce!¡± With a light downward flick of his finger, a crimson Spiral condensed, forming into a ten-meter spear that shot down from a hundred meters high, aimed directly at Chen Qi¡¯s forehead. Chen Qi too, gently pulled the trigger, the Spiral Bullet ignited with white flames shooting from the barrel. Bang! The moment the enchanted Spiral Bullet was fired, it shattered the gun¡¯s muzzle and then accelerated in the air, continuously spiraling. At the same time, the dice atop the heads of both parties spun at breakneck speed. The different dice scores would determine the outcome of this clash. Above the island, Fen lowered her head, clutching her chest, a small blue flower of worry sprouted above her head as she prayed devoutly: ¡°May the Earth Mother Goddess bless¡­¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ may you roll the largest score¡­¡± Little Crow stood stunned, lips quivering, wanting to say something naive and prayerful. But in the end, the habitually pessimistic Little Crow couldn¡¯t help thinking about the bad aspects. ¡°How could a newly advanced Legend contend with such an old monster from the Black Blood Empire?¡± Little Crow bit her tongue, her heart eager for the Black Hunter¡¯s victory. But the presence of the Black Prison Ship, in the Spirit Power Field, was far stronger than the Black Hunter! After all, the opponent was the navy general sent by the Black Blood Empire to conquer the Witch Sea! Should I not be so pessimistic¡­ Little Crow was extremely conflicted in her heart. The white-flame burning Spiral Bullet collided with the blood-red lance. And in that moment, the rapidly spinning dice over their heads came to a halt. Chen Qi¡¯s Hundred-sided dice atop his head stopped at 69 points. And above the deck, the score on the Blood General¡¯s head was¡ª¡ª The exceedingly low probability of 4 points! Bang! Almost in an instant, the Spiral Bullet pierced the lance, carrying fierce winds, and aimed straight for the Blood General on the deck! Under the blessing of the Dice Phase Power, the flames and wind brought by the Spiral Bullet were like a massive firestorm! The true strong are those who can overturn the disadvantages brought by luck¡­ The Blood General in the mist remained poised and calm, lightly lifting his index finger. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. SEND GIFT Chapter 539: 343: Super Undercover Little Crow_2 Chapter 539: Chapter 343: Super Undercover Little Crow_2 He only needed one finger to block the attack. The vivid red aura gathered in front of him, forming a blood-red shield that shimmered with a crimson light. Bang! The next second, the spiral bullet struck the Blood General¡¯s assembled shield. The dice above their heads spun once more. The final result was 98 to 1! An extremely rare occurrence of a single point! ... Realizing the one point above his head, the Blood General¡¯s body stiffened, the corners of his mouth attempting to say something. But the bullet didn¡¯t give him time to speak. The spiral bullet instantly penetrated his cheek, like a meat grinder, tearing open his Fourth Rank Legend flesh! In an instant, blood stained the deck red. Splish splash! Splish splash! Suddenly, the Blood General¡¯s body was scorched by flames, revealing frightful wounds. On the deck, even the battle-hardened Black Blood Soldiers began to panic. Their General, a respected Legend, had suffered such a grave injury. And all of this was just from a burning spiral bullet. ¡°This old guy from the Black Blood Empire seems to have no experience in dealing with Dice Phase Domains¡­¡± Chen Qi put down his sniper rifle, inwardly commenting. To avoid the ¡®D20¡¯ Judgement, the best way is to not ¡®Defend¡¯, to avoid a ¡®Judgement¡¯. The right course of action is to forgo defense and use speed to dodge. The power of the Domain truly is marvelous¡­ Chen Qi blew the thick smoke from the gun barrel. He had the Ice Witch¡¯s Lake Sword, so compared to other Legends, constructing a Domain was not a difficult task. ¡°At present, the Domains I can most easily study are probably the Solidified Space described in Rift Slash, or a Domain that fits Monster¡¯s Desire, or the Deep Sea Domain¡­¡± Chen Qi thought to himself, before turning to Palu beside him: Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°How about it? Are you ready?¡± ¡°I¡¯m ready.¡± Palu took a deep breath, his dice above his head spinning rapidly and finally landing on ¡°100¡±! He was like a magician, conjuring a dice from his hands, and exclaimed aloud: ¡°Dice Dissolve, under the Goddess of Fortune¡¯s skirt, D60!¡± In that instant, all the twenty-sided dice above the heads of the navy on the battlefield changed swiftly into sixty-sided dice! Included among them were the navy¡¯s three Legends: the Tiger Shark Admiral, the Disaster Messenger, and the recently promoted Grey Mouse. In the midst of the Domain, an entire army¡¯s battle strength was elevated in an instant! In the howling wind, Palu laughed twice: ¡°Don¡¯t hide now. It¡¯s your turn to take action, Navy¡­¡± Immediately, the battlefield once again erupted with overwhelming cheers! ¡®Widespread Dice Change¡¯¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin, looking at Palu with some surprise. Palu, truly worthy of the one he had his eye on, ranked alongside Pelu as one of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes. Although Palu was dubbed the Emperor, and also known as the strongest newcomer in the Witch Sea in a decade, an invincible pirate when alone in a fight. In fact, many of his abilities were more suited for a support role than one-on-one combat. Boom! Boom! The wounds of the Blood General, now coupled with the wide-spread sixty-sided dice. The tide of attack and defense changed instantly! A skinny pirate said to the tall navy man before him: ¡°How about we just roll the dice and decide the outcome?¡± ¡°Is it still possible for reconciliation now?¡± ¡°Power! Power! I see the Goddess of Fortune¡¯s power smiling upon me again!¡± A navy man wielding a huge axe shouted aloud: ¡°A sixty-sided dice for me, a twenty-sided dice for them! How could you kill me! How?¡± The next second, the axe-wielding navy man rolled a two, while his opponent rolled a twenty. However, apart from such rare cases, the navy¡¯s offensive became increasingly ferocious! Whether it was the pirates resisting on Devil Island or the pirates of their ship, all fell upon the vast sea over the repeated turns of the dice. In addition, the Disaster Messenger and Tiger Shark General had also joined forces to fight against the Blood General¡¯s colossal vessel! Watching the scene of continuous gunfire before him, Palu pressed his throat and coughed twice: ¡°Hunter, we need to leave. In order to resurrect the Ice Witch, we cannot stay in this place too long and suffer too many losses¡­¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Chen Qi did not hesitate, traversed the sea shrouded in gunfire, and met up with Fen and Little Crow. There was a naval presence in this battle, and as a neutral faction, they did not need to exert their full strength. Upon the island, Fen, who was beside Little Crow, had a sudden thought and asked a question: ¡°Hey, Little Crow, do you know anything about the Hunter? For instance, which faction he once belonged to?¡± Could the Witch intend to threaten Chen Qi¡¯s family¡­ Little Crow said with a tremble: ¡°I don¡¯t know anything, but his cooking should be very delicious¡­¡± I know, and the bait he makes tastes just as good¡­ Fen touched his chin in distress. ¡°Next, we¡¯ll leave it to the navy, we should leave¡­¡± Chen Qi patted Little Crow¡¯s shoulder. The flesh tentacles behind him still required Little Crow¡¯s surgery to heal. And at that instant, Little Crow¡¯s pupils, through the vast sea, locked eyes with the Black Death Doctor on the Devil Doctor. Black Death Doctor¡­ She shivered all over. For the Black Hunter and Chen Qi, the Black Death Doctor had already paid too much! If the Black Death Doctor also invoked his Domain, this battlefield would be piled with plague-ridden corpses. However, contrary to her expectations, the Black Death Doctor did not land on the island with the intention of capturing Chen Qi. With the forces they currently had deployed, capturing the Black Hunter was pure wishful thinking. On the ship, the Black Death Doctor¡¯s lips emitted black vapor, writhing, sketching out strange patterns. They were codes exclusively known to the upper echelons of the Black Whale Group, patterns used to convey messages! The Black Death Doctor stood at the ship bow, exhaling black mist, transmitting the encrypted message word by word to Little Crow: ¡°Little Crow, do not, be afraid, do not, feel fear.¡± ¡°I know you¡¯re, afraid of the Black Hunter, afraid the Witch, will bind you and coerce you, but one day, we will rescue you.¡± ¡°Make use of your talent, selectively disclose the secrets of the Black Whale Group to them, then steal their intelligence, the Crow will contact you, we will bestow upon you the Fourth Rank Occupation Card of the Catastrophe Messenger, as well as unprecedented power¡­¡± ¡°Become the eyes of the Black Whale Group, become the guide for the Black Whale Group, survive, my dear Doctor Crow, do not fear the Hunter¡¯s cruelty, endure, exploit your talents.¡± After saying so, the Black Death Doctor covered his mouth and made a ¡®shh¡¯ gesture. The Blood Demon Doctor had overextended his Spiritual Power and was undoubtedly close to death. But fortunately, the Black Whale Group still had a successor in their eyes, the talented Doctor Crow. Another undercover role? Or an undercover agent for the Witch¡¯s side? Little Crow tousled her messy hair, her head buzzing. If there were an Occupation Card for undercover agents, then she would certainly be a born undercover agent! ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Qi turned back and asked softly: ¡°What message is the Black Death Doctor sending now?¡± ¡°I think¡­ we can talk about it later¡­¡± Little Crow bit her lip, clenched her fists, and showed a terrified expression. In the distance, aboard the Devil Doctor, the Black Death Doctor looked on with a worrisome gaze. In his mind, Little Crow was worthy of inheriting his knowledge, a genius in the research of the Deep Sea! However, he had just seen the fright in Little Crow¡¯s eyes. He was afraid, afraid that after Little Crow was forced to divulge information, she would be discarded by the Black Hunter and the Witch, becoming a corpse upon the sea. He didn¡¯t know how the terrifying Black Hunter and Witch would treat Little Crow on the ship. Amidst the sound of cannon fire, the Black Death Doctor took out the Witch Times, watching with interest as the journalist Lilith analyzed the Witch and the Black Hunter. ¡°The Black Hunter and Witch will employ vines and tentacles to train their captives¡­¡± ¡°The Flower Witch is suspected of having a cannibalistic fetish, preferring to eat people¡¯s scalps and hair.¡± Survive, Little Crow, survive, the position of the Blood Demon Doctor, no, my future position, is yours¡­ the Black Death Doctor silently prayed. COMMENT 1 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 540: 344: Little Crow Shivering with Fear Chapter 540: Chapter 344: Little Crow Shivering with Fear At dawn, a gentle breeze blew across the tranquil Witch Sea. Tick-tock, tick-tock. Time passed second by second¡­ Little Crow crossed her arms, leaning against the wall of the captain¡¯s cabin, watching the pocket watch in her hands. It had been merely three hours of sailing, and the sounds of gunpowder and war had disappeared, replaced by the calm sea breeze and the cries of Bai Ou in the sky. This was the legendary Ghost Ship, which could perform space travel, imprisoning slaves for the Witch and Hunter¡­ Little Crow looked nervously around, not daring to move a step. After boarding the ship, she could smell a faint scent of medicine, and at the same time, she could hear strange collision noises coming from the cabin. ... Little Crow looked around, trying to find traces of more crew members. In the rumors, after every major event, even though the Black Hunter didn¡¯t do any ¡®cleaning up of the spoils¡¯, the spoils would mysteriously vanish. To steal the spoils silently under everyone¡¯s eyes, one must be a silent assassin skilled in hiding and capable of everything¡­ Little Crow thought to herself. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, a Water Elf No.5 holding a mop walked out of the kitchen. ¡°Woo (Clean up the spoils, clean the toilets, and then sweep the deck.)¡± When it came to menial tasks, the taciturn Water Elf No.5 always did the most. The dutiful Water Elf No.5, holding a small mop custom-made by Bree, started cleaning the grime on the deck caused by the tidal waves. Scrub! Scrub! Scrub! The proficient Water Elf No.5 quickly refreshed the deck of the Ghost Ship. Such a plump little body¡­ Little Crow¡¯s eyes widened with excitement at the sight. Watching the deck go from filthy to pristine, there was an indescribable sense of satisfaction! As a night owl and avid reader of reports, Little Crow was familiar with the rumors about the Witch and Hunter. ¡°This is the slave rumored to be tormented into non-human forms on the Ghost Ship¡­¡± Little Crow twirled the hair at the tip of her ear. So, these slaves were Water Elves. But, to train the Water Elves to this extent, who knows what methods the Witch employed. In the legends, the Deep Sea Water Elves, as exceedingly rare creatures hidden in the depths of the sea, were considered very difficult to capture and domesticate. The speed of the ship gradually slowed down. We¡¯ve arrived at the headquarters of the Witch and Hunter¡­ Little Crow bit her hair, eagerly looking toward the headquarters of the Witch. Chen Qi had mentioned, once they disembarked, he would address her issues! What would the headquarters of the Witch and Hunter look like? Little Crow was especially excited. And the next second, one after another Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, as white as the moon, emerged from the sea, their pure form like the Sea Goddess bathing in moonlight. Noble, elegant, yet extremely dangerous. The legendary Lamp Moon Sea Dragon! Without hesitation, Little Crow bit her own finger, trying to use the most basic pain to resist the illusion technique of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon! The next second, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon lowered its body, its snake-like dragon head closing in on her head. ¡°Whew!¡± The Lamp Moon Sea Dragon opened its maw, exhaling a thick white breath towards her. The Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s white teeth were only ten centimeters from her! It wants my life! ¡°Don¡¯t come any closer!¡± In that instant, even Little Crow, who adored sea beasts, was conquered by the primal fear humans have toward immense creatures. Yet, the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon made no retreat in the face of Little Crow¡¯s terrified pupils. The white fangs came closer and closer to Little Crow. ¡°Wakuvaku (Don¡¯t block the ship¡¯s passage!)¡± The next second, an even larger Black Ship Sea Dragon leaped forcefully from the bottom of the sea. Then, under the direction of Water Elf One at the ship bow, the Black Ship Sea Dragon ferociously used its robust dragon tail, clamping the neck of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon and dragging its massive body hard into the depths. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Little Crow shakily raised her head, looking up again at the tremendous shadow overhead. The Nearshore Dominator¡¯s blood-red eyes loomed over it, and from its rows of sharp dragon teeth, thick blood dripped, piece by piece, onto the deck. Nourished by Extraordinary Materials of the Dragon Tamer King, the Nearshore Dominator now resembled a gigantic warship. Above it was an Elf wielding a longsword, looking every bit the part of a Dragon Knight. In that short moment, her mind went blank. Until the next second, Qi¡¯s voice came: ¡°One, stop playing, go distribute the food to the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons, look at them, they¡¯re so hungry they are looking for others to feed them.¡± With a thought from Qi, the Black Ship Sea Dragon dived into the sea, picking up the fish feed on deck with its mouth, one dragon and one elf barged into the den of the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons. Wondering when the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s offspring would mature for the second time¡­ Qi watched the distant Black Ship Sea Dragon, silently pondering. Little Crow stared blankly into the distance, unable to imagine the scene before her. The Witch was actually raising sea dragons, and not just any but the supremely proud Lamp Moon Sea Dragons. Rumors say that the hypnotic flowers from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom could make prideful creatures obey humans, it must be true¡­ Little Crow immediately assumed the Witch had somehow bewitched the Lamp Moon Sea Dragons. She murmured the question: ¡°Food?¡± Qi spread his hands and said: ¡°Some fish feed made from Transcendent Materials, freshly prepared, plus some purchased ones.¡± Eh? Weren¡¯t Lamp Moon Sea Dragons only supposed to eat what they hunt? Little Crow, the Sea Beast research expert, was particularly surprised, looking to the side. How come, compared to the noble Lamp Moon Sea Dragons from the rumors¡ª These sea dragons looked somewhat bloated, even a bit fat. Chapter 541: 344: The Trembling Little Crow_2 Chapter 541: Chapter 344: The Trembling Little Crow_2 She thought back carefully for a moment. The look in the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon¡¯s eyes just now seemed not so much a desire to eat her but rather a hunger that craved feeding. ¡°These guys are such big eaters¡ª¡ª¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands. Fortunately, they were now in a cooperative relationship with the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Chen Qi and Fen had just used Water Elf One to salvage Extraordinary Materials from the battlefield above, exchanging them with the Ice Demon Pirate Group for a large amount of food. If not for the Ice Demon Pirate Group, Chen Qi would have no idea where to find enough food to feed more than a dozen Sea Dragons. ... The appetite of each Sea Dragon was truly astounding. Dragons are really hard to keep¡­ Chen Qi crossed his arms. Even though he was constantly involved in big events, he had almost no savings. The resources needed for legendary growth were hundreds to thousands of times those for a Third Rank. Even with the help of Fen and the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon, saving a great deal on medicines and pharmaceutical expenses, the resources he needed for his growth were still far from enough. If he wanted to practice Rift Slash, it would be best to consume some more Ice Phase items, letting his body adapt to the extreme cold conditions¡­ Chen Qi thought silently. At that moment, Fen patted Little Crow¡¯s shoulder and passed her a round cake, asking: ¡°Want to eat?¡± Witches¡¯ food¡­ Little Crow took the cake and said: ¡°Sure.¡± Don¡¯t eat it¡­ Chen Qi wanted to speak up and stop Little Crow. But it was already too late. Little Crow ate the cake, and suddenly, a bizarre sensation combining milk, grass, and a sweetener pierced through her taste buds! This felt like eating weeds right off the ground! So disgusting, no, it should be said super disgusting¡­ Little Crow looked at Fen, who was wearing a Witch Hat, swallowed the cake, and forced a bitter smile. Fen confidently said: ¡°My cooking isn¡¯t bad, right?¡± Little Crow racked her brains to praise it: ¡°Yes, it has a kind of natural and pure taste of nature.¡± Fen winked at Chen Qi, showing off her newly invented dish¡ªGrass Witch Cake! ¡°Some people just don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for them. This cake can even improve your skin. Here, for you, I still have lots of Grass Cakes.¡± Fen laughed and handed another Grass Witch Cake to Little Crow. Witches really are as torturous as the rumors say¡­ Little Crow struggled with the grass cake and once again put it into her mouth. The ship docked, and Mechanic Bree began repairing the vessel. It was time to talk about serious matters¡­ Chen Qi leaned against the wall and asked: ¡°Little Crow, what did you want to say onshore?¡± Chen Qi was certain that the Black Death Doctor must have conveyed some key information to Little Crow while they were onshore. Fen twirled the Grass Cake in her hand, looking forward to Little Crow¡¯s answer. Little Crow glanced at the Witch and then at Chen Qi. What to do, should she choose to betray the Black Whale Group? Wait, I was never part of the Black Whale Group to begin with¡­ Little Crow suddenly realized. The Black Whale Group was immoral, and she had long been unable to stand it! Besides, if she didn¡¯t confess, the Witch would definitely force her to eat more Grass Cakes or even tie her up in a secret room for interrogation. Given that, I choose to join! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Don¡¯t be afraid, once, I too was his leader¡­ Little Crow took a deep breath, straightened her back, and said: ¡°The Black Death Doctor wants me to be an undercover agent to track you guys, to extract information about the Witch¡¯s Coffin from you¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± A little flower of surprise sprouted on Fen¡¯s head. The pirates approached you to be an undercover agent too¡­ Chen Qi suppressed the desire to make a sarcastic remark and continued asking: ¡°What specific information did you get?¡± Little Crow honestly answered: ¡°Location, as long as we know your location, we can prevent you from entering the Witch¡¯s Coffin and resurrecting the Ice Witch. No, to be precise, it should be to follow you into the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­¡± The Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his forehead. Now, including Palu¡¯s relic, they possessed five Witch Relics, which qualified them for entry into the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Little Crow continued to reveal some information: ¡°According to what I know, inside the Witch¡¯s Coffin, the Witch will be strengthened, and moreover, it will merge with an A-rank Rift during the Crack Tide¡­¡± An A-rank Rift¡­ Chen Qi touched his forehead again. The Witch¡¯s Coffin is considered one of the earliest A-rank Rifts in the Witch Sea, and deep within it lies the coffin of the Ice Witch. Beneath the influence of the tides, countless phantoms wandered here, and even a Legend could easily perish in this place. Except for ¡°Witches¡±, within the Witch¡¯s Coffin, all witches would receive a powerful boost. Chen Qi asked curiously, ¡°Location? How do they go through you, straight to your location¡­¡± At that moment, in Little Crow¡¯s eyes, flashed six mechanical puppet-like arms. ¡°My blood, no, to be precise, the blood of all the higher-ups of the Black Whale Group is in the hands of the Blood Hunter¡­¡± ¡°Unless a complete blood transfusion is done, no one can escape the Blood Hunter¡¯s shadow. As long as he wishes, he can track me down¡­¡± Blood Hunter¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted. In the Black Whale Group, both the Blood Hunter and the Nether River Ferryman were monsters in their own right. He only needed a drop of blood and he could track anyone. In the past era, it was the Blood Hunter¡¯s hunting that intimidated many high-ranking officers of the navy, causing the many families that tried to dip their fingers in the Witch Sea business of Moonstone City to curl up like ants, which was what led to the Black Whale Group becoming such a colossal entity. Little Crow continued, ¡°However, because of my research, the Black Death Doctor started the full-body blood transfusion experiment ahead of schedule, trying to endow the Blood Hunter with the power of great whale blood. Research takes time and cannot be interrupted¡­ Hmm¡­ the Blood Hunter won¡¯t be able to act for a short time, at least for two months.¡± Research¡­ Chen Qi closed his eyes and fell into deep thought. He vaguely remembered that after the Blood Hunter completed the experiment with the great whale blood, his power would be elevated once again. As an edge hunter, once the experiment with the great whale blood was completed, his strength would break through from Legend to reach the realm of a Saint. ¡°Besides, I¡¯ve also taken some potions, which enhance my Shadow Phase traits, but they¡¯re highly toxic and impossible for a Third Rank Transcendent to resist. I must take an antidote regularly, and this antidote can only be produced by the Black Death Doctor¡­ This is the method the Black Death Doctor uses to control weaker Transcendents.¡± As Little Crow spoke, she suddenly paused. She suddenly realized, was her decision to rebel a bit hasty? From the moment she set foot on Black Whale Island and was seen as talented by the Blood Hunter, she had no way out and would have to live under the Blood Hunter¡¯s dominance for life! Even the Pirate General, who was preparing to flee, and the haughty Dragon Tamer King, couldn¡¯t escape the Black Whale Group¡¯s grip. And what could she, a mere doctor, do? Little Crow¡¯s pupils contracted rapidly. At this moment, she finally understood why the Black Death Doctor trusted her so much and was grooming her as his successor. From the beginning, she had no way back! Just like the navy felt confident making her an undercover agent because her beloved grandmother and her family were under the control of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau. In the research institute, she, hailed as a genius researcher, was always a pawn. Little Crow¡¯s breathing suddenly became a bit rapid, the long-cultivated sense of despair erupted violently at this moment. ¡°No¡­¡± However, under the Witch¡¯s gaze, she bit her lip, trying hard not to let her emotions of collapsing spill out. Fen looked at Little Crow¡¯s strange expression, lifted her hand like a mother comforting a wounded child, and said soothingly, ¡°Doctor, don¡¯t be overly scared, they won¡¯t catch you that easily.¡± Witch¡­ Little Crow hastily shook her head: ¡°No, no, they are monsters, especially Whale Father, he¡¯s not human at all, but more like those bizarre Evil Gods described in legends¡­ Why, do you think¡­¡± Chen Qi shuffled the dice in his hand calmly and said, ¡°Because, we¡¯re going to topple the Black Whale Group, and the Blood Hunter, the Nether River Ferryman, they¡¯ll all become stepping stones for us to ascend to Saint¡­¡± Chen Qi planned out the next moves in his mind. ¡°¡­¡± Little Crow looked at Chen Qi¡¯s face and remained silent for a long time. Is this meant to comfort me, the Witch and the Hunter seem quite nice¡­ Little Crow felt a sense of safety for the first time in ages, a safety that meant not having to worry about being killed in her sleep out of the blue. Then, Little Crow took out her surgical table and looked again at the blood and flesh tentacles on Chen Qi¡¯s back, pursed her lips, and asked, ¡°Can we start the surgery now?¡± A hint of surprise flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes: ¡°Now? Don¡¯t you need any other facilities?¡± This kind of flesh and spine modification normally required large medical equipment. Chen Qi was originally planning to buy one, or perhaps steal one. ¡°Normally yes, if there are no relics¡­¡± Little Crow took a deep breath and spoke very softly, ¡°In my backpack card, I have a set of Blood Mechanic Equipment, designed for flesh modification, equipment that can only be endured by a Legendary Body.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ This is what I¡¯ve been saving to sell after I retire, to build a house and enjoy the latter part of my life¡­¡± Chapter 556: 350 Azure Monster_2 Chapter 556: Chapter 350 Azure Monster_2 And before her was the Swallowing Sea White Shark, its huge black and red eye resembling the Red Moon, staring intently at her in the Deep Sea. That was! An¡¯s pupils suddenly dilated. And at the center of that huge eye, a blue humanoid beast continuously emitted low growls like a wild animal. Its body, resembling a coral reef riddled with holes, was aflame with blue fire; it devoured the Transcendent weapons from the crew of the Lucky Seal like a starving beast. Crack! Crack! ... Weapons filled with Spiritual Power, medicinal herbs, were constantly crushed and swallowed by the beast. The enormous white shark¡¯s eye, meanwhile, stared unblinkingly at the blazing Blue Beast. ¡°What is that¡­¡± An was completely shocked, unable to move under the immense impact. However, at that moment, the blue beast slowly twisted its neck. The burning blue monster¡¯s pupils, excitedly focused on her neck, issued a blurred human voice: ¡°Wit¡­ch¡­¡± Reflected in those pupils was the most primal desire for Spiritual Power! An shuddered, blood rich with Spiritual Power flowing beside her. Her right leg was impaled by debris from the ship, adding to her previous injuries; she had completely lost feeling and couldn¡¯t swim. Cold, fear, unease, inability to breathe, disturbed Spiritual Power, and death¡­ In that moment, An couldn¡¯t help but shudder, sob, and struggle instinctively: ¡°Save, save me¡­¡± In the sea, her struggles didn¡¯t even stir the slightest ripple. Soon, the Lucky Seal¡¯s captain¡¯s eyeballs drifted past her. In this sea area, there was no one to save her! I¡¯ve already died, I will never see the Book Saint, see my teacher, see my father, see Qi¡­ Despair flashed through An¡¯s eyes. She could only instinctively aim the Magic Wand downwards, preparing to use its massive force to send herself back to the surface. One last try! Whoosh! Suddenly, a warm giant bubble covered her head. ¡°Wow! (Cannot release Spiritual Power!)¡± ¡°It¡¯s¡­¡± An stopped struggling. The Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 swelled in the sea, wrapping An into its body and bringing her down toward the depths of the Deep Sea until reaching a place beyond the perception of the blue monster¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Crack Sea, a location far from human habitation and shipping routes, a seabed experimental base not even detectable by the Catastrophe Messenger Rose. This seabed base, the lair of the Black Whale Group¡¯s Black Death Doctor, was a secret known only to the highest echelons of the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group. Inside the massive laboratory, various bizarrely shaped containers were neatly arranged, each imprisoning unknown deep-sea creatures, either shining with strange lights or large sea monsters with tentacles and sharp teeth, each exuding the eerie powers not of this world. The Black Whale Group¡¯s doctors, or rather, those known as ¡°Crazy Alchemists¡±, dressed in protective suits, shuttled among these creatures, conducting spine-chilling experiments, attempting to create more potent biological weapons using this tidal wave, and research material from the navy and the Sea God Pirate Group. Boom! Boom! And in the center of the laboratory, a gigantic glass container reaching fifty meters, inside which twisted and morphing black slime! This glass-contained black slime continuously warped and transformed, creature after terrifying creature, from sea beasts to dragons, white sharks, or even giant birds, and even humans with tentacles. The continuous black slime kept striking the glass, pounding against the thick glass! The Black Death Doctor sat in his chair, glanced at the pocket watch in his hand: ¡°Today, a sailor ship loaded with materials for Mage promotions from the Tower of Books, a pity, bad luck today, unable to conduct the robbery¡­¡± From inside the glass container, a vague and unclear voice came: ¡°Black Death Doctor, my intuition tells me, the Grade A Crack in the Great Ice Glacier has awakened¡­¡± Bang! On the glass container, a figure slowly pressed against the glass, his face blurred with six nearly puppet-like arms: ¡°Black Death Doctor, you need to send someone to deal with this.¡± The Black Death Doctor looked at the blurry figure in front of him and smirked: ¡°The Dragon Tamer King was captured, the Blood Demon Doctor is dead, the general is dealing with the White Tower Federation. That Water Ghost and other new Legends are fighting the Blood Blade Pirate Group. The Nether River Ferryman doesn¡¯t heed our commands. Although the people of the Black Blood Empire are our partners, we can¡¯t control them, if the Ice Witch would help their empire¡¯s conquest, they wouldn¡¯t hesitate to betray our cooperation.¡± Finishing, the Black Death Doctor¡¯s diseased eyes fixated on the blurry figure in front: ¡°And you, our blade, Blood Hunter, are undergoing this great evolution. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this perfect blood, how do you feel, Blood Hunter?¡± Blood Hunter gently touched the glass container, emitting his own Spiritual Power. Instantly, a surge of pure Spiritual Power streamed from the glass, spreading like an ocean throughout the base. This Spiritual Power was immense, pure, and full of power! The Black Death Doctor¡¯s heart pounded fiercely. This was no longer the power of a Legend, but that of a Saint! Without resources from a Grade A Crack, merely relying on the will of the Blood Hunter and the great whale blood, they had created a legend. A bright spark flashed in the Black Death Doctor¡¯s pupils: COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 557: 350 Azure Monster_3 Chapter 557: Chapter 350 Azure Monster_3 ¡°Incredible!¡± Blood Hunter gently brushed over the black mud, ¡°These black muds have stabilized a lot, and I am now full of power, but what¡¯s miraculous is that I am also full of reason, Black Death Doctor, what quieted down these black muds?¡± Black Death Doctor furrowed his brows and bit on his black fingernails, ¡°A research note from Doctor Crow, her notes recorded a lot of knowledge about monsters, which gave me a lot of enlightenment¡­ Unfortunately, she was captured before further experiments could advance, and some elements are still lacking.¡± ... She was captured! Boom! Blood Hunter¡¯s eyes flashed with boundless crimson, suddenly striking the glass! Boom! His massive Blade Phase Aura burst forth suddenly, causing the whole research base to tremble violently! That mere aura caused scorching scars to appear on the neck of Black Death Doctor, and his heartbeat doubled in speed! Dark crimson blood fell to the ground. ¡°Ha-ha-ha!¡± Black Death Doctor couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter, clapping his hands, ¡°This is no longer the power of the Saint, if there was a more complete theory, a more perfect experimental subject, a more genius researcher¡­ Perhaps, Blood Hunter, you could surpass the Saint and display the power of a god before the great misfortune at sea arises!¡± Unfortunately, neither the experimental subject Black Hunter nor Little Crow could gather sufficient forces to launch an assault in the short term. Black Death Doctor sighed, ¡°Blood Hunter, unfortunately, you still need time to reach perfection¡­¡± Blood Hunter slowly moved his hand away from the glass, saying coldly, ¡°Whale Father said, at any cost, we must take down Black Hunter before the great misfortune at sea, even if it means spending money to hire Bounty Hunters¡­¡± We pirates are going to hire Bounty Hunters? Black Death Doctor was at a loss for words for a moment. Suddenly, a slightly seductive female voice came through. ¡°You two, long time no see, this underwater base is still weakly defended, I think you need help¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Black Death Doctor turned around. Beside an experimental vat, a voluptuous woman with red hair twirled a handgun in her hand, giving a slight smile. She wore a thinly-clad cropped white shirt, quite a bit of enticingly pale chest exposed, and her lips slightly upturned with a smile. Additionally, numerous blue burn marks were visible on her exposed neck and collarbone! ¡°Granny¡­ Carol!¡± Black Death Doctor struggled to maintain a calm expression. The monster he dreaded indeed was still alive. Black Death Doctor had vaguely sensed this when they previously dealt with the crazy Blue Beast. Black Death Doctor asked, ¡°Your body¡­¡± Carol twirled the handgun in her hand, ¡°These past days, I¡¯ve experienced unprecedented pain, endured unprecedented humiliation, and also witnessed truly powerful strength.¡± Black Death Doctor asked with both hands, ¡°That power, is it the Blue Beast¡¯s power?¡± ¡°Yes, the waves are growing stronger, my master¡¯s power and reason are gradually returning, he just needs to recover what the Ice Witch took from him, and he can defeat the Grim Reaper and become the guardian god of the sea. And he has given me unprecedented power!¡± Black Death Doctor¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted. The Spiritual Power now emanating from Carol was twice that of before! This meant her Spiritual Power had evolved and she had mastered the Domain or Descent Technique! sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! Carol¡¯s lips curved up, ¡°And now, I have come back for revenge.¡± After speaking, she flicked her finger, tossing the Bounty Order of the Witch and Hunter into the air, then pulled the trigger. Bang! The heads of the Witch and Hunter on the Bounty Order and Black Death Doctor¡¯s ear were instantly penetrated by a bullet. When did she fire the shot? Black Death Doctor, looking at his bleeding ear, was utterly astonished. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 558: 351: Sea Coffin Chapter 558: Chapter 351: Sea Coffin Two weeks later, in the early morning. Under the sky filled with snowflakes, the Ghost Ship and Ice Demon were covered with a thick layer of snow and frost. ¡°So cold, so cold¡­¡± Fen stood on the deck, draped in a heavy woolen coat, hugging herself as she shivered unceasingly. She turned her head to look towards Chen Qi, who was cooking soup in the kitchen: ¡°Qi, I¡¯m hungry¡­¡± ... ¡°Coming.¡± Chen Qi carried a hot pot of meat soup with both hands, poured it into bowls, and distributed it to the crew suffering from the cold, as well as to the Water Elf about to turn into an ice sculpture. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen took the meat soup, drank it in one gulp, and said blankly: ¡°Delicious!¡± After finishing, the color returned to Fen¡¯s cheeks, and a small, shaky yellow flower sprouted from the top of her head: ¡°My body is still a bit cold, and I feel dizzy¡­¡± Fen suffered from Blood Flower Disease, and as the weather got colder, her wounds worsened, and signs of ¡®congealment¡¯ appeared, making her stagger as she walked. ¡°Achoo!¡± Fen sneezed loudly, almost falling over. Just as Little Crow had said, in a place rich with Spiritual Power, legends were more prone to catching diseases. Unable to cure her in a short time, Chen Qi could only say: ¡°Drink more hot water.¡± After saying that, Chen Qi suddenly regretted it and wondered if he should have said something more heartwarming. Fen mumbled sleepily: ¡°Mhm, thank you for caring, Qi. Everything you make is delicious.¡± Chen Qi reminded her: ¡°Recently, we are running low on food¡­¡± During heavy snowfall, food took on a strange blue hue, and even if stored in backpack cards or refrigerators, this bizarre transformation could not be prevented. Fen stubbornly said: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I can get energy through photosynthesis.¡± She was delirious. After taking care of Fen, Chen Qi took a few steps forward and looked up at the bright sky. Icy snowflakes landed on his face. ¡°It¡¯s unusual for it to snow at sea, this isn¡¯t normal weather¡­¡± This was by no means ordinary snowy weather. In this snow, even Transcendents could catch strange colds. Half of the twenty-five members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group who joined this mission had already been stricken. Hunger and cold spread, and it had been a long time since Chen Qi had felt this way. Little Crow squatted by the captain¡¯s chamber, holding a bowl of meat soup, expelling a breath of white vapor: ¡°Uncommon weather, it signifies that we are getting closer to an A-rank Crack¡­¡± A powerful A-rank Crack could influence the ecological environment of an entire sea region before it even opened. Then, Little Crow raised her hand and handed a newspaper to Chen Qi. Chen Qi took the newspaper, published by the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau, specifically designed to alert sailors. Like a diligent repeater, Little Crow recited the newspaper¡¯s contents: ¡°Based on our current speed, in half an hour, we will enter the Great Ice Glacier region. Three weeks ago, a huge Sea Monster appeared here, devouring a passenger ship. It was said that the ship was equipped only with Rune Weapons from the Tower of Books, and ten Third Rank Hunters, not even the Pirate General could easily defeat it. Little Crow¡¯s tone grew heavy: ¡°In the end, of the two hundred and ten people on board, only one survived.¡± Chen Qi replied: ¡°Only one person survived?¡± ¡°Yes, plus a pet beast. It¡¯s said that her pet beast dragged her to shore, currently, she¡¯s being treated in the Tower of Books.¡± Little Crow said solemnly: ¡°If we continue forward, we¡¯re very likely to encounter that Sea Monster. According to reports from the Disaster Messenger, besides the monster¡¯s Spiritual Power, there¡¯s something else¡­¡± The closer one gets to an A-rank Crack, the more likely one encounters monsters too challenging to defeat. ¡°Meeting the Ice Witch is no easy task¡­¡± Chen Qi looked towards the sea ahead, exhaling a warm breath. Through his daily practice, he had spent 30,000 inspiration points and 7 points of Hunter¡¯s Fire. He had now mastered Rift Slash Lv2, able to tear open a gash with the blade. And just yesterday, he had used 20,000 inspiration points and 1 point of Hunter¡¯s Fire to successfully elevate his Red Form to Lv2. The Lv2 Red Form brought him a step closer in strength. However, after reaching Lv2, both Red Form and Rift Slash were extremely difficult to progress into the realm of Lv3. Looking at just a single level difference, but in practice, it was like facing a chasm a thousand kilometers deep. With only 5,000 inspiration points and one point of Hunter¡¯s Fire left, he found himself in a serious bottleneck. Chen Qi increasingly felt that he might now need a teacher. It was rumored that the Ice Witch was also highly skilled in Lamp Phase; he wondered if she would be willing to take on a new disciple. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that as the ultimate big C opposing the Black Whale Group in the Witch Sea. On the forums, the Ice Witch was a genuinely cold Witch, decisive as ice, but at the same time, a Witch that rewarded kindness. Moreover, crucially, the Ice Witch possessed a comparatively safe Saint¡¯s Path. Chen Qi also knew of other methods to ascend to Saint, such as the Black Whale Group¡¯s Whale Blood Plan, the Black Blood Empire¡¯s Demon Room deals beneath the earth, the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s pleasurable assignments, and various random big events from A-rank Cracks. However, these methods were all extremely dangerous; the path held by the Ice Witch was by far the safest. At that moment, Little Crow lifted her head; as if seeing through Chen Qi¡¯s thoughts, she asked: ¡°Qi, can we really rely on the Ice Witch¡­¡± The Ice Witch protected the sea. But Little Crow had heard more about this Witch, a ruthless Hunter who specialized in deep sea monsters! For someone like Chen Qi, he was precisely the kind of task she relished! COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 559: 351 Sea Coffin_2 Chapter 559: Chapter 351 Sea Coffin_2 Indeed, and the Ice Witch seems to only take female disciples¡­ Chen Qi also felt a stir of agitation in his heart. Strictly speaking, advancing to Saint through the method of the Ice Witch is filled with uncertainty. However, in the Witch Sea and White Tower Sea, there doesn¡¯t seem to be a more reliable method. At this moment, the groggy Fen came over, placing a hand on Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder: ¡°Don¡¯t worry¡­ Qi, with me here, my teacher will treat you just like she treats me.¡± Treat me the same way as she treats the Flower Witch¡­ Chen Qi gazed somewhat blankly ahead at the vast sea. ... The snow was getting heavier, and the temperature was dropping lower; they were nearing the Great Ice Glacier. According to the reports from the Disaster Messenger, the range of a Rank-A Crack is very likely to expand. Boom! Boom! Just then, a tremendous sound erupted from the Ice Demon Pirate Ship up ahead. ¡°What¡¯s happening!¡± In an instant, Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Perception sensed a ripple-like spiritual power. This spiritual power was exceptionally turbulent and bore some resemblance to his own. Lantern, blade¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with surprise. Someone with the same profession as me? In the distance, Palu raised his hand and shouted: ¡°We¡¯ve hit the wreckage of a ship! There are even frozen corpses on it!¡± ¡°Jin Li! Search the surrounding ten kilometers!¡± Palu¡¯s expression was stern; his years of experience told him that something had already set their sights on them. Yet, he was completely unable to pinpoint the direction, nor did he sense any spiritual power presence. Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s Jin Li extended her hand and pulled out a card from the satchel at her belly, tapped it lightly, and said: ¡°Spiritual Power Search.¡± The card vanished, turning into a massive spiritual power ripple in her hand, probing the surrounding sea. Three seconds later, Jin Li said solemnly: ¡°The first search is complete, within ten kilometers, there are no dangerous entities.¡± Palu clenched his fist and repeated: ¡°No danger, that is the greatest danger¡­¡± Logically speaking, the closer you are to a Rank-A Crack, the more terrifying monsters should appear. Chen Qi also noticed this. All the ferocious sea beasts around them seemed to have been wiped out. All of a sudden, a faint ripple approached their ship atop the vast sea. The moment the ripple touched the ship, Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Perception spread out. In that instant, he saw the flowing schools of fish, the layered ripples beneath the sea floor, and at the very bottom of the deep sea, a creature approaching closer to them, burning with blue flames! In the depths of the sea, this creature¡¯s Spirit Power Field was nearly imperceptible, just like a stone. However, it could not escape the Deep Sea Perception; the creature was very close, right against the bottom of the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s ship, extending its hand to target Palu ¡ª Chen Qi immediately said: ¡°It¡¯s under our ship!¡± Instantly, a bestial growl penetrated everyone¡¯s ears, sending chills down their spines. In a flash, the crew of the Ice Demon Pirate Group drew their weapons. ¡°Below¡­¡± Jin Li squeezed her fists, lowered her head, and stared in astonishment at the deck. In this world, is there really a monster that can elude both her and Palu¡¯s Spiritual Power Perception? Swoosh! Almost instantly, a figure burst through the deck! Immediately after, a deep blue flame shot out where the figure had passed! Those deep blue flames were like countless blades, continuously tearing through Jin Li¡¯s body! In an instant, Jin Li¡¯s heart was pierced, her entire being suffering a barrage of a thousand cuts, riddled with holes, as her torn flesh continuously squeezed out one after another bloodstained gold coin! The sound of two billion shell coins¡¯ worth of gold coins and gems raining down was distinctly crisp on the deck. The blood-soiled gold coins fell from the Ice Demon Pirate Ship, landing at Chen Qi¡¯s feet. Jin Li was instantly killed; her flesh turned into two billion shell coins, plus gems worth a billion shell coins. The great merchant, Jin Li, had a gold coin explosion! On the deck, the creature burning with blue flames stood behind Palu, placing its clawed hand on Palu¡¯s head and quietly said: ¡°Mysterious Merchant¡­¡± The Blue Beast picked up the bloodstained gold coin from above Palu¡¯s head and repeated: ¡°Mysterious Merchant, a weak profession with low combat strength, simply picking up the gold coins of the deceased and easily tracking down the spiritual power aura to complete the hunt.¡± ¡°That is¡­¡± Fen raised her head to look at the man behind Palu. The guy was two meters tall, draped in a layer of light blue clothing, looking completely like a blue statue, seemingly devoid of any emotional fluctuations. However, his face bore the appearance of a hunter well-seasoned by the elements, but the bright red blood at the corners of his mouth made him even more like a beast, a cold-blooded monster from the Deep Sea. But, more shocking than his appearance was his Spiritual Power Field! If Palu¡¯s Spiritual Power Field was like modeling clay, constantly kneadable, then the Spiritual Power Field of the monster behind Palu was like the ocean, not the turbulent waves of the sea, but the Deep Sea¡ªa thousand kilometers below! Cold, dark, with horizons that could not be gazed upon directly! In that instant, Fen felt an unprecedented Spiritual Pressure. She felt as if she were being crushed by a vast ocean, with endless waters pouring into her body! Just this immense Spiritual Pressure alone was enough to make her heartbeat accelerate, making it difficult to breathe! ¡°Blue Beast¡­¡± Chen Qi took a deep breath, grasping the long knife at his waist. The Blue Beast was a famously notorious humanoid BOSS in the Witch Sea. Unlike the Deep Sea Hunter, the Blue Beast did not die after being captured by the Navy, but lingered in the world. Over the long passage of time, its mind and reason had become fragmented. But even in its fragmented state, it still possessed Saint Level combat power, and could be considered one of the most terrifying existences in the Witch Sea during the mid-term, aside from the Deep Sea Titan. Moreover, Chen Qi could clearly feel that the opponent¡¯s Fourth Rank Legend profession was the same as his! ¡°Thousand Changer, adept at disguise, males like to change into females, females like to change into males, and at the same time, they rely on luck. When hunting a Thousand Changer, one must choose a good day.¡± The next second, the Blue Beast pressed down hard on the head of Palu that it was holding. A tremendous force, like two massive trains colliding, slammed into the top of Palu¡¯s head. Crack! In that instant, numerous cracks appeared on Palu¡¯s skull, and up sprouted a Judgment Blood Dice. The dice tumbled rapidly in the air, rolling a twenty! The moment twenty points were rolled, Palu swiftly lowered his head, broke free at high speed, and came in front of Chen Qi and Fen! Palu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looking towards the captain of the Ice Demon Pirate Ship, and said with a bitter smile: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, every time I die, a Judgment is made. Only when I roll a one, will I die¡­¡± Palu had an extremely special life-saving Skill, which would only fail within a Domain. If combined with his own Domain, as long as his luck wasn¡¯t too bad, he could easily withstand more than ten lethal attacks. After finishing speaking, Palu said sternly: ¡°We need to make a decision immediately! Fight, or flee?¡± The creature before them was beyond their imagination in terms of strength. If they were to flee, they would have to initiate a space jump immediately! The Blue Beast, having witnessed Palu¡¯s abilities, turned its flame-burning eyes towards Chen Qi and Fen. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Initially, it set its sights on Fen, growling lowly: ¡°Witch¡­ Witch¡­¡± Repeating these words over and over, its body became exceedingly cold. Finally, its gaze landed on the long knife at Chen Qi¡¯s waist, and the beast¡¯s eyes, with a hint of a smile, instantly froze! That was its lost weapon, the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking! And the clothing on its body belonged to its arch-enemy, the Deep Sea Hunter! Its precious weapon was so intimately associated with the Deep Sea Hunter¡¯s clothing! This was a humiliation to its weapon! In that instant, the Blue Beast, like a residual shadow, pulled out the Bone Blade from its waist, like a streak of Blue Fire, rushing towards Chen Qi. Residual Fire Slash! Just one meter away from Chen Qi, the Blue Beast suddenly drew its blade. And at the same time, Chen Qi drew his blade. Too slow, prey has no right to compete with a Hunter in speed¡­ A flash of fury passed through the Blue Beast¡¯s eyes, and it could already envision the scene of Chen Qi¡¯s intestines hitting the ground. Only 0.3 seconds needed¡ª 0.3¡ª 0.2¡ª 0.1¡ª 0.09¡ª 0.08¡ª With the blade in hand, the fire in the Blue Beast¡¯s eyes gradually waned, turning into surprise. No, its expression did not change; the whole being seemed to freeze, completely becoming an icy statue. Its eyeballs couldn¡¯t move; its entire body was stiff. Its body could not keep up with its thoughts. The entire world seemed to also take on a blue hue. In its mind, the Blue Beast repeated in terror: ¡°Ice Witch¡­ Skill¡­¡± COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 560: 352: Everyone Must Die Chapter 560: Chapter 352: Everyone Must Die On the Ghost Ship, Palu stood on the deck, his eyes shifting slightly, seeing the whole world tinged with a faint blue hue, noticing Chen Qi pressing his hat down with his right hand, holding a burning long blade in one hand, swinging upwards, creating a trail of bright Blue Fire that ripped through the air! The whole world seemed to hold its breath. Under the dark blue light, this scene looked like something from a movie, with a kind of strange, cool-toned texture! It was a Domain Skill, no wonder it¡¯s him, still maintaining his composure under such circumstances¡­ Palu truly admired him in his heart. But, were they too close to each other? The distance between the four of them was no more than three meters. On the Ghost Ship, a feeling of alarm rose in the calm heart of Chen Qi. Thankfully he reacted in time. It would be really dangerous to let the Blue Beast get close¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself leisurely. ... The Blue Beast in front of him was like a sculpture made of ice. However, even though its speed had slowed, its body still showed an extremely wild movement, visibly moving to the naked eye¡ª A Rift Slash that hadn¡¯t reached Lv3 was ultimately flawed. Chen Qi raised his head; the people on the Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s ship and the emotions in Little Crow¡¯s eyes had been completely overtaken by fear. Even if the Blue Beast, as a Saint, didn¡¯t have the strength of its heyday, its Spirit Power Field and abilities still towered above everyone present. However, Chen Qi did not believe they lacked the strength to fight the Blue Beast. As a well-known BOSS in Witch Sea, Chen Qi had a deep understanding of the Blue Beast, together with knowledge of its strengths and weaknesses. The Blue Beast had two particularly obvious weaknesses. First, its eyes were severely damaged; other senses such as hearing and skin sensitivity had also greatly declined during its long underwater life. It needed to use the ripples of the sea, or the ripples of Spiritual Power, to locate its prey. As long as one hid their Spirit Power Field and made no abrupt movements, they could avoid its tracking. Second, due to severe damage to its body and spirit, it would not use any Domain Skill unless cornered into a desperate situation. Besides these, it hardly has any weaknesses. As a humanoid BOSS, it could already be deemed a walking natural disaster on Witch Sea. Absolute speed, strength, its body long immune to all poisons, indifferent to all mental attacks, it could move freely in the sea. Also, its Fifth Rank Saint profession is the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s Storm Sea Monster, a role capable of significantly enhancing itself, creating large-scale marine disasters and manipulating fear. However, now that three legends have joined forces¡ªFen controlling the Blue Beast¡¯s movements, with him and Palu dealing damage¡ªthey could still counter the opponent. If their battle could attract the attention of some great sea monsters, paired with the support of the Nearshore Dominator, it was not impossible to severely wound the Blue Beast. Of course, the premise is that there must be enough injuries on the body of the Blue Beast! The thought flashed through his mind, and without any obstruction, Chen Qi didn¡¯t hesitate to launch an attack with the most rapid and ferocious Chopping at the neck of the Blue Beast¡ª A glint of light flashed, and blood sprayed from the neck of the Blue Beast. It froze in the air, a moment after spraying out¡­ The trail of the meteor blade fire left by the Chopping also stopped at its neck. Then came the eyes, the heart, the thighs¡­ Without any obstruction, Chen Qi poured out his most prominent bladework. In the blink of an eye, thousands of azure-blue lights, like myriad sparks, rested upon the body of the Blue Beast, like an exquisite sculpture! Three seconds later, Chen Qi finally sheathed his long blade. Click! The moment the long blade entered its sheath, the world¡¯s azure color also collapsed instantly, the surging seawater began to flow again, and the wind danced once more. ¡°Die!!!¡± A bestial roar echoed, covering the entire ocean! The long blade of the Blue Beast, swift as a racing train, shot towards Chen Qi¡¯s neck! However, Chen Qi lifted his head, his eyes looking down, quietly enjoying this spectacle. In that brief moment, the splattered blood and the blue firelight broke free from their frozen state! The unrevealed damage at the freezing point, in that moment, erupted like a volcano, all pouring forth! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! The Blue Beast was like a puppet nailed in the air, Meanwhile, Palu also threw a Curse Dice. Above the head of the Blue Beast, the twenty-sided dice completed its spin, and eventually, it landed on a high number! sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 20 points! Super Critical Hit! Damage quadrupled! Rift Slash, paired with the dice, made the body of the Blue Beast riddled with holes in an instant! Following the final cleaving strike, the Blue Beast was knocked to the sea¡¯s surface, and a large vertical scar was added to its body. Drip! Drip! Half a minute later, the bloodied Blue Beast finally regained its ability to move, standing on the sea, staggering a few steps like a wounded beast. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, sticking out his blood-drenched tongue: ¡°Fierce¡­ beast¡­ one that could fetch a high price¡­ a fierce beast¡­¡± The more fiercely a beast resists, the more unexpected the rewards after the hunt. Suddenly, he flicked his fingers lightly, and waves of water under his feet surged violently, revolving around him, forming a mighty sea vortex throne! The Blue Beast¡¯s current profession as Storm Sea Monster allows it to mix seawater with Spiritual Power to some extent, controlling the seawater. Additionally, it possesses a special A-grade Crack relic that can transform sea water of low power into the extremely dangerous Deep Blue Fire. Chapter 561 - 352 Everyone Must Die_2 The Blue Beast extended its hand, scooping up the Vortex Water Ball from the ocean floor. In its hand, the Vortex Water Ball took on the hues of an oil painting, transforming into scalding Vortex Fire. Beautiful, yet dangerous. "I am the monster of this great sea... soon... my hounds... will take care of you..." The Vortex Fire seemed eager to move. "Come on." Chen Qi was not afraid, but instead made a ''please'' gesture. "???" In the next second, bloody flowers bizarrely bloomed from the hand of the Blue Beast, the eerie blood flowers growing incessantly. Its strong arm withered away in an instant! Fen''s Magic Technique, though the Blue Beast had a strong Spirit Power Field protecting it, still could not prevent the extensive bleeding, allowing Fen to perform Life Stealing on the Blue Beast! Over these days, Fen''s Life Stealing wasn''t comparable to what it was in the era of the Dragon Tamer King. After all, she is the protagonist of Witch Sea! The Blue Beast''s right hand instantly softened, becoming weak and fragile. It lifted its head, its gaze first piercing through Fen, then through Palu, and finally settling on Chen Qi. It seemed determined to remember the three of them and to launch another attack, but in the end, it stopped. Its hound ''Swallowing Sea White Shark'' was resisting its control today more fiercely than ever before. It needed to conserve strength to emerge alive from an A-rank Crack... Under the Blue Beast''s feet, the whirlpool reappeared. The Blue Beast ceased its attack. Fen and Palu, as well as the other pirates, could only now calm down and look at the Blue Beast with amazement. This was their first time witnessing a Saint Level entity in Witch Sea in ten years! A Saint Level monster had appeared before them and launched an attack without hesitation! Just one strike was enough to instantly kill the big merchant Jin Li and force Palu to reveal his cards for survival! Luckily, they had Black Hunter and Witch, two experts, otherwise the outcome would have been unimaginable. Afterwards, the Blue Beast shifted its gaze from behind, turned around, and looked towards the direction of the Great Ice Glacier. Chen Qi was initially stunned, then decisively asked: "Blue Beast, are you planning to flee?" A glimmer of surprise finally appeared on the cold face of the Blue Beast. But more surprising to Chen Qi than the Blue Beast were the three people behind him and the crew of the Ice Demon Pirate Group! Were they able to taunt a creature of this level? Why isn''t the Blue Beast moving... Chen Qi sensed something was wrong, organized his language, and said again: "I''m just asking, how could the legendary Blue Beast possibly run away?" Black Hunter, he was still attacking! "..." A gentle breeze blew by, and without any outside force, the Blue Beast stood above the surging tide, as if it had turned into an ice sculpture once again. Theoretically, immune to psychic attacks, it had felt the long-lost mental pain. Palu took a deep breath and said in an extremely soft voice: "Don''t provoke him any further..." Fen pressed her trembling hand on Chen Qi''s shoulder. She wished she could use her hands, her feet to muzzle Chen Qi''s big mouth! Just like in the forums, indeed very easy to provoke... Chen Qi looked towards the cold silhouette of the Blue Beast. The Blue Beast took a step forward, and the waves beneath its feet parted, forming a Sea Ladder. "Do not enter the Sea Coffin; you won''t survive a week." The usually halting speech of the Blue Beast unexpectedly became fluent. Then, it walked into the Deep Sea, vanishing silently among the waves. On the ship, Palu watched this and secretly clicked his tongue: "Thank God, thank God he wasn''t enraged. Right now, I''m unable to activate D20 Domain again..." Palu couldn''t imagine defeating the Blue Beast in his mind. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even against Black Hunter''s powerful Rift Slash, the Blue Beast hadn''t shown the slightest sign of pain. Luckily, the Blue Beast clearly had a greater goal in mind and chose not to fight them to the death; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable! Perhaps today, the Ghost Ship and the Ice Demon Pirate Group, two tyrants of Witch Sea, would have been buried at sea! This is the humanoid monster mentioned by the teacher... Fen sighed deeply: "It''s just a pity that our current strength still..." At this moment, Chen Qi clapped his hands, quite regretfully: "Yeah, what a pity, we let him get away..." Chen Qi''s Deep Sea Perception could clearly sense that the Blue Beast had not yet fully recovered. Compared to the tidal-stirring beast of catastrophe from the forums, the current Blue Beast was still in its developmental phase. And with the bountiful resources of Grade A Cracks, after this rift, the power of the Blue Beast would grow even further. What a shame... Fen came over, stood on tiptoe, and touched her feverish forehead to Chen Qi''s. "???" What was Fen doing? Chen Qi''s face turned slightly red as Fen''s nose gently brushed against his. Would Fen normally get this close to him? Fen, feverish, sneezed and pinched Chen Qi''s cheek: "You have a fever, Qi, you''re talking nonsense. I''ll cook some medicine for you later." Fen''s mind seemed unclear... Chen Qi realized the severity of the situation. Palu pressed his hands together and turned his head back: "Black Hunter, you''re the craziest hunter I''ve ever seen, daring to taunt the Blue Beast openly. You should know it seeks revenge." "Please be careful, in the Grade A Crack, many creatures are easily provoked..." Years of adventuring had taught Palu one thing ¨C never taunt any creature, no matter what! "Is that so..." Chen Qi didn''t argue but closed his eyes, feeling the sensation from the slash he just made. That slash was unlike anything he had experienced in his practice. Cutting through the rifts of the world, moving at the point of stasis... Indeed, only true battle, a formidable enemy, is the best teacher! He could clearly feel that his understanding of the Rift Slash had significantly improved. Tonight, by using the last bit of the Hunter''s Fire, try to break through to Lv3 with the Rift Slash... Chen Qi thought silently. On the ship, Little Crow, who had been watching the battle for a long time, sat on the cold deck, huddled, and looked fearfully at the feverish Fen and the back of Chen Qi. Are these two people... getting along a bit too well? Why does it feel like the Chef is the one in charge, not the Black Hunter forced by the Witch... Whether in battle or other aspects, it is the Black Hunter leading. No way? Could it be that Qi joined the Witch voluntarily... Little Crow found it hard to believe. Then, Little Crow lifted her head: "Everyone, in one thousand meters, we will reach the Crack, the Sea Coffin..." "Hm?" Chen Qi turned his head back, surprised at Little Crow. How did she know? Little Crow held the Disaster Messenger Card in her hand and said in advance: "I can predict the arrival of disaster, as well as the outcome. What we are about to reach is called the Sea Coffin, a crack with a Deformation Level of 75%, Grade A, cup phase..." Chen Qi lowered his head and noticed the Disaster Messenger Card in Little Crow''s hands. She was assimilating the card; the Disaster Messenger could predict disasters and manipulate shadows, it''s a Light Shadow Phase Occupation Card with both survival and combat capabilities. Afterward, Chen Qi turned his head and looked forward. The sea ahead of them suddenly cracked open, forming a boundless rift¡ª The crack grew wider and wider and... With a creaking sound, the ocean in front of them tore open violently, revealing a vast and endless abyss. The once-bright sky was engulfed in boundless darkness instantaneously, with countless indescribable eyes hidden in the dark, thick and numerous. The Disaster Messenger''s divination probability soared! Little Crow took out a deck of cards and performed a divination at random. In a moment, she completed the divination, lifted her head, and said gravely: "According to the results of the divination, if we enter this crack, then all of us... will die." All of us will die... Chen Qi felt a chill in his heart, and everyone''s head throbbed with an unprecedented pain. In their minds, bloodied arms and drowning corpses cried and fretted, trying to drag them into the boundless sea! Amid the pain, they received a bright red spiritual prompt! [You have now entered the final resting place of the drowned corpses of the sea, Grade A Crack, the Sea Coffin.] Chapter 562 - 353: A-rank Crack, World Catastrophe, Sea Coffin! "Everyone, survive!" Palu crossed his arms, shouting loudly. This was the Ice Demon Pirate Group''s first time challenging and passing through an A-rank Crack! And attempt to go deeper into the Crack, to meet the Ice Witch! The glory and victory of the past ten years for the entire Ice Demon Pirate Group hinged on this journey through the Crack! Boom! The icy, bone-chilling seawater covered their bodies. On this expansive, tumultuous ocean, an ancient merchant ship was strenuously navigating through an unprecedentedly cold storm. The sky was a suffocating leaden gray, with thick clouds hanging low, almost tangible, rolling and roaring, heralding the overlapping and fusion of two worlds! Amidst this boundless howling, Chen Qi''s vision blandly flashed a crimson prompt! [Crack name: Sea Coffin Rank: A Description: In a once world, a princess of a fallen kingdom, in exchange for power, came to the Edge World, seeking boundless power from a Prophet. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moved by the princess''s tragic life, the Prophet gave her a small knife blade, with which the princess cut a fine crack into her world. The slight power of this fine crack allowed her to acquire the ability to freeze others, and with this power, she defeated a Fourth Rank Druid Chief with her Third Rank body! However, facing a Fifth Rank general who ruled the kingdom''s army and nobility, she had no means to fight. So, she took the blade again, cutting open the crack, and this time, her body ignited with Blue Fire, obtaining the power to delay time. With the power to delay time, she overcame the Fifth Rank general of the Warlord! However, soon, the Blade Empire''s army invaded, and a Demigod declared their destruction... The more power the princess sought, the more she repeated cutting the crack, until the crack, too, grew larger. For even greater power, she began forging more blades, attempting to let the entire kingdom''s warriors cut open the crack and grasp the solidifying power of the Ice Phase. Eventually, accompanying the rise of an empire, the death of a Demigod, and the appearance of an emperor, she sliced open the entire sky, cleaving a world crack! That day, the floods of the Edge World drowned everything. The world was broken into countless islands, and cold ruled over the entire world, turning into a sea of glaciers! In one night, the world collapsed. Once food died, it could not survive, the dazzling light in the sky contained deadly poison, and the seawater and cold eroded everything. Hunger, war, death! Whether it was the Steam Country built in the sky, empires seeking war, or the Forest Country with ten-thousand-meter-tall trees as walls, all were reduced to a corner of the sea. In the boundless cold, people cannibalized each other, all civilization destroyed at once. The only food left for humans was the sea beasts living at the bottom of the sea and the rotting, pus-filled fishes in the dark! Whether it was the proud Demigods who sat on thrones, ruled order, the Saints who ruled over several tribes, the Fourth Rank Transcendents who relished in pleasure, or the commoners who had nothing, all were buried in the boundless sea! Within one month, 99% of humanity died, and in an instant, the whole world became a vast Sea Coffin. Crack rank limit: None (We welcome everyone here, whether you are a destitute person, a Saint escaping Death''s pursuit, or a Demigod enjoying worldly glory, we welcome your arrival. Here, you will find your best coffin.) Crack population limit: None (We accommodate all the people in the world, and can also consume several worlds)] No population limit, an A-rank Crack with no rank limits... Amidst the storm, excitement flickered in Chen Qi''s eyes. From his time on the Black Whale Group''s pirate ship, he finally reached an A-rank Crack! If an E-rank Crack was a small piece of space, with a little exploration, one would reach its boundary. Then an A-rank Crack was a crumbling continent, a collapsing world. At the same time, the Extraordinary Resources of an A-rank Crack far exceeded ordinary people''s imaginations. If one could successfully contain an A-rank Crack, it would be enough to establish a huge family within a kingdom. The Magic Bullet family of the Moonstone City, for example, became the big-shot of Moonstone City by relying on a fragmented A-rank Crack. Of course, as an unrestricted crack, the Sea Coffin was almost impossible to contain. Chen Qi rubbed his hands, took a deep breath, feeling the icy cold wind. Saints, Angels, Demigods... These ranks, unreachable by ordinary Transcendents, these hidden ranks of ordinary times, not only required others'' guidance but also required access to A-rank or higher Cracks to potentially reach. Therefore, an A Crack was also called, by many Newbie players, the beginning of the game. However, in front of huge rewards, the difficulty of an A-rank Crack also far exceeded everyone''s imagination, especially an A-rank Crack with a Deformation Level higher than 50%. As a typical unrestricted Crack, among many A-rank Crack plates, the Sea Coffin was already of lower difficulty. Like the Crack Magic Net linked by An, if one lacked sufficient Spiritual Power, merely walking inside would result in death from Spiritual Pressure. Even so, for those unfamiliar with the rules, unable to unlock the Witch''s Coffin, it remained a terrifying hell. Chen Qi looked into the distance. The storm gradually dissipated, and their ship was now positioned in a brand-new Domain. In the sky, a dazzling white sun hung directly overhead. Chapter 563 - 353: A-rank Crack, World Catastrophe, Sea Coffin!_2 Wherever you looked, all you could see were immense glaciers and the vast ocean, with the temperature plummeting to a staggering negative thirty degrees¡ªakin to soaking in icy water. Everyone inevitably started a fire to keep warm. "Achoo!" Fen sneezed loudly, looking ahead, and muttered quietly: "This is where the teacher sleeps." S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Your teacher really knows how to pick a spot for a snooze." Chen Qi snarked, then continued to review the other hints for the A-Rank Sea Coffin. [Nature: Ice, Cup Clearing Conditions: Survive for over fifteen days. With every additional day survived, the reward doubles, up to 64 times. Special Clearing Conditions: Reach the sanctuary built within the Sea Coffin, the Witch''s Coffin, or other locations to find a hidden exit.] Just as expected, this was an apocalypse survival crack... Chen Qi thought to himself. The longer you survive, the higher the reward. After fifteen days, with every additional day of survival, the rewards could double! By the twentieth day, you could achieve an A-Rank evaluation for the crack. It sounds tempting, but in reality, it''s a potential trap. Once you survive past fifteen days, you immediately gain an ''Attract Sea Beast'' BUFF, and with each passing day, a growing number of monsters will attack you! By the twentieth day, you''ll face over a hundred Legendary Rank monsters every day, among them various mechanically enhanced beasts and Fifth Rank Saint-level monsters! Without Saint-level strength, aspiring to obtain an A-Rank evaluation for an A-Rank crack is simply courting death. "I''m so hungry..." At that moment, Mechanic Bree hugged her body tightly, pulling an apple out of her pocket. "Don''t eat anything cold!" Chen Qi warned sternly. "Huh?" Bree looked down at the apple in her hand. Under the influence of the cold, the apple in Bree''s hand instantly solidified, turning into an ice sculpture, some kind of special toxic Transcendent poison. "Any food dead for an hour, just one bite, and you''ll die." As a transmigrator, the Sea Coffin was the A-Rank crack he was most familiar with in the Witch Sea. Chen Qi explained, then took out all the food from his backpack card and threw it away. In the Sea Coffin, all edible food would rapidly mutate, thus becoming impossible to eat normally. Furthermore, the coldness of this world quickly drains a person''s physical strength by a percentage. Even a Saint of the Cup Phase, as long as they have flesh and blood, will unavoidably feel hunger, unending hunger! The normal vegetation of this world was long extinct. Thus, as the background of the Sea Coffin narrated, in this world, the Sea Beasts and food covered in rotting pus blisters are the only sources of sustenance. Even with ample preparation, one can easily starve to death. This is why the Sea Coffin, compared to other cracks, has such a high level of difficulty. However, in this sea, aside from ''full-body mechanization,'' ''photosynthesis,'' ''asceticism,'' ''eating stones technique,'' and other such rare personal unorthodox Skills, there are two particularly useful Skills. First, the trade provided by Legendary Rank Merchants. Trading is a Universal Skill that is possessed by nearly every Fourth Rank Merchant by profession, according to Fourth Rank Merchants can open shops and trade necessary food with soul currency through them. Unfortunately, most Fourth Rank Merchants can''t specify a store brimming with food, and they must also ensure that the exchanged food is ''fresh.'' Like Jin Li, as a Mysterious Merchant, what refreshes in her store are all sorts of strange items, their uses unknown. If it''s a team operation, the most powerful support profession in this Sea Coffin would be the Pet Beast Merchants of the Cup Heart Phase, who can trade for delicious little roast pigs through their stores and cook suckling pigs during this glacial era. Of course, most Beast Tamers, who prefer training their Pet Beasts, refuse to join this crack and have even established specialized Pig Protection Guilds in the game. Second is the Universal Divine Skill¡ª Fishing! In this frigid world, [Crack Deformation Level: 75% (High deformation rate, this crack is much more dangerous than you can imagine. Its essence is another truly existing vast world, be very careful!) Current Number of Players: 641 Inspiration Revelation: You see a half-white, half-blue-haired girl''s corpse lying in an unfathomable coffin, opening her icy eyes and slowly opening her mouth, licking her tongue. You know, she''s hungry. Inspiration Revelation (Special): You see the dark sails of the Black Whale ship drifting in the sea. Inspiration Revelation (Special, Lamp Phase): In an obscure premonition, you see yourself alone, frantically pursued by a monster burning with blue flames!] This... Chen Qi couldn''t help but clench his fists. These three Inspiration Revelations all far exceeded his expectations. Among them, the first Inspiration Revelation very well might be referring to their main objective this trip, the Ice Witch inside the Witch''s Coffin! Could it be that the Ice Witch wants to eat me? Impossible, impossible! Chen Qi pondered more carefully. It must be due to the Ice Witch being too hungry after a long slumber. With Fen present, the likelihood of being hunted as food by the Ice Witch was very low. Second is the indication of the Black Whale sails. It seems that the Black Whale Group has already reached the Sea Coffin and begun their operations. Within this crack, they have special hints that allow checking on the surviving ''humans'' at any time. 641 people, this number doesn''t include the various strange entities of this world, but rather refers specifically to the adventurers who recently entered the crack. Therefore, the number of members from the Black Whale Group who are part of this crack should be around 600 people. Chapter 564 - 353: A-rank Crack, World Catastrophe, Sea Coffin!_3 Among them, there are about one hundred people with battle strength, the others are very likely to be pirate food. In this Crack, there is also this vile practice of carrying a large number of pet beasts, with humans as backup food. In the Sea Coffin, non-intelligent ordinary pet beasts are extremely prone to mutations during the night! However, creatures with higher intelligence like the Water Elf are much less likely to mutate, which is why Chen Qi didn''t bring the Nearshore Dominator, only the Water Elf. Therefore, choosing some intelligent creatures as food is a very common villainous practice. Chen Qi''s eyes suddenly brightened. He saw the number of 641 people in front of him quickly drop to 611! This meant that the Black Whale Group''s warship was likely to have encountered a monster in the Sea Coffin, and in an instant, thirty people were wiped out! The speed of the drop was unimaginable. It seemed like the Black Whale Group had encountered a massive sea calamity. The third inspiration was the inspiration of the Blue Beast... I will be chased by the Blue Beast alone! Chased by a Fifth Rank monster! Chen Qi imagined the scene and felt somewhat hairy inside. Under normal circumstances, with his experience, Fishing Skill, and Deep Sea Affinity, as long as he doesn''t deliberately court death, surviving for fifteen days is not difficult. The Blue Beast... Chen Qi carefully recalled. Because of his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking, the Ember Touch! It seemed he was already marked by the Blue Beast! Handling some sea monsters and snow beasts was within his experience, but facing a Fifth Rank ferocious beast with no low intelligence was much more troublesome. "I''m so hungry, so hungry..." Fen hugged himself, shivering, and said, Fen''s trembling voice interrupted his train of thought. Chen Qi turned his head and saw Fen looking at his neck with a famished expression. Including Palu, because of the Blue Beast''s attack, the lambs they prepared in advance were more than half gone. The existing food couldn''t even sustain them for a day''s consumption. Everyone''s physical strength, in this world, was rapidly depleting! After saying this, Fen took out the Witch Relics and said: "I can feel that the teacher''s location is deep within this Ice Sea, at least a five-day journey away." Five days, meaning ten days to and fro. And that''s assuming there are no accidents along the way, no encounters with the Black Whale Group, no encounters with the Blue Beast. Little Crow lit a bonfire and said: "According to inspiration, the number of people in this Crack has decreased by another thirty." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Another thirty people died! "Ah!" Despair flashed in Little Crow''s eyes. And it was still daytime! Bree, devoured by hunger and cold, couldn''t help but utter a disheartening remark: "We might starve to death before we reach the Witch''s Coffin and clash with the Black Whale Group." People''s arrival at the Rank A Crack didn''t bring the excitement they imagined; instead, they were eroded by the cold of this world in an instant! Coupled with the recent hit from the Blue Beast, everyone''s morale plummeted to an all-time low. Perhaps, it''s time for me to make a move... As Chen Qi watched the dejected crowd, he rubbed his nose: "I''ll fish for everyone first, to prepare some backup food for the journey." Fishing is the most useful Skill for procuring food in this world! And his Fishing Skill is passed down from the Deep Sea Hunter himself! Under everyone''s expectant gaze, Chen Qi got off the ship, walked onto the glacier, picked up the fishing rod, and began to fish. Soon enough, his fishing rod twitched slightly. Bite! Indeed, Fishing is a good skill. Chen Qi thought to himself, as he gently pulled up the fishing rod. This weight, it''s a big fish! Soon after, as the fish bit, the entire glacier where he was began to tremble. Chapter 565 - 354: The Seriously Ill Witch The ground trembled slightly, and a nearly ten-meter-tall figure broke through the sea surface. What did Chen Qi catch? He was surprised to find that what he''d fished up seemed not to be a fish. This wouldn''t count as the Air Force... Chen Qi looked at the gigantic monster in the Ice Sea before him. It was made up of huge blocks of cold, blue ice, lacking a mouth and ears, with incredibly thick limbs. In the middle of its chest was a red gemstone eye! The bright red eye swept over everyone present. Chen Qi reeled in his fishing rod, slung it over his shoulder, and gave himself a thumbs-up: "Caught it." Boom! The surrounding glaciers shook violently as the giant monster stepped onto the ground. Its massive figure, like a city wall, towered over everyone. The Sea Coffin was home to a myriad of monster species, and both Palu and Fen lacked knowledge about this one. Is this thing edible? Chen Qi couldn''t recall the species of the monster at the moment but remained calm without showing any extra emotion. "Ice Eye Giant..." Little Crow whispered the name of the monster. Huh? Chen Qi turned his head, slightly startled - this was a monster unknown to both Palu and him. In the next instant, Chen Qi turned his head and ran his index finger along the blade to ignite his sword before fiercely striking. Black Wave Slash! Boom! As he slashed down, the azure flames blazed instantly, cutting through the huge Ice Eye Giant as if by the most powerful chainsaw! At the same time, Palu, like a gunslinger from the old West, quickly drew his gun and fired a lucky bullet that struck upon the Ice Eye Giant''s gemstone eye, causing a huge circular ripple! Boom! A loud noise resounded, and visible cracks formed in the glacier beneath their feet. However, the colossal Ice Eye Giant seemed unfazed, continuing its heavy charge towards the two of them. Not even a scratch appeared on its surface! This was a combined strike from two Legends. This is the small fry in a Rank A Crack... tough as real flesh... Chen Qi lit the Day Lantern at his waist. At this moment, Little Crow spoke softly: "Contrary to intuition, the Ice Eye Giant isn''t afraid of flames." "Its shell is formed from deep-sea ice stones, able to absorb Spiritual Power, weakening the impact of spiritual attacks, and is extremely hard, serving as material for forging High Rank Taboo Weapons." Finally, Little Crow softly added: "Its weakness is in its butt, puncture its butt." After saying this, Little Crow gestured with a scalpel in the air, poking at Chen Qi''s butt. Butt? Chen Qi turned his head, doubtful of his own hearing. Why did Little Crow know so much about the monsters in the Sea Coffin? Chen Qi warily slid across the ice and reached the back of the Ice Eye Giant. Indeed, there was a tiny crack in the hard stone-like part. So it really has this weakness... Chen Qi turned sharply, then stepped on the Ice Eye Giant''s foot and hacked down fiercely. Among the deafening sound of shattering, the Ice Eye Giant''s butt was torn open and shattered by the blade! Fire blazed and melted into a huge crack. This casual, ordinary strike caused the Ice Eye Giant to emit a loud crack, and soon after, it collapsed to the ground with a thud. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So it really was the weakness... Chen Qi sheathed his long sword at his waist, looking puzzledly at Little Crow. Little Crow raised her head, her rose-colored eyes firmly on Chen Qi, clutching the Catastrophe Messenger Card at her waist. "Within this card, information on nearly 99% of the monsters in the Witch Sea, knowledge of disasters..." "I had read about this monster in books before." The Catastrophe Messenger Card indeed grants such knowledge... The worth of this card, truly valuable... Chen Qi nodded slightly. The promotion task for a Disaster Messenger is to witness a disaster capable of destroying several cities with their own eyes and bear witness to its arrival. Chen Qi wondered if the A Rank Crack''s disasters would qualify... If Little Crow was lucky, perhaps in the Rank A Crack, she could witness the birth of a new Legend! Disaster Messenger... thought Chen Qi; if he didn''t have the Deep Sea Hunter''s Occupation Card, he might have chosen the profession of Light Shadow Phase. The defining feature of the Disaster Messenger was the ability to manipulate shadows and use them to simulate common natural disasters. A Fourth Rank profession combining crowd control abilities and tendencies towards the assassin. In time, with the Banshee Potion and the ability to manipulate shadows and foresee disasters, Little Crow could surpass him in ultimate fighting strength. Little Crow stood up and searched within the wreckage of the Ice Eye Giant: "Ice Eye Giant is essentially a mass made up of parasitic crabs..." Having said this, she found a weak spot and, with her reddened small hands, abruptly dismembered the Ice Eye Giant! "Crabs?" Chen Qi was taken aback. As Little Crow made a light cut, fifteen one-meter-tall blue crabs fell from within the immense body of the Ice Eye Giant. The crabs huddled together, shivering. These are the creatures piloting the Mecha... Chen Qi surveyed the crabs. Just from their thick, muscular legs, it was evident that these crabs were exceptionally delicious! Little Crow added: "After removing the toxins, they can be eaten." Soon after, everyone lit a campfire and cooked the Ice Crabs into a fragrant, sizzling braised crab pot. At the same time, the materials dropped by the Ice Eye Giant were also listed. Chapter 566 - 354 The Seriously Ill Witch_2 Among them, Deep Sea Ice Stones are A-Grade Rift materials used for making ships and armor. Besides that, there are gems on the top of the Ice Eye Giant''s head and small sapphires inside its body. Chen Qi placed the ruby under sunlight to examine it. [Deep Red Ice Stone: Nature: Ice Description: Gems that have absorbed spiritual power from the deep parts of the Sea Coffin, when taken during Ice Phase skill practice, can enhance the comprehension of the Ice Phase.] Enhancing the comprehension of Ice Phase is just perfect, it can be used when practicing the Rift Slash... Chen Qi accepted the gem; it was a good find. The loot from the Ice Eye Giant was stronger than he had imagined. "Here you go, everyone!" Fen sat on a frozen Water Elf and handed out two maps, one each to Palu and Chen Qi. "What are these?" Palu asked in confusion. Fen said quietly: "Maps my teacher once gave me, I''ve just redrawn one." Chen Qi, while gnawing on a crab leg, checked the map and recalled the various details of the Witch''s Coffin. The location of the Witch''s Coffin was at the center of the map, while their location was at the edge. Along the way, many dangerous zones were marked. Among them, there were some Saint level monsters. To reach the Witch''s Coffin, there seemed to be two routes. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The first, land forward. As long as one follows the ice glaciers, making a long journey even without a ship, they could eventually reach the Witch''s Coffin. However, this route requires crossing a 8000 meters high Big Snow Mountain, on top of which roams a Fifth Rank Blizzard Dragon, extremely dangerous. Midway, one could also encounter a dilapidated large wooden house; within it, monsters won''t launch attacks, serving as a safe house. Besides, large quantities of Ice Watermelon worms also make a good food replenishment spot. Blizzard Dragon, safe house, Ice Watermelon worms... Palu looked towards the first route, somewhat tempted. Their ship was severely damaged, going by land was undoubtedly a good option. The second route, directly crossing the Ice Sea, but en route, they must pass through a ''Merchant Coffin'', and plenty of extremely dangerous symbols were marked on this coffin! Each merchant in this coffin is exceedingly dangerous. Besides, midway there aren''t evident safe food replenishment spots, all they can rely on is Chen Qi''s fishing! However, just now when Chen Qi casually fished, he caught a giant! Had it not been for Little Crow''s knowledge, they would have faced a tough battle. Chen Qi stroked his chin: "I plan to travel by sea, my fishing skill can definitely catch something on the sea, and can easily replenish food." Are you sure it''s for replenishing food? Palu suppressed his desire to retort: "We plan to travel along the Great Ice Glacier, and on the Big Snow Mountain, there are Saint level dragon eggs. We have signed a contract with a merchant from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, if we can get the dragon eggs, we can choose a Taboo Weapon forged from A-Grade rift material." "..." Chen Qi thought and fell into contemplation. Currently, there seemed to be some differences in their choice of routes. However, under normal circumstances, it''s best they split up. His Deep Sea Affinity can only ensure his safety, but not the safety of his teammates. If it were only Fen, Little Crow, he could protect them. But when the teammates are an entire team, his Deep Sea Affinity couldn''t guarantee everyone''s safety. Here, each Sea Beast could potentially be of Black Light Dragon level. Currently, it seems that splitting into two groups might be the right choice. Chen Qi took another bite of the crab leg: "I plan to head to the Merchant Coffin and sell some things." Selling things? That''s close to the sea! Palu closed his eyes In these days, he could guess Chen Qi''s abilities. Chen Qi was able to give a severe blow to the Dragon Tamer King under the Deep Sea at Third Rank! This meant he possessed a special ability or relic enabling him to stay active at the bottom of the sea and avoid being attacked by sea creatures. Clearly, Chen Qi''s protective capability was limited. From a rational perspective, their splitting up to take different routes was a wiser choice. But if they split up, their combat power would be greatly reduced. Given the current situation, the legendary Blue Beast''s chosen route is also very likely to be the sea! The consequences of their reunion are unthinkable! "If I''m not around, Hunter and Witch running into the Blue Beast again..." Palu couldn''t help but remind him: "Qi, the Blue Beast might also be in the sea..." Together, the three of them have the power to contend with the Blue Beast! Even slight carelessness, Black Hunter and Witch might become corpses in the sea. Chen Qi deeply inhaled: "Don''t worry, I''m confident on the sea, the Blue Beast dares not approach us easily." The danger level of the Ice Sea in the Sea Coffin far exceeds that of the Witch Sea. Even a Fifth Rank Blue Beast, in the Sea Coffin of the Witch Sea, must hide its Spiritual Power obediently! Palu flashed a hint of worry in his eyes, but in the end, he nodded. This is an A-grade Rift, the Great Sea Coffin; there simply is no correct choice. The land route is more steady, while the sea route is more dangerous, but the journey is shorter. If they could reach the Witch''s Coffin before the Black Whale Group, and awaken the Ice Witch... Once the Ice Witch is resurrected, even the Blue Beast could not contend with her. "Every three hours, contact me using the radio machine..." Palu stood up, beginning to pack his luggage. Every extra second spent here is a burden on survival. After discussing, they rested for a moment, then split into two groups, heading towards the Witch''s Coffin. The Ghost Ship quickly set sail again, advancing into the depths of the sea. The cold waves slowly washed over the ship. During the journey, Chen Qi stayed by the ship''s rail, observing the sea''s conditions. Meanwhile, Fen was working on her potions. In the Sea Coffin, her potions also underwent some changes. About five hours later, night fell, and the temperature shockingly dropped to 60 degrees below zero. Even the strong Water Elf One, at this temperature, completely transformed into Ice Elf No.1. Chen Qi lit the Day Lantern and simultaneously used the Fire Casting Skill and Holy Light Skill to maintain the Ghost Ship''s temperature. "Ha, ha, ha, ha..." Little Crow leaned on the bonfire on the deck, almost putting her painfully cold hands over the fire. And Fen kneeled beside the bonfire, her bare hands out in the cold, fingertips already frozen red. Even some parts of her skin, from long exposure to the cold, had turned a light blue-purple. Fen weakly asked: "Qi, how long has it been¡­" "Five hours." Chen Qi said calmly. Five hours... Fen silently repeated the timeframe, then silently put her hands into the fire. "Fen..." Chen Qi furrowed his brows. Due to the prior injuries from battling the Dragon Tamer King, Fen was exceedingly weak now. ... Little Crow, holding the shivering Water Elf No.5, looked at Fen. On Fen''s collarbone, the bright red Blood Flower Disease painfully twisted, cutting one mark after another into her body. Drip-drop! Drip-drop! Blood fell onto the deck, quickly solidifying. Despite her injuries, the witch was still as beautiful as ever; Blood Flower Disease, this is indeed a rare case! Blood Flower Disease can drastically worsen due to other diseases. The study of Blood Flower Disease should be publishable in the Shell Country Royal University journal... Little Crow hugged her body and said in a low voice: "Miss Witch, may I study your Blood Flower Disease?" "???" Fen looked dazedly at Little Crow in front of her. ... Crap, spending too long in the research institute, my whole way of speaking... Little Crow''s lips quivered. She had been a pirate too long, indulged in the persona of a mad doctor for too long, and at this moment, she could no longer correct it. No, to be precise, in some ways, she really was a mad doctor. Little Crow murmured: "My meaning is¡­ do you need medical help?" Fen clutched her body, her face blushing deeply, and nodded, subjecting herself to Little Crow''s dissection. Little Crow picked up a scalpel, preparing to remove Fen''s Blood Flower. However, the moment Little Crow touched her, Fen instinctively headbutted Little Crow! Ouch... Little Crow touched her sore forehead: "Don''t worry, Miss Witch, we are very safe now." ... Chen Qi pricked up his ears: "Little Crow, don''t talk just now." "What happened?" Little Crow gave a bitter smile. The cold, the boundless cold, Chen Qi vigilantly looked around. Under this extreme cold, he heard a collision sound. Chen Qi picked up the lantern from his waist, looking into the distance. Ahead of them, he saw coffins filled with fresh flowers passing by like small boats. And in the distant mist, a twisted creature with tentacles gave them a slight smile. Chapter 567 - 355 Tentacle Witch "Buying a boat, buying a boat..." A soft whisper, like the sound of a bell, echoed over the pitch-black sea. In the dark, the surroundings began to change, the seawater turning from deep blue to a gloomy gray-blue, a piercing cold completely enveloped their Ghost Ship! "Buying a boat..." Little Crow silently repeated, her arms instantly covered with fine ice crystals. With the appearance of ghostly monsters in the distance, the temperature around plummeted, and even the breath felt the air condense into ice crystals! Memories related to disaster surged in Little Crow''s mind. She immediately thought of the legend of the Witch Sea - the Deep Sea Merchant! A shell-like aberrant humanoid monster! In the era before the Crack Tide, it was the nightmare of countless merchants and fishermen! Of course, the ghostly monster before her was far stronger than the Deep Sea Merchant! After stabilizing the seriously ill Fen, Little Crow whispered: "Ghost Merchant, a mysterious natural disaster on the sea, they feed on soul currency, inside the Sea Coffin, even distinguished heroic figures are merely currency in their trades..." Little Crow lowered her head. Only to see, in that boat laden with flowers, lay white skeletons holding all kinds of precious treasures in their hands! The Black Blood Empire''s Fire Anger longsword, the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom''s Red Dragon Love Potion, the White Tower Federation''s Great Mage''s Book... Just from the faint transcendent aura emitted by these bones, one could tell that each of the dead on this ship was at least a Fourth-tier Transcendent! This meant that it was a terrifying monster that could annihilate their ship! Damn it, I always encounter trouble... Little Crow raised her head, whispering: "Run!" Little Crow looked up, and in the next second, something entwined her foot. "Miss, buying a boat?" The moment the words fell, a slippery ghostly tentacle passed around Little Crow''s waist, then like a snake, entwined around her neck. Little Crow turned her head in horror. There was a gentle girl with tentacled hair, wearing a thin long gown who had come by her side, her mouth full of sharp teeth nearing her ear. A light fragrance mixed with the smell of the sea... Little Crow clenched her teeth. Just from its appearance alone, the monster even had a bit of the aura of a witch. In the Sea Coffin, to lure humans into traps, the Deep Sea Merchants mimic human-liked voices and appearances! But undoubtedly, no matter how beautiful, it couldn''t hide that the other party was a monster in nature! The tentacle monster breathed by Little Crow''s ear: "Buying a boat?" After three seconds of silence, Little Crow honestly said: "No." "..." The moment the words fell, the tiny crack on the opponent''s chest slowly widened into the huge mouth of a worm, viciously biting towards Little Crow''s arm! Until a firm voice broke the silence in the air. Unknowingly, Chen Qi had already stood behind Little Crow. "Get me the best boat!" After speaking, he, as if picking up a naughty cat, forcefully pulled the Tentacle Merchant and those ghostly tentacles off Little Crow. Finally encountering a mysterious high-ranking figure, although it''s not a safe fellow... Chen Qi held the petite being in his hand, a faint smile curling up at the corner of his mouth. The Tentacle Merchant, also known by players as the Gluttonous Witch or Tentacle Witch due to its resemblance to the Ice Witch, is one of the most dangerous Deep Sea Merchants in the Sea Coffin. Although only around one and a half meters tall, its power was enough to rival the Deep Sea Titan, and once it went crazy, it became a maddening destructive force in the sea! In the future, this monster would emerge from a crack in the Sea Coffin and reach the real world, bringing a bit of its gluttonous shock to the many warships of the Witch Sea! Also, although extremely dangerous, due to its good appearance resembling tentacle binding of its enemies. Thus, among players, its popularity was extremely high, even surpassing the Book Saint of the Tower of Books. Indeed, many players provoked it in the Witch Sea just to be killed by the Tentacle Merchant''s binding. A monstrous monster, but not untradable or unusable. Like the Deep Sea Merchants, this kind of monster fears light. Chen Qi recalled the specific details of the monster in his hand. As a Grade A Crack encounter, it held many items difficult to obtain in the real world. Whether it was Fourth-tier profession cards, Domain Skill cards, or unimaginably powerful warships. In the Crack, many high-ranking monsters must maintain their nature principles. The nature of the Tentacle Merchant, having digested a special Occupation Card belonging to the Shell-kind monster, would instinctively follow the ''Merchant'' principle of the Shell''s Principle, not easy attacking travelers through plunder. Exchange of goods, a cast-iron rule that the Tentacle Merchant must follow. But the Tentacle Merchant would constantly tempt ''clients'' to buy its items. Once a client couldn''t pay the corresponding money, it would use the ''client''s life'' to pay off the debt! Creak! Creak! "Customer, do you want to buy the best boat~" The moment Chen Qi''s words fell, the Tentacle Merchant he held twisted its slender neck, its mouth full of sharp teeth splitting open. Despite having two rows of sharp teeth, the witch-like appearance and the graceful persona still inevitably evoked a strange protective desire. It''s the charm of a Sea Demon... Chen Qi''s face reddened, maintaining his composure. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 568 - 355 Tentacle Witch_2 Merely a charm! His spirit resistance was so high, he could easily withstand charm skills! The tentacle merchant happily shook its tentacle hair, with extremely dangerous light flashing in its eyes. Just now, this human had agreed to buy its goods! That look in its eyes, one of hostility, the Deep Sea Affinity has failed... Chen Qi felt a sudden shock. That is to say, this deep sea monster, at its core, is just like the Deep Sea Merchant, plunged into madness, worshipping some ancient beings... This monster, just like the Deep Sea Merchant, seems to be immune to his Deep Sea Affinity. Chen Qi didn''t refuse, and agreed: "Yes, my ship needs modification, I need new engines, and if possible, I''m also planning to buy some new things..." Ever since the end of the Dragon Tamer King battle, the Ghost Fire Engine on his ship had been severely damaged. Regular engines simply couldn''t sustain the continuous use of Space Jump. Chen Qi faintly remembered that besides the Fourth Rank Occupation Card Sea Merchant, various legendary engines, Domain knowledge, could all be purchased from the Tentacle Merchant. Among those, perhaps there was knowledge that could help break through the bottleneck of Rift Slash. After he finished speaking, Chen Qi added: "I have quite a lot of ''currency'', enough to buy things." Money! Money! Money! The small tentacle merchant writhed madly in Chen Qi''s hands like a little fish, then excitedly said: "The ship, the ship is at my home, I''ll take you to my shop!" After saying that, it swiftly broke free, jumped into its little boat, and raised the sail. Then, it took out a whistle the size of a finger and blew it. Boom! Boom! Huge winds rose, and the waves began to surge. The whistle of the wind and the waves, they''re all good stuff... Chen Qi felt particularly moved. Its neighboring countless boats loaded with fresh flowers followed the tentacle merchant, sailing on the dark sea. Chen Qi steered his ship, following behind the tentacle merchant. At this moment, Little Crow came back to her senses from her panic. Little Crow stood up, bit her thumb, and asked: "Qi, are we already dead...?" Just now, Chen Qi had already agreed to the ''purchase of a ship'', if he couldn''t pay this price, he would be bound by the tentacle merchant until death. And that was an unspeakable astronomical price! In the Crack, monsters don''t believe in ''shell coins'', they only trust ''Transcendent currency''. In hazy memory, the experience of the Catastrophe Messenger told her that unless one possessed the power of a Fifth Rank Saint, or was herself a Legendary shell-blooded merchant, it was possible to complete this transaction! However, facing the Tentacle Merchant, Little Crow racked her brains and couldn''t think of any other way to handle it. If they refused, this monster would not hesitate to destroy their ship! With the current state of the ship, she and the Flower Witch would die miserably in this cold sea! Perhaps, the Sea-battle-proficient Chen Qi still had a slim chance of survival. Qi agreed to the tentacle merchant''s request for us. For us, for me... Little Crow clutched the lantern in her hand, feeling inexplicably guilty. Chen Qi''s help to her now far exceeded the help she had given him at the beginning. Little Crow''s principle was never to owe others, yet now, with her power, she couldn''t imagine how she would repay this kindness. To offer herself... No, does a Third Rank Transcendent really have value in the eyes of a legend... Little Crow bit her lip, shook her head, and inexplicably a hint of sadness crossed her expression. Her gaze seemed to return to that afternoon when she failed to gain admission to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom Medical College. We''re already dead? Chen Qi looked at Little Crow with confusion. Chen Qi patted her shoulder and said: "It''s okay." Little Crow''s face reddened, she said in a low voice: "That tentacle monster, the way it looks at you like a starving beast, it''s going to eat you, isn''t it?" Hmm? The way it looks at me? Chen Qi turned back and looked at the ship. In between, through the hazy fog, the tentacle merchant stared motionless at him, its tentacles contorted, panting heavily! In forums, tentacle merchants liked to take the lives of ''humans'', offer them to the Sea Coffin''s Evil God, in exchange for food. Therefore, in its eyes, humans equal food. But isn''t that gaze a little too hungry? For a while, Chen Qi too couldn''t guess the ''Tentacle Merchant''s'' purpose. As long as there''s money, there won''t be an attack... Chen Qi stroked his chin. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although he didn''t have too much Transcendent currency now, he had plenty of skills to make money. Moreover, relying on the Day Lantern, even if the Tentacle Merchant launched a direct attack, Chen Qi would not be able to defeat it, but he still had the ability to protect himself. However, it would be troublesome for Fen and Little Crow. Hopefully, nothing serious happens... Chen Qi silently prayed while holding the lantern. In a moment, the Tentacle Merchant turned its head back, its slimy tentacles tightly embracing itself! The moment it turned its head, the Tentacle Merchant''s heart began to race wildly! Thump! Thump! Thump! Then, its face turned red, unable to help but gasp for air. In terms of strength, it was clearly just a small fry, but its own spirit was emitting a special scent that made it feel a strange sensation! As a Mutant that lost human nature from long-term contact with the Deep Sea and selling things in the Merchant Coffin, it hadn''t experienced this kind of pleasure for a long time! This was the first time it had encountered such an ''aromatic'' small fry! And the first time since its birth! It felt an unprecedented desire upon encountering Chen Qi! Excitement, joy, thirst, appetite! This feeling was indescribable, like a starving man under the charm of a Dancing Girl from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! If not for the Transcendent''s ''Shell''s Principle'', it would have tied up Chen Qi on the spot! However, as a special existence, it must abide by the Shell''s Principle! No, no! The Tentacle Merchant bit its tentacle, whispering excitedly: "I must buy him, to have him stay with me in the Deep Sea Coffin forever doing business..." "An eternity that not even a Witch can interfere with..." "Eternity..." ... Two days of sailing later. Under the bone-chilling wind, Chen Qi''s ship followed the many small merchant ships of the Tentacle Witch, moving forward. The closer to the Witch''s Coffin, the heavier the fog became, and the colder it got. In legend, the nature of the Witch''s Coffin is an extremely cold place where time flows slowly. It is said that as long as one lies in a coffin there, time would stand still forever. Youth preserved, time halted. This ''halted time'' could even deceive the Grim Reaper of this world. Therefore, in order to ''hibernate'', countless nobles and adventurers have crossed miles to madly search for the Sea Coffin. Once we leave this Crack, I wonder how many adventurers we''ll see... Chen Qi thought to himself. The Sea Coffin was the highest A-Rank Crack in the early days of the Witch Sea and also one of the sparks that ignited the wars among nations. Chen Qi looked forward. A massive ice fog covered everything, the daylight as if vanished, the entire world enveloped in great cold. Turning back, Chen Qi looked at the weakened Fen. Fen sat beside the campfire, holding Water Elf No.2, extremely feeble. On the first day, Fen could still speak normally, sharing some interesting stories of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom with them. By the second day, Fen had become like an ice sculpture, silent for a long time. And Little Crow, as a Drug Test Subject, via injecting dangerous Self-burning Potion, managed to perfectly balance with the cold without too much trouble. "How much longer? Little Tentacle Witch..." Chen Qi called out loudly. In the fog, the Tentacle Merchant snapped its fingers: "We''ve arrived, customer." With the snap of its fingers, a lighthouse lit up in the thick fog. The wind gently brushed through hair... Chen Qi looked up, incredulously staring at the magnificent view before him. It was an abandoned harbor city forgotten by the years, standing alone between the sea and the mist, with a tower at its center reaching five hundred meters tall. Even situated in a desolate Crack, it couldn''t hide the city''s once thriving past. However, this prosperous city no longer had ''residents'', replaced instead by countless creatures like the Tentacle Merchant, numerous deep sea monsters roaming the sea. "A place of wonders..." Chen Qi felt profoundly as he looked towards the numerous ships at the harbor. Suddenly, he felt an intense gaze. A huge Black Sailboat radiated an ominous aura. Above the windows of the ship, a pair of fervid eyes stared intently at Fen on the ship, and at his face. Chen Qi raised his head and saw a fiery female figure with long red hair. That ''dead'' spirit of the sea, Big Mama Carol, was looking at him. Chapter 569 - 356 Sacrifice! Humanity! ``` In the cold fog, the black sails stood proud. Carol slipped on the red gloves, pulling the Black Death Doctor close to her chest and touching his head: "My dear old darling, tell me, how should sister take revenge on the scum that dumped me into the sea?" On "scum," she emphasized with force. Carol still remembered those bright red flowers, the burning sensation as they grew upon her skin. Because of that failure, she was unfortunately captured by the Blue Beast. The reputation she had built over ten years as the Gunfire Queen was swept away in an instant. That was the power of the Flower Witch, a Divine Skill nearly impossible to defend against unprepared. "Sister..." the Black Death Doctor murmured emotionlessly: "Carol, you''re also over thirty, an old woman now." "And you absolutely must not kill the Black Hunter, he is our important vessel, submissive to the Blue Beast, or you will not end well..." Crack! Before the Black Death Doctor could finish, under immense pressure, he was forced to kneel abruptly. "Watch your language, old man!" After speaking, Carol stood over him, stepping her boot onto the Black Death Doctor''s head. The force was so great, it broke through the steel floor, compressing his skull by a third! What shocked the Black Death Doctor more was the overwhelming Spiritual Power that covered Carol, like a blazing furnace! Scorching, solid, as tough as steel! Spirit Power Sublimation, and already touching upon the Domain! Carol took out a cigarette, speaking indifferently: "On days when you couldn''t see me, I hunted countless beasts." "Whether or not to kill the Black Hunter, whether to enter Witch''s Coffin, to contain the Ice Witch''s body - that''s up to us, not you." "On this matter, you are just onlookers." The Black Death Doctor, with his head crushed against the ground, gritted his teeth. As a founding member of the Black Whale Group, he was subjected to such humiliation under the foot of a mere Pirate General. However, he was helpless; the Black Whale Group''s battlefront was stretched too thin, they had to rely on the power of the Blue Beast at the Saint Level. Carol blew a ring of smoke: "Black Death Doctor, the power harnessed by the Blue Beast, is the very power you spent your life chasing; to defy death itself." "..." The Black Death Doctor closed his eyes, offering no answer. Carol chuckled: "Unfortunately, Black Death Doctor, back when you were young, you were quite a sweet treat; now, you''re just a stinky egg." Having said that, she turned her head, her gaze piercing through the icy fog, landing on Chen Qi aboard the Ghost Ship. Carol let out a long smoke ring: "Under the trial of the Blue Beast, I''ve stepped through the gate of Sublimation, mastering the way of the Domain." "Below the Saint, I am invincible." Carol''s red eyes met Chen Qi''s piercing gaze. Then, with a slight raise of her eyebrows and a pleased expression, she expanded her voice with Spiritual Power: "Black Hunter, Witch, long time no see!" "If I catch you and the Witch, I''ll lock the Witch up in a cell, tying up her hands and feet." "And then, in front of her, I''ll savor you, my little cake." After speaking, the Gunfire Queen twirled on her toes. The Gunfire Queen, she liked tasting young men... Chen Qi frowned. Carol''s current Spirit Power Field exceeded his expectations, with Spirit Power Sublimation and control over a Domain. Another troublesome enemy... Chen Qi turned back to look at the weakened Fen. Fen''s injuries were too severe; engaging in battle now could mean death. "..." Chen Qi pulled a gun from his waist, ready to retaliate at any moment. At that moment, a terrifying sight emerged! Suddenly, from the sea, one after another, tentacles with bright red eyes thrust out. The tentacle columns gently yet firmly enveloped the entire Black Sailboat, like a giant hand in the Deep Sea abruptly grasping a trivial shell! "This is..." Carol''s pupils shrunk. In front of them, the Tentacle Merchant glided an oar, adopting the demeanor of a ''master,'' said: "Guest, if you''ve got nothing to buy, then scram out of our city!" Carol''s pupils instantly narrowed. The terrifying presence of the Tentacle Merchant, in an instant, overshadowed the Black Sail. This is the form of Deep Sea Titan Level monsters, even the Blue Beast would probably fear this presence! Yet, what made Carol even more puzzled was: S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They had just purchased the goods from the Merchant Coffin, a Black Sailboat worth two thousand ancient currencies! Currently, due to the arrival of the Crack Tide, the production of ancient currency was increasing; the value of one ancient currency floated around half a million shell coins. Two thousand ancient currencies, that''s a colossal sum of one billion! Even for a Legendary Merchant, it might be difficult to produce such an amount in a short time. This Black Sailboat could completely hide its presence at night, equipped with the ''Black Fog'' Skill, and embedded within were ancient kingdom runes, capable of withstanding attacks from beings at the Legendary Rank! The Merchant Coffin was a land of extreme danger, but also a land of shell adventures, abiding by the laws of shell; those with money were gods of the Merchant Coffin! In this place, money was far more useful than power! Looking at it, we should be the gods here... Carol glanced at Chen Qi''s shabby little boat, incomprehensibly staring at the Tentacle Merchant. Normally, the Tentacle Merchant rarely initiated attacks. She didn''t understand when she had offended the Tentacle Merchant. It must be that the money isn''t enough! Carol spread her hands and said with a relaxed smile: ``` Chapter 570 - 356 Sacrifice! Humanity! _2 "Tentacle Merchant, I want another ship, a thousand ancient currencies." The Tentacle Merchant''s expression remained unchanged as he coldly pinched his hand: "Guest, the best ship has already been reserved." The best ship, that one from the Era of Darkness, a Nether Sea Ship! Carol''s pupils shrank, incredulously looking towards Chen Qi. Even for two Legendary Merchants, bankrupting themselves would not be enough to afford it! Then, Carol turned towards the Tentacle Merchant''s bright red snake-like pupils. These three, by agreeing to the Tentacle Merchant''s request, were forced into a desperate situation... Carol gave a bitter smile. Unexpectedly, the Black Hunter whom they regarded as a formidable enemy, ready to settle the score at the Witch''s Coffin, had made such a serious mistake. Without money, one simply couldn''t survive in the Merchant Coffin. The Tentacle Merchant, due to the Shell''s Principle, won''t easily attack, but it''s not an absolute. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Crack! With a gentle squeeze from the Tentacle Merchant''s hand, the incredibly hard Black Sailboat suddenly showed a crack! Carol bitterly smiled: "Flower Witch, we will meet at the Witch''s Coffin, and I will taste pastries before you." "Black Hunter, I hope you do not perish in these seas." After saying that, she raised the sails and tactfully left this place. One less annoyance... Chen Qi thought to himself. Not long after, Chen Qi''s Ghost Ship, following the Tentacle Merchant, arrived at the central part of the harbor. At the center of the harbor was a giant statue of a deity. The statue was draped in a robe like ocean waves, and beneath the robes were countless more robes. Beneath the robes, there was a distinctively angular face. Standing one hundred and fifty meters tall, crafted from deep obsidian, its surface shimmering in the twilight, casting a dark and mysterious glow as if it could swallow all surrounding light, resembling the boundless deep sea. This was a famous ancient existence known as the Sea Coffin, revered as the God of Storms, said to have once been the fierce rival of the Sea Goddess, also called the primal Sea God. However, unwilling to be a mere vassal to the sea, it attempted to devour the Lantern Death God to master higher rank powers and began to absorb the power of the deep sea, instigating a war. The Sea Goddess, at the cost of her own slumber, severely wounded the Sea God. After being defeated by the Sea Goddess, it did not die but instead slumbered in the deep sea of Witch Sea, its breathing in slumber, its anger still influencing the entire sea, all tsunamis, storms, thunderstorms, and Sea Beasts in the entire Witch Sea arise because of it. Within Witch Sea, many cracks also contain statues of the Storm God. Moreover, in the doctrine of the Sea God Pirate Group, the Sea Goddess and the Storm God are not enemies but are seen as the male and female aspects of the ancient Sea God, the supreme guardian deities of the sea. The Sea God Pirate Group believes that if both could be united, it would end the chaotic era of Witch Sea, and the newly birthed deity would elevate them! Storm God... Chen Qi, looking at the scene before him, remembered the Sea God of the Sea God Pirate Group. Legend has it that the Storm God also governs fair trade on the sea, and those who violate fair trade would encounter endless storms on the sea. And beneath the statue, there was a massive scale. Little Crow raised her head, terrified at the sight of the statue. Many followers who joined the Sea God Pirate Group were zealots of this very statue! But she had never imagined that even a fearsome presence located in the Rank-A Crack would worship the Sea God. The Tentacle Merchant walked in front of the statue and prayed devoutly for a moment. Then, turning back, she smiled: "Guest, I will now introduce you to the most supreme ship in our store!" Then, she playfully snapped her fingers. Boom! Boom! With a series of deep, prolonged rumbling sounds, a massive ship named "Nether Sea Ship" slowly rose from the pitch-black abyss, burning with ghostly flames, as if a ghostly warship crossing over from another world! Its hull was covered with unknown black spiral, floral runes, this material shimmering with a cold blue under the moonlight! "Let me introduce, the Nether Sea Ship, once one of the Noah''s Arks that sailed during the Era of Darkness, it has sailed atop the Rank-A Crack Nether Sea for two hundred and ten years! Ultimately, during a snowstorm, its master died, and we took possession of this ship! As long as you stay inside, you can resist all psychic attacks from outside! At night, its ghostly flames will ward off all evil Shadow Demons!" "Guest, let me show you the strength of this ship!" Having said that, the Tentacle Merchant raised her hand. A giant Abyss Hand emerged from the sea bottom! Its tentacles, reaching up to a hundred meters, fiercely entwined the Nether Sea Ship! This time, the power of the Abyss Hand was even stronger than the Abyss Hands Chen Qi had used before! This was already the power of a Legendary release! However, facing the infinite power of the Abyss Hand, the Nether Sea Ship ignited an invisible Shield, easily blocking the hit. On its hull, those mysterious runes under the bombardment became even brighter, absorbing the energy from the attacks, converting it into its own power. The entire ship was unscathed! This... Little Crow''s eyes were full of astonishment. It was her first time seeing a ship that could resist a Legendary release. Even the Giant Shark Battleship could not withstand such a earth-shaking hit! Not bad, not bad... Chen Qi nodded appreciatively. He had a deep impression of this Nether Sea Ship; players in the forums had pooled together thousands of players and ultimately purchased this massive ship, eventually becoming the strongest pirate guild in Witch Sea. Chapter 571 - 356: Sacrifice, Humanity!_3 ``` However, later on, the Nether Sea Ship set its own course, leading a thousand players into the Netherworld, causing the downfall of a guild. Like the Deep Sea Merchant, the Tentacle Merchant sells many things, all with extremely potent side effects. For instance, an aphrodisiac that turns one into a tentacle creature only knowing how to breed. Or flesh implants that render one unable to control themselves. And the Nether Sea Ship, once activated, will uncontrollably head towards the Netherworld! To put it simply, this is a Curse Ship that brings certain death once purchased. However, despite the highly severe side effects of the Nether Sea Ship, its engine is one of the most powerful engines in this world. Its formidable power is enough to support continuous use of the Space Jump Engine, equivalent-level Shield Defense, speeds comparable to a Sea Dragon, and even air and deep-sea travel! Little Crow stared at the hundred-meter-long giant vessel before her, completely dumbfounded. If it truly were one of the Noah''s Arks of legend, its price might be a staggering ten thousand ancient currency! No, perhaps even twenty thousand ancient currency! You know, she, together with Chen Qi and the Witch, might only be worth that much selling themselves to nobles! Truly terrifying... Little Crow could already feel the famished gaze of the Tentacle Merchant. Chen Qi indifferently said: Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I only want the engine, can I buy just the engine?" Just the engine... The Tentacle Merchant blinked its large eyes, pausing, joy unbounded flashing in its eyes. This person, he''s broke! He''s a pauper, without money, completely broke; he won''t be able to afford it, and soon, I can use this as a pretext to buy him, making him my slave... The Tentacle Merchant''s small tentacles gently touched each other: "Sorry, guest, this is all one piece, it cannot be separated..." Chen Qi took a deep breath, lowered his head, and quietly said: "Please, my funds are slightly short." The Tentacle Merchant''s face flushed, muttering: "It''s not... not possible." "!!!" Little Crow on the side was suddenly shocked; the monstrosity from the Sea Coffin, the Tentacle Merchant, actually agreed to the request directly. Wait a second... The Tentacle Merchant blinked, soon realizing the issue. Because it was too excited about capturing Chen Qi, it, being a Sea Demon, was unfortunately bewitched. Its goal was to turn Chen Qi into a slave of the Merchant Coffin. The Tentacle Merchant muttered: "Selling just one engine, will cost, will cost ten thousand ancient currency..." Halfway through speaking, the Tentacle Merchant suddenly corrected itself: "No, twenty thousand ancient currency!" Twenty thousand ancient currency, this guy... Little Crow realized that the monster had not lowered the price at all. Even separated out, she had not reduced the price by a cent. Such a swindler... Little Crow sighed. At the same time, she also felt the real purpose of the Tentacle Merchant was not money, but their flesh and souls! Twenty thousand ancient currency... it pained Chen Qi to hear it. But, the difference wasn''t much. After all, he only had one hundred ancient currency in his pocket. Chen Qi smiled faintly: "Sorry, this sum exceeds my expectations, I might need to sell some items, or find another way, to make the payment." Little Crow also took out her Disaster Messenger Card, which should be able to fetch five hundred ancient currency! If the Tentacle Merchant chose not to swindle them, the Disaster Messenger Card should be able to sell for one thousand ancient currency. But this was still a astronomic distance from twenty thousand ancient currency! Hooked... The Tentacle Merchant thought with an internal chuckle: "Of course, guest, the Merchant Coffin supports selling all of your treasured possessions." "Of course, other than purchasing items, there''s also a special way to acquire a large amount of ancient currency within our Merchant Coffin." A special way... Little Crow detected an ominous feeling. The Tentacle Merchant smiled faintly like a Witch, deftly pulling out a Contract of Sale. Then, she bowed graciously, displaying the sea god statue behind her to everyone. "Would you consider making a sacrifice, guest?" After finishing, she added one more line: "Now with a sacrifice, we offer a fifty percent discount." ``` Chapter 572 - 357: Sea God! Accept my great sacrifice! Swoosh! At the next instant, the Tentacle Merchant''s tentacles suddenly extended, wrapping Chen Qi and Little Crow in her embrace. Her eyes contained an indescribable frenzy, excitement! Little Crow stiffened all over. They saw more and more monsters beginning to gather around. Some were ghosts floating in midair, others had the heads of sharks, some were headless Foreign Merchants, and some were skeleton captains. "New friends, new residents..." "He tastes so delicious, I really want him to touch my butt..." "Yes, I want him to kill me, to plunge a knife into my throat over and over..." "Sacrifice! Sacrifice! Sacrifice!" Under the Tentacle Merchant''s call, the monster merchants wandering this broken city surrounded Chen Qi and Little Crow like a pack of wolves. A dense crowd of monster merchants chanted in unison, as if they were looking at two delicious little lambs! A group of monsters... Chen Qi quietly took out the Day Lantern. Chen Qi could vaguely feel that his Deep Sea Affinity was not ineffective against these humans corrupted by the Deep Sea. These deep sea monsters looked at him with a softness in their eyes. But the bad news was that it only seemed to work halfway, giving them a strange feeling towards me... Chen Qi had an ominous premonition. Chen Qi couldn''t help but think, what would these monsters do to him without the Day Lantern, without the code of conduct of the Merchant Coffin? Little Crow was suddenly startled; these monsters were all horrifying monsters that only Fourth Rank could deal with, and their combined Spirit Power Field was like a vast Abyss! The Tentacle Merchant raised her little head and whispered tenderly in their ears: "Dear guests~" "The way of sacrifice is very simple. Whether it''s something Transcendent, or food, or the crimson of life, it''s all worthy of sacrifice." "Of course, the most valuable thing in the world is one''s own life!" "My guests, I will not take your lives, but if you cannot pay the price, you need to become one of us under my witness, and we will bestow upon you the ability to survive on cold seawater..." "And you will follow the will of the great Sea God, with us, to conquer the entire real world! To awaken the sanity of the great Sea God!" After saying this, the Sea Demon Merchant puffed her chest out, her mouth curling up as she looked at the two poverty-stricken ants. She licked her tongue and revealed her monstrous nature: "Let the newcomers start, you small fry~" Small fry? Chen Qi frowned. True to form of a Sea Coffin''s swindler. Chen Qi shook his head, ignoring the Tentacle Merchant''s Taunt, instead looking with interest at the sea god statue in front of him. "Sacrifice, there is indeed such manipulation..." His original idea was to earn enough currency through the method of selling food. In the Sea Coffin, food transcends Gold Coins, transcends ancient currency, it''s ''currency''. Whether it''s the Tentacle Merchant or other intelligent monsters, they all accept food. The price of food, in the Sea Coffin, also exceeds the imagination of ordinary people. A meal in the Sea Coffin can be exchanged for a Fourth-tier profession card, something an ordinary person in the real world could not obtain no matter how hard they try in their whole life. The place where the Tentacle Merchant lives is not only a land of fortune but also a rare gathering place for Sea Beasts. Whether it''s a powerful Sea Beast or an even more formidable Deep Sea Titan Level existence, they all wander here. Chen Qi was confident that in this place, by fishing, he could obtain enough food to complete this transaction. At half price, that means the final price would be 10,000 ancient currency... Chen Qi looked at the frenzied Tentacle Merchant with some suspicion. The Tentacle Merchant''s tentacles writhed crazily, her face full of anticipation. Currently, the situation was somewhat beyond his expectations. If he couldn''t come up with 10,000 ancient currency in two days, something terrible might happen. Chen Qi casually, threw the big black fish he had caught on the ship earlier up. Chen Qi recalled the prayer of the Sea God Pirate Group regarding this Evil God: "Master of storms and waves, the arbiter of trade and order." "Eternal being above the sea, lord of the Abyss, father of the waves." "I offer this precious food to you, inviting you to enjoy a dinner in the boundless darkness." Soon, a blue tentacle like a wave emerged from the statue, sucking away the black fish in Chen Qi''s hand. Afterward, the scales of the sea god statue trembled slightly, and two ancient coins covered in seaweed appeared in the scales. As expected, even for the ''Sea God'', food is a solid currency... Chen Qi''s mouth curled up into a smile. "It really works..." Little Crow looked on in astonishment. Even as a Transcendent, she had never seen the manifestation of divine power at sea before. Chen Qi was not overly surprised. The forum had detailed investigations about the Sea God, just as the Sea God Pirate Group had described, this is a Sea God sealed in the Deep Sea, its power extremely weak, only able to corrupt some special humans to expand its followers. Compared to the real apocalyptic threat of the Witch Sea, the ''Great Whale'', it''s like the difference between a shrimp and a shark. Of course, even this meager power must be approached with caution. Chen Qi looked at the two ancient coins on the scales, his brow furrowing. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These ancient coins were still far from enough... The Tentacle Merchant, somehow, had moved close behind Chen Qi. Chapter 573 - 357: Sea God! Accept my great sacrifice!_2 Before you know it, she transformed into a woman with a curvaceous figure, speaking with a voice as seductive as a nightingale''s: "Customer, I have a premonition that as long as you are willing to sacrifice your own life, you can purchase the Nether Sea Engine worth 10,000..." "Come on! Continue the sacrifice! Sacrifice! You can try sacrificing one eye first, or the girl by your side, or the sick girl on that ship... These are all worth a lot of money." "..." "Don''t rush." Chen Qi, holding the lantern, said calmly, ready to ignite the Day Lantern in his hand at any moment. This Tentacle Merchant''s frenzy was a bit beyond his expectations. Do you still want to resist... No longer disguising her true nature, the Tentacle Merchant revealed her gleaming red fangs: "Weak small fry! Poor Otherworldly People, hurry and sacrifice yourself! Become one of us and exchange for the Sea God''s favor!" This ordinary speech, like one sword thrust after another, pierced Little Crow''s heart. Chen Qi''s mouth twitched slightly, quite speechlessly looking at the Tentacle Merchant. He clenched his fists, feeling the urge to punch the other party. But after all, the opponent was a Saint Level monster, and with his current strength, he could only ensure self-preservation. Chen Qi touched his chin and smiled faintly. In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, there were common followers who would manipulate sacrificing the leader themselves along. Too bad, this sea god statue wouldn''t absorb its own followers tainted by their power. Otherwise, I would have sacrificed you too... Chen Qi thought for a moment, took a few steps forward, and cast out his fishing rod. No choice, it seems we can only sacrifice what we have! In such a Merchant Coffin, the probability of catching a fish should not be low. Boom! Boom! Soon, a thirty-meter-tall Ice Sea shark was pulled up by Chen Qi. The moment Chen Qi caught the shark, he casually tossed a bait into the sea god statue''s sacrificial circle: "I sacrifice another Ice Sea shark." The stone lips of the sea god statue faintly curled up into a smile, extending its tentacles to absorb the Ice Sea shark. Moments later, the scale in the hands of the sea god statue increased by one hundred ancient currency. Indeed, even in the Sea God''s eyes, the food from the Sea Coffin is much more valuable than the real world''s prices... Chen Qi''s mouth curled into a smile. "Continue." Following that, Chen Qi kept fishing, throwing bait into the Sea God Pirate Group''s circle. Plop! Plop! One Sea Beast after another, seduced by Chen Qi''s bait, jumped into the Deep Sea Statue''s tentacle circle. Pig sharks, Ice Sea spiders, Serpent-Tailed Sea Dragons... In front of numerous monsters, Chen Qi completed one sacrifice after another. "Can it still be done this way..." The Tentacle Merchant''s tentacle hair scattered on the ground, stupefied. She had been engaged in this sacrifice industry for so long. But for the first time, she saw someone who had nothing, producing non-human sacrifices on the sacrificial altar! The sacrifices are queuing up! No, to be exact, cruel and ruthless Deep Sea Beasts were attracted by a strange spherical Spiritual Power ball and leapt into the sacrificial circle. Normally, you should be sacrificing your lover''s soul, your own limbs, in exchange for great power by now! And why does the great Sea God like eating fish so much! Is this damn adventurer only sacrificing fish? Sea God, stop eating! The Tentacle Merchant clenched her fist, a hint of irreverence rising in her heart. Ding! Ding! With Chen Qi''s sacrifices. The sea god statue''s mouth corners now had some fresh blood, and its belly, visibly to the naked eye, rounded out a bit. Fortunately, the price of sea fish isn''t high... The Tentacle Merchant raised her head. She saw that the ancient currency on the scale had already reached an astonishing 4,000! If Chen Qi had 6,000 ancient currency, he could complete this transaction! At that time, Chen Qi wouldn''t owe her anything! S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She would also be unable to force Chen Qi to sign a Contract of Sale, nor could she keep Chen Qi forever in the Sea Coffin! No, no, absolutely not... The eyes of the Tentacle Merchant became profound. She must stop him! Suddenly, beneath the sea god statue, the sea area was instantly swept away by an endless tidal wave! Within the Sea Coffin, waves surged violently! The boundless tidal wave enveloped the city. Not to mention fishing! Even if a fish wanted to become an offering, it could not reach the shore! The Tentacle Merchant, without any disguise, exerted her terrifying power to control the ocean! As the master of the Sea Coffin, even without breaking the ''shellfish principle,'' she could still dominate every trade! The Tentacle Merchant crazily raised her hands: "Customer, the supreme Sea God is angry, your offerings are too monotonous, it craves souls! It craves your body!" "Human, give up, no matter how many fish you catch, you can''t gather 10,000 ancient currency!" "Come on, recite the prayer! Sacrifice your soul, become one of us! In the tides, customer, I assure you, you will become the great master of Moonstone City, and in the palace, you will have countless offspring!" Creak! Creak! The monsters around the Tentacle Merchant also shouted in unison: "Soul! Soul!" The massive roar even made Little Crow grip the ''Banshee Potion'' tightly. Once they attacked, Little Crow would fight with these creatures. "..." These guys... Chen Qi''s eyes twitched as he glanced at the supreme sea god statue. His intuition told him that this ancient existence slumbering in the deep sea wasn''t sated at all! The scale in its hand swayed gently, clearly longing for more offerings. Even the Sea God''s influence over its direct followers is limited... Chen Qi touched his chin. Chapter 574 - 357: Sea God! Accept My Grand Sacrifice!_3 ``` Suddenly, Chen Qi sliced open his own finger, scattering blood into the tides. His Deep Sea Affinity, sensing an ancient presence from the depths. After ascending to legend, his blood was a treat for Sea Beasts, tastier than any bait. Boom! Boom! The entire shattered city trembled violently. Chen Qi remembered, beneath the Merchant Coffin lay a monstrous beast that had lurked for a century! Buildings collapsed, and a huge vortex appeared abruptly. A Sea Dragon, its body like dark starry skies, broke free from the tide''s embrace, towering above the sea! Its eyes were two round spots of light, its back adorned with twelve wings, each emanating a deep, purplish-blue glow, like the dazzling Aurora Borealis of the Ice Sea. It gazed at Chen Qi, a gaze that transcended time, causing all space to feel like it had frozen just from being observed. "Former guardian deity of the Merchant Coffin, the Lord of Condensation..." The Tentacle Merchant''s excitedly writhing tentacles paused for a moment. This was one of the Merchant Coffin''s most terrifying beasts, the Condensed Dragon, herald of disasters, its path marked by tremendous blizzards. It also served as the guardian deity of the Merchant Coffin, of these monsters! Without a doubt, it was a Deep Sea Titan! An uncontrollable Deep Sea Titan... Chen Qi took a deep breath, looking towards the immense creature before him. Even as a legend, he was frail before the Deep Sea Titan. These ancient beings, he could neither control nor rationalize their actions. Like the Dream Beast, even a show of ''affinity'' could obliterate it with overwhelming power. Chen Qi took another deep breath. Now a legend himself, he was no longer in fear of the active Deep Sea Titan. "It''s okay." Chen Qi patted Little Crow''s shoulder, then gestured with his finger, drawing the Lord of Condensation into the sacrificial circle of the sea god statue. "Sea God, I offer You this terrifying creature, master of space and time, the Lord of Condensation..." "May You enjoy a hearty feast." "!!!" The Tentacle Merchant''s mouth opened wide in an egg shape. Only at this moment did she realize Chen Qi intended to sacrifice their guardian deity of the Merchant Coffin to their great Sea God! Using a Titan as a sacrifice, was this manipulation befitting a human! No need to worry, under normal circumstances, the great Sea God would not accept such a sacrifice, would not swallow their guardian deity! The corners of the Tentacle Merchant''s mouth curled. The Sea God was evil, ambitious, chaotic, a being of the Deep Sea! It would not devour a Deep Sea Titan of equal power! This wasn''t something the Evil God would do! However, the next second, something happened that she didn''t expect. Under Chen Qi''s sincere prayer, the sea god statue, without a moment''s hesitation, eagerly extended its tentacles towards the Lord of Condensation, entwining it, attempting to absorb the ''offering'' Chen Qi presented! Tentacle Merchant hurriedly traced the symbol of the Sea Goddess on her chest: "Sea God! Please, calm down!" However, no matter how Tentacle Merchant called out, she couldn''t stop the voracious hunger of the sea god statue. So greedy... Chen Qi hadn''t anticipated this either. He had only intended to use the Deep Sea Titan to create chaos. But he never imagined the sea god statue''s appetite would be so immense. "Well, that works too..." Chen Qi couldn''t help but reflect. "Ah?" Little Crow, standing nearby, looked towards Chen Qi''s cold visage in horror. What kind of background did this person have... Little Crow wondered amidst the roaring winds. The tentacle extended from the Deep Sea Statue, became a city-high octopus, binding the two hundred meters long Lord of Condensation, and a terrifying battle unfolded between them! The immense power of the sea god statue absorbed that of the Lord of Condensation! S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And the Lord of Condensation struggled in return, trying to devour the sea god statue completely! Their entwined struggle made the air feel as if it solidified, the sea trembled, their powers spiraled in the ground, in the air, releasing sharp howls over the sea, the sonic waves slicing through the air like blades, piercing the eardrums of the entire city! And as the sea god statue continued to swallow the Lord of Condensation, ancient coins kept bursting forth from its hands! One thousand ancient coins! Two thousand ancient coins! Three thousand ancient coins! Quickly, the ancient coins in the balance surpassed ten thousand, and the number was still rising! In the end, when it reached fifteen thousand ancient coins, cracks suddenly appeared on the Sea Snake Statue! The struggling Lord of Condensation gradually ceased its movements. "This..." Chen Qi covered his face from the massive dust cloud. Their strife had slightly exceeded his expectations. Chen Qi looked up towards the currency in the balances. Fifteen thousand ancient coins! Enough to buy a boat... Chen Qi mused silently. However, only fifteen thousand ancient coins for a Deep Sea Titan? The price was less than he expected. At this moment, more shocked than Chen Qi, the countless monsters of the city! Leading them, the Tentacle Merchant lifted her head, looking in terror at the cracks on the sea god statue and the pleading eyes beneath the robe. For a hundred years, these disciples could only comprehend two of the Sea God''s most primitive commands. First, trade incessantly in this city, assimilate others, to awaken its power of the Kelpos. Second, appetite, every so often, precious spiritual food had to be offered up to it. And now, they sensed an unprecedented will from the Sea God: A fear of money lurking deep in countless hearts. The Sea God, it had gone bankrupt! ``` Chapter 575 - 358: Crazy Shopping! The cold sea breeze blew across the vast, dilapidated city, plunging it into a brief peace. Beneath the pounding of the waves, the sea god statue still stood tall, its hundred-meter-long robe and the cold, merciless eyes beneath it emanating the haughtiness of the deep sea, maintaining its supreme dignity! "Sea God..." Chen Qi also faintly perceived the Sea God''s embarrassment. Normally, a Deep Sea Titan from the Sea Coffin, even sold at the lowest price, would be worth more than twelve thousand in ancient currency. Not to mention, this was in addition to the numerous fish he had offered before. The Tentacle Merchant and the many creatures raised their heads; they, who believed in the deity that ensured their survival in the Sea Coffin, quietly awaited the god''s instructions! Chen Qi was not an expert in theology, but in the forums, he had heard about some of the deities from the New Day World. Most gods, although powerful, had to follow certain laws, certain principles. Especially the bound deities, if they failed to maintain their own principles, would become extremely weak. And the Sea God, as the one in charge of sea trade and the guardian of Shell Country''s trade during the prosperous eras of the sea, was the god of both shell and scale, representing the sea''s fair trade. Even in the Sea Coffin, with only a sea god statue, its laws still influenced the many brutal and cold creatures of the sea, preserving the Shell''s Principle! As the god of the shell aspect, the fair trade principle of the Shell''s Principle was his law! Ding-dong! Ding-dong! The sea god statue did not give up; the scales in its hand kept shaking. With its relentless shaking, two more twisted ancient coins appeared on the balance. Through its tireless efforts, it managed to extract two ancient coins! An astonishing total of twelve thousand and two ancient coins! Little Crow whispered softly upon witnessing this: "Is the Sea God... out of money?" "Shut up!" The Tentacle Merchant puffed up her chest, glaring at Little Crow with a demonic gaze: "Do not insult the divine!" As the protector of the Merchant Coffin, how could the great Sea God owe money to two puny adventurers! This was blasphemy! The Tentacle Merchant bit her own tentacle hair: "The Shell''s Principle is not for you, weak vermin, to desecrate!" The Tentacle Merchant turned her head, extending her sticky little hand, ready to teach the blasphemer Little Crow a lesson. However, the very next second, a chill suddenly emanated from behind the Tentacle Merchant. The Tentacle Merchant quickly turned around, only to see the bronze eyes beneath the hundred-meter statue, staring intently at her. The Sea God had another decree! Is the Sea God asking me to imprison these adventurers... The Tentacle Merchant silently anticipated. Suddenly, runes of shells and scales, intermingled with stars, emerged upon the sea god statue, conveying its will: "This is my Divine Domain, my followers, uphold my Shell''s Principle, see them as you would see me." "???" Chen Qi was stupefied. He never imagined that the Sea God could speak so clearly. But what did it mean? Chen Qi turned around, only to realize that all the creatures had taken a step back. The eyes of the Tentacle Merchant abruptly constricted and her mouth dropped open, in disbelief, looking up at the supreme sea god statue. Translated into human terms, the Sea God''s words meant: This money, let my followers repay it! For this purpose, the Sea God specifically pointed out one of the most devout and prestigious followers from the Sea Coffin. The creatures placed the Tentacle Merchant in front of them. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sea god statue finally shook the balance, promising a final price. Chen Qi''s sacrifice could be exchanged for a total of twenty-two thousand ancient coins. Such a massive sum of ancient currency, even for these creatures, was an indescribable fortune! Chen Qi''s mouth opened slightly. Is this even possible? So it turns out when a deity is short on cash, it can have the followers repay it, no, to be precise, this is how followers are supposed to be used... Chen Qi suddenly realized. But what surprised him even more was the brash Tentacle Witch behind him. "Eh?" "Eh eh eh?" The Tentacle Merchant flailed her arms and tentacle hair, her entire being looking flustered. If it weren''t for the Sea God having bestowed her with power, she would really like to say to the Sea God: Are you even human? The Tentacle Merchant wryly smiled, making a prayer gesture: "But, great Sea God, even for me, this amount is too overwhelming..." A portion of the Tentacle Merchant''s money would be dedicated to the Sea God, another part consumed to enhance her own power, and some to trade with other merchants for food. The Tentacle Merchant only had two thousand ancient coins in her purse now, which was from increasing the fare for the Black Whale Group''s passengers. Faced with the Tentacle Merchant''s prayer, the great sea god statue stood silent in the waves. Chen Qi looked at the pitiable little Chef, and with the demeanor of a priest, solemnly said: "Little tentacle, reflect on yourself. Have you not been diligent enough these days? Have you neglected to earn money to worship the great Sea God?" "Eh?" The Tentacle Merchant turned her head, looking at Chen Qi with an almost resentful gaze. As the richest, most diligent merchant creature of the Sea Coffin. While other creatures rested or hibernated, she alone steered her merchant ship, salvaged shipwrecks, lured Transcendents! And all this was for the great Sea God, to have enough strength to conquer the real world during the Crack Tide! Yet, faced with the adventurer''s insult, the Sea God remained silent. The scales of the sea god statue wobbled slightly, and a Sheepskin Scroll with enigmatic runes - a ''Debt Contract'' - flew into Chen Qi''s hands. Chapter 576 - 358: Crazy Shopping!_2 ``` Afterward, the sea god statue fell into a slumber. Chen Qi picked up the sheepskin scroll and said softly, "I will trade ten thousand ancient currencies for a Nether Sea Boat engine." Then, Chen Qi stretched out his hand and said, "According to the contract, little Tentacle Merchant, you still owe me twelve thousand ancient currencies." The Tentacle Merchant was completely dumbfounded. Before the sacrifice, these two were deceived sheep who had to pay back money! Why do I still need to give them money after the sacrifice is complete! This isn''t fair! Could it be that, in the eyes of the Sea God, I am even less than an adventurer... Inside, the Tentacle Merchant''s heart was gradually being stained by boundless sorrow, on the verge of losing control. Little Crow hid behind Chen Qi and said a phrase, "Gods must not be insulted." Indeed, the will of the gods must not be defied... The Tentacle Merchant blinked and said softly, "To correct that, it''s 11,998 ancient currencies." The Tentacle Merchant''s small feet stepped across the cold ground: "Come with me; I will install the engine for the Nether Sea Boat for you." "The installation fee is 200 ancient currencies." Two hundred ancient currencies installation fee! Chen Qi added, "According to market rates, about 100 ancient currencies should suffice." "You..." The Tentacle Merchant held back the anger in her heart and led Chen Qi and his companion to the decrepit city''s dockyard. Chen Qi carefully observed the Tentacle Merchant''s figure from behind. Compared to other monsters in the cracks, Tentacle Merchants clearly have higher rationality and intelligence. Sure enough, these ''monsters'' were once human... Chen Qi thought to himself. These little tentacles are likely beings transformed by the deep sea power. Merely influenced by the power of Deep Sea Bloodline, not natural holders of the Deep Sea Bloodline. This might also be a key reason why his Deep Sea Affinity had not fully taken effect. Moments later, the Tentacle Merchant came out of her collection boathouse, holding a spherical object three times her height... That is... Chen Qi''s pupils suddenly contracted. He saw, the engine was throbbing in the hands of the Tentacle Merchant, and each throb set off ripples on the surface of the sea. The core of the engine was surrounded by circles of ghostly blue Ghost Fire, these flames danced and flickered, emitting no warmth, only a chill and distant light, like stars in the Netherworld. Beneath the Ghost Fire, runes were faintly visible, ancient runes and unknown totems intertwining and entwining, slowly revolving with the rhythm of the flames, releasing a powerful Lamp Phase energy! This engine far surpassed any that Chen Qi had seen; its power was so immense, far exceeding Chen Qi''s own entity. Even the space-consuming Space Jump Engine would probably not cause any damage to this engine. The Tentacle Merchant explained, "This is the once Noah Engine from legends, forged by the hands of Hammer Phase Demigod Melting Hammer and Cold Blade." "Of course, its energy is immense and stable, but not infinite; it requires periodic replenishment of Deep Sea Spiritual Power for recovery. "Oh, where is your ship?" Chen Qi pointed to their Ghost Ship. "Humph¡ª" Looking at the Ghost Ship, the Tentacle Merchant curled her lips, showing a scornful gaze: "Your ship feels like a Ghost Ship, but in terms of capability, it''s just an imitation of an imitation, a shrimp among shrimps." "An imitation of an imitation..." Chen Qi did not retort. If it were in a Grade B crack, his ship with space jump capability would undoubtedly be a good ship. But put in a Grade A crack, it was doubtlessly just an ordinary vessel. It could withstand storms and volcanic rain, but could not sail through magma, nor navigate dangerous cracks. Just this one day''s journey alone, the piercing cold caused many cracks to form on the Ghost Ship. The Tentacle Witch seized the opportunity to pay back: "Guest, do you need to purchase a ship, or buy one?" She needed to clear this debt as soon as possible to maintain her sanity. "Shipbuilding." Chen Qi looked around the shipyard; most of the ships sold by the Merchant Coffin were Curse Ships. Hence, the best approach was to dismantle parts from these Curse Ships to assemble a new vessel. The Tentacle Merchant rubbed her little tentacles: "For twelve thousand ancient currencies, we can build you a ship that can freely sail in the Sea Coffin, crossing the Deep Sea Titan Territory..." Twelve thousand ancient currencies! Little Crow, carrying a lantern, muttered behind Chen Qi, "That, Miss Tentacle?" "What is it? You minnow worth a single ancient currency!" The Tentacle Merchant snarled with bared fangs. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If not for the will of the Sea God, she would have long disregarded these two adventurers. Little Crow spoke softly, "I heard that the Sea God is the god of fair trade... Is the price of twelve thousand reasonable? I am not sure how much it actually costs to build a new ship?" Little Crow looked at the Tentacle Merchant and added another sentence, "If I''m worth one ancient currency, I think maybe the price to build a ship could be cheaper? Right, Miss Tentacle, how many ancient currencies are you worth?" Little Crow mustered courage, making the inquiry as politely as possible. She wanted to figure out the ''price standard'' from the Tentacle Merchant''s mouth to help Chen Qi with the negotiation. How much am I worth? The Tentacle Merchant bent her eyebrows, smiled politely and said, "Followers of the Sea God are priceless." "As a friend, I can give you a discount, three thousand ancient currencies, I can help you retrofit your ship, rest assured, these two thousand ancient currencies include the best materials from the Sea Coffin." "After the retrofit, your ship will have the Defense of the Deep Sea Titan." The Tentacle Merchant strived to give a ''reasonable'' price. ``` Chapter 577 577: 358: Crazy Shopping! _3 Chapter 577: Chapter 358: Crazy Shopping! _3 Three thousand ancient currencies, and there are still nine thousand left¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. The reward brought by the sacrifice of the Deep Sea Titan far exceeded his expectations. Unfortunately, the sea god statue crumbled after sacrificing a Titan. If the sea god statue hadn¡¯t collapsed, Chen Qi even felt he could buy the entire Merchant Coffin. Chen Qi walked to the seaside, looking at the numerous goods on the small boat of the Tentacle Merchant. As he looked, he asked: ... ¡°How long does it take to build a ship?¡± The Tentacle Merchant said: ¡°If it¡¯s a ship that can match the Deep Sea Titan, four days¡­¡± Four days¡­ Chen Qi opened his map, then inquired some detailed information about the ships. Without building a new ship, continuing from this location to reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin, plus some unexpected events, would also take about four days. And within those four days, Fen¡¯s food and medicine, as well as injuries, could be a huge problem. Chen Qi weighed the options for a moment. With the speed of a new ship, plus continuous use of Space Jump, it would only take about a day to reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Most importantly, the seriously ill Fen could get some rest. The time difference between the two options was about the same¡­ Chen Qi thought it over and decided to wait at the Merchant Coffin for the ship to be built. Meanwhile, he must also figure out how to spend the remaining ¡®debt¡¯ in full! Nine thousand ancient currencies! If this were in reality, it would be an astronomical amount! ¡°Little Crow, let¡¯s rest for a moment¡­¡± Chen Qi said quietly. Hearing about resting¡­ the Tentacle Merchant stepped back. Chen Qi took out the radio communication device and sent a message to the Ice Demon Pirate Group; afterward, he began examining the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s collection. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that among the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s collections, there were items that could greatly enhance his strength. Chen Qi skimmed through them. ¡°The Ice Saintess Necklace, which enhances the comprehension of Ice Phase.¡± ¡°The Taboo Weapon of the Frostwinter Kingdom, Blizzard Blade.¡± ¡°The Fertile Seed which enhances breeding desire and vitality.¡± ¡°¡®Shadow Blade¡¯ and ¡®Undying Dragon Heart,¡¯ taboo Skill Cards.¡± ¡°Books written by well-known researchers: ¡®Condensed Coffin,¡¯ ¡®Blue Fire Forging Method,¡¯ ¡®Origin of Deep Blue Fire¡¯¡­¡± ¡°The Tyrannosaurus Blood that enhances the strength of flesh implants¡­¡± ¡°The Cold Medicine that relieves severe coldness¡­¡± Weapons, books, medicines, he had it all¡­ Chen Qi, without hesitation, bought every potentially useful item he saw. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Buy first, talk later! Chen Qi coughed slightly and said: ¡°Anything I pointed at, I want all of them.¡± ¡°Big customer!¡± The Tentacle Merchant was excited to sell items, but unfortunately, all the goods on these small boats were priced clearly, leaving no room for her to hike the prices. Among them, there were not only medicines for treating Fen but also items that could help Little Crow and Fen grow! In the end, Chen Qi spent an astonishing four thousand ancient currencies and bought a ship full of good items! Still five thousand ancient currencies left¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. The purchased items could significantly enhance his strength and even allow him to quickly get past the long growth period of legends. However, even with his extravagant spending, he still had five thousand ancient currencies left! The money simply can¡¯t be spent¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. Unlike other money, this particular sum, if not spent at the Crack, will never have a chance to be used again. Go find other merchants and buy some materials, see if there¡¯s suitable equipment? Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but fall into the trouble of having too much money. ¡°Sir~ Your shipbuilding service is already being arranged, do you need to buy anything else?¡± The Tentacle Merchant bowed, twiddling her little tentacles, a glint of greed flashing in her eyes. What else can be bought¡­ An image of the upcoming Witch¡¯s Coffin operation flashed through Chen Qi¡¯s mind. In this operation, the Black Whale Group and the Blue Beast are joining forces, and their military strength is still a mystery. What else can be bought? Then, he set his gaze on the obsequious Tentacle Merchant before him. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 578 578: 359 The Dying Flower Witch Chapter 578: Chapter 359 The Dying Flower Witch A Saint-Level enforcer¡­ Chen Qi slightly raised his head, examining the Tentacle Merchant before him with great interest. Rather than improving himself, he considered it a better choice to recruit a truly deep sea monster as his enforcer, a calamity of the ocean. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Little Tentacle, how much are you worth?¡± ¡°???¡± The Tentacle Merchant raised his head. ... Aside from being ¡®fragrant¡¯, what was this useless adventurer trying to do? The small Tentacle Merchant confidently stated: ¡°My price is not the same as you lowly unblessed humans, at least worth ten million ancient currency!¡± Chen Qi raised an eyebrow: ¡°Ten million ancient currency, you¡¯re more expensive than the deposit of the Sea God?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The petite Tentacle Merchant was stunned for a moment, unable to discern whether the shameless human in front of her was taunting her or the great Sea God! Chen Qi clarified: ¡°What I mean is, how much would it cost to hire you for a battle?¡± The Tentacle Merchant looked up, puzzled: ¡°Fight whom?¡± Chen Qi considered and replied: ¡°Some small pirates.¡± Although the monsters of the Merchant Coffin rarely took the offensive, they became a sharp blade of the Sea Coffin when it involved money. The Tentacle Merchant pointed towards the far place where the Black Whale Group was, asking: ¡°Those small fries?¡± S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi nodded: ¡°Yes.¡± The Tentacle Merchant closed her eyes, deep in thought. As a merchant, she wouldn¡¯t do any unprofitable business, and as a monster, she wouldn¡¯t be a human¡¯s servant. The Tentacle Merchant reassessed Chen Qi¡¯s strength; with his current power level, it was inevitable that unexpected injuries could occur during the battle. At that moment, if Chen Qi were dying, lying incapacitated on the cold ice wall. Then, she could stop all the medical personnel, coming to Chen Qi¡¯s side like a benevolent Angel. She would hold his hand with the gentlest of words, then tell Chen Qi: ¡°Ten million ancient currency, for one life!¡± Her own life was priceless, whatever amount she would charge was reasonable¡­ The Tentacle Merchant, with her mouth full of sharp teeth, couldn¡¯t help but smile. Even under the decree of the Sea God and bound by Shell¡¯s Principle, she could still make Chen Qi incur a massive debt through ¡®life¡¯ and become her servant. Moreover, when necessary, she could choose to strike herself to finalize the transaction. After all, she was the original inhabitant of this forbidden crack, and the adventurer before her was just a foolish outsider! Thinking this, the Tentacle Merchant¡¯s mouth curved into a crescent, and she couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Hahahaha!¡± The Tentacle Merchant scoffed: ¡°Sure¡­ human, for only ten thousand ancient currency, I¡¯m willing to help you fight and under the witness of the Sea God, I¡¯d show those feeble humans what true strength is!¡± Chen Qi slightly nodded. Indeed, just like in the forums, though dangerous and highly aggressive, they could still cooperate! Chen Qi¡¯s thought was simple. To directly utilize the power of the Tentacle Merchant to confront the Blue Beast and the Black Whale Group. However, there lies a hidden danger, which required him to sign an Extraordinary Contract with the Tentacle Merchant to ensure ¡®safety.¡¯ The Tentacle Merchant took out a blood-colored Sheepskin Contract Paper: ¡°Come on! Human, sign the Employment Contract!¡± Chen Qi took the contract paper, glanced at it. It was an object to enforce terms, requiring both parties to fulfill contractual obligations, and violation would result in a destructive retaliation. The contents handed by the Tentacle Merchant included helping him fight the Black Whale Group and that neither the employer nor the employed could attack each other. Additionally, the employed could sense Chen Qi¡¯s location through the contract¡¯s power. Full of traps¡­ Chen Qi frowned. Though it seemed reasonable, essentially, the contract was full of traps. Firstly, it only promised that neither party would attack each other, but it didn¡¯t stipulate that they should protect each other. Besides that, the employed could also lock onto his location through the contract. The Tentacle Merchant¡¯s lips slightly curved up; she knew the lantern on Chen Qi¡¯s waist could counter her! However, the lantern couldn¡¯t defeat her, it could only keep Chen Qi away from her. This contract was enough to give the Tentacle Merchant the power to track his location. It thus signified that once the contract was signed, the Tentacle Merchant would always know Chen Qi¡¯s whereabouts. Even if eventually Chen Qi would defeat the Black Whale Pirate Group, the Tentacle Merchant could still torment him slowly. Big pitfall¡­ Chen Qi looked at the innocently faced Tentacle Merchant. The Tentacle Merchant crossed her arms, like a devout believer, smiling gently: ¡°Under normal circumstances, an Extraordinary Contract also has a fee, but human, I¡¯d offer you a discount.¡± Chen Qi hesitated for a moment, then signed the contract. Admittedly, he was taking a gamble. However, the problems with the Tentacle Merchant were not unsolvable. After all, the Tentacle Merchant might not be able to compete with the Blue Beast. Moreover, the resurrected Ice Witch could easily handle the current monster. Chen Qi used a knife to cut his finger, signing the Blood Covenant: ¡°Included food and lodging, and if you get injured, free medical care provided.¡± ¡°I cannot possibly be injured by those weaklings.¡± The Tentacle Merchant took the contract, her tentacle-like hair dancing with the cold sea breeze. Afterward, her bare feet lightly stepped over the ground, then suddenly, she turned back revealing a sinister gaze. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 579 579: 359 The Dying Flower Witch_2 Chapter 579: Chapter 359 The Dying Flower Witch_2 ¡°Wait for my good news, human. Soon, you will have a ship capable of sailing the Nether Sea.¡± After saying this, the Tentacle Merchant began contacting the city¡¯s monsters to start building the ship. Little Crow watched the departing Tentacle Merchant and patted his chest: ¡°A monster¡­ phew, I hope nothing goes wrong¡­¡± Chen Qi glanced at the time and picked up the medicinal herbs he had just purchased. Some time had passed since they had come ashore, he wondered how Fen was doing? ... ¡­ ¡­ Aboard the Ghost Ship. The Water Elves had become ice sculptures, entering hibernation. Fen, wrapped in a thick and stiff blanket, leaned her small head on her knees, staring blankly at the campfire in front of her. The firelight flickered, casting a pale glow on her colorless face. The bright red flowers on her head had turned into withering whites, falling petal by petal into the sea under the breeze. So cold¡­ Fen¡¯s eyelids drooped, her consciousness gradually blurring. ¡°Fen, Fen, she won¡¯t die¡­¡± In the blurry vision, someone was calling her name. Fen slowly opened her eyes, in the misty fog, she saw her parents kneeling in front of the Family Head, pleading painfully, hoping the Family Head could grant them the antidote for Blood Flower Disease. However, within the Golden Canary, a powerful family known as the ¡®King¡¯s Hand¡¯, her parents had not ascended to Legend and had no right to exchange for the precious antidote. Even though, for the Family Head, obtaining the antidote only required visiting the A-grade Crack they sheltered and picking a flower. In the end, amidst desperate cries, her parents¡¯ legs were broken and they were thrown out. What time was this? Fen¡¯s consciousness grew increasingly blurry. At last, she felt herself holding her parents¡¯ hands, passing through the Black Forest, crossing the Big Snow Mountain, floating across the sea, to arrive at a solitary island, an island covered in bright red. On the island, a Prophet in a long robe elegantly sat on a rocking chair, humming a song, drinking coffee, and flipping through ancient books. At the feet of the Prophet, a vast expanse of mountains of corpses and seas of blood spread. She saw her parents holding hands, moving forward through the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, arriving in front of the Prophet and kneeling, pleading. Finally, they knelt for a very long time, until the snowflakes fell. Eventually, the Prophet softened his heart, and they struck a deal; the Prophet stood up, tapped her small head three times, and a bright red flower grew from the top of her head. Then, her parents held her, sobbing continuously. What exchange did they make? When was this memory? Fen felt her own memory fading like sand, more and more blurry, more and more vague. ¡°Am I¡­ going to die?¡± Fen thought silently. Since she was young, she had experienced this near-death sensation many times, but none as intense as now. ¡°So tired¡­¡± Fen slowly closed her eyes. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, suddenly, a new vision appeared before her. She saw, Chen Qi smiling at her. Chen Qi gently reached out his hand, then pinched her cheek. Even in the dream, Chen Qi was just as annoying, showing no respect for the elegant witch¡­ Fen smirked a little, yet offered no resistance. Wait! This doesn¡¯t seem like a vision! Chen Qi was really pinching her cheek. Achoo! Fen sneezed, her face turning red, looking at Chen Qi. ¡°Fen!¡± Chen Qi called out and said: ¡°Time for your medicine, Fen! Don¡¯t sleep too soundly!¡± ¡°I know, I know¡­¡± Fen buried the nightmare deep in her heart and then looked ahead. She saw, Chen Qi standing before her, looking at her worriedly. And beside him, the new crew member taken from the Black Whale Group, Doctor Crow from the Black Whale Group, was holding a steaming bowl of medicine soup, with a spoon, aiming it at her. Little Crow held the medicine soup and said: ¡°It¡¯s from the newly purchased herbs, I know a bit about mixing potions.¡± You two, are you possibly getting a bit close¡­ Fen, like a professional master, coldly said: ¡°There are some useless nutrients in the medicine, only serving to reduce the purity.¡± ¡°Indeed, you are right.¡± Little Crow didn¡¯t argue, extending the bowl of medicine toward Fen¡¯s mouth. Wrapped in a blanket like a caterpillar, Fen opened her mouth and said: ¡°Ah¡ª¡± ¡°!!!¡± Is this asking me to feed you? Little Crow¡¯s hand trembled slightly, her face blushing faintly. She suddenly realized, could the rumored cold Flower Witch be somewhat adorable? Little Crow carefully fed the medicine soup to Fen. Like a little cat, Fen slowly sipped the medicine soup with her tiny mouth. As the medicine soup poured down her throat, a tremendous Life Energy spread throughout her body. Fen¡¯s pale face gradually became rosy, and the withered little dazed flower on her head stood up again. Indeed, the ingredients from the Merchant Coffin could suppress this extreme cold¡­ Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief. As the protagonist of Witch Sea, Fen was more fragile than she had imagined. Maybe, it was because she hasn¡¯t turned evil¡­ Chen Qi silently thought. Fen asked with concern: ¡°How is everything?¡± In order not to worry Fen, Chen Qi did not share too much information, and only said solemnly: ¡°We haven¡¯t encountered any major dangers. We are upgrading a new ship and should reach the Witch¡¯s Coffin in about five days.¡± Five days later, they could meet the teacher, and enter the Witch¡¯s Coffin¡­ Fen looked at the weary Chen Qi, wrapped in a blanket, and bumped his forehead with her little head: ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, Qi.¡± Bang! Chen Qi touched his forehead. Fen smiled slightly, her goal of travelling so far to reach the Witch Sea was about to be realized. ¡°Both of you, after my teacher is resurrected, she will not forget to reward you!¡± ¡°Especially you! Qi!¡± Wrapped in a blanket, Fen thought of her teacher and parents seeing Chen Qi, grinning foolishly. Hopefully, Fen remains as optimistic and naive as ever¡­ Chen Qi thought wryly. The Ice Witch should be able to help them overcome the upcoming crisis. ¡­ ¡­ Sea Coffin, Big Snow Mountain, the fifth day. In the thick snow, twenty-five Transcendents clad in heavy ice buffalo fur coats, struggled mightily through the blizzard. ¡°Everyone, hold on, just hold on!!¡± ¡°According to the map, we are almost there!!!¡± Leading the group, Palu trudged through the snow with his cane. Bree struggled forward; both his fleshly body and mechanical parts were severely affected by the extreme cold. Within the troop, whether it was the other just promoted weak legends, other Third Rank Transcendents, or the intelligent unicorn, all had severe frostbite. This frostbite ignored their transcendent bodies and penetrated deep into their souls. ¡°How much¡­ longer¡­ Captain¡­¡± ¡°I¡­ am so hungry¡­ I can¡¯t hold on anymore¡­¡± Bree¡¯s teeth chattered, speaking with difficulty. After finishing the last batch of ice melon worms the size of sunflower seeds, they had gone twenty hours without food. Additionally, in the blizzard, their device to contact Chen Qi faced signal interference and was unusable. With their food depleted and boundless cold piercing their souls, even if they reached the Witch¡¯s Coffin, they would undoubtedly die if Chen Qi didn¡¯t arrive as planned! And even if Chen Qi arrived, they still lacked sufficient food to sustain their vital signs. Palu didn¡¯t answer, continuing to lean on his cane, struggling through the blizzard towards the peak of the snow mountain. Suddenly, he stopped and looked into the distance. Amidst the roaring storm, Palu shouted loudly: ¡°We have arrived!¡± Palu looked toward the distance, and even through the massive blizzard, he could still see a transparent blue barrier standing at the end of their sight! ¡°We¡¯re here!¡± Bree exhaled, leading everyone behind Palu, standing before the snow mountain, looking towards their ultimate destination, the Witch¡¯s Coffin. In the distance, one could vaguely see the entire earth seem to dip down, forming a special rectangular shape, that is the legendary Witch¡¯s Coffin, the place of Time Condensation! ¡°We¡­¡± Palu was about to celebrate. However, at that moment, they heard a long dragon roar. In the relentless storm, Palu¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. He felt the presence of the Black Whale Group. But more terrifying than the Black Whale Group, was the gaze from the sky! Palu slowly lifted his head. A pair of dragon eyes that traversed the entire Big Snow Mountain, from the pinnacle of the sky, had set their sights on them. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 587: 362: Opening the Witchs Coffin_2 Chapter 587: Chapter 362: Opening the Witch¡¯s Coffin_2 Black Death Doctor spoke with sincerity: ¡°Black Hunter, join us. I swear by the name of the God of Balance, if you join us, we will provide you with the most precious resources! In our ambitions, you will become the new god of the Witch Sea!¡± New god¡­ Chen Qi looked into the sincere eyes of the Black Death Doctor. In his eyes, Chen Qi really seemed like the perfect vessel. Undoubtedly, once joined, he would possess new power. But as a price, to become the vessel of the Great Whale, he would forever be the agent of the Great Whale in Shell Country. Chen Qi shook his head, about to make small talk to buy some time for the Ice Demon Pirate Group to recover. However, suddenly, two streams of black tears appeared on the dry cheeks of the Black Death Doctor. The Black Death Doctor was crying, crying over his loss. He roared hysterically: ¡°Stop! Blue Beast!¡± It was too late! In the next instant, the figure of the Blue Beast drew a dazzling blue trace on the ice field! And he was only a meter away from Chen Qi! The tears of the Black Death Doctor kept flowing. The Blue Beast was different from the Black Whale Group; he had no pity for the Black Hunter! And the Black Hunter had just used his Domain, facing the absolute overwhelming force of the Blue Beast, he had no way out! Even the Black Hunter couldn¡¯t reopen his Domain in such a short time. In this brief moment, the blue flames on the face of the Blue Beast gently scorched Chen Qi¡¯s face. After several days apart, the reason in the eyes of the Blue Beast was gradually returning. With the rich resources of the Crack Tide and the funding from the Black Whale Group, his body, after fighting with the Black Light Dragon, had recovered quite a bit. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Blue Beast stopped in front of Chen Qi, posing for a Draw Sword Slash: ¡°Is your codename Black Hunter? You truly are a one-in-a-million genius.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, I¡¯ve killed three hundred and ten such geniuses.¡± The Blue Beast murmured softly: ¡°Goodbye.¡± Then, he fiercely swung the rusty long sword in his hand. In this era, the Blue Beast had no mercy for others. Blue Fire Slash! Boom! In an instant, the scorching blue fire split the ice field before them! Palu stood in front of Chen Qi using his body. Chen Qi watched the scene before him, somewhat moved. The blue fire, like thousands of blades, tore through Palu¡¯s throat, flesh and blood! Suddenly, the flesh and blood on his breastbone burned away, and he let out a wail. Unexpectedly, by a twist of fate, two of the major bosses of the Witch Sea, Palu and the Blue Beast, clashed head-on in an instant, both revealing their terrifying nature. The Blue Beast, as an incomplete Saint, possessed strength, speed, and Spiritual Power far surpassing others. Additionally, the Domain Release that might activate when he is severely wounded became a nightmare for countless people! The most terrifying thing about Palu¡­ No, more precisely, the most disgusting thing. ¡°Irritating toy¡­¡± The Blue Beast pulled the blood-drenched blade from Palu¡¯s shoulder, preparing to slash at Chen Qi again. However, contrary to his expectations, the next second, Palu aimed his gun at the Blue Beast¡¯s head. Bang! A close-range lucky bullet fired, and the head of the Blue Beast, under this overwhelming force, tilted back by 5 degrees, creating a three-centimeter deep bullet hole! Everyone was astonished by this sight. Using his mutilated body, Palu placed his hand on the shoulder of the Blue Beast: ¡°Only bad luck can kill me.¡± At this moment, a bright red dice was continuously tossed above Palu¡¯s head. And eventually, it landed on a five. Dice Dissolve. Fated death! When encountering a fatal attack, a twenty-sided dice would appear above his head. Only if a one is rolled will he die; otherwise, he can continue to act. And each time it is rolled, he gains a strong surge of Spiritual Power for himself. This was a Divine Skill that Palu stumbled upon in a High Rank Rift by offering his life to the gods, and it was the key reason he dared venture into dangerous zones. That is to say, no matter how powerful the attack, it must be rolled to truly kill Palu! If coupled with the Domain D20, the Curse Dice above Palu¡¯s head would also turn into a hundred-sided dice. Thus, as long as he can unleash his Domain, unless faced with a Saint Level Domain, Palu¡¯s Rebirth Dice is almost an undying existence. Using this powerful release, Palu was also known as one of the most difficult to kill legends, one of the Four Great Emperors. Bang! Bang! Bang! ¡°Boring dice tricks¡­¡± The Blue Beast had encountered Transcendents of Dice Phase a hundred years ago. He didn¡¯t hesitate and continued his Chopping strikes. Palu, using his gun as a sword, engaged in a fight with the Blue Beast. In an instant, the two like two streaks of lingering light, exchanged ten blows! Bang! However, under absolute stats, Palu was still pierced through the heart by a sword and then kicked behind Chen Qi. Chen Qi looked at Palu¡¯s miserable state and asked: ¡°Can¡¯t you activate the D20?¡± Palu gasped heavily and said to Chen Qi: ¡°The time isn¡¯t right yet, my current Dice Phase Spiritual Power isn¡¯t enough to open the D20 Domain¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± After speaking, Palu spat out a large mouthful of water. He had already opened the D20 Domain not long ago, and with his Spiritual Power impaired, reopening the D20 Domain would require the aid of a tool to replenish the power of the Dice Phase. For this, he specifically used a special relic, the ¡®Rebirth Dice¡¯, a dice that allowed him to fully revive with full health. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 588: 362 Start the Witchs Coffin_3 Chapter 588: Chapter 362 Start the Witch¡¯s Coffin_3 Simply put, he held a hundred-sided dice in his hand. Every minute, the dice would be rolled; if it showed the maximum points, 100, he could be fully resurrected! Bloodied all over, Palu turned his head and gave Chen Qi a smile: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Captain Palu is lucky, Black Hunter. After we return this time, I will tell you the great secret that the Ice Demon Pirate Group has been desperately seeking.¡± After speaking, Palu looked at the Blue Beast in front of him, his expression suddenly darkening: ¡°If I can¡¯t go back, tell Jin Li to give my debt to the needy, Black Hunter¡­¡± After speaking, Palu threw the dice in his hand, only managing to roll a one. Looking at the points in his hand, Palu gave a bitter smile: ¡°Although we haven¡¯t known each other for long, take care of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and take care of Jin Li. Although that guy is a bit greedy, he¡¯s not a bad person¡­¡± Palu thought if he died, perhaps only Chen Qi could inherit his Ice Demon Pirate Group. ¡°Shut up!¡± In Chen Qi¡¯s mind, the image of the Earth¡¯s flying chess game emerged. If his luck is bad, Palu might not even be able to activate his domain by the end of this battle. Most importantly, Palu was crazily setting up flags. Not to mention, there¡¯s a Little Crow on the Ghost Ship, desperately praying for their victory. The time has come¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and silently raised his blood-stained middle finger towards the Blue Beast: ¡°Garbage that was pinned to the ground by the Deep Sea Hunter last generation, come on.¡± The Deep Blue Hunter¡­ The Blue Beast paused, gripping the rusty knife in his hands. Someone dares to provoke him! Then, in the next instant, the Blue Beast teleported right in front of Chen Qi. He quickly bent over, thrust his thighs forward, hands holding the knife, and his entire being merged with the blade. At that moment, his body seemed to transform into a blazing huge knife! Qi Power Transformation. Flowing Fire Slash! Boom! S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The scorching blade light flashed and vanished, and boundless blue fire covered Chen Qi¡¯s body, spilling across the icy plain. Everyone watched the scene in astonishment. This was the strongest move the Blue Beast had ever used. This move was comparable to the legendary release. However, facing such an attack, Chen Qi simply placed his hand on his waist and slowly turned his head: ¡°Leave it to you, little Tentacle¡­¡± Boom! Suddenly, numerous thick, scorching tentacles burst out from behind Chen Qi, topped with blazing blue fire, entangling the Blue Beast¡¯s right hand. The Tentacle Merchant leisurely walked out, lifted his head, and laughed madly: ¡°Hahaha! Hahaha!¡± ¡°It¡¯s a fifth-rank sacrifice! A precious sacrifice!¡± The short merchant, not even one meter tall, looked excitedly at the Blue Beast over two meters tall! This was the most perfect sacrifice he had encountered in the Witch Sea! If offered to the Sea God, the great Sea God would surely grant her a big sum of money, if the Sea God still had any¡­ ¡°Little guy! I¡¯m going to eat you!¡± The Tentacle Merchant puffed her chest, laughed wildly, and then with her short legs, kicked the Blue Beast¡¯s thigh. ¡°This is¡­¡± The Blue Beast lowered his head, looked at the little creature in front of him, and tilted his head. Ever since his resurrection, he always felt that any monster could strike him. The Blue Beast, expressionless, slashed down with his knife. However, suddenly, the part of his body that had just been touched by the tentacles violently spurted out massive blood and rapidly decayed. ¡°This is¡­¡± Palu was shocked and looked for an explanation from Chen Qi. Chen Qi simply waved his hand nonchalantly and walked toward the depths of the Witch¡¯s Coffin: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s a mercenary, Blue Beast, I¡¯ll leave him to you¡­¡± You call this thing a mercenary? Palu looked in terror at the increasingly horrifying Tentacle Merchant. Her hair was growing continuously, transforming her into a terrifying calamity. With the Tentacle Merchant buying time, the Blue Beast would not be able to interfere with his actions for at least half an hour. In half an hour, either the Tentacle Merchant would escape, or the Blue Beast would be forced into a state of near-death release. Unnoticed, Chen Qi arrived in front of a huge transparent wall. This insurmountable transparent wall was the coffin lid of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. Forcing entry would instantly turn one into an eternal ice sculpture. At the entrance, Fen, covered in wounds, had long been waiting. Inside the Witch¡¯s Coffin, in addition to the Ice Witch, lay other heroes¡¯ bodies. To be cautious, Fen had been waiting for him. Fen watched Chen Qi, blew on her small hand, and a weak white flower appeared above her head and shook. The two looked at each other, after so many adventures, without saying a word, but they both understood each other¡¯s intentions. Fen¡¯s lips slightly moved, and she whispered something to Chen Qi using lip-reading. A three-word whisper? Chen Qi looked puzzled. After speaking, Fen¡¯s head sprouted a small pink flower, she took out a Witch Relic, and aimed it at the huge wall. Fen gently inserted the five relics into the wall, then gently turned them. Instantly, the wall made a key-turning noise. On the airtight wall, a door slowly opened, revealing stairs leading to the lower level. Fen sprouted a frightened little black flower, then waved to Chen Qi and walked inside. Finally reaching this step¡­ Chen Qi stepped forward, stepping into this frozen space, the silent resting place of countless heroes, the resurrection site of the Ice Witch. COMMENT 0 comment Vote 3 left SEND GIFT Chapter 603: 367: Quack! The Ice Witch is Unrivaled in the World!_3 Chapter 603: Chapter 367: Quack! The Ice Witch is Unrivaled in the World!_3 ¡°Blue Beast, with your current body, consuming the Ancient God¡¯s Blood will surely lead to collapse!¡± However, faced with the Black Death Doctor¡¯s warning, the Blue Beast like a crazed mongrel, hesitated not at all, gulping down the glass alongside its contents. According to the information from Whale Father, the resurrected Ice Witch should only have Saint¡¯s strength. Is she really so frightening¡­ The Black Death Doctor was somewhat puzzled. Boom! Boom! After drinking the Black Whale True Blood, Blue Beast¡¯s eyes turned white, and his Spirit Power Field suddenly materialized, turning into scorching blue flames. The Blue Beast¡¯s Fourth and Fifth Rank professions were already monstrous. This kind of extremely bloody and frenzied power was unbeatably formidable! It fused perfectly with the Whale Blood! Suddenly, Blue Beast¡¯s Spirit Power Field expanded, and the blue flames instantly covered the entire ice field, causing all the experts of the Black Whale Group to halt their actions at once! The Spirit Power Field released by the Blue Beast changed the landscape! This monster, born in the era of Deep Sea Hunters, subjected to secret experiments by the Navy, and resurrected in this era, was finally about to show its true strength! ¡°Everyone, head to our ship for refuge!¡± ¡°Brothers! Board our new ship and enjoy the fight!¡± commanded the Black Death Doctor. The new ship they referred to was Chen Qi¡¯s vessel. In Chen Qi¡¯s absence, Little Crow had no combat ability and could only hand over the ship to these pirates. The bloodthirsty pirates did not hesitate, dragging captives from the defeated Ice Demon Pirate Group aboard Chen Qi¡¯s new ship. Only this ship could withstand the shockwaves from the fight between Blue Beast and the Ice Witch! While toying with the Water Elf captured on Chen Qi¡¯s ship, the bloodthirsty experts of the Black Whale Group eagerly anticipated the outbreak of a great battle! ¡°Hehe! Finally going to see the Witch!¡± ¡°Who do you think will win?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to ask, the Ice Witch is unbeatable in the world!¡± ¡°The Blue Beast is the sure victor; Whale Father has said that the just-resurrected Ice Witch has at most only the initial Spirit Power Field of a Saint.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, gentlemen, and don¡¯t be afraid, even if the esteemed Blue Beast should fall, we will be safe!¡± ¡°The Ice Witch is the Saintess of Frostwinter Kingdom, she will forgive all our sins and let us reach the Goddess Country!¡± ¡°But that lunatic Black Hunter probably won¡¯t let us go!¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to worry about, Black Hunter can only listen to the Ice Witch, who is as great and motherly as the spirit itself!¡± The experts from the Black Whale Group excitedly discussed while trampling on members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group. A battle between two Saint-level characters, even dying here would not be in vain! Whoosh¡ª¡ª Under the vast Spirit Power of the Blue Beast, the blizzard that filled the sky finally stopped. The Blue Beast twisted its neck, looking towards the entrance of the Witch¡¯s Coffin. In the distance, the light of a lantern slowly brightened. The Ice Witch, holding the Day Lantern, walked out from the Witch¡¯s Coffin, and behind her followed the Witch and the Black Hunter, whom the Black Whale Group keenly anticipated. The Ice Witch glanced over the barely alive Palu on the ground, over the tragic scene. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s brows furrowed. Even after defeating Carol, the current situation was worse than he had imagined. The Ice Witch¡¯s red pupils shifted, calmly observing everything. In her original memory, to rescue her, the Blood Blade Pirate Group and Fen together in the Sea Coffin, lost no less than two thousand one hundred people, including two legends from the Blood Blade Pirate Group who were buried here. At that time, the entire ice field was littered with corpses, filled with wails of sorrow. Indeed, fate had entirely changed¡­ The Ice Witch turned her head, looking at the Blue Beast that had just consumed Black Whale True Blood. The Blue Beast¡¯s heart was ablaze, unleashing the full force of a Saint at their prime! Moreover, the Black Whale True Blood appeared prematurely in the Witch Sea¡­ The Ice Witch looked at the harsh scene before her. As Fen said, because of the man behind her, the current Witch Sea had become somewhat ¡®peaceful.¡¯ Looking at the ¡®beautiful¡¯ scene before her¡­ The Ice Witch shook the lantern in her hand and called out to all the pirates on the ice field: ¡°Come at me all at once; I¡¯m short on time.¡± sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 604: 368 Chapter 604: Chapter 368 Together they rise¡­ The bloodthirsty pirates, in a brief moment of calm. They acknowledged the strength of the Ice Witch, but also had faith in their great Whale Father! Whale Father once said, even if the Ice Witch were resurrected, she would merely be a stumbling block in his grand plan! Moreover, the Blue Beast who had consumed great whale blood, his Spirit Power Field had already materialized, completely overwhelming the Witch! S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The pirates of the Black Whale Group scoffed: ¡°Bragging Witch¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, look, the shoe print on the Ice Witch¡¯s face, she must have been kicked by the Blue Beast not long ago!¡± The Ice Witch had just recovered, and her Spirit Power Field was also very weak, it must be a pretense¡­ The Black Death Doctor looked towards Little Crow in the corner, frantic: ¡°Little Crow, you must have noticed too, right?¡± Huh? Little Crow, who was praying for Chen Qi¡¯s victory, suddenly had a question mark above her head. She hesitated for a moment, then stood up and looked towards the Witch on the ice plain. Her pupils rapidly contracted. Although it was hard for ordinary people to notice, as a doctor who had studied the bodies of ancient champions, Little Crow could sense the anomaly of the Ice Witch. She could feel that the current Ice Witch was particularly weak, her body as fragile as glass. Even she, Little Crow, if she could get close to the Ice Witch, might be able to slay her! Living in the Witch¡¯s Coffin already caused irreversible severe damage to the body. ¡°One mistake from the Ice Witch could be fatal¡­¡± Little Crow looked at the Witch, her fists tightening nervously. On the icy plain, the Ice Witch walked towards the center of the battlefield, casually taking off the Hunter¡¯s coat on her, revealing the thin Mage Robe underneath. Meanwhile, the Blue Beast twisted his neck, entirely focused, he abandoned the longsword in his hand, bending his body, adopting the posture of a wild beast on the hunt! The Ice Witch seemed to ignore the Blue Beast, calmly stating: ¡°Hey, do you know what¡¯s the difference between Fourth Rank and Fifth Rank?¡± Huh? Is she asking me? Chen Qi blinked. He never expected, at such a moment, the Ice Witch would ask him a question. Chen Qi pondered briefly. A Fourth Rank Transcendent, often seen by many Transcendents as the endpoint of Transcendent status, is because it is the final stage of cultivating Spiritual Power. At this stage, both the amount and intensity of Spiritual Power are like vast lakes, reaching the limit that both soul and body can bear. If one wants to attempt to break through this limit, they must remodel both soul and body. However, remodeling either soul or body is not something even a Legend can achieve. Moreover, Fifth Rank profession cards cannot be obtained through conventional methods. It¡¯s precisely because of this, to advance to Fifth Rank, one needs to rely on the Cracks containing infinite possibilities. Chen Qi collected his thoughts and answered the Witch¡¯s question: ¡°There are many differences, but fundamentally, it¡¯s the total amount of Spiritual Power.¡± Oh? A glint flashed in the eyes of the Ice Witch, as many Transcendents today would consider Fifth Rank as a further Sublimation of Spiritual Power. The Ice Witch continued: ¡°Correct, after Fourth Rank Extraordinary Spiritual Power sublimates, their Spiritual Power can transform unpredictably, touching upon domains that defy the common laws of the world¡­¡± The Ice Witch lightly flipped her hand, and an Ice Crystal Longsword formed: ¡°In an era sparse with Cracks, they continuously experiment, refining their manipulation of Spiritual Power into more pure forms like Qi Power, Blade Power, Lamp Power, etc., to seek more powerful Domains¡­ Thus, many believe that the rules of a Domain are a perfect demonstration of skill.¡± Domain¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with curiosity. Just as the Ice Witch said, a Domain is the ultimate display of skills of a Fourth Rank Transcendent. At this moment, a slight smile played on the Ice Witch¡¯s lips: ¡°However, in truth, as long as the Spiritual Power is sufficient, the Domains that Fourth Rank Transcendents spent a hundred years cultivating, are just casual moves to a Fifth Rank¡­¡± As the words fell, the Blue Beast pounced! The Blue Beast, having drunk the great whale blood, had shoulders broad and immensely powerful, his body strong like a burning giant bear. This beast-like charge was akin to the impact of a runaway train, and the Blue Fire behind him was like a towering tsunami! The power and speed were enough to extinguish a legendary figure in the blink of an eye! Pure monstrous strength, this is the Blue Beast! The Ice Witch turned her head, glanced at Chen Qi, and casually raised her right hand, whispering a word: ¡°Slow.¡± Swoosh! Feathery snowflakes began to fall beside the Ice Witch. Then, the Blue Beast, initially shooting like a bullet, started slowing down upon nearing the Ice Witch¡­ The speed of the Blue Beast rapidly dropped by fifty times! In that instant, the Blue Beast seemed to become a dynamic ink painting! Chen Qi¡¯s gaze flickered. This power, it was quite similar to his Domain ¡®Rift Slash.¡¯ The Condensed Domain, also noted in Rift Slash. If it were a Fourth Rank Transcendent, to use this level of move, they would need to release, consuming a large amount of Spiritual Power. Although much less powerful, the Ice Witch deployed this move without consuming a large amount of Spiritual Power or tearing a rift into another world. Seeing Chen Qi and Fen¡¯s shocked and puzzled expressions, the Ice Witch slowly turned back. Swoosh! The Ice Witch took a step forward, like a painter, arriving in front of the burning Blue Beast. Smack! The Ice Witch, as if wielding a paintbrush, swung her longsword. Swoosh! Chapter 605: 368_2 Chapter 605: Chapter 368_2 A burst of ink-like discharge erupted from the longsword, poured onto the body of the Blue Beast. The very moment during the ¡®slow release,¡¯ a fiery wound suddenly appeared on the chest of the Blue Beast! Boom! A massive impact caused debris to fly everywhere. The Blue Beast was forced to step back. However, facing this attack, the Blue Beast showed no fear; instead, it smiled even more brilliantly. ¡°Is this it? This level of consolidation is not even comparable to a Hunter!¡± Not comparable to a Hunter? A flicker of cat-like curiosity flashed in the eyes of the Ice Witch. Crack! Crack! The Blue Beast kept twisting its neck, emitting warning sounds: ¡°Our conditions are not perfect, and between those of the Fifth Rank, Spiritual Power determines everything!¡± ¡°Ice Witch, what a pity, if you weren¡¯t just awakened, if it wasn¡¯t your current Spirit Power Field, perhaps I wouldn¡¯t be a match for you¡­¡± ¡°But now you, as weak as a commonplace white rabbit, with your Spirit Power Field suppressed by me, facing the complete me? How long can you last?¡± The face of the Blue Beast grew more and more ferocious. He was fed up with being ignored by the Ice Witch! Ignored by the remnants of this era! The Ice Witch¡¯s expression turned cold, her frown appeared for the third time. Bang! Bang! Boom, all of a sudden, a blue burning airflow rapidly expanded on the body of the Blue Beast, igniting fierce steams wave after wave! The huge blue steam even pushed back Fen and Chen Qi, who were watching from afar. Fen put his hands together, watching nervously. The Second Rank is initiated¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s gaze turned icy. The profession of the Blue Beast was the same as his, and through long cultivation, it had accumulated more than a hundred types of Monster Power. These Monster Powers are uncontrollably violent; once activated, they will lead to the person¡¯s death. Therefore, the Blue Beast always suppressed them, no command from the brain could release them! To prevent losing control, only during a real threat of death can the Blue Beast unleash these powers, activating its Second Rank. These powers amalgamating will create an utterly vicious, bloodthirsty behemoth that disregards everything! S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, in this state, he could merge into Blue Fire, ignoring the effects of most Domains! This is bad¡­ Chen Qi loudly warned: ¡°Ice Witch, be careful, he might be able to ignore your slow effect, and move through the fire¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± A flicker of confusion flashed through the eyes of the Ice Witch. However, the Blue Beast wouldn¡¯t give her time to think! He crouched on all fours, stepped forward, and burst forth with Instant Flash. By the time he appeared again, he was already behind the Ice Witch. Behold, on the body of the Blue Beast, the faces of beasts converged, numerous twisted muscles burst out of his body. His eyes flickered with the light of wild beasts, and his entire body, within a breath, swelled fivefold! The people on the ice field were shocked, even the Blizzard Dragon King who was sleeping a hundred miles away opened his eyes. Boom! Boom! The Blue Beast used a claw, larger than the Ice Witch herself, smashing it down on the Ice Witch¡¯s head! The Ice Witch spoke softly again: ¡°Slow down¡­¡± However, it was too slow! The effect of slow was too slow! It was unclear whether the speed of the Blue Beast was too fast, or if the Blue Beast had adapted to the consolidation! Under the effect of ¡®slow,¡¯ the speed of the Blue Beast did not decrease, but instead, became even more robust! Both speed and power were nearing their limits! Splash! Splash! The scorching air wrapped around the body of the Blue Beast already penetrated the body of the Ice Witch! Swipe! The Ice Crystal Protective Layer on the body of the Ice Witch was rapidly melted, a tiny wound appeared on the right cheek of the Ice Witch¡ª Just as fragile as expected¡­ The Blue Beast continued to speed up, roaring in his heart: ¡°Die die die die die!!!!!¡± And just then, the eyes of the Ice Witch finally showed a serious expression. The Ice Witch slowly turned her head, looking up at the Blue Beast above her. Crack! In the next breath, the attack of the Blue Beast smashed down, causing the ice field in sight to tremble! Rumbling, rumbling! A deafening roar pierced through the air. In an instant, an avalanche occurred, the terrain of the entire ice field split violently, and a sky-covering blue flame erupted like a volcano, causing a shocking earthquake!! Even the massive Ghost Ship suddenly swayed! Everyone struggled to maintain their footing, quietly waiting for the Blue Fire to disperse. Behold, in the center of the ice field ruins, the entire body of the Blue Beast, now twisted into a five-meter monster, uttered in a nearly hoarse voice: ¡°Goodbye, Witch!¡± However, the moment he finished speaking, the Ice Witch appeared atop a massive arm, elegantly aiming her longsword at the Blue Beast¡¯s throat. The expression on the Ice Witch¡¯s face regained its composure: ¡°Your speed is too slow, little dog.¡± Everyone was shocked, looking puzzled at the scene before them! Just now, the speed and power of the Blue Beast were extraordinarily violent, truly Fifth Rank speed and power! ¡°How is it possible, it should have been an overwhelming force¡­¡± Black Death Doctor clenched his fists. Even other Saints couldn¡¯t dodge this strike just by speed and power. Is the Ice Witch¡¯s speed even beyond that! Everyone looked puzzled. Among the astonished crowd, only Chen Qi saw everything clearly. Perfect condensation¡­ Just now, the Ice Witch used a condensation similar to ¡®Rift Slash,¡¯ once again dodging the impact. But, unlike Chen Qi¡¯s Magic Technique. The Ice Witch¡¯s condensation not only reduces speed but also stops the thought process of others. And during the release process, almost no Spiritual Power is emitted. Therefore, in the eyes of others, the Ice Witch dodged the attack of the Blue Beast with speed. This is the Ice Witch¡¯s true Magic Technique, Time Stop! Just now, the Ice Witch condensed time for about three seconds. During this brief process, only Chen Qi saw the whole scene. Chen Qi took a deep breath, because he had studied the Ice Witch¡¯s techniques and reached a quite high realm, he could remain rational during this special Time Stop. But even so¡­ Just as the remnants of the Blue Beast¡¯s move surged, the Ice Witch¡¯s white hair fluttered in the wind. The Ice Witch gently touched her hair strands, looking at the shocked expressions of Chen Qi and Fen: ¡°Do you understand now? This is absolute suppression of power and speed.¡± Then, she turned around, unleashing a Magic Technique in front of everyone. The completely released body of the Blue Beast was already riddled from its own chaotic power. ¡°¡­¡± The Blue Beast watched the Ice Witch atop his fists, his whole body trembling as he stood still. His all-out strike also failed to harm the Ice Witch! ¡°It¡¯s over¡­¡± With a casual strike, the Ice Witch knocked him to the ground. Having said this, a wound on the face of the Ice Witch expanded slightly. The Ice Witch¡­ Chen Qi was secretly alarmed. At the instant of ¡®Time Stop¡¯, he had seen a trace of fear on the Ice Witch¡¯s face. The Ice Witch finished dealing with the Blue Beast and stepped on its head. The victor was decided. Many pirates looking at the scene exclaimed excitedly: ¡°Teacher!!! You¡¯re so powerful!!!¡± ¡°Hmph¡ª¡± The Ice Witch raised her head as if defeating the Blue Beast in front of her only took a tiny bit of her strength. ¡°Just a trivial matter.¡± Many Pirate Groups gripping at the scene tightened their fists, full of fear. Who knows how much more power the Ice Witch has! However, only Chen Qi noticed, the body of the Ice Witch seemed to be unwell. Is the body of the Ice Witch trembling? Chen Qi asked: ¡°Ice Witch, do you need my assistance?¡± The Ice Witch could no longer hold up. That strike had exhausted all her strength. Chapter 606: 370 Chapter 606: Chapter 370 ¡°Regarding the Matter That Only I Can Move Freely in the Witch¡¯s Time Stop World No need¡­ The Ice Witch replied with unusual determination, causing Chen Qi to pause in surprise. Could it be, the Ice Witch is really alright? Did I see it wrong? Chen Qi fell into contemplation. Indeed, the Ice Witch is currently the world¡¯s strongest Witch! How could she possibly become weak! Next, all the Ice Witch needs to do is deliver the final blow to the Blue Beast, and this battle will be over¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling ashamed for doubting the Ice Witch¡¯s strength. Chen Qi looked up and instantly met numerous piercing gazes. However, on the way there, the Ice Witch might very well face an assault from the Black Whale Group. Protecting the ¡®main general¡¯ is the most important link in battle for weaker Transcendents. The Black Whale Group¡¯s Black Death Doctor, among others, still has many unimaginable Mutant Potions left unused. Even a Blue Beast teetering on the brink of death is worth the Black Whale Group¡¯s all-out effort¡­ Chen Qi observed the Whale Group, his hand on the knife at his waist, ready to counterattack at any moment. ¡°How is it possible¡­¡± The Black Death Doctor gritted his teeth, scrutinizing the Witch before him. The Witch¡¯s white hair floated gently in the wind. In the presence of the Spirit Power Field, even the Blue Beast couldn¡¯t defeat the Ice Witch. The Black Whale Group still had two trump cards left: their Black Whale Blood, and the Black Death Doctor¡¯s Domain Release ¡®Black Death City¡¯! But can these two trump cards truly stop the invincible Ice Witch? The members of the Black Whale Group watched this scene, their hesitation preventing them from taking a single step forward. The Ice Witch walked proudly, her snow-white hair dancing in the cold wind. Like a reaper, her pure white feet tread the ground, harvesting the life of the Blue Beast. And the nearly crippled Blue Beast could only watch the Ice Witch as she took step after step towards it¡­ Step after step¡­ One step after another¡­ As she walked, the Ice Witch also used an extremely arrogant little expression to say to Chen Qi: ¡°Qi, all deep sea monsters¡­ beneath my hand¡­¡± The Ice Witch intended to use the fate of the Blue Beast to tell Chen Qi about the consequences of becoming a deep sea monster. Snap! Crack! Accompanied by a crisp noise, before she could finish speaking, the Ice Witch suddenly slipped and fell. Her head hit the ground and her buttocks stuck up high. This¡­ for a moment, Chen Qi thought he had seen it wrong. However, it¡¯s very normal for the Ice Witch to be weak after just crawling out of the Witch¡¯s Coffin! Yes, it¡¯s perfectly normal for the Ice Witch to fall down! Apart from Fen, I am the closest to the Ice Witch. Should I go and help her? Chen Qi was suddenly torn. Wait, something doesn¡¯t seem quite right¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils contracted suddenly. He saw the Ice Witch¡¯s buttocks twitch a bit, then slowly lift her small head, blinked her eyes, and let out a whimpering cry like a teary-eyed cat: ¡°Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch!¡± The Ice Witch, kneeling on the ground and holding her head, shed a tear from the corner of her eye, pitifully said: ¡°Why must fate be so twisted, why do I encounter a Fifth Rank mighty being as soon as I emerge!¡± ¡°And who the hell stepped on my face!¡± The weakened Ice Witch, with her butterfly-wing-like hands propping herself up, tried to stand back up. Thump! However, due to the slippery ground, with a smack, the Ice Witch fell again, assuming her tragically comical, buttocks-up posture. This time, her protruding buttocks seemed even more pronounced. ¡­ A silence fell. The Ice Witch¡¯s head was to the side on the ground, her bright red pupils losing their luster, gazing despairingly at the world. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°???¡± At that moment, Chen Qi was in disarray. This figure, forlornly sticking up their buttocks with such a sad face, who is this? Could the Ice Witch also show such a pitiable expression¡­ The Ice Witch being the most popular in the Witch Sea comes from not just her occasional tsundere and emotionless expressions, but mostly her absolute elegance and gentleness. Faced with this scene, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit moved. Although it was a bit odd, the Ice Witch was not a deity. It was already impressive for her to maintain this level of combat after being sealed in the Witch¡¯s Coffin for over a decade. Weakness was inevitable¡­ Help her up! Chen Qi pitied the Ice Witch and immediately made up his mind. He prepared to step forward, like a true gentleman, to elegantly help the Witch stand up, to score some good points with her! However, Chen Qi soon realized that something was off. Why is it that everyone is silent in the face of the current Ice Witch? Why hasn¡¯t the Black Whale Group taken this opportunity to launch a sneak attack? Why hasn¡¯t Fen reacted? Chen Qi found his body was rigid, and only his eyeballs could move left and right. It was only then he noticed! The entire world was engulfed in a faint blue hue! What on earth happened? In the next instant, Chen Qi immediately understood everything. In the very moment before she fell, the Ice Witch! To prevent everyone from seeing her embarrass herself, she had initiated Time Condensation! Such quick reflexes, such rapid Magic Technique activation! Chen Qi was in awe. ¡­ However, was such a power-draining ultimate move really worth using for a situation like this? Chen Qi stood frozen in place, quietly watching the Ice Witch¡¯s performance. In the world where time stood still, the invincible Ice Witch, after three attempts, finally defeated the ground and stood up! Then, the typically icy and gentle-faced Ice Witch raised her middle finger, using disdainful and scornful eyes, she despised the ground that caused her to slip! Chapter 612: 371: The Witchs Reward_2 Chapter 612: Chapter 371: The Witch¡¯s Reward_2 Despite his Spiritual Power not being sublimated, in terms of combat strength alone, he could already battle any Legend. However, during this battle, he did not unleash his full strength, his trump card ¨C the ¡®Red Form¡¯ of Monsterization. This battle did not satisfy him fully! The Ice Witch¡¯s gaze rested on Chen Qi¡¯s surgically modified back as she sipped her tea: ¡°Oh? Nicely trained~¡± Then, she carefully inspected Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field again. As Fen mentioned, Chen Qi¡¯s strength should not be underestimated. Aside from his Spiritual Power not being sublimated, he already is a Fourth Rank Transcendent, capable of standing on his own; in today¡¯s seas, no one can ignore his combat strength. In the era of the Crack Tide, more Legends will emerge, but to achieve this much in such a short period of time is extremely rare. Following this, the Ice Witch¡¯s cold palm gently brushed over Chen Qi¡¯s back, asking: ¡°How did you acquire your Deep Sea Talent?¡± S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ice Witch could clearly feel that Chen Qi possessed certain special talents. These talents made Chen Qi¡¯s body emit a scent that she extremely disliked. A scent that made her want to kill him! It was a scent unique to the Deep Sea! The sharp fingertip of the Ice Witch gently sunk into Chen Qi¡¯s back. Should Chen Qi fail to answer satisfactorily, as an executor of the sea, she saw it necessary to punish him. Chen Qi took a deep breath and simply answered: ¡°Inspiration Talent.¡± Talent? The Ice Witch paused for a moment. Like Fen¡¯s inspiration talent ¨C Fen had an unawakened Natural Affinity from childhood, this unique affinity allowing her to more easily glimpse the wonders of Extraordinary Plants. Of course, these inspiration talents seemed chaotic and innate, but actually, they all had traces to follow. Such as, offerings to the Sea God, pollution from another world, curses from Crack monsters, bloodline gifts from families, and so forth¡­ Sea Beast Disease, inspiration talent¡­ The Ice Witch closed her eyes. In the Witch Sea, it was not rare to find people with Deep Sea Talents. Deep Sea Hunters, Whale Father, and the leader of the Sea God Group ¡®Sea God¡¯ all possessed such talents. What was truly surprising was that Chen Qi himself held no tainted powers. In the Witch Sea, acquiring such power inevitably meant being tainted. ¡°Good answer.¡± The Ice Witch nodded. Although it sounded unbelievable, in the Ice Witch¡¯s long memory, this was not unheard of. Rather, the disorder of fate surprised the Ice Witch even more. Why did this world not follow the guidance of fate? The Ice Witch frowned. All she could think of was the forbidden Crack invasions beyond Class A, which led to some deviations. But regardless, fate would always return to its proper anchor point. The Ice Witch scanned him from top to bottom. She then sat back in the captain¡¯s chair, shaking her cup of red tea: ¡°Not bad, I am satisfied. In this era, you qualify to advance to Fifth Rank.¡± Hmm? Chen Qi was not surprised by this response. He himself knew some methods to advance to Fifth Rank, but those methods were too dangerous, requiring contact with extremely high-rank Cracks. The Ice Witch gently sipped her red tea: ¡°Digest this for now, afterward, I will explain it to you in detail.¡± After finishing, she handed Chen Qi a page filled with Spiritual Power Runes. Chen Qi received the page. The text on the page was written in an ancient rune script, twisting and intertwining, almost like lively elves leaping upon the paper! A gentle touch allowed one to feel streams of subtle energy rippling through the body! Chen Qi¡¯s mind was suddenly filled with knowledge, a prompt appearing before him. [Witch¡¯s Page Nature: Book Function: Entrusted by the Ice Witch, a rune page created by the Book Saint after twenty years, capable of activating a Transcendent¡¯s Spirit Power Field, rapidly assisting with Spirit Power Sublimation. Note from the Book Saint: Are you still frustrated about painstakingly studying, staying up all night, yet unable to achieve Spirit Power Sublimation? Purchase the Witch¡¯s Page, and one night will return you a miracle!] What kind of advertising spiel¡­ Chen Qi cautiously rubbed his fingers. Normally, Spirit Power Sublimation required intense meditation and a hefty amount of Extraordinary Resources. Creating the Witch¡¯s Page was something only a Fifth Rank Expert could do. Moreover, it required precious Class A Crack materials. Though the remark was somewhat odd, without a doubt, it was an extremely rare item. In the White Tower Federation, only hunters of distinguished merit could receive a small page. Chen Qi accepted the page: ¡°Thank you, Witch.¡± The Ice Witch smiled faintly, then said: ¡°After I handle some matters, I will explain the methods of advancing to Fifth Rank to you.¡± ¡°Next, please call Fen for me.¡± ¡°Fen?¡± Chen Qi asked in confusion. He could vaguely guess the Ice Witch¡¯s intention. Inside the Sea Coffin, Fen¡¯s condition had worsened again. If it hadn¡¯t been for the medicine from the Merchant Coffin, Fen¡¯s journey might even have cost her twenty years of life to maintain normal bodily functions. The Ice Witch took another sip of tea: ¡°Yes, I have some matters with her.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin: ¡°By the way, Ice Witch, is there anything particular you would like to eat?¡± Eat? The Ice Witch swallowed. It had been many years since she had enjoyed good food. In her dreams over these years, she had dreamt countless times of savoring a feast. The Ice Witch swallowed again, a terrifying hunger spreading from her stomach throughout her body. Chapter 615: 372 The Extremely Stubborn Witch_2 Chapter 615: Chapter 372 The Extremely Stubborn Witch_2 Chen Qi served Fen a bowl of fish soup, handing it to her: ¡°Eat more, don¡¯t starve yourself.¡± ¡°Thank you, Qi, your soup is really tasty!¡± Fen took the fish soup, drinking it with an expression of enjoyment. ¡°Alright, everyone, let¡¯s eat.¡± Chen Qi said loudly. Clang! Clang! Before long, everyone was gathered around the steaming Magic Potion Pot, relishing the rare tranquility and warmth. Palu and Bree sat on Chen Qi¡¯s right side, while Fen sat on his left. The little crow had entered stealth mode, sipping the fish soup. Even the Witch Queen, the Ice Witch, sat cross-legged elegantly. As an Ascetic, I shouldn¡¯t indulge in too much delicious food¡­ the Ice Witch thought to herself, sipping a small mouthful of fish soup. Delicious, so delicious, it tastes even better than black tea! The Ice Witch¡¯s cheeks flushed rosily as she took small sips with a spoon. Compared to others who were devouring their food, the Ice Witch¡¯s manner of eating was the epitome of elegance. Chen Qi also sat down cross-legged, resting his face on his hand, and asked: ¡°How is it, Witch? Does it suit your taste?¡± Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ice Witch¡¯s face turned red, and she pursed her lips: ¡°It¡¯s quite alright.¡± Then the Ice Witch continued to ask: ¡°By the way, how did you manage to get so many sea fish?¡± Chen Qi explained: ¡°Thanks to my own talent, plus the fact that I¡¯ve learned High-class Fishing Skill, it¡¯s not hard to catch food on the open sea.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± A flash of surprise glinted in the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes. She hadn¡¯t expected that the hardest problem of the Sea Coffin, finding food, would be solved so simply by Chen Qi! Even for her, in this world of ice and frost, the only way to resist the overwhelming hunger was to push through stubbornly. This little dark-haired chef isn¡¯t too bad, wait, Angela, you must not be tempted by mere food¡­ the Ice Witch thought, while sipping the soup like a lazy little white cat, blissfully happy. At this point, Palu asked a key question: ¡°Witch, in this case, can each of us smoothly clear the A-tier Crack Sea Coffin?¡± Clearing an A-tier Crack! The crowd revealed excited expressions, looking eagerly at the Ice Witch and the Black Hunter. The challenge of the Sea Coffin was extremely difficult; without finding a hidden exit or possessing special items, one had to stay for fifteen days to leave the Crack and earn rewards! And the rewards increased significantly with each additional day stayed! If they could endure for eighteen days, they could almost guarantee a reward evaluation of C-tier for everyone! The C-tier reward of an A-tier Crack surpassed that of ordinary Cracks! This would be an unimaginable fortune! Even before entering the Witch¡¯s Coffin, everyone was prepared for an eighty percent chance of a deadly outcome, and to think that all would safely leave the Witch¡¯s Coffin was an unrealistic fantasy! Currently, including the prisoners from the Black Whale Group, they had a total of seventy people! Seventy people passing through an A-tier Crack would be considered a rare miracle in the world! And the accumulated rewards for seventy people would make adventurers and merchants across the Witch Sea, no, the entire sea, green with envy! That is to say, as long as they could safely leave the Witch Sea, they were on their way to completing an earth-shattering treasure hunt! Of course, there were still two key problems to address. First, the issue of food, they must ensure there was enough to feed everyone on the ship. Second, monsters¡ªthe longer they stayed, the more powerful monsters they would attract. And then, they could very well face monsters of Saint Level! At this moment, Palu asked again: ¡°Qi, for the food aspect, can we sustain it for eighteen days?¡± If there¡¯s not enough fish, I can just catch you a Lord of Condensation¡­ Chen Qi replied quite relaxedly: ¡°In terms of food, I should not have a problem.¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes shone with golden light, and they vaguely saw a massive pillar! Undoubtedly, that was the substantive support from the Black Hunter! High combat ability and also good at cooking! For a while, the members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group felt their devotion wavering, even Captain Palu who never abandons his crew and dressed up flamboyantly seemed less appealing! If Captain Palu wasn¡¯t still around, the members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group would have loved to clasp Chen Qi¡¯s leg and kiss it a hundred times over to swear their loyalty! Palu, having received an affirmative reply, then turned to say: ¡°Witch, can you help us fight the monsters attracted by eighteen days?¡± The Ice Witch was stunned for a moment and her hand holding the fish soup involuntarily shook. She hesitated, and she couldn¡¯t¡­ Chen Qi thought. If what he saw in Time Condensation was not an illusion, then the Ice Witch as she was now was really just toughing it out! She may be strong, but facing a Saint Level monster would likely still give her a hard time. Chen Qi moistened his throat, ready to help the Ice Witch decline the offer. However, the Ice Witch elegantly sipped a mouthful of fish soup, didn¡¯t answer, and just smiled faintly: ¡°Humph~¡± Seeing this, Bree suddenly slapped his captain: ¡°Captain Palu, how utterly disrespectful!¡± ¡°Are you questioning Witch¡¯s strength?¡± ¡°A mere Saint Level monster pose a threat to the Ice Witch?¡± Huh? Palu lifted his head, looking around at everyone with confusion. All he saw were people throwing him looks as if he were a fool. That is the mightiest witch who took no damage from drinking Black Whale Blood, the Blue Beast! A witch who once reached the Demigod Rank has lived through countless eras, witnessing innumerable histories. And yet, Palu dared to question the strength of the Ice Witch! Even if the Ice Witch were to drink tea with one hand and read a book with the other, she could obliterate a Fifth Rank monster! ¡°¡­¡± Everyone felt the Ice Witch was invincible¡­ Chen Qi looked helplessly towards the Ice Witch. Only to see, the hand holding the fish soup shake even more violently. Palu, who had been reproached, also looked towards the Ice Witch, quietly waiting for an answer. He could not see through her Spirit Power Field at all. Fen and the little crow were also full of curiosity. No matter what, they had to persist for fifteen days. She might not be able to¡­ Chen Qi spoke on behalf of the Ice Witch: ¡°The Witch needs rest. She may not be able to protect everyone¡­¡± ¡°No¡­¡± Just then, the long-silent Ice Witch silently raised her head. How could the most powerful Witch Queen admit to being unable? Seeing this, the Ice Witch put down the fish soup, propped up her chin with her hand, and said lightly: ¡°If it¡¯s just the minor monsters for fifteen days, for me¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s a piece of cake.¡± Suddenly, the sailors on the deck showed looks of amazement. Fifth Rank monsters are just minor monsters in the eyes of the Ice Witch! Hm? Chen Qi paused for a moment, carefully observing the Ice Witch. Only to see, after the Ice Witch spoke, she shook even more violently. However, this slight tremor, most people believed, was caused by the cold. But in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, it was nervousness. Ice Witch, aren¡¯t you just bluffing? Chen Qi sipped on some fish soup and politely said: ¡°Witch, if there¡¯s anything you need our help with, feel free to tell us.¡± Fen chimed in as well, seeing her teacher¡¯s physical condition also seemed to be lacking: ¡°Yes, teacher, if you can¡¯t manage, some of the battles, you can ask Qi for help.¡± Am I incapable? Ask that little dark-haired brat for help¡­ The Ice Witch closed her eyes, snorting coldly. Only to see, the Ice Witch slowly opened her bright red pupils, with a proud and indifferent smile: ¡°Everyone, rest assured, even if I¡¯m gravely injured, whether it¡¯s the Blue Beast or the legendary Lord of Condensation¡­¡± ¡°To me, everything below the Sixth Rank is but ants.¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t loud, but her words rang like a bell in everyone¡¯s heart! Merely ants! The crowd couldn¡¯t help but inhale a sharp breath of air. In the stunned gazes of everyone, the Ice Witch put down her finished bowl of fish soup, confidently looking towards Chen Qi and Fen: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we will protect you.¡± And just at that moment, the excited little crow interjected: ¡°Uh, Witch, what if a Fifth Rank monster were to appear right now?¡± Now? The Ice Witch looked at the little crow, a hint of curiosity flashing by. Wait, the little crow¡¯s words¡­ Chen Qi paused for a moment, quickly lifting his head to search for the enemy silhouette. All he saw were a pair of dragon eyes filled with boundless ambition staring at them. In front of the Sea Coffin, second only to the Lord of Condensation, the grand BOSS¡ªBlizzard Dragon King! The Blizzard Dragon King concealed itself in the vast skies, like an impending storm of blizzard, scrutinizing the crowd. The embodiment of the blizzard catastrophe, a horrifying existence of the Fifth Rank, the apex of the food chain in the icy plains, the Dragon King who has slain countless heroes! The Ice Witch also lifted her head, involuntarily dropping a bead of cold sweat. She glanced at those dragon eyes and gently bit her lip. Chapter 618: 373: In the Time Stop World, the Extremely Vile Ice Witch_3 Chapter 618: Chapter 373: In the Time Stop World, the Extremely Vile Ice Witch_3 What is she going to do to me while I¡¯m frozen in time? Chen Qi screamed inwardly, wanting to move, but he had not yet fully adapted to the Ice Witch¡¯s solidification. In that instant, Chen Qi became unusually panicked. Fear and unrest rapidly took root in his heart. You see, within the frozen time, the Ice Witch does as she pleases! And judging from the current situation, the duration of the time stop that the Ice Witch can maintain far exceeds his imagination! Elegantly, the Ice Witch flashed in front of Chen Qi with a swift movement! S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, with her lips pursed and her face close to Chen Qi, she gently blew a breath: ¡°Little Black Hair, from the first moment I laid eyes on you after leaving my coffin, I thought you were the most likely to ascend to Fifth Rank!¡± ¡°Keep it up, I believe you can do it!¡± ¡°???¡± What can I do? The solidified Chen Qi fell into complete disarray. The brows of the Ice Witch furrowed as she squeezed out a bitter smile: ¡°I am somewhat weak now, in need of a fearless warrior.¡± As the Ice Witch spoke, she moved behind Chen Qi: ¡°It seems that you are the only one¡­¡± Why is the Ice Witch moving behind me? Chen Qi was utterly confused. Slap! Slap! Slap! Three crisp sounds. The Ice Witch squatted down and forcefully smacked Chen Qi¡¯s buttocks twice, as well as the joints of both feet! Chen Qi felt the impact from behind and was totally dumbfounded, struggling to get his body functioning again. He could not describe his feelings at the moment. The feeling of being powerless in the Time Stop World, his body at the mercy of the Witch, was utterly deplorable! The next second, after smacking Chen Qi¡¯s back, the Ice Witch quickly returned to the bow, resumed her haughty posture, sat down, crossed her snowy white legs, and surveyed everyone. Crack! Time started moving again. At the instant time resumed due to the Ice Witch¡¯s special smack, Chen Qi suddenly felt a surge through his legs and buttocks, then his left foot lunged forward with a powerful step! He took a step forward. Whoosh! The whole world fell silent. Everyone¡¯s eyes were on Chen Qi. The Black Hunter took a step forward, accepting the Witch¡¯s trial! The Ice Witch closed her eyes and said: ¡°Interesting~¡± ¡°Qi¡­¡± Palu, Fen, Bree, and others had their pupils shrink, each displaying a look of surprise. They looked at the Ice Witch in astonishment. Facing Chen Qi¡¯s advance, the Ice Witch simply smiled lightly, as if she already knew that Chen Qi possessed the courage to face the Dragon King alone, to boldly confront death! Chen Qi, with his Fourth Rank body, actually dared to actively challenge the Fifth Rank BOSS of the Sea Coffin¡ªthe Blizzard Dragon King! This is the Black Hunter! A creature with no reverence for life! Palu was completely shocked. He prided himself as a fearless Adventurer of Light, but it seemed that he was somewhat inferior in front of the Black Hunter! As a captain who has experienced countless life-and-death adventures, he could not help but admire the Black Hunter¡¯s madness and bravery. All eyes were focused on Chen Qi. The Black Hunter not only possessed great strength¡ªhis madness was beyond their understanding! The hand holding the teacup of the Ice Witch trembled slightly, and she spoke like a Prophet who knew the past and the future: ¡°Qi, do you feel a bit confused, wondering why you stepped forward?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi was silent. ¡°Qi, this proves your courage, your desire to challenge the strong, overcoming the fear and rationality within your heart.¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s face blushed slightly, she drank a cup of tea to hide her unease, and said: ¡°Then as you wish, I will personally train you to face the Blizzard Dragon King!¡± A cold wind blew gently. Amid the shocked, admiring gazes of everyone, Chen Qi, disheveled by the wind and volunteering to challenge the Blizzard Dragon King, couldn¡¯t help but curse inwardly: ¡°Ice Witch, fuck¡­¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s manipulation within the Time Stop World was far more deplorable than he could have imagined. Chapter 621: 374 The Witch Who Enjoys Whipping and Playing Pranks_3 Chapter 621: Chapter 374 The Witch Who Enjoys Whipping and Playing Pranks_3 The actions of the Ice Witch also served as enlightenment for the little raven. Following that, the Ice Witch lifted her chin, looking proudly towards Chen Qi: ¡°Little black-haired boy, do you have anything to repent for? Like attacking in the night¡­¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ice Witch gazed at Chen Qi with a questioning look. ¡°There¡¯s nothing; my heart is as clear as a mirror.¡± Chen Qi said decisively, glaring fiercely at the Ice Witch. That look¡­ The Ice Witch subconsciously turned her head away feeling guilty. The words and gaze of the opponent made her almost believe that she was the one who should sincerely repent! ¡°Cough cough.¡± The Ice Witch steered the conversation back on track: ¡°According to the destiny I have glimpsed, the Blizzard Dragon King will launch an attack five days before the Crack collapses.¡± ¡°That means, you have five days to sublimate your Spiritual Power and at the same time, master a totally new power¡­¡± A new power? Chen Qi looked puzzled: ¡°???¡± ¡°A power you are immensely familiar with, yet have never truly mastered.¡± A power so familiar¡­ Chen Qi displayed a curious look, playing along with the Ice Witch¡¯s performance. The Ice Witch explained: ¡°After reaching the Fourth Rank, one¡¯s Sea of Spirit has fully opened up, and no matter how powerful the Nether Sea Technique or talent is, the enhancements are very limited.¡± ¡°Throughout history, countless legends have sought the method to ascend to Saint. Many have obtained the mythical Fifth Rank Occupation Card but could not assimilate it due to their own Spiritual Power. Because, they lacked the most crucial element. That is the source of their power¡ªthe Crack.¡± ¡°The Crack¡­¡± Chen Qi, hearing this term, pondered for a moment as memories gradually emerged in his mind. The Ice Witch continued: ¡°The essence of a Fifth Rank Expert¡¯s imposing Spiritual Power is because their Sea of Spiritual Power is connected to a Crack! This Crack is part of their source of Spiritual Power; they can continuously draw Spiritual Power from it!¡± The Crack¡­ Chen Qi nodded. Although Fourth Rank Legends are powerful, they essentially rely on their own Sea of Spirit for battle. However, Fifth Rank Transcendents draw Spiritual Power directly from the Crack. If to be metaphorically compared, it¡¯s like the difference between integrated graphics and a dedicated graphics card. ¡°Of course¡­¡± The Ice Witch continued: ¡°It¡¯s not easy to connect to a Crack. Besides, to ascend to the Fifth Rank, two other conditions must be met.¡± The Ice Witch outlined the conditions for ascending to the Fifth Rank she knew. He must meet three conditions: first, Spirit Power Sublimation, his own Spiritual Power reaching the pinnacle of Legend! Second, his being must be connected to a Crack of at least B grade. Third, a Fifth Rank Occupation Card, which under normal circumstances won¡¯t drop from a Crack unless it¡¯s of the highest rating. The crafting of a Fifth Rank Occupation Card requires vast knowledge and countless materials. However, this is not too worrying, as the Ice Witch, being the Witch Queen, certainly knows how to craft a Fifth Rank Occupation Card. The Ice Witch, like an excellent teacher, detailed the method of ascending to the Fifth Rank for Chen Qi. ¡°You should know, what is the most critical point for ascending to the Fifth Rank?¡± The Ice Witch asked. Without hesitation, Chen Qi answered: ¡°Crack resources.¡± A Fifth Rank Saint needs a Crack that is at least of B grade. Moreover, this Crack must reflect the unique Nature of the Transcendent. That is to say, they must harness at least a B grade Crack, with a Deformation Level of zero, that fits their Nature. However, in ordinary times, not to mention B-rank Cracks, even C-rank Cracks are almost inaccessible to ordinary people. Moreover, since many Cracks are difficult to contain, even for people of major families, there are very few who can advance to Fifth Rank. In an Extraordinary large family, it is often only after countless battles that one earns the qualifications to advance to Fifth Rank. ¡°Good aptitude.¡± The Ice Witch murmurs as she sips her tea: ¡°Thus, Fifth Rank is a product of the era, of course, if one has enough courage to venture to the Edge World, there countless Cracks can be found, even those taboo existences beyond A-rank¡­¡± ¡°By the way, Fifth Rank is about connecting with Cracks, Sixth Rank involves integrating a Crack into one¡¯s Sea of Spirit, and this Crack must be at least A-rank. As for Seventh Rank, that is the domain of the gods, you better not know about it¡­¡± The Ice Witch lifts her chin proudly and coughs twice. After all, she was once a person who reached Seventh Rank! ¡°Amazing!¡± Chen Qi clapped his hands in admiration. The Ice Witch puts down her tea cup: ¡°Of course, this is quite a distance away. After all, containing Cracks is not an easy task. What you need to do is take the first step, complete the Spirit Power Sublimation as soon as possible, and face the Blizzard Dragon King.¡± ¡°At the same time, adapt to the new power!¡± Suddenly, the next second, the Ice Witch silently raises her hand and opens her palm. In her hand, there is a black and red rotating energy ball! ¡°???¡± On Chen Qi¡¯s face, a scar appears suddenly, leaking startling fresh blood. And that tiny black orb, it¡¯s like a black hole! It silently expands, swallowing the surrounding light, making the entire space tremble, this miniature energy ball, though small, contains terrifying gravity, tearing the boundaries between reality and illusion. But at the same time, as it expands to a certain extent, it quickly contracts to a stable state. Looking into it, one can see a miniature world, where atop a mountain of blood, are numerous Blood Blades! A Crack orb with Blade Phase Aura? The Ice Witch, piquing Chen Qi¡¯s interest, reveals an all-knowing expression: ¡°If you want to know what this is, confess a sin to me¡­¡± ¡°The tangible form of a Crack! Who crafted it? Steam Hand, or another workshop?¡± Chen Qi eagerly responds. Transforming Cracks into weapons, usually only unique Fifth Rank Transcendents with a nature of scales or hammers, along with huge factories, can achieve this. Thus, strictly speaking, manufacturing of Crack Weapons is a capability unique to Shell Country! The Ice Witch¡¯s nature is ice, her lifetime belief in harsh practice. In forums, the Ice Witch does not possess the capability to create Crack Weapons. She got it right¡­ The Ice Witch sweats a drop: ¡°One of the thirteen Great Extraordinary Organizations¡¯ World Workshop under a craftsman, as long as you have enough money, they are willing to ignore the laws of Shell Country and craft Crack Weapons for you, I have a dear friend there.¡± So that¡¯s how it is¡­ Chen Qi recalls in his mind. World Workshop, one of the few top-tier workshops that does not obey the King of Shell Country. At this moment, the Ice Witch suddenly stares at Chen Qi¡¯s mouth, unblinkingly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chen Qi asks. The Ice Witch resting her chin, asks: ¡°What did Fen prepare for you to eat? Why is there such a big piece of meat in your teeth?¡± Is there? Chen Qi opens his mouth to check. Heyo! In the next second, the Ice Witch, Angela, quickly throws the Crack management manifestation orb into Chen Qi¡¯s mouth. ¡°Ah?¡± At that instant, Chen Qi feels a foreign object sensation in his throat, and a strong cutting sensation. Chapter 622: 375 Witchs Special Training Chapter 622: Chapter 375 Witch¡¯s Special Training The corners of the Ice Witch¡¯s mouth curled up with a sinister, triumphant smile. ¡°Ice Witch, I¡­¡± ¡°I!¡± Chen Qi pressed his hand against his aching throat, glaring fiercely at the Ice Witch. Damn the Ice Witch! The Ice Witch had actually shoved such a terrifying thing directly into his throat! The spreading ripple of black and red energy orb had actually entered his body like that! Wave after wave of bright red ripples kept stabbing out from his body! S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even with his Fourth Rank body, he found it difficult to counterattack this from within! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! His body trembled violently, as if being sliced bit by bit by hundreds of blades! If one had to describe the sensation, it was like having an extremely dangerous heart added inside the body! It hurts so much¡­ Chen Qi clenched his teeth, his skin cracked, and a bright red alert suddenly appeared before his eyes. [You are equipping the Crack Weapon¡ªBlade of Anger!] The Ice Witch propped her chin, took out a pocket watch, and gently said: ¡°Operate all your Qi Power defenses and try to adapt to this feeling. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m here~¡± No, no! If this continues, my body will be completely crippled! Like a knife stabbing into his lungs, Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly shrank, and he hurriedly operated his Spiritual Power with all his strength, resisting the feeling of Blade Phase Aura erosion! This power, sharp to the extreme, forced his body to curl up, unleashing all his Spiritual Power explosively! Correct judgment¡­ the Ice Witch focused her attention, watching Chen Qi unwaveringly: ¡°Don¡¯t be too scared, take it easy, it¡¯s not really a knife but a ripple of Spiritual Power, just by reversing the flow of Spiritual Power in your body, you can lessen this pain.¡± Reverse counteraction? A terrifying half-meter bloodstain suddenly split open on Chen Qi¡¯s skin. The Ice Witch continued: ¡°Be bold and try something dangerous!¡± ¡°I¡¯m here, I¡¯m here¡­¡± The Ice Witch set her raised leg down, speaking softly. Her gaze softened significantly, passing a hint of sacred, gentle maternity. This gentleness, for a moment, even soothed the anger in Chen Qi¡¯s heart. It seemed as long as she was here, nothing bad could happen to him before the death of the Ice Witch. Equipping a Crack Weapon without instruments was an extremely dangerous operation. However, the Ice Witch herself, was the best surgeon. In case of any accident, she could activate Time Stop at any moment and remove the Crack Weapon from Chen Qi¡¯s body. Ice Witch¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath, putting away the anger, fear, and confusion in his eyes. At the moment, more importantly than revenge against the Ice Witch, was digesting this other ¡®spiritual power origin¡¯ inside his body. If he couldn¡¯t assimilate this power, his spiritual power origin and body would suffer irreversible damage! Tick, tock! Drop after drop of fresh blood fell from his skin. Chen Qi no longer suppressed himself, and began to adjust his Spiritual Power, transforming it into wave after wave charging at his heart. Bang, bang, bang, bang! Bang, bang, bang, bang! The pulse of his heart¡¯s Spiritual Power and the energy orb¡¯s pulse intertwined. ¡°Da, da, da, da¡ª¡± The Ice Witch hummed the beat, helping Chen Qi adapt to this sensation. Allowing the ripples of Spiritual Power and the Weapon¡¯s ripple to counteract each other! Frequency, and rhythm¡­ Like playing a piece of music. In this way, Chen Qi, enduring the pain, continuously corrected his own Spiritual Power waves. Again and again adjusting his own body. Again and again¡ª Driven by the instinctual fear in his heart, Chen Qi focused all his attention onto his body. He didn¡¯t know how long it had passed; the frequency of the Spiritual Power waves emitted by his body and the Crack Weapon¡¯s ripple had astonishingly synchronized. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! In a fleeting moment, Chen Qi only felt his body both agitated and incredibly calm. Like an ocean with undercurrent. Seemingly calm, yet fiercely turbulent. ¡°I made it.¡± Chen Qi whispered silently, a bright red alert also appeared in his heart. [You have successfully equipped the Crack Weapon¡ªBlade of Anger.] [Blade of Anger Weapon type: Energy Type. Nature: Blade Corresponding Crack: C-Rank Blade Phase ¨C Mountain of War Crack Effects: Spiritual Power Storage: This weapon can serve as a small-scale spiritual power origin for your use. Blade Enhancement: Greatly enhances all your Blade Phase Techniques! Side effect: When using the power of this weapon, you will become extra furious.] ¡°Phew¡­¡± Chen Qi reopened his bloodshot eyes. Only to see, under his feet, was already a terrifying pool of blood. And on his skin, were already hundreds of scars. ¡°Congratulations.¡± The Ice Witch now put down the pocket watch, sighing in relief. She picked up a cup of brewed floral tea, handing it to Chen Qi. Then, she explained: ¡°This is a type of miniature Crack Weapon, forged from a C-Rank Crack; of course, it¡¯s not on the same level as the B-Rank Crack needed for advancing to Fifth Rank. At the end of the day, this is just a weapon.¡± The Ice Witch continued: ¡°However, after digesting this weapon, whether it¡¯s your Spiritual Power Sublimation later or linking with the Crack, will all be much easier.¡± Chen Qi drank the floral tea, sipping it, feeling his own Spirit Power Field. Just now, about two hours had passed. However, his Spirit Power Field had explosively increased by a third! Also, his Spiritual Power, has become much more convertable to Blade Power and Qi Power! Such a strong change, and this was only two hours of training! Chen Qi looked at the smiling Ice Witch and spit out a mouthful of bloody air. Chapter 623: 375 Witchs Special Training_2 Chapter 623: Chapter 375 Witch¡¯s Special Training_2 Hmm? Ice Witch said: ¡°Are you angry? Sorry, we don¡¯t have much time, I must use the fastest way. Let me compliment you a bit, Little Black Hair, you did great. Next, you just need to practice Spirit Power Sublimation, then you can try to confront the Blizzard Dragon King~¡± Chen Qi really wanted to kick the Ice Witch¡­ but he didn¡¯t know how to retort. These days, like the Sea Goddess and the Saintess, the icy image of the Ice Witch had already crumbled in his mind! Is the Ice Witch in the forums really the same person as the Ice Witch here? Her personality is much worse than he had imagined. And while the Ice Witch usually only showed an icy demeanor and gentle smile in the normal world, she could be extremely twisted in the Time Stop World. The first time he met the Ice Witch, Chen Qi regretted accidentally stepping on her face. But now he felt more and more that the kick at that time¡­ Was too light! Too light! Cursed Ice Witch, equipping weapons is fine, but can¡¯t you explain properly? However, Chen Qi had to admit, compared to fully prepared practice, these sudden ¡®operations¡¯ were more effective in triggering his survival instincts, allowing him to quickly shift to his best state. Otherwise, if he were to prepare mentally before trying, it might take him several times longer. Despite her harshness, every move of the Ice Witch undoubtedly helped him grow quickly. The value of this Crack Weapon alone might match his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking! Not to mention the Witch¡¯s Book Pages that could help with the sublimation of spiritual power. The Ice Witch sincerely wanted to cultivate him into a Fifth Rank Expert. The Ice Witch raised her hand and took out a book from the wormhole backpack and handed it to him. Chen Qi took the book. On the cover of the book, it prominently stated the title: ¡°Spirit Power Sublimation in Five Days ¡ª Written by the Book Saint!¡± And below it, a small line read: ¡°Friend! Are you still worried about not passing the exam?¡± ¡°Choose this book, and you are guaranteed to succeed!¡± Books from the White Tower Federation. However, sublimation of spiritual power in five days? Chen Qi was startled. Normally, spirit power sublimation would require various resources, plus special training locations, to achieve. But he soon understood everything, the Witch¡¯s Book Pages, plus the recently obtained Crack Weapon, Blade of Anger. Even, if he added some Spiritual Power Potions bought from the Merchant Coffin, he could do even faster with his whole heart! ¡°Thanks, Ice Witch.¡± Chen Qi temporarily put aside the urge to kick the Ice Witch, and said. In front of the current Ice Witch, he was just an apprentice. But, he really wanted to kick her¡­ Chen Qi involuntarily looked towards the Ice Witch¡¯s face. At that moment, the Ice Witch¡¯s face turned red, her crimson pupils shrank. Then, she lowered her head, looking at Chen Qi¡¯s shoes. This shoe size was so familiar! It wasn¡¯t the shoe that ruined her elegance! She asked: ¡°Do you truly have nothing to regret? For example, stepping on a certain Witch¡¯s foot?¡± She still remembered that? Chen Qi coughed twice, wordlessly looking at the Ice Witch: ¡°It was slippery, Witch, you won¡¯t mind that, right?¡± So it wasn¡¯t Fen who stepped on me¡­ The Ice Witch was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile: ¡°Forgiveness is a virtue, how could I, the Witch, mind such a trivial matter.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Really? Chen Qi looked at the Ice Witch, feeling an uneasy premonition deep inside. Following that, the Ice Witch stood up, handed him some potions, and gently brushed over his wounds: ¡°Blizzard Dragon King, I¡¯m counting on you, Qi.¡± Healing Skill! Under the gentle touch of the Ice Witch, his wounds slowly healed. Hmm¡­ Chen Qi took the potions. Although her personality was a bit harsh, he had to admit the Ice Witch was like a meticulous mentor, quite reliable. He thought to himself that he would seek revenge after becoming stronger. Immediately, he focused all his attention on confronting the Blizzard Dragon King. A Fourth Rank Transcendent defeating a Fifth Rank monster was not impossible. But undoubtedly, it would be extremely dangerous. And if he failed, he would die. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi bit his lip, excited yet fearful, his whole body¡¯s cells bubbling with energy. It had been a long time since he last engaged in a dangerous cross-rank battle. At that moment, the Ice Witch, as if seeing through Chen Qi¡¯s fear, placed her hand on his head, gently caressed it, and said softly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, don¡¯t be too afraid, before you die, I will die first.¡± Her words were very soft yet carried an undoubted power. It seemed not just comforting but a destined fate. Die first¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but recall the story of the Ice Witch. In the future, even the invincible Ice Witch, when facing the Black Whale Group blessed by the Great Whale, would also feel an unprecedented weakness and fear. ¡­ ¡­ Five days later. Sea Coffin, Ghost Nether Sea Ship. The air was filled with a tense smell of gunpowder. Everyone stood on the deck, holding weapons, gazing towards the distant horizon, fully prepared. It had been fifteen days since they arrived at the Sea Coffin. As long as they endured for fifteen days, they could leave the Witch¡¯s Coffin, collect their rewards, and return to the real world! However, the disasters they encountered were mounting. Big Snow Monster, Long-legged Snow Woman, Headless Snow Knight, etc¡­ Each monster possessed the strength of the Fourth Rank! Chapter 624: 375 Witchs Special Training_3 Chapter 624: Chapter 375 Witch¡¯s Special Training_3 Every night, these terrifying monsters would cross the ocean and attack the Ghost Ship! If it weren¡¯t for the strong defenses of the Ghost Nether Sea Ship and the command of Palu, the Ice Witch, and others, they would have suffered heavy losses. Currently, the entire ship¡¯s personnel still has zero fatalities. However, this last day is the most terrifying thing. As an A-rank Crack, the difficulty of the last day is the sum of all previous difficulties! Palu, Fen, and the other Fourth Rank Legends all suffered from severe frostbite and were unable to fight. Fen put on a set of navy uniforms given to her by the Ice Witch and stood upright on the deck, observing ahead. On the distant horizon, a hundred fast-moving terrifying figures suddenly appeared. Fen immediately commanded: ¡°Everyone, prepare for battle; the last wave of monster tides is about to hit.¡± ¡°Bree, activate the ship¡¯s defense system, get ready to repair the ship!¡± ¡°Water Elf No.1 and Palu, speed up the ship, circle around the traps we designed!¡± ¡°Little Raven, detect any monsters hiding Spiritual Power! Get ready to distribute medicine!¡± On the deck, the valiant deputy captain Fen held her Magic Wand, directing the crew. One after another, hideous white Snow Dragons zoomed across the ocean at a speed that was hard to catch with the naked eye, rushing towards the Nether Sea Ghost Ship! In just a few breaths, they had moved from the horizon, a kilometer away, and arrived in front of the Ghost Ship. Boom! Boom! The entire Ghost Ship quickly ignited, forming a ghostly green protective shield. The battle was about to erupt. Each of the hundred Snow Dragons, ten meters in length and graced with elegance, possessed strength and speed comparable to that of a Legendary Transcendent. They opened their bloody vicious mouths, spewing out waves of white Spiritual Power, attacking the defenses of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. And all the crew members spared no effort, unleashing their Magic Techniques! Each Transcendent who joined this mission was the elite of the elite. For a time, the sea they were in erupted with gunfire, raising wave after wave of surges! However, there were many flaws in the defense system of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Five minutes into the fierce battle, the Snow Dragons broke through the protective shield, opened their huge jaws, and bit directly at Little Raven, who led the medical and detection team! ¡°No!¡± Little Raven¡¯s pupils dilated rapidly. Even though she had received many teachings from the Ice Witch, her combat ability was still not as good as that of a real Fourth Rank powerhouse. Swish! Suddenly, a figure moved swiftly between the two. A flurry of petals fell on the deck. Blood Blossom! Fen lunged forward, embedding the life-absorbing flower into the body of the Snow Dragon. Instantly, a large amount of blood spurted from the body of the Snow Dragon, its size shrunk, becoming extremely withered. Over these days, with the support of the Ice Witch, Fen¡¯s Life Technique had also advanced another step! Fen reached out to shield Little Raven in front of her: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°Thank you¡­¡± So strong, this is the disciple of the Witch¡­ Little Raven looked at Fen¡¯s back, her eyes full of envy. But soon, she felt a crisis. ¡°Witch Miss, be careful of the sky!¡± The sky? Fen frowned. Suddenly, the sky turned ominous, with clouds continuously rolling, and a biting cold wind ¨C a storm was gathering. Little Raven stood at the bow, staring into the distance, and saw within the storm on the horizon, a gigantic figure slowly forming, its body covered with crystal-clear ice armor, its wings flapping, stirring up gusts of wind. The blizzard descended! In an instant, the entire Ghost Ship was enveloped in a massive blizzard, with the ocean throwing up wave after wave of tsunami. The originally orderly resistance suddenly turned chaotic. Palu struggled to keep his footing on the rocking ship, raising his head with a frown. Indeed, this Dragon King would choose to attack, at their weakest moment. These days, their medicine, their strength, had been completely drained. The Blizzard Dragon King descended! Little Raven shouted: ¡°Attention, all crew members, a blizzard is coming! Beware of the extreme cold!¡± However, before she could finish¡­ Boom! A huge blizzard swept over them, causing a significant tilt in the entire ship. Bang! Bang! Bang! Many people, because of the intense cold, instantly turned into ice sculptures, falling onto the deck. In the storm, Fen cast the Defensive Mage Shield, struggling to resist the gigantic blizzard. The symbol of a blizzard! The embodiment of disaster! Wherever it went, miles were sealed in ice! Fen and the crew¡¯s hands and feet kept developing layers upon layers of thick ice crystals. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The entire ship, along with a thousand meters of the surrounding sea area, was frozen instantly! The enormous blizzard covered everyone¡¯s vision. Even the Ice Witch standing in the center of the deck couldn¡¯t help frowning. The power of the Blizzard Dragon King was somewhat beyond her expectations. ¡°It¡¯s coming! Witch Miss!¡± Little Raven loudly reminded, as a student of the Catastrophe Messenger, she could feel the crisis descending. ¡°Coming?¡± The sweeping blizzard caused serious issues with Fen¡¯s Spiritual Power detection. Only to see, within the wild blizzard, a vague huge dragon figure had already appeared, charging straight for Fen¡¯s head and the detection and medical team behind her! There wasn¡¯t enough time! Fen clenched her teeth, ready to fight back. However, at this moment, her stiff body was insufficient to protect everyone. If that giant figure collided with the ship, the entire vessel would fly up instantly, and the entire formation would collapse in an instant! The wind and dragon¡¯s might bore down on them with the force of nature, like a weight of thousands of pounds on everyone¡¯s chest! Damn it! Fen¡¯s heart pounded ferociously; she could already see the Dragon King¡¯s terrifyingly huge mouth that devoured everything, and she was prepared for a life-or-death struggle. ¡°Fen, stay calm.¡± However, a gentle male voice quickly stabilized everyone. In the midst of the raging blizzard, a white flame slowly lit up at the bow of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Crack! Accompanied by a crisp unsheathing sound. The blade passed through the flame of the Day Lantern, slicing a twenty-meter-long scorching flame that forcibly halted the avatar of the natural disaster, the Blizzard Dragon King, in front of the bow! Chapter 625: 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! Chapter 625: Chapter 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! Great Dragon Slayer! Under the dazzling white light, scales from the plummeting Blizzard Dragon King flew like sparks. At the corner of its eyes, weathered by a century¡¯s vicissitudes, a half-meter deep bloody wound suddenly appeared! Boom! The aftershocks of the collision stirred up a fierce surge of air above the sea. In that instant, everyone was drawn to the scene at the bow of the ship. Amid the gusts, Chen Qi looked up, grabbed the potions, and without hesitation, drank them all. The Frenzy Potion, Light Sea Potion, and the Enhancing Potion bought from the Merchant Coffin, all brewed by the Flower Witch of Sage level. The potions flowed down his throat, quickly evaporating, dispersing into every cell of his body! Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Instantly, pale red blood veins appeared on his body, like searing golden patterns! The potions made by Fen were as powerful as ever, but their side effects were a bit strong¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were filled with bloodshot lines. Fen¡¯s occupational task was to brew the Witch¡¯s Potion, and her Sage¡¯s Medicine often produced strong side effects. This potion was stronger than any before, usually causing excitement, irritability, turning one directly into a Blood Demon. Combined with the High Deformation Potion from the Merchant Coffin, his strength and speed had increased threefold in a short amount of time! Roar! After a brief pause, the Blizzard Dragon King spread its arms and exuded a deep majestic presence. That ancient voice was filled with the oppression of a superior being towards an inferior being! ¡°Mad now?¡± Chen Qi gave a slight smile, exhaled a breath of blood, bent his waist, and activated the Residual Fire Blossom of the Ember Touch and the Fury Blade of Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Instantly, dark tentacles burst from his back, and the long sword in his hand transformed into a bloody greatsword, continuously emitting a blood-red aura! In that brief moment, Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field soared, reaching half that of the Blizzard Dragon King. However, facing this surging power, the Blizzard Dragon King simply spread its wings and lowered its head. In its white pupils, there was endless disdain. The Blizzard Dragon King, thirty-five meters long and eighteen meters tall, was undoubtedly a frightening behemoth to humans. Yet, in the presence of many Dragon Kings, it seemed rather mini. However, the Spirit Power Field it emitted was a storm with a radius of a kilometer, extremely cold! The closer one got to it, the more they could feel the magnitude and coldness of the storm. ¡°Everyone, be careful!¡± Fen commanded with a wave of her arm. In the next instant, the Blizzard Dragon King spread its wings, its white Dragon Heart swelled within its chest, and behind it, a greater storm condensed. Everyone¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. This attack¡¯s power was undoubtedly the ¡®release¡¯ of the Blizzard Dragon King! Finally, the spiral storm compressed violently, converging into a fearsome point in the Dragon King¡¯s mouth. Then, the Blizzard Dragon King opened its massive jaws and let out an earthshaking roar: ¡°Roar!¡± Dragon Arrival. Storm Pillar! Boom! In that instant, the spiral storm condensed into a catastrophic energy cannon! The tumultuous waves around it instantly froze, and a kilometer-long trench burst open above the sea behind the Ghost Ship. Even Fen, who was just within the storm¡¯s aftermath, quickly developed thick ice crystals on her skin. Crack! The Ice Witch snapped her fingers, stopping time for five seconds, watching the center of the storm where Chen Qi was, while repositioning some doomed individuals. The Ice Witch frowned with a vague bad feeling as the Blizzard Dragon King unleashed this move from the get-go¡­ As it stood, Chen Qi was bound to suffer broken arms and legs to pass the trial. Unfortunately, fate had already deviated, and without another divination, she couldn¡¯t predict the outcome of events. And her current broken body was not supporting her own divination. Crack! Five seconds later, time began to flow once more. Whoosh! Compared to scale, the Storm Dragon¡¯s strike was even more focused on power! But just the storm¡¯s aftermath was chilly enough to worry a Fourth Rank powerhouse. Not to mention, on their deck lurked an immune-to-cold group of Snow Dragons, like a winding serpent. Fen buffered against the storm¡¯s aftermath with her arms, asking worriedly: ¡°Teacher, does Chen Qi really not need your help?¡± ¡°Teacher!¡± A tear formed in Fen¡¯s eye corner as she spoke with an almost hoarse plea. Such a level of attack could not be sustained for long by Chen Qi! Palu, the current strongest Transcendent and Dice Phase of the Witch Sea, clenched his teeth; even with his D20 release, he needed to roll extremely high Points to withstand this strike. ¡°Witch, please help!¡± ¡°He¡­¡± Chen Qi¡­ Little Raven gazed in a daze at the catastrophe unfolding. In a flash, they were engulfed in an unimaginable massive storm. At this moment, everyone looked towards the Ice Witch, hoping for her intervention. Faced with everyone¡¯s pleas, the Ice Witch simply said impassively: ¡°This is a trial, and trials do not require the intervention of others.¡± ¡°This is his trial.¡± Hearing the Ice Witch¡¯s cold words, everyone looking at the center of the Storm Pillar could only hope that Chen Qi would not suffer too severe injuries. The Ice Witch covered her mouth with her hand, gently biting her lip. ¡°Little Black Hair¡­¡± Although she spoke thus, she was ready to activate Time Stop and face the Blizzard Dragon King herself at any time. But her current body had not recovered sufficiently. While everyone fended off the Snow Dragons, they looked anxiously at the Dragon King on the deck. Chapter 626: 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! _2 Chapter 626: Chapter 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! _2 The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s Dragon Cannon slowly weakened. Swipe! And at this moment, the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s head, held high, was struck by a huge force and fiercely smashed onto the deck. ¡°Dragon King, you really are angry, aren¡¯t you!¡± Amidst roars, the massive body of the Blizzard Dragon King was violently slammed onto the frozen sea! Incredulity flashed through everyone¡¯s eyes. The Blizzard Dragon King was thrown out like a lead ball. As the huge storm gradually dissipated, a blood-red figure appeared, to the astonishment of the onlookers. Drip! Drip! Boiling blood kept dropping from the wounds. At this moment, Chen Qi¡¯s Ember Touch, besides the core position on his back, also showed extensive damage. Underneath the damaged Hunter¡¯s clothes, one could see several shocking scars. However, more than the fresh blood, people were even more surprised by Chen Qi¡¯s current state. At this moment, his entire body was enveloped in a boundless crimson aura. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The originally blue and black mingled Shadow Touch was also stained by the crimson aura! And each of the Ember Touch tendrils reached an astonishing twenty meters in length! Chen Qi exhaled a breath of blood, and sanity gradually faded from his eyes: ¡°Blade Release. Red State. Activate.¡± The twelve tentacles on his back no longer resembled tentacles but were more like sharp blades! ¡°Start¡­¡± Fen was taken aback, this was a stance she had never seen before. If one had to say, Chen Qi had displayed a similar stance during the battle with the Blood Demon Doctor. But now, Chen Qi¡¯s state was even more frenzied, more bloody and brutal. Just this imposing sharp Spirit Power Field was enough to astonish Fen. Little Crow bit her painfully aching finger. This level of enhancement, she had seen in experimenters who had taken Black Whale True Blood. However, to be precise, Chen Qi¡¯s current stance even surpassed the Mutants who took Whale Blood! Red State, this was the release Chen Qi mastered after undergoing flesh surgery. After using this move, rationality would disappear rapidly, turning to madness while gaining unimaginable strength and agility, and a boost from Blade Energy. This was also the first time he used this move. Red State Lv2 provided six times the strength enhancement and three times the agility enhancement! At the same time, this surged power, combined with the roaring Blade of Anger, became even more formidable. Adding Potion, Chen Qi¡¯s strength and speed had surged by more than ten times, and it was still increasing! Power was expanding! Spirit Power was raging! Body and Spirit Power, rationality, were on the brink of deformation! Chen Qi spat out a breath of blood and snapped his fingers. Instantly, a faint cross mark appeared on the chest of the Blizzard Dragon King. [You have marked ¡®Blizzard Dragon King¡¯.] Chen Qi, as a Monster Hunter, needs to hunt a monster that might destroy Witch Sea City. And undoubtedly, the Blizzard Dragon King in front of him was such a suitable prey. Hunting begins! The Blizzard Dragon King, knocked down to the sea surface, stood up again, raising its dragon head. Its wild blue pupils suddenly contracted, sensing the familiar Hunter¡¯s aura. Then, it flapped its wings again. At this moment, a bright red alert suddenly appeared in front of everyone. [Your arrival has provoked the Crack¡¯s anger, Rift Deformation increased by 5%!] [The Blizzard Dragon King absorbs the power of the Crack, revealing its true form!] [Travelers, welcome the world¡¯s coldness here!] Boom! The surrounding temperature plummeted, and a storm erupted from the Blizzard Dragon King, once again bursting forth with waves of Spirit Power. The surging icy blue Spirit Power, like wave after wave, continuously attacked Chen Qi! And Chen Qi did not choose to retreat but handed over the Meat Cutting Bone Breaking to the Shadow Touch on his back while making a leaping stance. Battle! Chen Qi stepped forward, his entire person rushing out like a fresh red meteor. Boom! In this tumultuous snowstorm wave, he burst through one giant hole after another, finally rushing in front of the Blizzard Dragon King. ¡°Come on! Dragon King, let¡¯s have a brawl!¡± Chen Qi roared, feeling the rumbling of the two ¡®spiritual power origins¡¯ inside him, the frenzy of the Ember Touch on his back! All sorts of powers converged, reaching an unprecedented height on his panel. His body and rationality were completely engulfed by the Blade Phase¡¯s aura, entering a mad state of Blade Phase! At this moment, under the Red State, he could only feel the absolute power, matching the strength of Cup-shaped Transcendents, and the fierce strength of the Dragon King! Here, no skills are needed, only pure power can suppress the Blizzard Dragon King. ¡°Roar¡­¡± In this moment, the proud Dragon King too felt fear; it flicked its wings, trying to take flight. However, the next second, on the sea surface, deep blue tendrils tore through, forcefully pulling it down. Deep Sea Touch Compression Ball! ¡°Dragon King! Keep fighting!¡± ¡°Weren¡¯t you thinking of eating me just now!¡± Chen Qi laughed maniacally, using two twenty-meter-long blood-red touches to grab the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s dragon head, then fiercely smashed it downwards! A brutal smash! Instantly, the scales on the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s forehead broke, and the surrounding snow and ice layer completely shattered! From the start, the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s target was the Witch with a stronger Spirit Power Field! In its eyes, Chen Qi was just a minor pest that needed to be dealt with along the way. However, now, a minor pest with a weaker Spirit Power Field had inflicted considerable damage on it. Unprecedented anger flashed through the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s eyes, continuously unleashing one cold storm after another, assaulting Chen Qi¡¯s human body! Chapter 627: 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! - 3 Chapter 627: Chapter 376: Bloody Battle with the Dragon King, First Form. Begin! ¨C 3 This chill, even if touched by Legend, would quickly condense into an ice sculpture. However, Chen Qi had long adapted to Time Condensation and the Ice Witch¡¯s Magic Technique. Compared to the power of the Ice Witch and the condensation of the Crack, this cold seemed ridiculously trivial! Not enough, not enough! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were completely irrigated red with blood. Apart from the increasing bloodstains on his body, his frantic attacks did not weaken but became even more intense and violent! Bang! Bang! Bang! On the condensed sea, a series of terrifying explosion sounds kept coming. Everyone couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads, staring blankly at the scene. Even the fierce Snow Dragon stopped attacking due to the extremely violent aura of their battle. ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± ¡°Is the Black Hunter always this fierce?¡± ¡°If I were treated this roughly, I¡¯d probably start crying and begging for mercy soon.¡± Many from the Ice Demon Pirate Group saw Chen Qi¡¯s ferocious fighting stance for the first time. This state made everyone present feel their hearts pounding violently. And now he was not just wielding a sword, but directly used two twenty-meter-long tentacles, holding the blazing Meat Cutting Bone Breaking from high above, and violently stabbed towards the chest of the Dragon King! Crash! A steaming huge wound suddenly appeared on the chest of the Blizzard Dragon King! The Blizzard Dragon King no longer hid its power, continuously opened its huge bloody mouth, biting Chen Qi¡¯s tentacles, and ravaged his body with its icy storm. Chen Qi, with twelve twenty-meter tentacles, had an imposing bodily presence not inferior to that of the Blizzard Dragon King! Everyone took a deep breath. The scene before them was more like a brutal fight between two terrifying giant beasts rather than a Hunter hunting a giant dragon. ¡°Blade Phase Release¡­¡± The Ice Witch covered her mouth with a hand, her mouth slightly agape. Chen Qi¡¯s showcased strength was even stronger than she had imagined. The Crack Weapon Blade of Anger and the release brought by the flesh surgery intertwined, coupled with the abilities of the deep sea monster profession card and a large amount of mysterious mutant medicine from Merchant Coffin¡ª Normally, such an enhancement comparable to ¡®Divine Blood¡¯ would have already mutated. This scene reminded the Ice Witch of the Deep Sea Hunter. However, to reach this extent had already surpassed the Deep Sea Hunter at Fourth Rank! Boom! Boom! Under the Red State, Chen Qi, like a frenzied beast, waved his tentacles, continuously stabbing the body of the Blizzard Dragon King. And after hundreds of fights between the two, both of their bodies were covered in wounds. Finally, the body of the Blizzard Dragon King began to shake! The icy crystal scales on its surface shattered a lot, its eyes¡¯ spirituality dimmed, losing a great amount of vitality! Its mouth emitted stuttering and intermittent screams! At this moment, its beastly instinct gave up the fight! It spread its arms, preparing to disregard everything, and fly into the air, leaving this place! However, Chen Qi would not give it the chance. ¡°Thinking of running?¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were filled with crimson fury, ignoring the blood all over himself. Standing on its dragon neck, he grabbed its neck with two Blood Tentacles and two more grabbed its dragon head! Between them, a brief stalemate formed! Crack! Crack! The final struggle between the two commenced! ¡°Victory is decided.¡± The Ice Witch prophesied, calming everyone¡¯s restless hearts. The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s choice to run meant that its health had dropped at least by three-quarters. Next, even if Chen Qi were defeated, the others could deal with the Blizzard Dragon King. Snap! Snap! Seeing this, the Ice Witch walked to the bow, clapping her hands: ¡°Well done¡­¡± ¡°You have not disappointed my expectations, my patient teaching.¡± And just then, little crow turned its head, panic-stricken, and said to the Ice Witch: ¡°Lady Witch, be cautious¡­¡± Cautious of what? The Ice Witch looked at little crow in confusion. At that moment, the Ice Witch suddenly felt a surge of murderous intent. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was murderous intent! But why would the running Blizzard Dragon King make her feel murderous intent? Just then, under the Red State, Chen Qi released his last Spiritual Power, converging it into soaring malevolence, using twelve crimson tentacles to entwine the entire body of the Blizzard Dragon King! He rushed forward swiftly, dragging the Dragon King across the solidified sea. Then, on his arms, the Spiritual Power surged, turning the ¡®Blizzard Dragon King¡¯ into a giant chain ball, smashing it toward the location of the Ice Witch! ¡°???¡± ¡°???¡± The Ice Witch raised her little head, looking at the huge shadow above, too late to cover her face, her mouth slightly agape.¡¯ What¡¯s happening? Chapter 628: 377: Can She Really Do It? Chapter 628: Chapter 377: Can She Really Do It? ¡°Why did it hit me?¡± The Ice Witch looked up, her red pupils filled with bloodshot streaks reflecting in her eyes! Their gazes intersected, and at that very instant, the Ice Witch felt a strong killing intent! Wait, could it be intentional? A hint of doubt flickered through the Ice Witch¡¯s mind. But immediately, she understood everything. The Black Hunter couldn¡¯t have done it deliberately; it was all for the greater good! With that blow, he could also wipe out those rampaging Snow Dragons and protect some of the crew members. Secondly, there is no substance sharper and harder on this sea than the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. If one needed a wall to batter the Dragon King, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship was undoubtedly the most suitable wall! This chap¡¯s mind was quite clear even in his frenzied state¡­ the Ice Witch thought to herself. However, did he overlook a key element? I¡¯m still at the bow of the ship! The Ice Witch¡¯s eyes swiftly assessed her surroundings. In that brief moment, everyone instinctively distanced themselves, completely ignoring her. And she, she was at the very center of the attack! After all, she was the elegant Ice Witch. An elegant witch, how could she be hurt? Boom! The clash between the Blizzard Dragon King and Chen Qi sent a fierce gust of wind rushing down. Crack! In the final moment, the Ice Witch snapped her fingers, initiating Time Stop. Swoosh! A dynamic statue of a Hunter fighting a dragon froze above her head. The Dragon King¡¯s head, soaked in blood, was just one centimeter away from her. ¡°That was close¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s no wonder¡ªit¡¯s me!¡± The Ice Witch let a drop of cold sweat fall, her lips curling into a smile. She was almost hit. The Ice Witch wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. ¡°Damned little Blackie! Not even a word of warning in advance!¡± The Ice Witch frowned, lifting her right hand high and flipping a bold middle finger at Chen Qi. Why does it feel like he¡¯s glaring at me? The Ice Witch was momentarily taken aback. She shook her head, adjusted her position, and stood elegantly at the side of the ship, then snapped her fingers again. Crack! As the Ice Witch¡¯s silvery white hair fluttered, time resumed once more. Rumbling! The massive body of the Blizzard Dragon King crashed onto the sharp bow of the ship, scattering fresh red Dragon Scales in all directions. In that instant, the Blizzard Dragon King was sprawled out on its back, limbs spread, its delicate white underbelly fully exposed! The proud Dragon King who reigned over the ice plains was filled with bewilderment and pain, letting out a wild cry of agony. However, facing the white cries of the Dragon King, Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flashed with an even more pleasing vibrant red. ¡°Bring it on!¡± ¡°More, more!¡± ¡°Even more, more, more!¡± Chen Qi¡¯s eight twenty-meter-long tendrils behind him condensed into exceedingly sharp spears, gathering solidified Blade Energy and, like a dense downpour, pierced towards the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s chest! The heart in the chest of the Dragon King was its weakest point! Rumbling! Rumbling! Rumbling! The entire ship resounded with the noise of breaking amidst thundering roars. This guy¡¯s fighting style¡­ The Ice Witch struggled to maintain an elegant pose at the edge of the ship. This was her first time witnessing Chen Qi fight with full strength. A Dragon King, who was treated like a pitiful creature from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, was tied down and dragged across the ground. For a Saint Level Dragon King, it was indeed a messy and embarrassing scene, derogating from the power of a Fifth Rank creature¡­ The corners of the Ice Witch¡¯s mouth curled into a faint smile. However, before she could fully analyze Chen Qi¡¯s fighting style¡­ Swoosh! Suddenly, an Ice Scale slashed across her face. The chest of the Blizzard Dragon King puffed like a furnace, surging with unprecedented dazzling white light, streams of frigid air emanating continuously! The last bit of energy! The Blizzard Dragon King clenched its dragon teeth in fury, mustering all its strength to break free from the Black Hunter¡¯s bindings! Chen Qi, too, showed no signs of backing down, fist clenched, his chest booming loudly! Force met force! Blade met blade! In that moment, Chen Qi¡¯s body burst with fresh blood, emitting a thunderous noise. The sources of his Spiritual Power, the heart and the Blade of Anger, also unleashed their ultimate power! A blazing red wave of energy rampant spread. Chen Qi, relying on his boundless brute force, repeated his earlier tactic, grasping the blood-red tendrils and tearing the Blizzard Dragon King from the sky, smashing it towards the Ice Witch¡¯s position again! ¡°???¡± Again? The Ice Witch gaped, akin to a tiny cat disheveled by the wind. Unlike other Transcendents, she did not require Spiritual Power to activate her Domain and could do so repeatedly! Nevertheless, even so, activating her Domain twice in a row required a moment to react. The Ice Witch already realized that the Hunter and the dragon¡¯s brawl had completely dismissed her as a friendly entity! Rumbling! Chen Qi moved like a shadowy afterimage, rushing past her right, sending her hair flying. Then, the body of the Blizzard Dragon King, bound by the tendrils and enveloped in an endless red wave, descended like a falling meteor towards her! Crack! The Ice Witch activated Time Stop, attempting to flee. However, the enveloping wave of energy had already struck her body! Like a bowling ball blasted by the blast wave, the Ice Witch¡¯s slender body, not even ninety pounds, tumbled continuously across the deck! Thump! Thump! Thump! Her head banged repeatedly on the deck, each hit distinctively crisp. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the end, the Ice Witch¡¯s body landed on her neck, her derri¨¨re sticking up in the air as if she were a curled up bug, with a trickle of blood flowing from her nose! Pain, pain, pain! Her body had been too fragile since reviving in the Witch¡¯s Coffin. In that instant, she, the strongest Witch, was just like an insignificant soldier injured in a clash between supreme powers! Chapter 629: 377: Can She Really Do It?_2 Chapter 629: Chapter 377: Can She Really Do It?_2 Still just a super low-level grunt! ¡°Damn, damn¡­¡± The Ice Witch steadied herself, punched the deck with her fist, and looked toward the congealing Hunter and dragon: ¡°What a disgrace, what a disgrace!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll remember this! Little black-haired one!¡± With difficulty, the Ice Witch extended her right hand and wiped away the blood from her nose, reaching a safe position. Then she gave the little black-haired one the middle finger! Such a thing, as an elegant Witch, she would never forget! Fortunately, at the last moment, she activated Time Condensation! Otherwise, her elegant self would have shown such an unsightly face in front of everyone. However, the fact that Chen Qi could burst out with such terrifying Spiritual Power at the last moment¡­ The Ice Witch looked toward the horrifying scene before her. All around the Hunter and dragon was a frantic wave of energy, like ink, dyeing the world red. Under normal circumstances, whether ordinary Spiritual Power or Qi Power, both are invisible and colorless! Yet after Spirit Power Sublimation, uncontrolled ordinary Spiritual Power becomes visible. Together with Blade Phase Release, the surging Spirit Power Field became like a tide of red beasts rampaging across the ship. If he continued to grow, there was no doubt that he would surpass Fen, becoming the first of their new generation to attain Fifth Rank! This guy¡­ the Ice Witch couldn¡¯t help but recall the Destiny Image again. Destiny occasionally overlooks some insignificant beings, those of the Dice Phase. No one in this world can escape the divination of destiny. Such an important person, yet in destiny¡¯s deduction, he leaves no trace. Could it be that he will die in the future? That¡¯s why he has no great impact on destiny? Did the Destiny Image overlook him? It¡¯s necessary to perform another correction divination¡­ The Ice Witch pulled back her mocking expression twisted by pain, returned to her icy demeanor, and snapped her fingers again. Click! Time flowed once more. Chen Qi¡¯s red pupils moved, he glared at the Ice Witch, and then poured all his killing intent onto the struggling Blizzard Dragon King. Boom! The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s body was once again smashed into the congealed sea by Chen Qi. No need to hold back, nor care for one¡¯s own body! War! Chen Qi gave the Blizzard Dragon King no chance to struggle; twelve tentacles twisted and entwined behind him, forming a giant crimson hand that grasped its head. Then with a tight squeeze, he slammed it onto the hull of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Thunderous boom! ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡± The Blizzard Dragon King opened its maw, releasing its final ripples. However, it was all too late. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes blazed with fire, his muscles, like scorching hot iron, leaped up, pouring all his strength into the attack. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Die, Dragon King! Each twenty-meter tentacle morphed into a terrifyingly sharp blade, aiming straight for the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s battered chest covered in Dragon Scales! The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s life was like a candle in the wind! Thunder! Thunder! Twelve tentacles, along with fists, pounded one after another! The thunderous heavy sounds shook everyone present, startling even the Snow Dragons used to blood and gore! The battling duo seemed like two monstrous beasts savagely biting each other. Thunderous boom! Thunderous boom! Rings of visible blood waves surged out again and again. The Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s tough Heart Protecting Dragon Scales, tougher than reinforced steel, now had ring-shaped wounds opening up. Bang! Finally, with a loud sound burst, the twelve tentacles converged into one, morphing into a Dragon Slayer Spear, piercing through the Heart Protecting Dragon Scales, straight towards the heart! In the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s increasingly faint whimpers, the smoke of battle slowly settled. Everything gradually calmed down. A hundred Snow Dragons, seeing the Dragon King¡¯s cold heart sticking out of his chest, scattered and fled. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s chest rose and fell rapidly. After exerting all his strength, finally, prompts appeared before his eyes. [You have hunted the Ruler of the Ice Plains ¨C Blizzard Dragon King, earning 100000 inspiration points and twenty points of Hunter¡¯s Fire.] Hunt completed. Chen Qi pulled his fist from the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s scorching flesh, gasping for air nonstop. As the cold wind blew, everyone stood at the edge of the ship, staring blankly at this scene. In the wind, Chen Qi¡¯s body was already stained with his own blood and the scalding Dragon Blood. Even after ceasing combat, he still exuded an intimidating beast-like aggression. The battle between Hunter and dragon, in the end, resulted in the Hunter¡¯s victory. The Ice Witch was right; it was no joke! Even without anyone¡¯s help, the Black Hunter could defeat the Blizzard Dragon King! The people murmured softly: ¡°Is this really a human battle?¡± ¡°Even Captain Palu would need to activate his Domain and have good luck to defeat the Fifth Rank.¡± ¡°Such professional technique to bind the Dragon King!¡± ¡°This ship isn¡¯t even broken yet, just standing here makes me feel like my butt is going to shatter from the vibration!¡± ¡°Two monsters! How could there be Hunters who choose to fight with the techniques of a Berserker.¡± ¡°The Ice Witch foresaw this, we underestimated the Black Hunter!¡± ¡°Captain Palu, you really are useless, just hand over your title of Four Great Sea Emperors!¡± The crowd discussed eagerly. And before their eyes, another prompt in bright red appeared. [The Blizzard Dragon King is dead, its Dragon Blood has soaked this coffin, reducing the Rift Deformation by 3%, currently at 82%!] [The junction of reality and the Crack, the blood of the Great Whale has soaked it once again, raising the Deformation Level by 9%, currently at 91%!] The bright red 91% Deformation Level! The crowd was shocked. Chapter 630: 377: Can She Really Do It?_3 Chapter 630: Chapter 377: Can She Really Do It?_3 They never expected that after the death of the Blizzard Dragon King, the Deformation Level would rise instead of fall. When the Rift Deformation reaches 100%, a collapse or evolution will occur. The collapse and evolution of an A-level Crack would contaminate the entire ocean. The collapse of an A-level Crack is a true apocalyptic disaster! At this moment, Bree looked down at Chen Qi under the corpse of the Dragon King and asked, ¡°What do we do next?¡± At this point, Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field had gradually calmed down, but no one dared to approach! No one knew whether the berserk Chen Qi would attack them. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes were devoid of spirit, the ferocity in his eyes slowly dissipated, and his strength flowed away in an instant. Because of the aftermath of the fight between the two, the little Doctor Crow, battered and covered in wounds, tearfully crawled up and moved to the bow, looking towards Chen Qi. As a Ship Doctor, she immediately recognized Chen Qi¡¯s terrible condition. His internal organs had been ruined by the previous state. Now, Chen Qi was unable to move. That body was at its limit and needed immediate professional medical treatment. Staying on the ship would be dangerous¡­ Doctor Crow bit her teeth, involuntarily recalling the scene where Chen Qi risked his life to save her from the Dream Beast battle. Should I help Chen Qi up? Doctor Crow was conflicted inside. Perhaps, this was an opportunity to repay Chen Qi¡¯s kindness! In the end, she reached out her hand, prepared to jump off the ship to lift Chen Qi¡­ However, her body was too frail. Just by touching the residual Spiritual Power emanating from Chen Qi, a drop of fresh blood fell from her fingers! It hurts! I¡­ Doctor Crow bit her lip. Just then, under the twilight, a dazzling figure appeared before Doctor Crow! Swoosh! Fen, who had stood up again amidst the turmoil, didn¡¯t hesitate to jump off the boat, hugging Chen Qi. The body is so hot¡­ Fen, holding the semi-conscious Chen Qi, faced the scorching Blade Energy wave and anxiously brought him onto the ship, carefully laying him flat on the deck. ¡°¡­¡± Doctor Crow stiffened, unsure how to express her feelings. At that moment, she truly realized that the familiar figure was no longer just a crew member of the Sawshark, nor was the little Chef drifting at sea. The little Chef was now a legend capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the Witch, a powerhouse acknowledged by the Ice Witch and one of the Four Great Emperors, Palu! She had naively thought that Chen Qi would, like her, escape the clutches of the Whale Father and live an ordinary life in Moonstone City. She couldn¡¯t escape the power of the Whale Father, but Chen Qi was already beyond her reach. Doctor Crow was filled with mixed emotions, unsure how to express her feelings. ¡°¡­¡± Fen interrupted Doctor Crow¡¯s thoughts: ¡°Doctor Crow, please take care of the bleeding, I¡¯m going to prepare the medicine now, and I¡¯m relying on you to perform the surgery!¡± Fen said urgently. Now, Chen Qi, full of wounds, needed treatment, and any minor mistake could lead to serious long-term consequences. Me? Perform surgery? Doctor Crow was momentarily stunned. During her time adventuring, although her strength had not increased much, her medical skills had been fully cultivated by the Black Whale Group! Carefully, she took out her medical kit and pulled out the sharp Extraordinary Willow Leaf Knife. This was her first major task since coming aboard. But could she really do it? She watched over Chen Qi¡¯s body. In the battle, Chen Qi had expended all his Spiritual Power, like a piece of iron glowing red hot in the furnace. She knew of a special surgery. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This surgery, created by a Saint, could, in this state, fortify a person¡¯s body. If the surgery goes without issue, Chen Qi¡¯s body may experience an unprecedented improvement, even evolution! This kind of evolution was something countless Cup Seers dreamed of. But there was a big premise: her surgery must not have any mistakes! Not even a minor mistake! Otherwise, Chen Qi would suffer from life-long ailments. Doctor Crow turned her head to look at her trembling right hand, and the gleaming surgical knife in it. Because of the aftermath of the battle, her body too was covered in wounds. That was a surgery developed by the Saint, the probability of error was as high as ninety-nine percent. Could she really do it? Chapter 631: 378 A-Level Crack Settlement and Blade Sublimation! Chapter 631: Chapter 378 A-Level Crack Settlement and Blade Sublimation! The ship rocked unsteadily, the sea breeze carrying a pungent mix of saltiness and blood. In such conditions, to complete a surgery developed by a Saint! Can I really do it? Doctor Crow put on black rubber gloves, took out a specialized disinfectant Potion, and applied it to the surgical instruments. After a brief disinfection, Doctor Crow bit her lip, watching Chen Qi¡¯s chest rise and fall continuously. Fen focused intently, prepared a Blood-activating Potion on site, and sprinkled it on Chen Qi¡¯s wound. Then, her hand holding the knife froze. Fen stared at her and said, in all earnestness: ¡°Don¡¯t worry about anything else, even if there are aftereffects, it doesn¡¯t matter. Chen Qi can withstand anything! Doctor Crow, please start immediately!¡± Fen lifted her head, her eyes brimming with confidence. In that brief moment, Fen¡¯s words seemed to possess a Magic Power, causing Doctor Crow to shiver. Chen Qi, don¡¯t blame me, I¡¯m going to start piercing your body now¡­ Doctor Crow took a deep breath, murmuring to herself in an extremely soft voice. Then, she carefully used a sharp scalpel to pierce the wound, beginning to excise the deteriorating frozen flesh and shattered bones. Every cut was accompanied by a slight tremor in Chen Qi¡¯s body, a surge of fresh blood. Finally, she received Fen¡¯s Extraordinary Potion, channeled Spiritual Power, and steadily introduced the Potion into Chen Qi¡¯s spiritual power channels. What seemed simple was in fact a process comprising more than a hundred steps, during which the meticulous manipulation of Spiritual Power, as well as the movements of the body, could not afford a single mistake. Moreover, without the assistance of machines, this was the most difficult surgery Doctor Crow had ever performed. Less than a 1% chance of success! Half an hour later, Doctor Crow wiped the sweat from her forehead, looking down at Chen Qi beneath her hands. Chen Qi¡¯s bleeding wound was now wrapped in bandages, his chest heaving violently. ¡°I, I¡­ did it¡­¡± Doctor Crow¡¯s pupils constricted rapidly. With a Third Rank body, she had completed a surgery that even a Black Death Doctor would find difficult! And without a single error! Such an occurrence was extremely rare. Every time she felt she was about to make a mistake, she miraculously completed the delicate manipulation! ¡°4, go train some more, your potential is not bad, it¡¯s just a shame that in Shell Country, High Rank Medical Professional Cards are very rare.¡± Doctor Crow¡¯s body jolted as if electrocuted. That was the voice of the Ice Witch. After confessing to the Ice Witch, for some reason, every time Doctor Crow heard the Ice Witch¡¯s voice, a sharp pain would travel up her back. Behind Doctor Crow, the Ice Witch had approached unnoticed, panting heavily. Also, what did the four times mean? Doctor Crow¡¯s eyes flashed with curiosity. The Ice Witch, with an expression dark as thunder, patted her head: ¡°Go train again, level up once! Otherwise, the next confession won¡¯t just be a whipping on your back.¡± Where would that be? Doctor Crow wanted to cry but had no tears, and she blurted out: ¡°Okay¡­ okay!¡± It must be known, once she was a fearsome Pirate Doctor aboard a ship. However, now, her former Pirate fierceness and pride had been thoroughly suppressed by the Ice Witch! ¡°Whew, whew, whew¡­¡± And at that moment, Chen Qi opened his bleary, bloodshot eyes, breathing heavily and sitting up. ¡°Whew, whew, whew¡­¡± ¡°Whew, whew, whew, whew¡­¡± As he sat up, Chen Qi didn¡¯t speak, nor did he pay attention to the noisy voices around him. Chen Qi dismissed the noise, entering a state of self-forgetfulness, adjusting his breath repeatedly, expelling the Ice Spiritual Power that had chilled his body. In the recent battle, he had nearly exhausted all his Spiritual Power. It¡¯s still somewhat challenging to aim for fighting beyond one¡¯s rank¡­ Chen Qi exhaled a mouthful of bloody air, his head still buzzing, and every solid part of his body involuntarily slumping in weakness. After taking down the dragon, he was out of energy. I¡¯m indeed frail after my frenzy. The gifts of Lamp Keeper combined with Deep Sea Hunter allowed his body to withstand both mental and physical corruption. However, in his crimson-powered state, he had not deliberately preserved his sanity. No other reason, this monster mode required complete madness. In contrast, too much rationality would greatly limit its power! If it were the rational Chen Qi, halfway through the fight, he might have attempted to descend to the sea bottom, engaging in an indirect combat approach. But the Blizzard Dragon King was likewise cunning, always capable of solidifying the sea or fleeing the scene at any moment. Chen Qi carefully assessed his body, operated his breathing techniques, and spread his Spiritual Power throughout his body, forming a thin layer of red film. Thin as a cicada¡¯s wing, yet as sharp as the finest blade. And this film, undulating like a flame, appeared as a beast ready to break free at any moment. Ordinary people, simply by approaching, would be instantly slashed. This is why Fen had bled so much from her hands when she gave Chen Qi a princess carry. With the added effect of Doctor Crow¡¯s surgery, his body had largely adapted to this state. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi continued to breathe and integrate his body and Spiritual Power, bringing them to a state of equilibrium. Eventually, this scorching film turned into a roaring red flame that clung to Chen Qi¡¯s skin. At last, a message popped up in his mind. [You have mastered the sublimation of Blade Spiritual Power. You now have a deeper understanding of Blade Power, all Blade Phase Skills will receive a qualitative improvement.] The sublimation of Blade Spiritual Power¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath and retracted all bursting Spiritual Power. The sublimation of Dice Phase Spiritual Power was like putty, Book Phase Spiritual Power was like written text, Hammer Phase Spiritual Power was like white steam, and Floral Phase Spiritual Power was like the humor in a painter¡¯s hand¡­ Chapter 632: 378 A-Level Crack Settlement and Blade Sublimation! _2 Chapter 632: Chapter 378 A-Level Crack Settlement and Blade Sublimation! _2 And Blade Phase, is like sharp flames. In this instant, Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field was no longer simply massive, but exhibited more characteristics of flames and blades. This was a hint of his Spirit Power cultivation reaching a peak. Combined with Hunter¡¯s Fire, he might not only advance his Red Form to Lv3, but perhaps, even reach a higher realm. However, under normal circumstances, a Fourth Rank Transcendent can only possess one Spirit Power Sublimation; the Lamp Phase¡¯s Spirit Power Sublimation might only depend on reaching Fifth Rank¡­ Chen Qi hooked up a pleased smile, opening his blood-red eyes. Then, filled with anticipation, he looked towards the shocked crowd. The crowd¡¯s mouths slightly agape. While defeating the Blizzard Dragon King, Black Hunter also completed the final practice for Spirit Power Sublimation! You know, after their Captain Palu was promoted to Legend, with the enhancement from various opportunities, it took him a full year to transform his Spirit Power into something like putty, mastering the perfect technique of transformation. ¡°Wakuvaku (Master, the best in the world! Master beats everyone!)¡± ¡°Black Hunter, thank you so much for your help!¡± ¡°Lord Black Hunter, does your ship still need crew members? Even pets are fine, my profession is a Beastification, I can play a small cat!¡± ¡°Lord Black Hunter, it¡¯s so cold, does your bedroom lack a bed-warmer? My heart has undergone flesh surgery, my body temperature is super high!¡± A female painter from the Ice Demon Pirate Group said passionately with her hands together. Bed-warmer? Vice-captain Fen coldly said: ¡°Everyone, a bit quieter, he needs to rest, and we don¡¯t temporarily need new members since Water Elves can do everything¡­¡± ¡°Wakuvaku (No need!)¡± Water Elves echoed. Nice compliments! Chen Qi happily rubbed his nose, moving his injured body. Bree then added: ¡°Respected Captain Palu, I hope you can learn a bit, instead of having all these strange ideas in your head. Reflect on why your strength hasn¡¯t progressed these days because you haven¡¯t been practicing well?¡± ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± Is this really my crew¡­ Palu¡¯s mouth twitched, he faintly felt that, since he hadn¡¯t utilized the D20 Domain, being the youngest of the Four Great Emperors of Witch Sea, he was about to become a useless background decoration! He argued with a flushed face: ¡°Times have changed, this is the era of tides.¡± In the age of Crack Tides, Transcendents grow much faster than those in normal eras. Yet, Chen Qi¡¯s growth speed indeed exceeded his expectations. This pace, even if placed in Bei Country Royal University, is remarkable. ¡°Really, Captain Palu?¡± Bree threw a taunting look and stood next to Chen Qi. He now, is almost half of Black Hunter¡¯s Mechanic! ¡°¡­¡± Really want to hit him¡­ Palu¡¯s mouth kept twitching. With the death of the Blizzard Dragon King, the sense of crisis in everyone¡¯s heart dissipated, and they became noisy. And then, as dusk fell and night descended, a fresh red prompt flashed again in everyone¡¯s minds. [Day fifteen has arrived, leaving the Crack will enter settlement and receive rewards.] [Rift Deformation increased by 5%, currently Deformation Level is 96%, the Rift is collapsing¡­] In the sky, one abyss after another appeared, the whole world faintly showing signs of shattering. Far across the sea surface, wooden boxes were floating scattered from merchant ships. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the Sea Coffin, there were no wooden boxes. The blending of two worlds is intensifying¡­ Seeing the prompt before him, Chen Qi rubbed his hands: ¡°Fifteen days are over¡­¡± Now, as soon as they leave the Crack, they can receive the rewards of the Crack¡¯s settlement. Chen Qi didn¡¯t plan to stay long; their main goal of this trip, reviving the Ice Witch, was already accomplished. Also, they had defeated the Blizzard Dragon King. During the just-finished rest period, Palu and the Ice Witch had already skinned the Blizzard Dragon King, stuffing the precious Dragon King¡¯s Heart and Dragon King¡¯s Scale into their storage. The gains of this trip, were already substantial. The Black Death Doctor, who escaped using a High Order Lamp Phase artifact, is very likely to call for reinforcements to intercept them. Chen Qi took a deep breath and said: ¡°If there are no other matters, we set sail immediately, leaving the Crack.¡± Palu pondered carefully, he had accepted some jobs, but the danger in A-rank Crack exceeded his imagination. Just as the captain of the Ghost Ship said, they had better leave the dangerous Sea Coffin now. Captain Palu nodded: ¡°I¡¯ll listen to you, Black Hunter.¡± Then, both of them looked towards the Ice Witch, who had remained silent. The Ice Witch, seated on a cushion made of three Water Elves, gazed at the distant horizon, seemingly lost in thought. Eventually, this crack will still collapse¡­ The Ice Witch closed her eyes, sinking into deep thought. She glanced at Chen Qi and nodded: ¡°No problem.¡± Wondering how Witch Sea is doing now¡­ The Ice Witch sipped her red tea. After the discussion, Chen Qi commanded the crew, driving the Nether Sea Ghost Ship away from the Witch¡¯s Coffin. ¡­ ¡­ An hour later. Empowered by the Nether Sea Engine, the Ghost Ship, blazing with ethereal green Ghost Fire, sped through the darkness. Everyone huddled around the campfire like people returning home, excitedly staring at the horizon. As they kept sailing towards the distance, the temperature around them gradually rose. No seagulls with sharp teeth flew overhead; lively schools of fish swam below in the ocean. The cold of the Sea Coffin had already shattered their bodies and sanity. They couldn¡¯t wait to return to Witch Sea, to see their families, to boast about their adventures in taverns, to show off themselves! Undoubtedly, after this journey, they would be the talk of the White Dove Times! No, more than that, to be precise, they would be the focus of the Imperial Capital Times! This event was enough to make headlines in all coastal cities¡¯ newspapers. The novelty news of princes and princesses in Golden Flower Bird Kingdom had to take a back seat to their story. ¡°Returning with treasures and glory, coming back fully loaded, fully loaded~¡± ¡°Fully loaded!¡± Everyone hummed a little tune, basking in the joy of returning home. Amidst the light-hearted singing, a dazzling notification flashed before everyone¡¯s eyes! A Rank Rift Settlement notification! Everyone¡¯s eyes immediately sparkled with a golden light. Chen Qi, sitting by the campfire, also opened his eyes to check his notification. Most people¡¯s ratings were probably between D and C minus. This journey, he had defeated the Blizzard Dragon King, survived for fifteen days, and triggered no hidden conditions. The Blizzard Dragon King was also a BOSS. Should be a C rating¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. [Rift Settlement in progress¡­] [Rift Deformation Level, currently at 96%] [Survival Master: You successfully survived for fifteen days, reward +100% Coffin Explorer: You reached the Witch¡¯s Coffin and Merchant Coffin, reward +50% Aren¡¯t You Hungry: In the Sea Coffin, you hardly felt hungry, reward +50% Dragon Slayer: You alone defeated the Blizzard Dragon King, reward +100%! Sacrificial God Believer: You completed a splendid sacrifice, reward +25% Deep Sea Snake Terminator: You defeated the Deep Sea¡¯s big BOSS, the Lord of Condensation, ending its two-hundred-year reign, reward +100% Sea God¡¯s Fear: You made the fundamental force of this rift, feel a hint of fear, reward +10% Sea God¡¯s Love: You made the fundamental force of this rift, feel a hint of excitement, reward +10% Sea God¡¯s believers¡¯ bond: You created a bond with the fundamental force of this rift, the believers of the Sea God, reward +10% Love from Your Teammate: Your teammate ¡®Palu¡¯ used a Super Lucky Toss, random rewards increased, reward increase 20%] There are really a lot of settlement entries¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. He hadn¡¯t expected that the experience in the Merchant Coffin could provide so much enhancement. And then, the final result popped up. [Settlement completed, overall evaluation A minus.] [You have received an exclusive Taboo Treasure Box!] Chen Qi looked at the last letter of the notification, his eye corners uncontrollably twitching. A? Chapter 633: 379 A-Level Crack Reward, Time for a Draw Card! Chapter 633: Chapter 379 A-Level Crack Reward, Time for a Draw Card! A-tier Crack, A-tier reward! Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flashed with rare excitement. It was exceedingly uncommon to obtain A-tier rewards within an A-tier Crack! One must know, even for a Fifth Rank Saint, securing an A-tier reward from an A-tier Crack is an extremely difficult feat. This often requires the completion of some hidden missions to achieve. Even an A-minus reward is incredibly rich, truly a treasure among treasures! Many small families¡¯ treasures are drops from an A-tier Crack! And within the legends of treasure hunting in the Witch Sea, innumerable lost treasures of the world often originate from A-tier Cracks! Chen Qi suppressed the urge to shout out loud, continuing to check. [This treasure chest will guarantee a Cup Phase Skill Card draw, with a 30% chance for Taboo and 70% for other rewards.] [The treasure chest will also conduct a Taboo draw. The probabilities are 10% for a Taboo Ice Phase Weapon, 10% for a Taboo Cup Phase Weapon, and 10% each for Ice Phase, Cup Phase, and Void Phase Taboo Cards, with 40% for other Taboo rewards and 10% for other rewards.] [Under the influence of Palu¡¯s Passive Skill ¡®Luck Goddess¡¯s Ring¡¯, the chance of drawing the rarest reward, a Taboo Weapon, is increased by 2%.] [Under the influence of the Ice Witch Angela¡¯s Passive Skill ¡®I and the Crack, I and Fate¡¯, the probability of drawing Lantern Phase and Ice Phase items is increased by 5%.] Chen Qi looked at the two prompts. Palu, as a rare Dice Phase genius in the Witch Sea, is not only a qualified support but also possesses various extremely useful passives. However, the Ice Witch also possesses related passives. When reaching the Fourth Rank, some high-class Transcendents will acquire special Passive Skills that can alter the final outcome. However, these skills capable of directly influencing the Cracks are also very rare. Chen Qi pondered over the final result. High Rank Cracks often share one commonality: their highest-tier rewards are usually related to the Crack¡¯s Nature. The Sea Coffin is centered around the Ice and Cup elements. Which means the best rewards are inevitably related to Cup and Ice. And the higher the rank of the item, the more stringent the usage conditions become. To obtain rewards that match one¡¯s own system, besides relying on specific Cracks, a large-scale trade is often needed. The key to this reward is not the rarity, but usability! Usability! Chen Qi devoutly prayed twice. Then, with an excited heart, he began to draw. [You are drawing a Cup Phase Skill Card¡ª] [Rumbling!] A sound like a volcanic eruption suddenly filled Chen Qi¡¯s ears. The next instant, a blazing card appeared at his fingertips. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The card¡¯s reverse depicted a bleeding chalice, above which lay a sea amassed of blood; within the sea within the cup were countless twisted, beautiful chimeric creatures¡­ The creatures in the cup were chasing the most primitive instincts, devouring each other in search of evolution. The ¡®Chimera back¡¯ indicates that this is a Taboo Card. It is one of the highest rewards in the A-tier Crack, an object even a Fifth Rank Cardmaker cannot replicate! Chen Qi grasped the scorching card and looked at its front. The front, with ink as molten as lava, displayed a naked man. His back was like a mountainous armor, with hard, rocky contours rising high, immensely thick. The exaggerated demonic muscle lines formed a terrifying dragon face, as if at any moment, it could burst forth from the card and devour the world! Chen Qi¡¯s heart pounded wildly. He had drawn a 30% chance at a Taboo! A Taboo Card from an A-tier Crack! This was his first encounter with the highest rarity card in the New Day World. And before him, a burning prompt appeared. [You have acquired the Taboo Skill Card ¡®Dragon Furnace Body!¡¯] [Dragon Furnace Body: Nature: Cup, Hammer Description: I envision the dominant sovereign soaring across the skies; with Dragon Blood as fire, the body as the forge, the world as the hammer, forging my body, Transcending into Saint! Learning Conditions: Physique reaching 300 points; Mastery of Cup Phase Spirit Power Sublimation; Possession of High-class Cup Enlightenment or a 30% purity Dragon King Bloodline! Required Materials: Dragon King¡¯s Remains (Dragon Blood and Dragon Bone are essential, Dragon Heart optional), with cultivation in the extreme cold necessary to control the high body temperature! Note: It is advisable to undergo major bleeding surgery by a doctor when studying this Skill. Note: After studying, you will step into a new realm and glimpse the world of the Dragon King!] Chen Qi¡¯s eyes widened. A Taboo-level Body Forging Skill! No, strictly speaking, this was no longer just a Body Forging Skill, but a method of physical transcendence, a path to elevating the flesh into the realm of saints! However¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s excitement from the Taboo Card instantly cooled. This Taboo Card did not fit his own needs. Firstly, his current physique was at 200 points, a huge distance from 300. His main method of enhancing his physique was through Light Sea Potions crafted by the Flower Witch and the flesh surgery of the Red State. After reaching Legend status, he had not studied higher-level Body Forging Skills and instead focused entirely on researching release. However, the final limit of physique cultivation was fixed, regardless of the method. Even if he now practiced a High Rank Body Forging Skill, the extreme limit would be around 250 points; reaching 300 would be very difficult. Not to mention, the necessary conditions also require a 30% purity Dragon King Bloodline or a High-class Cup Enlightenment. Chapter 634: 379 A-Level Crack Reward, Time for a Draw Card!_2 Chapter 634: Chapter 379 A-Level Crack Reward, Time for a Draw Card!_2 30% purity of Dragon King Bloodline, even among the Half-dragon men of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom that is rich in gender and species diversity, few can achieve this. And High-class Cup Enlightenment is an exclusive of Fourth Rank Cup-shaped Transcendent. Fourth Rank Cup-shaped Transcendents, all receive a passive ¡®Physical Evolution¡¯, allowing their constitution limit, to far exceed ordinary legends. It can be said, only the cream of the crop among Fourth Rank Cup-shaped Transcendents, are qualified to cultivate this skill! The more taboo the card is, the harder it is to cultivate! ¡°Regrettably¡­¡± Chen Qi let out a long sigh. After reaching Fourth Rank, the general-purpose Skill Cards are either scarce or weak. This card, perhaps could only be used as ¡®trade goods¡¯, to trade for a suitable Taboo Card for oneself in the future¡­ After the A-ranked Crack Sea Coffin, there should appear plenty of A-ranked Shell Phase Cracks. But, to whom should it be sold? Chen Qi pondered silently. If someone were to buy, it has to be someone craving for a Dragon Body! Chen Qi immediately thought of Bree who first wanted to marry into the Mecha and Dragons. He glanced at Bree, who hadn¡¯t even updated her mechanical arm in order to buy a Mecha. Obviously, Bree couldn¡¯t afford it. Or to say¡­ Or to say, she herself is a dragon! A flash of insight struck Chen Qi¡¯s mind. Why not give this Skill Card directly to a dragon? No matter how pure a human¡¯s Dragon Blood is, it can¡¯t compare to the genuine purity of a True Dragon¡¯s bloodline! A Skill Card¡¯s usual function is to instill knowledge and inject extraordinary power within it, aiding in the rapid cultivation of abilities! However, not all cards will instill knowledge. Chen Qi touched it carefully. The ¡®Dragon Furnace¡¯ Cup Phase Skill Card imparts less knowledge but focuses more on extraordinary might. It¡¯s more like a hammer that shapes the body. If some manipulation can be used to enhance the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s comprehension, solving the ¡®knowledge infusion¡¯ problem, the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s body might surpass the Cup Legend, becoming a disaster of this vast sea capable of destroying cities! And by then, I will be the master of this great disaster! An audacious thought¡­ Chen Qi is overwhelmingly excited. He took several deep breaths to calm himself down, put away his bold idea, and continued to look forward to the next Draw. This next Draw will be even more exhilarating! The same rule applies! As long as it¡¯s usable! Chen Qi prayed silently for a moment and immediately proceeded to Draw. Swipe! Instantly, in his ears came the screeching sound of glass over a chalkboard. Such a sound, like the shriek of a banshee, sends shivers down one¡¯s spine! Chen Qi looked at his palm, quietly waiting for the result to appear. However, contrary to his expectations. In his palm, there wasn¡¯t any card. No convulsing card? Chen Qi was momentarily startled, clutching his hands. Could it be that he drew the legendary ¡®air¡¯! Resources in the Crack are vast but finite, in the event of insufficient Crack resources, one would draw ¡®air¡¯. It can¡¯t be¡­ Chen Qi opened his hand. Suddenly, he discovered that, at some point, a dagger pattern had appeared in the center of his right palm. A plain blue dagger pattern. A dagger? Chen Qi¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. He had drawn a Taboo Weapon. At that moment, an extremely cold notice popped up in his mind. Chen Qi shuddered. [You have drawn the Sea Coffin¡¯s exclusive weapon¡ªthe Crack Blade!] [Crack Blade Weapon type: Enchanted Type. (Needs to rely on other powerful long-blade type weapons.) Nature: Ice, Light Description: We are born free, let us slowly tear, tear at the wounds of the world, and go see the scenery of another world. Current connection to the Crack: Sea Coffin. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Usage mode: Pour in a substantial amount of Spiritual Power, and any long blade in your right hand shall ignite with cold fire, being enchanted to ¡®Crack Blade¡¯! After enchanting the weapon, it will ignite with cold fire, and its power will be greatly enhanced. Skills: Tear. Another World: You can tear through the Crack, allowing the chill of the Sea Coffin to affect the world! Note: This weapon could change its linked Crack through certain means. Tear. Space Destruction: You can consume a large amount of Spiritual Power, enchant your moves, carrying high extra damage, and at the Crack, Domain, barrier, create a terrifying rift. Note: This move can forcibly break the ¡®B Rank¡¯ and below Crack borders, allowing you to enter and exit Cracks without any conditions.] Note: This technique can destroy the boundaries of most domains and barrier skills below the Fifth Rank. Note: Using this weapon will rapidly deplete your Spiritual Power, and there is a very high probability that you will contract the Ice Condensation anomaly. (This anomaly will greatly enhance your cold resistance, turning you into a statue trapped in the river of time!) Chen Qi¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted. A blade that can slice open the borders of a Crack! He couldn¡¯t help but recall the origin of the Sea Coffin. The Sea Coffin itself originated from a princess who, using a dagger, tore open the world¡¯s Crack, causing the power from other worlds to permeate the entire world. Without a doubt, this reward was one of those daggers. Chen Qi analyzed carefully. As an enchanted weapon, its most basic function was to enhance his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking. Secondly, its most powerful aspect was its ability to tear open Cracks. Simply put, it could ignore Rank and enter Low Level Cracks. This feature was extremely powerful. It could allow one to easily complete the hidden tasks within Cracks. Moreover, being able to enter Cracks at will also gave him the potential to contain Cracks. In addition, according to the description, it could also cause damage to the border of Domains. Many perfect Domains possess an insurmountable border. Like Palu¡¯s D20, once you enter that Domain, there¡¯s no leaving until the Domain ends! This is one of the strong points of Domains. It could be said that the more powerful the wielder, the greater the significance of this weapon in battle. Beyond that, it could also assist him in practicing many skills¡­ At the Fourth Rank, the essence of many High Rank skills is to borrow power from another world through certain practices. For instance, Chen Qi¡¯s Abyss Hand and Rift Slash, both rely on contact with other worlds. An absolutely powerful Taboo Weapon¡­ This is an A-class reward! Chen Qi could hardly conceal the excitement in his heart, took out a small dagger, grabbed the handle with his right hand, and infused it with Spiritual Power. Instantly, his arm¡¯s Spiritual Power was absorbed at an alarming rate, the dagger froze over, emitting a terrifying force! What huge consumption of Spiritual Power¡­ Chen Qi immediately stopped infusing Spiritual Power. The most critical thing, aside from needing a massive amount of Spiritual Power and contracting Ice Condensation, was that, as a Taboo Weapon, it had almost no restrictions. In fact, the weapon¡¯s ¡®side effect¡¯ could even enhance cold resistance! Chen Qi looked at his palm, indescribably joyful at this moment. This was what an A-class Crack was all about, a key starting point for many ¡®rookie¡¯ players who were making waves and breaking ground. This was also the key to why the Black Blood Empire, at the risk of offending Shell Country, colluded with the Black Whale Group and ventured into the Witch Sea! An A-class Crack is dangerous, but it¡¯s also like an endless treasure trove. An A-class Crack could mean a prosperous forever-thriving family, an endless power! ¡°Lucky¡­¡± Chen Qi turned his head to look at the others. It was time to show off to the others a bit! Aside from him, the vast majority were also immersed in the joy of a bountiful harvest. ¡°I, I saw the Goddess of Luck¡¯s butt sit on my face!¡± A Third Rank Boxer couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. He was extremely fortunate, drawing a Legendary Great General¡¯s Blade Phase Occupation Card with an extremely low probability. He was instantly, ecstatically frenzied. Besides that, there were those who drew Witch Level breathing method Skill Cards or legendary painstaking staff techniques and so on. Because of the A-class Crack itself, everyone on the boat, even captives, pulled something good. Everyone got nice pulls¡­ Chen Qi coughed twice, quickly looking in the direction of the Ice Witch to see everyone¡¯s Draw Card results. He saw that the Ice Witch and Palu had also completed their Draw Card. Palu, out of dog luck, only drew an ordinary Legendary Skill Card. The Ice Witch¡¯s expression, however, gave nothing away about her draw. At this moment, Chen Qi saw a smiling face. ¡°Qi, Doctor Crow, what did you guys draw?¡± Fen giggled, hiding her card behind her back, standing between the two. She couldn¡¯t wait to show off her great draw! Cough cough, not bad, average luck¡­ Chen Qi prepared to brew his emotions. And just then, little Doctor Crow murmured: ¡°My rating is C plus¡­ I drew a Taboo Shadow Phase Skill Card¡­¡± ¡°???¡± Chen Qi and Fen¡¯s little show-off expressions instantly retracted. You, what did you draw? Chen Qi and Fen immediately put away their thoughts of showing off. Isn¡¯t this an Ice Phase and Cup Phase Crack? What is Shadow Phase? Chen Qi was full of questions. What is Taboo? Fen was full of questions. Chapter 635: 380: She Returns Like Lightning, Shaking the Four Seas! Chapter 635: Chapter 380: She Returns Like Lightning, Shaking the Four Seas! ¡°Taboo Card!¡± Everyone craned their heads, unable to help but direct their gazes at the big-shot. This was an item that could only be obtained with a small probability in an A-rank Crack. Little Crow raised her hand, gently rubbed it, and flashed a pitch-black card. The back of the card featured an upside-down shadow, while the front depicted a flock of crows scattering away. This is¡­ Chen Qi rubbed his chin. ¡®Shadow of Calamity¡¯ skill card! This is a skill with side effects as powerful as its positive effects. While it provides the learner with great strength, it also attracts attacks from Shadow Phase creatures. At the same time, it also increases the learner¡¯s misfortune, making them unluckier. In terms of strength, it is not as powerful as Dragon Furnace Body, but the learning conditions are much simpler. Little Crow herself is of the Shadow Phase, and after advancing to Fourth Rank, she should be able to assimilate this skill card. ¡°Lucky you, congratulations~¡± Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel envious of Little Crow¡¯s luck. Although it is the weaker category of Taboo Cards, the probability of drawing a Taboo Card with a C+ rating is likely as low as one in a thousand. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Little Crow blushed inexplicably when she heard the praise and nodded her head. It was only because she followed Chen Qi and stayed for a while in the Merchant Coffin, completing some tasks, that she got a C+ rating. Otherwise, she would not have had even that one in a thousand chance. Am I being ignored? Fen pouted, stepped forward, came to the front of both of them, and then with a light rub of her finger! Whisk! In her hands appeared three Legendary Skill Cards that could only be used by Fourth Rankers! However, unfortunately, these cards were all Ice Phase spells that required arduous training to practice. Fen proudly said: ¡°These three cards are enough for me to exchange for the Earth Vine Technique, Desire Flower Fragrance, and Super Vine Binding that I¡¯ve been longing for!¡± Fen was already a Super Magic Pharmacist, but she was extremely weak in attacks. Unknowingly, she had been left far behind by Chen Qi in combat strength. Keep in mind, she used to be the one whose strength overshadowed Chen Qi. And now, she has been firmly overtaken by Chen Qi. She decided to undergo intensive training under the guidance of the Ice Witch. In the Flower Phase, the fastest attack moves to master were those that used the Life Technique to stimulate the Extraordinary Vine for attacks. She must quickly master more vine-whipping and binding skills. These three Legendary Cards mark the beginning of her journey to become a Vine Whip Master! With a teacher, my strength will also improve by leaps and bounds¡­ Fen took off her smile, put on a proud little expression, and asked: ¡°Qi, what did you draw?¡± Chen Qi thought about it, and with a sideways glance, showed Fen the Dragon Furnace Body in his hand! The evil dragon¡¯s spine in the center of the Dragon Furnace Body card shocked Fen! Dazzling golden light! This scorching breath! Fen blocked the dazzling light with her arms. Another Taboo Card! Everyone took a deep breath, but compared to Little Crow, they didn¡¯t feel too surprised. After all, Black Hunter, alone, defeated the Blizzard Dragon King. Obtaining a Taboo Skill Card was a normal occurrence. Chen Qi explained: ¡°My rating is quite high, this is not surprising¡­¡± How high is a high rating? Fen opened her mouth wide, biting her tongue. It¡¯s not easy to catch up with Chen Qi in combat strength. I will definitely complete the Witch¡¯s special training from the teacher! Fen thought to herself. According to the teacher, at this point in her original destiny, she would be dressed in the Rose Thorns Blood Robe, capable of fighting against two Legends! Chen Qi looked around. Too many eyes, it is best not to expose the fact that he sacrificed the Lord of Condensation. In a whoosh, he drew close to Fen, manipulated Spiritual Power, and secretly told Fen: ¡°Besides that, I also got a Taboo Weapon.¡± What Taboo Weapon, what kind¡­ Fen¡¯s eyes were full of surprise. Could it be that Qi received an A rating? This is impossible, to get an A-rank rating, one has to defeat at least one Blizzard Dragon King Level BOSS. Thunderous boom! At that moment, a wave washed over the Ghost Ship, stirring up countless splashes of water. The splashes cascaded over the white robe of the Ice Witch. She turned her head, coughed twice: ¡°Fen, remember to be graceful!¡± Grace¡­ Fen¡¯s ears immediately turned red. At this time, she noticed that everyone was staring at her and Chen Qi. Little Crow also looked dead serious, watching them intently. The two of them whispering together stood too close! Seeing Fen blush like a tomato, the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes moved, she sighed: ¡°Alright, all crew members pay attention, we are about to cross the borderline and return to our homeland!¡± ¡°Since the Crack is on the brink of collapse, this will not be a pleasant voyage! Please be mindful of your balance!¡± As the words fell, in everyone¡¯s eyes, there was an unreachable shadow across the whole world. Chen Qi raised his head, looking towards the edge of the Sea Coffin. At the edge of the Crack, an endlessly massive tsunami, like an infinitely long wall, continued to spread out into the outside world. The tsunami towered a kilometer high, comparable to a 300-story building with no boundaries! The Sea Coffin Tsunami! This represented the concrete manifestation o the Sea Coffin. Once the tsunami crosses over the Witch Sea, it signifies the contamination of the sea. Drip, drop! S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chilly droplets, like torrential rain, showered upon everyone¡¯s faces. After tallying their loot, everyone was brimming with excitement. As expected, they would soon be able to see their families and receive interviews from the White Dove Newspaper¡¯s ships. Chapter 636: 380: She Returns Like Lightning, Shaking the Four Seas!_2 Chapter 636: Chapter 380: She Returns Like Lightning, Shaking the Four Seas!_2 ¡°I¡¯m ready, I¡¯m ready!¡± ¡°Hopefully, we won¡¯t be besieged.¡± ¡°I wonder what would happen if the outside world learns about the Ice Witch?¡± Everyone was thrilled. However, their excited expressions did not last even a moment before the Ghost Ship suddenly lurched. ¡°Ladies and Gentlemen, we¡¯ve arrived! Hold onto the handrails tightly!¡± And Chen Qi swiftly snapped his fingers, activating the Ghost Ship¡¯s overload mode! Boom! Boom! The Ghost Ship emitted green fire, cutting through the layers of tide, and surpassing a kilometer-high tsunami! The roaring sound filled everyone¡¯s ears. Amidst the vast tsunami, the Ghost Ship was swept up by huge waves, tossed into the sky! ¡°Aaaaahhhhh!¡± Everyone struggled with all their might, clutching onto the ship¡¯s mast. In that instant, everyone on the ship was lifted into the air! Everything aboard the vessel was wildly fluttering about. Only the graceful Ice Witch demonstrated perfect balance; she sat leisurely on a rope, swaying her floral tea, like a mermaid amidst the giant waves. But still, her clothes were soaked by the huge wave, presenting an unprecedented sense of disarray. Fen, upon seeing this, also tried to emulate it. But soon, due to balance issues, she was struck by the wave and flew off the Ghost Ship at an angle. Chen Qi also lost his balance. An intense sensation of weightlessness made him grasp the sail! Up¡ª Up¡ª Amidst the giant waves, the Ghost Ship took flight! Chen Qi looked down. The vast ocean beneath them was progressively diminishing. [You have left the Sea Coffin!] At that moment, a prompt appeared in Chen Qi¡¯s mind. From this height, he caught a glimpse of the ocean¡¯s entirety. He saw how the tsunami, like a mountain range, briefly split two great seas apart! At the edge of the Witch Sea, the sea monsters of the Witch Sea and those from the Sea Coffin had fallen into madness. They were devouring each other, attacking each other! Some sea monsters quickly adapted to the change and evolved into brand new creatures! Meanwhile, the temperature of the Witch Sea felt as harsh as the bitter winter of the Frostwinter Kingdom. On the edge, a hundred meteorological ships from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau continually emitted waves of Spiritual Power. In the distance, countless wreckages of battleships and funeral ships laden with flowers were visible. When they had entered the Sea Coffin, a series of fierce battles had also occurred at this fringe. ¡°¡­¡± From this high vantage, Chen Qi¡¯s view was incredibly broad, akin to a free White Dove soaring in the sky. However, this sensation of freedom did not last long. After reaching the apex, the Ghost Ship rapidly plummeted from the sky! The intense sensation of weightlessness returned! Chen Qi struggled to stabilize himself. Amidst the giant waves, Chen Qi shouted: ¡°Everyone, stay calm. Don¡¯t be afraid! We won¡¯t crash!¡± However, despite this, he still heard unimaginable screams. ¡°Aaaaahhhhh!¡± ¡°Aaaaahhhhhhhhhh!¡± ¡°We¡¯re crashing, crashing, crashing!¡± ¡°Activate the highest intensity protective shield! Don¡¯t worry, our shield is invincible!¡± ¡°Our shield comes from Steam Hand! Only they will shatter!¡± A scream, comparable to that of a Seal, reached his ears. ¡°???¡± Chen Qi looked down, tracing the source of the sound. Only then did he realize that under the shadow of their Ghost Ship, there was another luxurious meteorological research vessel! On the vessel, there hung a large White Dove clutching a newspaper! The strongest vessel of the White Dove Newspaper¡ªWhite Dove Lighthouse. In the papers, it was acclaimed as the fastest ship among the mid-sized Extraordinary Organizations in the Witch Sea. Chen Qi was taken aback. Where did you all come from? The crew from White Dove Newspaper stared in utter bewilderment. They shared the same doubt as Chen Qi! They couldn¡¯t comprehend why a ship burning with ghost fire had descended from the sky! ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°Ah ah ah ah ah ah!¡± At this moment, crew members from both ships let out screams of despair. In a life-threatening moment, a golden-haired female wearing gold-rimmed glasses picked up her camera, aimed it at the Ghost Ship and the overseeing Chen Qi, and pressed the shutter. ¡°This angle, Black Hunter¡¯s look is really something¡ª¡± She exclaimed excitedly. Snap! With a bang, the Ghost Ship, along with its shield, sat directly on the stout mid-sized newspaper ship, shattering it completely! ¡­ ¡­ Rumble! The protective shield cracked, and the broken newspaper ship was smashed into the seabed. Thanks to the protection of the shield, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship steadied itself on the sea surface at the last moment. Did we just explode a ship belonging to the Lamp Phase Extraordinary Organization? Chen Qi steadied himself. At this time, the ship gradually returned to calm. However, the crew above deck was in disarray, apart from Ice Witch, Chen Qi, and Palu; most people couldn¡¯t keep their balance in the tsunami. The tsunami slowly swept over the Ghost Ship, rushing towards a distant city. At this point, the world became bright, the warm sunlight of the day shone in, laying upon the three of them. Chen Qi looked towards Ice Witch. Ice Witch, with a teacup full of seawater, leisurely sat at the bow. Under the sunlight, Ice Witch¡¯s moist white hair displayed an unusual sense of fragmentation, breathtakingly beautiful. The sea breeze, carrying the salty dampness, gently blew by her, draping her in a hazy veil. In the sky, one seal after another flew over. The seals, carrying the light wind, sailed from afar. Ice Witch extended her right hand, letting a seal perch on her fingertips: ¡°It¡¯s been a long time, my dear witch.¡± ¡°I¡¯m back, to save you all.¡± The Ice Witch closed her eyes and spoke softly. Click! Click! Chen Qi walked to the bow, looking into the distance. In sight, countless cameras were already aimed at them. After the emergence of the Sea Coffin, on the periphery, vessels from various forces had already gathered. Aside from the Black Whale Group and the Navy, including the Meteorological Bureau, there were newspaper offices from coastal cities! Unlike previous cracks, the collapse of the Sea Coffin would surely impact the entire ocean. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Among them, there were the White Dove Newspaper and Black Blood Empire Intelligence Agency. In the distance, on the largest Catastrophe Messenger¡¯s Lighthouse of the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, Catastrophe Messenger Rose, with trembling hands, held a camera. ¡°It¡¯s real¡­¡± ¡°Black Hunter and the Witch did it, they truly resurrected that monster¡­¡± ¡°How could this be? That¡¯s an A-tier Crack, how did they resolve the food issue?¡± Catastrophe Messenger Rose¡¯s hands couldn¡¯t stop shaking. She looked towards Ice Witch in extreme terror. Ice Witch smiled slightly, paying no heed to the hundred ships present. Whether it was the Deep Sea Titan Twelve Touches, the era-renowned Pirate Emperor, or an exotic blade chosen by the Deep Sea Ancient God, even the Lantern Apostle from Witch Sea, all had been defeated by her hands. The demigod of Witch Sea has returned! Black Hunter did it! Moonstone City achieved nothing! They actually managed to clear an A-tier Crack! Catastrophe Messenger Rose hurriedly sent this news through the most advanced Eye of Long Voyage to Moonstone City. Ice Witch didn¡¯t speak, supporting her face, enjoying this rare warmth. The thirty-two hundred people hovering over this vast ocean immediately sprang into action, transmitting this information at the fastest speed back to their respective organizations! The Imperial Capital, White Tower Federation, Tower of Books, Moonstone City, Sea Shell City, Black Blood Empire Navy Headquarters, Mist Sea, White Dove Newspaper, Golden Canary Family¡­ The news of Ice Witch¡¯s resurrection and Black Hunter¡¯s immortality, like lightning, streaked across the distant ocean! Just three minutes later, newspapers, broadcasts, and even the streets in coastal cities had received this news. The news, like a mountainous bomb, stirred waves, echoing throughout all coastal cities. In legend, Ice Witch would only appear in eras of drastic change. When Ice Witch returned, the entire world, would tremble for it. Chapter 637: 381: Witch An and the Book Saint Chapter 637: Chapter 381: Witch An and the Book Saint Above the ocean, a nimble White Dove carrying the Witch¡¯s message, flew through waves, past islands and storms, arriving at the clear sea, a splendid city above the waters! The White Tower Sea, the largest navy base, the moving sea city ¨C Tower of Books. The White Dove slowed down, glided through the outer barrier of the Tower of Books, and descended upon the broad Scroll Avenue. Upon this avenue, every figure bore the scars of a battle-hardened Hunter. In order to acquire more intelligence, the White Tower Federation organized two battleships to venture into the Mist Sea, attempting to find information on the Black Blood Empire and the Black Whale Group. However, in the boundless fog, both battleships met their demise, and the Hunter Association of the White Tower Federation suffered a heavy blow. Furthermore, following the Hunters¡¯ failure, twelve frontier islands mining for resources also encountered pirate attacks simultaneously, leading to grave losses. Below, the children of the border island refugees continuously called out to their mothers. With its azure eyes, the White Dove looked at the severely injured children ahead, speeding up as it continued towards the top of the Tower of Books¡ª The residence of the Book Saint, the Spiral Book Tower! She ascended against the wind and arrived at the top, at the Spiral Gate. There, sprawled across the Spiral Gate, lay the wounded Third Rank Transcendent females. Among them, some were fair-haired noble misses from top families of the White Tower Federation. They lay weakly on the ground, murmuring to themselves. ¡°Impossible, I was the top in the intermediate Spiritual Power assessment at White Tower University, I came bearing my family¡¯s honor! These commoners!¡± ¡°Should I not have taunted her as a country bumpkin?¡± S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Who exactly is that woman?¡± ¡°Why did I change my answer for that question?¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t I choose C?¡± Before the Spiral Gate, numerous scholars lay on the ground, whispering to themselves. These scholars, usually so rational and graceful, had apparently descended into madness. The White Dove glanced at them, showing no surprise, and went straight through the painting-filled spiral corridor, flying ever upwards. She flew past the innumerable injured students and finally saw another wide-open door. The Spiral Library with fifty million volumes! The White Dove fluttered over the threshold. A colossal cylindrical library appeared before her eyes. Inside the spacious hall, towering bookshelves stretched up to the ceiling, with fifty million books neatly arranged between them. Among them, there was a multitude of ancient Transcendent texts. Their pages yellowed and ink faded, yet they emanated an indescribable force of Book Phase, casting a solemn power over the entire library. Yet in the solemn hall, full of books, there lay an item oddly out of place¡ª Beneath a ceiling adorned with moon and stars, a huge cradle swung high above. The suspended cradle swayed gently, and from below, one could faintly see tufts of azure curls and a small hand flipping through a book. Above the cradle, one could vaguely perceive many writhing, arcane Spiritual Power glyphs. She is the strongest Saint in three hundred years of the Tower of Books, the Book Saint Asilina! And below the cradle were the Third Rank students entering the final stage of trials. Some had already collapsed, barely clinging to life, their strength and spirit spent. At last, there was one blood-stained white-haired girl, kneeling silently, quietly imploring the Book Saint to announce the results. She panted heavily, not daring to utter another word. Beside this girl stood a shivering Water Elf, full of terror. This white-haired girl, resembling a robot, was the only student in the entire library who had not fallen. She is the triumpher of the Book Witch¡¯s trials¡­ A glint of doubt flickered in the White Dove¡¯s eyes. Within her vision, among the many hopeful geniuses to pass the trials, there was no such person! Subsequently, the White Dove softly flapped its wings, dissolving into a scatter of feathers. Then, from the pure white feathers emerged a woman adorned with plumage. It is Emma, the Disaster Messenger from the White Tower Sea! Emma possessed the rare Cup Lamp Skill, White Dove Avatar, allowing her to freely switch between the form of a White Dove and that of a human. The White Tower Disaster Messenger hesitated not and immediately knelt, saying solemnly: ¡°Book Saint, Disaster Messenger White Dove Emma reports with urgent news!¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s revival, Grade A Crack¡¯s collapse, these are matters affecting the whole sea¡¯s order! However, facing Emma¡¯s anxious plea, the Book Saint above the cradle remained silent for a long time. ¡°Ah¡ª¡± After a while, the Book Saint yawned lengthily, closed the book in her hand, and lazily said: ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s the matter?¡± White Tower Disaster Messenger Emma briefly delivered the known intelligence: ¡°According to our latest news, the recently infamous Black Hunter has collaborated with the Ice Demon Pirate Group to overcome a Grade A Crack.¡± She had heard of the incidents in the Witch Sea before. Names like Black Hunter and Blue Beast. But none of these could pique her interest. ¡°At the same time, with the revival of the Ice Witch, the Deformation Level of the Crack Sea Coffin has reached the critical threshold. It has been confirmed that within a day, a great collapse will occur, and the power that leaks will affect the entire sea!¡± In that instant, the Third Rank Transcendents lying barely alive on the ground also revealed shocked expressions. The girls who had reached this place were mostly achievers from the White Tower Federation University. Chapter 638: 381: Witch An and the Book Saint_2 Chapter 638: Chapter 381: Witch An and the Book Saint_2 They were acutely aware of what an A-rank Crack meant. In the barren Witch Sea, it was possible for three A-rank Cracks to appear. Moreover, within a month of the birth of the Crack, someone had actually cleared an A-rank Crack! Both the appearance of an A-rank Crack and the clearance of an A-rank Crack were enough to shock these still young Third Rank Transcendents like never before. Even the final exam passer, An, couldn¡¯t help but have her pupils shrink, biting her bleeding lips, trembling! What is Qi up to? This news even surpassed her successful passing of the exam. ¡°Ice Witch!¡± Swish! A petite figure reacted, suddenly jolted upright, sitting up. At this moment, everyone present was startled. They hadn¡¯t seen the true face of the Book Saint Asilina, and those magic eyes filled with runes and circuits for a long time. A petite blue-haired woman leaned on a rocking cradle, her messy long curly hair spread like the deep night sea, a few playful strands dangling beside the cheek flipping through pages of a book. She wore a loose robe; the hem slightly swayed with the rocking of the cradle, shocking her eyes, carrying heavy dark eye bags. ¡°The Ice Witch is back?¡± The Book Saint asked again. This matter, she must sit up to discuss it! ¡°Yes, she is back, even though you said last week that she couldn¡¯t possibly be back now¡­¡± ¡°Did I say that?¡± The Book Saint said lazily. ¡°You did, I have it recorded.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Book Saint was silent for a second, then said: ¡°Give me the records of the disaster detection work.¡± ¡°According to your command, Book Saint.¡± Emma summoned a White Dove, then let the White Dove pass the records to the Book Saint. The Book Saint quickly scanned through it. It had detailed records of the distribution of Cracks in the Witch Sea. According to the data, the number of Cracks in the Witch Sea was still growing! The more the Book Saint read, the deeper the frown on her face grew. The Disaster Messenger Elo, watching the expression of the Book Saint, couldn¡¯t help but swallow. The Book Saint, in most cases, had a lazy, nonchalant expression. But now, a rare look of worry appeared on her face. The White Tower Messenger Emma asked: ¡°Book Saint, what are your instructions?¡± The Book Saint, supporting her face with her hand, tapped her thigh and asked: ¡°How many traces of A-rank Crack births have appeared so far?¡± ¡°As we predicted, in the Witch Sea, besides the already Sea Coffin, the near-sea, Mist Sea, all have potential for A-rank Crack births¡­¡± A hint of fear flashed in the eyes of the White Tower Messenger: ¡°The scale of this Crack Tide far exceeds the last one! According to historical records, this scale will far surpass the last.¡± ¡°No¡­¡± The Book Saint, not knowing when, had an ancient yellow book in her hand: ¡°This time, the scale will surpass any in history.¡± Then she tilted her head, placing her hand on her ear. In her ear, came the waves, crabs crawling on the beach, and from the border, a sound indescribable like countless babies simultaneously screaming. ¡°That bastard, it¡¯s time for him to resurrect too.¡± The Book Saint, with her legs crossed, instructed: ¡°Emma, convey my will. Except for the essential guard of the Meteorological Towers within the White Tower Sea, all meteorological detection messenger teams should standby at the Tower of Books! All units of the Information Hunters of the Tower of Books from first to third, enter the Witch Sea, gather all possible intelligence on the Black Hunter and the Ice Demon Pirate Group.¡± ¡°By the way, wasn¡¯t there a hunter team that had contact with the Black Hunter before, arrange them to see me again.¡± The White Tower Messenger Emma took out pen and paper, noting down these commands one by one, then asked: ¡°Book Saint, any other tasks?¡± The Book Saint, with her head down, continuously tapping her chest: ¡°Notify the Tower of Books, enter first-level combat status, after three hours of preparation, officially enter the Witch Sea.¡± The moment the words fell, the White Tower Messenger Emma stopped recording. ¡°First-level combat status? Enter the Witch Sea?¡± Once the Tower of Books enters the Witch Sea, it will stir chaos across the entire ocean! Unlike ordinary vessels, the Tower of Books is the embodiment of the White Tower Federation Navy, the largest naval base! The seriousness of this matter, even far surpasses the collaboration between the Blood General and the Black Whale Group! The White Tower Messenger said: ¡°Book Saint, I must receive orders from the Tower Master, the Chairman of the Sea Hunter Association, to enter first-level combat¡­ The Tower of Books rashly entering the Witch Sea, this is declaring war on Shell Country!¡± Even students who had failed their exams couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes. They never expected to hear such explosive news right after their examination failure. However, they had one more question. Who is the Black Hunter? People from the White Tower Federation were full of doubts. On the seas of the White Tower, the Newspaper General, one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group, is far greater than Chen Qi. The White Tower Messenger took a deep breath and asked again: ¡°Are we really entering the Witch Sea?¡± Faced with the Disaster Messenger¡¯s skepticism, the Book Saint just smiled slightly: ¡°Three hundred years ago, the White Tower and the Shell Country Federation once had a naval battle, a war over the A-rank Crack ¡®World Flood¡¯. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Today, the Tower of Books, spanning thousands of meters, came into being because of that.¡± The White Tower Messenger was taken aback. The grand naval power of the White Tower Federation was built upon this ten-thousand-meter vessel. Chapter 639: 381: Witch An and the Book Saint_3 Chapter 639: Chapter 381: Witch An and the Book Saint_3 Without A-rank Cracks, there would be no Tower of Books! The strategic value of A-rank Cracks far exceeds imagination. And among them, the Taboo Artifacts can change the layout of the Extraordinary World. The Book Saint was browsing through books. Currently, within the Sea Coffin Crack, the unique taboo creations, Crack Blade and Ice and Snow Coffin, remain unclaimed! As long as one achieves a rating of B or higher, there is a chance to obtain these two taboo creations! Each Taboo Weapon is enough to build a dynasty! The ocean has become interesting¡­ she quietly said: ¡°The Crack War is not up to us, the moment the A-rank Crack collapses, the war has already begun.¡± The people in front of her were extremely excited. They couldn¡¯t imagine the scene of Shell Country and the White Tower Federation going to war! sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It should be known, they have maintained peace for three hundred years. In these years, the White Tower Federation and Shell Country had always been the closest allies. The Book Saint continued to speak: ¡°Nobody can resist the temptation of the A-rank Crack, whether it¡¯s the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom or the Black Blood Empire, they would rush into the Witch Sea like a hungry pack of wolves.¡± Then, sensing the doubts among the crowd, the Book Saint gave a slight smile: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we are just entering the Witch Sea, there¡¯s no need to worry about Shell Country¡¯s hostility, soon, Shell Country will be begging us to enter the Witch Sea.¡± Begging us to enter¡­ a hint of confusion flashed through the mind of the White Tower Messenger. Why would Shell Country beg the Tower of Books to enter the Witch Sea? She silently noted down this order. Just as she paused her pen, the Book Saint snapped her fingers. In the eyes of the White Tower Messenger, suddenly appeared scene after scene. The instinct of the Disaster Messenger¡¯s Lamp Phase can predict great disasters. In her twenty-seven years of life, she had already witnessed countless city-destroying disasters, and in the Cracks, seen countless terrifying natural disasters! She has long been accustomed to remaining calm in the face of any disaster. Yet at this moment, her hands couldn¡¯t stop trembling. In her pupils, reflected a shade of black that did not belong to this world. On the boundless Crack Sea, a giant eye resembling a bloody mouth gazed down from the sky at this world! And in the vortexes close to shore, a gigantic hand was slowly reaching out from the Abyss! In the land of the unknown, a dust-sealed sea god statue was being uprooted by numerous twisted devotees! ¡°This is¡­¡± The White Tower Messenger trembled uncontrollably. The scenes she saw, all related to A-rank Cracks disasters! But most crucially, these disasters were occurring above the Witch Sea, not within the Crack! There¡¯s also an extremely horrifying point: All A-rank Cracks are about to collapse! The Book Saint explained: ¡°This disaster is not something Shell Country alone can withstand.¡± All A-rank Cracks collapsing¡­ the White Tower Messenger had an ominous premonition. It was known that under normal circumstances, the collapse of an A-rank Crack could already distort the structure of the ocean. If several were to combine, it might spawn a Taboo Crack beyond the rank of A. ¡°I understand, Lord Book Saint.¡± The White Tower Messenger nodded. If all A-rank Cracks are collapsing, then no matter what, the Tower of Books must enter the Witch Sea. Otherwise, the White Tower Federation might completely lose the ocean! The White Tower Messenger, Emma, stood up to leave. ¡°I hope the Ice Witch won¡¯t bother me too soon; I still need to teach the new student¡ª¡± The Book Saint yawned deeply and then, lowering her head, looked at An and the Water Elf who had been kneeling for a long time. The Book Saint asked: ¡°An, what are you trembling for?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± An didn¡¯t know how to describe her feelings. While she was diligently preparing for her trials, striving to advance to Fourth Rank, Chen Qi had already become a Legend and had cleared an A-rank Crack! This damnable guy! As a teacher, and also a student, underneath An¡¯s calm exterior, a strong desire surged. ¡°Is it the Black Hunter?¡± The Book Saint inquired. ¡°¡­¡± An¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted. Why did the Book Saint know about her secret relationship with the Black Hunter? Was it Melanie¡­ An suddenly thought, showing a fearful expression. If the White Tower Messenger was not lying, then now all high-class Transcendents were seeking the Black Hunter! The Book Saint said nonchalantly: ¡°Just some speculation, do not be afraid, An, you have the talent to assimilate A-rank Crack Magic Nets. Do you know? Even many Fifth Rank Saints can¡¯t connect with an A-rank Crack¡­ You are a miracle among miracles, a genius among geniuses, although I have seen quite a few.¡± ¡°¡­¡± An swallowed hard. Suddenly, the Book Saint seemed to think of something, bowed her head, resting on her arms: ¡°According to my deduction, the Black Hunter is the Disciple of the Witch. Rest assured, under my guidance, you will surpass the Black Hunter, An~¡± Surpassing Chen Qi¡­ An was immediately captivated by the Book Saint¡¯s promise and hastily said: ¡°Thank you for your grace!¡± The Book Saint yawned long: ¡°From now on, you will be my student; you need to pay tuition of one hundred million Shell Coins.¡± One hundred million Shell Coins? An raised her head, her eyes blank. Even after passing the trial, there was a tuition fee. She sincerely said: ¡°I don¡¯t have money.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Book Saint paused for a moment, then raised her small hand, pointing to the Water Elf by An¡¯s side: ¡°Then use that Pet Beast as a debt settlement; I happen to need a Water Elf.¡± Water Elf? An swallowed hard. The moment she stepped into the library, the Book Saint had been staring at the Water Elf! It was rumored that the Book Saint loved to sleep and had high demands for sleep quality. An summoned the courage to ask: ¡°Lord Book Saint, no, Teacher¡­ do you need a pillow?¡± A pillow? The Book Saint tilted her head in confusion: ¡°No, it¡¯s a scrubbing towel; I¡¯ve always wanted a Water Elf as a scrubbing towel.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± An was stunned. The Book Saint gave a slight smile: ¡°Alright, An, come with me, I need to teach you how to be an elegant Witch.¡± Chapter 640: 389: The Eyes of the Whale Chapter 640: Chapter 389: The Eyes of the Whale Sleep on your bed? What does the Book Saint want to do to me? An Hong blushed, silently stood up, took trembling Water Elf No. 3 in her arms, and hugged it to her chest. Everyone keeps saying there¡¯s something off about the Book Saint! Water Elf No. 3, shield! What¡¯s on the minds of the youngsters these days? The Book Saint languidly lowered their head, speaking listlessly: S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I¡¯ve been kidnapped by my own bedding¡­¡± ¡°My time is precious, hurry up¡­¡± After speaking, the Book Saint let out a long yawn, eyelids drooping, almost ready to fall asleep. ¡°¡­¡± An hesitated for a moment, cast a flying technique, carefully flew with the Water Elf in her arms, and landed on the rocking cradle. The Book Saint¡¯s bed was a four-meter-long large rocking cradle, set with pillows and blankets, and also had a small dessert fridge on it, along with various ancient books and a lengthy list of unfinished tasks. The rocking cradle faced the skylight of the library, basking in the sunshine on a good weather day, especially comfortable. So many ancient and mysterious books¡­ A flash of amazement passed through An¡¯s eyes. Before An could react, suddenly, an evil little hand with white circuits stretched toward her chest! In an instant, Water Elf No. 3 ran into the hands of the Book Saint! Snatching the Water Elf in one swift action, using it as a pillow! Pinch, pinch! Clamp, clamp! The Book Saint played with Water Elf No. 3 before immediately applying a heating skill, warming Water Elf No. 3 to a comfortable temperature. This temperature¡¯s not bad for a pillow, moving and bouncy¡­ The Book Saint put the Water Elf behind their neck, showing a look of comfort: ¡°I¡¯ll take your tuition now¡ª¡± That was taken! An wanted to say something. After all, strictly speaking, it was Chen Qi¡¯s Water Elf. In a way, she was merely safeguarding it on behalf of someone else! At this moment, facing the Book Saint¡¯s threat, trembling Water Elf No. 3 gathered its courage, couldn¡¯t hold back any longer, and started to taunt: ¡°Stupid humans, mind your filthy hands! If, if you dare to strike me, my great master! Will not spare you!¡± ¡°My great master will punch your teeth out!!!¡± Water Elf No. 3 taunted the Book Saint! Water Elves, never enslaved! However, the inspiration of the Water Elf was not low. It could clearly feel that the Book Saint¡¯s spiritual power was like a mountain, and filled with an indescribably cold aura. Based on spiritual power, the Book Saint could beat a hundred Chen Qis! An took a deep breath, looking to rescue Water Elf No. 3. Saints, not to be humiliated! Although she couldn¡¯t understand the words of Water Elf No. 3, she could feel the hostility emanating from it as a pet beast! For someone as powerful as the Book Saint, eliminating a weak pet beast was as simple as lifting a finger! Water Elves naturally love freedom and wouldn¡¯t easily become a pillow for someone else, much less a bathing towel. ¡°Not bad¡­¡± Yet, faced with the Water Elf¡¯s taunt, the Book Saint just cast a lazy look, a few strands of hair falling onto the Water Elf: ¡°Stop thinking about your useless former master, I will be a competent pillow, and teach you enough knowledge~¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you everything you want~¡± ¡°Otherwise¡­¡± The Book Saint smirked and closed their eyes. When a Water Elf gets angry, its body swells, and the internal temperature rises. An angry Water Elf is the perfect massage pillow! The Book Saint could actually understand the Water Elf¡¯s speech, but to outright call Chen Qi useless¡­ unease flickered through An¡¯s eyes. ¡°Wow (humans! You¡¯re not allowed to insult my master!)¡± Water Elf No. 3, pressed down below, unleashed its infinite strength! You see, it was the Water Elf of Water Elves, the supreme ruler among them. Water Bomb! However, as a pet beast, it had no strength to resist the Book Saint, its supreme power as a Water Elf completely repressed! The more it resisted, the stronger the vibrations, the more comfortable it made the Book Saint. Water Elf resisted fiercely, to no avail. At this time, An remembered the main issue: ¡°Um, Book Saint, you had me come up here, is there something you want?¡± ¡°I almost forgot.¡± The Book Saint casually waved their hand, telling the other students in the Spiral Library to leave. After the Spiral Library was left to just the two of them, the Book Saint continued: ¡°An, do you know, why I¡¯m holding a ¡®trial¡¯? Specifically recruiting a Third Rank disciple?¡± An nodded honestly and said: ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡± ¡°The Book Witch Card can only be used by Book Seers with high inspiration, but apart from that, the White Tower Federation has been watching over an A-Rank Crack above the sea all the time. The Deformation Level of this crack has been below 20% for a century, considered a controllable A-Rank Crack. The unique ¡®rune¡¯ within this crack is an essential material for mass production of Fourth Rank skill cards.¡± A controllable A-Rank Crack¡­ An fell into thought. This was her first time hearing about an A-Rank Crack being contained within the White Tower Sea. The Book Saint went on to explain: ¡°This A-Rank Crack itself isn¡¯t dangerous, but due to a far more significant disaster, this crack is directly linked to many A-Rank Cracks within the White Tower Federation¡­ If the Deformation Level of this crack becomes too high and affected, it will contaminate all the coastal cracks of the White Tower Federation. If Witch Sea sees a widespread loss of control over the cracks, our own cracks will be inevitably affected.¡± An fell into thought. Chapter 642: 389 Whales Eyes_3 Chapter 642: Chapter 389 Whale¡¯s Eyes_3 Black Death Doctor has escaped¡­ Inside the Sea Coffin, Black Death Doctor and Big Mama Carol failed to stop the Black Hunter! Moreover, according to their latest information, the legendary Ice Witch has returned to her Witch Sea! The pirates of the Black Whale Group, after all, are money-crazed madmen, ambitious beasts! That is the Ice Witch from the legend, who has killed countless pirates! If one day they end up as souls under the blade of the Ice Witch, then no amount of favor would matter. No one would follow a pirate group doomed to devastation. ¡°Ah, ah, Black Hunter, Black Hunter, Black Hunter~¡± Black Death Doctor disembarked from the ship, dragging his exhausted body, and kept repeating: ¡°Black Hunter, if only you were mine, ours¡­ that would have been so wonderful! So wonderful!¡± The battered Black Death Doctor bit his teeth, looking exceptionally pitiful. His Spiritual Power Detection senses that no one is more suitable to receive the true blood of the Great Whale than Black Hunter! If he could join the Black Whale Group, he would undoubtedly become a formidable sword like the Blood Hunter! Alas, there are no ifs¡­ Black Death Doctor clutched his own wound. Just then, a Hammer Phase Pirate who had just been promoted to Fourth Rank Hammer Phase Gun Master said: ¡°Black Death Doctor, you really are in a pitiful state! With the help of Lord Blue Beast, you couldn¡¯t even capture a mere Black Hunter! You really have gotten old!¡± A mere Black Hunter? How dare these words come out? Black Death Doctor turned back, his throat filled with endless fury. A freshly promoted youngling dared to taunt him, to taunt the Black Hunter! However, his injuries were too severe, and his current spiritual power could not punish this reckless fool. He could only curse furiously: ¡°Shut your filthy mouth!! Bastard!!!¡± ¡°Old thing!¡± However, the pirate who had just made significant achievements and been promoted did not show him respect, he suddenly pulled out a pistol, aimed it at Black Death Doctor¡¯s buttocks, and pulled the trigger! An Extraordinary Bullet with a ten-meter stormy flame shot out instantly! Spiral Storm Bullet! ¡°Silence¡­¡± But just a snap of the fingers, this bullet quickly vanished into the profound darkness. A deep and mighty voice came from the sky. Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud! The fierce pirates instantly stopped their bickering, and like worshipping a deity, uniformly kneeled down, pressing their heads firmly against the ground. Though they expressed respect immediately, each person¡¯s body was in severe pain! S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Every high-ranking member of the Black Whale Group was implanted with Black Whale Poison! And the trigger for this poison was controlled by a cold and merciless monster. The voice was none other than that of the strongest among them in Witch Sea, the most powerful leader of the Black Whale Group¡ªWhale Father! No one can defy Whale Father, nor can anyone directly look at an angry Whale Father. Thud, thud, thud. Amidst the thick fog, the towering figure of Whale Father slowly appeared. Holding a lantern in his hand, he stood on the edge of the fog, looking down at the pirates from on high. Fear filled everyone¡¯s eyes. In their memories, Whale Father rarely left his pirate throne! But today, Whale Father was before them. They couldn¡¯t sense any spirit power field from Whale Father, but the fear was unprecedented. Especially for Black Death Doctor, completely drenched in cold sweat, his aged body couldn¡¯t stop trembling. This fear was comparable to facing the Ice Witch directly! Boom! He knelt down, slamming his head directly into the ground: ¡°Great Whale Father, I have failed your expectations, we couldn¡¯t prevent, couldn¡¯t prevent the revival of the Ice Witch! Nor could we bring back the Black Hunter¡­¡± Such critical mission failure, Black Death Doctor didn¡¯t know how to atone for his mistake. ¡°I am willing to sacrifice everything, to repay my sins!¡± Yet, the lofty figure of Whale Father in the mist showed no change. He seemed to have anticipated everything and suddenly asked: ¡°Do you know why this sea is called Witch Sea?¡± Why? Black Death Doctor¡¯s eyes showed confusion. There were many legends about the name of Witch Sea, among them, the most famous were the Ice Witch¡¯s numerous aids to the Witch Sea and the original thirteen Witch profession cards. Then, Whale Father answered himself: ¡°Once, this sea was the Divine Domain of the Ice Witch, hence, the witch could predict the future and past of this sea¡­¡± ¡°She is the undeniable Prophet, or rather, the true Demigod¡­¡± Demigod? Cold sweat ran down Black Death Doctor. He heard this familiar word again. Just the thought of a Blue Beast of one rank higher made him tremble throughout his body, let alone a being two ranks higher than the Blue Beast. The pirates looked at each other. Under the description of Whale Father, their fear of the Ice Witch deepened again. Many even prepared to wash their hands in the golden basin, ready to flee to the city. However, before that, they must escape the wrath of Whale Father! Black Death Doctor lowered his head even further: ¡°Whale Father, it is my ignorance, my fault¡­¡± Thump! The others followed Black Death Doctor, burying their heads even lower. However, contrary to Black Death Doctor¡¯s expectation, Whale Father didn¡¯t become angry. He continued to say: ¡°As a prophetic witch, she had foreseen everything, and in her destiny, everything would become reality¡­ Simultaneously, she possesses the miraculous power to rewrite destiny.¡± Destiny becomes reality, rewriting destiny¡­ Black Death Doctor swallowed hard. In Whale Father¡¯s view, the revival of the Ice Witch was inevitable, beyond his power to stop. He could only softly ask: ¡°What shall we do now?¡± Everyone was already panicking, fearing this legendary witch. Suddenly, the corners of Whale Father¡¯s mouth lifted in a smile: ¡°Destiny is not unchallengeable; in the long journey of life, the Ice Witch has become weaker and weaker, and her power, in the face of true power, is insignificant.¡± Insignificant? Doubt filled the pirates¡¯ eyes. Whale Father, having guessed their inner questions, answered: ¡°For instance, a real Ancient God that doesn¡¯t belong to this world.¡± At that moment, time seemed to freeze. Then, everyone raised their heads. Reflected in the sky was an eye so immense it seemed without boundaries. It was the eye of a whale. Chapter 643: 383 The Fall of the Great Whale Chapter 643: Chapter 383 The Fall of the Great Whale Great Whale! Upon this small island, the people of the world kneel en masse, looking up in veneration at this deity of the skies. Be it the unrestrained pirates or the ambitious merchants, their hearts are filled with boundless fear. Their pupils are smeared over by strokes of blackness. Visible in the far-off and profound horizon, hangs a heart-thumping scene, the most inconceivable nightmare of the ocean personified¡ª Its body surpasses the limits of any terrestrial creature¡¯s imagination, covered in mottled dark grey scales, each seemingly capable of swallowing the faintest glimmers of light, plunging the surrounding space into oppressive darkness. It is larger than any Deep Sea Titan they have ever seen, more unfathomable than any monster they have encountered. At the frontier, the Great Whale slowly moves its body, wave after wave, journeying toward the distant horizon. In this moment, everyone understands, this is truly a being that can be called a deity, an Ancient God from the Edge World! And Ancient Gods, cannot be looked upon directly. Minds trembling, bodies twisting! One by one, twisted, black-haired boils keep emerging relentlessly from people¡¯s skin. On this island, at this moment, only Whale Father and the taciturn Nether River Ferryman still manage to maintain their sanity. In the storm, Whale Father stands upon the mountain peak shrouded in mist, lifting his lantern high, roaring towards the sky: ¡°Great Whale! Long time no see!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve finally arrived!¡± Whale Father¡¯s voice is magnificently deep, his words like daylight, stirring the hearts of the crowd, leading pirates out of their frenzy. Whale Father¡­ The Black Death Doctor exhales a puff of black air, looking up. Whale Father¡¯s well-tempered back is so broad. Just then, the oppressive dark sky suddenly presses down! Amidst the storm, Whale Father continues to bellow: ¡°Great Whale, you¡¯ve come much earlier than I imagined! You must long for this ocean just as I do!¡± Boom! The instant Whale Father¡¯s words fade! Like a moon suddenly plunging from the sky, the eye of that immeasurable vortex crushes down! The vast Black Whale Island quakes abruptly. Then, within the eye of that vortex, a slender Crack suddenly opens, whereon myriad black, shrieking figures are densely packed¡ª These pitch-black figures stand side by side, atop the Crack, forming an Abyss Mouth comprised of countless silhouettes. The Great Whale opens its mouth. Without any need for words, everyone understands the intention of the Great Whale. It expresses a primal hunger, a primordial fusion, the purest form of appetite! The Great Whale craves a sacrifice! In this instant, a pirate suddenly realizes the nature of today¡¯s events. Since the emergence of the Crack Tide, they¡¯ve been sending prisoners to this island without cease. And within this mist-shrouded Black Whale Island, already are piled tens of thousands of living people. The heavy fog gradually dissipates. Only now do the many pirates clearly see the entirety of Black Whale Island. Behold, on Black Whale Island, countless individuals are bound with pitch-black bandages, writhing in agony upon the ground. These pitch-black figures number well over ten thousand, stacked like commodities, filling the island. Among them are the top brass of Bonfire Company, including Bai Ou from the Admirals of the Navy, as well as a Fourth Rank Disaster Messenger from the Tower of Books¡­ This horrifying scene instills fear even in the most well-traveled and knowledgeable pirates. Those lofty nobles, at this moment, resemble nothing more than food on a dining table, densely crammed together! They struggle, call for their families, wail in pain, yet, tightly bound as they are, all they can do is twist. At last, Black Whale Island becomes a horrendous sight, like a squirming mass of maggots. This is the welcome gift from Whale Father to the Great Whale! The sacrifice offered to the Great Whale! Above, in the sky, the Great Whale opens its Abyss Mouth. Following a deep breath, one sees thin lines of souls being drawn out from the bodies of those bound¡ª These lines of souls connect to the Great Whale¡¯s Abyss Mouth. As the lines are drawn out in a flash, the thousands of struggling captives cease their struggle. Upon the mouth of that colossal Abyss, instantly appear ten thousand vague silhouettes. Crack, crack¡ª The Great Whale chews. Amid the viscous sounds, the pirates shake uncontrollably. They understand, the souls of those ten thousand captives have now become offerings, utterly becoming a part of the Great Whale. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon after, the Great Whale ceases its chewing, again opening its mouth. The pressing dark vortex-eye once more centers on Whale Father. It¡¯s not enough, far from enough! ¡°The Great Whale of the Edge, you truly are a monster¡ª¡± Whale Father walks with his lantern up the mountain. He continues to speak: ¡°All delicacies come with a price.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve offered the necessary sacrifices, now it¡¯s time for you to reciprocate, if you truly wish to descend upon this ocean, to engulf this sea, then you must give up your own blood¡ª¡± ¡°Give us your blood, and we will give you food, Great Whale.¡± Whale Father treads step by step upon the mountain peak. And the vortex-eye of the Great Whale draws ever closer. The entire sky bears down, and in an instant, the immense Black Whale Island is pressed into the seabed! Whale Father¡­ Everyone is suddenly astounded; they never could have imagined their Whale Father would dare to negotiate directly with the Great Whale! Clearly, this ancient God of the Edge would not easily agree to a human¡¯s terms! Chapter 645: 383 Great Whale Falls_3 Chapter 645: Chapter 383 Great Whale Falls_3 He was the cutting edge of their Black Whale Group, the strongest Pirate General¡ªBlood Hunter. The Great Whale actually wanted the Blood Hunter! Everyone took a deep breath. And Whale Father also couldn¡¯t help but frown. Blood Hunter was his most beloved subordinate and the only one he trusted. He said slowly: S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Great Whale, please seek another sacrifice.¡± The Great Whale was silent. Then, the third silhouette began to appear. She was a white-haired woman holding a cup of black tea, the epitome of elegance. Without a doubt, it was the recently resurrected Ice Witch. The body of a Demigod¡ªundoubtedly a delicious flesh. Indeed, but this body has suffered too much. Now it¡¯s too broken, too fragile. Whale Father answered: ¡°Great Whale, please look forward to it. We will offer her to you.¡± Immediately after, the fourth blurry silhouette. The fourth figure was a young Hunter with black hair, standing on the deck, with a squirming, unidentified creature on his head. Black Hunter¡ª Everyone took a deep breath. The beings the Great Whale desired were all legendary individuals with powerful bodies. They hadn¡¯t expected the Black Hunter to be chosen by the Great Whale as well! However, the moment Black Hunter appeared, one could see the Great Whale¡¯s body start to wriggle, twist, excited! The whole world trembled! Everyone took a deep breath. Its most primal hunger seemed to have changed somewhat, leaning more towards an original desire of fusion, reproduction. The Black Hunter had some special traits. Whale Father, looking at the last silhouette, was silent for a long time and said: ¡°Indeed, although still weak, is it the most suitable body¡­¡± ¡°Great Whale, with the help of your blood, we will bring him to you, for your tasting.¡± Among these four silhouettes, aside from the Blood Hunter, the Black Hunter was the most frail. The Great Whale manifested four desired entities, and at last, it glanced down at the many Pirates below and began to rise slowly. The vortex dissipated gradually, accompanied by a huge roar, and the sky returned to normal. The Great Whale left. At last, Whale Father grasped the Heart of the Great Whale tightly in his hand. ¡°Finally obtained it¡­¡± At this moment, the curse etched upon his body was gradually broken by a certain power. Afterward, Whale Father looked towards the distant sea. Only to see that the originally dark ocean was now further contaminated by endless Black Blood. Countless Sea Beasts ingested this Black Blood and then twisted and deformed in an instant. The waters of the Mist Sea had completely merged with the Whale Blood. ¡°What a pity, the Black Hunter never had a chance to drink the Whale Blood¡­¡± Whale Father rarely sighed. The wind from the border brushed past. The sea waters, tainted with the Great Whale¡¯s murmuring, began to disperse into the entire ocean. ¡­ ¡­ The waves became increasingly tumultuous. Crack Sea. One could see, Chen Qi¡¯s Nether Sea Ghost Ship had become the center of numerous forces¡¯ vessels. Many forces looked at the Black Hunter and the Ice Witch, only able to discuss from a distance, none daring to approach any closer. The Ice Witch sat at the edge of the ship, sipping floral tea, shifting her gaze slowly away from the Mist Sea. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Ice Witch?¡± Chen Qi asked. He could vaguely feel that something from the distant border seemed to be calling him. It was a chilling voice, a desire to merge with him, just like the Dream Beast from before. But this voice was far more distant and filthy compared to the Dream Beast. The Ice Witch¡¯s brow furrowed: ¡°Little black hair, I don¡¯t know. My Lamp Image intuition is malfunctioning, and destiny has gone awry.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi leaned on the ship¡¯s side. He then looked at the many Meteorological Bureau ships on the sea. Although they were firmly surrounded by the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau at this moment, he didn¡¯t feel much tension. Even if all these forces united, he and the Ice Witch together would be enough to sweep away everything! The Ice Witch finished her tea: ¡°Regardless, we need to repair. Before we help you and Fen advance, I need sufficient information. At the same time, to reopen the Destiny Image, I need to understand the current world and the various affairs of the sea.¡± Open the Destiny Image? Chen Qi tilted his head. Destiny Image was the renowned Lamp Image Skill of the Ice Witch. The Ice Witch asked: ¡°In this era, what is the organization that knows the most about all the major events in the Witch Sea?¡± The opening of the Destiny Image requires sufficient understanding of the current world, thought Chen Qi and then said: ¡°To understand the sea, unquestionably, it¡¯s the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau for natural disasters¡­ But if it¡¯s about the affairs that occur on the sea, in this era, the most knowledgeable institution would be the White Dove Newspaper.¡± ¡°White Dove Newspaper?¡± The Ice Witch was taken aback for a moment. In her time, the Witch Sea didn¡¯t have such things. It sounds like a promising Extraordinary Organization. Chen Qi responded: ¡°Yes, do you know? Ice Witch, in their newspaper, you are portrayed as a perverted Witch who likes to collect others¡¯ compromises, train others, and reveal the ugliness of their hearts.¡± Witch Times not only had various rumors about him and Fen but also about the Ice Witch. Witch Times liked to report various scandals because the Ice Witch was a curious Witch. Witch Times¡¯ editor-in-chief Lilith believed that their newspaper was paying homage to the Ice Witch. Hm? A hint of confusion flashed in the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes, and she continued to ask: ¡°There¡¯s such a nonsensical newspaper, where are their core members now?¡± Hmm¡­ Chen Qi reminisced for a moment. Not long ago, their ship had fallen from the sky, crushing a vessel full of journalists. That ship¡¯s blond, it seemed, was the editor-in-chief of the White Dove Newspaper¡ªPelu Larn. Where were they now? Chen Qi turned his head and saw at sea, a ¡®Floating Corpse Hand¡¯ struggling to stay afloat, along with a floating camera. The camera was secretly aimed at the Flower Witch and the little raven. Sneak shots¡­ Chen Qi silently answered: ¡°Right beneath our feet.¡± ¡°Hm?¡± The Ice Witch turned her head to the side, startled. Chapter 646: 384: Interview with Big White Fur Witch! Chapter 646: Chapter 384: Interview with Big White Fur Witch! Our feet? Ice Witch stared at the camera over the waves, stunned, unsure of what she was thinking. Why does it feel like the witch has become noticeably flustered¡­ Chen Qi propped his chin, keenly noticing the Ice Witch¡¯s long eyelashes slightly curling up and her unconsciously stroking her slender white hair with her index finger. At this time, Fen came over with the pastries, speaking softly: ¡°Teacher, Qi, are you hungry? Would you like some grass cake?¡± In the Sea Coffin, their only food was Chen Qi¡¯s fish, more of Chen Qi¡¯s fish, and yet more Chen Qi¡¯s fish! All the fish caught by Chen Qi! Though tasty, having it consecutively for so many days had made them weary. Therefore, after they got out, the first thing Fen did was to buy fresh cake ingredients with the Water Elf. Fen¡¯s taste may be different from ordinary people, but he still has a knack for making cakes. Chen Qi looked at the cake in Fen¡¯s small hand. Grass Cake (Strongly Nourishing version). Not oily or spicy, filled with the essence of nourishment! ¡°Thanks¡­¡± Chen Qi took the cake and had a bite. Not bad, sufficiently sweet, with a fragrant scent of matcha¡­ Chen Qi said: ¡°Delicious!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± A small yellow flower popped above Fen¡¯s head. Cakes! Sweets! Ice Witch also showed a happy expression, took the cake, and smacked her lips as she ate. Delicious! Due to extreme hunger, some cake crumbs stuck around the mouth of the Ice Witch. Chen Qi quietly said: ¡°Ice Witch, your way of eating is quite bold. Do you really like eating cake that much? I can also make some cakes.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Hearing this, the Ice Witch immediately slowed down her eating pace, raised her head proudly and said: ¡°Little Black Fur, this is merely my way of replenishing nutrients, a practitioner of the Ice Phase, an Ascetic, won¡¯t indulge in any pleasures.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This damn Big White¡­ Chen Qi was momentarily stunned. Why does this always end up with a jab at me? But it¡¯s not hard to understand. The Ice Phase represents Ascetic practice and ideals, those who uphold this must practice Asceticism their whole life. And in the resource-scarce Frostwinter Kingdom, food is even scarcer, only the tenacious can survive. The Ice Phase is also one of the principles of Frostwinter Kingdom. The players from Frostwinter Kingdom are all survivalists who are not afraid of death. As the Ice Witch who originated from the church in the Frostwinter Kingdom, she places even more emphasis on Asceticism than ordinary practitioners. In a sense, the Ice Witch is the same, not only a Prophet but also a lifelong ascetic. Not indulging in any pleasure, that is the great Ice Witch! Ice Witch sneakily glanced at the camera, straightened her body, and instructed: ¡°No need for cake, just tea will suffice.¡± Fen took the remaining cakes away: ¡°Alright, teacher, you¡¯re still the same, not fond of sweets.¡± Fen prepared a large cup of black tea for her teacher. Then, the Ice Witch commanded: ¡°Little Black Fur, can you call that person from White Dove Newspaper up here?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try¡­¡± Chen Qi went to the edge of the boat and saw the soaking wet Little Blonde. That was the Little Blonde of Miracle Journalist Pelu Larn from White Dove Newspaper! Speaking of which, he hadn¡¯t seen this foremost of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes, the ubiquitous Miracle Reporter, in a very long time! You know, this reporter never misses any major event in the Witch Sea. However, though Pelu is quick, he creates problems even faster. Most of the time, Pelu can only catch the tail end of his mischief. Chen Qi leaned over the side of the boat, shouting: ¡°Pelu, come up!¡± ¡°!!!¡± Suddenly, a bunch of panicked bubbles erupted from beneath the sea. Caught! In the water, Pelu¡¯s speed was comparable to that of a little goldfish. Trying to flee after sneaking photos? Chen Qi¡¯s mouth curved into a wicked smile. Come up here! He skillfully took out a fishing rod from his backpack card. Cast the line! Fishing in the storm! Soon, a lively reporter with little blonde hair was fished up! Never the Air Force! Chen Qi casually swung the fishing rod, throwing the sneaky Pelu onto the boat. Suddenly, Pelu found herself between Chen Qi, Fen, and the Ice Witch, three monstrous figures. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Ah!¡± Pelu was dumbfounded, she had never expected to be caught by the Black Hunter. The moment Pelu came up, the Ice Witch touched her chin: ¡°Lamp Phase, the Spirit Power Field is quite off, a special Transcendent whose spiritual power is damaged¡­¡± This guy¡¯s power has been sealed, at the very least a Fifth Rank Transcendent¡­ the Ice Witch instantly noticed something was off with Pelu¡¯s Spirit Power Field. ¡°Caught¡­¡± Pelu held her camera, smiling bitterly. Facing these three great figures, she didn¡¯t get a chance to smile bitterly. However, what truly surprised her was the face under Chen Qi¡¯s Hunter hat. Combining various information, she had always been suspicious of Chen Qi. Previously, what she saw was too blurry, but now she could confirm, this was the same little guy she had encountered near Maro Island! They had even tracked the Flower Witch together in Flower Town! He was in cahoots with the Flower Witch! No, it was that time, he discovered the Witch! Indeed it¡¯s him¡­ Pelu swallowed. At this moment, Chen Qi, whose own strength had greatly increased, no longer disguised himself, leaning on the side of the boat, leisurely said: ¡°Long time no see, Miss Pelu.¡± ¡°Long time no see, the newcomer from Maro Town! Black Hunter!¡± Soaking wet, Pelu shook off the water from her body like a cat. Undoubtedly, facing an attack from three powerful beings, she, Miracle Journalist Pelu, couldn¡¯t create miracles anymore! Chapter 648: 384: Interview with the Big White Fur Witch!_3 Chapter 648: Chapter 384: Interview with the Big White Fur Witch!_3 Every time you appear, it is to resolve a disaster. You revived earlier than prophesized this time; what for, and which dire catastrophe is it?¡± At this moment, the members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group also looked on curiously. I didn¡¯t want to awaken this early, and besides, someone stepped on me¡­ The Ice Witch skipped the first question and said: ¡°The Great Whale Disaster: this time, a Deep Sea Ancient God shall descend into this ocean, and no one will be able to stop its arrival.¡± No one can stop the Ancient God¡¯s arrival! Pelu took a deep breath. To her, this was unbelievable! The Ice Witch crossed her legs and said sternly: ¡°Including the White Tower Federation, and the coastal cities of Shell Country with millions of people, eventually, only five percent will survive¡­¡± Her tone was serious, as if she was not talking about the future but a foregone conclusion. Five percent¡­Pelu swallowed, unsure how to describe her feelings. To her, this seemed impossible. Note that even if the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group received the power of the Great Whale, their power limited to the ocean. As long as Shell Country¡¯s army takes action, the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group are just bandits hiding in the vast ocean. Not to mention other coastal cities, even Moonstone City is inaccessible to pirates! The Ice Witch frowned and bit her thin lips: ¡°I cannot completely predict this disaster; maybe, it could be more terrifying than any disaster in history.¡± Any disaster¡­Pelu was stunned. Still, despite her disbelief, she silently made note of it. #Ice Witch¡¯s prophecy, Ancient God is imminent, the ocean will be destroyed!# Having noted everything, Pelu nodded: ¡°Thank you for the interview, Witch, it¡¯s truly my honor.¡± The Ice Witch responded: ¡°No need for thanks; this is a transaction.¡± At that moment, the excited and flushed Pelu turned her head to look at Chen Qi and Fen! While the report of the Ice Witch was equally essential. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, under the reports of Witch Times, the notoriety of the Black Hunter and the Witch in Witch Sea is now comparable to the legendary Ice Witch. Pelu took a deep breath and asked quietly: ¡°Qi, Miss Witch, may I interview you?¡± I hate interviews¡­Chen Qi frowned. Honestly, he was not fond of being widely reported in the newspapers. However, now, they couldn¡¯t stop their fame. Even if the White Dove Times doesn¡¯t report it, other newspapers will. Leaning against the boat, Chen Qi said: ¡°Yes, little Pelu.¡± Fen also nodded. Hearing a positive answer! Pelu¡¯s eyes turned golden, and she thrust the wet microphone at Chen Qi¡¯s mouth: ¡°Black Hunter and Witch! Recently, Moonstone City¡¯s Witch Times has been reporting that due to the darkness within, you kidnapped seven young children to work tirelessly for you. Moreover, you¡¯ve established a paradise for exploiting captives nearby, including a poor girl who is disabled! This has caused jealousy in the Flower Witch, who likes spanking, and she used a thorny vine to harshly whip your butt! So, do you also like to harshly whip others with tentacles! Is this true?¡± Pelu asked excitedly. ¡°???¡± I like spanking Chen Qi¡¯s butt! I haven¡¯t yet¡­Fen¡¯s face instantly turned red, and a shy little pink flower sprouted from her head. I detained a disabled girl near the coast? When did I, and how come I don¡¯t know? Chen Qi tilted his head, puzzledly looking at Pelu. What is this Miracle Reporter talking about? Chapter 649: 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters! Chapter 649: Chapter 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters! Once a person becomes famous, rumors seem to multiply¡­ Chen Qi crossed his arms and calmly analyzed the situation. Among them, the seven children must refer to the Water Elves. However, the girl with the disabled lower body¡­ Chen Qi had a flash of insight. He suddenly remembered that at the nearby base, he had kept a little green-algae Sea Demon to watch over the place. It had been a very long time since he last stayed near the sea, and he hadn¡¯t operated his own base. The last time he went near the sea, he hastily bought some props and then hurriedly left. But to transform the little Sea Demon into a girl with a disabled lower body is just too absurd. He wondered how the little Sea Demon and the Ghost Fire Fish were doing¡­ Chen Qi shook his head. After all, sea newspapers aren¡¯t the internet, but are conveyed by White Doves, layer by layer by the Transcendents. In this process, problems inevitably arise. Chen Qi frowned and said: ¡°Pelu, everything you¡¯ve said is nonsense.¡± Pelu pressed on: ¡°Did the Flower Witch ever torture you with her vines?¡± Chen Qi immediately answered: ¡°No.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Pelu tapped her chin with her pen, then quietly turned her head to look at Fen. It is rare for journalists to observe this quickly-rising figure from such a close distance! Fen wore a small pink flower on her head, her soft hair fell to her shoulders, and she was dressed in a green Witch Long Skirt with intricate floral patterns. On her delicate skin, clear blood wounds were visible. She had just been through a great battle, but her clothes and hair were neatly arranged. If not for her slightly simple clothes and accessories, she would resemble a princess from Shell Country. Besides, there¡¯s another thing, for someone who supposedly reveres nature as the Flower Phase does, her skin seemed unnaturally white. It was a pallor like early snowfall on a winter¡¯s day, conveying an indescribable fragility and coldness. Her whiteness was not simply a matter of skin tone but seemed more like a sign of life force being rapidly drained, indicating that she had just undergone a significant physical and mental ordeal. This pallor was directly reflected in Fen¡¯s entire body. Blood Flower Disease¡­ Pelu blinked, suddenly thinking of the increasing number of aberrant diseases that had appeared among the Golden Flower Bird aristocrats over the years. The adorable Fen, in terms of aura alone, was worlds apart from the initial Flower Witch of legend, who would throw people into a Magic Potion Pot or plant them into the ground at the slightest disagreement! No matter how you look at it, it should have been the Black Hunter who brutally beat the Flower Witch, not the other way around¡­ Pelu did some analysis of combat prowess. Meanwhile, Chen Qi changed the subject: ¡°Now that the interview is over, Miss Journalist, where is your headquarters located?¡± S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pelu briefly replied: ¡°99 Royal Business Street, Moonstone City.¡± Chen Qi looked towards the Ice Witch and continued: ¡°If there are no objections, Ice Witch, we will head to Moonstone City after resting for the night.¡± This young man seems to be more anxious than I thought¡­ The Ice Witch placed her right hand on her leg, her left hand holding a teacup, and said: ¡°No problem. You are the captain of this ship.¡± ¡°We set sail tonight!¡± Chen Qi took the small cake from Fen, adjusted the ship¡¯s direction, and prepared to leave this area of the sea. The distant sea breeze blew gently. It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve been near the sea¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself. At this moment, the Ice Witch suddenly asked: ¡°Qi, do you have a home on shore?¡± Home? Chen Qi was taken aback, falling silent. He never expected the Ice Witch to suddenly ask him this question. After all, for pirates as well as the Navy, the sea is just a workplace, while the shore is home. The Crack Tide brings opportunities to this sea area, but it also brings unprecedented dangers. Returning home with treasure is the dream of countless people. However, unlike most people, Chen Qi, as a transmigrator, does not have a home on the shore of this world that he longs for. Chen Qi thought for a moment and said: ¡°No.¡± No home¡­ The Ice Witch was momentarily stunned. Then, she continued: ¡°On the sea, a ship needs a dock, and an Adventurer needs the Hunter Association, and you, I, also need a reliable home to stand fast.¡± You need a home? What is teacher talking about? A confused flower spontaneously bloomed atop Fen¡¯s head. Home¡­ Chen Qi paused for a moment. Immediately, he understood what the Ice Witch meant. When the Crack Tide enters its final phase, the entire sea of the Witch Sea will be thrown into a frenzied state. At that time, storms and tsunamis will become as common as the rising sun, leaving the entire sea with hardly any room for normal existence. That would be the end times of the Witch Sea! The natural disasters of the Witch Sea come earlier than those of other areas. Chen Qi perked up his ears; he could faintly hear the cries of whales in the wind. The disaster of the sea¡¯s demise may come sooner than ever before. It is known that even the strongest of ships can eventually be engulfed by the sea. Even the hyper-dense Nether Sea Ghost Ship must have a trustworthy Dock. The Ice Witch went on to say: ¡°Qi, your ship is good, but we need a larger base, a home on shore.¡± A large base, a home, a Sanctuary¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. The first thing the revived Ice Witch did was to build a mighty Shield using islands as a barrier and to call upon everyone to build a super-sized Sanctuary. For Chen Qi, a large base capable of withstanding tsunamis was not only life-saving but also essential. Chapter 650: 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters!_2 Chapter 650: Chapter 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters!_2 To advance to the Fifth Rank, in addition to Spirit Power Sublimation, there are two other essential conditions. First, the original source of a Crack must be contained. Second, a Fifth Rank profession card. In this regard, the containment of a Crack¡¯s original source requires a reliable large workshop. Once the Crack is contained, it will be transformed into a special energy sphere, which cannot be placed into a backpack card until it has been completely made into a stable weapon. It must be stored in a specific space for strict containment. Any slight carelessness, and its Deformation Level will rise, thereby contaminating the entire world. This kind of space needs to prevent contamination and also possess extremely high durability. This is consistent with the concept of building a ¡®Sanctuary¡¯. In a sense, building a Sanctuary is also equivalent to establishing a Crack Workshop. Second, the crafting of a Fifth Rank profession card. A Fifth Rank profession card can no longer be easily obtained through a Crack; it is made from specific materials and rituals. The Ice Witch has mastered the method for crafting Fifth Rank profession cards. However, the production of Fifth Rank profession cards is also an extremely complex craft, requiring ample space! Chen Qi muttered to himself. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, due to resource demands, every Fourth Rank Legend invariably possesses their own domain of power. At the Fourth Rank, he avoided building a real large base by using the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon and the Potion from the Flower Witch. But now, with the imminent Great Whale Disaster, besides upgrading the Nether Sea Ghost Ship, he must also construct a large base. Chen Qi asked: ¡°Ice Witch, do you have the blueprints for a Sanctuary?¡± The Ice Witch snorted lightly: ¡°No one! No one is better at constructing Sanctuaries than the people of Frostwinter Kingdom, not even the workshops of Shell Country.¡± The Ice Witch pointed to her head and continued: ¡°However, what specific strength of base we need will have to wait for guidance from the Destiny Image, that is, my prophecy.¡± The Witch, heralded as the Prophet¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands: ¡°I look forward to your prophecy, Witch¡­¡± After discussing the itinerary with the Ice Witch and Pelu, Chen Qi prepared to also discuss the subsequent steps with Palu from the Ice Demon Pirate Group. Most members of the Ice Demon Pirate Group are young people on land with distinguished families or outstanding achievements. Therefore, the Ice Demon Pirate Group has a relatively extensive network of contacts. After returning to the sea, Palu went to his ship to handle various adventure commissions. The Ice Demon Pirate Group¡¯s method of earning revenue is essentially similar to an association, utilizing broad connections to undertake tasks and earn money. It¡¯s unknown whether Palu has any information regarding the containment of a Crack or the crafting of a Fifth Rank profession card, so it¡¯s better to prepare in advance. Beyond that, the Black Whale Poison inside Little Crow also needs researching¡­ Chen Qi planned the following steps in his mind. At that moment, Fen suddenly grabbed Chen Qi¡¯s collar. Chen Qi turned his head and saw a blush covering Fen¡¯s pale face. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chen Qi asked. Fen bowed her head, lips parting: ¡°Qi, it¡¯s nothing, just, although you don¡¯t have a home here, not, not¡­¡± ¡°After this adventure, you can come to where I live in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. There are a lot of flowers, lots of tasty vegetables, and many incredible Transcendents and adorable Pet Beasts. If you like, that can also be your home¡­¡± Fen spoke haltingly, her face reddening more as she spoke. Fen¡­ Chen Qi froze in place, his face slightly blushing. At that moment, he realized that during the long journey, he was no longer the lonely Transcendent solely focused on becoming stronger. If there were no great disasters, he would now love to follow Fen to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom filled with flowers and Pet Beasts. His current strength, if it were the previous era, even placed among the monster-filled Golden Canary Family, would also be considered a rare genius. But in this era of calamities, it¡¯s still far from enough! In this disaster era, only the Transcendents at the peak of the waves can remain unmoved by the tides. Seeking peace is an even more impossible task. He is still far from the peak Transcendents, far from standing at the apex amidst the waves. As the Ice Witch said, most people here in this sea will die. And in other kingdom plates, more terrifying great disasters are also brewing undercurrents. The scale of the great disaster of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom also far exceeds imagination. Beyond that, perhaps it¡¯s his misconception, his innate sensing tells him that the upcoming sea-covering disaster of the Witch Sea, due to various variables, might exceed his expectations. Now, it¡¯s not the time to discuss going home. As a transmigrator, one shouldn¡¯t raise any flags¡­ Chen Qi looked at Fen, hesitated for a moment, and scratched his head: ¡°After this big wave ends, Fen, let¡¯s go together and beat up the crazy old folks of your Golden Canary Family!¡± Crazy old folks? Fen, full of confusion, somewhat unable to understand Chen Qi¡¯s words. Qi, like her teacher, liked speaking in riddles. However, despite some understanding, hearing Chen Qi agree, Fen still smiled happily: ¡°It¡¯s a promise.¡± It¡¯s a promise¡­ Chen Qi nodded. After a brief rest, he started the ship and headed towards the nearby sea. Fearing the Ice Witch and the Black Hunter, as well as the strength of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, all forces on the sea ceased tracking after the Nether Sea Ghost Ship started. Chapter 651: 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters!_3 Chapter 651: Chapter 385: Base Plan, Return to the Coastal Waters!_3 Just like that, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship maintained its highest power and steered toward the nearby sea. ¡­ ¡­ The next day, near the sea, the shallows in front of the Maro Town Islands in Moonstone City Islands. Seal Logistics, White Dove Logistics, bonfire merchant ships, Magic Bomb escort fleets¡­ Cargo-laden merchant ships sailed densely along the shipping route. Each of these large merchant ships was equipped with at least one five-year-qualified Third Rank Transcendent, and four new generation Third Rank Extraordinary Hunters. At the same time, there were dedicated escort fleets on both sides. Today, all the ships sailing in this sea area, without exception, belonged to big companies! Except for one ship, a special vessel with a green flame burning and a flag of a Chef Hat Water Elf. This ship moved as if in a no man¡¯s land, disregarding all other vessels, traveling in the middle of the shipping lane! Aboard the merchant ships, numerous captains were chattering among themselves. ¡°Which company does that ship belongs to!¡± ¡°Who dares to overtake my ship!¡± ¡°Shut up, Captain Seal of the opposite ship, can¡¯t you see, this is a Legend¡¯s warship!¡± ¡°That is obviously a Ghost Ship that has emerged from the Crack, where is Maro Island¡¯s escort fleet! We need support, we need support!¡± Many captains of the merchant ships were discussing heatedly. Although in the Crack Sea, pirates, navy, and hunters from other countries had already engaged in an unprecedented chaotic battle. However, this conflict had not yet spread to the edges of the nearby sea. With the defensive measures established by Moonstone City on the islands, to this day, all pirates who attempted to invade this place were taught a harsh lesson. The Moonstone City Islands had also not suffered any massive losses. At this moment, the irritable Captain Seal took a puff on a cigarette and shouted at the Nether Sea Ghost Ship with his robust voice: ¡°Come out, crew of the ship opposite! Don¡¯t you know that you must pass a qualification check to travel on the main channel of this shipping route? Moreover, this route has belonged to me for these months!¡± As Captain Seal cursed, he was ready to call out his newly hired invincible Third Rank Transcendent sea serpent squad to teach this ship a lesson! Chen Qi stepped out of the captain¡¯s cabin, casually glancing at the captain of the opposite ship: ¡°Such noise¡­¡± That faint Spirit Power Field covered Captain Seal. ¡°Fuck! A Legend!!!¡± ¡°My Lord, my Lord¡­ my apologies!!!¡± All of a sudden, Captain Seal¡¯s face changed drastically, while he frantically apologized to his crew, he also directed them to make way. ¡°Ahhh¡ª¡ª¡± Chen Qi yawned, not paying much mind to the noise and instead looked toward the sea ahead. What prosperity. In the past, the sea near Maro Town occasionally had a few dilapidated little fishing boats swaying in the waves, like lonely leaves in the sea. But now, it was no longer sparse fishing boats singing in the evening; the sea was full of merchant ships coming and going endlessly. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whether it was the Crack Sea, the Mist Sea, or other Cracks, most of the Extraordinary Resources would ultimately be acquired by merchants, ultimately benefiting Moonstone City, and then entering the vast market of Extraordinary Resources. The enormous amount of resources was making Moonstone City more prosperous than ever. Because of this, a continuous stream of people from other countries arrived at Moonstone City from land. As an important transit point, Maro Island also bore a huge amount of resources from the tidal flows. Under the arrangement of Moonstone City, the unimaginable resources of the Crack Tide had transformed this once desolate island into an immensely powerful shield for Moonstone City. ¡°Qi¡­¡± Suddenly, Chen Qi heard a familiar, surprised, and aged voice. Chen Qi lifted his head. In the breeze, he saw the lighthouse again, the kind elderly man above the lighthouse. And beyond the lighthouse, that immensely thick, miles-long Extraordinary City Wall, and behind that wall, the thousand Magic Bomb Cannons aimed at the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Chapter 652: 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me! Chapter 652: Chapter 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me! The sea wind, tinged with the smell of gunpowder, blew gently. Chen Qi looked up at the lighthouse keeper, whose face was covered with wrinkles. When he first landed, the first person he had seen was this lighthouse keeper, already past his middle age. As a Lamp Keeper, nobody knew how many years he had been guarding this place. With such credentials, even if Maro Town was completely transformed, he remained the town¡¯s sentinel, responsible for guarding against pirate and Sea Beast invasions. The apprentice of An, that poor child¡­ The lighthouse keeper¡¯s hand rested on the alarm bell, feeling astonished. In his memory, Chen Qi had once run a dining boat business, but soon after, he had vanished without a trace! Therefore, he had assumed that Chen Qi had long been devoured by some unnamed Sea Beast. That wasn¡¯t strange, under the lure of treasure, countless youths perished in the raging sea every day. On the contrary, the fact that Chen Qi was standing on the deck of a ship with green flames ablaze was something unbelievable! A miracle! The lighthouse keeper felt a stinging on his skin from that Fourth Rank Spiritual Power, as sharp as a blade. At the same time, based on his experience, that sturdy ship¡¯s hull might even be able to withstand heavy cannon fire. The lighthouse keeper tried to ask in a calm, aged, and composed voice: ¡°Qi, you¡¯ve returned? Is this an illusion?¡± As the lighthouse keeper asked, his hand rested on the alarm bell. Without a doubt, that ship and Chen Qi posed an enormous threat, filled with unknowns. As the Lighthouse Keeper, he had to ring the alarm and immediately organize the Defense! Yet, he just looked on. What prevented him from performing his duty was not compassion for a child he knew, but an instinctive fear! The poor child who suffered from Sea Beast Disease now faced the Magic Bomb Cannons without a hint of fear in his eyes, but instead, an unprecedented curiosity. Chen Qi touched his chin, scanning the current state of Maro Town with interest: ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve returned, I need to make a trip to Moonstone City, and also to purchase some fresh food in Maro Town.¡± Behind the lighthouse, Maro Town was enclosed by a tall city wall, composed of numerous anti-magic runes. In addition, it was equipped with thousands of Magic Bomb Cannons. The power of a single cannon could penetrate the steel-strength Sea Beasts, and when fired simultaneously, even the Black Sea sharks would be instantly pierced through. On top of the walls, you could see seabirds pecking at the corpses of enormous Sea Beasts. At the very bottom, there was the symbol of a Steel Hand and a Magic Bullet rune. This indicated that the wall was built by a collaboration between Steam Hand and Magic Bullet Company. It seems that Shell Country¡¯s super-military ¡®Steam Hand¡¯ has stepped onto this land. Once the Steam Hand makes an appearance, it also signifies that numerous Hammer Phase workshops and companies from Shell Country have arrived in Moonstone City. By now, Moonstone City must have quite some good stuff¡­ Chen Qi analyzed briefly. The lighthouse keeper continued to press: ¡°Qi, what is it you want to do with your ship?¡± Chen Qi quietly replied: ¡°To purchase provisions for living.¡± Because of the Ice Witch, and in some cases, the Ice Demon Pirate Group would also land on the island, he needed to prepare new beddings and food. Besides, due to long voyages, serious damage had occurred to the ship¡¯s refrigerators and lights. In short, he needed to spend a significant sum to renovate the ship. But of course, there was another important reason. That was the result of discussions with the Ice Witch. Before they set foot in Moonstone City, they needed to ¡°notify¡± the old folks at Moonstone City Council. Pelu had already sent a message to Moonstone City Council via the White Dove about their intent to approach the city. Nonetheless, if a ship made from A-grade Crack materials directly approached Moonstone City, it would probably provoke an unimaginable annihilation attack, triggering massive panic! Thus, Chen Qi and the Ice Witch decided to take a brief rest in Maro Town, giving the people on the Moonstone City Council some time to react. Chen Qi raised his hand: S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we are just here to buy some food.¡± The lighthouse keeper hesitated. Although he knew Chen Qi, if Chen Qi¡¯s ship harbored a cargo of Pirates, the consequences would be unimaginable! Moreover, Chen Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Field was unmistakenly that of a Fourth Rank Legend! Recently, due to the conquest of several large B-grade Cracks and the support from the Steam Hand, a number of new Fourth Rank Transcendents had appeared around Moonstone City. But a Transcendent as powerful as Chen Qi was still extremely rare! His intuition told him that although Chen Qi was a newly promoted Fourth Rank Transcendent, his level of danger could be comparable to an experienced Fourth Rank Transcendent, or even one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the infamous Black Whale Group! At this moment, atop the city wall, a portly middle-aged man wearing a black gentleman¡¯s hat interrupted the lighthouse keeper: ¡°Let him in, he is the pride of our Maro Town.¡± ¡°I knew he wasn¡¯t dead! And he would become a world-famous Transcendent!¡± Hm? Chen Qi looked up. On the wall above was none other than the town mayor, Big Maro. The mayor¡­ Chen Qi paused for a moment, steering the Nether Sea Ghost Ship into the Dock of Maro Town. As he crossed the city wall and came to the Dock, Chen Qi was greeted by the overwhelming smell of kerosene. This once impoverished island was now a bustling isle with a giant shipyard, meteorological detection towers, and a blood-mech medical station. Beyond that, there was a bustling commercial street and a rich array of entertainment venues. Chapter 653: 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me!_2 Chapter 653: Chapter 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me!_2 Chen Qi looked around; next to his swaying home, there was now a luxurious Extraordinary Resources Store. In the astonished gaze of everyone, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship docked. Chen Qi turned his head; Fen was resting, and Little Crow was mumbling to herself while holding Water Elf No.5. Bree prepared a love letter for the Half-dragon man herself. Chen Qi turned back, looking at the Ice Witch who had disguised herself by donning a white hood. The Ice Witch sat in the sunlight and coldly said: ¡°Little Black Hair, I¡¯m reading a book. Also, don¡¯t buy too much dessert for food; there¡¯s no need to take such care of me, I only need a bit of black tea, no need to eat much.¡± That means buy more desserts; this master and disciple¡¯s speech¡­ Chen Qi thought critically in his mind. I can only go ashore by myself¡­ In the astonished gaze of everyone, Chen Qi flipped over from the ship, leaping onto the dock. And the moment it docked, the potbellied Mayor Maro rushed over and hugged Chen Qi tightly. ¡°Qi, long time no see!¡± Mayor Maro embraced Chen Qi and took a deep breath: ¡°Ah! This rich aroma of Spiritual Power! You¡¯ve ascended to the Fourth Rank!¡± ¡°I knew it, An must have gone looking for you, otherwise, how could he not be back for so long!¡± ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s just as I and An expected!¡± Mayor Maro released his grip, his eyes filled with admiration. Ah¡­ Chen Qi spread his hands, startled by the enthusiasm. Deserving of being the town mayor, he showed no surprise upon seeing him. He hadn¡¯t expected that he would be seen as a genius capable of ascending to the Fourth Rank in Mayor Maro¡¯s eyes. At that moment, Mayor Maro asked: ¡°By the way, that person on the ship wearing a hood, is she your girlfriend? Do you know if you have seen An? Right, Qi, the scar on your arm is really deep; are you injured and came back to recover? Your Sea Beast Disease is cured, right? On the black market, there¡¯s a black Crawling Blood Potion that can cure any kind of mutation disease, but I find it quite dangerous. I heard that at the frontline, an A-rank Crack collapsed, leading to monsters from the Crack Sea entering a frenzy! Many people got injured! A large number of merchant ships were scared by this force and returned as soon as possible!¡± Mayor Maro rambled on with a bunch of words. Chen Qi was bombarded with so many questions that for a moment, he didn¡¯t know how to respond, so he diverged the topic: ¡°Sort of, by the way, Mayor Maro, Maro Town is really luxurious now, it seems you¡¯ve made quite a bit of money.¡± Hearing about money, Mayor Maro, who dreams of establishing his own transcendent family, his face suddenly darkened: ¡°My land, I¡¯ve sold it all to the Magic Bullet family. But this is far from enough; my son, Little Maro, to marry a half-dragon woman from a foreign land, a Third Rank Cup Seer, moreover, after his ascension to the Third Rank, he also needs to purchase a large number of Skill Cards¡­¡± Mayor Maro showed an embarrassed expression. Extraordinary Resources, just like a money-sucking abyss, no amount of money is ever enough. Afterwards, he squeezed out a wry smile: ¡°Now, the thousand Shell Coins in my pocket are all the cash I have.¡± A thousand Shell Coins¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin, he had just given Bree an expensive ship repair fee, and now his Shell Coins were not much, but there were about a hundred thousand left. Mayor Maro said with a bitter smile: ¡°But, there are no regrets; in this tide, money is not important, what¡¯s important is to climb the path to transcendence, sparing no effort. But my son, Little Maro, can¡¯t do like you, venture to the dangerous Crack Sea, risking life and limb to climb this path.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why you were able to reach the Fourth Rank! I have no idea how you did it!¡± Mayor Maro grew more and more excited as he spoke, his voice growing louder. To see a Fourth Rank young man return to Maro Town, he couldn¡¯t wait to spread the news across the entire island! The Fourth Rank in front of him was born in their Maro Town! Nowadays, even though the number of Fourth Rank has increased, it was only within those large families that he had seen them. Chen Qi touched his head and steered the conversation back on track: S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Well, Mayor Maro, the main reason I¡¯ve come back is to buy some living supplies and food.¡± ¡°No problem! Follow me, even though I¡¯m only the mayor in name now, but I know all the good stuff in this town!¡± Without wasting words, the enthusiastic Mayor Maro led Chen Qi to the giant docks of Maro Town. Right now, the entire giant dock of Maro Town reached an astonishing height of fifty meters! And that small ¡®chore shop¡¯, now, is a huge mechanical shop, piled with a variety of extremely complicated Hammer Phase creations. Chen Qi swept his gaze over the goods, his eyes lighting up. Bonfire Company¡¯s Sea Lantern, priced at three hundred thousand Shell Coins, with strong resistance to impact, also maintains super high brightness even under water. Seal Diving Ship, from Seal Logistics, priced at five million Shell Coins, it can dive and move under the seabed for a hundred meters. Shadow Mechanical Claw, priced at three million Shell Coins, the latest type of weapon, made by combining the shadows of the eighth train Crack with mechanical technology, when equipped, it can gain a Shadow Hand that extends up to fifty meters. Mechanical Armor ¨C Steam Hand, a full set of armored gear, when equipped, greatly enhances physical strength, priced at ten million Shell Coins, only a sample is placed on the peddler¡¯s cart, if interested in purchasing, one should negotiate with the head of the trade union. Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel amazed. The coastal area as a trade zone, and the Crack Sea filled with danger, were already two completely different scenes. But the real good stuff, isn¡¯t even here¡­ At this moment, Mayor Maro looked at Chen Qi and said: Chapter 654: 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me!_3 Chapter 654: Chapter 386: Your Fleet is Surrounded by Me!_3 ¡°Qi, are you short of money? At the Shell Country Bank to the east, there¡¯s a Transcendent Growth Fund. I heard that a Fourth Rank can get a loan of up to 500 million Shell Coins¡­¡± Mayor Maro said quietly. It is known that advancing to Fourth Rank requires a large amount of Extraordinary Potions, Skill Cards, and other resources. Even with the aid of an Extraordinary Organization, it¡¯s still a massive expenditure. Most Transcendents do not have much money on hand. ¡°I still have some things that can be sold for money.¡± Chen Qi sold the remaining items from the Sea Coffin and useless Extraordinary Materials, obtaining 30 million Shell Coins in total. Besides purchasing daily necessities, he also bought a set of new bonfires and an expensive full set of ship planting facilities. There were also large quantities of Extraordinary vegetables, food, and feed specifically for large Pet Beasts. In total, it cost 5 million, with the feed alone coming to an astonishing 3 million. Whether it was the Lamp Moon Sea Dragon or the Nearshore Dominator, their food was measured in terrifying tons. When Chen Qi finished purchasing supplies, as he came out of the commercial street, the entire sky had turned a shade of red. ¡°Qi, where on earth did you get so many good things.¡± This is the foundation of a Legend¡­ Mayor Maro swallowed hard, feeling the weight of Chen Qi¡¯s financial power. He followed Chen Qi back to the Dock. But in that instant, Chen Qi¡¯s expression became serious. At the Dock, around the Nether Sea Ghost Ship, appeared ten warships marked with the Magic Bullet symbol out of nowhere! All the merchant ships had evacuated the Dock. And on the island above, five hundred gun barrels were aimed at his head. It was the Defense Fleet of the Moonstone Islands¡­ Chen Qi clapped his hands: ¡°Quite fast.¡± During this trip to the White Dove Newspaper in Moonstone City, the Ice Witch and Chen Qi had no intention of moving stealthily. Neither he nor the Ice Witch needed to sneak around. Drawing the escort fleet was also expected. However¡­ Chen Qi placed his hand on his waist where his backpack card was. At the end of the Dock, a white-haired lady was sitting on a chair, sipping tea. While sipping her tea, she gave Chen Qi a fox-like smile, emanating an atmosphere fierce as a furnace! The domineering aura of a top Fourth Rank powerhouse! It was none other than Lady Magic Bullet Oli¡ªthe head of the Magic Bullet family¡ª A blissfully ignorant Mayor Maro suddenly tensed up. Chen Qi might be a Pirate Lord! A Pirate Lord of great renown! Mayor Maro had harbored such suspicions early on. After all, without being engaged in piracy, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy to become Fourth Rank. But, out of concern, Mayor Maro had not asked, nor dared to ask! Most crucially, even if he did ask, with Maro Town¡¯s current defenses, nothing could be changed. He also instinctively trusted that Chen Qi was not the kind of Pirate Lord who committed endless evils! However, he never expected that Chen Qi would manage to draw the attention of the Lady President of the Moonstone City Council¡ªMrs. Oli! All at once, everyone at the Dock was stunned. When that lady went out, she was accompanied by the Magic Bullet Hunter Team! This was a mighty Hunter Group that had historically assassinated three Legends from ten thousand meters away! Mayor Maro¡¯s instincts immediately sensed the countless gun barrels hidden in the shadows! The entire Maro Town could be completely wiped out due to today¡¯s events! Far off, more and more warships started showing up. The number was far beyond twenty, it could even be a staggering one hundred! That was the total number of the Moonstone City Defense Fleet! The Fleet, the city wall¡¯s giant cannons, the Magic Bullet Hunter Team, and Mrs. Oli. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mayor Maro stammered: ¡°Qi, Qi, what exactly did you do out there¡­ you, you¡¯re surrounded by¡­ by the Magic Bullet Hunter Team¡­¡± Surrounded? Chen Qi¡¯s hands were in his pockets as he walked toward Mrs. Oli. He approached the stern-faced Mrs. Oli, bowed his head, and calmly said: ¡°No, it¡¯s they who are surrounded.¡± Chapter 655: 387: Lady Magic Bullet, please take a seat! Chapter 655: Chapter 387: Lady Magic Bullet, please take a seat! In the bustling Maro Town, numerous residents, merchants, and adventurers watched the scene at the Dock with both excitement and agitation. Mrs. Oli lifted her head, her fox-like eyes firmly fixed on Chen Qi. In an instant, her fox-like pale blue pupils seemed to transform into the blue rose muzzle of a gun aimed squarely at Chen Qi¡¯s forehead, brimming with murderous intent! Mrs. Oli reached out a hand and placed it on Chen Qi¡¯s chin, rubbing it, and said with the same indifferent tone: ¡°Young man, you¡¯re in good shape, but this is not the sea.¡± ¡°In the Domain of Moonstone City, one must not lose their manners.¡± ¡°Likewise, the territories under the jurisdiction of Moonstone City are not places where petty thieves and Pirates can emerge into the light with impunity.¡± Accompanied by the soft whispers of Lady Magic Bullet Oli, the captains of the many warships moored at the Dock were already primed to strike. ¡°Mrs. Oli, all warships have activated their gun turrets!¡± ¡°Mrs. Oli, we can launch a devastating strike at any moment.¡± ¡°Black Hunter! Raise your hands high, show surrender! Otherwise, we¡¯ll have to teach you a lesson!¡± Onboard the warships, many captains eager to make the news yelled out. Chen Qi, hands in pockets, casually remarked: ¡°Is that so?¡± This time, Lady Magic Bullet had deployed not only the protective Fleet of Moonstone City but also her family¡¯s Hunter Group! The scale of this assembly had far exceeded what he and the Ice Witch had planned. However, in their original plan, they had intended to deal with the Council of Moonstone City anyway. To ensure the council members didn¡¯t cause trouble, they had to show them a taste of their own medicine. Especially for those big families that dominated Moonstone City, ordinary negotiations and gentle words would have no effect. Only absolute violence could make them submit! Chen Qi raised his right hand, made a fist, and gently knocked on Mrs. Oli¡¯s head. Bang! Bang! Chen Qi gave a slight smile: ¡°That sound¡­ belongs to a not-so-smart head.¡± ¡°You insolent fool!¡± Mrs. Oli gritted her teeth, crossed her legs, then sharply snapped her fingers. Snap! As the Council Chairman, how could she tolerate such an insult! In an instant, gun muzzles hidden underneath the houses, in the sea, and among the crowd fiercely opened fire! Accompanied by dark flames, a hundred black bullets with black vapors rushed out! As they flew, they made a terrifying sound akin to an owl¡¯s screech! Screaming Magic Bullet 3.0! Developed in the workshop, by the Magic Bullet family and Steam Hand, being struck would leave a dreadfully screeching sore on one¡¯s skin! The wound would grow a weeping pus-filled deposit looking like a human face, continuously sapping the life force of the victim. Even a Third Rank Cup-shaped Transcendent would die within a minute if hit and not treated promptly! Eventually, the dead bodies would let out hoarse screeches while oozing pus. Needless to say, it was an extremely cruel weapon! In the market, each Screaming Magic Bullet was worth fifty thousand Shell Coins! From a distance, the onlookers couldn¡¯t help but be impressed by the Magic Bullet family¡¯s profound resources. An item that adventurers found exorbitantly expensive was mere regular ammunition for the Magic Bullet family. However, facing the wailing bullets, the Black Hunter did not make any significant movements. Just this type of weapon? Chen Qi turned his head. In the face of the Screaming Magic Bullets, he didn¡¯t even bother to use Ember Touch, just raised his right hand to catch the incoming bullets. Bang bang! Bang bang bang bang bang! Hoarse! Hoarse! Hoarse! Hoarse! A barrage of bullets! The screaming bullets densely struck Chen Qi¡¯s body, producing sounds of metal collision! The snipers were deadly accurate; all their shots were hits! He¡¯s hit! The gunmen took a deep breath. However, their joy didn¡¯t last even a second before it vanished. Everyone was shocked. All but the one bullet Chen Qi held in his hand, examining it, were stopped a centimeter away from his clothes. Sharply entwining Spiritual Power around Chen Qi¡¯s body, all the bullets were intercepted and dropped like scattered pearls. After examining the bullet for a while, Chen Qi casually flicked it away: ¡°Is this all you¡¯ve got?¡± The Steel Qi he cultivated in the Blood Blade Pirate Group could help his body mitigate numerous forms of harm. And after the Sublimation of Blade Spiritual Power, this passive Defense closely linked with Spiritual Power had become even stronger. The essence of these Magic Bullets was a kind of curse that taints the blood. In simple terms, the special effect of the Screaming Bullets required them to inflict damage to trigger their effect. Yet these screaming bullets couldn¡¯t even break his defense. Mrs. Oli frowned and murmured: ¡°Spirit Power Sublimation¡­¡± The Newspapers that loved exaggeration hadn¡¯t overstated the Black Hunter¡¯s strength. Matched with the strength of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group! The tales of his victories over the Dragon Tamer King and the Blood Demon Doctor, reported in the papers, held no exaggeration. If anything, those normally gossipy newspapers had underestimated the Black Hunter¡¯s strength. A recent Third Ranker, yet so quickly achieving Spirit Power Sublimation! No wonder he made the front page of the White Dove Times, a true monster. Mrs. Oli, resting her hand on her face, with Magic Bullet Runes on her skin emitting a dim light, said: S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Black Hunter, are you interested in becoming a member of the Magic Bullet family. After the council has judged and punished you for your crimes, the Magic Bullet family wouldn¡¯t mind you joining¡­¡± Hmm? After pondering for a moment, Chen Qi responded: ¡°Hmm¡­ I¡¯m not interested. I have no current plans to join a family. After I deal with a pile of things, I might take a trip to the Golden Canary Family in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom.¡± Chapter 657: 387: Lady Magic Bullet, please take a seat!_3 Chapter 657: Chapter 387: Lady Magic Bullet, please take a seat!_3 Although Water Elf One rarely makes a move. But as the No.1 who has absorbed the power of the Dream Beast, its combat power is comparable to a top Third Rank Transcendent. On the sea, without the aid of legends, Water Elf One can also give them a tough fight. ¡°Roar!¡± The Nearshore Dominator looked up to the sky and let out a dragon-like roar. Ten warships are far from enough; it wanted to fight against twenty! The entire Dock became a gladiatorial arena between the calamity-like Nearshore Dominator and the defensive fleet of Moonstone City. ¡°Black Hunter¡­¡± The Mayor Maro and the merchants stayed far away, in disbelief. Chen Qi¡¯s identity turned out to be the Black Hunter! This was no ordinary pirate but a monster known throughout the sea! A monster among monsters! Chen Qi looked at the Nearshore Dominator¡¯s training in the distance, then lowered his head again, looking at Mrs. Oli, and said: ¡°It¡¯s your turn, Mrs. Oli.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me, you just brought these small fries to stop us?¡± Small fries¡­ Mrs. Oli frowned. She, the distinguished lady, has one day been called small fries by a pirate. The Soul Merchant sent by the Imperial Capital to assist, and the Admiral, both had their own matters to handle. Apart from the Tiger Shark General who was on his way to replace General Bai Ou, she was the highest combat power in the Dock at the moment! Mrs. Oli did not hesitate; she stood up from her chair. No extra words were exchanged between the two sides! In order to prevent collateral damage, neither side used direct attacks but competed in a more primal way! A contest of Spirit Power Fields! Usually, the strength of Spirit Power Fields can determine the victory of two legends! The Sublimated Spirit Power of the Hammer Phase! Mrs. Oli, as a gun master, felt her furnace-like heart beating, and the Magic Bullet Runes on her skin burst out with full power! Blue Fire-like Spirit Power emerged from her skin, and suddenly, the temperature of the entire Dock rose, as if being in a massive furnace. Chen Qi no longer concealed his power, releasing his own Spirit Power. Crack! A Blade-like Spirit Power Field directly cut through Mrs. Oli¡¯s skin. A drop of blood fell to the ground. Mrs. Oli¡¯s expression finally showed unwillingness and fear. Her Spirit Power Field had been penetrated. She, who had advanced to legend twenty years ago, was now being suppressed in the field of Spirit Power! This was the person who had cleared a Crack A-level¡­ Mrs. Oli thought in amazement. And in this moment of astonishment! S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! Chen Qi, with his hands in his pockets, suddenly condensed a giant black hand made of tangled tentacles behind him and smashed it down on Lady Magic Bullet. Lady Magic Bullet was directly smashed into the ground with a punch! Chen Qi looked at Lady Magic Bullet on the ground, and said: ¡°Mrs. Oli, please take a seat. Falling in front of guests should be in line with the etiquette of the Magic Bullet family.¡± Sit¡­ With her hands on the ground, Lady Magic Bullet struggled to get up and attempt to stand. She earnestly straightened her legs, but her thighs still bent and trembled continuously. In that moment, no matter how hard she tried, she could not maintain elegance or the etiquette of the Magic Bullet family in front of this pirate. The person before her, though not the elegantly rumored Ice Witch, was not a being she could dominate. She had intended to pressure the Black Hunter and teach him a lesson, in order to bargain with the Ice Witch. A body sublimated with Spirit Power, a Dragon-type Pet Beast on par with legends! Now, her thoughts seemed utterly naive. These legends who fought in the Crack Sea were not entities she, a lady of leisure, could contend with. ¡°I, I¡­¡± Lady Magic Bullet lifted her head, her hair now completely disheveled. Why do shooters have to get close to warriors? Chen Qi looked at the disheveled Lady Magic Bullet: ¡°Madam, if you can¡¯t hold on, let¡¯s talk on the ship.¡± ¡°Our ship¡¯s Big White Fur might quite want to have a chat with you.¡± Big White Fur? Who is this about? Is it a dog¡¯s nickname? Is he continuing to insult me? Lady Magic Bullet¡¯s eyes were full of surprise. However, she did not have the time to think any further. Just maintaining her standing position and the dignity of the Magic Bullet family was already a challenge. Chen Qi lifted his head and looked at the Ice Witch who had been watching from the deck for a long time: ¡°Right, Big White?¡± Big White? Ice Witch gently bit her lip, her hand holding the book tightened, but she did not respond. Chapter 658: 388 Witchs Temptation Chapter 658: Chapter 388 Witch¡¯s Temptation Why has the Ice Witch gone silent? Chen Qi looked up, blinked and asked: ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Ice Witch, did the title ¡®Big White Fur¡¯ anger you?¡± The Ice Witch swirled the red tea in her hand. Despite pursing her lips, she clenched the handle of the teacup tightly. But she wasn¡¯t angry. Not¡­ Crack! After taking a few deep breaths post-initiating Time Freeze, she swirled her red tea again and said: ¡°I¡¯m not angry, but Qi, mind your elegance. Come on up, Mrs. Oli, we have some matters to discuss with you.¡± Big White Fur¡­ Mrs. Oli looked at the Ice Witch, whose sea-blue white hair fluttered in the wind under the sunlight, feeling deeply moved. Twenty years ago, the spirited her had encountered the Ice Witch and almost lost her life. Historically, the decline of the Magic Bullet family was also greatly related to the Ice Witch. Yet now, as she became the Council Chairman, she was able to meet this legend again! The legendary Big White Fur! Mrs. Oli took a deep breath and swept her gaze over the Ice Witch from top to bottom. Pure white hair, pink eyes, snow-white skin, a white Mage Robe etched with magic patterns, and bare feet beneath the robe. The Ice Witch, just like twenty years ago, was as elegant, beautiful, and pure as ever! Compared to the diminutive Flower Witch, in terms of strength, she was indeed fitting of the title Big White Fur. She remained silent for a long time, and in the end, she ordered all warriors not to resist. Then, under the gaze of many Navy personnel, Hunters, and residents, she boarded the Nether Sea Ghost Ship along the ship¡¯s ladder. ¡°Welcome aboard my ship.¡± Chen Qi smiled for a while, then turned back to look at Mayor Maro: ¡°Mayor Maro, I shall take my leave now; thank you for the referral, we still have some matters to discuss.¡± ¡°Yes, yes¡­¡± Mayor Maro stood at a distance and shouted loudly. Everyone looked at Mayor Maro and found it unbelievable. Mayor Maro actually dared to look directly into the eyes of a Black Hunter and meet their gaze. It is known that Mayor Maro is just a Second Rank Transcendent with no combat abilities. In the course of development on Maro Island, the mayor¡¯s responsibilities were largely supplanted by the Chamber of Commerce President from Seal Logistics. Could it be that the legendary Black Hunter, like the missing Supernova An, is from Maro town! People were filled with confusion, then they raised their heads to look toward the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. Although with their strength, they couldn¡¯t even get close to the Nether Sea Ghost Ship. But they still did not want to leave, choosing instead to stay at a distance. They had a vague feeling that something big was about to happen aboard the Black Hunter¡¯s ship, something that would affect Witch Sea, and maybe even the direction of each of their fates! ¡­ ¡­ Nether Sea Ghost Ship. On deck, there was a tea table set up, along with the snacks and red tea that Chen Qi had recently purchased. The Ice Witch casually snapped her fingers, creating an invisible sound barrier around the ship: ¡°Seven, serve Mrs. Oli some tea.¡± ¡°Vaku Vaku (At your command)!¡± The smallest, light blue Water Elf No.7 poured a cup of tea for Mrs. Oli. Hm? Chen Qi stood by the ship¡¯s side, puzzled. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No. 7, what are you doing? When did you turn over? At some point, the Ice Witch had trained the least noticeable No. 7 and taught it the art of tea-making. And Lady Magic Bullet, under the watchful eye of the Ice Witch, sat down again. Lady Magic Bullet sat upright, straightened her chest, picked up the cup of tea, trying hard to restore the dignity and elegance ruthlessly shattered by Chen Qi: ¡°Ice Witch, what is your purpose in returning? As the head of the Magic Bullet family and the current Moonstone City Council Chairman, I have the right to know!¡± Her tone was both dignified and firmly assertive as someone of high standing. The Ice Witch elegantly took a small sip of her red tea: ¡°Lady Magic Bullet, who else is in charge of Moonstone City now, besides you?¡± Don¡¯t answer the question with another question, Ice Witch¡­ Lady Magic Bullet swallowed back the words in her heart: ¡°Admiral Ronan, as well as the Debt Collector and Soul Merchant Haye sent from the Imperial Capital. These two are currently the most powerful apart from me. However, the Admiral is presently organizing a counter-offensive against the Black Whale Group in Crack Sea! And Soul Merchant Haye has personally gone to the sea to search for clues to A-rank rifts. His only purpose in coming to Witch Sea is to collect all unique items from A-rank rifts into Shell Country¡¯s hands.¡± Soul Merchant Haye, Admiral Ronan¡­ The Ice Witch held the red tea, showing no surprise at these names. She said indifferently: ¡°I see, well answered, Oli.¡± The Ice Witch praised me¡­ Mrs. Oli nodded slightly, feeling as if her broken heart from Chen Qi¡¯s beating had recovered somewhat. Why is she blushing¡­ The observing Chen Qi was taken aback. He vaguely remembered Mrs. Oli and the Ice Witch had deep enmity. Twenty years ago, an unintentional act by the Ice Witch nearly caused Mrs. Oli to be lost at sea. Then, the Ice Witch continued: ¡°Next, in order to activate my ¡®Destiny Image¡¯ lamp release, I need to visit the newspaper office. Will anyone in Moonstone City stop me? Or rather, can anyone stop me?¡± Mrs. Oli was silent for a long time before responding: ¡°Before Admiral Ronan and Merchant Haye return, no one can. Even those families coveting your power and treasures won¡¯t dare. Of course, if you are willing to give clues about A-rank rifts, even the Imperial Capital¡¯s Merchant Haye would be willing to cooperate with you¡­¡± Chapter 659: 388 The Witchs Temptation_2 Chapter 659: Chapter 388 The Witch¡¯s Temptation_2 ¡°I understand.¡± The Ice Witch turned her head and said to Chen Qi: ¡°Qi, then today, let¡¯s sail the ship into Moonstone City.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Qi replied. And at this moment, Lady Magic Bullet clenched her teeth: ¡°Ice Witch, you still haven¡¯t answered my question! Why have you returned¡­ And why did you, long ago, sink me into the sea and prevent me from advancing to a Magic Bullet Shooter¡­¡± Facing Lady Magic Bullet¡¯s question, the Ice Witch simply snapped her fingers nonchalantly. Before their eyes, a screen of light suddenly appeared. In that screen of light was the youthful visage of Lady Magic Bullet herself! The young Oli was full of spirit, with her hair tied in a neat ponytail, determined to inherit the Fifth Rank profession of the Magic Bullet Shooter from her family. She decided to conquer an A-rank Crack and claim it as her own. It was on her journey to that Crack that she happened to catch a glimpse of the Ice Witch and was frozen solid, sinking into the depths of the sea. This incident changed the course of Mrs. Oli¡¯s life. It also became the turning point in the destiny of Lady Magic Bullet Oli. At present, Oli, whose face now bore a few wrinkles, gritted her teeth: ¡°Ice Witch, I will never, ever forget that day! You destroyed my fate, the fate of the Magic Bullet family!¡± The Ice Witch continued to perform her magic technique. The scene within the screen of light gradually started to shift. An unfrozen Oli did not, as she had imagined, conquer the A-rank Crack, but instead was cruelly crushed underfoot by a Titan within the Crack. From then on, having lost Lady Magic Bullet Oli, the Magic Bullet family was plunged into immense grief. Moreover, because their descendants in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom had contact with the Golden Canary Family, who were specifically trained to devour other families from within, known as ¡®Canary Devourers¡¯, they were gradually consumed by the Golden Canary Family of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, henceforth becoming a vassal state of the Golden Canary Family in the sea. As she watched the hopeless future of the Magic Bullet family in the illusion¡­ Lady Magic Bullet Oli¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. How could her proud Magic Bullet family become one that boasted twenty genders and threw joyous parties every day! ¡°This was a possibility I saw at that time. You would die in the Crack, and as a result, the Magic Bullet family would decline. That would be the destiny you¡¯d face if you kept going forward, Oli.¡± ¡°Back then, when battling against the Deep Sea Titan, my power was already out of control, and I couldn¡¯t afford to tend to a girl who stumbled in by accident. Your freezing was inevitable¡­¡± ¡°Besides, you¡¯ve survived and seen me again, haven¡¯t you, Oli?¡± The Ice Witch sipped her tea calmly and spoke lightly. A cold wind blew gently. For an instant, the eyes of the Ice Witch seemed the same as they were back then. Lady Oli stood there stunned. It was as if their meeting today was all within Ice Witch¡¯s predictions. In the secret records of the Magic Bullet family, inside the Ice Witch¡¯s body were contained two Cracks! The first Crack was an Ice Phase A-rank Crack, named the Freezing Interval, which allowed her to possess the ability to stop time over large areas. The second Crack was unnamed but known to be an extremely special Lamp Phase Crack. This Crack allowed her to peer into destiny and control it. And no one can escape the destiny set by the Ice Witch. In that moment, Oli felt her every action was within Ice Witch¡¯s grasp. Leisurely sipping another cup of tea, the Ice Witch said: ¡°All that I do is under the protection of destiny.¡± Oli took a deep breath, feeling the terrifying power of Ice Witch¡¯s words. This is the power of true legend! No, even if the Ice Witch is powerful, as the head of my family, I cannot simply submit to her power! Lady Magic Bullet thought as she continued to question inwardly: ¡°So, Ice Witch! What have you returned for? If the Moonstone City Council cannot discern your purpose, they will also refuse to offer you any assistance!¡± The Ice Witch looked towards the distant sea. Becoming uncontrollable, wave after wave of cold seawater swept in. And with the sea breeze came the whispers of the Great Whale. The Ice Witch poured another cup of tea and blew on it gently: ¡°To save you, to save this sea that is on the verge of destruction, to rescue you from the endless power of the Great Whale.¡± The Ice Witch is here to save us¡­ Mrs. Oli felt inexplicably moved. ¡°However, the crisis this time has far exceeded my expectations. As a result, I need the help of Moonstone City Council, I need the assistance of the Magic Bullet family.¡± ¡°Tonight, we¡¯ll be heading to the White Dove Newspaper.¡± The legendary Ice Witch actually needs me¡­ Mrs. Oli clutched her skirt tightly. The Ice Witch¡¯s beauty and gentle words carried magic. Lady Magic Bullet had long forgotten the purpose of the negotiation, merely nodding in agreement. The Ice Witch continued: ¡°By the way, I promised my disciples to help them ascend to Sainthood. Lady Magic Bullet, you should have clues about the artifacts that contain Cracks, I need them. In exchange, we can offer some Dragon Scales from the Sea Coffin.¡± The Ice Witch turned her head and winked her left eye at Chen Qi, signaling his consent. After all, the remains of the Blizzard Dragon King belonged to Chen Qi. The Ice Witch hasn¡¯t forgotten about us¡­ Chen Qi also felt somewhat moved, nodding in agreement to the matter. But, would Mrs. Oli really agree? Mrs. Oli gazed at the Ice Witch, a bit entranced, and said: ¡°Okay, okay¡­¡± Under the soft whispers, Mrs. Oli agreed to many of the Ice Witch¡¯s terms. Lady Magic Bullet is so easy to talk to¡­ Chen Qi watched the scene, somewhat surprised. In his memory, the old folks of Moonstone City were particularly stubborn. Before experiencing the true destructive power of the sea catastrophe, they all tried to demand the power leading to Sainthood from the Ice Witch. At that moment, Fen approached Chen Qi¡¯s side and quietly said: ¡°Teacher, using the Witch¡¯s charm again¡­¡± Ah? What charm? Chen Qi was startled. Fen turned his head and promptly explained: ¡°The Witch¡¯s charm, a simple Flower Phase Skill, as long as one¡¯s charm is high enough, it can hypnotize the other party during conversation. This is one of the forbidden skills of the Golden Canary Family, and Teacher, you¡¯ve also learned it.¡± Apart from Time Stop, the Ice Witch knows this skill too? Chen Qi looked at the Ice Witch in surprise. It was then that he noticed the faint pink Magic Circuits in the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes. Fen added: ¡°Of course, this isn¡¯t omnipotent, to use it successfully, besides not allowing one¡¯s Spiritual Power to be detected, the one being tempted must also have a certain fondness for the user¡­¡± ¡°Qi, although I can¡¯t do it, I still remember the practice method for this skill, do you want me to teach you¡­¡± Fen, a Flower Phase expert, actually can¡¯t use it. But I can learn? In certain situations, this might be incredibly effective, pity that there¡¯s no time now to study such flashy skills¡­ Chen Qi pondered and said: ¡°Not for now.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Under the Ice Witch¡¯s conversation, Lady Magic Bullet eventually agreed to the Ice Witch. Both the Nether Sea Ghost Ship and their alliance with the Ice Demon Pirate Group could enter Moonstone City without any worries. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After Chen Qi casually chatted with Mayor Maro and An¡¯s father at the tavern, he returned to the ship and steered it towards Moonstone City. In the middle of the night, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship arrived at the coast of Moonstone City. If Maro Town went from a desolate island to a prosperous one, Then at this moment, Moonstone City, from a once inconspicuous city, has become an international metropolis that captures world attention! Even at midnight, Moonstone City was still brightly lit. Atop the four giant lighthouses, twenty Lamp Keepers stood ready, among them, even a newly promoted Fourth Rank Disaster Messenger! Twenty warships stood guard. On top of the Rune City Wall, the warriors were fully focused, vigilant for any changes at sea. And at the harbor, there were Transcendents from various countries, excluding the Black Blood Empire that openly provoked Shell Country, almost every other nation¡¯s presence could be seen. The moment Chen Qi¡¯s ship entered the harbor, the Lamp Keepers on the lighthouses immediately pointed their guns at Chen Qi. The leader of the Lamp Keepers rebuked in a fierce tone: ¡°Stop your ship, who allowed you to bring in a warship bearing the flag of the Water Elf without our permission! Do you know that you¡¯ve broken the law?¡± Chen Qi didn¡¯t respond. The Lamp Keeper instantly regretted his words after he spoke. From his position below, he sensed the presence of a Fourth Rank. And what was more dreadful was that behind him, there was a big shot who usually couldn¡¯t be seen at all! Behind Chen Qi, Mrs. Oli stepped forward, lifted her head, and said in an even fiercer tone: ¡°Are you blind? Can you not see that this is a dining ship?¡± ¡°Moreover, isn¡¯t my permission enough?¡± Chapter 660: 389: Ice Witchs IF Line Chapter 660: Chapter 389: Ice Witch¡¯s IF Line Nighttime, Moonstone City. Under the arrangement of Mrs. Oli and the apologies of the Lamp Keeper, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship encountered no obstacles and docked at the port. Chen Qi, Fen, Little Crow, and the others donned simple hoods and, after a brief disguise, disembarked from the ship. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I last visited Moonstone City.¡± sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi looked towards the bustling port in front of him. As the largest commercial city in the Witch Sea, it attracts extraordinary resources and talents from across the world and the whole sea. Whether it is the vast resources needed for ascending to the Fifth Rank or the Sanctuary plan of the Ice Witch, both are dependent on this immense city. Fen pulled her hood lower: ¡°Qi, let¡¯s go, into the city! Miss Pelu is waiting for us inside.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Qi took a step forward. Just then, he vaguely sensed a dangerous gaze watching him. Who? Chen Qi turned his head. He saw wave after wave of the sea, and within each wave, there lurked dangerous and twisted monsters. The decay of the Sea Coffin was enough to elevate the danger level of the entire sea¡¯s monsters by another step. ¡°The aftermath of the Sea Coffin is coming too¡­¡± ¡°When I¡¯m free, I¡¯ll come back to take care of this guy.¡± After thinking it over, Chen Qi asked Mrs. Oli to strengthen the defenses of Moonstone City and then entered the city. After everyone had left. Within the surging black waves, a small head with tentacles peeked out, slowly opening its eyes revealing terrifying sharp teeth. Those blood-red eyes of the serpent-like creature looked towards the thriving city with unprecedented excitement and greed! It sneered: ¡°Damn it! Damn it! No opportunity to catch him, the Witch sheltering him¡­¡± ¡°But, so many humans¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s also time to gather the sea beasts of this region and rule this sea¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ White Dove Newspaper. At the entrance, Miss Pelu, who had been waiting for a long time, and the editor of the White Dove Newspaper, had unprecedented excitement in their eyes. The short-statured Pelu tiptoed and waved: ¡°Witch, Qi, we are here! Over here!¡± The editor of the White Dove Newspaper also bowed and said: ¡°Welcome, everyone.¡± The editor of the White Dove Newspaper is a man just in his fifties, with two deep tear troughs at the corners of his eyes, coupled with naturally curly white hair and a white beard, giving him a uniquely profound presence. On the surface, his Spiritual Power Field is of Third Rank, but upon closer inspection, one can sense the Fourth Rank thickness of his spirituality. Chen Qi vaguely remembered that this was a hidden Great Card Maker of the Fourth Rank. If defeated, he could drop a ¡®Copy Card¡¯ capable of copying any Skill Card. ¡°Witch! Qi! Please follow us!¡± Following Pelu, Chen Qi and the others entered the White Dove Newspaper. As a Lamp Phase Extraordinary Organization, the White Dove Newspaper has a very strong foundation, with its headquarters consisting of four floors, including two floors of conference rooms. Under Pelu¡¯s arrangement, Chen Qi and others were brought to the spacious grand conference hall of the White Dove Newspaper. This is where editors draft articles and decide what to publish. Every article, before being published, needs to undergo a unified review here. Chen Qi curiously scanned the conference hall. Among the papers scattered on the tables, various drafts and photos could be seen. Photos of the Deep Sea Titan Twelve Touches taken at great risk by war correspondents; the voluptuous Carol; the moment Black Hunter slashed at the Black Thunder Dragon King¡­ These were photos from recent major news stories¡­ Chen Qi scanned each one. Suddenly, one photo caught his eye. It was a portrait of him and the Flower Witch! The artwork of this portrait was outstanding, nearly as good as a photo! However, the content was very indecent, showing a photo of the Flower Witch whipping the Black Hunter. There, the Flower Witch Fen was standing on the Black Hunter¡¯s rear, her lips curled up, whipping him with a Thorny Whip! What kind of photo was this! Chen Qi¡¯s pupils dilated rapidly, instinctively blocking the photo from Fen¡¯s view. In it, his clothes were torn, revealing injured abdominal muscles. And why was the beaten me still opening my mouth with a look of enjoyment? Confusion flashed through Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Was there really someone in this world who would draw such torturous fiction about him and the Witch? Who drew this! Soon, Chen Qi saw the name ¡®Lilith¡¯ boldly written at the bottom of the photo. Upon seeing this, the editor of the White Dove Newspaper coughed twice: ¡°Sorry, this was Lilith¡¯s initial suggestion. She believed that no report should be without an illustration¡­ She herself is also a Third Rank painter and likes to add illustrations to various reports.¡± Chen Qi asked: ¡°Where is Lilith?¡± This Lilith was definitely the source of all the weird rumors about him and Fen! He had to catch her and bring her to justice! The editor of the White Dove Newspaper frowned: ¡°After hearing that you cleared the A-rank Crack Sea Coffin, she disappeared completely, and no one has been able to contact her¡­¡± She ran away! Hopefully, this Lilith won¡¯t show up in Moonstone City again. After noting this down, Chen Qi took the photo and looked elsewhere. The rows of wooden desks were littered with sheets of paper, pencils, and ink bottles. The editors had organized twenty years of newspapers and documents, heaping them tumultuously in the large hall of the newspaper office. The already cluttered hall was now completely filled with dense stacks of newspapers. Pelu bowed gracefully and said to the mountain of papers on the table: ¡°Witch, this is the collection of materials gathered by our White Dove Newspaper, including not only our own reports but also materials from other newspapers.¡± Chapter 661: 389 Ice Witchs IF Route_2 Chapter 661: Chapter 389 Ice Witch¡¯s IF Route_2 ¡°Do you, the grandeur that you are, have enough to perform the Light Dissolving Technique?¡± The Ice Witch picked up the dusty old newspaper, giving it a quick scan. Like a greedy bookworm, she voraciously skimmed the key information in these newspapers. After a long while, having flipped through a hundred pages, the Ice Witch spoke indifferently: ¡°It¡¯s enough.¡± Suddenly, she snapped her fingers, creating a soundproof space where only Chen Qi and she could communicate. ¡°???¡± A flicker of confusion crossed Chen Qi¡¯s eyes: ¡°Witch, do you have a secret to tell me?¡± A rare excitement sparkled in the eyes of the Ice Witch: ¡°Little Black Hair, right now, you are the strongest on our ship. After I activate the Destiny Image, my Spiritual Power will be completely exhausted, and I will enter an extended period of weakness.¡± ¡°At this point, I¡¯ll have to rely on you to take care of them.¡± A long period of weakness¡­ Chen Qi asked in return: ¡°Is the period of weakness from this technique that severe?¡± The Ice Witch gently flipped through the newspaper in her hands: ¡°This is not an ordinary Light Dissolving, but a Crack Technique hailed as a miracle. Even Saints cannot access this supreme miracle.¡± A technique of miracles¡­ Curiosity gleamed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. ¡°If you survive this great disaster, you¡¯ll understand in the future.¡± The Ice Witch smiled faintly and snapped her fingers again, closing the soundproof space. She sat on the table, looking at those who had come. The Editor of White Dove Newspaper, Mrs. Oli, Fen, Little Crow, Bree, and the six Water Elves along with Chen Qi. Among them, Mrs. Oli and the Editor of White Dove Newspaper were significant figures in Moonstone City. The two of them had the privilege to witness this miracle. The Ice Witch picked up the newspaper and spoke to everyone: ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, next, I will perform a miracle known as ¡®Destiny Image¡¯.¡± Miracle! Mrs. Oli propped her chin and drew a deep breath. She had only heard about this kind of Forbidden Technique in ancient legends. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It surpasses Book Release and Summoning, Domains, a skill that transcends worldly logic, released under the combination of various forbidden conditions. In the legend of the Magic Bullet family, only the founder of the Magic Bullet family once possessed a miracle called ¡®Despair Magic Bullet¡¯. That single miracle could assassinate a Deep Sea Titan in an instant, destroying a city. Everyone present took a sharp breath. They had thought that the Ice Witch Angela was performing an ordinary release. But now it seemed, its scale far exceeded their imagination! They couldn¡¯t help but grow tense. Even the witch¡¯s top disciple, Fen, was no exception. She had only heard about her teacher¡¯s ¡®Destiny Image¡¯ in offhand remarks. The Editor of White Dove Newspaper bowed: ¡°Witch, it is an honor of a lifetime to witness your miracle.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯m going to start.¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s eyes began to show complex Magic Circuits as she called upon all the Spiritual Power in her body. She spread her palm open. And in that palm, there was a hexagonal sphere containing endless light! Chen Qi stepped back. That was a contained Crack, its Rank surpassing the previous Magic Net! A special Crack above Rank A! In the midst of the howling wind, the Ice Witch raised the light sphere: ¡°Next, what you will witness is the future of the world.¡± ¡°What you see is destiny itself.¡± ¡°Lamp Book Solution. Destiny Reflection!¡± The Ice Witch began chanting an ancient spell, her voice deep and rhythmic, each syllable like striking on an invisible drumhead, stirring up resonances of space, perhaps even time! As the chanting sped up, her aura burst forth, enveloping the entire newspaper office, with newspapers and chairs in the conference hall floating in the air, presenting a zero-gravity phenomenon. The words on the newspapers burst into dazzling lights, a display of Magic Power materialization, colorful and brilliant, yet possessing an undeniable sense of power. With the Ice Witch¡¯s chanting, scenes recorded on the newspapers manifested one after another on the light screens before everyone¡¯s eyes. In an instant, the Editor of White Dove Newspaper saw his wife who had been missing for twenty years within these light screens! Due to the regulations of the Extraordinary Organization, his wife had left behind no photographs. And yet, her appearance emerged on this light screen. ¡°This¡­¡± The Editor of White Dove Newspaper was filled with astonishment. At that moment, he personally realized that the Ice Witch¡¯s miracle was not an illusion, but something far more terrifying¡ªa taboo. Little Crow looked up. She saw the grand sight of the Navy Admiral gathering the three Grand Marshals to strike at Witch Sea. Chen Qi also turned his head, and on one light screen, Fen appeared arriving at Witch Sea before plunging into the sea¡¯s tragic depths. While everyone watched the light screens, the Ice Witch¡¯s gaze involuntarily fell on Chen Qi. Due to destiny¡¯s loss of control, it was necessary for her to perform the Destiny Image again, to ascertain the future! Only then could she find a possible way to fight against the Great Whale. And the most abnormal thing in the midst of destiny¡¯s turmoil was undoubtedly this close friend who joined Fen on her adventure. In the original vision of destiny, there was no mention of his existence. It was unknown how this character, overlooked in the original Destiny Image, would play a role in the new vision! ¡°Qi¡­¡± The Ice Witch whispered softly and then announced: ¡°Attention, everyone, now, time is about to accelerate.¡± Accelerate? Everyone was briefly stunned. Chapter 662: 389 Ice Witchs IF Route_3 Chapter 662: Chapter 389 Ice Witch¡¯s IF Route_3 However, before anyone could voice their doubts, they saw multiple scenes on the light screen expanding rapidly! The light grew larger and larger until it covered their entire field of vision! And when they came to their senses, they were standing atop the city walls of Moonstone City! The daytime sunlight bathed everyone, the moist sea breeze swept past, and a small mutated red crab crossed the great sea, crawling up to the port of Moonstone City. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Is it daytime? Where are we?¡± Fen reached out and pinched her soft cheek. Everything felt so real! Pelu asked: ¡°Did we travel through time?¡± The Ice Witch explained: ¡°No, you are in a Crack¡­ No, to be precise, you are within the reflection of fate. Next, you will witness the future with every inch of your senses.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The crowd took a deep breath, marveling at the miracle of the Ice Witch. With their abilities, they could no longer distinguish whether this was reality or an illusion. They didn¡¯t talk much but stood on the city wall, looking towards the distant port and the sea. The Ice Witch walked to the forefront. Suddenly, the seawater became more turbulent and darker. The daylight burned, then continuously extinguished. Under the manipulation of the Ice Witch, it was as if they were watching a rapidly accelerating film. After thirty days and nights, the seawater of the entire sea had turned into the waters of hell, and the once fertile port was piled with the bones of ferocious beasts. Oli clutched her throat, in that instant, she smelled an unimaginable stench of decay. The Ice Witch remained silent. The sites chosen by the Destiny Image were inevitably the places where major events would occur. Next, the main protagonist of the whole Witch Sea events in the image will appear! At that moment, a Ghost Ship burning with Ghost Fire sailed into their sight. The Black Hunter¡¯s ship! The crowd was not overly surprised, because if the future was devoid of the Black Hunter¡¯s presence, that would be surprising. Even in the corrected future images, the Black Hunter remained a central figure¡­ The Ice Witch suppressed the shock in her heart and continued to watch. As expected, the major event that would affect the direction of the entire Witch Sea was about to happen. And at that moment, behind Chen Qi, suddenly a highly threatening shadow spread out. In the shadow, there appeared a woman in a long coat of black feathers, emanating an aura of calamity! ¡°A Fourth Rank Shadow Phase aura, who is that?¡± Pelu scratched her head. In her memory, there wasn¡¯t a Fourth Rank female powerhouse among the Shadow Phases, right? Little Crow¡¯s pupils constricted. She had never imagined that she would appear in the reflection of fate created by the Ice Witch. That was herself thirty days later, having ascended to the rank of Catastrophe Messenger, and in order to survive, she had rejoined the Black Whale Group and replaced Carol as the new Pirate General! ¡°Little Crow¡­¡± Chen Qi touched his chin, continuing to watch. At that instant, without saying anything more, Little Crow, controlling the Shadow of Calamity, launched an attack on Chen Qi! ¡°Eh?¡± Chen Qi was stunned and hurriedly looked toward Little Crow, who looked bewildered. In the future, could it be that Little Crow was a double-crosser!? ¡°I didn¡¯t, I haven¡¯t¡­¡± Little Crow argued. On the battered port, Little Crow in the Destiny Image launched an attack while speaking in a very disheartening tone: ¡°Qi, it¡¯s useless, you and I are both infected with the Black Whale Poison.¡± ¡°Your only chance to survive is to become the Meat Body of the Great Whale.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to become the leader of the Black Whale Group?¡± Upon hearing this, everyone also shivered. The Black Hunter wanted to become the leader of the Black Whale Group! At this moment, both the Ice Witch and Fen, with curious gazes, looked towards Little Crow and Chen Qi. It seemed there were two ¡®traitors¡¯ among them. Chapter 663: 390: The Crazy Little Crow Chapter 663: Chapter 390: The Crazy Little Crow In the Destiny Image, the magic techniques of Black Hunter and Little Crow collided with each other, stirring up layer upon layer of violent sea waves. The fierce sea waves relentlessly battered the shore, every clash resounding like an elegy for this sea area. Will I join the Black Whale Group and aspire to become the leader of the Black Whale Group? Chen Qi stroked his chin with interest, gazing at his own reflection in the Ice Witch¡¯s ¡®Destiny Image.¡¯ The reflected future in the Destiny Image. And the Black Whale Poison, especially that from the true body of the Great Whale, is an irresistible deadly poison. If he were infected with Black Whale Poison, perhaps Little Crow would indeed persuade him to join the Black Whale Group. As for becoming the leader of the Black Whale Group, in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes, it was not a big deal. After all, following the defeat of the Black Whale Pirate Group, the vast Black Whale Pirate Group would necessarily need a new leader! However, in the ¡®future¡¯ projected by the Ice Witch, will I also be infected with the power of the Black Whale? A flicker of doubt crossed Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. At this moment, the Ice Witch seemed to have seen through all the doubts in everyone¡¯s hearts and explained: ¡°The Great Whale is a god from the Edge World, its true form cannot cross the boundary, yet its shed blood can ride the winds and waves to reach the sea.¡± ¡°Compared to the complex path of ascending to sainthood, its shed blood is enough to endow one with the power of ascension.¡± ¡°However, once one drinks the blood of the Great Whale, their soul and blood will no longer belong to themselves but become servants of the Great Whale.¡± Great Whale Blood¡­ At this moment, the faces of Mrs. Oli from White Dove Newspaper both changed instantly. That black blood has long been considered a rare creation from the Crack, flowing throughout the entire sea! As a special potion, it is sold in various cities. In the sea, even without counting the Whale Group, tens of thousands have consumed Great Whale Blood. Even friends from other countries purchase Black Whale Blood specially. Although Shell Country Meteorological Bureau issued a warning at the beginning, obviously, under the temptation of power, the warning had no effect. Fearful black flowers sprouted from Fen¡¯s head. Once, she and Chen Qi had obtained Great Whale Blood and had been tempted by the power of Black Whale Blood. The Ice Witch looked at Pirate General Little Crow in the Destiny Image: ¡°The blood of the Great Whale is forever connected to the will of the Great Whale.¡± ¡°In the Black Whale Blood, there is also a kind called Black Whale True Blood.¡± ¡°Once infected with Black Whale True Blood, unless the Great Whale falls, no one, not even the saints of Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, can cure it¡­¡± At that moment, the Ice Witch turned her head, her crimson eyes fixing on Little Crow: ¡°In today¡¯s era, if there is a highly skilled doctor, Black Whale Blood can be transformed into an exceedingly effective weapon.¡± Unable to be cured¡­ Little Crow bit her lip hard, clenched her fist, her nails digging into the flesh of her palm, oozing fresh blood. And what she and many high-ranking members of the Black Whale Group had consumed was Black Whale True Blood! Besides, the research on Black Whale Blood, although led by the deceased Blood Demon Doctor and Black Death Doctor, was also greatly related to her. In an instant, Little Crow felt a mountain of death and sin weighing heavily on her shoulders. Little Crow nodded. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Qi rested his chin on his hand, then looked back at the battle between Black Hunter and Little Crow in the Destiny Image. That means, in the current Destiny Image, due to some events, he was unfortunately also infected with Black Whale Blood. In the Destiny Image, black veins indeed appeared on his exposed skin. But there was one more thing that made Chen Qi curious. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the future described by the Ice Witch, the ¡®Black Hunter¡¯ shown in the image wore a hood, with an indistinct face. The Spirit Power Field was also much weaker. Besides, fighting a recently ascended Little Crow! He actually took a minute and still hadn¡¯t won the fight! Normally, he could instantly defeat Little Crow with one move. Is this really my strength? Chen Qi tilted his head in confusion. The Ice Witch also frowned and said coldly: ¡°Some people tainted with the aura of Dice Phase, or other auras, cannot be fully manifested in the Destiny Image.¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s gaze was fixed on Chen Qi. Despite her power being damaged and unable to cast a perfect Destiny Image. Anyone from this world shouldn¡¯t exhibit such severe ¡®blurring.¡¯ Even saints are no exception. The Ice Witch said: ¡°Qi, you might have been exposed to too many other Crack¡¯s powers, causing a bit of static noise.¡± Mrs. Oli asked: ¡°A bit of static noise? Will this affect the subsequent extrapolation¡­¡± The flutter of a butterfly can stir up a storm, a little noise can lead to the collapse of entire destinies. What could be interfering with my magic technique? The Ice Witch¡¯s eyes flickered with doubt. However, even with deviations, the Destiny Image can still gather plenty of information! That is what makes the Destiny Image so terrifying! The Ice Witch put away her doubts, said nothing further, and snapped her fingers. Continue to accelerate! Clang, clang, clang! Three minutes into the fierce battle between Black Hunter and Little Crow, Little Crow¡¯s abdomen was pierced by Black Hunter¡¯s blade! She was still too weak; without taking the Banshee Potion, she couldn¡¯t compete with the most legendary figures. Blood spilled onto this land. Little Crow coughed up a great amount of fresh blood. Under the ravage of Black Hunter, Little Crow¡¯s Black Feather Clothes were tattered and her body was scarred. A gentle breeze blew by. Her cold crow mask fell to the ground, revealing the face beneath the mask. Chapter 664: 390: The Crazy Little Crow_2 Chapter 664: Chapter 390: The Crazy Little Crow_2 The Little Crow, on its last breath, said in an extremely weak voice: ¡°Sorry, Qi, I am incapable of doing anything¡­ If you want to cure the Black Death Poison, go beneath the Deep Sea, and seek the Sea God.¡± Seek the Sea God beneath the Deep Sea¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s pupils slightly contracted. In his memory, after the Great Whale Disaster, the Sea God, leader of the Sea God Pirate Group, has always been a mystery. And according to Little Crow¡¯s words, this Sea God, could it be hiding under the depths of the sea? Sea God? The Ice Witch memorized this term firmly. Although it was merely a statement from Little Crow, this could possibly be a method to resolve the Black Whale Blood. If they could solve the danger of the Black Whale Blood, they would have a greater chance at surviving the Great Whale Disaster. Chen Qi and his companions silently took note of this information. ¡ª¡ªHoo! Suddenly, from the distant horizon, a violent wind arose, and the dark sea water surged toward the harbor like a beast horde spreading thousands of meters. The howling gale forced everyone to look toward the distance. There, amidst the tumbling waves, a tiny lone boat was sailing. And on the boat was a bloodstained man in old Hunter¡¯s clothes, wearing a tricorn hat, with doll-like limbs for arms! He sat atop the lone boat, humming a tune from his hometown. Next to the man was the severed head of the Navy Admiral, Tiger Shark. Instinctively sweating, clenching teeth, and shuddering, people were stricken with the symptom named ¡®fear¡¯. The leading Pirate General of the Black Whale Group ¡ª Blood Hunter! The most horrifying and brutal pirate on this sea. Chen Qi smelled a pungent, rusty odor. In the Destiny Image, everything felt so real. And the Spirit Power Field of the Blood Hunter, like a blood-stained old blade, spread an extremely thick scent of blood wherever he went. At the same time, there was a beating pitch-black heart on his chest. Saint Level power! The heart of the Black Whale! Chen Qi took a deep breath. As the BOSS of the Great Whale Disaster, the Blood Hunter was undoubtedly the supreme Hunter of the sea. Even as an Edge Hunter, at Fourth Rank, he was an invincible presence, amassing countless military exploits. Even more, he possessed the power to confront all Pirate Generals alone. During the Crack Tide, he absorbed all resources of the Black Whale Group, plus the power of the Black Whale! An immortal body, extreme offensive power, surpassing the might of the Deep Sea Titan! Chen Qi, watching the ¡®Black Hunter¡¯ in the Destiny Image, couldn¡¯t help but break out in a cold sweat. In the Destiny Image of the Ice Witch, he was still only at Fourth Rank. Although he could defeat the Blizzard Dragon King, facing a Fifth Rank Hunter in his prime, he still had no power to resist! The strength of the Blood Hunter was precisely because he stood at the very pinnacle of the summit. Swish! The Blood Hunter drew the long sword from his waist, then slowly raised it. At that moment, the Ice Witch said: ¡°Everyone, be careful.¡± Be careful? Be careful of what? Mrs. Oli and Bree looked puzzled. A thousand meters away, the Blood Hunter casually swung down his sword. Boom! A fierce Sword Energy, like an erupting tsunami, swept across the sea toward them! In an instant, the city walls where Chen Qi and others were standing were violently slashed open with a ten-meter-long crack. Giant chunks of stone flew onto everyone¡¯s faces. Even within the Destiny Image, the ¡®invincible¡¯ group was shaken by this simple slash. The sword¡¯s aftermath, aimed at the Black Hunter, was enough to threaten their lives. The power of the Great Whale, what turns a monster into a monster¡­ The Ice Witch snapped her fingers again, speeding up. Clang, clang, clang! The Blood Hunter leaped down from the surging waves below, entering into a bloody battle with the Black Hunter. Clang, clang, clang! The aftermath of their fight carved hundreds of fresh wounds on the harbor of Moonstone City. This harbor, already ravaged by the attacks of Sea Beasts, was directly reduced to ruins! And after ten minutes of earth-shattering collisions, in the end, the Fourth Rank Black Hunter still couldn¡¯t defeat the Blood Hunter and fell. Within the Destiny Image of the Ice Witch, I lost to the Blood Hunter¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin. Although according to the Witch, he is vague in the Destiny Image. At the same time, it¡¯s natural for a Fourth Rank to be defeated by a Fifth Rank. Moreover, this was one of the most powerful BOSSes of the Great Whale Disaster, a supreme existence above the summit of all Pirate Generals. The image of defeat still unavoidably left him feeling uneasy. ¡°¡­¡± The Ice Witch¡¯s eyebrows furrowed. Undoubtedly, the Blood Hunter was a terrifying enemy. And without a doubt, apart from her, no one else among them currently had the capability to defeat the Blood Hunter. ¡°Well done, Little Crow¡­¡± The Blood Hunter lifted the defeated Black Hunter¡¯s head and then took the Healing Potion, pouring it into his throat. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with a trace of puzzlement. The Blood Hunter defeated him, but did not kill him! Everyone was also very puzzled. It is known that the Blood Hunter is a bloodthirsty Hunter, and his objective in every battle is always to kill his opponent! What does the Blood Hunter want with the Black Hunter? ¡°By taking advantage of the moment when the Ice Witch and the Whale Father are at a standoff, capturing the Black Hunter means we have the entire sea.¡± As the Blood Hunter spoke, he tossed the unconscious Black Hunter to the injured Little Crow: ¡°From now on, the Black Hunter is yours, Little Crow.¡± The Pirate General in the Destiny Image, Little Crow, stood up and embraced the unconscious Black Hunter. Looking at the Black Hunter in his arms, a strange crimson flashed in Little Crow¡¯s eyes as he nodded slightly: ¡°Blood Hunter, my Lord, I will take good care of him.¡± ¡°What?¡± Fen bit her lip, looking extremely puzzled at Little Crow and Chen Qi! What¡¯s going on? In the future, Chen Qi will be defeated by the Blood Hunter and then given to Little Crow as a trophy! Chen Qi is getting beaten! Little Crow and the Blood Hunter have captured Chen Qi! So where is she, the Flower Witch? Fen said anxiously: ¡°Um, where am I, Teacher?¡± There¡¯s no sign of her in the future scene of Chen Qi¡¯s defeat! Little Crow also gave a ¡®I can explain¡¯ look towards the Ice Witch and Chen Qi. In the Destiny Image, she actually captured Chen Qi. The Ice Witch picked up a teacup and brewed herself a cup of black tea: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the key pivotal event that affects the future has ended.¡± As soon as her words fell, the scene before everyone¡¯s eyes changed drastically. The coolness of the waves beneath their feet, accompanied by a small red crab, crept over. They found themselves on an island, specifically the Dragon Flower Islands, the very place where the Flower Witch was promoted. Chen Qi looked into the distance. He saw, over the Dragon Flower Islands, hundreds of warships. The Blood Blade Pirate Group, the Ice Demon Pirate Group, and the Navy¡¯s ships gathered here, forming a huge circular battlefield in the sea ahead of them. In that massive circle, there were only three people. The Ice Witch, the Flower Witch, and the leader of the Black Whale Group, the Whale Father! The Ice Witch battles the Blood Hunter! Atop the sea, the Ice Witch was covered in wounds, while Fen, as a Doctor, constantly repaired her battered body. Like the Blood Hunter, the Whale Father also had a pulsating Black Whale Heart above his chest. However, compared to the heart of the Blood Hunter, this heart was even more filthy and colossal! Atop the sea, the Ice Witch was utterly focused, staring intently at the Whale Father before her. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, the Whale Father¡¯s body was also covered with a hundred dreadful wounds. Curiosity flashed across Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Just like him, the Whale Father¡¯s face in the Destiny Image was unclear, extremely vague. At the same time, this final BOSS of the Witch Sea surprisingly did not emit even a trace of Spiritual Power. The Whale Father stood upon the surging waves, like an unmoving statue. He said to the Ice Witch with an extremely heavy voice: ¡°Ice Witch, farewell.¡± After finishing his words, the Whale Father sliced open a Crack and left the place. Everyone was taken aback. Facing the Ice Witch, the Whale Father actually fled directly! ¡°Did the Whale Father run away because he was scared by the Witch?¡± Bree scratched his head. Everyone unanimously turned to look at the Ice Witch, awaiting a response. Facing everyone¡¯s expectant gazes, the Ice Witch shook her head: ¡°No, he did not run away. He has completed the necessary conditions for the Great Whale to descend.¡± The necessary conditions for summoning the Great Whale¡­ everyone was dumbfounded. And the next second, the view before their eyes changed once again. They found themselves inside a sealed Deep Sea operating room. This is? A trace of puzzlement flashed in the Ice Witch¡¯s eyes. This was not the scene she had anticipated for summoning the Great Whale. Logically, summoning the Great Whale should require a massive number of living sacrifices on the scale of a city¡­ Only, on the dimly lit operating table, Little Crow¡¯s face flushed as she fiercely plunged the scalpel into the chest of the Black Hunter, then scraped it with force! As she scraped, she spoke with an overwhelmingly excited voice: ¡°Qi! Let me see your heart!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi, watching the operating table version of himself, couldn¡¯t help but feel a pain in his chest. What on earth is Little Crow doing? Chapter 665: 391: Witch and Hunters Dark IF Line Chapter 665: Chapter 391: Witch and Hunter¡¯s Dark IF Line Chen Qi pressed his chest. On the surgical table, the Black Hunter was like a sacrificial lamb, slowly being bled by the Pirate General Little Crow depicted in the Destiny Image. This surgery was conducted without many safety measures, blood flowed from both sides of the Black Hunter, soaking the cold ground. How tragic! Chen Qi turned his head, asking curiously: ¡°What surgery is this?¡± Major bloodletting, heart extraction¡­ Little Crow, looking at the mad version of herself in the Destiny Image, answered softly: ¡°An unregulated heart transplant.¡± Heart transplant? Chen Qi immediately thought of a possibility: The Black Whale Group, intending to replace the ¡®Black Hunter¡¯s¡¯ heart with that of a Black Whale¡¯s, also performing a full-body blood transfusion! A full-body blood transfusion, plus a heart replacement! This level of surgery went far beyond physical augmentation. Keep in mind, they were not using ordinary blood and hearts, but those from a borderline divine being. The Ice Witch massaged her temples, feeling an ominous premonition. Following that, the Pirate General Little Crow took out a syringe filled with squirming black blood from her side. The black blood in the syringe was purer than any Black Whale Blood they had ever seen, just staring at it could let you hear pin-prick like murmurs. Then, she injected these potions into Chen Qi¡¯s body: ¡°Qi! Bear with it, the pain will pass soon! ¡°After all, we are left with no way out! I have tried to reduce the concentration of this Black Whale Blood as much as possible!¡± ¡°Qi, after this surgery! You will be reborn! You will immediately feel the joy!¡± ¡°In the future, we will find an opportunity to escape this carnivorous sea together!! And live a peaceful life!!!¡± ¡°???¡± S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Question marks continuously sprouted above Fen¡¯s head. She took a step forward, even feeling an urge to punch the Little Crow in the Destiny Image. Stop it! However, the Ice Witch held Fen back, interrupting her. The Pirate General Little Crow, while laughing, injected the most dangerous Black Whale Blood into the Black Hunter¡¯s body. In the Destiny Image, the future Little Crow must have gone mad¡­ Chen Qi quietly speculated. The power of the Black Whale Blood was incredibly dangerous, causing unimaginable pain and gradually leading to madness. Furthermore, before Little Crow boarded her ship, she had also been under intense pressure, her own threshold having long been reached. Chen Qi faintly noticed, in the Destiny Image, Little Crow¡¯s eyes were thick with bloodshot, her skin covered in bruises and wounds not timely treated. Once caught in this vortex, without power, one could only be swirled along. Although Little Crow had talent, she never had the power to resist the tide from start to finish. She was too weak. Furthermore, with the hidden dangers of the Black Whale Blood¡­ Madness, perhaps, was an inevitable outcome for Little Crow. Chen Qi silently sighed. Just then, the Pirate General Little Crow lowered her head, leaning on the Black Hunter¡¯s chest, her fingertips lightly tracing the scar-ridden chest. As her fingertips traced, painful sounds came from the Black Hunter on the surgical table. Her face completely flushed, she said in a joyful voice: ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt, it doesn¡¯t hurt, you will soon have a new heart, a beautiful heart¡­¡± Subsequently, she took out a blood-soaked black heart from the surgical box, slowly implanting it into Chen Qi¡¯s body! ¡°¡­¡± Watching this scene, Chen Qi, the Ice Witch and others had countless words they wanted to say. Especially the flustered Little Crow, her eyes widened enormously, tilting her head, wanting to find a place to bury herself. In the future, she would actually perform such a surgery on Chen Qi like a mad doctor! Moreover, she continued the procedure while laughing and touching Chen Qi¡¯s body. In the Destiny Image, she was simply not human! Moreover, according to the Destiny Image, she would forever rid herself of the power of the Black Whale! Those enslaved by the Black Whale are not worthy of being called humans! A sense of inexplicable despair slowly welled up in her heart. She would become a servant of the Black Whale! Maybe, I should just go, go and die¡­ Little Crow opened her mouth wide, suddenly harboring a suicidal thought. Slap! Just at that moment, two warm hands were placed on Little Crow¡¯s shoulders, one on each side. Chen Qi looked at the scene before him and said lightly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s just a vague simulation, this won¡¯t become reality¡­ I won¡¯t let you die, Little Crow.¡± I won¡¯t let me die¡­ Little Crow looked to the left, staring at Chen Qi, frozen in place, the grinding feeling in her heart gradually dissipating. On her right side was Fen, with a darker expression. The usually gentle Fen, at this moment, was looking at her with eyes that held a hint of murderous intent! Besides, a dangerously red flower grew on Fen¡¯s neck. The Witch¡¯s gaze¡­ Little Crow looked to the right, taking a deep breath. Fen slightly tilted her head, saying coldly: ¡°This scene will never become reality. Of course, Doctor Crow, you must not betray us. Of course, if you trust us, I will also do my best to save you.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Startled by Fen, Little Crow trembled and nodded obediently. The Ice Witch then comforted more rationally: ¡°Little Crow, the ¡®Sea God¡¯ you mentioned earlier might solve the Black Whale Blood within you. You don¡¯t need to worry, facing a major disaster in the future isn¡¯t just you alone, there¡¯s also me.¡± Ice Witch! Everyone looked towards the Ice Witch¡¯s silhouette, feeling uplifted. The chest of the Ice Witch was so broad, so reassuring! Chapter 666: 391: Witch and Hunters Dark IF Line_2 Chapter 666: Chapter 391: Witch and Hunter¡¯s Dark IF Line_2 This scene is also a mooring point of destiny¡­ The Ice Witch gently sipped her red tea, continuing with a snap of her fingers. The next scenario. Almost, it¡¯s also nearing the last scene¡­ the Ice Witch said indifferently. And in an instant, the world before their eyes was swept away by black waves. Boom! Waves of muddy sea, dense with the smell of blood, washed over everyone! What is this! Chen Qi¡¯s face was directly hit by a red crab from within the wave. In the tide, Chen Qi picked up the little crab. This little crab seemed to be one of the tenacious little crabs from Dragon Flower Islands. However, this tenacious crab was now covered in hairy, rotting human faces with black pus-filled boils on its body. ¡°Ah, ah!¡± The crab made a squealing sound¡ª Chen Qi hastily threw away the little crab. ¡°This is¡ª¡± Everyone gasped, without the need for words, they could feel the atmosphere pervading this sea. That kind of atmosphere was like a blade deeply penetrating their minds, causing them to subconsciously suffer and wail in pain. Snap! Only after the Ice Witch snapped her fingers did the sensation of pain slowly diminish. What on earth is this place? As the tide ebbed, only now could the people clearly see the scene ahead of them. They saw that they were atop an ancient sea city that had merged with the sea itself. And this ancient city was now full of ruins, its ancient granite stained with pitch-black, writhing blood, coalescing into a sprawling pattern thousands of meters wide. That was a dark circular pattern, with an eye right at its center. Suddenly, Chen Qi heard a deafening sound next to his ear. ¡°Whale Father! Whale Father! Whale Father!¡± ¡°Great Whale! Great Whale! Great Whale!¡± ¡°We sing praises to your power! Mighty Whale Father! From now on, Witch Sea shall be our kingdom!¡± ¡°Mighty Whale Father! Please wield your mighty power and let the Great Whale descend upon this world!¡± ¡°Whale! We praise your power! And we shall become the new rulers of this filthy sea!¡± Is this a sacrifice? Chen Qi looked into the distance. The drifting ruin city on the sea had been completely surrounded by the Black Whale Group pirates. Chen Qi took a casual glance. There were a thousand warships present, and beyond them, innumerable fishing boats. On this sea, there were at least a hundred thousand people! A sacrifice ritual involving over a hundred thousand people! Even though he knew it was a fictitious Destiny Image, Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but break out in a cold sweat at this moment. Suddenly, he felt a tingling sensation on the top of his head, as if something furry was there¡­ Something was there! Chen Qi looked up. The sky of Witch Sea was no longer the warm daylight. Above in the sky, hung a black sun. And from that sun, flowed endlessly black blood! Drip! Drip! The black sun bled. Black blood fell into the sea. With each drop, the sea gained an island, a Deep Sea Titan from the edge. Chen Qi¡¯s pupils were completely covered by the darkness. Rather than a sun, it seemed more like a colossal black hole, attracting the entire sea towards it! Under the power of the black sun, the waves surged ceaselessly, and monsters reveled without end. In their hearts, everyone instinctively called out the name from beyond the edge: Black Whale! This is the source of the disaster of Witch Sea¡­ Chen Qi took a deep breath. The power of the Black Whale was unimaginable. However, this ¡®Black Whale¡¯ above their heads was merely a shadow, not yet descended into reality. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ice Witch looked forward, retracting her gaze: ¡°Only by completing the ritual, creating a ¡®Meat Body¡¯ that can wield the power of the Black Whale, can the Black Whale descend.¡± After speaking, her gaze firmly fixed on the very center of the sacrifice ritual. As expected, this was the finale of the Destiny Image! At the very center of the Witch Sea, there were the Ice Witch and the Flower Witch Fen, along with the leader of the Black Whale Group, Whale Father, the Blood Hunter! The Ice Witch and Flower Witch, facing off against Whale Father and the Blood Hunter! And at that moment, Fen, with emotionless eyes, half-white hair, wielding the Thorny Staff, and clad in a Blood-colored Rose Dress. Behind her, stood five enhanced Super Water Elves. Her Spirit Power Field was no longer in the weakened state it was currently! Fifth Rank! Chen Qi was taken aback with surprise. The point in time this Destiny Image took place, Fen had already ascended to the Fifth Rank! However, the current Fen showed no hope in her eyes, her vitality and the thrill of leveling up were completely gone, like a cold war machine. The Fifth Order Spiritual Power Field she emitted now was enough to defeat all those present watching the Destiny Image, including the Ice Witch whose spiritual power was exhausted! The five Water Elves behind her had undergone a complete transformation as well! Below their round bodies were a variety of powerful Forbidden Potions, bursting with terrifying force. Under the power of these potions, each Water Elf wielded the strength of a Fourth Rank Disaster! What on earth is this timepoint? And, are these Water Elves? Chen Qi¡¯s mind was full of question marks. At this moment, he even felt that if he faced these five Water Elves now, he might also be defeated! Water Elves, terrible indeed! ¡°Teacher, what is this?¡± Fen asked puzzledly. ¡°¡­¡± The Ice Witch didn¡¯t respond. In the Destiny Image, Fen had taken all Forbidden Potions except for the Black Whale Blood, and at the same time, she had exhausted all her life! After this battle, she would die¡­ And all this was to fight alongside the Ice Witch against Whale Father, to prevent the arrival of the Great Whale! Chapter 667: 391: Witch and Hunters Dark IF Line_3 Chapter 667: Chapter 391: Witch and Hunter¡¯s Dark IF Line_3 Chen Qi and the others did not speak further, eagerly watching the battle presented in the Destiny Image. Therein, perhaps there were important pieces of information about the Whale Father! In the Destiny Image, the Ice Witch had reached a level of Spiritual Power that they couldn¡¯t fathom! She condensed the Ice Crystal Sword again: ¡°Come then, Whale Father, let us engage in the final battle of demise¡­¡± However, in this tense situation, the Whale Father merely strolled along leisurely like a carefree elderly man. Facing the joint attack of the Ice Witch and the Flower Witch, his figure remained as immovable as a mountain. He said with a weighty voice: ¡°Witches, you have saved the sea once, twice, thrice¡­ Yet after each time, your strength has diminished.¡± ¡°Witch, throughout these lengthy tides, for the sake of the sea, you have exhausted far too much¡­¡± ¡°At this moment, you are no longer worthy of my personal action.¡± In the Destiny Image, the Ice Witch remained silent in the face of Whale Father¡¯s provocation. The Whale Father stopped in his tracks, speaking indifferently like a sage who knew all: ¡°Witch, all the myriad paths revealed by fate, in the end, cannot escape the defeat by my hand.¡± Then, with a fierce motion of his hand, he tore open a crack before the altar at hand! ¡°Come forth! My child, let them witness the power of the Black Whale!¡± ¡ª¡ªBoom! With a thunderous roar, a boundless and fierce black aura emerged from the crack. A five-hundred-meter-long black Sea Dragon burst from the crack! That black Sea Dragon, exhaling breaths, radiated an unimaginable and terrifying dominance! Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Heavenly Disaster Dragon surpassing the Black Light Dragon! And at the very moment the black Sea Dragon emerged from the crack, all the Pirates in the entire sea erupted in an unprecedented cheer! All Sea Beasts also roared aloud! The sea trembled! What kind of future is this? The Ice Witch pursed her lips. The future she glimpsed today had completely deviated from all her previous deduction. However, before she had time to think, a terrifying figure appeared atop the black Sea Dragon¡¯s head, causing all the viewers of the Destiny Image to hold their breath. There, atop the Sea Dragon, a Hunter was casually sitting with his upper body exposed. His well-tempered body was covered with scars, and in his chest was a spiraling black vortex. Behind his back were hundreds of dark, sinister tentacles! Each tentacle extended at least a hundred meters, some even reaching five hundred meters, a thousand meters! They danced like ribbons, obscuring the sky in front. That pitch-black hair, that face! It was none other than the Black Hunter, who had absorbed the Great Whale Power! Besides the hundred giant tentacles fused with his body, the eyes of the Black Hunter were a mix of red and black, like a spiraling black hole, looking down at the two Witches below. ¡°¡­¡± Is this my future? Have I become corrupted? Chen Qi stroked his chin. Like the Ice Witch, with his current level of Spiritual Power Perception, he couldn¡¯t gauge the ¡®self¡¯ in the Destiny Image¡¯s exact strength! The only certainty was that having absorbed the Great Whale Power, he was unprecedentedly powerful! The others temporarily suppressed the surging thoughts in their hearts and continued to watch. Boom! Instantly, the tentacles behind the Black Hunter atop the Black Dragon King¡¯s back fiercely smashed down from the sky, charging at Fen and the Ice Witch. In that moment, although the Water Elf burst forth like a missile, triggering five consecutive water explosions, it only managed to block five tentacles. A tentacle, like a pillar descending from the heavens, smashed towards the Ice Witch and Fen! ¡°Ah!¡± Quickly, accompanied by a scream, the phantom black tentacles firmly bound Fen. However, before the audience could recover, the Ice Witch also made a mistake. Even the Ice Witch became a plaything of the Black Hunter¡¯s tentacles. The audience, watching the scene of wildly dancing tentacles, didn¡¯t know how to describe their feelings. This destiny, isn¡¯t it a bit too preposterous! The Ice Witch and the Flower Witch were completely no match for the Black Hunter! The Ice Witch, holding the tea, could not help but tremble. What¡¯s happening? She had contemplated her end¡ª To die battling against the Whale Father, to face death against the Black Whale¡ª In countless deductions before her slumber, invariably, she was defeated by the incoming Black Whale! But at this moment, in the future projected by the Destiny Image! She was actually killed by the Black Hunter! The Ice Witch turned her head, giving Chen Qi a complicated look. This¡ª This isn¡¯t right! Chapter 668: 392: The Sea Will Eventually Belong to Me Chapter 668: Chapter 392: The Sea Will Eventually Belong to Me Chen Qi paid no attention to the complex look in the eyes of the Ice Witch and continued to observe the battle before him. Countless massive tentacles fell from the sky, embedding into the ground like a series of sea tombstones! Surging black Spiritual Power roared forth. Just as the Whale Father had said, he did not need to act personally to defeat the Ice Witch and the Flower Witch. The ¡®Black Hunter¡¯, merged with the Great Whale Power, reached an unprecedented realm, displaying a strength beyond that of the Deep Sea Titan! However, the greater the power, the heavier the cost. In the distance, the Whale Father stood nonchalantly, lightly praising: ¡°Child, well done.¡± Chen Qi, witnessing this scene, couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill throughout his body. In the Black Hunter¡¯s dark eyes, there remained only the most ravenous desire of a beast, along with the instincts of the Great Whale. If he had joined the Black Whale Group initially, as expected, the final result would be becoming a vessel for the Great Whale. Immensely powerful, yet imprisoned. In the fierce battle, the already heavily injured Ice Witch and Flower Witch could not defeat the Black Hunter merged with the Black Whale Power¡­ The cold blood of the Witch dripped onto the ground. Chen Qi said: ¡°Witch, it seems to be over.¡± In this round of fate extrapolation, without the Whale Father lifting a finger, the Ice Witch and Flower Witch already showed signs of retreat. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. White Dove Newspaper Editor curiously asked: ¡°Witch, is there a continuation?¡± ¡°Teacher¡­¡± Fen personally witnessed her teacher¡¯s helplessness. In her eyes, her teacher was noble, strong, and an all-powerful mighty one! The teacher is invincible¡­ Yet, in the flow of destiny, she actually found herself at a disadvantage! Putting her at a disadvantage was Qi! Qi, please stop hitting the teacher¡­ Even though she knew it was an illusion, Fen couldn¡¯t help but silently pray in her heart. Pelu straightforwardly said with high EQ: ¡°Witch, you seem not up to it!¡± ¡°Where did this blonde come from¡­¡± The Ice Witch calmly sipped a cup of tea: ¡°The Black Hunter becoming a vessel for the Great Whale, possessing the strength to defeat me, is just a minor possibility.¡± Then, she snapped her fingers and said: ¡°Pause.¡± The very next moment, all the ¡®characters¡¯ in the Destiny Image stopped in their actions. Her own Spiritual Power, along with the Destiny Image itself, were no longer sufficient to support her in seeing further visions. The extrapolation ended. And in front of her, as if calculating through a Crack, vibrant bloody text prompts popped up. [You have completed one thousand and one extrapolations.] [You were defeated by the fully-fledged Black Whale incarnation, ¡®Black Hunter¡¯, created by the Black Whale Group. Eventually, Witch Sea was renamed Black Whale Sea. The whole world, gradually contaminated by the power of the Great Whale, fell into the Abyss¡ª] [Congratulations, Ice Witch Angela, this time, you glimpsed a new future¡­] Chen Qi looked at the prompts in front of the Ice Witch. The essence of the Destiny Image is to absorb the power of the world¡¯s Cracks into one¡¯s own body. Thus, just like Time Freeze¡­ Chen Qi needs to consume all his Spiritual Power to use his final tactic, while the Ice Witch just needs a simple thought. If the Ice Witch weren¡¯t only at Fifth Rank in the Spirit Power Field. If she could fully exert the powers of Time Freeze and Destiny Image, her mere consumption of slight Spiritual Power would be enough to easily defeat him and step on him. However, this once legendary figure, in this era, is ultimately too weak. Onlookers gazed at the slender silhouette of the Ice Witch, with an indescribable thought in their minds. The Ice Witch indeed possessed strength far surpassing theirs, but in the face of the Great Whale Disaster, she remained powerless. Amidst everyone¡¯s frustration, the Ice Witch bit her lip and gripped her tea cup. At any time, as the most powerful Witch, she cannot show weakness, nor can she be disheartened, cry¡ª At any time, cannot be disheartened, cry¡ª This is the lifelong adage every Saintess of Frostwinter Monastery must remember. She turned around, her white robe dancing with the sea wind, struggling to curve her lips: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you don¡¯t need to be concerned, this is just a failed fate. And I will surely lead the sea towards a perfect destiny.¡± The smile of the Ice Witch, like a ray of light in the darkness. And her Spirit Power Field, once again, reached the peak of Fifth Rank. ¡°Witch¡­¡± Mrs. Oli and the others shivered. The Ice Witch remains strong! She only lost to the power of the Great Whale! everyone thought. The creator of the name Witch Sea¡­ Chen Qi watched the Ice Witch, unsure how to describe his own emotions. Unlike the others who believed ¡®the Ice Witch is invincible¡¯, in his view, the Ice Witch was too weak. Moreover, with one thousand and one failures, it meant that the Ice Witch was very likely still without a way to resist the great disaster. Such a stubborn Witch¡­ Chen Qi silently sighed inwardly. The Ice Witch snapped her fingers: ¡°Alright, the Destiny Image should end now, everyone¡­¡± ¡°Wait! Big White Fur!¡± Chen Qi interrupted, faintly feeling a strong gaze. The Ice Witch was silent for a few seconds, then responded: ¡°Little Black Hair, if you continue to be disrespectful, I wouldn¡¯t mind giving you a bit of punishment, like unknowingly making a flower bloom on your butt¡­¡± But soon, she too felt a strong gaze! Someone was watching them! The Ice Witch looked towards the now paused ¡®Destiny Image.¡¯ After she hit pause, all the people in these Destiny Images became like stone carvings, no longer able to move. Chapter 669: 392 The Sea Will Eventually Be Mine_2 Chapter 669: Chapter 392 The Sea Will Eventually Be Mine_2 Whether it be pirates, witches, Black Hunters, or the fish and birds beneath the sea, none were exceptions¡­ And in an instant, the Ice Witch actually felt a trace of a gaze amid these frozen stone sculptures. The Ice Witch¡¯s gaze pierced through the sea, directly at the stone sculpture of Whale Father. ¡°This is just an extrapolation of the Crack, just an extrapolation of the Crack¡­¡± The Ice Witch muttered to herself, lifting her leg and taking a few steps forward. Her fair little feet also slowly stepped over the chilly waves. One step, and then another¡ª And the eyes of the Whale Father sculpture followed the witch¡¯s movement. As they peered into Whale Father, Whale Father was also watching them! The corners of the mouth on the stone sculpture suddenly curled viciously, revealing a smile full of fangs. The Whale Father in the Destiny Image was watching them! The crowd instinctively took a step back as they looked at the scar-ridden eyeballs of Whale Father. Then, from within the Whale Father sculpture, a hearty laugh that echoed through the entire sea arose. ¡°Hahahaha! Hahahahaha!¡± ¡°Ice Witch, it¡¯s been a very long time since we¡¯ve seen each other.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve become weaker again, as I expected, you¡¯re still the same as before, fond of using the forbidden power of the Crack.¡± Whale Father opened his mouth and exhaled a thick black vapor. In that instant, a Spirit Power Field roared out like a storm, like an immense mountain! Pelu couldn¡¯t help but take out a camera to snap a photo of the person in the distance. The initiator of countless battles in the Witch Sea, the mastermind behind numerous major incidents, once a slayer of an Admiral, the father of all in the Black Whale Group¡ªthe Pirate Emperor Whale Father! This Pirate Emperor has ravaged the sea for nearly fifty years! In the past, the power of Whale Father alone was enough to single-handedly challenge the entire Navy. In the prime of the Black Whale Group, if it wasn¡¯t for the intervention of the former Family Head of the Magic Bullet, requesting aid from the Imperial Capital in time, including Moonstone City, Sea Shell City, and other five coastal cities, they all would have turned into hell. To annihilate the Black Whale Group, Shell Country sent the hands of Imperial City merchants, top powerhouses from all the coastal cities¡¯ major families, and also deployed three of the highest level Imperial City seals, the Supreme Steam Mecha¡ª In the end, with the power of the Imperial Capital, the Black Whale Group was defeated, severely wounded, and Whale Father had no choice but to flee to Mist Sea. The defeat of the Black Whale Group to the supreme power of Shell Country¡¯s Imperial City is a memory shared by countless people of the Witch Sea. But what many people don¡¯t know is that the Whale Extermination Battle, which affected the entire sea¡¯s power structure, was essentially, greatly related to the Ice Witch¡­ If it wasn¡¯t for the hidden injuries the Ice Witch had planted on Whale Father beforehand, preventing Whale Father¡¯s Domain from releasing, the Whale Extermination Team led by the Imperial Capital might have been completely annihilated¡ª Too far to conduct an interview¡­ Pelu suppressed the urge to interview and asked: ¡°Witch, what has happened?¡± Seeing Whale Father in the distance, the Ice Witch struggled to maintain her composure: ¡°Two possibilities, first, he foretold my prophecy, prepared his words in advance, and spoke them at this moment. The second, he possesses the power to interfere with the cracks in my Destiny Image.¡± Interfering with the Destiny Image? Chen Qi fell into thought. This overturned his previous belief that the ¡®Destiny Image¡¯ crack had been absorbed by the Ice Witch. Meaning, this ¡®Destiny Image¡¯ crack is still located somewhere in the sea. Chen Qi looked toward Whale Father in the distance. Given the current situation, Whale Father¡¯s eyeballs could move along with the Ice Witch. If Whale Father cannot predict the future, then it should be the second possibility. Whale Father possesses some kind of power to interfere with the cracks. Chen Qi thought quietly to himself. As expected, Whale Father¡¯s Fifth Rank Saint profession could very well be a special profession capable of modifying, containing cracks. Of course, influencing the Destiny Image of the Ice Witch would require further preparations. The Whale Father within the Destiny Image, other than speech and expressions, cannot make any drastic movements. Just a shell. And Whale Father once again lifted his head and spoke calmly: ¡°Witch, there¡¯s no need for surprise, while your destiny is indeed powerful, it is still far from sufficient in the face of the power of the Great Whale. Using this power, contaminating your Destiny Image within a specific time frame is not a difficult task.¡± ¡°And in three days, the pitch-black tide will cross over the boundless Mist Sea, and I shall return again¡­¡± ¡°Witch, give up your struggle. No matter if it¡¯s a thousand or ten thousand destinies, the sea shall belong to me.¡± Afterwards, his abyss-like pupils moved away from the Ice Witch, slowly shifted to others, and finally lingered on Chen Qi. Soon, Whale Father¡¯s sculpture returned to normal, unable to make any effective actions. The crowd momentarily stood there stupefied. Whale Father¡¯s words were abnormally calm, his tone as if it was an everyday casual conversation, yet it stirred up unprecedented waves in everyone¡¯s hearts at this moment. This was a warning, and moreover, Whale Father had already remembered them! A rare dark expression crossed the Ice Witch¡¯s face, a murderous intent flickering in her eyes as she said quietly: ¡°Dammit.¡± She snapped her fingers! Bang! The entire Destiny Image collapsed in an instant, and they returned to the great conference room of White Dove Newspaper. The cold sensation of the sea and the polluted aura that filled the world finally dissipated. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± Chen Qi gasped for air. Compared to the polluted air in the Destiny Image¡¯s sea, the air inside the White Dove Newspaper seemed so refreshing. And after leaving the Destiny Image, everyone finally started to speak. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their expressions went from initial surprise to astonishment and eventually turned into a silent fear. Chapter 670: 392 The Sea Will Eventually Be Mine_3 Chapter 670: Chapter 392 The Sea Will Eventually Be Mine_3 Especially Mrs. Oli. With Moonstone City breached and the sea transformed into a sacrificial ground for the Great Whale, this completely overturned his understanding. Only now did she realize that both she and the Council had vastly underestimated the power of the Black Whale Group. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ice Witch looked at the people around her. Habitually, she wanted to speak to comfort them: ¡°You¡­¡± However, in that instant, the words of comfort stuck in her throat. Chen Qi looked at the Witch, leaning against the conference table, and smilingly said: ¡°Everyone, there is no need to worry too much. The Whale Father is indeed powerful, but he is also a being that can be defeated. It¡¯s just a prophecy; we will win.¡± In Chen Qi¡¯s view, there is no boss in the Witch Sea that cannot be conquered. ¡°Yes.¡± This time, the Ice Witch echoed Chen Qi, nodding slightly. The Ice Witch must be tired. I should take over the meeting from here¡­ Chen Qi continued: ¡°Currently, according to the Destiny Images, there are two points we need to pay the most attention to. First, is the Black Whale Blood, this substance that contaminates the human body must be strictly banned from sale, and also, this message must be spread throughout the entire sea¡­¡± Chen Qi looked towards Mrs. Oli and the White Dove Newspaper Editor. These two individuals, one is the Council Chairman of Moonstone City, the other is the Editor of the White Dove Newspaper. With the help of these two, accomplishing this would not be difficult. The White Dove Newspaper Editor bowed and said: ¡°This is what this old man should do, Black Hunter.¡± Mrs. Oli was still immersed in the first scene, with Moonstone City in ruins and countless families displaced, and did not respond. Slap! Chen Qi directly tapped Mrs. Oli¡¯s head. ¡°You¡­¡± Mrs. Oli wanted to find someone to punish the Black Hunter but, remembering that she had just been beaten not long ago, she ultimately nodded and said: ¡°This is my duty as the Council Chairman, even without saying, I would have done it.¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin, thinking carefully. Preventing the spread of Black Whale Blood ultimately has limited effectiveness. Chen Qi¡¯s mind once again brought up Little Crow¡¯s words: ¡°If you want to cure the Black Death Poison, go down into the Deep Sea and seek the Sea God.¡± Down into the Deep Sea¡­ Chen Qi fell into deep thought. Hiding deep under the sea, the hidden bosses are not so¡­ Finding the Sea God is quite troublesome¡­ Chen Qi. The Ice Witch interjected: ¡°Finding the Sea God is simple, we just need to detect the spiritual power at the bottom of the sea.¡± After instructing on matters and comforting the people, the Ice Witch said quietly: ¡°Currently, the most important thing is to enhance our strength.¡± Solving the Black Whale Poison is important indeed. But what¡¯s most crucial is enhancing their strength! Whether it is facing the Sea God or the Blood Hunter, without Saint Level strength, even if one could resist midway, in the end, it would inevitably be a miserable death. Enhancing strength, huh¡­ Chen Qi touched his chin, his thoughts complex. The Ice Witch said coldly: ¡°Mrs. Oli, I need to procure the tools and materials to manufacture Fifth-Order Professional Cards.¡± Oli turned her head, looking towards the conference table: ¡°Currently, the commercial district of Moonstone City has gathered transcendent creations from around the world.¡± Chen Qi also followed Mrs. Oli¡¯s gaze. On a ¡®Travel Report¡¯ on the conference table, specifically provided for the adventurers of Moonstone City, one headline caught his attention. #The Third Princess from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom arrives in Moonstone City, peddling flowers and forbidden items!!# The Third Princess, isn¡¯t she one of the protagonists from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the Beast Master¡­ Chen Qi was taken aback. The Third Princess¡­ Seeing the words on the headline, a little black flower of fear suddenly sprouted above Fen¡¯s head. Chapter 671: 393: Princess Isa the Golden Canary Chapter 671: Chapter 393: Princess Isa the Golden Canary S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen muttered softly: ¡°Why would Golden Canary show up?¡± Chen Qi picked up the travel report from the conference table and examined it closely. The travel report detailed the large merchant ships of other countries. After the Grade B Crack emerged, an unending stream of rare Transcendent Resources continually poured into Moonstone City. Lured by these Extraordinary Resources, the White Tower Federation, Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, and Frostwinter Kingdom all dispatched specialized large merchant vessels. These merchant ships are the sharp blades of their nations, among them, are unimaginably forbidden items. Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. According to the travel report, at this moment in Moonstone City, the world¡¯s three renowned traveling caravans have gathered! The book caravan from White Tower Federation, offering powerful, single-use scrolls, magic books, and High Order Magic Wands that only the White Tower can produce. The Bitter Crow Trading Team from Frostwinter Kingdom sells items that could withstand doomsday, such as Cold Resistance Clothing, Anti-freeze Clothing, Resistant Clothes, Poison Resistance Clothes, and more. And the most famous of all is the headline of the travel report: The Golden Canary Caravan from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! The caravan dispatched here is the chief caravan of the Golden Canary Family and under the command of the King, led by none other than Princess Isa who has the bloodline of both the Golden Canary Family and the Royal Family! The arrival of a Princess in a coastal city, if not for the recent multitude of major events in Witch Sea, would have been significant enough to make headlines. It could be said that the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom has invested much in Moonstone City to show their sincerity! Chen Qi looked at the newspaper. The newspaper detailed the types of goods sold by the Golden Canary family. The Golden Canary Caravan sells various products including Flower Dream Dew, which lures people into the Enchanting Demon¡¯s dreamland, the energy-boosting Burst Potion, Dog Medicine that causes one to grow dog ears and tails, and the Red Candle that enhances sensory perception¡­ The goods sold by the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom are, as always, magical! Chen Qi continued to read. Apart from these highly popular leisure items, the Golden Canary Caravan also sells rare Pet Beast Eggs and a multitude of pet-related items. Pet Beast Enhancing Potions, Pet Beast Learning Skill Cards, Pet Beast Perfume¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s eyes lit up again. His Dragon Furnace Body was missing a supportive Pet Beast Learning Skill Card. If he could get his hands on this Skill Card, the Nearshore Dominator might just be able to learn the ways of the Dragon Furnace Body! With a Catastrophe Level Black Ship Sea Dragon by his side, his combat capabilities at sea would undergo a qualitative leap. However, High Rank Pet Beast Learning Skill Cards are extremely expensive even in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom itself. In order to purchase one, VIP status is a necessity. Additionally, according to the travel report, tomorrow is the grand International Trade Fair on the commercial street. Chen Qi glanced at Mrs. Oli. Obtaining a VIP status is not a difficult task, especially when standing beside him is none other than Mrs. Oli, the chief of the Moonstone City Council! ¡°¡­¡± Feeling the intense gaze, Mrs. Oli turned to look at Ice Witch and Black Hunter. If Moonstone City is truly ravaged by the Black Whale Group as the Destiny Image has depicted. If the Whale Father¡¯s goal is to sacrifice everyone at sea to summon the peripheral Black Whale! Then she and the Council cannot be fixated on immediate benefits. Family feuds, personal enmity, resources from a Grade A Crack ¨C none of these matter in the face of a crisis that threatens to overturn the sea. For the greater good, they must set aside immediate gains and cooperate with Black Hunter and Ice Witch. Mrs. Oli lifted her head, her appearance aged somewhat as she spoke with a pleading tone: ¡°Black Hunter, I shall have my secretary tailor a VIP identity specially for you, to facilitate your activities in Moonstone City. Also, I will immediately call a meeting today to discuss today¡¯s matters and provide a prompt response.¡± ¡°A special identity?¡± A hint of confusion flashed in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Mrs. Oli clenched her fists: ¡°If word gets out that the infamous Pirate Black Hunter and the legendary Ice Witch have arrived in Moonstone City, the entire city, along with the Council, will be thrown into unprecedented chaos. Preparations are needed to welcome you, it will require some time for the citizens to ready themselves.¡± Are we that terrifying¡­ Chen Qi let out a drop of sweat. At this point, Mrs. Oli adjusted her hair and skirt, and curtsied to Ice Witch: ¡°Witch, thank you for your prophecy. I shall take my leave now to prepare my speech for the Council meeting. I swear by my grandfather¡¯s name, I will not neglect this matter.¡± The absolute power shown by the Whale Father in the Destiny Image, the tragic state of Moonstone City, and her husband, General Bai Ou whose life and death remain unknown, all weighed heavily on Mrs. Oli. After speaking, she sighed deeply and left on her own. The editor of White Dove Newspaper also patted Pelu on the shoulder, speaking in a weathered voice: ¡°Ice Witch, may we include today¡¯s matters in tomorrow¡¯s White Dove Times?¡± The Ice Witch replied coolly: ¡°As long as it does not disclose too much information about us, yes.¡± The editor of White Dove Newspaper bowed: ¡°I shall follow your command. The night grows late, and old I as well as little Golden Hair shall take our leave.¡± Golden Hair on Pelu¡¯s head bristled: ¡°But I haven¡¯t finished interviewing Qi and Ice Witch!¡± She had so many more questions for Ice Witch and Black Hunter! Questions like, is Ice Witch afraid of ice? Why doesn¡¯t Ice Witch need to use the restroom despite drinking so much tea? Where does Black Hunter¡¯s Water Elf come from? What¡¯s the relationship between Black Hunter and Flower Witch? Chapter 672: 393: Princess Isa the Golden Canary_2 Chapter 672: Chapter 393: Princess Isa the Golden Canary_2 ¡°Interview me again and you¡¯ll lose your life¡­¡± The White Dove Newspaper Editor sighed, hastily pulling Pelu and leaving the meeting room. ¡°I need to make a trip to the Steam Hand in Moonstone City¡­¡± Trembling throughout the entire time and not daring to speak, Bree also stood up to bid farewell. In the end, in the vast meeting hall, only the captain of the Nether Sea Ghost Ship, the first mate, the honorary captain Ice Witch, Little Crow, and six Water Elves remained. The Ice Witch looked towards Fen and Chen Qi and said: ¡°Qi, Fen, in these three days, I recommend you go to the business district in Moonstone City. There, you should find quite a few methods to enhance your strength.¡± Afterward, she turned her cold gaze towards Little Crow, who had a sorrowful face. In the Destiny Image, this Doctor Crow, due to the torment of Black Whale Poison, will return to the Black Whale Group and become a crazed Pirate General! You see, at this moment, Little Crow had already been chastised by the Ice Witch, and also confessed her sins to the Ice Witch! But even so, her mental state was still unstable. The Ice Witch made a slight move with her hand. Immediately, a tear squeezed out of the corner of Little Crow¡¯s eye as she raised her hand and said: ¡°I repent! Witch, please¡­ don¡¯t spank me!¡± The Ice Witch sighed with resignation: ¡°Although I can¡¯t completely cure the Black Whale Blood in your body, there are plenty of ways to delay it. Little Crow, come to my room tonight, and I will give you a thorough check-up.¡± A physical examination¡­ Looking at the Ice Witch, Little Crow¡¯s face blushed: ¡°Witch, wouldn¡¯t that be somewhat indelicate¡­¡± For some reason, she always felt that the Ice Witch¡¯s examination was unusual. ¡°It¡¯s a normal check-up.¡± The Ice Witch stroked Little Crow¡¯s head: ¡°Also, from now on, you may address me as teacher.¡± Afterward, she led Little Crow towards the entrance. At the doorway, the Ice Witch finally said: ¡°Little Black Hair, take good care of Fen, especially when facing people from the Golden Canary Family¡­¡± In the empty, vast room, now only Chen Qi and Fen were left. Just us? Chen Qi was momentarily startled. The Ice Witch and Little Crow both had their own affairs, while he and Fen were free to act on their own. However, guarding Fen in front of the Golden Canary Family, what does that mean¡­ ¡°Thank you, teacher!¡± Fen sprouted a joyous little yellow flower on her head and moved closer to Chen Qi, rubbing her fingers and saying: ¡°Qi, where do you plan to go tomorrow?¡± Chen Qi straightforwardly replied: ¡°Golden Canary Caravan, I need to buy materials that can strengthen the Nearshore Dominator. At the same time, Fen, there should also be materials there that can enhance your Flower Phase Skill.¡± Fen needs the Vine Whip Skill of the Flower Phase, while Chen Qi needs to cultivate the Nearshore Dominator; for them, the Golden Canary Caravan is a key target. ¡°Golden Canary¡­¡± Fen¡¯s complexion suddenly turned somewhat unpleasant. Chen Qi inquired: ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Fen frowned: ¡°Before I left the family, my uncles and aunts disagreed with my departure. In their eyes, I, afflicted with Blood Flower Disease, should strictly adhere to the family¡¯s will.¡± ¡°Furthermore, my spiritual intuition tells me that the current Golden Canary Family may not be very friendly towards me. Moreover, my sister Isa has arrived, and she does not like seeing anyone under the family¡¯s command defy her will.¡± Chen Qi was briefly taken aback and asked: ¡°Sister?¡± He vaguely remembered that Fen was supposed to be an only child. Fen pondered for a moment: ¡°The Golden Canary Family values bloodlines, not age. We generally refer to those of the same generation with strong bloodlines as brother or sister, and Isa, who has inherited the royal bloodline, is one of the strongest elders.¡± Fen¡¯s brows knitted together, as bad memories began to surface. In the Golden Canary Family, titles correspond to one¡¯s strength and bloodline. Those who are strong are called elder brother or elder sister; the weak are the younger brothers or younger sisters. And Fen, who had been sick since childhood, was the youngest of the sisters! ¡°I see¡­¡± Chen Qi propped his chin, with various matters concerning the Golden Canary Family emerging in his mind. The relationship between Fen and her family is not friendly. It seems that for disguising Fen¡¯s identity tomorrow, we¡¯ll have to put on quite the act. ¡­ ¡­ Noon, Moonstone City, Coastal Ship Street. On the other side of Moonstone City, to adapt to the era of Crack Tide, a new commercial street was developed along the sea. Unlike the main port of Moonstone City, it is mostly the commercial giants that dock here, specializing in trade. These commercial giants are connected by exquisite planks, forming a major ship street with the ships as the core. Other ports have become more solemn due to the leakage of Sea Coffin¡¯s power and the increased attacks of sea beasts. However, this ship street has become even more prosperous after the leakage of Sea Coffin¡¯s power. The boundless resources of Grade A Cracks, mountains high of gold, attract merchants from all over the world. Today, the number of both commercial ships and customers in Ship Street has reached unprecedented heights. Among the numerous vessels, the most prosperous is the Golden Silk Merchant Ship at the center of the ships. The Golden Silk Ship is vast, with four decks in total, its area equivalent to a large football field. Its main body is crafted from precious magic metal, the hull covered with a thin layer of golden sheen, and a large number of colorful gems, as if kissed by the first rays of dawn, shimmering dazzlingly. On both sides of the bulwarks, intricate and elaborate canary patterns are carved, and a multitude of canaries, lucky butterflies, and other pet beasts encircle the entire giant ship. And in the center of the giant ship sits a young girl in a golden silk dress on the captain¡¯s gemstone throne. Her hair styled in an updo of flower braids, a transcendent ring with red flower pattern, dressed in a canary gown, her expression supremely haughty. From her looks alone, one can confirm her noble status, a mighty member from the royal family, the Third Princess Isa. Isa casually flips through the newspaper in her hand. ¡°Grade A Crack Sea Coffin overtaken by Black Hunter, Witch¡­¡± Golden Canary Family¡¯s ship captain Isa snorts lightly, saying: ¡°It seems that even this cheap and ant-filled place, the Witch Sea, has some slightly sturdy rats.¡± After saying this, she crosses her legs and asks: ¡°Nancy, do you have any clues about Grade A Cracks?¡± The person before her is none other than Nancy, one of the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes. Nancy raises her head, looking at Isa with a timid voice: ¡°No, however, according to our Disaster Messenger¡¯s report, there is a 25% chance that within the Witch Sea, there exists Grade A Cracks with either Flower Phase or Heart Phase.¡± Isa¡¯s sapphire-like eyes lower as she asks: ¡°So you¡¯re saying, up to now, apart from the already conquered Sea Coffin, you haven¡¯t found a single Grade A Crack.¡± Nancy¡¯s face sweats more and more: ¡°Yes, yes, now not only do we have the Black Hunter in Crack Sea but also the Ice Witch, for safety¡­¡± S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Useless!¡± Isa glares at Nancy, not giving her a chance to explain: ¡°If it¡¯s because of fear, then you all should forever stay away from Grade A Cracks.¡± Immediately after, she spreads open the newspaper, her gaze unavoidably landing on ¡®Black Hunter and Witch¡¯. In the Golden Canary Family, a genius who survived Blood Flower Disease and now associates with a monster¡­ Isa presses : ¡°What about Fen? Haven¡¯t you seen her before? You should know, our eldest brother is currently conquering a new Crack, and now we need a family member who has suffered from the mutation disease.¡± Nancy stammers: ¡°I have seen her before, but¡­ I¡¯m too weak, I dare not, dare not¡­¡± Nancy stammers on. If Fen is the youngest sister among her sisters, then she is someone unworthy of even the title of sister. Isa twirls the Gem Flower in her hand, turning her head away in disappointment: ¡°Scrap, Nancy, you¡¯d only ever amount to being someone¡¯s sister in this lifetime.¡± Nancy bites her tongue, reluctantly nodding in agreement. As the hope of the family, Isa appears nothing like a family successor, rather she seems more like an arrogant and wilful pirate. Bad-tempered, exceedingly haughty, completely lacking the elegance of the family! But there¡¯s no helping it, Isa is a genius among her peers, and she also carries royal blood, not someone a lower-class family member could defy. Even though she¡¯s only sixteen, five years younger than Nancy. At this moment, Nancy continues: ¡°Sister Isa, according to our informant in the council, there may be a great crisis looming over the Witch Sea. Should we hire hunters to strengthen the guard¡­¡± Isa coldly replies: ¡°No need, for a crisis that could destroy a small broken-down city like this, to us, it¡¯s merely a harmless breeze.¡± ¡°The purpose of our visit here is not only for Grade A Cracks but also for oceanic pet beasts.¡± Our current priority is to collect sea beasts and expand the family¡¯s pet beast repository.¡± After that, Isa gently swings her long legs and asks: ¡°Nancy, answer me, who is the strongest Beast Tamer in the Witch Sea?¡± Chapter 673: 394: Shopping with Sister Fen Chapter 673: Chapter 394: Shopping with Sister Fen The strongest Beast Master in the Witch Sea? For a moment, Nancy fell into deep thought. In the Witch Sea, Beast Tamers are extremely rare. But undeniably, the most famous was once the ruler of Dragon Flower Islands, owner of the Black Thunder Dragon King?¡ªthe monarch of the skies, the Dragon Tamer King Jay! But there¡¯s a small problem. The soaring Dragon Tamer King had long ago fallen into the sea during the battle with the Black Hunter! Although he was lucky to survive and was imprisoned, the Dragon Tamer King was effectively gone. This pride of the sea, one of the few Beast Tamers, was no more! Besides Dragon Tamer King Jay? In Nancy¡¯s mind emerged the terrifying shadow of something pitch-black. The Black Hunter possesses an incredibly powerful pitch-black Sea Dragon. Moreover, Nancy¡¯s Beast Master intuition told her that the Black Hunter has a certain special scent. She said coldly: ¡°Black Hunter.¡± Again, him? A rare look of surprise flashed through Isa¡¯s haughty eyes as she lifted her head and asked: ¡°What Pet Beast does he have?¡± In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, powerful Pet Beasts are a symbol of status. And Isa is a great Beast Master. Nancy spoke softly: ¡°A Black Ship Sea Dragon with extraordinarily high talent, which the Black Hunter raised using the materials collected by the Dragon Tamer King.¡± Black Ship Sea Dragon¡­ A flicker of interest appeared in Isa¡¯s haughty gaze: ¡°This monster of the Witch Sea, it is somewhat interesting indeed.¡± ¡°Although I don¡¯t know by what cruel methods he manages, but being able to tame a Black Ship Sea Dragon proves he¡¯s got some ability.¡± In the Golden Canary Kingdom, to tame a wild adult Pet Beast, especially a powerful adult Pet Beast, one must possess both dominance and affinity. Dominance means personal strength; if one cannot suppress the Pet Beast with their own power, the Pet Beast will not obey their command. Beyond necessary dominance, affinity is crucial. One must make the Pet Beast feel safe, feel loved, to be able to tame it. And Isa is a natural-born powerhouse with the ¡°Thousand Beast Affinity¡± inspiration talent. This will make most friendly-class Pet Beasts especially close to her. However, even she, blessed with talent, could not tame a Black Ship Sea Dragon. Because for its entire life, the Black Ship Sea Dragon was unwilling to fall into servitude to humankind. More than a century ago, Beast Masters from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom had the idea of subjugating a Black Ship Sea Dragon, but up to now, not a single Beast Master has succeeded! Isa extended her slender forefinger, commanding: ¡°Nancy, go and invite the Black Hunter over, I want to exchange some Beast Taming tips with him. A powerful Sea Dragon Pet Beast is precisely what the Golden Canary needs right now.¡± Why not ask me to pluck the stars from the sky for you? Nancy forced a smile: ¡°Sister, I can¡¯t do it.¡± ¡°Useless! Scum!¡± Isa didn¡¯t care about Nancy¡¯s self-esteem at all, shouting two insults loudly. The sound was so harsh it could even be heard outside the room. Nancy felt bitter inside, no matter how unworthy she was, she was after all a member of her family and had always been striving for her family¡¯s prosperity. Don¡¯t be angry! Don¡¯t be angry! Look on the bright side, aren¡¯t there friends of yours who long to be scolded and never get the chance? Nancy consoled herself and suppressed the urge to retaliate: ¡°Sister, is there anything else?¡± Isa, seated on her throne, shot Nancy a contemptuous look. ¡°Listen, Nancy, the Golden Canary Family, although powerful, lacks Pet Beasts and experience in sea warfare.¡± ¡°If we want to fulfill the task given by the family, powerful Deep Sea Beasts are indispensable.¡± ¡°And the only way we can acquire a Deep Sea Beast is through the trade at Moonstone City. Remember, nothing is more precious than a powerful Deep Sea Pet Beast. Use all your connections to secure a Pet Beast suitable for deep-sea exploration for the family.¡± Isa slowly stepped down from her captain¡¯s position, lifting Nancy¡¯s downcast face with a hand. Nancy looked up, already with a few tears starting to edge her eyes. Isa lowered her head, her gemstone-blue eyes fixing steadfastly on Nancy: ¡°Nancy, I know you are annoyed, but in the Golden Canary Family, those with impure bloodlines must put in enough effort to gain recognition. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This sea mission is connected to the prosperity of the Golden Canary Family.¡± ¡°I hope you won¡¯t mess this up, useless Nancy.¡± ¡°Oh, by the way, if you do well, you¡¯ll immediately get a Fourth Rank Occupation Card¡ªoh yes, this wasn¡¯t specifically prepared for you.¡± Isa said. Recognition from the family¡­ In the Golden Canary Family, those without talent will never be able to raise their heads in their entire life. She clenched her teeth and said resolutely: ¡°As you command, sister.¡± ¡­ ¡­ Noon, Moonstone City, the bustling Boat Street. On a high-class dining boat decked with fresh flowers, the Head Chef brought out a fine peppercorn steak: ¡°Sir, Miss, your lunch, along with today¡¯s shop business schedule.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± At the outdoor dining table, a girl wearing a sunflower hat murmured softly. Immediately after, the Head Chef asked: ¡°By the way, are the two of you a couple? You don¡¯t seem like locals, may I know where you are from?¡± Chen Qi, dressed in a white merchant suit, took a sip of black tea: ¡°We¡¯re from White Tower Federation¡¯s Federation Beast Taming Academy. Also, we are not a couple, she¡¯s my sister, right, sister?¡± Sister! Fen¡¯s sunflower hat trembled, she nodded lightly, her face blushing as she said: ¡°Yes, brother.¡± The identity Mrs. Oli had arranged for them was that of Transcendent siblings from White Tower University. Chapter 674: 394: Shopping with Sister Fen_2 Chapter 674: Chapter 394: Shopping with Sister Fen_2 The Head Chef chuckled: ¡°So, it turns out to be siblings traveling together. But you must both be the best among the brightest, although my inspiration isn¡¯t strong, being just a Third Rank Monster Chef. But I can tell, both of you have already advanced to the Fourth Rank of the strong¡­¡± The Head Chef bowed his head and whispered: ¡°Let me tell you a secret, today, the Golden Canary Caravan has released a batch of new Transcendent goods. Even the top students from the Golden Bird University can¡¯t get their hands on these Extraordinary Resources.¡± As the Head Chef shared the street whispers of the ship street with Chen Qi and Fen, he prepared two cups of fine wine for them. ¡°Please enjoy,¡± he said. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, he tactfully left the place. After the Head Chef left, Fen lifted her head and adjusted her sunflower hat. In order to disguise themselves, Chen Qi changed into a double-breasted merchant¡¯s outfit, wearing a half-white wig and goatee, making him look like a prematurely white-haired merchant. Fen¡¯s disguise was much more complicated. A sunny sunflower hat, a flowing chiffon dress adorned with delicate print, matched well with the blood flowers on Fen¡¯s skin. On her feet were simple white canvas shoes. Moreover, a beige ribbon with yellow flowers adorned her slender neck. The ribbon danced in the wind together with the bright red flowers on her neck, adding even more beauty. There¡¯s no denying that Mrs. Oli certainly has much stronger aesthetics. How adorable! It was Chen Qi¡¯s first time seeing Fen wearing such casual clothes. You should know, besides the battle attire, the Witch Clothes, Fen¡¯s favorite attire is her long robe that covers herself completely. This is what a girl from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom should look like¡­ Chen Qi stared at Fen and took a sip of his wine: ¡°Little sister, you look very cute today.¡± Very cute? Fen¡¯s hat moved, immediately retorting: ¡°Qi, stop calling me¡­ little sister¡­¡± Mrs. Oli had arranged for their identities to be siblings, but even so, Fen still felt a bit off upon hearing this title! This title felt wrong! Chen Qi played his part and said: ¡°What? If I don¡¯t call you little sister, should I call you big sister, or maid, or daughter, or even wife?¡± ¡°What?¡± Fen¡¯s face turned red at once. Beyond the sibling identity, Mrs. Oli had prepared other roles for them to play. Like a Beast Tamer brother and sister from a remote area of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a famous merchant and his maid, a loving Head Chef of the chain association and her sickly daughter, a couple of happy-go-lucky adventurers chasing thrills¡­ But in the end, the Ice Witch, citing the above identities as not elegant enough, forcefully decided on their roles: Talented siblings from the White Tower Federation University, one upright and the other wayward, one mad and the other kind-hearted, one chaotic and the other orderly. Fen lowered her head and murmured in a mosquito-like faint voice: ¡°All these titles are better than this¡­ little sister¡­¡± Does Fen really hate the title little sister so much? Chen Qi finished his drink and said softly: ¡°Is that so? Once this is over, we can try playing other roles.¡± ¡°Eh?¡± Other! Other identities! That is to say, I would have to call him master, dad, or even husband! She suddenly recalled a role-play game of Pet Beast and master popular among the nobility of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. Just as the teacher said, indecent without manners! Fen¡¯s face instantly turned crimson, and she hurriedly pressed her hand over her bustling hat: ¡°Maintain grace! Bro¡­ brother!¡± What is Fen¡¯s little head fantasizing about now? Chen Qi watched Fen staring fiercely at him, and with a speechless smile, he rested his face in his palm: ¡°Alright, my foolish little sister, it¡¯s almost time, the renowned Golden Silk Ship is about to open for business. Will your elder sister Isa recognize you?¡± Fen pulled her hat down: ¡°I¡¯ve seen big sister Isa very few times, the last time was her fifteenth birthday, with our disguises now, she probably won¡¯t recognize us¡­ Plus, big sister Isa won¡¯t remember a person from the bottom of the Golden Canary Family; the family is too large¡­¡± If counting various collateral relatives, the Golden Canary Family¡¯s numbers could be in the tens of thousands. ¡°Is that so?¡± Chen Qi wiped his face with a napkin and reached out his hand: ¡°Well then, let¡¯s go, my foolish little sister.¡± Qi is really into his role now! Fen lifted her head, extended her hand, and placed it on Chen Qi¡¯s. After Chen Qi paid, he led Fen cautiously over the planks connecting the boats, heading towards the Golden Silk Ship. As they slowly stepped across the crowded deck, a golden canary after another flew past them. Golden canaries¡­ Chen Qi tilted his head, looking towards the beautiful pet beasts fluttering in the sky. The golden canaries are the core pet beasts of the Golden Canary Family, symbolizing pride and power. Therefore, the gaze they cast upon the numerous guests was not friendly. As they arrived at the ship, the hearty cries of hawkers reached their ears. ¡°Buy one get one free, Pleasure Dream Demon Potion big sale! For only 50,000 Shell Coins, experience dreams like never before!¡± ¡°I have Cat Transformation Potions from the great Mysterious Merchant Jin Li! I¡¯m looking to trade one hundred bottles for a Wise Level Potion that can turn a tiny pet beast into a human temporarily!¡± ¡°Slimey, stinky ooze pet beasts, the best companions for dealing with hygiene! Now priced at only 50,000 Shell Coins!¡± ¡°The great Bai Ou pet beasts that can complete delivery missions even amidst storms! Only for 200,000 Shell Coins! Beast Tamers, hurry up!¡± ¡°The Blast Stone Beasts you can strike repeatedly to vent frustration, only 300,000 Shell Coins each! Only three left, when they¡¯re gone, we close shop!¡± ¡°100 Shell Coins! Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s specialty five-color fresh flower ice cream!¡± Jin Li¡¯s business has even extended here¡­ Chen Qi and Fen, standing in the bustling center of the deck, found it somewhat overwhelming. There were too many things. Of course, rather than a deck, it was more like a huge commercial street, with vendors on both sides calling out their wares. Among the visitors here, half of them brought along some pet beasts. Even some cats and dogs without Transcendent abilities. ¡°Come out! No.1, No.2!¡± Chen Qi took out Water Elf One and Water Elf No.2 from his backpack card. ¡°Waku Waku (Yes! Master!)¡± Water Elf One zipped to Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder in a flash. ¡°Waku Waku (Master! I don¡¯t want you to touch me! I have a new master already!)¡± Water Elf No.2 slowly made its way to Fen¡¯s feet, turning back with each step. Under Fen¡¯s meticulous care, Water Elf No.2 had become thoroughly green with a strong fragrance of flowers. Because of Chen Qi¡¯s abandonment, Water Elf No.2 had decided to join Fen¡¯s ranks! However, to Chen Qi, it didn¡¯t matter at all if Water Elf No.2 was under Fen¡¯s command. Chen Qi clapped his hands and said: ¡°Sis, take care of our pet beasts.¡± Fen nodded. In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, owning a pet beast is a symbol of status. And most people in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom also believe that Beast Tamers are kind-hearted good people. Moreover, a Deep Sea Water Elf is no ordinary pet beast. After all, these are pet beasts even the Book Saint would want! Even in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, they are exceedingly rare and adorable pet beasts! The moment the water elves emerged, envy flashed in the eyes of the stall owners. Such bouncy and soft Water Elves! A vendor called out: ¡°Customers, your pet beasts are so cute; would you like some fresh flower ice cream? By the way, to the two little water elves, would you like some sweet juice that can turn sweet?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Qi waved his hand magnanimously. He and Fen, while walking, purchased desserts and fine red tea. Thanks to the water elves, without any effort on their part, the stall owners would strike up conversations with them. Unconsciously, Fen and Chen Qi¡¯s hands were filled with the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡¯s specialty snacks. It felt like a night market stroll¡­ Chen Qi took a bite of the slush and said to Fen: ¡°Sis, I feel like we¡¯re not on a mission but doing something else.¡± Not on a mission? Fen took a delicate bite of her ice cream: ¡°We came to purchase Extraordinary Resources¡­ Brother¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s true¡­¡± Chen Qi looked around. The ¡®commercial street¡¯ on the deck, despite its variety, lacked anything truly valuable. For the average Transcendent, these might be good items. But for the two legends, these things were clearly lacking. Indeed, there¡¯s nothing really good on the first level¡­ Chen Qi looked ahead, seeking someone, trying to gain access to deeper levels of trade. At that moment, he heard from behind a voice brimming with confidence of a young girl. ¡°Little brother, I offer ten million for your Water Elf pet beasts, will you sell?¡± Little brother? Upon hearing the voice, young as a little girl¡¯s, Chen Qi was startled for a moment. Chapter 675: 395: The Beautiful Beast Ruthlessly Defiled by the Black Hunter Chapter 675: Chapter 395: The Beautiful Beast Ruthlessly Defiled by the Black Hunter Ten million Shell Coins for a Water Elf? Whose voice is so arrogant? Chen Qi stroked his fake beard, curiously turning his head. Chen Qi looked around but saw no figure shouting. ¡°Where is the person?¡± ¡°Right here! You foolish brother!¡± Suddenly, Chen Qi felt a soft touch on his leg. Something very soft was touching his leg. ¡°Can¡¯t you hear me talking?¡± Chen Qi lowered his head, and only then did he clearly see the source of the voice. Right there, beside his and Fen¡¯s feet, was a little fox wearing big round golden-silk-rimmed glasses. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I¡¯m right here!¡± The arrogant little fox touched Chen Qi¡¯s leg fiercely a couple of times with its extremely soft paws. So soft! Chen Qi looked down, his pupils shrinking suddenly. This short-statured little fox was covered with soft and fluffy golden fur. Under the sunlight, a faint pattern of flowers shone on its fur. With its head slightly raised, its figure was graceful, making one unable to resist reaching out to gently stroke it, to feel that unequalled softness and warmth. Also, it had little paws full of fur balls. A noble and adorable little fox! This is no ordinary fox! Chen Qi took a deep breath. This is a Legendary Level Pet Beast, known as one of the most beautiful among the Golden Flower Bird Five Kings: The Golden Flower King! The Golden Flower King is also known as the Beast of Floral Beauty, a Legendary Level Pet Beast that seeks power, charm, and elegance at the same time. Only a master with charm, strength, and elegance can tame it! Of course, this insolent little fox right now is just a three-year-old juvenile. Still, even so, this little fox has combat power that rivals Legendary Pet Beasts! Chen Qi could clearly feel that the poor, weak, and helpless Nearshore Dominator, who hadn¡¯t yet learned the Dragon Furnace Body, was no match for the Little Golden Flower Fox! ¡°Human! Human! Do not look down on me!¡± The Little Golden Flower Fox lay on Chen Qi¡¯s leg, constantly tapping with its fluffy little paws. Smack! Smack! Smack! The proud creature seemed quite unhappy with Chen Qi continuously looking down on it. ¡°So cute¡­¡± A glint of curiosity also flashed in Fen¡¯s eyes, and she crouched down. Because of an illness, her parents never let her be around dangerous Pet Beasts since childhood. She had never even seen one as top-tier in beast lineage as this. Let me touch it¡­ Chen Qi also crouched down, picking up the beast that referred to others as ¡®brother¡¯ and ¡®human¡¯. Then, without hesitation, he rubbed its chin with his little hand. As a former Beast Master and owner of a Water Elf, Chen Qi knew many ways to make a Pet Beast happy¡ª Superb technique! The fur on its chin was soft and obviously well-cared for. Moreover, Golden Flower Foxes naturally love fragrances, and Fen beside her, is a woman who naturally smells of flowers! ¡°Human, do not touch my chin¡­ Watch your filthy hands!¡± ¡°Sis! You should also touch this fur, it feels nice to the hand!¡± Ah, so comfortable¡ªChen Qi showed a blissful smile, skillfully caressing the little fox¡¯s comfortable spots. ¡°Okay¡­ brother¡­¡± And Fen, who is not good at dealing with Pet Beasts, also gently touched it. ¡°Human! I¡¯ve come to find you on behalf of my master¡­ to buy¡­ a Deep Sea Pet Beast¡­ it¡¯s not¡­¡± ¡°Mew¡ª¡± Although the Little Golden Flower Fox was stubborn with its words, under the combined front and back assault by Chen Qi and Fen, it couldn¡¯t stop making sounds of comfort. ¡°Mew¡ª¡± ¡°Mew~¡± Although this little Pet Beast¡¯s personality was not as amiable as the Nearshore Dominator, and it obviously picked up bad habits from its master, in the end, it was still a cute little Pet Beast. ¡°Ah!¡± All of a sudden, a piercing roar broke through the air of the marketplace. Chen Qi looked ahead. He saw a woman with two Elven ears, wearing golden-silk-edged hunter¡¯s clothes, sitting desolately on the deck. ¡°Majesty Golden Flower Fox!¡± She looked despairingly at Chen Qi and Fen¡¯s merciless hands and muttered: ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s over, the master has been defiled! The master¡¯s purity¡­¡± ¡°Master¡­¡± Isn¡¯t that Nancy from the Imperial City¡¯s Three Heroes, the Seafood Sister? After a few days, why does she seem to lack the ambition to read all the books and the determination to taste every seafood the sea has to offer¡­ Chen Qi was momentarily stunned. Chen Qi looked around and noticed that everyone nearby was looking at them with surprised expressions. I¡¯ve attracted a bit of attention, huh. Chen Qi stood up, cleared his throat, and explained: ¡°It touched me first; we haven¡¯t done anything.¡± After that, he put down the Golden Flower Fox that appeared to be enjoying itself. As expected, this little fox was the pet of the Third Princess of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. But this is good, as it presents an opportunity to draw out Princess Isa. If he wants to buy the highest-grade Pet Beast Skill Cards, undoubtedly, he needs to come into contact with the leader of the Golden Canary Caravan¡ªThird Princess Isa. ¡°¡­¡± The Little Golden Flower Fox paused for a second, dumbly looking at the hands of Chen Qi and Fen, then suddenly opened its mouth wide. As a noble beauty, it almost got intoxicated by the hands of two mortals just now! Good thing it escaped the clutches of humans in time! It immediately ran to Nancy¡¯s side, leaped onto her head, and then looked down at Chen Qi and Fen with a proud gaze. As if nothing had happened, it said: ¡°Nancy! These humans have the Deep Sea Pet Beast the master wants! And it¡¯s a strong Deep Sea Pet Beast!¡± I must cover up the fact that the Little Golden Flower Fox was petted¡­ Nancy paid no attention to the Golden Flower Fox¡¯s words, quickly looked around. Luckily, most of the merchants here are just outsiders! Chapter 676: 395: The Beautiful Beast Mercilessly Defiled by the Black Hunter_2 Chapter 676: Chapter 395: The Beautiful Beast Mercilessly Defiled by the Black Hunter_2 You should know, in the eyes of a Beast Tamer genius like Isa, the Little Golden Flower Fox is her beloved! Her lover, her daughter! Although Isa is impolite to people, she gives all her love to her Pet Beasts. The actions of the two scoundrels in front of her are tantamount to defiling Princess Isa¡¯s husband behind her back! Lord Isa hates nothing more than her Pet Beasts being defiled by others! If Isa had witnessed this scene just now, a horrific spectacle of the Princess slaughtering two tourists would have taken place right on this deck! Then, their Golden Canary Caravan could forget about doing business in Moonstone City! Great sin! Nancy quickly took out shimmering Gold Coins from her trouser pocket and distributed hush money to the witnesses with lightning speed. Then, she turned her head: ¡°You two guests! You¡¯ve committed a great sin!¡± ¡°Great sin!¡± Nancy glared at Chen Qi and the Black Hunter with extremely ferocious eyes as she walked towards Chen Qi and Fen. She sharply pointed her slender index finger right at Chen Qi¡¯s nose: ¡°Remember! For the sake of your little lives, never show your faces¡­ in front of people from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom again! Atone! Repent!¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Chen Qi tilted his head, stroked his fake beard, and gave a slight smile to the seafood sister. ¡°Repent¡­¡± S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, the arrogant Nancy was at a loss for words. She felt an immensely powerful presence emanating from these two people! It was the presence of a Fourth Rank Transcendent! However, the true horror was yet to come. The real horror, she smelled that familiar scent. It was from the Tentacle Monster Black Hunter who she longed for every night yet could never have! Nancy, aspiring to taste the sea¡¯s delights, had always wanted to meet the Black Hunter. She even joined Ann in the hunt for the Black Hunter. However, she personally witnessed Chen Qi evolve from Second Rank to Third Rank and finally defeat the Pirate General to become a renowned presence across the sea! At that moment, Nancy realized that she would never be able to taste seafood in her life. But she never imagined that one day, the Black Hunter would actually appear before her! The Black Hunter really came! ¡°Black¡­ black¡­ black¡­¡± Nancy¡¯s mouth gaped like an egg, her eyebrows shot up to her forehead, and her entire face showed an extremely shocked and twisted expression. ¡°Shush¡ª¡ª¡± Chen Qi slightly lowered his head, narrowed his eyes, and made a shushing gesture. Nancy felt a cool sensation at her neck. Without any words, Nancy understood the Black Hunter¡¯s smile: Try saying that out loud? If she were to reveal the Black Hunter¡¯s identity here! The entire Golden Canary Caravan would fall into immense crisis. And she would surely die a miserable death at sea! ¡°Black¡­ black¡­ hehehe!¡± Nancy forcefully suppressed her oval-shaped mouth, her long elf ears twitched, and she squeezed out a radiant smile: ¡°Honored guests, as the Golden Flower Fox Lord said, it seems you have Water Elves for sale. How about ten million Shell Coins?¡± This person is not the Black Hunter, nor is that person a Witch¡­ Nancy began to use her masterful Self-hypnosis Skill. She thought ten million Shell Coins to buy a Water Elf? Chen Qi glanced at Nancy. You see, Water Elves may be weak now. But each Water Elf is his cherished Pet Beast. Water Elves are not for sale. Chen Qi immediately refused: ¡°Not for sale, but I can trade other Deep Sea series Pet Beasts.¡± ¡°Thirty million Shell Coins!¡± Nancy raised her finger to increase the offer. Not for sale¡­ Chen Qi bent down and introduced himself: ¡°Besides these, we also have some bones of Dragon King creatures for sale. I wonder if the Golden Canary Caravan has any Pet Beast Assistance Skill Cards with the Golden Canary Family trait to exchange?¡± Pet Beast Assistance Skill Cards¡­ Nancy was momentarily stunned. Skill Cards that assist with learning, characteristic of the Golden Canary Family. Compared to ordinary Pet Beast learning cards, it also uses Flower Elves from A-rank Cracks, making its cost and effects far superior to ordinary Skill Cards. Only Legendary and higher-ranking skills would use Skill Cards of this caliber. And all the Pet Beast Cards of the Golden Canary Family are in Princess Isa¡¯s hands. Only with Isa¡¯s consent can this transaction be completed. This merchant must not see Isa¡­ Nancy thought to herself. If the proud Isa knew the Black Hunter had touched her Pet Beast, the consequences would be dire. A battle between Princess Isa and the Black Hunter was not something they could withstand. And just then, from behind her, a familiar arrogant voice suddenly rang out. ¡°Guest, you¡¯re not a Beast Tamer, are you? According to the rules, the Pet Beast Assistance Cards of the Golden Canary Family can¡¯t be sold to non-Beast Tamers, especially foreign Beast Tamers. Although I don¡¯t know the value of this little Water Elf to you, we can offer fifty million.¡± When had Princess Isa shown up! In that instant, the surrounding merchants who were spectating all stood with eyes wide open and gasped in astonishment. ¡°Princess, she really came out¡­¡± ¡°So beautiful¡­¡± ¡°Praise You! Princess!¡± Chen Qi looked towards the figure behind Nancy. Isa holding a flower umbrella, delicately stepped forward. Isa was not old, but she was already 1.75 meters tall, coupled with her exceedingly beautiful eyes, exquisitely dressed, and the powerful aura of a Fourth Rank Flower Phase Transcendent, she radiated an overwhelming presence. Unlike the sharp Blade Phase Spirit Power Field, the Flower Phase Spirit Power Sublimation created an atmosphere that was comfortable, and enchanting, giving a wonderful feeling to those around. ¡°Master!¡± The moment Isa appeared, the Little Golden Fox leapt into her warm embrace. Chapter 677: 395: The Beautiful Beast Mercilessly Defiled by the Black Hunter_3 Chapter 677: Chapter 395: The Beautiful Beast Mercilessly Defiled by the Black Hunter_3 ¡°Good, good, Little Golden Fox~¡± Princess Isa¡¯s eyes instantly softened, gently stroking the chin of the Little Golden Fox, and gave it a kiss. At that moment, she was surprised to find that the fur on the Little Golden Fox¡¯s chin was somewhat disarrayed! Could it be¡ª¡ª Princess Isa immediately turned her gaze towards Nancy with a lion-like expression. Worthless Nancy, you failed to take care of the Little Golden Fox again! Damn it! Nancy quickly explained: ¡°I apologize, Princess Isa. The Little Golden Fox was just scared by our two distinguished guests.¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t scared by them¡­¡± the Little Golden Fox defended. Distinguished guests¡­ Princess Isa continued to stroke the Little Golden Fox¡¯s chin while looking towards Chen Qi and his companion. Her gaze lingered on Fen for a moment. Just as Fen had said, Princess Isa had long forgotten Fen¡¯s appearance, and thanks to Mrs. Oli and the Ice Witch¡¯s makeup, Princess Isa hadn¡¯t noticed anything. There was a faint scent of flowers on her; what brand of perfume is it? Princess Isa asked with an exceedingly gentle voice: ¡°Who might the two distinguished guests be?¡± Chen Qi bowed and said: ¡°Hello, Lord Isa. We are Beast Taming siblings from the White Tower Beast Taming Academy.¡± Chen Qi took out the credentials prepared by Mrs. Oli and showed them to Princess Isa. ¡°So you are friends from the White Tower Federation.¡± Nancy breathed a sigh of relief, although Princess Isa could be quite capricious internally. But as long as her mood wasn¡¯t too bad, she was capable of maintaining the most basic etiquette and grace in front of outsiders. Princess Isa smiled, then she walked over to Water Elf One and said: ¡°My apologies, I did not notice before. This is not an ordinary Water Elf, but one from the Deep Sea¡­Hmm, and it also seems to have consumed some extremely rare material¡­¡± Princess Isa fell into thought, then raised two fingers: ¡°Two hundred million Shell Coins! Plus the Pet Beast auxiliary learning Skill Card you just mentioned!¡± Two hundred million Shell Coins! Everyone was taken aback, hastily looking towards the Pet Beast at Chen Qi¡¯s feet. Is this little thing really worth two hundred million Shell Coins plus a special trait Skill Card? Princess Isa smiled faintly. As you know, unlike ordinary Water Elves, Deep Sea Water Elves possess the ability to operate at the bottom of the sea. Furthermore, they can also protect their masters deep underwater. Moreover, this particular Deep Sea Water Elf is clearly the cr¨¨me de la cr¨¨me among Water Elves. With this Water Elf, the Golden Canary Family¡¯s tasks also take a significant leap forward. Most importantly! She, Princess Isa, finds this Water Elf very cute! Bouncy, soft¡­ Princess Isa caressed her face with her hand, exhaling a warm breath. Two hundred million Shell Coins¡­ Chen Qi hesitated in his heart for three seconds, then firmly declined: ¡°Not for sale.¡± ¡°?¡± Princess Isa¡¯s eyes showed confusion, ready to raise her offer. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She, Princess Isa, had plenty of money! Plenty of things! However, what she did not anticipate was Chen Qi¡¯s strong tone, stopping her: ¡°Lord Isa, please do not raise your offer anymore, I will not sell the Water Elf!¡± ¡°Vaku vaku (Master!)¡± The Deep Sea Water Elf No.1 teared up, quickly hugging Chen Qi¡¯s leg. It knew its worth was priceless in its master¡¯s heart! The Water Elf One swore in its heart that even if its master became less desirable, it would follow its master for life, never leaving. If she raises the price any further, I really might be tempted¡­ Chen Qi coughed twice, swiftly changing the subject: ¡°Of course, Lord Isa, we siblings have been living in the Witch Sea for some time and have a good number of other Deep Sea Pet Beasts.¡± Although the purpose is not clear at the moment, it¡¯s evident that the Golden Canary Family currently needs creatures from the Deep Sea. ¡°Other Pet Beasts¡­¡± But I really do want it¡­ Princess Isa¡¯s hand petting the Little Golden Fox involuntarily lightened, her gaze turning back to the Water Elf. If it were before, she would have to ask the butler to negotiate with Chen Qi. But now, with a Rank A Crack imminent, for the Golden Canary Family to conquer the sea, Deep Sea Beasts are the most crucial. In front of her are two Fourth Rank individuals, the only ones they¡¯ve encountered in this sea who trade in Sea Beasts beside pirates. And their strength is formidable, even capable of taming a rare creature like the Deep Sea Water Elf. Princess Isa suppressed the yearning in her heart for the Water Elf, asking with a gentle voice: ¡°How many Sea Beasts can you sell to me? Just a friendly reminder, our Golden Canary Family does not accept any riffraff with less than Third Rank strength.¡± Chapter 678: 396: Return to the Ghost Fire Fish Base Chapter 678: Chapter 396: Return to the Ghost Fire Fish Base Isa lifted her chin and declared loudly: ¡°I only want the big ones!¡± Those with strength below Third Rank are of no interest¡­ A hint of doubt flickered in Chen Qi¡¯s eyes. Does the Golden Canary Family have a certain mission in the Witch Sea? Normally, Sea Beasts of Second Rank strength would suffice for transporting goods. However, Sea Beasts requiring Third Rank strength are often for highly difficult tasks that demand combat. But as a Beast Taming Family, the Golden Canary¡¯s Pet Beasts are extremely powerful in battle! Merely the hundred canaries that seem harmless on this ship are ferocious creatures capable of firing artillery barrages in succession. Joined together, they can assemble a shining Golden Canary Spear in the night sky. Just now, that juvenile little fox had the power to stir up the tides, a fierce beast indeed! Under normal circumstances, the Golden Canary Family wouldn¡¯t need to enhance their combat strength with Sea Beasts¡­ Chen Qi stroked his chin, eyeing Isa with suspicion. What could a Sea Beast do that the Golden Canary Family¡¯s Pet Beasts cannot? If there really is something a Sea Beast can do that Isa¡¯s Pet Beasts cannot, the only thing would be diving into the Deep Sea! Beneath the vast sea of Witch Sea lurks pollution and high pressure, making it difficult even for the body of the Dragon King to operate in the Deep Sea. Chen Qi pondered for a moment, then asked directly: ¡°Do you intend to dive into the Deep Sea?¡± Isa was taken aback, her small head tilting back! In an even louder voice, she retorted: ¡°No.¡± That means yes¡­ Chen Qi silently mused. This elder sister among the Golden Canary Family¡¯s sisters, is not adept at hiding her little expressions. The Golden Canary Family wanting to dive into the Deep Sea means they are aware of certain information beneath the seabed. And the Sea God that Chen Qi and Fen are looking for also lurks in the Deep Sea. Perhaps what they seek, and their ultimate destination, coincide with the Golden Canary Family¡¯s. A hint of fierceness flashed in Isa¡¯s eyes as she twirled the umbrella handle in her hand: ¡°You two, do not try to pry into the Golden Canary Family¡¯s secrets! So, can you provide Sea Beasts with Third Rank strength?¡± Chen Qi nodded and asked: ¡°Any specific requirements?¡± Isa answered directly: ¡°No need to complete a contract, we Golden Canaries have our ways to do so, we just need you to somehow keep the Sea Beast calm for a certain period of time. A Third Rank Sea Beast can be exchanged for one Golden quality Golden Flower Pet Beast Card!¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin, asking: ¡°Just need them to be calm for a while?¡± The Pet Beasts needed by most Beast Tamers are those that have been defanged and trained. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Isa said firmly: ¡°Yes, I¡¯m not one of those incompetent Beast Tamers who need patience and love to tame a Pet Beast.¡± ¡°I just need to stand here, and the Pet Beasts will follow me.¡± Then, Isa placed her hands on her waist, and in her blue pupils, faintly emerged the shape of a golden fox! This is the legendary skill, Pet Beast Charm¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling elated. Pet Beast Charm, a special secret technique mastered by the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. Only those with Heart Phase inspiration talent can learn this technique, which allows a Pet Beast to feel immediate affection for the user! In simple terms, it¡¯s All Spirit Charm! And Isa¡¯s talent is even beyond that. Many Pet Beasts merely need to glance at her, and they will fall into ¡®Charming¡¯ forever! Chen Qi recollected carefully. This Third Princess Isa, had once charmed her opponent¡¯s Pet Beast right in front of them in the dueling arena, and used the opponent¡¯s Pet Beast to defeat them! As long as it wasn¡¯t a violent Pet Beast like the Black Ship Sea Dragon, most Pet Beasts would become captives at her feet! Especially cute and docile special Pet Beasts like the Water Elf. With this talent, she quickly amassed an army of Sea Beasts through the special Heart Phase Technique ¡°Pet Charm¡±. Isa raised her finger and said: ¡°Alright, that¡¯s all I require, how many do you have?¡± Chen Qi touched his chin, surveying the surrounding seas: ¡°By conservative estimates, twenty!¡± ¡°Two¡­ Wait, wait!¡± How many? A look of shock crossed Isa¡¯s proud expression as she quickly focused on the pair before her. Could this brother and sister be hidden Sea Beast breeders in the Witch Sea! Chen Qi smiled confidently: ¡°That¡¯s just an estimated value, the final result is likely to be higher, how many do you want?¡± Chen Qi sensed the scent of a major deal. Such a high-quality customer was rare. Even with his Deep Sea Affinity, to train a host of Sea Beasts was a formidable task. However, to make the Sea Beasts docile required merely the addition of special seasoning to the bait, making it easy to tame hundreds of Sea Beasts. Of course, these Sea Beasts must not leave his Domain, otherwise they would become unmanageable. More than twenty! Isa blinked. Their mission ultimately required one hundred, and so far, with everyone¡¯s efforts, they had gathered twenty-five! The man before her might be able to fulfill their mission list! To prevent others from snatching them up, Isa stood tall and proclaimed in front of everyone: ¡°Whatever amount you have, we Golden Canaries will take it all! We want them all!¡± Then, she made a slight gesture with her hand. Suddenly, the air was filled with numerous dazzling royal treasures. Among them, there were top-tier Pet Beast Skill Learning Cards from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom and the Elf Core that could enhance the Elf series Pet Beasts¡­ The Defense Skill Card Suffering Thorns Body developed by the Golden Flower Bird King himself and the Pleasure Vine created by the Queen! Fen swallowed hard. Among them, Pleasure Vine was a Fourth Rank Transcendent top-tier Flower Phase Skill Card, a Skill Card her mother had longed for, something her mother had strived for ten years to obtain without success. Chapter 679: 396 Return to Ghost Fire Fish Base_2 Chapter 679: Chapter 396 Return to Ghost Fire Fish Base_2 If she has these two skill cards, she would be able to make up for the deficiencies in defense and offense simultaneously. As expected of a Princess, truly wealthy¡­ Chen Qi couldn¡¯t help but sigh. The resources owned by the top Transcendent nobles in this world are unimaginable. Isa beckoned with her fingers: ¡°Nancy, sign a detailed contract with these two clients.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Nancy skillfully pulled out the contract from the backpack card and filled in the specific contract content with a quill pen. ¡°Here.¡± Chen Qi took the contract paper. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On such a large merchant ship, to prevent either party from breaching the contract or changing their minds, the parties would sign a contract with the extraordinary powers of scales and shells before the transaction. Isa promised that she would buy all the eligible Sea Beasts under Chen Qi¡¯s command. Chen Qi carefully reviewed it. The price of the Sea Beasts was many times above the market rate. If he could sell Isa fifty Sea Beasts, he could exchange them for the King and Queen skill cards in the Golden Canary Treasury, the highest rank of Pet Beast skill cards, and the rare Pet Beast Cultivation Material Elf Crystal¡ª If he could sell a hundred, he could also obtain the unique Pet Beast Contract Card of the Golden Canary Family. A very large contract¡­ Chen Qi and Nancy discussed the specific details. And while Chen Qi was not paying attention, Isa¡¯s lips curled into a faint sinister smile. The foreigner from White Tower hadn¡¯t realized yet whom he was dealing with¡­ Isa blinked an eye. The plan is going smoothly! While the master is preoccupied with signing the contract, now is the perfect time to invade the mind of the Deep Sea Water Elf. As a genius among Pet Beast talents, Third Princess Isa would certainly not miss out on the Pet Beast she has her sights on¡ª Water Elf No.1! She could feel that this Water Elf had an unprecedented talent, and with a little nurturing, it might become her sixth main force! However, all these depend on whether the man in front of her is willing to sell the Water Elf! Because of the bond between them, Chen Qi is currently unwilling to sell the Water Elf. But in this world, there are no unbreakable bonds, even between Pet Beasts and their masters! But what if the Water Elf rebels? What if it disobeys its master? What if the Water Elf is attracted to another master? Isa silently approached the Water Elf. ¡°Cough cough!¡± Her unique perfume scent drifted in front of Water Elf No.1. Water Elf No.1 turned its head, its large eyes looking at the human female in front of it! As expected, attracted by me¡­ Isa twirled the flower stalk in her hand. Pet Beast Charm. Fox Eyes! In an instant, a pink fox flashed in her eyes, petals gently scattering around her, and her whole being emitted a faint, gentle fragrance, like an extremely tender Angel! Not just Pet Beasts, even humans would be instantly infatuated with Isa¡¯s charms. Subsequently, Isa created a soundproof space and whispered very softly: ¡°Little guy, you really are a cute Pet Beast, it¡¯s a pity, your master seems not to have cultivated you well, if I¡­¡± Isa used Charming on the Water Elf. Water Elf looked at Isa, its eyes wide open. Remarkably effective! Isa thought to herself. However, the next second! She heard a retching sound. ¡°Ugh¡ª¡± Water Elf No.1, which lived in the sea for years, could not adapt to this strange perfume scent and felt discomfort. How could this happen¡­ Isa was stunned. Logically speaking, there shouldn¡¯t be any Pet Beast that could resist her All Spirit Charm! However, before she could react! Splat! Water Elf No.1 suddenly sprang up, conjuring a large water slap, and struck Isa! A particularly crisp water slap! ¡°Wakuku (Human! Stay away from me!)¡± Isa stood there dumbfounded, looking at the Water Elf under her feet, disbelief in her eyes. Drops of water from her face gently fell to the ground. How could there be a Pet Beast, able to resist her Charm? Could there be someone more appealing than her in its eyes? In that moment, something in her heart shattered. Even the five Kings of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom had not beaten her! ¡°???¡± Chen Qi turned his head, looking at the red mark on Isa¡¯s face. What happened in just that short amount of time? To maintain a friendly cooperation, and not worry the Ice Witch, he already tried his best to avoid conflicts with Isa. But it seems like there was a minor accident. Why does it feel like the sparkle in Isa¡¯s eyes is gone¡­ Chen Qi thought: ¡°Sorry, my Water Elf is quite fierce and doesn¡¯t like strangers getting close to it, the contract is already signed, we will take our leave now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Isa remained still. What happened? Chen Qi looked puzzled. Forget it, let¡¯s retreat¡­ Chen Qi bowed: ¡°Well then, Lord Isa, we are going to collect the Sea Beasts now, please wait for our good news.¡± After signing the contract, Chen Qi and Fen quickly left the merchant ship, leaving the disheveled Princess Isa in the wind. Chen Qi and Fen lingered for a long while after leaving. What happened to the Princess? Nancy spoke softly: ¡°Sister, it¡¯s nothing, I have to leave too¡­¡± Swish! Isa immediately grabbed Nancy¡¯s collar and yanked her over. Tears flashed in her eyes as she gritted her teeth: ¡°Nancy! I order you to go to the library immediately and find all the information about Water Elves, including its hobbies, habits, favorite food, favorite scents!!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Nancy was dumbfounded. Isa bit her lip, looking in the direction Chen Qi left, murmuring resentfully: ¡°Such an interesting Pet Beast¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ Near the sea, foggy day. The entire near sea area was covered in a soft mist. Chapter 680 - 396: Return to Ghost Fire Fish Base_3 Chen Qi was steering the Nether Sea Ghost Ship, heading towards the White Tree Base that he had long forgotten. Fen sighed: "Qi, are you alright? I feel like you''re being targeted..." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Targeted again? Why? Chen Qi said, puzzled: "Why?" Fen furrowed his brows: "I don''t know, but don''t worry too much, Isa may have a bad temper, but she seldom kills people, and she''s not bad towards her family... Moreover, if it weren''t for the protection of the Golden Canary Caravan, I don''t think Isa would be a match for you, Qi!" "Really?" Chen Qi stroked his chin. Isa also liked to initiate pet beast battles, a combative enthusiast. He was quite keen to have a fight with Isa, one of the protagonists of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. However, a battle between the two would undoubtedly cause chaos throughout Moonstone City. With the great war imminent, it would be troublesome if the Ice Witch found out about their mess. Fen leaned over the side of the ship and asked softly: "Qi, can we really handle twenty Third Rank Sea Beasts?" "It depends..." Chen Qi also didn''t have a specific number in mind. Now, the Great Whale and the Sea Coffin''s forces had contaminated the entire sea. All the Sea Beasts had become unusually fierce. Under the time constraints, there was a certain chance they would return without accomplishing anything. Previously, Chen Qi had used Deep Sea Affinity at sea. Unfortunately, those summoned were either ordinary Second Rank Sea Beasts or creatures grotesquely corrupted by the Crack''s forces. For this reason, Chen Qi decided to visit his base. He hadn''t been back to the White Tree Base since it was established. He wondered how Ghost Fire Fish, Hai Yunduo, Little Green Algae, and the others were doing... But undoubtedly, this dangerous place, frequented by the Nearshore Dominator and Black Hunter, gathered many powerful Sea Beasts from near the coast. Bang! Bang! Chen Qi''s Nether Sea Ghost Ship collided with something hard. "Hmm?" Chen Qi looked forward. Logically, there shouldn''t be any White Tree trunks at this place? According to the map, there was still some distance to the White Tree Base. Beyond that, thick layers of fog enveloped the area. Chen Qi looked down. Blocking their path was not a White Tree trunk but a massive skeleton. A hundred-meter-long beast''s skeleton floating on the sea! Chen Qi looked around. Not only that, the surrounding sea area was full of skeletons and shipwrecks. Many ship disasters occurred here! Just then, an exploration ship from the Moonstone City Hunter Association crossed through the fog! "Don''t block the way! The ship ahead!" The one-eyed captain shouted from the bow: "Fellow travelers, aren''t you going to run?" "Run?" Chen Qi looked puzzled, peering towards the distant sea horizon. The one-eyed captain increased the speed of the ship to the maximum, looking terrified at Chen Qi and Fen! The two of them, unbelievably, didn''t wear earmuffs or fireproof clothing! "You two are insane! Coming to the land of the Song of Death and Fire, daring not to take any protective measures!" Protective measures? Chen Qi was stunned for a moment. It seemed that a little change had occurred in the White Tree Base during his absence. The strong winds dispersed the fog. Chen Qi looked towards the distance. From atop the huge White Tree shrouded in the fog, came the familiar song of the Sea Demon. "La la la¡ª¡ª" "La la la la¡ª¡ª" In that instant, the eyes of the twenty adventurers on the exploration ship were instantly filled with blood, and their joints dislocated in an unnatural way! Crack! Crack! The ship''s Priest shouted hoarsely: "No! No! The Song of Death has arrived!" And with the Sea Demon''s song, a spread of green Ghost Fire spanning a thousand meters swept across the raging sea, attacking them. Chapter 681: 397: The Crack beneath the Sea Chapter 681: Chapter 397: The Crack beneath the Sea What is this thing? In Chen Qi¡¯s pupils, a continuous green fire wall was reflected. Under the pervasive singing, atop the surging waves, these flames floating on the sea suddenly rose violently, light and eerie, and then swiftly collided, forming waves like a tsunami! It¡¯s speeding up! Green sparks lightly landed on Chen Qi¡¯s face! At this moment, the emotions of the people on the exploration ship finally completely lost control. ¡°We should not covet the Big Ghost Fire! It¡¯s not a treasure we can afford to desire!¡± ¡°Damn it! I just wanted to show off a burning Ghost Fire Ship to my old man and granny at home, why is this so hard!¡± ¡°Which bastard! Who said the Death Sea Demon could be brought back!¡± ¡°Stop talking! The Ghost Fire Mad Dog is coming!¡± Death Sea Demon? Ghost Fire Mad Dog? Chen Qi heard these nicknames with some confusion. These were titles he had never heard before. However, along with the wails of the people, that ear-piercing song pervading the entire sea, instead of diminishing, intensified even more! Boom! Almost in an instant, the wave-like green Ghost Fire, under the urging of the singing, covered the exploration ship in front of Chen Qi. In a moment, the ship seemed to crumble like clay struck by a hammer. If it weren¡¯t for the people on the exploration ship, all equipped with fireproof clothing produced by Bonfire Energy Company, with their Second Rank bodies, they would soon be buried within the Ghost Fire!! The crew on the exploration ship jumped off one after another. What exactly is this? Chen Qi raised his head. And as the exploration ship crumbled, the surging Ghost Fire suddenly converged, forming an even larger twenty-meter-tall fiery hound with a burning mouth¡ª The flames roared, the flames devoured, the flames consumed everything! The next target of this flame was Chen Qi! ¡°Kid, this flame delights in hunting ships, jump into the sea quick!¡± S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the sea, a crew member urgently shouted. On Chen Qi¡¯s neck, burned by the Ghost Fire, some wounds appeared¡ª Flames that could break through his Qi Power defense. Do I look like I need a reminder? Chen Qi casually drew his sword. Boom! The sharp Sword Energy fiercely split open the Ghost Fire hound in front of him, revealing the true face hidden within. And within the Ghost Fire, one after another Ghost Fire Fish floating in the air blinked with big eyes and looked towards the people on the ship in terror! It¡¯s that man! The man who skinned them has returned! It turns out to be you¡­ Chen Qi greeted the Ghost Fire Fish: ¡°Long time no see.¡± Before leaving the nearshore, he, on his own, gathered all the Ghost Fire Fish and bullet squids along the coast, artificially forming a never-before-seen Ghost Fire Fish habitat. But as time passed, influenced by the Sea Coffin and Black Whale Power, these originally extremely ferocious little Ghost Fire Fish also grew¡ª Only that this growth was indeed somewhat terrifying. What have they been eating? They can even fly in the air now! Chen Qi looked toward the endless flames before him and struck out with his sword again. Boom! A surge of Qi Power burst forth, and instantly, the Ghost Fire Fish composing this wall of Ghost Fire scattered into the sea. The Ghost Fire Fish have gotten stronger, but compared to him and Fen, they are still weak. Chen Qi turned his head, looking towards the survivors on the sea. In their backpack cards, there should be tools for building temporary lifeboats. ¡°Let¡¯s go, do not come here again, and don¡¯t try to get others to come here, either.¡± Chen Qi snapped his fingers and continued to steer the Nether Sea Ghost Ship towards White Tree Base. Above the sea, the people who hadn¡¯t recovered from their shock looked at the distant Nether Sea Ghost Ship with fear. That strike just now, only a Fourth Rank could do it! Who is that person! The one-eyed captain leading the group took a deep breath. He thought of that man, in the legends, originally this sea area was surrounded by ferocious Ghost Fire Fish leading to countless accidents. However, one day, suddenly, all the Ghost Fire Fish in the nearshore disappeared. According to the White Dove Times, it was a Hunter who inherited the will of the Deep Sea Hunter, hunting Ghost Fire Fish for the peace of the sea! Even the Nearshore Dominator was scared to come out by him. Hence, this sea area experienced peace for a period. Could it be that this person is the Great Hunter who tamed the group of Ghost Fire Fish! ¡°Thank you very much.¡± The crew looked at the distant ship, not daring to stay long, and hurriedly left the area. Dong! Dong! Dong! The Nether Sea Ghost Ship crashed through one after another branch of the White Tree, directly entering the center. ¡°Such piercing sound, I wonder which devil created such a despairing song¡­¡± Fen in Art Country covered her ears and couldn¡¯t help but remember some sad past events. This singing could cause serious contamination to the spirit; without a Fourth Rank Spirit Power Field or strong Spirit Resistance, one would quickly fall into a state of madness. This seems to be a song I improvised¡­ Chen Qi raised his head, looked towards the center of White Tree Land. There, a towering hundred-meter giant tree firmly occupied the entire sea area. Under the influence of Crack Tide, this giant tree welcomed its second spring, becoming even more gigantic. ¡°Little algal creature, Hai Yunduo, I¡¯m back.¡± Chen Qi raised his head and called out loudly. And then, from within the trunk of the tree, a little Sea Demon with algal hair slowly peeked out her head. In her hands, she still held the Siren¡¯s Harp, her sticky tentacle-like lower body joyfully twirling! Still alive, with no major issues¡­ Chen Qi sighed in relief. Chapter 682: 397: The Crack Under the Sea_2 Chapter 682: Chapter 397: The Crack Under the Sea_2 He had just seen so many wrecks and thought that the little green algae had encountered some unforeseen danger. But its growth¡­was too rapid¡­Chen Qi looked toward the little green algae at this moment. Under the influence of Crack Tide, the growth rate of transcendental marine life far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people. The little green algae, which used to barely reach his waist, was now the height of a normal human female! In a few months, it might become a queen-level Sea Demon from Sea Demon Land as tall as three meters. Realizing it was Chen Qi, the little green algae blinked and swiftly leaped down from White Tree Land. Splash! The little green algae jumped into the sea, playing a joyful tune with the harp, to express its happiness: ¡°La la la la la~¡± While playing the harp, the green algae tentacles on its head danced wildly. Water Elf No.2 also hopped down from Fen¡¯s head, greeting the little green algae with a fist bump. ¡°Long time no see, little green algae¡­¡± Chen Qi patted the little green algae on the head. ¡°Hello¡­ I am Qi¡¯s sister, no, Ghost Ship¡¯s deputy captain, Fen!¡± Fen took off her flower hat and gave a bow to the little green algae. In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, even with pet beasts, one must maintain elegance. ¡°La la la la la~¡± The little green algae started singing. The little green algae still couldn¡¯t speak, only expressing its mood through singing¡­ Chen Qi touched the sticky tentacles of the little green algae¡¯s hair and looked around White Tree Land. Wooden fragments were scattered throughout the sea. The net cages and little huts he once built had long since crumbled under the onslaught of the sea tides. Chen Qi looked toward White Tree Land. The distance between White Tree Land and Moonstone City was still too far, and the area too dangerous. Under the sea tides, if he was to build a new major base, it had to be as close to the city as possible. Chen Qi thought it over. His strength was now sufficient, and as long as he had individuals like Mrs. Oli or navy admirals on his ships and bases, the navy would not dare attack him easily. Even if these ships and bases were right in the face of Moonstone City and the Navy! The little green algae possessed the ability to release group buffs, which were negligible for him at present, but should play a significant role in guarding the base. He would give it to the Ice Witch later and let her handle it¡­ Chen Qi had decided on his plan. After appeasing the little green algae, Chen Qi used Deep Sea Perception to slowly probe the spirit power field of this sea area. His and Fen¡¯s aim for coming here was to see White Tree Land again and to find sea beasts with Third Rank power! The more, the better! One, two, three¡­ Chen Qi was startled. In this sea area, the spiritual power fields of Third Rank sea beasts astonishingly reached a total of eighty! However, these sea beasts were all hiding at the bottom of the sea! It seemed like these sea beasts were all asleep¡­ Chen Qi was taken aback. Then, Chen Qi threw out the Extraordinary Fish Bait. Boom! Suddenly, one after another green fire-burning floating fish, with threatening gleams in their eyes, burst out from the seabed, Followed swiftly by white, bullet-shaped sea creatures that surged out fiercely. In an instant, this previously quiet expanse of sea was dominated by huge sea beasts. Most conspicuous among them were the floating green Ghost Fires. These green burning spherical creatures were about half a meter in size, round and plump, with a small, shaky triangular tail behind them. Under the influence of Crack Tide, the Ghost Fire Fish underwent natural evolution. Chen Qi was slightly surprised. The Ghost Fire Fish in front of him, no, more accurately, should be called Big Ghost Fire Balls, Big Ghost Fire Fish. The twenty Big Ghost Fire Fish in front of him all possessed Third Rank Transcendent power! Add to that the ten Ghost Fire Fish that just formed the Ghost Fire Wall, and there are thirty Third Rank creatures! In addition¡­ Chen Qi turned his head. Ten Third Rank Bullet Sharks plus ten soft, huge Big Sea Clouds. The Bullet Squid evolved into Bullet Sharks about a terrifying five meters long, comparable to a small boat. And the five Big Sea Clouds, now a staggering three meters in diameter, became super-sized cotton candies with the capability to create fog. The fog spreading over White Tree Land was indeed created by these Big Sea Clouds. A total of fifty Third Rank sea creatures! This was more than enough to fulfill the commission of the Golden Canary Caravan and make a tidy profit from them! To have accomplished it just like that¡­ Chen Qi had initially planned to have a big fishing event over the sea. But with the Ghost Fire Fish, such a weak sea creature, evolving on such a large scale¡­ This is no longer something that ordinary tidal forces can achieve! Chen Qi¡¯s Spiritual Power Perception faintly senses something amiss at the ocean floor. There¡¯s something else that helped them evolve! There are rare Extraordinary Materials deep under the sea! After locking onto the location with his Spiritual Power Perception, Chen Qi immediately commands: ¡°No.1, bring up the thing from the ocean bottom!¡± ¡°Vaku vaku (Understood)!¡± Water Elf No.1 darts from the ocean depths, bringing a half-meter-tall Crystal to the surface. This Crystal is pentagonal and black, akin to a black obsidian, yet with an extremely low hardness, soft as a fluffy loaf of bread. Chen Qi gently touches it, and a prompt appears before his eyes. [Deep Sea Crystal: Nature: Cup, Void Description: An item from the collapsing A-Rank Crack ¡®Endless Abyss¡¯. Effect: Its supreme power can be absorbed by Sea Beasts, greatly enhancing their strength and even evolving them! Note: This item is only effective on Pet Beasts below Fourth Rank.] An A-Rank Crack¡¯s loot! Chen Qi is delighted. He had thought there was something valuable under the sea, but he never imagined it would be loot from a collapsing A-Rank Crack. A collapsing A-Rank Crack¡­ Chen Qi pauses for a moment. That means, atop the sea, aside from the Sea Coffin, other A-Rank Cracks have emerged. Endless Abyss¡­ Chen Qi contemplates carefully, looking at the prompt before him. The location of this Crack is very likely underneath the ocean floor. A Crack possessing items that could enhance the strength of Sea Beasts¡­ Chen Qi caresses the Crystal thoughtfully. In the forums, the moment the Sea God of the Sea God Pirate Group reemerged from the sea, he was already a mad ¡®Fake God¡¯ capable of manipulating three powerful forces: Deep Sea Titans, storms, and tsunamis! And where exactly he turned into a ¡®god¡¯ and mastered the power to evolve into a ¡®god¡¯ has always been a mystery. In Shell Country, the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau and Adventurers have scoured the seas but never found a trace of the Sea God. According to the Destiny Image, the Sea God is hidden at the bottom of the sea. But in the high-pressure depths, it is difficult for humans to be active. Even if the Sea God is incredibly strong, he can¡¯t possibly live in a place with only darkness, water, and deep sea power all the time. Unless, there is a Crack, a Crack at the bottom of the ocean¡­ Chen Qi has a bold conjecture in his mind. Chen Qi pockets the Crystal and then stands up, looking towards the multitude of Sea Beasts before him. Unlike the ordinary ferocious Sea Beasts, the ones here have all evolved from relatively gentle Sea Beasts. Produce more fish bait, let Fen craft some Potions, and pet them more, they should become gentler. That¡¯s right, I have to collect the oil from the Ghost Fire Fish too. This mission is unexpectedly simple¡­ Chen Qi stands up and pets the Ghost Fire Fish: ¡°Fen, we¡¯re quite lucky, let¡¯s get started.¡± ¡°Leave it to me!¡± Fen rolls up her sleeves, ready to expend her energy. After completing the task, she will obtain the Thorny Body of the King and the Pleasure Vine Skill Card of the Queen! With this, she will have the ability to fight, protect herself, and also protect Qi and Teacher! S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under the sunlight, Fen and Chen Qi begin to work. ¡­ ¡­ Nighttime, aboard the Golden Canary merchant ship. Isa sits in her bedroom, poring over the book in her hands with utmost concentration. ¡°A Hundred Ways to Train Water Elves!¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is, Water Elves like moist humans, but at the same time, they detest the smell of perfume¡­¡± ¡°Deep Sea Water Elves are water elves of water elves, they also like eating jelly.¡± ¡°Never use a Water Elf as a cushion! Otherwise, your butt will be mercilessly attacked!¡± ¡°No wonder they stay away from me.¡± ¡°Intriguing Pet Beasts, different from those that like mass-producing perfumes.¡± Isa strokes her chin, looks towards her wardrobe, her lips curling into a mischievous smile. Let¡¯s get ready a bit. Next time, she expects Water Elf No.1 to be attracted by her powerful Flower Phase aura and beauty. Isa stands up. But before that, she must once again urge the Disaster Messenger of her family to expedite the search for the A-Rank Crack. And just at that moment, Nancy bursts in hurriedly: ¡°Sister Isa, Water Elf No.1 has returned!¡± Chapter 683 - 398: Pirate Calamity Are they really sea beast breeders? Who knows how many sea beasts they''ve brought with them... Isa put away the "One Hundred Ways to Train Water Elves," slipped into her blue Water Daffodil Dress, and then gently moistened her hair with water before donning earrings imbued with deep sea power. According to the book, this is the attire most adored by the Water Elves. After meticulously arranging everything, Isa turned her head: "Notify the Chef - prepare exquisite desserts for the esteemed guests, and jelly made with top-grade Rainbow Fruit Jam!" "Top-grade Rainbow Fruit Jam? Are you sure?" Nancy''s eyes widened. Top-grade Rainbow Fruit Jam is the culinary gem amongst the delicacies of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom; one taste and it becomes an unforgettable experience for a lifetime. In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, Fourth Rank Demon Chefs often use it to entertain Holy Beasts. It''s a gastronomic treat exclusive to the Royal Family and only used to host the most distinguished aristocrats. She had never tasted it herself! Although Black Hunter and Fen are both formidable, to entertain with such a high-tier delicacy... Nancy began to speak: "Sister Isa, is this really..." "I have my reasons, my foolish little sister. Every gift comes at a price," Isa walked over and gently patted Nancy''s head. How could her naive sister understand her ambition of taking advantage of this tasty opportunity to tame Water Elf No.1? Only by conquering a Pet Beast''s stomach can you conquer the Pet Beast itself! Meanwhile, Little Golden Fox twitched its tail and softly murmured: "Master Isa, I want some roast meat!" Little Golden Fox is a typical carnivorous Pet Beast. Isa walked over and gently stroked Little Golden Fox''s head: "My adorable little fox, now is the time to attend to guests. Once the dignitaries are hosted tonight, I will personally join you for some roast meat." "But I want to eat..." "Enough! Little Golden Fox, how did you fare with today''s resistance training? As my Pet Beast, you absolutely cannot neglect your duties." Isa didn''t linger on the topic. Standing before the mirror, she straightened her collar and admired her own beauty. Little Golden Fox blinked and looked at its master, nodding its head. Everything is ready... Isa said: "Alright, Nancy, have them wait in the left wing at the Golden Flower Bird restaurant." "Yes, Sister!" ... ... Evening, aboard the Golden Canary Ship, the Golden Flower Bird restaurant. The soft light from the Light Elves gently cascaded from the high dome, emitting a warm and gentle radiance and decorating the entire restaurant in a way that was both noble and cozy. Soon, two fluttering canaries placed candles, cutlery, and appetizers gently in front of the diners. They then performed a delicate dance before Chen Qi and Fen. "The way nobles entertain~" Fen nibbled on a little tomato on the table. Despite her noble heritage, she had never been served by canaries personally delivering cutlery. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is this the etiquette of Golden Flower Bird... Chen Qi took a bite of the petite dessert. It was also his first time experiencing this level of Golden Flower Bird hospitality. Chen Qi sat by the window, gazing out to sea. The night had fallen; evolved Ghost Fire Balls floated in the midair, occasionally emitting mournful wails that were exceptionally eerie. And Hai Yunduo was absorbing the surrounding seawater, creating one small vortex after another. Even after a full meal, they still stir up trouble... Chen Qi tossed out some fish bait through the window. "My apologies to the two of you, we cannot provide any higher level of hospitality given the conditions." Isa, dressed in her gown, opened the door and walked in, sitting between Chen Qi and Fen: "If we were in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, you could also enjoy a performance by the canaries and the Dancing Girls." After Isa sat down, a Chef wearing a Head Chef hat served an abundance of desserts onto the table. Soon the table was heaped with an array of sumptuous desserts. Isa smiled slightly: "In the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, entertaining our beloved Pet Beasts is also an essential part, as they are companions to us." After finishing, Isa picked up the forlorn Little Golden Fox and gave it a kiss: "Alright then, let''s discuss our business as we dine." Chen Qi placed Water Elf One, No.2 on a small stool. Why were all the dishes on the table jellies, desserts, and juices? Chen Qi glimpsed at the food on the table, and not a single fried dish was in sight. But having eaten meat so often, indulging in a sweet meal for a change wasn''t too bad. Suddenly, Water Elf One, No.2''s eyes widened with joy, gulping down the juice. "Waku Waku! So tasty, so tasty, (¡ä???`)" Before long, both Water Elves turned into sweet, plump jelly-like creatures. "Not bad~" Fen also wore a happy expression like the Water Elves after eating the jam. Is it that delicious? Chen Qi also took a bite of the Rainbow Fruit Jam jelly. The first sensation was its fine and elastic texture; the jelly was smooth but not greasy, playfully bouncing between the teeth, with complex sweetness that blended multiple fruit fragrances¡ªstrawberries'' sweetness, blueberries'' tartness, and the freshness of oranges, among others. Delicious! Chen Qi sincerely praised: "Delicious." "Glad our honored guests like it~" Isa looked at Water Elf One''s enjoyable expression and added: "If you like the meals here, you are welcome anytime." After finishing the jelly, Chen Qi set down his fork and said: "Alright, Lord Isa, let''s get down to business." Isa turned her head, her gaze passing through the window to the Ghost Fire Ball and Hai Yunduo: "How many?" Chen Qi answered directly: "Fifty, all Third Rank strength sea beasts." Chapter 684: 398 Pirate Disaster_2 Chapter 684: Chapter 398 Pirate Disaster_2 ¡°Fifty!¡± Isa stood up abruptly, her eyes complex as she looked at the siblings before her. Controlling fifty Third Rank Sea Beasts simultaneously was something even specialized Beast Tamers adept at handling multiple Pet Beasts struggled to achieve! Moreover, the Spirit Power Field of the person before her was absolutely not that of a Heart Phase Transcender. Isa furrowed her brows: ¡°Who exactly are you two?¡± Such powerful Transcendents could not possibly be without fame upon the sea. It seems I could not hide it after all¡­ Chen Qi spread his hands, changing the topic: ¡°I think before that, we should complete the transaction as per the contract. After completing a transaction, we can become partners, right?¡± Chen Qi gently tapped on the table twice: ¡°Fifty Third Rank Deep Sea Pet Beasts, I can guarantee, as long as I am by their side, they will remain docile. And we need a highest rank Pet Beast Skill Learning Card, Thorny Body, Pleasure Vine, and three bottles of Golden Flower Bird Secret Medicine that can enhance Pet Beasts.¡± The King and Queen¡¯s Skill Cards¡­ Isa stroked her chin. What Chen Qi needed were treasures among treasures. But unquestionably, fifty Deep Sea Pet Beasts were enough. Isa¡¯s fingers lightly flicked. Suddenly, two cards flew out and landed in Chen Qi¡¯s hands. Chen Qi received the cards. [Flower Elf¡¯s Teaching: Nature: Heart, Book Effect: Summons a Flower Elf, teaches Pet Beasts, masters new skills. Note: The Flower Elf is a natural mentor, as long as the Pet Beast has the necessary potential, even a dumb stone could be taught by it.] [Queen¡¯s Pleasure Vine: S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nature: Flower Skill Type: Basic Offensive Skill Description: Enjoy the pain of others, forge our joy! Effect: This skill allows you to directly use Floral Phase Spiritual Power to conjure the Queen¡¯s Vine that whips everything, inflicting massive damage. As long as the Spiritual Power is strong enough, a single Queen¡¯s Vine is a forest itself! Creator¡¯s Note: When whipping enemies, show no mercy, but be careful when whipping your loved one~] Are all the skill descriptions from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom this strange¡­ Chen Qi handed the Queen¡¯s Pleasure Vine to Fen. ¡°I will master it quickly¡ª¡ª¡± Fen took the card, revealing an exceptionally resolute look. Then, Chen Qi looked towards Isa. Isa¡¯s sincerity was enough, unexpectedly giving out two rare items without verifying the goods. Isa crossed her hands, placed her chin on her hands, and said softly: ¡°The remaining Skill Cards, I need to control your Pet Beasts and undertake real combat, then based on the situation, I can give them out? How about it?¡± ¡°Real combat?¡± Chen Qi was stunned for a moment. Isa snapped her fingers: ¡°Yes, real combat! No matter how gorgeous the appearance, nothing compares to a real battle. Tomorrow, I will use a special Domain to complete the contract, on the sea, and experience your Sea Beasts, sir!¡± ¡°Of course, to be cautious and avoid any small accidents, I hope you two guests can accompany me as well.¡± After Isa finished speaking, she smiled slightly. Chen Qi was momentarily taken aback, then swiftly understood everything. Isa¡¯s desire for battle was ignited! As expected, Isa now suspects my and Fen¡¯s identities, wanting to test my and Fen¡¯s strength! Thus, she wants to use this opportunity to demonstrate her power as a Princess. At the same time, by using this chance, she forces Chen Qi and Fen to use their powers. Just right, I also want to fight Isa, maybe, I could also use this chance to bring the Golden Flower Bird Caravan into our force¡­ Chen Qi tapped his fingers lightly on the table: ¡°No problem.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Isa squinted her eyes, drinking a cup of black tea. The plan is successful again! When Water Elf One witnesses the real strength of a Beast Tamer, it will forget its previous master. Now, probably Water Elf One is already conquered by me by fifty percent. ¡°To our cooperation, cheers.¡± Isa raised her glass. Bang! In the sound of cheers, Water Elf One and Two accidentally drank fruit wine and drunkenly fell asleep. ¡­ ¡­ The next day, upon the nearby sea. The Golden Canary¡¯s warship sailed to the nearby sea. And at the forefront of the ship, Princess Isa of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom stood there, her long golden curls dancing with the sea breeze. She turned back and said to Chen Qi: ¡°According to our Disaster Messenger¡¯s information, a Screaming Bird approximating the strength of a Pirate General will attack this sea area today¡­ It is a terrifying monster born from the collapse of the Sea Coffin.¡± The Screaming Bird¡­ Chen Qi touched the Water Elf in his bosom. This is one of the hidden mini-BOSSES of the Sea Coffin, although its strength is not as terrifying as the Blizzard Dragon King¡¯s, it is still a very formidable BOSS. ¡°Help¡ª¡ª¡± ¡°Don¡¯t come near me¡ª¡ª¡± ¡°No! Don¡¯t chew on my leg!¡± In the woman¡¯s wailing, over the surging black sea, a pitch-dark figure suddenly appeared. It was fifteen meters long, completely black, with a bird head crowned by six horrifying blood eyes, and under each blood eye, there was a human mouth, continuously emitting various wailing sounds. These wailing sounds were exactly from those previously killed by the Screaming Bird. The Shadow Phase power of the Screaming Bird could absorb the voices of despair born right before a person¡¯s death, and store them, transforming them into a tremendously terrifying power. In the midst of these wails, the sea had already been scarred multiple times. After leaving the Sea Coffin, the prime target of the Screaming Bird was the human-congregated Maro Islands; as long as it could absorb enough human voices of despair, it could evolve into an existence that rivals the Blizzard Dragon King! Chapter 685: 398 Pirate Disaster_3 Chapter 685: Chapter 398 Pirate Disaster_3 ¡°We cannot let it enter the city¡­¡± S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fen affirmed in her heart. At this moment, Isa, standing at the bow, loudly declared: ¡°Hope your Pet Beasts won¡¯t disappoint me.¡± Then, she fiercely clapped her hand: ¡°Heart Release. All Spirit Charm!¡± The moment she clapped, a Spirit Power Field burst out from Isa, rapidly spreading across the entire sea. The scale reached an astonishing three thousand meters! All the wild beasts within three thousand meters were affected by her power. Meanwhile, the fifty Pet Beasts that had taken a specific Potion beforehand were completely charmed by her! Above her Spirit Power Field, suddenly there appeared numerous silk threads, entering the bodies of the Ghost Fire Ball, Hai Yunduo, and Bullet Shark. Beast Taming Line! These threads were sufficient to allow Isa absolute control over the Sea Beasts. At this time, the Scream Bird also opened its fanged mouth wide and fiercely lunged at Isa: ¡°Aaaaah!¡± Its seven mouths opened, emitting screech of despair, which then transformed into a dark shadow, rushing towards her! This strike, even if struck head-on, would leave unimaginable aftereffects even for the Legend of the Cup. However, facing this strike, Isa merely lifted her finger gently: ¡°Dance, my little ones.¡± Boom! Instantly, the Ghost Fire Ball burst into green ghost flames charging towards the Scream Bird¡¯s body, Hai Yunduo used a mist to obscure the Scream Bird¡¯s vision. And the Bullet Shark, like a missile, swiftly shot out! Under Isa¡¯s control, these fighting Sea Beasts seemed like one entity, achieving perfect coordination. ¡°Heart Release. King¡¯s Defense!¡± Isa unleashed a release that only the Royal Family of the Golden Flower Bird could master, which for a moment, could merge her own Spiritual Power and her Pet Beasts¡¯ abilities into one, greatly enhancing the power of her Pet Beasts! The surging mighty ghost flames overwhelmed the gathered shadow of despair, and Hai Yunduo¡¯s mist caused the Scream Bird to be lost¡ª while the Bullet Shark penetrated through the giant beast¡¯s abdomen! The fifty Sea Beasts, under Isa¡¯s perfect manipulation, achieved unity and enhancement of power, and in an instant, pierced through the Scream Bird¡¯s body! Crash! The massive body of the Scream Bird fell onto the sea, its mouth full of fangs making a wild beast¡¯s sobbing noise. ¡°Not a single one deceived, they really all have Third Rank strength¡­¡± Isa clenched her fist, turned back, and said to Chen Qi: ¡°Deal!¡± However, contrary to his expectations, Chen Qi didn¡¯t respond to her but instead focused his gaze on the struggling Scream Bird in the sea. So weak¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Perception slowly probed through the Scream Bird¡¯s entire body. The Scream Bird, weak as it was, is still a special BOSS from the sea. To be defeated by a single strike¡­ Chen Qi¡¯s Deep Sea Perception looked towards the distance. And just then, at the far end of his view, appeared one pirate flag after another. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi and Isa, along with others, stared into the distance, dumbfounded. On that sea horizon were thousands of pirate flags, spanning from the left end of their view to the right end, densely packed. A thousand pirate ships, this was not some small-scale battle, but a roar from all the pirates. ¡°The Pirate Group completed the assembly early and started attacking the near sea¡­¡± Chen Qi stroked his chin, looking at the distant thousand warships. The 3.0 version of the War of All Nations and the Sea Disaster, are starting early. Chapter 686 - 399: Severing the Blade of the Domain! At the end of everyone''s line of sight, on the nearby sea, the Black Prison Ship. The dense black fog is so suffocating that it seems to devour all the crew on the fleet. Lord Hai Ge, the supernova of the Sea God Pirate Group, his muscles like steel, steps into the conference room of the Black Prison Giant Ship, looking at the person atop the chair. The Blood General sits alone on the wide and cold chair, resting his head on his forehead, eyes closed, brow furrowed. Since following the orders of the Black Blood Empire to arrive at this sea, he has obtained no unique items, nor has he harvested any treasures. In addition, they sporadically lost thirty-one outstanding soldiers. They have been waiting, waiting for an opportunity to bare their fangs. The General of the Black Blood Empire opens his bloodshot right eye: "So now the one calling the shots in the Sea God Pirate Group is just some wet-behind-the-ears brat?" Hai Ge puffs out his chest, unconcerned: "And now the one calling the shots in the Black Blood Empire''s Navy, is just a one-eyed old man." The Blood General lifts his head, looking towards the spokesman for the Sea God Pirate Group: "Answer me, where is the Sea God." Hai Ge folds his arms across his chest: "Lord Sea God is still accumulating strength, but, his power, can still mobilize ten thousand warriors. I wonder, for an A-grade Crack''s unique item, how many people can the Black Blood Empire deploy?" After the power of the Crack Sea''s Sea Coffin spread, more and more sea disasters and Sea Beasts emerged, and because of this, the majority of the Navy and Adventurers opted to leave the Crack Sea, entering a ceasefire. Seizing this opportunity, the Whale Father convened the Sea God Pirate Group, the Black Blood Empire, and other Pirate Groups, preparing to launch a total assault on Moonstone City, completely overthrowing this sea! Moreover, the Whale Father promised that the Black Whale Group would crush everyone''s fear of the Ice Witch right before her eyes! However, aside from those within the Black Whale Group, most pirates are not reassured, but rather filled with dread. Even without the Ice Witch, waging war against Moonstone City is an act of madness. After all, challenging Moonstone City means declaring war against Shell Country''s war machine! According to reliable intelligence, the Steam Hand of Shell Country has already arrived at Moonstone City. As in the past, Shell Country will crush these arrogant pirates just as easily as squashing a bunch of ants! For this battle to overthrow the sea, the Black Whale Group, and behind them the Black Blood Empire and the Sea God Pirate Group, must demonstrate enough power, the supreme power that surpasses Shell Country''s war machine! The Blood General crosses his arms and coldly says: "Thirty thousand Black Blood Soldiers." Thirty thousand Black Blood Soldiers! Hearing these words, Hai Ge''s massive frame couldn''t help but shudder. All the territories of the Sea God Pirate Group combined barely amount to fifty thousand people, yet the Black Blood Empire is willing to deploy thirty thousand soldiers all at once! Hai Ge also furrows his brow. This is no longer just minor skirmishes on the fringes, but a war launched by one nation against another. An extraordinary sea battle initiated over the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! The Blood General drinks a glass of wine: "It is a soldier''s destiny to fight; only those who die on the battlefield can receive the Valkyrie''s kiss after death." "An A-grade Crack is enough to create a powerful army!" "And according to the will of the Valkyrie, all the Blade Phases, Dice Phases in the world, belong to us!" He walks up to Hai Ge, placing the bright red wine glass against Hai Ge''s lips: "You little pirates probably have never seen war on a national scale. In a real war, whether it''s the Black Hunters or your Sea God who you regard as divine, they are nothing but cannon fodder destined to die at any moment. Your days of petty internal conflicts are coming to an end, and soon, the Black Blood Empire will overturn the sea." To overturn the sea... Hai Ge takes the wine and drinks it down, asking: "Even the Ice Witch, aren''t you afraid of her?" Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Witch... The Blood General drinks another glass of wine and disdainfully says: "Nothing but a minor Lamp Keeper of the sea." A minor Lamp Keeper, are all people from the Black Blood Empire this arrogant? Clearly only Fourth Rank... Hai Ge looks at the one-eyed old General in front of him, his gaze devoid of reverence, but full of ambition. He can feel the ambitions of countless people on the sea, but had not expected their aspirations to swell to such an extent. The people from the Black Blood Empire actually aspire to cross a continent''s distance to overthrow Shell Country''s sea! This has gone beyond the ambitions of pirates, and is now a struggle for survival between nations. In the final phase of the Witch Sea, the Sea Disaster, Whale Father will draw the power of the Great Whale while using the power of the Crack from the Mist Sea to fully contaminate the sea! At this moment, from the corridor, a guard hurries to knock on the door, urgently reporting: "Blood General, Lord Hai Ge, in front of our allied forces, we have found a merchant ship from the Golden Flower Bird Caravan." "The merchant ship of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, those who party every day and have no respect for the Valkyrie, they also want the treasures of the Crack?" The Blood General sways the red wine glass in his hand. Above this sea, no one has invested more than the Black Blood Empire. These Hunters from countries with little investment will all become prey of the Black Blood Empire. The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom simply lacks the strength to compete with them! He raises his right hand: "Just a feeble caravan, order the ships to just head towards them." The guard immediately nods: "Understood, General." Chapter 687: 399: Severing the Blade of the Domain!_2 Chapter 687: Chapter 399: Severing the Blade of the Domain!_2 Soon, the pirate coalition accelerated their speed, charging towards the Golden Canary merchant ships en masse. A thousand warships dashed along the sea, the pirate¡¯s wild cries vowing to devour everything in sight. ¡­ ¡­ ¡°There¡¯s absolutely no hesitation, taking the initiative to advance, huh¡­¡± Chen Qi stood at the bow, lowering his telescope. The 3.0 version of Witch Sea, touted as the Cataclysm of the Overwhelming Sea and Warring States version, in this version, the powers of various kingdoms battle across the sea, with the entire sea no longer a place where ordinary people could live, a million residents above the ocean will be deprived of their homes, all pushed towards the claustrophobic Moonstone City. The entire sea, would turn into a scene of apocalypse. And the instigator of all this, is the Whale Father who wields the power of the Great Whale. In Whale Father¡¯s warning, within these two days, he will let the people of the world witness the true power of the Great Whale. The premature awakening of the Ice Witch has also made Whale Father¡¯s actions more aggressive. Once the Cataclysm of the Overwhelming Sea begins, the power from A-rank Cracks from other kingdoms, will completely overturn the sea. Fen said urgently: S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Brother, should we retreat? The situation seems a little off.¡± If they don¡¯t retreat now, the pirate coalition¡¯s warships are already upon them, they won¡¯t have another chance. ¡°¡­¡± Chen Qi activated Deep Sea Perception, his Spiritual Power spread along the ripples towards the ocean ahead. In a moment, the Spirit Power Fields of thousands of shipboard warriors entered his spiritual sight. Among this fleet, there are a total of five Fourth Rank Spiritual Power Fields, but only two truly have strength. Moreover, he¡¯s exceedingly familiar with this Spirit Power Field. The Blood General of the Black Blood Empire, the genius Hai Ge fully cultivated by the Sea God Pirate Group¡­ Chen Qi gripped the long knife at his waist and exhaled a turbid breath. As for the other pirates and soldiers, they are all dregs. Nevertheless, caution is still a must. The Black Blood of the Black Whale Group allows ordinary Transcendents to sacrifice their lives in exchange for ten times their own power. Many soldiers of the Black Blood Empire wield an equipment called ¡®Death Curse,¡¯ which may inflict a special curse on Fourth Rank when they die. As long as there are enough of them, in a fight between Fourth Rank and Fourth Rank, Transcendents below Fourth Rank can also become stones that defeat those above Fourth Rank. And undoubtedly, such a vast army would not be without reinforcements. The Pirate General of the Black Whale Group, as well as the Blood Hunters and Nether River Ferrymen of the Black Whale Group, would not be too far from this immense pirate coalition. If safety is the concern, the most prudent course of action would be to run away. However, this proud Princess obviously does not want to flee¡­ Chen Qi turned his head. Wondering now if Isa could take on both the Blood General and Hai Ge by herself. Isa stood on the ship, lowering her telescope: ¡°What¡¯s going on? Aren¡¯t they afraid of Shell Country? To still dare to advance like this¡­¡± At this moment, a Third Rank pirate captain wearing a shark cap from the leading Black Whale Pirate Ship licked his lips: ¡°They are the pampered merchants of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. I¡¯ve heard that girls from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom smell sweet all over their body, I really want to give them a lick~¡± ¡°Speaking of which, we¡¯ve captured a lost little girl from a Golden Flower Bird Caravan before, too bad, she was¡ª¡± Having said that, the pirate captain winked at Isa and stuck out his tongue. Then a golden bloodstained silk string appeared above his neck. With a thud, his head fell into the sea. ¡°!!!¡± The pirate captains were suddenly startled. The young girl in front of them, with a single strike, had defeated the pirate captain known as the Shark Tornado! Without a doubt, the person standing before them was a Fourth Rank Legend monster! Isa¡¯s pupils gradually transformed into that of a wild beast. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Isa raised her hand: ¡°Perfect, I haven¡¯t had my fill yet! Keep dancing, you little ones!¡± Faced with this massive fleet, there was no fear in Isa¡¯s eyes, as she considered the heap of trash before her worthless no matter their number. What¡¯s most important, these pirates even dared to kill people from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! Under Isa¡¯s manipulation, Ghost Fire Balls and Hai Yunduo went berserk once more, promptly sinking many of the merchant ships ahead. In an instant, ten warships ahead fell. ¡°Damn it! Woman looking to die!¡± ¡°Big Brother Hai Ge! Requesting support!¡± ¡°Big Brother Hai Ge!!! Save us!¡± Boom! ¡°The Legend of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom!¡± All of a sudden, a towering figure like a meteor falling from the sky leapt from the Black Prison Ship, landing on the sea, causing a ten-meter-high surging wave. Hai Ge raised his head, his gaze like that of a python, looking towards Isa of the Golden Canary Fleet. ¡°Qi Power Transformation. Sea God Illusion!¡± Hai Ge spread his arms wide, and a twenty-meter-tall Sea God Illusion wielding a massive trident suddenly appeared behind him! With a shock from the Sea God Illusion, a huge wave dispersed the many Ghost Fire Balls and Hai Yunduo in front of it. ¡°Huff~¡± Hai Ge exhaled a breath filled with extreme turbidity, sweeping towards Isa in front of him. The intensity of the Spirit Power Field of the person before him was far above his own! Moreover, she was dressed in an exquisite blue gown, on her shoulder was a Fourth Rank Little Golden Fox. That Third Princess of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom¡­ Hai Ge immediately recognized the expensive status of the person before him! He had always heard of this Princess, the Sea God also constantly told them, if they could kidnap this Princess, she would be sufficient to extort from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom the materials to ascend to a Fifth Rank Saint, an exclusive item from an A Rank Crack, or even more precious things! Too bad, this Princess had always been in Moonstone City, leaving them with no opportunity. Chapter 688: 399: Severing the Blade of the Domain!_3 Chapter 688: Chapter 399: Severing the Blade of the Domain!_3 ¡°Fortune¡ª¡± Hai Ge spat out a mouthful of vital breath. He was deeply aware of Princess Isa¡¯s strength; such nobility-born Fourth Rank Transcendents are monsters among monsters. But true pirates are warriors who are fearless against the powerful! Nothing is more precious than the possibility of advancing to becoming a Saint, even if it¡¯s just an uncertain possibility! Only by willingly sacrificing everything for this possibility can one become a Saint, become an immortal Demigod like the Ice Witch! Hai Ge¡¯s expression was resolute as he made a challenging gesture: ¡°Princess Isa, Third Bishop of the Sea God Pirate Group, Hai Ge, I declare war on you!¡± Surrounding Hai Ge¡¯s body was a suit of azure armor, formed by countless scorching spirals of Qi Power. At the same time, the Sea God Illusion behind him also grew new arms! His Fourth Rank profession was the advanced profession of Beastification, Beast King, a legendary profession with extremely strong physique capable of transforming into giant beasts. While practicing the Giant Beast Transformation Skill, Hai Ge also pushed his Qi Power to its limits! Boom! Hai Ge, controlling the Sea God Illusion and his own Qi Power, crashed towards Princess Isa with a tsunami-like momentum. ¡°How tedious¡ª¡± However, Isa merely tilted her head. In the next instant, a five-meter-tall canary appeared in front of her, weaving a net of Golden Silk that blocked all of Hai Ge¡¯s attacks. ¡°A canary with legendary strength¡­¡± Hai Ge hurriedly stepped back, swallowing hard. ¡°I have five of such Pet Beasts.¡± ¡°Five!¡± Hai Ge was stunned for a moment. He remembered, the mighty Dragon Tamer King from the Witch Sea, who simply by commanding a single legendary Black Thunder Dragon King, had exhausted all his energy! Five, five legendary-strength Pet Beasts, what kind of monster was this? Was this a being of another Rank? Princess Isa lifted her head, speaking with utmost arrogance: ¡°You little creature from the Land of Rats, you don¡¯t think that you Fourth Rank rats, who rely on Cracks and luck to advance, can compare to me, do you?¡± ¡°Even among legends, there are disparities.¡± Having said that, she stretched out her finger and commanded the Little Golden Fox: ¡°Little Golden Fox, go, crush this guy!¡± ¡°Awoo!¡± In the next instant, the Little Golden Fox opened its mouth, leaped from Isa¡¯s shoulder, and charged at Hai Ge¡¯s body! Terrible¡­ Hai Ge wanted to escape, but found his entire body was bound by golden threads. The skill of Golden Flower Fox. Golden Silk! Once hit, it would take at least two seconds to break free from this constraint! Immediately afterward, the Little Golden Fox wagged its tail, turning into a shooting star, hurtling towards Hai Ge¡ª Golden Flower Fox. Gold Star Drop! The little fox¡¯s strike was comparable to a massive boulder falling from ten thousand meters high. And at that moment, the corners of Hai Ge¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Perfect timing.¡± From atop the sea, there suddenly came a somewhat aged voice: ¡°Blade Release Domain. Blood Blade. Slash!¡± S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The entire world was instantly enveloped in blood-red. ¡°Princess, you¡¯ve underestimated your opponent¡­¡± On the Black Prison Ship, the Blood General sitting in the chair slowly raised his finger. Once his Domain was initiated, his Magic Technique could disregard space and tear through everything. And that most important fox of Isa¡¯s had already entered its Domain! ¡°Ouch¡ª¡± The Little Golden Fox widened its eyes as the wounds on its fur grew larger, its bloodied flesh was sliced open, and white bones faintly visible. ¡°Mas¡­ ter¡­¡± The Little Golden Fox opened its mouth, turned its head back, trying to call out for help from its master. However, it found that its master was looking at it with a cold gaze, making no move, apparently wanting it to endure this strike! Isa and her parents had taught it that as a Pet Beast, helping the master withstand all attacks was its destiny! The assault of the Blade Release Domain was imminent! The three-year-old fox closed its eyes, a tear falling from the corner of its eye. Swish! However, contrary to the Little Golden Fox¡¯s expectation, it felt no pain! Upon opening its eyes, all it saw was a slash that lit up the sky, and the figure of the Hunter standing in front of it! Someone! Someone had taken the hit for it! ¡°As expected of the unique treasure from an A-Rank Crack¡ª¡± In Chen Qi¡¯s hand, the ¡®Crack Blade¡¯ was emitting azure blue flames; his Blade Release had directly severed the Blood General¡¯s Domain. On the Black Prison Ship, the Blood General¡¯s fingers stiffened. His Domain¡­ had vanished¡­ Chapter 689: 400 The Legend of the Sea Hunter Chapter 689: Chapter 400 The Legend of the Sea Hunter The Domain has been severed¡­ Blood General tapped his own forehead. Just as a blade cannot cut through air, Extraordinary Techniques cannot sever a Domain; this is common knowledge in the battle of Fourth Rank Transcendents! Moreover, his Domain does not rely on his own Magic Technique, but rather on a unique artifact from the Dungeon, the ¡°Blood Blade,¡± whose destruction difficulty far exceeds imagination¡ª Black Hunter, what kind of move do you possess that can destroy a Domain¡­ Blood General walked along the corridor, arriving above deck, overseeing the battle upon the sea. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before coming to the sea, the Great General, leader of the Black Blood Empire, reminded them that the most important thing above the Witch Sea are the unique artifacts of the major A-rank Cracks! The Titan Core of the Mechanical Labyrinth, the sealing artifact Mist God of the Mist Catastrophe, and the¡­ Blood General¡¯s bloodshot eyes trembled slightly. On the tumultuous sea, a small wound opened in the palm of the Black Hunter, from which burst out a cold flame capable of tearing everything apart! The unique creation of the Crack Sea Coffin A-rank fissure, the Crack Blade. The weapon in the hands of the Black Hunter is one of the ultimate goals fervently desired by the Black Blood Empire! Black Hunter, indeed, this is not an enemy they can easily defeat now! Only when the legion of the Black Blood Empire arrives can they afford to ignore the existence before them. ¡°Hai Ge! Save them some face!¡± Blood General shouted with uplifted arms. In addition to an enhancement of weapons, Crack Blade also possesses the power to destroy Domains and tear the fabric of space; before the Black Hunter, he who relies on Domains, is but a toy! However, facing Blood General¡¯s entreaty, Hai Ge simply crouched down sharply and spread his arms: ¡°Withdraw? What withdrawal, this is a rare opportunity!¡± He set his eyes on the Golden Flower Fox behind the Black Hunter. If he could capture Little Golden Fox, he would have the chance to use the little fox to exchange for materials to ascend to Fifth Rank, or even artifacts from the Crack! ¡°Cup Release. Sea Snake Form. Open!¡± Behind Hai Ge, the Sea God Illusion suddenly swelled threefold, transforming into a monstrous sea serpent with entwining azure scales, and scalding white mist pouring constantly from its body, the entire person resembling an erupting volcano! ¡°!!!¡± The Little Golden Fox landing on the sea¡¯s surface widened its eyes. It had always trained with Isa, but had very little real combat experience. The terrifying pressure from Hai Ge, comparable to a Titan, left it gasping for breath¡ª ¡°Master, Master¡­¡± Little Golden Fox turned its head back, lifting its little paws, once again yearning for its master¡¯s support. However, to its surprise, it found that its master, Isa, wasn¡¯t looking at it! At this life-and-death moment for it, its master wasn¡¯t looking at it¡­ Its master Isa went to the side of Water Elf No.1 on the ship, gently touched the head of Water Elf No.1 and softly said: ¡°Water Elf No.1, who is your real master?¡± It, the Little Golden Fox, could only watch its master petting another Pet Beast. Another Pet Beast! ¡°Opportunity!¡± In the next moment, Hai Ge with blood-red eyes and the massive serpent shadow behind him swept over a hundred meters of waves and arrived beside Little Golden Fox! ¡°Qi Power Transformation, Sea God¡¯s pressure!¡± With Cup Release combined with Qi Power Transformation, this strike was enough to shake the sea! Clang! ¡°Little guy! What are you staring for, hasn¡¯t your master taught you that you must never be distracted during combat!¡± Chen Qi sprinted, with his empty left hand, he embraced Little Golden Fox, and then flexed his arm, hard-blocking Hai Ge¡¯s released strike. Boom! Hai Ge¡¯s Cup Release strike heavily impacted upon Chen Qi¡¯s body, forcibly repelling him a hundred meters on the sea¡¯s surface! ¡°Human¡­¡± Little Golden Fox instinctively spoke, lifting its head to look at the Black Hunter holding it tightly in his embrace. The moment Chen Qi was hit, an overwhelming surge of Qi Power pierced through his skin, straight to the heart! ¡°Cough¡ª¡± Chen Qi spat out a mouthful of blood, his gaze fixed on Hai Ge, his right hand continuously emitting the space-tearing cold fire. Indeed, the Cup Release strike from Hai Ge, the mainstay of the Sea God Pirate Group, was not so simple. Hai Ge spread his arms, coupled with his towering stature and the giant serpent behind him, his entire presence was like a continuously burning behemoth: ¡°Black Hunter! Black Hunter! Black Hunter! I¡¯ve long wanted a collision of body against body with you!¡± ¡°Even Lord Sea God said! You¡¯re the genius second only to me on this sea!!!¡± Hai Ge vibrated his entire Qi Power, manipulating the shadow behind him, and hurled a furious barrage of hundreds of punches! As the successor to what prides as the Blue Beast, Hai Ge had always longed for a life-and-death duel with the Black Hunter! For this, he did not hold back at all, combining his blood, Qi, and body as one, unleashing his strongest move! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Every punch had the force to break the bones and flesh of a Fourth Rank Legend! However, contrary to his expectations, the Black Hunter remained calm in the face of his onslaught. Without any signs of panic, he wielded the Crack Blade in hand, while also deploying the Ember Touch behind him, blocking Hai Ge¡¯s attacks. The firepower is still not enough! Hai Ge gritted his teeth, eyes bursting with blood, accelerating his punches once more: ¡°Ora ora ora ora ora!¡± His Sea God shadow behind unleashed the Spiritual Power-congregated Sea God¡¯s Cannon! Yet, Chen Qi¡¯s expression of indifference remained unchanged, holding Little Golden Fox in one arm while fending off Hai Ge¡¯s full-force attacks with the other: ¡°So weak¡­¡± Chen Qi softly murmured. In the late stages of Witch Sea, Hai Ge was the strongest man in the Sea God Pirate Group, second only to the Sea God. Chapter 690: 400: Legend of the Sea Hunter_2 Chapter 690: Chapter 400: Legend of the Sea Hunter_2 At this moment, Hai Ge, although already a prominent figure among the Fourth Rank Legends¡ª For Chen Qi, who has already fought with the Blizzard Dragon King, he was far from sufficient, far from enough¡ª Even, no need for any release. How is this possible! Hai Ge¡¯s bloodshot eyes seemed about to burst out. Seizing the opportunity, Chen Qi, aloft in the air, casually drew a cut. Tear. Another World! Instantly, a blue crack cleaved through the space, revealing a continuous outpour of cold air, coming from the Sea Coffin¡ª The bone-piercing coldness stiffened Hai Ge¡¯s body immensely! Successfully controlled! Black Wave Slash¡­ Chen Qi gripped the hilt and cleaved downwards. Like a wave, the black sword energy engulfed Hai Ge¡¯s body, sending him retreating a thousand meters across the sea, until he crashed onto the Pirate Coalition¡¯s ship, breaking open a massive hole! In this instant, everyone from the Golden Flower Bird Fleet to the ten thousand men of the Pirate Coalition were frozen in shock. Within the Fourth Rank Legends, the highly renowned Hai Ge was utterly no match for the Black Hunter. Overestimating oneself¡­ Chen Qi sheathed his long sword. The Little Golden Flower Fox under Chen Qi¡¯s arm also widened its eyes. It admires charm, strength, and elegance as a Golden Flower Beast, which are its nature and instinct; this is why it chose the most beautiful Third Princess Isa initially. However, in this moment, it felt that the human Before its eyes smelt really good. And also, very strong, and very elegant too! No, no, he¡¯s just a common human from a foreign land! As the most beautiful Pet Beast, how could I rate such a vulgar human so highly! He¡¯s just a common human! The Little Golden Fox closed its eyes and wrapped its fluffy tail around Chen Qi¡¯s arm. Though not as fragrant as Lord Isa, this human¡¯s body temperature isn¡¯t bad, it should be quite comfortable to sleep on¡ª I¡¯m not fond of him, he¡¯s just human suitable to be used as a pillow! The Little Golden Fox thought to itself, nuzzling its head against Chen Qi. That¡¯s tickling¡­ Chen Qi lowered his head and looked at the fox in his hands. Princess Isa leapt down from the ship, clapping her hands: ¡°Black Hunter, I see.¡± Just as the Little Golden Flower Fox wanted to sleep, Isa lifted it from under Chen Qi¡¯s arm. Then, Isa patted the Little Golden Flower Fox¡¯s bottom: ¡°Little Golden Flower Fox, you are to become the future king of the Golden Flower Beasts and my chosen Pet Beast, you mustn¡¯t be afraid of a Fourth Rank rat of the sea.¡± Lord Isa¡¯s body is fragrant but not strong, only using me as a pillow¡­ The Little Golden Flower Fox clung to Isa, nodding its little head. Then, Isa¡¯s mouth curved up with a faint smile, approaching the Black Hunter: ¡°This is our first encounter, Black Hunter, I am the Third Princess Isa of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom.¡± Isa¡¯s prideful gaze swept over Chen Qi. As a Royal Family talent, she had never seen anyone among the Fourth Rank who could defeat her. Yet in the brief moment just now, she felt that the Black Hunter could almost force her to reveal her trump card. Unlike ordinary Fourth Rank individuals, Isa, blessed by her family, could use special relics to summon a Holy Beast with the strength of a Fifth Rank Saint. Afterward, she stepped forward, shouting loudly towards the Pirate Coalition: ¡°Who else?¡± ¡°Is there no one who can excite this Princess?¡± A young girl, actually challenging a thousand warships¡¯ worth of Pirates! The people on the Golden Canary Caravan¡¯s ship also joined in: ¡°Come on, Pirates! We were just thinking about starting a game of capture!¡± ¡°A game between Pirates and Navy! Sounds so exciting!¡± However, in the face of Princess Isa¡¯s challenge, not a soul from the thousand warships dared to speak out. Well aware, their seemingly invincible figure in their hearts, Lord Hai Ge had just been grievously wounded. ¡°Are all the rats of this sea so cowardly, is this the army you prepared to attack Moonstone City?¡± Isa stroked the Little Golden Flower Fox and sneered disdainfully. This Princess is too arrogant¡­ Chen Qi stood atop the sea, reminding: ¡°Princess Isa, it¡¯s time to leave.¡± After the Catastrophe of the Overturning Seas, with the power bestowed by the Great Whale, Whale Father has surpassed the limits of the Witch Sea and reached a new realm. With just a drop of blood, a Transcendent can achieve ascension, reaching a strength that once took a hundred years to attain. It is for this reason that this is called an ¡®Apocalyptic Threat¡¯. Even the Third Princess of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom could not ignore this formidable power. ¡°Leave?¡± Isa turned to look at Chen Qi, stroking her golden curls. The expression of the Black Hunter wasn¡¯t deceitful. She hesitated for a second before saying: ¡°Black Hunter, what are you afraid of?¡± Isa had not finished speaking when she paused. The next instant, a pungent scent of blood entered their nostrils. Whether it was the ten thousand people of the Pirate Alliance or the Golden Canary Caravan, all smelled an extremely thick scent of blood. Such a strong scent of blood¡­ Chen Qi quickly turned his head. His Deep Sea Perception sensed a powerful force. ¡°Vakuvaku (Master! Run!)¡± In this instant, the surging schools of fish deep beneath the sea scattered in all directions. The Little Golden Flower Fox also stood its tail up. This kind of oppression, it was the power of a Fifth Rank Saint¡ª Moreover, it surpassed the power of the Blue Beast, the power of a Saint at their peak! ¡°Hmhmhmhmhm¡ª¡± Only to see, at the center of the myriad warships, a dilapidated little wooden boat drifting with the waves, slowly making its way over. Above it, lay a leisurely man draped in blood-stained Hunter¡¯s clothes, and at the center of his heart, was the pulsating heart of a Black Whale. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! ¡°Blood Hunter¡­¡± Chen Qi¡¯s forehead wrinkled, and a drop of cold sweat rolled down from above his neck. Facing the Edge Hunter Blood Hunter, if it wasn¡¯t for being at sea, they would already be in a desperate situation. ¡°Hmhmhmhmhm¡ª¡± The light of dusk sprinkled down, and the Blood Hunter sat atop the ragged wooden boat, humming a tune while savoring red wine. ¡°Set sail! It¡¯s a Fifth Rank Expert, retreat!¡± The captain of the Golden Canary decisively prepared to set sail, leading the Princess to leave this place. However, the moment he took hold of the ship¡¯s helm, two hands plopped down with a splash. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The warship that stood before the Blood Hunter was also instantly cut in half. Accompanied by the mellifluous sound of the waves, the wooden boat drew closer and closer to them. After finishing his red wine, the Blood Hunter turned his head, looking leisurely towards Princess Isa and said: ¡°Princess, didn¡¯t your brother ever tell you not to go out after dark?¡± A chill ran down Isa¡¯s neck. This barren sea had neither Cracks nor the technology to accommodate Cracks, nor workshops to produce Fifth-Order Professional Cards! A barren sea that had just given birth to a Grade A Crack, why would there be new Fifth Rank Experts besides the Ice Witch? Could it be that Shell Country has leaked the technology for Crack containment to the Pirates! But even so, Crack containment, making the Fifth Order, that also would be a massive project! This is impossible! She lifted her head, clenching her teeth and said: ¡°I warn you, I warn you¡­ ¡± Whoosh! The next instant, a blood-colored serpentine figure leaped across the sea, appearing in front of her face. The Blood Hunter looked down condescendingly at Isa, his two arms under his belt, grabbing her head: ¡°Royal Family, it seems you¡¯ve forgotten that even you are but insects cowering under the daylight. Compared to the true monstrosities of the Edge, you are nothing.¡± With his two arms holding Isa, the Blood Hunter slowly extended his right hand and drew the first of his six blades: Eternal Burning Blade¡ª ¡°The execution begins.¡± ¡°Lord Isa!¡± The Little Golden Fox and Golden Canary widened their eyes, ready to protect Isa! However, their gazes quickly flashed with despair. The Fifth Rank oppression of the Blood Hunter weighed upon them. Even if they used all their strength, they could not move an inch. The captain responsible for the Princess¡¯s safety felt his heart pound fiercely. In this instant, he recalled a legend, an age-old legend. Upon these seas, once targeted by the Blood Hunter, no matter which family you come from, no matter where you hide, in the end, you will die a miserable death! It was out of fear for the assassination by the Blood Hunter that the strong ones of this sea have not dared to launch an effective attack on the Navy. He always thought it was an excuse for the Navy¡¯s incapability, but at this moment, he truly understood that this legend is real! ¡°Help, help¡­ ¡± Isa turned her head, looking towards Chen Qi, her eyes flashing with unprecedented despair. Chen Qi snapped his fingers and said: ¡°Big White Fur, it¡¯s time for you to come out.¡± Crack! The entire world was dyed in a shade of azure blue. Chapter 691: 401: Time Stop Big White Fur and her Substitute Messenger! Chapter 691: Chapter 401: Time Stop Big White Fur and her Substitute Messenger! Chen Qi¡¯s body was coated with a faint layer of frost, his limbs becoming unbearably stiff. Time Condensation of Big White Fur! Apart from Chen Qi, everyone present, including the Blood Hunter, had their movements completely frozen. The blade, burning in the Blood Hunter¡¯s right hand, was already placed against Isa¡¯s neck, slicing through her delicate skin, leaving a faint wound. It could be said that in just an instant, Isa¡¯s neck would burst forth with large amounts of fresh blood. However, at such a close distance, all she could do was put up a temporary defense. Had the Ice Witch not been there, this Third Princess of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom might have met her end on foreign soil! If Isa were to die, who knows what terrible actions the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom would take. How timely you are, Big White Fur¡­ Chen Qi thought to himself with a secret delight. Although the Ice Witch had her peculiar ways, he had to admit that as both a teacher and a Guardian, she was exceptionally reliable! Wait a second¡­ Chen Qi was startled. Three seconds had already passed. Where is Big White Fur? Where are you? Crack! Suddenly, the Time Condensation ended without warning! What¡¯s going on, has Big White Fur¡¯s Time Condensation been broken? Chen Qi¡¯s pupils dilated in shock, and he immediately struck a combat pose. Swoosh! The Blood Hunter¡¯s right hand swung downward, cutting into Isa¡¯s neck, as blood spurted out and dyed the sea red! ¡°Sa¡ª¡± Isa¡¯s cry for help was cut short, turning into a hoarse scream. In that instant, golden flowers sprouted on Isa¡¯s neck, rapidly stitching together her blurred bloodied flesh at an unimaginable speed. Princess Isa¡¯s life-saving relic, the protection of the Golden Flower Bird, consumed the relic¡¯s Life Energy to quickly heal her body upon receiving a fatal wound! But all that move could do was to resist one slash from the Blood Hunter! In that instant, Isa¡¯s right hand swiftly formed a Magic Array. Against a Complete Form Fifth Rank, even the strongest Fourth Rank Transcendent would stand no chance of resistence. Especially now, the monster she faced was a Saint with the Heart of the Great Whale! At this moment, the only chance was to join forces with all the Legends present. Only by playing her last card, summoning the Guardian strength of the Life Symbol, the Big Flower Beast, could there be a glimmer of hope under the Blood Hunter¡¯s blade! However, this relic was not without its price; its use required the body of a powerful Pet Beast to act as a vessel! Among her Pet Beasts, only the body of the Little Golden Flower Fox could withstand this power! Once activated, the Little Golden Flower Fox was certain to die. To summon the Big Flower Beast at the cost of the Little Golden Flower Fox¡¯s death, or to trust her own body and instincts, to use the relic and somehow withstand another slash from the Blood Hunter? In that moment, Isa hesitated. A moment¡¯s hesitation could determine life or death. The still young Isa could not bear to sacrifice the Little Golden Flower Fox that had accompanied her for so long! And yet the Blood Hunter¡¯s right hand had already swung down, his second Chopping strike imminent! Isa chose to bend her arm and block the slash directly! Clang! However, her arm engrained with Defense Runes was as fragile as mud under the Blood Hunter¡¯s blade¡ª She turned her head, her sapphire eyes, now reddened with blood and tears, looking in the direction of the Black Hunter once more. However, the Black Hunter only looked at her faintly, turned his head back, snapped his fingers again, and said: ¡°Big White Fur! Come out!¡± Big White Fur? Sounds like the name of a dog¡­ Isa was stunned. The Black Hunter was just summoning some dog-like Pet Beast? Summoning a Pet Beast at this time? Was he insane? Crack! Time began to freeze again! In the frozen time, Chen Qi stared intently at the distant horizon. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡ª¡± On the far horizon, a wild-haired Witch, while freezing the water beneath her into ice, gasped out with a hoarse voice: ¡°Damn Little Black Hair, you dare not¡­ do not call me¡­ Big¡­Big White¡­¡± ¡°My¡­ breath¡­¡± The Ice Witch was bent over, her face flushed red, gasping for air, and her chest throbbed with pain as she frantically waved her hands. The Destiny Image had depleted most of her Spiritual Power, to the point that she had to run here with her physical body! However, as a Witch, she had not exercised her body for a very long time. Chen Qi was dumbfounded. Had the Ice Witch failed to appear earlier because she wasn¡¯t fast enough? Big White Fur, you¡¯ve let me down too much! At this moment, the Ice Witch was like a frail student who had just run a kilometer and was suddenly told she had to run another kilometer! With complex feelings, Chen Qi observed this scene. ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡­¡± The Ice Witch mustered all her strength and managed to reach Isa in under five seconds. Then, she took a second to flip Chen Qi the bird, drank down a Fen signature Potion, tidied her messy hair, and placed her right hand on the Blood Hunter¡¯s blade¡ª Everything was set! The Ice Witch suppressed the urge to cheer, put on a cool expression, and cast a Magic Technique, freezing the Blood Hunter¡¯s blade. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Crack! Let time move once again! Clang! A tremendous surge of air swept over the sea. Aside from Chen Qi and the Witch, everyone had one question in their minds: Could Lord Isa withstand this strike? As the wave of air cleared, all present widened their eyes in shock, inhaling sharply! This, this can¡¯t be possible! At the center of the blast, a girl with white hair and red pupils appeared seemingly out of nowhere, holding back the Blood Hunter¡¯s fiery blade, capable of splitting a kilometer-long wave on the sea, with her bare hands! Chapter 692 - 401: Time Stop Big White Fur and Her Substitute Messenger!_2 Out of nowhere, with his own strength, he saved Princess Isa! Terrifying! It''s really terrifying! The Golden Flower Bird Caravan and the pirates were shocked by the power of the Ice Witch. "..." The pupils of the Blood Hunter suddenly contracted. So beautiful... Isa also lifted her head, the soft white hair of the Ice Witch gently fell on her face. The Ice Witch turned her head, looking at the Blood Hunter, showing a cunning witch-like smile: "Too slow, little hound~" "!!!" The Blood Hunter, unable to believe it, like a startled beast, quickly moved back a hundred meters. "Startled, little hound¡ª" The Ice Witch looked at the Blood Hunter as if she had predicted all his moves. Now that the life-and-death crisis was over, Princess Isa, looking at the witch in front of her, couldn''t help but tear up and sniffle like a frightened child, gratefully saying: "Big White Fur! Thank you!" No need to thank me, wait, Big White... The Ice Witch resisted the urge to correct Isa''s address, glanced at Chen Qi, and then shielded Isa behind her: "Little hound, want to play more?" The Blood Hunter pressed his hand on his Eternal Burning Blade, bending his robust back, like a hound holding a blade. He took a deep breath and calmly said: "Witch, stop bluffing, your Spirit Power Field is too weak..." Chen Qi touched his chin. At this moment, he realized that the Spirit Power Field of the Ice Witch had dropped to the Fourth Rank. This was the price of using the Destiny Image. The Ice Witch had said that for a long time after using the Destiny Image, she would be in a severely weakened state. Now, the Ice Witch doesn''t seem to be a match for the Blood Hunter... Chen Qi frowned deeply. However, the Ice Witch didn''t care at all, she leisurely retorted: Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Is that so? Little hound, your heart and your body don''t seem to be perfectly matched. Do you need me to come forward and change your heart for you? Compared to the heart of the Great Whale, a dog''s heart suits you better!" After saying that, she made a gesture of crushing a heart. So strong... Isa hid behind the Ice Witch. In that moment, she seemed to see the queen of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. The Ice Witch was still taunting... Chen Qi was startled for a moment. He seriously doubted that the Ice Witch was a match for the Blood Hunter. But the expression on the Ice Witch''s face remained unchanged, in fact, she even poured herself a cup of tea. Could it be, the Ice Witch still had some tricks up her sleeve? Chen Qi analyzed. As the protagonist of Witch Sea, the Ice Witch had many powerful tricks to counter the Blood Hunter. It was unknown what trick the Ice Witch would use this time. "..." The Blood Hunter went silent, he didn''t say much, just quietly drew the second blade of his Six Blades¡ª Thirsting Blood Blade! A Taboo Weapon that manipulates blood, absorbs blood, and turns blood into puppets. "Come on, witch¡ª" Without any nonsense, the Blood Hunter''s blades flashed, leaving a trail of flames and blood in the air, he moved in front of the Ice Witch. Double Blade Slash! A huge gust split a massive wave behind the Ice Witch. The Ice Witch sipped her tea. Click! Time stopped again! "..." The Ice Witch drank up her tea. Then, without any hesitation, she came in front of Chen Qi. Huh? Chen Qi was taken aback. Why come to me at this timing, instead of fighting the Blood Hunter? The Ice Witch clenched her fists and started throwing punches in the air toward Chen Qi. Thud thud thud thud! While punching, the Ice Witch said: "Damn Little Black Hair!" Huh? Chen Qi was shocked. What''s going on! After venting her anger, in the next instant, the Ice Witch tightly hugged Chen Qi. "???" What''s happening? Why the sudden hug? Chen Qi was completely stunned, the Ice Witch''s hair tickling his ear. The body of the Ice Witch was warmer than he had imagined... Chen Qi suddenly felt even in the Time Stop World, Big White Fur was quite gentle. After hitting me then hugging me... Chen Qi could not comprehend the thoughts of the Ice Witch at all. At that moment, the Ice Witch said in a saintess-like soft voice: "Melt away¡ª" As the witch embraced, the frost on Chen Qi rapidly disappeared. Collapse! Without any hesitation, a loud slap landed on Chen Qi''s face! "Little Black Hair! This is the Time Stop World, I need, your, help!" "Together, fight, Blood Hunter!" The Ice Witch quickly explained the current situation in a rapid tone. Chen Qi touched his sore face, looking down at the Ice Witch. The Ice Witch, expressionless, turned her head sharply, staring intently at the Blood Hunter. Although reluctant to admit, she now needed Little Black Hair''s help to repel the Blood Hunter without using the Life-saving Relic! "Huff..." Chen Qi took a deep breath, adjusting his own breathing technique. Just now, the Ice Witch used a Magic Technique to release his Time Freeze. So, I am the witch''s trump card... Chen Qi held his forehead, looking toward the frozen sea, and replied: "I understand." Isa still had a frightened expression. The injured Hai Ge and Blood General watched this scene, pirates carefully observed. And the Blood Hunter in the air already formed a pose to strike, once the time resumed, his twin blades would inflict severe damage! "You, behind." "Condense, fog of ice¡ª" The Ice Witch raised her finger, creating a huge fog of ice above the sea. Go behind the Blood Hunter... Chen Qi held the Crack Blade, passing through the ice fog, arriving behind the Blood Hunter. Chapter 693: 401: Time Stop Big White Fur and Her Substitute Messenger!_3 Chapter 693: Chapter 401: Time Stop Big White Fur and Her Substitute Messenger!_3 He understands my intention¡­ The Ice Witch bit her lip, never expecting that Chen Qi would accept her Time Stop Space so quickly and coordinate with her just so. Little Black Hair really is perceptive¡­ She moved back to her original position, stepping backwards and snapping her fingers. Click! Time began to flow again! Blood Hunter¡¯s twin blades slashed down, striking just in front of the Ice Witch. Right then and there, atop the sea, two kilometer-long abysses were split open, with two waves¡ªone red and one dark¡ªcleaving from either side! If this blade landed on me¡­ Isa pressed against her blood-stained neck. However, in the face of this strike, the Ice Witch simply swayed her tea cup nonchalantly. When did this ice fog appear¡­ Blood Hunter¡¯s eyes were moving. In that instant, he sensed the Blade Phase Spiritual Field behind him! Residual Fire Blossom! Black Wave Slash! In the moment that Blood Hunter paused, a black shadow flashed behind him. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi, with his Ember Touch gripping the Crack Blade, slashed towards Blood Hunter! Clang! A massive clash sounded, and a turbulent black flame engulfed Blood Hunter¡¯s neck! However, a shocking scene unfolded. Facing this Fourth Rank Blade Release strike, Blood Hunter simply turned his head, rubbed his neck, and said: ¡°That tickles.¡± Absolute defense! Chen Qi instantly used Hound Step, quickly putting distance between them. At this moment, Blood Hunter, having merged with the Great Whale Power, was immune to regular attacks that couldn¡¯t inflict any significant damage on his flesh! Impervious defense! Amidst the surging air waves, Blood Hunter again grasped the hilt of his twin blades, turning his head towards the Ice Witch: ¡°Witch, do you only know how to dodge?¡± In Blood Hunter¡¯s eyes, the present Ice Witch, despite some strange aspects, still seemed unable to penetrate his defense. This is the body merged with the Great Whale Power. Last chance¡­ The Ice Witch glanced over at Chen Qi, said nothing else, and simply extended her finger in a gun gesture towards Blood Hunter: ¡°Little hound, have you heard of the Devastation Demon Bullet?¡± ¡°?¡± Blood Hunter tilted his head. The Devastation Demon Bullet is a forbidden creation of the Magic Bullet family, capable of causing terrifying spatial damage, but such a weapon needs a large, heavy firearm¡ª This isn¡¯t a bullet that can be fired with a Magic Technique! The Ice Witch closed one eye, whispering softly: ¡°Bang!¡± Click! Click! However, in the next instant, Blood Hunter¡¯s eyes widened. How is this possible! He felt as if his neck was punctured by a blade out of nowhere! Soon after, a horrifying ten-meter-long Black Lightning streaked by, and his body, on par with the Deep Sea Titan, actually bore a three-centimeter wound! This Black Lightning ignored his invincible body and gouged out his flesh! It¡¯s the power of Space Destruction! What am I being attacked by? This is the legendary Witch! Blood Hunter¡¯s eyes bulged. His Spiritual Power Perception didn¡¯t even catch the prelude to the Ice Witch¡¯s attack. It¡¯s as if there¡¯s a phantom surrounding the Ice Witch. If it weren¡¯t for the Big Whale Heart¡¯s defense, that strike could have even shaved off his bones! Rift Blade. Spatial Destruction¡­ From afar, Chen Qi silently sheathed his blade. Just now, within the Time Stop, he used the Rift Blade¡¯s Strongest Weapon Skill on Blood Hunter. Not only does this attack cause damage to cracks and Domains, it can also inflict significant True Damage. Who would¡¯ve thought that I would become the Ice Witch¡¯s Substitute Messenger one day¡­ Chen Qi inwardly quipped. Blood Hunter lowered his head, saw the wound on his chest, and looked back at the Ice Witch. Despite being weakened, the Ice Witch is still stronger than I had imagined. The battle is strange; we¡¯re still missing critical information¡­ Blood Hunter resheathed his long blades: ¡°Witch, let¡¯s meet again in Moonstone City next time. The true calamity is about to arrive.¡± With that, he turned into a mist of blood and vanished above the sea. ¡°¡­¡± Blood Hunter, gone¡­ The entire sea fell silent for a full three seconds. ¡°Huzzah!¡± ¡°Lord Big White Fur!!!¡± Soon after, the Golden Canary Caravan erupted with fierce cheers. From afar, the pirate fleet swiftly turned their ships, fleeing the scene. ¡°Big Sister Big White Fur!¡± Isa stared at the Witch before her in disbelief. Merely a Fourth Rank Spiritual Power Field existed here, yet it managed to repel an existence at the pinnacle of Saints! Undoubtedly, this strong person referred to by the Black Hunter as Big White Fur must be that legendary Witch! So elegant! An excited Isa stepped forward, straightening her back as she sincerely said: ¡°Thank you for your help, Witch! If it wasn¡¯t for you, today¡­ I might have died in this sea¡­¡± ¡°It was nothing.¡± The Ice Witch raised her head, trembling hand shaking the tea cup, and drained it in one gulp. ¡°Elegant¡­¡± Having been through a life-threatening situation, Isa blushed while looking at the Ice Witch. Never did she expect such an elegant and powerful existence in the Witch Sea! Damn, I¡¯ve been swept up by Big White Fur¡­ Chen Qi looked at his aching right hand. The use of Rift Blade¡¯s Spatial Destruction also caused considerable damage to his body. At this moment, Isa came over and also gave a bow to Chen Qi: ¡°Black Hunter, thank you for calling upon the Ice Witch.¡± ¡°Elegance is the creed of our people; I will not let down my lifesaver, the Ice Witch, the Black Hunter!¡± ¡°As long as it¡¯s within the Golden Canary Caravan¡¯s capability! Whatever it is, you can count on me!¡± Anything at all¡­ Chen Qi swallowed a gulp of saliva. Chapter 694: 402: Lets Unite, Princess Isa! Chapter 694: Chapter 402: Let¡¯s Unite, Princess Isa! S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Qi lifted his head, pondering for a moment. Without a doubt, the most precious thing about the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom is their Guardian Beast Materials. Their Guardian Beast Materials are among the world¡¯s top-tier¡­ Chen Qi blinked and smiled gently at the Little Golden Flower Fox behind Isa. ¡°!!!¡± Does this human like me? But I already have a master! The Little Golden Flower Fox snorted, turned its head, and shook its fluffy tail. However, besides that, there was another matter that interested Chen Qi. That was the purpose behind the Golden Canary Caravan¡¯s collection of Sea Beasts. The Golden Canary Caravan¡¯s short-term, high-price acquisition of Sea Beasts must have some hidden agenda. And based on Chen Qi¡¯s speculation, this secret might involve the sea, aligning with their goal of seeking the Sea God. If their aim truly concerns the Deep Sea, then the ultimate treasure they seek may far exceed their imagination! Chen Qi thought for a bit, then replied: ¡°Some intelligence.¡± ¡°Intelligence?¡± Isa blinked her eyes, vaguely understanding everything. At that moment, the elderly captain of the Golden Canary Caravan immediately said: ¡°Lord Isa, your brother explicitly instructed that this intelligence must not be leaked; otherwise, the consequences¡­¡± ¡°Old man, shut up!¡± Isa turned around and took a deep breath: ¡°Thank you for your help. If you wish to seek the legends of the Deep Sea, we can discuss further in Moonstone City.¡± The legends of the Deep Sea¡­ The Ice Witch slightly lifted her chin, showing a look of interest: ¡°No problem, Miss Isa.¡± Isa extended her right hand and called out loud: ¡°Gentlemen, set sail for home!¡± After Isa finished speaking, everyone left the sea and boarded the Golden Canary Caravan¡¯s ships. On the homeward boat, the Ice Witch tidied her hair, which was disheveled from the battle, and said softly: ¡°Little Black Hair, you did quite well. In these waters, you truly are a rare talent.¡± After saying this, the Ice Witch, like a teacher, softly patted Chen Qi¡¯s shoulder. Although because of Chen Qi, her dear disciple Fen became considerably less powerful in combat. But now Fen no longer needs to consume her life to fight. At the same time, the Ice Witch noticed that Chen Qi¡¯s coordination with her, as well as his strength, were not inferior to the blackened Fen from the Destiny Image. In fact, they were even stronger than the blackened Fen in the Destiny Image! Big White Fur being generous with praise¡­ Chen Qi leaned against the ship¡¯s rail, taking the fruit offered by a Golden Canary attendant: ¡°Thank you for the compliment, Ice Witch. You are as reliable as the legends say. Why did you know we were going to encounter danger?¡± ¡°The ability of the Destiny Image, this is the Power of Rift from Lamp Phase.¡± The Ice Witch also took a bite of the fruit. Why are these two flattering each other¡­ Fen, standing at a distance with her Magic Wand in hand, watched the Ice Witch and Chen Qi, biting her lip lightly. For some reason, she felt an inexplicable bitterness in her heart. In the recent battle, she was completely unable to intervene. The strength displayed by the Blood Hunter was far beyond imagination. And since the revival of her teacher, she had always been cooperating with Chen Qi. Chen Qi was no longer working with her, and her teacher did not stand against the calamity¡¯s Pirate General as the prophecy foretold. She always felt as if she had lost something. And all this was because her own strength was too weak. ¡°Both of you!¡± Fen stepped forward, separating the mutually praising Chen Qi and the Ice Witch with her hands. Then, biting her lip, she raised her voice and said: ¡°Teacher¡­ I¡­ I want to become stronger! By any means necessary! Please teach me more powerful strength!¡± As the Ice Witch said, Chen Qi possesses the potential to ascend to Saint! If she doesn¡¯t grow stronger, she will forever just be a frail Pharmacist, offering potions from the rear to the two of them! She didn¡¯t want to become like the girls in novels, who wait quietly by the sea for their beloved¡¯s return. She wanted to be a Witch who faced great disasters alongside her teacher and Chen Qi! The Ice Witch looked at Fen, unsure what to say for a moment. In the previous Destiny Image, Fen had already strained her life using the magic techniques of the Flower Witch, a certain death sentence. Thus, she continued to teach Fen many magic techniques that drew on one¡¯s life in exchange for strength, and in the end, when all her life burned out, she gained the strength of the original Flower Witch. But if life is not to be overstretched, in the short term, she did not know how to sublimate Fen¡¯s Floral Phase Spiritual Power, nor did she know how to endow Fen with the capacity to harness the Power of Rift. Not to mention, with her current energy, even if she had enough materials, it was only enough to create one Fifth Rank Profession Card. As an Ascetic, the Ice Witch¡¯s understanding of the Flower Phase was not as profound as that of Lamp Phase or ice spells. The Ice Witch said: ¡°First, find a way to sublimate the Floral Phase Spiritual Power.¡± Floral Phase Spiritual Power Sublimation? Isa came over, tossing the Thorny Body of the king into Fen¡¯s hands, adding: ¡°This is the agreed reward. The skills of the king and queen are, after all, the pinnacle skills of the Flower Phase; learning these two skills will allow you to quickly complete Floral Phase Spiritual Power Sublimation.¡± Two Skill Cards¡­ Fen looked at the two cards in her hands. The Golden Canary Family was already an Extraordinary family of flowers and heart. However, because she had gone against many of the family elders¡¯ wishes, she seldom received truly useful Extraordinary Resources from her family any longer. She didn¡¯t expect that, with the help of Chen Qi and her teacher, she would be able to obtain resources from the Royal Family like this once more. I must learn these two skills as soon as possible, and not become a burden¡­ Fen placed her hands on her chest, lightly lifting her skirt saying: Chapter 695 - 402: Let Us Unite, Princess Isa!_2 "Thank you, Sister Isa." Sister Isa? Isa tilted her head, hands on her hips, and glanced at Fen. Not long after, the Golden Canary merchant ship returned to the harbor on Ship Street. Isa arranged a fine dinner for the weary group. ... ... Golden Canary Caravan, banquet hall. After a brief exchange with the captain of the Golden Canary merchant ship, Isa approached the Ice Witch and the Black Hunter. To achieve her spiritual power sublimation sooner, Fen ate some dessert quickly and returned early to the Nether Sea Ghost Ship with Water Elf No. 2. The captain of the Golden Canary merchant ship once again cautioned: "Lord Isa..." After Isa fed jelly to Water Elf No. 1 at the dining table: "Witch, do you need anything else to eat?" Does this person really adore pet beasts that much? The Ice Witch took a small sip of wine: "No need, Isa, it''s time to get down to business." S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In front of the Ice Witch, even this proud Third Princess could become quite flustered. "Yes!" Isa reluctantly left the side of Water Elf No. 1 and returned to her main seat. Then, she pushed a photo across the table¡ª Chen Qi took the photo. In the photo, amidst stormy weather, was an indistinct black colossal beast, with hundreds of glowing deep-sea eyes¡ª Beneath the body of the beast were endless waves, and below that were numerous humans escaping in panic, with a city utterly crushed. Chen Qi asked with confusion: "What is this?" Isa replied: "The Deep Sea Giant Beast Kraken, a creature that can travel through cracks, has an insatiable appetite, and pursues treasures. It once reached the seas of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, threatened the lives of a hundred thousand and completely devoured a prosperous sea city. And my brother, in order to resist it, released the guardian beast of the Golden Canary Family. Although the Golden Canary Family defeated it, our guardian beast''s most important eye was swallowed... Carrying the eye, it traveled through the cracks and returned to the Deep Sea." A foreign deep sea giant beast... a gleam of excitement flashed in Chen Qi''s eyes. Isa continued: "In order to retrieve the guardian beast''s eye, we''ve been tracking its whereabouts. Finally, with the help of the soul merchant, the Invisible Hand Haye, we learned that two years ago, it had arrived at the Witch Sea and was taken in by the Sea God Pirate Group, treated as a deity to be worshipped..." "After being defeated by the guardian beast, the strength of the Deep Sea Giant Beast Kraken fell to the level of a Fourth Rank, but the power of the cracks will allow it to recover and once again possess the strength of a Fifth Rank. For that reason, to take back the eye, we must enter the Deep Sea as soon as possible..." Soul merchant, Invisible Hand Haye, deep sea giant beast beneath the Deep Sea... Chen Qi supported his forehead and inquired further: "How will you defeat a revived sea beast?" Isa is undoubtedly powerful, but at the end of the day, she''s just a young princess and not yet capable of single-handedly tackling a revived giant beast. The strength of that beast should be much greater than that of the Blizzard Dragon King. Moreover, being a beast that has attacked human cities, it might be much more vicious than the typically calm deep sea titans. Isa looked towards the Ice Witch: "Before we arrived here, my brother gave us a newly forged relic. With this relic, we can make the eye swallowed by the Deep Sea Giant Beast emit a new power and kill the beast in one strike! Of course, that''s assuming it hasn''t recovered its full strength." Having said that, she opened her hand, revealing a red dragon eye with scales. The pupil within that dragon eye slowly lifted and looked towards Chen Qi and the Ice Witch, The Ice Witch stroked her chin and nodded, signaling to Chen Qi that Isa wasn''t lying. Isa took a sip of wine and stated: "For us, only by retrieving that eye can the guardian beast be restored to completeness, surpass its current rank, and become a treasure more important than a unique object of the cracks! In fact, our Disaster Messenger has already located some traces of the Kraken. However, without the means to battle in the Deep Sea, we dare not rashly enter. That''s why we have been collecting sea beasts." Isa finished explaining their purpose for coming to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom in one breath. After listening, Chen Qi and the Ice Witch silently drank a glass of wine and looked at Isa with fervent eyes. Why are they looking at me with such eyes? Our purpose isn''t bad... Isa pursed her lips. Perfect! Isa''s goal, and theirs, aligned perfectly! The Kraken is considered a deity by the Sea God Pirate Group, and their current goal is the Sea God Pirate Group! This meant that the two of them had just gained a significant ally! The Ice Witch put down her glass, a hint of the Flower Phase''s pink flashing in her eyes, and said softly: "Isa, to be frank, our goal is also the Sea God Pirate Group; perhaps we could cooperate." The Ice Witch re-engaged her witch''s charm and briefly conveyed their own purpose to Isa. The more Isa listened, the wider her eyes grew! "The Witch Sea is facing an imminent disaster of annihilation!" "The power of the Great Whale on that frontier is threatening all the coastal lands of Shell Country; I see, so that''s why the Soul Merchant Haye has been searching for information at sea." After listening, Isa''s expression couldn''t hide her utter shock. So much has happened on this barren land! No wonder a frightening existence like the Blood Hunter could arise from such an impoverished place as the Witch Sea!